Harry Byrne captain of the Knockmealdown Gaels team who won the South Tipperary Under 15 B Hurling Championship on Saturday last when defeating Killenaule in the final at Fethard. Alongside Harry is his proud granddad, Noel Byrne, Fethard GAA Club and South Tipperary GAA Board stalwart.
By Jamie O’Flaherty
Residents at Coleen’s Close, Clonmel say they have major concerns for their health and safety as they try to combat a rat infestation in their estate.
To add to their frustration and concerns, they claim that despite reporting the situation to Tipperary County Council on numerous occasions, their concerns appear
By Jamie O’Flaherty
to have fallen on deaf ears.
Natasha Dingivan, who recently ran in the Clonmel Local Elections, said the situation has escalated in recent weeks.
“Residents of Heywood Close and Cooleens Close have been reporting the maintenance and
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waste management issues of the pathway to Tipperary County Council for several weeks, but their concerns have not been addressed. The situation has escalated due to a rodent infestation, which poses serious health and safety risks. These conditions are unacceptable, especially when there is a security camera that is
not being utilised in this area to act as a deterrent,” she stated.
The issues stem from a rubbish pile-up at the laneway between Heywood Close and Coleens Close. Fly-tippers have been using the open space as a dumping ground for months leading to a breeding ground for rodents. A camera system, installed at the
end of the lane, hasn’t prevented the dumpers from continuous fly-tipping. Residents say it should be easy to indentify those responsible and hope their concerns will be taken seriously by the Council. The Tipp Echo has contacted Tipperary County Council for comment but hadn’t received a reply at the time of going to print.
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Cara Darmody (14) is embarking on an unprecedented challenge as she begins to formally interview candidates for the upcoming General Election. This election series will be known as ‘The Race to the Dáil.’
Cara says “I cannot wait to sit and interview all of the candidates!
There is a huge public appetite to see the hard questions asked, and that’s what I intend to do. I’m up in Leinster House with my advocacy every single week so I know exactly what the topical issues are, from Housing to Immigration, from Crime to Cost of Living, and even from the Bike Shed to the Security Hut fiascos! It’s time for the tough questions to be asked, and I can’t wait for the answers!
The ‘Race to the Dáil’ is officially on!!”
“I really want to thank the Tipp Echo and Editor Jamie O’Flaherty for this amazing opportunity and for putting their faith and trust in me. We don’t know when the Election will be, but we have to assume that November is a possibili-
ty so we’ll get going right now. The General Public will be the winners here as when hard questions are asked of the candidates, the voter will then have more information at the ballot box when voting.”
She also says, “I do think that the public in many areas are not even aware of who some of the newer candidates are. Some of them did brilliantly in the recent local elections, but getting elected in the wider County is a totally different ballgame altogether. These interviews will definitely benefit the newer candidates in a big way in order to expand their base.”
And when asked about her style of interviewing, Cara said, “That’s a 100% secret - you’d have a better chance of getting into Fort Knox than finding that out! Seriously, I’m keeping it all under wraps, just to keep the candidates on edge a little. And there’ll probably only be around 7 interviews, so I’ll be changing the style and questions every time, just to spice things up a little. They’re going to be really good interviews, so don’t blink or you’ll miss them.”
Cara first came to public attention in 2022 as the girl who sat the Junior Cycle Maths exam at just 11 years old to raise awareness of the lack of assessments and services for autistic children, scoring 97% in that exam and receiving her result live on The Late Late Show from Ryan Tubridy.
To continue raising awareness, she then sat the Leaving Certificate Maths exam in 2023 while still in National School, again achieving the amazing mark of 97% and raising a total of €82,000 for autism charities.
Cara, who is not autistic, has two younger brothers who are and who have severely intellectual disabilities, and has been highly motivated by her own family’s circumstances to seek national change for everyone. She says, “To be honest, I always say that it is a national disgrace how children with disabilities are treated in this country. To be left waiting many years just for an assessment is actually an international embarrassment. And then even when you do get assessed,
they leave you with no proper services. And then to totally make an unbearable situation even worse, there may not be a school place for them or the child is put into an appropriate school for their needs. It is just so wrong on every level.” Since her exam achievements, Cara has continued to advocate for change at Government level. Last June, she began a new campaign of protest outside the Taoiseach’s Department that resulted in a formal meeting two days later with Taoiseach Simon Harris, who she has since met again four weeks ago.
Cara and her campaign have been credited by the Taoiseach as the reason for the allocation of €7million of Government funding towards dealing with the backlogs of Assessments of Needs.
The Taoiseach recently told the media that Cara’s advocacy and campaign is the reason that over 1,000 children achieved an Assessments of Need over the three summer months, who wouldn’t have received them only for Cara’s campaign.
Cara says that her campaign will continue into the future until proper change comes nationally.
“The Taoiseach needn’t think that €7million will make me go quietly into the sunset. He’ll have to produce a lot more than that to get me to smile. He’s now officially calling that €7million as “Cara’s Fund” and has promised to put a lot more into it in this year’s Budget, so let’s see if he keeps his promise.”
Cara has now announced her intention to take her message to the European Parliament first and will then set her eyes on the United Nations.
But first up is a round of interviews with the Dáil candidates in Tipperary. And I think it’s fair to say that they will definitely face questions about the HSE and disability.
Finna Fáil candidate Cllr Imelda Goldsboro said, “I’m delighted to have been considered for this venture and I look forward to being interviewed by Cara, to discuss the upcoming election and the issues concerning Tipperary South.”
Fine Gael candidate Mayor Mi-
chael Murphy said, “I’m looking forward to sitting with Cara to discuss the challenges and opportunities on the ground in Tipperary. I remain steadfast in my determination to influence a positive future for our constituency.”
Independent candidate and former TD Seamus Healy stated “I want to thank Cara for her sustained and determined campaign in support of children with additional needs and their families. I look forward to the interview with Cara and to highlight issues like assessments of needs, long waiting lists for services, lack of school places and residential and day care services for children transitioning to adulthood at 18 years. Well done Cara.” Labour candidate Michael ’Chicken’ Brennan says “As the Labour candidate in the upcoming General Election, I am really looking forward to being interviewed by Cara in her General Election campaign interviews in conjunction with the excellent and local Tipp Echo newspaper.”
On Friday evening, Clonmel Town Hall was the setting for a special and heartfelt ceremony, where Mayor Cllr. Michael Murphy, joined by Cllr. Richie Molloy and Deputy Mattie McGrath, paid tribute to John Walsh, a local hero whose quick thinking and decisive actions saved a man’s life.
Mayor Murphy opened the evening by warmly welcoming all in attendance, acknowledging the presence of council members, first responders, and members of the community. In particular, he extended a special welcome to John Walsh, his wife Sheila, and to Liam Ahearne, the man whose life was saved, along with his wife Sharon.
“This is a truly special night,” Mayor Murphy began, “not just for myself and Cllr. Molloy, but for all of us gathered here. Tonight, we are recognising an extraordinary act of heroism, an act that represents the very best of what our Clonmel community stands for.”
The room was filled with applause as John Walsh was introduced, alongside his colleagues and friends from County Hall.
Mayor Murphy took a moment to reflect on the significance of the evening, noting that while the Town Hall has been the venue for many important events, this occasion was unique, recognising the saving of a life.
Walsh, a long serving caretaker and community volunteer, was credited with saving the life of Liam Ahearne during the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Year Cross on August 5th. Liam, a well known local photographer and community activist, had collapsed suddenly near the summit of the cross, leaving those around him in shock. The situation quickly turned critical, but thanks to John Walsh’s swift response and the availability of a defibrillator, Liam’s life was saved.
“I remember walking up to the Holy Year Cross that morning,” Mayor Murphy recalled, “and hearing there was a serious incident. When I reached the top, I learned it was Liam who had taken a turn for the worse. It was John’s quick thinking, his composure and preparedness, that made all the difference. His actions were nothing short of extraordinary.”
Walsh, who has been involved in first aid and volunteer work for decades, had brought a defibrillator with him, a decision that proved to be lifesaving. The mayor emphasised the critical role this device played in the incident and praised Walsh for maintaining calm under pressure.
“John, we are incredibly proud of you. What you did on August 5th was truly heroic. You saved a life, and for that, we are forever grateful,” the mayor said. His words were met with a standing ovation from the packed chamber, a reflection of the deep admiration
felt by the entire community.
Cllr. Richie Molloy and Deputy Mattie McGrath echoed the mayor’s sentiments, both commending John for his remarkable bravery. Deputy McGrath described the night as a humbling reminder of the power of community and the importance of stepping up in moments of crisis.
Also in attendance were first responders Ronan Corcoran, Declan Harte, and Tony Murray, who were acknowledged for their role in providing essential support during the incident. “We owe a debt of gratitude to all our first responders,” the mayor said, “their dedication and service are vital to the safety and well being of our community.”
Mayor Murphy took a moment to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Year Cross Committee, noting that next year marks the 75th anniversary of the annual tradition of gathering at the cross for mass. “The Holy Year Cross has always symbolised unity and faith in our town,” he said, “and now it’s forever tied to this act of heroism.”
Ronan Corcoran who was part of the emergency services on that day said Clonmel Town Hall was filled with pride and admiration recently as the town came together to celebrate the heroic actions of one of its own, John, and to highlight the incredible teamwork that saved the life of Liam at the Holy Year Cross. As a proud representative of the National Ambulance Service, with 24 years of service under my belt, I had the privilege of addressing this evening’s gathering, alongside several of my colleagues.
While six of our team members were unable to join us tonight, they played an instrumental role in the rescue operation following John’s heroic actions that fateful morning. It is crucial to acknowledge the combined effort that unfolded that day, a perfect example of what we call the “chain of survival.”
For those unfamiliar, the chain of survival is a series of critical steps that significantly improve a person’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. Without each link in this chain working together seamlessly, survival is far from certain. We witnessed this in action with Liam, whose life was saved due to the quick response and teamwork from everyone involved.
I did some research ahead of tonight’s event and came across some sobering statistics. In 2023, there were 2,800 out of hospital cardiac arrests in Ireland. Of those, only 200 people made it home to their families. Liam is now among the fortunate few, set to join the 2024 statistic of survivors. But make no mistake, this isn’t just down to luck. It’s the result of multiple elements coming together, one of which was John’s quick thinking in bringing a defibrillator to a remote location
like the Holy Year Cross. Defibrillators, or AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators), are life saving devices that we often see in public places such as GAA clubs, shopping centres, and council buildings. Here in Clonmel, we’re fortunate to have them in key locations like William Walsh’s barber shop and other accessible spots throughout the community. However, there’s still a need to expand this access, especially in more remote areas. Liam’s story is a stark reminder of why defibrillators need to be available everywhere, including scenic and isolated spots like the Holy Year Cross. In other areas of Ireland, such as Croagh Patrick, AEDs are already stationed in remote locations, ready to save lives. Hopefully, in the near future, we can see the same for Clonmel.
Another aspect worth celebrating tonight is the incredible work done by our Community First Responder (CFR) groups. These are volunteer led groups, supported by the HSE and National Ambulance Service, who give their time freely to respond to 999 calls. Tomorrow evening, my colleague Tony Murray will be launching the Clonmel Community First Responder group, which will be an invaluable resource for the town. Similar to what we’ve seen in places like Newcastle, these volunteer groups are often the first on the scene in emergencies, playing a crucial role in saving lives.
Currently, there are over 200 CFR groups operating across Ireland, all manned by volunteers who selflessly give their time to serve their communities. Without their dedication, many more lives would be lost each year. This is the future of emergency response for cardiac arrest in Ireland, and it’s a model that’s proving incredibly effective.
John’s involvement in these efforts is not new. He has been volunteering with the Red Cross and other organisations for years. His heroism is a shining example of what can be achieved when community members step up to support each other. As we celebrate tonight, let’s not forget the importance of supporting our local first responder groups and ensuring that they have the resources they need to continue their life saving work.
In closing, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who played a part in Liam’s survival and to encourage the community to rally behind our first responders. Together, we can make sure that more people, like Liam, get a second chance at life. Thank you.
The evening’s special guest is none other than John Walsh a man well known in Clonmel for his roles over the years as a caretaker and traffic warden in County Hall. But it was his quick thinking and calm demeanor that saw him become a hero in
a very different sense. The man whose life he saved, Liam, was there alongside family members, deeply grateful for John’s decisive actions.
John’s story is remarkable. On that fateful bank holiday, he had been asked by a member of the Holy Year Cross committee to bring a first aid kit and a defibrillator, just in case. At the time, John thought little of the request, imagining he’d likely never need to use the equipment. Little did he know, it would turn out to be a life or death situation.
Liam, in an ironic twist of fate, had taken a photograph of John standing near the altar with the very defibrillator that would soon save his life. Shortly after, Liam collapsed, and it was John’s prompt use of the defibrillator that revived him.
Reflecting on the events of that day, John remarked, “Fate played a part in this, without a doubt. I’m not sure why I was so insistent on bringing that defibrillator with me, but I’m so grateful I did.”
While John is characteristically humble about his role, the community knows just how significant his actions were. “What John did on that mountain saved Liam’s life,” said Mayor Murphy. “He was calm under pressure, skillful, and didn’t hesitate when it mattered most.”
John expressed gratitude to all who helped that day, including the Holy Year Cross committee members, and acknowledged the support he received from paramedic Ronan Corcoran and his team. “I lost a lot of sweat waiting for them to arrive,” he joked, “but I’m just so glad everything worked out.”
The sentiment in the room will undoubtedly be one of pride and admiration as John takes the floor to deliver a brief speech, in which he will likely reiterate his thanks to those around him, family, friends, and colleagues, all of whom have stood by him through thick and thin.
For John, this ceremony represents more than just an acknowledgment of a single heroic act, it is a testament to the importance of community, fate, and preparedness. “Liam and his family are now like my own,” John added, “and for the rest of my life,
they will be a part of it.”
John’s story serves as a poignant reminder of how one person, with the right tools and a calm head, can make all the difference.
Liam, who was the last speaker of the night, described Walsh as a extraordinary man who shuns the spotlight, stating, “John doesn’t like praise, a simple thank you is enough for him. But not all heroes wear capes, and John is living proof of that.”
Liam went on to express his deep gratitude to Walsh, adding, “You performed an operation, in the pouring rain on top of a mountain, armed with a defibrillator, and saved my life, which I’ll be forever grateful, There is no greater act of heroism.”
In addition to thanking Walsh, Liam took time to acknowledge those who also played a role in his recovery. He gave special thanks to Benny Burke, whose quick decision to tell Walsh the situation had set the life saving events in motion. He also thanked Mark Corcoran for easing his fears about having an ICD fitted, sharing how Corcoran’s advice helped lower his anxiety during a difficult time. He went on to publicly thank Declan Harte, who got him to Cork University Hospital in 2014 following a heart attack, and expressed his eternal gratitude to his family, especially his wife Sharon and children Nyah and Jonah, for their unwavering support during his recovery.
In a particularly powerful moment, Liam recalled the recent Mayoral Reception for Joe Leahy, a local hero involved in suicide prevention through C-Saw, saying, “The Mayor quoted Sergeant Kieran O’Regan, who said Joe Leahy saves lives. Well, I’d like to put it on record tonight, in this hall, that John Walsh saves lives too. And I am living proof of that.” “you will always be my hero john” and I very sure of that.
Before concluding, Liam announced the launch of a fundraiser for a defibrillator at the Holy Year Cross, where Walsh’s heroic actions took place. A GoFundMe page would be going live on the Clonmel Stories Facebook page to raise much needed funds for this life saving equipment, with Sharon leading the charge. Liam empha-
sised the importance of defibrillators, saying, “They save lives, and I am living proof of that.”
The evening reached its emotional peak when the Mayor presented John Walsh with a scroll in recognition of his life saving efforts. The scroll read: “The Mayor and members of Clonmel Borough District, on behalf of the citizens of Clonmel, have great pleasure in according a Mayoral Reception to John Walsh, in recognition of his life saving intervention at the Holy Year Cross Mass on Monday, the 5th of August 2024. This reception also recognises the attendance and assistance provided by all the First Responders.”
John Walsh, a man known for his humility, accepted the scroll with a quiet grace, acknowledging those who had supported him along the way. The crowd rose to their feet in a standing ovation for a man whose actions have had a profound impact on the community.
The evening was a testament to the extraordinary bravery of everyday heroes like John Walsh, whose actions remind us all of the power of community, selflessness, and compassion. As Liam so aptly said, “John, you are an extraordinary man, and I will be forever grateful to you.”
With the defibrillator fundraiser now underway, the community’s appreciation for Walsh’s heroism will soon be immortalised not only in words but in lifesaving equipment that may, one day, ensure another life is saved, just as his actions did on that rainy day at the Holy Year Cross.
The evening concluded with a final word of thanks from the mayor to all those in attendance, including the work colleagues and friends of John Walsh, who had come to show their appreciation for his incredible actions. Cllrs. Ambrose, English, and Fitzgerald, though unable to attend, had asked the mayor to pass on their heartfelt congratulations.
As the applause echoed through the historic chamber, it was clear that this night was more than just a celebration, it was a testament to the strength of Clonmel’s community and the enduring impact of one man’s courage.
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Culture night in the libraries around Ireland are often under rated, but they regularly serve up wonderful performances to those who take the time to come along and enjoy them. And that was the case a week ago in Cashel library, when a large crowd arrived to listen to the dulcet tones of acclaimed singer Patrice Davern. Patrice is married into one of the most famous families in the town, having wed Donagh Davern of John Street in 2022, but she had made quite the name
for herself in her own right in musical circles in Ireland. After studying music at Maynooth and then the famous Sorbonne University in Paris, she toured extensively across Europe with different musical groups. She has returned now, and currently teaches music in Cashel Community School, itself a school which has had huge success with its music and drama programs in recent years. On the night in the Library, the expectant crowd were not disappointed, and listened to
Cashel King Cormac’s stand just one more game away from returning to the Dan Breen Cup, after they edged out Upperchurch in an extra time thriller in Thurles on Saturday. Despite coming into the game in flying form after two big wins over Mid Tipperary opposition, the Kings were slight underdogs against an Upperchurch team who slipped back to Premier Intermediate at the end of last season. And though they have been slow to start in previous games, the West Tipperary side exploded out of the blocks on Saturday afternoon, opening
up a seven point lead inside the opening fifteen minutes. But Upperchurch were never going to go quietly, and had an explosive spell midway through the half that left them two points ahead coming up to the break. Cashel however managed to claw that back level before the whistle, thanks in great part to a fabulous sideline cut by county star Eoghan Connolly. The second half ebbed and flowed, with the Mid side arguably playing better, but too often overplaying the ball when simplicity might have been the way to go. Cashel held on, and
a range of music that ranged from old Irish folk songs such as Danny Boy, through religious hymns, both ancient and modern. Throw in a little pop music, and finish it all with a rendition of the Parting Glass, and you could see that Patrice had held the crowd in the palm of her hand throughout. I am sure it won’t be the last time she will sing in public in town, but if you missed this performance, don’t miss the next, as it made for a wonderful evening.
managed to level the game deep into time added on, when Paddy Fahy who had a huge game won a late free that Devon Ryan pointed. Extra time though saw Cashel really take charge. Oisín O Donoghue is seen by many as a county star of the future, but his contribution in normal time had been muted, perhaps as a result of fatigue from the many big games he’s played in recent weeks. But there was no sign of tiredness when he moved to the full forward line and scored two quick fire goals, and earned a penalty for Connolly to add a
third, as they opened up a seven point lead for the second time in the game. This time however they had no intention of giving it up, though Upperchurch battled gamely. They had it back to just two points, before a late Adrian Cummins blasted home a sixth goal and sent the supporters into raptures. By Sunday afternoon, it became known that their opponents in the county final will be Carrick Swan and that will be as anticipated a game as any other this year. One more day out, and hopefully the club will be back dining at the top table.
Newly elected councillor for the Cashel Tipperary area Liam Browne, urged at this month’s Municipal District meeting, for the council to take advantage of the Community CCTV grant aid scheme, and use CCTV to combat the increasing levels of anti-social behaviour in areas of the town. At the meeting Cllr Browne said that “people are increasingly feeling that some very important social areas, are almost becoming no go areas, where there are high levels of intimidation, anti-social behaviour and littering going on, and that every tool should be used to take these spaces back from a very small group of individuals who are causing the problems. Two areas in particular are around St Cormac’s Cemetery and the playground on Friar Street. These should both be freely used and the reality is that currently they are not.”
Cllr Browne went on to say that “it is a running sore and a running joke that the two areas, and others are constantly mentioned under people’s breath’s as being a disgrace, but when we have the means to lessen the problems, we do not seem to have the resolve to do so. The Community CCTV scheme would be a brilliant addition to the Gardai and the council in firstly discouraging anti-social behaviour from happening, but if it does, in assisting the Gardai in finding those responsible and dealing with them appropriately. It is untenable that people are afraid to use the cemetery to visit their loved one’s graves. It is just as bad that young families cannot enjoy the use of a playground that has had huge investment in recent years. The council must act speedily to draw down monies from the CCTV grant scheme and start taking back our public spaces”
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A rather novel motion came before the councillors in the Tipperary/Cashel/Cahir Municipal District meeting this month, when Councillor Roger Kennedy proposed the changing of the name of William Street in Cashel, to “Hackett’s Lane”, which was supported by the two other Cashel based Councillors, Declan Burgess and Liam Browne, and also received the assent of the other eight members in the chamber.
BY LIAM BROWNE
But why are the councillors contemplating a name change, and why Hackett’s Lane? Well like most things, there’s a good story, and it reveals something of the history of the great old City of the Kings. William Street as it stands, is a well-known street in the town. It connects Main Street to John Street, with a ninety-degree angle, running along the back of what is now SuperValu supermarket, and the Hospital on the Green. But as well-known as it may be, it’s very difficult to figure out, when and why, the street became known by that name. Because it was certainly known by others in the past. On investigation of a text that dates from the mid 1800’s John Davis White’s “Sixty Years in Cashel”, it seems that what is William Street now, was once known as Blind Street, and previous to that, Hacket’s Lane (sic.). And the Hacket in question is one of a very
famous family in Cashel, which can trace its ancestry right back to the 1200’s, and whose names are one of Cashel’s most historical antiquities “The Hackett Effigies”, which stand in the grounds of St John’s Cathedral.
