Tipp Echo August 28 2024

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A Community United: Clonmel honours

Luke, Grace, Zoey and Nicole in moving Service of Remembrance

A poignant letter from President Michael D. Higgins was read aloud, in which he conveyed his heartfelt condolences and admiration for the community’s resilience.

In a solemn gathering that reflected the depth of loss and the strength of community spirit, over 1,700 people filled the plaza in Clonmel on Saturday evening to remember Luke, Grace, Zoey, and Nicole.

BY CLONMEL STORIES

These four young lives, tragically lost on August 25, 2023, have left a lasting void in the hearts of their families, friends, and the entire town.

The Service of Remembrance, a heartfelt tribute to these beloved young people, was opened by Mayor Michael Murphy. In his address, Mayor Murphy thanked

the community for their unwavering support. “None of us will ever forget the 25th of August 2023,” he said, his voice heavy with emotion. “The outpouring of grief across Clonmel, across the country, and beyond was a testament to how deeply these four young lives touched us all.”

The mayor recalled the silence that swept over Clonmel on that sorrowful Sunday night, when thousands gathered to honour

Luke, Grace, Zoey, and Nicole. He spoke of the unity and resilience that have characterised the community’s response to the tragedy.

“In times of deep sorrow, words often fail us. But that evening, as we stood together, shoulder to shoulder, we found strength in each other,” he said. He also extended his gratitude to the emergency services, medical personnel, clergy, and all who offered their care and compassion during those harrowing days.

The service began with a moving rendition of “Abide With Me” by John Corry, setting a reflective tone. Following this, Sinéad delivered a touching reflection, sharing a poem in memory of Luke and Grace. The evening continued with a powerful performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” by David Trass, chosen by the families as a tribute to their loved ones.

A poignant letter from President Michael D. Higgins was read aloud, in which he conveyed his heartfelt condolences and admiration for the community’s resilience. Although he could not attend in person, the President’s

message resonated deeply with those present. “I continue to hold the families and all those affected in my thoughts,” the letter read. “The strength of the Clonmel community is truly remarkable, and I hope that the love and support shared during this service bring some measure of comfort.”

Representatives of the local emergency services, including Garda Sergeant Kieran O’Regan, Declan Harte from the Ambulance Service, Siobhan on behalf of the Fire Service, and Maria Barry representing hospital personnel, each offered prayers of thanks, expressing their appreciation for the community’s support during such a difficult time.

Margaret Manning, Nicole’s grandmother, then took the stage to deliver a heartfelt tribute to her granddaughter. This was followed by Freya and Lauren’s beautiful performance of “Jealous of the Angels,” a song that held special meaning for Nicole’s family. Clara, Zoey’s sister, gave a touching reading of a poem she wrote in memory of Zoey, capturing the love and loss that the family feels so deeply.

Later, Leanne, Katelyn, and Ann performed “In the Arms of the Angels,” chosen by Zoey’s family, filling the air with a sense of grace and remembrance.

Fr. Michael, who has been a comforting presence for the families and the community, spoke of the gratitude the families felt for the overwhelming support they have received. “We are here tonight because these families wanted to thank all of you,” he said. “The way the people of Clonmel, and indeed the entire country, have come together to support each other is something we can all be proud of.”

He recalled the days following the tragedy, when the town stood united in grief, with differences set aside. “We stood here as a community, mourning together. Families, friends, the people of Clonmel, and all of Ireland grieved as one,” he reflected. “Yet in that grief, we found a sense of solidarity and strength.”

As the ceremony drew to a close, a minute of silence was observed in memory of Luke, Grace, Zoey, and Nicole. The stillness of the crowd was broken only by the re-

lease of butterflies by Sinéad and Siobhan, a symbol that has taken on profound meaning for the families. Shortly after the loss of these four young people, a sudden appearance of butterflies was noticed around Clonmel and at the homes of the families, which they have embraced as a sign of their loved ones watching over them.

Fr. Toomey, concluded the service with a message of hope and resilience. “While life has changed for all of us, it has not ended,” he said. “This plaza, once a place of mourning, has now become a place of community and joy. Luke, Grace, Zoey, and Nicole would want you to carry on with your lives, to fulfill your dreams, and to make an impact in their memory.”

As the town of Clonmel continues to heal, the strength and unity shown in the face of such a heartbreaking loss stand as a testament to the community’s spirit. The memories of Luke, Grace, Zoey, and Nicole will forever be cherished, and their legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved them. May they rest in peace.

Thrills, Triumphs, and a New Course:

The Boston Scientific Half Marathon Shines in Clonmel

Clonmel was alive with excitement on Sunday as over 600 runners took to the streets for the Boston Scientific Half Marathon, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the local athletics calendar. This year’s race, organised by Clonmel Athletic Club, offered participants a fresh and exhilarating experience, thanks to a revamped course that combined scenic beauty with a challenging layout. The perfect weather only added to the day’s excitement, creating an ideal setting for a memorable race. The 2024 edition of the Boston Scientific Half Marathon introduced several changes to the route,

old course and incorporating new elements that would keep runners on their toes. The primary motivation behind these changes was to minimise the risk of weather related disruptions on the lower part of the Blueway and to bring runners to the state of the art TUS Track for a thrilling finish. The race began just off the Cashel Road roundabout, a stone’s throw from the TUS campus, which served as the race headquarters. From the start line, runners faced a quick 3 kilometer dash up the bypass toward the Cahir Road roundabout. This opening stretch set a fast pace, but the route soon transitioned into a more scenic

surroundings. The course’s real challenge came at around the 6 to 7 kilometer mark, where runners encountered a steep climb out of Marlfield. This ascent tested even the most seasoned athletes, demanding strength and endurance as they powered up the hill. But for every uphill struggle, there was a downhill reward. The descent back into Clonmel offered a welcome relief and an opportunity for runners to pick up speed. The middle section of the race was a true test of stamina. As the runners navigated the old bridge side of Clonmel and took on the back roads to Ferryhouse, they faced a challenging out and back section that demanded focus and determination. A brief stint along the Blueway provided a beautiful, yet tough, path back into town, requiring every ounce of grit and perseverance. As the runners neared the final stages, they made their way through the heart of Clonmel town, cheered on by enthusiastic spectators who lined the streets. The support from the crowd was fantastic, pushing the runners on as they approached the home stretch. The last leg of the race saw athletes rejoin the bypass and head back to the TUS campus, where the finish line awaited on the TUS Track. The atmosphere in the final 300 meters was electric. Runners entered the track to the roar of the crowd, sprinting towards the finish line in front of a packed grandstand. This dramatic finish added a professional feel to the event, making every runner feel like a champion as they crossed the line. The race produced some standout performances, with local talent shining bright. Leading the pack was Clonmel AC’s own Willie Maunsell, who claimed victory with a stellar time of 1:06:09. Maunsell’s strong finish delighted the hometown crowd, who erupted in cheers as he crossed the line. Not far behind, Jake O’Regan of St. John’s finished second in 1:08:07, with Sean Doyle of Cork City AC taking third in 1:08:35. The competition among the top runners was fierce, showcasing the high level of athleticism on display. In the women’s race, Noemie Leduc of Grange/Fermoy AC took top honors with a remarkable time of 1:22:45. Catherine Murphy of Eagle AC followed closely in 1:23:25, while Linda Grogan from Dundrum AC rounded out the top three with a time of 1:27:38.

Angela McCann of Clonmel AC, who finished in 1:29:27, was the first local woman across the line, adding to the hometown triumphs. Among the junior athletes, Ruby Carroll of Clonmel AC led the way for the females, finishing in a commendable time of 1:39:40, while Emmet Walsh from Portlaw was the first junior male to finish, posting a strong time of 1:25:53. These young athletes showed immense promise, suggesting a bright future for the local running scene. Beyond the impressive performances, what made this year’s race truly special was the sense of community and camaraderie that permeated the event. Hughie O Donnell, MC for the day was a breath of fresh air. His Microphone skills were nothing short of extraordinary and the funniest guy in the arena.

Clonmel Athletic Club, in partnership with Boston Scientific, pulled out all the stops to ensure the day was a success. From the seamless organisation to the lively atmosphere, every detail was meticulously planned to create a memorable experience for runners and spectators alike. The weather also played a perfect supporting role. With clear skies and a gentle breeze, conditions were ideal for running, adding to the joy and excitement of the day. The combination of a new course, enthusiastic participants, and fantastic weather made for a truly unforgettable event. As the 2024 Boston Scientific Half Marathon came to a close, there was a exciting sense of achievement and anticipation for the future. The new route, with its mix of challenges and scenic beauty, was a resounding

success, and the finish at the TUS Track added a dynamic finale that thrilled runners and spectators alike. Congratulations to all the athletes who took part, especially those who braved the new course and pushed themselves to the limit. Your efforts have not only made this event a success but have also set a new standard for what a half marathon in Clonmel can be. As we look forward to next year, there’s no doubt that the Boston Scientific Half Marathon will continue to grow in popularity and prestige. With a community that’s passionate about running and an organisation dedicated to excellence, the future looks bright for this beloved local race. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!

By Clonmel Stories

First three senior men home, l/r, Sean Doyle 3rd, William Maunsell 1st and Jake O’Regan 2nd.

Martin Quinlivan crosses the finishing line in his first Boston Scientific half-marathon

Living your Best Healthy Life

‘Living your best life’ has become a popular quote over the past few years and just about everyone seems to be bandying it about on social media.

Health is understandably part and parcel of that dream. But whilst good health is high on most people’s wish lists when it comes to setting goals, many of us have already found excuses not to go to the gym and ditched the carrots for the cake and the rowing machine for the remote control.

It’s a familiar story for people from all walks of life. Our motivation wanes, particularly when we go ‘cold turkey’ and overlook the wisdom of ‘everything in moderation’; and we fail to schedule exercise commitments into our days, or the prep time in the kitchen to rustle up that fresh healthy meal packed with veggies and superfoods

The good news is Pranic Healing brings a fresh, exhilarating and realisticapproach to all aspects of our health – physical and mental. The valuable techniques learnt on the Level 1 Pranic Healing course (as well as the levels and pathways that follow) are structured and simple to incorporate into our days: from the wonderful Twin Hearts meditation, which flushes out stress and negative energy like a power shower from our aura and chakras (and helps us gain a deeper connection with our soul, reminding us who is truly in charge of the mind and body!), through to immune system boosting treatments – and everything in-between.

Pranic Healing covers it all.

A balanced mind is essential – and another aspect that is all too often neglected –when it comes to maintaining a healthy body. Slowly but surely, by following the protocols and ancient techniques taught in a Pranic Healing class, even at Level 1 we can erase the old patterns of negative behaviour, reprogramming the mind to stay positive, disciplined and focused on our goals and resolutions, increasing our willpower. Our well-being is restored – body, mind and heart revitalised – and we come away with valuable tools to help those around us whose health may also be in need of a boost.

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All smiles at Clonmel Camera Club

Clonmel Camera Club which this year has reached a noteworthy milestone in celebrating its 20th anniversary. The club’s formation was the brainchild of long-time work colleagues, friends and accomplished photographers, Paul Morrissey and Mick Bolger, and it came about after they placed a notice in ‘The Nationalist’ for a planned meeting in the Arts Centre, Nelson Street in September of 2004. The response was favourably positive, 33 people signed up, and the rest, as they say, is history. Whatever the unknown magic formula has been over the past two decades, it has definitely been a successful concoction. Members come from all walks of life in town and country, are of all ages both male and female, and are a mixture of

experienced photographers and those with only a beginner’s casual interest in learning more. The tone of the club is always welcoming, informal and relaxed, and the path and pace that each member wishes to take in photography is of their own choice. Annually an interesting and varied programme is coordinated for club meetings which take place every second Monday night at The Coachman (Parnell Street) from September to May. Inclusive in the schedule are workshops, occasional guest speakers, field trips, competitions and the yearly exhibition, with everything being optional for each member ’s own needs and wants. Also every May weekend, the club organises a photographic trip away, a busman’s holiday, so to speak Members in any organisation

ebb and flow from time to time, and Clonmel Camera Club is no different in that regard, but interestingly, two decades on from the inaugural meeting, four of those founding members are still involved, Paul, Mick, Winifred Hickey and Thomas Walsh. Another original member was the late Eddie Foyle (Belfast and Silversprings) in whose honour the annual and much coveted “Photographer of the Year” competition is now named. This year’s chairperson is Siobhan Hewitt who has taken over from Vincent Hannon and she is full of enthusiasm for keeping the club dynamic and fresh in membership and ideas. “We have a busy year ahead with a lot planned and a number of ideas in mind to mark the 20th anniversary,” she

Maria Ambrose Clancy, treasurer, Gearaldine Malone, secretary and Siobhan Hewitt, chairperson

Mick Bolger & Paul Morissey founder members of Clonmel Camera Club

Members of Carrick-on-Suir Camera Club with Clonmel Camera Club chairperson Siobhan Hewitt

Amanda Condon and Angela Prendergast

Danny & Marion Scully

Club 20th Anniversary Exhibition

began.

The club’s annual exhibition ran in Clonmel Library from 27th July to 10th August.

“First and foremost a camera club is about taking photos and using the camera, and that’s what I keep pushing the most, getting out and about, taking photos, studying them, learning from them, and we all learn something new every time no matter how experienced we are. “Everything

else follows after that in my opinion,” added Siobhan.

“As a club it is all about encouraging new members to come along, Advanced, Beginner, Basic, we don’t care. We always strive to make people feel welcome and never overwhelm them. We encourage them to come for a few nights before forming an opinion, just in case they land on a night when a guest speaker’s work might have

been too daunting, or a workshop too technical. Come for a few meetings and see,” said Siobhan.

“We have our annual exhibition every summer and that’s always something that is very well received by the public.

Clonmel is one of our themes this year and we are all excited to see what each member comes up

with. And of course, it is also a way of recording for posterity our wonderful town as it is today.”

“This year we are also looking at the possibility of bringing out a small photo type book and a calendar to mark our 20th year and we are also designing a new user-friendly website,” she said.

“Competitions are big, and they aren’t, with us, some members go in for them

more than others, but there is something there for everyone whatever the level, if they want to take part, and we do encourage members to do so.

But we also like to do other things and give something back to the community. In the past year we have helped with the Zombie Walk, the Paddy Cashin exhibition, Clonmel Theatre Guild and Tidy Towns events,” Siobhan pointed out.

“But there is also the

equally important fun/social side too, the cup of tea at the end of each meeting, the away trip (last year it was Dingle), the Christmas party, etc. At the end of the day photography can be a fantastic hobby, and more, depending on the person behind the camera and it can be a very rewarding journey for many. We are there for anyone to come along and see for themselves any time,” concluded Siobhan.

Siobhan Hewitt, chairperson, Mick Bolger, founder member, Paul Morrissey, founder member, Grenaldine Malone, secretary and Maria Ambrose Clancy, treasurer

Paul Morissey and Maria Ambrose Clancy

Geraldine, Jim & Simon Malone

Frances Delahunty, Winnie Hickey and Maureen Purcell

Sinclair Adare and Tom Walsh

David Frith pictured at the exhibition

Tom Walsh and Ann Dennehy

Cashel Town in

By Liam Browne

Marie wins big in Cashel Rugby Lotto Community School gets back to work as first years start new adventure

Cashel woman Marie Ryan got a shock last week when the numbers for the Cashel Rugby club lotto began to filter through and she realised she was holding a winning ticket worth twenty thousand euro. The clubs lotto had been left uncollected for a number of months now, and had reached its maximum amount, so when the four numbers on Marie’s ticket tallied up, she was in to win and win big.

She collected the big cheque from the club, when it was handed over by club President

Pat O Donoghue and Club chairperson Sean Murphy. Also at the handover was Dorothy Hannigan, who was and is, the driving force behind the club’s lotto and its success. The weekly collection is an absolutely vital part in running such a big club, which caters for players from mini’s rugby all the way up to the senior team participating in the AIL Second Division. But despite the lotto being won, the whole club was delighted for Marie, and wishes her all the best in the future and good luck in enjoying her winnings.

BY LIAM BROWNE

L It’s always a big time in a young students life, as they make the transition between primary school and secondary, and so it was for over one hundred and twenty students last week, when Cashel Community School took in it’s intake for the 2025/25 academic year. The school has gotten itself a great reputation for providing the very best in not only scholastic achievement, but also in the sporting, artistic, musical and social stakes, with the numbers signing up to become students increasing year on year. That also means new investment is needed in bigger buildings, a wider range of non educational spending, and increased numbers of teachers and special needs assistants, but the school has always delivered where it needs to most, and there is no doubt that it will continue to do so into the future. And that was also shown on Friday last, when the schools students picked up their 2024 Leaving Certificate results, with once again very strong points totals coming in across the board as the leaving students now head for the next step of their lives, whether that in into further education or employment. Excellence has been the watchword for the school and no doubt the fresh faced new boys and girls who started last week, with continue that fine tradition.

Sarah provides strong Cashel Influence at Croke Park

Sarah Delaney, hailing from Cashel, has called Dublin home for the past seven years. Since January last however, she has been a valued member of the Croke Park team as a sales manager, and has been part of a team that deliver not only the best in Ireland’s national games, but all the other event that take place in the national stadium on Jone’s Road. Though she has helped to put on some huge concerts already, with AC/DC playing to tens of thousands a few weeks ago, and worldwide bestselling band Coldplay due next week, Sarah says that her dream event at the stadium would be the French-Canadian superstar and Titanic diva, Celine Dion.

Coming from a farming background, Sarah enjoys country dancing, jiving, quick step, waltzing, and line dancing, and playing camogie with St. Brendan’s ladies’ camogie team in the capital. Though her goto karaoke song is “Caledonia,” Sarah has admitted that she

prefers to keep her singing talents private. Living by the motto, “What’s for you won’t pass you,” she embraces life’s adventures. One of her most daring experiences was skiing

up to 7th Heaven on Whistler Blackcomb Mountains in Canada on her second day of skiing, a challenge she recommends only after several lessons. Until she gets back on

the ski’s however, she’ll hopefully be welcoming the Tipperary hurling and Camogie teams to Croke Park next summer, where she’ll more than make them welcome.

