Water outages are expected to continue for the next few days for homes and businesses on the Ardfinnan Regional Supply. Uisce Éireann has not given an estimated resolution time but alternative water supplies are being made available locally. The latest issues in Ardfinnan were sparked by high turbidity in the water which caused a shutdown […] The post Ardfinnan water outages now expected to last for several more days appeared first on Tipp FM.

Tipperary hurling legend Brendan Cummins has made his next move in management. The Ballybacon/Grange club man and two time All-Ireland winner stepped down as Tipperary U20 hurling manager this year after five seasons in charge. Cummins has been ratified as the new coach of the Kerry senior hurling team where he will join manager John […] The post Brendan Cummins returns to coaching with Kerry senior hurling team appeared first on Tipp FM.

A Fianna Fail TD has said that Budget 2027 recognises the pressure people in receipt of the State pension are under. Ryan O’Meara says that people in receipt of all payments available to people of pension age could be as much as seven to eight hundred euro better off annually. The north Tipp TD has […] The post O’Meara: Pensioners could be up to €800 better off from Budget 2027 appeared first on Tipp FM.

As nurses carry out lunchtime protests at nine hospitals across the country until 1:30pm, 509 patients are being treated on trolleys today. In UHL, which is one of the facilities being affected by this strike, there are 80 people receiving care in inappropriate places. The hospital serving North Tipp is the busiest nationwide today, followed […] The post Health Minister praises frontline staff at UHL appeared first on Tipp FM.

If fuel protests are to take place, they may not be in the form witnessed in Co Tipperary and elsewhere earlier this year. That’s the view of the Chairperson of Tipperary Irish Beef and Lamb Association. The organisers of the protests which shut down parts of the M8 and N24 in Co Tipperary in April […] The post Further fuel protests in Tipperary not being ruled out appeared first on Tipp FM.

This comes following high turbidity in the water which caused a shutdown at the Goatenbridge site on Tuesday night. The network is now refilling, and people are being asked to only use water if necessary as full supply is only expected to return by 6pm this evening. These households on the Ardfinnan supply are also […] The post Water returning to homes and businesses on the Ardfinnan Regional Supply appeared first on Tipp FM.

Mattie McGrath says the budget increases in social welfare won’t buy people two coffees. The Tipp South Independent says the increases for various groups in Budget 2027 are welcome. But he warned that they are already being wiped out by inflation. Deputy McGrath says people who are struggling won’t be much better off. Meanwhile the […] The post McGrath: Inflation wiping out any Budget increase appeared first on Tipp FM.

The main hospital for north Tipperary will see a lunchtime protest from nurses later. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation will hold a demonstration outside University Hospital Limerick and eight others around the country. INMO members are currently engaged in a work-to-rule and are planning work-stoppages across the health service from next Wednesday. It’s over […] The post UHL among a number of hospitals facing lunchtime protest appeared first on Tipp FM.

The Tipperary TD chairing the Oireachtas Media Committee says the news of next year’s funding allocation is a “bombshell” for RTÉ. The state broadcaster says it is receiving €20 million less than it expected for 2027. Director General Kevin Bakhurst has rejected what he says is an “assertion” by Minister Patrick O’Donovan that RTÉ is […] The post Kelly: RTE funding a bombshell for the state broadcaster appeared first on Tipp FM.

Moycarkey-Borris go in search of a first county senior hurling title in 42 years this weekend. The Littleton based side take on neighbours Thurles Sarsfields in the decider on Sunday at 4pm in FBD Semple Stadium. It’s the first time Moycarkey-Borris have reached the final since their last Dan Breen Cup success back in 1984. […] The post Excitement builds ahead of County Senior Hurling decider appeared first on Tipp FM.

Ten journalism graduates are beginning five-month paid placements in independent radio stations as part of the Learning Waves Journalism Graduate Programme, which has established itself as an important pathway for new talent entering the Irish radio industry. The Journalism Graduate Programme, jointly funded by Learning Waves, Coimisiún na Meán and Skillnet Ireland, combines hands-on newsroom […] The post From Classroom to Newsroom: Ten Graduates Launch Careers Across Independent Radio appeared first on Tipp FM.

The Carer Support Manager with Family Carers Ireland in Tipperary has defended claims that Budget 2027 falls short of what’s needed. It included a €10 weekly increase in social welfare payments, including Carer’s Allowance and Benefit, a €5 increase in the Fuel Allowance, and a €500 Cost of Disability Payment. But the organisation says more […] The post Local Carer and Disability groups critical of Budget 2027 appeared first on Tipp FM.

It will form part of an annual €1.4 million investment which will also include a Solace Crisis Café. The consultant led multi-disciplinary team will support people in mental health distress in the area. Local TD Michael Lowry has been in discussions with Mental Health Minister Mary Butler to secure the project. “This new unit recognises […] The post Crisis Resolution Team to be established in North Tipperary appeared first on Tipp FM.