Padrigín Hacéid was a Dominican priest and renowned Gaelic poet, who was born in and around the year 1602. He was the second son of Séamus and Máiréid Hackett, from the townlands of Ballytarsna Hackett, in the parochial area of Ballysheehan. In fact, what we know nowadays as Ballytarsna, is properly known as Ballytarsna Hackett, and is three miles north of Cashel in the present-day parish of Boherlahan Dualla. In view of his mixed Gaelic and Anglo-Norman heritage, it may be concluded that the young Padrigín was brought up in both an English and Irish speaking environment. Like many monied Irish of that period, it’s likely his education also included multilingualism, and he would have been also competent in the
languages of French, Flemish and of course, for religious purposes, Latin.
In 1625, he joined the Dominicans in Limerick and after a period of study and reflection, took off as many religious men did, on a journey of pilgrimage. Passing through southern England in 1628, Hacéid proceeded to the Irish Dominican house at Louvain in Belgium, where he appears to have still been resident until at least 1630. He spent the greater part of that decade on the continent, having being mentioned at Morlaix in Brittany, and in 1634-35, his presence was recorded at the Dominican convent in Rennes, before he was assigned to the church at St Jacques in Paris. All through his time away however, he translated and sent home many poems, writing and other texts into the Irish language, to increase the body of literature in his native tongue. He eventually returned in 1638 and was appointed the Prior of the Dominican Abbey in Cashel.
But, like so many educated Irish men of the time, Hacéid would have been interested and involved in politics, and he participated in the 1641 Rebellion, which was initiated by the Catholic gentry and military officers in Ireland. Their demands included an end to anti-Catholic discrimination, greater Irish self-governance, and return of confiscated Catholic lands. Planned as a swift coup d’état to gain control of the Protestantdominated central government, instead it led to the 1641–1653 Irish Confederate Wars, part
of the wider Wars of the Three Kingdoms. In May 1642, Ireland’s Catholic bishops met at Kilkenny, and declared the rebellion a just war. Along with members of the Catholic nobility, they created an alternative government known as Confederate Ireland. For the next ten years, the Confederacy fought a three-sided war with Irish Royalists, Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians.
Padrigín Hacéid attended this newly formed Government at Kilkenny, and by all accounts of that time, he gained the respect of all there. His writings in the native language were seen as part of the bedrock upon which Irish culture would stand and it was during this period that he wrote his most famous poem, “Múscail do mhisneach a Bhanba”, translated into English as “Awaken your Courage, Ireland” (Banba was a historical name for Ireland), which was an exhortation for the Irish to rise up. As a result of his support of the Confederation, he was made preacher to the Munster Army. However, his and other preachers’ opposition to Donough MacCarthy, Viscount Muskerry’s leadership helped cause the disintegration of the Confederate army. He was ordered back to Louvain in 1651 and died there. He is remembered for his significance in literary and historical circumstances as a major Irish poet of the 17th century.
Part of the rich cultural history of the town, Hackett was a direct descendent of Sir William Hackett, who founded a Franciscan Friary in Cashel in
1265. When he died, Sir William and his family were buried in sarcophagi in the Friary, but when the Friary was demolished in the late 18th century, the covers of the graves were saved, and moved across Agars Lane, to be set into the old walls of the town on the grounds of St John’s Cathedral. Known now as “The Hackett Effigies”, the Hackett family stand as an enduring reminder of wealth, religion and history, and are regularly studied by scholars from across the world.
It’s hard now, to imagine when wealthy landowners like Sir William Hackett, or Irish scholars like Padrigín, walked
the land, that they would ever have imagined themselves as the subject of conversation in a council chamber in Tipperary town, nearly 750 years later. But local man, retired apothecarist Sean O Duibhir is determined to bring that history back to life, and have William Street renamed. To do so, the council will have to examine legislation which allows such re-naming to take place and if it is deemed acceptable, the residents of the street will vote in a plebiscite to decide whether or not to do so. Councillor Kennedy has put the first piece of the jigsaw in place. It will be interesting to see if the final picture is completed.
South Tipperary Development Company (STDC) launched its Progress Report 2023 and Strategic Plan 2024-2028 last week during Local Development Week in Cahir, with the iconic River Suir and Cahir Castle providing a scenic backdrop. This launch was part of Local Development Week, an initiative by the Irish Local Development Network to celebrate and showcase the role that Local Development Companies like STDC play in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities.
Speaking at the event, Simon Ryan, Chairperson of STDC, expressed his delight at launching the report and strategic plan in the heart of Cahir, surrounded by projects supported by STDC through its Tús and LEADER Programmes. He acknowledged the dedication of the staff, which has been central to delivering all of the programmes delivered by STDC and extended his gratitude to the board members for their voluntary commitment to the company. He also praised the contributions of volunteers to their communities, noting that in 2023 alone, STDC supported over 175 voluntary and community and voluntary groups across South Tipperary.
Councillor Andy Moloney of Cahir Tidy Towns highlighted STDC’s positive impact on the local area: “We are very grateful to STDC for their continued support. The Tús participants are a vital part of our team, and their work maintaining our amenities is a tremendous asset to our volunteers. Projects like the Fionn McCumhaill sculpture, funded through the LEADER programme, might seem small in the context of overall LEADER funding, but it has made a huge
impact, bringing back many times its value by attracting visitors to our town, increased footfall and enhancing the quality of life for the local community. He added that the striking bronze sculpture of Fionn McCumhaill and his faithful hounds, Bran and Sceolán were created by local master stonemason Philip Quinn and serve as a focal point in the town.
Isabel Cambie, CEO of STDC, concluded the event by sharing the organisation’s vision for the future: “We’re delighted to launch our Progress Report and Strategic Plan here in Cahir. Our new Strategic Plan outlines clear, ambitious goals for the next five years, focusing on strengthening community engagement, empowering people, protecting the environment and supporting local economic growth. We look forward to working hand in hand with our clients, partners and funders, confident that our collective efforts will not only address today’s challenges but will also lay the foundation for the future”
About South Tipperary Development Company - South Tipperary Development Company is a community-based, not-forprofit organisation, overseen by a board of 12 voluntary directors. STDC has a team of over 40 staff members working to foster social inclusion, rural development, and employment supports to build vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities across South Tipperary. STDC’s work is funded by government departments such as the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Social Protection, and the HSE.
For more information about the Progress Report 2023 and Strategic Plan 2024-2028, please visit www.stdc.ie or contact STDC
The Scare in Cahir will take place once again this year and on Saturday October 27, 2024. Times are 4.30 to 7.30pm. With a weekend full of fun, frights, pumpkins, reptiles, mega prizes and more is promised along with a scary walk, so come along and join in the fun. Lots of work is already going on behind the scenes to make this year’s event even bigger and better than last year with some new spooky additions set to join the crew. There are also events taking place on Saturday October 26 at Cahir Farmers Market from 10am to 1pm with Face painting, Reptile Zoo Animal Road show and pumpkin carving competition and a raffle. Congratulations Leanne Coonan who has won 2 tickets for this year’s Scare in Cahir. The Scare Committee are delighted by the amount of interest and support they have received for the Scare in Cahir event and also the huge numbers of enquiries have been made about the tickets. Please note that tickets had not gone on sale at date of newspaper deadline, but all Ticket Details and release date will be available on their page in the coming days. So watch this space.
By Maria Taylor
LIAM ENRIGHT had a long association with Cahir GAA Club, mainly as a hurling goalkeeper, but was also a fine footballer, who played in the forwards. Indeed, goalkeeping was in the family, his father Pat was an accomplished goalie, in both codes, as were his brothers, Gerry, Patrick, Declan & Brian.
CLUB CAREER - in 1977 Liam was in goal as an 11 year old on the Cahir U14 hurling team that won the South Rural Title. The team was captained by his brother-in-law. John Duggan. In 1978 Liam played in the forwards with Cahir U12s, they won the South Rural Football Title.
In 1980 Cahir won the South & County U14 Urban & Urban-Rural championship in Football (equivalent to A/B today). In 1982 South U16A Football winners, lost County final by 1pt. Liam was also on the team that won a number of U16 Tournaments and won the South U17A Football League, defeating Ardfinnan in the final, although all players were U16. 1983 Liam travelled to London with the U17 panel and played a hurling & football game against London. 1984
Liam was goalie for both U21A & Minor B Hurling teams that won South Titles, in combination with Ballybacon/Grange. He captained the Minor Team and was voted South Tipperary Young Hurler of the Year. 1988 was in goal for Cahir when they won the South Intermediate Hurling Title. 1995 was in goal for Cahir when they won the South Intermediate Hurling Title and were unlucky to lose the County Final to Golden in a replay. 1996 was in goal for Cahir when they won, they defeated Kilsheelan 5.11 to 0.7 in the South Final. They lost the County semi-final to J K Brackens. Liam captained the team that year.
DUBLIN CONNECTION - Liam played for a number of years with Faughs Club in Dublin. In his first year he was eligible to play Junior, Intermediate & senior hurling and won an incredible six medals across both codes. He returned to play a key role in Cahir’s successes in the 90’s.
INTER COUNTY - 1983 Liam was on
St Paul’s Church in Cahir is the venue for the Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Choral Evensong that takes place this year on Sunday October 6. The Service takes place in the evening with a start time of 7pm. The service will be accompanied by members of the Choir of St. Finbarr’s Cathedral in Cork. The RT Revd Adrian Wilkinson, Bishop of cashel, Ferns & Ossary will dedicate St. Pauls newly rebuilt Conacher Pipe Organ (1895). Refreshments will be served after the service at which all are welcome. The Harvest Thanksgiving Service in St. Paul’s is always a great opportunity to meet up with friends for a chat and a cup of tea and is always very welcoming.
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both Minor Football & Minot Hurling panel. He won a Munster medal with the hurlers as sub-goalie. He came on as a sub in the Munster Minor Final against Cork, in Pairc Ui Caoimh. 1984 Liam was sub-goalie again on the Minor Hurling team that lost the Munster Final to Limerick. 1988 Liam won a Munster Junior Medal as goalie, however he broke his hand in the All-Ireland semi-final win over Galway and missed the final, which Tipperary lost to Kilkenny. 1993 Liam was in goal on the County Junior Team. He continued to feature on a number of Tipperary Teams in the late 1990’s.
Last Saturday September 28, 2024 was National Open Library day and Cahir library held hold a story time from 11am to 11.45am with Aimee Touhy. It was for children aged 4 - 8 years and a good number popped in on the day. Please remember to use your local Library, membership of the library is free and there are so many services available in your library; printing, eBooks, newspapers, Internet etc., so check out Cahir Library which is open on Mondays from 1- 5pm, Tuesday 10am -1pm and 2 - 5pm, Closed on Wednesdays, Thursday 1-5pm, Friday 10am - 1pm and 2 - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 1pm. Call 052 744 2075 if you want more details on upcoming events or services. More events are coming up in Cahir Library so watch this space for more details.
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COACH - Liam was a coach to a number of neighbouring teams when he retired from playing.
LONG PUC COMPETITIONS - Liam was noted for having a great puck out. He won the Tipperary competition 3 years in a row, 1998, 1999 and 2000. In 1998, he was seconded to Donal Óg Cusack in the Munster Final and competed in the All-Ireland Final in the Cooley Mountains. He did not qualify from Munster in 1999. In 2000, he won Munster and was Fourth in the All-Ireland Final.
There was no winner of the Community Lotto Draw that took place last week on Wednesday September 24, 2024. The Draw was witnessed by Marie Casey. The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 13 & 27. The lucky Dip winners each winning €25 were Claire O’Carroll, Cahir, Damien O’Connor, Kilcommon, Cahir, Aoife Duggan, Avondale Court, Cahir and Ed Lowry, Barnora Crescent, Cahir. Congratulations to all. The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is €1,600 and tickets are available in the Enterprise Centre and in local shops too. We wish everyone the best of luck in the next draw.
Important Notice - a lecture by Ed Dempsey on ‘Remembering John Noel Dempsey: A Man Who Did Good’ that was due to take place on Tomorrow, Thursday, October 3 in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle has been postponed.
The Society had some disappointing news from Connecticut over last weekend. Our friends the Dempsey family have had to postpone their return to Cahir
due to illness. We are hoping to see them, all hale and hearty, in the New Year instead. Meanwhile Cahir Social & Historical Society will host a performance by the ‘Solas’ String Quartet in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle at 8pm on Friday, October 18, 2024. Admission is €20 and €10 for Students. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or by calling 086-8372154 or 0857555244.
St Paul’s Church in Cahir is the venue for the Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Choral Evensong that takes place this year on Sunday October 6. The Service takes place in the evening with a start time of 7pm. The service will be accompanied by members of the Choir of St. Finbarr’s Cathedral in Cork. The RT Revd Adrian Wilkinson,
Bishop of cashel, Ferns & Ossary will dedicate St. Pauls newly rebuilt Conacher Pipe Organ (1895). Refreshments will be served after the service at which all are welcome. The Harvest Thanksgiving Service in St. Paul’s is always a great opportunity to meet up with friends for a chat and a cup of tea and is always very welcoming.
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1st Anniversary, 8th, and 50th
In loving memory of our beloved wife and Mam, Kitty Lonergan (nee O’Mahony), Pearse Park, Clonmel, who died last October and her sons, Tommy Lonergan Jnr, Cooleens Close, and baby Noel, whose anniversaries occur at this time.
We keep our treasured memories, they bring us laughter and tears, we know you are still beside us, no matter how many the years.
Most dearly remembered and greatly missed by Tommy Snr, Niall, Paul, Liam, Eleanor and all their family, and friends.
5th Anniversary Mahony
Dessie Mahony
Spruce Lodge, Kilganey Died on September 30th, 2019.
Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.
Loved always Your partner Issie xx
Two local sporting heroes were amongst the recipients on Saturday last as Tipperary County Council honoured the All-Ireland winning teams of the county’s under 17 hurlers, the premier junior and minor camogie players.
Emma O Halloran and Stefan Tobin, both Carrick Swan representatives on their respective county sides were amongst the 70 panel members honoured at the event.
The club which continues its upward trajectory with several underage titles in both grades as well as being crowned South Champions and now facing into a county final with their premier intermediate hurlers has seen more and more of it’s club members line out in the blue and gold of Tipperary.
Speaking after the event Cllr. David Dunne spoke of his immense pride at having the pleasure of being able to share a stage with two of his fellow Carrick On Suir natives. Indeed Cllr. Dunne himself comes from a family steeped in the tradition of the black and white, having played for the side and coached several under age teams down through the years.
BY EDDIE READE
On Friday October 4th from 11 a.m. a fundraiser will be held in the Tudor Artisan Hub in aid of the South Tipperary Hospice.
At the event attendees will be able to sample some delicious baked goods, including some mouth watering confectionary from the talented hands of local baker Bernie Power.
On the morning there will also be a felting demonstration thanks to Lizanne Craft & Design.
What better way to spent a Friday morning, than
Many will have noticed the presence of a large bin on the Blueway over the course of their travels. This bin is placed there by Darren Murray as a free service to the community. Darren is one of those business men who always attempts to give back to his community and is always thankful for the business that he receives from the community.
Darren explained that as the Blueway was now looking so well, he decided to put the bin in situ, as a way of keeping the walkway tidy and as a token of appreciation from himself to the towns people for their continued support.
A brilliant bit of community spirit that is always fantastic to see.
surrounded by amazing locally produced pieces of art and crafts all the while raising funds for a much needed and thoroughly deserving charity.
On Friday and Saturday last volunteers of the local meals assistance group, which was formed following the sad loss to the town of the old Meals On Wheels, held their first ever street collection.
The volunteers took two or three hour time slots at several locations around the town.
Following on from the two days the massive amount of €5,245 was raised. This is a remarkable amount and is testimony, not just to the work done by the group but to the goodwill and generosity of the community around the town.
Speaking after the final total
was revealed, Debbie Cooney, the groups treasurer and administrator said the she was overwhelmed with the positive response that was given. Not just in monetary terms but at all of the positivity shown over the course of the two days which was very heartwarming and gave the whole group a real sense of satisfaction at a job well done.
The commitment and work put in by all of the volunteers of this group is amazing to see and the town, along with the several country areas that the service facilitates are extremely lucky to have the service.
The curtains will rise on October 19th and go down on October 26th when Brewery Lanes latest offering “The Dumb Waiter” will be performed. The two character tragicomedy by Nobel prize winner Harold
Pinter, set in the basement of a lodging house will be directed by Liam Butler and features Barry Comerford and Colm Power.
Following this play Niamh Power, Peg Power and Rose-
Adult Hurling, Football, & Camogie
Our Premier Intermediate hurlers are county final bound after a heroic performance against Gortnahoe Glengoole in atrocious conditions on in Semple Stadium on Sunday. Swan won by 4 points in the end. Well done lads.
We take on Cashel King Cormacs in the County Final on the weekend of October 13th.
Our Junior ‘B’ camogie ladies year came to an end on Saturday evening when we lost to Roscrea in the County Quarter-Final. The club would like to thank the girls and their management team for their efforts in 2024.
On Sunday morning, our u17’s game against Kilsheelan-Kilcash in our football Championship opener was postponed due to the weather. Next Sunday, we take on the Clerihan/Grangemockler/ Ballyneale combo in our next game. It throws in at Páirc na nEalaí at 1pm.
Commiserations to our u15’s who lost out to Moyle Rovers in the South Final on Saturday morning. Unlucky lads.
After 4 games played, our u13’s currently sit in 2nd place in their Winter Hurling League table, winning 3 of our 4 games. Over the past month, we’ve had some really good games against Skeheenarinky, Ballybacon-Grange, Ballingarry, and Cahir. Our next game is on October 6th against
anne Glascott direct “Other Pinter Stories”.
Booking opens on October the 5th at 10 a.m. and tickets can be booked through ticket source or by calling 0861274736 and admission is €20.
Kilsheelan. After that, we take on Newcastle and St. Patrick’s in our remaining games. Well done boys. Keep up the great work.
Club Lotto
There was no jackpot winner last week in our club lotto. Eighteen people matched 3 and won €20 each. The numbers drawn last week were 01 - 0313 - 28. This week, our Lotto jackpot is a massive €15,500. The draw takes place on Thursday night, each week, and it costs just €2 to enter.
12 Days of Christmas Draw
The Carrick Swan 12 Days of Christmas Draw tickets are now on sale. Get your tickets from the usual sellers or buy online at CarrickSwan.com/ draw.
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BY MARTIN QUINN
Congratulations to Joe Whelan’s in the heart of Tipperary town who are celebrating 70 years in business. Congratulations to Ann Whelan and her family and staff, on what is a hugely significant milestone in their history. Over the years Joe Whelan’s has been the go-to place in Tipperary town for household requisites and gifts and of course
the wonderful Toymaster store. Christmastime continues to be a very important part of life for Joe Whelan’s with the annual visit in store of Santa in the run up to Christmas. We join with the parish community in extending our very best wishes to Ann and the team and we wish them many more successful years in business.
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St. Ailbe’s school in Tipperary town is amongst the selected Phase One Schools where the new Leaving Certificate subject of Climate Action and Sustainable Development will be offered from the start of the 2025/26 school year. 43 schools from across the country have been accepted as pilot schools for the new Leaving Certificate subject. Leaving Certificate Climate Action and Sustainable Development will enable students to develop their understanding of the main sustainability challenges facing the modern world. Throughout the
two years of study, students will gain a scientific understanding of environmental challenges and opportunities in the modern world, including a deep understanding of climate change, sustainable development and the biodiversity crisis facing modern society. Engagement with the concept of sustainable development, will lead learners to evidence-informed understanding of the actions required for all life on Earth to flourish. “We are constantly bombarded through the media about the damage that is being done to the world such as the ex-
tinction of plants and animals, ice caps melting and the destruction of habitats. By students examining environmental issues, they will develop social and leadership skills and a collective understanding of all our roles in promoting a just and sustainable world” said the new subject teacher in St. Ailbe’s school, Dr. Butler. The new course ties in very well with all of the sustainability and biodiversity initiatives currently being undertaken within St. Ailbe’s school. A school sensory and biodiversity garden began construction in 2023, led by
transition year students. Due to the overwhelming success of the sensory garden project, other biodiversity and environmental projects have started to develop within the school including construction of a school polytunnel to grow food crops, planting a wildflower meadow to attract pollinators, planting fruiting plant corridors and erecting bird boxes. The aim of the school is to create educational spaces that nurture a love of nature and develops a knowledge of biodiversity and respect for nature. “Through biodiversity education, our
students will become aware of the impact of their actions on the environment and nature which includes all the living beings that live there” added Dr. Butler.
Currently transition year students are busy working with Tipperary Tidy Towns, collecting and recycling bottles generated by the school body on a daily basis through the Deposit Return Scheme, and are involved in a European Science research project initiative to promote a scientific understanding of Climate Change and Sustainability Issues facing the world. St. Ailbe’s school is
very excited to offer Climate Action and Sustainable Development to 5th year students in 2025, and hope that this very important subject will help to develop future environmental leaders. The course will help equip students for a broad range of opportunities in areas such as Environmental Science and Social Science, and will impact all future business. The skills that students will learn from the course which include critical thinking, research and problem solving, are key skills needed in the workforce moving forward.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY THURLES
Memory Cafe takes place on Wednesday October 2nd at 11.00 a.m. in Bookworm. This month, and to celebrate Positive Ageing week, they will have a morning for Selfcare and relaxation. This cafe will be sponsored by Age Friendly Tipperary. Bríd Harty, a spiritual healer and therapist, will lead the group in this journey. All are welcome to attend.
