Lorrha

The issues affecting farmers in the Lower Ormond region were raised in the Dáil

Intimidation of Lower Ormond farmers highlighted in Dáil

Farmersin the Lower Ormond area have called for Garda patrols after a spate of crime

Farmers in Lower Ormond call for Garda patrols

An artist's impression of the scheme in Carrigahorig

North Tipp village 'plagued' by speeding, heavy traffic and tailgating

Helen Walshe accepting a cheque from pupils of Redwood NS for North Tipperary Hospice

Redwood National School pupils raise money for North Tipp Hospice

Rennie Pearson (left) and Luán

Great Trad concert coming up in Lorrha

A tanker of water arriving in Lorrha during the second week of July to fill the area's depleted reservoir.

Large North Tipp region facing serious water infrastructure problem

Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development & The Gaeltacht, visited the new SCÉAL Community shop and renovated St Ruadhan's Hall in Lorrha and is pictured here with Nancy White – shop manager – Patrick Cahalan – Chairman SCÉAL, Patrick Killeen, Tipperary LEADER, TDs Michael Lowry & Ryan O’Meara, Cathaoirleach of Tipp Co. Co. Cllr Fiona Bonfield, Cathaoirleach Nenagh Municipal District Cllr J.P. O’Meara and local Lorrha people including shop volunteers.

Minister greeted by locals on visit to Lorrha

A tanker of water arriving in Lorrha this week to fill Lorrha's depleted reservoir.

hit by drinking water shortages

This is the third water issue to hit this part of North Tipperary during the last six months.

Lorrha, Carrig, Rathcabbin hit by drinking water shortages

Last April a large quantity of oil was discharged into the sewer network and subsequently detected at the Lorrha wastewater treatment plant. Last December and January the area was put under a boil water notice. Now it’s suffering a water shortage.

Lorrha, Carrig, Rathcabbin hit by drinking water shortages

L. to r. Fr. Tom O’Halloran Co PP, Fr. Pat Deely, Fr. Michael Cooney Co PP, Rev. Arthur
Minion pictured as they blessed the new Scéal shop in Lorrha just before the official opening
on Sunday last. Photo: Rose Mannion.

Large crowd attends official opening of Lorrha Community Shop

A direct descendant of Martin O’Meara VC, Billy O’Hara, grandnephew, came all the way from England with his son Stephen and grandson Alfie, for the Anzac Day ceremony in Lorrha, while his sister Bernie travelled up from Tuam also. Pictured here (l. to r.): Daryl Owens (New Zeland Embassy), Cathaoirleach North Tipp Council Cllr. Phyl Bugler, James Hazzell, Australian Embassy, Cllr John Carroll (Cathaoirleach Tipp Co. Co), Billy O’Hara, Bernie Hollywood, Louis McCormack, Alfie O’Hara, Mick Hoctor, Stephen O’Hara. Mick and Stephen are holding the history project compiled by senior pupils in Lorrha NS.

Lorrha commemorates Anzac Day in brilliant sunshine

Sergeant Martin O'Meara.

Special day in Lorrha will remember local war hero

Lough Derg

Natural disaster averted in North Tipp village

A group of participants attending a Healthy Ireland (Tipperary) course called "Healthy food made easy" in Silver Arch Family Resource Centre Nenagh.

Loneliness and isolation is significant issue in North Tipperary

Five rivers in North Tipperary, all flowing into Lough Derg.

North Tipp community groups receiving important funding from water protection or...

Five rivers in North Tipperary, all flowing into Lough Derg.

North Tipp rivers are deteriorating in quality, EPA says
Carrig, Lorrha and Ballyfinboy Rivers have 'declined badly'
Derek Fanning

A misty morning during the week at Lough Derg, as Station Island prepared to welcome its first pilgrims of 2024 (Photo: Lough Derg FB page)

Public meeting to discuss Lough Derg's water quality

The annual river bank cleaning project is organised for Sunday, March 24, starting at 10am and meeting at Grove on the river Clashawley.

Three North Tipp rivers have deteriorated badly over last decade

Members from a number of history clubs standing on a tumulus in Rathcroghan, Roscommon.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Lorrha history lovers publish fascinating magazine

'An ecological disaster' - Councillors sound alarm over Shannon pipeline

Two of Cllr Michael O'Meara's barn owls on his farm in the Lorrha area.

Tipperary is leading the way in Barn Owl conservation

The last five surviving members of the twelve people committee that was formed for the building of Rathcabbin Church.

Church celebrations and book launch in Rathcabbin Church

Offaly won the intermediate All-Ireland and Division 2A league titles in 2025 under captain Orlagh Phelan.

Head coach steps up to take over as Offaly senior camogie manager

Offaly won the intermediate All-Ireland and Division 2A league titles in 2025 under captain Orlagh Phelan.

Head coach steps up to take over as Offaly senior camogie manager

Offaly won the intermediate All-Ireland and Division 2A league titles in 2025 under captain Orlagh Phelan.

