Angela Starr of Nenagh's well-known Mitchel St shop sells a Tipp flag to Dromineer man Ted Knight. Photograph: Bridget Delaney.

In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

Hurling fever hits Tipp – excitement builds ahead of minor and senior All Ireland finals on Sunday;

 

Planning permission granted for 86-bedroom nursing home in Borrisoleigh;

 

Passing of well known local men Reggie Hodgins of Nenagh and Rickard Deasy of Carrigahorig;

 

Sun shines on successful Nenagh Castle Fest;

 

All-Ireland eve focus on Nenagh's Starr & Sons shop, which has been operating for 109 years;

 

Ballina/Killaloe Darkness Into Light raises €21,000;

 

An Bord Pleanála rules in favour of new houses planned for Nenagh;

 

Newport Garda Station reopens;

 

Final chance offered for people to sponsor Nenagh's Scouts Hall;

 

Cash stolen from Nenagh cafe;

 

Another successful Gathering in Portroe;

 

Silvermines honours local community hero Pat Keane;

 

Nenagh's Moyles family hold cancer fundraiser;

 

Details of Culture Night events planned for Tipperary;

 

Eight-page courses & hobbies feature;

 

And a 32-page All-Ireland supplement in this week's Nenagh Guardian, out Wednesday morning.