Tipp Echo August 21

Huge numbers greet Olympic medal winners Daire Lynch and rowing partner Philip Doyle. More on page 2 & 3.

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Special welcome for Olympic heroes

Dermot Dougan, President of Clonmel Rowing Club, spoke with pride about the club’s history and the bright future that Lynch’s success has helped to secure

The streets of Clonmel were alive with jubilation and pride as over 2,500 people gathered to welcome home local hero Daire Lynch and his crewmate Philip Doyle, who made history by securing Ireland’s first ever Olympic Heavyweight Rowing medal.

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The duo’s bronze medal victory in the Men’s Double Sculls final at the Paris 2024 Olympics has catapulted them into the annals of Irish sporting history, and the celebration in Clonmel was nothing short of extraordinary.

The excitement was palpable as crowds began to converge at Kickham Plaza from as early as 5 pm, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the athletes. By the time Lynch and Doyle appeared, shortly after 6 pm, the atmosphere was electric.

The duo arrived in style, chauffeured by Michael Lavin in a vintage car, to a deafening roar of approval from the assembled crowd.

Accompanying them were The Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Michael Murphy, and several other dignitaries, who were equally thrilled

to be part of such a momentous occasion.

The Olympic medallists, both sporting their hard earned bronze medals, were visibly moved by the warmth and enthusiasm of their hometown supporters. As Daire Lynch took in the scene before him, he expressed his amazement, stating, “We got a great welcome in Dublin, but this is crazy.” The pride and joy on his face mirrored that of the thousands who had gathered to celebrate his success.

Tom Fennessy, a representative of Clonmel Rowing Club and the event’s master of ceremonies, reminded the crowd of the historic significance of Lynch’s achievement. In a moment that resonated deeply with the local community, Fennessy highlighted that Lynch was the first Tipperary athlete to bring an Olympic medal back to the county since hurdler Bob

Tisdall’s gold medal win at the Los Angeles Games in 1932. The crowd responded with thunderous applause, recognising the rarity and magnitude of such an accomplishment.

Philip Doyle, who hails from Banbridge, Co Down, was also warmly embraced by the people of Clonmel. Fennessy took a moment to point out that Doyle, whose mother Una’s grandfather was a Clonmel native, was now considered an honorary Clonmel man. This connection between the two rowers, both personally and geographically, made their shared success all the more meaningful to the community.

Dermot Dougan, President of Clonmel Rowing Club, spoke with pride about the club’s history and the bright future that Lynch’s success has helped to secure. The club, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019, has grown to more than 200 members and is a cornerstone of the Clonmel community. Dougan predicted that Lynch’s bronze medal would inspire the next generation of rowers, ensuring that the club continues to thrive in the years to come.

Club vice captain Pat Kinsella provided a touching insight into Lynch’s journey, recalling how the young rower first showed his potential at just 15 years old, winning a race in Fermoy against much older competitors. Kinsella’s recollection of Lynch emailing some of Europe’s top rowers for tips at such a young age illustrated the determination and passion

that would eventually carry him to Olympic success.

Among the crowd were Lynch’s proud parents, Niall and Joanne, and his siblings, Brian, Conor, and Aoife, all beaming with pride as they witnessed the community’s outpouring of support for their son and brother. Also present were Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council, Cllr Declan Burgess, and Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Michael Murphy, who each took the opportunity to congratulate the athletes and express their pride in Clonmel’s latest sporting hero.

Philip Doyle, in his remarks, praised Lynch for his dedication and teamwork, acknowledging the strong bond they had formed over years of rigorous training.

“Daire’s commitment to rowing is unmatched,” Doyle said, “and it’s been an honor to share this journey with him.”

Lynch, in turn, reflected on the support he received from the Clonmel Rowing Club and the broader community. “From the first day I set foot in Clonmel Rowing Club, I was hooked,” he said. “The support from everyone here has been incredible, and knowing that the town was behind us every stroke of the way made all the difference.”

The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of a state of the art rowing boat named “Daire Lynch,” in honour of the town’s newest sporting legend. The boat, similar to the one used in Paris, symbolises not just Lynch’s achievements

Oran Donoghue pictured with Daire Lynch.

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but also the continuous support of the Clonmel community. As the Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Michael Murphy, proudly stated, “This incredible club has played a pivotal role in shaping the career of Daire Lynch, and this boat is a testament to the continuous support and spirit of our entire community.”

Cllr Declan Burgess echoed these sentiments, remarking on the “electric atmosphere” and the sense of unity that the homecoming event had inspired. “It

was something special,” he said.

“The community of Clonmel was bursting with pride in welcoming one of their own home victorious. Well done to all involved in making this homecoming event a roaring success.”

As the evening drew to a close, the crowd continued to celebrate, knowing they had witnessed a piece of history. The success of Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle is not just a triumph for Irish rowing but also a source of immense pride for the town of Clonmel.

Their journey is a testament to the power of dedication, community support, and the belief that with enough determination, anything is possible.

As the echoes of cheers faded into the night, one thing was clear, the legacy of Daire Lynch, both on and off the water, will inspire future generations for years to come. Clonmel has every reason to be proud of its Olympic heroes, and the town’s unwavering support will continue to propel its athletes to new heights.

Anne Fitzgerald, Jeanette Condon, Mary Condon, Simone Murray and Rian Condon awaiting the arrival of the Olympic heroes.

Clonmel Rowing club members turned out in force to welcome home Clonmel hero Daire Lynch.

Daire Lynch pictured with his family along with Olympic rowing partner Philip Doyle and Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Michael Murphy.

Locals welcome Daire Lynch home to Clonmel.

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All roads lead to Galbally Alcoholics Anonymous to hold open public meeting in Clonmel

It’s getting near that time of year again when we welcome all our friends and supporters to Galbally for our Annual Community Ramble on the 7th of September. Again this year we have two walks, Walk A is to anciet Megalethic sitebetter known as Darby’s bed. This is a moderate. approx 2hrs. Walk B is a new river loop walk around the setting of the old Fransciscian monastery at Mooreabbey, This walk is one hour approx and low level. Sturdy footwear and a stick is essential for both

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The Tipperary Groups of Alcoholics Anonymous hold their 42nd Annual Convention in the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of August. A large group of friends from all over Ireland and overseas, will gather to celebrate our recovery.

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McGregor Wedding lights up the sky in Cashel

By Liam Browne

Bumper day for Larkspur at Munster Clay finals

Larkspur Parks Tennis players had another successful weekend at this years Munster Clay Court championships, which were hosted this year at Tipperary Lawn Clubs courts. Sendign down a large team of twenty players, the club had participants across all six grades, winning fourteen titles overall. In the men’s section, Darragh Healy picked up the top prize in Grade 1, while Gavin Ahern and Justin Blackwood took home the men’s doubles in Grade 2. Owen Quirke and Robert Anglim were also double’s winners at Grade 4. On the women’s side, Yvonne Hannigan and Sophie O Meara were winners in the Grade 4 doubles, while Lilian Griffin and Sarah Ryan picked up the plaudits in Grade 6. The club also won one mixed doubles title, when Gearoid Slattery and Christine O Connor took top spot in the Grade 4 section. Overall, the club has been going from strength to strength with increasing numbers signing up to play, and with some big plans for expanding and enhancing the facilities in years to come. There’s no doubt that the Cashel club will be producing champions for a few more years yet.

BY LIAM BROWNE

Large crowds gathered on Saturday evening all around the Rock of Cashel, and in many of the good vantage points pointing towards the famous monument and the Cashel Palace Hotel, for a spectacular fireworks show being put on at the wedding of Erin Mc Gregor and her fiancé Terry Kavanagh. Erin has a slightly more well-known sibling, international MMA fighter and businessman, Conor Mc Gregor who along with the rest of his family, and dozens of the happy couple’s friends, joined them for the nuptials at the luxury 5 star Palace hotel in the middle of the town.

The issue of fireworks displays at wedding in the Cashel venue, has been contentious in the past. While many people love a good firework show, some especially with both domestic and farm animals, do not like the noise or disruption that they cause. The Palace itself has been very accommodating with neighbours and keep a good line of communication to them if a display is to go ahead, and have decided that after this year, they are unlikely to offer them as a part of a wedding package anymore. So, Saturday night’s show may be one of the last the people can enjoy freely in town. They certainly caught the attention of all ages, and could be seen for miles around, and were a great addition to the festivities enjoyed at the wedding itself. Once again, the guest singled out the service of the Palace Hotel, recognising it as one of the best in the country, and further afield.

Mary hands out the books as Community School prepares for new term

Although we all hate to think that the Summer is slipping away, when the Community School invites new and old pupils alike to come pick up their schoolbooks for the new term, we know we are heading into the Autumn. That took place last week, with hundreds of parents and students going to the school to pick up their weighty texts. And as it has been for some many years in the past, the bundles of books were carefully collated and given out by older students, under the watchful eye of the Parents Association, and more specifically Mary Roche. Mary has been a mainstay on the Association since her own children were in the school, and she has remained on since as the Book Scheme Co-ordinator. It’s not a title to be taken lightly, as she has to organise the bundles for hundreds of students, in a school that is expanding annually and rapidly. This year has been

the biggest attendance yet, but that was nothing to Mary. She ran the show like clockwork as she

always does, and made sure that no one got left out. Not all heroes wear capes as they say, but Mary

fits the description, and may she look after the scheme

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Dualla Show 2024 promises to be the best one ever next weekend

A big part of this is our unique “Kids Zone” area which consists of a secure and supervised play area with ten completely free bouncy castles, slides and obstacle courses.

Kicking off next weekend in the small village of Dualla, the 2024 Dualla Show promises to be the biggest and best ever, and will make up for the disappointment of the cancellation last year.

BY LIAM BROWNE

The show has become an integral part of both the farming and community life, since it was first held tens years ago back in 2024. Since then it has gone from strength to strength and is recognised nationally as one of the country’s foremost agricultural shows.

But it will be the first in two years, because bad weather in the middle of August in 2023, lead to the organisers having to take the heartbreaking decision to call the event off with less than 48 hours before it had been due to open. I suppose if anything was to show how dependent farming life is on the Irish weather, that was it. But it hasn’t deterred the hard-working committee in the village from dusting themselves down and ensuring that they will make up for it with a bigger and better show this year.

This year’s show was launched

two weeks ago at the historic Ballyowen House, where the Maher family provided the extremely generous hospitality to the guests on the day. Launched officially by County Council chairperson, Cllr Declan Burgess, who spoke warmly about the importance of show’s like Dualla to the surrounding areas. The event was also attended by a host of country music stars including Trudi Lawlor, Dee Morrissey and Paddy O Brien, who provided entertainment and will be joined next weekend by other stars of country Olivia Douglas, Gerry Guthrie, Shawn Cuddy and Colin Kenny.

Of course, as well as musical entertainment, a huge number of the farming community travel to Dualla to see the different livestock events, and to cast an eye over the prize animals that will be on show. This year Dualla will host the Growvite All-Ireland AberdeenAngus Club Bull & Heifer of the Year final. Also being hosted this

year is the pedigree Hereford male championship which has a first-place cash prize of €500. The sheep event has 23 classes in total including the introduction of a new Blue Texels class. There will be an overall championship also. And for those who prefer more domesticated members of the four legged community, Dualla hosts one of the most popular dog shows in the country, with all shapes and sizes on display on the day. Children are encouraged to come see the animals and learn about this, making animal education an important part of their experience. The showjumping event is another well attended agricultural exhibit, and the show is hosting the final of the Mackey Ireland Waterford Tipperary SJI Amateur League. The A champion, AA champion and Grass Champion will be decided on the day and with placings very close it’s all to play for.

But away from the animals, one of the biggest attractions every year is the tractor pulling event. And this year it promises to be stupendous, with a Monster Truck display forming part of the centrepiece. All the way from America, Uncle Sam, Titan and The Sheriff promise to amaze all ages, with their big wheels and even bigger personalities. There will also be an appearance by Ireland’s best daredevil team will perform amazing stunts featuring motorbike jumps and the Amazing Strongman. And for those who prefer seeing their feats of strength and endurance coming from human power and not horses, there are arm wrestling and full wresting displays and contests planned.

But you cannot have a day like is planned, unless you have something for the kids to enjoy. The committee are always very

conscious that children are looked after, and this years event will be no different. The big attraction for the younger children this year, with be the Big Top. Part of the unbeatable family entertainment will see a completely free big top circus running throughout the day featuring Globe of Death, Strongman, FMX Stunt Rider, Spider-Man, Crossbow stunts and a Giant Dragon. But that is not all. Dualla Show aims to make the day as affordable as possible for young families. A big part of this is our unique “Kids Zone” area which consists of a secure and supervised play area with ten completely free bouncy castles, slides and obstacle courses. New this year is the 40ft Inflatable Donkey Derby.

The fantastic 100ft Eliminator is back again, plus there’s the giant New Holland Tractor Inflatable, among others. There’s also free face painting throughout the day and

a play area with free toys for the very youngest of our visitors. And if all that wasn’t enough, the now famous Dualla Show barrel train is also free and by far the best way to see the show. There will no doubt be more on show, and with the weather hopefully being much better than previous years, a huge crowd is expected to converge on the village. So book your tickets and get their early. The most important aspect of it all, will be the community. The place to meet old friends, have chats, discuss all kinds of topics, get some of the great value food and drink that will be on display. And support an event and its organisers, that provides a huge amount of money to charities each year. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon before the kids head back to school and the Autumn evenings begin to come slowly in.

Mags Summer Art Camp was such fun

A large group of children attended Mags Rudnuicka’s Summer Art Camp last week in Bunscoil Na Cathrach. From Monday to Friday the children varying in ages were entertained in the comfort of a bright and airy classroom at Bunscoil from 10am to 3pm each day. The children took part in many forms of art and crafts and were only too happy to show me their many masterpieces when I popped in last week for a visit. It’s fantastic to see the children so engaged and wrapped up in the piece that they are working on. There are no mobile phones and the children are all happy, chatting to each other and making friends, as well as being very creative! Mags is a master at coming up with amazing art & craft ideas and the children get immense satisfaction when they complete a task that results in some beautiful pieces. A fantastic week was had by all!

Final Summer Seisiún of 2024

The final Cahir Comhaltas summer Seisiún takes place on tomorrow, Thursday in Cahir Castle with a performance in the Great Hall. There have been many visitors to the popular Seisiun with a great local contingent from Cahir and surrounding areas and many of the surrounding counties too including Kilkenny and Laois. There has been a fantastic international element too with many visiting tourists taking the chance to immerse in the traditional Irish music culture. This year there has been a packed house on every night.

Many of the visitors go on to Cahir House Hotel Bar after the formal show in Cahir Castle for an informal gathering with all the musicians. With many guest musicians, singers, and dancers also participating and this is always an enjoyable evening with fantastic music played late into the night. Come along and enjoy the amazing mix of the best of traditional Irish music performed by the multitalented Cahir Comhaltas members and guests for the final Seisiún this summer on this Thursday night in the Great Hall Cahir Castle at 8pm. This wonderfully talented group bring you a taste of true and authentic Ireland.

Cahir Town in around the

By Maria Taylor

Big numbers at Inch Field for Heritage Week

Last weekend being the start of Heritage week we had free admission to over 80 OPW - Office of Public Works heritage sites on last Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18 including Cahir Castle & the Swiss Cottage and both sites were busy with visitors over the weekend.

Heritage Sunday last Sunday August 18 saw many visitors come to the Inch Field and join Sculptor Philip Quinn and his team for a day of medieval carving. Lots of people enjoyed trying their hand at carving wood and etching stone under the expert instruction of Philip and his son Rory with the weather staying fine.

National Heritage Week runs from the August 17 - 25, 2024.

CAHIR SOCIAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS

Visit heritageweek.ie for a full list of 2024 events. Here are some more of the events taking place this week in Cahir.

ROBIN HOOD PUPPET SHOW AT CAHIR CASTLE

As part of events for Heritage Week 2024, Cahir Castle is presenting their production of the Tale of Robin Hood Puppet Show. The event takes place on Saturday, August 24 with shows at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm. This is suitable for children 5 years plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Places should be booked for children and accompanying adults Booking is essential as places are limited. Please book on the link on Cahir Castle page.

The Society will host the launch of local man Maurice Casey’s new book this Friday August 23 in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle. Cahir Social & Historical Society extends an invitation to all to attend the local Historians launch of the book titled “Hotel Lux” an intimate history of Communisms forgotten radicals.

