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For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

- Gospel of John Chapter 3 Verse 16

There is no salvation in anyone else for there is no other name (other than Jesus) in the whole world given to men by which we must be saved.

- Book of Acts Chapter 4 V 12

If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.

- Gospel of John Chapter 8 Verse 31-32

Cast all your cares upon Him (Jesus) for He cares for you.

- 1 Peter Chapter 5 Verse 7

Jesus said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the father, except through Me”

- Gospel of john Chapter 14 Verse 6

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Top businesses named as finalists in 2025 County Tipperary Chamber Business Awards

TIPPERARY’S leading businesses, from family-run enterprises and start-ups to global employers have been announced as finalists in the County Tipperary Chamber Business Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Carey Glass.

Hundreds of entries were received this year, but just 70 businesses across 14 categories have made it to the shortlist. The winners will be revealed at a gala event on Friday, 14th November at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, where more than 300 business and community leaders will gather to celebrate success and achievement.

The Awards also mark a milestone moment, as the Chamber celebrates 100 years of supporting enterprise across Tipperary (1925–2025).

Michelle Aylward, CEO of County Tipperary Chamber, said:

“This shortlist shows that Tipperary businesses are not just competing locally – they are leading nationally and internationally. From innovation and creativity to resilience and growth, the businesses named today are proof that enterprise in Tipperary is thriving. Being named a finalist is an achievement to be proud of, and November 14th will be a night to celebrate that success.”

Sarah Fogarty, President of County Tipperary Chamber, added:

“When Tipperary businesses succeed, our whole county thrives. The diversity of this year’s finalists shows the depth of talent and ambition across every corner of the county. These Awards are about shining a spotlight on that success and recognising the businesses – big and small – that make Tipperary such a great place to live and work.”

County Tipperary Business Awards 2025 – Finalists

1. BEST SMALL EMPLOYER (sponsored by LEO)

Swaghut

Private Therapy Clinic

AV Star Systems

Chartered Capital Financial Planning Ltd

Dublin Herbalists

2. RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD

(sponsored by Love Tipperary Gift Card)

Cahir Arts

Relish Fine Foods

3. EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY (sponsored by Boston Scientific)

Ballykisteen Hotel

Abbey Court Hotel

The Talbot Hotel

Ashley Park House

4. BEST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT AWARD (sponsored by Value Centre)

Oh Sugar Coffee and Bakery

Bodega Café

Ballykisteen Hotel Bar & Restaurant

The Junction Gastrobar & Guesthouse

5. BEST SME AWARD (sponsored by AIB)

Truepos

Unitec IT Solutions

AQS Environmental Solutions

Swag Hut

SYS Financial

6. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT AWARD

(sponsored by Co. Tipperary Chamber Skillnet)

Theradep Limited

Abbott

Chartered Capital Financial Planning Limited

Private Therapy Clinic Limited

Boston Scientific Clonmel

7. CREATIVE BUSINESS AWARD (sponsored by Tipperary County Council)

Cahir Arts

The Smart Group

AV Star Systems

On Your Toes Dance Academy

Theradep Limited

8. BEST EMERGING / NEW BUSINESS

(sponsored by Ryans Cleaning)

Private Therapy Clinic

Durkan Opticians

Post It Local

Dave

Devery

Consulting

Magnet

Prospecting

9. LARGE EMPLOYER AWARD (sponsored by

Unitec IT Solutions)

The winners in the 2025 County Tipperary Chamber Businesses Awards will be revealed at a gala event on Friday, 14th November at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, where more than 300 business and community leaders will gather to celebrate success and achievement.

Cashel Palace

Abbott

The Talbot Hotel

Waystone

Boston Scientific

10. BEST NOT FOR PROFIT AWARD (sponsored by Clancy Construction)

Loughmore Community Co-operative Society Ltd.

(The Cottage)

Camphill Communities of Ireland

Knockanrawley Resource Centre CLG

11. FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (sponsored by EY)

AV Star Systems

Clancy Construction

Cantwell Electrical Engineering Ltd

Barlo Motor Group

EMF Group

12. EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER

EXPERIENCE (sponsored by The Lunch Bag)

Chartered Capital Financial Planning Ltd

Gold Standard Ireland

The Shoe Corner

The Junction Gastrobar & Guesthouse

The Talbot Hotel

13. BEST SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES AWARD

(sponsored by PTSB)

Cashel Palace Hotel

Golden Vale Research

Glenpatrick Spring

Clancy Construction

Boston Scientific

14. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD (sponsored by MSD)

Boston Scientific

Private Therapy Clinic

Knockanrawley Resource Centre CLG

Tipperary GAA

Clonmel Kidz Club

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

The County Tipperary Chamber extends sincere thanks to all sponsors who make the Awards possible.

Main Sponsor: Carey Glass

Awards Night Sponsors: EY, Clancy, Bulmers, Unitec, The Lunch Bag, Boston Scientific, MSD, AIB, PTSB, AV Star Systems, Ryans Cleaning, Value Centre, LEO,

Tipperary County Council, County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet, Ryan Marketing Solutions, and the Love Tipperary Gift Card.

Media Partners: Tipp FM, The Nationalist, The Nenagh Guardian.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, 14th November 2025 at 6 pm

Venue: Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh

Tickets for the gala evening went on sale Tuesday, 9th September through the County Tipperary Chamber website. Early booking is strongly advised as this event traditionally sells out.

Sean Hackett Ltd

€55,000 windfa€€ at Clonmel Credit Union

Celebrating

Tipperary’s

29th All-Ireland win with Bumper September Draw!!!

Clonmel Credit Union set to give back €55,000 in cash prizes this September as it marks two local milestones in the community.

The Credit Union is celebrating Tipperary’s epic comeback and its 29th All-Ireland Senior Hurling title with a Champion’s Drat offering 29 prizes as part of its monthly members’ giveaway and supporting local Leaving Cert students with a €12,000 bursary.

A special guest, Tipperary hurler Darragh McCarthy, visited Clonmel Credit Union, on 5th September to announce all 29 prizes, comprising 28 amounts of €1,000 plus the members’ regular monthly draw top prize of €15,000.

Speaking to the Tipp Echo, McCarthy said, “We are delighted that Clonmel Credit Union chose to honour Tipperary’s 29th All-Ireland win with a massive giveaway. I was thrilled to come into the branch to make the announcement today and meet with so many friendly staff and members.”

The Members’ Draw takes place on the first Friday of each month; membership is open to anyone living or working within a 32km radius of Clonmel. The next draw is scheduled to take place on Friday, 3rd October.

STUDENT BURSARY AWARD SCHEME

The Student Bursary Award Scheme presentation is set to take place on Thursday, September 11th. Now in its second year, it offers six students €2,000 each to support the rising costs of college life and also a boost of confidence as they begin this exciting new chapter.

Three distinguished local figures were tasked with selecting six winners from the myriad of student applications. The panel included Michael O’Loughlin, recently retired Principal from Presentation Secondary School; Laura Jones, representing Clonmel’s vibrant tourism and professional training sector; and John Leahy, a former Tipperary senior hurler working in the fields of mental

All-Ireland winning Tipperary hurler, Darragh McCarthy was the special guest at Clonmel Credit Union last week to announce all 29 prizes in the Credit Union monthly draw for September.

Darragh is pictured from top down with Clonmel CU Board member, Kathleen Halpin; board chairman Eamon O’Mara, and with staff member, Celine Scully.

health and education. Each brings a unique perspective rooted in community and education.

Speaking about the bursary award scheme, Michael O’Loughlin commented, “With the price of accommodation, for any student starting college, it’s a nice little boost, whether it’s accommodation, fees, travel, or IT services. Any financial assistance relieves a little bit of pressure. It sets students in the right frame for the first few weeks, which can be daunting as many are away from

Cashel business relocates to brand new premises

MD BURKE LTD, a long established business in Cashel town have moved their business to outside the town and are now located at Owen’s & Bigg’s Lot on the outskirts of the town.

There was a great turnout of family, friends, customers and suppliers to the official opening of the new premises.

Special guests on the day were former Munster and Ireland international rugby player Alan Quinlan and Cashel King Cormac and Tipperary senior hurlers Eoghan Connolly and Oisin O’Donoghue.

home for the first time.

You’d love to give awards to them all. Every applicant showed ambition and clarity about their goals. They showed great leadership skills, with detailed plans for their future.”

“Clonmel Credit Union is proud to support our community and its students, fostering growth and ambition as we celebrate our shared successes together,” concluded Michael O’Grady, Head of Credit with Clonmel Credit Union.

Declan Burke, proprietor of the long established Cashel business, MD Burke Ltd., and former Ireland rugby international Alan Quinlan, share a top of the range garden shears to cut the ribbon and officially open the new premises of MD Burke Ltd, at Owen’s & Bigg’s Lot, Cashel. Also included are recent All-Ireland senior hurling medal winners with Tipperary, Eoghan Connolly (left) and Oisin O’Donoghue.

Declan Burke with Alan Quinlan, Eoghan Connolly and Oisin O’Donoghue at the officially opening of MD Burke Ltd’s new premises at Owen’s & Bigg’s Lot, Cashel.

LEFT: Just some of the Clonmel business people who attended last week’s meeting at the Talbot Hotel where the BID proposal was unveiled.

‘There has been over 180 submissions on Clonmel BID to our proposal by the close of the public consultation phase on Friday, 160 of those were after the meeting on Tuesday night.’

CLONMEL BUSINESSES UNITE

Record turnout of 286 businesses back bold BID plan to revitalise town

286 businesses pack Talbot Hotel as Clonmel BID proposal unveiled”

A record breaking 286 business owners crowded into the Talbot Hotel on Tuesday evening for the launch of the Clonmel Business Improvement District (BID) 2026–2031 proposal. The scale of the turnout, which delayed the meeting due to demand, was described as a landmark moment for the town’s business community and proof of a shared determination to revitalise Clonmel.

The BID model, already established in towns across Ireland, sees ratepayers contribute a levy to fund a dedicated company tasked with delivering targeted improvements in marketing, infrastructure, safety, tourism, and business support.

Three representatives of the Sligo BID shared their story, highlighting how collaboration transformed their town within just 18 months. Initiatives included electronic footfall counters, the creation of Sligo.ie and a mobile app, new lighting schemes, and high profile events such as the Cannonball Rally. Sligo also launched the Love Sligo card, developed a 2015–2018 action plan, and built strong partnerships with the local authority.

The results were striking multiple Tidy Towns Gold Medals, the Purple Flag, and the EU Urban Place Management Award. Their message was clear, success rests on cooperation, trust, and a shared vision between businesses and the public sector something they believe Clonmel can replicate.

The Clonmel BID is being led by a committee of well known and respected business leaders, described as “heavyweights” of the local economy.

Chairperson Pat O’Gorman confirmed that the proposal is a five-year plan

designed to make Clonmel a vibrant, welcoming centre through five strategic pillars.

Safety on the Streets, working with Gardaí to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Marketing & Promotion, seasonal events, campaigns, and digital promotion, alongside expanding the Love Tipperary Gift Card.

Revitalisation & Infrastructure, upgraded signage, lighting, greenery, footfall counters, and improved public amenities.

Business Support, assistance for traders, night time economy pilots, cultural festivals, and creative use of vacant spaces.

Tourism Development, themed trails, visitor maps, hospitality training, and destination marketing.

Concerns raised at the meeting included the lack of public toilets, antisocial behaviour, and vacant properties. Organisers confirmed these issues are fully recognised and will form part of the BID’s action programme.

The BID promises to deliver increased footfall, a stronger night time economy, cleaner and more welcoming streets, and coordinated marketing campaigns. Importantly, BID funding will be used to leverage further national, EU, and philanthropic investment.

The levy is set at 5% of each business’s commercial rates bill, fixed for the five year term. For example, a business paying €10,000 in rates will contribute €500 annually. With 828 businesses, the BID expects to raise about €350,000 per year, creating a dedicated budget for town improvements.

A clear roadmap has been drawn up, 2026 launch BID, appoint CEO, brand the town, install footfall counters, and deliver flagship events like Christmas lights and St. Patrick’s Day.

2027–2028 phased public amenity

projects, tourism mapping, cultural pilots, and a major festival.

2029 broaden late night economy, expand safety initiatives, and commission a perception study.

2030–2031 legacy projects, renewal preparation, and publication of a final progress report.

The plan has secured strong backing from local representatives.

Deputy Michael Murphy TD said “BID is designed to give businesses the tools and resources to shape their own town centre. This is not about shifting responsibility or adding costs, but empowering ratepayers to deliver what matters most to them. In Sligo, the impact has been clear, coordinated marketing campaigns, targeted events, and streetscape improvements have boosted trade and created community cohesion. For Clonmel, a BID means a dedicated, business led team driving better promotion, seasonal events, improved lighting, stronger digital presence, and cleaner streets.

Importantly, it complements existing Council services rather than replacing them.

The establishment of a BID in Clonmel represents a significant opportunity to revitalise and enhance our town centre. By bringing businesses together with a shared vision and pooled resources, working closely with the Clonmel Borough District and other stakeholders, the BID will strengthen our economy, attract visitors, and create a more vibrant town for residents and tourists alike. Clonmel has always had a proud commercial tradition, and this model gives us a practical framework to build on that strength. I fully endorse the project and urge that it proceed without delay.”

Seamus Healy TD echoed this support, stressing the urgency of action,

“As someone who has worked in the community for decades, I warmly welcome and endorse the proposal to establish a BID Company for Clonmel.

After Covid, footfall has declined, online

shopping has grown, and our high street has suffered. Revitalising the town centre is not just desirable it is essential.

The BID model is a proven way forward. By pooling resources, businesses can fund and manage projects that make Clonmel busier, safer, and more inviting. Importantly, this decision rests with the business ratepayers themselves. But the success stories of Sligo and Drogheda show what is possible when enterprise leads the way.

The BID must also be supported by significant government investment, particularly through the Urban Renewal Development Fund. Tipperary County Council and Clonmel Borough District already have ambitious renewal plans, and with a genuine partnership between the BID, local authority, and national government, we can transform Clonmel. This is a progressive, imaginative step forward that we cannot afford to miss.”

With a population of 18,369 (2022 census), Clonmel has strong employment opportunities but faces challenges familiar to many Irish towns, online shopping, vacant properties, and a weak night time economy.

A BID offers joined up thinking and a collective voice to address these issues, alongside hard data from footfall counters and digital platforms to strengthen lobbying efforts. It will deliver town centre management functions from Christmas lights and festivals to safety initiatives, marketing, and tourism promotion while unlocking further external funding.

As Noel Buckley concluded, the vision is simple but powerful,

“To make Clonmel a great place to live, work, and socialise, through local leadership and partnership. A place where businesses thrive, streets are welcoming, and communities flourish.” - Report by Clonmel Stories

Deputy Seamus Healy, TD., warmly welcomed and endorsed the proposal to establish a BID company for Clonmel.

Deputy Michael Murphy, TD., said BID is designed to give businesses the tools and resources to shape their own town centre.

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Circa 70 Acres or C.28.328

Circa 70 Acres or C.28.328 Hectares of Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. n on

Circa 70 Acres or C.28.328 Hectares of Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

Circa 70 Acres or C.28.328 Hectares of Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary.

Agricultural land at Slievenamon Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary.

Circa 70 Acres or C.28.328 Hectares of Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary.

Circa 70 Acres or C.28.328 Hectares of Agricultural land at Slievenamon, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary.

For Sale by Public Auction on 25th September 2025 at 3pm in Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91 D1F2

For Sale by Public Auction on 25th September 2025 at 3pm in Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91

For Sale by Public Auction on 25th September Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91 D1F2

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Land currently under grass of excellent quality

 Land currently under grass of

 Land currently under grass of excellent quality

 Laid out in one block in the

 Laid out in one block in the Golden Vale Region. C.7 km from the town of Clonmel.

 C.7

For Sale by Public Auction on 25th September 2025 at 3pm in Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91

 Laid out in one block in the Golden Vale Region.

 Land currently under grass of excellent quality

 C.7 km from the town of Clonmel.

 Laid out in one block in the Golden Vale Region.

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Solicitor - Niall Corr & Company solicitors, 32 Malahide Road, Clontarf West, Dub lin 5. tel - 01 8312828

For Sale by Public Auction on 25th September 2025 at 3pm in Slievenamon Golf Club, Clonacody, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary. E91 D1F2

 C.7 km from the town of Clonmel.

Company solicitors, 32 Malahide Road, Clontarf West, Dub lin 5.

Solicitor - Niall Corr & Company solicitors, 32 Malahide Road, Clontarf West, Dub tel - 01 8312828

 Land currently under grass of excellent quality

Solicitor - Niall Corr & Company solicitors, 32 Malahide Road, Clontarf West, Dub lin 5. tel - 01 8312828

 Land currently under grass of excellent quality

tel - 01 8312828

 Laid out in one block in the Golden Vale Region.

Map & Brochure available from auctioneer

Map & Brochure available from auctioneer

 Laid out in one block in the Golden Vale Region.

 C.7 km from the town of Clonmel.

& Brochure available from auctioneer

 C.7 km from the town of Clonmel.

Map & Brochure available from auctioneer

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Tipperary County Council

I, Rebecca Spelman, intend to apply to the above-named planning authority for retention permission at Martyr’s Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary E45 DH96.The development consists of change of use from general office to health centre to provide talking therapy, mental health diagnostic assessments (including neurodiversity assessments), psychiatry consultations, and GP consultations for GPs with a special interest in mental health. Replacement of existing signage and all ancillary works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Tipperary County Council

We, Brian and Lucy Martin, seek permission for the following development at Toor, Kilcash, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: Change of use of an existing garage and workshop to residential use to accommodate an integrated granny flat and storage; alterations of existing roof structures; demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of a single-storey connecting lobby to existing dwelling, and all other associated site development works including connection to previously approved (as per planning ref. 2460689) upgraded wastewater treatment system. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.

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

County Council

Permission is sought by Edmond & Cáit Hearn for the following development at Ballyneale Castle, Ballyneill, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, a protected structure (ref.no RPS S1059)

Demolition of an existing single-storey structure to the side and rear of existing protected structure and construction of a new single-storey extension to side and rear, alterations to existing elevations, external works and all associated site services and site development works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

County Council Tipperary County Council

Take notice that I, Jack Looby, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission for a Dwelling, Garage, Effluent Treatment System and Entrance at Garden Grove, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. This 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 and a submission or observation in relation to this application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Permission is sought by Fethard GAA club for the following development at Fethard GAA Park, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

a) Construction of a new 2-storey clubhouse facility comprising of 2no. changing rooms, showers, toilet facilities, a referees’ room, a meeting room, a medical/store room and multi-purpose room

b) Demolition of existing spectator stand

c) Construction of new spectator stand

d) Installation of new hurling wall

e) Installation of a footpath and low-level perimeter fencing around the existing GAA pitch

f) Relocation of the existing electric scoreboard

g) All associated site development works

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

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

Documented and certified through the UPU,Reference No. RL 026840078IE 1st September 2025

This is to inform the general public that i; man Owen-gerard; hereby Stake Claim to the Superior Title/Allodial Title and the mines and mineral rights; by posting all corners of the land of the already established boundaries and the property thereon, the living Standing/Unique landmark impression/footprint of i; man on this private property; more particular described in the schedule hereunder written; is being transferred to the living man; given-name Owen-gerard; Occupier of the office of executor /Claimant Moate Quarter Trust; to be recorded in the private ledger of Owen-gerard Estate; Public Record Eire; and the public office Tailte Éireann; All persons men or women; having any claim in respect thereof by way of sale; exchange; gift; mortgage; trust; inheritance; possession; lease; lien or otherwise howsoever are requested to inform the same in writing to the under autographed having their office at Moate Quarter, Kilfeakle, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary within fourteen days from the date hereof failing which; the claim or claims if any of such persons; man or woman; will be considered to been of waived and or abandoned and this transfer shall be lawfully be complete; Scheduled Above Referred to;

• Folio Description plot of ground being part of the townland Moate Quarter, Kilfeakle and Barony of Clanwilliam containing 0.2023 Hectares shown on OSi Map Ref. 66

• Folio number 23670

• The Dwelling/Land legally known as; Moate Quarter, Kilfeakle, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary A plot of ground being part of the Barony of Clanwilliam; The Dwelling Now Lawfully Known As; Owen-gerard Estate at Moate Quarter, Kilfeakle, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

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Independent Tipperary councillor Liam Browne dismayed at FG directive

As an elected representative on Tipperary County Council, I am deeply dismayed by Taoiseach Simon Harris’s directive banning Fine Gael councillors from supporting Independent candidates seeking nomination for the Presidency. This move is not only anti-democratic, but also a blatant attempt to control and restrict the people’s choice.

Under our Constitution, candidates may be nominated either by 20 members of the Oireachtas or by four local authorities. The council route was deliberately included by the authors of the Constitution to ensure that voices outside the party system could have a fair chance to contest the Presidency. They did not expect political parties to disrespect that intention by actively obstructing the process.

This is a direct attack on the principle of local representation. Councillors are elected to serve their communities, not to act as rubber stamps for party headquarters. The idea that councillors should be forbidden from even considering support for Indepen-

dent candidates is an insult to the intelligence and independence of local government.

What’s even more surprising, and disappointing, is that Sinn Féin, a party that has spent years condemning the Establishment politics of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, now appears to be considering a similar stance. So much for Sinn Féin being different. Over the past few years, I’ve watched Sinn Féin rail against the old parties in public, only to quietly adopt their tactics when it suits them. When it comes to hard decisions, they

seem more and more like the very parties they claim to oppose.

I remember canvassing as an Independent in rural Tipperary, where people told me they were tired of party politics and wanted representatives who would speak for them, not tow the party line in Dublin.

That’s why I ran. And that’s why I’m speaking out now.

Fine Gael’s position undermines the very foundation of our democracy. It sends a message that only party-approved candidates are welcome, and that alternative voices, no matter how credible or popular, should be silenced.

I call on councillors across all parties and none to reject this directive. Let us uphold the democratic values we were elected to protect. The Presidency belongs to the people of Ireland, and they deserve a full and fair choice, not one dictated by party politics.

Let the people decide.

Cllr Liam Browne

Independent Member, Tipperary County Council

Statement from Cllr. Declan Burgess on Ballypadeen Site, Cashel

“I am pleased to see that after a lengthy and complex process, the legal matters surrounding the Ballypadeen site (Old Cashel Kings Motel) are now being brought to a close. This has been a challenging situation for everyone involved, and I know how much it’s weighed on local residents and the wider community. While the full details of the settlement are confidential, I am confident that the steps now being taken will help address the

site’s dereliction and pave the way for its future redevelopment. The Council’s commitment to overseeing the necessary works, including the demolition of the old housing units, is a positive step forward. As part of this process, we can expect the Council to bring a Part 8 application before members later this year or early in 2025. This will ensure that the necessary remediation works are carried out in a transparent and responsible manner. I will be following this process

closely.

I also want to acknowledge the bigger picture, including the ongoing efforts to secure a UNESCO designation for the Rock of Cashel. This heritage site is of great historical and cultural importance, and we need to ensure that its surroundings reflect that.

I look forward to the next steps in this process, and I will continue to work closely with the Council and local residents to ensure the best possible outcome for all.

