Tipp Echo June 19

Mary and John Hartnett enjoyed the Tipperary Vintage Rally.

Talbot Hotel Make New Appointment Announcement

It is with great delight that we welcome Mr Michael Boyle as the new General Manager to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel. Michael took over the running of the very popular 4 Star Talbot Hotel Clonmel some months back, and his feet have not touched the ground since starting in his new role.

No stranger to Clonmel, when we spoke with Michael, he stated ‘how happy he was to return to his hometown of Clonmel, and especially to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel where it holds a very special place in his heart’. Michael is an accomplished hospitality professional with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. As the General Manager of Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Michael brings a wealth of managerial, leadership, and financial expertise to his role, ensuring the hotel’s continued success and premier status as one of the leading hotels in the region. Throughout his distinguished career, Michael has managed a diverse array of hotels, ranging from family-run establishments to group-owned and resort hotels throughout Ireland. His extensive background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of operations management, guest services, and team leadership.

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Michael’s strategic vision and hands-on approach are central to his management style. He has a keen eye for detail and a relentless passion for excellence, which he instils in his team. Under his leadership, the Talbot Hotel Clonmel continues to maintain the highest standards of quality and service.

In addition to his operational skills, Michael is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. His strategic initiatives consistently drive the hotel’s growth and profitability, ensuring its competitive edge in the market. His financial acumen and proactive management have significantly contributed to the hotel’s robust performance and reputation.

A dedicated leader, Michael fosters a culture of excellence

among his team, encouraging professional development and a commitment to outstanding service. His ability to inspire and motivate his staff is a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities, and this is very evident with his work with the ‘Great Place to Work’ team.

Michael’s vast management experience, coupled with his dedication to excellence and strategic insight, makes him an invaluable addition to Talbot Hotel Clonmel and to the Talbot Collection. His leadership continues to enhance the hotel’s reputation as a premier destination, ensuring memorable experiences for all guests.

We wish Michael all the best in his return to Clonmel and with his new role in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel.

By Jamie O’Flaherty

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Former Franciscan Church celebrates anniversary of reopening in Clonmel

A Clonmel Church which was closed in 2023 has celebrated the anniversary of its reopening as a place of prayer.

The Franciscans departed Clonmel in January of 2023. There was some concern locally that the Church would be lost as a place of worship given its historical place in Clonmel’s past. At the time of its closure a group of concerned members of the community met and a Steering Group was formed to examine options. Of course, the normal obstacles were examined –how the project would be financed, how would it be managed! But there was one common and clear objective-that the Church should remain open, if at all possible, and should not be lost as a place of worship for the Clonmel community. This was underpinned by remarks made by the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore at the final Mass celebrated on the departure of the Franciscans on January 5th 2023 when he said; ‘It will be up to the people of Clonmel whether this Church remains closed’.

Under the Chairmanship of Rev Fr John Treacy, PP Ss Peter and Pauls, agreement was reached with the Franciscans and the church reopened within five months of closing, on the Feast of St Anthony, June 2023 - a year ago.

Many were sceptical that this could be done without a resident priest but thanks to the cooperation of many people it has gone well. The Church offers two Masses a week and it is open for daily prayer.

Some considerable progress has been made in the first year to improve how the Church functions. The heating system, which had been mis-functioning for some years has been replaced in 2023 with a new system and is now fully operational. The historic 13th century tower has been cleaned out and sealed from bird invasion and is now accessible.

In terms of administration The Abbey House of Prayer is entirely a volunteer project. No salaries, wages or allowances are paid. At a ceremony on the occasion of the anniversary the Manager, Pat O’Gorman acknowledged and paid tribute to several people instrumental in the success of the project.

In particular he paid tribute to the group of priests who volunteer to go on a roster to celebrate the Tuesday St Anthony Mass each week and the Priests who have helped to restore the Saturday Vigil Mass and confessions in recent months.

Thanks were also given to John Corry who acts as Sacristan,

sings at ceremonies and provides many other duties on a voluntary basis.

Tributes were paid to the team of dedicated ladies from the Legion of Mary who clean the Church each week on a voluntary basis and ensure that it is always well maintained and to those who help with the Offertory Collection, the Ministers of the Word and Eucharist, and the Choir which reassembled and now sings on a weekly basis and the Church was decorated at Christmas by Mary Walsh

In terms of finances, there have been generous donations from local members of the community. The Clonmel Rugby Club held a fundraising Concert last Christmas.

By far the most regular donors are the congregation who, week in week out, come to visit the shrine and worship in strong numbers and who also financially support the reopened Church.

It was appreciated that a former Franciscan from Killarney, Fr Billy Hoyne OFM travelled back from Killarney for a Triduum which was well attended.

The reopened Church, which is quite unique in Ireland is set to have a place in the Clonmel community for some time.

Members of the steering committee for the Abbey House of Prayer, Pat O’Gorman, Mary Walsh and Joe McCormack.

Clonmel bids farewell to popular Aussie Ryan Barnes

Clonmel said goodbye to popular Aussie, Ryan Barnes this week following his year-long stay in Tipperary’s capital town.

The Australian traveler came to Clonmel after he found love in the most unusual way whilst embarking on a bus journey quite unlike any other in Thailand. You see, Ryan, a charming and adventurous man with a knack for getting into amusing situations, discovered the love of his life while his bus rumbled down a dusty road in Thailand.

Ryan’s eyes met the gaze of a stunning Colombian woman who happened to be the only other English-speaker aboard that very bus. Surprised by this unexpected encounter, Ryan struck up a conversation and before they knew it, they were chatting away like old friends, sharing stories and laughter as the miles passed by. What started as a chance meeting soon blossomed into a whirlwind romance as Ryan and his new Columbian lover spent the following weeks exploring the beauty of Thailand together, their hearts becoming intertwined in a tapestry of connection and love. However, as all good things must come to an end, Ryan had to bid farewell and return to his home in

Australia. But here’s where the tale takes a twist - fueled by his love and a spark of spontaneity, Ryan made a life-changing decision. He decided to leave his job, pack his bags, and embark on a new chapter by moving to Clonmel, where his beloved girlfriend resided.

Upon arriving, Ryan wasted no time immersing himself in the local culture. He found a job at Circles Snooker Club and Casino, where his quick wit and infectious charm quickly made him a favorite among staff and patrons alike.

Alas, as the story goes, all good things must eventually come to an end. Ryan’s visa in Ireland expired, and he had no choice but to return to his homeland of Australia, leaving his girlfriend behind, albeit temporarily.

And so, as Ryan bid farewell to the friends and memories he made in Clonmel, he carried with him the love and laughter shared with his girlfriend, knowing that no distance could dampen the light of their shared story. As he departed, he left behind a trail of fond memories and smiles, as those lucky enough to have met him would always remember the Aussie traveler who found love in the most unexpected of places.

Ryan Barnes pictured with Circles’ staff members Willie Maunsell, Mirka Kohutovicova, Neill Hahessy and Circle’s owner Max Forte.

Pride Festival Lights Up the Town

In a vibrant spectacle that painted the town with colours of inclusivity and pride, the Clonmel Pride Festival took center stage over the weekend.

Sunday marked the end of the incredible spectacle and what a celebration it was!

From inspiring parades and documentaries to joyful social nights and picnics, Clonmel came together to celebrate love, diversity, and unity. Even when the rain came down on Saturday, the large crowd made their own rainbows and kept the spirit shining bright!

A huge thank you to all the

dedicated committee members who worked tirelessly all year to arrange this event, the amazing volunteers who worked so hard over the weekend, and all the vendors, performers, sponsors and supporters who came together to make our community pride event all that it was. Your dedication and love are the heart of Clonmel Pride!

Though the festivities have wrapped up for another year, remember that support for the LGBTQ+ community is needed all year long.

Let’s carry the spirit of Pride with us every day, spreading kindness,

acceptance, and love wherever we go.

Every act of support, no matter how small, helps build a world where everyone feels safe, valued, and proud to be themselves. Imagine the impact we can make if we live with the same energy and compassion all year round!

We’ll be back in 2025, ready to make next year’s Clonmel Pride even more fabulous! Until then, let’s keep the pride alive in our hearts and actions. See you next year!

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Local jewellery designer represents Ireland at prestigious trade event in France

Sustainable jewellery designer from Cashel, Gillian Gubbins, of GG Designs travelled to France last weekend to represent Ireland at “La Fêtes Consulaire’s” showcase, an international showcase of Irish crafters in Lyon. Gillian, who is based in Rosegreen, turned a childhood hobby and obsession with jewellery, into a business over four years ago, and has been going from strength to strength ever since. That she was chosen to display her passion at the event, is a source of huge pride to her, and a testament to the quality and importance of the work she does.

Her love for art and craft began in secondary school and she continued her creative

adventure on into art college for several years, where she ventured into ceramics for a short period of time. She then spent several years working in jewellery retail before deciding to return to college. Her chosen course was Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing, something she admits she absolutely loves. As you can probably tell from the materials she uses, sustainability is always at the forefront of her designs. Trying her best to utilize what is already have available, one of her favourite pastimes is visiting local charity shops to see what items and fabrics can be used in her pieces.

Gillian was selected to represent Ireland from a list of applicants who submitted application

forms to the Craft Council of Ireland earlier his year. As can be imagined, she was stunned and delighted to have been chosen, not only on a personal level, but also given the added importance of being a representative of Ireland, and the wonderful arts and craftspeople that are dotted all around the country. This is a special year, as the “La Fêtes Consulaire’s” showcase at Bellecour is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Run by the consulate offices in Lyons, the event has been organised for over twenty years by the City of Lyon, to celebrate the city’s international profile through the diversity and dynamism of its consulates and foreign communities. It takes place annually on Place

Bellecour, the third largest square in France and the largest pedestrian square in Europe. This year, in line with the hosting of the 47th edition of the World Skills Competition in Lyon in September, the theme of the Fêtes Consulaire’s is “arts, crafts and skills”. Gillian is one of four Irish craftspeople who will attend this event include watchmakers, glass designers and knitters of Aran sweaters.

The founder of GG Designs, Gillan said that “She was honoured to represent Ireland and Tipperary at this year’s event, and excited to showcase her designs alongside other Irish leading designers. I am passionate about sustainable business and the importance of using sustainable materials in each and every design. We see the impact of global warming on a daily basis, this is my way

of giving customers a sustainable option that gives the customer a unique and stylish identity. I am so proud to showcase my product range, which shows that style and sustainability can work together hand in hand in modern day fashion”. She represented herself and the locality with passion and pride, and we wish nothing but the best for Gillian and her business, long into the future.

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Cashel students travel to Ghana to help build school facilities

Months of fundraising, preparations and anticipations came to fruition last week when three Cashel students joined three more from Carrick on Suir and made the long trip to the Akwapem Hills in Ghana, to bring much needed funds, educational and building supplies, and importantly, huge amounts of energy to a small rural village in the African countryside. Oisín O Grady, Sean Slattery and Tomás O Dwyer were joined by Oisín’s mother Síle, along with three girls from Scoil Mhuire in Carrick On Suir, where Síle works, and Mary Connolly, whose daughter was also on the trip. This is not Síle and Mary’s first trip to the African continent, as they made a similar journey to Tanzania in 2018, where they saw the importance

that such help meant to locals. The travelling group provided the funding for building supplies, paint and tradesmen to renovate a classroom block of five rooms, which was in desperate need of repair and decorating. Education is the most important way of bringing any individual or society out of poverty, and renovating the classrooms was the top priority of the trip. Thanks to the groups fundraising efforts, they also had money left over to buy new school equipment and stationery and materials for the students when they get back to school. Everyone worked hard on the building works and the young Irish students weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, mucking in with what as needed. But they also had time for some lighter fun, and

were treated to some wonderful displays of singing and dancing by the young villagers. This will be an experience that will last them for a lifetime, as well as knowing that they may have made a lifetime real affect on the many numbers of children who will use the school in the future. For Síle, this is a continuation of a family tradition begun by her own mother, and she will hope the students she went along with will also see the importance of continuing to help long past this one trip. You can follow their journey on Síle’s Facebook page and see the brilliant pictures and videos that they took while in Ghana. For now, they would like to say thank you to all who supported them. They are eternally grateful

Cashel Rugby club stalwart takes important Munster Rugby role

Cashel Rugby club were honoured and delighted with news last week, that one of the clubs most recognisable members and hardest workers, was elected to a prestigious role with the Munster Rugby Branch.

Clubman Peter Silke was elected to the role of Munster Junior Vice President at the Munster Branch AGM last Wednesday night, at Shannon Rugby Club in Limerick. This is the first of three Senior roles that Peter will be involved in over the next three years with the final role being Munster Senior President, something everyone is the club is hugely looking forward to on behalf of Peter and his family.

Peter’s election to these roles is

richly deserved for the incredible work he has done and still doing for Cashel rugby. Always having a huge love of the game, he began his career in Cashel with the minis, coaching his sons at under 6’s, and over the next thirty years has held almost every role possible within the club at some point. Coach, committee member, chairman, President, treasurer, PRO. No job was too big or small for Peter. And when he brings the same, attitude and work ethic to his new job in the Muster Branch, then the Munster rugby will reap the rewards of this hardworking, dedicated club man. On behalf of Cashel RFC, everyone wishes Peter all the best in this richly deserved new job.

Peter Silke (right) pictured with Cashel Rugby club president Pat O’Donoghue.

Cahir Craic & Ceol Festival 2024

Come and join Rockwell Music Academy on this Saturday June 22 in Coláiste Dún Iascaigh for the Cahir Craic & Ceol Festival.

Up first from 11am to 1pm is ‘The Big Play’ when all orchestral musicians are called to dust off the cobwebs and join in the fun. With Sectional work and full orchestral performance after, this one is for approximate Grade 2 upwards.

