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Clonmel businesses unite to shape a brighter future for the town into the future

‘An opportunity for business people in our town to turn Clonmel around’

By Frank Moran, Aoife Hackett & Patrick O’Gorman

A new Business Improvement District (Clonmel BID) proposal aims to transform Clonmel into a thriving and welcome destination for all

Clonmel is a town full of potential. With nearly 20,000 residents and a strong base of employment opportunities, it has the ingredients for success. But like many Irish towns, Clonmel has faced serious challenges in recent years — from the rise of online shopping and mobile commerce to the lasting effects of COVID-19. The result? A town centre with too many vacant properties, few residents living on our main streets, and a struggling evening and nighttime economy.

Local businesses unite for change

Last October, the Town Team and Chamber of Commerce led a group of Clonmel business owners and strategic partners to Sligo to see how other towns are responding to similar challenges. They were inspired by the success of the Sligo Business Improvement District (BID), which has helped revitalise Sligo’s town centre. To share that experience, Sligo businessman Finbar Filan visited Clonmel and spoke to forty local business owners about the impact of BID in his town. The response was overwhelmingly positive.

One comment captured the mood: “This is an opportunity for business people in our town to turn Clonmel around. It’s in all our interests — an improved Clonmel benefits every business.”

Five-year vision for a better Clonmel

Following that meeting, twenty local business owners formed a committee to draft a proposal for a Clonmel BID. Meeting weekly, they developed a five-year vision (2026–2031) for the kind of town they believe Clonmel’s citizens and business community deserve. Their plan outlines how to make that vision a reality — and identifies the budget needed to fund it.

What is Clonmel BID?

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a proven model that emA Business Improvement District (BID) is a proven model that empowers business communities to take charge of their town’s future. If Clonmel BID is approved by the 980 ratepayers in the Clonmel BID area, a BID company will be established with a board of ten ratepayers, one council official, and one elected representative. The company will appoint a fulltime CEO with high-level expertise to lead the initiative over a five-year term. At the end of those five years rate payers will be asked to decide by ballot if they want Clonmel Bid to continue for another five years

This CEO will be responsible for implementing the strategic plan and securing additional funding. In Sligo, for example, the BID CEO raised €1.6 million over five years to improve the town’s business, social, and cultural environment.

Turning the vision into reality

Clonmel BID’s vision is to make Clonmel a great place to live, work, and socialise — a vibrant, enterprising, and welcoming town centre shaped by local leadership and collaboration. The mission is to deliver projects and services that enhance Clonmel’s economic, social, and cultural prospects, making it the best version of itself for businesses, residents, and visitors.

Clonmel BID though its CEO will fund and coordinate essential

Kirwan and Eileen Cooney

town centre activities — from Christmas lights and festivals to trade shows, tourism development, and weekly updates on what’s happening in town. It will also support safety initiative for streets and businesses like the Purple App and help Clonmel access funding from sources such as LEADER, Fáilte Ireland, the Heritage Council, and even EU programmes.

Time to stop waiting — Let’s lead the change

Many in Clonmel rightly express concern about the town’s decline — because they remember the vibrant business hub it once was. But the time for negativity is over, it generates nothing new or positive for our town, only more bad publicity which our town does not need.

Waiting for someone else to fix things hasn’t worked. Clonmel BID is a chance for business owners to take positive action, backed by a plan and a budget, working with strategic partners to make real change happen.

Have your say

The full Clonmel BID proposal is on public display throughout August at the Council Offices in Clonmel. This is part of the legal process required to establish a BID. Businesses and members of the public are invited to read the plan and submit letters of support or observations.

Send submissions to: Jonathan Cooney, Director of Services C/O Customer Services Desk, Tipperary County Council Civic Offices, Emmet Street, Clonmel Clearly mark your envelope: “Submission on Proposed BID Scheme – Clonmel”

Meeting for ratepayers - get the facts, not the rumours

Talbot Hotel, Clonmel on Tuesday, 2nd September at 7:30pm

This is an opportunity for Rate Payers to hear directly from Sligo BID leaders, meet the Clonmel Bid team and learn about Clonmel’s five-year strategy. This is a vital opportunity for business owners to understand what BID means for our town and to have informed discussions on it.

How will it be funded?

If approved, Clonmel BID will be funded by a small annual BID levy

from ratepayers. There are 980 rate payers in the BID map area which includes all the business parks and businesses in a radius of about 5km from the town centre. Each rate payer will give €50 for every €1,000 paid in commercial rates. It will mean every business big and small will be contributing and this will generate approximately €350,000 annually, which will be managed by the BID company and used to deliver the strategic plan. Crucially, this funding can be used to unlock additional grants and investment from other sources. It will be the business people of the town who will determine how this fund is spent annually.

A stronger, smarter Clonmel

A Clonmel BID is about more than money — it’s about creating a smarter, more unified approach to managing our town’s public spaces and trading environment. The collective voice of businesses within the BID area is far more powerful than individual efforts. Together, we can influence policy, attract investment, and build a town we’re proud to call home.

Will Clonmel BID happen?

In January every rate payer in the BID area map will be given a ballot paper to vote on whether they want a Clonmel Bid to be established. It’s important every ratepayer has the facts to inform their decision. Come to A MEETING FOR ALL RATE PAYERS on Tuesday, 2nd September at 7.30pm in the Talbot Hotel to hear what businesspeople from Sligo have to say about Sligo BID and to hear what Clonmel BID are proposing for Clonmel. Meet the team behind Clonmel BID. If you have queries or need further information, please email bidsclonmel@ gmail.com

Members of the Clonmel ‘Business Improvement District’ (BIB). From left to right Noel Buckley, Aoife Hackett, Imelda Hackett, Suzanne O’Gorman, David Lyons, Nuala Hickey, Frank Moran, Patrick O’Gorman (Chairman), Michael Boyle, Pat O’Gorman, Joe Mulcahy, Billy Butler, Phil Kehoe, David

Michelle Aylward, Tipperary Chamber CEO.

What is Clonmel BID?

Is where local businesses work together to improve Clonmel town centre through targeted investment. It is funded and led by businesses for the benefit of all who live, work, and shop here.

The Clonmel BID is for an initial five-year period (2026–2031). If successful, it can be renewed for another five year period following a ballott of Rate Payers.

Need More Information?

Contact Details

bidsclonmel@gmail.com

Proponents for Clonmel BID

Noel Buckley - Town Team

Suzanne O'Gorman - O'Gormans Pharmacy

Imelda Kelly - Bennigans Bar & Restaurant

Billy Butler - Clonmel Credit Union

Frank Moran - Moran's Pub

Phil Kehoe - The Hygiene Hub

Nuala Hickey - Hickey's Bakery

David Lyons - Lyons Take Away

Ann Marie Breen - Tivoli Cards

Michael Boyle - The Talbot Hotel Clonmel

Patrick O'Gorman - OGBP

Richie Gleeson - Gleeson's Pub

Aoife Hackett - Sean Hackett Ltd

Joe Mulcahy - Mulcahy Construction

Paul Lucy - Truepos Payment Solutions

Michael Maher - Premier Utilities

Michelle Aylward - County Tipperary Chamber

Patrick O Gorman - John O'Gorman Menswear

John Kennedy - John Kennedy Motors

Lisa Blackett - Curtains & Blinds

David Kirwan - Artisan Frames

Eileen Counihan - EMC Pharma Consult Ltd.

Vision

To make Clonmel a great place to work, live, and socialise creating a vibrant, enterprising, and welcoming town centre through local leadership and partnership.

Mission

To deliver projects and services that enhance Clonmel’s economic, social, and cultural prospects, making it the best version of itself for businesses,residents, and visitors.

What Will It Cost Me?

Ifa Clonmel BID is established each ratepayer will pay 5% based on their rate bill into a BID levy fund. This percentage is capped for the five years of the BID. This will mean for every thousand a rate payer pays in rates he will pay an additional 50 euros into the BID levy fund. This fund will be controlled by the rate payers through their BID Company

What Will My Contribution Fund?

Safety on the streets: Partner with An Garda Síochána to reduce antisocial behaviour

Marketing & Promotion: Coordinate campaigns to showcase Clonmel’s activities and attractions.

Revitalisation: Support projects that enhance the town’s streets and public spaces.

Business Support: Assist startups and existing businesses to grow and innovate.

Tourism Development: Position Clonmel as a destination for visitors and locals alike.

Community Engagement: Build ongoing dialogue with Clonmel’s people and businesses to develop continued improvement.

Funding: The Clonmel BID will have access a fund of 350,000 annually and will be further grown by match funding. This will be fully controlled by Rate Payers with a dedicated CEO managing delivery on your behalf.

How Will It Be Managed?

The BID will be run as (Clonmel BID CLG),with a Board made up of a majority of local rate payers a representative from Tipperary CoCo along with one elected representative

A full-time CEO will deliver projects and will report directly to the appointed board.

A Central role of the CEO will be to seek out and access match funding to promote selected projects, all funds will be fully audited and publicly reported.

How Does Voting Work?

Every ratepayer in the BID area gets a postal ballot. For the BID to go ahead, it is passed when 50% of those that voted plus bill one have voted yes

Ballot Timeline:

Ballot issued: 5th Jan 2026

Ballot closes: 22nd Jan 2026

Results announced: within 5 working days of Jan 22nd 2026.

Why Vote YES?

- Take control of Clonmel’s future as a business community.

- Improve safety, footfall, and the town’s vibrancy.

- Attract more visitors and spending

- Ensure your voice is heard and your money stays local.

Left to Right John Kennedy, Lisa Fitzgerald, and Frank Moran at Monday night’s BID meeting.

Left to Right: Patrick O’Gorman (Chairman of Clonmel BID proponents) Aoife Hackett, and Joe Mulcahy.

Left to Right Suzanne O’Gorman, David Lyons, and Michael Boyle.

Left to Right Richie Gleeson, Aoife Hackett, Phil Kehoe and Pat O’Gorman.

Home Staging by Leah Skelly

Bringing spaces and properties to life - adding value for vendors

WITH OVER 27 YEARS of experience in visual merchandising and window dressing, Leah Skelly has built a career on bringing spaces to life. From working with leading retail brands across Ireland and Europe to launching her own home staging business, Leah has always been driven by the power of design to tell a story and create impact.

Over the last three year years, Leah has channelled her extensive display expertise into home staging, transforming properties across the South East and as far as Dublin to help them sell faster and at higher value. Her work blends creativity with commercial insight, ensuring every space feels aspirational, inviting, and market-ready.

Most recently, Leah completed a full interior fit-out for a new build property and successfully sold every item within it, demonstrating not just design acumen, but an understanding of what sells.

Minister launches new Sherry FitzGerald Pollard FitzGerald franchise

A local proven team with the back up of national agents Sherry FitzGerald now regarded at the principal property professionals nationwide

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue was in Clonmel last week to launch the new Sherry Fitzgerald franchise of Sherry Fitzgerald Pollard Fitzgerald.

The Minister addressed a group of local businesses people, professionals, etc.

The event was also attended by Des O’Malley, CEO of Sherry FitzGerald countrywide.

The launch was the culmination of a new branded practise which John FitzGerald and Declan Pollard will run to provide a local proven team with the back up of national agents Sherry FitzGerald who are now respected as the principal property professionals nationwide.

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe cuts the ribbon to launch the the new Sherry FitzGerald franchise of Sherry FitzGerald Pollard and FitzGerald in Market Street, Clonmel. From left to right: Karen Redmond, Hugh FitzGerald, Michael Murphy, TD, Declan Pollard, John FitzGerald, Mark Bates, Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, Des O’Malley, CEO of Sherry FitzGerald nationwide, and Donogh Dougan.

Brothers John and Michael FitzGerald share a few moments at last week’s launch of the new Sherry FitzGerald Pollard and FitzGerald franchise in Clonmel.

At last week’s launch of the new Sherry FitzGerald Pollard and FitzGerald franchise in Clonmel were Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, three-times All-Ireland winning Tipperary senior hurler Seamus Kennedy, and John FitzGerald.

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe pictured with John FitzGerald and Deputy Michael Murphy at last week’s launch of Sherry FitzGerald’s new operation in Clonmel which will be headed by Declan Pollard and John FitzGerald.

All smiles last week at the Sherry FitzGerald Pollard & Fitzgerald launch in Clonmel were from left: John FitzGerald, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue, Des O’Malley, Sherry FitzGerald CEO in Ireland, Deputy Michael Murphy, and Declan Pollard.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

You being our brother Ben was always a pleasure

Lots of happy times together we have to treasure

Your death leaves a heartache no one can heal

Love leaves memories no one can steal

Unseen, unheard, but always near;

Ben you are still loved, still missed, and very dear

Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, Your spirit Ben lives within us, forever in our heart.

Those we love don’t go away Ben you walk with us every day

Always missed and loved

By your brothers Anthony, Declan & Mark and sisters Theresa, Geraldine & Rita

In Memoriam

We had a wonderful uncle

One who never really grew old

His smile was made of sunshine

And his heart was solid gold

With Uncle Ben looking down on us we know we will never walk alone

We love you always and miss you very much

Your nephews: Peter, Andrew, Robert, Sean, Danny & Billy and nieces Dorothy, Lucy, Lily Anne, Amelia, Doireann, Emily, Caoimhe & Helen

In Memoriam

Luke and Grace Ben Wall

36 Elm Park, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

We, Ben’s wife Jenny and sons Freddie and Henry and the Wall family would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on the passing of Ben - those who called to our home, attended the funeral, watched online, sent Mass cards, messages and letters of sympathy and made donations to the Irish Cancer Society.

A special thanks to Canon Brendan Crowley, Monsignor Christy Dwyer and Fr Paul Spaine for celebrating Ben’s Requiem Mass. Thank you also to Marie, the Sacristan and to Andrea Ruth for her beautiful singing.

We express our thanks also to Sinead, Condon’s Funeral Directors for her attention to detail and professional handling of the arrangements.

Thanks to all those who attended with kindness and respect to Ben’s medical needs - Dr Mike Quirke and his staff in the Gladstone Street Surgery, the doctors, nurses and staff in CUH and Beaumont and the palliative care team who visited Ben at home.

Special thanks to Eamon and Liam and all Ben’s friends in the Clonmel Liverpool Supporters Club who never let him walk alone throughout his illness and accompanied him on his final journey.

We will never forget the kindness and understanding Áine Kiely O’Donnell showed to Ben and us.

We are sincerely indebted to an amazing group of Irish Cancer Society volunteer drivers who enabled Ben to get to and from treatments and appointments in Cork.

We would like to thank all the staff at O’Gorman’s Pharmacy who were always so accommodating towards Ben.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. A mass will be offered for your intentions. Ben was a fantastic husband and dad who was fun loving, roguish, energetic, determined and good humoured and he fought his illness right to the end.

A Father’s touch, A husband’s kiss, A grieving family, You’re greatly missed.

You always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care, a kind nature and a chat always to hold and your loss to us can never be told.

Broken hearts, Tear filled eyes, Another soul to fill the skies.

Many memories in our minds, Some we laugh, Some we cry.

Precious people are very few, That’s why Ben there was only one of you.

You may be out of sight and we may be worlds apart, but you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts Ben.

Jen, Freddie & Henry

Ben’s First Anniversary mass be held at 6.15pm, Saturday 30 August in St Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel and can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/clonmel

Remembering Luke & Grace Mountain Road, Clonmel

On their 2nd Anniversary which occurs on 25th August 2025

Isn’t it strange that those we need and love the best are just the ones that God needs too, and takes them home to rest

Our Heart’s now, Forever broken and everyday is another day without Luke & Grace Anniversary Mass will be offered in Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, Clonmel, on Sunday 24th August at 12.30pm.

Where we will also be remembering Zoey Coffey and Nicole Murphy

Joe Morris intend to apply to Tipperary County Council for Permission to construct cattle underpass, effluent storage tank, access roads and cow roadways and all ancillary site works at Modeshill Mullinahone 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. Signed by : Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211)

Richard Neary Farming Ltd intend to apply to Tipperary County Council for Permission to construct cattle underpass, effluent storage tank, access roads and cow roadways and all ancillary site works at Modeshill Mullinahone 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. Signed by : Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211)

Dan Ryan intends to apply to Tipperary County Council for Permission to construct (i) extension to cubicles shed with cubicle shed and slatted tank (ii) Walled silage slab and all associated site works at Mocklershill, Fethard, 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.

Signed by : Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211)

We, Busy Bees Afterschool Ltd., wish to apply to the above authority for permission for change of use from office use to full day care for children for two to six year olds including all associated site development works at Bawnreagh House, Western Road, 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.

Ben Wall

Ben Wall

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Carrick Town

Gary Russell is now making final preparations for massive 10-day running challenge

On Thursday last Gary Russell stopped his intense training routine for a quick chat. Gary was on the last full day of hard training before starting the wind down to his stamina sapping runs. Having completed over 800 miles in preparation for his upcoming trial, an out of breath Gary explained that from now on it’s all down to easing himself both physically and emotionally into the task ahead.

The task in question is a mammoth one by any stretch of the imagination because starting on Monday, 1st September, Gary will run 23.5 Kilometres (14.6 miles) each day for ten consecutive days all in aid of Solas Cancer Care.

The town of Carrick has always been known for its generosity and if anybody wishes to donate to this great cause they can do so at https://.www.idonate.ie/fund-

St Molleran’s march on into I.H. Eastern final

On Saturday evening last St Molleran’s Intermediates booked their place in the Eastern Final after a 1 goal victory over city side Erins Own. Always a though game against the Poleberry side this game was always going to be down to the wire but the Carrick Beg lads held their nerve and played some fine hurling to guarantee a final showdown. Intermediate grades are notoriously hard to get out of, but the training and dedication shown by the whole panel this year is placing them in a prime position to at least challenge for county honours.

Over the last weekend volunteers were busy on the streets for the annual bucket collection for the club. The response from the public of the town was as always amazing. Pictured above are two of the longest serving club men in Carrick Beg, Johnny Brannigan and Packie Wells. Johnny has been an avid supporter of the club since he moved to Carrick Beg decades ago, while Packie has maroon and white blood flowing through his veins.

Generations of players were put through their paces by Packie either in Sheehan’s Field or out in Cul Na Muc. Many players of the past who donned the club colours have very fond memories of being trained by Packie and all who played under him still hold him in the highest regard and have nothing but respect for the man.

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Each day Gary will be wearing a different local club’s jersey, as well as a special signed Tipperary jersey, so if you see him running between 1st September and 10th September be sure to offer him some words of encouragement and indeed thanks, as none of us know when we, or somebody that we love, will need to avail of the services that Sonas provides.

Heritage Week Talk was a beautiful stroll down ‘Memory Lane’

On Saturday last, 16th August, some 50 lucky ticket holders gathered in “the Great Hall” in The Ormond Castle for a very informative and delightful chat on some aspects of the history of our town. the two main talking points were the tannery and basket making.

Firstly, a special mention must go to the facilitator of the event, Davy Holden, and the organisers of the event, Sarah Jane and Kirsten from Explore Carrick-on-Suir

The years were rolled back as those present fondly remembered Joe Shanahan and his family who operated out of their basic business premises, a stone’s throw away from St. Nicholas’ Church, where Joe spent decades ringing the bells for funerals and masses.

Stories moved onto the spectacular success and then ultimate sad demise of one of the towns greatest ever employers “The Tannery”. When the tannery first closed in the mid-80s over four hundred were employed, a large percentage of a town with a then population of approximately 5,000.

Much of the talk was taken up about the various procedures that took place with the hides and the leather, but some side issues were discussed with great enthusiasm, including local historian from Owning, Robert Duggan who recalled his Carrick born grandmother speaking of the poverty that existed in the town in the early part of the last century.

REMEMBERING HOW THE TANNERY CAME INTO BEING

Ethel Lyons then made a simple, yet very poignant remark, when she said that it is important in this day and age to remember that it was people fleeing persecution and the imminent threat from Nazi ideology who created an industry in our town that became renowned the world over as some of the best product of its kind.

Outside of the great room, tours of the castle were taking place all day and the tour guides reported that the level of interest shown by both locals and tourists to the town was a joy to behold. The stalls set up all around the grounds and outside in the castle field were busy all day as people enjoyed a coffee, sought a bargain in the form of craft work and the stall holder selling music memorabilia and vinyl’s proved to be a most informative and educated person with a fantastic knowledge of all genres of music.

A huge crowd milled around the area all day long, enjoying the music, kids rides and glorious sunshine. Days like last Saturday bring out the best in our community and prove that we have a great little town here that we should be proud to call our home.

Carrick clubs represent County Tipperary

Both clubs from the Tipp side of the river had a player each representing their sides in the recent Jim Power football tournament held in the big ball stronghold of Lemybrien, home to the famous green and gold of Kilrossanty.

Jamie O’Shea lined out representing the Davins while Charlie Walsh was there representing the black and white of the Swan. The boys both did their clubs and families proud getting through to the shield final, but they were sadly pipped at the post in that final by a strong Cork East side.

Meanwhile the Davins had the multi-talented sportsman young Alex Stuart in action in county colours again last weekend as Alex lined out on the Tipperary Blue Panel under 15s in Abbottstown where he lined out against Antrim.

Alex is one of life’s “all rounders2, talented at any discipline he turns his attention to, and he continues to be a source of pride for all in the Davins Club and his proud parents and grandparents, all of whom are always there to support him.

Carrick Swans

Our Premier Intermediate hurlers are back in action next weekend. We take on Killenaule in Round 2 of the County Championship. The game takes place on Sunday at 5-30pm in Clonmel Sportsfield. Best of luck.

Last Friday, our Junior A footballers had a great win over Newcastle in the South Quarter Final. We now wait to hear who our opponents will be and when the Semi-Final fixture will take place. Our Junior B hurlers take on Moyle Rovers in the South Quarter Final next Sunday at 12pm in Cloneen. Best of luck.

Our u19 hurlers lost narrowly to Ballingarry in the South SemiFinal last week. We dust ourselves off, put our gumshields in, and travel to Monroe on Wednesday night for the South u19 Football Final where we take on St. Patrick’s at 6.45pm. Best of luck, young men.

Our u17’s take on Knockmealdown Gaels on Friday night in Páirc na nEalaí. The game throws in at 7pm.

