Tipp Echo April 30 - 2025

One of Tipperary’s longest established businesses is to close

Moroney’s Footwear of Clonmel is for sale as a going concern

Moroney’s Footwear in O’Connell Street, Clonmel have announced that they have commenced their final retirement (closing down) clearance sale which will continue over the coming weeks.

Speaking to the Tipp Echo the owners said, “That time in life has arrived for us, when we retire from business. And so we commence our final retirement (closing down ) clearance sale today and over the coming weeks, when everything must go.” The business is now on the market for sale, as a going

concern. Beginning in 1908 the business has survived and thrived over the multiple decades since, serving the people of Clonmel, Tipperary, Waterford, Munster and Ireland for 117 years. “It has been both an honour and a privilege to do so. We express our gratitude to all family, staff, customers, friends, suppliers and associates, as we could not have done it all without you. And so, on to the next chapter. Our sincere thanks from Moroney’s Footwear Clonmel.”

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Scoil Fonn agus Amhrán Workshop

in staged in Clonmel as preparation continue for County Fleadh

Each year prior to the County Fleadh the County Board run the Scoil Fonn and Amhrán Workshop which this year took place in Ss Peter’s and Paul’s Primary School in Clonmel. Musicians from north and south of the county took part in this workshop. The organisers were delighted to have Mary and Tom O’Sullivan from Cork, as the tutors for the day long event. The aim of Scoil Fonn & Amhrán is to promote the different

styles of traditional Irish music – slow airs, polkas, slides and singing.

Every year the Munster Council award scholarships to the winning musicians at the Co Tipperary Fleadh for the competitions relating to slow airs from U 12 to the 15- 18 yeear age categories. This will allow them participate in the workshops at Fleadh na Mumhan. The workshop was enjoyed by all participants and ended with short performance by the participants for family and friends.

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Pre Programme County Tipperary Fleadh events

As part of the Pre Programme County Fleadh events Tommy Cosgrave, musician and special needs assistant facilitated two music workshops for children with additional needs in Clonmel Community Resource Centre on Saturday, 12th April. The workshops were gentle and encouraging experiences so that all participants could enjoy exploring rhythms at their own individual level. The play based, experiential workshops were tailored to the needs of the participants.

The first section of each workshop was explorative so that

children attending the workshop could adjust gently to the transition. Participants were allowed come into the room, wander around touching, feeling and listening to music before any games or activities commenced. Echoing and copy games were played using body and instrument percussion. The children explored drumming patterns and rhythms as well as playing xylophone bars in unison. Many parents stayed with their children during the workshop and joined in the fun. It was a very enjoyable experience for all involved.

SHOUT OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS

This year the County Tipperary Fleadh is being hosted by Powerstown/ Lisronagh Comhaltas in Clonmel from 10th – 18th May.

To ensure the smooth running of the many events in the pipeline over the week, the Fleadh Committee is looking for volunteers.

Please can you email hahessysiobhan@gmail.com if you can give some hours on either Saturday or Sunday, 17th and 18th May.

What is P

Pranic Healing is a no-touch energy healing system developed by Master Choa Kok Sui. It is based on the concept that our bodies possess an innate ability to heal themselves and that this process can be body's energy field. The term "Prana" refers to the vital life energy that flows through everything in the universe. It is known by various names across different cultures, such as "Chi" in Chinese medicine and "Ki" in Japanese

Principles of Pranic Healing

1 Energy Body: Pranic Healing operates on the understanding that we have an energy body or aura that surrounds our physical body. This energy body is responsible for our physical, emotional, and mental well

2 Self-Healing: The core principle of Pranic Healing is that the body can heal itself. However, blockages in the energy flow can hinder this process. Pranic Healing helps remove these blockages, thereby facilitating a natural healing process.

3. Techniques: Pranic Healing employs various techniques to cleanse and energize the energy body. These techniques include:

 Cleansing: Removing stagnant or diseased energy from the energy body.

 Energizing: Infusing fresh prana or life energy into the affected areas.

 Balancing: Ensuring the balanced flow of energy throughout the body.

Applications of Pranic Healing Pranic Healing can be used to address a variety of physical, emotional, and psychological issues, such as stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and even more serious health conditions. It complements other forms of treatment and is often used in conjunction with conventional medicine.

Benefits of Pranic Healing

 Non-invasive and drug-free approach

 Can be learned and practiced by anyone, regardless of prior experience.

 Quick results, often felt during or immediately after a session.

 Promotes overall well-being and improves quality of life

Pranic Healing represents a holistic approach to wellness that emphasizes the interrelationship between the mind, body, and energy. By harnessing the power of prana, individuals can enhance their health, promote healing, and achieve a greater sense of balance in their lives.

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Michael Murphy appointed Chair of Oireachtas Committee on Transport

South Tipperary Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy, has been appointed Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport.

Speaking following his appointment, Deputy Murphy said he was deeply honoured and privileged to take on the role.

“I’m very grateful to An Tánaiste, Simon Harris, for placing his trust in me to lead this important committee. I fully intend to give the position the dedication it deserves,” he said.

“I’m genuinely excited to take on this new responsibility and to work with colleagues across all parties. Our focus will be on ensuring public accountability, addressing key transport issues

that affect people’s everyday lives, and delivering an effective, accessible, efficient, safe, and sustainable transport system that serves communities, households, and businesses nationwide.”

Deputy Murphy also stressed the importance of early engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders:

“We aim to convene as a committee as soon as possible to agree on our priorities, explore key legislation, and work constructively across political lines, for example in areas such as road safety and waiting times for driving tests.”

He outlined that a core priority during his tenure would be

the delivery of public transport infrastructure:

“I’ll be particularly focused on the implementation of the National Development Plan and ensuring that new public transport projects are considered as part of its ongoing review, always with balanced regional development that delivers for the people of Ireland.”

Concluding his remarks, Deputy Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to openness and dialogue:

“I remain committed to engaging with individuals and groups who wish to bring forward innovative policy ideas for discussion and consideration by the committee.”

Rockwell College students earn their National Lifeguard Qualification

Rockwell College is proud to congratulate students Robert Hayde, Colm O’Mahony, Hannah Dalzell, Ian Ryan and Marcus Thompson, who each successfully completed the National Inland Open Water Lifeguard Award at the Rockwell College lake on Thursday, 17th April.

Despite it being a chilly April day, all five students performed exceptionally well - demonstrating focus, resilience, and strong lifesaving skills in their

32 Air Ambulance service missions took place in County Tipperary in 2024

Deputy Michael Murphy has highlighted the vital role played by the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which delivered 32 of missions throughout the county of Tipperary in 2024.

The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. The service provides rapid transport for patients of all ages, often to major trauma centres or specialist units in Dublin.

Figures released by the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris detail the county-by-county breakdown of the 652 missions that took place last year, which 32 being recorded in Tipperary.

Deputy Murphy said: “I want to take this opportunity to pay

tribute to the team in our air ambulance service, that make such a difference to communities across the country, including Tipperary.

“These figures demonstrate crucial role that the air ambulance service plays in providing rapid medical response to critical situations, often in remote or hard-toreach areas.

“This is a service that has saved lives and has been a gamechanger for both Rural and Urban Ireland.

“It’s a service that has ensured some of our sickest patients received emergency care at the most critical of periods. It’s a service too that is provided 365 days of the year - making such an incredible difference to so many families the length and breadth of our State.”

Communities unite in grief as Tipperary mourns the loss of Bronagh English

People from across Tipperary and beyond gathered in a powerful show of support on Tuesday morning for the grieving family of 18-year-old Bronagh English, who tragically lost her life in a car accident. Bronagh, recently returned from a family ski trip and eagerly preparing for her Leaving Certificate exams, had also chosen her Debs dress in anticipation of the big night. At her funeral Mass, she was remembered as someone who brought light and happiness wherever she went. Her sister Mia paid an emotional tribute during the service, saying, “Being Bronagh’s sister was like living a dream. We’ll carry you with us every day and every step of the way.”

Bronagh was the beloved daughter of Michael and Danielle English, and a loving sister to Mia, Mikey, and David. She was also a treasured granddaughter to Greta and Donie Ormonde, and to Carmel and her late husband, John English.

The funeral Mass was held at St. John the Baptist Church in Powerstown, Clonmel, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Bronagh, who lived at Anner Park House on Waterford Road in Clonmel, was a Leaving Certificate student at Rockwell College. The fatal single-car crash occurred in Kilmoyler last Thursday night.

Her brother Mikey shared fond memories of Bronagh’s energy and enthusiasm, saying she was the life of every family celebration. He spoke of her recent ski holiday and recalled how, on an earlier trip, she surprised everyone by catching fish in the Amazon rainforest.

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Rockwell College is delighted to offer students the opportunity to achieve this nationally recognised qualification—an important life skill that promotes safety, confidence, and personal responsibility in open water environments.

Well done to all involved on this fantastic achievement!

Symbols of Bronagh’s passions and personality were brought to the altar of the church where she had received many of her sacraments and regularly attended Mass. Among the items were family photos, ski goggles, her dancing shoes, and a fishing rod—each telling a story of the joy and spirit she brought to life.

Bronagh had explored various dance forms—from Irish dancing to ballet—before finding her groove in a Strictly Come Dancing-style event last year. Mikey said she deeply loved her six years at Rockwell College, where she built lasting friendships and shared unforgettable moments. This year, her classmates voted her the “smiliest person” in the school.

Her father, Michael, described her as a “wonderful child” deeply

loved by all who knew her. He acknowledged the profound heartbreak the family is enduring and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of kindness since the accident.

Danielle, Bronagh’s mother, extended heartfelt thanks to the emergency services for their compassion and professionalism at the scene.

“They went above and beyond— we are so grateful,” she said.

Fr Peter Ahearne, Parish Priest, spoke of the deep shock and sadness surrounding Bronagh’s untimely passing.

“There are no words that can lessen the pain this family is going through. Their world has been turned upside down, and we all share in their heartbreak,” he told mourners.

Robert Hayde, Colm O’Mahony, Hannah Dalzell, Ian Ryan and Marcus Thompson at Rockwell College on the day of their National Lifeguard Qualification examination.

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Busy Bealtaine line up for The Source (Thurles) during month of May

The Source’s first Bealtaine offering is Hothouse. A fast-paced, intergenerational story of love, loss, and legacy set on an Arctic cruise ship that takes the audience on a journey to bid farewell to the ice caps. Guided by an unhinged cruise ship captain, HOTHOUSE tells the familiar stories of one family’s legacy, from 9-year-old Ruth in 1960’s Ireland to her great-great-great-great-great grandchildren 100 years from now. Written by Carys D. Coburn with original songs and music by Anna Clock.

Taking place on Saturday, 10th May | Doors 8.00pm | Tickets €12 for over 55.

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For the cinephiles The Source have A Complete Unknown up next. Set in 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. James Mangold’s excellent biopic

hinges instead around his first major reinvention, when he plugged in his electric guitar at 1965’s Newport Folk Festival, the folk equivalent of the premiere of Stravinsky’s Rites of Spring.

The film builds towards this climax by following the young singer (a superb Timothée Chalamet, capturing Dylan’s voice perfectly) at key steps along the way, from meeting heroes Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy) and Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) to relationships with Sylvie Russo (Elle Fanning) and Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro). In no way a hagiography, this hugely enjoyable portrayal sees Dylan’s enigma survive the experience intact.

Taking place on Wednesday, 14th May | Doors 2.00pm | *Free for those over 55.

The final Bealtaine offering at The Source in Thurles is a live show titled ‘A Rare Journey; Nora Joyce’s Odyssey’ which celebrates the life of a truly remarkable Irish woman Nora Joyce, in a highly

entertaining roller-coaster 75-minute play, filled with the music and song the Joyce’s knew, and delights in Nora’s quick and often razorsharp wit.

The play separates Nora from her famous literary alter ego Molly Bloom and dispels the lazy myths that have often cast Nora as an inconsequential appendage of her famous husband.

Written and performed by Paula Greevy-Lee, this one-woman show separates the funny, wise, sharp-witted, complex, and compassionate Nora from the half-truths that have dogged her since her death aged 67 in 1951.

Taking place on Wednesday, 21st May | Doors 2.00pm | Tickets €8 for over 55’s.

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

CLONMEL COMMUNITY

CHOIR’S CONCERT ON SATURDAY, 10th MAYYou don’t want to miss it!

CLONMEL COMMUNITY

CHOIR are busy rehearsing for their summer concert which will take place on Saturday, 10th May in the CTI College, The Mall, Clonmel.

A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed and special guest artists will also perform on the night.

There will be lots of raffle prizes, vouchers, hampers, etc., to add to the fun of the occasion.

If last year’s concert is anything to go by, this year’s promises to be even better, yet another wonderful night’s entertainment for music fans, and it’s definitely an occasion not to be missed. We

guarantee you will leave the concert hall smiling, and singing for days afterwards.

Further details will appear in next week’s edition Tipp Echo and on Clonmel Community Choir’s Facebook Page

HOME CARE ASSISTANTS

Kare Plus Waterford & South Tipperary is hiring Home Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes across South Tipperary. With a local office in Clonmel, Kare Plus is known for delivering high-quality, compassionate care while fully supporting its carers

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Support clients with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication prompts, light housekeeping, and accurate incident reporting, while maintaining regular communication with supervisors.

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Take notice that I, P.J. Hanrahan, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission for a Dwelling, Garage, Effluent Treatment System, Entrance and all associated site works at Castlegrace, Clogheen, 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.

Further Information

Take notice that I, Barry Fitzgerald, have submitted Significant Further Information in connection with Planning Application Ref. No. 2460814 [Permission Dwelling, Garage, Effluent Treatment System, Entrance and all associated site works at Loughloher, Cahir, Co. Tipperary]. The Further Information is available for inspection or purchase 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 Significant Further Information may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the Planning Authority.

Tipperary County Council

I, Thomas O’Dea, intend to apply to the above authority for planning permission to construct a new dwelling house, entrance, driveway, treatment system and all associated site development works at Lawlesstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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I, James O’Mahoney, intend to apply to the above authority for planning permission for retention of the as-constructed side extension and all associated site development works at Boolahalla, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

“Further Information” or “Revised Plans” Under planning referance number 2461055, Alex & John Sheehan intend to apply for Permission to construct (i) Calf shed (ii) Slatted tank (iii) Manure slab with wall and all associated site works at Tannersrath, Clonmel, Co Tipperary. That significant further information/revised plans in

relation to the application have been furnished to the Planning Authority, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Authority during public opening hours, and A submission or observation in relation to the significant further information/revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper and site notices by the planning authority.

Finding Light in a New Land

How a Ukrainian refugee launched her beauty business in Clonmel

Since 2022, many Ukrainians have made Ireland their home, seeking refuge from the war. On the Emerald Isle, they have found support, friendship, and a chance to rebuild their lives. Despite the challenges of arriving in a distant country and losing their homes, many Ukrainians have managed to start over. Thanks to the support of the Irish people, they can work, study, and launch their own businesses.

One such inspiring individual is Marina Garna, a hardworking Ukrainian girl now living in Clonmel and running her own beauty business. Let’s find out how she’s adapting and thriving here.

TWICE DISPLACED, STILL STANDING

Marina is in her twenties, but she has already had to leave her home twice. When Russia began its war against Ukraine in 2014, she was living in Luhansk, in the easternmost region of the country. This area, known as the Donbas, was the first part of Ukraine to feel the so-called “friendly embrace” of Russia. Marina’s family was forced to move from Russian-occupied Luhansk to Kharkiv, which remained under Ukrainian control.

In 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion and began constantly bombing Kharkiv, Marina and her friend Tetiana decided to move to Ireland.

At first, Marina didn’t understand much about life in her new country. She realized that she could only rely on herself. The move, she notes, was incredibly stressful.

Like many others, Marina went through several emotional stages during emigration. At first, there was euphoria — everything was exciting and beautiful, so green and new. Everyone speak English. It felt like the beginning of a new life. Then nostalgia set in.

Marina started to miss home — her parents, even her job, which she hadn’t particularly liked in

Ukraine.

Gradually, she adapted to life in Ireland, understanding that there was no other choice: she had to work and build a future here, or return to a war-torn Ukraine. She chose to stay.

BUILDING A DREAM FROM SCRATCH

Marina had a very difficult time starting out. She never relied on financial support from her parents and didn’t want to be a burden on the Irish state by claiming jobseeker’s allowance for long.

The hardest part was building a client base and finding a stable footing. Psychotherapy and the support of friends and parents helped her through: “I didn’t praise myself at all. My mindset was always: you can do more, you can do better. Gradually, I started to give myself some credit — although I still struggle with it. My friends really supported

me — my friend Tetiana and my boyfriend Samir. And of course, my parents are always my backup. They believed in me. I think if I had been on my own, I wouldn’t have made it. They told me that you’d have to look hard to find someone who doesn’t give up like you.”

Today, Marina has a solid client base and rent office in the beauty salon Ada. With a basic medical education obtained in Ukraine, she is currently studying Beauty Therapy at ETB College. Her future plans include enrolling in a medical college in Ireland, getting a driving license, attracting more clients, and eventually becoming a mentor for others who want to work in the beauty industry.

“I feel safe here, and I don’t experience any discrimination,” Marina says. “I don’t feel out of place. Yes, I understand that this is not my home yet, but I am not a stranger here. I already have

acquaintances, connections, a job, and some accomplishments. I enjoy coming back here after any trip — even from Ukraine.”

She says that people are Ireland’s greatest treasure. They are kind, open, and welcoming — always ready to crack a joke, lend a hand, offer support, or simply listen. And that means so much. Among the country’s many strengths, she also highlights its stability, safety, and beautiful nature.

She offers words of encouragement to anyone dreaming of starting their own business but feeling afraid: “Seek support within yourself and from those closest to you. Don’t be afraid and allow yourself to make mistakes — because they will happen, they’re inevitable. What matters is learning from them. Don’t expect instant success but move toward your goal step by step.”

€3,659,104

in grants paid out to bring homes in Tipperary back to use

Forty our Vacant Property Refurbishment grant applications have been approved in Tipperary, which has brought more homes back into residential use, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.

Deputy Michael Murphy said that the grant is supporting people across Tipperary to bring these vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes.

“The Vacant Property Refurbishment grant was introduced to help bring derelict properties back to life as affordable homes. So far in Tipperary County Council, €3,659,104 in grants have been drawn down.

“We can see the number of grants being paid out continuing to rise significantly each quarter as works on properties are completed. It’s fantastic to see so many people in Tipperary availing of this grant.

“Forty four applications have been approved in Tipperary and I hope to see a continued increase in approved applications throughout 2025.

“Across the country, €112.5 million has been paid out since the grant was launched in July 2022, showing the importance of the scheme.

