Tipp Echo July 31 2024

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Daire Lynch qualifies for Olympic final

It’s been an historic week for Clonmel Rowing Club with club member Daire Lynch becoming the first rower from Clonmel to become an Olympian. The club founded in 1869 is the oldest sporting organisation in Clonmel and over the last 155 years, the fortunes of the club have waxed and waned just like the water levels on the river Suir. Today the sport of rowing is thriving in Clonmel and nationally Ireland has sent its largest ever rowing team to the Olympics. With 16 athletes in 7 different boat classes, the Irish crews are performing exceptionally well. All the hype is about Paul ODonovan and Fintan Mccarthy, defending champions in the lwt 2x from Tokyo, but we mustn’t overlook the chances of Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle in the heavyweight 2x. Philip Doyle suffered a rib injury during the

Spring which disrupted the training programme but the guys have bounced back from this and are going into these races as one of the in-form crew having won the last of the World Cup series of regattas in Poland. In the first round they threw down the gauntlet when they came through the field to defeat reigning Olympic champions, France and Spain who were World silver medallists in 2022. The big test will come when they face New Zealand who contain 2 members of the gold medal 8 from Tokyo and the flying Dutch men, Melvin Twellaar and Stefan Broenink, World champions in 2023 and Olympic silver medallists from Tokyo. Twellaar has defeated Olly Zeidler who is the bookies favourite to win the mens single scull in Paris. It won’t be the first time that Daire Lynch has faced formidable opposition.

Back in 2021 Daire won the Irish Senior sculling championships putting Tokyo gold medallists Paul ODonovan and Fintan Mccarthy to the sword. The ODonovan’s paved the way for Irish rowing with silver in Rio and further gold and bronze medals were added in Tokyo. Here we are Paris 2024 Philip Doyle, Belfast, Daire Lynch Clonmel knocking on the door of Olympic glory. Dr. Pat O’Callaghan won gold medal in the hammer in Amsterdam in 1928 and followed it up 4 years later at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1932. Its time for another medal in Clonmel. The races will be shown live on a big screen at the Plaza down by the Mall . The final will be on Thursday at 10.42 am.

It will be like Italia 90.

Come on Daire Lynch , Clonmel is shouting for you!

Joanna, Niall and Brian Lynch before heading off to Paris to support Daire.

Tipperary Business launches new mental health modality

Roots and Wings is excited to announce the launch of a fully certified online training program in Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy (MRE), designed for mental health, wellness, and education professionals.

Starting on September 9, 2024, this innovative training offers a paradigm shift in addressing human and planetary health by equipping practitioners with the skills to respond skilfully to eco-emotions such as overwhelm and despair.

Meeting the Needs of Our Times

In these unprecedented times, we face challenges that profoundly impact our mental health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing. To effectively address these issues, it is essential to inte grate specialised interventions within our health and education systems.

clients where they are

• Facilitate essential conversations about climate and mental health

• Equip them with effective tools and practices to calm the nervous system and foster hope

through connection to nature.”

Maria Catalina Piñol, play therapist, mindfulness teacher, Argentina

“I now feel confident to address climate-related issues and feel well-equipped to implement a supportive and individual

Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy offers a compassionate and hopeful approach, blending the principles of mindfulness with creative, flexible, and nature-connecting ecotherapy practices. This training empowers professionals to:

• Meet students and

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Riding into the future - Young cyclists embrace the joy of learning

Congratulations to Atif Adnan and Rainers Pliens who learned to cycle their bikes, without stabilisers, at the Plaza in Clonmel on

Maryam.

Talbot Hotel crowned Clonmel Culinary Winners

A massive congratulations to the kitchen team at the Talbot Hotel Clonmel who have just recently achieved an incredible milestone.

Their dedication and culinary

excellence have earned them the prestigious ‘Knorr Recommended Roast Award 2024’!

Knorr has only recently launched this fantastic new

programme recognizing venues that serve the tastiest roasts from all four corners of the country, and they are beyond delighted to announce that the Carvery at the ‘Wheat Bar & Bistro’ in the

Talbot Hotel Clonmel is among their winners.

This award acknowledges the most exceptional roast dinners and the talented chefs who craft them. Being recognized as one

of the best outlets in the country is a tremendous honour and is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication.

Well done to all the team at

Remembering the Bansha man who came 4th in the 1904 Olympic Games

BY MARTIN QUINN

Born in 1878 in Cappauniac, Bansha, Co. Tipperary, Jack Holloway was the eldest son of Maurice Holloway and Grace (O’Neill). His father was a native of Cappauniac, and his mother was a native of Dromomarka, near Rossadrehid, Glen of Aherlow. They got married in Bansha Church on 6th of March, 1878. He attended Tankerstown National School. An all-round performer he competed mainly in the jumps, hurdles and his speciality event the pole vault, in which he won two GAA All Ireland championship titles; in the pole vault in 1897 at Tipperary town and in 1899 at Midleton, County Cork. He also came second in the high jump at the 1897 athletics championships to County Limerick athlete Paddy Leahy. In GAA Munster championship events he won the triple jump title in 1899 at Clogheen, and the pole vault title in 1902 at Dungarvan. The other sport Jack Holloway played was Gaelic

football and he was a member of the Arravale Rovers team that won the county championship in 1899. Among others on that team were Willie Ryan, Davy Quane, and Mike and Jack Ryan, the international rugby players from Cashel. At around this time Jack Holloway’s uncle bought a farm in Madamsland, Fethard, and he went to live with him and help him on the farm. Jack quickly got on the local ‘Fethard Blues’ Gaelic football team and became their captain. On 22 May 1904 he departed Queenstown (Cobh) on the RMS Lucania for America. There he joined the Greater New York Irish Athletic Association and competed in the 1904 Olympic Games held in St Louis, Missouri. He participated in the all-round championship event, now known as the decathlon. All ten events were held on the one day and Jack finished in fourth place. After the Olympics, Jack Holloway decided to remain in St Louis, where he got a job in the life insurance business, and joined up with the local Missouri Athletic Club. In 1918 he joined the US Army and when he left in 1920

he returned to life insurance in Topeka, Kansas. Jack Holloway died on 15th of October 1950 in Topeka, aged seventyone, and is interred in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Jack Holloway along with Tom Kiely and James Mitchel, all had the distinction of competing in the 1904 Olympic Games, and were the first Tipperary born athletes to compete in the Olympics. Jack’s brother Bob, was also a noted athlete as was his brother Jim, who won two Irish titles in the three standing jumps in 1911/1912. Jim was also a former President of the Tipperary Association in Dublin and was very involved in Muintir na Tíre projects in Bansha, including being Managing Director of the Bansha Jam Factory. The Holloway family connection continued in the parish when Fr. Jim Holloway who appointed as curate to Bansha/Kilmoyler in 1980, and remained there until 1988. He passed away on Christmas Eve 2012. Jack Holloway, Irish Athlete and Olympian, is featured in my book ‘Tipperary People of Great Note’.

Deputy Michael Lowry has welcomed the decision by Minister McConologue not to suspend the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) and, in addition, to introduce a payment for straw bailing.

In a Statement last week, the Tipperary Deputy said that suspension of SIM would have resulted in another blow to an already beleaguered industry, adding that the timing of such a proposal was very concerning, considering that the harvest is already underway. However, it has emerged this week that the Minister has decided not to suspend the SIM, and will also introduce a payment for straw-bailing to run alongside it. This is to encourage farmers to bail straw to prevent a fodder shortage, offering an alternative incentive to worried farmers.

The SIM was introduced in 2021 and has become instrumental in increasing soil organic carbon levels on tillage holdings and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It has provided both environmental benefits and financial relief to farmers in an industry that has been struggling due to rising input costs and weather difficulties.

‘The Minister’s announcement last week of his proposal to suspend SIM created uncertainty, which is not helpful to farmers or contractors who are already under pressure at this time of year.

‘Thankfully, the decision to continue with the Straw Incorporation Measure came quickly,’ says Deputy Lowry. ‘Farmers can now choose to stay in the scheme and receive their payment for incorporation as normal, or they can withdraw from the scheme and receive a payment for baling instead’

‘This provides vital flexibility for farmers, which is key to overall planning and farm management’ he says.

Talbot Hotel Clonmel

Jack Holloway, placed 4th in the all-round event at the 1904 Olympics.

Introduction to Pranic Healing Workshops

Carrick, Cahir, and Tipperary

Are you curious about Energy Healing?

Why not join us for an Introduction to P Pranic Healing and learn techniques to help you in your daily life.

Some of what you will learn:

 Learn the basic principles of P Pranic Healing and how it can be used to heal yourself and others.

 Learning simple but powerful techniques to help you free yourself from everyday stresses and improve your health and to keep you emotionally calm and mentally clear, in stressful situations or environments.

 How Prana is used to accelerate your body's ability to heal itself.

 Discover how energy affects you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

 Learn how to purge yourself of negative thoughts and energies that prevent you from becoming successful.

 Gain knowledge of the 11 major chakra's and energy anatomy, what they are and how they can affect us.

 Experience peace and stillness through meditation on Twin Hearts.

Find out more about the P Pranic Healing courses and workshops local to you by going to the following website https://www.pranichealing.ie/ or contact any of the P Pranic Healers listed below.

Level 1 Pranic Healing Course, in Clonmel 31st Aug/1st Sept.

Place4you, Morton St. Contact: - Jennie 086 8682251

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Upcoming Twin Hearts Meditation in your Area, Come along at the designated time, no need to book, Donations Welcome which go to local charities. Area/Town Address Time Contact Name & Number Recurring Carrick-on Suir Nano Nagle Resource Centre Wednesday July 31st @ 6.30pm Angela 087 0945695 Joan 087 2899867 Every Wednesday

Clonmel Venue to be confirmed Tuesday Sept 17th @7.30pm Katherine 087 3727993 3rd Tuesday of every Month

Tipperary Tipperary Community Services Centre, St Michael’s Street Monday August 26th @ 7.30pm Jennie 086 8682251 Last Monday of every Month

Thurles Cabragh Wetlands, Thurles E41 T266. Tuesday August 27th @ 7.30pm Maria 086 3635870 Serena 087 7781895 Last Tuesday of every Month

Dungarvan Estuary Room. Park Hotel, Dungarvan Monday August 5th @7pm Susan 087 877641345 Every Monday

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‘August evenings are especially stricken with melancholy - as if the ghosts of all summers come rushing to haunt my heart.’

Lovin’ ya, Always Mam xx

Mass August weekend - Sunday 4th August, 9.00am St Oliver’s Church.

Jack Downey 38 Ard Caoin, Clonmel

Always Loved, Always Remembered Grandad Stephen & Margaret

The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind.

Jack Downey

38 Ard Caoin, Clonmel

In loving memory of Jack Downey

Missed dearly by Uncle Stef, Tara and Ava Quigley.

Our thoughts are ever with you Though you have passed away And those who have loved you dearly Are thinking of you today.

Sean O’Donnell

Marlfield Road, Clonmel

Cherished memories of a dear husband and father, Sean O Donnell, late of Marlfield Road Clonmel who died on the 4th August 2018

Just a prayer from a family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife Eileen, daughters Siobhan, Sinead & Aine, sons Liam and Eoin, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sean’s anniversary mass will be held on Sunday August 4th at 12pm in St. Mary’s Church Irishtown, Clonmel

Jack Downey

38 Ard Caoin, Clonmel

In memory of dear Jack

From Uncle James, Lorraine, Grace, Hannah, Claire Junior and Lily.

How we miss the welcome footsteps Of the one we loved so dear. oft we listen for his coming Fully sure that he is near. Thou are gone but not forgotten Fresh our love will ever be For as long as there is memory We will always think of thee.

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Remembering our good pal Jack on his 5th anniversary. Though missed every day, he hurls every ball of his life with us.

From all his friends far and wide.

Kathleen Freiberg

Ard Evan, Western Road,Clonmel

Cherished memories of our dear Mum, Kathleen Freiberg, late of Ard Evan, Western Road, Clonmel, whose anniversary occurs at this time.

Always remembered by her family, friends and neighbours.

REST IN PEACE.

Anniversary Mass in St Mary’s Church on Saturday 16th August at 6.15pm.

Jack Downey 38 Ard Caoin, Clonmel

Jack Downey

Ard Caoin, Clonmel

Cashel Town in

By Liam Browne

Old friends come out for special birthday celebration

There was a large marquee erected in the small Roselawn estate , and the music was filling the air.

The sun shone brightly on Roselawn in Cashel on Saturday afternoon, and it was perfect for the celebration on a special lady’s birthday, when one of the longest serving residents of the small close-knit community, Joanie Kennedy celebrated her 80th birthday among family and friends.

BY LIAM BROWNE

Well known in town, Joanie is originally from Limerick, but has lived in Cashel for half a century now, so is given special dispensation now and again to hang out the green and white flag of the Treaty County. The special day was organised by Joanie’s six children along with her grandchildren, neighbours, and friend. But it was also a special occasion for Joanie’s old neighbours from Oliver Plunkett Park, who crossed the town to join in the festivities. There was a large marquee erected in the small Roselawn estate , and the music was filling the air. With such a jovial crowd, it

wasn’t long before more than the two paid musicians were being heard, and many of the party goers took their turns at the mic to serenade the party girl with her favourite tunes. Stories were told and old memories brought back up, including those of friends of Joanie who unfortunately were not still around to celebrate her big day. But those that were, did so with gusto. By evenings end, the party girl herself got to choose the last song, and she picked one from her home county, getting the whole crowd to join in for a chorus or two of the rebel song, Sean South from Garryowen. Rumours that a second party continued long after were denied by the crowd the following day.

Cashel Garda Station on target for August re-opening

In response to a Parliamentary Question last weekend, Tipperary

TD Michael Lowry was given assurances that the upgrade works currently being carried out at Cashel Garda station will be completed by the end of August, and the station should go back to being a working station in Hogan Square shortly afterwards. Deputy Lowry received the response from Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kieran O’Donnell. Deputy Lowry was also told that other works would be completed in conjunction with the main upgrade, specifically the development of a car park adjacent to the station. The whole works will include a full refurbishment of the original building, along with converting what used to be the married quarters into extra office accommodation and an extension of the current building into those new offices.