Our u15 hurlers had a good win over Mullinahone on Thursday last in Páirc na nEalaí to top our group. We now await our South Semi Final fixture, which is expected to take place in a couple of weeks’ time.

Our u13 D team lost narrowly to Clonmel Og in our playoff semifinal on Saturday morning, in what was a great game of hurling where both teams showed great skills and determination. Unlucky boys.

CAMOGIE UPDATES

Our u10 Camogie girls had a fantastic evening of hurling in Windgap last week where they played some great games against the host club. They followed this up, on Saturday morning, in Goatenbridge, where they played in a cluster blitz. They played 4 games in total against Boherlahan/Dualla and Ballybacon/Grange. It was awesome to see them pushing through tough conditions in high heat while still playing with determination and great skill. Well done to all involved. Keep up the good work girls.

Our U8 Camogie team had a fantastic day playing against Clonea, recently, showing a great balance of skills with strong defending and sharp attacking play – making for some thrilling, close games! It’s brilliant to see the team growing in numbers and improving with every outing. Keep up the great work, girls!

Our u6 Cygnets took part in the fantastic Mooncoin Blitz on Saturday last. Some videos of the day can be seen on our socials. Check them out.

THANKS TO MICHAEL ATKINS

Carrick Swan GAA Club would like to extend a huge thank you to Michael Atkins of Kilmeaden Groundworks for his generous sponsorship of training jerseys to our U17 team. Your support helps our young players look the part as they put in the hard work on the training field, and it’s greatly appreciated by players, coaches, and the whole club. Thanks again, Michael!

COUNTY DRAW IS BACK

The 2025–2026 Tipperary Clubs Draw commencement has been pushed back a week. The draw now commences on Friday August 29th. Tickets can be purchased online or via your regular promoter, or club draw coordinator Jim Bourke 086-3714488.

CLUB LOTTO

Save the Date! Carrick Swan club will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Morning on Saturday October 4th in the Swan Juvenile Hall between 9-30am & 1-30pm. More to come, closer to the event.

There was no winner of last week’s Carrick Swan Lotto. Eight matched 3 and won €30 each. The numbers drawn last week were 2, - 4 - 16 - 25. This week, our Lotto jackpot is €4,500. The draw takes place on Thursday night, each week, and it costs just €2 to enter.

CONDOLENCES

Carrick Swan club would like to pass on our condolences to the Sullivan family of Ballyrichard Court, on their recent bereavement.

Johnny Brannigan and Pakie Wells with a young St Molleran’s club member manning the bucket station in Carrick-on-Suir.

She’s Electric ..... Nicola Diffley was at Oasis in Croke Park.

LEFT:

The three O’Neill brothers from Marian Avenue getting ready for the Oasis gig at Croke Park on Saturday last.

John Joe Dignam and friends cast no shadow at the Oasis concert in Croke Park on Saturday last. Anto McGrath not looking back in anger at Oasis at Croke Park

Cashel Town in talk of the

By Liam Browne

Bringing ‘The Walks’ back to life: A community-driven project

A local community group in Cashel is taking the lead in an exciting new project to reclaim a longneglected piece of town heritage. Known as “Cashel Convent Walks,” the group is working to revitalize a 2.5-acre parcel of land at the former Presentation Convent on Friar Street, an area affectionately known to locals as “The Walks.”

This centrally located land was generously donated by the Presentation Nuns to the community over two decades ago, with the clear intention of it becoming a public space for the enjoyment of all. However, it has since fallen into disrepair, standing unused and forgotten for too many years.

The “Cashel Convent Walks” group, is determined to fulfill the original vision for the site. Their goal is to transform the space into a vibrant public amenity, complete with walkways, gardens, memorial areas, and even allotments. They also envision a sensory space designed to be accessible for people with disabilities, dementia, or mobility issues, ensuring the area is truly inclusive for the entire community.

To move the project forward, the group has secured a grant from Tipperary County Council. This funding will be used to host a public information event in October, where residents can share their ideas and help shape the future of “The Walks.” The group is also actively exploring various funding avenues, from Heritage and Biodiversity to Active Aging programs, to bring their ambitious plans to fruition.

This initiative is a testament to the power of community action. By working together, the people of Cashel are not only reclaiming a valuable piece of land but also creating a lasting legacy that will enhance the quality of life for generations to come. The revitalization of “The Walks” promises to add a new green heart to the town, providing a peaceful and purposeful space for all.

Huge game for Cashel hurlers v Nenagh on Sunday in Borrisoleigh

The highly anticipated clash between Cashel King Cormacs and Nenagh Éire Óg in the FBD Insurance County Senior Hurling Championship is set for this Sunday, 24th August, with both teams coming off impressive openinground victories.

The game will go ahead at the Borrisoleigh venue, promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Cashel King Cormacs, in their return to the senior ranks following last year’s Premier Intermediate success, made a strong statement first day out by defeating Mullinahone in the first round. The team, managed by former Clare hurler Fergie O’Loughlin and coached by Eoin Cadogan, showcased their scoring prowess with a remarkable 1-20 from play.

Goals from Devon Ryan and an Eoghan Connolly penalty sealed the victory, highlighting their attacking threat. The team will be looking to build on that momentum and secure another crucial win to improve their standing in the group.

Nenagh Éire Óg also enters the match on a high note, having delivered an impressive performance against Thurles Sarsfields. Their victory, which included a late flurry of scores, sent a clear message about their championship ambitions. With players like Jake Morris and the Heffernan brothers in top form, Nenagh are a formidable opponent and will be eager to prove their strength against a rising Cashel side.

For both clubs, this is a pivotal game in what is a tough Group 2. A win would significantly boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stages, while a loss would put the losing side under immense pressure heading into their final group game. The match is expected to be a tight contest, with both teams’ preparation focused on tactical discipline and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

The victor will take a major step toward a quarterfinal berth, making this a must-watch for all Cashel King Cormacs fans.

Cashel Lions Club invites applications for the 2025 Corby Meaney Bursary

CASHEL LIONS CLUB is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Corby Meaney Bursary, a longstanding initiative designed to support students as they begin their journey into third-level or further education. Parents and students in Cashel and neighbouring parishes are warmly encouraged to consider applying for this valuable financial aid, which aims to ease the financial pressures associated with starting college.

The Corby Meaney Bursary is awarded annually and is specifically intended for students who will commence a first-year course in a University, Institute of Technology, or further education college in September 2025. Whether students are entering college directly after completing their Leaving Certificate in June 2025 or returning to education after a break, they are eligible to apply. The bursary is open to applicants from Cashel and surrounding communities, reflecting the Lions Club’s commitment to supporting local students.

Over the past forty years, the Corby Meaney Bursary Scheme has provided meaningful financial

assistance to a large number of students, many of whom have described the support as life-changing.

The bursary is designed to help cover the initial costs of college life—such as accommodation deposits, textbooks, travel expenses, and other essentials— that can often be overwhelming for students and their families. These early expenses can significantly impact a student’s ability to settle into college and succeed, and the bursary aims to provide a financial cushion that allows students to focus on their studies and personal development.

Cashel Lions Club understands that the transition to third-level education can be both exciting and challenging. By offering this bursary, the club hopes to empower students to pursue their academic goals with confidence and reduce the stress that financial uncertainty can bring.

Application forms are available by emailing the Cashel Lions Club Secretary at cashellions@gmail. com. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, September 12th, 2025. Further information can be found on the Cashel Lions Club Facebook page or by contacting any club member.

Cashel Lions Club encourages all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to receive support at a crucial stage in their educational

journey. The Corby Meaney Bursary continues to make a lasting impact, helping students unlock their potential and build a brighter future.

ANNUAL DUALLA SHOW

on Sunday, 31st August

AS THE SUMMER draws to a close and the scent of freshly cut grass mingles with the promise of Autumn, a familiar excitement begins to build in County Tipperary.

The annual Dualla Show is on the horizon, an event that has firmly established itself as a highlight of the Irish agricultural and social calendar.

Scheduled for Sunday, 31st August, this year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a diverse array of attractions that cater to every member of the family. From the thundering roar of tractor pulling to the graceful spectacle of showjumping, the Dualla Show is a celebration of rural life, community spirit, and good old-fashioned fun.

For many, the heart of the Dualla Show lies in its deep-rooted agricultural traditions. The livestock sections are a showcase of the very best of Irish farming, with a competitive spirit that is second to none. Farmers from across the country will descend upon the showgrounds in Dualla, near Cashel, with their prize-winning cattle and sheep. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire the meticulous grooming and impressive stature of various breeds, from pedigree to commercial. The sheepdog trials are another perennial favourite, demonstrating the remarkable partnership between farmer and dog as they expertly manoeuvre their flock.

The day is about more than just competition, it’s a living testament to the skill, dedication, and passion that drives Ireland’s agricultural sector. Equestrian enthusiasts will find plenty to delight in, as the spectacle boasts a comprehensive horse and

pony program. The showjumping arena is always a focal point, with riders and their mounts tackling challenging courses in a display of athleticism and precision. From the high-stakes Grand Prix events to the novice and pony classes, there’s a buzz of excitement and anticipation that fills the air. Beyond the jumping, the show also features classes for broodmares and foals, and a display of the magnificent Irish Draught breed, celebrating the country’s rich equine heritage.

The sheer variety of equestrian events ensures that there’s something for every horse lover, whether they’re a seasoned competitor or a curious spectator. And it’s not solely about agriculture and horses. It has successfully evolved into a vibrant festival of entertainment, with a strong emphasis on providing an affordable and memorable day out for families.

One of the most electrifying events is the tractor pulling competition. The sheer power and raw energy of these modified machines as they strain to pull the weighted sledge across the field is a sight to behold, drawing huge crowds and a chorus of cheers. In a nod to a different kind of horsepower, the event will also feature vintage machinery displays, offering a nostalgic look back at the history of farming and transport.

SHOWGROUNDS A HIVE OF ACTIVITY

Beyond the main arenas, the showgrounds are a hive of activity. A dedicated “Free Kids’ Zone” ensures that the youngest visitors are well-catered for, with a range of free activities and entertainment that guarantees smiles and laughter. Meanwhile, a

“Stars of Country” concert promises to keep toes tapping throughout the afternoon with a lineup of talented country music acts. The show also hosts a variety of demonstrations, from cookery to farming skills, providing a window into traditional rural crafts and modern-day expertise. The popular dog show and even a wrestling showcase add to the eclectic mix of entertainment, ensuring there’s never a dull moment.

Food is another cornerstone of the whole experience. The “Food Village” is a culinary adventure in itself, with a wide range of vendors offering everything from classic show day treats to artisanal fare. From gourmet burgers and woodfired pizzas to traditional crepes and homemade ice cream, there’s something to satisfy every craving. It’s an opportunity to taste the best of local produce and support small businesses, all while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

A community-led event, the Dualla Show has always been about more than just a day of entertainment. It has a long-standing tradition of supporting local charities and community groups, with its success each year contributing to the betterment of the wider area. The show’s humble beginnings have blossomed into a major event, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the organizing committee and a small army of local volunteers. Their passion and commitment are what make the Dualla Show such a special and successful event year after year.

This year’s show, on a 43-acre site in the shadow of the historic Ballyowen House, is meticulously planned to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. Organisers have put in place a comprehensive traffic management plan, including a new shuttle bus service from nearby Cashel, to ease congestion and ensure easy access. This forward-thinking approach reflects the committee’s commitment to continuous improvement and their desire to make the Dualla Show a welcoming and accessible event for everyone.

As Sunday, 31st August approaches, the final preparations are underway. The livestock are being polished, the horses are being schooled, and the sound systems are being tested.

The Dualla Show is a celebration of rural Ireland at its best: a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, competition and community, spectacle and simplicity. It’s a day for families to come together, for old friends to reconnect, and for new memories to be made. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, food, and fantastic entertainment. The Dualla Show 2025 is an event not to be missed.

58 Tipp services to benefit from preschool lunch scheme

Tipperary Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy has welcomed the launch of the Bia Blasta preschool nutrition programme, announced last week by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley TD.

The €4.2 million scheme will provide free nutritious daily lunches for 25,000 preschool children in disadvantaged areas nationwide – including 58 early years services in Tipperary.

The South Tipperary Michael Murphy TD said:

“This is great news for families in Tipperary. For the first time, children attending the free 3-hour preschool programme in these services will receive a healthy lunch every day. It will tackle child food poverty, improve concentration and learning, and help children develop healthy eating habits from the start.

At a time when household budgets are under pressure, this is a practical support for parents and a boost for children’s wellbeing.”

Participating services will also receive up to €1,000 each in equipment funding this year for items such as fridges, ovens, or dishwashers, and will be supported by a dedicated dietitian.

The scheme is part of the Equal Start model, which directs targeted resources to children in disad-

vantaged areas while also providing universal supports.

“Our 58 participating services in Tipperary are doing incredible work every day. This scheme will strengthen that work and ensure no child is left hungry in preschool, concluded Deputy Murphy.”

THE FULL LIST:

Bright Beginnings Busy Bees

Busy Bees James Street

Busy Bees Presentation

Buttons & Bows Childminding

Canon Hayes Recreation Centre

Carrick Breakfast Club + Afterschool Club

Cashel Pre-school Playgroup

Clever Clogs Community Childcare

Clever Clogs Montessori

Clonmel Kidz Afternoon and Morning Club LTD

Clonmel Kidz Afterschool and morning Club Ltd

Daisychain

Daisy’s Montessori Playschool

Elm Tree Preschool

Fethard Breakfast Club an Afterschool

Fethard Community Playgroup

First Steps

Ladybirds Afterschool Club gaa complex

Ladybirds Pre-School and Childcare Centre

Laethanta Sona Montessori PreSchool

Lamha Beaga

Little Angels Preschool

Little Einsteins

Little Explorers Playschool

Little Learners

Little Rascals Clonoulty

Little Rascals Playgroup

Little Scholars Carrick Playschool

Limited

Lunas

Marthas Montessori School

Marthas Montessori School

Montessori, Naionra

Naíonra Dhurlas Éile

Naionra, Lus na Greine

Nanos Nest Playschool

Rainbow Pre-School and Childcare Centre St Marys

Rainbow Pre-School and Childcare Service Dromin

Ready Steady Go Childcare

Respond Early Years Service, Hilltop

Ríocht na nÓg ag Cúl an Tí

Scolairi Oga Teoranta Borrisokane

Scolairi Oga Teoranta Puckane

Spafield Family Resource Centre

Sparkling Starts

St Mary’s Preschool

St. Mary’s Montessori School

Sugradh Creche

Templemore Community Services Centre Ltd

Templemore Montessori Centre

The Den Montessori Fort Aengus

Three Drives Afterschool Club

Thurles Targeted Early Intervention Service

Tiny Tots Pre-school

Tooqinn Kids Club

Treasure Island Childcare

Willisson Preschool Wonder Years

Walking and Hiking Trail improvements at Glen

A sum of €27,000 has been awarded from the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to update and replace signage on the eight loop walks in the Glen of Aherlow.

A sincere thank you to South Tipperary Development Company CLG for applying for this much needed funding, and to John Egan for his dedication and hard work on walking routes across South Tipperary.

The Glen is a stunning outdoor amenity, full of potential. Continued investment is essential to preserve and enhance these walking and hiking routes for locals and visitors alike.

I have been a strong advocate for increased investment in the Glen, and I’m delighted that this Government funding will improve signage and support better route management, concluded Cllr. Burgess.

Extra hour of ECCE would make a huge difference - Michael Murphy, TD

The Minister for Children should consider extending the Government’s free pre-school programme by an extra hour as part of Budget 2026, according to South Tipperary Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy.

Deputy Murphy said extending the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme from three hours to four would make a real difference to working families in Tipperary and across the country.

Deputy Murphy said, “The current ECCE Programme provides three hours of free pre-school per day, five days a week over the school year. It has been a tremendous success, with 96% participation each year, and over 70% of

families on low incomes saying they could not afford to send their child to pre-school without it.

“In South Tipperary, I regularly meet parents who are balancing work and childcare, often relying on family members or paying extra fees to cover the gap between ECCE hours and their working day. Providing a fourth hour would give those parents more breathing space, help ease financial pressure, and support local childcare providers who are doing outstanding work in our communities.”

Deputy Murphy added, “While the ECCE scheme itself is free, many South Tipp families are already paying for additional hours. An extra hour funded by the State

Funding of €376,000 to enhance outdoor amenities

Ten projects in Tipperary will receive funding to improve outdoor recreational facilities, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Deputy Murphy said this funding directly supports the ambition of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’.

“I’m delighted to see funding of €376,825 today (Thursday) for outdoor projects in Tipperary. This funding is being provided as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).

“This funding will be used to invest in recreational facilities such as walking trails, cycleways, water-based amenities and mountain access routes.

“When projects are delivered, this funding will provide a major boost to the local economy by attracting visitors and furthering our reputation as a destination for adventure tourism.

“Across the country there is €8.7 million being provided for 221 projects.

“I’m particularly delighted to see funding for the following projects which has provided so much joy for the community over the years:

Suir Bluway €36k – 2 Water Refill Stations

Cahir Loop Walkway - €40k

Suir Island Whitewater Channel - €50k

Glen of Aherlow €27k –

(Walking/Hiking Trails)

St Declan’s Way €36k – Pedestrian Footbridge River Tar

“This new funding is going to make a big difference for outdoor amenities in Tipperary, making them even better for local families and visitors alike. It’s so important to get out and make the most of what our outdoors has to offer.

“I want to thank the community groups across Tipperary who work so hard to develop and enhance recreational amenities in our local community.

“These amenities are here for us all to enjoy. I really encourage everyone to get out there and enjoy the incredible outdoor spaces”, concluded Deputy Murphy.

would be a welcome relief for hard-pressed parents and would also benefit children’s social and learning development.

“The Programme for Government commits to examining an extra hour of ECCE each day in the second year of pre-school. I have raised this matter with Minister Foley, who confirmed the estimated cost would be in the region of €38 million.

“We know early childhood education is critical. An extra hour is a simple, practical measure that could have a significant impact, and I believe Government should strongly consider it as part of Budget 2026,” concluded Deputy Murphy

Cllr Liam Browne welcomes footpath

Local independent Councillor Liam Browne, welcomed news this week of work on footpaths around Cashel, which will make a sugnificant difference to safety at key locations in the town, including The Green and Windmill.

These projects are integral to the wider Cashel Public Realm initiative, which aims to enhance the town’s historic centre and boost its appeal for both residents and visitors. Cllr Browne has consistently stressed that upgrading Cashel’s infrastructure, particularly its footpaths, is crucial for improving accessibility and revitalizing the town’s economy.

At The Green, the planned works are set to install new sections of footpaths and widen existing ones, creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment.

upgrades in Cashel

Additionally, pedestrian crossing facilities will be upgraded and new road markings applied, all designed to make the area safer and more appealing.

Simultaneously, the Windmill area is also undergoing a major facelift. This project involves a comprehensive upgrade of the footpath network. By narrowing traffic lanes, the council intends to slow vehicle speeds and prioritize the safety of pedestrians, making active travel a more viable option for the community.

Cllr Browne’s focus on these projects is part of his broader vision for Cashel’s future. He believes that strategic investments in public infrastructure, like the work being done at The Green and Windmill, are essential for the town to capitalize on its potential

as a leading tourist destination and a thriving place to live. The improvements signal a promising step forward in the town’s ongoing development.

‘Shocking footage’ emerges of fighting in public places in Tipperary

County Councillor, Annemarie Ryan, has called out the nature of public fighting in public areas in Tipp town.

The Sinn Féin councillor said that she has seen some pretty ‘shocking footage’ of people fighting in public areas in Tipperary Town.

“Unfortunately these incidents don’t seem to be one-offs” said the councillor, who went on to say that she had been in touch with An Garda Siochána on the matter.

“I’ve spoken to An Garda Síochána Tipperary, both the Inspector and the Community Garda, about the need for a swift Garda response and a zero tolerance approach to this kind of intimidating behaviour.

“Tipperary Gardai are asking

if you see this behaviour to please phone 999 ASAP. Don’t be afraid to use this number, it leads to quicker response times than ringing the Tipp Town station number.

“The same number can be used if you see people drinking in public spaces and acting the maggot. Gardai have issued a number of ASBO’s (anti-social behaviour orders) and have confiscated alcohol from certain individuals, and they assure me we they will continue to act on this.

“It’s really important that we call 999 and report this type of behaviour as soon as we see it.  Please use this number as this is the advice from the Gardai and it gets logged on the pulse system and generally leads to a quicker

response time.

“Anyone who has footage of the recent incidents please send them to An Garda Siochána or you can message me privately if you prefer. I have asked for more patrols in Tipperary Town, but unfortunately, it is the reality that we simply don’t have enough Gardai, in our towns and villages.

“It’s our town, our amenities and nobody has the right to behave in such an intimidating manner. Please use the 999 number” concluded Councillor Ryan.

Cllr. Declan Burgess

Cllr Liam Browne welcomes news this week of work on footpaths around Cashel.

Cllr Annemarie Ryan, SF

Funding awarded under Outdoor Recreation Scheme

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD has announced funding of €269,825 for seven projects across County Tipperary under the 2024/2025 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).

ORIS supports the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and thenecessary repair, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreation infrastructurein countryside areas across Ireland.

The successful projects Measure 1 for County Tipperary include Cahir Loop Walkway; High Kings Loop Walkway, Cashel; Littleton Labyrinth Car Park Development; Tipperary Heritage Way Footpath; Trail the Vales highlighting Munster Vales; 2 Water Refill Stations on the Suir Blueway .

The successful Project Development Measureproject is the Re-watering of Suir Island Whitewater Channel (Millrace) in Clonmel.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Eamon Lonergan, Deputy Chief Executive of Tipperary

County Council stated that “Tipperary County Council welcomes the allocation of €269,825 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme with sincere appreciation. This investment will significantly enhance the county’s recreational amenities, promotesustainable tourism, and contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of ourcommunities. Some of the supported projects also reflect our strategic commitment to thedevelopment and preservation of Tipperary’s natural and cultural assets.”

Successful projects - Measure 1

Project Development Measure

Costly outsourced staff unacceptable and unsustainable

Staggering €11 million spent on agency staffing in Tipperary

Dan Harty, Cathaoirleach of North Tipperary Sinn Féin, Dan Harty, has described the HSE’s wasteful over-reliance on outsourced staff as unacceptable and completely unsustainable.

