Last Saturday's 'Christmas Tractors of Nenagh' festive parade proved to be a tremendous success. Photograph: Pallas Photos.

In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

Early Christmas present for Cullinan – Joy and celebration in extra measures in Toomevara as local farmer Tim Cullinan elected as new IFA president;

 

Looking forward to the Christmas Day swim at Youghal Quay and run in Nenagh;

 

Fresh concerns raised over section of Nenagh-Thurles road at Latteragh, which is in danger of “collapse”;

 

Over 5,000 shoeboxes sent from Nenagh to Ukraine as part of Team Hope Christmas appeal;

 

Council reviewing policy amid claims that parking charges are “killing business”;

 

“Crazy situation” over unused CCTV security cameras;

 

Successful farm safety seminar hosted by Nenagh CBS;

 

Community groups honoured at Nenagh Municipal District Awards;

 

Jigsaw mental health service for young people to develop Nenagh outreach centre;

 

Flashing sign to be installed on speed-prone Roscrea road;

 

Bishop Fintan's Christmas message...

 

You'll also find lots of photos of festive happenings from around the area in this week's Guardian, which is out on Tuesday morning, Christmas Eve