Tipp Echo Issue June 18 2025

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Minister launches Cruinniú na nÓg at Cashel Library

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Time to Hit the Road in Style and Value

Motoring Ahead: Time to Hit the Road in Style and Value

There’s never been a better time to buy a car in Tipperary. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, switch to something more fuel-efficient, or take the leap into electric driving, local dealerships are rolling out their best offers to get drivers motoring in style this summer.

The motor industry in Ireland has bounced back strongly in 2025, with a noticeable shift in buyer preferences. Diesel models are still popular, especially for long-distance rural drivers, but there’s growing momentum behind petrol-hybrids and fully electric vehicles (EVs). Thanks to government incentives and a growing network of charging stations — including new sites in Clonmel, Thurles, and Nenagh — EVs are becoming a practical and appealing option across Tipperary.

Tipperary’s motor dealers are at the heart of this shift, offering competitive finance deals, tradein bonuses, and extended warranties. Many local garages now provide tailored packages that include servicing, insurance, and roadside assistance, giving buyers peace of mind and excellent value.

There’s also a wide selection of nearly new and approved used cars hitting the market, perfect for buyers who want quality and reliability without the premium of a brand-new model. With many 2022 and 2023 cars now coming off lease, buyers can find low-mileage vehicles in excellent condition, with modern features like adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, and integrated sat-nav.

For families, SUVs remain a firm favourite, combining space, comfort, and safety. Models like the Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Qashqai, and Skoda Kodiaq continue to top the list for Tipperary motorists. First-time buyers and city commuters are increasingly turning to compact hatchbacks like the Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo, and Opel Corsa — economical, easy to park, and light on tax. But it’s not just about functionality. Style and technology are playing a growing role in Irish car buying. Many 2025 models now come with high-tech features as standard — think touchscreen infotainment systems, smartphone connectivity, and advanced

driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that were once exclusive to luxury brands. And with personalisation options more accessible than ever, buyers can truly make their new car their own.

If you’re considering making a move, now is the time to take advantage of summer offers and clearance deals before the 242 registrations arrive in July. Dealers across the county are reporting strong interest, so booking a test drive early is advised. Buying local also means building a relationship with trusted professionals who know the needs of Tipperary drivers. From sales to servicing, local garages offer a level of care and community connection that big-city dealerships can’t always match.

So whether it’s a sleek new saloon, a rugged SUV for country roads, or a zippy little city car — your next great drive could be just around the corner. Motoring in Tipperary isn’t just about getting from A to B — it’s about enjoying the journey. And right now, the road ahead looks better than ever.

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Whether you’re buying your first car or thinking about an upgrade, Premier Credit Union should be your first stop. Our low car loan rate of just 7.5% (7.76% APR) gives members an affordable and flexible way to finance their next vehicle—with a host of added benefits that truly set us apart.

With a Premier Credit Union Car Loan, you own the car outright from day one. That means total control—sell, upgrade, or change your vehicle whenever it suits you. There are no hidden fees, no balloon payments, and no mileage restrictions, unlike with PCP or hire purchase agreements. You also have the freedom to choose your own dealer, make, model, and service provider. It’s all about putting you in the driver’s seat.

We believe in true flexibility. You can repay your loan early or increase repayments at any time, without penalties. And for added peace of mind, our car loans come with free loan protection insurance (terms and conditions apply), providing financial security for you and your loved ones.

But that’s not all—we offer so much more than car loans.

Premier Credit Union is proud to provide a full suite of financial products and services, including home improvement loans, education loans, savings options, and expert financial advice. As a member-owned organisation, we’re here to help you achieve your financial goals—whatever they may be. “Our car loans have been incred-

ibly popular,” says Brian King, CEO of Premier Credit Union. “With the rising cost of living, members are looking for value, flexibility, and personal service. At Premier Credit Union, that’s exactly what they find.” Applying is simple and stressfree. You can drop into any of our local branches in Thurles, Roscrea, Urlingford, or Killenaule to speak with our friendly team. Prefer to do things digitally? Apply online at www.premiercu.ie or through our mobile app—quick decisions and great service are just a few clicks away. Choose a car loan that puts your needs first. Choose Premier Credit Union—where you’re in the driver’s seat from day one.

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Buying a car involves many decisions, such as make and model, fuel type, and whether to buy new or used. The last thing you want to worry about are deposits, hidden charges, balloon payments, or mileage restrictions.

Picking the perfect car can be tricky, but picking the perfect car loan is easy with Nenagh Credit Union. Pat Naughton CEO said “We would urge anyone considering buying a new or used car to talk to us at Nenagh Credit Union in the first instance. Our car loan is straightforward, affordable and fair with a great value 7.76% APR rate.” **

Nenagh Credit Union also offers a green car loan rate of 6.9% for electric, self-charging hybrid, or plug-in hybrid cars. When you arrange finance with them, you

effectively become a cash buyer at the car dealer, which may help you negotiate a better deal. Other advantages include fast approval, flexible terms, and no hidden charges or fees.

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*For a €20,000, 5-year variable interest rate loan with 60 monthly repayments of €400.80, an interest Rate of 7.5%, a representative APR of 7.76%, the total amount payable by the member is €24,047.15. Information correct as at 13/06/2025.

Drive Into Summer: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy Your Next Car

As the summer sun returns to Tipperary, there’s a renewed sense of freedom on the roads — and no better time to consider upgrading your car. With attractive trade-in deals, new models arriving, and a market full of choice, local dealerships across the county are helping drivers find the perfect vehicle for the season ahead.

In recent years, motoring in Ireland has undergone major changes, and today’s buyers are more informed than ever. Fuel efficiency, environmental impact, and smart technology are now

just as important as performance and price. Fortunately, the latest crop of vehicles ticks every box — and offers some impressive surprises too.

If you’ve been driving the same car for the last five years or more, you might be amazed at what’s available now. Entry-level models often come with features that were once limited to top-tier vehicles: automatic emergency braking, lane assist, touchscreen displays, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Whether you’re commuting to work, ferrying kids to training, or heading out

for a weekend spin in the Glen of Aherlow, there’s a car to suit your needs — and your budget.

For those thinking of switching to electric, it’s easier and more affordable than ever. With increased government grants, lower running costs, and exemptions on VRT and road tax, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a familiar sight on Tipperary roads. Models like the MG4, Kia EV6, and Renault Megane E-Tech are proving that EVs can be practical, fun, and family-friendly.

Of course, many drivers still prefer the reliability and range of

petrol and diesel cars — especially for longer rural journeys. Hybrid vehicles now offer a sensible middle ground, combining low emissions with fuel economy and no need to plug in. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Ford Kuga Hybrid are two popular choices that strike this balance well. Another growing trend is the demand for crossover SUVs. With their elevated seating position, generous boot space, and allround versatility, they’re a great option for Irish families. Many offer optional all-wheel drive, making them ideal for country

lanes or unpredictable winter weather later in the year.

Tipperary’s car dealers are ready to welcome customers with flexible finance options and expert advice. Many are offering trade-in bonuses, zero-deposit PCP deals, and extended service packages that help spread the cost while providing peace of mind. Whether you’re a new driver or a long-time motorist, there’s support available to make the process easy and transparent.

And it’s not all about new cars. There’s strong demand for high-quality used vehicles, and

local garages are well stocked with approved pre-owned models that have been carefully inspected, serviced, and prepared for resale. These vehicles often represent excellent value and come with warranties for added reassurance.

So, if a new set of wheels is on your summer wishlist, there’s no need to look far. Across Tipperary, trusted local dealerships are helping drivers find the right car at the right price.

The open road is calling — and with the right vehicle, the journey is just beginning.

Hinchys Celebrate Kia EV3 winning 2025 World Car of the Year title at World Car Awards

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Sales Teams are celebrating the Kia EV3 being crowned World Car of the Year with unprecedented demand for test-drives the EV3. Stock is available at both Hinchys Garryspillane and Ennis Road for immediate delivery.

World Car Award

World Car Awards recognise, reward and inspire automotive excellence and innovation in the rapidly changing mobility industry. The award highlights Kia’s global leadership in the provision of design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions

The Kia EV3 has been hailed the outright winner at the 2025 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the Kia EV3

secured the prestigious title of 2025 World Car of the Year.

“It is an immense honour for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of Year title. This award highlights Kia’s global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3’s class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide,” said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia.

Key Features

The EV3 brings the cutting-edge innovation of Kia’s flagship EV9 to a wider audience than ever before, setting new standards in the compact electric vehicle (EV) SUV segment. The EV3 boasts a bold, progressive exterior and an innovative, practical interior that maximises space, functionality, and comfort. The EV3 has a segment-leading range of up to 375 miles and can

charge from 10-to-80% in 31 minutes*, delivering impressive usability. The vehicle’s innovative interior design optimises space, comfort, and accessibility, while Kia’s AI Assistant, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and Over-theAir (OTA) updates enhance the ownership experience with cutting-edge technology.

Kia Success at World Car Awards

The EV3’s victory brings Kia’s total of wins at the World Car Awards to six since 2020 with previous titles for: Kia EV9 – 2024 World Car of the Year

Kia EV9 – 2024 World Electric Vehicle

Kia EV6 GT – 2023 World Performance Car

Kia Telluride – 2020 World Car of the Year

Kia Soul EV – 2020 World Urban Car

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Buy Local, Drive Local: The Value of Supporting

Tipperary’s Motor Dealers

When it comes to buying a new or used car, many drivers are tempted by flashy online deals or dealerships in larger cities. But more and more motorists in Tipperary are rediscovering the value of buying local — and for good reason.

Local motor dealers are at the heart of our communities. They offer more than just a sale — they provide trusted advice, ongoing service, and a personal connection that’s hard to find elsewhere. When you buy from a local garage, you’re not just a number on a screen; you’re a neighbour and a valued customer.

Tipperary is home to a wide network of reputable dealerships offering a huge variety of vehicles — from brand-new models to approved used cars that are fully serviced and ready for the road.

Whether you’re in the market for a fuel-efficient hatchback, a reliable family SUV, or your first electric vehicle, local garages have the stock and the expertise to help you find the right fit.

Buying local also means supporting local jobs. From sales and servicing to finance and admin, local dealerships provide steady employment in towns across the county — including Clonmel, Thurles, Nenagh, Cashel, and beyond. Every car bought locally helps keep these businesses thriving and contributes to the wider Tipperary economy.

Another major benefit is after-sales care. Local dealers are here when you need them — for servicing, NCT prep, warranty queries, or general maintenance. Many offer tailored service plans and ongoing customer support

that larger chains or online-only platforms simply can’t match. Finance options, trade-in offers, and vehicle sourcing are often just as competitive — if not better — when you deal locally. And if you’re unsure what’s right for you, Tipperary’s dealers are happy to take the time to walk you through your options without pressure or gimmicks. At a time when convenience and value are more important than ever, buying local delivers both. It’s about trust, service, and community. So before you click “buy” online or drive to the next county, consider what’s available right here at home.

Your next car could be just down the road — and by choosing local, you’re making a smart move for yourself and your community.

Discover the New IONIQ 5

Cathal Roche is this year’s ‘Musician in Residence’ at The Source

As part of his two-week Improvised Music Company Navigator residency at Source, Cathal Roche presents an afternoon performance investigating the writings of artist Mainie Jellett on her explorations in cubism and non-representational form, with a view to affect his approach to 3D audio composition.

Roche says: “The use of abstraction in the paintings of Eddie Kennedy which will be on show in the Gallery space during this residency offers an opportunity to talk with visitors about the language of abstraction with a view to capturing local experience as scaffold for the emerging narrative in my work here.

Regarding researching the locality, the gallery space was designed by the buildings

architects to reflect the dimensions of the town square, furthering the space as a place for local assembly. I will be recording higher order ambisonics field recordings in the town centre at different times of the day and night to enhance this idea further, installing a 3D listening experience of the town centre into the performance space. These recordings which will appear and disappear will serve as familiar bookends of sound, contrasting with the non-representational approach to sound choreography being undertaken in my composition.”

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Cathal Roche is an Irish saxophonist and composer whose work transcends traditional boundaries, crafting immersive sound worlds where the spatial dance of speaking and musical voices converge. In his compositions, forgotten soundscapes find refuge, embraced by the collective listening in a visual shelter. His work explores the resonance of stability and instability within intimate pauses, celebrating a paradoxical and fragile oneness that invites listeners into a profound auditory experience. His art resonates with a deep exploration of sound, space, and human connection.

Friday, 20th June at 2 pm. Tickets free at the door. Advance tickets for shows are available online at www.thesourceartscentre.ie - or by phone from the Box office on 0504 90204.

Cathal Roche this year’s ‘Musician in Residence’ at The Source

Cashel Town in talk of the

Scoil Chormaic’s

‘Bop for the Buses’ fundraiser proves a big success

CASHEL’S SCOIL CHORMAIC fundraiser, “Bop for the Busses” held over the weekend, turned out to be a massive success, with a huge amount of money being raised. The family day held on Saturday turned out to be so popular, that many of those who went along suggested that it would be a brilliant idea to turn it into an annual event.

The idea started earlier this year, when the school realised that they needed to upgrade their transport fleet, especially to make at least one of their bus’s wheelchair accessible. A committee was formed and a very ambitious target of €80,000 was set, which meant plenty of work right across the school staff and the dozens of volunteers who were helping out. And by the end of the weekend, the fruits of their labour were there for all to see.

The weekend began on Friday at Scoil Chormaic on the Golden Road, where the pupils were joined by their families and numerous well-wishers for a day of movement and dance.

It was a day of fun and colour, as many of the pupils got the dancing shoes on, and gave their teachers a run for their money in the dancing stakes. Then they moved to the main event on Saturday, which kicked off a twelve hour danceathon at Cashel rugby club. Beginning at 11 am, hundreds of people took to the floor throughout the day and evening, with every style of dance under the sun given its time to shine. High kicking Irish dancing, a bit of

line dancing with the country and western tunes, and plenty of jiving and swinging in between.

It also must have been the first time the rugby club hosted a Zumba dancing class at ten o clock in the night, before the evening was rounded off with a 90’s disco. Past midnight before the final dancers left the floor, and every one of them wishing for one more song.

The principal of Scoil Chormaic Lorraine Lowry had nothing but praise for everyone involved, but she reserved special praise for the committee of Cashel Rugby club, who gave their facilities all day on Saturday. Not only the club house where the dancing took place, but also the pitches, where there were games and attractions set up for young kids to enjoy and take part in. Lorraine said that it allowed the school to connect with the general public in a way that they don’t normally do, and that it was fantastic to see so many people turn out to participate in the day.

On behalf of the rugby club, club President Pat O’Donoghue re-iterated her comments that the club were only delighted to be a part of the day, and it carried on the long tradition of Cashel Rugby club opening their gates to the clubs and organisations in the community. If they can help, they always do, and they always will.

Maybe it won’t be the last time we’ll see such an event at Spafield, and it will be just as looked forward to as this weekend’s event.

By Liam Browne

Large crowd expected at this evening’s public meeting to discuss Cormac’s Cemetery

A large crowd is expected to attend a meeting this evening Wednesday, 18th June at Spafield Resource Centre, where a number of issues around St Cormac’s Cemetery will be discussed. Over the past number of years, issues have arisen at the graveyard, such as problems with parking, access to the graveyard, and increasingly issues around anti-social behaviours, that have led to complaints from people living in town. There are also growing concerns about the council bye laws which govern the graveyard being ignored, which has caused concern.

The hope is that many of the issues, and any others that may arise, can be addressed. Local councillors have been invited and can give updates on work that they have been doing to try to make the graveyard more user friendly in the future. Independent Cllr Liam Browne has

been to the forefront on many of the issues in recent months, and is said to be looking forward to people working together to continue that momentum. There is a hope that there will be a lively debate at the meeting, and that potential solutions to the issues can be teased out.

Council officials from the Environmental section have been invited also, and there is optimism that they might be able to provide updates to the people of Cashel on things like the progress towards providing better access and security on the Clonmel Road. They might also have news on the potential retro fitting of a Columbarium wall in the cemetery.

All in all, the hope is for a large crowd to attend this evening WEDNESDAY, 18th JUNE, at the Resource Centre with the discussons due to kick off at 7 o’clock.

Minister launches Cruinniú na nÓg at Cashel Library

Tipperary’s Cruinniú na nÓg, the festival of creativity for young people was officially launched by Minister of State for Community Development, Charities and Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer T.D. last week in Cashel Library. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people. Tipperary Creative Ireland office together with Tipperary Library Service, Tipperary Museum of Hidden History and Arts Centres and creative providers throughout Tipperary present a busy day of fun and free creative activities for all.

In his address, Minister of State Jerry Buttimer said “I am delighted to be here in Cashel Library today to launch Cruinniú na nÓg on behalf of Tipperary County Council. I am proud to say that Ireland is the first, and only, country in the

world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Libraries are central to the local delivery of the all-of-government Creative Ireland Programme supporting culture and wellbeing.”

He went on to congratulate Tipperary Library Service Tipperary Museum of Hidden History and Arts Centres and creative providers throughout Tipperary for organising such a diverse and engaging programme of events. It is a fantastic opportunity for our young people to display their creativity and perhaps discover passions for new activities that may stay with them for a lifetime.”

Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council, Cllr Declan Burgess said “I am delighted to see such a varied Cruinniú na nÓg programme taking place across Tipperary. Tipperary County Council’s Culture Team have worked hard to deliver an exciting

Timmy

catches the birdies to bag national golf title

There was celebration in the Cashel golf community this week, when well known and much loved player Timmy Moloney bagged the netf Stableford title at the ISPS Honda Irish Open for players with a disability.

Timmy, who suffered from a stroke a number of years ago, has been using golf both as a means of leisure, but also to help with rehabilitation, strongly advocates for the game as a way of bringing helping people with a disability. He’s met numerous friends through the sport and has built a bit of a reputation for being a good player on the circuit.

The tournament itself was hosted at Roganstown Golf Club, and the 36-hole championship featured competitions across both Stroke Play and Stableford formats.

For the first time, the field also competed within their respective Sport Classes. This development meant participants were able to play for the overall title across two days of action, but also for honours within their classification, marking another important step

in the ongoing growth of inclusive golf in Ireland.

PILLAR-TO-POST WIN

Timmy, who also has a great interest in horse racing, made a great start on the first day, finishing his 18 holes in a score of 39, giving him a three-stroke lead over Tom Doherty from Killarney. He improved in the second day, adding another point to finish with a score of 40, and a final

tally of 79 overall, which was good enough to give him a dominant nine-point win, over Jarlath King from Ballinrobe.

Truly a pillar-to-post win by the Cashel man. In accepting his trophy, Timmy thanked his family and his local club, for doing everything they did to make sure he was ready for the battle, and no doubt he’s already plotting how he intends to retain it again next year.

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festival and I am certain that the young people of the County will enjoy an exciting and varied programme of events.”