Deputy Michael Murphy, TD.

“The grant helps repurpose the buildings we already have, so we are boosting available accommodation whilst also rejuvenating our towns and urban centres.

“Fine Gael is committed to helping more people in Tipperary own their own home and increasing supply is key to achieving that. The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant helps bring buildings back into use and revitalises our communities.

Inspiring individual is Marina Garna, a hardworking Ukrainian girl now living in Clonmel and running her own beauty business.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT COMMITTEE

SEEKS STEWARDS

Things are getting busy for the committee of Darkness Into Light in the town as they prepare for their tenth walk this year. Their popup shop on the Main Street at Barry Walsh’s estate agents was a hive of activity last Saturday when the committee held their first public registration day. The shop front, festooned in the unmistakable yellow that has become easily recognisable and associated with the annual Pieta fundraiser reflected in glorious April sunshine and acted like a beacon for those passing by.

Mary McGrath who is the main driving force behind this year’s walk was delighted with the response so far and stated that the community is as supportive as it has ever been towards the walk and towards the work that Pieta does.

Ove the coming weeks the committee will be holding a couple of more public registration days in Supervalu and all who register in person will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of two fantastic self-care hampers, the contents of which were kindly donated by several of the town’s businesses.

The planning for the walk continues in the background and the organisers have put a call out for stewards. The nature of the walk, taking place in the early hours of the morning means that safety is always a priority for the group and this year is no different. If anybody would like to volunteer their services, they can contact Mary on 087 7534040 and you will be added to the groups messaging service.

To act as a steward only takes a few hours out of your night but the rewards of volunteering, helping raise funds for a noble cause and the opportunity to witness a breathtaking spectacle as the crowds walk a route festooned with lights and motivational signs, far outweighs the small bit of sleep deprivation.

Carrick-on-Suir

Easter Camp a huge success

Carrick United’s Easter camp was held last week for three days with 130 children taking part. The annual camp was as usual run in a very professional manner with plenty of current players, managers and committee members at hand to assist with its smooth running.

As is the case with running any outdoor events in Ireland the weather played a huge part in the success of the camp, with Wednesday the only day that saw a slight drizzle so there were thankfully no interruptions to the children’s enjoyment.

On Thursday, the final day of the camp a special game of coaches against players took place and much to the delight of the participants in the camp they bet their coaches after a penalty shoot-out.

A particular well done to the young boys and girls from Carrick United’s underage teams who gave up some of their Easter holidays to give back to their club by helping out with the camp. A true spirit of community on display.

Athletic Club brings home more silverware

On Easter Monday athletes representing Carrick-on-Suir AC made the short trip to Kilmacow where they joined clubs from all over the country for St. Senan’s AC Open Day.

Basking in glorious sunshine our future stars of track and field had a very productive day and came back from the South Kilkenny venue with a nice haul of medals.

Tristan O’Keeffe ran a brilliant 300 metres in the under 11 category to bring home a bronze with Elisa Frisby achieving the same in the 1km under 13 girls walk. In the under 15 girls 100 metre sprint Sarah Bartley also picked up a bronze and the same athlete was just beaten into second place in the girls under 16 long jump.

Three of the travelling athletes came through their qualifiers and reached the finals of their sprint events with Benny Power in the under 9 boys, Lauren Peters in the girls under 10 and John Walsh completing the trio of finalists in the boys under 12.

The open events like the one hosted by St. Senan’s AC are a fantastic way of warming up for the upcoming track and field season and gives all the athletes a good indicator of where they are in terms of fitness and where they may need a bit of tweaking with their training or preparation.

The season proper begins with the Tipperary County Championships in a couple of weeks’ time on May the 10th and 11th in Templemore.

The athleticism and skill by our young track and field stars, along with their coaches and trainers’ professionalism and knowledge will most certainly mean that the town will have plenty of county champions returning to the area after the meet.

Carrick Town in around the

MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACRE

Anniversary Memorial Concert to remember one of the darkest nights of them all 50 years ago

During the 1960s and 1970s, showbands ruled the live music scene in Ireland. They drew huge crowds who flocked into venues up and down the country and none more so the famous Miami Showband. Led by the ever-popular front man Fran O’Toole the band had a massive, dedicated fan base, but all of this came to an end in July 1975 when what became known as The Miami Showband Massacre occurred.

The tour bus that the band were travelling in was stopped by a fake RUC patrol who were made up of UVF and UDR members. A bomb that the loyalist gang were planting on the bus exploded pre-

survivor.

maturely, killing two of those setting it. The remaining loyalists then opened fire on the band members, killing Tony Geraghty and Brian McCoy, as well as the aforementioned Fran O’Toole. Des Lee survived the attack as did Stephen Travers.

Stephen is a Carrick-on-Suir man and one who is very proud of his roots. The attack in 1975 obviously left a terrible scar on Stephen but he epitomises compassion and forgiveness whenever he speaks of the events of that terrible night.

Twenty years ago, there was a memorial concert held to mark the 30th anniversary of the massacre and Stephen felt that with the passage of time, having lost so many contemporaries along the way, a 50th concert might be impossible. This turned out to be untrue, as so many artists from that time, along with some who currently play have been lined up for the 50th anniversary gig being staged in Vicar Street on Monday, 29th September.

Bands including The Swarbriggs and The Indians as well as artists like Brush Shiels and Michael English are all performing

on the night. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society.

To give a small insight into the nature of Stephen Travers, one need only look at his response to the recent parade held for Wesley Summerville, one of his would-be assassins who was blown up by his own bomb on the night. When

David loses out in final

On Friday evening last young David Kocjan stepped into the ring in the National Stadium in Dublin for an All-Ireland Final bout in the 68 kg category. The culmination of a though season where David trained as hard as he possibly could and had been performing incredibly well in the ring all boiled down to just three short rounds. Round one saw David land some great blows on his opponent from Ballina, Pete Maughan, as did round two but round three was where he came into his own and finished off the fight on a strong note. Sadly, a split decision result did not go in David’s favour, and he lost the bout. Not the end to the season David, his family or the club would have wished for, but on reflection, in his first-year boxing David became county and Munster champion as well as All Ireland finalist, an amazing achievement and one that he should be so proud of. The future is looking bright for David, and we know he will continue to bring titles back to the club and community.

asked what he thought of up to 30 bands joining in a commemoration he stated, “they have a right to remember their dead, just like everybody else, - although I hope they don’t glorify what he did”. The concert is being run by Aiken Promotions and tickets can be bought through www.aikenpromotions.com

Bluebell Walk is on this Saturday

On this coming Saturday, 3rd May, a Bluebell Walk will take place starting at the High Crosses in Ahenny. Organised by the Ahenny, Clashnasmuth and Faugheen tidy town group the walk will take in various points of local historical and cultural significance, all while enjoying the rice biodiversity of the area and acres upon acres of Bluebells. The event starts at 10 am and will take approximately two hours.

This is a great opportunity to spend a few hours enjoying all that the countryside has to offer.

The Eircode for the start of the walk is E32DP38 and booking is required. The bookings came be made through Eventbrite, at www.eventbrite.

Stephen Travers,

Carrick-on-Suir Extra

By Eddie Reade

The beauty that we have right on our doorsteps... A worthwhile hike through nature and history in the Comeraghs

For many years, the day after confirmation for the boys in the Green school meant one thing. A hike up the imposing Comeragh Mountains. Loading onto a bus, the taste of impending freedom from primary school almost tangible, and the anticipation, trepidation and unknown awe at the next stage in life created an extra air of excitement. Sadly, for some that day was the only time that they explored the glacial peaks and the quiet, almost eerily silent lakes.

The magnificent Comeraghs stretch as far as the eye can see from west to east from our town. The Sun runs the whole way along its peaks, rising at the Dungarvan extremes and setting well beyond the Vale of Honey. There are many wonderful aspects to the mountains, the deep lakes, always cold against the skin of those brave enough to take a dip, the multitude of signed walks through heather covered fields, and over sky high cliff edges that drop straight down, chiselled out by mother nature during the last ice age.

One of the most scenic but challenging walks of the mountains is the 6-kilometre hike known as the Coumshingaun Loop. The start of the walk is based at Kilclooney woods, itself a beautiful picnic spot for those more inclined towards a leisurely enjoyment of nature. Starting off with a hike through a grassy area one finds a rocky, slippery section underfoot next. The loop should be completed clockwise and brings the hiker all around the impressive Coumshingaun lake, before returning once more to the car park for a well-earned rest.

The nature and scenery around the mountains are major aspect of the area, but the history, folklore and stories that are part of the area are as amazing.

The area around Mahon Falls, with its picturesque waterfall also has many stories about “the little people” with a “fairy tree” in the area as well as the world-famous magic road. Some say the road is an optical illusion but many of the older people in its vicinity claim that it is in fact the work of the little people that moves vehicles uphill.

The story of Crotty the robber is one of mystery, escape, robbery and death and one that is almost as much a part of the Comeraghs as its peaks and lakes.

William Crotty, or ‘The Highway Robber’ was an 18th century highwayman who hid himself away in a cave at the foothills of the Comeraghs. He was the leader of a gang of highwaymen who stole from the rich to give to the poor, much in the same manner as Robin Hood. His many enemies described him as a bloodthirsty murderer and said that “the devil wouldn’t pick his bones” while the country people claimed that he was very generous with any monies he managed to rob from the upper classes. Crotty knew the Comeraghs like the back of his hand, so when he was being chased by the authorities he could easily hide on the mountain range. This was very frustrating for the guards, so they started to offer bribes to some of Crotty’s men asking for information on where he was hiding. Legend has it that David Norris, who was Crotty’s most trusted companion, accepted these bribes. One night in February 1742, when he’d poured enough whiskey into Crotty to make him sleepy, he wet his gunpowder and stole his dagger. When the guards arrived to arrest him, Crotty didn’t stand a chance.

In March that year, Crotty was trialled

in Waterford City and found guilty. He was executed by hanging and then had his head cut off and spiked outside the County Jail as a warning to those wishing to follow in his footsteps. The legend of William Crotty is a very important part of Waterford’s heritage and many of the landmarks in the Comeragh mountains are named after him. His ghost is known as Dark Stranger who “comes out of the mist, tall, dark clothed, moving purposefully, his footsteps making no sound.” The ghost can also be seen on a white horse. He would cross the Crough Road and ride towards the Crotty’s Rock, Rathgormack and Carrignagower where his treasures lie hidden somewhere beneath a rock with a hoof mark.

As well as stories from centuries ago, which may or may not have been embellished by the passage of time, there are stories of interest from the area within living memory that many still recall. One of these is the story of the man who became known to all as Lackendara. Born in the area, Jim Fitzgerald was raised by his grandparents and left to fight in World War I.

Jim returned to his native towns land after the war suffering from what would now be described as a post traumatic disorder but was simply called “shell shock” in that era.

The Lackendara moved into what was for all intents and purposes a small cave halfway up the side of the mountain around the Coumshingaun area. Here he lived in solitude and isolation, save for travelling into Kilmacthomas every few weeks to get his few supplies after collecting his pension.

The story of Jim Fitzgerald is a strange,

sad yet beautiful one. A man who suffered so much due to the evils of war, spent his remaining days living alone, with just the sheep, foxes and nature for company and with his companions he was truly at peace.

Hopefully over the coming few months we will get a bit of a summer and if we do, one could find a hell of a lot of worse ways than to spend it amongst the nature, folklore, stories and scenery that makes The Comeraghs.

Vincent Hunt, the Carrick-on-Suir native who died saving lives in Spain

There are many monuments all around Europe to those who left their own lands to stand and fight in Spain during their civil war. The International Brigades are remembered in story and song across the continent by those who still remember the brave soldiers who stood up to Franco’s army. Men like Frank Ryan bring images of bravery and commitment to mind in the face of scorn from the all-powerful, at the time, Catholic Church.

Unlike their fellow countrymen who left these shores to fight with the Irish Brigade under the flag of Saint Patrick and who aligned themselves with Franco, the International Brigade fought to try stop the steady rise in fascism.

One of the tens of thousands who died during that brutal conflict, and one of the 68 Irish men who gave up their lives was born in Carrick-on-Suir.

Vincent Hunt was born in the town

to a police officer father Michael on 28th September,1909. Michael Hunt was a police officer as was one of Vincent’s older brothers. On 23rd June, 1919 Michale was shot dead by the I.R.A. in Thurles. The family emigrated to Australia soon after this but returned to Ireland shortly after the civil war. Vincent then emigrated once again when he travelled to The Far East and took up a position as a cotton plantation inspector.

On 17th December, 1936 Vincent travelled to Spain to work with the British Medical Aid team. He soon left this organisation and joined the Thalmann Battalion of the International Brigades. He drove ambulances for the brigade and assisted with the care of both republican and civilian casualties. The Thalmann battalion was named after the German communist leader Ernst Thalmann. On 10th July, 1937, in the town of Bru-

nete, a small area located on the outskirts of Madrid, and just shy of seven months into his service, the ambulance that Vincent was driving was hit by a bomb killing him.

Vincent Hunt is not a name that many will recognise, and he will probably never have a memorial in his honour, but he is yet another Carrick-on-Suir person that tried to make a difference for the better to this world.

Jim Fitzgerald, aka Lackendara Jim, poses for a photo with a young woman.

Recently Deceased

Gráinne Fanning, née McCabe, Ardeen Nursing Home, The Derheen & Monaraheen, Two-Mile-Borris.

Tom Cashin, Dun Muilleann, Monakeeba, Kathleen Ryan (Dick), Ballyboy, Upperchurch.

John Jordan, Foxhill Drive, Ayrefield, Dublin 13.

Scoil Ailbhe Progressive 25

This annual card game will take place this evening, Wednesday, 30th April at 8 o’clock in Scoil Ailbhe school hall. €1,000 prize money for the game. Refreshments afterwards. There will also be a raffle on the night. Tickets for the game or the raffle can be bought at the school (0504-21448 or reception@scoilailbhe.ie) or from any member of staff.

Annual Bealtaine Festival

Tuesday May 6th - Thursday May 22nd in Thurles library. Information for all of the events can be found at Thurles Events –Tipperary County Council Library Service Booking ay 052-6166131.

First Holy Communion

Cathedral of the Assumption: Saturday, 10th May, 11 am: Scoil Ailbhe, C.B.S. & Rahealty N.S. Saturday

Saturday, 17th May, 11 am: Presentation Primary and Scoil Angela, Ursuline Primary.

Saturday, 24th May, 11 am: Leugh N.S. and Gaelscoil Bhríde

May Procession

Thurles residents groups hit the jackpot with upkeep assistance

Twenty-four residents’ groups/ associations in Thurles town have been grant aided by the Municipal District Council having applied for assistance to help up-keep their neighbourhoods.

The annual grants were announced this week and saw a total pot of €15,600 allocated to groups throughout the Municipal District.

The Thurles grants were to:

Marlstone Manor - €650

Cluain Airne - €350

Ashgrove €425

Carrig Dun €200

Windsor Grove €400 Ard Carrig €400

Loughtagalla €500

Willomere Drive €700

Sliabh na mBan Meadows €250

Sli na Suire €700

Hazlewood €700

The Willows €750

Church View €200

Cluain Airne (2) €350

Elmwood €625

Moyne Road €500

Ikerrin Rd €500

Castle Park €300

Cluain Glas €800

Croke Street €300

Rosemount €800

Dún Lia €500

The Glebe €300

Ard na Croise €250

Great work undertaken19 Thurles sports groups receive funding

A total of 19 Thurles based sports groups have received grants from the local Municipal District Council in recognition of the great work undertaken each year.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Celebrate the month of May and honour our Blessed Mother Mary at the annual May procession in Loughtagalla Park on Wednesday, 7th May at 7:30pm. All welcome. Last chance to get

Sports €350

Borroway Rovers €350

Dúrlas Óg €750

Thurles Squash €500

Thurles Special Olympics €350

Thurles CBS’s Harty Cup and Croke Cup winning teams honoured with Civic Award

Thurles CBS Secondary School’s Dr Harty Cup and Croke Cup winning senior hurling team has been honoured by the Thurles Templemore Municipal District Council with a civic award in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

This is the highest honour the local authority can bestow upon any individual or group and Thurles CBS were thrilled to have been recognised in such a special fashion.

The grants are allocated annually across the District with the total allocation this year being €27,150.

The largest Thurles grant was €750 while the lowest was €350.

The allocations were to: Thurles RFC €750

Tipperary Knights Basketball

€350

Sarsfields Camogie €600

Tipperary Warriors Multi

Tipp Talons Basketball €350

Thurles Gaels €600

Thurles Crokes AC €750

Thurles Community Games €350

Thurles Badminton €350

Sarsfields LGFA €350

Mid Tipp Hillwalkers €350

Kingfisher Swimming €350

Thurles Sarsfields GAA €350

Thurles Mens Shed €350

Thurles Squash €350

The awards were presented in the Templemore Arms Hotel this week with members of the CBS panel in attendance alongside management and backroom personnel – the CBS had been nominated by past pupil, Councillor Sean Ryan who was thrilled to have witnessed his alma mater doing so well during the course of the season. The team enjoyed outstanding support across the board and when they captured only their second ever

Four burial grounds have received grants

Four burial grounds in Thurles parish have received grants under the Municipal District Authority’s annual burial grounds grants for the coming year.

A total of 58 grants were awarded to burial ground committees across the Thurles Templemore District with each one receiving €700 for maintenance and upkeep of the sites.

The Thurles grants were to:

Killinan Cemetery

St Mary’s Cemetery

Rahealty Cemetery

Shyane Burial Grounds

The largest burial grounds in Thurles is St Patrick’s Cemetery located at Loughtagalla and this is not included in the list of grants as it is managed by the Municipal District Authority in conjunction with the community at large.

Croke Cup (All-Ireland senior College title) there was a huge outpouring of joy in Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day.

The invaluable civic awards proved to be another great celebration of so many contributions to the local communities across the District and great credit is due to the Municipal District for continuing to honour great achievements and contributions.

A memorable night of song and music is in store when the Ormond Octaves choir perform in the Cathedral on this coming Friday, 2nd May. Doors open at 7 pm. Concert starts at 8 pm. The choir of over 80 members has thrilled audiences in packed churches and halls all over North Tipperary since it was founded by Musical Director Niamh Ryan in 2008.

All proceeds to the Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets (€25 Donation) available in Thurles Parish Centre (0504 -22229), Bookworm, Liberty Square (0504 22257) and Holycross Parish Centre (0504 43124), Nenagh Parish Centre, (067 31272).

Visit the Ormond Octaves on YouTube to get a flavour of their wonderful music and song.

