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Family Open Day at the Source
The Source Library and Arts Centre
will throw a special open day for
families on Saturday 31st March. Pop
On the day, The Source staff will ad-
vise on what The Source can offer
you – from joining the library and
WANTED
in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and choosing books for yourself and your Tipperary Friends of Animals Charity Shop
discover a world of imagination. children, to booking tickets for shows Charity No 19549
There will be story time, face paint- in the arts centre.
ing, pavement art, and a treasure hunt We are Looking for the
for the little ones. And, if you’ve ever wondered how
the stage lights work or where the Following Items:
Tipp FM’s Fran Curry will broadcast stars put on their glad rags you can • Furniture • Clothes • Books
his show from the library, from join a backstage tour of the Arts Cen- • Bric-a-Brac • Toys
12p.m. to 2 p.m. Thurles Librarian tre at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Ann Marie Brophy says, “We’re very Please note that backstage tours must • CD’s, LP’s and Cassettes
excited to hold this joint open day be booked in advance at 0504 90204.
The Tipperary Friends of Animals Charity
with The Source Arts Centre. The After all that activity you can yours
Shop is at the back of the Hibernian Inn,
Source is for everyone in our com- can enjoy a relaxing lunch, smoothie down Friary Lane, opposite the Book Shop
munity and we want to shout it from or coffee at the Source Café.
the rooftops.” Acting Director of The
Source Arts Centre, Aislinn So, if you’ve never stepped through Why not de-clutter your home and do
O’hEocha added, “Saturday 31st our doors before or just haven’t visit-
March is about discovering a space ed us for a while, put the date in your a good deed for the helpless animals
that you may not be familiar with – diary for a great free family day out.
it’s getting to walk through an art ex- The Source is yours – come and ex-
at the same time
hibition, explore children’s and plore. We look forward to welcoming
adults books, see what goes on back-
stage and sample culinary delights in
The Source Café.”
you.
The Source family open day will take
Dublin Mini Marathon
place on Saturday 31st March, from Help raise much needed revenue to help our
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feathered and Furry friends.
Run the
Woody Allen’s ‘Midnight in Paris’ at Nenagh Dublin Mini Marathon for Us
Arts Centre Collect a Sponsorship Card from the Tipperary Friends
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Nenagh Film Club presents Woody
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Tipperary GAA Scene
By Ger Ryan PRO
• 08 Ford Mondeo Petrol • 00 VW Passat Petrol
• 06 Peugot 307 Petrol • 00 Audi A4 Diesel Allianz Hurling League parish. Having won a County senior
damaged/repairable Cat C • 00 Nissan Primera Petrol
football medal in 1972, he followed
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damaged/repairable Cat C • 99 Nissan Almera Petrol that by winning junior and intermedi-
• 01 Ford Mondeo Zetec Petrol • 98 Honda Civic Petrol Well done to the Tipperary senior ate hurling medals with his club, He
• 01 Renault Master Van Diesel • 98 Toyota Aventis Petrol hurling team on their 0-21 to 2-15 served on the club committee for over
• 01 Nissan Primera Petrol • 97 Renault Megane Petrol draw with Dublin in the Allianz Hurl- thirty years and became Club secre-
• 01 Nissan Almera Petrol • 96 BMW 316I Petrol ing League at Croke Park on Saturday tary in 1997. His time and his work as
• 01 Fiat Punto Petrol evening last. Tipperary’s last game in club secretary will never be forgotten.
