Tipp Echo May 1st

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Murphy selected as Fine Gael candidate for General Election

confidence in me for being their standard bearer for the new constituency.

Councillor Michael Murphy has been selected as the General Election candidate by Fine Gael for the Tipperary South constituency.

Cllr Murphy was selected on Monday night at a convention held in Cashel, Co Tipperary, which was chaired by Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke.

Cllr Murphy represents the Clonmel electoral area on Tipperary County Council. He contested and won his first local election in 2009 and went on to hold his seat at the subsequent 2014 and 2019 local elections – topping the poll at the last attempt and helping to secure two Fine Gael seats in the Clonmel electoral area.

“I am absolutely honoured to have been selected by the Fine Gael members to be their candidate for the next General Election,” Cllr Murphy said.

“I’m extremely grateful to the Fine Gael grassroots for putting

“We know that the General Election will take place by next March and I will be steadfast in my commitment and work to win a seat for Fine Gael in the new constituency.

“My current focus is securing two seats in the Clonmel electoral area. Fine Gael council candidates across Tipperary are on the ground and working to resolve issues that concern people in their everyday lives.

“We have done a lot of work for the public who elect us here and are determined to continue to serve the electorate and the people who put us into public office in the best possible fashion.

“I hope my track record of effective representation and delivery, tangible achievements will serve me well in the campaign ahead,” Cllr Murphy.

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Clonmel Toastmasters Celebrate Milestone Anniversary with Civic Reception at Historic Town Hall

Last Thursday evening, Clonmel Town Hall, a building steeped in history and municipal service, played host to a significant civic occasion: the 40th anniversary of the Clonmel Toastmasters Club. The event was attended by local dignitaries, members of the Toastmasters club, and distinguished guests from abroad, reflecting the club’s long standing contribution to the community and its far reaching impact.

Mayor Cllr Richie Molloy opened the evening with warm welcomes, highlighting the club’s enduring legacy in public speaking and leadership training. Special guests included Toastmasters President Mike Maunsell and committee members, as well as visitors from Mumbai, Rinku Shah and Rutuja M. Kulkarni, representing the global outreach of the organization. Mairead Dillon, the District 71 UK & Ireland Club Director, was also present, alongside Jim Keating, the former Borough Engineer, known for his extensive knowledge of and history with the Town Hall.

In his opening remarks, Mayor Molloy provided a detailed history of the Town Hall, which has been the focal point of local governance since 1881. Originally a hotel owned by a Quaker family, the building was purchased and repurposed as the town hall in time to mark its centenary.

The Mayor shared fascinating anecdotes from its past, including its role in the inaugural meeting of the Irish Labour Party in 1912,

attended by historic figures James Larkin and James Connolly.

Highlighting another significant figure, Charles Bianconi, Mayor Molloy described the transportation pioneer’s connections to Clonmel.

Bianconi, originally from Italy, revolutionised Irish transport and his family portrait still adorns the Mayor’s parlor.

Mayor Molloy also touched on more mysterious aspects of the hall’s history, such as the discovery of civil war era guns hidden within its walls, now on display for public viewing. These artifacts link the building to a tumultuous period in Irish history, emphasising the layered narratives that the hall embodies.

Taking the floor, Toastmasters President Mike Maunsell spoke of the deep personal connections and shared childhood experiences with Mayor Molloy, reflecting on their journey from playing football in the streets to serving their community as leaders adorned with ceremonial chains. Maunsell emphasised the significant, often unseen work done by the club in empowering community leaders and fostering essential communication skills.

Toastmasters, he noted, plays a crucial role in the community by providing training that helps individuals excel in public speaking and leadership, thereby benefiting not only the individual members but the broader community.

Echoing these sentiments, Mayor

Molloy shared his personal experiences with Toastmasters, crediting the organisation with helping him overcome the fear of public speaking. He highlighted the ongoing relevance of such skills, asserting that the ability to communicate effectively is indispensable, regardless of one’s academic or professional achievements.

Mairead Dillon then took the opportunity to discuss her role in expanding the Toastmasters community through new clubs and memberships across the UK and Ireland. She playfully challenged Mayor Molloy to match the enthusiasm of the Lord Mayor of Cork, who had concluded a similar event with a song, although Molloy gracefully declined to perform, citing an early hour for singing.

Ms Dillon underscored the global reach of Toastmasters, which now includes 300,000 members across 147 countries, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to community service and personal development.

The evening concluded with a round of applause, celebrating not only the achievements of the Clonmel Toastmasters but also the broader impact of the organisation on the global stage. As attendees mingled and exchanged stories, the sense of community and shared purpose was palpable, underscoring the essential role such organisations play in fostering not just competent speakers but compassionate leaders. Report by Clonmel Stories.

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Rinku Shah from Mumbai,The Mayor, Cllr Richie Molloy, and Rutuja M. Kulkarni

Clonmel Residents Protest Against Planned Modular Housing

The historic Main Guard in Clonmel became the focal point of local unrest this week as approximately 30 individuals, part of a group known as the Clonmel Concerned Residents Group (CCRG), voiced their opposition to the government’s plan to erect modular homes for immigrants near the Clonmel Rugby Club on the Heywood Road in Clonmel.

The spokesperson for the group, Dee Dempsey, articulated the concerns of the residents, emphasising the community’s unease with the government’s immigration policies and the perceived lack of vetting of

incoming immigrants. “We are deeply concerned about the levels of unchecked immigration into our town. There is anxiety over the backgrounds of these individuals, many of whom, we fear, have not been adequately screened for criminal histories,” Dempsey stated.

The protest, which lasted about an hour, remained peaceful as demonstrators voiced their worries about the potential impact of the government’s commitment to accommodate a minimum of 30,000 asylum seekers annually, a figure that the CCRG claims will strain local resources and infrastructure.

The group say residents are particularly worried about several key issues: the potential decline in property values, challenges in selling homes in the future, increases in antisocial behavior and crime, and a general decline in the area’s reputation. Moreover, there is a significant concern about the safety of children and the overall community given the expected rise in population density, say the group.

“The government has failed to control our borders and now it seems they are placing the burden on small communities like ours without adequate communication or consideration of the local impact.” The group clarified that their protest was not against refugees or asylum seekers per se, acknowledging that in a similar crisis, they might seek help in the same way. However, they demand greater transparency and involvement in decisions that directly affect their community.

Clonmel’s Darting Prodigies Prepare for European Championships

Clonmel is celebrating an extraordinary achievement by two of its young dart players, Ina Byrne and Aidan O’Hara, who will represent Ireland at the WDF European Championships in Latvia this July. Their impressive victories at the final INDO Ranking Event in Donegal on Saturday have earned them the opportunity to compete on the international stage.

Ina Byrne, a proud member of The Quays dart team and a remarkable talent at just fifteen years old, secured a silver and bronze medal in last year’s competition in Denmark. Her performance marked a historic moment for Clonmel’s darts league, as she brought home world title medals for the first time. Her dedication and skill make her a rising star in the world of darts.

Aidan O’Hara, a proud member of Kate Ryan’s dart team and the current JDC European Darts

Champion, finished at the top of the Youth Boys rankings. He will captain the Boys Republic of Ireland Youth Team at the European Darts Championship in Riga. His individual prowess highlights the strength and caliber of Tipperary’s darts scene. Both athletes play for local pub teams in Clonmel, Aidan with Kate Ryan’s and Ina with The Quays. Despite their youth and ongoing education, they dedicate their spare time to perfecting their dart skills, and their achievements speak to their talent and determination.

As these two outstanding athletes prepare to represent their country, they face significant expenses related to their travel and participation in the European Championships. In support of their journey, a fundraiser will be organised in the coming weeks. The community is encouraged to keep an eye out for opportunities

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to help these athletes achieve their goals.

Local companies and businesses also have a chance to make a significant impact by sponsoring Ina and Aidan. Supporting these young athletes would not only benefit them but also showcase the strength of Clonmel’s sports community on the world stage. For those interested in donating or sponsoring, please contact Paddy O’Donoghue or Gerry O’Hara. The accomplishments of Ina Byrne and Aidan O’Hara are a source of pride for Clonmel and Tipperary Darts. Their success on the international stage will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of dart players and shine a spotlight on the talent within the region. Let’s come together to support these remarkable athletes as they aim for new heights in their darting careers. Report by Clonmel Stories.

PITCH & PUTT

SCRAMBLES RETURN

Last Tuesday April 23rd saw the return of our weekly fun pitch & putt scramble. We had a great turnout on the evening which saw players starting at 6.30pm. 18 holes were played on what can only be described as a glorious Tuesday evening. Matters were helped by having the bar open and ready with Mattie smiling waiting on us once our games finished. This scramble is open to ALL HILLVIEW MEMBERS for

€3 - not just pitch & putt players, you don’t have to be a registered player - if anyone from tennis, table tennis or badminton would like to come & joy the fun please contact Gemma on 086 237 2979.

Results from the night are as follows : Gross winners : John Fitzgerald, John Cawley & Breda Howell. 1st Nett : Pat Morris, Alan Sutcliffe, Nora Whelan & Leonard Devine. 2nd Nett : Kyle Kennedy, Jeremiah Bergin &

Mary Maloney. Hillview Spring Ongoing Competition.

Hillview’s ongoing competition came to an end after a fantastic number of cards played. Given the weather we had from January to March we are very thankful to all who played when course was open. The gents winners : 1st Nett : Alan Sutcliffe. 2nd Nett : John Cawley. Gross winner : Eoghan Aylward.

Saturday’s demonstration

highlights a growing tension in Clonmel as residents grapple with national policies that have localised repercussions. The CCRG is calling for more open dialogue with governmental authorities to address and mitigate their concerns, aiming for solutions that would safeguard the town’s social

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economic stability.

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Clonmel Concerned Residents Group members

Gardening for Wildlife

Cranefly or Daddy long legs

I am around a month behind with the planting in my garden, but this is the same as every gardener in the country. We have been making the most of every opportunity during the fine spell and the long evenings and focusing on preparing the ground and planting out our main crops.

In one of the raised beds, we planted the onions that we had grown for seed. These are meant to have a longer storage life that onions grown for as setts, but I am still eating a few of my saved onions from last year and these were grown for setts.

I like to mix in flowers with my vegetables and at the edge of the onion bed we planted some granny bonnets. These were grown for seed that I saved for plants growing in the grounds of an old convent. They are normally a purple colour but there was some yellow and white and I can’t wait to see what comes up. They will self-seed everywhere and are excellent for bees. Next to the onions we put in a row of garlic, and it really lifted the spirts to see the soil full of vegetables. I roughly dug over the next

By Albert Nolan

part of the bed, and this will be ready for finishing and planting in a few days.

As I was filling the watering can I noticed something large floating in the water. I quickly emptied out the water as a queen bumblebee was drowning. She had an all-black body and an orange tip, and we identified her as a red-tailed bumblebee.

She was not very grateful after being rescued and lifted her legs to warn me that she was about to sting so I placed her somewhere sunny so that she could dry off and warm up.

Back in the garden we had been planting in a few rows of potatoes each day and we have doubled the amount this spring as spuds don’t last very long in our household. While we were digging, we came across leatherjackets, and these are the larva of the crane fly. This insect is universally known as the daddy long legs and its larva live in the soil for a year. Here they eat the roots of crops and potatoes till they pupate and emerge as adults on a warm spring day. They are an important part of the diet of

bats and also for birds.

I was in the tunnel chatting when a pair of house sparrows came in. They started plucking the daddy long legs of the plastic and this is a very effective pest control service. Later we finally got around to planting an oak tree. A friend had given it to me a few years ago and he had grown it from an acorn in half a plastic barrel. I tried to lift the barrel, but it was far too heavy, and my wheelbarrow had a flat tyre.

I suddenly had the idea of rolling the barrel along the ground and the oak must had surely had one of the most unusual journeys to its new home. After we planted the tree, we mulched with cardboard to keep the grass down for the all important first few years. This tree will hopefully see many more centuries and support hundreds of species of birds, insects and plants during its long life.

