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Dexter Steak wins gold

Celebrating the Gold medal award for Sirloin steak received by Heritage Herd Irish Dexter beef at the World Steak Challenge are Irish Dexter Cattle Society members with ABP staff who coordinated the competition entry. The award winning Irish Dexter was a 100% grass fed, 28 month old, steer bred and finished by John Cunniffe and Mary Jennings on their farm in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Ireland’s Youth Detention Centre needs urgent expansion

Gardaí left undermined, courts frustrated, and vulnerable young people without the structured intervention they urgently need. Ireland’s Youth Detention Centre needs targeted support to increase bed capacity – Cllr. Declan Burgess

“I am calling on Government, and in particular the relevant Ministers, to urgently work with all stakeholders to address the growing crisis in youth detention capacity, staffing and early intervention supports, with a particular focus on Oberstown Children Detention Campus.

Oberstown is Ireland’s national facility for the detention, care and education of young people under 18 who are before the courts on detention or remand orders. Its purpose is clear: to protect communities, uphold the rule of law, and provide structured care and rehabilitation so that young people can return to society and not reoffend. That mission is now under severe strain.

Despite population growth and a documented increase in serious youth offending, capacity at Oberstown has not kept pace. The centre is authorised to accommodate a maximum of 46 young people, yet staffing shortages mean that far fewer places are often available to the courts in practice.

Garda sources and court reports have repeatedly highlighted the damaging reality that serious offenders are being released because there is simply no space available. This undermines public confidence

in the justice system and sends the wrong message to young people who believe there are no real consequences for serious criminal behaviour.

In my own Cashel area, our community has seen the wider pattern across Ireland where courts are left with no meaningful sanction available. Law and order must matter. Where serious crimes are committed, detention must remain a real and workable option. Without this, the judicial system is effectively being forced to release offenders without consequence, not because it is right, but because capacity does not exist. At the same time, we must be honest and balanced. Detention should be a last resort, but it must be a credible one. Oberstown itself has raised serious concerns about staffing levels, recruitment difficulties, rising complexity of behaviour linked to trauma, disability and mental health, and an over-reliance on staff goodwill and overtime. Reports that €84,000 was spent on an unsuccessful attempt to fill a single role show just how acute the staffing crisis has become. Any increase in capacity without addressing staffing and support risks damaging both staff welfare and the quality of care for

young people.

This is why I am calling for a dual-track response from Government:

1.Immediate action on capacity and staffing

2.Serious investment in early intervention and prevention

Early intervention is not soft on crime; it is smart on crime. It reduces victims, reoffending and long-term costs to society. Communities deserve to feel safe. Young people deserve help, structure and accountability. Victims deserve a justice system that works. Right now, the system is failing on all three fronts. Government must act decisively. Supporting Oberstown is not about punishment alone, nor is it about ignoring the welfare of children. It is about restoring balance: early intervention where possible, firm consequences where necessary, and a justice system that protects communities while giving young people a genuine chance to turn their lives around.

Failure to act will only deepen the current crisis, leaving communities exposed, Gardaí undermined, courts frustrated, and vulnerable young people without the structured intervention they urgently need.

St Oliver Plunkett’s National School and Moyglass National School Triumph at Annual Credit Union Quiz

Teams representing primary schools from across South Tip-

popular table quiz competition, under the theme, The Wonder of Why, with participants competing in two categories, under 11 and under 13.

Approximately 100 local students took on 10 rounds of questions covering a broad range of topics, including history, geography, sports, popular culture, and the credit union movement.

Now a proud tradition spanning more than 30 years, the competition is organised nationally by the Irish League of Credit Unions. Each year, thousands of primary school children take

part, beginning at the local credit union level before progressing through regional stages to the national final.

St Oliver Plunkett’s National School emerged victorious in the Under 13 category, while Moyglass National School secured top honours in the Under 11 section. Both teams will now advance to the next round. The regional “Chapter Stage” winners will earn

a coveted place at the national finals, held at the RDS in Dublin.

More than 250 people attended the event on Sunday, with teachers, parents, grandparents and supporters who gathered to cheer on the young quizzers representing Clonmel Credit Union. The winning schools were presented with trophies along with a financial contribution to support their school activities.

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By Liam Browne

Cashel’s Rob Carney Shines on U20 Six Nations Debut as Ireland Edge Italy

Cashel Rugby Club’s Rob Carney enjoyed a memorable international breakthrough on Friday night as he lined out at outside centre for Ireland in their dramatic 30–27 victory over Italy in the U20 Six Nations at Virgin Media Park in Cork. The Roscrea born back, who plays his club rugby with Cashel RFC, was one of three changes brought into the starting XV by head coach Andrew Browne following Ireland’s opening round defeat to France. Carney, who has been in impressive form throughout the All Ireland League season, seized his opportunity on the Six Nations

stage with a composed and physical performance in midfield.

Irish Rugby described Carney as making his U20 debut alongside Lee Fitzpatrick and Sean Walsh, with the trio adding fresh energy to the Irish side.

The match itself was a gripping, end to end contest that went right down to the final play. Ireland started brightly with early scores from Christopher Barrett and Daniel Ryan, but Italy responded with a series of well worked tries to lead 17–15 at half time.

The second half was equally breathless, with Derry Moloney and Josh Neill touching down

as Ireland battled to stay ahead. Italy struck again late on, setting up a nerve shredding finish, but the Irish defence held firm in the dying seconds to secure their first win of the 2026 Championship. Carney’s inclusion was noted across Munster rugby circles, with Tipp FM highlighting the strong regional representation in the squad and emphasising the pride felt locally as a Cashel RFC player took to the field in one of world rugby’s major youth competitions. Local media in Offaly also drew attention to the achievement, noting Carney’s sporting versatility from his time

at Cistercian College Roscrea and his underage success in GAA alongside his brother Fionn.

For Cashel Rugby Club, Carney’s debut marks another milestone in the club’s growing contribution to representative rugby. His selection and performance underscore the strength of talent developing in the region and offer great encouragement to the next generation of young players in Tipperary.

Ireland now turn their attention to a challenging away trip to England next Friday night, as Carney looks to build on an impressive first cap.

Cashel RFC Hosts Sponsors’ Lunch and Presents Tractor Run Proceeds to Local Schools

Cashel RFC welcomed a large gathering of sponsors, supporters and friends to their recent sponsors’ lunch, held ahead of the club’s All Ireland League clash with Corinthians RFC. The event, now a cherished tradition in the club calendar, once again highlighted the strong bonds between the club, local businesses and the wider community.

While the meal, camaraderie and anticipation of an important fixture all added to the occasion, the undisputed highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of proceeds from Cashel RFC’s highly successful Christmas Tractor Run. Organised by Ed Ryan, the Tractor Run has become a much loved festive feature in the local area, drawing impressive numbers of participants and spectators each year.

This year’s event proved to be one of the most successful to date,

and the fruits of that effort were formally handed over at the sponsors’ lunch. Representatives from Scoil Aonghusa and Scoil Chormaic were warmly welcomed to the gathering, where they were presented with the funds raised through the community driven initiative.

Both schools expressed sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in the Tractor Run, emphasising how deeply they appreciated the generosity of the participants and supporters who made the fundraiser possible. They noted that the proceeds will make a meaningful difference to the children and programmes within their schools, and they paid special tribute to Ed Ryan for his organisation and leadership.

The lunch itself offered an opportunity not only to acknowledge the generosity of sponsors, but

also to celebrate Cashel RFC’s continued growth, both on and off the field. Club members spoke of the vital role sponsors and local supporters play in sustaining the club’s ambitions, and in helping to maintain strong youth development pathways and community outreach initiatives.

As always, the event was captured in a series of excellent photographs by Paul Hogan, whose images documented the presentations, the atmosphere of the lunch and the coming together of so many who play a part in the club’s success.

With community spirit and rugby passion on full display, the sponsors’ lunch once again underlined the values at the heart of Cashel RFC, teamwork, generosity and a commitment to supporting those around them. The club now looks forward to building on this goodwill as the season progresses.

Cashel and the Invention of Modern Policing

The origin of modern policing in the English speaking world bears an unexpected but unmistakable legacy to the town of Cashel in County Tipperary. Few people walking its historic streets today would suspect that Cashel once played a critical role in shaping how police forces are organised, trained and deployed across much of the world. Yet this influence comes directly through its former parliamentary representative, a young man who would go on to design the blueprint for professional policing, Sir Robert Peel.

Peel, later regarded as one of the most significant political reformers of the nineteenth century, was the son of a wealthy Staffordshire textile manufacturer whose fortune had been built on the industrial revolution’s booming cotton trade. As a gentleman commoner, Peel received one of the finest educations then available, attending Harrow before progressing to Christ Church, Oxford. His father, eager to secure a political future for his son, took advantage of the corrupt and undemocratic practices that characterised the electoral system of the time. He purchased for him a seat in Parliament in what was known as a ‘rotten borough’, a constituency with few voters and minimal democratic accountability. That borough was Cashel, with an electorate consisting of just twenty four men whose votes were, in 1809, simply bought outright. Peel, at just 21 years of age, became the new Member of Parliament for Cashel, despite never having set foot in the constituency. Yet while he had no

direct engagement with Cashel’s people, its role in launching his career was pivotal. Through Cashel, Peel gained entry to the political world and quickly rose through the ranks, taking up his first major office as Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1812.

For any ambitious English politician, a posting in Ireland during this era was considered an arduous test of character and administrative skill. The country was fraught with tension, political, sectarian and economic.

Peel’s term as Chief Secretary coincided with the latter years of the Napoleonic Wars, a period during which fears of rebellion, invasion and subversion were ever present. On top of these threats, Ireland was plagued by the entrenched exploitation of the largely Catholic population by the Protestant Ascendancy, a system Peel both upheld and defended. His staunch pro Protestant stance earned him fierce criticism. In 1813, the rising champion of Catholic Emancipation, Daniel O’Connell, delivered a scathing attack on Peel’s anti emancipation speeches, dubbing him ‘The Orange Peel’, a nickname that stuck. When Peel later established his first model for a civilian policing organisation, the Peace Preservation Force (PPF), critics extended the pun still further, calling the new police officers ‘Peelers’, a term that would follow Peel throughout his career and live on for generations.

The choice of Tipperary as the base for this new force was no coincidence. At the time, the county was notorious for agrarian unrest, secret societies, land

disputes, and violent reprisals. Peel recognised that maintaining order required a more mobile, disciplined and centrally directed approach than the existing patchwork of local watchmen and militia units could provide. Thus in 1814, the Peace Preservation Force was established in Tipperary: a corps formed of small flying units of mounted men, often retired cavalry sergeants working alongside a resident magistrate. These units could be rapidly dispatched to any district officially declared “disturbed.”

The powers granted to the PPF were extraordinary. A sweeping “Coercion Act” enabled the Lord Lieutenant to declare curfews, authorised police or military personnel to enter houses by force, and permitted magistrates to deny suspects the right to trial by jury. While harsh and authoritarian by modern standards, these measures represented a significant step toward a centralised system of law enforcement, one that laid the foundation for the later, more balanced model of policing by consent.

Peel’s reforms did not end there. The same legislation that created the PPF also reshaped the Dublin Police, transforming it from a largely ineffective collection of local constables into a structured, uniformed body that was accountable to central authority. Crucially, rank and file positions could no longer be purchased; they had to be earned, and officers were subject to training, discipline and oversight. These were revolutionary ideas in the early nineteenth century and they became core features of modern

professional policing.

By 1822, Peel had become Home Secretary for Britain, giving him the platform to extend the lessons he had learned in Ireland. The result was the Constabulary Act of 1822, which replaced the disorganised system of baronial constables and night watchmen with four provincial police forces, professional, uniformed and centrally trained. These forces provided the direct inspiration for the most famous reform of Peel’s career: the establishment of the London Metropolitan Police in 1829. Those officers, soon affectionately called ‘Bobbies’ and ‘Peelers’, were the first organised police force in a major English speaking city and are widely regarded as the birth of modern policing.

Peel’s impact did not stop in London. His Irish experience continued to shape reforms. In 1836, the Irish Constabulary was established as a single, centralised force for the whole island, working alongside the newly formed Dublin Metropolitan Police. In 1867, following their response to the Fenian Rising, the force was renamed the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), a symbol of its importance within British administration.

What made Peel’s reforms so influential was not merely the organisational structure he introduced but the principles he articulated nine core tenets that emphasised accountability, restraint, public trust and the idea that police derive their authority from the consent of the community. These principles resonated far beyond the United Kingdom

and Ireland.

In Canada, mid nineteenth century reformers modelled new policing acts directly on the Metropolitan Police, and the famous Mounties inherited features of the Irish PPF, both in uniformed structure and central command.

Many of the Mounties’ earliest members were recruited from the Irish Constabulary.

In Australia, colonial police acts, beginning in Queensland in 1863 explicitly followed the Peelian model, establishing disciplined professional forces in towns and remote regions alike.

In the United States, modern

agencies such as the FBI and NYPD publicly acknowledge Peel’s influence on their organisational philosophy.