Maurice Casey is a historian based at Queen’s University Belfast. In this book the Cahir historian tells the story of Wexford woman May O’Callaghan who was the head of the English, French and Spanish translation department of the Comintern in Moscow in the 1920’s and sheds light also on the lives of her friends and comrades during this turbulent period. Through extensive research on the Hotel Lux which housed Communists employed by the Communist International (Comintern) where they all resided, an epic story emerges. Come along and hear all about it from the author on the night. All welcome.

BIANCONI - THEMED TOUR OF CAHIR

On this Sunday August 25 Cahir Social & Historical Society will hold a Bianconithemed guided tour of Cahir meeting at the fountain on the Square at 2.15pm beforehand. This is bound to be an interesting tour with lots of information and should be very enjoyable. All welcome.

After the Guided Tour and at 3.30pm the Society will show the documentary ‘Bianconi -The Man Who Changed Ireland’ in the Audio-visual room of Cahir Castle. Once again all welcome. Free Admission to both events. For any enquiries please call 086 837 2154.

WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

The Cahir Meet & Train Group will once again team up with The 2 Johnnies for the South Tipp Women’s Mini marathon taking

place on Saturday September 21 at 5pm. Registration is now open at itsyourrace.com

It is €20 per entry and registration closes on September 18 at 5pm. No late entries and walkers must also register. It is hoped that people will come out and support the runners and walkers and the Group welcome any help with support in stewarding on the route too, so if anyone is available, please can they contact Andy on 086 3609110.

10 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR CAHIR TRADFEST 2024

Join Cahir Comhaltas and special guests from September 13 - 15, 2024 for a weekend filled with incredible traditional Irish music, workshops and lots of fun. On Friday 13, the first day of the weekend, they kick off with an Official Launch in Cahir Castle at 7pm.

Saturday brings workshops, street sessions, and an epic concert at St. Mary’s with the Blackwater Céilí Band. Sunday wraps up with an afternoon Trad Trail and a farewell session at the Hill Inn. Let’s make this Tenth anniversary unforgettable!

For more information call Mary on 086 062 4217.

For the concert tickets please book now on Eventbrite via the link (Cahir Tradfest Eventbrite) We encourage everyone to buy the concert tickets online this year as there will be limited tickets available on the door. Book your tickets now.

CAHIR TIDY TOWNS

Last week we continued on our rounds litter picking, weeding and clearing up in an effort to make a good impression to visitors and local alike. With National judging done we hope to hold on to our Bronze medal once again this year and it was great to see residents groups keeping an eye on their estates or streets keep-

ing their own patch clean and tidy. The town was still looking good last week with flower beds and pots in bloom despite the mixed weather. Teresa McLoughlins bed is in full bloom in the car park and very well maintained by the family. With added summer visitors it makes all the work worthwhile to see the results and with the youth tidy towns group doing their bit it’s an added bonus. Thanks also to our partners in TÚS and Tipperary coco for their support.

Unfortunately the big tree in the Inch Field had to be removed and after investigations we have decided to carve something out of the stump remaining, so watch this space for more details. It’s always a pity to have to cut a huge tree down as it takes years to grow to this size, but we hope to make something beautiful from what remains.

We have planted over 700 trees planted in the last 3 years with the help of the public, TÚS, ABP, Cahir River Search & Rescue, AXA Funding, BMW, An Taisce, An Coill Beag, National Tree Week, Suir Engineering, Tipperary County Council, our can collection as well as private donations so we will have lots of trees for the next generation.

COMMUNITY LOTTO

There was a winner of the Community Lotto Draw that took place last week on Wednesday August 14, 2024. The winner of €7,000 was Ann Hally, Cahir Day Care Centre. The Draw was witnessed by Marie Casey. The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 14 & 66. Congratulations to Ann.

The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, August 21 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon.

Participants showing off their beautiful pieces of art made at Summer Art Camp in Cahir

There were lots of creations such as these here created at Mags Summer Camp in Bunscoil na Cathrach

Sculptor Philip Quinn explaining the carving process to gathered crowd last Sunday

The attendance listened to Sculptor Philip Quinn explaining the medieval carving practices in the Inch Field

Cahir Park AFC

Cahir Park U13A Boys - our U13A Boys played in an U13 Premier League match this evening against Cashel Town at home. Result was Cahir Park U13A - 3, Cashel Town U13A 2. It was an incredible game of football in Cahir Park between two very evenly matched sides. Cahir Park started the brighter with several chances. Parks U11 player Maks Cyrulik then slotted home a lovely finish for the first goal. Jack Noonan then followed

with a super shot from a tight angle to make it 2-0. Cashel came back strong with two well worked goals. But a quick reply from a James Grant header from a lovely Jack Noonan cross put the Park back in front. There were chances for both sides right to the end, then Cashel won a penalty in the dying seconds. But Cahir Parks no.1 goalie DJ Brennock stood firm to make the game winning penalty save with Final score 3-2.

U13

Man of the match was Cahir Parks Kacper Miklaszewski with a huge performance on the right wing. Well done to all the lads on the team and coaches too! A great win!

Cahir Park U10 Girls - our U10 girls played host to Clonmel Town this week. It was a tough game with both teams playing super football in very warm conditions. The girls played with great determination and fought hard all the while making great passes and working well with the ball. Their hard work at training was clear to see on the day with a fantastic effort put in by every girl on the pitch. Keep up the great work girls!

Cahir Park 50/50 Draw- The 50/50 Draw took place last Wednesday August 14, 2024 at 8pm live on Facebook. The winner was Mark Darcy. Well done Mark. Ticket sold by Ger Coonan. Thank you to all our ticket sellers, all our sponsors and everyone who buys tickets; we truly appreciate your support of our Club. We remind everyone that there is a cash winner every week. Tickets can be purchased from Committee, online or through local businesses or through our Cahir Park AFC App under the fundraising header.

Cahir GAA Club

DRAW THE JOKER - There was no winner of the Jackpot of €8,600. Other winners received €100 to Pat Fitzgerald, €50 to Daire English, €50 to P Buchanan, €30 to Deirdre & Maura Brady and €20 to Bernie O’Connell. The next draw is in The Galtee Inn on this Sunday August 27, 2024. Jackpot will be €8,800. Support always appreciated.

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RESULTS - in the Junior A South Championship Semi Final Cahir travelled to Newcastle on last Wednesday night to platy St. Patrick’s in the South Junior A semi final. Full Time Score was Cahir 0.05, St. Patrick’s 2.16.

County Senior Football R2 Full Time Score was Cahir 0.10, Upperchurch 1.08.

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Explore Carrick-onSuir launched

BY EDDIE READE

Explore Carrick On Suir was launched last Saturday. The purpose of explore COS is to highlight all that is great about our historic town. The work being put in by all groups in the town to make it a better place quiet often goes unrecognised and events like this showcase all that is positive about our town. Anybody involved in any type of community work in the town, knows just what it takes to get things done, all of the hard work behind the

scenes to attempt to improve our community, often goes unnoticed and unrecognised.

This is par for the course with this type of work and those involved in it do not wish for the lime light, indeed they often shy away from it.

In this weeks notes I will be highlighting in words and photos some of the events that were successfully run over the day to highlight just what our little town has to offer to tourists and our local community alike.

Crowd in Manor House grounds for concert

Emergency Services open their doors to public

band over the course of the day. Children were given the hoses and taught how to put fires out to much delight and enthusiasm.

Members of Carrick On Suir fire brigade and Carrick Gardai showcased their services on Saturday when the public were invited to “come and see” just what these brave man and women do in their work to keep our community safe. Young and old were held transfixed by the skills on show from our local fire brigade, who played out several scenarios

Notes

Adult Hurling, Football, & Camogie

Commiserations to our Junior footballers who lost out agonisingly, on penalties, to Ballylooby/ Castlegrace in our South SemiFinal on Friday last. Unlucky, lads. Our Premier Intermediates are back in action on Sunday next in Gortnahoe at 6.15pm when we take on Silvermines in Round 3 of the Seamus O’Riain Cup.

Lions Club display their community involvement programmes

The open day came on a very poignant week for Carrick Fire service as they bit a fond farewell to retiring sub officer Terry O Mahony who has been a vital cog in their organisation for some 24 years.

On the ancient grounds of the castle park on Saturday, the local chapter of the Lions club were out in force. The Lions showcased their “message in a bottle”, their spectacles collection, their fantastic diabetes awareness programme, childhood cancer awareness and their outstanding environment programme. The Lions were over the moon with the feed back from the public and couldn’t speak highly enough of the organisers on the day who put in such Trojan work.

Carrick Camera Club launches exhibition

The talented members of the local camera club were out in force on Saturday to document the many goings on in the town for posterity. The club, which has been going from strength to strength since it’s formation invites all members of the public to attend their new exhibition which is currently on display in the Town Hall every weekday between 9;30 a.m. and 4;30 p.m. for the next four weeks. Be sure to drop in and check this out as it consists of some top class photographs of both local faces and places.

Carrick Scouts do the town proud

Under the ever watchful eyes of their scout leaders, an intrepid team of eight scout members travelled to take part in the Phoenix Challenge last weekend. The disciplines were varied, consisting of amongst other things, Tent pitching, knots and lashings and entertainment. The team were delighted with their

bronze medal and were unlucky not to come away with an award in the over all event.

A huge thanks has to go to in particular to Sheila Power, Jim Walsh, Sharon Murphy and Aisling Power, who give up so much time and effort to sustain this longstanding organisations place in our community.

Our Junior ‘A’ hurlers take on St. Patrick’s in their South Semi-Final on Saturday at 4pm in Kilsheelan. Best of luck lads. Despite some heroic wins in our last 2 games, our u19’s exited their Championship last week when results in other games didn’t go our way. Unlucky lads. Juvenile Scene On Monday night, our u17’s took on Killenaule in Páirc na nEalaí.

Check out our Facebook page for the result. Last week, our u17’s lost to Ballingarry by 1 point and ran out comfortable winners against Cahir.

Well done to the u10 camogie girls who participated in a County blitz on Sunday morning in Ballylooby. Our girls played three good, tough games against Brian Boru’s two teams & Ballybacon showing great skills, ball striking & determination. Super stuff girls. Keep up the great work that you’re

all doing in training & matches.

34 Carrick Swan u6’s descended upon Mooncoin on Saturday morning along with their coaches for the fantastic annual Mooncoin GAA u6 Hurling blitz. An outstanding morning’s activities ensued, and all kids had the time of their lives. Well done to all the kids, who were fantastic, and also to the parents, coaches and Mooncoin GAA club for the invite.

Well done to Alex O’ Dwyer

and the South Tipperary u14 footballers who took part in the Jim Power cup on Saturday, in Dungarvan. Alex is also a member of the Tipperary u14 hurling team that takes part in the prestigious Tony Forristal tournament next weekend. Best of luck, Alex. Club Lotto Next week’s lotto jackpot is an astonishing €14,000. Eight people were just one number away from winning last week’s €13,750 jackpot. Matching 3 and winning

€30 each.

Well done to all. The club would like to thank you for your continued support of our club lotto. It supports our young players and helps with Field Development projects. Condolences Carrick Swan club would like to pass on our condolences to the Boland family of Clonmel, and the Meaney family of Carrick-OnSuir and Dublin on their recent bereavements.

Carrick Swan

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by Brass

Francis and Johnny Kelly enjoying the new seating in the castle field.

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Appeal for help in locating missing Nenagh man

Gardaí in Nenagh are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from the town since earlier this month.

35-year-old Mateusz “Matty” Margol was last seen on Ormond Drive, Nenagh early on the morning of Monday 5th August before 9am.

He is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, with a thin build and black hair.

It is believed that Matty currently has a beard and is wearing blue jeans with rips, a black jacket, baseball cap and runners.

He is wearing glasses and

carrying a wine-coloured backpack.

Gardaí are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information on Matty’s whereabouts is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

‘Blue Death’ in Nenagh

All too recent memories of covid stalk the pages of Danny Grace’s account of the cholera outbreak of 1849 in Tipperary.

Following hard on the heels of the Great Famine, the disease was coined the ‘Blue Death’ due to the sickly blue-grey colour victims’ skin turned as a result of their blood vessels being starved of oxygen.

Mr Grace’s article is one of 20 from around the county that feature in the recently published Tipperary Historical Journal 2024. The Knigh historian looks at cholera’s impact on the Nenagh Poor Law Union against the national backdrop and that of County Tipperary. Nenagh - the 17th largest poor law union in Ireland, with a total population of almost 90,000 - had many areas that served as breeding grounds for the disease. In the town itself, which in 1841 had a population of 8,618, places like Ballalley Lane, Chapel Lane, Whitewalls, the Commonage and “that depot of filth and iniquity” Spout Road were homes to poor people living in crowded insanitary conditions where cholera could thrive.

There was disagreement between the local authorities over who was responsible for dealing with the “dread scourge”. Outdoor relief men were tasked to clean the streets, but the men available were “decrepit, wretched creatures” barely capable of doing any work and the “dung heaps and green cesspools [were] still as numerous and as noisome as on all previous occasions”. The Nenagh Guardian maintained that there was not a town in Ireland “where such neglect is so painfully flagrant”. The article takes a particular look at Burr’s former brewery (now Sheahan’s premises on

Martyrs Road), which was rented at the time as an auxiliary workhouse to the one at Tyone. The greatest number of Nenagh’s cholera deaths occurred in this “sink of sickness and disease”, denounced by a priest as “nothing better than a slaughterhouse”.

The first reported case of cholera in the Nenagh Poor Law Union was a Mrs Kennedy of Kiltyrome near the village of Silvermines, who fell victim to the disease on March 14, 1849. The first cases in the town of Nenagh were reported a week later when two men – each described as a “travelling man” from Limerick – collapsed in the street.

The author describes how the town was “swarming with beggars and unfortunates”, most of whom had been evicted from their homes. An ‘Inhabitant’ of the town described the scene in Nenagh in March 1849: “Hordes of the most wretched creatures infest the public streets from morning till night, many of them keeping up an endless cry and lamentation and terrifying the nervous with their death-like appearance.” While exact statistics for the cholera outbreak of 1849 will never be known, it would appear that Nenagh had the highest number of cases (590) and deaths (351) in Tipperary. Remarkably, the cost of treating a cholera patient in the Nenagh union was the equivalent of around €86,000 in today’s values.

THE BENEVOLENT BARONESS

Another article that will fetch interest from North Tipp readers is Miriam Lamb’s account of Angela Burdett Coutts (1814 – 1906). Known as the richest heiress in England, Angela, of the Coutts bank family, was sister

of Sophia Otway Cave, wife of Robert Otway Cave, MP for Tipperary and one of the Otway landlords of Templederry.

The anti-tithe Otways are remembered as “good landlords” and Sophia Otway Cave was, like her sister, a benefactor of charitable causes. She was well-regarded in North Tipperary for her contributions to various famine relief schemes and is immortalised by a plaque in Templederry parish church.

While there is no direct evidence that Angela visited Templederry, it is highly likely that she did, given the frequency of her visits to Ireland. In her article, Ms Lamb, a Dublin academic librarian with special interest in North Tipperary, outlines the close relationship between these philanthropic sisters.

THE NEW LINE ROAD

Seamus J King of Cashel contributes an article to this year’s Tipperary Historical Journal about the building of the New Line Road between Ballincor Cross on the R489 road connecting Birr and Portumna with Lorrha village. Despite a shortage of accessible information, the author presents the case for constructing the road at the end of the nineteenth century, its cost and the key players involved. Among his sources was Pat Hough - “a mine of knowledge on the history of the parish”and Paddy O’Meara, who recalled an account of how a great many local men were employed in breaking stones down to suitable size for construction of the new road.

TEMPLEMORE’S MIRACLE

PRIEST

Another regular contributor to the series, Donal J O’Regan

returns to Castleiney, Templemore, to study the enduring story of miracle-working priest Fr John Mackey. Born there around 1800, Fr Mackey served in many local parishes, was affected by famine fever, yet reportedly lived to the age of 91. He is renowned for visiting a farmhouse at Ballinalassa in search of a glass of water to quench his thirst. He was informed that there was no drinking water on hand and the nearest well was over a mile away. But Fr Mackey indicated a patch of ground for the man and wife of the house to dig; he then blessed the ground and “a miraculous spring of water gushed from the ground where no water had previously been known to exist”.

The recently renovated Fr John Mackey’s Blessed Well has since become known as a place of healing and it has drawn people from far and wide in search of cures, particularly for eye difficulties.