The Government has committed another €20 million to Cara’s Fund – named after Tipp teenager Cara Darmody. The money will be used to tackle the backlog in Assessments of Needs which the Government has failed to provide within the 6 months set down in law. Having started with €10 million in Budget 2025 and backed […] The post Cara’s Fund reaches €50 million appeared first on Tipp FM.

There’s another water outage affecting local homes and businesses on the Ardfinnan Regional Supply. High turbidity in the raw water triggered another automatic shutdown at the Goatenbridge plant last night, interrupting water production. It means treated water levels are very low and even once the plant is brought back to full production it will take […] The post Yet another water outage in Ardfinnan appeared first on Tipp FM.

Overcrowding continues to affect hospitals serving Tipperary and nationwide today, as 555 patients are waiting for beds today. Data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation shows that there are 72 people on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick. That’s an increase from yesterday’s 70, making the facility serving North Tipperary the most overcrowded in the […] The post UHL still the most overcrowded hospital in the country appeared first on Tipp FM.

A Thurles Sarsfields player will reach an incredible milestone this weekend. Goalkeeper Paddy McCormack is in line to feature in his 15th county senior hurling final this Sunday when Sarsfields meet Moycarkey-Borris at 4pm in FBD Semple Stadium. The 42-year-old first appeared in a county senior decider back in 2003 and is set to become […] The post Sarsfields goalkeeper Paddy McCormack to feature in 15th Tipperary senior hurling final appeared first on Tipp FM.

Thurles TD Michael Lowry TD says he has secured a Budget commitment and funding for a new innovative school transport trial between North Kilkenny and North Tipp. It will involve links between Thurles and Kilkenny using Bus Eireann, Local Link and possibly private bus operators. The details still have to be worked out but it […] The post Lowry welcomes school transport trial linking North Tipp and Kilkenny appeared first on Tipp FM.

Tipperary’s Cara Ryan dominated the Senior Munster Schools Indoor Pentathlon yesterday. The Loreto Clonmel student set a new Munster Championship record of 3,723 points – breaking the previous mark by 590 points. The Clonmel AC member will now prepare for the upcoming All Irelands. The post Clonmel student wins Munster schools title appeared first on Tipp FM.

Clonmel Independent Seamus Healy likened the government announcements yesterday to a confidence scam where lower paid workers will lose out. Simon Harris confirmed a €1.3 billion income tax package. But Deputy Healy says most workers won’t get much from it saying the government has crafted a Budget for wealthy people. He is critical of the […] The post Local TD says Budget 2027 is a three-card trick appeared first on Tipp FM.

Chamber CEO Michelle Aylward has welcomed the reduction in childcare costs and skills initiatives. But she says while the increase in the employer PRSI threshold is positive for business it will not address the challenges Tipperary businesses are facing. The Chamber will be looking for more detail from the budget on infrastructural announcements. Neither the […] The post Largely positive response to the budget from County Tipperary Chamber appeared first on Tipp FM.

Thurles Sarsfields go in search of a first county senior hurling title in almost a decade this Sunday. Sarsfields meet Moycarkey-Borris in this year’s decider at 4pm on Sunday in FBD Semple Stadium. Padraic Maher’s side last won the Dan Breen Cup in 2017 and were beaten in replays of the 2021 and 2023 finals. […] The post Stakelum looking forward to going toe-to-toe with Moycarkey Borris in County final appeared first on Tipp FM.

Tipperary Mental Health Week is continuing with a big event on in TUS in Thurles today. It’s open to anyone to call in with various exhibits and talks taking place. Rosemary Ryan is HSE area lead for mental health engagement – she says there’s a huge range of exhibits, talks and activities on at the […] The post Main event of Tipp Mental Health Week takes place today appeared first on Tipp FM.

Two people have been injured in a road crash on the N24 between Clonmel and Kilsheelan. The crash between a car and a truck happened just before 4pm at Priorstown just after the roundabout. Emergency services including a number of units of the fire brigade are at the scene. Gardai have confirmed that two people […] The post Two people treated for injuries after N24 crash between Clonmel and Kilsheelan appeared first on Tipp FM.

Fixtures have been confirmed for the county football finals. A double header in FBD Semple Stadium is set for Sunday October 18th. Killenaule and Golden-Kilfeacle will meet in the intermediate decider at 1.30pm whilst the senior final will see Clonmel Commercials take on Loughmore/Castleiney at 4pm. Meanwhile the Junior A county football final between Ballylooby/Castlegrace […] The post Fixtures set for Tipperary county football finals appeared first on Tipp FM.