Comments/Questions to albert. nolan@rocketmail.com or 089 4230502. Albert is also available to give walks/talks to schools, tidy towns, youth and community groups.

“The Humble Elder”

Countryside and wildlife matters with Rupert Butler

Although much maligned by farmers and horticulturalists alike the humble Elder nevertheless has many redeeming characteristics, so much so that in latter years it is starting to become quite fashionable once again.

Elderberries are not only sought after by birds and mammals but by us humans as well. Everything from wines to sauces, from cordials to flu remedies can be made from this multitasking berry. Many moons ago dad decided he would diversify somewhat by making a raft of elderberry wine. His dear departed mother was designated as tester in chief for the final product, being a seasoned participant in such delights. The poor girl was only half way through her second glass when she had to depart for a siesta, the final product being slightly stronger than initially anticipated, suffice to say it would knock a horse at ten paces.

In the intervening years I have dabbled with using them in rhubarb crumbles and such like, the tartness of the rhubarb being offset by their sweeter nature.

Way back in the dim and distant past I was invited to dinner where a duck main was accompanied by a thick elderberry sauce. I would have happily munched on my fingers if they had been dipped in this delightful and indeed colourful accompaniment. Elderberry flowers are no less illustrious and can be used for a host of ailments from sinus issues to swollen joints. They can also be used in food and drink flavouring.

Although some may disagree I think that in the main Elder trees are a welcome addition to all countryside hedgerows, their benefits far outweighing some of their more annoying characteristics. There are many an old wives tale associated with Elder trees, so much so that some are reluctant to rid their land of these perceived nuisances. If you burn an Elder it is said that the devil will visit your door, whereas if you plant one near your abode it will keep him away. Whatever the case I will always have a connection with these most bountiful of plants.

Cashel Town in talk of the

By Liam Browne

Browne fears Cashel Minor Injury unit is being downgraded by stealth

Local community activist and Independent candidate in the upcoming local elections in Cashel and Tipperary area Liam Browne, has informed Tipp FM that he has been made aware of fears that services at the Minor Injuries Unit in Our Lady’s Hospital in Cashel, could be downgraded or lost altogether, with the hospital not replacing retired staff and giving no confirmation that future retiring staff will be replaced. He spoke to some of those staff over the past number of weeks, and they are very worried about the evolving situation at the unit.

Liam said that “one member of

staff retired in the past two weeks and it is now obvious that he will not be replaced and his role will be extinguished going forward. Peter Fitzelle has given decades of service in healthcare in Cashel, and was one of the most wellknown faces at Our Lady’s, but the important role that he played is being taken out of the hospital. Peter acted as the front face of the unit, performing administration, information, patient comforting, and even at times patient and staff security roles. Now all of these important tasks are being forgotten about. In essence Peter is being replaced by signage. This isn’t good enough.

Community School Footballers take Munster Championship in Limerick

After last years historic victory in the Harty Cup, it might be unsurprising to think of Cashel Community School as a hurling hotbed, but they showed they have some prowess in the bigger ball game too, winning the Munster Colleges C Munster final last weekend in University of Limerick, in a gripping game of football against Rice College from Ennis. The final scoreline was 2-8 to 2-6, and the game was a feast of football entertainment from start to finish, from a panel of young men, who have spent countless hours training and preparing with unwavering dedication. All of the players displayed

unwavering passion and commitment, captivating fans and leaving everyone on the edge of their seats throughout the game. Every pass, every tackle, and every goal demonstrated that Cashel Community School will leave nothing on a sporting pitch in pursuit of excellence as well as silverware. A large group of fans, families, and supporters, travelled on the day, giving unlimited encouragement and drove the team onto eventual victory. Well done to everyone involved and congratulations on adding another Munster title to a school that is becoming used to provincial success. Long may it last.

There are increasing numbers of non national people, with poor English and Irish literacy skills, and they can now be seen wandering the unit, unable to find information. The same goes with elderly patients and visitors, who would have had a human point of contact, but not anymore.”

Liam also went on to say, that “not only has Peter now left and not being replaced, a number of nursing staff are due to retire in the near future, and there is no indication yet that these workers will be replaced either. This has led to a real fear among existing staff that the hospital is “downgrading by stealth”.

And that cannot be allowed to happen. If anything, with the growing nature of the town and surrounding areas, it’s bigger the facility should be getting, not smaller.

Also, there exists in writing a guarantee from the HSE, or the old South Eastern Health Board, that there would be no job losses or roles removed. The HSE, the Government, and Government party representatives, now have a duty and responsibility to ensure that guarantee is water tight and remains. Cashel has always provided excellent healthcare outcomes. It needs to stay like that.

Cashel to benefit from funding allocation from Town and Village Renewal scheme

Cashel is to benefit significantly from the latest tranche of funding for the Town and Village renewal scheme, with almost €500,000 earmarked for a town park and public amenity area in the centre of Cashel. The new park will connect the Rock of Cashel to the middle of town, via a trail that will also incorporate

the historic Bishops Walk. It will include gravel walkways, a boardwalk, reinforced grass paths, landscaping, the installation of national play elements, fencing, seating and signage. It’s expected that the work will commence in the coming months, and bring huge long term benefits to the tourism product in the town.

Cashel Girls shine as Tipperary win All Ireland minor camogie title

In another sign that Tipperary camogie is back on the up, the minors added this years All Ireland minor title to the seniors National League success a few weeks ago, and once again Cashel players were prominent in the big win. The minors were triumphant over Waterford in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on a scoreline of 2-9 to 0-10, with a whirlwind start setting the stage for the win. They blitzed their Waterford opponents early on, and then played out a cool and calm game to take the cup in the end.

The team had three Cashel players

in the squad, Emer Dwan, Hannah Butler and Anna O Brien, all of who have been a huge part of the success of the team in capturing first the Munster title over the same opponents Waterford and now the All-Ireland title. And it wasn’t just a big weekend for Emer and Hannah with the small ball, they also togged out twenty four hours later to represent their county in the big ball game, when Tipperary’s Ladies footballers contested a Munster final with Clare. Alas, it wasn’t to be on the day, but the camogie medal won earlier did soften the blow somewhat

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Cashel Folk Village - a Hidden Treasure that’s finally emerging into the light

While the Rock of Cashel is known not just nationally, but internationally, as one of Ireland’s foremost tourist attractions, last weekend’s RTE “Hidden Treasures” program shone a light on another jewel in the Cashel tourism experience, Cashel Folk Village, and there are strong bonds holding the two attractions in place. The current owner/curator of the Folk Village is Bernard Minogue, and as anyone from town would know, the name Minogue is synonymous with the Rock itself.

The Minogue Family have been involved with the Rock since right back into the 1800’s. Bernard grew up in the shadow of the imposing castle, with his home literally next door. His father Billy, opened and closed the Rock for visitors, a tradition that went right back to Bernad’s great grandfather. And even right up to today, his cousin Elaine Moriarty is the ‘Official Caretaker of, and Guide to, the Rock of Cashel, Hore Abbey, St. Dominick’s Abbey, in the City of Cashel, in the County of Tipperary, Ireland.’ A fine mouthful indeed.

Bernard himself has a keen love of Cashel, Tipperary and Irish history. Perhaps it was serendipity that he found love with a daughter of another family that is steeped in Cashel history, Tracey O Dwyer Bob, whose father Martin, along with some others like Albert Carrie and Pat Dunne, established what was to become the Cashel Folk Village. Martin was a renowned historian and author, and his link with Bernard, brought him to his current labour of love on Moore Street in the famous City of the Kings. The museum itself encompasses a number of important periods in the Irish historical timeline. And it is filled with exhibits that boast both local and national flavours. Within its walls there are not one, but four separate collections. The Irish Famine Museum, which displays that awful time in Irish history when millions of Irish people were condemned to death for the want of a meal, or driven across the globe to create the Irish diaspora that longs for the old country, even to this day.

The Easter Rising 1916 Garden of Remembrance. A solemn memorial to the men and women of 1916 who took on the might of the greatest Empire in the world at that time, and although they were defeated that week, they sowed the seeds

of the crop that eventually won independence a short few years later.

The Blacksmith’s forge and Penal Chapel Museum. A display of one of the most important professions of the olden days, when the smith sweated in intense heat to forge tools for field and horses. And a chapel where the Catholics of Ireland would come pray to their Maker, when they were denied by foreign foes. And finally, the Entrance Museum.

A nod to that Independence struggle that took place between 1919 and 1921, when Ireland shook off the shackles of 700 years, to at least partially reclaim their destiny and their place among the Nations of the World. But that freedom was tempered soon after with a bloody civil war, where bother fought brother, former comrade fought former comrade, as that febrile Independence dared to establish a strong root. Even up to today are we feeling the effects of that era in our politics and our history.

One of the centre points of the Folk Village, is the original Croke Memorial monument, that once stood pride of place at the top of the Main Street in Cashel. It was placed there to celebrate Dr Thomas Croke, the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, in the year of his Silver Jubilee as Archbishop, in 1895. Dr Croke is probably best known now, as the first patron of the Gaelic Athletic Association, a title he gained when the GAA were formed in Thurles in 1884. The national stadium, Croke Park still carries his name to this day. The memorial originally stood in the centre of the town, offering a focal point to people from Cashel and beyond. But modern life soon took its toll, and the memorial was struck by a lorry in the 1980’s and broken into a number of pieces. Unsure what to do with it, it was shipped to a quarry in Wicklow, and might have ended up broken into dust had it not been for the tenacity of Martin O Dwyer Bob, who took legal ownership of the monument, brought it

back to Cashel and repaired it. A replica now stands on the Plaza in Cashel, at the gates of the Cashel Palace hotel, but the original now stands pride of place in the Folk Village.

The Village also hosts another rare historical item, from Ireland’s more turbulent historic past, an original “Blue Shirt”, that was donated by a local family. A contentious garment, it was worn in the 1930’s by the men of the Army Comrades Association, to protect political meetings of Cumann na Gaedhal and latterly Fine Gael. From attacks by ex IRA members, who supported Fianna Fail. It had fascist undertones, and these were underscored when the leader of the Blueshirts went to Spain in support of General Franco in the Spanish Civil War. Nowadays, the term “Blueshirt” is embraced by many older Fine Gael members and supporters, and often used as a derogatory

term by their opponents. But, one of the things that Bernard Minogue is adamant about, is that the Folk Village is not in the business of determining the rights and wrongs of history, it is there to present it, and allow its visitors to make up their own minds.

Overall, the Folk Village is a repository of Irish history, lovingly cared for by Bernard and supported by his many

friends and family. Standing less than 250 yards from the famous Rock of Cashel, no visit to the ancient town is complete unless it is also visited, and no doubt as a result of the program on national television, it will become much busier over the coming months and years. It is certainly worth the time, and by the time you leave after speaking to Bernad Minogue, you will be a much wiser person.

Cahir Social and Historical Society

The Society was delighted to welcome Jimmy Crowley to the Great Hall of Cahir Castle last Friday, April 26. Jimmy was joined by Eve Telford on the night and with was a great audience on site, a wonderful evening of folk song followed which was immensely enjoyed by everyone. The Great Hall with its wonderful acoustics only added to the performance. The next event in the “Culture at the Castle” season will be held on Friday, May 17 in the Great Hall. The unique collaboration of the uilleann piper David Power, the

flamenco guitarist John Walsh and the baroque violinist Marja Gaynor will perform an eclectic programme that will feature their own arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and contemporary, baroque and 19 century music. Tickets cost €20 and are available from Eventbrite and/or 0868372154 / 085-7555244.

The Society is thankful to the OPW and Cahir Castle staff as well as Tipperary County Council and Creative Ireland for their support of theirr ‘Culture at the Castle’ festival.

Cahir Tidy Towns

The Group is looking forward to partnering with Cahir Meet & Train to assist with The Cahir Dawn Walk taking place on Saturday May 11, 2024 this year and so we will do a good bit of tidying up this week and next week in preparation.