Head coach steps up to take over as Offaly senior camogie manager

Michelle Kennedy with her collection of nature photographs that she captured on her phone around the farm titled “Simple Beauty”. Also in the photo are her husband Ray and son Oisin. Pic: Rose Mannion

Ladies Club in Midlands explore biodiversity and nature through the camera lens

Offaly manager David Sullivan.

Offaly's All-Ireland winning camogie manager steps down
David Sullivan and his management team depart after leading Offaly to All-Ireland title
John O'Callaghan

Offaly manager David Sullivan watching the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship final match between Offaly and Kerry at Croke Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

“As long as you have the cup at the end of the day that’s the main thing”

Offaly manager David Sullivan watching the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship final match between Offaly and Kerry at Croke Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

“As long as you have the cup at the end of the day that’s the main thing”

Offaly manager David Sullivan.

Offaly camogie manager hoping to finish the job in Croke Park

Organising Committee and Speakers at Lorrha and Dorrha Medieval Conference, held at 'The Friar's Tavern' Lorrha. (Photograph: Pádraig Ó Flannabhra/Photoart).

Midlands village hosts fourth annual Medieval Conference with capacity attendanc...

A group pictured at the screening of Treasured memories in Lorrha.

A heartwarming evening of storytelling at 'Treasured Memories' screening

L. to r. Colonel Michael King, Mary Gorman (Kilcormac), Ambassador Taylor, Breda and Joseph Shortt. The Shortts, from Collie, were on holiday in Ireland, visiting Mary Gorman.

Australian Ambassador visits historic midlands village for poignant day of remem...

Private (Pte) Martin O'Meara being congratulated by fellow hospital patients following the announcement of his Victoria Cross award.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): A poignant day in Lorrha remembering a tragic time

HE Ms Chantelle Taylor with President Michael D. Higgins after presenting her credentials to President Higgins on May 27th 2025.

Australian Ambassador to visit home parish of Victoria Cross recipient in Midlan...

Concerns about burglaries where people were at home raised at Tipperary JPC

Roscrea and Lorrha burglaries under investigation by Gardaí

Fr Tom O’Halloran cutting the cake to mark the occasion of his Golden Jubilee in Borrisokane.

Local Parish Priest celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination

Fr Tom O’Halloran cutting the cake to mark the occasion of his Golden Jubilee in Borrisokane.

Parish Priest celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination

A part of the mural of St Ciaran's Well in Rathcabbin, created by Ute Duggan.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Offaly's lighting history & a great Lorrha magazine

The Midland Indians Community who celebrated their Christmas and New Year party called 'Feliz Navidad' in Lorrha and Dorrha GAA hall.

Indian community in the Midlands gathers to celebrate 'Feliz Navidad'

Ava Young

Student from local school is declared National Soapbox champion in the 17 plus c...

Pictured are members of the SCEAL committee and Parish Council with Mike at the event.

Successful Mike Denver fundraising concert in Lorrha

Group pictured at Lorrha & Dorrha Historical Society's third Medieval Conference. Photo credit: Pádraig Ó Flannabhra.

Lorrha & Dorrha Historical Society hosts third Medieval Conference

Members of the SCEAL committee along with visitors to the shop at the recent 'Turning the Sod' ceremony to mark the start of construction in Lorrha. Photo: Roland Dyer.

Fundraising campaign relaunched in Lorrha to complete community shop and café

PROPERTY: Two-bedroom fixer-upper cottage on large site in Offaly on sale for un...

PICTURES: Two-bedroom fixer-upper cottage on large site in Offaly on sale for un...

Two of the landholders at Friar's Lough, Roland Dyer and Leslie Harding, with SCEAL Chairperson, Patrick Cahalan.

Public meeting next week after funding boost for Friar's Lough in Lorrha

Marcus O'Connor

Nenagh MD Cllrs bid fond farewell to long-serving Director of Services

Members of the living history group, "The Last Prince - O'Sullivan Beare” pictured in the Lorrha area in August 2022.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Another excellent magazine published by Lorrha's historians

A group footing turf on Redwood Bog near Lorrha.

North Tipperary communities should get Just Transition funds as well, say Counci...

The photographers behind the Lámha Beo exhibition in Rathcabbin, Georgina Chambers (left) and Robert Revill (right) with Darina Kelly (centre).

Lámha Beo exhibition launched in Rathcabbin

Depression and suicide are big problems in North Tipperary says local Councillor

Mrs Olive O’Meara was joined by Fr Michael Cooney Co-PP, her family, daughters Caoimhe, Eimear, Saoirse and husband James, as she cut the cake to mark her retirement from Lorrha NS after 35 year.

Celebration to mark the retirement of long serving school Principal

Bishop Burrows is pictured here with some of the congregation in St Ruadhan’s Church in Lorrha where he played the organ.

Bishop embarking on journey to visit all the churches in his vast diocese

Concerns about burglaries where people were at home raised at Tipperary JPC

People 'living in fear' after spate of burglaries in Lorrha / Rathcabbin

Conchobhar Ó’Súilleabháin and his living history group 'The Last Prince - O'Sullivan Beare' visited Lorrha & Dorrha Historical Society last weekend. Photo: James Heenan

Lorrha and Dorrha Historical Society host living history group

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