Borrisoleigh Festival 2016 Booklet

July 17th 2016

www.borrisoleighfestival.com

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Borrisoleigh Festival 2016 Chairman’s Address Ba mhaith liom céad míle fáilte a chur roimh gach duine ó chian is ó chóngar go Buireas Uí Luíoch an deireadh seachtaine seo. Fáilte speisialta a roimh ár gcairde ó thar lear.

Is é seo an bhliain ar leath, táimid ag ceiliúradh an Comoradh Céad Bliain den Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916. Dá bhrí sin, chomh maith leis an gceol, amhráin agus rince, tá mórshúil mór againn faoi an bhliain 1916.

Bainaigí sult as an lá!

I am delighted to welcome you all to the Borrisoleigh Festival 2016 in particular those of you who have travelled from far and wide.

Marie Ryan, Tipperary Rose 2015, Joe Loughnane, Festival Chairman, Fiona Max, Festival Secretary

In this the year of the centenary of the Easter rising it is only right that we celebrate our freedom and all that is good in our community here in Borrisoleigh. While the Ireland of our forefathers bears little resemblance to the Ireland of today, it is fair to say that the people of Ireland and particularly the people of Borrisoleigh have not lost their identity in any way.

Although one of the smallest parishes in Tipperary, Borrisoleigh has an abundance of clubs and societies for young and old. This year we have concentrated the festival into one day and we hope that all the family will find enjoyment and entertainment in some form.

Once again we are very grateful to all our sponsors who keep us going year after year and in particular our main sponsor Ryan’s of Camden Street.

Is mise, Seosamh O’Lochtnáin.

The festival committee would like to take this opportunity to sympathise with the Butler family on the recent passing of Norah who acted as secretary of the Borrisoleigh Festival for no less than seventeen years.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Parnell St. Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Phone: 0504

Shanahans Centra -TOPAZ Borrisoleigh

Special Offers Every Week At Centra Truck Stop and Bus Park Opening soon

Best of luck to Borrisoleigh Festival

O’Connells Pharmacy Borrisoleigh Tel: 0504~51132 Fax: 0504~50918 Open Monday - Fri 9:30am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

visit our new website www.oconnellspharmacy.ie Wishing every success to the Borrisoleigh Festival and hoping a good weekend is had by all Best wishes from David & staff.

JOEY O’DWYER CRAFT BUTCHERS MAIN ST. BORRISOLEIGH 0504 51629

Best Wishes to the Borrisoleigh Festival

Joey O’Dwyer Butcher Borrisoleigh O’Dwyer Butcher Borrisoleigh

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Supplier of nutritional remedies & specialized diet foods.

Anything you want health wise, We have it!

Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary Tel: 0504-31603 Fax: 0504-32714

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Loans are subject to terms & conditions. Templemore Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

Templemore Arms Hotel Templemore, Co. Tipperary Tel: 0504 31423 / 31281 Food Serving Times Food served all day everyday (Mon to Thurs 8am-9.30 Fri & Sat 8am-10pm Sunday 8am-9pm)

Breakfast 8am - 11.30, Lunch 12 - 2.30, Evening Meals 2.30-9.30 Mon - Thurs 8 - 9.30 Fri & Sat 8 - 10

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Superhuman Effort from Trevor On Saturday afternoon June 19th, Trevor Groome along with Barry Meehan, Davy Cullen and Pat Healy set out from Mizen Head in Co Cork with a view to cycling to Malin Head in Co Donegal in a 24 hour challenge.

It’s a trek that many would fail to complete in a car due to the fatigue of driving but the quartet of competitor involved here are no ordinary athletes, they are a rare breed.

The weather that greeted them on their journey was mist and rain for long spells but when one’s mind is tuned in to completing such a daunting task, such elements would not act as a deterrent in any way. When talking to Trevor during the week, he predicted that if all went well and to plan, the quartet would hit the Nenagh bypass at 11:30pm on Saturday night. They hit that stretch of road at 11 o’clock so the finishing time target was very much within their grasp.

sense of achievement when crossing the finish line must have been surreal and surely not surpassed in their future sporting endeavours.