FLOWER ARRANGING CLASSES
Flower arranging classed take place on Wednesday Oct. 9th for 6 weeks. For more information contact Bertranda @ 0504 23394 or 087 9384408.
WHISPERS OF THE ABBEY
Holycross Abbey Folktales with music, song and dance in Holycross Community Centre, on Saturday 5th October. at 8.00 p.m. Tickets at Holycross Parish Office, 0504 43124/43118.
SHOWBOX APPEAL
Thurles Team Hope Show Box Appeal invite you to an information night on Tuesday, October 1st in the order of Malta Hall, Boheravoroon at 6.30 p.m. Come along and hear all about the work of this great charity. Light refreshments afterwards.
NEWLY BAPTISED
Cian George Mason, Friar Street.
Joshua Brian Dinan Lynch, St. Mary’s Avenue. Elise Nora & Lena Tatjana Flynn, Canada.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Prayed for at all Masses in Thurles parish at the weekend were the following who have died: Noreen McSweeney, Rathfarnham, Dublin formerly Castle Avenue. Anne Corbett, née Hennelly, Rosemount, Clongour formerly Partry, Co.Mayo.
Tessie Maher, née Fogarty, Graiguefrahane, Loughmore.
Martin Ryan, Kent formerly Derheen
THURLES PARISH YOUNG ADULT PRAYER GROUP
Aged between 18-35, this group meets in Bóthar na Naomh Church on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month at 8.00 p.m. for prayer, adoration, scripture and reflection as well as friendship with other young people who are interested in their faith. Why not come along and see what it is all about.
MUNSTER DAY RETREAT YOUTH 2025
Young Adults from 16 – 35 years of age and invited to Mary Immaculate College, Thurles on Saturday October 5th from 8.45 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Donation only and food supplied. Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly will celebrate Mass at 12 noon.
TRAINING SESSION FOR ALTAR SERVERS
Children from 3rd Class – 6th Class if interested in becoming an Altar Server: Training for both Churches (Cathedral & SS Joseph & Brigid, Bóthar na Naomh) in the Cathedral continues on Mon. Sept 30th from 4.00. – 4.45 p.m.
By the Cathedral Townie
Recently Dr Michael Casey, Fellow of the Irish State, and Mr John Wort, Chairman and Founder of Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee attended the British and Irish Trading Alliance in Limerick - it was the launch of the new Chapter in Limerick.
Mr Paul Whitnell, President of BITA welcomed all members of BITA from all over Ireland and overseas at what was a very successful event and a learning experience for me.
“I didn’t know much about BITA before but now I am very aware of what BITA does for small business here in Ireland, Great Britain and other countries,” writes John Wort.
“On behalf of Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee, I would like to wish the new Limerick Chapter every success in the future. For myself, I met a very nice gentleman, Mr Hilary Beirne -he is the organiser of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York. Hilary was one of the main speakers on the night. I was very impressed with what he had to say about the one million Irish overseas who don’t have a voice in what goes on here at home in Ireland.
“Hilary said they would love to have a say, get involved, and set up their business here in Ireland, but most important to have someone
to represent them. We are one of the few countries in Europe that doesn’t have a Minister in Government or anyone in the Seanad to represent them. Hilary is putting himself forward for that position -he is canvasing to be a candidate for the Seanad N.U.I. constituency. I wish him well in his canvasing and I hope
he will be successful.
Hilary invited me and members of the Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee over to New York next year to participate and march in the parade. All going well, I hope we will be able to accept Hilary’s kind invitation.
Thurles Musical Society will launch their annual show for 2025 in the Premier Hall on Friday evening next, October 4th at 8:30pm.
The Society announced a few weeks ago that the hit show Hot Mikado would be the production for 2025 – 25 years after it was last staged by the Society. At that time the production was announced as the Best Overall Show in the country at the annual AIMS Awards, and there is great anticipation in Thurles again for the up-coming production which will be
Directed by Oliver Hurley. The Kerry man will be in Thurles for the launch on Friday evening as well Musical Director Mary Rose McNally and other members of the production team.
As part of the launch, there will be information about the show and the various solo parts. And, the recently installed tiered seating in the Premier Hall which has been purchased by Thurles Musical Society will also be unveiled to members who are really looking forward to the impact these seats will make on the theatre. The
operation of the seats will be demonstrated before the group retires to a local hostelry for refreshments and perhaps a few songs.
New members are more than welcome to come along to the launch and see what the show is all about, meet those on the production team, and get all the information about the auditions for parts etc.
So, mark the date in your diary and make the trip to the Premier Hall for the launch. It promises to be a great event.
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Congratulations to the Dúrlas Óg U17 A hurling panel which won the county final on Saturday in Templederry after a very hard-fought game with neighbours Holycross Ballycahill.
The sides had met a few weeks ago in the Mid Final and the repeat game was eagerly anticipated as the expectation was that this would be another cracking contest. So it turned out to be, but the Thurles lads had to do it the hard way having fallen into an eleven point deficit at one stage in the first half. Slowly but surely they set about reducing the deficit and when the final whistle sounded, they were crowned champions after a most dramatic and thrilling final. Final score 2-18 to 2-17.
The captain was Keelan Dunne and for the mentors Noel Fogarty, Dinny Maher, Michael Cahill, Pat Jordan, Cian Treacy, Jim Mackey, John Lawlor and Physio Collete Murray, and all of the back room team and club officers, it was indeed a special victory.
There was also special mention of full back Kyle O’Dowd who was injured in the semi-final against Toomevara and who was still recovering in hospital at the time of the final. He is wished well in his recovery.
Well done to Dúrlas Óg on another famous victory in the grade.
Presentation TY student, LilyAnne O’Meara
The Presentation Secondary School is delighted to announce that their show this year is the wonderful Sound of Music! The show will run the 17/18/19th October at 8pm with a matinee on the 19th at 2.30 pm. Tickets are not yet on general sale but will be available in the coming days so you can book your tickets.
The Presentation Secondary School is very proud of their students and musical team who have been working above and beyond to produce yet again, another professional production. Every year gets better and better!! The school is most definitely alive with the sound of music.
Meanwhile, congratulations to Presentation TY student, Lily-Anne O’Meara, who played and scored for the Irish u17s in their win over Wales. A fantastic achievement! Well done.
Another brilliant evening of entertainment played out at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Friday evening last as the very popular Celtic Brothers returned to great acclaim producing a concert which has been the talk of the town since.
It hardly seemed so long since the Celtic Brothers last graced the Cathedral, but this was a very different affair, thereby highlighting their wonderful range of songs which had the audience clapping and singing along all night through.
Preparations for this event had been a long time in the making but they all paid off with the smooth running of the show which ran until close to 11pm having kicked off at 8 pm.
It wasn’t just the wonderful music and song which provided the entertainment though as the great banter between the four Willoughby brothers was also highly entertaining, wholesome and made for a fun-filled evening. They certainly know how to
win over the audience with their gentle chiding of each other – as only brothers can. With music from across the continents including the likes of Caladonia, Go Lassie Go, Boolavogue, Red is the Rose, Something Inside So Strong and many more, there really was something for everyone.
BIG HIGHLIGHTS
One of the big highlights of the night though was the appearance of Parish Priest, Rev Fr James Purcell on the stage with Curate, Rev Fr Vincent Stapleton as they performed the Eurovision winning song, Rock and Roll Kids with two of the brothers - a rendition which received a massive round of applause from the audience.
The Thurles Parish Team had worked really hard to bring this event to life and this was acknowledged by Des Willoughby who was lavish in his praise for the manner in which the whole event was approached, and for the way in which he and his team
had been looked after. It was, he said, a very special event for them and performing in such an iconic building was indeed memorable. Memorable it was on many fronts and the magnificent sound which reverberated throughout the Cathedral, allied with the colour and lighting bouncing off the spectacular ceiling, made for a spectacular occasion which was appreciated by all.
Of course, all of the proceeds from the night are going towards the Cathedral Raise the Roof project and the generosity of those present in supporting the event was lauded by chairman of the Thurles Parish Team, Joe Bracken who mentioned that the next fundraiser will be an evening in December with the Cathedral Choir and the Clonmel Concert Band in the Cathedral on Sunday, December 1st at 7:30pm- another great occasion to look forward to. There will be no booking required for this event and donations will be accepted rather than an entry price.
Rehearsals for Thurles Ursuline Secondary Schools production of West Side Story are in full swing, and with less than four weeks to go, the whole school community is gearing up for an unforgettable show! The cast and crew have been working tirelessly to bring this classic musical to life, and it promises to be a night you won’t want to miss.
Save the Dates and be sure to mark them in your diary: Opening Night: Saturday, October 19th at 8pm. Evening shows to follow on October 20th, 22nd and 24th in the Sr. Ursula Memorial Hall. Stay tuned for ticket details and more updates. You won’t want to miss this spectacular show.
Meanwhile, in wet and blustery conditions, the school’s junior camogie players emerged victorious at the Munster 7’s A camogie blitz, held in Boherlahan. Having played Scoil Mhuire Carrick-on-
Suir, Loreto Fermoy and Hazelwood Dromcollogher, the girls gained the advantage on Carrickon-Suir in the final. UCT now
Sixth year students from Colaiste Mhuire Co Ed in Thurles students attended the Higher Options and world skills live event in the RDS last week. The students had the opportunity to talk to universities, further education and apprenticeships and this proved to be an invaluable opportunity for them to get an insight into potential career paths for their future.
HURLING ACTION
Two of Thurles CBS Secondary Schools three, First Year hurling teams made their competitive debuts for the school last week with blitz’s in Dr Morris Park, Thurles.
Both teams showed great skill and determination in qualifying for county semi-finals in the A and B, while the third team will play next week. Congratulations to all the boys and their mentors on representing the school. Long may they continue to don the famous Thurles CBS
My name is Maria O’Sullivan Morrissey. On leaving school in the early 1980’s , I trained as a psychiatric nurse and as a general nurse. After returning home to Cahir, I worked for South Tipperary Mental Health Services for over 30 years until my retirement.
My first introduction to complimentary treatment therapies was in 2005, at that time it was kinesiology, seeking some help and support from continuous courses of antibiotics, which had me feeling so depleted that the cure for my ailment outweighed the illness itself being treated. The kinesiology therapy helped re-align my body and I felt much better physically.
This process led me to I.E.Tintegrated energy therapy, also known as Angel therapy. I had another fruitful experience here with the I.E.T as it empowered me, notably after the death of my
mother in 2006. This led in me, a motivation to go and explore more healing therapy. It reawakened an experience in my body, moving me such that there was more to life than the traditional medicine that my nurse training brought me into all those years before.
Seeking further, I was then brought to, and introduced to, Reiki.
When my journey in nursing was nearing its end on a day to day basis, this made me reach out further again as to how I could empower myself and others who may have stress, anxiety, fear, challenges of daily living and how I could empower others with my knowledge and experience both personally and professionally in putting it all together.
I trained in Reiki healing which I felt a strong connection
to and this is where I felt my energy lies and in how I can support, empower and to give my experience to people who want to come to me for Reiki.
Reiki is a non invasive energy healing. It gives the person time to step out from the busy world, to nurture themselves with demands put on them physically or emotionally and to recuperate their physical and emotional body, I offer my services.
Outside Ireland, complimentary healing therapy work, such as Reiki, is being incorporated into the healing in the medical hospitals, notably in the United States and is now showing to have good success rates in healing and a slow steady increase in popularity. I believe in time this too will occur in Ireland, whereby the public will be given a choice to avail of healing treatment alongside their medical treatment.
Seamus Healy says thirteen years of Fine Gael-led Government has seen blow after blow to the towns and people of South Tipperary,
“They closed St Michael’s acute psychiatric unit, Kickham Barracks Clonmel, St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir and abolished the town councils in Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel and Tipperary Town. They abolished Clonmel Corporation and South Tipperary County Council.”
However, Healy says they now have another opportunity to give fair play to South Tipperary.
“The huge budget surplus and the Apple Billions must be used to deliver for the County in Budget 2025 and beyond.
“Immediately, the leaders of all political parties must guarantee the reopening of St Brigid’s Hospital Carrick-on-Suir and the construction of a replacement acute psychiatric unit.
“The treatment of children with
additional needs and their families is nothing short of a scandal and there must be the immediate provision of assessment of need, within the six months legal limit, a school place for every child, and residential and day services for children transitioning into adulthood at 18 years of age.
“The cost of living crisis has hit families hard and core social welfare rates must increase by €25 in Budget 2025 and the Government must commit to benchmarking these rates to average weekly earnings.
“The housing and homelessness crisis threatens to undermine our society. The government must, immediately in Budget 2025, provide funding for and commence a massive construction programme of social and affordable housing by local authorities.
14,000 people, including over 4,000 children, homeless is simply unacceptable in a country as
wealthy as ours.” Healy also emphasised that the social and economic development of the County requires the long-awaited upgrading of road, rail and water service infrastructure.
“The provision of by-passes for Tipperary Town, Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir, and the upgrading of the N24 to motorway status, is vital for the county’s economic development. The same applies to the rail service from Limerick to Waterford. This railway line requires a high-speed track, modern carriages, and a frequent timetable. Irish Water is not fit for purpose and water and sewerage services must be handed back to the County Councils.
“Budget 2025, with its huge surplus and the Apple Billions gives this Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Green Party government the opportunity to do the right thing by South Tipperary,” concluded Healy.
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At the recent Nenagh Municipal District meeting, Cllr Seamus Morris called attention to the serious issue in Tipperary of dog rescue centres being at full capacity.
He said that “If people are getting dogs this Christmas you might choose to re-home them”. Cllr Morris specifically mentioned the Thurles based rescue centre ‘Mo Chara’ who recently posted on social media to express their concern: “We are getting several calls a day from owners looking to surrender their dogs and entire litters of puppies.
“Our facilities are full to capacity, and we cannot accommodate any more dogs at the time being.”“We currently have 24 puppies in our care, ranging from 4 to 10 weeks on top of 26 adult dogs.“We are very sorry to say this, but we are FULL!”
Mo Chara isn’t the only local rescue centre facing these issues
as North Tipperary-based The Haven Rescue also took to social media to express their own concerns last week. “We are now unfortunately unable to take in anymore dogs until our transport goes next week (we also have scheduled dogs to come in from pounds next week... thankfully, those pounds have the capacity to hold until next week.”
Speaking to the Tipperary Star Nikki from Mo Chara Animal rescue explained “People don’t seem to realise the costs involved in us taking in these dogs, if they’re puppies we pay for all their core treatments and vaccinations as well as all of their food. For any adult dogs that come in, if they’re medically able, we pay for their spaying. Plenty of dogs also come into us from bad situations and may have disease or conditions that we need to treat with medicine or special shampoo and we pay
for all of this ourselves.”
“So when we do ask for an adoption fee, that’s what this is going toward.”
“At the moment, we are well over capacity and just this weekend we had to rescue four dogs who were found abandoned in a bog. These dogs all had worms and fleas and all four are emaciated so we will have to treat them and help them back to good health.”
In terms of how people can help Mo Chara, you can do so by visiting their two shops located in Thurles and Cashel or you can set up personal donations.
Nikki also advised that Mo Chara offer free animal welfare education courses that can be offered to schools, individuals or anyone else who may be looking to learn more on this issue. For further information on this or about how you can help, you can contact them at mocharaanimalrescue@live.ie.
County Tipperary Chamber and the Tipperary County Council are collaborating to introduce a county-wide gift card to champion ‘shop local’ and boost the local economy.
The Tipperary Gift Card is set to launch before Christmas as part of efforts to drive footfall and spend across the county in the towns of Nenagh, Carrick-OnSuir, Clonmel, Cahir, Cashel, Tipperary Town, Thurles, Templemore, and Roscrea.
Once launched, the Tipperary Gift Card will only be able to be spent with registered businesses, in person, locking spend into the county. There will be a 0% commission rate for the first 12 months for Tipperary businesses to accept the new gift card, keeping 100% of the transaction within the business. All types of businesses are eligible to accept the card, including retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism, health/beauty and services. Businesses don’t have to be a County Tipperary Chamber member to receive the new gift card.
Michelle Aylward, Chief Executive of the County Tipperary Chamber said: “Local businesses are the backbone of our Tipperary communities and now is the time for us to work together on a single shop local gift card
for the whole county that will be transformative for our towns.
“The Tipperary Gift Card is a phenomenal opportunity for Tipperary businesses to bring people through their doors with money to spend. With the zero commission to accept the card, there is no reason for a business not to be a part of this gift card.
And as all types of consumers facing businesses can accept the card, it spreads out the benefit across Tipperary. It will provide tangible support for businesses and help to pull our communities together.”
Sinead Carr, C.E. of Tipperary County Council stated: “The availability of such an opportunity in County Tipperary is something I have long envisaged, and I am particularly delighted to see that it will be in place for the Christmas 2024 period. Registering to accept the forthcoming Tipperary Gift Card is straightforward and cost-free. As we approach the key Christmas trading period, being a part of the gift card is a route to new revenue and new customers.”
The Tipperary Gift Card will be part of the multi award winning Town & City Gift Card concept active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Sligo and Wa-
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terford. Over €7 million Town & City Gift Cards were sold in Ireland in 2023, with around 80% of sales to organisations for staff rewards and incentives.
Colin Munro, the managing director of Miconex said: “What makes the Tipperary Gift Card unique is the technology behind it. The card is Mastercard backed so the balance gets automatically updated when customers spend. Customers can check their balance in moments using the QR code on the gift card. And there will be a digital version of the card that customers can upload to digital wallets. This all makes the process of accepting the gift card friction-free for businesses, and that is vital.”
Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council Cllr Declan Burgess stated: “The collaboration between County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council on the forthcoming county-wide Tipperary Gift Card is a fantastic example of organisations joining together for the benefit of their communities both socially and economically. When we look at the success of Town & City Gift Card programmes across Ireland, the potential of the new gift card to keep Tipperary money in Tipperary towns is considerable.”
Medallion day celebration in Aislinn Centre, Ballyragget, Kilkenny took place last Friday, it marked a memorable and heartfelt occasion at the Aiseiri, Aislinn Centre, as many individuals proudly receiving their recovery medallions. The event took place under beautiful weather, symbolizing hope and new beginnings for those present. Centre Manager Gareth Duffy warmly welcomed attendees, setting the tone for an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating the courage and resilience of those on the path to recovery.
A poignant moment that touched everyone’s hearts came from a parent who shared their family’s journey through the turmoil of addiction. Their words served as a stark reminder of the devastating impact addiction can have, not only on individuals but on families as a whole:
“Two years ago can feel like an eternity when you’re caught in the chaos of addiction. For us, it didn’t begin two years ago; it began five years ago when our son took drugs that are easily found in most towns across Ireland. Those years were a blur, filled with lies, theft, sleepless nights, and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. It’s like living in the worst season of Shameless – you don’t need to have seen the show to know the nightmare that is addiction. We faced drug debts, constant fear, and the looming dread of a funeral home and what’s left of your family holding each other starting into a hole in the ground that was made by the drugs that stole our beautiful child, wondering if that would be our son’s fate.”
“But two years ago, we found hope. We walked through the doors of the Aislinn Centre, this place we now call the ‘House of
Miracles’. Here, we found the support we desperately needed, and our family began to heal.”
The Medallion Day was not just a celebration of individual achievements, but also a testament to the power of community, support, and dedicated recovery programs. For many, the Aislinn Centre has become a beacon of hope, offering a lifeline to families and individuals battling the devastation of addiction.
The stories shared on this special day underscore the importance of ongoing support services in the fight against addiction. For all the families and individuals who have passed through Aislinn’s doors, the road to recovery is not one they walk alone.
For more information about the Aislinn Centre and its recovery programs, visit https://aiseiri.ie/ young-people/
CONDOLENCES
Sincere sympathy to the family, relatives, neighbours and friends of Paul Scally, Thurles. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
NATIONAL VOCATIONS OFFICE
Will be holding three open days for men, over 18 years of age, who wish to explore diocesan priesthood. Dublin (UCD), Galway (NUIG) and Thurles (Pallottine College) will hold these days during October and November. Information and registration forms can be found on the vocations.ie/exploring and further details can also be found on the church notice boards.
POSITIVE AGEING WEEK
Templemore Active Retirement are hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday October 2nd @ 3pm with Afternoon Tea, Bingo, and Line Dancing in the McAuley Centre Templemore. Everyone is welcome.
MOYNE BRIDGE CLUB
Winners on September 18th – 1st, Tony Gleeson and Anna Kiely, 2nd Lisa Dunne and Michael Ryan (Jnr), 3rd, Mick Kennedy & Tom Maher. Game continues each Tuesday at 7.30pm in Moyne Community Centre. New members very welcome.
TEMPLETUOHY COURSING LOTTO
This week’s lotto jackpot is now €15,500. Lucky dip winners of €25 were Gary Russell, Templemore, Mary Bourke, Clonmeen, Johnny Noonan, Clonboo, 59 Going Strong, Templetuohy.
MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB
The start of the cross-country season begins this Sunday with the County Even Age Juvenile & Novice Championships in Galbally starting at 11am. The best of luck to all our juvenile and novice athletes competing. Winner of Split the Bucket of €127 was Annie Ely.
FOOTBALL
Best of luck to our Golden Kilfeacle intermediate footballers and mentors this Friday night v..Galtee Rovers in the county semi final
HURLING
Hard luck to our intermediate hurlers and mentors last weekend. They put up a great show against Ballingarry in the County Intermediate semi-final at Cashel and came up just short by the narrowest of margins.
LOTTO
Our GAA club lotto jackpot now stands at a whopping €16,700. ickets just €2
Available locally and online at www.locallotto.ie
WHISTLIN DONKEYS
Our October bank holiday Sunday music extravaganza is heading our way in under four weeks in Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex main hall in Golden Tipperary.