It is hoped however, that the

new station will not revert to the old stations opening hours, which were considered wholly inadequate by the people of the town. The station when it closed for refurbishment, was only

operating 8-10 hours per week, and was closed at the latest by 5pm in the evening. There has been a significant rise in anti social and criminal behaviour in the town in recent weeks and months, and

it is hoped that when the new station opens, this will be taken into account when allocating the resources needed to run a modern station in a growing town like Cashel.

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OLD CONVENT GROUNDS COULD PROVIDE WONDERFUL PUBLIC SPACE

It is a shame that the area has lain in the current state for so long.

Newly elected Independent Cllr Liam Browne said this week that the old Convent Grounds site in Cashel, has the potential to be a Jewel in the Crown of a vibrant Cashel community, and can provide a wonderful public space for both present and future residents of the town and area.

The grounds which were the subject of a legal battle almost two decades ago, have fallen into dilapidation, which is unforgiveable in such a prime site so close to the town centre. In the opinion of Cllr Browne, “this must be reversed, and the site given back to the people of Cashel to enjoy, as they did in the past”.

The site at the back of the old Presentation Convent in the town, comprises of almost three acres of land, and Cllr Browne remembers that it was once a hub of both religious pageantry, sporting excellence, and a green area with walkways where those who used it could enjoy strolls and conversation all times of the year.

It also hosted camogie games when Cashel girls ruled the roost in many school competitions nationally.

But after the Presentation Sisters left the town, the site was subject to disagreements over whether it

should be developed commercially when a planning application for a hotel emerged, or to be used as a town park, as the departing religious orders believed, when they signed the property over to the local authority.

Cllr Browne now firmly believes that giving this public space to the people of Cashel, was the firm intention of the Presentation Sisters, and this will be a priority of his, over the five-year term of the current council. He said that “he has already spoken to a number of interested parties about what they would like to see on the site, and has received some very good ideas that could be accomplished.

My own preference would be a mixture of both open green area where people can sit and relax, along with the construction of a band stand type area where music can be played from, and a festival space can be offered. That coupled

with the return of the walkways for people to exercise on, but also incorporating areas where various markets can be set up, such as farmers markets, Christmas markets for example, would give the space a multi-purpose role. It is doubtful that the space could be returned to a sporting role by incorporating sports pitches, as the size of the site would not be large enough for any of the major sports, especially as the dominant sport played there in the past was camogie, which has now become a 15 a side game, played on a full GAA pitch, which is much bigger than the available space. Rather, it would be best used as a family friendly area to enjoy and relax in, being so close to the centre of the town, and could act as a “green lung” for the increasing number of developments that are planned in the area that the grounds sit in. Cllr Browne has already had discussions with the Municipal District authorities about plans to develop the grounds and they are very receptive. He hopes that other Cllrs will co-operate with him and each other, to ensure that plans can be put in place as soon as possible. He will also be looking for members of the public in Cashel, to buy into the idea of redeveloping the grounds, similar to what happened when a group of locals came together to help re-

develop the town playground.

Many residents of Abbeyside and Cathal Brugha, would have played in the grounds as children, and would be more than happy to see the space returned to be enjoyed

by a whole new generation of Cashel people. It is a shame that the area has lain in the current state for so long. when Cashel is crying out for beautiful, accessible public spaces such as what the grounds could provide. After over two decades, it is now time to hear the buzz of laughter and conversation at the back of the Presentation Convent all over again.

A Convent camogie team

18 Queens set to rock Cahir at Bank Holiday Festival

Rathkeevin Macra celebrates its 65th anniversary with the inaugural Queen of the Castle festival in Cahir on this Bank Holiday weekend. The queens’ competition sees 18 queens that were selected in March and April by their own region and representing some of the 31 Macra regions compete in a bid to be crowned the inaugural Queen of the Castle at midnight following the coronation banquet on Sunday, August 4 with dancing until late with music by Supersoul Machine, followed by a DJ.

The festival programme includes a family fun day, music, comedy, food, and entertainment. There is a jam-packed schedule of events to suit all tastes, including music from bands such as The Bentley Boys; Supersoul Machine; After Eden; the Loose Cannons; The Replacements and the Lonergans. There will also be yoga, a dance workshop, karaoke, a scouts’ demo, archery, and kayaking. Comhairle na nÓg will hold a colour run for health and wellbeing as part of the community carnival on Sunday from 1-4 pm

in Inch field.

A window display competition for local businesses will also take place over the weekend.

The winning queen will be selected by 3 festival judges – former Rose of Tralee, Brenda Hyland; local business owner, Lara Slattery; and a mystery adjudicator – who will mark the contestants.

The winner will be announced at midnight on Sunday night/Monday morning and will be presented with a cash prize of €750, the Queen of the Castle perpetual cup, the winner’s tiara, and Dalton’s of Cahir haulage services Queen of the Castle 2024 winner’s sash.

The organising committee is made up of present and past members of Rathkeevin Macra.

They say a big thank you to Councillor Andy Moloney and Tipperary County Council for their support and to their main sponsor, Dalton’s Haulage of Cahir as well as all the other businesses of Cahir that have supported them to make this festival a success. All are welcome and tickets for the festival are available through Eventbrite.

Cahir Town in around the

Lena Lonergan retires from Cahir Business & Training Centre after 28 years surrounded by centre colleagues, friends, Cahir Development Association Committee members, elected Representatives and Traders

Lena Lonergan retires after 28 years

Cahir Arts Gallery is currently showing the annual ceramic group exhibition Ceramics #4. Artists from all over the country have submitted their work in a stunning display. The variety of techniques employed by the Ceramic Artists shows the diversity and endless possibilities within this art form. This year features a lot of Sculpture work by Ceramic Artists who have exhibited extensively in Ireland and internationally.

Many award-winning artists are on display such as Isobel Egan and Grainne Watts. Other participants include, Eileen Singleton, Elizabeth Petcu, Gillian Gibbons, Philip Kenny, Markus Jungmann, Trevor Woods, Anne Butler, Clodagh Reddin, Grainne Watts, Barra Cassidy, Sinead O’moore, Nicola Kelly, Dobosceramics & Chloe Dowds. The show will run until the August 31.

The gallery opens six days a week Tuesday to Sunday and is free to enter, so don’t miss it.

Another magical session in the Great Hall at Cahir Castle

The second summer Cahir Comhaltas summer Seisiún of this year took place last Thursday in Cahir Castle with the formal show that was a magical performance in the Great Hall.

They were joined by visitors to the show from Canada, Mongolia, Holland, London, as well as Kilkenny, Laois, and Craobh Osraí Comhaltas. They had a local audience too from Ardfinnan, Golden, Burncourt, and Cahir. Comhaltas were also honoured to be joined by a wonderful group from ‘Special Friends Mitchelstown’ which only added to the occasion.

After the formal show in Cahir Castle, all musicians went back to Cahir House Hotel Bar for an informal gathering. Mighty music was played, with guest musicians, singers, and dancers from our

Castle audience also participating and a fantastic evening was enjoyed by all.

There are 4 more shows to go that start at 8pm every Thursday night in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle. Come along and enjoy the amazing mix of the best of traditional Irish music, song & dance performed by the multitalented Cahir Comhaltas members and guests. This wonderfully talented group bring you a taste of true and authentic Ireland.

Don’t forget Tradfest 2024 - The countdown is on to Cahir Comhaltas Tenth Cahir Trad Fest! Save the dates and join them for a weekend of celebration. Dates have been confirmed as September 13 - 15, 2024, so watch this space for more details coming soon!

Last Friday afternoon friends, colleagues, County Council representatives, local traders and committee members of Cahir Development Association gathered in Cahir Business & Training Centre to bid farewell to staff member Lena Lonergan who is retiring after 28 years of dedicated service to the Centre.

A beautiful birthday cake and refreshments’ were laid on for guests and the centre was colourfully decorated with many pictures of Lena over the years! This was a complete surprise to Lena who expected to leave quietly, but no such luck on the day!

Lena has seen her fair share

of changes since she began working at the centre and has been an integral part of the centres journey over the years. She has seen a few different Chairmen in her time as well as new staff members and currant Chairperson Geraldine Byron started the celebrations off by thanking Lena and wishing her well in her retirement presenting her with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a gift from all at the centre, which was followed by a few words by CDA Secretary Denis Fahey and Financial Controller Nellie Williams. It certainly was an emotional day for Lena and one it is hoped she will remem-

ber as she enjoys her retirement. A beautiful balloon arch made for the special occasion by staff member Valentina was put to good use and many photos were taken under it to mark Lena’s retirement.

Having spent lots of time with Lena over the years myself, I can honestly say that she was an extremely competent staff member who contributed greatly and went out of her way to help anyone that came through the centres doors and all with a smile on her face. Thank you Lena for everything, you will be dearly missed and best wishes for your retirement.

By Maria Taylor

Community Lotto

There was no winner of the Draw that took place last week on Wednesday July 24, 2024. The Draw was witnessed by Bridget Barrett. The numbers drawn were 4, 16, 23 & 28. The Lucky Dip winners winning €25 each were Eileen Williams, Beech Park, Cahir, Toni Hennessy, Ashfield Manor, Ardfinnan, Richie Rowe, Reiska Road, Cahir and Margaret Browne, Cahir Bingo. The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is now €6,800.

Cahir Park AFC

Cahir Park AFC Girls - our Cahir Park AFC Girls Zoe Conway, Sienna Ferris and Lexie Ferris returned back home to Cahir last Friday after spending the week in Northern Ireland. The Girls were selected to play for the USSSA and played several games over the course of the week with the team and each girl put in a great effort and were great ambassadors for our club. Well done to Lilly Flannery from our neighbours Tipp Town Ladies soccer for being selected also and playing with the girl and the team all week, it was a great experience for them and they all really enjoyed it.

Cahir Park U16 Boys- our Cahir Park U16 Boys travelled to Tipperary today to take on St. Michaels. The boys came away with a 3-1 win! Goals were scored by Josh Davey, Rowan Barrett and Lennon Caplice.

Cahir Park U8 Girls- our U8 girls travelled to Killenaule on Friday evening to take part in a blitz. They had great fun and showed some great skills which are down to the hard work they put in at training. A few treats were enjoyed afterwards. Well done girls. Disney Playmakerslast week our Disney Playmakers were in action showing off their skills and having lots of fun. There were a few missing due to holidays, but have learnt loads over the course of the sessions.

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

Cahir Arts Exhibition Irish Ceramics

Liam Enright with his family and friends at recent Golf Classic in Cahir Park Golf Club

Daughters of Dún Iascaigh did Cahir proud with spectacular Wuthering Heights Day

The Daughters of Dún Iascaigh entertained everyone again last Sunday July 28 in the Inch Field for the Most Wuthering Heights Day 2024. With the sun shining many the ladies, gents and children came along to support the fundraiser all dressed in red. With a little practice beforehand they all danced Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush with the amazing backdrop of Cahir Castle and after a few water breaks they continued to dance for around two hours.

Shelly and Sandra (the amazing choreographers) put in a tremendous effort to get everyone brushed up on the dance routine and everyone was fantastic on the day. There were many other spectators in the Inch Field on the day as it is a popular place and everyone enjoyed watching the dance with many a round of applause. Many supporters brought their families and friends along too making for a great afternoon and a great day was had by all.

WOODVIEW SERVICE STATION

Well done to the Daughters of Dun Iascaigh and their fantastic helpers, who put tremendous effort once again into this event as well as Cahir Men’s Shed for assisting and Red Cross for attending on the day. All proceeds are going to TRCC Tipperary and Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge & Support Services Clg once again. There is no total sum yet, but it will be announced in due course. Well done to all involved.

Cahir GAA Club

DRAW THE JOKER

There was no winner of the Jackpot of €8,000. Other winners received €100 to Aoife Lonergan, €50 to Mila Hyland, €50 to Liam Ryan, €30 to Nora Cusack and €20 to Ann Queeney. The next draw is in The Hill Bar on this Sunday August 4, 2024. Jackpot will be €8,200. Support always appreciated.

RESULTS

In the U19B South Championship Cahir played their opening game of the South Championship on Friday last against KMDG in Newcastle. Full Time Score was Cahir 3.11, KMDG 4.27.

In the Junior B South Championship the Full Time score was Cahir 1.13, St. Patricks 1.16.

TIPPERARY GAA MEMBERS DRAW

The Tipperary Clubs Draw and be in with the chance of winning super CASH PRIZES. €30k First prize in First Draw in July 2024, €20k First in subsequent months along with other cash prizes & return Tickets to Australia & Las Vegas each month. The first draw takes place in The Ragg today, Wednesday July. 31. Can all the promoters, please return their payments asap. JOIN TODAY by signing up through the app on our Facebook page.

JUVENILE NEWS

U11s - our U11s played in a go games blitz last Sunday morning at home in Cahir. They played against Carrick Davins and Newcastle well done boys, some great hurling played. Thanks parents for bringing the boys and staying to cheer them on. Thanks also to the Coaches.

DIVISIONAL

Well done to Ethan, Jojo and Luke who played on the South U14 Tipperary hurling team at the weekend. The Tipp team played against Limerick, East Cork and Laois . Well done to Travis who played on the U15 Tipperary Hurling team. They played against Dublin at the weekend and they now proceed to the Arrabawn Semi Final in August.

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Niamh and Laura attended the Most Wuthering Heights Day

The Most Wuthering Heights Day dance last Sunday in the Inch Field. ALL PICS BY MARIA TAYLOR

Siobhan Caplice and Ellen O’Donnell are part of Daughters of Dún Iascaigh that organised The Most Wuthering Heights Day last Sunday

Carrick Davins launch inaugural golf classic

BY EDDIE READE

This coming Saturday, August the third, Carrick Davins will host their first ever golf classic. Held on the magnificent course here in Carrick On Suir Golf Club, there is a massive prize pot of €3,000 up for grabs between the various categories and placements.