All involved in Track-Attack would like to congratulate Trevor and his colleagues for their outstanding achievement. We would like to sincerely thank Trevor for offering to do the event in aid of our club. Everyone involved in the venture from the cyclist to their respective cycling clubs and the backroom team that included 2 vehicles travelling with them at all times deserve tremendous credit for their efforts. A huge well done to you all.

Since the journey has been completed, the only question been asked around Borrisoleigh since is “What will Trevor do next?”. Only time will tell but something tell me that the “madness” isn’t quite finished yet!!!!!!!!

While we were in the comforts of our beds throughout the night, the boys just drove on with an unrelenting pace of 32km per hour and as the passing kilometres were been ticked off, the finish line was getting closer while the clock kept on spouting positive readings.

The updates kept coming and when the quartet took flight for the last leg of the journey after refuelling in Muff in Co. Donegal, it was then obvious that the 24 hour target time was going to be shattered.

When crossing the finish line at Malin Head, the clock read just shy of 21 hours. If you were to eliminate the food breaks en-route, the total time in the saddle was 18 hours and 56 minutes. The quartet’s efforts could be described as superhuman, unbelievable and astonishing. All four deserve a huge nod of respect from anyone with any slight knowledge and interest in any code of sport. Their

The Groome family at Malin Head L-R: Evelyn, Ella, Therese, Eamon, Trevor and Jamie

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Best Wishes to Borrisoleigh Festival From John & Geraldine Walsh

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Best wishes to the Festival from all in

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Track-Attack As Track-Attack celebrates its second birthday, it continues to grow from strength to strength with members ranging over a vast array of ages. Over the winter months, our Monday night sessions saw an average of 150 participants taking to the track with each one of them striving to achieve their own individual goals while been part of the sporting and friendly atmosphere of a brilliant community project.

Although Track-Attack’s base is in Borrisoleigh, it is evidently about a far greater area. Parish bounds are irrelevant as it’s all about becoming a “Track-Attacker”. Nobody cares where participants hail from or what standard they are, everyone is welcome and encouraged to become part of the crew.

The quote of the year from one of our members summed it up – “I was looking around after finishing my run on Monday night and I saw people of 7 years and 70 all competing together, sur where else would you get it”

2016 to date have seen 247 people become members of Track-Attack. We are now entering our summer break but you can add to that number when we are back in action again in the autumn. Membership for the year is €10 for adults and €5 for Under 18’s.

For our weekly sessions, there is a €2 charge for adults but our underage members are free of charge.

A provisional date of Monday 3rd of October is set for our comeback so why not set that date in your diary to begin your 10 week fitness and recreational stint prior to the festive season…..

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Suppliers of Local Fresh Vegetables Available in The Bothy & on McDonagh Square.

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Best of luck to Borrisoleigh Festival From

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From all in

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DE BURGH MANOR ATHY, CO KILDARE www.deburghmanor.com Best of luck To Borrisoleigh Festival From Des Kennedy

Escape to your own exclusive, private manor in the heart of the Irish countryside

Borrisoleigh Monumental Works & Funeral Director Contact: Tom Stapleton Thurles Rd, Borrisoleigh Phone: 0504 51736 087 6805878

Magic Wok Borrisoleigh Booking 0504-51888 Open 5pm - 11:30pm Mon - Sat 12:30 - 11pm Sun & bank holidays All u can eat Sunday lunch buffet only €11.95 kids €6.95 (12 years and below) 12.30pm-4.00pm .

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Sunday & Bank Holidays 4pm- 8pm.

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TJ Ryan for all your power hosing needs and window cleaning Phone 086-3958963

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STAPLETONS BAKERY THURLES RD, BORRISOLEIGH Family run business since the 1920's

SELECTION of Brown & White Breads • Soda, Spelt & Low GI Fruit Bracks • Rolls • Five Grain & Wholemeal

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Best Wishes to

Borrisoleigh Festival from JOHN MAHER Transport Ltd

Phone: 0504 - 51194 Sean: 087 - 2210124 John: 087 - 2507000 Email: info@mahertransport.ie

