Tipp Echo 16/07/2025

InkSmith Tattoo Proudly Hosts HoneyInkValley Expo 2025 in Clonmel

Ink Smith Tattoo, a proud and longstanding member of the Clonmel community, is delighted to announce its role as host of the HoneyInkValley Expo 2025 (HIVE) – a vibrant new tattoo convention celebrating creativity, body art, and alternative culture.

Taking place on August 9th at Hillview Sports Club, this dynamic event is set to become a major highlight on the cultural calendar, drawing artists, performers, and visitors from across Ireland and beyond.

The name HoneyInkValley is a heartfelt tribute to Clonmel’s heritage. Derived from the Irish Cluain Meala, meaning Honey Valley, the name reflects the natural charm and rich tradition of the town, now paired with an exciting, modern expression of art and individuality.

HIVE is more than a tattoo convention – it’s a celebration of self-expression and artistic freedom. The event will feature live tattooing sessions by renowned artists from around the world, barbering showcases,

professional piercing, music, food trucks, contests, and much more. For those lucky enough to secure a pass, the day will end with an exclusive VIP afterparty, offering A chance to engage with artists in a comfortable and open environment InkSmith Tattoo has had the honour of working with many wonderful people over the years. Hosting HIVE is seen as a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community and to welcome visitors into the heart of Clonmel’s creative spirit. The expo promises to appeal

not only to tattoo and piercing enthusiasts but also to anyone with an appreciation for unique style, alternative culture, and artistic craftsmanship. Whether you’re looking to get inked, explore the latest trends in body art, or simply soak up the atmosphere, HoneyInkValley Expo 2025 is an event not to be missed.

Mark your calendar for August 9th, and prepare to immerse yourself in an unforgettable day of art, music, and community in the Honey Valley itself – Clonmel.

C-SAW marks its third anniversary in Tipperary Town with get-together

TEA AND CAKE APLENTY, was the order of the day on Monday, 7th July for the third birthday of C-Saw in Tipperary Town, which was celebrated at the CJ Kickham Band Hall.

There was a great air of celebration as large numbers of people popped in to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. C-Saw was set up in Clonmel to provide services that would help reduce the number of suicides in County Tipperary and surrounding areas.

In addition, the service provides support and assistance to people who have been bereaved, or in any way impacted by suicide. They aim to raise awareness and education in the community, provide support to those in need, and offer emotional and practical support for those bereaved by suicide. C-Saw is there for those feeling the sorrow and the pain, and to help get back the strength they feel they cannot regain. If you are feeling alone, or unsure of what to do, don’t be afraid to reach out to C-Saw, because they are here for you.

NEW EVENING SERVICE ONCE A MONTH

Three years ago C-Saw branched out to Tipperary Town and it has been a resounding success, with large numbers availing of the service. The success of the service has enabled them to expand

to an evening service once a month on the last Wednesday.

This service will commence on Wednesday, 30th July from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. This won’t interfere with the regular Monday morning service, which takes place every Monday from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at the CJ Kickham Band Hall.

On Monday, 7th July, at the third birthday celebrations, Chrissie Greene, mother of the late Ned Greene was in attendance. For three years the Ned Greene Memorial Soccer Tournament has been held at the Canon Hayes Sports Complex, and proceeds are donated to C-Saw and to the Special Olympics. All prizes are regularly donated by businesses in the town.

Chrissie attended on Monday to make the draw for the raffle and also of course to remember her late son Ned. Thank you to all who support the Soccer Tournament each year.

Amongst those who attended the third birthday celebrations were Mattie McGrath, T.D., and Garda John Hennessy, Community Garda.

Thank you to all the volunteers who made everyone so welcome on Monday morning last and provided welcome refreshments.

Just some of the happy group gathered together at the CJ Kickham Band Hall on Monday, 7th July to mark C-Saw’s third anniverary in Tipperary Town. ALL PHOTOS BY MARTIN QUINN

Chrissie Greene, mother of the late Ned Greene, presides over a raffle with proceeds to C-Saw and Special Olympics Tipperary. Chrissie is pictured here with the members of the C-Saw Tipperary Town Committee at their third birthday celebrations.

At C-Saw’s third birthday in Tipperary Town were; Margaret Clarke, Marji Maxwell, Mattie McGrath, T.D., Siobhán Nugent, Anna Tuohy Halligan and Vivienne Kenneally.

Community Garda John Hennessy is pictured with some of the C-Saw Tipperary Town committee at their third birthday celebrations.

Anna Foley was one of the prizewinners at the raffle at C-Saw’s third birthday at the CJ Kickham Band Hall in Tipperary Town on Monday, 7th July. Anna is pictured here with Marji Maxwell.

‘Up for the Match’ Special on Tipp FM

Recorded at The Porter House, Tipperary Town

Tipp FM radio will broadcast a special edition of ‘Up for the Match’ on Saturday, 19th July at 10 am. Hosted by Eamonn O’Dwyer, who also hosts the ‘Down Your Way’ programme on the station, the programme was recorded on Monday, 7th July, at The Porter House in Tipperary Town.

Amongst the guests on the programme were Clonoulty Rossmore stalwarts, Joe Hayes, who had a very successful championship career with the Tipperary senior team spanning eight seasons from 1986 to 1994 and Declan Ryan, who is regarded as one of the county’s greatest hurling servants. Ryan joined the Tipp team during the 1988 championship and was a regular member of the team until his retirement after the 2001 championship.

Also on the programme were West Board Officers, Chairman Andrew Fryday, Vice-Chairman Michael McCarthy and Assistant P.R.O., John O’Shea. The programme had an in depth look at the AllIreland Final, with Joe Hayes and Declan Ryan, both expressing great confidence in the Tipperary side.

The programme also featured Seanie Riordan from Solohead, P.J. Maxwell, Clonoulty-Rossmore, who won an All-Ireland Minor Medal with Tipperary in 1976, Ger Meagher from Ardfinnan, Stevie O’Donnell from Tipp Mid West Radio Sport, Rody Dwan formerly from Holycross-Ballycahill, whose father Tom won an All-Ireland hurling medal with Tipperary in 1916, Tommy Treacy, who has written a book titled ‘The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter’, and Martin Quinn, Tipp town, who was a former Chairman of West Tipperary Bord na nÓG, and who recited his poem titled “Cahill’s Charges”.

Proprietor of the Porter house, Eamonn Ryan was also a guest on the programme and his wife Rene also contributed, reciting a poem titled “The Jolly Barber”. Music for the programme was provided by Jodie Ryan Power on the accordion and Pakie O’Neill on the banjo. The programme should be of huge interest to everyone and a reminder that the programme will be broadcast on Saturday, 19th July on Tipp FM at 10 am.

Eamonn O’Dwyer interviews Joe Hayes, with Declan Ryan and PJ Maxwell, for Tipp FM’s ‘Up for the Match’ at The Porter House, Tipp Town.

Eamonn O’Dwyer interviews West Tipperary Board Chairman, Andrew Fryday, with Declan Ryan, PJ Maxwell and Rene Ryan, at The Porter House, Tipp Town, for ‘Up for the Match’.

Music for ‘Up for the Match’ from Jodie Ryan Power (accordion) and Pakie O’Neill (banjo) at The Porter House, Tipperary.

West Board Vice-Chairman, Michael McCarthy and Assistant PRO, John O’Shea, at the recording of ‘Up for the Match.

Selling the raffle tickets at C-Saw’s third birthday in Tipperary Town were Betty Whelan and Anna Tuohy Halligan.

The Committee of C-Saw Tipperary Town on their third birthday; Anne, Barry, Marji, Anna, Betty, Julie, Margaret and Siobhán.

The Taoiseach tells Deputy Seamus Healy that the ‘Abolition of town councils was a BIG mistake’

South Tipperary Independent TD, Deputy Seamus Healy, recently asked a question in Dáil Eireann of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.

Deputy Seamus Healy’s

Question:

Local government is the beating heart of democracy. That heart was torn out of democracy with the abolition of town and borough councils in 2014. They were replaced by committees with no powers, functions or funding. This has done serious

damage to towns across the country. I welcome the recent announcement regarding a local government task force but there is widespread concern about its composition. It is heavily loaded in favour of individuals and bodies with existing connections to local government management. There are representatives of the chief executive officers, local government management and the local government audit service along with an assistant secretary from the Department. There is no representation from community organisations, residents’ associations, tenants’ organisations, staff, trade

No community will left behind under National Broadband Plan

Biggest infrastructural project since rural electrification being delivered on time and in budget

26,339 homes, farms and businesses in Tipperary can now avail of high-speed broadband as a result of Fine Gael’s determination to leave no community behind, a Fine Gael TD said.

Deputy Michael Murphy was speaking as National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) completed works to enable over 2,500 new connections on Achill Island.

This means residents of Ireland’s largest island will now have the same access to reliable broadband as any urban area in the country.

Minister of Communications, Patrick O’Donovan, T.D said:

“The National Broadband Plan is one of the largest State infrastructure projects since rural electrification, and ensures that no community, home or business is left behind from a connectivity point of view. This means that delivering broadband infrastructure to the residents of Achill Island is a natural extension of this mandate.”

Deputy Michael Murphy said:

“In Tipperary the benefits of broadband have been immense. A growing number of businesses can now produce, distribute and sell their goods and services more competitively. Farmers have benefitted through smart farming, which allows remote monitoring of livestock, lower operational costs and reduced impact on the environment.

“The availability of high-speed

Michael Murphy, TD.

broadband services has also allowed rural schools to benefit through facilitating innovative educational tools, granting access to specialist teaching resources and enabling equal engagement by distance learning.

“Crucially, broadband has also enabled remote working, which allows people to have more flexible working arrangements and to reduce their carbon footprint and urban sprawl by cutting down on commutes to large cities.

“The National Broadband Plan was first instigated by FG and Minister Richard Bruton in 2019. Fine Gael faced down tough opposition from all sides to this plan and were accused of political opportunism. Every other party was against it, wanted to prevent it or abandon it.

“Had Fine Gael not pressed ahead with our plan, the nationwide rollout of broadband would still be a pipe dream.

“Thankfully we are now on track to deliver a massive infrastructural project on time and in budget, with scope to grow for generations to come,” Michael Murphy TD concluded.

unions or chambers of commerce. Will the Taoiseach review the composition of that task force with a view to including these bodies.

An Taoiseach’s Reply:

I will talk to the Minister. The abolition of town councils was a big mistake. I said that at the time, although I was in opposition. I think it was introduced by Brendan Howlin but he subsequently said it was a mistake. I am a great believer in restoring councils or creating new councils in line with the programme for Government. I will have a look at who is on the task force because

Funding

granted for 9 pm to 9 am service

for Clonmel’s homeless

Cllr. Siobhán Ambrose has welcomed the announcement that funding has now been granted for a day service to support the work of the 9/9 homeless service in Clonmel. At the moment homeless people in Clonmel enter the homeless facilities at 9pm at night and they have to leave again at 9am in the morning.

According to Cllr. Ambrose now that this funding for a day service has been approved it will mean that people availing of this homeless service won’t be stuck outside walking the streets in all weathers. This funding will mean that they can stay in these homeless facilities during the day and avail of for example different courses that will be offered to them. I want to thank all of the council’s homeless team and the service providers who do such a wonderful job in supporting the homeless in both Clonmel and across the County.

This funding is hugely welcomed. I have been calling for this day service for a long time now and I’m delighted that once additional staff have been recruited that this day service will be offered to the people who availing of the 9/9/ homeless services here in Clonmel.

there are always people who just want to maintain the status quo. Local representation is positive for local democracy and for local areas. I want to see that advance and that is the Government position. I particularly refer to new and growing areas. Many towns around the country had great visionary urban district councils in the past. They did not have a whole lot of money but they had good vision for their areas, which then dovetailed with national plans, resulting in very good cultural, social and developmental progress in towns the length and breadth of the country.

Great response as Clonmel C-Saw

Table Quiz

raised €3,000 for Heart To Hand

At the Clonmel C-Saw Fundraising Table Quiz at Carey’s Bar, Irishtown on Thursday, 3rd July were from left to right: Cllr Richie Molloy (Quizmaster), Andrew Carmody, Fiona Gleeson, Andrew Kiely, Niamh Mackey, Malachy Mackey, Kieran O’Regan. The event was a huge success and raised over €3,000 on the night for the Heart To Hand Charity.

At the Clonmel C-Saw Fundraising Table Quiz at Carey’s Bar, Irishtown on Thursday, 3rd July were from left to right: Cllr Richie Molloy (Quizmaster), Cian O’ Sullivan, Ben Costigan, Fiona Gleeson, Thomas Higgins. The event was a huge success and raised over €3,000 for the Heart To Hand Charity.

Deputy Seamus Healy, TD.

Memorial plaque unveiled in Clonmel in honour of the late Lt Gen (Rtd)

David Stapleton

Images from the launch of the Memorial Plaque in Clonmel last week in honour of the late Clonmel born Lt Gen (Rtd) David Stapleton who died in 2016. David’s daughters, Barbara and Aimee, unveiled the plaque which was then blessed by the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan.

ISPCA urges public to spay/neuter cats as kitten season overwhelms resources

With kitten season in full swing, the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is issuing an urgent appeal to cat owners and animal lovers across the country, to Spay or Neuter their cats to help prevent the ongoing crisis of overbreeding and animal suffering. Currently caring for nearly 90 cats and kittens, the ISPCA’s cattery resources is stretched to capacity.

ISPCA National Head of Animal Welfare, Denise McCausland is calling on the public to take action and said: We are urging cat lovers to consider adopting a rescued kitten or even two. Not only will you gain a loyal and loving companion, but you will also be helping free up much-needed space in our catteries, so we can rescue even more animals in need. Many of the kittens we’ve take in required urgent veterinary care that could have been avoided, if the adult cats had been spayed or neutered. This simply procedure is one of the most effective ways to reduce unnecessary suffering and we all need to play our part in

helping to reduce the cat over population. We would encourage anyone feeding and caring for a cat, to do the right thing and speak to your vet today”.

All cats and kittens adopted from the ISPCA are fully health-checked, vaccinated, treated for parasites, microchipped, and spayed/neutered (or will be,

once they are of age).

Denise added: “Whether you are new pet parent or have a lifelong love for animals, now is the purrfect time to open your heart and your home. Kittens make wonderful companions, they’re full of energy and affection with their playful nature, providing endless entertainment with their curious antics. Studies have shown that caring for a pet can significantly reduce stress and anxiety”.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Adopt: Provide a forever home to an ISPCA rescued pet (or two).

Foster: Offer a temporary home and help ease the pressure in ISPCA Centres.

Donate: Contribute by donating food, toys, supplies or financial support

Spread the Word: Share your ISPCA pet’s story on social media and tag the ISPCA to inspire others.

With so many adorable kittens currently in ISPCA care, waiting to find their permanent, loving homes,

Good luck Tipperary from The Carvery at Dunnes Stores.

Towering Tipperary at The Carvery at Dunnes Stores.

Good luck Tipp from Shane Kelly’s Pharmacy.

Best of Luck Tipperary from Shane Kelly’s Pharmacy.

Special meeting of Tipp ETB releases statement on Further Education and Training (FET) Budget

Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB) held a special meeting of its Board online on Friday, 4th July, in which plans to address the challenging financial situation facing our Further Education and Training (FET) provision were outlined. Tipperary ETB provided a comprehensive update to Board members on the cost saving measures required to remain within budget as well as plans to ensure that all our students continue their education journey.

Tipperary ETB notified our FET funding provider, SOLAS, in the final quarter of 2024 that we were facing increased costs in 2025. In February this year, the Board of Tipperary ETB reviewed the contents of a letter from Tipperary ETB to SOLAS which advised of a potential funding deficit for this year. In April, Tipperary ETB received SOLAS’s funding letter, which indicated a potential deficit of €1.5 million. The financial situation was discussed by the Board at its May meeting. The minutes of this meeting and the special meeting on 4 July will be brought before the Board for adoption at its next meeting in September. All adopted minutes are available on our website after each meeting.

Our 2025 SOLAS budget allocation has increased from 2024 but does not fully comprehend additional expenditure on

programmes, increased apprenticeship provision and the rollout of new initiatives such as the national tertiary programme.

Tipperary Education and Training Board outlined to Board members one such example that this allocation did not provide for the full cost of the new apprenticeship centre in Carrick-on-Suir in 2025. Despite sustained engagement with SOLAS on the matter, our allocation remains unchanged, and SOLAS has advised that Tipperary Education and Training Board must remain within its allocated budget.

Tipperary ETB has undertaken a comprehensive review of all FET provision across the County to ensure alignment with the available budget whilst minimising the potential impact on our students. Cost saving measures have been identified for the rest of 2025 across a wide range of course provision and operational costs, including Local Training Initiatives (LTIs), Contracted Training courses, Adult Literacy courses, Skills Training, travel expenses, repairs and maintenance, advertising, and more.

Tipperary ETB also informed the Board that ongoing financial constraints may impact apprenticeship provision due to the funding shortfall. While we await further communication from SOLAS on the funding position in relation to Ap-

prenticeship provision, a reduced class schedule for the remainder of 2025 is likely, leading to fewer apprentices being enrolled than originally planned, and some apprenticeship classes may be cancelled altogether.

The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Board, the Finance Committee, and Audit and Risk Committee, were notified of the cost saving measures proposed by Tipperary ETB.

As a result of the unavoidable cost saving measures, Tipperary ETB is not in a position to continue supporting Local Training Initiatives in Littleton, Cahir, Cashel and Tipperary Town, which supported in total 41 learners over 2024/25. Funding to LTIs is provided on a yearto-year basis, September to June, subject to an annual review process. Tipperary ETB funded these courses in full for the academic year 2024/25 and all courses for these 41 learners concluded in June. On Friday, 27 June, Tipperary ETB met with the LTI Chairpersons and coordination staff of the affected LTIs to outline the current funding position, and members of our Board and Oireachtas members were also notified.

Our decision not to continue funding for LTIs in Littleton, Cahir, Cashel and Tipperary Town for the rest of 2025

caused some public concern last week, however, Tipperary ETB is committed to working closely with the LTIs to minimise the impact on students who wished to progress on their learning pathway and students who may have hoped to enrol in September 2025. In addition, following detailed analysis, the Making Connections (Clonmel) and Scoil Chormaic (Cashel) LTIs are unaffected by this decision, as it was concluded that no alternative provision for their specific education services is available in the nearby locality.

Members of Tipperary ETB management held follow-up meetings with three of the four affected LTIs last week, with a further meeting to take place this week.

Tipperary ETB remains fully committed to supporting learners affected by the recent changes to Local Training Initiatives. For those who completed their LTI programme in June and are seeking to progress to another Further Education and Training course, we are actively working to identify suitable alternative FET pathways available within their local area. Equally, we will engage with individuals who had hoped to enrol in an LTI this September to help them explore other viable options. We can confirm that the process of contacting students has already commenced.

Our Admissions team, in collaboration

with our Adult Guidance Services, will provide dedicated, one-to-one support to both current and prospective learners over the coming weeks and months to ensure they are guided towards appropriate opportunities that align with their goals.

In addition, Tipperary ETB is exploring the provision of demand-led, parttime courses in local community settings, where feasible, to respond to identified needs and maintain access to education and training at a local level.

Tipperary ETB appreciates the disappointment of local communities affected by these developments but wishes to reaffirm its commitment to ensuring that all students in the county have access to meaningful education and training opportunities despite the challenging budget constraints. In 2024, Tipperary ETB supported over 9,000 individual FET learners, with over 5,000 learners who completed their course with Tipperary ETB continuing to another full time or part time further education or training course with us.

While Tipperary ETB continues to work closely with SOLAS, LTIs, local communities, and its partner organisations to manage its financial position, we will not be making any further comment at this time.

