July was second hottest in 125 years, with Tipperary 2.1 C warmer than average

Tipperary was 2.1C hotter last month than the long-term average, with Met Éireann saying it was the second hottest July in more than 125 years. The latest monthly climate report shows it was also the driest July on record in Ireland, with 20 stations experiencing absolute droughts. Heatwaves were recorded at seven stations, lasting between five […] The post July was second hottest in 125 years, with Tipperary 2.1 C warmer than average appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Murphy: Onus on drivers to abide by the rules of the road

Changes are needed to driver behaviour according to a local TD. Deputy Michael Murphy – who is chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee – was reacting to the major Garda operation over the Bank Holiday weekend. Despite the much-publicised crackdown the fact that over 5,000 of motorists were detected speeding while 188 were caught driving […] The post Murphy: Onus on drivers to abide by the rules of the road appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Morris: UHL overcrowding not safe for patients or staff

UHL has reverted to type with severe overcrowding due to what the INMO calls a “summer trolley-crisis”. That’s according to Nenagh Cllr Seamie Morris who’s calling for the fire chief in Limerick to do a new assessment of the safety at the hospital which serves north Tipperary. There’s been a drop today from yesterday’s figure […] The post Morris: UHL overcrowding not safe for patients or staff appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Round two fixtures set in county football championship

Fixtures have been made for round two of the county football championships. The games are being played between Friday August 14th and Sunday August 16th in all three grades. Round one winners square off agianst each other as do round two losers with some stand out fixtures in the senior grade seeing Kilsheelan-Kilcash take on […] The post Round two fixtures set in county football championship appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Kelly: Templemore has to remain as the centre of Garda training

A Tipperary TD is asking why the Justice Minister is sitting on a report from the Garda Training Review Group. Minister Jim O’Callaghan set up a review group to look at delivery of training and professional development of Gardai. Labour Deputy Alan Kelly says this has been complete for over a month but has not […] The post Kelly: Templemore has to remain as the centre of Garda training appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Guide Dogs Tipperary is struggling to recruit new volunteers

Nenagh and Roscrea are being praised for their accessibility. Local guide dog user Geraldine Duggan says she enjoys visiting both towns because they are easy to navigate and accessible. She says her guide dog Ben helps her cross the streets in Nenagh and Roscrea safely and with confidence. She added that crossing the road is […] The post Guide Dogs Tipperary is struggling to recruit new volunteers appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Browne takes latest Tipp FM Sports Star award

The Tipp FM Sports Star of the Month for July has been announced. The award, in association with the Talbot Hotel Clonmel, recognises sporting achievements in the county each month. Clonmel professional boxer Shauna Browne is the latest award winner after she secured the WBO European lightweight title last month. The ‘Carrigeen Queen’ beat French […] The post Browne takes latest Tipp FM Sports Star award appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Extra Time Tuesday 4 August 2026

Football takes center stage on this evening’s Extra Time with the opening round of the County Football Championships getting underway at the weekend. We have as many match reports as we can squeeze into the hour. We also talk horse racing with David Byrnes and we also announce the Tipp FM Sports Award winner for […] The post Extra Time Tuesday 4 August 2026 appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Concern over removal of BreastCheck clinic from Cahir

The removal of the BreastCheck mobile screening unit from Cahir is coming in for strong criticism. Councillor Máirín McGrath is calling on the HSE to explain why the vital service is no longer available at the Primary Care Centre in the town. Having previously been located on the grounds of Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel […] The post Concern over removal of BreastCheck clinic from Cahir appeared first on Tipp FM.

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€4.1 million spent on security at Clonmel modular homes development

Transparency is needed around the security costs associated with a modular home complex in Clonmel. That’s according to Deputy Michael Murphy who raised questions on a nationwide programme of 654 modular homes across 11 sites for families fleeing the war in Ukraine. Figures show the Government spent €4.1 million in less than a year for […] The post €4.1 million spent on security at Clonmel modular homes development appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Thurles business vows to battle back from fire

Five fire units responded to a blaze at a Thurles business premises overnight The alarm was raised at around 2 o’clock this morning at John Healy Lawnmowers and Quads at Turtulla Business Park Thurles units responded within 15 minutes of the fire starting according to the owner John Healy, who has thanked the crews for […] The post Thurles business vows to battle back from fire appeared first on Tipp FM.