North Tipp TD urges Minister to take action re striking caretakers and secretaries

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Education and Youth and TD for North Tipperary, Ryan O’Meara urges the Minister for Education to take immediate action to prevent the ongoing strike among caretakers and secretaries.

The Fianna Fáil TD has been engaging with school secretaries and caretakers over the summer months. Speaking on the matter today, Deputy O’Meara stated, “School secretaries and caretakers are at the heart of all our school communities. I have been inundated with calls from principals, parents and teachers communicating their strong support for the current strike action. Schools are under serious pressure and are calling for this to be resolved. On Monday evening, I met with a local delegation to discuss their concerns. I met with them on the picket line also during the week.

Deputy O’Meara has expressed a deep sense of frustration in the lack of action by the Department of Education. “I am continuing to raise the concerns of secretaries and caretakers with the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee.

It is time for serious engagement between the Department of Education and FÓRSA and the Workplace Relations Commission is the place for this in my view. I have written to Minister McEntee and requesting that she directs her officials to act now.

“These incredibly hard working and essential staff do not want to

strike. They want to be at work. But they have taken a stance on issues of importance to them and have voted to partake in an indefinite strike.

“I want to see this issue resolved and both sides coming to an agreement as soon as possible. Meaningful engagement must now take place.”

Deputy Ryan O’Meara and Councillor JP O’Meara joined the staff of Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan in Nenagh as they stand with their secretary Orla Ryan.

Deputy Ryan O’Meara with school secretaries and caretakers outside his constituency office in Nenagh.

Cllr Liam Browne, Independent.

Clonmel Applefest 2025 launches with music, entertainment and ‘The Ties That Bind’

CLONMEL’S MAIN GUARD was the beating heart of the town last Saturday as the 8th edition of Clonmel Applefest was officially launched. The much loved harvest festival has chosen “The Ties That Bind” as its theme for 2025, a timely reflection on the many ways that people, places and traditions keep communities connected.

What are those ties? They might be family or friends, a loyal pet, a favourite place, a treasured memory, a stirring piece of music, or even the thrill of an All-Ireland final. Applefest invites us to celebrate those bonds that sustain us, while also creating new ones through shared experience.

That sense of connection was palpable at the launch, thanks to the dynamic sounds of Static Haze, a rising Clonmel band who proved the perfect opening act. Their powerful renditions of classics from AC/DC, The Cranberries and Wheatus had the crowd singing along and drew praise from all present, including Mayor Cllr Pat English. The audience loved every note, and it is clear this talented young group has a bright future ahead.

But the launch was just the beginning. Running from Thursday, September 25th to Sunday, September 28th, Applefest 2025 promises a rich programme of events celebrating music, art, food, heritage, and the environment.

Programme Highlights

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th

Families of Clonmel book launch – Town Hall Chamber, 5.30pm

The Ties That Bind – Clonmel Camera Club exhibition, The Narrow Space Gallery, 7pm (Free)

Clonmel StorySlam, hosted by Joe Whelan – Baker’s Bar, doors 8pm (€12)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th

Storytelling with Niamh Donnellan

Lunchtime concert with resident band - Fetch 12 noon (Free)

Back to the Grain: Flour Power for Wholesome Baking – Raheen College, 4pm (€25)

Secrets of Apple Preserving with Sinéad Delahunty –Presentation Secondary School, 4pm (€20)

Biodiversity Is All Around Us with Éanna Ní Lamhna – Main Guard, 7pm (€12)

Sun Merchants & Rasa Nua – Gleeson’s Bar, 8.30pm (€18)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

Clonmel Repair Café & Toy Library – Circular Square, 80 Upper Irishtown, 11.30am–1.30pm (Free)

Harvest Fair – Kickham Plaza, 11.30am–5pm (Free)

Soulfood: Music & Wine Soirée – The Hub, O’Connell Street, 7.30pm (€28)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th

Family Yoga & Mindfulness Walk – Mulcahy Park, 11am–12.30pm (€6 pp / €15 family)

Musical Afternoon Tea – Ted’s Café, Parnell Street, 12.30–4pm

The Honey Show with South Tipp Beekeepers –Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn, 2–4pm (€3 adult / €5 family)

Medicinal Plant Walk with Saffron Wells – Greenane Blueway, 12 noon (€7)

As the harvest season arrives, Applefest once again promises to be more than just a festival. It is a celebration of community spirit, of the stories and traditions that make Clonmel unique, and of the simple joys that bring people together.

Whether through music echoing in the Main Guard, the warmth of shared food, or the discovery of new ideas and friendships, Applefest offers four days of connection and celebration.

For full details, tickets, and updates, visit www. clonmelapplefest.ie.

As the evenings draw in and the harvest is gathered, Clonmel Applefest offers more than just entertainment. It is a celebration of who they are, the memories they share, and the connections that carry them forward. For three days, the town will come alive with stories, song, flavour and friendship reminding us all of the simple but powerful ties that bind.

For the full programme, tickets, and updates, visit www.clonmelapplefest.ie.

- Report by Clonmel Stories.

Disposal of chewing gum is a sticky problem

‘Bin your gum when you’re done!’ –

Gum Litter Taskforces visits Thurles

Launching its sixth cycle, the Gum Litter Taskforce reports that:

• 92% of people now report properly disposing of their chewing gum, a record high.

• 85% of 16–34-year-olds now view littering as socially unacceptable.

• Men remain more likely than women to improperly disposed of chewed gum.

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) visited Thurles Town Park on Monday, 1st September to promote positive gum litter disposal. As part of its Summer Roadshow campaign, the GLT collaborated with Tipperary County Council to promote the importance of proper litter disposal through fun education and awareness initiatives that highlight the negative envi-

ronmental impacts of gum litter and draw awareness to the €150 gum litter fine.

A collaboration between industry, government and local authorities, and funded by Mars Wrigley, this year marks the launch of the campaign’s sixth cycle.

GLT has seen gum litter reduce by almost 70% since 2007, via a sustained public engagement and education campaign. According to the latest National Litter Pollution Monitoring System data, gum now accounts for just 8.6% of all litter, continuing a downward trend in gum as a component of litter from 26.4% in 2006, and 9.1% in 2021, the end of the previous three-year cycle.

However, according to the latest research one in 12 admit that

they still drop their gum on the ground – with men more than twice as likely to do so than women. This highlights the continued importance of the campaign.

WELCOME FOR INITIATIVE FROM CATHAOIRLEACH

Welcoming the campaign back to Tipperary, Councillor Peggy Ryan, Cathaoirleach of Thurles Municipal District said:

“We are delighted to welcome the Gum Litter Taskforce to Tipperary. It’s a great initiative that generates awareness of the negative impacts of gum litter in a fun and engaging way. As a Council, we are committed to working with campaigns such as GLT, that promote responsible litter disposal behaviours, and result in cleaner communities.”

Photographed at the ‘Bin your gum when you’re done!’ – Gum Litter Taskforce visit to Thurles Town Park as part of their Summer Roadshow. From left to right: Shiva Dubey, Fiona Flynn (Staff Officer, Environment and Climate Action, Tipperary County Council); Councillor Peggy Ryan, Cathaoirleach of Thurles Municipal District; Paddy Skehan, John Scanlon and Tom Hourihane.

Cashel Town in talk

By Liam Browne

Rosegreen gears up for 2025 Family Fun Field Day

Excitement is building in Rosegreen as the community prepares for the much-anticipated 2025 Family Fun Field Day, set to take place on Sunday next, 14th September. With gates opening at 12.30pm, the event promises a vibrant afternoon packed with sport, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

The day kicks off with a series of hurling blitzes for U5, U7, and U9 teams, followed by LGFA blitzes for U6, U8, and U10 players. In total, 16 clubs from surrounding parishes will be represented, making it a true celebration of local sport and community spirit. Young athletes will be rewarded with prizes and goodie bags, and can then take part in the ever-popular Kids Tug of War, followed by the Fittest Club Challenge, a fun obstacle course designed to test teamwork and energy.

For those looking to relax after the action, there will be face painting, refreshments in the marquee, and plenty of bouncing fun on the two-tiered

bouncy castles, one for younger children and one for older kids, with participation limited to 12 years and under. Teenagers won’t be left out, with a range of exciting activities including Zorb Ball Games, Pillow Fights, Golf Putting, Soccer Goals, and Sliothar Target Challenges.

EVER POPULAR DOG SHOW

A highlight of the day is the Dog Show, which always draws a crowd.

Organisers remind attendees to keep dogs on leads and to bring and take home their poop bags. Adults can enjoy a variety of challenges and games, including a unique ‘Spin the Ball’, a Dunk Tank, Soccer and Hurling Skills, and a Steady Hand Challenge.

The traditional raffle will feature fantastic prizes including a car trailer load of timber, a hamper, coal, and a bottle of whiskey. The day will conclude with the Monster Auction, a lively and entertaining event led by a skilled auctioneer.

Contributions of good quality items are most welcome, and the auc-

tion will feature trailers of timber as its closing highlight.

SUPPORTED BY TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL

The Rosegreen Family Fun Field Day is proudly supported by Tipperary County Council, along with numerous local businesses, individuals, and friends from Cashel, Rosegreen, and beyond. The Rosegreen Community Development Association extends sincere thanks to all supporters for their generosity and commitment.

The Association operates the Community Hall, Community Fields, and the All-Weather AstroTurf, all for the benefit of residents in Rosegreen and surrounding areas. Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to make use of the walkway, hire the hall or AstroTurf, and enjoy the wide range of sports and activities available.

With something for everyone, the 2025 Rosegreen Family Fun Field Day promises to be a joyful celebration of community, sport, and togetherness. All are welcome — don’t miss it!

Daniel’s

inspiring swim raises €1,011 for Epilepsy Ireland

We are incredibly proud to share the story of Daniel O’Connell, a Service User at Resilience residential service, Ard Rí in Cashel, who recently accomplished a remarkable personal goal. Daniel successfully raised €1,011 for Epilepsy Ireland by swimming an impressive 60 laps of his local pool, an achievement that reflects not only his physical determination but also his deep personal connection to the cause.

Daniel lives with epilepsy himself, and this challenge was part of his person-centred plan, which empowers individuals to set meaningful goals and work towards them with the support of their care team. For Daniel, this wasn’t just about swimming, it was about raising awareness, giving back, and showing what’s possible when people are encouraged to pursue their potential.

The swim was a powerful and emotional event, with Daniel’s commitment shining through every lap. His efforts were met with admiration and support from staff, fellow residents, and the wider community. The funds raised will go directly to Epilepsy Ireland, helping to support others living with the condition and contributing to vital education and advocacy work.

Daniel’s journey to this achievement was supported every step of the way by the dedicated team at Ard Rí, who helped him prepare, encouraged him throughout, and celebrated with him at the finish line. Ard Rí is a house owned and run by Resilience Care, whose ethos of person-centred support was clearly reflected in the way Daniel was empowered to take on this challenge and succeed.

This achievement is a shining example of how person-centred planning can lead to real, impactful outcomes. It highlights the importance of giving individuals the space to dream, the tools to act, and the support to thrive. Daniel’s story is not only inspiring, it’s a reminder of the strength and resilience that lives within our community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Daniel for his incredible accomplishment, and our sincere thanks to everyone who supported him, especially the team at Ard Rí and the wider Resilience Care community. His story is a beacon of hope and positivity, and we are honoured to celebrate it.

Looking forward to a busy day at the Rosegreen Family Fun Field this on Sunday next, 14th September is organising stalwart, Tom Delahunty.

Daniel O’Connell (in blue), at the presentation of fundraising cheque to Epilepy Ireland after his recent swim event.

Luxe Parade to light up Cashel this Friday Night

Cashel is set to dazzle next Friday night as the much-anticipated Luxe Parade returns as a centrepiece of the town’s annual Arts Festival. Promising a vibrant spectacle of light, music, and movement, the parade will culminate in a breathtaking Fire Mandala display at Hore Abbey, creating a magical finale against the backdrop of one of Cashel’s most iconic landmarks.

Organised in collaboration with local schools, youth groups, and community organisations, the Luxe Parade will feature the creative energy of up to 300 young people from across the region. Participants have been working for weeks to prepare illuminated costumes, lanterns, and performance pieces that will bring the streets of Cashel to life in a celebration of imagination and community spirit.

The parade will begin shortly after dusk, winding its way through the town centre before making its way toward Hore Abbey. Spectators can expect a feast for the senses, with glowing floats, stilt walkers, live drummers, and dancers all contributing to the carnival atmosphere.

The highlight of the evening will be the Fire Mandala, a large-scale, choreographed fire installation created by visiting artists in collaboration with local performers. Set in the atmospheric grounds of Hore Abbey, the Mandala will be lit in a ceremonial finale that organisers say will be “a moment of shared won-

der and reflection.”

Festival Director Maeve O’Connell described the Luxe Parade as “a celebration of creativity, youth, and the power of community.” She added, “It’s a chance for people of all ages to come together and experience something truly special. The Fire Mandala will be unlike anything Cashel has seen before.”

To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in Cashel town centre during the parade. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, with diversions and parking arrangements to be clearly signposted on the evening. Local Gardaí will be on hand to assist with traffic management and ensure a smooth flow throughout the event.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot and to enjoy the festive atmosphere building throughout the evening. Food stalls, street performers, and live music will add to the buzz in the lead-up to the parade’s start.

The Luxe Parade is just one of many highlights in this year’s Cashel Arts Festival, which runs throughout the weekend and features exhibitions, workshops, theatre, and music performances across the town.

With its blend of youthful energy, artistic flair, and community pride, the Luxe Parade promises to be a night to remember in Cashel. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this luminous celebration.

King Cormacs secure Dan Breen Cup quarter-final spot

Cashel King Cormac’ have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Dan Breen Cup, following a spirited performance against Thurles Sarsfields in their final group game on Saturday, 6th September at Holycross.

Despite falling to a narrow defeat, 0-25 to 1-19, Cashel’s overall group performance was enough to see them through to the knockout stages of the FBD Insurance County Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship.

The match was a high-quality affair, with both sides trading scores in a tightly contested first half. The turning point came just before the break when Eoghan Connolly stepped up to take a penalty and buried it to the net, drawing the sides level at half-time. The goal was a crucial moment in the game, lifting Cashel’s momentum and energising their large travelling support.

In the second half, Thurles Sarsfields edged ahead with a series of well-taken points, showing their experience and composure. Cashel, however, never let

the game slip away, staying within touching distance thanks to sharp shooting from their forwards and a determined defensive effort.

While the result didn’t go their way on the day, Cashel’s progress to the quarter-finals is a significant achievement and a reflection of their consistency throughout the group stages. The blend of youth and experience in the squad has served them well, and they’ll now look to regroup and prepare for the next challenge.

The performance of Connolly, not just for his goal but for his leadership throughout, was a standout. His penalty was a moment of real composure under pressure and gave Cashel the belief they needed to push on.

With the knockout stages looming, Cashel King Cormacs will be hoping to build on this momentum and continue their push for county honours. Their supporters, who turned out in strong numbers in Holycross, will no doubt be back in force for the quarter-final clash.

Strong Tipperary influence as Wexford Women’s Youths win All-Island Cup

Wexford Youths Women’s team were crowned All-Island Cup champions last weekend after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Bohemians FC at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford. The final, played in front of a passionate home crowd and broadcast live on TG4, ended 1-1 in regular time before Wexford triumphed 5-3 on penalties, securing their first title in the competition.

The win marked a historic moment for the club, making Wexford the first women’s team in Ireland to win all major domestic titles, including the SSE Airtricity

Women’s Premier Division, FAI Cup, WNL Cup, WNL Shield, and now the All-Island Cup

While the victory was a team effort, it also highlighted the growing influence of Tipperary football talent on the national stage.

Former Cashel Town Schoolgirls player and Irish underage international Micheala Lawrence played a key role throughout the campaign, showcasing her pace and creativity in midfield. Her contribution was vital in Wexford’s journey to the final and their ultimate triumph.

Joining her was Leah McGrath,

a standout player from Bansha Celtic, whose defensive strength and composure under pressure were evident throughout the tournament. McGrath’s development through grassroots football in Tipperary is a testament to the quality of coaching and support in the region. Behind the scenes, Aoife Lynch, a former player and now coach with Tipperary Town Ladies, is part of Wexford’s coaching setup. Her tactical input and mentoring have been widely praised, and her presence on the sideline during the final was a proud moment for Tipperary

Cashel Library hosts Summer Stars Awards and Culture Night Celebration

Cashel Library is set to welcome the community for two exciting events this September, celebrating both young readers and local culture. First up is the Summer Stars Awards Afternoon, taking place on Saturday, 13th September at 2.30pm. This event marks the culmination of the Summer Stars Reading Programme, which encourages children to read for fun throughout the summer months. The awards afternoon will celebrate the achievements of local young readers who took part, with certificates, small prizes, and plenty of encouragement for their literary journeys ahead. Families are invited to attend and enjoy a relaxed, joyful afternoon recognising the power of books and imagination.

Later in the month, Cashel Library will be part of the nationwide Culture Night 2025 celebrations with a very special event featuring Jim of the Mills. Known for his legendary music sessions and warm hospitality at his iconic pub in Upperchurch, Jim brings a unique blend of traditional Irish music and storytelling that has captivated audiences for decades. His appearance at Cashel Library promises to be a highlight of Culture Night, offering a rare chance to experience his charm and musical talent in an intimate setting.

Culture Night is all about celebrating creativity, heritage, and community — and Cashel Library is proud to be part of it. Whether you’re a regular visitor or haven’t stepped inside in years, these events are a perfect opportunity to reconnect with your local library and enjoy what it has to offer.

Both events are free of charge, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Cashel Library or visit their social media pages.

football.

The final itself was a tense affair. Bohemians took the lead through Alannah McEvoy, but Wexford equalised thanks to a composed finish from Ellen Molloy. In the shootout, Wexford converted all five penalties, with goalkeeper Maria O’Sullivan making the decisive save to seal the win.

This victory not only celebrates Wexford’s achievement but also shines a light on the strength of women’s football in County Tipperary, where players and coaches continue to make their mark at the highest level.

For now, the focus turns to recovery and preparation — but the dream of Dan Breen glory is very much alive in Cashel.

Former Cashel Town Schoolgirls player and Irish underage international Micheala Lawrence played a key midfield role in Wexford Youths Women’s team winning the All-Island Cup recently. Helping Micheala to lift the cup is proud father, Pa.

Jim of the Mills.

Carrick Town in around the

L’etape is coming to town

Starting in Carrick on September 28th, a 150-kilometre route which involves a 1,737 metre elevation gain before returning to finish again in the town awaits the hundreds of cycling enthusiasts for this year’s L’etape from the Tour De France race.

A challenging course with not one but two King/Queen of the hill competitions involved as well as a sprint section under the foot of the Comeraghs in Lemybrien. It is only fitting that a town that has given so much to the sport of cycling on the international stage has been chosen to host the event.

Cycling and indeed sports fans in general will have knowledge of men like Sean Kelly and Sam Bennett but the town has given more to cycling than just these two iconic household names. Men like Martin O Loughlin have been at the top of the local and national road racing for decades. Since his inaugural 15th in The National Championships in 2001 Martin has consistently proven to be a top-class sportsman.

Of course, Carrick’s cycling heroes aren’t

confined to men, Claire Moore, from Crehana, just outside the town in county Waterford is highly regarded as one of the best cyclists of her generation. Claire works daily in her chiropodist business under the arch off the Main Street and many may not know of the achievements that this quiet unassuming lady has under her belt.

Brought up just off the famous Seskin Hill, Claire was steeped in sports from a young age, thanks in the main to the influence of her late father Paddy. Paddy Moore was a true legend in Carrick Beg and across the river with the boxing club. Paddy, along with his great friends Tommy “Mickel” Power and John “O Crough” Power were responsible for ensuring that Gaelic football survived in Carrick Beg when the Saint Molleran’s club was formed in the 1940’s and incorporated the Windgap area which was the football stronghold of the parish of St. Molleran’s/Windgap. After Paddy’s playing days he stayed continually involved in St. Molleran’s and was the clubs Eastern board representative for decades.

At the age of 14 Claire commenced a cycling career that spanned almost 4 decades which saw her pick up a slew of awards, gold medals and titles including 4 Ras na mBan golds, while representing The Isle of Man in the NatWest Island Games Women’s road race on the Shetland Islands on July 13, 2005, she won the gold medal in the women’s individual 46.5 mile circuit road race in a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes and 2 seconds. This was an event that had all the top cyclists from around the British Commonwealth participate so that gives some idea of the skill needed to achieve such a finish.

Martin and Claire are just two of the countless talents that the town has produced in the sport of cycling and because of these sports people the town has been given the honour of hosting this fantastic event on Sunday, 28th September.

It promises to be an amazing spectacle and any of those of a certain age who can remember the buzz, fun and excitement that enveloped the town 1998 are sure to be looking forward to this year’s event.

Get your bikes out now!

Carrick-on-Suir is the Home of Irish Cycling and this September we’re showing it off in style!

We’re calling on everyone businesses and households to join in the fun:

Grab an old bike (or two!)

Dig out your cycling memorabilia, jerseys, or posters and get them in the windows!

Get creative and decorate your display outside your premises or home

The streets of Carrick are being transformed with colour and cycling spirit in the lead-up to the arrival of L’Étape Tour de France at the end of September

There are fantastic prizes up for grabs, sponsored by L’Étape & Explore Carrick-on-Suir: Most Creative Bike Best Business Branding People’s Choice Award (voted online by the public) So whether you’re a business or

a household, this is your chance to help shine a spotlight on Carrick, celebrate our cycling heritage, and add a splash of fun and colour to our town!

Don’t forget to tag @explorecarrickonsuir so we can see your amazing displays and put you in the running for the People’s choice award !

#GetYourBikesOut #CarrickOnSuir #ExploreCarrickonSuir #HomeOfIrishCycling #LEtape

Critical CFR members meet in celebrate National Service Day

Sunday last, we proudly joined communities across Ireland in celebrating National Services Day – a day dedicated to honouring all our frontline, voluntary, and emergency services.

As your local Community First Responders (CFR) group, we are proud to play our part in supporting the chain of survival and working alongside our colleagues in the ambulance service and wider emergency family.

We thank all the dedicated volunteers and professionals who give their time and skills to keep people safe, often in the most difficult circumstances.

This year is extra special,

marking milestones for some of Ireland’s emergency services – and we’re delighted to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them.

We’re kicking off our biggest challenge yet on National Services Day! From now until Restart a Heart Day (Oct 16), communities and CFR groups nationwide will walk, run, swim, and cycle 1,308km –one for every emergency call answered last year

Birthday of a legend remembered

Last Tuesday week would have been the 90th birthday of the great Liam Clancy.

He was born William Clancy on 2nd September 1935 in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. He was the youngest of nine children. He showed an artistic flair from a very young age and aspired to be an actor one day.

As a young man working in Dublin selling insurance policies in the early 1950’s he took up acting lessons and bought himself a guitar. He also took to calling himself Liam as he felt the name William was “far too English”. He had greater ambitions than insurance policies.