Deputy Healy questions Tánaiste about abolishment of the local training initiatives run by the Tipp ETB

Clonmel based Independent TD, Deputy Seamus Healy recently raised with the Tánaiste, Simon Harris at Leader’s Questions in Dáil Eireann about the abolishment of the local training initiatives run by Tipperary Education and Training Board.

Deputy Seamus Healy’s Question:

The local training initiatives, LTIs, run by Tipperary Education and Training Board, ETB, at Spafield family resource centre in Cashel, Knockanrawley centre in Tipperary town, the Cahir Development Association facility in Cahir and the Littleton community centre, have been abolished. This has an impact on the most vulnerable people in our society. This is unconscionable and wholly unacceptable.

Tipperary Education and Training Board’s funder, SOLAS, has left the board €1.5 million short of its required budget for Government-approved schemes, including expenditure on increased apprenticeship provision and the roll-out of new initiatives such as the national tertiary programme. There is also a failure to provide for the costs of the new apprenticeship centre in Carrick-on-Suir. Despite continued engagement with SOLAS, it has failed to provide the necessary and legitimate funding for the board.

LTIs have provided transformative support for countless vulnerable young people and adults. The progression of students through these programmes speaks volumes. Many of them have faced significant barriers, ranging from family disadvantage to low confidence and profound health struggles. They found a safe and

nurturing environment where they could truly thrive. The abolition of the courses removes a lifeline and an irreplaceable service for individuals and families in these communities. The courses are also a lifeline for young and lone parents who are trying to break free from generational poverty and build better lives for themselves and their children. The courses offer more than education. They offer hope, routine, purpose and a pathway to employment and independence. If these courses are taken away, we will not just lose a course; we will lose a network of connection and progress that helps to lift families out of poverty, reduce social isolation and promote inclusion and resilience in communities. The true measure of any society is how it deals with its most vulnerable individuals. I appeal to the Tánaiste to intervene directly with SOLAS to ensure these courses continue into the future, with effect from the start of the coming academic year in September.

The Tánaiste’s Reply:

I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. As a previous Minister with responsibility in this area, I know Tipperary ETB to be an excellent and well-run organisation. I am aware of some of the exciting projects in which it is involved, including at the old barracks in Clonmel and the plans for a FET college of the future. I know the ETB to be a well-run organisation and would take very seriously any feedback it has for the Government on any supports it requires. I am happy to have further engagement on this issue and to speak with the Minister, Deputy

Lawless, to reflect the views raised by the Deputy and other Tipperary Deputies.

My understanding is that not only has SOLAS, the national agency, not reduced its funding to Tipperary ETB, but we, through SOLAS, have increased its funding. To be clear, the Deputy has not asserted to the contrary. We have provided a budget for Tipperary ETB this year of €35.5 million through SOLAS, which is an extra €1.1 million on what it received last year. We are very much investing in further education and training opportunities in Tipperary ETB.

My understanding, going somewhat from memory, is that local training initiatives are one mechanism through which people access training. They generally operate on an annual funding cycle and are always reviewed by all ETBs at the end of the cycle. They look at a range of factors, including demand, funding, local strategic priorities and the like. They then decide whether to offer those courses again.

I understand that Tipperary ETB has not formally approved or scheduled any LTIs to operate beyond the conclusion of this year’s initiatives and, therefore, no learners are formally enrolled for September. I am also aware that Tipperary ETB has advised that it is considering alternative options to support those learners who typically would have been served by LTIs. It has requested the contact details of any current or prospective LTI learners and intends to engage with each of them on personalised guidance and to consider the various educational options that might be available to them. I know it remains committed to that.

I believe there are over 9,600 unique learners in Tipperary who were support-

ed last year through post leaving certificate courses, PLCs, apprenticeships, traineeships, Youthreach and adult and community education programmes.

I am happy to have further engagement with the Minister, Deputy Lawless, and SOLAS on the matter. There is a number of different pathways to achieve those training objectives. When Tipperary ETB has gone through its process, it will be interesting to see if it identifies any gaps and if it does, how the Government responds. It might be that the ETB is able to meet the education and training needs through a variety of other means. I am happy to keep in touch with the Deputy on the issue. I am satisfied at the moment that Tipperary ETB is going through a process and I look forward to the outcome of it.

Deputy Healy’s reply

I thank the Tánaiste for the reply. The local training initiative is a valuable service that has been in existence for more than 20 years. It provides a leaving certificate qualification over two academic years for students or trainees who are not suitable for mainstream education. It provides modules on subjects such as computers, communications, work experience and mathematics. The closure of the service and these courses affects 41 training places across the four sites. It also impacts six staff members who will lose their jobs. No alternative employment is being offered. They already find themselves disadvantaged because of the short-term contract nature of their employment. That means they have no redundancy entitlements and no contracts of indefinite duration.

The costs involved in this are minus-

cule in the overall context. We are talking here about less than €300,000 to provide a service that is absolutely essential to the most vulnerable in our society. I am advised there are no alternatives to this course. There is certainly no local alternative in these towns. Any alternatives that might be available are not available to the trainees involved. I again urge the Tánaiste to intervene directly with SOLAS to increase the funding to ensure these courses continue.

The Tánaiste’s Reply:

I thank the Deputy. I know the seriousness with which he views this issue. He has said it is a “central issue” and that is obviously how he feels about it. It will be interesting to see whether, through the range of courses provided by Tipperary ETB and the pathways available, it believes it can meet the needs of learners through other mechanisms or whether it will require LTIs to continue in the new year. On foot of the Deputy raising the issue, and it being raised a few times in the Dáil this week, I will ask the Minister, Deputy Lawless, to engage with SOLAS and Tipperary ETB, as I know he will be eager to do anyway. We will see how the situation progresses. We are very committed to the work of the ETB in Tipperary. I thank the staff of the ETB for the work they do. It is an organisation I have come to know reasonably well. I am pleased that we have increased in funding in 2025 compared with 2024. I expect we will continue to increase its funding and will look to provide more educational opportunities to Tipperary. I will keep in touch with the Deputy on the matter.

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This week Carrick-on-Suir is a A SEA OF BLUE & GOLD

As usual the fantastic community in Treacy Park have their avenue and all their houses resplendent for Sunday’s All-Ireland Final between Tipperary and Cork.

The whole place is a wonderful fluttering spectacle of Blue and Gold. Any tourist of traveller coming into the town from Clonmel cannot be left in any doubt about the areas love and devotion to The Premier County.

Thankfully the council have come on board this year with bunting and flags hanging from every lamppost along the Main Street and the town has been looking resplendent, especially last week under a cloudless sky with a beautiful sun beaming down.

At either side of the town, a teleporter has been installed by JSF Construction, both reaching high into the afore mention azure sky and on top of them are massive blue and gold flags.

All around the town, avenues, estates and individual homes are bedecked in the county colours and there is a real hunger and desire to see the Liam McCarthy Cup return to the county where the GAA was started. It’s absence since 2019 is longer than we would wish for.

Behind the flags, banners and scarves are many stories of legacies. Flags flown with decades and belonging to family members long since passed but flown every year with a respect and devotion to their county and in memory of loved ones. In

one avenue, just up from the library, where flags and bunting fly proudly, draped across the front window of one of the houses is one such legacy item.

Anybody with a passing knowledge of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Carrick will be aware of the late Billy Mackey. Billy was a lifelong Gael, a man who devoted himself to his beloved Carrick Davins and Tipperary. A fine sportsman in his own right, Billy gave his all to the GAA when his playing days ended and to many was the face of the Davins club until his sad passing in December 2022.

One of Billy’s daughters, Deborah, resides in Marian Avenue and the scarf that is proudly displayed on the window of the house is the one that Billy wore for decades as he travelled far and wide following his beloved Tipperary.

Hurling and the GAA in general is so much more than a sport. It is a way of life. A tradition handed down from generation to generation, instilling a deep passion and pride in our villages, towns and communities.

Hopefully on Sunday evening next the scarf belonging to Billy Mackey and the hundreds of flags proudly being displayed belonging to former great Tipperary Gaels will be hoisted high into the July sky as Tipperary celebrate yet another All-Ireland victory.

A brave jump from the New Bridge...

One of the highlights for those brave enough to face the challenge has always been jumping from The New Bridge when the incoming tide is at its highest. It has been happening for generations in our town, with some hurling teams even using the adventure as a warm down routine.

Last week a photo was snapped, with perfect timing by Margaret Drohan which magically captured the next generation of youngsters carrying on the tradition. The seven friends, all part of a close-knit group of mates who spend most of their time hurling took advantage of the hot spell and the timely incoming tide to cool off and show off their bravery.

The photo went viral almost immediately when posted on social media with hundreds reminiscing about their exploits during summer days on the river. People recalled doing it themselves as younger, braver teenagers, while others recalled watching cousins or siblings completing the feat while too nervous to do it themselves.

The photo evoked memories of swimming up at the ancient Friars Rock, a spot further east towards Clonmel, where people would swim out from The Slip above Treacy Park or from the Carrick beg side after battling through several ditches and dykes.

The Suir is an integral part of our community, since the town’s inception when it was a source of much needed food and a main transport route, it is part of who we are as a people and as far back as people can recall it has been a source of entertainment and leisure for children growing up.

But one must remember, the river can be a fickle master, and we have seen so much tragedy relating to it including in the past few weeks, that we must remember She must be treated with respect.

The boys who performed this jump, along with the thousands who have done it in the past had the confidence in their own abilities to complete it. A jump from that height and the following swim to the shore takes a lot of ability and those with any questions regarding their competency to complete the task should never, ever attempt it.

Carrick United AGM

On this coming Friday, 18th July, Carrick United will hold their annual general meeting. The club, like all other local sporting organisations depends in the main on volunteers and are hoping for a large attendance on the night to assist with running the club. Currently the club has its sights set on the coming season with managers making preparations to commence training and hoping to build on what was a very successful season last year for the boys under 17s. All are welcome to attend, and the meeting is scheduled to start at 7 pm in the club grounds.

Free yoga classes

As part of the initial Ormond Castle Market a special free yoga class is being held on Saturday, 19th July. Hosted by yoga instructor Caoimhe, you only need to bring along a bottle of water, some comfortable clothes and a mat, if not a blanket will do.

For more information on this free event and any of the many other special happenings over the weekend check out The Explore Carrick-on-Suir website or it’s social media pages.

History of GAA in 100 objects

This year for Heritage Week the Tudor Artisan Hub had gone off in a different yet exciting way. A special event will take place in the Ormond Castle on Monday, 18th August between 7 and 8 pm where cultural historian, Dr. Siobhan Doyle, will present a special evening, focussing on the history of the G.A.A. in 100 objects.

Siobhan is curator of glass, ceramics and Asian collections at the national museum of Ireland. In 2022 she published her first book. A tome that was developed into the multimedia exhibition that is going to on display for the event.

This event will be of particular interest to our town as it delves into the historical connections between Carrick and the GAA given our connections to the first president of the association Maurice Davin. There is no cover charge, but booking is essential via the Artisan Hub on 086 2560609.

Creative Mindfulness

Helen Buckley and local Carrick Beg lady, Martina Wells Casey, are hosting a series of free workshops in conjunction with Bernie Woods. Being held in several events around Tipp Town, Clonmel and Carrick the sessions include creative art activities, mini mindfulness practices and plenty of discussions.

The last 15 minutes of the sessions can be attended by the children’s parents/guardians where they can see just what the children have been involved in doing. Anybody interested can contact Martina directly by phone or email through the details printed on it.

C.O.S.B.A. calls on businesses

The Carrick-on-Suir Business Association is calling on all commercial premises to make an effort in the run up to the AllIreland Final. Already plenty of shop owners have embraced the final fever that is almost contagious at this stage but the organisation in partnership with Tipperary County Council is putting up prizes for the best dressed window display.

The group says that creativity counts so the more thought put into the displays the better. Entrants can send photographs of their displays to cos.business@gmail.com before close of business on Friday, 18th July so get busy and get creative.

Niall Walsh heads for Youghal

On Sunday, 10th August, Niall ‘Sweets’ Walsh will be running in the Youghal 10 km event to raise much needed funds for Realta Special Needs Sports Club. Niall’s family has a close association with the club as his sister Sarah has been an integral part of the group since its formation. Donations can be made through idonate.ie under the heading Support Niall Sweets Walsh Youghal 10k.

The club is currently on a short summer break but their volunteers are still active and busy, having just finished a weekend of street collections where they were delighted with the response from the public for their very worthwhile cause.

Dillon Quirke Foundation visit

The Dillon Quirke Foundation is coming to St Nicholas’ Boxing Club on Friday, 8th August. The club is hosting this free cardiac screening as in their words they want to “help ensure that local families have access to cutting edge preventative care and peace of mind”.

Parents with children who are part of the club can message the social media page to book a spot for their child to be screened.

Cashel Town in talk of the

Honey Bees return to Cashel Palace Hotel

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and the environment, the Cashel Palace Hotel has officially declared a Conservation Area for the Native Irish Black Honey Bee. This honey bee is part of the Dark European Honey Bee subspecies that evolved in northwestern Europe. Scientific research conducted by LIT & NUIG confirmed unambiguously in 2018 that Ireland’s population is genetically distinctive. This distinctiveness contributes to the traits that make it the honey bee best adapted to Ireland’s climate and weather patterns.

Local master beekeepers Aoife and Micheal Mac Giolla Coda from Galtee Honey Farm – have come on board, supplying and looking after the honey bees at the Cashel Palace. Galtee Honey Farm is located between Mitchelstown and Cahir. It is at the heart of Ireland’s first Conservation Area established by Galtee Bee Breeding Group. They breed queen bees for beekeepers throughout Ireland and are heavily involved in honey bee conservation. Aoife

is currently the chairperson of the South Tipperary Beekeepers’ Association. Both of them are co-founders of the Native Irish Honey Bee Society.

The Cashel Palace are delighted to welcome bees back to the historical site, which has a history and heritage of honey bees. This can be seen from the original ‘bee boles’ in the car park wall of the hotel. These bee boles are alcoves

in the wall and are easily observed from the carpark. They were once used for holding traditional straw beehives or ‘skeps’ before the invention of modern wooden beehives. South Tipperary has a rich history regarding bees and honey production. It has one of the longest-running beekeeping clubs in Ireland and holds the oldest conservation areas for the native Irish black honey bee.

Teddy visited Cashel to remind kids of the importance of reading

Cashel Library hosted two Teddy Bear Picnics on Wednesday of last week, as part of the Library Services “Summer Stars, Right to Read campaign”.

They welcomed children from the Spafield Family Resource Centre summer camp in the morning for stories and songs, which was a highly enjoyable affair, and later in the day, at 3 o’clock, they welcomed more children and parents to the afternoon picnic.

The sun made its appearance which greatly added to both the crowd and the day itself, as the children basked (and sometimes baked!!) in its warm rays.

Teddy then made his appearance and he had loads of time to chat with and take photos with every child that asked. This was the perfect opportunity for parents to take photos and make memories, while also encouraging children to take up and continue reading, something Teddy advised the young people, would stand them in great stead throughout their loves.

And of course, what picnic would be complete without icecream, and parents and children alike queued up to enjoy a cone, or two as the day ran on. All in all, it was a well-run event

and hopefully it will have a positive effect on the young kids long into the future.

Thanks were given to everyone that came along and joined in the fun.

By Liam Browne

Local businesses invited to join Tipp Chamber to promote town of Cashel

A meeting was held last week in Halla na Féile organised by the Tipperary Chamber of Commerce to raise awareness of the Chamber and the benefits of the businesses in joining up. The Chamber is the foremost business forum in the county, and works with traders of all sizes large and small, offering advice, training and new collaborations that aim to create a more prosperous business environment in the county and beyond.

The meeting was organised by local councillors and was attended by Cllr’s Liam Browne and Declan Burgess, who spoke at the event. But the main speaker on the night was Chamber Chief Executive, Michelle Aylward. She outlined to the audience that range of different opportunities membership can provide, and also the access to both local and national political bodies in terms of lobbying on

issues like commercial rates and start up grants.

When discussion was opened to the floor, the business people outlined the difficult economic environment and suggested things like looking at the cost and availability of parking in the main shopping areas, along with the creation of summer events such as festivals. It was felt that these were great success in the past, and if they could be revived it would create a lasting benefit to the town. There was also a suggestion that the council move quickly on purchasing a suitable site for a planned Interpretive Centre in the centre of Cashel, to take advantage of the large numbers of tourists who visit the Rock of Cashel, but do not subsequently go down the town afterwards.

At the end of the meeting it was decided to host a second meeting later in the month to try to create

Cashel’s Maria O’Dwyer is spearheading the implementation of essential infrastructure for Ireland, having been designated to one of Uisce Éireann’s most prestigious positions. Ms. O’Dwyer was appointed as Director of Uisce Éireann’s Infrastructure Delivery Directorate last year during a particularly pivotal period for the water sector as it aims to enhance its overall execution of, and investment in, vital public water initiatives and programs. The objective is to augment capacity for new housing and business connections, advance efforts in leakage mitigation, and achieve climate and environmental goals. As Infrastructure Delivery Director, Maria is accountable for executing one of the most ambitious capital investment strategies in the state. Uisce Éireann’s Strategic Funding Plan 2025-2029, which was presented to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) last year, outlined a funding necessity of €10.3 billion for capital investment, and Uisce Éireann is pursuing an additional €2 billion to facilitate increased capacity to

address revised housing demands. The plan is aimed at improving public health and quality of life, safeguarding Ireland’s environment, benefiting communities, and is crucial for growth and development throughout Ireland, according to its advocates. Maria is a member of the Uisce Éireann executive team, with direct responsibility for all processes from planning and procurement to construction execution. Before assuming this position, Maria served as Head of Asset Management at Uisce Éireann and previously occupied several senior management roles in both Gas Networks Ireland and Uisce Éireann. A chartered engineer, Maria holds a Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Science from University College Dublin. She attended the Presentation Convent school in Cashel, which became the Community School in her final year.

She also possesses Postgraduate Diplomas in Supply Chain Management from University College Cork, Business and Executive Coaching from Smurfit Business

Michelle Aylward, Tipperary Chamber CEO.

a formal structure and this will be hopefully attended by more of the towns commercial population.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

The home of Thurles Sarsfields wishes Captain Ronan and

Tipperary

the best of luck on Sunday as THURLES TURNS Blue & Gold

In keeping with tradition, the homecoming for the Tipperary senior hurling team will be held in FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles on Monday evening next - the home town of team captain, Thurles Sarsfields’ Ronan Maher.

And, the people of the town, together with the local authority, have been very busy ensuring

that the players and management know exactly how four square behind them, the general public is. Liberty Square is a sea of blue and gold and businesses and home owners alike have responded to the call to arms with bunting, flags, banners and signs decorating the Cathedral Town from east to west, and from north to south.

It really is a joy to behold and up and around the Thurles Sarsfields clubhouse there is great colour in honour of Ronan - the first Thurles Sarsfields man to captain a Tipperary senior team in an All-Ireland Final since, the late Jimmy Doyle in 1965 - and the Stakelum brothers Conor and Darragh. Ronan is bidding to have

his image immortalised on the Wall of Legends in Thurles, alongside his granduncle the great John Maher, captain of the 1945 team. Thurles is already en-fete - let’s hope Monday’s homecoming will feature the famous Liam MacCarthy Cup in the hands of the genial and incredible, Ronan Maher.

52 houses submitted for planning on Brittas Road, Thurles

A planning application has been submitted to the planning section of Tipperary County Council for a major new residential development on the Brittas Road in Thurlesthe busy Templemore road out of the town. The proposed development, submitted by O’Ceallaigh Westfield Ltd, includes the construction of 52 residential units of mixed sizes.

Brittas Road already contains a substantial number of residential estates and has benefited from the presence of so many homes

in the last fifteen years or thereabouts. The road, which is connected to the Nenagh road by the Jimmy Doyle bridge, is a very popular walking route in the town. A decision will be made by the local authority on the application in due course.