Memories of Pres girls’ unforgettable trip to Kolkata will last a lifetime

PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL

students accompanied by Ms King and Ms O’Sullivan continued their fine tradition of heading to Kolkata in association with the Hope Foundation having raised substantial funds for the charitable works there.

Following in the footsteps of many Pres’ girls before them, the trip to Kolkata included a visit to Brian’s Way which is a special needs school catering for 101 children with additional educational needs.

The girls also visited Saini International School where they participated in workshops with students in Yoga, Art, Music and Dance classes. They visited the Life Skills Cafe and Hope hospital and finished one of their days learning traditional Indian dance.

On Palm Sunday the girls started their day at 5:30am for a Special Mass at Mother Teresa’s House – a really special event.

The girls also enjoyed a guided walking tour of Prinseep Gat, Riverside way, Eden Gardens, Town

Square, BBD Square, Howra Bridge and Victoria Memorial.

After lunch they visited a Girls Orphanage where they interacted with the children.

The girls also visited Mother Teresa’s home and tomb and played soccer with some of the children they had met in the Hope projects and homes during the week.

Then there was dress up for the Sari Night which was a great success with so many vibrant colours on

display. The girls had an Indian dance off. What a fantastic last night they enjoyed in India.

The trip proved to be entirely successful with wonderful experiences for the girls who worked so hard to get to Kolkata and to witness what life is like for so many, many many miles away from the Presentation Secondary School in Thurles. However, though there is a great distance between them, the links being forged remain as strong as ever.

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Town Tipp through A trip

with Martin Quinn

Applegreen M&S Food Partnership reaches milestone as new Tipperary Town store re-opens

Applegreen Tipperary Town marks 25th location to introduce M&S Food collection, which features over 400 M&S products now available to customers

aPPLEGREEN, one of Ireland’s leading roadside hospitality brands, has added a new Marks & Spencer Food “shop-in-shop” outlet at its Tipperary Town location.

The introduction of M&S Food in Tipperary Town follows a significant redevelopment to the store, which is located on Davitt Street, and highlights Applegreen’s continued commitment to bring the best experience to its customers as they enjoy their journey on Irish roads. Tipperary Town marks the 25th location for Applegreen’s growing M&S Food partnership and follows the successful opening of Applegreen Birdhill with the M&S Food range in 2024.

A further 16 Applegreen stores are set to welcome the M&S Food offering by the end of 2025 as part of Applegreen’s successful partnership with the UK retailer. Applegreen has plans to further expand its M&S Food network to 60 stores over the medium term. Local customers and those passing through the area will benefit from over 400 M&S products available in-store, including fresh fruit and salads, convenient and tasty lunch and dinner options, and highquality fresh flowers.

M&S Food favourites such as Colin the Caterpillar cakes, Percy Pig sweets and freshly baked M&S cookies will also be available. Applegreen Tipperary Town will also feature a new Click & Collect service for M&S Clothing and Home product ranges, providing customers with the convenience of ordering quality clothing, home and beauty essentials online at www.marksandspencer.com/ie

ABOVE:

Anthony Russell Regional Manager Apple Green, Mariia Chumakova staff, Madeleine Hassett staff, Lorna Duggan Site Manager, Catherine Greene staff, and Denyse Ryan Staff at the official opening last week.

RIGHT:

The fabulous new interior at Applegreen’s Tipperary Town Store which officially re-opened last week.

Golden Ticket winners Jennifer Noonan, Daniel Bowden, Jack Bowden with Percy Pig and Kyle Duggan from Beat 102-103 at the re-opening of Applegreen Tipperary.

Catherine Greene staff, Percy Pig, Denyse Ryan staff, and Madeleine Hassett staff at the re-opening of the Applegreen store, Tipperary Town last week.

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TIPPERARY TOWN GETS READY FOR ANOTHER GREAT MUSIC FESTIVAL

For the past two years the Tipperary Festival Committee held their annual music festival in the Lidl car park. The committee really appreciate the company for facilitating them in the past. Due to the ongoing road construction Lidl were unable to offer their car park as a venue this year. The committee looked at various options but unfortunately some of them were not

suitable due to uneven surfaces and other difficulties.

Eamonn Ryan from the Porterhouse came forward to say that if a venue couldn’t be provided for the festival that he

would carry out major works on land near the old SuperValu building, and would provide the venue free of charge.

The field was completely overgrown and needed a large invest-

ment on his part to level the area and make it suitable as a venue to house the festival. Eamonn also agreed to transfer his pub licence ‘free of charge’ to the marquee for the duration of the festival.

The committee consider this to be a very valuable asset to the music festival and is the main reason that the music festival can proceed this year. The com-

mittee wish to sincerely thank Eamonn and his staff along with the businesses and individuals that have contributed towards the costs of running the festival, and to those that are helping in so many other ways.

The music festival has attracted huge crowds in the past and this year should be no exception.

THANKS TO ARRABAWN TIPPERARY CO-OP

Further to the above, Tipperary Music Festival are delighted to announce that Arrabawn Tipperary Co op are the corporate sponsors once again for this year’s festival of excellent music from Thursday, 8th May to Sunday, 11th May inclusive. Arrabawn Tipperary Co op are delighted to once again be the corporate sponsors for this great event.

Tickets for the festival are available from tipperarytown.ie and from 087-8253139.

Minister for Health visits Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre in Tipperary Town

The

er, and by members of the Board, staff and volunteers. Jim Rhatigan, Chair, welcomed the Minister to the Centre and explained the aims of the Centre; To continue to develop cancer support services in the catchment area of West Tipperary and East Limerick; To offer emotional support and help people affected by cancer, their families and friends, in a warm safe environment; To provide a range of complimentary

therapies which can be beneficial to people affected by cancer.

Complimentary therapies can help people suffering from fatigue and help reduce stress and anxiety by restoring a sense of well being; To provide a dropin centre where people who have been affected by cancer along with their families may access support and information; To continue our outreach program

of free information coffee mornings to the towns and  villages of West Tipperary and East Limerick.

The Minister was very impressed with the Centre and was further briefed on how the centre came about by founder Jennifer Jones Hickey. The Minister received a presentation of a blanket, which was made by members of the Knit & Knatter Group, from Kay Hogan, Manager.

The Tumbling Paddies, who will one of the big attractions at the Tipperary Music Festival.

Tipperary Town Music Festival Programme - and there is something for everyone included.

Michael English, who will open the Tipperary Music Festival on Thursday, 8th May, and Mike Denver who will perform on Sunday, 11th May.

The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD, paid a visit to Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre in Tipperary Town, on Thursday April 17th. The Minister was accompanied by Michael Murphy, TD, and by former Councillor and former Cathaoirleach of the County Council, Michael Fitzgerald.

Minister was greeted by Jim Rhatigan, Chair, Kay Hogan, Manager, Jennifer Jones Hickey, Found-

The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, with staff and volunteers at Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre in Tipperary Town.

Pictured at Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre were; Kay Hogan (Manager), Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD, Michael Murphy, TD, and former Councillor Michael Fitzgerald

The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD, has a word with Liam Bergin at Circle of Friends. Also in the picture is Kay Hogan (Manager) and Michael Murphy, TD.

TIPPERARY TOWN EXTRA

with Martin Quinn

‘The Power of the Written Word’ is launched at Tipperary Library

‘The Power of the Written Word’, the ninth - and fourth published - book by Carl J. Ashley, was launched at the Tipperary Town Library, on Friday, 25th April. Carl, who is the founder of Write Coach Ireland, now finds that he has the privilege of helping other amazing people, around the world, to write to heal and share the story of their journey.

On the back cover of his latest book Carl writes that everyone has a story to share and asks the question - Do you feel the time is right to tell yours? He goes on to say that storytelling, or scéalaíocht, has deep roots in Irish culture, mythical history and traditional values. It’s an overlooked but vital aspect of our social fabric.

“Writing your story is more than just putting words on a page; it’s about owning your journey and stepping into personal authority. Do you have the courage to share your truth? If the answer is yes, this book is for you” says Carl. The launch of the book was attended by a number of speakers, who spoke about their relationship with Carl and of how they had been introduced to him.

Carol Moloney spoke of her relationship with grief counselling, which came about after the loss of her mother.

“When my mother died in 2019 I went into the lockdown alone. After three months on my own I found that I needed to talk to

somebody. I went to the doctor and he put me in for grief counselling. I did eight weeks of counselling over the phone, which I found to be great, but I also found to be alien. I met Dee O’Connor and was chatting to her about the book that I was trying to write and she told me about her partner Carl, who was a coach writer. We met up and we got on.

Anybody that is going through trauma or going through counselling, it’s very hard to get the written word down. You are writing it as a person but you are going through it as a child, so you need a very special person to help you do that, and I found that special person in Carl.

You are there for the person and you instinctively know what they are going through. It’s a pleasure to go through this journey with you. I want to wish you the very best with this book as I know it’s going to be a valuable tool for people” said Carol.

Carl is passionate about blogging, writing, healing, interviewing people for his MenScape podcast and following his beloved Manchester City Football Club.

Speaking at the launch Carl said that there is a key core component that is required and its honesty and authenticity. “It’s being able to look at your journey, to own your journey, and to start reflecting on where your life choices, and the consequences that they have made for you, have impacted you. In a

real sense what we’re not changing we’re choosing, so what we are actually teaching through the Write Coach and through the clients around the world that we work with, is self-empowerment. It’s all about taking your power back, as a divine being capable of making choices that impact on your daily reality” said Carl.

Next up to speak was Timmy White of the Men’s Shed. “The first Men’s Shed that came to Ireland was in Knockanrawley Resource Centre. We would have about 15 men on a fairly regular basis and we try to get men to come up with their own ideas for activities, rather than depending on one person all the time to come up with ideas. We always have room for new people in the Men’s Shed as it’s important to have new faces and new ideas. It can also break into a ukulele class and this can be great fun.

The Men’s Shed is on a Monday from 3-5pm and all men are welcome” concluded Timmy.

The final guest speaker at the launch was Dee O’Connor, who when introduced said “It’s not about me today, it’s about this gentleman, Carl J Ashley, who walked into my life under a full moon in Bansha in the Old Church, to join me in one of the Sound Baths, and that was seven years ago. We’ve walked together for the past seven years and it has been an honour.

I have witnessed this man journey through a roller coaster of wounds and life experiences, with

total honesty and raw courage. I have seen him face his shadows, and do the deep inner work to unravel the emotions connected with these experiences. He has emerged on the other side more grounded, more open and standing in his power more than ever.

One of the things I find remarkable isn’t how far he has actually come but it’s how he supports others in that journey as well, and he invites people to come on that journey and get through their inner work, that is what’s stood out to me over the last few years” said Dee.

In concluding the launch Carl said that the book itself is written within mind of the prospective person who doesn’t really consider themself, high fluting enough to be an author, as they might consider this to be something that somebody else does.

“The core belief is that everybody has a story in them, everybody has a story to share, and some of the things that can come up when you start to look at the journey and to share it, might include things like imposter syndrome, like self sabotage and procrastination.

“Quite often there are things that come up that we really don’t want to look at so we can try and distract ourselves, but if you are one of the small minority of people that do have the courage to eventually want to tell the story of their journey, then this book might be useful” concluded Carl.

Carl J Ashley, Timmy White, Carol Moloney and Dee O’Connor, at the launch of the book ‘The Power of the Written Word’ at Tipperary Town Library on Friday, 25th April.

Carl J Ashley pictured at the launch of his book ‘The Power of the Written Word’ at Tipperary Town Library on Friday, 25th April.

Timmy White of the Men’s Shed pictured at the launch of the book ‘The Power of the Written Word’ in Tipperary Town Library.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

McGee Fahey 2nd Anniversary 5th Anniversary

In loving memory of Ida and Arthur O’Malley, 16 Ard Na Greine, Clonmel.

Remembering our beloved parents, whose anniversaries occur on June 19th and May 5th.

Sometimes it seems a lifetime, sometimes only a day, but deep within our hearts, you are never far away.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your children, son John, daughters Caroline, Sandra, Anna, Sarah, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Billy McGee

As each day dawns we think of you; As each night falls we pray for you; And throughout our lives no matter where; In our hearts you are always there.

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Margo and family.

Dad’s anniversary mass will be held on Saturday May 3rd at 1pm in Ss. Peter and Paul’s church, Clonmel.

TIPP ECHO

Robert (Gogsey) Fahey

Cherrymount, Clonmel, Tipperary

Remembered today, as always My beloved “Gogs” on your 5th Anniversary 27th April 2025.

“The Measure of my Dreams” Always & Forever Amanda

In Memoriam

McGrath

South Tipp Macra enjoy Farm Hedgerow Walk with Alan Moore on Murphy’s farm at Carrigawillin

South Tipperary Macra young farmers discussion group held a farm hedgerow walk entitled ‘Making hedges pay for themselves’ on Wednesday, 16th April on Michael Murphy’s drystock farm at Carrigawillin near Clonmel.

The walk was led by Alan Moore from Hedgerows Ireland and focused on new hedge planting and hedge management techniques.

Michael and his son Pat have been planting new

hedges over the last 15 years to add shelter and definition to the farm with a mix of whitethorn interspersed with hazel, holly and other plants. They have included some standard oak trees along the hedge lines to add character, shelter and biodiversity.

The new hedges have been allowed to gain a little height each year since planting and as a result have achieved a good dense structure. The farm is

bounded by ancient hedgerows which are side cut up to about three metres to keep electric fences working but higher up are allowed to produce annual flowers, fruit and nuts for the plentiful wildlife in evidence on the farm.

TAKE HOME MESSAGES

Take home messages from the walk: when planting, use a good mixture of native hedge plants and

Factory attempts to lower beef prices at odds with reality of markets - IFA

IFA Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan said attempts by factories to lower beef prices is unjustified and unacceptable. He said demand for beef is extremely strong in all our key markets, with beef prices in the UK rising a further almost 7p/ kg in the past week bringing the R4L steer price to the equivalent of €8.64/kg.

Declan Hanrahan said the UK market remains the most important market for our beef and is setting the trend on beef prices, since the beginning of April steer prices have risen by over 18c/kg and continues to increase.

The IFA Livestock Chair said across the EU and in the UK beef supplies are predicted to be down this year with demand out stripping supply, creating the opportunity for strong and sustained beef prices here.

GAMESMANSHIP AT ODDS

He said the gamesmanship of factories in recent weeks is completely at odds with the realities of the marketplace and must stop.

Declan Hanrahan said supplies of beef cattle will be extremely tight for the remainder of the year, Bord Bia predict a reduction of

87,000 cattle for the year. Throughput is up almost 25,000 head which leaves 110,000 less cattle available for factories for the remainder of the year before the buoyant live export trade for store cattle is factored in.

Declan Hanrahan said farmers are not being misled by the unjustified propaganda from factories, very few finishers are accepting the lower quotes with deals available 10c to 20 c/kg above quotes for larger and specialist lots of cattle as factories struggle to fill lucrative long-term contracts that they must honour.

The IFA Livestock Chair said the mart outlet is also performing very strongly for finished cattle and farmers unable to secure higher prices from factories should seriously consider this outlet.

Declan Hanrahan said all the indicators are for a strong beef market, supplies are lower here and in our key markets for the year ahead with demand for beef exceeding supply levels.

He said factories should stop the gamesmanship and reflect the reality of market conditions in prices offered to farmers.

use plants grown in Ireland from Irish seeds to avoid imported disease and genetic unsuitability. Raise the cutting height each year a few centimetres and consider a rotation of every second or even third year cutting of some hedges to allow more flowers for pollinators and winter food for birds and other wildlife. Leave some bushes intermittently to grow into trees.

More info from: hedgerowsireland.org

INFORMATION WEBINAR FOR FARMERS ON FAIR DEAL SCHEME

IFA, in partnership with the Health Service Executive (HSE), will host an information webinar for farmers on the Fair Deal scheme tonight - Wednesday, 30th April at 8pm.

IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair Teresa Roche said this information webinar is an important opportunity for farm families to familiarise themselves with the Fair Deal scheme and the conditions to qualify for the three-year cap on farm assets.

“Understanding how the Fair Deal scheme applies to farm assets is a major concern for many farming families. This webinar aims to provide clarity, answer common questions, and support families in navigating what can be a complex and emotional process,” Teresa Roche added.

“We know that planning for the future of the farm is something many families worry about. By working closely with the HSE, this webinar will help farm families make informed decisions while accessing the supports they need,” she added.

The session will include an expert speaker from the HSE.

Topics will include:

How the Fair Deal scheme works: The 3-year cap on farm assets; • Criteria for family successor exemptions; • Planning for nursing home care while protecting the family farm All are welcome to attend. Please register for the event here.

From left: Ronan O’Connor, Daniel Long and Daithi Burke enjoying the discussion during the Hedgerow Walk at Michael Murphy’s farm at Carrigawillin, Clonmel.

A group of young farmers from South Tipperary Macra who joined Alan Moore of Hedgerows Ireland for a discussion walk on the farm of Michael Murphy at Carrigawillin, Clonmel on Wednesday, 16th April.

Alan Moore from Hedgerows Ireland passing on some details of the organisations work during the Hedgerow Walk at Michael Murphy’s farm at Carrigawillin, Clonmel.

Michael Murphy (farm owner at Carrigawillin, Clonmel, on the left) showcasing his oak forestry plantation to Aaron Cooney and Michael O’Loughlin during the recent Hedgerow Walk.

Tipperary Ladies Football Club Social held at Slievenamon Golf Club on February 2, 2008. Back L to R: Shane Ronayne, Emma Taylor, Eimear Myles, Samantha Lambert, Sinead Delahunty, Karen Mullins, Ann Marie McCarra, Eimear O’Donnell, Ciara O’Donoghue, Nicky Gilmore, Edith Carroll, Aine Byrne, Keith Delahunty. Front L to R: Olivia McCarthy, Catherine Kelly, Niamh Lonergan, Eileen Brennan, Gillian O’Brien, Clara Fahey, Rebecca Maher, Amy Moloney and Denise Connolly.

Cahir Park soccer team who beat Two-Mile-Borris 1-0 in the Clonmel Credit Union Tipperary Cup 3rd Round game played in Cahir on March 2, 2008. Back L to R: Richie Tobin, Brian Fraser, Colin Darmody, Stephen Burke, James Darcy, Benny Ryan. Front L to R: Ed Burke, P.J. Mooney, Martin Burke, James McGrath and Eanna O’Gorman.

Photographed on their way to Fethard GAA Club’s annual general meeting held in the Abymill Theatre on Sunday January 6, 2008 are L to R: Tossie Lawton, Jimmy O’Shea, Sean Moloney and Pat O’Donnell.