FOUNDER OF NEWPORT CONVENT

Seeking to document the “true history” of the establishment of the Convent of Mercy in Newport, John Phayer also gives due recognition to Mary Anne O’Brien for her role in that endeavour. Mary (c 1860 - 1937) took the entirely unexpected decision to become a nun following the death of her husband in 1884. Sr Ignatius, as she became known, “laboured unselfishly for all those in her entrusted care” in establishing the Mercy Order in Newport in the early 1900s. The Limerick city native went on to become Mother Superior of the convent. Mr Phayer, who lives in Limerick, was inspired to tell her story through his interest in family history.

THE ‘EVILS OF DANCING’

By Rob Downs

The 2024 THJ concludes with ‘Orgies of dissipation: Dancing Around Tipperary in the 1930s’. Clonmel’s Maria Luddy takes an insightful look at Catholic hierarchy concerns over the sexual immorality perceived to arise from dancing halls.

Dancing halls - and indeed the motor cars parked outside many of them - were regarded by the archbishops and bishops of Ireland as having “deplorably aggravated the ruin of virtue due to ordinary human weakness. They have brought many a good innocent girl into sin, shame and scandal, and her unwary feet on the road that leads to perdition.”

Parish priests objected to dances to be held at a hall in Borrisokane and ‘The Old School’ in Portroe, though their views sometimes met with resistance from local authorities, such as the Tipperary North Board of Health, one member of which noted that if young people in the country did not have their “amusements”, they would move to the cities in search of them. In her fascinating

account of differing attitudes of the time, Ms Luddy, a professor of Modern Irish History, includes observations noted by local garda officers.

The sergeant in Roscrea, for example, had five years’ experience of dealing with the Sean Ross home for unmarried mothers “but he has not met any case to date in which the parties concerned attributed their downfall to attending public dances”. Supt CB Heron of Newport believed dance halls provided an outlet for “exuberant spirits”, and those most interested in their licences were the clergy. He had known parish priests who “concentrated on keeping country couples off the dark roads to succeed only in driving them into fields where they had not even the distraction of walking.”

The above is but a selection of the contents of the 2024 Tipperary Historical Journal. It - along with many previous editionscan be purchased online through www.tipperarystudies.ie and in local bookshops.

Best of luck to Tipperary Rose Tara Brady in this years Rose of Tralee Festival

In Memoriam

LUKE & GRACE McSWEENEY

1st Anniversary

Thou we have suffered huge loss, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to each and everyone of you whom expressed sympathy to us in whatever way was fitting for you Thank you.

We will be forever grateful to our emergency services and medical personnel whom carried out their work in such a dignified and professional manner especially under the harrowing conditions that evening And in its aftermath. Thank you

Thank you Vincent Murphy of McCarthy’s Funeral Directors, Fethard, whom ensured that the unbearable situation that we found ourselves in was handled with sensitivity and care and in such a dignified and professional manner. Thank you to John O’Donoghue also.

To Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan the abundance of Clergy and all whom participated in the funeral mass. Thank you.

Thank you to the people of Ireland and beyond. Your empathy was clearly shown and expressed by the attendance of President Micheal D Higgins, Minister Norma Foley, and Aide-de-Camp who represented our Taoiseach, our Mayor, Politicians and Councillors.

The generosity and respect shown by the swarms of people who came to our house, gathered in the Plaza and lined the streets of Clonmel, to our local shops, businesses, restaurants and hotels, your efforts did not go unnoticed.

The help and support we received from our schools, GAA clubs, scouts, dance & gymnastics groups was just phenomenal and was very much appreciated.

To our wonderful neighbours, friends and family, we are blessed to have you all and want to thank you for your ongoing care and kindness.

Luke and Grace will always have devoted friends who were by their side until the end and continue to show their friendship in all they do.

1st Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony for Zoey, Nicole, Grace and Luke in The Plaza Clonmel on Saturday 24th August at 6.30pm. All are welcome.

Nicole at 12.30 in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church Clonmel Sunday 25th August 2024.

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Recollections from 1987 with Joe Kenny

fun building their

in January 1987 are L

Golden Slimmer Awards were presented on Friday, March 20, 1987, at a function in the Clonmel Arms Hotel to celebrate the completion of 10 years in the slimming service of Mary Cranitch whose ‘Fit and Slim’ classes are held in a number of South Tipperary centres, including Clonmel. The overall winner was Martina Casey of Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir. Winners in an attendant essay competition, ‘Motivation Others to Slim’, were Monica McCormack, Carrick (First Prize), and Mary Finn, Thurles (second prize). Photographed L to R: Mary Finn, Michael Cranitch, Mary Cranitch, Martina Casey, PJ Holmes (Kerry Co-op), and Monica McCormack.

Pictured at the Tipperary and Waterford Friesian Breeders seminar held in Hearn’s Hotel, Clonmel, in January 1987, are L to R: P.J. Donovan; Matthew Ryan, Cashel; Rory Dicker, Area Manager Volac Feeds Ltd; and Liam Cloonan, Fethard.

Having

snowman at Congress Terrace, Fethard,

to R: Joseph Bradshaw, Ursula Bradshaw, Belinda McCormack, Edel Bradshaw (front) and Lorraine Treacy.

Foróige club members performing at a regional Variety Act Concert hosted by the Mullinahone Club in April 1987.

Members of Drangan & Cloneen Parish Ladies Committee, who looked after refreshments at the reception and presentation to Fr. Ted O’Rahelly on the occasion of his transfer from the parish in July 1987.

Pictured at the Tipperary and Waterford Friesian Breeders seminar held in Hearn’s Hotel, Clonmel, in January 1987, are L to R: Pascal O’Connell, chairman Tipperary/ Waterford Friesian Breeders Association; Seamus O’Callaghan, Volac Feeds; and Philip Kinane, Horse & Jockey.

Recollections from 1987 with Joe Kenny

The ‘Rose of Cloneen’ winner, Anne Marie Phelan, Crampscastle, being congratulated by Charlie Meagher, at The Rose of Cloneen Music Festival on August 16, 1987.

Fethard GAA Ladies Social committee photographed in July 1987 Back L to R: Breda Walsh, Bridget Cuddihy, Lizzie Sheehan, Carmel Hannon. Front L to R: Nell Broderick, Frances Burke and Margaret Hackett.

Mr Dessie O’Malley, leader of the Progressive Democrats, is photographed with supporters on a promotional visit to Killenaule in June 1987. The new party was launched on December 21, 1985, by Desmond O’Malley and other politicians who had split from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Mr O’Malley was presented with a piece of Rossa pottery by Mrs Doreen Carthy P.R.O., to mark the occasion of Mr O’Malley’s first visit to the area.

Walsh Brothers photographed in August 1987 at Ardsallagh House showing an old family watch to GAA stalwart Dick Cummins. Eamon and Dennis are grandsons of the famous Tuberadora Denis Walsh – a talented wing forward who won five All-Ireland senior hurling medals, and later moved to Ardsallagh House and started the Coolmoyne Hurling Club. L to R: Eamon Walsh, Denis Walsh and Dick Cummins.

A happy group from Mullinahone and the surrounding area photographed at the annual Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party held in the Mullinahone Community Centre in December 1987

Photographed at the annual fashion show held in Cloneen Community Hall in March 1987 are L to R: Mary Dunne, Ann O’Dwyer, Helena Walsh and Mary Condon.

Thurles Parish News

Newly Baptised

Cillian Liam MacGabhann, Manserghs Hill, Killenaule. Isabel Ava Copper, Sydney, Australia.

Recently Deceased

Prayed for at all Masses in Thurles parish at the weekend were the following who have died:

Margaret Clancy née Ryan, Butler Court, Mitchel St. Shane Corcoran, Halfway House, Loughmore. Galena Burtnieka, Latvia & Thurles.

Celine Connolly, née O’Gorman, Nenagh, formerly Thurles. Maura McLoughlin, née Ryan (Hayes), Kilcommon Village, Kilcommon. Brian Bond, Seaford, Sussex.

An evening to Remember

Following a brilliant concert in the Cathedral of the Assumption two years ago, the very popular Celtic Brothers are making a return trip and are set to light up the aisles with their unique

take on many contemporary classics. Come along and enjoy an evening of great music with the Celtic Brothers starring The Willoughby’s in the Cathedral –Friday, September 27th, 2024. All proceeds to Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets now on sale in Thurles Parish Centre (0504 22229), Bookworm (0504 22257) and Holycross Abbey Shop (0504 43124). Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Mid Tipperary Hillwalkers complete Red loop in Scaragh woods

Eighteen enthusiastic participants from Mid Tipperary Hillwalkers turned out this week to complete the red loop in Scaragh woods in Cahir.

Led by Tina Bourke, the Friday night group headed up the stoney track up through the forest and this brought the group onto a walled dirt track where Paddy Maher informed the group that this is known as the “Sheep’s Run” obviously for bringing the sheep in from the mountains. This track was a bit steeper but the more they climbed the more they got the magnificent views and enjoyed

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By the Cathedral Townie

Great regret in Thurles following passing of well known businessman

There was great regret in Thurles recently following the passing, after illness, of well known businessman Bill Dwan.

A member of the highly esteemed Dwan family of Thurles which gave so much employment to so many down through the years in a number of very successful businesses including Dwan Mineral Waters, Bill had a number of ventures of his own including the famous Thurles Brewery at Slievenamon Road which developed and sold a range of beers right in the heart of the town.

This substantial business which included a very substantial and ultra modern public house on a number of levels, was very well regarded for a number of years before Bill moved on to other things and at the time of his passing he was lecturing business in third level college in Dublin,

drawing on his vast experience gained throughout a full, albeit shorter life that he would have expected or hoped.

Bill was also a former member of the Progressive Democrats political party and he was a high profile, though unsuccessful, candidate on election day for the party in what was a very crowded arena in the Premier County at the time. The setback did not diminish his energy, drive and resolve though and he went on to do many other things with his life before illness took a grip some time ago.

Bill Dwan was regarded as a gentle, kind and caring man who had a word for everyone. His demeanour endeared him to everyone he came in contact with and if he had it within his gift, or his power, to help out people, he went out of his way to do so.

Above all though, he was a great

Euan Murray is named Minor Hurler of the Year

Dúrlas Óg and Thurles Sarsfields hurlers Euan Murray was named Minor Hurler of the Year this week following a series of outstanding performances for Tipperary en-route to winning the All-Ireland crown.

the experience. It was lovely when they reached the top to take in Cahir town and the magnificent Comeragh mountain ranges in the distance. With most of the climbing completed, the group continued along the track into the open mountain of the Galtees before turning back into the forest again to return to the vehicles. There was plenty of chat along the way and everyone was grateful for a lovely fine evening. Thanks to Cahir House Hotel for the lovely tea afterwards to finish off what was a lovely evening.

Murray, son of Pat and Colette Murray, is a student in Thurles CBS Secondary School having received his primary school education in Scoil Ailbhe CBS Primary School. And, he was one of the main men as James Woodlock’s team defeated all before them as they navigated their way to the All-Ireland decider against Kilkenny in UPMC Nowlan Park.

On that final day, Tipperary had lost two players by the half time break and the odds of them winning the title were heavily stacked against them. However, Murray and his teammates produced an incredible performance in the second half to stave off the

home sides advances and force the game into extra time. And, in extra time, with Murray driving them on, they claimed a rare victory in Kilkenny against the home side, to lift the Irish Press Cup.

Euan Murray’s performances all season long had been from the top drawer and the announcement of his Minor Hurler of the Year award came as no surprise. It was entirely worthy for a most unassuming player who has a tremendous future ahead of him. Congratulations Euan.

family man. Proud of his heritage and his place in an esteemed family, Bill of Beakstown Lodge, Holycross and formerly of Ivy Hall, Turtulla was predeceased by his parents Ned and Lou, step-son Christian, brother-in-law Barry (O’Sullivan). He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, son Louis, daughter Katie and their mother Catherine, brother Brian, sisters Mary and Bernadette, stepmother Breda, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law John (Murphy), uncles Kevin and Liam, aunts Kathleen and Nancy, cousins, relatives, colleagues in T.U.D., neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Testimony to the esteem of Bill and his family and the standing in which they are held in the local community, was the large attendance at the removal of his remains from Hugh Ryan’s

Funeral Home in Thurles, to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Many attended to pay their final respects as he lay in repose and for Requiem Mass in the Cathedral, which was followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, the extended Dwan family was surrounded by hundreds who offered support and consolation at a very difficult time for all. May he rest in peace.

Thurles Golf Ladies Open Fourball competition which was played last week saw winners Teresa Kelly and Anna Stakelum with a very impressive 49 points; Peggy Kirby and Anne Hackett were second on 46 points; Gross Marian Finn and Frances Boyle (45 points); and in third place, Lorraine O’Keeffe and Dympna Miley (44 points). There were 52 players on the day which was kindly sponsored by Boyles of Thurles. Well done to the winners and to all who participated.

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The Streets of Thurles 5k road race which took place on Thursday evening last brought an Olympic level of excitement to the town with over 400 athletes taking part in what was a really unique event.

The two-lap course from Mitchel Street into Liberty Square, down Slievenamon Road into Clongour, through Innisfallen Avenue and back to Liberty Square via Friar Street with the finish at the bottom of the square was ideal for fast times and so it transpired.

It also facilitated spectators and athletes appreciated the support they got from on-lookers along the route. An abundance of stewards ensured that traffic delays were kept to the minimum and that everything was run off in impressive style. As well as the presence of some of the top athletes in the county, there was also a large cohort of people who participated at their own pace and were delighted to be involved. This was a major attraction as athletes of all levels of experience and fitness performed

side-by-side and without any difficulty at all – the organising on the night was second to none, thanks to the work of Thurles Crokes AC and their many helpers. It was not a simple chore to keep the normal evening traffic moving as well as seeing over 400 athletes running through the centre of the town. But, it was achieved and it went off without any hitch at all.

Well done to all the runners who turned up at the starting line and a massive congratulations to all the winners.

Inside the first half-mile Mossie Bracken of Moycarkey-Coolcroo was leading a four man break away group that included Irish international Sean Tobin of Clonmel, Kevin Moore of Dundrum, now based in Meath, and local man William Hughes. They were still together after the first lap, well clear of the chasing bunch, but over the second lap, William lost some ground.

Coming into the square for the second time it was a sprint to the finish with the Clonmel man just edging out Kevin Moore followed

The Fair of the Square to return to Thurles Streets of Thurles Road Race was a great success

a stride or two behind by Mossie Bracken. Tobin’s time was 14.58, Moore 14.59 and Bracken 15.03 with William Hughes on 15.28, great running by all four.

In the ladies race Dympna Ryan of Dundrum stamped her authority on proceedings from the off and finished in a time of17.13, well clear of Kate Veale of West Waterford with Sharon Cantwell of Moyne third in 18.46, followed by clubmate Eileen Ely in 19.01

The ladies category prizes were won by Eileen Ely(over 40) and Mary Treacy, Borrisoleigh Track

attack, over 50. The men’s category prizes went to Dan Brosnan, Clonmel, over 40 and Liam O Connor, Grange-Fermoy, over 50. Particularly pleasing was the encouragement from spectators for the back markers in the race, all of whom had their own individual goals to aim for irrespective of age or ability.

Overall the event was a great success and the consensus afterwards was that it should become an annual event in the summer racing calendar in the county.

It has been confirmed this week that the very successful Fair on the Square will be returning to Thurles again in 2025 after a brilliant event a few weeks ago.

The festival really captured the attention in the Cathedral Town with thousands of visitors coming to enjoy the music, song and dance over the weekend which has been described as a total success.

And, the organisers have confirmed that the event will run

again next year on Friday July 4th once again in conjunction with the Liberty Music Festival. Tribute acts have already been booked for the event as part of the music trail, with street entertainment and street markets also being central to the event. There will be much more information shared with the general public in the weeks and months to come, but suffice to say, this is an eagerly anticipated event again for the Cathedral Town.

