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Clonmel Comes Alive with Music and Dance

Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid

Árann

is huge success in Clonmel

Clonmel’s town centre was transformed into a vibrant celebration of music and dance on Saturday night, as the renowned folk and trad band Buaile Buaile brought their infectious energy to O’Connell Street. The streets echoed with rhythm and laughter as locals of all ages danced the night away in a spectacle that many will remember for years to come.

From 7pm to 10pm, the band performed from the gig rig positioned in front of the iconic Main Guard, drawing a huge crowd and igniting an electric atmosphere that pulsated through the heart of the town. The lively three hour

set featured a masterful blend of traditional Irish tunes and high energy folk anthems, with Buaile Buaile demonstrating exactly why they are considered one of the top trad acts in the country.

The response from the crowd was nothing short of euphoric.

O’Connell Street, for one night, became Clonmel’s very own ballroom, as couples, families, and friends filled the street with joyful dance moves. Children danced hand in hand with parents and grandparents, while teenagers and adults alike joined in the festivities, swept up in the music and enjoyment.

There was a profound sense of togetherness in the air, the people of the town rediscovering the joy of live music, of dancing without inhibition, and of simply being present with one another. Smiles were in abundance, and the town centre buzzed with a positive energy that hasn’t been seen in years.

This extraordinary evening was not only a testament to Buaile Buaile’s outstanding talent but also to the vision and dedication of the organisers.

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Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann is huge success

Special thanks are due to Carol Creighton and her hardworking team, along with Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann, whose hard work helped create such a memorable event.

The weekend was a shining example of how traditional Irish culture, when brought into the heart of a town, can create powerful moments of unity, joy, and celebration. It’s clear that Clonmel is hungry for more of this calibre of entertainment,

a blend of music, heritage, and community engagement that breathes life into the town centre.

As the final tune rang out and the crowd slowly dispersed, there was a shared sentiment among those present. Clonmel is alive again.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir buíochas mór for a truly beautiful weekend. Bualadh bos! One and all. Report by Clonmel Stories.

New Inn community came together to make the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run another huges success

AVIBRANT DISPLAY of colours graced New Inn village on Sunday week last for the annual tractor and car run in honour of the late Walter Cleary. The New

Inn Vintage & District Club extends heartfelt thanks to all who supported this successful event, particularly local businesses and the community. Your generous donations raised funds for

Local Parish Links, Cahir Day Care, and C-Saw.

Special appreciation goes to those who helped with stewarding, traffic management, refreshments, and ticket

Pat O’Rourke (chairman: Vintage Club) and Carmel Leonard (secretary: Vintage Club) at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

sales, as well as to the local schools and GAA for the use of their facilities.

Congrats to the raffle winners: 1) Clara Ryan, 2) Margaret Fahy, 3) JJ Cooney, 4) Paul Walsh, 5) Alice Walsh.

Presentation night in due course. A big shout-out to the children in the parade and all vehicle participants. The day wrapped up with an auction and music at Barrons.

Pictured here are Anne Hickey, Lar Donnelly, Andrew & Allison Cope and family at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday May 4 in New Inn.

Carmel Leonard (secretary:Vintage club), Sandra English, Catriona and Kalie (C-Saw) and Mary O’Connor at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured are Pete Farrell and daughter, Diamuid Lonergan, Liam Lonergan and John O’Brien at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured here are Aofie & Kevin Halley and family at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday May 4 in New Inn.

WALTER CLEARY MEMORIAL VINTAGE RUN

Pictured are John Healy, daughter Caitriona and grandchildren, at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured are Richie Fogarty,  Jack Cooney, Thomas Buckley, Andy Hennessy and Eddie Hally at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured Tommy Ryan, Paul Bergin, John O’Connor, Mark Hally, Kate Ryan and Noel Norris at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured are Clodagh Ryan, Marie Carrie, Michael Kelly, John Burke and Martin Ryan, at the Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured are Jim Kelly, Michael Lonergan, Seamus Kennedy and Gerry O’Donnell at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Pictured are Eddie Wall, Jack O’Brien and James English at the Walter Cleary Memorial Vintage Run on Sunday, May 4 in New Inn.

Celebration of local achievements at national launch of annual report Over 200 community and voluntary groups supported by South Tipperary Development Company

SOUTH TIPPERARY DEVELOPMENT

COMPANY (STDC) celebrated Local Development Week by launching its 2024 Annual Report at a national event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin.

At the launch of the STDC Annual Report, Isabel Cambie, CEO spoke about local development at work, saying that they see the difference of this work every day. “It’s someone returning to work after years at home, a community group able to keep its doors open, or a small business that finally gets off the ground. This is what local development looks like; long-term, community-first, and built on trust” said Isabel who went on to point out some of the highlights of STDC’s work in South Tipperary during 2024.

• Over 200 community and voluntary groups supported.

• 59 local businesses supported, and 72 jobs created or sustained.

• 178,000 hours of local help provided through Tús and the Rural Social Scheme (RSS).

• 1,600+ individuals supported with one-to-one employment, training or lifelong learning guidance.

Isabel went on to say that the Annual Report features stories from those directly impacted by STDC’s work, mentioning the response of one woman supported by the Local Area Employment Service who said; “I love my job and look forward to work every day. My case workers always go that extra mile for me” and from a community group representative who made the following comment; “Thanks to our RSS participant, we can keep our doors open to the community every day”.

A number of Oireachtas members attended the event to show their direct support for STDC’s work, including Deputy Michael Murphy, Deputy Seamus Healy, and Senator Garret Ahearn. Cllr Máirín McGrath attended on behalf of Deputy Mattie McGrath. Their presence reflected the growing recognition of the crucial role STDC plays in delivering real results on the ground in South Tipperary.

Officially launching the report, STDC Chairperson P.J. Maher said that their results speak for themselves. “We are grateful to all our partners and funders for helping make it possible and I want to mention the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Social Protection, HSE, Tipperary County Council, Tipperary ETB and the PPN, to mention but a few.

CEO Isabel Cambie expressed heartfelt gratitude to the entire STDC team for their commitment and dedication, and paid special tribute to the Board and Evaluation Committee, who collectively contributed over 550 voluntary hours to advancing the organisation’s work in 2024.

A special tribute was paid to Simon Ryan, who retired as Chairperson in December, with Isabel commending his “exceptional commitment and leadership over many years”.

The full Annual Report is now available on the STDC website, offering a detailed look at the organisation’s work in South Tipperary during 2024. Visit www.stdc.ie for further information.

The launch took place during a gathering hosted by the Local Development Company Network (LDCN), which also unveiled its Pre-Budget Submission. 45 Local Development Companies (LDCs) including STDC and spread around Ireland, deliver government and EU-funded programmes that address social inclusion, employment activation, rural development, and climate resilience. LDCN is the national representative body for this network of organisations, advocating for continued investment in community-led development.

CJ Kickham Band take part in major musical event in super sunny Cobh

On Sunday last, 18th May, the CJ Kickham Band from Tipperary Town took part in a major musical event with the Cobh Confraternity Brass and Reed Band and the Newmarket Pipe Band.

The occasion was a Memorial Day for the late Terry White, legendary percussionist with the Cobh Band, who passed away in January. Terry would have been 90 on the weekend of the recital. The event was a project organised by the Cobh Confraternity Band with valuable support from the Arts Office  of Cork County Council.

The CJ Kickham Band, expertly led by Carol O’Donovan, gave a delightful recital which included ‘Tuba Lollipop’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ and ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’.

Later both bands came together and gave a joint rendition of martial light classical and popular airs. Newmarket Pipe Band also gave a delightful performance on the day. (by Martin Quinn)

Pictured conducting Bands, including the CJ Kickham Band, at the Band recital in Cobh, Co. Cork, on Sunday last.

A view of the Band recital, which included the CJ Kickham Band, in Cobh, Co. Cork, on Sunday last.

At the launch of the STDC Annual Report for 2024 were Marion O’Neill Board member STDC, Cllr Máirín McGrath, Senator Garett Ahearn, Isabel Cambie CEO STDC, Deputy Seamus Healy, Deputy Michael Murphy, PJ Maher Chairperson STDC, Dave Devry Board member STDC.

At the launch of the STDC Annual Report for 2024 were Cllr Máirín McGrath, Isabel Cambie CEO STDC, Deputy Michael Murphy, PJ Maher Chairperson STDC, Martina Ryan Social Inclusion Manager STDC, Dave Devry Board member STDC, Deputy Seamus Healy, Noirin O’Dwyer Financial Controller STDC.

A Century of Business, A County of Excellence: County Tipperary Chamber launches 2025 Business Awards

(Sponsored by CAREY GLASS, Nenagh)

In a milestone year for business in Tipperary, the County Tipperary Chamber has officially launched the 2025 Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Carey Glass, as both organisations mark historic anniversaries—100 years of the Chamber and 60 years of Carey Glass, a company born and built in Nenagh.

The awards will culminate in a black-tie gala event on Thursday, 14th November at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, where the best in business across the county will be honoured for their innovation, impact, and resilience.

Entries are now open, and in a move that celebrates inclusion and ambition, the awards are free to enter and open to all businesses operating in County Tipperary, regardless of Chamber membership.

“This is more than an awards night—it’s a celebration of who we are, what we’ve built, and where we’re going,” said Michelle Aylward, CEO of County Tipperary Chamber. “To be launching these awards during our centenary year, and with Carey Glass celebrating their 60th anniversary, makes this a once-in-a-generation event. We’re calling on every business— large or small, new or established—to be part of it.” WHY BUSINESSES SHOULD ENTER:

Raise your company’s profile locally and nationally

Celebrate your team’s achievements and attract top talent

Strengthen your credibility with customers and stakeholders

Join a powerful network of Tipperary businesses united in ambition

AWARD CATEGORIES:

There are 14 award categories designed to reflect the full breadth of business across the county:

Best Large Employer

Best Small Employer

Best SME

Best Emerging/New Business

Family Business of the Year

Best Not for Profit

Training & Development

Excellence in Customer Experience

Best Sustainable Initiative

Diversity & Inclusion

Creative Business

Retailer of the Year

Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality

Best Café/Restaurant

CAREY GLASS SPONSORS

Carey Glass, the 2025 Awards’ headline sponsor, is one of Europe’s leading glass processors and an enduring symbol of Tipperary excellence. Founded in 1965, the Nenagh-based firm has grown into a global leader while remaining deeply rooted in the local community.

“We’re proud to support this year’s awards during our 60th year in business,” said Evelyn Carey Marketing Director for Carey Glass. “These awards shine a light on the drive, creativity and spirit of Tipperary businesses. We know what it takes to survive and thrive, and we look forward to celebrating others who are doing just that.”

Finalists will be announced in early autumn, with judging panels made up of industry experts and business leaders.

Entries are now open at: www.countytipperarychamber. com

New Sexual Assault Treatment Unit now operational 24/365 on grounds of University Hospital Waterford

The HSE’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Waterford, serving the South East region, has relocated to its own, dedicated for purpose premises.

Since its establishment in 2004, the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit service had been accommodated in the main hospital building at University Hospital Waterford.

Following extensive renovations carried out last year, however, the service has moved to an especially adapted stand-alone setting on the grounds of UHW.

The new Sexual Assault Treat-

ment Unit (SATU) features two treatment rooms, two waiting rooms, kitchenette, admin support and sanitary facilities. The unit is staffed by a team including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, with liaison as required with colleagues and other departments in UHW, the HSE’s community healthcare services, the Rape Crisis Centre and An Garda Síochána. 24 HOURS A DAY - 365 DAYS OF YEAR

The HSE’s six SATUs nationwide are on-call 24 hours a day,

seven days a week, 365 days a year to help anyone that has been sexually assaulted.

The SATU in Waterford operates from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and is also available on-call after hours and at weekends.

The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) at UHW provides holistic, responsive and patient focused care for all genders and gender identities, 14 years and older who have experienced sexual crime. The SATU at UHW provides unbiased access to services. In situations where an incident

has been reported to An Garda Síochána, the Gardai will arrange an appointment and help you get to the SATU. GPs may also make an appointment. Self-referral is also a method through which you can access the SATU.

The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Waterford can be phoned ahead of arrival (051-842157 or via 051-848000 out of hours), so that the team can help you make the best plan for your care, give you directions and make sure someone is there to meet you.

An occasion was held recently

in the new SATU to mark the relocation of the service.

Addressing guests on the day, Janet Murphy (Director of Midwifery Services, University Hospital Waterford) said:“Over the years, working closely with An Garda Síochána, the Rape Crisis Centre and others, those involved in the delivery of sexual assault treatment in the South East have been excellent in their provision of vital support to people in traumatic situations. It has been an aim for some time, however, to establish the Sexual Assault Treat-

ment Unit in its own specially modified area.”

“University Hospital Waterford (UHW) colleagues are delighted to welcome representatives of the HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme, the Rape Crisis Centre and An Garda Siochána to this occasion at the new unit, marking the launch of the service in what can be described as a serene, discrete space. We look forward to it being a welcoming, safe and comfortable facility for those who require the specialist services it provides.”

The County Tipperary Chamber has officially launched the 2025 Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Carey Glass, as both organisations mark historic anniversaries—100 years of the Chamber and 60 years of Carey Glass, a company born and built in Nenagh. Picture at the launch, from left to right: Sharon Higgins – County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet, Trish Markey – County Tipperary Chamber, Michelle Aylward – CEO of County Tipperary Chamber, Sarah Fogarty – President of County Tipperary Chamber, Evelyn Carey – Marketing Director of Carey Glass, Margaret Valette O’Connor – Director of County Tipperary Chamber, Diarmuid Corcoran – Director of County Tipperary Chamber and Brian O’Neill – General Manager at The Abbey Court Hotel.

Cashel Town in talk of the

By Liam Browne

Community School choir take top honours at AIMS awards

The musical expertise at Cashel Community School was recognised once again last week, when its senior choir took first prize at the prestigious AIMS Choral Festival in Cork. “Wow” was the word from the adjudicators at the performance of the choir, who were as always accompanied by the expert tutelage of Mr Murray, Mrs Davern and accompanied by Helen Colbert on piano.

Now in its 40th year, the festival endeavours to maintain the tradition of hosting a quality

weekend for both choral lovers and performers. It also incorporates the high standards set by our renowned panel of adjudicators, within a friendly informal atmosphere. This was the first year there was a ‘Choir of the Year’ award for our adult competitions, where the winners received the ‘Pat Dunleavy award’ kindly donated by the Dunleavy family. And it is now happily ensconced in Cashel, where the music department will be doing their best to ensure it stays again next year.

The school also took home a first prize in the Cameo competition, with a roof raising rendition of “Voulez Vous” from the hot musical Mamma Mia, which they performed to huge audiences last winter in town. There is no doubt that the school is gaining a fearsome reputation for its musical excellence and this is a truly well-deserved recognition of the huge amount of work that has been put in literally from when the school opened. And long may it continue.

O’Donoghue comes of age and leads Tipperary to double success

The last couple of years have been a rollercoaster for young Cashel hurler Oisín O’Donoghue. Long tipped to make it to the very top in the game, his two performances for Tipperary at under 20 and senior grade this week, are proof that the hype around the young man has been completely justified. Oisin is a son of Seanie and Catherine, and comes, as we say in Cashel, from good hurling stock. His father and uncles were all deeply involved in GAA in the town for decades, with Seanie the current chairperson of Cashel King Cormacs. His mother Catherine, being a Holycross woman, also adds the love of GAA to the mix, so perhaps the young players accomplishments were inevitable. He didn’t lick it off a stone

But, success as they say is one percent inspiration, and ninety nine percent perspiration, and Oisín put in the work over years of

underage hurling, on the pitches and in the backyard to hone the skills that now shine through. And they did that this week, first in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, and then on

the hallowed turf of Tom Semple’s Stadium in Thurles. He put in a man of the match performance Tuesday night when he scored a goal and three points in Tipperary’s Munster final win over Clare. Fast forward to Sunday, and the young player took his spot on the bench as Tipperary faced a do or die battle with Waterford. The game went to and fro for an hour, with the Premier County finding the Deise a tough nut to crack.

Ten minutes from time they unleashed young O’Donoghue, and within ten seconds he justified his place by scoring the home county’s only goal of the game, and opened a gap too wide for their opponents to come back from. Cue huge roars from the Tipperary crowd, the Cashel faithful and even a nod from GAA people in Kerry. We may be on the cusp of a huge hurling revival and Oisín O’Donoghue will be in the vanguard.

Vintage steam engine rally in Cashel next week

There will be an exciting evening in town next week, when some of the finest examples of steam engines stay the night in Cashel. The rare vintage steam engines are passing through Tipperary as part of The Irish Steam Engine Owners Association Road Run, which will be raising funds for the Irish Wheelchair Association, who fund services in Tipperary and nationwide.

The whole run takes almost a week, and goes from Kildare to Cork, starting on Saturday, May 24 and finishing the following Friday, May 30th, taking in Laois, Kilkenny and Tipperary, along the way before ending up in the Rebel County. The Tipperary leg will see the historic vehicles in the Premier County on Tuesday and Wednesday May 27th and 28th. The convoy of steam engines will depart Urlingford at 10am on Tuesday, May 27 and stop in Littleton, Horse & Jockey during the day with a scheduled arrival time in Cashel at 6pm. On Wednesday the steam engines will leave Cashel at 10am, stopping in New Inn en route, with the plan to arrive in Mitchelstown at 5.30pm.

Organisers say the stream engines are hoping to bring fun and excitement to their stops over the week. This is a great opportunity to see up to twenty rare vintage vehicles, many over a hundred years old, including a Marshall traction engine built in 1908, a Clayton & Shuttleworth Road Locomotive built in 1915, and a Fowler Ten Ton Roller built in 1929.

Volunteers will be out collecting funds for essential Irish Wheelchair Association’s services that support local people with disabilities across Tipperary. The Irish Steam Engine Owners Association has been waiting a number of years to hold this event again and is looking forward to a fantastic week for its members and the Irish Wheelchair Association.

Oisin O’Donoghue with proud Dad Seanie.

Who will be crowned King of the Jungle in Cashel fundraiser?

The countdown has started for one of the most highly anticipated fundraisers to be held in Cashel in years, with Cashel Rugby Club and Cashel King Cormacs GAA preparing for the Jungle fundraiser stage show hitting Cashel on Bank Holiday Sunday night, 1st June. Months of preparations will culminate in Halla na Féile with a crowd of over 600 people anticipated, who will see the twists and turns of the night, before someone is finally crowned the King or Queen of the Jungle.

Jungle Fundraiser Stage Show is Ireland’s latest hit Fundraising event for your clubs, schools, and charities, pitting two teams (Team Snake Rock/The Red Team, and Team Croc Creek/The Blue Team) against each other to collect Stars by overcoming their Greatest Fears. Not for the Faint Hearted, 24 Pre-Registered Contestants will become Campmates for the Night and will be put to the test by taking part in a variety of 10 Challenges and Trials. Who can survive the Hell Holes, Bugs, Snakes, devour the Gourmet Critters and overcome a series of Spine Tingling and Tension Filled Challenges to beat their opponents, and be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle?

Well, that will be seen, with a wide variety of local celebrities taking part on both sides of the camp. Cashel rugby club have had another successful season on the pitch, but they fell agonisingly short in their promotion play off earlier this month, so they will be hoping that they can add a final title before they head off on their summer break. And they have a couple of favourites for the title in Lar Fanning and Robert Hunt, neither of whom are shy about handling animals. Neither are the Leamy Brothers, but none of those farming lads would be used to dealing with the animals that slither along the ground, like the snakes that are central to the show. But the rugby club might have an advantage in that, as they have one contestant from South Africa, Tim Townsend, who’ll not by shy when it comes to the creepy crawlies.

On the other side of the fence, the GAA club has plenty of well known characters up for the challenge. They’ve had a fantastic season on the pitch, but will they be as prepared for the jungle?

Yes says former jockey Ken Whelan, who has been practising eating snakes and bugs all week. I’m not sure who is going to tell Ken that on the night it won’t be the jellied kind, but he’ll enjoy finding out. Fuller Casey is also regarded as a dark horse to be king, swearing that whatever about the eating part of the night, he’ll take any man or woman on in

the drinking side of it, but again we’re not sure if he knows that the protein in the drinks might be crunchier than he expects.

But why all the talk of a King of the Jungle, when there’s as much chance of their being a Queen. Five brave lads will line out headed up by Juliet Delahunty, Liz Coneelly and Nicola Butler for the GAA team, while Orla Leahy and Michelle O Riordan line out and the rugby team. And both teams have a political bent also, with Cllr’s Declan Burgess and Liam Browne making appearances. Some have quipped that these are the only two public appearances that the two politicians don’t want to be seen at, but rumour has it, their previous experiences in dealing with snakes and rats, might give the two councillors an unfair advantage.

The event itself will be a very professional set up. Going a number of years now, they have helped clubs raise over a million euros, with sponsorships both individual and corporate making up the bulk of that money. They provide everything from stage lighting to MC’s to the DJ for the after party. But the real stars of the show on these occasions tend to be the animals and insects that put the frighteners on the contestants. They’ve only met one of the larger guests, when they lined out for the promotional shots alongside a ten-foot Burmese python, but there will be lizards, crickets, beetles and rats on the night. Everything of course is done to make

Cashel councillor Liam Browne psychessss himself up by handling some imaginary snakess at the recent launch of the Cashel Rugby Club/Cashel King Cormacs King/Queen of the Jungle Fundraiser.

sure of the animal’s welfare, but no doubt they might have to bring on a set of ear plugs such is the screaming expected.

The two clubs are hoping for a big turnout on the night itself, after running a number of joint fundraisers in the past. They have held singing and dancing events but nothing on the scale of the Jungle fundraiser event with the production size it’s expected to bring. The clubs are both facing big seasons, with the King Cormacs finally back in the Dan Breen Senior Cup in Tipperary hurling, while Cashel Rugby will go all out to make it third time lucky when they kick off in the AIL again next year.

Events like these take a huge amount of planning and the local organisers have been flat out for weeks putting the nuts and bolts together, with Paddy Purtill and Seanie O’Donoghue taking the leads for their respective clubs.

On the night the contestants will have to face a range of trials with drinking competitions and party games making up the first half of the evening, before the serious stuff starts with the creepy crawlies in the second stage. Whatever happens, there will be fun and laughs, and what better way to support your local club than having an enjoyable night out to go with it. Tickets will be on sale from the weekend, and more than half of them have already been pre-booked, so get in quickly because this show will be a sell out.

Robert Hunt being put through hiss pacess

No bother to Lar Fanning who has clearly dealt with a few snakes in his day.

The terrific Tumbling Paddies took the Tipperary Festival by storm

A packed marquee enjoyed an exuberant energy-filled live show from the County Fermanagh band, the Tumbling Paddies on the penultimate night of this year’s Tipperary Festival, Saturday, 10th May.

The Tumbling Paddies have become one of Ireland’s most popular entertainment acts. They have grown from strength to strength, particularly in the past two years. This was their second visit to Tipperary and their popularity was evident in the fact that they drew the largest crowd of the fourday festival.

