Congratulations to Clonmel woman Mary Carri who celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday last, 30th June, with lunch with her niece and nephews, Miriam, Pat and Chas and families. She received a commemorative medal to mark her 101st birthday from President Michael D Higgins during the past week. Mary, now a resident at Melview Nursing Home, would be well known over a wide area having successfully traded in business over many years as the Sarah Boutique, O’Connell Street in Clonmel. All her friends join in wishing Mary continued health and happiness for many years to come.
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Following on from his London Marathon experience and excellent 4:06 mile at TUS Clonmel Track & Field Live on 19th June, Sean Tobin competed at the Irish National Championships/Olympic Trials over the weekend. Sean was competing in the 5km on the track for the first time in over two years after a nightmare injury prevented him for running. He took on the best that Ireland can offer currently in form of Irish National 5km track record holder, Brian Fay with 13:02, Efrem Gidney, classy 5k/10k man with 13:35/27:49, Cormac Dalton, 13:33/28:02 man. Sean ran a cagey race as still elevating in shape and form, moving from 12th to 5th over last 1km powerfully to line finishing in 14:02. The race was won by
Paris bound Brian Fay Raheny Shamrocks AC with a classy 53 sec last lap in 13:43, Efrem Gidney Clonliffe Harriers 2nd 13:52, Cormac Dalton Mullingar Harriers 3rd 13:55. It will be a big confidence boost to Sean whose best distances now are between 3km track up to half marathon on the roads. Let us hope his body stays intact to let him show us what he can do in the months ahead with his fitness and coordination back.
Sunday the National Track Championships showcased the brilliance of Rhasidat Adeleke Tallaght AC. A massive crowd the like of which the Morton Stadium has not seen since heydays of Ronnie Delaney and Herb Elliot in late 50’s. Adeleke showed her big talent over 100m running a National Record with 11:13 sec
in cool, windy conditions. This suggests a sub 11 sec clocking is there. For an athlete that is 6’’ 1’ in height is tremendous basic speed whose speciality is 400m runner, and now bids for Olympic final and podium next month in Paris. Rhasidat looks physically and mentally ready for the Olympic challenge and oozes class as she floats across the track at great speed. She is becoming a global sports superstar and a tremendous athletics ambassador for Ireland and women’s sport in a truly global sport. Let us hope her luck stays with her, along with health and staying injury free over the next critical few weeks of final preparations for her attempt at Olympic Podium. She is rounding into a serious contender for Paris 2024 with great support from her family and Coach Flo in Texas.
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BAND PREPARES FOR SERIES OF PERFORMANCES
Banna Chluain Meala visit Albany
The Leach sons are confident their parents will be there in spirit
The Banna Chluain Meala Irish Youth Marching Band, hailing from Clonmel, has embarked on an exciting journey to the United States, bringing with them a vibrant display of Irish culture and music.
BY CLONMEL STORIES
With 80 talented musicians and a dedicated colour guard, the band is set to captivate audiences across the Albany area over the next two weeks.
Founded in 1971, Banna Chluain Meala is renowned for its impressive performances on both concert and marching stages worldwide. This visit to the Big Apple marks another significant milestone for the band, known for its participation in prestigious events around the globe.
Central to the band’s successful tours in Albany is the unwavering support of the Leach and Curran families. Mary and Tommy Leach, originally from Clonmel, relocated to Albany in the 1950s and carried their love for Banna Chluain Meala with them. Their dedication to the band has transcended generations, with their children Ed, Sean, and Tom continuing the tradition.
“My mom and dad both just enjoyed music all the time. They used to see Banna Chluain Meala in their hometown of Clonmel and were huge fans. They’ve seen them march in parades and perform on numerous occasions,”
reminisced Ed Leach.
The Leach family’s commitment goes beyond mere fandom; they have been instrumental in fundraising efforts for the band.
“Their goal is to foster musical education and development for the kids in Clonmel, but also in the surrounding areas. This provides them with unique opportunities to travel and compete, and they excel in what they do,” explained Tom Leach.
Similarly, the Curran family, with roots in Clonmel, has been a steadfast supporter of Banna Chluain Meala. The late Davey Curran was particularly passionate about the band, frequently attending their performances and contributing to their success.
A cornerstone of the Leach family’s fundraising efforts is the Mary Leach Memorial Golf Tournament, which has raised over $40,000 in the past 23 years. These funds have been pivotal in supporting the band’s needs, from uniforms to touring expenses. “We’ve donated money to help fund the band with whatever they need. Uniforms, touring, whatever they’ll be doing,” said Sean Leach.
The band’s tour in Albany is a testament to the strong ties be-
tween the Irish community in Albany and their homeland. “A lot of Irish immigrants came to Albany early on,” noted Tom Leach. “One of the venues we’ll be playing at is the Ancient Order of Hibernians. When my parents came over, that was the area where all the Irish gathered.”
The anticipation is palpable as the band prepares for a series of performances. “We have a lot of local bands that are going to be playing in the Irish festival on Saturday, July 6th,” said Sean Leach. “They’re looking forward to meeting Banna Chluain Meala, and our bands here are excited to welcome them. It’s going to be quite the event.”
Ed Leach added, “I think they’re going to get a nice taste of the Irish community here and form a bond with the band members. It’s going to be a memorable experience, and our parents would be smiling pretty big, for sure.”
The Leach sons are confident their parents will be there in spirit. “They’ll be looking down, hopefully giving us good weather, and I’m sure there will be a big smile on their face,” said Tom.
Banna Chluain Meala’s schedule in Albany is packed with perfor-
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) encourages community groups in County Tipperary to apply under the ‘Water Heritage Day Grants Scheme 2024’ to celebrate Water Heritage Day on Sunday the 25th of August.
LAWPRO is a national shared service working on behalf of the 31 local authorities in Ireland coordinating efforts to achieve good water quality across the country.
To make an application see: LAWPRO Small Grants and Events Scheme 2024 | Online Consultation Portal of the Waters and Communities Office
Speaking about the €30,000 grants scheme Anthony Coleman, Director of Services at LAWPRO said: “We are delighted to once again invite community groups in County Tipperary to organise a water related event for Heritage Week. The theme of Heritage Week 2024 is “Connections, Routes & Networks” and our rivers play a big part in the connectivity of our island. In historic times they were networks for movement, trading and exploration.
Water Heritage Day gives communities a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our heritage through water whether it be hosting a river safari, a talk at the riverside or launching a booklet on a local waterway there are ample ways to get involved.”
You are asked to consult with your local Community Water Officer, Catherine Seale-Duggan in advance of making an application. Her contact details are on our website here: Communities Team - Local Authority Water Programme (lawaters.ie). The deadline for making an application is Tuesday, 16th of July 2024.
mances that promise to delight audiences. Here’s a look at their itinerary:
Monday, July 1st: 12:00 – 1:00pm: Performance in West Capitol Park
Wednesday, July 3rd: 5:00pm – 6:30pm: Performance at Tri-City Valley Cats, Joe Bruno Stadium at HVCC Thursday, July 4th: 10:00am – 12:00pm: Marching in the Pittsfield, MA Fourth of July Parade
Saturday, July 6th: 1:00pm – 8:00pm: Performing at the Mary Leach Memorial Classic Music Festival
Ancient Order of Hibernians, 375 Ontario St, Albany, NY Band performances by: Kilashandra, Irish Dancers, Side B, Banna Chluain Meala Marching Band & Color Guard, The Squids
This visit is more than just a tour; it’s a celebration of music, community, and the enduring legacy of Irish culture in Albany. The spirit and generosity of the Leach family continue to resonate, ensuring that the Banna Chluain Meala’s performances will be remembered for years to come.
Davey Curran pictured with family members.
Ed, Sean and Tom Leach.
Mary and Tom Leach.
Tipperary Bishop is spearheading an educational programme
Education is seen as a means of giving great hope
A Tipperary native who is working as a bishop in Malawi is helping to spearhead an educational drive in his diocese with the building of school facilities and the provision of school books for children.
BY NOEL DUNDON
Bishop John Ryan, a native of Cormackstown, Holycross has overseen the transformation of the diocese, and locals in his home parish and around mid-Tipperary have been very quick to support his efforts with building works. Teams of volunteers have made the long trip to Malawi to build the facilities and have been made very welcome by Bishop John.
The latest initiative comes about following a recent trip to Malawi where a building project was underway. It was quite obvious to those who made the trip - all paid for by themselves - that textbooks were the next item required in the school, and so they set about building an idea to support this.
A pilot project was launched in Ballina National School where students were delighted to get involved and they held a colours day for the Heart To Hand charity, to support the textbook initiative.
Each student donated €2.50 and
this money will allow Bishop John to purchase books in Malawi for a school similar in size to Ballina with over 400 students.
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world and though school books cost just €2.50 per school term, most students would not have the funding for this. Education is seen as a means of giving great hope and by supporting the Malawi cause, students in Ballina National School are helping to change a country’s outlook and prospects.
The great thing is that others can follow suit and can be similar catalysts for change. The Heart to Hand charity is hoping to roll the programme out to other schools across Tipperary and is inviting schools to get involved. As students in Ireland receive free textbooks, it would be great if they could donate €2.50 to support a student in Malawi.
If any school would like to get involved, they can contact and member of Heart To Hand, or by email pat.whelan@omc.ie mobile: 086 8240978
Works will start on the much awaited Thurles Market Quarter Farm building in August according to an announcement by Tipperary County Council this week.
The site located adjacent to Thurles Town Park, just across from the Source theatre and Thurles Leisure Centre will see work commencing in early August, just after the Bank Holiday weekend.
“The delivery of capital projects, such as the Thurles Market Quarter project, will see the redevelopment of an existing vacant building and the creation of a usable Town Centre space. Projects such as these demonstrate the commitment of Thurles Municipal District to support the development of towns and villages across the District and to pursue all available funding streams,” said District Administrator Sharon Scully who welcomed the project and said she looked forward to its development.
The works which will totally transform this area of Thurles town centre will involve restoration, renovation and glazed extension to the existing agriculture building for café usage and the installation of a fixed roof covering and associated supporting structures for multi-functional uses. The Department of Rural and Community Development approved funding of over €3 million for the Thurles Market Quarter Project with a substantial match funding element also provided by Tipperary County Council. This funding is secured under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). This project has evolved over several years with invaluable support and input from Thurles Farmers Market, Mary Immaculate College, Thurles, elected representatives and members of the public. It is a project which has really captured the imagination and one which will help to restore Thurles’ fine reputation as a market town of note.
Tipperary Age Friendly hosts annual EXPO in TUS Campus
On Thursday 20th June
Tipperary Age Friendly were delighted to host its annual Age Friendly EXPO in the TUS Campus in Thurles.
This is the 3rd Age Friendly EXPO held at the college campus. It featured 64 information stands ranging from Council Services including Community, Local Enterprise Office, Tourism, Sports Partnership, Fire Service, Libraries and Museum, Health, Housing, Technology, Family Resource and Community and Voluntary Sector. We had a number of new information stands this year as we grow from strength to strength.
The event included beautiful musical interludes with Rockwell Music Academy and Templemore Active Retirement and those attending danced the afternoon away with John McCormack.
This event is the highlight and main activity of Tipperary Age Friendly annually. This event is arranged by the Age Friendly Programme Manager but with strong input from the Executive of the Older Peoples Council.
The Older Peoples Council is the voice of older people. Through the Older Peoples Council in Tipperary, older people exercise a strong, guiding influence on age friendly local development and policy making.
Mary MacMahon is the Chair of Tipperary Older Peoples Council noted that “This annual event is a brilliant showcase of supports, interests of interest to older people and it provides a great opportunity to network and social engage and enjoy great company , enjoy the wonderful range of refreshments, and to enable attendance Tipperary County Council have provided grants to the community groups to provide buses to attend the event, all of which attributes to a very positive day”
Tipperary Age Friendly hosted
We were delighted to have a brilliant range of speakers also on the day with diversity of topics. Speakers this year included John Lynch Solicitor, Aldo Matassa UPMC Medical, Ciara Farrell Age Friendly Ireland, Richie Molloy Family Carers Ireland, John Lonergan Tipperary Age Friendly Ambassador, Martin Moore Tipperary Fire Service, Neil Dennehy Mindfulness, Tom Quinlan, Affordable Live in Homecare, Michelle Lonergan Irish Cancer Society, Mary D’Arcy FraudSmart and Pat Jones Circle of Friends Tipperary.
a Road Safety workshop in March and will host our AGM in September to get the views of the older people and to elect an executive and also host events for Positive Ageing Week 30th September to 6th October.