Then from 2pm to 4pm is The Big Sing! Join with award winning

musical Director, conductor & musician Shane Farrell for an afternoon of singing fun. This is suitable for Secondary students and adults. Be prepared to sing your heart out!

This event sounds like it will draw a crowd so get a ticket as soon as possible. Its €5 per ticket and tickets are available on Eventbrite, see info@rockwellmusic academy. ie for more details. Thanks go to Tipperary County Council for their assistance.

Cahir Social and Historical Society

What a fantastic evening for Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at the Inch Field on last Thursday. Given the uncertain weather, a brave crowd were amply rewarded with a magical evening’s entertainment against the magnificent setting of Cahir Castle. Even the sun came out for the event! Cahir Social and Historical Society would like to express our gratitude to Chapter House Theatre Company from Lincoln, U.K., and to their tour manager, Mr. Ieuan Dolloway, in particular, for bringing their wonderfully enjoyable adaptation to Cahir. Our guests said that Cahir was their favourite venue to date! They were highly impressed by the backdrop and the friendly

atmosphere in the town. We are also deeply grateful for the support given to this event by John O’Meara, Cahir Overseer with Tipperary County Council, who could not have been more helpful. Finally, none of this would have been possible with the financial support given to our ‘Culture at the Castle’ season by Creative Ireland and Tipperary County Council’s Festivals and Events Grant Scheme.

The last event in this year’s festival will see the well-known RTE broadcaster, David McCullagh, return to the Great Hall of Cahir Castle to give a talk on the 19231949 period of Irish history on Saturday, July 20. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.ie.

Community Lotto

There was no winner of the Draw that took place last week on Wednesday June 12, 2024. The Draw was witnessed by Marie Casey. The numbers drawn were 1, 24, 28 & 30. The Lucky Dip winners winning €25 each were Mary Fitzgerald, Cahir Day Care Centre, Kay O’Donnell, C/o Bingo, Liam Butler, Lisava and Cahir Mary McCar-

thy, Cahir. Congratulations to all winners.

The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is now €6,200 and we wish everyone the best of luck in the Draw. Tickets are available in the Enterprise Centre and in local shops too.

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Molly brings medal home in Community Games All Ireland Final

Congratulations to Mollie Boles, Bansha whose routines in the Community Games National gymnastics U11 girls finals were rewarded with a Fourth place podium spot and the pewter medal in Kilkenny last Sunday. This is Mollie’s second National medal in gymnastics, following in the footsteps of her mother Paula, a former silver national community games medallist also in gymnastics. And keeping

it in the family, young Harlee Boles, finished in Sixth place out of over 30 competitor’s in the U9 girls gymnastics final. Congratulations Mollie and well done to all the Tipperary girls who competed in the gymnastics and swimming finals on Sunday. The next event in the Community Games calendar is the Munster Outdoor teams’ finals in Fethard on July 6, 2024. Good luck to all.

Cahir Park AFC

Cahir Park U14 girls - our girls travelled to Tipperary Town last week to play in miserable wintery conditions. Due to a number of players being unavailable our U12 girls stepped up to the task and did a great job against a strong home team. Two great goals were scored by Lexie and Aoife. With a final result of 5-2 the game was a great learning curve for our younger girls who had great

leadership from the older players. Well done everyone. Cahir Park U12A Boys - well done to our U12A boys team who played Peake Villa today at home last Saturday. Cahir came away 2-1 winners. Cahir was on top in the first half. Peake Villa came back in the second half to make it 2-1 and set up a nervy final 10 minutes but Cahir hung on to take the win. We’ll done to the team and Coaches. Kennedy Cup 2024 - What a fantastic week it has been for the boys representing the TSSDL at the Kennedy Cup. Special mention to the lads representing Cahir park on the team, Noah Mc Carthy, Sam Grogan and Sam Mc Donnell, who performed brilliantly all week and were a credit to the club both on and off the pitch. Up against serious opposition

each day, the lads performed brilliantly, recording a 2-2 draw with Waterford, 3-3 draw with Kerry, Winning on penalties v Limerick District and Winning 2-0 v Kildare to reach the final of the Bowl last week. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be our day in the final, losing out 0-2 to a very strong Limerick Desmond side. Thanks to the coaches, Peter, Seamus and Andrew who looked after the lads so well all week and all the effort they put in preparing the lads for the tournament right through the winter and Spring. Thanks also to the Parents and supporters for the commitment to the team all week, they couldn’t have done it without you. Here are a few pics to enjoy. Well done to all.

Cahir Park U12 Girls - Last weekend on Saturday Morning our U12 girls travelled to Tipperary Town. A great game was played out between the two teams. There was plenty of skill and determination on display. Well done to our girls who won 2-0. Great stuff girls and Coaches!

Cahir Park 50/50 Draw- The 50/50 Draw took place last Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 8pm live on Facebook. The winner was Evelyn Hanley. Well done to Evelyn. Ticket sold by Keith Edwards. 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.

Molly Boles pictured on the podium in Kilkenny.

representing Cahir Park on the Kennedy Cup team were Noah Mc Carthy, Sam Grogan and Sam Mc Donnell

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‘Cruinniú na nÓg’ with Cahir Comhaltas

Cahir Farmers Market was the first stop for the young Cahir Comhaltas musicians as together with Tipperary County Council and Creative Ireland they were delighted to take part in ‘Cruinniú na nÓg’ A Day of Youthful Creativity on last Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Great fun was had dancing along to the music in the rain and the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the many visitors on the

morning. The Group then went on to showcase their traditional Irish music and dance in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle from 3pm where visitors to the Castle sat in awe of these wonderful young players who along with Tutor Michael Harty played their hearts out and with the wonderful acoustics of the Great Hall to amplify them, everyone enjoyed the afternoon immensely. The Shamrock Lounge on Castle

Street was the last venue for the fantastic Comhaltas musicians and they entertained everyone with a great mix of traditional Irish music on the evening. These were all free public events and it was wonderful to be able to see Cahir Comhaltas musicians doing what they do best in several different venues on the day. Well done to all involved, it certainly was ‘Cruinniú na nÓg’ to remember.

Teen Kayaking Camp 24

Not afraid of a challenge, local youths threw themselves wholeheartedly into the challenge of a Kayaking Camp with Will Nugent of Suir Valley Adventure Kayaking Club along with other experienced Kayakers last week. After spending the first day learning the ropes on the river the group set out on the river and although not blessed with

good weather every day, they had great fun and were soon confident in their kayaks. With plenty of watery shenanigans’ and lots of laughter the youths really had a fantastic week and were confident in their new found abilities and many plan to continue kayaking with Will in the future. The Group meets weekly every Monday & Wednesday evening and also

onSaturday mornings. The Youths finished their week in glorious sunshine last Friday and were treated to pizzas afterwards by Course Coordinator Will Nugent before leaving. Suir Valley Adventure Kayaking Club has become very popular in the last few years in Cahir thanks to Will Nugent and crew, have you tried it yet?

Government Gives Guarantee that Nature Restoration Measures Will be Voluntary for Farmers - Lowry

Deputy Michael Lowry and his colleagues in the Regional Group of TDs have successfully obtained a Government guarantee that all measures under the Nature Restoration Plan will be voluntary for farmers.

The Group will also continue to hold the Government accountable for its commitment given in the Dáil on Wednesday of this week that restoration measures will not negatively impact any existing CAP commitment or any other scheme or incentive delivered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Addressing the issue under Private Members Business, Deputy Lowry said that the Government must give a firm guarantee that agricultural activities, prudently managed, can and will continue

on farmland in Tipperary and across the country. ‘It is imperative that the agricultural sector will not become the financial fall-guy in our efforts to achieve Ireland’s targets’ he stated.

The Regional Group as a whole emphasised the urgent need to halt the decline of nature and work towards habitat restoration, but also stressed the importance of protecting the livelihoods of farming communities.

‘By working together, we can create a future where nature can coexist in harmony with agriculture, benefiting both our environment and our rural communities’ they said.

Regional Group Members noted that while targets up to 2030 can potentially be met using State lands, achieving the overall 20%

nature restoration target will be challenging. Beyond 2030, it will become increasingly difficult to meet these targets without involving non-State lands, posing significant challenges for existing farmland.

Newcastle crowned County Champions

Newcastle are u15C county champions. Newcastle played Clonmel Commercials recently in Clogheen, the final score was 2-11 to 2-07. Team photo includes mentors, Darren Goonan, Niall McDonnell, Donal O’Loughlin and Raymond Condon.

Pictured also are joint captains Joe Goonan & Patrick O’Keeffe accepting the cup from Tipp GAA, PJ Bowden and Ann Fleming.

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Contract signed on €12 million sustainability project in Nenagh

The contract for the appointment of the Integrated Design Team for the Nenagh Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Energy (SECOE –Ireland)was signed on Thursday, May 30, 2024. In total, the project will represent an investment of €12.7 million in Nenagh.

The Integrated Design Team is led by Henry J Lyons Architects, who are committed to putting sustainability at the heart of their projects and have assembled a team of experts covering the disciplines of Civil and Structural Engineering, Building Services - MEP, Quantity Surveyors, Conservation, Landscape Architects, Fire Safety, Disability Access, Sustainability/LEED, Heritage and Archaeology, Environmental & Ecology and Façade Consultant.

Henry J Lyons has a track record for delivering emblematic public projects such as the Central Bank, a wide range of low-carbon neighbourhoods including Dublin Docklands, Cork and Limerick; nine LEED platinum plus twelve LEED Gold buildings in Ireland and significant public real improvements, including Central Plaza and Cardiff Lane.

The project, to be located at Martyr’s Road Nenagh, was provisionally allocated €9.525 million in funding, under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

The project is led by Tipperary County Council in partnership with the Tipperary Energy Agency, North Tipperary Development Company, the Technological University of the Shannon(TUS), Community

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Power and Siga Limited.

This project will develop a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Energy which will be the anchor and catalyst for the redevelopment of the Martyr’s Road Regeneration Quarter. The Centre of Excellence will host a range of public agencies working collaboratively to deliver innovation solutions from training and development to new cutting-edge research on technologies, to incubating lowcarbon social enterprises.

It will also deliver public infrastructure, civic spaces and public realm enhancement and will consolidate the linkages to the town centre and unlock the potential for the overall area.

The Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council, Cllr Ger Darcy, said: “This project epitomises the commitment of Tipperary County Council to deliver on the objectives of the Climate Action Plan in reducing our carbonfootprint and meeting global energy targets.

“This is an innovativeproposal which will be transformational for Nenagh and for Tipperary.”

The Cathaoirleach of Nenagh Municipal District, Cllr. John ‘Rocky’ McGrath also welcomed the signing of the contract saying: “The Centre of Excellence will

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make a significant contribution to Nenagh and District in terms of employment and will generate a return to the local economy.

“I congratulate all those involved and look forward to the delivery of this project, which will make a real difference to Martyr’s Road, to Nenagh and to the whole Region.”

Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council, Mr Joe MacGrath said that the development of the Centre of Excellence will be a pioneering project for the Southern Region and was identified as a priority under the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES). He said:

“The project will facilitate Nenagh to fulfil its role as a regional economic driver and will support and attract future population growth and investment.

“It will also be a pathway for other towns in how they can move towards low carbon urban centres.” Noting that this would be his final contract signing on behalf of Tipperary County Council prior to his retirement, he said:

“We are delighted to have secured the services of such an experienced Design Team and I wish the partners and the Design Team every success in the delivery of this project”.

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“Capture the Moment” outdoor Art Exhibition. 12th July to 31st August, Birdhill Pollagh Trail - Free entry.

and nature on the Pollagh walking trail.

Health - The New Wealth

We all desire healthy bodies and good energy levels in order to live a full life. Sometimes, no matter how much we try to follow good advice, we feel depleted physically and emotionally.

Stress Relieving Soak

We know how refreshing it feels after swimming in the sea, the salty water has a remarkable cleansing impact on our system, disintegrating and soothing away stress which then allows the physical body to relax and promote natural healing.

Taking a cue from Mother Nature to help maintain wellbeing is as easy as taking a regular salt bath with a few drops of lavender oil either as a weekly self-care routine or more frequently if unwell, salt baths are a terrific way to accelerate the return to both physical and emotional health.

Follow these easy steps for a super, stress relieving soak:

 Run a warm bath and add 1kg of Salt (any kind of salt except Epsom Salt as this has different properties)

 Add 15 to 20 drops of lavender oil. You can also use tea tree oil which is particularly effective for colds and flu but don’t mix the two oils.

 Submerge as much of the body as possible for no more than 20 minutes. Obviously not your mouth and nose!

 Relax and enjoy the purifying effects.

 Rinse off under the shower.

Connect With Nature

We can so often fall into the trap of believing that keeping healthy is a stressful and punishing process when in fact it is the very opposite, once we learn to nurture our bodies in a loving way, our immune system will be strengthened. Another way to increase vitality is by connecting to nature around us, take time when going on a walk to breathe deeply and walk barefoot on the beach or grass.

Healthy trees exude natural energy, also known as prana, so seek one out and take a few moments to

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Large White Butterfly also known as the Cabbage White

By Albert Nolan

It was a beautiful summers day with warm sunshine that necessitated plenty of sunblock and a large sunhat. We spent the afternoon up in the field, but this is not a green pasture but is the place where the maincrop vegetables are grown. Everything went late due to the very wet spring but is slowly catching up in the warming soil and sunshine. The potatoes stalks will soon need an earthing up and this stops the spuds from going green and prevents the stalks from falling over. Onions need weekly weeding, or they will quickly become swamped with weeds but already we are eating the delicious tops or scallions.