In 1956 set off for New York where he joined a drama company in Greenwich and shared the stage with other aspiring young actors such as Robert Redford, Walter Matthau and Dirk Bogarde in performances of plays by W. B. Yeats. But music was his true passion, and he joined forces with his two brothers Tom & Paddy as The Clancy Brothers and together with old friend Tommy Makem they recorded their first album “The Rising of the Moon”, a collection of Irish rebel songs in 1956. The album had some success and two years later they recorded another album, this time of drinking songs “Fill Your Glass With Us” and that established The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem as real performers.

Their star was rising, and they toured America from coast to coast. They were spotted by a scout for the Ed Sullivan Show. On the night they appeared on his show the main act had cancelled, and The Clancy Brothers were asked to keep playing for 15 minutes. Audiences loved the show and so did Columbia Records who immediately gave them a five-year recording contract.

In 1963 The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem performed for President John F Kennedy. They had toured the world and had sold out Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. They were by far the biggest selling folk band in the world. But, as with all bands, the splits started to happen in the late 1960’s, and in 1974 the group disbanded. Beset by money problems Liam Clancy was forced to re-establish himself as a solo performer, and such is the nature of Irish people, he steadfastly rose to the challenge.

Carrick RFC back in training

Carrick-on-Suir RFC – Youth Rugby Training

We’re back in action and ready to welcome new and returning players! Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying rugby for the first time, there’s a spot for you at Carrick-on-Suir RFC.

Training Times: U18.5s

New players welcome – come give it a try!

Training: Tuesdays 8:00–9:15pm and Thursdays 7:00–8:15pm U16s

Wednesdays 7:00–8:00pm Fridays 7:00–8:00pm U14s

Wednesdays 7:00–8:00pm Fridays 7:00–8:00pm

Location: Tybroughney Grounds

DM us for details or just turn up—all are welcome!

Let’s build skills, make friends, and enjoy the game together.

The great folk performers of the world wanted to be on stage with the legendary Liam Clancy. Tom Paxton, The Pogues, Ewan MacColl, Mary Black, Donovan. The list went on. He successfully toured the world and even wrote his autobiography, and a television documentary “The Legend of Liam Clancy” was filmed in 2006. In 2008 another documentary “The Yellow Bittern” all about Liam Clancy was filmed.

Liam Clancy passed away at his home in Ring, County Waterford at the age of 74 in 2009. He did more to promote the ferocious spirit of Irish folk music around the world than anyone before or since. A true Irish music legend, and a very successful Irishman.

Carrick Davins

UNDER 15 HURLING

Our U15s took on Newcastle away in what proved to be a hardfought battle that ebbed and flowed throughout. The Davins edged ahead at half time by a small margin and carried that advantage through most of the second half.

In the final ten minutes, the lads took complete control, a testament to their fitness levels and the work they have been putting in at training. This group are having a solid year, brought on by their commitment both on and off the field.

UNDER 17 HURLING

Our U17s were up bright and early on Saturday morning to take on Clonakenny away. The early travel had no effect on them as they tore into the game from the start.

Their incredible work rate never eased until the final whistle, resulting in a convincing win for the lads. Well done to all involved.

REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

We have officially broken ground on Phase Two of our redevelopment plan. Diggers and heavy machinery arrived early Monday morning to begin work on our new state-of-the-art juvenile and training field, along with a modern drainage system. Although this is a large undertaking, it will not affect the day-today running of the club, and all club business will proceed as normal.

HOSTING SOUTH FINALS

We were delighted to host three South Finals this weekend, including the U19 and two U13 finals. It was fantastic to see so many supporters at Páirc Damhín, with many visitors complimenting the quality of the grounds.

A special thanks to Thomas Foran, Tommy Dignam and Ray Tobin for their hard work in ensuring the facilities were at the highest standard. It is no small task in a ground our size, and their continued efforts are hugely appreciated.

Pictured is the beautiful display made by the gang in @thelazycowcoffeehouse !

The late and great Liam Clancy

‘The Final Victory’, a big winner with Clonmel Dragon Paddlers coach

There are a number of medical diagnoses that bring the word ‘death’ to our mind. Cancer is one of them. These events bring to us more than that: loss of control, feeling of failure, not been good enough.

Going back, or starting a sport for the first time, whatever the age, goes a long way to try to heal, and many times achieve it, the issues mentioned in the above paragraph.

‘Dragon Boating’ is one of these sports and offers something that others do not have. When one is in the boat with 21 other people, one must forget the pains and tribulations and become part of the boat engine. We must move like one, knowing that everyone in the boat has gone through the same chapter, and everyone is trying to fight those feelings of, Can I do It? and yes; absolutely YES; get

‘The Final Victory’ by Robert Jones

returns to Thurles on Saturday night for anoth-

Comedian Jarlath Regan returns to The Source for another sell-out performance

After two years of making us laugh out loud into our phones, with hundreds of millions of views, thousands of seats filled across Ireland, America, and the U.K., Jarlath Regan is coming to The Source with a completely new, barnstorming stand-up show.

In a world filled with bleak news and negativity, Jarlath brings a much-needed break with his masterful comedy. You’ve laughed at his Mammy clips on Instagram. You’ve shared his hilarious stand-up videos on TikTok. Now, it’s time to experience Jarlath Regan live and in person! Fresh from his sold-out Yer Man tour in 2024, Jarlath is back on the road with a completely fresh, never-before-seen show guaranteed to leave you “In Bits.”

- or by phone from the Box office on 0504 90204.

it done.

In the ‘Final Victory’ – based on real life events, with the author’s modifications – we have the opportunity of going through the feelings, pains, emotions and growing together, of a group of 22 paddlers, all of them suffering from different types of cancer, to achieve the recovery from this condition, some better than others, and achieve ‘victory’. This ‘victory’ is not about getting there first, it’s about surviving the odds and feel healthy again.

It is a great book, that you cannot put down, that will make you laugh, cry and feel the exhilaration of crossing the finish line ahead as a survivor.

Mr C. Fiuza Castiñeira, LMS, MCh, FRCSI Coach and Patron of SDP and CRC Paddlers, Clonmel.

Anne Gildea and ‘Further Adventures in Womanising’ set

for The Source

A pioneer of Irish lady comedy, Anne started out in London in the late 80s. She was a co-founder of the uber-successful female comedy musical trio The Nualas, who toured internationally for many years. Solo, Anne has multiple other comedy tours under her belt, including How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It which toured for three years to great acclaim, and lead to a 35 date UK-wide theatre tour with pre-eminent UK menopause expert, Dr Louise Newson in Autumn 2024.

Anne is currently touring her brand-new show, Further Adventures in Womaning. Building on the insights of her previous show, How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, it looks at the changing perception of A Woman’s Role from the 1960s to now: From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, from The Sunday Drive to The Spa Break, and weight-loss bread to Ozempic, via The Chiffon Scarf Test, Anne weaves a startling and hilarious path through a changing half century of womany stuff. It’s about the women our mothers were, the women the world of yore said we should be, and the women we actually became.

Saturday 20th September | Time 8.00pm Tickets €25

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

The Clonoulty-Rossmore Vintage Show will take place in Clonoulty this coming Sunday, 7th September. This is our 25th Anniversary Show. All proceeds raised will be donated to the South Tipperary Hospice Movement.

In our 25 years we have denoted nearly €500,000 to South Tipperary Hospice. We hope to add to that on Sunday.

The show will have a huge range of vintage machinery and vehicles. Highlights this year include:

Steam driven threshing demonstration.

All Ireland Sheaf Throwing

Display of vintage military vehicles.

Defence Forces weapons display.

Live music with Ellie Peters, Aisling Rafferty and other local artists.

Kids magic show.

Trade stands including local craft and food producers autojumble, toys, collectors models, antiques...

Kids tractor pulling.

We have something for all the family!

Adults are €10 on the gate. Under 16’s go free.

Exhibitors are free and will receive a complementary brass plaque and a voucher for refreshments.

Marty asks coffee lovers to support Hospice Movements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I thought it was amazing. Anyone who has visited a loved one

Marty Morrissey at the launch of Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice.

in a hospice will be aware of the serenity, peace and joy – the good feeling that a loved one is being really well minded.

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

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

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

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

Helena O’Shea and Mr Gino Fiuza Castiñeira, Coach and Patron of SDP and CRC paddlers, Clonmel, promoting ‘The Final Victory’ book by Robert Jones, at Fethard Heritage Day Festival

Anne Gildea makes a return trip to The Source in Thurles on Saturday, 20th September with her brand new show, Further Advertures in Womanising.

Comedian Jarlath Regan

er sell-out performance at The Source.

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Town Tipp through A trip

with Martin Quinn

TIPPERARY TOGETHER :

Locally grown, creatively shared - this weekend

Tipperary Together: Locally Grown, Creatively Shared. 12th - 14th September.

Enjoy a free weekend long celebration blending music, performance, art, history and community creativity. Perfect for all to enjoy, families, locals and visitors.

Friday, 12th September

17:30–18:30 | TBL8 Brass Band | The Plan (Bandstand) Kick off the festival with powerhouse TBL8 Brass, reimagining pop, disco, funk, and ska through bold brass arrangements and infectious originals. From Electric Picnic to Cork Jazz, they know how to get a crowd moving.

Friday, 12th September

20:00 | Book of Fire with ROGU Fire Arts, Tipperary Hills (weather permitting). Experience Ireland’s premier fire arts company in a thrilling, immersive performance. Led by the enigmatic Firekeeper, audiences are transported into the Book of Fire, where flames, storytelling, and artistry. A show for all ages.

Saturday, 13th September

12:30–20:00 | Market Place Extravaganza | Market Yard Market Yard comes alive as a vibrant festival zone, buzzing with creativity, colour, and performance. Symmetry Circus presents What’s Watt, where two eccentric inventors bring a wacky kinetic machine to life with dazzling acrobatics, hula hooping, escapology, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments for all ages. Captain C-Man follows with legendary juggling and boundless energy-cheer, clap,

and maybe even join in the fun! The afternoon ignites with Go Dance For Change, thrilling Afro-dance performances that blend rhythm, storytelling, and joyful movement, alongside playful walkabouts from the Cloughjordan Circus Youth Troupe, featuring colourful puppetry and whimsical windsocks. Clothes Swapping with Rita Marcalo offers a unique participatory experience, where clothing is exchanged for dance movements, that celebrates community creativity. Dave Clancy enchants with acoustic folk steeped in traditional Irish influences. As the sun sets, the excitement peaks with a lively community céilí from 19:00 to 20:00, where live music and dancing invite everyone to join the joyous celebration of Tipperary Together.

Wheelchair accessible · Accessible toilets

Saturday, 13th September

12:00–16:00 | The Black Horse of Tipperary | Kickham Place, Town Centre. The Black Horse is back in town! Join artist Maurice Caplice for a playful community drawing project. Add your mark to a collaborative chalk artwork celebrating Tipperary’s creativity – all ages welcome, no experience needed.

Saturday, 13th September

7pm–8pm | Céilí | Market Yard

As part of the Market Place Extravaganza when the sun sets, the excitement peaks with a lively community céilí from 7pm to 8pm where live music and dancing invite everyone to join the joyous celebration of Tipperary Together. Wheelchair accessible · Accessible toilets

Sunday, 14th September

10:00–10:45 | Family Yoga with Paula Hynes | Tipperary Hills Start your day with gentle, family-friend-

Tipperary Musical Society’s Sweeney Todd is on the way

Tipperary Musical Society will launch their 2025/2026 season and their forthcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, at The Porter House, Tipperary Town, on this Friday, 12th September at 8 p.m. New members are particularly welcome with no obligation to commit. No previous stage experience necessary. Come along to meet the cast, crew, committee and production team for a relaxed evening of information and friendship.

All are welcome and we’d love to see you there.

ly yoga designed for children aged 5 and up. This inclusive, beginner-friendly, and neuro-affirming session encourages families to stretch, breathe, and connect.

11:00–12:00 | Adult Yoga with Paula Hynes | Tipperary Hills A relaxing and mindful yoga session tailored for adults, perfect for unwinding, stretching, and centering your body and mind. Enjoy a peaceful hour in the fresh air of Tipperary Hills.

11:45–12:45 & 14:15–15:15 | Bee-ology Show & Workshop – Tipperary Hills

Sunday, 14th September

12:00 | Local History Walking Tour | Starting at St Michael’s Church Explore the stories and hidden corners of Tipperary with local historian Mary Alice O’Connor. These walks are suitable for all, offering fascinating insights into the town’s heritage and history. Spaces are limited. Advance booking recom-

mended. To secure your spot mail us at creative.places@youthworktipperary.ie.

Sunday, 14th September

13:00–13:30 & 15:00–15:30 | Acoustic Traditional Music with Richie Delahunty |Tipperary Hills Delight in the rich sounds of Irish traditional music with banjo, mandolin, and guitar. Cahir based artist, Richie Delahunty and company, brings energy, skill, and passion to every note.

Sunday, 14th September

14:00–16:00 | Film Screenings | Excel Heritage Centre Enjoy a curated selection of films celebrating local talent, culture, and heritage. Screenings include Dancing with Strangers: From Palestine to Ireland by Rita Marcalo, Call Me Brigid by Tzarini Meyler; and other historic local films that showcase Tipperary’s rich past. All screenings are free.

Tipperary Together Festival featuring TBL8 Brass Band.

Book of Fire with ROGU Fire Arts at the Tipperary Hills.

Improvement works at St John’s Famie Graveyard

Cllr Annemarie Ryan has posted some news on the St. John’s Famine Graveyard.

“Many of you know there is a very hardworking committee who look after St. John’s Famine Graveyard in Tipp Town. For years they’ve lovingly maintained the Graveyard at the Hills, respectfully looking after everything and anything to do with this sacred space. Over the years, the footpaths began to badly deteriorate.

“I began working with the committee over a year ago and we are

glad to be able to report that the footpath resurfacing will commence on this Monday September 8th. The works are being funded by Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District and the Environment Section of the Council. Both myself and the committee want to thank them both for working with us to care for this very special place.

“Please watch out for the works if you are at the Tipperary Hills this week” concluded the Councillor.

Information Evening with Aherlow Kilross Community Team

BELOW: Garda John Hennessy and Student Garda Ellen Fahey, Tipperary Town Community Engagement Team, held an information evening with the Committee members of Aherlow Kilross Community Council where a variety of issues were discussed, including the implementation of the be alert system, Cáirde App within the group. Best of luck to the group in upcoming Council elections.

Louise Morrissey releases new single ‘Tipperary So Rare’

A song from the heart about her home county, Louise Morrissey, one of Ireland’s most respected and best-loved country singers, has released her brand new single “Tipperary So Rare”. The song is a heartfelt celebration of her home county, a place she says has shaped her both as a person and as a performer. “I’m very proud of where I come from, the county of Tipperary” explains Louise. “There was always music in our house growing up, and that love of home and pride in where we lived was passed on to us by our parents. This song captures everything that’s beautiful and wonderful about the county. I first heard “Tipperary So Rare” on the radio around two years ago, performed by the late Frank Patterson, the world-famous tenor from Clonmel.

“I was immediately struck by its words and melody and later discovered Frank Patterson had also written the song himself. I thought it was an absolutely beautiful song. I had it in the back of my mind for some time. When Tipperary won the All-Ireland Hurling Final this year, I rang my producer Peter Maher the very next day and said, ‘Right, we’re doing it’. The single was recorded at Peter Maher Music Production in Tipperary and is being released alongside a new music video showcasing some of the county’s most scenic locations, including sites mentioned in the lyrics” said Louise. The video was filmed and edited By SBM Global Media.

Music has always been part of

Louise’s life. Both her parents were musical. Her father played fiddle and saxophone, while her mother played piano, and the family often had sing-songs at home. Louise first performed with her brothers’ as part of The Morrissey’s Folk Group. Although she once trained as a hairdresser and even considered art college, music gradually became her path. “It just kind of happened” says Louise.

“We sang at local halls and talent competitions, and before I knew it, music had become my life. My first performance with a band as a country singer came in Barry’s Hotel, Dublin, on March 3rd, 1988” says Louise, whose has released many much loved songs over her 37-year career. Fans still request classics such as; ‘Slievenamon’, ‘Tipperary on My Mind’, ‘Flying Home to Aherlow’, ‘Katie Daly’, ‘September Sky’ and ‘The Night Daniel O’Donnell Came to Town’. She has performed on many TV shows including her own TV show broadcast on SKY TV “The Louise Morrissey Show” which was aired a few years ago, ‘Glór Tíre’, where she featured both as an artist and later as a guest judge, and on ‘Opry le Daniel’.

She says that these television platforms have been a huge boost for country artists. “When I started out, we had nothing like that. It’s a big deal for any singer to have their own show on national TV” says Louise who adds that amongst her proudest moments are, singing at half-time in Croke Park during an All-Ireland Final, which was broadcast worldwide and touring in Canada and being invited to open for Kris Kristofferson in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Louise believes her long lasting connection with audiences comes down to honesty and gratitude. “Always be yourself. Don’t believe your own hype. I love meeting people after shows. I’m actually shy by nature, but being on stage has given me confidence, and I’m grateful to the fans for that” says Louise. She has also embraced new opportunities, including presenting her own weekly radio show, “Lunch with Louise”, every Friday from 12–2pm on Tipperary Mid-West Radio. She knows how vital radio has been to her success. “Without radio presenters playing our music, we wouldn’t be heard. I’m very thankful to each and every one of them” adds Louise.

LOOKING AHEAD

Looking ahead Louise continues to tour widely. This autumn she will join Derek Ryan’s Irish tour as a guest artist and will travel to Spain for Jimmy Buckley’s ‘Crack on the Costa’ and Willoughby’s ‘Stars on the Costa’. She also has many theatre and festival appearances across Ireland. On recording, she says that she is always listening for songs and writing them down so she doesn’t forget them. “Music is in my DNA, it’s something I can’t switch off” says Louise who also pays tribute to her producer; “I want to say a huge thanks to Peter Maher, who did a wonderful job on this single. He’s great to work with and always brings out the best in my music. This song is everything that’s beautiful and wonderful about Tipperary, its towns, its scenery, the hurling, the horses, it’s so well written”, concludes Louise.

Report by Martin Quinn

The committee of St. John’s Famine Graveyard with Fr. Killian Heney.

Cllr Annemarie Ryan pictured at St. John’s Famine Graveyard.

Louise Morrissey launches her latest single ‘Tipperary So Rare’.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Thurles Gaels pay tribute to Vice President, Conor Ryan

Thurles Gaels GAA club has paid tribute to their late Vice President, Concubhair Ó Riain who passed away this week.

A former officer of Tipperary County GAA Board, the retired secondary school teacher was very well known throughout the Premier County and was highly wide knowledge on G.A.A matters. He had a deep interest in the affairs of the club and kept himself up to date in all things associated with Thurles Gaels.

Thurles Mens Shed

Church Gate Collection next weekend, September 13th/14th. Please support.

Newly Baptised

Rory Martin Conlon, Cluain Glas. Éabha Ann Dowling, Derrybeg, The Heath. John Patrick Doyle, Brittas.

Recently Deceased

Sean McLoughlin, Willowmere Drive. Conor Ryan, 1 Ard na Croise.

Holycross Solemn Novena continues

“For many years Conor was culture and Irish language officer for Tipperary County Board. An exceptional Gaeilgeoir, the position came very easy to Conor. He was awarded the Laochra Gael award

“Conor attended our club dinner dance early this year and enjoyed himself immensely and thankfully many of us present got It was a special occasion for us to have two great club men present in their beloved Pairc Ciceam.

Concubhair O Riain, Vice President of Thurles Gaels, who passed away on 30th August.

at all times. For our club, the importance of Conor supporting our ideals and objectives always filled us with hope for the future. For all your help thank you so much Conor -you will not be forgotten.

“Our deepest sympathy from all our members is extended to son his Conor, daughters Marguerite and Catríona, grandchildren Róisín and Mark.

May Conor rest in peace.”

Day 1 of the Holycross Abbey Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help was on Monday last, 8th September with ceremonies beginning almost in the dark at 7 am. The sessions continued at 10.30am, 4.30pm and 7.30pm and large attendances are coming to the ancient place of worship each day since as they undergo the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

The sessions continue throughout the nine days as normal but there are special services also on the calendar which has been drawn up by Rev Fr Celsus Tierney PP in conjunction with his parishioners and helpers.

A Penitential Service will be held on Friday 12th at 7.30pm and Anointing of the Sick on Saturday 13th at 2pm. Blessing of Infants will take place on Sunday 14th at 2.30pm. (please note there is a 12.30pm session on Sunday but no 4.30pm).

You can access the Novena every day from 8th to 16th September on the following link https:// www.churchservices.tv/holy -

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It will also be available on Tipperary Mid-West Radio on 104.8 FM or 106.7 FM at 7.30pm daily (except on Friday 12th September when the 4.30pm session and Saturday 13th when the 2pm Anointing of the Sick will be on radio and online)

Petitions can be left into Holycross Abbey at any stage or they can also be emailed to petitions@ holycrossballycahill.com or submitted online at http://www. holycrossballycahill.com/.../novena-petitions/ Remembrance Slips are available in the Abbey so people can include their deceased loved ones to be remembered at each session. Pilgrims are encouraged to fill up the slips and drop them into the box which will be left near the Altar for the duration of the Novena. For information, please contact 0504-43124 or email hbparishoffice@gmail.com

The Solemn Novena is a very special time in Holycross and the arms of welcome are thrown open to everyone to come along.

Michael English to ‘Raise the Roof’ in Thurles Cathedral

Preparations are well underway in Thurles to welcome back Michael English and his band to the Cathedral of the Assumption as part of the Cathedral Reroofing fundraising initiative.

Faith, Hope and Inspiration is the title of the event which takes place on Friday September 26th and the audience is guaranteed a wonderful night of entertainment from a performer who is internationally renowned and who is regarded as being at the height of his career right now.

Michael was born into a very musical family with his father playing the button accordion in a trad band, and his mother an Irish dancer. His sisters played fiddle and piano too and Michael himself was introduced to the ivories at the tender age of nine when he started lessons in the Hennessy School of Music in Carlow.

Michael continued to pursue studies in the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin before pursuing his very successful career in the country music genre. He has featured on the Late Late Show on a number of

occasions as well as many other top TV programmes. His first big hit was The Nearest of Perfect in 1999 which was given to him by Henry McMahon of The Mainliners. Since then he has had a string of wonderful hits and has produced a series of successful albums, from which the playlist will be drawn for the concert in the Cathedral of the Assumption.

This is a unique opportunity to attend a multiple award winner, including the Best International Entertainer at the Irish National Entertainer Awards. The spectacular backdrop of the beautiful cathedral will greatly enhance the evening and there is great anticipation locally and much further afield ahead of the event.

The roof of the Cathedral of the Assumption needs to be replaced at a cost of approximately €2.2 million and a number of fundraising initiatives have been embarked upon to help create a fund. A series of concerts have been staged in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Bóthar na Naomh Church, and the Premier Hall, as well as an ongoing lotto, and other fundraisers also- the recent Monster Scrap Metal Collection also proved very worthwhile having been supported widely for a second year.