Cahir Town in around the

By Maria Taylor

Queen of the Castle Festival

Rathkeevin Macra’s Queen of the Castle Festival officially launched on last Saturday, April 27 in Cahir House Hotel with music by The Kilkenny’s, special guest Johnny B. O’Brien from The 2 Johnnies and DJ Aaron Smullen. It was a great night with some of the Queens who will be taking part in the inaugural Queen of the Castle Festival this August travelling to Cahir for the night.

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Rathkeevin Macra in South Tipperary will turn 65 years old this year and with that in mind they have created the Queen of the Castle Festival which will take place in Cahir from August 2 - 5, 2024. 17 Queens have been selected from 31 Macra regions all over Ireland to take part in the festival over the August bank Holiday

weekend. There is a jam packed schedule of events planned for the weekend throughout the town of Cahir including music, food, entertainment, comedy and even a family fun day with the highlight of course being the festival banquet on the Sunday night in Cahir House Hotel where the first ever Queen of the Castle will be crowned. This festival is open to the public and all are welcome. A massive thank you to Tipperary County Council, all the local businesses, clubs, groups and sponsors who have come on board to support the festival. Please feel free to follow @ queenofthecastlefestival on Facebook and Instagram for more information on the festival weekend.

A date for your diary is Tuesday May 21 for a talk about Swifts and Swift Walk & river walk as part of Biodiversity week. Our Allotment is under construction also, so great progress made. Our next Can collection is this Saturday May 4 in the Castle Car Park from 1011am as usual. Last year our collection was 4.10 tonne which was around 280,000 cans and thanks to ABP for facilitating this project and giving us a bonus top up to reach targets. Thanks also to everyone who stuck with this project now in its fourth year. Future generations are the ones who will most benefit most with our ‘Cans for Trees Project’, so keep up the good work.

Football for All Blitz - Cahir Park AFC are delighted to host a Football for All Soccer Blitz on next Monday, May 6, 2024. Cahir Park Football for All invites you to join them their Annual Blitz from 12 - 3pm on the day. Register by clicking the QR code on our Facebook page or on our App. For more information please call Aiden on 087 666 7469.

The group continues to prepare for the season ahead and with weeding, strimming, sweeping and spring planting in progress and we are back in action this evening, Wednesday May 1 at 7pm meeting at the HQ in the Market Yard for duties and weeding.

Community Lotto

There was no winner of the Draw that took place last week on Wednesday April 24, 2024. The Draw was witnessed by Kateryna Shulyak. The numbers drawn were 10, 16, 27 & 32. The Lucky Dip winners winning €25 each were Michael Vincent, Clonmore, Cahir, Josie & Margaret O’Brien, AIBP Cahir, Gary O’Mahony, Batterstown, Co. Meath and Kathleen Moloney,

Ardfinann, Clonmel. Congratulations to all winners.

The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is now €5,500 and we wish everyone the best of luck in the Draw. Tickets are available in the Enterprise Centre and in local shops too.

Poulmucka 8km road race

Cahir Meet and Train Group will once again team up with the Poulmucka Sports and Social Club to run the Poulmucka 8km and 5k Fun Run on Friday May 17 at 7.30pm. Registrations are at 6.45pm, Chip timing for both races and entry of €10 can be paid on the night. This is a popular race in the community and while many races have become more expensive to enter this one is still at €10 and it’s a great run over the country roads. There are Prizes in the usual categories and the usual refreshments for all after the race. So, save the date, Poulmucka 8km and 5K Fun Run on Friday May 17 at 7.30pm.

Juniors - Luck was not on our side last Sunday April 28 as both our Junior teams were unsuccessful. Bs took on SC & J United away in the Shield Division 3 Semi Finals with the result 3, 1 against us. As

took on Two Mile Borris at home in the Tipperary Cup Quarter finals and after a battle that went to extra time and penalties the result was Two Mile Borris 4, 3 Cahir Park AFC (AET) Cahir Park U14B Boys - last Tuesday our 14B Boys had a great 2-1 win against a good Slievenamon Celtic side. It was their first match of the season, great to start with a win. There was a great effort put in from all the boys. We have to give a special mention for Darius Campean who scored two great goals securing the win. Well done to the boys and their Coaches, it

CAHIR GAA NOTES

DRAW THE JOKER - there was no winner of the €5,400 Jackpot in the Joker draw last Sunday April 21 in The Hill Bar. Other winners were €100 to Jenny Kiely, €50 to Anne Marie Cooney, €50 to The Hyland Family, €30 to John O’Gorman and €20 to Emma Browne. The next draw is in the on this Sunday May 5, 2024 in Morrissey’s Bar. Jackpot will be €5,600 on the night. Support is appreciated. Tickets can be purchased in local shops, any Committee Member or through the Clubspot App.

COUNTY JUNIOR HURLING

LEAGUE - Result Cahir 1:17, Galtee Rovers 1:17

FIXTURE- COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE is on Sunday May 5 with Cahir v Grangemockler in Cahir at 12 noon

TIPPERARY PERSON OF THE YEAR 2023 AWARD - Congratulations to ‘The 2 Johnnies’ as they were presented with the ‘Tipperary Person of the Year’ award for 2023 last weekend in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel in Dublin. The Club are immensely proud of ‘The

was a brilliant game and we hope loads more to follow for a great season ahead. Cahir Park AFC Annual Golf Classic - our Annual fundraising Golf Classic is on this Friday May 3, 2024 at Cahir Park Golf Club.

3 Ball Scramble, Prize for best All Ladies Team. Team of 3 is €90, Tee Box is €50. Golf Classic Prizes Kindly sponsored by ABP Cahir and ICC Irish Casing Company. Prizes will be given on the night. Have some fun while raising funds for our Soccer Club. Support is appreciated. For Tee Times/boxes still available so please call Colm on 087 7829 294

2 Johnnie’ and we wish them continued success.

CELTIC CHALLENGE - Well done to James O’Brien and the Tipperary Celtic Hurling Team, they had a good win against Wexford last weekend. Tipperary Gold 2:14, Wexford 0:14

or Keith on 087 282 8556. Cahir Park 50/50 Draw - The 50/50 Draw took place last Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 8pm live on Facebook. The winner was Anthony Shaw. Well done Anthony! Ticket was bought at Cahir Post Office Thank you to all our ticket sellers, all our sponsors and everyone who buys tickets; we truly appreciate your support of our Club. We remind everyone that there is a cash winner every week. Tickets can be purchased from Committee, online or through local businesses or through our Cahir Park AFC App under the fundraising header.

JUVENILE NEWS - in Divisional news well done to Euan and the U16 Tipperary Hurling team on good wins over Clare last Sunday. Well done to Travis and the Tipperary U15 hurling team who had a win against Cork last Sunday also with a 2.19 to 1.16 score line. Well done to Evan and Cian who had a good win v Clare last weekend too with the Tipp U15’s in football and well done to the South Tipperary U14 hurlers and our own Luke and Jojoe for travelling to the SETU Arena to take on Waterford in two competitive games Tipperary Coiste na nÓg SCHOOLS - Congratulations to Coláiste Dún Iascaigh Cahir on winnings the U15 Munster Hurling Final.

The D’Arcy and O’Neill & Burke families celebrated little Graces First Communion last Saturday The Butler family celebrated Savannas First Communion last Saturday

Cahir Dawn Walk to take place in May

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Temporary Traffic Management on the L6021-0 Ballykinalee, Ballinahinch, Nenagh

Temporary Traffic Management on the L60210 Ballykinalee, Ballinahinch, Nenagh,Co.Tipperary.

From the 29 of April 2024 to the 14 June 2024 for Culvert Replacement Works at Ballykinalee, Ballinahinch.

From 08.00hrs to 18.00hrs for the duration of the works.

Traffic Travelling south towards Kelly’s Garage the L2154-10

will be diverted towards the “4 roads” at Freagh and onto the L6013-0 and onwards to Coolborreen the L6021-0 to re-join the Ballykinalee Road via Gortshane Middle the L6022-0.

Traffic Travelling from Shallee Cross or Newport will be diverted by the L2156-11 Local Access will be maintained during the course of the works.

Nenagh Arts Centre

Historically Ireland is known for making the tea, where drinking the tea is a lifestyle, it is said that Irish people drink the most tea per capita in the world? A collective group of textile’s and acrylic artists tutored by Melissa Ryan and supported by Tipperary Community Education have come together to showcase a series of unique works relating to ‘Time for Tea’ inspiration.

Irish Tea Party Exhibition, 5th June – 31st July, launch 4th June at 11am, FREE

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Our Under 9 stars were busy blitzing last weekend. The boys hosted Durlas Óg and had a super mornings hurling.

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In Memoriam

Acheson

9th Anniversary

Jack Acheson

In Memoriam

In Memory of a wonderful Father, Grandfather and Father in law .

He left us with great memories of a devoted family man, and a hard working, fun loving person .

Sadly missed by his son Tony, daughter in Law Anna and grandsons Conor and Alan.

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4th Anniversary Bridget Mullins

In loving memory of our mother Bridget Mullins, late of River Street, Clonmel, whose 4th anniversary occurs on 3rd May.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day; Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Loved and remembered always by your daughter Jacinta and sons Desmond, Vincent, Seamie, Paul, daughters in law Imelda and Susan, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

FARMING

CSO Figures Show Tillage Sector Battling to Survive

IFA President Francie Gorman said today’s CSO figures showing the main cereal crops fell by 20% last year is further evidence of the pressures on the sector.

In 2023, 2m tonnes of wheat, barley and oats were produced, down 500,000 tonnes on 2022. Potato production was down 12%.

“It further highlights the urgency of the Tillage Survival Scheme put forward by IFA. We raised this again with Taoiseach Simon Harris on a tillage farm in Kilkenny last week. No time

can be lost in putting together a support package that provides some hope for the sector,” he said.

“Tillage farmers have faced a perfect storm since summer 2023, with falling grain prices; input costs remaining high; loss of rented land; and heavy rainfall in the period since,” Francie Gorman said.

“There is no question that our tillage sector is fighting for its very future. The Government says it wants to have more tillage production and this will only

happen if they step up and support growers. What was announced recently by the Minister for Agriculture is inadequate,” he said.

IFA National Grain Chairman Kieran McEvoy said in light of the difficulties being experienced in the tillage sector, IFA has proposed in its Tillage Survival Scheme a €250/ha, five-year payment for tillage farmers. It is essential this funding is secured in 2024 to prevent a decimation of the national tillage area.

Pig Market Update

Demand for pig meat is still rising as warmer weather extends across Europe

There was a 4c/kg increase in the pig price on Friday last paid to Irish producers. This is a clear indicator that demand for pigmeat is still rising as warmer weather extends across Europe. Farmers are reporting quotes of at least €2.20 – €2.28 available from processors in ROI, with some reporting up to €2.30/kg.

The average European price for

a grade E carcass pig for week 15 was €2.19/kg (Excluding vat), which is still behind by -7.6% on prices for the same week last year according to the Commission but is up 1% on last month’s average price.

The weekly throughput for week ending the 21st of April was 61,712 of which 1,780 were sows. Wheat prices have hit the highest

future prices since January with prices for September ’24 circa €223/tonne. The European Union’s crop monitoring service, MARS, raised its forecast for cereal yields on Monday, with recent favourable weather benefiting crops. Estimates for the average EU-27 soft wheat yield in 2024 were raised to 5.93 t/ha, up from initial forecasts of 5.91 t/ha.

Urgent Intervention Needed to Address Escalating Number of Dog Attacks on Livestock

Following a number of dog attacks on sheep this week, IFA National Sheep Chair Adrian Gallagher is again highlighting the urgent need for intervention to address the escalating issue of dog attacks on livestock.

The attacks that occurred in Roscommon, Sligo and Tipperary this week resulted in significant losses for the effected farmers involved. He said these are not isolated incidents but part of a concerning trend that continues to devastate sheep farmers nationwide.