Fiona Crotty, Tipperary Age Friendly Programme Manager acknowledged the “success of the annual EXPO stems from the participation from the Older Peoples Council in having topics of interest, to the full engagement of all of the stands, exhibitors and speakers. It is an event that grows from strength to strength and we are very fortunate to have the full support of TUS Thurles in hosting this event annually and we look forward to hosting the 4th EXPO in June in 2025. The hosting of the EXPO is a key annual event of Tipperary Age Friendly, it is an opportunity for engagement, social connections, showcasing supports and services in the county and building membership of Tipperary Age Friendly”.
Full listing of all of the information stands and carousel of photos showcasing the event are available on www. tipperarycoco.ie and we look forward to hosting our event on Thursday 19th June 2025.
L to R: Michelle Lonergan, Delia Ryan and Patsy Fennelly.
L to R: Toni Juleff (Patient Advocate) and Ita Horan (Local Enterprise Office, Tipperary)
At the TFI Local Link stand are L to R: Paddy Barry, Brenda Carey, Theresa Bannon and Seamus Heffernan.
L to R: Susan Meagher, Bonny Magnier Daly and Mick Nolan.
L to R: Nancy Lane, Mike Burke and Kathleen Ryan
L to R: Mary Dwan, Frances Lambe, Peggy Reidy, Eileen Reidy and Gretta Fitzgibbons.
L to R: Gretta Fitzgibbon, Liam Reidy, Paul Peters and Peggy Reidy.
At the Thurles Muintir Na Tire stand are L to R: Margaret Quinn, Bat O’Dea, Eileen Murray and Jim Meighan.
L to R: Sinead Boland and Bridget Fogarty, Ballypatrick.
L to R: Eileen Kennedy and Jim Kennedy from Templederry.
L to R: Nick McCarthy, Joe Wade and Pat Jones at the Circle of Friends stand
L to R: Ursula Paine, Ursula Condon and Catherine Hayes.
L to R: Ruth Smith, Elaine Cullinan and Margo Hayes
Dancing in the foyer
L to R: Niamh Savage, Fiona Crotty, Angela Sheehan and Elaine O’Driscoll
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Cashel Town in
By Liam Browne
Great afternoon had by everyone in attendance
Hailing from Moyglass, young author Nikita Catherine launched her second book on Friday evening in front of a large audience of family friends and fellow writers at Cashel Library.
BY LIAM BROWNE
Nikita wrote her debut novel, The Tailor’s Daisy, during the first COVID lockdown when she had the time to invest in her love for writing. This started her passion for writing books, and she is currently working towards becoming a full-time writer.
Her latest book is called “The Provincial Election”, and traces a line through Irish history with a “what if Ireland had never been invaded”. Nikita’s new Ireland sees a democracy of sorts, among the “noble” families,
Young author launches second book
genres to read and write are fiction, fantasy and history. Nikita loves include stories, myths and
legends from Irish history along with the Irish language in her books, and she is also a hobbyist
photographer. The book is on sale from Amazon and is well worth it.
Cashel Footgolf hosts National Tour Event in sunshine and style
Last Sunday saw the National Footgolf tour make the trip to Tipp for stage 4, at the magnificent Cashel Golf Complex. A sport which is gaining large numbers of players over the past number of years, footgolf has a well contested national tour, that brings players from across the island to different venues, and they were delighted by the fabulously laid out Cashel course, which provided a stiff test to the visitors on the day. The start of the event was slightly delayed by a flat tyre but there was nothing flat about the action about to unfold on a challenging hilly course. Four players from the Premier County took part in the competition and Jake Moore proved to be the top local player, and also took the best new player prize on the day. In the Ladies contest, reigning Irish Ladies Champion, Katie Donoghue took her first win of the season with a two-shot victory over this season’s current leader Nicola Hogarty with Laura McGrath taking third place.
and the book plot sees a young Dubheasa O’Driscoll, known to her friends as Izzy, find herself on a campaign trail she never envisaged, with all the intrigues of any political campaign. But it isn’t a heavy book about politics, rather a light hearted read, with plenty of plot twists and turns. On Friday evening, Nikita gave a reading from the book, and took questions from the audience about many things related such as where she had come up with the idea, how she had researched story points such as the old Brehon Laws, and what were her future plans for writing. She told those listening, that her favourite
Shane Smullen led overall through the first 18 holes and that strong base proved enough for him to claim his maiden victory this year in the Amateur category, with Paddy Umlawski and Sami Tahraoui joining him on the podium. In the Seniors event, the two players who have dominated Irish footgolf over the past five years went head-to-head. Joe Donoghue kept up his remarkable record of only one tour loss since he entered the game seriously in 2018. He had a very slow start by his standards when he got to grips with the course he took a oneshot win over John Callinan, who had held a three-shot lead after the first round. Colman McGrath completed the Senior placings in 3rd.
In the Pro section, multiple Irish champion Jimmy Barry proved his class once again pushing out Liam Buckley, who finished second, and Paul Mullin beat Aaron Hornibrook in a playoff to take the bronze medal. The next event will be a FIFG 250 on a brand new FootGolf course at Enniskillen Golf club for what promises to be a pivotal competition to determine the Irish tour champions for 2024, but by the time the players had left Cashel, they were already looking forward to being back again next year.
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GREAT AFTERNOON OF FUN AT SPORTS DAY
Great day of fun at Boys School Sports day
Great afternoon had by everyone in attendance
The Boys National School had a great day in beautiful sunshine at their annual sports day event last week.
BY LIAM BROWNE
The day began with a fancy dress event, and this years theme was “Sweden”, so there were Vikings aplenty, and the odd IKEA store manager. After that it was on to the field, with a wide variety of events keeping the boys busy, from sack races, egg and spoon, and plenty sprint events. Given the success of Irish athletes on the track in recent times, maybe
another star could emerge from Cashel in the future.
The Parent Association were present on the day to provide ice-cream and other treats for all pupils the pupils. And as the day continued, there were the long races, some water fights, an obstacle course and a tug-of-war, which was the highlight of the day. Overall, it was a great afternoon day, that was enjoyed immensely by pupils and staff. And a few Vikings.
Cashel Library Notes
There are lots of fantastic events taking place in July which are now ready for booking. First off, join us in the library on Friday 5th July for story-time at 11am. This will be the first of the Summer Stars events, with stories, songs and colouring session. Then on Thursday, 11th July, Laura from Firefly Parties will bring magic and mayhem, so prepare to blown away by lots of tricks from Laura. LEAF Project
On Friday last, Cashel Library were delighted to launch the LEAF project in Cashel library. Clare Lee, Climate Action Co-or-
dinator with Tipperary County Council and Pat Bracken, Senior Executive Librarian, were on hand to distribute free vegetable seeds to members of the public. Seeds for spinach, French beans and peas, suitable for growing in small containers, are now available for
free in participating libraries. The Literacy & Food Education (LEAF) programme, under the Community Climate Action Programme, is spearheaded by Grow It Yourself Ireland (GIY) and funded by the Government of Ireland.
Ciaran Fitzgerald, Joao Marques de Oliveira Soares and David Mereacre celebrating a win at school Sports day.
Cahir Tidy Towns
Last week we continued on our rounds litter picking, weeding and clearing up in an effort to make a good impression on the National Tidy Towns Judges who could visit any day. We hope to hold on to our Bronze medal once again this year, so it is important that all residents groups keep an eye on their estates or streets and keep their own patch clean and tidy.
Last Friday we finished off the evening activities with some lovely 99’s at Woodview Service Station as a treat. We all had a bit of fun after a good bit of work was completed by the Group during the week, so the treat was well earned.
It is good to hear the exciting news that a Youth Tidy Towns group has been established and will meet on Thursdays
from 11.30am to 1pm at the castle car park for Tidy Towns duties. Please contact our youth representative Olivia Darcy for more information. The Youth Group are planning projects with storytelling, painting and lots more for the summer months in the pipeline, so watch this space for more details.
The Inch Field continues to be full of activity with Yoga, the Pétanque Club as well as lots of people out walking and having picnics.
We will have our recycling drinks Can collection this Saturday July 6 from 10 to 11am in the Castle Car Park as normal. Thanks to everyone who contributes and helps us turn cans into trees for Cahir Town. Thanks also to ABP Food Group for continuing to support us in this joint project.
Cahir to Sing visit Norway
The lovely ladies in the Cahir To Sing Choir have just returned from a whistle stop tour of Norway where they met with other choirs and enjoyed a weekend of singing fun. In just 3 days the ladies took on an 8,500km round trip for a 30-hour stay on the island of Skjervøy in Troms County, Norway. The Choir travelled
via Dublin to Helsinki-TromsoCopenhagen and back to Dublin again. With 900km of driving and 2 fabulous choirs to enjoy as well as a barbecue on a mountain overlooking Skjervøy, this was an unforgettable experience of shared singing and shared joy for the Cahir to Sing Choir. It sounds fabulous ladies, fair play to you all.
Cahir Day Care Centre
The Centre was a hive of activity and over the past few weeks with lots of activities taking place. Last week we had a lovely outing to Tramore, we were lucky with the weather and enjoyed a lovely lunch at the seaside where we had lots of fun! We also had fun at an arts and crafts morning recently in Cahir Day Care Centre where we all enjoyed a busy morning painting plant pots and also a bit of gardening afterwards when we filled the newly painted pots with pretty plants.
We all have to say a big thank you to Isobel of ‘Belle make up’, for a wonderful make up demonstration recently that all the ladies certainly enjoyed and thanks also to our beautiful model Mary. And we had a chance to enjoy a lovely trip to the Swiss Cottage to take in the beautiful scenery a couple of weeks back too. We are delighted to have the opportunity to enjoy some lovely activities and we look forward to many more. Thanks to all who come along and help out in any way.
Community Lotto
There was no winner of the Draw that took place last week on Wednesday June 26, 2024. The Draw was witnessed by Leo Coffey. The numbers drawn were 13, 14, 21 & 32. The Lucky Dip winners winning €25 each were Liam Costigan, Clonmel Rd, Cahir, Richard Caplice, Rosemount Drive, Cahir, Caroline Sullivan, Kilcommon, Cahir
and Mary Fahey, Ballylooby, Cahir. Congratulations to all winners.
The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is now €6,400 and we wish everyone the best of luck in the Draw. Tickets are available in the Enterprise Centre and in local shops too.
Cahir Town in around the
By Maria Taylor
Cahir Tradfest 10 Year Celebration dates announced
The countdown is now on to the Annual Cahir Tradfest! And this year the Cahir Tradfest celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of the popular Traditional Irish festival .The first Cahir Tradfest took place in 2014 and now 10 years later we can once again look forward to enjoying a weekend of traditional Irish music, song and dance
performed by Cahir Comhaltas musicians of all ages as well as visiting guest musicians and tutors from around the country. Dates have been confirmed as September 13 - 15 so put the dates in your diary!
The Cahir Tradfest will launch on Friday September 13 with music sessions taking place in Cahir House
Cahir Park AFC
Cahir Park U14A boys - last weekend our U14A Boys won away against St. Kevin’s. The14As were away to St. Kevin’s in the Premiership. The match was played in awful conditions. It is always an extremely competitive game between us and Kevin’s and it was no different that morning. The game was a tense, physical affair from the start. But Cahir performed brilliantly to record a 3-2 win away from home. The lads scored 3 cracking goals and goal scorers were Jackson Callanan, Sam Grogan and Dylan Corcoran. Special mention also to Sam McDonnell who was playing centre back for us on the day and was awarded the referee’s man of the match. Well done to the team and coaches.
