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 On Thursday night, next, Thurles Lions Club will hold a Race Night at Tipperary’s Premier night spot, HQ Nightclub, here in Thurles.
The event which is taking place in association with “Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy Association“, will take place in Molly’s Bar, one of six unique theme bars, within this nightclub complex.
Do come along folks and enjoy a great night of fun and excitement at the races and help support a very worthy charity.
There will be lots of races and bundles of prizes to be won, so throw on that new frock or jeans, gel the hair, grab a few mates from work and lets make a night of it.
The ‘White flag’ will be raised at 9.00pm so don’t be late and note admission is totally free.
All further information you may require can be had from: – Pat Hayes tel:086-2302808, or from: – Adrian Purcell tel 086-8870755.
 Following the success of our last competition, why not enter our latest contest, with a chance to win the fantastic Wii Game “2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa” launched just last week.
This game is sponsored by Europe’s fastest growing Irish gaming web site – The Gaming Liberty. com
The question to be answered is:- “In what year did the last World Cup take place?”
To enter this competition visit the ‘Competition’ Section on the top right sidebar of this page and carefully pick your answer.
Remember entry is free and you have just one chance, so we wish all competitors the best of luck.
Note: This competition ends at 12.00pm, May 31st 2010.
Winner will be notified by email.
Thurles town can now boasts that it has a venue to support just about every conceivable activity and entertainment, both outdoor and indoor, known to mankind. But lets be honest Thurles Shopping Centre have added the crowning glory this Christmas season, with their creation of a 250 square metre indoor Ice Rink Arena.
 Thurles Ice Arena at Slievenamon Rd, Thurles, Co.Tipperary. This Ice Arena presents a spectacular vision of a “Winter Wonderland” scene, magically created next door to where Santa Claus and his many Elves will be resident during the weeks prior to Christmas eve.
Santa’s residence is a log cabin standing nicely secluded in a magical forest of real 14 ft Christmas trees, so young and old can come visit him in the privacy of his new home and whisper maybe just a hint of what they would prefer in their stocking this Christmas.
Santa has already visited the Thurles Shopping Centre in the past week, so you had better watch out as he was possibly checking who was naughty and who was nice, as he finalises his annual visit to homes in Thurles this Christmas Eve.
The new Ice Arena, purposely built by an experienced ice installation company, can cater for approximately 80 people each hour. The arena offers special family and group rates and a very special price for school groups, but remember bookings are on a first come first served basis so make sure that you are not disappointed.
Note also: Experienced skaters Chleo Woodlock and Sioban Cahill will be on hand to supervise and help the inexperienced skater to get started.
Don’t miss your chance to skate on this fabulous Ice Skating Arena and remember there is free car parking for 600 vehicles and over 25 superb retail outlets for shoppers to browse through at their ease.
To experience the sheer thrill of skating, visitors can make their booking by dialing a dedicated Ice Line at Telephone Number 0504-24655.
The full details are available at; http://www.thurles.ie/downloads/ice-rink.pdf
The Ice Skating Arena will run only until Sunday 10th January 2010, so don’t miss this opportunity.
Update: Click here for update.
 Thurles Town Councillor Michael Grogan has strongly backed a motion that the newly revamped ‘Field of Legends’ Semple Stadium should play host to the 2009 Senior Munster Hurling Final.
Monday’s Munster Council GAA meeting received a motion from outgoing Tipperary chair John Costigan that Thurles would be the venue for the final to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in the Cathedral town.
Munster Council Chairman, Jimmy O’ Gorman of Waterford is said to be “strongly considering” the request and a response is expected in the near future.
Speaking to Thurles. Info Cllr. Grogan said:
“We have a facility for the game of hurling that is second to none in the country. I would go as far as to call on the Munster council to issue a regulation that, where possible, that the Munster hurling final would be played every year in the home of hurling here in Thurles. The current stadium chairman Con Hogan and his team have done a fantastic job and have built on the work of previous stadium committees done through the years. We now have a stadium that is the envy of counties the length and breadth of the country, and one that generates a lot of money for the town and the local economy. In Thurles we have the history, the town facilities, the hurling tradition, the passion and the capacity for such an event. I feel that the majority of the general GAA public would be supportive of the notion that Thurles would hold the Munster Hurling final annually. Every hurling fan enjoys the pilgrimage to Semple Stadium, and I feel that it would be an unbelievable boost to the town of Thurles if the Munster hurling final was held here every year.”
 Possible one of the best kept secrets in Thurles at this time is the Mitchel House Restaurant. Proprietors of this fine establishment are Michael and Denise O’Dwyer, both veterans of the world of good food. The restaurant is tucked away in the oldest part of Thurles town, with private free car parking at the rear, (left off St. Mary’s Avenue). This quality restaurant allows the customer to enjoy excellent food in a friendly and unhurried atmosphere.
If you are a lover of good food and excellent wine, you will not want to miss this restaurants Wine Appreciation Dinner on 20th November next, hosted by Award Winning Sommelier and wine educator Pascal Playon. Pascal will guide you on a fascinating sensory experience of whites & reds. He will explore the origins of some of the restaurants most famous varieties, and suggest the foods that best complement each choice.
The menu chosen for the evening, I understand, will include Salmon, Loin of Venison, and Roasted Pork Belly ( had the latter with mixed herbs, roasted pimentos drizzled with scallion vinaigrette the other night – makes my mouth water). Award winning Head Chef Brendan Sheridan from Claridges Hotel in London will be slaving away over the hot stove as usual. (Have you tasted his warm fritters of Plum & Apple, with just the hint of ginger orange caramel. I think I could marry that man). Oh and request a little vanilla ice cream with the fritters, – yeees yum.
I think its probably best that I empty my head of all food thoughts and examine wine matters. The restaurant’s cellar, for me, boasts, some of the best and Pascal will root them out. Pascal by the way is a former winner of the Wedgewood Wine service award in 1998 and represented Ireland internationally in London. Georgina Campbell graded him Best Sommelier in Ireland in 2000, Best Wine List in 2001 and while I am name dropping, his name comes up in Gerry Ryan‘s book (RTE fame) as his favourite Sommelier.
Two of my favourite labels to be found in Michael’s cellar at Mitchel House are:
- Les Hauts du Monteillet, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes 2006. An imaginative and very attractive wine made from a blend of white Rhone region varieties. It has a zippy nose, if you can imagine, of a mixture of apple-blossom, lilies and lemon bon bons. The palate has a silky texture , with fine, green apple acidity that marshals the flavour. It’s not unusual for a white wine to benefit from decanting and this wine does just that.
- Moscato Passito (Denominazione Di Origine Controllata), Made from the native Moscato grape dried on ‘graticci’, latter a traditional Italian rush mat. Once fermented it is aged for 12 months in oak barrels and has a deep golden colour and an intensely aromatic flavour rather like a mix of apricot and liquid Acacia honey. This Moscato Passito is perfect with mature cheeses or any dessert.
Need to score brownie points with the wife or return a favour to a good friend? Here is your chance, make a reservation to what promises to be a delicious and enjoyable event.
My advise to the customer: Best to arrive hungry.
Reservations for the Mithcel House Restaurant, Wine Appreciation Dinner on Thursday 20th November can be booked by either;
Phone: 0504-90776
or
E-Mail: mitchelhouse@eircom.net
See you there, remember November 20th. Put it in your diary.
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