the group stages of the league will be His strong work ethic, his attention to
against Cork on Sunday next April 1 detail, his fundraising activities, his
at 2.30pm at Semple Stadium. It will match reports, his lining of the sports-
be the 55th league meeting between field and his voluntary service in
Heating For The Future these oldest of rivals with Cork having maintaining it, his allocation of match
won 27 and Tipperary 23 of the previ- tickets and his club notes will stand
ous encounters with 4 draws, the most him out as a GAA club volunteer ex-
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Thomas Maher draws. Tipp’s last win in Thurles was Chairman of Killurney Sports and So-
Tel:087 8378791 / 0504 45310 cial Club and Quizmaster for so many
on February 14 2009 when they de-
Fax: 0504 34911 E: tmplumbing@eircom.net entertaining quiz nights around the
feated a depleted Cork by 2-15 to 0-9
on the occasion of the lights being area. He attended matches all over
switched on while Cork last won at Ireland, stewarded in Semple Stadi-
The Ultimate No Dust, No Smell, Semple Stadium on March 27 2005 by um, saw Tipperary play in the Sky-
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fear mór, fear laidir., fear an-iontach
Mid West il
Allianz Football League
ar fad. Ni bheidh a leithead arís ann.
We tender our sincere sympathy to
Tipperary got their first point of this his wife Bridget, his brother Eddie
year’s league when they drew 0-12 and Sisters Vera, Kathleen and Sheila
Suppliers of Agri & Auto Diesel, each with Longford on Saturday and to the extended family. Go ndeana
Home Heating Oils, evening last at Semple Stadium. This Dia trocaire ar a anam uasal.
Lubricating Oil and Tanks result confirms Tipperary’s relegation
to Division 4. They will play Offaly in
David Power Tipperary Person Of
UPPERCHURCH, THURLES, their final game on Sunday April 8th at
The Year 2012
Semple Stadium at 2.30pm.
(0504) 54129 / 54193 (087)-810 7344
Heartiest congratulations are due to
Death Of Kilsheelan’s James Holo-
David Power who has been named
han RIP
Tipperary Person of the Year 2011 by
the Tipperary Association Dublin.
The Kilsheelan Kilcash GAA Club David wins the award for managing
Find us on said a sad farewell to their esteemed the Tipperary minor football team to
Club secretary on Thursday last as he the extraordinary achievement of win-
Before you buy a gate was laid to rest in Gambonsfield cem- ning last year’s All Ireland minor
visit etery. James Holohan who had been football title. The award to David is
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Online nual Convention in December where Awards function to be held on Satur-
his fellow club man, Billy Stokes, and day April 28 in the Louis Fitzgerald
To find out about he proposed with pride and pleasure Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin. Details
advertising on our the election of Kilsheelan man, Sean will be available in a later column on
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Tom Standish 087 2642032 Phone: 0504-51945 lifetime James made an exceptional night. Congratulations are also due to
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email: tomstandish@eircom.net munity life in general in his native Ahearne of the famed Palace Bar in
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Tipperary GAA Scene 0504-43958 Whytchway Inn
(Continued) 087-9879746
Cookery School & Supper Club
Learn to cook new and exciting meals in a friendly setting.
place ara Gough; You will be part of a small group where
for almost 80 years for Tipperary Amhranaiocht Aonair: the food will be prepared directly in front
people in the capital. Liam always Moycarkey/Borris - Padraig of you. Ask questions of the instructor at
extends a warm welcome to his pa- O'Dwyer; Ceol Uirlise: JK Brackens any stage or any time. Best of all, get to
trons but Tipperary people always - Ann Coffey, Marie Sheedy, Pauric taste all the dishes cooked on the night.
have occupied a special place in his Stapleton, Fran Denny and Jim Egan;
heart and in the Palace. Aithriseoireacht: JK Brackens - Noel Tuesday nights at 7.30.
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All Ireland senior hurling colleges een Og Groome, Pauline O,Brien,
final against Kilkenny CBS at Semple Julie Treacy, Henry Groome, Pauric
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at 3.15pm. It will be their first time
contesting the final and will be hop-
an. We wish them all the very best of
luck.