Remarkably, this vast international legacy can be traced back to a small, corrupt constituency in rural Ireland. Sir Robert Peel may never have walked the streets of Cashel, but Cashel was the platform on which his political life began, and from which the concept of modern policing took its first steps.

From little, and sometimes rotten things, big things grow.

(Sources material provided by Dr John Staats)

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Search continues almost one week later for missing dog in Tipperary

Have you seen Whiskey?

Concern is growing for an 18-month-old dog named Whiskey who has been missing in the Knockavilla area of Tipperary since last Wednesday, January 28. Whiskey, a Beagle–Springer cross, escaped from a minder along with his sister, Ducati, and was spotted in Knockavilla between 2.30pm and 3pm that afternoon.

While Ducati made her way home later that night, Whiskey has not been seen since.

There were what are believed to be reliable sightings of Whiskey on Friday near the old Bohernacrusha quarry on the L4123, but no confirmed sightings have been reported since then.

A sniffer dog was brought in on Monday to assist with the search.

The dog followed Whiskey’s scent from the point where he went missing through the village, into Fr Egan’s field, and then towards home.

The scent trail ended on the main road leaving the village in the direction of Dundrum.

Based on the sniffer dog’s findings and reported sightings around 2.30pm, it is believed Whiskey may have been picked up within 15 to 45 minutes of going missing.

The incident also highlights the importance of dog owners remaining vigilant and of members of the public acting promptly if

they see a lost dog, before it can be taken or go missing again. His owners are hopeful that he may have been taken in by a kind member of the public, possibly an older person or farmer, who may not be aware that Whiskey is micro-chipped. Whiskey is described as having a shiny, short black and white coat and is neutered and fully micro-chipped.

Anyone with information that may help reunite Whiskey with his family is asked to come forward.

If you have any information please contact: 085 7126668 or 086 308 5764 or Tipperary Town Garda Station on (062) 80670.

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Concerns Raised Over Proposed Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Tipperary Town

A planning application for a proposed anaerobic digestion (AD) facility on a site in Tipperary Town is currently under consideration by Tipperary County Council, with some local residents expressing concerns about the suitability of the location. The proposed development would involve the construction and operation of a plant designed to process organic material to produce renewable biomethane gas, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and a bio-based fertiliser. Anaerobic digestion is a technology increasingly promoted as part of Ireland’s transition to renewable energy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The project is to be located at Ballinard approximately 2km from Tipperary town.

A number of residents living in proximity to the proposed site have raised issues in submissions and local discussions. Among the concerns highlighted are; The potential for odour and its impact on nearby homes; Increased

traffic movements, particularly heavy goods vehicles transporting feedstock and digestate; Possible noise levels during construction and operation; The visual impact of industrial-scale infrastructure; Environmental considerations, including water quality and longterm monitoring. Some residents have also questioned whether the site is appropriate given its proximity to residential areas and have called for detailed scrutiny of environmental and traffic assessments before any decision is made. Community members have emphasised that while many support renewable energy in principle, they believe careful planning and site selection are essential to avoid negative impacts on quality of life.

Supporters of anaerobic digestion projects argue that such facilities play an important role in Ireland’s climate and energy strategy. By converting organic waste materials — including agricultural by-products and

food waste — into renewable biomethane, AD plants can reduce reliance on fossil fuels while also providing a sustainable fertiliser alternative. Industry advocates maintain that modern facilities operate under strict environmental regulations and are subject to monitoring and licensing conditions designed to minimise odour, noise and emissions. They also point to potential economic benefits, including job creation during construction and operation, as well as supporting local agricultural supply chains. National policy has identified biomethane production as a key element in meeting renewable energy targets and reducing agricultural emissions, particularly in rural counties.

The application is currently being assessed by Tipperary County Council planners and the public can make submissions until February 22nd. The application reference number is 2660031. As part of the statutory plan-

ning process, submissions and observations from members of the public are being considered alongside environmental reports and technical documentation provided by the applicant. The Council will determine whether the development complies with local planning policy, environmental regulations, and the County Development Plan. Conditions may be attached to any permission granted, should approval be given. At this stage, no decision has been made. The matter remains under formal consideration, and the outcome will be announced following completion of the planning assessment process.

As debate continues, the proposal highlights the broader challenge facing communities nationwide; balancing the urgent need for renewable energy infrastructure with legitimate local concerns about location, environmental protection and quality of life.

€250,000 Community Fund Launched by Tipperary Credit Union

Tipperary Credit Union has announced that it is to make €250,000 available to local clubs, schools, voluntary organisations, community groups and local initiatives through the newly launched Tipperary Credit Union Community Fund. The significant funding initiative is designed to support projects and actions that are making a meaningful and positive difference across the communities served by the credit union. Grants ranging from €2,000 to €50,000 will be available to successful applicants. As a member-owned financial co-operative, Tipperary Credit Union has long supported local development and community wellbeing. The new Community Fund further strengthens that commitment by providing substantial financial backing to projects that promote inclusion, sustainabili-

ty, education, health, sport, arts, culture and social development. The fund is open to organisations operating within the area served by Tipperary Credit Union. Applications are invited from groups that can demonstrate clear community benefit, strong governance and the capacity to deliver measurable outcomes.

Speaking about the initiative, a spokesperson for Tipperary Credit Union said the fund reflects the credit union’s core philosophy of “people helping people”. “Our members’ savings allow us to reinvest directly back into the communities we serve. This €250,000 Community Fund represents a significant opportunity for local organisations to advance projects that will have a lasting and positive impact” said the spokesperson. Grant Details are as follows; Total

Fund Available: €250,000 with Individual Grants between €2,000 and €50,000. Eligible Applicants: Clubs, schools, voluntary organisations, community groups and local initiatives. Purpose: To support projects delivering tangible community benefit within the credit union’s operational area. Applications will be assessed based on community impact, sustainability, value for money and alignment with local needs. Tipperary Credit Union has emphasised that the fund is about strengthening local resilience and encouraging innovation at grassroots level. Whether supporting sports facilities, educational programmes, environmental initiatives or community infrastructure, the aim is to ensure that the benefits are widely felt across towns and rural areas alike. The launch of the Communi-

ty Fund comes at a time when many voluntary and community organisations are facing financial pressures, making this investment particularly timely. The Credit Union is hosting a formal Community Fund Launch Event at the Great National Ballykisteen Hotel at 7pm on Thursday February 23rd. Those interested in attending are asked to email: community-fund@ tipperarycu.ie by Monday, 23rd February and attendance is limited to two representatives per club or association. The fund comes from the profits generated by the operation of Tipperary Credit Union, which has branches in Bansha, Doon, Plassey and Dundrum and is headquartered in Tipperary town. Further details of the application process, eligibility criteria and closing dates are available directly from Tipperary Credit Union.

Calling All Schools, Clubs and Community Groups

Plans are already well underway for St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Tipperary Town, and the organisers are extending an open invitation to schools, clubs, businesses and community organisations to take part in what promises to be a vibrant and memorable celebration. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 2.30pm in Tipperary Town, and participation is completely free of charge.

The 2026 theme is “The Parade of Champions” — a celebration of the remarkable achievements of local individuals, sports teams, volunteers, artists, entrepreneurs and community organisations who make Tipperary Town proud. From sporting victories and cultural accomplishments to acts of community leadership and resilience, this year’s parade will shine a spotlight on the champions among us — those who inspire, uplift and strengthen our town.

Organisers are encouraging participation from; Schools, Sports Clubs, Community Groups, Local Businesses, Organisations and Societies. Whether through floats, walking groups, music, perfor-

mance, creative displays or imaginative interpretations of the theme, participants are invited to showcase their talents, achievements and community pride. St. Patrick’s Day in Tipperary Town has long been a highlight of the local calendar, drawing families, neighbours and visitors together in a shared celebration of Irish culture and identity. The 2026 parade aims to build on that proud tradition with colour, creativity and strong community involvement. Organisers say the success of the parade depends on the enthusiasm and participation of local groups. “This parade belongs to the community. We want every corner of Tipperary Town represented. Let’s come together to celebrate our champions and make 2026 a parade to remember”, said a spokesperson. Groups wishing to take part are asked to register their interest by email; stpatricksdaytipptown@gmail. com Early expressions of interest are encouraged to assist with planning and coordination.

Let’s make St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Tipperary Town a celebration filled with pride, positivity and community spirit — a true Parade of Champions.

The Pattern of St Berrihert

The annual Pattern of St. Berrihert will begin on Wednesday 18th February and continue through to Thursday 26th February, marking an important period of prayer and pilgrimage in the parish of Bansha and Kilmoyler and surrounding communities. A special gathering for communal prayers will take place at St. Berrihert’s Kyle and Holy Well at Ardane near Bansha, Co. Tipperary, on Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm. All are warmly invited and welcome to attend.

A Saint of Early Christian Ireland St. Berrihert was a 7th-century Irish monk associated with the golden age of Irish monasticism. Tradition links him with St. Columba (Colmcille), the great missionary and founder of Iona. After leaving the monastic settlement at Iona, St. Berrihert is believed to have travelled

to Munster and settled in the Ardane area near Bansha, where he founded a small monastic community devoted to prayer, penance and learning. The Kyle at Ardane is one of the most remarkable early Christian sites in County Tipperary. It contains ancient cross-slabs, carved stones and penitential stations that date back many centuries. These stones stand as silent witnesses to the faith of generations who gathered there long before our own time. The nearby holy well, long associated with St. Berrihert, has been a place of devotion and petition for healing and blessing through the centuries.

The Tradition of the Pattern Pattern Days are an ancient Irish tradition, combining pilgrimage, prayer and community gathering. Rooted in the early Christian practice of honouring a local saint on his feast day, Patterns became important

spiritual and social occasions in rural Ireland. The Pattern of St. Berrihert continues this heritage. During the nine days, individuals and families visit the Kyle and Well to make the “rounds”, recite the Rosary, and offer personal prayers and intentions. Many people return year after year, maintaining a devotion handed down through generations. The communal prayers on Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm will provide an opportunity for people to gather together in shared faith, asking St. Berrihert’s intercession for their families, for the sick, and for peace in our world. Preserving a Sacred Heritage

The Kyle of St. Berrihert is not only a place of prayer but also a site of great historical and cultural importance. Its early medieval cross-slabs form one of the most significant collections of their kind in Ireland. Their survival is a testament to the care and

Boil Water Notice Issued for Tipperary Town Following Treatment Plant Incident

Uisce Éireann has issued public health advice after “inadequately disinfected” water may have entered the public supply serving Tipperary Town on February 11th. Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), the utility has placed a Boil Water Notice in effect for approximately 5,000 customers supplied by the Cordangan Water Treatment Plant. The notice will remain in place until further notice as investigations and remedial works continue.

Uisce Éireann has advised that anyone feeling unwell and who may have consumed water from the supply should seek medical advice, particularly if experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps, or flu-like illness. Particular care is urged for vulnerable groups including young children, older

reverence shown by local people over the centuries. The continuation of the Pattern ensures that this sacred place remains a living centre of devotion rather than merely a monument of the past. In gathering each year, the community renews a spiritual tradition that stretches back over thirteen hundred years. In a world often marked by haste and distraction, the Pattern offers a quiet space for reflection, renewal and hope. Whether attending for spiritual reasons, historical interest, or a sense of connection to local heritage, all are most welcome. The organisers extend a sincere invitation to parishioners, neighbouring communities, visitors, and all who value Ireland’s rich spiritual traditions to attend the Pattern during the nine days, and especially the prayers at the Kyle and Well on Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm.

people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Customers in the affected area are instructed to boil all water intended for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth, and making ice. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute and then allowed to cool before use. The notice also applies to water used in preparing infant formula. The utility has clarified that boiled water can be used for drinking and cooking, but tap water may continue to be used for general household purposes such as washing and sanitation.

Uisce Éireann has stated that the notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect public health after it was identified that inadequately disinfected water may have entered the system on February 11th. The company says

it is working closely with the HSE to monitor the situation and to ensure that the supply returns to full compliance with drinking water standards as quickly as possible. Sampling and testing are ongoing, and the notice will only be lifted once the water is confirmed to meet all required safety standards. The Boil Water Notice affects households, businesses, schools and other facilities supplied by the Cordangan Water Treatment Plant in Tipperary Town. Customers are being informed directly and updates are being provided through official channels.

Uisce Éireann has apologised for the inconvenience caused and emphasised that the measure is being taken in the interests of public health. Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.

Sending best wishes to The Abbey School Guidance Counsellor Stuart Moloney

News from The Abbey School Tipperary - An Edmund Rice School

We would like to send our heartfelt best wishes to our remarkable Guidance Counsellor, Mr. Stuart Moloney, as he prepares to begin a new chapter after midterm and say goodbye to The Abbey. Since joining us in 2024, Stuart has been so much more than a counsellor; he has been a constant source of guidance, compassion and encouragement for our whole school community. His influence has been felt in so many corners of school life, from his support in the classroom to the informal chats

that lifted spirits and strengthened confidence. Stuart could often be found connecting with students far beyond the guidance office; whether supporting them on the courts at basketball training, cheering them on at Cross Country runs and football matches, helping to create a positive start at Breakfast Club, offering calm and constructive behavioural support, strengthening community links, or simply being present in those soft-start moments that set the tone for the day. Each of these moments reflects the countless ways he has helped shape our students’ school experience. His kindness,

warmth and genuine care has made an incredible impact on the lives of our students and on the fabric of our community. Stuart has helped so many of our young people navigate challenges, make informed choices, and walk a little more confidently into their future. While we are truly excited for all that lies ahead for him, he will be deeply missed by staff and students alike. Thank you, Stuart, for everything you have done for The Abbey School. We are so grateful for the time we have shared together, and we wish you every success and happiness in the next chapter.

