New Silvermines investigations begin 15 years after rehab works.

Wednesday, 5th August marked a major milestone for Silvermines as Silvermines Community Centre CLG formally signed the contract for its NTDC LEADER Programme 2023–2027 grant, securing one of the most significant renewable energy investments ever undertaken in the village.

SIGA Hydro Ltd is to complete a programme of ground investigation works ahead of construction of the hydroelectric pumped storage power project proposed at Silvermines.

Deputy O’Meara with Minister Lawless meeting with senior management of Tipperary ETB in Nenagh last month.

The Silvermines Folk Choir with Fr Brendan Moloney presenting the cheque for Milford Hospice to Mary Ryan-Mulqueen’s family, Judy, Kara and Fionn.

In 2025 Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat - Jean Spier - launched 17 times and brought 21 people to safety. You can support the Dromineer lifeboat team by taking part in their fundraiser during the month of May.