West Tipperary Senior Hurling Final Match Programme 1999 Reiteoir: Paddy Russell Tosnu: 1-45 P.M
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West Tipperary Senior Hurling Final Match Programme 1999 Reiteoir: Paddy Russell Tosnu: 1-45 p.m. ~ RtJnai Come on Best wishes to both teams/rom . .. Ye Boys in ,Blue Up Eire 09 WILLIE from ... Curry Hanly KENNEDY Tyres MENSWEAR TIPPERARY Croke Street, 062·51066 Thurles 33588 Best wishes to Kickhams from . .. 8ertie's BROWNES 8ar Knockavilla Dundrum Bar· Grocery Food & Drink Hardware Best wishes to both teams Diesel - Petrol and Clare 2 FAllTe - Cm:haoiRicach liobRaid (\Rann ThiaR Cead mile failte to all Gaels to the 70th West Tipperary Senior Hurling Finar and a special welcome to our participating parishes, Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams and Eire 69 Annacarty Donohillto Clonoulty sportsfield. The West Final to me is a very special occasion and this year is unique with the clash of two great neighbours. Kickhams, a team that has achieved so much in both hurling and football in recent years, have many players with inter-county experience in both codes and also many players that have been the back-bone of the club for many years, so must start as favourites. Eire Og, a club that's on the up and up in recent years have many players that have given so much to our county also in both codes with a great blend of youth and experience they will be guaranteed to give their very best and have a great record in finals. May we have two winners - the best team and the game of hurling. Our curtain-raiser is very special because it brings our Senior and Juvenile Boards together for the John Kelly Soft Drinks Under 14 "A" Hurling Final between Gallee Rovers and Kickhams. This is sure to prepare us for the big one. We welcome our new sponsors lipperary Co-Op and thank you for your generous sponsorship and wish you continued success. We welcome also our referee, Paddy Russell and his officials, the most sought after team in the country at the moment. To our host club Clonoulty Rossmore I compliment you on a job well done. Ot.f'lhanks to the Gardai, Red Cross, stewards and gate checkers. On behalf of the West Board to each and everyone a safe and enjoyable day. DONNCHA 6 RIA IN , Cathaoirleach Coiste Thiobtaid Arann Thiar I wish to thank all those who helped to put this fine programme together - especially J.J. Kennedy, Seamus King, Leonard Fitzgerald, Eileen Carroll-Ryan, The Tipperary Star and both team managements, also Kieran Maguire and the helpful stall of Tipperary Co-Op Super Valu. D. 6 R;nn, Runa; 3 FAllTe ON gCi\THi\OlRLeii\CH Cui rim fior-chaoin failte roimh gach einne chuig cluiche ceannais iomana an iarthair anseo i gCluain an Ultaigh inniU.Ta. sui! agam go mbeidh cluiche brea sp6irtiuil againn agus go mbainfidh ar bpatruin suit as. It gives me great pleasure to extend a cead mite failte to the four learns, their mentors and supporters to Clonoulty for the biggest day in West Tipperary's calendar. We hope for sporting and entertaining matches and hope you will enjoy the occasion. Many thanks to Coisle Thiobraid Arann Thiar for allowing us the honour of hosting this year's final, the last in the millennium. Thanks also to all our advertisers and to Jerry Ring and J.J. Kennedy for their work in compiling and editing this programme. We ask lor your co-operation with the stewards in the smooth running of the day's activities. May the ancient game of hurhng be the winner on the day. SEOSAMH 6 CAOIMH, Cathaoirleach Best wishes to Kicklw11Isfrom . GERBUTLER ELECTRICAL SERVICES C2 Registered RECI Industrial - Commercial - Domestic - Agricultural Installation & Maintenance Cappamurra, Dundrum 062 - 71 392 - 086-2475 145 4 West Senior Hurling Final Preview by Leonard Fitzgerald Today we witness the end of an era as the last Senior Hurling Championship before the millennium is about to unfold. At the beginning of the year, few would have predicted the OPPosition locked into battle at the final hurdle. KnockaviUa Kickhams and Eire 09 Annacarty are worthy representatives in a final which anticipates an hour full of gruelling competitiveness and physical exertion all through. On more than one occasion, the element of surprise has been the topic of conversation throughout this intriguing championship campaign. last year's divisional finalists Clonoulty Rossmore and Golden Kilfeacle were defeated in their respective 151 round matches with both sides failing to gain admission through the loser's section to a resurgent Cashel K.C. Cashel and Cappawhite exited at the semi-final stages with the Annacarty/Cappa episode probably the closest contest. Meanwhile, Kickham's road to the final was more routine with the bonus of a Donie O'Brien goal in the 1st round and the point scoring ability of John O'Brien in the semi-final, that diminished the Cashel resistance by two points on both occasions. 