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First class relic of soon to be St. Carlo Acutis to be installed in Ardfinnan

by Fr Michael Toomey The statue and Shrine in Ardfinnan of Carlo Acutis which Bishop Cullinan blessed last January was donated and was unveiled and installed the same week as Pope Francis declared that Blessed Carlo Acutis was to be Canonised as Saint Carlo at a Mass in the Vatican on April 27th 2025. Sadly this was postponed to Sunday September 7th following the death of the late Holy Father. His canonisation, and that of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) will now be celebrated by Pope Leo XIV. The statue in Ardfinnan was made in Italy, and has Carlo depicting a games console, mobile phone and football, along with a shirt of his beloved football team A.C. Milan is in a specially designed shrine which has some history of him, along with some of the quotes of his love of the Eucharist. There is also a livestream showing his tomb which is being venerated from Assisi, and prayer cards and candles are also available for people who wish to use these.

WHO WAS CARLO ACUTIS? Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991, in London though his family moved to Milan shortly after.

From a young age, Carlo seemed to have a special love for God, even though his parents weren’t especially devout. His mum said she had been to Mass only for her

First Communion, her confirmation, and her wedding but young Carlo’s unique and unexplained devotion led to her deep conversion.

He had a gift for empathy and was known for defending children at school who got picked on, especially disabled kids. Carlo loved soccer and video games. He tried to stay disciplined and only played games for an hour a week even though he really wanted to play much more. He also bought computer programming books and taught himself computer coding and animation. He had a great devotion to Mary loved to pray the rosary. He went to Mass and confession as often as he could.

He loved the Eucharist and was fascinated by Eucharistic miracles. He asked his parents to take him on pilgrimages — to the places of the saints, and to the sites of Eucharistic miracles. Using his research, he began creating what would eventually become a website to catalogue and share the information with others. Carlo was concerned by people growing distant to the Church and the sacraments and desperately wanted to bring them back. On the site, he told people that “the more often we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven.”

At age 15, Carlo was diagnosed with an untreatable leukaemia. He offered up his suffering for others

The tomb of soon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis taken by Fr Michael Toomey on the recent Parish Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi in March 2025.

The shrine in Ardfinnan with the life-size statue and showing the livestream of Carlo Acutis’ tomb in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore at the Sanctuary of Spogliazione (or of the stripping) in Assisi.

Important meeting for Clonmel ratepayers on Tuesday next, 2nd September A team of 30 volunteers came together last Monday to got information out to all 900 ratepayers in the Clonmel BID area about the meeting for all ratepayers on Tuesday next, 2nd September in the Talbot Hotel at 7.30 pm. Doors will open on the night at 7 o’clock.

coping with illness and said, “I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.” Carlo died from his illness on Oct. 12, 2006. At his request he was buried in Assisi because of his love for St. Francis.

His cause for canonization began in 2013 and he was designated “Venerable” in 2018. A healing miracle has been attributed to his intercession and he was designated “Blessed” October 10 2020.

His tomb has been opened and his intact body lies in repose in a glass tomb where he can be venerated by pilgrim.. He is displayed in jeans and a pair of Nikes, the casual clothes he preferred in life.

Carlo is due to be canonised (made a saint) in the Holy Year of 2025 on 7th September after it was postpend from 27th April following the death of Pope Francis.

Fr Michael Toomey is the Parish Priest and Administrator of Holy Family Church in Ardfinnan which is part of the pastoral area of the parishes of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon, Grange and Newcastle, Fourmilewater and Touraneena and The Nire, in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore.

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Immediate action needed after Dundrum House closure

By Liam Browne

The sudden closure of Dundrum House has left staff, the local community, and a historic site in crisis. This closure is the direct result of a failure in oversight and accountability surrounding a State contract awarded to a company with unknown beneficial owners.

Earlier this year, Brogan Capital Ventures, the company that owned Dundrum House, leased its accommodation blocks

to a Spanish-based company called Utmasta. In April, the Government awarded Utmasta a contract to accommodate up to 280 IPAS residents. Utmasta was then expected to pay Brogan Capital Ventures for the lease.

Brogan Capital Ventures subsequently went into liquidation, leaving liquidators with no income and mounting costs, including a significantly increased

insurance bill. With no funds to cover these expenses, the liquidators were legally obliged to close Dundrum House.

“This is not just a business issue—it’s a community issue,” said Cllr Liam Browne. “48 Jobs have been lost, many in families with multiple incomes from Dundrum House. Vital facilities like the golf course and leisure centre are closed, and a historic site is now in jeopardy. The

Government must immediately investigate why a company with unknown beneficial owners was given a State contract, confirm whether public funds were paid, and take urgent steps to protect jobs and services in Dundrum.”

Cllr Browne added: “This is about accountability and transparency. Our community deserves answers—and action—not more delays or excuses.”

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Templemore, Thurles and Cahir householders urged to avail of free e-waste and battery recycling Tipperary householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2025.

The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Tipperary County Council, kick off on this Saturday, 30th August from 10am-4pm at the Templemore Co-Op Mart, Bank Street, TEMPLEMORE. On Saturday, 6th September, a collection will take place at the Mid Tipperary Co-Op Mart, Cabra Road, Ballycarrane, THURLES from 10am-4pm.

Finally, on Saturday, 13th September from 10am-4pm a collection will take place at the Cahir Co-Op Mart, Cashel Road, CAHIR. Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled for free on the day, including old washing machines, TVs, toasters and kettles, electronic tools and toys, cables, IT equipment, mobile phones, remote controls, batteries, including farm fence batteries, and even watches.

“In Tipperary, and across Ireland, we are buying more electrical goods than ever – with people purchasing an average 25kg per head in 2024 compared to 16kgs

just six years ago,” said WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan.

“Shopping stats show a surge in spend on new electrical devices like mobile phones, computers, small kitchen appliances and white goods.

“With old items still lying around many households we want to offer the opportunity to recycle these for free.

“People in Tipperary have contributed greatly to e-waste recycling every year, with 1,547 tonnes of electrical waste collected in the county in 2024, and we want to encourage that trend.”

9.2kg of e-waste was recycled per person in Tipperary last year – falling short of the WEEE Ireland collection area average of 9.5kg per person that same year.

WEEE Ireland warns that the nation needs to meet new forthcoming EU targets to recycle at least 25% of our annual consumption of critical raw materials from e-waste.

“An average of 96% of all e-waste that we collect is recovered for use again in manufacturing through both indigenous operators and specialist processors in Europe,” said Mr. Donovan.

“Most end-of-life products contain metals and minerals in higher concentrations than primary re-

sources.

“These stocks of resources are the urban mines of the future, so our recycling efforts can have a significant impact on the environment.”

In 2024, the equivalent of 206,521 tonnes of CO2 emissions were avoided by recycling e-waste through the WEEE Ireland Scheme as opposed to landfilling.

That is the equivalent of the annual carbon consumption of 4,130 hectares of trees.

WEEE Ireland accounts for over two thirds of all national waste electrical and electronics collection activity on behalf of 1,355 producer members.

These free events are in partnership with Tipperary County Council.

“Recycling e-waste is incredibly beneficial for both the environment and the economy,” said Mr. Donovan.

“Together, we are diverting waste from landfill, recovering raw materials for reuse and ensuring hazardous materials are safely and responsibly disposed of.

“We look forward to working with Tipperary householders to hopefully recycle a record-breaking amount of electronic waste in 2025.”

Templemore event on this Saturday, 30th August, 10am to 4 pm

WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan, Ethan Holmes (Age 10), Sienna Lavery (Age 10), and Freya Lavery (Age 6).

Tipperary householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Tipperary County Council.

Picture by Shane O’Neill, Coalesce.

Grangemockler Wastewater treatment plan upgrade is welcome but still falls short Tipperary Sinn Féin Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Carrickon-Suir Municipal District David Dunne has said that while welcome, the planned upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant for the Grangemockler area falls short of providing for the future expansion needs of the locality.

Speaking on the matter, Cllr Dunne said: “While I wholeheartedly welcome any improvement in local wastewater treatment infrastructure, the limited nature of the up-

grade will neither make up for decades of government neglect nor provide for the future expansion needs of the area.

Only three housing estates will benefit. Vast areas will see no improvement.

Residences in the locality of the N76 and Mill Road are losing out here. Indeed, when work was taking place on the N76, an ideal opportunity presented itself for pipes to be laid to future-proof the needs of the area. But this was not done.

In addition to these shortcomings, nobody will be allowed to connect to the upgraded system in the future, which sets back any expansion plans for the area.

Instead of dealing with these shortcomings by fully addressing current needs and the projected demands of the future, we see instead a half-measure which falls short of providing this area with the sewage system it so desperately needs.

All of this is symptomatic of a lack of vision on the part of suc-

cessive governments to address an over-reliance on a creaking system and on septic tanks, which has contributed to the regular boil water notices that disrupts businesses and households in the wider area, including Carrick-onSuir.

It is also astounding to hear a government TD lamenting these shortcomings when so much could have been done if he and his party had the will, the competence, and the foresight to address the real needs of the area.

I sometimes wonder if that TD remembers that his party is in government and has the capability to provide for the current and future needs of Grangemockler.

Handwringing and expressions of disappointment are no substitute for real action or for putting the needs of people first.

Actions that are insufficient only leave more to be done in the future – and let’s not remember the financial and environmental costs of adopting this approach.”

Cllr David Dunne

Grant enables final phase of €750,000 revamp of Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre to begin Carrick-on-Suir has a long, colourful and very interesting history. Dating back to the first documented charter for fairs in 1247 but it is thought that there was settlements here even before that when the area was inhabited by the original Deisi tribe, (so the Waterford people were here first, a fact that won’t sit comfortably with some of the staunch Tipperary folk).

All through the centuries the

areas rich tapestry has thrown up some fascinating stories and moments, be it the invasion of Cromwell and his breach of the town walls, or the tragedy of the barge disaster in 1799 when 100 souls perished at the Old Bridge, the town is steeped in history. Add those monumental stories to the tales of the “ordinary” people that made and continue to make Carrick what it is today and you get an exciting visitor experience that

is sure to be enjoyed by all. That is just what a new project called “Tides of Times” aims to do.

Funding has been sought and approved to upgrade the heritage centre in the town for a modern art interpretation project which is hoping to be completed by early next year with a view to having it up and running for the tourist season in 2026.

A combination of local stories, interactive audio and visual dis-

plays will offer the tourist and locals alike a close up glimpse into where we came from as a community and will be an amazing addition to our area.

The addition of the visitor experience which will be in the ball park of €750,000 will bring our town up to the highest standards in terms of visitors experiences and will be a huge bonus to businesses and the locality in general.

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Five newly attested Gardaí for North Tipperary - a boost to local policing Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary North, Ryan O’Meara has welcomed the deployment of 5 newly attested Gardaí to Tipperary, with 3 being deployed to Nenagh and 2 to Thurles Garda Station, strengthening visible policing across the county.

Deputy O’Meara commented “The deployment of additional Gardaí is welcome. We are fortunate that every community wants to see more Gardaí visible in their area. It is one of the most effective measures we have for preventing crime and making people feel safer.

The new Gardaí are among 154 recruits who graduated from the Garda College in Templemore today. This intake represents the largest allocation of probationer Gardaí to regions outside Dublin in the past year and reflects the government’s ongoing investment in building stronger, safer communities.

Deputy O’Meara said the arrival of additional Garda members underlines Fianna Fáil’s commitment to increasing Garda presence on the ground. He noted “This latest allocation shows that

investment in Garda recruitment is making a real difference on the ground. Local stations are being reinforced so they can continue to serve and protect communities effectively.

Strengthening An Garda Síochána is a key priority for Fianna Fáil in Government, backed by a record €2.48 billion in funding in Budget 2025, a 27% increase since 2020.

A further 201 Garda recruits will begin training in Templemore this week, while another graduation is scheduled for November,

- Deputy Ryan O’Meara

ensuring a steady pipeline of new members entering the organisation.

Deputy O’Meara concluded “More Gardaí on the beat is one of the most effective ways to deter crime and enhance public safety.

This latest deployment is a clear signal that government is delivering on its promise to support communities with the resources they need to feel secure.”

Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan with Deputy Ryan O’Meara at Ryan O’Meara’s Constituency Office opening in Thurles in June.

Welcome for €34,353 investment New Gardaí for Clonmel, for South Tipp Arts Centre Michael Murphy, TD for South Tipperary, has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, of €34,353 in capital funding for the South Tipperary Arts Centre in Clonmel.

The funding is part of a €271,404 package allocated to eight arts and culture organisations nationwide under Stream E of the Cultural Capital Scheme.

The scheme supports the upgrading and development of arts and cultural facilities across the country, with a strong focus on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.

“This is great news for Clonmel and for the wider arts community

in South Tipperary,” said Deputy Murphy. “The South Tipp Arts Centre plays a vital role in fostering creativity, supporting local artists, and enriching the cultural life of our region. This investment will help ensure that the Centre continues to grow and thrive, providing opportunities for artistic expression and community engagement.”

Deputy Murphy also welcomed the Government’s wider commitment to supporting the arts through capital investment, noting that such schemes strengthen regional culture while also contributing to climate action by encouraging sustainable development.

Tipperary Town, Nenagh and Thurles - Deputy Michael Murphy

Deputy M ­ ichael Murphy, TD.

Communities in Tipperary will benefit from 10 new Gardaí, according to FG TD Michael Murphy.

Deputy Michael Murphy said these numbers show there is a strong interest to join and serve in An Garda Síochána.

“I am delighted to see more Gardaí for Tipperary, four for Clonmel, one for Tipperary Town, three for Nenagh and two for Thurles. A visible Garda presence is central to the government’s aim to build safe and secure communities.

“More Gardaí is one of the most effective measures we have for preventing crime and making people feel safer in their community.

“Across the country there has been the attestation of 154 new gardai, with 32 women and 122 men.

“I am delighted that this will be the largest allocation of probationer Gardaí to Regions outside of Dublin in the past year.

NEW CLASS OF 201 “It’s also great to see a new class of 201 Garda recruits will enter the Garda College next week to begin their training.

“We are working hard to ensure the Gardai continue to have the resources and support they need to protect our communities.

“I’m thankful to our new Gardaí for making a commitment to public service and to keeping people in our communities safe. I wish them the very best as they begin their careers with An Garda Síochána in Tipperary”, concluded Deputy Murphy.

Call on the Government to intervene to avert school secretary and caretaker strike action

Cllr Annemarie Ryan, SF

Tipperary Sinn Fein county councillors, Annemarie Ryan and David Dunne have called on the Government to intervene to avert school secretary and caretaker strike action.

Thousands of School Secretaries and hundreds of school Caretakers across Ireland are due to begin indefinite strike action on this Thursday, 28th August in a dispute over equal public sector

pension access.

Annemarie Ryan, Cllr for the Tipperary Cashel LEA, reiterated her calls for school secretaries and caretakers to have access to the public service pension scheme, branding their exclusion from the scheme as unfair and unjust. She stated that these Workers have her full support as industrial action looms.

Cllr David Dunne of the Car-

rick On Suir LEA added ‘no worker wants to be forced to take strike action outside their workplace and added that school secretaries and caretakers are not asking for a lot, they are simply asking for equality in their pension status and equal access to sick leave and bereavement leave.’

LITTLE CONTACT MADE He stated that ‘Sinn Fein have been informed by Fórsa that there

has been little contact made with them by the Minister or her Department seeking to resolve this dispute. The Government need to stop with empty words of sympathy for these Workers plight and take action to negotiate a resolution to this saga” Cllr for the Tipperary Cashel LEA, Annemarie Ryan, ‘As I have highlighted in previous statements Secretaries and Caretakers

deserve the same public sector worker status as the teachers and SNAs they work alongside every day; they deserve pension parity,” Cllr Ryan called on the Minister for Education to step in immediately and negotiate an agreement with FORSA Trade Union to ensure that our vital school secretaries and caretakers can come back to school with a fair pay and pension agreement.

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In Memoriam In Memoriam

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9th Anniversary

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Billy McGee

Linda Condon

Gemma Halpin

We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, and you never will.

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

Linda Condon

Griffith Avenue, Clonmel

In loving memory of my wonderful mother Linda Condon, late of Jossestown, Lisronagh whose 9th anniversary occurs on August 27th.

RIP

Treasured memories of my beloved husband Billy, so sadly missed by his adoring family and remembered fondly on his birthday and always.

Gone from our home that smiling face, Those cheerful happy ways, The heart that won so many friends.

In bygone Happy days.

We want to tell you something.

So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

Each time we look at your picture, you seem to smile and say, don’t be sad but courage take, and love each other for my sake.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, to walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again.

Happy Heavenly Birthday. Your memory brings a smile to our hearts and your laughter and spirit live on.

Sadly missed by Gavin, Flo, Nathan and Lily

Sadly Missed & Loved always by Olivia & Liam xxx

In Memoriam HALPIN 2nd Anniversary

Gemma Halpin In loving memory of my darling wife Gemma Halpin, late of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan whose anniversary occurs on August 31st, 2025.

Gemma’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 31st at 10am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford.

The best day of my life was when I met you The second-best day was when you became my wife Loving you was easier than anything I’ll ever do. I will try to go on without you for I know we will meet once more When it’s my time to come to heaven I hope to meet you at the door.

Love you always Honeybunny Denis.

In cherished memory of Gemma Halpin (née Power), dearly missed daughter, sister, sister in law, aunt, grandaunt and friend, whose Anniversary occurs on August 31st.

Forever remembered by her devoted mother Bridie, sisters Anne, Lily, and Rose, brothers David, Paddy, Joady, Michael, Thomas, and Liam, as well as her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours, and many friends.

Gemma’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 31st 2025 at 10am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die” Each day that passes, you are missed more than words can ever say. Your kind heart, gentle soul, and bright smile remain etched in our hearts.

Though you’re no longer beside us, you are with us still in every memory, every quiet moment, every whisper of your name.

Your absence has left a silence and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you, miss you, and wish you were here.

We carry you with us, in our tears, in our strength, and in our love.

Forever loved, forever missed, and forever remembered.

Until we meet again, Gemma.

Your loving and broken-hearted family.

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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC Tipperary AUCTION County FORFOR SALESALE

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Circa 70Lisronagh, Acres or C.28.328 Hectares of Co. Tipperary.

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The development consists of Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, the removal of two existing roof Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, lights to the rear of the dwelling Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. at first floor level and the instalLisronagh, Co. Tipperary.

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lation of a new dormer window in their place, together with all ancillary site works.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the at period of in 5 weeks For Sale by Public Auction on 25th September 2025 3pm beginning on the date of receipt th For Sale by Public Auction on 25 September 2025 at Golf 3pmClub, in Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91 th September by the authority of the applicaFor Sale by Public Auction on 25Slievenamon 2025 at 3pm in Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91 tion, and such submissions or D1F2 Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91 observations will be considered D1F2 D1F2  Land currently under grass of excellent quality by the Planning Authority in th For Sale bygrass Public Auction on 25 thSeptember 2025 atin3pm in Vale Region. making a decision on the applica Land currently under of excellent quality Laid out in one block the Golden For Sale

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Tipperary Food Producers Network enjoy sumptuous long table dinner at Cashel Palace Hotel Maria O’Connor, Jack O’Connor, Clonmel, at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel on Saturday, 16th August.

Marian and Kay O’Dwyer, Cashel.

Guests pictured at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the Cashel Palace Hotel on Saturday, 16th August. 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 five-course meal featuring exceptional locally sourced ingredients, curated by Michelin-star chef and Culinary Director of Cashel Palace, Stephen Hayes.

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Orla Kelly, Cashel, with Karen Fleming.

Rebecca Coughlan, and Aisling McKevitt, Nenagh.

Guests, producers, and staff, at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the Cashel Palace Hotel.

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

ABOVE: Michelle Kearney, Clonmel ; Audrey Kearney, Clonmel; Grainne Leahy, Cashel; Orla Kelly, Cashel; Kathy Ryan, Cashel; Sarah de Vere Hunt, Ardmayle; Jennifer O’Callahan, Cashel; Caroline Keane, Dublin; Mary Beth Jennings, Dublin, and Jacqui Gough, Cashel, at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the Cashel Palace Hotel on Saturday, 16th August.

LEFT: Denis Reilly and Emma Keating, Blanco Nino, at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner.

Judith & Tim Schaffter, Indiana, with Dale & Elaine Roesener, Dundrum.

LEFT: Orla Kelly, Cashel, (centre), with Caroline Keane, and Mary Beth Jennings, Dublin, at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner.

BELOW: Pat Whelan, CEO, James Whelan Butchers; Karen Fleming, Director of Sales at Cashel Palace Hotel; Helen King, Tipperary Food Producers Network, and Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cashel Palace Hotel, at The Tipperary Food Producers Network’s Long Table Dinner, which took place at the picturesque Cashel Palace Hotel on Saturday, 16th August.

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By Liam Browne

New Nearby store opens on Main Street, creating 10 jobs THE TOWN OF CASHEL welcomed a new addition to its Main Street on Thursday with the official opening of a Nearby convenience store, bringing a boost to local employment and retail choice.

The store, located at 3 Main Street, has created 10 new jobs, including both full-time and parttime positions.

Trading under the Nearby brand, the shop offers a wide range of services, including hot food, Costa Coffee, Payzone facilities, and an ATM. Plans are already in place to add an off-licence section in the near future, further expanding its offering to customers.

The premises, which had been vacant since the closure of Price Savers earlier this year, was pre-

Young Robbie Browne rocks the Limerick stage with Kingfishr In a moment that melted hearts and electrified the large crowd, ten-year-old Robbie Browne from Cashel took centre stage with rising Irish folk-rock band Kingfishr during their sold-out gig at Limerick’s Docklands on Friday night.

