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By Jamie O’Flaherty

Animal Welfare Protest draws large crowd to Clonmel streets Hundreds of people gathered in Clonmel on Saturday afternoon for a peaceful animal welfare demonstration calling for tighter restrictions on sulky racing on Irish roads.

The “Walk in Solidarity” march, which travelled from Irishtown to the Plaza in Clonmel, was organised by Labour Cllr Michael Brennan and Independent Cllr Liam Browne in association with the animal welfare charity, My Lovely Horse Rescue.

Supporters travelled from across the country to attend the protest, with people arriving from Galway, Thurles, Templemore, Cork, Waterford and several other towns in a show of solidarity for stronger animal protection measures.

Addressing the crowd, Cllr Liam Browne told those gathered that the demonstration was about sending a clear message that animal abuse and dangerous practices on public roads can no longer be tolerated. He praised the large turnout and said the presence of supporters from across Ireland showed the growing public demand for stronger protections for animals and improved road safety measures.

He also stated that meaningful action and stronger legislation are now needed to address the

dangers associated with sulky racing on public roads, adding that communities, public representatives and animal welfare groups must continue working together to ensure change is delivered.

Cllr Michael Brennan said the issue could no longer be ignored and called for decisive action from authorities.

“When it comes to animal cruelty and road safety, action has to be taken,” he said.

A long time animal welfare advocate, he added that addressing concerns surrounding the treatment of horses on public roads was among the most important issues he had campaigned on.

“If I never get a pothole filled, but could do something on this, I’d be very happy,” he remarked.

The demonstration comes amid growing public concern over the use of sulkies, lightweight two wheeled carts used in harness racing, on busy public roads.

Organisers and campaigners say the practice places horses, drivers and motorists in danger, particularly in high traffic areas.

My Lovely Horse Rescue is now calling for a nationwide ban on the use of sulkies on public roads.

Co founder Martina Kenny delivered an emotional address

during the protest, describing the risks horses face when exposed to fast moving traffic and stressful road conditions.

“A living animal, sentient, and easily frightened, lost its life in a situation it should never have been in,” she said.

Ms Kenny stated that horses involved in sulky racing are often placed in environments that no animal could reasonably be expected to cope with safely.

“They are exposed to fast moving traffic, noise and pressure.

When things go wrong in those situations, they go wrong quickly and the consequences are devastating,” she said.

She also criticised what she described as inconsistent enforcement of existing legislation.

“Despite this, enforcement of existing laws remains inconsistent, and meaningful consequences are rare,” she added.

Throughout the afternoon, members of the public voiced strong opinions on the issue, with many calling for stricter regulations and greater protections for animals.

One supporter said “Anything remotely cruel to any animal should be stopped. Hopefully marches like this happen all over the country.”

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Another attendee argued that the activity was not rooted in cultural tradition but driven by gambling interests.

“People need to understand that this activity has nothing whatsoever to do with tradition of any kind. It’s all about extremely high stakes gambling,” they said.

Others raised concerns about public safety and the possibility of a future tragedy if stronger measures are not introduced.

“When, not if, there’s a major incident, perhaps the Government will take action.

The question is how many people would have to die first?” one protester commented.

Another participant quoted the famous words often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, saying “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Not all opinions expressed on the day were in favour of an outright ban. One attendee pointed to countries such as France, where harness racing remains a long established and regulated sport.

“In France this pastime is hugely popular and renowned in many regions. Build proper facilities and make space for difference,” they suggested.

As the demonstration concluded,

organisers thanked those who travelled from across Ireland. but there was also an expressed of disappointment that more people who had voiced outrage online in recent weeks did not turn out on the day.

Several supporters said public anger over the issue must now translate into visible action and sustained pressure on decision makers.

“There has been huge outrage and debate on social media since this incident happened, but real change requires people to stand up publicly and be counted,” one protester said.

“Enough is enough. People are very quick to voice opinions behind a screen, but feet on the street are what truly make politicians and authorities take notice.”

While there was between 150 and 200 people attended Saturday’s protest, some campaigners felt the turnout should have been significantly larger given the volume of public reaction online.

“A lot of people were giving out about this situation on Facebook and across other social media platforms, but many of them didn’t show up,” another supporter remarked.

“If people genuinely want change, they have to be willing to stand

together publicly. That’s how movements grow and that’s how pressure is applied.”

Despite their frustration at the turnout, campaigners said the protest marked the beginning of

a wider national campaign, with further demonstrations already being planned for Dublin and Limerick in the months ahead.

Report by Clonmel Stories.

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€12K Student Bursary Award Scheme Poetry Corner 2026 launches in Clonmel

By Conor Coleman

Clonmel Credit Union has announced the launch of its annual €12,000 Student Bursary Award Scheme 2026. Now in its third year, the bursary is designed to support local Leaving Certificate students taking the next step to third-level education.

This year, Clonmel CU is awarding six bursaries of €2,000 each to qualifying students from participating secondary schools in the locality. Applications are now open, via an online form, for sixth-year Leaving Certificate students commencing third-level education in autumn 2026. The application deadline is Saturday, August 8th.

The cost of third-level education can be significant, ranging from €6,000 to over €15,000 annually for students living away from home. This bursary aims to ease that financial pressure and help students focus on their studies.

Applicants must be members enrolling in a full-time thirdlevel course for a minimum of one year, be a sixth-year Leaving Certificate student at CBS High School, Loreto Secondary School, Presentation Secondary School, Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn or Patrician Presentation Secondary School and schools within the catchment area of Clonmel Credit Union.

Each winner will receive a one-off payment of €2,000, which will be lodged directly into their Clonmel Credit Union account.

Membership is open to anyone living or working within a 32km radius of the credit union.

An independent panel of adjudicators will select the six successful recipients, and proof of application/acceptance to a thirdlevel course is required.

Clonmel Credit Union, CEO, Pádraig Enright commented, “We believe that one way to build strong communities is by investing in young people, supporting them to access opportunities, education, sports,

Pictured at last year’s Student Bursary Award presentation in September are Ruben Darcy, Karen Steenson, Principal CBS Highschool, Eamonn O’Mara, Róisín Hennessey, Deputy Principal Presentation Convent, Billy Walsh, Principal Patrician Presentation Fethard, Anne Mcgrat,h Principal Loreto Convent and Ciáran Cotter, seated: Ava Flavin, Sarah Smith, Fionnuala, representing her daughter Róise O Reilly and Micheál McMaugh. Pic:John Kelly

“Clonmel Lions Club are hosting a Fun Table Quiz in support of “Tots to Teens” Clonmel, on Thursday the 21st May at 8.00pm. The venue is The EM Bar, Dillon Street, Clonmel. Table of four €20.00.

There will also be a raffle on the night.

All are welcome.”

the arts and financial wellbeing.

Helping them reach their potential and prepare for a bright future through education is one of our priorities. We’re proud to launch the third annual Student Bursary Award Scheme and wish the students all the best with their studies and onward journey in education.”

Please visit the website to learn more about the Student Bursary Awards Scheme application process and full terms and conditions. https://www.clonmelcu.com/ news/12k-student-bursaryaward-scheme-2026

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Successful Table Quiz Raises Vital Funds for St John the Baptist Boys School A lively and well-attended table quiz in aid of St John the Baptist Boys School took place in Brosnan’s Bar last Friday evening, drawing a fantastic crowd from across the community and creating an atmosphere full of energy, fun, and friendly competition.

The event proved to be a major success, with tables filling up quickly as parents, friends, and supporters gathered for what turned out to be an enjoyable and engaging night. Teams of all ages tested their knowledge across a wide range of topics, with plenty of laughs along the way. The strong turnout was a clear reflection of the community’s ongoing support for the school and its initiatives.

At the heart of the evening’s suc-

cess was quizmaster Shirley, who kept participants on their toes from start to finish. Her expertly balanced rounds challenged even the most seasoned quiz enthusiasts, while her upbeat and approachable style ensured everyone felt included. Whether it was general knowledge, sport, entertainment, or local trivia, Shirley delivered a quiz that struck just the right balance between difficult and enjoyable, maintaining a lively pace throughout the night.

The quiz was organised by the school’s dedicated Parents Association, who deserve enormous credit for putting together such a well-run event. From coordinating teams and arranging prizes to ensuring the smooth running of the evening, their efforts were ev-

ident in every detail. Events like this require significant planning and teamwork, and their commitment played a key role in making the night such a success.

Importantly, the funds raised from the quiz will go directly towards improvements that will benefit all pupils of St John the Baptist Boys School. These enhancements will help to create a better learning environment and provide valuable resources that support both the educational and social development of the students.

Overall, the table quiz was not only a great night’s entertainment but also a meaningful community effort, highlighting the strong connection between the school and the wider locality.

Strong turnout for Charity Bike Rally in aid of Willie Maher A large crowd of motorbike enthusiasts gathered on Sunday, May 10th, for a special rally organised by the Cashel Motorcycle Club, the Rock Marshalls, in support of their former member Willie Maher. The event, which drew participants from across the region and beyond, was both a celebration of the biking community and a heartfelt effort to raise funds for a man widely regarded as one of its most cherished members.

Willie, a native of Boherlahan, is currently facing a long and difficult recovery following a recent road traffic accident in which he sustained serious injuries. Well known not only in his home village but also nationwide among motorbike circles, Willie has long been a familiar face at rallies and races throughout the country. His good-humoured banter, generosity, and ever-present sense of fun made him a favourite wherever he went.

Sunday’s rally reflected the deep respect and affection held for Willie. Bikes of all makes and sizes assembled in Cashel before setting off on a scenic route through the surrounding countryside. Spectators lined parts of the route, offering encouragement and showing their support, while participants described the day as both uplifting and emotional.

Organisers from the Rock Marshalls expressed their gratitude at the strong turnout and the generosity shown by those who contributed. “Willie has always been someone who would help anyone in need,” one club member said. “Now it’s our turn to stand behind him.”

Following the accident, Willie has been faced with not only significant physical and emotional challenges but also the financial strain associated with medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. The fundraiser aims to ease that burden, allowing him

to focus fully on his recovery journey.

Donations were collected throughout the day, with additional support continuing online.

Organisers highlighted that every contribution, no matter

the size, will make a meaningful difference.

The event served as a powerful reminder of the strength and solidarity within the motorcycle community. As engines quietened at the end of the day, there was a shared sense that the rally had achieved far more than just fundraising, it had brought people together in support of one of their own.

Those wishing to contribute to Willie Maher’s recovery can still do so through the dedicated fundraising channels set up in his name.

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The Bishop’s Brew: How a Cashel backyard birthed a global empire Every day, thousands of commuters and tourists pass through the centre of Cashel, their eyes inevitably drawn upward to the limestone crown of the Rock.

But if you turn your back to the heights and look instead toward the elegant red-brick facade of the Cashel Palace, you are standing at the birthplace of a story that has reached more corners of the globe than any medieval king could have dreamed.

It is a story not of silver and gold, but of water, hops, and a man named Richard Guinness.

While the world knows the name “Guinness” as a symbol of Dublin’s St. James’s Gate, the seeds of the world’s most famous stout were actually sown right here in a Cashel backyard. This year, as we celebrate our local heritage, it is time to reclaim the “Bishop’s Brew” as a vital piece of Cashel’s identity.