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Kilkenny opposition having beaten Where dreams come true
the fancied St. Kieran’s College in the Opening of third pitch at Dr. Mor-
semi-finals. Only the New Stand will ris Park
be open with turnstiles open from • Wedding Supplier
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other milestone in the development of Directory
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the excellent facilities at Morris Park • Articles & Resources
when the recently developed third
abandonment of the refixed semi-fi-
pitch will be officially declared open
to help plan your
nal between Nenagh VS and St. Wedding
at 12 noon to be followed at 12.30pm
Fergal’s College Rathdowney at
by an under 21 hurling challenge
Templetuohy last Saturday following
game between Tipperary and Water-
an injury to a Rathdowney player.
ford. Well done to all involved with Special Offer for Wedding Suppliers:
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Special mention is due to John Ryan
Tipperary GAA Benefit Evening
of Holycross and former County
At Thurles Greyhound Stadium
Chairman, John Costigan for their
dedication to ensuring the purchase
The Tipperary GAA Benefit Evening and development of the land for this
at Thurles Greyhound Stadium com- excellent pitch and of course to Mor-
mences at 4.30pm immediately after ris Park caretaker, Pat O’Callaghan
the Tipperary v Cork Allianz hurling for all his work looking after the
league game across the road at Sem- facilities.
ple Stadium. Remember that the Tip-
perary players and management will
Tipperary Supporters Club Mascot
be in attendance and some great grey-
hound racing is promised as well. All The Junior Members Mascot for
proceeds from the event will go to- Sunday’s Allianz hurling league
wards supporting our Inter-County game between Tipperary and Cork is
teams. Admission via buster ticket Kevin Bracken (12) of Dúrlas Óg and
costs €10. The prize in the buster Scoil Ailbhe, Thurles. Junior Mem-
ticket draw is €500. Juveniles will be bership is available for free on
admitted free of charge. Please come www.tippsupportersclub.com. Adult
along after the game and support the membership is also available online
county teams and enjoy a great at a cost of €25.
evening’s entertainment.
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it C.A.M.P. Fundraising Night
Vis A C.A.M.P. Fundraising Night is be- training, Power boating and Swim-
Re-Opens at Easter ing held on Easter Saturday, April ming. web site
Open: 10.30am - 6pm 7 Days 7th 2012 in Fitzpatricks Lounge, www.campeireann.com
Clonmore at 9pm
This charity is run by committed vol-
Local man Sgt John Brophy of the unteers and all money raised will go
Irish Air Corp is chairperson of towards providing activities such as
Cheshire Adventure Motivation mentioned above.
Project which was set up by both the Tickets 10.00 euro each - includes
Fairy Fort Farm, Summerhill, Borrisoleigh Irish Air Corp and Cheshire Founda- entry into draw
(Just off the Templemore Rd. 1 mile from Borrisoleigh) Find us on tion of Ireland 24 yrs ago. With com-
086-402 1659 www.fairyfortfarm.com mitted volunteers they run camps Prizes, food, music & activities on
during the year for people with high the night
levels of physical disabilities. The
activities they provide include Ab- www.campeireann.com
seiling, Rock climbing, Sailing, Pa- Charity No. CHY14298
ragliding, Microliting, Survival
O’Sullivan Beara Meeting in Lorrha
Groups involved in developing the Ormond Way.
historic and tragic 320 mile march Lorrha Historical Society have taken
route taken by Donal Sullivan Beara to the task of getting their section up
and his followers in 1603 as a tourist and running with great enthusiasm
amenity, had a useful and interesting and have already raised most of the
get together recently in Lorrha vil- funds which each area has been
lage. Progress in opening the route asked to contribute. The village is of
for walkers and cyclists was dis- huge historic interest and should be
cussed by groups from Cork, Limer- one of the most important sections of
ick, South and North Tipp., Galway, the route. The crossing of the Shan-
Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Cav- non near Lorrha in hastily construct-
an. ed makeshift boats was one of the
Members of North Tipperary Macra na Feirme's Young Farmers Discussion Group
great hardships faced by O’Sullivans
with the President of the IFA John Bryan and Chairman of North Tipperary IFA It is somewhat disappointing to find remaining followers.