Teeing off at 9 a.m. the entry is €100 for a four person team

and it will be a Texas Scramble format.

To help all of the players relax their way into the bank holiday weekend, a BBQ will take place in the afternoon with the prize giving ceremony will be held on the same evening from 7 p.m.

For any more details needed please contact Terry Power on 0830077168.

Owning House Garden Party

On Sunday last huge crowds gathered in the quaint village of Owning to enjoy a great afternoon of fun, food, stalls and prizes at the annual Owning House Retirement Village garden party. A by now regular date in the diary for many locals, this year’s event was by far the biggest and best held to date, with crowds traveling from near and far to enjoy the afternoon, held on the fabulously maintained manicured gardens. Live music played by a host of local talented musicians and singers, while the children enjoyed the bouncy castles, the smell of the BBQ enticed many a hungry attendee, while the spinner was, as usual, the main attraction for those chancing their luck to win some great prizes.

Carrick Swan

Notes

The work put in by the craft classes every Monday night sold out in no time, testimony to the artistic talents that they possess. Speaking during the event, Owning House Committee chairperson, Mr Emmett Halley gave huge thanks to

the hardworking staff, who are never found wanting, the dedicated team of committee members and volunteers, our “hands on” residents for all of their input in making the day such a success and to the lady behind the scenes who works tirelessly on behalf of the charity Kathryn Carroll.

Gary gets his runners on for Solas

Local man, Gary Russell is setting himself a mighty task in September all in aid of the brilliant Solas cancer support centre.

Gary Is aiming to run 16 miles per day for five days between the 23rd and 27th of September. During his first three days running he will wear a jersey from each of the town’s three

GAA clubs, his way of remembering all of the Gaels who have passed on due to cancer and those currently battling the dreadful disease.

Attached is a photo of Gary, outside the Solas centre holding a banner containing the QR code that may be used if you wish to donate to this more than worthy cause.

New Astro pitch to be unveiled this week

On Friday night, Carrick Swan will officially open our brand-new artificial playing pitch and ball wall at Páirc na nEalaí.

On the night, there will be an official blessing of the new All-Weather pitch at 7pm by Fr. Jimmy Browne. As part of the official opening, we'll host an u7 blitz in the All-Weather pitch. We'll have

some special guests attending on the night so make sure to pop over to the field. Gates open at 6.15pm.

Adult Hurling, Football, & Camogie

The Carrick Swan Premier Intermediate hurlers showed grit and determination to get over the line against Upperchurch-Drombane in

Round 1 of the Seamus O’Riain Cup on Friday last in Littleton. Well done, lads. We take on Ballina next, on the weekend of August 11th.

Our Junior ‘A’ hurlers will take on Cahir in the South Quarter-Final. Date/Time TBC. The game is expected to take place in a couple of weeks’ time.

Our u19’s lost out to Killenaule in

on Wednesday night last. We travel to Cloneen on Wednesday night for a must-win game vs Mullinahone. Best of luck, lads. Juvenile Scene Last week, our u17’s lost out to St. Mary’s in Clonmel. Our u17’s are back in action, on Monday next (August 5th) when we take on Cahir in Páirc na nEalaí. Our u15’s ran out comfortable

winners against Clonmel Og last week in Páirc na nEalaí. Well done, lads. Club Lotto

The club lotto jackpot is a massive €13,250 this week as there was no winner of last week’s €13,000 jackpot. Last week, there were nine match 3 winners who won €30 each.

The numbers drawn were 07 - 08 - 10 - 14. Well done all.

As a gesture of thanks to all those who continue to support our weekly lotto, next week’s match 3 prize winners will share €500. Condolences Carrick Swan club would like to pass on our condolences to the Hanrahan family of Clonea and the Curry Grace family of Rathgormack on their recent bereavements.

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Nenagh through a glance

By Rob Downs

Boil Water Notice in Tipp townland

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann have issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 462 customers supplied by the Commons Public Water Supply in County Tipperary. This follows increased turbidity in the treated water supply.

Areas impacted include Commons, Blackcommon, Bolintlea, Kyleballygalvan, Gortnasmuttaun, Ballingarry Upper and surrounding areas. Customers can check if their property is included by visiting www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278. A map of the area can be

viewed on the supply and service section of water.ie.

All consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking.

Uisce Éireann’s Colin Cunningham said: “Public health is our number one priority and we would like to assure customers that the notice has been put in place to protect public health. Our compliance and operations experts are working to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible. We understand the impact a Boil Water Notice (BWN) has on the local community and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Uisce Éireann’s drinking water standards, as per EU Drinking Water regulations, are strict and

Nenagh Heritage

Week schedulefree events from 17 - 25 August

Tipperary County Council has revealed the full schedule of free events for heritage week in a few week’s time. The schedule is as follows:

17 August @ 11am - Walking tour with routes through Nenagh’s Historic and Cultural Quarter

20th August @ 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am and 2:30pm - Guided Historical Tours of Nenagh Courthouse

20th August @7pm - Law & Order: “The Kenyon Street Tragedy 1944” a presentation by Dr John Reynolds

21st August @ 11am - Poems for very young children by Ann Hogan

21st August @ 2pm - Heritage Treasure Hunt for Families

21st August @ 7pm - Kennedy Family Connections - A talk

22nd August @ 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm & 1:15pm - Tales of the Gaol with Ger Maher

22nd August @ 7pm - Nenagh

Military Barracks: Local Heritage and Family Connection - A presentation by Michael Reynolds 23rd August @ 11am - Connection with our Culinary Culture A Presentation by Peter Ward

23rd August @ 2:30pm - Walking tour with routes through Nenagh’s Historic and Cultural Quarter

23rd August @ 7pm - Nenagh a town with a story to tell - film premiere

24th August @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm - Stories from Nenagh Castle with Kevin Whelan

24th August @ 7pm - Ceol Agus Craic - an evening of entertainment, music and storytelling

25th August @11:30am - Life on Lough Derg presentation While events are free, booking is essential for any event as there are limited places.

Contact Nenagh Tourist Office for more info at 0871871932 or nenaghtouristoffice@tipperarycoco.ie

include wide safety margins. Where risks to water quality are identified through Uisce Éireann’s enhanced testing and monitoring programme, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is consulted, and Boil Water Notices are issued to protect public health. In all instances immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue to enable the lifting of the notice as quickly as it safe to do so, in agreement with the HSE.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on Boil Water Notices. Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled. Water must be boiled for:

• Drinking;

• Drinks made with water;

• Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;

• Brushing of teeth;

• Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water. What actions should be taken:

• Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads);

• Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling;

• Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water

from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink;

• Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water;

• Preparing Infant Formula: Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels

of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used. Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children. Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section on water.ie, on X @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

Grand opening announced for lakeside sauna and coffee business in North Tipp

Ritual Sauna is a custom-built sauna in Dromineer, overlooking the picturesque Lough Derg. In recent weeks they have started to welcome people to come out to Dromineer to heat up in the sauna after a lake swim and have also

started a run club, yoga and pilates classes all based on their premises in Dromineer. The business also offers coffee and treats on site. They have now announced that their official opening weekend will be the August bank holiday.

Visitors are invited out to enjoy €3 coffees on Saturday and €10 sauna sessions all day Sunday. There will also be pizza for everyone at the sunset sauna from 9-10pm on Sunday.

If you’re up for a lake swim or just fancy a coffee by the water head out to Dromineer on the bank holiday weekend and show your support for this new local business. The sauna is open every week from Friday-Monday.

Presentation Secondary School Clonmel celebrates another great year of education

As the conclusion of another academic year, well done to the students Junior and Leaving Cert at Presentation Secondary School in Clonmel for completing their exams. A challenging school year that has being very productive, both from an academic perspective and with our extra-curricular activities.

We would like to thank our team of dedicated teachers who, as ever, have gone above and beyond to ensure that our students are provided with many opportunities to enhance and enrich their school experience.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to our Board of Management, our Parents Council and our Student Council who have worked tirelessly to continue the promotion and enhancement of our school and the lives of those within it. We have celebrated numerous sporting, academic and cultural achievements this year. These accolades are just rewards for those who have trained and worked so hard to excel in so many diverse areas.

We wish to extend our very best wishes to our Leaving Cert students, in their exams and in the new chapter of their lives that they are about to commence.

LC Graduation 2024

Our LC Class of 2024 held their Graduation Mass in St Marys Church in May. Thanks to our RE & Music for their organisation of the event and to their Year Head,Ms O’Mahoney for her care to the students over their six years in our school.

Student of the Year was presented to Tanya O’Sullivan and Grainne Power was the winner of the Student Peer Award with Holly Hayes winning the CEIST Award. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners.

Ty Graduation 2024

TY Class of 23/24 held graduation afternoon in May. A beautiful celebration of all their achievements throughout the year. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. A truly fantastic group who embraced all the opportunities given to them. Well done to our Ty Co-ordinator Ms O’Dwyer for organising such a busy programme for the girls.

Dreamspace

Our team of innovative 5th-yearstudents made it to the top 5 in the Microsoft AI for Good competition, in partnership with RTE Brainwaves. Their project: An AI-enabled fishing net that identifies fish to prevent bycatch and overfishing but also empowers consumers and trawlers with shared knowledge. Through an intuitive app interface, consumers can learn about the origin, quality, and salinity of the waters where their fish were caught. This AI technology could be a game-changer for fishermen and trawlers, providing real-time information on fish availability and catch contents. The ultimate goal? To help consumers make informed, ethical decisions about their seafood purchases and enable trawlers to avoid overfishing. Here’s to a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand!

Big thank you to Bernie Goldbach @topgold for use of @ meta glasses(footage used in this post!), Digital Media lead @tus_ire

Finally thank you to Amanda Jolliffe @ajolliffe_edu @microsoftireland @rtejr for hosting a superb competition #microsoftIreland #msdreamspace #womeninSTEM

One Good School Award

We were delighted to receive our One Good School Award, this award is given as result of the work done to promote positive youth mental health.

Proud attendance award recipients at Presentation Secondary School for 2023/2024.

Transition Year Student Peer Award winner for 2023/2024, Grainne Power

One Good School Award (above) Presentation Secondary School, Clonmel were delighted to receive our One Good School Award, this award is given as result of the work done to promote positive youth mental health.

RTE Brainwaves presentation was a day to remember for students at the Presentation Secondary School, Clonmel. (SEE PANEL ON LEFT)

TY Class of 23/24 held graduation afternoon in May. A beautiful celebration of all their achievements throughout the year. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. A truly fantastic group who embraced all the opportunities given to them. Well done to our Ty Co-ordinator Ms O’Dwyer for organising such a busy programme for the girls.

RIGHT: The All Weather Pitch is progressing very nicely over the summer and is further progress now that when this photo was taken. Thanks to everyone for supporting our weekly lotto, we hope to launch more fundraising ventures in September.

Sports Department

All Ireland Schools Athletics

Congratulations to Niamh Clarke and Emer Brennan who performed with distinction at the All Ireland Schools Athletics Championships in Tullamore in June.

Niamh made the trip on Friday evening, and was rewarded with a 6th place finish in the Intermediate 2km Race Walk, an event that contained the recent winner of the Penn Relays title in Pennsylvania.

Emer journeyed on Saturday morning for an early start in 300m Hurdles. A full second improvement on her Munster success, would see Emer take home a coveted Bronze Medal in a hugely dramatic finish.

Brennan was again in medal contention in the 300m flat in the afternoon, before succumbing to the earlier exertions on the home straight, to finish a highly creditable 5th.

Both girls represented Munster in the Tailteann Games in Santry on June 22nd as a reward for their success.

At local level, Monday saw Lucy McGrath lift her first title, when winning the u14 Shot Put at the Tipperary Community Games Finals. Lucy qualifies directly to the All Ireland finals in Carlow.

Ludmila Podzimkova completes the round up, with her success in the junior category at the recent Walls of Fethard 5k.

A big Thank you to our athletics coach,David Kenneally for his outstanding work with the group.

Ladies GAA Aisling Kennedy Memorial Shield

Congrats to The Sisters of Charity who won the Aisling Kennedy Memorial Shield and thanks to Aisling’s mother Louise for presenting the medals.

Camogie

A huge congratulations to our senior camogie team who won the Hayes Intermediate Munster Intermediate Final against a very strong Mungret Community College in May. Both teams showed great skill and determination, but the Pres girls powered on in the second half and came away with a three point win. Final score: Pres Clonmel: 5.5 Mungret Community College 3.8.

New All Weather Pitch

Our new All Weather Pitch is progressing very nicely. Thanks to everyone for supporting our weekly lotto,we hope to launch more fundraising ventures in September.

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Recollections from 2007 with Joe Kenny

Pupils from St. Oliver’s School Clonmel photographed on May 3, 2007, whil;e working on their Participation Programme art project for Junction Festival 7.07. Back L to R: Lorraine Kiely, Theresia Guschlbauer (Junction Festival), Andrea Carroll (artist), Jim Oesterling (Operations Director Abbott), Edward Roche. Front L to R: Joseph Doyle, Emma Philips, Thomas Hawkens, Paedar Furlong (Calibration Supervisor Abbott), Róisín McGrath and Shannon Power.

Members of the Delaney family photographed at the inaugural Joe Delaney Cup final played at Newhill Park on Saturday evening, May 5, 2007, between Clonmel Town Youths and Nenagh AFC Youths. Clonmel Town Youths team were the inaugural winners after beating Nenagh AFC 5-1. The Delaney family members photographed at the match are Back L to R: Karen, John, Joe, Paul, Joan. Front L to R: Thomas, Eve and Emer.

Sisters of the late Catherine King, who organised a Coffee Evening in Kilsheelan for Daffodil Day

Photographed on Daffodil Day on April 26, 2007. L to R: June Hayes, Linda King and Margo King.

Athletes and supporters from Gortnahoe and Glengoole photographed at the County Athletics Finals of the Community Games held at the CBS grounds in Nenagh May 27, 2007.

