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Day 9 of the Campaign

ireland16days — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:46 +0000

Today is Day 9 of the Campaign and here is a flavour of the events taking place in Ireland and abroad:

Women’s Aid Events:

16 Facts for 16 Days email campaign (email 16days@womensaid.ie or phone 01-8684721 to sign up)
16 Books for 16 Days in Chapters
Women’s Aid Public Awareness Campaign
Media Briefing Notes

In Ireland:
Art Workshops in Newbridge family Resource Centre
Tipperary Women’s Network Human Rights based Training Event
Information Session at the Immigrant Council of Ireland
Violence Against Women 365 International Poster Exhibition continues in Wexford
Displays at various venues around Mayo
Human Rights in Ireland continue their 16 Days Campaign daily Blog
“In Her Shoes” exhibition in Longford, and also in the Mid-West
Information Stands are placed around Sligo and Leitrim
Aoibhneas Refuge is urging us all to “Step Out of the Shadows”
Clare Women’s Network is running a powerful daily poster campaign
Galway Rape Crisis Network is running a daily fact campaign
Donegal has a poetry and art display

Internationally:
Kenya North Rift Women Voices training events in Kenya
FemLINKpacific Community Radio Broadcasts in Figi Islands

Tipperary GAA Scene 1st Dec 2009

derryo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:01 +0000

BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN

COUNTY U-21 A HURLING FINAL

The county U-21 A hurling final between defending champions Thurles Sarsfields and Clonoulty Rossmore will take place in Boherlahan on Sunday next at 2pm. Sarsfields are seeking their 4^th title at this grade while Clonoulty Rossmore are seeking their first. They previously met in the 1988 final when Sarsfields won their first title. Interestingly Sarsfields are seeking to be the fourth club this decade to win back to back titles with Drom and Inch (2000 and 2001), Killenaule (2003 and 2004) and Kilruane MacDonaghs (2006 and 2007) having previously achieved this distinction. The 2002 final was won by Sarsfields and the 2005 final by Toomevara.

GAA SEASON TICKET 2010 LAUNCHED

We remind all Tipperary GAA supporters that the GAA has launched its 2010 Season Ticket Scheme. Full details of the ticket scheme and how to purchase are on www.gaa.ie. The ticket can also be bought as a gift and includes a ‘Top Up’ credit facility that will mean no credit card or Laser card is required from the gift recipient.

MID TIPPERARY SCÓR NA NÓG FINAL

The Mid Tipperary Final of Scór na nÓg will take place in Loughmore Community Centre on Saturday next, December 5^th at 8pm. It is good to report that 7 clubs will participate in what is sure to be a great night’s entertainment. All are welcome.

WEST TIPPERARY REFEREES AGM

At the recent West Tipperary Referees AGM, John Ryan (Bob) was elected Chairman in succession to Stevie O’Donnell who had completed his 3 year term. However, Stevie will continue as Referees co-ordinator. A new Secretary will be elected at the Adjourned AGM. The AGM was attended by Mattie Finnerty, Chairman of the West Board and County Referees cp-ordinator, John Lonergan, both of whom paid tribute to the referees for their performances and the time and commitment they give to the GAA.

CANON HAYES AWARDS

Well done to the Tipperary Senior Football team on winning the County Award in recognition of their Division 3 National Football League Title success and promotion to Division 2 at the annual Canon Hayes National Sports Awards which took place at Ballykisteen last Saturday night. The Mick Doyle Golden Sporting Memory Award went to the Gaelic Athletic Association in recognition of its celebration of its 125 th anniversary. This Award was presented by Mrs. Mandy Doyle, wife of the late Mick Doyle to GAA Trustee, Mr. Con Hogan, who was joined for the presentation by Mr. Pat Walsh, a grand nephew of Maurice Davin, one of the Founders of the GAA and its first President. Well done to all the other award winners who included World handball champion, Paul Brady; top flat racing jockey, Michael Kinane, Tipperary athlete, Alan Ryan; and John Tobin of Ballypatrick Sports Centre.

MOTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT COUNTY CONVENTION

There are 15 motions for discussion at the County Convention on Monday December 14^th at the Dome in Semple Stadium. Mass will be held at 7pm with the Convention to follow. The motions are:

1. The format of the U-12, U-14 and U-16 championships for the coming year remain the same as in 2009 (Upperchurch Drombane).

2. Any player aged 9, 10, 11 and / or 12 be eligible to play U-12 championship (Upperchurch Drombane)

3. More competitive games are provided for U12/14’s and 16’s at county level to retain juveniles playing hurling and football. (Clonmel Commercials)

4. Under 16 and minor League or championship games not be scheduled or played within two weeks before or during state exams (junior cert, leaving cert, etc.) (Clonmel Commercials)

5. Relevant rules be amended to include a provision that, in all hurling games two points shall be awarded for successfully putting a sideline cut over the bar. (Toomevara)

6. All Inter County Committees name a 24 man squad 5 days prior to Inter County Matches. All other members outside that 24 man panel will be allowed return and play games with their clubs. In the event of a member or members of the panel getting injured, new members may be added. County Bye-Law to be introduced and all affected and relevant bye laws to be amended. (Golden Kilfeacle)

7. County and divisional boards arrange fixtures so that no club will play 2 adult games on the same day (Carrick Swan)

8. Rules of Play: Hurling. Insert new rule: The ball may be struck with the open hand provided there is a definite striking motion, it may only be caught in the hand and played off the Hurley or be struck with the Hurley in the air or on the ground by the next player in contact with the ball. Penalty. Throw in where the foul occurred. (Kilsheelan Kilcash)

9. Rules of Play: Football. Insert new rule: The ball when struck with the open hand or fist may only be caught, kicked from the hand or from the ground or fisted away by the next player in contact with the ball. Penalty. Throw in where the foul occurred. (Kilsheelan Kilcash).

10. Clubs get a minimum of 8 county board passes for officers of adult and juvenile committees (Loughmore Castleiney)

11. Béal An Átha propose the following change to Rule 117 T.O. 2009:

If a Championship is partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply:

(a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw. One League point shall be deducted from a club each time they concede a walk-over or has a game awarded against them.

(b) If a Club is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League Stage, its played Games shall stand and its un-played Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams. One League point shall be deducted from that club for each un-played game.

(c) Where Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified: .

i. Only where a team is being knocked out of a championship; a play-off may be allowed provided:

1. This has been agreed before the commencement of the championship

2. Extra Time must be played in all-play-off games where necessary.

3. Only game play-off game shall be played where possible

i.e. if 3 teams finish level for two qualifying places, 1st place amongst the three teams shall be as in the order below and 2nd place will be decided by a play-off.

ii. The club which has conceded the fewest amount of walk-overs and/or has had the fewest amount of games awarded against them

iii. Where two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition.

iv. Scoring Difference (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For).

v. Highest Total Score For.

vi. Scoring Average (divide total Score Against into total Score For).

Exception (for parts iv, v & vi only) If the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the scores (For & Against) of this team shall be discounted from all teams score difference, scores For & Scoring Average. (Ballina)

12. Rule 1.7 T.O. 2009 Part 1 Use of Irish in Official Documents/Correspondence be amended to include under exceptions. (5) It is optional to have fixtures notification in Irish or English or both Irish and English. (Newport)

13. Rule 6.40 T.O. 2009 Part 1 To be amended to include; For Inter-county Senior Championship fixtures at the following stages: Provincial Finals, All Ireland Quarter Finals, All Ireland Semi Finals, All Ireland Finals, the Committee in charge shall appoint two video referees. (Fr Sheehys)

14. Rule 1 T.O. 2009 Part 2 ; be amended to read;

Control of games shall be entrusted to a referee, four umpires and two linesmen who shall decide on the field, all matters affecting play. A sideline official shall be appointed for all Inter-county Senior Games. Two video referees shall be appointed for all Inter-County Senior Championship games at the following stages; Provincial finals, All Ireland Quarter Finals, All Ireland Semi-Finals, All Ireland Finals. Rule 1.1 (iii) Powers of the referee be amended to read: To consult with the umpires and/or linesmen and/or video referees where applicable concerning infringements of the playing rules, in particular, rough or dangerous play, striking, hitting or kicking. The referee may apply the appropriate rule following such consultations (Fr Sheehys).

15. That Tipperary County Board Bye-Laws 2009 Parish Rule: be amended to include; “Exception: A club may use a player or players from an adjoining parish i.e. a parish with which they share a boundary, if the parish in which this player or these players are resident in is not fielding a team in the relevant, code, age group or grade.The player or players involved can retain their right to play for the club in the parish in which they reside in all other codes, age group or grade for which they qualify under the rules of T.O.2009.” (Fr. Sheehys)

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.

Day 1 of the 16 Days Campaign

ireland16days — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:37:21 +0000

Today is Day 1 of the 16 Days Campaign, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and there is a huge variety of things happening around the country:

“In Her Shoes” exhibition in Longford
16 Rights for 16 Days exhibition in Sligo
Poster display and lily campaign in Mayo
Aoibhneas Refuge’s “Step Out of the Shadows” campaign
Galway Rape Crisis Centre’s social media campaign
Art and Poetry is on display in Donegal
Pavee Point is running a pampering session for staff, and various invited guests
“Break the Silence” ceremony and solidarity campaign in Leitrim and Sligo
Panel discussion and film screening in Wexford
“In Her Shoes” exhibition in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary
NUIG Femicide Awareness Campaign in Galway
Dundalk Women’s Aid asks “What are you doing about it?”
Annual Big Breakfast and Pampering Day in Limerick
Pamper morning for women in Blanchardstown
Women’s Aid’s campaign begins with a Public Action outside the Dáil Éireann, and the first of the 16 Facts for 16 Days emails

Show your support and get involved in something in your area!

DAMHSA FEST 09 PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

damhsafest — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:06:11 +0000

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS –

The Damhsa Festival had been in discussions with Susan & Travis Finch of a Canadian/Ukrainian dance group, Kupalo, since 2007. This group originally intended to come to Ireland for 3 weeks and asked if we had any contacts with other festivals where they could get the opportunity to perform either before or after Damhsa Fest 09. We made contact with the organisers of the Munster Fleadh Ceol and arranged for Kupalo to take part in the Fleadh’s festive activities on Saturday 19^th July.

Kupalo flew in to Dublin Airport on the Thursday before the festival. The 40 strong group of 29 dancers and 11 helpers & parents did some sightseeing in Dublin. On Saturday July 18th, the Munster Fleadh Ceoil in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary hosted Kupalo. They performed on the gig rig on the Saturday night of the weekend festival, where they gave an entertaining 90 minute display of Ukrainian dancing to a large crowd.