Cahir Park 14B Boys - our U14B Boys had a great away win last weekend against Shanbally. They recorded a fantastic 3-2 victory over an impressive Shanbally side away on Friday night in the championship. It was definitely a game of two halves. Although Cahir was on top for large portions of the first half, they found themselves 0-2 down at halftime. Cahir pushed hard from the restart and were rewarded when Darragh Quinlan was taken down in the box. The subsequent penalty was coolly slotted away by James Grant. James went on to score 2 more on the night, recording his hat trick and putting us 3-2 ahead by the final whistle with a brilliant individual performance. Special
Hotel and the Shamrock Lounge till late. On Saturday workshops will be given by visiting tutors in Bunscoil Na Cathrach and there will also be Street sessions and to top it off there will be a Concert in St. Marys Church at 8pm headlined by the popular Blackwater Céili Band. On Sunday we will have a Trad Trail on the Swiss Walk & Fairy Trail with Musicians entertaining walkers and a Farewell session at Cahir House Hotel. There is so much more to see and hear over the weekend. Join Cahir Comhaltas & Guests as they celebrate 10 years of the Cahir Tradfest for a weekend of celebration in the Irish Tradition. More details published closer to the dates.
mention goes to Darius Campean, who was man of the match. Also to Darragh Quinlan and Ernest Zabek who both had excellent performances on the night. Well done to the team and coaches. The season looks bright for our Cahir Park U14 Boys with both U14A Boys and U14B Boys winning away last weekend. Keep up the great work lads.
Best wishes - Cahir Park AFC would like to wish very best of luck to Cahir Park AFC U13A player Will Hogan for this Saturday. Will has been invited to play for Waterford FC in a tournament in the SETU arena this Saturday. This marks the start of Waterford FCs player assessment for their U14s squad. It is a huge opportunity for Will.
He will be among the best players in the country at his age group in this tournament. Good luck Will from your teammates, coaches and everyone at the Park. We will all keep our fingers crossed for you. Cahir Park 50/50 Draw- The 50/50 Draw took place last Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 8pm live on Facebook. The winner was Noel Gray. Well done to Noel. Ticket sold at The Punters Rest. 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.
Cahir Day Care Centre enjoyed a day trip to Tramore last week
Bunscoil Na Cathrach Graduation Night 2024
Last week the graduating pupils of Bunscoil Na Cathrach held their graduation night in the hall of the school on Thursday evening. All of the pupils their families and friends came along to support them on the night. The pupils made a beautiful arch which they had decorated in flowers and fairy lights to walk through as they took their places at the stage to perform a song together. Beforehand Principal Brendan Horan and Vice principal Mairead Murray spoke briefly
on their time at Bunscoil and teachers Yvonne Fahy and Sylvia Sheehan gave beautiful speeches about the wonderful pupils before a video that they had put together of the pupils time spent at Bunscoil was shown to all. Some of the pupils sang an impromptu song with their teachers and pupils Eoin Kirby and Kara Caplice contributed to the special occasion with the reading of a poem and a letter. There were plenty of laughs on the night, but it was also an emotional evening
for all. The Parents Council of course laid out a fantastic spread of food afterwards and pupils and their families enjoyed spending some time together. A wonderful night was had by all.
The following morning the graduating pupils were given a Guard of Honour as they left the Bunscoil to begin their new educational journey in various secondary schools and there were lots of tears & hugs as they bid farewell to primary school. We wish them all the very best of luck.
A happy group of pupils on Graduation Night at Bunscoil Na Cathrach last week
Last week teachers of the Graduating Pupils Sylvia Sheehan and Yvonne Fahy received beautiful flowers from pupils on the night
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In Memoriam
1st Anniversary
KELLY 15 Pearse Park Clonmel
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In loving memory of a dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel whose anniversary occurs on July 8th.
“It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God welcomed you home.
Aways remembered by your wife Joan.
Always remembered by your wife Joan, sons Michael, Frannie, Paul and Brian, daughters AnnMarie and Imelda daughters and sons in law, grandkids and great grandkids.
In Memoriam
1st Anniversary
KELLY 15 Pearse Park Clonmel
In loving memory of a dear dad, grandad and great grandad Frankie Kelly, late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel.
In loving memory of a dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel whose anniversary occurs on July 8th.
“It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God welcomed you home.
Always remembered by your wife Joan, sons Michael, Frannie, Paul and Brian, daughters AnnMarie and Imelda daughters and sons in law, grandkids and great grandkids.
“If we could visit heaven, on this our saddest day, maybe for a moment our pain would go away, we would put our arms around you dad and whisper words so true, that living without you is so very hard to do.
Sadly missed by your daughter AnnMarie, son in law Raymie, their sons Ian and Jason and their families. FRANKIE
15 Pearse Park Clonmel
In loving memory of a dear dad, grandad and great grandad Frankie Kelly, late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel.
“If we could visit heaven, on this our saddest day, maybe for a moment our pain would go away, we would put our arms around you dad and whisper words so true, that living without you is so very hard to do.
Sadly missed by your daughter AnnMarie, son in law Raymie, their sons Ian and Jason and their families.
In loving memory of my Dad, Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel.
“God called your name so softly that only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near, Then Golden Gates stood open and God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.
Loved and missed by your daughter Imelda, son inlaw George and grandson Stephen x.
Pearse Park Clonmel
“Those Unseen,
“Will those who think of our dad today, a little prayer to Jesus please say.”
Missed by your son Franny, daughter in-law Alice and family.
Missed dearly by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Jane, grandkids Emma and Michael and great grandkid. Mass offered.
In loving memory of a dear father, Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel who sadly passed away on the 8th July, 2021 Anniversary 1pm Mass gran-uncle Clonmel Frankie’s afterwards Mam Sadly and
FRANKIE
FRANKIE
KELLY
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
2nd Anniversary
FRANKIE
BRENNAN
29 Kickham Park Clonmel
FRANKIE
JOHN Bernard
2nd Anniversary which occured on 5th March
In loving memory of my Dad, Frankie Kelly late of 15
In loving memory of John Brennan who died on June 27th, 2023.
“God called your name so softly that only you could
In loving memory of a dear husband, dad, grandad and great grandad Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel whose anniversary occurs on July 8th.
Your daughter Maria & family.
His garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best. Michael, and and Loved and missed by your daughter Imelda, son in-
“It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God welcomed you home.
Always remembered by your wife Joan, sons Michael, Frannie, Paul and Brian, daughters AnnMarie and Imelda daughters and sons in law, grandkids and great grandkids.
Missed dearly by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Jane, grandkids Emma and Michael and great grandkid. grandad Park,
In loving memory of my Dad, Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel.
It’s lonely here without you We miss you more each day For life is not the same to us
Since you were called away
To your resting place, we visit Place flowers there with care
“God called your name so softly that only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near, Then Golden Gates stood open and God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.
But no one knows our heartache When we turn and leave you there.
Loved and Deeply Missed Samantha, Darren, Robyn, Eva Paul, Malcolm, Sheilla, Sasha & Luke.
Hope and Healing – the Road to Happiness
Most of us thrive from having choice and opportunities. The more choices we have, the happier we can feel, knowing we have a sense of control. We are constantly faced with decisions to make and choose the paths that we believe will enrich our lives and bring us closer to our goals. Sometimes however the decisions we make aren’t always those that will bring happiness into our lives.
In loving memory of a dear dad, grandad and great grandad Frankie Kelly, late of 15
In loving memory of a dear father, Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel who sadly passed away on the 8th maybe our that
“Will those who think of our dad today, a little prayer to law families.
Society implies that we must gain certain things in life to be successful and can make us feel that without reaching these goals, we won’t be happy. These expectations in what we should do in our lives are what can create disharmony within our minds. The good news is, there is a way to disentangle ourselves from this, which will help create more happiness. When we are unhappy, it’s mainly because something in our life does not live up to our expectations surrounding it. This could be our expectations of our partner’s behaviour toward us, the amount of recognition we deserve at work, how people treat us and so forth. The theme to all these scenarios is based on external factors that are outside of our control. What we do have control over is how we perceive and react to people and situations.
“If we could visit heaven, on this our saddest day, maybe for a moment our pain would go away, we would put our arms around you dad and whisper words so true, that living without you is so very hard to do.
Sadly missed by your daughter AnnMarie, son in law Raymie, their sons Ian and Jason and their families.
Loved and missed by your daughter Imelda, son inlaw George and grandson Stephen x.
Just because you can’t see this energy, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can see the results, allowing you to feel better physically, emotionally calmer and have a clearer mind.
You can book a session with a Pranic Healer, or you can even take the courses and learn this system yourself. There are also free meditation groups that are run locally and seminars to give you a better understanding on how energy works and how it can influence your health, your relationships, and all aspects of your life.
One of the best ways to bring about positive change in our lives is to allocate twenty minutes a day to practise the meditation on Twin Hearts This Meditation has been scientifically proven to calm your emotions and enhance your positive thinking. When done regularly, you will very quickly notice the positive change in your outlook, your mood and even the behaviour of the people around you.
Once armed with these techniques, you will find that you begin to reprogram yourself which will lead to more peace of mind and happiness. This will result in positive outcomes in your life, including improved health on all levels.
Find out more about the Pranic Healing courses local to you by going to the following website https://www.pranichealing.ie/ or contact any of the Pranic Healers listed below.
https://mckscharity.ie/
In loving memory of a dear father, Frankie Kelly late of 15 Pearse Park, Clonmel who sadly passed away on the 8th July, 2021
Upcoming Twin Hearts Meditation in your Area, Come along at the designated time, no need to book, Donations Welcome which go to local charities.
“Will those who think of our dad today, a little prayer to Jesus please say.”
Energy places a significant role in how we perceive the world around us. We are all individuals who have unique personalities and experiences that influence how we think, how we feel, and ultimately who we are. If we have negative experiences with people, we will tend to see things differently than someone who is always loved and appreciated. So, when different people encounter the same situations, each will have a unique and different perspective.
Missed dearly by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Jane, grandkids Emma and Michael and great grandkid. Mass offered.
A bad experience often results in a negative viewpoint. Drilling down deeper, this is an energy particle that sits within your energy system. As we get older, these accumulate, and a person may find it difficult to see things positively in life.
The good news is, there are ways to rid ourselves of these energy particles which will allow us to see things for what they truly are and live a more positive and fulfilling life. Pranic Healing is a system that brings all these techniques to people in easy, simple, and practical applications to cleanse our systems from unhelpful energies.
Anniversary Mass for Frankie will take place at 1pm Mass on Saturday July 9 in St. Peter and Paul’s Church.
Mass will also be offered up for brother, uncle, and gran-uncle Frankie Dwan late of 20 William Street, Clonmel who passed away on January 2nd, 2022 in England. Frankie’s ashes will be presented at the Mass and afterwards laid to his final rest place alongside his late Mam and Dad, James and Anne Dwan and his brother Mossie.
Sadly missed and loved always by his brother John and sisters Joan and Ann and extended families.
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Nenagh through a glance
By Rob Downs
TIPPERARY ROSE VISITS NENAGH
Tipperary Rose, Tara Brady, visited Nenagh on Tuesday 18th June and spent an enjoyable day calling to various locations and meeting people. Her visit was arranged and co-ordinated by Victoria Lee from Nenagh Tourist Office.
Tara, who hails from Ballina, was chosen as the Tipperary Rose at a ceremony in the Anner Hotel, Thurles and will go on to represent Tipperary in the Rose of Tralee competition in August.
Daughter of Anne and Enda Brady, Tara attended Primary School in Ballina N.S and Secondary School at St. Anne’s Community College in Killaloe. She is one of a family of two, her brother Jack is a teacher in Terenure College. Tara has a major interest in Irish history, culture, heritage, music and
dancing.
Tara is part of a lively all-girl trad band, Cailíní Lua. They performed live on the Ray D’Arcy Show on RTE Radio on 21st June. Tara, a student of the Flynn O’ Kane Academy of Dance, Nenagh, danced this year at the World Irish Dance Championship in Glasgow. Tara visited Nenagh Tourist Office where Information Officer/Tour Guide Victoria Lee gave her a tour, telling the story of Nenagh and its people as portrayed through the various exhibits and images displayed on the walls. Following lunch in Cinnamon Alley, Tara went on to visit the North Tipperary Genealogy & Heritage Centre at the Governor’s House. She was shown around by Nora, Ger, Libby and Amanda seeing the
shop, the schoolroom, the forge, the kitchen and hearing the many different stories including that of the Cormack Brothers and the executions at the Gatehouse. From there it was on to meet with Kevin Whelan at Nenagh Castle, the 13th Century keep which was the seat of the Butlers of Ormond. At Nenagh Arts Centre Tara met with artist Jacinta Glasgow and was blown away by her exhibition ’Inner Stillness –Achieving Balance’ which is on display until 30th June. Tara also enjoyed the ‘Irish Tea Party’ exhibition by students of Tipperary ETB in Nenagh Arts Centre - this will continue for June and July. She met with the new Artistic Director of Nenagh Arts Centre, Fionnuala McKenna.