Ladies from Killenaule and Ballingarry presenting the proceeds of their ‘Daffodil Day’ fundraising to the Irish Cancer Society on April 26, 2007. L to R: Patsy Burke, Mary Prendergast, Margaret O’Sullivan (Irish Cancer Society), Lilly Barrett, Bessie Nagle and Jill Clark (Head of Fundraising, Irish Cancer Society).

Members of Fethard Foróige Club photographed with leaders at their meeting on Friday, April 27, 2007, before heading off for a trip to the cinema in Clonmel. The club hold their meetings every Friday evening in the ICA Hall from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Recollections from 2007 with Joe Kenny

Members of Fetrhard GAA Club photographed at the grave of John Keating in Calvary Cemetery Fethard where he was honoured on May 25, 2007, by the South Board as part of the Centenary Celebrations in South Tipperary. L to R: Joe Ahearne, Sean Moloney, Tony Newport, Dick Fitzgerald, Liam Connolly, Percy O’Flynn and Austin Godfrey.

Athletes from Boherlahan photographed at the County Athletics Finals of the Community Games held at the CBS grounds in Nenagh May 27, 2007.

Referees Association members photographed at the presentation of the Tipperary Southern and District League Annual Awards prrsentation held in Clonmel on May 25, 2007. Back L to R: Tony Maher, Jim McKell, John Lyons, Paddy Keane, Michael Coady, Billy O’Donoghue. Front L to R: John Maguire, Tommy Mullery (Hall of Fame Award), John Hadnett (Referee of the Year Award) and John Teehan.

A section of the large attendance at the South Tipperary for Clean Industry Ltd meeting held in Rosegreen on May 21, 2007, to discuss the proposed Rendering & Waste Plant at Castleblake.

Rock Rovers supporters from Carrick-on-Suir photographed at the presentation of the Tipperary Southern and District League annual soccer awards prrsentation held in Clonmel on May 25, 2007.

Pupils from Killurney National School who were prizewinners in the STAG / STAC Art Competition photographed on May 11, 2007. Back L to R: Rachel Foyle, Kevin Guiry, Kieran McGuire, John Baylis. Front L to R: Joseph Ryan, Luisa Forte and Hannah Mallekoote.

Thurles Parish News

Newly Baptised Mollie Margo Jacinta Bermingham, Ashgrove, Monadreen.

Croía Ava Ryan, Collins Park.

Recently Deceased

Philip (Phil) Fahey, Monakeeba. John Kearney, Ikerrin Court, formerly Ballagh, Clonoulty.

Sr. Mary O’Grady, Presentation Convent, Thurles.

Nancy Fogarty, née Egan, Croke Street.

Delia (Bridie) Whelan, née Molloy, Castlefogarty, Ballycahill.

Philomena Cullagh, née Slattery, Nails Hill, Ballycahill.

Margaret (Peggy) Bannon (Twiggy), née Ryan, Clareen, Ballycahill.

Teresa Kinnane, née Studdart, Main Street, Toomevara.

Tosh Kellett, Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath.

Tony Younge, Castlelyons, Co. Cork.

Philip (Phil) Jones, Cork, formerly Croom, Co. Limerick.

Tom O’Connor, U.S.A. formerly Co. Clare.

Sara Bowden, New Zealand.

Market Quarter Project Works will commence on the Thurles Market Quarter farm buildings adjacent to Thurles Town Park on Tuesday next August 6th. The public car park

will be closed to the public from August 6th, 2024, to December 2025. Tipperary County Council apologies for any inconvenience caused during these works.

Sports Ability Day

Friday August 9th, Presentation Sports Complex, 12.30 - 1.30pm. 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 e information on their services. Event is free but booking is essential on www. tipperarysports.ie

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock The annual pilgrimage will be held on Sunday, August 4th, led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. Pilgrimage commences at 2.00 p.m.; Anointing of the sick: 2.30 p.m.; Concelebrated Mass: 3.00 p.m. Sacred Music on the day will be led by Cashel & Emly Diocesan Choir.

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

Loughtagalla Community Park and Residents Association funding

Loughtagalla Community Park and Residents Association is delighted to announce that they have secured funding from Tipperary County Council through the Community Climate Action Fund for Phase 3 of their redevelopment of Loughtagalla Park. The group expects to commence these works in the coming months with extensive tree and shrub planting, picket fence around the play area, and upgrading of the entrance area into a new plaza type entrance. The park has been totally transformed in recent years and is a place of great activity, especially during these summer months with kids free from school. The funding will help to further enhance the facilities in the Cathedral Town.

Tipperary Talons basketball club has been holding out on some big news! The word is finally out and Tipp Talons are thrilled to announce they will be entering into the National League Division 1 next season. This is a huge step forward for the club and they are excited to enter this next stage. Al last, men’s National League games will be back in Tipperary. Best of luck to all the squad and their coaches.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Thurles Musical Society to stage Hot Mikado in 2025

The ‘Three Little Maids’ sing in Andrews Sisters’ style.

Thurles Musical Society has announced that the modern take on the Gilbert and Sullivan classical musical The Mikado, will be their show for 2025.

The Society made the announcement at the weekend that Hot Mikado will be their production – a full twenty-five years after their Best Overall Show winning performance of the same show back in 2000. There had been much anticipation in Thurles at the announcement of the show and members were very keen to ascertain information on what shows the committee was considering from the March 2529th production in the Premier Hall. It was already known that Director Oliver Hurley will return to Thurles once more to take the reins, while Musical Director Mary Rose McNally is once again on board as is Stage Manager Anthony Kirby, and Stage

Director Rita Callanan. And, since the identity of the show was made known on social media, there has been much excitement as Hot Mikado is regarded as a really fun show to be on stage for. The plot of Hot Mikado does not stray far from the Gilbert and Sullivan original, with a similar satiric tone. Katisha is played as a vamp. Ko-Ko is characterized in a manner similar to such characters as Sergeant Bilko. An extra male character, Junior, is added, who takes some of PishTush’s lines and sings the solo in “Braid the raven hair.” The show is set in Japan in the 1940s, with suggested settings and costuming combining Japanese design with American 1940s design. The set

uses Japanese architecture and the costumes include bright colours and style which really give the show a lively feel.

The score uses much of Sullivan’s original music but is reorchestrated using 1940s popular musical harmonies and arrangements and a wide range of styles, including jazz, hot gospel, blues, rock, Cab Calloway swing, and torch songs. The ‘Three Little Maids’ sing in Andrews Sisters’ style. Many of the songs of Hot Mikado have the same name and melody as in The Mikado, but often have a twist. For example, the song “I Am So Proud” has the same melody for the verses, changing only towards the end, where it folds into a more jazzy round. The dances called for include the Lindy Hop, tapdancing, the jitterbug and other 1940s dances. So, it will be a big dance show and TMS is no stranger to such productions with this year’s Big Fish featuring many big dance numbers also.

Eight of the Thurles cast from 2000 were on stage for this

year’s production and it will be interesting to see how many will survive the 25 year hiatus and return to the stage for Hot Mikado again in 2025. The main role players in 2000 were Dixie Byrne (Pish Tush); John Butler (Ko Ko); Michael McLoughlin (Nanki-Poo); Maria McElgunn (Yum Yum); Nina Scott ()Pitti Sing); Trish Kirby (Peeb Po); John Scott (PooBah); Niki Kennedy (Katisha); Donal Taylor (Mikado); Michael Molumby (Junior). The show ran from April 9-15th in the Premier Hall and was Directed by Tony Finnegan, with Mary Rose McNally as Musical Director and Danny Carroll as Conductor of the Orchestra. Stage Manager was Tommy Sweeney and Stage Director was the late Pat Ivory. Rehearsals for the 2025 production will commence later in the year with the auditions to be held on Sunday November 24th.

Pictured are some of the ladies’ chorus from the Hot Mikado in 2000.

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Thurles Golf Club welcome minor heroes

Thurles Golf Club was delighted to welcome Tiarnan Ryan, Euan Murray, Cillian Minogue and Captain Cathal O Reilly from the successful Munster and All

Ireland winning Tipperary Panel to the clubhouse with their trophies last week. No stranger to the golf course as well as the hurling field,

Thurles Golf Club members were pleased to present these young men with honorary club membership for the rest of the year with introductory golf

Thurles Golf Club presents Captains Prizes

The presentation of Thurles Golf Clubs Captains Prize by Delahunt took place recently at the Clubhouse. Fifty-one participants played for the muchcoveted title and after some great golf played, the winner turned out to be Anna Stapleton with Reena O’Brien coming home in second place. The Gross prize went to Laura Ryan; third was Avril Kerrigan with Grainne Moore in fourth position. The Twos competition was won by Susan Troy at 11th.

Congratulations to all the winners and to all who participated in the Captains Prize.

Well done to the boys and congratulations to them on their success in the blue and gold jersey.

lessons.

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Town Tipp through A trip

Ripping out the soul of Dundrum says Cllr John O’Heney

I would question the motives behind the decision to house this IPAS Centre in the area and the word ‘Greed’ comes to mind” said the Councillor.

Independent Councillor John O’Heney says that the proposed IPAS Centre for Dundrum House Hotel is “ripping out the soul of Dundrum”.

BY MARTIN QUINN

Cllr. O’Heney made the comments following his recent attendance at four public meetings in Dundrum and also having attended a meeting on Monday July 22nd at the Municipal District Offices in Tipperary Town with representatives from the Department of Integration.

Cllr. O’Heney says that it is only now that they have truly become fully aware of the long term intentions regarding the Departments plans to turn Dundrum House Hotel into a long-term IPAS Centre. “To lose Dundrum House Hotel as an amenity in West Tipperary is a huge blow to the area and the wider Tourism sector of

the County. Dundrum House House is a renowned Hotel, Golf Club, Leisure Centre, Restaurant and Bar, and it should be kept as such. To potentially lose these amenities to our area is ripping the social fibre and fabric out of our area. I stand with the Residents of Dundrum and the Business people of the area who have voiced their opposition to this occurring” said the Councillor. O’Heney went on to say that huge concerns have to be raised on how the IPAS Centres are being implemented nationally, and that it is clear that the current Government policy is not working. “The closing down of local hotels and other local amenities to accommodate this is not right. There has been a major lack of consultation and communication with the

general public, particularly with the people of Dundrum. I would question and doubt whether the correct assessments have been done on the services in an area that will be needed to accommodate the project into the future. This decision will have a long-term impact on local schools, shops, doctors, hospitals, and security within the wider community. The Hotel has provided employment to local residents for decades. There will be a major economic impact on Dundrum Village going forward as the village will not have any knock-on benefits that having a working Hotel in the area provides. I would question the motives behind the decision to house this IPAS Centre in the area and the word ‘Greed’ comes to mind” said the Councillor. In late May, an around-the clock demonstration began outside the Hotel in Dundrum following reports that the facility, which had been accommodating Ukrainian refugees, would also begin to be used as an IPAS centre. The 18th century country estate, situated around 14km from both Cashel and Tipperary Town, continues to trade as a golf resort and leisure facility. In 1730 the Maude family built Dundrum House with 2400 acres. The Maude family rose to great eminence, attending to

the rank of Viscounts Hawarden and Earls of Montalt, in the peerage of the United Kingdom. The family has produced many distinguished soldiers including the famous general Maude, who fought a series of brilliant campaigns in the First World War. Clementina Maude, Viscountess Hawarden, who lived with her husband Cornwallis Maude, 4th Viscount Hawarden, at Dundrum, was a renowned portrait photographer of the Victorian Era. She produced over 800 photographs and many in her collection are from her time in Dundrum. The English author and poet, Lewis Carroll, brought his children to be photographed by her. Given all the history that is there in Dundrum House, it is therefore regrettable to see place now the centre of controversy. Cllr. O’Heney has stated that what is now being proposed for Dundrum is not an amicable or agreeable solution. “I have spent the entirety of my adult life helping people in need and I fully empathise with people who have been displaced, particularly by war and through no fault of their own. However, there must be a better solution to this issue on a national level. Putting so many people in such a small area simply cannot be good for them in the long-term, for either their mental health

or their well being. I call on the Department of Integration not to sign any contract turning Dundrum House Hotel into a

long-term IPAS Centre and to look for an alternative solution to this issue” concluded the Councillor.

Tramore tennis win for young Bansha man

with Martin Quinn

Darragh Healy is pictured after winning the U/18 Boys Singles Junior Tournament at Tramore

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THERE WAS A CUSTOMARY CUTTING OF THE BIRTHDAY CAKE BY THE C-SAW VOLUNTEERS

C-Saw Tipperary Town service celebrates its 2nd Birthday

Suicide is very serious, and C-Saw wants to make people aware that there is help for you

C-SAW Tipperary is a voluntary organisation providing a drop-in ‘listening ear’ support service for anyone who is feeling sad and depressed.

BY MARTIN QUINN

C-SAW was established to help members of the community who have lost loved ones to suicide and the service has been extended to all individuals seeking support because of feeling low, sad or depressed. It offers free confidential services in a safe welcoming environment. C-SAW is there for those feeling the sorrow and the pain, to help get back the strength they feel that they cannot regain.

Suicide is very serious, and C-Saw wants to make people aware that there is help for you and the pain you feel and cannot bare. C-Saw HQ is located at 24 William Street, Clonmel Co. Tipperary and there is a drop-in service each Monday at the CJ Kickham Band Rooms in Tipperary Town. On Monday July 29th, the Tipp town service celebrated its 2nd Birthday at a function at the CJ Kickham Band Rooms. Margi Maxwell welcomed the attendance to the celebration saying that this service would not be possible without the support of volunteers. “I would like to welcome the volunteers who are here today and also the volunteers that have travelled from Clonmel. Obviously the service is very

important in the community and I want to thank you all for your involvement and to welcome some new faces to the service. We are very grateful for your support” said Margi. Founder of C-Saw Joe Leahy also extended a welcome to everyone. “I want to thank all of our volunteers here in Tipp town for keeping the show on the road here over the past two years.

