Borrisoleigh Festival Booklet 2015

Borrisoleigh Festival July 24th, 25th, 26th 2015

www.borrisoleighfestival.com

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Chairman’s Address Fearainn céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine go dtí Féile Buireas Úi Luioch 2015.

On behalf of the festival committee I would like to welcome everyone to the Borrisoleigh Festival 2015. Many have travelled long distances and from overseas to take part in the festivities. We hope to provide fun and entertainment for all the family in a safe and friendly environment.

We have brought the festival forward in the year to July due to the inclement weather experienced last year in October. A huge thank you to all the people of Borrisoleigh who come together to make this such a wonderful occasion and provide an opportunity to highlight all that is good in the Parish to all who visit.

A special word of thanks to all the sponsors for their generous contributions. Their support makes it possible to ensure that the festival continues to be a huge success and grows better each year.

Please support them whenever you can.

We are delighted to welcome IrishTV to Borrisoleigh to film some events and conduct interviews and showcase Borrisoleigh to a huge audience both here and abroad.

On behalf of the festival committee I would like to wish Marie Ryan, The Dubai Rose, from Borrisoleigh the very best of luck in the Rose of Tralee competition. We would also like to wish Sgt Tom McCormack all the best in his retirement and thank An Garda Siochana for all their support and assistance throughout the weekend. Thanks also to Patrice Cooney for a job well done in her inaugural year as Lord Mayoress. Congratulations also to Fr. Vincent Stapleton on his recent ordination.

As seen in programme of events herein, there is something for everyone and for all ages. We hope you will enjoy all the fun and entertainment at Borrisoleigh Festival 2015.

Joe Loughnane

Front Cover Art Competition Winner Well done to all the children who took part in the art competition. There were a lot of really good entries. The winner, who’s entry is on the front cover is Shane Maher, 4th Class, Scoil Naomh Cualán.

Pictured before the launch of the 2015 Borrisoleigh Festival with the Main Sponsors, Ryan's of Camden St., Dublin are:- Back row: Brendan Maher, Sean Shanahan, Marie Shanahan, Patrice Cooney, Mayoress of Borrisoleigh, Tom Mason, Phil Mason, Kathleen Scanlon, Nuala Ryan, Fiona Max and Breda Ryan . Front row: Joe Loughnane and members of the Ryan Family, Bernie, Liam, Martin (Snr), Pauline and Brenda. Committee members missing from photo are:-Fiona Ryan, Declan Curtis, Tony Madden, Margaret Madden, Derry O Donnell and Teresa Murray.

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The Dubai Rose Marie Ryan from Borrisoleigh tells us her story Little did I know when I decided to make the move to Dubai what was ahead of me. It has been an exciting year full of firsts and it has exceeded my expectations in every way.

It all began in September when a colleague of mine in Raffles International School, Dubai suggested that I attend the Dubai Rose meeting for 2015. This girl was the 2013 Dubai Rose and couldn't speak highly enough of her 'Rose' experience. Given that my dad had christened me his 'Dubai Rose' at a dinner in Inch House before I left, I decided to give it a go. Things took off from there and very soon I was right in the thick of it. Since then, it has just been incredible.

Portlaoise was such an amazing experienceone that I will never forget. There were 56 roses from all over the world there to represent their Rose centres. Of this 56, 23 were put through to go to Tralee in August. I was the last name called out which was a long wait for my friends and family. Thankfully all the hard work paid off.

First I took part in the Dubai Rose selection where they mirrored the Tralee format. I participated in individual interviews, group interviews and a stage interview which was all very daunting to say the least. Luckily I was chosen to represent the Irish community of Dubai in the Rose selection in Portlaoise. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who travelled to Portlaoise, as well as all the people who sent cards and well wishes my way. I appreciate them all so much and I am overwhelmed by the support I have received.

It is such a great honour to be representing the Irish community in Dubai but also to represent Borrisoleigh on an international stage. It is an experience I am really looking forward to and I hope I can do you all proud.

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Historical Society As part of the Borrisoleigh “Gathering Festival” 2013, our Society undertook “ Walk down Memory Lane”. Due to the success of same, we weren't in a position to complete the Walk.

The Gathering Festival of 2015 will include the completion of the historical walk commencing at Shanahan’s Centra Shop, Ileigh Road. at 3 o’clock on Saturday 25th July.

The Society has introduced many great lectures since its foundation to Borrisoleigh and its environs. Probably the most historical lecture was the “life and times of Sean Hogan who was rescued at Knocklong”.

We were privileged to have his son and name sake Sean Hogan at that lecture and many of his relatives. We will recommence our lectures in the Autumn and look forward to many and varied lectures.

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Borris-Ileigh Camogie Club Borris-Ileigh Camogie Club would like to wish all the best to the Borrisoleigh Festival committee on all its fantastic efforts in making this event bigger and better each year.