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. The inaugural Cruinniú na nÓg took place on 23rd June 2018 and for the past number of years, including under exceptional circumstances in 2020, young people and families have come together to enjoy, a wide range of creative activities including workshops and tutorials to recitals and readings in every city, town and village across the country. Delivered in partnership with the 31 Local Authorities and supported by RTÉ, young people are invited to participate in a programme of fun, free, creative activities; from graffiti art workshops to stop-motion animation, to coding and architecture workshops.

Meditation on Twin Hearts

Twin Hearts Meditation is a 20-minute guided meditation technique developed by Master Choa Kok Sui, the founder of Pranic Healing. This meditation practice is designed to enhance one's spiritual connection and personal well-being while promoting healing and compassion towards others.

Regular practice of this meditation has been scientifically proven to.

 Reduce Stress and anxiety.

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 Improve memory and concentration.

 Improve self-confidence.

In summary, Twin Heart Meditation is a holistic practice that fosters personal healing, emotional well-being, and positive energy flow, benefiting both the individual and the community at large

Our Twin Hearts Meditations are free to all, donations are welcome which are given to local charities under MCKS Charity Ireland. h t t p s : / / m c k s c h a r i t y i e / We offer meditation sessions throughout the County each month, which are open to the public at no cost. No prior booking is necessary, simply join us at the scheduled time.

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Timmy Moloney accepts his prize at the recent ISPS Irish Open

Carrick Town

Groups gather as Memory Tree is planted in Library Garden

On Friday morning last members of the Men’s Shed, The Community Garden, The Library and The Darkness Into Light Committee met in the gardens of the library to plant this year’s memory tree from the Darkness Into Light walk. Each year participants in the walk write notes to loved ones that are placed on the tree before they take to the route.

These messages are then placed under the tree before it is planted. The trees have been planted in various locations around the town over the decade that the group has organised the charity event, including the Memorial Garden in Ballylynch and The Green School.

This year’s tree is planted in the garden towards the front of the library beside a tree that was lost in the last storm, the significance of which was not lost on men’s shed member Pat Callanan who did all the heavy digging and planted the tree.

“I think it’s very appropriate that this is planted here, signifying new growth and hope”.

It is hoped that soon a plaque will be placed by the tree as a simple reminder of why it is there and what it represents. DIL Chairperson Mary Power thanked all who helped with the tree planting and hoped that it will be there as a sign of hope for many, many years to come. Pat

Gearóid keeps the proud family tradition alive

On Saturday evening last the Blue and White was once again flying proudly as Waterford booked their place in their first minor All Ireland since 2013. Facing Kilkenny in Wexford Park the Deise boys got off to the worst possible start conceding an early goal to The Cats, but they pulled themselves back into the game and then took control when the brilliant Cormac Spain hit the net thanks to a pinpoint pass from St. Molleran’s star Gearóid O’Shea.

Gearóid was instrumental in a lot of the Waterford sides dominance and chipped in with three fine points including one monster score from way out the field.

This victory sets the young Waterford boys up for an All-Ireland final and while there may be nerves in the camp, the young Carrick Beg lad will have a slight advantage on his fellow players

and opposition as his father has been through it all before and will surely have some words of wisdom and knowledge to impart in the youngsters ear.

Jerome O’Shea was a stand-out, silky forward for many years for the Maroon and White of St. Molleran’s. He holds an All-Ireland medal from his under 21 days with Waterford when the side went all the way in 1992 under the captaincy of the legend that is Tony Browne, beating a very strong Offaly side in a replay, an Offaly side that was actually captained by one of the game’s all-time greats Brian Whelehan.

Gearóid has brought great pride to his community, his club and his parents Jerome and Martha and hopefully the club can see another All-Ireland medal make its way out the Cúl na Muc road shortly.

Waterford will play Clare in the final.

Debbie Collins demonstrates her unwavering spirit once again

Everyone in our town knows the commitment and dedication that Debbie Cooney has for our community. Not content however with spending five days a week running the Meals Assistance Programme, like a well-oiled machine Debie recently took it upon herself to sell a card of numbers with the pot being split fifty/fifty between the winner. The fund was set up for Sandra Collins, whose tragic story was covered here recently.

Collecting names, numbers, and contact details for 100 people is not an easy task, marry that with running a busy kitchen and you get some idea of the workload that Debbie undertook. Filling one card was definite task but not content with that, once one was full, Debbie filled a second one in the space of a day. A total of €1,000 raised in a couple of days for a very worthy cause and raised by a true community hero.

CARRICK DAVINS

The under 13 hurlers commenced their county campaign on Monday night last when they travelled to Clonmel to face a strong Saint Marys side.

At the short whistle the young rebels were up by two points and looked to be in firm control all the way through the second half until two late goals by St Mary’s substitutes saw victory swivel to the home side. There were no heads dropped and no self-pity on display despite the loss, in fact there was a resolute steely determination to the boys coming off the field as they know that they possess the skills and grit to hold their own with any side in this age category.

Wednesday 6th August sees the return of the ever-popular Carrick Davins Summer Camp. For three days children aged between four and twelve can enjoy hurling, football, relay races and much more. At a price of just €30 the camp is great value for money.

Anybody wishing to have their children avail of the three days of fun and sport can enrol them by contacting Antoinette on 085 8706690.

CARRICK SWAN

Young Charlie Walsh lined out in Blue and Gold last weekend as the Tipperary under 14 footballers played in the Camida Cup in Killenaule. Lining out at half-forward Charlie gave a great display. His side had two great wins against Carlow and then West Tipp which saw them top their group and into a final against the strong traditional footballing side from North Cork. The Tipperary boys came out on top by the minimum at the full-time whistle.

Well done to Charlie and his teammates, not the last time we’ll be seeing this talented young sports star bagging medals in his county colours.

CYGNETS OUT IN FORCE

On Friday evening last the young cygnets travelled to Kilenaule where the club was delighted to be able to enter four teams in a hurling blitz. With over 70 under 7’s registered with the club a huge thanks must go to the team of mentors and coordinators who help run their training nights like clockwork.

UNDER 8 GIRLS FIRST OUTING

The under 8 camogie girls took to the field for the first time this season when they travelled to Ballybacon last weekend. Each girl gave their all and the skills on display were top class. Well done to the girls their mentors and their families for making the trip and supporting the girls.

The Junior A footballers also commenced their championship with a fine victory over Ballingarry on a scoreline of 0-16 to 2-9.

Young Charlie Walsh (Carrick Swans) lined out in Blue and Gold last weekend as the Tipperary under 14 footballers played in the Camida Cup. Charlie is pictured with his proud granddad.

Callanan, watched closely, is hard at work planting the Memory Tree at the Library Garden.

Famous relics for Thurles Cathedral

The relics of Venerable Matt Talbot, the Order of the Knights of Colombanus are visiting cathedrals and churches throughout the various dioceses of Ireland, bringing the relics of Venerable Matt Talbot for veneration.

Widely respected and regarded as the patron of those suffering from all types of addictions and their families, the relics of Venerable Matt Talbot will be arriving at the Cathedral of the Assumption on Wednesday, 25th June at 5 pm., with Veneration continuing to 7 pm. Concluding with Mass at 7 pm. This year (2025) is the Centenary Year of Venerable Matt Talbot’s death.The relics consist of a firstclass relic, some of his chains and his Rosary beads.

All are very welcome.

Corpus Christi Procession

Next Saturday, 21st June following the 7 pm Mass, the annual Corpus Christi Procession will take place, beginning in the Cathedral of the Assumption and processing to the Pallottine College.

All First Communion Children and Confirmation young people from the parish are invited to join in this procession.

All welcome to come and walk with Jesus.

Newly Baptised

Noah Huzlinger, Rosemount.

Muireann Julia Moroney, Cabra.

Recently Deceased

Michael Wade, Collins Park.

James (Jim) Taylor, Moynetemple, Moyne.

Margaret (Rita) Fanning, née O’Connor, Ballydavid, Littleton. Hilda Perez, The Philippines

Medal presented to Thurles man by Republic of Korea

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Professor Michael Casey addresses the British & Irish Trading Alliance

The United Kingdom is our closest and most important economic partner in terms of trade, investment, and tourism. The British and Irish Governments enjoy a strong partnership that supports peace for both independent sovereign states. The diversity of the connections between the Irish Republic and the United Kingdom is represented not only in our educational and economic ties but, more importantly, through the lives of the many Irish citizens and descendants of Ireland who are fully resident in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Prof. Michael Casey, a member of the Dúrlas Éile Eliogarty Memorial Committee which looks after St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance in Thurles, is a Board member of the British and Irish Trading Alliance (B.I.T.A.), and he recently reminded his onlookers that the economies of Ireland and the U.K. benefit from a significant flow of people, commodities, capital investment and an academic exchange of ideas, in all varying forms.

The Irish Republic was the sixth largest trading partner for the U.K. in 2024, accounting for over one third of Irish exports destined to the U.K. Currently, the U.K. remains the largest single terminus

for Irish food, drink, and agriculture exports, reflecting the reciprocal relationship between Ireland and our nearest neighbour.

Professor Casey said: “Total trade in goods and services between the U.K. and Ireland was over €106.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 7.0% on 2023. There can be no denying that there has been substantial growth over the last decade, with a 58% increase in growth of goods exported from Ireland to the U.K. Correspondingly, there has been a 55% increase in imports from the U.K. to Ireland during the same period. The many and vital connections between Ireland and the U.K. give us much to celebrate and build on. This is corroborated by how well the large Irish community in Britain has somewhat amalgamated itself into the broader British discourse of life.

“According to statistics from the last census, there are over 520,000 Irish-born people living in England and Wales, with many cultural and community centres for the Irish diaspora thriving across the UK. In particular, the cultural relationship between the U.K. and Ireland is characterised by a rich and dynamic exchange of mutual influence. Shared cultural values such as the fine arts, liter-

ature, music, and sports have woven a complex tapestry of international traditions. Irish visual and literary accomplishments have made major contributions to British culture, while British theatre, art and media have found fervent audiences in Ireland,” he said.

The majority of economists believe that Brexit has harmed the

U.K.’s economy and reduced its real per capita income. However, Prof. Casey is of the opinion that, in the long term both the Irish Republic and U.K. will find ways to engage with each other in the most imaginative and enduring business partnerships. Ultimately, that is the true nature and spirit of entrepreneurship.

Deputy Lowry meets Thurles INTO members

Independent North Tipperary TD, Deputy Michael Lowry had an informative meeting with members of the Thurles Branch of the INTO last week where the INTO Budget priorities were discussed.

President of the INTO, Ann Horan, was joined by Ciara Lanigan, Thurles Branch Secretary, Deirdre O’Connor, Deputy General Secretary and Gareth Heagney, CEC Rep District 11 at the meeting.

This

John Wort described it as a great honour for him and the committee which continues to undertake great works at the unique Garden of Remembrance, right in the

Among the issues discussed were those stated in the Programme for Government, including the need for an increase of €75 per pupil in the Primary Capitation Grant, a reduction of two pupils on average in class sizes, the need to build on the success of the ‘Small Schools Pilot Project and the Introduction of Special Needs Coordinators.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation represents over 50,000 teachers across the island of Ireland.

A medal has been presented to Thurles man John Wort in recognition of sterling work undertaken through St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance in Thurles.

medal was presented to the founder and President of the Dúrlas Éile Eliogarty Memorial Committee by the President of the War Memorials of the Republic of Korea on his visit to St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance recently.

centre of Thurles town.

The photograph shows: From right to left - H.E. Mr. Paul Johnson (British ambassador accredited to Ireland) and Prof. Michael Casey (Fellow/ Professor of the Irish State).

Thurles Musical Society elects new Chairman and President in Mary Butler and Noel Dundon

THURLES MUSICAL SOCIETY, heading into its 75th year in existence in 2026, has electe0d a new President and Chairperson following the Annual general Meeting in the Premier Hall, Thurles recently.

Former, Secretary, Chairperson and orchestra member Mary Butler was unanimously elected Honorary President – an entirely fitting recognition of sterling service to TMS and also a very appropriate appointment as the 75th anniversary looms, considering that her late father, Martin T Butler, was a founding member of the Society.

Mary, who is also a former President of the Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) has directed a number of shows for Thurles Musical Society also and has been ever present on committee for many years – a position she will continue in following her election as President. Mary takes over from the late Antóin Ó Briain who passed away last year a short while after being re-elected President.

The Vice President of the Society was re-elected this year also with Mary Guilfoyle accepting the role having been unanimously proposed and seconded.

After six years as Chairperson, Éidín Sweeney made the decision to stand down, but she will remain heavily involved in Thurles Musical Society in a number of capacities. Éidín had a difficult early tenure as the decision to postpone Made in Dagenham a few weeks before opening night was a major one to make. But, having due concern for members and audiences alike, the decision proved to be the correct

Thurles Golf Club players enjoying plenty

of Scratch Cup success

Congratulations to the Scratch Cup winners in Thurles Golf Club who enjoyed success recently.

A big congratulations to Aaron Ryan, who claimed victory in the Senior Scratch Cup with a score of 71 and also took home the Dundrum Golf Club Scratch Cup the same weekend with a score of 69. Well done also to Brian Cleary, winner of the Junior Scratch Cup with a score of 75, and Conor Ryan, who took home the Intermediate Scratch Cup title with a score of 76.

It was a fantastic day of competitive golf at Thurles Golf Club, proudly sponsored by Ronayne Hardware, Thurles.

one as Covid 19 gripped the country and resulted in all gatherings being outlawed for some time. Made in Dagenham eventually made it to the stage thanks to Éidín’s leadership and guidance and she presided over Big Fish, The Heat is On, and Hot Mikado also during her term.

Into Éidín’s position comes long serving PRO and Vice Chairman, Noel Dundon who was also unanimously elected at the AGM. Noel has been involved in TMS, on and off the stage, since 1997, working as Programme Editor, PRO and committee member during that time, while also assuming a number of roles on stage and in the chorus.

A former AIMS Adjudicator, Noel told those in attendance at the AGM that 2026 will be a major year for the Society with two shows in the pipeline, a Cabaret and a Gala Black Tie Ball. He added that the arms of welcome remain wide open to all to come and join Thurles Musical Society and he looked forward to friendships continuing to be forged and renewed in the coming years.

Two new members of committee were also elected this year – Laura Quinlan and Mark Condren with Mary Callanan, Mary Egan, Margaret Dwyer, Louis Clifton-Browne and Mary Long from the outgoing committee, returned. The officers elected were:

President: Mary Butler

Vice President: Mary Guilfoyle

Chairperson: Noel Dundon

Secretary: Laura Ryan

Treasurer: John Hayes.

Legally Blonde coming to Thurles

Thurles Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, has announced the hit musical Legally Blonde is coming to the Cathedral Town in October, just before the mid-term break.

From bend and snap to big dreams, the Ursulines are bringing Elle Woods’ dazzling journey to life on stage. Audiences can expect high-energy performances, unforgettable songs, and a whole lot of pink in this production in the Sister Ursula Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th October, Sunday 19th October, Tuesday 21st October, and Thursday 23rd October.

The Thurles Sarsfields Junior Team who were recently crowned County League Division 3 Champions

New Honorary President of Thurles Musical Society, Mary Butler

New Chairman of Thurles Musical Society, Noel Dundon.

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Town Tipp through A

with Martin Quinn

‘It reminded me that despite the adversity I was facing, my efforts and my commitment to community had not gone unnoticed’

-

Martin

Quinn speaks at Tipperary Library

MARTIN QUINN, Honorary Secretary of the Tipperary Peace Convention, delivered a presentation on his newly published book ‘Tipperary Talks’ at Tipperary Library on Tuesday, 3rd June.

The book features a diverse collection of stories that explore the lives of people from Tipperary, as well as reflections on what the county means to both its residents and visitors.

During his talk Mr. Quinn also spoke candidly about his personal experience with stroke, highlighting the importance of support services and aftercare. Speaking about the two books that he has published, Martin said that after once being without his voice, he found new ways to express himself in writing.

“I wrote two books — ‘Tipperary People of Great Note’ and ‘Tipperary Talks’. These books are a tribute to the people of my county — not just to those who made headlines, but to those who quietly shaped our communities with integrity, compassion, and courage.

WRITING HELPED ME

The act of writing helped me process my own journey of recovery. It reminded me that resilience is not rare - it’s everywhere. It lives in the stories of farmers and teachers, publicans and poets, volunteers and visionaries. People who faced adversity - war, poverty, illness, injustice - and found a way through”.

Speaking about the stroke that he suffered he said that in a matter of seconds he lost something most of us take for granted — his speech.

“I also suffered a range of physical and cognitive deficits. For someone like me, whose life had been dedicated to community work, communication, and connection, the silence was devastating. It was a profound disconnection not just from other people, but from myself. That same year,

however, I received an honour that deeply moved me - I was named Tipperary Person of the Year by the Tipperary Association in Dublin. To be recognised by one’s own people, especially at such a challenging time, was both humbling and encouraging. It reminded me that despite the adversity I was facing, my efforts and my commitment to community had not gone unnoticed”.

TIPPERARY PEACE

Martin also said that he was honoured to be Honorary Secretary of the Tipperary Peace Convention.

“Through our International Peace Award, I have met remarkable individuals - peacemakers, human rights champions, and world leaders. These include individuals like Malala Yousafzai, whose courage and clarity of purpose had a profound impact on me. When I was struggling to speak after my stroke, it was Malala’s story that inspired me. Here was a young woman who had nearly lost her life for daring to speak. If she could speak truth to power after such trauma, surely I could fight to recover my own voice. And so I did.

“I have also found voice in poetry. Writing verse has allowed me to express what prose sometimes cannot. One poem in particular, ‘The Child in this War’, continues to resonate deeply with audiences. It gives voice to the innocent, the overlooked, the victims of conflict and cruelty who rarely get to speak for themselves.”

MEETING THE PRESIDENT

In conclusion Martin spoke about his recent visit to Áras an Uachtaráin.

“It was one of the great honours of my life to present ‘Tipperary

Talks

Talks’ to President Michael D. Higgins and Mrs. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. President Higgins has long championed the value of community and culture, and to be received by him in the place that represents the heart of our Republic was deeply meaningful to me. It felt like an affirmation that the journey from silence to speech, from setback to contribution, had come full circle” concluded Mr. Quinn.

The presentation by Martin was both informative and engaging and it was warmly received by all in attendance especially by his daughter Samantha.

Tipperary

- A section of the audience at the talk by Martin Quinn at Tipperary Library on Tuesday, 3rd June.

Pictured with Martin Quinn at the Tipperary Library talk were Majella Hickey (of Tipperary Library) and Martin’s daughter Samantha.

Tipperary is blooming and looking great!

TIPPERARY TOWN is looking great currently with a great selection of flowering plants and shrubs.

Great credit to the staff of the Municipal District, Tipperary Tidy Town and the business owners. I went out with my camera and captured some photos along the Market Yard and onto Main Street. Hope you enjoy the photos and that they give an idea of the great work being done by many in our community.