Their performance included many of the songs that have been hits over the last number of years including ‘Pretty Girl’ and ‘Night on the Town’ and of course their chart topping number ‘The Way I Am’ which topped the Irish charts for ten weeks.

Their high energy Irish folk/pop sound went down a treat with the huge crowd in Tipperary and I have no doubt that it won’t be their last visit to Tipperary Town.

County Fermanagh band, the Tumbling Paddies pulled the biggest crowd over the four-day Tipperary Festival with the super performance on the Saturday night, enjoyed by one and all who were in attendance.

Thumbs up from Gareth Maguire of The Tumbling Paddies at the Tipperary Festival.

A group of happy revellers enjoying The Tumbling Paddies at the Tipperary Festival on Saturday night, 10th May.

These beautiful young ladies were having a great time at the Tumbling Paddies performance.

Patrons at the Tumbling Paddies performance on the Saturday night of the Tipperary Festival were in festive spirit and thoroughly enjoyed the music of the County Fermanagh outfit.

Mike Denver brought curtain down on a brilliant Tipperary Festival

TIPPERARY FESTIVAL 2025 had the perfect start with country star, Michael English on the opening Thursday night, and it had the perfect end also with County Galway performer, Mike Denver wrapping it up on the final night.

Known as “The Galway Boy”, Denver is one of Ireland’s top entertainers, and he certainly lived up to that billing at the Tipperary Festival on Sunday night, 11th May. With his excellent backing band Denver presented a two and a half hour high energy show which featured all his ‘Hits’ including ‘Tommy K’, ‘Wasn’t that a Party’,’ Galway Girl’, ‘Blown Away’, plus ‘hits’ from the 60’s and 70’s.

His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South, and that was evident by the large numbers that travelled from around the country to Tipperary on the night. A capacity crowd was on the floor throughout the night, dancing to the great sound of Denver, who delivered a first class performance.

Great credit is due to the Tipperary Festival Committee who organised a fantastic four nights of entertainment and brought people from far and wide to Tipperary. It certainly was a great boost to Tipperary Town and the organisers

should take a well

deserved bow.

Country star, Mike Denver, on stage at the Tipperary Festival.

A happy group enjoying Mike Denver at the Tipperary Festival.

Fans of Mike Denver at the Tipperary Festival.

The Ryan Family, Porter House, pictured with country star, Mike Denver.

Mike Denver, pictured with the committee and helpers of the Tipperary Festival.

ABOVE: Behind the bar - the bar staff and helpers at ther Tipperary Festival.

LEFT: Fans of Mike Denver from Bansha at the Tipperary Festival.

Mike Denver meets some of his fans at the Tipperary Festival.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

F.E. Buttimer (Holdings) Limited intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning

Permission to (i) Change the use of the existing first and second floors of a building from commercial to residential comprising 3no. apartment units, (ii) make elevational amendments to the rear of the building, (iii) install balconies to the rear of the building (iv) on-site parking area for apartments (v)- and all associated site development works at 38 and 39 Gladstone Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the

Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

Retention permission is sought by South Tipperary Hospice Movement CLG for the following at Unit 10, Tower House, New Quay, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

a) Retention of steps and changes to the entrance door on the front elevation (New Quay), omission of two bay windows on the front elevation (New Quay), extension and enclosure of rear fire escape stairs to ground level, omission

of car parking spaces to the rear, omission of internal mezzanine to the rear, and retention of changes to window opes on the front and rear elevations.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

Permission is sought by South Tipperary Hospice Movement CLG for the following at Unit 10, Tower House, New Quay, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

a) Change of use from retail to office including alterations and signage to the front elevation (south) facing New Quay, alterations to rear elevation (North) and all associated site services and site development works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and

such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

We, Fort Aengus Tennis Club, intend to apply for Planning Permission to a). develop 3 covered Padel Tennis courts with 6m high court sports lighting in place of existing tennis courts, b). construct a central viewing area/concorce between and at end of courts, c). extend and refurbish the existing childcare facility/multi-purpose room/table tennis room area to incorporate an additional space and also an additional multi-purpose room/ table tennis room at ground floor level and changing rooms and multi-purpose club room/

PLANNING NOTICES ACCEPTED

tea room at first floor level, d). construct a dedicated mulit-use games area/children’s area, e). demolish existing shed, f). erect new site perimeter fencing, g) develop landscaping including paved areas, h). adjust and update car parking facilities and provide bicycle parking and all associated works at Fort Aengus Tennis Club, Racecourse Cross, Rosegreen, Co. Tipperary.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Healy calls for action against the genocidal starvation in Gaza

This State and the Taoiseach because of our Famine history and our neutrality, have a unique moral authority and obligation to do everything in our power to stop the genocidal starvation of 2.3 million human beings in Gaza.

Leaders questions, 14th May, 2025

One million Irish people, the Taoiseach’s ancestors and mine, starved to death during the Great Famine in the 1840 and 1850s. Two million of us were driven to cross the Atlantic in coffin ships in search of mere survival. Thousands of us died on those ships. At home, our people died in cabins, in ditches, on the roads and in workhouses. There is hardly a parish in the country that has not a famine graveyard. To this day, the awful devastation of the Famine is imprinted in our minds, our hearts and our very souls. While the failure of the potato crop was the initial cause, the appalling vista is that the Famine could have been avoided but for the deliberate actions and inaction of a foreign imperial Government. The continued export of shipload after shipload of food from Ireland while we starved was thoroughly disgraceful and inhuman.

Today, 2.3 million Palestinians are facing starvation.

All reputable international organisations say that 500,000 Palestinians are facing catastrophic levels of hunger while another 1

million are facing emergency levels of hunger.

The State of Israel and its defence forces are deliberately starving the Palestinian people. They have blocked all food aid to Gaza since 2 March and, in the words of the Israeli defence minister, no humanitarian aid will enter Gaza. The shiploads of food exported from Ireland during the Famine can be compared to the 3,000 truckloads of food being blocked by the Israel Defense Forces on the borders of Gaza.

I acknowledge and appreciate the Taoiseach’s description of this as a war crime and I acknowledge and appreciate the involvement of the State with South Africa in the international courts, but we must do more. This State and the Taoiseach, because of our famine history and our neutrality, have a unique moral authority and obligation to do everything in our power to stop the genocidal starvation of 2.3 million human beings in Gaza.

The Israeli state must face consequences. The Taoiseach has himself described it as a war crime.

I believe this country must take action that is within our control, like stopping the Central Bank from facilitating the sale of Israeli state bonds, stopping all military flights through Shannon, even if that is a temporary measure, prosecuting airlines that are bringing armaments through our airspace and immediately reintroducing

Additional driving test centres wanted in Cashel and Carrick-on-Suir

South Tipperary needs two additional driver testing centres, one at Carrick-on-Suir and one at Cashel. South Tipperary is particularly badly affected by the huge current backlog. The centres at Clonmel and Tipperary town have delays of 28 weeks, or seven months, which is simply not good enough. We have very poor public transport and there is no adequate transport serving major employers, schools and colleges in the area, like Abbott Ireland Vascular Division, Boston Scientific, Questum, Tipperary County Council, Tipperary University Hospital, Tipperary Further Education and Training College and the Technical University of the Shannon. We need at least two new centres to deal with the current situation in south Tipperary.

In the last three months, the number waiting has jumped by 11,000, from 72,400 to 83,486. The delay in April 2024 was 14.9 weeks and it is now 27.3 weeks, which is simply not acceptable. While I welcome the Minister’s opening statement, I find it difficult to accept or believe that the RSA will have the ten-week target date achieved by September of this year. I wonder if, in fact, the RSA is fit for purpose in this regard.

More needs to be done. New centres need to be opened and new permanent and full-time driving testers need to be appointed urgently.

the occupied territories Bill in this House.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach:

First of all, I thank the Deputy, and I do not say it patronisingly, for very eloquently presenting the case and the comparison with our own national trauma during the 19th century in terms of the Great Famine and a deliberate policy now being perpetrated by the Israeli Government in respect of denying the basic necessities of life to the people of Gaza. It is quite shocking that Israel would, in a very deliberative way, conduct and prosecute a policy of this kind against an entire population. As I said previously in the Dáil, it is wrong in principle and in law to inflict hunger and suffering on a civilian population, whatever the circumstances, and this behaviour clearly constitutes a war crime. In that context, we are working with other like-minded member states in the European Union - I have raised this with the President of the Commission - and, indeed, wherever we can to bring about international pressure on Israel to allow the basic necessities of life and unhindered aid into Gaza. The level of malnutrition among children is absolutely shocking and appalling. The trauma that has been visited upon the children of Gaza is lifelong. Many have been orphaned and many have lost siblings, parents and uncles and, of course, entire families have been wiped out by the shock-

ing bombing of a very urban and densely populated environment. In terms of the issues the Deputy has raised, we will continue to work with Spain, Slovenia, Norway, Iceland and other countries where we would have similar views in respect of this, and to try to get a stronger position from the entire membership of the European Union, at a minimum, in respect of the humanitarian situation and to get Gaza opened to aid.

The people in Gaza are trapped in Gaza. The Deputy mentioned in terms of famine that people can escape but people are trapped in Gaza due to the military activity and the bombing, but also the starvation and not having access to outside assistance or outside support. There is no shortage of humanitarian aid outside of Gaza at Rafah and other locations. There

is no shortage of neighbouring Arab states that want to supply aid and support. The issue is getting it in there in the first instance. Now, the latest manifestation of Israeli policy, in endeavouring to control the entirety of the aid programme, is also reprehensible and unacceptable. We will continue to do what we can to get Gaza open for humanitarian aid and assistance.

Deputy Seamus Healy: I am sorry but that is not good enough. We have to do more. Gaza is absolutely shocking. We have genocide and war crimes every hour of every day. The Palestinian people are being starved and bombed every hour of every day. Time is not on their side. Half a million are in a catastrophic state of hunger and starvation. Surely some country, or some leader, must stand up and take dramatic action to stop this.

The Taoiseach has already said that this is a war crime. We went through something similar ourselves in the 1840s and 1850s. We have, and the Taoiseach has, the authority - the international authority - to do something practical and dramatic to stop what is happening. These people are being starved to death. The Taoiseach has the opportunity to lead the international opposition to this. For God’s sake, please do so.

The Taoiseach: I take the Deputy’s point, although I do believe we need key powers to intervene. We need key powers, such as the US and major European Union-----

Deputy Seamus Healy:

We can do things without them.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach: Hear me out, please. Major European Union countries----Deputy Seamus Healy: We can do things ourselves.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach: We have done it. Ireland on its own is not going to shift the dial on this.

Deputy Seamus Healy: I acknowledge what you have done but there are things you can do, and there are things this country can do, and they can do it now.

Deputy Seamus Healy: Something dramatic needs to be done to stop this situation.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach: I just want to make the point. I have noticed a shift in European opinion on this. The bigger powers, quite frankly, have to intervene here because of what is happening morally, and we will, too, but-----

Deputy Ruth Coppinger: We cannot wait.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach: The realpolitik of this is very clear to me. The big powers-----

Deputy Seamus Healy: Big things start small.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach: I appreciate we are all----Deputy Seamus Healy: It is a desperate situation.

Micheal Martin, The Taoiseach: I am just stating the facts. It is very clear to me that the major powers have to intervene to get Israel to change course and stop doing what it is doing.

Deputy Healy welcomes and supports the Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021

In a statement released last week, South Tipperary TD, Seamus Healy welcomes and strongly support the Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021.

In the statement he said: I compliment my colleagues in People Before Profit on bringing it forward.

Not only do I believe in the right of workers to join a trade union, but I also believe that employers should be obliged to recognise the union and negotiate with it on the pay and conditions of its members. I have been a proud trade unionist all my working life, during school holidays working in a meat factory, as a member if the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union and as a farm worker on Bulmers apple farm. I was a member of the Federation of Rural Workers and as an employee of a local tannery, I was a member of the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers’ Union.

From December 1971, when I started work as a clerical worker with Waterford County Council, I

became a member of the Irish Local Government Officials Union, now called Fórsa, and served as a branch officer and activist for the next 30 years. I served on the national executive of that union and was chairperson of its health and welfare division when I worked with the South Eastern Health Board. I represented the union on Clonmel Trades and Labour Council and served as the council’s president.

My family has a tradition of union membership and activism. My father, Jim Healy, was a founder of the Clonmel branch of the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union in 1932, and his father before him, also called Jim Healy, was a union member at the turn of the 20th century when he worked as a carter with Murphy’s Brewery in Clonmel and Thurles. My maternal grandfather, Patsy Meaney, was also a union member at the turn of the 20th century when he worked as a labourer with Clonmel Corporation Gas Company. My father-in-law

was a branch officer with the Irish Union of Distributive Workers and Clerks and was condemned from the pulpit for leading a strike for better pay and conditions for members. As always, church authorities stood with the employers.

I strongly recommend union membership to all workers, especially young workers, at a time when casualisation, short-term and temporary employment are the order of the day. Unity is strength, and the trade union movement has won massive victories against all the odds, many of which we now take absolutely for granted. We won the eight-hour day - previously, workers worked for 14 hours in desperate conditionsthe five-day week, public holidays, annual leave, pension and sick pay schemes and much more.

The trade union movement should go back to its roots and remember the example of the men and women of the 1913 Lock-out.

On this, the 109th anniversary

of the Easter Rising, we should remember with pride the great trade unionist James Connolly, the 1916 leader executed 109 years ago last Monday in the Stonebreakers’ Yard in Kilmainham Gaol by British crown forces, shot tied to a chair. Connolly’s writings are as relevant today as ever. His book Labour in Irish History is a masterpiece. It is well worth reading and should be on the curriculum for our leaving certificate students. Current Irish law entitles every worker to join a trade union but there is no obligation on an employer to recognise and negotiate with a union. It is at the whim of the employer to deal with the union or not. Trade union negotiated rates of pay and conditions are not only good for union members. Studies have shown that unionisation and trade union pay and conditions raise the wages and benefits of all workers.

This is a common-sense and reasonable Bill. It is important legislation which I fully support.

Deputy Seamus Healy, TD.

A unforgettable evening in store with Clancy Family at Nano Nagle Centre

The Nano Nagle Centre is the perfect setting for a night of unforgettable music, songs and stories brought to life by The Clancy Family as they take a nostalgic trip through time, to highlight all that has made the family such a tour de force in Irish culture.

The centre is a literal stone’s throw away from the house in which the Clancy family were reared. A home that was described as “a house of music” when the children were small. Much of the songs and stories that the family became aware of growing up were heard in their maternal grandmother’s pub on the Main Street.

The ballads and stories picked up in Ma McGraths went on to be heard all over the world thanks to the Aran Jumper wearers form Carrick-onSuir.

Clancy’s Kitchen, Songs From The Homestead, will take place on Saturday, 31st May from 8 pm. Tickets for the event are priced at €20 and are available from the Nano Nagle Centre. Tel: 051 642418.

CARRICK SWAN

On Saturday last, we welcomed the Limerick County Senior Hurling Champions, Doon, to Páirc na nEalaí for a challenge match. It was a great game that finished level.

Our Junior A hurlers played in the county league against Gortnahoe/Glengoole but were beaten by five points in the finish. They now face Ballingarry in the semi-final on Sunday next, 25th May at 3 pm in Cloneen.

Our Junior B camogie team play in the league final on Saturday next, 24th May at 6 pm in The Ragg. Opposition to be confirmed. The girls are unbeaten in their league campaign, and we wish them all the best for the final.

Our U12 girls played against Fethard on the green Monday evening with Fethard running out winners in a very competitive game. Our U17 hurlers lost their last game in the County League against Nenagh.

Our U13B footballers beat Grangemockler-Ballyneale in the co shield and now play Fr Sheehy’s of Clogheen in the semi-final.

SIX WEEKS OF COACHING

Last week our club welcomed 150 pupils from junior infants, senior infants and First Class fol-

Carrick Town in around the

Twenty seven years on, a dream becomes a reality with opening of town’s brand new Gaelscoil

On Wednesday of last week, 14th May, 2025, the keys were turned in the portacabins in the car park of Tom Drohan Park for the last time and teachers, staff and students made an historic walk. They strolled in Cul Na Muc, down the ancient hill by the Friary Church and over the bridge that has stood since before Columbus set sail for America. Turning left, the excited line of educators and students were welcomed by a large crowd of family and well-wishers as the walking party stopped outside their magnificent new school.

Twenty-seven years ago, a seed was planted when one principal and six pupils became part of Carrick’s first ever Gaelscoil. That was situated a stone’s throw away from the magnificent new building that now houses over 150 pupils.

In 2002 the school moved to Tom Drohan

Park, where it flourished and despite originally using dressing rooms as classrooms, the love and respect that the growing number of staff nurtured in our schoolchildren for the Irish language saw entrance numbers rise annually.

After many years of battling, political and community pressure, the school got the go-ahead to be relocated to the former St Joseph’s School grounds in late 2021. As with all matters regarding building and regulations, it was a slow process, and it wasn’t until April of 2023 that permission was granted to begin construction. Since then, however the building work has been frantic, with many amazed at the completion time of such a large-scale project.

The site where the new school stands is an historic one and means that on this plot of land education shall continue as it has

done since the late 1800s where a “House of Mercy” was built on land donated by a Mr. Power whose sister, Sr. Gertrude, was a member of the Order. In 1902 the school was closed due to financial difficulties but was soon reopened again when funding was received through the department of technical education.

It continued to operate as St. Joseph’s College of Domestic Science until it closed in 1991 and was then used by the V.E.C. until that school moved to yet another prime example of modern education facilities on the N24 at the east end of the town. Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 will go down as an historic day for Carrick-on-Suir, our third primary school opens on its own permanent site, and we see our native language continue to grow and flourish in our community.

lowing on from the six weeks of coaching we had done with these age groups to Páirc na nEalaí for a wonderful hurling blitz where all the kids got to play games and matches and had some refreshments that were laid on afterwards.

COFFEE MORNING

On Saturday, we hosted a coffee morning in our juvenile hall in aid of Wheel Ability Power Chair Strikers. We are delighted to have raised €850 today in addition to €400 our camogie girls donated. BLACK AND WHITE IN BLUE AND GOLD

Last week, our club was represented proudly on the big stage. On Sunday last, Ryan Walsh lined out for Tipperary in the primary game in Semple Stadium, huge well done, Ryan. On Wednesday last the Tipperary U20s retained their Munster title. Our very own Aaron O’Halloran, Callum Lanigan and Stefan Tobin, were part of the squad. Well done to all our players getting to pull on the blue and gold jersey. A very proud week for us all.

SYMPATHY

All at Carrick Swan Club would like to pass on our condolences to the Murray family, Pearse Square.

Strong finish sees Carrick Swan crowned under 15 champions

On a glorious Thursday evening last Carrick Swan under 15 footballers took to the field in Grangemockler to face Mullinahone in the county football (A) shield final. From the throw-in it was a lively encounter with both sides playing some fine football, but it was the boys from Kickham Country that started with a scoring flourish, leading after six minutes by 1-3 to no score.

A goal from Alex O’Dwyer started a revival for the Carrick lads and it was nip and tuck all the way up to the short whistle which came after 41minutes, which included a two-minute water break.

At times during the long first half the game threatened to boil over, but it remained just about civil if very physical.

At half-time it was the Carrick lads who were up on the scoreboard by two points.

The second half commenced and despite the intense heat the level of commitment remained the same with both sides giving 100%. During another long second half, the Mullinahone lads found themselves trailing by seven points after 25 minutes of play but worked tirelessly to pull it back to the minimum well into stoppage time.

During a frantic injury time The Swan sealed the victory with a penalty deftly placed in the left corner of the net by the first half goal scorer Alex O’Dwyer. Eventually the final whistle was sounded and amid jubilant scenes captain Aaron Brennan lifted the county shield.

With the “big ball” finished for this fine bunch of athletes their attention now turns to the upcoming hurling league and championship where they are sure to continue representing their club and families proudly.

On Sunday last, Carrick Swan hurler Ryan Walsh lined out for Tipperary in the primary game in Semple Stadium against Waterford, huge well done, Ryan. Ryan is pictured at the mural wall at the Dillon Quirke GAA Grounds in Clonoulty.

Carrick Davins - Féile na nGael County

Champions 2025

Carrick Davins celebrate a new batch of heroes after under 15 County Féile na nGael final win

Over the course of two days the weekend before last, Carrick Davins welcomed a new team of heroes to their extensive role of honour.

The under 15 hurling squad were crowned Féile county champions after two hard days’ of physically draining exploits.

Starting out on Saturday morning on their home sod, the first game against Thurles Og set the standards for the weekend and proved a tight, hard-fought encounter which swung one way then the other. At the final whistle the Carrick boys were victorious by just a single point A rest for the next game meant the boys

witnessed first hand just what they faced as Newport ran out convincing winners in their opening game. The Davins lads knew the scale of the task that lay in front of them as they lined out against Newport . Although beaten by seven points they could be proud of how they battled throughout the whole game.

Sunday morning saw the young players, mentors, families and friends departing the town at 8 am to make their way to Dr. MorrisPark in Thurles. A semi-final place against Emily/Solohead awaited them. Despite the exertions of the previous day the boys showed little signs of fatigue and battled like their lives depended

Nicholas O’Shea -

on it. At the full-time whistle the scores were level and they faced extra-time.

In this period, they showed more heart and determination than at any other time over the weekend and they pulled off a six-point victory over their West Tipperary opponents at the long whistle.

Their job was not quite done yet, they did not celebrate, there was no shouting or celebrating. This young team had one focus, and that was not a final place but ultimate victory in that county final.

News reached the dressing room, their final opponents would be none other than the team that had seen them off by seven points not 24hours before, Newport. This

The first

news brought no apprehension however, no nerves suddenly became visible, just a steely determination to get what they travelled up for.

There was no big talk of tactics or game plans, just a reminder that they were going out to represent their club, their parish and their families for a half an hour and not to cross back over that white line feeling that you could have done more. They we focussed to leave all they had on the field and if it wasn’t good enough then so be it

And that’s exactly what these future stars did. They contested everything from the throw-in, battling as warriors of the

ancient game and at half-time they left the field up by one point.

The second half was a demonstration of grit, determination and pride and at the full-time whistle Carrick Davins had new names to add to their roll of honour. Yes the mentors did their part, and the support assisted them when things got tough, but the glory of this victory is down to one group of people, the players.

Team: Michael Keyes, Cian Hartery, Jack Redmond, Riley Baron, Patrick Corcoran, Tom Tobin, Destiny Ukaegbu, Alex Stuart, Dylan Prendergast, Riley Rockett, Jamie O’Shea, Emmanuel Adesoye, Brody Butler and captain Billy Murphy.

man from Carrick to captain an All-Ireland senior hurling winning team

Tipperary has, down through the decades, seen many of the game of hurling’s finest exponents. Some of those have been lucky enough to captain their team and some have had the honour of being crowned All-Ireland champions while assuming the captain’s role.

The second Tipperary man to captain a team to All-Ireland senior hurling gory was a man called Nicholas O’Shea, and Nicholas was a Carrick-on-Suir man.