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Town Tipp through A trip

with Martin Quinn

Darby Ryan and the Grogan Family of Bansha extend their thanks and appreciation

Darby Ryan was a bard, poet and writer from Ashgrove, Bansha, Co. Tipperary. Darby was the author of the famous poem ‘The Peeler and the Goat’, a satire of the system of Penal Laws in act at the time. Darby composed many songs and ballads across numerous topics not least Irish nationalism. Copies of his ‘Tipperary Minstrelsy’ are to be found in the British Museum and at the Royal Irish Academy. A relative of Darby’s, John Grogan, has returned to Bansha to visit the grave and to add another aspect to the memorial in Bansha Old Cemetery. The headstone was rededicated in August 2023 and now another part has been added to the memorial. John explains how the rededication of the headstone came about last year and what has happened since. “One year ago, on an August evening, my sister Claire and I were fortunate enough to be part of a rededication of the headstone of Darby Ryan, one of Bansha’s more famous sons. Darby Ryan was from Ashgrove outside the village of Bansha, and he was

born in 1777 and died in 1855. In his lifetime he was known as a scholar, famous poet and a patriot. He wrote many poems and songs about the Glen of Aherlow. His collection of works are in many famous libraries and museums. He was most famous for a very satirical poem which became a song called ‘The Peeler and the Goat’. It turns out that Darby Ryan happens to be my great, great, great Grandfather. His daughter Norrie married John Grogan of Ashgrove and that is my connection to Darby. Two years ago, in 2022 my sister and I decided to restore our family headstones in the graveyard in Bansha. We arranged to have the work done and thought no more about it. The work was completed in early 2023 and my sister and I were planning a trip back home during the summer of 2023 and thought we would have a few family members join us in a small remembrance for Darby. Early in 2023, my sister and I were contacted by Mary Alice O’Connor. Since the work

that we had done was noticed by Mary Alice, she contacted us and asked what plans we had if any. We explained that we were thinking of a small event, and she immediately asked if we would like to expand it. That set the wheels in motion and through the efforts of Mary Alice, Billy Morrissey and a team of enthusiastic supporters and the support of Glen of Aherlow Fáilte, we had an incredible event in August of 2023. The event truly exceeded expectations with a crowd overflowing the church and it was a truly memorable evening. There were speakers and musicians, and a great time was had by all. One of the highlights of the event for us was the opportunity to read a poem that Martin Quinn had written about Darby Ryan. Martin had sent it to me before the event as something he had written and wanted to share with me. After reading it, I asked him if I could share it with everyone at the event and he agreed to my reading it during the remembrance ceremony. To me the poem totally

captures who Darby Ryan was, and clearly explains his life and his achievements so succinctly like nothing that I have ever read about him. Darby was truly an unusual man and a very special man of his time. Martin, in seven clear and succinct verses, explains to the world who Darby Ryan was. I realised that the headstone restored by itself is nice, but what was needed was something to tell Darby’s story to the passerby who might not know who Darby was. It was with this in mind that my sister and I had a plaque made and installed in front of the headstone so people will better understand the man. We would like to invite you to call to Darby’s final resting place in Bansha Old Cemetery, and in paying your respects to Darby to read the poem composed by Martin which is now there for all to see. On behalf of Darby Ryan and the Grogan Family I want to thank the committee who made the event happen and Martin Quinn for his lasting contribution to Darby’s legacy”, concluded John.

Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, to launch book on the Civil War era in County Tipperary

BY MARTIN QUINN

A history book relating to the War of Independence and the Civil War era in County Tipperary is to be launched at the Tipperary Excel Centre on Thursday August 22nd at 7:30pm. The book is titled ‘Memories, Etched in Stone’ and features many photographs that were made available to the committee, which were not previously know of. In addition, over 80 monuments that the Committee has erected since

1923, have been photographed for the book as have many of the headstones in graveyards across the county erected in memory of those that died during this period. The project is led by Neil Ryan and the Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee. The book, which is a mixture of text and photographs, will be launched by Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, and all are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will also be on sale on the night.

Pat Leahy, Political Editor of The Irish Times

John Grogan, at the grave of Darby Ryan with the recenly added poem, which was composed by Martin Quinn

Martin Quinn, composer of the poem ‘The Bansha Bard’ with John Grogan, great great great grandson of Darby Ryan, at his grave in Bansha Old Cemetery

The Bansha Bard, composed by Martin Quinn, has been recently added to the grave of Darby Ryan

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Charity cycle from Bristol to Miltown Malbay remembers the late Christine Daly

The cyclists arrived into County Tipperary on Friday August 16th, having come along the Carrick Blueway, Clonmel, Cashel and then to Tipperary Town.

On August 11th, 2024, a sponsored cycle in memory of the late Christine Daly, formerly of Tipperary town and Miltown Malbay, began from Bristol in England.

BY MARTIN QUINN

The cycle, a fundraiser organised by Christine’s brother Martin, took cyclists from Bristol to Miltown Malbay, a total of 650km over 6 and a half days, and arrived in Miltown Malbay on Saturday 17th of August. A number of cyclists have cycled the entire route, and family and friends also joined along the way. The full trip was funded entirely by Martin and his team (including the purchase of jerseys’), so that all donations received would go directly to the charities. Martin spoke about the loss of his sister and of his wish to raise funds for charity. “Very sadly in May of 2023 we lost our beautiful sister Christine Daly, suddenly as a result of a stroke. She was full of life and much loved by everyone that knew her. A good friend to so many people, she would do anything to help them. Although taken too soon, she yet achieved so much in her life by

living to her life’s motto – ‘Living the Dream’. As a result of our loss, we organised this fantastic charity cycling event. The cycle marks the journey Christine made so many times while travelling from Bristol, England to Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland. It involved a small group of friends in Co. Tipperary and colleagues in Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary, who are keen cyclists and wanted to experience a new challenge. In February of 2024, our family were hit again with the consequences of stroke. Our mother, Rita Daly, suffered a stroke, but thankfully has survived and is doing well in recovery. This was, as you can imagine, very difficult, but because of the support of our families, friends, and the many medical professionals that cared for our mum, she is making a great recovery. Our mother has received the highest standard of care from the Acute Stroke Ward 2B in Clonmel Hospital, and now from St. Anthony’s Nursing home

in Pallasgreen. The purpose of this charity cycle is to raise awareness about the realities of stroke, and the challenges and demands it presents to patients, families and communities. We as a family have experienced first hand the high standard of care that is required, and the great work carers are doing to help stroke patients. Christine lived in Miltown Malbay for over 10 years. During this time, she worked as a nurse in the locality. Her kind and caring nature made her very popular with her patients and locals. Based on these life changing events, we have decided to raise money for the following charities; Rehabilitation Unit, St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and Clare Cancer Support (https://www.facebook. com/clarecancersupport/). This cycle was organised, to fundraise for these worthy charities that provide so much assistance to their patients” said Martin. The cyclists arrived into County Tipperary on Friday August 16th, having come along the Carrick Blueway, Clonmel, Cashel and then to Tipperary Town. In Tipp town the cyclists were met by supporters, family members and friends, in an event organised by Shane Kelly’s Pharmacy and Lowry’s Pub. Shane Kelly’s Pharmacy also had a free Blood Pressure Awareness Event throughout the day. On Saturday morning August 17th, the cyclists left Tipperary town for a stopover at St. Anthony’s Nursing Home Pallasgreen, to greet Martin’s

for them

and the place was bedecked in bunting and flags to welcome the heroes. Leaving Pallasgreen the

open for donations. The following is the link to the page, so please donate what you can; https:// www.gofundme.com/f/christinedaly-memorial-cycle-bristol-tomilltown-malbay

mother Rita and the staff and residents. There was a great welcome

in Pallagreen

final leg of the journey saw them pass through Limerick, Ennis, Connolly and finally to a reception at Miltown Malbay Community Centre. A GoFundMe page which was set up by Martin Daly, is still

The late Christine Daly

Martin Daly is pictured with his jersey for his charity cycle

Charity cyclists Martin Daly and Jim Kissane pictured on arrival in Rosslare on Thursday August 15th

News from the Community

Drangan/Cloneen

Drangan-Cloneen Active Retirement

Association

Following a meeting of the club a decision was made not to pursue the suggested 2 night trip to Whites Hotel in Wexford due to transport difficulties. If the members are still interested in a short trip away those at the meeting suggested looking into a 4 days / 3 nights trip to Clare, Galway & The Wild Atlantic Way in early October. If sufficient numbers are interested details will be available in the Parish Newsletter.

Tipperary County GAA Draw. Congratulations to Billy Clancy Corbally on winning €30,000 in the new Co. GAA Clubs Draw on Wednesday last July 31. Promoter Nicholas Moroney won €500. Billy was presented with his cheque on Friday night last in Barrys Drangan. The second draw will be held on this Wednesday 21st August.

Anybody who missed out on the first draw is welcome to join now by paying €10 per month or €90 for the remaining 9 draws of the 2024 – 25 series of draws.

GAA Lotto Results

GAA Lotto results Tuesday August 13, numbers drawn were 3,25,29,30. No winner.

Two match 3 winners who receive €50 each were Tom and Mary Mahoney, and Noel Clancy. Congratulations!

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers were 12,19,26,30. No winner.

Next draw on the 27th August will be for a jackpot of €11,200 so don’t forget to play online or in your local shops, garages, pubs, hairdressers or with any com-

Burncourt

mittee member and you could be winning big for September.

Under 11 Hurling

On Saturday last our under 11 hurlers took part in the Mullinahone hurling blitz. In our first game we suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Fermoy from Cork. In our second game we were narrowly defeated by Lisdowney from Kilkenny, and our third game brought us to victory over Mullinahone. In the semi-final we were defeated by Mullinahone’s stronger team. However our boys and girls played some great hurling and an enjoyable day was had by all.

Players in action were: Liam Egan, Jack Doran, Rory Lee, Daniel Cullinane, Alex Lawrence, Harry Noonan, Cillian Ryan (Cloughtaney), Lory Corbett, Catherine O’Neill, Áine O’Halloran, Shay McCormack, Jack Clancy, Cillian Ryan (Ballinard), Tiernan McMahon.

Under 15 B Hurling

On Thursday last our under 15 hurlers defeated Clerihan by 1-14 to 2-6 in Dara Browne, Clerihan. The team was Jamie Holohan, Mikey Slattery, Eoin O’Brien, Paddy O’Brien, Conor Danagher, Turlough Moroney, James Egan, Donncha Foley, Jack Gleeson, Darragh Fitzgerald, Tiernan O’Brien, Dara Browne, Eddie Hayden, Jack O’Donnell, Tom Butler, Liam Richardson, Christopher Lee, Robbie O’Brien, Jack Slattery.

Junior Hurling

Our Junior A and B Hurlers were both in action last Sunday week in Fethard.

Our Junior B Hurlers took on Moyle Rovers in their Final group game. They won

by 7 points on a scoreline of 2-16 to 0-15.

Team on the day was: Patrick Moroney, Seán Ryan, Conor Gorey, Keith Morrissey, Frank Meagher, Colm Dunne, Brian O’Halloran, Shane Gorey, Robbie Noonan, Jamie Brett, Jack Meagher, Ciarán Mockler, Conor Brett, Aaron Cronin, Eoin Fitzgerald, Niall Keane, Gerry Horan, Nicky Kearney, James Ryan, Mark Slattery, Damien Barry, Cameron Moynihan, Jack Cleere.

Our Junior A Hurlers took on Grangemockler-Ballyneale in Fethard in the South Quarter Final. They won on a scoreline of 3-16 to 1-9. Team was: John Moroney, Evan Holohan, Pauric O’Brien, Conor Duggan, Sean Nash, Cathal Mahoney, Michael Boland, Ryan Crannitch, Cian Crannitch, Cathal Foley, Aidan Fitzgerald, Willie Cleere, Daithi Hogan, Richie Needham, Jamie Broderick, Finn Madigan, Eoin Ryan, Bill Cuddihy, Ciaran Mockler Patrick Moroney, Sean Ryan, Cameron Moynihan, Jack Cleere.

It’s a busy weekend once again for our Junior Hurlers with both our A and B Hurlers in knockout action.

Our Junior A Hurlers take on Carrick Swan in the South Semi Final in Kilsheelan on this Saturday August 24 at 4.00 while our Junior B Hurlers take on Skeheenarinky in the South Quarter Final on Sunday in Goatenbridge at 12.00.

Junior A Football

Our Junior A Footballers took on Ardfinnan in the South Quarter Final last Tuesday week where they won on a scoreline of 1-17 to 0-4.

Our Junior A Footballers took on Cahir

last Wednesday in the South Semi Final in Newcastle. In the end we ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 2-16 to 0-5.

The team on the night was: Tony O Brien, Evan Holohan, Bill Cuddihy, Cathal Foley, Aidan Fitzgerald, Keith Morrissey, Pauric O’Brien, Eoin Ryan, Conor Duggan, Willie Cleere, Daithi Hogan, Ryan Crannitch, Finn Madigan, Cathal Mahoney, Jamie Broderick, Ciaran Mockler, Robbie Noonan, Richie Needham, Mark Slattery, Michael Boland, Cian Crannitch, Frank Meagher, Jack Meagher, Brian O’Halloran, Colm Dunne, Conor Brett, Jamie Brett, Eoin Fitzgerald, Cameron Moynihan, Sean Ryan, Jack Cleere.

We will play Ballylooby-Castlegrace in the South Final on the weekend of 31st/1st.

Under 19 Hurling

Our U19 Hurlers took on Cahir in their final group game last Wednesday week in Monroe. Despite being down a couple of players they won by 2 points, 1-14 to 1-12 and topped their group. They have qualified directly for the Semi Final on Wednesday August 28 against either Moyle Rovers or Knockmealdown Gaels who play in Cahir on this Wednesday evening August 21 at 6.30.

Under 17 Hurling

Our U17 Hurlers took on Knockmealdown Gaels last Friday week in Cloneen in a game that had been postponed on the previous Monday as a mark of respect to the late John Britton. The game ended in a draw when Knockmealdown Gaels scored 3-16 to 1-22 for St. Patricks. Team on the night was: Jamie Holohan,

Upcoming Events.

August 25: Heritage Day EventMountain Lodge.Many are aware of the iconic nineteenth century hunting lodge sheltered in the majestic Glengarra Woods. How many are aware of its history and the ladies who once had it as one of their places of residence?

The ladies being Lady Beatrice Pole- Carew and lady Constance Butler. As part of Heritage Week,the Mountain Lodge Conservation and Restoration Group invite you to come along to Mountain Lodge on Sunday, August 25 from 1-5pm, listen to their story, have a go at painting and enjoy some tea and cake?

There will be a free bus from the car park to the Lodge on the day. There will be a charge for refreshments as part of ongoing restoration costs. Come along and “Chat with Constance and Beatrice”

Busy September: September 2: Back to School for Burncourt National School.

September 8: Skeheenarinky Vintage Run, this year for South Tipperary Alzheimer’s Association.

Tom Lee, Cormac Duggan, Cathal Keane, Eoin Horan, Oran Gahan, Donncha Foley, Eoin Morrissey, Mike O’Dwyer, Bobby Purcell, Charlie Noonan, Sean Fitzgerald, Jack Gleeson, Tom Ryan, Tiernan O’Brien, Tom Butler, Aidan Morrissey, James Egan, Darragh Fitzgerald, Turlough Moroney.

Our U17 hurlers took on Kilsheelan /KIlcash last Friday in Anner Park Cloneen. We won on the night 4-20 to 0-9 and have qualified for the South Semi Final which will take place this Monday. Keep an eye on our social media pages for details of fixture.

Team on the night was: Jamie Holohan, Tom Lee, Cormac Duggan, Cathal Keane, Eoin Horan, Oran Gahan, Mike O’Dwyer, Donncha Foley, Bobby Purcell, Sean Fitzgerald, Tom Ryan, Dane Outram, Charlie Noonan, Conor Danagher, Jack Gleeson, Tom Butler, Turlough Moroney, Darragh Fitzgerald, James Egan, Liam Richardson. Under 15 B Hurling Fixtures

Thursday, Aug 22 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00 St. Patrick’s V Cahir Under 17 B Hurling Fixtures

To be arranged in Anner Park Cloneen St. Patricks V Fethard

Junior A Hurling South Semi Final Saturday, Aug 24 in Kilsheelan at 4.00 St. Patricks V Carrick Swans

South Under 19 B Hurling Championship Semi Final

On Wednesday, August 28 St. Patricks will play the South Tipperary semi-final against either Knockmealdown Gaels or Moyle Rovers who play their quarter final on this Wednesday evening August 21.