A view to the Excel from Tipp town’s Market Yard.

Flowering churns at Nellie O’Brien’s.

It’s a long way to Tipperary at the Market Yard.

Beautiful flowering bed in the Market Yard.

Flags of the nations flying from Nellie O’Brien’s.

Plenty of colour on the Main Street.

The girl and her coin in the Market Yard.

Flowering shrubs in the Market Yard.

The child and the dove in Tipp town’s Market Yard.

Death announced of well-known former priest, Fr Paddy Ryan

Republican priest made international news in 1980’s extradition controversy

A priest who became the first Catholic cleric to contest an election in Ireland has died after a short illness.

The controversial republican priest, Fr Patrick Ryan, who was a native of Rossmore, Co Tipperary, died in Dublin on Sunday aged 95.

In 1988, Patrick Ryan was accused of involvement in Provisional IRA activity, and was the subject of two unsuccessful extradition requests.

He was the first priest to contest an election in Ireland, when he ran in the 1989 European Parliament election in the Munster constituency as an Independent with Sinn Féin support. He failed to be elected but received over 30,000 votes.

He was ordained a priest in 1954 at the Pallottine College in Thurles and later served in Tanzania and London. In January 1990, he was dismissed from the Pallottine Fathers and no longer had permission to say Mass or administer the sacraments.

The funeral details for the late former republican priest Fr. Paddy Ryan, have been announced and are as follows;

Fr Patrick (Paddy) Ryan Simon (15th June 2025), late of Clondalkin and Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Toragh, Rossmore, Co Tipperary, (after a short illness) in his 95th year in the wonderful care of staff at Tymon North Community Unit surrounded by his loving family

Rock of Cashel turned blue on Sunday evening to mark Aphasia Awareness Day

The iconic Rock of Cashel was a number of public buildings and monuments that was lit up in blue to mark Aphasia Awareness Month, on Sunday June 15th.

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension, and blue is the colour associated with Aphasia. Aphasia leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. Most people develop aphasia as a result of a stroke.

Stroke survivor and advocate, Martin Quinn, says that the awareness campaign is very necessary. “Creating awareness of aphasia is crucial because it directly impacts the lives of individuals affected by this communication disorder and their families. Increased awareness helps reduce communication barriers, promotes inclusion, and encourages support for research and services. Many people don’t understand aphasia, and this leads to frustration and isolation for those living with it. Increased awareness helps people understand how to communicate with individuals with aphasia, making everyday interactions easier. Aphasia is often misunderstood, leading to negative perceptions about intelligence and communication abilities. Awareness campaigns can help dispel these myths and promote a more inclusive view of people with aphasia” said Martin. Other buildings to support the campaign included; The GPO (General Post Office Dublin), Cork City Hall, City Hall Galway, 35 The Mall, Waterford City and Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Limerick City and County Council HQ, Athlone Town Bridge, Cashel Palace Hotel and Talbot Hotel Clonmel, County Buildings Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir.

and close friends.

Predeceased by his parents Mary-Anne and Simon and his brothers and sisters. Former Pallottine priest, Paddy will be very sadly missed by Mavis and Michelle, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends in particular his comrades in Cashel.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Fr Ryan reeposed at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village on Tuesday

His funeral Mass takes place today, Wednesday, 18th June at 11.30am in The Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour, Rossmore, Co Tipperary (Eircode E25 RK72) followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Well, Marlfield, on Thursday evening, 26th June at 8pm.

Those attending are reminded that the only access to the Well is by the steps, all 63 of them.

There is only the built seats also so if anyone requires a seat please bring a camping stool and come in plenty of time to avail of the limited seating capacity.

The late Fr Paddy Ryan, Rossmore, who died on Sunday last.

Lifesaving lessons in Clonmel - veteran First Aider

John Walsh delivers CPR and defibrillator demo

BY CLONMEL STORIES

On Tuesday evening, 10th June, one of Clonmel’s most experienced and dedicated volunteer first aiders, John Walsh, delivered a powerful and insightful demonstration on CPR and the use of defibrillators. The event, hosted at The Emirates Rest, drew a strong crowd of local residents eager to learn these essential lifesaving skills.

John Walsh, whose voluntary service has spanned decades and includes saving three lives, one of them my own, led the session with clarity, authority, and compassion. His presentation underscored a crucial message, anyone can save a life if they have the confidence to act.

During his demonstration, John demystified the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), devices that have become increasingly available in public spaces. He stressed that formal training is not required to use an AED, as the devices are designed to provide clear, step by step voice and visual instructions once activated.

“You cannot harm someone with a defibrillator. It will only administer a shock if it detects a rhythm that requires it,” John explained. “The key is not to hesitate. These devices are safe, intuitive, and made for public use.”

A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO USING AN AED

John guided attendees through the proper procedure:

Turn on the device, Press the green button to power up the AED.

Expose the chest, Remove clothing from the chest area. This may require removing a bra or cutting clothing, tools for which are typically included in AED kits.

Apply pads, Peel off the adhesive pads and place them on the bare chest, one on each side, as shown in the diagrams on the device.

Let the AED assess, Stop CPR and do not touch the person. The device will automatically analyse the heart rhythm.

Administer shock if instructed, If necessary, the AED will instruct the user to press the shock button or deliver the shock automatically.

Resume CPR if prompted, The device will guide the user to continue CPR if the heart has not restarted.

Repeat as needed, Continue to follow the AED’s prompts until professional help arrives or the person shows signs of recovery.

Attendees, including Benny Burke, Sharon

Ahearne, Frank Fahey, Patsy Lambe, Sìle Nya, John English, Aoife O’Keeffe, Siobhan Hewitt, Mary Lambe, Stephen O’Flynn, Breda Byrne, Sean Prendergast, Ian Fahey, and myself, were deeply impressed by John’s demonstration.

A particularly inspiring moment came when Aoife O’Keeffe volunteered to perform CPR and use a defibrillator on a first aid training manikin. Despite it being her first attempt, she handled the procedure confidently, proving how accessible and intuitive these devices can be when properly introduced.

THE DEFIBRILLATORS IN CLONMEL

Clonmel now boasts more defibrillators in public spaces than ever before. Devices can be found at locations including William Walsh’s Barbershop, Kare Plus on Parnell Street, The Local Bar on Queen Street, The Old Bridge Soccer Club, the County Council offices, and at all local medical centres, to name just a few.

However, John Walsh and others at the event stressed that this is only the beginning. AEDs should be mandatory in all public places, sports clubs, transport hubs, Garda stations, pharmacies, schools, and civic buildings. These devices save lives, and accessibility should not be left to chance.

Furthermore, tampering with or vandalising a defibrillator should carry significant legal consequences. These are not mere pieces of equipment, they are the difference between life and death.

EDUCATION

IS THE KEY

John Walsh passionately called for defibrillator awareness and CPR training to be introduced in all schools. “If children can learn to code or play instruments, they can absolutely learn how to save a life,” he said.

This event served as a powerful reminder of how one individual, armed with experience and dedication, can empower an entire community. John’s demonstration was not just educational it was potentially lifesaving.

We urge sports organisations, schools, community centres, and local authorities to follow John Walsh’s lead and organise regular training sessions. Greater public understanding and confidence in using defibrillators will lead directly to more lives being saved.

To John Walsh, thank you for your decades of service, your constant dedication, and your belief in the power of community education.

Aoife O’Keeffe gives a hands-on demonstration of the skills that may one day help

an emergency situation. First Aid instructor John Walsh, and Sean

Attendees at the recent livesaving CRP and defibrillator demonstration in Clonmel included Benny Burke, Sharon Ahearne, Frank Fahey, Patsy Lambe, Sìle Nya, John English, Aoife O’Keeffe, Siobhan Hewitt, Mary Lambe, Stephen O’Flynn, Breda Byrne, Sean Prendergast, Ian Fahey, and Liam Ahearne, who were all greatly impressed by John’s demonstration.

Best boy in the class, Sean Prendergast, listens attentively to the instructions of First Aid demonstator, John Walsh

her saves a person’s life in

Prendergast watch on.

PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL, CLONMEL

New Principal pays tribute to Michael O’Loughlin and looks ahead to the future

Principal’s Summer Message

At the end of the school year, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on what has been a truly special and memorable few months since I took on the role of Principal at Presentation Secondary School, Clonmel. It is both a privilege and an honour to step into this position, and I do so with great enthusiasm, commitment, and deep respect for the legacy of excellence that has long defined this school.

I would like to begin by acknowledging Michael O’Loughlin, whose outstanding contribution to our school is clearly reflected in the happy and confident students we see every day, the excellent facilities we enjoy, and the progressive, forward-thinking culture that continues to thrive here. Over his many years of service - as a dedicated teacher and a visionary leader - he has left an indelible mark on the Presentation community. I know I speak for staff, students, and parents alike when I thank him for his years of tireless service and leadership.

Returning to the Presentation as Principal, after teaching here for 13 years, has been a familiar and rewarding transition. The warm welcome I have received from students, staff, and parents

has been truly heartening, and I am deeply grateful for the support and kindness that has been extended to me during this time.

To our students, I want to express my sincere thanks for your dedication and efforts throughout the year. Your achievements - both in the classroom and beyond - are a testament to your hard work, talent, and spirit. From academic success to sporting triumphs, musical accomplishments, and so much more, we are very proud of each one of you.

To our teaching staff and SNAs, I offer my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment to the students in your care. The unique culture of Presentation Clonmel - where academic success and pastoral care go hand in hand - is a direct result of your passion, professionalism, and care. You make this school a place of genuine learning and belonging.

To our administrative and ancillary staff, thank you for keeping everything running so smoothly behind the scenes. Your work is essential to the daily life of the school, and we are all better for it.

I want to thank our parents and guardians, thank you for your continued support and trust. Your partnership is a vital part of our shared mission to educate and nurture your children.

As our Junior Cycle and Leav-

ing Certificate students work through their State Examinations this June, we wish them every success. You have worked incredibly hard, and we know you will do yourselves proud.

Looking ahead, I am excited to work alongside Deputy Principal Ms. Róisín Hennessy as we plan for the future of the Presentation. Together, we are committed to building on the strong foundations laid by management teams before us, and to continuing the tradition of academic excellence and student wellbeing that defines our school.

On behalf of the Board of Management, I wish each member of the Presentation community a happy, healthy, and restful summer.

Creativity Award: Back row: Principal Jennifer Williams, Lauren Duggan, Laura Golden, Mairead Fennell, Deputy Principal Roisin Hennessy. Front row: Lucy Brennan, Aoileann Duggan (winner), Chloe Cruz and Sarah Fitzgerald.

Ms. JenniferWilliams, Emer Brennan, Abbie Hassett, Eimear Sweeney, Caragh Conway Aisling Power, Sarah Doocey and Ms. Róisín Hennessy

Presentation Secondary School Principal Jennifer Williams , Eimear Sweeney and Deputy Principal Roisin Hennessy. Eimear won Transition Year Student of the Year

Megan Lonergan was the winner of the CEIST Award. Pictured are Principal Jennifer Williams, Megan Lonergan and Deputy Principal Roisin Hennessy.

Student Peer Award: Principal Jennifer Williams, Laura Golden, Deputy Principal Roisin Hennessy and Mr Martin O’Loughlin. ALL PHOTOS BY JOHN D. KELLY

Student of the Year Award: back row- Jennifer Williams, Jenna Hayes, Roisin Hennessy and Mary O’Dwyer. Front row- Sara Rooztavan, Lucy Brennan, Saoirse Scully (winner), Megan Lonergan and Zuzanna Poniedzialek.

Attendance Award: Back row- Principal Jennifer Williams and Deputy Principal Roisin Hennessy. Front rowSara Rooztavan, Rachel O’Dywer, Alice Sweeney (winner), Lucy Mahony.

Presentation Secondary Principal, Jennifer Williams.

Chinese Hong Kong Acupuncture Clinic

In loving memory of Damian Dempsey whose first Anniversary occurs on June 22nd 2025.

If we could sit in heaven even for a day, the pain in our hearts would temporarily go away. We’d put our arms around you and whisper words so true, that living life without you is the hardest thing to do. No matter how we spend our time, No matter what we do, there’s no morning noon or night that we don’t think of you.

Love and miss you always.

Mam, Dad, Aaron, Amy and Darragh.

Anniversary mass will be held on Saturday June 21st at 4:30 in Kilcash Church.

Until

We miss your gentle nature

We miss your lovely smile As time goes by we miss you more and more.

Rest in peace Bobby.

Memoriam

Damian Dempsey

Albert Henry

Greg Black Robert Cantwell

Moatsbridge

St Patrick’s Road, Cork & formerly Carrickon-Suir

Tipperary Town

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mona, children Tom and Kate and grandchildren Albert and Elizabeth.

we meet again. RIP.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Theresa Until we meet again. RIP.

Sadly missed by your brother Billy and sisters Anne, Claire, Rebecca, Sara and Ruby.

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

We, Shane Heffernan and Maeve Moclair Intend to apply for Permission for Development at Krellik Edge, Killerk North, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

The development will consist of Extension to existing dwelling, alterations to existing elevations, new on-site sewerage treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased 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.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Agent: Martin Shinnors Architect RIAI (087) 9875127 Albany House, 24 Summerhill, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

I, John Phelan, intend to apply to the above authority for planning permission for an extension to the rear of the existing warehouse and also for retention of the existing store at the rear, including all associated site development works at the premises at Topline Hardware, Clonmel Road, Carrick-on-Suir, 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.

NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

Further Information

Under Planning Reference Number 2560162, I Mark O’Brien, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission to (i) Install new window to the existing dwelling, (ii) Change the use of an existing shed attached to the existing dwelling to residential use and make changes to elevations, (iii) Extend the existing dwelling, (iv) construct a new waste water treatment system - and all associated site development works at Glencoshabinnia, Rossadrehid, Bansha, Co. Tipperary, E34 F294.

Significant further information in relation to the application has been furnished to the planning authority and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the authority during its public opening hours.

The significant further information includes (i) The altering of the application red line boundary, (ii) Entrance improvement works, (iii) Details of upgrade works to the existing private access roadway (iv) the addition of a private water well, as well as (v) The addition of a new access driveway. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the pre-

scribed fee of €20, not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority.

Tipperary County Council

I, John Halpin intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission (i) for the use of the existing building for the sale of coffee for consumption off the premises in addition to the existing established uses within the premises (ii) for new window pod extension (iii) for material alterations to the existing elevations of the existing building (iv) for new signage - and all associated site works at Barnora, Cashel Road, Cahir, 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.

PLANNING NOTICES PLANNING NOTICES

Tipperary County Council

John Kennedy Motors Ltd. intend to apply to the above authority for planning permission to change the front and side elevations, new signage on the building and provision of 3no. new stand-alone signs, including all associated

site development works at Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Jack Bayly & Kirsten Bayly-Parker intends to apply to Tipperary County Council for Permission to construct Slatted shed and all associated site works at Ballynaclogh, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed by : Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211)

Coláiste Shliabh na mBan’s Ferryhouse farewell ahead of relocation to Kickham Barracks

Tipperary Education and Training Board’s (ETB) high-support school Coláiste Shliabh na mBan held a farewell event at its Ferryhouse location in Clonmel ahead of its relocation to Kickham Barracks for the 2025/26 academic year. There has been education provision at Ferryhouse since the late 19th century under the Rosminians, with South Tipperary VEC (now part of Tipperary ETB) taking over the running of the school in 2007. In 2018, admissions were opened to the community to the renamed Coláiste Shliabh na mBan.

The relocation will present an exciting new start for the school,

which supports students with a clearly identified Special Education Need (SEN), or those whose diverse needs have not been met in mainstream education.

Tipperary ETB already delivers a large selection of Further Education and Training (FET) courses from its Tipperary FET College campus at Kickham Barracks, and Coláiste Shliabh na mBan will complement the education provision at the site from this September.

The school supports young students from 5th class to Leaving Certificate Applied. It operates a low pupil-teacher ratio, access to a range of support programmes, hot meals, and a wide range of

subjects during a standard school timetable and academic year.

Speaking at an event on Monday (16 June) to mark the relocation, Chief Executive of Tipperary ETB, Clodagh Kelly, described it as an exciting fresh start for the school:

“The relocation of the school to its new site in Kickham Barracks provides enhanced educational opportunities for our students. We will build on our strengths and embrace all the new opportunities this move gives us.

“As we step into this new chapter, let us carry forward the values and traditions that have defined us, while embracing the innovation and growth that will shape

our future. Together, we will continue to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment for our students to thrive.”

The event was attended by current and past staff and students, and Principal of Coláiste Shliabh na mBan, Paula O’Halloran, paid tribute to everybody involved in education provision at the site:

“After a long history of education provision at our current location, we are excited to continue to provide

Glebo Farms Ltd intends to apply to Tipperary County Council for Permission for demolition for existing (i) Dry sow house (ii) Service House (iii) Dry sow house (iv) farrowing house (v) Old farm house (vi) Boiler room (vii) feed mixer shed (viii) 3 loose shed (ix) Isolation shed (x) Overground water tower. Permission to construct (i)

Gilt house with underground effluent tank (ii) Service house with underground effluent tank (iii) Dry sow with underground effluent tank (iv) two Fattening houses with underground effluent tank (v) Two Weaner house with underground effluent tank and all other associated site works at Ballymackey Castle, Ballymackey, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed by : Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211)

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Opening Announced for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training

IFA Farm Forestry Chair Padraig Stapleton has acknowledged the Ministers announcement of the opening of the second tranche ‘Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training’.

“This call is targeted at forestry students in higher level education as well as registered foresters and forestry contractors to provide support towards knowledge transfer which is badly needed within the forestry sector,” Padraig Stapleton said. This latest call has two modules. Module 1 will be aimed at training students registered on full-time forestry programmes at QQI Level 5 and above, while Module 2 is for proposals aimed at training forestry professionals and others working or considering working within the forestry sector which is a welcomed development for the industry.

“It is expected that three proposals per module, for a total of six projects at a maximum of €50,000 per project, will be funded per annum. More than six projects may be considered for grant aid each year where the total available annual budget is not exceeded,” Padraig Stapleton said.

“This call is a good opportunity for those involved in the forestry sector. Module 2 especially gives an opening to those who are considering forestry as a career option or to those who have experience in the industry and would like to upskill,” Padraig Stapleton concluded.

a high-quality, student-centred education for our students in our new school.

“I would like to thank and acknowledge all the staff that contributed to St. Joseph’s School, Ferryhouse and Colaiste Shliabh na mBan and we are looking forward to the next step in developing the school.”

If you would like more information about Coláiste Shliabh na mBan, please contact 086 0336494 or 086 1653377.

Full details on the scheme, including how to apply, can be found in the Specification Document which is available to view on the Department Website at Call for Proposals Forestry Skills Training 2025-2026. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 11th July 2025.