Ballymacarbry/The Nire

Ballymac Bingo returns!

Get to the centre this coming Friday evening for our latest bingo event. It has been a while since our last one so there promises to be a big crowd – get there early to secure your seat! First call by Thomas at 8pm sharp. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Badminton in the centre

Badminton takes place in the centre each Tuesday evening from 8-10pm. All abilities are welcome for some fun exercise. Cost is €5 per night. Contact Siobhan on 086 877 5670 if you are interested. Fitness at the centre

Continue to get your fitness kick in the centre through the fitness classes with Stephanie Byrne every week – contact Stephanie on 087 629 1955 for enquiries. The ever popular spinning classes continue with Beanie each week also – contact the centre to get added to the Watsapp group. Any queries whatsoever can be directed to us here at the centre via our mobile 086 032 8467 or our email address info@ballymacarbry.com. Buckley Cup & Power Shield finals

The intense indoor hurling competition was wrapped up recently

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in the community centre astroturf with two fantastic finals played in front of a large crowd. In the end the Red team won out against the Blue in a great Buckley cup final with the Greens getting the better of the Black team in the Power shield. This competition has created huge excitement around the game of hurling over the past few weeks which is great to see. The progress made by players since the beginning of the competition was very evident also which bodes well for the future! Well done to all involved in organising another great competition.

Eye onThurles

By the Cathedral Townie

Thurles Committee Members Attend Kuwait National Day of Celebration

Members of the Durlas Éile Eliogarty Memorial Committee attended a special diplomatic reception on Thursday, 5 February 2026, marking the 65th National Day of the State of Kuwait and the 35th anniversary of its liberation.

Chairman and Founder Mr Johnny Wort, Mr P.J. Ryan, KM, Order of Malta Ireland, and Mr Eugene Scally represented the committee at the event, which took place at the Conrad Hotel on Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. The invitation was extended by His Excellency Mr Muhammad Fahad Al-Mohammed and Mrs Hebah Al Matrook.

More than 30 ambassadors attended the ceremony, along with members of the Irish Defence Forces, Seanad Éireann, students, and representatives from the Arts Council. The event provided an important opportunity for cultural exchange and international engagement.

The Durlas Éile Eliogarty Memorial Committee and St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance in Thurles, Co Tipperary, have established strong links with several countries, including the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Lebanon. These nations have recognised the committee’s work

in promoting peace, remembrance, and reconciliation since its foundation in 2000.

During the reception, committee members met with Senator Aubrey McCarthy of Seanad Éireann and engaged with Kuwaiti students who showcased elements of their culture through food, traditional crafts, herbs, pearls, and wool products, as well as displays highlighting Kuwait’s history prior to the discovery of oil. Approximately 12,000 Kuwaiti students are currently studying in Ireland, many of whom spoke positively about their experiences and their integration into Irish society.

The delegation also noted the presence of many Irish citizens working in Kuwait, further highlighting the strong ties between the two countries.

Vice Chairman Mr Guy Jones, who also serves as Chairman of the Irish Lebanese Culture Foundation, attended the event with his wife, Christine Coman. The group also renewed acquaintances with Brigadier General Stephen Ryan of the Irish Defence Forces, who was praised for his service and professionalism.

Committee representatives confirmed that Tipperary County Council has assumed responsibility for the neglected section of St Mary’s and is currently seeking funding for

restoration works. Meanwhile, St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance will continue its programme of remembrance ceremonies, including the annual Remembrance Sunday events and other commemorations.

The committee, in partnership with the County Council, church bodies, heritage organisations, and the National Monuments Service, aims to restore St Mary’s to the highest standards. Plans also include completing a proposed community wall to enhance the site and surrounding area.

On behalf of the committee, appreciation was expressed to all supporters over the years, including Tipperary County Council, the Heritage Office, principal sponsors Dr Martin and Joe Ann Semple, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dublin, the Cobh Branch of ONE (Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann), and monumental sculptor Mr James Slattery for his continued care of the memorials and plaques.

St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance, described as a unique and valued asset for Thurles and Ireland, continues to gain international recognition.

The committee welcomes new members and sponsors interested in supporting its ongoing work.

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The late Billy Crowley gave so much to the community in Thurles

Though in his 90th year at the time of his passing, it always felt as though Billy Crowley, St Martin’s, Monadreen, Thurles, still had many more miles of life’s journey ahead of him. Full of vitality, curiosity and purpose, he carried himself with a youthful energy that made his loss all the more keenly felt. Following a short illness, Billy passed peacefully, and news of his death brought deep sadness not only in Thurles but far beyond, as the community mourned a man whose warmth, wisdom and quiet determination had touched so many lives. A devoted man of faith, he was gently called home to the Maker he served so faithfully.

A true Thurles man through and through, Billy was born in Drom-Inch in 1936 and attended primary school there before moving with his family to Matthew Avenue. From Thurles CBS Secondary School, he stepped into working life, carrying with him the strong values of commitment and hard work that would define him always.

Sport was one of Billy’s great

passions. A keen soccer player in his youth and an enthusiastic supporter of all games, it was with Thurles Sarsfields that he found particular joy and belonging. His love for the club shone through in everything he did. Named Clubman of the Year in 2002 — an honour he treasured — Billy served for many years on the committee, always ready with an honest word and a helping hand. He followed the teams the length and breadth of the country, and it was a touching and fitting tribute that Sarsfields members formed a Guard of Honour for him, the beloved blue and white flag resting proudly on his coffin.

Billy’s contribution to the life of Thurles was immense. He gave generously of his time and talents to countless organisations and causes. He worked for twenty-one years with Vale Oil and later with Dwan’s Mineral Waters, where he served diligently until his retirement in 1999 as Credit Controller, respected by colleagues for his reliability and integrity.

His involvement with Thurles Greyhound Stadium spanned

decades, working on the tote from 1961 to 1996. Alongside his great friend, the late Seán Fitzgibbon, he helped run dances in the Premier Hall, bringing music, joy and togetherness to the community. Billy handled the bands with ease and professionalism, becoming a familiar and friendly face to many of the big names of the showband era. He was equally committed to parish life, playing a central role in the parish bingo, and he spent many happy hours with friends at Thurles Golf Club, enjoying both the game and the camaraderie it brought.

Friendship came naturally to Billy. He had a gift for conversation, a warm smile, and a story for every occasion. Generous with his time and always ready to help, he made people feel valued and welcome. A keen local historian, he possessed an extraordinary memory for people and events, recalling the past with the same care and precision he brought to his work.

At the heart of Billy’s life was his beloved wife, Mary, whom he met at one of those lively dances

Thurles Drama Group all set for Dancing at Lughnasa

Thurles Drama Group opening night is on Monday February 23rd in the Source Arts Centre with Brian Friel’s classic play, Dancing at Lughnasa, directed by Margaret McCormack. It is only 5 days away and not to be missed. Opening night is a ticket only benefit night for Ballysloe National School. Tickets are €20 and are available from staff members at the school and at the box office at the Source Arts Centre.

Margaret McCormack, the director is a huge fan of this play, having played Maggie in the group’s last production of Lughnasa in 1996. She is delighted with rehearsals so far and believes the audience are in for a very special week of theatre. For Margaret, one of the pivotal scenes in the play is when the

sisters are listening to a piece of traditional music on the old radio when suddenly, they burst into a spontaneous dance around the kitchen. As the dance evolves, the audience realise that it isn’t just a fun response to the music but a deep, visceral expression of their lives and current circumstances. It is an escape from their reality, their frustrations, repressions and a deep desire to express all of this in one moment of passion and exalted liberation – a moment of epiphany and absolute joy! It is one of the great scenes in modern theatre.

Creating moments like this is a director’s dream and seeing the actors embrace it fully is the reason drama exists. However, the mood isn’t just created by the people on stage. It is a collective

expression of everyone involved. The set designer (Ann O’ Dwyer), along with all the lighting, sound, stage managers, costume designer, producer and stage crew contribute to this wonderful process and must always be acknowledged. Dancing at Lughnasa is a very rich, atmospheric and colourful tapestry of life, loss, pain and redemption written beautifully by Brial Friel. Capturing all of this requires precision and teamwork that blends into a beautiful evening of memory and resilience. In the end, the audience is left with a memories of their own to take with them into the dark evening. Memories they will not forget! Tickets are selling out fast so make sure you don’t miss this wonderful evening of Irish theatre.

in the Premier Hall. Married in 1968, they built a life filled with love and laughter, raising their daughter Noreen and later welcoming their son-in-law PJ into the family. Billy’s pride and joy were his grandchildren, Rachelle and Patrick, whom he adored and followed with great pride as they grew and flourished.

A wonderful neighbour and loyal friend, Billy’s kindness reached far beyond Monadreen. The depth of affection in which he was held was evident in the large crowds who came to pay their respects at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home and later at his Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of the Assumption and burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery.

As Rev. Fr. Jim Purcell so beautifully said during the funeral Mass, “he changed and made better the world of those around him.” Few words could capture Billy’s legacy more perfectly. He will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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What’s On Clonmel

Daily Lilla Perry • Exhibition of works by Clonmel painter (1888–1974) • T. Museum of Hidden History   Liminal Imprints • Exploring how migration and place shape identity

• STAC Gallery  

Urban Canopy • The relationship between trees and our urban landscape • Linn Gallery   Clonmel in the 19th Century and the Quaker Community • Exhibition • Clonmel Library  

Wednesday 18/Feb

10:30 Creative Writing Group • Clonmel Library 

19:00–21:00 Sew Social • The Circular Square 

19:15 Set Dancing Class • Clerihan Community Hall 

20:00 Karaoke Night • Hosted by DJ Butler • Lonergan's 

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

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

Thursday 19/Feb

10:00–12:00 Fethard Men's Shed • Meet, chat, & work on projects together • Fethard Town Park 

10:00–12:30 Vintage Tea Morning • For Clonmel Daffodil Day Launch • Place4U 

11:15 Ciorcal Comhrá • Conversational Irish • Clonmel Library 

19:30 Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer • One-man theatre show • Abymill Theatre 

20:00 Bingo Night • Bus from Clonmel • Fethard Ballroom 

20:00 Cards Night • Join a team or bring yours • Halfway House 

20:00–22:30 Emma Langford Trio

• Singer-songwriter with a unique spin on the sound of Irish Folk • Raheen House hotel 

20:30 Table Quiz • For Uproar Choir • The Coachman 

20:30 Thirsty Thursday • Live DJ on the night • Gleeson's 

21:00 Open Mic with Dave Hastie

• Show what you've got, or just enjoy the talent! • Lonergan's 

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

16:00–17:00 Children's Choir • Practice every Friday, ages 6–13 • St. Oliver Parish Centre 

16:00 Toddler Storytime • Short stories, rhymes, songs, and lots of giggles • Clonmel Library 

20:00 Clerihan Men's Shed Bingo • Clerihan Community Hall 

20:00 Darts Night • Join a team or bring yours • Halfway House 

21:00 Fred's Session • Eclectic jam session; tunes, poems, jokes; all are welcome • Fozzy's ��

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

21:30 Seamus Hennessy • Live music • Wheat Bar & Bistro 

21:30 Twiggy • Live Music • Gleeson's 

22:00 Waterloo • ABBA tribute band • The Coachman 

Saturday 21/Feb

9:30–14:00 Farmers Market • St. Peter & Paul CBS 

9:30–10:30 Parkrun • Timed 5k for all • Gashouse Bridge 

10:00–13:00 Roaming in Italy • Watercolour demonstration series

• T. Museum of Hidden History  14:00 Junior Chess Club • Clonmel

Pres. Convent Chapel, Fethard 

21:30 Conor O'Gorman • Live music • Bennigan's 

21:30 Sophie & Richie • Live Music

• Wheat Bar & Bistro 

21:30 The Irish Claddagh • Live music • Lonergan's 

21:30 Tommy & Niall • Trad, rock, pop & folk • Gleeson's  22:00 Dom • Live music • Carey's  22:00 Kacey D • Live music • The Coachman 

Sunday 22/Feb

10:00 Peaks Mountaineering Club • Grade 2/3 walks in the Comeraghs • Eldon's 

15:00 Commemoration Service for Anna Grubb & Frederick Close • Old St. Mary's Church 

17:00 Lorraine & Caoimhe • Irish folk/trad • The Coachman 

18:30 Battle of the Bands Launch Night • With Sun Merchant, guests Southbound Kings, Shining in Carrie, KYB & Catalysts; apply to tipperarybotb@gmail.com by 20/Feb • Gleeson's 