Born into a farming family near South Lodge in 1866 Nicholas did not receive much schooling, as was the norm for many in the country at that time. After leaving national school he moved to Dublin to seek out employment. He was a hard grafter and a good saver and by 1893 he had saved enough money to purchase a public house in Clonskeagh, south county Dublin.

Aside from work, Nicholas was a skilful hurler and played his club hurling with Kickhams. In 1888 he was selected to line out for Dublin in that year’s very first Leinster championship. The Dublin side reached the provincial final but were beaten by Kilkenny on the amazingly low score of 0-7 to 0-3.

The following year Nicholas was once again picked to represent the county team and was given the honour of captaining them from his mid-field position. After defeating Wexford in the Leinster semi-final Dublin were granted a walk-over by Laois and so a Carrick-on-Suir man lifted the second ever Leinster cup and they were straight through to an All-Ireland final where they faced the men from Clare.

Trailing 1-5 to 1-0 at half-time things did not look good for the Dublin side but with heavy rain falling, the sod became greasy and did not suit the Clare team who

were hurling in their bare feet.

Dublin went on to win the game on a scoreline of 5-1 to 1-6 meaning that the first of the six All-Ireland winning captains for Dublin was a man from Carrickon-Suir.

Nicholas played again for Dublin the following year, but they were knocked out early in the championship.

The pub that Nicholas bought remained in the O’Shea family for several generations but was eventually sold. It is still operating as a pub but is now called Farmer Browns. Nicholas sadly passed away at the young age of 48.

The pub in Clonskeagh, Dublin, once owned by Carrick All-Ireland winning captain, Nicholas O’Shea. Today it is Farmer Browns.

The Carrick Davins under 15 team with mentors celebrate their County Féile na nGael victory over Newport in the final played at Dr Tom Morris Park, Thurles, on the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Newly Baptised

Lillian Mongey, Liberty Square. Billy John Scanlon, Holycross.

Recently Deceased

Tomás (Mossy) Conroy, Willowmere Drive formerly Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

Anastasia O’Gorman, née Scanlon, Athnid. Mary Ely née Hayde, Kevins Park, Littleton.

Thurles Library Bealtaine Festival

Thurles Library Adult Craft Group invite you to their Open Morning - Monday 26th May at 10:30-12:30. Come along to see the amazing projects created by the very talented adult craft group. It’s a great chance to admire their work, ask questions, and maybe even get inspired to join in! Contact them on 052-616-6131.

Anam Cara

Supporting parents after bereavement, are hosting an Online Bereavement Information Evening on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Diane Clabby. Diane is an accredited Trauma Informed Psychotherapist with an Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds a Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, a Level 7 QQI Certificate in Suicide Postvention. Diane has a special interest in working with trauma, loss and bereavement, suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.

First Communion

Cathedral of the Assumption on Saturday next, 24th May, at 11 am - Leugh National School and Gaelscoil Bhríde. Parishioners please note that there will be no 11 am Mass in Bóthar na Naomh Church on this coming Saturday night.

Thurles Musical Society receives an AIMS nomination

Thurles Musical Society has been nominated in the Best Technical section of the annual Association of Irish Musical Societies for Hot Mikado which was staged in the Premier Hall back in March.

The show as a great success with over sixty people on stage and close to 100 people involved in the production, which was Directed by Oliver Hurley – Oliver was nominated in the Best Director category with his local society in Tralee for The Clockmakers Daughter.

The nomination for Best Technical is very welcome and richly deserved for the stage crew in Thurles which created an amazing spectacle – this relates to sound, lighting, staging etc and marks the contribution of many people to the show.

Thurles Stage Manager Anthony Kirby also received an AIMS nomination for Best Stage Manager, though with Portlaoise MS for their production of Guys and Dolls.

Meanwhile, Thurles lady Therese Maher was the adjudicator for the Sullivan section for AIMS, completing the Cathedral Town connection to the nominations which were announced by livestream in New Ross at the weekend as part of the New Ross Choral Festival – Thurles performed two numbers at the festival while a number of the local secondary schools also participated in the choral singing competitions.

Presentation

Secondary School’s sponsored walk and run was a great success

Presentation Secondary School, Thurles held their annual Sponsored Run last week at Thurles Racecourse and they were blessed with beautiful sunshine for the event.

The organisers were thrilled with the response and thanked everyone who supported the annual run this year. Well done to all runners, joggers and walkers and a big congratulations and thank you to the schools PE department for organising the event.

(See photos of the great event elsewhere in this week’s edition).

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Padre Pio Relics for Holycross Abbey this coming weekend

THIS COMING WEEKEND, Saturday and Sunday, 24th and 25th May, will be a very busy one for historic Holycross Abbey just outside Thurles, with the relics of Saint Padre Pio visiting to help mark the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the ancient place of worship.

Thousands are expected to descend upon the village over the course of Saturday and Sunday next with two full days of programmes marked out – Sunday is also the St Pio National Pilgrimage day and the celebrations for this event will be held outdoor in the Padre Pio Gardens located behind the Abbey. As usual a marquee will be erected in order to cater for inclement weather and this event is always very well attended, but with the 2025 celebration expected to be larger than most.

Preparations are well underway in Holycross to cater for the expected throngs with special groups of volunteers detailed to look after the many aspects associated with such an occasion. Committees and team leaders have been established and they will be charged with ensuring that everything

Thurles

girls play in Munster Academy hockey blitz

Well done to all the Thurles Ursuline Secondary School hockey players who participated in the Munster Academy Blitz this week The UCT girls have been working so hard over the last few months training with the U15 North Munster Development Panel and lined out against The East and South Munster Development Squads. Well done girls, great to see you all competing on the big stage. Keep up the great work.

runs smoothly over the course of the two days.

The events begin on Saturday morning at 10 am with welcome and Mass followed by veneration. There will be Rosary and veneration at 12 noon; evening prayer at 6pm

and veneration will continue until 8 pm when the Abbey will be closed and preparations made for the Sunday events.

Veneration begins at 9 am on Sunday with normal Sunday Mass at 11 am and veneration continuing from 12 noon.

Then, proceedings will move to the Padre Pio Gardens for Rosary at 1.30 pm, Stations of the Cross at 2 pm, Anointing of the Sick at 2.40 pm and Mass in honour of St Pio at 3 pm. Veneration continues at 4 pm with Evening Prayer and Farewell at 7 pm.

Holycross Abbey is the only location for the relics of Saint Padre Pio to visit in Ireland in 2025 and the event forms a significant part of the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee. This represents a unique opportunity for pilgrims to come to Holycross, view the relics and pray to Saint Padre Pio whose story, life and example is very close to the hearts of so many in Ireland.

All are welcome to come to Holycross Abbey over the course of the two days, or indeed any time. It is one of the few national monuments in Ireland which does not have an entry fee.

Physio Lab brings state-of-the-art facilities to Thurles

THE PHYSIO LAB, a state-ofthe-art, cutting-edge new was officially opened at Killinan, Nenagh Road, Thurles making the magnificent premises the flagship of renowned BTL Medical Ireland.

Premier County sports stars from hurling to camogie to rugby, athletics and many more disciplines turned out in force to check out the new business founded and owned by Lead Physiotherapist, Therese Ryan – formerly of Premier County Physiotherapy - in conjunction with BTL Medical Ireland, manufacturers of globally acclaimed, cutting-edge medical and physiotherapy devices.

The launch which was performed by broadcaster, journalist and GP, Dr Ciara Kelly celebrated the introduction of two newly enhanced next generation clinics at the Templemore base and the wonderful new clinic in Thurles. This exciting development marks a bold new chapter for the Clinic group which has been a trusted name in patient care for nearly thirty years.

There was a real air of celebration at the Clinic which boasts some of the most modern equipment on the market – equipment which will, ultimately, speed up the recovery and rehab times of patients and help them back to full health. While many of the top, elite sports stars in the county have undergone treatment at the clinic – Tipperary Manager Liam Cahill was one of those in attendance for the launch alongside players Darragh and Conor Stakelum, camogie star Karen Kennedy, and rugby star Brian Gleeson –the clinic caters for all rehab and recovery processes from young to old alike, the very lively and mobile, to the not-so lively and mobile.

The Thurles Clinic boasts focused shockwave treatments, spinal decomposition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, radial shockwave and much more, while in Templemore cryotherapy chambers have elevated this clinic to be up there amongst the leading in the country.

Dr Carl Fullam, Clinical Lead, BTL Medical Ireland Ltd, was lavish in his praise for the local team and their determination to bring this facility to fruition – a facili-

ty he described as being “best in class.”

“This is a good news story for Thurles because of the employment and jobs it is bringing and the numbers who will come to use these wonderful facilities. We are very proud of the Clinic and the work Therese, her husband Eamon, their son Ned who is in the sports science realm, and all the team have undertaken. This is our flagship in Ireland,” he said.

Dr Marie O Mír – a Tipperary lady - CEO of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) said that everything good about physiotherapy innovations is being promoted in The Physio Lab. The profession, she said, will double in size in the next ten years and the wonderful traditions associated with putting the patient first will continue and will flourish.

Therese, a specialist in Sports Medicine, Chronic Pain, and advanced Therapeutic Techniques, holds a BSc (Honours) in Physiotherapy from the University of East London (1992) and a Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine from Trinity College Dublin (1997). In 2003, she became a certified Yoga Teacher after training at the Sivananda Ashram in New York.

She is regarded as a highly skilled practitioner in Deep Dry Needling using the Travell & Simons Approach, Functional Movement Screening (FMS), and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). She has also trained as a Pilates Instructor, incorporating Pilates Reformer techniques into her clinical practice.

With a focus on Chronic Pain, Sports Injuries, and Fascial Dysfunction, Therese addresses underlying causes such as dysfunctional movement patterns, breathing issues, and nervous system sensitivity. Her treatments combine manual therapy, functional retraining, and breathwork, empowering patients with knowledge and strategies for lasting relief.

Therese owns and directs The Physio Lab clinics in Thurles and Templemore, offering specialised care enhanced by partnerships with BTL Ireland Medical Devic-

es. She is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and is Coru registered.

She explained that the process of establishing the Clinic began some time ago following her attendance at a medical show in the UK, accompanied by her son. After much discussion with BTL Medical Ireland Ltd the decision was made to proceed, but it was obvious that her premises in Thurles town would not be large enough to host the enhanced facilities. So, Pat and Theresa Purcell offered their premises at Killinan, Thurles to give The Physio Lab a new home.

“This is a really exciting time for us and the devices we have here are revolutionary in rehab and recovery. Patients will benefit greatly from all these innovations,” said Therese who paid tribute to all those who helped to bring The Physio Lab to this stage.

Coláiste Mhuire athletes success in East Munsters

Congratulations to the athletes from Coláiste Mhuire Co Ed School in Thurles (pictured on the left) who performed exceptionally in the East Munster Track and Field Competition in Waterford. Special well done to Oscar Caffrey winning gold in the 80m hurdles and bronze in long jump and Liam

Carroll winning bronze in 1500m junior boys competition. Congratulations to Luke Thompson winning gold and achieving a PB in the hammer throw while Jeffrey Myles also achieved PB’s and secured bronze in the senior boys hammer and discus. Well done lads.

THURLES TOWN EXTRA

Thurles School’s sponsored walk and run blessed with super sunshine

Presentation Secondary School, Thurles held their annual Sponsored Run last week at Thurles Racecourse and they were blessed with beautiful sunshine for the event. The organisers were thrilled with the response and thanked everyone who supported the annual run this year. Well done to all runners, joggers and walkers and a big congratulations and thank you to the schools PE department for organising the event.

with Cathedral Townie

Clonmel Scouts get stuck in for An Taisce’s National Spring Clean 2025

All sections of

in Clonmel and made their way through Clonmel to litter pick to finish up at the Kickham

In total the group collected 40 bags of rubbish weighing a total of 130kg.

Thank you to all youth members and adult volunteers(scouts and tidy towns) for taking part on the day.

All scouts took part in the litter pick as part of their special interest badges - environment and community.

Clonmel Scout Group took part in a litter pick for An Taisce’s National Spring Clean 2025 in collaboration with the Clonmel Tidy Towns.

the Clonmel Scouts started at a different location

Plaza.

Congratulations to 1st Tipperary Rover Molly Magner who was presented with her 2 year service award by Tipperary Scout County Commissioner Niamh Fenton at the Tipperary Scout County Shield held in Cashel Rugby Club.

Clonmel Group Leader Pat English presenting Abigail Forrest Lanigan with her Venture Chief Scout Award and Silver Gaisce award.

Clonmel Scouts take a well deserved water break in the sunshine at the Kickham Plaza during last week’s work as part of An Taisce’s National Spring Clean Up Campaign.

Chief Scout Mentor Lizzy Curran presenting Antony Fitzgerald with his Scout Chief Scout Award and Bronze Gaisce award at the Tipperary Scout County Shield.

Clonmel Group Leader Pat English presenting Ryan Guthrie with his Scout Chief Scout Award and Bronze Gaisce award.

Clonmel Group Leader Pat English presenting Robert Mc Laughlin with his Scout Chief Scout Award and Bronze Gaisce award.

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Town Tipp through A trip

with Martin Quinn

50 years of excellence - celebrating Marlin Club Swimming legacy

The Marlin Swimming Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Established in 1975, the club has a proud legacy of excellence and resilience. Speaking at their awards night at the Tipperary Excel, Edelle O’Donovan said that they were thrilled to be celebrating 50 wonderful years.

“Over the decades, the club has nurtured athletes who have competed across the Atlantic and even reached the Olympics. Our club has thrived through different committees and challenges, including the trials of COVID, all thanks to the unwavering support of parents, swimmers, and the entire community of Tipperary Town. The dedication of generations has kept our club strong and thriving. As one of the longest-standing clubs in the area, we take immense pride in our history, and in the bright future, we continue to build together. It has been an incredible journey, and we should all be proud to be a part of a club that has stood the test of time, evolving and thriving with each passing generation” said Edelle.

The building of the Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool, which commenced in 1970, and was officially opened in 1973, by the President of Ireland, Mr Erskine Childers, was a significant development for swimming in Tip-

perary town and the wider area. Edelle called on Dave Moloney to speak about the history of the club. Dave was a swimmer with the club in his youth and is now a committee member of the club.

“A club, Swift Swimming Club was formed possibly in 1974 which only lasted a short period of time. However a group of like-minded individuals came together and I believe that the Marlin Club was founded in 1975. My reference to this is an inscribed club gala medal that I won in 1975. Committee meetings for the club were held in Dobbyn’s Hotel. The set up was a little bit different to what is in existence today, as the role of the club was to teach the children of Tipperary Town to swim and also to encourage children to swim competitively.

“This competitive role is now carried out by Tipperary Tiger Sharks club. In fact I remember completing many of the awards (Gold, Silver and Bronze) and lifesaving courses whilst a member of the club. The role of swimming development and teaching of children, was taken by Dan Hogan who would have been responsible for many people being able to swim in that era, a time when opportunities to swim or access to the seaside were not available to many. As a competitive swimmer I remember competing in

€3,000 raised by

The John O’Leary Celtic Supporters Club based in Tipperary Town, has raised €3,000 for C-Saw Tipperary.

The club is in its second year of existence and raised the funds for C-Saw Tipperary after raising €1,300 last year for Tipperary Meals on Wheels. Club Chairman, Tony Black, reminisced about the founding of the club in 2023.

“There was a Celtic Supporters Club in Tipperary of the same name set up in the nineties by the late great Lulu Hogan. We decided to relaunch in time for the 2023/24 season. We were hopeful of getting 15 or 20 members locally once we set the supporters club up, but we couldn’t believe the interest it generated once we put the word out. In our second season we have 100 members, mostly based around the Tipperary Town area, but we also have members based in Cahir, Clonmel, Fethard, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Kildare, Urlingford, Shannon, Carlingford, Coatbridge, London, Ipswich and New York. We all share a love of Celtic Football Club. Celtic is a club that has a place in a lot of Irish people’s hearts especially due to the clubs Irish roots” said Tony. John O’Leary CSC Ticket Officer, Paul Gallagher, a Scotsman living in Pallasgreen, expanded on the comments of the Chair.

“Celtic is a club based on charity. It was founded by Brother Walfrid from Sligo in 1887 to provide dinners for the poor, mostly Irish immigrants, in the east end of Glasgow. The club has been heavily involved

inter-club galas or leagues and travelling to Thurles, Clonmel, Nenagh, and to Cork, Waterford and Limerick, to take part in Munster Gala’s. I am not sure whether gala’s were invitational at the time, or what was the procedure regarding participation, but I also have medals from gala’s in Dublin, Roscommon and Ballinasloe.

“Credit must go to Charlie Stafford who was my swimming coach at the time and must have been well connected. I remember Charlie bringing us to the Swimming Pool in NIHE Limerick (now the UL Swimming Pool) for stroke development and training. That pool was much larger than the traditional 25 metre pool. Charlie was without doubt a man ahead of his time. Similar to the Tiger Sharks club, the management of the Tipperary swimming pool at the time, allowed us to train in the morning, and many a time I rushed home to eat a breakfast before school. An ambition of many swimmers would have been to swim in the Munster Gala’s and to represent your county in the community games. The finals took place every year in Mosney.

“A lot of credit must go to the people, who at the time, were instrumental in the setting up of the club in the 1970’s, and the many people who have been involved

throughout the years, and those currently who ensure that the club remains in existence” concluded Dave.

in charitable actions since its foundation and we felt the only way we could honour the legacy of Celtic was by supporting local charities ourselves” said Paul. Meanwhile the clubs Merchandise Officer, Pearse Foley, explained about the recent fundraiser.

“We raised €1,300 for Tipperary Meals on Wheels last year. This year our club members chose C-Saw Tipperary as our Charity of the Season. We had a big draw at Christmas in Quinlans Lounge, Tipperary Town. We had a number of big prizes such as a €400 match package and a

There are 86 girls and 52 boys under 18 and 27 teachers/committee (over 18) in the club. We join with the community in

congratulating Marlin Swimming Club on this significant milestone and wish them the very best of luck into the future.

Celtic jersey signed by Celtic star Nicolas Kühn. This allowed us to raise €3,000 for C-Saw Tipperary. It is something we are very proud of and we are very grateful to our members for the effort they put in to help this worthy cause” said Pearse.

Club Treasurer Mark Buckley, spoke about the presentation of the cheque to C-Saw. “We are going to present the cheque for €3,000 to Barry Walsh and members of C-Saw Tipperary after the Scottish Cup Final, in Quinlans Lounge on Saturday, 24th May. We will enjoy the game and hopefully see Celtic lift the Scottish Cup for the 43rd time, which will complete a domestic treble if we are victorious. We will have finger food and music with Blackthorn after the game. So we would like to invite everyone to join us on Saturday. Come along, wear your Celtic colours and cheer on the Bhoys to victory” said Mark.

JOIN THE TIPPERARY TOWN BHOYS

The John O’Leary Celtic Supporters Club operate from Quinlans Lounge on Davis Street in Tipperary Town. We meet to watch Celtic games, and our members regularly travel to Glasgow for match-days. 30 members travelled in February for the first club trip to Celtic Park. It is €10 for an adult to join for the season and €5 for under 18 members. We are now open for applications to join for the 2025/26 season. Contact the clubs Facebook page or email johnolearycsc@gmail.com to join.

Tipp Celtic Members of the John O’Leary CSC at last season’s fundraiser for Tipperary Meals on Wheels.

Marlin Swimming Club Aspiring Swimmers, with the Donal Skehan Perpetual Cup, at the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Marlin Swimming Club Novice & Emerging Swimmers, at the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Kilfeacle Community Tennis Club celebrate their 40th anniversary

On Sunday May 4th, Kilfeacle Community Tennis Club celebrated their 40th Anniversary, a significant milestone for this rural tennis club. The club, which has been a hub for tennis enthusiasts of all ages, hosted a special 40th celebration. Founding members, current players and past committee members

gathered to reminisce about the club’s rich history at the club house. The club’s dedication to promoting tennis and fostering a sense of community was evident throughout the afternoon. Four decades ago, members of the local community bought a piece of land in the village for a recreational facility. It was

decided to build 2 tennis courts, and measurements were sourced from the encyclopaedia Britannica. Fundraising began and materials were sourced locally. The community worked hard to build these tennis courts. A Tennis Committee was then formed and a Singles Tournament and a Morning League for the local ladies commenced in May 1985. The club has gone from strength to strength over the decades, thanks to the dedication and hard work of its members. It has grown to almost 300 members across all

ages, drawing from the Tipperary region and beyond. The club has excellent facilities, including 3 state-ofthe-art LED floodlit courts, a dedicated practice wall and a secure play area for small children. The club’s committee and members are already looking to the future, with plans for new initiatives and upgrades, to ensure the club remains a vibrant part of the local tennis scene. Congratulations to Kilfeacle Community Tennis Club on this significant milestone – here’s to many more years of tennis success!

Darby Ryan International Poetry Competition 2025

The Darby Ryan International Poetry Competition 2025, has just been launched. The competition has been inaugurated by John Grogan and Claire Grogan Williams, descendants of the late Darby Ryan. The prize winner of this year’s competition will be announced during August 2025 and will be invited to give a reading of his/her work during August. It is really exciting to see this new poetry competition being launched, and it is a great initiative to allow free entry for this the first year of the Contest.

Diarmuid O’Ríain (Darby Ryan) was born at Ashgrove, Bansha, Co. Tipperary, in 1777, and was a poet and patriot. His most famous composition was undoubtedly The Peeler and the Goat, a ballad or satire which was popularly sung across Ireland and was taken worldwide by emigrants. Darby composed many songs and ballads across numerous topics, not least Irish nationalism. Darby composed both in Gaelic and English, and when any event of local or national importance took place, Darby was called on to immortalise it in verse. Copies of his Tipperary Minstrelsy are

1. Poems, in English only, using any of the following themes; Community, Satire, Tipperary, Ireland. (International entries are welcome)

2. All poems must be the unpublished work of the person entering them into the competition. They must not have been published, self-published or accepted for publication in print or online, broadcast, or have won another competition at any time.

3. All entries will be considered anonymously by the judge so poems should not have any indication within them to allow for the identification of the poet. Should the named judge be unable to proceed, an alternative judge of equivalent standing will be substituted.

to be found in The British Museum and at The Royal Irish Academy. Darby died in 1855 and is buried in the old Templeneiry graveyard in Bansha, where his grave is marked by a carved stone cross depicting a rope and anchor.

The closing date for entries to the competition is Thursday, 31st July, 2025.

The competition rules are as follows:

4. There is a recommended length of not more than 40 lines but the organisers are open to receiving longer poems if the subject matter justifies it.

5. Poems can be entered by email to darbyryanpoetrycontest@gmail. com putting “Darby Ryan Competition 2025” in the subject box. Poems will not be returned, so do keep a copy. Please attach all entered poems in one attachment us-

ing a standard Word file All entries will be acknowledged by email only.

6. Closing Date for all entries is midnight on Thursday 31st July 2025. The organisers cannot accept alterations to the poem(s) once it has been submitted. Poems cannot be withdrawn from the judging process once they have been entered.