On Sunday July 19th, the Kupalo group visited Cashel, attended the Bru Bru Comhaltas concert and. were invited to perform for the crowd after the show. From here they made their way to Killarney, Co. Kerry, where the group stayed on Sunday and Monday night and travelled the Ring of Kerry during the day on the Monday.

The floods of November 2009

bjg — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:38:13 +0000

Here is the first of a number of pages showing the effects of the floods of November 2009 on the lower reaches of the River Shannon. This page shows Dromineer, on Lough Derg, on Saturday 21 November 2009, with water-levels well above normal.

Other pages will be added later.

Calendar of Events for the Mid West Region

ireland16days — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:27 +0000

On Wednesday the 25^th November 2009 the “ In Her Shoes” Exhibition will be the focal point for the launch of the 16 days of Action in the Midwest Region. The Launch is a collaboration of the Limerick, Clare & North Tipperary networks on violence against women. The launch will take place in Istebrack Hall, Limerick City Hall at 6pm on Wednesday 25^th November 2009.

The exhibition comprises 160 pairs of shoes, each pair representing an Irish woman who has met a violent death since 1996 and will be open to the public from 5pm to 8pm.

Download full calendar of events in the Mid West Region here.

The 16 Days Campaign will be officially launched in the Mid West Region by his worship, the Mayor of Limerick and will be addressed by Jacqui Deevy, the designated officer on violence against women, HSE and Mary Kelly.

This Campaign and this Exhibition highlight the nature and prevalence of violence against women and the fatal consequences for some women.

For Further Information Contact: Ann Ryan, Project Officer, Violence Against Women, HSE. (061) 461346 Mobile 0860402292

Human Rights Based Training on Domestic Violence in Tipperary

ireland16days — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:33 +0000

The Tipperary Women’s Network will be holding two afternoons of Human Rights Based Approach Training on Domestic Violence.

The trainings will be on the 3rd and 10th December from 2:00 to 4:30 at Knockanrawley Resource Centre.

For more information contact Ruth at Knockanrawley at twn@eircom.net or on 06252688.

Tipperary GAA Scene 16th Nov 2009

derryo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:32:31 +0000

BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN

MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

There were mixed fortunes for the Tipperary representatives in the Munster club championships last Sunday. Congratulations to Aherlow on their victory after extra time over Tourin / Glen Rovers of Waterford at Sean Treacy Park, Tipperary Town in the Munster Junior Hurling Championship quarter final. They will now go on to play Blackrock of Limerick on Sunday next at 2pm at Kilmallock and we wish them every success. Commiserations to the Carrick Swans intermediate footballers who travelled all the way to Killarney where they lost to Kerry representatives Spa in their quarter final game.

Good luck to Moyle Rovers for their Munster Club Senior Football championship semi-final game against Kerins O’Rahillys of Kerry at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday next, November 22^nd at 2pm. Rory Hickey of Clare will be the referee. Kerins O’Rahillys defeated Cork champions, Clonakilty, in their quarter final game. Moyle Rovers will be seeking their third Munster Club Final appearance having previously played in the finals of 1995 and 1998 when they were defeated by Launce Rangers (Kerry) and Doonbeg (Clare) respectively.

Brian Tyrrell of Clonmel Commercials will referee the other Senior Football semi-final between Stradbally (Waterford) and Kilmurry Ibricane (Clare) at Fraher Field Dungarvan alos on Sunday next at 2pm. Seamus Roche of Kilsheelan / Kilcash is also on Munster club duty on Sunday next as referee of the Club Intermediate Hurling Final at Mallow between Douglas (Cork) and South Liberties (Limerick). We wish good luck to both Brian and Seamus and their officials.

Good luck also to Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams for their Munster Club Junior Football quarter final against Mountcollins or Glin of Limerick at Newcastlewest at 2pm on Sunday next, November 22^nd.

TOMMY FLEMING CONCERT IN SEMPLE STADIUM DOME

Well done to David Morgan, Manager of the Dome at Semple Stadium, for staging the Tommy Fleming concert on Friday, November 13^th. It certainly was not an unlucky choice of date. The concert, which was held as a benefit night for the Tipperary Senior Hurlers holiday fund, was a great success with Tommy Fleming performing to his usual high standard and giving great entertainment to the large legion of fans who were present. The Dome proved to be an excellent venue and we look forward to more concerts and shows being staged there. During the event, Con Hogan, Chairman of the Semple Stadium Management Committee, presented Tipperary Senior Hurling Manager, Liam Sheedy, with a donation towards the holiday fund from the proceeds of the concert. Thanks to all who helped with the organising and running of the event.

FRIENDS OF TIPP FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP DRAW

The Friends of Tipperary Football Membership Draw was held in Hayes Hotel, Thurles on Friday 13th November and the Committee would like to thank everyone who helped to make the draw a great success by selling and buying memberships. The prizewinners were 5,000 Euro – Andy Maher, Shanakill, Clonmore; 2,000 Euro – Michael Grogan, Thurles; 1,000 Euro – William Ryan, Coolbawn, Drombane; 500 Euro Conor Floyd, Birdhill; 500 Euro Kilsheelan-Kilcash GAA Club. Congratulations to the prizewinners and a sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the draw.

COUNTY BOARD MEETING

The next meeting of Tipperary County Board will take place on Tuesday, November 24^th at 8pm in the Sarsfields Social Centre.

MUNSTER GAA AWARDS

The full list of Munster GAA Awards for 2009 has been announced. Tipperary received 2 awards. The selection of Brendan Cummins as Hurler of the Year was announced some weeks ago and he is joined as an award winner by Liam Sheedy who has been named Manager of the Year. Congratulations to both Liam and Brendan on their well deserved recognition. The awards will be presented at Gala Banquet in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday December 5^th next. The Munster GAA Awards, inaugurated in 1998, honour and acknowledge the achievements of Players, Administrators, Referees as well as a Special Merit Award, while two former greats are inducted into the Munster Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recipients this year are Seamus Durack of Clare for hurling and John O’Keefe of Kerry for football.

WEST TIPPERARY REFEREES AGM

The AGM of the West Tipperary Referees Association will be held in The Venue at Dundrum House Hotel on Tuesday November 24^th at 8pm. All referees in the Division are requested to attend.

2009 CANON HAYES NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS

The 2009 Canon Hayes National Sports Awards will be presented at a banquet at Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort, Limerick Junction, Tipperary Town on Saturday November 28th, 2009. There will be a Champagne Reception from 7pm with Dinner at 8pm. After Dinner Entertainment will be from Derek Ryan (bass-baritone) followed by Dancing to Pat & Fran. Dress is Black Tie and tickets are €50.

Awards to be presented on the night include:

Local Award – the nominees are: Alan Ryan (Athletics), Daniel Fowler (Soccer) and Arravale Rovers Club (GAA) County Award – the nominees are: Tipperary Senior Football Team (GAA), Con Sheehan (Boxing) and Thurles CBS Harty/Croke Cup Team (GAA) There will also be awards in the categories of National and Outstanding Achievement along with Golden Sporting Memory and South Tipperary Sports Partnership Volunteer in Sport Award. To reserve tickets contact Martin Quinn @ 087-6101628 or Canon Hayes Centre @ 062-52022 or E-mail: martinquinns@eircom.net.

GAA 125 – LAYING OF WREATHs AT MAURICE DAVIN’s GRAVE

The final activity in connection with the GAA 125 celebrations in the county will take place at Carrick-on-Suir on Thursday, November 26^th. It will be a joint venture between the Tipperary County Board and the Munster Council. Both bodies will lay wreaths at the grave of Maurice Davin in Churchtown at 4 pm. An oration will be delivered by Jack Ryan, son of Seamus who wrote the much-acclaimed biography of the first President and of the Association. All are welcome.

GAA MUSEUM IN NOVEMBER

On November 21^st 1920 events outside of the GAA brought politics into the heart of the Association. The GAA Museum remembers the tragedy of Bloody Sunday with special commemorative guided tours of the Stadium at 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Sunday November 22^nd 2009. One of the people shot dead that day during the game between Tipperary and Dublin was Tipperary footballer, Michael Hogan of Grangemockler after whom the Hogan Stand is named.

MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF EVERY GAA CLUB IN THE WORLD

As part of the 125 year celebrations for the greatest amateur sporting organisation on earth, Baker Security and Networks, which is responsible for managing the GAA’s email system, would like to make a presentation to the GAA museum. As befits a new era for the Association, this presentation will be of the form of an electronic map showing the location of every GAA club in the world. The map will have more than the club location however, we hope it will form part of the living history of the organisation and to make it possible they need your help. They need you to tell them about your club, its past, present and heroes. Put your name at the end of the piece you write, or get some help and put all your names down, and you will forever become part of the history of the GAA. Later on we hope you will be able to upload photographs and other interesting details about your club. To submit your information go to the following website https://sites.google.com/a/gaa.ie/put-your-club-on-the-map/ and follow the instructions. All clubs will have received an email advising them of this very interesting venture.

Mid Board History – Book 2.

The Mid Tipperary Board Centenary Committee wishes to inform Patrons that Book 2 will be available for collection on Saturday 21st Nov. Those who purchased Book 1, the photo history of the Mid Board, can collect their free copy of Book 2 at the following venues:

[1]. People who bought Book 1 on the night of our launch, in the Templemore Arms, can return to the same venue on Saturday night, Noivember 21^st at 8pm to collect their free copy of Book 2.

[2]. Those who purchased Book 1 from Bookworm, Thurles; Lar na Pairce, Thurles; Walshes or Fitzpatricks Newsagents, Templemore; should collect their copy of Book 2 free of charge, from where their purchase was made, anytime on Saturday afternoon November 21st.

[3]. Anyone who joined as a Patron, should contact their club representative to arrange collection. If you have a problem regarding the collection of your copy please contact the Secretary of the Centenary Committee, John O’Donovan on 086 8679701 or PJ Leahy on 086 8828947.

[4]. There are still a limited number of copies of Book 1 available which can be purchased between now and November 21st from the above contact numbers or by contacting a representative of your local club. If you purchase Book 1, which costs €50, you will get Book 2 free of charge. These would make an excellent Christmas present.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Tipp Tatler, this week's issue online

derryo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:18:36 +0000

This weeks issue of the Tipp Tatler is available to view online by clicking on the image below.

Tipperary GAA Scene 10th Nov 2009

derryo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:07:12 +0000

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN

COUNTY FINALS

Loughmore Castleiney’s late 1 point victory over Arravale Rovers in the County Minor A Hurling final narrowly prevented a clean sweep by the West Division of the 3 county finals played at the weekend. Nonetheless it was a good weekend for clubs from the West with Aherlow winning the County Junior A hurling title at the expense of Nenagh Éire Óg and Knockavilla Kickhams winning the Junior A football title with an injury time goal to secure a one point victory over Shannon Rovers. Congratulations to the three victorious clubs. Weather interfered with fixtures at the weekend and both hurling finals had to be postponed form Saturday to Sunday. Well done to those responsible for the venues at Templetuohy, Templemore and Boherlahan for ensuring their grounds were playable despite the appalling weather.