His comments come as figures released to Sinn Féin health spokesperson, David Cullinane TD, show a staggering figure of just under €11 million was spent on private agency staffing in Tipperary between Tipperary University Hospital (€8.3m) and Nenagh Hospital (€2.7m) in 2024.

University Hospital Limerick, which serves the population of North Tipperary recorded thesecond highest figure in the state with over €21 million.

A total of €725 million was spent across the state last year, a 33% increase since 2021.

Mr. Harty said: “It is completely unacceptable that HSE spending on outsourced staffing continues to spiralupwards. It is staggering that over €21m was spent on agency staff in UHL in 2024. This is a57% increase since 2021. Combined, both Tipperary hospitals recorded a significant 169% increase over the same period.

“Across the state, over €725 million was spent on agency staffing in 2024 and the spend has notslowed in 2025. Since 2021, the HSE has forked out €2.9 billion on private agency staffing, which comes at a premium cost. It is incredible that the HSE could consider this wasteful spending to be sustainable.

“Wasteful over-reliance on agency spending has long been an area identified as an area wherereal savings can be made. Yet, we are still seeing year-on-year increases, despite the government’s health productivity and savings taskforce.

“This spike comes at the same time and, in my view, is directly related to the government’sarbitrary recruitment limits under the pay and numbers strategy. These staff are needed toprovide essential services, but they cannot be recruited directly, so the HSE is paying a premiumprice for agency workers instead.

“The health service needs an ambitious and realistic workforce plan to directly train, recruit,and retain the workers needed to safely staff the health service, and strict targets tosignificantly re-

duce runaway agency spending.

“That is what Sinn Féin proposed in our health plan, and it is what we will propose again in ouralternative budget because the problems in the health service will never be addressed withouta serious multi-annual plan that is fully thought-through.

“Successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments have failed to produce any comprehensiveplan to address this. Instead, they are limping year-to-year with pretend plans that lack anylong-term vision.

“The productivity taskforce and the pay and number strategy are merely sticking-plastersolutions that have not worked. As a result of these shortsighted ineffective measures, ourhealth service has been left with no choice but to rely heavily on agency workers.”

Start of Knockavilla footpath upgrade works welcomed

Cllr Declan Burgess has welcomed the commencement of long-awaited footpath improvement works in Knockavilla, running from the church to the school.

“I’m delighted to confirm that works are now underway on these vital footpath upgrades, which will make a real difference for pedestrians, particularly school children and parishioners, along this busy stretch,” said Cllr Burgess.

The project follows sustained representations by Cllr Burgess to the Municipal District to secure the necessary funding. “It’s great to see the machinery on site and progress being made. This is an important step in the wider regeneration and safety plan for Knockavilla,” he added.

While this marks significant progress, Cllr Burgess stressed that further improvements are needed. “The overall Knockavilla regeneration scheme has unfortunately not yet received national programme funding. I will continue to press Tipperary County

Cllr Declan Burgess is delighted with the new footpath in Knockavilla “which will make a real difference for pedestrians, particularly school children and parishioners, along this busy stretch,” according to the Cashel-based councillor.

Council to make a strong funding application to Government for safety upgrades at the school, along the R-505-6, and on the Bog Road (L-5225-0).”

The road improvements are already included in the Council’s work programme and are scheduled for completion in 2027. “I will keep Knockavilla’s needs firmly on the agenda until all planned safety and improvement works are delivered,” Cllr Burgess concluded.

Dan Harty, Cathaoirleach of North Tipperary Sinn Féin

The development of the carpark at the Littleton Labyrinth is one of the seven successful projects across County Tipperary under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) recently announced by Minister Dara Calleary.

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Marty asks coffee lovers to support Tipperary Hospice Movements

Marty Morrissey is encouraging people across the whole county of Tipperary to get behind a major national fundraiser supporting the ‘angels’ in Ireland’s hospices.

The Gaelic games broadcaster said he is conscious of his own mortality and would like to receive hospice care in his final days, having witnessed it first-hand.

He was speaking as ambassador for Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, the annual charity partnership which has raised €47.6million for hospice care since 1992.

The fundraiser, organised by Together for Hospice, takes place nationwide on September 25.

“My lust for life is as strong today as it was when I was 22 or 23,” the RTÉ commentator said on last week.

“But as you get older, you’re far more conscious of getting blood tests done, dreading the results but hoping everything is fine.

“It is the circle of life, all we can do is hope that we can put it (death) off for as long as we can.

“I’m in no rush to get to the other side!”

Morrissey said he personally witnessed the compassion shown by hospice staff when relatives received palliative care in the past.

“I thought it was amazing. Anyone who has visited a loved one in a hospice will be aware of the serenity, peace and joy – the good feeling that a loved one is being really well minded.

“The work being done by nurses and care staff is truly incredible, they are a gift from God, they are angels.

“If I was heading into my final days, I would like that for myself and for my family.

“What I’m trying to do as ambassador, in a very small way, is to support the people who do it, and I am urging everyone in Tipperary to go to hospicecoffeemorning.ie and get involved.”

SUPPORT FROM SOUTH AND NORTH TIPPERARY HOSPICE MOVEMENTS

Seán O’Donovan, Chairperson, South Tipperary Hospice, and Eileen Kennedy, Secretary, North Tipperary Hospice Movement

have said: “Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, one of our longest and most-loved fundraisers, is now in its 33rd year raising funds for Hospice in-patient and community services around Ireland.

“Right across Ireland, we are asking everyone to celebrate our countless coffee morning hosts, who give so selflessly of their time and energy in their local communities.

“This support is invaluable and funds vital services and quality initiatives, greatly improving care for patients with life-limiting illness.”

Cól Campbell of Bewley’s Ireland, said the company is honoured to again support the event, recognised as the country’s most successful charity partnership.

“Bewley’s, an iconic Irish brand, was founded on the strong principle of caring for people and communities, which ties in perfectly with the ethos of Together For Hospice.

“We encourage everyone to host or attend a coffee morning, wherever they are in Ireland, to help support the incredible work that hospices nationwide carry out every day.”

Register to host a coffee morning on Thursday, September 25or on a date that suits you – at hospicecoffeemorning.ie or call 0818 995 996. If you cannot host or attend a coffee morning, donate at: hospicecoffeemorning.ie/donate

Murphy wants Tipperary families put at ease with school transport places

Statement by Michael Murphy TD - Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport.

“As Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, and as a Tipperary TD, I am calling on the NTA and Bus Éireann to act immediately to ensure that no child in Tipperary - or anywhere else in Ireland - is left without a school bus place this September.

One practical step that must be taken is the removal of the age cut-off for qualified bus drivers.

At present, experienced and medically fit drivers over the age of 70 are prevented from driving under the School Transport Scheme, despite the fact that the same drivers can legally and safely operate private buses for matches, concerts, or community events. This makes no sense, and it is contributing to the shortage of drivers that families face every single year.

In Tipperary, where public transport options are already limited, the school bus is a lifeline for families. Parents should not have to worry about whether their child will have a seat on the bus in September. Allowing willing, qualified, and experienced drivers over 70 to continue driving would help relieve pressure on the system and provide certainty for parents.

Road safety must always come first, but age alone should not disqualify skilled drivers who meet medical and licensing requirements. The Government has committed to an independent assessment on the feasibility of removing this exclusion—I believe this work must be expedited as a matter of urgency.

I am calling directly on the NTA and Bus Éireann to take immediate steps to address this issue

and to put families at ease ahead of the new school year. Tipperary, and indeed every county, deserves a safe, reliable, and fair school transport system.”

All Ireland Fleadh success for CCÉ Powerstown Lisronagh & Kilcash in Wexford

It has been a successful Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for Kilcash and Powerstown/Lisronagh branch members and tutors Darragh Egan, Hazel and Edmond O’Reilly and Jack Condon.

On the first day of the competitions, Darragh Egan performed in the Over 18 trio competition at the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford. Musicians from Ireland, America, Japan, and Isle of Man took part in the competition. Darragh was playing with Liam Mac Giobún from CCÉ Castleconnell, Ahane and Herbertstown branch in Limerick and Ríona Ní Éilí from CCÉ Tulla in Co. Clare. The trio were runnersup in the Over 18 Trios category.

The Over 18 Céilí band competition was an energetic competition and céilí bands from Dubai, America, Glasgow and Ireland took part in the competitions. Darragh and the rest of the members of the Crannhill Céilí Band did an excellent

performance but it wasn’t their night. The O’Reilly siblings of Edmond and Hazel O’Reilly represented the Kilcash branch and both siblings did well. Edmond came 2nd in the Under 12 melodeon. His older sister Hazel came third in the 15 to 18 Irish Language Singing (Seán Nós Singing). Jack Condon performed in the Over 18 melodeon representing CCÉ Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart. Belfast will host the 2026 All Ireland Fleadh. As a branch, we would like to offer our “Comhghairdeas” to Darragh, Jack, Edmond and Hazel on their performances during the All Ireland Fleadh in Wexford.

LESSONS RESUME IN SEPTEMBER

Registration for traditional Irish music lessons across a range of instruments will resume in September in Ss Peter & Paul’s primary school in Clonmel. It will be confirmed at a later date.

Michael Murphy, TD, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport.

Marty Morrissey launches Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, one of Ireland’s longest charity partnerships, in Bewley’s Café, Dublin. The broadcaster is asking people throughout Ireland to register to host a coffee morning on Thursday, 25th September. Picture: Conor McCabe.

Where has all the water gone?

Fethard’s River Clashawley runs DRY

By Siobhán Cox – local freshwater ecologist

THE RIVER CLASHAWLEY in Fethard is a key feature of the town. The river plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, providing an ecological corridor and habitat for birds, bats, insects, fish and mammals. Anyone walking the banks of the river recently will have noticed the extremely low water levels, or even absence of water in the river. These low water levels combined with dense plant growth in the channel have been a cause for concern amongst locals - the concern being the aesthetics of the river, and the potential impact these conditions are having on fish and other animals.

Removal or cutting back of plants within the river and its banks has been suggested locally as a measure to “improve” and “clean-up” its appearance. From the outset, it’s important to note that healthy rivers are naturally “messy”. In fact, it is this messiness that provides the range of habitats which support a variety of plants and animals. The author cannot stress enough that such action would only disturb the riverbed and damage important habitat for animals, including fish. Importantly, the local community should note that any interference with the river channel could be an illegal act, and would require at the very least consultation and express permission from Inland Fisheries Ireland.

So why are water levels so low, and plant growth so high?

To answers these questions, it’s important to understand generally where the water in a river originates. There are several key sources, these include groundwater (water that exists beneath the Earth’s surface, filling the spaces within soil and rock), surface runoff (water that runs overland into drains and rivers), and subsurface runoff (water that migrates through the soil and the upper layers of the earth into rivers). The importance of these sources for maintaining a steady flow of water in a river will depend local conditions such as soil type and geology.

The River Clashawley flows over karst, limestone bedrock. Karst is a type of landscape where the bedrock has dissolved and created features such as caves, sinkholes, disappearing streams, springs and turloughs. In karst areas, there is strong interconnection between rivers and groundwater. In fact, groundwater can provide more than 70% of average river flows in these areas. The interconnection between the River Clashawley and groundwater can be seen by looking closer at the riverbed. A keen eye will notice a hard white crust on the stones and mosses. This has been caused by mineral rich groundwater flowing up into the river, and depositing calcium carbonate onto the river material. A similar process happens when hard water is boiled in a kettle, and limescale builds up. In this geological landscape, groundwater flows supplying water to a river can disappear in dry conditions, and the river can disappear underground entirely. This phenomenon has been specifically noted for the River Clashawley in the ‘Three River’s Project’ (concluded around 2002), which was a government initiative to develop catchment-based water quality monitoring and management systems for the Boyne, Liffey and Suir catchments.

It is important to bear in mind that plants are a natural feature of rivers, especially slow-flowing, lowland rivers such as the Clashawley. The lush growth of plants in the River Clashawley is likely influenced by inputs of nutrients (mainly phosphorus) and silt from agricultural land into the river. Nutrient and organic pollution from agriculture has been identified by the EPA as a “significant pressure” affecting water quality in the River Clashawley. Phosphorus and silt enter the river from overland run-off. The silt provides a medium in which the plants can grow, and the phosphorus allows the plants to thrive. Low water levels exacerbate the situation by increasing the concentration of nutrients in the water.

Despite the excessive growth, the plants within the River Clashawley act as an important physical feature within the river channel. The large clumps within the main channel and margins capture and stabilise sediment (including silt) and create diverse habitats. Importantly, these clumps (which can become islands) help to reduce the impact of low water levels within the river, by reducing the surface area over which water can flow. Instead of shallow water flowing over a wide, bare channel, water is forced to flow through narrower, deeper channels created by the plants. These channels play an important role in creating habitat for fish such as trout and salmon, especially when water levels are low.

The natural geological context of the River Clashawley combined with the intensive agricultural land use within the catchment, creates a perfect storm for diminished water quality. The lush plant growth is likely a symptom of siltation and nutrient enrichment within the catchment. Tackling the root cause of excessive plant growth within the river (nutrient enrichment and siltation from agricultural run-off) requires action at the catchment scale.

The River Clashawley in Fethard almost completely frozen during the spell of arctic weather in December 2023. PIC: JOE KENNY

Dried up Clashawley riverbed. Note the layer of dead algae on the riverbed.

Calcium carbonate crust on moss on the bed of the River Clashawley.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Malawi volunteers return home safely to Thurles

Our volunteers, Stephen Dwan, Eamonn Cornally, David Kearney, Ger ‘Redser’ O’Grady, Philip Ryan, Jack Spillane, Fiona Gleeson and Elaine Duffy arrived back in Holycross and Thurles having spent two weeks in Malawi carrying out charity building works.

Well done to all for taking the time to travel and for travelling at their own expense. Over the 2 weeks the volunteers installed new roofs on six schools. They embraced the local culture, took part in local celebrations and represented the charity and country with humility and kindness.

It was great to see all the videos and photos on the Malawi Heart to Hand Project Facebook page which was a dedicated page for the trip to Malawi. Working in high temperatures, remote areas and putting in very long days is hard going but all the volunteers got stuck in and completed the projects.

It was great to see the Tipp flags flying and hear Tipp Tipp Tipp in the videos. Well done to the volunteers for making see-saws, and other accessories to allow the children to play their games. Huge thanks to Fiona and Elaine for taking on the task of cooking the meals and keeping the team safe. This is always one of the most important parts of any trip. Thanks to all who contributed to the many fundraisers, gave donations or donated on the gofundme page - the charity really appreciates all your help. All money raised was used for the building materials in Malawi.

Locals are now looking forward to the arrival of the container in Malawi and a second group will travel out for the next charity project which is setting up a Heart To Hand Training Centre in Mzuzu where carpentry and electrics will be taught. If you would like to support these projects you can donate on the website www. hearttohand.net or donate on the go fund me page Malawi project https://www.gofundme. com/f/6r84v-malawi-project

Newly Baptised

Aoife Muireann & Tadhg Gerard Shanahan, Kennedy Park. David Barry Donoghue, Lisaroon, Ballycahill.

Iarlaith Seán Shaw, Castle Park, Two Mile Borris.

Recently Deceased

Noreen Coleman, née Heavey, St. Ailbe Terrace, Bohernanave.

Joan Eaton, née Harney, Northamptonshire, England formerly Sean Treacy Ave.

Willie (Billie) Carrie, Castleknock, Dublin formerly Knockroe, Moycarkey.

Anne Izamis, née O’Connell, Cheltenham formerly Garrenroe. Wifredo F. Carbaron, Philippines.

Approval is granted for 60 new houses

The planning section of Tipperary County Council has approved plans for the construction of 60 new homes in Thurles – the first major private housing development in the town for a number of years.

The application, submitted by O’Ceallaigh Westfield Ltd, outlines a residential scheme on Brittas Road in Thurles featuring five four-bedroom houses, 27 three-bedroom houses, and 12 one-bedroom houses.

In addition, the proposal includes two duplex blocks containing a total of eight units — split evenly between four onebedroom and four two-bedroom apartments.

A creche catering for up to 47 children is also part of the project on the extensive site on the N62 Thurles – Templemore road. And, there may well be further development on the same site as the current scheme is just the first phase of work on the site, with scope for additional housing to be constructed at a later date if conditions allow.

There were a number of objections to the proposal, but the council has granted approval for the project, subject to 22 specific conditions being met, most of them standard.

Thurles schools to benefit from new free Lunch Scheme

Deputy Michael Lowry has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality of the launch of Bia Blasta (Delicious Food), a new pre-school nutrition programme that will provide free daily lunches for children in disadvantaged areas—including several early learning and care services across Tipperary, including Thurles..

The initiative will see €4.2 million allocated nationally, ensuring that up to 25,000 children attending early learning and care settings receive a nutritious daily meal.

In Tipperary, 58 pre-schools are set to benefit from the scheme, including Thurles Targeted Early Intervention Service and St Mary’s Pre-School.

Commenting on the announcement, Deputy Lowry said:

“This is a hugely positive step that will make a real difference to families in Tipperary. Good nutrition is essential for a child’s development, wellbeing, and ability to learn. By providing healthy, free meals in our pre-schools, we’re ensuring that no child is left be-

hind simply because of their circumstances.”

The Bia Blasta programme is designed to tackle child food poverty by reducing the risk of children going hungry or missing meals, while also encouraging healthy eating habits from a young age. A dedicated dietitian will support participating services to ensure meals are balanced and nutritious. Importantly, mealtimes will also be integrated into the early learning framework, giving children valuable experiences in preparing, sharing, and cleaning up after meals. This programme forms a key part of the Equal Start funding model, which combines universal and targeted supports to deliver improved outcomes for children in disadvantaged areas.

Deputy Lowry added: “Every child deserves the best possible start in life. This initiative is not just about food—it’s about fairness. It’s another step toward building a more equitable society where all children, regardless of background, have the opportunity to thrive.”

Thurles Sarsfields to host Liam Ó Donnchu talk on club milestones

Join local historian Liam Ó Donnchú on 21st August at 7.30pm in the Thurles Sarsfields GAA clubhouse as he takes the audience through an illustrated talk on the major milestones in the Thurles Sarsfields story, from winning the first ever all-Ireland in 1887 through to recent times. This talk will be given in conjunction with the recent refurbishment of the famous Tipperary All-Ireland winning captains

mural on the clubhouse wall, completed by local artist David McElgunn.

The club are celebrating the addition of Ronan Maher following Tipp’s success in recent weeks, bringing the total list of successful captains to 9 individuals on a total of 11 occasions as follows:

Jim Stapleton (1887)

Tom Semple (1906)

Tom Semple (1908)

John J. Callanan (1930)

Jim Lanigan (1937)

John Maher (1945)

Tony Wall (1958)

Jimmy Doyle (1962)

Mick Murphy (1964)

Jimmy Doyle (1965)

Ronan Maher (2025)

Liam is well placed to discuss this topic as the author of a number of outstanding books related to the topic including the following:

- Thurles Sarsfields GAA story

Volume 1 - 1884-1959

- Thurles Sarsfields GAA story

Volume 2 - 1960-2019

- Tom Semple and the Thurles Blues

The event will be free of charge and open to the public, held primarily indoors in the clubhouse meeting room/bar area before moving out to the adjoining refurbished and updated captains wall to finish.

All are welcome.

an illustrated talk on the major milestones in the

Thurles Care Golf Classic was another great success

On Friday, 25th July, Thurles Care held another very successful 6th annual Golf Classic at Thurles Golf Club with almost 30 teams taking to the fairways.

Thanks to the generosity of John Dwan through his company Alpha Drives along with John and Pat Stakelum, Stakelums Home and Hardware, Racecourse Road there were some lovely prizes and Thurles Care is very grateful and appreciative of their unconditional support to their Golf Classics. Thanks to some very generous businesses they also had a fine array of raffle prizes and would like to say thanks to all who bought raffle tickets on the day. They acknowledge the sponsorships and donations by over 70 individuals/ businesses/anonymous donors and they are forever indebted to them for their generosity.

“ We the committee and volunteers of Thurles Care acknowledge the trojan work of John O’Connell, Denis O’Connell and Sr Mary Barry done quietly in the background in preparation for this very special event. Sincere thanks to John O’Connell and Denis O’Connell who manned the table all day giving out playing score cards, taking in the monies and selling raffle tickets. Special and sincere thanks to Aisling and Lorraine in the Golf Club office for all their help in the lead up to and again on the day. They are a credit to Thurles Golf Club with their knowledge and efficiency. Thanks to the bar/catering staff for their kindness and efficiency on the day. Sincere thanks to the ground staff at Thurles Golf Club for having the course in tip top shape,” Thurles Care said this week.

All participants received goody bags at the start thanks to the generosity of Ely’s Centra, Dunnes Stores, Aldi and Michael Ferncombe of Borrisoleigh Water Bottling Company.

“We are very grateful to them

for their sponsorship and continuous support to our Golf Classic. We are also indebted to all the golfers for their support on the day and they all had a lovely meal in the restaurant after their round which went down a treat. Thanks also to the many non golfers who

called in throughout the day and supported us by making donations and buying raffle tickets.

Thanks to Sr Mary Barry, P.R.O Thurles Care for her wonderful guidance and friendship giving us the opportunity to reach out to all in need.”

Voices of Holycross

Abbey - 50th anniversary event

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of Holycross Abbey a local committee has collected and edited a series of videos of people associated with the Abbey. In these visual records the viewer get first-hand accounts of what Holycross Abbey was like before, during and after the Restoration which was a national as well as a local project.

You are invited to come along and join the committee on Saturday, 30th August at 8 pm in Holycross Community Centre as the people who made history happen will be honoured – many of those involved in the work were from Thurles parish.

This is a free event, with a break for refreshments and a raffle.

On the golf front scoring was extremely tight with just 1 point separating the top 4 teams.

Full results as follows:

1st on 60 pts - John Byrne, Cyril Bourke, PJ Maher and John McCormack representing the Lions Club.

2nd on 60 pts - Joe Halloran, Kieran Kennedy, Noel Shorely and Mary Looby representing Thurles Handball Club.

3rd on 59 pts - Bertie Keane, Bernie O’Rourke, Mick Carey and Frankie Shortt.