Ryan Chilling Group, Nenagh Road, Borrisoleigh. Tel: 0504 51444

Wishing the Borrisoleigh Festival every success on July 17th

EASON THURLES 0504 24588 BEST WISHES TO ALL AT THE BORRISOLEIGH FESTIVAL

THE BOTHY

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Open:- Wed - Sat 10am-4pm

Tel: 0504 51312 & 086 - 2348019

Borrisoleigh Festival 2016 Programme of Events 8.45am: Registration for walks - leaving at 9am 11.45am: Live Music on The Square with Local Musicians 12.30pm: 1916 Theme Parade. Starting at Shanahans Centra and coming down to The Square 1pm: Official opening of the Festival and presentation of Art Competition Prizes

BBQ on Square From 12.30pm

by Tipperary Rose, Fiona O Sullivan

1.30pm: Line Dancing

in The Square

2pm - 4pm: Children’s Entertainment with the Boom Boozlers in Community Centre Social Dancing in The Square

3pm: 5pm:

5.30pm: Live Music with 80s band 7.30pm:

‘Sleeze ‘n Cheese’

Churn Rolling

9pm: Live Music with ‘Ebony’

in The Square

ic Mus ubs eP in th eekend All W

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

Winning picture in children's art comp was done by Eve Maher, 3rd class Winners: Jnr / Snr infants: Daniel Groome 1st / 2nd Class: Conor Kinnane 3rd/4th class: Eve Maher 5th / 6th class: Kian Young Winners will receive their prizes during Opening Ceremony of Festival on July 17th.

The current Tipperary Rose Fiona O Sullivan will be presenting the prizes Conor Kinane 2nd Class

Kian Young 5th Class

Daniel Groome Senior Infants

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BEST OF LUCK TO BORRISOLEIGH FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

JACKIE CAHILL T.D.

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Up for the Match Murty McGrath

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• Unblock & clean all drains • Septic tank & treatment systems emptied & cleaned • House Purchase Surveys • CCTV camera Hi-Definition of all areas • Grease traps fitted, emptied & cleaned • High pressure jetting to all areas • Insurance work undertaken

Joe Kennedy Bus Hire 17 Seater Upwards Available Curraghglass, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Eircode: E41EOC5

School Trips - Matches - Golf, Sports & Leisure Outings Concerts - Airport Runs.

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John J. Ronayne Limited Dublin Road, Thurles Tel: 0504 21033 Fax: 0504 23581

For your Ladies, Gents and Children’s Wear, Footwear, Sports Wear and Accessories, Household, School Uniforms, Schoolbags, Sports & Travel Bags, Fishing Accessories, Wallpaper, Wallpaper Murals & Stickers (including Disney and Marvel Characters) Stockists of Brands like, O’Neills, Cooper, Sirdar, Wrangler, Swallow, Winmau, Harrows, and many, many more.

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Road Awareness Motorcycle Training provides top class training from an ADI approved Instructor with over 27 years instructional experience as a Class 1 Garda Driving Instructor. Situated in Thurles, Co. Tipperary and cover all the midlands area. All training will be tailored to each students needs, conducted at your own pace in a friendly, professional and relaxed manner ensuring top quality instruction.

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St. Joseph’s College Cycle Against Suicide On Tuesday 3rd of May, St. Joseph's College Borrisoleigh were proud to be an anchor school for the Cycle Against Suicide, a charity organisation which promotes positive mental health and wellbeing. At around 1 o’clock cyclists from all over Ireland arrived in our school from their previous stop in Roscrea. They were amply watered and fed by a wonderful selection of food generously provided and prepared by local businesses, parents, students and staff. Entertainment was provided on the day by the school’s music classes and the hall was fabulously decorated by the art students. As well as Jim Breen ( founder of CAS) speakers included Marcus Horan, past pupils Paddy Stapleton and Seamus Callanan, Anna Geary (camogie player and TV personality). Emotional stories and songs were shared but there was much fun,

laughter and dancing also! Jim Breen reminded the students that when times got tough and everything was getting on top of them to “remember this moment, feel the love and positive energy in the room and know that the people around them would listen to them and support them in times of trouble”. It was a day we will never forget!