Budget 2027 has been announced in the Dáil by the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure. It includes a personal income tax package of €1.3bn and promises not to raise tax on fuels in the lifetime of the current coalition. Among the measures announced by the Finance Minister Simon Harris was an increased entry point […] The post Budget 2027 measures are revealed in the Dáil appeared first on Tipp FM.

The latest Tipp FM Sports Star of the month award winner has been announced, in association with the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel. It was a busy month of sport in Tipperary with nominations coming in for Coolquill AC mountain runnr Matt Alexander, JK Brackens U12 hurling and football county champions, Greg Broderick’s yard in Ballypatrick, Clonmel […] The post Tipp FM Sports Star of the month winner announced appeared first on Tipp FM.

Budget 2027 will see income tax cuts, reductions in the cost of childcare and a fall in the carbon tax. Middle class workers in Tipperary are likely to be better off to the tune of €750 each through tax changes – while the Government is arguing changes to the minimum wage and USC bands mean […] The post Finance Minister Simon Harris about to deliver his first budget appeared first on Tipp FM.

A campaigner to put derelict properties into use says he is concerned at the lack of discussion of dealing with derelict sites ahead of today’s budget. From next year the tax on derelict properties will be collected by Revenue. The co-founder of the Derelict Ireland campaign Frank O’Connor has welcomed this move. But he says […] The post Derelict properties in Tipperary a growing concern appeared first on Tipp FM.

A Tipperary county councillor has accused the Taoiseach of not showing leadership on the Garvaghy Road standoff Sinn Fein councillor David Dunne attended the protests opposing an Orange Order march down the mainly nationalist road at the weekend. He’s taken issue with the Taoiseach’s criticisms of Sinn Fein’s approach to the dispute. The Carrick-on-Suir councillor […] The post Dunne: Taoiseach should have travelled to Drumcree appeared first on Tipp FM.

University Hospital Limerick continues to experience the worst overcrowding in the country. Today’s data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation shows that the facility which serves North Tipperary has 70 people on trolleys today. That’s up from 64 patients yesterday – and is the highest figure nationwide followed by Cork University Hospital at 56. […] The post 70 patients without a bed at UHL appeared first on Tipp FM.

An Enforcement Order has been issued against parts of Dundrum House being used to house asylum seekers. Tipperary County Council has told the operators that they must cease using unauthorised parts of the former hotel. It requires that the operator Utmasta must cease using parts of the complex as accommodation for International Protection Applicants by […] The post Council issues enforcement order on Dundrum House appeared first on Tipp FM.

Childcare providers in Tipperary are hoping for a 20% increase to core funding in today’s Budget. The call for funding reform come from Childhood Services Ireland, who say that Budget 2027 must support services’ ability to retain staff and provide quality care. Director at CSI Stephanie Roy says the funding reform is needed to help […] The post CSI say Tipp childcare providers need to be supported in the Budget appeared first on Tipp FM.

Aiming to win the Philly Ryan Cup won’t bring any extra pressure to Clonmel Commercials according to their manager. The South Tipp side will take on Loughmore/Castleiney on October 18th in the county senior football final. The winners will also be the first recipients of the Philly Ryan Cup, named after the ex-Tipperary senior football […] The post Morrissey: No added pressure on Commercials to lift Philly Ryan Cup appeared first on Tipp FM.

Football semi finals took place this weekend and we look back on wins for Commercials and Loughmore Castleiney which will see them face off against each other once again in the Senior Final in a fortnight. We have reports on all grads and relegation finals. Rugby returns with the three Tipperary clubs all continuing their […] The post Extra Time Monday 5 October 2026 appeared first on Tipp FM.

Emergency services were called out to a fire in Carrick-on-Suir this afternoon. The blaze was reported in a hay-barn or outbuilding at 3:45pm. Units of the fire services from Carrick and Clonmel attended the scene. No injuries are being reported. The post Fire crews on scene at a blaze in Carrick-on-Suir appeared first on Tipp FM.

Cahir are back at the summit of ladies football in Tipperary. The South Tipp side beat Moyle Rovers in yesterday’s final in Golden, where it finished 2-10 to 0-13. First half goals from Niamh Costigan and Shannon Morrissey helped Cahir win a first county senior ladies football title since 2020. Speaking after the game, Cahir […] The post Cahir crowned 2026 Tipperary senior ladies football champions appeared first on Tipp FM.

The number of people waiting for beds at TUH today has increased while a reduction has been recorded at UHL. 28 people are on trolleys or chairs at TUH in Clomel today – up from 21 on Friday. But the trend is different at UHL which serves north Tiperary where 64 people are waiting to […] The post Overcrowding up for TUH, down for UHL appeared first on Tipp FM.