Robbie, the son of Niamh and Martin “Mousie” Browne, dressed in faded blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and an open blue shirt, looked like a miniature version of lead singer Eddie Keogh, and he had the vocals to match. As the band launched into their hit song Killeagh, Robbie confidently grabbed the mic and belted out the lyrics with a poise and power that stunned the audience.

This wasn’t Robbie’s first time singing Killeagh. Earlier this year, a video of him performing the same song during a karaoke night while on holiday in France went viral, racking up over 160,000 views and nearly 16,000 likes on TikTok. The clip, posted by his mother, showed Robbie captivating fellow holidaymakers with his fearless delivery and natural stage presence. Even Kingfishr themselves commented on the video, calling it “unbelievable”. So when Robbie appeared at the Limerick

show, the band knew exactly who he was, and gave him the spotlight he deserved.

As he sang alongside Eddie Keogh, the crowd erupted in cheers, many capturing the moment on their phones. Robbie’s performance was more than just impressive, it was a celebration of youthful passion and the power of music to bring people together.

Fans online and in person were quick to praise both Robbie and Kingfishr.

One commentor joked, “Robbie is coming for your jobs!” while others applauded the band’s generosity in sharing their stage with a young fan. Kingfishr, formed by college friends Eddie Keogh, Eoghan McGrath, and Eoin Fitzgibbon, has been gaining momentum with their folk-inspired sound and heartfelt lyrics. Their decision to include Robbie in their performance reflects the band’s downto-earth ethos and connection with their audience. For Robbie, it was a dream come true. For everyone watching, it was a reminder that sometimes the most magical moments happen when talent meets opportunity, and a little courage.

viously home to Buckley’s supermarket for many years. Its revival marks a positive development for the town’s retail landscape.

The new store is operated by the Walnut Group, a Dublin-based company that runs 11 other stores

under the Nearby and Musgrave franchises across Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, and Carlow. This Cashel outlet is their first venture in County Tipperary, signaling confidence in the local market.

“We chose Cashel because it’s a

vibrant town with a strong sense of community and a growing visitor base,” said a spokesperson for the Walnut Group.

“We’re excited to bring the Nearby experience here and become part of the local fabric.”

Cashel edge out Nenagh in thrilling county SHC clash Cashel King Cormacs announced themselves as serious contenders in this year’s Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship with a hard-fought victory over Nenagh Éire Óg at Borrisoleigh in a pulsating encounter that had supporters on the edge of their seats from start to finish on Sunday.

From the throw-in, both sides signalled their intent with Nenagh unlucky not to take the lead straight from the throw-in, seeing a chance float inches wide. Unfortunately, that was to be one of many in a first half where they had the wind at their backs, but wayward shooting took much of the advantage from them. Cashel on the other hand, came in with the underdogs tag, but played with a freedom that eluded them in their first game back against Mullinahone, and got the first two points of the game.

They held the lead for most of the half, until they conceded a penalty that was fired to the net by Jake Morris, but the King Cormacs responded immediately with a brace from their talismanic

Ger Browne was Cashel’s talismanic forward in last Sunday’s win in Borrisoleigh against Nenagh Eire Og in the County Senior Hurling Championship. forward, Ger Browne.

The first half was a tit-for-tat affair, with neither team able to pull away. At the break, Cashel held a slender one point lead.

The second half saw Cashel raise their intensity. The strong half back line, providing a steady supply of ball to the inside forwards, with centre back Ronan Connolly producing another man

of the match performance with some brilliant long-range points.

Nenagh, however, refused to yield, with Morris and Tommy Heffernan keeping the scoreboard ticking. But Cashel gained confidence and pulled into a five-point lead with just minutes to go, leaving the North Tipp side searching for goals. And one came from Adam Carey, to reduce the score to just

two points, a dangerous lead in hurling.

It looked like Nenagh were about to break Cashel hearts like they did in that long Summer of 1995 when heretofore quiet Jake Morris bore down on goal, but his raspered shot was saved brilliantly

by Aaron Browne, to keep Cashel in a lead they held all the way to the end.

The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes among Cashel supporters as the scoreboard read 0-21 to 2-13, a two pint win for the West club. It was a statement win for last year’s Premier Intermediate champions, proving they belong at the top table of Tipperary hurling. For Nenagh Eire Og this is a a setback, but their performance suggests they’ll remain in the hunt as the championship progresses.

Cashel King Cormacs now sit in a strong position in their group and will look to build on this momentum in the coming rounds.

If Sunday’s display is anything to go by, they could yet be the dark horses of this year’s championship.

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Cashel Arts Festival brochure launch sets the stage for a vibrant September celebration

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The excitement was palpable in Cashel on Thursday night as the 2025 Cashel Arts Festival brochure was officially launched, unveiling a dynamic programme for the 23rd edition of the much-loved cultural event, which runs from September 11th to 14th.

This year’s theme, “Footprints”, invites audiences to reflect on the marks left by those who came before us and consider the impressions we will leave behind. Speaking at the launch, Festival Chairperson Gillian Clifton Brown described the theme as “a celebration of legacy and creativity, encouraging everyone to engage, participate, and make their own mark on this year’s festival.”

The brochure reveals a packed schedule of events catering to all ages and interests. Highlights include visual art exhibitions by acclaimed artists Paul Mosse and Fintin Kelly, a Bolton Lecture by Professor Luke O’Neill, and a lively GAA panel discussion exploring the cultural impact of Gaelic games. Music lovers can look forward to performances from HamsandwicH, The Groove Republic, and a choral trail featuring local and visiting choirs.

Family-friendly activities remain central to the festival, with lantern-making workshops, street entertainment, and the much-loved Lantern Parade, which will once again light up the streets of Cashel on Friday evening. For those seeking hands-on experiences, the programme offers jewellery and felting workshops, children’s art sessions, and even kids’ yoga.

The Cashel Arts Festival has grown remarkably since its inception in 2003, when a small group of local volunteers came together with a vision to celebrate creativity and community spirit. Over the past two decades, it has evolved into one of Tipperary’s premier cultural events, attracting national and international artists while maintaining its strong local roots.

The official opening takes place on Thursday, September 11th, at Teach Ceoil, Brú Ború, featuring comedian Tom O’Mahony, who will also lead workshops with local Transition Year students during the festival. “This year’s line-up truly has something for everyone,” said Clifton Brown. “From music and comedy to literature, art, and family fun, we want the festival to be a space where the community and visitors come together to celebrate creativity.”

Brochures are now available locally, and tickets can be booked online at www.cashelartsfest.com. With many events expected to sell out quickly, organisers are encouraging early booking to avoid disappointment.

Tales from Update on Cashel Convent a Cashel Grounds project Cllr Declan Burgess Bigamist An exciting lecture on a Cashel Bigamist from the early 1800’s will take place in Cashel Library on this Thursday, 28th August at 2.30pm. This illustrated presentation will examine key themes arising from research into Irish convicts transported to New South Wales in the early 19th century. Australian-based Dr Damian John Gleeson, has been visiting Tipperary since the early 1980s and is descendant of the Gleeson (erenagh), O’Brien and Collins families of Errinagh, Silvermines.

As a qualified genealogist and historian, Damian’s works include An Enduring Flame: St Patrick’s Mortlake, 1885-2020: An Irish-Australian Working-Class Community (Mortlake, NSW, 2021), winner of the City of Canada Bay Heritage Award in 2021, and The Rock of St George: celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first St Joseph’s Church/School, Rockdale (Rockdale City, NSW, 2017), winner of the Ron Rathbone Local History Prize, Bayside Council, 2017.

Contact 062-63825 to book.

Venue Cashel Library.

Time 3pm.

Free Event.

Eircode E25 K798

Last week I visited the Convent Grounds in Cashel alongside council officials as part of my ongoing work to progress plans for this important local site. It was a really positive visit and encouraging to see things moving forward, but also genuinely sad to see the grounds so overgrown and underused.

Since my motion last year calling for a proper plan for this 2.8-acre council owned site, I have been working consistently to push the project onto the Council’s agenda. I’m pleased to report that based on my strong representations preliminary drawings have now been commissioned by the Council. These designs will help us get to a stage where funding can be sought for future development.

Importantly, the plans will also include proposals to upgrade the car park behind the library. This is a busy and much-used facility, and I’ve made repeated representations for its improvement. I’m glad to see it being considered alongside the review of options for the Convent Grounds.

I have also sought, and received, a commitment from the Council that this project will go out for early public consultation in due course. This will allow the views of local residents, community groups, and stakeholders to be properly heard as plans take shape.

I continue to believe that the future use of this site must benefit the local community, and I will keep working to ensure that happens. My vision remains that it could become a shared space for all ages with: • Playing Pitch / Community Astro Turf • Community Garden

• Walking Paths • Sensory Garden • Outdoor Gym • Band stand The potential is enormous – but what’s most

important is that the site is finally prioritised and brought back into use for the people of Cashel.

As always, I’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions. Please feel free to get in touch: declanburgessfg@gmail.com

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with LIAM BROWNE

The Path of a Saint: From the Seat of Kings to the Sacred Sea

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T. DECLAN’S WAY IS a pilgrimage steeped in history and myth, a long-distance trail that carves a path through the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. Spanning approximately 115 kilometers, it connects two of the country’s most significant historical sites: the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary and the monastic settlement of Ardmore on the rugged coast of County Waterford. This ancient route is not merely a physical journey across the landscape; it is a spiritual odyssey that follows the legendary footsteps of St. Declan, a pre-Patrician saint said to have brought Christianity to the Déise people of Waterford long before St. Patrick’s arrival.

The trail itself is a tapestry of diverse scenery and rich heritage.

It leads walkers from the fertile, rolling plains of the Golden Vale to the majestic heights of the Knockmealdown Mountains and finally to the dramatic coastline of Ardmore Bay. Along the way, pilgrims are invited to slow down, to reflect, and to engage with the countless layers of Irish history and spirituality that have been preserved in the land for centuries. The route is marked by ancient churches, holy wells, monastic ruins, and standing stones, each telling a piece of the story of Ireland’s early Christian faith.

CASHEL: THE STARTING POINT OF A SACRED JOURNEY The pilgrimage on St. Declan’s Way begins at one of Ireland’s most spectacular and historically significant sites: the Rock of Cashel. .

Perched dramatically on a limestone outcrop, this formidable fortress and ecclesiastical complex dominates the skyline for miles around. It was once the powerful seat of the High Kings of Munster, a place of immense political and military importance for over 700 years. Legend holds that it was here, in the 5th century, that St. Patrick himself converted King Aengus to Christianity. The story goes that during the baptism, Patrick accidentally pierced the king’s foot with his crozier, but the king, believing it to be part of the ritual, stoically endured the pain. This legendary event cemented Cashel’s place as a focal point of Christianity in Ireland.

For a pilgrim embarking on St. Declan’s Way, the Rock of Cashel is a profound starting point. It represents a powerful confluence of pagan and Christian history, a place where the old Celtic traditions met the new Christian faith. The journey begins with a tangible sense of history, as pilgrims descend from the hallowed ground of the Rock, walking through the historic town of Cashel and out into the vast, open countryside. The initial stages of the walk are relatively gentle, following quiet country lanes and old tracks through the fertile Golden Vale. The landscape here is a patchwork of green fields and ancient hedgerows, providing a peaceful and contemplative beginning to the journey. The initial part of the walk offers a beautiful contrast to the imposing majesty of the Rock, allowing pilgrims to absorb the weight of its history before truly setting out on their path.

THE HEART OF THE JOURNEY: FROM LOWLANDS TO ­ HIGHLANDS The path from Cashel leads southward, winding its way through a pastoral landscape dotted with small villages and historical landmarks.

One of the early key points is the village of Ardfinnan, home to a striking medieval castle perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Suir. . This river, a significant feature in the landscape, becomes a companion for part of the walk, its gentle flow providing a soothing presence. The journey to Ardfinnan is a gradual immersion into the rural heart of Ireland, a place where time seems to slow down.

The true challenge and spiritual climax of St. Declan’s Way, however, comes with the approach and crossing of the Knockmealdown Mountains. This section marks a dramatic shift in the landscape and the physical demands of the pilgrimage. As the trail climbs, the world of fertile farmland gives way to rugged, open moorland and forest tracks. The air becomes crisper, and the sense of solitude deepens. The journey through the Knockmealdowns is where the pilgrimage truly earns its name. It is a physical test that mirrors the spiritual journey, with the ascent encouraging a sense of perseverance and reflection.

From the higher points on the trail, the views are simply breathtaking, stretching across multiple counties and offering a sense of perspective and liberation. On a clear day, the vast panorama is a reward in itself, a moment of transcendence that connects the walker to the immense beauty and scale of the Irish landscape.

THE FINAL DESCENT AND THE JOURNEY’S END After conquering the mountains, the trail begins its long and gradual descent towards the sea. The landscape softens, and the scent of salt air becomes a subtle reminder that the journey is nearing its end. The final leg of St. Declan’s Way leads pilgrims into the beautiful county of Waterford and the historic village of Ardmore. This is where the journey finds its purpose, for it is here that St. Declan founded his monastery in the 5th century.

Ardmore is a place of profound religious significance. The village is rich with Declan’s legacy, a legacy that predates that of St. Patrick in this part of Ireland. The most prominent feature of the monastic site is the beautifully preserved 12th-century round tower, one of the finest in Ireland. . Beside it are the ruins of a cathedral and the smaller, more intimate St. Declan’s Oratory, believed to be the saint’s final resting place. The pilgrimage concludes at this sacred site, offering a

powerful sense of completion and a direct connection to the saint who inspired the entire journey. For those who walk St. Declan’s Way, the culmination of their efforts at this holy place is a powerful moment, a feeling of having walked a path that is both ancient and deeply personal.

In essence, St. Declan’s Way is a journey of contrasts: from the temporal power of Cashel to the spiritual devotion of Ardmore; from the gentle lowlands to the challenging heights of the mountains; from the physical effort of the walk to the profound quiet of contemplation.

It is a route that invites a deeper understanding of Ireland’s history, its spirituality, and its enduring connection to the land itself. For modernday pilgrims, it is a way to step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary, to walk in the footsteps of a saint, and to find a profound sense of peace and connection along the way.

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Entertainment Voices of the Abbey’ Tipp Echo

The Holycross Abbey 50 Committee were set up in 2024 to organise a series of events to celebrate the restoration of the Abbey in the 1970’s. The launch event for the year of the jubilee was ‘Whispers of the Abbey’ on 5th October, 2024. This was a celebration of the Abbey’s history in stories, folktales, song, music and dance and was a terrific success.

Other very successful events included afternoon teas in the dormitory, Easter and Christmas events for children, a photographic exhibition, historical talks and the unveiling of a bust to Willie Hayes RIP who was the driving force behind the restoration of the Abbey Church.

Our next event is on this Saturday, 30th August and is appropriately called ‘Voices of the Abbey’.

It will be shown in Holycross Community Centre on a large screen specially constructed for the occasion. This is a selection of old and new videos of people associated with the abbey covering the last 100 years. In these specially edited clips the interviewees

talk about how the abbey looked before, during and after the restoration. It is a celebration of the Abbey through the eyes of those who were caretakers before the 1970’s.

The video clips also include the recollections of those who worked on the rebuilding. These are the people who made history happen.

The presentation also has contributions from people who work to promote the Abbey in the 21st century. This is a free event with musical interludes and a break for refreshments.

Venue: Holycross Community Centre; Date: Saturday 30th August; Time: 8pm; Cost: free event but donations are welcome. There will be a raffle on the night. You are invited.

The Golden Jubilee celebrations will culminate with a special liturgy on Sunday, 5th October, 2025 - the anniversary of the Official Opening which was on Sunday, 5th October 1975. There will be a community celebration in the large marquee afterwards. All are welcome.

on this Saturday, 30th August at 8 pm at Holycross Community Centre - All are welcome to attend

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The landscape swallows our histories Amanda Rice & Jo Pester 19th Sept – 25th Oct Opening reception – Culture Night 2025, 19th September, 6-8pm With special live performance at 6.30pm

This old photograph was taken about 52 years ago when the restoration of Holycross Abbey was well under way. It shows the mammoth task facing the restoration team who undertook one of the most ambitious restoration projects in Ireland in the 20th century.

The landscape swallows our histories whole is a duo show by artists Amanda Rice and Jo Pester showcasing a new collaborative 8mm film work, alongside their radio play, Magical Body, which will be activated as a performance during Culture Night.

The new film being presented is an 8mm analogue film that reactivates these traces as a way to depict the layers of geological, technological, human and more-than-human time frames across Knock Iveagh, a historic neolithic site containing a burial cairn in Northern Ireland where ancient burial grounds and green energy solutions share the same terrain. As such, many kinds of time meet at Knock Iveagh - ancient pollen particles, cremated bone fragments, charcoal dating back to 3060 BC, local residents, green capitalism and techno hubris.

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

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

ection d’Or, an exhibition of works by the late Sean Walsh will take place at Clonmel Library from Monday next, 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.

CONNECTIONS Main Guard until 24th September The organisers are delighted to announce the arrival of CONNECTIONS – a vibrant exhibition celebrating contemporary art from both the OPW State Art and the Northern Ireland Civil Service Collections.

This powerful collaboration brings together works that spark dialogue, reflect our shared culture, and celebrate creative voices from across the island of Ireland. All are welcome to come and experience this unique

fusion of talent and vision.

The exhibition will be on view during opening hours until Wednesday, 24th September at The Main Guard, Clonmel.

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ANNUAL BANSHA SHOW What a community can do when it works together

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Mary O’Sullivan was one of the prizewinners in the marquee section at the Bansha Show. ALL PHOTOS BY MARTIN QUINN

S A BANSHA MAN I am always incredibly proud of my village and community. On Wednesday last, 20th August, I was really proud of the community for the success of a day and evening in the village, that really showed what a community can do when it works together.

The events that I am referring to are the Bansha Agricultural and Industrial Show and the Darby Ryan International Poetry Contest/ Tipperary International Song of Peace Contest.

More about the poetry and songs elsewhere as I focus firstly on the 67th Bansha Agricultural and Industrial Show.

The Show has been an integral part of the community since its foundation in 1956. The man ‘behind’ the show was the late Canon John Hayes, Founder of Muintir na Tíre and Parish Priest of Bansha and Kilmoyler.

It was his idea to bring community leaders and representatives together to plan for a show that would be the leading of its kind for rural communities throughout the country and an example of what could be achieved when a community comes together in a spirit of ‘muintearas’.

It was a great example to people in 1956 and it was once again a wonderful example in 2025, when the community of Bansha and Kilmoyler showed that very same spirit of the late Canon John Hayes, with what can only be described as a truly exceptional show.

The show had everything, including the Liam MacCarthy Cup and two of the team members, Johnny Ryan and Conor Martin, and most importantly it was another fine day, a promise made by the late Canon Hayes that Bansha “will have a fine day for its annual show into

the future”.

A comment to me by Derek Fanning of the Tipperary Volunteer Centre perhaps best sums up the day’s success; “We had a fantastic day at the Bansha Agricultural and Industrial Show today. Well done to the voluntary committee who make this great family-friendly event possible”.

THE CROWDS WERE SOMETHING ELSE The Bansha First Responders added to that saying; “What a fantastic day we had at The Bansha Show! Never mind Electric Picnic, the crowds at this year’s show were something else!”.

How true that latter statement was as the crowds surpassed anything that the committee had experienced in the previous 66 shows.

There were cups of all shapes and sizes on display and along with the Liam MacCarthy, the Galtee Rovers U14 county players Emma Morrissey, Emma O’Shea and Sinéad were in attendance bringing with them the two Munster LGFA Cups and the All Ireland Cup they won wearing the Blue and Gold representing Tipperary Ladies Football.

Along with the usual attractions the show had music and dancing with an incredible lineup of artists as organised by local entertainer Dee Morrissey who had this to say: “What an amazing day we had at Bansha Agricultural & Industrial Show. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to enjoy the day. I know people travelled from Wexford, Waterford and all over the country to come enjoy the music on a lovely summer’s day”.

There was a great line up for the dogs and for the Overall Dog of the Bansha Show, competing for the Jerry White Memorial Cup. Jerry’s

daughter Anne wanted to commend Catherine Heffernan and Darragh Healy for their hard work and commitment. “A fantastic success” said Anne.

Local Councillor, John O’Heney, was an exhibitor in the cattle section of the Show. This is what John had to say about the show; “A really brilliant day at the Bansha Agricultural & Industrial Show. There was a huge selection of animals with top class Cattle, Show Jumping, Sheep, and dogs on show! Great crafts and local businesses were on display too, with the Liam MacCarthy Cup even making an appearance.

To round off a great day, there was amazing music and dancing led by Dee Morrissey, Ellie Peters, Olivia Douglas, the Full Kegs and more!

A massive crowd in attendance, one of the biggest ever.

WELL DONE ONE AND ALL Well done to the committee on running such a successful event once again this year”.

So many positive comments from people and a group playing a very important part in ensuring that the village looked its best was the Bansha Tidy Towns Group who said; What a great day at Bansha Show … a fantastic day for the community brought together by the volunteers and committee of this group. Take a bow...Bigger than ever. And we even got to hold the Liam MAcCarthy Cup!” For those who could not attend the show in person, well Tipp Mid West Radio, was on-hand broadcasting live from the show field, bringing a great flavour of the excitement and fun of the 2025 Bansha Agricultural Show.

I guess the final comment has to be here’s to the 68th Annual Bansha Show in 2026!

- MARTIN QUINN

Brendan and Patricia Healy enjoying the Annual Bansha Show.

Anne McMahon was a winner of a Tipperary Credit Union hamper at the Bansha Show seen receiving her prize from Karen O’Brien.

All smiles, Verity and Chris Campbell O’Gorman at Bansha Show.

The winner of the Aherlow Fáilte Award for Best Overall in Photograpy at the Bansha Show.