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131% increase in EV sales in Tipp last month

Nearly 9,700 new Electric Vehicles were registered in July, the highest ever monthly figure. 252 of these were in Tipperary which is a 131% increase on the same month last year Nationally its an increase of 98 percent on the same period last year, according to data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. […] The post 131% increase in EV sales in Tipp last month appeared first on Tipp FM.

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INMO warn of ‘summer trolley crisis’

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is urging the Health Service Executive to get a handle on a ‘summer trolley crisis’. It comes as 617 patients are without a bed in Irish hospitals today. 130 are being cared for on trolleys and chairs at UHL making the hospital serving North Tipp by far the most […] The post INMO warn of ‘summer trolley crisis’ appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Call for investment in Slievenamon

Councillor Mark Fitzgerald has proposed developing walking trails on the mountain. His comments come in the wake of firefighters and emergency services tackling wildfires on Slievenamon for a fortnight with isolated hotspots still being managed. The Fine Gael representative reckons such a positive project is needed following a difficult time containing the fires. Cllr Fitzgerald […] The post Call for investment in Slievenamon appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Two Rehab runs centres in Tipp pass HIQA inspections

Two Tipperary centres for adults with disabilities have been given a clean bill of health by HIQA. The Health Information and Quality Authority carried out inspections at Tus Nua and Shalom which are both run by the Rehab Group. There were three residents at Tus Nua at the time of the announced HIQA visit with […] The post Two Rehab runs centres in Tipp pass HIQA inspections appeared first on Tipp FM.

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July Sports Star Award winner to be announced later

The Tipp FM Sports Star of the month in association with the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel will be announced this evening. July saw a number of top performances from Tipperary athletes at the National Championships whilst nominations also came in for Clonmel boxer Shauna Browne, who won the WBO European lightweight last month and local showjumper […] The post July Sports Star Award winner to be announced later appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Cllr Louise Morgan Walsh wants full-time roads policing unit based in Nenagh

A fully staffed roads policing unit should be based in Nenagh. That’s according to Labour Party councillor Louise Morgan Walsh who has called for action to be taken to address shortfalls in dedicated roads policing numbers which she claims has fallen by 400 since 2009. That shortfall in numbers is being felt acutely in Tipperary […] The post Cllr Louise Morgan Walsh wants full-time roads policing unit based in Nenagh appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Thunderstorm warning in place for Tipperary until 6pm

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Tipperary, Limerick and Cork. All three counties will be subject to the alert until 6 o’clock this evening, with Met Éireann warning of heavy downpours and possibly lightning strikes. Separately, a status yellow rainfall warning is due to kick in for Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford at […] The post Thunderstorm warning in place for Tipperary until 6pm appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Radon awareness advice as Tipp classed as ‘High Radon Area’

People in Tipperary who are completing home renovations are being told to test for radon gas. That’s according to the EPA, who found that awareness of radon had declined in recent years, despite it being the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Ireland after smoking. Tipperary is among the counties classed as ‘High Radon Areas’, […] The post Radon awareness advice as Tipp classed as ‘High Radon Area’ appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Fire crews quell yesterday’s outbreak on Slievenamon

The fire that reignited on Slievenamon yesterday is now out. That’s according to Tipperary Fire services this morning. Units from Clonmel, Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir were called out to the mountain yesterday after a fire emerged on the southern side of Slievenamon. Crews continued in their efforts to contain the fireline throughout yesterday and overnight. That […] The post Fire crews quell yesterday’s outbreak on Slievenamon appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Thurles’ sporting legacy celebrated with new railway station signage

Two new signs are to be erected at Thurles Railway Station highlighting the towns historic sporting legacy. Visitors and commuters arriving to the station will receive a striking reminder that the town is the home of the GAA. The signs are the work of the Thurles Tidy Towns group and will be prominently displayed at […] The post Thurles’ sporting legacy celebrated with new railway station signage appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Wins for Clonmel Commercials and Upperchurch-Drombane in this afternoon’s Tipperary senior football championship games