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Boherlahan remembers the huge part Bianconi played in Irish History

With the income that Bianconi made from his business, at the age of sixty, he and his family moved to Longfield House, which was set in a 1,000-acre estate just outside the village of Boherlahan.

Anyone with a knowledge of Irish history and society in the eighteenth century will be aware of the name Charles Bianconi, and the huge contribution that he made throughout the country.

BY LIAM BROWNE

It was said that Bianconi, was “the man who put Ireland on wheels”. Some however may not know the intimate connection that the master of transportation had with the village of Boherlahan, and that history was celebrated recently, when the “Friends of Bianconi” held a day of celebration and remembrance as part of Tipperary’s ongoing Heritage Month.

The locals embrace their history and are rightly proud of the part that Charles Bianconi and his family have played in that story.

The Italian entrepreneur was born Carlo Bianconi, to a well to do family in the North of Italy, in a place called Costa Masnaga in Italy in 1786, and lived there all his youth and into early adulthood.

However, as the French General Napoleon, was marching towards

Italy in conquest, the young Bianconi decided that his future lay away from his homeland, and he moved to Ireland, via England, in 1802. This was just four years after the famous 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, and with constant fears of continental invasion, there was still a lingering xenophobia within Britain, so the young Italian decided it would be better if he anglicised his name, changing it from Carlo to Charles. He initially worked in printing and engraving in Dublin, but moved in 1806 to Carrick on Suir to set up an engraving shop, before moving again nine years later to Clonmel, where he served two terms as Mayor in the principal Tipperary town.

But printing and engraving was not what Bianconi will ever be remembered for. Though there was an infrequent mail coach service in Ireland already, Bianconi established a regular

service of horse drawn carriages from about 1815 onwards, that was to grow into a national service and eventually make him famous. And fantastically rich to boot. His first service left what is now Hearn’s Hotel in Clonmel, to the town of Cahir. Up until then, it took up to eight hours to move mail and other goods, along the River Suir between the two towns, but the system of carriages cut that time down to just two hours, making communication and trade much faster. The cost of the trip was a penny farthing a mile, but it took off almost immediately, paving the way for other routes to be added and huge growth in his business. The trade kept Bianconi busy and was the primary mode of transport across the country for the best part of the next forty years, until the increasing emergence of the train network in Ireland. But even then, it had it uses, as the coaches, known colloquially as “Bians”, become taxis for the rich, who needed to get too and from railway stations in comfort. They became Ireland’s first limousine service.

With the income that Bianconi made from his business, at the age of sixty, he and his family moved to Longfield House, which was set in a 1,000-acre estate just outside the village of Boherlahan. He was almost universally welcomed by the tenants on the estate, as he had gained a reputation as a kind and generous man, something that wasn’t often the case with landlords at the time. During the Famine years in the mid and late 1840’s in Ireland, Bianconi was fondly recalled for providing both

work and food to people who would otherwise have starved, and that provided great assistance at one of the hardest times in Ireland’s history.

And it is for those reasons, that the people of Boherlahan and Ardmayle celebrated Bianconi’s life and time, with their “Friend’s of Bianconi” exhibition recently. The event saw members of the local community dress in period costume, and take a tourist route around the area, that encompassed many of the places that were important to the Bianconi story, in his later life. They also celebrated the fantastic work done by people like Paddy Dwyer, Tom Ryan, Marian Ryan and Pat Maher and others in the Ardmayle Heritage Society, who produce an annual booklet informing and educating people on the rich past of the area. The journey they took, brought them from the Moate in Ardmayle to the Bianconi Chapel, where they were met by local priest Fr Joe Egan, and he spoke to the crowd of the importance of the heritage in the parish.

After Fr Egan had opened the exhibition, the local committee Chairperson Seamus Maher spoke about the chapel and outlined fundraising efforts that were in place to guarantee that the building would survive and thrive and that they would be ensuring that the legacy would be passed down to the future generations, as it had been passed down to them. Then there was a novel show as costumed locals re-enacted part of the lives of the Bianconi family, and of conversations he had with another famous person from Irish

history, “The Liberator” Daniel O Connell. There were to be future familial connections between the two famous men, as Bianconi’s son Charles, went on to marry a grand daughter of O Connell, and his daughter Mary Anne (Minnie) married a nephew of the Liberator, Morgan John O Connell.

The assembly then moved along the Bianconi Mass Path and towards the famous old estate of Longfield House, explaining how the Italian was a well-recognised benefactor and set up food and

soup kitchens to feed the poor when they were at their neediest. They were also reminded that next year, in 2025, was the 150th anniversary of the death of Charles Bianconi, and that they group would be hopeful of organising an even bigger event to celebrate his life and times, that might further the memory of the great man. From beginnings in sunny Northern Italy to being finally laid to rest in a small chapel in Tipperary, he certainly had a story worth telling.

In Cahir for National Heritage Week

As part of National Heritage Week that ran from the August 17 - 25, 2024. Heritage many visitors came to take in the historical tours that were offered in Cahir both by OPW and Cahir Social & Historical Society. Cahir is lucky to have 3 significant National Monuments, Cahir Abbey, Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage. Many visited Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage week before last and a crowd also tuned up to attend the Heritage Week tours of Cahir Abbey on last Tuesday. The Abbey boasts some wonderful features including fantastic carved heads and intricate celtic interlace decorative panels. Bernie and Mick the 2 OPW guides researched and presented the fascinating and informative tours and everyone enjoyed the day.

Cahir Castle was up again next with a production of the ‘Tale of Robin Hood Puppet Show’. The show took place on last Saturday, August 24 with 3 shows on the day that proved very popular and had sold out quickly. Suitable for children 5 years plus, lots of children attended accompanied by adults and an entertaining afternoon was had by all.

Last Sunday, August 25, Cahir Social & Historical Society then took over with a Bianconi - themed guided tour of Cahir in the afternoon. Everyone met members of the Society who were dressed in period costume at the fountain on the Square where they heard all about the life and times of Charles Bianconi. They then embarked on a tour of the town. It was a fascinating and informative tour that gave lots of insight into the times of Bianconi that everyone enjoyed.

After the Guided Tour the Society brought the tour guests to the Audio-visual room of Cahir Castle where they watched the documentary ‘Bianconi -The Man Who Changed Ireland’. The producer of the documentary Oliver Fallon was in attendance and happy to take questions. Once again a great time was had by all.

10th anniversary of Tradfest

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 the historic Cahir Castle at 7pm. The Saturday brings workshops, street sessions, and an epic concert at St. Mary’s with the Blackwater Céilí Band. Get ready for a magical night on Saturday, September 14 at St. Mary’s Church for a special concert with the Blackwater Céilí Band as part of the Tenth Cahir Trad Fest. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Limited tickets available, so grab yours now on Eventbrite (Cahir Tradfest Eventbrite)

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.

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. The dates are getting closer now so join Cahir Comhaltas for a weekend of traditional Irish celebrations.

Cahir Tidy Towns

Last Tuesday we had a visit from Templemore Active Retirement members who came to Cahir to see the local Heritage sights and some of the Group booked the Age Friendly Bike for trips to the Swiss Cottage. We were delighted to see the Age Friendly Bike put to great use and thanks to Brendan Keating who kindly operated the Bike on the day.

Last Friday afternoon the Cahir Youth Tidy Towns group finished up for the season and the Thursday duties with ice cream treats at Supervalu. Thanks to everyone who took part during the summer and it doesn’t end there. They will have sporadic meet ups during the autumn in the build up to local events and Olivia Darcy will be in touch with everyone on WhatsApp.

The big festival coming up in Cahir town next is the Cahir Tradfest that celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary and then we will have the Tipperary Mini Marathon in September, so we will meet again before these events happen. To the Youth Group, enjoy being back to school and to anyone doing the leaving cert, we wish them the best of luck.

We meet as normal for litter and cleanup activities on Wednesday evening at 7pm.

Cahir Town in around the

By Maria Taylor

Launch of debut ‘Hotel Lux’ by local man Maurice Casey

Cahir native Maurice Casey’s new book launch was hosted by Cahir Social & Historical Society last Friday August 23 in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle. It was no surprise there was a full house on the night, as news of the book launch spread quickly last week that the local Historian was launching his book titled “Hotel Lux”. The Society were delighted to welcome the many friends and well wishers and the introductory speech by given by John McCarthy, a former teacher who in Coláiste Dún Iascaigh secondary school where Maurice attended and was always on hand to offer advice during the writing of this debut book.

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.

Already receiving fantastic reviews ‘Hotel Lux’ is intimate history of Communisms forgotten radicals revealed through the personal accounts, letters and documents meticulously researched by Maurice who manages successfully to turn those accounts into a compelling story of those who lived and worked through those turbulent times.

This is a book that will be enjoyed by all and written by a Cahir native. You can buy it on all major book sites/stores and locally too. This is sure to be just the beginning of Maurice’s literary journey and we send our congratulations to Maurice, his wife Ciara and his family.

South Tipp Women’s Mini Marathon

The Cahir Group will once again team up with The 2 Johnnies for the South Tipp Women’s Mini marathon taking place this year on Saturday September 21 at 5pm. Registration is now open at itsyourrace. com

This is a big event for the town and any money raised this year will go towards the Women’s Refuge. So register now and run, walk or crawl to raise much needed funds for charity. 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.

This is a big event for the town and any money raised this year will go towards the Women’s Refuge. So register now and run, walk or crawl to raise much needed funds for charity. 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.

Community Lotto

There was no winner of the Communi-

ty Lotto Draw that took place last week on Wednesday August 21, 2024. The Draw was witnessed by Marie Casey. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 12 & 18.

The lucky Dip winners each winning €25 were Ed Lowry, Barnora Crescent, Cahir, James Hally, Meadowlands, Clonmel, Lily Carter, Ballydrehid, Cahir and Molly Hartigan, Cahir Day Care Centre. Congratulations to all.

The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, August 28 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is €1,100 and tickets are available in the Enterprise Centre and in local shops too. We wish everyone the best of luck in the next draw.

Cahir Park

AFC

Cahir Park Juniors - the Junior A Team had their first league game of the season against Peake Villa FC last Sunday, August 25 at home. It was a highly charged game with lots of chances created by both sides and lots of positives to come away with for our new Junior A team and Coaches. Final score was Cahir Park 1, 2 Peake Villa. Onwards and upwards!

Cahir Park AFC Youths - the Youths continued preparations for the new season with a challenge match at home against Killavilla FC yesterday. Keep up the great work lads!

Cahir Park FAI Summer Camp - 130 children ranging in ages from 6 -12 years came along to Cahir Park AFC to take part in the FAI Summer Camp last week. Organised by Head Coach Jonas Kerr and run with a fantastic group of young assistant coaches Shan-

non, Connor, 2 Graces, David, Nicole, Ricky, Jenny, Zack and JJ, the camp was extremely enjoyed by all. Thanks to all for attending and for helping out too.

Cahir Park 50/50 Draw- The 50/50 Draw took place last Wednesday August 14, 2024 at 8pm live on Facebook.

The winner was George Clapham with a €400 win. Well done George. 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, 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 €8,800. Other winners received €100 to Helen Carey, €50 to Dermot Ryan, €50 to Ceri Fogarty, €30 to Whelan’s Ardfinnan and €20 to Richie Rowe. The next draw is in The Punters Rest on this Sunday September 1, 2024. Jackpot will be €9,000. Support always appreciated.

JUNIOR B HURLING QUARTER FINAL SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP

Cahir was out in a solid performance that sees them through to a Semi Final. Full Time score was Cahir 4.23, Kilsheelan 1.12. Well done to team and coaches.

A great crowd turned up to take the Cahir Abbey Tour last Tuesday as part of the Heritage Week events in Cahir

Cahir native Maurice Casey launches new book - Cahir man Maurice Casey with former teacher John McCarthy at ‘Hotel Lux’ book launch last Friday in Cahir Castle

Coláiste Dún

Iascaigh

Leaving Certs

Last week Principal of Coláiste Dún Iascaigh Peter Creedon sent a message to the parents of the students who received their Leaving Certificate results last Friday.

“Dear Parent/Guardian, I wish to congratulate this year’s Sixth Year Students on their Leaving Certificate Results. There was great joy in the school at 1pm as our Leaving Certificate Students returned to pick up their results while our new First Years left after their first day in secondary school.

The stand out from today’s results was that 25% of the class got over 500 points and 60% of the class scored over 400 points. I took great pleasure today in handing out results to students who pushed themselves to pass all subjects and get good honours grades in two/three subjects. These results are a tribute to all our teachers/ SNA’s and ancillary staff.

As in other years the large subject choice we provide allowed students to excel in subjects that played to their strengths and we also had outstanding results amongst our QQI class of 2024. I wish to pay tribute to our Sixth year parents who supported their son/daughter over the last 6 years and worked closely with us in a co-operative manner to achieve the best outcomes in today’s exam results.

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Coláiste Leaving Cert students receive results - Layla Middleton & Deirdre O’Brien

Jake Murphy & Jack Hartigan were happy out with their Leaving Cert results last week

Coláiste Leaving Cert students receive results - Marika Waszak, Kornelia Musial & Nikola Michalska

Dan Burke, Sean Downey & Sean Fitzgerald, all hard-working men, took a break to collect their Leaving Certs last week

At the Historical Society Bianconi Walking Tour were Cahir Social & Historical Society members PJ O’Meara, Liam Roche and Michelle Cremmins who led Bianconi Walking Tour last Sunday

Housing yes, but not at any cost

The contentious planning for the construction of 43 new houses in the Sliabh Alainn estate in Mitchelstown has reached a pivotal point, as local resident Mr Denis McGrath has formally appealed the decision to grant planning permission to An Bord Pleanála.

Mr McGrath is not alone in raising concerns about the development, 11 other residents also submitted observations at the planning stage.

While advocating for the need for housing, McGrath emphasizes that any development must not come at the expense of safety and community welfare.

In his appeal, Mr McGrath identifies serious oversights by Cork County Council, particularly concerning the proposed wastewater discharge plan. The original application noted that wastewater from the new development would be channelled into the existing Sliabh Alainn estate, where the necessary infrastructure has not been taken in charge by Uisce Éireann (Irish Water).

The Tipp Echo has seen the appeal raised by Mr McGrath, a resident of Sliabh Alainn. In his appeal Mr McGrath who is firmly in favour of the construction of this development, raises some alarming oversights by Cork County Council when they granted planning.

In Cork Co Council’s further request for information no. 14, prior to the granting of permission, It is noted that the submitted application proposes discharge wastewater from the proposed development to the adjacent Sliabh Alainn estate where the wastewater infrastructure (a pumpstation, collecting network and pumped rising main) has not been taken in

charge by Uisce Eireann. Taking this into consideration, you shall provide the following:

(a) Written permission from the 3rd party owner of the wastewater infrastructure within the Sliabh Alainn estate it connect to their network.

Mr McGrath questions the integrity of the process and how Mr Michael Devaney can be considered a 3rd party when he is the owner and director of MDR Developments, the same Michael Devaney that has given the 3rd party permission. Where is the separation of powers here when it comes to the integrity of the planning process? asks McGrath.

In the flood risk assessment submitted with the original planning application it clearly shows that the pumping station is within the flood risk zone and concerns continue to mount over the flood risk associated with the project. According to the flood risk assessment submitted with the original application, the proposed pumping station is situated within a flood zone. McGrath questions, “How in the name of God can it be proposed that a further 43 houses be connected to this pumping station?” He warns that the risk of sewage backup into homes and toilets would significantly increase with the additional housing units.

Adding to these worries is the deteriorating state of the pumping station, which McGrath claims Devaney has neglected. Photographic evidence presented in the appeal shows overgrown vegetation, obscured emergency lights, and a generally derelict condition of the facility, suggesting a lack of appropriate maintenance.

McGrath has proposed that

before granting permission, a robust flood protection barrier be established around the pumping compound, and a maintenance program be implemented to ensure the infrastructure is safe for residents. He also argues that Devaney should contribute financially to the Sliabh Alainn residents’ committee, reflecting the costs residents have incurred in maintaining his development since 2008.

On the issue of road safety, McGrath cites concerns about increasing traffic. He estimates the new development could generate upwards of 100 additional vehicles, exacerbating existing safety issues for residents, particularly children. Previous near misses with pedestrians have heightened his worries. Visual evidence shows dangerous parking at the estate entrance, leading McGrath to demand effective traffic solutions before any construction commences.

“This is not an opposition to development but rather a call for responsible, community-centered planning,” McGrath stressed. He expressed disappointment that many resident concerns appear

Echo that he has campaigned for many years for safety measures at the entrance to the Sliabh Alainn estate and has come very near hitting a mother and child when they ran out in front of his car from between two parked cars within the estate. The Tipp Echo has seen dash cam footage of this incident and it is truly shocking.

Mr McGrath has also shown this footage to the owner of Bright Sparks and emailed his concerns

In his appeal he states “While it is fair to say that there has been a significant improvement since the letter was issued May 8th, unfortunately in recent weeks some patrons of the childcare facility are once again parking at the entrance to the estate, then entering the estate and doing U-turns in the estate where children are playing, the additional traffic while the Bright Sparks parking goes unresolved is a recipe for disaster. The letter from Bright Sparks used by MDR Developments Limited to support the notion that the parking issues have gone away and that parking is being closely monitored is simply untrue, because if it was, the people parking within the Sliabh Alainn housing estate over the last number of weeks would have been dealt with already.

“I would also note that there are a number of Bright Sparks staff using the housing estate as a car park with their cars parked on footpaths outside houses all day every day.

What happens when the full grant of planning is granted,

will it return to a free for all again with significant risk to the children and residents entering and exiting Sliabh Alainn housing estate. The permanent solution needs to be now,” added McGrath.

“I believe it is irresponsible for Cork Co Council planning department to grant planning permission on the basis of a letter from a person closely connected to the applicant. It is doubly irresponsible when Cork County Council are aware that the childcare facility has been extended into No 1 Sliabh Alainn without any planning permission which is only exacerbating the traffic situation”.

“I urge An Bord Pleanála to thoroughly review the concerns raised by myself and fellow residents... We want development, yes, but not at any cost,” he concluded.

The outcome of this appeal could significantly impact not only the proposed housing project but also the future of community planning and safety in Sliabh Alainn.