Tickets just €22.50 available locally from Golden Post Office; John O’Brien Obs Kilross On 087 8253139; Nellie O’Connor on 087 6228932
The Whistlin Donkeys with DJ Richie and full bar facilities. Doors open at 8pm. Bar opens at 8pm Band on stage from 9.30pm Followed by disco with Dj Richie till late !!
Get your tickets ASAP folks as a brilliant night assured!!
ART CLASS
Adult art classes will begin in November in our Gaa complex Golden for 6 weeks with Mary Casdidy
All levels are welcome. All info please contact Joan on +353 86 382 3333 or Sheila on +353 86 317 4877
BINGO
Our gaa club bingo continues every Thursday night at 8pm in Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex main hall
Over €2,500 given out each night
Shop,/Tea / coffee open.
UPCOMING!!
Notice in from Tara Walsh Hair Studio in Golden Hills, Golden..
On Saturday the 26th of October i will be hosting a charity event called “blowdrys for
Thanks to everyone for their support.
MOYNE-TEMPLETUOHY GAA, LGFA & CAMOGIE
This week’s lotto jackpot is €5,200 with Paddy Daly, Kim Ryan, Mary & Seamus Butler, Aaron Patterson, Marie Gleeson & Eileen & Mick (Temple Bar) the lucky dip winners last week.
Well done to the U19 football team who have qualified for County B Final following their victory over Moneygall/Clonakenny.
Best of luck to the Junior A ladies football team in the County Final match against Arravale Rovers on Sunday next, October 6th at 11.30am in Bansha.
Support would be very much appreciated for our teams.
BIG BEE BOP.
The day of “TheBig Bee Bop” finally arrived when the amazing gigantic bee materialised to great acclaim from the parents and children who battled the elements to arrive at Burncourt Community Hall last Sunday. his installation -the work of 3rd to 6th Class was very much a make and do under the guidance of Brigid Teehan and Elka Wilson with the emphasis on sustainability, repurposing and reusing. The presentation of the Bee Song from the pre-school children of Busy Bees was charming and cheerfully rendered, well tutored by Sarah and Lisa.
October 11-Thursday -Cookery Demonstration with Mary O’ Farrell
October 19-Saturday- Willow Weaving with Elaine October 20- Sunday- Evening of Music & Song – Pat’s Cottage October 24- Thursday -Stories of Eamon Kelly with Pakie O’ Callaghan. Booking 0872887615
October 26 – Saturday- Pumpkin Workshop at Pine Nurseries
October 27- Sunday – Family Day at Burncourt Community Hall.
Enquiries -0872887615
“BLOOMING STYLE”
bumbleance” which is a childrens ambulance service,
It provides safe and comfortable transportation for Ireland’s young patients as they travel from home to hospital, hospice, treatment centres and respite, turning miles into smiles..
Proceeds from blowdrys that day will go to bumbleance. No other service expect blowdrys will be available that day
An online link is available for anyone wishing to support Tara’s wonderful fundraising event. https://blow-dry-for-bumbleance-24. raiselysite.com/tara-walsh
EXERCISE CLASS!!
2 fabulous Exercise classes are starting in our GAA complex Golden Easy does it fitness classes at 6.30pm. Full body fitness classes at 7.15pm. Block of 5 classes just €45. Contact Adrian on 087 2257095 to book into class.
CLOTHING COLLECTION
Huge thanks to everyone who supported our recent Clothing collection Your support was very much appreciated.
We are so lucky to live in a community where there is such an emphasis on conservation and nowhere more so than in the hands of renowned Beekeepers Micheál and Aoife whose knowledge is awe inspiring and who gave so generously of their time.
The Bee Bop was first class as members of the local Drama Group with local pupils told the story through mime of the plight of the bee,the dangers to its survival and our role in conservation. The cup of tea and chatter ensued with the children being artistically face painted and the adults in the hands of the magician. A Magical Day in the local Community Calendar. Our thanks to all who made the “Bee Bop”.
Our appreciation to Tipperary County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme for their belief in our efforts and their grant aid.
FOREST POETRY SERIES.
A wonderful event this Friday October 4 from 2-4pm when the acclaimed poet Eileen Sheehan will host a reading and workshop at Mountain Lodge .Though her poetry is set for the most part in her native Kerry, Eileen’s poetry has an appeal for all ages, dealing with childhood, growing up, parenthood, nature, old age.
Having attended workshops with Eileen, I believe she is an extraordinary storyteller with a wonderful voice.
There will be a Free Bus from Glengarra Car Park at 1.30pm but booking is essential. Contact Breeda 0876967661.
Tea and Cakes Served. Eileen will hold a workshop for 5th and 6th Class pupils on Friday morning.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 2024.
Before we have time to draw breath, the Annual Pumpkin Festival begins this week. And what an entertaining, artistic and fun filled programme it is.
October 5- Saturday- Social Dancing with Pat Daly October 6- Sunday- Harvest Mass
Glengarra Flower and Garden Club will host “Blooming Style” with Lynda Gardiner. “The art of wearing the right colour inspired by flowers”.
Jewellery and Club sales table available on the night.
When: Thursday, October 3 at 7.30pm in Burncourt Community Centre. Members: €5.00 and Non-Members €10.00 which includes Refreshments and Raffle. Membership will be collected on the night (€45.00) Book your place by TEXT to 086 608 6638 by Tuesday, October 1.
SYMPATHY
It was with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of Teresa O’ Sullivan, Shanbally. Like many women of her generation, Teresa was hard working, enterprising a homemaker. A lady with a welcoming smile, Teresa had a genuine interest in those she met with good intentions for their worries and cares.
Teresa’s well-known work to promote healing and blessings through Padre Pio’s intercession was tireless and done with a firm faith and one could but smile at her passing on the Feast Day of her revered saint.
Our condolences to her loving children Josephine T & Donal, her adored grandchildren Liam, Kate, Ronan and Aidan, son-inlaw John, daughter-in-law Lucy, sisters and brothers, Mary, Bridget, Christy, Josephine, Frances, Christina, Pat and David, nieces and nephews and all her kind relatives, friends and neighbours.
May Teresa rest in peace in the comfort of God’s Heavenly Kingdom.
PASSING OUT.
Our Congratulations to Daniel Reardon on his graduation as a member of An Garda Síochána.Well Done Daniel. Stay safe out there.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.
“It was said that a songbird in the house/was a harbinger of death for someone there/she claimed it was only a small soul gone astray and meant no harm to anyone”. Eileen Sheehan –“Songbird in the House”.
Nominations to join the Parish Council will open in the coming weeks.
Composition of the Next Parish Council: The Parish Council consists of 12 members. Four members of the outgoing Council have three years of their mandate left to serve and Fr. Bobby as Parish Priest is a permanent member of the Council. Therefore, there are seven vacancies to fill.
Nominations: When nominations open, you will be invited to submit your nomination via the ballot boxes in each Church.
Responsibilities of the Parish Council: As a member of the Parish Council, you will: Attend monthly meetings of the Council; Count and record weekly collections; Provide administrative support to the Parish Priest; Oversee the maintenance of both Churches; Support the Parish Priest in his pastoral duties where possible; Assist in the organisation of Parish events.
Further information about the nomination process will be issued in due course. In the meantime, you are invited to consider joining the Council or to discuss it with others in the Parish who are interested.
Calling All Scarecrow Creators! Attention all Halloween enthusiasts! The much-anticipated New Inn Spookfest 2024 is just around the corner! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity by entering our Scarecrow competition. Registration Details: October 13th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00pm at Rockwell Rovers GAA club.
If you can’t attend on the 13th, don’t worry! You can still register by sending a private message to the New Inn Festival Facebook page or by contacting us at 0876505889 to make alternative arrangements.
Please note, you don’t need to display your scarecrow on the registration day. However, we kindly ask that all entries be set up by October 21st to give our fantastic judges “The 2 Johnnies” enough time to evaluate your creations.
Join us for a spooktacular celebration and let your imagination run wild! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Sponsored by Little Treasures Crèche & Playschool.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
Don’t forget our Spooktacular Halloween Disco! Mark your calendars for a frightfully fun event! Our Halloween Disco will take place on Monday, October 28th (Bank Holiday) from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the New Inn Community Centre.
This event is perfect for children under 13, featuring a spe-
cial Mini Disco for our little ones aged U5. Enjoy outdoor refreshments provided by The Bean Box, participate in spooky games, and much more!
Admission is just €5 per child (cash only).
Don’t miss out on the chance to explore our enchanting Village Display! Parking will be available at the Rockwell Rovers GAA field. We look forward to seeing you there for an unforgettable Halloween celebration!
This is always an hugely enjoyable occasion for the children of the parish.
BALLINGARRY ICA COFFEE
MORNING INVITATION
The Ballingarry ICA warmly invites the community to join us for a delightful coffee morning in support of MS Ireland. On this Sunday, October 6 from 10am to 2pm at Ballingarry School. Join us for tea, coffee, and a selection of delicious cakes.
There will also be a raffle with exciting prizes!
All proceeds will go towards MS Ireland.
We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support for this important cause!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
PARISH LINKS AGM on Tuesday Nov 12 at 8pm. The Parish Links committee helps organise the Christmas Party each year for our senior members in the parish. All are welcome!
COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM NEW INN COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM on Thursday Nov 14 at 8pm.This is a great opportunity to get involved, learn about our activities, and help shape the future of our community. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congrats to Frank O’Connor who launched his book “Dying for a Breath” recently. Frank, a former resident of New Inn, shares his inspiring journey of healing after a life-saving lung transplant. This powerful collection of reflections explores challenges, recovery, and the profound lessons learned along the way.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Frank transformed his struggles into hope and purpose. Be part of the journey!
The book can now be purchased online at: www.orpenpress.com or at The Shop, Ollies Bar and Barron’s pub, New Inn. Cost: €15.
Proceeds will benefit Mater Hospital Foundation and Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA).
CHRISTMAS CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Join us for a festive evening at New Inn Church on Wednesday, December 4th! Enjoy per-
formances by Louise Morrissey, Sandy Kelly, John McNicholl, Fr. Bobby Fletcher, and The Ryan Turner Band. It promises to be a wonderful night filled with holiday cheer!
Tickets are now on sale at:The Shop (052 7462691), Ollie’s Bar (052 7462227), M F Barron (087 7595512) and Fr. Bobby (086 1927455).
All funds raised will go towards the church refurbishment. Don’t miss out on this special event!
The New Inn Community Centre recently completed a successful clothing collection that spanned several weeks, culminating in the collection of donated items on Monday, September 23rd.
On behalf of the NICC, Esther and Paddy would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed.
Your generosity is invaluable and will make a significant impact in our community. Thank you for your support!
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO
Results from 29/ 09/2024, nos are 08,10,21,23 - NO WINNER(s) Lucky Dips x4: - James Kirby, Christy & Noreen Peters, Brendan O Neill, & Lee O Connor. Sellers Rockwell Rovers x 3 and Phil Ryan c/o Ollies. This week’s jackpot is €4,400. Thank you for your continued support.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congrats to Debbie Byron, September monthly winner of €500 and to Jimmy Looby, seller who wins €100.
25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON
Winners on Wednesday September 25 with 11 games were M lMurphy / Jimmy Looby and in second place with 10 games each were Tony Donaghy / Ml O’Gorman. Table prizes to Cathy O’Gorman/ Phil O’Connor and Eillen Howley / Kitty Peters. Well done all.
Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome. Tea and refreshment afterwards.
SUPPORT TIPPERARY GAA’S HISTORIC FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN!
Buy a ticket for a chance to win a fully furnished home in Bregawn, Cashel, valued at €350,000, or opt for a cash prize of €300,000. Tickets are just €100, with €30 from each sold through our club going directly to support our community.
Get yours now from Rockwell Rover’s club treasurer Mary Newman or Rockwell Rover’s stripe checkout link -https:buy.stripe. com/00gbKv1mV4Pcfu0aFK or visit the official ‘Win a House’ website.
Together, let’s build a brighter future for our GAA facilities!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Glengoole Wednesday 10am to 2pm, Gortnahoe Thursday 10am to 1pm. The rosary is recited before Mass in Glengoole every Saturday evening.
SACRAMENTAL DATES
The dates have been announced for the following sacraments in the parish. Confirmation will take place on Friday 28th February at 11am and First Holy Communion will be held on Saturday 17th May at 11am.
CHIROPODIST
Deirdre Moore will attend The Millenium Family Resource Centre, Glengoole on Monday 7th October. Please phone Deirdre on 089 447 8511 to make an appointment.
MEN ON THE MOVE CLASSES
Will take place every Monday morning 11:15 - 12:15 in Millenium Family Resource Centre Glengoole. Gentle fitness with a focus on Men’s Health, Nutrition Advice, Maintaining Mobility Levels and Positive Ageing. To book contact Alice at 083 1014313
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 John & Nicky Murgatroyd, who won €195 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 October Split the Pot will be in support of the Gortnahoe Christmas lights. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.
400 CLUB DRAW
The results for September, 1st Prize €200 Timmy Campion, Graiguewood, 2nd Prize €100, John Morris, Foilacamin. Other prize winners were Claire & Declan Prendergast, Glengoole, Liam & Mally Noonan, Newhall, Joan Carroll, Urard, Thomas Kavanagh, Urlingford, Eoin Teehan,
WE REMEMBER THIS WEEK:
Friday October 4th. In Curreeney Church at 7.30 Months mind Mass for Winnie McGrath, Ballycarron.
Friday October 4th. In Templederry Church at 7.30 p.m. First Anniversary Mass for Pat Gleeeson Tiermoyle. (Please note time of this Mass) Sunday October 6th. In Killeen church at 10 am. First Anniversary Mass for Pakie Whelan, Folinamuck.
SYMPATHY::
We extend the sympathy of our community to the family of Kathleen Gormley (nee O’Connell) Bouladuff and Kilcommon who was laid to rest recently. We extend our sympathies also to her sister Teresa Rohan and family, Folinamuck and to the extended Gormley, Rohan and O Connell families. Templederry parish office remains open each week on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm.
People may order Masses, Weddings etc etc and
OOLA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bingo every Tuesday Night @ 8pm all welcome
Cards Progressive 45 Drive Thursday Nights @ 8pm Sharp all welcome.
Results from September 26th 1st place, Philip Grant & Kay Walsh 2Nd place Larry Ryan & Eileen
Moloney
Table Prizes Pakie Jones, John Lunch, Mike Green, Tom Kenny
OOLA YOUTH CLUB
Oola Youth Club every Saturday Junior club up to
Grange, Mary Harding, Glengoole and Ann Raleigh, Glengoole South. Promoters prize winner was Martin Campion. GAA
Congratulations to the U17B hurlers who won the County Final against Roscrea last Saturday evening also to the Junior C team who won the Mid Tipperary Championship last Sunday against Loughmore. Commiserations to the Gortnahoe Glengoole Premier Intermediate team who lost narrowly to Carrick Swans last Sunday.
AIMS SUPPORT WORKER
MFRC Childcare is recruiting an AIM Support Worker for our preschool service based in the Millenium Family Resource Centre Glengoole, Thurles. This is a part time temporary contract for 15 hours per week Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm up until 27th June 2025.
Qualifications required: Minimum Level 5 childcare. Closing date for applications Friday 11th October at 12 noon. Interviews will take place on Friday 18th October
request information from the parish records. Phone 0504/52988, 087/6564933 during the opening hours of 11.am. To 1 p.m. Or you can email Templederryparishoffice@gmail.com with your request.
SCOR NA NOG 2024.
Anyone interested in taking part in Scor na nOg 2024 please give your name to one of the following committee members . Eithne 087/4144477. Joan 086/8185124. Joanne 087/6930093 Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Actors etc., etc. Are all welcome. All those under 17 on 1st January 2024 are eligible to take part.
KILLEEN SINGING AND MUSIC NIGHT. The Killeen singing and music night will take place in Kennedy’s Pub, Killeen on Wednesday night October 9 at 9 pm. All are welcome.
TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO
Last week’s draw was held in The Forde, Ballinaclough and there was no winner of the Jackpot. This weeks draw will be in Kennedy’s, Glastrigan and the Jackpot will be €10,400.
please contact Donna at oolayouthclub@yahoo.com
OOLA CHRISTMAS FAIR (STALLS WANTED ) Oola Christmas Fair will take place on December 8th. We are now taking bookings for stalls. if you are a crafter, a maker or a Baker looking to sell your products
Please contact us at oolayouthclub@yahoo.com
BALLYLOOBY/CASTLE-
GRACE GAA
Result: 24/9/24: No jackpot winner. No match three winners. Lucky Numbers: 8, 13, 18 & 19. Four lucky dips: Kieran O’Donnell, Audrey Fitzgerald, Alice Fleming & Marian Power. Next week’s jackpot €1,100
The club extend their thanks for your continued support. Tickets available at usual outlets & clubforce.com-Ballylooby/Castlegrace Gaa
YOGA WITH MARIE
Yoga continues on Monday,at
9:45am & Chair Yoga at 11:15am Tai Chi Classes Thursday’s at 9:45am
AGE STRONG
Age strong with Joanne Physiotherapist
Tuesday’s in Duhill Hall at 6:45pm
YOGA WITH NOELETTE
Continues in Duhill Hall on Thursday’s at 7pm
GAEILGEOIRÍ NA
DÚCHOILLE
Irish speaking class will continue on this FRIDAY October 4th in Duhill Hall at 7pm. Suitable for all age groups.
PEERS STANDING STRONG
TOGETHER/ U MATTER
Peers Standing Strong Together/ U Matter had two very well attended events this weekend in St. Paul’s Community Centre in Clogheen. On Friday night the group hosted an Emotional Contentment Talk by Eddie Kendrick ( mental health councellor) This talk was exceptional and every-
one got so much positivity out of it. Eddie gave lots of advice on how to train you mind to staying positive. Not only was there excellent advice and techniques discussed on the night but his talk was delivered in a very entertaining , engaging way and he captivated the audience for the entire duration of the talk. There was a break during the talk and everyone enjoyed some delicious refreshments and more importantly a good chat. A sincere thanks to Eddie Kendrick for giving us his time and to Clogheen Community Council for helping to fund the event and well done to all who attended, making it such a worthwhile event.
On Saturday morning from 10 am to 12 pm the hall was open for our coffee morning which takes place on the last Saturday of every month. This is getting to be a very popular event with people coming from Clogheen and all the surrounding areas for a chat , tea , coffee , scones and toast. Save the date for the next one ( Saturday 26th October) because it’s a wonderful opportunity to get out and meet people in a very relaxed atmosphere in the hall in Clogheen.
SYMPATHY
The death occurred of Teresa O’Sullivan (nee Keating) Shanbally, Clogheen. We extend our sympathy to her son Donal, daughter Josephine T, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters & extended family. Teresa’s funeral mass took
Kathleen Moloney
place in Our Lady of Assumption Church Burncourt followed by interment in adjoining Cemetery Thursday Sept 26th.
Sympathy is also extended to the family & relatives of Mary Quinn, Woodview, Cahir who passed away during the week.
May they rest in peace.
GAA NEWS
U7 Go Games Hurling Blitz
Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA hosted an U7 Go Games Hurling Blitz on Saturday 21st Sept and welcomed teams from Fr Sheehy’s, St Pat’s, St Mary’s, Mullinahone, Ballybacon and Clonmel Óg.
The boys showed huge improvement, with great teamwork on display.
Thanks to all the parents for their continued support.
Thank you also to our coaches & volunteers who helped out on the day.
U15B
Congratulations to the U15B Hurling Team & Management on their South Final win:
Knockmealdown Gaels 3-13
Killenaule 1-8
County Junior A Football Qtr
Final: Ballylooby/ Castlegrace 0-09 (9) Knockavilla Kickhams 3-04 (13)
Not our day, but well done to the lads on a brilliant effort today and all year.
Best of luck to Kickhams
South Tipp U17B Football League
Knockmealdown Gaels 3-08
Ardfinnan 1-04
Standing Strong Together/ U Matter
very well
U15B SOUTH HURLING FINAL
Knockmealdown Gaels: 3-13 (22) Killenaule: 1-8 (11)
Congratulations to the team on a great win. Keep an eye on social media for the county semi-final fixture.
Team: Harry Byrne (0-1), Liam Klonowski, Paudie French, Noah McCarthy, Eoghan Davey, Darragh Quinlan, Harry O’Grady, James Morrissey, Liam Proven, Donnacha Hurley, Shane O’Mahoney, Jason Carey (1-1), Luke O’Donnell, Eoin Ryan (2-1), Jack Galvin (0-10,8f).
Subs: Shane Hickey for Liam Klonowski, Tadgh Dunlea(inj), Jamie Lonergan, Danny O’Connor, Ben McGrath, Donnacha Dunlea.
SOUTH TIPP MINOR B FOOTBALL
Knockmealdown Gaels: 3-8 (17) Ardfinnan: 1-4 (7)
We were delighted to be awarded a sports capital grant of €186,869 for the development of our hurling wall, Astro and storage shed. The committee are working hard on finance and obtaining formal approvals.
FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB LOTTO
Lotto numbers 1,5,22,26. We had no jackpot winner, 1 match 3 wins €150- Joe Bailey Burncourt. Next weeks jackpot will be €1,950 in The Market Stone Clogheen.
Thanks for your continued support.
TERESA O SULLIVAN R.I.P.
The recent passing of Teresa O’Sullivan (née Keating), of Casa-Pio, Shanbally, Clogheen, in St. Theresa’s Hospital, has deeply saddened the community. Teresa was a dedicated and active member of the community, always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. She held a deep devotion to St. Padre Pio, often sharing sacred relics with the sick as a gesture of comfort and faith. Teresa was predeceased by her husband Danny, her sister Ann and brother Tom, she is survived by her daughter Josephine T and Donal, her grandchildren Liam, Kate, Ronan and Aidan and all her extended family. Following requiem mass in Burncourt church, internment took place in the adjoining cemetery. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace
VEE ROVERS F.C.