4th on 59 pts - Paddy Dwan,

and

Nearest pin winners wereMatt Carr, Laura Ryan, Joe Crowley and Jack Blake. Mìle Buìochas to all. Looking forward to 2026 when we will do it all again.

Monster Scrap metal Collection

Thurles Mart on Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th August August will be the location of the Monster Scrap Metal collection with all proceedings going towards the Cathedral Reroofing project. All types of Scrap Metal accepted.

Collection service available – please contact Phil on 087 2420074.

All metal scrap donations greatly appreciated!!

Join local historian Liam Ó Donnchú on this Thursday, 21st August at 7.30pm in the Thurles Sarsfields GAA clubhouse as he takes the audience through

Thurles Sarsfields story.

Liam Dwan, David Bourke

Matthew Maher.

Garda Fiona Gleeson made friends with some Malawi Polic Officers during her recent volunteer trip to the African country.

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Creative Places Tipperary Town Town Tipp through A

with Martin Quinn

TIPPERARY TOGETHER FESTIVAL

Creative Places Tipperary Town is excited to announce the Tipperary Together Festival. It’s all happening Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September. Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of free fun for all ages — the perfect way to celebrate before heading back to school. Expect a mix of circus, dance, music, ATARI and gaming events, film screenings, a vibrant fire show, and many more fun and creative events. There’s something for everyone and everyone’s welcome. Stay tuned for the full programme of events coming very soon.

Creative Places Tipperary Town, in collaboration with TUS and Youth Work Ireland Tipperary, hosted two unforgettable workshops as part of a unique intergenerational project led by artist and lecturer Paul Keating. Former ATARI workers and community members came together to build replica arcade machines, share stories, and celebrate the rich legacy of ATARI in Tipperary Town. It was a very special few days filled with creativity, connection, and nostalgia. There’s more ATARI magic coming your way this September at the Tipperary Together Festival.

Join us at Creative Places Tipperary Town as we gear up for the Tipperary Together Festival with a series of vibrant, hands-

on workshops led by visual artist and educator Francesca Hutchinson Come together to create bold banners, flags and bunting using acrylic painting techniques — all to be proudly showcased during the festival. Whether you’re bringing the family or on your own, there’s something for everyone. During these sessions you’ll work as part of a group to design and create expressive textile pieces that will set the stage for celebration and festivities in September.

Workshop Dates are as follows:

Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st August

Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th August

Location: Creative Places Space/TTRTF Office, 1 Bridge St, Town Lot, Tipperary, E34 XY99

Workshop Schedule: Family Sessions: 11:30AM –1:30PM

(Max 3 children per parent/ guardian — adults welcome to join too!)

Adult Sessions (18+): 2:30PM –4:30PM

About Francesca Hutchinson: Francesca Hutchinson is an Offaly-based multidisciplinary artist and educator. Francesca has most recently completed a Professional Master of Education in Art and Design with digital media. Prior to this she graduated from Limerick School of Art and

Design wherein she specialised in Fine Art, Painting (2022). Francesca is persistently dedicated to maintaining and nurturing both aspects of her identity as an artist and an educator. Having spent the past academic year working in further education, she now wishes to pursue full time continued engagement with her own artist practice and the integration of modelling artist practice with young people

Volunteer with the Tipperary Together Festival. We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly people to join our volunteer team for the Tipperary Together Festival taking place from September 12th-14th across Tipperary Town. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole weekend, you’ll be part of making something truly special happen in our town.

VOLUNTEER ROLES:

Stewarding – welcoming audiences, providing information, and guiding visitors

Venue/Site Managers – helping coordinate activities in specific areas

Set-Up Crew – helping prepare event spaces before the festival starts

Take-Down Crew – assisting with packing away and tidying after events

Social Media Support – capturing photos, videos, and live updates during the festival

We provide:

Full training before the event – no prior experience necessary.

A friendly, supportive team environment

Refreshments and snacks during your shift and a volunteer thank-you pack

Interested? Please fill out the form below and tell about your availability. https://docs.google.com/.../ 1FAIpQLSeIyd_X2kth.../viewform

Or alternatively, send an email to creative.places@ youthworktipperary.ie with your name, phone number, preferred role(s), and your availability over the festival weekend.

Deadline to sign up: Monday 1st September

Walking and hiking trail improvements at the Glen of Aherlow

The sum of €27,000 has been awarded from the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to update and replace signage on the eight loop walks in the Glen of Aherlow.

A sincere thank you to South Tipperary Development Company CLG for applying for this funding, and to John Egan for his dedication and hard work on walking routes across South Tipperary. Cllr. Declan Burgess has welcomed the funding saying that it is a stunning outdoor amenity, full of potential. “Continued investment is essential to preserve and enhance these walking and hiking routes for locals and visitors alike.

I have been a strong advocate for increased investment in the Glen, and I’m delighted that this Government funding will improve signage and support better route management” said the Cashel councillor.

The Glen of Aherlow and the Galtee Mountains

Visual Artist Francesca Hutchinson.

Moonlight Walk on 30th August for Dillon Quirke Foundation Scarecrows Competition in Monard?

On Saturday, 30th August Aherlow House Hotel in association with Aherlow Failte will host the Moonlight Walk. The organisers are pleased to announce that this year the chosen Charity is The Dillon Quirke Foundation which raises awareness about Sudden Adult Death Syndrome and funds cardiac screening for people aged between 13-17 involved in sport.

The Glen of Aherlow Failte is a community based tourism organisation focused on promoting sustainable tourism in the Glen of Aherlow in county Tipperary. After the walk there will be music and food at Aherlow House Hotel.

Sponsorship cards from Aherlow House Hotel & Aherlow Failte Tourist Office and local GAA clubs. Please feel free to ring on 062-56331 or email info@aherlow.com

Open Day at Tipp Mid West Radio

Tipp Mid West Radio is celebrating 35 years of broadcasting this year and they have decided to throw open their doors for a special Open Day on Friday, 26th September.

Listeners, supporters and members of the public are encouraged to visit the radio station at St Michael’s Street in Tipperary Town on the day.

The event on Friday, 26th September will run from 10am to 3pm and is an opportunity to get access behind-the-scenes as part of a studio tour and meet up with volunteers and staff too.

On the day visitors will be treated to tea/coffee, sandwiches and finger food.

TMWR Manager Eoin O’Donoghue says this Open Day is a way of saying thank you for 35 wonderful years of support and friendship from listeners and the wider community.

Mr O’Donoghue also says it’s an important event to allow their supporters to see the work carried out in the main studio, which is only made possible because of the financial support provided by people and adding that “he’s really looking forward to meeting people on the day”.

Special training session by First Responder Group

on Saturday, 23rd August

in

Dundrum Community Centre

The Community First Responder Group in Bansha is offering a special training session in Dundrum Community Hall on Saturday, 23rd August.

The training will cover such issues as delivering CPR to an adult or child, treating a choking incident, recognising the signs of a heart attack, cardiac arrest or stroke and how to use an automated external defibrillator. CPR, more correctly known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to help someone who is unresponsive and not breathing or has stopped breathing.

The First Responders Group is now in service in the Bansha area and its hinterland and will be asked to respond to such incidents by the National Ambulance Service in addition to an ambulance being despatched to the incident.

Anyone interested in taking part in the training on Saturday, 23rd August between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm is asked to email banshacfr@ gmail.com or message their Facebook page. A donation is requested rather than a prescribed training fee.

Pictured are just some of the entries from the Monard Community Hall, Second Annual Scarecrow Competition. All entries were made from straw.

Photo of Bansha First Responder Group (photo by Colin Healy): Cllr Roger Kennedy - Chair Tipperary, Cahir, Cashel MD, Phil Dicker Bansha CFR Group, Liz Browne - Bansha CFR Group, Pauline Chapman - Bansha CFR Group, Daisy Welsh - Bansha CFR Group, Niamh O’Dwyer - Bansha CFR Group, Tony Grey - Bansha CFR Group, Amie Sheehan - Bansha CFR Group, Danny Crotty - Bansha CFR Group, Kevin O’Donnell - Bansha CFR Group, Pat McCarthy - National Ambulance Service, Tony Grogan - Bansha CFR Group, Mark Beer - National Ambulance Service, Cllr John O’Heney - Tipperary County Council.

Trump meets Humpty Dumpty - another entry for the Scarecrow Competition. That’s Humpty Dumpty on the right!

Paddington Bear supporting the Premier is another great entry for the Scarecrow Competition.

Another great entry in the Monard Scarecrow Competition. The Cork jury won’t be too impressed though!

Thelma and Louise stopped off in Monard to take part in the second annual Scarecrow Competition.

Tipperary Food Producers Network celebrates success of long table dinner

The Tipperary Food Producers Network is delighted to announce the resounding success of the Long Table Dinner, which took place Saturday evening at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel. The event brought together 150 guests including over 30 local artisan producers and food enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening that truly highlighted the spirit of collaboration and community.

Guests were treated to a spectacular fivecourse meal curated by Michelin-star chef and Culinary Director of Cashel Palace, Stephen Hayes. Featuring exceptional locally sourced ingredients, each dish showcased the rich culinary heritage of Tipperary, providing a memorable dining experience that was complemented by live jazz and post-dinner entertainment.

The atmosphere was alive with camaraderie as attendees connected with local producers, celebrating their dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

“We are overjoyed with the turnout and the support from our community,” said Pat Whelan, Chairman of the Tipperary Food Producers Network. “The Long Table Dinner not only allowed us to gather and share our passion for quality food but also underscored the incredible talent of our local artisans. Saturday night was a testament to the collaborative spirit and sense of community that defines us.”

Adriaan Bartels, General Manager of Cashel Palace, remarked, “It was an honour to host such an extraordinary event. The Golden Vale’s rich agricultural heritage feeds not only our kitchens but also

our community’s spirit. Celebrating local producers while providing our guests with an exceptional experience aligns perfectly with our values as a Relais & Châteaux property.”

Everyone enjoyed a delightful evening, as the Long Table Dinner highlighted the strength of community and collaboration in the Tipperary food scene.

For those who missed the event, photographs capturing the magical moments from the evening will be available on our website and social media channels.

Join us to celebrate the future of Tipperary’s food culture!

For more information about the Tipperary Food Producers Network and upcoming events, please visit our website at tipperaryfoodproducers.ie.

About the Tipperary Food Producers Network: The Tipperary Food Producers Network is a collective of over 30 artisan food makers committed to quality, sustainability, and promoting local agriculture. By fostering collaboration and celebrating unique flavours, the network enhances the vibrant community centred around Tipperary’s rich culinary landscape.

Ethan Walsh, Cork; Oleg Liasiuk, Tipperary, and Sandra Murray, Clonmel, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel.

Tomas Whelan, Clonmel, and Trish Maloney, Cashel, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner.

Micheal and Maura Horgan, Mitchelstown, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner.

Margaret O’Connor, Trish Maloney, and Stephanie Nagle, Cashel, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner.

Brian & Riona Grogan, Ballina, with Caroline and John Rice, Ballina, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the Cashel Palace Hotel.

Stephen Hayes, Michelin-star chef and Culinary Director of Cashel Palace; Ailbhe Gerrard; Brookfield Farm, and Valentine Warner, from Rathduff, at the Long Table Dinner.

A wonderful night of community and culinary excellence

Tipperary Food Producers

Network Long Table Dinner

August 16th, 2025

Drinks Reception

Cashel Palace 1732 Gin & Poacher’s Tonic

Con’s Apple Cider

Whitefield Beer - Midnight Sun Special Non Alcoholic Cocktail:

Tipperary Refresher containing Irish Hedgerow Cordial, Con’s Apple Juice and Con’s Pink Lemonade.

CANAPES

Inch House Black Pudding and Cashel Blue Croquette

The Butcher’s Daughter Sausage Roll, Three Men in a Trailer

Blanco Niño Taco, Braised Blackcastle Farm Beef, Rivesci Chilli Cashew Crunch, Compsey Yogurt Dressing, O’Donnell’s Sea Salt Crisps

Dinner Menu

Crowe’s Farm Ham Hock and Free-Range Turkey Terrine

Crossogue Cranberry Chutney, Celeriac Remoulade, Emerald Rapeseed Oil, and Hickey’s Sourdough

Boulabán Lemon Sorbet

Cashel Palace Gin

James Whelan’s Roast Rib of Beef Beef Dripping Potato, Heritage Carrot Puree, Watercress, Seasonal Vegetables, and Beef Tea The Apple Farm Apple Tart

Sisired Apples and The Nutshed Peanut Butter with a Vanilla and Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Pónaire Coffee Bon Bons

MyTasty Pecan Butter Brownie Brookfield Farm Honey Cake

Selection of Tipperary Cheese

Cooleeney Farm and Cashel Farmhouse Cheese

WINE SELECTION:

Monte del Fra Bardolino Chiaretto 2024 Finca del

Reference:

Applications are invited for the above positions. Competition details and application forms are available at www.gov.ie/opw

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is not later than 5:30pm on Friday, 19th September 2025. The Office of Public Works is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Darren & Irene Walsh, Cork, with Diarmuid Murphy & Steve Kavanagh; Dublin, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel.

Jordan McGrath, Ardmore; Eva Kenny, Clonmel; Siobhan Keane, Cashel, and Paula Thornton, Pilltown, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel.

Maria, Niamh, Marion, Martin, Fiona, and Una O’Dwyer, Cashel, pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel.

FARMING IN FOCUS TIPPERARY

Big job for ODS O’Dwyer Steel at Ploughing C’ships

The IFA is proud to announce Euronit and ODS O’Dwyer Steel as the official building partners for the 2025 National Ploughing Championships, taking place next month in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Euronit, formerly known as Tegral, has been a trusted name in Irish agriculture for nearly 90 years and returns for its 18th year as a key partner with IFA. The long-standing collaboration reflects Euronit’s enduring commitment to Irish farmers and the agricultural sector.

Joining as a building partner for the first time in 2025, ODS O’Dwyer Steel brings a wealth of experience and expertise. ODS is the leading supplier of fabricated steel and cladding to the agricultural sector in Ireland. Their work covers projects for essential infrastructure such as farm buildings, modern structures for animal husbandry and equestrian facili-

ties.

Both Euronit and ODS O’Dwyer Steel are excited to showcase their latest innovations and connect directly with the farming community at this year’s Ploughing Championships.

Speaking at the partnership launch, James Kelly, IFA Director of Organisation, said: “We are delighted to continue our valued partnership with Euronit, whose support has been instrumental for over a decade. We are also pleased to welcome ODS O’Dwyer Steel as a new partner for 2025. Their strong industry reputation and early enthusiasm for this collaboration make them a great addition to the event.”

Speaking on behalf of ODS O’Dwyer Steel, Managing Director Richard Walsh said, “We’re proud to partner with the IFA and take part in an event as important as the National Ploughing Championships.”

“For over 75 years agriculture has been central to our business, and this partnership is a great opportunity to engage directly with the farming community, showcase our expertise, and support the sector that has supported us,” he added.

Commenting on the partnership, Etex Ireland Country Manager, John Bradley, said, “We’re delighted to renew our partnership as an official building partner of the IFA for an eighteenth year. To do so this year alongside our much valued and long-standing customer, O’Dwyer Steel, is equally pleasing.”

“The National Ploughing Championships is a week in the calendar that we look forward to each year. Our building partner status represents an important industry affiliation but also an opportunity for us and ODS to showcase our products and, crucially, deliver an impressive stand

Irish Times call to ‘blame farmers’ for food price increases is unfair - IFA

IFA President Francie Gorman said that the headline in today’s Irish Times that consumers should ‘blame farmers’ for increased food prices is unfair, inaccurate and inflammatory.

“Farmers are price takers in economic terms. The recent increase in food prices is due fundamentally to shortages of supply in Ireland and Europe. Much of this production reduction has been driven by regulations and schemes many of which were championed by the Irish Times who have consistently given platforms to people to run down Irish farming,” Francie Gorman said.

“Wider society needs to wake up to the importance of food security. Young people are not returning to farming, and people are beginning to see the effects of falling output,” he said.

The recent grocery price analysis by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) clearly outlines that Irish grocery prices, despite recent increases, are at similar levels to

2008.

It also shows that the rate of food price increase in Ireland has been far lower than the EU average or any of the five other EU countries analysed in the report.

“It is very frustrating to see some in the media try to point the finger of blame at farmers while putting no proper context to the trend in food prices.”

“Irish food prices fell more or less consistently for 15 years prior to 2022, the direct opposite of what was happening across other EU countries. Yes, we have seen a significant price increase in the last couple of years, and I fully

appreciate the pressure this puts on households but in reality, it is only reversing previous declines,” he added.

UP 27% IN FOUR YEARS

The report also points out that while grocery prices have increased by 27% between 2021 and 2025, this is lower than the EU average of 35%.

The report also points out that, in 2024, hourly wages and salaries in Ireland were 40% higher than the EU average.

“The idea that farmers are the cause of recent food price increases is wildly inaccurate. Farmers are price takers; anyone with any knowledge of farming or economics knows that. The reality is a shortage of food supply is one of the key reasons for increasing food prices, not just in Ireland, but across Europe and beyond. It is the inevitable outcome of constantly increasing regulations which is choking farm output across the EU. You can’t reap what you don’t sow,” the IFA President concluded.

for the IFA and its members,” he said.

CAP is cornerstone of livestock farming

Speaking at the Tullamore Show last week, IFA President Francie Gorman said CAP remains absolutely pivotal to the future of Irish livestock farming, which is why the proposed CAP reforms announced by the EU Commission last month cannot be allowed to become reality.

He said the Government will have to lead a sustained and determined diplomatic push in Brussels to re-centre the debate around food production and the twin-pillar approach.

“The latest Teagasc National Farm survey results for 2024 show how important CAP payments are for the income of drystock farmers. Even with the increases in the last year, CAP still accounts for a very significant portion of income on the livestock side and historically has been higher than 100% of income,” he said.

Francie Gorman said CAP payments pump nearly €180m into the Midlands rural economy each year.

“The quality of the stock on display here is testament to the investment that farmers have made and the pride they take in what they produce. The display at Tullamore Show simply would not exist without dedicated funding for farmers. Their efforts stretch well beyond the farmgate through

the processing sector and onto our export profile. Any reduction in the CAP budget would have reverberations through the rural economy,” he said.

The IFA President criticised some of the commentary around higher prices paid to farmers over the last 12 months.

RECOGNISE PRESSURES

“Farmers are consumers too and they recognise the pressure this is placing on some families, but the absence in some commentary of any reference to the escalating cost of producing worldclass food to the highest standards is not telling the full story. Analysis carried out by our Director of Policy Tadhg Buckley shows that the costs of production for farmers have risen 73% since 2018,” he said.

Francie Gorman said what we need is a stronger, simpler and dedicated (inflation adjusted) CAP, underpinned by the traditional two-pillar funding model. New priorities should not dampen the fundamental importance of existing ones. Agriculture, food security and rural development remain as important strategically as ever before.

“With continued and prolonged operational challenges from multiple sources, at a minimum, and in whatever format

necessary, Irish farmers need the full complement of targeted Pillar I and Pillar II interventions (fully funded) currently available,” he said. Various measures under Pillar II accounted for €75.51m (or 42%) of the overall CAP funding allocated to the Midlands last year.

Among IFA priorities are: Pillar II measures retained (with max. national co-financing) for vulnerable sectors & strategic priorities.

The ‘costs incurred/income foregone’ approach should be changed, reflecting the min not max payment possible.

Agri-environment schemes should be available to all; practical and encompass evidence-based measures that work alongside output and efficiency; with more attractive payments provided (incl. loyalty bonus).

Francie Gorman re-iterated IFA’s opposition to the Mercosur trade deal. “Our export markets are crucial for the future of our beef sector. We will continue to look for support in other Member States for our campaign. The EU Commission spends a lot of time talking of the benefits for other sectors but omits to mention that DG Sante continues to identify shortcomings in Brazilian production systems.”

IFA looks forward to working closely with both partners to de-

liver a great space for IFA members to visit.

Conor O’ Leary, IFA Munster Chair, Orlagh McNamara, IFA Head of Marketing, Jerry Maher ODS Agricultural Division Manager, Richard Walsh, ODS Managing Director, Micháel Brislane, Euronit Area Manager, Conor Conway, Euronit Marketing Manager launching Euronit and ODS O’Dwyer Steel as the official building partners for the IFA Stand at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships.

Tipp

Entertainment

Section d’Or - an exhibition of works by the late Sean Walsh

Section d’Or, an exhibition of works by the late Sean Walsh will take place at Clonmel Library from Monday, 1st September to Saturday, 13th September. His family are honouring the artist with an exceptional retrospective, featuring a selection of works spanning two decades.

Artworks created in a variety of media from stained glass to crushed stone, low relief carvings to acrylics and pastels will go on show. Themes of music and nature feature heavily in these works.

The title of the exhibition Section d’Or is a homage to the mathematical measurement that Sean used to create the underlying structure in all his works. This mathematical ratio is found throughout nature, in art, architecture, music and even the cosmos. It creates shapes that are naturally and aesthetically attractive to the

eye of the beholder. Sean adopted this mathematical equation as a means of creating balance, order and symmetry. He believed its use in art could make a work look natural, calming and ‘right’.

Sean was a native of Clonmel. After graduating from NCAD he taught art at St. Ailbe’s in Tipperary Town for over 35 years. He also ran the Tipperary Post newspaper in the 1980s. He was a very accomplished musician. He played the fiddle and was a member of the band Never Heard of ’Em. He was a man of many interests and talents.

This retrospective offers a powerful testament to Sean’s enduring contribution to art. The family are honoured to share his work. The official opening takes place Wednesday, 3rd September at 6pm. All are welcome. All proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to charity.

Heritage Week at Tipp Studies at The Source and Rossmore Community Centre

Heritage Week is taking place from Saturday, 16th August to Sunday, 24th August.

This year Tipp Studies is offer a number of events free to the public.

These have included an Open Day in Tipp Studies, an exhibition from the National Library of Ireland, a sporting heritage talk, a 3D imaging workshop and an oral heritage community project in Rossmore.

“The Past from The Press” runs from 18th to 23rd August at the Source Library, Thurles (during Library hours).

“Preserving our Past Together” - Clonoulty/Rossmore Heritage Day with Tipperary Studies held be held at Rossmore Community Centre on Thursday, 21st August, from 11 am to 3.30 pm.