Clonmel Boxing Club receive significant donation from Clonmel Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club

A presentation of a cheque by the Mayor of Clonmel Clr Michael Murphy for €10,000 on behalf of the Clonmel Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club, was made to Clonmel Boxing Club on Friday Night last at a reception in the Town Hall Clonmel. Clonmel Boxing Club were this year’s recipients of a cheque for € 10,000 from the Clonmel Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club. The monies presented were raised at the classic and vintage show held on the May Bank Holiday weekend. The weekend started with a vintage and classic car run of over 70 vehicles on Saturday via the Mountain Road, Leamybrien, Bunmahon, Copper Coast Road, Newtown, Kilmeadon and back to Powerstown Park for a splendid meal and the craic. Sunday was our main event the static display of classic cars, bikes, and vintage engines, auto jumble, many stalls, refreshments and the Raffle ticket which was drawn by the Mayor CLLR Pat English for a splendid Audi A 3 Convertible which was won locally. The cheque was accepted by the Clonmel Boxing Club President Keith (Bobby) Galvin from the Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Michael

Murphy, who, is also a member of the CVVCCC. Keith Galvin thanked the President, Michael Lavin, Secretary, Bernard Lennon, Treasurer, Tommy Coleman and all the very hard-working members of this outstanding local club who have raised over €200,000 for deserving organisations in Clonmel since its foundation. Keith stated it was very heartwarming to hear the Mayor, Oireachtas member Mattie McGrath, Cllrs Pat English, John Fitzgerald and Richie Molloy speak so highly of the boxers in attendance, bronze medallist Kaysie Joyce and Alana

Kenny who represented Ireland at the European Championships in Bosnia Herzegovina and newly qualified young coaches. Michael Lavin replied to all and noted that it’s the contribution of the people behind the scenes who make the tea, serve the sandwiches, sell the tickets and wear the yellow vests who keep this very committed and successful classic and vintage event going. He is looking forward to next year’s May Bank Holiday weekend and said there is always a welcome for new members anytime. Contact himself or Bernie on 0862937220 for details.

A screenshot from dash cam footage shows a child running in front of Mr McGrath’s car after escaping the attention of their parent or guardian

Parking on either side of the road has made it difficult for residents to exit the estate

to have been overlooked by Cork County Council in the planning process.

Mr McGrath told the Tipp

and noted the dark shadow it would cast over the whole community if an accident were to happen.

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

BY EDDIE READE

The organising committee for the annual Saint Patrick’s day parade met to begin their planning for next year’s event. Closing out the 2024 parade, chairperson Cllr. David Dunne remarked on the amazing success that the day proved to be. “It was without doubt the biggest parade to date for participation and it was fantastic to see so many come to our town to either take part in the parade or to stand along

the route to watch proceedings” said Dunne.

Every year the parade committee try to enhance the day for the public and next year promises to be no different.

“The changes currently being planned are amongst the biggest to date”, said committee member Elaine Wall. A bold statement considering the town was to the fore when it comes to thinking outside the box, being the first ever parade in the country to

hold a night time parade with a firework spectacular to end off the event.

Obviously the parade can not take place without many factors and finance Is sadly always an issue. The committee for the parade works on a very limited budget each year and indeed are out of pocket every year for bunting, decorations, posters and advertising.

This year to assist the committee in making the parade the best that it can be, some fundraisers will be held to raise vital funds.

The main one is in the early stages of planning but will be a fantastic day and night of a darts competition. It’s is planned to be

a New Year’s Day competition run in “Bidos Bar” on the Main Street.

Further details will be forthcoming shortly. A fancy dress event harking back to the medieval days of early life in the town is also on the cards. The committee ran a few of these fancy dress events in the past and they always proved to be a great success.

The committee also have plans for some very special grand marshals on the day following on from the success of lasts years event, which saw multi award winning Shamrock Rovers star Lee Grace lead out the parade.

Carrick’s lady golfers shine

Carrick On Suir Golf Club will be represented in in the regional finals of Golf Ireland on Wednesday the 4th of September by two of it’s finest lady golfers.

Mary O Connell and Ann Cronin recently picked up Golf Ireland silver and bronze medals respectively and now set out to represent their club at regional level.

Two dedicated and talented ladies who are sure to do themselves and their club proud. The clubs presidents prize, hosted by president Ina English was hotly contested for last weekend. Congratulations to all who competed. The main winners on the day for the ladies prize was Audrey Fitzpatrick shooting a fantastic 69 and Keith Wall who returned to the clubhouse with a scorecard of 68 to take home the gents prize.

Michael Greene was the impressive gross winner, playing off -2 and completing the course with a card of 71 while Connie Walsh won the gross score in the ladies competition, playing off 14 and returning a delightful score of 78. Captains prize winners Audrey Fitzpatrick and Kieth Wall with President Ina English

Carrick Swan

Notes

Our Premier Intermediate’s lost out to Silvermines on Sunday evening in Gortnahoe in Round 3 of the Seamus O’Riain Cup. Despite the loss, Swan topped their group. Our next game will be on the weekend of September 15th, in the County Quarter Final.

Our Junior ‘A’ hurlers year came to

Carrick Davins under 13 South Champions

The young rebels and their mentors were on the road early on Sunday morning last as they travelled, with no small amount of passionate supporters, to the Duneske sports complex in Cahir to face a much fancied Clonmel Og side.

The early throw in did not phase the Carrick side, who continued to play a style of hurling that has seen them attract many positive comments from their supporters and opponents alike all season.

Leaving the field of play, the boys in red and white walked tall and proud as newly crowned south champions.

an end on Saturday after losing out to St. Patrick’s in the South Semi-Final. Unlucky lads. The club would like to thank the team and their management for their efforts this year.

Our Junior ‘B’ camogie ladies travelled all the way to Portroe on Sunday for Round 1 of their

County Championship. They lost out to Portroe on the day.

The ladies’ dust themselves off this week when we take on Cashel King Cormacs in Páirc na nEalaí on Sunday next, at 12pm. Let’s get up to the Páirc to shout the girls on. Juvenile Scene

On Monday last, our u17’s lost to Killenaule in Páirc na nEalaí by a single point meaning our

hurling year has come to an end. Unlucky lads. The club would like to thank the team and their management for their efforts this year.

Our u15’s take on Moyle Rovers on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm in Páirc na nEalaí in their final group game. Best of luck, lads. Well done to Noah Power and Jack Raymond Walsh who were members of the Tipperary

County u15 hurling panel who took part in the Arrabawn ‘A’ Shield competition at the weekend.

Well done also to Alex O’Dwyer who was a member of the Tipperary County u14 hurling panel who took part in the Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh Cups at the weekend.

Club Lotto

Next week’s lotto jackpot is a

massive €14,250. Eight people were just one number away from winning last week’s €14,000 jackpot. Matching 3 and winning €30 each. The numbers drawn were 08 - 11 - 22 -25. 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.

St Patricks Day Grand Marshall 2024 Lee Grace

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By Rob Downs

Great excitement for new First Year students at St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh

There was great excitement in St. Joseph’s CBS Nenagh last week as they welcomed their six First Year classes.

This is the second year running that the school had to timetable and resource six mainstream First Year classes, such is the demand for a place at Nenagh CBS. The boys were greeted by Ms Karen O’Donnell, Principal, Mr Dermot Brislane, Deputy Principal, Ms Laura Kearney and Ms Francine Mackell, Year Heads, their six class tutors and a number of their teachers.

The students received their induction and were given a tour of the school, an introduction to Microsoft Teams, a Well-being check-in and general information about school-life.

The First Years were then greeted by their Sixth Year Buddies, who will meet the students weekly until the Halloween Break, under the guidance of Ms Mary-Jo O’Reilly.

The school would like to thank the Sixth Years who volunteer their time to help settle the First Years into secondary school.

Many of the Sixth Years recalled fond memories of their own Sixth Year Buddy when they themselves were back in First Year!

There were a lot of happy parents to see their sons set out on a new chapter in their lives and we heard about having to get up early and take the obligatory photo, in their new school uniform, before they set off for secondary school! Best wishes to all the First Years in what will be an exciting journey. We are sure you will make lifelong friends at St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh!

Gemma Halpin

Late of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan and formerly of Ballyscanlon, Fenor, Co. Waterford.

In loving memory of Gemma Halpin (nee Power), late of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan, Co. Waterford and formerly of Ballyscanlon, Fenor Co. Waterford.

From your heartbroken family, Mam Bridie, sisters Ann, Lily and Rose, brothers David, Paddy, Joady, Michael, Thomas and Liam. Brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, and your many friends and neighbours.

Anniversary Mass will be offered on Sunday, September 1st at 10am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford.

“Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, grand aunt and friend to many. She lived, she laughed, she loved”. James Joyce

Only time and tears take away grief, that is what they are for. And grief is the price we pay for loving, missing and remembering you each day Gem.

You were always loving, always loved, and if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.

A tender heart and a generous spirit, your smile gladdened the heart of those who had the privilege of loving you.

A light from our household is gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our hearts that can never be filled.

So we breathe, listen for your footfall in our hearts. You are not gone but merely walking within us.

So until we are all together again, your heartbroken family miss and love you Gemma.

Late of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan and formerly of Ballyscanlon, Fenor, Co. Waterford.

In loving memory of my darling wife Gemma Halpin, late of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan whose first anniversary occurs on August 31st, 2024.

Anniversary Mass will be offered on Sunday September 1st at 10am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford.

The best day of my life was when I met you

The second-best day was when you became my wife

Loving you was easier than anything I’ll ever do.

I will try to go on without you for I know we will meet once more

When it’s my time to come to heaven I hope to meet you at the door. Love you always Honeybunny Denis.

In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam

Late of Jossestown, Lisronagh

In loving memory of beautiful wife Linda Condon late of Jossestown, Lisronagh whose 8th Anniversary occurs on August 27th. RIP

Although the world keeps turning, And the sun comes up each day, Life has never been the same, Since you were called away. You were such a special person, So gentle, good and kind. And have left the sweetest memories, And thoughts of you behind. I only wish there was a way, That I could see you one more time, To thank you for the joy and love you brought to this life of mine.

Loved & Missed always by your husband Gerald xxx

In Memoriam In Memoriam

In loving memory of my wonderful mother Linda Condon, late of Jossestown, Lisronagh whose 8th anniversary occurs on August 27th. RIP

You filled the world with special joy and happiness untold. You always had a sunny way and a loving heart of gold. You made life so much brighter, just by being thoughtful, too.

And saying kind and helpful things was typical of you.

That’s why it’s hard to face the world and know you won’t be there, Lighting up life so warmly with your smile beyond compare.

The memories you’ve left behind grow sweeter day by day, But you are loved and missed Mam, more than any words can say.

Sadly Missed always by Olivia & Liam xxx

In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ellen

Brown

Gallagher) whose anniversary occurs on August 28th, 2024.

In the hearts of those who loved you

Always remembered by the Brown family Mass in Ss. Peter and Paul’s, Sunday 12.30pm September 1st.

RIP

Gemma Halpin

Linda Condon

Ellen (Nell) Brown (nee Gallagher)

Linda Condon Late of Jossestown, Lisronagh

(Nell)

(nee

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Recollections from 2010 with Joe Kenny

Photographed at the Clonmel 55 Social Club dinner held at Raheen House on January 15, 2010, are L to R: Biddy English, Peggy Maunsell and Lecia Hackett

Brian O’Meara, captain Holycross, accepting trophy from Paddy Kelly, Chairman Cumann na mBunscol, after beating Scoil Ailbhe in the Under-11 A Hurling final played at Semple Stadium on June 9, 2010.

The Village Inn, Moyglass, raised a terrific €13,765 for UNICEF Ireland’s Relief Fund for Haiti. Photographed above are the organisers at the presentation of the cheque on February 2o, 2010. Back L to R: Sean Tynan, Louise Ryan, Kenneth Browne, Seamus Tynan. Front L to R: Pat Morrissey, Matty Tynan and P.J. Ryan.

Pictured right: Community Games organising committee members photographed at the Community Games County Athletics Finals held in Templemore on June 27, 2010. L to R: Joan Hogan (Assistant Secretary), Seamus Hogan (County Chairman), Peggy Colville (PRO), Gerry Lyons, Breda Christie (President), Michael England, Pauline Martin O’Rourke (Treasurer), Albert Doyle and Mary Moroney (Assistant Treasurer).

Pictured left: Athletes from Clerihan photographed at the Community Games County Athletics Finals held in Templemore on June 27, 2010. Back L to R: Emma Cronin, Rian Quigley, Danielle Foley, Graham Ford. Front L to R: Eoin Power, Callum Meagher and Seamus McMahon.

Photographed at the Clonmel 55 Social Club dinner held at Raheen House on January 15, 2010, are L to R: Terry Delahunty, Peggy Drohan and May Hickey

Recollections from 2010 with Joe Kenny

Melanie Coady and Katy Ryan competing in the three-legged-race at St. Mary’s National School sports day in Killenaule on June 25, 2010.

Sisters of Charity School entry in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade held in Clonmel on March 17, 2010.

Ballingarry’s Ciaran Shelley (right) being chased by Mullinahone’s Sean Curran, in the South Senior Hurling Championship 4th Round match played in Cloneen on Friday, June 11, 2010. The final score was Mullinahone 2-16 to Ballingarry’s 1-17.

Car maintenance work group photographed on March 13, 2010, at the Knockanrawley Resource Centre Tipperary L to R: Tim Whyte, Maurice Smith (instructor), Oliver Tracey, Claude Bartlet and John O’Donoghue.

Photographed after St. Patrick’s Day Mass held at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on March 17, 2010, are L to R: Rachel O’Meara, Kayleigh Higgins, Clodagh Bradshaw, Shannon Dorney and Kelly Keating.

Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell photographed with staff members on March 2, 2010, on his visit to meet the residents at Willowbrook Lodge Nursing Home, Mocklershill, Fethard. L to R: Andrea Matisz, Sarah Flynn, Daniel O’Donnell, Noelle Killeen (Manager), Catherine O’Connell and Helen Murnane.

Thurles Parish News

Holycross Abbey Solemn

Novena 2024

Holycross Abbey Solemn

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Sunday 8th to Monday 16th September.

Monday to Saturday sessions at 7am, 10.30am, 4.30pm and 7.30pm (please note there is a 12.30pm session on Sundays but no 4.30pm). There will be a Penitential Service on Friday 13th at 7.30pm, Anointing of the Sick on Saturday 14th at 2pm and Blessing of Infants on Sunday 15th September at 2.30pm. Confessions will be heard before, during and after each session every day except Sunday. For information, please contact 0504-43124 or email hbparishoffice@gmail.

com

Thurles Special Olympics Club

The club is looking for volunteers to assist with

training, one hour weekly on Wednesday evenings, at the Presentation Sports Hall. If you are interested please contact Mary 086 0818135 or Enda 087 6060772.

Newly Baptised James Patrick John Devenney, Australia.

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

Margaret Keogh, née Cummins, Abbey Road. Rosa Considine, née Dunphy, The Demesne, Longford Town, Co. Longford.

Statia Leahy, née Bourke, Ballydavid, Littleton.

Pat O’Keeffe, Raheny, Dublin formerly Cahir, and his sister, Mary Monica Kelleher, née O’Keeffe, Banagher, Co. Offaly, Collooney, Sligo & formerly Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Leaving Cert Results celebrated in Thurles Schools

Congratulations to the Leaving Cert classes of 2024 on the results which were announced before the weekend.

There was tremendous excitement ahead of the results being announced and a real sense of anticipation in Coláiste Mhuire Co Ed, Thurles CBS Secondary School, Presentation Secondary School and the Ursuline Secondary School as close to 500 students awaited the outcome of their work.

Many students filed into the

schools on the day to meet their teachers and fellow students prior to the results being revealed, while others accessed their results online through the portal. After that it was time to celebrate while also working out what the results will mean for those wishing to go on to further education in third level colleges, apprenticeships etc.

The college offers will be made in the coming days and this will be a real milestone in the lives of the teenagers also. For the time

being though, the schools have expressed their great satisfaction with the results overall and have outlined their delight that the hard work of staff and students alike has paid off.

The Ursuline Secondary School posted on social media; “We are so very proud of our students here in UCT. As a class group, you excelled both inside and outside of the classroom. Your efforts have been rewarded and as a world of opportunity opens up before you, we wish you all the

very best.”

Thurles CBS commented: “Huge congratulations to LC 2024 on the outstanding set of results. We are very proud of you all. ‘whatever your result, success is never final, failure is never fatal. The secret is to just keep moving forward and you can get anywhere in the end’. Coláiste Mhuire meanwhile wished all students the very best in the next chapter of their lives as did the Presentation Secondary School which expressed delight with the results of students also.

Thurles CBS Leaving Certs

Ursuline LC Class of 2024

Colaiste Mhuire LC

Colaiste Mhuire LC 2

Thurles CBS LC 2

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Thurles company transforms plastic into sustainable fuel

A company based just outside Thurles has developed and patented a process to transform old plastic into sustainable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel and wax.

Trifol Resources is already up and running with two very large recycling machines, installed and operating since June at the former Bord Na Móna briquette factory at Littleton- a premises which offered great and invaluable employment to so many locals down through many decades.

Two major international oil companies have reached agreements with Trifol to buy all the sustainable aviation fuel that the Littleton plant can produce and the hope is that this can be a real game-changer in the industry.

It is a massive achievement and means that the plant, which for decades was synonymous with the production of fossil fuels, will become a central location for the production of carbon neutral sustainable fuels – a big about

change from its former use.

Trifol founder and Chairman Pat Alley said this week that it is all about bringing a new life to plastics, and that plastic need not have the bad reputation that it has worldwide.

“We know there are problems there. But we are coming forward with new technology, to be a solution provider for plastics.

We are going to be a tremendous solution provider to a large number of corporates and small businesses in Ireland, and throughout the globe, by providing solutions for all the waste plastic that they generate. We will be able to independently certify the destruction of that plastic and its conversion into a useful product without subsidy,” Mr Alley said.

The key to what Trifol is doing at Littleton to transform waste plastic into highly valuable substances like wax and sustainable fuels is a process called pyrolysis.This involves a huge machine that decomposes the waste plastic by

heating it at enormous temperatures, in the absence of oxygen or flames, until it becomes a gas. It is then put through processes that cool the gas down at different temperatures or rates.The rate at which the gas is forced to cool down then determines what the end product will be -it could be wax, very high-quality diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, or Naphta - which is a very low octane form of petrol.