The Archbishop’s Steward The year was 1730. Cashel was the seat of the Church of Ireland Archbishop, and the newly completed Archbishop’s Palace (now the Cashel Palace Hotel) was the height of Georgian sophistication.

At the centre of this world was Archbishop Arthur Price, a man of significant influence and, fortunately for history, a man with a very specific palate for ale.

To manage his extensive estate and ensure the palace was wellstocked with the necessities of life, Price employed a trusted land steward, Richard Guinness.

Arthur Guinness

Richard was more than a mere administrator. He was a man of practical science. In the mid-18th century, water quality was a lifeor-death matter. Brewing was not just a hobby; it was the safest way to provide a drinkable beverage for a large household. In the basement and outbuildings of the Cashel Palace, Richard Guinness began experimenting with a recipe for “black ale,” using the exceptionally pure water from the palace’s own private well.

The Secret Ingredient: Cashel Water Legend, and several historical records, suggests that the unique mineral content of the water in Cashel was the “secret sauce” that made Richard’s brew stand out.

Unlike the softer waters found in other parts of the country, the limestone-filtered water of the Golden Vale gave the ale a distinct clarity and “bite.”

Archbishop Price was so impressed with his steward’s concoction that he encouraged its production. For years, the “palace ale” was the talk of the local gentry. It was served at grand dinners under the Serlian windows of the palace, and it was in this environment that Richard’s son, Arthur, grew up.

Arthur Guinness was the Archbishop’s godson, a fact that would change the course of industrial history. When Archbishop Price passed away in 1752, he left the young Arthur a legacy of £100, a substantial sum at the time.

From the Golden Vale to St. James’s Gate With that Cashel inheritance in his pocket and his father’s brewing secrets in his head, Arthur Guinness didn’t stay in the shadow of the Rock. He took the “Cashel spirit” to Leixlip and eventually to Dublin, where, in 1759, he famously signed a 9,000year lease on a small, dilapidated brewery at St. James’s Gate.

While Arthur scaled the business into a global titan, the DNA of the product remained rooted in those early experiments in the Cashel Palace. Even today, the hotel maintains a “Guinness Bar” in the original cellar where Richard worked, and the private “Bishop’s Walk” remains a quiet reminder of the daily path between the palace and the cathedral where these men once walked.

The Mulberry Trees and the Garden’s Ghost The Guinness connection is just one layer of the Palace’s non-ecclesiastical history. If you wander into the gardens today, you will find mulberry trees planted in 1702. They were part of a failed, yet fascinating, attempt to start a silk industry in Cashel.

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The idea was to raise silkworms on the mulberry leaves, transforming the town into a textile hub. While the silkworms didn’t care for the Tipperary climate, the trees survived, outlasting empires and witnessing the rise of the Guinness legacy. They stand as silent witnesses to a time when Cashel was a laboratory for new industries, from silk to stout.

“To walk these gardens is to realize that Cashel’s history isn’t just written in stone on the hill,” says a local historian. “It’s written in the soil, the water, and the ambition of the people who lived in the town below.”

Reclaiming Our “Liquid Gold” For too long, we have allowed the Guinness story to be seen as a purely Dublin affair. But the inheritance that started it all was Cashel money. The steward who perfected the craft was a Cashel man. And the water that inspired the flavour was Cashel water.

The next time you see a pint of the “black stuff ” being poured in a pub from New York to Tokyo, remember that its journey began in a quiet backyard on our Main

Archbishop Price Street. The Rock of Cashel may be our crown, but the story of Richard Guinness is the town’s

heartbeat, a reminder that great things often start with a small legacy and a very good well.

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Ireland’s Housing Emergency Demands Constitutional Action - Seamus Healy TD Deputy Seamus Healy says decent housing is enshrined as a human right in Article 25 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and should also be enshrined in Bunreacht na hÉireann, the Irish Constitution.

Deputy Healy saida a referendum to that effect should be called immediately. “The policy of successive Governments has been and continues to be an abysmal failure. Target after target has been missed. There are well over 17,000 families who are now homeless, including well over 5,500 children. Thousands more are living in substandard council houses and flats all over the

country. Housing rents, including council rents, have skyrocketed and are being further substantially increased by the new rents regime introduced by the Minister.

Billions of euro every year are being paid to landlords in respect of HAP payments. Over 140,000 households are on council waiting lists and thousands more are being locked out of the housing market because they are earning slightly over the council housing income limit but not enough to secure a mortgage while they cannot save for a deposit.

This housing emergency has broken the social contract between the State and its citizens.

Successive Governments have paid lip service to this situation by calling it a priority, a crisis and even an emergency while failing to take any housing emergency action. To deal with this housing emergency, the Government must enact a housing emergency measure in the public interest law. Bunreacht na hÉireann, the Irish Constitution, provides for such an emergency action in Article 43.2.2°. The new law must provide for a massive construction programme for social and affordable houses on public land by local authorities. Local authorities must be funded to carry out this programme, which

includes building houses as well as retrofitting and upgrading existing houses.

“Tipperary County Council must be commended on delivering 180 social houses in 2024. Despite this, and due to the failure to provide capital funding to the council, the council’s waiting list is, at best, static with 3,400 on the list. This waiting list significantly underestimates the real demand because large numbers of households are being excluded from the waiting list on income grounds. I will give an

example. An applicant in receipt of one-parent family payment who is working part time and in receipt of the working family payment is deemed to be over the limit. These applicants are condemned to long-term renting at exorbitant levels, with no hope of a council house or a mortgage.

The income limits for housing applicants for local authorities must be increased by at least €10,000. To address the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, the retrofitting of council houses must be hugely increased. The il-

legal US-Israeli war on Iran shows how important this is.

Tipperary County Council has a social housing stock of 5,210 units, but works on just 71 of those houses were completed under the energy retrofit programme in 2024. This is a snail’s pace and is totally unacceptable but it is the best that could be done with the funds available to the council. The Government needs to significantly increase funding to local authorities on this scheme, with a target of completing all council houses in a four- to five-year period.”

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you can imagine it makes hiding rather difficult, coupled to the fact that when you call her name she wags her tail furiously. So a duvet going up and down with what amounts to a small calf underneath is

never really going to work.

Dogs are great. They are good company, forever loyal, consumate entertainers and just bloody good fun. Everybody should have one.

with Rupert Butler I could never imagine living in a house without a dog or two bundling about somewhere, driving you mad and making you smile in equal measures. Even on the crapiest of days they bring an energy and joy that is infectious.

Here are a few of the nuttiest ones I have been blessed with over the years.

Teal was a large golden Lab of dubious parentage who was virtually untrainable, to put it mildly. Twice during the course of his fifteen years he was bowled over by vehicles travelling at speed, only to emerge on both occasions wagging his tail as if nothing had happened. The owners of both vehicles didn’t exactly see the funny side however, with bumpers and other

bits left dangling on both occasions. Then there was a chap that used to cycle past on his way to work at a local stud farm. From the outset he was public enemy number one, there must have been an altercation at some stage to warrant such dislike. Teal got to know his timetable and waited on the pier for him to arrive, knocking him off his bike on several occasions, like some form of retribution I would have thought. On one particular occasion, thinking he had survived Teals advances for that particular day, he cycled merrily past. Teal however had different ideas and was, on this occasion, waiting o the neighbours pier some forty yards distant. Watching from the landing window

I laughed as he launched himself onto the misfortunate chap, sending him crashing to the ground. If memory serves me correctly he came into our house that very day with steam blowing from his nose.

Bruce was a noble looking German pointer with many redeeming traits bar one. He had an awful habit of humping everybody that turned their back to him, even for the briefest of moments. Poor Tom, our postman at the time got waylaid on several occasions.

Cookie, one of my present incumbents, is an old springer spaniel that sometimes refuses to go out, preferring to hide in the most unlikeliest of spots. She will go to extremes to make herself invisible at

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Weekly events guide Issue #38 - 13/May/2026

What’s On Clonmel Clonmel rocks! Last week’s reader donations to What’s On Clonmel covered our printing costs for the week, for the first time so far!

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Exhibitions Silent Exposure • Photography of William Despard Hemphill (18161902) • Main Guard   Until 16/May Changing Natures • Works by Katie Byrne, Annie Hogg, & Louise Wilde • Linn Gallery   STAC at 30 • A showcase of contemporary work from our national collections • STAC   In Bloom • Arts & crafts by residents of Rathkeevan Nursing Home • Clonmel Library  

Wednesday 13/May 19:00 Dance with Gina • Class for beginners & improvers • The Coachman  

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19:15 Set Dancing Class • Get active and meet new friends • Clerihan Community Hall  

20:00–22:00 Clonmel Toastmasters • Public speaking club, guests welcomed • Talbot Hotel 

21:30 Lorraine & Caoimhe • Contemporary Irish Folk/Trad • Gleeson's 

20:00 Karaoke Night • Hosted by Louis Quirke • Lonergan's 

22:00 Jason Hennessy • Live music • The Coachman 

20:00 Ladies & Men's Wednesday Darts • 37 Queen St 

20:00 Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls • Rising star of UK Country & Americana scene • Raheen House Hotel 

20:00 Salsa Cubana • Class for beginners • The Coachman  

20:30 DJ Paulie C • Thirsty Thursday • Gleeson's 

21:00 Sin a bhfuil • Ballad session • Carey's 

21:00 Open Mic with Dave Hastie • Show what you've got, or just enjoy the talent! • Lonergan's 

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Thursday 14/May 10:00–12:00 Fethard Men's Shed • Meet, chat, and work on projects • Fethard Town Park  10:00–11:30 Wellness Workshop • Developing coping skills for mental health • Place4U  11:00–12:30 Breastfeeding Support Group • Meet with other mothers • Clonmel Library  17:30–19:30 Monthly Repair Club • Gain confidence repairing stuff • The Circular Square  19:00 Ken Horne • Songs in the bar • The Emigrant's Rest  20:00 Bingo Night • By Fethard Ladies' Football, bus service from Clonmel • Fethard Ballroom  20:00 Cards Night • Join a team or bring yours • Halfway House 

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21:30 Vincent Vaughan • Live music • Moran's 

Friday 15/May 10:30 Hello, How Are You? • A Mental Health Ireland campaign for connecting with others • Place4U  10:30 Set Dance Class • Set, céilí, line, and social dancing • St. Oliver's Parish Centre  

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13:00 Curator Lunchtime Talks • Lunchtime tour of STAC at 30 with curator Helena Tobin • STAC   16:00 Toddler Storytime • Short stories, rhymes, songs, and lots of giggles • Clonmel Library  20:00 Clerihan Men's Shed Bingo • Clerihan Community Hall  20:00 Darts Night • Join a team or bring yours • Halfway House  21:00 Fred's Session • Eclectic jam session: tunes, poems, jokes; now with a piano! • Fozzy's 

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21:30 Groove Republic • 4-piece band: soul, funk, rock, and disco • Wheat Bar & Bistro  Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls @ Raheen House Hotel

21:30 Hair of the Dog • Live music • Lonergan's 

Saturday 16/May 9:30–14:00 Farmers Market • St. Peter & Paul CBS  9:30 Parkrun • Walk, jog or run 5k • Gashouse Bridge  10:00–16:00 Foraging Walk & Native Plant Dyeing Workshop • With Lucy Moore & Neil Dennehy • Museum of Hidden History  11:00–11:45 National Drawing Day • Explore portraiture in response to our exhibition, STAC at 30; also at 14:00 & 15:30 • STAC 