Shanbally United, Galbally provived the opposition for the youths at Burncourt on Saturday.
conditions a very competitive first half looked like finishing scoreless, when two excellent goals from Keelan Williams just before the break turned the game on its head. the first came from a waited pass by Harrision Conway and the second was a carbon copy of the first with the assist this time coming from Daire English. Galbally began the second half on the front foot and pulled a goal back after three minutes.
Harrision Conway restored the home side two goal lead on the hour mark with a fine finish and this was aided by a couple of fine saves by the home keeper Cian Carroll. The inform Keelan Williams completed the scoring with two more goals to give Shanbally all three points on a scoreline 5-1.
All junior games were cancelled on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions. Congratulations to Knockmeal Down Gaels on winning their under 15 B championship final on Saturday.
ACE OF HEARTS DRAW
The weekly Jackpot which on Monday night, September 23, was €2300 failed to produce an outright winner on the night while the following collected runners-up prizes which were as follows, €50 to Caoimhe Donovan c/o Con Aherne (first name drawn), €25 each to Margaret Lynch Monard, Neil Aherne c/o Con Aherne, Shane O’Brien Monard and Dick Ryan c/o T.O’Dwyer. The sellers prize went to Kathleen Irwin and the Jackpot for last Monday night, September 30, increased to €2400.
CHRISTMAS SHOP
With a closing day of October 3, a reminder to anyone who intend making online Christmas purchases should do so this week by contacting Noreen Ryan at or Chloe Ryan or on the Sologhead GAA website for the full online link.
SPORTS CAPITAL GRANTS
In the recent tranche of Sports Capital Grants as announced last week, being one of the many Tipperary clubs to receive a grant Sologhead GAA Club were awarded €9011
ST NICHOLAS FC
The winner of their weekly 50/50 fundraiser Draw on last Wednesday night, September 25, was Gemma Kirby of Kyle who collected €200 and MJ Buckley of the Limerick Junction Food Bistro picked up the free Christmas Draw entry for €1000
With the weather having wiped out last Sunday’s League and Cup fixtures it’s back to fixtures this Sunday, October 6, with a Munster Junior Shield Rd 2 tie
KILCASH COMMUNITY CENTRE
The AGM of Kilcash Community Centre will take place on Tuesday, October 8th at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. As a facility for the local community the Centre provides a valuable amenity. The building has evolved into a comfortable and well-appointed location for the many activities which are held there, as regular patrons will be aware of. The Centre is in the fortunate position of not carrying any debt and with no major projects at the moment, committee work and meetings are not demanding. New members welcome.
GAA
Best wishes to our senior footballers who play Clonmel Commercials on Sunday next in Cashel at 2.45pm in the Co. Semi-final. Your support for the parish would be greatly appreciated. This game will be preceded by the other semifinal which features
Michael Martin in Cahir last Saturday in the Shamrock Bar and Restaurant. With Margaret and Hughie proprietors
with Sally Park (Odhrans) Nenagh, kick off in Bohertrime is 3pm.
TIPPERARY RACES
This Sunday, October 6, Tipperary Racecourse will stage their Annual October Super Sunday meeting which includes four graded National Hunt races and one graded flat race.
In what should be a cracking day’s racing, the action will commence with the first race at 1-20pm.
CARDS
The card game 45 is still very much alive and continues each Monday night in Monard Community Hall commencing at 9pm where you can pit your skills and wits against players like Lar Keeffe and Michael Ryan (C) who usually in the scent of a final generally hold all the aces
BEST WISHES
To any of our parishioners who may be ill in hospital at this time or recovering in nursing homes or at home, we send you our best wishes and look forward to seeing you out and about when the weather is a little kinder than it is presently.
WEEKLY NOTES
To ensure the continuation of the weekly notes column in the Tipp Echo (delivered free throughout the whole of the county), The Nationalist and the Tipperary Star, I would urge all groups or bodies within the parish that have any item or event they want highlighted, please e-mail details to me before 10pm on the Sunday night prior to publication… Phone and e-mail details at top of column.
Moyle Rovers v Loughmore Castleliney at 1pm
KILSHEELAN UNITED.
50/50 Draw
Congratulations to Jason Lyons who scooped €437 in the 50/50 draw. Please don’t forget to purchase tickets for next Saturdays draw and be in with a chance of winning the pot. Tickets for sale in all local businesses.
TSDL Youths League Division Two: Two Mile Borris (B) 2 Kilsheelan United 4
SFAI U16 National Cup Round 1: Slievenamon Celtic FC 3-0 Clover United FC FUNDING RECEIVED
Slievenamon Celtic/Kilsheelan
United FC were thrilled to receive the news this week that we have received €60,000 from the Community Sports Facilities Fund for Sports Clubs and facilities.
This funding will go a huge way in our club development as we look to enhance facilities for the local community.
KILCASH CARD GAME
Progressive 25 card game continues every Wednesday in Kilcash Community Centre . Commencing at 8.30pm sharp. Prize money: Two thirds of the door takings. Admission €10 (including raffle). Your support is much appreciated.
KILCASH LADIES CLUB Club activities are ongoing with our members Chair Yoga classes each Thursday night during September.
October 10th is the date for our Annual General Meeting at 8pm. New members very welcome, LINGAUN VALLEY TOURISM Lingaun Valley Tourism Group will hold their Annual General Meeting in the Carrig Hotel on Thursday October 3rd at 8pm where “5000 years of history within a 25km” will be discussed and also a plan going forward plus the election of new board members and review of the annual report. All are welcome.
GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS
On Friday night in New Inn at 7.30 our intermediate footballers will meet Golden Kilfeacle in the county championship semi-final. The draws for the West under 21 championships have been made. In under 21A football we meet Clonoulty Rossmore in the quarter-final with the winners meeting Knockavilla Kickhams in the semi-final. Under 21B hurling has 3 teams: ourselves, Lattin Cullen and Rockwell Rosegreen. It will be played on a round robin basis with the top two advancing to the final.
GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner
in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €18,050. Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Grace Hayes, Michael McGrath, Dermot Breen and Siobhan Condon. Seller’s prize €20: Galtee Rovers Senior Club. 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
The club draw for September was held on Saturday night. The top prize winners were: John Ryan Lisnagual €600; Michael Peters, Kilnacask €300; Mairead Connolly, Emly €150. Full draw results are available
in local shops and on the Galtee Rovers social media pages. If you wish to join the draw, please contact draw sellers or any committee member.
WIN A HOUSE
Tipperary GAA has launched a win a house draw, for a fully furnished home in Bregawn, Cashel valued at €350,000. Alternatively, the winner can choose a cash prize of €300,000.
Tickets costing €100 each will be available from the club. To encourage local engagement, €30 from each ticket sold through Galtee Rovers will remain with the club. Please contact any committee member if you are interested in joining the draw.
Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee Church Gate Collections
The Annual Church Gate Collections for the Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee will take place this weekend in Drangan and Cloneen.
The Cloneen Church Gate Collection will be taken up before 7pm mass in Cloneen on this Saturday evening, October 5, and the Drangan Church Gate Collection will be taken up before 11am mass in Drangan on Sunday, morning October 6.
These very important collections provide much needed funds for the erection and maintenance of Memorials throughout South Tipperary to those who gave their lives in the Irish War of Independence and Civil War for the measure of freedom we enjoy today.
The Third Tipperary Brigade Old IRA Commemoration Committee has donated valuable funds in past years for the upkeep of the Seventh Battalion Memorial Grotto in Drangan Village, and we hope that this will happen again this year.
Please be generous with your donations to this cause and help to remember the generation which gained for us the freedom.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
GAA Lotto Results
Tuesday September 24 Numbers Drawn were 4, 5, 20, 24. No jackpot winner. One match 3 winner was Michelle Boland, Congrats. Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 4, 6, 18, 20. No winners.
Next draw will be on the October 8 for jackpot of €11,800, don’t miss out, play online or in your local shops, pubs, garages or hairdressers and it could be you!!!
The Annual General meeting of Drangan Community Centre will be held on Monday October 14 at 8.00. As this is our first AGM since before Covid we hope to see a large gathering of volunteers and new committee members.
SOUTH UNDER 15 HURLING SHIELD SEMI FINAL
On Saturday last our under 15 hurlers travelled to Davin Park Carrick on Suir where they played Clerihan in the semi-final of the South Tipperary Shield. Unfortunately victory went to Clerihan by 4-11 to 2-12. The team was: Jamie Holohan, Eoin O’Brien, Liam Richardson, Aidan Morrissey, Conor Danagher, James Egan, Mikey O’Brien, Donncha Foley, Jack Gleeson, Eddie Hayden, Tiernan O’Brien, Darragh Fitzgerald, Tom Butler, Daniel Holden, Mikey Slattery, Paddy O’Brien, Jack Slattery, Jack Ryan. We thank the players for the several evenings and days of enjoyment they gave us over the last six months. Thanks to manger Richie Butler coach Nigel Cleere and selectors Michael Danagher and Jimmy O’Brien. A special word of thanks to the parents and grandparents who drove the players to matches.
COUNTY JUNIOR A & B
HURLING
It was a busy weekend for our Junior Hurlers with both teams out in action over the weekend. First up was our Junior B Hurlers who took on Cappawhite in the County Quarter Final last Saturday in Golden. Unfortunately we came out on the wrong side of 3-15 to 0-11 scoreline.
Team on the day was: Paddy Moroney, Jack Cuddihy, Conor Gorey, Keith Morrissey, Jack Cleere, Colm Dunne, Robbie Noonan, Shane Gorey, Frank Meagher, Gerard Horan, Damien
SINCERE SYMPATHY
To the McCarty Family, Tinahinch, on the death of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and loving friend to many, Maura. Maura was interred last week in Cappa. Cup of Tea and light refreshments for everyone after Mass on Saturday evening 5th October in Cappawhite Community centre for everyone to welcome our new priest, Fr. O Donohue and to thank all the priests and all in ministry in our Church and all who help with the everyday running of our parish.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The popular Nordic walking
Nicholas Moroney
Barry, Jack Meagher, Jamie Brett, Aaron Cronin, Conor Brett, Mark Slattery, Ciaran Mockler, James Ryan, Niall Keane, Brian O’Halloran, Sean Ryan, Cameron.
Our Junior A Hurlers were out in County Semi Final action last Sunday when they took on Kiladangan in Templetuohy. In a game where there was nothing between the teams we came up short, 1-11 to 1-10.
Team on the day : John Moroney, Evan Holohan, Pauric O’Brien, Bill Cuddihy, Conor Duggan, Cathal Mahoney, Seán Nash, Willie Cleere, Cian Crannitch, Richie Needham, Aidan Fitzgerald, Cathal Foley, Tony O Brien, Daithi Hogan, Eoin Ryan, Frank Meagher, Jamie Broderick, Finn Madigan, Michael Boland, Paddy Moroney, Conor Gorey.
We would like to thank players and management for their time and commitment throughout the year. The year is not over yet though as we have Junior Football Semi Final to look forward to this Saturday when we take on Knockavilla in Littleton at 1.
UPCOMING GAA FIXTURES
Co. Junior A Football Semi Final on Saturday, Oct 5 in Littleton at 1.00 St. Patricks V Knockavilla Kickhams
South Under 13 Winter Hurling League Division 2 Sunday Oct 6 in Anner Park Cloneen at 10 amSt. Pats V Ballybacon Grange
Sunday Oct 13 in Ballingarry at 10 am Ballingarry V St. Patricks
South Under 17 Football
Championship
Sun Oct 6 in Mullinahone at 1.00 Mullinahone V St. Patricks
South Under 21 B Football
Championship on Sat Oct 19 in Anner Park Cloneen at 4.00 St. Patricks V Swan
South Under 21 A Hurling Championship Semi Final on Sat Oct 26 at 3.30 St. Pats V Swan or Killenaule
Ballymacarbry Community Centre recently had a visit from the Today FM team and radio host Alison
Here the gang are enjoying a delicious lunch when taking a break from their work. Thanks to all at Today FM especially Alison, and her wonderful team for showcasing all that is good about Ballymacarbry!!!
TODAY FM’S ALISON CURTIS CALLS BY!!
We were recently paid a visit by Today FM and their hugely popular weekend radio host Alison Curtis here at the centre in Ballymacarbry! The visit was part of Today FMs ‘My Town’ campaign where they celebrate small towns and villages around Ireland that demonstrate the very best in community spirit. We were thrilled that the team accepted Ballymacarbry Community Centre’s invite to pop down and meet the many wonderful people and groups that make the Ballymacarbry area such a great community.
We expect some of the content recorded on the day to feature on Alisons weekend show in the coming weeks. We’ll keep you posted when we know more!! Thanks to all at Today FM especially Alison, and her wonderful team for showcasing all that is good about Ballymacarbry!!!
PUBLIC MEETING IN BALLYMACARBRY
discuss road safety issues in Ballymacarbry with regards to (but not limited to) footpaths, traffic calming and our village bus stop. The group urge people to come and help make our village a safer place to work, live and play. People are also requested to share details of this meeting with people who may not have access to social media etc.
BOOK YOUR WINTER ASTROTURF SLOT
Slots in our astroturf facility are being booked up fast by various groups, so if you are interested in making a booking, please contact us ASAP. Other facilities available to book for classes/ events include our large wooden floor hall, our small timber floor yoga/exercise room and our modern gym facility.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE CENTRE RETURN!
late. Contact us at the centre via our email address (info@ballymacarbry.com) or via the centres phone number (086 032 8467).
TESCO COMMUNITY FUND
We would like to remind people that our Playground fundraiser has once again been accepted as a chosen cause for Tesco Clonmel’s latest Blue Token Community Fund Campaign. Please get behind this great campaign and submit as many Blue Tokens as possible into the Ballymacarbry Playground collection box as you carry out your shop at Tesco. CIAN’S CONVOY FOR CANCER
continues on Thursday. for 3 more weeks from 11am to 12.
BINGO
Every Friday night in the community centre. Great prizes. All are welcome. Volunteers are badly needed , just a few hours once a month .
LGFA
Best of luck to the Intermediate Footballers who play Templemore on Sunday @1:30 in Bansha in a county final. Get out and support!
GAA
Congratulations to our U12A team who are Garda Cup Champions following victory this morning over Kickhams. Our
U12D team were defeated by eventual Group 4 winners Éire Óg Annacarty at the semi-final stage in Cappawhite. Well done to the Junior hurlers who won a west final on Wednesday last and then continued their success on Saturday beating St. Patrick’s from Drangan/Cloneen in a county quarter final.
Best of luck in the semi boys! Hard luck to the intermediates who lost the county semi last weekend. A great game of hurling hard luck boys.
DID YOU KNOW
55% of the cars in the world were Model T Fords in 1916! This record is yet to be broken.
A number of local people have asked us at the centre to promote a public meeting which will take place this coming Friday evening (Oct 4th) at 7.30pm in the community centre. The meeting will
Again as the winter approaches we remind people that you can book your children’s party at the centre for a very reasonable rate. Parties have access to our astroturf facility and our kitchen facilities. Our wonderful new Panda Playground offers a new dimension to our offering for children’s parties, so make sure to get your booking in before it’s too
the Christmas
on Saturday 28th December@ 8pm in Cahir house hotel
all proceeds going towards the running costs of Funday 2025 which is in aid of Ardfinnan Community Centre.
It will be table Bingo with over €3,000 in prize money including €1,000 jackpot guaranteed to be
Preparations are continuing for what promises to be a huge event. In memory of Cian Morrissey, the Morrissey family and friends of Cian are organizing a tractor/truck/car run along with a family fun day on Sunday November 3rd from 11am. The event will be hosted in the community centre in Ballymacarbry with all proceeds going to The Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford. To support this great event and worthy cause please contact the organisers by email ciansconvoyforcancer@gmail. com or call 083-3810107 or 0876429404.
won on the night. There will be music afterwards at 10.30pm by Lorraine and Caoimhe which guarantees to be a fantastic night.
are €25
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Representatives from Tipperary County Council, Tipperary Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) and the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) recently welcomed Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD to Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Thurles where she officially launched two new mental health initiatives: the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing project’ and ‘Planet Youth Tipperary’
The ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ project provides clubs across the county with information boards bearing contact details for mental health and wellbeing organisations. Leas Cathaoirleach Imelda Goldsboro commented, “The project is an effective strategy to support our community to be informed on where to seek supports for mental health and wellbeing”.
Derval Howley, Head of Service, Health and Wellbeing, HSE South East Community Health-
care, also welcomed the launch of the two initiatives: “The HSE is delighted to welcome the launch of both the Planet Youth Project for Tipperary and Wicklow, and the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Project for Tipperary. We look forward to continuing to work across County Tipperary on initiatives to improve health outcomes, particularly for young people. I would encourage people to take time each day for the simple but effective ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’, as research has demonstrated the benefits of connecting with others, being active, taking notice, learning and giving.”
A second initiative, Planet Youth Tipperary, was also launched at the event. Planet Youth Tipperary is a five-year initiative that will see young people surveyed in schools across the county. The resulting data will inform future community initiatives in promoting and improving the overall health and wellbeing of young people in communities across
the county.
The initiative is an inter-agency collaboration between TETB, the HSE, Tusla, Youth Work Ireland Tipperary and Tipperary County Council, all members of CYPSC.
Minister Butler remarked that “I was delighted to be in Tipperary today to launch both the Planet Youth and the “Five Ways to Wellbeing” boards. Both projects act to shine a spotlight on the importance of both physical and mental health for our overall wellbeing.”
“Since becoming Minister for Mental Health and Older People in 2020, I have always been clear about the linkage and the importance of mental health and wellbeing, there is no health without mental health.”
“Both projects align very well with the ethos of Sharing the Vision, our national mental health policy, and Connecting for Life our self-harm and
suicide prevention strategy, with the strong focus on positive mental health promotion, and early intervention. The boards are a result of a fantastic partnership, and they are now up in all Tipperary GAA Clubs, with their practical and hopeful messages, and key information on supports for those who need it. I would love to see them displayed all over Ireland.”
Speaking at the event, Stephanie O’Callaghan, who is Tusla’s CYPSC co-ordinator said, “At the heart of Planet Youth Tipperary is the participation of young people. The survey allows us to hear first-hand about their lived experiences. This is crucial as the responses will inform the aids we put in place to help young people across the county in the months and years ahead”.
There was also representation from Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg at the launch who were involved in the design of the survey.
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at the launch of Planet Youth at TÚS Campus in Thurles are L to R: Catherine Doyle, CFSN (Child and Family Support Network) Co-ordinator South Tipperary; Stephanie O’Callaghan, Tipperary CYPSE Coordinator; Mary Butler TD, Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people; Sandra Collins, Senior Prevention Partnership and Family Support Manager; and Fiona McCarthy, Tusla.
To raise awareness of the blight of roadside litter, Tipperary County Council is supporting a Countywide Clean-up from 11th - 13th October. We are encouraging everyone to join in this County wide clean-up event. Get together as a group, rally your neighbours, friends, work colleagues or join with your local Tidy Towns group, Residents Group or Sports Club and lets all work together as a team to help keep our communities clean.
Solving the County’s litter problem is not easy. The campaign is urging everyone to take personal responsibility for disposing of their litter correctly to Keep Tipp Litter Free and to protect our environment for now and future generations.
Speaking at the recent launch of the Team Tipp County Clean-Up, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council, Councillor Declan Burgess said:
“I am delighted to be launching the 2024 County Clean-Up here in my home town of Cashel. We are seeing more and more indiscriminate dumping of litter on the approach roads to our towns and villages. This is not what we want visitors to be greeted with when they visit our County. Not alone is this creating a poor impression, but litter has a detrimental effect on our environment and public health. Those responsible for roadside littering are undermining the fantastic work carried out by committed volunteers and Tidy Town groups, who work alongside Tipperary County Council to keep the County clean. We all have a part to play in keeping Tipperary Tidy.”
Getting involved is easy, interested groups should register by visiting www.tipperarycoco.ie/environment/environment/environment-latestnews/2024/registration-open-tipp-team-county-clean and follow the link to register by this Friday, 4th October to receive a free litter pick pack which will be available for collection from County Council Offices in Nenagh, Clonmel, Thurles, Tipperary and Carrickon-Suir from Tuesday next, 8th October.
Litter collected in specially branded bags will be accepted free of charge at any of Tipperary County Council’s Recycling Centres the week after the Clean-up from 14th to 19th October. Collections can also be
arranged by contacting the Environment and Climate Action Section on 0818 06 5000 or emailing litterpick@tipperarycoco.ie
Photos submitted of clean-ups will be entered in a prize draw for some great prizes.
Photos can be emailed to litterpick@tipperarycoco.ie
To find out more visit www.tipperarycoco.ie or call the Environment & Climate Action Section on 0818 06 5000. Let’s all work together to give our countryside a helping hand and keep our County Clean
To raise awareness of the blight of roadside litter, Tipperary County Council is supporting a Countywide Clean-up from October 11 to 13.
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Officer, Environment and Climate Action, Tipperary County Council); Tom Power, and Pat Buckley.
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ON THE back of a disappointing result in the opening round of the AIL – All Ireland League, Clonmel had a tough task against Tullamore on Saturday last, having lost both home and away to them last season. With a losing bonus point, earned in the opening round, we started the season after Round 1 down the table. Clonmel were hungry to change things and if they learned anything from the previous week and indeed last year, it was that they could take no chances.
Clonmel made a couple of changes to the starting XV; Tim Nugent starting at loosehead and Tom Noonan at flanker. Luke Hogan also made a return to the wing.
A fine day with virtually no wind made perfect playing conditions and indeed there was much in the soft hands of attack all afternoon. Tullamore started strong and Clonmel were on the back foot. Whilst Clonmel battled hard, Tullamore had a firm foothold in the opening moments and Clonmel gave away a penalty on seven minutes.
But it wasn’t long before the hosts were awarded a penalty from the first scrum laying down a marker of their intentions for rest of the day. Indeed it must be said the set pieces were rock solid for Clonmel all afternoon. Nugent starting at loosehead made a huge impact and deservedly got Man of the Match.