It was then on to a walk around Nenagh accompanied by Rosemary Joyce, District Administrator, where Tara visited a number of shops and received a warm welcome. Following refreshments in Andy’s Gastropub and B&B, Tara went on to launch the Press Photographers Ireland exhibition at the Civic Offices, Nenagh where winner of the prestigious title of AIB Press Photographer of the Year, Alan Betson of the Irish Times, gave a presentation on his work. This exhibition can be seen at the Civic Offices up to 27th June. Tara was delighted with her visit to Nenagh and said ‘Nenagh is a fabulous place to work and live. Not only that but is a hub of culture, heritage and rich history. I had the most fabulous
day touring Nenagh and I would like to encourage visitors from North Tipperary and
further afield to come and visit the Nenagh Historic & Cultural Quarter and beyond”.
Multi award winning Mr Mister Menswear celebrating 25 years in business
For over 25 years, Mr Mister Menswear has been providing quality boys’ and men’s clothing to the Irish community, first in County Cork and now in County Tipperary. The company’s extensive product range encompasses everything from casual wear like hoodies and polo shirts to formal wear like waistcoats and ties, all of which are of the highest quality. However, the company specialises in formal wear, making it the perfect place to go if you have a wedding, communion, confirmation, or funeral to attend.
In 1999, Mr Mister Menswear was established in Mitchelstown, County Cork, by Business Owner Valentine O’Gorman. While working at a similar retail business, he identified the opportunity to branch out on his own and fill a gap in the market for menswear, boys’ clothes, and footwear. Full of enthusiasm and belief, Valentine approached several banks seeking a startup loan, only to be refused. However, determined not to be disheartened, he went to his local Credit Union, who gladly provided him with the funds he needed to begin his journey in business ownership.
Standing at the helm of a newly formed
business, Valentine’s first member of staff was his mother, Margaret, who proudly refused to take a wage in the early days of the company. Sadly, she retired in 2018 due to illness but continues to take an active interest in the business to this day. Valentine is incredibly grateful to have had his mother’s help over the years. He shares, “One incredibly busy debs/ graduation season, my mother brought to work her reliant Singer sewing machine. She set it up in the tightest of spaces and got to work on the many alterations, so each young man could look and feel his best. Much to their delight, she accommodated the lastminute dash that some of us males are famous for!”
After 13 years of success in Mitchelstown, Mr Mister Menswear opened another store in Cahir, County Tipperary, marking the start of the company’s expansion. Later, it relocated to a larger, newly built facility in the area. This state-of-the-art premises is spacious and brightly lit, equipped with its own car park, internal elevator, air conditioning, specialised wedding area for private appointments, and many other features that play a role in
enhancing the customer experience.
In 2014, Mr Mister Menswear was able to expand further, this time opening a store in Cashel, County Tipperary. The company renovated a beautiful historic building in the area, transforming it into a unique three floor store with oldworld style décor whilst staying true to its history.
Sadly, in 2019, Mr Mister Menswear’s original Mitchelstown location closed down due to the maturing of the company’s lease. However, those keen to find some top-quality menswear can visit the stores in Cahir and Cashel.
Today, Mr Mister Menswear is widely known for its vast selection of quality, stylish, and fashionable garments, available in an inclusive range of sizes between XS and 8XL. The company prides itself on its commitment to offering its customers plenty of options. Whether they are seeking something casual, formal, classic, or a bit different, they are bound to find a garment they love either in store or online. With every season, new stock is introduced to its product line, enabling it to keep up with and embrace the current fashion trends.
One of the most popular categories
of clothing at Mr Mister Menswear is the wedding section, which features one of the largest collections of wedding attire available in Ireland.
“We love meeting couples, helping them choose their outfits, and making sure that they are ideally suited and perfectly fitted,” Valentine comments.
“They trust us to give them choices, sometimes mainstream but often something different, to create an outfit that’s unique for the groom and his wedding party. We absolutely thrive with the pleasure of dressing and colour coordinating a wedding party who have entrusted us with the task of getting their wedding group exactly right for their important day.”
Across all its categories of clothing, Mr Mister Menswear demonstrates unparalleled attention to detail, going the extra mile to ensure that each customer is completely cared for. The company is passionate about what it does and aims to provide customers with the highest level of service and quality. To achieve this, the team spend time making sure that every single customer leaves satisfied with the fit and style of their purchases. Furthermore, understanding the
importance of individuality, they do not force people to wear certain types of clothing based on their appearance. Instead, they show the customer their options and let them decide.
Now, as Mr Mister Menswear celebrates its 25th anniversary, Valentine reflects on some of the positive highlights that he has experienced as owner of the business since 1999. “We are grateful to have been blessed with so many wonderful loyal customers and, of course, our truly wonderful, dedicated, hard-working team of staff,” he explains. “Together we’ve celebrated births, christenings, holy communions, confirmations, weddings, graduations, and debs, and we’ve supported some through untimely losses and funerals. We feel so privileged in many ways to be able to call our customers our friends and to thank them for their support as, without it, we simply wouldn’t be here.”
Just as Mr Mister Menswear appreciates its customers, it is clear that they also appreciate the company’s high-quality products and outstanding customer service. On Google, its stores in Cahir and Cashel have 4.9- and 4.8star ratings respectively. The company has also received a multitude of positive
feedback over the years. For example, one customer shares, “We got all our wedding suits from Val and his team in their store in Cahir. They were great to deal with and very helpful. Val and his team took care of everything from fittings to alterations, which really took the stress out of it along with the great advice they offered. Their professional but easy-going approach really made this an enjoyable experience.”
In light of this glowing praise, it is truly no surprise that Mr Mister Menswear has been named Best for Men’s Formalwear in the Irish Enterprise Awards 2024. The company is grateful for the recognition it has received in this prestigious awards programme and believes that it owes its success to its valued customers.
Following shortly after Mr Mister Menwear was delighted to be informed of Winning in the 2024 International Wedding Awards.
Valentine adds, “We are tremendously grateful to our valued customers for choosing us. Their trust fuels our commitment to excellence. We appreciate them being part of the journey and look forward to meeting and making many more happy clients.”
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Recollections from 1988 with Joe Kenny
Cllr Ned Meagher, chairman school sub-committee, presenting cup to B. O’Meara, Mullinahone, captain U14 football South Tipp champions
Local men having a chat outside Tony Newport’s Newsagency shop in Fethard (June 1988) are L to R: Tony Newport, Tom Barrett, Eddie Dineen, Paddy Dahill, Joe O’Dwyer and Jack Ryan.
Dr. Willie Nolan (right) answering some questions at the opening night of Kickham Country Weekend in Mullinahone on August 12, 1988.
The Lee Valley String Band from Cork playing for the first time in Abymill Theatre, on June 11, 1988. L to R: Matt Cranitch (fiddle), Mick Daly (banjo) Chris Twomey (autoharp), Mick O’Brien (guitar) and Pete Brennan (bass). The band played regularly in Fethard over the following years.
Pictured on the opening night of Kickham Country Weekend in Mullinahone on August 12, 1998, are L to R: Teresa Nolan, Eamonn Kelly (National Museum) and Sr. Agnes Cleary.
Photographed at the Killusty Pony Show, in July 1988, are L to R: Kevin Holohan, Jackie Burke and Bill Holohan
Recollections from 1988 with Joe Kenny
Committee members of Killenaule and Moyglass Macra making a presentationof a cheque for £233, the proceeds of their recent play, to Kathleen Cormack, Killenaule, in aid of her ‘Holy Land Walk’ for the Irish Wheelchair Association. L to R: Catherine Boland (assistant secretary), Aine Ryan (secretary), T.J. Maher (chairman), Kathleen Cormack, Marie Meaney (public relations officer), and Mairead O’Connell (treasurer).
Members of the FCA waiting to be collected for training in Clonmel in April 1988 are L to R: Nial Connolly, Joe Keane, John O’Riordan, James Kearney, Billy O’Connell, Joe Looby and Michael Morrissey.
County Council officials photographed during the Clonmel Civil Defence Emergency Practice Response held in the Laffansbridge area in March 1988
Nellie Meaney, owner of The Ramble Inn, St. Johnstown, photographed outside her very popular pub in April 1988. The pub has now been closed for many years.
Mr Dick Spring, leader of the Labour Party, pictured with two local supporters on his visit to Killenaule in February 1998.
Tipperary hurling supporters from Mullinahone photographed among the large crowd that turned up for the community presentation to hurler John Leahy on the occasion of his birthday, celebrated in the open air on September 16, 1988.
Thurles Parish News
Sports Ability Day
The day will be held on Friday August 9th in the Presentation Sports Complex from 12.301.30pm. This event will showcase a range of inclusive sporting opportunities for people with disabilities. There will also be a number of organisations in attendance on the day to provide information on their services. Event is free but booking is essential on www.tipperarysports.ie
Recently Deceased
Prayed for at all Masses in Thurles
parish at the weekend were the following who have died: Catherine (Kitty) Long, née Boilson, Mullauns House, Mill Road. May she rest in peace.
Date for your Diary
Celtic Brothers starring The Willoughby’s in Concert in the Cathedral – Friday, September 27th, 2024. All proceeds to the Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets now on sale in Thurles Parish Centre, Bookworm and Holycross Abbey Shop.
Munster Fleadh
to be held in Thurles
Comhairle na Mumhan CCÉ are delighted to hold Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2024 in Thurles from 14th -20th July 2024 where it will be hosted by Tipperary County Board CCÉ. Please note the 11.0 a.m. Mass on Sunday July 14th will be celebrated by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly marking the Munster Fleadh in Thurles.The town of Thurles is steeped in traditional music and previously hosted the Munster
Eye onThurles
By the Cathedral Townie
Thurles’ great welcome for Bishop Martin Hayes
Pope Francis appointed him as Bishop of Kilmore on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul in June 2020.
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BY NOEL DUNDON
This was Bishop Martin’s first official visit back to Thurles since his appointment to the Kilmore diocese four years ago by Pope Francis. And, the congregations at the 7:00pm Mass in the Cathedral of the Assumption on Saturday evening and at the 10:00am Mass in St Joseph and St Brigid’s, Bóthar na Naomh on Sunday morning were thrilled to see him and attended celebrations after both Masses of Thanksgiving to welcome him ‘home’ and have a chat.
Fleadh in 1979 and 1968 along with hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on a number of occasions.
The Organising Committee requires your help: If anyone from the locality could give a few hours for general stewarding please contact 087-6670770 or visit tipperary@comhaltas.net to complete a volunteer application form. All help is greatly appreciated.
As part of the welcome, Bishop Martin was presented with a beautiful painting of Our Lady Star of the Sea by Thurles parish – this painting, created so beautifully by local man David McElgunn is a copy of the stained-glass window adjacent to Our Lady’s Altar in the Cathedral of the Assumption and was admired by many people having been presented to Bishop Martin.
In September 2002, Father Martin was appointed as curate to Thurles parish with responsibility for Saints Joseph & Brigid Church,
Bóthar na Naomh. He continued his facilitation of marriage preparation courses with Accord Thurles, served on the Accord National Executive Council and provided supervisory support for Accord personnel in the SouthEast Region. He became an active member of the ‘Cashel & Emly Ongoing Formation and Education of Priests Committee’ from its inception in 2003. Having studied for the priesthood in St patrick’s College, Thurles, Father Martin continued to walk the famous corridors as a parttime lecturer in Introduction to Philosophy on the newly established Bachelor of Arts in Education, Business Studies & Religious Studies course for secondary school student teachers which was delivered in Saints Patrick’s College, Thurles. He also engaged with the two-year Ecology & Theology programme provided by the Columban Fathers, in Dalgan Park, Navan, Co Meath, on an audit basis.
