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<p> Michael Power and Maggie Butler with a photo of Alex, 14, in his room at their home in Killenaule, Co Tipperary. They cared for him until his death in October last year. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

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Grieving dad was quizzed about Social Protection benefit in 'accusing tone' after son's death

Michael Power and Maggie Butler have now welcomed changes to staff training following a complaint about the way they were treated after Alex's death

<p>The medieval city of Carcassonne in France was restored by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Ireland should emulate his work on landmarks including Timoleague Abbey in Cork and Quin Abbey in Clare. Picture: iStock</p>

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Timoleague and Quin abbeys could be Ireland's Carcassonne

<p> Snow covered countryside entering Ballyvourney (Baile Bhuirne) in Cork . </p>

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Hotels open doors to powerless locals as bitter cold tightens grip

Up to €16k/acre expected for South Tipperary farm

farming

Up to €16k/acre expected for South Tipperary farm

Garda stock

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Woman, 70s, dies after falling along Clare Glens walking route

CC GARDA SCOTT MEDAL AWARD

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Gardaí to be awarded Scott medals for bravery today

Fundraiser for family of Tipperary chef shot in US raises €130,000

Fundraiser for family of Tipperary chef shot in US raises €130,000

Two male juveniles have been charged in relation to his death.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Second teen charged by US police over Tipperary chef's murder

Second teen charged by US police over Tipperary chef's murder

The male, who cannot be named, has also been charged with attempting to steal a car

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Tipperary chef shot dead in US as local community left 'stunned'

Tipperary chef shot dead in US as local community left 'stunned'

Shaun Brady was shot during an incident in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday evening

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Cool million sought for 59-acre farm in South Tipperary

Cool million sought for 59-acre farm in South Tipperary

At the time of writing, the land parcel is for sale by private treaty and available in lots, with offers on the table for both lots

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Save our rivers: Blackwater under pressure as the number of pristine tributaries has halved

Save our rivers: Blackwater under pressure as the number of pristine tributaries has halved

From a disastrous Uisce Éireann leak to less obvious issues such as forestry runoff, the Blackwater catchment is under pressure, writes Ellie O’Byrne on the third day of our series on five Irish rivers

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland

Financial fund claims Tipperary man has breached court order to leave property

Mars launched High Court proceedings against Mr Ryan, and in July secured an injunction requiring Mr Ryan to hand over possession and cease trespassing at the property

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

€19k/acre guide for 26-acre holding near Templemore, Tipperary

€19k/acre guide for 26-acre holding near Templemore, Tipperary

Laid out in one field approximately 7km northeast of Templemore and 1. 7km from Clonmore village, close to the Laois border, a 26-acre land parcel is new to the market with Thurles-based auctioneers Sherry Fitzgerald Gleeson.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

89-year-old great-grandmother murdered in Tipperary remembered at funeral as 'a true lady'

89-year-old great-grandmother murdered in Tipperary remembered at funeral as 'a true lady'

An 89-year-old great-grandmother who was found murdered in her Co Tipperary home was “one of a kind" and "a true lady", her funeral mass heard on Friday.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Gardaí identify 'person of interest' as they investigate death of 89-year-old Josie Ray

Gardaí identify 'person of interest' as they investigate death of 89-year-old Josie Ray

Tipperary woman's grandson stated: 'It is so tragic to our family, so very raw, this can’t be reality. We lost our queen, our precious diamond. This is extremely overwhelming to all of our family'

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Dundrum residents opposing asylum centre plans don't want violence 'like in Coolock'

Dundrum residents opposing asylum centre plans don't want violence 'like in Coolock'

Sitting in chairs in the sun, sipping tea, the scenes in the Co Tipperary village are in marked contrast to Coolock, with residents using the courts in a bid to stop IPAs moving in

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Residents of Tipperary village challenge any attempt to house asylum seekers in local hotel

Residents of Tipperary village challenge any attempt to house asylum seekers in local hotel