Cashel Town B team who beat Dualla 3-0 in their Clonmel Credit Union Soccer League Division 4 game played in Dualla on January 6, 2008. Back L to R: Joe Currivan, Fergal Ryan, David Slattery, Martin Hickey, Paul Hoare, Karl Stromes, Jonathan Kennedy, T.J. Connolly, Philip Doherty, Michael Doyle. Front L to R: Paul Moloney, John Paul Peters, William O’Connor, Eddie Walsh, Henry Flynn, Paddy Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald.

Tipperary Ladies Football Intermediate Team photographed at the Tipperary Ladies Football Club Social held at Slievenamon Golf Club on February 2, 2008. Back L to R: Sheila Carew, Claire Carroll, Claire Lambert, Carmel Condon, Mairead Morrissey, Nancy Ferris, Angie McDermott, Niamh Lonergan, Patricia Hickey, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Michael Ryan (Chairperson Munster Ladies Football Association). Front L to R: Geraldine Giles (President Irish Ladies Football Association), Edith Carroll, Gillian O’Brien, Paddy Morrissey, Martin McDermott, Michael McCarthy, Aoife O’Dwyer, Joanne Doherty and Ann O’Dwyer.

Bulmers staff members photographed at a get-together on March 1, 2008, on the occasion of work-mates, David Coady and Martin Culligan, leaving their employment at Bulmers, Clonmel, after many years service. L to R: Eoin O’Gorman, John Hunt, Philip Butler, Cillian O’Donnell, David Coady, Martin Culligan, Eamon ‘Redser’ O’Donnell, Mark Egan and Derek Egan.

Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire, Kilvemnon and Ms Kate O’Connell who have come first in Europe for their project Flying High: Exploring Aviation. Kilvemnon NS pupils are photographed on March 10, 2008, celebrating their huge achievement in coming first in Europe at the Microsoft European Innovative Teachers Forum. Included are Teacher Kate O’Connell, Principal Teckie Brett and staff; Secretary Josephine O’ Connell, SNAs Sarah Ryan and Evita Hogan and Special Education Teacher Maria Hayes.

Pupils

Photographed at the Carrick Davins GAA Club Dinner Dance held on February 15, 2008, in Carrick-onSuir are L to R: J.P. McGrath, Kevin Walsh and Terry Power.

Photographed at the launch of Daffodil Day in Clonmel February 16, 2008 are L to R: Anne Grace (Home Care Nursing Service), Margaret O’Sullivan (Area Coordinator Irish Cancer Society), Cllr Richie Molloy (Mayor of Clonmel), Agnes O’Donoghue (Chairperson Daffodil Day Committee Clonmel) and Aisling Fanning (Night Nurse Service).

John Treacy, CEO Irish Sports Council, photographed with local children at the launch of the South Tipperary Sports Partnership Strategic Plan 2007-2010 held in Hotel Minella on February 21, 2008. Back L to R: John Treacy, Clodagh Fitzgerald, Robyn O’Dwyer, Eimear Bartley. Front L to R: Emma Matassa, Lucy Higgins, Lucy Higgins and Saoirse McGreever.

Photographed at the Carrick Davins GAA Club Dinner Dance held on February 15, 2008, in Carrick-on-Suir are L to R: Caroline McGrath, Triona McGuinness and Rosemary McGrath

Cashel Town in

By Liam Browne

Shock in town at closing of popular restaurant due to staffing shortages

There was shock in the town of Cashel on Sunday afternoon at the sudden announcement of the closure of popular bar and restaurant, Davern’s Bar. In a social media post, the owners of the establishment cited their difficulty in being able to get enough trained staff to keep the restaurant open, but said that they hoped the closure would be short term in nature. This comes as another blow to the town’s Main Street which has already seen a number of businesses close or announce that they are being put up for sale in the recent past. These include Price Savers at the old Buckley’s supermarket at the top of Main Street, and Davern’s Clothing, located beside Davern’s Bar.

Unfortunately, the closure is part of an increasing problem for on street retail and hospitality businesses, which are struggling with lower demand due to the current cost of living crisis, and

Tidy Towns

increased costs, driven by higher wages and energy prices. There is also an acute shortage of affordable housing costs, which makes it harder to attract staff into full time employment, with restaurants country wide talking about the difficulty they have hiring both experienced chef and waiting staff. Davern’s are no different in this regard, and the closure of a business into which so much money was poured only a short number of years ago, will have to make economic decision makers open their eyes to the problems in the hospitality sector. In announcing the closure, the business kept its loyal customer base in mind, and offered to honour any outstanding gift cards, vouchers and prior reservations, with alternative sittings in its partner restaurant at Bailey’s Hotel. Hopefully for all concerned, this will only be a short term solution, and we will see Davern’s back open again in the near future.

volunteers represent town at South

A delegation from the hard-working Cashel Tidy Town committee, were delighted to be invited to Ballykisteen Hotel recently, where the village of Emly hosted the 2024 National Tidy Town Awards Ceremony, after being the South East Region winners of 2024. The event was to bring together the successful medal winners from right across the South East, and the Cashel group were proud

East winners’ event

to be joined by other hard-working volunteers from Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and both North and South Tipperary. This gave the Cashel delegation a chance to meet up with some old friends, along with gathering new ideas from different towns and villages that they might put into place to make Cashel look even better than they already do. The group who works closely in co-operation with the local coun-

cil workers have gained a massive reputation for themselves in recent years and are seen as one of the most respected and forward-thinking organisations in the town.

Their reputation precedes them wherever they go, and there is no doubt the town is a better place for the men and women who make up the group.

They deserve the highest recognition and praise.

Substantial works to take place at Rock of Cashel this year

Correspondence between former county councillor and local historian Tom Wood, and the Department of Public Expenditure with special responsibility for Public Works, has revealed that there is significant and substantial works planned to be carried out at the Rock of Cashel and a newly purchased building at The Kiln.

In an e-mail from the office of Kevin “Boxer” Moran, the Minister in Charge, the Department outlined plans regarding the Rock, and in particular, the Vicars Choral and the newly acquired premises, the Kiln, Cashel. In relation to the Vicars Choral, the Office of Public Works has received the necessary Ministerial Consent to undertake fabric and roof repairs to address ongoing issues of water ingress. As part of this project, the OPW has appointed an interpretative consultancy firm to progress the new interpretation planned for the Vicar’s Choral, which when completed, will result in a major enhanced visitor

experience. The required works are substantive involving a multidisciplinary team. Given the complexities, it is difficult at this point in time to give a completion date.

With regard to The Kiln building, the OPW has obtained planning permission for the works that will be required to the building. It is the intention to turn this build-

ing into increased administrative space for the growing staff, both permanent and temporary at the historic monument. The building which was formerly Cashel Medical Centre is ideally located for the staff, being just below the Rock itself. This project is ongoing and it is hoped that works will commence later this year.

There was shock in the town of Cashel on Sunday afternoon at the sudden announcement of the closure of popular bar and restaurant, Davern’s Bar.

The Vicars Choral, at the Rock of Cashel.

Members from the hard-working Cashel Tidy Town committee who were delighted to accept an award for Cashel at the Ballykisteen Hotel recently, where the village of Emly hosted the 2024 National Tidy Town Awards ceremony. From left to right: Cliff Cope, Aidan Downey, John Ryan and Paddy Downey.

Heartbreak for Cashel as promotion push falls just short with last gasp defeat

CASHEL RUGBY CLUB are a resilient lot. They’ve had many highs and lows over the years and grown as they did, facing each challenge with strength and perseverance. But even their greatest depths of determination will be tested after Saturday’s heartbreaking defeat in Dublin, when they lost at the death in their All-Ireland rugby league play off. That it was played in bright sunshine after toiling for months in the depths of Winter, made it feel even more like the rugby Gods were mocking them, but like Sisyphus they were sent back down to the bottom of the hill, from where they will start once again next season.

The scene on Saturday was set from the moment the referee blew the final whistle on the victory against Barnhall the previous weekend in Spafield. That was a step they had to get over, after they had been defeated by the same opponents last year in a playoff semi-final. This year they were determined to go one better, and after a long and tortuous campaign of eighteen games that took the club the length and breadth of the country, they won fourteen and only narrowly missed out on automatic promotion, coming second in the table to a strong Instonians side. But they weren’t to be denied again, and Barnhall were put to the sword in front of a large crowd in Cashel.

By the end of that evening, after a few

songs, and a few drinks, plans were being made to travel to the heart of the capital, as news came through that their opponents would be Dublin side, Dublin University Football Club. The name seems almost innocuous, similar to many third level rugby teams not only across Ireland, but wherever the game is played. But those in the rugby know, know different. Dublin University Football club, are rugby royalty. The Origin of the Species in terms of rugby history. Better known as Trinity, the scholastic behemoth that stands at the top of College Green in Dublin. Founded in 1854. The oldest rugby club in the world in continuous existence. The OG.

And they take their rugby seriously in Trinity, proud of their history, and their name. It was to this that the hordes of supporters from Cashel would descend, with nothing else on their minds but to replace such an august opponent from the top table of Irish club rugby, and to join Nenagh as a second Tipperary side to play First Division in the AIL.

For many of the Trinners, this felt very much like the moment when they realised that the barbarians were at the gate. Or rather, the playing pitch at College Road, where the large Cashel crowd had to pass a cricket game in motion before getting acquainted with the oval ball. Tis a long way from Tom Semple’s Stadium they were now, but the sun was shining, the beer was cold and the Cashel team were

ready for the fight.

The early part of the game turned out to be just that, a bit of a dogfight. Both teams showed a certain amount of nerves and apprehension, and the match settled into a bit of a kicking game, with the two sides trying to gain territory to build on, but turning it more into ariel ping pong than anything else. Eventually though in the thirteenth minute, Cashel were penalised for not rolling away at a ruck, and Trinity fly half Matty Lynch opened the scoring. But, like buses, after waiting so long for one score, two came along almost together, and within minutes Cashel were level when Ben Twomey knocked over a penalty of his own to make the scores three all, and that’s how it lasted to the break.

Whatever was said at the break, really fired up the Cashel team. Maybe they had gotten over their surroundings. Maybe they’d finished watching the cricket. Who knows, but they came out in the second period possessed and took the game to their more illustrious opponents. And they got rewarded for their endeavours when Josh Pickering touched down for the games first try and Ben Twomey added the extras to make it ten to three for the men from Tipperary. Things got better midway through the half when they added a second penalty from a monster kick near their own half way line, and suddenly the finish line seemed to be in sight. The two teams then swapped penalties,

leaving Cashel ten points ahead, sixteen to six, with just twelve minutes left on the clock. Then disaster struck.

HARD TO SEE IT COMING

And it was hard to see it coming. Because Cashel were in complete control of the game, and were inside the Trinity 22 looking for that one extra score that would probably have broken the spirit of their opponents that late in the game. But while trying to set up a rolling maul, they coughed up an unforced error, and the Trinity backs managed to run the ball almost the whole length of the pitch, before being held up in the corner. But they recycled the ball and while playing with a penalty advantage inched closer and closer to the Cashel line. The defending side began to concede penalties until inevitably they were penalised and given a yellow card. A minute later, the dam broke and the Dublin side touched down in the corner through Zach Baird, and although the conversion was wide, they suddenly had a foothold in the game. With the extra man now, that hold got even stronger when man of the match Matty Lynch touched down for a second try, and added the conversion to make it a one point game.

Just two minutes to go, the yellow card now up and Cashel returned to their full complement of players, they seemed to have steadied the ship, and got a hold of the football. The Munster rugby DNA kicked in and they snaffled it up their

jumper, as they worked painstakingly closer once again to the Trinity line, not so much trying to attempt to add that insurance score, as to keep the ball as far from their own line as possible. But they lost it again and Trinity scorched down the field, eventually needing to be stopped by a foul thirty five meters from goal on the right hand side. The clock was in the red. Mattie Lynch was facing the team in red. He had the opportunity to write his name into the annals of history of the world’s oldest club. And he did it.

Straight and true like an arrow from his boot, an arrow to the heart of every Cashel player mentor and supporter, who knew that time was up on their game, their season and their dreams for another twelve months. They slumped to the ground, wet on a dry day. Wet from sweat and wet from tears, as the football rolled back down to the bottom of the hill for another year. The last kick of the game. The whistle blew and the commiserations began.

NEVER

IN A MILLION YEARS

Did they deserve to be beaten like this?

Never in a million years. But Cashel rugby doesn’t do feeling sorry for itself. It congratulated the victors, and clapped them off the pitch. They will be back, no doubt. Inch by inch they get better. Inch by inch they succeed.

Don’t bet against them reaching the top of their own rugby mountain next year.

The McCarthy family with strong Cashel connections. Irish international Joe Mc Carthy on the right, and the Trinity lad is his brother Paddy.. their mother is Paula Fogarty, daughter of well known Cashel publican Andy Fogarty. Cashel supporters in Dublin on Saturday last prior to the AIL promotion play-off game with Dublin University at Trinity College.

LEFT: The starting XV for Cashel v Dublin University on Saturday last. ABOVE: Cashel RFC supporters enjoy the festivities prior to the big promotion play-off game.

News from the Community

BALLYLOOBY/DUHILL

TRAGIC ACCIDENT

The tragic and untimely passing of lovely young woman, Brónagh English, cast a shadow over our parish and beyond, and in her home area of Clonmel when the news filtered through on Friday morning, just one month after her Grandad John.

We extend our sympathy to her heartbroken parents Michael and Danielle, sister Mia, brothers Mikey and David, grandparents Donnie and Gretta Ormonde and Carmel English, her uncles, aunts, cousins extended English and Ormonde families and her many friends.

Brónagh’s funeral Mass take took place in St John the Baptist Church, Powerstown on Tuesday followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

GAA NEWS

Ballylooby/Castlegrace Lotto

Draw on 22/4/25: No jackpot winner, lucky numbers drawn: 11, 13, 20 & 21

One ‘Match 3’ winner: Rita Carr. Next weeks jackpot €4,100

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

Gaa

GOLF CLASSIC ON MAY 16

Ballylooby Castlegrace Golf Classic on Friday, 16th May at Cahir Park Golf Club

Further details: Paul Nugent: 086-8327819, Paul Tuohy: 0860797689, Pat O’Donnell: 0860488878, Enda Kendrick: 0860373185

SUCCESSFUL DUHILL VARIETY CONCERT

What a fantastic run we had with our fundraising concert over two nights in Duhill Hall on Wednesday and Thursday.

Two full houses and great entertainment, all provided by local talent. We were treated to wonderful songs from Evan Shine, Zara O’Mahoney and Shannon Coffey all three with fabulous voices and great songs.

Our Show had a brilliant opening with “Tippin Away” a brilliant group of young musicians mentored by Lorraine Murphyplaying fiddle’s and banjos, they had the audience hand clapping and stomping their feet before songs from Claire Shine, Liam Hunter, Pat Lonergan, JimMurphy, Johannes Huth, Richie Morrissey, Micheal Anglim, Annika Huth, Kevin Ryan, KathleenMoloney, James English, Liz Brunnick, Design Cunningham, Brendan Keating, Elaine O’Donnell and Brendan McCarthy left them wanting more.

A huge big thank you to Brendan McCarthy, Lorraine and Fiona Murphy, Liam Hunter, Claire Morrissey and James English as well as performing individually,

accompanied other performers making it very much a team effort.

The Four Bucks and the MTD (Martina Slattery, Teresa Duggan, Des Cunningham) had the audience in stitches with their lip zinc and parody. The Vicar and the beautiful flower girl, Toni stole the show.

Due to the dreaded tummy bug our comedian Jamie Coffey, who was a huge hit on Wednesday night, was unable to be with us on Thursday

A massive thank you to all who attended our shows and purchased raffle tickets. To our main sponsor, David Anchell, (Camida) for his patronage and to Sean Coffey (Keypak) and Ned Grant for their very very generous donations. Thank you most sincerely. Also, to all who contributed prizes for our raffle,your generosity is very much appreciated. A big thanks to Eddie Golden on Keyboard and to Seamus Hennessy for his sound system.

To Caitriona and Peter your help was invaluable and our MC Lina Ryan who ensured all things ran smoothly on both nights.

We will be presenting the rewards of your generosity to the beneficiaries, Tuiren Phelan and The Cahir Day Care Centre in the coming weeks and we invite everyone to come along to Duhill hall for that presentation on the night where we just might have a

Burncourt

SCHOOL EXTENSION

There was lots of work underway over the Easter break at Burncourt National School.Works on an extra classroom of a modular build started and a set of solar panels were installed.

All works were fully funded from availed of Department of Education Grant aid.

SYMPATHY.

There was much sadness in the area last week at the news of the death of Seán Dawn, Kilbeg. Though Seán courageously battled illness for some time, his passing came as a shock to many.

Seán was a loving father and husband to whom the loss is immesurable.

A chat with Seán would see you coming away impressed with his smile, kindness,his knowledge of the land, of nature, his neighbourliness and especially his positive outlook.

Our condolences to Seán’s wife Leysh, daughter Emma, sons John and Frank,son-in-law, partners, sisters Teresa, Maureen, Bernie and Nora and all Seán’s relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Seán rest easy in the Comfort of God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

For Leysh and family may your

cherished memories bring you, comfort, solace and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time.

TIDY TOWNS

Burncourt Village first entered for the Tidy Towns Competition in 2019 when a very respectable score was achieved. Burncourt was again entered from 2022 -2024 when a deserved increase in markings was noted.

Burncourt is a very well-kept village and virtually litter free. For the 2025 entry and for village pride, all are encouraged to keep an eye on the weeds, a little coat of paint here and there and hopefully the score will climb higher.

If EVERYONE could do a little bit and more by helping those unable to do so, the status of Burncourt in the eyes of the judges can only improve.

Judging takes place in June and July.

ROSARY BEADS FOUND A Rosary Beads was found last Saturday in Burncourt village, contact 0876967661

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine--and shadows will fall behind you.’

-- Walt Whitman

Kilsheelan & Kilcash

cup of tea/coffee as well.

Finally, I would like to say a special thanks to Noelette Ryan for allowing us the use of the hall on Thursday night. Noelette does a fantastic yoga class in Duhill every Thursday night, so come along and se for yourself. Thank you very much, Noelette.

DRAMATIC SOCIETY AGM

Duhill Dramatic Society will hold their AGM in Duhill Hall on Thursday, 15th May 2025 at 8.15 pm. All are welcome.

We would love to welcome back our past members and welcome new members also. Look forward to seeing you on night, Thursday, 15th May.

SYMPATHY

The death occurred of Sean Dwane, Killbeg, Clogheen. We extended our sympathy to his wife Leyish sons, John & Frank daughter Emma, son-in-law and partners, relatives and friends.

Sean’s funeral mass took place in the church of the Assumption Burncourt followed by burial in Shanrahan Cemetery on Saturday, 26th April.