20:00–22:00 Shredder's Sit Down Sessions • With Louis & Derek, all welcome to play • Lonergan's 

Bridge Centre 

16:00–17:00 Art Classes for Teens

• Unleash your creativity • Clonmel Library 

19:00 Ballroom Dancing Classes • Fethard Ballroom

19:00 Clonmel Camera Club • The Coachman 

20:00 Monday Bingo • Hillview Sports Club 

21:00 Gleeson's Open Jam • Jam session • Gleeson's ��

21:00 Ryans and Friends • Trad session • Baker's ��

Tuesday 24/Feb

10:00–12:00 Fethard Men's Shed • See 19/Feb

10:30–12:30 Clonmel Craft Circle • An informal group for crafters • Clonmel Library 

11:30–13:00 Memory Café • For those living with dementia, their families and carers • Fethard Day Care Centre

12:00–14:00 End of Year Display • One-day display by Tipp. FETCollege students • Showgrounds SC 

14:00–16:00 Bridge Club • Clonmel Bridge Centre 

20:15 Bachata Dance • Class for

biscuits • Clonmel Library 

14:30–16:00 Toy Library • Borrow, return, repeat • The Circular Square 

18:30 The Varied Lives of Clonmel Quaker Women • By Clodagh Grubb • Clonmel Library 

19:15 Set Dancing Class • Clerihan Community Hall ��  20:00 Karaoke Night • Hosted by DJ Butler • Lonergan's

News from the Community

Fethard

Fethard’s Oldest Citizen in 1980

Recently we have had many requests for information on the O’Shea family from Fethard. One in particular, from Carol Tara in Perth, Australia, has generated great interest locally looking for information on her Grandad and Grandma O’Shea or any pictures of the O’Shea family including her Dad, Tommy O’Shea, who was born on May 30, 1933, and died on April 15, 2018, in Perth Western Australia, her mother still lives there. A headstone in Calvary Cemetery, Fethard, records the death of Michael O’Shea, St. Patrick’s Place, who died June 30, 1974, aged 79, and Johanna O’Shea, who died on May 10,

1989. We believe that Michael’s son was Tommy O’Shea. Any further information would be more than welcome. Email: news@fethard.com To bring a little more information on the O’Shea family in Fethard we record the following article taken from the Fethard & Killusty Emigrants’ in 1980.

Fethard’s Oldest Citizen in 1980

“Pat O’Shea is Fethard’s Oldest Citizen. Born in 1888, he celebrated his 92nd birthday on the 16th of last September. Pat, stocky and well built, his appearance belying his age, can recall his long life in great detail. He was born, the fourth child in a family of nine to James

O’Shea and his wife Johanna of Curraghscarteen in the parish of Fethard. The oldest of four boys, he remembers that growing up in the latter part of the last century was not easy, especially if you lived in the country. Having attended Moyglass School where he got a good basic education, he was forced by circumstances to quit school early in life and got work with local farmers to supplement the family income. His father was killed by a cattle-train at Blacksbridge not far from Fethard in 1905 and times got tougher still. That very same year he started work with the railway. He was employed as a plate layer with

wages at seventeen shillings and six pence per week. He recalls the pay-cart arriving from Dublin every fortnight to pay the workmen, who numbered about 60. Fethard station was the headquarters for this large workforce and was a dominating factor in the life of the town.

During a strike in 1911 the British Army were forced to replace the men, including the train drivers. However, the strike did not last long and things soon got back to normal. Pat left the railway in 1914 and joined the British Army - to fight for small nations as he thought.

St. Vincent de Paul help for First Communion?

Confirmation and First Communion ceremonies are just around the corner. Any parent who needs help with the many expenses of this very special time can contact us by approaching any of our members or texting 085 808 6099 in complete confidence and we will be delighted to help in any way we can. We wish to thank everybody who donated to our fundraising efforts and also to the very generous shoppers who donate their change to us in the shops and retail premises We really appreciate your support and help

Doagh Equestrian Clearance Sale

Doagh Equestrian will hold their ‘Pop-Up’ Clearance Sale at Fethard Convent Community Hall, Lower Main Street, on Friday, February 27, from 4pm to 7pm, with ‘Bargains Galore’ available for all interested.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, Febru-

He trained at the Curragh and was shipped to France in 1915. He spent three long years as a Lance-Corporal with the Flying Machine Corps for the duration of the First World War. He took part in all the great battles including the battle of Mons and the battle of Somme. The principal task of his outfit was to launch a barrage on the enemy trenches prior to an assault.

Many of his friends did not survive but Pat was more fortunate and came home in 1918. He returned to his old job on the railways.1919 saw him with the Denis Lacey Flying Colum

ary 22, 2026, dancing to the music of, ‘Pat Daly’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes refreshments.

Fethard Bridge Club Results

The results of our game on January 28 were: 1st Nett Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh; 2nd Nett Geraldine Meagher and Majella Smyth; 3rd Nett Kathleen Maher and Margaret Slattery; 1st Gross Anna Cooke and Eileen Frewen; 2nd Gross Ann O’Dea and Gemma Burke; 3rd Gross Tony Hanrahan and Billy 0’Sullivan; Bridge continues at 7pm every Wednesday in Fethard Ballroom. New members welcome.

Fethard ‘Split The Cash’ Community Draw

Congratulations to Judy Doyle who won this week’s Community ‘Split the Cash’ draw for €205. Ticket was drawn by Ger Gahan. Thank you to

where he put his vast knowledge of army life at the disposal of his fellow Irishmen in their war against the Black and Tans. He was missing from work on many occasions and was only saved from discovery by the help of a friendly supervisor.

In 1924 Pat married Kathleen Farrell and lived in a house on Rocklow Road prior to moving to his present home in St. Patricks place. He has four daughters Joanna, Mary, Nellie and Peggy. In 1953 he retired and has spent most of his life since then working with local people.

everyone who supports our weekly draw. All money raised from this draw will be used to benefit our town. Our next draw takes place on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results

Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 9, 18, 24 and 31. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One lucky dip winner received €100: Nicky Murphy. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, February 17, 2025, when the jackpot is €8,200.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results

There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The numbers drawn were 4, 6, 9, and 17. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Maura Gorey. Next week’s draw takes place on Thursday, February 19, when the Jackpot is €4,700.

Tipperary County Council

Inland Fisheries Ireland intend to apply for planning permission for development at Bakery Weir, located on the River Suir in the townlands of Barnora and Caherabbey Lower, Co. Tipperary. The project site lies approximately 1.3km northeast of Cahir and is located adjacent to the R670 (Cashel Road). This application relates to a Registered Protected Structure (RPS No. TRPS1365). Suir Mills and its curtilage are a Protected Structure (RPS No. TRPS1365) of which the weir structure may be part of.

The development will consist of the partial removal of Bakery Weir and the non-functional fish pass to restore the natural river conditions and ecological connectivity of the River Suir, and all associated works, including:

I. The partial removal of approximately two-thirds (70m) of Bakery Weir from the northern riverbank and protection of the remaining weir beside the mill wheel and tailrace for heritage purposes.

II. The reprofiling and restoration of approximately 250m of the river channel to replicate natural stream conditions, enable fish migration, and create a low-flow channel. The construction of a new fill structure downstream to channel water flow into the proposed low-flow channels in the northern and southern branches of the river. Works to secure the banks of the river and to improve habitats, including placement of groynes from set stones, root trunks, rows of stakes and living fascines.

III. Construction access to the weir is proposed on the R670 Cashel Road via the temporary upgrade of an existing informal pathway. Creation of a temporary access ramp from the southern bank of the river and the creation of a temporary driving platform to Bakery Weir. The removal of individual trees to enable construction activities. The creation of temporary construction lay down areas/site compounds adjacent to the R670 Cashel Road.

IV. Reinstatement of the disturbed lands following partial weir removal including landscaping consisting of seeding and planting with appropriate native vegetation. The removal of temporary construction facilities.

V. All associated and ancillary site development works.

VI. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. The planning application, including the Natura Impact Statement, may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

We, Patrick and Mary Hayes, hereby give notice that we intend to apply to Tipperary County Council for retention permission for a) single storey extensions to side of existing dwelling, b) single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, c) revision to front elevation finishes of existing dwelling d) workshop/store to rear of property e) revisions to site boundaries at Butlerstown, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

We, Martin & Margaret O’ Meara wish to apply to the above authority for retention permission to retain as constructed single storey timber framed insulated structure to the western side of my dwelling along with a domestic timber store shed and front and side boundary fencing to same and full planning permission to construct a single storey link to connect my existing dwelling house to the single storey timber framed insulated structure and permission for elevational change to clad and render the structure to match the existing dwelling to form an extension to the existing dwelling with all associated site work and ancillary works at Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. E41F798. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Take notice that I, Matthew Riley, intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission for (1) Retention of (i) alterations to original dwelling including the removal of the 2 chimneys and the changes to fenestration and (ii) the existing Extension constructed to Rear of original Dwelling and (2) Permission to (i) further extend the existing Extension ; (ii) construct new Front Porch and (iii) construct detached Garage/Store along with all associated site works at Crannagh, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary E21 KH28. This Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to this application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I, Tony Creane, intend to apply to Tipperary County Council for Planning Permission to a) develop a single-storey sustainable dwelling, b) install a septic tank and percolation area, c) develop a garage and stables, d) construct a roofed horse walker, e) develop the existing site entrance and all associated site works at Kilmore Upper, Knockavilla, Co. Tipperary.

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

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

We, Gerard & Anne Murphy intend to apply to the above Authority for Planning Permission (i) to extend an existing dwelling, (ii) to relocate the entrance and driveway - and all associated site works at Lisvarrinane, Co. Tipperary. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Recollections from 2003 with Joe Kenny

Recollections from 2003 with Joe Kenny

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on April 3, 2003, are Front L to R:

Mike Egan. Back L to R: Colette Treacy (School Principal), Gemma O’Dwyer, David Murphy, Linda Dunne, Declan Bergin, David Hennessy, Liam Griffen (Green Schools Committee), Aidan O’Brien, John Leahy (past pupil lending a hand), and Peter Collins (Green Schools Committee). The project was part of the school’s ‘Green Schools’ application.

Availing of the complimentary snacks given out by Elaine Johnson (Clonmel Branch) at the launch of Alzheimer’s Lyons Tea Day at Market Place, Clonmel on March 22. 2003, are L to R: Kate Shannon, Sopiia Hewett,

of Clonmel Disabled Integrated Youth Club photographed on April 12, 2003, before leaving on a day’s outing to go bowling in Youghal. The club catered for the needs of both disabled and able-bodied youth in Clonmel and surrounding areas between the ages of 13 and 18 and meetings were held every Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Wilderness Youth and Community Centre, Clonmel.

New ‘Home of Champions’ tracksuits presented to County Community Games athletes on April 9, 2003. Back L to R: Jonathan Doyle (New Inn), Tom Woodlock (Powerstown / Lisronagh), Sean Brizay (New Inn), Mary Gleeson (Drangan), Yvonne Maher (Kilsheelan), Mrs Peggy Colville (Community Games), Mr Jerome Casey (Coolmore Stud), Ms Anne Williamson (Chairperson of Co. Tipperary Community Games), Mr Christy Grassick (Coolmore Stud), Clara Maher (Kilsheelan), Stephanie Lawrence (Clerihan), Holly Williamson (Mullinahone). Front L to R: Jane Butler (St Mary’s Clonmel), Daniel Hickey (Fethard), Neil Butler (St Mary’s), Emer Lyons (Clerihan), William Dunne (Ballylooby), Gregory Dunne (Ballylooby), Kevin Quigley (Killenaule), and Eanna O’Gorman (Cahir). The fifteen children representing local communities wearing some of the new county tracksuits sponsored by Coolmore Stud for County Tipperary Community Games.

THE VIEW by Noel Dundon

Final nail in Semple Stadium’s coffin?

Longford & Limerick on the horizon for league; player welfare at third level.

Of the ten possible Munster senior hurling final permutations for 2026, FBD Semple Stadium will only be used for one pairing - a June 7th decider between Tipp and Limerick. With all of the other potential clashes which can possibly be thrown up by the results of the round robin system in the championship, SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh will be the chosen venue for seven of them. This means that if Tipperary are to make it to the Munster Final against anyone apart from Limerick, that final will be played by the banks of the Lee. The only other pairings for the final which will not be fixed for Cork or Thurles, will be a final featuring Cork and Clare, or Cork and Waterford - both of these games would be fixed for TUS Páirc na nGael.

For any of these finals, an adult stand ticket will set you back €50 . An adult terrace ticket will cost €35; an U16 will be €10; and a student/ OAP discount of €5 will apply. Ticket prices for the final will remain the same as last year as will ticket prices for the round robin - adult stand -€35 ; adult terrace:-€30 : U16:- €5 ; student/ OAP discount of €5.