In July 2007, Father Martin was appointed Administrator of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles. Working in collaboration with a group of lay people, he encouraged the celebration of
relationships with the established voluntary organisations in Thurles, promoting the ongoing development of pastoral outreach and faith development groups which culminated in the formation of a Parish Pastoral Council in 2017. During Father Martin’s term as Administrator, Saints Joseph & Brigid’s Church, Bothar na Naomh was renovated, a Pastoral Centre (Lámh Chunta) was constructed and the cathedral presbytery was refurbished. Father Martin was elected a member of the Cashel and Emly Council of Priests, having previously served as its recording secretary and was appointed as a member of the diocesan committee for safeguarding children.
In August 2017 Father Martin was appointed to the full-time position of Director of Pastoral Planning & Development in the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly and he took up residence at the Parochial House, Knockanrawley, Tipperary Town.
In conjunction with the Diocesan Pastoral Council, he co-ordinated the diocesan-wide ‘Listening Process’ with 46 parishes over 2017-18, alongside a ‘Listening to Priests’, commissioned by the Archdiocese. He is now undergoing a similar process in Kilmore where the involvement of lay ministry is very much encouraged.
Pope Francis appointed him as Bishop of Kilmore on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul in June 2020. He was ordained bishop in the Cathedral of SS. Patrick and Felim in Cavan on Sunday 20 September 2020 at 3:00p.m. by Archbishop Eamonn Martin of Armagh and the
Primate of All-Ireland, assisted by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, and Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA of Cashel and Emly as coconsecrators.
Bishop Martin really enjoyed his return to Thurles parish where he was educated in second level in Thurles CBS Secondary School – just next door to his native Two-Mile-Borris and together with his family members, he was welcomed with open arms. He also had the distinction of being on the steps of the Cathedral of the Assumption to, in keeping with tradition, welcome home the victorious All-Ireland Tipperary minor hurling team, alongside Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. To have the Archbishop present is very special, but to have a second Bishop present really enhanced the celebrations in the yard of the Cathedral.
Bishop Martin made an enormous contribution to pastoral life in Thurles during his years in the parish and he was overwhelmed by the welcome back at the weekend. It was, he said, an occasion that would stay with him for many years and he thanked Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Rev Fr James Purcell PP, Rev Frs Joe Walsh and Vincent Stapleton, the Parish Pastoral Team and all involved in organising the celebrations, as well as the many people in Thurles who continue to offer support and prayers for him on a daily basis. Bishop Martin admitted to having settled in well in Kilmore, is enjoying the work, but added that he still has not claimed a Cavan accent despite the long distance from home in mid Tipperary.
There was
mighty welcome for former Thurles curate and ADM, Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore, at the weekend when the town motto of ‘fleadh agus failte’ was alive, well and living its meaning.
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PLANNING APPLICATION EXPECTED IN COMING MONTHS
Roadstone to seek planning for anaerobic digester
Project could generate much needed local income
Roadstone is to seek planning permission for a large-scale anaerobic digestion plant at its Killough facility, just outside Thurles town.
BY NOEL DUNDON
Killough quarry is very known locally and was originally part of the O’Meara landholding at Killough which included iconic Killough Castle. The castle and extensive lands were recently purchased by Coolmore thereby breaking the longterm ownership of the O’Meara family of the property. At a recent public information session held at the Horse and Jockey hotel, Roadstone revealed that they will be
seeking planning permission on a 7.1-hectare site within the existing footprint of the quarry. The estimated biomethane gas production from the plant is in the region of 12,170,000m cubed with 8,880,000 m cubed for net use. The finished biofuel will be used to power the plant and machinery at Killough and at other Roadstone centres around the country also. While no decisions have been made on the material to be used to power the plant, grass silage, maize silage, cattle slurry, chicken manure and high
energy biodegradable materials are all under consideration. This could well generate much needed local income with farmers potentially having alternative means to generate income.
A planning application is expected to be submitted to the planning office in Tipperary County Council in the coming months. Currently the government has designs on having up to 200 anaerobic digesters in place by 2030 as part of the National Biomethane Strategy.
Tipp ETB and Mary Immaculate sign forge new links
Understanding in place for four years
Mary Immaculate College, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles and Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to recognise existing cooperation between the two institutions to help cement plans for further collaboration in the Further and Higher Education sector.
BY NOEL DUNDON
The understanding, which will be in place for four years, recognises the common purpose of both MIC and Tipperary ETB as key providers of education and training in Tipperary and underlines a commitment to working together to facilitate key projects to enable student pathways and professional learning, where a shared sense of common purpose exists.
The undertakings in the Memorandum include, as a primary focus, collaboration between MIC and Tipperary ETB on the operation of the BA in Education, Home Economics and Business Studies programme, which was launched in September 2023. This programme has proven to be incredibly popular with prospective students and its introduction last year was praised by Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, for helping tackle a teacher supply issue in the discipline.
Additionally, the Memorandum sets out commitments to collaborate on areas of mutual interest, including enhanced progression opportunities to Higher Education courses from Further Education and Training provision; the development and operation of shared facilities in Thurles; opportunities for collaboration on academic provision in the region; and
enhanced promotion of Tipperary ETB and MIC courses to ETB post-primary education schools.
According to Professor Eugene Wall, President of MIC: “The signing of this Memorandum of
Understanding strengthens the cooperation between MIC and Tipperary ETB and endorses our commitment to enhancing the provision of education and training opportunities.”
Chairperson of Tipperary ETB, Cllr Mary Hanna Hourigan, said: “Tipperary ETB and MIC are key providers of education and training. The collaborative process strengthened by this
Memorandum of Understanding will facilitate more key projects to enable student pathways and professional learning opportunities for Tipperary ETB staff.”
Pictured are the quarry at Killough; a typical anaerobic digester; and the iconic Killough
Quarry which was purchased recently with an extensive tract of land by Coolmore.
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Sculptures of women are the newest additions to Tipperary Town
There was great excitement along Davis Street in Tipperary Town on Tuesday June 25th as the sculptures of two ladies arrived from the home of Will Fogarty, Fear na Coillte Chainsaw sculptures, Hospital, Co. Limerick. A project of the Heritage Subgroup of the Revitalisation Task Force, the plan has been ‘in the pot’ for the past year. On Tuesday the plan came to fruition with the delivery of these incredible wood sculptures to Tipperary Town. The project celebrates prominent local women and was led by the Heritage Subgroup with funding provided by Tipperary Heritage Office under Creative Ireland
Tipperary. The first sculpture (as you walk up Davis Street from the Post Office) depicts Aleen Cust who was born in Cordangan in 1868 and was the first female veterinary surgeon in Ireland and Britain, while the second recognises Cumann an mBan and their contribution to Irish Independence. The sculptures have been put in place in alongside Tipperary Post Office on the way in to James Street Car Park with permission from An Post. Thanks to the committee for their work on this project, Sylvia Greene (Project Lead), Martin Quinn, Mary-Margaret Ryan, Katherina Ryan, Jacqui Kinahan Finnan,
Cllr. Annemarie Ryan and Mary Alice O’Connor (Chair) and to Michael Begley (Task Force) for supporting the group. It is wonderful to see them in place and they were just in place when people were stopping to have photographs taken with them. There is still some work to be done including plaques (information on the ladies) to be erected and some planting of the area by Tipperary Tidy Towns. Well done to master craftsman, Will Fogarty, and thanks also to Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District who provided a JCB to enable the sculptures to be put in place. Welcome to Tipperary Town ladies!
with Martin Quinn
The Cumann na mBan figure is settled into place by Will Fogarty
The Aleen Cust figure is guided into place by sculptor Will Fogarty
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The late Paul Hanley remembered as a professional and dedicated soldier and comrade
Both within the family circle and outside of it, there was a real sense of shock and sadness at the death of Paul Hanley, which occurred at Tallaght Hospital on Tuesday June 4th. From Clarke Terrace, The Curragh Camp, The Curragh, Kildare, Paul was a native of Ballydavid, Bansha, Co. Tipperary. Born on June 22nd, 1958, to Richard (Dick) and Maureen (née Quinn), Paul was the youngest of a family of 7. One of his childhood friends remembers them fishing together in the local stream, hunting the fields with their dogs, playing football and hurling, and sitting on Nellie Burke’s wall in the moonlight listening to Radio Luxembourg on their transistor radios. Paul attended Bansha National School and later Tipperary Town Vocational School, which later became St. Ailbe’s School. Former school Principal, Pat Moroney, remembers Paul as a talented pupil in classes and on the playing field. His skills on the playing field in his own parish led to him winning West & County Senior Football titles with the Galtee Rovers/St. Pecaun’s GAA Club in 1976, a success that my late father (Larry Quinn) and Paul’s
uncle was very proud of, as my father had achieved the same in 1950. One of Paul’s team mates remembers his ‘sweet left foot’ on the playing fields of Tipperary as a mark of his footballing skills. After leaving school Paul joined the Irish Defence Forces in Limerick and subsequently he was put in the back of a truck and ended up at the Curragh Camp. It was the beginning of a career at the Curragh which saw him give outstanding service within the country and on peacekeeping missions overseas. Paul was very happy to be at the Curragh as his sister Mary was living there having married fellow Army comrade, Tom McLoughlin, and more importantly it was there that he met the love of his life Josie (Kelly) while babysitting at the house next door. Paul was very passionate about being in the army and would talk about it at every opportunity. He was also very proud to follow in his brother’s footsteps and of his two sons following him and also joining the Defence Forces, and of the fact that he had the opportunity to serve with his son on an overseas mission. You just have to read through the condolence book on rip.ie to see
the esteem in which Paul was held in the Defence Forces; “A leader of men, who was held in high regard by all who worked with him at every rank”, “I served with Paul O/Seas, a great Comrade, very helpful always”, “I was fortunate to work alongside him in Lebanon over 20 years ago, a fantastic guy whom I learned a lot from”, “A fine man and soldier in every respect”, “A gentleman and a very fine soldier, he was a great sportsman and was so popular among his Defence Forces colleagues”, “I got to know Paul very well during the 107th Bn in Lebanon, an absolutely professional and dedicated soldier, who led by example”. In sport Paul was also a great leader and a great team mate. He was described as a great all rounder, who was proficient at hurling, football, soccer, volleyball and golf and was prominent in a number of clubs and organisations including Suncroft FC, Kildare and District Football League, Athy Golf Club, GOMS Golf Society and the Short Grass Golf Society, who have all paid glowing tributes to him on his passing. Paul had a great interest in history and took a keen interest in a research project on the seven men of the Rathbride
Column who were executed on 19 December 1922. When Paul found out that one of the men was from Bansha, he contacted me to assist him in gathering information. Paul loved his native place and Bansha and Tipperary were always foremost amongst his thoughts. Above all else however Paul was a devoted family man to his loving wife and best friend Josie, his three children, Declan, Ian and Michelle, and all of his grandchildren whom he truly adored. Their loss is immense and hard to take in for them, and for all who knew him. His illness was relatively short and though serious in nature, the very sad outcome was both sudden and unexpected. The Staff at Tallaght hospital deserve our thanks and appreciation for the care that they gave to Paul during his illness. When Paul retired from the Defence Forces he held the rank of Company Sgt, The Curragh Camp. He was given military honours on his journey to St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for his Funeral Mass on Friday June 7th, with a Piper from the Defence Forces at the head of the cortege. Rev. Fr. John McDonald PP, received the remains into St. Brigid’s Church. With military precision his coffin draped in the National Flag was taken to the Church and later on removal for the burial at St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge, where his wife Josie was presented
with the National Flag. The tribute from his military colleagues was an indication of the great esteem in which he was held. A tribute to Paul’s memory was delivered at the conclusion of Mass by his nephew Thomas McLoughlin. Paul was predeceased by his parents, brothers Michael (Cork), Larry (Dublin) and sisters Mary (The Curragh) and Nancy (Galbally). He is survived by his wife Josephine, daughter Michelle, sons Declan and Ian, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law
Cassandra, Ian’s partner Shauna, grandchildren Caolán, Seán, Alex, Carly, Emily and Bonnie, brothers Noel (Bansha) and Martin (Limerick), parents in law Jock and May, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Months Mind for Paul on Saturday July 6th at 7:00pm at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh. Written by Martin Quinn (first cousin).