Dundrum House Hotel has accommodated Ukrainian refugees and locals are objecting to any continued use of the hotel to house international protection applicants

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival - The Curragh Racecourse - Sunday June 30th

Dispute between John Magnier and Tipperary estate owners to be heard next March

The case concerns a claim by John Magnier and his children that they had an agreement with the Barne Estate owners to buy the Golden Vale estate for €15m

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Tipperary woman loses damages claim over pavement slip and fall

Tipperary woman loses damages claim over pavement slip and fall

Breda Long alleged the council 'failed to properly design and/or repair the footpath thereby allowing water and leaves to accumulate and present a danger to pedestrians'

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Wind farms generated 34% of Ireland's total electricity demand in the first half of the year

Wind farms generated 34% of Ireland's total electricity demand in the first half of the year

Wind Energy Ireland report says Kerry regained its top spot as the country’s top source of wind energy after it was dethroned by Cork in May

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Hiking one of the busiest and most popular walking routes in South Tipperary

Hiking one of the busiest and most popular walking routes in South Tipperary

'Directly below me were the ramparts of 13th century Kiltinan Castle which was once a seat of the Butlers'

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Tipperary man to be reinterred 80 years after he was hanged for murder he didn't commit

Tipperary man to be reinterred 80 years after he was hanged for murder he didn't commit

Henry Gleeson of New Inn was executed for the murder of Moll McCarthy in 1941

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Depressed teenager sitting lonely outdoors

Loneliness after covid lockdowns blamed for spike in youth mental health referrals

National youth mental health centre Jigsaw saw a 6% rise in referrals last year, with almost 9,000 young people attending therapy at 14 centres, and a further 2,000 using online services

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

€27k an acre guide for 30-acre holding on the edge of Cashel

€27k an acre guide for 30-acre holding on the edge of Cashel

The lands are all in grass and adjacent to a housing estate

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Second man arrested after Clonmel protest at construction site for refugee housing

Second man arrested after Clonmel protest at construction site for refugee housing

Garda car had tyres slashed during protests at site earmarked for 80 modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Man, 20s, arrested following €65k cannabis seizure in Tipperary

Man, 20s, arrested following €65k cannabis seizure in Tipperary

A garda spokesperson said investigations ongoing

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Dangerous sexual predator jailed for seven years for imprisoning and sexually assaulting woman

Dangerous sexual predator jailed for seven years for imprisoning and sexually assaulting woman

'He is a dangerous sexual predator and everyone should know his name' — victim impact statement

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Al fresco: The 15 best places for outdoor dining in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and more

Al fresco: The 15 best places for outdoor dining in Cork, Kerry, Waterford and more

Look forward to a table with a view and great food at these al fresco favourites, writes Georgina Campbell

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

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Tipperary judge gets four years for sexually abusing six young men when he was a teacher

The offences occurred when Gerard O'Brien was a teacher between March 1991 and November 1997

Fri, 31 May, 2024

103-acre farm on the Suir guiding at €24k an acre

103-acre farm on the Suir guiding at €24k an acre

With a public road running through the farm, it is being offered in lots

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Huge protest in Nenagh town over nursing home plans

Huge protest in Nenagh town over nursing home plans

A newly-built nursing home is to be used for hospital patients instead of elderly people as initially planned

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Local elections

Blow for Fine Gael HQ as high-profile senator loses out on election selection convention

The winning candidate, Michael Murphy, told the selection convention in Cashel on Monday: 'We know that the General Election will take place by next March and I will be steadfast in my commitment and work to win a seat for Fine Gael in the new constituency.'

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Patients and families protest 'chronic' hospital overcrowding

Patients and families protest 'chronic' hospital overcrowding

Demonstrators from Clare, Tipperary, Limerick, and Cork included one woman who spent two nights on a trolley while eight months pregnant

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Dillon Quirke 4/7/2021

Charity in memory of Tipperary hurler to provide free cardiac screenings for young players

The Dillon Quirke Foundation aims to help reduce the number of deaths from SADS

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Apple grower faces no shortage of challenges as he grows around 6m every year

Apple grower faces no shortage of challenges as he grows around 6m every year

Some 83% of the fruit and vegetables we consume are not Irish. We now import 70,000 tonnes of potatoes each year — as well as tens of thousands of tonnes of apples, carrots, onions and cabbage. In a special report, we investigate where our food comes from and why it matters.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Tipperary producers secure major win at British Cheese Awards

Tipperary producers secure major win at British Cheese Awards

Also featuring among the awards champions was Killeen Farmhouse of Portumna, Co Galway, winning the best goat cheese title

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Brace of South Tipperary auctions sees farm achieve almost €38k/acre

Brace of South Tipperary auctions sees farm achieve almost €38k/acre

A total of 124 acres of South Tipperary land was sold last week in the auctions

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Woman, 30s, dies and four hospitalised following two-vehicle collision in Tipperary

Woman, 30s, dies and four hospitalised following two-vehicle collision in Tipperary

The incident occurred on the N24 at Kilsheelan at approximately 10pm

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

HSE chief backs repurposing of new nursing home for hospital use, despite local concerns

HSE chief backs repurposing of new nursing home for hospital use, despite local concerns

The recently-completed 50-bed unit in Co Tipperary had been expected to open this month, with nursing home residents preparing to transfer

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

MARY LOWRY

'Mr Moonlight' trial witness weeps after sentencing for careless driving causing man's death

'Fatal and momentary lapse of concentration' by Mary Lowry resulted in death of 'master craftsman' carpenter and father of five Paddy Connolly

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Garda sergeant accused of false imprisonment of a woman, perverting the course of justice and burglary

It follows on from the arrest of four officers in the Dublin region by the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

45-acre farm in south Tipperary seeking €17k/acre

45-acre farm in south Tipperary seeking €17k/acre

The auctioneer said the holding is on the way to Mouse Morris, a local well-known racehorse trainer

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Man charged with murder in Kerry to apply for bail after being further remanded in custody

Man charged with murder in Kerry to apply for bail after being further remanded in custody

Thomas Carroll from Clonmel is charged with the murder of Patrick O’Mahony at Ballyraemeen, Castlemaine, on February 24

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Judge orders independent autopsy on man who died in Tipperary after assault

Judge orders independent autopsy on man who died in Tipperary after assault

Ivan Volkov, (65), appeared before the court, charged in connection with the fatal assault of Shamil Nabiev, a 69-year-old native of Azerbaijan

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Man due in court after victim of Tipperary assault dies

Man due in court after victim of Tipperary assault dies

The victim, in his 60s, was taken to Tipperary University Hospital on Thursday following an assault at a premises in Dundrum but has since died

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Dunmore incident

Woman, 80s, seriously injured by tractor in hit and run in Tipperary

The tractor driver failed to remain at the scene

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Mary Lowry at Clonmel Circuit Court

Mary Lowry remanded on bail after admitting careless driving causing man’s death

Ms Lowry became well-known when her evidence at the 'Mr Moonlight' murder trial of killer Patrick Quirke was key to the prosecution case against him

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Tipperary women settle High Court actions over alleged playground swing injuries

Tipperary women settle High Court actions over alleged playground swing injuries

Both women claim to have suffered ankle injuries getting out of a 'bird’s nest' basket swing on different occasions

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Probe into mother and baby homes

Roscrea's asylum seekers 'don't want handouts, they want to work and integrate'

Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea is now home to 120 asylum seekers and tensions have been high in the town. Resident and centre manager Christine Murphy presents a different side to the story.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Sister describes girl, 15, who died in Tipperary collision as her 'whole world and more'

Sister describes girl, 15, who died in Tipperary collision as her 'whole world and more'

A family friend said: 'The whole town of Thurles, where they are from, is stunned.'

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024