So, if a Tipperary family of two adults and two children are to get stand tickets for all of the Premier County championship games including - hopefully - a Munster Final, tickets alone will set them back €440. Then, by reaching a Munster Final - or coming third in the province, the team will be out into the All-Ireland series and a different set of costs apply there. Suffice to say, getting to an All-Ireland will add very significantly to the overall costs for families. Yes, following

AIL Division 1A Round 13

Ballynahinch 33 Nenagh Ormond 00 (Ballynahinch 47 Nenagh Ormond 00)

Ballymacarn Park

Referee: Jack McNeice

Report by Mike McMahon

Player of the Match: Reuben Crothers

your county team is an expensive occupation and while there were a limited amount of season tickets available to purchase prior to Christmas, not everyone is in a position to shell out such a significant amount of cash at a very expensive time of the year.

Of course ticket costs are only part of the overall story and when you throw in travel, food and accommodation perhaps, it is very easy to see how the bills mount up. Planning the championship budget is certainly advisable if the intention is to get to all of the games. Is it any wonder that supporters are sometimes having to make difficult decisions about which games they will attend. How many Tipp folks will decide that they will not make the trip to Limerick or to Waterford for the championship this year in order to keep their overall costs down - the home games are certainly more attractive one would think. But then, TUS Gaelic Grounds, or Walsh Park Waterford could be closer to many west or south Tipperary supporters than Thurles might be. So, there is a lot to weigh up.

Going back to the venue options for the year, FBD Semple Stadium is presently guaranteed only two championship games which might get above 35,000 in attendance. That’s not going to be enough to help build up a financial war chest for the refurbishment of the ailing stadium. In fact, it would barely keep the place ticking over for the year.

Longford and Limerick on the horizon for leagues

Scorers: Ballynahinch: Tries: Kyle Gill, Matthew Booth, Aaron Sexton, Paul Kerr, Pierce Crowe, Ryan Connolly, Reuben Crothers; Con: Conor Rankin x 5, Paul Kerr.

Successful raids across the border are a rarity at the best of times in the All-Ireland League. For a defeat-weary Nenagh Ormond, the long trek to county Down to take on Ulster kingpins Ballynahinch was bordering on the impossible. Although they kept battling to the end, Nenagh’s prospects of coming away with anything from this match had pretty much evaporated before half time as a rampant ‘Hinch scored 5 tries and led 33-0 at the break.

Ballynahinch are a very good side and have shown improved form of late, drawing away to leaders St Mary’s and following that up with a comfortable win over Lansdowne last week. Nenagh had been showing improved form themselves, scoring 5 tries in the recent home defeat to St Mary’s but they had no answer for the pace and power of a slick Hinch outfit who still have top four and championship ambitions. Nenagh started the game reasonably well and held their own in the early stages, particularly at

scrum time. It took Hinch time to gain a foothold inside Nenagh’s 22 but when they attacked from a scrum on 15 minutes, the outcome looked inevitable, with second rower Kyle Gill crossing for the opening try.

It took less than 5 minutes for Hinch to add to their lead. A mix-up in midfield gave rise to a penalty for offside which was quickly taken – centre Matthew Booth racing clear to touch down under the sticks with the Nenagh defence at sixes and sevens.

As the errors began to mount, the home side punished Nenagh with further tries from speedster wingers Aaron Sexton and Paul Crowe and a third from out-half Paul Kerr who was on hand to finish off a slick backline move down the right.

Staring down the barrel of an ignominious scoreline, Derek Corcoran and his coaching team

With the senior footballers faltering in the Allianz NFL this week losing to Carlow in their third round tie at FBD Semple Stadium, the focus will turn fairly sharply to next weekend and their away trip to Longford. Not quite as long a spin as their opening game against London, Tipp will be hoping to get back to point-securing ways, but it will be no easy feat on their travels.

The senior hurlers have no such journey to make this weekend with Limerick crossing the border on Saturday evening for an under-lights spectacle which is eagerly anticipated. Limerick were shocked in the first round to lose to Waterford, but regained their mojo in round II. Tipp have two wins but lost their last outing against Cork. So, all this means that the scene is set for a mouth watering contest in Semple which will most certainly bring a big attendance.

We are likely to see a few more familiar faces returning to the fray and the hope will be that Tipp can secure a rare enough victory over John Kiely’s men. A third collection of league points would set Tipp up for a right tilt at the concluding stages of the campaign, but as always., Limerick will be so obliging. Turning Semple Stadium into a fortress has been something Liam Cahill has spoken about in the past - Saturday evening will be the time to begin that process where Limerick are concerned. We have suffered a few reverses against them at home in recent times, though the Shannonsiders last visit didn’t yield victory or defeat - that championship first round tie last year was quite the game and saw Tipperary display a resilience which was to be-

decided to unload the bench before and after half-time, bringing on Jack Devanny, John Brislane, Darragh McSweeney and Charlie O’Doherty. Further changes followed early in the second period when both Kevin O’Flaherty and Willie Coffey were forced to leave the field.

O’Doherty’s introduction at scrum-half did change up the dynamic somewhat, although Hinch remained very much on top, particularly in defence, where they were excellent throughout. With both sets of replacements on the field early, the flow of the game became a little disjointed. The home team continued to press however, with tireless wing forward Reuben Crothers becoming more and more prominent as the game went on.

After a penalty kick to the corner, Hinch set up a concerted phase of attacks, which culminated in sec-

come one of their hallmarks for the season. Let’s see what Saturday night will bring. Third level colleges competitions

There was a flurry of third level colleges activities last week with Fitzgibbon, and Sigerson Cups up for grabs as well as other similar trophies in lower grades. The college teams put enormous effort into these championships and the prestige and allure of the games seems to be growing and growing - playing the Fitzgibbon final in Croke Park is a lovely touch for the players, but does little for atmosphere with small attendance in an enormous amphitheatre. Considering the popularity, why then is the whole thing so condensed that many players are forced to play two games in one day, and for the successful teams, two games in two days? Surely, an accommodation could be found to ensure that player welfare remains at the top of the agenda? The fact that many of those players are also involved with county panels only adds to the workload on a group which , let’s face it, attends college to study for their future careers. Of course the games are important and indeed central to the whole college experience for many of the exponents of our games, so let’s try to treat them as such. Let’s give the championships space to breathe; let’s relieve those players of their intercounty duties for a few weeks and allow them to concentrate on their college activities. By doing that, non-colleges players can be tried out in the league campaigns. Player welfare matters and a jaded player is of no use to anyone.

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ond row Ryan Connolly spinning out of a tackle to touch down for his side’s 6th try.

As the game moved into the final quarter, Crothers capped off a fine individual display with an opportunistic try of his own, showing good pace to break clear and touch down in the corner. This turned out to be the game’s final score albeit that the outcome had long since been decided.

As for Nenagh, they finished the game scoreless, a late glimmer of a chance for full-back Sam Cusack snuffed out by a crunching tackle from Hinch substitute Cairns. How they go about picking themselves up from this latest defeat remains to be seen but it is undoubtedly just as well that they have a 3 week break before their next game, at home to Lansdowne on the 28th February.

Ballynahinch: 15. Conor Rankin,

Pierce Crowe, 13. Matthew Booth, 12. Quinn Armstrong, 11. Aaron Sexton, 10. Paul Kerr, 9. Chris Gibson, 1. John Dickson, 2. Claytan Milligan (c), 3. Tom

4. Ryan

5. Kyle Gill, 6. Josh Hanlon, 7. Reuben Crothers, 8. Bradley Luney. Replacements: 16. M. McCavery, 17. Matthew Burke, 18. Jon Charles, 19. Declan Horrox, 20. John Rodgers, 21. Aaron Cairns.

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James Finn, 9. Luke Kerr, 1. Mikey Doran, 2. Dylan Murphy, 3. Matthew Burke, 4. Kevin Seymour, 5. Kevin O’Flaherty (c), 6. Rob Buckley, 7. Joseph Coffey, 8. John O’Flaherty. Replacements: 16. Jack Devanny, 17. Darragh McSweeney, 18. Fionn O’Meara, 19. John Brislane, 20. Charlie O’Doherty, 21. Conor O’Shaughnessy.

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GOLF NEWS

County Tipperary

Ladies Club Notes:

On Wednesday 18th February at 2pm Senior Physiotherapist Aldo Matassa is doing a golf fit workshop in the club house, please come along for some physio tips.

The Ladies Club will host a Pub Quiz on the 13th of March, in the clubhouse, this will be a fundraiser for the ladies’ club. Do come and support, it promises to be a lot of fun..

On Monday mornings our senior ladies meet up for a social game of golf please come along and join them.

Wednesday 18th February 10 holes club day.

Sunday 22nd February will be a club day

The draw for the Spring League is done, and teams are up in the ladies’ locker room. Your captains of your “bird” themed teams will make contact; there will be 5 weeks to get the 4 cards completed. This is a great opportunity to get out and play golf and mix with the ladies in the club.

Men’s Club Notes:

Seniors Results:

On Thursday last 12th of February, we had ten holes open. A good turnout of fifty-two players saw some very high scoring. Leading the way was the team of Alex Ryan, Sean Jackson, Pat Duggan and John Walsh with an impressive total of 66 points. This was an average of three points for each score.

Results:

1st Place : Alex Ryan, Sean Jackson, Pat Duggan and John Walsh – 66pts

2nd Place : Kevin Fox, Seamus Ryan, Liam Ryan and Joseph B Ryan – 63pts

3rd Place : John M O Dwyer, Tom Ellard, Tom O Connor and Gerry Maher – 60pts

4th Place : Tommy Landers, Liam Hynes, Tom O Donnell and Seanie Riordan 60 pts

5th Place : Michael Kinahan, Pat Hayes, Michael Quirke and Peter Harty – 60pts

Winter Sweep Saturday 14th

February

After a delay due to heavy overnight frost, we opened at 11.30am

There were nine holes in play and scores were very tight. In the end, Ger Egan from Bansha, came out on top with a fine round of three over par, 22 points. He was closely followed by a group of three players on 21 points, with men’s club PRO Gerry Kelly winning second place on a countback. Even though conditions were very cold, thirty-six members braved the elements and were delighted to get a game in. Many thanks to Greenkeeper Eddie Ryan and his staff for having the course in such great order, despite a prolonged spell of wet weather.

Winter Sweep : Sat 14th February

1st Gerard Egan (7) 22 pts 2nd Gerry Kelly (6) 21 pts B6 Winter Scramble Sunday 15th

February

We have organised the timesheet into three balls for a few weeks to help with protecting the course. Last Sunday was the first occasion that we had to put this plan into place, where instead of singles, we had a three-person scramble to keep the traffic on the fairways. This worked out really well considering all the overnight rain. Much to the delight of our members, we opened on Sunday morning. While the morning started wet and showery, it brightened up to a lovely day. Thanks to all of the people who played and kept to the footpaths and fairways. This unique way of having golf available to members worked great. The three balls on the timesheet will remain for another few weeks and if necessary, we will play a scramble when similar wet conditions prevail.

Twenty two teams went out in the scramble where the scoring was very tight.

Finishing on top by a point was the combination of Kilfinane’s Vinny Herbert and James O Doherty together with local Bansha man Paddy Crowe on a fine score of three under par for 11 holes. Close up in second place was the Grantstown, father and son combination of Sean and Thomas Crosse to-

gether with recent winner Tom O Donnell from Golden.

Club Scramble (11 holes) Sunday 15th February: Result:

Winners : Vinny Herbert, James O Doherty and Paddy Crowe 41 (04) 37 nett

Runners Up : Thomas Crosse. Sean Crosse and Tom O Donnell 43 (05) 38nett

Spring League 2026 Re-Scheduled Date:

Even though the weather wasn’t co-operating, many players got in a round of their Spring Leagues in the past week. We are now planning to play off this competition final between the top six teams on Sunday 22nd of March

Ucoming Fixtures:

Provisional plans are for our Captains Drive to take place on Saint Patricks Day, Tuesday 17th of March at noon. This will be confirmed in due time. As already mentioned, the men’s Spring League Final will take place the following Sunday at 11.30 approximately. Our usual competitions on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays will continue as usual with the men’s seniors having their weekly outing on Thursdays at 10.30.

Clubhouse:

In the next few weeks, there will be some disruption in the clubhouse due to the expansion of the Kitchen into the old committee room. Members will be informed of the dates in question, there will hopefully be minimal disruption hopefully.

Tipperary GC Lotto Jackpot was €7,400

The winning numbers were 8, 18, 22 & 27.

The lucky dips were:

1) Maeve Donovan (c/o Mary O’Doherty).

2) Anne Grace, Clonmaine, Donoskeigh.

3) Evelyn Connery, Ballymarsough.

4) Leila Considine.

5) Geraldine Leahy, Galbally (online).

The promoters prize went to Tom O’Dea. Next week’s jackpot is €7,600

Clonmel

Mens Notes

Due to no golf this week, there is nothing to update Men's Golf on.

Fixtures

Spring League (16th of Feb to 22nd of Feb)

Results

None

CLUB LOTTO – Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group

Lotto draw took place on Saturday 15 th February with a Jackpot of €9,200

Numbers drawn: 06-11-21-28. No Jackpot winner. Three matched-three winners: Kieran Quigley, Connladh Hackett, Liam Burke.

Next Draw takes place on Saturday 21 st February with a Jackpot

of €9,200.

Tickets at €2 each and three for €5. Also available to purchase online, QR codes, Facebook. Vouchers available for all kinds of gifts and presents. Quick Pick Lotto available.