22:00 Conor Ocean • Live music in the front bar • The Coachman  22:00 Dom O'Driscoll • Live music • Carey's  22:00 Loose Cannons • Rock 'n' Roll 4-piece • The Coachman 

Sunday 17/May 14:30–17:30 Sunday Whist Drives • Beginners welcome, no partner needed • Clonmel Bridge Centre  17:00 Paul Watchorn • From The Dublin Legends, formerly The Dubliners • The Coachman  19:30 James Downey • Live music • Gleeson's  20:30 Shredder's Sit Down Sessions • A relaxing evening of music with Louis & Derek, bring your instruments! • Lonergan's 

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Tuesday 19/May 10:00–12:00 Fethard Men's Shed • Fethard Town Park  10:30–12:30 Clonmel Craft Circle • Group for people who love crafting • Clonmel Library  10:30–12:30 Horticulture Workshops • 8-week course • Glenconnor Comm. Mental Health Ctr  14:00–16:00 Bridge Club • Clonmel Bridge Centre  20:00 Trivia Tuesday • Think you’re smarter than the table beside you? Prove it • Lonergan's  20:15 Bachata Dance • Class for Beginners • The Coachman  

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Upcoming

20:30 Social Dancing • Live music

by Peter Burke • Fethard Ballroom

22/May Guided Walking Tour Programme • Deadline for applications to deliver a walking tour •  julia.walsh@tipperarycoco.ie

14:00 Solidarity with Palestine • Come stand with the people of Palestine • Main Guard 

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15:30 We Brought the Summer with Us • Selection of Irish songs & local poems performed by soprano Bryony Morison • Cl. Library 

Monday 18/May

20:00 Fethard Choral Group • New members always welcome • Pres. Convent Chapel, Fethard 

19:00 Clonmel Camera Club • Meeting • The Coachman 

14:00 Junior Chess Club • For kids who want to level up their skills • Clonmel Library 

20:30 SJP • Live DJ • Gleeson's  21:30 DJ John • Live DJ • Bennigan's  21:30 Dave Fitz • Live & acoustic • Harney's Final Furlong, Clerihan  21:30 James Downey • Live Music • Wheat Bar & Bistro  21:30 The Irish Claddagh • Live music • Lonergan's 

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20:30 Sunday Tunes • Live DJ on the night • Gleeson's  10:00–12:00 Bridge Club • Social games of bridge, refreshments • Clonmel Bridge Centre 

20:00 Ballroom Dancing Classes • For beginners and improvers • Fethard Ballroom  

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20:00 Monday Bingo • Hillview Sports Club  21:00 Gleeson's Open Jam • Jam session • Gleeson's 

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21:00 Ryans and Friends • Trad session, bringing the best of Irish traditional music • Baker's 

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Tributes paid to business owners as popular Thurles restaurant closes Warm tributes have been paid to Geraldine and Gary Roche following the announcement this week that their popular restaurant Ryan’s Daughter has closed after fifty years in business.

Located on O’Donovan Rossa Street, the popular restaurant was renowned for great food, a lovely atmosphere and always a warm welcome for the customers who numbered many throughout the week, but especially at the weekends.

Ryan’s Daughter was a frequent destination for workers in the community at lunchtime and Geraldine and Gary were always on hand to ensure that the customer got exactly what they wanted. It was also a popular coffee shop location for those

seeking a cuppa at mid-morning or mid-afternoon and sweet treats were always available if desired.

The couple said this week: “So after fifty years in business it is now time to go and retire. We want to thank the great people of Thurles and surrounding area for their wonderful support over many years. Great days, Munster finals, one All Ireland hurling final not to mention the old Féiles - fantastic times. Ryan’s Daughter restaurant was a meeting place for young and old, almost like a pub with no beer. We wish our great staff the very best for the future. Now looking forward to the next chapter in our lives.”

The restaurant was described as being “unique” by one customer

who extended a warm tribute to Gary and Geraldine this week.

Another pointed out that the restaurant had great staff at all times who were always very courteous and professional, but warm in their approach to customers.

“Ryan’s Daughter Restaurant had a great reputation in Thurles and I have to say for many years it really had the best presented shopfront in the town. Enjoy the well-deserved rest Gary and Geraldine- Ryan’s Daughter Restaurant will be missed in Thurles,” said another local who paid tribute.

In the photo Geraldine and Gary are pictured receiving an award for the best shop front from Refresh Thurles’ John Lanigan and Tommy Barrett.

Ursuline choir wins Post Primary School of the Year award

Huge congratulations to Ursuline Secondary School in Thurles’ Cecilian Choir on their incredible achievement in winning the prestigious Post Primary School Choir of the Year title at Navan Choral this week.

This exceptional group of dedicat-

ed singers, from 1st to 6th Year, showcased outstanding talent, commitment, and passion in a truly unforgettable performance.

Under the direction of Hannah Crowley and Deborah Quinn, their hard work and musical excellence shone through, earning

this well-deserved recognition.

Thurles Ursuline Secondary School is immensely proud of each and every member of the choir for representing the school so magnificently. It is a fantastic accomplishment and a moment to celebrate.

Suir Haven thank you

Suir Haven Cancer Support Service in Thurles has expressed a heartfelt thank you to the Fitzpatrick family, Holycross, who raised the magnificent sum of €11,315 for North Tipperary Hospice.

Pictured recently at the presenta-

tion to Eileen Kennedy, Secretary North Tipperary Hospice and Tricia O’Dwyer, Director of Services Suir Haven, are Jim Fitzpatrick, husband of the late Nora, together with her children Tara, Elaine, Alan and Tracy, as well as

Nora’s brothers and sisters, their partners and grandchildren.

All money raised goes to provide services to clients free of charge when they need it most.

Well done to all concerned.

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Thurles Musical Society announces cast for Come from Away Thurles Musical Society has announced its cast for the September production of Come From Away which runs in the Premier Hall from 10-12 September.

The show which is centered around the town of Gander in Newfoundland to where 38 planes destined for the US on 9/11 were diverted carrying 7,000 passengers, is a triumph of humanity as the trials and tribulations of the passengers and the locals combine to make the very best out of an unprecedented situation.

This is TMS’ second show of the season and following on from the tremendous success of the Hunchback of Notre Dame back in March, it is expected that there will be enormous interest in this production which is being directed by Oliver Hurley, with Mary Rose McNally as Musical Director. Anthony Kirby returns as Stage Manager while Rita Callanan will be the Stage Director.

There are only twelve people on stage for this show and having had enormous interest in participation, Oliver Hurley had the unenviable task of choosing

the parts. The cast features: Nina Scott, Denise King, Cathy Keane, Fiona Delaney, Linda Ryan, Orla Purcell, Mark Condren, Frank Tuohy, John Hayes, Jack Shanahan, Barry Derby and Ben Collins - a stellar line-up of well known and highly respected performers.

Patrons should note that this show runs only for three evenings and, poignantly, the Friday performance coincides with the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The characters in the musical are based on actual Gander residents and the stranded travellers they housed and fed.

After a successful pre-Broadway run, it opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 12, 2017, and became a critical and box office success.

A live recording of the production was released on September 10, 2021, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The Broadway production closed on October 2, 2022, after playing 25 previews and 1,669 regular performances. It has had successful runs in several countries, including playing 1,048 performances on the West End in London.

At the 71st Tony Awards, the musical was nominated for seven awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Jenn Colella, winning for Best Direction of a Musical for Christopher Ashley. At the 2019 Laurence Olivier Awards, it was nominated for nine awards and won three, including Best New Musical.

Thurles Musical Society will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving and Remembrance on Friday evening in the Ursuline Convent Chapel to mark 75 years in existence. An open invitation is extended to all members, past and present, to families of members, to patrons and anybody associated with the Society in any way. Mass begins at 7:30pm and afterwards the group will adjourn to The Monks in Mitchell Street, Thurles to watch the DVD of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Again, all are welcome to come along.

So, there is much to look forward to in Thurles when the show features in the Premier County for the first time. Make sure to keep the show dates free.

Clancy Award presented at SETU Pres’ girls into Pangae Maths

Competition

A Thurles company was once again delighted to support and celebrate the Clancy Award South East Technological University recognising outstanding Industrial Placement performance on the BSc Hons in Construction Management and Engineering programme.

This year’s event showcased an exceptionally high standard, with students delivering clear, thoughtful and insightful presentations on their placement experiences. The contribution and guidance of the lecturers was evident throughout,

reflecting the strength of the programme and the support behind each student’s development.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners: Matthew Keogh, Cormac Murray and Méabh O’Connor At Clancy, the company is very proud of their long standing relationship with SETU. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals by combining academic excellence with real world experience.

A sincere thanks to John O’Shaughnessy and Declan Fitzpatrick for representing Clancy on the day and presenting the awards. Their continued involvement highlights the importance the company places on supporting emerging talent within the industry.

The discussions on the day reinforced a key message that Clancy strongly believes is - that leadership, communication, empathy and emotional intelligence are just as important as technical ability in building successful careers in construction.

Congratulations to Presentation Secondary School Thurles girls, Meabh Treacy who is in 5th Year and Mae Kennedy in 2nd Year on their outstanding achievement in

qualifying for the National Final of the Pangea Maths Competition from over 5,000 entries nationwide.

They proudly represented the

Presentation school this week at the final held in Dublin City University. This is a fantastic accomplishment, and the school is very proud of both students.

May Rosary The Rosary will be recited each evening during the month of May at Bóthar na Naomh Grotto at 6.00 p.m. All are welcome.

May Procession The annual May Procession takes place this Wednesday May 13th, 7.00 p.m., Loughtagalla Park. All are welcome to come along.

Newly Baptised

Liam Michael Schulte, Killinan.

Recently Deceased Michael Lyons, Quarry Lodge, Lr. Mitchell Street.

Paddy Ryan, Butter Avenue.

Margaret Meskell, née Manton, Ardmayle West, formerly Lowergate, Cashel.

Mary Boilson, née Ryan, Lahardan, Two-Mile-Borris.

Maura Griffin, née O’Leary, Bishopstown, Cork formerly

Clongour.

Joan Corrigan, née Kennedy, Pearl River, New York.

ANAM CARA Meeting The organisation that supports bereaved parents monthly meeting takes place on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7.30pm in the Horse and Jockey Hotel. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@ anamcara.ie

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Athletes setting their watches as they wait for the start of the Ballygowan 10K Road Race on Sunday, May 11, 2003 in Clonmel.

The Gordonaires choir from Clonmel who sang at the Abymill 15th Anniversary Concert in Fethard on May 9, 2003. The Gordonaires rehearse weekly in Clonmel and their policy is, ‘Singing for pleasure without Pressure’.

Athletes from Newtown Upper National School, Carrick-on-Suir, photographed at the Cidona Primary Schools Cross Country held in Clonmel on October 22, 2003.