In this afternoon’s Tipperary senior football championship, Clonmel Commercials have beaten Ardfinnan while Upperchurch-Drombane took a win over Grangemockler/Ballyneale. Clonmel Commercials were ahead by three points at the end of the first half of their game against Ardfinnan. That lead was extended early in the second half with a Cian Smith goal for Clonmel. While […] The post Wins for Clonmel Commercials and Upperchurch-Drombane in this afternoon’s Tipperary senior football championship games appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Aerial support requested as fire service deals with fire on southern slopes of Slievenamon

A fire has reignited on the southern slopes of Slievenamon this morning and is currently being responded to by Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service. Fire crews from Clonmel Fire Station and Carrick-on-Suir Fire Station are in attendance and are working to contain the affected area. Aerial support has been requested to assist response operations. Tipperary […] The post Aerial support requested as fire service deals with fire on southern slopes of Slievenamon appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Fire reignites on Slievenamon

There’s new fire activity on Slievenamon this afternoon. According to Fire Control a fire has reignited on the Killusty/Fethard side of the mountain. Crews from Clonmel and Cahir Fire service have been called out to the location. The post Fire reignites on Slievenamon appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Serious injuries under the spotlight as Tipp Gardaí issue road safety message

The high number of people who suffer life-changing injuries on the country’s roads is being highlighted by Tipperary Gardaí as part of the Bank Holiday roads policing operation. Data shows that for every death that occurs on the roads eight people are seriously injured. Injuries can vary from spinal damage to amputations. While the rate […] The post Serious injuries under the spotlight as Tipp Gardaí issue road safety message appeared first on Tipp FM.

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County football championships continues today – Sean Treacy’s v Loughmore Castleiney postponed

Round one of the county football championships continues today with one match now postponed. In the senior grade, the first of two games sees Clonmel Commercials begin their title defence against Ardfinnan at 2pm in Monroe whilst at 3.30pm in Cashel, Upperchurch-Drombane meet Grangemockler/Ballyneale. The days football begins at 1pm in Littleton where Killenaule and […] The post County football championships continues today – Sean Treacy’s v Loughmore Castleiney postponed appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Feedback signs to be installed on N24 in Carrick-on-Suir to combat speeding

Stronger safety measures will be implemented to reduce speeding in Carrick-on-Suir. Flashing speedlights will be erected on the N24 road following years of councillors raising concerns about the speed of vehicles entering the area. During the most recent Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District meeting it was confirmed the lights will be installed in the near future. The […] The post Feedback signs to be installed on N24 in Carrick-on-Suir to combat speeding appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Fethard and Éire Óg Annacarty match abandoned following injury

A match was abandoned in the Tipperary intermediate football championship this afternoon (Saturday). Fethard and Éire Óg Annacarty were in action in Boherlahan in their round one encounter. However, with the game level and five minutes remaining in the second half, a Fethard player suffered a leg injury which required the assistance of emergency services. […] The post Fethard and Éire Óg Annacarty match abandoned following injury appeared first on Tipp FM.

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Tipp Gardaí appeal for all road users to be mindful of one-another this weekend

As the August Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation continues Gardaí in Tipperary have appealed for all road users to be mindful of each other. Over fifteen-hundred speeding offences were recorded in the first two days of the operation including one motorist clocked doing 126kph in a 60kph zone in Clonmel on the Waterford road. Thurles […] The post Tipp Gardaí appeal for all road users to be mindful of one-another this weekend appeared first on Tipp FM.

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UHL encourages people to consider alternative services where appropriate amid ongoing high demand for emergency care

UHL which serves North Tipperary is continuing to urge people to consider all healthcare options when thinking about attending the emergency department. A similar call was made by the hospital on Thursday. The hospital remains very busy this weekend, with higher than usual demand for urgent and emergency care. Management say that all patients who […] The post UHL encourages people to consider alternative services where appropriate amid ongoing high demand for emergency care appeared first on Tipp FM.

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