Some of the ladies in attendance at the Bansha Agricultural Show.

Showing in the cattle class at the Bansha Agricultural Show.

Not a drop in the cup’ says Noeline Daly as she meets Tipperary senior hurlers Johnny Ryan and Conor Martin with the Liam MacCarthy Cup at the Bansha Show on Wednesday of last week.

Local entertainer Dee Morrissey was one of a number of entertainers to perform at the Bansha Show.

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Being a prizewinner in the sheep class at the Bansha Agricultural Show is always a happy moment.

Three very interested young spectators at the showjumping at the Bansha Show.

Maeve Kennedy Grimes was the winner of the May O’Brien Perpetual Cup for Best Overall in Baking at the Bansha Show.

Willie Dowling with his dog were prizewinners at the Dog Show.

Some of the Bansha Show committee in great spirits at the 67th Annual Show.

Patricia Healy was glad to get her hands on the Liam MacCarthy Cup at the Show.

The showjumping attracted great crowds to the Bansha Show.

Catherine O’Donnell winner of the Mary & Larry Quinn Perpetual Award at the Show.

Kelsie Mae as a real life Labubu was a winner of the Fancy Dress at the Bansha Agricultural Show.

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Newly Baptised Cassie Lola Loughnane, Ikerrin Court.

Veronica Méabh Chruslak, Ballynonty.

Noah Milan Tomicic, Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.

Recently Deceased

Michael (Mick) Connolly, The Grove, Cabra, formerly Kinvara, Co. Galway.

Michael (Mick) Hassett, Beakstown, Holycross.

Seán O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan’s Pub, Killea, Templemore.

Thomas Ryan (Jerry), Reiska, Kilcommon.

Major sports campus plans for MIC Thurles

Proposed facilities for both campus and community

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ARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE has submitted a planning application to Tipperary County Council for a proposed new sports development on its Thurles campus – the former St Patrick’s College seminary.

The plans include the construction of a sports pavilion building with a rooftop viewing terrace, as well as the installation of a new all-weather pitch with fencing and floodlighting.

The proposed pavilion will be located beside the campus’s existing GAA pitch and is designed to support the sports facilities available on site.

The three-block building will house a gym, team room, kitchenette, and office space as well as ancillary accommodation in the central block.

The two adjoining blocks will each house two changing rooms, with a central corridor providing equal direct access to both the existing GAA pitch and the proposed all-weather pitch -referee rooms, first aid rooms, and toilet facilities are also included in the plans.

The all-weather pitch will enable a wider range of sports to be played on campus, including soccer and rugby, and will facilitate extended usage through floodlighting.

The proposed facilities are intended for both campus and community use, complementing the existing GAA pitch, which is used by the Tipperary Camogie team and the Tipp senior hurling team Prof. Jennifer Johnston, Vice-Dean at MIC Thurles, said: “This planned development is part of MIC’s commitment to providing high-quality facilities that support the physical well-being and sporting ambitions of our students. Sport plays a key role in campus life at MIC Thurles, and these new facilities will ensure we can offer a broader range of opportunities to our students

throughout the year. It will be of benefit not only to our students, but also to the local sporting community who make use of our grounds.”

Rachel Costello, Director of Estates & Sustainability at MIC, added: “Developing our sports infrastructure ensures that MIC Thurles continues to meet the evolving needs of our student body. The planned facilities will not only improve training and matchday experiences, but will also provide more inclusive opportunities for a wider range of sports.”

Tipperary County Council will decide on the planning application in the coming months.

DMFS Group (Thurles) partners with Fairstone Declan Maher Financial Services in Thurles has announced its latest strategic partnership with Fairstone Ireland.

This marks Fairstone’s tenth partnership to date — and its fourth in 2025 — further solidifying the firm’s position as Ireland’s fastest-growing provider of financial planning and wealth management services.

Renowned for delivering high-quality, independent financial advice, Declan Maher from Borrisoleigh has built a strong regional presence over the past two decades, with particular expertise in retirement planning, investment management, and tailored financial strategies. Under the terms of the partnership, DMFS will adopt the Fairstone brand and operational model, ensuring a seamless transition that retains the firm’s leadership and staff.

Declan will continue to lead the Tipperary-based team, delivering the same personalised client service—now enhanced by Fairstone’s extensive national infrastructure and support systems.

Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone Ireland, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Declan and his outstanding team to Fairstone.

This partnership strengthens our presence in Munster and aligns with our vision of building a unified, client-focused financial services network across Ireland.

We’re not just expanding, we’re elevating the standard of financial planning nationwide.”

The addition of DMFS brings Fairstone Ireland’s assets under management to over €1.9 billion — a key milestone that highlights the firm’s rapid growth trajectory.

The deal also reinforces the continued success of Fairstone’s distinctive partnership model, which is designed to empower advisory firms while delivering enhanced value for clients.

Declan Maher, Managing Director of DMFS Group, said: “Partnering with Fairstone is a natural evolution for our firm.

Our clients will now benefit from broader resources and a deeper bench of expertise, without sacrificing the independent, per-

sonalised service they know and trust.”

A BUSINESS LEADER Anthony O’Driscoll, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Fairstone Ireland, added: “Declan Maher is a respected and ambitious business leader in the financial services sector who shares our positive vision for the industry.

We are delighted to be able to support Declan in driving the next phase of growth for DMFS, whilst also allowing him to unlock value that he continues to build in his business over time via our Downstream Buy Out (DBO) programme. We have now partnered with over 100 firms across the UK & Ireland, demonstrating our proven track record of helping quality firms to scale sustainably while maintaining their client-first ethos.”

Declan Maher Financial Services in Thurles has announced its latest strategic partnership with Fairstone Ireland.

Dementia Friendly Thurles Monthly Memory Café at Bookworm Wednesday Sept. 3rd at 11.00 am. Talk on Dementia Awareness and risk factors, and how we can modify some of the risk factors. Carers Support Group in the Community Hospital of the Assumption for seven consecutive weeks, commencing on Thursday, 9th October at 1 pm and every Thursday thereafter until 20th November.

Car Boot Sale on Saturday A car boot sale will be held in Thurles on Saturday next 30th August, fully stalled up to 3.00 p.m. €2 entry, Children free; €10 for Sellers. Information: Kevin at 085 2209154.

Well done to the Thurles Sarsfields u-16 Camogie team which had a great championship Round 2 win over Holycross/Ballycahill in Toor pitch. We wish the girls well going forward in the championship.

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Thurles Baptist Church celebrates 25 years Thurles Baptist Church celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and will mark the occasion with a week of special events this week.

Baptists formed their first churches in Ireland more than 350 years ago. Here in Tipperary, the village of Cloughjordan had a congregation of almost 200 people, many of whom emigrated to New Jersey in the 18th century. And there are records of a Baptist presence in Thurles dating back to the early years of the 19th century. But like so many things, the church that existed at that time did not survive the Famine.

The current church in Thurles began in 1975, when a small group of believers started meeting for worship at a house in Collins Park, near Semple Stadium. As numbers grew over the years,

plans were made for a new and bigger premises, and the current church building at Graigue Bridge on the Holycross to Pouldine road, hosted its first service on Easter Sunday morning in 1988.

The anniversary events will include a series of public lectures at the Anner Hotel in Thurles. The topics and dates are as follows: Living With Stress – 8pm, Wednesday, 27th August Facing Hardship – 8pm, Thursday, 28th August.

All lectures are open to the public free of charge, and will be hosted by Dr. Stephen McAuley, pastor of Thurles Baptist Church.

Stephen brings a wealth of experience to these subjects. Having trained as a doctor and psychiatrist, he went on to establish a Christian counselling

Pictured above is Duane Rochford, a young electrician from Navan on block release at the Tipp ETB Centre at Archerstown, Thurles, who caught a giant Pike on the River Suir last week between Cabragh Wetlands and Holycross Abbey.

Giant Pike caught and released near Holycross Abbey A giant Pike weighing in at just under 20lbs was caught in the R ­ iver Suir between Cabragh Wetlands and Holycross Abbey, just outside Thurles town last week and caused a major stir among local fishermen.

The Pike was caught by Duane Rochford, an apprentice electrician from Navan who is doing his block studies in the Tipperary Education Training Board (ETB) centre at Archerstown, Thurles. However, an avid fisherman, he returned the Pike to the water once the photograph had been taken by his companions.

Pike can grow to a relatively large size, however a pike of this size would be very rarely seen in Irish rivers. Northern pike are most often olive green, shading from yellow to white along the belly. The flank is marked with short, light bar-like spots and a few to many dark spots on the fins. Sometimes, the fins are reddish. Younger pike have yellow stripes along a green body; later, the stripes divide into light spots and the body turns from green to olive green. The lower half of the gill cover lacks scales, and it has large sensory pores on its head and on the underside of its lower jaw which are part of the lateral line system. The northern pike has light markings on a dark body background and fewer than six sensory pores on the underside of each side of the lower jaw.

Dr Stephen McAuley, Pastor of Thurles Baptist Church

service, and practised for more than 25 years. He has also taught counselling at

Belfast Bible College, and has delivered lectures across Ireland and the U.K. Of the upcoming celebrations, Stephen says: “We are all very excited to be celebrating 50 years since the founding of the present Baptist church in Thurles. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on a history that goes much further back. We are celebrating half a century of sharing the same good news that Saint Patrick first brought to Ireland almost 2,000 years ago.”

The anniversary week will also see the launch of former pastor Dick Keogh’s new book, Lest We Forget: A History of Thurles Baptist Church. It tells the story of the growth of the church from its humble origins in the 1970s, and in his introduction to the book, Dick writes: “As I look back over the years, I

thank God for allowing me to see days of profound change and much encouragement. It has been my privilege to witness the birth of a local church in Thurles, and to see first-hand how the Lord continued to build His church here in Tipperary.”

Thurles Baptist Church will also host a Bible teaching day on Saturday ,30th August, from 11am to 4.30pm.

The subject will be Fellowship, and the guest speaker will be the former principal of the Irish Baptist College, Edwin Ewart.

And the 50th anniversary celebrations will come to a close with a service of Praise and Thanksgiving on Sunday, 31st August at 11am. The guest speaker will be former pastor of Thurles Baptist Church, Michael Quinn.

All are welcome to attend.

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Bride Rosemarie steals fireman Alan’s ‘Thunder’ on their happy Wedding Day

PICTURED RIGHT: Local fireman, Alan ‘Thunder’ O’Sullivan and his long time fiancée Rosemarie McGrath walk down the aisle together after their wedding on Saturday last. All join in wishing the lovely couple all the very best for the future.

Forgotten again - Carrick once more overlooked for new Gardai hand, and a station that is closed more than it is open. We have continuing open drug dealing and anti-social behaviour being carried out day in day out and it is impossible to get a member of the force when needed. The gardai who are stationed in the town can not be blamed for this, they are severely understaffed and continue to try their best.

Those in positions of authority and power, with the ability to properly staff the station are to blame. Indeed even the announcement published during the week by a local senator claimed a huge success for the county while

St Molleran’s bow out On a glorious Saturday afternoon last the Carrick Beg first team waved goodbye to their years hurling, falling just short at the last hurdle in an attempt to gain regional honours and book a place in a county final for the first time in well over a decade.

It took the boys in maroon and white almost twenty minutes to score a point from play but their free takers and two goals from play ensured that they remained close to their city rivals, Roanmore.

The second half saw the Carrick Beg lads play a more free flowing game of hurling and their scores came a lot easier, however as the half wore on the sky blue city outfit began to get a better grip on the game and looked in prime position to take the honours only for St Mollerans to pull them back level. With only seven minutes to go the sides were trading scores but two quick goals from the city men and a few tagged on points saw The Eastern title go to the Roanmore men.

The curtain comes down on another year for the adult teams in Carrick-Beg but even without a divisional title acquired the side can be proud of the effort that they put in all year to reach the final and with some fine promising hurlers coming up through the minor ranks for next year, there is no doubt that this side will be there or there abouts next season.

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Local fireman, Alan ‘Thunder’ O’Sullivan and his long time fiancée Rosemarie McGrath celebrated their wedding on Saturday last with their many very close friends and family members.

‘Thunder’ is a very popular and likeable man who has been to the rescue and assistance of many in the area, be it fire call outs, road accidents or general first responder calls. The loving couple were joined by most of his fire fighter comrades when they moved from church to hotel for their celebrations in Wexford.

Rosemarie comes from a fine well known family in the town and both her and her mother Anne are always ready and willing to assist anybody in the town who needs it and are always the first to put their hands up and offer assistance when a call goes out for families in difficulty, particularly around the festive season.

No doubt the couple will have many happy years ahead of them as husband and wife and the whole community if Carrick wishes them the very best of health, happiness and longevity.

There was a sense of resigned acceptance when the new Garda placements were announced during the week. Once again, our town has been forgotten by the powers that be. This time, added to health infrastructure, public transport and industry investment that continually passes over our community, once again the Garda placements bypass us.

A total of 154 graduates left Templemore last week. Of that number ten have been deployed to Tipperary, and of that ten, none have been sent to Carrick.

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refusing to acknowledge that part of her constituency was once again being neglected.

Press statements released by political representatives have a habit of planting subvert messages that the representative releasing them, somehow had a hand in the good news that they are publicising, once again, the good news for the county by-passes our town and we are left with a barely functioning Garda station. The statistics quoted, boasting about record billions under certain political party’s oversight means absolutely nothing when a person can’t report a crime or even get a passport application sorted in the town.

Talk of gardai on the beat means nothing to a town that usually doesn’t have a single garda in the community, much less one walking the area.

One has to wonder what it will take for government parties to actually acknowledge that the town of Carrick exists, and not just exists, but is a town with so much promise and potential. A town where the community works hard to make it the special place that it is, where community groups step up to the mark to improve their area day in day out, all while being completely forgotten by the political classes.

Our U13s were denied a spot in the South Final after a heartbreaking semi final loss to Skeheenarinky. A strong wind in the first half had our backs under unbelievable pressure, but the tenacity and workrate kept the game within reach, going in at half time down by seven points.

A spirited half time talk from manager Derek Tobin had the young men chomping at the bit to get back into it. Theyinstantly turned up a notch and they took on Skeheenarinky like men possessed. They brought it back to two points with five minutes remaining.

We thought we had the lead when the ever energetic Harley Dowley broke through the Skeheenarinky defence, only to be denied by the post. Minutes later young Billy Mackey took a heavy hit about 40 yards out, but big hit or not it didn’t phase him. He stood over his free like he had 20 years’ experience and drilled the ball knowing we needed a goal. It was struck almost perfectly for the top corner, only to be denied by the crossbar. The lads were devastated at full time.

Getting to a South semi was a huge achievement considering only one player moves up next year, with the majority of the team having two more years remaining. The potential in this group is immense.

Our U15s had a solid win against a strong and physical Thurles Gaels side. Two well worked goals from Alex Stuart sent us in at half time up by 5. The lads didn’t ease off in the second half and kept pressing hard. A lively Rob Barry broke through for a third only to be taken down by a huge hit. Up stepped Billy Murphy for the placed ball, drilling home the third goal. Another excellent performance from this group.

Jamie O’Shea and Alex Stuart lined out with their county teammates on Saturday. Alex’s side took on Antrim and after a strong first half Tipp were up by two, but Antrim showed their experience in the second half and edged the win. Alex gave a great showing of himself with plenty more to come.

Jamie’s side reached the final of the Jim Power Tournament after a series of top class performances, including a goal in the final.

Unfortunately they were beaten, but Jamie impressed throughout the tournament. We are unbelievably proud to have both young men representing the club.

CONDOLENCES The club extends its deepest sympathies to the Sullivan family on the passing of Clem Sullivan, late of Ballyrichard Court, Carrick.

Funeral Mass was on Tuesday morning at 10.30 in St Nicholas Church, Carrick-on-Suir, followed by burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carrick Beg. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The club also extends its condolences to the O’Sullivan family on the passing of Ashok (Ash) Sennik, late of Slough, England. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Carrick United UNDER 17 B’S START ON A WIN Michael Coady’s charges took to the field for their first game of the season on Wednesday night last in Tom Drohan Park. Short a few players up on the age, the call up of some under 16s proved vital to the home teams cause.

Often a fiery affair the Carrick boys took an early lead against a Tramore Rangers side who were well able to mix it up through Alex O’Dwyer who’s firm header found the back of the net from a Ryan Prenderville corner. Carrick doubled their advantage on the 38th minute when a Glen Bompoh penalty was calmly converted.

The second half saw Tramore Rangers push hard but could not find a way past a resolute Carrick defence and on one of the Carrick breaks Tramore were forced to pull the attacking Carrick player down resulting in Glen scoring again from the spot kick. The step up to 45 minute halves was felt by some of the younger players but the bench was emptied by Coady and Carrick held out for a fine 3-0 victory on their initial outing.

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Wonderful evening of poetry, music and song at Templeneiry Church A walk across central Dublin inspires Song of Peace winner

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t was a case of standing room only at Templeneiry Church in Bansha on the evening of Wednesday August 20th, for the finals of the Tipperary International Song of Peace Contest and the Inaugural Darby Ryan International Poetry Contest.

The six finalists in both competitions were asked to perform on the night and with the exception of one poet living abroad the attendees were treated to some magical moments. The Tipperary International Song of Peace Contest was first up on the night and it was won by Dublin singer/songwriter, Kenny Grant, with his song titled “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes”.

Kenny received a crystal award and a cheque for €500. The announcement of the winning finalist was made by actor Patrick Bergin, who was Chair of the Judging Panel. Held in the beautiful surroundings of Templeneiry Church Bansha, there were six finalists, with the runner-up prize of the Mick Tuohy Perpetual Cup going to the Irish-German-Dutch collaboration of Buddy Sutton, Julius Wandelt and Peter Reinders with a song titled “It’s time for Peace”.

The Cup was presented to the winners by Cecilia Tuohy and Anna Tuohy Halligan, daughters of the late Mick Tuohy. Along with Patrick Bergin, the other adjudicators on the night were, Country Music Star, Louise Morrissey and Singer/Songwriter Nick McCarthy.

The winner of the Song Contest Kenny Grant is originally from Scotland, now living in Malahide, Ireland. Kenny is a previous winner of the Tipperary Song of Peace with his song “A Child in A War” in 2014. More recently, he co-wrote five songs for the album Cool to Be Kind by the English band Sunbirds, fronted by singer Dave Hemingway (formerly of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South).

Kenny’s entry for this year’s competition “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes”, describes a walk across central Dublin, from Custom House Quay on the River Liffey, where the haunting figures of the Irish Famine Memorial crouch towards the Jeanie Johnson famine ship, to the Grand Canal, where refugees fleeing famine, war and oppression in our own day have set up their makeshift camp.

The final of the inaugural Darby Ryan International Poetry Contest took place following the Song of Peace Contest. The winner of the Contest was Fidelma Nugent from Ballydrehid, Cahir, with her poem titled “The Weave of Home”.

Fidelma is a musician, poet, and choir director. She is currently undertaking a PhD in music, focusing on Catholicism in the choral works of Olivier Messiaen.

Her writing is deeply rooted in a sense of place, community, and memory. As both musician and poet, she is drawn to the rhythm and musicality of language, exploring how poetry and music echo and influence one another. She received a cheque for €300 from John Grogan, the great, great, great grandson of the late Darby Ryan.

There were also six finalists in the Poetry Contest and second prize went to Julie Ryan, Galbally, Co. Limerick, with her poem titled “The Undertaker”, and third to Sylvia Greene from Tipperary Town with her poem titled “The Garda and the Car”.

The Darby Ryan International Poetry Contest, which was initiated by John Grogan a great great great grandson of Darby Ryan, and his sister Claire, attracted over 300 entries.

A video of the evening’s performances, the text of the winning poems and some entrants that were awarded honourable mention, will be available to view on the Darby Ryan Poetry Contest website in due course.

Darby Ryan was born at Ashgrove, Bansha in 1777 and died in 1855 and is buried in Templeneiry graveyard.

- By Martin Quinn

ABOVE: Martin Quinn, actor Patrick Bergin, presenting Kenny Grant (Song of Peace Winner) with a cheque for €500 and Ruaidhri Devitt, at Templeneiry Church, Bansha.

RIGHT: Claire Grogan William, great, great, great, granddaughter of Darby Ryan, reading the poem The Bansha Bard, by Martin Quinn.

Song of Peace Committee Member, Ruaidhri Devitt, with Martin Quinn, Hon. Secretary Tipperary Peace Convention, presenting Kenny Grant with a crystal award on winning the 2025 Tipperary Song of Peace.

The presentation of the Mick Tuohy Perpetual Cup to Julius Wandelt and Peter Reinders.

The finalists in the Darby Ryan International Poetry Contest with the winner Fidelma Nugent in centre.

John Grogan, great, great, great, grandson of Darby Ryan announcing the winners of the Darby Ryan Poetry Contest.

The Song of Peace Judging Panel with the winner of the Tipperary International Song of Peace, Kenny Grant.

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Golden/Kilfeacle KIDDIES DISCO What a great night was had by all at the GAA back to school Kiddies Disco as DJ Francis rocked the tunes the kids loved to hear.

Huge thanks to Olivia, Steph, Aoibhean, Eimear, and Ava who had great fun with all the kids.

The five girls put a huge effort into making our disco a success, much appreciated by the committee.

Many thanks to our face painting duo of Ciara and Anna Mai. Excellent work done ladies and all the Kiddies were absolutely thrilled with the fun of tt all.

The GAA ladies committee are delighted with this event and keep an eye out for hopefully more upcoming events!!

HURLING Well done to our intermediate

hurlers and mentors on a good win last weekend over Kilsheelan/ Kilcash.

Well done also to our Junior B hurlers and mentors on a good win over Lattin Aherlow last weekend.