Ronan Maher who will be the first Thurles Sarsfields man to captain a Tipperary senior team in an All-Ireland Final since, the late Jimmy Doyle in 1965. He will be hoping for a win and to to have his image immortalised on the Wall of Legends in Thurles, alongside his granduncle the great John Maher, captain of the 1945 team. We wish him and the Tipperary team the best of luck.

Recently Deceased

Geraldine Dwyer, née O’Donovan, Amber Lee, Hill View, Old Road, Cashel, formerly Cobh, Co. Cork. Sean Shanahan, Drom, Ballinlonty, Borrisoleigh.

Watch and Pray

Forty hours of Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles commencing Friday, 25th July with Mass at 7 pm, followed by Benediction and concluding with Mass and Benediction on Sunday, 27th July at 11 am.

Intentions: World Peace and Vocations to the Priesthood. It would be greatly appreciated if people would commit to spending one hour or two praying for these intentions.

Further details, please contact Claire @ 085 1532258 or Nora @ 086 3079281.

Thurles Care Annual Golf Classic

The Thurles Care 6th annual golf classic will be held on Friday, 25th July at Thurles Golf Club. Proceeds will be donated to Thurles Care. Thurles Care is a voluntary organisation caring for older people who live alone, by organising social outings and visitation. You can support this worthy case by entering a team of four at a cost of €180. (This will include a main course meal) or by sponsoring a Tee Box at a cost of €50, with your company’s name being acknowledged on the day.

For further information please contact John @ 086 2754270 or Denis @ 087 9372042.

My Little Library Bag

For each child starting school in September, there are free books available in your local library all across County 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.

Pat Bracken, Áine Cass, Ellen Cass, Mary O’Reilly and Eileen Johnson, from Thurles and Boherlahan attended the recent Age Friendly Exhibition at The Dome, Thurles.

At the Citizens Information Stand at the recent Age Friendly Exhibition held in Thurles were from left: Darren Ryan, Fiona O’Dwyer, Margaret O’Keeffe, and Breda Greene.

Recollections from 2011 with Joe Kenny

Joe Keane, photographed on the occasion of his retirement from the Gleeson Group, Clonmel, celebrated in Moran’s Bar, Clonmel, with family, work colleagues and friends. Back L to R: Martina O’Mahoney, Geraldine Brown, Dorothy Keane, Kim Condon, Julie Quigley, Rudite Ivane, Catherine Ryan, Colette Phelan, Lynsey McGrath, Rita Burke. Front L to R: Frances Gardiner, Ann Keane, Joe Keane, Inese Staune and Noel Gleeson.

Cookery Demonstration participants at the AONTAS VEC Clonmel on February 19, 2011. L to R: Angela McGrath, Kitty Slattery, Sheila Forrest, Helena O’Brien, Martin Coghlan (tutor), Martina Peters, Sean Ryan and Joan Loughman.

Wilderness Rovers Team who beat Dundrum FC 4-0 in their Tipperary Cup 3rd Round game played in Clonmel on February 13, 2011. Back L to R: Gerry Prout, Ross Moroney, Jonas Kerr, Steven Woods, Sean O’Hara, Keith Cashman, Thomaz Pierchala, Michael O’Hara, Stephen Hennessy, Paul Duggan. Front L to R: Eric Keane, Jason Barnes, James Crotty, Brendan Dempsey, David McSherry, Jamie Goodwin and Paul Cagney.

Irish Champion, Jack Connolly, photographed with some of the large crowd who turned out to greet him on his return to Fethard on Saturday, March 12, 2011, after representing Clonmel Boxing Club and Munster, and becoming National Boy 4.57kg, Champion of Ireland, when he won his 3rd All-Ireland title in a row, his 4th in total, at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin.

Photographed at the Slievenamon Golf Club’s ‘Captains Drive-In’ on February 13, 2011, are L to R: Abbie Kiely (Girls Junior Captain), Patricia Walsh (Lady Captain), Brendan Kenny (Gents Captain), and Ciarán O’Meara (Boys Junior Captain).

Centra’s GAA Hurling Ambassadors for 2011, Eoin Kelly (Tipperary) and John Mullane (Waterford), teaching their hurling techniques to future stars from Tipperary at the Centra Hurling Skills Session held in Semple Stadium on Saturday, June 4, 2011.

Recollections from 2011 with Joe Kenny

Photographed at the Clonmel Health Heart Walk in aid of CARE (Cancer Aftercare Relaxation Education), Cancer Support Centre, Clonmel, on June 1, 2011, are L to R: Lydia Gibbons, Jane O’Gorman, Lauren Corcoran, Lucy Askins, Rachael O’Leary and Shannon Keating.

Photographed at the ‘Spring Fayre’ held at Clonacody House on April 30, 2011, are L to R: Nell Mc Carthy, Paul Mc Carthy and Lucy Moore

Receiving their First Holy Communion in Fethard on May 14, 2011, were L to R: Rachel O’Loughnan, Megan Ryan, Kaylin O’Donnell and Alison Connolly

Photographed at the Dog Grooming Demonstration at the AONTAS VEC Clonmel on February 19, 2011 are Back L to R: Olivia O’Donovan, Seamus Griffin, Tina Murray. Front L to R: children, Saoirse and Keeva O’Donovan.

Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Siobhán Ambrose, photographed on June 1, 2011, with members of Clonmel Swimming Club at the Clonmel Health Heart Walk in aid of CARE (Cancer Aftercare Relaxation Education), Cancer Support Centre, Clonmel.

Group photographed at the National Learning Network’s ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ held in Clonmel on April 21, 2011, to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

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Town Tipp through A

with Martin Quinn

In Tipperary, the call for peace echoes far beyond its borders

“In Tipperary, the call for peace echoes far beyond its borders. As we face growing global challenges, may this place remind us that peace is not a distant ideal, but a responsibility we must carry together. It was an honour and a privilege to walk in the shadows of giants here today”, these were words from His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, when he received the Tipperary International Peace Award at Ballykisteen Hotel, Limerick Junction, on Tuesday, 1st July.

His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, flew into Shannon Airport and along with a delegation of 25 people, made their way to Ballykisteen Hotel, where they were greeted by Martin Quinn, Hon. Secretary of Tipperary Peace Convention and committee members, Guy Jones, John Shanahan and Ruaidhri Devitt.

Inside the Hotel Ambassadors from Palestine, UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Kuwait and the Irish Ambassador to Qatar, UAE and Kuwait were on hand to greet the P.M., along with the Cathaoirleach of the County Council and the Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District. Beginning the ceremony, Guy Jones, gave a greeting in Arabic before handing over to Martin Quinn. The Hon. The Secretary gave a brief welcome and some detail on Tipperary Town and locality, for the information of the delegation, before introducing the Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District, Cll. Roger Kennedy, who was followed by the Cathaoirleach of the County Council, Cllr John Carroll. The next speaker was the Palestinian Ambassador

to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, and the Ambassador was followed by the Hon. Secretary of Tipperary Peace Convention, who delivered the citation. “Qatar is widely acknowledged by the international community as a reliable and successful mediator. Its reputation has been enhanced due to its role in challenging negotiations, such as the Israel-Iran Ceasefire – where Qatar, alongside the US, played a central role in brokering the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after 12 days of conflict, which included missile strikes on the AlUdeid base near Doha on 23 June” said Mr. Quinn. The Hon. The Secretary went on to say; “The conferral of the Tipperary International Peace Award on His Excellency is a powerful recognition of his country’s growing influence in global diplomacy. It acknowledges Qatar’s pivotal role in mediating complex conflicts—from the U.S.–Taliban talks to Gaza ceasefires—and affirms The Prime Minister’s leadership as a principled and effective peacemaker. The award not only enhances Qatar’s international credibility but also highlights Ireland’s role in recognising non-traditional paths to peace. It represents a landmark recognition of a small state’s outsized impact on international peace and diplomacy. A profound honour is today extended across continents — to the Gulf shores of Qatar. The Tipperary International Peace Award, forged in the spirit of justice and human dignity, will now rest with Your Excellency, a statesman whose diplomacy speaks not through force, but through bridges built in silence and patience” concluded the

Hon. Secretary.

In response the Prime Minister said that “It is with deep humility and immense gratitude that I accept the Tipperary International Peace Award, not as a personal honor, but on behalf of the State of Qatar—its people, its principles, and its leadership. It is a recognition of what Qatar represents in the world today:, a steady voice for peace, a defender of dialogue, and a nation that does not waver in the face of hardship, To stand here in Ireland, —a country whose peace was earned through reconciliation and moral courage,—is profoundly meaningful, Your journey affirms what we in Qatar have always believed: peace is not given, it is built. I am reminded of the late John Hume, who said: “The basis of peace and stability, in any society, has to be the fullest respect for the human rights of all its people.” said the Prime Minister.

The PM then went on to speak about why they work for peace. “I am often asked, what guides Qatar’s efforts, from Gaza to Afghanistan, from Lebanon to Ukraine, some have claimed that Qatar does this for its own gain, This cannot be farther from the truth. Our work is not transactional; it is transformational. It is not a tactic; it is a national identity shaped by culture, driven by faith, enshrined in the constitution and inspired by leadership. This award comes at a moment of great significance. Just a week ago, our country came under direct missile attack, an escalation amongst many in the last two years that changed the parameters of conflict in our region. But even as our air defenses did their

job, our diplomats were doing theirs— securing a ceasefire by dawn. Most importantly, dawn broke with no lives lost and no human cost. That realization led to the choice of restraint rather than retaliation. And I must be clear: Qatar chose restraint from a position of strength and responsibility —because we prioritized regional stability and the wellbeing of all in our region, over rhetoric and pity show of force”.

The P.M. then went on to speak about the situation in Gaza. “Frankly speaking, we do not wish to be members of the “preach peace and practice war” club, of which others are rank and file members of. We have long warned of the dangers of regional spillover, and of how the reckless behavior of the government of Israel risked widening the conflict beyond repair. The price of ignoring those warnings is being paid not only in Gaza, but across the region. The ever expanding conflicts in our world today, have put to the test, the ideals and principals that are supposed to secure international peace. The blatant violations of International law, and especially international humanitarian law, that are ongoing with very little accountability and complete impunity, perpetrated by members of the United Nations are increasing every day the erosion of trust in international order and norms. No where is that tragedy more visible than in Gaza. The images from there are unbearable. The loss is unspeakable. Yet in the face of devastation, Qatar remains unwavering in the commitment to the people of Gaza—whether it be through continuous

aid, actively working towards peace, or defending their dignity in the international arena, not only the people of Gaza, we remain committed to freeing the remaining Israeli hostages despite the Israeli government’s apathy towards a peaceful outcome. Human life to us is sacred regardless of political or any other identity. Their suffering weighs heavily on our conscience and hearts and strengthens our resolve. Even when provoked, even when attacked, we remain committed to peace—not as a slogan, but as a duty.

In conclusion the P.M. thanked Tipperary Peace Convention for the Award. “On behalf of the people of Qatar, I thank the Tipperary Peace Convention for this recognition. And on their behalf, I accept it with humility and with renewed commitment—that Qatar will remain a voice of calm, a partner in peace, and a friend to all who believe that dialogue must triumph over destruction”. The Award was presented to the Prime Minister by the Hon. Secretary of Tipperary Peace Convention, Martin Quinn and members, Guy Jones, John Shanahan and Ruaidhri Devitt. Following the Award Ceremony there was a display of Irish dancing by the Burgess School of Dancing, which was followed by refreshments.

As he was leaving the Ballroom, Martin Quinn thanked TASK Community Care, sponsors of the Award and the Management and Staff of the Great National Ballykisteen Hotel, and presented the P.M. with a copy of his book “Tipperary Talks” and with a hurley and sliotar.

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, receives the Tipperary International Peace Award at a ceremony in the Ballykisteen Hotel on Tuesday, 1st July.

Guy Jones, Tipperary Peace Committee with some visiting Ambassadors.

Tipperary International Peace Award recipient - His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

Martin Quinn, Hon. Secretary of Tipperary Peace Convention and Amassadors from Kuwait, Palestine, Egypt, UEA and Morocco with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in Tipperary

Tipperary Peace Convention Committee; John Shanahan, Martin Quinn, Guy Jones and Ruaidhri Devitt.

SAC President Denis Larkin, pictured at the Tipperary Peace Award Ceremony.

The Prime Minister of Qatar listens to the address of the Palestinian Ambassador.

The Tipperary International Peace Award, which was presented to His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. MD Cathaoirleach, Cllr Roger Kennedy, addresses the Tipperary Peace Award Ceremony.

Martin Quinn (TPC Hon. Secretary) addresses the Tipperary Peace Award Ceremony. Martin Quinn (TPC) presents a copy of his book ‘Tipperary Talks’ to the Prime Minister of Qatar.

The Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wabha Abdalmajid.

Martin Quinn with The Prime Minister of Qatar at the Tipperary Peace Award.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

GENERAL OPERATIVE BAND 3 (RURAL) FOR POSITIONS BASED IN KILKENNY DEPOT AND ROSCREA SUB DEPOT IN THE KILKENNY NATIONAL MONUMENTS DISTRICT

Competition Reference: 2025/053

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

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is not later than 5:30pm on Thursday, 14th August 2025.

The Office of Public Works is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Delivering Water Services For Ireland

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS ADVANCED SCAFFOLDER (GO BAND 1) IN THE KILKENNY NATIONAL MONUMENTS DISTRICT

Competition Reference: 2025/055

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

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is not later than 5:30pm on Wednesday, 20th August 2025.

The Office of Public Works is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

In Memoriam

11th Anniversary

Elizabeth

McNamara (nee Rothwell)

56 Honeyview Estate Clonmel

In Memoriam

Remembrance

In loving memory of Elizabeth McNamara (nee Rothwell) late of 56 Honeyview Estate, Clonmel whose anniversary occurred on July 17th.

14th occurs

There is a beautiful path in a wonderful land where my mother and God walk hand in hand.

How lucky

How luck God is to have such a treasure, look after her Lord forever and ever.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Always remembered and never forgotten by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass in St. Oliver’s Church, July 24th at 12pm.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

I, John Corbett, intend to apply to Tipperary County Council for planning permission for alterations to previously granted planning permission, pl. ref. no. 2260208, to include modification of proposed two storey extension to the rear of existing hardware shop to a single storey extension with first floor office space and all associated site works at Corbett Hardware, Main Street, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary, E21 KF70

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 euros, within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

We, Greenrise Developments Ltd, intend to apply for Permission for development at lands Western Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91YA02. The proposed development will consist of:

Demolition of the existing single storey dwelling house and associated outbuildings, including garage.

Construction of 10 no. residential units: 2no. two-bedroom, two-storey dwelling houses, 6no. three-bedroom, two-storey dwelling houses and 2no. four-bedroom, two and a half- storey dwelling houses.

Ancillary development consisting of: reconfigured vehicular entrance along Western Road, including removal of existing boundary wall and proposed landscaping to accommodate sightlines and address public road; all internal roads, footpaths, crossings, paving, public lighting and underground services; 20 no. car parking spaces (including 1no. universal access parking bay), short term bicycle parking; connection to existing public services, including foul water pumping station, and storm water attenuation area; Public/private open spaces and associated landscaping. All

Orna Byrnes 32 Garrymore, Clonmel

In loving memory of our precious daughter, who lived one perfect day. Thirty years on, you are still deeply missed.

Though your time was brief, your presence changed us forever. Held for a moment, loved for a lifetime, remembered always with aching hearts.

Your loving parents Sean and Ellen and family.

associated site boundaries, site drainage 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 and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

Take notice that we, Seamus O’Callaghan & Maria Frewen, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission for a Dwelling, Effluent Treatment System, Entrance and all associated site works and also for a change of use of the existing dwelling to use as a domestic store (to be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of applicant’s dwelling) - all at The Black Road, Skeheenarinky, Burncourt, 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.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

Retention Permission is sought by Clonmel Town Football Club for the following development at Clonmel Town Football Club, Dr. Pat O’Callaghan Sports Complex, Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary:

a) Use of Indoor Sports facility as Childcare facility (Preschool and After-school Club)

b) Signage to elevations and to Cashel road.

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.

Off-road biking friends of ‘Jimmy McTrack’ remember him on special occasion - ‘Ride Free Our Friend’

Off road biking through the rugged beauty of the Comeragh Mountains isn’t for everyone, but for Jimmy McMahon, it was everything.

A proud Clonmel man from Irishtown, Jimmy found freedom in the hills, serenity in the solitude of the trails, and a deep bond in the friendship of fellow riders. Whether tearing through the back routes of the Nire Valley, looping around Careys Castle, or ascending the Glenary trails, Jimmy was in his element. Rain or shine, mud or mist, if there was a path to ride, Jimmy rode it.

Known affectionately by his friends as “Jimmy McTrack,” he was more than just a biker. He was a passionate outdoorsman, a quiet, good natured soul, and a deeply loyal friend. Jimmy’s life was one defined by kindness, humility, and the deep love he held for those closest to him.

Jimmy grew up in Irishtown, the heart of Clonmel, a place he held dear throughout his life. He was the beloved son of Beth and the late Jimmy McMahon Sr, and the brother of Michael (RIP) and six loving sisters. He was never short of friends, always surrounded by people drawn to his gentle nature and ever present smile. The River Suir and the Boathouse Club were among his favourite haunts in town, but it was the open mountain that truly called to him.

Jimmy was a devoted husband to Mairéad and a proud father to their two children, Seamus and Érin. They were his everything. His family was his rock, and he adored them unconditionally. Every moment spent with them was treasured. Jimmy’s eyes would light up when he spoke of Seamus and Érin, his pride in them was boundless.

To those who rode with him, Jimmy was a legend of the trails. He didn’t just ride the Comeraghs he knew them like the back of his hand. He respected the mountains, and he instilled that same reverence in every rider who followed in his tyre tracks. He had just a few simple rules Respect the mountain. Respect the people who use it. And always close every gate you pass through. Des Byrne, a long time friend and fellow rider, gathered the Clonmel Off Road Team for a very special tribute. A decision was made to erect a plaque at the very spot that was Jimmy’s favourite resting place during his

spins through the Comeraghs. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Des and the off road team Jimmy’s name will be forever remembered on the mountain he loved.

Jimmy’s trail names were as colourful as the terrain. One particularly gruelling climb, he dubbed The Widow Maker, so tough you’d feel lucky to make it home to your wife after conquering it. But that was Jimmy. Must trails are still there and used by walkers which links the mountain together from Clonmel to Ballymac the Nire and beyond. He had a way of telling a story, a way of making people laugh, and a way of bringing people together.

On that mountain, he wasn’t alone. His longtime riding friends Kenneth Doolan, Gene Kennedy, Jaffa O’Leary, Dermot Millea, Sean Browne, Johnny Greene, Paddy Fahy (RIP), Keith Doolan (RIP), Butch Fitzgerald, Tom Smith, John Browne and many more shared the trails with him. Later, riders like Des Byrne, Eddie Doolan, and Dan Connolly to mention a few became part of his biking tribe.

Many first met Jimmy over 17 years ago, when he welcomed them into the sport and shared his wisdom and routes with generosity and warmth.

Sadly, Jimmy passed away unexpectedly in October last year. His death was a devastating blow to all who knew him family, friends, and especially the Clonmel Off Road Team, who he had become an integral part of.

In true Jimmy fashion, his friends de-

cided to honour him the way he would’ve loved on the mountain.

Led by Des Byrne and the Clonmel Off Road Team, 32 bikers gathered for a 64 kilometre tribute trek through the Comeraghs, retracing the very trails Jimmy once carved. Riders young and old from veterans in their 60s to rising stars in their 20s came together to celebrate his life. The ride included champions like Jake Mansell, Eddie Doolan, Jake Duggan,

Keith Browne, Dan Connolly, Paul McCarthy, Ger Dela Delahunty and Des Byrne himself, who proudly holds a second place title. many of whom had learned from or ridden with Jimmy himself.