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Best Wishes To Bo rrisole igh Fe stival

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H&MV Engineering would like to wish Borrisoleigh every success with their festival

H&MV Engineering for the provision of Specialist High Voltage Design Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance, Test Services and HV Switching & Operations

Best Wishes From John Hogan Your Local Councillor Phone 086-2314067

Alan Kelly TD Best of Luck to all involved in Borrisoleigh Festival Constituency Office: 1 Summerhill, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Phone: 067 34190 Email: office@alankelly.ie Website: www.alankelly.ie facebook.com/alankellylabour @alankellylabour

Thurles Pharmacy Thurles Shopping Centre is a 7 day week, late opening hours, Sundays and bank holidays Stockists of Lancome ,Clarins, Nuxe, Chanel Fragrance, NEW at Thurles Pharmacy STUDEX ear piercing and Dr.Hauschka skincare.

Our pharmacists give 100% patient care and we offer discount to anyone that qualifies for the Old Age Pension.

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Best of luck to Borrisoleigh Festival fr o m

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Con Colbert, Executed 1916 Leader Con Colbert was the tenth child of a farming family from Athea in Co. Limerick. His father was Michael Colbert and his mother was Nora née Mc Dermott from Co. Clare Having received his early education in Athea, he moved to Dublin at the age of 15, staying with his sister Lila and completing his education in CBS Richmond St. On leaving school he worked as a clerk in Kennedy’s Bakery in Parnell St. From the beginning he was an active member of the Gaelic League, the IRB and the Irish Volunteers and worked closely with Pearse in Scoil Éanna, training volunteers in military tactics and the Irish language. Such was his dedication to duty he was acknowledged by Pearse as an icon and held up as a role model for the Irish Volunteers.

During the Easter Rising Con was second in command to Commandant Seamus Murphy in Jameson’s Distillery, Marrowbone Lane.

When the order for surrender came, knowing that Commandant Murphy was the father of a young family and that he was possibly signing his own death warrant, Con bravely took his place as commander of the garrison in order to save the life of the family man. ‘No greater love hath any man than to lay down his life for his friend’.

Con was court martialled and taken to Kilmainham Gaol under sentence of death by firing squad. In the days leading up to his execution he wrote 10 letters to friends and family choosing not to have any of them visit him and explaining this in a letter to his sister Lila by saying ‘it would grieve us both too much’. Two of these letters were written to his aunt, Mary O’ Donnell and her daughter Máire, who was a nun in France. Mary and Máire were grandmother and aunt of Mary Kenny Greenlawn. The letters read as follows: Kilmainham Gaol, 7/5/’16 My dear Aunt Mary, Just a line to ask you to pray for my soul and to get all your family and friends to do so also.

I am to be shot tomorrow morning at 3.45 a.m. and then God have mercy on me.

I’ll remember you all in my prayers too and we’ll all, with God’s Grace, meet in Heaven.

I am, Your loving nephew, Conn.

Kilmainham Gaol, 7/05/’16.

My dear Máire, Just a line to ask your prayers for the repose of my soul which is to depart at 3.45 tomorrow morning.

Get the nuns & all to pray for me-for you know what a sinner I have been.

May God bless you & all.

I am, Your loving cousin, Conn.

Commandant Murphy’s wife, who was also imprisoned in Kilmainham, visited Con in his cell on the night before his execution. He entrusted her with his prayer book and three buttons from his Volunteer uniform to give to his family, stating sadly ‘They left me nothing else’.

Mrs. Murphy later described how the English soldier who was guarding Con at the time wept openly when he overheard him speaking of being ready to meet his God and being honoured to die for his country. Through his tears the soldier said ‘If only we could all die such a death.’

At dawn the following morning, May 8th, 1916, Fr. Augustine, the Capuchin priest who was with Con described how he had requested that the piece of cloth that was being pinned to his chest as a target for the firing squad, be pinned higher up, nearer to his heart. On hearing this request, the kind-hearted English soldier who had been sent to blindfold Con and to tie his hands prior to his execution, asked him to extend his hand. Con, proffered his left hand but the soldier explained gently that he wanted his right hand as he wanted to shake it in admiration of his bravery.

Then, accompanied by another priest, with his lips moving in prayer, the brave lad went forth to die.

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