Willie Eviston captained Loughmore Castleiney to their first minor A title since 2002 and their 4^th in all. Their previous winning captains were Derek Bourke (2002), Peter Brennan (1979) and Michael McGrath (1976). Sunday’s victory was Aherlow’s first Junior A hurling title. Cathal Dillon captained the team. Knockavilla Kickhams won their first Junior A football title since 1992 on Friday night and their third title in all.

MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Good luck to the Carrick Swans Intermediate Footballers and the Aherlow Junior Hurlers who will both be in action in the Munster Club Championships this weekend. Aherlow will play Tourin / Glen Rovers of Waterford in Sean Treacy Park, Tipperary Town at 2pm on Sunday November 15^th with Cathal McAllister of Cork as referee. Carrick Swans will travel to Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney to play Spa of Kerry also at 2pm on Sunday with Michael Meade of Limerick taking charge of the whistle.

TOMMY FLEMING CONCERT IN SEMPLE STADIUM DOME

Tommy Fleming is performing at the Dome at Semple Stadium on this Friday November 13^th to help support the Tipperary Senior Hurlers. One of Irelands biggest selling artists, Tommy will be performing from 8pm. There are still some tickets on sale for €30.00 and they can be purchased at:

- Ticket Master ( www.ticketmaster.ie)

- Lár na Páirce, Thurles. (0504 22702)

- Heart Beat City, Thurles

- Golden Discs, O’Connell Mal, Clonmel

- Roxi Records, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick

- Empire Music, O’Connell St., Co. Limerick

This will be the first major live show in the Dome and hopefully it will be the start of many such events in this excellent venue.

INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL

Hard luck to Munster on their defeat by Ulster in the Interprovincial Football final played in Ruislip London last weekend. Tipperary’s Paul Fitzgerald (Fethard) played in goals and Robbie Costigan (Cahir) was also on the panel and came on as a substitute at half time.

SCÓR NA NÓG

Preparations for Scór na nÓg 2009/2010 are beginning across the county. It is hoped that this year more clubs from the South and West divisions will take part. Scór offers a wonderful night’s cultural entertainment for the whole family with competitions in figure and set dancing, solo and group singing, recitation, instrumental music, quiz and novelty act. If you or members of your club would like to take part in Scór na nÓg this year, please contact Aoife on 086-1761984.

Coiste Scór Thiobraid Árann AGM

The AGM of Tipperary Scór was held in Lár na Páirce on November 2^nd 2009. In attendance were representatives from all 4 divisions in Tipperary. County Chairman Barry O’ Brien and County Secretary Tim Floyd were also present and both addressed the meeting. The following officers were elected; Chairman, Seamus McGrath; Vice-Chairman, Paddy Kelly; Secretary, Mary Bourke; Assistant Secretary, Breda Ryan; Treasurer, Dan Madden; Assistant Treasurer: Pat Ryan; PRO, Aoife O’Brien, Munster Scór Representatives, Seamus McGrath, Dan Madden. We wish them all well for the coming year.

MUNSTER MINOR AND U21 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS

The draws for the Munster Minor and U-21 Championships 2010 have been made. In Minor Hurling, Tipperary will play Cork in the first round. The winners will play the winners of Waterford and Clare while the losers will go into a semi-final play-off (in effect a quarter-final). In Minor Football, Tipperary will play Kerry in the first round with the winners playing the winners of Limerick and Waterford. The losers will go into a semi-final play-off (in effect a quarter final).

In U-21 Hurling, Tipperary have a bye to the semi-final where they will play the winners of Cork and Waterford. In U-21 Football, Tipp also have a bye to the semi-final where they will play the winners of Clare and Limerick.

McGrath Cup SF and Waterford Crystal CUP SH

In the McGrath Cup Senior Football competition which will start in January, Tipperary will play UL in the first round with the winners playing Limerick IT in a quarter final. In the Waterford Crystal Cup Senior Hurling which will also start in January, Tipperary have a bye to the quarter finals where they will play the winners of Clare and Waterford IT.

TIPP HURLING CLUB NEW YORK HONOURS 1974 CHAMPIONS

The Tipperary Hurling Club New York will honour the Tipperary team which won the 1974 New York Senior Hurling Championship in 1974 at its Annual Banquet which will be held this year on December 5^th (more details in next week’s Scene). The team lined out as follows with substitutes and mentors also included (please note it was 13 a side): 1. Henry Condron (Moneygall); 2. Liam King (Lorrha); 3. Brendan Maher (Roscrea); 4. Monty Moloney (Galway); 5. Donal O’Brien (Captain, Knockavilla Kickhams); 6. Jim Keane (Boherlahan Dualla); 7. Seamus Power (Boherlahan Dualla), 8. Liam Condon (Newcastle); 9. Jimmy Doyle (Thurles Sarsfields), 10. John Flanagan (Moycarkey-Borris); 11. Tony Cullinane (Newcastle); 12. Austin English (Marlfield); 13. Johnny Murphy (Cashel King Cormacs). Subs: 14. Paddy Hennessy (Grangemockler); 15. Joe Carey (Moyne/ Templetuohy), 16. Pat Ryan (Cappawhite); 17. Billy McLoughlin (Rearcross); 18. Tom Joyce (Galway); 19. Mike O’Brien (Knockavilla Kickhams); 20. Devere Reynolds (Éire Óg Nenagh), 21 Bill O’Brien (Knockavilla Kickhams). Mentors: Oliver Barrett (Thurles Sarsfielsd), Oliver O’Donnell (Rosegreen, Cashel), Mike Ryan (Cappawhite).

OLD GAA E-MAIL SERVER

Earlier this year, the GAA introduced a new email system and as a consequence is winding down service on the old email server which will be fully decommissioned on Monday November 30th at 10:00am. In practical terms, from that date any GAA club or officer still using an e-mail address with an extension of @tipperary.gaa.ie will no longer be able to access their account and all e-mails on this account will no longer be accessible. Contact Tipperary GAA IT Officer Ed Donnelly at itofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie or 087-2055642 if you need more details.

DINNY CAHILL APPOINTED ANTRIM MANAGER

Congratulations and good luck to Dinny Cahill of Kilruane MacDonaghs who has been appointed Manager of the Antrim Senior Hurling team. This will be Dinny’s second stint as Manager of Antrim. He is a very experienced coach at club and inter county level.

CLUB PHOTOS FOR ANNUAL PUBLICATIONS

Over the next few weeks various publications will be produced including Convention Books and the Tipperary Year Book. Any photographs clubs have which coincided with their GAA 125 celebrations would be appreciated for these publications. In particular photos of Lá na gClub events or photos from Clubs involved in the Munster Final weekend Torch Run would be very desirable. Photos should be sent to Tim Floyd, County Secretary at Lar na Pairce, Thurles or by email to secretary.tipperary@gaa.ie

MUNSTER CLUBS FORUM

Thanks to all the clubs which sent representatives to the Munster Clubs Forum which was held last Saturday in the INEC, Killarney. It was a very useful day and well done to Tipperary speakers, John Ryan (Holycross-Ballycahill and Tipperary Munster Council representative) and Ed Donnelly (Moycarkey-Borris and Chairman Tipperary IT Committee).

GAA MUSEUM IN NOVEMBER

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Tipperary cyclist 1900s

jacolette — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:07:20 +0000

This Tipperary woman looks like fun! She was definitely fashionable and trend conscious as demonstrated by her check suit and association with the very trendy pastime of cycling. Brian Griffin has written a comprehensive history of cycling in Ireland which also covers the gender issues surrounding the sport. Not everyone was keen on the independence and freedom that cycling gave women! Roger Vaughan’s website includes a selection of Victorian and Edwardian cycling photographs. The studio props are also great – note the rustic seat and crescent moon. I also find it interesting that the backdrop in the first photograph is slightly shabby and no attempt has been made to hide the canopy and ground-sheet.

Age shall not weary them.

BrownhillsBob — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:23:53 +0000

Remembrance Sunday – if only for a few minutes, please take time out to consider those that gave, and those who may yet give their lives for us to live in peace and prosperity today. From the fields of Flandria to the jungles of Burma, from the deserts of Iraq to the frozen waters of the South Atlantic, when their time has come, good and noble people have given their all that we may enjoy better days.

Please show your support for those to whom we owe so much by making a donation to the Royal British Legion, who do excellent work. I’m taking the liberty of including a link to the remarkably moving Bill Caddick song ‘The Writing of Tipperary’, performed by folk legend June Tabor, a wonderful tribute to the iconic Great War song and the Black Country man who wrote it, Jack Judge.

The Writing of Tipperary

by Bill Caddick

King Edward the Seventh, whom some called the peacemaker
Died in Nineteen-and-ten
He was buried at Windsor, and in the procession
Were the finest and highest of men
There were nine crowned kings, thirty proud princes
Leaders of many a land
And old Kaiser Bill rode next to King George
With his field-marshal’s baton in hand
Crippen was caught that very same year
Haley’s comet flashed by
The first of the labour exchanges was opened
The year the old king died

The Sidney Street siege brought Nineteen-eleven
When anarchy died in the flames
In London in June King George and his queen
Played the Coronation game
“A place in the sun” said the Kaiser in Hamburg
Launching his new battleships
King George made India, Ireland and Wales
Places for right royal trips
Titanic was launched on the day of the Derby
London’s last horse-bus was shelved
Suffragettes marched, demanding their rights
Then in came Nineteen-twelve

Jack Judge went down to West Bromwich town
To welcome the brand-new year
And he went to a pub to have a little sup
‘Cos’ he liked a drop of beer
And when he had a few he started to sing, and his voice he lifted high
My name’s Jack Judge, I’ll write you a song, from Oldbury town come I

A Brummagem fella as was sitting close by
He heard what Jack did say
A pound to a penny, said he to Jack
Yow cor write a song in a day
Jack he laughed and he sang another song
And he said, I’ll take you on
This afternoon I’ll write you a song
And sing it ‘fore the day is done

Jack laughed again, he sang another song
And he called for a pint of beer
Then he caught a train to Stalybridge
Where that night he was due to appear
And on the very first day of Nineteen-twelve
Old Jack Judge won his bet
And the song he made and sang that day
We never will forget

In March Nineteen-twelve, brave Scott and his comrades
Died while a snowstorm roared
And later that year the good General Booth
Finally laid down his sword
There were riots in Ireland concerning Home Rule
Mrs. Pankhurst was imprisoned again
Wilbur Wright died, the first of the fliers
As the Royal Flying Corps was named
Titanic went down in the spring of that year
Taking one thousand five hundred lives
The Balkan states blazed from border to border
As Death began sharpening his knives