At the heart of the journey, on a quiet rest spot Jimmy always paused at during his early morning rides, a commemorative plaque was installed. It was a deeply emotional moment for everyone present. The plaque crafted by Darren Waters now stands as a permanent reminder of Jimmy’s legacy, placed lovingly by the Clonmel Off Road team with heartfelt thanks to Des Byrne, Philly Ryan, John Browne, Kenneth Doolan, Dermot Fitzgerald, Tom Smith, Val Dwyer, Tony Clark, Pa Connolly, and Paul St John and all the Off Road Team.

Special thanks must go to Kevin Fitzgerald, who not only ensured everyone was fed after the long ride with sausages cooked over a roaring fire but also maintained the mechanical side of the team’s bikes. Recognised now as one of the finest motorbike mechanics in the South of Ireland, Kevin learned from the best his boss, Eddie Doolan.

Dan Connolly put it best,

“You could always see Jimmy’s smile through his helmet. He had time for everyone whether it was to talk racing or

just say, ‘Isn’t it a great day for a spin?’”

Jimmy’s love for the mountain was rivalled only by his love for his sidekick, Blackie the dog, his constant companion on many an outing. Together, they shared countless sunrises and misty mornings across the Comeraghs.

Today, Jimmy’s spirit rides on in every track and trail, in every early morning start, in every gate closed with care. The mountain is quieter without him, but his presence echoes in the roar of every engine and the laughter of friends sharing a break.

Jimmy McMahon wasn’t just a biker he was a trailblazer, a storyteller, a family man, and a true gentleman. He taught us to ride with respect, to live with joy, and to treasure every moment on and off the mountain. Des said his loss has left a space no one else can fill.

We’ll miss the early morning spins with him leading the way, the quiet chats and laughs at the top of a climb, the way he always knew the best track to take. We’ll miss the laughter, the stories, the helmet always in his hand, even when he wasn’t on the bike.

Jimmy taught us more than just how to ride the mountain, he showed us how to respect it, and each other. He lived by example, with kindness, humility, and a deep love for the land and the people around him. Eddie Doolan a life long friend said, as a team, we are heartbroken. But we are also grateful, grateful for the years we had, for the trails we shared, and for the memories that will live on every time we ride.

That plaque in the mountains is more than a tribute. It’s a promise. A promise that Jimmy McMahon, (Jimmy McTrack) will never be forgotten. His spirit will ride with us always, in every engine’s hum, every early dawn start, every quiet moment looking out over the Comeraghs. Ride in peace, Jimmy. You were one of a kind, and you will forever be one of us. From all Your brothers at the Clonmel Off Road Team

Rest in perfect peace, Jimmy. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Your tracks will never fade.

Your friends will never forget you.

Your trail never ends.

Forever remembered. Always riding with us in spirit.

Irish champion Eddie Doolan with team members.

Friends gather at Jimmy McMahon’s plaque on in the Comeraghs

The late Jimmy McMahon

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The hands that Rocked the Cradle, are ready to Rock Croke Park

WHEN TIME AND PLACE

intersect, some people refer to it as co-incidence, others as fate. The idea that certain moments can play a critical role in shaping the future, is a concept explored in literature, philosophy, and everyday experience, suggesting that sometimes, destiny and coincidence align. November 10th 1991, is a date burned in the psyche of anyone with even a passing interest in hurling in Cashel. The day Dan Breen finally made it to the City of the Kings, is still remembered fondly every time a chat about hurling arises in the town. The day they beat Holycross on Tom Semple’s field in Thurles. But, unbeknownst to those in Red and Green that morning, it was a household in Holycross that would seed hope for both Cashel and Tipperary hurling, three decades into the future.

On the opposing team that day in Thurles, starting on the bench, was a Jim Butler. And Jim had two sisters Catherine and Teresa (among four overall Margaret and Mary, the other two, along with a second brother John), who travelled in the hope they would see their team win a second consecutive county title. Cashel were very much the enemy that day. But although the girls left disappointed at full time, they were to play an central role in Cashel’s future. Within a short number of years, Teresa and Catherine had met, gone out with, and eventually married, two of their opponents that November

afternoon, TJ Connolly and Sean O Donoghue.

Teresa and TJ married first in 1994 and had three children, Eoghan, Laura and Ronan, while Catherine and Sean tied the knot in 2003, having five boys, Oisín, Brían, Ultan, Cormac and Tiernan. Of course, Eoghan and Oisín are the ones very much in the news of late, as both will hope to play significant roles in a Tipperary victory next Sunday, while the Mammies cheer themselves hoarse from the stands. And it’s from there, they too will puck every ball, shudder at every shoulder, celebrate every score, and hope not just for a win, but that the boys will also come home safe and satisfied.

Although the younger of the two sisters, Teresa is mother to the older of the two Cashel players, Eoghan. With hurling on both sides of his family, it’s not any wonder that Eoghan had a hurley in his hand from a very early age, and his mother would have walked the journey with him right through his underage career. With his ability marking him out as one to watch from early on, sometimes that expectation can be stifling. One thing he got from his maternal side, was a sense of calm, and an ability to take what came in his stride. Good and bad are common bedfellows, and sport like life often throws up challenges that can test. Those can be behind the scenes more often than in front of thousands of supporters, and Teresa is more than able to put perspective on that, which has given the young player a calmness to take whatever is thrown at him, in his stride.

ABOVE: Teresa, Catherine and Eoghan, with Brían, Ultan, Cormac and Tiernan.

Teresa, Catherine and Margaret Butler, with their mother Mary.

Special Report by Liam Browne

LEFT: Teresa and Eoghan Connolly, with Teresa’s mother Mary Butler.

Catherine has a slightly difference experience with her oldest boy, Oisín O Donoghue. It’s strange to even use the term “oldest boy” when referring to Oisín, because he seems to have burst on the scene like a comet into the consciousness of Tipperary supporters. Again, those in Cashel weren’t surprised when he ended up as a senior hurler for Tipperary, but it would be a brave person who would convince you that he knew it would be this soon, and this stellar. When Catherine heard he’d been called up earlier this year to Liam Cahill’s squad, she was delighted, but like most was thinking more in terms of hope than expectation as to win he’d become a regular fixture. But she too took it in her stride as much as Oisín did. And will be proud as punch

when, rather than if, her young man gets the call to cross the line on Sunday.

How the two Mammies react in Croke Park, will be a microcosm of Mammies and supporters across the Premier County and afar. Theresa admits to some superstitions around her game day, but wisely wouldn’t tell me what they were. There’s no point in jinxing it now, with the finish line in sight. But on match day, she says that nerves don’t really affect her. Catherine on the other hand, sees her strong non game personality disappear for seventy minutes or so, and feels the nerves that perhaps people think Oisín should, but doesn’t.

If that works for both, and it seems to so far, it’s not that bad a system. They’ve done the work behind the

Cashel King Cormacs Abú

After their heroics against Kilkenny in the semi-final, Cashel King Cormacs duo Oisin O’Donoghue and Eoghan Connolly are hoping for another good result against Cork on Sunday.

scenes. They washed the kits, made sure they were driven to games, fed and watered the boys. They’ve stood on sidelines up and down the county and country, seeing both victory and defeat, always having an arm to wrap around them. They listened to them when they were at home, or knew when to leave them alone with their own thoughts. And sometimes, they had to wipe away a tear, or have a stern word when something didn’t go the boy’s way. They kept them grounded, which allowed them to soar.

Their only regret? That one Mammy won’t be there on Sunday. Their own. Their Dad John, passed away in 1990, the year his beloved Holycross beat Cashel to win the county championship, so their mother Mary was their mainstay practically all their adult life. The very essence of the Irish mother, who planned the Butler Sundays around the other Holy Trinity in Tipperary homes, Mass, Mash and Match. With sons of her own pulling on jerseys, she too knew the importance of GAA to a Premier family. But she’d another love too, a small bet on a big race now and again. One of her favourite sayings was “If there weren’t hurlers and horses in Heaven, she was coming back”. It looks like they are, for Mary passed away barely two years ago, so will have to join her family in Croke Park, in spirit, in a seat beside her husband, and like us all, wish the best for her grandsons.

She had her time with them, loved them as they

loved her. No doubt she gave them little nuggets of advice here and there, but would have kept it simple. Firstly, do your best, enjoy your game and let the rest take care of itself. She’ll be keenly missed and fondly remembered. Teresa and Catherine will make certain of that.

For their part, they have simple wishes. Of course, it’s hard to admit a teensy bit of selfishness in wanting more than anything for Tipperary to win. We’ll forgive them that, because we share it with them. That the boys play well in their own game, and come home safely afterwards, is also a given. But what also gives them a massive pleasure, is looking around at a game, in the build-up before it, and the inevitable autopsy afterwards, and seeing the sheer joy and pleasure that family, friends and every supporter young and old get, and knowing that they have played a part in it. The sisters aren’t doing it for themselves; they’re doing it for everyone else too. They’ve rocked the cradle, now it’s time to rock Croke Park. - LB.

Catherine and Oisín O’Donoghue with Catherine’s mother, Mary Butler.

The Connolly and O’Donoghue families looking forward to Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

News from the Community

Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton

RECENT DEATH

Frank Gooney, Ballytarsna, Horse and Jockey.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ireland National Eucharistic and Marian Shrine Knock, Co. Mayo will take place on Sunday, 3rd August led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly.

The Pilgrimage programme commences at 2 pm with Rosary at 2.30 pm. Anointing of the sick at 3 pm. Concelebrated Mass fol-

lowed by Eucharistic Blessing. Rosary Procession to the Shrine and Blessing of Religious Objects.

Sacred Music on the day will be led by Cashel and Emly Diocesan Choir.

THE LATE JOSIE WHELAN

The death occurred on 29th June of Josie Whelan (nee Treacy), Park View Avenue West, Templemore, in the wonderful Care of Limerick Hospital.

Sister of William Treacy, Cloncleigh, Two-Mile-Borris. Prede-

Templederry

in religious education for Primary School with online delivery.

The Parish Office remains open each Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. The public may order Masses, Weddings, etc., or request information

From the Parish records. Phone 0504-52988. 087-6564933 or email templederryparishoffice@ gmail.com

ATU ST ANGELA’S, SLIGO

ATU St Angela’s in Sligo, is inviting applications for the following programme beginning Autumn 2025. Part-time certificate

The programme is open to qualified primary school teachers, qualified post primary school teachers who wish to transfer to primary school teaching.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 15th Augus, 2025. For more information contact Mary Kearns, Senior Administrator, School of Education, ATU St Angela’s, Lough Gill, Sligo. Or email mary.kearns@atu.ie

BEST OF LUCK

Best of luck to Jason Forde,

Moyne/Templetuohy

ST. MARY’S CEMETERY

MOYNE

Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Moyne this coming Friday, 18th July at 8pm. All are welcome.

TEMPLETUOHY BINGO

Continues each Thursday evening at 8.30pm. Your support would be appreciated.

TEMPLETUOHY COURSING

LOTTO

The jackpot now stands at 3,300. Lucky Dip winners last week were Catherine Maher, Templetuohy, Bridget Maher, Templetuohy, Sean Everard, Templetuohy, Catherine Campion, Errill.

MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB

Pride of place this week goes to Annie Ely (2nd U12 High Jump), Orlaith Costigan (3rd U12 High Jump) and Lily Murphy (3rd U12 Shot Putt) on their fantastic performances and national medals at last Sunday’s National B Track & Field Championships. Our nine individual athletes and three relay teams did the club proud on the day with many of them securing pb’s in their various events. Alana Spillane was our lone representative in action on the third day of the National Track & Field Championships held on Saturday and produced a

ceased by her parents Denis and Maude and nephew Declan.

Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Deeply mourned by her husband Michael, daughter Irene, son Michael, son-in-law Brian, daughter-in-law Edel, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Michael Corcoran and all the members and management of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team in The All Ireland Final next Sunday in Croke Park.

Safe travelling to everyone travelling to Dublin for the match.

TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in KENNEDYS, GLASTRIGAN and there was no outright winner of the Jackpot.

This week’s draw will be in MICHAEL HOGAN’S TEMPLEDERRY when the Jackpot will be €3,400.

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

Last week’s lotto draw took place on Monday, 7th July. The numbers drawn were 2, 15, 16, 30. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €5,600.

Congratulations to Eleanor Quirke who was the lucky ‘Match 3’ winner of €150.

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

SPLIT THE POT

The weekly split the pot draw was held on Wednesday, 9th July. A sum of €125 was on offer and the lucky winner was Martin Tobin, Killaghy Street. Congratulations Martin.

great performance and a new pb in the Girls U18 1,500mts.

Winner of last week’s Split the Bucket for €80 was Margaret Dunne, Ballacolla.

Thanks to all for your support for your continued support.

GAA, CAMOGIE, LGFA

The lotto jackpot will be €9,300 this week. The lucky dip winners last week were Mindy Doyle, Ger Everard, Joe Kennedy, Paddy Sweeney, Teresa Ryan, Tommy Greed.

This year’s Cúl Camp takes place from 21st-25th July and places are now open for booking –www.kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie/

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

CJ KICKHAMS GAA CLUB

The past week was a good onefor the club.

Tuesday night last saw our Junior A’s play a fancied Clonmel Óg side. It finished all square after an exciting finish, 219 to 4-13 with our goals coming from Danny Dunne, Graham Horan, Liam Doyle and Eoin Kelly.

On Wednesday night our under 19s received a walk over from

Kilsheelan/ Kilcash.

On Friday night our Junior A team were once again out and came away with a good win against Fethard on a scoreline of 0-19 to 1-14 to take a step closer to the quarter-finals.

Sunday morning saw our Junior B team beat Marlfield 1-16 to 2-10. This was the first ever championship win for a third team from Mullinahone. It’s a great achievement having three teams for such a small parish.

On Friday next, 18th July our Junior A team will play Carrick Swan in Cloneen at 19:30. Please come and support, it would be greatly appreciated.

MULLINAHONE VILLAGE

TIDY TOWNS

Weekly Village Clean Up will take place on this Thursday, 17th July at 7pm. All help would be hugely appreciated especially in the run up to judging. Please join us every Thursday evening and help us to keep Mullinahone looking it’s best!

If you can’t join us on Thursday, below are a few things that would greatly help us:

Please help by picking up any litter around the streets/housing

estates/sports grounds and approach roads.

#tidytownsireland #SDGs #volunteersmakeadifference

MULLINAHONE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB

The Intermediate team got their championship campaign off to a winning start on Sunday last, 13th July with a two-points win over Moycarkey/Borris. Their next round game is against Moyne/Templetuohy which is due to be played the weekend of 27th July.

On Thursday, 10th July, the U14 ladies took on Galtee Rovers/ St Pecaun’s in Mullinhone in the fourth-round game of their championship campaign. Mullinahone came away with comprehensive win on the night. The final score Mullinahone 11-10 Galtee Rovers 4-4.

ALL IRELAND FINAL

This Sunday, 20th July, the All Ireland Hurling Final will take place in Croke Park. For the first time ever Tipperary and Cork will face off in the final in what promises to be a thrilling game. Wishing Ballingarry’s Liam Cahill and the Tipperary team the very best of luck on the day.

CEMETERY MASS

Mass will be celebrated in Toem at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 23rd July.

OZANAM HOUSE

St. Vincent De Paul - The opening hours for Ozanam House are as follows: Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon.

Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4pm.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Friday night in the Community Centre. Great Prizes. Great night. All are welcome. A few new people are needed to help out with at the bingo, and

it is only about three hours once a month. Join our team, your help would be greatly appreciated.

LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL RAFFLE

Support the Cappawhite ladies and be in with a chance to win €250. Buy your tickets from any club member

All roads will lead to the Golden Kilfeacle GAA Complex this Thursday evening for our very special pre All Ireland Blue & Gold Bingo which will start at 8 pm with doors open at 6.30pm. There will be two lovely prizes for the most appropriately dressed Male and Female on the night. Books usual price. The shop will also be open for the duration of the bingo.

See you on Thursday evening.

GAA CLUB LOTTO

Golden/Kilfeacle GAA Club’s lotto jackpot now stands at €8,900. Tickets at just €2 are available

locally and online at our new link https://goldenkilfeaclegaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/golden-kilfeacle-gaa-club

Your support is very much appreciated.

KAYAKING

Kayaking season is in full swing now with Michael Lonergan andGolden Kayaking running trips all during the summer months

Check out their Facebook page for all videos and information. To book a place please contact Michael on +353 87 162 7000.

OUR VILLAGE With children off on summer holidays please keep in mind local

to visit

for

the

and, of

Golden Kilfeacle GAA walking track just to mention a few. Support local always UP TIPP All in our parish would like to wish the Tipperary senior hurling team and mentors the very best of luck this Sunday in the All-Ireland Hurling Final when they take on Cork in a first ever All-Ireland final between the sides.

Marcella Collins

Mullinahone

Sinead Moore

Eibhlis Purcell

Ena Ryan (B)

Gerry Bowe

Margaret Kennedy

Frances Delaney, Norah O’Meara, Kay Walsh, Evelyn Brennan and Geraldine Purcell all from the Active Retirement Club, Templemore at the recent Tipperary Age Friendly Exhibition in Thurles.

BLUE & GOLD BINGO

amenities

such as Athassel Abbey in Golden, Marlhill Open Farm in New Inn, The Island in Golden

Picnics, the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle and walkway,

River Suir walkway in Golden, Thomastown Castle,

course,

News from the Community

New Inn/Knockgraffon

SUMMER INVITE TO OUR SENIOR CITIZENS

Parish Links extends a warm invitation to an afternoon of delightful entertainment and friendly conversation on Sunday, 27th July, from 2pm to 5pm at New Inn Community Centre.

Join us as “The Men’s Shed” provides enjoyable performances that are sure to lift your spirits.

Light refreshments will be served, creating the perfect atmosphere for connection and community. Please RSVP by this Friday, 18th July, to Esther at 086 3583719, Mary O’Donnell at 086 3821809, or any committee member, for an idea of numbers attending.

We look forward to seeing you there! Parish Links Committee CEMETERY MASSES

Remembering our loved ones

The annual mass for KNOCKGRAFFON is on Wednesday next, 23rd July. This Mass is at 7.30pm, weather permitting, otherwise at the nearest Church. All are welcome.

SUMMER CUL CAMP

Rockwell Rovers Cul camp will

be held on the week 11th to 15th August.

Booking is now open on the link here: https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO

Results from Monday, 7th July.

Numbers drawn 10, 15, 21 & 29, No outright winner(s).

Lucky dip x4: Mary Egan (Seller: Michael Purcell), Noel Hogan (Seller: Michael Purcell), David Byrne (RR), Billy Smith (RR).

Congratulations to June lucky dip monthly winner of €500, Camillus Croke (Seller: RR). This week’s Jackpot is €12,400. Many thanks for your continued support.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL

Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Mary Anne Healy / Eileen White with 11 games.

In joint second place were brothers Vincent/Billy Phelan, Martina Kelly/Angela Barrett, Liam Harty/John Cooney, Mags O’Dwyer /Mas Loughnane, Michael O’Gorman/Tony Donaghy with nine games each.

Table prizes to Patsy Hartigan / Jim Whelan and Donal O’Dwyer / Sandra English. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea and refreshments.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

GROUP

“Are you struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one?”

Our support group provides a safe and welcoming space for you to meet and connect with people in similar circumstances. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Meetings will take place bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more info contact Pauline on 087 1374226 or email sothtipphospice@hotmail.com

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to Gerry Dorothy and family, Our Lady’s Road, New Inn on the passing of his sister Martha Scott who died in England. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Mass this Sunday, 20th July at 9.30am at Knockgraffon church. May she rest in peace.

Ballingarry

FAMINE 1848 WALK 2025

This year’s Annual Famine 1848 Walk will take place on next Saturday week from the Young Ireland and National Flag Monument in the village of The Commons (eircode E41 YX61) to Famine Warhouse 1848 (the OPW National Heritage Museum eircode E41 XK23) on Saturday, 26th July at 3pm.