The late Paul Hanley (right) with his sons Ian (centre) and Declan (left) at the Curragh Camp.
The late Paul Hanley, Retd Company Sgt, The Curragh Camp
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The C Word
BY BIG JOHN
Whether in polite company or on the playing field, nobody wants to be called the C word. I am of course referring to that most unfortunate of sporting labels known as the “choker. Now, as the great Con Houlihan used to say, “read on”
Two weeks ago when the Derry v Mayo All-Ireland Football preliminary quarter final went to a penalty shootout, I think most people watching the game felt they knew what the outcome would be before a penalty kick was even taken.
No doubt in the pubs around the country last Saturday night, some normally rational people even began to wonder if there was after all, something to the The Mayo Curse. Legend has it that as the victorious Mayo team passed through the village of Foxford, they passed a church where a funeral was under way. The players did not get out to pay their respects and an enraged priest then uttered the fateful words: “For as long as you all live, Mayo won’t win another All-Ireland.” But while the story might provide some sort of excuse or even solace for Mayo fans as to why they continue to lose important games, the reality is that the Mayo Curse does not exist. Church records show there was no funeral in Foxford on the day the victorious 1951 Mayo team passed through. The reason for Mayo’s continued failure to get over the line is psychological. As the pressure in a match rises, so can a team’s anxiety. Their failure to manage this anxiety and cope with the demands at crucial moments in the game leads to them
missing shots or making decisions they normally wouldn’t make. This is classic choking.
While Mayo have become the butt of many bad jokes and have inspired countless memes and gifs, perhaps the biggest chokers on the island of Ireland is the Irish Rugby Team. Considered to be one of the top nations in World Rugby and indeed often ranked at No 1 in the World Rankings, Ireland have yet to win a knock-game in World Cup tournaments. In the 10 World Cups that have taken place since the inaugural tournament in 1987, Ireland failed to get out of pool stage in 2007 and have exited at the quarter-final stage on the other nine occasions.
Of course the Mayo footballers and the Irish Rugby team are not alone in choking when the heat is turned up. Sport is littered with such failures.
In the semi-final of the 1999 Cricket World Cup, South Africa needed just one run from four balls to beat Australia and reach the final. Facing the bowler was Lance Klusener. At the other end was Allan Donald. All Allan Donald had to do was run. On the third ball of the over, Klusener hit the ball and started to run. But his teammate Donald was frozen to the spot. On what should have been the greatest night in South Africa cricket history, Donald’s legs wouldn’t move. He choked and Australia were in the final.
Donald’s choke has followed South Africa cricket team around like the rats of Hamelin ever since. Although consistently one of the leading cricket nations over the last 50 years, South Africa have failed to deliver in Cricket World Cups.
Up until last weekend they had reached eight semifinals – and lost every single one. Last Thursday they eventually overcame their semi-final curse but somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the T20 World Cup Final on Saturday afternoon.
Maybe because it is more easily measured, the world of golf seems to produce more chokes than any other sport. Greg Norman famously surrendered a six shot lead in the final round of the 1996 US Masters to lose to Nick Faldo by five shots. Three years later, Jean Van De Velde had a complete meltdown on the last hole of the Open Championship. Needing just a double bogey 6 to win, the Frenchman hit his ball into the rough, the water and then the bunker before eventually signing for a 7. The great Arnold Palmer surrendered a seven shot lead with nine holes to play in the 1966 US Open Golf Championship. Just two weeks ago, Rory McIlroy also threw away the US Open when he choked over the last 5 holes. It seemed the chance of winning his first major championship in 10 years proved too much and with the brain scrambled, poor club selection and the inability to sink two three-foot putts saw the Hollywood golfer hand the championship to Bryson De Champbeau.
We often remember some sporting heroes as much for their failures as their successes. Who can forget the late Jana Novotná crying on the Duchess of Kent’s shoulder after losing her nerve in the 1993 Wimbledon final and handing the match to Steffi Graf. Older readers might remember Don Fox, who
outcome of certain games a self fulfilling prophecy. Sitting along side stereotype threat is another phenomenon called “extreme motivation.” Psychologists have long speculated that there is a sweet spot in terms of performance and motivation. Too little motivation and athletes don’t care enough to perform well. Too much and they find it hard to execute their skills.
Rory McIlroy probably fits into both the above categories of stereotype threat and extreme motivation.
Nobody can doubt Rory’s motivation to win another major championship but yet he is has failed to get the job done in his last 40 majors. In addition, there is a perception, real or otherwise, that he is a poor putter. So when faced with two three foot putts to finally win another major, the memory of past failures together with the perception that he is a poor putter came back to bite him on
with the last kick of the game missed a tap over conversion from straight in front of the posts in the 1968 Challenge Cup Final which would have given his side Wakefield, a win over Leeds. If you haven’t seen it, look it up on YouTube. It really is an extraordinary miss. Then you have the English football team in penalty shoot-outs. The list of sporting chokes is endless so we have to ask the question why do teams or athletes choke under pressure?
There are a number of reasons for choking and one of those reasons is called “Stereotype threat”. Stereotype threat is the idea that people underperform across a broad range of evaluative domains when reminded that they belong to a group associated with weakness in that domain. For example, in a study on stereotype threat, prior to sitting a mathematics test, some school children in North Carolina were told that black students performed more poorly at maths than white students. Participants who had report their race before taking the test performed worse than participants who reported their race after completing the test. When experiment was repeated at Princeton University, the results were the same. Being aware of the stereotype seemed to affect whether participants would adhere to it or not.
Stereotype threat also applies to sport. The Mayo footballers, Ireland Rugby teams and South African cricketers lug past failures around like oversized baggage and the excessive worry that, like the teams that have gone before them they too will be perceived as chokers, affects their performance, making the
the backside and he was unable to perform, what for a player of his ability, were the simplest of tasks. Is Rory just trying too hard to win rather than allowing himself to go with his natural flow?
For me the answer is yes. The only person getting in Rory McIlroy’s way is Rory McIlroy.
Interestingly, studies show that if is the stereotype is looked at as a challenge rather than a threat then the results significantly improve.
In the study referred to above, when black students were challenged to break the stereotype rather than just reminded of it, then their results in the maths test were on a par or better than those of the white students.
Tiger Woods and Annika Sörenstam, the greatest male and female golfers the world has seen in the last 30 years, were known for keeping their nerve when the need was greatest. Both admit to being subscribers to the “challenge” theory.
Even when they hit a bad shot, they had the ability to immediately forget about it and looked on the next shot as a challenge. Once they accepted that challenge, they stuck to the same routine every time. Sörenstam, has often stated that in her mind she has never hit a bad shot because she only remembers the good shots. Annika has also stressed the importance of sticking to a routine. Whether it was a iron to the first green on a Thursday or an approach shot to the final hole in a major, her routine was to take 24 seconds from the time she pulled over the velcro on her glove to the time she hit the ball.
So there you have it, according to the experts, to increase your chances of success, all you have to do is forget about what went on in the past, embrace the challenge ahead of you and stick to your routine. If you do all that, then people are less likely to call you the C word!
Lions Club welcomes International students
We were delighted to host this wonderful group of International Students in our town today as part of the Discover Ireland Youth Camp Visit. Lions Club Ireland invite young people aged 16 - 20 years to participate in this programme every summer. The programme consists of 10 nights in Waterford and 4 in Dublin both in student accommodation. While in Waterford Carrick on Suir invite them to join us for a day and help with some environmental projects. Today this group worked so hard weeding and painting the Grotto in the Friary grounds, cleaning weeding and litter picking the Bog field and painting stones on the Blueway. They finished with a lovely meal and evening at The
Comeragh and will certainly sleep well tonight. It’s a great opportunity to meet other young people from around the world, to get to know them to work together, to practice speaking English, to serve others, to experience different cultures and foods.
A huge shout out to our Lion members, Brian. Shirley, Catrine, Rosaleen, Stephanie, John Dowling, and of course Eoin O’ Neill, Chairperson Youth Camps and Exchange Lions Ireland -District133. It was great to see Hannah Bracken, last years Young Ambassador join us today also. You all did amazing work today and thank you! Some photos of the students hard at work.
Carrick Swan
Carrick Swan club would like to congratulate Stefan Tobin & the Tipperary Minor hurlers on a magnificent victory over Kilkenny on Saturday in Nowlan Park in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final. Well done, Stefan. You should be very proud of your achievements this year in Blue & Gold. Adult Hurling, Football, & Camogie
On Saturday next, July 6th, Carrick Swan take on Mullinahone in the South Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final. The game takes place at 7pm in Monroe GAA pitch. Best of luck, lads. Our Junior ‘A’ hurlers take to the
Carrick Town in around the
field on Sunday next against Killenaule, in Mullinahone, at 7pm. Best of luck, lads.
Our Junior ‘B’ hurlers received a walkover in our Championship opener vs Kilsheelan-Kilcash on Sunday. Our next Junior B game is against Skeheenarinky on Sunday July 14th in Cahir. Well done to our u19 ‘A’ footballers who beat Cahir on Wednesday last in the Championship opener. We took on Kilsheelan in Páirc na nEalaí, on Tuesday night. See Facebook for the result. Next Wednesday (July 10th), we take on Fethard in Cloneen at 7.45pm in our final group game.
Juvenile Scene
The u17 hurling fixture between Ballingarry and Swan due to be played on Friday last, in Ballingarry, has been refixed to Monday August 12th @ 7.30pm. Our u17’s welcome Mullinahone to Páirc na nEalaí on Monday next, July 8th with the game throwing in at 8pm. Best of luck, boys. Our u15 hurlers take on Clonmel Og in Páirc na nEalaí on Thursday evening at 6.30pm. Best of luck, boys.
Our u15 footballers travelled to Wicklow on Saturday to compete in the Regional Feile Championships. We lost to Millmore Gaels
of Westmeath and Rathnew of Wicklow while beating Ballyduff Lower of Waterford. That win qualified us for the Shield semi-final where we beat Moguegeen Gaels of Cork. In the Shield final, we lost out to Kilcoole of Wicklow. Commiserations, boys. Our u13’s took on Grangemockler Ballyneale on Tuesday evening. Check out our Facebook page for that result.
Carrick Swan’s 2024 Kellogg’s Cúl Camp takes place Monday-Friday July 8th to 12th at Páirc na nEalaí. 10am to 2pm each day. Each child will receive 1 Cúl Camps Kit. The kit will be delivered before camp
starts provided the booking is made at least 10 days prior to the start of camp. The kit consists of a Backpack, a Jersey, & a 1/4 Zip Top.
For more information, and to book your child in, please visit the Kellogg’s Cúl Camp website www. kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Black & White in Blue & Gold
Well done to Emma O’ Halloran and the Tipperary Junior Camogie ladies who beat Armagh on Saturday. That results means that Tipp top their group and advance to the All-Ireland Semi-Final. Club Lotto
Carol Delany retires
is Carol Delany on her last day as libriarian in Sean
Memorial Library. Carol has been a true friend to all in the town, be it library users, artists, poets, storytellers and many more. The town will miss her greatly, but wish her all the best in the next chapter in her life.
The club lotto jackpot is a massive €12,250 this week as there was no winner of last week’s €12,000 jackpot. Last week, there were four match 3 winners who won €50 each. The numbers drawn were 14 - 18 - 25 - 27. Well done all. Condolences
Carrick Swan club would like to pass on our condolences to the Power family of Marian Avenue, and the Waters family of Ballyrichard Court, on their recent bereavements. Pic Stefan and team celebrating their hard fought victory, with young Billy Murphy getting in on the act.
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Extra Time
The Man in a Barrel at the Dingle Races
Can you imagine being asked to commentate on a game that you had never seen before?
A bit like being asked to commentate on the Indian sport of Kabaddi despite having only a superficial knowledge that the game exists. For reference, Kabaddi is the second most watched sport in India, after cricket, and that is a lot of watching public. But that was what Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was asked to do when he began his first broadcast on a Railway Cup Final in Croke Park in 1949.