7. Although copyright will remain with the poet, the organisers reserve the right to publish the winning poem on their website or print books for one year from date of announcement of winning poem. The organisers reserve the right to withhold prizes if such an action is justified. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

As this is the first year of the Contest the organisers have decided not to introduce any entry fee this year.

Prizes for the contest are as follows; First - €300, Runner Up€200, Second Runner Up - €100 Anyone wishing to contact the organisers can do so by email to; darbyryanpoetrycontest@gmail. com

John Grogan, great, great, great grandson of Darby Ryan pictured at his grave in Bansha Old Cemetery.

At the recent 40th Anniversary celebrations of Kilfeacle Community Tennis Club, were from left to right: Mary O’Dwyer, Tommy and Maureen Fogarty, all original founders of the club and Fiona Ryan, Chairperson. Photo by William O’Brien.

The committee of the Kilfeacle Community Tennis Club at the recent 40th Anniversary celebrations of the club are sitting, left right: Maureen Hally (Chair), Declan Keaty, Siobhán Verdon (Secretary), Jacinta Coman (President). Standing, left to right: Mairead Fahey, Tadgh O’Driscoll (Treasurer), Jennifer Killeen, Tricia English, Eamon Dalton, Yvonne Guilfoyle, Lorna O’Donovan, Katy Connery, Ruth Quillivan, Alma Quinn.

TIPPERARY TOWN EXTRA with

Martin Quinn

‘I wasn’t going

crazy during all that

time, and it wasn’t me’

Kathleen Funchion, MEP, reflects with Martin Quinn

about removing herself from an unhealthy relationship

ATHLEEN FUNCHION

Kis Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, having previously served as a TD for Carlow and Kilkenny from 2016 - 2024. Kathleen was in the news recently, not for her work as an MEP, but rather in a personal capacity, in a story concerning her former partner who was jailed for offences under the Harassment and Harmful Communications Act. The 39 year old Kilkenny man received a four-month prison sentence, with a separate four-month prison term suspended for a period of two years, for offences under Section 4 of the Act which is also known as Coco’s Law.

Recently I was meeting Kathleen to discuss issues relating to my advocacy work on stroke and I asked in advance if she would be willing to speak to me about the story concerning her former partner. She was very happy to speak about it and so I met her in Tipperary town and I began by asking her about the background to the story and what had brought her to the point of escalating the situation to An Garda Siochána.

“I had a situation where I was in a relationship, which was on and off for 6 years. Looking back on it now it probably wasn’t the healthiest of relationships in terms of how it all worked out. There were definitely elements of control with regards to my ex partner and the relationship broke down a number of times over the years. I was always really hopeful that things could work out and we could work on things, as he was someone I really cared a great deal about, and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this person. It was difficult to come to terms therefore with the fact that I wasn’t in a good situation, or a healthy situation. I would initially have gone to the Gardaí about the situation in August 2022. On the 28th of April last, this finally ended up in Court, and anyone who has gone through a Court process knows that it can take a long time, so it took 2 years and 8 months to get to Court. I did feel vindicated, relieved and a whole range of emotions with the outcome and that my ex partner was found guilty. The sentencing hearing was the 28th of April and he was sentenced to 4 months

in jail and a separate charge of 4 months suspended for 2 years. On hearing the Judge, who you know is totally independent and outside of your own life, when you hear him say that this was a very controlling person and also that this person acted deliberately, with threats to cause harm, I did feel vindicated, and I also did feel that I wasn’t going crazy during all that time, and it wasn’t me. The difficulty when you are in a relationship like this, and this is why I wanted to speak out about it, is that you really doubt yourself. You question yourself and you think you are going crazy, and it really affects your confidence going forward. It’s so important for other people in the same situation to know that it can happen to anybody and also that there is help out there. It’s a very lonely place when you are in that situation and it can be easy just to close in on yourself, but actually if you do reach out to the services that are there, or even initially to a trusted family member or friend, it can make a huge difference”.

I put it to Kathleen that some people might question how a per-

son with such a prominent profile and popularity within a political party could find themselves in a situation like yours.

“It’s a good question, but the thing about these situations is that they are gradual. It’s not one big event. Sometimes one big event can be the defining moment and that’s what happened to me. It was the threatening emails, and stuff that had been downloaded from my phone and shared online. When my ex partner had put my friendships in the frame, as he had contacted the partners of friends of mine alleging affairs and all sorts of untruths about their lives, that was when I finally saw the light and I decided that I had to do something about it. It happens over time gradually and I don’t know if you kind of normalise it in your head, or what exactly happens, but doing things such as handing over your phone. When you are out of the situation you say to yourself - how did I agree to that? It does eat away at your confidence and makes you feel that you are the problem. I think as well when you are in that controlling situation you’re thinking well okay I have nothing to

hide so I’ll hand over my phone, they can see that.

One of the things in my situation was a lie detector test that my ex partner was obsessive about and it had gotten to the point where I was nearly agreeing to that. Now when I say that, and when I think about it, I feel a range of things. Part of me feels stupid to be honest, because how would you allow yourself to be in that situation. You are kind of thinking okay I will agree to that, and everything will be fine, because there isn’t anything to hide. However what you don’t realise, and this is one of the key things I wanted to get across to people, is that the person doesn’t actually necessarily think you are being unfaithful, it’s all about control for them, so you will never be able to be free. You can hand over your phone and your phone records, they can go everywhere with you, but there will still be a problem, because it’s not you, it’s the fact that they want to have full control, and control is not normal or healthy”.

I asked Kathleen as to what was the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ and what eventually

made her go to the Gardaí.

“I think it was during one particularly bad weekend in August, where there was a barrage of emails that came into me. He had gone to two different journalists in national newspapers alleging various untruths, he had downloaded messages from my phone and he was contacting people in my own personal circle again alleging untruths. I was lucky to be around family that particular weekend, I remember it really well as it was a very warm weekend in August. My sister who lives in New York was home and we were all around and I didn’t know what to do, I felt like I was looking on at myself. I wasn’t sleeping, I wasn’t eating, I was really stressed and also really distressed, so there was obviously something seriously wrong. I had been in contact on and off with Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny, just from a supportive and counselling point of view, and I contacted them and then I contacted the Gardaí, and went in to them and it went from there. That weekend was really the breaking point and I am so glad in a way because it allowed me to reach out properly to Amber to help get me out of the situation. I was trying to get out prior to that point and that is why it had gotten to that level with him. I went to the Gardaí and gave a statement to them, so yes that is probably the straw that broke the camel’s back”.

For anyone going to Court the process can be very challenging, so I asked Kathleen as to how she found the process.

“I have to say that Amber Women’s Refuge were really, really supportive, and what’s so important about them is that they are non judgemental. It is really important for anyone in this situation to have non judgemental listeners in your life when you are going through this, because all of our instinct as family or friend is to say get out, get out of that relationship, but its not necessarily as easy as that for the person, so it is important to say that. I also found the Protective Unit of the Gardaí, that were dealing with my case in Kilkenny, to be incredible and they were a huge support throughout the Court process. The detective in charge of the case was able to go through the formalities with me, and explain what was going to happen, but the process is definitely daunting. It is not a nice experience and I felt physically sick going in. I found it very hard to go through the victim impact statement, but I knew it was important to do it. It is a very emotional process, you would rather be anywhere

else, but then that’s where the verdict is given. It is kind of bittersweet. If I had the power to make changes I think that the time it takes is very frustrating. It’s a really lonely time and a really lonely place. I was really lucky with the Gardaí that I was dealing with but I am conscious that that might not be everyone’s experience. I think it’s important that someone is able to explain and go through what’s going to happen, what’s the procedure and all of that. There are loads of cases on the same day and there could be adjournments. When I went in for my case I was afraid to think anything, as I thought it could be adjourned. So if there could be a better explanation of the process I think that would be very helpful, as there might be people without any family or close support. A lot of the Women’s Refuge have Court accompaniment and I think it’s important that they are supported and funded as you definitely need someone with you in that situation”.

Finally I asked Kathleen about the sense of relief that she must have experienced when it was over.

“It was unbelievable. I kind of thought that there would be a sense of relief, but I didn’t think it would be as great as what it was. I came out of the court and I actually felt physically lighter. I knew that this was done now and I wasn’t the problem. On some level you know that, but when a Judge or someone objective says that out loud in that room, it’s an incredible feeling. All I can say to people in that situation is, I know it’s lonely and I know it’s isolating but if you start the process today of reaching out to someone, Women’s Aid or any of the services, you will feel that bit better. Don’t be on your own if possible but please reach out. If there is a Women’s Refuge in your area, get in contact with them. You don’t have to be in need of physical accommodation to contact them and everything with them is confidential. Women’s Aid is also a great resource and they have a system where if you leave a message for them, they will ring you back from a private number. They don’t say who they are until they know that you are in a position to speak to them. I think perhaps that needs to be the first step for people, and I can’t speak highly enough of the Protective Services in the Gardaí, as my experience of them was phenomenal. They are working with people in very difficult situations but they manage to treat people with great respect and dignity, and I am really in awe of them for being so professional and empathetic”.

Martin Quinn and Kathleen Funchion, MEP, at the Cumann na mBan wooden sculpture on Davis Street, Tipperary.

Health campaign started by young Tipp woman enjoys another year of raising awarness of rare condition

ROCK OF CASHEL LIT UP ON ‘WEAR RED’ DAY

A Tipperary woman who co-founded a non-profit campaign to raise awareness for her rare condition has enjoyed a fifth year of a multi-country light up awareness campaign including the Rock of Cashel.

Stephanie Skeffington from the parish of Clonoulty/Rossmore began the campaign from her kitchen table while still cocooning in 2021. The successful annual international awareness campaign on 15th May, which is International Vasculitis Day, called ‘Wear Red’ has seen the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man all light up landmarks in red over the years to show their support. Wear Red also invites members of the public to don the colour to show their support.

The Irish Vasculitis Organisation (IVO) was set up in 2019 to raise awareness of Vasculitis. The group is run entirely by people with Vasculitis. Vasculitis is an umbrella term for 20 rare rheumatic conditions which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.

NHS (2023) “Vasculitis can range from a minor problem that just affects the skin, to a more serious illness that causes problems with organs like the heart or kidneys”. As a rare disease there are limited treatments, The groups original aim was to raise awareness of Vasculitis among the public and healthcare professionals as a rare disease many people including healthcare professionals have never heard of Vasculitis.

They have now expanded their aims to include the provision of support services to provide help, support and advice to those with Vasculitis in Ireland, their carers, parents and family members.

Stephanie along with co-founder Ursula expanded the group’s aims as they felt they not only needed a safe place to meet others with Vasculitis but to address the many needs of those with Vasculitis in Ireland. Stephanie whose vasculitis is Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (formerly Wegener’s) said:

“Supporting those with Vasculitis comes down to more than the medical aspect and presently no one in Ireland is addressing the holistic needs of people with Vasculitis and that of their parents and families and this is a need we not only know we can meet but

have been quietly working away at successfully for years as independent patient advocates/representatives. People with Vasculitis can be facing very difficult experiences like organ failure and possible transplants and many are on steroids for a long time and struggle with the side effects they bring so it’s important they are able to vocalise their feelings with people who understand what they are going through. But where possible, people with vasculitis want to have a job, get an education, raise a family, go on holidays do all of the things everyone does but it’s not always that simple and that’s where we can help from sharing our own experiences, signposting people to help, services and assistance available or just by being a friendly ear for them to vent to when needed The group provides a safe place to relax and share your experiences.”

Wear Red is vital as Stephanie explained:

“Vasculitis is a very lonely and isolating condition and it can be very difficult when nobody has heard of it let alone even knows what it is, even the healthcare professionals you meet are learning from you. For some people it can feel like from the very start you are facing everything alone and it doesn’t help that in Ireland specialist services are so bad that depending on where you live or are being treated you can have to visit multiple specialists across several different hospitals.

SEVEN CONSULTANTS

“I see seven different consultants over three different hospitals and in my first year of diagnosis it was seven consultants over four different sites. This doesn’t include physio, OT, PHN, GP etc. It can be a lot especially if it is your first health condition. That is why it’s essential to raise awareness. When I was diagnosed in 2016, I struggled to find others with Vasculitis and there certainly wasn’t any awareness campaigns that’s why wear red is so important, and it’s been fantastic to get so much support.”

To register with the Irish Vasculitis Organisation for support services see contact details below Call 089 2432107 (call, text or WhatsApp)

ivovasculitis@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/ IrishVasculitisOrganisation

Recollections from 1988 with Joe Kenny

Photographed above are the organising committee of St. Luke’s Hospital Annual Ball held in the Hotel Minella, Clonmel, in January 1988. Back L to R: S. O’Neill, J. Fennessy, M. Murnell, L. Hayes, Dr. J. Morrison. Front L to R: D. Lydon, B. Kavanagh, C. Butler, and P. Walsh.

Sean ‘Glamour’ Walsh making a presentation to the Fethard Judo Club founders in January 1988, to mark their dedicated work in starting the very successful Fethard Judo Club. L to R: Michael Sheehan, Sean ‘Glamour’ Walsh, Johnny Sheehan and Michael O’Meara.

Dead Beats Rock Band photographed in January 1988. L to R: Tom O’Donnell, Keith Grimson, Pat Guiry and Joe Gallagher (Cashel).

Group photographed at St. Lukes Hospital Annual Ball held in Hotel Minella, Clonmel in January 1988.

Group photographed at St. Lukes Hospital Annual Ball held in Hotel Minella, Clonmel in January 1988.

Members of St. Michael’s Soccer Club Mullinahone, pictured at the presentation of a new strip for the team in April 1988. Socks were sponsored by Pat Williamson, Mullinahone, and jerseys sponsored by Cahills Bar, Mullinahone. L to R: Pat Williamson (sponsor), Seamus Crowley, Noel Burke (captain), Thomas Cahill, Michael Cahill (sponsor), Pat Hearne and Eddie Hickey (secretary).

Recollections from 1988 with Joe Kenny

Photographed above are the winners of the Irish Catholic Boy Scout’s Regional Quiz hel in Fethard in February 1988 are L to R: Paul Moran, John Roche, Michael Dempsey and John Dempsey, all from the 24th Tipperary Troop, Kilsheelan.

Members of Killenaule & Moyglass Macra photographed at a special presentation function held in Ardagh House Hotel in Killenaule in January 1988.

Fethard Coursing Club’s young supporters pictured in February 1988 after an inter-club meet held in Fethard. Included are: Maura O’Sullivan, Kenny Curran, P.J. Shine, Catherine Ryan, Mark Shine, Stephen Curran, David Guiry, Colin Allen, Oliver Maher, David Purcell, Michael Shine and David Flanagan.

Mr Dick Spring, leader of the Labour Party, pictured with the local committee on a visit to Killenaule in February 1988. Back L to R: Sean Lyons, Alfie Brett (chairman), Jimmy Lawlor (vice-chairman), Michael Ferris, Billy Byrne (MCC). Front L to R: Jim Ryan, Billy Healy, Dick Spring and Neddy Brennan.

Ladies committee photographed at the Senior Citizens Party in the Fethard Arms, in April 1988 Back L to R: Nell Broderick, Philly Kenny, Kathleen Harrison, Margaret Coffey, Bitsy Carrigan, Breda Slattery, Mary Butler. Front L to R: Maura Tynan, Annie O’Brien, Nellie O’Donovan, Noelle Majors, Maura Trehy and Nora O’Riordan.

Larkspur Squash team Cashel, winners of the Cloneen Novice Squash League, organised by Cloneen Squash Club in February 1988

In Memoriam

In Memoriam Quinn

Larry 44th Anniversary May 11

25th Birthday Remembrance for my son Jack Downey, 38 Ard Caoin, Clonmel

Jack Downey

Mary 23rd Anniversary May 22 ,

Their daughter Mary Lonergan (nee Quinn) Grandfather Lar Quinn

Mary, Fihertagh, Bansha & Greenmount, Newcastle (13th Anniversary May 22)

Lar (80th Anniversary May 11th)

“Miss me a little, but not for long, and not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we all shared, Miss me - but let me go”.

Anniversary Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Tipperary, on Thursday May 22nd at 10:15am.

Lovingly remembered by Martin, girls and family members.

You never leave my mind, Not for a breath, Not for a whisper, Not even in death. No matter the hour, awake or asleep, It’s you that my soul continues to keep. Time may try, but it cannot sever, This bond we share, now and forever.

Lovin’ Ya, Always Mam xx

Memoriam McGrath

In Memoriam In Memoriam Downey Morrissey

1st Anniversary & Acknowledgement In

Infant Margaret McGrath, Cappamore, Co. Limerick whose anniversary occurs on May 23rd.

John Eoin Morrissey Clarke Villas, Clonmel.

Dad lived his life to the full and was very social enjoying a chat and a drink in the Local Bar. He was an excellent, loving, kind father who cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren and never missed a birthday.

Dad fought his illness bravely and we hope he is reunited with his daughter Marian, his parents and deceased siblings in heaven. The Morrissey family would like to thank Dad’s brother Noel who helped us so much with the funeral and Dr Mike Quirke and all the staff of Gladstone Street Surgery, Barry and all the staff at O’Reilly’s Chemist and the South Tipperary Hospice nurses all of whom took great care of our dad.

Thank you to Fennessey’s undertakers for making Dad’s last journey as easy as possible. Thanks to everyone who came to Dad’s funeral. Dad was the eldest of eight born to Jackie and Maureen Morrissey in 1933. Dad had a happy childhood. After running away from Rockwell College, he served his time as a painter. He met the love of his life Eileen (Ellen) Cleary in the Collins’ Hall and went on to have six children. Dad worked in the Barracks in Clonmel for years as both a painter and later foreman. Dad loved history and reading, he could answer any question on history or sport. He was a keen sportsman who excelled at many sports. He was Hillview’s first All-Ireland champion and won many trophies in billiards, soccer and golf.

We want to express our sincere thanks to our Mam and our sister Paula for the incredible care they gave Dad, your care and attention were top class and it meant the world to all of us. Thank you to Dad’s neighbours and the lovely community he lived in for their kindness and support. To Brian O’Donnell for your heartfelt rendition of Moon River at the interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery, the family are forever grateful. Dad, your song has ended but your melody will linger.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Eileen, son Sean, daughters Martina, Paula, Margaret and Noelle, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

FARMING IN FOCUS

ICMSA say EU Commission’s ‘Simplification Agenda’ is unconvincing and unfunded

Commenting on last week’s publication of EU Commission’s proposals to simplify the CAP, the President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan, said that the proposals are unconvincing and while they may involve some minor improvements for some farmers, the overall ‘regulatory tide’ shows no sign of easing. Mr. Drennan said that just so far this year, farmers had seen new regulations around changes on veterinary medicines and changes to the Nitrates Regulations, while the new regulations on EU Deforestation are due for implementation later this year.

ICMSA president, Denis Drennan ICMSA.

“There’s no real confidence in the Commission on this drive for simplification. We’ve seen and heard it all before and so far from the issues being simplified, they become steadily more cumber-

Minister’s form of leadership won’t wash

IFA Animal Health Chair TJ Maher said that telling farmers that he will make decisions without their agreement is not a leadership style that will wash with farmers.

“The Minister and his Department officials should bear in mind without farmers co-operation and funding, they do not have the capacity or resources to implement a TB programme,” he said.

TJ Maher said robust discussions on the direction the TB programme took place at the so-called summit last week. IFA are prepared to agree a practical and effective TB programme in this format, but if the Minister prefers to have a confrontational approach, then he will get one.

“Farmers have the heaviest burden at €150m each year and are the only people who carry the burden of the disease on a daily basis in the management of our farms. We will be the only people that will suffer the consequences of the poorly-thought out, crude and unnecessary proposals put forward by the Minister and his officials last week.”

TJ Maher said the Minister talks about providing leadership and in the same breath threatens to impose measures that will decimate the incomes and livelihood of thousands of farmers. This is not leadership, this is authoritarianism.

“If the Minister wants a row with farmers on TB, then he will get one. IFA cannot allow poorly-thought out policies be imposed on farmers that will decimate family incomes and decades of breeding.”

The IFA Chair said there is an urgent need to make significant changes to the TB programme to get this disease back under control. IFA has put forward extensive proposals that address all sources of the disease, wildlife, cattle to cattle and latent infection utilising the tools available and taking on board the lived experience of effectiveness of measures in the past.

He said the focus of the Minister and his officials on blacklisting farmers through Risk Based Trading ignores the most fundamental objective, stopping the spread of TB.

The Department’s proposal does not stop TB spread. It merely compounds the losses for farmers who through no fault of their own have had a TB outbreak and are just returning to some sort of normality on their farm.

some and complex year-on-year”, said Mr. Drennan, who specified the EU Deforestation Regulations as a perfect example of ‘talking’ about simplification, while ‘acting’ to make things ever more complex. “There were and are several alternatives to the EUFR which were pointed out to both to the Department of Agriculture and the Commission. It’s made no difference, and we are going with yet another raft of new regulations around forestry and livestock”, said the ICMSA President.

In relation to the specific proposals, Mr. Drennan said that the EU Commission should publish the basis for the €1.58 billion savings for EU farmers which, he noted, averages €173 per EU farmer

and is insignificant set against the cost of compliance borne by farmers on an annual basis.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING?

The other key matter picked up on by the ICMSA President involved the fact that three of the EU Commission proposals seemed to require additional funding. Where, asked Mr. Drennan, was the additional funding to fund these measures?

“Is there new funding for these ‘simplification’ proposals or is this the old and discredited ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’ strategy which has left the CAP – as it stands now and without any new proposals – chronically underfunded and sliding into irrelevance? It’s a very simple question: how are these

measures going to be funded?” asked the ICMSA President.

Mr. Drennan also noted the proposal committing to ‘only one on-the-spot check per farm per year per farm’ and described it as bizarre. “No farmer should have more than one inspection per year in any case and the fact that it is in the proposals shows the absolutely ridiculous system that is currently in place and the inefficiencies in the system”, he said.

The ICMSA President said he was happy to acknowledge any efforts being made by the relevant Commissioner in relation to simplification. But he said that to date – and including today’s announcement – farmers had seen little or no benefit and other sections of

the EU Commission continue to load regulations on farmers. He said there was no point in one arm of the Commission trying to simplify while others continued to make farming more and more complex.

“The EU Commission as a simple complete entity, not just DG Agriculture, needs to come together and simplify the regulations while still meeting their requirements. It’s possible and must be carried through. We have overloaded the levels of regulations on farmers on regulation and the reduction in food production across the EU is clear evidence of this. We need real simplification, not tokenism”, concluded Mr. Drennan.

ICBF statistics point to major future shortage of dairy replacement stock

Speaking following the publication of the latest ICBF dairy stock statistics, IFA Dairy Chair Martin McElearney has voiced his deep concern at the trends in replacement dairy stock numbers.

“Should dairy replacement breeding trends remain the same for 2025, we are looking at a significant collapse of the dairy herds in two years’ time,” he outlined.

ICBF statistics for the for the first four months of 2025 show that there were about 45,000 fewer dairy replacement calves born compared with the same period in 2024 and c.

60,000 fewer than 2023.

“The number of dairy replacements born this year will be nowhere near sufficient to sus-

Milk price analysis ranks 13 processors

The IFA Milk Price Analysis for 2024 published last Thursday provides a barometer to farmers for measuring the dairy co-op performance.

