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Town Regeneration

As we all know, many of our towns in Tipperary are in dire need of redevelopment. If we are to encourage businesses to establish…

News & Updates

Michael Lowry TD, speaks of the upcoming RTÉ series DIY SOS which features the home of the late Michael Barry and his surviving wife Sinead and three children. He speaks of the amazing community spirit of Dundrum, Annacarty and Cappawhite and the fantastic team of the Heart to Hand Charity who are embarking on a 9 day project from September 17th to September 25th to finish the dream home of the late Michael Barry for his family...

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Michael Lowry T.D.

3 hours ago

LOWRY CONFIRMS FUNDING OF €2,600,000 FOR FETHARD TOWN PARK THROUGH THE RURAL REGENERATION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND

Michael Lowry T.D.

Independent TD, Deputy Michael Lowry has welcomed the news that Fethard Town Park will receive a total of €2,600,000 in funding through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund following several representations with Minister Michael Ring in the Department of Rural and Community Development.

This funding is part of €7 million in funding announced for three separate Tipperary Projects.

The €2,600,000 will assist in delivering Fethard a town park and community hub with a specific focus on health and well-being. This project will receive significant funding and sets out to provide community facilities and state of the art recreation amenities for Fethard and the surrounding Communities.
Over a decade ago, the community identified the need for Fethard to have a town park. In 2011 Tipperary County Council included this in their plans. When funding became available with the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Scheme being announced the application was submitted.

Caroline Madden is the Project Manager and explained that Coolmore, Tipperary County Council and the diocese of Cashel and Emily donated land to the project. She thanked Deputy Michael Lowry for his support, advice and the many representations made to allow this to become a reality.

This project is feasible due to the local community partnership approach. The ambitious project is also achievable due to the generous and significant financial support of Coolmore.

Deputy Lowry said that the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund is a vital programme for local communities in Tipperary.

“I pushed hard to ensure the funding application would be successful. The money allocated will mean a lot to the community of Fethard allowing them to make this project a reality.”

Deputy Lowry concluded that this latest round of funding will support local communities that are in much need of investment. It is of great significance to see the programme continuing to grow and make a difference for rural Tipperary.

Details of funding for the Tipperary Projects:

Fethard Town Park €2,600,000.00

Roscrea Enterprise, Digital and Social Media Hub €1,925,546.00

Enterprise and Culture Centre in Templemore Town Hall €2,529,000.00 ... See MoreSee Less

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Michael Lowry T.D.

4 hours ago

The Tipperary Supporters Club presented “Stars in Their Eyes” on Saturday Night in the Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles. Great turnout and everyone was really up for having a bit of fun. Marty Morrissey was the Celebrity MC for the night and the money raised will go towards the Tipperary Senior Hurling and Camogie Players Holiday Fund . Brilliant night. ... See MoreSee Less

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Michael Lowry T.D. Roinn nasc.

17 hours ago

€2.5m Roscrea enterprise hub to create 192 jobs in three years ... See MoreSee Less

€2.5m Roscrea enterprise hub to create 192 jobs in three years

The project will have an estimated annual economic benefit of €8 million every year

Michael Lowry T.D.

1 day ago

CONGRATULATIONS AS TIPPERARY GET 5 GARDA SPORTSTAR AWARDS 2019

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, Assistant Commissioner Ann Marie McMahon & Chief Superintendent Derek Smart with the fantastic & inspirational Coiste Siamsa An Garda Síochána 2019 Sportstar Award recipients.

From Tipperary:

Padraig Maher - Hurling (Mayorstone)

Ronan Maher - Hurling (Student Garda)

Tom Finnan - Special Contribution Award (Thurles)

Ken Hogan (Garda College) Hall of Fame

David Mansfield - Athletics (Garda College) not present on the evening.

And further afield:

Christina Desmond - Boxing (Dungarvan)

Mullinalaghta Footballers
Patrick Rodgers (Dundalk, Omeath)
Gary Rogers (Ashbourne)
Simon Cadam (Blanchardstown)
Shane Mulligan (Kells)

Ken McDonald - Rowing (Garda College)

Sinead Scully - Swimming (Garda Headquarters) ... See MoreSee Less

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Michael Lowry T.D. Roinn nasc.