In the modern era, it seems ridiculous to us to imagine a scene where a commentator would take to the airwaves to call the action on a sport he had never seen before. But Micheál was from West Kerry, and in the 1940’s, hurling had yet to make a breakthrough on the Dingle Peninsula; to be fair hurling has still to make an appearance on the Dingle Peninsula in 2024. But Micheál was an ambitious man and he trotted down from teacher training in Drumcondra to try his hand at commentary in the Irish language, for what would become Radio Eireann. He was selected for the role on the strength of his performance in what is known, in the radio world, as a voice test. He, and about a dozen aspiring Irish language commentators, were asked to do five minutes each on a third level college
game that was taking place in Croke Park. Micheál recognised one player, the UCD goalkeeper, Tadgh Hurley and gave his entire focus on him. Hurley was the son of a Dingle bank manager and Micheál was able to improvise on what was actually happening by giving detail on who Hurley was, where his people came from, and basically honing the skill that he would become synonymous with, painting voice pictures for us during breaks in play, that told us more about the people playing. He knew a lot about the Hurley’s from Dingle.
Tadgh Hurley was playing in goal for UCD that day and didn’t get on too much ball but that wasn’t how Micheál saw it. As far as he was concerned, Tadgh Hurley was everywhere, pucking every ball, taking every line ball and even taking a penalty that never happened. And had Tadgh Hurley not been playing for UCD that day, Micheál might not have been able to wax lyrical about the bank manager’s son from Dingle and we might never have heard from him again. And what a travesty that would have been.
Everyone has their favourite Micheál story. We have all heard his witty one-liners and commentary genius over recent days, but I had known of Tadgh Hurley for some years now. Because Tadgh Hurley’s brother, Bob, is my wife’s uncle. A connection to Micheál, and that
is what summed Micheál up most of all, connections. I last met him in the press box of O’Moore Park, Portlaoise in February 2016 when Commercials played Ballyboden in the All-Ireland Club Football semi-final. He was generous with his time and he filled a few minutes for me at half time with a quick interview on how the match was going. He was 86 but looked like he had just come down from a climb on Mt. Brandon; in fact he might well have. He was bright and articulate, knowledgeable and insightful, he still knew the game backwards and was fulsome in his praise of the Clonmel underdog against a more fancied Dublin team full of star players. I have been lucky to be in the Croke Park press box on All Ireland Sundays and everyone would want a word with the doyen of radio sports broadcasting. He would always be interested in who you were, where you were from and whether or not he knew someone in your local GAA club (he always did). For Micheál, it was all about making connections.
His was the greatest radio voice I have ever heard. It was mellifluous and clear, a seanchaí with a microphone, a passionate GAA man with the ability to describe on-field action that will never be bettered. His West Kerry brogue was instantly recognisable and his Irish was understandable in a way that Radio na Gaeltachta
isn’t. It was like the Irish you were tyring to learn at school. You couldn’t articulate it but when Micheál spoke it, you understood it. A rare gift.
Had Micheál not chosen sports commentary and had been appointed Head of Irish Language Output on RTE, we would be a more fluent people in our native language, of that I have no doubt.
A few weeks ago, in an article headlined ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, I wrote about the ills facing the game of hurling and how hurling was not as good, or as exciting, as it used to be. I’d like to think that Micheál would agree with me, even though he was as old as 19 before he saw his first game! And, as if to prove my point, here is a transcript of just two minutes of the second half of the 2010 All Ireland hurling final, Micheál’s last. At this point in the game, Tipp and Kilkenny are going at it hammer and tongs.
T.J, Reid has just pointed for Kilkenny’s third point in a row.
“The margin is suddenly down to four points. Anything can happen - like they said about the man in the barrel at the Dingle Races long ago. The puckout is taken by Brendan Cummins. Three eleven to one thirteen. Thats twenty to sixteen. Broken down there in favour of Tipp. Patrick Bonner Maher on the ground there. The ball breaks. A little ruck developing there. The referee looks on. A big scuffle going on in the square below.
and the Kilkenny men hunting again. It looks like Lyng, holding onto the ball now with Jackie Tyrell. Jackie Tyrell - a handpass into the centre there. Larkin running, Larkin getting it inside, away they go again. Jackie Tyrell again - over to the right hand side to Derek Lyng and its gone over the bar - THEY’RE FIGHTING, LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF HURLING!”
And right here, in this two minute passage of play, Micheál is making my point for me. This was broadcast on radio and you don’t need pictures to understand what is happening. I have put it down in print and you can hear and counterintuitively see, what is happening. The ball is going up and down the field with such ferocity that the commentator cannot pause for breath. It is a majestic and wonderfully skilful piece of commentary. It stops you in your tracks. Were you driving in a car when this was broadcast in 2010, then you would wish that the journey wouldn’t end before Micheál has uttered his final word.
If you were in a kitchen listening to these two minutes of commentary, then any noise that might have interrupted the continuous flow of Micheál would have been met with stern rebuke. For this was Micheál in his pomp, 80 years young and still the best of the best.
Two men grappling. The umpires are looking up to the heavens. The referee will surely come back. But away come Kilkenny - the ball by Jackie Tyrell - AWAYWAY down the field. Down to the left there. Blocked and kept in play - they’re trying to move it inside. Martin Comerford is there - moves it back out the field. Fanning holds it, and Fanning clears it - down the left hand side.
Picked up by Brendan Maher, 60 from his own goal, it drops 40 from the other goal. Batted out by John Tennyson, whipped out to Michael Fennelly. Fennelly, 70 from his own goal, under pressure gets it out to James Ryall, no, Michael Rice it was. Down it goes again. Pulled on by Fanning - into the centre. Picked up there by Derek Lyng. Lyng away out to the right hand side of the field. TJ Reid the captain in possession. Four Tipp men around him - they take it from him. Noel McGrath is the man that’s there, taking it with him - he’s nineteen years of age. Leaves it out there now towards Padraic Maher. Maher is hooked and the ball breaks towards Tommy Walsh, DANCING and RACING down the field. Inside the sixty-five, hits a shot from AWAYWAY out the field. Dropping inside. Cummins is there again. Under pressure he gets it out the field again. Only to the forty-five. Shane McGrath holds it. McGrath, over the shoulder, into the wind, out to lar na bpairce. Breaking there,
Radio was the perfect medium for him, a medium in which there can be no silences. He could fill the silences with whatever he chose; an Egyptian man selling papers in Time Square, Joe Rabbitte running after Pat Fox, take your pick.
Or maybe it was the story of the man in the barrel in the Dingle Races ‘long ago’.
Aw, that was the one that got away. Micheál was about to tell us about this incident ‘long ago’ but his attention was taken by the action on the field. The game was so good that that anecdote would have to wait. Wait until the next break in play and then he could continue to tell us about the man in the barrel at the Dingle Races. But the break in play never came, and the anecdote remains untold.
Micheál’s commentary that day serves two purposes, if we only take two minutes out of over 75 minutes of commentary. It serves to illustrate that the game of hurling was in a far better shape and was far more exhilarating in 2010 was it is today. And it also serves to illustrate that Micheál was the greatest there ever was, or will be. A voice that was made for radio and one that we will never hear again.
And we still don’t know what happened to the man in the barrel at the Dingle Races.
And maybe that is a good thing, as it will be the starting point of the conversation we might have, when next we meet.
Suaimhneas síora a Micheál.
Clonmel’s darting prodigies set sights on European Championships
Clonmel is buzzing with excitement as two of its brightest young darting talents, Ina Byrne and Aidan O’Hara, prepare to represent Ireland at the prestigious WDF European Cup in Riga, Latvia, on July 9th. Their upcoming journey not only underscores their individual brilliance but also highlights the burgeoning talent within Tipperary’s darting community.
At just Sixteen, Ina Byrne has already etched her name in the annals of Clonmel’s darts history. A proud member of The Quays dart team, Ina’s meteoric rise in the sport is a testament to her dedication and extraordinary skill. Her recent performance in Denmark, where she clinched both silver and bronze medals, marked a historic milestone as she became the first from Clonmel to bring home world title medals. Ina’s success on the international stage has not gone unnoticed. Her achievements have instilled a sense of pride and inspiration within the local darting league, proving that age is no barrier to excellence. With multiple national titles already under her belt, Ina’s focus is now on adding a European medal to her growing collection. Her participation in the Youth Girls category at the European Championships is eagerly anticipated, as fans and fellow players alike root for her success.
Aidan O’Hara, a stalwart of Kate Ryan’s dart team, is no stranger to the pressures and accolades of high stakes competition. As the reigning JDC European Darts Champion, Aidan has demonstrated exceptional prowess and consistency. His leadership skills will be on full display in Riga, where he will captain the Boys Republic of Ireland Youth Team.
Aidan who is also only Sixteen journey in darts began at a young age, and his ascent has been marked by numerous national titles and commendable performances on the international stage. His role as captain is a testament to his strategic acumen and the respect he commands among his peers. With the experience of previous European competitions under his belt, Aidan is poised to lead his team with distinction and aims to replicate his success from last year.
The achievements of Ina Byrne and Aidan O’Hara are not just individual triumphs but a reflection of the robust darting culture in Clonmel. Both athletes have honed their skills in the
Clonmel League, a hotbed of darting talent that continues to produce players of remarkable caliber. Their journey to the European Championships serves as an inspiration to many young aspiring players in the region.
The local community has rallied behind these young prodigies, whose success stories have fostered a renewed interest in the sport. Schools, local clubs, and dart enthusiasts are all buzzing with anticipation and pride, eager to see how their hometown heroes will fare on the European stage.
As Ina and Aidan prepare to depart for Riga, the hopes and best wishes of Clonmel go with them. Their participation in the WDF European Cup is a significant milestone, not just for them personally but for the entire community. It is a moment of pride for Tipperary’s darting scene, showcasing the potential
and excellence that exists within the local league.
The European Championships promise to be a challenging yet exciting opportunity for both players. Ina and Aidan have proven time and again that they possess the skill, determination, and composure required to succeed at the highest levels. Their performances in Riga will undoubtedly be a highlight for Irish darts, and their journey serves as a beacon of inspiration for future generations of players.
As they take to the oche in Latvia, all eyes will be on these young stars from Clonmel, who carry with them the dreams and aspirations of their community.
Here’s wishing Ina Byrne and Aidan O’Hara the very best of luck as they aim for European glory and continue to make Clonmel proud.
Report by Clonmel Stories.
Aidan O’Hara and Ina Byrne.
GREYHOUNDS
Bunny very sweet for Powers in Holland Memorial
Normal racing resumed this weekend at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium after a gala weekend last week. Highlighting Friday nights card was The Phil Holland Memorial A2 sponsored by Mrs Claire O Regan from Kilmeaden. With David and Michael off at The English Derby their Oct21 bitch set the pace in the opening round of the stake with a trap to line run in a very smart 28.74. Handled on the night by Sam Roche, incidentally his first handled winner, showed brilliant early and with her strong finishing kick won by three and a half lengths in heat two. The opening heat produced a thrilling finish with David Hickey’s Out Yonder leading from the second bend was just caught on the line by the super-fast finishing Bushpark Katie trained for The Pool Five Syndicate by John Mulcahy from Cashel in 29.02. Having won the second heat, the Powers were back on the winning track again this time Tom Power sent out Leaders Blaze who took an early lead maintained his strong run to win by two and a
half lengths in 28.89. Ascot Logan a winner last week looked the pick of heat four leading all from traps but coming in as a reserve Michael Spillane’s Strideaway Kid showed a very impressive turn of foot from halfway to win in 28.97. It all makes for a very in interesting second round next week.
Jimmy Frisby has a very eyecatching winner when his very lightly raced Lemon Ted had a very comfortable win in The A4 in 28.78. In the only sprint race of the night the Graham Holand trained Silverhill Freya scorched the track to win going away in 16.09 and rounding off a very enjoyable nights entertainment Mary Lynch’s Bright Ivy denied the longtime leader on the line to win in 29.30. Fethard man Noel Culleton was very pleased with the performance from Bogcross Reno in the opening race on Sunday night. Clocking a very smart 2.77 split and a 16.08 sectional he dominated this race winning by four lengths in 28.55 fastest time of the evening. Carrick On Suir owned Popular Jake set the standard for the evening with a
trap to line run winning by a length in 29.43. The Organ brothers very pleased by this run expect more from this lad going forward.