The sowing of the carrots is just finished with the parsnips sown last week. Today I was planting two trays of brussels sprouts. These had been sown around a month ago in deep 99 cell trays and were ready to go out in the garden.

The ground had been well fertilised with 10-year-old farmyard manure during the winter and then ridged in the spring to create raised beds for planting. In the rotation cycle the previous crop had been legumes or peas and beans and these take nitrogen from the air and add it to

the soil via special bacteria that live on nodules in the roots. Nitrogen is necessary for leafy green growth, and this is while members of the cabbage family follow the peas and beans.

I gave the trays a good soaking just before lunch and even after all the rain the ground was still incredible dry. When the wind picked up it created mini dust bowls that travelled along the tops of the ridged beds.

The sprouts went in around 45cm apart and were planted deep and firm as they do not like to move around in the wind. I gave them an additional watering after sowing and rain was forecast in the coming days.

As I was busy sowing, I noticed the first of the white butterflies flying along the cabbages. The females of the large white lay their eggs on the leaves and when they hatch, they devour the cabbages. This does not make them inedible, but they are commercial unsalable. We will cover the cabbages with a large bio net, and this will stop the butterflies getting at the cabbages. The red cabbages that I think have a far better flavour and texture and

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not as susceptible to attack by white butterflies.

Next to the Brussels sprouts there is a large patch of wildflowers and green manures. These are included as part of the five-year rotation. The wildflowers will attract in natural predators like hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds that will help keep pest populations under control. They will also provide lots of pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies. Green manures provide food for insects and when they are finishing flowering are dug back into the soil and this helps to build up fertility. Green manures help to retain soil fertility by protecting the soil from leaching by rain or been blown away by the wind. This plot also forms part of a leaving certificate agricultural project. The area will be surveyed throughout the summer and all the different insect species recorded. This is to see how beneficial wildflowers are for natural pest control as part of an organic farm rotation.

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.

“Corncrake”

Countryside

and wildlife matters with Rupert Butler

This secretive little bid was once numerous throughout the land but alas it is no more. It was a bird one largely associated with hay meadows where it fed on a mainly insect based diet although on occasion the seed heads from grasses and such like were also consumed. I use the word ‘was’ because they are now scarce. Small pockets of these delightful little birds can now be found along the callows of the river Shannon and further west. In addition there are a few small colonies on some of our off shore islands. The reason for their decline in recent times is due to more intensive agricultural practices, with silage harvesting being

one of the primary culprits. They are a ground nesting bird most of which nest in hay and silage meadows. In some instances trials were undertaken where the fields were harvested from the center out rather than stating along the hedgeline. This gave the chicks a chance to escape into the surrounding ditches rather than being pushed out towards the middle of the field in question.

Only once have I had the pleasure of seeing one of these birds in flight as it generally will use its legs to escape any unwanted attention. They have an ungainly flight and will only stay airborne for a short period

before landing once again. Being a summer visitor from the depths of Africa I often wonder how they engage in such a momentous migrations given their somewhat limited flying experience. Because they are so secretive they are rarely seen by the naked eye, their presence being betrayed only by their long rasping vocals from amongst the tall grasses. Many moons ago it was said that a site was cursed if the following were present; nettles, elderberries and Corncrakes. Whatever about the latter you are indeed blessed nowadays if you are fortunate enough to spy one of these delightful birds.

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DANGEROUS PEDESTRIAN CROSSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN

The dangerous crossing at Parkside on the N24, just west of the entrance to the castle park was again raised just last week when again an accident occurred. Sharon Walsh, a local lady, was driving towards the crossing, when from behind a tree a pedestrian walked out onto the right of way, causing her to brake sharply, resulting in the car behind her not being able to stop quickly enough and colliding with the back of Sharon’s car. Sharon’s daughter, who was a passenger in the car and Sharon herself, were lucky that the outcome was not a lot more serious than it was. Sharon was very quick to point out that the driver behind her had little chance of stopping in time, and that blaming the other driver was not going to resolve the situation at Parkside.

The pedestrian using the crossing was also perfectly entitled to use the right of way for its intended

All Ireland title for Rylee

On his way to winning a second All Ireland title, this talented young man beat two Irish champions before facing Michael Nevin of Olympic Galway BC. At the final bell, a unanimous decision saw Rylee crowned champion again. Testemony to the hard work and dedication that this young athlete gives to the sport that he loves, and to his superb coaches Anthony and Tommy, who have overseen yet another Irish title to Suir side.

Pictured are Tommy Finn, newly crowned All Ireland champion Rylle Finn and Anthony Bannesch.

Carrick Swan

Adult Hurling & Football

Our Junior ‘A’ footballers beat Killenaule, with 8 points to spare, on Saturday evening in Monroe. Well done lads. We take on St. Patrick’s this coming Friday evening in Ned Hall Park, The Bypass, Clonmel. The game throws in at 7.45pm. Best of luck.

Our Premier Intermediate hurlers will take on Upperchurch Drombane in Round 1 of the Seamus O’Riain County Championship. We await the time, date and venue for that fixture.

Juvenile Scene

Our u13 boys drew with Kilsheelan-Kilcash on Friday

purposes, however the issue with the crossing, was, and continues to be its placement. Although Cllr. David Dunne has made representations on the matter, he has been unsuccessful in getting the answers sought so the crossing remains a risk to life and limb.

The placement of the crossing, in between two mature trees, which cause blind spots for drivers, combined with the fact that the beacons, placed approx. 3 metres high on the poles, and well out of the line of sight for ordinary vehicle drivers don’t flash make for a perilous situation. If the town is to continue to improve, then the money currently being spent on upgrading the locality needs to be spent in a more sensible fashion. This crossing is a couple of hundred yards away from one of the town’s most significant visitor destinations. A short walk from our Tudor Manor brings you to our beautiful park, where potential tourists can sit

and enjoy the flora and fauna, but at the moment getting from the Manor to the park could prove detrimental to the wellbeing of everybody.

The public support, for Sharon’s call for a resolution to the situation was vocal and positive. If a serious accident occurs here, it occurs due to the lack of movement form those in authority to remedy the situation, and Sharon, along with many, many others hope that those responsible for placing the crossing where it is at the moment see sense and move it, before we have a tragedy on our hands. Speaking to local resident John Hogan on the topic, he pointed out that some thirty yards further on the footpath in the park, was a much wider gap in the tree line, with an island already in place in the middle of the road. Surely common sense would dictate that the crossing should have gone there.

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evening last. Well done, boys. Our u15 boys begin their Championship this Thursday when we travel to Mullinahone. Best of luck.

Our u12 Camogie girls take on Moyle Rovers on The Green on Monday night (June 17th) at 7pm. Best of luck, ladies. Well done to our u10 Camogie girls who travelled to Cloneen for an u10 Blitz last week. Our girls were superb on the night and all really enjoyed themselves. We’d like to thank St. Patrick’s for their hospitality.

Over the past 5 weeks, Swan coaches have worked with

The Presentation Primary School to introduce hurling and camogie to Junior and Senior infants classes. The kids absolutely loved each session. The club would like to thank the school as well as our own coaches who gave up their time and put on some really fun and enjoyable sessions. Well done to Keith Butler, Tony Hogan, Pat Sinnott, and Martina Sinnott. The club has donated some hurleys and sliotars to the school, also, so that the kids can continue to enjoy playing in the weeks ahead. With the skills on show, over the last few weeks it’s clear that the

future is bright for hurling and camogie in Carrick-OnSuir.

Black & White in Blue & Gold

Stefan Tobin and the Tipperary Minor hurlers overcame Galway on Saturday afternoon in a classic, that went to Extra Time. Stefan played full forward. Well done. The Tipperary Minors now prepare or Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Final.

Emma O’Halloran and the Tipperary Junior Camogie ladies defeated Wicklow on Saturday, also. Emma was half-back for the Tipp ladies. Well done, Emma. The Tipp

Carrick Davins GAA CLUB

Carrick Davins Intermediates commence round 1 of their championship when they face Moneygall. The other game in the group will see Upperchurch Drumbane play Knockavilla. Carrick Davins under 13 hurlers were out on Friday last in the first round of the south championship where they faced Ballybacon Grange in Goatenbridge. After a closely contested encounter, both teams were level at the full time whistle. Huge congratulations to Vivienne Keyes, who scooped the big prize in the Davins lotto on Tuesday night last, walking away with a massive €5,750. Happy spending Vivienne.

ladies take on Armagh in The Ragg on Saturday June 29th in a winner takes top spot in the group game.

Club Lotto

The club lotto jackpot is a massive €11,750 this week as there was no winner of last week’s €11,500 jackpot. Last week, there were 10 match 3 winners who won €20 each. The numbers drawn were 10 - 16 - 22 - 25. Well done all.

Other News

Ciaran Carey and his colleagues made a presentation on addiction and mental health awareness on Friday last to a decent crowd in our Juvenile centre. It was a very

informative night, and we’d like to thank Ciaran and his colleagues for their efforts on the night.

The club would also like to thank Seamus Walsh for organising the night. In other news, a number of our coaches undertook a first-aid course on Saturday. Well done to all who attended.

Condolences

Carrick Swan club would like to pass on our condolences to the Phelan family of Ballydine and Ash Park Village, and the Norris family of Piltown, on their recent bereavements.

Picture Special - Fethard

L to R: Linda McCormack, Jamie McCormack, Chris Sheehan and Liz McCormack.

P.J. and Martina O’Meara with their grandson Conal O’Meara from Clonmel.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are Jamie McGrath and Anna Harney, with their children L to R: Lottie McGrath, Lauren McGrath and Alice Harney.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are L to R: Sophia Lawlor, Josephine O’Meara, Louise Pattison, Jade Pattison and Sadhbh O’Meara.

Ellie Mai Lawlor from Drangan enjoying the amusements at the Fethard Town Park

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are L to R: Andy O’Donoghue, Sinead Clare O’Donoghue, Niamh Clare O’Donoghue, and Magda Pakieser.

L to R: Bill Carver, Casey Power, Gina Power, Esther McCormack holding Autumn Power.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are L to R: John, Grace, Fiadh and Joanne Glennon from Gortnahoe.

Matthias and Helena McCormack Euchner with their daughter Réaltínn at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, held on Sunday, June 16.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, held on Sunday, June 16, are sisters Alina and Efgesea with young Altam the middle.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, are L to R: James English, Conor English, and Brian English from Clonmel.

Town Park Family Fun Day

Relaxing at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day are L to R: Denis Ryan, Eileen Ryan, Austin Godfrey and Mary Godfrey.

Enjoying Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day are L to R: Rachel Whyte, Rose Dougliss, Sara Dougliss and Fiona Boyle holding her baby Jake.

Young sports fans enjoying the fun at Fethard Town Park’s Family Day L to R: Charlie Jones, Jamie Skehan, Rory O’Brien Dylan Lacey, Stephan Monroe and Harry Aherne.

Members of the extended Lawrence family from Fethard photographed at the Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, held on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are the Cronin family from Clonmel L to R: Ailbhe, Donnacha, Brenda, Evan and Cian Cronin.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are L to R: Gwen Cooke, Bernie O’Rahilly, Michael O’Rahilly, Caroline Deegan, Patricia Horan, and Aisling Abernethy.

Photographed at Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day, are L to R: Rebecca Gorey and Nicola Morrissey.

Enjoying Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day are L to R: Loretta Fox, Rose Fox, Leah Healy and David Healy.

L to R: Patrick Hackett, Gillian O’Dwyer, Liz Hackett, Adrian Rochford, and Harry O’Dwyer in front. All from Drangan and Cloneen.

Enjoying Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day are L to R: Ella Daly, Roisín Kenny and Amelia Sheehan.

L to R: Noelle Doyle photographed with her mother Rita Doyle at the Fethard Town Park’s Family Fun Day

Back L to R: Gary Crowley, Joshua Flynn, Caia Crowley. Front L to R: Lauren Needham and Allie Crowley.

Recollections from 2011 with Joe Kenny

Photographed on June 1, 2011, at the Clonmel Health Heart Walk in aid of CARE, Cancer Support Centre, Clonmel, are L to R: Suzi Zabojnikova, Ada Fordonska and Roger Mehta, holding their baby daughter Adrianna.

Monica Wade, née Butler, originally from Crohane, Killenaule, photographed with her daughter Louise, relatives and friends, on the occasion of her 80th birthday celebrated in Butler’s Bar, Fethard, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Helping out at the start of Clonmel Health Heart Walk on June 1, 2011, in aid of CARE (Cancer Aftercare Relaxation Education), Cancer Support Centre, Clonmel, are L to R: James Murphy, Michael Carey, Robert Flynn, Sean Tobin, Shane Philips, Evan Egan, Reece Maher, Padraig Looram and Padraig Power.

Photographed at the launch of Banna Chluain Meala Exhibition in the South Tipperary County Museum on June 3, 2011, are L to R: Danny Carroll (founder member), Dr. Sean McCarthy (chairperson South Tipperary County Council), Cllr Siobhán Ambrose (Mayor of Clonmel), Michael Kiely (chairperson Banna Chluain Meala), and Marie McMahon (Museum Curator).

Tadhg Hickey and Aideen Wylde performing a scene from ‘Love All’ at the launch of Clonmel Junction Festival’s promotional booklet at Raheen House on June 2, 2011.

hotographed at Clonmel Swimming World making a presentation on June 3, 2011, of a fundraising cheque for €470 towards South Tipperary General Hospital’s End of Life Care,. L to R: Dr. Tom Rice (Consultant Anaesthetist), Mr Athar Sheikh (Consultant Surgeon), Caroline King, Margaret Fitzgerald, Kathleen Ryan, Dóirín Kiely, Dr Mustafa Shaikh (Consultant Physician), Denise Gregg (Clonmel Slimming World), Fred Phelan, Dr. Isweri Pillay (Consultant Geriatrician), Carole Broadbank (General Manager) and Mr Mohammad Naeem.

