The Ahern family light up their residence for Christmas for charity every year. Pictured at the switching on of the lights party on Friday evening last are (from left) Darren Quirke, Emma Quirke, Ellen Ahern, Pat and Patricia Ahern, Diarmuid Quirke and Kathryn Quirke. Photo: Bridget Delaney

In this week's Nenagh Guardian news...

One in four reject council house offer – 3,400 applicants on council housing list and 25% of those offered a house reject the offer;

 

Garda warning on burglaries following spate of incidents, including break-ins to four premises on Nenagh street;

 

Life saved at Anna Kelly's pharmacy in Nenagh;

 

Nenagh to host community Christmas Day dinner;

 

Presidential candidate Tim Cullinan urges IFA members to get out and vote;

 

Man jailed over circulation of fake €50 notes in Nenagh district;

 

The Christmas Day swim at Youghalarra;

 

Anger aired at another public meeting on the future of nursing home care in Roscrea;

 

'We're the forgotten people' – council row over roads funding;

 

Former Fianna Fáil local election candidate Brendan Murphy join's Michael Lowry's team;

 

Passing of former North Tipp senator Liam Whyte;

 

Christmas festival in Cloughjordan;

 

Ormond Octaves concert at the Church of St Mary of the Rosary in Nenagh;

 

North Tipp IFA Chairperson Imelda Walsh hits out at misinformation over farm produce;

 

Festive lights and Christmas market in Newport;

 

High levels of patient satisfaction at Nenagh hospital;

 

'No More Nightmares' in Nenagh – swansong showcase for local live music promotion outfit;

 

Christmas Crooners in Nenagh...

 

This week's Guardian also a bumper 32-page 'Christmas 2019 in Nenagh' shopping guide – out now!