Ticket Donation of €30 is the method of entry to the Faith, Hope and Inspiration concert and these tickets are now on sale in Thurles Parish Office, Cathedral Street (0504 22229); and Bookworm, Liberty Square, Thurles (0504 22257). These tickets are selling really quickly so make sure to secure your ticket now in order to avoid disappointment.

Thurles came to standstill to say goodbye to legend Sean McLoughin

Thurles town came to a standstill this week as the late Tipperary and Thurles Sarsfields hurling legend Sean McLoughlin - a key figure in the all-conquering sides which dominated the hurling world in the late 1950s and early 1960s, was laid to rest in St Patrick’s Cemetery.

In his 91st year, six feet in height, athletic, full of running and as brave as a lion, Sean McLoughlin struck fear into opposing defences merely by his presence. Sean played in the 1952 All-Ireland minor hurling final on 7th September alongside fellow clubmate Tony Wall who was captain of the side and operating at centre forward. And, McLoughlin was to bag 3-2 from play in that final against Dublin –future senior colleague Liam Devaney was also in the forward division that year. Tipp won the game by 9-9 to 2-6 to claim their seventh All-Ireland minor title having come through the Munster campaign, defeating defending champions Cork in the provincial semi-final.

And with Devaney, McLoughlin and a few others still young enough for the minor grade 12 months later, there was much optimism in Tipperary that the silverware could be retained. And the 23th staging of the final did go Tipperary’s way with Sean McLoughlin producing even more than his ‘52 tally by notching up 4-2 of Tipperary’s 8-6. This time, Sean’s Rahaelty neighbour Billy Quinn captained the side – Billy would in time be father to Republic of Ireland soccer international Niall Quinn, but such thoughts were far from the mind of the Tipp minors as they celebrated their double victory.

Sean hailed from Rahealty, just outside Thurles town and attended Thurles CBS where many a hurler made his name. Such men as Sean Kenny, Pat Stakelum and Jimmy Doyle had attended the school and it was while in the famed hurling nursery that Sean caught the eye of the minor selectors.

It wasn’t long before he was catching the eye of the Sarsfields boss, the famed John Lanigan as well, and there began a love affair with The Blues which lasted to his final day. Sean was inducted into the clubs Hall of Fame in 2017 and was feted royally on the night of the function in Aras na Sairsealaigh. It was fitting recognition for a man who gave so much to the club, winning ten county senior hurling titles over the course of a lengthy career in the blue and

white jersey. He also won a county senior football title with Thurles Crokes in 1960 – remarkably, this was the only year out of eleven that Sarsfields failed to win the Dan Breen Cup.

Having established himself as a key figure in the Sarsfields attack, Sean joined the Tipperary senior team in 1958, but he remained a peripheral figure on the team for a number of years. However, Sean was working very hard to break into a very settled forward line which included the likes of Jimmy Doyle, Donie Nealon and other household names. But, once he got his go he made the very most of it and was to go on to win four All-Ireland senior hurling medals in 1961, 1962, 1964 and 1965. He also won seven Munster senior medals and was a multiple National Hurling League medal winner also -he took particular delight in winning this competition as it often entailed a trip to America for the victors.

On 27th July 1969 Sean played the last of his 26 championship games for Tipperary in a 4-6 to 0-9 Munster final defeat by Cork. He had scored

Thurles CBS donate to the Dillon Quirke Foundation

Thurles CBS Secondary School was delighted to welcome Dan Quirke to the school last week to accept a cheque for €3,200 for the Dillon Quirke Foundation.

The money was collected by last year’s Transition Year students along with boys from 5th and 6th year who did a bucket collection before the first round of the Munster Hurling championship match between Tipperary and Limerick on Easter Sunday.

a point in the final and walked away with many happy memories, but, like most sportsmen, some regrets as well. To go along with his Munster and All-Ireland medals, he also had six national hurling league titles to his name and six Oireachtas medals – a tremendous haul of honours for a man so highly respected throughout the land as a fierce competitor, and a vital link in that great Tipperary side.

Sean McLoughlin was not a man to court the limelight – indeed, he shunned it in many respects and let his activities on the field do the talking. When he was inducted into the Thurles Sarsfields Hall of Fame earlier the spring of 2017, he addressed the attendance which included many of his former colleagues and opponents. Addressing a crowd was not a favourite pastime of Sean’s - “I’d rather spend an hour marking Pa Dillon,” he joked in reference to the

especially Jimmy who seemed to have an intrinsic understanding of the way McLoughlin operated. He is rightly regarded as a very genuine Tipperary hurling legend. It was fitting then that the Tipperary County Board and Thurles Sarsfields should provide Guards of Honour as Sean was conveyed to his final resting place in St Patrick’s Cemetery – just a short puck of the ball from where he resided in Willomere Drive, Thurles.

His great friend and Tipperary colleague Michael Babs Keating delivered a fine tribute to Sean in the Cathedral of the Assumption after Rev Fr Vincent Stapleton has celebrated the Requiem Mass – Fr Vincent’s father Matt had been an All-Ireland winning Tipperary colleague of Sean’s also. And, hurlers of his era from all over Ireland made their way to Thurles to pay their respects as they

many gladiatorial battles he had with his great friend from Kilkenny.

Sean McLoughlin was as important a link in the Tipperary and Sarsfields attacking chain as Jimmy Doyle. He had the brawn and the brains which unlocked the door for so many of his colleagues, but

Anam Cara meeting

Anam Cara, Tipperary, the organisation that supports bereaved parents: Monthly Parent Support Evening for bereaved parents on Wednesday, 17th September at 7.30pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. Free event open to all bereaved parents.

Order of Malta recruitment

New recruitment for the year ahead - Cadet Basic First Aid Course begins on this Friday, 12th September at 18:30, The Order Of Malta Training Centre, Bohervaroon. If interested in joining email thurlescadets@orderofmalta.ie

mingled with players of more recent times including Tipperary senior hurling Manager Liam Cahill –the Liam MacCarthy Cup was placed on the Altar having been brought up by former greats and team colleagues Len Gaynor and John O’Donoghue. May this gentle giant rest in peace.

Culture Night is coming at MIC St Patrick’s College

This event will take place on Friday, 19th September from 5 to 9 pm including a tour of the historic college from 5 to 6 pm. Concert with locally based “Ceola & Friends” from 7 to 9 pm. The events are free and open to all. Booking at 0504 20530 is recommended.

Carers Support Group

The Carers Support Group will meet in the Community Hospital of the Assumption for seven consecutive weeks, commencing Thursday, 9th October at 1 pm and every Thursday until 20th November. All are welcome.

Help wanted to start a Foróige Club in Thurles

Creating a safe, fun space for local teens to socialise and grow. To volunteer, please contact Maria King, Foróige Club Development and Support on 086 033 8071.

Foróige is Ireland’s largest national youth development organization, working with over 50,000 young people annually through its youth-led Foróige Clubs and youth projects.

Sean McLoughlin leads Tipperary in 1963

Tipperary and Thurles Sarsfields hurling legend, Sean McLoughlin, who passed away on 1st September, 2025.

The picture shows Clonoulty/Rossmore and County Minor player Conor Kennedy presenting the cheque to Dan in the company of some of the boys. The late Dillon was a past pupil of Thurles CBS. Well done to all involved on a very commendable effort.

GLEN OF AHERLOW MOONLIGHT WALK

Saturday, 30th August, 2025

€16,185

raised for the Dillon Quirke Foundation

The Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society would like to thank everyone who donated and supported the Moonlight Walk 2025 fundraiser for the Dillon Quirke Foundation. We would like to acknowledge all the individuals that fund raised for the event and everyone that donated to the event, and their role in its success. The support of the Tipp Echo newspaper, the Nationalist, Tipperarytown.ie, Tipp Town Facebook Page, Tipp Mid-West Radio, Vale Star, Tipp Echo, Aherlow Kilross Community Council, Aherlow Ladies Football, Quinn Construction in promoting and supporting the event, is really greatly appreciated. We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who volunteered their time and service for the event and all those who worked on the trail prior to Saturday. We would like

to mention the Hillwalking Radio Club, the Galtee Walking Club, and the Civil Defence for their help on the night. Thanks to Joanne for the amazing Zumba warm up and the CJ Kickham Band for coming to the event and entertaining the walkers during registration. To Aherlow House Hotel who we partnered with for this event, thank you for your generosity in hosting the event and providing an excellent setting, music & food. Special thanks to Jimmy Barry, Ziggy and Denis for all your help on the night. Thank you to all the walkers for taking part and giving up their time in taking part.

The money raised has exceeded our wildest expectations so a huge THANK YOU for raising the enormous sum of €16,185. A presentation of the cheque to the Dillon Quirke Foundation will take place shortly.

Carmel, Hillary and Denny, at the Moonlight Walk 2025.

Pictured are Nora Mai Kennedy and Carmel O’Donovan from the committee of the Moonlight Walk.

This group of enthusiastic young boys and girls participated in the Moonlight Walk.

Limbering up for the Moonlight Walk 2025.

Carmel and Jimmy were helping out with the Moonlight Walk.

Members of the Civil Defence were on hand to assist at the Moonlight Walk.

This group of ladies clearly enjoyed the Moonlight Walk.

Famous hurlers turn out at Tipperary to support Moorehaven Golf Classic

Supplied by MARTIN QUINN on behalf of STEVIE O’DONNELL

My good friend Stevie O’Donnell attended the Moorehaven Golf Classic on Thursday and Friday, 28th and 29th August and sent this report.

Tipperary Golf Club was a hive of activity for the Moorehaven Golf Classic, with a great amount of teams participating. All monies raised from the Classic will go directly to refurbish the house that the JP McManus Charity Trust purchased for the centre in Kingswell, Tipperary town recently.

It takes a huge effort to run a golf classic and great credit goes to Andy Lacey, Dominic Hayes and their organising team for the amazing work they put into making this happen and for the huge success of the event.

Teams travelled from far and wide to support the classic including some great hurlers who won multiple All-Ireland senior medals down the years, including our owne Declan Ryan, Nicky English and Joe Hayes, and also Joe Canning from Galway. While Joe played hurling right handed, it was interesting to see that he playes golf left handed, and done he strike

it sweetly.

It was good to see Pat Creamer from Cappamore and Nicky English meeting up again and having a good chat. Pat often marked the Lattin/Cullen clubman in the Munster championship when Limerick played Tipperary. It’s great to see the friendship continuing years later.

Liam Cahill, manager of the All-Ireland champions Tipperary, was welcomed to the club by a huge gathering in the car park. Liam also brought the Liam MacCarthy Cup with him much to the delight of the Moorehaven gathering as he was joined by Tipperary

hurlers Johnny Ryan, David Ryan and Adam Ryan. Well done also to the management and staff of the Moorehaven for the great work they did to make it possible, Tim Carey, Alana Moore and manager Mike Murnane.

Tipperary Golf Club can be proud of their excellent facilities and standards, the food was top class by Ricky and Patrica O’Rawe and staff, and the golf course itself was in immaculate condition. Well done also to Eddie Ryan and all the staff for their dedication and hard work in making the course so perfect.

Father and son, John McCormack Junior and Senior, Nicky English and Joe Canning at the Moorehaven Golf Classic hosted by Tipperary Golf Club on 28th and 29th August.

Johnny Ryan, Adam Ryan, Tim Ryan and David Ryan pose with the Liam MacCarthy Cup at the Moorehaven Golf Classic. Keeping an eye on the Ryans is All-Ireland winning boss, Liam Cahill.

Danielle Mooney, Johnny Ryan and Marenia Gleeson raise the Liam MacCarthy Cup at the recent Moorehaven Golf Classic hosted by Tipperary Golf Club. Also included are Adam Ryan, David Ryan and Tipperary senior hurling manager, Liam Cahill.

Olivia Morrissey with the Liam MacCarthy Cup along with Johnny Ryan, Adam Ryan, David Ryan and Liam Cahill at the Moorehaven Golf Classic held at Tipperary Golf Club on Thursday and Friday, 28th and 29th August.

Emily Moore was delighted to raise aloft the Liam McCarthy Cup in the company of Johnny and Adam Ryan.

Senior hurling manager, Liam Cahill, and Tipperary Golf Club President, Michael Keaty, at the Moorehaven Golf Classic.

Fethard Heritage Day Festival 2025

Sarah O’Dornan, Leanne O’Dornan, Sophie O’Dornan and Emily O’Dornan. ALL PHOTOS BY JOE KENNY

Anisha Donovan and Kaylin O’Donnell.

Twins Tommy and Ailbe Norton, aged 16 months, enjoying their first Fethard Heritage Festival.

Locals relaxing and enjoying the live music provided by Joe Davitt and his Band sponsored by StayWell Dalton’s Pharmacy, Fethard.

“The Wizard of Oz off to see Fethard Town Medieval Wall’ entry in Fethard Fancy Dress Parade Back from left: Liam Cleary, Corina Barry. Front:: Luke Cleary, Cillian Cleary from New York, and Rebecca Stapleton from Kilkenny.

Kay family at the Fethard Heritage Day Festival Back row from left: Adrian Kay, Sarah Kay and in front their children Anastasia, Jack and Aisling.

Photographed at the Festival Fancy Dress Parade are Back row from left: Matthias Euchner, Helena McCormack Euchner, Colin Kenny, Deirdre O’Meara. Front row: Réaltín Euchner, Éinín Euchner, Órlaith Kenny, Éinín Euchner and Aoibhín Kenny.

David Kennedy and family members enjoying the music at the Festival.

‘Tipperary Rose in 1425 and her Rose Bud’ and ‘Leader of Na Fíanna’ entries receiving their prizes presented by Cecily Hughes, Kare Plus.

Fiadh Ryan and Ruth Ryan enjoying a amusement ride.

Mary Doran, Denise Ryan, Moyglass, and Elaine Morris take a break while enjoying the Fethard Heritage Day Festival. ALL PHOTOS BY JOE KENNY

Regina Tobin, Sherlie Conway, Liam Conway and Tracy O’Sullivan enjoying the Fethard Heritage Day Festival.

From left: Áine Doocey, Margaret Doocey, Vincent Doocey and Peter Grant.

Enjoying the festivities at the Heritage Day Festival: Gemma Burke, Lisa Rice, Carmel Rice, Edwina Newport, John Kelly and Kieran Mulchrone.

Ria Kenny, Shane Kenny, Holly Kenny, Emily Deane and baby Austin Kenny in front enjoying the day out.

Watching the Banna Chluain Meala Majorettes display by Fethard Town Wall.

Ciara Hickey, David O’Brien, Gary Bradshaw, Becky Walsh and Jack O’Brien in front.

Fethard Community Council staff Shirley Byrnes and Mary O’Dwyer (right) promoting their new ‘Split The Cash’ Lotto.

Margaret Harper, Colin Harper and Mary Hally.

FARMING IN FOCUS TIPPERARY

Time for Government to stand up on Mercosur

IFA President Francie Gorman said the time for the Government to stand up on Mercosur is now, following the move by the EU Commission to push ahead with the proposal.

“We have had plenty of assurances about the Government’s opposition to the Mercosur deal, but it has to deliver. We cannot countenance a deal that refuses to recognise the gap in standards between the EU and Brazil,” he said.

Francie Gorman said beef and poultry producers should not have to pay the price of allowing other sectors gain access to the South American market. Either standards count for something, or they don’t.

“The EU Commission would probably like to push this through without much discussion, but we will be looking to other Member States which have issues with the deal to back us here. There is also a role for our MEPs to build alliances with colleagues to mount a blocking vote to the deal,” he said.

“At every opportunity, we have raised this with the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Agriculture. During the last General Election, we had their backing to oppose the deal and that commitment has to stand. Failure to do so would amount to reneging on what has been promised,” he said.

The IFA President said the overall approach to trade issues by the EU Commission has to be questioned. “Even with improved prices over the last 12 months,

Flexibility must be provided to farmers with stocks of unprotected Urea

IFA Environment Chair John Murphy has asked that the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine to give farmers flexibility on the spreading of unused stocks of unprotected urea currently on farms.

“Sense needs to prevail here. The Department sent out a text message last week to farmers telling them they cannot spread solid unprotected urea in 2026 with only days left before the inorganic fertiliser window closes on Monday next, 15th September.”

“The reality is there will be many farmers with relatively small amounts of unprotected urea left on farms. Famers should be given the flexibility to spread this next Spring and not force them to spread it in the coming days,” said the IFA Environment Chair.

John Murphy warned that the tight deadline could force farmers to spread leftover supplies in less than ideal weather conditions before the September 15th cut-off.

“This is of benefit to no one, does not reflect best practice, and could ultimately have a negative impact on water quality,” he said. He said that IFA is seeking a phased transition period to allow farmers to use existing stocks in Spring 2026. “Such flexibility would support best practice and ensure the optimal use of what is a valuable input,” John Murphy concluded.

the incomes of beef producers are very modest. It’s both hypocritical and contradictory to insist on the highest standards for European producers only to allow Mercosur countries access without reaching the same standards.”

Francie Gorman said this is a watershed moment for farmers and the EU. “Trust in how decisions are reached at EU level will be undermined if a deal like this is pushed through by the Commission.”

Beef Update

New Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) reference costings will help

IFA Rural Development Chair John Curran acknowledged the move by Minister Martin Heydon to update TAMS reference costings ahead of the latest tranche of TAMS..

“This issue has been a bone of contention for farmers for years. We got political commitments back in April that it and planning exemptions would align with the commencement of the final TAMS tranche of the year,” he said.

“I’ve no doubt the handbrake has been put on necessary onfarm investment. Costs have skyrocketed in recent years and have been slow to reduce. Department costings, particularly concrete-related ones, are way out of kilter and farmers haven’t been getting the full benefit of the grant rates suggested,” he said.

“We couldn’t have a situation where necessary on-farm investment in animal welfare; nutrient storage; water quality etc is constrained simply because the funds

IFA Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan said attempts by factories to undermine beef prices this week are unnecessary and must stop. He said demand for beef remains strong in our key markets against a backdrop of tighter cattle supplies. Prime cattle and cow throughput is back almost 53,000 head to date.

If Bord Bia projections are correct for the remainder of the year we are looking at 35,000 to 40,000 fewer cattle available to factories. He said farmers should resist any attempts by factories to reduce prices. Demand is strong and factories are very anxious for cattle despite the negative propaganda. Prices up to 10c/kg to 15c/kg above quotes are available to sellers. Steers are making from €7.40kg to €7.60kg and heifers €7.50kg to €7.70kg. Cow prices are making from €7.00kg to €7.60kg depending on the grade. Young bulls R and U grades are making from €7.60kg to €7.90kg. Base Steer €7.540/7.60kg. Heifers €7.50/7.70kg. Higher deals for larger and specialist lots. Y Bulls R/U €7.60/7.90Kg. Cows €7.00/7.60kg.

Sheep Update

IFA Sheep Chairman Adrian Gallagher has hit out at factories for further cuts to lamb prices. He said sheep farming is a low-income sector and further cuts to prices is undermining farmers viability and squeezing their margin further. He said supplies of sheep meat produced across the UK and EU are down this year and factories must stand firm and maximise returns in the market place for sheep farmers. Factories are offering prices from €7.80kg to €8.10kg on weights to 22kg this week. Cull ewes are making from €4.60kg to €5.20kg. He said despite factories trying to reduce quotes the availability of lambs is not on the ground which are running 18% behind last year. The IFA Sheep Chair has called on factories to be responsible in their pricing of lambs and return fair prices to farmers that reflect market conditions. Spring lambs €7.80/8.10kg. Weights to 22kg. Higher deals groups/larger lots. Ewes €4.60/5.20/kg.

aren’t there. And that’s exactly what’s on the table with Rank & Selection,” he said.

“The Minister will point to the extra €160m secured through the National Development Plan, but that’s funding to 2030 and for Forestry Windblown support too. We have no idea how much of that will support TAMS investment specifically, and with the level of devastation following Storm Ewoyn, particularly along the Western seaboard, and the financial supports needed there, you’d have to say more money will be needed.

“On known metrics, we’ve already potentially maxed out twice that already and we are only in year three of the scheme. That’s the message we left Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister Jack Chambers when we met on the

IFA pre-Budget priorities,” John Curran said.

“The turnaround in TAMS application decisions appears to have slowed down too. We still haven’t cleared the tranches that have closed at the start of the year. There are builders at the ready that can’t commence because they’re waiting on formal Department approval. It’s just not good enough. I know there are priority procedures in place at a local level for individual cases, but that’s not a sustainable solution either. We need to clear the backlog and allow works to drive on,” he said.

“It is vital that this is an absolute priority for the Government. We need to get planning exemptions in place. We need adequate budgets and to ensure TAMS approvals are expedited,” he said.

Weekly Cattle Prices

Prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA members on week of 3rd September, 2025. Prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA Members. Supplies tight. Factories paying 10-20c/kg above quotes. Steer base €7.40/7.60/kg. Heifer base €7.50/7.60/kg. Young Bulls R/U €7.60/7.90/ kg. Higher deals for larger and specialised lots. Cows €7.00/€7.60/kg. Inspec bonus 20c/kg for under 30 months and 8c/kg for 30 to 36 months. 12c/kg bonus for under 30 month steers and heifers grading O- and those with a fat class of 4+ that meet all other in spec criteria.

FACTORY

should insist on payment

Pig Market Report

Irish pig prices dropped 4c/ kg on Friday last, with producers reporting an average price of circa €2.02 – 2.04/kg for pigs sold in ROI. This is a very disappointing end to the summer, with a total of 24c/kg now gone from the pig price over the past two months.

The average price for grade E carcasses in week 34 stood at 201.3c/kg (excluding VAT), practically the same as the previous week but is -0.9% behind prices last month. This is also -2.4% lower than the same period last year.

The weekly throughput for week ending 31st August was 63,580 of which 1,800 were sows. In Europe, wheat fell to new lows after Australia sharply raised its wheat, barley, and canola crop estimates, adding to recent supply increases from Canada and Russia. December wheat on Euronext closed down to €191.75/t. Corn is holding up a bit better, but still slipped to €187.50/t. Rapeseed managed a small rebound, though it remains well below last week’s levels.

IFA President, Francie Gorman.

News from the Community

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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

BOULICK CEMETERY MASS

We celebrated our Annual Cemetery Mass in Boulick on 12th August. It was a lovely evening for the occasion and there was a large crowd in attendance. Fr. James Walton was the celebrant of the Mass. Mary Collins did the first reading and the second reading was read by Anne Kenny. The prayers of the faithful were recited by Aine Power, Martin Gleeson, Jack Gleeson, Chris Fennelly, Dan Fennelly and Conor Bergin. Special prayers were offered for all buried in Boulick. Minister of the Eucharist was Mairead Maher.

A beautiful communion reflection was read by Mary Phelan. The gifts were brought to the alter by Breda and Edel Pollard. A word of thanks to the wonderful choir which included musicians and singers from Gortnahoe and Urlingford under the guidance of Margaret Maher and Sean Hennessy. The selection of hymns on the evening were uplifting and added greatly to our special Mass. Thanks to the Gortnahoe Hall Committee for the use of the chairs and table. Thanks to Richard Dunne for the use of the amplification system. Thanks to the Fas group and the dedicated Committee for their care of the graveyard and had it looking so well on the evening and throughout the year. A special word of thanks to Fr. James Walton and Joe Maher

Richard Dunne

for organising the Mass and a sincere thanks to all who contributed to the collection for the upkeep of the cemetery. May all the departed relatives and friends rest in peace.

