The annual Tipperary Historical Journal has established itself, both here and abroad, as an authoritative source of new research on the history of County Tipperary.

The Tipperary Historical Journal, since its inception, has published new research on Co. Tipperary spanning a multitude of disciplines.

Topics covered this year included Tipperary and the Spanish Flu -quite aptly, Cashel's Bolton Library, Bloody Sunday and many more.

Des Marnane is the Editor and he spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.

This year like many other organisations around the county – the Lions club fundraising ability has been severely hampered, however, that doesn't mean the need for their assistance has gone away.

So the Roscrea Lions club have come up with an innovative way of raising the money for their hampers.

Seamus Dennison former Munster Rugby great and president of the Roscrea Lions Club spoke to Fran about it on Tipp Today this morning.

Yesterday we had Pat call us on the show, who was speaking on behalf of his mother over her Life Assurance Policy.

Pat's mum feels she has been duped by her assurance provider, who after paying about 40k on the policy, is now being told she will get just a few thousand euros, not what she believed she was sold.

Many others came on with us , with the same stories.

Frances O'Hanlon of FOH Finance spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning where she offered advice on what people should do if in the same situation.

The Taoiseach has been called on to extend the time limit for Terminal Illness Medical Cards from one to two years.

The call comes after the terminal illness campaigner John Wall wrote to Minister Stephen Donnelly rejecting Government proposals in relation to widening the remit of Terminal Illness Medical Cards.

John Wall is living with a terminal illness and he spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.

Ultan Nesbitt from Centenary Home and Garden joined Fran on Tipp Today this morning for his weekly advice slot.

Covid-19 has been extremely difficult on everyone in our community but especially our elderly.

Gardai in Nenagh are undertaking to personally deliver Christmas gifts and cards to the elderly in Nenagh day care centre and Nursing Homes.

Gifts and cards can be dropped at Nenagh Garda Station. 

Superintendent Eddie Golden spoke to Fran about the initiative on Tipp Today this week.

Toxic Positivity – Dr Dean Burnett – Neuroscientist and writer - Author of 'The Idiot Brain' 'The Happy Brain' & 'Brain Yapping' -

We are often encouraged to take on a more positive mindset and always look at things with rose coloured glasses.

This advice has never been stronger than during the Pandemic but there are warnings that negative thoughts and experiences should not be ignored.

‘Toxic positivity,’ ‘is when positivity ignores reality. It’s when people insist on themselves and others being happy, when the situation fully justifies the opposite.

Its a fascinating subject and has been written about by neuroscientist and author Dr Dean Burnett, who spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this week.

Greenways, blue ways, walkways, trails and tracks are popping up all over the county, presenting a great distraction to people over the lockdowns.

With all things that become popular however, some issues arise, particularly when it comes to parking.

The High King's loop in Cashel is no exception.

Roger Kennedy, Cashel Councillor spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this week about the recent issues.

As well as being gifted in music, the Morrisseys are now delving in to the world of beauty and fashion! Lovers of fashion, makeup, skincare and feeling good have set up an online platform directed at those aged 40+(+). They share their experiences, love of clothes and makeup.

In the latest episode of the Walk and Talk series, Fran and John G O'Dwyer took to the hills of Aherlow!