First centre Joey O’Connor kicked Clonmel’s first penalty with assurance. Mere seconds later, Tullamore got a turnover and kicked down the field. But fullback Jack Walsh was ready and caught it keenly before racing up the wing. Hooker Jason Monua was hot on his heels and came into the line with great front row pace. He passed it along to centre Henry Buttimer who took it confidently and went over the line for Clonmel’s first try. O’Connor added the extras.
Clonmel continued with the attack with great carries by Lock Tony Cantwell and Monua. Albert Fronek, an out-and-out athlete, kept coming off his wing and was liable to pop up anywhere in the game. He supported the ball carriers left and right and had a part to
play in all the tries.
But Tullamore found new attacking form and it took the strength of tighthead Ben Everard, one of our strongest ball carriers, to jackal and steel the ball. Clonmel kicked for touch and Noonan soared into the air to win the lineout. They spread the ball wide, putting the ball through the hands and, in what was a great team try out of the top-drawer, Fronek finished perfectly to score 27 minutes in.
But Tullamore came back with the attack and as their winger took off, Nugent stuffed him into touch and Clonmel wasted no time in winning their next lineout. But as the clock ticked towards halftime, an infringement by Clonmel gave away a penalty. Tullamore took the three points and Clonmel went into the break 15-6 ahead.
It was a scrappy opening to the second half and Clonmel lost their focus. Tullamore stepped Clonmel’s defence to score in the corner. They failed to convert but with nothing between the two teams at 15-11, it was a nerve-wracking opening to the second half. Tullamore stayed on top and were back in attack. They ran hard, leaving the Clonmel supporters gasping, but another fine tackle by Nugent saved Clonmel yet again. Buttimer was in flying form, playing like a true captain and ably helped by O’Connor worked seamlessly to keep possession up the pitch.
The Clonmel coaches emptied the bench. A young Bobby Doherty from Munster clubs and Waterpark made his first-ever AIL cap having just turned 18 in July. He made a fine impact off the bench for Clonmel, soaring into
the air to win the lineouts and his tackle count was especially high for a first outing at senior rugby. After a dominant phase by Clonmel, O’Connor gave a back door pass to Buttimer who chased onto the ball and braced for the line. He scored under the posts and O’Connor never flinched taking the extras. This pair were on fire and Clonmel led 22-11 with 18 minutes left on the clock.
It was all Clonmel from here on in. But in keeping with taking
no chances, Clonmel remained cautious and with their next penalty took the points. Veteran Alex Sheehan has lost nothing in his years in terms of speed and it wasn’t long before he gave a dummy pass and raced into space to score in the corner. O’Connor converted. And in Clonmel’s last penalty of the game, they kicked the next three points to lead 3511.
And so the score remained in a fine outing by Clonmel. With four
tries, Clonmel picked up a winning bonus point and now sit a comfortable fifth on 2C table with six points. But whilst it’s a step in the right direction – we have a long way to go.
We face Dolphin at home next Saturday and after their relegation from 2B and with two home wins under their belt, we will be hoping the first trip away will change their winning form.
Many thanks to our U10s who provided the Match Day Guard
Munster Junior League Div 1 KILFEACLE 35
Report by Denis Wade
ON SUNDAY last Kilfeacle and District welcomed Mallow to Morrissey Park for the opening fixture of the Munster Junior League Division 1. Both teams finished 2nd and 3rd positions in last year’s league and will be hungry for points as each try to secure that elusive top 4 finish and maybe better. Kilfeacle, as with many other clubs, were missing players to other codes. In times past this would have been a major concern however in the last number of months the squad has improved in both quality and quantity by players who have all come up through Kilfeacle and District’s vibrant juvenile system. In essence the squad is homegrown and the future is bright. To say that the weather wasn’t conducive to open free flowing rugby wouldn’t be verbose in fact on the way into Morrissey Park I passed some brass monkeys looking for a welder, while the local ducks were refusing to venture out because it was too wet! This really was a day for the diehards, not so much your t-shirt, sunglasses and flip flops more so your wetsuit, goggles and willies.
On Sunday, 29th September
NENAGH ORMOND U21S 18
SHANNON U21S 14
CONDITIONS were really tough last Wednesday night in Canal Bank where Shannon U21s hosted Nenagh U21s in the North Munster U21 League. Both of these sides had similar good wins over Bruff in the previous couple of weeks so this was always going to be a tough close encounter regardless of the weather.
Nenagh started well and camped inside the Shannon 22 but Shannon showed good composure and patience to keep Nenagh at bay and were able to relieve the pressure when a lineout went astray in the difficult conditions. It was Nenagh’s turn then to front up in defence and, like Shannon earlier, they did this admirably. Eventually a ball went to ground and Evan Fitzpatrick kicked through and showed great pace to win the race and dot down for the first score of the night, also
hypothermia was on the menu being served to players, coaches, officials and fans in equal measures. Kilfeacle and District won the toss and elected to play with the strong breeze and driving rain for the first half. The very vocal home support urged their side to put their stamp on the game but the ‘boys in blue’ met up with a very impressive and powerful Mallow pack who to be fair had the upper hand for the first 20 minutes. With the driving rain and strong wind at their back Kilfeacle were camped in the Mallow 22 but after 20 minutes only had 3 points on the board from a Luke Heuston penalty in the 4th minute. Conversations on the side lines amongst the supporters were trying to formulate the equation of ratio between weather conditions and points needed at halftime. Consensus was finally reached that playing with the elements was worth at least 20 points. All the sages, intellectuals of good rugby, philosopher, know alls and spoofers were in agreement. Kilfeacle needed at least a 20 point margin at halftime to be able to withstand the inevitable Mallow onslaught in the second half. Everyone who has ever attended J1 league games knows these Yodas of the touchline are never wrong! Back on the pitch Kilfeacle and District were being dominated in the scrums which was stifling their scoring chances they needed to wrestle back a foothold in this area and
they subsequently did. Mallows are a very big and mobile outfit and are very strong in both forwards and backs. They are a very well drilled unit and for the first 20 minutes went about their task with unnerving efficiency. Kilfeacle on the other hand needed the 20 minutes to come to grips with the conditions. In the 21st minute, after some strong words from Gavin Heuston, who is an invaluable cog in the well oiled Kilfeacle machine, his team mates seemed to up their intensity and Jacques van Wyngaardt scored their first try after some tremendous work by Gavin Heuston, Luke Heuston, Killian Noonan and Anthony Foley. Luke Heuston was unlucky with the conversion attempt and Kilfeacle led by 8 – 0. So began the onslaught and in the 28th minute an excellent lineout manoeuvre saw Kilfeacle’s pack, consisting of Paddy Finnan, Brendan Barron, Richard Whitney, Bob Purcell, Darragh Kennedy, Thomas Fogarty and Gavin McCormack set up an opportunity for club captain Kevin Kinnane to score in the corner. In these conditions conversions are a lottery and from the sideline impossibility, so Kilfeacle increased their lead to13-0. All Kilfeacle’s possession and territory had not converted to enough points on the board if one was to believe the sideline formulae. In the 40th minute and last play of the half a superb kick over the top by Timmy Clark was latched onto
by Jacques van Wyngaardt to score under the posts. No lottery on this occasion as Luke Heuston added the 2 points, halftime scoreboard read 20-0 to the home side. Was the formula correct? Would this suffice against the elements and a very good team?
The half time break was short and neither side complained in that brief time both coaches communicated their message to their charges in the respite of the dressing rooms. Kilfeacle, who now had the strong breeze against them, started the second half in the manner in which they finished the first. In the 50th minute after a long period of concerted effort, a well worked lineout and subsequent backs manoeuvre had Mallow chasing shadows as Jacques van Wyngaardt created space for Killian ‘Bus’ Noonan to evade 3 tackles and score in the corner. Formulae were now dispensed with! Kilfeacle had managed to do something their opponents were incapable of doing, scoring against the elements. Luke Heuston was not able to add the 2 points against the ever strengthening wind. Kilfeacle now led 25-0. Mallow did not concede defeat at this early stage and started to use the elements to their advantage. Eventually in the 58th minute and after numerous phases of play they finally breached Kilfeacle’s defence to score in the corner. A gallant effort at conversion narrowly
missed its mark and the score was now 25-5. This score seemed to stir the ‘boys in blue’ back into action and after numerous phases of play, in Mallow’s 22, in the 68th minute Gavin McCormack, who had a fantastic game, broke through 4 tackles for Jacques van Wyngaardt to scored his third and Kilfeacle’s fifth try. Luke Heuston‘s conversion attempt failed but with the score line now 30-5 the game was over as a contest. Both teams emptied their respective benches which added a new impetus to the game. Mallows are a proud club and never gave up the fight. In the 77th minute they doubled their score with another fine team effort which ended in an unconverted try to bring the score line to 30-10. From the restart Kilfeacle were straight back on the offensive. In the 80th minute Daniel Lambe, Beau Walker, Brian Barlow, Kevin Doyle and Caoimhin Doody combined to scythe through the Mallow defensive line and provide their captain with his easiest of his 2 trys. Kevin Kinnane immediately sprung to his feet to acknowledge his team mates contribution to the score. The conversion kick by Luke Heuston was not successful so the score was 35 – 10 in favour of Kilfeacle. When the final whistle came the home side celebrated their hard fought but deserved victory. The display that the Kilfeacle team gave during this game and the manner in which they
played could be measured by the applause they received from both sets of supporters and their opponents as the wearily made the way of the pitch.
After the game Shane Luby, first team coach said, “This team showed that they could play and were very unlucky not to score more in the first half. Mallow had the capability to win but a very resolute Kilfeacle defence held them out and they deserve praise for this hard-fought win. Our substitutes added a new steel, renewed hunger and a sense of urgency to the proceedings. We are building a very young and promising squad which makes the future look exciting!”
Our next game is away in the next round of the Munster Junior league against Newcastle West RFC on Sunday next at 2.30pm. The team as ever are proud and humbled by the amount of support they receive and hope that their supporters will continue to come along and support them.
Kilfeacle’s squad: 1Paddy Finnan, 2 Brendan Barron, 3 Richard Whitney, 4 Adam Crowe, 5 Darragh Kennedy, 6 Gavin McCormack, 7 Thomas Fogarty, 8 Kevin Kinnane, 9 Gavin Heuston, 10 Luke Heuston, 11 Killian Noonan, 12 Anthony Foley, 13 Jacques van Wyngaardt, 14 Dubhan O’Grady, 15 Timmy Clarke, 16 Daniel Lambe, 17 Bob Purcell, 18, Beau Walker, 19 Brian Barlow, 20 Kyle Morris, 21 Kevin Doyle and 22 Caoimhin Doody.
adding the conversion for a 7-0 lead. Shortly after Evan added a penalty and then during a penalty advantage smartly stepped back into the pocket to kick a terrific drop goal for a 13-0 half time lead. The second half started well for
Nenagh too. The pack were dominant in their carries making numerous entries into the Shannon 22 but were unable to convert any of the opportunities into points.
Nenagh kept pushing in attack and on 50 minutes Joe Gleeson
put through a nice kick, gathered himself and scored a great try in the corner. The difficult conversion was missed leaving the score at 18-0.
Shannon refused to lie down and on the three quarter mark
got in for a converted try to bring the score to 18-7. At this stage Nenagh’s discipline began to let them down and a couple of yellow cards ensued.
Despite that Nenagh held on well until the last play of the game when the defence finally broke and Shannon got in for a second try to leave the final score 18-14. This was a great workout for both sides ahead of the Munster U21 Donal Walsh competition which begins for Nenagh in mid-October where our first game will be a repeat of this encounter. Another tight and tough encounter guaranteed if this latest encounter with Shannon is anything to go by.
Team: 1 Ivan Struzia, 2 Frankie Butler, 3 Joe Shanahan, 4 Fionn
5 Cillian Ryan, 6 Darra-
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Report by Peter Silke
ON SATURDAY week last, 21st
Cashel travelled to Old Crescent in Limerick to play the first round of this seasons All Ireland League. They built up a huge lead in the first 60 minutes only to see it whittled away late in the game. They did hold on to the lead and won by 38 points to 34. A bonus point win away is always an excellent result.
On Saturday last expectations were high as they hosted Banbridge in round two at Spafield. They turned in a very impressive display to win by 38 points to 24.
It is difficult to find fault after such a display but there must be some concern at the fact that Banbridge scored four tries in the last twenty minutes. One would suspect, and hope, that a little complacency may have set in because for the first sixty minutes Cashel were magnificent.
The game kicked off in perfect conditions and before anyone had settled Banbridge picked from the back of a scrum and ran the ball.
Cashel’s Jamie Ryan intercepted and ran unopposed for a try under the posts. Timothy Townsend converted and Cashel were on the way. Cashel kept the pressure on and continued to take the game to Banbridge with Brendan Crosse, Ed Kelly, Alex Harold Barry, Joe Callery and captain Mikey Wilson to the fore. Mikey Wilson certainly played a captains part with a
high number of carries. There was excellent interplay between backs and forwards. Promising moves on the 8th and 15th minutes were overturned by Banbridge but the pressure told after 17 minutes when Brendan Crosse charged over for a try which Townsend converted.
Cashel were now totally on top. Ryan O’Sullivan did well to cover a probing kick from the Bnbridge scrum half. The Cashel scrum was rock solid and was anchored by Cormac O’Donnell, David Upton and Brendan Ryan. In one of the best phases of play Upton, Ryan and Harold Barry brought play from deep inside their own half to the Banbridge twenty two. Banbridge were penalised and Cashel opted for a scrum. The ball was swept to Tom Tobin on the wing and he scored under the posts.
Townsend converted. Tobin has a strikers instinct and if given enough possession will do damage to any opposition.
As half time approached there was still more to come from Cashel. A lineout maul drove to the Banbridge line and Cormac O’Donnell charged over for Cashel’s fourth bonus point try. The half time score was Cashel 26 Banbridge Nil. In an almost perfect performance the dominance of the pack, the slick passing of Josh Pickering and the strong running of Timothy Townsend, Jamie Ryan Alan Flannery, and Paudie Leamy. Ryan O’Sullivan mopped up everything at full back. The Cashel defence was impregnable. Cashel’s dominance continued into the second half. Banbridge ran a ball on their own twenty two. The ever alert Tom Tobin in-
tercepted and was in for another try. Cashel were now 31 points ahead and cruising. Jamie Ryan and Alan Flannery were combining well in the centre of the field.
Then Banbridge began to wake up. An attack down the right wing was stopped by a wonderful try scoring tackle by Josh Pickering. Banbridge continued to press and were eventually rewarded with a converted try on sixty minutes. With ten minutes remaining Banbridge were in again for a second try. Cashel reacted quickly. Ben Twomey went on a sweeping run from his own half. A wonderful dummy and pin point pass put Josh Pickering in for a try which Townsend converted. At this stage the game was over but Banbridge kept going and scored a third try with minutes left. A valuable try bonus point was now within their
grasp and they really went for it. They succeeded as injury time approached and for sheer determination deserved it. It could be important at the end of the season. There is a good look about this Cashel team. They are strong up front and have a very settled back division. They still have Richard Moran, Fearghaill O’Donoghue and Ciaran Ryan to come back from long term injuries. They have made a good start with two bonus point wins and travel to Athlone on Saturday next to take on Buccaneers. Cashel team (1-20). C O’Donnell, D Upton, B Ryan, B Crosse, E Kelly, A Harold Barry, J Callery, M Wilson, J Pickering, T Townsend, T Tobin, J Ryan, A Flannery, P Leamy, R O’Sullivan, A Shirley, S O’Connell, L Shine, M Frati, B Twomey.
THESE ARE heady days for this Nenagh Ormond senior squad as they maintained their 100% record in division 1B with a second straight bonus point victory – this time on the road against very strong opposition in Blackrock College. This win puts Nenagh in second place on points difference to Old Belevedere who are the only other team in this division with an unblemished record so far.
This was a scintillating game of rugby which was dominated by the home team in the early stages but in which Nenagh Ormond produced a sensational comeback to snatch victory in the final quarter. Both teams can be immensely proud of their performances and will surely have a say in this division as the season progresses. The winning margin of just two points was reflective of an incredibly tight contest in which the pendulum swung several times with the outcome still in doubt to the final play.
Nenagh supporters keeping
tabs on the early scoreline from afar would have been wondering what could be happening at Stradbrook, with Nenagh looking to be taking a battering as the home side went 10 points clear early and then took complete control of the scoreboard to lead 26-7 a minute into the second half.
Of course the scoreboard never tells the full tale but in fairness to Blackrock, they exerted serious pressure from the off, playing a fast offload game which had Nenagh at sixes and sevens, struggling to get a foothold in the contest. After an early home penalty by impressive young out half Conor O’Shaughnessy, it took the visitors a full 12 minutes to get out of their own half - full back Josh Rowland making a searing break from deep before he was finally brought to ground just outside the Blackrock 22.
Unfortunately for Nenagh, as they tried to capitalise on this promising position, a loose pass was intercepted by Blackrock flanker Inigo Cruise O’Brien who sprinted clear to score under the posts and put his side 10-0 to the good. Shortly after, another O’Shaughnessy penalty had Nenagh looking at a 13 point deficit without having yet landed a blow of any significance. The visitors were looking a lit-
tle shell-shocked but responded in characteristic fashion as John Flaherty broke free from a ruck just before the half-hour mark, finding Rowland in support and he rounded the defence to touch down under the sticks. The large number of travelling supporters breathed a collective sigh of relief but O’Shaughnessy was shortly once again turning the screw as he kicked another two unanswered penalties to leave the half time score at 19-7 and Nenagh still looking for effective answers to Blackrock’s all-action but disciplined game plan.
Nenagh’s interval huddle would have undoubtedly emphasised the need for their team to claim the first score of the second half. Unfortunately for them, a fumble from the restart gave Blackrock a scrum which then yielded a penalty on the Nenagh 22. A quick tap saw second-rower Kaylem Tytherleigh barge his way right through the middle of the Nenagh defence to score far too easily. This was a very uncharacteristic score to concede from a team which boasted the meanest defence in the entire league last season and had yielded a solitary penalty score to Dublin University the previous week.
Having faced defeat in their previous two outings at this ven-
ue in 2022, Nenagh were now perilously close to a similar fate unfolding and needed to show massive resilience to turn this situation around. They did however have time and a slight breeze in their favour and from the restart worked a good position inside the opposition 22. From another quick tap penalty, scrum half Nicky Irwin hurled himself bravely at the Blackrock line to score against all odds. However, this proved to be his final act in the game as he was injured in the play and replaced by Charlie O’Doherty.
With the half time margin of 12 points now restored, Nenagh ate into that deficit once again 5 minutes later as centre Willie Coffey made one of his trademark dynamic bursts through the middle and connected with the supporting John Flaherty who had a clear run to the line for Nenagh’s third try. Although the home team once again added another 3-pointer through O’Shaughnessy, Nenagh’s confidence and belief was now visibly growing as the game approached the final quarter.
Winger Conor McMahon scored the first of his two tries with 20 minutes remaining as he finished off a flowing backline move in the corner and crossed once again nine minutes later to
give his side the lead for the first time in the match. McMahon converted both tries himself to maintain a 100% return from the tee and a short time later added a penalty to bring his personal tally to an impressive 23 points.
Almost unbelievably, the home side were now looking as if they might leave with nothing as they trailed 38-29 with only a few minutes remaining. To their great credit, they managed to secure a losing bonus point as full back Brian Colclough broke clear in open play to score in front of the clubhouse, thus reducing the margin to a mere two points with only time for the restart remaining.
Nenagh held out comfortably in the final phase of play to secure the win – their sixth on the trot in all competitions as they continue to grow in stature under the leadership of head coach Derek Corcoran and his team.
Nenagh travel to Donnybrook next weekend to face Old Wesley in the final game in this set before the league takes a one-week break. Blackrock make the short journey to Old Belvedere and on this evidence will surely put it up to their table-topper neighbours. Elsewhere in the division, there were wins for Naas, Shannon and UCC. TEAMS AND SCORERS
Nenagh Ormond: Josh Row-
land; Conor O’Shaughnessy, Angus Blackmore, Willie Coffey, Conor McMahon, Ben Pope, Nicky Irwin; Sean Frawley, Dylan Murphy, Colm Skehan, Jake O’Kelly, Kevin O’Flaherty (capt), Rob Buckley, Evan Murphy, John O’Flaherty. Replacements: Jack Devanny, Jack O’Keeffe, Fionn O’Meara, John Brislane, Charlie O’Doherty, Patrick Scully. Blackrock College: Brian Colclough; Derry Moloney, Ciarán Mangan, David McCarthy, Barry Galvin; Conor O’Shaughnessy, Leo McFarlane; Andrew Savage, Liam McMahon, Alex Mullan, Roy Whelan (capt), Kaylam Tytherleigh, James Burke, Inigo Cruise O’Brien, Odhran Ring. Replacements: Stephen Judge, Shane Connolly, Tommy Butler, Dave Fortune, Jack Ringrose, Matthew Dwan.
Blackrock College: Tries - Inigo Cruise O’Brien, Kaylem Tytherleigh, Brian Colclough. Conversions – Conor O’Shaughnessy (3). Penalty goals – Conor O’Shaughnessy (5) Nenagh Ormond: Tries – Josh Rowland, John O’Flaherty, Nicky Irwin, Conor McMahon (2). Conversions – Conor McMahon (5). enalty goals - Conor McMahon (1)
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Junior ‘C’ Hurling Final KILLENAULE 2-19
CLONMEL OG 1-14
THERE WAS a silver lining on Saturday afternoon to what had been a disappointing year for the Killenaule GAA Club when their Junior hurlers comprehensively won the McCarras Bus Hire South Tipperary Junior ‘C’ Final against Clonmel Óg at Fethard. In control of matters throughout, the Robins’ third team quite simply had too much craft and experience for their opponents on the day winning by 18 points in the end.