Unitec opens new Clonmel headquarters and announces 30 new jobs in IT sector

UNITEC, a leading provider of IT support services in Ireland, officially opened its new headquarters in Clonmel today with a grand opening ceremony attended by local dignitaries, business leaders, and invited guests. The event marked a significant milestone in Unitec’s journey as the company continues to expand its footprint and invest in the future of digital infrastructure and customer support solutions.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Ian Power, Managing Director, and Aiden Ryan, Technical Director, with special guests in attendance including Cathaoirleach Declan Burgess, Christine Clancy of Enterprise Ireland, and Michelle Aylward, CEO of the County Tipperary Chamber of Commerce. Unitec Director Miguel Marques, who played a pivotal role in the company’s growth strategy, was unable to attend but was warmly acknowledged during the event.

Unitec’s new facility, located in the Clonmel Business and Technology Park, will serve as the company’s central hub for service delivery, technical support, systems management, and client operations. The expansion comes with the announcement of 30 new jobs to be created over the next three years, highlighting the company’s commitment to local job creation and long-term investment in the region.

Speaking at the event, Unitec Managing Director Ian Power said:

“This is a proud day for Unitec and a major milestone for our team. Our new Clonmel headquarters represents more than just bricks and mortar — it’s a base for innovation, growth, and delivering world-class IT support services to our expanding client base. We are grateful for the continued support from Enterprise Ireland, Tipperary County Council, and our valued clients and partners.”

Unitec’s services include managed IT support, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and helpdesk services for small to medium-sized businesses across Ireland and South Africa. The new facility will enable the company to scale its operations, enhance customer service, and introduce new service offerings to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

CLONMEL - A GREAT PLACE TO DO BUSINESS

Cathaoirleach Declan Burgess welcomed the investment:

“Unitec’s expansion is a clear signal that Clonmel is a great place to do business. The creation of 30 new high-quality jobs in the IT sector is hugely positive for our community, and it reflects the confidence forward-looking companies have in County Tipperary.”

Christine Clancy of Enterprise Ireland commended Unitec’s growth:

“We’re proud to support Unitec as it continues to scale and build a strong base in Clonmel. The IT services sector is rapidly evolving, and Unitec is well-positioned to lead the way in delivering secure,

reliable, and innovative solutions to its clients both at home and abroad.”

Michelle Aylward, CEO of the County Tipperary Chamber of Commerce, added:

“This is a fantastic day for Clonmel and a real success story for local enterprise. Unitec’s investment is not only creating jobs but also enhancing the region’s reputation as a centre for professional and technical services.”

The newly announced positions will include roles in IT support, systems administration, client services, cybersecurity, and administrative support. Recruitment for IT service engineers will begin immediately, with Unitec placing a strong emphasis on sourcing local talent and working closely with education and training providers to develop a skilled workforce.

The event concluded with a tour of the new facility, showcasing the company’s open-plan offices, modern infrastructure, and collaborative working environment, followed by a reception for guests and staff.

ABOUT UNITEC

Unitec is an Irish-owned IT support and managed services provider, delivering secure, scalable, and customer-focused solutions to clients across multiple sectors.

With a commitment to technical excellence, responsive support, and long-term partnerships, Unitec helps businesses navigate today’s digital landscape with confidence.

‘Small grants make a big difference’

has welcomed the allocation of funding to support more than 200 community groups right across County Tipperary.

The investment, made under the Local Enhancement Programme, is designed to empower local groups to continue their invaluable work, whether that’s through enhancing facilities, covering operational costs, or launching small but impactful local projects.

The types of groups receiving

support are wide-ranging and rooted in their communities.

From Tidy Towns groups and Men’s Sheds to sports clubs, town teams, and voluntary services, the funding provides a vital boost to grassroots organisations making a real difference.

Groups receiving funding this year include:

Kilsheelan Tidy Towns

Clonmel Camera Club

Fethard Day Care Centre

Carrick-on-Suir Community Resource Centre

Ballyporeen GAA Club

Cuan Saor Clonmel

Tidy Towns Tipperary

New Inn Women’s Group

Bansha First Responders

Cahir Tidy Towns

And so much more.

“I am delighted today to welcome funding to support over 200 organisations that do such fantastic work right across County Tipperary.

“These grants are small in nature, but I know they make such a

big difference to the organisations involved.

“The groups might use the funding to pay a particular bill or perhaps to fund a project or idea they might have it’s up to them.

FANTASTIC WORK THAT THEY THEY DO

“I have visited many of these groups across Tipperary and I have seen first-hand the fantastic work that they do for the benefit of their communities.

“These groups do invaluable

work to make our communities better places to live, work and raise a family.”

“I encouraged all recipient groups to liaise with their Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), which is administering the programme locally.

“This announcement is a celebration of community resilience and local pride, recognising the dedication of volunteers, leaders, and residents who shape the heartbeat of County Tipperary,” concluded Deputy Murphy

Tipp County Council successful in Litter prosecution

At Nenagh District Court on 8th May, 2025 Tipperary County Council was successful in prosecuting a Littering Offence that had occurred in Roscrea. Tipperary County Council successfully prosecuted a member of the public under the provisions of Section 3(1) of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, as amended.

“Section 3(1): No person shall deposit any substance or object so as to create litter in a public place”.

Two black bags were discovered outside of St. Vincent De Paul Charity Shop, Church Street, Roscrea and Tipperary County Council. A litter fine was issued to the offender but remained unpaid. The defendant failed to engage with Tipperary County Council

so the case proceeded to Court.

Following the testimony provided by the Environment Enforcement Officer, Judge Brennan was satisfied to convict the Defendant.

A fine of €500 was issued by the Court on the private individual. Costs of €400 were also awarded to Tipperary County Council. Therefore, the total fi-

nancial penalty to this private individual is €900. Tipperary County Council is satisfied with the outcome of this case and will continue to bring such matters to Court as appropriate. It is worth noting that the financial penalty awarded against this private individual far exceeds what the cost of an annual Bin Collection Service would be.

Deputy Michael Murphy, TD.

Cathaoirleach Declan Burgess does the honours at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony which was led by Ian Power, Managing Director, and Aiden Ryan, Technical Director, with special guests in attendance including Christine Clancy of Enterprise Ireland, and Michelle Aylward, CEO of the County Tipperary Chamber of Commerce.

Deputy Michael Murphy

Modular homes at Clonmel almost ready - first residents expected in July

The following is a reply to a Parliamentary Question in Dáil Eireann by by South Tipperary TD, Deputy Michael Murphy.

To ask the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the modular housing development in Clonmel; the completion and handover date, per unit cost and the long-term strategy for the site (details supplied); the steps being taken to prepare a policing plan; the engagement that has taken place between his Department, the OPW, local Gardaí and the local community; and the timeline and details for the occupancy of the site. (Details Supplied) Having regard to my serious concerns around security of the site

Works are now nearing completion at the final site of the Rapid Build programme, in Hyywood, Clonmel. This will bring the final output of the programme to 654 homes, with the capacity to accommodate 2,640 people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The completion date is in the coming weeks with the first residents expected to take up occupation in early July. Site security is in ongoing contact with local representatives of An Garda Síochána who have been kept informed of estimated occupation timelines.

Community engagement in respect of each of the Rapid Build sites has been extensive. As with all other sites, my Department’s Community Engagement Team

(CET) briefed local representatives at the outset of the Haywood development with the assistance of the Local Authority and the OPW. Over the course of the Programme, the CET remain available to provide information to local representatives during each development.

To ensure that the local community had access to factual information about the development, an information leaflet prepared in co-ordination with the OPW, An Garda Síochána and the Local Authority, was delivered early in the process to local homes. This circulation was followed up by the holding of a public meeting on 24 July 2024 also attended by OPW, Sisk and CET members.

In January of this year, a site visit was hosted for local elected representatives. More recently in April, the CET lead participated in a meeting, convened by the Local Authority, with key stakeholders in the development to discuss good co-operation on service delivery. Further engagement will take place with community stakeholders to appraise them of timelines in advance of residents taking up accommodation. In addition, it is also planned to request the Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) to support engagement and integration with local community stakeholders and agencies.

The costs of the Rapid Build Programme have developed in real time, with increases reflecting challenges that have presented in

the urgency of the project itself, and the wider economic and supply chain environment. In addition, many of the sites required significant remedial work to make them ready for housing development or were smaller than initially envisaged and therefore didn’t deliver anticipated economies of scale.

It is estimated that the final project cost will be in the region of €285.3m; definitive costs cannot be provided at this time as works are ongoing.

This equates to an average projected cost of the development and delivery of each unit across all sites of €436K. This includes the cost of the physical units, inclusive of supply, delivery and provision of loose electrical and household items. It should be noted that this figure also includes average site development and utility connection costs which amount to approximately €271K per unit. The units are 45m² (484sqft).

While the cost of the Programme has been significant, the cost comparison of rapid build homes to house 2,640 people when compared with providing commercial accommodation for the same number are favourable, and it is estimated that it will take just five years to deliver significant savings to the State.

In addition, as the units have a 60-year lifespan, their future use is central to the Programme. Each of the sites has been developed to be compliant with building regulations and the units are of suffi-

cient size to allow for alternative housing use. In addition, each site has roads, footpaths, street lighting and community facilities including a play area and green spaces, in line with Local Authority planning guidance. These design considerations at the outset ensure that the Rapid Build units have the potential for future use commensurate with their significant lifespan.

A multi-stakeholder process has commenced to determine the long-term strategy for the

sites, post the Temporary Protection Directive. This process commenced in March of this year with the formation of a working group chaired by officials from my Department and including representation from the OPW and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Facilitated by the County and City Management Association (CCMA), members of the working group met with the Directors of Service for Housing and Planning, or their nominees, at each

of the ten Local Authorities in late April to appraise them of the intention of securing an alternative future use for the units post temporary protection. Further to this meeting, individual discussions with each Local Authority regarding potential future uses have commenced and considerations are at an early stage. When options are further developed local elected representatives will be informed of the potential future plans under consideration.

Martin Quinn presented with honorary membership of Cedars Award

An architect’s impression of the type of Modular Homes, such as the ones on the Heywood Road in Clonmel, provided by the Government for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The 2025 Cedar Awards took place at Kilkenny’s Pembroke Hotel, on Sunday, 1st June. The Cedar Awards are a tradition created by the Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation to honour remarkable personalities of the Lebanese

Community, and further cultural achievers, who impacted on the promulgation of Lebanese heritage or the promotion of Lebanon.

This year’s honourees were linguist Fadi Bou Karam, retired Lieutenant General Jim Sreenan,

Dr. Piaras MacEinri, and Professor Habib Chamoun Nicholas.

A cedar tree will be planted in Mount Lebanon in their honour.

Professor Habib Chamoun Nicholas was in Tipperary on Friday, 30th May, where he spoke

at Tipperary Town Library about the ancient Phoenician method of transcendental negotiation. Honorary Memberships at the Cedar Awards were granted to Mr. Martin Quinn and Mr. Paddy Holohan.

The Cedar Award nominees with Christine Coman and Guy Jones of the Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation.

Martin Quinn, receiving an Honorary Membership presentation from Guy Jones, President of the Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation at the Cedar Awards in Kilkenny.

FARMING IN FOCUS TIPPERARY

Strong market returns critical for future of sheep sector – IFA

IFA Sheep Chair Adrian Gallagher said sheep processing factories have to stand a lot stronger in the marketplace to return higher prices to sheep farmers.

He said the sector lost a further 94,000 breeding ewes in the past year and we are now down at numbers not seen since 2014.

Adrian Gallagher said throughput in factories dropped by over 370,000 head in 2024 and is currently back over 160,000 on last year, this level of decline in sector output has serious consequences for servicing high end customers for our sheep meat.

He said factories can and must do more on lamb, hogget and ewe prices, the current cuts are not acceptable and could do serious damage to the longterm viability of the sector, these must be reversed.

The IFA Sheep Chair said the trade in the UK for old season and new season lamb has improved over

the past week with prices rising by almost 7 c/kg for hoggets and up to 37c/kg for lambs, prices in France remain strong and are well over €10/kg.

Adrian Gallagher said sheep factories here must start reflecting this reality in prices offered to sheep farmers and reverse the recent cuts they have implemented.

He said the sector is a critical stage and its longterm viability and sustainability is very much dependant on the willingness and capacity of factories to maximise returns to farmers.

Adrian Gallagher said Bord Bia also have a key role to play in ensuring our product based on the standards implemented on our farms differentiated for customers in the UK and EU markets to push back on the impact cheaper southern hemisphere imports is having in these markets.

Weekly Cattle Prices

Prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA members on week of 11th June, 2025. Prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA Members.

Factories paying up to 20c/kg above quotes. Steer base €7.30/7.50/ kg. Heifer base €7.40/7.60/kg. Young Bulls R/U €7.50/7.70/kg. Higher prices for larger and specialised lots. Cows €6.50/€7.30/kg. In-spec bonus 20c/kg for under 30 months and 8c/kg for 30 to 36 months. 12c/kg bonus for under 30 month steers and heifers grading O- and those with a fat class of 4+ that meet all other in spec criteria.

Factories’ beef price cuts a shortsighted approach - IFA

factories need to take a longer-term view on beef prices and reverse the recent price cuts they are attempting.

He said supplies of finished cattle are extremely tight with numbers, based on Bord Bia projections and the strong live export trade, expected to be down almost 100,000 cattle for processing between now and year end.

Declan Hanrahan said beef production is also down in our key markets, the UK and the EU, and this supply demand balance must be utilised to benefit Irish and EU beef producers.

Despite talking down the trade factories are very concerned about supplies for the coming weeks and months and are actively ringing around farmers in attempts to secure cattle for this period.

The IFA Livestock Chair said the UK and EU markets are the most important outlets for our beef and the biggest threat to Irish beef farmers and long-term viable beef prices is trade deals that give

Pig Market Report

There was no change in Irish pig prices last Friday with producers reporting an average price of circa €2.28/kg for pigs sold in ROI. There are pig farmers reporting up to 4c/kg above the average, with growing demand for ROI born and reared pigs.

The EU average price for week 22 for grade E carcass was 212c/ kg excluding vat. This is 1% higher than the previous week and is representative of an 3.3% increase on last month’s prices but is -4% behind prices for the same month last year.

Wheat on Euronext is back near €200/t, with strong competition and a firm euro limiting gains. Corn and soybeans in the U.S. are in good shape, keeping prices under pressure. Soybean planting is ahead of schedule.

Rapeseed neared €490/t again, supported by lower crop outlooks in Ukraine. Weather is stable for now, but worth watching. Trade tensions may add some uncertainty.

The weekly throughput for week ending 8th June was 54,141 of which 1,294 were sows.

access to these markets to cheaper beef.

He said the UK are doing bilateral deals that gives more access for beef to their markets, the EU are in the process of trying to conclude the Mercosur trade deal with indications that discussions with Australia could be recommencing.

UNDERMINING PRICES

Declan Hanrahan said any additional access for cheap beef to these markets would only serve to undermine our prices; it is vital our Government stand firm in rejecting any deals that provides more access to the Eu market for beef.

He said beef prices in reality have only reached levels that reflect the actual production costs on farms and that reflect the quality of product we produce, and it

is vital for the long-term viability and sustainability of suckler and beef farmers that they are retained.

“To deliver long term viable prices to suckler and beef farmers factories, Bord Bia and our Government have key roles to play, factories can and must stand firm in the market place, beef supplies are tight, demand is strong and they must maximise the opportunity that exists to return higher beef prices to farmers supported by Bord Bia highlighting the standards our beef is produced to,” Declan Hanrahan said. The Government must ensure the vital EU market for Irish beef is not undermined by allowing additional access for cheaper produce in trade deals that all too often trade off farmers for big industry.

Potato Market Report

Consumption remains largely unchanged this week and stores are slow to empty as a result. After the recent rain and following a warm May, growth rates in crops are good at the moment. Many early planted crops are already meeting in the rows so they are well ahead of last year. More Queens are coming onto the market. It is reported that Premiere and Home Guard have cleared well. Demand is good so far and prices are holding.

In the U.K. trade is slow, except for the very best lines, which continue to move well. Trade is not easy and buyers are often only “buying to order”. New crop trade is making a slow start. In terms of chipping varieties, it is reported that some prices are under pressure but some buyers who have been looking for cheaper options have returned to quality branded lines. Top class samples have generally held their value on repeat.

IFA Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan said

FETHARD NEWS

Information required on William Byrne’s Apothecary Shop in Fethard

I am doing family genealogical research that leads me to write to you for any information or suggestions you may offer regarding my ancestor, William Archer Byrne. William was an apothecary on Main Street, Fethard, in the 1840s. He and his family left Fethard in 1847, during the Famine. Prior to their emigration to New York, William directed the Fethard Fever Hospital, in addition to having his apothecary shop. His name is listed on Fethard website in the document entitled ‘Business in Fethard 1846’.

My ancestor of primary interest is William A. Byrne, born the eldest child of William Archer Byrne and Ellen Byrne (born Lee), in Fethard, County Tipperary in 1841. I do not have the exact date of William’s birth, unfortunately. William was christened, according to my research, in Fethard on January 10, 1842. His father and mother were also born and raised in Fethard and christened in a Catholic church/chapel (William Archer Byrne was born in 1814 and christened on November 11, 1812).

I do not have the information for Ellen Lee Byrne, unfortunately. William Archer and Ellen were married in Fethard in 1840, according to my research. William A. Byrne (by the name likely a Jr.) had three younger siblings, also born and christened in Fethard: Eliza Byrne (born 1843 and christened April 15, 1843), Alicia Byrne (also known as Alice, born 1844, no christening date), and John Johnson Byrne (born 1846).

Although not pertinent to his life in Tipperary, but for your possible interest, William fought and died (July 21, 1863) on the Union/ Northern side at the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War (1861-65), and is buried in the National Military Cemetery at Gettysburg which was dedicated in 1864 by US President Abraham Lincoln. William was shot in the thigh on the second day of the battle and lingered and died in a military field hospital thereafter, only 21 years of age. Given the medical practice of the time, William’s leg was likely amputated to prevent sepsis, so the chances for his survival would have been very grim indeed. William is one of many brave Irish soldiers who gave their young lives to the Union cause in the American Civil War.

I would be most appreciative for any information and assistance you may be able to provide or direct me in locating any surviving, available information on my ancestor and/or his family. Please feel free to email or correspond with me at my home address. With very best regards and thanks in advance. Robert W. Byrne, 1360 Jones Street, Apt. 802, San Francisco, CA 94109. USA. Email: rwbyrne@ gmail.com

Painting with nature: Exploring native Irish grasslands through botanical art

Join ecologist and botanical artist, Mieke Muyllaert at Knockelly Castle for a guided meadow walk and painting workshop. This one-day course is aimed at those who would like to gain a better understanding of Irish native grassland habitats and their conservation management. Using a ‘learning to look’ approach combining ecology and art, participants can learn or improve basic plant identification skills in the old limestone meadows surrounding the castle and take a deep dive into a chosen plant in an introduction to botanical art. No previous experience of botany or art is necessary.