A major upgrade of the Slievenamon Road out from Liberty Square in Thurles is expected to start next year. That’s according to a Senior Roads Engineer with Tipperary County Council Kieran Malone. The €3million N62 Phase 2 project is expected to take 14 months and will see the road surface and footpaths done from the […] The post €3 million Slievenamon Road upgrade to be completed by end of 2028 appeared first on Tipp FM.

There’s a number of events on in Tipperary over the next couple of days for the HSE’s National Breastfeeding Week. The aim is to strengthen support for babies and families on their breastfeeding journey. There’s a coffee morning on later with advice and support about breastfeeding at the Tipperary town Primary Care Centre between 10.30am […] The post Tipp events planned for HSE’s National Breastfeeding Week appeared first on Tipp FM.

Loughmore/Castleiney are through to the county senior football final. The Mid Tipp side beat Kilsheelan/Kilcash in yesterday’s semi-final in dramatic fashion on a final scoreline of 2-16 to 1-18. Kilsheelan led for over 60 minutes and led by as much as 12 points in the first half with Loughmore only taking the lead for the […] The post Loughmore/Castleiney progress to the county senior football final appeared first on Tipp FM.

Loughmore/Castleiney and Kilsheelan-Kilcash meet in their semi-final at 3.45pm in Dundrum. The sides met in last year’s semi-final where Micheál Freaney’s last gasp two pointer gave the South side the win. Today’s game is live here on Tipp FM in association with Eco Solar Energy, Kilsheelan. Meanwhile, both semi-finals in the intermediate football championship are […] The post County senior football final lineup to be confirmed this afternoon appeared first on Tipp FM.

The 2026 Tipperary “Best in County” producer award winners say its a testament to the dedicated work they do. Nutshed is based in Nenagh and they were awarded at the Blas na hÉireann 2026 award show on Friday in Dingle alongside 16 other Tipp winners. The family owned business started in 2013 and they now […] The post Blas na hÉireann ‘Best in County’ award testament of hard work done by Tipperary Business appeared first on Tipp FM.

Emergency services were called out to deal with a car on fire near Nenagh last night. It happened at about 8.30 on the R494 on the Nenagh to Newtown Road. Two units of the fire services from Nenagh put out the blaze. It’s not yet clear what the cause of the fire was but no […] The post Emergency services put out burning car in Nenagh appeared first on Tipp FM.

Rail timetable changes could triple the number of people using the Ballybrophy – Nenagh – Limerick rail line. That’s the message of the North Tipperary Community Rail Partnership in a submission to NTA’s 2026 Timetable consultation. They say 95% of people who responded to a survey indicated the main barrier to using the service is […] The post Changes made to the Ballybrophy – Nenagh – Limerick rail timetable could triple the number using it appeared first on Tipp FM.

Local homes and businesses in Ardfinnan are without proper water supply this afternoon. Water production was impacted by high turbidity levels which resulted in an automatic shut down and led to a drop in water levels across local reservoirs. More than 11-thousand homes and businesses on the Supply are already under a boil water notice […] The post Ardfinnan water supply suffers further disruptions appeared first on Tipp FM.

A Tipperary club is among four nationwide to benefit from the Guaranteed Irish Awards. The new nationwide campaign will see each club receive €5,000. The campaign invited Guaranteed Irish member businesses involved with a local GAA club, team or county to showcase the contribution they make to their communities, on and off the pitch. The […] The post Holycross Ballycahill GAA club to benefit from the Guaranteed Irish Awards appeared first on Tipp FM.

Private ophthalmology care must be provided to help deal with the growing wating list for services in South Tipperary. That was the message from local TDs Mattie McGrath and Michael Murphy in the Dáil this week. There’s been no consultant ophthalmologist in Clonmel since 2024 despite three recruitment campaigns by the HSE. Deputy McGrath demanded […] The post McGrath calls for private ophthalmology to be provided to aid South Tipp backlog appeared first on Tipp FM.

A place in the county senior football final is up for grabs this afternoon. Neighbours Clonmel Commercials and Moyle Rovers meet in Kilsheelan at 3:45pm in their semi-final clash. Speaking on last night’s Across The Line, football analyst Anthony Shelly says there is a great rivalry between the two teams: “In Tipperary football circles this […] The post A place in the County Senior Football Final up for grabs today appeared first on Tipp FM.

Episode four of ‘Tipp FM Investigates – Sport and Society’ looks at the issues facing Tipperary and Tipperary GAA in changing demographics. Paul hears about issues facing some clubs in the county from Tom McGrath and Anthony Shelly whilst Tipperary GAA Demographics Officer Laurenz Egan outlines how these issues are being tackled and what the […] The post Tipp FM Investigates – Sport & Society #4 – Demographics and the future of sport in Tipperary appeared first on Tipp FM.