In fairness, it was the Clonmel club’s first year fielding two adult hurling sides in South Board competitions, and despite their best efforts over the 60 minutes, they had to give second best this time to a Steve Lawlor managed Killenaule, whose selectors were John Healy, Jimmy Gleeson and Kenneth Browne.
The spine of the Killenaule side had man-of-the-match Daniel Guinan at centre-back, former All-Ireland senior winner Declan Fanning at centre-forward, and seasoned former seniors Thomas Maher and Gearóid O’Rourke at midfield. It was that diamond around the middle of the park that mostly controlled the proceedings, with Guinan, in particular, lording it under the high ball and with many telling clearances over the hour.
Killenaule got off to a quick start and were 0-5 to no score up inside the first 10 minutes, following four frees (three of them from Declan Fanning and one from Daniel Guinan) plus a Johnny Gleeson point from play. That Gleeson point came just after the evergreen Clonmel Óg servant Brian Gentles pulled off a brilliant save to deny Niall O’Connor whose well-struck effort looked destined for the net only for the quick reflexes of the Clonmel Óg custodian.
Credit also to Killenaule keeper Jonathan Gleeson at the other end who pulled off a double save in the ninth minute, firstly from a Simon Ahern effort and also denying Jake O’Donnell in the follow up.
The game’s first goal eventually arrived in the 13th minute when Johnny Gleeson cut in from the left to find the far corner of the net with a ripping shot. At the end of
the first quarter Killenaule were in cruise control leading 1-5 to 0-0.
Another Declan Fanning free stretched the advantage to nine points before Clonmel Óg finally got on the scoreboard in the 19th minute with a long-range point from Denis Hanrahan. And in their best spell of the game they added another two points from play without reply via two excellent scores from midfielder Ian Holloway and corner-forward Kyle Grant.
But that brief resurgence for ‘The Ógies’ was soon halted and Killenaule finished the first half with four unanswered points from Daniel Guinan (free), Johnny Gleeson (2) and Gerry Kennedy. That ability of their forwards to take a score when the opportunity presented itself was plain to see as a notable difference between the sides.
At half-time Killenaule held a comfortable 1-10 to 0-3 advantage.
The beginning of the second was similar to the conclusion of the first, with five points within six minutes, without reply, going the way of the red jerseys from Daniel Guinan (free), a sweet brace from Sean Ivors, Kenny Lawrence and another well-taken score from Niall O’Connor. Seven minutes after the restart
the Óg’s Denis Hanrahan landed his side’s first of the half with a free from 67 metres.
Kenny Lawrence extended the Killenaule lead to 15 points in the 38th minute before Brian Gentles pulled off another fine save from Sean Ivors two minutes later. As he had done in the first half, Jonathan Gleeson matched Gentles’s heroics when superbly saving from Clonmel Óg best performer, Simon Ahern, in the 44th minute, after good work in the build-up by Karl Kearney.
Right on the three-quarters mark Denis Hanrahan had the Clonmel side’s first from play of the second half to leave the scoreline reading at 1-16 to 0-5.
Hard-working midfielder and
Killenaule captain Thomas Maher then pointed before the game’s second goal arrived and again it was Johnny Gleeson who did the damage. He ran laterally across the Óg rearguard, 15 metres out, to make room for himself before unleashing a drive to the corner of the net and polish off what was a fine personal display.
The last minutes of the game saw both sides going through the motions with both adding a pair of points from play. For Killenaule Thomas Ryan and David Murphy raised white flags, while for a never-say-die Clonmel Óg Sean Cagney and Alex Slattery were on target with points.
Others to play their part in the victory for Killenaule were Adrian
Tobin, Declan Ryan, Jack and Max Healy and Daire O’Connell.
Up against it from the start and all through, Clonmel Og never threw in the towel and had some solid displays from Simon Ahern, Sean Cagney, Brian Gentles, Denis Hanrahan, Alex Greene, Dean Slattery, Noel Walsh,and Karl Kearney.
TEAMS AND SCORERS
Killenaule: Jonathan Gleeson, Adrian Tobin, Declan Ryan, Jack Healy, Daire O’Connell, Daniel Guinan (0-3F), Max Healy, Gearóid O’Rourke, Thomas Maher (capt, 0-1), Niall O’Connor (01), Declan Fanning (0-4F), David Murphy (0-1), Johnny Gleeson (2-3), Kenneth Browne, Gerry Kennedy (0-1).
Subs all used in roll-on roll-off format: Kenny Lawrence (0-2), Brian McGrath, Sean Ivors (0-2), Thomas Fitzgerald, Thomas Ryan (0-1).
Clonmel Óg: Brian Gentles, Alex Greene, Sean Barrett, Aidan Fox, Dean Slattery, Adam Tobin-Purcell, Noel Walsh (0-1), Ian Holloway (0-1), Simon Ahern, Denis Hanrahan (0-3, 0-1F), Karl Kearney, Johnny Cagney, Jake O’Donnell, Sean Cagney (0-1), Kyle Grant (0-1).
Subs all used in roll-on rolloff format: Kevin McGrath, Jimmy Stokes, Tyler Aylward, Dylan Lonergan, Craig Hartnett, Jack Sweeney.
Referee: Andy Griffin (St Mary’s).
FBD Insurance Tipperary Junior A Hurling Championship Semi-Final MOYLE ROVERS 1-14
HOLYCROSS/BALLYCAHILL 0-10
A STRONG finish from Moyle Rovers helped them pull clear of Holycross/Ballycahill and book their place in this year’s FBD Insurance Tipperary Junior A Hurling Championship Final in a game played in atrocious conditions at Leahy Park, Cashel on Sunday last.
The South champions rattled off 1-3 without reply in the last six minutes to give themselves a somewhat flattering victory in a ding-dong battle that for the most part saw no more than two points between the sides throughout.
The game’s only goal and the coup de grace came in the 59th minute when Moyle Rovers substitute Daire Luttrell came out to collect a Ben Owens pass, turned, made space and rifled a shot past James O’Dwyer to finally see off the stubborn resistance of the Mid representatives. It now sets up a final between North and South, with Kiladangan defeating St Patrick’s by a point in the other semi-final on Sunday. On that line of form, the Rovers, victors over
the Drangan/Cloneen side in the South final, must have a chance of ultimate glory.
On a day when neither the heavens nor the wind relented, a short passing game was redundant from the start in very difficult underfoot conditions and a slippery sliotar. The gale force wind favoured the Mid men in the first half, and going on the previous game in which Ballingarry led by nine at the interval, Holycross would have been hopeful too of building a cushion by half-time. It didn’t quite work out that way for them though with Moyle Rovers, against the elements, going in at the break just a point in arrears having at one stage led 0-5 to 0-3. At the interval Holycross/ Ballycahill had seized the lead, but only by the bare minimum, at 0-8 to 0-7. It didn’t seem like it would be enough, and ultimately that proved to be the case. If one might have expected the Monroe men to motor on after the turnover, that didn’t happen either. With just six minutes re-
maining the John McGrath-managed side were ahead 0-11 to 0-10, the game still very much in the balance. Perhaps the extra fitness of the senior footballing side, who next weekend face Loughmore/ Castleiney in a county semi-final back at Leahy Park, played its part. Inside those final few minutes two well-pointed Dara Ryan frees preceded Daire Luttrell’s green flag, before Killian Butler rounded off a fine personal showing with the game’s last point. Those brief minutes were the difference at the end of the day and Rovers were through to the county decider.
Three times inside the opening ten minutes the sides were level, the Holycross scores came from Sean McGrath, a 65 from Shane Ryan (after a decent save from Brian Gleeson) and a free from Stevie Flanagan, while Rovers replied via Luke Delahunty with two excellent efforts and a Dara Ryan free won by Anthony Phelan.
Moyle Rovers midfielders Kevin Grace and Riain Quigley added two from play within a minute of each other but parity was restored for the fourth time when Holycross responded with a Jamie Woods point and another longrange free from Shane Ryan.
Rory Collins edged the Powerstown/Lisronagh side ahead
with a point on the run for a 0-6 to 0-5 advantage on 20 minutes. But Tom Hayes’ Holycross had the better of the closing minutes of the opening half outscoring their opponents three to one. Audie Lohan, after good work by Luke O’Mara, levelled matters for the fifth time, before a pair of frees from Stevie Flanagan and a monster of an effort from his own 65 by Shane Ryan put them two clear. Right on half-time a determined run up the wing by Dean English created an opportunity for Dara Ryan and the Rovers captain finished the move with a delightful point into the wind.
On the restart Tipperary county footballer, Riain Quigley, opened the scoring with a huge point from 65 metres out on the sideline, soon followed by a Dean English effort. Another of the Rovers footballers, Ben Owens at centre-back, was certainly coming more into the play and throughout the second half had a big influence around the middle.
A Stevie Flanagan free six minutes into the second period once again levelled matters for the seventh (and final time) at 0-9 apiece.
Stevie Ryan, the Holycross fullback had already made a few vital interventions in the first half before executing a goal-saving
block on Killian Butler in the 37th minute, the resultant 65 converted by Dara Ryan. And almost immediately Killian Butler had another chance only to see his effort at goal superbly saved by James O’Dwyer at the expense of another unconverted 65.
But Holycross too had a goal chance in the 42nd minute, Rovers goalkeeper Brian Gleeson clearing off the goal line following a long-range free into the danger zone. The spectators waited for the umpires to signal a green flag but the white coats were obviously satisfied that the ball hadn’t crossed the line.
In this brief period of second half supremacy for Holycross they left a few chances go abegging and too many efforts falling short, even into the stiff wind. By the end they would regret that profligacy.
The busy Killian Butler tagged on a point from 30 metres to extend the Rovers lead to two in the 48th minute, but Holycross hit back with a Shane Ryan free, again won by the efforts of Luke O’Mara. With 12 minutes still to play, that free was to be the Mid men’s last score of the day.
Down the stretch Moyle Rovers took control and added 1-3 to their tally to emerge deserving 1-14 to 0-10 winners at the final whistle.
Having come into the game without their star player Stephen Quirke and full-back Sean Keating (both injured), Moyle Rovers will be delighted to be contesting a county hurling final the weekend after next. This was a solid workmanlike performance on a day that was certainly not for thatching. Around the square Luke Boland was a solid full-back with the McKeown brothers reliable either side, centre-back Ben Owens and midfielders Riain Quigley and Kevin Grace hit plenty of ball, while up front Killian Butler, Dara Ryan and Luke Delahunty had their moments.
Holycross/Ballycahill’s second side were right in the mix up until those final minutes. They gave themselves way too much to do with some bad first half wides and poor use of the plentiful possession in that time. Still, against the odds, they battled well after halftime before finally running out of steam against a fresher-looking Moyle Rovers.
There were good displays from Gavin Dunne, Stevie Ryan, Shane Ryan and Sean McGrath in defence. Jamie Woods and Jamie Lee Dwan battled throughout at midfield while Aidan Stakelum and Luke O’Mara tried hardest in the forward line. However, it was in the scoretaking department that the problems mostly arose. Of their meagre 10 points over the hour, seven came from placed balls; in the entire second half their total haul was two points, both from frees. All that said, they were still in this game up until very late.
Moyle Rovers: Brian Gleeson, Brian McKeown, Luke Boland, Cathal McKeown, John McGrath, Ben Owens, Shane Ryan, Kevin Grace (0-1), Riain Quigley (0-2), Killian Butler (0-2), Dara Ryan (05, 0-3F, 0-1x65), Rory Collins (01), Dean English (0-1), Anthony Phelan, Luke Delahunty (0-2).
Subs: Daire Luttrell (1-0) for S. Ryan (47 mins), Shane Ryan for McGrath (inj, 48 mins), Holycross/Ballycahill: James O’Dwyer, Cian Ryan, Stevie Ryan, Gavin Dunne, Eoin Morris, Shane Ryan (0-4, 0-1x65, 0-3F), Sean McGrath (0-1), Jamie Woods (01), Jamie Lee Dwan, Stevie Flanagan (0-3F), Aidan Stakelum, Tony Leahy, Audie Lohan (0-1), Mikey Nally, Luke O’Mara.
Subs: Stephen Quinlan for Lohan (36 mins), Eddie O’Gorman for Leahy (39 mins), Pierce Briody for Flanagan.
Referee: Shane Hodgins (Knockshegowna).
BALLINGARRY, as is in their DNA, had to dig deep on Sunday last in Cashel against the twin forces of nature and a powerful Golden/Kilfeacle comeback before securing their place in this year’s FBD Insurance Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Championship Final where they will now oppose Moneygall.
Played in an unrelenting downpour and into a gale force wind, Ballingarry, with those tempestuous elements at their backs, would have been reasonably satisfied at half-time when leading by nine points, 1-10 to 1-1. However, in the cliched game of two halves, Golden/Kilfeacle manfully went about their business on the turnover and had the game back to level pegging by the 60th minute at 2-9 to 1-12. With momentum and everything else in their favour as the clock went into added time, the West Tipp side looked the most favoured to advance. However, displaying teak toughness in the face of adversity, Ballingarry edged ahead again in the 62nd minute when Dylan Walsh converted a free won by the toil of Declan Hayes. For four further minutes of injury-time, with their backs to the wall as if their lives depended on it, the team in maroon defended to the last man and were deserving of their victory at Johnny Dooley’s final blast of the whistle.
Much of the credit for the Ballingarry win must go to wing-forward Dylan Walsh who ended the game with a points haul of 12, ten of which came in that first half, five from play and five from placed balls. The plan it seemed for the Slieveardagh side was to feed Walsh with as much possession as possible, and in fairness, for the most part, he didn’t disappoint in his delivery of scores.
Ballingarry got off to the quick start they would have wished for with a second minute Walsh free followed by a goal a minute later. For that green flag Walsh fed Ben Ivors who made good ground to test the keeper with a well-struck shot but full-forward Paddy Burns was following up and opportunistically touched the sliotar past the unlucky Jack Currivan for a 1-1 to 0-0 advantage.
Seven minutes in, Golden got on the scoreboard with a Jack Leamy free, but were soon five points adrift after Dylan Walsh added a free and a point from play, the latter after good work from Michael Ivors.
Living on scraps with Ian Ivors acting as an effective sweeper for Ballingarry, Golden got a huge break in the 12th minute with a goal somewhat against the run of play, with a neat hand-flicked pass from Ben Currivan putting Jack Leamy through on goal and he blasted low to the net for 1-3 to 1-1. For the dominance that Ballingarry had enjoyed up to then it was a slender advantage.
But the second quarter went totally the way of the Niall O’Donnell managed Ballingarry who outscored their opponents 0-7 to nil, all seven points off the hurley of Dylan Walsh. But it was far from a one-man show with Jack Fennelly, Thomas Walton, Conor Vaughan and Michael Ivors in particular doing the dirty mining for Ballingarry.
On the other hand Golden would have been fairly annoyed going to the break nine shy as in the run up to half-time they might have made more of a few point-taking opportunities and a few poorly hit frees, even allowing for that severe wind.
With both sides unbeaten in all competitions this year, it was to be expected that Golden/Kilfeacle would regroup and go again for the second half and they did just that.
Two early Jack Leamy frees, won by the rallying captain Niall Heffernan and Jack Bergin, set out their stall and while Dylan Walsh landed a free in the 39th minute to keep the difference at eight points, Brian Leamy’s side were building a head of steam.
Eanna Ormond cut in from the right and shortened his grip under pressure to land a point for the youthful Golden side, but it would soon get even better for the Westerners. Ten minutes after the restart centre-forward Ben Currivan took possession about 30 yards from goal and advanced before unleashing a low trajectory effort that found the corner of the net beyond Paidí Maher’s dive.
Scores were at a premium, understandably, on a day that made attractive hurling almost impossible, and spectators had to wait another eight minutes before Jack Leamy twisted and turned well to score a point in the 48th minute.
Ballingarry’s second point of the half came 20 minutes after the restart, indicative of the difficulties, but it was a length-of-thefield short-passing move that substitute Declan Hayes pointed for that four-point lead once again.
But the green shirts kept com-
ing with four further points of their own, without reply, going their way in the final ten minutes of normal time to make it even-stephen at 2-9 to 1-12 on the hour mark.
Centre-back Niall Heffernan was coming more into the fray as the game advanced, earning a free for Jack Leamy to convert before sending over a huge point himself from 65 metres, to leave it a twopoint game with eight minutes remaining.
Five minutes from time Cian
Ryan fed Jack Bergin to point well to leave the minimum between the sides. Every ball was now being contested as if their lives depended on it and right on the stroke of the 60th minute, Jack Leamy won a free which he converted himself to level matters for the first time since the game began.
In those last do-or-die minutes Ballingarry midfielder Conor Vaughan got in to win a lot of hard ball, the kind of industry that sometimes goes unnoticed.
Declan Hayes then won that vital free and under pressure from 45 metres out into the gale, Dylan Walsh held his nerve and split the uprights. There wasn’t to be parity for a second time, as the Maroons held out to book their place in the county decider much to the joy of their supporters in a well-attended Leahy Park.
Despite the atrocious conditions of the day, credit to both sides for a fully-committed hour of honest hurling with nothing but a puck of a ball separating them in the end.
Dylan Walsh’s contribution, especially in the opening 30 minutes, was match-defining, but right throughout the field there was plenty to please the Ballingarry faithful. Gerard Ryan, Paul Butler, Mikie McGrath and Jack Fennelly were solid in defence. Walton and Vaughan shaded midfield while in attack, even if the scoreboard didn’t reflect it, there was a ton of work done by the forward unit to get those scores. Golden/Kilfeacle will be bitterly disappointed to exit at this stage and will feel that having come back into it so well in the second half that they missed the opportunity to see it out.
There were trojan efforts from Shane O’Connell, Eoin Marnane, Niall Heffernan, the Daltons, Ben Currivan and Jack Leamy. For the most part this youthful team lost out on a bit of physicality and experience when it mattered most, but they will be around again for another rattle when this year’s disappointment wanes.
Ballingarry: Paidí Maher, Gerard Ryan, Paul Butler, Mike McGrath, James Burns, Jack Fennelly, Simon Blackmore, Thomas Walton, Conor Vaughan, Dylan Walsh (0-12, 0-7F), Michael Ivors, Ger Fennelly, Ben Ivors, Paddy Burns (1-0), Ian Ivors.
Subs: Aidan Ryan for G. Fennelly (HT), Declan Hayes for J. Fennelly (41 mins), Eamon Corcoran for M. Ivors (53 mins).
Golden/Kilfeacle: Jack Currivan, Aidan O’Connell, Shane O’Connell, Daithí Bargary, Eoin Marnane, Niall Heffernan (0-1), Cian Ryan, Seanie O’Halloran, Jack Dalton, Padraig Dalton, Ben Currivan (1-0), Eanna Ormond (0-1), Sam Hall, Jack Leamy (1-6, 0-5F), , Jack Bergin (0-1).
Subs: Ciaran Byrnes for Hall (HT), Gavin Dalton for O’Halloran (43 mins), Cian O’Connell for A. O’Connell (48 mins), Tom Byrnes for Ryan (56 mins), Jack Lonergan for Ormond (57 mins).
Referee: Johnny Dooley (Thurles Gaels).
Condolences
It is with sadness that we note the passing of our member Trevor Gough of Rathcoole/ Coolmore, Fethard. Trevor was a long-standing member of the club and had only joined the club again earlier this year. He participated in many events but in particular the mixed competitions on a Friday evening and the many Mixed Teams over the years. He will be sadly missed by his many friends here at Clonmel Golf Club.
We extend our condolences to Trevor’s wife Joan who was Lady Captain in 2000, sons Anthony and Ian and daughter Louise, grandchildren and extended family in England along with his golfing friends.
May Trevor rest in peace.
RESULTS
The Bulmer’s Open Singles Series Final
Congratulations to Kevin O’Connor who is the winner of the 2024 edition of the Bulmer’s Open Singles Series. Kevin produced a fantastic back nine of one over par to come home in 23 points to take the win on a count back from visitor Tom Russell of Mitchelstown. Tom has the consolation of winning the Category 3 prize. Well done also to the other Category winners Martin Kane, Joe Franklin and Padraic Looram, and thanks to Bulmer’s for their continued support.
Bulmer’s Final Full Results
Overall Winner Kevin O’Connor 40pts (B9)
Cat 1 Martin Kane 39pts
Cat 2 Joe Franklin 39pts
Cat 3 Tom Russell (V) 40pts
Cat 4 Padraic Looram 38pts CLUB SINGLES
Well done to Denis Buckley who was first past the post in the weekend’s Club Singles with a score of 38 points. Runner up was Pat Kearney who broke the log jam of 34 point scores with the best back nine.
The Hub 9 Hole
Damien Martin is the final weekly winner of the 9 hole singles series for this year with a great score of 23 points.
MEN’S FIXTURES
The Hub 9 Hole Grand Final Weekend
The Grand Final of The Hub 9 Hole Series for 2024 takes place next Saturday and Sunday, the 5th & 6th of October. Make sure to check the final qualifiers listing on the notice board and get your round in. Remember, the overall winner plays golf for free in 2025 so don’t miss out on your chance of this great prize if you have made the final!
An 18 hole Club Singles will also be played on Saturday & Sunday for those who have not qualified for The Hub final.
Advance notice that the following weekend of October 12th & 13th we will have a Fourball Betterball kindly sponsored by Niamh’s Restaurant & Deli.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
The presentation of prizes for the following competitions takes place on Saturday October 5th at 4.30pm in the Clubhouse. Can all prize winners please make every effort to attend.
- Paddy Murray Fourball Matchplay
- O’Sullivan Insurances Donoughmore Cup Matchplay
- Glanua V-Par Singles
- Autumn Medal sponsored by Kevin O’Leary
- Bulmer’s Open Singles Final
Thursday 26th September –
Seniors Scramble
1st – Damien Martin, Billy Acheson, Tom Bolger
61pts
2nd – Sean Hogan, Bob Greaney, Des Morrissey
60pts
Next Event: Thursday 10th October with draws from 10.00 am to 11.30am. All seniors most welcome.