IFA has continuously called for a centralised data base for all dogs correlating licensing and microchipping to identify the

owner of the dog and to increase the number of dog wardens on the ground but this hasn’t happened.

He said the lack of robust enforcement of existing laws continues to allow dogs to run riot on farms across the country.

The Government and various state agencies with responsibilities in this area have failed to put appropriate sanctions in place to deal with irresponsible dog ownership and its unacceptable.

Adrian Gallagher said farmers are losing patience with the authority’s inactive response on the issue and said there is urgent need to strengthen legislation

by implementing the necessary controls to tackle the issue of irresponsible dog ownership immediately.

He said Its time the authorities step up and recognise the gravity of the situation and take immediate and decisive action to address the issue.

Dog owners are been reminded that they should take heed that they are fully liable for any damages caused to sheep by their dogs.

The IFA National Sheep Chair said dogs are not allowed in or near farmland and stressed the need for responsible conduct among dog owners to ensure the safety of farmers livestock.

Recollections from 1996 with Joe Kenny

Members of Fethard GAA’s new committee elected at the club’s recent AGM photographed on January 13, 1996:

Back L to R: Liam McCarthy, Michael O’Dwyer, Seamus Hackett, Dick Fitzgerald, Buddy Fitzgerald, Micky Fitzgerald. Middle L to R: Dick Cummins (president), Joe Ahearne, Nicky O’Shea (treasurer), Mick Aherne, Sean Moloney (chairman), Billy Morrissey, Miceál McCormack (secretary), Pat Sheehan, Denis Hannon.

Front L to R: Austin Godfrey, Chris Coen, Timmy O’Riordan, Jimmy O’Shea, Danny Kane and Sean Spillane.

Mr Frank McCan, Ballyowen House, Dualla, speaking at the annual commemoration ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of the 1916 Rising which were held on Easter Sunday, April 7, 1996, at the Republican Plot in Dualla Cemetery.

Pictured at the Launch of Clonmel corporation’s Clean-Up Campaign on May 23, 1996, are Back: Michael O’Brien, Pat O’Callaghan, Declan Costello, Matthew Peters, Paddy O’Keeffe, Eddie Cooney, Con Murray (Town Clerk). Middle L to R:: Celia Condon, Antoinette Dougan, Alderman Tom Ambrose, Mayor of Clonmel; Lilly Carew, Ann Peters. Front L to R: Sheila Slattery, Vera Hewitt, Margaret Delaney and Ann Roles

Donal McCarthy, chairman Cumann na mBunscol, presenting Thurles captain Edmund Ryan with the Under-11 ‘A’ Shield after beating Carrick-on-Suir in the final at the County Primary Schools Hurling Finals at Semple Stadium on June 20, 1996.

Pictured at the launch of Galtee Vee Valley Tourism Knockmealdown Walking Trail Maps at Kilcoran Lodge Hotel on May 23, 1996, are L to R: Breda Moran (secretary Galtee Vee Valley Tourism); Theresa Ahearn T.D.; Minister for Tourism Enda Kenny; Rose Cleary (chairman Galtee Vee Valley Tourism); Cllr Michael Anglim; Catherine O’Connor (treasurer Galtee Vee Valley Tourism).

Pictured at the presentation of prizes, held on January 21, 1996, for the winners of the 1995 Credit Union Poster Competition are L to R: Michael O’Brien (Clonmel Credit Union); Denise Hogan; Denis Hogan; Patrick Hogan, Elm Park, Clonmel; who came first in the 18 years and over section; Mary Hogan; and Kathleen Halpin (President Chapter 10).

Recollections from 1996 with Joe Kenny

Action from the South Senior Hurling Championship game between Ballingarry and Carrick Davins, played in Clonmel on May 5, 1996. Ballingarry won on a scoreline 1-08 to 1-04.

Rory Cunningham, chairman of Clonmel Comhaltas, going over timetable with Irish Dancers Mary Francis Williams (centre) and Abigail Brown at the recording of RTE’s Céilí House which was recorded at Brendan’s Lounge Clonmel on Saturday night, May 18, 1996.

Dr. Tom Prenderville (front right) pictured at a Mayoral Reception awarded to him on May 18, 1996, by Alderman Tom Ambrose Mayor of Clonmel (front left). Photographed at the back are Dr. Prenderville’s family L to R: Maura, Siobhán, Liam, Patricia, Elizabeth and Emer.

Playing in a feature competition for the Evening Hearld at Clonmel Golf Club on May 19, 1996 are L to R: Tom Burke, Noel O’Brien and Donal Burke.

Playing in a feature competition for the Evening Hearld at Clonmel Golf Club on May 19, 1996, are L to R: P. J. Phelan, Paddy Keane and Alex Casey

Group pictured at the ceremony of commemoration to mark the participation of the Irish Volunteers of Clonmel in the Easter Rising. The ceremony, organised by the Clonmel Spirit of 1916 committee, was held at the Town Hall Clonmel on Wednesday 24 April. L to R: Liam O Duibhir; Niall O’Neill, who read The Proclamation and whose father was one of the 1916 Volunteers; Labhrás O’Murchú, Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Eireann; Alderman Tom Ambrose, Mayor of Clonmel; Billy Tuohy, Chairman Old IRA 5th Battalion 3rd Brigade; and Seamus Leahy, organiser of the Clonmel Spirit of 1916 group.

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Over 400 Attend Tipperary ETB’s Army Barracks Campus Open Day in Clonmel

Over 400 people visited Tipperary Education and Training Board’s (ETB) Army Barracks Campus in Clonmel during a successful further education Open Day on Thursday, April 25.

People of all ages took the opportunity to get involved in guided tours which explored the campus on Dillon Street. They also met with staff and students to learn about the various courses and programs offered, and got the chance to ask questions about admission requirements , pathways and career opportunities.

400 goodie bags were handed out to visitors at an occasion which had an energetic atmosphere, helped by the presence of Tipp FM which broadcasted from the campus during the afternoon.

Further Education Coordinator at Tipperary ETB, Kathleen Grimes,

said:

“We are thrilled with the turnout at our Open Day and the positive feedback we have received from visitors. We believe that further education is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities, and we are committed to providing our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen fields.”

The Army Barracks Campus, on the site of the former Kickham Barracks, is a central location for a wide range of interesting courses ranging from full time, parttime, certified and non-certified courses.

Anybody interested in finding out more about the courses available at Tipperary ETB can contact the Adult Guidance Officer by phone at 052 6191424 or email adultguidance@tipperaryetb.ie.

Photographed at the ETB Language Literacy room are staff members L to R: Lillian Hahessy, Paraic Brady and Kevin Landers.

IWA’s Julieann Smyth Gahan, photographed with members Megan Cunningham (left), and Melissa Power (right) at the ETB Open Day, speaking with Cher Gleeson (ETB)

Visitors from the Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, photographed at the ETB Open Day. L to R: Jane Collins, Clodagh Twomey, Nora Kilrane, Fiona Maher, Aisling Flynn and Kate Fitzgerald.

Visitors from RehabCare, Clonmel, photographed at the ETB Open Day

Photographed at the Horticultural & Floristry tunnel at the ETB Open Day are L to R: Ruth Farrell (ETB), Helen Raftery and Angela Halpin.

Students from Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn, Clonmel, taking a tour of the ETB Army Barracks Campus in Clonmel at the ETB Open Day held on Thursday, April 25.

ETB staff members: L to R: Jean Slattery O’Gorman, Veronica Crowe and Niamh Stapleton.

Photographed at the Tipperary ETB Open Day in the Army Barracks Campus, Clonmel, are L to R: Michael Power (Clonmel High School), Catherine Keher (ETB), Brigid Ann Whelan (ETB), and Aoife Leahy (Clonmel High School).

Just after completing their ETB Music Performance and Audio Engineering Course are L to R: Isaac Creane, John O’Gorman, Francis Costigan and Diarmuid O’Dwyer.

Una O’Dwyer from the Clonmel Youth Training Service at the Wilderness, and Joanne Barry from the Community Youth Training Service, Cappawhite.

Photographed at the Tipperary ETB Open Day in the Army Barracks Campus, Clonmel, are L to R: Rina Sherstiuk, Tatiana Yarmurska and Liubov Orlianska.

ETB staff members L to R: Amy Crown, Christine McGrath and Susan O’Reilly looking after the ‘goodie bags’ distribution.

Helping with the catering are Alan Anthony Quinn and Lorraine McEvoy

Photographed at the Art Portfolio Preparation course are L to R: Aisling Hennessy and Emma Tobin Wall.

Photographed at the Art Portfolio Preparation course are L to R: Laura Brzozowsk, Páraic Morrissey and Jagoda Pajak.

Photographed at the Horticultural & Floristry section at the ETB Open Day are L to R: Angela Halpin, Breda Hickey, Kate Kielbowicz, Jacinta Sweeney, Ruth Farrell (ETB), Niamh O’Brien and Mary O’Brien.

Photographed at the Horticultural & Floristry section at the ETB Open Day are L to R: Adrain O’Connor (ETB), Geraldine O’Dwyer and Emmet Thornton (ETB)

Fifth Year class group from Clonmel High School visiting the Art, Craft & Design Rooms at the Tipperary ETB Open Day on Thursday, April 25.

Photographed at the ETB Open Day are visitors from RehabCare at The Mill, Clonmel. Back L to R: Clodagh O’Donnell, Sophie Holden. Front L to R: Cathal Fahey and Jack Kenny.

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Great sense of sadness at the passing of Betty Lynch

There is a great sense of sadness in the community following news of the passing on Monday April 22nd of Betty Lynch (nee Kelly), Sweetbriar, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town. Betty was predeceased by her husband Michael, who was a former Manager of the Bank of Ireland in Tipperary Town and a former National President of Muintir na Tíre. The news of Betty’s passing was announced by her son Peter (posting on behalf of the Lynch family) in a post on Facebook. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Betty, who peacefully departed from this world on Monday 22 April at the age of 85. As some of you may have known, Betty had been unwell for the last few months. It affected her mobility and she could not get out and about – be it a trip to her beloved Glen of Aherlow, or shopping in town, or up for lunch in the Carvery, where they always looked after her. We were hoping Mam would recover

from her recent illness as she had done before, but it was not to be” said Peter. In life Betty was synonymous with music and creativity. Her cherished choir, the Tipperary Singers, kept singing and entertaining for the local community and much farther afield, for over 4 decades. In Betty’s own words “Choral singing is, and has been, the joy of my life for 45 years with my beloved choir The Tipperary Singers”. The Tipperary Singers performed at events and competitions throughout the country and also travelled abroad. They performed for visiting dignitaries and for recipients of the Tipperary International Peace Award, always under the baton of Betty. She shared her love of music and was a music teacher to both young and old, in the Abbey School and to those who came to the house. The school also paid tribute to Betty saying that it was with deep sadness that they learned of the passing of Betty, who was

a former colleague in the school. “Betty was a great colleague and friend to all in the Abbey over the years.