All events are free but booking is required.

‘Bog Babies’Cillíní in Thurles

Join Eddie Kenehan for Heritage Week discussion at The Source on Thursday

To celebrate Heritage Week, The Source present ‘Bog BabiesCillíní in Thurles’. This is a panel discussion open to the public, looking at the history and folklore around Cillíní in Thurles. Artist Eddie Kenehan has been investigating these ‘Cillíní’ sites in the locality, which potentially contain still-born babies.

Babies who weren’t baptised were often buried in an informal manner in these non-consecrated

graveyard sites. We understand that there may be two sites in and around Thurles and the discussion at The Source looks to identify the sites more clearly and map them for posterity.

The purpose of this forum is not to apportion blame in any manner but to chat about the sites, their histories and see if they should be marked in some manner in the future. This event has received funding from Tipperary Heritage Office.

This Thursday, 21st August at 7 pm. Tickets Free.

Advance tickets available online at www.thesourceartscentre. ie - or by phone from the Box office on 0504 90204.

The late Sean Walsh, whose exhibition, Section d’Or will be staged at Clonmel Library from 1st to 13th September.

‘Expectation’ - A painting by the late artist, Sean Walsh.

News from the Community

Golden/Kilfeacle

DISCO MANIA

All roads will lead to Golden Kilfeacle GAA Complex this Friday evening for the Back-toSchool Kiddies Disco with DJ Francis for all primary schoolchildren from 7pm to 9pm

There will be an art competition, face painting, hair braiding, Little Prince and Princess, best dancer, best dressed in Tipperary colours (boy and girl). And the tuck shop will be open.

We will be joined on the night by our Queen Of The Suir entrants 2024 who will entertain all our children!!

Just €5 entry per child

Parents free with complimentary tea and coffee for all parents and guardians!

A lovely night of fun before school starts the following week!!

GOLDEN/KILFEACLE GAA CLUB LOTTO

The GAA Club’s lotto jackpot now stands at €10,400. Tickets just €2 available locally and online at our new link https://goldenkilfeaclegaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/golden-kilfeacle-gaa-club

A nice amount to win in September!!

FOOTBALLERS WIN

Well done to our intermediate footballers and mentors on a fine win last weekend.

PILATES

Don’t forget folks that Pilates classes continue in our gaa complex upstairs at RejuvenateGolden Gym with Malbay Mindfulness and Lauren

Any interest in doing a Pilates classes for the winter months just

Templederry

WE REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Winnie Mc Grath, Ballycarron.

Curreeney:

First Anniversary Mass on Friday, 22nd August in Curreeney Church at 7.30 p..

PARISH OFFICE

The Parish Office remains open each Wednesday and Thursday morning from 11 am to 1 pm.

During the hours of opening people may book Masses, Weddings, etc., or request information from the Parish records.

Please phone 0504/52988. 087/6564933 or email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com

BREIFNE WAY WALK - CORK

TO CAVAN.John Wallace would like to thank everyone who urned out to give their heartfelt best wishes and support for his

walk, as he passed through the Templederry Area. It was a great moral uplift to tired feet and legs at the half way mark of his journey.

After a rest day at home John continued his journey on Thursday, 14th August to complete the 550k walk in aid of the three charities: Aware, Jigsaw and Pieta House.

To follow John’s journey or to donate log into the website “Miles for Minds 2025.”

SILVER ARCH ACTIVITIES AND DROP IN MORNING::

Silver Arch Family Resource are planning a HSE Healthy Food Made Easy programme, a six week course programme learning about shopping on a budget and nutrients in our food, in Templederry

Marcella Collins

contact Lauren on 089 9486792

BINGO

The GAA Club’s bingo continues every Thursday night at 8pm in the GAA Complex Golden!!

WOMEN’S GROUP

Golden Women’s group will come together again this October .

Anyone interested in joining this fantastic group of ladies please let Sarah know on +353 85 714 8427

A lovely way to meet new people and catch up with old friends

CLOTHING COLLECTION

Don’t forget folks the GAA Club’s fundraising event Clothing collection is ongoing until 29th August.

Bags of clothes can be left at our gaa complex front door any day

Please note no duvets or no pillows.

Clogheen

FR. JAMES’S 50th BIRTHDAY WAS A HUGE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION TOO

What a wonderful celebration it was last Sunday week on the occasion of Fr. James’s 50th Birthday. Thank you to everyone who acknowledged Fr. James on the day.

The numbers that attended showed how well he is thought of, and that he is held in the highest regard in the communities. Thanks to Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, and all the priests who concelebrated the Mass, many who had travelled long distances from Leitrim, Donegal, Monaghan, Dublin, Clare, etc., and not forgetting the local priests Fr. Joe and Fr. Frawley.

A special mention to the three choirs which enhanced the thanksgiving Mass, and the singing was just beautiful. It was a beautiful Mass. Fr. James is moving to Abbeyside parish, Waterford early in September.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

Silver Arch office one afternoon per week for six weeks.

This course is open to all over 18 years.

Pop in for Cup of Tea/Coffee , a chat and to register your interest on this Thursday, 21st August from 10.30 am to 12 noon.

Learn more about the services and supports to the Community within Silver Arch Family Resource Centre.

For further information contact Catherine Power Development worker on 083/1629253.

TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in Kennedy’s, Glastrigan, and there was no winner of the jackpot.

This week’s draw is in Michael Hogan’s, Templederry, and the jackpot will be €4,400

Thank you to the Community Councils of Clogheen, Burncourt and Ballyporeen for their financial and physical support in hosting the celebration.

Thank you to Fr. Sheehy’s, Brian Borus, Clogheen Men’s Shed, Clogheen Tidy Towns, Vee Rovers, Burncourt Celtic and Glengarra Flower & Garden Club for their contributions.

Thanks to the Marketstone, and Tesco Clonmel for their donation.

A presentation was made to Fr. James to mark his 50th Birthday and his time in the Parishes of Ballyporeen, Burncourt & Clogheen. Sacristans Elsie Beston, Maureen Creed and Michael Pyne made the presentation, and they were thanked for their continued contribution to the local churches. There was a real community vibe at the celebration.

Fr. James - you will be missed. Best wishes for the future!

Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Lyons family Ballyporeen on the recent death of Meadhbh, daughter of Morgan and Mary, sister of Daragh, Niamh and Aoife and all her extended family. Reposing was at her home on Tuesday, 19th August from 4to 8pm.

Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday at 11am in Ballyporeen Church, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

GALTY VEE VALLEY IN BYGONE DAYS.

Turn time back in Ballyporeen to 1925, traditional meal, followed by music and dance, story telling , come in period dress. Sunday 24th August in community hall.

Beginning at 6pm to 7pm, music and dancing and at 7 to 10,15, main event . Traditional meal 12 euro. Please support this very enlightening and historical evening.

VEE ROVERS F.C.

Youths: Shanbally United

youths played Clerihan at Scarton on Saturday in a pre-season game. A much changed Shanbally side gelled together quite well and came out on top in a 2–1 win. We look forward to the competitive season which begins next weekend and hope that this augers well for the future.

The juniors began life in the second division on Sunday with a home fixture against Old Bridge. The visitors took the lead after four minutes but an excellent finish from Dylan Keating two minutes later levelled the game for the home side. Old Bridge regained the lead on 31 minutes after Vee had already failed to convert a penalty.

The home keeper Ryan Breedy scored from a long-range freekick on the hour mark which deceived the Bridge keeper. Old Bridge once again regained the lead two minutes later from a freekick and so it remained until the end to give the visitors a 3–2 win and left the home side to wonder what might have been

Eire Og Annacarty/Donohill GAA Club

RESULTS:

Well done to the Intermediate Footballers who defeated Mullinahone in their opening game of the County Championship.

Junior Footballers defeated Rockwell Rovers last Wednesday. Under 13 B Hurlers defeated Lattin/Cullen. Under 13 A Hurlers were defeated by Rosegreen. Under 17 Hurlers drew with Sean Treacy’s last Monday week.

FIXTURES

Junior Hurling: West quarter final v Solohead on Friday 22 August in Dundrum at 6.45pm.

Premier Intermediate Hurling: County Championship v Boherlahan\Dualla on Saturday 23th August in Clonoulty at 6.30pm.

Junior Football: West Cham-

pionship v Golden\Kilfeakle on Sunday, 30 August in Annacarty at 12pm.

Underage teams in action in the coming week. Check with club Officers and team mentors for details. Likewise with adult teams in case of changes.

Juvenile Reps with Division and County: Well done to Charlie Cavanagh on featuring with Tipperary Under 15 hurling squad who played Wexford last weekend.

Well done to Odhran Ryan on featuring for West Tipperary in the Jim Power Tournament in Waterford last weekend.

Also well done to Alex Cronin on featuring for Tipperary Blue v Antrim in Abbotstown Dublin last weekend.

EIRE OG LOTTO RESULTS: Lotto results for 12th August. Jackpot: €5,700. Numbers drawn were 0, 0, 19, 25.

Winner: C.J. & Tyler Kenmuir, Attybrick (Online).

2nd chance: €500. Numbers drawn were 6, 8, 25, 31. There were no winners.

3rd chance: €250. Numbers drawn were 12, 24, 27, 28. There were no winners.

Lucky Dip Winners: Michael Devlin, Scarrough - €50; Mary Barry- €30; Kathleen Kiely, Parkroe - €30; Breda McGrath, Rossbeg - €30; Pat Phelan (On-line) - €30.

Sellers’ Prize: 1 x €30: Mary Ryan (Lar).

Fr James with the three Sacristans, Maureen Creed, Burncourt; Michael Pyne, Ballyporeen; and Elsie Beston, Clogheen; after the celebration of Fr James 50th birthday in Clogheen on Sunday week last. There was a huge community effort to send the very popular priest on his way to Abbeyside Parish in Dungarvan.

Margaret Kennedy

Tipperary senior hurling manager Liam Cahill poses for a picture with the Whites at the recent homecoming in Leahy Park in Cashel for the Tipperary team with the Liam MacCarthy Cup.

News from the Community

Moyne/Templetuohy

FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS

The first anniversary Mass for the late Kay Carey, Moyne Village, will take place in Moyne Church this Saturday evening, August 23rd at 7.30pm.

YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR

Congratulations to Fiona Kelly, Lisheen on her new role as Youth Co-ordinator for the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly.

The magnificent work Fiona does at parish level will now extend across the Diocese. We wish her the best going forward.

TEMPLETUOHY COURSING

LOTTO

The jackpot now stands at €3,800.

Lucky Dip winners last week were Clodagh Bergin, Templetuohy, Mary Everard, Templetuohy, Peggy Gleeson, Templetuohy & Ruby Fitzgerald, Dublin.

TEMPLETUOHY BINGO

Bingo continues each Thursday evening at 8.30pm in the Community Centre. All support appreciated.

MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB

Training resumes for the forthcoming cross country season this week with our juvenile athletes from 8 years of age and older returning each Tuesday and Friday evening from 7pm to 8pm at the track.

We encourage new juvenile members, who will receive a warm welcome from all in the club.

Our ‘Little Athletics’ group will resume later in the year.

Winner of Split the Bucket last week was Dermot Campion. Thanks to everyone who contributes.

GAA

The lotto jackpot will be €9,800

this week.

The lucky dip winners last week were Theresa Ingram, Imelda O’Flynn, Gary Breen, Martina Doyle, Dan Quinlan & Donie Troy.

The intermediate football team narrowly lost out to Clonmel Commercials in their match last weekend while the Junior B football team are now through to a semi-final following their win over Thurles Gaels.

The intermediate hurlers are out this Saturday in Clonoulty with a match against Sean Treacy’s. Match starts at 4.45pm. New County Board draw

Eibhlis Purcell

launches this week. Contact your promoter on how to sign up.

Well done to the U13 camogie team who are through to the County Final against Toomevara following their win over Slieve Felim Rapparees last week. Fixture TBC.

Well done also to the U16 camogie team on their win over Moycarkey-Borris last week and now face Drom this week in Round 2.

Best of luck to the junior and intermediate ladies football teams on their games this week against Holycross/Ballycahill and Moycarkey/Borris, respectively.

Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton Gerry Bowe

PARISH MISSION

A Mission will be held in the Parish of Moycarkey/ Two-Mile-Borris commencing on Saturday, 18th October and concluding on Tuesday, 21st October. Further details later.

RECENT DEATHS

Sean O’ Sullivan, O’ Sullivan Pub, Killea. Michael Looby, Fairview, Dublin, Ballinree, Boherlahan, Cashel.

Patrick Browne U.S.A., (formerly of Liskeveen House, Littleton.

William ( illy Carrie, Castlenock, Dublin.

MONTH’S MIND MASS

The Month’s Mind Mass for Eileen Cleary (nee Haughney), 15 Cluain na Seimre, Two-Mile-Borris will take place on this Sunday, 24th August at 10. 30am in St. James#s Church, Two-Mile-Borris.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Our Lady of Fatima National Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey will take place on Sunday, 31st August - Rosary at 2.30 pm, Stations of the Cross at 3 pm, Anointing of the Sick at 3.40 pm and Mass at 4 pm. Celebrant Fr.Vincent Stapleton. All are welcome.

THE LATE MARGARET DWYER

The death occurred on August 4th of Margaret

Dwyer ( formerly Food), 14 Beechgrove, Castlebridge, Wexford and formerly Ballymoreen, Littleton, Thurles.

Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Kerlogue Nursing Home and surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Martin and Eileen, her brother Tommy and sisters Johanna and Anne.

Her Requiem Mass took place in the Church of St.Ibar’s Castlebridge on Wednesday, 7th August at 12 noon.

Burial took place in the adjoining Cemetery.

Deeply mourned by her daughters Sarah and Aileen, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren, sisters Mary, Eileen, Kathleen, Betty and Teresa, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

SPLIT THE POT

Two-Mile-Borris weekly Split The Pot - Scoil Mochaomhog PA, Communityand Development, Christmas Lights, Tidy Towns (all Two-Mile-Borris).

Sunday night’s winner Christina Delaney €305.

DEATH NOTICE

Bridget Connolly, Georgesland, Dualla Road, Rosegreen (formerly of Noard, Two-Mile-Borris.

GAA

Congratulations and well done to our Senior footballers who defeated Cahir on a scoreline of 5.17 to 1.15 in a sun soaked Fethard on Sunday afternoon last.

Our next outing is against Golden-Kilfeacle in Co. Intermediate hurling on Saturday next in Cahir at 6pm

Best wishes to them and your support is greatly appreciated.

COUNTY BOARD DRAW

As the first draw gets closer with fantastic prizes up for grabs, first prize in the initial draw is €50,000.

Promoters please ensure that your members are included in the draw ASAP.

KILSHEELAN UNITED/ SLIEVENAMON CELTIC

TSDL U16 Boys Premier: Slievenamon Celtic FC 2-1 Clonmel Celtic FC

TSDL U14 Girls: Slievenamon Celtic FC 0-2 Clonmel Town FC

Our TSDL fixtures got underway at the weekend and we’re off to a good start.

TSDL Division 1: Slievenamon Celtic/KilsheelanUnited FC 2-1 Ballingarry Albion FC

TSDL Division 3: Burncourt Celtic FC 1-2 Slievenamon Celtic/ Kilsheelan United FC

Best of luck to players and management for the season ahead.

Our Youths season kicks off next weekend.

All fixtures on our socials for all wishing to support our club.

50/50 DRAW

Next draw will be on Wednesday 20th August, play today to be in with a winning chance of our guaranteed Jackpot.

CONDOLENCES

Deepest sympathies to the Corcoran family on the passing of John in his 100th year, an amazing lifespan well lived and a hard working farmer who had a resplendent farm and work ethic and was always available for good advice and a great neighbour.

May John rest in peace .

KILSHEELAN KILCASH

PARISH NOTES

Well done to all the parishioners who participated in the jubilee walk on Sunday last, thanks also to Fr. Brian and Fr. Paul who joined in and made the day such a success involving all our sur-

and friends,

Galtee-Vee Valley

in Bygone Days

Turn back time to 1925, 100 years ago with Galtee Vee Valley Historical Group who are holding an evening of music, dance, food, and chat.

The event is being held in Ballyporeen Parochial

for

Hall this Sunday, 24th August as part of National Heritage Week. From 6 to 7pm, musicians and dancers from Ballyduff with entertain with a wide range of traditional dancing and songs. This will be followed at 7pm by a traditional meal and storytelling from the period. All are encouraged to come attired from clothes of that period but it’s not obligatory. Tickets for the traditional is €12 and are on sale at the Post Office, Russell’s Shop and Fitzgeralds Butchers.

Comhghairdeas to Hazel and Edmond O’Reilly from Kilcash Comhaltas for bringing home All Ireland medals from the Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford. Edmond came second in the under 12 Melodeon and Hazel came third in the Amhranaíocht.

rounding parishes

a big thanks also to Carrig Hotel

the lovely refreshments afterwards.

A day to remember for this young Tipperary supporter as he poses with Cashel King Cormacs and Tipperary senior hurling star Eoghan Connolly at the Tipperary Homecoming at Leahy Park, Cashel, on Sunday week last.

FETHARD NEWS

by Joe Kenny

It’s Fethard Heritage Festival Week

Running until Sunday next, 24th August

This year’s Heritage Festival week promises to be better than ever with events taking part throughout National Heritage Week celebrated from August 16, to Sunday, August 24.

Fethard & Killusty Council will host their Annual Heritage Day Festival on Sunday, August 24, from 2pm to 5pm adjacent to Fethard’s medieval Town Wall. All the usual Festival Fare, food and craft stalls, live music and family entertainment will be set up on site at the Town Wall at Watergate (Eircode E91 N6V2) and admission is free.

The spacious site is fully wheelchair friendly and extremely safe for all ages and families.

Fancy Dress Parade

One of the main features is the annual Fancy Dress Parade and we are delighted to have Kare Plus Waterford & South Tipperary on board as the sponsor of our Fancy Dress Parade with lots of attractive prizes available. Fethard

Historical Society have also donated prizes for the best historical entries in the parade, which will commence from Fethard Ballroom at 2pm and parade up Main Street led by the award-winning Banna Chluain Meala and Majorettes. We are happy to revive the old traditional parade that was such a huge part of our childhood memories growing up in Fethard.

Live Music and lots of free entertainment

Live music will be provided by Joe Davitt and his band. Thanks to Mike Dalton at StayWell Dalton’s Pharmacy for his sponsorship of the band and support. Banna Chluain Meala will lead the Fancy Dress Parage and perform with a majorettes display at Fethard Town Wall.

This year’s free Festival Face Painting is kindly sponsored by David O’Mahoney Electrical Ser-

vices for which we are most grateful. The annual ‘Dog Show’ will be hosted by Pat Culligan and Catherine Kearney who completely look after the planning and the prizes for the Dog Show each year.

We would like to thank Tom Anglim of Nexgem Development Ltd. Tom has very kindly sponsored our temporary Tattoo artist, so we are pleased to announce these will be FREE for all children on the day of our festival.

Thanks to O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy who have very kindly sponsored Philip Quinn Sculptures who will create some stone sculptures at the Festival site.

We welcome all our usual craft and food stalls all offering some unique bargains. Our Funfare will also have a wide variety of amusements available on the site.

Thanks to Fethard Breakfast Club & After School Service who have organised and sponsored a fantastic 360 rotating Photo Booth for our festival.

We are delighted to have se-

cured a booking with The Mobile Sensory Unit Bus to come to our Festival this year. There will be an online booking system where parents can book a time slot for FREE for their children to go on the bus and have some fun. We would like to acknowledge Kennys Centra Fethard for sponsoring the Mobile Sensory Bus. We cannot emphasise enough how grateful we are to all who have come on board to support and give sponsorship for this fantastic community day.

This annual Heritage Day Festival is community organised by volunteers and Fethard & Killusty Community Council, made possible with the generous support from local businesses, local organisations, Tipperary County Council, The Heritage Council, An Garda Síochána, and Tipperary Civil Defence.

Other Heritage Events

‘Forged in Ireland’ will display their skills at Fethard Town Wall

My Pilgrimage to the Holy Year Cross at Sliabh na mBan

Last Sunday, August 17, was my third pilgrimage to the Holy Year Cross on Sliabh Na Mban. The previous pilgrimage was in 2018 while on holiday from Plymouth, my home for the last 56 years. The first was in 1950 when the cross was erected and I attended its blessing and unveiling by Dr Patrick O’Donnell, Coadjutor Archbishop of Brisbane, a Fethard man and past pupil of the Patrician Brothers School at which I was then a pupil. The cross had been erected to commemorate the Holy Year of 1950 when Pope Pius XII had promulgated the Doctrine of Our Lady’s Assumption into Heaven.

The original ceremony took place on Sunday, November 12, 1950, two days after my seventh birthday. It was held in November that year not August, the traditional month for subsequent ceremonies. That day was cold, very wet and windy, unlike this year when we all had to take precautions against sunburn, heat stroke and dehydration. Hydration was provided in 1950 by the weather; we all got thoroughly soaked and chilled. I went along with my father, the rest of my family being too young to attend. We wore

commemorative badges which cost a shilling, mine blew away and Tommy Fogarty bought me a replacement. While the walk to the cross was an easy exercise in 1950, this year’s was a lot more formidable and challenging. Being a few months

short of 82, this became a case as I went along of mind overcoming matter and geriatric reality. I made it, just, thank God, helped by kind folk of lesser years who assisted me in the final stages of my descent. For their efforts I am truly grateful. Despite that I enjoyed

Three generations of the Hurley family photographed on the piolgrimage to Holy Year Cross on Sunday, August 17. From left to right: Áine Proodfoot, Mary Hurley and Concepta Hurley.

on both Saturday, August 23 and Sunday 24 August, bringing the fire, skill, and craftsmanship of traditional blacksmithing to life!

Join them to see expert blacksmiths showcase the time-honoured techniques of the forge, shaping red-hot metal into stunning works of art. Watch live demonstrations of forging, hammering, and metalworking, giving you a glimpse into this centuries-old craft.