Sympathy is also extended to the family and relatives of Margaret (Peg) Butler, Pearse Street, Cahir.

Peg’s funeral mass took place in St Mary’s Church Cahir followed by burial in adjoining cemetery on Saturday, 26th April. May they rest in peace.

KILSHEELAN UNITED/ SLIEVENAMON CELTIC Girls U14 Championship: Shanbally United FC 2-2 Slievenamon Celtic FC U15 Championship: Shanbally FC 3-1 Slievenamon Celtic FC

TSDL Division 2: Kilsheelan

United FC 6-1 St.Nicholas AFC

TSDL Division 3: Kilsheelan

United FC ‘B’ 5-0 Clonmel Celtic

FC ‘B’

Huge congratulations to Kilsheelan United FC on their promotion to Division 1. Very well done to all involved.

This weeks fixtures brings to our Junior teams season. Well done to both teams for competing in their prospective leagues and doing the club proud.

50/50 DRAW

Congratulations to Claire Barry on winning the weekend draw and netting herself €355, well done Claire.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support it is much appreciated.

KILCASH LADIES CLUB

Kilcash Ladies Club will host a

Healthy Ageing talk for men and women with Dr. Saline Eggers in Kilcash Community Centre on Thursday May 8th at 7.30pm. Admission is free and all are welcome, a raffle will be held. Contact Aine Donnelly for further information on 0876536531.

KILCASH CARD GAME

As we approach the end of another season the Hall Committee extend our sincere thanks to all our patrons for their continued and wonderful support.

Wednesday, 30th April cards proceeds for Kilcash Community Centre.

Wednesday, 7th May cards proceeds for Kilcash Tidy Towns. The season will then concludes on Wednesday, 14th May with a benefit night for Kilcash Ladies Club.

This will be a Party Night with teas, sandwiches and confectionery served by the Ladies Club. The special raffle will have some great prizes so be there and all are welcome.

Starting time each week is 8.30pm sharp.

Kathleen Moloney

Breeda Fitzgerald

Declan Geoghegan

The two-night Variety Concert in Duhill Community Hall last week for Cahir’s Day Care Centre and Tuiren Phelan was an outstanding success, the above photo showing the enthusiasm of all the community to help out.

News from the Community

Moyne/Templetuohy

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Eight children from Templetuohy National School will receive their First Holy Communion in Templetuohy Church this coming Saturday, May 3rd at 11am. All are welcome to attend the ceremony.

ROSARY

For the month of May, the Rosary will be recited at 6pm Monday to Friday at Our Lady’s Grotto in Templetuohy Village. Everyone is welcome to come along.

MOYNE TEMPLETUOHY

PARISH NEWSLETTER

Intending contributors to the 2024 annual newsletter are asked to send their articles asap to moytem@gmail.com.

CIVIC RECEPTION

Congratulations to the Moyne-Templetuohy Ladies Football Club on their Civic Award for the club’s growth and success in 2024. The ceremony was held in the Templemore Arms and organised by the Thurles/Templemore Municipal District and by Tipperary County Council. Local councillor Willie Kennedy nominated the club.

TEMPLETUOHY BINGO

Continues each Thursday evening in Templetuohy Community Centre at 8.30pm. Your support would be much appreciated.

TEMPLETUOHY COURSING

LOTTO

This week’s jackpot is €18,500. Lucky dip winners of €25 last week were Pat Esmonde, Templetuohy, Gary Breen, Templetuohy, Barrett sisters, The Commons, and Damien Matthews, Newry.

SPONSORED WALK

Moyne-Templetuohy Ladies Football Club will hold their annual sponsored walk on Monday, May 12th, at 6.30pm in Templetuohy GAA field. The event will finish with a raffle and auction at 8pm.

All donations of prizes would be greatly appreciated.

ALL-IRELAND SCÓR SINSEAR FINAL

Congratulations to the Moyne-Templetuohy GAA Quiz team of Joe Kennedy, Tom Collier, Diarmuid Fogarty and Jim O’Meara on their impressive performance when finishing ninth overall at the All-Ireland Scór Sinsear final last weekend.

MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB

Congratulations to Aaron Moore (3rd overall), Jake Bowe (8th) and Patrick Bowe (21st) who won the bronze team medals at the County Novice B Road Championships in Fethard on Saturday evening last.

Well done also to Edel Delaney our only lady in action who finished fifth.

Congratulations to Sharon Cantwell on her debut marathon at the London Marathon last Sunday where she clocked a very impressive 3.07.39.

Well done to all our athletes who took part in the club’s open Track & Field competition on Saturday last and a special thanks to everyone who gave a hand in the organisation and running of same and to all the clubs and individu-

Templederry

APRIL ANNIVERSARY MASS

This week in our April Anniversary Mass we remember the following:

Donal Nolan Glentane/Rearcross Months Mind Mass. James and Mary Collins Ballyhane. James and Josie Butler, Falleeney. Matt Collins, The Rea. Gus and Rita Ryan Loughane Upper. James Dwyer, Cloghonan. Friday, 2nd May, in Curreeney Church at 7.30 pm, Paddy Ryan (Coole) Curreeney Cross. Saturday, 10th May 10th in Templederry Church at 7 pm, Danny McGrath, Loughane Lower (1st Anniversary Mass).

FAMILY MASS

The next Family Mass for the children and their families preparing for the sacraments will be this evening, Wednesday, 30th April in Templederry at 7 pm.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION.

The children from Second Class in Templederry National

Eibhlis Purcell

als for their support.

Winner of Split the Bucket of €97 was Harriet Ely. Many thanks to everyone for supporting our weekly fundraiser for the club.

GAA, CAMOGIE, LGFA

The lotto jackpot will be €8,200 this week.

The lucky dip winners last week were Billy Loughnane, Pat Maher, William Fogarty, Eva Ralph, and Anna Fogarty. Well done to Dannan Sweeney and Hannah Ryan who represented their respective schools on the Tipperary Primary Games teams last weekend.

Well done, but hard luck, to Conor Bowe and Gearoid O’Connor who played with the Tipperary Senior hurling team in last weekend’s defeat to Cork.

Well done to the Junior hurlers on their draw with Thurles Gaels and hard luck to the Intermediate Hurling team on their loss to St. Mary’s Clonmel.

The Intermediate Football team are away to Ballylooby on Sunday next, May 4th at 12 noon.

Well done to the U15 Feile camogie team who have been selected to take part in the regional finals in Cork in June following their strong showing at County level.

Congratulations to Meabh Leahy and Maria Doyle on their respective victories – Tipperary U17 Camogie Team and Tipperary U16 Football team.

Hard luck to Ava Ryan and the Tipperary Senior Ladies football team on their loss to Waterford in the Munster championship.

Drangan/Cloneen

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

St Patrick’s Junior N.S Drangan are now accepting applications for September 2025. Enrolment packs are available from Drangan Playschool and the school office. Please email office@dranganns.ie or phone 052-9152278

GAA LOTTO RESULTS

GAA Lotto results Tuesday, 8th April. Numbers Drawn were 10, 22, 23, 27. No jackpot winner and no ‘Match 3’ winners.

Four lucky dip winners were: Áine Ryan, Sarah Ciarán & Niall Mockler, Mark Fitzgerald and the Morrissey Family Cappagh who won €25 each. Congratulations.

Second chance lotto for €1,000, numbers drawn were 8, 18, 29 & 30. No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday next, 6th May for a jackpot of €14,800. Don’t miss out, play online or in your local shops, pubs, garages or hairdressers and it could be you.

ST. PATRICK’S GAA CLUB

SPINATHON FUNDRAISER

St Patrick’s GAA Club have just launched a 24 hour Spinathon Fundraiser. This fundraiser will be the main source of funds for the club in 2025. All members both players and non-players are encouraged to take a sponsorship card and get on their bikes to raise much needed funds for the player development fund.

This will take place on 16th and 17th of May and cards can be gotten from Julieann Smyth, Paddy Moroney and Marcus O’Halloran. Your support is greatly appreciated.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Drangan & Cloneen Community Games News Mark your calendars! Our annual field day takes place Sunday the 27th of April in Anner Park, Cloneen. Children from the age of 6-16 are invited to take part in athletics, long puck

and ball throw. It promises to be an afternoon of family filled fun

Co. Under 20 Football Over the last few weeks Daithi Hogan has been lining out and scoring for the Tipperary Under 20 Footballers. Daithi scored 1-6 against Kerry in the first game of Phase 2 of the Munster Championship when Kerry were victorious. Daithi scored 1-3 when Tipperary defeated Clare. In the drawn match against Cork Daithi was once again the leading scorer for Tipperary, but unfortunately Cork’s better scoring record saw them through to face Kerry in the Munster Final.

Well done Daithi and compliments also to Oran Gahan who was a member of the Tipperary panel all through the Munster series.

ST. PATRICK’S JUVENILE GAA CLUB EASTER RAFFLE

We thank all who supported our Easter Raffle over the last few weeks, which yielded a profit of €2,234.00.

Winners of the Hampers were: Mary Gunne Mullinahone, John Strappe Drangan, Teresa Byrne Fethard, Nora Fitzgerald Cloneen, Aidan Kennedy c/o Clancy Construction, Louise Mulcahy Cloneen, Kitty O’Connor Ballyvadlea.

COUNTY GAA CLUBS DRAW

Congratulations to Marcus O’Halloran who won €300 in the final draw of the present series held in Eldons Bar in Clonmel on Friday night last.

We thank all who supported the draw and we ask you all to bring you subscriptions up to date, so we can start the new draw with a clean sheet for everyone.

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE

DIVISION 4

Our Junior A Hurlers played Clonoulty Rossmore last Thurs-

day in Clonoulty and ran out winners on a score line of 1-19 to 0-14.

Team on the day was: John Moroney, Sean Nash, Cathal Mahoney, Evan Holohan, Cian Crannitch, Conor Duggan, Paraic O’Brien, Jack Cleere, Ciaran Mockler, Frank Meagher, Willie Cleere, Richie Needham, Charlie Noonan, Cathal Foley, Niall Keane, Oran Gahan, Damien Barry, Ryan Crannitch Danny Broderick, Cormac Duggan.

COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sunday next, 4th May 4 Ned Hall Park Clonmel at 12 noon, Clonmel Og V St. Patrick’s Under 19 Football

Our U19 Footballers were due to play Knockmealdown Gaels last Friday but received a walkover. They play Cahir this evening, Wednesday 30th April in Kilsheelan at 7.15 pm.

ST. PATRICK’S GAA NURSERY

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

We would also welcome any new parents who would be interested in getting involved in coaching.

Contact Paddy Moroney on 0872759568 for further details Bereavements

We extend sympathy to Mrs. Noreen O’Brien Priestown on the death of her brother Peter Burke in Harrow England and formerly of Priestown Drangan. Peter was a talented footballer in his young days but like many more of his generation emigration stole him from us. May he rest in peace.

School will be receiving their First Holy Communion in Templederry Church on Saturday next, 3rd May at 11 am.

All are welcome to come and share this special occasion with the children and their families.

THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

The Irish Blood Transfusion service is calling on the people of Nenagh and the wider Tipperary Community to continue to attend donation clinics as need for donations reaches unprecedented levels.

Blood Donation Clinics are in Nenagh all this week from Monday, 28th April to Thursday, 1st May. Donors both regular and new are warmly welcome. Please phone 1800 222 111 to make an appointment.

The Irish Blood transfusion Service would like to gratefully acknowledge and sincerely thank the people of Nenagh and

all across County Tipperary who have supported them so faithfully. Your continued support is not only valued but it is vital.

ORMOND OCTAVES:

The Ormond Octaves are in concert in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on this Friday, 2nd May at 8 pm.

All profits going to the Cathedral Re-Roofing Project. Tickets at €25 are available in Thurles Parish Centre 0504/22229. The Bookworm, Liberty Square Thurles 0504/22257. Holycross Parish Centre 0504/43124. Nenagh Parish Centre 067/31272 or any Choir member.

TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in The Ford, Ballinaclough and there was no outright winner of the Jackpot.

This week’s draw will be in Kennedys Glastrigan and the Jackpot will be €6,200.

Nicholas Moroney

Margaret Kennedy

Cashel RFC supporters in Dublin on Saturday last for the AIL promotion play-off v Trinity College.

News from the Community

New Inn/Knockgraffon

MUM TALKS: SUPPORT, INSPIRE, EMPOWER

Join us for an event featuring expert speakers focused on empowering mothers.

Speakers: - Fiona O’Donoghue, (Away with Nature), - Liadhán Collins, (CulaBaby Sleep), - Sinead Grene, (Gather by Blaslóg). On TODAY Wednesday April 30th from 10:30am to 12 noon at MarlHill Open Farm, New Inn (E25VN50).

For more info, visit: www. mumstalk.ie. Connect with fellow mothers and gain valuable insights! ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Kate English of Chamberlainstown, who got engaged last week to Damien Kearney from Celbridge. Wishing the happy couple all the best as they embark on this exciting new chapter together!

TIPPERARY THREE PEAK CHALLENGE

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the tragic passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Michael Byrne, who lost his life to suicide during the May Bank Holiday Weekend last year.

In honour of Michael’s memory, his family and friends will participate in the Tipperary Three Peak Challenge this Saturday, 3rd May. We plan to ascend Galtee Mor, Slievenamon, and The Devil’s Bit as a tribute to him.

All funds raised from this event will be divided between two vital charities: Jigsaw, which provides mental health support and services for young people aged 1225, and C-SAW, a charity offering suicide support services in South Tipperary.

We invite you to support our cause and help raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in our community.

To contribute, please visit our GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com “A Hike for Mike.” Thank you for your support in making a difference.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL

Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Michael Murphy with 12 games and second place were Tony Donoghy / Michael O’Gorman with 11 games. Table prizes to Pakie Hyland / Dan Costigan and Cathy O’Gorman / Phill O’Connor. Well done all.

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

ANNUAL VINTAGE RUN ON SUNDAY NEXT

The New Inn & District Classic & Vintage Club invites the community to the annual Walter Cleary Memorial Fundraising Run on Sunday next, 4th May.

Registration begins at 11 am at Rockwell Rovers GAA field, with

Tommy Caffrey presenting an award to David O’Neill from Chamberlainstown, New Inn, on Sunday week last at Clonmel Greyhound Track. David achieved the remarkable feat of having the most winners and seconds in the annual competition for 2024 at Clonmel Greyhound Track. Also pictured is Kathleen Keyes. Congratulations David on this wonderful achievement.

the run starting at 1 pm. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and a raffle featuring exciting prizes, with tickets available at Ollies & Barrons in New Inn.

This year’s event will include a Junior Run, showcasing young participants on toy cars, tractors, and bikes. The day concludes with an auction at Barrons Pub at 8 pm, featuring various items and live music.

Proceeds will benefit local organizations, including C-Saw, Cahir Day Care Centre, and New Inn Parish Links.

For more details, contact Pat at 086 3778696. Join us for a fantastic day celebrating vintage vehicles and community spirit!

ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO Lotto numbers drawn Saturday April 26 were 1, 6, 19, 22. No outright winner.

Lucky Dips x4: Debbie Byron, Stephanie O’Halloran, Shemy Houlihan and Mark and Lisa Hally in with a chance to win €500 in April’s draw.

Sellers; Jimmy Looby, Phil Ryan and Rockwell Rovers X 2 in the draw for sellers prize of €100. This week’s jackpot - €10,400. Thank you for your continued support!

CLUB LOTTO DRAW IS BEING RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY NIGHTS

Starting Monday next, 5th, May, the Club Lotto draw will take place on Monday nights at 8pm. Be sure to mark your calendars for this weekly event!

Sandra English

ning in support of Cashel Comhaltas and Fethard Athletic Club on Saturday, 24th May at 7pm at Thurles Greyhound Stadium. Adm & ticket is €10 (Children Free). Tickets are available at “The Shop”, New Inn and the “Raceside service station”, Rosegreen. For more information, contact Tom at (086) 805 8739.

SUMMER CUL CAMP

Rockwell Rovers Cul Camp will be held on the week of 11th-15th of August. Booking is now open on the following link: https:// www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/

OOLA

OOLA COMMUNITY ALERT

If you wish to join Oola Community Alert Please contact 087 6634547.

Application forms can be collected and returned to Aidan Kennedy, Paddy Ryan, Denis Ryan or Donna Quinlan. you may also request a form via email from oolacommunityalert@gmail.com.

(Photo credit: Pat Morrissey)

VILLAGE TOUR

Tipp FM are doing the VILLAGE TOUR on Wednesday May 14 in New Inn Community Center. All parish groups are being asked to send a few members to talk about their role in the daily life of the Parish.

They are asking for your group/ organisation to join them for the hour.

Please contact John Hally on 087 1902092 if you are happy to join them that morning between 10am and 11am.

NEW INN WOMEN’S GROUP

The Women’s Group had its AGM recently during which the following officers were elected or returned: Breeda Culleton as Chairperson, Marie Bergin as Secretary, and Mary Frances Barron as Treasurer. New members are always welcome to join, with an annual membership fee of €40. For more information, please contact Mary Frances Barron at 052 746 2252 or (087) 759 5512, or any committee member. Events coming up, include a talk with An Garda Síochána at 8pm on Tuesday, May 20, at the New Inn Community Centre (NICC). Additionally, a Treasure Hunt is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, with participants meeting at the Old School in Knockgraffon at 6:45pm. The Treasure Hunt will commence promptly at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! Family Fun and Dog Race Night. Join us for an exciting eve-

Golden/Kilfeacle

Marcella Collins

LOTTO

Our GAA club lotto jackpot now stands at €5,600

Tickets just €2 available locally and online at our new link https://goldenkilfeaclegaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/golden-kilfeacle-gaa-club

BINGO

Our gaa club bingo continues every Thursday night at 8pm in the GAA Complex, Golden

Don’t forget our upcoming Festival Drive in Bingo on Thursday, 29th May at 8pm in the GAA grounds. Gates open at 6.30pm

FESTIVAL DRAW

Have you bought a ticket for our Festival draw yet?? Just €5 each or book of 5 for just €20

There are seven unbelievable prizes to be won.

Tickets available locally from

all businesses and from all GAA members and players.

The draw will take place at the Bridge House Bar Golden on Friday, 30th May at 10.30pm. 5K WALK / RUN

Wednesday, 28th May sees the start of our 2025 festival on the Suir with a 5k walk/ run around Mantlehill. Walk will start from the GAA Grounds at 6.30pm

This is a real family event and is always well supported.

MARKET STALLS

Calling all interested in taking a stall at our Field Evening, on Friday 30th May from 6.30pm Stalls such as artwork, crafts, food, baking, flowers, knitting, Jewellery, Perfume etc would be most welcome

To book a place please send a text to 089 4403480.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bingo Bingo every Tuesday night at 8pm Sharp

Cards Progressive 45 Drive Thursday nights at 8pm sharp all welcome.