Chemical Engineer and Trifol Managing Director Ruben Quintero said it is an exciting new technology and the process is working beautifully at Littleton. “It’s really good. It’s good for Ireland, it’s good for the world, and it’s good for our customers. We are looking at production of ultra-low sulphur diesel, sustainable aviation fuel with very high-quality specifications, and wax chemicals that can be used in many different markets and applications - lubricants, additives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,

tyre manufacturing as a plasticiser, for waterproofing clothes, for synthetic lubricants in cars, and many other applications.”

Asked if an aeroplane could operate on recycled waste plastic, Dr Quintero said: “Absolutely. The jet fuel that will come out of here will be ideal as a sustainable aviation fuel. And yes, we could run a jet on it.We’re looking forward to doing those tests, hopefully with Irish companies. Ryanair would be great. And we are looking forward to doing some tests on fuels for Formula-One racing cars. We are moving some connections around that.”

Trifol said its Littleton plant is going to need as much as 75% of all the plastic waste in Ireland that is not currently being collected through the Re-Turn plastic bottle and can scheme. The waste plastic being recycled at Littleton is mostly different types of polyethylene. Included in that is waste farm plastic, the kind that farmers use for covering hay

and silage.

On that score Trifol’s location at the former Bord Na Móna briquette factory is very fortunate.

In 2019 a Chinese company called Sabrina Integrated Services, in partnership with Bord Na Móna, started a farm plastics recovery and recycling operation right beside the Trifol plant.

This Sabrina operation collects, cleans, and sorts waste farm plastic before either shredding it or turning it into plastic pellets.

This is an ideal raw material for the Trifol plant, and it comes from right next door.

So far Trifol has invested €15.5 million in its Littleton plant.

This includes €4.5m in grants from the EU and the Irish Climate Fund. That has given it two massive chemical reactor machines and all the supporting plant and equipment to enable the conversion of 4000 tonnes of plastic waste per year. Early next year it will invest a further €5m on upgrading production

to 12,000 tonnes. Then in 2026 and 2027 the plan is to install 12 additional reactors at a cost of about €90m. By that stage the operation in Ireland is going to require up to 90,000 tonnes of waste plastic per year. The people behind the company see little problem sourcing this and say there will be no problem either about finding waste plastic for similar plants the company will build abroad in the future. Dr Quintero said its operation will leave a legacy, and it matters for the world.

“We are all about Environmental Social Governance. We care about our customers. We care about sustainability. We care about the planet. And we are making a good profit. We are going to put Ireland on the map as the country with the bragging rights to claim these kinds of technologies, get rid of the plastic problem, become carbon negative, and many other things that are going to come through”.

Words of thanks and good wishes are more than appropriate this coming weekend as

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Plaque unveiled in Emly to mark contribution of Emly Tidy Towns Sustainable Development Goals

BY MARTIN QUINN

The former National President of Muintir na Tíre, Martin Quinn, said he was honoured to be asked by the Emly Summer Festival Committee, to unveil a sign, in conjunction with the Emly Tidy Towns Group, on Saturday July 13th, to mark their contribution to the 17 Sustainable Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in 2015, provide

a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development.

These 17 goals aim to tackle issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. While these goals are designed with a global perspective, their relevance and application at local level, particularly within parish communities, are profound and impactful. The SDGs provide a universal framework that can

Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced as recipient of the 2023 Tipperary (Ireland) International Peace Award

Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF), has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 Tipperary (Ireland) International Peace Award. Making the announcement the Hon. Secretary of Tipperary Peace Convention, Martin Quinn, says that the awarding of the Peace Prize to Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a statement of support for an organisation that has brought medical care to the victims of earthquakes, nutritional crises, epidemics, conflicts and other disasters. “For over 50 years MSF has gone to wherever people are suffering, and has be-

come renowned for their work in medical emergencies around the world. MSF grew out of the ideals of a group of French doctors who wanted to be on the ground helping those most in need anywhere in the world. Many decades later their work is of vital importance on a global level whether responding to emergencies or providing medical support to vulnerable local communities. The 2023 Tipperary International Peace Award recognises the humanitarian work of MSF and the response of its teams to crises, both of war and of natural disasters. From its evolution of being an organisation with little or no resources, to becoming globally

be effectively applied at the local level to create meaningful change. “Parish communities, with their strong social networks and commitment to service, are uniquely positioned to advance these goals. By integrating the principles of the SDGs into their activities, parishes can not only improve their immediate environment but also contribute to the global effort for a more sustainable and equitable world. By integrating these initiatives

with Martin Quinn

into the fabric of parish life, your community can make a significant contribution to the achievement of the SDGs, fostering a more sustainable, just, and compassionate world. Your support and participation in local biodiversity projects, such as planting native species and creating wildlife habitats, and your use of sustainable landscaping practices around parish properties is to be commended. Your parish is leading by example through eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and using sustainable materials, and we can all learn lessons from your use of the SDGs” concluded Martin. A poem composed by Martin for the Festival titled ‘Leave No One Behind’, was also read after the unveiling.

recognised for its humanitarian work, MSF is a worthy recipient of the Tipperary International Peace Award. The Award, while recognising the work of MSF for 53 years, also remembers those who were caught up in war torn situations and paid the ultimate price for their humanitarian efforts”.

Past recipients of the award include former South African President the late Nelson Mandela, former President of Ireland, Professor Mary McAleese and her husband Senator Martin McAleese, the late Senator Edward Kennedy and

his sister the late Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, Pakistani school girl Malala Yousafzai, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former US Secretary of State, John Kerry, the Syrian Civil Defence White Helmets, former Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos,

former Irish President and Chair of The Elders, Mary Robinson and last years recipient, Belarusian politician, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

The 2023 award will be presented to representatives of MSF at a ceremony in Tipperary, Ireland, on Saturday September 21st, which is International Day of Peace (United Nations).

Responding to news of the selection, Chris Lockyear, Secretary General, MSF, gave the following response; “We are sincerely grateful to be recognised by Tipperary Peace Convention for our medical work and provision of humanitarian assistance to people affected by war, displacement, exclusion from healthcare and epidemics. During a time of immense human suffering as a result of brutal conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine and Democratic Republic of Congo and the many ‘silent’ humanitarian crises where our dedicated teams provide care, our work is often just a sticking plaster in response to an emergency. Real change for many of the communities that we assist needs to come from states and world leaders who have the power to lessen human suffering through decisive political action in service of the world’s marginalised and vulnerable communities”.

Martin Quinn, former National President of Muintir na Tíre, unveiling a plaque in Emly to mark their contribution to the SDG’s, with Jonas Callan from the Tidy Towns Committee. Pic by Frank Williams

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Bansha Show is a testament to huge community effort and some ‘divine intervention’

The children were well catered for with lots of amusements, balloon maker and Punch and Judy show.

True to the promise allegedly made by the Muintir na Tíre founder the late Canon John Hayes, prior to his death in January 1957, that Bansha would always enjoy a fine day for Showday, certainly rang true on Wednesday August 21st.

BY MARTIN QUINN

Despite a grim predicted forecast, the day was very pleasant with some welcome sunshine throughout the afternoon. The fine day certainly brought the crowds out and from early morning parking spaces were at a minimum in the busy village.

As the day progressed the crowds swelled and by mid afternoon every part of the extensive show field was full of patrons and exhibitors. It is a credit to the voluntary show committee that the large-scale operation of the event goes off without a hitch. This was the 66th Annual Show and the event has grown so large that it straddles several nearby fields. All the classes were superbly managed and run by countless volunteers, stewards and judges. The marquee was a wonderful display of home crafts, flowers, farm produce and photography, while in the

adjoining fields there were classes for cattle, horses, ponies and sheep along with affiliated show jumping competitions, sheepdog trials and a dog show for all different breeds. There was also music and entertainment in the grounds which was greatly enjoyed by the attendance and encouraged many to shake a leg on the dancefloor. The children were well catered for with lots of amusements, balloon maker and Punch and Judy show. The day would not be complete without the customary Fancy Dress which presented some very imaginative entries.

It certainly was another wonderful show and a great day for Bansha village, which also celebrated the opening of a new business, ‘The Fig Tree’ Tea/Coffee Rooms in the centre of the village on Wednesday. Best of luck to them in their new enterprise and congratulations to the Bansha Show Committee on a hugely successful 66th Show.

Overall winner of the Dog Show at Bansha’s 66th Annual Show was Sara Murray from O’Brien’s Bridge, with her dog ‘Smudge’, receiving the Jerry White Cup from Catherine Heffernan along with Jacinta Cullinan (judge). Photo: Martin Quinn

Sophie Hartnett paints a great picture as she competed in the Fancy Dress at Bansha’s 66th Annual Show with her Super Mario brother Daniel just behind. Photo: Martin Quinn

Fiona, Dara and Fiadh Crookes and Aaron Sweeney from Effin and Geraldine O’Sullivan from Glenroe, were at Bansha’s 66th Annual Show. Pic by Martin Quinn

News from the Community

Sologhead

Ace of Hearts

The €1800 Jackpot for Monday, August 19, was not won while the following took the runners-up prizes, €50 to Pat Irwin Monard (first name drawn), €25 each went to Phillip Doherty (Snr), Kieran Ryan Online, Pat Irwin Monard and Dick Doherty Donohill.The sellers prize went to Kathleen Irwin and the Jackpot for last Monday night, August 26, increased to €1900.

The Draw committee would again like to thank all of our Draw ticket purchasers for their constant weekly support of our Draw. Tipperary GAA Draw

Congratulations to Bridget Redican of Limerick Junction who won €300 in the recent Tipperary GAA monthly Draw for August which took place last Wednesday night. Fixtures and Results

Our Junior Hurlers continue to train away as they await their opponents in the Qt. Final of the West Junior B Hurling Championship. With a five week gap since their last outing to top their group, this weekend Saturday August 31 / Sunday September 1 is a fixture possibility TBC.

Leaving Cert results

Cappawhite

Active Retirement

Biodiversity on September 5 and 12, 11am to 1pm. Nordic walking from September 19 for four weeks and followed by Pilates for six weeks. Cuairdioch will be on September 9. Come along for a cup of tea and meet friends for a catch up.

Social Dancing

There will be Social Dancing in the Community Centre on Saturday August 31.

Tommy Fitzgerald

Congratulations to all our Leaving Cert students from St, Annes Secondary School, St. Ailbes and the Abbey CBS, all of Tipp Town who received their Leaving Cert results during the week. Irrespective of the points achieved I wish you the best of luck in your first year college studies and the career path of your choice you intend to follow.

St Nicholas FC

The winner of €200 in their weekly 50/50 fundraiser Draw of last Wednesday day night, August 21, was Gemma Kirby Kyle while the free Christmas Draw entry for €1000 went to Johnny Butler from Dundrum.

This Sunday, September 1, activities on the playing field will resume with an away trip to Cashel for an opening Div. 2 tie round in the TSDL affiliated competitions for the 2024 / 2025 playing season. Kick off is 3pm and the best of luck guys for the year ahead.

Tipperary Races

This Sunday, September 1, Tipperary Races will hold a Family Day at the Limerick Junction track with side attractions for all members of the family, not to mention a full race card of seven races.

Ena Ryan (B)

9pm to 11.30pm. Admission

€10. Music by Fran Curry and Muriel O’Connor.

Scrap Metal Collection For Ayle School can be dropped into Grisewood’s Farm. Contact 085 7453746 if you need it collected. Bingo

Every Friday night in the Community Centre. Great prizes. All are welcome. Volunteers are badly needed, just a few hours once a month.

Templederry

We remember this week:

Saturday August 31st. at 7 pm in Templederry Church for Martin Gilmartin and the deceased members of the Gilmartin family, Loughane Lower.

SYMPATHY

We extend the sympathy of our community to all the members of the Mc Grath family, Ballycarron, Curreeney

On the death last weekend of Winnie Mc Grath Baallycarron. Winnie was the Church Sacristan in Curreeney Church for a long number of years. May she rest in peace.

MONTHLY ANNIVERSARY MASS::

The monthly Anniversary Mass will resume on the last Saturday of each month beginning in September. Please Contact Templederry Parish Office with the names of those you would like to have included. Phone 0504/52988 087/6564933 or email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com

The Parish Office is open each Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. You can book Masses, etc etc., or request information from the Parish records.

Kilsheelan/Kilcash

Parish Lotto

Winning numbers drawn were 15, 18 21 and 31.

Next weeks jackpot is €14,800.

There were no winning entries, thanks for your ongoing support GAA

Our U19 hurlers turned in a brilliant performance in Monroe on Wednesday night last to defeat Fethard by 3 pts after extra time in very trying conditions.

Our Intermediate hurlers bowed out of the championship against Borriskane on Saturday last in Templetuohy going under on a single score difference. Well done to all both players mentors and backroom team who gave us such marvellous entertainment.

Congratulations to Ben Roche on winning the Arrabawn All-Ireland

U15 A final defeating Kilkenny on a scoreline of 6.22 to 4.3.

Also well done to Ryan Condon who was part of the South Tipperary team who reached the final of the Sonny Walsh cup only to lose out to a strong Waterford side.

County Board Draw

Congratulations to Deirdre and Liam O’Toole in scooping €2,000 in the Co. Board Draw and also to Tommy and Pauline Harvey who collected €1,000 also Billy Stokes for promoters prize.

Next weekly draw is August 28th with a €5,000 Lotto turnover.

Kilsheelan United Many thanks to Eco Solar who kindly presented us with a generous cheque for € 1,259 on their Community Fun Day in KPlan

This is much appreciated and will go a long way to fund the day to day running costs of the club.

TSDL U12 Boys Division 1 Result: Ballingarry Albion 1 Slievenamon Celtic 8

TSDL Boys Championship : Cahir AFC 1 Slievenamon Celtic 5 50/50 Draw result

Congratulations to George Stewart on winning €325, George’s second time being successful, well done. Junior teams kick off this season next Sunday.

Our B team open the season away to Dunhill @ 12oclock and A team@3pm at home in Kitty park.

Exciting season ahead and we are delighted to have a youths team..

Congratulations to all who received their results last week, we wish them

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

Eucharistic Adoration

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

Glengoole Community Group

PJ Murrihy in Buddy’s Shed Glengoole this Saturday 31st August at 9pm. Adm €15.

Boulick Mass

Clonoulty Rossmore Vintage Club

Will hold their annual Vintage Rally in aid of South Tipperary Hospice. It will be held on September 1 in Clonoulty. Also sheaf throwing and lots of stalls and side shows If interested in having a stall contact TJ Donnelly 087 985 5745 or Mary Hennessy 087 8200208

Margaret Kennedy

FUNDRAISER FOR MILFORD AND NORTH TIPP HOSPICE.

After an incredibly successful fundraiser for the two charities a Cheque Presentation will take place in KENNEDYS KILLEEN on Friday night 30th August at 8 p.m. Each Charity will receive a cheque for €16,012 . Once again a big thank you to everyone who donated to this cause. CONGRATULATIONS.

Sincere congratulations to Daithi Kennedy who recently won the 2024 All-Ireland Fleadh Story Telling Competition (12-15) years at the Fleadh in Wexford. TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in The Ford, Ballinaclough and there was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot.

This week’s draw will be in Kennedys of Glastrigan and the jackpot will be €9,400

ST ODHRAN’S WELL

Sincere thanks to all who helped organise the annual Mass at St Odhran’s Well on 15th of August and the refreshments after in Latteragh Hall. A special word of thanks to Bishop Fintan for taking the time to be in Latteragh for the Mass.

We celebrated our annual cemetery Mass in Boulick on the 15th August, it was a lovely evening for the occasion, there was a large crowd in attendance. Fr James Walton was the concelebrant of the Mass. The first reading was delivered by Mary Collins and the second reading by Nicola Ryan. The prayers of the faithful were recited by Mary Phelan, Sinead Cleere, Ann Kenny, Sinead Large, John Mullhall and Chris Fennelly. Special prayers were offered for all buried in Boulick, especially Martin Prout and Denise Ryan, who were laid to rest in Boulick since our last Mass. Minister of the Eucharist was Mairead Maher, a beautiful communion reflection was read by Joe Maher.

A word of thanks to the wonderful choir which included musicians and singers from Gortnahoe and Urlingford, under the guidance of Margaret Maher and Sean Hennessey, this was uplifting and added greatly to our special Mass. Thanks to the Gortnahoe Hall Committee for the use of the chairs and table, thanks also to Richard Dunne for the use of the amplification system.

Thanks to the FAS group and the dedicated Committee for their care of the graveyard and had it looking so well on the evening and throughout the year. A special word of thanks to Fr James Walton & Joe Maher for organising the Mass and a sincere thanks to all who contributed to the collection

for the upkeep of the cemetery.

400 Club Draw

The results for July, 1st Prize €200 Paul Farrell, Glengoole, 2nd Prize, Michael & Maureen Murphy, Galmoy.

Other prize winners were Michelle & Francis Keogh, Garranroe, Liam Norton, Clonora, Nora Norton, Coole, Mary Fennelly, Boulick, Claire & Declan Prendergast, Glengoole, Jim Butler, Fennor, Fran & Cathy Morris, Poynestown & Mattie Walsh, Urlingford. Promoters prize winner was Mary McGivern.

400 Club Draw

The results for August, 1st Prize €200 Eleanor Norton, Graiguewood, 2nd Prize, Eddie & Mary White, Littlefield. Other prize winners were Geraldine Bartley, Graigue, Mary & Thomas Hayes, Ballynonty, Fran & Cathy Morris, Poynestown, John & Eileen Coleman, Graigue, John & Majella Ryan, Crabb, PJ & Olivia McCormack, Clonora, Karen Gleeson, Coole & Alicia O’Keefe, Ballysloe.

Promoters prize winner was Martin Campion.

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. Split the Pot

Congratulations to Tom Webster, Gortnahoe who won €215 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 Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your

support would be appreciated. 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. Free Library

A lot of new books have come in to Gortnahoe Community Hall library. They are free to take home and the library is based inside the main door of the hall. When the hall is opened anyone can go inside the main door and select a book or books of their choice and they will disturb no one in the hall. In the last week a number of audio books have been added to the library. These audio books would suit anyone who might be visually impaired. Over the coming weeks more audio books will be added to the library.

