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News
GAA Board Delays First Draw
The Draw Committee of the Tipperary County GAA Board Draw has decided to delay the first draw of the 2012/2013 scheme unitl June 8th in response to a survey of clubs who are reporting great interest in the draw, but many of whom are still in the process of selling to new and existing members.
Thurles Town Council - No Problem with FF Nominee
Thurles Town Council will be back to full compliment of nine representatives soon following the resignation of Cllr Gerard O’Brien, after it emerged that there will be objection from the other eight members to a Fianna Fail nominee.
Inter-Faith Forum
A forum “to celebrate our unison in our Lady Mary”, an inter-faith presentation by expert speakers representing Islamic Sunnis and Shias and Christian Roman Catholics and Maronites, will be held in the Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny, today Sunday May20 at 12 noon.
Eight Month Delay for Legal Aid Services - Hanafin
Waiting lists for Legal Aid services have soared in Tipperary, with residents in facing a wait of up to 8 months for initial access to Legal Aid.
St. Colmcille’s, Templemore Go All The Way
In the week that Giovanni Tappatoni selected his 23 players for the European Championships, one could be safe in the knowledge that the future of Irish soccer is safe following the football feast served up to spectators over two days in Newhill Park, Two Mile Borris on Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 3rd.
Sport
MacLochlainn Road Markings Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Butler Strikes Late Winner For Drom
MacLochlainn Road Markings
Tipp Down Rebels to Reach Final
Tipperary 1-10
Cork 0-9
Tipperary minor football Manager David Power described The Premier County’s victory over Cork in the Munster semi-final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh as being “the most significant” for his charges as they powered their way through the decider for the fourth time in five years with a very confident display.
Cashel RFC
The annual Cashel RFC Charity Match took place on Saturday at Spafield and at the end of a very entertaining game the Tigers managed by Denis Leamy (picutred) overcame the International fifteen managed by John Hayes.
Video
Ballynonty Garden of Remembrance video
The large attendance at the Official Opening on Monday the 19th of March saw Ballynonty’s senior citizen Janie Murphy cutting the tape after a number of people involved in the project addressed the crowd.
Lifestyle
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My daughter is currently travelling in Australia and my husband and I are going to Sydney to visit her in August. We are staying in Sydney for three weeks and want to cram in as much as possible, what would you recommend?
British Ambassador to Visit Cashel after Invitation from Hayes
The newly appointed British Ambassador to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott, is to visit Cashel this coming Friday, the 18th of May, following an invitation from South Tipperary Fine Gael T.D. Tom Hayes. Deputy Hayes issued the invitation to commemorate last year’s visit to the town by Queen Elizabeth.
North Tipp Pupils Urged To Walk
PRIMARY and secondary school students across North Tipperary have been encourged to walk to school next week as part of An Tasoice’s Green Schools Walk to School Week. The week runs from May 21 to 25.
High Office for Roscrea Comhaltas
At the Annual Congress of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Kathryn Browne was elected as one of two national youth members (óg bhaill) of the Árd-Chomhairle. The congress was held at the national headquarters of Comhaltas in Monkstown Co Dublin last weekend where many delegates from all over Ireland, Britain and America were gathered. There was resounding applause when the result was announced. Kathryn, who shaded the vote by the tightest of margins, is an active participant of the many activities undertaken by the Roscrea branch of Comhaltas. She is a talented musician and prepares groups for various competitions and events. She played a key role in the music arrangements for the recording of the branch CD which will be launched on Wednesday 16th May as part of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil programme and the recently successful Scoraíocht competition programme. She also assisted her father John put the finishing touches to his second book ‘Wandering Back and Forth’ which will be launched on Thursday 17th May. She is a daughter of John and Kay Browne, Ballycleary, Roscrea. Kay was branch secretary for many years and during that time she was also secretary for a number of fleadhanna ceoil.
Community
Fianna Fail Thanks
Thurles Fianna Fáil would like to thank everyone who contributed to the national collection for the Republican Party at Masses across the electoral area recently.
Mullinahone
Wedding - The wedding took place in St. Michael’s Church on May 3rd of Pamela Grant and Donald Phelan. Pamela is the eldest daughter of John and Mary Grant of Ballydonnell while Donald is the son of Donal and Jean Phelan of Rathdowney. Celebrant was Fr. John McGrath P.P. Bridesmaids were Ashling Dunne and Laura Grant (sisters of the Bride); Bestman was James Phelan (brother of the Groom) and his friend Brian Dowling was Groomsman; Rebecca Dunne and Tom Dunne were flower girl and page boy (niece and nephew of the Bride). Readers were Laura Jane Whelan and Mary Molloy; the Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Leanne O’Regan, Clare Kelly, Alan Kelly and Stephen Crotty. The Offertory Gifts were presented by Mary Grant and Jean Phelan. Una Phelan was a lovely vocalist. Sandra O’Keeffe read the Communion Reflection. A most enjoyable reception was held for family and friends in the Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny. Pamela and Donald are spending their honeymoon in Mexico and New York. We wish them many, many years of wedded bliss together in Rathdowney.
Cloughjordan
Mobile Phones - Cloughjordan Fire Brigade are collecting old mobile phones. If they can collect 360 phones they will be able to secure a life saving defibrillator for the local community. All fire brigade members are trained to use the defibrillator and training will be provided for any of the local community who require it. Phones can be given to the local fire brigade or they can be dropped into the local schools.
Bournea
G.A.A. Intermediate Hurling - On Sunday evening last in Holycross, Ballycahill-Clonakenny defeated Moyne-Templetuohy in the first round of the Mid Tipp
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Sunday 20 May 2012
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Temperature: 7 C to 15 C
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