LOTTO The GAA club lotto jackpot now stands at a staggering €10,700 Tickets just €2 available locally and online at our new link Your support is very much appreciated.

BINGO The GAA club’s bingo continues every Thursday night at 8 o’clock in the GAA Complex. With over €3,000 prize money given out each night.

The GAA complex opens for bingo at 6 o’clock each Thursday

Marcella Collins evening with a shop open for your convenience.

REJUVENATEGOLDEN With autumn/winter days/ nights approaching our RejuvenateGolden Gym is once again on everyone’s mind.

Pilates & GymBelle Lifts Classes continue in our gym.

We are delighted to inform you that we have a fully equipped gym upstairs in the GAA complex that is suitable for absolutely all ages If you are looking for something different to do this autumn/ winter RejuvenateGolden Gym is definitely worth a look Open seven days a week from 7 am to 9 pm All info on joining this gym can be had by contacting Adrian on 087 2257095.

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Moyne/Templetuohy MONTH’S MIND MASS The Month’s Mind Mass for the late Dinny O’Halloran, Kilclooney, will take place in Moyne Church this Saturday evening, 30th August at 7.30pm.

NEWLY BAPTISED Recently baptised were Rían Kavanagh, Rathdowney, Poppy Shirley Ryan, Cooleeney, and Oisin Daniel Moore, Kilclooney.

We welcome them to our community.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA ­NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE Our Lady of Fatima National Pilgrimage will take place in Holycross Abbey this Sunday, 31st August. Rosary at 2.30pm followed by Stations of the Cross at 3pm, Anointing of the Sick at

This couple were having some craic on the dancefloor at the 2025 Bansha Agricultural Show on Wednesday of last week.

Ballylooby/Duhill GAA LOTTO Results of Ballylooby/Castlegrace Development Lotto Draw on 19th August. Numbers drawn: 5, 18, 20 and 26. No outright jackpot winner.

Next week’s jackpot €5,800.

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 PEERS STANDING STRONG TOGETHER/ U MATTER Peers Standing Strong Together/ U Matter will hold a free Community Coffee Morning on this Saturday, 30 h August.

We welcome everyone to St. Paul’s Community Centre Clogheen for a cuppa and a chat from 10am - 12pm.

CEMETERY MASSES Ballylooby Cemetery mass on Sunday, 7th September at 3.30 pm followed by prayers in Whitechurch Cemetery at 5 pm and at Tubrid at 5:45 pm Duhill Cemetery Mass on Sunday, 14th September at 3:30pm followed by prayers in Ballydrennan Cemetery at 5 pm and Castle-

grace Cemetery at 5:45 pm.

RAMBLING HOUSE Ballylooby Community Council Rambling House’s next session will take place in Ballylooby Community Hall on this Friday, 29th August at 8pm.

CLERICAL CHANGES IN THE LOCAL AREA We welcome Fr Taddeo Hammerle CC (native of Austria and a priest of the Order of Mary) an additional priest who will be helping in the local parishes.

We also welcome Fr Luke de Masi (a native of USA a priest of The Servants Home of the Mother Order) and assigned to Clogheen Burncourt and Ballyporeen and replacing Fr James Ayuba ( a native of Nigeria) who will be moving to Dungarvan.

Good wishes to all three priests in their new parochial duties.

EVENT IN MEMORY OF RONAN DWYER Last weekend we held a special event in memory of Ronan Dwyer.

A word of thank you to all who helped to make the event a success and to the families and friends who came along to support Lots of tired and sore bodies af-

Newcastle NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY MARKET EVERY FRIDAY Come along to Newcastle Community Market. It is on from 1-3 pm every Friday at Newcastle Community Hall carpark. Home Produce of salads, vegetables, honey, jams, hot cooked foods.

This is a community effort with funds going to Scoil Mhuire National School and the Naíonra.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Further info 0872405061.

RECENT DEATHS Sincere sympathies to the family of the late Eileen O’Neill, Gar-

Kathleen Moloney terwards for sure!

It was great to have Ballyporeen, Cahir and Fr Sheehy’s present playing in the tournament on the day as they would all have known and played for and against Ronan in previous times.

Congratulations to Cahir who won out on the day.

Most importantly it was a great day for former players to meet and catch up and play together again UNDER 7’S At the weekend our U7 boys fielded two teams in-an excellent blitz held by Fr Sheehy’s.

Both teams played Ardfinnan, Fr Sheehy’s and Moyle Rovers.

All boys played absolutely fantastic at the blitz! Great effort, teamwork, and loads of fun all round.

Thanks to all parents for bringing the boys to the blitz.

SCHOOLS RE-OPENING THIS WEEK It’s that time of the year again to return to eduction. Good wishes to all our students who return for another academic year and welcome to our new junior class and those who will be commencing second-level education, a new beginning!

Miriam O’Shea rancasey, Newcastle who passed away recently.

Condolences also to the family of the late Joan O’Doherty, (nee Egan), Gortmalogue, Clonmel and formerly of Kilnacarriga, Newcastle.

May they both rest in peace.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH CLUB Are you interested in being part of our community and working with young people? Newcastle Youth Club are looking for volunteers.

If you have a hour or two to spare one evening a week, We

would love to hear from you. Garda vetting is required.

For more information contact Miriam on 0871383147.

DUCK RACE IN THE GLEN, NEWCASTLE A heads up and an invitation to come along to the duck race in The Glen, Newcastle, on Sunday, 7th September at 12 midday.

Breakfast rolls 10 am to 12 midday in Newcastle Community Hall.

All proceeds will go to the Naíonra. All those who bought ducks previously will be included in the big race.

3.40pm and Mass at 4pm with Celebrant, Fr. Vincent Stapleton.

All are welcome.

TEMPLETUOHY SOCIAL DANCING A social dance will take place in Templetuohy, Community Centre, this Saturday, 30th August Music by Checkers. Refreshments served.

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

MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB Training has resumed for our juvenile athletes from 8 years of age and older each Tuesday and Friday evening from 7pm to 8pm at the track. We encourage new

Kilsheelan/Kilcash GAA NEWS Our Intermediate hurlers went under to Golden-Kilfeacle in Cahir on Saturday evening last on a scoreline of 2-20 to 2-15.

Our next outing is against Ballybacon-Grange in two weeks time.

Our senior footballers face Aherlow on Sunday next in Cashel in County Championship at 1.30pm.

All support greatly appreciated.

Our U17 hurlers had a hard fought win over Killenaule on Wednesday night last with two points to spare at the end.

COUNTY BOARD DRAW As we get close to our first draw of the year a reminder to all our promoters to ensure that all members are included for the fantastic prizes on offer.

KILSHEELAN UNITED/ SLIEVENAMON CELTIC TSDL U13 Boys Champion-

ship: Slievenamon Celtic FC 4-6 Shanbally United FC TSDL U15 Championship: Peake Villa FC 3-0 Slievenamon Celtic FC TSDL Youths Division 2: Kilsheelan United 4-3 Cashel Town FC TSDL Division 1: Galbally United FC 1-4 Kilsheelan United FC TSDL Division 3: Kilsheelan United FC 3-1 Cashel Town FC Big thanks to Donohill FC for hosting a brilliant blitz on Sunday 24th, great fun and excitement was had by all.

50/50 DRAW Congratulations to Aidan Grant on winning €332 for him, a great supporter from day one and committed supporter.

All support greatly appreciated and many thanks to all our patrons and supporters.

KILSHEELAN & KILCASH

Eibhlis Purcell 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 of €106 last week was Ber Spillane.

Thanks to everyone who contributes.

GAA The lotto jackpot will be €9,900 this week.

The six winners of the lucky dips were Sarah Slattery, Dan Quinlan (England), Josefa O’Dwyer, Imelda O’Flynn, Liam Stapleton, and Gary Breen.

The new County Board draw launches this week. Please contact your promoter who will provide details of how to sign up.

Declan Geoghegan PARISH NOTES There will be a collection for Gaza taken up at next weekend’s Masses. We are all conscious of the suffering in Gaza and this is chance to take positive action and help in some small way.

Thanks to all who joined in the Jubilee walk last Sunday and to all who helped make it a very successful and enjoyable afternoon.

Masses in Kilsheelan for the coming week: Thursday and Friday morning at 10am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in Kilsheelan on Friday morning at 9 am before Mass.

Saturday evening at 6 pm.

Masses in Kilcash for the coming week: Wednesday evening at 7.30pm – Exposition of the blessed sacrament will take place before Mass.

Sunday morning at 10am.

Eire Og Annacarty/­Donohill GAA Club RESULTS Commiserations to the Premier Intermediate Hurlers who were defeated by Boherlahan in their second game of the County Championship last Saturday.

Hard luck to the Junior Hurlers who lost to Solohead in the quarter finals, ending their campaign.

Under 13 A Hurlers were defeated by Galtee Rovers last Monday in their semi-final.

U17 Hurlers lost to Galtees.

FIXTURES Intermediate Football: County Championship v Golden\Kilfeakle on Friday 29th August in Clonoulty at 6.30pm.

Junior Football: West Championship v Golden\Kilfeakle on Sunday, 31st August in Annacarty at 12pm.

Premier Intermediate Hurling: County Championship v Silvermines on weekend 06-07 September. Details later.

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 Nathan Quinn who was on the Tipperary Under 16 football team that defeated Longford recently. Keep up the good work Nathan.

Also, a mention to Donnacha O’Grady who is part of the management team.

OPEN DOOR SATURDAYS We are encouraging parents to use the kitchen in the club on

Saturday mornings during juvenile training. Make a cuppa, chat, mingle and connect.

Kitchen will be open from 9:45.

EIRE OG LOTTO Lotto results for 19th August.

Jackpot: €3,000. Numbers drawn were 2, 10, 15, 27. No winners.

Second Chance: €500. Numbers drawn were 8, 15, 21, 30.

There were no winners.

Third Chance: €250. Numbers drawn were 1, 9, 21, 24. There were no winners.

Lucky Dip Winners: Josefa Fox, The Glebe - €50. Bridget Kennedy, Bishopswood - €30. Breda Breen, Rossacrowe - €30. Christy Kinane (online) - €30. Nellie O’Gorman, c/o P.P. O’Dwyer - €30.

Sellers’ Prize, €30: Eamon O’Brien.

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FETHARD NEWS Fethard Fancy Dress Parade “It was an honour to be part of such a vibrant event and to connect with so many members of our community” said Cecily, “We were grateful for our Kare Plus Mascot Bear ‘Cairde’ to get the opportunity to lead the Fancy Dress Parade alongside the healthcare professionals of the future, Jordi and Phoebe Hughes – twin children of Cecily Hughes, owner of Kare Plus and main sponsor of this year’s Heritage Day Fancy Dress parade in Fethard. They were accompanied by their friends Hannah Richards and Rian Marchetti, as the group made their joyful way up Fethard’s main street.

The parade concluded with the presentation of prizes for the best fancy dress costumes, awarded

by Cecily Hughes Kare Plus were delighted to be the main sponsor of the Fethard Heritage Festival Fancy Dress Parade, a highlight of this much-loved annual event in recognition of the creativity and community spirit on show.

This was the best Fancy Dress turnout in years and the winners of prizes picked by our three judges: Cecily Purcell, Killurney, Michael Brennan, Clonacody and Michael Mallon, Drumdeel, and sponsored by Kare Plus, along with a special ‘Best Historical’ entry sponsored by Fethard Historical Society, included,

1st ‘Matilda’, 2nd ‘Queen of the Jungle’, 3rd Highly Commended ‘Wizard of Oz’, 4th ‘Fethard Fairies’, 5th ‘Elsa& Gecko’.

Adult Original & Artistic: 1st ‘Dying Pub Trade’; 2nd, ‘The Tipp Tractor’. Joint Winners ‘Fethard Junior & Intermediate Blues’, and Fethard Ladies Football & Camogie Clubs’.

Best Group was ‘Super Marios’ entry from the O’Brien Family; and best overall group was ‘Fethard’s Little Mermaids’. Congratulations to all entries, We are already looking forward to next year’s event – the 100th anniversary Fethard Heritage Festival – which promises to be an extra special celebration of tradition, community, and fun.

The Heritage Day Festival is community organised by volunteers and Fethard & Killusty Community Council, and made possible with the very generous support of many local businesses and organisations, including Coolmore Stud, Lonergan’s Bar, Daltons Pharmacy, O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Kenny’s Centra, Tom Anglim, Tipperary County Council, The Heritage Council, An Garda Síochána, Tipperary Civil Defence and many more mentioned on fethardfestival.com our sincere thanks to everyone who helped in any way.

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ABOVE: ‘Fethard Under The Sea’ entry by the Melbourne family in Fethard Fancy Dress Parade on Heritage Day , August 24. BELOW: Members of the ‘Kare Plus’ team getting ready to take part in the Fancy Dress Parade.

75th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the Holy Year Cross The 75th anniversary of the parish pilgrimage to the Holy Year Cross on Slievenamon was all that we hoped for, and more.

The weather was perfect, the attendance was far more than expected, the food was in abundance. Adding to this, we had our Archbishop, Kieran O’Reilly in attendance once more this year; and after working on the original cross 75 years ago, we had Christy Williams, Dan Sheehan and John Slattery together once more, it was a perfect day.

The ceremony began at the Hill Wall, where Dermot O’Donnell led the walk to the cross. When we reached the Cross, John Lee was on hand with his trusty camera to do what he does best and photograph the event. When the walkers had returned to O’ Donnell’s field, Archbishop Kieran cel-

ebrated Mass, assisted by Fr Liam Everard PP, Fr Henry McNamara, OSA, and Fr Tom Breen AP. When Mass was over everyone was treated to tea and refreshments, and after being on the mountain that cup of tea really hit the spot.

A few ‘thank you’, are in order and if I leave anyone out, please remind me for next year. Firstly, a huge thank you as always to our host Keith O’ Donnell, for carrying on the tradition started by his parents Jimmy and Eileen many years ago, by letting us take over his field for a couple of days. To our Archbishop, Kieran, you have been with us twice, you will surely go for the ‘three in a row’. To our local clergy, Fr Liam, Fr Henry and Fr Tom, as always thank you for taking the time to be with us, your attendance is greatly appreciated.

I won’t even try to name everyone that helped out, you all know the part you played, and like a jigsaw, if you don’t have all the parts in place, the picture isn’t complete. The people we really need to thank are those who came from near and far to play your part in keeping this parish tradition alive.

It was heartwarming to see parents with their young children on the mountain, those memories will last them a lifetime.

It was also great to see so many past Fethard footballers and Killusty soccer players on the field, I half expected a match to start up.

Thanks to those of you who were there for the first time, we hope you enjoyed the day, and we hope you will be back again.

To our hardy annuals, who turn up year in year out, I know you will be back next year, it’s in your

DNA, there is nowhere else you would rather be.

If there is anyone who would like to help out and be involved in organising next year’s event, please come and join us, you don’t have to pass a test, you just must like tea and biscuits. Kevin Ryan.

BELOW: Three of the original 1950 attendees who were also present at the 75th Anniversary Mass at Holy Year Cross pilgrimage on Sunday, 17th August. The three are photographed here with Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly (back centre), Christy Williams (back left), Dan Sheehan (back right) and John Slattery (front).

A Smash Hit Comedy in aid of Fethard & District Day Care Centre A smash hit comedy ‘In The Window’ featuring Nuala McKeever, will take place in the Abymill Theatre for two nights, Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26, at 8pm, with cheese and wine reception at 7.15pm. Tickets are €25 available in Day Care Office and O’Sullivans Pharmacy. Proceeds are in aid of Fethard and District Day Care Centre.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, August 31, to the music of, ‘Peter Burke’. 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, August 21, 2025. The numbers drawn were 2, 9, 14, and 18. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Edwina Newport. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, August 28, will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Development Lotto

A group of young pilgrims photographed at Holy Year Cross on Slievenamon on Sunday, 17th August. Photo by Joe Kenny

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for August 19, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 10, 26, 29 and 33. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One lucky dip winner received €100: ‘Jean’. A further draw took place on Tuesday, August 26.

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News from the Community New Inn LAGGANSTOWN HANDBALL ALLEY 2025 This year, 2025, sees the 100th birthday of our beloved Lagganstown Handball Alley.

To mark the occasion, this 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 and the late great Duxie 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 and 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 & goodies. Looking forward to marking this milestone with neighbours, family & friends.

Thank you & hope to see you on the night.

CLOTHES COLLECTION The New Inn Community Centre is excited to announce its fundraising clothes collection is back on the following Thursday & Fridays: August 28 & 29; and September 4, 5, 11, & 12.

Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, 15th September, 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.

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, September 11th, at the community centre. 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 bou-

Sandra English

Wedding Bells for TJ & Claire Wedding Congratulations to TJ Ryan and Claire O’Dwyer on their recent marriage! TJ, the son of Timmy and Pat Ryan from Dangan, Cashel, and Claire, hailing from Rathnaveen, Tipperary Town, are now happily married. Claire is the daughter of Eamon and Eithne O’Dwyer. The couple tied the knot at Rockwell College and celebrated their reception at the beautiful Kilshane House.

Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness! quets for all occasions, including weddings and events. Olivia takes pride in being your local florist.

For more information, please contact Olivia’s Flowers directly on 086 2337390 or check out Olivia’s flowers on Facebook.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Mary Anne Healy / Eileen White with 12 games and in joint second place were Jane and Eugene Cooney and Sean Spillane/ Tom Tobin with 10 games each.

Table prizes to Martina Kelly / Liam Cleary and Dan Costigan / Pakie Hyland. Well done all.

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

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO Lotto results from rom Monday, 18th August. Numbers drawn are 5, 9, 13, 24 - NO WINNER(S) Lucky Dips x4: Phil Ryan (Phil Ryan), Breda Ryan (Michael Pur-

Ballyporeen FUNDRAISING DISCO Ballyporeen Fundraising Disco for local Community First Responders This Saturday in Ballyporeen Hall a fundraising 70s & 80’s Reeling in the Years Disco from 8.30 to 10.30pm where fancy dress

is preferrable but optional. All funds raised are for the Ballyporeen/Skeheenarinky Community First Responders (CFR). Tickets are €10 and available at Post Office, Pat Russell’s and Eventbrite.

This is a Ballyporeen Community Council promoted event and ap-

cell), Joe Harty (John Cooney) Colm Quinn (RR).

Many thanks for your continued support! This week’s jackpot is €13,600.

DEAR PARISHIONERS In Fr. Bobby’s absence, the Cashel priests will take 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. com. 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.

Neil Donovan peal to all to support this worthy cause that have and continue to do remarkable work not just in the Ballyporeen/Skeheenarinky area but along with their counterparts in Newcastle, offer support services to a wide area in South Tipperary and surrounds.

Send us your Community News Email: info@tippecho.ie

Mullinahone THANK YOU FR. DANNY The local community would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our much-loved Fr. Danny as he leaves Mullinahone parish for pastures new. His leadership during the difficult days of COVID kept our community connected and supported, even when we could not gather in person.

Over the years, he has been part of so many joyful occasions – guiding couples into marriage, welcoming new life through baptisms – and he has stood alongside countless family members in times of loss, offering comfort and hope.

Fr. Danny’s warmth, good humour, and genuine care for people has left a lasting mark on our parish and while we are sad to see him move on, we know he will bring the same kindness and commitment to his new parish family.

Thank you, Fr Danny, for everything – and may God bless you in the next chapter of your ministry.

CONDOLENCES Sincere condolence to the family of Pat Brennan Ballylanigan Mullinahone who passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of South Tipperary General Hospital Clonmel on 24th July.

Pat is predeceased by his son Michael.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Breda, daughters Bridget and Eileen, sons James and Patrick, aunt Mary grandchildren Michael, JJ, Patrick, Liam Óg, Ada and Tadgh, daughter-in-law Gil-

Fr Danny O’ Gorman said his last Mass in St. Michael’s Church’ Mullinahone on Friday, 22nd August. Fr O’Gorman has been moved to his new parish of Ballina and Boher. lian, sons-in-law James and James and many neighbours and friends.

May Pat rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family of Linda O’Keeffe, Roseville, Callan Road, Kilkenny and Mullinoly, Mullinahone.

Linda is predeceased by her father Tom, brother Eamon and nephew Thomas.

Linda will be sadly missed by her mother Josie, sisters Miriam, Carmel and Sandra, brothers in law Noel, Michael and Noel.

Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May Linda rest in peace.

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS Last week’s lotto draw took

Sologhead ACE OF HEARTS DRAW We had no winner to our €3,700 jackpot on offer last week and was increased to €3,800 for last Monday night, 25th August.

The following are our runners-up prizewinners, €50 to Chloe McMahon, €25 each to Cathal and Lucy Breen Dundrum, Jack Leonard Tipperary, Pat Irwin Monard, Martin Stapleton Ballylahiff.

Ger Riordan who celebrated a significant birthday milestone recently took the promoters prize.

Well done Ger and many thanks to everyone who continue to support our weekly fundraiser.

ST NICHOLAS FC The winner of their weekly 50/50 fundraiser for 20th August was MJ Buckley and Lauma c/o Junction Bistro Bar and the free Christmas draw entry for €1000 went to Catherine Casey Tramore Co. Waterford.

On the playing front the new season resumed with a 5-0 defeat in the TSDL Division 2 to newly promoted Mullinahone who came, saw and conquered an un-

Sinead Moore place on Monday, 18th August.

The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 15, 18. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €6,500.

As there was no ‘Match 3’ winner, five lucky dip winners each received €30.

Congratulations to Rebecca Gorey, Elaine and Philip Lynch, Josie Duggan, Alex, Josh and Luke Britton, Paul Luttrell.

To be in with a chance of winning next week’s jackpot tickets can be purchased in all local businesses and from committee members.

SPLIT THE POT DRAW The split the pot draw took place on Wednesday, 20th August.