Fethard Historical Society

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – Guided Walking Tour of Medieval Fethard at 7pm-9pm starting

from the Footbridge, The Valley, Fethard Eircode: E91 T681. Admission: €5 for adults, Children go free. No booking required –just turn up and enjoy! Cash Only Thursday, August 21, 2025 –Bia na nGael - Food of the Irish at 8.15pm in the ICA Hall Fethard Eircode: E91 PX 49, on Thursday 21st August 2025. Speaker: Terry Cunningham. Admission: €5 (Cash only). Join us for a fascinating talk exploring the story of Irish food through the ages. From ancient farming and feasting traditions to famine and contemporary cuisine, discover how what we ate reflects who we were – and who we are.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, 24th August, to the music of, ‘Finnbar Dennehy’. 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.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, 14th August. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 15, and 19. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Breda Kearney.

Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, August 21, 2025, will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Development Lotto won

the event immensely and noted with pleasure that, despite the decrease in religious observance, the congregation at Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly’s Mass in O’Donnell’s field was larger than on my previous visit.

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Tommy Healy (Plymouth)

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for August 12, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 5, 7, 13 and 22. We had no Jackpot winner and two Match 3 winners who received €75 each: Michael Dillon and Aoife Dunphy.

One lucky dip winner received €100: Michael Hayes.

Another draw took place on Tuesday last, 19th, August, for a jackpot €3,000 jackpot.

News from the Community

Sologhead

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW

We had no winner to our €3,600 jackpot of Monday, 11th August and it was increased to €3,700 for last Monday, 18th August with 31 cards remaining.

The following are the various runners-up winners, €50 to Chris Ryan (S), €25 each to Paddy Stokes c/o Lar Keeffe, Bridget Quin, John Cagney Ballybrien and Phillip English Kyle.

The seller’s prize went to Kevin Hanley.

ST NICHOLAS AFC

The winner of their weekly 50/50 fundraiser for last week was Aubrey Maher Ballingarry and the free Christmas Draw entry for €1000 went to Brian Lewis of Lewis Butchers Tipp Town.

SOLOGHEAD GAA

On Friday last in what was a dress rehearsal for the up-coming West Junior A Football Semi Final, Sologhead and Arravale Rovers met to complete their preliminary round fixtures which finished with Arravale Rovers running out easy 20 points margin winners over what was a fairly depleted Sologhead side.

RESULTS

JFA West Championship, Arravale Rvs 4-12 Sologhead 0-4

Tommy Fitzgerald

U15C Hurling, Fr Sheehy’s 2-20 Sologhead / Emly 4-10 FIXTURES

Friday, 22nd August: Junior B Hurling Quarter-Final, Sologhead v Eire Og, Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum 6.45 pm.

TIPP GAA DRAW

For anyone who wishes to join the first draw will now take place on August 29 and you can do so by contacting any club officer or go to fundraising on the Tipperary GAA Website.

Ballylooby/Duhill Kathleen Moloney

GAA NEWS

Ballylooby / Castlegrace Development Lotto Draw on 12th August. No jackpot winner.

Four lucky Dips: Mary Dunlea, Pakie Morrissey, Thomas O’Gorman & Paddy Callaghan.

Lucky numbers drawn: 7, 8, 23 and 28.

Next week’s jackpot €5,700.

The club extend their thanks for your continued support. Tickets available at Murphy Fuels & Brownes XL, Clogheen

Clubspot app https://member.clubspot.app/club/ballylooby-castlegrace-gaa/fundraiser

50/50 winner: Paul Burke

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

CASTLEGRACE CEMETERY TIDY UP

In preparation for the annual cemetery Mass in Duhill and prayers in Castlegrace Graveyard

on Sunday, 14th September. A clean up is organised for Castlegrace Graveyard on Monday next, 25th August at 7pm, (cutting grass, strimming etc) if you are available and would like to help please come along on the evening. All help appreciated. Thank you”

CEMETERY MASSES

The next cemetery masses will take place in September as follows:

Ballylooby Cemetery Mass on Sunday, 7th September at 3.30 pm followed by prayers in Whitechurch Cemetery at 5 pm and Tubrid at 5:45pm

Duhill Cemetery Mass on Sunday, 14th September at 3:30pm followed by prayers in Ballydrennan Cemetery at 5pm and Castlegrace Cemetery at 5.45pm. All are welcome to attend.

LEAVING CERT RESULT’

Best of luck to all those who are awaiting their Leaving Cert Result’s this coming weekend.

BANTRY & WHIDDY

ISLAND DAY TOUR

An extra day has been added to the Suile Eile walking group Saturday, 6th September. Further details from Walking Group.

BALLYLOOBY VINTAGE DAY

A fantastic day was had by all who attended the Vintage Day on Sunday 17th August in beautiful Summer sunshine KNOCKMEADOWN ADVENTURE RACE. ext weekend. Cancellation spaces only.

DUHILL WELLNESS WEEK

Duhill Wellness Week will run from 13th to 19th October. More to follow in the weeks ahead.

New Inn/Knockgraffon Sandra English

ST DECLAN’S LOCAL 6K GUIDED WALK

A 6km community walk will take place this Sunday, 24th August, starting and finishing at New Inn Community Centre. The route will follow a local section of the historic St. Declan’s Way, offering walkers an opportunity to enjoy the scenic countryside while learning more about this ancient pilgrimage route.

The event is being organised by the New Inn Festival Committee in support of the South Tipperary Hospice Movement, with all proceeds going directly to the charity.

Registration from 2.30 to 3pm. Walk begins at 3pm sharp. €10 Entry, Children Free.

Light refreshments will be served at the community centre following the walk. Participants are asked to wear high-visibility clothing for safety.

All are welcome to attend — come along, get some fresh air, and support a vital local service.

LAGGANSTOWN HANDBALL ALLLEY

This year, 2025, sees the 100th birthday of our beloved Handball Alley.

To mark the occasion, on Saturday 30th August at 7pm, we are having a little celebration where Gavin Buggy (Wexford handballer) will also be joining us (15 years after himself & the late great Ducksie Walsh played in Lagganstown)

The evening will consist of a reflection, tree planting ceremony, poetry, song, birthday cake, picnic, burying a time capsule incl. a jersey from Ducksie Walsh (which will be opened in 2075) and more!

Please bring material that you & your family would like to be in the time capsule - this could be stories, song, poetry, photos etc.

For the picnic, we ask you to bring along your own flask and goodies.

Looking forward to marking this milestone with neighbours, family and friends.

Thank you and hope to see you on the night.

OLIVIA’S FLOWERS

Olivia’s Flowers extends heartfelt thanks to all who attended the recent Lavender Door Wreath workshop. It was a pleasure to meet each participant! Olivia is excited to announce a six-week course in beginner flower arranging, starting on Thursday, 11th September, at the Community Centre.

on 089 4109309 or check out Olivia’s flowers on Facebook.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL

Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Jim Meskell & Tim Joe McGrath with 11 games and in joint second place were Eddie Grant / Mary Gleeson, Patsy Hartigan/ Jim Phelan and Willie Crosse / Pat O’Rourke with 10 games each.

Table prizes to Angela Barrett / Eileen Howley and brothers Thomas & James Kennedy.

Well done all.

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

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

Results from Monday, 11th August. Numbers drawn: 0, 21, 25 and 29, No jackpot winner(s).

Lucky dips x4: Tommy & Helena Buckley (Seller RR), John English, Cahir (Ml Purcell), Liam Lonergan Snr (Seller RR), Alan Moloney, Lagganstown (Seller RR)

Many thanks for your continued support.

This week’s Jackpot is €13,400.

DEAR PARISHIONERS,

We wish to inform you that Fr. Bobby has confirmed that his operation is scheduled for this week. We would like to wish him the very best of luck in his absence and we will be thinking and praying for him during his recovery, which is expected to take several months.

In case of emergencies, please use the Cashel on-call number: 086 2551755.

For anniversary bookings during Fr. Bobby’s recovery, please make arrangements after mass in the sacristies of both churches. The Parish Council is available to assist as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.

CLOTHES COLLECTION –

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following Thursday & Fridays: August 28 and 29; and September 4 and 5, 11 and 12. Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings.

For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 15, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection.

This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our Community Centre. Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support.

SYMPATHY

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Birthday greetings to Willie Barry, Athybrick on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. Many more healthy happy years Willie ! CONCERT

A Night with the Country Stars Concert in Cappawhite Community Centre on Thursday, 20th November. Tickets €30 Call Or Text Caroline 087 7667038. A great night is guaranteed. WE’RE HIRING!

Cappawhite Community Resource Centre is looking for a dedicated Manager to oversee daily operations and coordinate valuable community services.

A great opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a rewarding and meaningful leadership role. Deadline: August 31. Get the Application Form & Job Description via email: secretary@ cappawhite.ie

Apply Now & Take the Next Step in Your Career!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot soon! Additionally, Olivia’s Flowers offers delivery and removal of floral tributes to graves in the Tipperary area, along with bouquets for all occasions, including weddings and events. Olivia takes pride in being your local florist.

For more information, please contact Olivia’s Flowers directly

In Fr. Bobby’s absence, the Cashel priests will be taking care of the New Inn and Knockgraffon parishes. For any requests during this time, please direct them to the Cashel Parish Office.

For Baptism and Funeral ceremony bookings, families should reach out directly to: Cashel Parish Office Phone: 062 62200 Email: cashelparish@gmail.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Liam Tierney, Chamberlainstown. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Peters) and cherished father of Mairead, Annemarie, Jacinta, Noleen, Tom, Jacquelyn and Louise. May he rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to Tadhg, Carol, Ciara & Sean Mohally, Garranlea on the passing of Tadhg’s father Tim from Ballyvolane, Cork. May he rest in peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with both families at this very sad time.

Ema Ryan (B)

An entry, entitled Rapunzel, for the Second Annual Scarecrow Competition in Monard. (See also Tipperary Town pages for more entries).

News from the Community

Burncourt

SKEHEENARINKY VINTAGE

RUN ON 14th SEPTEMBER

Skeheenarinky Vintage Club

will hold their Annual Car and Tractor Run on Sunday, 14th September in memory of Tom Conway who gave years of dedicated commitment to the Club.

This year’s funds are in aid of South Tipperary Hospice. Refreshments served on the day. Music and Raffle afterwards in Ryan’s Bar, Burncourt.

All vehicles must be insured on the day.

The Run will leave Skeheenarinky School at 2pm. Please support the great work of Skeheenarinky Vintage Club.

HERITAGE DAY

Astounded by its beauty, amazed by its location was the reaction of many who travelled from near and far to Tea, Music

and Chat at Mountain Lodge. Dressed in timely attire the catering team did an excellent job of keeping the tea and chat flowing. Part aided by Tipperary County Council Heritage Ireland Office of whom we are very appreciative, the Heritage Day once again proved the value and potential of this architectural gem.

LATE ANNE JOHNSON (née LOUGHLIN)

We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Anne Johnson (née Loughlin) who passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital. We send our heartfelt condolences to her loving husband Jeremy, her sister Mary, extended family, good friends and her two dogs Poppy and Pepper Anne was a beautiful gentle soul, a pleasure to meet, always ready with a smile and some chat.Suf-

Breeda Fitzgerald

fering ill health for a number of years, Anne was stoical and brave in her dealings with the trials of such. An artistic spirit saw Anne enjoy the simple pleasures of life , her home, garden , walking in the woods and her love of animals.

May sweet Anne rest in peace.

MEADHBH LYONS

Heartbreaking and Crushing was the news of the death of Meadhbh Lyons, Ballyporeen.

Our deepest condolences to Mary, Morgan, Daragh, Niamh, Aoife and extended family on Meadhbh’s sudden passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

“Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.”

(John O’ Donoghue Poet)

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Take time every day to do something silly”.

-Philipa Walker

Rebecca Fitzgerald, Emma o’ Leary, Rebecca Lenehan, Pauline Hanley from Cashel enjoying the sunshine at the Heritage Day at Mountain Lodge on Sunday last.

Orla and Marina from Rockwell Music Academy.

Margaret Browne and Breda Kerton from Bansha and Clonmel.

Paul McEvoy from Texas and his mother Maureen from Cahir.

Leysh Dwan, Seán Hanley, Paula Hanley, Síle Linehan and Mary Hanley enjoying a cuppa and the sunshine at the Heritage Day at Mountain Lodge on Sunday last.

Margaret Troy and Mary O’ Farrell from Ballyporeen had a great time at last Sunday’s Heritage Day.

Denis and Anne Bradley from Skeheenarinky were delighted last Sunday’s Heritage Day at Mountain Lodge.

News from the Community

Brett’s ‘The Stack of Barley’ is celebrating 140 years this week

THIS YEAR, we are proud to celebrate 140 years of Brett’s Pub on The Square in Mullinahone — a place that has remained in the Brett family for five generations and continues to be at the heart of our community.

The story begins in 1885, when John Brett and Ellen Coady, originally from Poulacapple, opened a grocery, hardware, and pub here on the Square, alongside running a farm. Before this, in 1882, they had opened a grain store in Mullinahone (where Meehan’s shop now stands) and a hardware store on Kickham Street. This set the foundation for a family legacy that would last generations.

John and Ellen’s son, Patrick Brett, married Kate McCormack from Ballingarry, and together they had four children: Jack, Edgie, Patrick, and Ellen (Nellie). Patrick continued the family business, running the pub, grocery, hardware, and farm.

Tragedy struck in 1917, when Patrick passed away just three days before his mother Ellen. At the time, Edgie was only 14 and still in school, while Nellie, just six years old, would later go on to work in the grocery and pub. She continued to live there for many years after finishing school.

Jack, the eldest of the four children, helped manage the family business after their father’s death. A talented athlete and committed volunteer, he joined the I.R.A. in December 1917. On 21st November 1920, he lined out for Tipperary at left full-forward in Croke Park on the day that would become known as Bloody Sunday, when British forces opened fire on the crowd, killing 14 civilians including his teammate, Michael Hogan.

From that day, Jack never again returned to ordinary life in Mullinahone. A marked man, suspected by the British military and the R.I.C. of I.R.A. activity, he went on the run, joining Flying Columns first in Dublin and later in West Kilkenny.

Despite the risks, he remained deeply involved in local operations. He took part in the Nine Mile House ambush, after which the Black and Tans descended on Brett’s Pub and Grocery in Mullinahone - the same premises that is still our pub today, long known as “The Stack of Barley,” and more commonly these days simply called “The Stack.” They looted everything they could lay hands on, smashed bottles, threw goods into the street, drank from the shelves, and carried off £150 in cash. When Jack and his comrade Bill Coady returned from the ambush that night, they could do nothing but watch from the shadows as his family’s livelihood was ransacked before their eyes. This account is recorded in Jim Maher’s book In the Shade of Slievenamon: The Flying Column, West Kilkenny 1916–1921.

Tragedy struck soon after. On 6th April, 1921, while in hiding at Castlejohn, Windgap, Jack was accidentally shot while cleaning his revolver. What followed was a remarkable tale of secrecy and devotion. His comrades, determined to protect both his remains and his reputation, first buried him quietly in Lamogue graveyard near Windgap. When word reached the British military and searches of local cemeteries began, the Volunteers exhumed his coffin under cover of night and reburied him in a tilled turnip field on Ned Maher’s farm at Cussan, disguising the site so it could not be found.

Only after the Truce of July 1921 could his body finally be brought home.

On 25th August, his remains were carried

in solemn procession through Callan to Mullinahone, where he was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery. It was estimated that 30,000 people passed through Callan that day in what was described as the largest funeral ever seen in County Kilkenny. Today, a monument in the Square in Mullinahone stands in his honour, alongside fellow Volunteers Seán Quinn and Jim Egan. And though Jack gave his life for Ireland, his family and community ensured that Brett’s Pub - “The Stack” - survived, rebuilt, and remained at the heart of village life.

Patrick’s brother, Thomas Brett, acted as guardian to the children and ran the business until Edgie became of age. Their mother, Kate McCormack, later left for Australia with W. Brett, the shop manager (noted in the Kilkenny Moderator at the time as her second husband). This left the children entirely in Thomas’s care. We are forever thankful to him — without his dedication, while also running the grain store at the same time, the business would not have survived during that difficult period.

After these events, Edgie eventually took over the family business. It must have been incredibly difficult for him, taking on the responsibility of the pub, grocery, hardware, undertakers, and farm after the death of his father and the loss of his brother — all while still so young.

In 1937, Edgie married Statia Egan, whose brother, Jim Egan, had also played centre back on Bloody Sunday before tragically being killed by pro-Treaty Free State forces in April 1923. Edgie and Statia ran the hardware, grocery, undertakers, pub, and farm. Statia brought warmth and music to the pub, playing the accordion, dancing with customers, and hosting Sunday night card games in her sitting room with friends.

Edgie and Statia had five children: Kay, Paddy, John, Ned, and Tom. Ned took over the hardware and undertakers, and his son Ronan later took over the hardware and undertakers and went on to open a second hardware and home & garden DIY in Callan. Ned sadly passed away in November 2023. Tom took over the pub, introduced live music, ran a bookmakers for many years alongside the pub, and continues to work there to this day at 79 years old, celebrating his 80th birthday next March. We also remember Tom’s wife, Mary, who sadly passed away from cancer in February 2016, just before her 65th birthday.

Today, we - Eamon and Kim Brett - are proud to carry the torch. Kim, originally from Chicago, has brought fresh ideas, tasty food options, and themed events that have gone down a treat with locals and visitors alike. Together, we’re raising our four children in the same village where our story began.

Over 140 years, Brett’s Pub - The Stack - has seen generations grow, communities celebrate, and countless memories made. From war and hardship to music and celebration, it has stood as a constant in the life of Mullinahone.

We want to sincerely thank everyone who has worked in the business through the years and the many customers who have supported us - past, present, and future.

Please join us on Saturday next, 23rd August, as we celebrate 140 years of Brett’s Pub — a story of family, community, and resilience that we are proud to continue.

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

Last week’s lotto draw took place on Monday, 11th August. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 14, 26. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €6,350. Congratulations to Lance Vaughan who was the lucky match 3 winner of €150. 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

Last Wednesday, 13th August sisters Michaela and Sophie Rochford split the pot winning €130 between them.

To be in with a chance to split next week’s pot, envelopes can be purchased for just €2 in all local businesses.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF HURLING & CAMOGIE

Last weekend the annual festival of hurling and camogie took place.

The weekend’s events started at 4pm on Friday evening with 12 camogie teams from Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and Kilkenny.

Ballinhassig from Cork won the Mullinahone shield, neighbours Windgap from Co. Kilkenny won the CJK camogie festival plate and overall tournament winners St. Bridget from Ballycallan won the CJK camogie perpetual trophy, CJK camogie were the runners up.

Mullinahone’s Rachael O’Meara who was part of the Tipperary All Ireland Minor winning team made the presentation to all the winners.

On Saturday morning it was the U11 boys turn, as is now tradition everyone gathered at Vaughans field on Carrick Road and paraded through the streets of the village led by the pipe band.

Twenty teams from 14 different counties attended and a fantastic day of hurling was had by all. We will have all the results for next week’s edition of the Tipp Echo newspaper.

MULLINAHONE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB

Mullinahone LGFA presents –A fundraiser to remember!!

Tipperary Hurling Masters

VS Limerick Hurling Masters on Satirday 6th September at 3pm in CJ Kickhams Gaa club Mullinahone.

Pre- match fun begins at 1pm with Mini LGFA Games featuring teams from across the county. After the Final Whistle...there will be a BBQ and live music in TJ Macs Bar Mullinahone.

Tickets are: Adults €10, U16’s €5 , U5’s Free Tickets are now available from local businesses, LGFA players or by contacting Alan Foley Treasurer 086 3125706

Ellen Walsh Secretary 083 1623355

A bonus draw will also be held for two seated tickets to Metallica on 19th June, 2026 in the Aviva Stadium. Tickets for this draw can be purchased through iDonate on www.idonate.ie/raffle/mullinahonelgfafundraidingraffle Be sure to include your name when entering.

Tickets are €5 per strip or five tickets for €20.

Our intermediate footballers were defeated by 1-13 to 2-9 by Thurles Sarsfields in the opening round of the County Intermediate Football Championship in Dundrum on Friday.

After a slow start, two goals in the latter stages of the first half brought us back in to the game. At half time we trailed 1-9 to 2-3. We got back on level terms late in the second half but a late Sarsfields point proved decisive.

Our remaining group games are against Clonmel Commercials and Moyne Templetuohy.

On Saturday our junior B footballers qualified for a West semi-final following a home win against Rosegreen by 2-13 to 1-15. GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUN’S LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €2,900. Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Eugene Bresnan, Angela Marnane, Dylan Kelly and Annie Grace. Seller’s prize €20: Tony O’Brien.

Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, are available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers so-

cial media pages. TIPPERARY GAA CLUBS DEVELOPMENT DRAW

The 2025-26 Tipperary GAA Clubs Development draw is now on sale and the first draw has been put back one week and will now be held on Friday, 29th August. There is a €500,000 prize fund. There are ten monthly draws, commencing in August, plus a monthly lotto. Tickets costing €100 can be purchased through the Tipperary GAA App on via the Tipperary GAA website at the following link: https://member.clubspot.app/ club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers

Mullinahone

Sinead Moore

Bansha/Kilmoyler

Michael Barry

GALTEE ROVERS ST.

PECAUN’S

Trish Mulcahy, Breeda Quinlan and Siobhan Hurley were all smiles at the Heritage Day event at Mountain Lodge on Sunday last which proved to be a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Drangan/Cloneen

GAA LOTTO RESULTS

Lotto results Tues August 12: Numbers Drawn were 3, 11, 12, 18. No jackpot winner.

Nine match 3 winners were Patrick Brett, Knockroe, Michael O’Halloran, Corbally, Mark Fitzgerald Cloneen, John Russell Moonverrin, Robert McCormack Rathkenny, Neil McCormack Shanakyle, Robert Noonan Milestown, Mark Fitzgerald Cloneen, Rosie Hourigan Cork (Formerly Gleeson Drangan Village) who won €20 each.

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 9, 12, 13, 15. No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday, 26th August for a jackpot of €16,400.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALL

SOUTH FINAL

Our 2nd Men’s Football team played Clonmel Og on Sunday last in the Junior ‘C’ South Final in Monroe. Hoping to win our first South Title of the year, the first half did not go well for St. Patricks but a great comeback in the second half saw us behind by just 3 points at the final whistle when the score read 2-14 to 3-8 in favour of Clonmel Óg.