Donna Nagle, Clonmel Athletic Club, presenting the ‘Elizabeth McCarthy Perpetual Shield’ to Alan Ward, representing Clonmel High School team, winners of the overall boys team at the Cidona Post Primary School Cross Country Races held on November 27, 2003 in Clonmel. Also in the photograph is Peter McCarthy (right), who donated the trophy in memory of his wife, a former member of Clonmel Athletic Club.

Photographed above on Thursday, December 18, 2003, are some of the large group of children and adults that joined the Pheasant Pluckers to sing carols on the streets of Fethard to raise funds for the Central Remedial Pupils from Comeragh College, Carrick-on-Suir, photographed at the Cidona Post Primary School Cross Country Clinic’s ‘Santa Bear Appeal’. This was the Pheasant Pluckers 9th year organising the event.

Races held on November 27, 2003 in Clonmel.

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Group of past pupils photographed at their ‘Class of 1966 Reunion’ from 5th and 6th classes at Scoil Mhuire Na n’Aingeal, Clonmel. The reunion was held at Raheen House, Clonmel, on October 25, 2003, where some of the girls attending hadn’t met in 37 years.

Athletes from Grangemockler National School, photographed at the Cidona Primary Schools Cross Country in Clonmel on October 22, 2003.

Irish international soccer player Nial Quinn and Tipperary hurler, Conor Gleeson, photographed with pupils at the raising of their ‘Green Flag’ award at Ballinure National School on June 12, 2003.

The Tipperary Primary Game hurling team selected to play Clare at the opening national hurling championship game on May 25, 2003. Back L to R: Viv Dooley (Cloughjordan National School), Tom Butler (Ballinure National School), John Kennedy (Inch), Shane Delaney (Drum), Daniel Fennessey (Holycross), Finbar Horgan (Sts peter and Pauls), John Sheedy (Portroe), Noel McGrath (Loughmore), James Barry (Upperchurch), Mark Power (St. Marys CBS Clonmel), Pat Conway (Kilruane), Michael Heffernan (New Inn National School).

Front L to R: Patrick Maher (Rathcabbin), Tom Ryan (Templederry), James McLoughney (Carraig), Ciarán Duggan (Lorrha), Padraig Kelly (Puckane), Sean McCormack (Borrisoleigh), Anthony Grace (Carrick-on-Suir CBS) and Padraig Heffernan (Clonoulty).

Tipperary Southern and District League team who played Kilkenny League in the Oscar Traynor InterLeague semifinal at Derdimus Park, Kilkenny, on Saturday, May 5, 2003. The Tipp lads played holders Kilkenny off the park for most of the one hundred and ten minutes played and yet had to rely on the first sudden death kicks in a penalty shoot-out to go through, winning 4-3 on penalties. Back L to R: Ronan Stanley, Tony Scully, Paul Tobin, James Walsh, John Shanahan, Paul Scully, Kevin O’Sullivan, John Walsh, Colin Hayes. Front L to R: Ian Cleary, Kevin Blanche, Alan Coady, Kenneth Ryan, David Horan, Aaron Moroney, Sean Cummins and Richie Ryan.

On Sunday, May 11, 2003, FM104 Sports Presenter, Adrian Barry, joined the hundreds of runners, walkers and wheelchair entrants, who took to the streets of Clonmel to participate in the annual Ballygowan 10K Mini Marathon.

Sheltering from a downpour before the start of the Ballygowan 10K run were Clonmel AC athletes L to R: Tommy Cahill, Willie Leahy and Eamonn Crowley.

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I Pat Breen wish to apply to the above planning authority for full planning permission to construct a new shed with drive on my site, and all associated siteworks at Longford, Aherlow, 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.

I Myles Coughlan wish to apply to the above planning authority for retention permission for an as constructed animal shed with underground slatted slurry tank, and retention permission for an as constructed unfinished stable building, and permission to complete the construction of the stables and all associated site works at Moanvaun, Cappawhite, 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.

Application is being made to the above authority for permission to make renovations to existing garage space and convert to living space, permission also to construct a first floor extension over the existing Garage as extension to the existing dwelling at 25 Western Road Signed Tom Ryan 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.

Thomas Duggan is seeking Permission for the construction of 2 no. poultry houses, service rooms, feed bins, roof mounted solar panels, and ancillary works (i.e. concrete and hardcore yards, SUDS percolation areas and effluent tank). Revisions to the existing farm entrance, all for agricultural purposes only at Currenstown House, Currenstown, 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 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 submission 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 the application.

Signed: Christopher Kinghan (Agent) Carricknagoan, Coolderry PO, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. A81 E720.

, I Erin Ryan intend to apply for permission for a development at Ballyboy, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary E41C928. The development will consist of the Renovation and Extension of existing dwelling to include removal of existing cottage roof and construction of a new roof with an increased height of 850 mm to accommodate a loft storage area, new windows to side gables, new entrance door and bathroom window to front elevation.

Construct a one and half storey rear extension to accommodate a hallway, kitchen/dining area, and bedroom at ground floor level, two bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level. Replace existing septic tank with a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area.

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 at the above office 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 Auth¬ority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I Tim Mc Loughlin intend to apply for permission for development comprising :the refurbishment and alteration of an existing single storey dwelling to a dormer dwelling; including the renewal of the roof and reconstruction of the chimney stack incorporating new dormer windows on the north elevation; demolition of existing single storey extension on the north elevation and construction of two storey gable extension in its place; Alteration of existing window opes and positioning in north and south elevations; construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling; insertion of 4 no. velux windows in south roof elevation; installation of a wastewater treatment system and associated percolation area, and all boundary treatments and ancillary works at Knockeravoola, Knockcurraghbola Commons Townland, Upperchurch, Thurles Co. Tipperary E41R6F9.

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 to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

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Take notice that I, Alan Condon, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission for a Dwelling, Garage, Effluent Treatment System, Entrance and all associated site works at Curragh, Ardfinnan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. This Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to this application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission

We, MacRoads Ltd, intend to apply to the above planning authority for planning permission for a) a new commercial shed for servicing our vehicles, b) car parking, c) two gas storage tanks, d) two fuel tanks, and d) a wash area for our vehicles at Wallers Lot, Cashel.

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 Tipperary County Council We, Rory Skeath and Vivian Kenneally intend to apply to the above authority for permission for the construction of a rear extension to the existing dwelling with an internal floor area of approximately of 54 sq.m. The removal of the existing garage and its replacement with a new larger domestic garage over existing footprint, with an internal floor area of approximately 36 sq.m.

Modifications to the existing entrance walls and piers and installation of cast iron railings to top of existing boundary wall and installation of new wider entrance gate. The construction of new external entrance steps to the front of the existing dwelling. The removal of the existing chimney structure and installation of a new flue system. The installation of two new rooflights to the front roof elevation and associated works at Rivendell, Loughtally, 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.

PLANNING NOTICES PLANNING NOTICES Tipperary County Council I June Nugent, intend to apply to the above Authority for Retention Planning Permission for an existing extension to an existing dwelling as well as Planning Permission for a ground mounted solar panel installation - & All associated site development works at Knockbrit, Fethard, 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.

Tipperary County Council I David Browne wish to apply to the above planning authority for full planning permission for change of use of my existing private dwelling to short-term holiday accommodation and all associated siteworks at Barrack Street, Bansha, Tipperary. 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 Tipperary County Council I Imelda Prendergast, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission to construct a dwelling, entrance, waste water treatment system - and all associated site development works at Tullow, Ardfinnan, 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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We, Golden Dale Unlimited Company, are applying for planning permission to upgrade the wastewater treatment system serving our dwelling, including provision of a new tertiary treatment system and infiltration treatment area, and field boundary adjustment at Killough Gatelodge, Clohoge, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The Gatelodge site is the entrance for Killough Castle which is on the Register of Protect Structures Ref. TRPS1029.

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.

Frank Hanninan intends to apply to Tipperary County Council for Permission to construct (i) cubicle shed with underground slatted tank & Loose shed (iii) meal bin and water tank (iv) Outside mixing point and all associated site works. Permission for demolition of cubicle shed is also required at Middlequarter, Newcastle, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

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

Signed by : Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211)

Permission is sought by DDR Investments Ltd. for the following works at The Ormonde Centre, Gladstone Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Changes to previously approved permission ref. 2560017, comprising of the omission of alterations to rear elevation (West) to Mary Street Car Park.

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

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application.

The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

Further Information/Revised Plans has been submitted by Maria & Padraig Murphy for development at Knocka, Drom, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, in relation to planning reference number 2561335. That significant further information/ revised plans in relation to the application have been furnished to the Planning Authority, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Authority during public opening hours, and A submission or observation in relation to the significant further information/revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper and site notices by the planning authority

Clonmel Town Football Club intend to apply for Permission for the following development at Clonmel Town Football Club, Dr. Pat O’Callaghan Sports Complex, Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: a) Erection of Sports Flood Lighting to playing pitch and training areas. b) Associated site development works.

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

I, PJ Cussen, intend to apply to the above planning authority for planning permission to import brownfield soil and stone By-Product in the context of 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 and greenfield soil and stone By-Product as defined in the National By-Product Criteria for Greenfield Soil and Stone (BPN002/2024) to raise the level of existing lands in order to improve the agricultural value of the site and all associated site works at Garyshane, Donohill, 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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Tipperary County Council

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I, John Russell, wish to apply to the above authority for retention permission to retain the following:1) Alterations to existing agricultural entrance.

2) All associated site works at Gortderrybeg, Roscrea, 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: McHugh Glynn & Associates (0504) 31142.

We, Rosegreen Development Association, intend to apply to the above planning authority for planning permission for a new semi covered canopy over part of the existing walkway at the GAA pitch and changes to the boundary fence at Rosegreen, Cashel, 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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“Stroll Down Memory Lane” Draws Huge Crowd in Tipperary Town The “Stroll Down Memory Lane” event, held in the marquee at Bank Place, Tipperary Town, on Wednesday, May 6th, proved to be one of the most enjoyable and successful social gatherings of the local festival season. Organised as part of the Tipperary Music Festival programme, the afternoon attracted a very large attendance and created a wonderful atmosphere of music, nostalgia, friendship and community spirit.

The event was the brainchild of the Tipperary Music Festival committee and in particular John O’Brien of O’B’s, Kilross, whose vision and enthusiasm helped bring the occasion to life.

Designed especially for the over60s, the gathering provided an opportunity for people to come together for an afternoon filled with song, storytelling, dancing and conversation, while enjoying complimentary refreshments in a

warm and welcoming setting.

Musical entertainment was provided by the ever-popular Eddie Golden, whose lively performance had the audience singing along from the outset. Although the Garda Band, originally advertised, were unable to attend, the entertainment programme more than compensated with a memorable contribution from Bill O’Brien, who performed a selection of songs from his recently published collection, The Lost Songs of Tipperary. His performance was warmly received and added a strong sense of local heritage and nostalgia to the afternoon.

Storytelling was provided by the acclaimed broadcaster and playwriter Jim Keane, whose humour and recollections brought many smiles and fond memories to those present. The combination of music and storytelling

created a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere throughout the marquee.

A particularly heartening aspect of the event was the attendance of many residents from local nursing homes. Their participation added greatly to the spirit of the day, with many taking to the dancefloor for much of the afternoon. The sight of so many people enjoying themselves, dancing, chatting and reliving memories was a reminder of the importance of community events that bring people together in such a positive and inclusive way.