The following are the officers and committee of our club: Carmel Harkin (Chairperson), Mike Galvin (Vice-Chair), Joanne Treacy (Treasurer), Paula Ryan (Registrar and Acting Secretary), Catherine Delaney (PRO) & Caroline Harkin Our club, which was re-established in 2007, has (CWO), Nora O’Brien, Teresa Kiely, Triona gone from strength to strength, promoting itself Fitzgerald and Liam Stapleton. from Junior level to qualifying as a Senior club Managers: U6 Brendan Fanning, U8 Patricia in a very short length of time. In 2014, our Inter- Ryan & Marion Hodgins, U10 & U12 Mike mediates reached both League and ChampionGalvin, U14 Martin Hayes, U16 Liam Stapleship county finals, and won the County ton, Minor Philip Delaney and Senior David Championship beating Drom in the final, and O’Connor. brought the CARROLL CUP back to Borris.

Please contact any of the above if you wish to become involved at committee level or as part Borris-Ileigh U14 Feile na Gael camogie team of a team. travelled to Donegal to represent their club and county on Friday 19th June to Sunday 21st June We can be contacted on BORRIS-ILEIGH 2015. The girls did there own fundraising to pay CAMOGIE on Facebook, or through any comfor the trip, and all support was greatly appreci- mittee member. ated.

As part of the Festival weekend, the Annual The clubs membership continues to increase.

U10 Tomás Max Tournament will take place on This is due to the dedication and time given by the evening of Friday July 24th in the town all the team mentors, who encourage all players, park. participating teams are Borrisoleigh, Moy(as young as four!!) to train each week and go carkey-Borris, Holycross & Drom. The Tournaout and enjoy the game of camogie. ment starts at 6.45pm.

Without, new players each year, clubs can diminish, and it is the time given by all the menCome along and be entertained, as our girls tors, players and committee that our club fight to retain their title. continues to be a success.

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Programme of Events

Friday 24th Tomás Max camogie U10 tournament Time: 6.45pm Location: Town Park – 4 teams will participate including Borris-Ileigh, Moycarkey, Holycross and Drom-Inch. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Official Opening of the Festival by our Main Sponsors Ryans of Camden Street Dublin with members of the Festival Committee Time: 9pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Live music by ‘Acoustra’ Time: 9pm-11pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Saturday 25th Bush and Briar Ramblers Walks: Walk 1: Knockanora (the Tower) (3.5 hrs approx.). Moderate to difficult walk, for experienced walkers with a good level of fitness. Boots essential. Registration Time: 9.30 am. Location: New Community Centre to the rear of the Church. (Refreshments will also be served here after walk) Walk 2: Latteragh Forest Loop (1.5 – 2hrs approx.). Easy walk, not suitable for buggies.

Registration Time: 10.30 am. Location: New Community Centre to the rear of the Church.

(Refreshments will also be served here after walk) ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Borrisoleigh Line Dancing Display Time: 12pm – 1.30pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to the Marian Hall

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Food and Craft Fair Time: 12 – 6pm: Location: McDonagh Square ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Baking Competition “Bake 4 Borris" Competition. Pastry: 4 Categories:- Sweet/Savoury - Breads and Scones - Cakes for any occasion - Kids section, cupcakes. All entries to be dropped into Community Centre before 2.00 pm. Viewing from 3.00 pm. Results will be announced at 6.00 pm. Entry is free. All cakes to be sold after the results are announced. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Historical Walk through Borrisoleigh Time: 3 - 6pm: Location: Commencing at Shanahan’s Centra going to McDonagh square and up Pallas Street ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Variety Concert featuring talent from Borrisoleigh and neighbouring parishes Time: 7.30pm: Location: Open air in McDonagh Square.

Special Guest Appearance by Dubai Rose of Tralee: Marie Ryan Ballyroan who will be interviewed by our Lord Mayoress Patrice Cooney. Marie will also present the prizes for the School’s Art Competition. Art work will be on display throughout the weekend in the Community Centre. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Churn Racing Competition Time: 7.30pm: Location: Pallas Street ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Saturday Music in the

pubs Live music by ‘Ochy Calderon’ Latin Caribbean Fusion Salsa band Stapleton’s - Brick lane Time: 9pm-11pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square.

Finn’s - Brian, Niall & Luke ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Sunday 26th Field Day Time: 2pm - 5pm Location: Town Park Vintage Car Display Veteran Hurling Tournament featuring Borris-Ileigh, Upperchurch-Drombane, Newport and Sean Treacys Tug Of War competition Strong Man Display by All-Ireland champion Kevin Murray Sheaf Toss competition Horse Shoe Throwing Bubble Soccer Pony Rides Athletics competition Barbeque And lots more ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Old time dancing with music by the Castle Trio: Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Live music by ‘Ebony’: Sunday M Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. usic in th ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Finn’s - e pubs O Live music by ‘Silver Dollar: Stapleton chy Calderon ’s - Silve Time: 8pm – 9.45pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. r Dollar ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ Official Closing of the Festival by Lord Mayoress of Borrisoleigh, Patrice Cooney Time: 9.45 pm Location: Open air in McDonagh Square. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ In case of severe inclement weather, outdoor music gigs due to play in The Square will be moved to the Community Centre to the rear of the Church All events organised by the Borrisoleigh Festival Committee in conjunction with The Borrisoleigh Development Association

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The Bush and Briar Ramblers The Bush and Briar Ramblers welcome you all to the Borrisoleigh Festival 2015 and whatever your choice of entertainment over the weekend, we hope you enjoy the fun on offer.