Losing Frank Meagher to injury and hitting the crossbar on three occasions tells how different things could have been at the final whistle. A memory of the first half was two great saves from Goalkeeper Brian O’Halloran.

The team was: Brian O’Halloran, Cathal Keane, Conor Gorey, Damian Barry, Frank Meagher, Michael Boland, Sean Fitzgerald, Cormac Duggan, Richie Needham (Captain), Tony O’Brien, Dale Murphy, Danny Broderick, Conor Brett, Cameron Moynihan, Eoin Fitzgerald, Aaron Cronin, Shane Gorey, John Moroney, Paddy Moroney, Jamie Brett, Micheal O’Brien. Due to injury Mike O’Dwyer and Colm Dunne were unable to line out.

UNDER 15 HURLING

On Thursday evening last our under 15 hurlers were defeated by Cahir by 1-15 to 0-17 in Cahir GAA Park.

INTER COUNTY U15 FOOTBALL

On Saturday last Tom Butler and Jack Gleeson lined out fo the Co. Tipperary under 15 footballers against Antrim in the sports centre in Abbotstown in Dublin. Unfortunately Antrim were vic-

torious by 2-13 to 2-5. Well done to Jack and Tom on being selected for the Tipperary team.

INTER COUNTY U14 FOOTBALL

On Saturday last in Kilrossanty Mikey and Robbie O’Brien lined out for South Tipperary under 14 footballers in the Jim Power Inter County tournament. They defeated Limerick but lost to Cork. Well done boys on making the grade.

UNDER 17 HURLING

On Monday week last our under 17 hurlers defeated Thurles Gaels by 6-12 to 0-3 in Anner Park Cloneen. The team was Jamie Holohan, Aidan Morrissey, Dane Outram, Eoin OBrien, Daniel Holden, Conor Danagher, Bobby Purcell, Nathan Gleeson, Donnacha Foley, Tiernan O’Brien, Eoin Horan, Turlough Moroney, Darragh Fitzgerald, Jack ODonnell, Tom Butler, James Eagan, Jack Gleeson, Eddie Hayden, Billy Purcell and Paddy O’Brien. Under 11 Mullinahone Festival of Hurling

Our Under 11 hurlers took part in the The Mullinahone U11 Hurling festival on Saturday August 16. The boys played games against Bruff from Limerick, Ballinhassig from Cork, Mullinahone and Padraig Pearses from Roscommon.

A great day was had by all for which we thank Mullinahone for inviting us to take part in their very well organised festival of hurling Players who took part on the day were: Jim O’Neill, Jack Clancy, Evan Hackett, Sean Ryan, Dylan Noonan, Shay McCormack, Noah Strappe, James Mulcahy, Ross Noonan, Tiernan McMahon, Evan Hackett, Ollie McCormack, Jake Hayden, Donncha Clancy, Daniel Cullinane, Kieran Casey, James Murphy and Dylan St John. We thank selectors Noel Clancy, Declan Ryan and Derek McMahon for the time and effort they put into preparing this team.

UNDER 13 C HURLING

On Sunday last in Clonmel Sportsfield our boys defeated Grangemockler-Ballyneale in the under 13 South Tipperary C hurling semi final.

The team was: Rory Lee, Jack Doran, Mark Carroll, Lory Corbett, Rory O’Brien, Harry Noonan, Liam Egan, Bobby Clancy, Eoin Keating, Derrie Fleming, Jack Clancy, Micheal Casey, Alex

Nicholas Moroney

Lawrence, Dylan Noonan, Tiernan McMahon. Our boys will play Skeheenarinky in the South Final this weekend.

UNDER 19 HURLING

On Wednesday last August 13 our under 19 hurlers defeated Knockmealdown Gaels by 1-18 to 1-15 in Park GAA Park. They now take on Moyle Rovers in the South Final on Wednesday August 27 at 6.45 in Fethard GAA Park.

JUNIOR A HURLING

Fri Aug 22 in Ned Hall Park Clonmel at 6.30 St. Patricks V Cahir

JUNIOR B HURLING

Sun Aug 24 in Fethard GAA Park at 12.00 St.Patricks V Clerihan

JUNIOR A FOOTBALL

Fri Aug 29 St. Patricks V Carrick Swan

U15 HURLING FIXTURES

Thurs Aug 21 in Anner Park Cloneen at 6.30 St. Patricks V Ballingarry

U17 HURLING FIXTURE

Sat Aug 23 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00 St. Patricks V Durlas Óg

U19 FOOTBALL SOUTH FINAL

Wed Aug 20 in Monroe at 6.45

St. Patricks V Carrick Swan

U19 HURLING SOUTH FINAL

Wed Aug 27 in Fethard GAA Park at 6.30 St. Patricks V Moyle Rovers.

BEREAVEMENTS

We extend sympathy to Eileen, Michael, Ned and Joey Lawrence on the recent death of Tony Lawrence. Michael, Ned and Joey were all members of St. Patricks under age teams with Ned and Joey winning a South Under 12 title in 1986.

In 1996 St. Patricks joined forces with Mullinahone at under 21 level and in the south hurling final they drew with Ballingarry courtesy of a “cracking goal from Joey Lawrence” according to The Nationlist.

In the replay the St. Patricks-Mullinahone combination were victorious by 4-10 to 0-12 for Ballingarry. Joey went on to play junior hurling with St. Patricks for several years, contesting a South Tipperary Junior A hurling final in 1998, until emigration stole him from us.

However even though he is living thousands of miles away Joey has not forgotten us as he sponsored Juvenile jerseys for St. Patricks a few years ago and earlier this year he sponsored training gear for St. Patricks Junior A and B teams. Michael Lawrence was a prominent member of St. Patricks set dance groups winning South Finals in 1988 and 1990 and added a Figure Dancing south title in 1994.

May the soul of Tony Lawrence rest in peace. We also extend sympathy to Mary, Teresa, Frances, David and Richard Morrissey on the recent death of Sylvie Morrissey of Rossane Cloneen. Sylvie ran a very successful business in Carrick on Suir which is now looked after by his son David. May the soul of Sylvie Morrissey rest in peace.

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.

PETER’S PENCE

Many thanks to all who contributed to this collection, which supports the charitable and apostolic work of the Pope, including those in need and victims of natural disasters and conflict. Collected to date - €700. If you are paying by cheque, please make your cheque payable to “Gortnahoe Parish”.

MEN ON THE MOVE EXERCISE CLASSES

With Biddy O’Dwyer return on Monday 1st Sept. in MFRC, Glengoole, 11:15am – 12:15pm. Enjoy some light exercise followed by a cup of tea and a chat. Further information contact Alice Teehan 083-1014313.

WAY DOWN UNDERGROUND, A MINER’S LIFE Way Down Underground, A

Miner’s Life through Song and Story on Friday, 29th August in Derrynaflan Theatre, Horse and Jockey Hotel at 8.30pm. Doors open 8pm. Tickets €15 at https:// buytickets.at/waydownunderground or TEXT 086 1960157 to reserve.

GORTNAHOE BINGO

Bingo will continue this Saturday evening at 4.00pm with doors opening from 3.00pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game. A sincere thanks to everyone who supported the bingo last weekend. Your continued support is always appreciated by the Committee.

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Philip Purcell, Urard who won €245 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. Split the Pot for August is in aid of Ballysloe Tidy Towns. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.

HOPE FOUNDATION

Lucy Keogh Barnaville is going

to India with the Hope Foundation next year. To raise money she has an idonate raffle setup and the prizes are signed Tipperary jersey and signed Munster jersey. To donate go to https://www.idonate.ie/ raffle/HopeLucykeogh MONSTER METAL SCRAP COLLECTION FUNDRAISER

In aid of Cathedral Reroofing Project at Thurles Mart, Fri & Sat, August 29th & 30th. All types of Scrap Metal accepted. Collection Service available – please contact Phil on 087 2420074.

JAMES O’BRIEN RIP

The death has ocurred of James (Seamus) O’ Brien, St Anthony’s, Kildimo, Co. Limerick, formerly Longfordpass, 5th August peacefully at UHL. Predeceased by his wife Ann (Nancy) and son Aidan. Deeply regretted by his daughter Geraldine, sons Anthony and John, brother Sean, sister Nora, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

James reposed in St Joseph’s Church, Kildimo, last Thursday 7th August. Funeral Mass took place on Friday followed by burial in Kildimo Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

Richard Dunne

The Kilkenny defence couldn’t pin down Oisin O’Donoghue like these three young Tipp supporters did at the recent homecoming of the Liam MacCarthy Cup to Cashel on Sunday week last.

Tommy Healy (left) photographed with Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly after Mass was celebrated in O’Donnell’s field after returning from Holy Year Cross on Slievenamon on Sunday, August 17.

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Carrick-on-Suir

Results

President’s Mixed Foursomes 15/8/25

1st Jackie Kirwan & Jim Kirwan

32 Nett pts

2nd Margaret Dunne & Bernie Walsh 33 Nett pts c/b

Gross Rosaleen Foley & John Finucane 44 Gross pts

3rd Tina Woods & Ger Woods

33 Nett pts c/b

President’s Prize Ladies 18H Stroke

1st Emily Comerford (PH 38)

70 Nett pts

2nd Margaret Dunne (PH 31)

71 Nett pts

Gross Helen David (PH 17) 88 Gross pts

3rd Mary Lonergan (PH 32) 73

Nett pts

President’s Prize 9H Stroke

K.V. O’Donnell (PH 18) 32 Nett pts Get Into Golf

Tina Woods (PH 20) 18 pts

President’s Prize – Men

1st Herbert Buck (PH 18) 63 Nett pts

2nd Josh Hegarty (PH 16) 77 Nett pts c/b

Gross Robert Barry (PH -2)

77 Gross pts

3rd Max Walsh (PH 10) 67 Nett pts

Front 9, Martin Ellis (PH 18) –

Nett 30

Back 9, Ray Power (PH 9) –Nett 34

Nearest The Pin, David Lonergan

Past President, Liam Daniels Midweek 9H S/F White Tees –12/8/25

1st – Michael Hassett (PH 7)22 pts c/b

2nd – John Needham (PH 7)22 pts

3rd – Frank Maher (PH 6) – 21 pts c/b

Weekend 9H S/F W/Ts – 16/8/25

1st – Colin Cronin (PH 7)20 pts

18H Stableford White Tees 16/8/25

1st – Richard O’Callaghan (PH 10) - 39pts

2nd – Aidan Grant (PH 11) –

38 pts

Ladies 9H Stableford 13/8/25

1st Ailish O’Loughlin (PH 20) 19 pts

2nd Margret Dunne (PH 17) 17 pts c/b

Ladies 18H Stableford 13/8/25

1st Emer Norris (PH 31) 40 pts c/b

2nd Jackie Kirwan (PH 22) 40 pts

Gross Mary O’Connell (PH 18) 20 pts c/b

Cahir Park Clonmel

MENS NOTES

ABP TaylorMade Open Singles

The countdown is underway for the Men’s ABP TaylorMade Open Singles Final, promising an exciting day of golf and entertainment. All qualifiers will enjoy a golf clinic, use of range balls, a goodie bag, and more as part of the event.

Competitors will also have a strong chance of success, with a three-in-eight probability of winning a category prize, which includes a limited-edition TaylorMade golf bag among other top prizes.

The final qualifying rounds for the final are scheduled on August 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 as part of the ABP TaylorMade Summer Series. Players are encouraged to secure their place now by booking online at CahirGolfClub.com or by contacting the Pro Shop directly.

Results

ABP results from the weekend of 15/16/17 August. Next weekend’s competition is the Cahir House Hotel Singles GOY 10.

Division 1 Darren O’Meara 35pts

Division 2 Barry Gill 39pts

Division 3 Thomas Flynn 41pts

Division 4 Lachlann Grogan 46pts

LADIES NOTES

Lady Captain’s Day

Due to a recent bereavement within the club, Lady Captain’s Day, which was scheduled for Saturday last, 16th August, has been postponed as a mark of respect and support. The event will be rescheduled for the end of August, with further details to be confirmed in due course.

Results

Ladies 18 Hole Stapleford8th, 9th, 10th August 2025

The winner was Breeda Wall (Hcp 25 with 38 Points.

Second was Barbara Nugent (Hcp 31) with 35 Points

Ladies 18 Hole StaplefordThursday 14th August 2025

The winner was - Noreen Hally (Hcp 31) with 36 Points.

Second was Brid Delahanty (Hcp 37) with 36 Points

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Monday 11th August 2025

The winner was Jo Doyle (PH 18) with 19 Points.

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford

Thursday 14h August 2025

The winner was Marie Reidy (PH 17) with 21 Points.

Second was Breda Delahunty (PH 19) with 20 Points.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Condolences

It is with great sadness that we note the untimely passing of our former Head Greenkeeper and member of the Course Staff, Sean Harte. Sean carried out his work with pride and part of his work involved constructing the stone bridges on the course. He was also a member of the club and played off single figure handicap and was a member of many teams including the Jimmy Bruen. He retired in 2020 after 47 years’ service to the club.

We offer our condolences to his family Joan, Phil, Peggy and Dave and extended Harte family and to his work colleagues Frank Noonan, Kieran Slattery and Ciaran Fahey who would have worked with Sean on the course here at Clonmel Golf Club.

May Sean rest in peace.

MENS NOTES

A busy weekend in the club with the Pavillion Cup (POY) kindly sponsored by Semiton taking centre stage. The good weather saw a great turn out in the event with some exceptional scoring on show. Congratulations to Mick O’Connor on an incredible round of golf coming out victorious with a sore of 44 points.

This weekend we have Mr. Pat Quinlan’s president prize which is one of the marquee events on the golfing calendar. The BRS times are open for Friday and Saturday so be sure to get your spot booked in as spaces are filling up fast.

Monday sees the turn of the Juniors who will take part in Mr. Pat Quinlan’s President Prize to Juniors where the future stars of tomorrow will be on show.

A massive congratulations to Liam Kennedy and the Junior 6’s

who progressed to the All-Ireland finals which take place on Sunday 21st September in Grange Golf Club in Dublin, we will be hosting a fundraiser for them in the coming weeks, and your support would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, our mixed team just came up short down in Monkstown despite their best efforts and no doubt they will be back again next year to try and go one better.

Fixtures

The Hub is running weekly (after 2pm on Saturdays)

Bulmer’s Open Singles on Sunday 24th August.

Pat Quinlan’s President Prize Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd August

The Paddy Wall memorial for Juniors take place this coming Thursday, 21st August.

RESULTS

Pavillon Cup

1st Mick O’Connor 44 pts

2nd Jack Moloughney 42 pts

Gross Michael O’Neill 74

3rd Jim Kennedy 40 pts (B9)

4th Jimmy Cass 40 pts (B9)

JUNIOR NOTES

It’s all systems go with regard to junior golf at the moment however there is no doubt but great congratulations is due to our U13 sixes team who grabbed one of the two places available in the Munster final played in Kanturk golf club last Monday, they have now qualified for the all-Ireland final to be played in Grange G.C.

On Sunday 21 September a fantastic achievement for this young team. A team of ten juniors travelled to Thurles golf club last Tuesday for a very entertaining challenge match which the home team won 3/2 many thanks to

Thurles golf club for looking after us so well. On the fixture front a big week ahead with our Presidents Prize (Pat Quinlan) to juniors to be played on Monday 18th and then on Thursday 21st we play the Comeragh Trophy kindly sponsored by the Wall family in respect of the late Paddy Wall, I would make a special plea that all juniors with handicaps or in the process of gaining a handicap to play in these upcoming events.

Clonmel Seniors

Results from Senior competition held on Thursday 14th August:

1st – Tom Crotty, Larry Tobin, Jim O’Connor 70pts

2nd – Michael McSweeney, John Leahy, John Kennedy 66pts 3rd – Tony O’Brien, Paddy McCarthy, Dessie Gunne 63pts

The next outing takes place on this Thursday 28th August –Draws from 9.50 am to 11.00am.

All proceeds to South Tipp Hospice.

Club Lotto – Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group

Lotto draw took place on Saturday 16th August with a Jackpot of €6,700.

Numbers drawn: 7-9-21-27.

No Jackpot winner. One ‘Match

3’ winner: Lindsey Deasy

Next draw takes place on Sunday 24th August with a Jackpot of €6,800.

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

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: Alan Maher (Londis)

18 Hole Singles Stableford POYSaturday 9th & Wednesday 13th August 1st: Fiona Maher (35) 38pts 2nd: Christine Hickey (33) 37pts Well done ladies.

9 Hole Singles Stableford (Club Competition) - Saturday 9th August 1st: Helena Wade (17) 21pts c/b 2nd: Eta Barry Walsh (9) 21pts Mixed Foursomes

Sadly, our Mixed Foursomes team were beaten by Cobh in Monkstown Golf Club at the weekend after a very closely fought match. A huge thank you to our players for proudly representing the Club in the East Munster Area Final.

Sincere thanks also to our team managers, Mick O’Connor and Maura Lyons for their dedication and hard work throughout the journey.

Fixtures

Wednesday, 20th August Barlo Motors - LADIES OPEN DAY (3 Person Champagne Scramble) Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August. Mr. Pat Quinlan’s President’s Prize (POY), open to both ladies and gents.

Sunday 24 August & Wednesday 27th August. Ryan Thomas Jewellers - 18 Hole Stableford The Hub 12 Hole Summer Series continues.

Dates for your Diary: Friday 29th August: Annual South Tipperary Hospice Golf Classic will be held at Clonmel Golf Club on Friday 29th August. 3 Ball Champagne Scramble – any combination. Booking for members on BRS. Visitors – please call the office or Pro Shop on 052-6124050.

Saturday 30th August & Wednesday 3rd September Ladies 3 Person Scramble kindly sponsored by Camida.

Saturday 6th & Wednesday 10th September Eileen Kavanagh Memorial Cup POY – 18 Hole Stableford Saturday 13th & Wednesday 17th September Ladies’ Vice-Captain’s Day POY (Marion O’Neill) – 18 Hole Stableford

New Members

Clonmel Golf Club warmly welcomes new Lady Members. We have commenced a fresh block of golf lessons for new ladies who might be interested in getting into golf.

For more information please contact Dylan Burke, Club PGA Professional on 085-8141438 or email dylan@dylanburkegolf.com

The Clonmel Golf Club Junior Golf Sixes team who are now through to the All-Ireland series.

County Tipperary

Dundrum was awash with Pink for Breast Cancer Research

The Ladies of County Tipperary Golf & Country Club had Dundrum Golf Course and Club House awash with pink earlier this week as members came together for a vibrant and heartwarming “Play in Pink” fundraiser in aid of vital breast cancer research.

Over two glorious days, the club house and course were beautifully decorated in every shade of pink, thanks to the creativity of the Ladies’ Committee. The clubhouse buzzed with energy as non-golfers

enjoyed a lively coffee morning, complete with home-baked treats, while golfers took to the fairways for a series of competitions.

The ladies’ main event was a 2-Ball Better Ball, which drew an impressive 150 competitors. Over 100 men joined in the fun with their own competitions, including a light hearted 9-hole and a more competitive 18-hole challenge. The club’s senior men enjoyed their special slot on Tuesday morning, while junior members brought youthful energy to the course on Tuesday evening.

The sunshine shone brightly on the event, and the perfect finishing touch awaited every golfer—a sparkling glass of bubbles as they came off the course.

Lady Captain Marie Graves warmly thanked the Pink Committee, generous sponsors, talented bakers, enthusiastic players, and all the supporters whose kindness and contributions made the event such a success.

The two Play in Pink days were more than just a celebration of golf, they were a testament to community spirit, generosity, and

shared determination to help fund life-saving breast cancer research. County Tipperary Golf & Country Club’s “Play in Pink” was truly a magical event in Dundrum. Play in Pink Results: Two Ball Better Ball -1st Catherine O’Halloran & Vera Heffernan 52pts (Co Tipperary). 2nd Cathy Cleary & Margo Condon 52pts (Cahir). 3rd Helena Ryan & Lady Captain Marie Graves 51pts (Co. Tipperary). 4th Joanne Horgan & Renagh Murphy 50pts (Tipperary). 5th Katleen Noonan & Patricia Hickey 49pts (Cahir). Nearest Pin ladies A English (Carrick on Suir) Men’s Oisin Slattery (Co. Tipperary).

Longest Drive Julie Connolly (Cahir).

18-Hole Stableford Ladies; 1st Ursla McManus 34pts (Dromoland Castle). 2nd Martine McInerney 34pts (Dromoland Castle) 3rd Frances Feighery 33pts (Dromoland Castle).

9-Hole Stableford Ladies; 1st Lady Captain Marie Graves 23pts (Co, Tipperary) 2nd Hanora Cahill Connery 18pts (Co. Tipperary) 3rd Patricia Moran 18pts (Co. Tipperary).

18-Hole Stableford for the Men; 1st John Foley 41pts ( Co. Tipperary) 2nd Paul Kavanagh 41pts ( Co. Tipperary) 3rd Richard Hurley 40 pts (Dunmore East).

9-Hole Stableford for the Men; Pat Higgins 22pts (Co. Tipperary) 2nd Noel McGrath 22pts (Co. Tipperary) Dermot Keating 20 pts (Co. Tipperary).

Best Dressed Lady for the occasion Ailish Hayes.

Best Dressed Man for the occasion Greville Stockil.

Our Tuesday Morning Ladies had a very enjoyable outing to Tipperary GC where they played a 10-hole scramble. The winning team was Caith McCormack, Kitty Byrne and Anne Murphy

Golf this week is a Medal competition Sunday August 17th and

Wednesday 20th the Men’s prize to the Ladies and our very popular Mixed Scramble is on Thursday evening 21th August.

MEN’S GOLF:

Results of Men’s Singles Stableford competition on 16th and 17th of August are 1st Padraig Skeffington with 43pts, 2nd John Kirby with 41pts, Gross Timothy Ryan with 34pts, and 3rd Joe Fitzgerald with 39pts.