Of the Nineteen-ten monarchs who mourned for King Edward
In Nineteen-thirteen few survived
Though some of them lived to a peaceful old age
Assassains took many a life
Death came calmly to China and Sweden
But elsewhere the murderer’s hand
Struck the Pasha of Turkey and the King of the Greeks
While Spain survived Death’s plan
The armies of Europe paraded and postured
The stockpile of weapons increased
At The Hague, as if in grim desperation
They opened the Palace of Peace

More Suffragettes marches brought Nineteen-fourteen
Then the Archduke of Austria was slain
In less than two months, all of Europe was marching
Death was in business again
Many a young man from many a family
Willingly gave of his all
They died in their millions for dubious victory
Answering Kitchener’s call
As they went off to war in the trains and the troopships
They sang as they hurried along
And their words echo back from the graveyards of Flanders
Singing old Jack Judge’s song

It’s a long way to Tipperary, it’s a long way to go
It’s a long way to Tipperary, to the sweetest girl I know
Goodbye Piccadilly, farewell Leicester Square
It’s a long long way to Tipperary, but my heart lies there

It's a long way to Tipperary, it's a long way to go!

www.thedogsinthestreet.net — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:56:51 +0000

It’s certainly a long way to travel to give evidence against the thugs of Tipperary who wreake

Tipperary GAA Scene 2nd November 2009

derryo — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:30:38 +0000

CELEBRATION OF GAA 125^THANNIVERSARY ON NOVEMBER 1^ST

Congratulations to all those involved in organising the events last weekend to commemorate the 125^th Anniversary of the founding of the GAA. The inclement weather of Saturday night and Sunday morning eased to allow the parade take place from St. Patrick’s College to the Dr. Croke monument in the Square where a wreath was laid by GAA President, Christy Cooney and Director General, Padraic Duffy.

Well done in particular to Tipperary County Secretary, Tim Floyd and the Tipperaty 125 Committee, chaired by Semaus J King on contributing so much to the organisation of last weekend’s events. The 125 Committee has had a busy and successful year and will have a couple of more events to announce before this special year ends.

MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hard luck to Thurles Sarsfields on their narrow defeat to Newtownshandrum of Cork in the Munster Club Senior Hurling championship quarter final on Sunday last. The fact that it was a fine game in difficult conditions will be of little consolation to Sarsfields but they certainly put up a fighting performance.

Hard luck also to Carrick Davins on their defeat to Whitegate of Clare in the Munster Club Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final last Saturday.

COUNTY INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FINAL

Congratulations to Carrick Swans on winning the County Intermediate Football final in Clonmel on Sunday last when they defeated Ballyporeen in a repeat of the South Divisional final which the Swans also won. Swans were captained by Jamie Sweetman and this was their second title in the grade, having previously won 10 years ago in 1999.

COUNTY JUNIOR HURLING B FINAL

Congratulations to Templederry Kenyons on their victory over Mullinahone to win the County Junior B Hurling title in Holycross last Saturday. The Tim Maher Perpetual Cup, named after the great Boherlahan Dualla Gael and former Tipperary representative on Munster Council, was presented to jubilant Templederry captain, Damien Quinn by County Vice Chairman Sean Nugent and County PRO, Ger Ryan. It was the Kenyons second time to win this title having been previously led to victory in 1996 by Seamus Murray whose son Eanna was on the Tipperary minor hurling team this year. John Leahy made an unexpected second half appearance as a substitute for Mullinahone and while the speed of yesteryear is gone, he showed that the skill remains by scoring a fine point.

COUNTY FINALS THIS WEEKEND

There are 3 county finals to be played this weekend. The County Minor A Hurling Final between Arravale Rovers and Loughmore Castleiney, which was cancelled last Sunday due to bad weather conditions, has been refixed for Boherlahan on Saturday November 7^th at 2.30pm with Noel Cosgrave refereeing. Noel from the Marlfield club will have a busy weekend as he is also on Munster Club championship duty on Sunday when he takes charge of the Munster Intermediate Club semi-final at Dungarvan between Dungarvan (Waterford) and Douglas (Cork) at 2.00pm. We wish him luck for both games.

The Junior Hurling A Final between Aherlow and Nenagh Éire Óg will take place in Páirc Shileáin on Saturday at 2pm. Nenagh last won this title in 2000 while Aherlow have never won the title. Keith Delahunty of Moyle Rovers will be the referee.

The Junior Football A Final between Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams and Shannon Rovers will take place in Templetuohy on Friday, November 6^th at 8pm with Tom McGrath in charge. Kickhams last won the title in 1992 and Rovers will be seeking their first title at this grade.

TIPPERARY LAOCHRA GHAEL 2009

The Tipperary Laochra Sean Ghael awards ceremony took place in the Dome at Semple Stadium on Sunday evening last. The awards are made to people over the age of 70 years who have given and in many cases continue to give distinguished service to the GAA. Guest of honour was GAA President, Christy Cooney who presented the recipients with their awards. Former GAA President, Sean Kelly was also present. There was a special 125 flavour to the awards with the recipients including ecclesiastical successor to Dr TW Croke, the present Archbishop of Cashel and Emly and Patron of the GAA, Dr. Dermot Clifford; Pat Walsh of Carrick-on-Suir, grandnephew of Maurice Davin, founder of the GAA, and Michael Hogan of Grangemockler, nephew and namesake of the Tipperary Footballer shot dead in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday in 1920. The other recipients were Mid Tipperary – Paddy Wardick (Boherlahan Dualla), Tommy Casey (Drom and Inch), Connie Keane (Thurles Sarsfields), Phil Blake (Moyne Templetuohy), Fr Phil Barry (Upperchurch Drombane), Sean Grey (JK Brackens) and Peggy Gleeson (Loughmore Castleiney); South Tipperary – Jimmy Cleary (Clonmel Óg), Michael Lonergan (Ballybacon-Grange/ Ardfinnan), Tony Newport (Fethard), Bill Martin (Ballingarry), Seamus Leahy (St. Marys) and Tom Walsh (Cahir); North Tipperary – Michael Collins (Newport), Mick Minogue (Roscrea), Tom Lambe (Lorrha), Jim O’Brien (Silvermines), John Joe Maher (Ballina), Jim Madden (Portroe), Mackey McKenna (Borrisokane) and Jimmy Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg); West Tipperary – John Bargary (Golden Kilfeacle), Liam O’Dwyer (Arravale Rovers and formerly Gortnahoe Glengoole), Jerry Fahey (Sean Treacys), Michael O’Dwyer (Cashel King Cormacs), Willie O’Grady (Rosegreen), Paddy Ryan (Kickhams), Hannie Hanley (Aherlow) and John Ryan (Luke) (Glengar); and Handball – Tom Ahearne (Ballina Handball Club) and Paddy Gregan (Youghalarra Handball Cub). Congratulations to all the recipients on their well deserved awards. Well done also to Cumann na Sean Ghael for an excellently organised event and great preparatory work which was acknowledged by both Christy Cooney and Barry O’Brien, County Chairman, when they addressed the gathering. The members of Cumann na Sean Ghael are – John Costigan (Chairman), Micheál O’ Meara (Secretary), Noel Morris, Seamus J King, Pat Moroney and Seamus McCarthy.

100 YEARS YOUNG – JIMMY BUTLER COFFEY

Congratulations to Jimmy Butler Coffey who celebrated his 100^th birthday last week. Jimmy from the Newport club is the last surviving member of the Tipperary team which won the All Ireland senior hurling final in 1937.

OLD GAA E-MAIL SERVER

TOMMY FLEMING CONCERT IN SEMPLE STADIUM DOME

We are delighted to announce that Tommy Fleming is performing at the Dome at Semple Stadium on the Friday November 13^th to help support the Tipperary Senior Hurlers. One of Irelands biggest selling artists, Tommy will be performing from 8pm. Tickets are now on sale for €30.00 and can be purchased at:

- Ticket Master ( www.ticketmaster.ie )

- Lár na Páirce, Thurles. (0504 22702)

- Heart Beat City, Thurles

- Golden Discs, O’Connell Mal, Clonmel

- Roxi Records, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick

- Empire Music, O’Connell St., Co. Limerick

This will be the first major live show in the Dome and hopefully it will be the start of many such events in this excellent venue. Well done to David Morgan, Stadium Manager for organising the event.

COLLEGES FIXTURES

In U15 A Hurling (Croke Cup) Our Lady’s Templemore will play Nenagh CBS at Templederry at 2.30pm on Thursday, November 5^th. In U16½ B Hurling (Kinnane Cup) Nenagh CBS will play Mitchelstown at Ballybricken at 2.30pm on Friday November 6^th.

MUNSTER CLUBS FORUM

The Munster Clubs Forum will be held this weekend in the INEC, Killarney on Saturday November 7^th. All clubs have been invited to send at least four delegates ie. 1 adult administrator; 1 underage administrator; 1 underage coach; 1 other (with a preference for Club Treasurer or PRO). A club may send other delegates if they wish, but it is important that names be registered in advance with the Munster Council so that they can administer the necessary documentation properly. Registration forms have been emailed to all clubs. Among the speakers will be John Ryan (Holycross-Ballycahill and Tipperary Munster Council representative) who will speak on developing club facilities and Ed Donnelly (Moycarkey-Borris and Chairman Tipperary IT Committee) who will speak on website set-up and design.

GAA MUSEUM IN NOVEMBER

On the November 21^st 1920 events outside of the GAA brought politics into the heart of the Association. The GAA Museum remembers the tragedy of Bloody Sunday with special commemorative guided tours of the Stadium at 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Sunday November 22^nd 2009. One of the people shot dead that day during the game between Tipperary and Dublin was Tipperary footballer, Michael Hogan of Grangemockler after whom the Hogan Stand is named. He was also remembered last weekend in the Senior Football challenge game between Tipperary and Cork in Semple Stadium on Saturday night and in Grangemockler on Sunday morning where GAA President, Christy Cooney, unveiled a plaque commemorating the events of Bloody Sunday

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Amazing project...but in Tipperary?

ohsitdown — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:37:47 +0000

It’s a long way to Tipperary….but soon, lots of people may be going there a lot more often.

An incredible venture is about to undertaken in the county, one that I cannot really believe will actually take place. People in the know have made assurances that a lot of the groundwork and capital are in place.

The project is being called The Tipperary Venue. The people handling the PR are calling it “the largest development of its kind in Ireland”.

Here’s the amazing bit….the components of this wonderful construction.