Results from 24th April 1st prize, Tony Breheny & John Coughlan 2nd prize,John & Dympna Ryan,Nonie Lonergan & Liz Barron, John Landers & Crissie Bourke.Table Prizes Tom Kenny & Mike Green, Pat Hayes & Sharon Kavanagh

OOLA YOUTH CLUB

There is NO club last Saturday, 26th April due to First Holy Communion in the Parish.

Junior Club 5 - 6.30 pm

Senior Club 6.30 - 8 pm

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

OOLA - DOON COMMUNITY

GAMES ( PITCH AND PUTT )

Under 16s / Over 10 Boys and Girls, Pitch and putt Training starting week of May 14th if you have any young person interested in joining please get in contact with Aidan on 087 6634547

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 get involved or attend any of these meetings please get in contact by Email to oolacommunitycouncil@gmail.com

Cabragh Wetlands.

The festival of Bealtaine will be celebrated in Cabragh Wetlands this Wednesday, 30th April at 8.30pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

CLERGY EASTER

COLLECTION

Thanks to all who have contributed, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Envelopes can still be left into collection bags, the Sacristy or the Parish Office.

TRÓCAIRE

Please return your Trócaire box or donation envelope in any church collection, to the parish office, sacristies or by going online to www.trocaire.org Together, we can build a just world.

BALLYCAHILL GRAVEYARD

A new roster is being drawn up for Ballycahill Graveyard maintenance activities. Everyone welcome to join the group, the more people on the roster the easier it is for everyone.

Please contact Paddy Dwyer 087-1252941.

St. Pio Relics

St Pio Relics will visit Holycross Abbey on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May. Veneration and ceremonies from 10 am to 8pm on Saturday and 9am to 8pm on Sunday (incorporating our annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sunday from 1.30pm). All are welcome. We appreciate any offers of help on these days. Please contact 0504-43124 or hbparishoffice@ gmail.com for information

HOLYCROSS VILLAGE MARKET

Thanks to everyone who came to our first market of the year on Easter Saturday and helped support our fundraiser for Suir Haven. Congratulations to our hamper winners Dearbhla Hennessy and Patricia Lown.

We look forward to seeing everyone again for our next special market on 31st May.

Donna Quinlan

Holycross/Ballycahill

Cashel RFC supporters enjoy the pre-match fun in Dublin before last Saturday’s AIL promotion play-off against Trinity College

News from the Community

FETHARD NEWS

Early goals prove costly for Tipp in defeat to Waterford in Fethard

Two goals in the first four minutes set Waterford Ladies Football team on their way to victory over Tipperary Ladies in the TG4 Munster LGFA Senior Championship game played at Fethard Town Park on Sunday, April 27.

The visitors couldn’t have asked for a better start and adding a point between the goals, they built up an early lead that they never surrendered. A battling performance from Tipperary brought them back in contention and

they got to within three points of Waterford, 2-7 to 1-7, with seven minutes left on the clock to set up a grandstand finish, However, Waterford finished stronger, with 2 late points pushing them over the line.

Fethard’s Emma Jayne volunteering in, Tanzania

Emma Jayne Burke, Fethard, wanted to share an update on the impact of your generous donations during her time volunteering in Arusha, Tanzania. Thanks to your support, they were able to provide essential medical equipment to the local hospital, including:

2 oxygen flow meters

2 fetal Doppler machines

2,000 sets of plastic gloves

6 toxic waste bins

250 blue-top tubes and 250 ESR fast tubes

1 ultrasound machine

In addition to medical support, we also made a meaningful impact on education in the community. With your contributions, we provided basic stationery supplies—including copybooks, pencils, and rulers—to around 1700 students. Furthermore, we supported 1,000 local girls in their education by supplying essential sanitary products.

Your generosity has made a real difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for being part of this effort!

happy moment during her time volunteering

by Joe Kenny

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, May 4, 2025, to the music of, ‘Declan Aungier’. 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.

Legion of Mary May Rosary Programme

The Legion of Mary Rosary Programme for the month of May is as follows: May 1st – The Parish Church Grotto and on each Tuesday & Thursday at 7pm.

May 5th – Killusty Grotto and on each Monday at 8pm. Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to pray the Rosary during the month of May, ‘When the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary’. All are welcome to join in praying the Rosary with us during the month.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 18, and 22. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was John Neville. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, May 1, 2025, will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Development Lotto

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for April 22, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 1, 11, 16 and 19. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One’ lucky dip winner received €100: Majella Daly.

Another draw took place on Tuesday, April 29, jackpot €30,000.

Poetry Day in Fethard this Thursday Doagh

Come along to celebrate Poetry Day Ireland at 4pm on Thursday, 1st May in Fethard Horse Country Exhibition, Main Street, Fethard. Join Mary Hanrahan in what has become a much-anticipated annual event in Fethard Town Hall.

The theme for this year is ‘May Day’. Rich with poetic inspiration, May Day is rooted in the ancient fire festival of Bealtaine, which celebrates renewal, hope and abundance. It’s also a day of solidarity and collective strength through its global recognition as International Workers’ Day. Feel free to interpret the theme as you

wish and come along to read a poem written by yourself or a favourite poet. Or simply join us for a coffee and enjoy the spoken word in the wonderful ambience of the historic Fethard Town Hall. All are welcome to this free event and no booking is necessary.

Equestrian

Pop-Up Sale

Doagh Equestrian will hold their famous Pop-up sale on THIS THURSDAY, 1st MAY, from 4pm to 9pm in Fethard Convent Community Hall, Lower Main Street, where you view all their usual favourite products available, with turnout rugs from €40, Fly rugs from €30, Cotton Jodhpurs €10 and many more bargains!

Tipperary Ladies Team who lost out to Waterford in the Munster Championship game in Fethard on Sunday.

PHOTO LEFT: Emma Jayne Burke shares a

in Arusha, Tanzania.

News from the Community

THANK YOU!

- The Roche Family, Kilsheelan

On 24th September, 2024, Anthony Roche attended work at Clonmel Oil, as a normal day. He loaded and got ready for the day. Before he was due to go out on the road, he had a cardiac episode. Now he is in Dun Laoghaire undergoing rehab, and thankfully he is doing well.

The Roche family would like to thank the Kilsheelan/Kilcash Community and the wider areas for the overwhelming support to us since Anthony’s illness occurred.

The first fundraiser on 12th January, 2025, which was organised by J.J Keyes and the Slievenamon Cycling Club proved to be a great success.

On Friday, 21st February, 2025, there was a table quiz in Robinson’s Bar in Kilsheelan Village, we thank Ann for the use of her premises. Thanks also to Ross and Caitriona Larkin in Nagle’s Bar for providing the fin-

ger food for this event. For their kindness of those on the night we are eternally grateful. This too was an outstanding success, and we would like to thank everyone who helped organise it including, Joanne, Maura and Nellie for hosting the quiz, John, Elaine, Keith, Hazel, Richard, Colleen, Fiona, Catherine, Roisin and Madeleine. Thanks also to all who donated spot prizes (too numerous to mention) donations of raffle tickets and those who sold those tickets on our behalf. Thanks also to Niall Walsh who set up an amplification system for the event.

Last, but by no means least, a sincere thank you to those who attended on the night, your support to us is so appreciated. Also, not forgetting those who couldn’t attend on the night, but thank you for your donations. The turnout was way above all our expectations.

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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

MAY FAMILY MASS

The May Family Mass will be celebrated this weekend, 3rd and 4th May in both churches. As usual there will be a music practice from half an hour before the start of each mass, and we warmly welcome any children or adults who would like to join us singing.

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.

SACRAMENTAL DATES

First Holy Communion for the school children in the parish will be held on Saturday 17th May at 11am.

TROCAIRE BOXES

Please return your Trocaire box/envelope as soon as possible to the Church or Parochial House so that all monies received can be passed on. Many thanks for your generous contributions to date

SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP

The Senior Social Group meet every Wednesday afternoon 1pm3pm. This includes two-course meal followed by tea/coffee and live music, with transport to and

from the centre available. Please contact Alice Teehan on 0831014313 for further information.

CASHEL & EMLY

PILGRIMAGE

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

GORTNAHOE BINGO

A special May bank holiday weekend bingo will be held this Saturday evening 3rd May at 4.00pm with doors opening from 3.00pm. Over €4,000 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game and a May bank holiday special game for €800. There will be hampers and Split the Pot on the day. It will be great afternoons entertainment for all on the bank holiday weekend. Support from the parish would be appreciated.

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 089 434910.

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Mary O’Connor who is a regular bin-

On 22nd Feb 25, Slievenamon Celtic/Kilsheelan United Soccer Club, donated their share of the 50/50 draw. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets.

On Sunday, 9th March, 2025, Elaine Lyons organised a Coffee Morning in the hall in Kilcash. We are very grateful to Elaine and her helpers: Elaine, Benny and Emma Lyons – Debbie, Jason and Faye Lyons – Pauline and Keith Harvey – Elaine and Elanna Walsh –Ann and Leah Murphy, Yvonne Slattery, Breda Lyons, Bridget Cronin, Hazel Fitzgerald, Lizzie Ryan, Catherine Crotty, Ross and Caitriona Larkin and to those who donated spot prizes for the raffle.

As a family, we have been overwhelmed by the love and support shown to Anthony and our family. We want to sincerely say thank to everyone who sent Mass bouquets and well wishes over the past six months.

We are forever grateful, Catherine, Jack, Leah and Ben

go player who won €288 in the Split the Pot draw last Sunday. Envelopes are available in Cahill’s Gortnahoe, Hogans Grange and at the usual outlets, you can also Revolut to 0876777220. For the month of May Split the Pot will be in support of Gortnahoe National School. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.

ROSEMARY CAFÉ, MFRC

Coffee morning Tuesday, 6th May 11.30 am to 1 pm in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Support would be appreciated.

RUBBISH COLLECTION

It was great to see individuals and groups picking up rubbish on the side of the road throughout our parish over the last few weeks. The tidy towns inspections will be taking place soon and it is hoped that groups in every village work together to impress the judges. It would be great if people would volunteer to pick up rubbish in their own area to keep our parish tidy.

We would appeal to motorists to refrain from throwing litter out of cars as plastic items, etc can be harmful to the enviroment and does nothing for the beauty of our countryside. It is also noted that cans and plastic bottles are now recycled in all shops and credit is given for each item returned.

BALLINGARRY GAA GOLF

CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND

Friends of Ballingarry GAA 28th Annual Golf Classic: It’s on next weekend at Callan Golf Club on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025.

You are still in time to contact Richard Butler at 087 997 3563, to book a tee time. 1st Prize: Two nights in Waterford Castle with a round of golf. 13 team prizes in all. Team of four, €120.

Your support would be sincerely appreciated. You can help the Club by entering teams, sponsorship or sharing the information with others about the event. This fundraiser is on the go for nearly 30 years now and is a great way to raise funds for pitch development and to help fund further initiatives to upgrade facilitie.

It is also a great way to renew old friendships or simply make new ones.

RECENT DEATHS

The death has occurred of Tom Cashin, Dun Muilleann, Monakeeba, Thurles and the Old Group, Ballingarry, unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Tom is predeceased by his parents Jack and Josie, his brothers and sisters and is deeply regretted by his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposal was in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry on Friday, 25th April from 6 to 8pm.

Removal took place on Saturday morning to The Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

The death has also occurred of Kate St John (Keating), Ballydonnell, Mullinahone, peacefully on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friend in the devoted care of the staff at St Anthony’s Unit in Clonmel.

Kate is predeceased by her parents Bridget and Edmund. Kate will be sadly missed by her sons Jonathan and Ben, daughter Davina and their father David, daugh-

ter-in-law Ruth, Ben’s partner Aoife and Davina’s partner Liam, grandchildren Doireann, Jess, Caitlin and Dan, nieces, nephews, extended family, carers and wide circle of friends.

Reposal was in Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry, on Saturday, 26th April from 5.30 to 7.30pm followed by prayers.

Removal on Sunday to The Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry, for Funeral Mass at 10am with burial afterwards in The Old Church Cemetery, Ballingarry.

“Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi”. GO FUND ME FUNDRAISER

Slieveardagh Rural Development (SRD) is organising a “GoFundMe” fundraiser. Slieveardagh Rural Development CLG is a company limited by guarantee formed for the purpose of the advancement of the Slieveardagh Region which includes Gortnahoe-Glengoole, Killenaule-Moyglass, and Ballingarry. Due to lack of funds and rising overheads, SRD is finding it difficult to maintain its projects in the area. The maintenance of these projects is not funded. We have maintained the projects through the years with our own funds, but we have limited funds at this time to continue to maintain them. As these projects are important and beneficial amenities to the public, we were hoping you could help us to raise funds to continue the maintenance going forward. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a huge difference.

Ballingarry Albion F.C: The club offers its sincerest condolences to the family of Tom Cashin who passed away during the week. Tom was a prominent member who played for the club in the mid to late 70s. Club News: As of 24 April, we now have only have 8 remaining in our LMS competition. Best of luck to all remaining in the running for the €500 prizemoney.

Our mens’ team had last weekend off as they prepare for next Sunday’s league decider. More details to follow. U/8 (2017 borns) and U/11 (2014 borns) training continues Friday 6-7pm in the

Parish Field, The Commons. New players always welcome.

We also have U/6, U/7, U/9 & U/13 teams available for anyone looking to join.

BALLINGARRY

G.A.A. & CAMOGIE CLUB LOTTO

Lotto No’s: 2-7-14-30. No outright winner.

€40 each to: Noel Brennan, Coalbrook; Tim Corbett, Mellison; Carmel McGrath, The Park; Geraldine Whelan; Marie Corbett, Ballingcurry.

There was a further draw on Tuesday night last, 29th April for €20,000. Full results next week.

CAMOGIE NEWS

Well done to Hannah Shelley, Amy Burns and Lily Ivors who lined out for Tipperary U/14s last Saturday in Gortnahoe v Kilkenny. Super well done to our three Tipperary U/14 Development teams, who were out in Gortnahoe as they played three of Kilkenny’s Development teams. Well done to our U/16 Camogie team who beat Newport Ballinahinch last week in the League semi-final by four points. The girls are now in the League Final.

GAA NEWS

On the boys front, congratulations to Harry Carroll on his selection for the Tipperary Primary hurling Team, who will play for Tipperary during the halftime game at the R4 of the Munster Senior Championship clash between Tipperary and Waterford on Sunday, 18th May at 2pm in Semple Stadium. It’s fantastic to see his hard work and dedication being recognised.

MASS TIMES

Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry: Mass Times: 9.30 am 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.

GALTEE ROVERS ST.

PECAUNS GAA CLUB NEWS

The County Hurling League game against Thurles Sarsfields, due to be played last weekend, was postponed. Our footballers are due to play two County League games in the next few days. Tomorrow, Thursday, evening they are due to meet Aherlow and then Grangemockler Ballyneale at the weekend.

GAA LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner

in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €22,550. If there is no jackpot winner this week, there will be three extra lucky dips drawn for this week only, one for €300 and two for €100 each.

Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Donie Hogan, Nuala Hanlon, John Peters and Catherine Ryan. Seller’s prize €20: Andrea O’Connell.

Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, are available locally and online via

Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media pages.

GAA CLUB DRAW

The club draw for March was held on Saturday night. The top prize winners were: Sarah & Gareth Heuston, Dublin €600; Alan Nicholson, Lismacue €300; Anne Shiels, Cluainarra €150. Full draw results are available in local shops and on the Galtee Rovers social media pages. If you wish to join the draw, please contact draw sellers or any committee member.

Richard Dunne

Ballingarry

Jimmy Maher Bansha/Kilmoyler

Michael Barry

News from the Community

Thanks to all who supported the Honda Run for St Theresa’s Clogheen

Local Ardfinnan man Peter Shone organised a 55 kilometre Honda Run to raise funds for St. Theresa’s Hospital in Clogheen who provide a mix of convalescing, respite and palliative care beds for the local Tipperary area.

Thanks to all the riders who travelled from far

and near to support the event.

Thanks also to the following who sponsored raffle prizes on the day: Browne’s XL Clogheen, Halley’s Bar Clogheen, Flynn’s Shop Ardfinnan and Midleton Distillery.

- John O’Neill

Cappawhite

UPDATE ON DAFFODIL DAY

Ceilia has further collected to make the total €3,751. Thanks to everyone for their generosity.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot worth €3,950. The draw took place on Tuesday, 22nd April, and the numbers drawn were: 12, 22, 26, 30.

There was no match 3 winners, the following each received €30 in a lucky dip:

Maura & Eimear; Michael Russell; John Quirke; Seamus & Mary Reilly; Brenda & Maura.

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

SPLIT THE POT RESULTS

Last week’s split the pot draw took place on Wednesday, 23rd April. The lucky winner was Michael Cahill who received $145. For your chance to split the pot, envelopes can be purchased in all local businesses for just €2.

KICKHAM’S CAFÉ

Kickhams café will once again open its doors this Friday May 2nd from 9am to 1pm. Tea/Coffee, scones and a selection of delicious home baked goods will be available. The ladies look forward to meeting you all for a cuppa and a chat.

LITTLE VILLAGE FESTIVAL

keeping, reptiles, infant first aid and more.

ENTRY: €5 (children under 12 free)

Follow LITTLE VILLAGE FESTIVAL On Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

Make sure to join us in Mullinahone on Sunday, May 4th for a day of community spirit and celebration.

125 WEST STREET !

DO THIS IN MEMORY A Children’s Mass will be celebrated on Saturday next, 3rd May at 6pm.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Pilates will continue in the

Cappawhite schoolchildren will make their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 17th May. Ayle schoolchildren will make theirs on Saturday, 24th May.

Two-Mile-Borris

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

On this coming Friday, 2nd May, 44 pupils from the schools in the Parish will receive their First Holy Communion in St.James Church, Two-Mile-Borris. The ceremony begins at 11 am.

MAY PROCESSION

Celebrate the month of May and honour our Blessed Mother Mary at the May procession in Loughtagalla Park, Thurles on Wednesday, 7th May at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

ST. PIO RELICS

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

Veneration and ceremonies from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday and on Sunday 9 am to 8 pm (incorporating our annual St.Pio Pilgrimage from 1.30pm.

