District Notes
Templemore anglers teach people how to fish properly
Templemore and district anglers held a ‘fisheries awareness day’ lately on the Town Park Lake to promote fishing and get people of all ages involved in our great sport. The members gave their time teaching people how to fish properly.
Killea - putting biodiversity at the heart of landscape plans
Most of us will have heard the word ‘Biodiversity’ used in some context or another. Not many of us, however, are fully clear about what it actually means, in practice.
Tipp’s Flying Nun returns to earth
The Flying Nun, Sr Patricia Wall, spoke this week of being “relieved” and exhilerated” to have her jump over with. The 75-year-old from Ballingarry completed her tandem skydive last Friday when she jumped 10,000 feet from a plane at a Galway airfield to raise funds for Aware and local projects she is involved with in the Slieveardagh area.
Templemore town news
Congratulations to the boys and girls from St Joseph’s, St Colmcille’s and Killea schools who received the sacrament of Holy Communion last weekend. On Sunday next May 26th the children from Clonmore NS will celebrate their First Holy Communion in Clonmore Church at 10am Mass.
Cashel Rugby Club’s history is launched
On Friday night, May 10, Seamus J King’s latest book, Cashel Rugby Football Club 1919-2012 was launched by our own Denis Leamy in a packed to capacity club house in Spafield. Part funded by South Tipperary Development Company, the book was two years in the making.
Roscrea Tidy Towns clean-up a success
It was encouraging to see the response to the Clean up night organised a week ago, and the Tidy towns Committee thank all who came out and supported them on the night. The staff of Tesco, Super Valu and members of the Chamber of Commerce did a great night’s work and cleaned up back yards that hadn’t been cleaned or weeded for years.
Nenagh Eire Og project puts it at ‘heart of the community’
Nenagh Eire Og is to put health, wellbeing and community building at the heart of everything it does through its participation in a GAA national initiative. The club is only one of five clubs throughout Munster to be nominated for the programme, the Healthy Club Project.
Templemore gets big face lift
The hard work by many volunteers has paid great dividends and has attracted very positive feedback from locals and visitors alike. The National Spring Clean in April kick-started great activity in the town resulting in much-needed makeovers in all areas.
Credit Unions lose out as Govt protects banks says Smith
Fianna Fáil Tipperary Cllr Michael Smith, says banks are continuing to be protected by the Government, which could result in Credit Unions losing millions in lost deposits. Cllr Smith said Credit Unions in Ireland could lose over €13 million in deposits with the liquidation of IRBC, formerly Anglo-Irish bank.
Ormond Special Olympics Club, Templemore & Nenagh
Ormond Special Olympics Club, Templemore and Nenagh
Cloughjordan
Intercounty Hurling - Tipperary Senior hurlers will play Galway in a challenge match in Cloughjordan on this Sunday, 26th May at 12 o’clock. This game is being staged as a fundraiser for the recently opened Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre. Both teams are preparing for their respective provincial encounters and it is expected that both sides will field their strongest teams. The local Kilruane MacDonaghs Club will be in charge of stewarding arrangements to cater for a large attendance of patrons. So if you want to see some of the country’s top hurlers, MacDonagh Park Cloughjordan is the place to be on Sunday.
Golden - Kilfeacle
Golden National School - On Tuesday, May 14th Golden N.S U/11 hurling team travelled to New Inn to play in a Cumann na mBunscoil Primary School blitz. Golden played Donaskeigh, Tankerstown and St. Patrick’s Drangan beating all three. This put them into a County semi-final against Annacarthy in which they were narrowly beaten.
Moneygall - Dunkerrin
Whist - Results from the Legion Hall on Wednesday, 15th May. Top Score, Nora Sullivan, Top Lady, Jean Hayes, Top Gent, Martin Delaney, First Half, Thady Maher, Second Half, Mary Fox, Quarters, 1st Frances Benn, 2nd Teresa King, 3rd Kathleen Kelly and Eddie Guest, 4th Josie Whelan. Raffle, Kit Madden, Martin Delaney. Whist continues each Wednesday night at 8 p.m.
Moyne - Templetuohy
Family Mass - The monthly Family Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Moyne on Sunday week, June 2nd at 10 a.m. Particularly remembered at the ceremony will be those doing their Junior and Leaving Certs. this year. Children are requested to bring good luck cards which will be placed on the altar during the Mass.
Strategic plan for Templemore
Templemore Community Services Centre Ltd has produced a strategic plan for the next 5 years taking the organisation through to 2018.
Mo Chara Animal Rescue
Early in April we rescued a Greyhound in Co. Kilkenny whose elderly owner (a Tipperary woman) had died. Fay was in bad condition with horrendous teeth and tumours yet this dog walked with me to the car with such trust and with a wagging tail.
Thurles Crokes A.C.
A night with Sporting Stars - Thurles Crokes A.C. Will hold a special fundraising evening on Thursday 13th June in The Anner Hotel, Thurles at 7.30pm beginning with a cheese and wine reception.
Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.