A lot of Parish Annuals were left into the library in the last week going back a good number of years, if any member of the community want to call to hall and take home any of the annuals free for their own collection. If there are no demand for them they may have to be shredded in the future so it’s important this offer is taken up.

If you know anyone that would avail of these, please take one to them. This is a Gortnahoe Community Hall initiative and this idea will succeed with the local parish support.

Declan Geoghegan

Richard Dunne

News from the Community

Bansha/Kilmoyler

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS

On Sunday, in Annacarty, our hurlers were crowned West Junior A Hurling champions following a victory over Lattin Cullen in the final by 2-15 to 1-10. Next up for them will be a county quarter final against the South runners-up, either Moyle Rovers or St. Patrick’s. On Wednesday last, our under 19B hurlers were defeated by Eire Og/ Sean Treacy’s by 3-15 to 1-14 in the West semi-final in Dundrum.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PE-

CAUNS LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €17,300. Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Carmel Marnane, Laura Collins, Patrick Marnane and Liam Phelan. Seller’s prize €20: Michael Sean O’Connell.

Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, are available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media pages.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS CLUB DRAW

Burncourt

Tom Conway RIP.

With the passing of Tom Conway, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Burncourt community has lost one of its best. From the young schoolchildren to the oldest among us Tom had time for all. With an admirable work ethic, all areas of village life benefitted from his generousity of spirit.

For the Community Hall, the Church, the School it was often the case that Tom and his skill and resourcefulness will Fix It. An all rounder, a great community man, a good neighbour all describe Tom a decent unassuming person. Tom and his distinctive David Brown tractor, his Honda, his faithful dog Ted, his precision and detail at work in the churchyard,his consideration and care of the children on the school bus,walking step in step with his beloved Bernie.

In the last few years, Tom battled illness valiantly and never let it define him, often replying as to how he was with “there is always someone worse off”.

Above all else, Tom was a devoted family man, and we extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie,

Gillian and Thomas, his grandchildren, sisters and brothers, the extended family and his many friends.

To quote John O’Donoghue “Though we need to weep your loss/You dwell in that safe place in our hearts/Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.” Rest easy Tom.

Heritage Day Postponed. As a mark of respect to the late Tom Conway, the Heritage Day at Mountain Lodge was postponed. The reschluded date will be announced on social media and posters as soon as it is finalised. Apologies for any inconvenience.

On to Post Primary: Wishing Adam, Cian, Ciaran, Conor, Darragh, Holly, Jack, Michael, Muireann, Sarah and Teagan who leave Burncourt National School after eight wonderful years every blessing and success in their chosen post primary schools.

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

September 8: Skeheenarinky Vintage Run, this year for South Tipperary Alzheimer’s Associa-

The August monthly draw will be held on Saturday night. This is an important club fundraiser, and if you haven’t already joined, you still have a few days to do so before this weekend’s draw. Tickets available from promoters and committee members.

TIPPERARY GAA CLUBS

DRAW

This year the draw includes two club prizes each month. Galtee Rovers was one of the clubs to win this prize in the August draw, winning 50 prize bonds. Best of luck to all

Hard luck to the Ballylooby/ Castlegrace Under 13B Hurling team who lost their South Final in Cahir on Sunday going down to Grangemockler/Ballyneale in the Divisional decider.. The team gave it their all, with great heart, determination and skill, but it wasn’t their day.

Golden/ Kilfeacle

Used Clothing collection for our gaa club is ongoing for the next couple of weeks

Please leave your bags at the GAA complex front door.

Adults,,Childrens, baby’s, clothes all welcome

Duvet cover and bed linen, shoes,bags, etc

No pillows or duvets

Thank you for supporting our fundraising event.

Lotto

Our GAA club lotto jackpot now stands at €15,200. Tickets just €2

Available locally and online at www.locallotto.ie

October Fest

Don’t forget folks that The Whistlin Donkeys with Dj Richie will be in In our GAA complex Golden on October Sunday Bank Holiday, 27th October

tion.

September 9: Bee Bop School workshops as preparation for the Bee Installation

September 21 and September 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. Follow us on Facebook.

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 & Jewellery.

For Donations, contact Siobhán on 086 8052152 to arrange a time. Thought for the Week.

“Skill to do comes of doing” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA

Result: 20/8/24: No jackpot winner. One match three: Brian Borus Camogie Club. Lucky Numbers drawn: 1, 5, 25 & 29 Next week’s jackpot €3,200. The club extend their thanks for your continued support. Tickets available at usual outlets & clubforce.com-Ballylooby/Castlegrace Gaa Cemetery Masses for our Pastoral set of Parishes

Ballylooby Cemetery Mass on Sunday next Sept 1st at 3:30pm. Mass will take approximately 30 minutes with individual blessing of graves immediately after mass. Parishioners are encouraged to remain at their family grave during both masses in Ballylooby & Duhill cemeteries. After Ballylooby Ceremony mass, 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. Prayers in Ballydrennan Cemetery at 6pm and Castlegrace at 6:45pm (same day 8th September)

Rambling House

Ballylooby Community Council will hold their monthly, & enjoyable evening of song, dance & story telling on this Friday Aug 30th in Ballylooby Hall at 8pm

Free Community Coffee Morning

Peers Standing Strong Together/ U Matter is a local group serving Clogheen and all the surrounding villages. It was set up in 2022 to help promote positive mental health and ultimately help local people access services faster. We run our own Dawn of Hope Walk annually and all funds raised from this stay in the local area to help improve mental health in our own locality. We are open to any ideas or suggestions. We run a free community coffee morning in St. Paul’s Community Centre Clogheen on the last Saturday of every month. Our next coffee morning will be held on Saturday 31st August between 10.00am and 12.00pm. Please drop in for a while and join us for a cuppa and a chat and if you have suggestions or ideas, we would love to hear them.

Available from Gala shop Golden John O’Brien Obs Kilross On 087 8253139

Online at www.eventbrite.

Bingo

The GAA club bingo continues every Thursday night at 8pm in Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex main hall. Over €2,500 in prize money given out each night

Tidy Villages

Many thanks to Lidl Cashel who kindly donated flowers and shrubs to our committee . This gesture is very much appreciated 21a_gymfermoy

Best of luck to Adrian Clancy of RejuvenateGolden gym as he opens his fantastic new gym named 21a_ gymfermoy in Fermoy, County COrk.

Doors open at 8pm. Full bar facilities from 8pm. Tickets just €22.50

Please also save the date Friday September 27th for an Emotional Contentment talk in St. Paul’s Community Centre with Eddie Kendrick (7.30 to 9.00pm) Details will be available on social media, on the digital noticeboard and on local papers and Mass newsletters.

Down Syndrome Ireland

Coffee Morning at the home of Paddy & Maura Callaghan, Clogheen on Sst August 31st 10am to 1pm.

Schools & Colleges

Best of luck to all our children, who are about to commence school for the first time. Good wishes to those who will begin their second level education & to all those who are about to commence third level college or training courses. We wish you & your families well in this academic year.

Sympathy

The death occurred of Tom Conway, Burncourt. We extend our sympathy to his wife Bernie, son Tom, daughter Gillian, grandchildren and extended Conway families. Funeral will take place in Burncourt on Tuesday, 27th August. May he rest in peace GAA News

South U19B Hurling Quarterly Final: Knockmealdown Gaels 1-25 Moyle Rovers 4-10

South U17B Hurling: Knockmealdown Gaels 3-13 Clerihan/Grangemockler 1-23

Hard luck to our U13B Hurling team who lost their South Final in Cahir on Sunday. The team gave it their all, with great heart, determination and skill, but it wasn’t their day.

Congratulations to Grangemockler/Ballyneale. Drive in Bingo comes to Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA.

Please join us on Sunday 8th September for Drive in Bingo.

Gates open at 12 and eyes down at 2 pm.

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

Breeda Fitzgerald

Ballylooby/Duhill

Kathleen Moloney

Ballylooby/ Castlegrace U13 B hurlers

Michael Barry

Marcella Collins

News from the Community

New Inn/Knockgraffon

Ballymacarbry

BALLYMACARBRY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Ballymacarbry

Community Centre

The 2024 Community Climate Action Programme is a new programme which reached out for project proposals earlier this year to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take on climate action at a local level. Through this fund Waterford City and County Council, in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications will support communities to promote and assist in the scale up of community climate action.

The programme was highlighted as an opportunity for groups to take a holistic approach in making their community less carbon intensive and more sustainable for the future.

Ballymacarbry Community Centre is delighted to announce that we were successful in an application to install 20kW of solar photovoltaic cells (solar panels), a 20kW 3phase Hybrid Inverter, two 11kW Electric Vehicle charging points, bike parking and monthly swap shop for clothes and toys. The total value of this grant is €56,825 which will be a fantastic investment to future proof our community centre for future generations.

Ballymacarbry Community Centre was one of seventeen community groups across Waterford that have been allocated funding (from a total fund of €564,000) for local projects under the Community Climate Action Programme.

Panda Playground Donations

We continue to receive donations weekly from our fantastic local community and thanks to all those that 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 September 13th. It may be viewed as an unlucky date for some but we can guarantee to buck this trend as there will be lots of lucky people going home with great cash prizes on the night. Come along and break the superstition. You could be our first jackpot winner of €500. Looking forward to seeing a huge crowd as usual!

Busy Bees Montessori

This week we welcome back the Busy Bees staff and the local pre-school children. It will be great to have the centre full of the laughter and life that the Montessori brings each year. Best of luck to the wonderful staff and the families attending this year.

Colm Ryan Memorial Run

Touraneena Runners in association with West Waterford Athletic Club are hosting a memorial run in memory of the late Colm Ryan on Sunday 15th September starting at 11am in Touraneena. Colm was a champion of the Irish Cancer Society and raised substantial monies for this worthy cause before his untimely passing in April 2023. This 5K run/walk in his memory will continue this great work with all proceeds from the event donated to the society. The link to register online is available on eventmaster.ie – or via facebook (tourneena runners or our own community centre page).

WOMAN’S GROUP

KEEP FIT CLASSES in the New Inn Community Centre starting on Monday September 9 starting at 7pm for six weeks. For more info you can contact Mary Frances on (087) 759 5512. Don’t forget a bottle of water to keep you hydrated! BOWLS returns next Wednesday morning i.e. September 4th from 9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. All are welcome, especially new members!

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!

KNOCK & 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 for more info.

LAUNCH OF THE UNDERAGE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER

Join Friends of Tipperary Football 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 and David Power, former Tipperary football manager attending this special event. Mc on the night is Paul Collins. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen!

Along with Con’s pure bred 4 star Angus Heifer, other prizes include: 2 nights B&B for 2 adults & 2 children at Hotel Minella, Clonmel, Overnight stay in Horse & Jockey, Thurles, 2 All Ireland Football Final tickets and 2 All Ireland Hurling Final tickets. Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential.

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. 086-386-8877

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO DRAW

Results from Saturday August 24 - Numbers drawn01,11,16 & 19 - NO WINNER(s) Lucky dips x4: Simon Anchell, Anne Fleming, Paddy Turner and Heaney Opticians to be entered into August’s draw with a chance to win €500 Sellers: Rockwell Rovers x 2, Michael Purcell and Colm Heaney in with a chance to win €100. This week’s Jackpot is €3,400. Thank you for your continued support.

SINCEREST SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to Pio and Lorraine Barry, Ballygearld and the Moloney family Poulmucka on the sad passing of Pio’s mother Grace. Grace Barry (nee Moloney), Ballydoyle, Rosegreen, and formerly of Poulmucka, Clerihan, peacefully at the Woodlands Nursing Home, Dundrum surrounded by her loving family.

Grace, beloved wife of the late Dermot and sister of the late Mick and Mary. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons Kevin, Pio and Dermot, daughters Mella, Eleanor and Ann, daughters-in-law Maura, Lorraine and Maggie, sons-in-law Bernard, Finbarr and Philip, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers John, Jimmy, Donal, Ady and Martin, brotherin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

ARM WRESTLING

Tipperary Armwrestling Knockgraffon were thrilled with the public reception to their first event at the Dualla show this year. In conjunction with Northern Ireland Arm wrestling & Grip, the event saw hundreds of visitors to our stall trying grip strength challenges, trying out the sport of Arm wrestling with professionals, and participating in kids challenges with prizes.

We were also delighted to host Irish world-rated arm wrestler and former Olympian Adrian O’Dwyer (Leviathan Training, Kilkenny), who refereed and instructed across the event. Many thanks to all involved, especially the organising committee, for a fantastic first showing at the Dualla Showwe look forward to returning next year!

Eamon Wall

Sandra English

Pictured here at the Dualla Show last Sunday August 25 for the Arm Wrestling & Grip events were from left to right Fergus English, Gearoid English, Diarmuid English, Finbarr English, Jack Bourke, David Gibson, Adrian O’Dwyer, Cormac English, Cillian English, Stanley Hamilton, Maurice Cullen and Tom Hennessey.

News from the Community

Moyne/Templetuohy

Condolences

Sincere condolences to the family, relatives, friends, and neighbours on the passing of Kay Carey, Moyne Village, Jimmy Maher, Clough and late of Killoran, and Statia Leahy, Littleton. May their souls have eternal rest.

Baptism

Recently baptised was baby Emily Bridget daughter of Celine Dooley and Patrick O’Halloran, Longorchard Park, Templetuohy. We welcome her into our community.

Holycross Novena

Runs from September 8th to 16th. Masses on weekdays at 7am, 10.30am, 4.30pm, 7.30pm. Sunday masses 7am, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 7.30pm.

Scrap Metal Collection

Will take place at Thurles mart this Friday & Saturday, August 30th & 31st. Collection

service available by phoning 0872420074. All proceeds to the Cathedral reroofing fund.

Moyne Bridge Club Sympathy

Our deepest sympathy to Patricia, Bernadette, and Caroline on the sad passing of their beloved mother, Kay Carey (neé O’Dowd). She was one of our founding members and served the club well as an officer and a player over the past 25 years, leaving no stone unturned to ensure its continued success. Her kind manner and friendly smile won the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her presence will be sadly missed, and her absence will leave us all the poorer. She was a wonderful parishioner, wife, mother, grandmother, neighbour and friend and it was an honour to have her as a member. Deepest sympathy also to her brothers Michael & Pat, sisters Helena &

Clogheen

Free Coffee Morning in Clogheen.

Peers Standing Strong /U , is a local group serving Clogheen and all surrounding areas. It was set up in 2022 to help promote mental health and ultimately help local people access services faster. We run our Dawn of Hope walk annually and all funds raised from this day stay in the local area to help improve mental health in our locality.

We are open to ideas or suggestions.

We run a free coffee morning in St Pauls Community Centre Clogheen on the last Saturday of every month.

Our next coffee morning will be held on

Teresa, grandchildren, sons-inlaw and the extended Carey and O’Dowd families. May her soul enjoy eternal rest with her beloved husband, Donal.

Moyne-Templetuohy Parish Newsletter

Contributors to the 2023 parish newsletter are reminded that all articles must be submitted by 30th September. Please e-mail articles to moytem@gmail.com. The committee thank all who have contributed articles in the past and to those who continue to do so. All articles are welcome as this guarantees the survival of the annual newsletter.

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

Saturday 31st August from 10am to 12 noon.

Please drop in for a while and join us for a cuppa and a chat, and if you have any ideas or suggestions we would love to hear them. Please also save the date Friday 27th September, for an emotional contentment talk in St Pauls with Eddie Kendrick from 7.30 pm to 9pm.

Details will be available on social media, digital noticeboards, local papers and newsletters.

Coffee Morning in aid of Down Syndrome. Paddy and Maura Callaghan are hosting a coffee morning in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland on Saturday 31st of August from 31st

€15,000. Lucky dip winners of €25 were Geraldine Kelly, Templetuohy, Sean Everard, Templetuohy, Gill Lidl, Templetuohy and Ruby Kelly, Donaskeagh.

Moyne Athletic Club

Training has resumed for the forthcoming cross-country season for juvenile athletes from 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 €100 was Aoibhin Phelan. 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. The club are hosting an open cross-country fixture on Sunday 15th September with the kind permission of the Cantwell family and Jimmy O’Meara. Events

August from 10am to 1pm.

The venue is their home on main street in Clogheen E21HC56 a couple of doors down from XL store on the same side of the road. Deepest Sympathies .

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Conway family Burncourt on the recent passing of Tom after a long illness bravely borne. Tom was a very popular resident of Burncourt. Deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Bernie, daughter Gillian and son Tom, brothers , sisters and all his extended family and his many friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

LAUNCH OF UNDERAGE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER

Join Friends of Tipperary Football for the launch of the Underage Football Development Fundraiser on Monday evening, September 9, at 7:30pm in Annacarty! We’re thrilled to have Peter Keane, former Kerry football manager and David Power, former Tipperary football manager attending this special event. MC on the night is Paul Collins. A huge thank you to Con Quinn for making this happen! Along with Con’s purebred 4 star Angus Heifer, other prizes include : 2 nights B&B for 2 adults and 2 children at Hotel Minella, Clonmel, Overnight stay in Horse & Jockey, Thurles, two All Ireland Football Final tickets and 2 All Ireland Hurling Final tickets.

Let’s come together to support our young athletes and help them reach their full potential.

for juveniles, senior and masters. See our social media for further details.

Moyne-Templetuohy GAA, LGFA & Camogie

This week’s lotto jackpot is €4,700 with Theresa Quinlan, Tommy Doyle, Paddy Blake, Gearóid O’Connor, Michael Esmonde, and Patsy O’Halloran the lucky dip winners last week. Hard luck to the premier intermediate hurling team on their loss by the narrowest of margins to Gortnahoe Glengoole and now face into relegation matches which have yet to be confirmed. Intermediate football team have a fixture this weekend against Mullinahone while the U19 hurlers play their mid semi-final against Upperchurch-Drombane in the Ragg this Wednesday night at 6.45pm with a €5 charge on the gate. Support would be appreciated.

Drangan

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.

St Patrick’s GAA Club Lotto

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 & Mary Mahoney, & Noel Clancy. Congratulations!

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

Next draw on Tuesday September 10 will be for a jackpot of €11,400 so don’t forget to play online or in your local shops, garages, pubs, hairdressers or with any committee member and you could be winning big for September.