The organisers deserve enormous credit for hosting such a successful occasion. “Stroll Down Memory Lane” was more than simply an entertainment event; it was a celebration of community, friendship and shared memories, and one that will long be remembered by all who attended.

94 years young John Dawson, takes to the floor with Michelle Noonan (Deerpark Nursing Home) at the ‘Stroll Down Memory Lane’ event.

A full Festival Marquee enjoy music, chat and refreshments at the ‘Stroll Down Memory Lane’ event.

Attendees at the Tipperary Town Music Festival event enjoying the music of Eddie Golden.

John O’Brien, Stevie O’Donnell, Eddie Golden, Stephen Ryan and Eamon Ryan are pictured at the Festival Marquee for the ‘Stroll Down Memory Lane’ event.

Bill O’Brien performing a song from his book ‘The Lost Songs of Tipperary’ at an event at the Tipperary Festival Marquee

John Grogan, Bansha and USA, and Bill O’Brien are pictured outside the Festival Marquee during the ‘Stroll Down Memory Lane’ event

Bill O’Brien performed songs from his book ‘The Lost Songs of Tipperary’ at the event at the Tipperary Festival Marquee

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Bealtaine reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for staff of Tipperary Town Library Staff from Tipperary Town Library were honoured to be invited to a Bealtaine reception at Áras an Uachtaráin hosted

by Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly. Library Manager Catherine Fogarty said that they were delighted to be invited to the Áras. “It was fantastic to meet so many people from

communities all over Ireland, including those involved in Libraries, arts, culture and community work. There was amazing food, great entertainment and such a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the evening. We had the pleasure of chatting with President Connolly about libraries, her journey so far, life

Last evening, Saturday, the Tipperary Festival Marquee was packed to capacity as country music sensation Nathan Carter delivered a high-energy performance that had the huge crowd singing and dancing from start to finish. The atmosphere inside the marquee was electric, with festival-goers of all ages enjoying a memorable night of music and entertainment.

Adding to the occasion was an outstanding support performance from the brilliant young local group High Times, whose

lively set and impressive musicianship received a tremendous reception from the audience.

Their appearance highlighted the wealth of young musical talent in the locality and set the perfect tone for the evening ahead.

The packed marquee, enthusiastic crowd, and superb performances combined to create one of the standout nights of this year’s Tipperary Festival, once again demonstrating the festival’s importance as a major social and cultural event for the community.

in Áras an Uachtaráin and of course a little bit about sport too! We may have even tried to convince her to launch next year’s Bealtaine Festival in Tipperary Town Library....so watch this space!”, concluded Catherine. A truly memorable day celebrating Bealtaine through community, creativity and connection.

Catherine Fogarty, Manager of Tipperary Town Library and Staff Member, Majella Molloy Hickey are pictured chatting to President Catherine Connolly in Áras an Uachtaráin

Nathan Carter Brings the House Down at the Tipperary Festival

Nathan Carter on stage at the 2026 Tipperary Festival

Happy festival goers for Nathan Carter at the Tipperary Festival

High Times performing at the Tipperary Festival

Fans waiting for Nathan Carter at the Tipperary Festival Marquee

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THE VIEW by Noel Dundon

A huge week ahead for senior, U20 and minor hurlers with Clare x2 and Limerick on the horizon; footballers Tailteann Cup boost On the eve of a defining Munster Senior Hurling Championship battle such as next Saturday evening in FBD Semple Stadium when Clare come to town to save their season, Tipperary’s management team must ignite more than preparation — they must ignite fire.

These are the nights that shape careers, carve names into county folklore and test the very soul of a panel. In the dressing room before throwin, management’s words must cut through the tension like steel: fearless, passionate and utterly uncompromising - a quick recap of the resolve and nerve shown against the same opposition in Cusack Park twelve months ago should suffice to suggest those qualities are still very much abundant in the Premier dressingroom.

The first message must be one of absolute belief. Players need to be reminded that they are not stepping into the arena by accident - they are All-Ireland champions after all. Every savage training session in winter rain, every gym session, every sacrifice and setback has forged them for this moment. Management must drive home the reality that pressure is not a burden — it is a privilege. This is where warriors reveal themselves in all their glory. Rivalries in Munster are built on ferocity, pride and history, but history remembers only those brave enough to seize the moment next Saturday evening is one such moment.

Clarity and purpose must follow belief. In championship hurling there can be no hesitation, no drifting minds and no passengers. Every player must know their role and execute it with ruthless conviction. Management will be hammering

home the importance of relentless work rate, disciplined tackling and intelligent decision-making when lungs burn and legs tighten. Games of this magnitude are not won by fancy speeches or highlight-reel scores alone — they are won in the dirty battles for breaking ball, in the courage to track runners and in the refusal to yield an inch.

They are won when the game trickles in to time added on and when the opposition has one last gasp effort to secure something from the outcome. Note how Cork staved off the Waterford sortee upfield on Saturday evening in Walsh Park - two weeks before, we didn’t.

Emotion, meanwhile, must be controlled like a blade. Munster championship clashes can descend into chaos if players lose focus. Management will be demanding composure in the storm.

Let the opposition roar, let the crowd rise, let the hits thunder — but remain ice-cold in thought and ruthless in execution. Great teams thrive in hostile environments because they trust one another when the game hangs by a thread. Can we recover the kind of clinical thinking which saw Kilkenny and Cork fall against us in the All-Ireland semi-final and final last year?

Leadership is another pillar management must awaken. Senior players must drag standards upward through sheer example, while younger players must be unleashed without fear. In these moments, courage is contagious. One huge tackle, one fearless catch or one selfless turnover can electrify an entire team. We have not seen enough big-statement individual moments so far in this campaign - we will need to see them on Saturday

evening.

Above all, management will be leaving the panel with one final truth before they hit the green sward of Semple Stadium: no man wins a Munster championship battle alone. It demands unity, sacrifice and a willingness to empty every ounce of heart and energy for the blue and gold jersey.

When the whistle blows, tactics matter — but spirit, belief and collective hunger often matter more.

Saturday’s game will define this panel of players. Win, and the goal of getting out of Munster remains alive. Lose and the task becomes impossible. So, it’s winner takes all. Clare or Tipp. Still alive or obituaries being written. Title defence still on, or another failure to retain the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Championship hurling. Proper knock-out stuff. The players will be ready - supporters also need to be.

Get there and shout them on.

Munster Finals here we come Only three times in the past has Tipperary managed to put back-to-back All-Ireland U21 titles together - the ‘79,’80 and ‘81 sequence; and the 2018, 2019 run. The story is a lot more healthy in Munster with Tipp having successfully defended their provincial crown on eight occasions. But, on Wednesday evening in Limerick against Clare, Brendan Cummins’ men can make it three-inrow of Munster titles for only the third time in Tipperary’s history. The other two occasions were back in 1979,’80’ and ‘81 captained by Michael Doyle, PJ Maxwell and Philip Kennedy; and then again in 1983, ‘84 and ‘85 when Denis Finnerty,

Donal Kealy and Michael Scully got to hoist the silverware.

Will these stats matter to the players as they enter the arena on Wednesday evening? Probably not. You could argue that any of those winning teams - and many a losing one as well - played a much more pleasing brand of hurling than is currently being promoted. But, in a game driven by results Cummins and co are up there with the best of them, even if their detractors are lining up with the knives sharpened and the ammunition on stand-by.

Winning these underage championships means a lot and it is the same with the minors in their final against Limerick on Friday evening as they bid for a 43rd provincial crown - Tipp has 22 All-Ireland titles won in the grade. Limerick, by contrast, are seeking their 10th Munster title but they have not won an All-Ireland since 1984 - Tipp have seven All-Ireland titles won since then. Perhaps it is in this context that Michael ‘Babs’ Keating expressed his fears for Limerick in the coming years - the conveyor belt has slowed down considerably. They could do with winning the final on Friday night - James Woodlocks men will not be accommodating any such thoughts.

Best of luck to the minors and U20’s.

Elsewhere the Tailteann Cup victory in Sligo for the senior footballers was a real shot in the arm for the code in the county and proves that there is still plenty to play for in the season. Winning on the road is never easy and the two point victory is very significant.

More from THE VIEW anon.

Kilfeacle and District RFC win against Bandon in Munster Junior Challenge Final Bandon R.F.C. 8 -17 Kilfeacle and District R.F.C. Why do supporters of Munster Junior Rugby stand in rain sodden fields, leaning sideways into gale force winds, with umbrellas being whipped inside out, wearing numerous layers of clothes over our thermals and under a mix mash of gloves, scarves, hats, caps, hoods, mittens, wellingtons and boots? On days that Brass Monkeys wouldn’t even venture out of bed! In conditions that Artic explorers wouldn’t survive more than mere minutes! Is it because we are assured that every contest we see is going to be a classic? That every gladiator who enters the arena is going to be of the highest standard, a beacon of fitness and conditioning, without fear or doubt in their heart’s and with a mental focus that would overwhelm any extremist. Why do we give up our time, time that could be spent in more comfortable pursuits, more profitable endeavours! Time that could be spent with loved ones or enhancing our parenting skills to ensure that our offspring achieve all those unrealistic goals we set them, goals we never achieved ourselves! Why are we elated by victory, shattered by defeat, infuriated by errors, disgusted by ineptitude, bemused by decisions, disappointed by reality, satisfied by good fortune and philosophi-

cal about bad luck?

Is it because we no longer can or never were able to play? Is it because it makes us feel like we belong? Is it because we can live vicariously through their efforts?

Are we there for the team or for one particular individual? Is this a stepping stone for an up and coming or is it one final hurrah for a wily old veteran? What drives us on to stand there and scream until our voices are gone and our throats are sore? Always knowing better than the opposition, the coaches, the referees, the linesmen and even the players.

Seldom happy with the team selection and never happy with the tactics. What drives us on when we are seldom if ever happy? Well for Kilfeacle supporters it is days like Friday 8th of May 2026, in a venue such as Lansdowne (CBC Grounds) against opposition of the calibre of Bandon! In the final of the Munster Junior clubs Challenge cup Final!

For their last game of the season Kilfeacle were looking to collect their third piece of silverware to add to the Junior League and Garryowen Cup titles. Kilfeacle were locking horns with Bandon in the Munster Junior Clubs’ Challenge Cup decider at Lansdowne, a repeat of the 2017 final, which Kilfeacle won by 12

points to 10. Kilfeacle and District RFC hold the record for the most titles in this competition, as they have previously won the trophy in 1992, 1995, 2010 and 2017.

By the time the 7:45 kick off came around, the large throng of travelling support from Kilfeacle coupled with the vocal Bandon support had worked up a fever pitch of an atmosphere. Kilfeacle had a game plan and that was to start at high tempo, to score early and subdue the opposing support. Things sometimes go to plan! The game was played with great spirit and commitment with a lot of free flowing moves and running of the ball and Kilfeacle started well and were matching their opponents. After 7 minutes Kilfeacle and District, through the boot of Luke Heuston, had fired a penalty attempt between the posts and put Kilfeacle ahead, 3 points to 0. On the 17th minute mark Kilfeacle’s territorial dominance was awarded when after numerous phases of play they pushed over to score in the corner, scored

by Ricky Whitney. Kilfeacle’s conversion attempt by Luke Heuston was successful and they were now 10-0 ahead. Bandon did not seem too phased by this score and put together their best period of play which five minutes later saw them only five yards

from their opponents try line with a lineout. Bandon lost the ball in contact from the throw in and the reliving kick went bouncing back into their own half. Bandon did not ease off on the pressure and after wave after wave of attacks Kilfeacle’s defence had still stood firm and Kilfeacle managed to hold Bandon scoreless for the entire first half. The scoreboard read 10 – 0 to Kilfeacle as the half time whistle sounded.

