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<p> Sequestered amidst the Comeragh Mountains, this was a place of poor land and a way of life that carried many challenges. Pictured, the ruined homestead of the Ireland family. Pictures: John G O'Dwyer</p>

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Explore Glenary in the Comeragh Mountains — a place of poor land but rich history

On this hike you'll pass a stone-built farmstead. Known as Park Grub, it was once the upland home of the Ireland family. Ironically, William Ireland, the head of the household, was in the early part of the 20th century the only non-Irish resident in Glenary

<p>Róisín Maher, co-founder of Finding a Voice festival at her home in Courtmacsherry, County Cork. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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What a Difference a Day Makes with Róisín Maher: I nearly died... but it drove me to find my voice

<p>Tipperary Blueway — after seven years of planning and investment, a new 21-kilometre waterside walking and cycling trail was officially opened in 2019 by Olympic silver medallist John Treacy. Pictures: John G O'Dwyer</p>

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Popular blueway's links to river-trading, the GAA, and an 'American invasion'

Letters to the Editor: Instead of a new-build frenzy, bring our derelict buildings back into use

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Letters to the Editor: Instead of a new-build frenzy, bring our derelict buildings back into use

Save our rivers: The many faces of the Suir — and how endangered freshwater mussels could help

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Save our rivers: The many faces of the Suir — and how endangered freshwater mussels could help

€1.28 million guide for auction of 65-acre farm in Clonmel

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€1.28 million guide for auction of 65-acre farm in Clonmel

For years Clonmel has had 'water stoppages', but worse is coming down the pipeline

S For years Clonmel has had 'water stoppages', but worse is coming down the pipeline

Uisce Éireann insists issues experienced in Clonmel are a result of decades of under-investment in water infrastructure in the area—something that is hotly disputed by the utility’s many detractors in the town, writes Neil Michael

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Families whose children have been affected by Epilim drug call for redress scheme

Families whose children have been affected by Epilim drug call for redress scheme

A fourth case concluded recently in the High Court about the epilepsy drug which pregnant women should not take as it can cause foetal valproate spectrum disorder

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Grandparents and grandchild killed in Cashel crash to be laid to rest today

Grandparents and grandchild killed in Cashel crash to be laid to rest today

Thomas O’Reilly, 45, his wife Bridget, 46, and their grandson Tom died when the car in which they were travelling hit a wall in Cashel last Tuesday

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Cashel car crash

'Urgent action needed' after 125 road deaths and 600 serious crashes so far this year

RSA chief Liz O'Donnell said 'We need urgent measures now to reverse this trend' after surge in road fatalities and serious collisions this year

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Funeral details for four Clonmel crash victims announced

Funeral details for four Clonmel crash victims announced

Luke McSweeney, 24, his sister Grace McSweeney as well as Zoey Coffey and Nicole Murphy, all 18, were killed in the collision on Friday

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Clonmel tragedy: ‘In the space of 24 hours, your whole world can change’

Clonmel tragedy: ‘In the space of 24 hours, your whole world can change’

Priest who gave last rites to the four deceased young people said the whole community was supporting their grieving families

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

Co Tipperary fatal crash

'Why them?' Clonmel gathers at vigil to mourn 'four beautiful young lives'

'We in Clonmel look out for each other,' Fr Michael Toomey tells the vigil. 'Let’s stick together and look out for each other'

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Schools and community rally round bereaved students as Clonmel grieves

Schools and community rally round bereaved students as Clonmel grieves

Ahead of today's vigil, school principals and chaplain honour the memory of Zoey Coffey, Nicole Murphy, Grace McSweeney, and Luke McSweeney

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Silence and shock in Clonmel: 'Everyone is numb'

Silence and shock in Clonmel: 'Everyone is numb'

A day of celebration turned abruptly to sorrow and pain when four young people were killed on their way to a Leaving Cert party last night. Neil Michael reports from Clonmel

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Co Tipperary fatal crash

Drone over Clonmel crash site ‘disrespectful’ to families and emergency workers

A senior garda has criticised the use of a drone over the fatal crash site as “disrespectful” to both the grieving families and emergency personnel.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Gardaí appeal for public's help investigating Clonmel crash

Gardaí appeal for public's help investigating Clonmel crash

Superintendent Kieran Ruane told assembled media there are "difficult days ahead" for the community in Clonmel