THE ROSARY

The Rosary will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto, Saturday before 6pm Mass.

HOLYCROSS NOVENA

From Sept. 8th - 16th. Monday to Saturday sessions at 7am, 10.30am, 4.30pm & 7.30pm (Please note there is a 12.30pm session on Sunday but no 4.30pm). Special Sessions - Penitential Service, Fri. 12th at 7.30pm; Anointing of the Sick, Sat. 13th at 2pm and Blessing of Infants, Sun. 14th at 2.30pm. Confessions will be heard before, during and after each session every day except Sunday.

Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton Gerry Bowe

THE LATE KITTY O’ DWYER

The death occurred on 22nd August of Kitty (Catherine) O’Dwyer, The Steeple, Littleton, peacefully at home in her 93rd year.

Predeceased by her husband Willie, and daughter Oonagh. Her remains were reposed in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home on Sunday, 24th August.

Requiem Mass in St. Kevin’s Church Littleton at 11.30 am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Deeply mourned by family Maria, Cait, Patrica, William, Sheila and Ailish, daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Dickie and Joe, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

THE LATE PHILIP CURRY

The death occurred on 26th August of Philip Curry, Morton

Street and Elm Park, Clonmel and late of Littleton, Thurles. Predeceased by his grandchildren Ryan and Alex, brothers Jimmy and Eddie.

Requiem Mass in St Peter in Chains Church, Moycarkey on Friday, 29th August followed by burial in Ballymoreen Cemetery.

Deeply mourned by his wife Margaret, daughter in law Anne Marie, son-in-law Eliud, grandsons, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

NOVENA

Holycross Abbey Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help continues until Tuesday next, 16th September. Each day sessions at 7 am, 10.30 am, 4.30 pm, and 7.30 pm.

Saturday Anointing of the Sick at 2 pm.

Templederry

WE REMEMBER THIS WEEK

Friday, 12th September in Killeen Church at 7.30 pm, Michael Hayes, Whitebarns. Mary Richardson (nee Hayes) London and Whitebarns.

We also remember: Ned Ryan Moneygall and Latteragh, whose funeral took place this week, and we extend the sympathy of our community to his Wife Noreen, his family and the extended Ryan family.

TEMPLEDERRY PARISH OFFICE

The Parish Office remains open each Wednesday and Thursday morning from 11 am to 1 pm. People may book Masses, Weddings etc. or they may request

information from the Parish records.

Phone 0504/52988 or 087/6564933 during the office opening hours. Or email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Bishop Fintan will lead the Killaloe Diocesan Autumn Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lourdes from Monday September 29th to Saturday October 4th. The Flight is direct from Shannon Airport . The remaining seats can be booked with joewalshtours.ie or by calling 01/2410800. COMMUNITY PUBLIC MEETING

A meeting to plan the development of a playground in Tem-

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS (CFR)

Church Gate Collection for Urlingford-Graine CFR (which covers Gortnahoe area) on weekend of September 13th/14th at Gortnahoe Church only.

MEN’S EXERCISE CLASSES

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

MY LITTLE LIBRARY BAG

For each child starting school in September there are free books available in your local library all across Tipperary, as part of the My Little Library Bag promotion. Parents, guardians and children can all in to collect your own

Little Library bag. Library membership is free for everyone, with lots of additional extras for good measure.

BALLYSLOE SCHOOL

Ballysloe NS 24 hour puckathon will take place on Friday 17th October 2025 starting at 10am in Ballysloe NS field. Calling all hurling enthusiasts help us by putting your hurling skills to good use and helping us to raise much needed funds for our school. There is also a gofundme set up for donations.

GORTNAHOE BINGO

Gortnahoe Hall are celebrating the 28th anniversary of playing bingo. This special bingo will take place this Saturday 13th September at 4pm, doors opening at 3pm. Over €4,000 in prize money on offer including a special game for

€500 and an anniversary special game for €800. There will be Split the Pot which include hamper prizes. It would be great to see a big turnout from the parish, bingo provides a social afternoon where people can meet and greet each other, it would be very neighbourly if people arranged to collect and bring people to the bingo.

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Paddy Bambrick, Grange who won €168 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 Septmber is in aid of the Christmas lights for Gortnahoe. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.

Penitential Service on Friday at 7.30 pm.

Sunday at 2 pm Blessing of Infants, PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.

From 19th to 24th October, flights from Dublin to Toulouse.

Further information from Fr. Martin Murphy at 086-3868877. SPLIT THE POT

Weekly Split the Pot draw in support of Scoil Mochaomhog Naofa PA, Community and Development, Christmas Lights and Defibrillator Group - all Two Mile Borris.

This week’s winner is Brigid Greaney (nee Woodlock) who wins the tidy sum of €360. Thanks to everyone for their continued support of this local fundraiser where all the proceeds accruing remain within the parish for all parishioners to benefit from.

The Clogheen Community Council will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 29th September at 7.30pm in St. Paul’s Community Hall, Clogheen.

The AGM offers an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year and to discuss plans for the year ahead. A new committee will be elected on the night, and the committee warmly invites all members of the community to attend.

Attendance at the meeting does not require a commitment to join the committee. The committee is always delighted to welcome volunteers who may wish to assist with events and initiatives throughout the year, even on a casual basis.

If you know someone who may be interested in joining the committee, please invite them along. Together, we can continue to strengthen our community and make the coming year even better.

VEE ROVERS FC

Shanbally United youths were without a fixture at the weekend but are away to S.C & K next Saturday in their next league game.

Junior, Vee Rovers juniors were

at home in a league game on Sunday at Scart. Played in blustery conditions the away side dominated the first 30 minutes playing some good possession football but it was the home side who took the lead before the interval when consistent pressure by the Vee resulted in an own goal.

The home side played against the breeze in the second half and Mullinahone equalised in the 57th minute.

Vee Rovers regained the lead in the 78th minute when Shane McGrath converted a penalty to celebrate a recent milestone birthday.

However, the lead lasted only five minutes when Mullinahone levelled from a free kick.

More drama followed when the home side regained the lead in the 85th minute with a subtle finish from Anthony Crotty to guarantee three points for the home side in a well-contested fixture.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB

We play our final group game in the county Premier Junior football championship v Borrisokane in Boherlahan on Sunday at 2 pm. After two wins so far, a win or a draw will seal our place in a county semi-final.

A loss may put us in a threeway tie where score difference will

be used to decide the placings.

Fr Sheehys Under 9s played in Semple stadium on Saturday taking on Borrisoleigh, Upperchurch and Cashel. The boys really enjoyed themselves and played very well.

U13 Division 2 hurling shield: Fethard 1-8 Fr Sheehys 2-9.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA LOTTO Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 12, 17. There was no jackpot winner,. We had four ‘Match 3’ winners who each won €38: Keyla O’Connor Mitchelstown, Christy Barrett Ardfinnan, Liam Ramsey Clogheen, Mary O’Brien Conroy Clogheen.

Next week’s jackpot prize will be €8,850 and the draw will be held in Butlers Bar, Burncourt.

Thanks for your support. VEE VALLEY DAY CARE CENTRE CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

The annual church gate collection for the Vee Valley Day Care Centre will be held next weekend at all Masses this weekend, 13th and 14th September at the following churches: Clogheen, Ballyporeen, Ballylooby, Ardfinnan, Burncourt, Newcastle, Ballybacon and Grange.

Please support this vital service.

plederry Parish will be held in the Kenyon Community Centre on Thursday, 18th September at 8.15 p.m. All are welcome.

KILLEEN SINGING AND MUSIC NIGHT

The singing and music night will resume in Kennedy’s Pub, Killeen, tonight Wednesday, 10th September at 9 o’clock. All are welcome.

TEMPLEDERRY GAA

LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in Youngs, Latteragh and there was no winner of the Jackpot. This week’s draw will be in The Ford, Ballinaclough and the Jackpot will be €5,000.

NEWCASTLE LOCAL MARKET EVERY FRIDAY

Our local home produce Market is on every Friday in the Newcastle Community Hall car park, From 1 to 3pm.

Here you find, fresh harvest produce from local farms, Jams, Honey, and essential oils which are all produced locally.

If you are local and have anything to bring to the table, please get in touch.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Muintir na Tíre Community Council membership is now open for our monthly draw, starting this month. To join the draw please contact any committee member.

Your support welcome.

NEWCASTLE YOUTH CLUB

Newcastle Youth Club is back on Wednesday, 24th September. Venue. Newcastle GAA Centre. Time 7 to 8.30pm. Games, fun, art.

Our Youth club is dedicated in providing a safe and positive space where everyone feels respected and valued. Parents must accompany young people on the night to sign consent forms.

As our Youth Club is voluntarily run, we are seeking volunteers to help out. If you have a spare hour one evening a week then we would love to hear from you. Garda vetting is required. Please contact Miriam on 0871383147.

Clogheen PJ English

Miriam O’Shea

CLOGHEEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES ANNUAL AGM

Margaret Kennedy

News from the Community

Mullinahone

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

Last week’s lotto draw took place on Monday 1st September. The numbers drawn were 4, 20, 22, 28. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €6,800.

Congratulations to Rachel Curran who was the lucky ‘Match 3’ winner of €150.

Tickets can be purchased in all local businesses and from committee members.

SPLIT THE POT DRAW

Last week’s Split the Pot draw was held on Wednesday, 3rd September. Congratulations to Mary Fitzgibbon who won €125.

Envelopes can be purchased in all local businesses for just €2.

‘BRIDGET’ - SAVE THE DATE!

Showing of the hit short film “Bridget” by the Fionn Mccumhaill Players, in the Mullinahone Community Centre on this coming Saturday, 13th September at 8pm. Booking is essential!

Tickets on sale now from 087 294 8231

MULLINAHONE FC

TRACTOR & VEHICLE RUN

We know it’s a while off yet but save the date - Sunday, 28th December. Calling all Agri and motor enthusiasts to come and

join us on the day. All vehicles welcome.

Registration and kick off in pitch carpark E41TW77. €20 entry per vehicle. Registration @12pm Hot drinks and Sandwiches for all drivers.

Raffle on the day and more. There will befreshments and Finger food served after in T. J. Mac’s Bar

All funds on the day will go towards completion of our floodlight project, upgrades to our pitches, carpark and dressing rooms.

SOUTH CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to the CJ Kickhams Junior C hurlers who overcame Marlfield on Saturday in to be crowned South Junior C Champions. Well done to all involved.

Mullinahone 1-20 Marlfield 3-10.

COMMUNITY GAMES GOLD

Huge congratulations to three Mullinahone girls who won gold at the Community Games national finals last weekend. Lily Moran, Stella Mullally and May Mullally were competing in the U16 Irish dance competition and came away

with gold. Congrats girls a very proud day for you and your families. Well done to all Mullinahone competitors in the national finals, a great achievement for you all.

MULLINAHONE BRIDGE

CLUB

Bridge is a great pastime and a way to meet new people, it is also said to help prevention of Alzheimers. At present we have 24 members in Mullinahone Bridge Club and would like to see new members join. All age groups welcome! Lessons start in Clonmel Bridge Club on Monday September 15th.

To book a place contact Ann on 0863403740 or Shula on 0833403740.

MAT PILATES CLASS

Mixed level mat pilates classes in the Mullinahone Community Centre on Thursdays from 10 –10:45am.

This is a block of four weeks, 4th – 25th September with €13 per class.

This is suitable for all levels and beginner friendly. Bring your own mat and water.

To book contact Ava Lawrence on 0873589988 or find on Instagram @pilatesbyava

Eire Og Annacarty/Donohill GAA Club

RESULTS:

Commiserations to the Premier Intermediate Hurlers who were defeated by Silvermines in their final group game of the County Championship last Friday. Speedy recovery to team captain Paudie Bradshaw who went off injured in the closing stages of the game. Well done to the Under 13 B Hurlers on winning the D Shield Final against Cashel last Monday. Hard luck to the Under 13 A team who were defeated by Rosegreen in the C Shield Final last Tuesday. Under 17 Hurlers were defeated by Golden\KilfeaCle in the West semi-final last Thursday.

FIXTURES

Intermediate Football: County Championship v Fethard on Saturday 13th September in Cashel at 3.30pm. 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.

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 & connect. Kitchen open from 09:45 am.

EIRE OG LOTTO RESULTS:

Golden/Kilfeacle

JUNIOR B HURLERS INTO WEST FINAL

Huge well done to our Junior B hurlers and mentors on reaching a West Final following a great win over Cashel King Cormacs last weekend. Best of luck in the final.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING

Well done also to our intermediate hurlers and mentors on a great win last weekend!!

WHISTLIN DONKEYS

The October Bank holiday Sunday 26th October will see the six fantastic lads from County Tyrone, The Whistlin Donkeys, take to the stage in Golden Kilfeacle GAA Complex.

With DJ Richie rolling the tracks from 8pm and continuing till late after band finishes. Full

bar facilities.

Tickets just €25. Available locally and from John O’Brien Obs Kilross on 087 8253139 And Nellie O’Connor on 087 6228932

Also available online.

It was a great night last year folks so don’t miss it !

GOLDEN/KILFEACLE GAA

CLUB LOTTO

Our GAA Club lotto jackpot now stands at a staggering €11,300 Tickets just €2 Available locally and online.

TABLE QUIZ

All roads will lead to the Bridge House Bar in Golden on this coming Saturday, 13th September for the Golden/Kilfeacle Ladies Football Club’s great anticipated Table Quiz in support of Golden Kilfea-

Kilsheelan/Kilcash

GAA

Lotto results for 2nd September 2025. Jackpot: €3,600. Numbers drawn were 11,19, 26, 28. There were no winners.

2nd chance: €500. Numbers drawn were 07, 12, 18, 27. There were no winners.

3rd chance: €250. Numbers drawn were 11, 21, 22, 27. There were no winners.

Lucky Dip Winners: Fiona Ryan (On-line) €50; Eddie & Ann Costello, Cappawhite €30; Bridget Bennett Ryan, Tipp €30; Sharon Collins, Greenfields (On-line) €30; Jack Ryan, Capparattan €30. Sellers’ Prize: 1 x €30. Seamus O’Brien.

Our under 17 hurlers were narrowly defeated by 1 point against a Fethard/Clerihan combination in Cahir on Wednesday evening last after extra time. Congratulations to our Junior footballers who defeated Clonmel Commercials by a two-point margin to qualify for the South Final against Fethard. That final is on Sunday next in Clonmel Sportsfield at 12 noon.

Well done to our Intermediate hurlers who defeated Ballybacon Grange on Sunday last at Clonmel Sportsfield on a scoreline of 1-19 to 1-13

Our next outing is Saturday next against Ballyporeen in Senior Football at Clonmel 4.30pm.

Your support for the teams is greatly appreciated.

KILSHEELAN UNITED SLIEVENAMON CELTIC

TSDL U13 Boys Tipperary Cup: Ballingarry Albion FC 0-7 Slievenamon Celtic FC.

TSDL U15s Tipperary Cup: Slievenamon Celtic FC 1-4 Shanbally United.

TSDL U12 Girls Tipperary Cup : Slievenamon Celtic FC 3-0 Cashel Town.

Another winning start to the TSDL fixtures weekend when our Youths took to the pitch.

TSDL DIVISION 1

Kilsheelan United v Bansha Celtic was abandoned early in the second half due to a serious injury.

Wishing both players a speedy recovery.

TSDL DIVISION 3

Clonmel Celtic B v Kilsheelan United was called off.

Huge thanks to Cahir FC who hosted our U19 on Saturday last, great day out was had by all. 50/50 DRAW

Congratulations to Tony Gleeson on scooping €270 in our recent draw, Tony is a great supporter of the draw since its commencement.

cle G4MOs (Gaelic for Mothers and Others).

The talbe quiz will start at 9pm with fabulous prizes for a raffle on the night.

Support would be greatly appreciated by the Golden/Kilfeacle Ladies Football Club.

WOMEN’S GROUP

Heads up for all the ladies in our parish who might like to join Golden Women’s Group which is starting up for the Autumn/Winter period.

The first get together is Monday, 6th October in Golden Kilfeacle GAA Complex with chats and crafts, refreshments, and catching up.

Join us on the night. Ladies of all ages most welcome.

All support greatly appreciated.

KILSHEELAN FORÓIGE CLUB

Creating a space for teens to hang out, develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills while having fun and making new friends.

Open evening Thursday September 25th at 7pm at the Kplan Kilsheelan. Everyone welcome.

KILSHEELAN TIDY TOWNS

Join us in the village every Saturday morning 10am for craic, coffee and a bit of work, all are welcome.

KILCASH CARD GAME

Progressive 25 resumes on Wednesday, 17th September in Kilcash Community Centre. Commencing 8.30 sharp. Prize money - Two thirds of door takings Admission €10 (including raffle).

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Left to right: Ellie Woodlock, Emily O’Sullivan, Kayla Browne, Sarra Madigan, and Kiera Butler enjoying the Fethard Heritage Day Festival.

Photo: Joe Kenny

Locals relaxing and enjoying the live music provided by Joe Davitt and his Band sponsored by StayWell Dalton’s Pharmacy, Fethard.

Photo: Joe Kenny

Sinead Moore

Marcella Collins

Declan Geoghegan

News from the Community

Burncourt

SUCCESSFUL STORY

TELLING WORKSHOP.

Terri Ryan, a professional storyteller, author and teacher held a Writing Workshop at Mountain Lodge, Glengarra on Friday, September 5. The Workshop was made possible by the Arts Office Tipperary County Council which Burncourt Community Council appreciate.

From start to finish the whole experience was interactive with great exchanges between participants and facilitator. Terri’s presentation was indeed worthy of the description “captivating and full of depth, warmth and humour.”

As one participant said it was a “day of wonderful treats, great learning, laughter and insights in the wonderful atmospheric Mountain Lodge.”

Here’s to more of the same.

ITEMS FOR COLLECTION

Burncourt Community Council would like to reunite items left in the Community Hall with their owners. These include plates, trays, cake boxes which found their way to the hall with welcome sandwiches and cakes and other produce. The hall will be open on Thursdays from 10am to 12 to facilitate collection of items or contact Community Council members.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE LOCALITY

Sunday September 14.

Skeheenarinky Vintage Club will hold their Annual Car and Tractor Run on this Sunday 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 Trojan and steadfast work of Skeheenarinky Vintage Club.

Saturday October 4

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL STARTS

Kicking off the Festival will be a Social Dance with the Friendly Sound of Paddy O’ Brien and one of Ireland’s Best Pat Daly on Saturday, October 4. Yes, the Scarecrows will be back so start the making and doing. Festival Calendar next week.

Saturday October 18.

FUNDRAISER

Brian Borus Race Night Fundraiser will take place on Saturday Night, October 18 in Butlers’ Bar, Burncourt. A great night is assured with races, tote, raffle and music on the night. All support is greatly appreciated.

Sunday October 19

TRACTOR RUN

It’s Duhill’s turn with a tractor

New Inn/Knockgraffon

UPCOMING TALK BY BISHOP JOHN RYAN -

Join us for an insightful talk by

Bishop John Ryan, Bishop Emeritus of Mzuzu Diocese, Malawi, at Cabragh Wetlands, Thurles, on Saturday, 20th September, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Bishop Ryan will explore the challenges facing the Church today, drawing from Scripture, science, tradition, and mysticism. This event is free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, please email Sadie Moloney at assistantpastoral.office@cashel-emly.ie by this Wednesday, 10th September, including your name and contact number. Don’t miss this opportunity for reflection

KNOCKGRAFFON CC are holding a fundraising night at the dogs in Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday 26th September. Tickets are €10 each (U14’s go free). Tickets are available from Sean Moloney, Don Moloney & Fran Stafford.

A great night guaranteed, the Liam McCarthy Cup & Liam Ca-

run from Noel Moloney’s yard, with all proceeds of the run going to “The Dillon Quirke Foundation”, to help in some way towards the continuation of the great work they are doing screening young adults. They currently have screened over 17,000 young hearts and the number is growing.

BURNCOURT NS CLOTHING COLLECTION

The next Clothing Collection for Burncourt National School will be on Tuesday September 23. Open Evening for prospective new Junior infants beginning in September 2026 will take place on Monday, 6th October at 6pm.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“September has come, it is hers Whose vitality leaps in the autumn, Whose nature prefers Trees without leaves and a fire in the fireplace.”

- Louis MacNeice

hill plus others will be present on the night.

WOMEN’S GROUP

Keep Fit Classes

Started on Monday last, 8th September, at 8pm at the New Inn Community Centre for x6 weeks. Contact Margaret Barron for more info on.

Don’t forget your bottle of water and get ready to get moving!

MOUNTAIN HIKE

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, for a hike in the Knockmealdown Mountains. We will meet at O’Donnell Service Station at 9:30am. Don’t forget to bring your snacks and plenty of water for the hike.

COFFEE MORNING

Join us for a delightful fundraising coffee morning on Sunday, September 21st from 10am to 12.30 at the beautiful Templeneiry Church, Bansha.!

All proceeds will be shared equally between Circle of Friends Tipperary, Cancer Support and Cluain Arainn, Tipperary Town. Raffle on the day.

Sandra English

Everyone is welcome! 25 CARDS, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON

Joint winners Jim Miscall / Tim Joe McGrath and Jim Garrett / Paddy Maher with 10 games each. Table prizes to Mary Anne Healy and Eileen White and Philip Ryan and Phill Ryan (Ollie’s). Well done all.

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

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

Results from Monday September 1, Numbers draw are 2, 6, 19 & 25. Lucky Dip winners entered in Sept monthly draw for €500. Raelleen Bell - Seller: Rockwell Rovers, Don & Denise Moloney - Seller: Rockwell Rovers. Tom O’Mahony - Seller Michael Purcell, James Leamy, Ballytarsna - Seller: Club shop. This week’s jackpot is €14,000. Many thanks for your continued support.

Congratulations to August Monthly winners: Philly & Mary Heaney - Seller: Rockwell Rovers.

Breeda Fitzgerald

Storyteller Terri Ryan (second from the right in the front row) with those who attended her Writers’ Workshop at Mountain Lodge.

Michaél MacGilla Coda with Terri Ryan at the Writers’ Workshop at Mountain Lodge. Michaél celebrated his 93rd birthday last week.

Left to right: Annalise O’Meara, Aisling O’Meara, Anna Mai Guiry, Abby O’Donnel and Tegan Power enjoying the Fethard Heritage Day Festival. Photo: Joe Kenny

Left to right: Jessica Looby, Aoileann Morrison, Nessa Gleeson, Lauren Reddy and Amelia Sheehan enjoying the Fethard Heritage Day Festival. Photo: Joe Kenny

FETHARD NEWS by Joe Kenny

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary to John and Maureen Whyte

Fethard Festival would like to wish a very Happy Wedding Anniversary to John and Maureen Whyte, Main Street, Fethard, who celebrated a very special Wedding Anniversary on September 6. John and Maureen have always been very good to our committee allowing us to use their shop window to advertise any events we organise in Fethard.