The analysis is comprehensive including all annual top-ups paid on 2024 milk supply and all prices have been verified by each processor.

“It is a key commitment of the IFA Dairy Committee to provide our members with the transparency our co-ops seem reluctant to provide in terms of milk price,” said IFA Dairy Chair Martin McElearney.

“This analysis is an effective comparison between co-ops to

demonstrate who paid the most money for milk supplied in 2024.”

The analysis includes a ranking of 13 milk processors in terms of total revenue generated from milk sales in 2024 based on a 500,000L annual supply with average constituents, supplied on a spring milk curve.

“I encourage every dairy co-op board member in the country to study the analysis and interrogate their co-ops performance. It should be the goal of every co-op to be at the top of the ranking each year. Questions need to be asked of co-ops that are consistently in the bottom half of the annual ranking,” he concluded.

tain the Irish dairy herd at current levels, particularly when the number of dairy stock being lost to Bovine TB is accounted for,” he said.

“We are now in the middle of peak breeding season. It is vital that farmers consider using more dairy AI (both sexed and conventional) this year ugh replacements for their herds,” the IFA Dairy Chair concluded.

Tipp Echo Entertainment

Intimate performances for Roscrea in July

Just announced - ‘In Plain Sight’ a site-specific, intimate performance taking place in Roscrea this summer.

‘In Plain Sight’ is a site-specific, intimate performance taking place in Roscrea, tracing the memories that a building holds and the challenges when that history is controversial and contested. In a delicate and compassionate exploration, through story, song and architecture, performer/activist Noelle Brown and singer/architect Camille O’Sullivan question the links between inconvenient history and place through the church run and

state approved Mother and Baby homes at Roscrea, Castlepollard and Bessborough.

During the performance, Noelle and Camille will discuss the design and history of these institutions and highlight the environments experienced by the women and children. The narrative incorporates reflections on original architecture, modern excerpts from government policy, and 100-year-old correspondence from the religious orders who ran these buildings for over 70 years. Throughout these curated scenes, the show will weave original songs

performed by Camille alongside re-enactments of Noelle’s campaigning for Justice. All of these narrative elements combine to tell a powerful story about the history of religious led incarceration and the power of storytelling to heal deep wounds.

Directed by Veronica Coburn, with sound and original music by Denis Clohessy and lighting by Bill Woodland, ‘In Plain Sight’ is a unique theatre event that is part town hall talks and part documentary theatre. It shines a light on community and nation, questioning who we are and how

we can move forward while still grappling within the shadows of Church and State. This event takes place at the Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Roscrea, E53 KO63.

PERFORMANCE TIMES AND DATES:

Tuesday: 8th July 7.30pm

Wednesday: 9th July 7.30pm

Thursday: 10th July 3pm & 7.30pm

Friday: 11th July 7.30pm

Saturday 12th July 3pm & 7.30pm

Tickets €18.

Performer/activist

Noelle Brown and singer/architect Camille O’Sullivan question the links between inconvenient history and through the church run and state approved Mother and Baby homes at Roscrea, Castlepollard and Bessborough.

YOUNG PEOPLE INVITED TO BRING THEIR Creativity to Life with Wonder Walls

The Source invites young people aged 12–18 years to bring their creativity to life through vibrant, collaborative murals!

Wonder Walls for this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg at The Source invites young people aged 12–18 years to bring their creativity to life through vibrant, collaborative murals! Participants will work together to create a mural alongside a professional artist in

hands-on workshops and then present their work on Cruinniú na nÓg Day (Saturday, 7th June).

Spaces for advance workshops on 24th and 31st May are limited and can be booked through our email: admin@sourcearts.ie

If you don’t secure a spot, don’t worry—join us for drop-in sessions on Saturday, 7th June and get involved in the creativity!

CALLING TIPP NIGHT OWLS TO TAKE PART IN THIS WEEK’S LAURALYNN TREADMILL CHALLENGE

LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice, is calling on nighttime heroes from Tipperary to step up and fill the nighttime slots for its 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge. The annual fundraiser, taking place this Thursday and Friday, 22nd and 23rd May, will be held at LauraLynn’s campus in Leopardstown, Dublin, and for thefirst time at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Nighttime hours are the longest and most challenging for families caring for children with life-limiting conditions, so by joining during these nighttime slots, participants can provide powerful support and solidarity for one night, making a significant impact.

With just over half of the available slots booked LauraLynn is calling on people in Tipperary, local community groups, business owners, and companies to sign up for the remaining slots to keep the treadmills in motion throughout the 24 hours.

LauraLynn Mum, Gladys, spoke about the impact LauraLynn has had on their family: “LauraLynn is our saviour, our helper. Without the help and support of LauraLynn, I wouldn’t have been able to last this long.”

LauraLynn CEO Kerry McLaverty says:

“The 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge for 2025 is a vital event for raising funds and bringing our supporter community together. We are delighted to announce that we are over 50% booked out, but we still need participants to fill the remaining slots, especially during the nighttime hours. Every step taken during this challenge helps us provide essential care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. We encourage everyone to join us, whether you’re running, jogging, or walking, and make a meaningful impact.”

People from Tipperary and all four corners of the country are gathering to take part in this national event. Last year the event attracted a number of well-known personalities from television and sport such as Fiona Coughlin, Jordi Murphy, David Gillick, Muireann O’Connell and LauraLynn patron Miriam O’Callaghan. The event this year is expected to be bigger and better. Attendees can walk, jog or run for their 30-minute time slot and are required to fundraise €250 per 30-minute slot.

LauraLynn is Ireland’s only Children’s Hos-

pice, providing palliative and hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families across Ireland. Services include symptom management, therapy, psychological support, and End of Life Care, delivered at the hospice in Dublin, in hospitals, in the community, or at home. Since 2011, LauraLynn has supported over 911 children and their families, relying primarily on fundraised income to offer our services free of charge.

LauraLynn in the Community brings specialist care and support directly into family homes across Tipperary from its base in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway for families in North Tipperary and Mallow, Co. Cork for families in South Tipperary. The multi-disciplinary team provides holistic care, ensuring children can enjoy their childhood and families receive comprehensive support.

LauraLynn’s 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge will take place on the grounds of LauraLynn, Leopardstown, on this Thursday and Friday, or at Virgin Media Park, Cork, on Friday. To register or for more information, see www.lauralynn.ie/treadmillchallenge.

Wonder Walls at The Source is brought to you by the team behind Waterford Walls - The Walls Project. Saturday 24th and 31st May | From 11am to 1pm both days | Entry Free Advance tickets for all shows are available online at www.thesourceartscentre.ie - or by phone from the Box office on 0504 90204.

C.A.R.E Cancer Support Centre

are holding a COFFEE MORNING

AT THE CENTRE, 14 WELLINGTON STREET, CLONMEL ON THURSDAY, 5th JUNE from 10.30 am ONWARDS

Please come and join us for a cuppa, all are welcome C harity Dance in aid of the IRISH CANCER SOCIETY THIS SATURDAY, 24th MAY in FITZPATRICKS

News from the Community

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Glengoole Wednesday 10am to 2pm, Gortnahoe Thursday 10am to 1pm. The rosary is recited before Mass in Glengoole every Saturday evening.

THE ROSARY

The Rosary will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto, Glengoole on weekday evenings at 6pm, Saturday before 6pm Mass and Sunday 12 noon. Also rosary is recited each evening in Fennor graveyard at 6pm.

EXAM MASS

Annual mass for those doing the Junior & Leaving Certificate exams will take place in Glengoole Church this Saturday 24th May at 6pm. All those doing exams and their families are invited to attend.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to the 29 children from Ballysloe, Glengoole and Gortnahoe schools who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion last Saturday.

CEMETERY MASSES

The following dates has been set for the annual cemetery masses in the parish. All Mass times will be at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 24th June, Glengoole Church graveyard, Thursday 26th June, Aglish cemetery, Tuesday 8th July, Ballinalackin cemetery, Thursday 10th July, Good Shep-

herd cemetery, Thursday 31st July, Fennor cemetery, Tuesday 12th August, Boulick cemetery.

Prayers for the Dead and Blessing of Graves in Sacred Heart Church grounds in Gortnahoe will take place after 10.30am mass on Sunday 1st June.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The Cashel & Emly Pilgrimage runs from June 13th - 18th. Cost from €969, flights from Shannon. Pilgrimage Director: Rev. Jimmy Donnelly. Bookings and Enquires: Contact Joe Walsh Tours @ info@ joewalshtours.ie or 01 241 0800. Assisted Pilgrims only, please contact: Very Rev. Joe Tynan, PP: lourdesassistedpilgrimage@ cashel-emly.ie or 087 222 5445.

GLENGOOLE COMMUNITY GROUP

Congratulations to Glengoole Community Group who are chosen by South Tipperary Development Company as one of five villages in Tipperary to be part of the Smart Villages initiative funded by the Leader programme.

EVENING OF FILM & MUSIC

AT GLENGOOLE HALL

Please keep Saturday, 7th June at 6.30pm free where a special screening presented by Molly Kiely of the short documentary At the Bottom of the Reen about Buddy’s Pub, followed by a collection of

Drangan/Cloneen

ST PATRICK’S GAA CLUB LOTTO

GAA Lotto results from Tuesday, 6th May. Numbers Drawn were 5, 16, 12, 24. No jackpot winner.

Four match 3 winners who won €25 each were Anne Williamson, Brendan Kenny, and John O’Meara x 2. Congrats.

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 4, 19, 21 and 28. No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday, June 3 for a jackpot of €15,200. Don’t miss out, play online or in your local shops, pubs, garages or hairdressers and it could be you. SPINATHON FUNDRAISER & MEDAL PRESENTATION

We thank everyone who supported our spinaton and attended our function last Saturday night to present medals to our victorious teams of 2024.

Congratulations to Conor Duggan, Frank Meagher, Aidan Fitzgerald, Mark Slattery, Cathal Foley and Oran Gahan on picking up the player of the year awards in the different categories.

The evening ended with a presentation to Catherine Mockler in appreciation of her 25 years service as secretary to our club. We

Richard Dunne

intimate musical performances filmed there last summer.

GORTNAHOE BINGO

Bingo will continue this Saturday evening at 4 pm with doors opening from 3 pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game.

TABLE QUIZ

Ballysloe NS Parents Association are holding a table quiz on Friday 6th June in Hogan’s Pub Ballysloe at 8pm. Raffle, music and finger food on the night. Please keep the date free.

TUESDAY BRIDGE

Bridge is being played each Tuesday night in Gortnahoe Hall at 7.30pm. If you would like to join or find out more information please contact this number 089 434910

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Helen Morris, who won €251 in the Split the Pot draw last Sunday. Envelopes are available in Cahill’s Gortnahoe, Hogans Grange and at the usual outlets, you can also Revolut to 0876777220. For the month of May Split the Pot will be in support of Gortnahoe National School.

The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.

Mullinahone

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

Last week’s local lotto draw took place on Monday, 12th May. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €4,400. The numbers drawn were 13,19, 23, 28. Five lucky dip winners each received €30. Congratulations to Nonie English, Mark Bolger, Maureen Croke, Majella O’Connor, Norah O’Meara.

For your chance to win next week’s lotto jackpot tickets can be purchased in all local businesses and from committee members.

SPLIT THE POT DRAW

The split the pot draw took place on Wednesday, 14th May. Congratulations to John Lanigan who won €140.

To be in with a chance of split-

ting the pot, envelopes can be purchased in all local businesses for just €2.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Presentation Ballingarry senior ladies football team who beat Scoil Ruain Killenaule in the county final last Tuesday week in Anner Park, Cloneen. There were several Mullinahone players on both teams. Congratulations to Ballingarry players - Faye Ahern, Annie Dunne, Mary Dunne (captain), Kayla McGuire, Aisling Slevin, Lauren Moore, Eva Gunn, Ruby Gunn. Commiserations to Killenaule players - Leana Gahan, Sophie Direen and Annie Carey.

Just two days later several of the above Ballingarry players were

Ballingarry

BALLINGARRY TIDY TOWNS

This year’s Application form was lodged on Monday last. Judging for Tidy Towns 2025 usually takes place towards the middle of June. A lot of work has still to be done, between weeding, planting, painting, mulching, etc.

We do need more help. If you have any spare time, please come along and lend a hand. All are welcome.

BALLINGARRY G.A.A. & CAMOGIE CLUB

to represent Tipp - keep it up Harry.

MASS TIMES

Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry: Mass Times: 9.30am Monday to Friday; 7 pm Saturday evening and 10 am Sunday morning.

Catholic Radio programme “Radio Maria” available on TV channel Saorview 210. Parish Radio: 107.5 FM.

in action again, this time in the Junior Munster Final in Mallow. Again, Ballingarry came out on top, congratulations again to all the Mullinahone players involved. COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP OPEN DAY

Mullinahone Community Playgroup will hold their Open Day on Tuesday next, 27th May at 4pm. All are welcome to see the great facility for our little people right here in Mullinahone.

NEW MURAL

A fabulous new mural is near completion on the building beside the church, across from Dorans in Kickham Street. Another fabulous job by Neil O’Dwyer from Murals. ie. It really does enhance our Little Village.

thank Catherine for all her hard work and we hope she has many more years as secretary to St. Patrick’s.

GAA FIXTURES

Co Hurling League Division 4 Semi - Final on this Saturday, 24th May in Boherlahan at 7 pm, St. Patrick’s V Clonoulty-Rossmore

South Tipp Junior A FootballWednesday, 28th May in Cahir GAA Park at 8 pm, St. Patrick’s V Newcastle

Saturday, 31st May in Fethard GAA Park at 7 pm, St. Patrick’s V Clerihan

South Tipp Junior B Football on Wednesday, 4th June in Killenaule at 8 pm, St. Patrick’s V Fethard

U 17 HURLING FIXTURES

Monday, 30th June in Newcastle at 7 pm, Newcastle V St. Patrick’s V Newcastle

Monday, 14th July in Anner Park Cloneen at 7 pm, St. Patricks V St. Mary’s

Monday, 28th July in Páirc na nÓg, Thurles, at 7 pm, Durlas Óg V St. Patrick’s.

Monday, 11th August in Anner Park Cloneen at 7 pm, St. Patrick’s V Thurles Gaels

Monday, 25th August in Monroe at 7 pm, Moyle Rovers V St.

Monday, 8th September in Anner Park, Cloneen at 7 pm, St. Patrick’s V Carrick Davins.

ST PATRICKS GAA NURSERY

We are looking into the possibility of setting up a Nursery for U5 players born in 2020/2021 to learn the basics skills of hurling and football. This will be numbers dependent so if you would like to get your child involved then let us know.

We welcome parents interested in getting involved in coaching. Contact Paddy Moroney on 0872759568 for details.

GAA Lotto numbers: 8-16-2126. One Winner. Congratulations to Eugene Burke, Grawn, Ballingarry, on winning the €20,000 Jackpot.

A new draw began on Tuesday, 20th May with a jackpot of €3,800

Well done to Harry Carroll, who was selected to line out for Tipperary at half time of the Tipperary v Waterford hurling match in Semple Stadium Thurles on Sunday last.

Great achievement to be picked

OOLA COMMUNITY ALERT

If you wish to join Oola Community Alert Please contact 087 6634547. Application forms can be collected and returned to Aidan Kennedy, Paddy Ryan, Denis Ryan or Donna Quinlan. you may also request a form via email from oolacommunityalert@gmail. com.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bingo Bingo every Tuesday Night at 8 o’clock sharp Cards Progressive 45 Drive Thursday Nights at 8 o’clock sharp all welcome.

Results from 15th May, 1st prize, Bill Carty & Johnny Barry,

Mass Cards /Bouquet Cards are available in the Sacristy. When tending the graves of your loved ones, please take home all old flowers/debris etc.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to our 1st Communion boys and girls who celebrated their big day on Sunday morning last in the Church of the Assumption Ballingarry.

You are asked to continue saying a Decade of the Rosary with your family during the month of May.

The new Rota for readers is

available in the Sacristy. ANNIVERSARIES

Saturday, 17th May: Rita Boland, Broomhill; Jimmy Doheny, Glengall; Michael Kavanagh, O’Sullivan Terrace, The Commons.

Sunday, 18th May: Brendan Corcoran, Tinnock; Peg Lanigan, Ballykerrin.

Saturday, 24th May: Kevin Butler, Williamstown MM. Sunday, 25th May: Michael O’Shea, Bonlea / Dunboyne (1st Anniversary) BALLINGARRY ALBION FC EXPRESSES SYMPATHY Ballingarry Football Club would like to pass on their sincere condolences to the family of the late Davy Ryan in Solohead. Davy played for the club back in the 1980s when he was stationed in Ballingarry Gárda Station, before moving to St. Nicholas FC where he was a big part of their club.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.”

2nd prize, John Coughlan & Pat Hayes, Table Prizes, Larry Ryan & Pat Hayes.

OOLA YOUTH CLUB

Junior Club 5pm - 6.30

Senior Club 6.30 - 8.00

If you have a young person who would like to join Oola youth club or if you are a parent and would like to volunteer as a leader please contact Donna at oolayouthclub@ yahoo.com. or WhatsApp 085 8762908

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

TFI LOCAL LINK BUS Oola to Tipperary

Why not hop on TFI Local Link Tipperarys DRT(door-to-door)

service from Oola & Solohead area to Tipp town Tuesdays & Thursdays?

Areas covered are Cullen, Ballinard, Oola, Solohead, Monard, Limerick Junction, Sarsfileds, Soloheadbeg & Donohill. Call us in the office on 052-6166140 and we will be happy to chat.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The Community Council is a voluntary committee, it works away in the background and provides a link between the council and the community. If you would like to contact the community council please Email to oolacommunitycouncil@gmail.com

Sinead Moore

Jimmy Maher

OOLA

Donna Quinlan

Patrick’s

Nicholas Moroney

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FETHARD NEWS

Bealtaine Festival at Fethard Day Care Centre

Anne Cousins brought her poetry play to Fethard and District Daycare Centre as part of the Bealtaine Festival, supported by Tipperary County Councils Arts and Culture Programme.

The title of the play is ‘What we wear when we go out’, and traced life in Ireland from the mid 1950s to the present day, through story, music and props in the form of clothes from the different decades.

STORY RESONATED

Anne’s story resonated with many of the audience, who lived a similar rural life. Where cows were milked by hand and the Rosary was recited nightly. She recounted her disastrous Grads dance (Debs) to her wedding day and the arrival of her children and their growing up and going to discos. How many of us threw a coat over our nightie to go collect our offspring from a disco? Hoping that we didn’t have to leave the car to gather them up!

are from

Her pride and concern for her daughter who, as a Garda, was called in to the Dublin riots. How she and her siblings sorted through her father’s clothes after

Marina’s

‘Strictly Come Dancing’

Marina’s will hold this year’s annual ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event for children in Fethard Ballroom on Monday, May 26, at 7pm. Doors will open at 7pm and admission is €10.

This year’s event proceeds will go towards Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society. For further information call: 086 3649677.

his death and showed us the coat she kept and still wears. Anne’s performance was well received and there was much reminiscing afterwards.

Our thanks to Anne for her play and ‘Festival in a Van’ team. Thanks also to Melanie Scott and Liz Powell of Tipperary County Councils Arts & Culture section.

by Joe Kenny

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, May 25, 2025, to the music of, ‘Brian McDermot’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes refreshments.

Walls of Fethard 5K – this Friday

All roads lead to Fethard on Friday, May 23, at 7.30pm for the Walls of Fethard 5K Road Race, which will commence from Race Headquarters at Fethard Town Park. You can also register online. Eight local ‘Supreme Athletes Over 50’ will also lace up their runners to raise vital funds for the Irish Society for Autism.

Some participants will be taking on their very first 5K. Best of luck to Chris Coen, Tom Anglim, Michael Ryan, Micheál Spillane, Martin Coen, P.J. Aherne, Michael Quinlan and Jimmy O’Meara who are taking part.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 16, and 18. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Annmarie Kenny.

Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, May 22, 2025, will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Lotto Results

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for May 13, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 23, 24, 28 and 30. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One’ lucky dip winner received €100: Peter Nagle.

The next draw takes place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when the jackpot is €30,000.

LEFT: Committee Prize winners receiving their prizes. From left: Betty Walsh, Fethard Bridge Club President Nora Ryan, and Monica Anglim.

Fethard Bridge Club’s President’s Prize

Fethard Bridge Club held their annual President’s Prize lunch at Hotel Minella on Sunday, May 18 at which the following prizes were presented: President’s Prize: Bernie Phelan and Judy Doyle.

Committee Prize: Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh.

Player of the Year (O’Flynn Trophy): Bill O’Sullivan

Club Championship (Hayes Trophy): Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh.

Individual Champion (Dick Gorey Trophy): Betty Walsh

The following prizes were also presented following our President’s Prize game:

1st Nett: Rita Holohan and Eileen Ryan; 1st Gross: Anna Cooke and Eileen Frewen.

2nd Nett: Carol Kenny and Gemma Burke; 2nd Gross: Ann O’Dea and John Woodlock.

3rd Nett: Tony Hanrahan and Brendan Kenny; 3rd Gross: Noel O’Dwyer and Bill O’Sullivan.

4th Nett: David O’Meara and Francis Lacey; 4th Nett: Bridget Cuddihy and Dena Mulcahy.

The following were missing for photographs on Sunday: Judy Doyle and Bill O’Sullivan.

President’s Prize winner Bernie Phelan (on left) accepting President’s Prize from Fethard Bridge Club President Nora Ryan. Bernie’s partner was Judy Doyle missing from photo.

RECENT DEATH

The death has occurred on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, of Sr Rosarii Treacy, Presentation Convent, Clonmel and formerly Cappawhite, and Fethard Presentation Convent.

Peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Tipperary University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents John and Mai, her brothers Tommy, Jack, Dennis and Dan, her sisters Mary and Ita. Sr Rosarii, will be sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, her many nieces and nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Requiem Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, for Requiem Mass on Friday morning, May 16, followed by interment in the Convent Cemetery, Clonmel. May she rest in peace.

Late Sr Rosarii Treacy

Photographed

left: Mairead McCormick, Daycare Manager, Anne Cousins, Melanie Scott and Liz Powell Tipperary County Councils Arts & Culture Section.

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Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton Gerry Bowe

RECENT DEATHS

Margaret Shanahan (nee Kennedy), Ballydavid, Littleton.

Margaret Giltinane (nee Duggan), Millton House, Croagh, Limerick, (formerly of Blackcastle, Two-Mile-Borris ).

Mary Ely (nee Hayde), 3 Kevin’s Park, Littleton

Anastasia (Anna) O’Gorman (nee Scanlon), Athnid, Thurles (formerly of O’Donovan Rossa Street, Thurles).

Joseph (Joe) McCormack, 6 Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, late of Horse and Jockey and Moyne Templetouhy.

EXAM MASS

A special Mass for all students preparing for Leaving and Junior Cert examinations will take place in St.Kevin’s Church Littleton on this coming Sunday, 25th May at 12 noon.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The next information session will be held on Monday, 9th June from 7.30 to 8.15 pm.