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Co Tipperary fatal crash

'Heartbreaking news on what should have been a day of joy': Tributes to Clonmel crash victims

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Education Minister Norma Foley and Further Education Minister Simon Harris have expressed their condolences to the families of the Clonmel crash victims

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

'No words can give comfort': Four young people who died in Clonmel crash named

'No words can give comfort': Four young people who died in Clonmel crash named

Siblings Luke (24) and Grace McSweeney (18), Nicole Murphy and Zoey Coffey were on their way to a Leaving Cert celebration when they were killed

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

'Nothing has changed' — Moves to tackle dereliction in Tipperary 'could move a lot faster'

'Nothing has changed' — Moves to tackle dereliction in Tipperary 'could move a lot faster'

Clonmel's town centre still suffers from 'an abdication of responsibility' two years after our series on dereliction, writes Neil Michael

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

Couple locked out of their Clonmel store once locked in with a vulture fund

Couple locked out of their Clonmel store once locked in with a vulture fund

Tony Kenny and Joan McEneff's clothes shop continues to trade under threat of closure after Everyday Finance bought its loans from AIB

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

Mystery still surrounds death of elderly couple who were found mummified in Tipperary home

Mystery still surrounds death of elderly couple who were found mummified in Tipperary home

Inquest into deaths of Nicholas and Hilary Smith, whose bodies were discovered more than year later in their remote bungalow, heard the details of their deaths will never be known

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Former Franciscan friary in Tipperary will reopen to shelter Ukrainian refugees

Former Franciscan friary in Tipperary will reopen to shelter Ukrainian refugees

The friary in Clonmel shut in January after some 750 years but will reopen to house refugees from Russia's war on Ukraine

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023

Irish Civil War: Thousands take part in Liam Lynch centenary commemoration in Fermoy

Irish Civil War: Thousands take part in Liam Lynch centenary commemoration in Fermoy

Bands from the US and Argentina join commemoration of a man described at his graveside as 'a soldier's soldier'

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

The King’s daughter wants a castle: How Lisa Marie Presley almost bought Mallow Castle

The King’s daughter wants a castle: How Lisa Marie Presley almost bought Mallow Castle

Lisa Marie Presley, US singer and only child of Elvis Presley, has died at the age of 54. Here we look back at a 2007 article on her plans to buy Mallow Castle

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Catherine O'Brien 'was top class', says businessman who had narrow escape from fraudster

Catherine O'Brien 'was top class', says businessman who had narrow escape from fraudster

Owner of Knocklofty House and Marlfield House in Co Tipperary Denis English was targeted by Catherine O'Brien, who promised him a way out of his financial difficulties

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

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Clonmel on a 'cliff edge' because of drugs, Policing Committee hears

Half of Co. Tipperary’s drug-dealing detections this year, up to October 3, were made in the Clonmel district

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Franciscans to leave Clonmel after 750 years

Franciscans to leave Clonmel after 750 years

Decision to withdraw from Clonmel was a 'sad and difficult' one which was unavoidable, Mass-goers told

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Gardaí probe 'hate motive' for abuse at Clonmel Pride Festival

Gardaí probe 'hate motive' for abuse at Clonmel Pride Festival

Garda said they are aware of a video circulated online showing a man disrupting a Pride parade in the Co Tipperary town, and are gathering evidence.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

From living in Cork City to a sports hall in Clonmel: Ukrainian refugees ask where next?

From living in Cork City to a sports hall in Clonmel: Ukrainian refugees ask where next?

Hundreds of Ukrainians who were living in student accommodation in Cork City were forced to leave at the weekend to make way for the return of students

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

Rental wreck: The accommodation crisis in Munster's towns

Rental wreck: The accommodation crisis in Munster's towns

Clonmel and Ballincollig have big employers and young populations working for them. But another thing they have in common, is nowhere for those workers to live. Ann Murphy reports

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

A whole lot of love for regional airports — they deserve it

A whole lot of love for regional airports — they deserve it

There are some terrific deals on flights from Cork, Shannon, and Kerry airports to European destinations this summer

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

In the Hospital, Close-up Shot of the Doctor does Ultrasound / Sonogram Procedure to a Pregnant Woman. Obstetrician Moving Trans