Tickets cost €120 that includes morning tea / coffee, lunch and all relevant materials.

Booking essential – at knockellycastle.eco or for further information contact us by email: knockellycastle@gmail.com

by Joe Kenny

‘Cash for Clobber’ fundraiser

Holy Trinity National School Parents Association are holding a cash for clothes collection fundraiser which closes on Thursday June 26. We ask all families to please support us by donating unwanted clothing as listed below, which can be dropped off at the school. Alternatively, please contact 087 6918183 to arrange a suitable time. Accepted items are: clothing, including uniforms, paired shoes, belts, scarves, ties, hats, bags, handbags, school bags, sports bags, soft toys, bed linen and curtains (bagged separately).

Unacceptable items are: No Bric a Brac (toys or books), No dirty/ wet clothing, No mats/carpets, No single shoes, No pillows/duvets, No cut-off materials, No cushions, No towels, No blankets. Please place your items for recycling in a black bag.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, June 22, 2025, to the music of, ‘Chris Dallat’. 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.

Corpus Christi Procession

The Corpus Christi Procession will take place on Sunday, June 22. Instead of the usual time we are going to have the procession after the 11am mass. The procession will go from the Parish church to the Abbey as usual and will finish there with Benediction. This may result in a slight delay to the start of the midday mass.

Parish Church Lotto Draw

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The numbers drawn were 6, 11, 15, and 20. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Mary O’Mahoney. Next week’s Jackpot for Thursday, June 19, 2025, will be €5,000.

GAA Sports Development Lotto

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for June 10, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 1, 4, 18 and 31. We had no Jackpot winner. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, when the jackpot is €30,000. The committee of Fethard GAA / Sports Centre Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters near and far who participate in our weekly Lotto.

Graveyard Masses

The following are the dates for this year’s Graveyard Masses in June. All are at 7.30pm.

Kiltinan Graveyard on Friday, June 20 at 7.30pm; Presentation Convent on Friday, June 27 at 7.30pm.

RECENT DEATH

The death has occurred on Sunday, June 8, 2025, of William ‘Bill’ McEvoy, Raheny, Dublin, and formerly Fethard, peacefully, at his residence. Bill, late of Aer Lingus, will be sadly missed by his loving family, carers, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Prayer Service took place at Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, Dublin, on Saturday, June 14, followed by removal to the Augustinian Abbey, Fethard, for Mass, and interment afterwards at Calvary Cemetery, Fethard.

The late Billy McEvoy, Dublin, and formerly of Fethard

Knockelly Castle

Sam Walsh and Fionn O’Meara photographed with their U14 medals won at the recent Fethard & Killusty Community Games Area Athletics held at Fethard Town Park

Kate Gaule and Anna O’Sullivan pictured with their U14 medals won at the recent Fethard & Killusty Community Games Area Athletics held at Fethard Town Park

News from the Community

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LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

The weekly lotto draw took place on Monday, 9th June. The numbers drawn were 6, 10, 13, 18. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €5,000.

Three ‘Match 3’ winners each received €50, congratulations to Bridget Hennessy, Seamus Maher and The Egan Family.

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

SPLIT THE POT

The split the pot draw took place on Wednesday, 11th June . Paddy Maher was the lucky winner of €160.

For your chance to split the pot

next week, envelopes can be purchased in all local businesses for only €2.

U14 COUNTY CAMOGIE

Congratulations to Grace Dunne (captain) and Siún McNamara who both won U14 county camogie development finals last weekend with their respective county squads, both teams beating Cork in the finals. Well done Grace and Siún

VICE CAPTAIN DYLAN

Congratulations to Dylan Quirke who represented Mullinahone FC and TSS&DL in the Kennedy Cup last week in the University of Limerick. A fantastic achievement for Dylan represent-

Clogheen PJ English

A CUPPA FOR ARCHIE

There will be a coffee morning this Saturday, 21st June, in St. Paul’s Community Centre from 10 until 2. There will be a raffle on the day with lots of amazing prizes. All funds raised will go to Archie English and family to help support them during this challenging time. 4 year old Archie is currently undergoing treatment for Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

Siúl Eile will be hosting a walk to coincide with the coffee morning. Everyone is welcome to join them at 10am in St Paul’s Community Centre. They will do an 8km loop walk in Shanrahan Woods and then return to the hall to enjoy some tasty treats, a coffee, and a chat.

MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN PROGRAM:

Siúl Eile are starting an 8-week men’s walking program on this

Friday, 20th June. The first walk of the program will begin at Kilballyboy Wood/Picnic Site at 7pm for a 5km Bay Lough Loop Walk. You can register for this on www. siuleile.com/register.

FR SHEEHY’S GAA CLUB

South Intermediate Football Quarter-Final: Fr Sheehy’s 1-7

Clonmel Commercials 3-15

U13B Hurling : Fr Sheehy’s 1-5

Ballylooby Castlegrace 0-10

FR SHEEHY’S GAA LOTTO

Lotto result 8, 14, 20, 22.

There was no jackpot winner, and there were four match 3’s win ners of €38 each: Amanda Fitzgerald Online

Jackie Daly c/o XL Tuts Kenneally c/o Mgt English Alice O’Brien Clogheen

Next week’s jackpot will be €7,050 in Halley,s Bar, Clogheen. Thanks for your continued support.

ing his club and family. Well done, Dylan.

CHANGE OF DOCTOR’S

PHONE NUMBER

Dr Gilman’s phone number has recently changed, please note his new number is 052 9153684.

MULLINAHONE VILLAGE

TIDY TOWNS

As the committee start to get ready for adjudication in the coming weeks, it’s all hands-on deck! All help would be greatly appreciated this Thursday and any Thursday evening if you have an hour to spare, to help with weeding, planting etc. They meet every Thursday evening in the church car park at 7pm.

Emly

EMLY GAA CLUB HOLDING

5K AND 10K ROAD RACES

Emly GAA Club would be very grateful if you would advertise an upcoming Fundraiser we are holding. Details are as follows:Emly GAA Club are holding a 5k and 10k Road Run on Sunday morning 22nd June at 9.30am commencing from our GAA Grounds. There are prizes in both categories, which prizes will be presented in the GAA field following the race where refreshments, music and a raffle will take place. Registration for the event can be done by going to Emly GAA Run on Eventbrite or on the morning. All proceeds from this run are going to the build of a wheelchair accessible toilet.

If you need to clarify anything with me I can be contacted on 086-8828121.

ST PATRICK’S GAA CLUB

LOTTO

GAA Lotto results from Tuesday, 3rd June. Numbers Drawn were 3, 13, 29, 30. No outright jackpot winner.

One ‘Match 3’ winner was Siobhán Hogan who won €100. Congrats.

Second Chance Lotto for €1,000. Numbers drawn were 2, 14, 20, 26. No winners.

Next draw will be on Tuesday July 1 for a jackpot of €15,600.

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

LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB

TABLE QUIZ

We are hosting a table quiz night on Saturday, 28th June in Cloneen Sports and Social Hall. Starts at 7.30pm and tables are €20 ahead.

This is in aid of getting the recent Féile winners to Munster Finals in Tralee.

We would be very grateful if you could support this venture

UNDER 11 FOOTBALL MICK HOGAN CUP

On Sunday week last our under 11 footballers took part in the Mick Hogan tournament in Killenaule with games played against Durlas Óg, Killenaule, Fethard A and Fethard B.

Our boys put on some great performances.

The following players were in action: Tiernan McMahon, Dylan Noonan, Noah Strappe, Charlie

Hayden, Daniel Cullinane, Donncha Clancy, Jake Hayden, Seán Ryan, Evan Hackett, Kieran Casey, Ollie McCormack, Jim O’Neil, Dylan StJohn, James Murphy. Unavailable on the day were Shay McCormack, James Mulcahy and Ross Noonan.

Well done to all our boys.

SOUTH TIPPERARY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Our Junior B Footballers played Carrick Davins in their second game of the Championship last Wednesday evening. Unfortunately we went down by four points on a scoreline of 3-15 to 2-14.

Next up for our Junior B Footballers is Ardfinnan this Wednesday, 18th June in Marlfield at 8 o’clock.

Our Junior A Footballers took on Ballylooby last Sunday in the 3rd Round of the Championship. They won by nine points, 2-15 to 1-9. We play Killenaule in final group game this Friday, 20th June in Ballingarry at 8.

Congratulations to Junior player John Moroney who got married to Cloneen girl Sharon Keane last Friday.

SOUTH TIPP JUNIOR A FOOTBALL FIXTURE

Friday, 20th June in O’Sullivan Park Ballingarry at 8 pm, St. Patrick’s V Killenaule.

SOUTH TIPP JUNIOR B FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Wednesday, 18th June in Marlfield at 8. pm, St. Patrick’s V Ardfinnan

Wed June 25 in Monroe at 8.00

St. Patricks V Clonmel Óg

SOUTH TIPP JUNIOR A HURLING FIXTURES

Fri June 27 in Davin Park Carrick on Suir at 7.30 St. Patricks V St. Marys

SOUTH TIPP JUNIOR B HURLING FIXTURES

Sun June 29 in O’Sullivan Park Ballingarry at 12.00 St. Patricks V Mullinahone

U3 HURLING FIXTURES

Mon June 30 in Anner Park Cloneen at 6.45 St. Patricks V St. Marys

Mon July 7 in Ballyporeen at 6.45 Skeheenarinky V St. Patricks

Mon July 21 in Grangemockler at 6.45 Grangemockler-Ballyneale V St. Patricks U15 HURLING FIXTURES

Fri June 20 in Ballylooby at 7.30

Ballylooby-Castlegrace V St. Patricks

Amended Under 17 Hurling Fixtures

Mon June 30 in Clonmel Sportsfield at 7.00 St. Marys V St. Patricks

Mon July 14 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00

LOCAL LEGANDS

What a fabulous chat over two days on Tipp Mid West Radio with Catherine Fogarty.

Two wonderful ladies from our parish regaled listeners with stories and laughter, Essie O’Connell from Golden Hills, and Mary Crosse from Thomastown, both aged 95 years.

Their chats were all about Thomastown and our parish and life in years gone by.

Both ladies unveiled the Heritage Sign in Thomastown, on 6th May.

It was a privilege to listen to their stories from days long ago.

Huge well done to Essie and Mary, definitely two parish treasures.

KAYAKING

Golden Kayaking & Michael Lonergan hosted the Ryan Family, Mantlehill especially for Larry Ryan for Father’s Day. What a lovely way to celebrate Father’s Day. Well done Larry!

WEST FINAL

Well done to our intermediate footballers and mentors on a great win last weekend. (See match report elsewhere in this edition0. Golden/Kilfeacle are now through to the West intermediate football final this coming Friday night. Support would be greatly appreciated

GAA CLUB LOTTO

There was no outright winner of the latest Golden/Kilfeacle GAA Club lotto jackpot

Next week’s jackpot now stands at €7,700.

Ticket just €2 are available locally and online.

BINGO

The local GAA Club’s bingo continues every Thursday night at 8 o’clock in the GAA Complex in Golden.

Your continuous support is very much appreciated WALKWAY

The GAA Club’s walking/running track is open seven days a week

A lovely way to get some fresh air and exercise with friends

Walk alone,,walk with your dog, walk with friends, our track is located in our gaa grounds Golden.

St. Vincent De Paul, opening hours are Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon, and Thursday 2 to 4pm.

Well done to Jesse and Rocco

GAA CLUB NEWS

Ballylooby:Castlegrace

Development Lotto: Draw on 10/6/25: No jackpot winner, lucky numbers drawn: 12, 18, 24 and 26

Two match three’s Caitlín Russell and Aisling O’Donnell, next weeks jackpot €4,800.

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

BALLYLOOBY COMMUNITY

COUNCIL

Ballylooby Community Council are seeking volunteers to help strim the grass in Tubrid grave-

Congratulations to Cappawhite

School on winning the

yard on this evening, Wednesday, 18th June at 7.30pm and in Ballydrennan graveyard on Thursday 25th June at 7 30pm.

TINY TOTS

Tiny-tots Preschool School Ballylooby now taking bookings for September 2025 for children 3 years and over ECCE approved. Contact. Majella Morrissey 086 8835974.

SYMPATHY

The death occurred of Áine O’Brien, Rehill, Ballylooby. We extend our sympathy to: Pat and Breda O’Brien, her sister Marie & brother-in-law Derek & family, relatives, friends & neighbours. Áine was laid to rest in Burncourt

Cemetery after her requiem mass in nearby Our Lady of Assumption Church on 10th June.

Sympathy is also extended to the Clancy and O’Sullivan families on the unexpected passing of Siobhain Clancy (nee Sullivan) Kilbehenny, who passed away last week.

We extend our sympathy to the family and relatives of Mary O’Donoghue, Glenacunna, Ballyporeen who passed away last week. Mary’s funeral mass took place in the Church of the Assumption Ballyporeen followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery on 14th June. May they rest in peace.

Nicholas Moroney

Sinead Moore

John McGrath

OZANAM HOUSE

KENNEDY CUP

Julian who were part of the TSSDL squad playing in the Kennedy Cup tournament in UL last week. CAPPA NS

National

Cumann na mBunscol Tipperary County Final in Thurles recently. Huge credit to the staff and schoolchildren for all the great work taking place in the primary school.

News from the Community

Ballingarry

EUROPEAN MASTERS GOLD

Matt Alexander, formerly a stalwart of the Grange Walks Maintenance Team until his retirement a couple of years ago, hasn’t been sitting by the fire with his feet up. Instead he’s been putting those feet through their paces in his long term hobby of athletics.

Last week Matt (and his wife and fellow runner Esme) went to Sicily to represent Ireland in an international mountain race. Matt actually won the European Masters Mountain Running Championships Vertical 5Km over-70s race!

The race started at 6,500 ft above sea level and finished at 10,000 feet near the summit of Mt Etna, beating athletes from Italy, Spain, France and Sweden. That included beating the current World Champion from Italy.

BOOK LAUNCH

Congratulations to MaryAnne Maher, Ballintaggart, Ballingarry, on her book launch with Larry Scallan. The book is on the men from the Royal Irish Regiment who were entitled to the 1914 ‘Mons’ Star medal. It has been a five-year project, researching the names, addresses, ages, service details, deaths, discharge details, POW details, etc. of 1,928 men. This is a great achievement.

ANNIVERSARIES

Saturday, 14th June, Kitty Purcell, Grawn; Tommy Grawn, Harleypark; Hannah Butler, Bouleskeale; Jmes Mulhall, Garrynagree; Michael Mulhall, Callan; Nonie Hayes, Lower Ballingarry; Danny Hanrahan, Glengall.

Sunday, 15th June, Philomena Dunne, Dublin Hill; Tom Butler (Jnr), Williamstown.

Saturday, 21st June, Denis and Imelda Cleary, Gragagh; Sarah Pollard, Williamstown; William and Bridie Cahill and deceased family, Lickfin; Kathleen and John Prout, Ballyphilip; Tommy and George Prout, Ballyphilip; Martin Marnell, Ballintaggart; Chevonne

Webster, The Commons; Tommy Marnell, Ballintaggart; James Tobin, Grawn; Christy and Mary Kelly (nee Prout).

Sunday, 22nd June, Joe Hanrahan (Jnr), Church View, Ballingarry; Joseph Barry, Kyle; Alice and Tom Stapleton, Curraheenduff.

GRAVEYARD MASSES

St Joseph’s Cemetery: Rosary on Wednesday, 9th July at 6:30pm; Old Church Graveyard: 7pm on Wednesday, 9th July; Church Grounds & Sacred Heart cemetery on Friday, 11th July at 7pm.

SYMPATHY

We extend our sincere sympathy to the Lawlor family on the death of Michael Lawlor, The Commons, on 9th June, who died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by family. Michael is predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Margaret and is deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Mary, children Edel, Jimmy, Philip. Noreen, Michelle, Jason, Michael, Kelvin, and Amy, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrived at the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, on Thursday morning for Funeral Mass, followed by burial in adjoining Sacred Heart Cemetery.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé”.

BALLINGARRY G.A.A. & CAMOGIE CLUB

GAA Lotto No’s: 12-17-25-26. No Winner: €40 to: Michael and Bernie Fitzgerald, Curraheenduff; James Burke, 22 Mount Finn, Urlingford; Carmel McGrath, The Park; Michael O’Connell; Annette Venter.

A further draw was held on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 for €4,600. Full results will appear in next week’s edition.

Congratulations to Catriona Geeves, Ballingarry, who has won the 50/50 Jackpot of €1,800. TIDY TOWNS BALLINGARRY

Many houses have recently been painted, while others only needed power-washing for this year’s Tidy Towns. Thank you to all those who are making great efforts to keep the front of their houses tidy and clean.

Great to see houses being power-washed and freshly painted. Thanks to residents for helping Ballingarry Tidy Towns. We need everyone to play their part!

To those who intend to paint their street frontage, we ask them to do so straight away as the Tidy Towns Judges will be visiting us any time from now on. They do not announce their arrival.

Thanks to David Walsh for the great job done power-washing all our directional signs in the Village and on approach roads!

Thanks to Jimmy Maher, Sean O’Brien and Liam Croke for repairing fence, replacing its broken parts and painting the fence. This fence, from the GAA pitch to Martin’s Hanrahan’s yard, was battered and vandalised over the past 12 months.

BALLINGARRY ALBION F.C:

Our U/9s were in action on Sunday morning and didn’t let the rain dampen their spirits as they played some great soccer vs Mullinahone, SC&KU and Clerihan.

Last Sunday week our U/8s played a blitz in Cashel. On Saturday morning our U/13s were defeated by Clonmel Town after another valiant effort as the team continues to improve.

On Friday our U/11s were beaten by Clerihan, while also on Friday our U/16s team continued their chase for the league title with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Mullinahone in what was a great game.

Our U/16s are in action again on Wednesday vs Cashel and training continues for all teams this week. Well done on all the work being put in by the club for the young people of the area. New players always welcome.

Sologhead

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW

The €2,700 Jackpot on offer on Monday night, June 9, again failed to produce an outright winner whil.

The following took the runners-up prizes, €50 to Michael O’Brien Oola, €25 each to Jo Dodd Oola, Jason Lonergan Dublin, MJ and Lavina Junction Bar and Samantha Danaher Tipp Town.

The seller’s prize went to T. Fitzgerald.

The jackpot increased to €2,800 for last Monday night’ Draw.

SYMPATHY

This week we send our deepest sympathy to mother Maeve and his brother Sean on the passing of Michael Hogan RIP of Sologheadbeg Donohil who was laid to rest last Saturday following Requiem Mass in St. Nicholas Church in Sologhead.