In the 1980’s and 1990’s she taught boys singing (Choir), poetry writing and also did some counselling. She was a regular visitor to the Abbey over the years and wrote some poems for the boys and the school. She particularly loved working with young people and enjoyed helping them get started in their musical careers”, said a spokesperson for the school. Betty was an accomplished poet and music composer and continued creating original works up to recently. Besides the choir, Betty was active in community and social organisations such as Aherlow Fáilte (a founding member), the Golf Club, Circle of Friends, Concern, sacred dance and many more. Her birthday was March 8th, which is International Women’s Day, a day that made her very proud to see how far women’s rights has progressed. If there was anyone who captured the

ethos of the day it was Betty. In the week prior to her passing Betty was cared for by the incredible nurses and doctors at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel. The care shown to Betty in hospital and at home meant an awful lot to the family as outlined in the post from Peter. “As a family, we cannot thank them enough for the care and comfort they provided to Mam in her final days. It meant so much to us knowing that she was looked after so well. For the last 3 years, we were so lucky to have a group of carers who took care of Betty with compassion and kindness, each and every day. Words cannot express Betty’s and our family’s gratitude and appreciation for the support provided by Chrissie, Gemma, Quinita, Gráinne, Lynda, Fiona, Jennifer and Catherine. Last year, her son John became her carer as well. As a family, we owe a debt of gratitude to John. Every time I visited Tipp, I saw just how good a carer John is. Mam and his other clients

Tipperary Community Services Centre Open Day

The Tipperary Community Services Centre held its annual Open Day on Friday April 26th. There was a very good turnout on the day and Tipperary Mid West Radio broadcast ‘live’ from the Mustard Seed Restaurant in the centre during the many. All of the services were open to the public and some lovely delicacies were

served by the hard working staff. Centre Manager, Brian English, paid tribute to all who assisted with the Open Day and thanked everyone for attending. The Centre is home to Tipperary Mid West Radio, Meals and Wheels, Tipperary Town FET Centre, Citizens Information Service and the Mustard Seed Restaurant.

were lucky to have him” said Peter. Betty’s husband Michael, passed away in 2012 and though devastated at his passing, she continued to work on projects that Michael had been involved in, while also continuing her own great community work, writings and choir. She also had the opportunity, with choir members, to visit Áras an Uachtaráin and to present one of her poems to President Michael D. Higgins, an occasion from which she took enormous pride. Betty was a beacon of love and strength, she was a caring friend, confidante, and mentor to many. She was very proud of her Kelly roots and would often remind her family that she was Betty Kelly Lynch! The esteem in which Betty was held was evident by the large attendance at Whelan’s Funeral Home, Bansha Road, Tipperary, for the removal and at St. Michael’s Church, Tipperary, on Thursday, April 25th 2024, for her Funeral Mass. She was buried afterwards beside

The late Betty Lynch

her late husband Michael, in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Tipperary Town. In offering our deepest sympathy to her children David, John, Peter and Ann and their family members, I will leave the final words to her son Peter.

“To me, Betty was simply Mam, the best mother any son could wish for. She set

the bar very high and now we have all to try and reach it every day. In future days, month and years, if you ever want to remember Betty, head up to the beautiful and serene Glen of Aherlow for a walk, she will be there looking down on you with a smile. Lots of love Mam. Peter x”

€5,000 cheque presented to the South Tipperary Hospice Movement

Mary Ryan, Seán O’Donovan (South Tipp Hospice), Jack Leonard (TVR Chair), Sineád O’Grady (Supermac’s), Ann Breen, Pat Ryan and Catherine Ryan are pictured at the presentation of a cheque for €5,000 from Tipperary Vintage Rally to the South Tipperary Hospice Movement, proceeds from the recent Honda 50 Tripp through Tipp, which took place on Easter Saturday. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the South Tipp Hospice, Mr Sean O’Donovan thanked the Tipperary Vintage Rally group for their efforts and continued support.

“It takes a huge amount of time and dedication to raise funds and this group of wonderful people are never found wanting when it comes to supporting the local hospice. Our thanks to Jack Leonard along with his family and his colleagues in the Vintage Rally for

everything they have done down through the years for the Hospice Movement” said Seán. Sinéad O’Grady site manager of the Tipperary Town Plaza welcomed the Vintage Rally group along

Teresa Buckley Mulcahy with members of Tipperary Active Retired at the Tipperary Community Services Open Day

Pictured at the Tipperary Community Services Open Day were; Pat Ryan, Carmel Power and Chrissie Fitzgerald.

with Seán O’Donovan from South Tipperary Hospice to the Tipp Town Plaza and said they are very happy to facilitate the Vintage Rally every year to carry out their fundraising efforts.

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Youth Orchestra recital in Medieval Castle in May

The County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra, conducted and directed by Michael John Ryan, are delighted to once again hold a Musical Recital in The Great Hall of Cahir Castle on Sunday 5th May. This recital is a follow on from their fantastic recital last year, when they made history as the first ever live Youth Orchestra to play in the Great Hall of the Castle. They had a capacity crowd in the Great Hall last year and afterwards the sun shone down as they explored this ancient monument, so they are hoping for a repeat

performance, on all fronts, this year. Cahir Castle is one of Ireland’s most prominent and best-preserved medieval castles. It is also one of the largest castles in Ireland, sited on an island in the river Suir, in Cahir. This year on the 5th May at 3.30pm this free recital in The Great Hall, by The County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra, will be open to the Castle visitors on the day. The Orchestra is very excited to showcase the wonderful talented of their members. They have just returned from touring and performing

in the International Roma Festival in Italy recently. The Orchestra is very grateful to the Office of Public Works, and especially the Cahir Castle OPW staff, for facilitating this beautiful recital in the Great Hall. This is only one of the many exciting events that this Youth Orchestra has scheduled for this Year and next. If you wish to join The County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra please contact Michael John Ryan on 087-7612533 or Danny Ryan Music Shop, Tipperary Town for more details.

Renowned Irish novelist Brian Gallagher visits St Ailbe’s school

First year classes in St. Ailbe’s school were recently treated to an audience with renowned Irish novelist, Brian Gallagher. Brian spoke to the students about his collection of novels and the process involved in writing them. One of these novels, Across the Divide, was chosen by the school as the text for this year’s literary initiative - One Book, One Community. Set in 1913, it deals with the struggles facing workers in Dublin, during the workers’ ‘Lockout’, and proved very popular with all students. Thanks to Ms. Cullen for organising the event and Mr. Breen’s JCSP for funding the occasion.

Brian Gallagher was born in Dublin and is a full-time writer whose plays and short

stories have been produced in Ireland, Britain and Canada. He has worked extensively in radio and television, writing many dramas and documentaries. In recent years he has concentrated on historical fiction for

older children/young adults, and his novels Across the Divide, Taking Sides, Secrets and Shadows, Stormclouds and Friend or Foe have been hugely popular, and have featured in multiple One Book One Community projects in Dublin City, Fingal, Dun Laoghaire, Wexford, Cork, Galway, and Monaghan. In recent times Brian has been a guest speaker at the National Library of Ireland, the Mountains to Sea Festival, Huntington Castle for the Historical Society of Ireland and the National Museum in Collins Barracks. It was wonderful to have Brian spend some time with the St. Ailbe’s students, and it was certainly time very well spent.

The County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra pictured at Cahir Castle, where they will perform on May 5th

First year students at St. Ailbe’s pictured with novelist Brian Gallagher at the school

Thurles Parish News

Polish mass and thanks Next Sunday, May 5th, in the Presentation Convent chapel at 1.00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated in Polish.

Polska Msza Sw bedzie 5 maja w kaplicy Siostr Presentation o godz 1pm. Mozliwosc Spowiedzi. On behalf of the Polish Community a sincere thanks to all parishioners who took part in the Mass of Welcome for the Relics of the Blessed Martyrs, Polish Franciscans, Zbigniew Strzalkowski And Michal Tomaszek recently.

Celebration of Bealtaine

A celebration of Bealtaine will be held at Cabragh Wetlands on Wednesday, May 1st. All welcome.

Thurles Library Annual Bealtaine Festival

Tuesday May 7th at 7.00 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet ‘The Irish Gardener’, Peter Dowdall. regularly seen on RTÉ and TV3. The agenda is as follows:

Monday May 13th from 2.30p.m.- 3.30 p.m.: Awaken your creativity and explore painting techniques in our Art Workshop.

Wednesday May 15th at 11.30 a.m.: Local author, Susie Murphy, author of ‘A Matter of Class’, will give a reading and answer any questions you may have.

Friday May 17th at 2.30pm.: ‘What’s it Worth?’. Come along to a talk by auctioneers Louise Mitchell & John Gleeson and have your treasures appraised.

Wednesday May 29th at 11.30 a.m.: Community Policing Sergeant Raymond Moloney will go through personal, home and internet safety.

Thursday May 30th from 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon.: Try your hand at manual carving on a Wood Carving Exhibition and two-hour Workshop with Para.

If you would like to book a place on any of the above, please contact 052-6166131 Recently Deceased

Prayed for at all Masses in Thurles parish were the following who have passed away: Mary Carey, née Ryan (King), Tooreen, Bohernamona.

Patrick McEvoy, Stradavoher.

Delia Ryan, née Ryan, St. Brigid’s Villas, Borrisoleigh, formerly Drombane. Joe Moloney, Barronstown, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary.

Seamus O’Shea, Nenagh. May they rest in peace.

Lourdes Pilgrimage seeks care assistants

The Cashel and Emly Archdiocesan 50th anniversary Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from June 14th - 20th. The Pilgrimage Director is Rev. Jimmy Donnelly. Bookings and enquires: Contact Joe Walsh Tours @ info@joewalshtours.ie or – 01 241 0800. For assisted pilgrims only, please contact: Very Rev. Joe Tynan, PP: 0n lourdesassistedpilgrimage@cashel-emly. ie or 087 222 5445. A special appeal has been issued for nurses or care assistants to travel as helpers on the pilgrimage this year: Special staff rates apply. For further information contact Fr. Jimmy Donnelly on 0862622787.

First Friday visitations

The sick and housebound will be visited during this coming week.

May Procession

Celebrate the month of May and honour Our Lady in the newly developed Loughtagalla Park, Wednesday May 1st @ 7.45 p.m. with rosary, hymns and blessing of Our Lady’s statue. All are welcome to join in our Parish May Procession. The May Rosary will be recited each evening during May at Bóthar na Naomh Grotto at 6.00 p.m. All are welcome to come and join in this beautiful daily invitation to prayer.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Special Mass to welcome the relics of two Polish Martyrs

The celebration of Mass by Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Kieran O’Reilly at Saint Joseph and Saint Brigid Church, Bohernanave on Good Shepherd Sunday has been described by Deputy Michael Lowry as a very touching and special occasion.

The Mass was to welcome the relics of two Polish martyrs, Blessed Zbigniew Strzalkowski and Michal

Tomaszek.

In 1989, Blessed Zbigniew and Michal left their homeland for Peru to start missionary work in the Andes, where they worked in a parish consisting of 90 villages, with no water or power supplies.

In 1991, they were warned by the terrorist organisation Shining Path that they would to be killed if they stayed, but they chose to remain with their flock.

Sadly, they were shot dead by the terrorists on 9 August 1991, directly after a Mass they had celebrated in the local church in Pariacoto.

The beatification of the two martyrs took place on 5 December 2015 at a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato and 500 other priests, with a congregation of 25,000 people gathered at the stadium in Chimbote, Peru.

The Year of the Hiker on track for a great week in The Source

Opening on Monday May 13th in The Source Arts Centre, The Year of the Hiker by John B Keane is progressing superbly and as all elements of the show are coming together for a wonderful week of theatre in the Source. Opening night will be a benefit night for the Loughtagalla Biodiversity Play Park and Sensory Garden.

The project has been in the making for at least 7-8 years where the Loughtagalla Residents Association saw the need to upgrade the park to make it more assessable to everyone and give the park back some life as it has become less attractive in recent years.

After a consultation with the local community, it quickly became apparent that there was a need for a walkway for people to take whatever exercise suited them be that walking, jogging or running.

A sensory garden was also sought and a new play area for children to play. But all of this was done with the environment in mind. All new play areas have timber and stone, extensive tree and shrub plant and wilding of grass areas. The project has three phases to be carried out over 5 years. Phase 1 is complete, the sensory garden and walkway which has lighting. Phases 2 and 3 are expected

to commence concurrently if funding is available in late 2024 or early 2025. Phase 2 is a 13-space carpark with disabled parking and an accessable ramp to the play area.

Phase 3 consists of more seating, play areas, a new entrance plaza and extensive tree and shrub planting, along with a picket fence to the play area for the safety of children. The total cost of the project is over €550,000. Phase 1 cost €250,000 and is complete with no debt, thanks to the last Leader programme, North Tipperary Development Company and Tipperary County Council.

