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Bookmakers announce that they will stop taking bets on under-age sports
Written by Nora Samworth   
Friday, 10 June 2016 12:45
Two of Ireland’s biggest bookmakers have announced that they are to stop taking bets on underage sports.
A recent documentary on Tipperary Mid West Radio highlighted the gambling problems faced by a number of sports people involved in clubs locally.  The issue gained national attention.
Paddy Power and Boyle Sports have now said that they have made the decision to stop taking bets on under-18 sporting fixtures.
The move has been welcomed by the Gaelic Players Association, who said that gambling can cause personal devastation and poses a very real threat to the reputation of inter-county football and hurling in general.
 
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Greater supports needed for people affected by gambling in Ireland.
Written by Nora Samworth   
Wednesday, 01 June 2016 16:14
Greater supports need to be put in place for people affected by gambling in Ireland.
That was the general consensus in a feature on gambling on Tipperary Mid West Radio this morning.
Three local sports people (Former Tipperary Minor Footballer Brian Glasheen, Kilsheelan/Kilcash’s Tadgh Lonergan and 2006 All-Ireland minor hurler Timmy Dalton) this morning gave their accounts of lives dominated by gambling.
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Rock of Cashel due to receive upgrade of facilities.
Written by Nora Samworth   
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 18:09
With visitor numbers having increased consistently in recent times, the Rock of Cashel is now in store for another boost.
According to the Office of Public Works, the scaffolding that has been in place for a number of years will finally come down this year.
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Councillors voted 5 to 2 in favour of proposed plans to develop plaza in Tipperary town
Written by Nora Samworth   
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 18:31
Tipperary/Cashel Municipal District councillors have voted by 5 to 2 in favour of proposed plans to develop a plaza in the centre of Tipperary town.
The plaza would see a public space developed in the area of the Kickham statue at the top of Kickham St and a corresponding one way system would be directed down Kickham St.
Funding in the region of €40,000 is being provided by the EU, but the overall project would cost somewhere in the region of €200,000.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 May 2016 18:33 )
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Renewed appeal for missing person Christopher Palmer Macroom
Written by Nora Samworth   
Wednesday, 18 May 2016 16:32
Gardaí in Macroom would again like to renew their appeal for 17 year old Christopher Palmer, who is missing from Macroom since the 23rd April 2016, however he was last seen in Cavan on the 27th April 2016.
 
Christopher is described as 5ft 7in, of slight build with light brown hair.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station on 026 20590, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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