Congratulations to Josie O’Keeffe who was last week’s lucky winner of €130.

For your chance to split next week’s pot envelopes can be purchased in all local businesses for just €2.

MULLINAHONE VILLAGE TIDY TOWNS The weekly village clean up will take place this Thursday at 7pm meeting in the church carpark.

Please come and give a hand for just one hour. Your help is greatly appreciated.

MULLINAHONE FREE COURSES Learn in a friendly relaxes settings in a small group.

Monday mornings: BASIC COMPUTERS Monday evenings: SMART PHONE. Contact Kathleen (087 2420895) or Peter (086 0437260).

Tommy Fitzgerald der - strength St Nicholas side at Bohertrime.

With no fixtures scheduled for week ending August 30/31, games will resume w/e September 6//7.

SOLOGHEAD GAA Sologhead qualified for the Semi Final of this years West Junior B Hurling championship with a hard earned three point margin victory over match favourites Eire Óg. Played in Dundrum on Friday evening last, first half goals by Declan Riordan (after six minutes) and Anthony Owens proved decisive in the 2-13 to 0-16 winning scoreline and will now go on to meet Clonoulty Rossmore in the West Semi Final which is fixed for 6th September. (See full match report in this edition) RESULTS Junior B Hurling West Qt Final, Sologhead 2-13 Eire Óg 0-16 U13B Hurling West Final, Clonoulty Rossmore 2-10 Emly Sologhead 2-8 FIXTURES Friday, 29th August, West Junior A Football Semi Final: Sologhead v Arravale Rovers, Lattin

6.30pm.

Saturday, 6th September, West Junior B Hurling Semi Final: Sologhead v Clonoulty Rossmore, 6pm, Venue TBC. Ladies Football, U12, Sunday, 31st August: Sologhead v Arravale Rovers, Sologhead 7pm.

LEAVING CERT / BACK TO SCHOOL To all our students who received their Leaving Cert results during the week congratulations and irrespective of marks achieved I hope you go on to your chosen college and start out on career of your choice.

To all boys and girls starting Primary School (Monard NS) for the first time I hope you have a great day, make plenty friends and similarly a great day for your parents who will be equally anxious everything goes to plan.

BEST WISHES To any of our parishioners who may be ill in hospital or recupirating at home at this time we send you our best wishes and look forward to seeing you out and about in the near future.

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News from the Community Bansha/Kilmoyler GALTEE ROVERS ST. ­PECAUN’S On Sunday, in Clonoulty, our junior A hurlers were defeated

by Cashel King Cormacs on a score of 5-18 to 1-15 in the West semi-final.

In the West junior C championship Arravale Rovers were defeated by 4-6 to 2-10 in the quarter-final played in Sean Treacy Park, on Saturday.

This Friday at 6.30pm in Dr Morris Park our intermediate footballers play Moyne Templetuohy in the second round of the County championship.

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 €3,050.

Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Laura Simpson, John P Dwyer, Liam Tuohy and Kay McCarthy.

Seller’s prize €20: Michael Sean O’Connell.

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

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

Send us your Community News Email: info@tippecho.ie

Michael Barry Tickets available from promoters and committee members..

TIPPERARY GAA CLUBS DEVELOPMENT DRAW The 2025-26 Tipperary GAA Clubs Development draw is now on sale and the first draw is due to take place this coming 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 Thanks for supporting.

There was a great selection of vintage vehicles at the Bansha Show on Wednesday of last week, 20th August.

The Skeheenarinky Vintage Run will take place on Sunday, 14th September. See Burncourt notes below for details of the event run in memory of Tom Conway and in aid of South Tipp Hospice.

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Tipperary hurlers, Conor and Johnny (with the Liam MacCarthy Cup) and Emma, Sineád and Emma from the Galtee Rovers Club (with the Under 14 Cups) at the Bansha Show held on Wednesday, 20th August in the west Tipperary village.

Templederry SYMPATHY We extend the sympathy of our community to Peter and Josephine Ryan, Curreeney, on the death of their mother Nancy Ryan (Nee Darmody Cooleen) who was laid to rest during the week.

We also extend our sympathies to the extended Ryan and Darmody families.

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES MASS The August Anniversaries Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evening next August, 30th in Templederry Church at 7 pm.

A lighted candle, commemorating each person remembered at the Mass will already be on the Altar , and can be taken home by

a family member after the Mass.

Contact Templederry Parish office, in good time, with the names you would like to have included .

A voluntary contribution would be appreciated.

PARISH OFFICE: The Parish Office will be open each Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. People may contact the Office to Book Masses, etc or to request information from the Parish Records. Phone 0504/52988. 087/6564933 during the opening hours or email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO Last week’s Lotto draw was held in Michael Hogan’s, Templederry, and there was no winner of the

Margaret Kennedy Jackpot.

This week’s draw will be in Kennedys, Killeen and the jackpot will be €4,600.

RETURN TO SCHOOL This week sees the pupils from Templederry National School return after the Summer holidays.

We wish all the present pupils, together with the new pupils The very best for the coming year. We also welcome back all the teachers and staff and say a welcome to the new teacher.

We also wish the pupils from sixth class, who are starting on their secondary school journey the very best as they move forward.

SKEHEENARINKY VINTAGE RUN Always a great day in the local calendar when the Skeheenarinky Vintage Club and all makes of tractors, cars, motorcycles mass in the grounds of the local school.

This is a huge event for the locality organised by a small club who have done so much worthwhile fundraising for many projects.

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

This year 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 work of Skeheenarinky Vintage Club.

OFF TO SECONDARY SCHOOL A chapter closes, another opens

Breeda Fitzgerald for Alana, Ava, Ciara, Cormac, Hannah, Isaac, Isabelle, Keira Luisne, Ollie, Robbie, Ruth and Ryan from Burncourt National School whom we wish every blessing and success in their chosen post primary schools.

FAREWELL AND BEST ­WISHES TO MS. BLAKE All in Burncourt National School wish Ms. Christina Blake the very best of luck in her new position in Lisnamrock National School. Christina will be greatly missed by all in Burncourt School.

WRITING WORKSHOP Terri Ryan, a professional storyteller, author and teacher will hold a Writing Workshop at Mountain Lodge, Glengarra on Friday, 5th September at 10.30 am.

The Workshop is made possible by the Arts Office Tipperary County Council which Burncourt Community Council appreciate.

As numbers are limited, places must be booked as soon as possible. Contact 0876967661.

A shuttle bus from the car park to the Lodge will be available.

RETURN BANK

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

COMMUNITY SOCIAL SPACE The Social Space in Burncourt Community Hall continues on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm.

Open to all. Please come along and share your ideas as to how this space and time could be used storytelling, reading, recipe swopping, writing, crafts, board games….

Those attending are enjoying the opportunity.

WILL WE BRING THE SCARECROWS BACK? Burncourt’s Pumpkin Festival will take place once again in October? After a break last year- will we bring the Scarecrows Back? Let us know.

NEWS ITEMS? Items for the Burncourt Notes, please email to breedafitzgerald@ gmail.com or contact 0876967661 by 6pm on the Sunday prior to publication.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB

PREMIER JUNIOR F ­ OOTBALL FIXTURES Following our round 1 victory over Kiladangan by 1-14 to 1-4 we play JK Brackens (Templemore) on this coming Saturday, 30th August in Clonoulty at 5 pm. All support appreciated.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our most recent lotto were 3, 6, 14, and 22. There was no outright jackpot winner.

We had three ‘Match 3’ winners of €50 eachNiall O’Connor Online, Kevin Dowling Burncourt, Roseleen Morrissey Clogheen.

Next week’s jackpot will be for €8,550 and will take place in Halleys Bar in Clogheen.

Thanks for your continued support.

UNDER 7 FOOTBALL BLITZ We hosted an under 7 football blitz in Clogheen on Saturday. The visitors were Ardfinnan, Moyle Rovers, Ballylooby and Clerihan.

UNDER 11 HURLING BLITZ We played an U11 Munster hurling blitz in Semple Stadium last week against Abbeyside Ballinacourty (Waterford), Portroe and Emly. The boys had a great time playing on the field of legends and getting the full tour.

RONAN DWYER FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Our over 35’s attended the Ronan Dwyer football tournament on Saturday. Ronan was well known to many in Fr. Sheehy’s and we were delighted to be able to contribute to a great day hosted by Ballylooby Castlegrace.

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News from the Community Gortnahoe/Glengoole FIRST R ­ ESPONDERS (CFRS) These are trained local volunteers who arrive before an ambulance, giving lifesaving help when it’s needed most. Volunteers are urgently needed in Gortnahoe area. Details available at a community meeting in Gortnahoe Hall this Wednesday evening, 27th at 7.30pm.

FR OLLIE MAHER The parish of Urlingford, Johnstown & Galmoy bid farewell to Fr Ollie who is to take up a new appointment as parish priest in Ballyragget/Conahy & Lisdowney.

He was given a standing ovation last Saturday evening in Urlingford. Fr Ollie has been parish priest of Urlingford for over 14 years and he was so involved in community and school life in the three parishes he served. He also had many friends in the parish of Gortnahoe Glengoole.

We wish Fr Ollie the best in his new parish and now look forward to the new parish priest appointed Fr Eamonn O’Gorman and we wish him success in that role.

YOUTH CLUB Registration night this Friday, 29th August in Gortnahoe Community Hall at 7pm. Places are allocated on first come first served basis. Annual Membership - €30 for one child or €50 per family.

MEN ON THE MOVE ­EXERCISE CLASSES Men on the Move Exercise Classes with Biddy O’Dwyer return on Monday, 1st September in MFRC, Glengoole, 11:15am – 12:15pm.

Enjoy some light exercise fol-

lowed 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 this Friday, 29th August in Derrynaflan Theatre, Horse and Jockey Hotel at 8.30pm. Doors open 8pm. Tickets €15 TEXT 086 1960157 to reserve.

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.

LEGION OF MARY Visiting legionaries will be outside both churches this weekend 30th and 31st August to meet people after Mass.

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 Lawrence

Kevin Cleary (Rockwell Rovers) takes off with Paddy Chapman (Lattin-Cullen) for company during the Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship semi-final at Canon Hayes Park, Golden on Saturday evening last. Pic Francis Coughlan.

Richard Dunne Foley who is a regular bingo player and who won €228 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.

MONSTER METAL SCRAP COLLECTION FUNDRAISER In aid of Cathedral Reroofing Project at Thurles Mart, this Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th August. All types of Scrap Metal accepted. Collection Service available – please contact Phil on 087 2420074.

MICHAEL NOLAN RIP The death has occurred of Michael Nolan, Ballinastick, Coalbrook, Thurles, on 16th August. Peacefully in the kind care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Predeceased by his loving wife Nuala (nee O’Mahoney), sisters Mary, Julianne, brother Tom. Sadly missed by his brother Willie, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, and friends.

Michael reposed at O’Connell’s Funeral Home Killenaule last Tuesday evening. Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday morning in Ss Patrick & Oliver Church, Glengoole followed by burial in adjoining Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

Clogheen DEEPEST SYMPATHIES Our hearth felt condolences are extended to the Walsh family Rooska Cahir on the recent death of Noreen who passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Noreen, daughter of Pat and Helen, sister of Brid and her brother in law Seamus, aunt to Bobby and Tess, and all her extended family. Following requiem mass on Saturday in Ballylooby church Noreen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

VEE ROVERS F.C Youths: Shanbally United youths played their first league game of the season away to Mullinahone on Saturday. This new look team settled into their task quickly and contested every ball in the first half which reached the interval scoreless.

Shanbally went in front in the 66th minute when Harry Byrne worked hard to put his side in front. Ten minutes later the home side failed to convert a penalty and Shanbally were let off the hook.

Five minutes later however their luck ran out when a second pen-

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Drangan/Cloneen ST PATRICK’S GAA CLUB LOTTO Lotto results from Tuesday, 12th August: 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.

Congrats to all and thanks to everyone for their continued support.

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 9, 12, 13, 15.

No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday, 2nd September for a jackpot of €16,600.

Don’t miss out, play online or in your local shops, pubs, garages or hairdressers and it could be you.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALL SOUTH FINAL Our second 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. Patrick’s but a great comeback in the second half saw us behind by just thee points at the final whistle when the score read 2-14 to 3-8 in favour of Clonmel Óg.

Losing Frank Meagher to in-

PJ English alty was awarded, which seemed very harsh to the visiting supporters. This time Mullinahone scored and so the game finished level at 1–1.

A solid performance by Shanbally in their first competitive outing.

The juniors were away to Suirside at Grange on Sunday.

An evenly contested first half saw Vee take the lead on 41 mins when Shane McGrath finished a corner to the Suirside net.

The second half was only two minutes old when the home side levelled from a free kick which deflected off the wall to deceive the Rovers keeper.

The home side then dominated for a time but failed to add to their tally. Vee rallied in the last ten minutes but the winning goal eluded them and so the game finished all square at 1–1.

CONDOLENCES The club send their condolences to Tommy Lewis, Hon. Secretary of TSDL League, on the death of his brother Bobby Lewis, and to all Bobby’s family. May he rest in peace.

jury 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.

JUNIOR HURLING Both our Junior Hurling teams were in knockout action last weekend. Our Junior A’s were 1st up when they took on Cahir on Friday in Ned Hall Park in the South Semi Final. Unfortunately we came up short by a point when a number of questionable calls didn’t go our way.

Final score was 2-17 to 1-21.

We would like to thank players and management on their efforts throughout the year.

Our Junior B Hurlers took on Clerihan in the South Quarter Final last Sunday. In an entertaining game that went to extra-time we came out by a goal on a scoreline of 2-19 to 1-19. Semi Final will take place on weekend of 6/7.

UNDER 19 FOOTBALL Our U19 Footballer’s took on Carrick Swan in the South Final last Wednesday in Monroe. After a slow start they won by six points, 2-10 to 1-7.

Captain Finn Madigan received the Cup from South Board chairman and fellow club man Nicholas Moroney.

Oran Gahan received the Man of the Match award.

Our U19 Hurlers take on Moyle Rovers in the South Final this Wednesday, 27th August in Fethard at 6:30 pm.

Our Junior A Footballers take on Carrick Swan in the South Semi Final this Friday in Kilsheelan at 6:30 pm.

UNDER 15 HURLING On Thursday evening last our under 15 hurlers defeated Ballingarry by 7-10 to 2-12 in Anner Park.

INTER CO. U15 FOOTBALL On Saturday week 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 victorious by 2-13 to 2-5.

Well done to Jack and Tom on being selected for the Tipperary team.

INTER CO. U14 FOOTBALL On Saturday week last in Kilrossanty Mikey and Robbie O’Brien lined out for South Tip-

Nicholas Moroney perary 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 Saturday last our under 17 hurlers drew with Durlas Óg when the score was 3-12 each in Anner Park Cloneen.

The team was Jamie Holohan, Aidan Morrissey, Dane Outram, Eoin O’Brien, Daniel Holden, Conor Danagher, Bobby Purcell, Nathan Gleeson, Donnacha Foley, Tiernan O’Brien, Eoin Horan, Turlough Moroney, Darragh Fitzgerald, Jack O’Donnell, 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 SOUTH TIPP FINAL On Saturday last in Fethard our boys defeated Skeheenarinky in the under 13 South Tipperary C hurling final by 1-10 to 1-7.

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 Lawrence, Tiernan McMahon.

UNDER 19 FOOTBALL On Wednesday last August 20 our under 19 footballers defeated Carrick Swans by 2-10 to 1-7 in Monroe. They now play Moneygall-Clonakenny in the County Semi Final.

JUNIOR A FOOTBALL Fri Aug 29 in Kilsheelan at 6.30 St. Patricks V Carrick Swan U15 HURLING FIXTURES Thurs Sept 4 in Grangemockler at 6.45 Grangemockler-Ballyneale V St. Patricks U19 HURLING SOUTH FINAL Wed Aug 27 in Fethard GAA Park at 6.30 St. Patricks V Moyle Rovers

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Clonmel MEN’S NOTES An extremely busy week in Clonmel Golf Club with a small piece of history being created along the way. On Monday, we had Pat Quinlan’s President prize to juniors where Cillian O’Reilly was best of the rest with a tremendous score of 42 points .

Thursday , saw the eagerly anticipated return of the Paddy Wall memorial Comeragh Scratch Cup which is generously sponsored by the Wall family. Boys and girls from 7 different clubs took to the fairways in Clonmel and congratulations to Moya McGarry who created history becoming the first winner of a junior girls competition in Clonmel Golf Club.

Our very own Junior Captain Master Kevin Barry came out on top in the boys with an incredible gross score of 73 and I look forward to next year continuing the trend with entries and number of clubs represented increasing year on year.

Friday and Saturday was the turn of the adults to take part in Mr.Pat Quinlan’s President Prize for 2025 and over 180 members played over the two days which was an incredible show of support for President Pat. The weather was perfect over the two days and the incredible scoring was a reflection of the course and playing conditions present. There was only three points separating 1st and 6th place in the prizes showing just how tightly bunched the scoring was.

Congratulations to Adrian Johnson on being victorious in winning Pat Quinlan’s President Prize 2025 with an excellent round of level par which translated to 44 points, beating Micheal Kenny and Grace Buckley by the narrowest margin of a single point. Well done to everyone who took part.

Fixtures Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st Sports Tax 2-Man Champagne Scramble The Hub will run all week (after 2pm on Saturday) Bulmers Open Singles will return to being played Monday,Friday& Sunday with drainage works completed.

Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September will see the final major of the Year , Autumn Medal kindly sponsored by Careys Bar. Results Pat Quinlan’s President Prize Overall Winner Adrian Johnson 44 pts 1st Lady Grace Buckley 43 pts 1st Gent Micheal Kenny 43 pts Gross Ciaran Kenrick 71 3rd Billy Bergin 43 4th Helena Wade 42 5th Mary Smyth 42 6th Jack Duggan 41

2nd Gross Liam Phelan 72 JUNIOR GOLF NOTES Thursday last we played the Paddy Wall (Comeragh Scratch Cup) for juniors. This event played in the memory of club stalwart Paddy Wall and was kindly sponsored by his family. It was a tremendous success with juniors coming from over seven different clubs, the winner with a gross score of 73 was our own Kevin Barry followed home by Michael Murray and in third spot John Keane from Cahir G.C. A big thank you to all the juniors who took part ,both boys and girls and a big congratulations to Moya McGarry who won the girls section.

On Monday next week continue on with our golf program with a 10am start.

LADIES NOTES Results: BARLO MOTORS LADIES OPEN DAY - 3 Person Scramble - Wednesday 20th August:- 1st: Margaret Renehan/Chris O’Connor/Breda Hogan - 103pts 2nd: Eleanor Devaney/Marian Hanrahan/Judy Morrissey - 102pts c/b 3rd: Sinead Corbett/ Fiona Maher/Edel Mulcahy - 102pts 4th: Emma Keating/Helen O’Donoghue/Marie Keating - 99pts.

Eileen Murphy Perpetual Trophy Qualifier. Saturday 9th to Friday15th August:- 1st: Betty Lonergan and Helen O’Donoghue - 40pts.

Congratulations to Helen and Betty who will represent Clonmel Golf Club in the final in Cork Golf Club on Monday, 1st September.

9 Hole Club Singles Stableford - Saturday16th August. 1st: Catherine Ryan (23) 20pts Fixtures: This week’s competition Sunday 24th & Wednesday 27 August:Ryan Thomas Jewellers - 18 Holes Singles Stableford.

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

Saturday 30th August:- 9 Hole Club Singles Stableford Competition The Hub 12 Hole Summer Series continues.

Friday 29th August: Annual South Tipperary Hospice Golf Classic will be held at Clonmel Golf Club - 3 Ball Champagne Scramble – any combination.

Booking for members on BRS. Visitors – please call the office or Pro Shop on 052-6124050.

Dates for your Diary: Saturday 6th & Wednesday 10th September Eileen Kavanagh Memorial Cup POY – 18 Hole Stableford Saturday 13th & Wednesday 17th September Ladies’ Vice-Captain’s Prize POY (Marion O’Neill) – 18 Hole Sta-

bleford.

JUNIOR GIRLS ARE HISTORY MAKERS History was made at Clonmel Golf Club last week as junior girls from the club competed for the very first time in the Paddy Wall Perpetual Trophy which is generously sponsored by the Wall family. A proud moment for the club and an inspiring step forward for the future of the game. Congratulations to Moya McGarry becoming the first winner of a junior girls competition in Clonmel Golf Club and well done also to Lauren Trehy and Maria Murray.

President’s Prize Congratulations to our President, Pat Quinlan, on his very successful President’s Prize at the weekend. We enjoyed great golf over two days and a wonderful turnout and thankfully good weather to go with it.

Congratulations also to Adrian Johnson who was this years winner of Mr. Pat Quinlan’s President’s Prize with a fantastic score of 44pts.

The 1st Lady prize was won by Grace Buckley with a great score of 43pts. Well done also to the following ladies who were in the winning enclosure, Helena Wade 4th with 42pts c/b, Mary Smyth 5th with 42pts.

The Past President’s prize was won by Maud Shee with 37pts.

Well done to all who played and congratulations to all the prize-winners.

Thanks to Pat for making the President’s Prize such a memorable and enjoyable occasion.

Congratulations to Adrian Johnson on being victorious in winning Pat Quinlan’s President Prize at Clonmel Golf CLub with an excellent round of level par which translated to 44 points.

Kevin Barry won the 2025 Paddy Wall Perpetual Trophy today with a 73 gross. He received the trophy from Noel Wall as record numbers took to the fairways.

Congratulations to Lauren Trehy, Moya McGarry and Maria Murray who are the first junior girls from Clonmel Golf Club to compete in the Paddy Wall Perpetual Trophy competition.