The Residents Association had to raise 25% of the total amount which was a significant sum of money. We very much thank the local community for all their support with our various funding raising events over the last 3 years, the support has been amazing. As Tom

O’Shaughnessy points out; “We need to continue with the funding raising and we very much appreciate the support to our project by Thurles Drama Group for giving us this opportunity to be their charity of choice for the opening night of their new show in the Source Arts Centre on 13th May. We very much look forward to what will be a special night for us and we are sure it will be a hugely successful show for Thurles Drama Group”. As rehearsals continue, the cast is joined by Donal Ryan who plays Billie. Donal is a

long-standing member of the group appearing last in the very successful production of the Seafarer which came third in the all-Ireland Open festival in Athlone in 2023. This completes the cast for the show with rehearsals going very well, and all the cast are working hard on characterisation to bring this classic Keane play to life. In the meantime, the producer (Mary Slattery) and stage crew have produced a wonderful set for rehearsal in the Brid Ryan Centre. Work is ongoing every Saturday morning on

set, costumes, props and stage lay-out with some excellent period pieces on display. Stage Manager for this production is Sarah Feehan who is working closely with the cast and crew to ensure all is ready to transfer the show to the Source in 2 weeks’ time. Tickets for opening night as usual will be €20 and include a wine and cheese reception beginning at 7 15pm and can be purchased directly from The Source and Gleeson’s, The Tower Lounge, Loughtagalla, Thurles (0504 22483).

Deputy Michael Lowry at Polish Mass.

Cast members, John Fogarty, Tricia Kenny and Mary Condron with Director Greg Cullagh.

Members of Thurles Sarsfields camogie club pictured at UPC Nowlan Park celebrating with Caoimhe Stakelum, Lucy Purcell and Leanna Coppinger after they had won the All Ireland Minor Championship on a scoreline of 2-9 to 0-10 against Waterford – a great achievement for the girls. Huge congratulations to all on the Tipperary minor team and their mentors. Thurles Sarsfields is very proud of the contribution of the three local ladies.

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Thurles Musical Society

A lovely evening and social get-together was held at The Monks bar on Saturday last when the long awaited DVD of Big Fish was viewed by a large attendance.

It was great to re-live the show for all those involved, especially those on stage and back stage who would not have seen all of the various scenes in the show – it proved to be a real treat. The catch-up was great too and having spent so much time together for the first quarter of the year, members inevitably go in their own direction after the curtain comes down on the production and do not get to meet up too often thereafter.

So, Saturday evening proved to be a real treat and there was tremendous fun, chat and pride at what was witnessed when the DVD came to an end – Big Fish was a great success for Thurles Musical Society and the DVD endorsed that view with everybody agreeing that it had been a great show. Conversation, as is to be expected, turned to what is next for the Society and in the coming weeks the committee will get together and draw up a shortlist of shows for 2025. Director Oliver Hurley will return to Thurles again for that show and considering the high quality productions

witnessed over the last few years, TMS members are indeed thrilled that he has agreed to come back.

The Annual General Meeting of the Society is fixed for Thursday May 30th in the Premier Hall when all members will be asked for their views and opinions on the running of the Society.

All are welcome to come along – more details on this will be furnished in the coming weeks.

Pictured is one of the iconic moments from Big Fish with David McElgunn (Edward Bloom) on stage with Eanna Hayes (Young Will) during what was a brilliant production of the show.

Ryan’s Mace take top prize

Congratulations to Mairead and Noel Ryan and all their team at Ryan’s Mace, Ballycahill on winning the Mace Excellence awards last week.

Noel and Mairead run the very popular Noel Ryan’s pub in Parnell Street, Thurles and display equal

excellence in the pub trade as they do in the supermarket business in close-by Ballycahill – the Mace shop has proved to be a real lifeline to the village of Ballycahill and a focal point for all in the parish.

A great night was celebrated at the Mace Excellence

Mick Flannery is coming to the Source

“Mick Flannery has a voice for the ages, he is a complete Master of his craft” - cited Clash Magazine, whilst The Sunday Times said he “conjures up exquisite storytelling.”

His most recent offering ‘Goodtime Charlie’, Flannery’s eighth studio record went straight to No. 1 at home in Ireland on the independent charts and No. 2 on the Official Charts, making it his sixth top 5 record to date and with three Number 1 records already under his belt. ‘Goodtime Charlie’ is also the first international signing for John Prine’s beloved Oh Boy Records.

Ans, he is coming to the Source Theatre, Thurles on may 8th. The show kicks off at 8:00pm and tickets cost €30 +fees.

Mick Flannery’s songs

are fluent in expressing layered aspects of the human condition, its flaws, triumphs, and general uncertainty. His live shows are renowned for his selfdeprecating humour, audience engagement and the ability to bring people on a journey of both heartbreak and joy, often in the same instance.

Expect a great intimate solo show from Mick at The Source.

Meanwhile, Fracture Youth Theatre: Kaleidoscope is also all set for the Source stage.

“Join Fracture Youth Theatre on a captivating journey through the “Kaleidoscope” of relationships!

Witness this talented youth theatre troupe present an enthralling showcase of diverse performances centered around the theme of relationships.

Mick Flannery

From heartwarming connections to tumultuous encounters, this collection of works promises to evoke laughter, introspection, and unforgettable moments.

Experience the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows, all beautifully woven together on stage.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of local young talent that celebrates the intricacies of human connection on Saturday May 4th at 7:30pm. Tickets cost €12. All tickets are available through boxoffice@ sourcearts.ie or 0504 90204.

Colaiste Mhuire students’ taxing assignment

Well done to Colaiste Mhuire, Thurles’ Co Ed teacher Mr Bailey and TY2 who completed Revenue’s ‘Introduction to Tax’ module. This has been developed to provide students with an overview of key taxes that they may encounter throughout both their personal and professional lives.

To help prepare students for the working world, there is a particular emphasis within the module on taxes relating to employment.

Students learned the following:

• Identify a range of common taxes and explain the occasions when they may arise.

• Describe how taxes are introduced into Irish law.

• Appraise the role of taxes in our society.

• Differentiate between the PAYE and self-assessment tax systems.

• Calculate basic employment taxes.

• Problem-solve common tax scenarios using Reve-

nue’s MyAccount service.

• Compare the results of ordering goods from inside and outside the European Union.

• Explain the shadow economy and discuss the impact of shadow economy activities on individuals, businesses, and the Irish economy.

Thurles CBS Fitzgerald Cup winning Panel 2024

awards ceremony which took place in Lawlors Hotel, Naas last week. Mairead Ryan said: “We were delighted and honoured to receive this award and I want to take this opportunity to thank all our great staff here at Ryan’s Mace Ballycahill for all their hard work.”

Some of the Thurles CBS boys were missing from the photo of the panel which won the Fitzgerald Cup recently but are named below by their clubs. The school entered four teams into the county competitions meaning 76 boys got to represent the school at this age grade with only two under 15 boys used. Captain Toby Corbett holds the Fitzgerald Cup which we won before the Easter holidays.

Sean Dempsey, Jamie Shanahan, (Drom & Inch),

Dan McCahey, Oran Breen, (Loughmore Castliney), Toby Corbett, Michael Quinlan, David Griffin, Rian Treacy, Tomas Ryan, Sean Griffin, (Upperchurch Drombane), Ryne Bargary, Conor Kennedy, (Boherlahan Dualla), Max Carroll, James Butler, Larry Collins, Timmy Costello, Luke Carroll, Aaron Quinlan, (Sean Treacys), Tiarnan Ryan, Sean Ryan, Tadhg Ryan, Leo Ryan, Tadhg Nally, Daire Ryan, Harry Bourke, Cathal Ryan, Eoghan Hickey, Zach O’Keeffe, Liam Costello, Cathal Kehoe,

Liam O’Sullivan, (Holycross Ballycahill), Tony Ryan, Darragh Doyle, (Killenaule), Ben Moore, Conor Campion, (Moyne Templetuohy), Jack Heffernan, Conor Kennedy, (Clonoulty Rossmore), Eamon Ryan, Cathal Clancy, Killian Cantwell, Richie Maher, Sean O’Dwyer, Conor Donnelly, James Danagher, Niall O’Sullivan, Seanie Maher, (Moycarkey Borris), Danny Barry, (Fethard), Jack Cahill, (Ballingarry), Eamonn Hayden, (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Sean Dominquez, (Thurles

Gaels), David Flynn, (Rosegreen), Darragh Hickey, (Emeralds), Evan Nolan, Kyle O’Dowd, Euan Murray, Keelan Dunne, Leelan Donoghue, Cillian Minogue, Alex Coppinger, Jamie Stapleton, Ronan O’Dwyer, James Lloyd, Liam Gleeson, Bill Fogarty, Ben Moroney, Jakub Magilinski, Darragh O’Dwyer, Kieran Rossiter, Andy Rossiter, Tom Gleeson, Oran Fogarty, Aaron Darmody, James Mockler, Killian Ryan, George Barry, Eoin Webb, (Durlas Óg).

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PANTHER FORCE

1. Spelling: (something that is a thing)

2. In which Danny Boyle film does Cillian Murphy play the lead role of Jim, a bicycle courier?

3. There is an old saying that says: “One man’s meat is another man’s…” what?

4. Which of these was born first? Adolf Hitler | Jane Austen | Greyfriars Bobby

5. Selena Gomez began her career in show business by appearing as a child actress alongside which Tyrannosaurus rex?

6. The EU has announced investigations into Google, Apple

& Meta over breaches of DMA. What does this stand for?

7. What is the darts nickname of Luke Littler?

8. Baidu is one of the worlds largest internet companies. What is it? Travel Review Site | Chinese Search Engine | Gaming Platform

9. Which dining table item shares it’s name with a river through the Argentine capital?

10. What B is the name of a waist-high stand, usually mounted in front of the helmsman on an old ship, housing navigational instruments? (protects compass from elements)

11. Who, at Tokyo 2020, became GB’s most decorated swimmer at a single Olympic Games by winning 3 silver and a gold?

12. Tyre pressure machines display PSI. What does the P stand for?

13. A song & 2018 biographical film starring Rami Malek.

14. Used during WW2 to warn against careless chat. Loose Lips Sink Ships

15. It’s blank, Ant & Dec hosted it, Stefani Germanotta sang it.

16. Rewarding occupation that can be played with a tub of Celebrations.

News from the community

FETHARD: Joe Kenny

Two very talented young ladies, Molly Tarrant, and Zara Thompson, put Fethard back on the gymnastics map after competing in the Community Games County Final in Newcastle last Sunday, April 21.

Molly gave a fantastic display competing in the girls U9 event while Zara, fresh from competing in Munster final of girls’ indoor soccer the previous day, was also amazing just sailing through the air on the vault.

Annual Athletics Evening in GAA Park on Sat. May 4 at 2pm

Fethard & Killusty Community Games in conjunction with Fethard Athletic Club, will hold their annual athletics evening in Fethard GAA Park on Saturday May 4, commencing at 2pm with the field events:

• Girls U14 Long Puck

• Boys U12 Long Puck

Followed by the Boys & Girls Track Events:

• U8-Over 6, 60m and 80 meters

• U10 100m, U10 200m

• U12 100m, U12 600m

• U14 100m, U14 800m

• U16 100m, U16 1500m.

Entry Fee €3 per event. Registration from 1.30pm. Competitors must live in the Parish and must be under the age specified on July 31, 2024. Consent forms must be signed by parents. We wish to thank Fethard Athletic Club for their assistance with this event. Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, and

first two in each event will qualify for the County Finals which will be held in Clonmel Sports Hub on Monday, June 3, 2024. The regional finals will also take place in Clonmel Sports Hub on August 10, 2024. National Finals in SETU Carlow will take place on August 24 and 25, 2024.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, May 5, to the music of ‘Muriel & Fran’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy us for a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes and raffle. For further information or for booking the Ballroom, contact Eileen Coady, Tel: 086 0776420.

Community Playgroup enrolling for September

Fethard Community Playgroup are now taking names for September 2024. We have two sessions per day. Children who are three years old before December 31, 2024, are eligible for the free three hours a day ECCE Scheme. Parents may apply under NCS scheme if they wish their children to stay for an extra two hours per day. All paperwork must be complete before commencing. Spaces are limited for this.