The second half started with Kilfeacle, buoyed by their late first half performance and a huge travelling support, on the ascendancy.

Similar to the first half they were able to convert their territorial advantage to points on the scoreboard with another try scored by Bryan McLaughlin and converted

by Luke Heuston on the 60th minute mark. After 60 minutes Bandon started to stamp their mark on the game and spent the next 7 minutes in the opponent’s half but to no avail as they met with a very stout and courageous Kilfeacle defence. In 67th minute Bandon were awarded a penalty straight in front of the posts just outside Kilfeacle’s 22. To Bandon’s credit the penalty was kicked by Daniel Coughlan to open their account, 17-3. On the 69th minute mark Kain Donnellan reduced the deficit to nine points, with a

try. The scoreboard now read 17 points to 8 which meant that the long range conversion attempt was crucial to bring the gap to just 7 points. It was missed. This was a devastating blow to the Bandon side, one they never managed to recover from. Bandon once again attacked and were on top.

Kilfeacle were doing everything to stop Bandon from scoring. With only 3 minutes remaining and Bandon on the attack deep inside the Kilfeacle 22, Kilfeacle were awarded a penalty. Luke Heuston’s relieving kick found touch inside the Bandon half. Kilfeacle kept control of the ball for the remaining minutes. Then Kilfeacle were awarded another penalty. To the supporters disbelief the ball was tapped and kicked to touch but disbelief turned to relief followed by ecstasy when the final whistle sounded to leave the final score at 17 points to 8 in favour of Kilfeacle and a historic victory was in the bag.

As they had done all season, Kilfeacle looked a formidable team when they were playing as a unit. Kilfeacle’s love affair with this particular competition goes on and in Lansdowne (CBC Grounds) on Friday the 8th of May 2026 another chapter was written. A perfect end to an excellent season. Every player wore

the blue of Kilfeacle and District RFC with pride and did the club proud. The coaches have asked that no one person be singled out as this was a squad effort. Team captain Kevin Kinane asked that the coaching and backroom staff get the mention they more than deserve. Everyone at the club was delighted with the result and the achievement. We are a small club with a big heart, a club that dares to dream. This historic win means that Kilfeacle have extended their position at the top of the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup honour’s list, with five success’s. The team as ever are proud and humbled by the amount of support they receive and hope that their supporters will continue to come along and support the “Boys in Blue” in the seasons to come.

Kilfeacle’s squad on the day consisted of 1 Adam Farrelly, 2 Richard Whitney, 3 Daniel Lambe, 4 Thomas Fogarty, 5 Bob Purcell, 6 Rian Doody, 7 Bryan McLaughlin, 8 Kevin Kinane, 9 Gavin Heuston, 10 Luke Heuston, 11 Kevin Doyle, 12 Jacques van Wyngaardt, 13 Muiri Lambe, 14 Ben Farrelly, 15 Darren Lowry, 16 James Ryan, 17 Diarmuid O’Donnell, 18 Simon Barry, 19 Cormac Ryan, 20 Gavin McCormack, 21 Killian Noonan and 22 James Hogan.

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News from the Community Moyne/Templetuohy Condolences Sincere condolences to the families, relatives, neighbours, and friends of Bob Hall, Killenaule, Tom Costigan, Clonakenny, Mary Shanahan (née Troy), Chicago and late of Kylemakill and Margaret Meskell (née Manton), Ardmayle West and Lowergate, Cashel.

Templetuohy Bingo Continues in Templetuohy Community Centre each Thursday night at 8.30pm and your support would be very much appreciated.

Moyne Bridge Club The competition for the President’s prize was played on April 21st & April 28th. Warmest congratulations to John Joe Butler, who was a clear winner, leaving the rest of the competitors trailing behind. 2nd Michael Ryan, Gortnahoe, 3rd Kathleen Ryan, 4th Michael Ryan, Ballymoreen, 5th Lisa Dunne, 6th Michael Kennedy, 7th Michael Ryan, Borrisoleigh, 8th Brendan Kennedy, Joint 9th Kay Hennessy & Phil Dunne, 10th Mary Moore.

Community-led Solar PV Initiative A solar Meitheal brings local homeowners, businesses, and community groups to collectively plan and deliver a shared solar PV project at village/parish scale, thereby reducing the cost.

It builds knowledge, skills, and awareness within the community through workshops, peer learning, and participation, helping to identify the best solar PV solutions. It enables communities to generate their own renewable electricity, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. The plan is to produce a model that can be

expanded across multiple villages within the Decarbonising Zone to accelerate community-led lean energy adoption. The first step is to gauge the level of interest in the community (Moyne and Templetuohy) and then develop a project to deliver the installations. A meeting will be held in Moyne Community Centre on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 8pm.

Allan Walsh (Tipperary County Council) and a representative from SEAI will attend to discuss.

Templetuohy Coursing Lotto The jackpot now stands at €7,600.

Lucky Dip winners last week were Mary Casey, Templetuohy, Margaret Kelly, Templetuohy, Bridget Loughnane, Templetuohy, Marian Healy, Castleiney.

Moyne Athletic Club Remarkable success for the club last weekend at the County Juvenile Track & Field Championships with many members amongst the medals and many relay teams in the top three. Well done to all involved which came to over 70 athletes representing the club over the two days. Best of luck to those competing this weekend in the County Juvenile B Track & Field and County Senior, Master, and U20 Track & Field Championships.

Moyne-Templetuohy LGFA Sponsored Walk The annual LGFA sponsored walk, which is the main club fundraiser for the year, takes place on Monday, May 18th.

Watch the younger players training at 6.30pm in the GAA field while walking some laps around the field. The raffle and auction will take place at 8pm in the Stand. All support appreciat-

Clogheen Corpus Christi Procession.

On Sunday 7th June the Procession will start at 4pm and proceed through the streets of Clogheen with the Holy Eucharist and proceeded by St Cathal (local saint). There will be more information on next weeks notes.

John O Gorman R.I.P. There was deep sadness with the news that John O Gorman Ballyboy East Clogheen had passes to his eternal reward

Eibhlis Purcell ed and donations of items for the raffle and auction would be most welcome.

Moyne-Templetuohy Juvenile GAA Hyrox Sim Event Fundraiser Moyne-Templetuohy Juvenile GAA Club and Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland are joining forces on Saturday June 6th to raise much needed funds for both associations. Full and Half Hyrox on the day. Open to all fitness levels. Singles/Doubles/Mixed.

Takes place in Templetuohy GAA Grounds (E41 DY02). Challenging. Fun. Competitive. CrossFit, Thurles are providing training to get everyone ready. All support appreciated. Everyone welcome.

GAA/LGFA/Camogie This week’s jackpot will be €2,500.

The six winners of the lucky dips last week were Mary Doherty, Spriggs Family, Séamus Guilfoyle, Breda Webster, Geraldine Bourke, and Paula Butler. Well done to the Junior hurlers who were victorious over Ballingarry last weekend in the County League. They now play Boherlahan Dualla in the Mid Junior League on Sunday next in Boherlahan. Best of luck to the U14’s who play Boherlahan-Dualla in the Mid Final this Thursday, May 14th, in Drombane at 6.30pm. Congratulations to the ladies U21 football team who won the County Final during the past week. Congratulations also to Lucy Ely on placing 2nd in the Munster Camogie Skills competition while representing Tipperary. U6’s commence training this week, Wednesday May 13th at the Ball Wall in the GAA grounds. Contact Mindy for more details – 087-2406177.

PJ English after a long illness. John was a great community activist, being involved in all community activities , among them, Duhill Drama Group, Duhill Community Council, GAA with his beloved Ballylooby Duhill teams. John farmed to a very high standard and reached the Pinnacle as chairman of Dairygold Co-Op. John was a great family man and was very proud dad to his three lovely girls,

Gemma, Megan and Jackie.

Father-in-Law to Peter, and new granddad to baby Ali. Adored and loving husband to Alison.

John was son of the late Daithi and Breda O Gorman, and brother to Paul, David, Eamon, Jane, Michael, Paudie and his great friend Eamon Gleeson, and all his extended family and many friends, we offer our deepest sympathies. May John rest in heavenly peace.

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Drangan/Cloneen GAA Lotto Results Tuesday May 5 2026 Numbers Drawn were 2, 3, 21, 26. No winner, but the 2 match 3 winners who won €50 each were: Michael Boland and Mary Mahoney.

Second Chance Draw for €1,000, numbers drawn were 13, 15, 20 & 26. No winner.

Next draw for an amazing Jackpot of €20,000 will be on Tuesday May 19, so don’t miss out. Play in your local shops, pubs, garages and hairdressers or on line.

Co. GAA Clubs Draw Congratulations to Sophia, Darragh and Anna Brett of Ballynennan who won €500 in the April Draw. John Horan (formerly Ballyluskey) also won €200 in that draw. The final draw in the present series will be held in Mullinahone on Friday May 29. We ask all members to bring their subscriptions up to date before then.

Tailteann Well done to Daithí Hogan and his colleagues on their victory over Sligo in the Tailteann Cup on Sunday last in Markievicz Park in Sligo. They will be back in action on Saturday May 23.

Oran Gahan and his under 20 colleagues were also in action in Sligo where they drew with Sligo and were still level after extra time. Unfortunately Sligo came out on top 5 – 3 on penalties.

Juvenile GAA Results Under 12 Football On Saturday last our under 12 footballers played Grangemockler-Ballyneale in Anner Park Cloneen. Our boys got off to a great start but Grangemockler took control in the second half.

The players in action were: Jake

Hayden, Jim O’Neill, Sean Ryan, Jack Clancy, Shay McCormack, Tiernan McMahon, Donncha Clancy, Dylan Noonan, Ross Noonan, Daniel Cullinan, Sam Healy, Fred Molloy.

On Thursday last our under 14 footballers defeated Ballyporeen by 6-11 to 1-5 in Ballyporeen.

Féile Results On Monday week last our under 15 hurlers defeated Rosegreen and Borrisileigh to qualify for the final. Unfortunately Killenaule proved too strong in the final.

Well done boys.

On Monday week last April 27 our under 12 hurlers were defeated by Carrick Davins by 3-2 to 1-4 in Davin Park Carrick on Suir.

South Tipp Minor C Football Final On Thursday evening last in Ned Hall Park Clonmel our minor footballers took on Newcastle in the South Tipp C Final. In a close game Newcastle gradually took control and won by 2-12 to 2-9. Our boys still have the Co. Championship in football and the South and Co. Hurling Championship. We compliment them on a fine performance.

Co. Leagues Our Junior B Hurlers took on Clerihan in the final round of the County League last Sunday in Clerihan. Clerihan won on a scoreline of 2-19 to 1-9.