Carrick-on-Suir RESULTS Midweek 9H S/F White Tees – 19/8/25 1st – Anthony Fitzpatrick (PH 7) - 23 pts 2nd –Jack Walsh (PH 6) - 22 pts 3rd – Johnny Carroll (PH 5) – 21 pts c/b Open 18 Hole S/F W/Ts -21/8/25 1st – John Needham (PH 13) 48 pts 2nd – James P Power (PH 26) – 34 pts c/b Weekend 9H S/F W/Ts – 23/8/25 1st – Alan Byrne (PH 7) - 22 pts August Medal 18H Stroke Blue Tees 23/8/2025 1st – Trevor Kiely (PH 12) - 66 pts 2nd – John Corcoran (PH 28) 68 pts c/b Gross: Ger Bagg (PH 4) – 76 pts 3rd – Thomas Larkin (PH 13) – 68 pts 18H Stableford White Tees 23/8/25 1st – David Whelan (PH 13) -

39pts c/b 2nd – Joe Cooney (PH 20) – 39 pts c/b 3rd – James G Kirwan (PH 17) – 39 pts Ladies 9H Stableford 20/8/25 1st Maura O’Donoghue (PH 15) 18 pts c/b 2nd Mary Walsh (PH 13) 18 pts c/b Ladies 18H Stableford 20/8/25 1st Emily Comerford (PH 37) 38 pts 2nd Aileen Fitzpatrick (PH 28) 37 pts c/b Gross Connie Walsh (PH 15) 21 Gross pts Mixed Foursomes kindly sponsored by Audrey Fitzpatrick/Breda Comerford/K.V. O’Donnell 22/8/25 1st Bradley Kirwan & Audrey Fitzpatrick 29 Nett pts 2nd Ger Woods & Tina Woods 31 Nett pts 3rd John Flynn & Breda Comerford 33 Nett pts c/b 4th Martin Ellis & K.V. O’Donnell 33 Nett pts c/b

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County Tipperary LADIES GOLF Defibrillator training will be offered in September depending on numbers. Dates and times to follow. This is a valuable skill to have and could save a life. If you would like to attend training or need to update your current certificate, please call 086 8049189 Our Tuesday golf was a single and the winner was Rena Ryan; lucky dip winners were, Libby Ryan and Pauline Treacy.

Our Medal competition last week was an 18-hole stroke and was Captain Danny O’Dwyer’s prize to the Ladies.

The winner was Pauline Treacy (25.6) 67 nett, in 2nd place Isobel Hayes (20.4) 69 net Gross Sheena Ryan (12.8) 83 gross. 4th Mary O’Donnell (30.7) 72 nett. 5th Hanora Cahill Connery (49.2) 72 nett.

Saturday August 23th saw our Munster Challenge Trophy team out against Williamstown in Dundrum. The team was Elizabeth Hayes, Carmel Lowth, Kitty Byrne, Rena Ryan & Sadie Quirke.

Reserves Marie Holohan & Catherine Moloney. The Ladies had made it to the 4th round and had the advantage of playing on their home course, it was a very tense and tight match throughout but playing our own course was the advantage and Co. Tipperary Golf & Country Club secured the win over Williamstown.

Congratulation to the Team and their managers Jacinta Coman and Niamh Chadwick and a special thank you to their caddies.

They now travel to Kinsale to play Muskerry in the regional semi-final 14th September.

Our last mixed scramble of the season was held last Thursday and was kindly sponsored by Patsy O’Connor the format was a champagne scramble with two scores to count.

The winning teams were 1st Carmel Lowth, Carol Ferncombe, Pat Ryan & Niall McKeown (57).

2nd Brigid Sherman, Rochelle & Jacon Keane Grenville Stockil (55). 3rd Rena Ryan, Breeda O’Donnell, Desie O’Neill & Thoms Moran (52) 5th Ailish Hayes, Hanora Cahill Connery, Declan Costello & Patsy O’Connor.

Our Golf this week is an 18hole competition 24th & 27th August and a 9-hole Qualifier.

President Jenny Lawerence Prize is on next weekend Saturday 30th Sunday the 31st of August.

On behalf of the Ladies club, we wish President Jenny the very best for her weekend of Golf.

At our prizegiving night last Friday Josie Alley was on hand to present the ladies with their beautiful prizes and we would like to thank Josie for all her support to the Ladies club throughout the

Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club ladies played in the Josie Alley sponsored competition at Dundrum House Golf & Leisure Club. Standing L to R: Sheena Ryan, Helena Ryan & Mary O’Donnell. Seated L to R: Lady Captain Marie Graves, Amy O’Sullivan (competition winner), Josie Alley competition sponsor) & President Jenny Lawrence.

Templemore Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club Maher Cup played in Dundrum Golf & Leisure Club. The Maher Cup is kindly sponsored

by P.J. Maher, long-time member and past captain, a position he held in 1998.

Standing L to R: Vincent Carr, Niall McNicholas, Joe Burke, Aidan Murphy & Oisin Slattery. Seated L to R: Captain Danny O’Dwyer, P.J. Maher (Sponsor), Oliver Carr (winner of the Maher Cup) & President Jenny Lawrence.

years.

MEN’S GOLF: Midweek 9-hole Stableford Aug 18th – 22nd.

1st, Tom O’Donnell (14) 24 pts; 2nd Michael Ryan R/G (10) 21 pts; 3rd Jack Ryan (Cluen) (1) 16 points Two’s winners Thomas O’Donovan, Paul O’Connor Declan Ryan, received €24 each.

Weekend Singles Stableford Aug 22nd & 23rd.

In 1st place Greg Marchall H/ Cap 18 with 44 points 2nd John Buckley H/Cap 19 with 42 points Best Gross Adam Buckley H/ Cap 2 with 35 points 3rd John O’Donovan H/Cap 22 with 42 points President Jenny Lawerence Prize is on next weekend Saturday 30th Sunday the 31st of August.

On behalf of the Men’s club, we wish President Jenny the very best for her weekend of Golf.

SENIORS GOLF: Results of Seniors Golf Tuesday 19th August as follows: In 1st place Pat Leahy, John O’Donovan, Noel Gleeson, Eamon O’Dwyer 46.7, 2nd Joe Treacy, Michael Maher, Tom O’Donnell, Liam Treacy 48.8

CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND 29th, 30th and 31th August.

The Classic is a much-needed resource in raising funds for course updates. Full support will be appreciated. Also prizes for Ladies, Seniors, and non-golfers.

Entry fee €120 for team of 4.

Contact Sean Lee 0872218506.

Please support.

SOCIAL MIX 1st. S Bourke, F Shortt, M Hogan 30.5. 2nd. T Stapleton, K Fogarty, M Walsh 30.8.

Well done all.

SCRATCH CUPS Results of Scratch Cups played on 15th/17th August: Intermediate - C Healy 85 (45,40); Minor - P O’Connell 87. Nett 1st J Hassett 69, 2nd Jim Ryan 70.

No entries for Junior Cup. Congratulations to all.

MEN’S SENIORS The seniors enjoyed a good afternoon last week. The course was in great order, the weather was warm a few spittles of rain but not much so there was no excuse for indifferent scoring and true to the seniors the seven trams scoring reflected the conditions.

In 1st. place with an agreeable 56 points was Albie Egan, Pat O’Connell, Paschal Whelan and Jim Casey. In 2nd. place on a respectable 54 points were Mick Carey, Ambrose Purcell, Pat Maher and Jimmy Middleton. In 3rd. with a pleasing 52 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and John Stapleton.

Well played all.

DIAGEO MIXED TEAM Well done to the Diageo team who beat Edenderry in Templemore.

day 18th August 2025 The winner was Kathleen Ryan (PH 23) with 21 Points.

Second was Breda Delahunty (PH 19) with18 Points.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Big Congratulations to our Ladies Munster Cup Winners, Deirdre O’Neill, Breda Keating and Caitlin Fitzgerald. What a team.

JUNIORS NOTES Best wishes to our amazing Lady Captain for next Sunday from all our Junior golfers!

Please note: No Junior Golf on Sunday 31st August — we’ll be back in action on Sunday 7th September.

Find the Golf Ball Draw Linda Harris card came out of our draw on August 23rd. Linda was not a jackpot winner but won €20. Many thanks to all who supported out draw to date. Next week’s jackpot is €1300.

MENS ABP TaylorMade Open Singles The Final Countdown to the

Men’s ABP TaylorMade Open Singles Final What a day it’s going to be — food, golf clinic, range balls, goodie bag & more for all qualifiers.

Plus a 3 in 8 chance of winning a category prize… including a limited edition TaylorMade bag & other top prizes Final Qualifiers: Tues 26 Aug – ABP TaylorMade Summer Series Wed 27 Aug – ABP TaylorMade Summer Series Thurs 28 Aug – ABP TaylorMade Summer Series Get qualified now & don’t miss out!

Book at CahirGolfClub.com or call the Pro Shop.

South East Munster Seniors Category 1 first Joseph Lahert (13) 36pts Category 2 first Aidan Maher (17) 38pts Category 3 Vincent Phelan (28) 46pts

Cahir Park LADIES NOTES Cahir Park Golf Clubhouse was awash with pink last Thursday, as members and visitors came together for a vibrant and heartwarming Play in Pink fundraiser in aid of vital breast cancer research.

The club house and course were beautifully decorated in every shade of pink, thanks to the creativity of our members and flower arranging by the talented Linda Harris Marnane The main competitions were Ladies and Men’s 3 Ball Champagne Scrambles which drew an impressive 120 competitors. Golf was played under beautiful sunshine and the atmosphere was jovial.

Overall the day was a resounding success for very deserving cause.

Results Ladies Play in Pink 3 Ball Champagne Scramble Thursday 21st August 2025 The winners were Mary Kenrick / Cathy O Gorman / Pauline

Mulcahy with 94 Points.

Second was Phil Barry / Imelda Buckley / Josie Walsh with 91 Points.

Third was Linda Harris / Ger Cooney/ Breda Hickey with 90 Points.

Fourth was Yvonne Morrison / Noreen Crosse / Ann O’Donoghue with 87 Points.

Men’s Play in Pink 3 Ball Champagne Scramble - Thursday 21st August 2025 The winners were Martin Fanning / Kalle Hogan / Ken Hogan with 94 Points Second was Billy Berry / Jamie Berry / Denis Fitzgerald with 94 Points.

Prize for the Best Dressed Lady went to Mags Tobin dressed from head to toe in vibrant pink.

Ladies 18 Hole Stapleford 15th, 16th, 17th August 2025 The winner was Pauline Mulcahy (Hcp 31) with 38 Points.

Second was Geraldine Cooney (Hcp 31) with 35 Points Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Mon-

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Above Henri and below Gilles in action on the River Suir during the annual kayaking festival, Southeast Fest, which ran over four days at the course on the River Suir, at Lady Blessington’s Bath/Raheen Road, Clonmel.

An action shot of Clonmel paddler Beibhin Butler who topped the Elite Women’s category, winning both Freestyle and Boater X during the annual kayaking festival, Southeast Fest, over four days at Clonmel recently.

(Action photos by Nancy Geary)

Four-day Southeast Kayak Fest on the Suir was a roaring success The weekend before last, Clonmel hosted its annual kayaking festival, Southeast Fest, which ran over four days this year.

Oganised by local members of the Southeast Freestyle, the event included a high-performance camp with coach Jacko Jackson, a freestyle development day with the Irish Freestyle Team, a Women in Sport Day for Her Outdoors Week, and the Southeast Fest Freestyle and Boater X competitions.

Local paddler Beibhin Butler topped the

Clonmel’s Coline Kearney (12) won two gold medals in the Junior Women events.

(Podium photos by Sinead Kennelly)

Elite Women’s category, winning both Freestyle and Boater X. In the Elite Men’s event, Mark and Rory Kearney both advanced to the freestyle finals, with Mark taking the silver medal.

The Kearney juniors also impressed: Coline (12) won two golds in the Junior Women events, Gilles (16) secured two silvers in the U18 Men events, and Henri (14) collected two silvers and a bronze across U15 Men and Senior C1.

Their father, Gus Kearney, added to the fam-

In the Elite Men’s event, Clonmel’s Mark Kearney advanced to the freestyle finals, capturing the silver medal.

ily success with a win in the Masters class.

David Fahey, Michael Houlihan, John Nash and Marine Kearney all had notable performances in the Masters Boater X, securing their spots on the podiums.

Clonmel’s kayakers finished the weekend with a remarkable medal tally, highlighting the strength of the sport here on the Suir.

Thank you to the Clonmel Borough District and Tipperary Sports Partnership for their continuous support.

Michael Houlihan, John Nash and Marine Kearney all had notable performances in the Masters Boater X, enjoying podium finishes.

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Ereena’s point earns Kickhams deserved draw FBD Insurance Tipperary Senior Camogie Championship SHANNON ROVERS 1-12 KNOCKAVILLA/DON KICKHAMS 0-15 A superb point from Ereena Fryday from near halfway as she was falling over earned Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams a share of the spoils against Shannon Rovers in the opening round of the Tipperary Senior Camogie Championship in Ballinderry.

It was a fitting end to a superb hour of camogie, with both sides going at it throughout, with no quarter asked or given, and a draw was probably the fairest result, after what was a tremendous advertisement for the game of camogie; the vast majority of the scores came from play with only seven points from dead balls throughout.

There were some fine individual

performances on both sides, with the likes of Áine Cleary, Celine Guinan, Gillian McKenna, and Nicola Kelly in great form for the Rovers, while for the Kickhams Ereena Fryday, Millie Kelly and Tipperary duo Caoimhe McCarthy and Eimear Heffernan starred.

The home side raced out of the blocks and were three points to the good after just four minutes with a Nicola Kelly effort sandwiched in between two frees, the second after a Kickhams short puckout went awry.

The visitors finally got off the mark in the seventh minute through a fine finish from distance by Eimear Heffernan after a pass from Caoimhe McCarthy

and was added to with two more scores in the space of four minutes from Sarah Ryan and Millie Kelly, both after fine team moves.

Kelly added her third point in the thirteenth minute to put her side ahead, but from the resulting puckout, Eimear Heffernan won the ball and had the sides level.

She had Knockavilla ahead for the first time after a strong run from Caoimhe McCarthy, before passing to Heffernan who blasted just over the bar.

The West side had their lead out to two points in the 19th minute through a Mary Ellen Holmes score. The Rovers responded through a Laura Leenane free, before Eimear Heffernan, after some quick thinking from a free, played a pass short to Millie Kelly who returned the ball to Heffernan who finished from out by the sideline.

The North outfit responded straight from the resulting puckout through Gillian McKenna and were level in the 24th minute when Aine Slattery intercepted a

Kickhams puckout and punished the mistake.

The Rovers were three points ahead in the 25th minute when Slattery played a ball across goal and Nicola Kelly who was oncoming batted to the back of the net, much to the delight if the home support.

Kickhams finished out the half strongly and had the gap back to just a single point by the break, through two frees from Eimear Heffernan as the sides went in at the break with Rovers ahead 1-7 to 0-9.

The second half started off very evenly with the sides trading the first four scores, with Caoimhe McCarthy opening the scoring to level in the fifth minute, before half-time sub Clodagh Cahalan had Rovers back ahead with a fine finish on the turn after being set up with a superb pass from Eimear Fogarty.

Sarah Ryan had the sides level with a fine effort from distance before a great team move from Rovers ended up with Tipp goal-

keeper Laura Leenane pointing. A Gillian McKenna free in the 45th minute had Rovers two ahead, but Eimear Heffernan had the sides level by the 47th minute with two points, one from play.

With the game entering the final quarter the excitement really picked up as both sides really went for it, and Rovers were back ahead in the 48th minute through a Laura Leenane point.

Eimear Heffernan added another to her own tally to level proceedings in the 50th minute from a free, before Leenane had Rovers back ahead four minutes later, also from a free.

The Rovers came close to adding a second goal in the 57th minute but Gillian McKenna saw her shot flash across the goal and out wide.

As the game entered the final minute of normal time, and with Kickhams pushing for a leveller, Eimear Heffernan laid off a pass to Ereena Fryday, who from halfway, while falling over, levelled with a superb finish, much to the delight

of the Kickhams supporters.

So, both sides opened their championship campaign with a point each, which very much keeps both sides in the running to qualify out of the group.

Shannon Rovers: Rita Burke; Áine Cleary, Frances Bugler, Paula Hannigan; Emma Costello, Celine Guinan, Niamh Franks; Mackenzie Simmons Loughnane, Rachael Hannigan; Aine Slattery (0-1), Eimear Fogarty, Gillian McKenna (0-3), Bethany Slattery (6), Laura Leenane (0-4, 2f), Nicola Kelly (1-3).

Subs: Clodagh Cahalan (0-1) for B Slattery (HT); Emma D’Arcy for R Hannigan (50); Clodagh Davis for Simmons Loughnane (57).

Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams: Sheena Ryan; Eimear Crowe, Emma Ryan, Orla Gleeson; Sarah Ryan (0-2), Ereena Fryday (0-1), Sinead Furlong; Sinead Hayes, Caoimhe McCarthy (0-1); Emma Daly, Eimear Heffernan (0-9 4f), Emma O’Meara; Millie Kelly (0-1), Mary Ellen Holmes, Kerri Ann Walsh.

Subs: Niamh Slattery for Holmes (44), Ruby Kelly for Walsh (44); Niamh Buckley for M Kelly (52).

Ref: David Kennedy (Toomevara)

Sarsfields dismiss Cashel with quick fire blitz FBD Insurance Tipperary Senior Camogie Championship THURLES SARSFIELDS 7-22 CASHEL KING CORMCS 3-8 What was billed as the clash of the weekend was effectively over inside ten minutes as Thurles Sarsfields blitzed Cashel King Cormacs in Round 1 of the FBD Insurance Senior Championship. at Thurles.

Karen Kennedy set the tone with a trademark surging run from midfield inside the opening minute, finishing to the net in

style. From there, Sarsfields never looked back. Caoimhe Stakelum and Aoife Dwyer split the posts before Caoimhe struck for their second goal after just five minutes.

Cashel, missing several of their more experienced players, looked unsettled at the back. Without leadership in defence, they gave Sarsfields’ forwards far too much time and space, something that

was punished ruthlessly.

Lucy Purcell, in devastating form, fired home the first of her three goals after seven minutes, while Caoimhe Stakelum and Sarah Stakelum, added points. Caoimhe, almost unmarkable at this stage, bagged another goal on ten minutes to leave it 4-7 to no score – the contest effectively decided.

Cashel’s best player in the opening half was Nicole Shelley, who finally got them on the board with a well-taken point after twenty minutes. But Sarsfields responded in ruthless fashion, Purcell netting her second goal while Sarah Stakelum and Caoimhe Stakelum added points. Shelley pointed again for Cashel, but further scores from Stakelum stretched

the gap, leaving the halftime score at an emphatic 5-14 to 0-2.

Cashel were struggling all over the pitch, with the Sarsfields defence particularly impressive – Eimear Kennedy, Robyn Fanning and Rebecca O’Mara standing out. In midfield, Karen Kennedy covered a huge amount of ground, while up front, all six forwards looked dangerous.

The second half began with Caoimhe Stakelum opening the scoring with a free, before Anna Fahie responded with a free for Cashel. Six minutes in, Cashel’s Ciara Dwan hit the net, and substitute Philly Fogarty, introduced at the break, made an immediate impact with a goal of her own.

Nicole Shelly, Katelyn Downey

and Hannah Butler all registered second half points in what was a much-improved second-half display.

Lucy Purcell added a further goal, before Andrea Loughnane, instrumental in much of Sarsfields’ attacking play, chipped in with a point of her own before substitute Maria Ralph found the net. Cashel finished with a late consolation goal from Aine O’Dwyer.

In the end, despite a more competitive second half from Cashel, there was never any doubt about the outcome as Sarscruised to a comprehensive 7-22 to 3-8 victory laying down a serious marker for this year’s championship.

Thurles Sarsfields: Siobhan Hen-

nessey, Leanna Coppinger, Niamh McCormack, Rebecca O’Mara, Emma Carey, Emer Kennedy, Robyn Fanning, Karen Kennedy (1-0), Aoife Dywer (0-4, 1 free), Andrea Loughnane (0-1), Sarah Stakelum (0-3), Ciara Cummins, Roisin Corbett, Caoimhe Stakelum (2-13, 6 frees), Lucy Purcell (3-1).

Subs used: Marie Creedon, Maria Ralph (1-0).

Cashel King Cormacs: Aoife O’Brien, Ella O’Dwyer, Meabh Ellie Ryan, Laura Connolly, Amy Crosse, Lily Fahie, Emer Dwan, Anna Fahie (0-1 free), Anna O’Brien, Aine O’Dwyer (1-0), Grace Moloney, Nicole Shelly (0-4), Lisa Blair, Hannah Butler (0-2), Ciara Dwan (1-0) Subs used: Philly Fogarty (1-0), Sorcha Ryan, Katelyn Downey (0-1), Rebecca Delahunty.

Referee: Tommy Ryan.

Nenagh Eire Og win thrilling county minor final FBD Insurance Minor B Final NENAGH EIRE OG 1-16 BORRIS-ILEIGH 1-12 Nenagh Éire Óg, claimed the 2025 FBD Insurance Minor B County title with a four-point victory over Borris-ileigh in the County Camogie Grounds in the Ragg.

After an action packed opening 10 minutes the sides were level at 1-1 apiece with goals from Clodagh Spain (N) and Therese Groome (B).

However from here Nenagh kicked on and by the 21st minutes all six forwards had scored and by halftime they led by 1-13 to 1-2 With the aid of the wind in the

second half and had reduced the deficity to six points, 1-14 to 1-8 before Saillí O’Connor struck Nenagh’s second goal in the 43rd minute.

The challengers refused to give in.