It will include an all-weather racecourse, a greyhound track, a golf course and driving range, an equestrian centre and….wait for it…..a15,000 seater music/entertainment venue — that’s bigger than the new O2 arena in Dublin.

There will also be a replica built of The White House.

An all-weather racecourse has been talked about for the Tipperary region for some years now and i’m sure the new racecourse/greyhound track will be closely modelled on the Dundalk operation.

A golf course and driving range, an equestrian centre…ambitious projects in themselves, and of course a huge 15,000 seater arena.

Who’s gonna use a place like this? How many people even live in the County of Tipperary? Will the golf course attract enough members to make it viable? Or will it be a championship course?

And what about Tipperary’s already existing three racecourses in Clonmel, Tipperary Town and Thurles? Is there a market for a fourth racecourse in the county?

A 15,000 seater music hall? Will top international acts be including Tipperary on their world tours? Only top international acts will be able to sell-out an arena that size. Sometimes those big international performers dont even come to Dublin.

Perhaps the biggest question is: Who is providing the funding? How much will this venture cost?

On a positive note, it’s great for local employment and residents of Tipperary and surrounding counties will have a proper all-round facility on their doorstep.

There is a press conference/media briefing next week ahead of submission of the planning permission. When more details of this impressive/ambitious project are announced, they’ll be posted here…….

Tipperary GAA Scene 20th Oct 2009

derryo — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:24:30 +0000

Tipperary GAA Scene by County PRO Ger Ryan

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING FINAL

Congratulations to Thurles Sarsfields on winning their 30^th county senior hurling title at Semple Stadium on Sunday in front of an attendance of 9,500 people. County Chairman Barry O’Brien presented the Dan Breen Cup to Sarsfields captain and long serving forward, Johnny Enright. Padraic Maher who had a great game at full back for Thurles was named Man of the Match. Sarfields will now face Newtownshandrum of Cork in the Munster Club championship quarter final in Semple Stadium on Sunday, November 1^st, which will be 125 years exactly since the GAA was founded in Hayes Hotel in 1884. Thurles Sarsfields also won the title 50 years ago and 100 years ago on the 75^th and 25^th anniversaries of the GAA’s founding respectively. The first decade of the current millennium closes with Toomevara having won 6 of the 10 titles on offer, Sarsfields 2 and Mullinahone and Loughmore Castleiney 1 each. The last team to win a County Final scoring exactly 0-14 was Borris-Ileigh in 1986 and they went on to win the All Ireland club title in 1987 – an omen perhaps!

COUNTY INTERMEDIATE HURLING FINAL

Congratulations to Carrick Davins on winning their first ever County Intermediate title when they defeated Arravale Rovers by 1-13 to 1-6 in Semple Stadium on Sunday. County Vice Chairman, Sean Nugent presented the Jacksie Ryan Cup to the Davins Captain, Gerard Robinson. It is only the second time that a team from the South Division has won the Intermediate Hurling championship. The first was 30 years when Ballingarry won the championship in 1979, the inaugural year of the County Intermediate Hurling championship.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL

It’s the turn of the club footballers to take centre stage this weekend when Aherlow will play Moyle Rovers in the county senior football final at Semple Stadium at 3pm on Sunday, October 25th. It will be preceded at 1pm by the Minor A Football final replay between Ardfinnan and Loughmore Castleiney. Aherlow last won the senior title in 2006 while Moyle Rovers won it last in 2007. Moyle Rovers are the only club to have already won 2 titles this decade. Prior to 2007, they also won in it in 2000 when they completed a 3 in a row and secured a 5^th title in 6 years. We wish all 4 clubs the best of luck on Sunday. Between the 2 games, the 1975 county senior football champions, Kilruane MacDonaghs, will be introduced on the pitch.

ARRANGEMENTS AT SEMPLE STADIUM FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL

The entry fee to the County Final is €20 for Adults, €10 for Students and OAPs, and Under 16s are free (Valid photographic I.D. required). Only Ardán Ó Riain (New Stand) will be open. All passholders must go to stile 41 or 54 including County Board passholders, 5 year term ticket holders and stewards

We thank our patrons in advance for their co-operation with these arrangements.

VODAFONE GAA ALLSTARS

Tipperary won 4 hurling awards when the 2009 Vodafone GAA All Stars were announced last week. Congratulations to Padraic Maher (full back, 1^st award), Conor O’Mahony (left half back, 2^nd award), Larry Corbett (right half forward, 1^st award) and Noel McGrath (right corner forward, 1^st award). Noel was also chosen as Young Hurler of the Year. Noel’s All Star award is the first for a Loughmore Castleiney player and he is also the youngest ever winner of an All Star award being still two months short of his 19^th birthday. Eddie Enright was the only previous award winner from Thurles Sarsfields and Larry Corbett and Padraic Maher are the first two non-brothers to bring 2 awards to the same Tipperary club in the one season. Previous dual winners from the same club were Conal and Cormac Bonnar of Cashel King Cormacs (1989 and 1991) and Eoin and Paul Kelly of Mullinahone (2002 and 2005). Conor O’Mahony becomes the first Tipperary player to win awards in successive years since Eoin Kelly won 3 awards in a row between 2004 and 2006.

Michael Hogan Commemoration – TIpp V CORK SF CHALLENGE

Following the disappointment which followed the cancellation due to the inclement weather experienced in May of much of the Michael Hogan memorial weekend, the people of Grangemockler will complete their commemoration of Michael Hogan and the events of Bloody Sunday on the weekend of October 31^st 2009. The events will kick off with a senior football challenge between Tipperary and Cork under the new lights in Semple Stadium Thurles on Halloween night, Saturday 31^st at 7.00PM. The clash of the Conor Counihan’s Munster champions and All Ireland runners up and John Evans National league division 3 winners will provide a fitting opportunity to finish off the footballing year in what will be the last inter county match of 2009. The weekend will be completed when Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana unveils a plaque in Michael Hogan’s home village of Grangemockler on Sunday morning November 1^st at 9.15am. This plaque will commemorate the events of Bloody Sunday in this the 125th year of the GAA. The 125th anniversary celebrations of the GAA could not be completed without marking such a seminal moment not alone in GAA history but in that of the formation of our nation as a whole. The people of Grangemockler are anxious to finish what was started earlier in the year with a fitting conclusion to their efforts to honour one of their own and would invite all of those who wish to be part of this commemoration of the momentous events of Bloody Sunday 1920 to join us over the weekend

GOOD WISHES TO JAMES WOODLOCK

We wish James Woodlock all the best for a speedy and full recovery from the broken leg he sustained in an accidental clash towards the end of the county senior hurling final last Sunday. We also thank all the medical personnel who tended James so well at Semple Stadium.

FRIENDS OF TIPP FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP DRAW

Time is running out if you have not bought a ticket for the Friends of Tipperary Football Membership Draw which has many excellent prizes. Tickets are €20 each and are available from any member of the Committee. The 1st prize is €5,000 euro and there is a total Prize Fund of €9,000 euro. Proceeds of the Draw support all County Football teams. The Draw will be held on Wednesday, 4th November.

REPRINT OF TOMMY DOYLE’S BOOK

A reprint of Tommy Doyle’s book “A Lifetime in Hurling” is now available. The autobiography of the famed Thurles Sarsfields and Tipperary hurler was the first autobiography of a GAA star and was first published in 1955. The cost including packaging and postage is €56.50. The book is now from Kenny’s Bindery, 13-18 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Road, Galway, phone 091-709362, fax 091-757516, email: bindery@kennys.ie. Thanks to the Doyle family for permitting the reprint and to PJ Maxwell for making the necessary arrangements.

ALLIANZ NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES 2010

The fixtures for the 2010 Allianz National Leagues have been announced. In football, newly promoted Division 3 champions Tipperary will kick off their Division 2 campaign on Saturday February 6^th away to Laois. Their other fixtures (home team first) are February 13^th – Tipp v Kildare; March 6^th – Down v Tipp; March 14^th – Tipp v Meath; March 20^th – Tipp v Donegal; March 28^th – Armagh v Tipp; and April 11^th – Tipp v Westmeath. In hurling, Tipperary’s campaign will start off with the visit of Kilkenny for a game under lights on February 20^th. Their other fixtures (home team first) are February 28^th – Dublin v Tipp; March 14^th – Tipp v Galway; March 21^st Limerick v Tipperary; March 28^th – Tipp v Waterford; April 4^th – Cork v Tipp and April 18^th – Offaly v Tipp.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Tipperary by Frank Delaney*

subwaybookclub — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:27 +0000

If I weren’t enjoying A Tree Grows in Brooklyn so much, I’d be wondering if I’m just too picky about novels.

The narrative structure of this book is complex – long passages from the purported papers of protagonist Charles O’Brien, with commentary by the “discoverer” of the papers. As the book progresses, diary entries and letters of others also get layered in. As I noted early on, I found this layering off-putting, but continued reading.

To Delaney’s credit, the various sources have distinct voices, but they can be irritating, with breathlessly grand statements about the importance of what they’re experiencing (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn does the naive narrator much better). The characters also comments on each others’ personalities and writing in a way that seems to be strong-arming the reader into agreeing (Charles’ writing displays “fluid lyricism”, the discoverer of his papers tells us).

The discoverer is an amateur historian and his passages are an excuse to dump enormous chunks of Delaney’s research on the place and period into the novel. That place and period is intrinsically interesting – Ireland’s struggle for independence – but Delaney over-reaches and has Charles meet nearly every key player of the period, from Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats (who encourages him to go for the girl he loves) to Charles Parnell and the founders of Sinn Fein. It deepened my understanding of the era, but at great cost to the believability of the novel.

Since this book came out only last year, I won’t give any spoilers about the ending, but I will say I found it impossibly pat. It’s a bit underwritten (after 450 pages, what’s a few more?) and a sprawling account of Irish history, covering over a century, should not end with the feeling that every loose end has been tied up.

*No one noticed I’ve had him as Frank Dougherty in the Reading List for the past month? Oops.

Spreading a little joy and happiness

deiseach — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:59:37 +0000

It’s almost compulsory to diss the All Star awards, so it’s doubtful whether the people

Tipperary GAA Scene 13th Oct 2009

derryo — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:39:26 +0000

Tipperary GAA Scene by County PRO Ger Ryan

COUNTY SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE HURLING FINALS

The club hurling scene in Tipperary reaches its climax this weekend with the County Senior Hurling final between Drom and Inch and Thurles Sarsfields on Sunday October 18^th at 3.30pm in Semple Stadium. It will be preceded by the County Intermediate Hurling final between Arravale Rovers and Carrick Davins at 1.30pm. We wish all 4 clubs good luck for their big day.