Please contact the Parish Office in advance to confirm your place on the course. Parish Office phone number 0504-60018.

ST. PIO RELICS

The St Pio Relics will visit Holycross Abbey on this Saturday and Sunday, 24th and 25th May.

Veneration and ceremonies from 10 am to 8 pm and on Sunday 9 am to 8 pm, incorporating our annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sunday from 1.3 pm. All are welcome.

SUMMER CAMP

For the children of the Parish will take place from 28th to 31st July inclusive. More details later.

THE LATE MARGARET

SHANAHAN

The death occurred on 6th May of Margaret Shanahan (nee Kennedy), Ballydavid, Littleton.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, son Martin and her brother Denis.

Her remains were reposed at her daughter Mary’s residence, Thurles Road, Littleton on Thursday evening, 8th May. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11.30 am in St.Kevin’s Church followed by burial in Moycarkey Cemetery.

Deeply mourned by her sons Paddy and Seamus, daughters Mary and Noirin, grandchildren, son-in-law Larry (Shelly) and Adrian (Stapleton), daughter-inlaw Kathy, sister Helen Brennan (Newport), brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Nonie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

THE LATE MARGARET

GILTINANE

The death occurred on 7th May of Margaret Giltinane (nee Duggan, Blackcastle, Two-Mil- Borris) Milltown House, Croagh, Limerick.

Predeceased by her husband Jack, son James, sister Rita and brother Percy (Pierce ).Her Requiem Mass took place on Satur-

Eire Og Annacarty/ Donohill GAA Club

INTER-DIVISIONAL & COUNTY:

Well done to Alex Cronin who captained Tipperary Under 15 footballers v Limerick at the weekend in Bansha. Great honour for Alex and all in the club are very proud. Keep up the good work Alex.

Well done to Ódhran Ryan who played for West Tipperary Under 14 footballers v Wexford in the Faithful Fields Offaly last weekend. Ódhran played corner back having a fine game with West Tipperary winning out by a point. Keep up the good work Ódhran.

RESULTS:

Junior Hurlers defeated Sean Treacys in the West League last Tuesday.

Premier Intermediate Hurlers defeated Clonoulty\Rossmore in the Crosco Cup semi-final last Friday. Under 13 Footballers were defeated by Emly\Solohead in the D Shield Final last Monday.

Minor Footballers were defeated by Borrisokane in the County League last Monday.

day, 10th May in the Church of St. John the Baptist Croagh followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply mourned by her family Elma, Maeve, John, Trisha, Joseph (Joe), Elaine, grandchildren James, Bill, Eoghan and Aisling, brothers Dr. Tom, Fr. John, sister Carmel, daughter-in-law Louise, sons-in-law Noel and Martin, brothers in law Liam, Con and Jack, sisters-in-law Mary, Lil, Joan, nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Newcastle

SACRISTANS COLLECTION.

Our Sacristans across all our churches do so much , behind the scenes on a voluntary basis

This weekend 24th/25th MayThe Sacristans Collection takes place in the parishes. Envelopes are in the weekly boxes in the church porches. This is your opportunity to say A Thank You to them for the remarkable service they do for the parishes.

ROSARY

Rosary continues every Thursday evening for the Month of May at ballymacrbry Grotto. Starting at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Templederry

WE REMEMBER THIS WEEK

Wednesday, 21st May, in Templederry Church at 7 pm, Jim Shanahan Gurteen Saturday, 24th May in Templederry Church at 7 pm, Jackie Kennedy, Gurteenavalla; Matt Kennedy, Ballincara; Gerry and Catherine Ryan, Commuanbeg, and their son Michael.

MAY ANNIVERSARY MASS

The May Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Templederry Church on Saturday evening, 31st May (the last Saturday of the month) at 7 pm.

A lighted candle will already be on the altar to commemorate each person remembered during the Mass. The candle can be taken home af terwards by a member of the family.

Contacxt Templederry Parish Office, in good time, with the names you want to have included.

FIXTURES: Junior Hurlers: West League v Golden\Kilfeakle on Tuesday, 27 May in Annacarty at 7.30pm. Intermediate Footballers: O’Donoghue Cup semi-final v Galtee Rovers on Wednesday, 21 May in Bansha at 7.30pm. Underage teams in action in the coming week. Check with club Officers and team mentors for details.

EIRE OG LOTTO RESULTS:

Lotto results for 13 May 2025. Jackpot: €4,500. Numbers drawn were 3, 9, 12, 23. There were no winners.

2nd chance: €500. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 24, 28. There were no winners.

3rd chance: €250. Numbers drawn were 4, 11, 13, 24. There were no winners.

Lucky Dip Winners: Sinead O’Dwyer, Dublin - €50. Joe & Mary Hogan, Shanaknock - €30. Katherine Kinane, Rossmore€30. Mary Ryan (L) Ballybrack - €30. Billy Breen (Hurdy Gurdy)€30. Sellers’ Prize: (1 x €30). Mary Heffernan.

Phone 0504-52988 or 0876564933 or email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com

A voluntary contribution would be appreciated.

PARISH OFFICE

The Parish Office continues to be open every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. Those wishing to may book Mass-

es, weddings, etc., or request information from the Parish Office.

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION

Templederry National School is delighted to confirm that the recent Scrap Metal Collection raised €18,500 for the school.

This is most welcome and something the school is most grateful for.

The school would like to thank the Board of Management and all the volunteers for all the hard work they put in to make the fundraiser such a success and to the Murray family for providing the school with the perfect venue for the collection.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

The recent clothes collection realised €246.This is a trying time for clothes collections with the companies dropping their rates considerably, and some ceasing to collect, but the school thanks everyone for their donations as almost 950 kg of clothes was collected.

TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in Kennedys, Killeen, and there was no outright winner of the Jackpot. This weeks draw is in Youngs, Latteragh, and the Jackpot will be €6,800.

FESTIVAL 2025

There is over a week to go to now to our Festival on the Suir in Golden Kilfeacle GAA complex. The festival will run from Wednesday, 28th May to Friday 30th May!

DOG SHOW

Our Festival Dog show is on Friday, 30th May at our Festival Field Evening in our GAA Grounds, Golden Trish Noonan is hard at work putting together the final touches to this very popular event!

Registration at 5.45pm

All classes of dogs welcome

This event is jointly sponsored by Arthur Morrissey and Morrissey Construction And Ronny Wuyts, Boarding Kennels

DRIVE-IN BINGO

Our Festival Drive in bingo will take place on Thursday, 29th May at 8pm in our gaa grounds Golden

A guaranteed jackpot of €500 will be won on the evening

Over €2,500 in prizemoney!

Books usual price. Gates open at 6.30pm. This event is kindly sponsored by LMP Limited, Thurlesbeg, Cashel

5K WALK

A 5k fun family walk/ run will take place on Wednesday 28th May at 6.30pm. Walk will be around Mantlehill. Just€5 entry. Refreshments afterwards in the GAA Grounds!

SPONGEBOB!!

Our Kiddies Disco will host Spongebob and Minion for all the children in our parish and surrounding communities.

There will be an art competition, face painting, disco, a Little Prince and Princess competition, best dancer selected, Treats and Shop. Just €5 entry per child

Parents free with complimentary tea/ coffee!

This event is kindly sponsored by Paul Kennedy and Spreadwell Construction.

GALA GOLDEN

A lovely hamper kindly sponsored by Anthony Casey and Gala Golden is on display in Gala Golden Shop worth over €150.

Tickets are on sale in the shop at €2 each and 3 for €5. Draw will take place in our Tea/ coffee and

Treats Marquee on Friday, 30th May at our Field Evening.

TUG OF WAR SHOWDOWN

Ten teams from townslands in our parish will take part in this exciting event on Friday 30th May in our gaa grounds Golden at our Festival Field Evening Team managers are: Liam Tuohy, Eamonn Carr, Michael Fitzgerald, Brian Leamy, Brian Fogarty, Kevin Farrell, Stuart Ager, Michael O’Connell, Seanie O’Halloran, Toss Wade,

A great evening of entertainment awaits folks!

Gates open at 6pm with €5 entry to our Field Evening

Winning team will recieve their trophy and medals at the Bridge House Bar Golden at 10.30pm after field evening

Tug Of War Showdown event is kindly sponsored by Adrian Clancy and RejuvenateGolden Gym.

DEMONSTRATIONS

Our Festival Field Evening will also host 3 demonstration of Pilates, GymBelle Lifts, Jiu-jitsu. Take a look and who knows,, you might like to join a class after seeing the demonstrations.

FESTIVAL DRAW

Tickets are available for our Festival draw. Just €5 each and book of 5 just €20. There are seven fantastic prizes on offer. Draw will take place in the Bridge House Bar Golden on Friday, 30th May at 10.30pm. Music with Ellie Peters

SIDESHOWS

THE Festival Field Evening will host the following side shows: Barbecue, Bottle Bank, Golf putting, Kiddies Blitz, Kiddies Races, Number of Blocks in a Trailer, plus a General Auction, Huge Timber Auction, Shop, Tea/ Coffee and Treats Marquee, Car Boot Stalls, Ring A Bottle, Dog Show, Best Nana & Best Grandad There will be live music with Willie Boles and friends from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Plus lots more to entertain everyone !!

SPONSORSHIP

Many thanks to everyone who has sponsored events for our 2025 festival. It’s very much appreciated by all in the GAA Club and by the Festival organisers!!

GAA Congratulations to Senan Butler on winning his second U20 Munster medal in a well deserved win over Clare on Wednesday evening last in Limerick. Best wishes to Senan and the team in the upcoming All-Ireland final.

KILSHEELAN UNITED/ SLIEVENAMON CELTIC

TSDL U12 Girls Division : Cashel Town FC ‘B’ 0-5 Slievenamon Celtic FC

TSDL Division 2 Shield First round: Kilsheelan United FC 3-1

St.Michael’s AFC 50/50 DRAW

Winners were James and Lily Strang who netted a nice Jackpot of €326

Well done James and Lily. TIDY TOWNS

Thanks for organising very interesting talk on Friday evening last on the Barn Owl Project, an initiative by John Carrig to help with the conservation of Barn Owls in Ireland.

Tidy Towns have an owl box available to a good home in the area.

Many thanks to Mary and her team for tea and refreshments afterwards

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS

On Sunday our hurlers are due to play Thurles Sarsfields in the county hurling league. This is the final group game and while we cannot qualify, Sarsfields are still in contention for a place in 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 €23,000. Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Kay Hogan, Stephen O’Dwyer, John Peters and Patrick Bourke. Seller’s prize €20: Andrea O’Connell. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, are available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media pages.

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Margaret Kennedy

Bansha

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Ballylooby/Duhill

GAA LOTTO DRAW

Ballylooby/Castlegrace Development Lotto

Draw on 13/5/25: No jackpot winner, lucky numbers drawn: 8, 10, 24 and 26. No jackpot winner. No match three.

Four lucky dips: Mark Fitzgerald, Micheál Anglim, Maggie Moloney & Kate Fitzgerald.

Next week’s jackpot €4,400

The club extend their thanks for your continued support. Tickets available at usual outlets & clubforce.com-Ballylooby/Castlegrace Gaa

THANK YOU - BALLYLOOBY / CASTLEGRACE GOLF CLASSIC

The local GAA club would like to thank everybody who supported our recent Golf Classic in Cahir Park Golf Club, the day turned out to be a huge success. See results below

Ballylooby Castlegrace GAA Golf Classic Results 2025

1st Team: Brian Frazer, Ian Flannery, Paul Tuohy

2nd Team: Jodie Cunningham, Rob Davis, Frank Moran

3rd Team: Darren Sweeney, David Recontree, Enda Kendrick

4th Team: James English, Declan Walsh, Branson Vinnells Junior ,Oran Burke

Nearest to pin winners were 3rd hole Branson Vinnells

6th hole Brian Frazer

Burncourt

A SHOW TO BOOK

Bernard Casey, Comedian with his “Cute Hoorism” Tour will take to the stage in Burncourt on Saturday, 28th June as part of BCC’s Summer Programme.

Tickets at €27 must be booked in advance.

Bring Your Own Bottle and Food will be available to buy on the night. Bookings: 0872887615.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

July 26 & 27 - “As It Was at the Lodge” - reimagining the Victorian era 1837-1901 as lived at Mountain Lodge, Glengarra. The Weekend will include the fashions, activities and etiquette of a Victorian Lady as that of the owners and sometime inhabitants Ladies Beatrice and Constance Butler.

There will be sessions on Food Sourcing, Use of Native Resources, Herbal Lore and the Preparation and Presentation of the fare and cuisine of the era.

A nod at Artistic Pursuits with Plein Air and Willow Weaving and Floral Arranging using the Natural foliage of Glengarra Wood.Of Course there will be tea and cakes at The Lodge

RHODODENDRON WALK-

ING FESTIVAL 2025.

The Rhododendron Walking

9th hole John Whelan 16th hole Robbie O’Dwyer FIRST COMMUNION IN OUR PARISH

Congratulations to all fifteen boys & girls from our parish, who received their First Communion in Ballylooby on Sat May 17th. Well done to their parents, teacher & Fr John.

BALLYLOOBY/COMMUNITY

COUNCIL

Rambling House will be held on Friday 30th May at 8pm. More details next week.

YOGA

Yoga with Marie King on Mondays at 9:45am & Chair Yoga at 11-15am

AGE STRONG

Age Strong with Joanne Physiotherapist continues on Tuesdays at 6:45pm.

IRISH CLASSES

Irish Class will commence holidays and will return in Sept. Thanks to all who participated over the past year

THE RHODODENDRON

WALKING FESTIVAL

Get ready to lace up your boots – the much-anticipated 2025 Rhododendron Walking Festival is now just over two weeks away!!

Join us in a true walker’s paradise, where breathtaking trails, spectacular scenery, and heartwarming hospitality await. With 7

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carefully curated walks to choose from, there’s something for every pace and passion – but spots are filling fast with some walks now full.

Since its launch, this festival has grown into a standout highlight on Ireland’s walking calendar, attracting walking enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply enjoy a good ramble with great company, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Book early to secure your place on your preferred walk – before it sells out!

Booking available here https:// www.vee.ie/product-category/ rhododendron-walking-festival-2025/

We can’t wait to welcome you for another unforgettable walking adventure in 2025!

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Steven Platt, Clogheen. Steven was laid to rest in Shanrahan Cemetery after his funeral mass in St Mary’s Church on Friday, 16th May. May he rest in peace.

PRESENTATION NIGHT

The fundraising from the recent Variety Concert was handed over at a special event in Duhill Hall last Wednesday. (See photos and report on this page)

Festival Committee are delighted with the kind words received recognising the massive community spirit as an army of volunteers brings over 1000 visitors on guided walks throughout the Galty Vee Valley each year.

Not only do they come for the festival but come back again and again taking in the Winter Solstice Walks, Nollaig na mBan and St. Bridget’s Day walks.

Not long to go to this year’s festival, limited places remaining, book now at https://www.vee.ie/ product-category/rhododendron-walking-festival-2025/ UNDER 20 CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to Tipperary u20’s on a great win in the Munster Hurling Final, especially Burncourt’s and Fr. Sheehy’s Cathal and Daire English. Well done boys. The All-Ireland final against the Leinster winners (Dublin or Kilkenny) will be held on the June bank holiday weekend.

TIDY TOWNS

The paperwork is done on the Tidy Town Entry for Burncourt Village. Now is the time to get into action before the judges arrive in late June and early July. By all doing a bit what is a much admired village can move a step further on the Tidy Town grades.

A little litter picking, some weeding, planting and watering, a lick of paint and before you know it transformations will happen.

Remember - “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe Every contribution, no matter how small, can make a difference.

HOLY COMMUNICANTS

Pupils from Burncourt National School will receive First Holy Communion next Saturday, May 24. The Communicants and their families are invited to the Community Hall for a short celebration following the Church ceremony.

RETURN BANK

A Return Bank is now located at the Community Hall encouraging locals to donate bottles and cans items with the Return Logo, thus recycling and also generating community funds.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin

Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain”

Emily Dickinson

‘Fair Play to You, Lina’ and thank you everyone!

Duhill Concert/Show raised great money again this year.

Last weekin Duhill Hall, Cahir Day Care Centre, and Tuiren Phelan both received €5,632 each, from a total of €11,264.00 raised after costs.

Thank you to O’Donnells Petrol Station in Cahir, Colm Browne’s Shop in Clogheen, and Martin’s SuperValu in Clonmel who kindly sponsored a hamper valued at €150 for the raffle, and for allowing us into sell our raffle ticket in their shops - their gesture was much appreciated.

A big thank you also to our very kind main sponsor David Anchell of Camida and both Ned Grant

and Sean Coffey for their very generous donations.

Thank you also to the audiences on both nights, and to all the ‘Duhill Chancers’ for taking part again this year and making the show such an enjoyable success again.

Lina Ryan puts in a huge effort every year into making this happen so if you bump into Lina say “Fair Play to You, Lina.” (seated second from right in photo below)

Thomas McCarthy won first prize in the raffle our 42 inch TV congratulations Tommy. And once more, sincerely, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

Breeda Fitzgerald

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Tom McCarthy winner of first prize in the raffle at the Duhill Variety Concert staged on 23rd and 24th April. Tom’s prize was a fabulous 42” TV.

Presentation to family of Tuiren Phelan, the three-year-old year girl who is very ill at present. Included are some of the participants whom took part in the Duhill Variety Concert held on 23rd/24th April

Presentation to representative’s from Cahir Day Care Centre whom received donation towards new bus for the centre. Part Proceeds from Duhill Variety Concert held in Duhill on 23rd/24th April

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New

Inn & Knockgraffon Sandra

NEW INN TIDY TOWNS

UPDATE

Our 2025 Tidy Towns Entry Form is submitted, and we’re all set for judging!

Here’s how you can help: 3 P’s: 1. Pick litter 2. Plant flowers/bedding plants 3. Paint. Join us every Tuesday at 7pm for our weekly meetups. If you can’t make it but want to help, please reach out to any Tidy Town committee member.

Thank you!

NEW INN WOMEN’S GROUP

Treasure Hunt on this Thursday, 29th May from 6.45pm to 7.45pm, meeting at Old School in Knockgraffon. Join us afterwards at the NICC for tea and results.

All welcome, especially new members! Membership fee: €40.

For more info, contact Mary Frances Barron at 052 746 2252 or (087) 759 5512.

MARY DOYLE MEMORIAL

5K RUN

The Mary Doyle Memorial 5K Run takes place on Saturday June 7 at Rockwell Rovers GAA grounds- eircode: E25 DH94, Pairc na nGael, New Inn.

Fun activities, races and mixed relay races for children from 4pm to 5.30pm - Entry €5 /child. Run registration opens at 6pm. Run starts at 7.30pm. Entry adults €10, child €5 (cash only). It’s an eve-

Sologhead

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW

The €2300 Jackpot on offer on Monday night, May 12, failed to produce an outright winner.

The following took the runners-up prizes, €50 to Pat and Dolores Oola, Mike Roche Ayle, Pat Ryan Ballyryan and Demethios K, Canon Hayes Park, Tipperary.

The seller’s prize went to Seanie Riordan.

Jackpot for last Monday night, May 19, was increased to €2,400. Well done to all our winners and a thank you to everyone who continues to support our draw.

ST NICHOLAS FC

The winner of their 50/50 fundraiser and €200 for Wednesday night, 13th May, was Peggy Burke Limerick and the free Christmas Draw entry for €1,000 went to Richard O’Halloran Tipp Town.

SYMPATHY

This week we extend sympathy to the Ryan Rodgers family of Sologhead Cross on the passing of Davy who was laid to rest last Thursday following requiem mass in St. Nicholas’ Church. He will be sadly missed by his wife Marian, his sons Davy Jnr, Jamie, Kevin and Paul, his sister Margaret, grandchildren Sophie, James, Luke and Tommy, aunts, uncles, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neigh-

ning of participation, laughs and remembering this special lady who devoted so much of her time to athletics.

Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

Lotto numbers drawn Monday May 12 were 06, 08, 11 & 25, NO WINNER(s).

Lucky dip x4: Fiona Hayes, Tom Scanlon, Elaine Moloney and Pat Kelly Dwyer to be entered into May’s lucky dip draw with a chance to win €500.

Sellers - Rockwell Rovers x 2, Jimmy Looby and Michael Purcell to be entered into sellers draw with a chance to win €100.

Our Jackpot is now €10,800 and tickets can be purchased online through club force or call to The Shop, New Inn, Ollie’s bar or Barron pub.

Thank you for your continued support!

FAMILY FUN AND DOG RACE NIGHT

Join us for an exciting evening in support of Cashel Comhaltas and Fethard Athletic Club this Saturday, May 24 at 7pm at Thurles Greyhound Stadium. Admission and ticket is €10 (Children Free).

Tickets are available at “The Shop”, New Inn and the “Raceside Service Station”, Rosegreen.

For more information, contact Tom at (086) 805 8739. Don’t miss out on a night of fun for the whole family!

40th ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY AT KNOCK

Join thousands from across Ireland on Saturday June 7th.

The day includes a conference with speakers, a chance to meet apostolates, a keynote speech by Msgr Steve Rossetti/Basilica/including Healing prayers, Stations of the Cross, a Rosary procession, Holy Mass with singing by Dana, Rosary and scapular making workshops.

Buses available from various locations in Ireland. For more details, visit www.allirelandrosaryrally.com.

Please note bus will be leaving Cashel at the church at 8am.

Contact Maura on 086 0622087 to book your place.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL

Joint winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Teresa Breen / Betty Ryan and Cathy O’Gorman / Phil O’Connor with 10 games each. Table prizes to Mag O’Dwyer / Mas Gleeson and Angela Barrett / Eileen Howley. Well done all.

Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea and refreshments.

Clogheen

TFI LOCAL LINK TIPPERARY COMING TO TOWN

Door-to-Door service from Newcastle to Cahir every Tuesday and Friday, Departing Newcastle at 9.30 am and returning home from Cahir at 1.30 pm.

The areas covered are Newcastle, Ardfinnan, Clogheen and Ballylooby. If you or anyone you know would like to avail of this service please ring 052 6166140 for more information.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO BURNCOURT

The wonderful comedian Bernard Casey is heading to Burncourt on Saturday, 28th June. Doors open at 7.30 pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets €27. BYO, food for sale on the night.

To make a booking contact 087 2887615. A great night guaranteed.

LATE STEVEN PLATT

The death occurred recently of Steven Platt, Fr Sheehy’s Terrace,

Clogheen, son of the late Robert Platt.

Deeply regretted by his children Bobby, Chelsea and Chantel, his brothers David, Robert, Patrick, Scott and Christopher and sister Jennifer.

Sympathy to all his extended family and friends.

Following requiem mass in Clogheen, he was laid to rest in Shanrahan Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB

Congratulations to Tipperary u20’s on a great win in the Munster hurling final. We are especially thrilled for our own Cathal and Daire English. Well done boys.

Tipp are in the All Ireland final against the Leinster winners (Dublin or Kilkenny) on the June bank holiday weekend.