Therese Groome, after a lovely pass from Amy Maher, fired over, before Rabbitee hit three frees in a row to leave just a single goal between the sides as the game entered stoppage time. Saillí O’Connor pointed her fifth of the game for Nenagh to ensure victory.

After the final whistle, captain Ella O’Brien proudly accepted the cup on behalf of her teammates, and the celebrations began in earnest.

Nenagh Eire Og: Eleanor Boland, Niamh Boland, Rhiannon Jones, Lauren Grace, Ella O’Brien, Carly Walsh, Lilly Morris, Anna Ryan, Tara McTiernan, Sophie Hourigan(0-1), Grace Cleary(0-5, Anna O’Dwyer, Saoirse Ryan(0-2), Clodagh Spain (1-0), Saillí O’Connor (0-5) Borris-Ileigh: Tara Maher, Tara Fitzgerald, Zara O’Donnell, Anna Meehan, Amy Maher, Eve Maher, Aoife Ryan, Ava Fanning, Abi Kelly, Isobel Treacy, Lucy Rabbitte (0-6, 2 45ms, 4 frees), Aoife Ryan, Therese Groome (1-2), Grace Stapleton (04), Ella Groome

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Golden keep U19 B double hopes alive Cooper Fencing Ltd West U19B Hurling Championship Semi-Final GOLDEN/KILFEACLE 4-22 SEAN TREACY’S 1-14

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Annacarty Golden/Kilfeacle remain on course for a West U19B Hurling and Football double following a comprehensive victory over Sean Treacys in the semi-final of the Cooper Fencing Ltd West U19B Hurling Championship on Wednesday evening in Annacarty.

First half goals from Jimmy McLoughlin, Kevin Hogan and Evan Ryan added to by eight points from the inform Charlie Hall from play and placed balls put Golden/Kilfeacle in the driving seat and when Charlie Hall goaled early in the second half there was no way back for Sean Treacys.

Sean Treacys took a brief lead in the opening minute from a Larry Collins point but it was

the only time in the game where they would be ahead. Once Jimmy McLoughlin beat his marker for a well taken goal at the car park end in the second minute Golden/ Kilfeacle didn’t look back. Treacys did remain well in contention for the first ten minutes with that goal mostly being the difference.

Colm Kennedy and James Butler kept Treacys in touch but points from Sam and Charlie Hall kept Golden/Kilfeacle in charge on the scoreboard. Harry Fogarty and Larry Collins traded scores approaching the ten-minute mark to keep the goal between the sides.

Then Charlie Hall started to find his range from play and placed balls and by the quarter mark Golden/Kilfeacle led, 1-10 to 0-6.

Crucially Golden/Kilfeacle goal-

ie Jamie Moloney denied Callum Wallace a goal in the tenth minute with a good save. That six-point difference remained for most of the second quarter but a Kevin Hogan goal in the twenty sixth minute confirmed Golden/Kilfeacle’s superiority. Hogan’s effort going in off the defenders stick.

It got better in injury-time when a clearance from a sideline went to Sam Hall who set up Evan Ryan and despite having a lot of work to do Ryan finished well to the net.

Further points from Charlie Hall and Evan Ryan saw Golden/ Kilfeacle ahead 3-16 to 0-10 at the break.

James Butler and Larry Collins traded points with Charlie Hall on the resumption but any slim hope of a Sean Treacys comeback was killed off in the sixth minute when Charlie Hall hit a rocket of a shot to the top corner from around the 14-yard line after being set up by Sam it was game over. The game petered out after this. Sean Treacys battled away and did have the

ball in the net in the 19th minute when a Larry Collins 65 was deflected into the net off a defenders hurley. Jamie Moloney was called into action making two good saves including one off the line from a close range free. Sean Treacys cause not helped having to finish the game with fourteen men.

Golden/Kilfeacle will now meet Clonoulty/Rossmore in the final.

TEAMS AND SCORERS Golden/Kilfeacle: Charlie Hall (1-13, 0-9f)), Evan Ryan (1-2), Kevin Hogan (1-1), Jimmy McLoughlin (1-0), Sam Hall (0-3), Cian Lonergan (0-1), Harry Fogarty (0-1), James Finn (0-1) Sean Treacys: Larry Collins (1-3, (1-0f)), James Butler (0-5), Colm Kennedy (0-2, (0-1f)), Callum Wallace (0-2f), Max Carroll (0-1), Jack Nolan (0-1) Golden/Kilfeacle: Jamie Moloney, Jack Donnelly, Cian Lonergan, Ivor Ryan, Conor Marnane, Ciaran Byrne, Sean White, Ning Brennan, Harry Fogarty, Sam Hall, Kevin Hogan, Charlie Hall, Jimmy McLoughlin, Evan Ryan,

Charlie Hall (Golden-Kilfeacle) gets a pass away under pressure from Taylor Light (Sean Treacys) - Pic: Francis Coughlan.

James Finn.

Light, Colm Hickey, Colm KenSubs Used: Ian Ryan for Jimmy nedy, Luke Carroll, Ronan Carr, McLoughlin, Nicholas O’Toole for Larry Collins, Callum Wallace, Jack Donnelly, Eoghan White for Timmy Costello, Aaron Quinlan, Evan Ryan, Cian Ryan for Ciaran Jack Nolan, James Butler, Patrick Byrne, Rian Moloney for Cian Lo- Kennedy nergan.

Referee: John O’Grady (RosegSean Treacys: Aaron Lenihan, reen) Willie Egan, Max Carroll, Taylor

Clonoulty’s three second half goals decisive Cooper Fencing Ltd West U19B Hurling Championship Semi-Final CLONOULTY/ROSSMORE 4-16 ROCKWELL/ROSEGREEN 2-11

By JOHN O’SHEA at Leahy Park, Cashel Clonoulty/Rossmore are through to the Final of the Cooper Fencing Ltd. West Under 19B Hurling Championship following their 11-point victory over the Rockwell Rosegreen combination at Leahy Park Cashel on Wednesday evening of last week.

Played before a good attendance, on an evening conducive to good hurling, this game certainly lived up to expectations. While 11 points may have separated the sides at the finish, it didn’t do justice to the effort of the combination or reflect on the game in general. Three second half goals, with two in quick succession by Clonoulty Rossmore was the main difference at the finish.

Clonoulty/Rossmore defended the road end for the opening period and availed of a slight breeze, which overall didn’t have an effect on the game. The combination got the scoreboard moving inside a minute when Colm Bourke

tapped over a twenty meter free.

From the puck out Clonoulty Rossmore got into the game and were quickly tacking on the scores.

They hit seven of the next eight scores, all from open play. Danny O’Keeffe cancelled out Bourke’s opening point after two minutes to open their account. Four points followed on the bounce, from various distances and angles, from Seamus Kennedy, Alex Carroll and Conor Kennedy before Jack McGonigle broke that momentum with a minor on seven minutes. Over the next ten minutes Clonoulty Rossmore went on a run, putting over some wonderful scores, with Shay Carroll, Kaelem Maher, and Shane Davern finding the target from open play. Ryan O’Keeffe was on target from a 65 before Seamus Kennedy added his second on the quarter hour.

The opening goal came at the start of the second quarter when after good work up the right side Shay Carroll cut in along the end line to blast past Shay Cummins,

putting Clonoulty Rossmore ten up. From the puck out Rockwell Rosegreen attacked through the centre and Colm Bourke beat Gavin Ryan (Lanty) with a low shot.

The Combo finished out the half on a high with minors from Andrew Tobin, from a free and a 65, and a free from Colm Bourke.

Alex Carroll converted two placed balls to leave the half time score, Clonoulty Rossmore 1-11, Rockwell Rosegreen 1-5.

After the restart, the combo hit the ground running and following points from Jack McGonigle, Andrew Tobin and Colm Bourke, the deficit was down to three by the thirty fifth minute. Clonoulty hit back with a Seamus Kennedy goal, when he got onto a cross from Conor Ryan (Rue), but Rockwell Rosegreen replied at the other end with a similar score from Jack McGonigle. The result was finally put to bed in a two-minute spell around the middle of the half with Clonoulty Rossmore netting two majors.

The first from Alex Carroll and the second from Conor Ryan (Rue) when he took advantage of a defensive error on forty-five minutes. With a ten point advantage, Clonoulty saw out the final quarter with points from Conor Kennedy, Danny O’Keeffe and Conor Ryan (Rue), while Kieran Molo-

ney and Colm Bourke replied for the combo.

Clonoulty/Rossmore will be happy to have gotten over this game and now play Golden/Kilfeacle in the final where they will encounter a much stiffer opposition. Gavin Ryan (Lanty) handled well between the posts, James Murphy was solid at full back, with Jack Heffernan manning the centre of the defence. Danny O’Keeffe and Robert Ryan held their own at midfield, while the attack as a whole got good scores.

Rockwell/Rosegreen played their best hurling either side of half time with the Colville’s, Paddy and Willie, with support from Colm Bourke, Jack McGonigle, Andrew Tobin all trying hard.

SCORERS AND TEAMS Clonoulty/Rossmore: Alex Carroll (1-4,3f), Seamus Kennedy (1-2), Shay Carroll (1-1), Conor Ryan (Rue) (1-1), Ryan O’Keeffe (0-2), Danny O’Keeffe (0-2), Conor Kennedy (0-2), Shane Davern (0-1), Kaelem Maher (0-1) Rockwell/Rosegreen: Colm Bourke (1-5,2f), Jack McGonigle (1-2), Andrew Tobin (0-3,2f), Kieran Moloney (0-1) Clonoulty Rossmore: Gavin Ryan (Lanty), Luke O’Neill, James Murphy, Mark Kinnane, Ryan O’Keeffe, Jack Heffernan, Shane Davern, Danny O’Keeffe, Robert Ryan, Kaelem Maher, Conor

Prior to the throw-in for the Cooper Fencing Limited West Under 21 B Hurling Championship semi-final at Cashel on Wednesday evening last were from left to right: Andrew Tobin (Rockwell/ Rosegreen), referee Donie Horan and Alex Carroll (Clonoulty/Rossmore). Pic: John O’Shea.

Kennedy, Alex Carroll (Captain), Shay Carroll, Seamus Kennedy, Michael Kinnane Subs used: Conor Ryan (Rue) for Michael Kinnane (HT), Michael Ryan for Mark Kinnane (47), Frank O’Dwyer for Shay Carroll (inj. 55) Rockwell Rosegreen: Shane Cummins, Niall Tobin, Aaron O’Dwyer, Ronan O’Carroll, Gavin

Ryan, Paddy Colville, Oisin Cummins, Jack McGonigle, Willie Colville, David Bergin, Andrew Tobin (Captain), Kieran Moloney, David Flynn, Colm Bourke, Rowan Barrett.

Subs used: Conor Hally for David Bergin (40), Louis O’Donoghue for David Flynn (50).

Referee: Donie Horan (Eire Óg Annacarty Donohill).

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Emly withstand Kickhams rally to win Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Ltd West ­Junior B Hurling Champions Quarter-Final EMLY 1-19 KNOCKAVILLA KICKHAMS 0-17

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Sean Treacy Park Emly rallied late to halt a second half Kickhams comeback and in the process advanced to the semi-finals of the Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling Championship on Saturday afternoon in Sean Treacy Park. Played in very warm humid conditions it was a classic game of two halves. Emly dominated the first half and a Declan Hennessy goal helped them to a ten-point interval advantage. However, Kickhams rallied strongly in the second half aided by the free taking of Dan Lonergan and managed to reduce the deficit to two points late on. Emly though found their grove in the final few minutes with three late Paul O’Heney points to win.

Emly despite going two points down early on dominated the majority of the first half with Kickhams struggling to deal with their movement and intensity. Eoin Carew and Dan Lonergan from a free had Kickhams two up inside the first four minutes. Emly got a

huge boost after this when following a goalmouth scramble Declan Hennessy kicked to the net. They were never to be headed after this with the goal really igniting them.

Hennesy followed up with a point while Conor Bourke who played a big part in the win followed with three from play and placed balls.

By the quarter mark, goalkeeper Darragh McAuley pointed a long range free to give his side a seven-point advantage, 1-7 to 0-4. The second quarter continued in the same vein though a bit closer on the scoreboard as Emly outscored Kickhams six points to three. Paul O’Heney, Conor Phibbs and John O’Brien getting in on the act. Dan Lonergan and Eoin Carew responding for Kickhams. Emly would lead 1-13 to 0-6 at the break with Emly having hit just one wide to Kickhams six. Those six some of which were scorable would prove crucial at full time.

The second half was a slow burner especially in the third quarter. Emly failed to match their first half intensity as Kick-

hams slowly got themselves back into the game. By the three-quarter mark they were within five points with Dan Lonergan to the fore on the scoreboard while Emly had added just a single point from Jamie Carroll. Kickhams continued to force their way back into the game as Emly struggled to find traction. Paul O’Heney got the Emly scoreboard moving but Kickhams continued to push back and when Shane Morrissey pointed with four to go the difference was now down to two points, however Kickhams failed to score again after this. Emly finally found the form of the first half with three late points forcing two frees from which Paul O’Heney pointed either side of one from play from the same player as they held on for a five point victory.

TEAMS AND SCORERS Emly: Paul O Heney (0-8, (03f)), Conor Bourke (0-5, (0-4f)), Declan Hennessy (1-1), Jamie Carroll (0-2), Darragh McAuley (0-1f), Conor Phibbs (0-1), John O Brien (0-1) Kickhams: Dan Lonergan (012, (0-11f)), Eoin Carew (0-2), Brian Furlong (0-1f), Michael Shanahan (0-1), Shane Morrissey (0-1) Emly: Darragh McAuley, Patrick McGrath, John Purcell, Robert McEniry, Diarmuid O’Carroll, Brian Burke, James Cunningham,

Conor Phibbs (Emly) tries to go past Naill O’Brien (Knockavilla Kickhams) during the Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling Championship quarter-final on Saturday afternoon in Sean Treacy Park, Tipperary Town. Picture Francis Coughlan.

Conor Phibbs, Jamie Carroll, John O’Brien, Paul O’Heney, Conor Bourke, Declan Hennessy, Kevin McGrath, Shane Carroll.

Subs Used: Aidan O’Heney for Declan Hennessy, Evan Hennessy for Kevin McGrath, James Purcell for John O’Brien, Oisin Fawl for

Shane Carroll Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams: Conor O’Mahoney, Philip O Neill, Cathal Carr, Liam Hayes, Aidan Duggan, Michael Shanahan, Brian Furlong, Joe Fitzgerald, Joe O’Dwyer, Aaron Horgan, Eoin Carew, Niall

O’Brien, Dean Thompson, Jack Ryan, Dan Lonergan.

Subs Used: Shane Morrissey for Niall O’Brien, Walter O’Carroll for Aidan Duggan, Peter Comerford for Jack Ryan.

Referee: Richie O’Connor (Arravale Rovers).

First half goals from Declan Riordan and Anthony Owens key as Sologhead progress to semi-finals Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Ltd West ­Junior B Hurling Champions Quarter-Final SOLOGHEAD 2-13 EIRE OG ANNACARTY 0-16

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum First half goals from Declan Riordan and Anthony Owens were key as Solohead advanced to the semi-finals of the Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling Championship at the expense of near neighbours and 2024 West finalist Eire Og at Pairc Ciocaim, Dundrum on Friday evening.

Solohead West champions in 2022 and 2023 had to battle deep throughout but always managing to keep their noses in front after

the opening goal.

Solohead got the perfect start when a high ball in around the square from James Dee hung in the air and with hesitation in the Eire Og defence Declan Riordan reacted quickest to bat the sliotar to the net.

That goal was the main difference in the opening five or six minutes as James and Stephen Dee who had a big influence on proceedings pointed for Solohead while Michael Furlong and Ronan O’Brien got the Eire Og scoreboard moving. The same two players had Eire Og back within a

point by the 12th minute and were hurling that bit better. However, Solohead got a huge boost when Charlie Kingston broke a high ball before Tristan Stokes and Declan Riordan combined to get the sliotar across the goal to Anthony Owens for goal number two.

Confidence after the goal saw Stephen Dee and Jack Redican point. The latter with his first of two long range frees. Eire Og though managed to bring the gap back to three points with Richard O’Doherty and Ronan O’Brien chipping in with points. John Joe O’Brien pulled off a fine save to deny Ronan O’Brien a goal with the latter on an advantage and pointing the resulting free.

Solohead continued to push out the lead to five but points from Ronan O’Brien and Eoin Bradshaw would leave three between the sides at the break, 2-7 to 0-10.

Eire Og started the second half in determined fashion with points

from Jack Kingston and Ronan O’Brien but crucially failed to get level. It took Solohead eight minutes to score in the second half through a James Dee free.

They had to soak up a lot of pressure from Eire Og over the second period of 30 minutes while Solohead also at times struggled for traction in the full forward line.

At the end of the third quarter James Dee pointed another free to keep Solohead two in front. In the space of a four-minute spell in the early stages of final quarter Solohead pushed five clear with two more James Dee frees and one from play from Damien Ryan. It was a crucial period of the game as Solohead led, 2-12 to 0-13 with ten to play.

Eire Og at times looked as if they could open up the Solohead defence but were thwarted on each occasion at the vital time.

Solohead were digging deep all

around the field. With about six to go Eire Og were awarded a free around the “21” and four behind.

Ronan O’Brien went for goal but saw his effort stopped by John Joe O’Brien with Eoin Bradshaw’s follow up also stopped by the goalie.

Eoin Bradshaw and Cian Mooney brought the difference back to three late on.

Eire Og were now forced to go for goal but failed to get a decent shot off against a dogged Solohead defence who held out for a place n the semi-finals with Rosegreen, Clonoulty and Kickhams.

TEAMS AND SCORERS Solohead: James Dee (0-7, (0-6f)), Declan Riordan (1-0), Stephen Dee (0-3), Anthony Owens (1-0), Jack Redican (0-2f), Damien Ryan (0-1).

Eire Og: Ronan O’Brien (0-8, (0-6f)), Michael Furlong (0-2), Eoin Bradshaw (0-2), Jack Kingston (0-1), Liam Crosse (0-1), Cian Mooney (0-1).

Solohead: John Joe O’Brien, Christopher O’Connor, Edward Nolan, Noel Kennedy, Phillip Doherty, Brendan Collins, Jack Redican, James Dee, Denis O’Shea, Tristan Stokes, Stephen Dee, Damien Ryan, Declan Riordan, Anthony Owens, Charlie Kingston.

Subs used: Paul Ryan for Charlie Kingston, James Power for Noel Kennedy.

Eire Og Annacarty Donohill: Jamie O’Dwyer, Colin Heffernan, Cathal Coughlan, Stephen McDonald, Michael Hanley, Liam O’Dwyer, Jeremy Furlong, Eoin Bradshaw, Adam O’Dwyer, Liam Crosse, Ronan O’Brien, Michael Furlong, Richard O’Doherty, Cian Mooney, Jack Kingston Subs used: Diarmuid Ryan for Richard O’Doherty, Dan Hogan for Jack Kingston, Adam Kelly for Jeremy Furlong.

Referee: David Grogan (Aherlow).

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Blistering opening quarter sees Cashel home Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship Semi-Final CASHEL KING CORMACS 5-18 GALTEE ROVERS 1-15

By JOHN O’SHEA

at Dillon Quirke Grounds, Clonoulty

Cashel King Cormacs are through to their first Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship Final since 2021 following their comprehensive 15-point victory over Galtee Rovers at Dillon Quirke GAA Grounds Clonoulty on Sunday morning.

A blistering opening quarter, after which they led by 2-7 to 0-4 coupled with a final quarter where they outscored Galtee by 2-7 to 1-2 were the foundations for this rout.

From the throw-in Ross Whelan attacked and had the ball in the Rovers net after just 16 seconds.

Simon Delaney added a second after twelve minutes, while Anthony Walsh converted a penalty, five minutes before half time after Ross Whelan had been hauled down. They led by nine at the break, 3-9 to 0-9.

After the restart Galtee came into the game and a Jack Crowe goal on forty three minutes cut the deficit to four points. However, Cashel replied with six of the next seven points and when Ross Whelan latched on to a breaking ball to score a fourth major, the game was as good as over. They finished the game with fourteen players when Paraic Brosnan was sidelined for a second yellow late on. Anthony Walsh got in for his second and Cashel’s fifth goal on sixty minutes, to qualify for the final where they meet near neighbours Rockwell Rovers.

Cashel defended the far goal for the opening half and attacked from the throw-in. Ross Whelan split the defence wide open before batting past Eoin White after sixteen seconds for the opening score, a goal. Simon Delaney rifled over two minors either side of Whelan converting a placed ball to go 1-3 up before Shane

Power got Galtee’s opening score after four minutes. Bill Quirke got off the mark with a converted free before Anthony Walsh found Paraic Brosnan from a quick free to stretch the Cashel lead. Whelan was on the mark from two placed balls before Simon Delaney goaled after a run from midfield.

Bill Quirke kept Galtee in contention from placed balls to keep six between the sides. Goal number three arrived on 25 minutes from a penalty by Anthony Walsh after Ross Whelan was hauled down.

Whelan and Bill Quirke traded frees to leave the half time score Cashel K.C. 3-9, Galtee Rovers 0-9.

After the restart Simon Delaney stretched Cashel’s lead before Galtee replied with three points from Robbie McGrath, Eric Grogan and a converted free from Bill Quirke. Dan Moloney found the target from his own half back line before a Bill Quirke free was followed by a major from Jack Crowe on 43 minutes.

Cashel picked it up again and hit five unanswered points from Anthony Walsh (2), Dan Moloney, Calum Byrnes and Jack McGrath.

Bill Quirke and Simon Delaney traded points before Ross Whelan got in for his second major, after

latching on to a breaking ball on 56 minutes. Robbie McGrath got his second, but this was cancelled out by Calum Byrnes who struck his third minor. Anthony Walsh had the final say when he struck a fifth goal on 60 minutes to close out the scoring.