Thurles Sarsfields will be seeking their 30^th county senior hurling title while Mid Division rivals Drom and Inch will be seeking their first. Sarsfields will also be seeking to become the second club, joining Toomevara, which has won all 3 Dan Breen Cups. The original Dan Breen Cup was first presented in 1931 and was replaced in 1972 and it in turn was replaced in 2006.

Interestingly, it has always been a team from the Mid division that has won the County Senior Hurling title in a major anniversary year of the GAA. Thurles Sarsfields won it in 1909 and 1959, while Moycarkey Borris won it in 1934 and 1984. The 50 year trend suggests a Thurles win but Drom and Inch will surely have different ideas.

In the Intermediate Final, Carrick Davins will be seeking their first victory at this grade but of course they have a famous history at senior level having won county senior titles in 1966 and 1967. Arravale Rovers will be seeking their 2^nd title having previously won in 1997. Neither finalist won their divisional title this year but both have peaked at the right time and we can look forward to a keen contest for the Jacksie Ryan Cup.

HONOURING TEAMS OF THE PAST

The Borris-Ileigh teams which won the County Senior Hurling Championships in 1981, 1983 and 1986 will be honoured in Semple Stadium on Sunday between the Intermediate final and the Senior final. In the 1981 final Borris defeated Roscrea by 1-14 to 0-12 with Noel O’Dwyer scoring 0-8 and receiving the Man of the Match award. Timmy Stapleton was captain. Noel O’Dwyer was again Man of the Match in 1983 when Francis Spillane captained the team in their 0-17 to 1-11 victory over Loughmore Castleiney. In 1986 they defeated defending county and All Ireland club champions Kilruane MacDonaghs by 0-14 to 0-7 with Michael Ryan captaining the team and Philip Kenny earning the Man of the Match award having scored 0-6. That team of course went on to win the All Ireland club championship on March 17^th 1987 when they defeated Rathnure of Wexford by 2-9 to 0-9 in Croke Park. Later that year, Richard Stakelum captained Tipperary to their first Munster Senior Hurling championship victory in 16 years and famously proclaimed an end to “the famine” in his victory speech in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

We are grateful to the Tipperary Star and Younges of the Ragg for sponsoring this event which adds greatly to the atmosphere of county final day. We also would like to thank Seamus J. King, Pat Carey and John Costigan for their efforts in organising the event, Siobhan Mackey in the GAA office for her administrative support and the Borris-Ileigh club for their assistance and co-operation.

ARRANGEMENTS AT SEMPLE STADIUM FOR COUNTY FINALS

The entry fee to the County Final is €20 for Adults, €10 for Students and OAPs, and Under 16s are free (Valid photographic I.D. required). Both stands will be open at 12.30pm. Groups will be accommodated at stile 50 in Ardan Ó Riain (New Stand).

Stile 1 in the Kinnane Stand (Old Stand) and Stiles 41 and 54 in New Stand are for county board pass holders, 5 year term passes and voluntary stewards’ passes. It is important to note that children will not be allowed out of the Stadium during matches unless accompanied by an adult.

We thank our patrons in advance for their co-operation with these arrangements.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS

Well done to Moyle Rovers and Aherlow on their victories in the County Senior Football semi-finals in Semple Stadium on Sunday last in front of an attendance of 1,100 people. They will now meet in the County Final also in Semple Stadium on Sunday October 25^th. Aherlow last won the title in 2006 and Moyle Rovers last won it in 2007. Hard luck to both losing semi-finalists Killenaule and Loughmore Castleiney on a well fought campaign.

SEAMUS Ó RIAIN CUP FINAL

Congratulations to Kilruane MacDonaghs on their 1-22 to 0-17 win over Lorrha and Dorrha in the final of the Seamus Ó Riain Cup Senior Hurling competition which was played in Borrisokane on Sunday last. Kilruane become the second winners of the Ó Riain Cup having lost last year’s inaugural final to Carrick Swans. County Vice Chairman Sean Nugent presented the cup to winning captain, Seamus Hennessy.

COUNTY MINOR B HURLING FINAL

Moyne-Templetuohy Óg captured the County Minor “B” Hurling title on Saturday last thanks to a 2-19 to 1-12 victory over Knockmealdown Gaels at Leahy Park Cashel. The Moyne-Templetuohy / Killea combination were captained by 2009 County Minor Hurling captain, Liam Butler, and became the fourth Mid club to capture this title this decade following on from the successes of Drom & Inch (2003), JK Brackens (2004) and Moycarkey-Borris (2007). This competition began in 1984 and was won by Moyne-Templetuohy in 1987 when William Maher was the winning captain.

COUNTY MINOR B FOOTBALL FINAL

Well done to Killenaule on winning the County Minor “B” Football title for the first time on Saturday by virtue of a 2-18 to 2-6 victory over Borris-Ileigh at Boherlahan. Afterwards, County Football Board Chairman Noel Morris presented the cup to Killenaule captain Conor Prendergast. Killenaule became the 20th club to capture this title since the competition began in 1985 and the eighth club from the South Division.

COUNTY JUNIOR B FOOTBALL FINAL

Clonmel Óg won the County Junior B Football final on Saturday thanks to a 2-9 to 0-8 victory over Sean Treacys at Boherlahan. Afterwards, County Football Board Chairman Noel Morris presented the cup to Clonmel Óg captain Darren Burns. This competition began at County level in 1995 and in the intervening years, no club has managed to win the title more than once. Of the 15 clubs tied at the top of the roll of honour at this grade with 1 title each, there are 5 North clubs, 4 South clubs, 4 Mid clubs and 2 clubs from the West division.

WORLD TITLE FOR BALLINA HANDBALLER

Congratulations to Ger Coonan (Ballina) who in partnership with Darragh Daly (Tyrone) won the Mens A Doubles in the Handball World Championships in Portland, USA. In the final against the US pairing of Garner and Steele, they went down 21/12 in the first and in a very tight second game they won narrowly 21/18. In the Tie Break they worked hard and finally come out 11/6 winners. Ger also reached the final of the Mens A Singles but he was defeated by Ruairí Kelly (Tyrone) 21/14, 21/15.

FRIENDS OF TIPP FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP DRAW

The Friends of Tipperary Football are presently running a Membership Draw. Tickets are €20 each and are available from any member of the Committee. The 1st prize is €5,000 euro and there is a total Prize Fund of €9,000 euro. Proceeds of the Draw support all County Football teams. The Draw will be held on Wednesday, 4th November.

REPRINT OF TOMMY DOYLE’S BOOK

CANON HAYES SPORTS AWARDS

The Canon Hayes National Sports Awards Committee (Tipperary) has announced that they are now accepting nominations for their 2009 Awards in the categories of Local and County, which are open to nominees from within County Tipperary, and in the categories of National and Outstanding Achievement, which are open to nominees from throughout the 32 counties. Members of the public along with representatives of clubs or sporting organisations are invited to submit nominations for the Awards. All persons nominated should be over the age of 16 years and the nomination should relate to achievements in the past 12 months.

A brief resume of the nominee’s sporting achievements should be submitted along with the nomination to: Sports Awards Committee, Canon Hayes Recreation Centre, Avondale Crescent, Tipperary Town, to arrive on or before Friday October 23rd. Nominations may also be submitted by e-mail to martinquinns@eircom.net The Awards are open to all sporting disciplines and the committee are looking forward to receiving many nominations for the respective categories. Further details on the Awards are available from the Canon Hayes Sports Centre on 062-52022 or 087-6101628.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Vacation Reading

subwaybookclub — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:32:43 +0000

One of the things I love about vacation spots, especially condos, is the collection of used books, mostly paperbacks, that builds up over time. The selection here is appropriately eclectic or even bizarre, though it can’t necessarily all be blamed on prior visitors – there’s a sign saying some of the books were purchased from the local Humane Society (your joke here). Still, I can’t imagine any buyer on behalf of the resort choosing “One Heartbeat Away: Your Journey into Eternity”, which promises to tell me what the afterlife will be like “in a logical, interesting and straightforward manner”. I was disappointed to find it appears to be just standard evangelical Christian literature – lots of anecdotes and Bible quotes, a little evolution bashing. I was hoping for something more out-there.

Mixed in with the Stephen King and James Patterson are the requisite handful of romance novels, and a volume entitled “Everything You Pretend to Know and Are Afraid Someone Will Ask”. This last one had promise – I’m a big fan of the Imponderables series (“Do Penguins Have Knees?” was an early gift to the Writer) and Schott’s Miscellany – but it’s somewhat dated. The focus on financial terms (“what’s the Fed?” “what’s a cartel?”) feels very 80s, though the book was published in 1996. Even if I didn’t deal with finance a fair amount at work, the last couple years has educated all of us quite a bit about discount windows and movements in the prime rate.

Most disappointing, however, is that there’s no local guidebook or fish identification guide. We left our Caribbean Reef ID book home in New York, so we’re relying on folks on the boats and the Internet to figure out some of the odd stuff (the lettuce leaf sea slug looks exactly like you’d expect, but what’s the kinda camo little fish with red dots? my best guess is a red-spotted hawkfish).

I’d like to make a contribution to the place, but Tipperary is a library book and Brightness Falls is on loan from the Writer, so neither is mine to give. I only brought two books, and have read little of either, because I can only handle so much input in a day. Diving is sensory overload so a lot of my “surface intervals” are spent napping, catching up on some blogs or making little trips around the island. Hope to see the blue iguanas on this visit.

Tipperary GAA Scene 6th Oct 2009

derryo — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:21:57 +0000

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Well done to Thurles Sarsfields and Drom and Inch on qualifying for the County Senior Hurling championship final to be played in Semple Stadium on October 18^th. Commiserations to Toomevara and Upperchurch Drombane, they both met better teams on the day but both contributed a lot to the 2009 championship.

The 2009 final will be a repeat of the 2005 final which Sarsfields won by 1-17 to 0-15 on October 16^th. The goal was scored by Wayne Cully. It was Sarsfields’ 29^th title and their first since 1974. Ger “Redser” O’Grady was captain and lined out at left half forward – he scored 0-3. Their other scorers were Johnny Enright 0-6, Wayne Cully 1-2, Richie Ruth 0-3, Pat Lalor, Stephen Lillis, and Eddie Enright 0-1 each. Drom’s top man and Man of the Match award winner was Seamus Butler who scored 0-11 (0-7 frees) with the other scorers being James Woodlock 0-2 and Ml Butler, K Butler 0-1 each. The referee was Brian White and the attendance was in excess of 12,000. Interestingly since the Dan Breen Cup was first presented in 1931 a final has never been played on October 18^th.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS

Killenaule’s victory over Galtee Rovers both won them a place in the semi-finals and ensured that there will be new County Senior Football champions with the exit of defending champions Galtee Rovers. The semi-finals will be played in Semple Stadium on this Sunday, October 11^th with Killenaule v Moyle Rovers at 2pm and Aherlow v Loughmore Castleiney at 3.30pm. The County Final will be in Semple Stadium on Sunday October 25^th.