CLUB LOTTO
Kindly sponsored by Europlan
Group
No lotto Draw this week. Next Draw takes place on Saturday 5th October with a Jackpot of €2,300.
Tickets at €2 each and three for €5. Also available to purchase online, QR codes, Facebook. Vouchers available for all kinds of gifts and presents. Quick Pick Lotto available.
NEW MEMBERS 2024/25
Membership year 1st April31st March. If you are looking to join the club, please contact the office for details of rates.
Special offer on New Members – join now and your membership is covered up to 31st March 2025. €450 + €50 comp levy + Golf Ireland fees. This offer is open to new members and past members who have not renewed their membership within the last 5 years. Terms and conditions apply. Juniors from €100 and Distance €200 so for full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub.com.
LADIES NOTES
Ladies Minor Alliance
Congratulations to Angela Quinlivan, who came 4th in the minor alliance which was played last week in Cahir Park Golf Club. Next minor alliance day is in Slievenamon Golf Club on Monday October 6th.
LADY CAPTAINS NIGHT AWAY
A great group of lady members braved the weather last Sunday to enjoy dinner and a get together on Sunday evening in Wexford and play golf at St. Helen’s Bay, Rosslare the following day.
UPCOMING FIXTURES
12-hole singles stableford kindly sponsored by Galileo Café, Clonmel on Saturday September 28th and Wednesday October 2nd.
NEW MEMBERS LESSONS
Jack Ahearne, Club professional is offering golf lessons on Tuesday and Friday evenings for beginner ladies. For more information on lessons, competitions, or membership offers, please contact Jack Ahearne, Club Professional on (052) 6124050 or jackahearne1golf@gmail.com
MEN’S NOTES
Results
Singles
petition 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. So, get your entries in, play and who knows it might be you going to Spain!
Lotto
Lotto Numbers Wednesday 25th September: 5, 17, 22, 24
No Jackpot Winner. 1 x match
3’s – Jimmy O’Neill €100
This week’s jackpot will be €14,900
your continued support.
LADIES NOTES Results
LADIES GOLF:
Best wishes are extended to Sheena Ryan who is playing in the all-Ireland Women’s Silver Medal final in Headfort Golf Club this week.
Our Tuesday morning scramble was won by Rose Smith, Sadie Kennedy and Kay Crosse.
The results of our 9-hole qualifier on 24th September; in 1st place Bridgid Shearman (40.9) 19 pts., in 2nd place Sharon Fahy (31.8) 17pts. & in 3rd place Sadie Quirke (41.4) 16 pts.
Our 18-hole stableford competition, held on September 22nd & 25th was won by Margaret O’Connell (17.1) 35pts, in 2nd place Patricia Moran (23.7) 35pts. Gross Caroline Maher (13.7) 20 gross
There was a lot of terrific golf played at Slievenamon this week despite the vagaries of the weather.
pts.
Ladies golf competition this week is a 9-hole qualifier on Wednesday October 2nd. Our winter League will be starting shortly so if you are interested in playing on a team don’t forget to put your name down on the sheet beside the computer, we will be drawing the teams soon.
SENIORS NOTES:
The results of last week’s 15hole Champagne scramble; in 1st place P J Maher, Charlie Gaffney, Tom O’Donnell & Lorcan Keenan with 95pts; in 2nd place P J Kelly, Martin Quirke, John Moloney & Noel Gleeson with 91pts; in 3rd place Tom Kennedy, Noel McGuire, Liam Treacy & Kevin Casey with 90 pts.
The winner of the Thirsty Thursdays Golf Society Captain’s Prize Patsy O’Connor on right, receives his Captain’s Prize from society Captain Larry Shanahan at Dundrum Golf & Leisure Club. Patsy a founder member of the Society was a very popular winner as was clear to be seen at the presentation.
In the Men’s Weekend Singles Competition, John Aherne (17) scored a creditable 41 points to take the top position. Terry O’Brien (28) came 2nd on 38 points. Close behind in 3rd place (on count back) was Martin Ryan (11) on 38 pints, while Rory Doherty (20) took 4th place on 37 points. Andrew Freaney (4) won Best Gross on 32 points.
ANTHONY IS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The weekend saw the final tot to establish the Player of the Year for 2024 and the worthy winner was Anthony Norris, with 51 points. Anthony had a great year of golf, coming 2nd in the McGarry Cup and featuring in 3 out of the 5 monthly medals held this year. A fantastic win for Anthony, who is a great ambassador for Slievenamon Golf Club.
MONDAY’S MIXED
Monday’s Mixed Scramble
Anthony Norris has won the Men’s Player of the Year competition for 2024 at Slievenamon Golf Club
saw a great turnout in wonderful weather. Our top dogs this week
were Michael W O’Meara, Sean O’Dea Dea and Marian Power on 35.29. 2nd place went to Brendan Clancy and the redoubtable Mick Burke on 36.07, while 3rd place went to Eddie Daly, Paddy Bambrick, Matty Tynan and Adrian Furlong on 36.79.
LADIES
In our Ladies Sunday/Tuesday Competition Marian Power (18) featured again, securing 1st place on 65 points, with Helen Clinton (22) taking 2nd place on 65 points. Marian also appeared on the scoreboard in Thursday’s 12 Hole Stableford Competition. Winner was Vera power (29) on 26 points, with Marian in 2nd on 25 points.
SENIORS
Sadly, the weather did not look kindly on our Seniors on Wednesday and the unthinkable happened - they had to abandon their regular game. We never thought the day would come when a mini tornado would be enough to deter them from the Course but the prospect of lightning strikes was enough to cause the unthinkable.
LATE TREVOR GOUGH
The week ended on a sad note as we learned of the passing of Trevor Gough, long term member of the Golf Club and a friend to many. Trevor passed away after a short illness much to the regret of his many friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
LADIES
Ladies Minior AllianceCongratulations to our own Fiona Rea who won on the day with a fantastic field of 44 ladies competing.
1st Fiona Rea Cahir Park H/C
38.1 30pts (CB)
2nd Sadie Quirke Dundrum H/C 41.4 30pts
3rd Marie Holohan Slievenamon H/C 39.2 28pts (CB)
4th Angela Quinlivan Clonmel H/C 42.8 28pts (CB)
5th Joan Kelly Cahir Park H/C
40.6 28pts (CB)
6th Rosemary Lalor Slievenamon H/C 35.5 28pts (CB)
Reps Prize Elizabeth Whelan Tramore 27pts
Paul Eivers Ladies Professional Prize
20th 21st and 22nd Sept
1st Susan Carey H/C 38pts
2nd Julie Connolly H/C 36pts
3rd Breda Wall H/C 35pts
Winner David Barry HC 22 score 42
Lady Captain Pauline Mulcahy’s prize to men 27th, 28th &
Upcoming Fixtures:
Tuesday Open Singles 8th October
9 Hole Singles also available same day.
Liam Murphy Fitness Repairs
Open Singles Saturday 5th October
Sponsored by Lowrys/Nellies Bar
Club Singles Tuesday 6th October
Tuesday Open Singles 15th October
29th of September
Category 1: James Doocey (8) 8) 38pts.
Category 2: Gerard Kelly(15) 39 pts.
Category 3 : Morgan Mooney (17) 39pts.
Visitor: Brian Hartnett(8) 35 pts Macroom GC
Open Singles Saturday 28th September 2024
Sponsored by Property Management Ireland
Overall winner : Niall O’Shea (5) 39pts
Cat 1: Pat G Ryan (1) 36pts
Results Summer League Final 28th Sept 2024: 1st Joe Power (PH 7) 22 pts; 2nd Damien O’Sullivan (PH 9) –20 pts; 3rd Richard Cronin (PH 5) - 19 pts c/b
Weekend 9 Hole S/F Competition 28th Sept 24: 1st Shane Fitzpatrick (PH 8)19 pts c/b
18H White Tees S/F Competition 28th Sept 2024: 1st Philip Kelly (PH 11) 37 pts c/b; 2nd Jonathan Murphy (PH 12) 37 pts c/b; 3rd Maurice Power (PH 29) 37 pts c/b 9 Hole S/F Competition 24th
Sept 2024: 1st Declan Sexton (PH 8) 21 pts c/b; 2nd Paudie Coffey (PH 4) 21 pts Fixtures
Tues to Thurs – Midweek 9 Hole Stableford White Tees
Wed – Ladies 9H Stableford
Wed – Ladies 18H Stableford
Sat & Sun – Weekend 9H Stableford White Tees
Saturday – 18H Stableford White Tees (Ladies and Gents)
Saturday and Sunday – Sept
Medal 18H Stroke Blue Tees Kindly sponsored by Eddie GoughPowersub
Ladies Stoke Competition
Thursday 26th September
1st Nora Noonan H/C 36 75
Nett
Find the Golf Ball
The latest draw took place on Sunday 29th September and the envelope drawn was for John Mitchell, but he wasn’t the winner of the jackpot. John picks up €20 Her number was 15. Next week’s jackpot will be €840.
Many thanks to everyone who supports the weekly draw.
MENS GOLF
18 hole S/Ford 24th, 25th & 26th of September
9 Hole Singles also available same day.
Liam Murphy Fitness Repairs PRESENTATION NIGHT
Our final presentation night will be held on Friday 18th September at 8pm.
All outstanding prizes will be presented that night. Golfer of the Year prizes will be presented at Mens Club AGM in mid November.
RESULTS
Tuesday Open Singles 24th September
Sponsored by O’Rawe Catering
Overall: Michael Maher (24) 39pts.
Cat 2: John Long (12) 36pts
Cat 3: Pat Hayes (23) 36pts
Best Visitor: Tim Deady (3) 34pts Doneraile GC
CLUB LOTTERY
This weeks jackpot was €4,200.
The winning numbers were 2, 9, 19 & 24.
The lucky dips were:
1) Eddie Fitzgerald.
2) Ann Connor, Hospital, Co. Limerick.
3) Joe Costello, Dundrum Road, Tipperary Town (c/o John J.M. O’Dwyer)
4) Chrissie Mackessy, Castlelyons, Co. Cork
5) Veronica Crowe (online).
The promoters prize went to Betty Farrelly.
Next week’s jackpot is €4,400. NEW COURSE LAYOUT
We intend trialling a small change to the course layout from next weekend. The 9th hole and the 14th hole will be swopped around to create an even 36/36 par 72 course. We would ask members/visitors to give their opinions regarding the change and any recommendations they would make. There will be pathways provided to help with ease of movement between the holes and tee boxes.
LADIES GOLF
Results
Wednesday, September 25thNo Competition
Updates:
Wednesday, October 2nd - 18 hole Club Day
Sunday, October 6th – 18 Hole Club Day
CPR/First Aid Course
There will be a C.P.R/First Aid Course for Tipperary Golf Club staff and members on Monday, October 21st from 6-10pm. If you are interested, please put your name on the list in the golf club.
TSDL Premier League
St Michael’s
Two Mile Borris 5 1
St Michael’s, by virtue of a strong second half performance, ran out convincing winners of this keenly contested Premier League game at Cooke Park on Saturday night. Saints were quick out of the blocks and took the lead on two minutes when a Shane Ryan pass saw Ed O’Dwyer beat the offside trap to finish well past Jack Dolan.
It could have been two on 6 minutes when Colin Bargary saw his effort come back off the crossbar following a Jimmy Carr cross. At the other end, Jake Jordan got in behind the home defence on the right channel in the 10th minute but his effort went wide of the far post. Donagh Hickey went close with a header from a Russell Quirke corner on 18 minutes. A Two Mile Borris free on 23 minutes saw Urban Nolan head just wide from Jamie Lee’s delivery. Jack Dolan had to be quick off his line on 31 minutes after Russell Quirke had played in Ed O’Dwyer.Saints were rocked back on 43 minutes when Kuba Beban could only parry a Louis Coughlan free kick and the ball dropped kindly for Jamie Lee who was on hand to make it 1-1 from the rebound.
In the second half, Jake Jordan’s left foot shot went wide of Kuba Beban’s goal after a pass from the right wing. However, from here, St Michael’s took over and Russell Quirke made it 2-1 when his left foot shot sneaked inside the post on 51 minutes. Donagh Hickey then headed over from a Russell Quirke corner kick. Borris seemed to tire after a promising open half and Jimmy Carr made it 3-1 on the hour after good work on the left flank from Philip Drohan and Shane Ryan. This ended the tie as a contest and Ed O’Dwyer made it 4-1 on 64 minutes with his second goal. Borris cleared their bench but Saints teamwork and desire saw them well on top and Ed O’Dwyer capped a fine performance on 87 minutes when he showed deft footwork to finish well and make it 5-1 from a Cillian Coonan pass.
It was Saints best performance of the season and John Lyons final whistle saw three valuable points gained on a 5-1 scoreline.
U/17 Cup
Clonmel Celtic survived a strong Clonmel Town comeback to advance to Round 2 of the FAI U17 Cup on a 3-2 scoreline after an entertaining tussle at Celtic Park yesterday evening. Celtic were fast out of the blocks and found themselves 3-0 up after 30 minutes. It wasn’t that Town had started particularly poorly; it was just that Celtic were clinical with the chances that came their way. They went 1-0 up after just 4 minutes with a sweetly struck shot/chip from Ben Hoare that found the top left corner of the net. Within 5 minutes Celtic doubled that lead when Dylan McCormack was on the end of a fine run and cross from Tyler Lynch to volley to the net. Spurred on by this fine start
Cillian Fitzgerald worked himself some space in the box and fired low to the net to make it 3-0 on 25 minutes. After this rampant
start Celtic eased up a little and James O’Brien produced a fine save to deny Town a goal before the break. Town came out strongly in the second half and immediately penned Celtic back and but for some better finishing they could have had two goals back in the first ten minutes. Celtic’s play became disjointed with too many hurried clearances that gave possession back to Town. On 55 minutes Town gave themselves a lifeline when Patyrk Galka fired home to make it 3-1. Celtic seemed to wake out of their slumber to realise they were back in a game and lifted themselves once more as the game developed into an end-to-end battle. James O’Brien produced a brilliant reflex save with his feet to deny what would have been a crucial second for Town. They did get back to just a goal deficit when Patyrk Galka converted from the spot with 10 minutes remaining but Celtic held on to advance.
On a beautiful September day on a pristine pitch this game showed everything good about youth football. From the start, both sides showed their intent, and this led to a very open game. However, it was the visitors who took the lead in the 6th minute when a long clearance over the Cullen defence saw the Cashel winger run on to the ball last defender and netted from just inside the 18-yard box. This spurred Cullen into life and 10 minutes later they scored an equaliser from a lovely passing move and Luke Nestor guided the ball to the net after great work from Shane O’Brien, Javier Serrano and Eoin O Connell. This was no more than Cullen deserved and now it was very much game on. Straight from the restart Cullen pressure on the Cashel defence which resulted in a penalty for Cullen which was calmly despatched to the net by Eoin O’Connell. Cullen then lost their keeper Jamie McGrath to an injury and in the 40th minute were once again caught by a long ball over the top which the Cashel forward finished with a looping header. Half time Cullen 2-2 Cashel Town
The second half saw Cullen come out of the blocks with clear intent
and began to play good passing football looking for gaps that may appear. The pressure paid off in the 55th minute when Shane O’Brien slipped a superb ball to Javier Serrano who curled a right footed daisy cutter inside the keeper’s right-hand post. This was no more than Cullen deserved and now it looked like they would kick on and that is exactly what they did. In the 60th minute Jack Fraher found Shane O’Brien on the edge of the Cashel box and he slotted home Cullens 4th goal. Cullen were very much on the front foot and Despite hitting the crossbar and post and the visiting keeper making two good saves Eoin O’Connell rounded of a great afternoon in the 75th minute when he headed a great cross to the net. This was a good win for Cullen and when the referee, who also contributed to a very good game, blew the whistle Cullen left the field to warm applause from the watching crowd. Saints were unlucky here not to salvage a point but a strong finish saw Mullinahone hang on to get the win at the Complex. Darragh Bresnan shot wide of goal on three minutes for St Michael’s while
his effort saved by Cillian Fitzgerald. On 7 minutes Houlihan saw his header saved again by Fitzgerald. Darragh Bresnan hit the bar on 11 minutes and an Aaron Brazil free went over the bar on 13 minutes. The breakthrough came on 20 mins when Ryan freed Noel Cuddihy on the left flank and he had the time to pick his spot and find the corner of the net. Darragh Bresnan was narrowly wide from a Luke Webster cross on 23 minutes as Saints pressed for an equaliser. Ryan then hit narrowly wide for Mullinahone who went in at the break a goal to the good. In the second half, Saints continued probing, but Mullinahone were always dangerous on the break. Alfie O’Halloran, who was put up centre forward, had a few promising runs and came very close to equalising when his header from a corner was brilliantly saved by Treacy. In the end, Mullinahone held on for a valuable three points.
Galbally started the stronger and in the first 20 minutes they got plenty of ball into the Shanbally area with no reward. On 28 minutes Shanbally hit the front when a fine pass from Daire
English was fired to the bottom corner by Keelan Williams from 12 yards. An almost identical move on 35 minutes saw Keelan Williams in again and he made no mistake to slot home. In the second half, Galbally responded and on 50 minutes William O’Sullivan pounced on a loose ball in the Shanbally box to finish from 10 yards to make it 2-1. Shanbally responded well to this
with Keelan Williams completing his hat-trick with a fine finish at the near post on 60 minutes.
Shanbally stretched further ahead when on 68 minutes Harrison
Conway headed in a Sean Sullivan free kick from 8 yards 4-1. On 78 minutes Man of the match
Keelan Williams was on the spot again to fire into the roof of the net from 10 yards to make it 5-1 to Shanbally at full time.
Saturday the 05th and Sunday the 06th of October 2024
FAI YOUTH Cup 1st Round
Saturday 05-10-24
Two Mile Borris V Clonmel Town, 2.30pm, J Maguire,
Peake Villa V Clonmel Celtic, 2.30pm, M Chapman, Cahir Park V Villa (Waterford), 2.30pm, M Corrigan,
Youths Division 2) Saturday 05-10-24
Shanbally V Mullinahone, 2.30pm, P Keane,
SC&K V Cahir Park (B), 2.30pm, M Haide, Galbally V Cashel Town, 2.30PM, M Freiberg,
St Michaels V Two Mile Borris (B), 2.30pm, G Maher,
Saturday the 05th October 2024 FAI Junior Cup Round 2
St Michaels V Cashel Town (Saturday Night) 7pm, J Maguire, M Duffy, M Jordan
Sunday the 06th October 2024
Munster Junior Cup Round 2
Peake Villa V Cahir Park, 12pm, Michael Duffy
Sunday the 06th October 2024
Division 1
Peake Villa (B) V Tipperary Town 3pm, N Coughlan
Wilderness v Vee Rovers, 12, M Freiberg
Two Mile Borris (B) V Powerstown, 3pm M Jordan
Sunday the 06th October 2024
Division 2
Suirside V Moyglass 3pm, M Chapman
Sunday the 06th October 2024 Division 3 Tipperary Town v SC&K (B), 12pm, M Haide Killenaule Rovers V Mullinahone, 12pm, G Ward
Sunday the 06th October 2024
Munster Junior Shield Round 2
Old Bridge V Ballingarry, 12pm, M Corrigan, Donohill & District V Cahir Park (B), 12pm, J Maguire
SC&K V Rearcross (North Tipperary), 3pm, P Keane Clonmel Celtic V Rosegreen, 3pm, G Maher
St Nicholas V SallyPark (Odhrans), 3pm, M Duffy
Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of October 2024
Youth Cup 1st Round
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With The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby just around the corner all tracks around the country are hosting Derby Trials and on Friday night last it was Clonmel Greyhound Tracks turn to host the event. After quite a level start in the 550 event Vivaro Dubh was first to hit the front as they rounded the opening bends. Jonathan O Grady’s Southwood Stan, trained by Adam Dunford, went through to take up the lead with the race favourite Daraghs Sydney lurking back in fourth down the far side. Gathering together at the third bend the Graham Holland trained for Gerry Daly from Armagh Daraghs Sydney, who was taking on the further trip for the first time, railed very well coming of the final turn and powering up the home straight went home a very comfortable winner in 30.45. The tight contest throughout reflecting the time with plenty more to come from this very lightly raced youngster who now has a free entry to this years Irish Derby. On behalf of Boylesports Caroline Brastock presented the winners trophy to the winning trainer after the race.
Accompanying the Derby Trial Stake the opening round of
The Unanimpouspanther N2/N3 Bitch Stake was run off. Michael Murphy’s Florican Height set the pace from the opening heat with a very smart rail hugging run in 29.29. The Adam Dunford trained for Michael and Carmel Croke gave the perfect run in heat two when finishing strong in 29.00 while Kinielty Sunset took advantage of a crowded third bend to win heat three in 29.34. Others that caught the eye on the night in defeat were Dick and Tony Lonergan’s Gerber who looked quite impressive until he got caught in traffic late on while Tommy Caffrey’s Slimline Doodles from a lively start was passed late on but has more to offer going forward. Teddie in heat one looked to have plenty more in the tank as does Quarrymount Popy who carries the only wide seed left in the contest. Jim Lynch from Kilcash took the opening race when Great Suzy after a very long lay off stole the show in 29.26. Joan Molly’s Meala Toto had a trap to line run in 29.40 while David O Neill had Chamberlain Billy back on the winning podium after his rather impressive run last week. Trainer Thomas O
Donovan landed the final race for Gerard Hutton when Radical Scoby powered past all from the third corner to win in the fastest
time of the night 28.97. This chap is one to keep an eye on for the remainer of the year. Due to very inclement
weather on Saturday night and Sunday resulted in Sunday night’s card postponed due to flooding. Health and safety for
the greyhounds manager Eddie Anderson decided to call of racing and reschedule the card for possible Tuesday night.
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