LATE GRAINNE FANNING

The death occurred on Sunday, 20th April of Grainne Fanning (nee McCabe), Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles and formerly of Derheen, Thurles and Monaraheen, Two-Mile-Borris, peacefully after a short illness, in the wonderful care of the Staff of Ardeen Nursing Home, Thurles and Tipperary University Hospital, ICU. Predeceased by her husband Jim, sister Myra (Richie), brother Pat and Laurence. Her remains were reposed at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Thurles with removal to Thurles Cathedral. Requiem Mass the following day with burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Thurles. Deeply mourned by her sister Anne (Edwards), nephews, nieces, sisters-in law Hannah ( Power)

Community Centre on Thursday, 1st May from 11 am to 12 noon. All welcome.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Friday night in the Community Centre. There are some great prizes on offer weekly. All are welcome.

On Sunday, 4th May the inaugural Little Village Festival will take place in Mullinahone GAA Pitch (E41 R6P7) from 12 to 6pm. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with activities for all to enjoy from music to sports, crafts and much much more!

Just some of the highlights will include:

FOOD ZONE: Delicious treats on offer including burgers, high roast, pizza, vegetarian options home baking, ice-cream, crepes, waffles, tea and coffee.

AGRI ZONE: Nore Valley Farm will there with a variety of small and large animals for everyone to meet and an Agri aware section.

And Kathleen (Ryan), brothers in law Stephen (Edwards) and Michael (Fanning), relatives, Ardeen Nursing Home community, neighbours and many friends. May she rest in peace.

CARNIVAL ZONE: Why not test your skills with activities such as hang tough, soccer shootout, coconut shy and lots more!

KIDS ZONE: Arts & crafts, sand play and a mini disoc for the youngest visitors.

FREE GAMES: Crazy golf, giant Jenga ,connect 4 or maybe just chill out in the sensory friendly area.

TUG OF WAR TOURNAMENT: Local villages will compete for the title of ‘The Strongest Village’

LIVE PERFORMANCES: Local musicians, dance acts and magic shows will be on the main stage.

SPORTS BLITZES: A range of friendly underage games of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football and soccer with local teams

EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS: Learn all about bee-

After a lifetime of writing sketches, plays and recitations Willie Egan originally from Kilvemnon, has written his first novel titled ‘125 West Street’!

Willie describes his first novel as a complicated love story and a work of fiction. This novel promises to be a page turner and an exciting read.

The novel will be available to buy in hard copy from Wilsons Shop Kickham Street, Mullinahone and on Amazon (available in hard copy or Kindle)

CONGRATULATIONS TO GRACE & SIÚN

Congratulations to Grace Dunne and Siún McNamara who both played for Tipperary U14 development camogie teams last Saturday. Both teams came away a win over Kilkenny. Well done girls, enjoy the season ahead.

CJ KICKHAMS GAA

Both the Junior and Senior hurlers were out last weekend against Carrick Swan. Both games were played in Mullinahone.

First up were the Junior hurlers on Saturday evening on Division 5 of the cpunty league. A tough even game for the most part, but two Carrick Swan goals in the second half had them coming away with the win.

The final score was Mullinahone 0-20 Carrick Swan 2-20 On Sunday morning it was the

turn of the senior hurlers in Divison 1 of the county league. A lively game from the throw in, with Carrick Swan scoring a point in the opening seconds of the game followed a few minutes later by a goal. Mullinahone rallied back and at half time were just one point behind.

The second half was equally as lively, but the Carrick Swan team just kept edging past Mullinahone. At the final whistle Carrick Swan were comfortable seven-point winners over Mullinahone.

The final score was almost a mirror image of the previous evenings final score! Mullinahone 0-20 Carrick Swan 2-21

DEVELOPMENT BINGO

The monthly development bingo will take place this Thursday 1st May at 8pm in CJ Kickhams gaa hall. Prizemoney of €2,300 will be on offer on the night. One line €30, Two lines €50 and a full house €100. The bonus sheet is worth €500.

Make sure to come along and support your local bingo.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion will take place in St. Michael’s church on Saturday, 10th May at 11am. In all, 29 children from the three schools will receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion. Wishing the children and their families god’s blessing.

MULLINAHONE VILLAGE TIDY TOWNS

Replanting has now been completed in the flower beds at the church carpark. Huge work has been put into these beds by the committee and volunteers over the past number of weeks. We’ll done to all involved. Volunteers are always welcome to help weekly or whenever you can, your help will be very much appreciated.

Ena Ryan (Bawn)

Mullinahone

Sinead Moore

Gerry Bowe

After a lifetime of writing sketches, plays and recitations Willie Egan originally from Kilvemnon, has written his first novel titled ‘125 West Street’!

THE VIEW by Noel Dundon

A chastening Leeside lesson leaves Tipperary hurling deflated

Ennis game is huge now for both teams - U20’s hopes

What a difference a week makes. Last week the county was on cloud nine after a brilliant showing from the senior hurlers against Limerick. This week - deflation and dejection. A fifteen point hammering on Leeside made for a long and painful journey from Cork.

Beating the league champions in their own park was always going to be a big challenge. But, throw in the fact that it was going to have to be done with numerical disadvantage from the very off, and it made the task nigh on impossible.

Not that Tipperary could have had many complaints about referee Johnny Murphy’s decision to reach for the red card - Darragh McCarthy’s goal of laying down a marker resulted in him laying out his marker instead and the young Toomevara man was off on a Greyhound bus to the showers before even a minute of the game had passed. McCarthy had been on the receiving end of some very close Cork attention in the Allianz National Hurling League Final a few weeks ago in the same venue and he obviously felt the need to make a statement - you won’t do that again. But, it went too far and with his

departure went Tipperary’s chances. The dismissal ended the game before it started. Cork’s running power is potent enough without them having an extra man to come off the shoulder all the time to enhance their movement and mobility.

Referee Johnny Murphy was more than lenient when it came to Rebel cynicism - a yellow card was eventually dished out to Eoin Downey for a third offence, but there were plenty of other occasions when runs were blocked, bodies were held and paths cut off when potential breaks were on. The Cork lads have developed the knack of stopping runners and they are getting away with it - this could be as important a weapon in their armoury as their undoubted scoring threat.

Not that it mattered in the overall scheme of things, but why was the Alan Tynan opening game point cancelled? - if scoring difference comes into play in the championship run-in, that point could prove crucial.

By the half way mark there was a ten point gap and Cork did not look like losing a second sizeable half time advantage in succession. They didn’t and it

really was a case of damage limitation for Tipperary who did stem the tide to some extent - the second half defeat was of the five point variety, resulting in a total deficit of fifteen.

A chastening defeat then and one which leaves us scratching the heads again. Thankfully, there is a two week break now to ready the minds and the bodies for the clash with Clare in Ennis - the Banner men’s defeat in Waterford has really put the cat amongst the pigeons. That game in Ennis is a real winner takes all - defeat for Tipp would probably mean that whatever happens in the final clash with Waterford will be irrelevant. Clare, on the other hand, will have to win it if they are to have any designs on defending their All-Ireland crown.

Another difficult place to go to, Cusack Park will not be a place for the faint hearted and though Tipperary has a decent recent record Shannonside, one would have to feel that we will be really up against it.

On a positive note though - and it has been hard to find one from this latest outing - Tipperary have been here before this season. The league final was a

Dundrum AC ladies cup winners at Novice B Road Race in Fethard on April 26th. L-R: Mairead Julian, Catherine Fogarty, Owen Fanning (chairman Tipperary athletics presenting the cup) Emily Leahy andKaren Coughlan.

tough day at the office, but the next outing two weeks later, saw us produce our best showing for some time. The hope is that this latest lesson in Cork, will see us bounce back with as much aplomb and roll into Ennis with real purpose and drive. Anything less will prove fatal again.

U20’s continue their form

It’s great to see the U20’s continuing their form as they made it back to the Munster Final again. Following a difficult start, the side has worked their way back into the decider and Brendan Cummins charges are to be credited with producing some decent hurling along the way. Tipperary needs to keep the conveyor belt moving and even allowing for the fact that Darragh McCarthy and Sam O’Farrell did not play against Waterford, they still had enough for the Deise. Roll on the final now and a chance to put titles back to back. We really could do with a lift and the U20’s might just be the men to give it to us.

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

CRC News

Limerick Regatta took place over an 800m course on Saturday last at O’Brien Bridge. This is one of the nicer venues that we travel to for racing and conditions are usually benign for rowing. On the day we had 11 crews entered including a couple of fledgling crews who were making their debut on the water.

The Women’s Novice 4x+ of Hannah McMahon, Clara Hogan, Jurita Wall, Siobhan Atkinson with Aoife Matthews in the driving seat showed that not only can they do it on the ergometer, but they can also do it in the boat as well. At the start, they were a little bit triona chèile, but once they got into their stride, they had too much in hand for the Clonmel B crew who came in 2nd place.

In the Club 1 2x Sam Fleming and Cian Mellerick have been showing lots of promise all year and on Saturday, they didn’t disappoint with a comprehensive win over the Muckross and Commercial crews.

Also runners up were the Women’s J18 4x-. Victory eluded Our J14,J15 and J16 age groups but they all rowed well and if they can maintain the trajectory that they are on, we won’t have to wait too long for the spoils to arrive. With the longer stretch in the evenings, crews will get the opportunity to put in a bit more water work over the next few weeks.

ANNUAL VINTAGE SHOW AND RAFFLE

Don’t forget the Clonmel Vintage and Classic Car Club’s Annual Vintage Show & Raffle - supporting Clonmel Rowing Club - which goes ahead this Saturday and Sunday, May 3/4, at Powerstown Park. See you all there! Tickets €10 or three for €20.

Our Women’s J18 2x of Siofra O’Loughlin and Kate Meehan have consistently been in the shake up of their races and their solid work ethic made the difference to carry them to a fine win. With Chris Kane unavailable, Tom Dunphy got selected to row in the J16 2x with Edward Wall and this new combination performed well to come home in the runner up spot.

Dundrum AC juveniles in Moyne at the Juvenile Open Track & field on Saturday 26th April.

Linda Grogan, Dundrum AC at the finish line of London Marathon, UK on Sunday last, 27th April.

Dundrum AC men at Novice B Road Championship in Fethard at own Park on Saturday 26th April. From left to right: Willie Keane, John Donnelly, Jim Halley, Ritchie Bresnan and Alan O Brien.

Nenagh Under 16s score late try to win North Munster Cup

Report by MIKE McMAHON

Nenagh secured a dramatic late victory to stun their old rivals Newcastle West in a highly entertaining U16 North Munster Cup Final played in Fitzgerald Park, Limerick last Sunday. These two sides have met many times over the past few years and there has never been more than a score between the teams. A large Nenagh crowd travelled expecting a close contest and were not disappointed. Nenagh played with the aid of a strong breeze in the first half and dominated the opening 20 minutes. Through strong carries by Ronan Devlin, Dara Boland and Dara Gaynor they enjoyed superiority at the breakdown and pressurized Newcastle West into conceding penalties. Nenagh kicked to the corners where Dara Meehan, Dara Corish and Danny Powell ensured Nenagh won 100% of their lineouts. The pressure finally told when Oisin Gleeson powered over for the game’s opening score. Nenagh attacked again from the restart and some great handling threatened to breach the Newcastle West defense on a number of occasions and eventually Jack Tierney powered over to score

SPLASHWORLD 10K & 5K

The Splashworld 10k & 5k in association with Tramore Athletic Club was held on Friday 26th April. This is a very flat and fast course. Mary Keane, who was on holidays in Tramore competed in the 5k and was 1st Lady in a fantastic time of 20.30.

MOYNE OPEN JUVENILE TRACK & FIELD

The Moyne open juvenile track and field was held last Saturday the 26th of April. We had 40 athletes competing. It was a lovely day and there was a great crowd of juveniles at the event. Medals were hard to come by and any medals won were well deserved.

We had gold medal wins for Izzy Fogarty in the U9 turbo javelin, Shona Ryan in the U12 long Jump, Cian Fahey in the U/15 Shot Put and 600m and our U/11 relay team of Sean Fitzgerald, Harry Creedon, Kieran Butler and

Nenagh’s second try and take a 10-0 lead. However, their hardfought lead was quickly erased as Newcastle West dominated the last 10 minutes of the half, they exerted their superior physicality and following a series of pick and drives they scored two tries just before half time and went into the break leading 12-10. So, despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession and territory Nenagh trailed at half time and were facing a strong wind in the second half. There was no need to panic at half time as Nenagh still had high hopes of winning if they played the same as for the first 20 minutes.

In the second half, with the aid of the strong breeze Newcastle West managed to keep Nenagh at bay through kicking long and forcing them to attack from deep. Nenagh still took the game to their opponents and attacked wide at every opportunity. They worked their way up to their own 10m line and Hugo Healy picked a great line to cut through the Newcastle West defense. There was still plenty of work to do but he sidestepped through several defenders to score a stunning try. Charlie Talbot added the extras from a difficult angle and Nenagh led again 17-12. Newcastle West continued to work their way into the game and from a scrum on the halfway line they kicked a brilliant 50-22, won the lineout, and mauled over to score their third try and retake the lead 19-17.

Tadhg O’Neill won the gold medals also after a great display.

We had silver medals for Julie Morrissey in the U14 girls long jump, Harry Creedon in the U11 60m, Katelyn Shanahan in the U14 600m and Tim Butler in the boys U9 turbo javelin.

Bronze medals were won by Sean Fitzgerald in the U/11 60m, Thomas Tierney in the U14 long jump, Katelyn Shanahan in the U15 shot put and Julie Morrissey in the U13 80m well done to those mentioned and I hope I have not missed anyone.

We also had many others compete very well but did not win medals such as our four U8s putting on the club colours for the first time Ella Butler and Aoife Tierney in the girls and Odhran Hayes and Jayden Donnelly in the boys.

We also had Mary Kate Devane, Eabha Hayes, Anna O’Brien, Isla

There was no let up and Nenagh came again, some great play by Senan O’Farrell, Michael Kennedy and Liam Flynn brought play into the Newcastle West 22 where Nenagh won a penalty. Charlie Talbot slotted the kick and Nenagh led again 20-19 with 15 minutes remaining. Nenagh continued to apply pressure, but the game swung again when a loose pass allowed Newcastle West to hack the ball up field and in the ensuing footrace Newcastle West were awarded a penalty try and retook the lead 26-20 when the

Nenagh defender was adjudged to have tackled him without the ball. With 10 minutes remaining, Nenagh attacked in search of a winning score and threw everything at their rivals. Then with 2 minutes remaining James Heffernan fielded a clearance kick on his own 10m line. There didn’t appear to be any space but he showed blistering pace to bamboozle the Newcastle West defense and score a sensational try from 60 meters under the posts to send the Nenagh supporters and bench into raptures. Charlie Talbot kept

DUNDRUM Athletic Club

Ryan in the U/9 girls. Hogan and Iollan Ryan in the boys U9. There were six In the girls U/10 Roisin Hayes, Emma Fitzgerald, Evie Farrell, Evie Curling, Chloe Kearney and Sienna Donnelly. Sean Creighton and Gearoid Shanahan competed in the boys U10.

In the girls U11 Sophie Lonergan, Grace Kelly, Siabh O’Donnell and lily O’Brien competed well as did the Girls U12, Ciara Hayes, Lara Fahey and Leah Shanahan. We had Conor Tierney in the boys U12 and Bella Curling, Ellen Ma-

her and Farran Ryan in the girls U13. Well done to all.

The county juvenile track and field championships will be held on the weekend of May 10th and 11th and we would hope to have a good number competing in that.

COUNTY NOVICE B ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP

The County Novice B Road Championship took place on Saturday 26th of April in Fethard Town Park and was hosted by Fethard AC. It was a beautiful sunny evening.

With a starting time of 7pm, the

his cool to add the extras and put Nenagh back into the lead 27-26. There was still time for one final twist. Nenagh won the restart and attacked again down the left-hand side only for the referee to adjudge the ball went forward and Newcastle West were awarded a scrum. The supporters’ nerves were shredded as if Nenagh were penalised it was likely that Newcastle West would slot the kick.

Nenagh held firm and the referee blew the whistle to bring a memorable game to a finish.

Thanks to Newcastle West and

women raced 3k and the men who raced 6K immediately after.

We had 9 athletes representing the club.

In the women’s 3k race Catherine Fogarty won the race to claim the gold medal and county champion in a brilliant time of 11.48, She was followed in 2nd place and silver medal winner Karen Coughlan 11.55, next was Emily Leahy 12.34, and Mairead Julian 13.34.

Congratulations to Catherine, Karen & Emily who won Gold and the cup in the team event.

In the men’s 6k race first home for the club was Ritchie Bresnan, 22.39, he was followed by Willie Keane, 23.04, John Donnelly, 23.37, Jim Halley 24.01, and 38th Alan O Brien 25.55. Well done to all.

LONDON MARATHON 2025

The 45th London Marathon took place on Sunday 27th April.

the match officials for a great game. Thanks to all players, parents, coaches and the club for their commitment and support through the past nine months. Nenagh Ormond: Ronan Devlin, Dara Boland, Jack Tierney, Daragh Meehan, Danny Powell, Dara Corish, Oisin Gleeson, Dara Gaynor, Seanie Quinlan, Charlie Talbot, Aron Walsh, Hugh Healy, Oscar Griffin, Alex Dillon, John Carmody, Michael Kennedy, Liam Flynn, Senan O’Farrell, James Heffernan, Tomas McKenzie.

This year saw record numbers participating. The course is known for being flat, fast & friendly. The one lap course takes runners past many iconic landmarks around the city. It was a very hot day for running with temperatures reaching 21 degrees.

We had one athlete travel to the capital city of England to take part. Linda Grogan had a superb run to finish in an amazing time of 3.03. In her own words Linda said it was most enjoyable with an amazing atmosphere and crowds. HAMBURG MARATHON 2025 Barry Hartnett was in Germany again this year in an attempt to break the 2:30 barrier in the marathon having come close in Dublin last October. While the splits up to 20 miles were encouraging the heat of the day took its toll and Barry finished in his second best time of 2:33 and 3rd in his category over 40.

Nenagh Ormond Under 16s celebrate with the cup following their thrilling North Munster Cup final victory over Newcastlewest.

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the week in SPORT

CLONMEL

MENS SECTION

It was a busy week...

A busy week in the club with the first Player of the Year competition underway with the O’Sullivan Insurance sponsored Donoughmore Cup. A hugely popular and tightly contested competition as always.

Sunday also saw the start of the Bulmer’s Open Single series with a slightly different format. No qualifier at the end of the Summer, we have split the competition into two separate 10week competitions with the best scores crowned the winners at the end of the 10 weeks.

Enter as often as you like and spread the word to any visitors who may like to take on the challenge of Clonmel Golf Course.

The timesheet for the Club Classic will be left outside Aine’s office for members to get there slots booked in ahead of the dates on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May.