Our Junior A Footballers take on Ballingarry on this Sunday in O’Sullivan Park Ballingarry at 12.00. A win would put us into the League Final.

GAA Fixtures Under 17 Hurling League Fixture Thurs May 14 in Portroe at 7.30

Holycross Condolences.

The death has occurred of Sean Carroll, Garrynamona, Ballycahill and Knockeen, Thurles. Predeceased by his parents John (Jack) and Johanna, brothers Tom and Ned and sister Joan. We offer our sympathy to his sister Breda Behan, his loyal friend Mary McGann, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Holycross / Ballycahill Historical Society.

Nicholas Moroney Portroe V St. Patricks Under 17 Football Fixture To be arranged in Anner Park Cloneen St. Patricks V Rosegreen Under 14 Football Fixtures Thurs May 14 in Anner Park Cloneen at 7.00 St. Patricks V Rosegreen Under 12 Hurling Fixtures Sat May 23 in Ned Hall Pk Clonmel at 10.30 Clonmel Óg V St. Patricks Sat May 30 in Anner Park Cloneen at 10.30 St. Patricks V Clerihan Tues June 2 in Anner Park Cloneen at 6.30 St. Patricks V Cahir Sat June 27 in Anner Pk Cloneen at 10.30 St. Patricks V Ballybacon Grange 2 Sat July 18 in Clonmel Sportsfield at 10.30 St. Marys 2 V St. Patricks Sat Aug 1 in Anner Park.

Cloneen at 10.30 St. Patricks V Grangemockler Sat Aug 15 in Killenaule at 10.30 Killenaule 2 V St. Patricks Under 12 Football Fixtures Sat June 6 in Anner Pk. Cloneen at 10.30 St. Patricks V Clerihan Sat June 13 in Anner Pk. Cloneen at 10.30 St. Patricks V Carrick Davins Sat June 20 in Newcastle at 10.30 Newcastle V St. Patricks Sat July 4 in Anner Pk. Cloneen at 10.30 St. Patricks V Moyle Rovers 2 Sat July 11 in Clonmel Sportsfield at 10.30 Commercials 4 V St. Patricks Sat July 25 in Clonmel Sportsfield at 10.30 Commercials 3 V St. Patricks Sat Aug 4 in Killenaule at 10.30 Killenaule 2 V St. Patricks Summer CÚL Camp Mon 13th July to Fri 17th July.

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A special event celebrating the story of Holycross Abbey and the people behind its restoration will be held in Holycross Community Centre on Saturday May 23rd at 8pm. We will present a unique evening of film, music and local history with live music from Billy Bob O’Dwyer, award-winning singer/songwriter and writer of ‘Tipperary Girl. Tickets on sale on the night, price €10, coffee/ tea and treat included. Under 12s free.

Mat Pilates with Ava. Holycross Community Centre on Tuesdays at 7pm. To book WhatsApp 087-3589988.

Padre Pio Pilgrimage 2026.

We are happy to announce that devotees of St. Pio will be welcomed back to Holycross Abbey once again for our National Pilgrimage on Sunday 31st May. Ceremonies will begin at 1.30pm with concelebrated Mass at 3pm. All are welcome

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News from the Community Ballylooby/Duhill Ballylooby/Castlegrace GAA Development lotto On May 5th 2026 No jackpot winner, next week’s jackpot €9,400. Lucky numbers drawn: 12, 20, 21 & 22.

One match three winner: Mary C. Moloney. The club extend their thanks for your continued support: Tickets available at Browne’s XL & Murphy Fuels, Clogheen. Recent 50/50 Patk Doyle Age Strong With Joanne, Physiotherapist every Tuesday evening 6:45pm in Duhill Hall. All are welcome.

Irish Speaking Classes Irish Speaking Class will continue in Duhill Hall on this Friday, May 15th at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

2026 Public Square Rosary Crusade Public Square: outside St Paul’s Community Centre, Clogheen on Saturday May 16th at 4pm.

All are welcome to pray for our Nation, Repentance & Conversion.

100 years of Myles Butchers

Kathleen Moloney

Ardfinnan Healthy & Happy retirement to Tommy Myles on his retirement, after his and the families loyal dedication to the people of Ardfinnan & surrounding areas over the last one hundred years.

Good health & happiness to all his staff going forward.

Rhododendron Walking Festival presents: Seán Keane in concert on Thursday May 28th at 8pm in St Paul’s Hall Community Hall Clogheen Pre-Show refreshments from 7pm. Tickets from Vee Valley Fruit & Veg, Clogheen. Ballyporeen Post Office or 087-2887515.

Saturday 30th May Walk 1: Heartbreak Ridge 18/ KM Walk 2: Vee Valley Loop 13/KM Walk 3: Reigh Cemetery Loop 9/KM Sunday May 31st Walk 1: The Challenge 20/KM Walk 2: Clogheen Upper Loop 12/KM Walk 3: Downhill Walk 8/KM Further details on vee.ie Sympathy

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

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 23rd June, Glengoole Church graveyard, Aglish cemetery, Thursday 25th June, Thursday 9th July, Good Shepherd cemetery, Tuesday 28th July, Fennor cemetery & Tuesday 18th August, Boulick cemetery.

First Holy Communion Congratulations to the 22 children from the 3 parish schools, Gortnahoe, Ballysloe and Glengoole, who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion last weekend in Glengoole Church.

Cashel & Emly Archdiocesan The pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from June 12th, (five nights) led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. For information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours @ 01 2410800. Assisted pilgrims contact Fr Joe Tynan, 087 2225445, New Helpers contact Jacqueline

089 4913351. Email lourdespilgrimage@cashel-emly.ie Pilates with Ruth Pilate classes continues in Glengoole Hall every Monday at 6.30pm. €10 pay as you go. To book, message 0872049418, Instagram @pilates_ruth. Bring mat and water.

Gortnahoe Bingo Bingo will continue this Saturday evening at 4.00pm with doors opening from 3.00pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game. A special thanks to all who came and supported our special bingo last Saturday.

Split the Pot Congratulations to Ann McGivern who won €250 in the Split the Pot draw last Sunday. Envelopes are available in Cahill’s Gortnahoe, Hogans Grange, Mary Willie’s, Gortnahoe Hall and any member of the committee, you can also Revolut to 0876777220. Split the Pot for May is in aid of Gortnahoe NS. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be

The death of John O’Gorman, Mitchelstown & late of Ballyboy was received with much sadness in the local area. We extend our sympathy to his wife Alison, daughters Gemma, Jackie, Megan, little granddaughter Ali son-in-law Peter, his brothers: Paul, David, Eamon, Michael & Paudie, his sister Jane, his motherin-law Anne Quane & family, extended relatives & many friends.

John’s funeral mass took place in St John the Baptist Church, Duhill, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery on Monday May 11th Sympathy is extended to the family & relatives of Marie McGrath, New Inn. Mrs. McGrath was laid to rest in Outrath Cemetery after her funeral mass in the Church of our Lady, New Inn on Thursday May 7th.

Sympathy is also extended to the husband & relatives of Esther Hyland (nee Killigrew) Grange.

Mrs Hyland was laid to rest in Grange New Cemetery after her funeral mass in St Nicholas’s Church, Grange on Tuesday May 5th. May they rest in peace.

Richard Dunne appreciated.

400 Club Draw The results for April, 1st prize €200, Gavin,Faye & Ultan Carr, c/o Sarah Cahill, Tara Drive, 2nd prize €100, Martin & Angela Campion, Graiguewood. Other prize winners were Patrick Grant, Urlingford, Barth O’Keeffe, Ballysloe, Eileen Norton, Kilcooley, Denis Large, Urlingford, Mary McCormack, Mellison, Margaret O’Mahoney, Monadreen, Thurles, Daniel Clarke, Graine & Mary Ann Norton, Longfordpass. Promoters prize winner was Mary Ryan, Gortnahoe.

‘IN OUR HANDS’ Preserving our cathedral is a fundraising campaign that we hope will encourage people to support the reroofing project by donating towards the cost of the slates. Estimated cost is €2.5m. Let us preserve our sacred Cathedral, protect its rich history and ensure it continues to inspire for generations to come! For more information visit http://www.inourhandsthurles.ie.

Thanks to all who have purchased slates since the beginning of Phase 2 Fundraising venture. Total raised to date €1,412,933

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Kilsheelan/Kilcash GAA Congratulations and well done to Ben Roche on making his debut with the Tipperary minor team against Waterford on Wednesday evening last, Tipp ran out convincing winners, also well done to Shane and Michaél on a great display in defeating Sligo in the Tailteann Cup competition in Sligo on Sunday last.

Well done to Liam and his colleagues who were so unfortunate lose out on penalties against Sligo in the U20 competition.

Co. Board Draw Again a reminder to promoters that the current draw comes to an end this month and gentle nudge to collect any outstanding dues.

Slievenamon Celtic/Kilsheelan United TSDL U16 Championship Slievenamon Celtic FC 3-1 Shanbally United FC TSDL U14 championship Slievenamon Celtic FC 6-4 Mullinahone FC Our non competitive matches got underway on the 10th taking on

Clonmel Town for the first game of the season, well done to all, great talent on show.

50/50 Draw Congratulations to Paddy Mulcahy on netting himself €245.

Well Paddy and thanks to all who support th draw on a continuous basis.. Next draw is May 23rd.

Best of luck to our Youths team who play Mullinahone on Friday 15th in the cup final, please support them.

Our A&B teams are also out at the weekend in their final game of the season.

Please keep an eye on our social media platforms for updates on our fixtures, results and news.

Kilcash Ladies Club Our next meeting is on Thursday may 21st in Kilcash community centre.

Volunteers from Clonmel Community Soup Kitchen & Free Food Bank will give a talk on the service they provide.

To supplement this service we would be grateful for donations of non-perishable food items

Sologhead ACE OF HEARTS DRAW We had no winner to our €2700 jackpot on Monday night, May 4, while the following collected the runners-up prizes, €50 to Sean Jackson Monard, €25 each to Mary Wills Cappawhite Bingo c/o Lar Keeffe, Daragh Ó Tuairisg Barna Co. Galway, Cathy Sheriden Online, Josie Quinlan Hollyford and Mary Hanly Sologhead. Two sellers prizes went to Barry Ryan (C) and Tommy Ryan (R) and the jackpot for last Monday night, May 11, increased to €2800.

SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy is extended to the Cunningham family on the passing of Mikey RIP (Monard) who following requiem mass in St. Nicholas Church this Wednesday morning, May 13, burial took place in St. Michaels Cemetery Tipperary. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Catherine, his siblings Paddy, Jimmy, Davey, Elizabeth, Nora and Eily, he will be sadly missed by his brothers

Cappawhite Tidy Towns Are holding a Coffee Morning outside Ryan’s Centra on both Friday & Saturday morning (May 15th & 16th). All support would be greatly appreciated Active Retirement Pilates will continue on Thursday next May 14th from 11am to 12

such as tinned peas and beans, soups (dried and tinned), cereals, tea, noodles, pasta etc.

Food boxes for donations are available in the Ormond Stores & Nearby shop, Kilsheelan, Kilcash hall will be open from 7.30pm on the 21st of May to receive any further donations. Thank you, please contact 0873811723 for further information Kilcash Card Game As we approach the end of another season Kilcash Community Centre Committee wish to sincerely thank all our patrons for their wonderful support throughout the year.