I would like to thank everyone who has called here to have a chat and to ‘shoot the breeze’ every Monday morning. It is great to see such a big crowd here and please continue to spread the word and keep calling” said Joe. There was the customary cutting of the birthday cake by the C-Saw volunteers and there was a great selection of delicious pastries provided for patrons. The Tipp town drop-in service is open every Monday morning from 10am at the CJ Kickham Band Rooms.

During the birthday celebrations Donnacha O’Grady and Chrissie Greene attended to present a cheque for €1,330, the proceeds of the Ned Greene Memorial Tournament, which was held at the Canon Hayes Sports Complex on Saturday June 29th. The money will be divided equally between C-Saw Tipp town and Tipperary Special Olympics Club.

Carol O’Donovan and Margaret Clarke looking after the catering at the 2nd birthday celebrations of C-Saw in Tipperary town

Cutting the cake to mark the 2nd birthday of C-Saw in Tipperary Town

C-Saw founder Joe Leahy at the 2nd birthday celebrations in Tipp town

News from the community

BALLYLOOBY/DUHILL

BALLYLOOBY/CASTLE-

GRACE GAA

Result: 23/7/24: No jackpot winner. One match three: Pat Whelan on-line. Lucky Numbers drawn: 6, 13, 17 & 28. Next week’s jackpot €2,800. The club extend their thanks for your continued support. Tickets available at usual outlets & clubforce.com-Ballylooby/Castlegrace Gaa

AGE STRONG

Age strong Physio Class in Duhill Hall with Joanne on Tuesdays at 6: 45pm Yoga will return in Sept NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK

Duhill Community Council in conjunction with Ballyporeen Heritage Group will be launched in Duhill Hall, Saturday 17th August at 8pm and will continue on Sunday morning 18th August at 9:30 am (after mass)

Any photographs and memorabilia of life in Duhill over the past 50 years,

We are looking for pictures of nights in the hall, old field days, GAA photographs, old communion and confirmation photos of children from the area, anyone willing to share their wedding pictures etc, any old pictures taken at The Cross Bar, Ryan’s, Graigue Myles’s Tubrid, old creamery days etc..

Anything you may have to represent the people of Duhill and life in Duhill and surrounding areas through the years and give visitors to the event a trip down memory lane

All photographs will be copied and returned, all memorabilia will be returned, Contact Mary Moloney on 086 8502443 or any member of Duhill Community Hall

CLOGHEEN COMMUNITY

CENTRE FESTIVAL

Best wishes to our neighbours on their forthcoming Country & Western Bank Holiday Festival weekend

Thursday: Carey’s Life Pharmacy 5km Road Race at 8pm Friday: Fancy Dress with a Country theme Country Music by Tipp FM’s Owen Lonergan Saturdays: Country & Western

night BBQ. Line Dancing & Jiving all are welcome.

Sunday: National Sheep Race 7pm

CEMETERY MASSES

Cemetery Masses continue for this pastoral link of Parishes Shanrahan Cemetery Mass on this Wednesday 31st July @ 7:30pm

Ballylooby Cemetery Mass 1st

September & 3:30pm

Duhill Cemetery Mass 8th

September @ 4:30pm ( Change in time for Duhill to 4:30pm)

CLONMEL FRIARY CHURCH CONCERT

Sean Keane Concert in support of the Friary maintenance will take place in the Friary Church on August 3rd at 8pm.

GAA NEWS

South U19 Hurling result: Knockmealdown Gaels 4-27 Cahir 3-11

DRIVE IN BINGO

Drive in Bingo comes to Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA. Please join us on Sunday 8th September for Drive in Bingo. Gates open at 12 and eyes down at 2 pm.

Great cash prizes and free entry for raffle per car on the day.

SYMPATHY

The death occurred of Seamus (Jim) O’Halloran, (Late Garda Siochána) Greystones , Co.Wicklow & late of New Inn. We extend our sympathy to his wife Janey ( nee Coffey) late of Castlegrace & family extended O’Halloran & Coffey families. Funeral took place in Greystones on Saturday July 27th.

Sympathy is also extended to William & Mary O’Keeffe ( Market Stone- Bar & Restaurant) parent’s & extended families on the passing of Raymond O’Keeffe late of Doon Araglen. Funeral took place in Ballyporeen on Monday July 29th.

Our sympathy to the parents, extended family of Bradley ‘B’ Foran late of Ardfinnan. Funeral mass will take place in the Church of the Holy family Ardfinnan followed by burial in St Finnian’s Cemetery on Tuesday July 30th. May they rest in peace.

KATHLEEN MOLONEY

Subject: As part of the Communicating Europe Initiative night in Duhill on May 23rd. We were delighted to have both Ballylooby National School and Clogheen National School involved,schools completed some fantastic projects with an amazing amount of information about The European Union. Duhill Community Council members were pictured this week presenting €300 each to both schools for their involvement. Mol an

tiocfaidh sí. (SEE ALSO PHOTO AT BOTTOM OF PAGE).

CLOGHEEN

MICHAEL HARRINGTON

Deepest sympathies are extended to the Harrington Family on the recent death of Michael, Galtee View Ballyporeen and late of Mitchelstown.

May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

CLOGHEEN MENS SHED.

Clogheen Mens Shed has been selected by the Irish Mens Shed association as the venue to host the “ Sheds For Life” programme this Autumn 2024.

This programme will run for a period of 10 weeks, each Wednesday for three hours, 10am to 1pm. The programme will commence on Wednesday September 25 to Wednesday November 27 2024.

The Sheds or Life is a health and welbeing programme that will cover a range of areas to support Mens Physical, mental and Social wellbeing, and is open to all Men over the age of 50 years. It is not a requirement to be a member of a Mens Shed to take part in this programme. If you are interested you can contact Clogheen Mens by calling in on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours

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of 10am to 12 noon, or by phoning 087 3808903 or 086 8487761.

As some of the tutors will be travelling to Clogheen from Dublin it will be a requirement for signing up for the programme that you intend to attend at least 8 out of the 10 sessions.

This course is totally free of charge and is beibg run under the auspices of the Irish Mens Shed Association.

We would also like to express our thanks to St Pauls Community Council in affording us the use of the Community Centre for the 10 weeks.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

We extend our deepest sympathies to the O’Keeffe family Doon Araglen Co Cork on the recent death of Raymond after a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity.

Raymond is survived by his parents, brothers, sisters his partner Belinda and all his extended family and friends. Burial took place after requiem mass in Ballyporeen church and laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May his kind and gentle soul resin peace.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB

u19B Hurling

Knockmealdown Gaels u19: 4-27 Cahir: 3-11(20)

Fixture: Friday Aug 2

FBD County Premier Junior Football, Fr. Sheehy’s v Cashel King Cormac’s, In Cahir at 7.15PM

Reminder that the Tipperary GAA county draw closes on July 31st . This is a fantastic opportunity to win huge cash prizes every month while helping your club and county who share the profits.

Ideally contact a committee member and if you go online at tipperary Gaa.ie please register

preparations for the Clogheen

Road

will take place on this Thursday, August 1 starting at 8 pm

Fr Sheehy’s as your club. Last year

Fr Sheehy’s had 9 prize winners. This is a key source of funding to provide coaching , facilities and games for all our teams. Thanks for your support.

FR SHEEHY’S LOTTO Lotto result 13,18,24,28.

We had no jackpot winner and no match 3’s - 5 lucky dips win €30 each.

Shane Fox Online

Patricia Hickey Online

Rebecca Burke Ballylooby Larry Keating Clogheen Ann Murphy Ballyhist. Next week’s jackpot will be €9,450 in Butlers Bar Burncourt

óige agus

LEFT: Jonathan Carey representing race sponsors John G Carey, Pharmacy, Clogheen, and Paudie Costelloe making final

Festival 5K

Race which

News from the community

BALLYMACARBRY

BALLYMAC BINGO IS BACK – THIS FRIDAY

AUGUST 2

Summer Bingo continues this coming Friday Aug 2nd in the community centre. Our Bingo continues to see huge crowds which is great. This has been a critical fundraiser for our Panda Playground and will hopefully continue to be into the future as we work to reach our fund fundraising target! Doors open at 7.30pm with the first call at 8pm sharp!

PANDA PLAYGROUND

ALMOST HERE!

It’s been an exciting week on the playground front. Construction is now complete. The facility now needs to be inspected and insured in advance of opening which we are hopeful will happen this week. The finished product is truly wonderful and based on the first impressions of onlookers throughout the week, this playground will be a fantastic addition to our community.

We continue to receive much needed financial support from the community for this playground. Thanks to all those that have supported us and donated. We

are still short of our required fund of €170,000. A bank loan is being used to bridge this gap. If you are in a position to donate, you can still do so. Please contact the Community Centre at 086 032 8467 or view our social media for donation details. By donating you are contributing to a wonderful long lasting amenity which will bring laughter and fun into the heart of our beautiful village for years to come.

COMMUNITY CENTRE CLEAN UP

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time last Sunday morning to help with the big cleanup around the community centre in advance of our playground opening! Thanks to your hard work, the bank was weeded, shrubs and hedges were trimmed, walls were power washed, and fences and benches were painted. Many hands make light work, and we are so lucky to have such wonderful people in our community willing to lend a hand.

TESCO COMMUNITY FUND

We would like to sincerely thank Tesco Clonmel for their support of our playground through their Blue

NEW INN

KNOCKGRAFFON 25 CARDS

Winners on Wednesday July 24 with 14 games were Jim Meskell/Tim Joe McGrath and in joint second place with 9 games each were Brian Blackmore/ Philip Hickey and Mary Gleeson/ Maisie O’Grady. Table prizes to brothers John & Thomas Kennedy and Martina Kelly / Liam Cleary. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome.

LOTTO RESULTS

Draw from Saturday July 27, nos are 12, 27, 28 and 30. NO WINNER (S) : Lucky dips x 4: Muireann Ingham, Kay Ryan, Kieran McGovern and Simon Anchell to be entered into July’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers : Michael Purcell, Phil Ryan, Rockwell Rovers x 2 in with a chance to win €100. This week’s jackpot is €2,600 - thank you for your continued support.

TIPPERARY CLUB DRAW

The new Tipperary Clubs Draw 2024 - 2025 commences on Wednesday July 31. This year’s draw is the biggest ever with amazing CASH prizes & more. Don’t be late, purchase your ticket. Please contact PJ Moloney or Mary Newman if you wish to join. If you joined the Friends of Rockwell Rovers package, you are already in! You’ve got to be in it to win it!!

EAMON WALL

Our hard working volunteer playground groundworks team (not all included). Thank you all

Token Community Fund. Martin and Lena from Tesco visited us last week to present our fundraiser with over €800. This will make a huge difference. Further good news from Tesco is that our playground fundraiser will be included in the stores next Blue Token campaign, so shoppers can continue to support us for the next number of weeks!

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Thank you to Martin from Tesco Clonmel who presented Panda Playground with over €800 last week.

LEFT:

Pictured for the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic is John Hally (senior chairperson) and Mary Flynn (wife of the late Willie Flynn) at Cahir Park Golf club recently. Willie was a stalwart of Rockwell Rovers Gaa club, a great clubman and accountant for the club for many years. Willie always gave freely of his time to the Club and his children continue the family tradition, with Martina, Alma, Tommy and Willie jnr all involved with the club either as players, coaches or in admin positions. His pride in his children and grandchildren playing for the club was all important to Willie who rarely missed any match along with his wife, Mary.

LEFT:

Pictured here for the Willie Flynn Memorial Golf Classic are Rockwell Rovers Gaa club officials John Hally (senior chairperson) holding the Irish Press Cup, Jimmy Looby (president) holding the John Doyle Cup and Tommy Buckley (juvenile chairperson) at Cahir Park Golf club recently.

A little bit of history : following a proposal from Tipperary, the Munster Council approved the commissioning of the new John Doyle Cup, which was presented for the first time to the 2024 Munster Minor Hurling Champions i.e Tipperary. John Doyle from Holycross-Ballycahill in County Tipperary was one of the legends of the game of hurling, winning 8 All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles and 10 Munster Senior Hurling Championship titles in an inter-county career spanning from 1949 to 1967.

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW

For the second time in three weeks the weekly Jackpot which on Monday night, July 22, was €1600 produced an outright winner on the night in Mark Lonergan c/o Nicholas Lonergan. A regular supporter of our draw well done Mark.

The following took the runners-up prizes of €25 each, Pat Franklin Miltown, Noreen Ryan Monard, Kathleen Moroney c/o Hilda Franklin and Neddie and Helen Kenefick Lr Monard.

The sellers prize went to Con Aherne and the Jackpot for last Monday night, July 29, resumed at €1500.

SOLOGHEAD GAA

Played in Cashel last Friday evening Sologhead guaranteed their place in the knockout stages of this years West Junior B Hurling Championship with a runaway victory over Cashel KCs 5-27 to 2-13.

The tone was set early with two first half well taken goals by full forward Anthony Owens and coupled with a number of long range points by Jack Redican, Stephen Dee, Faoláin Doyle, Eoin Riordan, James Dee and Tristan Stokes, Sologhead had assembled a solid twelve point advantage at the break and for Cashel KCs surely a bridge too far.

The second half saw more of the same from Sologhead and while Cashel did find the net on two occasions Sologhead were equal to the task in hand with three further goals and with the introduction of all five substitutes who all left their mark on the game, Sologhead can now look forward with a degree of confidence.

Team, Phillip Doherty, Brian Garvin, Noel Kennedy, Edward Nolan, Kevin Ryan, Brendan Collins, Jack Redican, Denis O’Shea, Christopher O’Connor, Faolán Doyle, Stephen Dee, Eoin

Riordan, James Dee, Anthony Owens, Tristan Stokes.

Subs:Josh Fahey, James Power, Damien Ryan, Aidan Riordan, Declan Riordan SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to her family and friends of the late Mary Redfern RIP (nee Myers) of St. Patrick’s Ave and late of Coolnagun Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy, she will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons John, Walter and Patrick, her daughters Elsie, Kay, Mary, Majella, Anna, Breda and Tracie, her 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her sisters Kathleen, Margaret, Theresa, her brother John, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Following the 12 noon funeral mass in St. Michaels Church Wednesday, July 31, Mary will be laid to rest in Tipperary.