Membership 2026

Membership rates now agreed for 2026 season. If you are considering joining a club, why not give us a call. Full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub.com.

LADIES NOTES:

Fixtures:

The Laharts Clonmel Spring League is ongoing, with 52 lady

Templemore

Results Corner.

Due to the recent spell of mixed, and at times extreme weather conditions, competitive action has been limited. The only result to report this week is from the Men’s Seniors. Fortunately, the heavens stayed clear for the duration of their outing, allowing the event to go ahead without interruption. The Seniors continue their remarkable run of good fortune, consistently managing to find a break in the clouds and ensuring that there’s always a great day of golf to be enjoyed.

Seniors

12/2. It was a day when the weather was good to the Seniors and held off till all the teams were in and sitting

chatting before it deluged. The eight teams enjoyed the pleasant conditions and returned good scores. In 1st. place with 65 points were Birdie Ryan, Ollie Murray, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr. 2nd. with 62 points were Declan Russell, Pat O’Connell, Colm Dooley and Seamus Ryan. 3rd. Place went to Sean Cashman, Mick Carey and James Murray. Well played everyone.

Upcoming Competition.

Captains Scramble on the 22nd. DO NOT FORGET we need names for the Captains scramble by 18:00 on Thursday 19th please. We are off and running. Support the Captains and President on Sunday 22nd Feb. Names by Thursday 19th February.

golfers registered to take part. The Easter Hamper, a 12-hole Singles Stableford competition sponsored by James Whelan Butchers is ongoing and will run over eight weeks, concluding at Easter.

Entries are now being accepted for the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy 2026. Members wishing to participate are asked to add their name to the entry list by 11th February.

New Members: Clonmel Golf Club extends a warm welcome to new Lady Members. For further information, please contact Dylan Burke, Club PGA Professional, on 085 8141438 or email dylan@dylanburkegolf.com.

Cahir Park

Ladies Cahir Park Golf Club Ladies Notes 3rd February - 8th February 2026

Ladies 9 Hole S/F 3rd February8th February 2026

The winner was Miriam Halley P Hcp 9 with 23 Points. Second was Michelle Keating P Hcp 7 with 20 Points. Congratulations to all the winners.

Mens

12 Hole Stableford 13th, 14th and 15th February 2026. 1st John Walsh (20) 33pts

2nd John Cashman (6) 30pts

3rd Willie Morrissey (9) 29pts Ongoing competition for the week Monday to Sunday Captain’s Drive In The Captain’s Drive In is on Sunday 22nd February 2026

Men’s Captain Mr Paul Murray

Ladies Captain Caitlin Fitzgerald

Junior Captain Liam Butler

President Liam Wall

We will be running a 12 hole Scramble weather permitting Shot Gun Start. Reception at 11am Golf from 12 Noon. Looking forward to seeing everybody there. Time Sheet in Pro Shop. Find The Golf Ball Draw The latest Find The Golf Ball draw took place on Sunday 8th February. Tommy Kinane ‘s envelope came out and Tommy’s number was 41. The Golf Ball card wasn’t turned. Tommy wins €20. Next week’s draw will take place after the Captains Drive In.

News from the Community

Clogheen

Brian Borus Football & Camogie clubs Victory Social. Saturday 7th March - Talbot Hotel, Clonmel.e

3 Course Meal, Junior & Senior Medal Presentation followed by DJ til late. Tickets €45. Contact Emma 0876606487 or Deborah 0863842021

Elizabeth Murphy R.I.P.

The death occurred recently of Lizzie Murphy Main St Clogheen. Lizzie as she was affectionately known was a great community volunteer, tidy towns was one of Lizzies favourite jobs. She loved to have Clogheen looking its best, for all visitors and locals a like. Weeding, painting, flower planting was what Lizzie loved the best. She is survived by her nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces and all her extended family and many friends. Requiem mass will be celebrated in St Marys Church Clogheen with burial after wards in Duhill cemetery. May her kind and gently soul rest in peace.

News from the Community

Rosegreen

Following on from numerous successful events throughout 2025, Rosegreen Development Association kick started 2026 with a Family Fun Table Quiz in January, a Charity 5-a-side Soccer Tournament, also in January, and the Annual Senior Citizens Lunch on 15th February. The Development Association Committee wish to sincerely thank everyone in the community of Cashel and Rosegreen and further afield for all the support received for every event run. All facilities in the village, Hall, Playing Pitches, Gymnasium, AstroTurf Pitch, are held in trust for the local Community by the Directors of Rosegreen Devel-

opment Association C.L.G..

Therefore, all funds raised are ploughed back into running the facilities, developing extra facilities and all for the benefit of persons from the Parish and surrounding areas plus supporting local Charity Organisations.

The Senior Citizens Party was a day of fun, conversation, delicious food, and Beverages, lively dancing with thanks to Eddie Golden on keyboard, a day remembering friends who have passed to their eternal reward and a day to make new friends.

The Party this year marked 25 years of hosting the event by the Development Association, and all successful due to the many

people who attend and support every year.

2025 was remarkable year for the Development Association, working in conjunction with the Rosegreen Tidy Village Group, maintaining the Village to a high standard of tidiness and floral display, and running local activities culminating with the Annual Field Day in September. The support of sports clubs in South Tipperary, the Businesses in Cashel and Rosegreen, the people who travel from far and near, make the Field Day a great community gathering, and the major financial fundraising event each year to cover the costs of running all the community facilities.

Mullinahone

LOCAL LOTTO RESULTS

Voluntary Housing Association.

Caisleán Nua Voluntary Housing Association are holding their A.G.M on Monday 2nd March at Deora De Newcastle starting at 8pm. All are welcome to attend. Volunteers needed.

Are you interested in supporting our Youth in your community??

Newcastle Youth club are looking for volunteers for one or two hours once a week. Garda vetting is required. For more information please contact Miriam on 087 1383147.

Stations of the cross.

There will be stations of the cross celebrated after Morning Mass on the following dates during lent.

Friday 20th February. ARDFINNAN

Monday 23rd February. Newcastle.

Wednesday 4th March Fourmilewater.

Monday 9th March. Newcastle Friday 20th March. Ardfinnan. Wednesday 25th March. Fourmilewater.

Trocaire Boxes.

Trocaire Boxes are now available from the church porches to take one home with you.

Last weeks lotto draw took place on Monday 9 th February. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 20, 26. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €10,100, there were no match 3 winners so 5 lucky dip winners each received €30. Congratulations to James Brennan Ky & Celina Liam O’Brien Joe Keating

Moll Lonergan

To be in with a chance of winning next weeks jackpot, tickets can be purchased in all local businesses and from committee members.

SPLIT THE POT

The weekly split the pot draw took place on Wednesday 11 th February. Congratulations to Anne Connelly Rocks Rd who won €145. For your chance to split next weeks pot envelopes can be purchased in all local businesses.

MULLINAHONE FC

Youths Div 2 cup semi final

Mullinahone FC 6-2 Shanbally

Goal scorers

Jack Brett x 1

Luke Lacy x 1

Darragh Walsh x 1

Jack Ryan x 3

Division 3

Mullinahone FC B 0 – 5 Donohill

Big thanks to Match Sponsors Noel Brett Auto Repairs & John Clarke

Driving instructor

Schoolboys/girls registration is now open.

If your child is interested in playing soccer this year please contact chairman Noel Brett (089) 489 1848

MULLINAHONE COMMUNITY

GAMES

Basketball (Ages 9–13)

Mullinahone is hoping to put together Community Games basketball teams for children aged over 9 and under 13, and we’d love to see who might be interested. This is a great opportunity for children to try basketball, learn new skills and have fun.

Induction session: Saturday 14 th February, 9:30am11:00am

GAA Hall

This session will introduce the basic rules of basketball and give children a chance to meet our fantastic coaches – Seamus, Trish and Kim. Over the next 6 weeks, training will

Gortnahoe/Glengoole

Eucharistic Adoration

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

Ash Wednesday

March 2026 will see the launch of new Gymnasium and Wellness Centre on the grounds of the community facility. Newly built and nearing completion this month, everyone in the community is excited about this new and latest development. Open to everyone and of every age profile, the Centre will be operated by AOC Fitness and Nutrition. Further details to follow but watch Facebook pages for updates.

A very sincere Thank You to everyone who has supported and to everyone who continues to support Rosegreen Development Association C.L.G.. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.

Today marks the beginning of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter the highpoint of the Church Liturgical Year, when we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ Jesus, our Saviour and Redeemer. Mass and Distribution of Ashes in Glengoole Church this morning at 9.30am and in Gortnahoe Church at 6.30pm Funeral Ministry Training

The final round of Funeral Ministry training will be available in Tipperary Town on March 5th, 11th and 18th. Anyone from any parish in the diocese who would like to avail of this opportunity to train for this ministry are invited to let their local parish priest know and for registration. Venue has yet to be decided as this will depend on numbers attending. Cashel & Emly Archdiocesan

The pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from June 12th, (five nights) led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly. For information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours @ 01 2410800. Assisted pilgrims contact Fr Joe Tynan, 087 2225445, New Helpers contact Jacqueline 089 4913351. Email lourdespilgrimage@cashel-emly.ie Glengoole Community Group

take place on Saturday mornings.

While a competition team (panel of 10) will be put forward, training is open to everyone and all children are welcome to take part.

We plan to start with:

• U11 mixed team (girls & boys)

• U13 girls team

(Additional groups may develop depending on interest.)

*Please use the Community Games age calculator to confirm which group your child is eligible for:

https://communitygames.info/index.php?page=age_calculator

• If your child is eligible for the *U11 mixed team* (girls & boys), please join using this link:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzpqbBU0x009GYXh6Mp60D

• If your child is eligible for the *U13 girls team*, please join using this link:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BYqs8LxugfFGBhEZbKsfI5

Children who would like to join are very welcome

Please join one of the groups asap if interested, as further information on training sessions and arrangements will be shared there.

A Table Quiz will take place in Buddy Brennan’s, Glengoole this Friday 20th February at 9.30pm in aid of the Loop Walk. Table of 4 €20. All are welcome Ballysloe NS THURLES DRAMA SOCIETY proudly present Brian Friel’s acclaimed play in the Source Arts Centre, Thurles next Monday 23rd February at 7.15pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening of theatre as Thurles Drama Society brings this much-loved Irish classic to the stage. A cheese and wine reception will take place before the performance.Tickets are €20 and available from Ballysloe School. All proceeds from the night will go towards supporting our small two-teacher school in Ballysloe, helping to sustain education at the heart of our local community. A wonderful night

of drama, hospitality and community spirit all for a very worthy cause.

Arts & Crafts

Arts and Crafts classes in Gortnahoe Hall started Tuesday 3rd February from 9.45 to 11.45am for 5 weeks. €25 for the full block. Contact Millennium Family Resource Centre to book –083 1008075

Dance Classes

Dance Classes Step it out with Sally—Learn to Jive, Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep and Line Dance. Group lessons, no partner needed. Every Thursday at 8.30pm. €10, pay as you go. Contact Sally 087 7931308

In Our Hands

“Preserving Thurles Cathedral” fundraising campaign to support the re-roofing project by donating towards the cost of the slates. Brochures in Church porches. Pilates with Ruth Pilate classes continues in Glengoole Hall every Monday at 6.30pm. €10 pay as you go. To book, message 0872049418, Instagram @pilates_ruth. Bring mat and water.

Gortnahoe Bingo

Bingo will continue this Saturday evening at 4.00pm with doors opening from 3.00pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money on offer including a special €500 game. It was great to see some extra people coming from the parish. New support is always appreciated.

Tuesday Bridge Bridge is being played each Tuesday night in Gortnahoe Hall at 7.30pm. If you would like to join or find out more information please contact this number 089 434910

Split the Pot

Congratulations to Dick Purcell, Ballysloe who won €296 in the Split the Pot draw last Sunday. Envelopes are available in Cahill’s Gortnahoe, Hogans Grange and at the usual outlets, you can also Revolut to 0876777220. Split the Pot for February is in aid of Grange Badminton Club. The draw takes place each Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Your support would be appreciated.

News from the Community

Ballylooby/Duhill

Ballylooby/Castlegrace Development GAA Draw February 10th 2026

No jackpot winner, next week’s jackpot €8,300. Lucky numbers drawn: 7. 10, 13 & 25. One match three winner: Caroline English The club extend their thanks for your continued support: Tickets available at Brownes XL & Murphy Fuels, Clogheen. Recent 50/50 winner: R. Carr /member.clubspot.app/club/ballylooby-castlegrace-gaa/ Ash Wednesday in our Parish Ballylooby Church Wed Feb 18th Mass at 9:30am. Duhill Church Wed Feb 18th

Mass at 7:30pm. Yoga with Marie

On Mondays at 9:15 in Duhill Hall

Chair Yoga with Marie on Tuesdays at midday in Duhill Hall

Age strong with PhysiotherapistJoanne

On Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm in Duhill Hall

Yoga with Melissa

On Wednesday evenings at 7pm

Irish Speaking Classes

Will continue on this Friday Feb 20th at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

INTER-COMMUNITY LITTER PICK

Bringing together

Ballylooby Clogheen

Saturday 21st February

Meeting at 9:45am Men’s Shed Clogheen

Church, Ballylooby at 9:45am

Let’s turn our community GREEN & CLEAN!