John was a former member of Fethard & Killusty Community Council for many years from the inaugural meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 1976. John was elected President of Fethard Patrician Brothers Past Pupils Union at the second Annual General Meeting held on November 30, 1971. He was a founder member of Fethard Credit Union, and was elected Fire Officer on January 17, 1973, when a new fire engine was handed over to Fethard Voluntary Fire Brigade, following an intensive firefighting course completed by the ten volunteers: Percy O’Flynn, Michael Ryan, John Murphy, Sean Ward, Austin O’Flynn, Alfie Brett, Tony Hanrahan, Frank Coffey and John Shortall.

In later years John was an active committee member of the ‘Friends of Fethard’, formed in 1989, and who were responsible for the restoration of Fethard Town Wall.

Both Maureen and John were always very firm believers in supporting Fethard community in any way they could, and they, mentioned that the community were very good to support them when they had their grocery business in Fethard.

In the coming days and we will have a very special Christmas window display for this year’s ‘Light Up Fethard’ as part of our Christmas Street Market Festive Weekend starting on, Saturday, November 29, with a Festive Tractor Vehicle Run, and the following day our Annual Christmas Street Market and Santa visit on, Sunday, November 30. Watch this space!

St. Rita’s U13 camogie team who won their Silver League Final against Portroe on Tuesday evening, September 2, played at The Ragg. Back: Grainne Fogarty, Freya Jones, Tasha Doran, Ella Daly, Kate Gaule, Aoife Spillane, Anna O’Sullivan, Ruby Kenny. Front: Molly Power, Ava Byrne, Emily Murphy, Megan O’Reilly, Lauren Reddy, Katie Kelly, Ayla Barlaz, Katelyn Lacy, and Amelia Sheehan. Missing from photo is Holly Barrett.

Fethard Ladies Gaelic Football Club

SENIORS WIN AGAINST GALTEE ROVERS

Fethard Senior Ladies beat Galtee Rovers in their championship match on a scoreline of Fethard 6-15 to 0-04, and Fethard best Holycross in the U16 Championship on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2.07. Congratulations to Cathal and Laura on their recent wedding!

SPLIT THE POT

Split the Pot tickets can be purchased in local Fethard shops as well as The Cobbler and Bob Fitzgearld’s in Clonmel.

Congratulations to Cathal and Laura on their recent wedding!

RIGHT:

Congratulations to Majella Fogarty this weeks winner of the Split the Pot draw of €480. Majella is pictured receiving her prize from her niece and senior Fethard ladies footballer Alison Connolly. (right)

St. Rita’s Camogie Club

Well done to our U16 St. Rita’s Camogie team who beat Brian Borus on a scoreline of St. Rita’s 2-0, to Brian Borus 1-0. Well done to all the girls and their coaches on a great evening for St. Rita’s.

Well done also to St. Rita’s U13 team who won their Silver League Final against Portroe on Tuesday evening, September 2, played at The Ragg.

The final score was St .Ritas 5-0 to Portroe’s 1-0. Well done to all.

Abymill Theatre hosts a smash hit comedy

‘In the Window’

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.

Set Dancing classes starting soon

If you ever imagined that Set Dancing was hard to learn, now is your chance to learn from an experienced tutor, who will commence Set Dancing Classes for men and women, at 10.30am on Thursday mornings at Fethard Convent Community Hall at Lower Main Street. These classes will be a fun and great way to also keep active and fit while meeting likeminded people who will enjoy the fun and experience gained.

If you are interested, please call the following number for details: 087 2914437.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, September 14, to the music of, ‘Andy Feery’. 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.

Community ‘Split The Cash’ Results

Congratulations to this week’s winner, who wishes to remain anonymous but won €196,45, in the draw on Thursday last, September 4.. Ticket was drawn by Tom Cahill.

We ask for your support for our weekly draw that will take place every Thursday morning at 10.30am in the Tirry Community Center. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5, and can be purchased from the Community Office in the Tirry Centre also from Kenny’s Centra Supermarket, Mary O’Dwyer (Mullins) or any member of Community Council.

Please remember to fill in all three envelopes if you avail of the ‘Three for €5’ special offer.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 17, and 23. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Fitzgerald Family. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, September 11 will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Development Lotto

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for September 2, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 17, 23, 26 and 27.

We had no Jackpot winner and one Match 3 winner who received €150: Eileen Maher. One lucky dip winner received €100: Ben Shine. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, when the jackpot is €3,600.

Maureen and John Whyte photographed in September 2015, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

News from the Community

Ballymacarbry/The Nire

PANDA PLAYGROUND

COMPLETION

Thanks to all that were able to attend last Saturday’s celebration of our Panda Playground fundraising completion day! Despite the risk of a shower we witnessed another great day at Ballymacarbry Community Centre as people came together to celebrate this fantastic achievement.

The many people present enjoyed a well-deserved ice-cream and cup of tea and reflected on the monumental effort by the community to deliver this wonderful facility for this area.

As we’ve said many times before, there are too many people to thank for making this happen. Last Saturday was just a small token of appreciation for everyone’s effort and generosity. Here’s to many years of fun and play at Panda Playground in the heart of our village!!

BALLYMAC BINGO IS BACK!!

Don’t forget to set your reminders - dust off the bingo markers, bingo returns on Friday September 19th! First call at 8pm as usual. Please spread the word!

PILATES COMES TO BALLYMACARBRY

We’re delighted to announce that Pilates is coming to centre from Monday next, 15th September. Kicking off at 6.30 pm it will run for five weeks. Contact Sally on 086 6664414 to book your spot! Special introductory offer of €10 per class available!

CAD AS DUIT? (WHERE ARE YOU FROM?)

The community centre will host the Waterford County Council’s Placenames Roadshow on Saturday, 27th September from 2-5pm. Please come along to this free event to share your local placenames and to hear about the work of the Coiste Logainmneacha in Waterford. Refreshments will be served and music and stories will be heard.

This event is organised by Waterford City & County Council’s

Placenames Committee, with support from Creative Ireland Waterford.

TODDLER PLAYBALL

Toddler Playball coming to the community centre from September on Thursday mornings, 10:00–10:30. This Playball class is for children aged 24 to 36 months, with small groups of just 6 to ensure lots of individual attention. This is a movement-based class with running, jumping and playing, which aims to develop children’s focus and confidence.

New to Playball? Your €20 once-off registration fee includes:

A Playball t-shirt, weekly email updates on what your child is learning, a personalised end-ofterm progress report, priority booking for next term. Bookings can be made via the Playball website www.Playballkids.com.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the class leader Bronwen Harrison on 083 307 7032.

DANCING WITH GINA

Dance classes in the centre are

Eamon Wall

always popular and we are sure this class will be no different.

Dancing with Gina come to Ballymacarbry on Wed Sept 17th at 7pm. The classes will run for 5 weeks and cost €50 for the block. Open to beginners, space is limited so book your place ASAP. Call Gina on 087 289 7930 for more information and to book.

CLASSES CONTINUE IN THE CENTRE

Continue to get your fitness kick in the centre through the fitness classes with Stephanie Byrne in the centre every week.

Many other classes are beginning to make plans for the coming year following a brief summer break so keep an eye on these notes and our community centre social media for information on all upcoming classes over the coming weeks!

Any queries whatsoever can be directed to us here at the centre via our mobile 086 032 8467 or our email address info@ballymacarbry.com.

These three children were having great fun at the Panda

at Ballymacbry on Saturday last.

Bansha/Kilmoyler

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS

Following on from their 4-11 to 3-7 victory over Sean Treacys in the West Under 13C Hurling Final, our young hurlers faced Lorrha Rovers in the County semi-final on Sunday, in Gortnahoe, which the North Tipp side won by 1-10 to 1-7.

The West Junior Hurling C semi-final against Sean Treacys fixed for last weekend did not take place due to the unavailability of a referee. Golden Kilfeacle await the winners in the final. This weekend our intermediate footballers meet Clonmel Commercials in their final group game in the County championship. To have any hope of qualifying for the knockout stages, victory in this game is essential and a favourable result in the other group game is also required.

Cappawhite

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Cuardaioch returned on Monday last, 8th September.

This year we will have a speaker each month. We began with someone from Alone who came and give a presentation of Alone’s support and services and take any questions anyone might have. We also had our usual cup of tea from 11am.

All are welcome whether you are a member or not.

Pilates will also be starting back after our summer break on this Thursday, 11th September from 11am to 12pm.

We are hoping to continue with Nordic walking in the field for the first few weeks of September. Weather permitting.

COMMUNITY GARDEN COURSE

Starting on Monday, 15th September - our community gardening course in Doon Social Farm.

To apply contact Treacy at 061/380808 or email us at office@ ballyhouras.org

OZANAM HOUSE

St. Vincent De Paul - Opening hours Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon and Thursday 2 to 4pm

SUM OF MONEY FOUND

A sum of money found in the Community Garden. Phone 0860615220.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Friday night in the Community Centre. Great prizes. Great night. All are welcome.

DATE FOR THE DIARY

A night with Country Music Stars In Cappawhite Resource Centre on Thursday, 20th November. Bookings 087 7667038

LGFA

A huge congratulations to the u14s on a great win in a county final on Saturday last. Super work girls!

Ballylooby/Duhill

SKEHEENARINKY VINTAGE CLUB

Skeheenarinky Vintage Club will hold their Annual Vintage Car, Motor-Bikes & Tractor Run in memory of the late Tom Conway & all in aid of South Tipp Hospice, will take place on Sept 14th 2pm from Skeheenarinky School. (All vehicles must be insured on the day).

GAA LOTTO

Ballylooby/Castlegrace Development GAA Draw on Tuesday, 2nd September. Lucky numbers drawn: 7, 22, 26 & 29 No jackpot winner. One match three winner: J. English.

Next week’s jackpot €6,000. The club extend their thanks for your continued support: Tickets available at Brownes XL & Murphy Fuels, Clogheen.

This week’s 50/50 winner: Amy O’Connor

LAST OF THE CEMETERY MASSES FOR 2025

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. Jackpot is €3,350.

Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Sarah Hogan, Eileen White, Joanne Peters and John Magner. Seller’s prize €20: Michael McCarthy. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media.

COFFEE MORNING

Join us for a delightful fundraising coffee morning on Sunday, September 21st from 10am to 12.30 at the beautiful Templeneiry Church, Bansha. All proceeds will be shared equally between Circle of Friends Tipperary, Cancer Support and Cluain Arainn, Tipperary Town. Raffle on the day. Everyone is welcome.

Duhill Cemetery mass will take place this Sunday: Sept 14th at 3:30pm followed by prayers in Ballydrennan Cemetery at 5pm & Castlegrace Cemetery at 5:45pm. A cup of tea will be available in Duhill Hall after cemetery mass. Thanks to all for your help. The cemeteries are all looking well & thanks to everybody who came to help in preparation for the annual masses & prayers in all of the cemeteries & throughout the year.

CIORCAL CAINTE

We are back on this Friday, 12th September at 7.30 pm in the hall in Duhill . This is a very dynamic Irish speaking group and all levels

are catered for.

If you want to meet up for a cuppa and a bit of Irish Cómhrá there’s no better place to enjoy speaking the Irish language in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere than Duhill Community Hall on Friday nights.

AGE STRONG PHYSIOTHERAPY

Strengthen your mind & body! Strengthen & Balance Exercises. Sculpt, Tone & Renew your body. Improve flexibility & Posture. Every Tuesday Duhill Hall 6:45pm. Further details: Joanne, Physiotherapist on 087:4106044

YOGA WITH MELISSA

On Wednesdays in Duhill hall at 6:45pm. Further details from Melissa (087) 680 1082

YOGA WITH NOELETTE

Yoga with Noelett returns on Thursday, 18th September from 7 to 8 pm. To book your place contact Noelette at 086 2322818.

DUHILL WELLNESS WEEK

Duhill Wellness Week, returns Monday October 13th to Sunday October 19th, Duhill Wellness Week, returns Monday October 13th to Sunday October 19th, events throughout the week, include yoga classes, age strong fitness class, talks, 1st aid training, retreat, bio diversity.

The Wellness Week culminates on Sunday October 19th with a tractor run from E21WC80 with all proceeds of the run going to “The Dillon Quirke Foundation”, to help in some way towards the continuation of the great work they are doing screening young adults.

They currently have screened

GAA

A massive congratulations to both our under 13 teams on both winning West titles last week, great wins for both teams. Mol an Oige agus tiocfaidh sí. The Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw for 2025/2026 is now on sale. Contact Liam Treacy or Cecilia Walshe. Congratulations to Brian O’Neill and Ned Morrissey on winning prizes in the last Tipperary Clubs Draw.

DOON CHARITY CLARE’S WISH FOUNDATION

Clare’s Wish are delighted to announce that their Charity Patron Red Hurley will be in Limerick Friday, 26th September 2025 at 8.15pm with his annual How Great Thou Art Fundraising concert in aid of Clare’s Wish. Tickets are on sale now from Redemptorists, Limerick Church shop or www.eventbrite.ie

Kathleen Moloney

over 17,000 young hearts, and the number is growing.

Hope to see ye all there, and make sure to avail of the many complimentary classes throughout the week.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family & relatives of Brendan McGrath, Cork & late of Ardfinnan who died recently. Interment took place in Cork The death also occurred of: Patricia O’Shea ( Nee Fennessey) late of Poulatar, Ardfinnan. We extend our sympathy to her husband, family and relatives.

Patricia’s funeral Mass took place in Ballybacon Church followed by burial in adjoining cemetery on Wednesday, 3rd September.

Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Paddy Walsh, The Mall, Cahir. Paddy’s funeral mass took place on Sunday last, 7th September followed by interment in adjoining cemetery.

May they rest in peace.

GAA NEWS

South U 15 Hurling Final: Ballylooby/Castlegrace 2:27 Cahir 2:15.

Well done boys, after a great Summer of Hurling and 10 group games, we’ve now qualified for a South Semi Final

Well done again to everybody U 9’S IN SEMPLE STADIUM U9s played a blitz on Tuesday evening vs Fr Sheehy’s, Skeheenerinky and Newcastle. Great improvement in skill and teamwork. Thanks to all the parents for their support.

Michael Barry

Playground

Ena Ryan (B)

News from the Community

Drangan/Cloneen

GAA LOTTO RESULTS

Lotto results Tues August 26: Numbers Drawn were 16, 26, 27, 29. No jackpot winner. Two match 3 winners were Noel Lyons and Liam Barry who won €50 each. Congrats to all and thanks to everyone for their continued support.

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 11, 15, 26, 30. No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday September 23 for a jackpot of €16,800. Don’t miss out, play online or in your local shops, pubs, garages or hairdressers and it could be you.

COUNTY GAA CLUBS DRAW

We thank all those who supported the Co. GAA Clubs Draw last weekend. There are 9 draws left and you can be in for those by joining on line or by contacting your local promoter. Remember that half of your subscription goes to your local club.

UNDER 15 B HURLING

On Thursday evening last our under 15 hurlers defeated Grangemockle-Ballyneale by 3-12 to 1-11 in Grangemockler. The team was: Rhys Davies, Eddie Hayden, Eoin O’Brien, Jack Slattery, Darragh Fitzgerald, James Egan, Jack Ryan, Tom Butler, Jack Gleeson, Mikey O’Brien, Billy Purcell, Aidan Morrissey, Daniel Lee, Turlough Moroney, Liam Richardson, Rory O’Brien, Bobby Clancy. Dur to injuries Paddy O’Brien and Robbie O’Brien were unable to line out.

Our boys are now through to the South Tipperary semi final on Thursday September 18.

UNDER 9 HURLING

Well done to our under 9 hurlers who had a fantastic day out at the Fiserv day in Semple Stadium on Saturday last. They played two games in Dr. Morris Park and one in Semple Stadium putting on fine performances against Toomevara, Nenagh Eire Óg and Durlas Óg. St. Patricks fielded two teams with the following players in action: Darragh & Cillian Noonan, Conor Fahey, Darragh Smyth, Brian O’Neill, Fred Molloy, Billy & Tadhg Horan, Andy Murphy, Sonny McCormack, Larry &

Bobby Slattery, Bobby O’Brien, Julian Ostrowski, Michael Burke, Sam Healy, William Pody, Nathan Hackett. Well done to all involved especially the selectors: Cathy Doran, T.J. Noonan, P.J.Burke and John Henry Smyth. UNDER 13 HURLING

On Sunday last our under 13 hurlers played the County Semi Final in Killenaule against J.K. Brackens. Our boys were 10 points down at half-time but fought back to 3 before Brackens won by 4-10 to 4-2. This was great performance from a group of boys who were not classed as favourites to win the South Final but defied all the odds to take home the South cup.

The team was: Derrie Doherty, Jack Doran, Mark Carroll, Lory Corbett, Harry Noonan, Rory O’Brien (co captain), Liam Egan, Bobby Clancy (co captain), Micheal Casey, Eoin Keating, Rory Lee, Jack Clancy, Alex Lawrence, Cillian Ryan (Cloughtaney), Tiernan McMahon, Dillon Noonan, Cillian Ryan (Ballinard).

Coaches: Thomas Egan, Jimpy Noonan, Brian Clancy, Derek McMahon, James Egan. FIRST AIDER UNA MAC

We thank the coaches for the work they put into preparing this team and thank the parents and Grandparents for driving them all over South Tipperary. UNDER 11 FOOTBALL

Our under 11 footballers played Kilsheelan-Kilcash, Grangemockler-Ballyneale, and Carrick Swans in Kilsheelan on Saturday week last. Players in action were: Dylan St.John, Donncha Clancy, Sean Ryan, Jim O’Neill, Jake Hayden, Tiernan McMahon, Ollie McCormack, James Murphy. UNDER 19 FOOTBALL CO. SEMI FINAL

Sunday Sept 14 in Littleton at 1.30 St. Patricks V Moneygall/ Clonakenny. UNDER 15 HURLING

Thurs Sept 18 South Tipperary Semi Final

JUNIOR B HURLING SOUTH SEMI FINAL

Sun Sept 21 in Clonmel Sportsfield at 3.00 St. Patricks V Newcastle

BEREAVEMENTS

We extend sympathy to Breda, J.R., Tom Jnr, Heather and Patrique McGrath on the recent death of Tom McGrath of Grawn Ballingarry. As they lived at Knockroe, Drangan J.R., Tom, Heather and Patrique all attended Drangan school and played for St. Patrick’s hurling and football teams with Heather and Patrique featuring prominently on the boys teams as well as the camogie.

Tom was the one who made the biggest impression on the GAA field with his first success being winning a South Tipperary under 12 football championship at the age of just 10.

In 1999 Tom helped St. Patricks to a South under 12 double in hurling and football and went on to win the Under 12 Co. Hurling Final and added the Co. Tipperary Primary Schools hurling title with Drangan National School. In 2000 Tom helped St. Patricks to win the South Tipperary under 14 Football Final.

In 2002 Tom helped St. Patricks to win the South Tipperary Minor C Hurling final. In 2003 Tom helped St. Patricks to win South titles in Under 16 and Minor B Hurling and in 2004 he helped St. Patricks to a South Tipperary Under 21 B Hurling title.

In 2005 Tom was a member of the St. Patricks Gaels team that won a South Tipperary Minor B Football title. At adult level Tommy won South Junior A Football and Hurling championships in 2005 and was a member of the Junior Fotball team defeated by Rockwell Rovers after extra-time in the County Final played in Gortnahoe.

Tom later became a member of the County Minor hurling team.

May the soul of Tom McGrath Senior rest in peace.

We also extend sympathy to his wife Ann, Family John, Garrett, Alison, Colin, sister Rena and brother Frank on the recent death of John Phelan of Beaumont Cork and formerly of Corbally Drangan. John ran the very popular Corner House pub in Drangan for many years before retiring to Cork. May he rest in peace.

Comhaltas Powerstown Lisronagh Comhaltas Enrolment today!!!

Traditional music and singing classes for children and adults facilitated by Comhaltas Powerstown/Lisronagh branch on Friday evenings in Ss Peter and Paul’s School, Clonmel.

Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Banjo, Button Accordion and Sean Nos Singing. All types of levels catered for beginners to advanced in small groups.

Mixed instrument session classes for musicians with minimum 2 years

Adult Irish conversation classes (beginner to intermediate)

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ACE

OF HEARTS DRAW

We had no winner to last week’s Jackpot which increased to €4000 for draw of Monday night last, September 8.

The following were the runners-up prize winners, €50 to Tim Moloney Newtown, €25 each to Christina Burns Oola, Michael Ryan (C) Boherdota, Bridgid Murphy c/o Mary O’Keeffe and Conor Dunne c/o Nicholas Lonergan.

The promoters prize went Noreen Ryan and on behalf of the Draw Committee I want to thank everyone for their continued support of the weekly draw which plays a big part in the functioning of the club.

ST NICHOLAS AFC

In last week’s 50/50 weekly fundraiser for Wednesday night, September 3, the winner was Catriona Delaney Monard who collected €240 and the free Christmas Draw entry for €1000 went to Margaret Whelan Tipp Town, On the playing front last Sunday Oldbridge were the visitors to Bohertrime and left with the two

points on offer courtesy of a 4-2 victory. Jason Sutton and James Scanlan were on target with a goal apiece for St. Nicholas.

Next up and a further opportunity to get points on the Div. 2 League table is an away trip to Ardfinnan this Sunday, September 14, and a meeting with Suirside (Kick off 3pm) and on Sunday, September 21 its a Munster Junior Shield tie with Ballymackey of North Tipp (away)

SOLOGHEAD GAA

At Dundrum on Saturday last Sologhead Junior Hurlers guaranteed their place in this years Junior B West Final with a hard earned four point margin Semi Final victory over a good Clonoulty Rossmore side on a score line of 2-19 to 0-21.

Goals by Stephen Dee, first half, who soloed in 50 metres before firing past the Clonoulty goalie and the second by Tristan Stokes catching the Clonoulty goalie off guard mid way through the second half, both proving crucial in securing victory.

With five minute remaining it

was all to play for with a one point lead but Sologhead finishing the stronger as Stephen and James Dee both landed a number of long range points to kill off any hopes Clonoulty held of victory. In the West Final Sologhead now go on to meet Emly who were very impressive winners over Rosegreen in the other semi final and also have the added bonus of a County Quarter Final spot.

RESULTS / FIXTURES

Junior B Hurling West Semi Final, Sologhead 2-19 Clonoulty Rossmore 0-21

U17 A Hurling Semi Final, Cappawhite Gaels 3-15 Clonoulty Rossmore 2-15

Sunday September 14, U17A Hurling West Final, Cappawhite GAA v Cashel KCs, Lattin.(Full details TBC)

Sunday, September 21, Junior B Hurling West Final, Sologhead v Emly (Full details TBC)

MONARD NS

On Wednesdays, September 10 and 17, Monard NS Athletics group will train in the GAA pitch between 3 and 4pm.

Adults and 16+ Session Group also available for those with a few tunes.

Enrolment at Ss Peter & St Paul’s primary school on this Wednesday, 10th September from 5-6.30 pm

Classes begin Friday, 26th September in Ss Peter and St Paul’s

Annual Membership €6.00 Junior, €12 Senior €20 Family

Classes €120 per 10 week term for half hour class. Further information from Róisin – 086 8596125, Nell – 083 8495431.