CÚL CAMP

Our Cúl Camp will take place this Monday, August 5, through to Friday, August 9. FAMILY FUN DAY

Sologhead GAA Club along with Monard Community Hall and St. Nicholas’ FC will hold a Community Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 11, from 1 to 4pm in Sologhead GAA field. With a variety of events and attractions to suit all ages, all are very welcome to come along and enjoy.

ST NICHOLAS FC

The winner of their weekly 50/50 fundraiser Draw on last Wednesday night, July 24, was Dolores Kirby of Kyle who collected €200 and completing a well deserved winning family double selection on the night and a real driving force in St. Nicholas’ Club is her husband John who won the free Christmas Draw entry for €1000.

TOMMY FITZGERALD

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JOE KENNY

Fethard Volleyball celebrates its 50th anniversary with reunion

A simple text message sent out at the beginning of the year mentioning that, as this time fifty years ago a group of volleyball players had won an All-Ireland final in Ballyphehane, Cork, and as a result would represent Ireland in the F.I.S.E.C. games in Zaragoza, it was reunion time, planned for July 24, 2024.

What a day July 24, 2024, turned out to be – we all turned out to be met at the car park opposite Fethard Ballroom, some sure of who they would meet, others no so sure, as it was 50 years since some of us had met.

When the introductions were complete, we all walked to see the remains of the original volleyball court on the grounds of the Presentation Convent – a court that had seen lots of hard training work in its prime – and a few tears presently to see it now totally overgrown, covered in weeds and grass, far from the pristine tarmac lined court we had become accustomed to. Following our lovely stroll, we made out way to Sadlers where we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Memories began to return as our group increased and the noise level also increased as everyone recalled their own memories and stories from fifty years ago.

Special guest, Sr. Fidelis Purcell – the lady who started it all – then arrived, with more memories, photos and recollections of the actual international matches played in Zaragoza.

The hours passed and fun continued until the ‘Volleyball Reunion Day’ came to a conclusion some time later, with the promise of ‘Reunion 2’. What a memorable day with a very memorable group of friends. Up Fethard! Still the chant after 50 years.

Local doctor works with equestrian Irish Olympic teams

Dr Linsey Mason from Rocklow Medical Centre in Fethard is the Irish team’s equestrian doctor with Horse Sport Ireland and was delighted with this opportunity to attend the Olympics. “We have amazing equestrian athletes in Ireland and with teams qualified in the eventing, showjumping and individual dressage. It is an amazing opportunity to be able to support these athletes.”

Dr Linsey will take on the important anti-doping role and doctor for the athletes.

Died Recently

The late Johanna (Joan) Bradshaw, Fr Tirry Park, and formerly of Drumdeel, Fethard who died recently

The death has occurred on Thursday, July 25, 2024, of Johanna (Joan) Bradshaw, Fr Tirry Park, Fethard and formerly of Drumdeel, Fethard. Deeply regretted by her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Sunday, July 28, at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

The death has occurred on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, of Patrick (Paddy) O’Rourke, Terenure, Dublin, and formerly, Kilnockin, Fethard (retired from Irish Distillers), very peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his parents

David and Josie, sister Carmel (FMM), and grandson Luís. Beloved husband and best friend to Geraldine for sixty years, loving dad to Patricia, Anne-Marie, Úna and Shelagh. Beloved brother of Sr. Brenda. Paddy will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and family, sister, grandchildren, Jeffrey, Álvaro, Alannah, Shane, sons-in-law Rodney, Paul, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass took place on July 29, at St. Pius X Church, with burial thereafter in Mt. Venus Cemetery, D16 RH50.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Circus coming Circus Corvinni coming to Fethard next Weekend

Children are in for a treat this weekend with the arrival of ‘Circus Corvinni’ make their first ever visit to Fethard town, presenting a dazzling performance under their theatre style ‘Big Tom’. The Circus will include three performances at The Valley, Fethard, on Friday, August 2, at 7pm; Saturday August 3, at 5pm; and Sunday August 4, at 3pm. For further information you can call Tel: 087 7555062 or 087 9478038.

Baby Yoga

Baby Yoga starting in Fethard – stretch, move and relax with baby.

Baby Yoga for pre-mobile babies - 12 weeks – crawling, at Fethard Convent Community Hall on Thursdays from 10am to 11.15am, from August 8 to September 5. Five sessions cost €60. Sessions include gentle yoga, movement, singing, breathing, relaxation for grown ups with their little ones. For further information contact Judith Moclair 083 0029124.

Social Dancing

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, August 4, to the music of ‘Peter Burke. All are welcome to come along and enjoy us for a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes and raffle.

Church Lotto

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Parish Lotto on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 16 and 18. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Grainne Diver. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, August 1, will be €4,100.

GAA Sports Lotto Results

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 4, 17, 27 and 32. We had no Jackpot winner and three Match 3 winners who received €50 each: Darren Phelan, Christopher Quinn and Simone Feehily. One lucky dip winner received €100: Simone Feehily. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, July 30, when the jackpot is €30,000.

The late Paddy O’Rourke, Terenure and Fethard who died recently

Dr Linsey Mason from Rocklow Medical Centre in Fethard, photographed with her children Conor, Emily and Tom Mason

Photographed at the 50th Anniversary Volleyball Reunion held in Fethard are L to R: Rita O’Connor, Sr. Fidelis Purcell, and Catherine Newport.

Photographed at the 50th Anniversary Volleyball Reunion held in Fethard are L to R: Helen Roche, Trudy Hanrahan, Eileen Wright and Bernie Coady.

Photographed at the 50th Anniversary Volleyball Reunion held in Fethard are L to R: Deirdre Smith, Mary White and Finola Horan.

Big John shares his thoughts on this weekends Senior Football Championship matches

Last Sunday’s All Ireland Football Final will have done nothing to whet the appetite for football this weekend as the first round of the Senior and Intermediate Football Championships get under way. Still, I’m nothing if not committed and as I do every year, I will give you my thoughts and predictions on this weekends Senior Football Championship matches. And as happens every year, someone will no doubt remind me when I get one of the predictions wrong. A new format has being adopted this year as Drom-Inch decided to remove their last remaining excuse for not winning the Dan Breen every year by not entering this year’s football championship. While every club is fully entitled to do what the think is best for the selves, Drom-Inch’s decision certainly left the Football Board with a headache they could have done without.

This year we only have 3 groups (one four team group, one three team group and a six team group). The top two in Groups 1 & 2 qualify for the quarter-finals while the top four in Group 3 also qualify.

Group 1:

Last year’s beaten county finalists JK Brackens open their 2024 campaign in Cashel at 7pm on Saturday with a game against newly promoted and very welcome additions to the senior football ranks, Grangemockler-Ballyneale.

Regular readers of this column will know that I’m a big admirer of the way the South team try to play football. When they are at their best they can be a joy to watch. Unfortunately for them they are not the biggest team in the world and I feel this has counted against them in the big games over the past few years. Beaten county intermediate finalists in 2020 & 2021, they eventually got over the line after a replay win over Aherlow in last year’s decider. Playing football in July/August is completely different to playing football on the heavier pitches of late September/October and if they are going to survive at senior level they will need to bulk up. With no relegation in this year’s championship, they can treat this year as a spying mission to see what the standards required at senior level are. JK Brackens are a seasoned team at this stage and are coming into this game off the back of a classy performance in the senior hurling championship last week. As everyone in Templemore will tell you, when the hurling is going well, the football goes well and vice versa. Word on the field tells me that Grangemockler-Ballyneale are missing a number of players for this match who are still in the USA so with that in mind I’m going to J.K. Brackens to come out top in this game.

The second game is Group 1 is between Ardfinnan and Kilsheelan takes place in Cahir on Saturday at 7pm. I have watched Ardfinnan on numerous occasions over the past few years and while they have been unlucky in some games, they have also been their own worst enemy in other games. As good as any team in the county at working the ball up to the opposition 45m line, all too often when they get there they insist on hand passing lateral across the field which allows opponents to get back and erect the wall. If they can correct that “flaw” then I would have them amongst the top 8 teams in the county.

Of course they won’t get it all their own way against a talented Kilsheelan side. I have described Kilsheelan before as the Rory

McIlroy of Tipperary Football. They have huge talent at their disposal and I always expect great things from them but when it gets to the business end of the championship they falter. Like Grangemockler-Ballyneale, they are one of the most exciting teams to watch when they go out and play front foot football but sometimes they get in their own way by tactically over-complicating things. Not that Kilsheelan would ever have to worry about relegation but with the threat removed this year, they may not have as much football played as in other years and that might make them vulnerable in this game. For that reason, I’m going to give a very very tentative nod to Ardfinnan to come out on top here.

Group 2:

A three team group in a championship is never ideal but once DromInch withdrew from the championship, it was always going to be the case that we’d have at least one group with an odd number. Upperchurch-Drombane will be favourites to top this group but they have the weekend off so the only game in Group 2 is the clash of Ballina and Cahir in The Ragg on Sunday at 2:30pm. Cahir surprised many with a few results against the head last year and they will have to do the same this year if they hope to progress out of this group. They did produce a number of decent underage teams a few years ago but for one reason or another the excepted successful transition to senior hasn’t taken place and I fear they will have a long afternoon against a Ballina side who will rightly have ambitions of going deep into this year’s championship. Steven O’Brien’s fitness can never be taken for granted as the poor chap is dogged by injuries but even if Steven doesn’t play this one, Ballina, one of the most organised teams in the county, will surely still have enough to get their campaign off to a winning start.

Group 3:

The crazy group of six with four to qualify for the county quarterfinals. First up we have Moyle Rovers v Ballyporeen. It’s the League Champions against the team who didn’t win a game in the league but that probably doesn’t tell the full story. Ballyporeen, as we know, possess two of the best forwards in the county in the legendary Conor Sweeney and his prodigy young Darragh Brennan. They are

two match winners on any given day so the instructions from the Ballyporeen management should be very uncomplicated. “Keep It Simple Stupid” was the instruction of US Airforce Engineer, Kelly Johnson to a group of aircraft engineers back in the 60’s. Johnson’s theory was that all systems work better when they are simple rather than complicated. Paddy O’Gorman, the Ballyporeen manager, could do worse than to employ the K.I.S.S principle at the weekend. Defend like tigers and get quick ball into Sweeney and Brennan. But even at that they will have their work cut out against a Moyle Rovers side who arrive into this game cock-a-hoop after winning the league and also the South Championship, beating Clonmel Commercials three times along the way. But as we know league and championship are two different animals, so Rovers will have to guard against complacency and if they do that they should have enough to come out on the right side in New Inn on Sunday at 2pm. The next game in this group takes place in Bansha on Saturday at 7pm with the meeting of 3-in-a row chasing Clonmel Commercials and Tipperary town side Arravale Rovers. For the first time in years I see Clonmel Commercials as slightly vulnerable. The loss of their spiritual leader and best player, Seamus Kennedy, is a huge blow to them as is the loss of rising star James Morris who is also ruled out for the year. That said, they still have to be favourites for the championship and although they have struggled the odd time against Arravale Rovers in the past, I’m not expecting any major surprise this weekend. Arravale might rightly feel they have a serious chance of grabbing a place in the quarter-finals as one of the top four but if they are to do that they will need to target other games rather than this one.

The good book tells us that “the last shall be first and the first shall be last” and so final game previewed here will actually be the first game to be played in this year’s championship, when old rivals Loughmore- Castleiney and Killenaule meet on Friday night at 7:30 in Littleton.

Over the years these two teams have fought out some ding-dong battles in the group stages and although Killenaule have often threatened an upset, I can’t recall them ever causing one. Killenaule’s sole focus this year is most likely the Intermediate Hurling Championship while, much like what I said about JK Brackens earlier in this preview, when Loughmore-Castleiney are going well in the hurling they always seem to go well in the football and they are certainly flying in the hurling this year. For that reason, I can not see anything but a Loughmore-Castleiney win this Friday night.

Conor Sweeney will have a major role to play for Ballyporeen

Ronan Quirke’s

Extra Time

The Gang of Three

Back in 1936, Europe was a nervous place. Nazi Germany was in the ascendency and the 1936 Berlin Games were imminent.

James Cleveland Owens, more popularly known as ‘Jesse’ would go on and dominate those Games, winning four gold medals. A feat that would not be replicated on the track until 1984 when Carl Lewis emulated him.

What you may not know, is the fact that Ireland did not send a team to the 1936 Olympic Games.

As a nation, we were still in our infancy, we were only 14 years old, and partition had left legacy issues.

The core issue of the 1936 Games would be whether Ireland would send a team that represented 32 counties or 26? That is a little simplistic in its interpretation as there were other political issues at play, but it goes to the heart of our non-participation in those Games.

Thankfully, we have moved on from the 1936 non-participation.

I am resisting from using the term ‘boycott’ as to do so would liken the position of the Irish team in 1936 with the USA in 1980 or the USSR in 1984. We didn’t boycott the 1936 Games, rather we couldn’t agree on what it was the team would represent.

As I watch Ciara Magheen and Daniel Wiffin and Rhys McClenaghan and Rory McIlroy, along with several boxers and

rugby players, represent Ireland at the Paris Games, I am appreciative of those whose foresight allowed athletes born in the six counties to choose which country’s singlet that they would wear.

In Paris, Ireland’s has representatives from 31 counties. Leitrim is the only one to miss out. All six Northern Counties are represented. In Tipperary we can proudly boast three athletes from our parishes. Sarah Lavin’s mother is from Cloughjordan so she counts as four.

The 1936 Games though have a sub-plot in the Irish Olympic story, and that relates to Pat O’Callaghan. At the time ‘The Doc’ as he would always be known in these parts, was the double Olympic champion (1928 and 1932). Heading into the 1936 games he was throwing the hammer further than anyone else at the time. He was the favourite for the gold medal. He had set an Olympic record in Los Angeles in 1932 that would not be surpassed until Helsinki in 1952. And he was in better form in 1936 than he was going into the Games in 1932: he would later set a new world record throw in Mallow (of all places). Might he have won a third gold medal in the same discipline in three successive Games? We will never know. His form made him the clear favourite the time.