Pre deceased by his father Bobby, his sister Carmel and brother Robert, he will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Maeve, brother Sean, aunts Lily and Rita, uncle Gerard, sister-in-law Michelle, nephews Robert and Noaha, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. Burial took place in St. Michaels Cemetery Tipperary. We also sympathise with family relations and friends of the late Joan O’Callaghan RIP of Sologheadbeg and Dublin who was laid to rest last Wednesday, June 18, following requiem mass in St. Nicholas Church Sologhead.

Pre-deceased by her sister Mary and brother Willie, Joan who spent many yeas as a producer with RTE Sports, will be sadly missed by her sister Kay (Walsh), nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, brothers-in-law,

Kilsheelan/Kilcash

Our Intermediate hurlers had a very good run out in challenge against St. Mary’s on Sunday morning last with a chance to blood some of our up and coming young stars.

Our Junior footballers play Clonmel Commercials this evening, Wednesday, 18th June in Ned Hall Park, Clonmel at 8pm. KILSHEELAN UNITED/ SLIEVENAMON CELTIC

Our U19s travelled to Mullinahone FC on Sunday 15th last and had a great mornings football on display.

The U11s travelled to Clerihan on Tuesday 10th and gave a great performance on a lovely sunny evening in Clerihan community park.

TSDL U13s boys Championship: Peake Villa FC 3-1 Slievenamon Celtic FC

TSDL U15s Championship: Slievenamon Celtic 3-5 Moyglass

United FC. 50/50 DRAW

This week’s winner was James Kehoe winning himself a tidy €241, well done James.

Our next draw is Wednesday, 25th June, don’t forget to play for a guaranteed Jackpot next week.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Our active Retirement Group spent an very enjoyable few days in Donegal in the past week travelling to Banbas Crown in Malin Head, Ballybofey, Derry and Letterkenny, well done to Micheal and Breda for excellent organisation and also McGinley Coach Travel who were top class.

SYMPATHY

Condolences to the Arrigan family on the recent passing of Fr. Walter Canon Harris former parish priest of Blanchardstown and Kilmore West, he also served in Dundrum, Arklow, Drumcondra, Ballyboughal and Donnycarney.

Walter went to Kilsheelan Na-

Holycross/Ballycahill

SUMMER SOLSTICE

COMMUNITY ALERT

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

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bingo Bingo every Tuesday Night at 8pm Sharp Cards Progressive 45 Drive Thursday Nights at 8pm Sharp all welcome.

Results from 12th June: 1st prize, Larry Ryan & Mixie O’Dwyer, 2nd prize, Pat Jones & Ger Conway, Dinny Morressey & Ger Beary, Table Prizes, Eddie McConnell & Tony Breheny, Philip Grant & Kay Walsh

OOLA YOUTH CLUB 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 Quinlan, at oolayouthclub@yahoo.com. or WhatsApp 085 8762908

OOLA COMMUNITY

COUNCIL NEWS TFI LOCAL LINK BUS Oola to Tipperary

Why not hop on TFI Local Link Tipperarys DRT(door-todoor) service from Oola & Solo-

head area to Tipp town Tuesdays & Thursdays? Areas covered are Cullen, Ballinard, Oola, Solohead, Monard, Limerick Junction, Sarsfileds, Soloheadbeg & Donohill. Call us in the office on 0526166140 and we will be happy to chat.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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

Celebration of the Summer Solstice will take place this Friday 20th June in Cabragh Wetlands at 8.30pm. Come and join us for an immersive evening of music, song, drumming, mythology, folklore, botany, story, poetry and chat, followed by a cupán tae. This event is free and all are welcome.

DECOUPAGE CLASS

With Trina Ryan at the Dormitory in Holycross Abbey this Saturday 21st June from 2 to 4pm. Tea & Coffee served. Cost: €15pay on the day - no booking necessary.

other relatives and Joans many friends

Burial took place in St Nicholas Church adjoining cemetery. ST NICHOLAS AFC

The winner of their recent 50/50 fundraiser and €225 on was Mark Gleeson. The free Christmas draw entry went to Aaron and Evan O’Brien.

SOLOGHEAD GAA

Sologhead got their West Junior Football Championship underway last Sunday morning but had to settle for the runners-up spot as the Kickhams emerged winners with an eight point margin, 1-14 to 1-6.

Next up for Sologhead is the first round of the West Junior B Hurling Championship on Sunday June 29, with another engagement with the Kickhams. Throw in will be 12 noon in Sologhead.

Decoupage is the art of decorating objects by using fancy napkins and sealing with layers of glue\varnish. This is a Beginners Class suitable for all age groups. Bring something old or unloved: a box, vase, glass jars, flowerpots and plant holders, trays or frames and transform it into something beautiful and cherished.

HOLYCROSS VILLAGE MARKET

A great day of traditional music, kindness and community spirit was had on Saturday, 7th June at our market in aid of Holycross Tidy Villages.

tional School and never forgot his ties with the parish and tutored many players who were studying in Dublin, he was also a keen Tipperary supporter all his life . Renowned GAA commentator Micheāl Ó Muircheartaigh mentioned in his memoir that on an All-Ireland Sunday he would always go to Walter’s Mass as it would be quick. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilìs

KILSHEELAN KILCASH

CHURCH NOTES

Graveyard Masses and Blessing of the graves will take place on the following dates

This evening, Wednesday, 18th June at 7.30 - St. John the Baptist, Kilcash Thursday, 26th June at 7.30pmSt. Mary’s, Kilsheelan Friday, 15th August at 7.30pmOld Cemetery Kilsheelan Village. Collection all Masses for the upkeep of the graveyards.

Helen Ryan and Paddy Hayes were our raffle winners.

A huge thank you to all the musicians who played at the market. The market also said goodbye and thank you to Ger and Jackie who stepped back this year. Richie and Olivia are the new points of contact for the market on 089-4109309. Our next market is on Saturday, 28th June.

BALLYCAHILL WEEKDAY MASS

For the month of June every Thursday at 7pm. Eucharistic Adoration will take place from 6pm until Mass at 7pm.

Jimmy Maher

Oola

Donna Quinlan

GAA

Declan Geoghegan

Tommy Fitzgerald

News from the Community

and Evie Lawrence.

New Inn

CEMETERY MASSES

Remembering our loved ones

The annual Masses are as follows:

LAGGANSTOWN on Wednesday, 25th June celebrated by Fr Mattie McGrath, NEW INN on Wednesday, 2nd July, LOUGHKENT on Wednesday, 9th July, and KNOCKGRAFFON on Wednesday, 23rd July.

All these Masses are at 7.30pm, weather permitting, otherwise at the nearest Church. All are welcome.

LAGGANSTOWN GRAVEYARD

BICENTENARY MASS

Join us in celebrating 200 years of Lagganstown Graveyard on Wednesday next, 25th June, at 7:30pm. This special Mass commemorates the years 1825 - 2025, and we warmly welcome everyone to be part of this significant occasion.

Let’s come together to honour our history and community! Please note in case of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at Knockgraffon Church at 7:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD

KNOCKGRAFFON SCHOOL

Winners at the cards last Wednesday evening were Pat O’Rourke / Willie Crosse with 12 games and in joint second place were Martina Kelly / Jackie Moore and PJ Boland / Joe Murphy with 10 games each.

Table prizes to Martin Moloney / Jimmy Looby and Eddie Grant /

James Ryan. Well done all. We had over 10 tables which is great to see especially over the summer. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tea & refreshments.

SUMMER CUL CAMP

Rockwell Rovers Cul Camp will be held on the week of 11th to 15th August.

Booking is now open on the link here: https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ GOLF CLASSIC

Rockwell Rovers GAA Golf Classic in memory of Willie Flynn Snr will be held on Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12 in Cahir Park Golf Club.

If interested in entering a team, sponsoring a tee box, green, silver or gold sponsorship, you can contact Cormac on 087 3744965, Willie on 086 1239567, Alan on 0860822489, Adrian on 086 8599010 or any member of Rockwell Rovers, LGFA, Camogie Club. The club needs and appreciates your support!

CASHEL DAY CARE CENTRE

FUNDRAISING CONCERT

Date for your diary - On in Brú Ború Theatre, Cashel is on Thursday next, 26th June featuring Louise Morrissey and Des Wiloughby. Tickets are now on sale from the Day Care Centre on 062 63288 or Brú Ború on 062 61122 or from Geraldine on 086 8153275.

Tickets €25, doors open at 7.30pm, show at 8pm. MC is Jimmy O’Farrell, also raffle on the night.

Your support for this event would be greatly appreciated!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

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

Our support group provides a safe and welcoming space for you to meet and connect with people in similar circumstances. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Meetings will take place bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8.30pm.

For more info contact Pauline on 087 1374226 or email sothtipphospice@hotmail.com

ROCKWELL ROVERS LADIES

GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB

U14 MEDAL PRESENTATION

The medal presentation for the U14 team took place recently at the pitch in New Inn. We were delighted to award the U14 Football County Final winners medals to last year’s team, celebrating their remarkable victory in the final last September. Captains Maeve Cummins and Sarah O’Dwyer, along with their teammates, received their medals from Johnny B.

This group of girls demonstrated incredible determination, overcoming a six-point deficit at half-time to secure a thrilling onepoint victory against Cappawhite. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved, including coaches Colm Quinn, Dermot O’Brien, Margaret Burke, and Alma Quinn,. Additionally, recognition awards were presented to Julie Hennessy and Tadhg Mohally for their exceptional service to the club as they stepped down from their roles as Safeguarding Officer and PRO, respectively.

Bansha & Kilmoyler

Michael Barry

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS

GAA CLUB

Best wishes to our intermediate footballers who meet Golden Kilfeacle in the West Final in New Inn at 7.30pm on Friday evening.

On Sunday last in New Inn our junior B footballers defeated Rockwell Rovers by 2-11 to 1-11 in the first round of the West Championship.

The other teams in the group are Aherlow, Eire Og Anacarty, Golden Kilfeacle and Rosegreen, with the top four qualifying for the semi-finals.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €23,600.

Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Kathleen Moloney, Mags Gubbins, Brid Browne and The Kelly family.

Seller’s prize €20: Bansha Juvenile GAA Club.

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

A CUPPA FOR ARCHIE – A CUP FOR COURAGE

Four-year-old Archie English son of Mark and Rosie, Clogheen has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is currently undergoing treatment.

To help the family with the attendant day to day expenses A Cup for Archie - a Fundraising Coffee Morning will be held in St. Paul’s Community Centre this coming Saturday, 21st June 21 from 10am to 2pm.

Raffle tickets on sale on at the XL Shop and also on the day of the event.

Please support this community fundraiser for little Archie and his family.

DRAMA WORKSHOP

This is a call-out to Drama Groups and any adults interested in a Workshop hosted by Bernard Casey in Burncourt Community Hall on Saturday, 28th June from 4 to 5.30pm.

This is an opportunity to explore new acting techniques, new ways of expression and improvisation. Under the Comedian’s guidance there is sure to be a laugh along the way. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. €10 per person.

Contact Breeda 0876967661

A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER ON THE WAY

Fun- Friends-Food – Burncourt June 28. Bernard Casey, Comedi-

an with his “Cute Hoorism” Tour will take to the stage in Burncourt on Saturday, 28th June as part of BCC’s Summer Programme. Tickets at €27 must be booked in advance. Bring Your Own Bottle and Food will be available to buy on the night.

Bookings: 0872887615 and from Maureen Creed’s Shop. DATES FOR THE DIARY –JULY 26 & 27.

“As It Was at the Lodge” a reimagining of the Victorian era 1837-1901 as lived at Mountain Lodge, Glengarra.This will include a “Visit from a Viscountess” with the fashions, activities and etiquette of a Victorian Lady as that of the owners and sometime inhabitants Ladies Beatrice and Constance Butler. There will be a session on Food with the Preparation and Presentation of the fare and cuisine of the era.

The Leisure Time of the era will be addressed with Artistic Pursuits such as Plein Air. And creativity will be demonstrated with Willow Weaving and Floral Arranging using the Natural foliage of Glengarra Wood.

Details re: Booking next Week.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

- Warren Buffett

CEMETERY MASSES

The annual blessings of the graves will commence in July. All Masses begin at 7pm in the churches with Blessing of the Graves afterwards.

Tuesday, 1st July, Ardfinnan with Blessing of the Graves in St Finnans afterwards.

Wednesday, 2nd July, Newcastle

6pm Blessing of Graves New Mollough.

7pm Mass and blessing of graves in church graveyard.

8pm Blessing of the Graves in the Old Graveyard. Refreshments served in Community Hall after-

wards.

Monday, 7th July, Ballybacon. Refreshments served in the Sacristy afterwards.

Tuesday, 8th July, Grange Blessing of the Graves, followed by blessing in the New Cemetery. Refreshments served in the Hall afterwards.

Wednesday, 16th July, Fourmilewater. 6pm Blessing of Graves in Kilronan Cemetery. 7pm Mass and Blessing of Graves in Cemetery.

Refreshments served in Ballymacarbry Community Hall afterwards.

Sandra English

Miriam O’Shea

Pictured are the Rockwell Rovers Under 14 team at the conclusion of a successful season. Congratulations to everyone involved Back row from left: Colm Quinn, Alma Quinn, Margaret Burke, and Dermot O’Brien (coaches). Middle: Johnny B, Maeve Cummins (joint captain), Elizabeth Julian, Holly McNamara, Sadie O’Connor, Saoirse McGivern, Ciara O’Brien, Ella O’Gorman, Lilli Mai Ryan, Emily O’Connor, Sarah O’Dwyer (joint captain). Front: Brid Quinn, Caoimhe Burke, Clara Burke, Ella Gayson, Katie Mai McGonigle, Sarah Flynn, Ellen Hally, Lauren Lonergan,

News from the Community

Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton, Moycarkey

THE LATE LIZZY MAHER

The death occurred on Sunday, 1st June of Elizabeth (Lizzy) Maher (nee Halloran), Coolcroo, Two-Mile-Borris and formerly Lattin, Co. Tipperary, unexpectedly, in the wonderful care of the staff of Fennor Hill Care Facility.

Predeceased by her husband Edward (Neddy), brother Michael (Mickie), sisters Maureen (Kavanagh), Eileen (Maguire) and Patricia (Hanley).

Tina Marina’s Irish Greyhound Derby success in 1996 gave top breeder Lizzy her greatest-ever winner in a sport in which she had much success down the years.

She was one of Ireland’s best known breeders and was an authority on the breeding pedigree of greyhounds.

The Coolcroo woman Minnies breed is famous, having included such dogs as Spiral Nikita, Tina Marina’s litter brother. And Tina herself who was the dam of Marinas Tina, who won the Irish Oaks in both 2000 and 2001.

Tina Marina and Spiral Nikita were from a litter of six dogs. Remarkably the litter comrades finished first and third in the 1996 Derby at Shelbourne Park, Dublin, while both would establish themselves as superstars at stud after their racing careers on the track were over.

Another bitch of note was Minnies Sparkler (Phanton FlashSparkly Nikita) who was Brood Bitch of the Year in Britain in 1993 and 1994.

Lizzy’s family are a very sporting one, Lizzie herself was a camogie player in her youth playing for Tipperary in two All-Ireland finals. Her late husband Neddie was one of the founders of Coolcroo Athletic Club. The family are all

fanatical Manchester United fans.

Her remains were reposed at her son Dermot’s residence on Tuesday, 3rd June. Her funeral cortege arrived at St. James Church, Two-Mile-Borris on Wednesday morning for 11.30 am requiem Mass.

Burial took place in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply mourned by her daughter Ann, sons Martin and Dermot, grandchildren Ciaran, Diarmuid, Enya, Fionn, Aoibheann and Sean, son-in-law Richie (Whelan), daughter-in-law Nora, sister Joan (O’Donoghue, Lattin), nephews, nieces especially Sean and Eimear, brothers-in-law Michael (Maguire) and Pat (Hanley), relatives, neighbours, the Irish greyhound racing community and a wide circle of friends throughout the length and breadth of Ireland.

May she rest in peace.

RECENT DEATHS

Michael Wade, Collins Park, Thurles, (husband of Lily, nee Kelly, Coolcroo).

Margaret (Rita) Fanning (nee O’Connor), Ballydavid, Littleton.

CEMETERY MASSES

Moycarkey on Saturday next, 21st June at 6.30 pm.

Ballymoreen on Sunday next, 22nd June at 12 noon.

Old Cemetery Moycarkey on Saturday, 28th June at 6.30pm. Littleton on Sunday, 29th June at 12 noon.

Two-Mile-Borris on Sunday, 6th July at 10.30 am.

BISHOP MARTIN HAYES

A plaque to honour Bishop Martin Hayes (Bishop of Kilmore) appointment will be erected in the grounds of St. Kevin’s Church, Littleton on Sunday, 29th June after the 12 noon Mass. All are welcome to attend.

Templederry

WE REMEMBER THIS WEEK

Friday, 20th June in Curreeney Church at 7.30 pm, Kathleen and Denis O’Connell, Glenduff.

Saturday, 21st June in Templederry Church at 7 pm, Mary Carey, Dawsonsbog (1st Anniversary Mass).

Wednesday, 25th June in Templederry church at 7 pm, Margaret Kennedy, Clohinch.

GRAVEYARD MASSES

DATES FOR THE ANNUAL

GGRAVEYARD MASSES::

The following are the dates for Graveyard Masses. Killenaive on Sunday next, 22nd June at 10 am. Curreeney on Friday, 27th June at 7.30 pm.

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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

THE ROSARY

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

ANNUAL MASS

Ballynonty Garden of Remembrance Annual Mass will take place tomorrow Thursday, 19th June at 7pm.

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

In recognition of Dr Eilis & Pat Maher, Marie Egan and Mary Fogarty and their 30 years of dedicated service to the community, a celebration will be held in St Kieran’s Community hall, Johnstown on 5th July at 8.30pm.

All are welcome, young and old. Refreshment on the night and music by Sweet Freedom.

CEMETERY MASSES

The following dates has been set for the annual cemetery masses in the parish. All Mass times will be at 7.30pm. Tuesday 24th June, Glengoole Church graveyard, Thursday 26th June, Aglish cemetery, Tuesday 8th July, Ballinalackin cemetery, Thursday 10th July, Good Shepherd cemetery, Thursday 31st July, Fennor cemetery and Tuesday 12th August, Boulick cemetery.

PARISH FETE

Kilcooley Parish Fete will take place this Sunday 22nd June from 1pm in Kilcooley Church Grounds E41 YY97. Events on the day, dog show, bottle stall, cake stall, BBQ, games, plant stall, raffle and teas and coffees.

GORTNAHOE BINGO

Bingo will continue this Saturday evening at 4 pm with doors opening from 3 pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game.

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 contact this number 089 434910.