Results of Midweek 9 Hole Competition 11th – 15th August: 1st Evan Moloney with 21pts, 2nd Daniel Kennedy with 20pts, and 3rd Austin Lawrence with 19pts. SENIORS GOLF

Result of 15-hole champagne scramble in aid of Play in Pink. In 1st place John Grogan, Davy Fitzgerald, Larry Hickey & Tom Hayes with 88pts. 2nd Joe Treacy, PJ Maher, Tom Shanahan & John Graves with 85pts. 3rd Pat Leahy, Noel McGuire, Noel Gleeson, Liam Ryan (Cashel) with 82pts. Nearest the Pin: Joe Treacy. The most suitably dressed for the occasion was Tom Shanahan. Many thanks to all with €400 raised for the very worthy cause of Breast Cancer Research.

Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club winners of the Play in Pink Day to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. Left to right: Liz Higgins, Vera Heffernan, President Jenny Lawrence, Paul Kavanagh, John Foley (winner of the Men’s Competition) Lady Captain Marie Graves, Helena Ryan & Catherine O’Halloran.

Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club Play in Pink Day to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. Ladies in attendance, Left to right: Jacinta Coman, Margaret Spillane, Noreen Ryan, Margaret Ryan, Anne Mooney, Mary O’Donnell, Lady Captain Marie Graves, Judy Hayes, Niamh Chadwick and Anne Blake.

THE VIEW by Noel Dundon

Tipperary club football requires more surgery to excite us

Round 2 hurling promises much; Kyle Hayes wishes

BY NOEL DUNDON

With the roar of approval still echoing around inter-county football after the daring new rules breathed fresh life into the game, the spotlight shifted closer to home, onto the parish fields and the opening rounds of the county championships, where a crowded fixture list promised drama and discovery.

Could the local battles summon the same fevered passion as the inter-county stage? Would the terraces swell with crowds eager to glimpse the next champions-in-waiting? Might hidden gems emerge—young talents to one day strengthen the Tipperary senior ranks or slip into the underage squads with promise in their boots?

One outing alone, of course, will not provide such answers. A longer view must be taken. Yet already, the familiar faces are breaking fastest from the traps. The reigning kings, Loughmore-Castleiney, lead the charge once again, joined by last year’s gallant finalists, Clonmel Commercials. The Mid men brushed aside Killenaule in emphatic fashion, with John “Bubbles” O’Dwyer slipping seamlessly between the uprights, echoing his hurling heroics. With the punditry table behind him for now, Bubbles juggles the load of coach and player—never a man to stand idle.

Commercials, for their part, stormed into round two with a ruthless display, dismantling nearneighbours Ardfinnan as they raised an astonishing 4-20. Elsewhere, Moyle Rovers edged a stubborn

Upperchurch-Drombane, Kilsheelan-Kilcash got the better of Cahir, and Aherlow prevailed over Ballyporeen.

Among the town teams, JK Brackens carried the momentum of their hurling exploits onto the football pitch, dispatching Arravale Rovers, while Ballina— riding high from their recent small-ball triumphs— overcame Grangemockler, despite missing Michael Breen, Steven O’Brien, and Teddy Doyle.

Still, one cannot shake the sense that the football championship cries out for a new spark, a fresh storyline to catch the imagination. Outside of the club faithful, neutral supporters are scarce, and that is a shame, for there is quality fare on offer. Perhaps the Board has yet to find the right note in how these games are presented. Surely, some imaginative steps could help swell attendances and, in turn, intensify the spectacle. Could juvenile “Go Games” curtain-raisers—mirroring the cherished primary game showcases—draw families and young players into the heart of the occasion? The cost would be little, but the impact could be immense: children playing before their heroes, clubs nurturing the next generation, and supporters leaving with more than just one match in their memory. One thing is certain—thinking must be done, for there is too much fine work in the clubs, and too many worthy contests being played out, to allow football’s flame to dim through neglect or lack of vision.

Hurling weekend bring much promise again

You could hardly help but feel a surge of excitement looking ahead to next weekend, with a glittering line-up of hurling showdowns waiting to be decided. These contests hardly need the polish of a marketing guru—their drama and intensity speak for themselves. The very fact that TG4 is rolling into Tipperary to beam the clash of Mid champions JK Brackens against the reigning county kings, Loughmore-Castleiney, to a national audience tells you all you need to know about the stature of the Tipp championship.

And that is but one jewel on a weekend bursting with promise. Take Clonoulty-Rossmore squaring up to Toomevara—a heavyweight collision that both sides must win, especially with last year’s county finalists looking to reassert their credentials. Or cast your eye toward Nenagh Éire Óg as they lock horns with newcomers Cashel King Cormacs, a fiery all-urban contest that stretches across old dividing lines. Then there’s Kiladangan meeting HolycrossBallycahill, a tie brimming with intrigue: the Mid men on the rise, desperate to stamp their authority by toppling one of the fancied.

Thurles Sarsfields and Mullinahone renew acquaintances once more, but for Thurles the stakes could not be higher—they need victory to breathe life into their campaign. Roscrea and Borris-Ileigh,

too, will be fighting to cling to contention when they clash on Saturday evening in Templemore. And do not overlook Drom-Inch, who came within a whisper of dethroning the champions in round one. They now chase that elusive first win against LorrhaDorrha, who themselves showed no fear against the Mid giants in their opener.

Already, the championship has served up results that have raised eyebrows, and as we inch closer to the cut-and-thrust of the business end, expect more twists, more shocks, and more evenings when the roar of the crowd carries long into the night. Will you be there for one of them? If you can, get along— lend your voice to the great buzz that continues to crackle.

Kyle Hayes hatred on social media is very disturbing

Nobody likes seeing a player being seriously injured no matter who that player is, what he may or may not have done in the past, or whether we like him or not. To see some of the comments which have circulated following Limerick player Kyle Hayes’ serious injury is very disturbing. Real hurling people will wish him well in his recovery. Now that’s sport.

More from The VIEW in next week’s Tipp Echo. Don’t miss it!

LEAGUE TITLE WIN A HIGHLIGHT OF THREE YEARS

Tipperary senior camogie manager Denis Kelly resigns

‘After what was a fantastic three years I have made the decision to step down as Tipperary Senior Camogie Manager. It was a huge honour to hold this position. I want to thank my wife Julie and my family for their unwavering support during this time. I want to thank every player who was part of our panels since 2023.

The commitment and dedication the players showed for the blue and gold jersey was exemplary. I want to complement and thank each and every one of my backroom team who gave their utmost to support the players in their quest for glory. I also want to thank the County

Board and its officers for all their hard work and support. We had great success as a group, we had valuable learnings along the way but most importantly, we made friendships for life on our journey!

Camògaíocht Tiobráid Árann Abú!’

COUNTY BOARD RESPONSE

The Tipperary Camogie County Board extends its sincere gratitude to Denis for his outstanding commitment and dedication to Tipperary Camogie - first as a coach for two years, and subsequently during his three-year tenure as manager. Alongside his management team,

Denis ensured that every player representing Tipperary was prepared to the very highest standards.

During his time in charge, Denis brought silverware back to the county, most memorably securing the Division 1 National League title in 2024 - our first in 20 years - with a brilliant victory over Galway in Croke Park. He also guided the team to a Munster title in 2023 and to three successive All-Ireland Championship semi-finals.

We thank Denis sincerely for his immense contribution to Tipperary Camogie and extend our very best wishes to him for the future.

Ruthless Commercials overpower Ardfinnan

Tipperary Senior Football Championship Group 2, Round 1

CLONMEL COMMERCIALS 4-20 ARDFINNAN 0-7

Report by AOIFE McNAMARA at Cahir

Commercials announced themselves in Group 2 of the Tipperary Senior Football Championship (O’Dwyer Cup), with a convincing 4-20 to 0-07 victory over Ardfinnan in Round 1. A performance that showcased their

attacking power and firm backline.

With throw-in at 7 pm in Cahir, Ardfinnan started the brighter, with Jack O’Neill and Andrew Browne looking lively going forward, It was two points apiece after eight minutes but once Commercials settled into their rhythm the contest quickly swung one way. Their forwards worked tirelessly in both directions, tracking back to force turnovers and

launching high-intensity counter attacks.

The opening goal set the tone: Cian Smith chased back to win possession, before a team move found Rory O’Dowd, who finished clinically. The true decisive moment arrived in the 27th minute, Commercials were leading 1-7 to 0-3 when Michael Quinlivan was fouled as he bore down on goal. Ardfinnan were temporarily reduced to 14 men with a black card for Gerry Cronin, and Sean O’Connor slotted away the resulting penalty. From then on Commercials were dominant. Moments later, Quinlivan added a third goal, giving Commercials a commanding lead at half-time, 3-9 to 0-3.

Commercials continued strongly after the restart and put in a strong team performance in the second half. Ardfinnan, to their credit, battled to the finish. Having struggled to score since the 21st minute, Michael Barlow ended this drought with a free in the 38th minute. He added two more frees before the end, while Gerry Cronin also contributed on his return from the black card. However, they could not break down the Commercials defence to reduce the deficit. At the final whistle, the scoreboard read 4-20 to 0-07. Commercials’ blend of long deliveries and fast-paced build-up play kept their tally moving and proved decisive. The new rule enhancements appeared

to suit their style, with the option of two-point scores taken by both Jack Kennedy and Peter McGarry and the ‘solo and go’ rule for frees ensured the game maintained a quick tempo.

In the other fixture of the group Ballina came out on top against Grangemockler with a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-13.

TEAMS AND SCORERS

Clonmel Commercials

Shane Ryan, Mark Corcoran, James Morris, Jamie Ahearne, Tadgh Condon (0-1), Séamus Kennedy (capt)(0-2), Kevin Fahey (0-1), Jack Kennedy (0-2, 1 2pt), Darragh O’Connor, Cian Smith (0-5, 0-2F), Sean O’Connor (11,1-0 pen), Rory O’Dowd (2-0), Ryan Lambe (0-1), Michael Quin-

livan (1-3), Peter McGarry (0-4, 1 2pt).

Subs: Ross Peters for Rory O’Dowd (42 mins ) Ardfinnan: Michael Goonan, Shane Keating, Robert Condon, Darragh O’Brien, Oisin Ryan, Billy Hewitt, Jack O’Neill, Sean Nagle, Gerry Cronin (0-1) , Darragh O’Leary (capt), Gavin Whelan, Sean Cunnigham, Michael Barlow (0-4, 0-4F), Andrew Browne (0-2), Darragh Boyle.

Subs: Luke MacNamara for Robert Condon (40 mins), Brian Dillon for Andrew Browne (51 mins) Joe Keating for Sean Cunnigham (55 mins)

Referee: Willie Fitzharris (Fr Sheehy’s)

Late Moyne/Templetuohy rally falls short

Tipperary Intermediate Football Championship Group 2, Round 1

CLONMEL COMMERCIALS 2-16 MOYNE/TEMPLETUOHY 2-12

Report by AOIFE McNAMARA at Boherlahan

Clonmel Commercials edged past a spirited Moyne-Templetuohy in Round 1 of the Intermediate Football Championship (Barrett Cup), surviving a late rally to secure a hard-fought four-point win in Boherlahan.

A slight breeze favoured the Commercials in the opening half,

but it was Moyne who looked sharper early on. Midfielder Conor Bowe set the tone with a commanding performance, dictating possession and repeatedly finding his inside line with long deliveries. His influence, coupled with lively runs from Danny Moore and Ben Ryan, kept Moyne on the front foot.

Commercials, despite winning the bulk of the kickouts, struggled to turn possession into scores. After Oisín Forristal opened their account in the fifth minute, they

went 13 minutes without another point, before Tadhg Sheehan finally kicked their second score. Defensively, Thomas Charles was effective breaking forward from the back, but his efforts went unrewarded on the scoreboard.

The momentum shifted after two Commercials goals. First, Danny Hogan teed up Ross Slattery for a composed finish, before Shane Power again found Slattery for a second goal. Those strikes from their centre back injected belief into the Clonmel men, and with Sheehan adding 4 more before half time, 2 points and a two-pointer, they carried momentum into the break, though the scoreline arguably flattered them given Moyne’s good start.

The second half saw no let-up from Moyne, with Conor Guil-

foyle working hard and Bowe continuing to dominate midfield, clipping over a point and another two-pointer to keep the pressure on. Finn Jones also remained steady for the Moyne team, with 1-4 to his name at the final whistle scoring from play, frees and converting a penalty in the 44th minute. However, Commercials showed their depth, with Alex Creed proving a sharp option inside after his introduction, while James Power made bigger impact when moved out to the half-forward line.

As the game entered its closing stages, Moyne launched a late resurgence. With five minutes to play, Commercials were reduced to 14 men following a black card for Conor Deely. A point from Finn Jones was quickly followed

by a well-taken goal from Éanna Guilfoyle, cutting the margin to just four. But the leaders held their nerve. They managed possession in the dying moments, and when Moyne threatened one final goal chance, Donal Lynch produced a block on the line.

In the end, Commercials’ ability to convert their goal chances proved decisive, while Moyne had strong spells of dominance they came up short in the end. Both sides, however, will take plenty from an entertaining championship opener.

Clonmel Commercials: Alex McSherry, Thomas Charles, Donal Lynch (capt), Eoghan Walsh, Michael Connellan (0-1), Ross Slattery (2-0), Jamie O’Keeffe, Tadhg Sheehan (0-5, 1 2pt), Conor Deely, Danny Ho-

gan, Darragh Landers (0-1), Niall Deely, Oisín Forristal (0-1), Shane Power (0-4, 0-2F), James Power (0-2).

Subs: Alex Creed (0-2) for Danny Hogan (40 mins ) Moyne-Templetuohy : Tom Burke (0-2, 1 2pt F), Eoin Gorman, Tomas Hassett, Sean Lyons, Shane Lowe, Ciarán Lloyd (capt), Danny Moore (0-1), Paul Mullen, Conor Bowe (0-4, 1 2pt) , Éanna Guilfoyle (1-0), Cathal Guilfoyle, Ben Ryan, Finn Jones (1-4, 0-3F, 1-0 pen), Sean Hayes (0-2), Diarmuid Fogarty.

Subs: Diarmuid Campion (0-1) for Ciarán Lloyd (20 mins), Sean Hayes for Ben Moore (43 mins), Gearóid O’Connor for Ben Ryan (50 mins)

Referee: Adam Kealy (Ballingarry)

Ryan the hero as Golden win in penalty shoot-out

Bridge House Golden West U19B Football Championship Semi-Final

Golden/Kilfeacle won 7-6 on penalties

By JOHN O’SHEA

at Canon Hayes Park, Bansha Golden/Kilfeacle are through to the final of the Bridge House Golden West Under 19B Football championship following a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Aherlow Gaels, in the semi-final at Canon Hayes Park Bansha, on Wednesday evening last. This was a very evenly balanced contest throughout, with just the minimum separating the sides at half-time, level at full time, and also level after 20 minutes of extra time, which brought the game to a penalty shoot-out.

Five converted penalties to each side sent the game to “sudden death” where Eoin Ryan (Preston) became the hero of the evening when saving penalty number 14 from Aherlow’s Padraic O’Brien in fading light.

Aherlow Gaels attacked the village goal for the opening thirty minutes and while having most of the possession early on, it was seven minutes before they had their first shot at the posts from open play. Golden, on the other hand found the net through Jamie Moloney from their first attack on four min-

utes. Sam Hall stretched Golden’s lead out to six by the tenth minute when he converted a two-point free, and followed up with a minor from open play.

Aherlow Gaels opened their account after 17 minutes with a point from Tadhg O’Brien, which was followed up with a super score, a two-pointer from the stand side, from the boot of Eoin O’Connell. Paddy Chapman then split the Golden/Kilfeacle defence with a run from midfield before bringing the sides level with a fine goal. Sam Hall closed out the first half with his fifth point of the evening to leave the half time score, Golden/Kilfeacle 1-6, Aherlow Gaels 1-5.

Golden hit the ground running after the restart and points from Cian Lonergan and Harry Fogarty inside the first minute put them three up. Aherlow hit back and Eoin O’Connell found the net to tie the game on 38 minutes as the game swung from end to end.

The sides were still on level terms as the game entered the final ten minutes. Padraic O’Brien briefly put Aherlow ahead with a goal on 52 minutes, but this was cancelled out by Ian Ryan three minutes later. Sam Hall looked to have secured the winner with ninety seconds remaining, but Mark Flanagan kicked the equaliser at the death to bring the contest to extra time on the score Golden 2-12, Aherlow Gaels 3-9.

EXTRA-TIME

After the first period of extra time Golden led by the minimum, before doubling the advantage with five minutes remaining. In a nail-biting finish two late points from Shane O’Brien and Eoin O’Connell brought the tie to penalties.

Golden/Kilfeacle were on target from their five penalties, with Sam Hall, Ciaran Byrne, Cian Lonergan, Jimmy McLoughlin and Charlie Hall all finding the net.

Aherlow Gaels were also on target with their five from Shane O’Brien,

Padraic O’Brien, Eoin O’Connell, Anthony Murphy and Mark Flanagan to bring the shoot-out to “sudden death”.

In the end it took a fine save from Eoin Ryan (Preston) from the 14th penalty to bring the contest to a conclusion and with it a place in the final for Golden/Kilfeacle.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Golden/Kilfeacle: Sam Hall (0-8, 1x2ptf, 2x45, 1f), Ian Ryan (1-0), Jamie Moloney (1-0), Harry Fogarty (0-2), Jimmy Finn (0-2), Ciaran Byrne (0-1), Kevin Hogan (0-1), Cian Lonergan (0-1), Evan Ryan (0-1)

Aherlow Gaels: Eoin O’Connell (1-7, 1x2pt, 2f), Shane O’Brien (03,2f), Paddy Chapman (1-1), Padraic O’Brien (1-0), Tadhg O’Brien (01), Mark Flanagan (0-1)

Golden/Kilfeacle: Eoin Ryan (Preston), Conor Marnane, Sean White, Jack Donnelly, Jimmy McLoughlin, Ciaran Byrne, Harry Fogarty, Cian Lonergan, Ng Brennan, Jimmy Finn, Kevin Hogan, Charlie

Hall, Sam Hall, Jamie Moloney, Evan Ryan. Subs used: Ivan Ryan for Conor Marnane (40), Ian Ryan for Jamie Moloney (50), Nick O’Toole for Kevin Hogan (ET), Daniel O’Dwyer for Jack Donnelly (76).

Aherlow Gaels: Joe Howard, Killian Peters, Mark Flanagan, Tomás O’Shea, Colm O’Shea, Paddy Chapman, Sean Bourke, Cillian Barlow, Ciaran Hennessy, Padraic O’Brien, Thomas Bradshaw, Anthony Murphy, Eoin O’Connell, Shane O’Brien, Tadhg O’Brien Subs used: Eoin O’Shea for Tadhg O’Brien (HT), Jack Hourigan for Ciaran Hennessy (48), Christian Flanagan for Thomas Bradshaw (48), Ciaran Hennessy for Cillian Barlow (ET), Thomas Bradshaw for Shane O’Brien (ET), Cillian Barlow for Jack Hourigan (HT, ET) Fionn O’Grady for Christian Flanagan (HT, ET).

Referee: Fergal Horgan (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams).

the week in SPORT

Cian seals quick-fire double for Lorraine

FRIDAY, August 15

LORAINNE O’SULLIVAN

kicked off Friday night’s racing at Clonmel with a very quick-fire double, winning both the first and second races.

Fahrenheit Page despite a sluggish start finished strong to win the opener in 30.05 while straight after Fahrenheit Cian produced one of his best performances to win the second in 29.20.

Declan Drohan from Clonmel has quite useful pup on his hands in Wilderness Flyer. On just his second start he gave a very promising run to win by three lengths in 29.19 and with this performance will enjoy more visits to the winner’s podium.

Two sprint races on the night Cagey Spanner owned by Frank Tynan finished the stronger to win the first in 17.03 while in the second sprint Mickie Gillie Ryan had Key Outluck make it backto-back wins as she showed the strong drive at the opening turn to win in 17.00.

Mark Gale has a real little gem in his kennels in Random Minnie. Just 49lbs she gives her all in every start which is her forte as she added to her accolade when winning the eighth race of the night from traps to line in 29.39. Small in stature but big in heart and now has nine wins and fifteen places to her credit.

Barry O’Connor had Astons Mike taking his debut race with a very eye-catching run in the tenth race. Early pace and a strong finish saw him get the better of Jets Dutchess by a length and a half in 29.69.

Bringing the curtain down on Friday night’s racing David Lonergan from New Inn with another promising youngster Tree Top Bear produced the run of the night winning by three and a half lengths in 28.98.

NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

Next Friday night will see the

opening round heats of The Fr Dunne Stake and as always, some cracking races in store.

SUNDAY, August 17

Carrick-on-Suir trainer Maurice Organ had a very impressive double on Sunday night. In race ten Paddy and Hazel Hickey’s Thorney Thistle upset the odds when denying the race favourite with a trap-to-line win in 29.06.

Earlier on the night, the feature race on the card, Pat Morrissey from Clonmel was all smiles when Petshop Farewell produced a cracking performance to win rather comfortable in 28.78.

T.J. Connolly from Cashel clicked in race five when his runner trained by Aaron O’Hanlon Hillslot Salah gave a very promising performance to win by a length and a half in 29.32 for his career first win.

Eleanor O’Neill’s Noguts Noglory absent from the winner’s circle for a spell got back to winning ways when he finished strongest of all to win in 29.99.

Peter Hattermore’s Chaotic Panther landed his third career race after showing quick feet from traps to dominate to the line in 29.67.

Tadgh Lonergan and Katie Dunne landed the fourth race on the night when Great Ocean Road finished strongest of all in the fourth race to win by half a length in 29.60. A lady that has been improving with each of her runs was in fine form when taking the sixth race. Railing tight throughout she finished strong to win her fifth career race for owner Michael O’Connell in 29.08.

Paddy Brady and Richie Brannigan had Marlfield Levi back to winning ways when he dominated the right race in 29.14 followed by a commanding result from Lady Lough owned by Kathleen Keys and David O’Neill as she won from traps to line in the ninth in 29.26.

Chaotic Panther for Dora and Peter Hattemore.

David O’Neill and Kathleen Keys with Lady Lough.

Declan Drohan with Wilderness Flyer. Lee and Willie O’Sullivan with Fahrenheit Cian.

MARCHING ON TOGETHER - Richie and Frank Brannigan with Paddy Brady and Marlfield Levi.

Dick Lonergan and Matthew Ryan with sprint winner Key Outluck.

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