Philip Kinnane at the launch of the groups 2012 calendar of events. that the 50 mile section through
North Tipperary is now something of
a road block, having fallen far behind
Social Media the other counties in the development
of this project. At one stage recently,
it appeared that North Tipp.was go-
Management ing to lose out altogether, with the
route being diverted via the East
Clare Way. However, the small
With Tipp Tatler group which has been striving for
several years to avoid the calamity of
Reps. From various groups who met in Lorrha
to promote the Beara-Breffni Way. James
such a valuable attraction for the lo- Heenan, David Broderick, Christy Madden,
cal economy being lost have now John Bradshaw (Tipperary Clans). Matty Ryan
Learn how to use secured the assistance of the Tipper-
(Ormond Way), Connie Ryan (Tipp.Rural Rec-
reation), David Kyne (Leader), Sean Crowley
Social Media for Business ary Leader Group and five sections
with their own committee have been
(do), Joe O’Donoughue (do), Jim O’Sullivan
(Nat. Co. Ordinator).
Using Blogs, YouTube set up or are in the process of so do-
ing. They are: Lorrha/ Ballingarry,
Facebook and Twitter Cloughjordan, Toomevara, Latter-
agh/ Templederry and Upperchurch.
Of those, Lorrha and
OR Latteragh/Templederry have recently
shown great progress, while Upper-
church was already well established.
We can Manage Your Toomevara and Cloughjordan have
some ground to make up. The North Some members Lorrha Hist. Society: Johnny Kelly,
Social Media for You Tipp. section will be known as the Denis Maher, |David Broderick Chairman and
James Heenan Sec.
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Launch of Relay for Life 2012 Blazing Bikers Scottish Challenge
dance and participate in lots of fun Blazing Bikers take to the Scottish
activities. highlands in aid of charity
Two very special events form part The Blazing Bikers Motorcycling
of Relay. First is the Survivors’ Club are taking to the Scottish high-
Lap which starts off the whole lands on the May Bank holiday
event, where cancer survivors of weekend in a bid to raise funds for
all ages are begin the Relay by people who are blind or vision im-
walking the first lap of the course, paired. The Scottish challenge is the
cheered on by family, friends, and brainchild of guide dog owner, Billy
“A scene from the survivors’ lap at last teams from the community. Last Shanahan from Thurles, Co. Tipper- these organisations make to people
year’s Relay for Life event in GAA ary who organises the event each living with sight loss and it’s been a
grounds, Toomevara. The launch of this
year over 100 survivors took part
in what was a very emotional year with the help of his daughter, privilege to be able to do something
year’s Relay takes place at 8pm on
event for many people. The sec- Katriona. to support them. My dad recently got
Wednesday 4th April in the Nenagh Ab-
bey Hotel. All welcome. ond special event is the Candle of his 5th guide dog, Bess, from the
Relay for Life Tipperary 2012 will be Hope ceremony which takes place as “The Scottish Challenge 2012”, is the Irish Guide Dogs. Bess and his previ-
launched in the Abbey Court Hotel darkness begins to fall. Last year, Blazing Bikers 5th annual biking trip. ous guide dogs have made such a dif-
on Wednesday next, 4th April at 3,000 Candles of Hope were dedicat- Billy Shanahan says, “We have been ference to his quality of life. He can
8.00pm. Trevor Hogan, former Ire- ed by people all over the county to very lucky and enjoyed great support, get about safely and independently
land rugby international who also had someone they know who has been with many participants coming back and that’s just so valuable. This is
very successful times with both Mun- touched by cancer. Some of the can- year after year. This year, we hope why we both want to do as much as
ster and Leinster, will perform the dles are dedicated to someone who to gather at least 100 biking enthusi- we can to help more people living
launch, and all are invited and wel- survived, others in memory of some- asts to participate and support our with sight loss get the services they
come. one who did not, and some to family fundraising for our two beneficiary need to enjoy an improved quality of
and carers for their support. As the charities, namely, Irish Guide Dogs life.”
