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Here are some of this week's top Tipperary stories.
Thurles councillors urge changes to council rent scheme
Thurles councillors expressed concerns about the inclusion of two social welfare payments in the calculation of council rent. Family income supplement and carers allowance are currently counted.
At this month's district council meeting, Cllrs Jim Ryan and Seamus Hanafin the inclusion of the two payments was unfair
But council officials say they have no plans to change the scheme.
Áine Ní Ghlinn visits the Presentation Thurles
Writer and broadcaster Áine Ní Ghlinn visited the Presentation Thurles
Áine is an alum of the school and current Laureate na nÓg
I caught up with Áine and we discussed her time at the school and her work promoting Irish language literature for children and young people.
Thurles CBS to develop new state of the art ASD unit for its students
Thurles CBS has announced the development of their first ASD class. Principal Tiernan O’Donnell said the new class will help the school better serve the community.
It is expected to open this September.
Tipperary gardaí issue warning to pet owners following another dog attack on sheep
Gardai are asking owners to mind their dogs. This comes after another sheep attack earlier this month.
Sheep worrying was also a concern raised at this month’s Tipperary County Council meeting. As was dog fouling.
Director of services for the environment section Eamon Lonergan said personal responsibility is key to solving both issues.
‘TIPP TOURISM RISING: Thurles tourist office is developing into a key hub for visitors to the county
And finally, the Thurles Tourist Office held its first coffee morning. Groups, businesses and members of the public were invited to the event.
The tourist office which opened in 2021 promotes all things Thurles and the surrounding areas.
It's well worth a visit!
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