1991 was the last occasion that Clonoulty staged the West-final in which Cappawhite went down to the eventual Munster Club Champions, CasheL Now the seasonal pendulum rewinds itself towards another epic encounter. Coincidentally, two of Eire 6g's last three West titles were gained in Clonoulty in 1967 and 1981 respectively. This hunting ground could be a huge incentive for them and who's to say that they won't make it a threesomel Despite feeling the disapPOintment of losing their Senior status. Eire 6g returned with Intermediate honours in 1994. Last year they almost swept the board at underage level with the inclusion of a first ever underage County Minor Football title. Now 1999 has already shown a new approach and a craven hunger for success. Kildangan's Eamon Kelly has been the catalyst for this dramatic turnabout. himself a Junior All-Ireland medalist in 1989. John Quinn. Anthony Crosse and the Fox brothers were medal winners in 1986 and that Quartet possess the core of experience today With the expert !reetaking of Philip McLoughlin, the Kellys, the Heffernans and the youthful O'Sriens add a pleasant blend and variety 10 topple any defence. On the opposite side of the hurling spectre, Kickhams have no less than fifteen senior litle.s, the last accomplished in 1997 after a drought of 37 years. The majority of these players are established campaigners. Fergal Heaney, Brian Horgan, John O'Brien, Vincent Kelly and Kevin Farrell have a passion to anain superiority at the highest level while John McCormack, Eoin Morrissey and Donie O'Brien show the tremendous talent at the Kickhams disposal. They are no strangers to the big day having contested four finals already in the 1990's. For them a win today would surely compensate for all the years of disappointment. FOI my prediction a close encounler with possibly the experienced Kickham!" I\J edge II, but a classic confrontation I'll hope for. 5 Best wishes to both Best wishes to Both teams from ... teams/rom . .. Pat Fox PHILIP T. Lounge Bar RYAN Insuram.:c Broker - Auctioneer MAIN ST., CASHEL Bishopswood, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary Hot Snacks Served Daily Phone: 062-71411 For a Good Pint Life, Pensions, Investments, & Friendly Atmosphere General Insurances Best wishes from . May the best team win DunoTwm WooocRaFTS estb/1985 HtrrtRNANI~ Irish made Quality products as seen on DUN DRUM Late Late Show· Live at 3 Table Tennis, Snooker, Pool, Card Tables, Grocery, Drapery Garden Furniture FREE COLOUR BROCHURE Dundrum Woodcraft Ltd. Newsagents Deerpark, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary Phone: 062-71108 062-71114 • 6 Semi Final Winners Kickhams team which defeated Ca shel in the West S.H.C. Semi Fin al (Back I.r):- Anthony Oualle', John O'Brien. Vinny Kelly, Ferga/ Heney, Sean Bradshaw, Jimmy Farrell, Ger Crosse, Aidan Slattery. (Front I.r.):- Aidan Butler, Ger Butler, John McCormack. Kevin Farrel/, Brian Horgan. Michael O'Brien. Owen Morrissey. Eire Og learn which defeated Cappawhite in the West S.H.C. Semi Final (Back 11.):- Pat Fox. John Quinn. Liam Mooney. John Kelly, Ollie Kelly, Anthony Crosse, Brian Ryan. (Front 1.(.):- Vincent Ryan, Phillip McLoughlin, Michael Heffernan, Kevin Fox. Oamien O'Brien. Tim Heffernan. Richard Leahy, Donncha Horan. Five sets of brothers played in the semi-final against Cappawhite, Pat & Kevin Fox, Damien & Ronan O'Brien, Vincent & Brian Ryan, John & Ollie Kelly, Tim & Michael Heffernan. 7 Best wishes from . .. RICHARD GERRY HEFFERNAN B. Sc., (Pharm.), M.P.S.1. CROSSE Dispensing & Building Veterinary Chemist Contractor DUNDRUM Co. Tipperary DUNDRUM Phone: (062) 71394 FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS CONTACT NO. 062-71318 Best wishes to both teams Wishing both teams every success from . .. l\.cttorp j!)om"c P,P, O'Dwyer j!)oteI GENERAL HARDWARE Member 01 Best Western International MERCHANT i]lIl1brlllll, ([nsbrl, , Dundrum Co. Tipperary ([0. m:ipperarp Tel. 062·71266. Fax: 062-71115 Telephone: 062 - 71427 Besl Western Telex: 93348 Sunday Lunches @ £10.95 See our new range of Weddings • Music Every Fri. & Sat. Night Lighting, Crahs & Giftware Best of luck to all parties on display 8 BORN! • • • • NOT MADE? by Seamus J. King How often have we heard itl Sure, why shouldn" he be a Ime hurler when all belonging to him were soaked in the tradition althe game? Or, the opposite side of the same coin. Sure, what could you expect? There wasn't a hurler to be found on either side of the family! . I'm beginning to doubt this wisdom and the player who put me thinking was Sean 09 0 Hailpin. How could he possibly be a hurler? Sure his father was a Fermanagh man and his mother a native of Fiji, and he himself spenllen years of his lile in Fiji. Did you ever hear 01 a Fermanagh man or a Fijian getting on a hurling team? So, how come thai Sean 69 made it in hurling.