Maternity services in Limerick and Tralee to be upgraded

Hospitals across Munster are due to receive funding from the HSE's capital plan for 2022

Thu, 26 May, 2022

How men and women occupy public space in different ways

How men and women occupy public space in different ways

Disguising themselves as men gave Pauline Cummins and Frances Mezzetti a fresh insight on the world for their performance art piece, Walking In The Way

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Varadkar warns that 'the pandemic isn't over' despite Nphet disbandment plans

Varadkar warns that 'the pandemic isn't over' despite Nphet disbandment plans

Speaking in Tipperary, Tánaiste acknowledged challenge around rural housing provision

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

And they call it puppy love... but not from illegal breeders

And they call it puppy love... but not from illegal breeders

Gardaí are urging the public not to buy dogs from illegal puppy farms in the run-up to Christmas.

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

It’s A Long Way — but not that far at all when you stock up on local produce

It’s A Long Way — but not that far at all when you stock up on local produce

On her last trip of the summer, Jen Stevens took her family to Tipperary where they discovered great food, hidden gems and a love for cycling.

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021

Ireland’s empty towns: Even Tipp’s flourishing towns are blighted by vacant properties

Ireland’s empty towns: Even Tipp’s flourishing towns are blighted by vacant properties

Ryan O’Rourke and Eoghan Dalton learn that Tipperary, like the other counties in this 'Irish Examiner' series, has too many empty properties, while many people cannot even find a place to live

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

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Humanist teacher who tussled with caretaker over Virgin Mary statue loses discrimination case

The school caretaker, who was injured in the altercation, called the teacher a "disgrace" over his attempted removal of the statue

Thu, 19 Aug, 2021

Environmental group working to save 45 trees set for removal from Clonmel

Environmental group working to save 45 trees set for removal from Clonmel

Nearly €1m has been spent on a new urban design in the town, part of which will see 45 semi-mature trees removed

Fri, 13 Aug, 2021

Murderer of 90-year-old Paddy Lyons loses appeal against conviction

Murderer of 90-year-old Paddy Lyons loses appeal against conviction

Ross Outram argued that there was no proof that he caused the injury that led to the pensioner's death on 2017

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Man arrested after crashing stolen car and fleeing the scene

Man arrested after crashing stolen car and fleeing the scene

It was later discovered the area from where the car had been stolen had seen a spate of car burglaries in which electronics, cash and documents were stolen

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Clonmel and Thurles set to become university towns after merger of Limerick and Athlone ITs

Clonmel and Thurles set to become university towns after merger of Limerick and Athlone ITs

The new designations for the two towns has been described as a major step forward in securing the county's future as an educational centre

Mon, 19 Apr, 2021

Where halloumi cheese gets Proper treatment

Where halloumi cheese gets Proper treatment

First venture of its kind takes off in Clonmel

Sun, 24 Jan, 2021

Man assaulted after being woken up during burglary in Tipperary

Man assaulted after being woken up during burglary in Tipperary

A man has been assaulted after being woken up during a burglary in Tipperary.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Small but perfectly formed farms hit the market near Clonmel and Cashel

Small but perfectly formed farms hit the market near Clonmel and Cashel

Clonmel-based auctioneers PF Quirke & Co are currently selling two similar-sized quality roadside grass holdings in South Tipperary, each with its own characteristics to attract very different clients.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Ask Audrey: 'My friend works for Tourism Ireland, we call her Diddly Ei-Leen'

Ask Audrey: 'My friend works for Tourism Ireland, we call her Diddly Ei-Leen'

C’mere, what’s the story with coming into contact with English people? I’m not a racist now like, some of my best friends are from Galway.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Michael Clifford: There are no votes in calling out racism against Travellers

Michael Clifford: There are no votes in calling out racism against Travellers

In Ireland, racism is endemic and institutionalised going back centuries.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Challenges remain to finish GAA fixtures within calendar year

Challenges remain to finish GAA fixtures within calendar year

GAA president John Horan has said the hurling and football championships could run into 2021, but Anthony Daly believes that “would be a disaster.”

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Woman arrested after €25k drug seizure in Co Tipperary

Woman arrested after €25k drug seizure in Co Tipperary

Gardaí seized €25,000 worth of suspected alprazolam pills, according to a spokesperson.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020