The inaugural Relay for Life was one evening approaches, the lighted can- for the Blind and the National Coun-
of the most significant events to take dles are set around the track, and re- cil of the Blind.” It costs €550 per biker and €350 per
place in Co Tipperary last year with main there lighting all night as the pillion sharing to participate in The
over 1,000 people taking part and event continues. Once the candles “The four day 1,200km round trip Scottish Challenge. Costs include;
with many more family members and are placed around the track, the short from May 4th – 7th journeys from Ferry Crossings, 3 nights B&B and
spectators attending. The event ceremony takes place and, Barbara Belfast to Cairnryan, Glasgow, Inver- evening meals including a Gala Din-
raised awareness of cancer issues and Bracken who organises this element ness and back through some of ner on the final night and of course
in particular the fact that there can be of Relay, says that “for many people, Scotland’s most beautiful country- trip memorabilia. To participate in
life after cancer, and it also raised this is when the true meaning of Re- side.” this exciting biking event, please
over €112,000 to support the Irish lay hits home”. Overall, Relay for contact Katriona on 087 410 6861 or
Cancer Association. This year’s Life is a very unique event, very Katriona says, “We’ve been organis- e-mail blazingbikers@gmail.com.
event which takes place in St moving, fulfilling and fun. ing events for the past 16 years now Final bookings are on the 30th March
Michael’s GAA Park, Toomevara on Cancer affects one in three people in and have raised €600,000 for chari- 2012.
25/26 August is expected to be even Ireland during their lifetime. All ties who support people living with
bigger and better. funds raised through this event will sight loss. I know what a difference
Speaking with Tipp Tatler this week, go to support the work of the services
Trevor Hogan says that “Relay for provided by Irish Cancer Associa-
Life is a 24 hour community celebra- tion, in particular the bowel cancer
Silent Film Festival
tion and it is meant as a unique, em- screening service to be launched later The next public meeting of the FF and will involve a black and white
powering and fun event, raising this year which aims to ensure that Nenagh Silent Film Festival Commit- dress code, glass of wine, special
awareness of the services of the Irish fewer people in Ireland get cancer tee will take place this coming Fri- screening and a fun night out. Final
Cancer Association, and supporting and that those who do have a better day, March 30th, at the Hibernian Inn details are to be announced within
their work. The central themes of chance of survival. at 8pm. This meeting will focus on days in local media, on the new
Relay for Life are to celebrate cancer If you would like to find out more the initiative’s forthcoming premiere Nenagh Silent Film Festival website
survivors, to remember those who information about Relay, please screening of The Artist in the Nenagh and on the NSFF Facebook page.
have left us, and to fight back against come along to the Abbey Court Hotel Ormond Cinema, as well future
the disease”. At the event, teams of next Wednesday, 4th April at events of which the NSFF will be Volunteers and supporters are very
people take turns walking around a 8.00pm. if you cannot make it but hosting locally. welcome to attend all public meet-
track. And, to symbolise that fact would like to participate or enter a ings of the NSFF. For further infor-
that cancer never sleeps, each team team in the event, you can do so at The silent film The Artist was a re- mation contact Charlie at 086 060
has a representative on the track at all www.relayforlife.ie or you can email cent winner of several Academy 2394.
time during the 24 hours. While not tipprelayteam@live.com Awards and its success shows how nenaghsilentfilmfestival@gmail.com
walking, participants and spectators much Silent Film is in vogue. This www.nenaghsilentfilmfestival.com
can socialise, picnic, play games, special screening of The Artist will
be a fund-raiser in support of the NS-
Alcohol Labels
Well, it took forty years but here are WARNING : The consumption of ex-lovers are really dying for you to WARNING: The consumption of
the new labels being considered for alcohol is a major factor in dancing telephone them at four in the morn- alcohol may lead you to think people
liquor bottles these days. This like a weirdo ing. are laughing WITH you.
should be taken seriously!! WARNING: The consumption of WARNING: The consumption of WARNING : The consumption of
Liquor manufacturers have accepted alcohol may cause you to tell your alcohol may make you think you can alcohol may cause pregnancy.
the government's suggestion that the friends over and over again that you logically converse with members of WARNING: The consumption of
following warning labels be placed love them. the opposite sex without spitting. alcohol may be a major factor in get-
immediately on all varieties of alco- WARNING: The consumption of WARNING: The consumption of ting your ass kicked.
hol containers alcohol may cause you to think you alcohol may create the illusion that WARNING: the crumsumpten of
WARNING: The consumption of can sing you are tougher, smarter, faster and alcohol may mack you tink you kan
alcohol may make you think you are WARNING: The consumption of better looking than most people. tpye reel gode.