Under 15 B Hurling

On Thursday last our under 15 hurlers defeated Clerihan by 1-14 to 2-6 in 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, Chris-

The U17 team have reached the mid semi-final against Moycarkey-Borris with the game taking place on Monday 2nd September. Hard luck to the U13 team who lost out to Loughmore-Castleiney in their mid-semi-final last week following a tremendous performance. Hard luck to the junior camogie team on their loss to St. Pat’s in their first championship game while the U16 will get their championship underway this week with a game against Ballina. Best of luck to the U16 ladies football team in their county semi-final against Killenaule in Solohead this Sunday at 1pm and all support appreciated. Well done to the junior A ladies football team on their win over Holycross-Ballycahill last weekend and to the U14 ladies football team on their win against Sliabh na mBan during the past week.

topher Lee, Robbie O’Brien, Jack Slattery.

Junior Hurling

Our Junior A Hurlers took on Carrick Swans in the South Semi-Final on Saturday last in Kilsheelan. After a slow start which saw Swan hold the lead until midway through the second half, St. Patrick’s came into their own and won by 1-12 to 0-10, thanks to a goal by Richie Needham.

Team was: John Moroney, Conor Duggan, Pauric O’Brien, Evan Holohan, Sean Nash, Cathal Mahoney, Michael Boland, Ryan Crannitch, Cian Crannitch, Cathal Foley, Aidan Fitzgerald, Willie Cleere, Tony O’Brien, Richie Needham, Daithi Hogan, Jamie Broderick, Eoin Ryan, Finn Madigan, Bill Cuddihy, Ciaran Mockler, Damian Barry, Sean Ryan, Cameron Moynihan, Jack Cleere, Colm Dunne, Brian O’Halloran, Ciarán Mockler, Frank Meagher, Jack Meagher, Conor Brett, Jamie Brett, Seán Ryan, Cameron Moynihan, Niall Keane. They will take on Moyle Rovers in the South Final on Saturday or Sunday week in Kilsheelan. South Under 19 B Hurling Championship Semi Final Wed Aug 28 in Monroe at 6.15 St. Patricks V Knockmealdown Gaels

Under 15 B Hurling Thurs Aug 29 in Anner Park Cloneen at 6.45 St. Patrick’s V Cahir

Under 17 B Hurling Fixtures Monday, September 2 South Tipp Semi-Finals

South Junior A Football Final Sun Sept 1 in Cahir at 6.00 St. Patrick’s V Ballylooby-Castlegrace.

Sandra English

PJ English

Nicholas Moroney

FETHARD

Pilgrimage to Holy Year Cross on Slievenamon

Where do I begin, no matter how good I say the day turned out it won’t do it justice, it was better than anything we could have wished for. We began our pilgrimage at the Hill Wall, where we were honoured to have Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly join us and lead the way to the Holy Year Cross, where religion was intermingled with sport, having the Munster and All-Ireland minor hurling cups on display. The cups were brought by Shane Ryan from the Killenaule GAA Club. Shane played corner-back on that brilliant Tipperary team and has strong parish connections, through his parents Martin and Imelda Ryan, his grandmother Nellie and his late grandfather Pat Ryan, from St Partick’s place. Shane’s mother, Imelda, is from Tullamaine, proud daughter of Sean and Breda Spillane. To that list, we can add his Ryan ancestors who came from Boolagh, on the slopes of Sliabh Na mBan. Well done Shane we are all so proud of you.

When we returned from the Holy Year Cross to O’Donnell’s field, we were amazed at the crowd that had gathered for the celebration. It’s not often that we had to use the adjacent field for the overflow, but we were so glad that we could on this occasion.

Concelebrated Mass was then initiated by Kieran, as he requested us to call him by, assisted by Fr Liam Everard PP and Fr Iggy O’Donovan OSA. After Mass a presentation was made to Kieran, to thank him for taking the time and effort to join us on this special day for the parish. Christy Williams made the presentation of a simple, yet beautifully, crafted wooden cross which was created and donated by master wood carver, David Gorey from Main Street, Fethard. This work of art was nothing short of what we have come to expect, from a man who is at the top of his craft, locally and nationally. Thank you, David.

As is tradition, when Mass was over, our ladies and a few men

made sure that everyone was fed and watered and no one went home hungry. I don’t know where all the food came from but thank you to all who donated same. As expected, there wasn’t much left over, which is always a good sign.

Our sincere thanks, firstly to Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, for coming to Sliabh Na mBan on our special day for the parish, a day that we also remembered the late Fr Donal Cunningham, former curate in Fethard in the 1970s. We say thank you to Kieran, for his very kind words spoken at the Holy Year Cross and afterwards during Mass. To our local clergy, Fr Liam Everard, Fr Iggy O’Donovan and Fr Tom Breen, your attendance is greatly appreciated.

This was the first time we can recall having a choir join us during the ceremony. Well done to one and all, your presence added to the occasion; thanks also to Mick Ryan and his grandson Caleb, for the appropriate few tunes played on the mountain.

As always, thanks to our host, Keith O’Donnell, for letting us use his land and the much-needed overflow field that you also made available for essential traffic management. Our sincere thanks to local photographer John Lee, now living on the banks of the Lee. John’s camera was nearly on fire from all the photos he captured on the day, we can’t wait to see the fruits of his labour.

It’s impossible to individually mention all who helped make this celebration the success that it was. You all know the part you played, which was needed and very much appreciated.

Finally, to our patrons that turned out in such large numbers from near and far – some came from overseas – as always, your attendance makes all our work worthwhile. You are the people that help keep this parish tradition alive and we hope you enjoyed the day. Please God, we will see you all there again next year. Until then, stay safe! – Kevin Ryan.

Parish Church Lotto

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Parish Lotto on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The numbers drawn were 1, 19, 22, and 23. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was John Neville. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, August 29, will be €4,300.

GAA Sports Development Lotto

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 2, 10, 13 and 33. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner.

One lucky dip winner received €100: John Cahill.

The next draw takes place on Tuesday, August 26, when the jackpot is €30,000.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom o

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, September 1, to the music of ‘Declan Aungier’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy us for a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes and raffle.

The death has occurred on Monday, August 19, 2024, of Willie O’Meara, Barrettstown, Fethard, and formerly The Green. Pre-deceased by his parents Willie and Joan. Willie will be sadly missed by his wife Jenny, his brothers Pat, Paul and Dermot, his nieces and nephews Rachel, William, Noelle, Brian and Anna, his sisters-in-law Annette and Samantha, mother-in-law Jeanene, aunts, uncles, relatives and large circle of friends, with a special mention for the members of the Irish terrier and wolfhound communities. Requiem Mass takes place in the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard, on Friday, August 23, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. May he rest in peace.

The death has occurred on Friday, August 23, 2024, of Mary B. Schmitz (née Sheehan), Albany, NY and formerly of Redcity, Fethard, aged 87. Predeceased by her husband Tony, parents Tom Sheehan and Kathleen Windle, sisters Bernie Power and Pauline Morrissey. Mary emigrated to America in 1954 at the age of 17, celebrating her first ‘Thanksgiving’ while aboard the Britannic. She married Anthony F. Schmitz on October 5, 1957. She will be sadly missed by her five children: Anthony, Thomas, James, Kathleen and John, their partners and grandchildren Sheri Ann, Killeen, Conor, Peter, and Joselin. Also by her sister Pat, and her many nieces and nephews and friends and relations in Ireland and the USA. Mary’s funeral mass takes place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, followed by burial at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. May she rest in Peace.

Tipperary hurler Shane Ryan showing the Munster and All-Ireland minor hurling cups to Christy Williams

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly joining members of the choir celebrating the 50th anniversary of the building and blessing of the present Holy Year Cross on Slievenamon.

Mick Ryan singing a few songs at the Holy Year Cross on Slievenamon.

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly celebrating Mass , assisted by Fr. Liam Everard in O’Donnell’s field after retusning from Holy Year Cross.

the week in sport

Tempestade flying up

The Kilsheelan Gallop Stake

Friday night’s card was highlighted with the Quarter-Finals of The Kilshelan Gallop Guys & Dolls Stake. After last weeks eye catching run from the Graham Holland trained for Larry Dunne Tempestade all eyes were on the second quarter final where Tommy Wood’s Pandereto was looking to reverse the winning order from last week. As the pair hit the opening turn Tempestade wearing the red sheet used his strength to push through and totally dominate to the line in 28.65. Pandereto once again had to settle for the runners up spot. The Tom O Neill and Michael Ryan owned Blueway Storm trained by Davie Whelan had to dig deep having been led from traps to snatch the opening quarter final in 28.90. In the lady’s half of the stake Peteshesquick produced one of her best performances to win in 29.14 while David O Neill’s Chamberlain Lily coming in as a reserve in the final quarter final produced a thundering finish to deny the longtime leader Still My Honey in 29.37. Next weeks semi-finals should be quite interesting with mouth watering races in prospect. Confined to track members an A5/A6 Stake semi-final ran off also on Friday night. The Adam Dunford trained for Richard Hickey Stradbally Mac set the pace when winning the opening semi-final in 28.89 while Tom Keane’s Its My World making up some seven lengths caught the leader on the run in to win the second semi-final in 29.51.

Michael Ryan’s Circus Jota showed his super sprinting when winning the opening sprint in 16.37, his tenth career win while rounding off a very successful night for the Sunset Kennels

David Flanagan from Fethard saw Canya Jake produce a tarp to line win in 29.13. Locally owned by Gillian O Donnell and Kevin McLean Tiermana Sugar small in stature big in heart held off all challenges to win the penultimate race in 29.01 and rounding of Friday night’s racing David Lonergan from Cahir saw Tree Top Pat land his career first win in 28.92.

Paul Davies from Fethard started Sunday night with a winning performance from Eskvale Brid. Led from traps she railed very tight to get past the leader Foxrock Billy at the second last bend and finish strong to win her career eight race in 30.04. Winner of seven races J.J. Dunne’s Emers Iris added to that tally with a commanding two and a half length win in the third race of the night an A5 525. Railing tight she held that line throughout and despite the favourite Woodenstown Soul closing on the run in held firm to win in 29.41. Double for Cuteen kennels

Tom Kiely from Monard landed the fourth race of the night when Cuteen Harry an experienced campaigner got a dream run along the rails down the back straight to win in 29.40. Completing a double for connections Cuteen Meg in the eleventh race of the night

finished like a train to deny the longtime leader Apex Babe and win by a length and a half in 29.53. The fifth race of the night was won by Ballingarry owners Joy and Stevie Sanders when Barra Ellie May finished strongest on the run in to deny the longtime leader by a length and a half in 29.34. Bionic Bluebell took full advantage of some bunching at the opening turn to dominate the sixth race

of the night winning by four and a half lengths in 29.45.

Owned by Thurles man John Graham Campbell this lady has been in the mix in most of her ten starts with now four wins and five places to her credit.

One of Clonmel’s favourites greyhounds Ascot Logan landed his sixth consecutive win on Sunday night. His early pace is the key to his success clocking a 2.75/2.79 split on all occasions.

In the feature race he had quite a competitive challenge with another lively starter Radioactiveboy just outside him and it was these two that disputed the early part of the race. Maintaining a very strong gallop Billy Murphy and Frances Mullan’s Ascot Logan went home a two-length winner in a very smart 28.81.

Carrick On Suir brothers the Faulkner’s were well pleased with the performance from Gilis

Ebony who pushed all the way by the

held on by a length to win the eight race in 29.25. Michael O Donovan from Kilteely Tipperary Town saw Blakes Choice completed a hat trick of wins when winning the tenth race on the night with a trap to line run in 29.06. Her 2.77 split proved the formula and she repped all challenges to win her career tenth win.

Timmy Holland with Tempestade

Six in a row winner Ascot Logan with owners Billy Murphy and Frances Mullan Izzy Harding and Emer Dunne with Emers Iris

race favourite Bogcross Rapido

St Mary’s advance to county quarter-final after first win over Killenaule in 27 years

FBD Insurance Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 3 Group 4

ST MARY’S 1-15

KILLENAULE 0-13

ST MARY’S are through to the quarter-finals of the FBD Insurance Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship following a well-deserved five-points victory over Killenaule at the Barracks Field in Fethard on Friday evening. Having already recorded group wins over Sean Treacy’s and Burgess, the undefeated Clonmel side now march on and will, no doubt, take great confidence from their first victory over Killenaule at this level since 1997, all of 27 years ago.

On the other hand, the Robins are now out of this year’s championship having also lost to Burgess in their opening group game. And after a heavy defeat to Carrick Swan in the South Senior Hurling Championship final at Monroe last month, 2024 has proven to be a very disappointing year for Killenaule hurling.

In-form St Mary’s arrived for this crunch game on the crest of a wave having upset the formbook the previous day with their 1-18 to 2-12 win over Burgess. And while they had the slight cushion of knowing a draw would be good enough to see them through against Killenaule, the Marys were also cognisant of the fact that they had suffered a heavy defeat to the same opposition in the South championship.

Too often the team in red has been the bogey side for St Mary’s at senior level, so much so that no one was exactly sure when they had last defeated the opposition. However, there was no doubting the determination that the Fergal Condon managed St Mary’s took to the field with on Friday night, and by the end of the first quarter they led 0-4 to 0-2. Just one of those six scores however, came from open play, a point in the sixth minute scored by Peter McGarry from a tight angle after an excellent crossfield pass by Sean Kennedy.

In that opening quarter Sean Kennedy (2) and goalkeeper Enda Dunphy with a long-range effort for St Mary’s, and Joe O’Dwyer (2) for Killenaule, had accounted for all the frees. St Mary’s had the ball in the back of the net after 11 minutes, scored by Niall Hoctor, but referee Tom McGrath had called back play for a free before Hoctor had goaled.

Killenaule had to wait until the 16th minute for their first point from play, scored by Padraig O’Dwyer. They had a great chance of a goal shortly afterwards when a move cut right through the Clonmel rearguard giving both Paudie Feehan and Luke Ryan chances to goal, but brave defending by St Mary’s somehow kept Killenaule at bay.

Frees for St Mary’s from Sean Kennedy and Enda Dunphy came either side of a Tom Stakelum effort for Killenaule to leave the team in white and blue ahead by 0-6 to 0-4 after 20 minutes. Soon afterwards it was a level game

though after Joe O’Dwyer sent over a free and then Eoin Shaw superbly converted from the sideline 45 metres out making it 0-6 apiece on 22 minutes.

Killenaule had a glorious chance to edge ahead for the first time in the 23rd minute but a close-in free was disappointingly sent wide. Crucially, they were never to get their noses in front over the hour.

A full 18 minutes on from their opening point from play, Peter McGarry raised a second following good work in the build-up by Conor Deely and James Power.

Then from the resultant puck-out it was McGarry again who reacted fastest to mop up a breaking ball and point from the halfway line to double his side’s lead.

Twenty seven minutes in St Mary’s Sammy Ryan, having lost his hurley, was forced into conceding a yellow-card tackle on Luke Ryan allowing Joe O’Dwyer to convert the free for Killenaule.

But the lead was soon back to two, the man responsible again none other than the impressive Peter McGarry with his fourth point from play. The Clonmel side were very fortunate to get away with that point, the sliotar clearly swept off the ground by a hand in the build-up. At the break St Mary’s led 0-9 to 0-7.

A slow start to the second period produced just three points in the opening 12 minutes, the Marys stretching their advantage out to three in the process.

Goalkeeper Enda Dunphy with a free from his own 65 metre line in the 32nd minute opened the second half account, before Paudie Feehan (Killenaule) and Darragh O’Connor (St Mary’s) finished off good moves for their respective teams with points.

Sean Kennedy, who shipped a lot of punishment over the hour, extended that Clonmel advantage to four by the 42nd minute when converting a long-range free from the sideline. But Killenaule kept applying pressure and earning frees, two in quick succession by Luke Ryan and Ciaran O’Dwyer from distance to leave just two points in it at the three-quarters mark.

The match-deciding score came in the 46th minute. Peter McGarry picked up an Enda Dunphy puck-out and ran at speed through the heart of the Robins’ defence before unselfishly offloading to Niall Hoctor who didn’t disappoint when finishing to the Killenaule goal. In a low-scoring encounter, on a wet and greasy surface, a five points advantage with 14 minutes to play was a sizable lead for the Clonmel side to hold.

Killenaule had an opportunity at an instant reply for a goal of their own when Paudie Feehan, Joe O’Dwyer and Tom Stakelum combined in a move up the field. But just when danger loomed most it took a superb intervention

Shoulder to shoulder. Action from the Barracks Field in Fethard on Friday night last where St Mary’s and Killenaule clashed in Round 3 of the County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship.

from St Mary’s corner-back Tadgh Condon to save his side’s bacon and clear the danger.

Killenaule were now at serious risk of elimination and one felt that that pressure was evident in the last 10 minutes. Repeatedly they tried to force a goal instead of playing the slower point-taking game and hoping the goal chances might create themselves.

Luke Ryan and Sean Kennedy swapped frees leaving five points still between the sides with seven minutes to play. And after Tom Stakelum sent over a point for the Robins, back came the Marys immediately with a rousing white flag. Conor Deely plucked the ball from the sky around midfield, fed brother Cathal who in turn provided an excellent pass for Peter McGarry to score his fifth of the evening. It definitely looked at this juncture that that long wait was about to come to an end for St Mary’s.

From play and frees, Killenaule

kept delivering into the danger zone, but manfully St Mary’s had every answer and were unrelenting in their workrate, determination and bravery.

Three minutes from the end of normal time Luke Ryan had his final free of the evening for Killenaule, responded to in impressive fashion by the returning Ruairí Leahy with an over-theshoulder effort from a tight angle at the town end.

Referee Tom McGrath added on five minutes of additional time and by now, left with no other option, Killenaule continued sending hopeful sliotars in, and St Mary’s never relented in batting all danger out, to finally get that Killenaule monkey off their back.