MOYNE SOCIAL DANCING

The next social dance takes place in Moyne Community Centre this Saturday, September 13th. Music by Checkers. Dancing 9pm to 12midnight. Tea served. Admission €10. Support appreciated.

TEMPLETUOHY BINGO

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

MOYNE BRIDGE CLUB

The weekly game will resume at Moyne Community Centre on Tuesday September 16th at 7.30pm. Hoping to see all members in attendance. New members very welcome.

COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION EVENT

Tigh Maighne is hosting a free social gathering for all senior citizens in the parish on Friday September 19th from 10.30am to 12.30pm. this promises to be an enjoyable morning with music, song and craic and featuring a special guest.

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 and this week our sprint group commence training on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm. New members always welcome to join, and it is great to see some new faces at training over the past couple of weeks.

The club’s open cross country takes place on Sunday September

21st by kind permission of Jimmy O’Meara and the Cantwell Family.

TEMPLETUOHY COURSING LOTTO

The jackpot now stands at €4,100. Lucky Dip winners last week were Fergus Phelan, Templetuohy, Pat O’Connor, Templetuohy, Phil Dunne, Moyne, and Belle Kelly Donaskeagh.

GAA/LGFA/CAMOGIE

The lotto jackpot will be €10,100 this week. The six winners of the lucky dips were Ruth Carey, Brian Lyons, Phil Bowe, Geraldine Burke, Geraldine burke, Claire Stokes Phelan and Pauline Stokes.

While the premier intermediate hurlers won their final match against Thurles Sarsfields, they now face a relegation battle to stay in the grade as score difference came into play.

The intermediate football team also face Thurles Sarsfields in the last round of the championship in Holycross on Saturday next at 3.30pm and support would be appreciated.

Well done to the Junior B hurling team who now move into a mid-semi-final following their victory over JK Brackens last weekend and to the U19 A football team who have qualified for a mid-final following their victory also over JK Brackens last week.

Congratulations to the U14 ladies football team on their county final success in the B2 Bronze County Final.

The Intermediate ladies football team have booked a place in the County Semi-Final follow-

ing their win over Ardfinnan last weekend, but it was hard luck on the Junior Ladies football team as their defeat to Sliabh na mBan brought and end to their competition.

Congratulations also to the U16 camogie team on their victory over Roscrea and now progress to a cup quarter final place.

NEWS FROM THE CLONMEL UNION OF PARISHES

The Clonmel Union of Parishes will be holding Harvest Festival services in our churches on the following dates. Sunday, 21st September 3.30pm St Paul’s Church Cahir. E21 T996 Friday, 3rd October. 7.30pm. Old St. Mary’s Clonmel. E91 EH74

Sunday, 12th October. 3.30pm Tullaghmeelan/Knocklofty. E91 FD37 Sunday, 19th October. 7pm Holy Trinity Church of Ireland, Fethard. E91E2C3 The new Booklet, The Medieval Church of Holy Trinity Fethard will also be launched on that day All are welcome to attend the services and refreshments are served afterwards.

Nicholas Moroney

Tommy Fitzgerald

Moyne/Templetuohy

Eibhlis Purcell

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Determined Solohead into another West final

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West Junior B Hurling Semi-Final SOLOGHEAD 2-19 CLONOULTY/ROSSMORE 0-21

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum

Solohead booked their place in a third Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling Championship Final in four seasons when just getting the better of 2021 champions Clonoulty/Rossmore at Pairc Ciocaim, Dundrum on Saturday afternoon. Their desire to block harry and harass and force turnovers especially for the second 30 was a huge asset with players like Jack Rediacn, Stephen and James Dee and Tristan Stokes leading the charge.

Crucially they started and finished both halves strong with goals from Stephen Dee (first) and Tristan Stokes (second) giving them breathing space at crucial stages. They forced their way back level by the break when it appeared Clonoulty/Rossmore could push on and when Clonoulty/Rossmore drew level late on they finished with a flourish outscoring their opponents five points to one in the closing stages. The opening exchanges saw the

Emly

sides level twice in the first four minutes. James Dee pointed Solohead in front from a free inside the opening minute with Cathal Ryan insuring Clonoulty/Rossmore’s response was immediate with two points into the railway end in the space of thirty seconds. The 2021 champions having the benefit of a slight breeze in the first 30. Anthony Owens soon had the sides level. The first goal arrived in the sixth minute when Stephen Dee won possession out around the 65, carving his way through the Clonoulty/Rossmore defence before rattling the net at close range. Another James Dee free had Solohead four up.

The two Dee brothers having a huge influence on proceedings over the hour. Soon after John Joe O’Brien had to be alert in the Solohead goal to deny Danny O’Keeffe with a fine save. Clonoulty/Rossmore gradually found their way with Dylan Kennedy commanding a six and hitting three on the bounce from Fiachra O’Keeffe and Paudie White though they were mostly relying on scores from placed balls. In-

discipline and indecisiveness was costing Solohead and O’Keeffe (close in) and White (long range) were punishing them.

By the 21st minute Clonoulty/ Rossmore had pushed two up. A James Dee free their first score in eight minutes got the scoreboard moving again. The lead now jumped between the one and two point mark for most of the remainder but it was Solohead who finished stronger with three in a row including two from Dee and a second from Owens who with the right supply of ball was causing problems.

They could have had a second goal but for a great save by Gavin Ryan. The sides level at the break, 1-9 to 0-12 thanks to a late Fiachra O’Keeffe free.

The breeze picked up more as the second half progressed and now favoured Solohead. Scores were slow to come by at the beginning of the second half. Paudie White had a quick point on the resumption to give Clonoulty/ Rossmore the lead before Tristan Stokes levelled after three minutes. There was only one point in the next eight minutes that a point from Anthony Owens. He would turn provider in the 12th minute for what would be a crucial score. Fiachra O’Keeffe was unlucky to lose his footing at the car park end and a James Dee clearance went all the ways

to an advancing Owens who had come a long way from goal but also drew the defenders with him. His quick pass set the goal facing Tristan Stokes away and with a bit to run he put a nice finish past Gavin Ryan.

The lead now chopping between two and three points with the game entering the final ten minutes. It was now Clonoulty/ Rossmore’s turn to hit a purple patch. Jack Heffernan pointed either side of two more Fiachra O’Keeffe frees to tie the game and set up a grandstand finish.

James Dee and Fiachra O’Keeffe traded pointed frees and the possibility of extra-time loomed large. Solohead though would finish stronger outscoring the opponents five points to one from the twenty seventh minute with Tristan Stokes and the Dee brothers pointing the way. Declan Riordan claimed possession far from goal out near the sideline well into injury time to set up James Dee for the insurance point to the raptures roar of the Solohead supporters.

TEAMS AND SCORERS

Solohead: James Dee (0-10, 0-8f)), Stephen Dee (1-3), Tristan Stokes (1-2), Anthony Owens (03), Damien Ryan (0-1) Clonoulty/Rossmore: Fiachra O’Keeffe (0-12, (0-11f)), Paudie White (0-4, (0-2f)), Cathal Ryan (0-2), Jack Heffernan (0-2), Finbar

An aerial battle Martin Ryan (CR) and Jack Redican (S) during Saturday’s West JBH Championship semi-final at Dundrum. Pic: Francis Coughlan.

Ryan (0-1)

Solohead: John Joe O’Brien, Christopher O’Connor, Edward Nolan, Noel Kennedy, Paul Ryan, Brendan Collins, Jack Redican, James Dee, Denis O Shea, Tristan Stokes, Stephen Dee, Damien Ryan, Declan Riordan, Anthony Owens, Charlie Kingston. Clonoulty/Rossmore: Gavin Ryan, Declan O Dwyer, Jack Ken-

Subs

advance to their first ever West JHB final

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum

Emly reached a first ever Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling Championship Final following what was a comfortable victory over Rosegreen in the second part of a double header at Pairc Ciocaim Dudrum, on Saturday afternoon.

After an even opening few minutes Emly found their feet and Aidan O’Heney’s goal gave them a solid platform from which they built up a strong nine point interval lead. Rosegreen did threaten to make a game of it in the third quarter outscoring their opponents aided by a Killian Ryan goal however they struggled to make any real in roads. Emly would finish the final quarter with Shane Carroll finding the net and outscoring Rosegreen 1-6 to 0-4. By the time this game commenced the second part of the double header in Dundrum, the

breeze had picked up substantially favouring the team playing into the railway end. The opening exchanges of this game were fairly even as both teams hit over a platter of early scores. There was no quarter asked or given either as both teams looked to lay down an early marker in the physical stakes. Conor Phibbs and Conor Burke split the posts inside the first two minutes. William Colville and Colin Bourke quickly tied the game. Aidan O’Heney a late introduction from the named fifteen for Emly and Ger Cummins traded points to leave the sides level at three each after seven minutes. This was as close as it got. When Conor Bourke got his first from play in the seventh minute Emly were never to be headed again. Conor Burke continued his form on place balls while Shane Carroll was causing a number of problems for the Rosegreen defence. Despite this when JP An-

glim pointed with about eight to play in the half Rosegreen were just five behind. It was short lived and following a long free breaking into the path of Aidan O’Heney he found the net. They pushed on now with Conor Burke adding further pointed frees while Paul O’Heney while not adding to the score board was always at the centre of things. Conor Phibbs who put in a huge shift around the middle while Aidan O’Heney who was getting on a lot of ball ensured Emly led 1-12 to 0-6 at the break. Aidan O’Heney pointed twice in the opening minutes of the resumption to stretch Emly’s advantage. It was the tenth minute before Killian Ryan now on free taking duty opened Rosegreen’s second half account. They appeared to be right back in the tie two minutes later when Killian Ryan gathered a long clearance close to goal and a one handed hurley finish to the net. Ryan was now on free taking duty and kept Rosegreen in touch. Conor Phibbs added what would just be Emly’s third point in the third quarter. With ten minutes to go just five points separated the sides. Emly though would finish the final quarter a lot stronger.

Conor Burke and Conor Phibbs stretched out Emly’s lead to seven before Shane Caroll all but sealed the win with his sides second goal. A cross-field clearance by James Cunningham found Shane Carroll well out from goal and he cut a hole through the defence before goaling. Moments earlier Aiden O’Heney had seen his penalty saved by Colin Geraghty. Emly pushed on with points from Colin Burke and substitute Evan Hennessy rounded off the scoring for a comfortable win.

Emly: Aidan O’Heney (1-6), Conor Burke (0-8(0-7)), Conor Phibbs (0-4), Shane Carroll (1-1), Kevin McGrath (0-1, Evan Hennessy (0-1).

Rosegreen: Killian Ryan (1-3, (0-3f)), William Colville (0-3), Colin Bourke (0-2), Ger Cummins (0-2f), JP Anglim (0-1), Andy Moloney (0-1), Karol Geraghty (0-1).

Emly: Darragh McAuley, Patrick McGrath, John Purcell, Robert McEniry, Diarmuid Carroll, Brian Burke, James Cunningham, Conor Phibbs, Jamie Carroll, John O Brien, Paul O Heney, Conor Burke, Aidan O Heney, Kevin McGrath, Shane Carroll

Brian Burke (E) and William Colville (R) battle for possession during Saturday’s West JBH Championship semi-final at Dundrum. Pic: Francis Coughlan.

Subs Used: James Purcell for Kevin McGrath, Declan Hennessy for Jamie Carroll, Evan Hennessy for John O’Brien, Oisin Fawl for Shane Carroll

Rosegreen: Colin Geraghty, Danny Fanning, Keith Bergin, Kevin Tobin, Andy Moloney, Charlie Costello, Tony Kerwick, Sean Ryan, Colin Bourke, Daniel

Hayde, William Colville, Killian Ryan, JP Anglim, Ger Cummins, Patrick Colville

Subs Used: Eoin McSweeney for Daniel Hayde, Karol Geraghty for Ger Cummins, Jake Phelan for Killian Ryan, Nick Ryan for JP Anglim

Referee: Donie Horan (Eire Og)

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nedy, Adam Fryday, Donnacha Carroll, Dylan Kennedy, James Horan, Danny O Keeffe, Jack Heffernan, Finbarr Ryan, Martin Ryan, Paul Hayes, Fiachra O’Keeffe, Paudie White, Cathal Ryan

Used: Anthony Kearney for Martin Ryan, Ger Mockler for Cathal Ryan, Odhran Quirke for Danny O’Keeffe Referee: Paddy Russell (Emly).

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History made at Templemore Golf Club

A DAY TO REMEMBER! Templemore Golf Club, Historical First Lady President Prize Winners.   Back row, from

Connolly,

Ladies Presidents Competition, 1st. Sadie Tynan, 2nd. Claire Fitzpatrick 3rd, Marian Keely.

County Tipperary

LADIES GOLF

Our Tuesday morning Ladies had a great day out in the Gold Coast thanks to Pauline Treacy for organising and Libby Ryan sponsoring the prizes. There were 24 ladies and the weather was favourable.

The winners were; in 1st place Vera Heffernan, 2nd Rosemary Maher, 3rd Marie O’Connor, 4th Kay Crosse, 5th Lady Captain Marie Graves & 6th Elizabeth Hayes. The Lucky dip winners were Amy O’Sullivan, Kitty Byrne & Catherine O’Dwyer.

Congratulations to Mary O’Donnell who came first in the Munster region of the Bronze Medal competition in Mallow last Thursday. Mary will now go on to Headfort Golf Club to represent the club in the all-Ireland final of the Bronze medal Competition on Wednesday, 1st October.

Best wishes to our Elinor Tivy team consisting of Caroline O’Dwyer, Margaret O’Riordan & Amy O’Sullivan who are playing in Beaufort today Wednesday.

Wishing our Challenge team of Rena Ryan, Carmel Lowth, Elizabeth Hayes, Sadie Quirke, Kitty Byrne and subs Catherine Moloney & Maura Maher the best of luck as the take on Muskerry in Kinsale Golf Club next Sunday next, 14th September in the semifinal of the Munster Trophy.

MEN’S

GOLF

The Memorial Cup is been held in Tipperary Golf Club from last Monday, 8th September to Sunday next, 14th September.

The competition is an 18-hole Stableford. Book through the ProShop at Tipperary Golf Club.

Sign in to the computer in Tipperary play 18 holes stableford off whites.

We have a separate score card box for all scorecards for County Tipperary Golf & Country club members to post their scorecards. We appreciate all the support for this medal.

Play well and enjoy your golf.

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE:

President Jenny Laurance will hold her Presidents Prize at Thurles Golf Club on the following days: Wednesday, 24th Sept: (Morning tee times available), Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th September.

SENIORS GOLF

The result of our outing to Tipperary Golf Club is as follows: The Singles competition was won by Tommy Landers with 32pts & in 2nd place John Graves with 30pts. Team Competition: In 1st place Sean Crosse, Dave O’Sullivan, Denis O’Donnell, in 2nd place Liam Ryan (Cashel), Tommy Landers & Liam Ryan (Con). Nearest the Pin on the 13th hole Tommy Moloney and on the 15th John Grogan.

Carrick-on-Suir

RESULTS

Midweek 9H S/F White Tees –

2/9/25: 1st – Jack Walsh (PH 6)21 pts c/b; 2nd –Tom Murray (PH 9) - 21 pts; 3rd – Frank Murphy (PH 7) – 20 pts c/b

Open 18 Hole S/F W/Ts -

4/9/25: 1st – Johnny Lyons (PH 24) - 42 pts; 2nd – Anthony Fitzpatrick (PH 14) – 38 pts c/b

9 Hole Stbl W/Ts 6/9/25: 1st –Tony Phelan (PH 11) – 21 pts c/b; 2nd – Richard Cronin (PH 4) - 21 pts

18 Hole Stableford W/Ts 6/9/25

1st – Ned Walsh (PH 12) 41pts

2nd – Sean Walsh (PH 8) 38 pts

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PRESIDENT’S PRIZE

This year, 2025 the President’s Prize competition was historical as it was the first time over 50 years that the club have a Lady as Club President, Mary Fitzpatrick. The club are delighted to be moving forward in sharing as a “ONE CLUB FOR ALL.”

The competition was well attended and the course was in magnificent condition due to our green keepers Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly, a big thank you to both. The magnificent weather played a bid part in the scoring, The competition was in two categories, Ladies, and Men’s.

Men’s President Competition. 1st. Michael Cahill, 2nd. Dinny Touhy, 3rd. Paul Touhy.

Congratulations to all.

18 HOLE V PAR.

1st. John Hassett. 2nd. Shane Hassett. 3rd. Brendan Russell. PRESIDENT SOCIAL MIXED

Another fine muster and despite an initial scare all got in nice

and dry. Well done all. Results as follows: 1st. Team. J Fahey, J. Keegan, K Brennan 28.1, 2nd. Team. D Tuohy, J Fitzpatrick, A Cashman 28.2, 3rd. Team. P. O’Connell, C. Fitzpatrick, M Hogan 29.5.

CLUB CLASSIC 12/9. This Weekend we have the Club Classic from Friday 12th. to Sunday 14th. Teams of fourany combination, €100. Lots of prizes.

Please support this event, our only Fundraiser of the year.

Timesheet runs from 9 to 11 and 1.30 to 3.30. each day. MEN’S SENIORS.

3/9. On a typical September day sunny and showery but with good course conditions it allowed the eight teams to return good scores.

In 1st. place by a short nose on 54 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell, Mick Murphy and

Ladies 9H Stbl 27/8/25: 1st –Breda Comerford (PH 14) 20 pts FIXTURES Tue to Thurs – 9 Hole Midweek Stableford White Tees Qualifier

Wed - Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Wed - Ladies 18 Hole Stableford

Thurs & Fri – Open 18 Hole Qualifier White Tees Sat & Sun – Weekend 9 Hole Stableford White Tees Qualifying

Sat & Sun– 18H Stbl White Tees Sat & Sun – 18 Hole Stbl Blue Tees

3rd – Pat Nolan (PH 10) 37 pts Ladies 18H Stableford 3/9/25: 1st - Mary Lonergan (PH 32) 40 pts; 2nd - Stephanie Keating (PH 23) 32 pts c/b; 3rd - Janet White (PH 20) 32 pts c/b

Eoin Wolahan. Then just a point behind in second, on 53 points were Pat Looby, Tommy Foley, George Collins and Jim Casey. Last of the podium places in third on 51 points Bertie Keane, Mikie Webster and Tony O’Toole. Well done all.

LADIES GOLF

2/9. 18hole S/F 1st Maureen Connolly, 2nd, Marian Hodgins, 3rd. Bridget Kennedy.

The County Tipperary Golf & Country Club Ladies Committee on their committee outing to the Heritage Golf Club; Front row, from left to right: Lady Vice Captain Judy Hayes, Teresa Canny, Lady Captain Marie Graves, Carol Ferncombe & Carmel Lowth. Back row, from left to right: Helena Ryan, Sheena Ryan, Niamh Chadwick, Caroline O’Dwyer, President Jenny Lawrence & Jacinta Coman.

left to right: Pat O’Connell, Dinny Kennedy, Tim Connolly, Timmy Tuohy, Michael Cahill, Paul Tuohy, Niamh

Shauna Geary. Front row: Margie Costigan, Mick Keely, Claire Fitzpatrick, Sadie Tynan(winner) ladies, Club President Mary Fitzpatrick, Dinny Tuohy (men’s winner), Michelle Hassett, Mary

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MENS NOTES

This weekend saw the final Player of the Year competition with the Autumn Medal sponsored by Careys Bar Irishtown take centre stage. The weather conditions were less than ideal but this didn’t deter the entries or the scoring. Congratulations to the Vice Captain Mr. Kevin O’Donnell on clinching the top spot with an incredible score of 68, beating Donal Dennehy via back 9 countback.

The Player of the Year points are being tallied and I will have a separate update on that later in the week , but once again thanks to Mr. Andrew Gartlan for compiling the leaderboard all year long .

The Bulmer’s Summer Series is ongoing every Monday/Friday/ Sunday with the winner walking away with a brand new electric Motocaddy so be sure to try and break into the top 40 , times running out ahead of the final qualification date of Friday 26th September .

FIXTURES

The Bulmer’s Summer Series is ongoing every Monday/Friday/ Sunday with the winner walking away with a brand new electric Motocaddy so be sure to try and break into the top 40 , times running out ahead of the final qualification date of Friday 26th September .

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Numbers drawn: 06-13-16-22. No Jackpot winner. Two matched-three winners: Tom Bolger and Shay Bannon.

Also the Hub 12 Hole competition is also ongoing with the qualification spots all up for grabs, also players need to ensure they have played enough times to meet the qualifying criteria. First prize winner plays golf for free in 2026 so a prize that’s truly worth winning.

FIXTURES

Bulmer’s Open Singles every Monday/Friday/Sunday

The Hub – every day (after 2pm on Saturdays)

CV Financial Singles Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September

Dylan Burkes Professional Prize Friday 19th & Saturday 20th September

Relations Cup Sunday 21st September

RESULTS

Autumn Medal sponsored by Careys Bar, Irishtown 1st Kevin O’Donnell 68 B9 2nd Donal Dennehy 68 Gross Sam Morrissey 75 3rd Micheal Healy 70 4th Diarmuid O’Sullivan 71

The Hub Weekly Winners Liam Phelan 29pts

Dermot Barry Walsh 27 pts CLONMEL SENIORS

The next outing takes place on this Thursday 11th September –Draws from 9.50 am to 11.00am. CLUB LOTTO

Lotto draw took place on Saturday 6th September with a Jackpot of €7,000.

Cahir Park

SCRATCH CUPS PRESENTATION

Our Scratch Cups were presented to the winners along with their prizes in the clubhouse at the weekend. Many thanks once again to our sponsor, Niall Morrison of Morrison’s Pharmacy, for the continued support.

The Senior Scratch Cup winner was Kyle Dillon from Ballyneety Golf Club.

The Junior Scratch Cup was won by Jack McGrath of Douglas Golf Club.

The Intermediate Scratch Cup went to Conal O’Reilly of Cahir Park Golf Club.

The Minor Scratch Cup winner was Con O’Brien, also from Cahir Park Golf Club.

MENS

GOLFER OF THE YEAR

This weekend saw the conclusion of the Mens Golfer of the Year competition. With a complete timesheet out on the course, it was anticipated that the ensuing hours would be fiercely competitive. The weather conditions were such that the course withstood the challenge posed by the 24 finalists. Similar to the K Club this afternoon, a winner had to emerge. After thorough calculations and

Next Draw takes place on Saturday 13th September with a Jackpot of €7,100.

MEMBERSHIP 2025

Offer available for new members joining from now up to 31st March 2026. If you are considering joining a club, why not give us a call. Full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub.com.

LADIES NOTES

Results: Wednesday 3rd September – Camida 3 Ball Champagne Scramble 1st: Betty Lonergan/Maura Lyons/Elaine Winston: 98pts 2nd: Sinead Corbett/Helena Wade/Liz Joy: 96pts 3rd: Bobbi Holohan/Ann Boyle/ Sheila O’Keeffe 90pts Congratulations ladies, great scores, and thank you to our sponsor Camida. Fixtures: This week’s competition 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 Stableford. Best wishes to our Vice-Captain Marion for her upcoming Vice-Captain’s Prize on Saturday 13th & Wednesday 17th Septem-

ber.