4 days ago

All systems go for Tipperary Festival of Science - Tipp FM ... See MoreSee Less

All systems go for Tipperary Festival of Science - Tipp FM

Now in its fourth year and coinciding with National Science Week, the festival will see children engaging in dozens of events in schools, Tipperary libraries, Nenagh Arts centre and some of the third ...

Michael Lowry T.D.

6 days ago

I spoke with Fran on Tipp Today this morning in relation to Tipperary projects in Templemore, Roscrea and Fethard receiving over €7 million in funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, the JPC meeting with Commissioner Drew Harris, Tipperary Drug Unit, Direct Provision and much more... ... See MoreSee Less

Michael Lowry TippFM interview November 6th

Listen to Michael Lowry TippFM interview November 6th by Michael Lowry TD #np on #SoundCloud

Michael Lowry T.D.

7 days ago

LOWRY CONFIRMS FUNDING OF OVER €7 MILLION FOR TIPPERARY PROJECTS THROUGH THE RURAL REGENERATION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND

Independent TD, Deputy Michael Lowry has welcomed the securing of over €7 million for Tipperary Projects under the latest funding measures announced through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, following representations with Minister Michael Ring in the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Deputy Lowry said that the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund is a very important programme for communities in Tipperary. This Funding which is being provided will enable the delivery of Fethard Town Park, the establishment of an Enterprise, Digital and Social Media Hub in Roscrea and an Enterprise and Cultural Centre in Templemore Town Hall.

Deputy Lowry concluded; this latest round of funding will support local communities that are in need of investment and it’s great to see the programme continuing to grow and make a difference for rural Tipperary.

Details of the Tipperary Projects:

Fethard Town Park €2,600,000.00

Roscrea Enterprise, Digital and Social Media Hub €1,925,546.00

Enterprise and Culture Centre in Templemore Town Hall €2,529,000.00 ... See MoreSee Less

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Michael Lowry T.D.

7 days ago

LOWRY ADDRESSES COMMISSIONER HARRIS AT MEETING OF JPC.

Michael Lowry TD

Addressing Garda Commissioner at a recent JCP meeting Deputy Michael Lowry said ‘Mr. Harris you came to your job as Commissioner with a strong reputation. Bringing a broad range of professional experience in policing matters. Your ability and capability is proven. Since taking up your role as Commissioner you have already made decisions with far reaching consequences for the Garda Force and in particular for the Tipperary Division. It would have been beneficial had you consulted in advance with all of the stake holders. Had you consulted and listened you would then be making informed decisions based on the experience of local officers on the ground. Those Officers would have advised of practical and operational difficulties with the restructuring plan as it applies to Tipperary.

In respect of the Restructuring Plan, you Commissioner had published a national set of guidelines and criteria which were to underpin decisions on amalgamations and location of administrative headquarters. In the case of Tipperary/Clare amalgamation you pulled the pin on those guidelines and effectively sidestepped them. As a consequence, you did a disservice to Tipperary and Thurles. Commissioner I would like to ask how you arrived at these decisions to amalgamate Tipp with Clare and to move Divisional Headquarters to Ennis. Considering you didn’t use the National Guidelines what criteria did you use to determine the outcome? On what basis do you substantiate the logic of the decision?

Thurles has enjoyed the status of Divisional Headquarters for many generations. It has history and tradition. It is a Station that is geographically well located when compared to Ennis which is on the extremity of the newly configureddivision. Thurles is a very busy Station and central to a demand on it’s services is the level of activity of Semple Stadium. Thurles was always a sought after Station by career gardai. Some of the finest police men and women served in Thurles. Many of them were promoted to high ranking positions nationally. Unfortunately,because of your decision to change it’s status Thurles will no longer have that appeal to career gardai.

Commissioner you tell us your new plans will make for more visible policing. How do you intend to address existing issues in Tipperary such as lack of manpower, inadequate transport and insufficient access to modern technology? Our experience here in Tipperary of amalgamations is very negative. Templemore District was disbanded and divided between Nenagh and Thurles Districts. As a result, we have an appalling deficit of policing in Roscrea with an acute manpower shortage. The opening hours of Templemore Garda Station have been cut back.’ ... See MoreSee Less