Recollections from 2011 with Joe Kenny

Members of the Sisters of Mercy National School Choir in Cahir, performing at the Ss. Peter and Paul’s National School Concert held in Clonmel on June 8, 2011, featuring four visiting school choirs.

Photographed at the Champagne and Strawberry Social Evening at Town and County, Fethard, on June 16, 2011 are L to R: Adrienne Wall, Peggy Burke and Stevie O’Connor.

Staff members photographed at the MSD Ballydine function ‘Celebrating 35 Years’ (1976-2011) at Hotel Minella on June 18, 2011.

Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Siobhán Ambrose, photographed with some of the attendees at a Mayoral Reception for the Clonmel Branch of the National Learning Network held in Clonmel Town Hall on Thursday, June 9, 2011

Photographed at the launch of Banna Chluain Meala Exhibition in the South Tipperary County Museum on June 3, 2011, are wardrobe committee members L to R: Jacinta Gavigan, Joan Lyttleton, Ursula Fennessy and Phyllis Peters.

GAA Hurling Ambassadors for 2011, Eoin Kelly (Tipperary) and John Mullane (Waterford), photographed with future hurling stars from Nenagh at the Centra Hurling Skills Session held in Semple Stadium on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Front L to R: Rhys Shelly, Shane Maher, Aidan Scott, John Kirwan and Ciarán Kirwan. Back L to R: John Mullane (Waterford) and Eoin Kelly (Tipperary)

Thurles

Parish News

Thurles Flower and Garden

Club

A garden day trip to the Cork area will take place on Saturday July 13th. Non-members welcome.

Early booking essential. Contact Catherine on 086 1900927.

Thurles Lions Club

Thurles Lions Club will host a coffee morning and open day at Two Mile Borris Vintage Museum

E41 EE95 on Sunday June 23rd between 10.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Great family day as well as a treat for Vintage enthusiasts. Monies raised will benefit local charities.

Cabragh Wetlands

Join the group for the celebration of the Summer Solstice at Cabragh Wetlands on Thursday June 20th, 8.00 p.m. as they mark the longest days of the year.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Rev. Ian Coulter, Canon of St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny and Priestin-Charge of Templemore Union of Parishes (serving St. Mary’s, Thurles), on his Silver Jubilee. Thurles parish wish him continued contentment, fulfilment and happiness in his ministry. Ad

Multos Annos!

Newly Baptised Rían Mark Cummins, Ballytarsna, Cashel.

Recently Deceased

Prayed for at all Masses in Thurles parish at the weekend were the following who have died: Muiris Ó Cléirigh, Turtulla, formerly Tralee, Co. Kerry. Mary Kenny, Friar Street. John (Johnny Dunne), Studio 8, Lr. Glenbane, Holycross. Chrissie Troy, Kylemakill, Moyne, formerly Upperchurch. John Joe Brady, Cortober, Arva, Cavan.

Céad Míle Fáilte Thurles parish is delighted to welcome Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore and former Thurles Parish Administrator on his first official visit to Thurles since his episcopal appointment in 2020. Bishop Martin will celebrate the 7.00 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday June 29th and the 10.00 a.m. Mass in Bóthar na Naomh Church on Sunday June 30th. All are invited to this very special occasion and after both Masses refreshments will be served.

Date for your Diary

Celtic Brothers starring The Willoughby’s in Concert in the Cathedral – Friday, September 27th, 2024. All proceeds to Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets now on sale in Thurles Parish Centre, Bookworm and Holycross Abbey Shop.

Thurles turns out in force for annual AIMS awards

Thurles Musical Society was represented strongly at the annual Association of Irish Musical Society Awards are the weekend in the INEC in Killarney.

A glittering black-tie affair with almost 1,400 in attendance in the ballroom was beamed into the homes of thousands who tuned in online and enjoyed a spectacular show with musical interludes, interviews and chats as the awards progressed.

Thurles had been nominated for their show Big Fish with Best Technical and Best Actor (David McElgunn) having been announced some weeks ago at the annual New Ross Choral Society. However, neither were successful in winning the top honours

and instead the spotlight was cast on another Thurles man, Gavin Murphy, who enjoyed great success as Director with Maynooth University and their production of Cats. The Maynooth crew won Best Overall Show, Best Choreography and Best Chorus on a magnificent night for the students following their show which garnered rave reviews.

Gavin has been involved in many local productions also but his foray into direction has seen him bring huge talent, vision and creativity to the scene in Maynooth and the region where he is so highly regarded. Gavin is pictured during the run of Cats with Maynooth University Musical Society.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

The late Muiris Ó Cléirigh, Turtulla, Thurles

Robert John Meehan said: “A gifted teacher is not only prepared to meet the needs of today’s child, but is also prepared to foresee the hopes and dreams in every child’s future.”

It is a quote which could well have been written with the late Muiris Ó Cléirigh, Turtulla, Thurles who was laid to rest in the soil of his adoptive Thurles this week, in mind. Muiris was known throughout Thurles and mid Tipperary as a gifted teacher. His place in Rang 6 of Scoil Ailbhe primary school ,as he taught primarily fourth class, was an all-encompassing environment ,where education of the whole child was in vogue long before the term had ever been coined. For Muiris, the strictures of the curriculum did not apply and though he would diligently follow the textbooks and teach all that was necessary, he always surged beyond the departmental confines and brought a more rounded education to his fortunate classes.

It was not unusual to see Muiris’ students with fret saws in hand working with timber; with seed and soil propagating a love of gardening; with rushes and reeds weaving and creating. His nature table at the back of the room was always a place of great interest not just for Muiris’ class, but also for the boys of other classes who dared to venture in for a look to see what ‘the Master’ had included. He encouraged the tin whistle, poetry, drama and amhrániocht ,songs he confessed that others in the school “would be better at the singing than me.” Still, it never stopped him from trying.

Generations of Thurles boys counted themselves so fortunate to have come under the influence and tuition of such a great man. Muiris did not tolerate blackguarding and was strict disciplinarian. But, he had a brilliant sense of humour and though it took his boys a while to get with his drift, by the end of the school year, there was always a sadness at leaving fourth class – Muiris’ class.

For as long as most Scoil Ailbhe boys can remember, Muiris had a great shock of white hair. Therefore, he remained the same Muiris for decades and was as

recognisable and familiar to the boys of the sixties as he was to the current crop, whom he visited regularly, since his retirement 28 years ago, and for whom he demonstrated wood turning among many other crafts. Muiris loved his garden and his beehives, the river, fishing, the environment and anything to do with nature. His tomatoes were legendary, the honey he produced amongst the best around and if you ever wanted any advice on what to do with different plants or flowers, he was your man. But, like the true teacher, not only would he assist you, he would coach and cajole you into doing it yourself, thereby passing on essential skills and ones which can in turn be passed further through the generations. Muiris was a devout man and together with his beloved wife Dolly ,he attended weekday Mass and was a Minister of the Word in both the Cathedral of the Assumption and St Joseph and St Brigid’s Church, Bóthar na Naomh. He was a regular at the Novena in Holycross Abbey too and was particularly devoted to Our Lady – the May Altar at the back of the class in Scoil Ailbhe was also a must during the Marian month and each class learned the hymn ‘Flowers of the May’ as a rule.

Though a native of Tralee in County Kerry, Muiris spent the vast majority of his very full life in Thurles. He arrived on the train to teach in the Cathedral Town and he never left, making lifelong friends in a community he was honoured to call home. He was particularly close to his teaching colleagues and involved himself in many local organisations. His opinion was regularly sought and his view valued, but he was not a man to put himself forward in a robust manner – the quiet, unassuming, background approach was more his style and he did it brilliantly.

Muiris’s sudden passing sent shockwaves throughout Thurles town – he was at Mass on Sunday morning and was gone to his Maker by Monday. A colossal of the community had been summoned home and his loss is incalculable. Perhaps this loss was demonstrated in the huge attendance at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral

Home and at the Cathedral of the Assumption for Requiem Mass on Saturday. How proud Muiris would have been at the enhancement of the liturgy by the Scoil Ailbhe students and his former colleague Paul Byrne whose slow air Fenit Harbour really struck a note. The pupils turned up on the Saturday and performed one last time for the man often fun-lovingly introduced to them, as Edmund Rice himself and they were on hand to escort Muiris to his final place of rest in a guard of honour, which was matched on the opposite side by former teaching colleagues.

Muiris’ Requiem Mass, with chief celebrant Rev Fr Celsus Tierney, PP Holycross and Ballycahill – a close personal friend – was a celebration of his life. A good life, a full life, a healthy life – Muiris was a loving and caring husband to Dolly who relied on him more and more in recent times; was a devoted father to Muiris, Dónall, Cáit and Bríd; and was a wonderful grandfather to Conor, Brendan, Sorcha, Meadhbh, Ronin and River. He is also survived by his sisters Máirín and Treasa; daughters-inlaw Diana and Virginia, sons-inlaw Oliver and Larry, nephews, nieces, colleagues & friends in Scoil Ailbhe Primary School,

faithful companion Síun, great neighbours and many friends. To them all sympathy is tendered at the passing of a special man. Fellow Kerry man Brian McMahon penned the award winning book The Master – it was an account of his life and times in teaching – Muiris himself would have had a masterful book in him had he consigned his memoirs to print. But, that was not his way. McMahon died in 1998 and his friend John B Keane said: “The streets have lost their star. He was a giant and a gentleman, and we were lucky to have had him for so long.” John B could as easily have uttered those words about Muiris.

The boys of Thurles were so very fortunate when Muiris disembarked the train at Thurles Railway Station all those years ago for into their lives came a teacher beyond compare, a man set apart, a human being not to be bettered.

Muiris Ó Cléirigh is surely enjoying the delights of paradise now – no doubt he is teaching the angels a thing or two about growing tomatoes, harvesting the honey or how to weave a wicker basket.

May God’s Heaven be his home as he schools with the eternal Teacher.

The late Muiris Ó Cleirigh

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Deputy Cahill pays tribute to MIC’s departing Dr Finn Ó Mhurchú

Tipperary TD Deputy Jackie Cahill has paid tribute to departing MIC Head of School, Dr Finn Ó Mhurchú who has stepped down from the MIC St Patrick’s Campus in Thurles.

Deputy Cahill said he “acknowledged the enormous contribution that Dr Ó Mhurchú made to third level education in Thurles and Tipperary” and thanked him for “his tireless efforts in building MIC Thurles into the major success story that it has become in recent years.”

“Dr Finn Ó Mhurchú can leave Thurles next August when he retires from MIC with his head held high and with a great sense of pride in all he has achieved during his time as Head of Campus in Thurles.

“When Finn took over the

management of the St Patrick’s Campus in the heart of our town, there is no denying that the college was on the verge of closing.

“Not alone did Finn’s leadership and inspiring management style change the fortunes of this historical educational institution, but he also laid the foundations for many generations of students to benefit from his hard work for many decades to come.

“Out of my many visits and dealings with Finn on campus, whether that be with senior members of Government, which included visits from the thenTaoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris TD, and the Minister for

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Education, Norma Foley TD, one thing was abundantly clear: Finn had a deep passion and appreciation for education and the personal advancement of all his students and staff.

“This was always clear as we walked through the corridors of the college, with Finn naming every student who passed us by name.

“Finn’s determined style of leadership and management has transformed the college over recent years and really solidified MIC Thurles as a centre of excellence for teacher training.

“This was never more evident than when we secured the Home Economics teacher training course for the campus, which commenced last September.

“From the very first day that I

broached the idea of working to secure the Home Economics course for Thurles, Finn was one hundred percent on board. He left no stone unturned and displayed an incredible sense of determination to secure this course for his campus that would ensure the future success and growth of MIC Thurles for many generations to come.”

“While Finn will continue in his post until his retirement in August, I would like to take this opportunity to thank him most sincerely for all of his work and efforts over the last number of years. Since I got elected to the Dáil in 2016, it has been an absolute pleasure to work closely with Finn and I wish him every success into the future,” concluded Deputy Cahill.

Dúrlas Óg juvenile GAA club has expressed thanks to Diarmuid Moran from Morans Menswear, Friar Street, Thurles who sponsored a set of training tops for their U17 panel. The club has been extremely lucky to have Morans sponsoring Durlas Óg for over forty years and that support is very much appreciated by each and every player, mentor, official and parent associated with the club.

Diarmuid Moran is pictured presenting the jerseys to Dúrlas Óg Secretary, Brian Burke.

Heartiest congratulations to the boys of Scoil Ailbhe CBS primary school who won the U11 and U13 A Cumann na mBunscoil championships at FBD Semple

last week. A brilliant festival of hurling was hosted at the Field of Legends and the boys created their own piece of history by winning the double, thereby following in the illustrious footsteps of many of their heroes. Two great days were witnessed in Thurles and to have had Scoil Ailbhe part of both was very special for the school and all the mentors who worked so hard to help the boys achieve their potential on the field of play. Well done lads.

The late Mary Kenny, Friar Street, Thurles

The passing of Mary Kenny (nee Maher) Friar Street, Thurles occasioned great sadness in the Cathedral Town this week as a lady of the highest esteem was called gently home.

Regarded as a real lady of substance, Mary Kenny – wife of the late great Tipperary AllIreland winning hurler, Paddy Kenny – was a well known, much loved and very popular figure in Thurles, living right in the heart of the community in Friar Street. The Maher family was very well known and held in the highest of esteem, running a very successful business in the centre of Thurles for years. And, when Mary and Paddy married and welcomed their children into the family home, Friar Street was to be a busy and bustling place where there was plenty of space to play and grow, and plenty for the Kenny boys and girls to get up to.