We conclude our season on Wednesday 13th next with a benefit night for Kilcash Ladies Club.

Confectionery , sandwiches, teas etc will be provided by the Ladies Club.

A special raffle will be held with some great prizes on offer, so don’t miss a great nights entertainment, all are welcome.

Game commencing at 8.30 sharp.

Thomas Fitzgerald

Bertie and Maurice, sisters-in-law Joan and Anne, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

SOLOGHEAD GAA Luck again deserted both our adult teams who were in action during the week having to settle for the runners-up tag in both outings. Sean Treacys were the visitors on Tuesday, May 5, for a Junior Hurling League tie and left following a one point margin victory despite having trailed for fifty minutes of the game, winning 1-22 to 2-18. It was then on to Thursday, May 6, for a Co. Football League clash with Thurles Gaels and again one point separated the sides at the final whistle as the Thurles side held out despite a late pounding

by Sologhead to emerge winners by 1-8 to 0-10.

FIXTURES Thursday, May 14, U12C Foot-

Cappawhite

Declan Geoghegan

ball, Sologhead / Emly v the Kickhams, Sologhead 7pm Friday, May 15, West Junior Hurling League, Sologhead v Eire Og, Annacarty 7.30pm Sunday, May 17, Co. Football League, Sologhead v Rosegreen, Rosegreen 12 noon Tuesday, May 19, West Junior Hurling League, Sologhead v Clonoulty / Rossmore, Sologhead 7.30pm.

ST NICHOLAS AFC In last week’s 50/50 fundraiser Nico Riordan collected the top prize of €230 and the free Christmas draw entry went to Jason Sutton. On the pitch in last Sunday’s TSDL Div 2 tie played at Bohertrime St. Nicholas again found the going tough against a Cahir Park side who ran in four goals without reply for a clear cut victory. In their final League game of the season St Nicholas have a home tie with Suirside this Sunday, May 17, which kicks off at 12 noon.

Ena Ryan Bawn

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St. Vincent De Paul Ozanam House opening hours Tuesdays 10.00 am to 12.00 noon and Thursdays 2.00pm to 3.30pm.

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

Light up Doon for Christmas May 22nd 80’s Fancy Dress table quiz in G.D’s starting at 9pm.

Money raised goes towards the Christmas lights and upcoming fair in November. Prizes for best dressed table and 1st and 2nd winners. Entry is €40 per table and all are welcome

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News from the Community New Inn/Knockgraffon New Inn Vintage Club Celebrates Community Spirit with Successful Walter Cleary Memorial Run On Sunday, May 3, the New Inn Vintage Club hosted its highly anticipated Walter Cleary Memorial Run, an event that celebrated vintage vehicles while fostering community spirit and fundraising efforts. The festivities began at 11 a.m. at the GAA grounds, where participants registered before the main event—a thrilling procession of vintage cars, tractors, and bikes that set off at 1 p.m.

The day offered families a variety of activities, including refreshments and a raffle, while a standout feature was the Thomas Prendergast Memorial Agri-contractor Challenge. This competition showcased the talents of various teams in an exciting tractor pulling contest. The event concluded with an auction at Barron’s Pub, with all proceeds directed toward three local charities: Cahir Day Care Centre, Parish Links, and C-Saw. The club expressed its heartfelt appreciation to all who contributed to the event’s success, particularly local businesses and community members for their generous support. Special thanks were also given to volunteers who managed stewarding, traffic, and refreshments, ensuring a smooth operation throughout the day.

In the tractor pulling competition, Pat Toomey Agri claimed victory after a fierce battle against Martin Ryan Agri in the finals.

Congratulations were extended to the dedicated team comprising Dean Grogan, Darren Greene, Fabian Ryan, and Pat Toomey.

Raffle Winners: - Paul Bergin - Cathy Moloney - Kacey Meehan - Alish Mooney - Jessie Croke Participating Teams in Tractor Pulling: - Prendergast Agri - Martin Ryan Agri - Pat Toomey Agri - Hally Agri - Tom/Joe Doherty Agri - Jim/Kieran Ryan Agri - Bergin Agri - Hickey Bros Agri The total amount raised for the three charities will be presented in the coming weeks, with the exact date yet to be determined.

25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON Winners last Wednesday May 6 with 12 games were Paddy Freaney / Billy Phelan and runners up with 11 games were Willie Crosse /Pat O’Rourke.

Table prizes Jim Garrett / Paddy Maher and Eugene Cuddihy / Tim Joe McGrath. Well done all.

Cards started at 8:30pm sharp.

Tea and refreshments and all are welcome.

Date for your diary CASHEL DAY CARE CENTRE FUNDRAISING CONCERT On in Brú Ború Theatre, Cashel on Thursday June 4th featuring Louise Morrissey, Des Willoghby band, Eddie Golden, Jimmy O’Farrell and Fr Bobby Fletcher with special guest Orla Hickey.

Tickets are now on sale from the Day Care Centre - on 062 63288 or from Geraldine Cooney on

Sandra English 086 8153275, Brú Ború on 062 61122. 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 SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY HORSE RACE NIGHT Join us for a special Horse Race Night in support of the Scoil Mhuire gan Smal Sensory Room!

Hosted by the Girls School Parents Association, this fun evening will take place at Ollie’s Bar on Friday, June 12th, at 8pm.

This event aims to raise funds for a new Sensory Room, enhancing wellbeing and learning for our pupils. It’s also a chance to thank everyone who has supported our fundraising efforts this year.

Everyone is welcome to attend and help us reach our goal. Stay tuned for more details!

SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to the family of the late Marie McGrath (nee O’Brien), Outrath who died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 91st year.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Mary O’Brien, and her loving husband, John. Marie will be sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters, Patricia and Siobhán; her son, Johnny, and their partners; her adored grandchildren, Josh, Johnny, Stevie, Jack, and Maria; her sister-in-law, Joan Fanning; cousins, the McCarthy family (Cashel); relatives,neighbours, and a wide circle of friends. May Marie Rest in Peace

Pictured here at last Sunday’s football game Tipp v Sligo in Sligo were some members of the Friends and supporters of Tipp Football.

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Nenagh Senior Well done to our Senior hurlers who beat Drom & Inch in the County Hurling League on Friday. Final score 1-17 to 0-17 with the goal from Jamie Cottrell.

Junior A Well done to our Junior A hurlers who beat Toomevara in the North hurling league on Saturday. Final score 1-18 to 1-17.

Junior B Best of luck to our Junior B team who play Roscrea in Roscrea on Thursday night. Throw in at 7pm.

Tipperary Wishing all our Tipperary representatives the best of luck in their upcoming games this week.

Jake Donellan Houlihan and the Tipp 20’s face Clare in the Munster Final on Wednesday evening, throw in is at 7:35pm in the Gaelic Grounds. Éanna Tucker and the Tipp Minor’s take on Limerick in the Munster Final on Friday. At the time of writing these notes the venue is still yet to be confirmed.

On Saturday then, Jake Morris,

Burncourt Burncourt Community Council AGM. Burncourt Community Council will shortly be seeking nominations to elect a Committee and officers for the 2026-2027 term of BCC. A number of the outgoing committee are prepared to remain as members of the larger council but will be resigning their Officer positions. People with new and fresh ideas to develop and add to the existing range of activities would be really welcome. Nomination Papers will be distributed throughout the community from the week beginning May 18.You are being asked to nominate up to two people who, with their consent, would be willing to serve on Burncourt Community Council. You are free to nominate yourself. Nominations and Nominees must be over 18 years of age. Nominations to be returned by 8pm on June 5, 2026. Date of AGM – Friday, June 12 at 7.30pm in Burncourt Community Hall.

Rhododendron Walking Festival.

The May Bank Holiday is over and we are heading to the June long weekend when once again the Rhododendron Walking Festival will take place from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday 31.There will a great start to the Festival with Seán

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Josh Keller and Sam O’Farrell welcome Clare to Semple Stadium in the 4th round of the Munster Championship. Throw in at 7pm.

Lotto Our latest Lotto Jackpot stood at €6000. We thank everyone who continues to support our club lotto.

Juvenile notes Under 8 boys played a blitz on home soil last Saturday morning, the boys performed really well and are showing great improvements. Training continues Saturday mornings, contact John +353 87 136 5053 to join in the fun.

Under 10 boys are preparing for a major blitz in MacDonagh park next Saturday with teams taking part from near and far.

Best wishes to the boys and to all involved in organising. Training continues Wednesday evenings contact Mike on +353 87 632 4202 to join up.

Under 12 played Kilruane on Thursday last week, we fielded two teams and performed very well. This week the boys play

Toomevara. If interested un joing up with the Under 12 boys contact Greg on +353 85 170 8133 to give hurling or gaelic football a try.

Under 14 C team played Kilruane last week and came away winners. Next up the boys play JK Brackens in Templemore on Thursday evening followed by Clonmel Commercials in Clonmel on Sunday morning. Best of luck to the boys.

Under 17 boys played JK Brackens on Wednesday eveningin the football league in Templemore, after a thrilling game Brakens bagged a goal in the dying minutes to steal the win. This concluded the boys run in this competition, focus now turns to hurling for this age group.

Congratulations to Éanna Tucker and the Tipperary minor hurling team on making a munster final, best wishes to the team.

Congratulations to Rhys Cottrell, James Heffernan & the Tipperary Celtic Challenge team who qualified for the semi final of the Corn Michael Hogan.

Breeda Fitzgerald

Keane in Concert on Thursday May 28 in St. Paul’s Community Hall, Clogheen with tickets available from Vee Valley Fruit and Veg,Ballyporeen Post Office and 0872887615.

The traditional Walking days are Saturday and Sunday with treks of varying demands and distance on both days ranging from 8km to 20km with a two course meal and live entertainment at journey’s end.

Full details on Vee.ie.

Recent Birth.

Congratulations to Áine O’ Brien and John Martin on the birth of their baby daughter. Wishing the delighted couple every joy and blessing with the new arrival and wishing baby Éabha a lifetime of health and happiness.

Flower Demonstration.

Glengarra Flower and Garden Club presents a Floral Demonstration with Betty Daunt and Paula McAuliffe on Thursday, May 14th at 7.30pm in Burncourt Community Hall E21 X674.Door Prize and Refreshments.Non-Members: €10.

Please TEXT 087 274 2516 to book your place First Holy Communion.

First Holy Communion will be held for pupils of Burncourt National School on Saturday, May 23. First Communicants and their

families are invited to Burncourt Community Hall for a short celebration following the Church ceremony.

Sympathy.

John O’ Gorman, Ballylooby and Mitchelstown Our Condolences to to Alison, Gemma, Jackie, Megan and extended O’Gorman and Quane families on the untimely passing of John Ballylooby, Tipperary.

May the memories of times spent together sustain you all at this time of sadness. May John Rest in Peace.

William John Bryan.

Our condolences to Lucy Bateman on the death of her father William John and to the extended Bryan and Bateman families at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Thought for the Week.

“At last came the golden month of the wild folk/honey-sweet May/ when the birds come back/ and the flowers come out/ and the air is full of the sunrise scents/and songs of the dawning year.”- Samuel Scoville Jr.

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