St Mary’s will be delighted with this hard-earned and long-awaited win. There was plenty to admire about their spirit and business-like approach right from the get-go. Captain Ross Slattery was soundness personified at fullback ably assisted by Tadgh Condon

St Mary’s midfielder Richie Gunne attempts to get the sliotar under control under pressure from Killenaule’s Jack Hassett during last Friday night’s County Premier Intermediate Hurling clash between the sides at Fethard. St Mary’s won to advance to the county quarter-finals

and Josh Ryan in the corners. The half back line of Darragh O’Connor, Tadhg Sheehan and Sammy Ryan got through a pile of work, contributing in a huge way in limiting Killenaule to just five points from open play.

The Mary’s midfield of Conor Deely and Richie Gunne held their own, while Peter McGarry was the standout player in the attack. Sean Kennedy and Enda Dunphy were also vital to the victory with their impressive free-taking.

This defeat marks the end of the road for Niall O’Dwyer’s Killenaule, who never hit the heights of other years this time around. A lack of composure at times, plus a few bad decisions at vital stages and some poor wides all contributed to the defeat. There were honest efforts all round though; Paddy Codd, Cian Johnson, Ciaran O’Dwyer, Jimmy Feehan, Tom Stakelum, Joe O’Dwyer and Paudie Feehan never gave up the chase.

St Mary’s: Enda Dunphy (0-3F), Tadgh Condon, Ross Slattery (capt), Josh Ryan, Darragh O’Connor (0-1), Tadhg Sheehan, Sammy Ryan, Conor Deely, Richie Gunne, James Power, Sean Kennedy (0-5F), Michael Murphy, Peter McGarry (0-5), Niall Hoctor (1-0), Gavin Ryan.

Subs: Ross Peter for G. Ryan (HT); Cathal Deely for Power (46 mins); Ruairí Leahy (0-1) for Hoctor (53 mins); Thomas Charles for Gunne (58 mins); Eoghan Walsh for Slattery (60+4 mins) Killenaule: Joe Ceaser, Finn Nolan, Paddy Codd, Jack Hassett, Thomas Keaveney, Ciaran O’Dwyer (0-1F), Jimmy Feehan, Eoin O’Connell, Killian O’Dwyer, Joe O’Dwyer (capt, 0-4F), Luke Ryan (0-3F), Padraig O’Dwyer (0-1), Tom Stakelum (0-2), Eoin Shaw (0-1), Paudie Feehan (0-1).

Subs: Mark Stakelum for Keaveney (39 mins); Fionn Fitzgerald for O’Connell (43 mins).

Referee: Tom McGrath (Loughmore/Castleiney).

Killenaule’s Paddy Codd under presssure of being hooked by St Mary’s Niall Hoctor during last Friday night’s County Premier Intermediate Hurling clash between the sides at Fethard. St Mary’s Sean Kennedy awaits developments

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THURLES GOLF CLUB

MEN’S RESULTS

Team of 4 Champagne Scramble (any combination) – Friday

2nd August 2024 – Sponsored by Tivoli Cleaners

1st James O’Doherty, Paudie Leahy 102pts, Jamie Sheridan, arry O’ Shaughnessy

2nd Seamus Butler, Eamon Long 101pts, Sean Og Hayes, Sean Hayes

3rd John McCormack,Gerry McCormack 98pts, Bart Flynn, Patrick Ruddy

4th Edwin Carter, Bobby Sweeney 95pts, Dick Walsh, Declan Dowling

5th James Delaney, Liam Holland 95pts, Ollie Stapleton, Diarmuid Gibbons

Open Team of 2 – Drive 4 Spain Qualifier -Saturday 3rd August

2024 –

Sponsored by Stakelums Mens-

wear

1st Don Cunningham 48pts, John Crowley; 2nd John Dwan 48pts, Brian O’ Dwyer; 3rd Jim Stokes 46pts, Billy Maher; 4th Thomas Brennen44pts, Gerry Gilmartin; 5th Terry McKenna 44pts, Jack Blake

Open Team of 2 – Drive 4 Spain Qualifier -Sunday 4th August

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2024

Sponsored Centenary Home & Garden Thurles

1st John Prior 47pts, Pakie Stapleton, 2nd Donal Hurley 45pts

John McGrath, 3rd John Ryan 44pts, Willie Morrissey

Open Team of 3 full scramble -Sunday 4th August 2024 –

Sponsored Centenary Home & Garden Thurles

1st Declan Corcoran 59, David Corcoran, David McKevitt

2nd Arthur Griffin 59, Arthur Griffin Jnr, Bill McCormack

3rd Philip O’ Connell 59, John O’ Connell, Eoin O’ Connell

Open Team of 3 full scramble -Monday 5th August 2024 –

Sponsored by Staklums Office

supplies

1st Peter Brennan 58, Andrew Franey, Leonard O’ Connor

2nd Ken Doherty 61, Eamon Clohessy, Bill McCormack

3rd Chris Gooney 61, Gerard Ryan, Noel Shorley

4th Johnny Doyle 62, Conor Ryan, Martin Quinn

5th Tony O’ Grady 63, Michael McCormack, Eugene Lawrence

Open men’s & Ladies 9 Hole

Stableford -1st -5th August 2024

Frank Roche & Son’s

1st Kyle Shelly 22pts

2nd David Costigan 21 pts

3rd Bridget Gleeson 21pts

4th Joe Kerrigan 21 pts

5th Joe Hayes 21pts

PGA Tankard 18 hole singles

Stableford– Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August 2024

1st P.J O’ Dowd 46pts

2nd Michael Carey 44pts

3rd Ciaran O’ Shea 44pts

4th Gerard Ryan 44pts

5th Eoghan O’ Neill 41 pts Munster Seniors open Singles

Stableford –Wednesday 14th

August 2024

Category 1

1st Philip Tierney (Kilkenny) 37pts; 2nd Michael A Murphy (Muskerry) 36pts

Category 2

1st Brian Devlin (Tipperary) 41pts; 2nd Richard Fahey ) Cahir Park) 39pts

Category 3

1st John O’ Dwyer (Tipperary) 40pts; 2nd Con O’ Brien (Cahir Park) 39 pts

Thursday Open Singles Stableford Men’s & Ladies – 16th August 2024

1st Gerry Mernagh 43pts; 2nd Andrew Franey (Slievenamon) 40pts Gross Paul Byrne Jnr 33pts

3rd Dermott Coffey 38pts

4th Denis Cleary 38pts

Singles Stroke Medal– Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2024

1st Gary Ivors 66

2nd Kevin Cummins 66

Best Gross David Bourke 74

3rd Tony Campion 66

4th Declan Corcoran 67

Thursday Open Singles Stableford Men’s & Ladies – 22nd August 2024

1st Joe Redmond ( Beaverstown) 41pts; 2nd Cristopher Croke 40pts; Gross Paul Mark Ruddy 36 pts rd Joe Touhy 39pts

4th Evan Looby 39 pts

DRIVE FOR SPAIN

Our exciting new fourball competition continues with the winners going golfing in Spain, how great would that be!!!

The rules are on the board in the foyer of the club and can be played during any casual golf time.

LOTTO

Lotto Numbers Wednesday 7th August: 14, 16, 20, 22

No jackpot winner. 1 x match

3’s – Ann Burke €100

Lotto Numbers Wednesday 14th August: 17, 21, 25, 30

No jackpot winner. No match

3’s. 2 lucky dips – John Hussey and Colette Murray €50 each

Lotto Numbers Wednesday 21st August: 5, 8, 10, 22

No jackpot winner. 1 x match

3’s – Donal Duggan €100

This week’s jackpot €14,400

You can now play our Lotto online on the Clubforce website as well as in the Clubhouse!

ANNUAL LOTTO RENEWAL

Many thanks to all those who support our Club Lotto which contributes massively to our Club finances.

LADIES NOTES

Ladies Golf Results

Tuesday August 6th - Ladies

18 Hole 4Ball S/F Sponsored by Boyles Giftware

1st Teresa Kelly and Anna Stakelum 49 pts; 2nd Peggy Kirby and Anne Hackett 46 pts; Best

Gross. Marian Finn and Frances

Boyle 34 Gross pts; 3rd Lorraine

O’Keeffe and Dympna Miley 44 pts

Tuesday August 20th - Ladies

18 Holes Singles S/F Sponsored by Ciaran O Flynn Jewellers

Overall Winner Anna Stakelum (32) 41 pts

Category 1 Maria Dempsey (18 36 pts

Category 2 Margaret Comerford (32) 40 pts

Category 3 1st Jean Butler (34) 39 pts; nd Ann Burke (35) 38 pts

2’s Competition - Joan Purcell @ 3rd, Jacqueline Corbett, Pauline

Byrne & Anna Stakelum @5th

Pauline Byrne @ 11th, Nora Turner @ 14 pts

9 Holes Singles S/F

1st Alice Regan (17) 16 pts

Also on 16 pts Nell Bourke

Sunday August 18 th Ladies 18

Holes Singles S/F

1st Peggy Kirby (27) 40 pts

2nd Susan Troy (25) 37 pts

Tuesday Aug 13th - 18 Holes

Singles S/F: PGA Tankard

1st Mary Coman O Neill (19)

41 pts

2nd Mary Duignan ((42) 38 pts

3rd Ann Burke (35) 36 pts

Best Gross Laura Ryan (2) 33

Gross pts

9 Holes Singles S/F: 1st Maura Hennessey (26) 22 pts

Sunday August 11th - 18 Holes

Singles S/F

1st Kay O Dwyer (30) 40 pts; 2nd Mary Coman O’Neill (19) 40 pts; 3rd Breda Stakelum (30) 38 pts

2’s Competition - Peggy Kirby @ 5th

Upcoming Competitions

Wine and Dine Team Event kindly sponsored by Stakelums

Home and Hardware

Team News

Hard luck to Diageo Mixed 4 Somes Team and Managers on their defeat by Roscrea Golf Club.

Junior Results

Wednesday 7th August – Conor

Doherty’s Junior Captains Prize

18 Hole Singles

1st Jamesie Gildea 43pts

2nd Eoghan Clancy 41pts

3rd Cathal Kehoe 39pts

4th Sean Kennedy 39pts

11 Hole Scramble

1st Rian Kearney, Josh Connors and Charlie Byrne

2nd Ciaran Cassidy, James O’Gara and Ronan Doherty

Coaching

Raymond Ryan PGA Professional holds group golf coaching sessions every Saturday. Please contact the Pro Shop for further details and to book in.

TABLE TENNIS

Table Tennis is now available to all category of members included Squash & Pavilion on a trial basis in the Bunker Restaurant room. Further details have been sent out on BRS and are posted in the Clubhouse.

Thurles Golf Club: 1st Prize, Lady Captain Reena, Anna Stakelum and Marie Boyle.

Thurles Golf Club: 2nd Prize Winners: Lady Captain Reena O Brien, Anne Hackett, Marie Boyle (Sponsor) and Peggy Kirby

Thurles Golf Club: 3rd Prize Winners: Lady Captain Reena O’Brien,Dympna Miley,Marie Boyle (Sponsor) and Lorraine O’Keeffe.

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CLONMEL GOLF CLUB

MEN’S GOLF NOTES

Fred Daly All-Ireland Finals

Commiserations to our fantastic Fred Daly Team who lost out narrowly to Ballybunion in the All Ireland Quarter Final in Warrenpoint on Tuesday last. The first 4 matches all reached the 18th hole and beyond, and it was just a break here and there that went against our boys. Well done on reaching the final stages of the competition, a brilliant achievement.

Men’s Results

The Golf Store (John O’Dwyer) sponsored Blue Tees Open Singles drew a large entry over the weekend. The overall winner with a wonderful score of 43 points was Richie Whelan. This was a great effort by Richie who went around in a one over par round of 72 from the back tees.

The Golf Store - Full Results

Overall 1st Richie Whelan 43pts

Overall 2nd Brian Waters 40pts

Cat. 1 John O’Brien 39pts

Cat. 2 Anthony O’Dwyer 40pts

Cat. 3 Dermot O’Callaghan 37pts Men’s Fixtures

We wish President Elizabeth Joy all the best in her President’s Prize (POY) on Saturday next, August 31st. This is a stableford competition and is inclusive of both Ladies & Gents. Ladies Red Tees / Gents White Tees. Entry €12.

Presentation of prizes will by at 9pm sharp on the night.

Sunday September 1st sees the running of the annual Relations Cup Open Mixed Fourball sponsored by Carey’s Bar. Any combination of relative can play together in this novel competition; husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin, in-law etc. Entry fee is €7 per member, €20 per visitor.

The Hub 9 Hole & Bulmers Open Singles will be on-going at the weekend as normal.

As the course drainage works are on-going, there will be no mid-week competitions this

week. Once the 11th hole works are complete, we will re-commence with The Hub over the top 12 holes.

Donoughmore Cup and Paddy Murray Cup

The Donoughmore Cup Singles Matchplay and Paddy Murray Fourball are progressing nicely with both competitions now at finals stage. Cut off date to get both competitions finished is September 8th.

Junior Golf

The Summer Junior Golf programme continues every Monday at 9.30am. All Junior members are welcome to attend.

Volunteer Work

Calling all volunteers to carry out general course maintenance works on Thursday August 29th at 5.30pm. Meet in the car park and bring along spades, strimmers, small garden shovels or anything else you think might come in useful!

SLIEVENAMON GOLF CLUB

Greetings from Slievenamon, where we have had another busy week as members make the most of the dog eared days of summer.

There was plenty of golf and plenty of competitiveness on display.

In last weekend’s Men’s Singles Competition, Eamonn English (28) was top dog on 43 points. Davy Williams (20) took 2nd spot on 38 points, with Pat McGarry (20) on 3ed on 37, John Barcoe (26) in 4th on 36 points, and Brian Moore(4) taking the Best Gross on 27 points.

In the Ladies Sunday/Tuesday 18 Hole Stableford Competition, Margaret Comerford took the honours on 38 points, with Brid O’Mahony in 2nd on 35.

Meanwhile in the Ladies 9 Hole Sunday/Tuesday Competition, May O’Brien took top spot on 19, with Ann Maher in 2nd on 16 and Kathleen Kelly 3rd on 15.

Wednesday our enthusiastic Seniors were out in full swing playing a Champagne Scramble with two scores to count and 3 scores to count on all par 3s.

The winning team on 114 points comprised Pat Johnson, Davy Williams and Matty Tyne. 2nd on 110 points were Kevin Corry, Jimmy Kelly and Con Lucey, while 3rd place on 107 points went to Billy Phelan, Eddie Daly and Pat Hickey.

Ladies Scramble

The Ladies were in action again on Thursday in a Scramble which was won by Nora Daly, Vera Power and Ann O’Dea on 53 points.

Phil Kelleher’s Joan Murphy and Mary McEvoy were 2nd on 53, while Marie Walsh, Una Creed

and Laois Power were 3rd on 54 points.

Into McGarry Cup final

On Thursday also, in a very tightly contested match, Anthony Norris beat Willie McGarry to reach the finals of the McGarry Cup. Anthony will now face off against the holder - the mighty Pat Slattery. It’s anybody’s guess as to which of the two titans of golf will emerge victorious - time will tell!

The President’s Prize

Our next big competition will be next weekend, when the Gents will compete in the President’s Prize, with the Ladies President’s Prize competition to be held at a later date. Play will take place over Friday, Saturday and Sunday so there are no excuses for any slouches.

Three Day Open Three Day Scramble

Meanwhile the Club has announced a three day Open 3 person Scramble to take place over

COUNTY TIPPERARY

3Ts competition:

Following the win by Ailbe Maher in the Men’s Competition over the weekend we can now confirm that Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club will be represented in final of the 3Ts Golf Tournament in one of two prestigious golf clubs, the K Club Ryder Cup Course or Portmarnock by Isobel Hayes, Albie Maher, Captain Daniel Kennedy & Lady Captain Mary O’Donnell. We wish them the very best on the day.

Ladies Golf:

Our Tuesday morning scramble was wone by Bernie Kennedy, Katleen Smyth, Breda O’Donnell and Amy O’Sullivan.

Our 9-hole qualifier held Thursday August 22nd was wone by 1st place Laura Hickey (27.7) 20 pts. 2nd Liz Higgins (21.7) 19 pts. Gross Sheena Ryan (15.6) 11 gross pts.

Our golf competitions this week is a 9-hole qualifier on this Tuesday August 27th and our 18hole competition continues on Wednesday August 28th.

A reminder that we have our fi-

13/14 and 15 September, open to Men, Ladies and Mixed Categories - entry fee: €10 for Members and €15 for Visitors.

We had a super week on our Mini Golf Course and Adventure Park this week, as the school summer holidays wend to a close. It has been such a pleasure to have some many young people call in to see us over the summer months and we are hoping the mini golf may encourage a more intense interest in ”big” golf in the years ahead.

Captain Fantastic

Before I close, I would just like to give a shout out to our Captain Mark Dillon,who gave a demonstration of his blacksmithing skills working with iron at the Fethard Festival on Sunday. Mark is a highly skilled craftsman and some of his work can be seen on his instagram page markdillon792 - well worth a look.

nal mixed scramble of the season on this Thursday August 29th. This mixed scramble is kindly sponsored by Flan and Joe McGlinchey and can be booked on the BRS.

Dates for your diary; Captain Danial Kennedy’s prize to the ladies is on September 8th & 11th and Ladies Vice Captains Day is Sunday September 15th.

Men’s Golf:

Midweek 9-hole competition:

In 1st place Sean Ryan with 21pts, in 2nd place Michael Quinlan with 21pts. Best Gross Jack Ryan (Cluen) with 17pts & in 3rd place Darragh Dwan with 19pts.

Seniors Golf:

The results of last week’s 15hole Champagne Scramble; in 1st place John Grogan, Johnny Hannigan, Liam Treacy & Lorcan Keenan with 91pts, in 2nd place John Ryan (Con), Liam Ryan (Cashel), Pat Ryan (Golden) & John Graves with 88pts & in 3rd place Davy Fitzgerald, Dave O’Sullivan, Charlie Gaffney & Tom O’Donnell with 83pts.