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Roscrea HSE Community Games
The Roscrea Community Games The Art and Model-Making County
WANTED
Handwriting, Art & Model-Making Finals will be held in Clonmel on
finals were held on Saturday in the
Muintire na Tire Hall, Roscrea. Many
Saturday 10th March. The Handwrit-
ing and Project County Finals will be
Advertising Sales
thanks to Handwriting judge Ann-
Marie O’Meara and Art Judge PJ
held in Muintire na Tire Hall on Sat-
urday 24th March at 2pm.
Agents
Wright for their time.
Congrantulations to Darragh Carey Please apply to:
Kayleigh Dowling won the Girls Un- Kennedy who won the County Tip- HR Dept., Tipp Tatler, Curraghgraigue, Borrisoleigh
der 10 Handwriting competition with perary Community Games Solo Mu-
Jessica Kelly in second place. Girls sic competition held in St. Flannan’s
Co. Tipperary or email: info@tipptatler.ie
U-80 Art 1. Kate Shortt 2. Mia Dowl- on Sunday. Darragh along with Dan-
ing 3. Laoise Loughnane. Boys U-8
Art 1. Tommy Murphy 2. Scott Kel-
iel Coonan and Laura Egan repre-
sented Roscrea in the County Group
FAI U11 Futsal Academy 2011/12
ly. Music where they finished Due to the success of last years under and its aim is to developing players
Girls U-10 1 Nicola Ryan 2. Sonita in second play. Well done to all and 11 Futsal Academies it is been run touch and skill, the likes of Messi
Wynne-Doran. many thanks to St. Flannan’s for again at a number of centres in North and Kaka would have grown up with
Girls U-12 1. Niamh Cooke 2. hosting the County Talent competi- Tipperary under the guidance of Futsal and the FAI hopes to produce
Clodagh Fitzpatrick 3. Ally Clifford. tion. North Tipperary Football Develop- a few Messi’s in the future. The cen-
ment Officer James Scott. Basically tres in North Tipp are in Templem-
Futsal is a small sided soccer game ore, Nenagh, Rearcross and Newport.
played indoors with a special ball.
The ball used is smaller and heavier
The Templemore centre is made up of players from Templemore FC, Holycross, Sally
Park, Moneygall and Clodiagh Rangers along with their coaches Declan Fogarty,
Trevor Quinn and Larry Stapleton. Missing from photo Miah Sweeney and James
Scott.
Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.
“ National Record for Ryan – Daniel Ryan, Moy-
carkey Coolcroo A.C. who set a new National
Record of 5.64m in the Boys U/14 Long Jump at
National Juvenile Indoor Championships in
Nenagh Indoor Stadium at the weekend. The pre-
Sports Tourists vious record of 5.49m was set in 1996. Daniel
also won gold & the National title in the Boys
U/14 60m Sprint.
Ciara Mockler, Moycarkey Cool-
croo A.C. who won Munster Sil-
ver in the Girls U/16 Shot Putt in
Nenagh Indoor Stadium recently.
Jack, Daniel & Dillon Ryan, Moy-
carkey Coolcroo A.C.. Jack won 4
medals in the Boys U/12 60m,
Long Jump, High Jump & Shot
Putt, Daniel won 5 gold medals in
the Boys U/14 60m, 60m Hurdles,
Long Jump, High Jump & Shot
Shippensberg PA Group Hurling. Seamie Morris deems 2012 to be Putt & set 3 new Munster records
the most successful for attracting sports tourist groups to Nenagh” & Dillon won Silver in the Boys
U/10 Long Jump.