September 9: Bee Bop School

workshops as preparation for the Bee Installation

September 21 & 22- Pop Up

Clothes and Accessories Market-“ Pre-Loved Fashion to Be Re-Loved”

September 29: “Big Bee Bop”Join us at Burncourt Community Hall to unveil the Bee Installation, Watch the Bee Bop Dance, Hear from Galtee Honey Farm

Behold the Bee, Music, Food, Bee Themed Face Painting and Family Entertainment

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Burncourt Community Council - Donate the Clobber

If you’ve been threatening to do a wardrobe clear out…the time is now! Donate your pre-loved fashion items to Burncourt Community Council for a Pop-up Clothes & Accessories Market.Items can include Clothes, Shoes, Accessories and Jewellery. Donations can be dropped to Burncourt Community Hall on Saturday 24th August -10am12pm or contact Siobhán on 086 8052152 to arrange an alternative time.

Burncourt Drama Group.

Yes, the local Drama Group is back in rehearsals.This time the performance in late October will feature as it were a revue or reworking of some of the most popular acts over the last ten years. The group with some of the local school pupils is also rehearsing to give a “buzzing Bee Bop” on Sunday, September 29. Any ideals or suggestions to make?

An Information Board is available to view on the Built Out area opposite Burncourt Church. This is a comprehensive design of how the area can be made more appealing by a structured approach to the planting and upkeep of the area.

Any observations , comments, suggestions would be welcomed by Burncourt Community Council.

Thought For the Week.” What people say about me is none of my business. I am who I am and do what I do.

I expect nothing and accept everything.

And that makes life easier.” Anthony Hopkins

Visit Mountain Lodge at Ballydavid Wood this Sunday, August 25 ,

Heritage Day, Free Shuttle Bus from Glengarra Car Park , refreshments served .

Nicholas Moroney

Breeda Fitzgerald

News from the Community

Ballylooby/Duhill

Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA

Result: 13/8/24: No jackpot winner. One match three: Brian 0’Donnell. Lucky Numbers drawn: 10, 12, 14 & 29 Next week’s jackpot €3,100. The club extend their thanks for your continued support.

Tickets available at usual outlets & clubforce.com-Ballylooby/Castlegrace Gaa

Age Strong Classes

Age strong Physio Class in Duhill Hall with Joanne on Tuesdays at 6: 45pm Heritage Weekend in Duhill

Thanks to everybody who supported Heritage weekend & especially who gave in pics etc. Thanks also, to the members of the Ballyporeen Heritage Group ( Galty Vee Valley Group) who put in a lot of time & effort getting it together.

Cemetery Masses for our Pastoral set of Parishes

Ballylooby Cemetery Mass Sunday Sept 1st at 3:30pm followed with prayers in Whitechurch Cemetery at 5pm and Tubrid 5:45pm (same day)

Duhill Cemetery Mass on Sunday Sept 8th at the later time of 4:30pm followed with prayers in Ballydrennan Cemetery at 6pm and Castlegrace at 6:45pm (same day 8th Sept)

Sympathy

The death occurred in the UK of Fran Nicolau ( Nee Nash) late of Ballyboy. Clogheen. We extend our sympathy to her husband, family, relatives & friends. Fran’s funeral took place in UK on August 7th. A mass of remembrance took place in Duhill same day Aug 7th. May she rest in peace.

Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA Club

Killenaule Family Fun Day.

Our U7 Hurlers attended a blitz held in Killenaule on Saturday last as part of their Family Day. The boys played Kilsheelan, Grangemockler/Ballyneale, and Clonmel

Óg. There was some great hurling on display.

Following the blitz, there were races, games, and facepainting.

Thanks to Killenaule GAA for putting on a great enjoyable day and a big thanks to all the parents for their ongoing support.

Over the weekend, our club was represented on Tipperary Development Squads.

Tadgh Dunlea played on the U15 Tipperary Football Blue Team v Westmeath in Portlaoise.

Donnacha Hurley played on U15 Tipperary Football Gold Team v Galway in Dr Morris Park.

Darragh Quinlan, Noah McCarty & Jack Galvin played on U14 South Tipperary Football Team in the Jim Power Intercounty Tournament in Waterford. Well done to all involved

South Junior A Football Semi Final Result

Ballylooby/Castlegrace 1-12 1 Carrick Swans 1-12

After extra time and penalties, the team is through to the South Final.

After an epic battle, our U13B Hurling Team won their South Semi Final against our nearest neighbours, Fr Sheehy’s.

Ballylooby/Castlegrace 2-5 Fr Sheehys 2-4

They now play Grangemockler in the Final with date/time/venue to be announced

On Saturday, our u9 footballers travelled to Ardfinnan to play in the annual John Cummins U9 Football tournament.

On the day we played 4 games against Ardfinnan, Newcastle, Aherlow, and Fr Sheehy’s.

All boys played excellently and showed great skill and determination in all games.

Thanks again to Ardfinnan for hosting such a well run tournament and to all who came and played.

Finally, to the parents, thank you for your continued support.

Kathleen Moloney

On Saturday, the Ballylooby/Castlegrace u9 footballers travelled to Ardfinnan to play in the annual John Cummins U9 Gaelic Football Tournament

The Ballylooby/Castlegrace U7 Hurlers attended a blitz held in Killenaule on Saturday last as part of their Family Day. The boys played Kilsheelan, Grangemockler/Ballyneale, and Clonmel Óg.

Last Friday 16th August, there was a gathering at The Market Stone Bar and Restaurant, Clogheen for the members of the Rhododendron Walking Festival Committee and Volunteers to thank everyone for their hard work in making the Walking Festival the wonderful success it was this year. Everyone enjoyed the hospitality and the catch ups and are already looking forward to next year’s festival.

News from the Community

FETHARD

Heritage Day Festival on Sunday

This year’s parade will start at Fethard Ballroom at 2pm on Sunday, and we ask those who are entering the parade to assemble at the Cashel Road opposite the Ballroom from 1.30pm where direction will be given. The parade will be led by the colourful, award-winning Banna Chluain Meala and their Majorettes. The Fancy Dress Parade will travel along Main Street to The Square, and then down by Watergate to the Medieval Town Wall at Watergate. Please note that traffic restrictions will be in place during the Fancy Dress Parade.

Fancy Dress prizes

Fancy Dress prizes include €200 for overall best: €100 for Overall 2nd Best. Fethard Historical Society have also sponsored a €100 prize for best historical theme and children’s 1st and 2nd prizes of €30 and €20 in the same category. There will also be 1st and 2nd prizes for adult and children in the Artistic and Original categories.

Over 30 Craft and Trade Stalls to attend

We had a tremendous demand for stalls this year resulting in over 30 craft and trade stalls coming along to offer a huge variety of products to please all.

Chainsaw Carvings by Chris Dee. The precision and artistry of his chainsaw carvings have left crowds spellbound all over Ireland and should be a major attraction at this year’s Heritage Day Festival. Chris makes a return visit this year and will demonstrate a chainsaw carving for us and also have some of his work available to purchase on the day. Also coming is Blacksmith Mark Dillon – a member of ‘Forged In Ireland’ – a group of Irish craftsmen interested in sharing information on blacksmithing, knife making, metal art, tin smithing, metallurgy and anything related.

Dog Show & Live Music

Pat Culligan and Catherine Newport will host their very popular annual Dog Show after the parade and this event attracts entries from all over the county. Local group ’The Tipperary

Ramblers’ will provide live music throughout the afternoon, playing all your favourite tunes.

Family Entertainment

This area overlooking the Clashawley river will be the centre of activities for the afternoon from 2pm to 5pm. We have lots of family entertainment lined up and are super excited to have The Animal Road Show for our festival; Wobbly Circus Entertainment, face painting, Duck Race, food stalls, and plenty of amusements for children to enjoy. We will have an information tent at the festival on Sunday where you can check out the timetable for the free Puppet Show and other free events happening on the day.

Our Sincere Thanks Fethard & Killusty Community Council would like to acknowledge the support of Tipperary County Council, The Heritage Council, Civil Defence, Fethard Historical Society, and the many individuals, local businesses and organisations who helped and supported this year’s Heritage Day Festival.

is Fethard Ladies Football

Congratulations to Chrissie Cummins who is the winner of this week’s Split the Pot draw of €478. Chrissie bought her winning ticket from our Split the Pot Committee – one of the

ready for

In conjunction with this year’s Heritage Festival, Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School will hold an Open Day for past pupils from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, August 24. The staff have organised lots of displays and photos and look forward to meeting many of their former past pupils to show the facilities on offer. Do come along and “Catch Up with Old Friends!”

Parish Church Lotto

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Parish Lotto on Thursday, August 15 , 2024. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 11, and 16. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Una Prendergast. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, August 22, will be €4,225.

GAA Sports Development Lotto

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 3, 7, 18 and 23. We had no Jackpot winner and one Match 3 winner who received €150: Majella Hayde. One lucky dip winner received €100: Patricia Treacy. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, August 20, when the jackpot is €30,000.

The death has occurred on Sunday, August 18, of Margaret Grant (née Kenneally), Barrack Street, Fethard, and formerly Askeaton, Limerick, and Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. Margaret passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of the Cottage Nursing Home, Clonmel, after an illness bravely borne. She is predeceased by her husband Patrick and son Joe. Beloved mother of William she will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren Daniel, Jamie, Rebekah, Rachael, Mark, Emma, Stephen and Anthony, great-grandchildren Éabha, Luke, Alanna, Isla Mae and Kaidan, brother Connie, sister Kitty, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass takes place on Wednesday, August 21, at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, followed by burial in Kilfeacle Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis.

The death has occurred on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, of Mary Grant (née Ryan), Killerk, Fethard, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Dinny and Annie, Mary will be sadly missed by her husband Tom, her sons Tom and Matt, her daughters Teresa, Lil and Siobhán, her grandchildren Rian, Teaghan, Hannah, T.J., Conor, Tomás, Laoise and Cillian, her sister Rose and brother John, her son-in-law Cormac and daughters-in-law Jemma and Mairead. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, her extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, August 15, at 12.30pm in St John the Baptist Church, Lisronagh, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis.

JOE KENNY

All is

a fun-filled Fethard Heritage Day Festival on Sunday next, 25th August. See you there!

News from the Community

New Inn/Knockgraffon

Clothes Collection – Dates for Your Diary

The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following dates: Wednesday, August 28; Thursday, August 29; and September 4, 5, 11, and 12. Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 16, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our community centre.

Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support!

Lena Rice remembered during Heritage Week

A documentary looking at the life of Lena Rice the only Irish woman to win the Wimbledon singles tennis championship in 1890 will air on next Friday morning August 23 at 11a.m on Tipp Mid-West Radio (F.M 104.8)

The documentary will trace the life and achievements of Helena Bertha Rice known as Lena who is buried in the small family graveyard in the village of New Inn.

Lena is all but forgotten except when the Wimbledon Tennis tournament is played in July each year, or when the Lena Rice Tournament is played in New Inn and neighbouring clubs annually.

Clogheen

Fr Sheehy’s GAA Club

FBD County Premier Junior Football: Fr. Sheehy’s: 1-15 Sean Treacys: 0-9.

We play Loughmore Castleiney next weekend for a place in the county semi-final.

Minor B Hurling Knockmealdown Gaels 1-16 Fethard 3-10

South u13B hurling semi final

Fr Sheehys : 2-4 Ballylooby/ Castlegrace: 2-5(11)

Well done to our u9’s who participated in the John Cummins football tournament in Ardfinnan on Saturday. The boys played very well and won out the tournament. We host the Arrabawn John Doyle Shield ( u/16 inter county) competition in Clogheen on Saturday starting at 11AM. Tipperary, Kerry and Antrim will all play each other with the final at 4PM.

Fixtures

Wednesday Aug 21, U19B hurling quarter final, Knockmealdown Gaels v Moyle Rovers in Cahir at 6.45PM

Thursday Aug 22, U15B hurling Knockmealdown Gaels v Clerihan in Ballylooby at 7pm.

Fr Sheehy’s GAA Club Lotto Lotto numbers last week were 3,9,16,22.

There was no jackpot winner, 5 match 3 winners won €30 eachMattie Maher Clogheen, Niall O’Connor Online, Frankie Wyse Clogheen, Arwen O’Dea Limerick, Margaret Carroll Online

Next week’s jackpot will be €9,900 in Halleys Bar, Clogheen. Thanks for your continued support

The contributors to this programme include Dr. Denis G. Marnane who will speak about the Spring Rice family, Dr. Maeve O’Riordan U.C.C. who lectures in Women’s cultural history and is author of Women of the Irish country house, Marie McMahon curator of Tipperary county Museum of hidden history who will speak about the tennis costume in vogue at the time. Sandra English whose mother Eileen Bell wrote a short history of Lena Rice and other local history books will speak about her mother’s interest in the subject.

Liam O’Gorman who is very involved with the tennis club in New Inn will speak about the legacy that Lena Rice has left. The Programme is produced by Mary Alice O’Connor with editing and technical expertise by Jim Keane.

Come to Dualla Show on this Sunday, 25th August

The Dualla Show promises a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring livestock, showjumping, machinery, food, live music, and free circus entertainment. With a focus on free children’s activities, it’s an unbeatable family day out. This year, Irish arm wrestling will make an appearance with Super matches featuring Top competitors, Grip-strength challenges, and opportunities for attendees to arm wrestle professionals. Notable participants include IFA World and European champion Adrian O’Dwyer. The headline match pits Ballymena’s Ashley “the Entertainer” Harmsworth against Tipperary’s Cillian “the

Terminator” English. The event also welcomes Davy Gibson, a Northern Ireland Hillclimb champion and rising star in arm wrestling and grip competitions, showcasing his impressive skills at over 50 years old.

Join us for a day of strength and excitement!

Knock and Lough Derg Pilgrimage

Bus to Knock on Tuesday September 3, overnight stay in Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, Day retreat on Wednesday September 4 in Lough Derg, Meal in Roscommon on the way home, costing €220 pps. If you’re interested, please contact Bridget O’Dea on 086-679-27754 or any of the following:

Bridget O’Driscoll 087-630-5889 Pallasgreen

Donald Kennedy 052-915-6482 Killenaule Fr Joe Tynan 087-222-5445 Knock long

Maura Ryan 087-242-4033 Upperchurch Fr Murphy 086-386-8877 Drom / Inch

Ann Hayes 087-976-6520 Clonoulty

Angela Tully 086-857-7838 Two Mile Borris

Margaret O’Dwyer 087-978-5893 Annacarthy

Alice Kennedy 087-611-1850 Templederry Friends of Tipperary Football

Join us for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday evening, Sept 9th, at 7:30pm in Annacarty! We’re thrilled to have Peter Keane, former Kerry football manager, attending this special event. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full po-

PJ English

Bansha/Kilmoyler

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS

Following on from the walkover we received from Mullinahone in round 1, Moyne Templetuohy were defeated in round 2 of the County Intermediate Football Championship on Friday last in Holycross by 2-15 to 0-10. Moycarky Borris are the other team in the group. The group winner qualifies for the county semi-finals and the runner up goes to the county quarter-finals.

This weekend we are due to play Lattin Cullen in the West Junior A Hurling Championship Final.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €17,150.

Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Johnny Murphy, Emma Price, Richard Bourke and John Magner.

Seller’s prize €20: Andrea O’Connell. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, are available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media pages. Thank you for your continued support.

tential. Don’t miss out! See you there! Rockwell Rovers GAA Club Lotto Lotto Draw Results from Saturday August 17 drawn - 02, 06, 09 & 31 - NO WINNER(s). Lucky dipsx4: Tommy & Helena Buckley, Tara Stafford, John A. Strumble & Sean Hogan to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500. Sellers: PJ Moloney, Michael Purcell and Rockwell Rovers x 2 in with a chance to win August’s sellers prize of €100. This week’s jackpot €3,200. Thank you for your continued support.

Lourdes Pilgrimage in October

This pilgrimage is on 10th October to 14th October 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes @ 16.14 pm on 10th October and return on 14th from Lourdes @ 12.30pm There are a few places available for further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-3868877

Sincere Sympathy

is extended to Pauline & Taylor Ryan, New Inn on the sad passing of Pauline’s mother Nancy Leahy (nee Shelly) in Lancashire, England and formerly of Georgesland, Cashel. Deeply regretted by her partner Ian, daughters Pauline, Marion, Noreen and Bridget, son John and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later. May she rest in peace.

Templederry

We remember this week::

Saturday August 24th. In Templederry Church at 7.00 p.m.

Sr Oliver Coghlan, Killenaive and Swansea.

The monthly Anniversary Mass will resume on the last Saturday of each month , beginning in September.