Help us clean up roads and green spaces.

All equipment provided Full safety precautions in place

Refreshments afterwards in the hall in Ballylooby

Everyone welcome

Bring a friend Bring your energy

Bring your community spirit

Go-Green Community CleanUp

KeepTipperaryClean Ballylooby & Clogheen

Dates for the Diary in Ballylooby & Duhill

Ballylooby Community Council

Templederry Margaret Kennedy

TEMPLEDERRY PARISH OFFICE.

The Parish Office remains open each week on Wednesday and Thursday from 11.a.m. To 1 p.m. People may book Masses, Weddings, Christenings etc. or they may request information from The Parish Records. Phone 0504/52988. 087/6564933 or email templederryparishoffice@gmail. com

Saturday night Masses from Templederry Church are now live streamed. People can access the livestream By going to YouTube and typing templederry parish church live stream into the search bar.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY::

The Confirmation ceremony will be on Friday March 13th in Templederry Church. First Holy Communion Will be on Saturday May 2nd..

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES. 2026

Bishop Fintan will lead both the Summer and Autumn Pilgrimages this year. Summer Pilgrimage Will be from Wednesday June 24th. To Monday June 29th. Cost is €990.00 per person sharing And the Autumn Pilgrimage is from Monday September 28th.to Saturday October 3rd. And the Cost is €960 per person sharing. Book directly with joewalshtours. ie or call 01/2410800.

A limited number of assisted pilgrims will be accommodated Accueil Norte Dame in the grounds Of the sanctury . For more information on this section ONLY please contact Mary Freeman at Marybfreeman@gmail.com or call 087/9777896.

TEMPLEDERY GAA LOTTO Last weeks lotto draw was held in Michael Hogans Templederry and there was no winner of the Jackpot. This weeks draw will be in Kennedys Killeen and the Jackpot will be €2,800

presents St Patricks Day Parade commencing at 11:30am Sunday March 15th in Ballylooby village Theme for Float is “Show your Colours”

Duhill Daffodil Day Coffee/tea morning

On St. Patrick’s Day in Duhill Hall after 9am mass.

Glengarra Flower & Garden Club

Presents “ Gut Health” with Dr. Anne Marie Eustace Ryan

On Thursday Feb 19th at 7:30pm in Burncourt Community Hall

Brian Borus Camogie 24-Hour Walkathon in aid of Club Development Fund, taking place from Friday 27th to Saturday 28th February, starting at 6pm in Ballylooby Castlegrace Club House. Further details from: Rachel 087:9550365/Breda 086:6094458or any committee member.

Brian Borus Football & Camogie clubs Victory Social. Saturday 7th March - Talbot Hotel, Clon-

Sologhead

ACE OF HEARTS

Our draw of Monday night, February 9, failed to produce a Jackpot winner while the following took the runners-up prizes, €50 to Geraldine Fitzgerald Ardlamon, €25each to Kayleigh Lynch Monard, Tommy Stokes Boherdota, Aoife Ahearne c/o Con Ahearne and Nicola Ryan New Inn c/o Lar Keeffe. The seller’s prize went to Pat Russell and the jackpot for last Monday night, February 16, was €1600.

SOD TURNING

On Thursday last February 12, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine was in Tipperary to turn the sod on the new All-Weather track at Tipperary racecourse. This is a significant milestone

Kathleen Moloney

mel.

3 Course Meal, Junior & Senior Medal Presentation followed by DJ til late. Tickets €45. Contact Emma 0876606487 or Deborah 0863842021

Sympathy

The death occurred of Dan Hayes, Aherla, Cork & late of Tipp Town. We extend our sympathy to his wife Martina (nee Walsh) & family, the Hayes & Walsh extended families Tipperary & Ballylomasna. Dan’s funeral mass took place in Cork followed by burial in Duhill Cemetery on Monday Feb 9th. We also extend our sympathy to Gretta O’Grady nee Coffey & family & extended Coffey families late of Castlegrace on the passing of her husband Tom O’Grady, Carrigaline, Cork/late of Co. Kerry. Tom’s funeral mass took place in the Church of our Lady & St John followed by burial in St John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea Cork on Tuesday Feb 10th. May they rest in peace.

Bansha/ Kilmoyler

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Bansha Kilmoyler Sports Lotto draw. This week’s jackpot is €2,600. Last week’s €20 lucky dip winners were: Megan Tynan, Brian Shiels, Shane Grogan and Louise Heuston. Seller’s prize €20: Kevin Bergin. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, are available locally and online via Clubforce and Galtee Rovers social media pages.

GALTEE ROVERS ST. PECAUNS CLUB DRAW

The 2026 club draw will be commencing shortly with the January and February draws, which will be held on Saturday, February 28th. This has been an important club fundraiser for many years and your

Michael Barry

support is very much appreciated. Please contact draw promoters or any committee member if you wish to join, or alternatively you can join online via Clubforce. The Clubforce link is available on the club’s social media pages.

TIPPERARY FOOTBALL

Best wishes to Emmet Bonner who has been included in the Tipperary Under 20 football panel for 2026.

ST. BERRIHERT’S KYLE AND WELL

The Pattern of St. Berrihert begins on Wednesday 18 th February and lasts up to Thursday 26 th February. Prayers will take place at the kyle and well on Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

which marks the beginning of the re-development project at Tipperary which will greatly enhance racing in the region and a welcome boost to other business and employment opportunities in the region.

It is hoped to have the work on the new All-Weather track completed by the end of September 2027 and the staging of a full winter racing programme in 2027/28. Best wishes to local man Perry Power who is foreman at the track.

IRELAND LIGHTS UP

The Ireland Lights Up initiative which ran over the last six weeks finished on Wednesday night last with a massive turnout for the final get together. With the emphasis of the initiative on

healthy lifestyles it certainly got people out on the walkway at Sologhead GAA Grounds and proved a great success as people set about achieving their own walking targets. Well done there to the organising committee.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Kathleen Hadnett of Tipperary Town and Monard. We sympathise with her husband Joe, her sons John and James, her daughters Roseanne and Elizabeth, her sister Maggie, her brothers Jimmy, John, Michael and Gerry, daughter-in-law, son-in-law Don, grandchildren, and other relatives, neighbours and friends.

Following Requiem Mass for

in St. Michaels Church

this Wednesday, February 18, burial took place in St. Michaels Cemetery. ST NICHOLAS AFC

The winner in their 50/50 fundraiser this week and €220 was Gemma Kirby of Kyle and Eamonn Bargary Monard gets the free Christmas draw entry. With the poor weather still playing havoc with fixtures, last Sunday’s game against Cahir Park was one of a number of games to be cancelled because of an unplayable pitch. Hopefully we will see an improvement in the weather in the coming week clearing the way for a home tie against Peake Villa this Sunday, February 22, please check for kick off time.

News from the Community

Nenagh

Tipperary

Wishing Jake, Sam and Josh the very best of luck as they take on Limerick in the third round of the Allianz Hurling league. Throw in is at 5.30pm in Semple Stadium.

Lotto

There was no winner of our latest Lotto Jackpot which stood at €4800. A massive thank you to everyone who continues to support our club lotto. Tickets are available to purchase online through the club social media.

Membership

Club Membership Registration is now open. All players and coaches must be registered before March 31st. Check the club website and social media pages for full details. Juvenile Notes Éire Ógres are back!

We are hugely excited to announce the 2026 Nenagh Éire Ógres Camp.

This camp is for Girls & Boys aged 4, 5 or 6.

The camp begins on Saturday

Ella Carey

March 7th at 11.30am for 4 weeks.

It will consist of fun games, fundamental movement and plenty of fun.

No equipment necessary, just bring tonnes of energy and plenty of big smiles.

We can’t wait to meet all the future Éire Óg stars.

Thanks to EBS Nenagh New Mortgages for their generous sponsorship of this year’s Ógres Camp.

Table Quiz

The annual Éire Óg table quiz was in full flight on Friday night as reining champions team S. McTiernan snook the win yet again to take home the much coveted, solid silver, Tommy Mulcahy cup. Table quiz Árd Stuirthoir & Quizmaster extraordinaire, Mr. Mel Gleeson was director of operations for the evening and true to form ensured that a fun and enjoyable night was had by everyone who attended.

Second place was secured with a

Templederry

TEMPLEDERRY PARISH OFFICE.

The Parish Office remains open each week on Wednesday and Thursday from 11.a.m. To 1 p.m. People may book Masses, Weddings, Christenings etc. or they may request information from The Parish Records. Phone 0504/52988. 087/6564933 or email templederryparishoffice@ gmail.com

Saturday night Masses from Templederry Church are now live streamed. People can access the livestream By going to YouTube and typing templederry parish church live stream into the search bar.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY::

The Confirmation ceremony will be on Friday March 13th in Templederry Church. First Holy Communion Will be on Saturday May 2nd..

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES. 2026

Bishop Fintan will lead both the Summer and Autumn Pilgrimages this year. Summer Pilgrimage Will be from Wednesday June 24th. To Monday June 29th. Cost is €990.00 per person sharing And the Autumn Pilgrimage is from Monday September 28th.to Saturday October 3rd. And the Cost is €960 per person sharing.

Margaret Kennedy

Book directly with joewalshtours.ie or call 01/2410800. A limited number of assisted pilgrims will be accommodated Accueil Norte Dame in the grounds Of the sanctury . For more information on this section ONLY please contact Mary Freeman at Marybfreeman@gmail.com or call 087/9777896.

TEMPLEDERY GAA LOTTO

Last weeks lotto draw was held in Michael Hogans Templederry and there was no winner of the Jackpot.

This weeks draw will be in Kennedys Killeen and the Jackpot will be €2,800

sterling performance from team Ryan, with Cora springing into action to claim the liquid prizes for the team.

Thanks to club stallworth Catherine for her work behind the scenes to make the night a success.

Thanks to everyone who donated spot prizes, much appreciated.

Thanks to the ticket sellers for helping out.

Thanks to Figgerty’s Nenagh for the warm hospitality and sponsorship.

To all the parents and Éire Óg Juvenile Club supporters who made the effort to come along and join in the occasion, it is appreciated Time to say goodbye

After 10 years of dedicated volun-

teering as Juvenile Club Treasurer, Mel Gleeson has stepped away to focus on his handicap for a while. In recognition of his dedicated and excellent work the Juvenile Club took the opportunity to acknowledge Mel’s contribution to the running of the club for many years by presenting Mel with a momento for his dedication.

Incoming Juvenile Club Chairperson James Smyth and secretary Seán McTiernan made the presentation to Mel at the table quiz on Friday night.

Thanks Mel for everything down through the years. We wish incoming treasurer Alan Heffernan every success in his new duties.

News from the Community

Oola

Oola Community Alert Membership 2026

Oola Community Alert Subscription for 2026 is now due.

We will begin taking renewals from Monday January 12th. The Cost of renewal is € 10 euro.

You will receive a notification with instructions for renewal. On renewal you will receive a Community Alert window sticker. This is designed to show that a household is a member of the community alert group and acts as a deterrent to criminals. It also has the local garda station number on it.

If you are not already a current member and wish to join Oola Community Alert Please contact 087 6634547 or you can request a form via email from oolacommunityalert@gmail.com.

**It is important to note this new enhanced service which includes the Cairde app for those who want to avail of more than just a standard text, went live in October 2024. At which point all previous systems members lapsed. Therefore, anyone who may have signed up in previous years are

removed** that the arrears

Oola Community Centre Bingo Bingo every Tuesday Night @8pm Sharp Cards Progressive 45 Drive Thursday Nights @ 8pm Sharp all welcome.

Results from February 12th , 1st prize, Pat Hayes,& Miley Coughlan, Pat O’Dwyer & John Coughlan, John Ryan & Seamus O’Dwyer. 2nd Prize, Tom Kenny & Mike Green, Larry Ryan & Kay Walsh, Johnny Ryan & John Landers, John & Dympna Ryan, Eddie McConnell & Michael Ryan Kay Walsh & Philip Grant, Tom Coughlan & Seamus ODwyer. Table Prizes, Mixie O’Dwyer & Eileen Ryan

Oola - Doon Pitch & Putt (Community Games)

Weekly Coaching sessions will commence from January for Boys and Girls age 9 to 16. If your child is interested in taking up the game, please contact 087 6634547 to sign up. (we have clubs available so there is no requirement to purchase any clubs to get started) Oola Youth Club

Donna Quinlan

Junior Club 5pm - 6.30

If you have a young person who would like to join Oola youth club or if you are a parent and would like to volunteer as a leader please contact Donna Quinlan, at oolayouthclub@yahoo.com. or WhatsApp 085 8762908

Oola Community Council

Oola Community Council works quietly in the background advocating for various issues in our community. There are various issues of interest that the community council is focused on currently.