We are proud that the Walk will be led this year by local Senator Imelda Goldsboro, Spokesperson on Transport, Social Protection and Rural Affairs.

Imelda is the first Ballingarry Senator in Seanad Éireann since the foundation of the State.

The Walk commemorates all those who suffered and died during the Great Famine and the Young Ireland 1848 Rising. The Warhouse has many exhibits and artefacts which trace the history of the Famine / mass emigration, the rebellion, high treason trials and the penal exile of the Young Ireland leaders to Australia many of whom escaped to the United States of America. The Famine Rebellion is seen in the context

of 1848 as Europe’s year of revolutions in France, Germany, Italy, Austria and Hungary.

Access to the ground floor is of the site possible for visitors with disabilities. There will be music on the day by Ceól Cáirde and friends.

Refreshments will be provided.

All are welcome.

MASS TIMES

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

Catholic Radio programme

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

Mass Cards /Bouquet Cards are available in the Sacristy.

When tending the graves of your loved ones, please take home all old flowers/debris etc.

GRAVEYARD MASSES

All of our graveyard Masses took place last week – St. Joseph’s Cemetery: Rosary on Wednesday; Old Church Graveyard: also on Wednesday; Church Grounds & Sacred Heart cemetery on Fri-

day July 11th

– this did not take place in the grounds but indoors in the Church, even though it was a beautiful sunny evening.

BALLINGARRY G.A.A. & CAMOGIE CLUB

GAA Lotto No’s: 2-3-10-23. No outright winner: €40 to: Carole Shinquin; Katie Ryan, Glengal; Kathleen Kelly, Main St, Ballingarry; Tom Fotzpatrick, Grange; Liam Griffin, on-line.

A further draw was held on Tuesday, 15th July for €5,400. Full results in next week’s edition. NO JOY FOR INTERMEDIATE HURLERS

Results: South Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Final: Ballingarry failed to beat Kilsheelan / Kilcash on Saturday in Clonmel Sportsfield on the scoreline: 1-20 to 0-12.

WE WANT TWO LIAMS! Best wishes to Liam Cahill and his charges in the All-Ireland final against Cork next Sunday in Croke Park. “Tiobraid Árann Abú”. We want the two Liams back in Tipperary on Monday next!

Blessing of Graves in Fourmilewater on this Wednesday evening

Wednesday, 16th July, Fourmilewater, 6pm blessing of graves in Kilronan Cemetery, 7pm Mass and blessing of graves in Cemetery. Refreshments served in Ballymacrbry Community Hall afterwards.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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

ANNUAL CYCLE

Ballysloe annual Louise Guilfoyle 6km, 8km or 10km cycle takes place this Saturday 19th July. Registration 1pm followed by music and dance, celebrating 10 years of Ballysloe Tidy Towns.

THE ROSARY

The Rosary will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto, Glengoole on weekday evenings at 6pm, Saturday before 6pm Mass and Sunday 12 noon.

CEMETERY MASSES

The following dates has been set for the annual cemetery masses in the parish. All Mass times will be at 7.30pm. Thursday, 31st July, Fennor Cemetery; Tuesday, 12th August, Boulick Cemetery.

19th ANNUAL FAMINE 1848 WALK

The 19th Annual Famine 1848

Walk will be led by Senator Imelda Goldsboro on Saturday, 26th July at 3pm starting at the National Flag monument in The Commons and proceeding to the Famine Warhouse 1848. Music and refreshments, all are welcome.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

The Cashel and Emly Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 3rd August led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly.

The pilgrimage programme commences at 2pm with Rosary, followed by Anointing of the Sick, concelebrated Mass, Rosary Procession and Blessing of Religious Objects.

Sacred Music on the day will be led by Cashel and Emly Diocesan Choir.

We look forward to welcoming Pobal Ailbhe to Knock Shrine on our Diocesan Day.

GORTNAHOE BINGO

Bingo will continue this Saturday evening at 4.00pm with doors opening from 3.00pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a

special €500 game. Your continued support is always appreciated by the Committee.

TUESDAY BRIDGE

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

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Ailish Thompson who won €200 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 July is in aid of Gortnahoe Tidy Towns.

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

BEST WISHES TO LIAM AND TIPPERARY

Best wishes to Liam Cahill and the Tipperary team in the All Ireland hurling final this Sunday in Croke Park.

Richard Dunne

Sandra English

Jimmy Maher

An Active Retirement group from Nenagh at the recent exhibition in Thurles were from left to right: Denis Bartley, David Slattery, Paddy Cahalan, Mary Stephens, Malachy Hoolan and Michael Foyle.

At the Retired Teachers Association of Ireland stand at the recent Age Friendly Exhibition in Thurles were from left: Lucy Ryan, Mary Fogarty, Pat Tedford, Mary O’Donnell, and Olive Heffernan.

News from the Community

Holycross/Ballycahill

SHEELAGH NA GIG

UNRAVELLING AN ENIGMA

Presentation and Talk in

The Dormitory (upstairs over the shop) in Holycross Abbey (E41PH01) on Wednesday, 30th July from 8 to 9.30pm. Price €5 per person (includes Tea and a Treat). Pay at the door, all are welcome.

HOLYCROSS VILLAGE MARKET

The next Market will take place

OOLA

OOLA COMMUNITY ALERT

If you wish to join Oola Community Alert Please contact 087 6634547 or you can request a form via email from oolacommunityalert@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bingo every Tuesday at 8 pm sharp. Cards Progressive 45 Drive Thursday at 8pm sharp.

Results 10th June, 1st prize, Pakie Jones & Ger Conway, 2nd prize, Pat Ryan & Paul Ryan Table Prizes, Tom Butler & John Ryan

OOLA YOUTH CLUB

Junior Club 5 - 6.30 pm Senior Club 6.30 - 8 pm

Fr James is 50!

All the community is invited to the 50th Birthday Celebration for Fr. James which is planned for Sunday, 10th August, 2025.

on Sunday, July 27th from 11am to 2pm when we will be hosting our Barking Mad DOG SHOW

There will be a Dog Show in aid of Mo Chara Animal Rescue. There will be 7 categories with great prizes up for grabs. To register please contact 089-4109309 or email thevillagemarketholycross@gmail.com by Thursday, 24th July or you can register on the day. We will also have our

usual traders and some new ones, if you are interested in becoming a vendor at any of our markets please get in touch via email, Facebook or Instagram.

COLLECTION FOR CLERGY

The Clergy Summer Collection will be taken up at all masses this weekend. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Envelopes can be left into collection bags, the Sacristy or the Parish Office.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB

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

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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

There will be 3pm Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Clogheen followed by celebration in St. Paul’s Community Hall, Clogheen.

Please confirm if you will be attending by the 2nd August by completing the form and returning it to the box at the following locations (form also at same locations):Clogheen Church & XL Shop, Maureen’s Burncourt & Church, Ballyporeen PO & Church.

Sologhead

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW

We had no winner to last week’s jackpot of €3,100 which has now been increased to €3,200 for Draw of Monday night last, 14th July.

The following took the runners-up prizes, €50 to Niall Butler Online, €25 each to Terry Crowe Davitt St Tipperary, Dina Ryan Rosegreen, Phillip Doherty Snr and Tommy Cronin.

The seller’s prize went to Hilda Franklin.

ST NICHOLAS AFC

The winner of their 50/50 fundraiser for Wednesday, 9th July, was Megan Stokes who won €233, her second time to collect the top prize within two weeks while Mike Dundon won the free

Christmas Draw entry for €1,000.

GAA NEWS

Sologhead travelled to Rosegreen on Sunday last for round three of the West Junior B Hurling Championship and despite a strong all round performance it was not enough to see off Rosegreen who remain unbeaten following a 3-21 to 2-11 victory.

GAA RESULTS

Junior B Hurling, Rosegreen 3-21 Sologhead 2-11

U13D Hurling, Sologhead / Emly 2-1 The Kickhams 0-1

U13 D Hurling, Cashel KCs 2-1 Sologhead / Emly 0-1.

GAA FIXTURES

Thursday, 17th July, U15C Hurling, Sologhead / Emly v

Drangan/Cloneen

GAA LOTTO

GAA Lotto results Tuesday, 1st July: Numbers drawn were: 5, 8, 15, 24. No outright jackpot winner.

There were five ‘Match 3’ winners were Kate Maher Ryan, John & Trish Strappe, Louise Mullally, Siobhán Dunne and Chris & Mairead Foley who won €20 each. Congrats.

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 7, 18, 28, 30. No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday, 29th July 29 a jackpot of €16,000. Don’t miss out, play online or in your local shops, pubs, garages or hairdressers and it could be you.

GAA CLUB’S ASTRO TURF PITCH DEVELOPMENT

John Quirke South Tipperary

Junior A Hurling: Clonmel Og 2-26 Fr Sheehys 3-14.

Our next game is on Friday evening against Killenaule in Ned Hall Park, Clonmel at 7.30 pm.

U19B Hurling: Knockmeladown Gaels 5-14 Skeheenarinky 1-15.

Minor A Hurling: Kilsheelan Kilcash/Grangemockler Ballyneale 2-14 Knockmealdown Gaels 3-9.

U15 C Hurling: Fr Sheehys 9-15 Clonakenny 3-2.

U13B Hurling: Fr Sheehys 3-9

Ballingarry 3-7

BEST OF LUCK TO TIPP

We wish the Tipperary team all the best in the All Ireland hurling final on Sunday.

FR SHEEHY’S LOTTO

Numbers drawn: 15, 20, 21, 22. No outright jackpot winner.

There were two ‘Match 3’ winners of €75 each: Tommy White online; Jessica, Harry & Darragh c/o Kevin Fitzpatrick

Jackpot next week €7,650 in Ryan’s Bar Burncourt. Thanks for your continued support.

St. Patrick’s GAA Club will hold a development information evening in Cloneen hall on this Friday July 18 at 8 pm. The purpose of this event is to display the plans for the Astro pitch which the club proposes to develop.

Plan drawings, photomontages and 3D video of the proposed development will be on display. This is an open invitation to all parishioners to come and see what’s been proposed and to give their views.

We look forward to seeing you.

JUNIOR HURLING

Our Junior A and B Hurlers were out last weekend in the 3rd Round of their respective Championships. First up were the Junior A’s who took on Grangemockler in Pairc na nEalai Carrick last Saturday evening. After a tight game we edged it on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-17.

Our Junior A’s play Ballylooby-Castlegrace on this Saturday in Ned Hall Park at 6.00.

Our Junior B’s took on Moyle Rovers last Sunday in Fethard and won on a scoreline of 3-17 to 2-9.

Next game for our Junior B Hurlers is Cahir on Sunday 27th July at 12.00 in Fethard.

UNDER 15 HURLING

On Thursday evening last our under 15 hurlers defeated Clerihan by 4-14 to 2-14 in Anner Park Cloneen.

The team was: Rhys Davies, Jack Slattery, Eoin O’Brien, Eddie Hayden, Jack Ryan, Turlough Moroney, Robbie O’Brien, James Egan, Jack Gleeson, Mikey O’Brien, Billy Purcell, Darragh Fitzgerald, Daniel Lee, Tom Butler, Aidan Morrissey, Rory O’Brien, Mark Carroll.

UNDER 17 HURLING

On Monday week last our under 17 hurlers took on St. Mary’s in Clonmel Sportsfield and suffered a heavy defeat of 7-17 to 1-7.

The team was Jamie Holohan, Mikey Slattery, Dane Outram, Eoin O’Brien, Paddy O’Brien, Nathan Gleeson, Turlough Moroney, Eoin Horan, James Egan, Tiernan O’Brien, Bobby Purcell, Donncha Foley, Aidan Morrissey, Jack Gleeson, Darragh Fitzgerald, Billy Purcell, Eddie Hayden.

With nine of our team under 15 we were unfortunate to meet such a strong St. Mary’s side who were fielding a full side of players all over the age of 15.

UNDER 13 HURLING

On Monday week last in Anner Park Cloneen our under 13 hurlers defeated St. Marys by 7-3 to 4-4.

The team was: Tiernan McMahon, Jack Doran, Mark Carroll, Alex Lawrence, Rory O’Brien, Jack Clancy, Bobby Clancy, Lory Corbett, Liam Egan, Derrie Fleming Doherty, Rory Lee, Dillon Noonan.

SOUTH TIPP JUNIOR A HURLING FIXTURES

Sat July 19 in Ned Hall Park Clonmel at 6.00 St. Patricks V Balylooby-Castlegrace

Rosegreen, Rosegreen 7pm

Thursday, 17th July, U13D Hurling Sologhead /Emly v Arravale Rovers, STPark7pm Friday, 18th July, West Junior A Football Championship, Sologhead v Emly, Emly 7.30pm. Monday, 21st July, U13B Hurling, Sologhead / Emly v Golden / Kilfeacle, Golden 7.30pm.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

A reminder to parents that the Sologhead GAA Club Summer Camp in association with St. Nicholas AFC and Sologhead LGFA will hold a Summer Camp at Sologhead GAA Grounds on Thursday and Friday, 24th/25th , for 6 to 11 year olds. The cost is €30 per child.

Sun July 27 in Monroe at 7.00

St. Patricks V Cahir

SOUTH TIPP JUNIOR B HURLING FIXTURES

Sun July 27 in Fethard at 12.00

St. Patricks V Cahir

Sun Aug 10 in Monroe at 12.00 St. Patricks V Marlfield

U13 HURLING FIXTURE

Wed July 23 in Grangemockler at 6.45 Grangemockler-Ballyneale V St. Patricks

U15 HURLING FIXTURES

Thurs July 17 in Ballyporeen at 7.15 Skeheenarinky V St. Patricks

Thurs July 24 in Monroe at 6.15 Moyle Rovers V St. Patricks

Thurs July 31 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00 St. Patricks V Kilsheelan-Kilcash

Thurs Aug 7 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00 St. Patricks V Clonmel Óg

Thurs Aug 14 in Cahir GAA Park at 7.15 Cahir V St. Patricks

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

Thurs Sept 4 in Grangemockler at 6.45 Grangemockler-Ballyneale V St. Patricks

U17 HURLING FIXTURES

Mon July 28 in Newcastle at 7.00 Newcastle V St. Patricks Mon Aug 11 in Anner Park at 7.00 St. Patricks V Thurles Gaels Mon Sept 8 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00 St. Patricks V Durlas

Under 19 Football South Quarter Final

Wed July 23 in Cahir at 7.30 St. Patricks V Ballyporeen

Under 19 Hurling Fixture

Wed July 30 St. Patricks V Clonmel Óg.

BEST OF LUCK TO TIPP

St

Tommy Fitzgerald

Nicholas Moroney

Donna Quinlan

Martina Kinane, Marie Maher, Betty Ryan, Rita Ryan and Brendan O’Brien at the ALONE stand at the recent Age Friendly Exhibition held at the Dome in Thurles.

News from the Community

FETHARD NEWS

‘Our Lady of Fethard’ may return?

On Sunday morning mass at the Augustinian Abbey on, July 13, Fr Henry MacNamara OSA, mentioned an email he received from Clare Brophy, Augustinian archivist, about the possibility of returning the statue of ‘Our Lady of Fethard’ back to Fethard. This would be a great attraction to have the statue back in the Augustinian Abbey again and it’s great that discussions are now taking place as to the feasibility.

Fr. Henry went on to mention some of the history of ‘Our Lady of Fethard’ which was hidden in a tunnel under the Abbey in the 17th century at the time of the Cromwellian invasion and was not discovered again until 1900. The statue is oak and measures 67 centimetres in height. It consists of the Blessed Virgin Mother supporting the child Jesus on her left hand. It is estimated to be of

Flemish origin and dated 17th century. The statue was venerated in the Abbey. Then, as Cromwell came to town, the statue was hidden in the secret tunnel underneath the Abbey and was discovered in the tunnel around 1900 and for the next seventy years it was again venerated in the Abbey. In 1974, the then Prior, Fr. Anthony Leddin OSA, sent the statue to the National Museum in Dublin to assess the origin and age. There it continues to rest. Patricia O’Leary, who has written a few articles on the Abbey statue, one in The Irish Catholic in September 1999 and another in the English magazine Catholic Life, entitled her articles ‘Our Lady of Fethard’. This seems an apt and fitting title for this little statue of Our Lady and Child which has been in the Abbey for at least 450 years

United Arab Emirates Rose visits Fethard Day Care Centre

Every second year the Dubai Rose Centre selects a Rose to go back to Ireland and take part in The Rose of Tralee festival. This year for the first time they selected a United Arab Emirates Rose to attend the festival in 2025.

Ceiline O’Meara, was picked as the UAE Rose for this year’s Rose of Tralee contest.

Ceiline is the granddaughter of the very proud Nora O’Meara from Cloneen and daughter of Jimmy and Eleanor O’Meara.

Ceiline is a primary school teacher and musician from Limerick, currently based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is currently on a career break from Scoil an Spioraid

Naoimh, Limerick. She is now teaching in Sharjah, UAE, and is incredibly proud to be the first UAE Rose to represent each of the seven Emirates in Tralee this year.

Ceiline is a very talented young lady and generous with her time, she entertained the staff and clients at Fethard Day Care Centre with some beautiful music played on her harp. Afterwards she was presented with a bouquet of roses from the Convent Garden. We w ish her the very best of luck in this year’s Rose of Tralee contest. We hope Celine and her family enjoy the next few weeks ahead. Everybody at Fethard & District Day Care will be cheering her on.

Art in the Garden!

Free drop on art session will take place at the River Garden, Watergate, Fethard (Google maps: 52.465175, -7.696317) or if bad weather the Free drop in sessions will move indoors at the Convent Community Hall, Fethard, on Saturday, July 26, from 11am to

12.30pm, and from 2pm to 3.30pm. All ages 8-88 are Welcome!

The artists attending are Katy Goodhue and Lucy Moore, in conjunction with Fethard Tidy Towns For further information contact Lucy 086 0756448. No Experience necessary!

by Joe Kenny

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, July 20, 2025, to the music of, ‘Limelight’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes refreshments.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 13, and 20. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Kathleen Maher Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, July 10, 2025, will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Jackpot won

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for July 8, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 7, 8, 15 and 29. We had one lucky Jackpot winner of €30,000 who was Martin Fogarty, and we congratulate him wholeheartedly. We had three Match 3 winners who received €40 each: Eleanor Cummins, Gemma Kelly and John Cahill. One lucky dip winner received €100: John Kenrick. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, when the jackpot is €2,000.

Died Recently

The death has occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025, of Breda Slattery (née Hogan), Rathronan, Clonmel, and formerly of Drumdeel, Fethard, and Carron, Cashel. Breda died peacefully in the wonderful care of Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel. Pre-deceased by her parents Denis and Catherine Hogan, brothers Thomas, Right Rev. Archdeacon Denis, Dan and his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by her devoted husband John, daughters Anne, Catherine and Mairéad, son Bill, daughter-in-law Orla, sons-inlaw Mike and Paul. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Evan, Ethan, Katie, Niamh, Aoife, Seán and Ciarán, nephew Denis Hogan and niece Marie Hogan, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem mass took place at St. John the Baptist Church, Powerstown on Monday, July 14, with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Breda Rest in Peace.

The late Breda Slattery

Ceiline O’Meara entertaining the staff and clients at Fethard Day Care Centre with some beautiful music played on her harp. Ceiline is the granddaughter of the very proud Nora O’Meara from Cloneen and daughter of Jimmy and Eleanor O’Meara.

Ceiline O’Meara (right), United Arab Emirates Rose, is photographed with her proud grandmother Nora O’Meara from Cloneen, at Fethard and District Day Care Centre, where Nora is a regular client.