Contact Templederry Parish Office with the names of those you would like to have included. A voluntary

Contribution would be appreciated. The Parish Office will be open each Wednesday and Thursday from 11.a.m. To 1 p.m. Phone 0504/52988 , 087/6564933 or email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com

DOLLA GRAVEYARD COMMITTEE::

Dolla Graveyard Committee will host an ecumenical service on Sunday August 25th.2024 at 5.00 p.m. to commemorate all babies interred in Dolla Graveyard. Service will be followed by the unveiling of a commemorative Plaque by Ms Patricia Feehily. Refreshments will follow in the Eagles Nest Dolla.

FUNDRAISER FOR MILFORD AND NORTH TIPP HOSPICE

The Gleeson family, Millbrook would like to thank everyone most sincerely for helping make the fundraiser for Milford

And North Tipperary Hospice such a successful one in KENNEDYS KILLEEN . The family are delighted to announce that €32,024 was raised. Each charity will receive €16,012 . To say the family are blown away by all the support is an Understatement . A cheque presentation will take place in Kennedys Killeen on Friday evening August 30th at 8.00 p.m.

All are welcome. A big thank you to everyone for their incredible generosity for these two wonderful charities.

TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in YOUNGS LATTERAGH and there was no winner of the Jackpot. This weeks draw will be in The Ford Ballinaclough and the Jackpot will be €9,200 A big thank you to all the Lotto Committee members who continue To run the lotto draw each Monday Night and to all the sellers for their continued hard work.

SYMPATHY

We extend the sympathy of our community to Joe Tynan and family, Ballincara, Templederry on the death last weekend of Joe’s father Joe which occurred last weekend. May he rest in peace.

Well done to the Fr Sheehy’s u9’s who participated in the John Cummins football tournament in Ardfinnan on Saturday. The boys played very well and won out the tournament.

Sandra English

Margaret Kennedy

Michael Barry

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

Eucharistic Adoration

Glengoole Wednesday 10am to 2pm, Gortnahoe Thursday 10am to 1pm

Glengoole Community Group

Heritage Week Talk - There will be a talk on Sir Vere Hunt in Glengoole hall with Professor Willie Nolan on this Thursday, 22nd August at 7.30pm. Barndance with Folk That in Buddy’s shed this Saturday 24th August at 9pm. Adm €5. PJ Murrihy in Buddy’s Shed on Saturday 31st August at 9pm. Adm €15. Gortnahoe Bingo

Bingo continues this Saturday evening at the earlier time of 4.00pm with doors opening from 3.00pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game. A sincere thanks to the massive support for the August weekend special bingo. Split the Pot

Congratulations to Trisha Holohan, Glengoole who won €228 in the Split the Pot draw last Sunday. Envelopes are available at the usual outlets, you can also Revolut to 0876777220. For the month of September Split the Pot will be in support of Ballysloe Community Group. The draw takes place each Sun-

Richard Dunne

day at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall.

Gambling Therapy & Support Service

Millennium Family Resource Centre Glengoole. A confidential counselling service for those affected by problem gambling. Now offering online counselling sessions.

For further information contact us on 052 9157992.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Sophie Pembroke on representing her local Camogie Club Gortnahoe Glengoole and County Tipperary in the Junior All Ireland Camogie Final last Sunday week in Croke Park and on receiving the ‘Player of the Match’ award Fennor Creamery

Last call for photos and articles relating to Fennor, Ballysloe and Grange creameries. Fennor creamery will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of its foundation this year. A booklet to commemorate the event will be published later in the year.

We would appreciate any photos, newspaper articles or stories in relation to Fennor, Ballysloe and Grange creameries. All photos and articles will be returned to the owners. Please contact Liam Noonan, Denis Bowden, Michael Lanigan or Jimmy Fogarty.

Golden/Kilfeacle

Historical Journal

Just a mention of the parish Historical Journal that’s being compiled at the moment. We are working on it and would be grateful for any old photos , insights into Golden’s past , or information on clubs and societies etc , anything that will give a picture of Golden through the decades for future generations. We would also welcome sponsorship to help defray costs. Many businesses and organizations have already been very generous with sponsorship and we are very grateful. Any photos will be treated with the utmost care and returned quickly.

All info from Martina O’Keeffe on 087 687 5636

Lotto

Our local GAA club’s lotto jack-

pot now stands at €14,900. Tickets just €2 available locally and online at www.locallotto.ie

Your support for our gaa club lotto is massively appreciated.

Bingo

Our GAA club bingo continues every Thursday night at 8pm in Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex

Over €2,500 prize money given out each night

Shop and coffee shop open

Doors open at 6.30pm October Fest

All roads will lead to Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex main hall in Golden Tipperary On Bank Holiday Sunday, 27th October

The fantastic group The Whistlin Donkeys will perform live on stage from 9.30pm

Followed by disco with Dj Richie till late

Tickets just €22.50 Available online at www.eventbrite.com and also locally from Gala shop Golden and John O’Brien Obs Kilross On 087 8253139

Just 10 weeks to go folks!!!!!

GAA

Well done to our intermediate footballers and mentors last weekend Best of luck to our intermediate hurlers and mentors this coming weekend!!

Tidy Villages

What lovely work was done in our village last week courtesy of our Tidy Village committee.

O’Connell’s House was painted a beautiful blue to add colour to our main street. Huge thanks to Seamus Ryan for excellent work!

BALLYMACARBRY COMMUNITY CENTRE Panda Playground Donations

This week we were delighted to be presented with a donation from two young local playground users Lauren Coffey and Emelia Bogacz. The girls created handmade bracelets and sold them amongst friends and neighbours in the community to raise €222 for the playground. It is this kind of community spirit and effort that helped deliver Panda Playground this year.

We continue to receive donations weekly from our fantastic local community and thanks to all those that

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW

The €1700 Jackpot for Monday, August 12, was not won while the following took the runners-up prizes, €50 to Willie Dee (first name drawn), €25 each went to Isaac and Lottie Barry c/o Noreen Ryan, Jack Aherne c/o Con Aherne, Padraig Ryan Online, John Nash Ballinard. The sellers prize went to Timmy O’Dwyer and the Jackpot for last Monday night, August 19, increased to €1800.

The Draw committee wishes to thank all of our Draw ticket purchasers for their constant weekly support of our Draw.

GAA

Having topped the group in the West. Junior B Hurling Championship and with no definitive date yet been set for our Divisional

Quarter Final it continues to be a waiting game while it does carry the advantages of players having more time to shake off injuries and the extra bonus of more recovery time.

In the U19A Hurling Championship played in Cappawhite last Sunday morning the Sologhead / Cappawhite combination were unable to see off the challenge of the Kickhams who proved deserved winners on a score line of, 3-23 to 3-10.

Having generated a lot of attacking possession over the hour they lacked the killer instinct to break down a rock solid Kickhams defence led by Tipp U20 star and inter County goalie Eoin Horgan. BACK TO SCHOOL

With back to school just around the corner break we wish

all pupils starting out in Primary School, new first year students to Secondary and all first year College students every success in the year ahead in making new friends while following the career path of their choice.

ST NICHOLAS FC

The winner of €200 in their weekly 50/50 fundraiser Draw of last Wednesday day night, August 14, was Liam McGrath of Tipp Town and formerly of Barronstown while Teresa Dee of Seskin won the free Christmas Draw entry for €1000.

MASS TIMES

Weekly mass is said in St. Anthony’s Church Oola on Monday and Tuesday at 10am and at 10.30 am on Sunday mornings while in Sologhead it is Thursday and Friday at 10am and 6.30 pm on Sat-

Condolences

Sincere condolences to the family, relatives, friends, and neighbours on the passing of Mary Ryan, Templetuohy. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Templetuohy Bingo

Continues each Thursday night at 8.30pm in Templetuohy Community Centre. Your support would be very much appreciated. Templetuohy Coursing Lotto

This week’s lotto jackpot is now €14,900. Lucky dip winners of €25 were Dan Guider, Clonmore, Noel Kennedy, Templetuohy, Pat Esmonde, Templetuohy, and Jim Ryan, Templetuohy.

Moyne Athletic Club

Training has resumed for the forthcoming cross-country season for juvenile athletes from

have supported us and donated. We are still approximately €35K short of our required fund of €170,000 so please support us in any way you can! Our official opening event for Panda Playground is on track to take place in the coming weeks. Details of this event will be well communicated in advance. Ballymac Bingo returning in September

Our next Bingo night will take place on Friday 13th September. Don’t worry about the date as it will certainly be a lucky night for many given the huge number of chances to win each night! We look forward to seeing a huge crowd as usual!

6 to 18 on Tuesday and Friday nights from 7pm to 8pm at the athletic track. New members are encouraged to attend - minimum age is 6 years old. Winner of Split the Bucket of €115 was Michael Moriarty. Thanks to everyone for continuing to support our club fundraiser. Tickets can be bought on-line or in any of the local businesses or at each training session.

Moyne-Templetuohy GAA, LGFA & Camogie

This week’s lotto jackpot is €4,600 with Majella Ely, Theresa Quinlan, Noeleen Monaghan, Bridget Cahill, Martin Flynn, and Ger Peters the lucky dip winners last week. Hard luck to the intermediate football team who lost out to Galtee Rovers in their second match in the championship.

The intermediate hurling team face Gortnahoe Glengoole this Saturday, August 24th at 1pm in Littleton. Support appreciated. The juvenile club had a busy week with all teams in action. The U5 & & U7’s were in Moneygall, the U9’s in Boherlahan, and the U11’s in Thurles.

Hard luck to the U13’s, U15’s and U17’s on their losses. Congrats to the U16 ladies football team who have advanced to the county semi-final following last week’s games.

The junior camogie team commence their championship this Thursday night at 7.30pm in Templetuohy against St. Patrick’s (Drangan/Cloneen) while the U16 team play this Wednesday evening, against Portroe and we

Marcella Collins

Tommy Fitzgerald

Eibhlis Purcell

Lauren Coffey and Emelia Bogacz make their Panda Playground donation to committee members. The girls created handmade bracelets and sold them amongst friends and neighbours in the Ballymacarbry community to raise €222 for the playground.

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Mark Kehoe impresses as Kilsheelan ease to victory over neighbours Grangemockler

FBD Insurance Tipperary Senior Football Championship Group 1 Round 2

KILSHEELAN/KILCASH 1-13 GRANGEMOCKLER/B’NEALE 0-10

KILSHEELAN/Kilcash recorded their first win of this year’s County Senior Football Championship with a comfortable six points victory over Grangemockler/Ballyneale at Páirc na nEalaí, Carrickon-Suir, on Saturday evening. In what was the first meeting of the neighbouring parishes at senior level for many years, the more experienced Suirsiders had too much in hand for last year’s county intermediate champions, the destination of the league points decided long before referee Seanie Peters called time.

With both sides having lost their opening games two weeks previously, it made this clash key for quarter-final ambitions. The result sets Kilsheelan up for a crunch battle with JK Brackens for a coveted last eight spot, while Grangemockler will face Ardfinnan, narrow victors over Kilsheelan on the opening day.

Despite being short quite a few from his wish list first 15 selection, Kilsheelan manager Liam Stokes will be happy that his side controlled things very much from the first quarter onwards. With county hurler Mark Stokes the main driving force in a hugely energetic performance, they were already six four points to the good by the 25th minute when the game’s only

goal arrived. Tommy O’Connor set up Liam Freaney for a shot, and while the powerful effort was partly blocked by a defender, the deflection gave David Power no chance between the posts.

At the break Kilsheelan/Kilcash remained those seven points clear at 1-8 to 0-4 and looking very much like winners.

The second half was a more even affair, most notable perhaps for the scoring chances spurned by both sides and two excellent saves by Tipperary goalkeeper Evan Comerford, including a penalty from Manus McFadden in the 48th minute. The scoring went pretty much tit-for-tat, Kilsheelan extending their cushion out to nine points before a quick-fire trio of late points gave Grangemockler a somewhat flattering final scoreline.

Kilsheelan will be happy with this win and the chance to move on and improve against Brackens the next day. Grangemockler are finding the step up in grade difficult and may well be relieved that there are no relegation issues at stake in this their first year back at senior. With a minus 12 points difference after two games, they have another tough task ahead in two weeks time.

Liam Freaney opened the

scoring in the second minute for Kilsheelan before Michael Meagher responded with an excellent point from the tightest of angles five minutes in. Jamie Roche had his first of six on the night two minutes later before Michael Meagher levelled matters for a second - and final - time in the 10th minute.

County senior custodian Evan Comerford struck a sweet free from 50 metres in the 14th minute to put Kilsheelan ahead again, an advantage doubled two minutes later when man of the match Mark Kehoe swivelled and sent over a point for an 0-4 to 0-2 lead.

Tommy O’Connor then earned his side a free converted by Jamie Roche in the 19th minute, and

soon afterwards an unforced error of handling the ball on the deck, gave Evan Comerford another opportunity to display his superb long-range kicking ability, bisecting the posts from 45 metres out.

The value of a solid free taker was accentuated during those few minutes, as while Kilsheelan were availing of opportunities, their opponents saw two very kickable frees sail the wrong side of the uprights.

Kilsheelan then got a huge boost with Liam Freaney’s 25th minute goal to extend their lead to seven points at 1-6 to 0-2. Thereafter they were never troubled.

Sean Daly and Manus McFadden combined in a one-two move up the field in the 27th minute,

with McFadden raising a white flag, but in a similar move in the opposite direction, Tadgh McGuire finished off a Kilsheelan passage of play when slotting over from 20 metres out.

Kilsheelan lost influential centre-back Mark Stokes through injury just before the break, his replacement, Sean Ryan, putting in a solid performance also.

In the dying moments of the opening half Mark O’Meara and Jamie Roche (with a huge punt from 50 metres) shared points leaving Kilsheelan seven up at the break, 1-8 to 0-4.

Point for point it went in the opening minutes of the second period with Brian Walsh and Leon Kennedy for Grangemockler

swapping points with Kilsheelan via Jamie Roche (two frees) and Tommy O’Connor.

Then in a bizarre two minutes both sides spurned almost certain goals chances.

Firstly a turnover won by Mark Kehoe sent Kilsheelan racing through and when Liam Freaney pulled the final trigger the ball seemed to go along the goalline, hit an upright, and despite players rushing in and out, the ball miraculously, from a defender’s point of view, stayed out.

Two minutes later, at the other end, an attempt at a point from Ben Comerford came down off the upright into the hands of Leon Kennedy, and with only the keeper - but not just any keeper - to beat, Evan Comerford got down low to his left to superbly deny Kennedy. And Comerford wasn’t finished just yet either.

Sean O’Meara (G/B) and Conor Davin-Power (K/K) then traded points leaving the score at 1-12 to 0-7 midway through the second half. Twelve minutes from time the Charlie McGeever coached Grangemockler were thrown a lifeline in the form of a penalty won by the hard-working Sean O’Meara. Manus McFadden took on the responsibility but this time, diving low to his right, Comerford again broke the hearts of the team in the famous white and green jerseys.

In the dying minutes Jamie Roche stretched the lead to all of nine points with a free won by Mark Kehoe, before Grangemockler, in never say die spirit, hit three on the trot between the 56th and 59th minutes to put a more respectable gloss on it at the death. Those late points were scored by Mark O’Meara (2) and Sean O’Meara (free).

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Kilsheelan/Kilcash: Evan Comerford (0-2F), Conor Neville, Jason Madigan (capt), Emmet Butler, Billy O’Connor, Mark Stokes, Micheál Freaney, Billy Murphy, Jamie Roche (0-6,

Subs:

Grangemockler/Ballyneale

David

LEFT: Brian Walsh (Grangemockler/Ballyneale) weighs up his options as Kilsheelan’s Conor Davin-Power arrives to challenge. RIGHT: Kilsheelan corner-back Conor Neville gets away from the attentions of Grangemockler midfielder Michael Meaney during Saturday’s game in Páirc na nEalaí, Carrick-on-Suir.

Action from Saturday night’s County SFC game between Kilsheelan and Grangemockler at Páirc na nEalaí, Carrick-on-Suir. LEFT: Barry Kehoe (Kilsheelan) being chased by Darragh Shelly (Ballyneale). CENTRE: Mark Kehoe (K/K) being tracked by Sean Daly and Michael Meaney (G/B). RIGHT: Jamie Roche (K/K) holds possession under pressure.