I was reminded of The Doc as

I watched events at the pool in Paris in recent days. Adam Peaty of Great Britain was attempting to emulate just a handful of athletes who had won gold in three successive Games in the same event. His event was the 100 meter breaststroke. He had won gold in Rio in 2016 and Tokyo in 2021 and was trying to emulate the great Michael Phelps in winning a third successive gold in the same event. That would allow access to a very, very exclusive Olympic club.

Athletes change as they age. Fast twitching muscle fibres are replaced with slow twitching fibres. Sprinters cannot keep running as fast and middle distance runners seek out longer distances. I am not suggesting that the Olympic Games is a younger persons pursuit, rather the near impossibility of remaining at the top of the tree in the same event over three, successive, four year, Olympic cycles.

For reference, Adam Peaty won silver in Paris, missing out on a third successive gold by 0.02 seconds. He later tested positive for Covid and was complaining of a sore throat in the days before the final. His participation on the GB relay teams is in doubt as we go to print.

Adam Peaty had overcome hugely significant obstacles to get to the pool in Paris. His

mental health suffered greatly after a marriage breakdown and he sought solace in alcohol. His journey back to an Olympic final is worthy of our attention as it is a classic case of an athlete having to hit rock bottom before they can begin the journey back to the summit.

To be as close as he was, with a significant viral load in his body, speaks volumes of his new mental fortitude and is one of the many stories to come out of these Games in Paris.

Carl Lewis won four successive gold medals in the long jump from 1984-1996. Ditto Michael Phelps in the men’s 200m individual medley from 2004 to 2016. Two Cuban boxers won three successive golds in the same event, both heavyweight, in Teofilo Stevenson (1972-1980) and Felix Savon (1992-2000). Usain Bolt won three successive gold medals in two different events, the 100m and the 200m in 2008, 2012 and 2016, thereby making him, along with Phelps, arguably the greatest Olympian of all time.

What you will recognise from the above list of names is the fact that they are all household names. Even if boxing isn’t necessarily your sport, if you are old enough, then you know of Stevenson and Savon. And you have certainly heard of Lewis, Phelps and Bolt.

Which makes the lack of Irish

participation in Berlin all so regretful. O’Callaghan had the opportunity, not to join this elite grouping, but to become its first and founding member. Prior to 1936, such an accomplishment was unthinkable. The Olympic Movement was devoutly amateur back then. For a working man to dedicate twelve years of his life to Olympic ambition was unheard of. The Doc was denied his shot at Olympic immortality.

To us, his achievements are immortal. We remember him, we remember his house at Roseville on the Western Road, Clonmel. But Google fails to include him in the Gang of Three, and politics, rather than athletic ability, robbed him of the opportunity to found a club that would later be joined by some of the finest athletes we have ever known.

Increasingly, we hear stories of Olympic athletes who have contemplated moving away from their sport rather than engage in another four year Olympic cycle. Mona McSharry has just won bronze for Ireland in the 100m breaststroke. And she too contemplated leaving elite swimming after Tokyo. Hopes and expectations are generated by the athlete but they then become burdened and exacerbated by the hopes and expectations of those around them. You cannot become an Olympic athlete without the

support of your family. When you fail to perform on the greatest stage then you have an understandable feeling of letting people down.

If you look back at Mona McSharry’s post-Olympic Final interview in 2021 then you will know what I mean. It is pockmarked with references to her own dismay at not fulfilling her talent and potential and an overwhelming sense of letting people down. People who believed in her since she first showed promise in a Sligo swimming pool aged 10. Those emotions then become internalised and not spoken about but over the course of a 4 year Olympic cycle they can break an athlete. Some walk away entirely. Some go to dark places and seek solace in alcohol or other crutches. Some make it back, like Adam Peaty did. And some just stick at it, stick to the process, like Mona McSharry did. And some, like McSharry are good enough and dedicated enough and sometimes lucky enough to win an Olympic medal.

At the time of writing, the Games are three days old and we have a medal. I would have taken that before the games commenced. You don’t always get what you deserve in sport, but Mona McSharry has just achieved the bear minimum of what she deserved. Two weeks to go and plenty of ups and downs to come. There really is nothing like the Olympic Games.

COUNTY 10 MILE ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The County 10 Mile Road Championships were held on Sunday, July 28th in Fethard on a very sunny and warm day. We had 10 athletes compete over this new 10 mile course for these championships. The women and men ran together. First home for the club was 7th Tom O’Connell 60:59 (Silver M O35). Next, was 10th Dymphna Ryan 62:43 and won the women’s race and claimed the Senior Gold. She was followed by 16th Martin Keane 64:06 (Silver M O45), 23rd Gerry O’Neill 66:15, 25th Wayne Bargary 67:20, 27th Jim Halley 68:01, 36th Catherine Fogarty 69:28 (4th Woman and Gold F O45), 39th Tish Ryan 70:42 (6th Woman and Gold F O40), 47th Paul Bradshaw 74:44 and 48th Emily Leahy 75:27 (8th Woman and Silver F O40).

The men’s team placed 4th and the women’s team won Gold. Well done to all.

Paddy Wall Memorial at Clonmel Golf Clubon Friday, July 26

These young girls were all smiles before beginning their round in the Paddy Wall Memorial Golf Tournament at Clonmel Golf Club on Friday last, July 26

This fourball were all set for a great day’s golf on Friday last when participating in the Paddy Wall Memorial Golf Tournament at Clonmel Golf Club

Ready to burn it up at Clonmel Golf Club on Friday last in the Paddy Wall Memorial Tournament were these four golfers

The Paddy Wall Memorial Golf Tournament was played at Clonmel Golf Club on Friday last, July 26. The tournament is a tribute to one of the club’s greatest ever golfers, Paddy Wall, who represented the club with pride over many decades. The Wall family have been synonymous with Clonmel Golf Club and it is a fitting tribute that the ever popular Paddy is remembered with an annual tournament for young golfers. Pictured above are a young fourball with their eyes on the big prizes.

Winner of the boy’s section was Cian McDonnell from Monkstown, Cork with a gross score of 73, and the girls’ event was won by Evelyn McCarthy from Killarney with a Gross 89.

Noel Wall, representing the Wall family, presents the Paddy Wall Memorial Golf Trophy to Cian McDonnell, Monkstown, Cork who won the competition held at Clonmel Golf Club on Friday last with a gross score of 73.

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CLONMEL GOLF CLUB

LADIES NOTES

Eldon’s Open 3 Person Champagne Scramble (Saturday July 20th and Wednesday July 24th)

With thanks to the generous sponsorship from Eldon’s Bar, results below.

1st Una Burke, Grace Buckley, Claire Cosgrave 82pts

2nd Eleanor Devaney, Janice Keating, Mary Jo Kehoe 70pts

3rd Bobbi Holohan, Sinead Healy, Ann Boyle 68pts

Well done all!

LADY CAPTAINS DAY

The highlight of the Ladies golfing year saw a great turnout of members this past weekend at Lady Captain Eta Barry Walsh’s prize on Saturday 27th July. There was a great turnout despite the weather. Congratulations to our very deserving winner Jeannie Ronan and to all the Prize winners.

LADIES CAPTAINS PRIZES

1st Jeannie Ronan (17) 71

2nd Sinead Corbett (36) 73

Gross Sinead Healy (10) 90c/b

3rd Una Burke (28) 74c/b

4th Claire Cosgrave (38) 74

5th Anna Moloney (16) 76

6th Liz Barlow (29) 77

7th Ann Boyle (29) 78

Front Nine, Eleanor Devaney Back Nine, Liz Binchy

Nearest the Pin (3rd Hole) Betty Lonergan

Longest Drive (12th Hole) Roisin Quinlivan

9 Hole Singles Stableford

1st Ann Leavy (14) 13pts

2nd Catherine Ryan (21) 12pts Past Captains Prize (Kindly sponsored by Deirdre Ronan)

Helen O’Donoghue (23) 79c/b

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS

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).

DONOUGHMORE CUP

This is up and running with matches still to be played.

The Red Tees Scramble

This Tuesday evening scramble is proving very popular with

a large turnout each week. It continues each Tuesday evening put your name down on the what’s app and join in the fun.

MENS NOTES:

The Semiton sponsored Pavilion Cup (POY) was played on Sunday in lovely sunshine which drew a large turnout. The winner was John O’Dwyer who came home with 40 points, good enough for a 2-point cushion over the next placed players. Garrett Condon took 2nd on 38 points by virtue of a better back nine from TJ Lyons.

SEMITON PAVILION CUP

1st John O’Dwyer 40pts

2nd Garrett Condon 38pts (B9)

Gross Adam Cooney 33pts

3rd TJ Lyons 38pts

4th Paul Ryan 37pts (B9)

Results - Paddy Wall Memorial Scratch Cup for Juniors

A competition that is going from strength to strength, the Paddy Wall Memorial Scratch Cup for Juniors was played on Friday July 26th. This year we had the largest turnout to date with boys and girls from across the region competing for the top prize.

Winner of the boy’s section

SLIEVENAMON GOLF CLUB

After the excitement of the Vice Captain’s Prize last weekend, our Seniors launched the new week with an away day trip to Dungarvan Golf Club, where there was a nail biting photo finish to determine the top five teams, with a single point separating them from each other!

Pat Johnson, Davy Williams and Ray Carthy took the top spot with 96 points (Pat fresh from his triumph in the Vice Captain’s Prize and clearly injecting double bowls of Weetabix at the minute!).

Danny Ryan, Dan O’Connell and Matty Tynan secured second spot on 95 points, while brothers Billy and Vincent Phelan, together with Paddy Bambrick, settled for third place on 94 points.

A great day was had by all.

MIXED SCRAMBLE

Not to be outdone in the excitement stakes, our Mixed Scramble Competition at Slievenamon saw John O’Sullivan, Christine Morris and Gabrielle Schofield snatch the number 1 slot on 33.12. Tom Halpin, Helen Clinton and Kathleen Harrington took second on 34, while John J Doyle, Margaret Comerford and Breda Foley took third on 35.54.

BRENDAN WIN SILVER

JUBILEE HEAT

Brendan Clancy was the penultimate winner of the Silver Jubilee heat from last week. The final qualifiers were played this weekend so that will determine how goes forward to our Final in August. We have been so delighted with the response to the Silver Jubilee Series and the generosity of

players In supporting our chosen Charity - The Brothers of Charity, South Tipperary Services. We have close links with the Brothers of Charity through our Vice Captain Brian Moore, and are so pleased to be partnering with them for the Series.

WIN FOR MARIA

On to our Ladies now and in the Ladies Sunday Tuesday 18 Stableford Maria Holohan (37) scored 37 points to win the Competition. Brad O’Mahony (50) scored 36 points to take 2nd pace, with Marie Quirke (34) in 3rd on 35 points. Meanwhile in the Sunday Tuesday 9 Hole Stableford Competition, Margaret O’Brien (24) took top spot on 17 points. SENIORS

Our Seniors were back in action again on Wednesday for a Scamble, where the redoubtable Pat Johnson again found himself on the winning team with Frank Lonergan and Terry O’Brien with a score of 56.2. Danny Ryan, Davy Williams and Con Lucey took 2nd on 61.1, while Billy Phelan, Patrick Moloney and Sean Alyward took 3rd on 62.2.

12 HOLE SCRAMBLE

Thursday it was the turn of the Ladies again, where Noreen Ryan, Brad O’Mahony and Kathleen Kelly scored 19 points to win the 12 Hole Scramble Competition. BUSY DAYS

It was a busy weekend for Competitions, with golfers competing in the last week of qualifiers for the Silver Jubilee Series, whilst the Men were competing in the Holmpatrick Cup - a four ballball

was Cian McDonnell from Monkstown with a Gross score of 73, and the girls’ event was won by Evelyn McCarthy from Killarney with a Gross 89. Congratulations to the winners and we look forward to seeing you all back next year! Thanks also to the

Wishing a happy birthday to Dave Pinfield, who celebrated his 70th birthday with his son Mark by playing a game of golf at Slievenamon (and what better way to celebrate could you imagine!). Happy birthday, Dave!

with two players on each team, one score to count per team, the winners of which will go forward to represent Slievenamon Golf Club in Castletroy Golf Club on August 16th in the Munster Finals.

Results will be available for next week’s Golf Notes.

HAPPY BIG ROUND 70 Signing off, we want to just wish a happy birthday to Dave Pinfield, who celebrated his 70th birthday with his son Mark by playing a game of golf at Slievenamon (and what better way to celebrate could you imagine!). Happy birthday, Dave!

Wall Family for sponsoring this tremendous event.

Men’s Fixtures

Next weekend, August 2nd4th, we have the annual playing of our Scratch Cups. This is a major event in the golfing calendar and fingers crossed that the good weather continues and we get a large turnout over the three days.

Senior Scratch Cup, sponsored by the Magnier Family - H/C + to 5.5, Blue Tees.

Junior Scratch Cup, sponsored by the Wall Family - H/C 5.6 to 11.5, Blue Tees.

Intermediate Scratch Cup, sponsored by the Patterson Family - H/C 11.6 to 17.5, White Tees.

Minor Scratch Cup, sponsored by the Whyte Family - H/ 17.6 to 54, Green Tees.

Entry fee €7 members, €20 visitors.

The Bulmer’s Open Singles series continues on Tuesday, Friday & Sunday. Singles Stableford from the White Tees. Members €7, Visitors €20. Also, running on the August Bank Holiday Monday.

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!

Remember that you need to play at least 6 times to be eligible to qualify for the Grand Final in September.

JUNIOR GOLF

Congratulations to the Fred Daly Munster East Winners!

Huge Congratulations to the Clonmel Boys’ Fred Daly Team who came out victorious last Monday 22nd July in the final of the East Munster Region against a highly fancied Cork Golf Club team. Final score was 3/2 to Clonmel Golf Club with Joe Hawkins holing the winning putt on the 19th Hole after coming back from 4 down at one point in his match.