Photographed with ‘Our Lady of Fethard’ at Dublin Museum on July 5, 2012 are L to R: Gus Fitzgerald, Liam Cloonan and Fr. Martin Crean OSA.

week in SPORT

Harrington

Yvonne jumps for the Homes for Hounds

Due to the sweltering heat over the weekend it was decided to cancel greyhound racing at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on both Friday and Sunday evenings. Indeed many greyhound racing venues were closed over the weekend due to the high temperatures. Greyhound welfare is always the priority with owners travelling and cancelling fixtures was the correct thing to do with both Friday night and Sunday night’s cards to be completed at a later date.

The final of The Jim Scully 550 Stake at Clonmel and the final of The Tipperary Cup at Thurles will just have to wait a week for conclusion which will add to the excitement for next weekend.

So, with no racing, all eyes switched to a very big event happening on Sunday last in County Offaly. One of the prominent members and driving force behind The Tipperary Homes for Hounds, Yvonne Harrington, was doing a parachute jump to raise funds and support for the organisation. Clonbullogue Airfield at Clonard was the venue and at 4 o’clock, Yvonne took that huge leap for The Homes for Hounds.

Since March, the organisation has rehomed some 28 greyhounds to Italy and are aiming to find homes for 30 more during September in Italy and Czechia. It is a wonderful organisation which is being highlighted by Yvonne Harrington’s fantastic photography highlighting the beautiful greyhound being rehomed.

Greyhounds make fantastic pets and deserve the love and care from people when their racing career has come to an end. Kind, dorsal, and adorable and despite their seemingly big frames they are really cuddly to have about the home which make lifelong friends with those that care for them.

The Tipperary GOBA with Clonmel and Thurles Greyhound tracks have united through some fantastic well meaningful people driving this initiative and to date

is very well backed by some of Tipperary’s top trainers like Graham Holland, Jennifer O’Donnell, Adam Dunford and up and coming trainer Emer Dunne and many more.

Yvonne’s parachute jump is special and can be followed on The Homes for Hounds Facebook page where there is a Go Fund Me Page where all support would be really appreciated.

Yvonne’s partner Geoff Parnaby, who incidentally has a runner in the final of The Tipperary Cup in Thurles and is vice chairperson of The Tipperary Homes for Hounds will be there to support this jump.

Yvonne is a real presence at all greyhound events on track and field with her camera as well as at Horse Trotting events is a very accomplished photographer and her work has been seen worldwide. A

smile on her face and experienced miles on the old body clock this is a fantastic moment in her rather exciting career with the aim to raise much need funds for this very worthy cause and see our retired greyhound get the homes they truly deserve.

Anyone wishing to contribute to The Tipperary Homes for Hounds can contact either of the tracks and will be directed accordingly.

From all in the greyhound owners and trainers especially in Tipperary and surrounding counties we would like to congratulate Yvonne for the massive fund-raising event. Her promotion thus far has been the driving force to get it over the line with the aim to see more and more greyhounds get homes that they deserve where they can bring happiness to those that take them on as lifelong pets.

A recent winner at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium was Minor Bale pictured with Donal O’Connor.

A recent winner at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium was Oakland Sally with handler Eric Keane.

A recent winner at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium was Marlfield Endo with trainer Richie Brannigan.

Well known Greyhound Racing supporter Yvonne Harrington pictured high in the sky during her Parachute Jump in County Offaly on Sunday last in aid of the Homes for Hounds

The Homes for Hounds organisation has rehomed some 28 greyhounds, like these two retired greyhounds above, to Italy and are aiming to find homes for 30 more soon in Italy and Czechia.

Back on Terra Firma and with a Certificate from the Irish Parachute Club to prove it, Yvonne Harrington was delighted to have made the big jump for the Homes for Hounds charity.

News from the Community

Burncourt

FR. JAMES’ 50TH

CELEBRATION

BIRTHDAY

All in the local communities are invited to the 50th Birthday Celebration for Fr. James – Sunday, 10th August. Mass will be at 5pm in St. Mary’s Church, Clogheen followed by celebration in St. Paul’s Community Hall, Clogheen.

Please confirm if you will be attending by 2nd August by completing the form and returning it to the box at the following locations (form also at same locations): Clogheen Church and XL Shop, Maureen’s Shop Burncourt and Church, Ballyporeen Post Office and Church.

“AS IT WAS AT THE LODGE”

“As It Was at the Lodge” on Saturday, 26th July and Sunday, 27th July 27 allow you to step back in time and explore the elegance of the Victorian era at Mountain Lodge through an engaging live demonstration of historical costume and period dress.

This captivating presentation led by knowledgeable costume historian Melissa Shiels, will bring 19th-century fashion to life with a Talk (Free) on both dates and Melissa will be costumed and available throughout the day for questions and photo opportunities.

Also free on both days is a Demonstration of what would constitute a Victorian Picnic Basket and on Sunday Butter Churning and Wool Spinning.

Ticketed activities on Saturday are. A Plein Air Painting Workshop with Deirdre Dunne,Floral Art with Glengarra Flower & Garden Club and Bygone Bites - the Preparation and Presentation of the fare and cuisine of the era with

Galty Foods.

The Ticketed Workshop on Sunday is one on Willow Weaving with Eileen Feely.

All Ticketed Events must be pre-booked on www.eventbrite. com (plus booking fee) or contact Breeda on 087 6967661 and 086 159 7719 (no booking fee).

An added bonus is that there will be a free shuttle bus from Glengarra carpark on both days and all are welcome to the Lodge on both days for tea/coffee & cake (€6). This Event is assisted by Creative Ireland at Tipperary Heritage Office.

HOEDOWN IN THE SHED

Take out the Boots, the Hat and the Bandana and get ready to Dance at the Hoedown in the Shed at Burncourt Community Hall on Friday, 25th July from 8-11pm with Ryan Phoenix.

Tickets from 086-8196733.

Food served but BYOB LATE PAT TOBIN

As a Community, all were shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Pat (Fagan). Our deepest condolences to Pat’s wife Mags, daughters Aisling, Katie, Sinéad, Maeve and grandson Ollie.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Pat’s brothers and sisters David, Mary, Seamus, John, Maurice and Margaret, Aunt Joan Lonergan, sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Pat, wife Mags and daughters and the extended Tobin family have been constant initiators and supporters of community fundraisers in Burncourt and other local communities willing and generously giving of time, energy

Kilsheelan/Kilcash

Congratulations to our Intermediate hurlers who defeated ballyingarry on Saturday evening last in Clonmel on a scoreline of 1-20 to 0-12, well done to players, mentors and management for having prepared so diligently for this contest, again well done to all.

CÚL CAMP 2025

Starting on Monday, 21st, the day after the All-Ireland hurling final. Book your place online. Best wishes to our All-Ireland hurling final team on Sunday next.

KILSHEELAN UNITED

SLIEVENAMON CELTIC

TSDL Girls U12 Division 1: Slievenamon Celtic FC 1-0 Clonmel Town FC.

TSDL Boys U13 Championship: Slievenamon Celtic 7-1 Ballingarry FC

and resources.

This was particularly so with Burncourt Hospice Group and Skeheen Vintage Club over the years where his input was unceasing and by whom Pat’s loss will be greatly felt.

Never seeking the limelight, Pat gave unstintingly. A Tipperary man to the core, a gentleman with a greeting for all and a family man beyond all else to whom we offer our prayers and thoughts.

Rest easy Pat in that “safe place in our hearts where no storm or night or pain can reach you “

GERRY HAWKINS RIP

In oll health for some time, Gerry passed to his eternal reward last week. Living for a number of years on what is referred to locally as the ‘top road,’ Gerry was a pleasure to meet at Maureen’s Shop after what was to him a leisurely spin on his bicycle often only a lead up to a more lengthy run to Cahir or Mitchelstown in all kinds of weather.

Legendary and immensely admired for his work with youth and sports of all type, Gerry was a staunch follower of the Blue and Gold.

Gerry will be remembered in the community as being so unassuming and courteous in his dealings with all he met.

We offer our condolences to Gerry’s loving family, his brother Tom, sister Emily, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

Rest Easy Gerry.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

“July is that cousin who arrives with no warning, drenched in the sun and dripping in nostalgia.”

- Unknown

Galtee Rovers’ player Reuben Grace pictured with the Daryl Darcy Cup.. Reuben brought the cup along before the holidays to Tankerstown National School, along with with James Russell, chairman of Galtee Rovers, Noreen Ní Maoldomhnaigh, School Principal, and Liam Bergin, former headmaster. In a thrilling Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Phase 1 Final (Daryl Darcy Cup) in May, Reuben helped Tipperary to a 1-16 to 1-14 win, in a thrilling decider that needed extra-time to separate the sides.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUN’S

On Friday, in New Inn, our Junior A hurlers, who had already qualified for the West semi-finals, were defeated by Cashel King Cormacs, in a group game, on a score of 2-21 to 0-22.

Our Junior B hurlers lost two West Championship games in Bansha recently. On Monday July 7th Golden Kilfeacle won by 4-19 to 1-12 and on Sunday Knockavilla Kickhams won by 2-21 to 2-9.

The Under 19B West Hurling championship match was not played, Cappawhite were awarded a walkover. Rockwell Rosegreen are the other team in the three-team group.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha

Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s

3 for €5, are available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media pages. ANNUAL BANSHA SHOW CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

The annual church gate collection for Bansha Show will be held on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of July in Kilmoyler and Bansha. Your support for this collection will be greatly appreciated. This year’s Show will take place on Wednesday, 20th August.

We look forward to seeing you there.

50/50 DRAW

Congratulations to Tom Hickey on scooping €310 in our latest draw, keep playing to be in with a chance.

SLIEVENAMON SUNDAY 1848 ANNUAL CLIMB

This year’s climb will take place on Sunday next, 20th July starting at midday.

Refreshments afterwards in Kehoe’s in Kilcash plus All-Ireland hurling final and much more.

KILSHEELAN TIDY TOWNS

Well done to all who organised and supported the BBQ on Saturday last, weather was wonderful, support was top class and a great time had by all.

KILSHEELAN KILCASH

PARISH NOTES

Graveyard Mass and Blessing of the graves will take place on Fri-

Our Youths and junior return to training this week, please keep an eye on our social for training times.

day, 15th August at 7.30pm in the old cemetery Kilsheelan. Collection will be taken up for upkeep of the graveyards.

CONDOLENCES

Deepest sympathies to the Walsh family on the passing of Dick after a long illness bravely borne.

To his wife Ann, daughter Anna, son Stephen sister Eileen and extended family we offer our deepest sorrow.

Dick a native of Mullinahone will long be remembered for his business expertise in “Dicks Deli” where he pioneered the delicatessen business in the town, a man ahead of his time.

His love of Tipperary hurling and also a great supporter all his life and a fervent club supporter, loving to discuss their fortunes at every opportunity.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

GAA NEWS

Ballylooby/Castlegrace Development Lotto Draw on 1st July. No outright jackpot winner, one ‘Match 3’ winner: John Myles. Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 18 and 20.Next week’s jackpot €5,200

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

50/50 DRAW

In the 50/50 draw last Friday, 11th July, the winner was Pat Phelan

SHANRAHAN CEMETERY

MASS

Shanrahan Cemetery Mass is planned to take place this Wednesday, 16th July at 7 pm SONG FOR TIPP

Big shout out to our Under 9

Coach David Williams who has released a song for the Tipperary Team ahead of the All Ireland Final (Well done David)

G-O-T-I-P-P-G-O

Fill the Hill with Blue & Gold

G-O-T-I-P-P-G-O

Give the ball to Jason Forde Up The Premier!!

South Tipperary Under 15B

Hurling Result: Ballylooby/Castlegrace 3-14 Grangemockler/ Ballyneale 2-13

South Tipperary Under 19B

Hurling Result: Knockmealdown Gaels 5-14 Skeheenarinky 1-15

SYMPATHY

Sympathy to the family, relatives, school friends & Community of New- Castle on the trag-

ic passing of young school girl: Freya Tobin on Friday, 11th July. The death occurred of Patrick Tobin, Clogheenafishogue, Ballylooby. We extend our sympathy to his wife Margaret, daughters Aisling, Katie, Sinead and Maeve, grandson Ollie, brothers, sisters, aunt, extended family relatives & friends. Pat’s funeral mass took place is St Kieran’s Church Ballylooby followed by burial in adjoining cemetery on Thursday, July 10th.

Sympathy is also extended to the family and relatives of Elmary. Butler late of Castlelyons and Cahir who was laid to rest in St Mary’s Cemetery, Cahir after her funeral Mass in Doneraile on Thurdays last, 10th July. May they rest in peace.

Breeda Fitzgerald

Bansha/Kilmoyler

Michael Barry

Kathleen Moloney

Declan Geoghegan

jackpot is €2,150. Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Megan Tynan, Lorraine Nugent, Peter Scanlon and John O’Brien. Seller’s prize €20: Maura Flynn. Tickets, €2 each or

GAA

Lattin/Cullen into semis after win over Cappa’

Gleeson Concrete West Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship LATTIN/CULLEN 2-19

CAPPAWHITE 1-12

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Annacarty

Lattin/Cullen secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship following a comfortable victory over Cappawhite at a sun-drenched Annacarty on Friday evening. An early Timmy Clarke goal gave them a platform to build on and a Mark Russell goal early in the final quarter saw them seal a comfortable victory.

The opening five minutes was a fairly even affair with the sides level on three separate occasions.

Neil Clancy and Diarmuid Looby exchanging early points to get their respective sides off the mark.

Liam Carew and Eoin O’Connell edged Lattin/Cullen two up but a Michael O’Neill free kept the 2024 Junior B champions in touch.

Lattin/Cullen got a big break in the ninth minute when Darragh

Barry lost control of a long-range effort from Mark Russell, Timmy Clarke was on hand to finish to the net. With Diarmuid Looby and Ben Carey in command in defence, Liam Carew and Mark Russell kept the scoreboard ticking over for Lattin/Cullen and by the twenty second minute they had pushed seven clear. Just before the break Darragh Barry denied a second Lattin/Cullen goal from Tony O’Neill. Two more from Mark Russell from play and placed balls had them ahead, 1-12 to 0-6 at the break.

The third quarter was even on the scoreboard with the sides trading three points each, five from placed balls. Michael O’Neill with two from placed balls and another from Neill Clancy while Mark Russell (2) and Cathal Dillon pointed for the eventual winners. Dillon and Russell pushed

that out to 11 with further points including another long range effort from Cathal Dillon early in the final quarter. The game was put beyond doubt in the 19th minute with a second Lattin/ Cullen goal. A disputed line ball resulted in a throw in around the ‘45’ from which Laim Carew won possession and with open ground before him he raced towards goal where he laid off to Mark Russell whose powerful effort hit the net.

Cappawhite continued to fight with points from Michael O’Neill and James Quinlan frees. A goal from the former with about seven to play just put respectability on the score line with Laim Carew rounding off the scoring with the final point for a ten point victory.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Lattin/Cullen: Mark Russell (18, (0-6f)), Liam Carew (0-5), Timmy Clarke (1-0), Cathal Dillon (02f), Diarmuid Looby (0-1), Eoin O’Connell (0-1), Tony O’Neill (01), Tom Bradshaw (0-1)

Cappawhite: Michael O’Neill (1-6, (0-6f)), Neil Clancy (0-3), Thomas Costello (0-1), Jim Carr (0-1), James Quinlan (0-1f).

Lattin/Cullen: Cathal Dillon,

Darragh O’Brien, Stevie Carey, Gary Quirke, Tom Bradshaw, Ben Carey, Diarmuid Looby, Laim Carew, Tadgh Carew, Eoin O’Connell, Shane Russell, Jack O’Halloran, Tony O’Neill, Mark Russell, Timmy Clarke.

Sub Used: Patrick O’Donoghue for Timmy Clarke

Cappawhite: Darragh Barry, Cian O’Carroll, Pakie Barry, Cormac Heffernan, Michael Buckley, Ciaran Ryan P, James Quinlan, Tommy Coughlan, Neil Clancy, Paddy Julian, Michael O’Neill, Fionn Brady, Jim Carr, Thomas Costello, James Barry.

Subs Used: Josh O’Dwyer for James Barry, James Barry for Jim Carr.

Referee: Donie Horan (Eire Og).

Shane Russell (Lattin-Cullen) tries to get away from Ciaran Ryan (P) (Cappawhite) during the Gleeson Concrete West Tipperary Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship game played at Annacarty on Friday evening last.

- Photo: Francis Coughlan

Simon Delaney spearheads Cashel’s comeback

Gleeson Concrete West Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Round 3

CASHEL KING CORMACS 2-21 GALTEE ROVERS 0-22

By JOHN O’SHEA at Páirc na nGael, New Inn

Cashel King Cormacs finished the stronger in this Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship Round 3 game and booked their place in the knockout stages, when coming from behind to defeat Galtee Rovers at Páirc na nGael New Inn on Friday evening.

The town side trailed their opponents for much of this game, played in energy sapping weather, before a small crowd and didn’t take the lead until 53rd minute when Jack McGrath blasted home their second goal.

Simon Delaney spearheaded this second half comeback, when moved from the full forward line to the midfield area on the restart. It had been Delaney’s goal after 26 minutes that brought them back into the game, after labouring from the outset. He also hit four wonderful long-range points in the final quarter in a man of the

match performance. It was by no means a one man show. Ross Whelan was unerring from placed balls, while Jack McGrath added two points to his fifty third minute major. Dan Moloney captained the side from centre back and chipped in with two long range minors, while the O’Donoghue cousins performed well in attack. Galtee Rovers, the holders, who had been unbeaten in their two previous outings, were over reliant on Bill Quirke, who hit fourteen points of their total, including four from open play. He hit ten of those points during the opening 30 minutes, a period of dominance by the Bansha side. Their inside forward line found the going tough, although Eamon Quirke found the target on three occasions. Galtee Rovers, who defended the village end, got off to a good start with Sean Daly landing a huge opening score after two minutes. Jack Crowe followed up sixty seconds later, before Dan Moloney opened Cashel’s account.

The Bansha side hit back, firing over five of the next seven scores, to go 0-7 to 0-3 by the quarter hour mark, Bill Quirke hitting four, with one from open play. Ross Whelan converted two from

placed balls to keep Cashel in contention.

Cashel came more into the game during the second quarter and when Ross Whelan set up Simon Delaney for the opening goal, four minutes before the

interval, they were back in the hunt, with the deficit down to the minimum. Bill and Eamon Quirke added points for Galtee but Cashel hit back with minors from Adrian O’Dwyer, Jack McGrath and Fabian Ryan to leave just two between the sides at the break, Galtee Rovers 0-15, Cashel King Cormacs 1-10.

Cashel were a more balanced side after the restart, hitting five of the eight points in that third quarter from Jack McGrath, Dan Moloney, Ross Whelan from a free, Fearghaill O’Donoghue and Simon Delaney, who was putting his stamp on the game following his move outfield. Bill Quirke and Eamon Quirke kept Galtee in the hunt from frees and open play.

Cashel’s break came seven minutes before the finish. After Ross Whelan and Tony Byron traded minors, Jack McGrath found the net to put his side in front for the first time. Simon Delaney followed up with three long range points before Callum Byrnes and Colm Ryan also got on the score sheet. Bill Quirke closed out the scoring with a converted free in added time.