Our under 9’s played in a hurling blitz against Killenaule, St Mary’s and Fourmilewater on Saturday in CBS Highschool Clon-

Moyne/Templetouhy

CONDOLENCES

Sincere condolences to the families, relatives, neighbours, and friends of Anastasia Campion (née Gleeson), Errill and formerly, Rathnavogue, Dunkerrin, Joe McCormack, Tullamore and late of Moyneard, Timothy Fogarty, late of Lisheenataggart, Loughmore and Wexford.

bours and his many friends. Burial took place in adjoining cemetery.

From one of the oldest families in the parish, testament to Davys popularity was the huge turnout for his burial including many of his Garda and ex Garda colleagues along with sporting connections from Sologhead GAA Club and St. Nicholas’ FC . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Last Saturday was first Holy Communion day in Sologhead and this week we congratulate the young boys and girls from Monard National School on achieving a significant milestone in their young lives. We also congratulate their teachers in having the children so well prepared for their special day and to the parents also in helping to make it a day to remember. And for good measure the sun shone brightly.

SOLOGHEAD GAA

Well done to the young boys of Sologhead and Emly who had to work hard in defeating Eire Og in last week’s U13 Football Shield Final, played in Sologhead by 1-5 to 0-5 and with it the first silverware of the year.

RESULTS AND FIXTURES

U13 Football, Shield Final, Sologhead / Emly 1-5 Eire Og 0-5

U15C Football, Ballingarry 3-12 Sologhead / Emly Friday, May 23, Junior Hurling League Sologhead v Lattin / Cullen, Sologhead 7.30pm.

Sunday, May 25, U15 Football, Sologhead / Emly v Carrick Davins, Venue TBC.

TEMPLETUOHY SOCIAL DANCING

Templetuohy Social Dancing will hold a social dance in Templetuohy Community Centre on this Saturday, May 24th. Music by Peter Bourke. Refreshments served.

TEMPLETUOHY COURSING LOTTO

Winner of the jackpot of €18,700 was Kate Carroll, Rathdowney.

This week’s jackpot is €2,500. Lucky Dip winners – Fr. Jim Egan, Knockavilla, Gina O’Loughlin, Rathdowney, Geraldine Kelly, Templetuohy, Carmel Maher, Templetuohy.

MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB

Well done to all our athletes who represented their respective schools at last weekend’s Munster Schools Track & Field Championships. Best of luck to our athletes competing in the Munster U11-

mel. There were some great skills on display. Thanks to the High School for organising a great day for the boys.

U13B county football shield quarter-final: Fr Sheehys 4-13 Golden Kilfeacle 3-11

U13D Football county semi-final: Boherlahan Dualla 3-10 Fr Sheehy’s 0-3 County minor Hurling League: Kilruane McDonaghs 2-27 Knockmealdown Gaels 2-11

FR SHEEHY’S GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn in our most recent lotto were 5, 7, 16, 20. No outright jackpot winner. There were four ‘Match 3’ win €38 each- Noeleen Mulcahy Online, Peter Macken Garryroe, Mary Mulcahy Burncourt, Tomas O’Connor, Ruan, Co Clare. Next week’s jackpot will be €6,450 and the draw takes place in The Market Stone Clogheen. Thanks for your continued support.

Eibhlis Purcell

16 Combined Events and U20/ Senior/Masters Track & Field Championships in Templemore this weekend.

Winner of Split the Bucket of €112 was Elaine Flynn. Thanks to all who support this fundraiser. GAA, CAMOGIE, LGFA The lotto jackpot will be €8,500 this week. The lucky dip winners last week were Natasha McCormack, Tom Maher, Josefa O’Dwyer, Anna Ryan, Carol and Peggy Treacy, Ger Kent. Congratulations to the intermediate footballers on their victory in the County Division 3 League Final.

Well done to the U15 football team on their County League quarter-final win and hard luck to the U17 footballers who lost out on progression to the next stage of their competition on score difference.

The juvenile club are holding a 5k Colour Run on Sunday, June 15th from Templetuohy GAA field. All proceeds to the juvenile club and the Dillon Quirke Foundation and event sponsored by Pat Cleary of Cleary Motors.

Well done to the U12 camogie team on another great win in Round 5 of their competition. Molly Jones, Kate Concagh, Lucy Ely, and Hannah Ryan represented Tipperary in the National U14 Blitz and all four did well in their games.

The LGFA want to thank all who supported their annual sponsored walk last week, either through donations, bidding at the auction, sponsorship cards or donation buckets. This was highly successful and everyone enjoyed the evening.

Tommy Fitzgerald

English

The Sologhead /Emly Under 13 Shield champions after their win over Eire Og, Annacarty by 1-5 to 0-5.

All-Ireland final on the horizon; Cahill’s men put back-to-back wins together

Is the Cork hype losing fizz after heavy defeat to Limerick?

AWEEKEND drenched in golden sun, echoing with the hum of harvesters, steaming mugs of tea and thick-cut ham sandwiches— this was Munster senior hurling in its most glorious, old-school form, where the sun’s blaze roared in step with the feverish clash of ash.

In Thurles, Tipperary rose in defiance, stringing together a second championship win, full of gusto and grit, to claw their way out of the provincial melee. Now, with the wind at their backs and fate waiting in the wings, they just might burst into the Munster Final—provided the cards fall kindly. But whatever fate holds, Liam Cahill and his team can rest easy, for this was no handout, no wild twist of luck—just honest toil and earned

triumph.

True, the first few moments were sheer chaos. A twelve-second thunderbolt of a goal from Waterford hurled a spanner into the works, an explosion on the kindling just as fans were still settling from crowd delays. But the Deise, apart from that burst, fizzled more than flared. By the 18-minute mark, Tipp had clawed their way back, with Andrew Ormond orchestrating from centre forward and Jake Morris darting like a wasp through Waterford’s lines. Poor aim plagued Waterford—they could have, maybe should have, been closer or ahead by half-time, but their radar was well off.

From there, Tipperary never truly looked in peril. Even when Waterford surged with six points unanswered mid-

way through the second half, levelling the tie, Tipp immediately replied—Darragh McCarthy cool as you like from a free, reclaiming the lead they would not relinquish. They rattled off six more of their own before sub Oisín O’Donoghue touched leather once—to finish it with a flourish.

There was an unease in Premier hearts before throw-in—would the Clare clash weigh heavily on weary limbs? Meanwhile, Waterford came in fresh, rested, blades honed. Yet from the first whistle, Tipp were dialled in. The fatigue never came. If anything, they grew stronger as the clock ticked on, hunger in their bellies and steel in their legs, chasing and challenging until the final breath.

And once again, the bench bore fruit.

Noel McGrath, Sean Kenneally and that man O’Donoghue all found the target, while Darragh Stakelum ground out hard metres after joining. Seamus Kennedy made a late cameo, but the job was done.

Last week, Tipperary’s currency was goals—four of them. This week, just the one. But the common thread? Relentless workrate, especially from Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum, Andrew Ormond, Bryan O’Mara and Sam O’Farrell. At the back, Tipp were stone-faced and unyielding, carving this win from the bedrock of defence.

And with the U20s also standing tall, having retained their crown with a rousing win over Clare, it is twin engines now powering Tipperary forward. Next stop for the young guns: All-Ireland Final,

the destination. Let the march continue.

Cork losing their fizz?

The Rebels were seriously decommissioned by a rampant Limerick on home turf - it was quite the hiding and it now leaves Cork with very serious questions to be answered. Suddenly the hype seems misplaced - the fizz has evaporated. Is it all flash and no substance? Lost a big lead against Clare; beat only fourteen men from Tipp; hammered by a resurgent Limerick. Pat Ryan has a job on his hands before they entertain Waterford next.

More from THE VIEW anon. Don‘t miss it.

Eire Og hurlers bridge 40-year gap

By Francis Coughlan at Bansha

Eire Og Annacarty Donohill qualified for a first Bertie’s Bar, Dundrum Crosco Cup Final in their own right since 1984 when withstanding a late Clonoulty/ Rossmore comeback in a sudrenched Bansha on Friday evening.

A strong first half aided by 1-8 from Darragh Kelly and a goal from Conor O’Brien had Eire Og seven to the good by the half time break. They pushed that lead out to twelve points at one stage in the second half but two Cathal Bourke goals aided a Clonoulty/ Rossmore comeback reducing the deficit to three in the closing stages. Eire Og though always looked to have that bit more and held on to reach the decider.

The opening exchanges were fairly even with the sides level on three occasions in the first nine minutes. Paul Downey and Philip Kelleher opened their sides respective accounts. Twice Clonoulty/Rossmore led in the early stages through two Cathal Bourke frees but Eire Og drew level on

both occasions. The first major turning point of the game arrived in the tenth minute. Darragh Kelly who had been a main target man for the Eire Og attacks was brought down and converted the resulting penalty. Kelly continued to be the focal point of the attack while Dinny Crosse and Donal O’Dwyer opened their accounts. Eire Og continued to remain ahead around the four-point mark. Just after Donnacha Quirke brought the deficit back to four points, Darragh Kelly claimed a diagonal ball on the stand side and looking up picked out Conor O’Brien close to goal unmarked with the latter adding goal number two. They pushed nine clear but points from Nathan Slattery and Stephen Quinn would see Eire Og lead 2-11 to 0-10 at the break.

The opening minute of the half saw Cian Mooney get in on goal, his initial shot saved by Martin Sadlier but he flicked the follow up to the net. Aidan Griffin and Darragh Kelly followed with points to see the lead out to 12 by the tenth minute. Cathal Bourke continued

to keep Clonoulty/Rossmore in touch on the scoreboard. With ten to go he gave them hope when he buried a twenty-metre free. Four minutes later he had a second when he gained possession after Alex Carroll’s effort had been blocked. Donnacha Quirke brought the deficit to three but it was as close as they could get. Eire Og had been that harder to get through defensively throughout and they forced a number of turnovers in the closing minutes with Dinny Crosse sealing the win in injury time.

Scorers:

Eire Og: Darragh Kelly (1-8, (1-0p,) 0-5f)), Dinny Crosse (03), Conor O’Brien (1-0), Cian Mooney (1-0), Seanie Ryan (0-2), Paul Downey (0-1), Donal O’Dwyer (0-1), Mixie Bradshaw (0-1), Kev Fox (0-1), Aidan Griffin (0-1) Clonoulty/Rossmore: Cathal Bourke (2-8, (1-8f)), Nathan Slattery (0-2), Stephen Ferncombe (02), Donnacha Quirke (0-2), Philip Kelleher (0-1), Stephen Quinn (01), Aaron Ryan (0-1).

TEAMS AND SCORERS

Eire Og Annacarty Donohill: Jamie O’Dwyer, Darragh O’Brien, David Fox, Mixie Bradshaw, Paul Downey, Brian Fox, Paudie Bradshaw, Connie Bradshaw, Donal O’Dwyer, Dinny Crosse, Conor O’Brien, Kev Fox, Seanie Ryan, Darragh Kelly, Aidan Griffin

Subs Used: Cian Mooney for

Kelly (Eire

Kev Fox, Eoin Bradshaw for Conor O’Brien, Clonoulty/Rossmore: Martin Sadlier, Sean O’Connor, Padraig Carew, Aidan Loughman, John O’Keeffe, Donnacha Quirke, Jamie Davern, Stephen Quinn,

Subs

Bank Holiday weekend, and a duel with either Kilkenny or Dublin, with maybe Portlaoise or Nowlan Park

Darragh

Og) tries to get a shot away under pressure from Aidan Loughman (Clonoulty-Rossmore) during the Bertie’s Bar (Dundrum) Crosco Cup semi-final played in a sun-drenched Bansha on Friday evening last. -Picture Francis Coughlan.

Paddy Kennedy, Jimmy Maher, Stephen Ferncombe, Aaron Ryan, Cathal Bourke, Aidan White, Philip Kelleher

Used: Nathan Slattery for Aaron Ryan (blood, Nathan Slattery for Aidan White, Jimmy Ryan

C for John O’Keeffe, Oisin Fryday for Jimmy Maher, Seamus Kennedy for Jimmy Ryan C, Alex Carroll for Philip Kelleher Referee: John McCormack (Knockavilla/ Donaskeigh Kickhams).

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DUNDRUM ATHLETICS CLUB

BRENDAN KINANE 5K 2025

On Wednesday, 7th May, the club hosted the annual Brendan Kinane 5k race in Dundrum village.

On what was a beautiful warm evening 326 runners toed the line for this famously fast course with some real quality athletes on display.

The ladies race gave us a very eagerly anticipated showdown between Ciara O’Neill from Clonmel AC and our own county senior road champion Dymphna Ryan. These two athletes had a fantastic battle in the county senior cross country at the end of 2024 so all eyes were on this contest as the gun went at 8pm.

Just after the 3km mark the young Clonmel athlete made a break which proved to be the decisive move of the race to claim the victory in a fantastic time of 17:05 with Dymphna second in 17:18, and third lady home was Louise Fogarty on Moyne AC in 18:24.

In the men’s race the Moycarkey Coolcroo duo of Mossy Bracken and Brendan Neary took an early lead on the rest of the field and traded blows up to the 4.5k mark where Mossy then got a small gap after a quick surge and drove hard for home winning in 15:16 with Brendan just behind in 15:20, third man home was Niall O’Callaghan of West Limerick AC in 15:58.

There was representation form 30 different clubs and our own club was represented very well with 50 members taking part on the night.

Performances of note in the age categories were Catherine Fogarty 1st F45, Mairead Julian 1st F50 and Michael Moore 1st M60. A special congratulations too to all our Fit4Life athletes, some who took on the distance for the first time.

The club would like to thank all our volunteers and athletes for making this a massively successful and a very special night which of course is in memory of a man who gave so much to the club.

ANNUAL COILLTE 10K

Our Annual Coillte 10k Road Race will be on Wednesday, 2nd July, and it is a special one this year with it being the 40th anniversary of this race.

THE MICHAEL CURLEY CUNNINGHAM 4 MILE

The Michael Curley Cunningham 4 mile was held in Galbally on Friday, 9th May on a beautiful sunny evening and was hosted by Mooreabbey Milers in memory of their former club member.

It is a hilly course but has a lovely downhill finish. We had three club members taking part, Michael Moore, 27.03, Tony Delaney 28.48, and Declan Hogan

31.14. Well done to these three men, who all ran in the BK5k two nights previous.

COUNTY JUVENILE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The county juvenile track and field championships were held over the weekend of Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th May in Templemore.

Day 1 was for U13 to U19 athletes and we had 19 athletes participating.

In the girls U13 we had a gold medal for Julie Morrissey in the long jump and she also won bronze in the hurdles. Ellen Maher won a great silver medal in the 600m.

Farran Ryan won a silver medal in javelin.

Our other U13 girls had a great day but were out of the medals and they were Lucy Roche,Penny Maguire, Isobel Hartnett, Grace Butler, Farran Ryan, Ava Ryan and May Moloney.

In the girls U14 we had three competitors and all won a bronze medal. Aine O’Neill in the Shot Put, Laura Roche in the hurdles and Katelyn Shanahan in the 1500m.

In the U15 girls Sophie O’Toole had a great day winning three gold medals in the 80m, Hurdles and 200m. Elisse Kelly won silver in the javelin and was 3rd in the 1500m. Her sister Belle won gold in the 1,500m and silver in the hurdles.

We had just four boys competing. Thomas Tierney was 3rd in the U14 200m. Cian Fahey competing at U15 had a great day winning gold medals in the hurdles, 200m and 800m.

The two lads joined up with Billy Guilfoyle and Micheal Ryan to win the silver medals in the relay.

Our girls U16 team of Belle Kelly, Elisse Kelly, Laura Roche and Katelyn Shanahan won the gold medals.

On Sunday, 11th May we had Day 2 of the for U9 to U12 ath-

letes and we had 44 juveniles taking part.

While medals were hard to win we had a number who did so.

Izzy Fogarty in the girls U9 had a great day winning the javelin taking silver in the 300m and bronze in the 60m.

In the boys U9 Tim Butler won the gold medal in the U9 javelin and Ronan Ryan won the silver.

In the boys U11 David DeBurca won the gold medal in the boys U11 60m and Harry Creedon won the bronze. Harry also won the bronze in the long jump.

Shona Ryan competing in the U12 won the silver medal in the 60m hurdles.

The Girls U9 relay team of Isla Ryan, Izzy Fogarty, Mary Kate Devane and Robyn Shanahan won the bronze medals and our Boys U11 team of David DeBurca, Harry Creedon, Sean Fitzgerald and Kieran Butler won the Gold medals in the relay.

We had many more who finished out of the medals but had a good day out and they included at U9 Anna O’Brien, Eabha Hayes, Clodagh Kelly, Treasa Croke, Olivia Crosse and in the boys Fionn Hogan, Iollan Ryan and Rian Carmody.

At U10 we had Roisin Hayes, Sienna Donnelly, Chloe Kearney, Evie Farrell, Alice O’Connor, Kate O’Connor, Ann Ryan, Emma Fitzgerald, Erin Ní Riain and in the boys U10 Gearoid Shanahan, Tadhg O’Neill, Tom Carmody and Robert Kelly.

In the girls U11 Fiadh Ryan, Lily O’Brien and Grace Kelly competed well and in the boys Tadhg Ryan and Robbie O’Neill had a good day.

At U12 Ciara Hayes, Lara Fahey, Leah Shanahan, and Lucy O’Regan were competitive as were our U12 boys Max Furlong, Philip Croke and Ruairi O’Neill.

Well done to all the athletes, parents and coaches who were involved over the weekend.

LEFT:

Mary Kate Devane, Isla Ryan, Issy Fogarty & Robyn Shanahan won Relay Bronze medals at The County Juvenile Track & Field.

RIGHT:

Thomas Tierney, Cian Fahey, Billy Guilfoyle & Micheal Ryan, silver relay winners at The County Juvenile Track & Field.

Dundrum AC Juvenile members on race number collection duties at the BK5K in Dundrum on Wednesday 7th May. From left to right: Shona Ryan, Farran Ryan, Grace Butler, Bella Curling, Leah Shanahan and Isobel Hartnett.

Michael Ryan, chairman Dundrum AC on PA and his son Micheal at the BK5K.

Dundrum AC fit4life members Amy Kelly, Ruth Byrnes, Mary Campbell & MaryAnn McHugh at the BK5K in Dundrum on Wednesday, 7th May.

Michael Moore, Dundrum AC at the Michael Curley Cunningham 4 mile in Galbally on Friday, 9th May.

the week in SPORT

POULMUCKA 8K ROAD RACE & 5K FUN RUN

The annual Poulmucka 8k road race & 5k fun run was held on Friday 16th May on a lovely sunny evening. It is hosted by Cahir Meet & Train. There was a big number of 271 entrants. The course starts on an uphill and ends on the same hill and is a lovely downhill finish.

In the 8k we had five club members participate, first back for the club was Willie Keane 31.29, followed by Aaron Tuohy 34.30, Emily Leahy 34.35, Denise Compton 38.32 and Declan Hogan 39.41.

We had one member take part in the 5k fun run, Damien Leahy finished in a time of 25.59. Well done to all.

NATIONAL 5K ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP

The National 5k Road Championship in conjunction with Biofreeze took place in The Phoenix Park in Dublin on Saturday 17th May. It was a very warm morning. Dymphna Ryan had a fantastic race to finish 7th female and 1st O40 in a field of 2109 runners. Congratulations and well done Dymphna.

TEMPLEMORE 4 MILE TRACK & TRAIL RUN

Templemore 4 mile track and trail run was on Wednesday 14th May and is hosted by Templemore Fit4Life. The route is two laps of the track and two laps of the park run course and then one more lap of the track to finish.

Paudie Coen had a great race to finish 11th place in a time of 25.49.

SOUTH TIPP GAA RESULT

Sureprint South Tipperary U19 A Football Championship Round 1

Moyle Rovers 1-18 v 1-8 Mullinahone

FIXTURES

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Freddie Maunsell Construction Ltd South Tipperary Junior A Football Championship Round 1

At Clogheen GAA Pitch, 19:00, Ballylooby/Castlegrace V Cahir WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

Freddie Maunsell Construction Ltd South Tipperary Junior A Football Championship Round 1

At Cahir Park GAA Pitch, 20:00, Newcastle v St Patrick’s At Grangemockler, 20.00, Carrick Swan v Killenaule

At Fethard GAA Park, 20.00, Clerihan v Ballingarry

South Junior B Football Group 1 Round 1

At Kilsheelan, 20:00 Grangemockler Ballyneale v Clonmel Commercials

At Anner Park, Cloneen, 20:00 Moyle Rovers v Kilsheelan/Kilcash

South Tipperary Junior B Football Group 2 Round 1

At Monroe GAA Pitch, 20.00, Clonmel Og v Fethard

At Ned Hall Park, Clonmel, 20:00, Ardfinnan v Carrick Davins

WEST TIPP GAA FIXTURES

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

Michael Devlin Solicitors, Tipperary O’Donoghue Cup Football Semi-Final At Bansha, 19:30, Galtee Rovers/St Pecaun V Éire Óg Annacarty/ Donohill (ET if necessary and must finish on the night)

THURSDAY, MAY 22

Bertie’s Bar, Dundrum Crosco Cup Hurling Knockout Semi-Final At Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum, 19:30 Golden-Kilfeacle V Arravale Rovers. Referee Cian Ryan. (ET if necessary and must finish on the night)

FRIDAY, MAY 23

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 5 At Clonoulty, 20:00, Cappawhite V Clonoulty/Rossmore

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 8 At Solohead, 19:30, Solohead V Lattin-Cullen

RECENT RESULTS

Bertie’s Bar, Dundrum Crosco Cup Hurling Knockout QuarterFinal

Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams 0-22 V 2-17 Éire Óg Annacarty/Donohill

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 6

Clonoulty/Rossmore 2-14 V 1-17 Éire Óg Annacarty/Donohill

Emly 3-15 V 1-21 Arravale Rovers

Sean Treacys 1-17 V 0-13 Cappawhite

Bertie’s Bar, Dundrum Crosco Cup Hurling Knockout QuarterFinals

Cashel King Cormacs 1-10 V 2-26 Golden-Kilfeacle

Sean Treacys conceded walkover to Clonoulty/Rossmore

Cappawhite 1-13 V 1-23 Arravale Rovers

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 6

Golden-Kilfeacle 2-22 V 2-11 Solohead

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 6

Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams 2-18 V 1-8 Lattin-Cullen

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 7

Cappawhite 3-15 v 3-14 Knockavilla Kickhams

Emly 2-19 v 2-12 Clonoulty/Rossmore

Eire Og Annacarty/Donohill 2-20 v 1-14 Sean Treacys

Lattin/Cullen 2-18 v 1-14 Golden/Kilfeacle

Maria Marron, Palmer’s Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Round 1

Arravale Rovers 3-24 v 1-7 Sean Treacys

Bertie’s Bar, Dundrum Crosco Cup Hurling Knockout Semi-Final Clonoulty/Rossmore 2-17 v 3-18 Eire Og Annacarty/Donohill

Emily Leahy and Willie Keane, Dundrum AC, at Poulmucka 8k road race & 5k fun run on Friday evening last.