0-4F), Mark Kehoe (0-1), Barry Kehoe, Liam Freaney (1-1), Tommy O’Connor (0-1), Conor Davin-Murphy (0-1), Tadgh McGuire (0-1).

Sean Ryan for Stokes (inj., 29 mins); Michael Bates for Davin-Murphy (54 mins)

Power, James Daly, Conor Hahessy, Sean Daly, Manus McFadden (0-1), Leon Kennedy (0-1), Darragh Shelly, Michael Meaney, Ben Comerford, Sean O’Meara (0-2, 0-1F), Mark O’Meara (0-5, 0-1F), Paudie O’Shea, Michael Meagher, Brian Walsh (0-1), Thomas O’Regan.

Subs: Lorcan Magorrian for O’Shea (54 mins).

Referee: Seanie Peters (Aherlow).

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Late points rally needed for champions Commercials to force draw with Loughmore

FBD Insurance Tipperary Senior Football Championship Group 3 Round 2

LOUGHMORE/CASTLEINEY 2-9

CLONMEL COMMERCIALS 0-15

REIGNING county champions

Clonmel Commercials were put to the pin of their collective collars by Loughmore/Castleiney before salvaging a late late draw in an entertaining Group 3 county senior football championship game played in perfect conditions at Dillon Quirke Park, Clonoulty on Friday night last.

Having trailed by four at halftime, 2-6 to 0-8, Commercials were six points in arrears at the three-quarters stage and in serious danger of losing their unbeaten status. However, digging deep, and sending for the cavalry and experience in the likes of Michael Quinlivan, Kevin Fahey and Jason Lonergan, Commercials tagged on a half a dozen unanswered points for a deserved share of the spoils at the final whistle.

As relieved as the three-in-arow seeking Clonmel side will be at snatching a draw through Peter McGarry’s fisted equaliser two minutes into added-time, Loughmore will, no doubt, feel that they let this one slip from their grasp. At no stage over the 60 minutes were they headed, and with a six points advantage with just 14 minutes remaining, one certainly couldn’t see Commercials survive without, at least, one green flag. In the end, they didn’t need any major, the Tommy Morrissey-managed side ruling the roost in the final quarter to raise six white flags for that 0-15 to 2-9 parity.

Commercials and Loughmore arrived in Clonoulty having recorded opening day victories over Arravale Rovers and Killenaule respectively in Group 3 - and departing, what was an unusual

choice of venue for this fixture, both sides have now all but secured their passage to the knockout stages.

Friday night’s encounter was the first real clash of significance in this year’s championship and these almost annual adversaries will both take a lot from it for the latter stages. True to form, this latest staging of a now decades old rivalry between the sides was tough and competitive all through with referee Sean Lonergan well up for controlling it will yellow cards aplenty and two black cards along the way. But everything was honest and manly, and if they are to clash again further along the road, it will be well worth another viewing.

Before proceedings got underway, a poignant minute’s silence was observed for the late Moyle Rovers club legend, Eileen Boland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

From the start the Mid men were on a mission and inside four minutes were three points to the good with scores from Ciaran McGrath, Liam McGrath (free) and Philip O’Connell (mark). Indeed that opening point after just 20 seconds could have been a goal, when following a move from the throw-in, Philip O’Connell and Liam McGrath combined to put Ciaran McGrath in the clear but his piledriver clipped the crossbar on its way over.

A Jack Kennedy 45 got Commercials up and running in the seventh minute and from the kick-out Padraic Looram gathered to set up Ross Peters who pointed to make it a one point game. Parity was restored in the 11th minute

when Cian Smith pointed a free won by Sean O’Connor.

Former Tipperary senior Liam McGrath added his second free to edge the Shane Hennessy managed Loughmore in front again, but it was quickly cancelled out by a Peter McGarry point at the conclusion of a good Commercials movement.

The game’s opening goal arrived at the end of the first quarter and it came as the result of a turnover. With Commercials on the attack and Loughmore looking stretched, wing-back Eoin O’Connell made a vital interception and in the resultant counter-attack John McGrath fed Ciaran McGrath who blasted to the top of the net beyond Shane Ryan for a 1-4 to 0-4 lead.

A Liam McGrath free was immediately nullified by a Sean O’Connor mark for Commercials after a pin-point delivery by Colman Kennedy. In one of the scores of the game Tommy Maher, John McGrath and Eamon Connolly weaved through the Clonmel rearguard before Connolly pointed.

Again, Commercials responded quickly, this time Jack Kennedy obliged with an excellent point from 40 metres. After 21 minutes of play Loughmore led, 1-6 to 0-6. Two points within a minute from Sean O’Connor and Cian Smith left just the minimum between the sides as the interval approached. However, right on the stroke of half-time came a big moment in the game. Liam McGrath put John McGrath through on goal and as he was about to shoot he was fouled by Commercials’ keeper Shane Ryan. The referee adjudged it as a black card incident and from the penalty Liam McGrath gave the just-introduced keeper, Ciaran Cannon, no chance with a superbly dispatched spot kick. At the short whistle Loughmore led 2-6 to 0-8.

Within three minutes of the restart, the Mid men had extended their advantage to six. A superbly-taken point on the turn from Tomás McGrath was followed by another Liam McGrath free. Commercials then introduced Michael Quinlivan for his first outing of the year, at the end of

Shane Ryan’s black card duration, the champions restored to a full complement of 15 players.

It took the Clonmel side nine minutes of the second half to register their first score, Michael Murphy fisting over the point after good work by Peter McGarry. In the build-up to that score, Eamon Connolly fouled, and after the advantage rule allowed Murphy his score, the referee black carded the Loughmore player.

A double substitution then saw Kevin Fahey and Cathal Deely join the fray, Fahey, like Quinlivan, making his seasonal debut after injury. But it’s not in Loughmore’s nature to stand in ceremony or awe, and a full-length-of-the-field move ended with full-back John Ryan pointing in the 46th minute, throwing down the gauntlet to the champions at 2-9 to 0-9 with 14 minutes of normal time left to play.

Credit to Commercials though, with the positive mindset of a side that won’t give up easily on that dream of emulating their club’s 1965-1967 three-in-a-row heroes, they manned up to the challenge

and slowly but surely hauled in that six points deficit.

Two Cian Smith frees set the ball rolling before Jack Kennedy landed another fine point from play from 40 metres in the 51st minute to make it a three point game at 2-9 to 0-12 for Loughmore.

Conor Deely, not long on having replaced his brother Cathal, tagged on a hard-worked point with four minutes remaining as Commercials chased down their rivals.

As the clock ticked into the red, two points separated the sides, but it was down to the bare minimum once Jack Kennedy landed a tight-angled free. Incidentally, Kennedy, was one of three brothers, along with Colman and Conal, playing in the field their father John would have honed his future Tipperary hurling skills as a child; the locals present remembered it. The attention had turned now to the referee, the Loughmore supporters present, crying for Sean Lonergan to blow time. Two minutes into that added-time Padraic Looram got free down the right wing to create enough space to allow Peter McGarry run inside, and once the pass came McGarry had the composure and the time to fist the all-important equaliser.

Both sides could be happy with their performances and the point, and will no doubt have their eye on another day in the coming weeks.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Clonmel Commercials:

Shane Ryan, Thomas Charles, Tadgh Condon, Enda Dunphy, Padraic Looram, Colman Kennedy, Conor Deely, Michael Murphy (0-1), Jack Kennedy (0-4, 0-1x45, 0-1F), Peter McGarry (0-2), Cian Smith (04F), Conal Kennedy, Sean O’Connor (0-2, 0-1M), Ryan

Subs: Ciarán

Loughmore/Castleiney:

PHOTO LEFT: Loughmore’s Phil O’Connell under pressure along the sideline from Clonmel Commercials’ Peter McGarry. PHOTO RIGHT: 2020 All-Star Michael Quinlivan made his first appearance of the year for Commercials against Loughmore, his talent still recognised as four Loughmore players give chase.

Action from Friday night’s County SFC game between Commercials and Loughmore/Castleiney played at Dillon Quirke Park, Clonoulty. LEFT: Thomas Charles (CC) in possession with Padraic Looram in support. MIDDLE: Ryan Lambe (CC) under pressure from Tomás McGrath (LC). RIGHT: Jack Kennedy (CC) and Aidan McGrath (LC) in aerial battle.

Lambe, Ross Peters (0-1).

Canning for Peters (30 mins); Michael Quinlivan for Ryan (39 mins); Kevin Fahey for Dunphy (42 mins); Cathal Deely (0-1) for Conor Deely (42 mins) ; Jason Lonergan for Smith (59 mins).

Shane Hennessy, Willie Eviston, John Ryan (0-1), Ed Meagher, Tommy Maher, Tomás McGrath (0-1), Eoin O’Connell, Noel McGrath, Brian McGrath, Eamon Connolly (0-1), Aidan McGrath (1-4, 1-0 pen, 0-4F), John McGrath, Liam McGrath, Ciaran McGrath (1-1), Philip O’Connell (0-1M).

Subs: Lorcan Egan for A. McGrath (44mins); Ciaran Connolly for Eamon Connolly (50 mins); Daragh McCahy for Eviston (51 mins); Conor Ryan for C. McGrath (56 mins). Referee: Sean Lonergan (Moyle Rovers).

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CAHIR PARK GOLF CLUB

LADIES

Play in Pink 3-Ball Scramble15th August 2024

The Play in Pink 3-Ball Scramble, held on the 15th of August, 2024, at Cahir Park Golf Club, was a resounding success. This annual event, organised in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, attracted a strong turnout of both members and visitors, all united for a great cause.

Participants enjoyed a thrilling day of golf in the Open Ladies & Gents 18-Hole 3-Ball Champagne Scramble.

The competition was fierce, with golfers showcasing their skills across the beautifully maintained course. The atmosphere was great, amplified by the stunning array of pink-themed outfits worn by players in support of breast cancer awareness.

Results:

1st Place:1 Mary Kenrick, Mary Comerford, Norma O’Brien – 89 Points

2nd Place: C. Corbett (Faithlegg), B. O’Shea (Waterford Castle), L. Fleming (Williamstown)

– 87 Points

3rd Place: Marie Keating, Emma Keating, Joanne Quaid - 85 Points (Countback)

4th Place: Lisa Blackett, Anne Fitzgerald, Joanne Fitzgerald – 85 Points (Countback)

Men’s Play in Pink Winners:

1st Place: D. Fitzgerald, B. Berry, J. Berry – 95 Points

2nd Place: W. Walsh, J. Cantwell, F. Davis – 92 Points

In addition to the golf, a raffle

was held with great prizes up for grabs, adding to the excitement of the day.

The event also featured a prize for the best-dressed participants, recognising those who went the extra mile in donning their finest pink attire.

Overall, the Play in Pink 2024 event was a fantastic day of sport, camaraderie, and charity, making a significant contribution to the ongoing efforts of the National Breast Cancer Research. Congratulations everyone.

Tuesday Ladies Scramble

Ladies have enjoyed well supported Champagne Scrambles over the last two Tuesdays. Winning team on 6th August was Kathleen Noonan, Catherine Coyne and Joan Kelly with 62pts.

Winning team on 13th August was Geraldine Cooney, Breda Kavanagh and Millie Webb with 65pts

Australian Spoons Best Wishes are extended to Anne Fitzgerald and Lisa Blackett who travel to Co. Longford Golf Club on Monday 26th to play in the Final of the Australian Spoons competition. Safe journey Ladies and Good Luck. Club Matchplay Competitions

The Connolly Cards Fethard and the Bánór sponsored Summer Matchplay Series are nearing completion. All participants are asked to play out their rounds. Further updates next week.

MENS

The Noel Ahearne Memorial

SLIEVENAMON GOLF CLUB

We have had another thrilling week here at Slievenamon, with everyone on high alert for the Final of the Silver Jubilee Series, which did not fail to disappoint.

There was plenty of other activity during the week to keep us on our toes, however.

The week got off to a great start with the Seniors Away Day in Cahir Park Golf Club, where they played the Billy Perry Cup.

Winners on 100 points were Don O’Connell, Eddie Egan and Matty Tyne. 2nd on 97 points were Ernie Makin, Jimmy Kelly and Michael Dunlea.

3rd place went to Jim O’Brien, Eddie Daly and Con Lucey on 93 points.

Meanwhile Monday’s Mixed Scramble, back at Slievenamon, saw Brendan Cockburn, Gerry Tracey and Laois Power take the top slot on 35.29. John O’Sullivan, Mark Robinson and Gabrielle Schofield were 2nd on 39.33, while 3rd place went to Tom Halpin, Anna Murphy and Kathleen Harrington.

Our Ladies Sunday Tuesday 12 Hole Champagne Scramble saw Laois Power feature again, as she and teammates Marie Holohan and Patricia Costello took top spot on 66 points.

Wednesday our Seniors were back in action on home turf for a Rumble in glorious weather and, eager for the delicacies

being prepared for them by Paula Cahill in the Coffee House, they managed to tear around the Course with two teams on 90 points and 3 teams on 85 points!

Final results after stewards enquiries saw the win with 90 points, with 48 on the back 9, going to Eamon Power, John Fitzgibbon and Con Lucey.

Also on 90 points with 45 on the back nine, but beaten into 2nd spot were Michael W O’Meara, Frank Lonergan and Tony Falvey.

In 3rd on 85 points, with 46 on the back 9, were Rory Doherty, Bobby Barry and Tom Dowling.

Thursday our Ladies were in action again, in a 12 Hole Stableford, which was won by Kathleen Kelly (36) on 26 points.

Friday we held out Junior Captain’s Prize Competition, and our Juniors did Junior Captain Kelvin Ryan proud, throwing their all into the competition. When the dust settled, the scores showed the winner as Cody Bradshaw, with Jamie Browne in 2nd place, Adam Lennard in 3rd, Jason Mughal taking 4th spot, Alex Lawless getting 5th, John Keane in 6th spot and Dara Browne in 7th.

Nearest the Pin was Tristan Byrne, while Jason Trey won the Longest Drive.

A huge thank you to Heather Bailey for putting it all together and to Graham O’Reilly for processing the score cards.

Cup

The Noel Ahearne Memorial Cup took place from the 16th to 18th of August and was also our Golfer of the Year 7 event. A massive turn out for this event in memory of Noel.

First place was Danny Collins with a gross score of 86 playing off 22 giving him a nett 64.

Second place went to Greg Price who shot a gross score of 81 playing off 16 leaving him one shot back with a nett 65. The gross prize went to Darren Sweeney with an impressive 68.

Third was picked up by Eugene Quirke with a gross score of 89 playing off 23 and a nett 66.

9 Hole Competition

Our weekly 9 hole competition winner was Michael O’Donnell

Friday also saw a number of external visitors to the Club, including our perennial favourites from Castleknock Golf Club in Dublin, Philip Bourke, Noel Montgomery, Paul Heffernan and John Ganley

Saturday, however, was the big eventthe final of the Silver Jubilee Series. After 25 Gruelling Games, played as an eclectic so that best three cards counted, with scores to be brought forward to the Final, it looked like Graham O’Reilly was going to steam roll over everyone. However, up stepped Brian Moore, quietly torching the Course with incredible shots which saw him 4 under after 8 shots, with an eagle on the 8th. Brian remained under par right until the 17th, and finally finished level par having played the game of his life and left all onlookers breathless!

The normally imperturbable Graham was rattled, making a series of unforced and completely out of character errors as he struggled to find his form. Things began to look very tight at the 17th hole as he found himself in a sticky lie, only to save himself with an incredible 20 foot putt, which was enough to win the series with 1 point to spare. There was a collective exhale of breath as he closed the game off, but nobody could deny Graham in the end and he was a very worthy winner.

with 17pts

ABP Taylormade Open Singles 13th 14th & 15th of August

Weekly Winners

Category Player Handicap

Score

Cat 1 Darren Sweeney (-3) 33points

Cat 2 Dinny Ryan (13) 40 points

Cat 3 Peter Maguire (20) 41 points

Cat 4 Ronon O’Donoghue (35) 36 points

Mens Upcoming Fixtures

Tues 20th Aug, Wed 21st Aug Thurs 22nd Aug, ABP – Taylormade Summer Series

4 weeks left to qualify for the grand final on the 15th of September Due to the popular demand

next weekend`s competition will see our second running of the Multi Tee Challenge for 2024

Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th Blue, White & Green Multi Tee Challenge GOTY 8 will take place the following weekend. Cahir House Hotel 18 Hole Open Stroke. Fri 30th, Sat 31st of Aug & Sun 1st of September. Find the Golf Ball

The envelope drawn was for Gérard Kiely and he wasn’t a winner of the jackpot. Gérard still picks up €20 Hi Number was 42.