Finally, just to reiterate the Course Managers notes, can all members please take on the responsibility or repairing divots and pitch marks as they see them. They may not be yours, but it is our course and if we all do a little it will maintain the course standards.

Fixtures

The Paddy Murray is on-going until Friday 2nd May.

The Bulmer’s Open singles is underway and runs every Sunday/Monday and Friday. Results

The results for the O’Sullivan Insurance sponsored Donoughmore Cup are attached.

The draw for matches will take place during the week and deadline dates for matches will be posted on Donoughmore Cup poster.

CLONMEL SENIORS

Thursday 24th April

1st – Michael McSweeney, Ian Cooke, Patsy O’Keeffe 62pts

2nd – Eamon Lonergan, Gerry Morris, Ollie Fitzpatrick 61pts

3rd – Liam Flynn, Billy Acheson, Michael Kenny 60pts

The next outing takes place on Thursday 8th May – Draws from 10 am to 11.30am.

JUNIOR NOTES

Our Fred Daly team had a comfortable win on Sunday 20th April over a very sporting Dundrum team we now await the winners of Waterford castle or Faithlegg in the next round. Club Lotto

Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group

Lotto draw took place on Saturday 26th April with a Jackpot

of €5,100.

Numbers drawn: 3-11-22-24. No Jackpot winner. No matched-three winners

Next Draw takes place on Saturday 4th May with a Jackpot of €5,200.

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

Vouchers available for all kinds of gifts and presents. Quick Pick Lotto available. Membership 2025

Membership falls due for renewal on 1st April each year and payment is due by 30th April 2025 to remain as a valid member of Clonmel Golf Club. Please ensure that your subscription is paid up and contact Aine on 052-6124050 for renewals.

Offer available for new members joining from now up to 31st March 2026. If you are considering joining a club, why not give us a call. Full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub.com.

LADIES NOTES

Results

Results: Saturday 19th and Wednesday 23rd April - 15 Hole Club Singles

1st Helena Wade 40 pts

2nd Fionnuala McGeever 38 pts; Well done ladies Fixtures

Due to course conditions, our weekly competition on Saturday 26th and Wednesday 30th April will be 15 Hole Singles Stableford with Category Prizes. A special thanks to our sponsor of this week’s competition “Head Office by Esther” Hair Salon.

We will continue to trial an ongoing Club 9 Hole Singles on a weekly basis. This can be played from Saturday to the following Friday, every day except Wednesday.

Dates for your Diary: Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May: Clonmel Golf Club Classic – 3 Person Champagne Scramble. If you wish to book in a team, please contact Aine, Pat, David/Elaine or any of the committee and we will get your tee time booked in.

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.

COUNTY TIPPERARY

LADIES GOLF:

The first medal of the season, the Heffernan Maguire cup was presented on to the winner, a delighted Carmel Lowth on Friday night April 25th by Phyllis Heffernan McGuire. Phyllis said the that the competition was introduced in her year as Lady Captain of the club and is now in its 25th year. The winner of the Heffernan Maguire cup Carmel Lowth had an excellent score, (39.9) 37pts. In 2nd place Isobel Hayes (19.3) 36pts. Gross Sheena Ryan (13.0) 19 gross pts, 3rd Laura Hickey (26.5) 35pts.

To celebrate the Heffernan Maguire cup 25th year Phyllis sponsored three luck dips to all who participated in the competition, congratulations to the lucky winners; Marie Holohan,

Anne Blake and Vera Heffernan. Or 9-hole Qualifier Thursday April 24th was won by 1st Bernie Kennedy (49.0) 20pts. In 2nd place Hanora Cahill Connery (50.6) 19pts. Gross Marie Horgan (19.2) 9 gross pts.

Competition this week is an 18-hole stableford which is on Sunday April 27th & Wednesday April 30th

MEN’S GOLF: KINSELLA CUP:

The Kinsella Cup was also presented on Friday night to the winner David Downey playing of 10 with 40pts. In 2nd place Padraig Skeffington (17) 38pts. Best Gross: Andrew Burke (2) 31 gross pts.

In 3rd place Edmond Tobin (15) 37pts & in

4th place David Hickey (24) 37pts. CLUB DOUBLES:

The Club Doubles qualifier was played at the weekend.

The leading qualifiers were; Hugh Henessey & Ian Condon, Oliver Carr & Matt Carr, Adam Buckley & Sean Carroll, Edmond Tobin & Michael Ryan R/G. 31 points and above qualified to play, plus last year’s winners Brian Slattery & Daran Hayes.

CLUB SINGLES COMPETITION:

There was also a club singles competition last weekend which was won by Paddy O’Donovan playing off 26 with 46 points. In second place Brien Slattery (6) 41 points. Best Gross Adam Buckley (5) 38 points gross.

Co Tipperary Golf & Country Club winners of the Heffernan McGuire Cup sponsored by Phyllis Heffernan McGuire.

Left to Right Lady Captain Marie Graves, Phyllis Heffernan McGuire (sponsor), Carmel Lowth (winner), Sheena Ryan (Best Gross) AND President Jenny Lawrence.

County Tipperary Golf & Country Club winners of the Kinsella Cup. Seated from left to right: Andrew Burke (Gross), Padraig Skeffington (in 2nd place, David Downey (winner of the Kinsella Cup), Captain Danny O’Dwyer & President Jenny Lawrence. Standing from left to right: Mick Keaty, Liam Ryan (Con), Edmond Tobin, Greg Marchall, David Hickey, Hugh Henessey, Sean Kinane, Philip Ryan, John Foley and Daniel Kennedy.

Heffernan McGuire Cup at Dundrum

CARRICK-ON-SUIR

Ladies 9H Stableford 23/4/25

18 Hole Open Qualifier W/Ts

24/4/25

1st Jim Kirwan (PH 11) - 35 pts c/b; 2nd Patrick Johnson (PH 11) - 35 pts

Weekend 9 Hole W/Ts S/F

26/4/25

1st Richaed Cronin(PH 5) - 20 pts 18 Hole White Tees Stableford

26/4/25

1st Kenneth Downey (PH 9)40 pts; 2nd Mark Burns (PH 3)39 pts; 3rd Paudie Coffey (PH 9) - 38 pts

April Medal kindly sponsored by Michael Allen 26/4/25

1st Herbert Buck (PH 20) - 68 Nett; nd William O’Brien (PH 6)69 Nett c/b; 3rd James G. Kirwan (PH 22) - 69 Nett c/b

1st Helen Geoghegan (PH 17) - 14 pts c/b; 2nd Emer Norris(PH 14) – 14 pts c/b

Ladies 18H Stableford 23/4/25

1st Kitty Flynn (PH 32) - 32 pts c/b

FIXTURES

Fixtures for week ending May 4th 2025

Tue to Thurs – 9H Midweek Stableford W/Ts Qualifier

Wed - Ladies 9H Stroke

Wed - Ladies 18H Stroke GOY

Thurs & Fri – Open 18H Qualifier W/Ts

Sat & Sun – 9H Stableford W/ Ts Qualifying

Sat & Sun – Masters Open 18H Stroke B/Ts Kindly sponsored by Wallace Contracting

The Friends of Tipperary Football Annual Golf Classic

THE FRIENDS OF TIPPERARY FOOTBALL ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC will take place on Friday May 16th and Saturday May 17th in Thurles Golf Club.

We thank you for your continued support and once again seek your support of this year’s event. The ‘Friends’ as a support group to Tipperary Football target the support from your generosity at the underage development and support to adult Tipperary Football teams. The opportunities to support this event are tailored from being a main sponsor to a tee box sponsor with all levels of support much appreciated.

Details: Enter a Team (4) – €160. Sponsor a Green – €500 (incl. 1 team). Sponsor a Fairway – €100. Sponsor a Tee Box – €50

Main Sponsor of the Event – Contact Chairman Martin O’Dwyer to discuss 086-254 9154

All sponsors will be recognised by signage at the event on the day at the various locations and on the ‘Friends’ social media.

County Novice B titles for Catherine Fogarty and Shane Moloney

County Athletic News

The County Novice B Road Championships took place in ideal summer like conditions last Saturday night in Fethard Town Park, hosted by Fethard AC. Both races had both quality and quantity and it was great to see the commitment by the Clubs in supporting these championships.

WOMEN’S RACE

In the women’s 3k race Catherine Fogarty of Dundrum AC made her intentions known as she set a strong pace on the two-lap race right from the start. Going out on the last lap she still had a good lead but could not relax as the posse was not too far away. However, she kept the pace going to come home a very worthy Champion in 11 mins 48 secs. This was a very good performance by Catherine, a great supporter of all our Championships over the years. Then we had Karen Coughlan also of Dundrum AC moving into 2nd place midway through the first lap and she maintained that tempo to win the silver medal in 11 mins 55 secs. Then we had Barbara Ryan Fethard AC, a newcomer to the Sport, showing great determination when coming through the field to win the bronze medal in 12 mins 3 secs.

For the record 4th Paula Hendriksen Fethard AC 12 mins 12 secs, 5th Edel Delaney Moyne AC 12 mins 25 secs, 6th Emily Leahy Dundrum AC12 mins 34 secs. With three athletes to score on the club team, Dundrum AC won the gold medals with their team of Catherine, Karen and Emily. The Fethard AC A team of Barbara, Paula and Tanya O Brien 7th 12.40 won the silver medlas. The Fethard AC B team of Carol Molloy 8th 12.43, Marie Carroll 11th 13.40 and Kitty Conry 14th 14.23 won the bronze medals.

MEN’S RACE

The men’s 6k race over four laps was also competitive. Here Shane Moloney Thurles Crokes went to the front right from the start and set a blistering pace that soon saw him draw well clear of the chasing pack in-

side the first kilometre. Shane maintained this strong pace over the remaining distance to come home a very convincing and worthy Champion in 20 mins 24 secs. This was a brilliant performance by Shane in really his first year of competition.

The battle for the silver medals went right down to the wire as both Michael Power of the host club and Aaron Moore of Moyne AC battled down the finishing straight. It was only in the last few strides that Michel edged in front to win the silver medal in 21.17 with Aaron winning the bronze medal in 21.18, Brilliant performance by both athletes who gave it everything.

For the record Denis McCullagh Thurles Crokes 4th 21.25, 5th Eoghan Slattery Nenagh Olympic 21.30 and 6th Michael Gleeson Templemore AC 21.37. The team event was very close early in the race with many clubs in contention.

In the end Thurles Crokes added this title to the County Intermediate title won recently in Galbally to their collection. Their team consisted of Shane, Denis and Peter Maher 13th 22.22. Fethard AC won the silver medals with their team of Michal, James Maher 7th 21.40 and Jack Spillane 14th 22.23. The Moyne AC team of Aaron, Jake Bowe 8th 21.44 and Patrick Bowe 21st 23.18 won the bronze medals. Looking through the results it is great to see athletes winning their first County medal.

At the presentation of the Awards Michael Moore, County Senior Competition secretary thanked Fethard AC for hosting two great races. He also complimented the Clubs in supporting these Championships.

THE MICHAEL CAHILL CUP STANDINGS

With one Championship event to go, the County 10 Mile, which will be held in Fethard on 27th July at 9 am, the top five standings for the Michael Cahill Cup are as follows: Fethard AC 887 points, Dundrum AC 642 points, Clonmel AC 631 points, Thurles Crokes AC 512 points and Moyne AC 405 points.

CAHIR PARK

MENS RESULTS

ABP - Taylormade Summer Series 16/04/2025

Cat 1 Adrian Lonergan (2) 34pts

Cat 2 Andrew Franey (7) 39pts

Cat 3 Killian Whelan (14) 40pts

Cat 4 Con O’Brien (22) 37pts

LADIES

Ladies 18 Hole Strokeplay (Medal) 17th April 2025

The winner was Marie Walsh (Hcp 40) with a nett score of 68. Second was Yvonne Morrisson (Hcp 23) with a nett score of 69.

Third was Susan Carey (Hcp 19) with a nett score of 71. (C/B)

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Mon 14 th April

The winner was Brid O’Ma-

honey (PH 19) with 18 points. (C/B)

Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Thurs 17th April

The winner was Imelda Dilleen (PH 17) with 22 points.

Results Ladies Senior 12 Hole Scramble Tuesday 15 April. The winning Team on count back with a score of 70 points was, Pauline Lucey, Mary O’Dwyer and Una Creed. Congratulations to all the winners.

FIND THE GOLF BALL

The draw took place on Saturday, 19th April. The envelope drawn belonged to David McGuire, who wins €20. Next week’s jackpot: €780

The first three women to finish in the County Novice B Road Championships held at Fethard Town Park on Saturday night last: From leftto right: Barbara Ryan Fethard AC, Catherine Fogarty Moyne AC and Karen Coughlan Dundrum AC.

The first three men to finish in the County Novice B Road Championships held at Fethard Town Park on Saturday night last: From left to right: Shane Moloney Thurles Crokes, Michael Power Fethard AC and Aaron Moore Moyne AC.

the week in SPORT

Steptothecommons for the Guys or Swift Hot for the Dolls to decide Sorley O’Dornan Stake

GREYHOUND RACING at CLONMEL TRACK

Friday, April 25

CLONMEL OWNERS Helen and Emily O’Dwyer who have been running their dogs under the prefix ‘Rural’ and who have in the past won the Irish Derby with Rural Hawaii look to have a very promising young group of dogs at present.

Rural Ana, by Pestana and Rural Aloha, on just her second start won the fifth race at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night last with a trapto-line run in 28.84. She was competing with some very experienced runners, and this win was indeed a very promising performance from the youngster.

Later in the night her litter brother Rural Pest proved just that to his rivals with a very commanding run in the feature event when winning by eight and a half lengths in fastest time of the night over the 525 trip, 28.42.

This lightly raced litter who also have Durrow Star, a 28.35 winner in Cork, seem to be a group well worth keeping an eye on in the coming over the coming months.

Jennifer O’Donnell from Killenaule, training Born Braver for The Whens He Running Syndicate, gave a super performance when taking the fourth race of the night comfortably in 28.45. Returning from a slight lay-off, this lightly raced youngster seems to have plenty more in reserve and might have eyes on a bigger prize later in the year in Clonmel.

The two opening races on the night were novice events with Liam Magill and Tommy Coffey winning the ON3 with Barnora Teddy. The Cahir owners look to have a promising prospect and as he matures, we could see plenty more from this youngster.

Claire Hanley from Templemore also had a very smart novice winner with Expert Bonita. This powerful young lady who enjoys the longer trip powered home to win the ON2 in 29.75 seconds.

The first of two sprint races was won by the David Flanagan trained Curtin Raiser. This coursing bred youngster owned by The Branching Out Syndicate sharied the opening two strides with rivals before powering away to a very impressive win in 16.44.

In the night’s second sprint Sean De Burca’s Missouri News, having won her previous sprint race at Clonmel, gave a very smart performance when again scoring in 16.26.

The Dwans from Thurles took the 550 race with Borna Viper. Leaving it late in the day, he caught the long-time leader on the run-in to prevail in 30.16 which was a very eye-catching run from this lightly raced youngster.

Stevie Sanders from Ballingarry had Barra Juicy make the ninth race a trap-to-line affair when she won her maiden in 29.68.

Rounding off the 12-race card on Friday night, Cahir owner David O’Neill, and Claire Hanley, had to divide the spoils when Chamberlain Pete and Group Vstar dead-heated in 29.42.

Sunday, April 27

Both semi-finals of The Sorley O’Dornan Guys & Dolls featured on Sunday night’s card at Clonmel with all to play for to achieve outright glory.

Swift Hot, who is trained by Aaron O’Hanlon for Alex Callachan, has quite an impressive record, not just in this event, but over her short racing career. Five starts and five wins, she topped the betting heading into the second semi-final and was carrying the flag for the ladies. Wearing her favourite striped sheet, she flew from traps clocking a 2.75 split and led early on by two lengths with Mothers Mustang and Florican Heights challenging her coming of the second bend.

A strong line down the far side by Bright Morgan and Mothers Mustang looked to get past at the third

bend but a really determined Swift Hot pulled away once again to win by two and a half lengths in 28.87.

The opening semi-final saw the David Flanagan trained (for his wife Margarett) Steptothecommons produce a very impressive run to win from trap-toline.

Caught on the line the previous week, he showed very quick feet from traps and opened a two-length lead coming of the second bend with the race favourite Dangan Conor closing down the far side clocking a very smart 16.10 sectional.

Showing no sign of slowing on this occasion, Steptothecommons went home strongly to win by four and a half lengths in 28.68. Dangan Conor ran in second.

The final line up has Swift Hot, the only wide seed, running once again from six and her early pace will test all. However, after this fantastic run from Steptothecommons and Dangan Conor still in the mix, Bright Morgan with his powerful finish, and with Mothers Mustang and Tetra Destiny also in with outside shouts, this final is far from over.

Elsewhere on Sunday night’s card, David O’Neill from Cahir had Chamberlain Fred back to winning ways with a determined finish to the sixth race winning in 29.03.

David Flanagan had a busy Sunday session with Slanestown Meg winning her career eighth race in 29.37.

Sheila and Paul Nugent kicked off the night with a very strong finish from Greenane Bruno to deny the long-time leader in the opening race in 29.70.

Aaron O’Hanlon was also on his toes on the night with Boltoflightning taking the eighth race in 29.00 and the trainer added to his winning tally on the night when Sams Profile took the tenth for owner David McDonald in 28.84.

Clonmel owner Paddy Brady and trainer Richie Branagan had Marlfield Levi back to winning ways in the ninth in 29.06. Denied the previous week when taking the runners-up spot when he was online for three on the trot, Marlfield Levi made all the running here to get back to the winner’s podium.

Local owners Pat O’Dwyer from Knockgraffon, and David Hickey from Cashel, took the final two races of the weekend.

Firstly River Tara landed the penultimate race for the Knockgraffon man with a strong finish to prevail in 29.53; while Rougarou, with a very powerful late finish, denied the longtime leader in 29.46 to capture the last.

Margaret Barrett with Steptothecommons

Aaron O’Hanlon with Swift Hot.

Tommy Coffey with Barnora Teddy.

Helen and Emily O’Dwyer with Timmy Holland and Rural Pest.

Jennifer O’Donnell with Born Braver.

ALL FLAT ROOFS REPAIRED AND REPLACED

ALL VALLEYS REPLACED AND REPAIRED

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS REPLACED

ALL ATTICS INSULATED

ALL TYPES OF OLD ROOFS REPAIRED

ALL CHIMNEY WORK REPAIRED AND REPLACED

ALL NEW FLASHING AROUND CHIMNEY REPLACED

ALL PLASTERING WORK REPLACED AND REPAIRED

ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED FOR 20 YEARS

LOOSE AND MISSING TILES REPLACED AND REPAIRED

TARMACADAM