400 CLUB DRAW

The results for June are as follows 1st prize €200 Liam Norton, Clonora, 2nd prize €100 Tom Fitzgerald, Mellison. Other prize winners are George Webster, Knockinglass, Olivia & Joe MAher, Patricks Gate, Pagraig Mullins, Killenaule, Liz Mullaly, Grange, Teresa McMonagle, Glengoole, Nora Norton, Coole, Patricia Prout, Fennor & Mary Fennelly, Boulick. Promoters prize winner Jimmy Meighan.

SPLIT THE POT

Congratulations to Bryona Spellacy, who won €291 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 June Split the Pot will be in support of Gortnahoe Playschool. Draw each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.

RESULT

Junior Footballers were defeated by Aherlow in thep West Championship last Friday. FIXTURES

Junior Football: West Championship v Rose green this coming weekend.

JUNIOR HURLING

West Championship v Clonoulty\Rossmore in Clonoulty on weekend 28-29 June.

Underage teams in action in the coming week. Check with club Officers and team mentors for details.

Check Officers and local & social media outlets for other adult team fixtures.

SYMPATHY

The Eire Og club extends condolences to the family of Michael Hogan, Soloheadbeg, who played underage with Eire Og, and Freddie Bourke, Donohill who both died recently.

CUL CAMP 2025.

Kelloggs Cul Camp returns from 7th to 11th July, 2025.

Registration is now up and running and bookings should be made online. Any issues contact Conor on 087 2594651. EIRE OG LOTTO RESULTS: Lotto results for 10th June 2025. Jackpot: €3,000.

Numbers drawn were 2, 8, 22, 23. There were no winners. 2nd chance: €500. Numbers drawn were 13, 15, 29, 30.

There were no winners. 3rd chance: €250. Numbers drawn were 07, 10, 17, 22. There were no winners. Lucky Dip Winners: Rebecca O’Dea, Turraheen Lr. - €50.

Michael Cavanagh - €30. Martina Curry, Kilpatrick - €30. Breda Kingston (On-line) - €30. Mairead Ryan, Dundrum - €30.

Sellers’ Prize: 1 x €30. Fiona & Tom Ryan.

Please note: Masses in the graveyards are ‘weather permitting.’ If the weather proves inclement the Mass will take place, as usual, in the local Church.

PARISH OFFICE

Templederry Parish Office remains open every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 11 am to pm.

People may contact the office during these hours to book Masses etc., etc. Phone 0504-52988. 0876564933. Or you can email templederryparishoffice@gmail.com

TEMPLEDERRY GAA LOTTO

Last week’s draw was held in Michael Hogans Templederry and there was no outright winner of

the Jackpot. This weeks draw will be in Kennedys, Killeen, and the jackpot will be €2,600 ALONE

Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person?

Alone is seeking ‘volunteers’ in this Area. Full training and support provided. If interested go to the Alone website at www.alone.ie

For more information or contact Caroline on 086/0591399 or you can email caroline.bradley@ alone.ie.

If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer you please call 0818 222 024.

CONDOLENCES

Sincere condolences to the family, relatives, friends and neighbours of Jimmy Taylor, Moynetemple. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

TEMPLETUOHY COURSING LOTTO

Jackpot now stands at €2,900. Lucky dip winners last week were Liam Comerford, Johnstown, Sean O’Brien, C/O Caoimhe, Roisin Treacy, Castleiney, Sean Everard, Templetuohy.

MOYNE ATHLETIC CLUB

Munster success continued for the club last weekend as gold medals were won by Michael

Doyle (U15 2K Walk) and Alana Spillane (U18 3,000mts), silver by Doireann Quinlan (U13 2k Walk), Emma Delaney (U18 400mts), Faye Murphy (U14 Javelin), Isabelle Murphy (U15 Javelin), Alana Spillane (U18 1,500mts), Kate Delaney (U18 2K Steeplechase), bronze by Helen Renehan (U15 High Jump) and double bronze for Gerard Delaney (U15 High Jump and Javelin).

Well done to all athletes who competed.

Best of luck to those competing in the Munster B Track & Field Championships in Templemore on Saturday and the National U9-

13 Track

Field Championships

GAA,

The lucky dip winners last week were Murty Ryan, Joanne Bannon, Paul Kelly, Margaret Butler, Eva Maher, Mary Collins. Congratulations to Moyne NS camogie team on their victory and commiserations to Templetuohy NS camogie team on their loss at last week’s County Cumann na

Jimmy Dunne

Gerry Bowe

A flashback to 1996 and the night Tina Marina won the Irish Greyhound Derby in 1996 at Shelbourne Park, Dublin. The winner was bred by Lizzy Maher, Coolcroo, Two-Mile-Borris and formerly of Lattin, (pictured on right with red rosette), who died on Sunday, 1st June. Lizzy was doubly represented in that Derby final as the dog who finished third in the race was litter sister, Spiral Nikita.

Margaret Kennedy

Moyne/Templetuohy Eibhlis Purcell

&

in Tullamore on Sunday. Winner of Split the Bucket was Denis Maher. Thanks to all who support.

CAMOGIE, LGFA The lotto jackpot will be €8,900 this week.

mBunscol Camogie Finals.

Clonoulty win their first West JBHC league title - O’Keeffe goal turns tide

Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Final CLONOULTY/ROSSMORE 1-16 ARRAVALE ROVERS 0-13

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum

Clonoulty/Rossmore claimed their first Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League title when accounting for Arravale Rovers at Páirc Ciocaim, Dundrum on Friday evening last.

A Fiachra O’Keeffe goal five minutes before the interval would ultimately turn this game on its head as Clonoulty/Rossmore who had looked a bit vulnerable to this point would grow in confidence and take a firm grip on the game.

The opening 25 minutes or so was a fairly even affair on the scoreboard with rarely more than a point between the sides though it was a game that struggled to come to life. Arravale were ahead for the most of this period and look like the team most likely to win with Cormac Maher causing problems for the Clonoulty/Rossmore defence. Maher hit the first from play under two minutes into the game at the railway end. Maher again pointed another free after Cathal Ryan scored the first of his three points. Fiachra O’Keeffe drew the sides level with his first after eleven minutes from a place ball. Cathal Ryan added another just before the quarter mark as his side entered the second quarter three points to two ahead. Arravale looked to have settled after this reeling off three points in a row including two more from Cormac Maher but they

also left a number of chances behind them. Credit here has to go the Clonoulty/Rossmore defence who made things difficult for the Arravale attack. At the dressing room end they were struggling to make the sliotar stick and get into a rhythm.

With five to go in the half Evan Ryan had Arravale two up again. The game changed dramatically in the next attack. Fiachra O’Keeffe picked up a breaking ball unmarked and despite the advancing Ben Dudley he tucked it low into the net. Tadgh O’Connor levelled but Nicky Kearns had the last say of the half to give Clonoulty/Rossmore an interval lead of 1-5 to 0-7.

The goal appeared to give Clonoulty/Rossmore real confidence and their scorer in chief Fiachra O’Keeffe reeled off four points in a row in the first six and half minutes after the resumption including two from placed balls to Cormac Maher’s sole point which came 30 seconds into the half. In the tenth minute Danny O’Keeffe forced a great save from Ben Dudley in the Arravale goal. Maher and O’Keeffe continued to be the main scoring threats with a shootout developing between the two as they traded points. The lead staying between three and four points.

Heading into the final ten Paudie White and Cathal Ryan stretched that out to six. Arravale were struggling now to make any inroads and the expe-

rience of some of the Clonoulty/ Rossmore players told heading down the home stretch. When Finbar Ryan pointed in the 29th minute the eventual winners were seven up.

Arravale continued to try and take the fight but needed goals however they were denied at the expense of a 65. Ger Halligan had a late point for Arravale but it was to be Clonoulty/Rossmore’s evening.

Following the game West Board Chairman Andrew Fryday presented the Sean Breen Cup to Clonoulty/Rossmore captain Paudie White with John O’Shea representing the sponsors.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Clonoulty/Rossmore: Fiachra O’Keeffe (1-9, (0-5f)), Cathal Ryan (0-3), Nicky Kearns (0-1), Anthony Kearney (0-1), Paudie White (0-1f), Finbar Ryan (0-1)

Arravale Rovers: Cormac Maher (0-9, (0-5f)), Daniel Ryan (01), Evan Ryan (0-1), Tadgh O’Con-

nor (0-1), Ger Halligan (0-1)

Clonoulty/Rossmore: David Egan, Declan O’Dwyer, Jack Kennedy, Michael Ryan, Danny O’Keeffe, Niall Shannahan, Donnachada Carroll, Paudie White, Jack Hefferan, Fintan Kearney, Martin Ryan, Nicky Kearns, Fiachra O’Keeffe, Anthony Kearney, Cathal Ryan

Subs Used: Finbar Ryan for Martin Ryan, Stephen Kearney for Fintan Kearney, Richard Ferncombe for Michael Ryan, Paul Hayes for Anthony Kearney, Tadgh Ryan for Jack Kennedy

Arravale Rovers: Ben Dudley, Richie Lohan, Ronan O’Connor, Sean Lewis, Conor Leahy, Shane Leahy, Roger O’Connor, Peter Ryan, Tadgh O’Connor, Shane Maher, Tony Byrnes, Daniel Ryan, Cormac Maher, Evan Ryan, Ger Halligan

Subs Used: Odhran O’Dwyer for Richie Lohan, Conor O’Donoghue for Evan Ryan, Jack English for Sean Lewis

Referee: Cian Ryan (Eire Og).

Clonoulty-Rossmore

Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League Champions 2025 - Photo by Francis Coughlan.

At the presentation of the Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior B Hurling League title (Sean Breen Cup) on Friday evening last at Dundrum were from left: Andrew Fryday (West Chairman), Paudie White (Clonoulty-Rossmore), Jon O’Shea (Repersenting Sponsor) - Photo Francis Coughlan.

Full of determination, Anthony Kearney (ClonoultyRossmore) takes control of possession - Photo Francis Coughlan.

Nicky Kearns (Clonoulty-Rossmore) tries to get around Roger O’Connor (Arravale Rovers) - Photo Francis Coughlan.

Slow starting Cappa’ emerge comfortable winners

Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Round 2

2-16

By JOHN O’SHEA at St Ailbe’s Park, Emly

The Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior A Football Championship kicked off on Thursday evening last at St Ailbe’s Park in Emly with the Round 2 clash between Emly and Cappawhite.

Played on a good surface, with a slight breeze blowing away from the village end, this game took a while to develop any kind of a pattern, with both side guilty of wayward shooting, particularly Cappawhite, during the early stages.

The home side started the better and two goals in the eighth and 11th minutes gave them a commanding 2-3 to 0-0 lead by the end of the opening quarter.

For the remainder of the contest, they failed to push on and only registered three further points during the remaining 45 minutes.

As soon as Jack Armshaw registered Cappa’s opening score at the start of the second quarter,

2-6

following a series of wides, they settled and had the deficit cut to three by the half-time break, Emly 2-4, Cappawhite 0-7. They kicked on after the restart and a Brian G. Buckley major in the 33rd minute gave them the lead for the first time.

For the remainder of the game there was only one likely winner as they outscored the home side by 1-8 to 0-2, the two Emly points coming from the always threatening Bob McIneniry.

Emly’s case wasn’t helped by the injury to their influential midfielder, David Jones, who failed to come out after the break. He was replaced by Eoin Martin, who went between the posts, with Kevin McGrath coming outfield.

Overall, the superior fitness of Cappawhite, proved to be a telling factor, as the got their season up and running.

From the throw-in Cappawhite, who defended the village goals and played with the aid of the breeze, went on the attack, but wayward

shooting meant that they failed to get the scoreboard moving. Conor Phipps and Paul Heney kicked the opening two points in the sixth and seventh minutes. Phipps then got through for the opening goal after a good move.

In the 11th minute James Purcell set up Paul O’Heney for goal number two, before Phipps registered his second minor to go nine points to the good.

Eventually Cappawhite, after some bad misses, opened their account when Jack Armshaw found the range after a few attempts. They then kicked six of the next seven points coming up to the half time break. Sam Carmody, from a placed ball, and Michael P Buckley, followed by Armshaw’s second got them back in contention. James Cunningham broke the sequence, following the ball being moved to the 20m line for dissent, but Cappa responded in triplicate, with a point from David Buckley, on 25 minutes, which was followed up with a brace from Willie Barry, cutting the deficit to three at the break.

Cappawhite pushed on after the restart, with Sam Carmody slotting over a free after two minutes. They hit the front for the first time when Brian G. Buckley came upfield and finished a good move with a low shot to the corner of

the net, before Tommy Coughlan set up Sam Carmody for his third minor of the evening, after 35 minutes.

These early scores after the restart, deflated the home side and despite the efforts of Bob and Declan McIneniry, they never looked like causing an upset. Bob pulled one back to leave just two between the sides, but Cappa answered with minors from an Eoghan free, a David Buckley 45 and one from play from Michael English.

Cappawhite replaced Jack Armshaw and Willie Barry in attack with the introduction of Willie Armshaw and Jimmy Carr, and this switch injected further pace to their attack. Both of them were quickly on the scoresheet and Willie Armshaw closed out the scoring with a well-taken goal, two minutes into added time.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Emly: Conor Phipps (1-2), Paul Heney (1-1), Bob McIneniry (02), James Cunningham (0-1 free).

Cappawhite: Dara McCarthy, Tommy Coughlan, Gearóid Ryan (B), Seamus Burns, Brian G Buckley, Mikey O’Brien, Michael English, Michael P Buckley, David Buckley, Jack Armshaw, Gearóid Lennon, Brendan Murphy, Willie Barry, Sam Carmody, Eoghan Ryan

Subs used; Neil Clancy for Gearóid Lennon (inj 9), Fraser Allen for Seamus Burns (40), Jimmy Carr for Willie Barry (44), Willie Armshaw for Jack Armshaw (44), Cian O’Carroll for Michael P Buckley (52)

Emly: Kevin McGrath, James Condon, John Purcell, Declan Hennessy, Sean Burke, Brian Burke, Conor Bourke, David Jones, Paul O’Heney, James Cunningham, Shane Carroll, Oisin Fawl, James Purcell, Conor Phipps, Bob McIneniry

Subs used; Eoin Martin for David Jones (HT), Declan McIneniry for Shane Carroll (inj 42), David Hennessy for Kevin McGrath (55) Referee; David Grogan (Aherlow).

Cappawhite: Willie Armshaw (1-1), Brian G Buckley (1-0), Sam Carmody (0-3, 2f), David Buckley (0-3, 1x45), Eoghan Ryan (0-2), Jack Armshaw (0-2), Willie Barry (0-2), Michael P Buckley (0-1), Jimmy Carr (0-1), Michael English (0-1).

Strong second half sees Golden ease into final

By JOHN O’SHEA at Sean Treacy Park, Tipperary

Golden/Kilfeacle are through to the Final of the Shane Hennessy Agri & Business Consultancy West Intermediate Football championship, following their 11-point semi-final victory over Rockwell Rovers, before a small crowd at Seán Treacy Park Tipperary on Saturday evening. Inspired by Sam Hall, who gave a man of the match performance, they overcame a half-time one point deficit to advance to meet Galtee Rovers in the decider. This was a game that had a mixture of all things that are good for the game, four top class goalkeeping saves, a converted penalty kick, three two pointers from outside the arc plus three two-point frees.

Having played against the wind for the opening 30 minutes, the went in at the break, trailing by the minimum, 1-4 to 0-8, their goal coming from the penalty spot after seven minutes from the boot of Sam Hall. The New Inn side, aided by the wind for the opening half, put in a big first half performance, with Alan Moloney in top form from placed balls, both inside and outside the arc. During this opening period, both goalkeepers were called into action, with Colm Moloney denying Niall Heffernan early on and Jack Currivan getting down to a Tom Downey effort, at the expense of a 45 on 18 minutes. A goal for the Rovers at that stage would have put seven between the sides. The ten minutes coming up to the break was Rovers best period in the game, with Alan Mo-

loney slotting over four frees, including two long range frees from outside the arc. The second period was Golden/Kilfeacle dominated, with Sam Hall, Jack Currivan and Gavin Dalton all getting on the score sheet while Shane O’Connell blasted home a second major. All in all a good overall performance. It also saw the welcome return to action of Golden’s Andy Byrnes, following a lengthy absence through injury.

Rovers, aided by the breeze, defended the dressing room end for the opening half, bur it was Golden who almost drew first blood.

A good attacking move finished with Colm Moloney making a full length save from Niall Heffernan after ninety seconds. Rockwell got the scoreboard moving on three minutes when Liam Fahy kicked a big two pointer at the far end. Golden then missed a few chances before Sam Hall got their opening score from a placed ball. They upped their game and after a Cian O’Connell move upfield, Ciaran Byrne was pulled down inside the area. Sam Hall slotted home the resulting penalty, to go two up. Further points

from Ben Currivan and Hall, again from a placed ball, stretched the lead out to four, 1-3 to 0-2, by the end of the opening quarter. Rovers came more into the game for the second quarter and Jack Currivan saved from close-in from Tom Downey, when a goal looked on. What followed for the next ten minutes was Rover’s dominance on the score board, led by Alan Moloney. During this period, Moloney kicked two point frees while also slotting over two frees from inside the arc. Sam Hall pulled one back for Golden in added time to leave the half time score, Rockwell Rovers 0-8, Golden/Kilfeacle 1-4.

Eoghan Doyle replaced the injured Colm Moloney between the posts for the New Inn side at the break and Golden, now aided by the breeze, attacked from the restart. Sam Hall kicked over a two pointer from open play to retain the lead after four minutes. Jack Currivan pulled off a good save from Jack O’Neill before Liam Fahy brought the sides level, his shot just skimming the crossbar. This was near as Rovers would get as Golden moved up a gear

and kicked on with some well taken scores. Three minors in quick succession from Sam Hall (2) and Cian Lonergan eased them into a three point advantage by the tenth minute. Coming up to the start of the final quarter, Golden took advantage of the ball being moved forward for dissent, when Jack Currivan put over a two point free from the edge of the arc. Cian O’Brien pulled one back after a good run through the centre, but Sam Hall replied with two minors from open play.

Golden effectively wrapped up the game, six minutes from time when Shane O’Connell crashed home goal number two following an interchange with Niall Heffernan. Eanna Ormond and T J Ryan traded points before Gavin Dalton had the final say, kicking over a two pointer in added time. Final score, Golden Kilfeacle 2-16, Rockwell Rovers 0-11.

Golden/Kilfeacle: Sam Hall (1-9, 1-0 pen, 4f, 1x2pt),Shane O’Connell (1-0), Gavin Dalton (0-2, 1x2pt), Jack Currivan 0-2, 1x2ptf),Eanna Ormond (0-1), Ben Currivan (0-1), Cian Lonergan (0-1).

