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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

<p>Teddy Murnane: 80-year-old killed at St Michael's Avenue in Tipperary Town on September 12, 2025. </p>

court and crime

'I didn't mean to kill him': Tipperary man, 32, denies murdering pensioner

'Intention is the issue in this case. What was Mr Harding’s intention?'

<p>Uisce Éireann issued a do not consume notice on October 9 due to elevated levels of aluminium, stemming from processing issues at Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant. File picture</p>

munster

Uisce Éireann asked to explain delay in issuing 'do not consume' notice in Tipperary

<p>The fine land at Rathroe, Thurles, Co Tipperary is 12km from Horse and Jockey and access to the M8. it is roughly 19km to 20km from Thurles and Cashel.</p>

farming

50ac Golden Vale holding in South Tipp already under offer

Graduation! Cap, motarboard and tassel with dilploma on desk. Education.

munster

Graduation ceremonies postponed at Mary Immaculate College due to industrial action

Community programme uncovers circus stars of tomorrow in Tipperary and Galway

spotlight

Community programme uncovers circus stars of tomorrow in Tipperary and Galway

'Hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience': Four Irish hotels newly awarded Michelin Keys

travel

'Hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience': Four Irish hotels newly awarded Michelin Keys

Tipperary based publishing press celebrates 30 years with new exhibition

Tipperary based publishing press celebrates 30 years with new exhibition

Erica Van Horn and Simon Cutts' move to Tipperary coincided with the evolution of the internet, which has helped them enormously in maintaining a business from such a remote location

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Woman customer looking at a rack of wine in supermarket

Wine with Leslie: €10 wine never tasted so good — The best supermarket wines for just a tenner

This is one of the best times of year for wine buyers, there are sales aplenty!

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Farming protest

Trespassing hunters who front for criminals eyeing up equipment a major concern for farmers

The concerns about thefts in particular comes as rural dwellers feel that their areas are being neglected when it comes to gardaí on the beat

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Not Just Any Eagle soars to Tipperary Cup glory at Clonmel

Not Just Any Eagle soars to Tipperary Cup glory at Clonmel

Elsewhere on the card, Billy Lee moved five ahead of Colin Keane in the title race thanks to his win on Willie McCreery’s top-weight Guy’s Girl

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Declan Kelly's advisory firm Consello secures Ryder Cup sponsorship link-up

Declan Kelly's advisory firm Consello secures Ryder Cup sponsorship link-up

Consello has offices in Dublin, Limerick, and Belfast

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Spiritual journeys to sacred sites, staycations on a higher plain

Spiritual journeys to sacred sites, staycations on a higher plain

Looking for a break with a spiritual edge? Follow The Pilgrim Path, suggests Jo Kerrigan

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Man, 60s, dies following four-vehicle crash in Tipperary

Man, 60s, dies following four-vehicle crash in Tipperary

The road is currently closed for gardaí to carry out a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Homeschooling: Hands of an Unrecognizable Child Drawing While Sitting on her Mother's Lap, Lockdown Activities Concept (Overhead

Childminder says new regulations threaten to squeeze operators out of the system

Department of Children said its new regulations offer safeguards to children and gives quality assurance to parents

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Programme that brings the circus to halting sites 'giving children the space to be themselves'

S Programme that brings the circus to halting sites 'giving children the space to be themselves'

It’s all part of a new community engagement programme called Sorcán and Circus which was developed by Traveller musician and screenwriter Willzee (William Casey), in conjunction with the Irish Aerial Creation Centre, writes Sarah Horgan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

GPs should get tax incentives to open new practices, Irish Medical Organisation says

GPs should get tax incentives to open new practices, Irish Medical Organisation says

The Irish Medical Organisation says rural and deprived areas need targeted funding while healthcare projects face lengthy delays

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Legal aid certificates fall 93% as Law Society calls for mediator in dispute

Legal aid certificates fall 93% as Law Society calls for mediator in dispute

New figures show sharp falls in legal aid certificates across courts as solicitors continue withdrawing services over the flat fee

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Smiling Senior couple in gym working out using dumbbell

Osteoporosis levels among elderly people across Munster fall sharply, UHL study finds

Study carried out at University Hospital Limerick and St Camillus Hospital, Limerick, saw a drop in osteoporosis levels from 19% to 7% when bone density tests were carried out

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Paula Hynes: Cashel Blue on the menu at Dualla show

Paula Hynes: Cashel Blue on the menu at Dualla show

A first visit to Dualla Show in Tipp was memorable for Paula as Jersey cow Cash won two championship sashes

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong

S Áine Lawlor: Middle Ireland once looked up to America. Now it's asking what went wrong

Ahead of Donald Trump’s Irish visit, a room of traditionally pro-American voters reveals growing unease about America’s direction

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Instant 'yes' led to an unforgettable day of laughter and tears

Wedding of the Week: Instant 'yes' led to an unforgettable day of laughter and tears

Joanne O'Dwyer and Christopher Barry were married at The Lodge at Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Garden offerings and pub collectibles at these Cork and Tipperary sales

Garden offerings and pub collectibles at these Cork and Tipperary sales

There are bargains to be found in two auctions

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

A drug syringe and a spoon with cooked heroin

Two appear in court charged with possessing €210k worth of heroin at house in Cork City

The 60-year-old man was granted bail but the 43-year-old woman was remanded in custody

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

My Wedding Day with Clíona Standún: I was a bit overwhelmed — I’d have preferred to be a guest

S My Wedding Day with Clíona Standún: I was a bit overwhelmed — I’d have preferred to be a guest

We had discussed having a really small wedding with just immediate family, but when we thought about it, we did really want to have everyone there

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Not a typical childhood: Trish Bourke on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Tipperary

Not a typical childhood: Trish Bourke on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Tipperary

Trish Bourke discusses leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses, a predatory relationship and finding her place in the world

Listen | Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Groups piloting tools to test street drugs to identify new and dangerous substances

Groups piloting tools to test street drugs to identify new and dangerous substances

Ana Liffey Drug Project's annual report points to new and potent drugs and increasing homelessness

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

My mother was 'trafficked': Daughter's search uncovers family link to Bessborough's missing children

My mother was 'trafficked': Daughter's search uncovers family link to Bessborough's missing children

Six years after her mother's death, Mary Donovan discovered she had twin siblings among the missing children of Bessborough

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days

A vigil held by Rosa Limerick saw candles and notes being gently placed at Bedford Row, as a crowd gathered to pay tribute to Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, and Tipperary woman Annmarie O'Reilly, who was found dead in Australia

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

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

From rocks to records: 32 shops locals recommend visiting in Munster this summer

S From rocks to records: 32 shops locals recommend visiting in Munster this summer

Looking for a souvenir from your staycation? Check out these independent shops in Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford

Mon, 10 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