In February we will host Ballyhoura development Company who are there to help various organisations in the village. We would like to invite interested members of the community in Oola to come and join Development Officers for a cuppa and a chat about community plans and how Ballyhoura Development can help you to make the most of our community in 2026. If you would like to feed into Oola Community and attend, please rsvp by Email oolacommunitycouncil@gmail. com if you would like to attend.

Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton Gerry Bowe

Lourdes Pilgrimage.

The Annual Cashel and Emly Lourdes Pilgrimage will take place from June 12th - 17th. For general enquiries, contact JWT on 01 2410800.

For Assisted Pilgrims please contact Fr.Joe Tynan on 0872225445 or by email lourdesassistedpilgrims@cashel -emly.ie. Mary’s Meals Thanks. The Tipperary branch of Mary’s Meals would like to thank you for your generosity in 2025. The donations enabled us to feed 3996 children ( 2euros per child) one meal a day in a place of education for an entire school year. Thank you for your support. Further information from John Egan . Jegan49@gmail.com Sacrament of Baptism.

The next information session will be held in the Parish Office on Monday April 13th from 7.30pm =8.15.

Please contact the Parish Office in advance to confirm your place on the course on 0504 60018.. Ash Wednesday. To day Wednesday 18 February Ash Wednesday ==a day of fAST AND Abstinence. Ashes will be blessed and distributed on Wednesday morning at all Masses in the Parish as follows = St.Kevin’s Church Littleton 9.00am, St.Peter in Chains Church Moycarkey 10.00 am, St.James Church, Two Mile Borris 10.00 am. Lenten Food Appeal.

Kilsheelan/Kilcash

GAA

Congratulations to David Power and his backroom team on UL’s victory in the Sigerson Cup against UCC on Wednesday night last in Croke Park, many congratulations to the Tipp contingent and especially our own Micháel Freaney on bringing a Sigerson medal to the club and parish. Huge well done and congratulations to Barry Kehoe on being named the Intermediate hurler of the year at the South Tipperary Awards in Cahir House

Hotel on Friday night last. Slievenamon Celtic/Kilsheelan United TSDL Division 3

Cashel Town FC ‘B’ 1-2 Kilsheelan United ‘B’ 50/50 Draw

Congratulations to Gerry Ryan on netting himself €263 in our January draw, Our next draw is end of February so play today to be in with a chance of our guaranteed Jackpot.

All support greatly appreciated and we thank everyone for

New Inn & Knockgraffon

ASH WEDNESDAY

Marking the first day of Lent. Mass in New Inn church this evening Wednesday February 18th at 7.30pm.

MULTEEN PLAYERS PRESENT: THE TEE BY JIM KEANE

Following four sold-out shows in Knockavilla, Multeen Players are bringing their hilarious comedy, The Tee by Jim Keane, to Brú Ború in Cashel. Join us on Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th at 8pm. Tickets are €15 and can be purchased from Brú Ború by calling 062 61122 or visiting bruboru.ie.

ROCKWELL ROVERS Lotto Results

From Monday February 9, the numbers drawn: 01-07-17-28.

No winner(s). 4 x Lucky dips entered in February’s guaranteed €500 lucky dip draw: Liz Newport (online), Colm O Farrell (PJ), Lee O Connor (Ollies), Maria O Doran (Ollies). This week’s Jackpot €18,600. Thank you for your continued support!

DAUGHTERS OF DÚN IASCAIGH

Hats, Bonnets & Ribbons Day will take place on Sunday, 1st March at 2pm in Cahir House Hotel. All monies raised will go to Tipperary Rape Crisis Centre and Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge. There will be prizes for Best Hats, spot prizes, plenty of entertainment and fun on the day. Finger food and tea/ coffee will be provided. So come

Drangan/Cloneen

GAA Lotto Results Tuesday February 10 2026

Over the next seven weeks we are inviting parishioners to donate a non - perishable food during lent.

Our food item this weekend is Rice.

All items can be placed in the box inside the Church door.. This project is being organised by a group of Transition Year Students for the Parish who are participating in the Pope John Paul 11 Awards. Split The Pot.

Weekly Split the Pot draw in support of Scoil Mochaomhog Naofa PA, Community Development, Christmas Lights and Deferillattor Group ( all Two Mile Borris ), Jack Fitzgerald 445 euros This weeks winner

Numbers Drawn were 5, 9, 14, 26. No winner, but the 7 match 3 winners who won €20 each were: Tommy O’Sullivan, Brian O’Halloran, Eileen White, Bernie Holohan, Liane Hannigan, Josephine Holden and Eileen Smyth.

Second chance draw for €1,000, numbers drawn were 13, 17, 19, 20. No winner.

Next draw for an amazing Jackpot of €19,000 will be on Tuesday February 24, so don’t miss out. Play in your local shops, pubs, garages and hairdressers or on line.

GAA Adult & Juvenile Membership Fees

Adult & Juvenile GAA Membership are now due and must be paid by all players before they train or play matches.

Senior club membership can be paid online through the clubforce website or to Treasurer Julieann Gahan.

Fees for the 2026 season are: Adult Player - €60 Student Player - €40 Non-Player - €30.

their continued support and generosity.

Please keep an eye on our social media platforms for updates, fixtures and results. Our underage season commences soon. All new members welcome and we look forward to seeing our players from last season returning.

Kilcash Ladies Club

Kilcash Ladies Club will resume meetings on Thursday February 26th at 8pm in Kilcash community Centre.

New members most welcome.

Membership fee for Juvenile players will remain at last year’s price of €35 and should be paid to Juvenile Club Treasurer Julie O’Halloran before training or matches commence.

Registration for both adult and juvenile players, members, coaches and selectors must also be completed on GAA Foireann website.

All coaches and anyone involved with both adult and juvenile teams must pay membership and must also be registered on Foireann.

Well Done Mikey & Robbie

Well Done to Mikey & Robbie

O’Brien who helped South Tipperary Under 15 Footballers to victories over Mid and North Tipperary in the Mick Frawley Cup on Saturday last in Fethard Town Park.

They will be in action in the final on this Saturday.

Best Wishes Daithí Best wishes to Daithí Hogan and his colleagues on the Tipperary Senior Football team when they take on Longford in Pearse Park Longford on this Sunday February 22 at 2.00.

Last Sunday saw the Tipperary footballers suffer their first defeat of the league when Carlow came to Semple Stadium for a three point victory.

Sigerson Cup Football

Well done to Daithi Hogan who helped University of Limerick to victory over University College Cork in the Sigerson Cup final in Croke Park Dublin on Wednesday last.

This was First for UL and a First Sigerson medal for St. Patricks.

GAA Fixtures

Fixtures will commence as follows:

Co. Junior Football League

Sunday March 8.

Co. Junior Hurling League

Sunday March 15.

Easter Camp Tues 31st March, Wed 1st & Thurs 2nd April.

Under 8 Early April

Under 10 Late March

Under 12 Mid March on Saturday mornings.

Under 14 Late February

Under 16 Late June

Under 17 Leagues Early March

Summer CÚL Camp Mon 13th July to Fri 17th July.

Johnathan (John) Whyte 1955

- 2026

We extend sympathy to the

join the Daughters in your best hats and bonnets, we’re looking forward to seeing you there. Tickets are €30 and available here: https://ie.powertik.com/events/ hats-bonnets-ribbons-day Or alternatively tickets can be purchased from Cahir House. 25 CARD DRIVE, OLD SCHOOL, KNOCKGRAFFON Winners last Wednesday February 11. We had three joint winners with 10 games each. Willie Crosse/Pat O’Rourke, Jim Meskell /Tim Joe McGrath and brothers Vincent and Billy Phelan. Table prizes to Joe Murphy/PJ Boland and Jimmy Looby/Chas Keane. Cards started at 8:30pm sharp. Tea and refreshments and all are welcome.

Whyte Family on the death of Johnathan Whyte of Surrey England and formerly of Ballyvadlea Drangan whose death occurred on Wednesday 21st January.

A native of Drangan, Johnathan had been resident in London for over 50 years where he made a big impression on the GAA in London and also on the construction industry. Jonathan was one of the best ever footballers produced by St. Patricks and although emigration stole him from us at 20 years of age, he had already won South and County Minor A Football championships, a South Under 21 A Football championship and had played in a South Junior A Football final and the South Senior championship as well as lining out for the Co. Tipperary minor footballers in 1972 and 1973.

Johnathan played under 21 and senior football for Tipperary in 1974 before moving to London in 1975 where he played his football with Acton Gaels. In London Johnathan set up a very successful construction firm, Celtic Contractors Ltd, which does refurbishment work for some of the biggest firms not just in England but also for some big multinational firms. This firm is now run by his son Jon and daughter Sinéad. In 2018 Celtic Construction sponsored a new set of ball stop nets for his native St. Patricks GAA Club in Anner Park Cloneen. The old nets had been badly damaged by a big storm in 2017.

A memorial mass for Jonathan will be celebrated in The Church of the Nativity Cloneen at 12.00 on this Friday February 20.

In Memoriam

Hurley

Tim

In Memoriam

Adrian

Fermoy/Rocklow Road Fethard

Treasured and loving memories of Tim, a wonderful husband and father who passsed away on February 19th, 2023.

I love and miss you every moment of every day my darling Tim Forever my love - Mary

Our wonderful Dad

Of all the gifts in life however great or small

To have you as our father Was the greatest gift of all.

We love and miss you so much Dad Timmy and Cian

In Memoriam

FITZGERALD

In loving memory of my beloved sons Adrian and Glen, whose anniversaries occur on 21st February and 2nd March, late of 70 Elm Park, Clonmel.

Also remembering Adrian’s 50th Birthday which occurs on 21st February and Glen’s 48th Birthday which occurs 13th March.

To know, to love and then to part, is the saddest fate of the human heart.

Always loved and remembered by Mam. Mass offered. Glen

8 Glenegad Road, Old Bridge, Clonmel whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Rest in Peace

Lovingly remembered by, Mary, Anne, Frances, Ronnie and families.

Masses offered.

In loving memory of Mary McGrath Who died May 30th 2010

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her, May she rest in peace.

In Memoriam In Memoriam

In loving memory of Michael McGrath Who died February 23rd 2022

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him

May he rest in peace.

Sadly missed Your son Denis and family Sadly missed Your son Denis and family

In Memoriam

In Memoriam In Memoriam

BUTLER

DOOLAN (5th Anniversary) (6th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Triona who died on 23 February, 2021. Remembered with love today and always by her husband Michael, children Jane and Clara, son-in-law James and grandchildren Jack, Jamie and Ivy.

In our hearts you will always stay loved and remembered every day.

Anniversary Mass on 22nd February at 10.45am in St John the Baptist Church, Powerstown

Edward (Eddie) Glenconner,

In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather Edward (Eddie) Doolan, late of Glenconner, Clonmel and Ballynoran, Carrick on Suir, whose anniversary occurs at this time.

If I listen close in the silence of the night, I hear your voice to comfort me and say that you’re alright but it’s often hard to understand why certain things must be and the reason why they happen are so often hard to see but I found comfort in the knowledge that God is always here to keep the one I love so much and forever in his care.

Loved and missed every day, Ann, Barbara and Edward.

Rest in peace Eddie. Masses offered.

Winners 50k Mega Members’ draw announced

I couldn’t believe it; I thought it was a prank at first!”, Áine Dempsey

A local couple, Áine Dempsey and Brian Hickey of Kilsheelan, Clonmel, have been named as the lucky winners of Clonmel Credit Union’s mega €50,000 member’s draw.

The Members’ Draw is one of a number of initiatives Clonmel Credit Union has to give back to the community and improve the lives of local families in South Tipperary. To date, it has given over €6.75 million in the Members’ Draw prizes. The initiative recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The draw took place live on Tipp FM’s Drivetime on Thursday, 29th of January, when Áine Dempsey and Brian Hickey received the good news.

I couldn’t believe it; I thought it was a prank at first!” Áine Dempsey explained, “When Audrey rang, she explained it was the credit union, and she

told me to sit down. It was crazy. I was like, you know, somebody’s pranking me here, because we were talking about earlier at work!”

The couple have big plans for their winnings, including a holiday. Brian Hickey added, “It was unbelievable news! The Credit Union Member’s Draw is fantastic. It’s no brainer! Especially for the number of chances you have of winning. We’re delighted”

Other Members’ Draw prize winners on the day were Maura R Forrestal, Laura Sheehan and John Nicolas Quigley. Clonmel Credit Union distributes €21,000 among four members each month, with a chance to win €15,000, €3,000, €2,000, or €1,000 in cash, deposited directly into their credit union account.

“Congratulations to our latest Members’ Draw winners. We’re

delighted to see the prize money staying local and making a real difference in our community.” Audrey Conway, Branch Manager, Clonmel Credit Union, commented, “The Members’ Draw is just one of the ways we support the region and help build a thriving community. We have a draw on the first Friday of each month, and we would encourage local people to be in with a chance of sharing in a €21,000 prize pot every month.”

All Members of Clonmel Credit Union can sign up to participate in the draw online or in the branch. Anyone who is already part of CCU’s member draw automatically goes into all draws throughout the year, such as the Beat the January Blues one in January and extra draws to celebrate Credit Union Week. Full details are available on www. clonmelcu.com

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