Sadly, infant daughter Josephine was taken from the family, and in

more recent times, their beloved Marena was also summoned by God to create much heartbreak and pain for Mary, Paddy and the extended Kenny and Maher families. But, they bore their sadness with great stoicism and dignity and led by Mary’s strong character and resilience, the loved ones were placed in the care of the God she fervently believed in.

Tragedy also visited the family door with the passing of Mary and Paddy’s grand -daughter Nicola in a motor accident a few years ago – an utterly devastating accident which left the family bereft, Mary’s faith was to be the rock which upon which the family’s foundations of acceptance was built. Mary’s faith was of enormous comfort to her and she delighted in the visits of the local clergy to her home in recent years when she was unable to get to the Cathedral of the Assumption as had been her way for decades. She passed on

her faith to the extended family, but her goodness and humanity were perhaps most effectively demonstrated in her treatment of all people in her gentle, kind and gracious manner.

A member of Thurles Musical Society for many years, Mary loved the stage taking leading roles in shows such as The Geisha, The Gypsy Baron and The Quaker Girl to mention just a few. And, in more recent times Mary delighted in seeing her children, grandchildren and great grand children performing, entertaining and enjoying the joys of the stage across a host of genres -truly the talents had been passed ‘o gluain go gluain’ as they say.

Mary was a wonderful neighbour and loved to stop for a chat with the passer-by. She was a wonderful conversationalist, had great stories to tell, loved tracing and adored chatting with her children, grandchildren and her ten great grand children who

were so fortunate to have had a lady of Mary’s calibre in their lives.

Mary was pre-deceased by her brother Billy, sister Patricia and step-sister Monica. Her passing is most deeply regretted by her devoted family; daughters Jane, Veronica, Susan and Patricia, sons, Denis and Patrick, grandchildren Danielle, Patrick, Shelley, Sean, Sam, Kieran, Lorna, Liam, Gemma, Emmet, Vera, Rosa and Luca, her ten great-grandchildren, sons-inlaw Ricky, Tom, David and Tom, daughters-in-law Kate and Ann, sister-in-law Clare (O’Connor), nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends.

A light has been extinguished in the Kenny homestead in Friar Street, Thurles with the passing of the families matriarch, Mary. The Cathedral Town is all the poorer this week but the memories of a lady of substance will sustain all who knew, respected and loved her.

May she rest easily now, reunited with Paddy, Josephine, Marena, Nicola and her departed relations and friends.

Dr Ó Mhurchú is pictured with Deputy Cahill and former Councillor Seamus Hanafin

Stadium

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Remembering the Tipperary men who fought on D-Day

The Normandy landings on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 were the landing operations and associated airborne operations of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it is the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of France, and the rest of Western Europe, and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front. One of those featured in my book ‘Tipperary People of Great Note’, Lieutenant General Sir Ian Cecil ‘Tommy’ Harris, commanded the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR) on D-Day 1944. Lieutenant General Harris was second in command of the men from the 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles who came ashore at Sword Beach. He assumed command after his superior was injured. He led his men with considerable courage through some of the fiercest fighting in the months that followed. He had trained his men particularly well, knitting them into a close

fraternity and inspiring in them an admiration and respect for him, and faith in his leadership. As a consequence morale seldom faltered in his battalion and as one of his officers who fought alongside him was to recall, “we took our victories and our wounds as if they were everyday occurrences”. The Royal Ulster Rifles was the only regiment in the British army which had both of its battalions in combat on D-Day. The first one came in by glider at Pegasus Bridge; the second landed at Sword Beach as part of the second wave in the attack. Though the beach had been cleared of attackers, they still faced mortar and artillery fire. Some men landed in 4 to 5ft of water and nearly drowned. They faced serious opposition on the following day, when more than 40 men were killed at Cambes-en-Plaine, a prelude to the fierce Battle for Caen. In a letter to his sister Lala, who lived in England, Harris recounted the operations of D-Day. “I had been sick a couple of times and in fact had the wettest landing I had ever experienced. The Battalion

is still in great heart. The officers and men did magnificently in their first attack. We had a hard time but the lads were grand. While under heavy fire they went forward as if on an exercise, no wavering in spite of such a severe ordeal for their first real action”. A career British soldier, he eventually retired in 1969, and died in 1999 aged 88. Born in 1910 in Golden, Co. Tipperary, he was one of six brothers and three sisters, and spent his early life on his father’s stud farm at Ballykisteen. Educated at Portora Royal School in Enniskillen, he was commissioned into the Royal Ulster Rifles in 1930. He joined the First Battalion in Belfast and it was during a boxing match there that a spectator called out “Come on, Tommy” to encourage him. The name stuck with him. On his retirement he became Chairman of the British Support Committee for the Memorial Museum at Caen, as well as being made an honorary citizen. He returned to his family partnership and management of the Ballykisteen Stud. He also became Chairman (1977-79) and President (1984-

88) of the Irish Bloodstock Breeders’ Association.

Another Tipperary man, Ralph Tupper Ferns, from Cahir, Co Tipperary, was among those engaged in the decisive engagement of the Normandy campaign, which led to the creation of the Falaise Pocket. The Falaise pocket or battle of the Falaise pocket, was the decisive engagement of the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War. Ferns was reported missing in action just over a month after the landings. Prior to enlisting Ferns, who was born in Cahir on the 18th of June 1919, worked as a factory labourer and was unmarried. He enlisted in The Royal Regiment of Canada, of the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF) using his father’s name, Ralph, and included his mother’s maiden name, Tupper, as a middle name. In May 1942, Private Ferns arrived in England where he remained until his Regiment was sent to France. During the summer of 1944, the Canadian Army was engaged in a series of offensives to the east of Caen. Operation TRACTABLE, launched on 14th August 1944,

had the specific aim of capturing the ground around Falaise and preventing the German army from escaping the area. While moving up to take part in the Battle, The Royal Regiment of Canada stopped for brief rest north of the village of Haut Mesnil. At around 3:00 pm on 14 August, Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force aircrafts accidentally bombed Haut Mesnil. A planning error caused numerous aircrafts to mistakenly drop bombs intended for the German positions along the Laison Valley on their own troops. It was during this bombardment that Private Ferns went missing and was presumed killed. 61 years later, in March 2005, a relic hunter in a quarry at Haut Mesnil, 40km south of Sword Beach, came across some artifacts which, on further inspection, revealed the remains of a Canadian soldier. Skeletal human remains were found at the site near the rock quarry. The presence of artifacts including a regimental badge, helmet, boots, rifle, penknife and ammunition indicated the recovered remains were likely a soldier of The

Royal Regiment of Canada. Nine soldiers of The Royal Regiment of Canada were missing in Normandy from operations in July and August 1944. Two of them were presumed killed during the bombing of Haut Mesnil. Using historical and genealogical research, anthropological analysis and genetic testing, the Casualty Identification Program identified the remains as those of Private Ralph Tupper Ferns. Following the war, Private Fern’s name was engraved on the Bayeux Memorial in Normandy, France. Subsequently Private Ferns was buried on 14th November 2008, in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Bretteville-surLaize Canadian War Cemetery in Normandy, France, with full military honours. His nephew Gary Ferns, and niece Janice Basilone, came from Canada to attend the funeral, along with representatives from the Government of Canada, and the Canadian Armed Forces. Local citizens, Valérie and Christian Guilloux

with Martin Quinn

of Cintheaux, France, took their children, Laurine and Quentin, out of school to attend the funeral.

Pallbearers carry the casket of Private Ralph Ferns

Lieutenant General Sir Ian Harris, who was born in Golden, Co. Tipperary

Private Ralph Tupper Ferns, who was born in Cahir, Co. Tipperary

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Sunshine, cars and crowds at the Tipperary Vintage Rally

The Tipperary Vintage Rally was a great family day out on Sunday last June 16th. The annual fundraising event at the Tipperary Town Plaza, attracted young and old and the God’s certainly smiled on the event as it was blessed with glorious sunshine throughout the day. The Rally is an annual fundraiser for the South Tipperary Hospice

Movement. Attractions included a great selection of vintage and modified cars, vintage tractors and military vehicles.

The children certainly enjoyed the amusements and the dog show drew a large number of varied and different breeds.

The organisers put in a huge amount of work and are to be commended for a well organised

event. Special thanks to the many sponsors and the general public who supported the event.

A special word of thanks to the main sponsor Supermac’s Tipp Town, who continue to support the event over the years. A final word of thanks to the many stewards and helpers who worked so hard before, during and after the event.

Johnny Murphy and Michael Ryan are pictured at the Tipperary Vintage Rally

Phil Enright (Murroe), Ted Kenny (Ballyneety) and Enda and Bobby Finn (Murroe) enjoyed the Tipperary Vintage Rally in Tipperary Town. Photo: Martin Quinn

Stevie O’Donnell tries out one of the vintage military bikes at the Tipperary Vintage Rally

Tommy and Darren Tuohy and James O’Donnell enjoyed the Tipperary Vintage Rally

Ivan and Ivy enjoyed looking at the tractors at the Tipperary Vintage Rally

News from the community

FETHARD: Joe Kenny

Mens Health Week 2024

A very informative event for Men’s Health Week, took place in Presentation Convent Chapel, Fethard, hosted by Fethard and District Daycare Centre in collaboration with South Tipperary Development Company. MC was Paddy Fitzpatrick STDC. First speaker was Jimmy O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, who spoke of the importance of blood pressure monitoring. He obliged a number of guests by checking their blood

pressure. Next up was Geraldine Moloney, Clonmel Community Resource Centre, followed by Leo Darcy and stroke survivor, Martin Quinn. Joe Lonergan of STDC Rural Social Scheme, spoke of their work with farmers. Rob Murphy gave an insight into the various sports activities available for all abilities and ages. The final speaker was Mollie Standbridge who gave an overview of Daycares services and their plans for the development of the

Presentation Convent Campus. All present enjoyed the delicious

Community Games competitors please their Fethard grandparents

We have many very happy grandparents living in the Fethard & Killusty Area, following some super performances by their grandchildren competing against very hot opposition at the County Community Games finals.

Local grandparents include Derek and Valerie Walsh, Knockbrack; Michael and Mary Kenrick, Burke Street, Fethard; Gerard and Margaret Casey, Derryluskin, Fethard; Bernard and Alice Feery, Killusty, whose son Joey is also

Competitors from Fethard & Killusty Area L to R: Andrew Farag and Aaron Tyrell who both competed in the boys U8 60m and 80m events with a bronze medal won by Andrew.

Left: Tara Moquet, a former Fethard Killusty competitor, won silver in girls U16, 200m. Tara now now resides just outside our boundary in the Moyglass Area.

no stranger to the games, when as a competitor represented the county in Cross Country, Art, Athletics and various other events over the years. Well done to all and best of luck to those going forward.

Ava Kenrick, Mullinahone, granddaughter of Michael and Mary, Burke Street, Fethard, was the winner of a gold medal in the U12 200m, and will now represent Tipperary at National Finals in Carlow in August.

Left: Sarah Feery, winner of bronze medal in U8 80m, will also represent Tipperary at the Regional Finals in Clonmel in August. Sarah, granddaughter of Bernard Feery, Killusty, is pictured with her proud dad, Joey Feery.

lunch provided by local caterer, Liam Sweeney. A number of guests later visited Fethard Horse Country Experience.

Killusty

Pony Show

on Saturday, July 6

This year’s Killusty Pony Show will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Grangebeg, Fethard. The show will include all the usual Horse and Pony classes; Small Hunter final; All-Ireland Pony Supreme Championship. Pre-entries close on June 28, at midnight. On the more fun

Tom Walsh, Killenaule-Moyglass, did his grandparents Derek and Valerie Walsh, Knockbrack, Fethard, proud competing in the U12 600m.

Robert Long, Newport, grandson of Gerard and Margaret Casey, Derryluskin, Fethard, won a silver medal in the U14 Hurdles and will represent Tipperary at the Regional Finals in Clonmel in August.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, June 23, to the music of ‘Michael Sexton’. 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.

Fethard GAA Sports Development Lotto Results

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 2, 3, 6 and 22. We had no Jackpot winner and one Match 3 winner who received €150: Liz McCormack. One lucky dip winner received €100: Norah O’Meara. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, June 18, when the jackpot is €30,000.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

events we will also hold the traditional Fancy Dress and Dog Show.

We look forward to meeting you so be sure to join us on Saturday, July 6. It promises to be an actionpacked show with classes to suit all competitors. There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

DIED RECENTLY

The death has occurred on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 of Margaret Ruane (née O’Connor) of Carrowntreila, Ballina, Co. Mayo and formerly of Cloneen, Fethard, peacefully in the excellent care of the Riverview Nursing Home, Ballina surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by parents Michael and Mary O’Connor and sister Josephine. Margaret, beloved wife of James, loving mother of Declan and David, is sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughtersin-law Laura and Alexandra, grandchildren Kiah, Ruby and Lexy, sisters Brede, Mary & Kathleen brothers Eddie, Liam & Tom, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass took place at St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, on Monday, June 17, followed by private cremation. May Margaret Rest in Peace.

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Parish Lotto on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 22 and 23. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Patricia Treacy. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, June 20, will be €3,875.

Graveyard Masses in June

The following Graveyard Masses during the month of June will be held at 7.30pm in Calvary on Friday, June 21; and Holy Trinity on Friday, June 28.