Next week’s jackpot will be €720.

Many thanks to everyone who supports the weekly draw.

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Overall Gross Rory Doherty

Longest Drive Majella Smith

Nearest the Pin Paudie Lahart

Best Dressed Gent John O’Sullivan

Best Dressed Lady Pauline Lucey

We are so grateful to our Sponsors, the

and

and the many other sponsors who helped us along the way.

Our Charity Partners for the event were the Brothers of Charity, South Tipperary Services, and we were delighted to present a cheque for €1,884 to Brian Moore on their behalf.

A number of external visitors to the Slievenamon Golf Club on Friday last included our perennial favourites from Castleknock Golf Club in Dublin, Philip Bourke, Noel Montgomery, Paul Heffernan and John Ganley

Final results were:

Winners of the Play in Pink 3-Ball Scramble at Cahir Park last week were Mary Kenrick, Mary Comerford, Norma O’Brien pictured with Lady Captain Pauline Mulcahy

The mens winners of the Play in Pink 3-Ball Scramble at Cahir Park last week were 1st Place: D. Fitzgerald, B. Berry, J. Berry with Lady Captain Pauline Mulcahy

Overall winnerGraham O’Reilly (62)

Brian Moore (63)

Michael J O’Donnell (65)

Johnny Quinn (66)

Paudie Lahart (69)

Front 9 Eamonn English

Back 88 year old legend Mick Burke

Bodega Clonmel, Bob FitzGerald, Turfcare, Chadwicks

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TIPPERARY

LADIES GOLF

Results:

Sunday, August 11 – 18 Hole S/F Club Day: Winner: Noreen Crosse (26) 40 pts; Runner Up: Margaret Creamer (26) 38 pts

Wednesday, August 14 – 18 Hole Open Fourball, kindly sponsored by Frank Hogan. Winners: Margaret Spillane (29) and Patricia O’Dwyer (39) 45 points; Runners Up: Lorraine O’Dwyer (19) and Anne O’Dwyer (24) 44 points

Friday, August 16 – Lady Captain’s Outing, sponsored by Conor and Aileen Carroll. Winners: Lady Captain Aoife Lowry, Lady President Kate Nicolson & Lady Vice Captain Joanne Healy Ryan (60.5); Runners Up: Mary Whelan, Kathleen O’Dwyer and Keira O’Mahony (67); Third: Sheila Lowry, Ursula O’Donovan and Cathie O’Mahoney (70.1)

Updates:

Wednesday, August 21 Irish Kidney Association Open Team of 2, kindly sponsored by Edward & Sheila Lowry

Wednesday, August 28 18 Hole Stableford, kindly sponsored by O’Rawe Catering

Sunday, September 1 18 Hole Club, kindly sponsored by Joe Whelan’s

Teams:

Hard luck to Yvonne Daly Ryan and her Junior Cup Team who lost to Kinsale in West Waterford last week. Hard luck also to Renagh Murphy’s Mixed Fourball team. Templemore were victorious on this occasion.

COUNTY TIPPERARY

LADIES GOLF:

Heffernan McGuire Cup:

Our medal competition was the Heffernan McGuire Cup which was held on Sunday August 10th and Wednesday August 14th.

The winners were; in 1st Place Judy Hayes (32.0) 41 pts, in 2nd place Jenny Lawerence (26.6) 40 pts. Best Gross Sheena Ryan (15.5) 21 gross pts and in 3rd place Kitty Byrne (42.5) 40 pts.

MEN’S GOLF:

Results of the Mid Week 9-hole competition were; in 1st place Ciaran Moloney (7) 21pts, in 2nd place Michael Ryan (9) 19pts & in 3rd place Sean Ryan (11) 19pts. Dagio Competition:

Our Dagio Team put up an excellent performance against Tipperary Golf Club in the 2nd round of the competition. The competition went down to the wire but unfortunately finished 3/2 in favour of Tipperary. Our team comprised of Brian Everard & Jenny Lawrence, Paul O’Conner & Margaret O’Connell, Mark Talbot & Collette O’Dwyer, Seamus Reade & Marie O’Neill, David Burke & Frances Boyle. The managers were; Kevin O’Sullivan, Margaret Ryan, Patricia Moran & Tony Reade.

3 Ts Competition 2024:

This is the 20th year of the popular 3Ts Golf Tournament and this year’s competition is once again an exciting opportunity for golfers to play in one of two prestigious golf clubs, the K Club Ryder Cup Course or Portmarnock GC. All for an entry fee of €10. This competition is an awareness campaign to highlight the issue of suicide in Ireland at grassroots level. It is a very worthy charity and your support wouldbe

greatly appreciated

The format for the final is stableford, full handicaps, two scores to count, with a 4-person team comprising:

• Men’s Captain (automatic choice for 2024)

• Lady Captain (also automatic choice for 2024)

• Winner of Ladies 3Ts Club Competition

• Winner of Men’s 3Ts Club Competition

The entry fee to the 3Ts Tournament is €10 for each participant who plays in the club competitions, both men’s and ladies. Entrants must be over 18 years of age.

Finals:

Each Club entry will be entered into a draw to allocate their venue for the final at either of: Portmarnock Golf Club (10 October), K Club Palmer (Ryder Cup) Course (17 October)

SENIORS GOLF

The result of the Champagne Scramble played in Abbeyleix Golf Club recently was as follows:

In 1st place Joe Treacy, Tom Kennedy, Johnny Hannigan & Tom O’Donnell with 108pts. In 2nd place Des O’Neill, Donal Ryan, Liam Treacy and Noel Gleason with 106pts. In 3rd place P J Collins, Noel McGuire, Michael Maher & Liam O’Sullivan with 102pts. Nearest the Pin on the 6th Johnny Hannigan and on the 17th Johnny Hannigan “well done Johnny”.

A draw for complementary Green Fees for Abbeyleix Golf Club was won by Sean Crosse, Denis O’Donnell, Liam Ryan (Con) and Billy Maher.

Pictured at Slievenamon Golf Club last week were from left to right: Mason O’Reilly, Tony Powell, Graham O’Reilly and Harper O’Reilly, as Graham accepts the Silver Jubilee Trophy and Harper lays claim to the first prize!

Joanne Fitzgerald, Lisa Blackett, Anne Fitzgerald had a great fun time participating in last week’s Play In Pink 3-Ball competition as past of the Breast Cancer fundraiser

Mary Lyons Ger Lyons Margaret Gill entered into the spirit of the occasion at last week’s 3-Ball competition as past of the Play In Pink fundraiser

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Tempestade on winning run in Kilsheelan Gallop Stake

Friday nights card at Clonmel Greyhound Track featured the opening round heats of The Kilsheelan Gallop A3/A4 525. Also, on the night the most deserving fund raiser was being held for young Odhran Ahearne son of Chloe Prout and Eoin Ahearne who is undergoing constant medical treatments. A massive crowd attended the event and that support much appreciated by the organising committee and indeed Odhran’s parents also. The fund page is still open if anyone would wish to donate.

The opening heat of The Kilsheelan Gallop Guys & Dolls Stake which carries a € 2000 winners’ purse was a dominating win for the Graham Holland trained for Larry Dunne Tempestade in a very smart 28.49. Pandereto second and indeed a strong second with Connie Kaboom third. In the second heat Michael Ryan and Tom O Neill’s Blueway Storm trained by Davie Whelan produced his best run to date totally dominating in 28.54. The joint owners from Kilsheelan and Carrick On Suir were over the moon with this performance. Greenane Toff second and Battle Stones third. Heat three was won by Canice Hyland’s Foxrock Bob in 29.14. Ascot Noah half a length the better of Chamberlain Fred for second. James Kennedy’s Tivoli Sophie kept heat four local with a very strong finish when winning by half a length in 28.83. Monroe Bella who led for quite a time took

second with Peteshesquick third. The Thurles owned Sharben Rose owned by Michael Butler showed genuine strength at the third corner to get past the leaders and win in 28.78 from the early leader Still My Honey owned in Cashel by Matthew Ryan. Arrow Stripe took third. Another local winner to the final heat when Lily and Emily O Dwyer’s Rural Bluey trained by Adam Dunford lively from traps held his lead consistently until the third bend when pulling away and win comfortable from Anhid Lucky and Chesterfield Pet in 29.11. Next weeks second round should be most interesting with extremely competitive greyhound remaining.

Doubles on the Trible.

David Byrne from Mooncoin kicked off the night with a winning start to the opening race when Coologue Mouse small in stature but big in heart dug deep to win in 29.61 followed by Coologue Noah her litter brother winning the second race in 29.50. Michael O Donovan from Kiltealy Tipperary Town also completed a double when Blakes Choice from a lively start won the A4 in 29.12 and in the penultimate race Moments Glory did likewise with a trap to line run in 29.29. Trainer Maurice Organ from Carrick On Suir saw Howareyounow owned by Clonmel’s

Daniel Gibbons and Stan Boles win the sixth race of Sunday night. His early pace the vital key as he went home in 29.38. The trainer who came in on Sunday night on the back of a winning run from Friday night had Pat Morrissey’s Petshop Farewell make it back-to-back win with a super run in 28.84 completing another double on the night for the connection.

A dog who has really caught the eye with the Clonmel public is Ascot Logan. From his more preferred trap, one, he came into Sunday night on the back of four consecutive wins at the A2 grade and when saddled with ethe white sheet he once again obliged with a blistering start and win in 28.78. Five on the trot for this chap who from forty starts has seventeen wins and thirteen

places not a bad reward for connections Billy Murphy and Francis Mullan from Kilkenny.

Ballingarry man J.J. Dunne took the opening sprint race with Emers Gem who last week a little disappointing redeemed herself with a very rail hugging win in 16.97.

Over the past number of weekends Clonmel Greyhound Track has been hosting very successful

benefit nights where Clubs are given the opportunity to raise working capital through benefit nights. Apart from the social aspect it enables clubs and organisations to generate much need funds in a safe and comfortable environment and reignite the club bond with members. Such benefit night can easily be organised by contacting the track office at 052 618333/052 6183334.

Billy Murphy, Francis Mulland and Bernie Minogue with five in a row winner Ascoy Logan

Gerard and Maurice Organ with Stan Boles and Howareyounow

Knockgraffon Coursing Club joint secretary celebrating his special birthday at Clonmel Track

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Excitement builds ahead of new Tipperary Southern & District League season

The excitement for the new Tipperary Southern and District League season is palpable with the Premier League due to kick off on August 25th.

Defending champions St. Michael’s will once again start the campaign as favourites, eager to showcase their skill and determination as they aim to retain their crown. New signings Philip Drohan, Mark O’ Keeffe and Kuba Beben will certainly add to their already impressive squad. Meanwhile, Peake Villa will be gearing up to close the gap, ready to challenge for the top spot with renewed vigour. After finishing as runners-up last season, they know they have what it takes to rise to the occasion.

New signings Evan Comerford and Tristan Kelly will help their cause and their sights will be set high, as Frank McKevitt, Robbie Stapleton and Mikey Wade all return to first team action this

year in pursuit of league glory. Cahir Park and Clonmel Celtic have both boosted their squads during the offseason, eyeing an elevated position in the league standings. With fresh talent and strengthened teamwork, these clubs aim to make a significant impact and challenge the established order. Cahir have added Cian O’Dwyer, William O’Dwyer, Ryan St John and Seamus Kinane and will have ambitions of improving on last season’s fourth-placed finish. Celtic have also brought in some new faces with the signings of Dwaine Burns, Kyle Cuddy and David Morrissey. They have also promoted Jack Aylward, Cillian O’Brien, Ewan Rumble and Dom Mendel from last year’s youth team.

Clonmel Town will also be on a mission for improvement this season. After a less-thanstellar showing last year, they

Dundrum AC

STREETS OF THURLES 5K

The debut of the Streets of Thurles 5k was held on Thursday, August 15th. They had a huge field of just under 400 runners over this new race which started on Mitchel Street and down into the Square, down the Slievenamon Road to Lidl and turned to meet the avenues and back onto Friar Street to the Square. It was another loop from the Square with a finish at the bottom of the Square. It was a nice dry summer’s evening. We had 20 athletes take part. First home

Hillview Notes

Tuesday evening saw a fantastic turn out of 40 players for our regular Tuesday evening members scramble. It was a gorgeous evening and the Andy Doyle Competition Presentation followed in the bar, great to see Hillview Bar so busy!

for the club in a great time was 9th Philip O’Dwyer 17:10, he was closely followed by 10th Dymphna Ryan 17:12. Dymphna had a great race to be the clear winner of the women’s race. Next, we had 29th Michael Ryan 18:55, 69th Michael Moore 20:22, 73rd Karen Coughlan 20:25, 86th Emily Leahy 21:00, 96th Ruaidhri Devitt 21:16, 114th Denise Compton 21:44, 152nd Laura McCarthy Armstrong 23:12, 153rd John Barry 23:12, 232nd Marian Croke 26:28 and 239th Pat Hayes 26:49.

will be determined to regroup and harness their potential, bringing new strategies and a hungry spirit to the pitch. A new managerial team of Conor O’Neill and Johnny McLean will no doubt help the situation and they’ve brought in Dylan Casey, Michael Walsh, Cillian Kelly, Lekan Oki, Michael O’Sullivan, Jamie Carey, Keenan Kerton and Adam McSherry to bolster their squad.

Two Mile Borris and Bansha Celtic will be looking to enhance their performances as well, eager to make their mark in the league. Both teams know that hard work and teamwork will be key to advancing their standings. Borris have added Danny Treacy and Jack Dolan and will also welcome the return of Tommy McGuire who missed last season through injury. Bansha however are finding the recruitment of players difficult and have lost

Next, we had a great turnout from our Fit4Life group with 267th Caitriona Armstrong 27:51, 287th Mary Shanahan 28:48, 303rd Mary Ann McHugh 29:08, 322nd

a number of players from last season. But anyone who follows the TSDL will know that Bansha regularly upset the odds and they still have plenty of time to make some signings.

Newly promoted Cashel Town enters the top tier with a blend of excitement and determination, ready to make their presence known among seasoned competitors. They aim to prove that they belong, bringing fresh energy to the league as they seek to establish themselves in this challenging environment. New signing Adam Hennessy will be a good addition.

As the teams prepare for the opening whistle, TSDL supporters can expect thrilling encounters, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments in what promises to be an exhilarating season of football in the Tipperary Southern and District League. Let the games begin!

Ciara Holmes 30:18, 356th Christina Fryday 33:31, 357th Mary Ferncombe 33:32, 360th Martina Butler 33:43 and 361st Tricia Moloney 33:44. Well done to all.

Premier League 25-08-24

Clonmel Celtic Vs Two Mile Borris 3pm, J, Maguire

Cahir Park Vs Peake Villa 3pm, M, Duffy Clonmel Town Vs Bansha Celtic 3pm, J, Lyons Cashel Town Vs St Michaels 3pm, M, Corrigan

Premier League 25-08-24

Two Mile Borris Vs Cashel Town Peake Villa Vs Clonmel Celtic Bansha Celtic Vs Cahir Park St Michaels Vs Clonmel Town

Division 1 01-09-24

Powerstown Vs Wilderness Galbally Vs Two Mile Borris (B) Tipperary Town Vs Cullen Lattin Vee Rovers Vs Peake Villa (B)

Division 2 01-09-24

Oldbridge Vs Suirside Cashel Town (B) Vs St Nicholas Ballingarry Vs St Michaels (B) SC&K United Vs Moyglass

Division 3 01-09-24

Killenaule Vs Dualla Clonmel Celtic (B) Vs Mullinahone Cahir Park (B) Vs Tipperary Town (B)

Donohill & District Vs SC&K United (B) Burncourt Vs Rosegreen

Gross Winners : Pat Morris, Gemma Martin & John Cawley. Well done to everyone who won and thanks to all who supported & played.

See you all next Tuesday which will see our usual scramble followed by the presentation of the ongoing competition which has now ceased.

Results of scramble are as follows :Overall Nett Winners : Kyle K, Marian Brennan & David Forresst. Overall Net Runners Up : Tom Morris, Lorraine Creed & Alan Buck.

Dundrum AC’s Dymphna Ryan who won the womens race at the Streets of Thurles 5k.

Dundrum AC’s Fit4Life group at the Streets of Thurles 5k.

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