The Club was well represented by 3 athletes at the County Senior Road Championships in Fethard on Sunday 19th May. Well done to Paddy Cummins who was 13th in 35.44, Sean Healy who was 41st in 40.52 & Paul Bowe who finished 53rd in 45.32.
Knockavilla - Donaskeigh
Active Retirement - The Mid Region Development and Outreach teams are currently organising cluster meetings for the area and hope to have all regions covered shortly.
Boherlahan - Dualla
First Holy Communion - Will be celebrated on this Saturday, 18th May in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Dualla at 11am. First Holy Communion will be celebrated in Boherlahan on Saturday, 25th May at 11am.
Bournea
Intermediate Hurling - On Friday night last Clonakenny travelled to Drombane to play Upperchurch Drombane in the first round of the Cahill Cup Senior Hurling Competition.
Donaghmore - Ballybrophy
Rally - On Sunday, June 9th a Vintage Rally will be held in the Swallows Quarter, Donaghmore. This will be a huge event with all kinds of vintage machinery, tractors, cars and many stalls plus all kinds of entertainment.
Gortnahoe - Glengoole
Sadness At Emily’s Sudden Passing - Our parish was thrown into untold sadness and shock at the unexpected death of Emily Wilson,(10) on Saturday May 4th.
Cappawhite
Tipperary G.A.A. Club Draw – Once again the above draw takes place in May. It benefits clubs, schools, coaching schemes etc. etc. so feel lucky and join with your nearest promoter, best of luck!
Clonoulty - Rossmore
P.T.A.A. - The Pioneer Council wish to announce that those eligible to receive their Silver or Gold Pins or anyone wishing to become a Pioneer should apply immediately to any member of PTAA Council.
Hollyford
Hollyford N.S. - All new pupils wishing to enrol in Hollyford National School for September 2013 can call to the school to collect their Enrolment Pack from Monday, 27th May to Friday 31st May from 9.20am - 3pm. All new pupils and their parents are invited to an Open Afternoon in Hollyford N.S on Thursday, June 20th from 2pm-3pm. Principal: Siobhan Ryan. School No: (062) 77226.
Portroe
Kellogg’s G.A.A. Cúl Camp - Please note the G.A.A. Cúl Camp for Primary School boys and girls will be held in the club from Monday 8th to Friday 12th July. We will be holding a registration night this coming Wednesday in the clubhouse from 7-8 pm.
Minister’s Announcement “Too Little Too Late”
Cashel Sinn Féin Councillor Martin Browne has described Minister Leo Varadkar’s announcement that €42 million is to be reallocated to improve rural roads as pittance compared to over €1 billion collected by the exchequer every single year directly from motor related revenue.
Silvermines
‘Fun Day’ Workshop - A free Workshop funded by North Tipperary Leader Partnerships will be held in the Nenagh Arts Centre on Saturday, 18th May from 10am to 3pm. To register contact Sarah Fleming of North Tipp. Leader, email: sfleming at ntl.ie
Rathdowney
Fitting Tribute - The fifth annual Tribute Dance to the late Johnny Barrett was held in the Castle Arms Durrow on Wednesday night, April 24th. Johnny was a noted figure from Cork who played his excellent music all over Ireland and was a most loved musician.
Kilcommon
Homeless Collection - Many thanks to all those who supported the Homeless collection at Masses in Kilcommon last weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Holycross - Ballycahill
Drama Group - The 2013 Drama Festival season has just ended. This group competed in seven festivals, locally and in other counties. Their play cantered home with most favourable results from the different adjudicators.
Drom - Inch
Thanks - Thanks to all those who attended the blessing of the Community Centre at Inch recently and also to the organizing committee.
Blue Star Programme comes to Cashel
The Blue Star Programme is a Programme for Primary Schools across Ireland. The Programme is a venture of the Communicating Europe Initiative, supported by the Office of the Minister of State for European Affairs in the Department of the Taoiseach and the European Commission Representation in Ireland.
Late Mary Moran R.I.P.
The unexpected death occurred of Mary Moran, Borrisoleigh Road, Templemore on Saturday morning May 4th in the Blackrock Clinic.
Oireachtas News
The possibility of a new sugar industry at Lisheen Mine has edged closer with the confirmation by the Minster for Agriculture Simon Coveney that he would “love to see the project happen”.
Upcoming events at Cabragh Wetlands
There is little doubt that getting out into nature is an acknowledged way of calming the spirit and restoring mental vigour, and many of you will be planning your summer holiday around visiting parks and gardens, enjoying sun, sand and sea, or maybe walking in the hills.
Upperchurch - Drombane
Bás - The death occurred on April 25th of Mr. Michael Ryan, Garnakilka, Upperchurch. His remains were removed from O’Dwyer’s Funeral Home, Upperchurch to the Church of the Sacred Heart. After Requiem Mass the following day burial took place in Upperchurch Cemetery. Sympathy is tendered to his mother Peggy, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and extended family.