Rockwell Rovers: Alan Moloney (0-6, 2x2ptf, 2f), Liam Fahy (0-3, 1x2pt), T J Ryan (0-1), Cian O’Brien (0-1)

Golden/Kilfeacle: Jack Currivan, Cian Lonergan, Aidan O’Connell, Ciaran Byrne, Cian O’Connell, Shane O’Connell, Jack Lonergan, Gavin Dalton, Niall Heffernan, Eanna Ormond, Lee Hayes, Aidan Tuohy, Aaron Colohan, Sam Hall, Ben Currivan

Subs used: Andy Byrnes for Aaron Colohan (50), Tom Byrnes for Sam Hall (56), Jason Morey for Lee Hayes (56), Dan Quealy for Ciaran Byrne (57)

Rockwell Rovers: Colm Moloney, Liam Lonergan, Robert O’Donnell, Aaron O’Dwyer, Peter Heaney, Liam Fahy, Oisin Cummins, Tom Downey, Kieran McGovern, Jack O’Kelly, Alan Moloney, Gavin Ryan, Willie Flynn, Cian O’Brien, Aidie Barron

Subs: Eoghan Doyle for Colm Moloney (inj HT), Diarmuid O’Brien for Willie Flynn (45), T J Ryan for Gavin Ryan (45), Stephen Mason for Oisín Cummins (inj 56), Colm Heaney for Aaron O’Dwyer (56)

Referee: Paddy Russell (Emly).

Pictured prior to the throw-in for the Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Tipperary Junior ‘A’ Football Championship second round game at St Ailbe’s Park, Emly, on Thursday evening last were from left: Declan Hennessy (captain, Emly), David Grogan, and Sam Carmody (captain, Cappawhite) - Photo by John O’Shea.

DUNDRUM ATHLETICS CLUB

Ryan, Dundrum AC, who was fourth overall & First Lady in the 5 mile race at the Mile Marker, Danesfort, Co Kilkenny on Sunday week last, 8th June.

THE MILE MARKER

The Mile Marker was held on Sunday week lst, 8th June in Danesford, Co. Kilkenny.

The race hosts a 5k, 5 mile & 10 mile to raise funds for the local school, St. Michael’s NS. We had one athlete in the club compete in the 5 mile distance.

Dymphna Ryan had a fantastic race to finish 4th overall and 1st Lady in a time of 28.24. Congratulations to Dymphna on yet another top class performance.

Davis de Burca and Harry Creedon, Dundrum AC,  bronze medal winners in the pairs 60m competition at the Munster U9U11 Track & Field Championships held in Waterford on Sunday week last, 8th June

MUNSTER U9/U13 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The Munster U9 to U13 championships were held over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, 7th and 8th June, in Waterford and we had 11 juveniles who made the journey to compete for the club.

They all performed very well and were very competitive.

On Saturday we had three competing and two were making their first appearance at this level in the U9 girls where

Izzy Fogarty competed in the 300m and turbo javelin. Robyn Shanahan ran the 60m sprint and teamed up with Izzy in the 300m. In the U10 girls Emma Fitzgerald competed in the long Jump and turbo javelin. The girls did not win medals but had an enjoyable experience.

On Sunday we had some success with a great bronze individual medal for Tim Butler in the U9 turbo javelin and he also had a good run in the 300m. Sean Creighton in the U10 boys had a good day in the

long jump and 60m but came home empty handed.

In the Girls U13 Ellen Maher gave her usual very competitive performance in the 600m as did Julie Morrissey in the 60m and long jump where she jumped a PB of 3:91 and just missed out on the final 8 for an extra three jumps.

Our boys U11 had a great day with Harry Creedon and David DeBurca teaming up in the pairs 60m competition to win the bronze medals. Harry also com-

peted in the long jump and with a jump of 3:41 finished 12th and David also competed in the javelin where he was 10th. Kieran Butler competed in the U11 javelin and Long jump. Sean Fitzgerald gave good performances in the U11 long jump and 60m but was out of the medals.

The four U11 boys teamed up in the relay where there were three heats and 22 teams. They were second in the heat but not fast enough to get into the medals.

Well done to one and all. Keep it up!

Fundraising 5K & 10K Road Races in Emly on Sunday morning next

Emly GAA Club are holding a 5k and 10k Road Run on Sunday morning, 22nd June, at 9.30am commencing from our GAA Grounds.  There are prizes in both categories, which will be presented in the GAA field following the race where refreshments, music and a raffle will take place.

Registration for the event can be done by going to Emly GAA Run on Eventbrite or can be done in person on the morning.

All proceeds from this run are going towards the building of a wheelchair accessible toilet.

FR SHEEHY’S STARS OF THE

Dymphna

Julie Morrissey, Dundrum AC, at the Munster U9/ U13 Track & Field Championships in Waterford on Sunday week last, 8th June.

Tim Butler, Dundrum AC, Bronze medal winner, turbo javelin in the Munster U9/U13 Track & Field Championships in Waterford on Sunday week last, 8th June

More young sports stars from the town were in action last week as three players from Carrick United lined out for Waterford in the Kennedy Cup tournament in Limerick.

Battling hard all week the side made their way to the shield final where they faced the home side. Darragh Revutsky, Ryan Prenderville and Robert Skehan from Carrick all played pivotal and vital roles in the side’s advancement.

‘UnLaois-ed’ Tipp must invoke fire, flame and fury to rumble with the Tribes Park Casement or build away?

ABY NOEL DUNDON

S WE SLOSHED our way through the puddled wasteland of O’Moore Park on Saturday, soaked to the bone from biblical downpours, one thought reigned supreme - what a total, soul-sapping waste of time that game was.

Laois looked like they’d rather be anywhere else after their McDonagh Cup heartbreak. Tipperary didn’t need to be there, and clearly would’ve preferred a day off. Kildare, too, still licking their wounds from a drubbing by Dublin, saw their recent silverware lose its sheen in similarly pointless fashion. So really, what’s the point of these end-of-season add-ons? Isn’t winning the McDonagh Cup and sealing promotion to the 2026 championship enough? Do we need to tack on these lifeless, post-script fixtures

to an already packed calendar? The results - and the sheer apathy on displayspeak for themselves.

For Tipp, the only real win was walking off that saturated pitch with bodies intact and no physio queue stretching to Thurles. At best, a few peripheral figures got a sniff of championship air—though truthfully, the occasion had none of the bite or heat of real summer hurling. The hammering rain, followed by clammy, suffocating heat, created a bizarre atmosphere, but the real weirdness was how far removed the afternoon felt from any notion of a championship clash. There have been tougher, more searching sessions in the confines of Coolmore Dr Morris Park and FBD Semple. This? This was a glorified training match in front of a pretty sizeable and vocal Tipperary following.

Next weekend, however, promises something entirely different. Galway are looming - and they’re no strangers to producing one big, season-defining performance. And more often than not, it’s Tipperary on the receiving end. Flashback to the last time these sides met: Tipp were flying high after pulverising Offaly, only to stumble into Galway flat-footed, drained, and dumped out of the championship with barely a whisper. That collapse will still sting, and Liam Cahill’s backroom team will have dissected every angle - what failed, why it happened, and how to flip the script so that it doesn’t happen again.

Get that part right, and Tipp are riding the bus to Croke Park for a semi-final showdown with Cork. Get it wrong, and it’s another long, bitter off-season. And yet, for all the meaninglessness

of Saturday’s outing, there were green shoots. Tipp notched twelve different scorers, kept a clean sheet, and saw their full-forward line rack up a tasty 2-17. Joe Caesar made a sharp return from injury; Willie Connors brought energy and intelligence; Bryan O’Mara looked settled and solid at full-back; and Rhys Shelly continues to blossom between the posts. Momentum is building. The trick now is to light the fire early next weekend, to roar from the throw-in, and to show Galway that this Tipp side has steel behind the style, and guile to achieve their goal.

Galway haven’t unleashed their full fury yet this year—but when they do, they usually aim it at us. Tipp must be braced to meet fire with fire, to claw, scrap, ruck, and pounce. The chances will come—it’s about grabbing them with both hands, refusing to blink, and making sure the

next Premier bus ride is headed for Jones’ Road on All-Ireland semi-final day.

Casement crux a real headache for the GAA

Despite the £50 pledged to the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast from the UK government’s Spending Review, the shortfall is still in the region of €90million - a very sizeable chunk of change to refurbish a derelict site. At a total estimated cost of almost €300 million, would a greenfield site not be a better option in Belfast? Another Pairc Uí Chaoimh scenario is exactly what we don’t need, or want.

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Kickhams make fast start in title defence

By FRANCIS COUGHLAN at Sologhead

Defending champions Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams made a winning start to the defence of their Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior A Football Championship following a comfortable victory over Solohead on Sunday morning in Solohead. Despite the concession of an early goal Kickhams controlled the majority of the play and possibly could have a had a goal or two before Walter O’Carroll’s effort in the second half with the Solohead goal living a charmed existence at times during the opening thirty. The goal a bit fortuitous kept Solohead in touch with the team’s level at the break.

However, Kickhams led by Sean Cannon and Conor Farrell pushed on in the second half to outscore their opponents 1-9 to 0-3. Solohead had a good or probably rather fortuitous start to the

game in the fifth minute when Kickhams goalie Declan Ryan failed to hold a high ball and with John Joe O’Brien close at hand he palmed to the net. Tristan Stokes followed three minutes later with a point. Kickhams though gradually found their feet in the game kicking the next five points with Joe O’Dwyer and Niall O’Brien kicking two each while midfielder Conor Farrell opened his account. Kickhams constantly looked dangerous in attack especially when Sean Cannon and Conor Farrell ran at Solohead. During this time there was certainly goal chances with Kickhams taking points or guilty of over passing. At the other end Solohead struggled to make inroads though Brendan Collins did see his effort go across the face of goal. They rallied somewhat towards the end of the half with points from John Joe O’Brien and Tristan Stokes in between a Conor Farrell effort. The second half was one way Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West

traffic. Solohead did battle but struggled to find any rhythm. Sean Cannon and Walter O’Carroll added points before the game and the championship’s first two pointer from Bill Creamer in the fifth minute.

In the tenth minute Solohead’s task was made even harder when Walter O’Carroll lobbed goalkeeper Philip Doherty after winning the kickout. The game was heading to an inevitable conclusion from a long way out. James Dee opened Solohead’s second half account in the 12th minute but two Joesph O’Dwyer’s frees extended Kickhams advantage.

Heading into the final five minutes they led by eight with Mark Furlong and Walter O’Carroll pushing that out to ten before a John Joe O’Brien free rounded out the scoring.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

Kickhams: Joe O’Dwyer (0-5, (0-3f)), Walter O’Carroll (1-2), Bill Creamer (0-2,1 2pt), Conor Farrell (0-2), Niall O’Brien (0-2), Mark Furlong (0-1), Sean Cannon (0-1).

Solohead: John Joe O’Brien (12, (0-2f)), Tristan Stokes (0-2), Declan Riordan (0-1f), James Dee (0-1)

Kickhams: Declan Ryan,

Conor Farrell, Michael McCormack, Barry McCarthy, Brian Furlong, Eddie Daly, Cathal

Conor Farrell, Bill Creamer, Mark

Sean

Walter O’Carroll, Niall O’Brien, Joe O’Dwyer, Philip O’Neill

Subs

Philip

Bill Creamer (Kikchmas) wins possession ahead of Christopher Ryan (Solohead) - Francis Coughlan.

Carr,

Furlong,

cannon,

Used: Diarmuid Carr for Cathal Carr, Liam Hayes for Philip O’Neill.

Solohead:

Doherty, Colin Allen, Edward Nolan, Christopher O’Connor, Denis O’Shea, Noel Kennedy, Christopher Ryan, James Dee, Brendan Collins, Javier Serrano, Stephen Dee, Tristan Stokes, Declan Riordan, John Joe O’Brien, Mark Kiely Subs Used: Christoper Sutton for Mark Kiely, Anthony Owens for Javier Serrano, Pat Power for Noel Kennedy. Referee: Donnacha Horan (Eire Og).

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Cloncunny flashes home in blistering style

Sunday doubles for O’Neill and Hattemore

Friday, June 13

CLONCUNNY FLASH who is quite inexperienced greyhound gave a tremendous performance on Friday night last at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium when winning by over four lengths in a brilliant 28.28. Not raced since late April, JJ Dunn’s charge came into the seventh race on Friday night with an improving number of runs but definitely this performance was top class. Where next for this lady is now the big question as the type of races suited for this quality young bitch don’t come around every week, but she is definitely one to note going forward.

Derk Kehoe from The Slaneyside Kennels, in Gortnahoe, had a good night at the Suirside track when kicking off with Slaneyside Ace, a very inexperienced youngster taking the opening race in 29.78. Following that run Slaneyside Super, holding a strong but definite line, took the second sprint with a trap-to-line run in 16.60 to complete a double for the mid-Tipperary kennels.

Michael Ryan from Clerihan had taken the opening sprint with Circus Hope who also had a strong performance from the five trap to finish powerfully on the run-in when stopping the clock in 16.68. Fethard trainer David Flanagan took full advantage of getting Canya Jake in as a reserve to win the fourth race of the night in 28.75. Owned

Jessica celebrates big 30!

by Imelda Sinclair he shook off the early challenge from Rosegarland Niro to win.

Liam Harding from Glengoole saw Please Sally win her second start quite impressively the previous week, but in the eighth race, in stronger company, ran like a seasoned lady to prevail once again in 29.38.

Billy Smyth from Mortlestown, Cahir who had Hasty Luna out earlier in the night without success went home contented after the final race when Hasty Halley, already with a win and three places under her belt, took the final race with a determined trap-to-line success in 29.38. A very nice type, she used the rails to her advantage holding of Richie Brannigan’s Marlfield Endo at the third bend to finish well.

Sunday, June 15

Cahir’s David O’Neill with Peter Hattemore from Carrick-on-Suir enjoyed doubles on Sunday night at Clonmel.

David took the opening race with Chamberlain Fred in 29.35 , and completed his double when Chamberlain Bill, a litter comrade, won the fourth race in 29.24.

Peter Hattemore’s double came later in the night, and having had a

runner-up in the sixth race, he landed the tenth with Great Claire in 29.22. This win was followed by Chaotic Comet who a driving finish to score in 29.18.

Pat O’Brien from Fethard, a narrow second in the penultimate race with Raceway Diamond, came away winning the final race with Raceway Swift in 29.00, and justifying her favourite’s tag.

Owner-trainer Elizabeth Lonergan sent out the winner of the ninth race with Nomadic Jo who demonstrated that perseverance pays off as he landed his career second win in 29.41

Clonmel local Richie Brannigan was very pleased with the finishing kick from Marlfield Klopp as he finished the stronger of the pack to win the seventh race in 29.03, a career best.

Maurice Organ supplied Doonass Lass, owned by Gerard Cooney, to win race six in a very smart 28.97, while Margaret Enright saw Coolbeg Brock make it a back-to-back winning runs from trap-to-line in 29.19.

J.J. Dunne from Ballingarry took the second race of the night with Emers Iris who was coming back from a lay-off to show her class once again winning in 29.14, her tenth career win.

However, the run of the night came in the eighth race when Croydon Bay, who looked a very promising novice when winning his debut race, showed that class once again with a 2.72 split to win from trap-to-line in 28.79. Definitely a rail hugging type who would be hard opposed when running in the blue sheet.

Lilly Farrell with Cloncunny Flash an impressive winner at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.

Billy Smyth with Hasty Halley winner of the final race at Clonmel on Friday night.

Izzy Harding with Please Sally took the eighth race at Clonmel on Friday night last as is seeking on a hat-trick of wins.

Jessica Rowe celebrating her 3oth Birthday at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night last with family and friends.

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Clonmel Rowing C lub welcomes home Daire Lynch, Olympic medallist

Daire Lynch has rowed in venues all over the world at this stage, but last Sunday he took time off his busy schedule to go back to The Island, the place where his rowing career started over 11 years ago. The club held a draw for its junior members to see who would get the opportunity to row with Daire and the lucky winner was Emily Delahunty from Ballylooby. Emily comes from a family steeped in rowing. Her mum Sarah used to row with CRC and her grandfather Tom Fennessey is a lifelong member of CRC and former President of the IARU. Emily,13, enjoyed her row with Daire and wasn’t overwhelmed by the magnitude of filling Philip Doyle’s shoes.

Afterwards Daire posed for photos with the rowers and answered their questions on his training regime. Training for rowing can be very intense and it is well known that Daire can be fanatical in his dedication to training, instancing one occasion when a rowing event was called off because of bad weather, he came home and vented his frustration by doing 60 km on the rowing ergometer. Most of us have a dread of the ergometer, but Daire loved it because you could measure precisely your rate of improvement.

That morning he had been down at the NRC where he had done 8x2k flat out pieces with none other than Paul ODonovan, Ireland’s most successful Olympian in any sport.The plan for this combination is to row in the next World Cup Regatta in Lucerne in the heavyweight 2x. Coaches from all the top rowing nations will watch this one with keen interest. He showed the junior rowers the welts on his hands from the intense training and they were pretty gruesome.

Everybody enjoyed the tete-a-tete with Daire and who knows, we might get another Olympian from our current crop of junior rowers who were in action the previous day in Athlone. Our scullers were very impressive making a clean sweep of all the sculling races in which they competed. In the J14 and J15 1x, Edward Wall rules the roost for the third Regatta in a row. Ciaran Hickey, Rory Keeley, Cian Mellerick, Oisin Walsh and Kate Meehan all won their races and there were 5 or 6 boats in each race making their accomplishments even more impressive. Brian Hurley and Oisin Walsh won their 2x as did Cian Mellerick and Rory Keeley. There was good news for Rory during the week when he was selected to row for his country in the Home International s which take place in London in July.

Our ladies masters quad of Michelle OHalloran, Nicola Keating, Mary Jane Brasil and Ruth Hennessy rowed gallantly in their race against a strong Sligo crew, with Sligo getting the nod at the finish.

This weekend 21st/22nd of June we head to the NRC for Cork regatta.

WEDDING BELLS CONGRATULATIONS

Siobhan Atkinson was missing from training last weekend as she was getting married to Ed Cox.With a name like that, I can see some confusion ahead, but I am going to predict that we will see a coxed 4 in the future. Best wishes to the happy couple.

CRC News

by Paul Nugent

Olympic medallist Daire Lynch poses for a photo with the Clonmel Rowing Club juniors at The Island last week.

Daire Lynch, Emily Delahunty who was drawn out of a hat to row with Daire, her mother Sarah, Emily’s younger brother Harry, and Emily’s grandfather, CRC stalwart Tom Fennessey.

Daire Lynch chats to the junior rowers and tells them about the dedication it takes to become a champion, including the welts on hit hands after another session on the river.

Daire Lynch, Emily Delahunty and Clonmel Rowing Club president, Dermot Dougan.

Clonmel Rowing Club’s Mens J18 members, all winners in 1X and 2X at Athlone recently.

CRC coach Jimmy Fennessy discussing with Daire Lynch and CRC adult members what it takes to succeed in rowing.

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