James Kennedy from Clonmel had Tivoli Sophie finish quite tight to the rails to land the second with Mary Lynch back on the winner’s podium as Bright Coco snatched the win on the line in 29.16. Ronny Wuyts from Cashel absent from the winners podium recently had his little bitch run a very intelligent race to win in 28.89.It was five on the trot for Michael Deegan’s Radioactiveboy as he produced a trap to line win in the eight with smiles all round from The Walsh boys from Ard Finnan as Two Bucks finishing best of all won the tenth in 29.45.
Kathleen Keys and David O Neill were all smiles as Lady Lough stole the show in the penultimate race winning in 29.61 and rounding off a very pleasant evening before the rain Michael O Donovan went away with the final race of the night after Moments Glory finished strong in 29.49.
Clonmel Greyhound Stadium with Pat Morrissey
The Pool Five Synd and John Mulcahy with Bushpark Kate heat 1 winner of The Holland A3 Stake
Michael Spillane with Heat 4 winner Slidaway Kid
Sam Roche and Tom Power with Heat 3 winner Leaders Blaze
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CLONMEL GOLF CLUB
PROFESSIONAL
We would like to thank Dylan Burke for his commitment to Clonmel Golf Club over the last two years. We wish him all the very best in his never venture in Dubai.
We are delighted to welcome back Jack Ahearne to Clonmel Golf Club as Club Professional. Jack was Assistant Pro to David Barry when he was Club Professional here back in 2021/22. Jack can be contacted at 052-6124050 ext 2 and email jackahearne1golf@gmail.com We wish Jack well for the future.
MENS NOTES:
Results - The Centenary Cup (POY)
Congratulations to Kevin O’Donnell who is the winner of the 2024 edition of the Centenary Cup. Kevin came out on top in a count-back over Derek Nolan after they both finished with 41 points. The conversations at work should be interesting this week! Third place went to William Horan on 40 points. A mention also to our 4th place finisher Bobbi Holohan who came home with 39 points.
The Centenary Cup Results
1st Kevin O’Donnell 41pts (B9)
the week in sport
2nd Derek Nolan 41pts
Gross John O’Brien 33pts 3rd William Horan 40pts 4th Bobbi Holohan 39pts Men’s Fixtures
Next weekend we have the CV Financial sponsored 18-hole singles stableford competition. Entry fee €7 members. Enter as often as you like.
In a novel twist, CV Financial are kindly sponsoring a nearest the pin competition on both days (3rd hole Saturday / 14th hole Sunday) with the prize on each day being a lesson with our new pro Jack.
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!
Club Teams
Congratulations are in order to our Barton Shield team who overcame Dundrum in Clonmel on Wednesday evening. Onwards now to the regional finals in Fota. Hard luck to the Mixed Fourball team who went down to Templemore on Friday.
SLIEVENAMON GOLF CLUB
With the last week marked by erratic weather conditions and flashes of summer, it was all go at Slievenamon, with Members and visitors alike eager to grab any taste of sunshine that beckoned.
The winner of the first week of the Slievenamon Silver Jubilee was Seamus Maurice, who scored 40 to take the first prize and banked his score with two more rounds to qualify for the Grand Final in August.
In the Men’s Weekend Singles Competition, Brian Moore (6) took top spot with 42 points. Conor Devaney (23) came 2nd on 38 points, with John O’Sullivan (15) pipped into 3rd place on 38. Best Gross was Peter Kelleher (10) with 31 points.
Monday’s Mixed Scramble Competition, organised with military precision by the indefatigable Vincent Phelan, saw Billy Phelan, Terry O’Brien and Ann Delahunty win with a nett score of 33.93. John J Doyle, John Fitzgibbon and Paddy Bambrick came 2nd with a nett score of 35.99, while Michael W O’Meara, Eddie Daly and Kathleen Harrington came 3rd on 37.16.
In our Ladies Sunday/Tuesday 18 Hole Stableford Competition of 23/25 June, Ann O’Dea (31) won on 43 points, while Marie Quirke (35) came 2nd on 40 points.
Wednesday’s Seniors Competition saw our Seniors in particular high spirits, delighted as they were with the return of Pat HIckey after a long absence. The scene was set for some fancy footwork as they played a Waltzing Rumble in beautiful weather. The winning team with 91 points comprised Jim O’Brien, Edie Daly ad Con Lucey. Waltzing in at 2nd place
The Junior Fred Daly team had a fantastic win on Sunday evening in Dungarvan in their area semifinal and are now through to the final which will be played in Monkstown Golf Club. The final will be played against either Monkstown or Cork on July 22nd and we will publish further details once known.
Junior Golf
The Summer Junior Golf Programme continues on Mondays at 9.30am. All Junior members are welcome to attend.
Seniors
Results – Thursday 29th June 1st – Tom Renehan, Pat O’Connor, Ml McSweeney 62pts
2nd – Ned Lonergan, Timmy O’Dwyer, Billly Acheson 61pts
3rd – Martin Hanton, Jim Butler, Mick Kenny 59pts
Next Event: Thursday 11th
July 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 29th June 2024 with a Jackpot of €2,200.
Numbers drawn: 01-03-08-18.
were Billy Phelan, Mick Burke and Pat Hickey, while 3rd place on 86 points was secured by Michael W O’Meara, Sean O’Dea and Patrick Moloney. Our light footed Seniors tripped their way in the Sandtrap Cafe in the Clubhouse to enjoy lunch and the incomparable warmth of Paula Cahill’s smile. A perfect end to a perfect day!
Thursday saw the Ladies play a 12 Hole Scramble, which was won by Carmel Williams, Rosemary Lalor and Marlene McEvoy.
We had our Junior Coaching on Saturday, where our resilient Juniors turned out in great numbers for tuition from Paudie Lahart and Captain Mark Dillon, despite the appalling weather. It is a great reflection on them all (and a great introduction to the vagaries of golf weather!). The coaching is taken extremely seriously by all the participants. This week’s chipping contest was won by Alex Freaney, much to the delight of Dad Andrew. The apple doesn’t fall far from that tree!
Juniors in formation!
We also enjoyed a flurry of visitors to our Mini Golf Course this week, as Mums and Dads took time to treat their offspring to some school holiday adventures. Among the prospective new golfers we had Cian, Killian and Holly Neagle from Fethard and Kilcash.
We were also very impressed with SuperDad Graham Marsh, who brought his lovely children Luan, Shay and Ross for a spot of mini golf on Thursday.
The weather Gods smiled on Sunday so we had a fine turnout for the Men’s Singles Competition, this weekend
No Jackpot Winner. Five matched three winners: Billy & Marie Kertin, Pat O’Connor, John Deasy *2, Frank O’Keeffe. Jackpot €2,300 on Saturday 6th July.
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
Wishing Dylan Burke, all the best in his new role in Dubai. Thank you, Dylan, for the support to the Lady members. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Welcome also to our new Club Professional, Jack Ahearne. We look forward to working with Jack in the years ahead.
Results
Paul Tobin Butchers Strokeplay (Medal)
1st Gwen Walshe (29) 75 nett
2nd Margaret Renehan (23) 76 nett c/b
Gross Bobbi Holohan (16) 94c/b
3rd Claire Cosgrave (41) 76 nett Well done!
Mixed Four Ball match
Hard luck to our Mixed Fourball Team who were defeated by Templemore on Friday evening.
Ladies representing the club:
sponsored by Xtreme CSC Mega Gym, Clonmel, as well as the Silver
Jubilee Competition. Results awaited and will be published next week.
South Tipperary Hospice Open Day
Cahir Park Ladies are focused for the annual Open Day in aid of South Tipperary Hospice Movement. The Date is Thursday 11th July.
As always, this event is very kindly sponsored by Noel Flanagan Cahir Carpets and Ned Grant Builders. With beautiful prizes to play for, TeeTimes for the 3-Ball Champagne Scramble can be booked via ProShop 052 7441474 or online www.cahirgolfclub.com
Two of the highlights of the day will be the Coffee Morning 10am to 12 Noon and the Raffle which includes a Signed Munster Rugby Jersey. Looking forward to seeing and meeting friends from the area and further afield. Spread the word!
Vice-Captain Breda Kavanagh’s Weekend Results
The 18 Hole Singles Stapleford was played 22nd and 23rd June.
Eta Barry Walsh, Lady Captain, Bobbi Holohan, Sheila O’Keeffe and Grace Buckley. Men representing the club: Michael McSweeney, Jim Butler, Kevin O’Connor and Paul Ryan.
Centenary Cup 18 Hole Singles Stableford (POY)
Congratulations to Bobbi Holohan who came 4th in the 2024 Centenary Cup. Well done Bobbi.
Upcoming Competitions
The Challenge Trophy July 2nd.
Ladies team representing Clonmel: Marion O’Neill, Fionnuala McGeever, Aisling Kilroy, Catherine Ryan and Anita Hegarty. Thank you to the ladies for representing our club.
18 Hole Singles Stableford
(Category Prizes) Wednesday 3rd July.
Eileen Murphy Perpetual Trophy Club Qualifier
Saturday July 6th and Wednesday July 10th. Greensomes Stableford – teams of two.
Our Mary McKenna Team are playing Charleville on Monday July 8th in Clonmel, best of luck ladies.
Match play Mondays
Ladies, please arrange your match or put your name down to play on Monday mornings on
BRS.
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).
The Red Tees Scramble
This Tuesday evening scramble is proving to be a success with all the ladies who continue to play. It continues each Tuesday evening put your name down on the what’s app and join in the fun.
Donoughmore Cup
This is up and running with matches still to be played.
New Members
Clonmel Golf Club warmly welcomes new lady members. We are offering tailored golf lessons throughout July, along with special membership offers for new and returning golfers. For more information on events, competitions, or membership offers, please contact Jack Ahearne, Club Professional on (052) 6124050.
Congratulations to the fantastic Imelda Buckley, Ladies Golfer of the Year 2023, who won the Vice Captain’s Prize. Playing off 19, Imelda brought in 37pts. One shot behind was Rosemary Maher (27) who secured 2nd place ahead of Breda Wall (26) on countback. Caitlin Fitzgerald (12) won Gross Prize with 19pts. The Visitor’s Prize was won by Antoinette Hurley (25) 30 pts.
Congratulations to all the prize winners and to Breda on a very successful weekend.
John & Breda Ryan Memorial Trophy, 18 Hole Singles Stapleford played 29th/30th June
This competition is always well supported, and congratulations goes to Marie Keating (22) who won with 34pts, Anne Walsh (34) second with 33pts and Margaret Gill (18) third with 32pts.
Ladies Results Monday 24th June, 9 Hole Singles
S/F
Winner: Geraldine Cooney (32) 20pts
Thursday 27th June, 9 Hole Singles
S/F
Jo Doyle (35) 17pts
Wonderful to have Jo back and winning and Geraldine recovered from injury and winning again!
Thursday 27th June, 18 Hole Singles S/F
Winner: Marie Reidy (34) 37 pts
Second: Kathleen Noonan (23) 36pts
Third: Chris Noonan (24) 35pts
Great scores Ladies.
Vice-Captains Seniors Mixed Scramble Tuesday 25th June
This was a very successful and enjoyable day for all Ninety persons who participated.
Following breakfast and with lunch to look forward to, there was fun and good golf played.
Prize winning teams as follows: G. Price, D Spillane, Hilary Mur-
phy, P Costelloe 35.3 T O’Slattara, P Maguire, Phil Kehoe 35.7pts J Smyth, B. Nash, Catherine Coyne, Catherine English C. O’Flaherty, A. Maher, S. Tierney, Helen McCarthy 36.1pts S. Casey, K. McGuire, Jo Doyle, P. McCarthy 36.6pts
J. Cantwell, Mary Comerford, P. Taylor, Ann Walsh 36.7pts
Everyone complimented Margaret and Stephen Costello for the excellent organisation of the competition and the catering Staff for great food.
Congratulations to Vice-Captains Seamus Moore and Breda Kavanagh on wonderful weekend. Men’s Interclub Competitions
Congratulations to the Men’s Barton Shield and Junior Cup Teams who all had success over Gold Coast G.C. Teams this weekend. Best wishes to everyone for success in the next round. Good wishes to all the Teams out next week also.
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