Morning session starts at 9am and finishes at 12 noon, Monday to Friday. The afternoon session starts at 12.30pm and finishes at 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The National Childcare Scheme is for children who are not eligible for the ECCE Scheme that are not three years old before December 31, 2024.

Died recently

The death has occurred on April 28, 2024, of James A ‘Tony’ Slattery, Miltownbritton Stud, Lisronagh, and Kiltinan, Fethard, in his 89th year, peacefully, in the care of Rathkeevan Nursing Home, Clonmel. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Wall). Loving father of Mary (Boland), Liz (Matthews), Carmel (Asbury), Vincent and Eva. Adoring grandfather of Jack, Giles, Will, Darcy and Zoe. Sadly, missed by his brother John, sisters Mary and Frances, sisterin-law Margaret, brother-in-law Pascal, sons-in-law Eugene, Peter and Richard, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his parents James and Nell and

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 4, 10, 14, and 25. We had no Jackpot winner and three Match 3 winners who received €50 each: Eyyup Cicek, Christopher Quinn, and Thomas Anglim. One lucky dip winner received €100: Michael Aherne. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, April 30, when the jackpot is €29,600. The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Parish Lotto on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 11 and 14. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Mary Hanrahan. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, May 2, will be €3,500. We are delighted with the support shown for our Parish Lotto, it is a fundraising initiative that is of great benefit to the parish.

The late Tony Slattery

May he rest in peace.

Fethard GAA Sports Development Lotto Results

his Grandson Jonty. Funeral Mass took place at St John the Baptist Church, Lisronagh, at 11am on Wednesday May 1, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Zara Thompson is pictured above with her

mum, Lorraine, and her dad Richard Thompson, who is also the county PRO and coach of the girls’ indoor soccer team. Her sister Zoe is also a member of the soccer team. Very well done to all.

Well done to Pa, Lauren, Jayden, and Daniel on being awarded Patrician Presentationn Secondary School’s ‘Sports Stars’ for the months of February and March.

CLOGHEEN:

A fundraising table quiz for Clogheen National School took place in the market stone Clogheen last night. There was 19 tables and a great night was had by all. Tha winners on the night was Anne Keatings table who consisted of Larry Keating, Eileen Myles, Ann Keating and John Joe Myles. A big thank you to the organizers Clogheen parents council, to the people who gave raffle prizes, to Mary and Willie of the.Market Stone for the beautiful food served and for the use of their premises. Thank you.

Fr Sheehy’s

Fixture Sunday May 6

FBD County football league

Fr Sheehy’s v Ballylooby Castlegrace in Ballylooby at 12 noon

We host a group in the u15 Feile

Hurling

Well done to our intermediate hurlers and mentors on a fine win v Portroe last weekend Lotto

Our GAA club lotto jackpot now stands at €10,100 Tickets just €2 Available locally and online at www.locallotto.ie

Drive in bingo

Our Festival Drive In Bingo will take place in our GAA grounds Golden on Thursday 30th May

PLAYGROUP

Baby and toddler play group continues in Knockavilla hall every Tuesday morning from 10 -1. Suitable for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Activities will include sensory play trays, fine and gross motor play and much more. Contact Lorna on 0871251201 for more information and to book a place.

DUNDRUM AC NOTES

BRENDAN KINANE 5K

Our very popular BK5K race will take place on tonight Wednesday, 1st of May in Dundrum at 8pm. The perfect 5km race that’s flat

BALLYMACARBRY :

Ballymacarbry Community Centre

Panda Playground Design is Finalised!

After months of planning and with huge help from our local young designers in Ballymacarbry Central School & Scoil Mhuire

Newcastle we can finally reveal the brand-new playground that will be coming to Ballymacarbry in 2024 (see image attached to these notes)! This playground will be bursting with exciting equipment for children of all ages to explore and enjoy. In our Playground image you will see a swing set that includes a nest swing and a cradle swing, a Panda themed towering play structure and a wheelchair accessible carousel. But that’s not all! Little ones can let their imaginations run wild in our free play jungle jeep, bounce to their

in Clogheen on Sunday with the first games starting at 10.15. Congratulations to Eoin Ryan, Harry Byrne and Harry O’Grady on winning the Munster school’s u15C hurling title last Friday with Coláiste Dún Iascaigh Cahir.

Our under 7’s, 9’s and 11’s were all active over the weekend. The 7’s played a blitz with Ballylooby & Skeheenarinky, the 9’s were in Clonmel High school and the u11’s played Ballylooby.

Lotto 7,9,13,23.

No jackpot winner, 2 match 3’s win €75 each- Owen Myers Kilkenny & Jenny Fitzgerald Burncourt. Next weeks jackpot will be €7,500 in Ryan’s Bar Burncourt. Thanks for your continued support.

at 8pm as part of the Queen Of The Suir Festival Gates open at 6.30pm. Books usual price. Queens 2 more entrants in our Festival Queen Of The Suir event

Steph Naughton from Mantlehill, Golden.

Steph is 19 years old and studying Teaching in Mary I Limerick.

Steph is kindly sponsored by Billy and Daba Toohey

and fast, whether it’s your first 5km or you’re chasing a PB it is ideal for everyone. Spread the word and get out and shout on our athletes. For more updates on the clubs activities in recent weeks please go to the club notes on the sports pages of this paper. From Fethard to Lucerne and Moyne to Hamburg our athletes of all ages did the club proud. Well done to all.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOTES

SHARE THE SPOILS

Congratulations to Aideen, Gearóid and Lorcan Heelan who

The Golden Inn, Golden Holly O’Grady From Cloughleigh,Golden

Holly attends Cashel Community School and hopes to do Paramedics going forward Holly is kindly sponsored by Gala Shop Golden Best of luck to you both over the festival weekend

Festival

Our kiddies disco with art competition and face painting will take place in our gaa

complex main hall in Golden on Wednesday 29th May at 6.30pm

All children in our parish and surrounding communities are invited to attend

Our queen entrants will be in attendance for photos and also to help get the children up dancing to pick a best girl / boy dancer on the night

A little prince and Princess will be selected on the night as well

Our DJ is the brilliant Dj Richie

won €270 in last week’s Share the Spoils. Envelopes are available in all the businesses outlets in Dundrum village and from the dispenser boxes in Knockavilla and Donaskeigh villages. To enter on line, just follow our Facebook page, Knockavilla community council, and follow the link.

SENIORS TRIP

All plans are in place for our first senior’s trip away on Saturday 8th June. Departing from Knockavilla at 9am, we will head to New Ross for a tour of the Dunbrody Famine ship, preceded by morning teas/ coffees on board. Once the gift

hearts content on the trampoline, or enjoy a friendly game of seesaw with friends. With the spinner bowl for dizzying fun, sensory play panels to stimulate the mind, and even a few surprises in store, there’s something for everyone at Panda Playground!!

Please make your Donation!!! The reaction to this playground development from the community has been fantastic and this has been reflected by the number of donations received to date. We urge anyone who in a position to donate and has not yet done so already, to please make a donation. This will be a wonderful facility for many generations to come!

Darkness into Light

We are delighted to announce that Ballymacarbry will be an official Pieta House ‘Darkness

into Light’ host location for this years walk. This means our walk will be promoted by the official Darkness into Light website and makes it even easier for people to donate to this great cause. The date to remember is Saturday May 11th at 4.15am, so please mark the date in your diaries!! We love to see a huge crowd this year to mark Ballymacrbry’s first year as an official event location and to support the great suicide prevention work that this charity carries out each year!

Ballymac Bingo

Last Friday evening we had another great Bingo event in the community centre with another large crowd. A huge thanks to our bingo caller Thomas Crotty and to all the volunteers that make each Bingo night a great success. Our next event will take place on

shop has been visited we head back to Waterford for lunch, and afterwards having some time to get in some retail therapy. All this for E30. Once again we are in a position to subsidise this trip with thanks to HSE and for the continued support we receive each week with our share the spoils fundraiser draw. Our seats on the coach are nearly booked out, so please, if you want to join us, get your booking into Helen Ryan.

KICKHAM GAA.

TABLE QUIZ.

Hi all, so do you fancy yourself

Friday May 24th.

Aisling Kennedy Memorial Game

Our friends in Ballymacarbry LGFC are hosting a Memorial Football Game on Thursday May 9th at 7pm in the Mill Field in memory of their dear friend and club member Aisling Kennedy. To honour Aisling’s memory and her love of football Aisling’s U16 club team will be taking on her Presentation Secondary School team in memory of their dear friend. Ballymacarbry LGFC would like to invite everyone to the Mill Field on May 9th for what is sure to be a cracking game of football. Please come along to help us remember Aisling.

Tesco Community Fund

Our Tesco Community Fund fundraiser continues in the Clonmel store. Our good cause is attracting the majority of

Shop will be open , Tea/ coffee will be available free to all parents and guardians who bring their little ones to the disco.

Car boot stall

Anyone interested in taking a stand at our Festival Field

Evening on Friday 30th May

please book in by wats app to 089 4403480

It’s €20 for your stall

All types of car boot stalls

as a bit of a general knowledge genius. Do you find yourself watching The Chase thinking, that’s so easy, I could answer that?

Do you think if only I could get on who wants to be a Millionaire, life could be so easy, well now is your chance!!! On this Friday the 3rd of May, the juvenile clubs table quiz returns to The Venue in Dundrum House Hotel. Time to brush up on your knowledge of movie quotes, local trivia, emoji captions and get yourself a team of 4, for what promises to be a night of fun, laughter and some head scratching. With prizes ga-

the attention in the form of the ‘Blue Tokens’ which is great to see. We urge people to continue supporting us for the next number of weeks. We will earn a share of €2,000 for our playground at the end of the campaign.

Weekly classes to join GYM facility: Calling all local sports clubs and Personal trainers! If you are interested in accessing a modern gym facility for your team or if you are interested in organising a fitness class, please contact us on 086 032 8467.

Fitness: Our local fitness expert Stephanie Byrne continues to run her weekly fitness classes each Tuesday evening at 7pm and bright and early each Thursday morning from 6.30am. Contact Stephanie on 087 629 1955 if

welcome, Cakes, flowers, clothing, jewellery, etc etc

Festival 2024

Wednesday 29th May to Saturday 1st June in Golden gaa grounds & village Over 60s

A lovely crowd turned up to our over 60s get together last Friday morning

Lovely to see everyone chatting and enjoying coffee and cake Look forward to meeting you all again in May!

lore and a *DJ* on the night, a great time is guaranteed. With all monies raised going to fund our 7 juvenile teams for the coming year, your support would be greatly appreciated.

CÚL CAMP

Knockavilla Kickhams Cúl Camp registration is now live. The camp will run from 15th-19th July. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

NOTES FOR THE PAPER. If you wish to put in local notes please send same to rangerbreen@ gmail.com no later than 6pm on the previous Sunday night

you would like to get involved in these ever-popular classes. Badminton: Contact Siobhan on 086 8775670 if you would like to get involved each Tuesday night. WWETB: There are a range of great educational courses being run in the centre each week, currently covering cookery, fitness and phone technology. Waterford ETB offer a huge array of courses annually, so please visit the WWETB website and see if there is anything for you. If there is sufficient demand the ETB are more than happy to run these courses from our community centre.

AstroTurf bookings: While our Astro Turf facility has a packed schedule of bookings each week, there are some available slots each week. Contact us at the centre to arrange a booking 086 032 8467.

DUNDRUM:

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Marcella Collins

Sean Breen Eamon Wall

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CAHIR GOLF CLUB

Summer Has Arrived

The Back Nine Holes opened this weekend, and Members were delighted to play straight 18 Holes in sunshine and on an excellent Course, well prepared by the hardworking Course Staff.

It is also good to report Golf Buggies are now allowed on to the Course, using pathways where available and otherwise, driving on the rough areas only.

Summer Golf is officially opened and in play. Let us all enjoy a good golfing season.