Dymphna Ryan, Dundrum AC, at The National 5k Road Championships in Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday last

Rebecca Ryan and Luke O’Neill of the Marlin Swimming Club in Tipperary Town who were selected as ‘Swimmer of the Year’ at the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Dave and May Moloney pictured at the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Marlin Swimming Club in Tipperary Town.

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LADIES GOLF

Recent results

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford 9th,10th,11th May 2025

The winner was Anne Fitzgerald (Hcp 24) with a score of 38 Points.

Second was Phil Whyte (Hcp 20) with a score of 35 Points.

Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Play (Medal) Thursday 15th May 2025

The winner was Kathleen Alton (Hcp 20) with a Nett Score of 70.

Second was Miriam Halley (Hcp 18) with a Nett Score of 71.

Third was Kathleen Lonergan (Hcp 19) with a Nett Score of 72.

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Mon 12th May 2025

The winner was Brid O’Mahoney (PH 19) with 20 points.

Ladies 9 Hole Stapleford Thursday 15th May 2025

The winner was Kathleen Ryan (PH 23) with 22 points.

LADIES SENIORS

12 Hole Scramble Tuesday 13th May 2025.

The winning Team was Helen Clinton,Marie Quirke and Millie Webb with 71 points.

Second was Breeda Hickey, Breda Delahunty, Mags Tobin and Margaret Costello with 66 points.

Congratulations to all the winners.

MENS GOLF

Men’s VPAR Open Competi-

TIPPERARY

GOLF CLUB

LADIES GOLF NOTES

Results:

Sunday, May 11th – 18 Hole Club Day

Winner: Barbara Leahy (19) 37pts

Runner Up: Joanne Horgan (12) 35pts

Monday, May 12th – Senior

Ladies

Winners: Breda Hayes, Josie Dunne & Gertude Gilligan

Runners Up: Irene Condon, Nancy Leahy & Sheila Hammersley

Wednesday, May 14th – Mens

President’s Prize to Ladies Michael Keaty

Winner: Barbara Leahy (19) 70 Nett on back 9 from Runner Up: Josie Dunne (24) 70 Nett.

Gross: Yvonne Daly (8) 75 Gross.

Third: Fionnuala Fenton (23) 71 Nett.

9 Hole: Mary Hickey (24) 19 pts

Updates:

Wednesday, May 21st - Open Team of 3 Waltz – Sponsored by Dental & Orthodontic Clinic.

Sunday, May 25th - Club Day.

Paul O’Sullivan (14) 6

Eugene Quirke (23) 4

David Williams (21) 3

Michael Burke (19) 3

Dermot O’Brien (26) 3

ABP - Taylormade Summer Series 14/05/2025

Cat 1 Shay Hughes (6) 36pts

Cat 2 Eoin Carey (9) 42pts

Cat 3 Robert Reid (18) 44pts

Cat 4 Paudie Costelloe (30) 40pts

Open Singles 17 & 18 May

Cat 1 Ken Brigdale (6) 38pts

Cat 2 Aidan Delahunty (10) 40pts

Cat 3 John McCarthy (19) 39 pts

Cat 4 James Freeman (25) 41pts

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to defer this Golfer of the Year Competition until Friday and Saturday, 24th and 25th May.

JUNIORS

Our Junior team was back in action at home in Cahir Park on Saturday afternoon. After advancing to round 3 of the Fred Daly tournament last week their attention turned to the Junior Irish Foursomes. After a bye in round one they had to do battle with their friends in Tipperary again. A great sporting match. We kept the winning streak going and are now also into round 3 of the Junior Irish Foursomes. We look forward to the next round of both tournaments.

Find the Golf Ball Draw

The draw took place on Saturday, 17th May. The envelope drawn belonged to Leah O Donovan , who wins €20.

Next week’s jackpot: €860

CLONMEL GOLF CLUB

WE ARE SPOILED

We have been spoiled both by the quality of golf and weather this week in Clonmel Golf Club. Everyone has made the very most of the incredible conditions of late and the course has been a hive of activity both day and night.

A great turn out as always in The Hub 12 hole Singles and Bulmer’s Open singles this week . The pinnacle of the week being the club classic which was played over two days in glorious sunshine. I would like to echo the Presidents words in thanking all our sponsors and members for supporting this event. A massive congratulations to winning team on an impressive display of golf.

Our Junior team were narrowly defeated in the Fred Daly in Faithlegg on Friday but are all systems go in the preparation ahead of the foursomes event which is taking place in Waterford Castle next weekend and I would like to wish Liam Kennedy and all the team the very best of luck.

Today our Mixed Foursomes welcomed Dundrum Golf Club to Clonmel where Clonmel came out on top with the win. Congratulations to Maura Lyons , Mick O Connor and all the team on their victory.

Likewise, our Jimmy Bruen team also welcomed Co. Tipperary golf club to Clonmel today were home advantage prevailed to make it a double on the day for the Inter Club teams.

As well as the Junior foursomes next weekend , Clonmel are also away to Templemore on Friday evening in the Junior Cup and are at home to Dundrum in the

Senior Cup on Saturday so best of luck to all involved.

The Player of the Year events are coming thick and fast now with next weekend seeing the Summer medal being played . An update for the previous events will be posted on the notice board later this week and thanks again to Mr. Andrew Gartlan for tackling the task of looking after this which takes a lot of time and effort .

Results

The Club classic was won by ; 1st Prize Eleanor Devaney, Marian Hanrahan & Liz Barlow

2nd Place Richie Power, Tony Horne & Andrew Gartlan

3rd Place Donal Daly, Cyril Bates & Brendan Ryan

4th Place Denis Conway, Paul McGarry & Emmy Pyke

5th Place Ollie Fitzpatrick, Jim Butler & Liam Flynn

The Hub Weekly Winners were Martin Hanton 31pts & Ben Franklin 28pts (B3) Fixtures

The Hub 12 Hole singles runs every day

The Bulmer’s Open runs every Sunday, Monday & Friday Summer Medal Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th.

CLONMEL SENIORS

The next outing takes place on Thursday 29th May – Draws from 10.00am to 11.30am.

JUNIORS

After a titanic battle in Faithlegg our involvement in this year’s Fred Daly competition is over with the home team coming out on top with a 3/2 victory

the deciding match going up the nineteenth, again many thanks to the lads for a great effort , we now dust ourselves off and prepare for another big test this Saturday the 24th when we play Waterford Castle in the Junior Foursomes at 3pm in the castle.

CLUB LOTTO

Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group

Lotto draw took place on Saturday 17th May with a Jackpot of €5,400. Numbers: 6-9-23-25. No Jackpot winner.

One matched-three winner: Martin Hanton

Next Draw takes place on Saturday 24th May with a Jackpot of €5,500.

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.

MEMBERSHIP 2025

Membership falls due for renewal on 1st April each year and payment is due by 30th April 2025 to remain as a valid member of Clonmel Golf Club. Please ensure that your subscription is paid up and contact Aine on 052-6124050 for renewals.

Offer available for new members joining from now up to 31st March 2026. If you are considering joining a club, why not give us a call. Full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub.com.

LADIES NOTES

Results: Saturday 10th and Wednesday 14th May: 18 Hole Singles Stapleford (POY) sponsored by O’Gorman’s Life Pharmacy:- 1st: Ann Boyle (27) 43pts

2nd: Sinead Corbett (29) 40pts

Gross: Jeannie Ronan (16) 21pts

Gross 3rd: Una Burke (27) 39pts Well done ladies and thank you to our sponsor, O’Gorman’s Life Pharmacy.

Results

9 Hole (Saturday 3rd to Friday 9th May): - Winner: Marion O’Neill – 19pts 9 Hole (Saturday 10th to Friday 15th May): - Winner: Marian Hanrahan – 19pts . Well done to our Mixed Foursomes team on a great win over Dundrum on Sunday. Great golf played by all in fabulous weather. Thanks to John Kennedy and his team who have the course in excellent condition.

CLUB CLASSIC

A very busy weekend in the Club with fabulous weather for our Club Classic. Congratulations to all the winners and to the Ladies team – Eleanor Devaney, Liz Barlow and Marion Hanrahan who won 1st prize with a fantastic score of 106 points. A huge thank you to our sponsors and to everyone who played and supported this year’s Club Classic.

Fixtures

Sunday 18th and Wednesday 21st May: 18 Hole Singles Stableford. Our competition this week is sponsored by AIB. 9 Hole Club Singles competition – Play Saturday or Wednesday. No re-entry.

The Journey of Healthy Ageing

mental well-being. The sport provides a low-impact way to exercise, improving balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health. Social interaction, stress relief, and cognitive stimulation are also advantages.

Golfers often describe the sport as meditative, allowing them to focus on the game and forget about everyday worries. This stress relief is particularly valuable for older adults, who may face anxieties related to ageing, health issues, or life transitions.

Give Golf a try, Join Templemore Golf Club, www.templemoregolfclub.ie

There was a fantastic attendance in Templemore Golf CLub for a presentation on the “Journey of Healthy Ageing”. by Emma Fitzpatrick, Nutrition Science and Maria Curley on Physio. Organised by Club Lady President Mary Fitzpatrick, for all club members Ladies and gents. Golf offers numerous benefits for older adults, promoting both physical and

Emma Fitzpatrick Nutrition Science Club President Mary Fitzpatrick, Physio Maria Curley at the recent “Journey of Healthy Ageing” at Templemore Golf Club.

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VICE CAPTAINS WEEKEND

Vice Captain Gohn Greed, our first Golfer of the Year took takes place on Saturday 10/5 and Sunday11/5. the winners were, 1st . Martin Walsh. 2nd, Colm Dooley, 3rd, Jody Boyle.

TEAM GOLF

Plenty of action on the horizon where we welcome teams for matches and practice. Our aim is to give visiting players a proper welcome and ensure they enjoy the experience. Members should note that matches have priority on the course at all times. Fixtures will be on this forum and on the board in the locker rooms.

MEN’S SENIORS

15/5. On a day of blue cloudless sky’s only the crows having an Irish accent you could have been in any exotic foreign climes. Factor 50’ed up 8 teams took to the immaculate course and some of those took full advantage in 1st place with 58 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Jimmy Middleton and Rody Cawley in 2nd place with 55 points Pat Looby, Tom Ryan and Mick Maher and in 3rd place on 53 points Ollie Murray, Pat O’Connell, George Collins and Seamus Ryan.

LADIES GOLF

18 hole stroke play competition. 1st. Marian Keely, 2nd Rita Dempsey, 3rd. Maureen Connolly. Social Mixed V Cahir Sat 31st in Cahir. Anyone available to please support.

SOCIAL MIXED.

1st S Bourke, M Carey, Mary A Maher, A Cashman 25.7, 2nd D Kennedy, O Murray, K Brennan, M Connolly 26.3. Great turnout again - 34 played. Birdie on 9th !!

DIARY DATES

Captain’s Prize will take place over 2 weekends this year. Round 1 qualifier Sat/Sun 19th/20th July. Round 2 - top 50 + ties + final 9

on Sunday 27th. There will be a special competition (Consolation Stakes)!! for non qualifiers on Saturday 26th.

Ann Heskin trophy ladies, Sat 24th, 4 matches from 2.15pm. Please factor in that matches will have priority on the 10th tee also.

LADIES UPCOMING EVENTS

Junior Cup v Clonmel Friday 23rd. May, Time TBC. Both games are at home. 2nd. June, The Munster Women’s Ann Heskin Trophy. We are away to Clonmel. Play in Pink 23-25 June. 27th. May. Major sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 22nd & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25 6th. Sept. LADIES President’s Prize.

REVIVE: Club Competitions Managers. Revive Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke Munster Trophy. Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy Manager Sheila Delaney. Play by 29/6/2. Intermediate Foursome, Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick. Play by 1/6/25. Boyne. Manager Sheila Delaney. Mixed Foursomes. Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes. Mixed Four Ball. Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

MENS UPCOMING EVENTS. Inter Club Golf 2025. Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;

Mixed Foursomes - Home to Slievenamon - Play by 25th.May.

Pierce Purcell - Away to Co. Tipperary - Play by 1st. June.

Nevin Trophy (Perry) - Home to Slievenamon - Play by 9th.June. Cashman Trophy - Away to Cahir Park - Play by 29th. June.

County Clubs Cup - Home to Lismore - play by 6th. July.

COUNTY TIPPERARY

MEN’S GOLF

Thanks to all who made our Golf Classic such a huge success

Our Sponsors, our many visitors and all the members that played over the three days.

Winners:

The winning team with a score of 49.5 from Templemore Golf Club Paul Kennedy, Teddy Kennedy, Seamus Kennedy and Paddy Looby.

In 2nd place a team from Clonmel with a score of 52.3, Nigel Foran, Emmet Pyke, Pat McLean and Ben Hannigan.

In 3rd place representing Templemore & Thurles with 53.6, Paul Connors, Pat Lupton, Michael Everard & David Butler.

The team in 4th place representing Thurles with a score of 54, Aidan Walsh, Aidan Cowan, John Doyle & Kevin Walsh.

5th a local team from Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club with a 55, Ailbe Maher, Ian Gough, Liam Maher & Michael O’Donnell.

In 6th place with a 55.3 (B9) representing Thurles Declan O’Connell, Jack Hogan, Aidan Walsh and David Skehan.

7th with a 55.3 Representing Co Tipperary and Ballyneety, Paul O’Connor, Adam Clancy and James Maher.

The winning mixed team with a score of 56.7 representing Co Tipperary & Rathdowney Eileen Dowling, Elaine Dowling, Eamon Dowling & John Ryan (Con)

The winning lady’s team with a score of 61.8 all Co Tipperary la-

dies; Kathleen O’Neill, President Jenny Lawrence, Marie O’Connor & Annette Hunt.

Non-GUI golfers winning team with a score of 55.4 Andy Whelan, Edward Whelan, Barry Whelan and John O’Brien.

Nearest the Pin on 3rd hole Adam Buckley, on the 6th Libby Ryan & on the 12th hole Daniel Lonergan.

Longest Drive; for the ladies Isobel Hayes & for the Men; Jack Ryan (Cluen).

Congratulations to all the Prize Winners; the presentation of prizes will be on Friday May 30th looking forward to seeing all the winners on the night.

LADIES GOLF

Our Tuesday ladies played a singles last week and the winner was Rena Ryan with an impressive score of 23 points, and the lucky dip winner was Jacinta Coman.

Pauline Treacy has organised an outing to Thurles this Tuesday and the completion will be a scramble.

Our R&A 9-hole challenge concluded on Wednesday May 7th with the winner being Rena Ryan (39.1) 22pts. In 2nd place Pauline Treacy (26.1) 21pts. Gross Joanne Horgan (12.4) 12 gross pts. Rena will go on to represent Dundrum in the regional final with the winner of the Men R&A in Doneraile on June 5th next month.

LADIES OPEN DAY

Last Wednesday saw the Ladies club host an open Day kindly sponsored by John Kennedy Motors Clonmel. The weather was glorious and the course was look-

ing its best for visitors and members alike. The open competition was a waltz which kept everyone on their toes and the winning teams were very close and were all from our home Club.

1st Liz Higgins, Geraldine Ryan & Cora Morrissey 80 pts.

2nd Sheena Ryan, Caroline O’Dwyer & Amy O’Sullivan 79pts.

3rd Lauren Hickey, Laura Hickey & Mary Hickey 79pts.

4th Kay Crosse, Kitty Byrne & Catherine O’Halloran 9pts.

Visitors Prize; Geraldine Meagher (Callan) Pauline Lucy (Cahir) & Bernie Phelan (Cahir) 77pts.

Longest Drive: Paula Spillane. Nearest to the Pin: Libby Ryan. Congratulation to all the winners and thanks to everyone that participated and everyone that helped to make the day a success.

Last Thursday evening was our mixed scramble which was kindly sponsored by Coolmore and the format was a Florida Scramble or a step aside scramble. Hugh numbers turned out in glorious sunshine and the winning teams were.

1st Marie Holohan, Jacinta Coman, John Foley & Mouse Morris. 2nd Sheena Ryan, Caroline O’Dwyer, L J Ryan & John Graves. 3rd Marie O’Connor, Anne Grace, Dessie O’Neill & Liam McInerney.

4th Frances Boyle, Lady Captain Marie Graves, Michael O’Grady & David Burke. Our next Scramble will be June 5th. Competitions this week; Clar-

et Jug Medal competition and is a Strokeplay Competition on the 18th & 21th May, and on Thursday 22nd we have a 9-hole Qualifier.

Our Lady Captain’s away day is fast approaching; it is Sunday June 1st in Mountrath Golf Course and will be a Scotch Foursomes format. If you would like to join Lady Captain Marie,0 get your names down on the list at the notice board.

Wishing our Challenge Team the best of Luck next Sunday out in Dundrum against Clonmel, and our Minor Foursomes team is out in Dundrum also against Douglas on May 24th. Hole-in-one:

Congratulations to Liam O’Donovan who achieved a holein-one on the 6th Hole during the Men’s 9-Hole Competition on Thursday. Well done Liam a hole-in-one is always a wonderful achievement.

Men’s 9-hole Midweek Competition

1st Ger Flanagan 20 pts. 2nd Declan O’Dwyer 19 pts Best Gross Adam Buckley with 17 gross points.

The Two’s was won by Liam O’Donovan who received €34.

SENIOR GOLFERS:

The result of last week’s 15-hole fourball better ball; in 1st place Liam Ryan (Cashel) & Noel Gleeson with 42 Points. In 2nd place Gerry Maher & John Graves with 40 points & in 3rd place P J Boland & Tom O’Donnell with 38 points.

Tipperary Golf & Country Club Ladies Open Day, sponsored by John Kennedy Motors Clonmel. Pictured with the fabulous array of prizes on offer were Lady Captain Marie Graves and Lady Vice Captain Judy Hayes. The winning team on the day comprised of Liz Higgins, Geraldine Ryan and Cora Morrissey who had a total of 80 points

Taking part in Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club Mixed 9-hole competition in Dundrum last week were from left to right: Kay Crosse, Mark Robinson, Kitty Byrne and Tommy Landers.

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Great haul for CRC at Castleconnell Regatta

REPORT BY PAUL NUGENT

With six wins by the juniors on Saturday at the Junior regatta and another six wins on the Sunday by the masters rowers, it was a pretty good haul for CRC crews down in Castleconnell.

The birds were singing, the factor 50 was being applied in generous dollops and the performances on the water had everyone smiling.

Joe O’Brien and Conor Slattery opened their account with a fine win in the J14 2x.

Edward Wall showed he is one to keep an eye on with wins in the J14 and J15 1x.

We had a mens J15 4x+ with 2 of the crew getting off the mark for the first time.

We’ll done to Sam Dowling,Cian Gregory, Dominykas Valuzis, Chris Kane with Logan Murray steering. The girls Siofra O’Loughlin and Anna Kiely showed their strength to claim the J18 2x and the mens J18 4x+ of Oisin Walsh, Keelan Hogan, Cox Anna Kiely, Darren

Kane and Darragh Noonan are no slouches either to cross the line first in a hotly contested final.

Our adult rowers turned out in force for the second day of the regatta and they continued the good run of results from the first day’s racing. We had several mixed masters quads and 2 of these won their respective categories. Staying with the mixed category Helen Mhic Chonmara teamed up with the 80 years young Tony Corcoran of Lee Valley to vanquish the other crews in the 2x and Helen was on fire that day as she won the womens 2x with Branwen Kelly. The mens 4x+ of Andrew Bourke, Ronnie Corbett, Paul Kelly, Ken Hennessy with Paul Nugent doing the steering, had problems lining up at the start due to the crosswinds but when they got going they put clear water between themselves and their opponents.

Paul Nugent looked impressive winning the masters 1x and he made it a double when the

dog won at the track later.

Next weekend the club goes to Lee regatta which is another 2 day event with the masters taking place on Sunday.

Elsewhere Daire Lynch is changing partners, out of the 2x with Philip Doyle and instead rowing in a 2- with Ross Corrigan at the European rowing championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Daire Lynch is a talented rower and it will be interesting to see how the new combination plus the transition from sculling to sweep rowing works out.

Will they give the fantastic Sinkovic brothers a run for their money?

Yes there’s lots happening in the rowing world right now. UG and UL are heading to London Met regatta at the end of the month, and with a lot of Clonmel rowers in those squads, we will keep you posted.

Siofra and Anna

Conor Slattery and Joe O’Brien

Oisin Walsh, Keelan Hogan, Cox Anna Kiely, Darren Kane and Darragh Noonan

Yet another podium finish for veteran Paul Nugent Donal Lyons, Denise Fleming, Chris Morrissey Andy Ryan, Cox Helen Mhic Chonmara

Branwen Kelly and Helen Mhic Chonmara

Ronnie Corbett, Paul Kelly, Ken Hennessy, Andrew Bourke, Cox Paul Nugent (who is safer in water it appears)

Two Mile Borris stun Saints to claim Tipp Cup

Tipperary Cup Final Cahir Park

St Michael’s 1-1 (AET - 3-5 Pens) Two Mile Borris

Two Mile Borris overcame league champions St Michael’s to claim the Tipperary Cup in a pulsating final at Cahir Park - that went all the way to penalties.

Borris started well and on two mins a cross from Tony Galvin saw Jake Jordan go close. Saints found their feet however and took first blood on 16 minutes when Jimmy Carr kept a ball in on the right wing and his cross saw Ed O’Dwyer’s header evade the dive of Josh Coady. Lorcan O’Toole went close for Borris on 20 minutes following a free kick. On 28 minutes a snap volley from Danny Treacy went just wide of goal. Joey Mulcahy was unlucky on the half hour to see his free kick come back off the post. Half time came with Saints a goal up as the skies darkened on a pitch which appeared quite firm and bumpy at Cahir Park.

On 50 minutes Ed O’Dwyer saw his effort saved at the near post by Coady. On 54 minutes a deep cross from the left managed to evade a touch from Joey Mulcahy and Jimmy Carr. Jimmy Carr robbed goalkeeper Coady on 59 minutes and Joey Mulcahy saw his effort cleared off the line.

Saints were looking the more likely to score but Borris had other ideas and it was 1-1 on 68 minutes when a corner on the right was well flighted and Brendan Connolly headed to the net and it was game on at Cahir Park. Saints struck back with two corners but were forced into a substitution on 75 minutes when Adrian Walsh sustained an injury and was replaced by Faolan Doyle. Daniel O’Dwyer brought a bit of spark to the attack when brought in for David Slattery. It was a frantic finish with both sides going for

the winner as tiredness and the rain arrived at Cahir Park.

EXTRA TIME:

Saints had the better of matters in extra time and Daniel O’Dwyer’s cross on 95 minutes saw his brother Ed shoot wide of goal. Daniel then got through and took the ball around Coady but his effort was cleared off the line. Paul Breen shot over the bar as the first period came to a close . Daniel O’Dwyer again went close on 108 minutes. Tiredness and cramp were prevalent in extra time as no quarter was asked or given by either side.

PENALTY SHOOTOUT:

All kicks went in until Faolan Doyle saved a kick from Tom Ryan but it was ordered to be retaken, and he scored. Cillian Coonan saw his kick saved for Saints and Borris took the Cup on a 5-3 scoreline.

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