The Hub 12 Hole Summer Series for 2025 continues. Qualifying will conclude on Thursday, September 18th with the final list of qualifiers published on the 19th. Qualifiers will play their final round between Saturday 20th September and Friday 26th September.

Prizegiving took place in the Clubhouse on Wednesday, 3rd September. A huge thank you to our sponsors Panda Carpets, Quirke Trophies, Barlo Motors, Alan Maher (Londis) and Ryan Thomas Jewellers. Thanks also to Marjorie Walsh, Trustee, who presented the Trustees’ Prize to the Best Lady, Eleanor Devaney for competition held recently.

Golf 6’s Fundraiser: Our Golf 6’s (U13 Junior Boys and Girls) have done us proud by reaching the All-Ireland Finals which will be held at Grange Golf Club, Dublin, on Sunday 21st September. Reminder to all ladies that the option to donate will be available on the Club V1 when signing into weekly competition this week. Contributions can also be made by placing donation in an envelope and post it in box. Dates for your Diary:

Saturday 20th & Wednesday 24th September: – Alan Maher (Londis) – 3 Person Texas Scramble.

Ladies’ Day will be held on *unday, 5th October 2025.

verification, we are pleased to announce that Andrew Franey has been named the Golfer of the Year for 2025. Huge congratulations to Andrew.

MENS RESULTS

ABP - Taylormade Summer Series 18 Hole Open Singles 2nd - 4th September

Cat 1 Gary Morrison (2) 34pts

Cat 2 Michael O’Donnell (8) 40pts

Cat 3 James O’Halloran (19) 42pts

Cat 4 Brendan Clancy (25) 36pts

18 Holes VPar 5th to 7th of September 2025

1st Dermot O’Brien (20) +4

2nd John McCarthy (22) +3

3rd Richard Fitzgerald (20) +3

4th Bernard O’Neill (22) +2

LADIES

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Thursday 4th September 2025

The winner was Doreen Carthy (PH 18) with 15Points.

Senior Ladies Scramble Tuesday 2nd September 2025

The winning team was: Mary Comerford, Doreen Carthy and Breda Delahunty with 67 Points.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Cahir Park Minor Scratch Cup winner, Con O’Brien, Cahir Park GC with mens captain Seamus Moore.

Cahir Park Junior Scratch Cup winner Jack McGrath, Douglas Golf Club with mens captain Seamus Moore.

Cahir Park Intermediate SC winner, Conal O’Reilly, Cahir Park GC with mens captain Seamus Moore.

Cahir Park Senior Scratch Cup winner Kyle Dillon, Ballyneety Golf Club with mens captain Seamus Moore.

Winners of the Ryan Thomas Jewellers competition recently held at Clonmel Golf Club. From left: Sinead Corbett, Geraldine O’Gorman, Helena Wade and Elaine Winston, Lady Captain. Missing from photo Antonia Morales.

The winners of the Panda Carpets competition recently held at Clonmel Golf Club. From left: Bobbi Holohan, Maud Shee, Helena Wade, Ann Boyle, and Elaine Winston, Lady Captain.

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Fast start for Nenagh Ormond v UL Bohs in Munster Senior Cup

Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup – Round 1 NENAGH ORMOND 40 UL BOHEMIANS 17

(Half-Time Score: Nenagh Ormond 21 UL Bohemians 10)

Venue: New Ormond Park. Referee Brian Bennett Report by Mike McMahon

Nenagh Ormond got their defence of the Munster Senior Cup off to a winning start with a comfortable 40-17 victory over UL Bohemians at New Ormond Park last Saturday.

Playing into quite a stiff breeze, the home team started quicky and went ahead when prop Matt Burke went over for the opening try with less than 5 minutes on the clock.

Although the visitors had plenty of possession and looked dangerous out wide, Nenagh’s defence always looked comfortable and it was only a lapse in concentration which allowed the lively Boh’s scrum-half Donnchadh O’Callaghan to slip in for a try on 7 minutes following a quickly tapped penalty.

Further Nenagh tries from Mikey Doran and Patrick Scully either side of a penalty for UL Bohs left the score at 21-10 at the break and with the breeze at their backs in the second half, the home side looked in command.

A fine opportunist try from substitute Derek Corcoran early in the second half more or less sealed the issue as both sides unloaded their bench. Two high tackles resulted in Nenagh going down to 13 at one stage in the second half but even then, the Limerick men could not penetrate an excellent Nenagh defence.

Two further tries from Conor O’Shaughnessy and John O’Flaherty brought the home tally to 40 points

Carrick Swans

The young cygnets lined out on the hallowed turf of Semple Stadium last week when the clubs two under 9 teams played in the Fiserv hurling blitz in Thurles.

before UL Bohs got a consolation try at the death when Cian Casey latched on to a lineout overthrow to score in the corner.

Next up for Nenagh will be Cork Constitution, who overcame local rivals Dolphin in their first round tie at Temple Hill. That match will take place at New Ormond Park next Saturday (13th) and sets up to be an exciting encounter between these two Division 1A rivals.

Scorers: Nenagh Ormond: Tries: Mikey Doran, Matthew Burke, Patrick Scully, Derek Corcoran, Conor Shaughnessy, John O’Flaherty; Con: Aaron Kelly x 5 UL Bohemians: Tries: Donnchadh O’Callaghan, Darren Ferrar; Cons: Darragh O’Gorman, Cian Casey; Pen: Darragh O’Gorman

NENAGH ORMOND: 15. Sam Cusack, 14. Conor Shaughnessy, 13. Willie Coffey, 12. Patrick Scully, 11. Brian O’Rourke, 10. Aaron Kelly, 9. Nicky Irwin (c), 1. Mikey Doran, 2. Dylan Murphy, 3. Matthew Burke, 4. Jake O’Kelly, 5. Kevin Seymour, 6. Joe Coffey, 7. Evan Murphy, 8. John O’Flaherty.

Replacements: 16. Robbie Tynan, 17. Niall O’Gorman, 18. Darragh McSweeney, 19. Fionn O’Meara, 20. Rob Buckley, 21. Luke Kerr, 22. Derek Corcoran. UL BOHEMIANS: 15. Greg Fitzgerald, 14. Myles Lawler, 13. Killian Dineen, 12. Paul Clancy, 11. Joe Johnston. 10. Darragh O’Gorman, 9. Donnchadh O’Callaghan. 1. Kean Sheehy, 2. Darren Ferrar, 3. Jake Considine, 4. Simon Staunton, 5. Padraic Galvin, 6. Seamus Branagh, 7. Cillian McNamara, 8. Liam Neilan. Replacements: 16. Sam Lynch, 17. Pauric Nesbit, 18. Jack Ryan, 19. Gavin Sheehan, 20. Cian Casey, 21. Joel Rowntree, 22. Liam O’Shanahan.

SPORTS GROUP MAKE PRESENTATION TO CUAN SAOR REFUGE (CLONMEL)

The J&N group members (Clonmel) were recently treated to a very interesting and informative

and Health talk given by Nutrition & Health

group’s very

Playing against Shannon Rovers and Boherlahan in Dr. Morris Park before being announced over the loudspeakers of the historic pitch the young boys and girls played some great hurling and overall, the skill on display was most enjoyable to witness.

Well done to all who made the event such a success and to the coaches on the day James Hawkins, Jay O’Dwyer, Dotts Walsh and Anthony McGrath for their time and effort.

The young cygnets from the Carrick Swans club lined out on the hallowed turf of Semple Stadium last week when the clubs two under 9 teams played in the Fiserv hurling blitz in Thurles.

Pictured are the Carrick Swan under 8 girls who had a very enjoyable day on Sunday in the Clonmel Sportsfield where they showed off their skills to a very appreciative audience.

Nutrition

coach Lydia Lawlor. Due to Lydia’s kindness and the J&N Coaching

generous donations, Susan Laste & Lydia Lawlor were delighted to make a donation on Tuesday, 26th August to Susan O’Donoghue (Service Manager) Cuan Saor Refuge (Clonmel) on behalf of The J&N Coaching Athletic group .

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Rowing Ireland’s President, Jane Williams, recalls her teenage years as a Clonmel Rowing Club member

REPORT BY PAUL NUGENT

JANE WILLIAMS was elected President of Rowing Ireland in September 2024. Rowing has been an integral part of her life for more than half a century. Brought up within a stone’s throw from the River Suir in Clonmel, a town of which she is very proud, she describes it as a progressive town with a can-do attitude which permeated into the rowing club.

However, back in the 1960’s Clonmel Rowing Club spent a few years in the doldrums, but with the centenary of the club’s founding coming up in 1969, the committee decided to show the world that CRC was back in business.

Jane’s mum was looking for something for her children to do for the Summer holidays and thus it was decided that they would check out the local rowing club. At that time the club was run under the auspices of John Power, Jimmy Cantwell and Paddy Hyland.

Activities at ‘The Island’ as CRC is colloquially known, were not confined to rowing, but also included table tennis, pleasure boats and swimming. She recalls swimming from the Convent Bridge to the clubhouse and when they got really proficient, swimming from the Turn of Abbey to the club, quite an achievement.

HALF THE TOWN’S TEENAGERS WERE THERE

There was a teenage disco (Hops) on Friday nights and it seemed as if half of the teenagers in Clonmel were involved in the rowing club back in those times.

Jane reflects on how lucky they were to have the club as a resource growing up. She regards it as hugely developmental and character forming.

Initially there wasn’t rowing for women, but Jane wasn’t afraid to change the course of history and after approaching the committee, womens rowing was underway in Clonmel.

Jane gets a great laugh out of recalling the time she and Geraldine Phelan threw their rowing kit out the window of the school prefab to mitch off from Latin class to go rowing.

“Etiam Homerus annuit” - Even Homer nods.

Jane is a born leader and even at that young age, she got involved in coaching womens crews, including one which featured Adi Roche who went on to do fantastic work for the Chernobyl Children’s Charity.

When she was 17, Jane went to Trinity College in Dublin to do Business Studies.

Approaching the captain of Trinity to see if she could go rowing, Jane was unceremoniously informed that ladies don’t row for Trinity.

Undaunted Jane continued to chisel away at the prejudices against womens rowing. It took four years and help from Trevor West, head of sport in Trinity and some more help from the incoming men’s captain, David Sanfey, who would later become her husband to bring about the formation of DULBC in 1975.

Jane combined the roles of first lady captain, coach, rower and recruitment officer with all the resilience and resourcefulness that she possesses. At freshers week, she saw three girls heading

for the canoe club stand. Making a swift interception, she asked them if they were interested in water sports and recruited her first three rowers for DULBC.

After college Jane spent a number of years working for the IDA in the US, but she always kept in touch with the sport attending the Harvard Yale boat races in New Haven. Upon her return to Ireland, rowing took a backseat for a few years as Jane reared her family and helped set up a consultancy business. The consultancy worked with a variety of sporting organisations ranging from boxing to motor sport to horse racing and inevitably the wheel spun around to rowing where she advised on governance and corporate organisation. It seems some things are meant to be and when the position of President of Rowing Ireland was up for election in 2024,it was suggested to Jane that she should put her name forward for the role. With her enthusiasm for the sport having been a constant throughout her life, Jane felt that the knowledge she had gained in the consultancy business would give her useful insights into how Rowing Ireland could be run.

Elected unopposed, she slips into the hot seat at a time of unparalleled success in Irish rowing. With Olympic medals in the sport having come our way in the last three Olympics and participation at record levels across all age groups, the prospects for rowing in Ireland look very promising. Jane passionately believes that everyone should be able to row a boat, just like riding a bicycle. She would like to see the model of the community based rowing club grow and she sees

room for all participants in the sport.

A big believer in the benefits of rowing, Jane occasionally goes for a row in a pleasure boat on Lough Derg. Her husband still rows with his crew mates of 50 years standing. At a recent meeting with the Minister for Sport, she took great joy in informing him that rowing is one of the few sports with races for over 90’s.

MASTERS ROWING

Masters rowing is the fastest growing segment of the sport and this week (10th to 14th September), Ireland sends a large contingent to the World Masters regatta in Banyoles, Spain.

The rowing community represents a huge financial saving to the state, through placing a lower burden on the health sector and Jane firmly believes that affirming our clubs for their contribution to the success of rowing is among the top priorities for Rowing Ireland.

Rowing can be considered as one of the ultimate team sports and with Jane Williams in the cox’s seat, the Irish rowing community can be assured that she will steer a straight and true course during her tenure as President of Rowing Ireland.

Jane Williams, President of Rowing Ireland, and originally from the Irishtown/Abbey Road area of Clonmel, shares a moment with Tom Fennessey at the Paris Olympics, who was another Clonmel citizen who rose to be President of the national body. Both were delighted with the achievements of Daire Lynch, CRC, who won an Olympic medal at the Games.

A photo of the first women’s crew at Clonmel Rowing Club. From left to right: Jane Moran, Marion Fanning, John Moran, Geraldine Phelan and Jane Williams.

PHOTO RIGHT:

Jane Williams meets up with some of her former Trinity rowing club members at the DULBC 40th anniversary celebrations.

A Clonmel crew that Jane herself coached back around 1970/1971.

From left to right: Noeleen O’Shea, Geraldine Fanning, Adi Roche, Denise Browne and Jane on the right.

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THE VIEW by Noel Dundon

Dan Breen picture emerging as the round robin brings drama

‘Auld Mac’ was a bona fide hurling legend

ABY NOEL DUNDON

nother weekend of hurling in Tipperary has crackled with drama and intensity, the chase for the Dan Breen Cup now ablaze, its shape and stakes crystal clear. The battlefield has given us victors and vanquished, group winners with heads held high, runnersup with eyes still hungry, quarter-final hopefuls sharpening their blades, and those staring into the shadowed pit of relegation, clinging desperately to survival. For JK Brackens, Kiladangan, and Clonoulty Rossmore, relief is the sweetest medal of all—the safety net straining beneath them, groaning under the weight of their season’s dependence.

At the summit stand Holycross Ballycahill, Loughmore Castleiney, Nenagh Éire Óg, and Moycarkey Borris—group winners all, even if Holycross and Moycarkey stumbled at the final fence of the round robin. Yet of those still standing, only one side bears an unblemished record: the defending champions, Loughmore Castleiney. Slow from the blocks in their divisional campaign, perhaps, but they have revealed themselves once more as relentless predators—lurking, waiting, and now prowling into the knockout

stages with a dangerous calm.

Behind them, the chasing pack is fierce. Toomevara, Cashel King Cormacs, Drom-Inch, and Kilruane MacDonagh— each with two wins, each armed for the fray. Thurles Sarsfields fought with pride but were undone by the cruelest margin—a solitary point in scoring difference that slammed the gates shut, leaving their season to wither on the vine -the bitterness of that ending will linger for them.

Group 1 proved a curious theatre, a stage where all four sides advanced. Toomevara, last year’s county finalists, clawed survival from Kiladangan’s hide. Holycross Ballycahill surged to the group’s summit. Kiladangan, like Clonoulty Rossmore, play their divisional card to stay in the reckoning. Every swing of the ash here has left ripples in the wider championship.

Cashel King Cormacs’ return to the top table has been nothing short of stirring. Drom-Inch, once faltering, now stride with new conviction.

Kilruane MacDonagh, hardened by their victory over Roscrea, march on. Yet Roscrea themselves tumble into darker waters, forced to scrap for survival in the relegation quagmire

against Mullinahone, Lorrha Dorrha, and perhaps even Clonoulty Rossmore. The permutations are cruel: should Clonoulty lift the Dan Breen Cup, their safety is secured. Lose it in the final, and still they must endure the indignity of a relegation play-off. Their fate hangs, suspended, delaying the axe until their championship run is spent. The draws for the knockout stages will ignite fresh debate, fresh hope & fresh dread.

The late Sean McLoughlin - a bona fide Tipperary legend

The word legend is so often tossed about in the world of sport that it can lose the depth of its meaning. Too easily applied, it sometimes fails to capture the gravity of a truly extraordinary life lived in sport. Yet, when we speak of the late Sean McLoughlin of Thurles Sarsfields and Tipperary, who was laid to rest this past weekend, the word could not be more fitting. Sean was, in every sense, a genuine Premier County legend.

A towering, physical presence on the field, Sean was a force at the edge of the

square – a scorer of goals and points beyond counting, a creator as much as a finisher. Known affectionately in Thurles as ‘Auld Mac’ so as not to confuse him with his Blues brother midfielder of the same name who also passed away recently, Sean wore his success with the easy grace of a true sportsman. And what a treasure trove of medals he amassed: four All-Ireland senior hurling medals to accompany his two All-Ireland minor medals; seven Munster senior hurling medals; and a host of National League titles which often took him and his teammates across the Atlantic. Those trips, he relished – his passion lighting up the dressing room as he reminded all just how much those victories mattered. Add in his Railway Cup triumphs, and the ten county senior hurling titles with Sarsfields – including not one, but two remarkable five-in-a-row sequences and you begin to glimpse the scale of his greatness.

And still, the story didn’t end there. In 1960, when Sarsfields bowed out of the hurling, Sean and many of his comrades promptly won the county senior football title with Thurles Crokes. Eleven straight county senior titles between hurling and football. Unparalleled. Unforgettable.

One can’t help but wonder, with the Blues departing the hurling championship early this year, could history repeat itself on the football field?

Sean’s stature in the game was reflected in the extraordinary gathering that came to honour him. Legends of Kilkenny, Cork Wexford, Limerick and beyond stood shoulder to shoulder with Tipperary’s finest. Names such as Donie Nealon, Tony Wall, Babs Keating – who spoke movingly in his eulogy – John O’Donoghue, Pat Fox, Padraic Maher, Lar Corbett, Len Gaynor and so many more paid tribute to a man who gave so much to the game. Even the Liam MacCarthy Cup itself was carried to the altar, a shimmering symbol of Sean’s legacy and the mark he left on hurling. It was a farewell worthy of the man himself – proud, poignant, and steeped in the colours of his beloved sport - blue and white, and blue and gold. For that is what Sean McLoughlin was: a legend in the truest, richest sense of the word. To his bereaved family and friends, deepest sympathies are extended. Requiescat in pace Sean.

More from The VIEW in next week’s Tipp Echo. Don’t miss it!

The Bansha Tidy Towns Group with ladies and men of the GAA at the recent Bansha Agricultural Show.

St Mary’s Camogie Club mentor Donnacha Fahey, himself an All-Ireland senior hurling medal winner for Tipperary in 2001, pictured with Neveah Burke, Grace Fahey and Isabelle Fahey after St Mary’s defeated Gortnahoe/Glengoole in the Under 13 Platinum Camogie county final played at Dr Morris Park, Thurles.

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The Golden Girls of Tipperary Ladies Football enjoy a great night at the Dogs in Clonmel

FRIDAY, September 5

Attending Clonmel Greyhound Track on Friday night last were some of the 1974 Tipperary Ladies Football team with their unique All-Ireland Championship Medals.

The 1974 Ladies All-Ireland was the first-ever ladies football final to be played with Durrow Co Laois the venue for the decider in which Tipperary when overcoming Offaly by 2-3 to 2-2.

The captain of the Tipperary team on that historic day was Ardfinnan’s Kitty Ryan.

Now some fifty years since that memorable day some of these ladies would still test a few of our present ladies’ footballers but it was quite nostalgic to see these ladies relax, remise, and enjoy a night at the dogs at Clonmel Greyhound Track.

So quite a busy night at Clonmel track on Friday night then with the final of The Fr Jerry Condon Memorial Stake up for grabs and both semi-finals of The Eamon Gleeson Memorial also to be decided.

Glavin Maz takes

Unraced Stake

The David Flanagan trained Bobmar who caught the eye last week in the Fr Jerry Condon Memorial Unraced Stake with a blistering run ruled himself out due to time restrictions with Painters Deal another winner last week also absent.

The O’Sullivan’s from Cork had two runners in the final running side by side in traps three and four and it was Glavin Maz wearing the white sheet that took the early lead.

The Aaron O’Hanlon rained Swift Bizerk kept the leader honest throughout, but this determined lady Glavin Maz held a very firm line to win by two lengths in 29.22.

The second Michael O’Sullivan runner ran in third making it a very satisfying night for the Cork owners.

Arthur and Alice Morrissey from Golden were buzzing after Pepe Nero showed a very strong finishing kick to get past the longtime leader Chaotic Maus to win the opening semi-final of the Gleeson Memorial A4/A5 Stake and there must be something in the air around Golden as Michael Doyle and Jack Meade’s Goldcash Warrior ran somewhat similar

to win the second semi-final by a length over the favourite Bad Dreams in 28.98.

Next week’s final has the makings of a cracking final with plenty of early pace and strong finishing types all bidding to be the first winner of this event.

Caroline Flanagan Halley was all smiles as Cars Dream with the fastest split clock of the night won the fourth race an A1/A2 in 28.93.

Trained by her brother David Flanagan this lady has now some five wins and five places to her credit from just 13 runs.

The Doyle/Meade partnership had a winner earlier in the night when Goldcast Force on her debut won the second race with a trap to line run in 29.43 while Francis Tobin and Martin Costigan from Thurles had Goldmine Oscar on the winner’s podium after a late surge to deny the longtime leader in 29.56.

Pamela Holt from New Inn saw her charge Rosefonia, ideally trapped, win her third career win for trainer Maurice Organ.

SUNDAY, September 7

Danny O’Dwyer from Cashel had Windmill Swift back on the winner’s podium on Sunday night when he won his second career race on just his fourth start. He showed good early and finished strong to shake off a late challenge from Slaneyside Clara in 29.51.

Another Cashel owned TJ Connolly was also on the winner’s podium when his runner Hillslot Salah trained in Golden by Aaron O’Hanlon won comfortably in a time of 29.06.

Emer Dunne has Emers Winston winning once more as he dominated the third race to win in 29.73 and also had Emers Cody and Emers Jackson taking runner up places in other races on the night.

Mary O Connor’s little lady Minor Tiny after 28 races got her career first win last week holding on on the line and with that winning feeling she came uncritically late on to make it back-to-back wins on Sunday night in 29.88.

This little lady home bred by Mary and Donal defies all logic as she has had to battle all through her career not just with injury and illness but her size lends her to being pushed about but she has real desire and determination in the ways she runs as she showed when winning the final race on Sunday night.

Having a great fun time at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night last were member of the Tipperary 1974 Ladies Football All-Ireland Champions - Included are Eleanor Carroll, Ann Croke, Tina Flynn, Eileen Dudley Halley, Mary Power-O Shea, Suzanne Carey and Mary Lonergan.

Martin Condon presenting to Michael O’Sullivan the Fr Jerry Condon Trophy after Glavin Maz’s success on Friday night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium. Also included are Tommy Dunford and T. J. Condon. and Laura, Owen and Rachel Phelan.

Katie Dunne with Great Ocean Road winner of an A4 525 on Sunday night.

Alice Morrissey, Tadgh Forcell with Pepe Nero winner of the first semi-final of The Gleeson Memorial.

Jack Meade, Michael and Maraid Doyle and Rachel Phelan with second semi-final winner of The Gleeson Memorial, Goldcash Warrior

Danny and John O’Dwyer with Windmill Swift winner of an A6 525 at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Sunday night.

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