Thursday last day for ‘Cash for Clobber’ donations for Holy Trinity NS

If you haven’t done so already, this coming Thursday, June 20, is the last day to drop off any remaining ‘clobber’ you would like to donate in aid of Holy Trinity National School Parents’ Association’s ‘Cash for Clobber’ fundraising initiative for the school. Items can be dropped off at the school during morning and afternoon pupil collection times between 9am and 9.30am and 2pm and 3pm, up to Thursday, June 20. We take this opportunity to all who have donated so far and we are delighted with the support and the response from the community.

News from the community

CLOGHEEN: PJ English

Deepest Sympathies. There was shock and disbelief when the news spread that JJ Sheehy Moher Ballyporeen had passed away at his home last week. JJ was predeceased by his parents John and Nell { nee Leonard } .JJ is survived by his uncle Maurice and cousins and many friends. Following his requiem funeral mass in Ballyporeen last Saturday he was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Fr Sheehy’s Congratulations to Daire English on reaching the All Ireland minor final with Tipperary after a thrilling extra time win over Galway on Saturday.

They play Kilkenny in the final next weekend. It’s a great honour for the club to be represented on such an occassion and is just reward for Daire for all his dedication.

U13B hurling Fr Sheehy’s 2-10 Ballingarry 0-9 Fixture

U15B hurling, Thursday June 20

Knockmealdown Gaels v Cahir, In Cahir at 7PM

Our u7s played in the West / South Hurling blitz last Friday in Duneske, Cahir. We played Emly, Ballingarry and Kilsheelan Kilcash. The boys played very well and displayed great skills throughout all the matches. Fr. Sheehys hosted an U9

BALLYMACARBRY : Eamon Wall

Ballymacarbry Community Centre

Ballymac Bingo this Friday!

Our next bingo event takes place this coming Friday (June 21st) at 8pm as usual!

We’d love to see another big crowd to support our soon to be built playground. The support up to now has been wonderful.

Table Quiz for Panda Playground

We would like to invite all quizzers to the Emigrants Rest in Clonmel on Thursday evening June 27th at 8.30pm for a table quiz fundraiser in aid of our playground. Teams of four are invited to attend. €20 per team. It promises to be a great night of fun so please

Sympathy

It is with extreme sadness

our Golden Kilfeacle GAA club extends our deepest sympathy to Anne and Richie Ivers and family on the heartbreaking loss of their beloved son Kevin.

Our sympathy to Kevin’s fiancee Rhyllie and sons Sonny and Banjo. Our thoughts are with the extended Ivers and O’Brien families and all of Kevin’s family and friends here and in Perth. Ar dheis De go raibh a anaim

Thank you Matthew Fogarty would like to thank all the people of Golden Kilfeacle and surrounding communities who voted for him in the recent Co Council Elections.

Many thanks to all who canvassed and helped in any way. Your support is very much appreciated.

Lotto

Our GAA club lotto jackpot is currently at €12,200.

hurling blitz last Saturday and welcomed 4 clubs, Ballylooby Castlegrace, Ballybacon Grange, Newcastle and Ballyporeen/ Skeheenarinky. The lads played very well and enjoyed the mornings hurling. The u11’s hosted a football blitz in Clogheen on Saturday. We hosted Cahir, Commercials , Galtee Rovers and Clerihan and the boys played great football.

Our 10s played the the John Daly tournament in Ballyduff Upper on Saturday afternoon.

The boys had 3 tough matches against Ballyduff, Lismore and Ballygiblin. The boys improved game by game and qualified for the shield final against

spread the word! Golf Classic Fundraiser

Join us for a day of golfing fun and community spirit to help raise funds for Ballymacarbry’s Panda Playground! This epic event will take place on Friday, July 19th in Clonmel Golf Club. There will be €200 entry fee per team of four. Gather your friends and join us for a fantastic day on the greens, all in support of the Panda Playground. Your entry fee includes a two-course meal and a goody bag for each participant. We’ll also be holding a raffle on the day with some amazing prizes up for grabs. To register your 4 person team contact Sean on 087 7712159.

Tickets just €2. Available locally and online at www. locallotto.ie

Michael English

Our big Saturday night dance extravaganza with Michael English and full band with early dancing to DJ Richie on Saturday 6th July from 8pm in Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex main hall in Golden Tipperary. Tickets just €20. Available on the door on the night. Bar facilities.

Festival

Golden Kilfeacle GAA Festival committee would like to say a huge thank you to each and every person who gave sponsorship to events over our 4 day festival. Our 2024 Festival was a huge success but none of it would be possible without the fantastic sponsorship and support from so many.

Go raibh mile maith agat go leir

Next adventure

Our friend & local County

Ballygiblin. It was a very tough first half and we trailed by 4 points. However in the second half the boys played exceptionally and led by 1 point with less than a minute to go. However luck was not with us and Ballygiblin got a goal in the dying seconds of the game. We are all very proud of the boy and the effort they put in.

Lotto numbers 4,9,15,27. There was no jackpot winner , 2 Match 3’s win €75 each- Anne Murphy Ballyhist & Tom Sweeney Killeatin, Clogheen. Next week’s jackpot will be €8,550 in The Market Stone Clogheen. Many thanks for your continued support.

Panda Playground Construction – nearly here!

The countdown continues!

In three weeks’ time construction is set to commence on Panda Playground. Our fundraising still has quiet a distance to go before we hit our target so please consider making a playground fund donation if you have not yet done so. These donations will deliver a wonderful long lasting legacy for our area.

Comeragh & Knockmealdown Challenge Cycle

Make sure to get your spot booked before it’s too late! The Comeragh and Knockmealdown leisure cycle challenge is coming to

Ballymacarbry on Sunday July 14th. This Playground Fundraiser promises to be a great event. The event is part of Cycling Munster Leisure Series and will consist of 2 routes: 50km and 110km. Open to all cycling enthusiasts and leisure cyclists, you can register for the event through the link on our social media pages. We are looking for kind volunteers to be road marshals for this large event. Please contact us the Community Centre on 086 032 8467 if you would like to be involved.

Bricks 4 Kidz Summer camp returns We are delighted to announce the return of the hugely

Councillor Michael Fitzgerald exited the political arena last week after 45 unbelievable years of service to our county and our parish.

We wish Michael the very best of luck with the next chapter in his life. Our parish will definitely miss the help, support, and kindness always shown by Michael to all who needed help over the past years.

All clubs in our parish gained immensely from Michael’s help which was very much appreciated.

We look forward to working with Michael in our GAA club and parish going forward. In the meantime

Enjoy time with family Michael. You sure deserve it!

Football

Huge congrats and best of luck to our intermediate footballers and mentors on a great win last weekend

We are now through to a west final.

popular ‘Bricks 4 Kidz’ camp to the community centre this summer. The camp will will take place from July 15th to 19th from 10am to 1.30pm daily. Booking is now possible via the Bricks 4 Kidz website and through the link shared on the community centre social media channels. Book early to avoid disappointment! Parties at the centre Beat the unpredictable summer weather and

CAN YOU HELP?

2024 marks 50 years of Scoil Mhuire in its current location, and also 150 years of Mercy Education in Carrick on Suir. To mark these significant occasions, Scoil Mhuire invite all past pupils and former staff members to join us for a liturgy celebration in St. Nicholas’ Church, Saturday 28th September, 2pm followed by a trip down memory lane in the school from 3.30pm. As we do not hold any database of past pupils we are not able to issue individual invitations, therefore please notify any past pupils or former staff members of Scoil Mhuire that you know, and ask them to alert their classmates and former colleagues,all are welcome. Please follow our social media platforms for more information and if you would like to contact us about the event or send any photographs, please email celebration@scoilmhuirecos.

book your party in the community centre. We can facilitate all group sizes and requirements across our various rooms and halls.

Access to our astroturf facility for children birthday parties is always a huge hit. It is possible to book bouncy castles for the astroturf hall also. For any enquiries, just give us a call on the centre mobile (086 032 8467). What’s going on in the centre this week!

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 you would like to get involved in these everpopular classes.

Badminton: Contact Siobhan on 086 8775670 if you would like to get involved each Tuesday night.

GOLDEN: Marcella Collins

anniversaries and celebrate the legacy of Scoil Mhuire.

Extra Time Ronan Quirke’s

The Cat is out of the Bag!

If you look around the internet for long enough, you will come across a photo taken on the Croke Park pitch on September 8, 2016. It purports to be a photo of the Tipperary Hurling Backroom Team and the members of the backroom are on the pitch along with the Liam McCarthy Cup following our triumph. Everyone is ecstatic and why wouldn’t they?

There are three (yes three!) sports psychologists, two match day advisors, two people whose title is given as ‘stats’ along with physiotherapists, a doctor, a nutritionist, coaches, selectors and in the middle of them all, the Manager, Michael Ryan.

In total, the backroom team named in this photo numbers 23, with one person, a second kit-man, listed as missing from the photo, so 24 in all. And that was 8 years ago.

Declan Hannon, the Limerick Captain, caused a stir on social media last Sunday week when he accepted the Mick Mackey Cup in Semple Stadium after their Munster Final success against Clare. This was number 6 in a row for Limerick, the same total that Clare have won in over 130 years. In his acceptance speech he remarked that Limerick had a backroom team of 53 people, and he wasn’t going to thank them all, rather he singled out Paul Kinnerk and John Kiely for particular thanks.

Eyebrows were raised to say the least! 53 people in the backroom for an amateur team in an amateur organization. Holy smokes!

The following morning, GAA President, Jarlath Burns, was on RTE’s Morning Ireland program and he was quick to pour some cold water over the remark. Presumably because the notion of a backroom team of 53 was a source of embarrassment to the top brass.

‘I know he (Hannon) didn’t mean that. I’m very often standing beside the captain, and I know how nervous it can be,’ said Burns. Nervous? Hannon?

Accepting the cup for the sixth time in a row? Ok, maybe Declan was attacked by a particular bout of butterflies, so, I suppose, we must accept that. Go on Jarlath…

‘I think it’s a panel of 37 players and 16 of a backroom. He looked at the whole family, all as one. If you want to get to the level of Limerick, you don’t have to have 53 people’ Burns concluded.

A bit to unpick there, I think. Limerick are on a quest for immortality, their greatness already assured. This crop of players is a generational one and will go down in the annals of the GAA as one of the greatest, if not the greatest. This is not an attack on them or their achievements. They are so far ahead of the pack that they would have been undoubted winners with a backroom

team numbering just one, let alone 53.

However, what are we supposed to believe? On one hand we can take what Declan Hannon said at face value. I don’t think he was including the players when he did his headcount. It would be rather crude to describe your teammates as being part of a backroom team. They are front room material surely. If they have a backroom team that large, so be it. It doesn’t guarantee them success and if they can afford it, off with them.

But the GAA President must have been uncomfortable with the comment as it forced him to re do the mathematics the following morning. If Jarlath is correct, then the current Limerick setup has 9 less backroom staff than Tipperary had 8 years ago. Such is the embarrassment that this has caused to both Limerick and to Croke Park, I suspect that we are not going to get an accurate figure and suspicion and innuendo will continue on social media platforms. The Limerick management should come out and clarify the numbers and show some transparency.

What we do know is that last year, the Limerick County Board spent €2,363,731 on county teams. This includes football and underage teams, but I suspect the lions share of that amount was spent on the senior hurling team.

As a benchmark the Tipperary County Board

spent €1,797,000 on intercounty team administration in 2023. That figure was up 27% on the previous year and accounted for 44% of the total spend by the county board last year. When the sums were totted in Tipperary, we recorded a loss of €78,203 last year while Limerick recorded a profit of €498,109 for the year, up almost 20% on the previous year. This increase in profit is even more impressive when you factor in the €66,000 increase on their county team spend. Expenditure is on the rise in both counties, but the balance sheet is less healthy in Tipp than in Limerick. Limerick spend more and are half a million in the black. We spend less and are in the red.

Limerick are sponsored by JP McManus and the exact detail of that sponsorship is not disclosed, nor is the full detail of any sponsorship deals that Tipp have struck with its sponsors. These things are commercially sensitive we are told. When Dublin signed a deal with AIG Insurance in 2014, people called for more transparency as there was a fear that an even richer Dublin County Board would continue their dominance of the football championship. Now, real fears are being expressed at the financial clout that Limerick can lever and what the possible consequences are for the hurling championship. Incidentally, during the tenyear AIG deal, Dublin won 7

All Ireland’s.

One of the wonders of the GAA is its amateur ethos. More than that, its amateurism defines it. Tinker with it and the edifice crumbles. It might well be amateur, but it is no longer equal. Whatever the size of the Limerick backroom team, I would safely bet that it is larger than anyone else. And I don’t buy the Jarlath Burns explanation for a minute.

What surprised me most, though, about the reaction to Declan Hannon’s comment was the fact that people were surprised by it. If your County Board is spending €1.7 million on inter county teams, what do you think this money is being spent on? Catering?

Players play inter-county for many reasons, one of which is a desire to excel, to win and to be the best you can be. The management’s role is to get the best out of their players and win. Increasingly that is looking like a very expensive setup.

In 2023 our spend on intercounty teams was up by 27% on the previous year. That is a huge jump in a year when we only made it to a championship quarter final and lost in the first round of the Tailteann Cup. Back in 2016, we won the AllIreland hurling at senior and minor level and our senior footballers made it to the All-Ireland semi-final, an expensive year for the county board.

In 2016, we had a surplus of almost €86,000 and our inter-county team’s administration expenses were €1,099,593. So, in 8 years, our spending on inter-county teams has risen by 63% even though our teams are not going as deep in the championship. This year will also be expensive as there were more games in the Tailteann Cup, and we have All Ireland Final appearances for our under 20 and minor hurlers.

Put simply, the spending that is being done by county boards on inter county teams is a runaway train at present. County boards must balance their books, Croke Park cannot be seen as the lender of last resort.

Criticism has been levied at our supporters in the past year, primarily for continually being outnumbered by opposition

supporters. Even the CorkTipp game in Thurles had a majority of Cork supporters at it. The Under 20 final in Nowlan Park had a significant Offaly majority. If spending on intercounty teams is a runaway train, then so too are ticket prices to attend matches. If you went to all four of the Tipperary Championship matches, it would have cost you €120, before you factor in diesel or petrol or other match day expenses. If you are bringing the kids, well, you know all too well. The Munster Final added another €45 to that bill for Clare and Limerick fans. This year’s All Ireland Final will set you back a cool €100. And it matters not if you are sitting behind President Michael D. Higgins or on the edge of the upper Cusack overlooking Hill 16, you pay the same price for a seat, €100. If inter-county spending is a problem, then milking supporters for more cash to fund it isn’t the solution. Criticizing supporters for not turning up strikes me as tone deaf when there is no acknowledgement that travelling to see your county play is an expensive business and getting more expensive year on year. Again, Jarlath Burns, had to defend the All-Ireland price hike on Morning Ireland. ‘It was a very big move for us to go to three figures, but remember, it’s the first time since 2018 we’ve changed (prices). It’s only the second time since 2011.

I think our members understand that 83% of everything we earn is ploughed right back into the game.’

Jarlath is right, the GAA is a non-profit organization and he and his committees in Croke Park are duty bound to raise as much as they can to improve county grounds, increase the number of development coaches and so on. GAA Go is another income stream that he wants to capitalize further on.

What is happening now has all the hallmarks of a tax and spend policy. And we all know where that got us, politically and economically, in the past. Finally, though, the cat is now out of the bag and the only surprising thing is that people are surprised.

New John Leahy Cup will maintain links with past generations

On Saturday evening last outside

Pairc Ciocaim in Dundrum on the occasion of the presentation of the New Johnny Leahy Cup to the West Board, by Mr Kevin Leahy. The old Johnny Leahy Cup has been in existence since 1931 but sadly has come to the end of its reign and is being retired. In the modern Ireland, many people are trying to rewrite or certainly change our history and also our culture.

It’s very important that we in the GAA maintain our links with the past generations and recognise their contributions, not only to our organisation, but to society in general. Many were involved in the foundation of the State and contributed hugely to the maintaining of our games and our culture.

Johnny Leahy is a man that I would include in this category.

History of the Johnny Leahy Cup.

Johnny Leahy was Secretary of the Tipperary County Board from 1927 – 1947 and played a key role in the setting up of the West Division.

A meeting was held in Dundrum, across the road from Pairc Ciocaim, Dundrum in the Golden Vale, on Sunday January 26th, 1930 with a view to setting up a 4th. Division in Tipperary.

Johnny Leahy acted as temporary chairman of that famous meeting and the presence of such an esteemed and well-respected person was a huge endorsement

of the new body. It was decided at this meeting that the County Convention be asked to sanction this new 4th. Division.

The new West Division was sanctioned at the County Convention at Clonmel on Sunday 2nd. February 1930.

The 1st. Annual Convention of the West Board was held, again at the Golden Vale Dundrum on January 18th. 1931 and was attended by Johnny Leahy.

At this convention Captain Leahy offered a cup for Junior Hurling in West Tipperary. This Cup was designed by Messrs Egan of Cork and was subsequently on display for the first time at a board meeting on February 22nd. 1931. Later that year Knockavilla became the first holders of the Johnny Leahy Cup when they defeated Cashel after a replay at Clonoulty on 13th. December.

The cup has been in use within the Division since that time and at a Board Management Meeting earlier this year it was decided to retire the famous Cup on the grounds of ill health. Following the decision to retire the Cup, it was decided to find a replacement and as a result I made some enquiries with a view to try to establish a family link to the great Captain Leahy. This led me to make contact with Mr. Kevin Leahy, a grand nephew of the late Johnny Leahy, who on hearing about the history of the Cup was only too delighted to donate a replacement to the Board. This new Cup will be presented for the

first time to the winners of the Divisional Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship in July.

Johnny Leahy (27 December 1891 – 19 November 1949) came from a great hurling dynasty in Tubbradora, Boherlahan. which included his brothers Paddy, Mick and Tommy, who all played intercounty at various times.

Johnny first played with Tipperary in a tournament game in 1909 and made his championship debut in 1914 and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1928 Championship. During his playing career he won 5 Munster medals and 2 All Ireland medals as Captain in 1916 and 1925. He was also on the losing Tipperary side in the All Ireland’s of 1917 and 1922. He was also won a National League medal in 1928 and also Railway Cup medal with Munster the same year.

He won 9 Co. Senior hurling medals with Boherlahan Dualla, including 4 in a row between 1915 and 1918.

Leahy also took part in the War of Independence in Tipperary. The GAA Grounds at Cashel, Leahy Park, are also named in his honour. Following his retirement from playing Leahy became involved in the coaching and administrative affairs of the GAA. He served as Co. Chairman for 2 years, 1925 & 1926, and Co. Secretary from 1927 until 1947.

Johnny Leahy passed to his eternal reward on 19 November 1949, aged 58 years.

Eoghan Aylward wins Paddy Power Scratch Cup

On Sunday 9th June 108 players from around the country came to Hillview Sports Club to play in our Scratch Cups.

What a day. The Senior Scratch Cup ended in a 3-hole playoff between All Ireland Champions Stephen O’Reilly, Stephen Shoer and Eoghan Aylward (back playing 1 year) who were all tied on 19 under after 54 holes. All were level playing the 3rd and final hole. Stephen Shoer and Stephen O’Reilly both got pars. Eoghan Aylward got a great putt to win. This is Eoghan’s 1st Scratch Cup win. Congratulations.

Our Christy Phelan Inter Scratch Cup was won by Darren McGrath from Larkspur Park with a score of 9 under for 54 holes.

Our Hillview Junior Scratch Cup was won be Alan Sutcliffe (Hillview) who played a fantastic final 18 with a score of 2 under to finish on 5 over and win by 2 shots from Lakeside’s Noel Stapleton. Congratulations to all and well

done.

The Ladies Senior Scratch Cup was won by Shula McCarthy (Hillview), with the Nett won by Margaret Courtnay from Riverdale. The Ladies Junior Scratch Cup was won by June Vereker from Ashgrove Pitch and Putt Club, with the Nett Winner coming from Hillview in the shape of Lorraine Creed. Well done to all the Ladies who played.

Thanks must be given to all our Sponsors: Paddy Power Senior Scratch Cup sponsored by the Showgrounds Shopping Centre, Clonmel. This is their 1st Year and we hope that they will continue to support.

Christy Phelan Inter Scratch Cup sponsored by Dermot Phelan, Groundswork Contractors.

Dermot sponsors this in honour of his father Christy, who was a former Captain of Hillview Pitch and Putt.

Hillview Junior Scratch Cup

sponsored by John O’Dwyer Golf Store, Clonmel. This is John’s 2nd Year sponsoring the Junior Scratch Cup but has been sponsoring the score cards for many years.

Our water was very much appreciated on the day and this was sponsored by Glenpatrick Spring Water.

Thanks also to everyone who did great work on the day and the weeks leading up to the Scratch Cups.

Dermot Phelan for rebuilding 4 of our tee box’s and the ladies for the flowers and flower beds.

Seanie O’Connor for the great work around the course. Last but not least a very special thanks to Kyle Kennedy who under advisement cut and maintained the green to a very high standard over the 2 to 3 week leading up to the Scratch Cups. This was not easy and it is very much appreciated by the players and the Club. Long may it continue.

Kevin Leahy, John O’Shea, Tommy Hayes, Seamus Leahy

Seanie O’Donoghue (Cashel), Shane Stapleton (Sean Treacys), Conor English (West Secretary), Kevin Fox (Eire Og), Emmet Leahy, Eileen Ryan (Eire Og), Kevin Leahy (Sponsor), Tommy Hayes (West Chairman), John O’Shea (West PRO), Seamus Leahy

GREYHOUNDS

It’s all go at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium this weekend with one of the oldest classics on the greyhound calendar up for decision. This years Produce Stake is kindly sponsored by Kasko Nutrition who have been in the greyhound and pet food industry for over forty years. It carries a very handsome €20,000 winners’ purse and had a very wide geographical entry this year. Romeo Taylor (Newinn-Taylor- Fabulous Mila) is owned by David Firmager from England and is just one of two runners for the owner in the final with Romeo Kingpin the second, both in the hands of Graham Holand from Golden. The Holland kennels also have Eugene Buckley’s Silverhill Adam (Ballymac Bolger-Silverhill Joyce) in the final which strengthens his hand for outright success. Ideally housed for the final is the Cappawhite trained Unanimouspanther (Droopys Sydney-Mystical Moll). Owned by Ciaran O’Sullivan and in the hands of Pat Buckley he relishes

the inside trap which hands him a very big advantage. The Co Kildare owned Quarry Boy (King Sheeran-Mean Beauty) owned by Paula Heffernan and trained by Morris Heffernan is in trap three and also had electric early pace while The Working Together Syndicate owned In Good Taime (Droopys Sydney-Peters Queen) runs from six. This Brenda Munsell trained runner has steadily improved throughout the stake and from here has a very strong chance to land the spoils.

Sunday night will be a night of fantastic finals with various distances and grades to warm the hearts of all. The “Piper” Tom Delahunty 550 Stake has Scooby Camaro in with a real chance for the Killenaule trainer Jennifer O’Donnell with her biggest opponent Willie Brennan’s Ardera Fraya who has really excelled in this competition. In The Kerian Purcell Memorial Guys & Dolls Stake the Eddie Ryan owned Serene Warrior trained by Michael O’Donovan will start the race final and

deservingly so after two fantastic runs in really exceptional times. His biggest opposition should be Airfield Katie owned by Fergus Walsh who also is unbeaten throughout the stake. Also, some four Track Members Confined Stake Finals are up for decision with New Inn lady Pamela Holt bidding to land the A3 Stake with Sinbolina trained by Maurice Organ who had other runners in other competitions on the night. The Kasko National Produce Stakes Final night is one of the biggest nights on the calendar for The Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and undoubtedly it will have excellent racing with Track Manager Eddie Anderson compiling a card to whet the appetite of all greyhound supporters. A night not to be missed, a good fun nights entertainment in comfortable surroundings so come along and support Clonmel Greyhound Stadium one of the country’s oldest greyhound tracks and an iconic fixture in the heart of Clonmel.

Clonmel

Greyhound Stadium with Pat Morrissey

Declan Thorton and Mossy O’Leary from Kasko Ireland with Ger and Luke REyan and Eddie Anderson making the draw for the final of the 2024 Produce Stake

Timmy Holland with Romeo Taylor, Pauline Buckley with Unanimouspanther and Eugene Buckley with Romeo Kingpin, qualifiers for Kasko National Produce Stake Final

Brendan Munsell with In Good Time, Timmy Holland with Silverhill Adam and Morris Heffernan with Quarry Boy

Pictured recently: Local winner Only Live Once with trainer Adam Dunford, Katie Hickey and Emily O’Dwyer

Pictured recently: Sian McKenna with Cazador

THE VIEW: Minor victory is a major deal for Tipp as the modd of the county is lifted from the doldrums

By Noel Dundon

There was much to cheer about from a Tipperary perspective after the minor hurlers victory in the AllIreland semi-final after extra time

A game which could have gone either way, Tipperary one felt, could have had the business done by the end of normal time and were perhaps fortunate to have created the chances to survive All credit to them they did create those chances and even though Galway were down to fourteen men for the vast majority of the game they held on very well and could easily have claimed a famous victory

Galway showed tremendous resilience throughout the game and they made light of the numerical disadvantage However, it perhaps took its toll on them by the time extra time came about, even though they were back to the full compliment They also felt hard done by with a few refereeing decisions and offered their views to the referee on occasions But, the reality is that these decisions more or less balanced themselves out over the course of the game

Tipp missed goal chances before Euan Murray eventually rattled the Galway net and one felt that had they bagged a few before half time and taken the opportunities presented, the Galway challenge could have petered out Instead, Galway were buoyed by the fact that they were getting away with it and they ploughed on, gained confidence as they went and were in a position to win the match at the very death

You would have to say that had this side lost the semifinal it would have been another big blow to Tipperary hurling Instead, these boys are in the All-Ireland final against neighbours and keen rivals Kilkenny and they will have the hopes of the county with them as they ready themselves for the decider

The Cats came through at FBD Semple Stadium in their clash with Clare - another game which went to extra time And, with the Tipp/Clare contests having been very close, you can be certain sure that there will be nothing between the teams in the All-Ireland final either It promises to be a rip-roaring game so let’s hope we can muster a big following and support the side from the stands, because this Tipperary team deserves all the support they can get

When you see the likes of Cillian Minogue coming good with seven points from play, you would have to be impressed Throw in the performances all year long of his clubmate

Euan Murray, the solidity of captain Cathal O’Reilly and the cohesive way in which the entire team performs, you would have to be hopeful of a second title in three years

James Woodlock and his backroom team deserve enormous credit for the way in which the team has been prepared Each player is well aware of his job and what is expected of them And, they are flexible - flexibility is an important aspect of the modern game of hurling and being able to switch from one position to another should never be underestimated The coaching team has ensured this in the minor team and having watched their training sessions on a few occasions, you can see exactly what they are about Match day intensity is sought after in all the drills, in the games and in the preparation, but there is also ample time given to explaining the plan, how it will be executed and how it should work

Crucially, there is also plenty of discussion on how to cope when things go wrong

You could see in Tipperary last Saturday that when the wheels were wobbling, the process remained strong They stuck to the plan, kept doing what they have been doing all year long and eventually, the structure fell into place again and the ship was steadied

Most matches are won and lost when one side or the other gets on top Winning is about ensuring that when you are on top, you make hay But, it is also about ensuring that when the opposition is on top, you limit their joy by putting whatever spokes you have in their wheels This Tipp minor hurling team seems to have mastered that art - they will need it again for the Cats in the final

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DUNDRUM AC

MOYCARKEY COOLCROO AC 5K

The Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 5k was held in Friday, June 14th in Littleton. It was a nice evening for a racing and we had three club athletes compete. First home for the club was 29th Linda Grogan in a great time of 18:46 and was 4th Woman and 1st O40. She was followed by 41st Paudie Coen 19:34 and 116th John Barry 25:48.

