Joe Pryce of Tipperary Mid West Radio conducted an interview with a representative of the group organising a campaign to stop the neglect of the town by various levels of government.
Read more: Interview on TMWR About Campaign to Bring Tipp Back
The Council proposes to reduce dramatically the number of parking spaces outside residents' homes along Davitt Street in the town. Although there appear to be no accident or speed violation statistics, the changes are being justified on the basis of "traffic calming". As residents try to think about where they can park if the moves go ahead, people are talking about the walking distances that would be involved for small children or elderly people, among other problems they will face.
Read more: Claims That Up to Forty Parking Spaces to be Removed by Council
The group organising a campaign to stop the neglect of Tipperary Town have announced the date for the first protest march. They say that the action is not just about the roadworks, as the Council seem to think, but about the neglect the town has suffered over many years across a range of issues affecting the town.
The Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service has shared a video on their Facebook page that shows a very simple but essential precaution that should be taken in every home. The video was made when the Clonmel Brigade attended a fire last week.
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