Cloughjordan
MacDonagh Celebrations - The new Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre and relocated library was officially opened by Government Minister Jimmy Deenihan last Friday week. Despite the inclement weather a very large crowd of dignitaries, invited guests and general public were present for the opening of this magnificent facility. Afterwards celebrations continued with Old Time dancing in St. Kieran’s Hall.
Moneygall - Dunkerrin
Whist - Results from the Legion Hall on Wednesday, 1st May. Top Score, Eddie Guest, Top Lady, Kit Madden, Top Gent, Josie Whelan, First Half, Kathleen Kelly, Second Half, Teresa King, Quarters, 1st Peggy Shoer, 2nd Anne Pearson, 3rd Thady Maher, 4th Mary Fox. Raffle, Sheila Tuohy, Kit Madden, Eddie Guest and Paddy Shoer.
Moyne - Templetuohy
Bridge Club - Winners on April 25th, 1st Paddy and Margaret Moran, 2nd Eileen Britton and Carmel Lonergan, 3rd Kitty Doyle and Joan Queally, 4th Breda Brennan and Ml. Kennedy. Presentation of the President’s Prize will take place on this Thursday, 16th May at O’Gorman’s, Bohernacrusha following dinner which will be served at 8pm sharp. Congratulations to esteemed club member Carmel Lonergan on recently winning the President’s Prize at Johnstown Club and deepest sympathy to Assistant Treasurer Kay Carey on the death of her uncle John O’Dowd, Wilnslow, Cheshire and formerly Rossestown.
Mullinahone
Concert at Crocanóir - Starring at Crocanóir on Wednesday, May 29th will be singer songwriter Kieran Halpin. Kieran has been on the road since 1979. He has recorded 19 albums, one live dvd and two songbooks with 50 songs in each. For further details of this live event please phone John at (052) 9153117 or visit www.crocanoir.com
2013 Ballina Fleadh
There was a good attendance at the 2013 Ballina Fleadh Meeting in Goosers on Tuesday 7th May. The local Committee were enthusiastically making sure that all plans were in place to have a successful and enjoyable Fleadh to honour the commemoration of local legend Brian Boru next year and pay tribute to his legacy.
An Seisiun Mor Festival A Huge Success
An Seisiún Mór Festival, in aid of Our Lady’s Children Hospital Crumlin, took place in Templemore on the long week end in May. The Festival commenced on Friday night in the Arms Hotel with an Irish Night of music song and dance. On Saturday at 2pm “TWISTED” a 5km obstacle fun run took place in the Town Park. This was an occasion not likely to be forgotten in the near future. People turned out in their hundreds to take part in this amazing event. The park proved an ideal venue for “Twisted” offering lots of other activities such as boat rides on its beautiful lake. After an adventurous afternoon in the park the Town Square was set alive later that night with music and song. Sean Mongey and friends entertained the onlookers with Traditional Irish Music. At 8pm The “Revits” Roscrea, performed and rocked the Square. Taking us into the late hours of the night was “Manna South Original”…. a legendary local band comprising Fran Denny, Dermot Kelly and our very own Lord Mayor Michael Ryan. The sound of “Manna South” echoed through the skies and out to surrounding parishes, the atmosphere was truly amazing. The festival mania continued into the late hours of the morning in all the Pubs in Templemore, which hosted music for all to enjoy.
Mullinahone
Parish News - The Rosary is being said each week evening at 7.15pm at the Callan Road Grotto. All are welcome. Preparations are well in hand for First Holy Communion which will take place in St. Michael’s Church at a special children’s Mass on Saturday week May 18th at 11am.
Urlingford
Volunteers Needed - Kilkenny Contact is a community based voluntary organisation for older persons covering Kilkenny City & County, and we are looking for additional volunteers to commit to one hour per week for Befriending to Older Persons living alone in the Urlingford , Johnstown & surrounding areas.
Bournea
Intermediate Hurling - On Sunday week last Clonakenny played Holycross Ballycahill in the first round of the new format County Intermediate Hurling Championship. This game was played in Templemore on a very cold evening. Playing against the wind in the first half exchanges were even with the score at half time 1-06 to 0-07 in favour of Clonakenny. In the second half with the aid of the breeze Clonakenny dominated posession and built up a good lead but Holycross came into the game towardsthe end of the second half but Clonakenny had enough in had to see them win on a scoreline of Clonakenny 2-16 Holycross Ballycahill 0-12. On this Friday Night Clonakenny will play Upperchurch Drombane in the first round of the Cahill Cup.
Cloughjordan
MacDonagh Celebrations - The new Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre and relocated library was officially opened by Government minister Jimmy Deenihan last Friday evening. Despite the inclement weather a very large crowd of dignitaries, invited guests and general public were present for the opening of this magnificent facility. Afterwards celebrations continued with Old Time dancing in St. Kieran’s Hall.
Drangan
PROGRESSIVE 25 - Winners on Thursday 2nd May were: Kitty Brett & Tess Maher; Margaret Fallon & John O Dwyer; Mike McGarry & John St John; Dolly & Joseph Meagher. New players are always welcome to our 25 card game on Thursday nights.
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