GER MULLANE 10K AND 5K

The Ger Mullane 10k and 5k was held on Friday, June 14th in Bilboa and hosted by Bilboa AC. It was a nice sunny evening with humid conditions. We had 10 athletes compete in the 10k race. First home for the club was 5th Dymphna Ryan in 36:06 and she was followed closely by 6th Aisling Ryan 36:25. It was a battle between the two to claim first and second with Dymphna claiming 1st Woman and Aisling 2nd Woman. Fantastic times and overall placing from both over a challenging course.

Next, we had 10th Gerry O’Neill

37:44, 27th Jim Halley 41:50, 28th

Val Farrell 42:01, 45th John Kelly 44:58, 49th Tony Delaney 45:39, 56th Mairead Julian 46:44, 63rd

Denise Compton 47:20 and 126th

Pat Hayes 58:11.

TIPP’S FITTEST SUPERSTARS

Tipp’s Fittest Superstars with Davy Fitzgerald was held on Saturday, June 15th in Cashel Rugby Grounds and hosted by Cashel Rugby and Cashel King Cormacs GAA. It was a very wet day which made the course slippery. We had club athletes on two teams. Club member Darren Gayson competed with Stephen Flanagan of Moyne AC, Mary Burke and Adrian O’Dwyer and were sponsored by Little Treasures Creche owners Anita and Andrian O’Dwyer. They done very well on all obstacles and made some great time over the 10ft wall. They held first place all day and gained a further advantage on the final round which led to their

victory and winning the €3,000 prize fund. We also had a team called Dundrum AC with club members Michael Ryan and John Ryan, along with Aoife Byrne from Rosegreen and Raphael Renard from Brittany, France who both work with Michael. They performed well but missed out on making the final.

MUNSTER JUVENILE U14-U19 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Munster Juvenile U14-U19 Track and Field Championships were held in Waterford RSC over the 14th and 15th of June. We had two athletes compete over the weekend. The Saturday was very wet and the Sunday was nice weather. On the Saturday Albert Maher was 7th in the Boys U14 800m and Ruby Maher was 5th in the Girls U17 3,000m. Albert ran on the Sunday in the Boys U14 1,500m and was 4th. Great running from two great juvenile athletes.

Dundrum AC’s Dymphna Ryan who won the Ger Mullane 10k in Bilboa, Limerick

Winners of Tipp’s Fittest Superstars. L-R: Stephen Flanagan (Moyne AC), Mary Bourke, Adrian O’Dwyer and Darren Gayson (Dundrum AC).

Dundrum AC’s Albert Maher who competed in the Boys U14 at the Munster Juvenile Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Waterford. He was 7th in the 800m and 4th in the 1,500m.

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CLONMEL GOLF CLUB

MENS NOTES:

Vice-Captain’s Prize (Mr. David Hoyne) - Billy Hewitt Takes the Win!

After a number of runner up finishes in the Vice-Captain’s down through the years, Billy Hewitt finally took home the win on Saturday after some fantastic play in what can only be described as very tough conditions. We had four seasons of weather in one day! Heading the field after the first 18 with a nett 67 (4 over par), Billy continued the fine play in the 9-hole playoff finishing with a total of 101.5 which was enough to secure the win by 2 shots over Michael Healy. 3rd place went to Donald Binchy.

The prize giving was held afterwards and a great night was had by all there. Congratulations to everyone who played and well done to our Vice-Captain David Hoyne for a successful day.

Vice-Captains Prize Full Results

1st Billy Hewitt 101.5

2nd Michael Healy 103.5

3rd Donald Binchy 108.5

4th Joe Hawkins 109

5th Jeremiah Bergin 109

Gross Ronan Purcell 77

LQ Andrew Kiely 71

Senior Colman Walsh 74 Martin Kennedy Memorial Cup

In a busy weekend for golf, Sunday saw the inaugural running of the Martin Kennedy Memorial Cup.

the week in sport

A strong entry was led home by Joe Hawkins with 37 points, who held off the challenge of Kevin Pyke (also 37 points). Noel Wall took 3rd place. The Gross prize went to Martin Kane. Thanks to the Kennedy family for putting up a beautiful trophy in memory of their late brother which will adorn the trophy cabinet in the clubhouse for many years to come.

Martin Kennedy Memorial Cup Results

1st Joe Hawkins 37pts (B9)

2nd Kevin Pyke 37pts

Gross Martin Kane 29pts

3rd Noel Wall 35pts (B9) Men’s Fixtures

Next weekend sees the running of the Emigrants Rest Trophy. This is an 18-hole Singles Stableford Competition. White Tees. Entry fee €7 members.

The Bulmer’s Open Singles series continues on Tuesday, Friday & Sunday. Singles Stableford from the White Tees. 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 for the following competitions will be presented next Saturday, June 22nd, at 4.30pm in the Clubhouse. Can all prize winners please attend or

SLIEVENAMON GOLF CLUB

After the excitement of last week, it was a relief to hear the usual gentle ribbing amongst the Members who took to the Course on Monday to compete in the Mixed Scramble. Mick Burke headed the winning team, which also consisted of John O’Sullivan and Mary Butler, with a nett score of 35.30, leaving the whippersnappers Frank Todd, Billy Phelan and Dolores Stakelum to take 2nd place on 36.35 and Michael W O’Meara, Carmel Condon and Josephine Murphy in 3rd place on 36.60.

Tuesday rang out to the sound of feminine peals of laughter as our Lady’s held an Open Champagne Scramble and they were blessed with a wonderful day (in marked contrast to the thunderstorms that greeted the event last year). 1st place was taken by Paula Spillane and Geraldine Bartley of Slievenmamon and Grace Buckley of Clonmel on 92 points. 2nd were Slievenamon Ladies Una Creed, Vera Power and Laois Power on 89 points, while 3rd place went to Breda Foley of Slievenamon, Hillary Murphy of Cahir and Maria Graces of Dundrum on 89 points. The longest drive went to Paula Spillane and nearest the pin was Kathleen Stanley. The good humour on the Course spilled over afterwards into the Sand Trap Cafe where Paula’s new summer menu was met with resounding approval.

Our Seniors Competition on Wednesday continued the tradition of having a photo finish, with

send someone to collect in your absence if you cannot make it. A full list of the winners is attached to this mail.

* Sports Tax V-Par Singles

* Emerald Tiles Summer Medal

* John Kennedy Motors Fourball

* Sureprint Singles

Account Top-Ups

Can members please ensure to top-up their accounts in advance of playing in order to simplify card checking and to make sure that the club is collecting all funds due from the competitions. We acknowledge that there may be some difficulties given the current situation with the pro-shop, but don’t forget that you can also ring the office during the week and pay by card.

Junior Golf

The Summer Junior Golf Programme continues on Mondays at 9.30am. All Junior members are welcome to attend. Our Juniors are playing in the Munster Juniors in Youghal on Sunday next, June 23rd at 2.30pm. Best of luck to everyone involved. Seniors

Next Seniors competition takes place on Thursday 27th June with draws from 10.00 am to 11.30am.

All seniors most welcome.

CLUB LOTTO – Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group Draw took place on Saturday 15th June 2024 with a Jackpot of

€2,000.

Numbers drawn: 06-15-20-25. No Jackpot Winner. No matched three winner.

Jackpot €2,100 on Saturday 22nd June,

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.

Ladies Notes

The Red Tees Scramble

Thanks to all the ladies who came out and participated in our scramble last Tuesday evening. It was extremely successful and everyone really enjoyed it. We plan on running this scramble every Tuesday.

Results

John Kennedy Motors 18 Hole Singles Stableford (category prizes), with thanks to our sponsors. Category 1: Mary Smyth (24) 37pts Category 2: Maura Lyons (29) 31pts Category 3: Claire Cosgrove (42) 31pts

Well done to our winners!

Upcoming Competitions

Play in Pink Competition

We are holding our first ladies open golf competition on Wednesday 19th June “Play in Pink”. The format is a Texas scramble Team of 3.

All are welcome to come and show support for this very worthy cause.

Donoughmore Cup

The draw has taken place for the Donoughmore Cup kindly sponsored by Gwen and Johnny Walshe. The draw sheet is available in the Ladies locker room. First round to be completed by June 28th.

Match play Mondays!

Ladies, please arrange your match or put your name down to play on Monday mornings on BRS.

CAHIR GOLF CLUB

Summer Saturday Singles

Running until Saturday, August 24th, this 9-hole competition (holes 1-9) allows participants to play as many Saturdays as they wish, with one card to count.

The Hub 9 Hole Competition The Hub 9-Hole Summer Series is open to all club members and available daily from Monday to Friday, Sunday, and after 2 p.m. on Saturdays (excluding during POY events).

only one point separating 1st, (Rory Doherty, Mike Howley and Paddy Bambrick on 97), 2nd (Michael W O’Meara, Jimmy Kelly and Sean O’Dea on 96) and 3rd (Adrian Furlong, Eddie Daly and Michael Dunlea on 95). Our Seniors are now busy strategising for their away day in Thurles on 17 June, where they will be playing a Champagne Scramble, and no doubt there are schemes afoot to be the team to come out on top.

Our Slievenamon Silver Jubilee Open Tournament has now been officially launched and will commence on Wednesday 19 June. The Competition will be run over 25 days with a minimum of 3 cards required to qualify for the final. Our main sponsors for the Open are the Bodega 1880. Tipperary Crystal will be providing the winning trophy and other sponsors have been equally generous so we will have over €2,500 in prizes to be won. We are so proud to be partnering with our chosen charity, The Brothers of Charity, South Tipperary Services, who do phenomenal work for people with intellectual challenges, and we are hoping to raise substantial funding for them in the course of the Competition. Entry Fee is €10 for Members with €8 re-entry and €15 for non members.

Our Ladies have also announced their next Open Competition will take place on Tuesday 9 July in aid of Clonmel Community Soul

Kitchen and Free Food Bank. It will take the format of a 3 person scramble, cost €5 for Members and €15 for non Members.

Despite the shocking weather on Saturday our valiant Juniors nevertheless turned up for the Junior coaching session, this time headed by Captain Mark Dillon, who assured me that they absolutely all enjoyed themselves. Full marks all round for persistence and determination!

It was a different story on Tuesday when April, Matt, Liz, Stephanie, Gab and Kim visited us on a trip from Pennsylvania to play a round of Adventure Golf. A quick google search lead them to Slievenamon Golf Club where they quickly set about charming everybody they met, while being regaled with tales of Irish myths and legends. It is always a pleasure to have unexpected visitors and they certainly added to the gaiety of the day.

June thunderstorms disrupt golf schedule.

Cahir Park Ladies Committee had unfortunately, but wisely, to postpone the planned Open Day on Thursday 13th June, due to adverse weather conditions.

The Open Day, which was being very kindly sponsored by O’Brien Pharmacy, Cahir is deferred, and a new date will be advised.

Annual Hospice Open Day

Save the Date: Thursday 11th July.

South Tipperary Hospice Movement has been the dedicated Charity to support for many years by the Ladies at Cahir Park Golf Club.

The competition will be Open 3 person Champagne Scramble.

Additional information on next week’s report.

Vice-Captains

Weekend

Best Wishes are extended to Vice-

Captain Breda Kavanagh and ViceCaptain Seamus Moore for a superb weekend of golf on Saturday and Sunday, 22nd/23rd June. Booking via BRS. 18 Hole Singles Stapleford. Cahir Park Seniors

The Tuesday Ladies enjoyed a lovely 12-hole Champagne Scramble on 11th June.

The winning team of Imelda Fitzpatrick, Anne Walsh and Millie Webb scored 67pts and were one shot ahead of the team of Seniors Convenor, Margaret Costello who played with Linda Harris and Mag Tobin.

The Seniors Ladies will play for the

Nancy Doyle Trophy on Tuesday 18th June and then join the Seniors Men on the following Tuesday 25th June for a Mixed Scramble at the invitation of Vice-Captains, Breda Kavanagh and Seamus Moore. Bánór, The Skin’s Shepherd, Ladies Summer Matchplay

Congratulations to the Ladies who have played matches and a gentle reminder to everyone who needs to get cracking and start to put scores on the board !

Connolly Cards Fethard Club Mixed Foursomes

Reminder that the top pairings on the Draw Sheet arranges the match. Men play off White Markers... and half the combined Course Handicap ...Ladies play off Red Markers.

Further Dates to prioritise

Ladies Captain’s Day, Pauline Mulcahy, Saturday 20th July

Men’s Open 36 Hole Senior Scratch Cup, Sunday 21st July Men’s Results

ABP/TaylorMade Summer Series 18 Hole Open Singles - 11th to 13th June

Category 1: Steven Barnes (4) 39pts

Category 2: Mark O’Loughlin (9)

37pts

Category 3: Gérard Kiely (21) 41pts

Category 4: Jayo Kinane (22) 37pts Find the Golf Ball

Congratulations to Gérard Kiely who also won the weekly prize for Find the Golf Ball. His envelope, number 30, was turned.

Next week’s jackpot will be €540. Many thanks to everyone who supports the weekly Draw.

Billy Hewitt accepting 1st prize from David Hoyne.

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