PORTROE WIN COUNTY MINOR C HURLING FINAL

Congratulations to Portroe, captained by Andy McCluskey, on winning the county minor C hurling final at the weekend by defeating North Champions Silvermines by 4-18 to 2-8. This is Portroe’s first time winning this competition and they are the 5^th winner of this championship from the North Division in its 11 year history. The others were Lorrha and Dorrha (2000), Borrisokane (2001), Shannon Rovers (2002) and Ballinahinch (2007). Clonakenny are the only multiple winners of this championship having been successful in the inaugural year, 1999 and since in 2005 and 2006.

FRIENDS OF TIPP FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP DRAW

TIPPERARY GAA YEAR BOOK

A reminder that the deadline for the receipt of material for the Tipperary GAA Year Book, especially obituary notices, is November 1^st. The Year Book Committee hope that many people in the county will be willing to take out advertisements in the book, which helps to defray the costs of production. Fiachra O’Keeffe, Glenough, Rossmore, Cashel is the advertising agent for the 2010 Yearbook. The final date for the receipt of advertisements in November 13^th and it is hoped to have the book, which will be printed by the Nenagh Guardian, in the shops by December 11th.

COLLEGES GAMES

The second level colleges games are underway again with several games coming up in the next couple of weeks in the Munster . In the Corn an Uachtarán (U18½ B Football) Clonmel CBS will play De La Salle Waterford in Portlaw on Wednesday October 14^th at 2.30pm. In the Dean Ryan Cup (U16½ A hurling) Our Lady’s Templemore will play St. Flannan’s College Ennis in Nenagh at 2.30pm on Tuesday October 13^thand on Wednesday October 14^th Thurles CBS will play St. Caimins of Shannon in Claughaun (Limerick) also at 2.30pm. In the Kinnane Cup (U15 B Hurling, on Monday October 12^th Nenagh CBS will play Gael Scoil Mhuire in Ballygagran at 2.30pm and on Wednesday October 14^th Cashel CS will play Charleville CBS in Rathbane at 2.30pm. In the Corn Mhic Ruairi (Senior Hurling C) on Wednesday October 14^th, Newport CS will play Mitchelstown CBS in Rathkeale at 2.30pm and St. Joseph’s Borrisoleigh will play Blarney in Mitchelstown at 2.30pm. On Friday October 16^th, Balingarry will play Pallaskenry in Newport at 2.30pm. Finally in the Corn MhicCraith (U15 C Football) Carrick-on-Suir CBS will play Mallow at Ballygiblin at 2.30pm.

CANON HAYES SPORTS AWARDS

All nominations will be considered by the judging panels and a shortlist of nominees will be announced in early November. The Award Winners will receive specially commissioned bronze sculptured trophies and they will be presented at a Gala Black Tie Banquet in Tipperary in November.

REPRINT OF TONY WALL’S BOOK ON HURLING

Tony Wall’s book “Hurling”, first published in 1965, is now available in a hand stitched hardback reprint. Tony Wall of Thurles Sarsfields is holder of 5 All Ireland senior hurling medals, was captain of the 1958 winning team, was Texaco hurler of the Year in 1958 and captained the Tipp minor hurlers to All Ireland victory in 1952. The cost including packaging and postage is €56.50. The book is available immediately from Kenny’s Bindery, 13-18 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Road, Galway, phone 091-709362, fax 091-757516, email: bindery@kennys.ie.

Junior Supporters prize to interview Brendan Cummins

Would you like to meet Brendan Cummins, conduct an interview with him and have it published in the programme for the County Senior Hurling Final? You could be the lucky winner of this great prize simply by becoming a FREE Junior Member of the Tipperary Supporters Club. Just log on to www.tippsupportersclub.com and fill out the on line membership form. Then just send your question for Brendan to info@tippsupportersclub.com along with your name, age, address and parent’s contact details.

Vodafone Launch “Support your GAA Club” ANNOUNCEMENT

Don’t forget that the GAA have teamed up with Vodafone Ireland to provide Clubs with a terrific new opportunity to raise funds.

With the Vodafone Support Your GAA Club programme 5% of a Vodafone Ireland customer’s mobile phone Pay Monthly bill or Top Up will go to a customer’s nominated GAA Club once a Club and customer have registered, without costing Vodafone Ireland customers a cent extra. The customer does not have to be a member of the GAA Club nominated. The more people that sign up, the more money Clubs receive. There will be additional incentives for each Club whose members or supporters switch from their current network to Vodafone Ireland.

Vodafone Ireland will shortly be communicating with each Club and sending each Club a pack that will allow them to register for the programme. This registration pack is also available to download on www.supportyourgaaclub.ie. Each Club must be registered in order to receive funds. Club members and supporters also need to register at www.supportyourgaaclub.ie and nominate their GAA club.

For more information you can contact the Vodafone Support Your GAA Club team on +353-(0)87-322-5555 or +353- (0)87-322-5566. (9am-9pm Monday – Saturday).

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Top Award goes to Crossogue Preserves, Ballycahill, at the 2009 North Tipperary Enterprise Awards

derryo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:41:31 +0000

Veronica Molloy T/a Crossogue Preserves, Ballycahill was announced as the overall winner of the 2009 National Enterprise Awards County Competition while this year’s Runner-up was Lyncare Systems Ltd, C/o Gordon and Andrea Lynch, Unit 3, Shannonside Business Park, Birdhill. The winners were announced at a lunch time prize giving ceremony held at the Peppermill Restaurant, Nenagh on Thursday 1 October organised by the Tipperary County Enterprise Board.

This prestigious County competition carried a prize fund of €3,000 together with Louise Kennedy crystal awards and certificates of achievement. The County winners, Crossogue Preserves received a cheque for €1,500 and will now advance to represent North Tipperary in the National competition to be held in Dublin Castle on 10 November next. Lyncare Systems Ltd were awarded a cash prize of €1,000 in addition to the crystal award.

The competition was introduced in 1997 by the County & City Enterprise Boards to recognise the contribution that small enterprises make to Ireland’s economic development and to acknowledge their role in building a vibrant and successful indigenous business sector. The competition is open to all small firms that have received financial support from the County or City Enterprise Boards in the past. This year’s awards were presented by Matt Shortt, Director of Services, North Tipperary County Council, the new Chairperson of the Tipperary North County Enterprise Board. Rita Guinan, the Enterprise Board CEO acted as MC for the event which was attended by Board Directors, members of the Evaluation Committee, business interests and media. Last year’s Winner and Runner-up were also present.

Mr Ed Field, Digino Marketing Ltd, who won the 2008 competition recounted his experience and detailed the benefits that winning brought to his company in terms of free PR and the “opening of doors” with bodies such as Enterprise Ireland, Irish Ferries and Ryan Air etc. Mr Field stated that “it is fantastic when someone on the outside recognises that you are trying to do a great job as an owner / manager as generally we tend to be focused on internal operations”. Marian Murphy Cooney the well known local Fashion Designer and the 2008 Runner-up was also in attendance.

The winning entries were selected by independent adjudicators, Brian Keating, Shannon Development and Tom O’Keeffe of Bank of Ireland. At National level the Competition carries a prize fund worth in excess of €20,000 and the winning companies gain invaluable press coverage and acclaim.

Previous county winners included: 2008 – Digino Marketing Ltd, Ballina and 2007 – Cooleeney Farmhouse Cheese, Moyne Thurles who both made it into the top 8 firms in the Country. Other winners down through the years included John Cavanagh, T/a Friary Iron Works, Nenagh, Soap Opera Ltd, Nenagh; QA Resources, Brenwood Products Ltd., Hennessy Engineering Works, The Manor Nursing Home, Tipperary Garden Peat, Tipperary Wood Products and Mackey Plant.

Profile of the winners

Overall Winner
Veronica Molloy
T/a Crossogue Preserves,
Crossogue House,
Ballycahill,
Co. Tipperary

Veronica Molloy was born and raised in Kenya before training as a nurse in England. After Veronica’s marriage to Tony in 1967 she relocated to Ireland and set-up home at Crossogue House, a mixed farm where all the fruit and vegetables used in the preserves were grown. Veronica was taught how to make preserves by her mother-in-law Nancy Molloy and many of the recipes used today are family recipes passed down through the generations. Busy raising six children, initially jam making was little more than a hobby producing preserves for local stores and country markets but as new recipes evolved and demand grew, larger commercial stores started to take an interest.

Simplicity combined with superiority is the key. All preserves are made using traditional cooking methods using the highest quality ingredients and produced in small batches by hand to maximise control procedures and taste; no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives are used. Although this means that production is labour intensive it results in a unique and distinctive flavour. This continuing dedication aimed at producing a superior product has brought success in the shape of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for the past ten years at the prestigious Guild of Fine Food Fair held in London. In July 2007 Crossogue Preserves won 5 Gold medals in London and a fêted Bridgestone Award and was also appointed as supplier of preserves to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at Powerscourt. In 2008 Crossogue won the top award – 3* Gold – for their lemon Curd and 2* Gold – for their Old Irish Thick Cut Marmalade and this was followed up by with a Gold Award for 2009 for their Cranberry Jelly.

Crossogue Preserves is a family owned operation with an experienced and dedicated team whose aim is to produce quality products with efficiency and offers excellent customer service. However it is Veronica who is the driving force behind the company, which currently provides employment for herself and one other on a full time basis and four additional part time staff. The business currently supplies retail outlets nationally in addition to a number of hotels, restaurants and gift shops. Additionally their products are stocked in outlets in Belfast, London and Brussels.

In recent times Crossogue Preserves has taken an exotic turn with the launch of a series of new products – hot red pepper jelly, banana chutney, and banana and rum jam – inspired by Veronica’s trip to Tanzania last September with the Playing for Life Charity.

Veronica’s mission was to share her preserve-making skills with a class of 14 Tanzanian women, using fruit and vegetables grown locally. As well as the three recipes which have gone into production in Ireland, Molloy and her group made sweet potato jam, mango and passion fruit jam, melon and lime jam, and lots of exotic fruit chutneys.

Crossogue Preserves has just launched in the United States. Veronica was one of a group of Tipperary based businesses who travelled to the Irish Fest in Milwaukee to showcase their products. The event was an invaluable market research exercise as Veronica came into direct contact with consumers and received feedback from upwards of 150,000 people over the four days of the event. The result is that Crossogue Preserves has just received their first order in America and is in the process of appointing a distributor there.