Full time score, Cashel King Cormacs 2-21, Galtee Rovers 0-22.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Cashel King Cormacs.: Simon Delaney (1-4), Ross Whelan (0-6 f), Jack McGrath (1-2), Dan Moloney (0-2), Brian O’Donoghue (0-2), Adrian O’Dwyer (0-1), Fabian Ryan (0-1), Fearghaill O’Donoghue (0-1), Callum Byrnes (0-1), Colm Ryan (0-1) Galtee Rovers: Bill Quirke (014, 10 f), Eamon Quirke (0-3), Sean Daly (0-1), Jack Crowe (01), Callum McCarthy (0-1), Jim Quirke (0-1), Tony Byron (0-1). Cashel King Cormacs: Eoghan Dunne, Donal Ryan, Oisin Dwan, Aiden Skeffington, Paraic Brosnan, Dan Moloney (Captain), Andrew Irwin, Fabian Ryan, Colm Ryan, Briain O’Donoghue, Fearghaill O’Donoghue, Ross Whelan, Jack McGrath, Simon Delaney, Adrian O’Dwyer Subs used; Callum Byrnes for Fabian Ryan (46), Cian McGrath for Fearghaill O’Donoghue (57) Galtee Rovers: Eoin White, Peter Carroll (Captain), David Harold Barry, Cian O’Dwyer, Sean Gubbins, Daire Egan, Sean Daly, Robbie McGrath, Stephen Moloney, Callum McCarthy, Tony Byron, Bill Quirke, Jack Crowe, Jim Quirke, Eamon Quirke Subs used; Liam Finnane for Robbie McGrath (52), Darren McGrath for Callum McCarthy (57)

Referee: Cian Ryan (Eire Og Annacarty Donohill)

Peter Carroll (Galtee Rovers), Cian Ryan (match referee), and Dan Moloney (Cashel KC) prior to the game at New Inn on Friday evening last.

- Photo John O’Shea.

Templemore

SUMMER CAMP ACADEMY

Templemore Golf Club Summer Camp Academy for Juveniles and Adults every Wed from 11 to 1pm. Instructions by Golf Pro Shane Ryan. Join up and enjoy this wonderful game. Each year the interest gets stronger.

To book your place contact Pat O’Connell 0879205821. It’s never too late to learn or improve.

A special word of thanks to Shane Ryan for providing the lessons and a huge thank you to Tony O’Toole, Mick Keely and Les Mason for helping out. - Event Manager, Pat O’Connell.

RESULTS

The novel v Par event got a fine response with weather and course in excellent condition gave great advantages. 1st. Ailbe Egan 9up, 2nd. Trevor Quinn 2up, 3rd. James Keating 1up.

PLAY IN PINK

On behalf of the Ladies Committee, I wish to acknowledge €1,700 euro was raised over the four days of ‘Play in Pink’ week. A sincere thanks to all of you who took part, and contributed so

generously, and who helped out in various ways - well done to each and everyone. Sincerely, Mary Hogan.

SEAMUS CODY CUP MATCHPLAY

The name of Bertie Keane is the next to be etched on the Seamus Cody Memorial Cup. He beat Lorcan Reilly on the 19th in the final played this evening. Well done to both players on their achievement and for getting the event completed on schedule. Seamus Cody R.I.P. Seamus was Captain in 1977 and President in 2005.

The Cody family will be proud to know the cup and the competition is revived since Covid.

50/50 Winner, July 9th. Paddy Fogarty. €140.

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE

Captain’s (Sean Lee) Prize goes ahead as scheduled over the last 2 weekends of July. Events in Dublin 3 have led to a bit of adjusting. Time slots are as follows: Friday 18th 2.30 to 4.00 pm. Saturday 19th 9 to 11 am, 2 to 3 pm. Sunday 9 to 11 am. Members are asked to indicate

Cahir Park

LADIES GOLF

Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Medal

Fri - Sun 4th - 6th July 2025

The winner was - Julie Connolly Hcp14 with Nett Score of 71.

Second was Caitlin Fitzgerald Hcp 14 with Nett Score of 71 (C/B).

Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Medal Thurs 10th July 2025

The winner was - Breda Keating Hcp 18 with Nett Score of 70.

Second was Paula Spillane Hcp 11 with Nett Score of 71.

Third was Phil Barry Hcp 31 with Nett Score of 72.

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Monday 7th July 2025

The winner was Jean Rogers (PH 14) with 17 points.

Second was Ger Cooney (PH 15) with 17 points.

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford

Thursday 10th July 2025

The winner was Breda Delahunty PH 18 with 19 points.

Second was Marie Walsh Hcp 17 with 17 points.

Senior Ladies 12 Hole Scramble

Tuesday 11th July 2025

The winners with 64 points were Shula McCarthy, Millie Webb and Margaret Costello.

Congratulations to all the winners.

MENS GOLF

18 Hole Open Singles Stableford 4th to 6th July

Category 1 Paul Tuohy (2) 39pts

Category 2 Eric Flannery (11) 40pts

Category 3 Kevin McLean (16)

41pts

Category 4 Ned Grant (31) 50pts

Taylormade Summer Series 18 Hole Open Singles 9th July

Category 1 James McNamara (5) 35pts

Category 2 Lee Grogan (10) 40pts

Category3 Craig McGuire (15) 40pts

Category 4 Paudie Costelloe (28) 40pts

18 Hole Open Singles Stableford 11th to 13th July

Category 1 Seamus Marnane (6) 38pts

Category2 Luke Healy (9) 38pts

Category 3 Pat Slattery (15) 38pts

Category 4 William Delahunty (25) 39pts

JUNIORS

There was a massive turnout on Sunday at the Junior academy! Nearly 50 of our young stars took part in driving and putting competitions as we gear up for the Will Burkes Junior Captain’s Prize this Tuesday. More on this next week.

Huge thanks to all the volunteers and committee who made it possible.

FIND THE GOLF BALL DRAW

The draw took place on Saturday 13th. The envelope drawn belonged to Tom Kinane, not a jackpot winner but Tom wins €20. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,080.

preferred time via this Forum or on the sheet in the Locker Room. As slots fill they will close when full and will not be extended. Requests for times outside the above will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. The slots can cater for 132 players. Early booking is advised. Draw will be published on Wednesday 16th.

McHUGH CUP

Another Revived competition in honor of Rita and Joe McHugh. Rita was Lady Captain in 2001. The play off has been deferred and will not be played until after the Captain’s Prize.

MIXED RESULTS

Another fine turnout for version 14 with the weather getting even better. Scores reflected that too with calculators required. 1st. D Kennedy, J Gilmartin, Dee Hayes 29.0 (18 last 6). 2nd. Trevor Quinn, Liam Leahy and Tony O’Toole, Marie Hanrahan 29.0 (19 last 6).

VISITORS

The club extended a very worm welcome to our visitors from France and Italy who tested their skills against a motley local group on Friday and Saturday morning. They have acknowledged to all that they were delighted with the welcome and especially the “Warm” weather, just like home. Much appreciation to all who contributed their time and especially to the organiser Tom McGrath.

MEN’S SENIORS

On a fantastic day for golf when the bronzed members of the seniors were factor 50 up. The course was great and there was a great run on the fairways. This allowed some excellent scoring in 1st place with 56 points was Michael Purcell, Pat Maher, Tony O’Toole and Eoin Wolahan. In a close run thing for 2nd on countback with 53 points Tommy Sweeny, Tom Hogan and John Stapleton also on 53 points in 3rd Donal Golden, Brendan Russell, George Collins and Willie Haverty.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

A call for volunteers on the course on Thursday next at 2pm.

Summer Camp Academy at Templemore Golf Club

Still a few spinnies to be tidied, a few bits and pieces to be stimmed. We’re coming up on Sean’s captains prize so any thing we can do to assist Pat and Dinny would be greatly appreciated. I think everyone would agree the lads have the course in fantastic condition,

so one more push on Thursday. Tommy Foley Volunteer Manager. LADIES GOLF

Aggregate result of the Competition played on Tuesday 8 July and Saturday 12 July. 1st. Bridget Kennedy, 2nd. Marian Keely, 3rd. Mary Stapleton.

LADIES CAPTAIN PRIZE

A little reminder coming up Lady Captain competition coming up Tuesday, 22nd July and Saturday, 26th July.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Captain’s (Sean Lee) prize. Sat 19th. July

Recent prizewinners at Tipperary Golf Club were: Margaret Spillane, Sheila Lowry, Lady Captian JoAnne Healy Ryan, and Roisin Madden.

Recent prizewinners at Tipperary Golf Club pictured with Lady Captain JoAnne Healy Ryan, were Mary Walsh (left) and Mary Crowe (right).

County Tipperary Golf & Country Club winner of the 3T’s competition, Carmel Lowth, who will join with the winner of the Men’s Competition, Ger Flanagan, Lady Captain Marie Graves, and Captain Danny O’Dwyer to play in the final at the K Club or Palmerstown Golf Club. Photo show back row: Frances Boyle (Best Gross),

Marie Holohan (2nd in the competition). Seated from left: Lady Captain Marie Graves, Carmel Lowth (winner of the 3T’s) & President Jenny Lawrence.

Templemore Golf Club, Summer Camp Academy for Juveniles and for Adults runs for two hours every Wednesday morning from 11 am to 1 pm.

Co. Tipperary

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE:

The highlight of the year is on the way for Captain Danny O’Dwyer & Lady Captain Marie Graves with their Captain’s Prize on Sunday July 27th Congratulations to all the Men that qualified for the final.

This is a big day for Lady Captain Marie & Captain Danny. We wish them the very best.

It is also a big day for all the participants going out with high hopes for a big score. Enjoy the day and best of luck to you all.

Consolation Prize:

For the Men, who were not so lucky in the qualifier, the Captain’s Consolation Prize is on Saturday July 26th. Best of luck to all the participants.

Winners of the Two’s at the Captain’s qualifier:

John Grogan, Adam Buckley, Nicholas O’Toole, Aron Breen, Seamus Hickey, Paul O’Connor x 2 & Jack Ryan (Clune) each received €27 into their golf shop account.

Weekend 18-hole Stableford

Competition:

In 1st place David Hickey (25) with 37 points. 2nd Liam Ryan (Con) (17) 35 points. Best Gross Shane Doyle (1) 32 points.

Midweek 9-hole Stableford

Competition:

Tom O’Donnell (15) with 23 points, in 2nd place Darragh Dwan (11) 22 points. Best Gross Dermot Keating (4) 14 points (b6) Two’s winners Michael Maher, Robert O’Donnell, Paudie Carr & Aidan Fogarty. Each received €18.

Correction from last week:

The winner of the 3Ts’ competition was Fergal Hickey who will accompany Carmel Lowth, Lady Captain Marie Graves, and Captain Danny O’Dwyer to play in the final at the K Club or Palmerstown.

LADIES GOLF

Our Tuesday morning the 9-hole golf was won by Amy

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Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club were presented with the shield as winners of the Triangle Competition in its 3rd year, where they played against Tipperary Golf Club & Ballykisteen Golf Club. L to Read more, Club President Jenny Lawrence, and Lady Captain Marie Graves.

Clonmel

O’Sullivan and Catherine Moloney and the lucky dip was won by Elizabeth Hayes.

Our 18-hole Stableford July 6th & 9th was won by Caroline O’ Dwyer (24.2) 37pts. 2nd Mary Hickey (26.5) 35pts. Gross was Margaret Ryan (19.5) 16 gross.

On Thursday, 10th July we had our mixed scramble this time with a twist! Every team member had to only bring four clubs and one of those was their putter. It made for very interesting choices and proved very popular.

The winning teams of our 4-club challenge that was kindly sponsored by O’Dwyer Steel, was 1st Kitty Byrne, Catherine Moloney. Derek Hayes & Daniel Healy. In 2nd place Isobel Hayes, Rosemary Maher, Dermot O’ Dwyer & Thomas Crosse. 3rd Patricia Moran, Annette Murphy, John Foley & Liam McInerney. 4th Sheena Ryan, Caroline O’Dwyer, Mark Talbot & Danny O’Dwyer.

Our 9-hole qualifier 13th July was won by Hanora Cahill Connery (51.1) 22 pts. 2nd Marie Graves (32.3) 20 pts. Gross Geraldine Ryan (25.1) 8 gross.

We wish our Lady Captain Marie Graves the very best for the first day of her lady Captain’s Prize this Wednesday July 16th and Lady Captain Marie has invited all the Lady members to join her on Wednesday afternoon for some coffee & Cake in the Venue beforehand. Please note that Lady Captain Maries’s 2nd day will now be Sunday July 27th.

SENIORS GOLF:

The result of last week’s 15hole Champagne Scramble; in 1st place Tom Kennedy, Noel McGuire, John O’Donovan & Tommy Moloney with 85 points. In 2nd place Davy Fitzgerald, John Moloney, Noel Gleeson & Tom O’Donnell with 81 points (b9). In 3rd place Pat Leahy, Tony Farrell, Liam Treacy & Billy Maher with 81 points.

MEN’S NOTES

A busy week again in the club with plenty going on with competitions and course works. The club welcomed the Moyle Rovers Classic to the Club on Thursday and Friday and there was a great turnout with it being played in glorious sunshine.

Saturday and Sunday saw the John Kennedy Motors Open Fourball take centre stage and our thanks again to John and all the team in John Kennedy Motors for their continued support year on year, it’s greatly appreciated.

It was a tightly bunched leaderboard for a finish but the pairing of Larry Tobin and Tom Duggan were not to be stopped scoring an incredible 48 points and shooting a level par 71 in the process.

Due to the ongoing course works and the availability of 18 holes mid-week, the Bulmers Open Singles will now see the top 40 entries qualify to play in a grand final on Sunday, 21st September.

The current top 40 will be posted on the notice board this week.

In other golfing news, our Barton Shield team unfortunately were beaten by a strong Monkstown team in the last 16 in Dundrum Golf Club on Saturday morning.

All our interclub focus now remains with the Junior Cup team which play on the weekend of the 26th and our mixed team.

Next weekend we have another POY competition with the Trustees Prize taking place on Saturday and Sunday and I’m sure everyone’s attention will then turn to the All-Ireland final between Tipperary and Cork in the afternoon.

PS If anyone has two tickets to spare send them to Aine!!

RESULTS

Results The Hub Weekly Winners Ben Hannigan 31pts Cillian O’Reilly 29pts.

John Kennedy Motors Open

Fourball 1st, Larry Tobin & Tom Duggan 48 pts; 2nd, Dermot O’Shea & Martin Quinlivan 46 pts FIXTURES

Fixtures Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th Trustees Prize The Hub to be confirmed Bulmer’s Open singles Sunday 20th.

JUNIOR NOTES

It has been a few great weeks for our Juniors, firstly our inter-club team topped the leaderboard in the area qualifying round in Mitchelstown Golf Club with a great score of 113 points from the best three cards out of five, they now go on to the regional final next Wednesday in Lee Valley Golf Club where we wish them the best of luck.

Then it was the turn of our under 13 team who come out tops in their qualifying rounds in Tipperary Golf Club where they produced some great golf to lead home with a score of 42 strokes for the six holes played they now go on the regional final in Kanturk Golf Club on Monday, 11th August.

Well done to all concerned!

ALL-IRELAND FINAL

We would like to send our support and best wishes to Seamus Kennedy and the Tipperary Team in the All-Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park next Sunday.

CLONMEL SENIORS

Results: Thursday 10th July

1st – Sean Callaghan, Noel Morrissey, Richie Power 70pts 2nd – Noel Wall, Kevin Dundon, Tony Horne 69pts

3rd – Liam Flynn, James Kearns, Billy Acheson 68pts

Congratulations to Bob Greaney who had a Hole-In-One.

The next outing takes place on this Thursday 31st July – Draws from 9.50 am to 11.00am.

All Seniors most welcome.

CLUB LOTTO

Sponsored by Europlan Group Lotto on Sunday 13th July with a Jackpot of €6,200.

Numbers drawn: 1-3-24-26. No Jackpot winner. One ‘Match 3’ winner: Benny Forte.

Next Draw takes place on Saturday, 19th July - Jackpot of €6,300.

Tickets at €2 each and three for €5. Also available to purchase online, QR codes, Facebook.

Vouchers available for all kinds of gifts and presents. Quick Pick Lotto available.

LADIES NOTES

Competition Results: Sunday 6th & Wednesday 9th July –Quirke Trophies 15 Hole Strokeplay (Medal) 1st: Anna Moloney C/B Nett 57, 2nd: Maura Lyons Nett 57, 3rd: Maud Shee Nett: 57

Well done ladies. Many thanks to our sponsor Quirke Trophies.

Our ladies’ team were defeated away to Thurles Golf Club on Sunday 13th July in the Munster Women’s Ann Heskin Trophy Competition. A huge thanks to the players who represented the club and to their caddies, to the Team Managers, Liz Joy and Liz Binchy for giving their time to manage the team and to the supporters.

FIXTURES:

Wednesday 16th July: Ladies Open Day kindly sponsored by

Eldon’s - 3 Person Champagne Scramble.

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July: The Trustees Prize will take place this coming Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday 23rd July: Dylan Burke, Club Professional –18 Hole Stableford Competition. Saturday 26th July: Lady Captain’s Day: The draw timesheet has been posted in the Ladies locker room. Draw for playing partners will be made on Wednesday, 23rd July and details will be posted on BRS on Thursday 24th July. The Eileen Murphy Perpetual Trophy Greensomes Qualifier has been deferred. New date to be advised. The Hub 12 Hole Summer Series can be played after 2pm on Saturday, Sunday to Friday all day. The Red Tees Scramble continues on Mondays, 5 to 6.30pm. NEW MEMBERS

Clonmel Golf Club warmly welcomes new Lady Members. We are offering golf lessons on Thursday evenings 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm along with special membership for new golfers. For more information please contact Dylan Burke, Club PGA Professional on 085-8141438 or email dylan@ dylanburkegolf.com.

Congratulations to Clonmel Golf Club Mixed Foursomes team who defeated Raffeen Creek Golf Club (Cork) in Clonmel on Sunday, 6th July. From left to right: Adrian Johnson, Grace Buckley, Robbie Walsh, Helen O’Donoghue, Martin Quinlivan, Roisin Quinlivan, Donal Foley and Eta Barry Walsh.

Pictured are the prizewinners of the Skin HQ Strokeplay competition held at Clonmel Golf Club. From left to right: Roisin Quinlivan, Marjorie Walsh, Elaine Winston, Lady Captain, Mary Ellen Phelan (Sponsor) and Bobbi Holohan.

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DUNDRUM ATHLETICS CLUB

On Sunday, 29th June the 3rd race in the IMRA Munster Summer league took place at Glengarra woods in Tipperary.

There were 4 Dundrum athletes competing who all ran superbly and secured podiums in their respective races. In the Junior race (4.6km) Micheál Ryan was second in the U14 Boys and Isobel Hartnett was first in the U14 girls.

In the Senior race (10km) Karen Coughlan was third lady home and Barry Hartnett was first overall.

40th ANNUAL COILLTE 10K & JUNIOR 5K ROAD RACE

Our 40th anniversary of the annual Coillte 10k & Junior 5k was held in Dundrum on Wednesday 2nd July. We had a record number of 427 participants enter over the two races. It was a beautiful summers evening with a slight breeze making it ideal running conditions. The race was a phenomenal

following who raced.

In the Junior 5k Race we had four juveniles take part. First back for the club and the winner of the race was Albert Maher 17.06, 8th Katelyn Shanahan and she was 2nd girl, 10th Ruby Maher 22.46 & Micheal Ryan 23.49.

Then we had 41 runners in the 10k Race

First back for the club was 18th Dymphna Ryan, in a fantastic time of 34.55, getting a new pb and also 2nd woman. 42nd Wayne Barbary 37.07, 62nd Darren Allison 38.48, 63rd Ritchie Bresnan 38.49 (pb), 67th Willie Keane 38.55, 85th Martin Keane 39.44, 110 Linda Grogan 40.34, 120th Paudie Coen 40.46, 123rd John Donnelly 40.52, 124th Michael Ryan 40.53, 133rd Jimmy Hally 41.28, 143rd Catherine Fogarty 41.52, 148th Gerry O Neill 42.17, 165th Aaron Touhy

43.07, 168th Michael Moore 43.19, 171th Emily Leahy 43.34, 174th Karen Coughlan 43.43, 175th Tommy Byrnes 43.39, 176th Tony Delaney 43.55, 188th

Shane White 44.19, 200th Evan Ryan 45.10, 219th Alan O Brien 46.25, 223rd Mairead Julian 46.30, 247th John O Brien 47.47, 250th Denise Compton 47.55 and was 1st female O/55.261st Brid Quirke 48.35, 262nd Declan Hogan 48.36, 273rd Paul Shanahan 49.25, 275th John Barry 49.32, 280th Martin Callanan 48.48, 285th Paul Killeen 50.33, 299th Stephen Dunne 51.17, 313th Marian Breen 53.09, 332nd Tony Kelly 54.51, 334th Claire Moore 55.05, 339th Damien Leahy 55.33, 351st PJ Collins 57.33, 372nd Amy Kelly 59.42, 391st Mary Ann McHugh 1.03, 392nd Aoife Mc Loughlin 1.03, 405th John Daly 1.07.

THE COUNTY JUVENILE B TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The County juvenile B track and field championships were

held last Saturday 5th July in Moyne. We had forty athletes in action. Many medals were won on the day. In the youngest age group U9 we had one boy Tim Butler who won the long jump and was third in the 200m. Our five U9 girls all made the podium with Izzy Fogarty taking gold in the 60m, Mary Kate Devane 2nd in the 200m, Anna O’Brien 2nd in the Turbo Javelin, Robyn Shanahan 3rd in the 60m and Isla Ryan 3rd in the 200m and Long Jump. At U10 we had 10 girls and two picked up individual medals Chloe Kearney 2nd in the Turbo Javelin and Evie Farrell winning gold in the 300m. In the boys U10 Tadhg O’Neill had a good day winning gold in the 60m and was 2nd in the 300m. Sean Creighton was 2nd in the 60m. In the boys U11 Sean Fitzgerald won gold in the 60m as did David DeBurca in the 500m. David also came 2nd in the Turbo Javelin. Lily O’Brien in the U11 girls won the bronze medal in the Turbo javelin. Sho-

na Ryan won the girls U12 long Jump and Leah Shanahan won the Turbo Javelin. Max Furlong was 3rd in the boys U12 60m. In the U13 girls Farran Ryan won the silver in the 80m and bronze in the 600m. Carly Mai Beary was 2nd in the long jump and Bella Curling won Gold in the 600m. In the U14 girls Katelyn Shanahan won gold in the 800m and Long Jump. Laura Roche won the 80m sprint. Micheal Ryan won the gold medal in the U14 Long Jump. All the following also participated and probably went home with a mixed relay medal if they stayed around. U10 girls Evie Curling, Lucy Bourke, Roisin Hayes, Alice O’Connor,Kate O’Connor, Erin Ni Riain, Emma Fitzgerald and Sienna Donnelly. Gearoid Shanahan in the boys U10 and Kieran Butler in the boys U11. Grace Kelly, Sophie Lonergan and Aoife Ryan in the girls U11, Ciara Hayes in the girls U12 and May Moloney, Lucy Roche and Ava Ryan in the girls U13.

Well done to all and thanks to Moyne for hosting a very enjoyable day. This brings the club’s juvenile track and field season to an end. We will return to action for the cross country season.

MOOREABBEY 10-MILER

On Sunday 6th July, Mooreabbley Miler AC held their annual 10 mile race in Galbally, it was a damp and muggy morning. We had four athletes take part in the race. First home from the club was Barry Hartnett in a time of 56.31 and was 2nd place overall, congratulations to Barry. Michael Moore followed on in a time of 74.09. John O’Brien 82.46 & PJ Collins 102.56. Special word of congratulations to John & Pj as they both did two consecutive triathlons the previous weekend, one in Kilkee on Saturday 28th June & one in Kilkenny on Sunday 29th, and they also ran in the Coillte 10k on Wednesday night. A very impressive week of racing for these two men.

IMRA MUNSTER SUMMER LEAGUE GLENGARRA WOODS

success with some very impressive times recorded. We had 45 club members take part, and a huge well done to all the

The start line with 408 participants in the 40th Coillte 10k Road Race in Dundrum on Wednesday 2nd July

Mary Kate Devane & Isla Ryan Dundrum AC celebrating their medal wins at The County Juvenile B Track & Field Championships at Moyne on Saturday, 5th July.

Barry Hartnett, Dundrum AC (on left) who was the second man home in the Mooreabbey Milers AC 10 Mile Road Race on Sunday, 6th July.

Moore and Declan Buckley (Treasurer, Dundrum AC).

Superb Scratch Cup 2025 at Larkspur Park

Last week saw the playing of the Larkspur Park Scratch Cup 2025. The entry list of 132 players, from the length and breadth of the country, is a testament to the value and importance of this fixture in the Competition Calendar of Pitch and Putt Ireland. And there were a lot of entries who didn’t even get a place on the tee box. The weather behaved - the course was in seriously good condition - and the timing of the event went like clockwork.

Larkspur Park would like to thank everyone who helped out in the run-up to the staging of the competition. A sincere thanks in particular to all who gave their time to help prepare and perfect our course, to those who assisted in ensuring that everything ran smoothly on the day, and to all involved from calculating and inputting scores, to making sure everyone was fed and watered after a long day on the course. It is the committee and its volunteers who make it is a successful day all round and we thoroughly hope everyone who participated enjoyed the day in Cashel . From everyone at Larkspur Park - Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir. Beimid ar ais arís an bhlian seo chugainn, le cúnamh Dé.

Competitions such as the Larkspur Park Scratch Cup do not, and could not be run without our loyal and dependable sponsors. We are blessed in Cashel and its surrounds that we have so many fantastic businesses and people who year-in year-out sponsor us. On this we would like to thank in particular -

THREE SCRATCH CUPS IN SEVEN DAYS FOR STEPHEN

Our winners on the day were as follows -

In the Senior Men - 1st, 2nd and 3rd were an all Tipperary affair - with Stephen O’Reilly from neighbouring Clonmel Club Hillview - claiming his third Scratch Cup in a mere seven days - huge congratulations on such form Stephen. Riverdale man Stephen Shoer took the runners-up place, and Larkspur Park man James Cleary finished in third place.

In the Intermediate Grade we had Co. Limerick’s Michael Farrell from Bruff, claim the honours, followed closely in second and third by Matt Corrigan of Riverdale, Nenagh, and Dylan Moroney of Cunnigar, Dungarvan.

The Junior Mens Grade was almost a clean sweep for the Cashel lads with Evan Moloney and Alan Hogan of Larkspur Park claiming the gold and silver followed by Peadar McCarthy from Bruff taking the bronze honour. Rob Harris of Larkspur Park also won the Final 18 Holes prize in this grade.

We had a nice number of ladies entering the competition again this year - from Templemore, Bridget Shelly took the honours in the 0-10 grade, and local player Gemma Martin claimed the gross win in the 1121 grade. The Ladies Nett went to our very own Serena O’Neill on the day.

Legends, loyalty, and live craic for Tipp fans in Dublin on Sunday

An unmissable All-Ireland Final prematch events will take place at the Arlington Bar on Sunday next, hosted by GAA great Paddy Andrews with legendary guest players including Diarmuid ‘The Rock’ O’ Sullivan and Nicky English live on stage.

As the countdown begins for the big The Arlington Hotel Dublin is inviting fans to come together for an exciting take on final day build-up – filled with insight, laughs, rivalry and a healthy dose of pre-final buzz.

Taking place on Sunday morning, the Arlington Bar on Bachelors Walk will host an exclusive live Q&A events with

The Football Pod host and seven-time All-Ireland winner Paddy Andrews, joined onstage by two GAA legends from Tipperary and Cork. From stories of glory days to predictions for the battle ahead, these sessions promise all the atmosphere of the stands, with a front-row seat to the best pre-match craic in town. For the hurling final event the lineup will feature Cork’s Diarmuid ‘The Rock’ O’Sullivan (won three All Ireland’s and was a four-time All Star) and Tipperary’s Nicky English (won two All Ireland’s and was a six-time All Star).

Doors open early with breakfast

served from 9am and a festival atmosphere building from the moment fans arrive. The Hurling Final Q&A will begin at 12pm, giving fans ample time to enjoy a few scoops, a hearty feed, and the insight of champions before heading for Croke Park or settling in to watch the game on the Arlington’s big screen. Centrally located on O’Connell Bridge – just a 20-minute walk from the stadium and at the heart of Dublin’s transport links – The Arlington Hotel & Bar is fast becoming the capital’s go-to venue for major sporting days, known for its buzzing atmosphere, warm welcome, and unbeatable pre-match build-up.

Stephen O’Reilly (Hillview, Clonmel) was the winner of the Senior Scratch Cup at Larkspur Park, accepting his prize from Larkspur Park’s Gents Captain Gerry O’Connor.

The winner of the Intermediate Grade in the Larkspur Park Scratch Cup was Michael Farrell (Bruff) accepting his prize from Gerry O’Connor, Gents Captain at Larkspur Park.

Winner of the Ladies Nett prize, Serena O’Neill accepts her prize from Grainne Shelly, Ladies Captain at Larkspur Park.

The Junior Mens Grade at the Larkspur Park Scratch Cup was won by Evan Moloney (Larkspur Park) pictured here accepting his prize from Gerry O’Connor, Gents Captain, Larkspur Park.

The victorious Clonmel Golf Sixes team who are now through to the Munster Final which will be staged at the Lee Valley Golf Club.

THE VIEW by Noel Dundon

Rebels without a pause, or are Liam Cahill’s men ‘Tipp-ed’ for the top?

A glorious event awaits; An urban

BY NOEL DUNDON

AS I PEN THIS COLUMN some 2,000 miles from Croke Park — a whole universe removed from the fevered frenzy and electric anticipation that the All-Ireland Final has unleashed in the Premier County — I find myself marveling at just how far Liam Cahill’s Tipperary warriors have already journeyed this season.

When they first set out on that opening National Hurling League odyssey in the rain soaked winds of Salthill, and emerged with a splendid victory, we cheered — yet still lamented how wretched Galway had been on their own sacred sod. Little did we realise then that the same tale would unfold again when we clashed with them in the championship quarter-final months later in Limerick’s neutral ground. Next, we stormed into Kilkenny’s fortress and felled them in a tempestuous duel that produced more cards than goals — only to repeat that thunderous feat in the championship semi-final beneath the Croke Park spotlight on a glorious occasion.

We also toppled Cork in the league — remember that? — and now, fate brings us face-to-face once more in the championship, having already danced

twice with them in the meantime. Both of those battles came with caveats and asterisks, so will Sunday finally deliver the ultimate reckoning between these age-old foes? Of course it will.

I can only imagine the delight that would have lit the eyes of Christy Ring, Ray Cummins or Jimmy Barry-Murphy, had they ever crossed hurleys with John Doyle, Nicky English, Jimmy Doyle or ‘Rattler’ Byrne in an All-Ireland Final. But that dream was not theirs, and so, as this new generation strides behind the Artane Boys Band on Sunday, they must know that — whatever way the dice falls — they will inscribe their names into something truly magnificent.

Another chapter — vivid and unforgettable — will be written into the grand saga of Cork and Tipp, and to see it unfold in all its vivid colour and clarity is a blessing. We’ve all heard the stories — of the games where goalmouth dust rose to veil the battles; where the blows were so fierce they sent men reeling into the middle of next week; and where Doyle or Ring conjured moments of such brilliance that even poets had to bow and take up the quill.

On Sunday, please God, we shall see more of that magic. It will be a splendid, stirring occasion — and

one we can scarcely wait for.

Urban myths - the challenges for rural clubs are real

myth?

It hasn’t taken much research to notice an interesting trend in the current Tipperary panel: there seems to be a higher proportion of players from urban-based clubs than we’re used to seeing. At a glance, Thurles Sarsfields lead the way with three players; Cashel, Clonmel and Nenagh have two each; while Templemore, Tipperary Town, Ballina and Roscrea contribute one apiece. That’s fully half of the named 26 — a striking shift from the past. But what does it say, if anything?

On one hand, rural clubs are struggling to keep adult teams alive. Young players move away for work, face obstacles building homes in their own parishes, or spend hours commuting — all of which chips away at their connection to the club. We already see this at juvenile level, with strong, tradition-filled clubs in rural parts of the county forced to amalgamate just to field a team.

On the other hand, urbanisation pulls young

hurlers toward the towns where housing, jobs, and services are more accessible. Many of Tipp’s senior hurlers now live and work in Thurles, and over time this strengthens urban clubs at the expense of their rural counterparts.

Once, the Sugar Factory in Thurles drew hurlers from the countryside, bolstering Sarsfields through the fifties and sixties; Clonmel experienced the same in football; both clubs enjoyed considerable success as a result.

Perhaps today we are seeing the same pattern — only now driven by modern pressures of shelter, work, and lifestyle. Rural clubs remain the heartbeat of Tipperary hurling, but the challenges they face are real — and growing. Still though, while half of the players in the Tipp twenty six are from urban based clubs, the other half hail from rural clubs. And, the majority of the rest of the panel also hail from rural clubs. Just keep an eye on the emerging trends - I know a lot of interested gaels are.

More from The VIEW in next week’s Tipp Echo. Don’t miss it!

James Purcell’s goal proves decisive for Emly

Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling C’ship Group 2 EMLY 1-15 ARRAVALE ROVERS 0-14

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Emly

Emly made it two from two in Group 2 of the Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Junior B Hurling Championship when defeating Arravale Rovers at a very warm Emly on Sunday afternoon. James Purcell’s first half goal would prove the decisive score as Emly withstood a second half comeback from the Tipp town side to maintain their unbeaten start.

Emly started out at a very fast pace with three points from Shane Carroll, Conor Phibbs and Conor Bourke. Phibbs having a big presence for Emly around the middle. Arravale were slow to get to the pitch of the game and it took ten

minutes for their opening point from a Shane Quigley free. Top scorer Quigley added two more to tie the game at three all by the 13th minute.

The second quarter belonged to Emly who outscore their opponents, 1-4 to 0-2. James Purcell got the goal in the 18th minute ending a fourteen-minute spell without a score. The goal coming from good work by Shane Carroll. Emly while ahead on the scoreboard never looked fully dominant. Conor Bourke pointed a coupled of frees for Emly while Daniel Ryan replied with a late Arravale point to see the half time score, 1-7 to 0-5. The third quarter was an even

enough affair with that five-point margin staying the difference for the most. Oisin Fawl and Conor Bourke (free) pointed either side of a two Shane Maher efforts. Peter Ryan who got on a lot of ball in the middle third briefly cut the deficit to four but Shane Carroll and Conor Bourke had that out to six early in the final quarter.

Arravale though at this stage seemed to find a new lease of life. Shane Quigley hit four and one from Aidan Roche suddenly had just a point between the sides with six to play. Crucially though they failed to get level. Paul O’Heney and Quigley swapped points. However it was as close as Arravale would get and Diarmuid O’Carroll hit two crucial points which was topped up by an insurance point from Conor Bourke to seal a crucial two points.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Emly: Conor Bourke (0-7, (0-5f)), James Purcell (1-0), Diarmuid O’Carroll (0-3), Shane Carroll (0-2), Conor Phibbs (0-1),

Oisin Fawl (0-1), Paul O’Heney (0-1)

Arravale Rovers: Shane Quigley (0-9, (0-5f)), Shane Maher (0-2, 0-1 65)), Daniel Ryan (0-1), Peter Ryan (0-1), Aidan Roche (0-1)

Emly: Darragh McAuley, Adam Burke, John Purcell, Robert McEniry, Sean Burke, Brian Burke, James Cunningham, Conor Phibbs, Diarmuid O’Carroll, John O’Brien, Paul O’Heney, Conor Bourke, Declan Hennessy, James Purcell, Shane Carroll

Sub Used: Oisin Fawl for Adam Burke

Arravale Rovers: Ben Dudley, Richie Lohan, Ronan O’Connor, Jack English, Roger O’Connor, Darren Lowry, Sean Spillane, Peter Ryan, Shane Maher, David O’Brien, Daniel Ryan, David Kelly, Colm Power, Ben Ryan, Shane Quigley

Subs Used: Aidan Roche for Colm Power, Colm Power for David Kelly.

Referee: Donal Ryan (Cappawhite).

Roger O’Connor (Arravale Rovers) attempts to get a hand pass away under pressure from Shane Carroll (Emly) during Sunday’s West Tipperary Junor B Hurling Championship game played at Emly - Photo: Francis Coughlan.

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‘Tipperary Car’ heads off on Dream Journey to Croke Park

A car in the west Tipperary village of Lattin is bringing a lot of attention to the picturesque locality and hopefully on Sunday will bring some luck to the Tipperary hurlers in their historic All-Ireland final against Cork at Croke Park.

Maurice Crowe’s car, superbly painted in Blue & Gold back in 2019 for our victory over Kilkenny in that year’s final, has been pumped up once again and revamped ready for the road.

Willie Mulcrone is the man who did the expert spraying and painting job on the car and it has been the centre of attention outside Ryan’s pub.

Hopefully on Sunday, like a fortnight ago when we defeated the Cats at Croker, it will be another happy return journey to Jones’ Road for the Tipperary car. Safe driving and lovely hurling boys!

Clonmel Rowing Club well represented at National Championship at Inniscarra

CRC News

by Paul Nugent

The Irish Rowing championships, the highlight of the domestic racing calendar, took place last weekend at the NRC, Inniscarra.

CRC were well represented in the junior championships and we even had a good presence in the mens senior 8’s with Daire Lynch in the UCD boat, Gerald Nugent and James Hurley in the UG boat, and husband and wife Alan and Sarah Prendergast in the Cork BC boats.

Record levels of entries in nearly all boat classes ensured an excellent standard of racing.

In the mens junior 18 2x, Cian Mellerick and Rory Keeley produced

a top drawer performance to claim 3rd place out of a field of 50 boats. These boys have paid their dues on the water over the last few years, so everyone was delighted to see them on the podium.

Oisin Walsh went in the J18 1x and with just 2 to qualify from the heats, Oisin was unlucky to be drawn against the eventual winner Jack Rafferty. Ciaran Hickey tackled the club 2 1x championship and he can be pleased with his 5th place result against stiff competition.

In the Women’s J18 1x, again the draw did us no favours when Kate Meehan faced eventual winner Laura Monahan.

The Mens J18 4x of Brian Hurley, Rory Keeley, Cian Mellerick and Oisin Walsh did qualify for the final where they finished 6th amongst some top notch crews.

Daire Lynch added to his trophy collection over the weekend winning in the Senior 4, the Senior pair and to cap it all off on Sunday winning the mens Senior 8 with UCD. These UCD successes resonated on a poignant

level for their former coach, Tom Sullivan, who passed on Saturday. May he rest in peace.

It was the first time in most people’s memory that they had to hold semi-finals in the Senior 8’s. There were five Olympians from Paris racing in three different boats with UCD, pre-race favourites, proving too good for last year’s title holders, Cork BC.

As the curtain falls on the 2025 Irish Rowing championships, the winners can celebrate their victories and the lovers suffer the desolation of loss, but the reality is that all the people competing here are winners,such is their commitment and passion to the sport.

With an eye to the future, CRC are having a learn to row camp for boys and girls 12 -17 years. The first camp is from 29th of July to the 1st of August and the 2nd camp runs from the 5th of August to the 8th of August. More information is available from secretary @ clonmelrowingclub.ie

Gerald Nugent and James Hurley sussing out Daire Lynch before they locked horns in the final of the Mens Senior 8s at the National Rowing Championships at Inniscarra, Co. Cork at the weekend.

Clonmel woman Jane Williams, President of Rowing Ireland, presents the medals to Rory Keeley and Cian Mellerick of Clonmel Rowing Club who finished in third place in the Mens J18 X2 at Inniscarra.

Husband and wife Alan and Sarah Prendergast were in two different Cork BC boats in the Mens Senior 8’s final. Sarah was coxing in case anyone is getting confused.

The Tipperary Car at Lattin, Co. Tipperary, is ready to head back up to Croke Park this weekend for the small matter of a first-ever All-Ireland senior hurling championship final between Tipperary and Cork. Pic by Martin Quinn.

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