The Visit Nenagh Classic is shaping up to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event, with 200 riders already pre-entered for a two-day programme of racing.

THE ambition to succeed in the new World Rally Championship Academy series has prompted young Irish rally star, Craig Breen, to alter his plans for the forthcoming season.

A SPECIAL training conference is being run by Teagasc for farmers, horticulturists, foresters and agri-business companies who give work experience to upwards of 1,000 students taking part in Teagasc training programmes each year.

THOUSANDS of protesters opposed to plans for the downgrading of local hospitals are expected to converge on Nenagh, Co Tipperary, today.

Brid Rogers will give her first official speech in this state, as the newly elected Deputy Leader of the SDLP at the Young Fine Gael national conference.