Carthach Leahy & Kevin Barry were the day’s other winners, while Joe Franklin and Junior Captain Matthew Buckley put up

a good resistance before going down in their matches. This is a fantastic achievement for the group, ably led by manager Liam Kennedy and shows that the work being put in at Junior level in the club is really paying dividends.

The All-Ireland series takes place in Warrenpoint, Co. Down on Tuesday 20th August and Wednesday 21st August. Practice on Monday 19th August. Best of luck to all involved.

The Summer Junior Golf Programme continues on Mondays at 9.30am. All Junior members are welcome to attend.

Presentation of Prizes

Presentation of Prizes for the following events takes place on Saturday next, August 3rd, at 4.30pm in the Clubhouse. If you cannot attend, please send someone to collect the prize on your behalf.

Martin Kennedy Memorial Cup; Centenary Cup; CV Financial Singles; Trustees Prize; Clonmel Oil Singles; Pavilion Cup

SENIORS

Thursday 25th July – 12 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st – Dermot Barry-Walsh, Jim O’Connor, Ml Kenny - 63pts 2nd – Matt O’Donoghue, Liam Flynn, Kelvin Lowe - 61pts 3rd – Billy Doyle, Jim Kennedy, Gerry Morris - 59pts Next Event: Thursday 8th August with draws from 10.00 am to 11.30am. All seniors welcome.

CLUB LOTTO

Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group. Draw took place on Saturday July 27 with a Jackpot of €2,600. Numbers drawn: 08-1014-22. No Jackpot Winner. Two Match 3 winners: Dorris Higgins and Liam, Vincent, Chris & Donagh.

Thanks to all for their continued support of our lotto draw. Jackpot €2,700 on Saturday 3rd August

DONOUGHMORE CUP

This is up and running with matches still to be played.

The Clonmel Golf Club Fred Day team being presented with pennant and medals as winners of the East Munster section at Monkstown Golf Club in Cork on Monday, July 22. Team from left to right: Matthew Buckley (Junior Captain), Kevin Barry, Carthach Leahy, Elizabeth Joy (President), Kevin Murray Golf Ireland, Liam Kennedy Team Manager, Joe Hawkins and official Golf Ireland.

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CAHIR PARK GOLF CLUB

PLAY IN PINK DAY ON

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

Cahir Park Ladies are preparing for the annual Open ‘Play in Pink’ Day scheduled for Thursday 15th August.

The money raised from Play in Pink Day supports research in Breast Cancer at NUIG.

Congratulations to all the local Golf clubs who have raised significant funds this season on the Play in Pink Days and now it is the turn of Cahir Park to contribute further to this very important Research programme.

Save the Date! Booking via BRS and ProShop 052 7441474 LADIES RESULTS

Monday 15th July, 9 Hole Singles Stapleford

Winner: Geraldine Cooney (32) 17pts

Thursday 18th July, 18 Hole

Singles Stapleford

Winner: Anne Walsh (34) 33pts

Thursday 25th July, 18 Hole Stroke Medal

Winner: Margaret Gill (18) 75 Nett

Second: Patricia Browne (18) 76 Nett

Third: Marie Reidy (34) 77 Nett

Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 26/27/28 July

18 Hole Stroke Medal Competition

Winner: Deirdre O’Neill (15) 70 Nett

Second: Caitlin Fitzgerald (12) 73 Nett

Tuesday 23rd July, Seniors 12 Hole Scramble

Winning team: Mary Comerford, Jo Fahey and Mag Tobin, 66pts Congratulations to all Winners and runners-up.

Fantastic scores returned.

JOAN BURKE R.I.P.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Joan Burke who died on Saturday 27th July.

Joan was Lady Captain of Cahir Park Golf Club in 1969, being the second Lady Captain of the Club and having served as Vice Captain to the late Vera Freeman, first Lady Captain in 1968.

Joan was the first lady to serve on the founding Management Committee of Cahir Park.

She was a remarkable Businesswoman and contributed strongly to the commercial growth of Cahir town over many decades.

Condolences are extended to her daughters Julie and Jacqui, her sister Mary, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

May her soul rest in peace.

SCRATCH CUPS

Mens Minor, Intermediate, and

Junior Scratch Cups

Our Minor, Intermediate, and Junior Scratch Cups took place last weekend and it was great to see a big turn out with loads taking to the fairways of Cahir Park Golf Club. The weather behaved itself and the course was in excellent condition. The weekend was kindly sponsored by Niall Morrison of Morrison’s Pharmacy. We are very grateful to Morrison’s Pharmacy for their sponsorship. The results were as follows:

JUNIOR SCRATCH CUP 2024

First Liam Phelan (7) 78

Second Seamus Marnane (7) 78

First (nett) Liam English (9) 71 (nett)

INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH CUP 2024

First Alan Murphy (10) 78

Second Philip Hayes (14) 83

First (nett) Cian Nolan (15) 68(nett)

MINOR SCRATCH CUP 2024

First John Morrissey (18) 83

Second Cormac Crowe (20) 85

First (nett) John Burnett (22) 66 (nett)

MR DON QUILL’S CAPTAIN PRIZE

The captain’s prize will take place Friday August 2nd (Tee times from 12pm to 4pm ) Saturday August 3rd (Tee times from 7.30am to 4pm) and Sunday August 4th (Tee times from 7.30am to 11am).

The play-off will be played over 12 holes on Sunday evening Shotgun start) and will be followed by the presentation of prizes in the clubhouse at 8.30pm. Finger Food & evening entertainment will take place at 9.30pm. Entry is €25 which includes BBQ on the 10th Tee and a meal in the clubhouse after your round.

Junior members may play on

COUNTY TIPPERARY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

PRESIDENTS PRIZE 2024.

President Paddy Fitzgerald had a wonderfully successful Presidents Prize played in excellent weather with the Golf Course in pristine condition.

The competition was won by two very popular winners

The winner of the Ladies President’s Prize was Pauline Tracey playing of 31.3 with an excellent score of 38pts.

The winner of the Men’s President’s Prize was Kevin McCarthy playing off 18 with an excellent round of 66.

In the Ladies competition Geraldine Ryan Geraldine Ryan came 2nd (25.4) 37 pts. Best Gross

Sheena Ryan (15.6) 22 gross. 3rd Marie Graves (34.0) 36pts. 4th Carmel Lowth (42.0) 36 pts. 5th Anne Blake (28.6) 36 pts. 6th Collette O’Dwyer (18.5) 35 pts. Best

Front 9 Margaret Ryan 19pts Best back 9 Kitty Byrne 20pts. The winner of our 9-hole competition was Margaret King (42.3) 16 pts.

In the Men’s stroke play competition Scott Williams came in 2nd place (15) 66 Best Gross: Andrew Burke (6) 69, 3rd Donal Reade (18) 67, 4th Trevor Downey (26) 68

Category Prizes:

Cat 1: 1st Declan Ryan (9) 70, 2nd Aidan Murphy (8) 72

Cat 2: 1st Conor O’Dwyer (12) 68, 2nd Timothy Ryan (11) 69

Cat 3: 1st Aidan Fogarty (16)

69, 2nd Kevin O’Sullivan (15) 73

Cat 4: 1st Ken Whelan (26) 68: 2nd Michael Corcoran (22) 69

Seniors Prize: John O’Donovan (26) 69

White Marker: 1st Rob Breedy (15) 32, 2nd Dominic Broadhurst (23) 32.

Speaking at the presentation of prizes President Paddy complemented The Course staff on the excellent condition of the course,

either Friday 2nd or Saturday 3rd and will compete over 18 holes for the Junior prize. Junior Entry €10. Timesheet in the Pro Shop - please phone or call in to add your name into a 30 minute slot, the draw for playing partners will take place on Wednesday evening 31st July.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are Hiring Bar/Restaurant staff for summer work. You must be over 18 and be available to work weekends.

Email you CV to Kate at cahirparkgolfcluboffice@gmail.com

MENS ABP TAYLORMADE OPEN SINGLES RESULTS 18 Hole Open Singles Stableford 23rd,

he thanked all the staff in the Venue, he complemented our Golf Professional Marian Riordan and her staff. He especially thanked proprietor Jeff Leo for his investment on the Golf Course, the Driving Range and the Venue which sets our golf course ahead of all others. He thanked Jeff for giving him the pleasure of been president of our golf club for the past two years.

PLAY IN PINK DAY THIS WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY

Play in Pink is a very important fundraiser for National Breast Cancer Research institute, organised by the Ladies Club and supported by the Men. It is over two days Wed July 31st and Thurs August 1st. It also includes a Coffee Morning on Wednesday from 101.30pm so please feel free to invite you friends. Looking forward to seeing you over the two days. The Play in Pink days are another wonderful highlight in the golf year with a big turnout of golfers and plenty of colour. All the funds raised go directly to National Breast Cancer Research.

LADIES GOLF:

Our Tuesday morning scramble was wone by – Margaret King, Bernie Kennedy & Niamh Chadwick,

The winners of our 18-hole stableford competition July 21st & 24th was 1st, Margaret O’Connell (18,6) 38 points, 2nd Mary Hickey (26,4) 37 pts, Gross Frances Boyle (12.3) 23 gross

The winners of our 9-hole qualifier played Thursday July 25th was 1st Carmel Lowth (42,0) 2nd Rosemary Shannahan (36.6) 20 pts, Gross Libby Ryan (16.3)12 gross

MEN’S MIDWEEK 9-HOLE

COMPETITION:

The winners of the 9-hole competition; in 1st place John Buckley

with 21pts, in 2nd place Ken Whelan with 20pts. In 3rd place Paudie Carr with 20pts. Best Gross Oliver Carr with 18pts.

SENIORS GOLF:

The results of last week’s 15hole Champagne Scramble; in 1st place P J Collins, John Moloney, John O’Donovan & Johnny Hannigan with 88pts, in 2nd place John Ryan (Con), Liam Ryan (Cashel), Charlie Gaffney & John Graves with 85pts & in 3rd place John Grogan, Michael Maher, Tom Shanahan & Tom Hayes with 83pts (CB).

PLAY IN PINK

Next Tuesday the Seniors are playing in the Play-in-Pink day to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute all proceeds tile go to this very worthy cause.

County Tipperary Golf & Country Club winners of Paddy Fitzgerald President’s Prize to the Men. Front row from left to right: Conor O’Dwyer, Andrew Burke, President Paddy Fitzgerald, Kevin McCarthy (winner of the President’s Prize), T J Ryan. Standing from left to right: Captain Daniel Kennedy, Aidan Murphy, Kevin O’Sullivan, John O’Donovan and Donal Reade.

County Tipperary Golf & Country Club winners of the Paddy Fitzgerald Presidents Prize to the Ladies. Front Carmel Lowth, Marie Graves, President Paddy Fitzgerald, Pauline Treacy (winner of the President’s Prize), Geraldine Ryan and Sheena Ryan. Standing from left to right: Margaret King, Kitty Byrne, Lady Captain Mary O’Donnell, Margaret Ryan, Anne Blake, Colette O’Dwyer

the week in sport

Frankfurt lands the Cloughtaney Kennels 550

Pat McNamara from Cappamore came away with The Cloughtaney Kennels 550 Stake trophy after Frankfurt gave a pristine performance in the final leading from traps and destroying his opposition to win in a very lively 29.74. Breaking the thirty second time for the distance at Clonmel is going into derby category and this lightly raced greyhound has a bright future going forward. Also, on Friday night the opening round heats of The Fr Jerry Condon Memorial Unraced Stake started with the Adam Dunford trained for The A-C-C-Syndicate from Cashel, Fastnet Supreme producing the run of the opening round winning in 28.84. Marie Kennedy’s Good Rocky also gave a very promising performance when winning heat one in 29.22 after a few bumps throughout and Michael Spillane’s Gaytime Lomo in heat three also showed incredible early to win comfortable in 29.93. This stake has all the makings of a fine competition next week with also some eye-catching runs from the minor place greyhounds. Fethard trained David Flanagan landed the opening race for owner Matthew Derrick when Saheel Charm left it late to get past the longtime leader in 29.37. Having celebrated his ninety first birthday last week with a winner at the track Johnny Barrett was back on the winner spodium yet again

when Kaarst Ratar stole the opening sprint on the night. Golden trainer Graham Holland made it a family affair when the Rachel Holland’s Riverside Pingu landed the open race on the card winning in a very impressive 28.54. Absent on a break David O Neill from Cahir had yet another winner when Chamberlain Fred handled on the night by Ryan Corcoran stole the ninth race of the night followed by a very popular win when Patrick Wells and Larry Branagan’s Whoops Michael just back from a lay off landed the penultimate race in 28.58 his best run to date.

Treble for Derek and Slaneyside Derek Kehoe from Gortnahoe sent out Slaneyside Ramsy to land his thirteenth career win in the A3 525 on the night by the narrowest of margins in 29.35. On a night of doubles Derek sent out Slaneyside Josh in the eight race to fill his double with a very strong determined run in 29.11. Heading into the tenth race and bidding for a trio on the night Slaneyside Niki justified his favourites tag to snatch it on the line by a head i8n 29.25.

Gem, Iris and Jill fill Emers treble

Sunday night’s twelve race card started with a trap to line win from Ballingarry man J.J. Dunne’s Emers Gem in 30.02

followed by a very gutsy run from his second runner in the fourth race Emers Iris as she made it a trap to line win in 29.33.

John Graham Campbell’s Bionic Bluebell held of a strong late challenge to win the second race of the night in 29.65. Paul Tideswell

from Cahir was very pleased with the late burst of pace from Cloheena Apache to snatch the A4 525 in 29.49. Michael Spillane from

Blarney continued his fine run at the track with an eye-catching run from Gaytime Bonnie in 28.78 in the fifth race on the night.

Emma Hayden presenting The Cloughtaney Kennels 550 Stake Trophy to Pat MacNamara after Frankfurt’s win

Izzy Harding and Emer Dunne with Emers Gem 1st of three winners for the kennels on Sunday night Laya and Sasha Tideswell from Cahir with Cloheena Apache