Crossogue Preserves is an excellent example of how a small business can grow over time into a commercial success story.
Runner Up

Lyncare Systems Ltd.
C/o Gordon & Andrea Lynch
Unit 3
Shannonside Bus Park
Birdhill
Co Tipperary
Lyncare Systems Ltd was set up in 2007 as a response to the need within the healthcare sector to decontaminate patient equipment, to allow customers to reuse items with a number of patients and at the same time reduce the risk of spreading acquired infections, such as MRSA.
The company came about through an understanding of the issues that faced Irish Healthcare Facilities in relation to infection control. In recent times much has been written and said about the crisis in the Irish Healthcare Services particularly in relation to hospital associated infections. Since 2007, Lyncare Ltd has been investigating the market for cleaning and disinfecting patient equipment so that it can be reused without fear of cross contamination. As a result Lyncare Systems Ltd has been established to offer a service cleaning and maintaining patient equipment for the HSE.

The service is offered to Community Care departments, Primary Care Teams, Homecare Teams, hospitals and nursing homes and involves Lyncare Systems collecting patient equipment such as wheel chairs, beds, mattresses, bath boards and seats, chairs, stools etc from end users or a central store, transporting these items to the central service facility in Birdhill, wash, disinfect and maintain the equipment and then return the clean decontaminated items to the customers central store or directly to the end user. The service now provided by Lyncare Systems was fully supported by TNCEB by means of a Capital grant in 2007.
Allowing 11 months from initial concept for setup and relocation to new premises Lyncare Systems opened it doors to provide the first decontamination of patient equipment in February 2008.
Lyncare Systems Ltd and its sister company Lyncare are owned and managed by Gordon and Andrea Lynch. Gordon Lynch is a graduate of the University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Manufacturing. He started his career as a Product Engineer with NTS Computer Systems in Shannon where he worked as a Product Engineer liaising between R&D and Manufacturing. In 2000, he moved to Schaffner where he worked until 2002 at which time having completed a Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management in UL he took the position of Engineering Manager with Chameleon Colour Systems in Tuam Co. Galway. He left this position in 2004 to set up Lyncare Ltd.
Andrea Lynch is a qualified Registered General Nurse and worked initially in the Midwestern Regional Hospital and then in Beaumont Hospital before going to Australia during which time she worked a private agency nurse. In 1999, she joined Evans Medical Supplies Ltd initially as a Sales Representative, working her way up to the position of Sales and Marketing Manager. In 2004 she left to form Lyncare Ltd with her husband Gordan.
The company currently employs 9 full time staff and have plans to grow the business into the future. Gordan and Andrea would like to expand the business to have a second decontamination facility in Leinster and to be the leading decontamination provider in the healthcare sector in Ireland.

Lord Mayor Fundraising Launch In Lorrha

derryo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:08:22 +0000

Lorrha Development Association launched a fundraising Lord Mayor Competition in The Ferry Inn on Saturday night last to help raise funds to develop a park in the village.

When the Development Association was formed 25 years ago, the committee commenced fundraising with a Lord Mayor competition and now on the eve of their silver anniversary, the committee have again decided to run this competition, this time to raise funds for it’s new park which will be located in the village.

Pictured below are the candidates Teresa Walker (Ferry Inn), David Power and Joe Dolan with Eamonn O’Dwyer of Tipp. F.M. who launched the campaign, Louis McCormack (Secretary), Rose Mannion (Chairperson) and seated in from modelling the Lord Mayor chain is committee member Trish O’Donoghue. Photo: Nancy White.

Meet the candidates

Lorrha Development Member Trish O’Donoghue models the new Lorrha Lord Mayor Chain which has been purchased for the forthcoming fundraising drive. Photo: Nancy White.

Tipperary GAA Scene 30th Sept 2009

derryo — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:06:20 +0000

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Well done to Thurles Sarsfields, Upperchurch Drombane, Drom and Inch and Toomevara on qualifying for the County Senior Hurling semi-finals last weekend. Thurles Sarsfields will play Upperchurch Drombane at 2pm and Toomevara will play Drom and Inch at 3.30pm in the semi-finals at Semple Stadium on Sunday October 4^th. Both games are without precedent – neither pairing ever occurred before in a semi-final. Toomevara have won 12 of the 16 semi finals they have played in since 1989. They only lost one of those 12 finals – to Boherlahan in 1996. It will be the first appearance in a semi-final for Upperchurch Drombane but the area has a proud history – Drombane won the county senior hurling championship in 1894. Leaving aside draws, 22 of the past 50 Tipp Semi Finals have been won by three points or less (1984-2008 incl). There were 5 draws in that 25 years all involving a team from the Mid division and a Mid team won all of the replays. Thurles Sarsfields have not lost a semi final since Toomevara beat them in 1996 by 1-17 to 0-6. The top semi- final scorers for Drom and Inch in the past twenty five years were Seamus Callanan 1-8 v Killenaule in 2007; Seamus Callanan 1-2 v Nenagh Eire Og in 2006; Seamus Butler 1-10 v Nenagh Eire Óg in 2005 and John Harkin 0-3 v Lorrha in 1984. Ken Dunne has been Toomevara’s top scorer in their last four county semi finals. He scored 1-9 (0-6f), v Moneygall in 2003; 0-10 (0-5f, 0-1 ‘65’) v Mullinahone in 2004; 0-6, all frees, v Mullinahone 2006; and 0-7 (0-4 frees and 0-3 ‘65s’) v Loughmore Castleiney in 2008. He was also Toome’s joint top scorer with Tommy Dunne and Kevin Mc Cormack, 0-4 each, in the 1996 semi-final win over Thurles Sarsfields.

ARRANGEMENTS AT SEMPLE STADIUM FOR SEMI-FINALS

Both stands will be open. At the Kinnane Stand (Old Stand), stile no 1 should be used by all pass holders and stewards to gain access. The ambulance door will be used for teams and team officials only. At the O Riain Stand (New Stand) stiles 41 and 54 should be used by all pass holders and stewards. The door beside stile 54 is to be used for wheelchair access. Those with buggies should purchase a ticket at a stile and enter via the ambulance door at the Old Stand or the wheelchair door at the New Stand. We thank patrons in advance for their co-operation.

COUNTY UNDER 21 “C” HURLING FINAL

Well done to Lattin-Cullen on becoming the third club from the West division to capture the County Under 21 “C” Hurling title following their 3-10 to 2-6 victory over Rockwell Rovers on Sunday at Sean Treacy Park. The winning captain for Lattin-Cullen was Stephen Martin. This competition began in 2000 and the County Roll of Honour to date is as follows – Ballinahinch (2 – 2000, 2006), Clonakenny (2 – 2005, 2007), Newport (1 – 2001), Kilruane MacDonaghs (1 – 2002), Ballyneale (1 – 2003), Solohead (1 – 2004) and Sean Treacys (1 – 2008). For the full list of Divisional and County Champions roll of honour and County Final winning captains, check out the Tipperary GAA Archives web site at www.tippgaaarchives.com.

FRIENDS OF TIPP FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP DRAW

TIPPERARY GAA YEAR BOOK

It’s that time of the year again when the preliminary work on the production of the Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook commences. Chairman, Seamus King, informs me that the first meeting of the committee takes place this Thursday in Lár na Páirce and it’s all systems go after that. The deadline for the receipt of material, especially obituary notices, is November 1. This year, the Yearbook will be of special interest because of Tipperary senior hurlers’ tremendous performances in the National League and the championship. The book will record the highlights of these achievements, as well as the efforts of the other county teams in hurling and football, and all the other G.A.A. activity within the county. Also, the highlights of the 125 celebrations within the county will be recorded. The committee hope that many people in the county will be willing to take out advertisements in the book, which helps to defray the costs of production and, with this in mind they have appointed Fiachra O’Keeffe, Glenough, Rossmore, Cashel as advertising agent for the 2010 Yearbook. They are hopeful that he will get a good response. The final date for the receipt of advertisements in November 13 and it is hoped to have the book, which will be printed by the Nenagh Guardian, in the shops by December 11.

TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW

The October Tipperary GAA Clubs draw will be held this Friday October 2^nd in The Halfway, Monroe, Clonmel On the night we will present a €15,000 cheque to local man John Lynch after his big win in the September draw. Promoter of the winning ticket Tom Acheson will be presented with €500. Again we have two cars to be given away on the night along with a Holiday and numerous cash prizes. Come along and support local Club Moyle Rovers on the night.

WORLD HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tipperary Handball players left this week for the world championships in Portland U.S.A. Fergal Collins, Ger Coonan and Denis White will be among those hoping to bring back world titles to the County. Updates on their games will be on the Tipperary Handball Website throughout the World championships. We wish them every success in the endeavours.

REPRINT OF TONY WALL’S BOOK ON HURLING

TG4 SPECIAL OF GAA PROGRAMMES ON NOVEMBER 1^st

As the GAA prepares to mark the 125th Anniversary of its foundation in Thurles on November 1^st, TG4 has unveiled a special day of GAA programmes schedule to mark the occasion. The station has dedicated most of its schedule on that day to Gaelic Games with viewers getting the opportunity to see live GAA action as well as a mouth-watering wide range of GAA-themed content in other programme types including documentaries, profiles and music. The main live match coverage on this special day will be from Semple Stadium for the AIB Munster Club Hurling Quarter-Final with the Cork champions taking on their Tipperary counterparts in what will undoubtedly be an exciting encounter. There will be special events happening at Thurles during the day to mark the 125th Anniversary of the GAA and TG4 presenter Micheál Ó Domhnaill will have all the latest news from there.

The live match coverage will be complimented by a wide range of specially commissioned/selected programmes with a GAA theme including: Sam Maguire documentary, Micheál O’Hehir, Top 50 GAA Football Goals, Top 50 GAA Hurling Goals, Ringy, the Cormac McAnallen tribute programme, the first showing of the new John 3:7 documentary and a specially commissioned edition of the traditional music series Geantraí with songs and tunes with a GAA ring to them.

So for those of you who can’t be present at the events in Thurles that day, watching TG4 is the next best option!

THE LATE DENIS (DINNY) RYAN OF ROSCREA

Tipperary County Board extends its sympathy to the family and friends and the Roscrea club on the death of Denis (Dinny) Ryan who passed away this week. From a famed Roscrea hurling family, Dinny and his two brothers Mick and Jack all played for Tipperary and will be remembered for playing their part in the great 3 in-a-row All Ireland winning successes the county had from 1949 to 51. He was also a prominent player for many years with Roscrea. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal.

Coaching Courses

Foundation Coaching Courses have been held in each division. Further courses will be held this Autumn. Clubs wishing to avail of these courses should contact their Divisional Games Development Administrator to arrange suitable dates. Contact details for GDAs are: Mid – Andy Ryan 087-9090985; North – Tadhg O Connor 086-8978873; South – John Cummins 087-9526823; West – Kevin Hally 086-1925188.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE