#Tipperary - News

A collection of the latest news articles published by the Irish Examiner which relate directly to the Tipperary region.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Paula Hynes 2 (1)
Paula Hynes: Cashel Blue on the menu at Dualla show
Wind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?
Wind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?
Templederry in Tipperary is an outlier: Shareholder John Forgarty thinks he knows why. He and other experts spoke with NEIL MICHAEL for today's 'Irish Examiner' wind energy special report

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

John G Dwyer: Sheep could have helped prevent Slievenamon fires
John G Dwyer: Sheep could have helped prevent Slievenamon fires
A lack of grazing flocks and farmer-led management in controlling overgrowth on many Irish hillsides means that dead and decaying vegetation can accumulate in layers, becoming a tinderbox in dry conditions

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Hand with blue latex glove throws syringe into yellow waste container in hospital
Tipperary's Envetec secures approval in California for medical waste treatment technology
The decision adds California to Envetec’s expanding US regulatory footprint, following approvals in New York, Texas and Massachusetts

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
High-temperature warning issued for Leinster and Tipperary as mercury hits 29C
Leinster and Tipperary face several days of high temperatures, with warm nights, humidity and possible water safety concerns

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Communal Living Room in the Care Home
Just two of seven promised nursing homes have opened amid concern over beds shortage
A plan to deliver 530 nursing home beds by 2024 remains largely unfinished, as experts warn the country is falling well short of future demand

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Eye doctor with female patient during an examination in modern clinic
Consultant shortage leaves eye patients facing waits of up to five years
Patients in South Tipperary are waiting almost five years for ophthalmology appointments as repeated efforts to recruit a consultant for the region have failed

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Shane Patrick Lysaght McGowan lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues.
Shane MacGowan's sister pays heartfelt tribute to father Maurice after his death
Maurice MacGowan, who died aged 96, was remembered as a gifted scholar, musician and devoted father who inspired his family

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
Heatstroke may be contributing to hospital overcrowding in Ireland
Almost 9,500 people aged 75 or over waited longer than 24 hours to get a hospital bed this year 

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Shane Patrick Lysaght McGowan lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues.
Shane MacGowan's father Maurice passes away after short illness
Maurice MacGowan died on Monday surrounded by his family at University Hospital Limerick

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Trial date set for woman and teenager accused of murdering Scarlett Faulkner
Trial date set for woman and teenager accused of murdering Scarlett Faulkner
A 40-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl were charged with murder of the mother of one earlier this month

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
Vehicles parked near Tipperary fire station broken into as crews tackle Slievenamon wildfire
Its understood that a number of those affected by the incident are members of the fire service. 

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
Hopes Slievenamon wildfire could be quelled in coming days
The blaze broke out on Monday, and had spread by the adjacent Coillte forest by Wednesday

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
Special Detective Unit operation in Co Monaghan led to the recovery of an explosive device and the arrest of two suspects

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Disposable barbecues in national parks could face €1,000 on-the-spot fines
Disposable barbecues in national parks could face €1,000 on-the-spot fines
Proposed national parks legislation follows recent wildfires, with ministers also considering tougher penalties to reduce fire risks

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Wildfires 'Ireland's new normal' as firefighters continue to tackle Slievenamon blaze
Wildfires 'Ireland's new normal' as firefighters continue to tackle Slievenamon blaze
Experts warn we will continue to see such outbreaks due to climate change as firefighters continue to battle Tipperary fire

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Tuam mother and baby homes
Irish Examiner view: Ireland's mother and baby homes — a tragedy we cannot forget
We cannot look away from Tuam, where further infant remains were recovered this week — nor from Sean Ross in Tipperary, nor Bessborough in Cork

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
Slievenamon wildfire: Resident describes 'terrifying' blaze as smoke reaches Cork city
Firefighters, Air Corps crews and local volunteers continue battling the blaze as residents face evacuation fears and worsening conditions

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Public urged to stay away as Slievenamon wildfire spreads to forest
Public urged to stay away as Slievenamon wildfire spreads to forest
Due to a change in wind direction, the wildfire has spread to Coillte forest

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Emergency services remain at scene of 'very large' fire on Slievenamon
Emergency services remain at scene of 'very large' fire on Slievenamon
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Ms Kennedy said crews are “monitoring it constantly and assessing any damage that it’s causing”.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Nationwide high-temperature advisory extended for weekend
Nationwide high-temperature advisory extended for weekend
Potential impacts may include water safety issues, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, heat stress, forest fires and drought.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing
Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing
Road safety campaigners say stronger roads policing and shorter driving test delays are needed as fatalities continue to increase

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Decision on €5.9bn River Shannon water project delayed until 2027
Decision on €5.9bn River Shannon water project delayed until 2027
Planning decision on the proposed 170km pipeline supplying water to the east has been delayed by up to two years

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Garda
Man dies in single vehicle crash in Tipperary
The accident happened near Dundrum just before 5.50pm

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
Fresh heat alerts, water restrictions and renewed calls to ban disposable barbecues come as hot weather continues across Ireland

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Stressed and unhappy young girl hide from domestic violence at home. Synchronos
Tusla: Physical abuse and neglect big issues amid 34% surge in child protection cases 
Tusla annual report highlights expansion of Barnahus service into Waterford and South Tipperary

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner
Woman and teenage girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner
29-year-old mother of one died in hospital three weeks after an attack in Tipperary in March

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Uisce Éireann defends water-use hotline as hosepipe ban comes into force
Uisce Éireann defends water-use hotline as hosepipe ban comes into force
Water conservation order takes effect across several counties as soaring demand raises pressure on public water supplies

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights
Met Éireann extends heat alert as Cork and Munster brace for 30C and tropical nights
A second heat warning has been issued as hot weather and warm nights are forecast to continue into next week

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Cara Darmody to protest for 50 hours outside Leinster House over assessment of needs 'crisis'
Cara Darmody to protest for 50 hours outside Leinster House over assessment of needs 'crisis'
'I am sleeping on the street for 50 hours because these children cannot wait any longer'

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Irish Rail and Tipperary County Council in dispute over signal mast next to protected train station
Irish Rail and Tipperary County Council in dispute over signal mast next to protected train station
Irish Rail said the mast is 130m from the protected structure, the old Cahir Rail Station, and further submits that it has constructed 700 similar masts around the country without complaint

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Garda stock
Man released without charge in garda bribery investigation
Gardaí will prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions as the corruption investigation continues

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Tipperary nurse wins major part of her action in lawsuit over alleged delay in breast cancer diagnosis
Tipperary nurse wins major part of her action in lawsuit over alleged delay in breast cancer diagnosis
Legal sources said the judgement in Aine McSweeney’s case is important in relation to breast cancer and breast radiology services

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

War of Independents as Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins trade blows on Facebook
War of Independents as Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins trade blows on Facebook
The Tipperary South and Cork South-West TDs resort to 'handbags at dawn' after a Cork Aontú county councillor's Facebook post about this week's abortion vote

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Tipperary farmer died after brain bleed was missed in scan read remotely and out of hours
Tipperary farmer died after brain bleed was missed in scan read remotely and out of hours
Family hit out at long legal battle with HSE: 'It was extended out and it prolonged our grief, compounded our loss as we were dragged through the courts'

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Chair chosen for board to oversee building of new hospital in Limerick
Chair chosen for board to oversee building of new hospital in Limerick
This board is also expected to oversee how health services in Clare and Tipperary can be further supported

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Cashel land and property guiding at €1.4m
Cashel land and property guiding at €1.4m
At the heart of the holding is a recently constructed equestrian complex

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland
Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland
We need to build awareness overseas of our Irish routes which long predate the Camino

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

motorcycle in a sunny motorbike on the road riding.with sunset light. copyspace for your individual text. Triumph motorcycle.
Motorcyclist killed in Co Tipperary crash involving car
Road remains closed for forensic examination following fatal collision near Carrick-on-Suir on Thursday afternoon

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Nurse consoling a senior woman in the nursing home holding her hand in the nursing home
Night staff at nursing home unaware of infection outbreak
Hiqa inspectors at Nenagh Manor Nursing Home in Tipperary found centre 'not deep-cleaned following a previous outbreak of norovirus' and 'night staff were not aware of the outbreak either'

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare 
Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare 
Met Éireann says temperatures could climb further as Ireland experiences record-breaking heat, with the forecaster also issuing a high-temperature warning

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Tipperary camogie trailblazer Liz Howard has died
Tipperary camogie trailblazer Liz Howard has died
The former Camogie Association president was a tireless servant to Gaelic games.

Thu, 21 May, 2026

€280k cocaine seizure in Tipperary, two arrested
€280k cocaine seizure in Tipperary, two arrested
A man and a woman, both in their 20s, are due in court this morning.

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Sharlene Mawdsley celebrates 3/5/2026
Sharlene Mawdsley smashes lifetime best to take 400m win in Italy
In her first individual race of the outdoor season, the Tipperary sprinter lowered her previous best of 50.71, set at the Paris Olympics

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Calls for investment in Tipperary rail lines as commuters face long journeys 
Calls for investment in Tipperary rail lines as commuters face long journeys 
'If I wanted to depart Nenagh for Dublin tomorrow, the earliest I could arrive in Dublin by using rail locally is 9.53am'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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