We were established as a direct result of the Gathering Festival in Borrisoleigh in October 2013 and have slowly become part of the active community organising moderate and easy walks locally.

Last year we organised 2 walks for the Festival Weekend, one on the Devils Bit and the other was around the newly opened Inch Loop Walk (Cosán Felim) The Devils Bit is held dear to our hearts, not only for its wonderful walking terrain and views but also, as the place we evolved from and has been adopted as our spiritual mountain and its image can be seen on our group badge.

This year we are again putting on 2 walks and moving a little west to the general area of Latteragh Forest with both routes enjoying the tranquillity and views on our own doorstep.

1…. The long walk is 12km walk over a variety of terrain, on and off track (through bush and briar), to the summit of Knockanora (Lanigan’s Tower) and it is really worth the effort.

2…. The shorter walk is 7km and is on a forest road with hidden gems to make it equally as enjoyable as the long walk but without the more serious climb.

We hope you can make it out to join us on one of our walks over the festival weekend and maybe even see you on the hills later in the year to enjoy the natural world around us.

If you wish to contact the group or have any suggestions on activities for the group our email is : bushandbriarramblers@gmail.com Your input would be most welcome.

We are also on Facebook: Bush & Briar Ramblers. Feel free to LIKE us.

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND – Happy walking

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Borrisoleigh Line Dancers Line Dancing has been popular since 1970 but it wasnt until 1992 when Billy Ray Cyrus released a song called Acky Breaky Heart the Country Line Dancing scene took off and a new generation of dancing was born. The definition of Line Dancing is a synchronised choreographed steps by a group of people who dance in a line and which may move to repeat the same pattern, facing up to four different “walls� (directions).

To this day Line Dancing is as big as it was all those years ago but like everything it has changed with the time and moved into the 21st century. We dont dance to just Country and Western music we dance to every type of music. We also do a variety of steps and dances that include Waltzes, Tangos, Latin American even Irish to name a few.

I started Line Dancing 16 years ago and I have been an Advanced level dancer (there are five levels) for many years now. The August Bank Holiday last year I started my very first Line Dancing class here

in Borrisoleigh and it became so popular I started a second class on Thursday nights the following October. We have since learned up to twenty dances and will be continuing this September. We dance for an hour and half and its an exciting fun way to exercise, you are more than welcome to join us. If you have never danced before or if you fancy a new hobby then you will find us in the Marian Hall.

On Saturday July 25th we will be in the square for our end of year hoedown. We would love to show you a couple of our dances and hopefully you will join us in a dance or two. We start at at Midday and we will be there until 1:30.

Don't forget your cowboyhats and lets have a real honky-tonk party.

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by Father Vincent Stapleton Unfortunately, I was on a hospital placement in Florida and missed out on the first Borrisoleigh Gathering Festival. I had to look on in envy at the photos and videos that were appearing on Facebook. I got a sense that it was a special occasion – a modern example of community spirit. Many good fruits and concrete organisations have come from the Gathering. At present the spirit of community is alive in Borris. This kind of spirit does not fall from the sky but comes from volunteers who are willing to put their energy and talents to work for the common good.

I have now been removed from home, on and off, for the best part of a six year period.

As an ordained Priest, I will be assigned to another community. I will have to try and make a new home. This gives me a deeper appreciation of the parish where I was raised. While Borrisoleigh is no longer the little village, it retains a big heart. Our people have a sense of solidarity in good times and bad. We are by no means perfect but the vast majority of our people have that essential foundation for a living community – generosity of spirit. We also have a sense of possibility and achievement which can be traced back to success on the sports field but probably runs even deeper.

we don’t lose this connection with our heritage. I am grateful for all the people of Borrisoleigh who have helped me not just in the last six years journeying towards Priesthood but from my childhood. I am grateful for the values I learned here. It reminds me of the African saying – “It takes a village to raise a child.” I am counting on your prayers to keep me on the right path.

Events like the Gathering are a much needed antidote to the individualism of life today.

Especially for our young people – who haven’t seen as many county or All-Ireland final wins as we would like – it shows them I think back to St. Cualan arriving into the the community spirit and the importance of quiet glen where he formed a community to celebration in life. I don’t remember the praise God. I think of past generations who Fairs of Borris but I am just old enough to lived through poverty, famine and emigraremember fondly, the neighbours coming tion and those who fought for a better future together to save the ‘cocks’ of hay. I hope for this nation. I think of the missionary spir- that in years to come the children of this it in the parish, of Bishop Shanahan and time will look back fondly and reminisce Quinlan and others who brought the values about the Gathering days. they learned here to the far reaches of the globe. In our brave new world, I hope that

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