TIPPERARY GOLF CLUB

LADIES GOLF

Results:

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

Winners: Joanne Fitzgerald (Dungarvan) & Niamh Reynolds (Dungarvan) 47 points

Runners Up: Patrice O’Connell & Catherine Power 46 points

Third Place: Sandra Russell & Kathleen O’Dwyer 45 points

Updates:

Wednesday, August 28th 18 Hole S’Ford, kindly sponsored by O’Rawe Catering

Sunday, September 1st 18 Hole S’Ford, kindly sponsored by Joe Whelan’s

Monday, September 2nd All Ireland Past and Present Lady Captains and Presidents Day – Open Team of 2, kindly sponsored by Croguemore Dairies

Wednesday, September 4th 18 Hole Stableford, kindly sponsored by O’Dwyer Brothers

Slievenamon Golf Club Men’s Captain Mark Dillon,who gave a demonstration of his blacksmithing skills working with iron at the Fethard Festival on Sunday. Mark is a highly skilled craftsman and some of his work can be seen on his instagram page markdillon792 - well worth a look.

All set for the McGarry Cup Singles

Matchplay final where Anthony Norris (left) will take on the reigning champion, Pat Slattery (right)

CARRICK-ON-SUIR

1st Kitty Flynn (PH 33) 40 pts

2nd Kim O’Dwyer (PH 23) 39 pts

Gross Connie Walsh (PH 15) 22 gross pts

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 4

Played

As there was not enough for a valid competition there will be a sweep and the winner on a count back is Kathleen Hickey. (PH 12) 19 pts

Mixed Foursomes

1st Tess O’Shea/John McNamara

2nd Pat Nolan/Ina Engliish

3rd Emily Comerford/ Jim Kirwan

Fixtures

Fixtures for week ending September 1st 2024

Tues to Thurs – Summer League Round 15 9 Hole Stableford White Tees

Wed – Ladies 9H Stableford

Wed – Ladies 18H Stableford

Thurs & Fri - Open Qualifier 18H Stableford White Tees (Ladies & Gents)

Fri – Seniors Open Stableford White Tees

Fri – Mixed Foursomes Sponsor Anonymous

CAHIR PARK GOLF CLUB

Bernie Boles Memorial Weekend, Mari Mina Pharmacy sponsored Final.

Mari Mina Pharmacy very kindly sponsored the Bernie Boles Memorial Weekend for the Ladies Club.

The competition was 18 Hole Stroke and played over three days, Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th August. The top 20 Qualifiers played in the Final on Sunday 25th August.

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1st Frank Bourke (PH 11) 23

pts

pts

2nd Paddy Landers (PH 9) 22

3rd Paudie Coffey (PH 6) 20 pts

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford

Sat & Sun – Garravoone Cup Qualifier

(Player’s qualifying scores carry’s over to the final. The best aggregate score of 2 days/36 holes wins the Garravoone Cup.)

The final scores were very close, and countback called the results .

Congratulations to Susie Burke (10) declared Winner on 75 Nett with Imelda Buckley (19) also on 75 Nett and Caitlin Fitzgerald (13) third with a Nett 76 shots.

Sincere thanks to Mari Mina Pharmacy for

the very generous Sponsorship.

ABP/TaylorMade Summer Series Men’s Open Singles Stapleford competition

Winners of each category week of 20-22 Au-

gust

Category 1. Barry McGuckin (3) 39pts

Category 2. Riobard Broderick (12) 36pts

Category 3. Frank English (18) 36pts

Category 4. Vincent O’Brien (26) 36pts Men’s Golfer of the Year 2024

The last qualifying round of Men’s Golfer of the Year will take place Friday 30th August, Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September. This competition is very kindly sponsored by Cahir House Hotel.

The top 24 golfers qualify to play in the Final

scheduled for Sunday 8th September and the superb prize is the title of Golfer of the Year 2024 and free membership of the Club for 2025.

Best Wishes to all and many thanks to the Sponsors, Cahir House Hotel.

Course Conditions

There is continuous praise for the condition of the Course at Cahir Park Golf Club. Lush Fairways and fast Greens. Well done to all the Course Staff and thank you for your dedication to the Course

All Golfers can assist Course Staff in all Clubs by adhering to the 3 Rs: Rake, Replace, Repair. Please leave the Course in the good order you expect to find it.

Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club: 1st Prize Audrey Fitzpatrick & Keith Wall with Club President Ina English

Audrey Fitzpatrick & Keith Wall with and all the recent prizewinners at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club

2nd Prize Mary O’Connell & Colin Cronin with Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club President Ina English

3rd Prize John S. Walsh & Mary Walsh with Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club President Ina English

Gross Prize Connie Walsh and Mrs. Greene representing her husband Michael Greene with Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club President Ina English

Bridget Mitchell with Club President Ina English.

Breda Daniels with Club President Ina English.

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Extra Time Ronan Quirke’s

Something rotten in the state of athletics

Now that the embodiment of sporting purity has ended, the Paris Olympics, our attention turns back towards the juggernaut of English football which encroaches on our lives more each year. It is simply unavoidable and dominates sporting headlines at the expense of other, often more relevant, sporting stories. A prime example being last Saturday morning, hours after Clonmel’s Donnacha Keeley and his Queen’s University partner, Ciaran Purdy, had won gold for Ireland at the World Under 23 Rowing Championships in Canada.

RTE Sport filled their main morning sports program with news of Manchester United against Brighton later that day and zero mention of Irish gold medal success at a world championship.

Very poor from the National Broadcaster.

No mention in either the print or the online editions of the Irish Times, the paper of record, apparently. But plenty of coverage of the new Liverpool manager’s first home game at Anfield.

Our local interest in the story, as it involves a Clonmel native, might cloud our view, but this was surely a story of national interest.

And it got me thinking about another sports story that broke during the week which received little or no coverage in our national press and I had to resort to the Washington Post website to learn more.

You are no doubt aware of the top four placings in the women’s 400-meter final in Paris. Ireland’s Rashidat Adeleke finished fourth. Bahrain’s, Salwa Eid Naser, won silver and her presence on the podium denied the young Irish girl an Olympic medal.

For reasons that are not apparent, World Athletics waited until the Olympics were concluded before announcing the restrictions that had been imposed on Bahrain BEFORE this year’s Games took place. Firstly, they were restricted to just 10 athletes in track and field and this cap on participants will also apply to next year’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Also, Bahrain are being forced to pause its rather successful strategy of naturalizing athletes from Africa.

Naser was born, Ebelechukwu Agbapuonwu, in Nigeria. She declared for Bahrain in 2014 and went on to win the World Championship 400 meter title in Doha in 2019, running the third fastest time, ever. Naser would later serve a two-year ban, upheld by the Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS) for missing three out-of-competition tests. The CAS decision to uphold the ban, on appeal, described her behaviour as ‘undeniably negligent and cannot be excused’. Naser’s ban ended last year and she was free to compete in Paris.

But what was deliberately withheld from the public and the media until last week was the fact that the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU)of World Athletics has found that Bahrain has some serious questions to answer. My problem is that those questions were not in the public domain when their athletes competed in Paris and so journalists would be oblivious to the inconsistency. No hard questions at press conferences, apart from a handful of Irish journalists who tried to press Naser on her ban. Would that they had been in possession of the full facts?

The AIU has forced Bahrain to spend $7.3 million over four years to address the doping and integrity risk in athletics in Bahrain. It begs a fundamental question, why wasn’t Bahrain given an outright ban? Why were 10 athletes allowed to compete? Where did the number 10 come from and what allowed an already banned athlete to be included in this group of 10?

Bahrain has form in this regard. The men’s 1500-meter gold medallist in Beijing was Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain. If you look back at the race, Ramzi literally runs away with it, and seemed barely out of breath as he crossed the finishing line.

Ramzi was an average athlete, born in Morocco and named Rachid Khoula. He joined the Bahrain military in 2001, and a name change

was part of the deal. He was allowed time and space to train as he wished and burst onto the world stage at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki winning the 800 meter and 1500-meter double.

He was subsequently stripped of his Olympic gold medal when samples, taken in Beijing in 2008, were retrospectively retested in 2009 and traces of CERA were found; CERA is a modern version of EPO, previously thought to be undetectable. Kenyan, Asbel Kiprop was awarded the gold 14 months after the gold medal ceremony had taken place in the Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing. Before you feel sorry for Kiprop, he was handed a fouryear ban in 2018 for doping. He still has his Olympic Gold and three World Championship gold medals.

Bahrain won two track medals in Paris, Kenya born Winifred Yavi won gold in the 3000-meter steeplechase and Naser’s 400-meter silver. It is important to note that neither athlete was accused of any wrongdoing when World Athletics made its announcement last Thursday.

The Bahrain Athletics Association admitted a charge of “conducting itself in relation to doping, negligently and/ or recklessly and/or so as to prejudice the interests of World Athletics or bring the sport of athletics into disrepute,” and another related to its employment of staff to work with athletes. That followed an investigation into allegations two athletes used blood transfusions at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and into the BAA having “engaged” a coach who was under a doping-related ban.

A ban has also been imposed on Bahrain from competing in any other World Athletics Series events for 12 months from June 1, 2024. Their athletes, such as Naser, can continue to run in the Diamond League series as it is not part of the World Series. Hence Naser took to the track, and again finished second, in the Diamond League event in Silesia, Poland last Sunday.

Apart from Ramzi and Naser, Bahrain athlete Kemi Adekoya, a former world in-

door champion in the 400, got a four-year ban in 2019 in a steroid case and marathon runner Marius Kimutai was banned for three years in April after failing a drug test.

If you are not disgusted by all of this, then you should be. The timing, if nothing else, places governance and credibility question marks over World Athletics. Moreover, it forces us to ask if the oil rich Gulf state is being treated a little differently to, Russia, for example.

The scandal of Russian athletes taking illegal performance-enhancing drugs burst into public view in 2015 after a series of leaks and investigations. In November 2015, the entire Russian track and field team was suspended after an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency found what it called a “culture of cheating.”

A 2016 report from the World Anti-Doping Agency identified more than 1,000 individuals linked to a Russian state-sponsored doping scheme between 2011 and 2014. Some of the individual athletes had won medals — including gold medals — in the 2014 Winter Olympics held in Sochi, Russia.

The report referred to the doping scheme as an “institutional conspiracy” involving Russia’s secret service.

The International Olympic

Committee banned Russia in 2017 because of the scheme, but it gave individual athletes the chance to apply for admission to compete as “Olympic Athletes from Russia.”

While 168 Russians passed the vetting process to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, many others were banned. Dozens filed appeals with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and Russia’s desperate attempt to get 45 banned athletes into Pyeongchang failed just hours before the opening ceremony.

In 2019, the World Doping Agency voted to ban Russia from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games over manipulated doping data. The ban not only ruled Russia out of the following Olympic cycle but also barred Russian government officials from attending major events. Russia also lost the right to host or even bid for tournaments.

Whilst the size of athletics in Bahrain is smaller to that in Russia, the penalty that is being applied to Bahrain is far smaller than the one Russia faced. Incidentally, Russia’s non-participation in Paris was more to do with the invasion of Ukraine than any extension of a doping ban.

So, where are we after all of

this?

Not a great deal is being made of this announcement around the world possibly because Bahrain only secured two Olympic medals and so the number of athletes affected by not medalling amounts to just two. Ireland’s Adeleke and the lady who finished fourth in the 3000-meter steeplechase, Alice Finot of France.

That is a little simplistic as for some athletes, just making it to an Olympic Games is a huge achievement, the pinnacle of their athletics career. For others making an Olympic Final represents their Mount Everest. In short, whatever crimes Bahrain may have committed on the doping front, they are not victimless crimes. There are more Bahrain’s out there of course. Samples that tested negative in Paris will be retested in subsequent years as new agents emerge and doping authorities continue to play catch up with athletes. It took events at the 2008 Tour de France to alert doping authorities to the substance that might have been in Ramzi’s urine at that year’s Olympics. Regrettably, it seems that doping authorities are always one step behind. The revelations this week about Bahrain show clearly that something is rotten in the state of athletics.

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TS&DL SOCCER SCENE

Town start the season in fine form

A brace from Jake French Davis made it three within the first 15 minutes before turning provider, his left footed cross perfectly placed for Lekan Oki to head home from close range.

Clonmel Town began their league campaign with a very straightforward victory over an understrength Bansha Celtic in Clonmel on Sunday.

Goals from Michael O’Sullivan, Jake French Davis (2), Lekan Oki, Jamie Carey, Ian Clery, Cillian Kelly and Juan Carlos Arguedas GriJalba ensured all three points for the new management team of Conor O’Neill and John MacLean.

It was tough going for Bansha right from the off and they were soon behind when Michael O’Sullivan rose highest in the box to head the home side in front.

Keenan Kerton, Ian Clery and Davis were combining well, and their movement was causing huge problems for Bansha who were struggling to remain competitive. One free-flowing move resulted in Kerton being fouled on the edge of the box and the experienced Clery made no mistake from the resulting freekick, rivalling to the roof of the net to fire Town five in front. There was still time for a sixth before the half-time break, this time it was Jamie Carey who benefitted from another passing move, Kerton, Oki and Carey combining before the latter

curled a delicious shot past the Bansha keeper.

To their credit, Bansha kept going and didn’t let their manager down. Try as they might however, they couldn’t muster a clear chance of note to trouble Town debutant Michael Walsh in goal. The home side made several changes in the second half but continued to control possession.

Cillian Kelly, another debutant, scored his first goal in the old gold jersey to make it seven before Juan Carlos Arguedas GriJalba finished the scoring with a fabulous strike.

Overall it was a great start for Town but they’ll know that there will be much tougher games to come including next Saturday night when they travel to Tipp Town to face old rivals St Michael’s in Cooke Park.

In an entertaining open game

Clonmel Celtic will feel this was one that got away. Missing a number of first team players for the opening game, Celtic took a little while to settle into the game and the first real chance fell to Two Mile Borris on the 6-minute mark – a free kick from the left hand side by Jamie Lee found the head of Lewis Cocklen who rose above the Celtic defence only to see his header clip the top of the crossbar. This spurred Celtic into action and a shot from Darren Sweeney following good play by Rory O’Dowd flashed just wide on the 14th minute mark. Sean Hawkins came close to giving Celtic the lead shortly after, but the Borris keeper Jack Dolan was equal to his effort and pushed it wide of the post. From the resulting corner Kevin Hawkins saw his header go narrowly wide. A short while later the Borris defence were called into action again when Louis Kearney did well to block a shot from Darren Sweeney following a good through ball from Kyle Cuddy. While Celtic were creating the better opportunities Two Mile Borris were not without a threat and good play on the right wing on 35 minutes saw Tony Galvin released and his cross was met by Tommy Maguire only to see his header off target. Celtic were forced into a substitution just before half time with Ayo Williams

replaced by Niall Prendergast due to injury, the final chance of the half fell to the away side when they were awarded a free kick from 20 yards, but the Celtic wall did its job and the sides went in at half time level. Celtic got off to the perfect start early in the second half when Jack Purcell was fouled just outside the penalty area, the resulting free kick from Darren Sweeney was too much for the Borris keeper who pushed his save into the path of Kyle Cuddy who was quickest to react to score his first goal for Clonmel Celtic on 48 minutes. Celtic were through again two minutes later when a good diagonal pass from Niall Prendergast on the right-hand side found Darren Sweeney who controlled it well but saw his left footed shot flash wide of the post. Throughout the game Borris proved a threat from set pieces and their equaliser came from

a corner on 54 minutes when Stuart Hanrahan rose above Peter Boland in the Celtic goal to head in. Celtic appealed for a foul on the keeper, but referee John McGuire waved away the protests to award the goal. The game didn’t stay level for long however, Celtic were a warded a free kick on the left wing and quick thinking by Rory O’Dowd caught the Borris defence flat-footed, playing the ball square to Seanie Hawkins who struck a perfect shot low and hard to the bottom lefthand corner. Celtic made three substitutions in quick succession with Barry Kiely replacing Cillian Hogan, David Morrissey replacing Darren Sweeney and Jack Alyward replacing the injured Sean Hawkins.

It took a while for Celtic to re-adjust to the changes and Borris had a number of chances, the best of which fell to Tom Ryan when Peter Boland had

Cahill strike ensures the points for Villa

to be quick off his line to block his shot on goal. Jack Alyward proved effective running at the Borris defence and his cross from the left-hand side on 75 minutes forced Jamie Lee facing is own goal to concede a corner with a header over his own crossbar. The resulting corner fell to Peter O’Dowd whose well struck shot flew narrowly wide of the left-hand post. With the game heading into the closing stages Borris pushed for the equaliser and were unlucky when Tom Ryan saw his shot well saved by Peter Boland. However, their efforts were rewarded on the 88-minute mark when they were awarded a free kick on the righthand side just inside the Celtic half. A high floated ball to the back post was headed back across the goal, Celtic failed to clear it and Jason Kelly was first to react to give Two Mile Borris a share of the spoils on the day.

the half as the visitors continued to push them back.

Fitzpatrick

earns

against a young Park team, popping the ball around at pace.

Cahir weathered the early storm and with their first attack of note took the lead on 10 minutes when Sameul Laaksonen scored from a tight angle. Peake villa continued to dominate and caused Cahir trouble from corners. On 25 minutes they got a deserved equaliser when Dylan Coady finished from close range after Dale Loughnane’s shot was parried away by the home keeper. Cahir held their own for rest of

The second half started with Peake Villa again on top and they took a deserved lead on the hour mark when Keith Cahill found the net from 25 yards with a curling left footed shot. Cahir dug in for the rest of the game limiting the chances that Peake created. An incredible goal line clearance from Chris Higgins on 75 minutes kept the score at 2-1.

Try as they might Cahir couldn’t find a way to get the equaliser as Peake saw out the game to pick their first three points of the new season.

a share of the spoils for Cashel

Cashel returned to the Premier Division with possibly the toughest fixture possible. This was made even more difficult when they conceded with only two minutes on the clock when they failed to clear a corner, and Jimmy Carr picked up the loose ball and smashed it past the Cashel

keeper. Cashel, to their credit, didn’t let this deter them and got back into the game on 20 minutes when Seanie Fitzpatrick blasted in a free kick from 25 yards. Cashel then lost their Keeper Gearoid Slattery to injury, which resulted in Eoin Byrnes having to take over in goal. St. Michaels had the better of the second half but great performances from the stand in keeper, and the back line kept the game level and gave Cashel a very well-deserved point.

Jake French Davies was instrumental in Clonmel Town’s victory over Bansha Celtic

Cahir Park kicked off the new season with a home fixture against title contenders Peake Villa but were soon on the backfoot, with the experienced away side taking control of possession in the early stages

Action from Clonmel Celtic v Two Mile Borris