A COUNCILLOR who quit the Progressive Demo-crats last year is now threatening to leave Fianna Fáil over planned cuts that will affect carers’ allowances.

THE site of a former meat factory in Clonmel is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel, retail units and a medical centre as part of an ambitious €90 million plan.

A MOTHER whose son died after his motorbike helmet failed and fell off during an accident called yesterday for better guarantees from helmet makers.

THE water in Galway is now clean and cryptosporidium-free, according to local authorities.

THE discovery of cryptosporidium in the water supply serving Clonmel has led to a boil notice being issued for large parts of the town.

SOUTH Tipperary is set to have its first incinerator in the coming year.

A one-and-a-half acre site in the centre of Clonmel, Co Tipperary which has been sold for almost €3 million will be developed into a mix of shops, offices and residential properties.

THE former home of Charles Bianconi, the Italian mayor of Clonmel who effectively put 19th century Ireland on wheels by establishing the country’s first transport system, is to become a 29-bedroom hotel.

AFTER almost a decade, Fleadh Cheóil na hÉireann returns to Clonmel next month.

Bertie Ahern today urged towns hosting Special Olympic athletes from SARS-affected areas to keep a sense of perspective about the threat posed.

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern is to meet with Special Olympics chiefs tomorrow to discuss SARS procedures for the games. Yesterday’s Cabinet meeting received a briefing from Health Minister Micheál Martin.

OFFICIALS in a Special Olympics host town will meet tomorrow night to consider closing its doors on 60 athletes from Hong Kong.