The Three Rs Repair the Pitch Marks Replace the Divots Rake the Bunkers

This is good golf etiquette, shows respect for fellow golfers and for Course Staff, who have much work to keep on top of and certainly should not have to repair the Greens, Bunkers and Grass areas after us Golfers.

Captains’ Drive-In, Sunday 5th May. 12 Noon.

The weekend has at long last arrived to celebrate the Captains Drive-in at Cahir Park Golf Club.

All Members are invited to play in the 18 Hole 4 Persons Scramble and enjoy refreshments before and after the golf. Contact the ProShop to enter the Draw for playing partners.

Annual Club Classic

The Cahir Park Club Classic is scheduled for 7th, 8th and 9th June and is being very kindly sponsored

the week in sport

CLONMEL GOLF CLUB

by Morrisons BMW Cahir. Note the dates in Diary. Further details will follow.

Rules Night

Many Thanks to Paul Eivers, Club PGA Professional for the excellent presentation of Rules to members on Thursday night. Everyone went home with a clear vision of the various rules further to Paul’s demonstrations. It was great to see the Clubhouse full and many enjoyed the refreshments that followed. Thank you to Captain Pauline Mulcahy and the Ladies Committee for arranging the event. Congratulations Hilary Congratulations to Hilary Murphy who won the Junior Alliance played last Monday at Cahir Park Golf Club. Hilary and 45 Ladies from many Clubs in the Southeast Munster area played in lovely sunshine and enjoyed a wonderful round of golf. Well-done also to Rosemary O’Donnell who organised the Alliance.

Ladies Results

The Tuesday Ladies got back on to the Course on 23rd April and the winning team of Norma O’Brien, Mary Comerford and Jo Fahey recorded 61pts.

Monday 15th to Thursday 18th

April, 12 Holes Singles Stapleford

The results were decided on countback with the top 3 bringing in 26pts each.

Winner: Anne Walsh (24) 26pts, Second: Miriam Halley (10) 26pts, Third: Josie Walsh (13) 26pts.

SLIEVENAMON GOLF CLUB

This week began sedately enough with our Monday’s Mixed Scramble, the unexpectedly fine weather creating much merriment as our teams took to the Course. Michael A O’Meara, Conor Dunlea and Anne Murphy took the spoils this week with a nett score of 33.2, with John J Doyle, Paddy Brambrick and Tadhg Browne in 2nd on 35.7 and John O’Sullivan, Anthony Powell and Marie Quirke in 3rd place on 37.3. Heather provided refreshments afterwards, while Vincent Phelan totted up the scores. Wednesday was the turn of our Seniors to hit the Greens. 10 teams played a Scramble in glorious weather. Our sun kissed winners were John Doyle, Davy Williams and Terry O’Brien with a score of 60.3. 2nd were Billy Phelan, John FitzGibbon and Dan Hayes on 61.4. 3rd spot went to Vincent Phelan, Robert Phelan and Jackie O’Dwyer on 62.9.

Sunday saw our Men’s Pierce Purcell team take on Carrick at home in Round 2 of the Pierce Purcell Shield. Well, if you wanted thrills, spills and excitement, today’s contest had it all, as Slievenamon and Carrick fought fiercely to see which team would come out on top.

You could all but hear the clash of the ash as the two teams battled for supremacy, with Slievenamon going 3 down at one stage before clawing

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April, 12 Holes Singles Stapleford

Winner: Breda Keating (11) 23pts Ladies Summer Matchplay

Bánór, The Skin’s Shepherd, is sponsoring a Summer Matchplay competition for all the Ladies. Entry Sheet in Ladies locker room. Sign up soon as Draw for teams takes place early May. Find the Golf Ball Draw

Congratulations to Linda Norris who won the weekly €20 prize when her envelope number 5 was turned over this week.

Next week’s prize will be €1,200 and the Draw will take place after the Captains Drive-in on Sunday 5th May.

Men’s Results

12 Holes Open Singles Stapleford 19th to 21st April

Category 1, Niall Morrison (2) 24pts

Category 2, John Hughes (12) 28pts

Category 3, Peter Maguire (21) 30pts

Category 4, Ken Kendall (24) 30pts Men’s Summer Matchplay

Let the Games Begin. The Draw for the Cahir Park Golf Club Matchplay Series very kindly sponsored by Murphy Fuels has been made. Matches start from 1st May. Top Player on Draw Sheet arranges the match. Check the full Rules and Draw details on Sheet in the back hall behind the ProShop. Best of luck to all competitors.

their way back. With the two Michaels (O’Donnell and O’Meara) winning their match with their customary aplomb (superlatives for this duo are running out - unbreakable, unbelievable, unbeatable), Willie McGarry and Paudie Lahart soon broke back with some magnificent golfing to take the second match. After SGC lost the third match, it was all to play for in the 4th, with Slievenamon supporters willing on their men. There is a big and enthusiastic following for this year’s team, as witnessed by Graham O’Reilly cutting short his summer holidays in order to cheer on the side1

A crowd started gathering on the 16th to beg, plead and promise their first born to whatever Deity they

could conjure up, by which stage SGC were 2 up with 3 to play. On to the 18th, where Slievenamon had a lucky break, when they hit a tree but the ball bounced out and we got on the Green in 2. Showing nerves of steel, and with a final push at the finish, SGC brought it home. Hoarse voices, fist bumps and manly hugs ensued. One would have to be extremely hard hearted not to feel for Carrick, who played so well only to be denied at the end, and who were extremely sportsmanlike throughout.

Final word on the day goes to our Captain Mark Dillon who, when asked what stage we were now at in the Pierce Purcell competition, responded “The emotionally drained stage”.

MEMBERSHIP Renewals 2024 Reminder to members that Membership renewals fell due on 1st April 2024 and the last day for payment is 30th April 2024. Invoices have been issued to all members in the last few weeks and if you have any queries in relation to your invoice, please contact Aine on 052-6124050. Thank you to all our members who have paid up to date, it is very much appreciated. Receipts for paid up members will be issued and can be collected at the club. There is a box at the office hatch and all receipts will be left there for collection. This is to cut down on postage costs.

Ladies Notes

Clonmel Golf Club is bustling with activity right now with great course conditions and brighter days!

Results:

The Mixed Foursomes match against Thurles took place on Sunday, April 28th, with representation from Eta Barry Walsh, Lady Captain & Adrian Johnson, Roisin Quinlivan & John Perry, Sinead Healy & Garret Condon, Grace Buckley & Billy Hewitt. Reserves: Helen O’Donoghue, Mick O’Connor, Michael McSweeney. Well done to the winners of the 12 Hole Singles Competition very kindly sponsored by Fine Fins.

Results

1st Marion O’Neill (40) 29pts 2nd Fionnuala McGeever (36) 28 pts

Gross Bobbi Holohan (11) 15 pts 3rd Finola Foley (23) 27 points Competitions:

Skin HQ Ladies 15 Hole Singles Stableford

Ladies 15 Hole Singles Stableford competition occurred on Saturday, April 27th, and will be held again on Wednesday, May 1st, with thanks to our sponsors, Skin HQ. Donoughmore Cup

The Donoughmore Cup Matchplay competition sign-up sheet is available in the Ladies Locker room. The draw for this competition, sponsored by Gwen and Johnny Walshe, will take place in early May.

The Hub 9 Hole Competition

The Hub 9-Hole Summer series began on April 1st and is open to all club members. This competition can be played daily, except after 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

New Members: Clonmel Golf Club is actively welcoming new lady members with tailored golf lessons scheduled throughout May. There are special membership offers available for new and returning golfers.

Refresher Lesson: A refresher lesson specifically for ladies will be held on Wednesday evening, May 8th. Interested participants should reserve their spot with Dylan Burke.

For more information on any of these events, competitions, or

membership offers, individuals can reach out to Dylan Burke at dylan@dylanburkegolf.com or (085) 8141438.

With all the events, competitions, and opportunities for new and seasoned players alike, it is an exciting time to be part of the club. Whether it’s enjoying the camaraderie of matches, competing in club competitions, or taking advantage of lessons to improve skills, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

Clonmel Golf Club thrives on this kind of energy and engagement among members. If you have any specific questions or want more details about what’s happening at the club, feel free get in touch!

MENS NOTES:

We have lots to report out on this week as the golfing season kicks off in earnest.

Spring Medal - Sponsored by W.O. Morrissey Architects

The Spring Medal (POY) was played on April 28th. After all of the scores were totted, the clear winner was Adam Cooney with a nett 68. Great shooting Adam!

1st Adam Cooney 68 2nd Brian Clery 71 Gross Michael O’Neill 77 3rd Joe Franklin 72 Donoughmore Cup Qualifiers Friday last saw the conclusion of the Donoughmore Cup (POY) qualifiers. 30 points was the mark to qualify and the list of 32 qualifiers is attached to these notes. The draw and full rules for the matchplay element of the Donoughmore Cup will be posted later this coming week.

Inter-Club Teams

We had a very busy weekend of inter-club competition. Our Senior Men kicked off the weekend with a resounding victory over Tipperary in Clonmel on Friday. On Saturday, our Fred Daly Juniors also had a convincing win away to Tipperary. The weekend was rounded off with the narrowest of defeats at home against Thurles in the mixed foursomes, in a match that went all the way to the final putt on the last green.

Congratulations and thanks to all involved.

Men’s Fixtures

The Paddy Murray Fourball Qualifier continues from Monday the 29th April until Friday the 3rd May. Top 16 pairs to qualify for matchplay. Entry fee is €6 per person.

Next weekend, 4th to 6th May, sees the running of the Barlo Motors Open Fourball (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). This will be an any combination fourball competition (Gent/Gent, Lady/Lady, Gent/ Lady). Entry fee €6 per player for members, €20 per player for visitors.

Tuesday April 30th sees the commencement of the Bulmer’s Open Singles series. Members €7,

Visitors €20.

The Hub 9-hole singles stableford is running every day (after 2pm on a Saturday). Green Tees Men / Red Tees Ladies. Entry Fee is €3. Enter as often as you like!

Prize Giving

Prizes will be presented for the Alan Maher (Londis) sponsored Spring League and the W.O. Morrissey sponsored Spring Medal next Saturday, May 4th at 4.30pm in the Clubhouse. All prize winners are asked to attend.

Reminders

Don’t forget that you now have the option to enter the club lotto draw at competition sign in stage on the computer.

Seniors

It was great to see the Seniors out in force last Thursday for the first competition of 2024 and welcome back. They played a 12-Hole Scramble and the results are as follows:

1st – Pa Gubbins, Jim Butler, Pat O’Shea

61pts

2nd – John Kennedy, Frank O’Keeffe, Des Morrissey 59pts

3rd – Sean Crosse, Vincent Woodlock, George Mitchell 57pts

Next competition takes place on Thursday 9th May with draws from 10.00 to 11.30am.

Rotary Classic

We look forward to welcoming the Rotary Club to Clonmel Golf Club on this Friday 3rd May for their Annual Golf Classic. We wish them all the very best in their fundraiser.

CLUB LOTTO – Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group Draw took place on Saturday 27th April 2024 with a Jackpot of €5,000. Number drawn: 11-20-27-28. No Jackpot winner. No match three winner: Jackpot €5,100 on Saturday 4th May.

Tickets at €2 each and three for €5. Also available to purchase online, QR codes, Facebook.

Vouchers available for all kinds of gifts and presents. Quick Pick Lotto available.

NEW MEMBERS 2024/25

Membership year 1st April - 31st March. If you are looking to join the club, please contact the office for details of rates.

Special offer on New Members –join now and your membership is covered up to 31st March 2025. €450 + €50 comp levy + Golf Ireland fees. This offer is open to new members and past members who have not renewed their membership within the last 5 years. Terms and conditions apply. Juniors from €100 and Distance €200 so for full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub. com.

Pierce Purcell - Paudie Lahart, Mark Dillon, Michael O’Donnell, Andrew Franey, Peter Kelleher, Andrew Kelleher, Michael O’Meara and Willie McGarry

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