TEAMS AND SCORERS Cashel King Cormacs; Ross Whelan (2-5, 5f), Anthony Walsh (2-2, 1-0 pen), Simon Delaney (14), Calum Byrnes (0-3), Dan Moloney (0-2), Jack McGrath (0-1), Paraic Brosnan (0-1) Galtee Rovers; Bill Quirke (010, 8f, 1x65), Jack Crowe (1-0), Robbie McGrath (0-2), Eric Grogan (0-1), Robbie Byron (0-1), Shane Power (0-1) Cashel King Cormacs: Eoghan Dunne, Donal Ryan, Oisin Dwan, Aidan Skeffington, Paraic Brosnan, Dan Moloney (Captain), Andrew Irwin, Anthony Walsh, Colm Ryan, Fabian Ryan, Simon Delaney, Ross Whelan, Calum Byrnes, Fearghail O’Donoghue, Jack McGrath.

Subs used: Calum Butler Buckley for Fabian Ryan (43), Adrian O’Dwyer for Calum Byrnes (57) Galtee Rovers: Eoin White, Peter Carroll (Captain), David Harold Barry, Cian O’Dwyer, Eric Grogan, Tony Byron, Callum Mc-

Galtee Peter Carroll (Galtee Rovers), Cian Ryan (Referee), and Dan Moloney (Cashel KC) before the start of the Gleeson Concrete West Tipp Junior A Hurling Semi-Final at the Dillon Quirke Grounds, Clonoulty on Sunday morning. - Picture John O’Shea.

Carthy, Stephen Moloney, Robbie Byron, Eamon Quirke, Shane Power, Bill Quirke, Jim Quirke, Sean Daly, Robbie McGrath Subs used; Jack Crowe for Jim

Quirke (33), Sean Gubbins for Eric Grogan (44), Darren McGrath for Tony Byron (55) Referee; Cian Ryan (Eire Óg Annacarty Donohill)

Rockwell Rovers shock Lattin/Cullen to book West final place against neighbour Cashel Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship Semi-Final ROCKWELL ROVERS 2-22 LATTIN/CULLEN 1-21 after extra-time

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN

at Canon Hayes Park, Bansha Rockwell Rovers caused something of a shock when they got the better of favourites Lattin/Cullen after extra-time in the semi-final of the Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship at Canon Hayes Park Bansha on Saturday evening. On a glorious evening for hurling both sides served up a tough honest contest throughout.

Both sides enjoyed periods of dominance throughout as neither side backed down from the fight. Cian O’Brien’s two goals in ordinary time proved crucial – the second midway through the half when Rockwell Rovers really needed a lift - overall as did the free taking of Alan Moloney

and the long range shooting from Liam Fahy.

Rockwell Rovers playing into the village end got the perfect start in the opening minute when a long ball in from a packed midfield was caught cleanly by Cian O’Brien who turned his marker and goaled from close range. Alan Moloney quickly followed with a free and the Rockwell Rovers support were now well behind their side.

Not to be outdone Lattin/ Cullen got off the mark in the third minute with a rocket of a goal from Mark Russell from a tight angle. Russell’s initial effort blocked after a pass from Sean Bourke. Rockwell Rovers carried huge intensity from the off and were buoyed by further points from Alan Moloney, Kevin Cleary

and Liam Fahy to lead 1-4 to 1-1 by the end of the first quarter.

Fahy named at 15 coming further out the field as the game progressed and having a big impact as was Kevin Cleary. Lattin/Cullen came more into the game in the second quarter and were level by the 23rd minute at 1-5 each with Diarmuid Looby, Jack O’Halloran and Tomas O’Shea on the mark.

Eoin O’Connell was doing tremendous work around the middle third with Stevie Carey and Jack O’Halloran getting on a lot of ball.

As the half was winding down, Tadgh Carew and two more frees from Tomas O’Shea pushed Lattin/Cullen ahead for the first time and looking more in control.

Rockwell though rallied with TJ Ryan often playing in a deep roll and Kevin Cleary before another Tomas O’Shea free left two between the sides at the break, 1-9 to 1-7.

Any doubts whether Rockwell Rovers could sustain their first half effort were quickly dispelled and by the fourth minute Alan Moloney and TJ Ryan had drawn them level at 1-10 each. Scores dried up a bit as the third quarter progressed but in the 13th minute

Rockwell Rovers got another huge break. The sliotar went in behind the defence with Alan Moloney reacting quickest to flick the sliotar across to Cian O’Brien for goal number two.

Their opponents responded with two pointed frees from O’Shea and Cathal Dillon. The latter from long range. Both sets of supporters were now very vocal.

Another Moloney free stretched Rockwell’s advantage back out to two in the 17th minute. Again scores dried up for a period as both sides cancelled each other out. Lattin/Cullen were level again by the twenty seventh minute with a well taken Ben Carey point. This set up a grandstand finish in ordinary time. Alan Moloney and Cathal Dillon swapped pointed frees.

In injury time a Liam Fahy effort looked to have won it for the New Inn men but with more time to play Ben Carey got the vital equaliser in the third minute of injury time to force extra-time, 1-17 to 2-14.

Rockwell Rovers would take their chances in extra-time outscoring their opponents eight points to four over the extra twen-

ty minutes. Liam Fahy continued to make a huge impact hitting three points from long range in the first six minutes while Tom Downey also got in on the act.

It was the seventh minute before Lattin/Cullen got off the mark with Tadgh Carew pointing and substitute Patrick O’Donoghue following suit. The game was evenly poised at the break in extra-time, 2-18 to 1-19. Alan Moloney brought that out to three almost on the resumption. Lattin/Cullen could have been on par two minutes later when Tomas O’Shea was denied by a fine save from Colm Moloney. Cathal Dillon pointed the resulting 65.

Rockwell were still forcing the issue and Alan Moloney duly pointed a 65 at the other end.

Cathal Dillon did bring the gap back to two with four to play from another long range free but they failed to score again. Kevin Cleary and Alan Moloney pointed to seal Rockwell’s passage to the final.

TEAMS AND SCORERS Rockwell Rovers: Alan Moloney (0-10, (0-9f)), Cian O’Brien (2-0), Liam Fahy (0-6), Kevin Cleary (0-3), TJ Ryan (0-2), Tom Downey (0-1).

Lattin/Cullen: Tomas O’Shea (0-9, (0-8f)), Cathal Dillon (04f)), Mark Russell (1-0), Ben Carey (0-2), Sean Bourke (01), Diarmuid Looby (0-1), Jack O’Halloran (0-1), Tadgh Carew (0-1), Liam Carew (0-1), Patrick O’Donoghue (0-1) Rockwell Rovers: Colm Moloney, Liam Lonergan, Robbie O’Donnell, Peter Heaney, Andrew Tobin, Aidan Barron, Steve Boland, Kevin Cleary, Gavin Ryan, Tom Downey, Patrick Hally, Alan Moloney, Cian O’Brien, T J Ryan, Liam Fahy.

Subs Used: Oisin Cummins for Gavin Ryan, Diarmuid O’Brien for TJ Ryan Lattin/Cullen: Cathal Dillon, Darragh O Brien, Tom Bradshaw, Gary Quirke, Diarmuid Looby, Ben Carey, Stevie Carey, Liam Carew, Paddy Chapman, Eoin O’Connell, Tadgh Carew, Jack O’Halloran, Tomas O Shea, Mark Russell, Sean Bourke Subs Used: Michael Elligott for Paddy Chapman, Tony O’Neill for Eoin O’Connell, Patrick O’Donoghue for Tom Bradshaw, Shane Russell for Tomas O’Shea.

Referee: Richie O’Connor (Arravale Rovers).

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BY NOEL DUNDON hey call it Moving Day in the great golf majors — the moment when the leaderboard begins to twist and contort, when the true picture of the championship starts to sharpen. And in the Tipperary senior hurling championship, this second round was exactly that: a kaleidoscope of shocks, statements, and stirring performances that has flung the doors of possibility wide open.

Some victories raised eyebrows, others sent shivers, and a few carried the unmistakable tone of a warning shot to the rest of the county. Take the defending champions, Loughmore Castleiney.

Having eked out a narrow opening win over DromInch, they thundered into round two with a ruthless, swaggering dismissal of JK Brackens — a twelvepoint demolition that echoed far beyond the pitch.

The outcome itself wasn’t shocking; the sheer scale of it most certainly was. Many tipped Brackens to trouble them, but the champions tore the script apart and set their own fiery narrative. The champions have certainly issued notice.

Holycross Ballycahill, too, painted in bold strokes. Already buoyed by a round one victory, they dismantled the much-fancied Kiladangan by seven points, playing with verve and intent while their opponents looked strangely statuesque. Don’t write Kiladangan’s obituary just yet — their north title keeps them breathing in this championship —

but Holycross Ballycahill now stand tall, carrying momentum and menace into their next clash with Clonoulty Rossmore.

Toomevara roared back from an opening stumble to bulldoze Clonoulty Rossmore. Crisp, ruthless, relentless — their victory was as emphatic as it was necessary. For Clonoulty Rossmore, the clouds darken: relegation now looms regardless of how their final round unfolds, their divisional “get out of jail free” card now their only lifeline.

Then there’s Cashel King Cormacs, striding into the senior ranks like they’ve belonged here all along.

Two wins from two — Mullinahone and Nenagh Éire Óg dispatched — and now staring down a final-round meeting with the struggling Sarsfields.

Whisper it, but three-from-three is on the cards.

However, should Nenagh topple Mullinahone and Sarsfields spring victory over Cashel, we could see a mathematical logjam of three teams locked on four points. Cue the calculators, cue the nail-biting — this group could explode into glorious chaos.

Elsewhere, Drom-Inch dusted themselves off from their narrow loss to Loughmore Castleiney and edged past a luckless Lorrha-Dorrha side in Cloughjordan. Young Conor Kennedy lit up the evening in blue, a dazzling corner-forward spark for the vanquished. Though defeat leaves Lorrha staring down relegation, their spirit was anything but broken — another performance of that heart and

spirit could yet steady their ship.

Roscrea and Borris-Ileigh shared the spoils in a slow-burning curtain raiser in Templemore, leaving both camps unsatisfied, while Moycarkey-Borris surged forward with the force of a team on a mission, brushing aside Kilruane MacDonagh by eight. Their eyes are now fixed firmly on the knockout stages, while Roscrea and Kilruane MacDonagh brace for a showdown brimming with consequence. Thurles Sarsfields, meanwhile, still wander the wilderness in search of form. Mullinahone threatened to rattle them, but the Blues rallied late to scrape a fivepoint win. It wasn’t pretty, but it was survival. Their looming clash with Cashel now carries the weight of destiny. Mullinahone, consigned to relegation battles, will cling to the pride of their performance.

And then there were the crowds. Big, boisterous, brimming with colour and noise — the lifeblood of these championship evenings. Football takes centre stage next weekend, but make no mistake: the county is already craving the return of the hurling theatre.

Round three promises to be delicious - survival and despair dished up in equal measure.

Pat Ryan’s departure Rarely has the stepping down of a Cork senior hurling manager stirred such genuine sympathy in Tipperary as the news of Pat Ryan’s departure after

three seasons at the Rebel helm. His tenure feels unfinished, a canvas with broad brushstrokes but no masterpiece. Yes, his team claimed two trophies this year, but the glittering prize that defines a Cork season once again slipped through his grasp. A good man, a decent man, an honourable hurling soul, Ryan endured more than his share of hardship, the sudden passing of his brother Ray darkening what was already a cruel campaign. Liam Cahill, in the wake of the All-Ireland, summed up the mood perfectly: he wished anyone but Pat Ryan had been the man left broken on the losing sideline.

Yet the whispers still swirl around that final.

Rumours of a half-time rupture between players and management leak steadily into the public domain, casting shadows across what might otherwise have been hailed as a solid season. But solid is not enough in Cork; greatness is demanded, and for the second successive year the All-Ireland slipped through their fingers, leaving a glaring scar on the record. Ryan leaves behind a heavy legacy in the dressing room — diligent, forthright, and fair, a man whose honesty earned him respect across county lines. Nice men like Pat Ryan are cherished, but too often it is the ruthless, not the honourable, who climb the Hogan Stand steps in July.

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Don’t miss it!

The Brian Maher Pitch & Putt Memorial Cup competition was held at Larkspur Park, Cashel on Sunday, 17th August. Pictured above are some of the prizewinners with Brian’s mum, Kathleen Maher, who presented the prizes in memory of her son. Competitors remembered Brian on the day, a tribute to the high regard that he is still held in at the club 25 years after his passing.

Larkspur Park Pitch & Putt Club - Remembering Brian Maher Last Sunday week, 17th August saw our annual Brian Maher Pitch & Putt Memorial Cup Competition take place in Larkspur Park, Cashel.

Twenty-five years have passed since Brian Maher left this world – and to see such a number of players partake was a tribute to the young man himself. As a juvenile player – Brian showed serious potential from the offset. It was clear to see he would climb the ranks of the grades in superb style. He

progressed to be a fantastic senior pitch and putt scratch player with a natural ability that one would only dream of.

Not only a great player – Brian was a very funny and likeable young man, both on and off the course. His friends and fellow players in Larkspur spoke about Brian on on the day – what a fantastic character and well-liked young man he was.

Larkspur Park were honoured to have Brian’s Mum Kathleen

present on the day – it meant a lot to those who knew Brian to chat with Kathleen at the presentation.

We look forward with honour to hosting this competition again in 2026, and we know if Brian were still with us – the winners enclosure would no doubt be a place he would frequent on a regular basis. We hope we did you and your family proud Brian, you are missed by one and all in Larkspur Park.

“Those we have lost do not go

away, they walk beside us every day.”

RESULTS Full results esults as follows – Overall 54 Hole Gross and Cup Winner: Kyle Kennedy Overall 54 Hole Gross Runner-up: Michael Kirby Overall 54 Hole Nett Winner: Kevin Hogan Overall 54 Hole Gross Ladies Winner: Gemma Martin Final 18 Gross Winner: Seán O’Neill

Final 18 Nett Winner: Ben White Senior 36 Hole Gross Winner: Paul Sweeney Senior 36 Hole Nett Winner: Brian Webster Intermediate 36 Hole Gross Winner: Celly Ryan Intermediate 36 Hole Nett Winner: Evan Moloney Junior 36 Hole Gross Winner: Paddy McGrath Junior 36 Hole Nett Winner: Kieran Hogan.

The late Brian Maher whose Pitch & Putt Memorial Cup took place at Larkspur Park, Cashel on Sunday, 17th August.

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DUNDRUM ATHLETICS CLUB The future is bright for young Carrick boxers Two of the brightest stars in youth boxing in Carrick-on-Suir were once again to the fore in the Emerald Box Cup Championships last week.

Issabelle Hawkins and Rylee Finn, both boxing out of St Nicholas Boxing Club they returned to their club with gold from the tournament.

Both boxers are amongst a host of talented pugilists from the Greenside club and now face into the upcoming Cadet Championships on a very positive note and in great form.

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Essential Requirements: Demonstrated management experience at intercounty or equivalent elite level.

A clearly defined and committed management and backroom support team.

A detailed Player Development Plan (PDP) outlining your approach to improving individual players and overall team performance.

A clear vision for how you will progress and enhance the performance of the Tipperary Senior panel.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with players, support staff, and the County Board.

Applications, including CV, proposed management and backroom team and a PDP outline, should be submitted via email to secretary.tipperary@camogie.ie no later than next Saturday 30th August 2025 @ 9pm.

ABOVE: Dundrum AC Juvenile supporters at the Boston Scientific Clonmel Half Marathon on Sunday, 24th August, 2025 L-R: Shona Ryan, Lily O’Brien, Eabha Hayes, Isla Ryan & Anna O’Brien.

RIGHT: Dundrum AC member Alan O’Brien joined by his daughter Lily O’Brien on the home stretch at the Boston Scientific Half Marathon on Sunday, 24th August, 2025.

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DUNDRUM AC club members at the Boston Scientific Clonmel Half Marathon on Sunday 24th August, 2025.

BACK L-R: PJ Collins, Wayne Bargary, John Donnelly, Aaron Tuohy, Michael Ryan, Linda Grogan, Conor Hayes & Alan O’ Brien.

FRONT L- R: John O Brien, Barry Hartnett, Karen Coughlan & Michael Moore.

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HALF MARATHON 2025.

The annual and very popular Boston Scientific Clonmel Half Marathon was held in Clonmel on Sunday 24th August. It was hosted

by Clonmel AC. The weather was humid for running and it was a fairly tough and hilly course.

The route this year was the same as previous years but it had a new start & finish line at Kickham Plaza. There was a medal, T-shirt and goodie bag for all finishers as well as a big spread of post race refreshments.

Our club was well represented with 18 members taking part in the long 21k distance.

Barry Hartnett was first home for the club in a fantastic time of 1.14 and was 3rd over the line, earing himself a lovely podium position. Congratulations Barry !

He was followed on by Wayne Bargary 1.24, John Ryan 1.29, John Donnelly, Michael Ryan 1.33, Linda Grogan 1.36 & Linda was 3rd F40, Paudie Coen 1.38, Aaron Tuohy 1.39, Michael Moore 1.39, Karen Coughlan 1.41, Conor Hayes 1.4, John O’ Brien, 1.51, Alan O’ Brien 1.52, Julie Dwyer 2.00, Paul Shanahan 2.09, PJ Collins 2.12 & Pat Hayes 2.25.

Super times and running by all.

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Bad Dreams sets standard in Gleeson Mem. FRIDAY, August 22

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ORIS GLEESON from Cashel sponsored a stake in Clonmel Greyhound Track in memory of her late husband Eamon, who is just over a year since passed, which started on Friday night.

Eamon was a very soft spoken, kind gentle man of few words, which Doris makes up for, and a great greyhound person running dogs in Clonmel, Thurles and Cork. A Dublin native settled in Cashel for the latter years of his life and was very well respected by all especially the greyhound family of Tipperary.

This event in his memory drew runners from near and far and after the opening round is turning out to be a cracking stake with some really fine runs over the six heats.

Declan Beary’s Bad Dreams gave a very smart performance in the opening heat and indeed set the standard for the rest with an eye-catching win in 28.79, fastest of the opening round.

Peter Hattemore followed with a late driving surge from Chaotic Panther to take heat two by a lengths in 29.27 while it was all smiles from the Healy’s from Kilfinnan when Cavies Jet coming from behind took heat three for trainer Pat Barrett in 28.98.

Heat four was won by Sole Focus who railing extremely well late on finished strong to win by three and a half lengths in 28.87 for owners Eddie and Paddy Brophy while in heat five Geoff Parnaby’s Tarsna Nico gave one of the performances of the opening round with a trap to line win in 28.87 also.

Thurles owners Harry and Billy Corcoran took the final heat with Cabra Cooper after his rail hugging run holding off all challenges to win by a length and a half in 29.06.

Overall it is quite a competitive competition which with the quality of he other qualifiers changes can be expected for round two but in general Doris as she made her way through the stadium on Friday night can be very pleased with the quality and performances in this event which no doubt Eamon would also be very content with.

David Hickey off with other runners in Cork had his jointly owned runner Priceless Hero give a perfect run when winning race nine from traps to line. Normally a quite individual, joint owner John Gilly Ryan was all smiles and cheers after he landed the gamble on the night which he remarks as one of the sweetest of this dog 14 wins.

Trainer Paraic Campion from Ballingarry had Boozed Burgess back on the winner’s podium for owner Ossie Bennett with yet another perfect run in the blue sheet.

This dog when running from two is a formidable campaigner and here at Clonmel produces some of his best runs which he showed when winning the penultimate race in 28.58.

SUNDAY August 24 David O’Neill from Cahir came away with a double on Sunday night after Chamberlain Lilly winning the first in 29.25; her litter comrade Chamberlain Bill narrowly won the third in 29.25.

Also, on the night David and Kathleen Keys has Lady Lough finish strong for the runners up spot in the sixth in 29.38.

The Hattemore’s from Carrickon-Suir also completed a double with Chaotic Ruffian won the fifth in 29.79, and Lang Shinning railing tight at the third corner got the better of all on the run in and win 29.57.

It was a night for doubles with Clonmel’s Richie Brannigan and Paddy Brady also winning two races. Marlfield Mags running very cleverly landed the fourth race in 28.79 with Marlfield Rapido a very comfortable seven length winner in 29.12.

Goldeen trainer Aaron O’Hanlon has been growing his reputation considerable over the past few months and here on Sunday night sent out David McDonald’s Sams Profile to win the A2 the second of the night and win very comfortable in 28.60. Just a few races after Hillslot Salah a winner last time out made the sixth race her own with a trap to line run in 29.38.

Sean Drohan from Carrick-onSuir had Mallogs Dave deservingly land his second career win with a strong run from halfway to win by four lengths in 29.22 while John Leahy from Templemore who has patiently waited to get his runner Clondoty Joe in peak form. His tracing and intelligence for a young dog was remarkable as he won by a length and a half in 28.62.

The lady that sends everyone home happy, Veronica Drea having waited for quite a while for her runner, Princess Kady, to win her career first win made it backto-back wins with a 29.96 success in the final race of the night. Veronica always pleased with the run from all their runners would have a smile to die for and winning the final race of a 12-race card she would send all home rather cheerful with that infectious smile.

Willie Esmonde, Tom Kiely and Declan Beary with Bad Dreams David White, Matty and John Gilly Ryan with Priceless Hero

David O Neill and Kathleen Keys with Chamberlain Lilly

Paddy Brady, Richie and Frankie Brannigan with Marlfield Mags

Dora and Peter Hattemore with Chaotic Ruffian

Aaron O Hanlon with Sams Profile

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