In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

'Disgraceful attack on a local family' – Gardaí appeal for information as three vehicles set on fire in Lissenhall;

 

Construction of new 50-bed nursing home in Nenagh to begin next September with 2022 completion timeframe;

 

Handbags of love – Borrisokane woman Deirdre Sage overwhelmed with response to her appeal to help destitute women in Limerick;

 

Women's group in Aglish raise over €53,000 for cancer support centre;

 

Hospice Tree of Remembrance is lit up at Nenagh Courthouse;

 

Ormond Octaves reach high notes in church concert for Teach Saoirse;

 

Ballinahinch native Ciara McCullough to run almost 1,000km for Children's Grief Centre;

 

Publication of 'Nenagh Life Through the Lens', the Guardian's photobook of North Tipp through the ages;

 

Council rent review funding used for boiler maintenance;

 

RNLI urges public to support Lifeboat's 'Perfect Storm' appeal;

 

Anger over vacant houses in Nenagh district, with 763 approved applicants for council housing;

 

Local TDs meet minister and action group over Dean Maxwell future;

 

Remembering Daniel Carroll – Templederry event for local man gunned down in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday;

 

Baritone Dylan Rooney's church concert in Ballinree this weekend;

 

Variety of crafts at Newport Christmas market;

 

Happy birthday to Tom Cooney, Killaloe's oldest person at 104...

You'll also find lots of photos of festive cheer from parties around the county in this week's Guardian, out Wednesday morning.