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Continued from Front Page make a donation towards the place in Liam Daly'sPub at well-offaren't forgottenat Christmas lights in Cahir this 2pm. Family entry is €10 at the C h r i s tm a s . the lights. Representat- Saturday 17th December at door,with Christmas themed “We will accept all dona- ives of theother main spon- D o l a n’s SuperValu from outfits encouraged. A free tions of nonperishable foods sors werealso in attendance, 10am - 6pm. There will also be Santa Dash will start from the fordistribution in food including Cahir Develop- araffle forahamper on the Westgate down to the end of hampers forworthy recipi- ment Association’s chairman day. “Many people have com- O'Connell Street led by Santa ents carefully vetted by the Billy Coffeyand financial mented on how well the lights on his bicycle at 4:30pm. Lions Club. These hampers controller Nellie Williams, look and have expressed a There will be prizes for best will be delivered in good time Cahir Credit Union’s Sean wish to donate alittle dressed Christmas themed for Christmas,”Clonmel Duggan, and Promoting something towards them,” outfits. Registration from Lions Club president Conrad Cahir Group chairman the Cahir Christmas Lights 3:30pm at The Main Guard. Burke said. Patrick O’D o n o va n . committee said. Donations of nonperishable Clonmel Lions Club Additional sponsors such Crowds gathered in goods, food vouchers, coal thanked the local supermar- as Cahir Bingo, Cahir Tidy Clonmel last Saturday as vouchers and cash donations kets for their continued sup- Towns and the loyal traders of Santawas led by Banna for those in need this portand also Clonmel Red Cahir were thanked and col- Chluain Meala along O'Con- Christmas would be greatly Cross and St.Vincent de Paul laborations between local nell Streetto theMain Guard ap p re c i a te d . for their help in the distribu- groups were highlighted as before turning on the Clonmel Lions Club are ur- tion of the hampers. Cahir Youth Choir sang Christmas carols at the Square forthe official the wayforward forthe Christmas lights. The Pearly ging people to support their Acar treasure hunt inaid switching on of the new lights. tow n . Whites also provided music annual Christmas food ap- of Family Carers Ireland’s Santa, Mrs. Claus and at the Main Guard to the de- peal which continues at Su- Clonmel branch also takes theirelves will be at the light of revellers. perValu in Poppyfields Retail place on St. Stephen’s Day, Grotto onCastle Streetin The South Tipperary Park and Dunnes Storesin starting at 2pm from the Cahir from 2-5pm this Mental HealthConsumer Oakville and Davis Road this Clonmel Park Hotel. Cost is weekend, Saturday 17th and Panel in partnership with the Friday 16th and Saturday 17th €20 per car. Participants will Sunday18th December.Ad- Mayor's Fund presents D e c e m b e r. be given a set of clues and have missionis €5 with apresent ‘Christmas underthe arches For many years the club to solve riddles thatare in the included. The Cahir Youth to brighten up the darker has made sure that the less l a n d s c ap e. Choir will perform on Sunday days of winter’ from 1-6pm 18thDecember from2- this Saturday 17th December. 3:30pm. Therewill be lots of There will be light refresh- sweets and hot chocolate ments, mince piesand live with marshmallows available entertainment at The Main for all to enjoy. Guard. A Christmas family Members of the public can movie experience will take

One and ahalf year old Alex Roche with his mam Sophie Keane at the TOP BRANDS • BUDGET TYRES Tractor Runin Carrick-on-Suir.Alex wants atractor, trailer and some cows to put in his trailer off Santa. 4x WHEEL TRACKING LOCKNUT REMOVAL

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A greatday was hadby all providing the use of their fa- at Clonmel and District cilities; Fr.Bobby Powerfor Wheelchair Society’s 30th saying mass; Noelette Phelan annual Christmas dinner and for the deliciousfood; Ken mass in Hillview Sports Club Horne and Elco Beckers for on Saturday 3rd December. the lively music; Clonmel Red There was tasty food and Cross; invited guests; TDs lively music, with those in at- Seamus Healy and Mattie Mc- tendance placingribbons on Grath; Clonmel/Cahir Bor- aChristmas tree in memory ough District councillors of deceased past members Andy Maloney, Siobhan Am- and loved ones. brose and RichieMolloy; and The society thanks all those whohelped make Hillview Sports Club for the occasion a huge success. Seamus Healy TD, Cllr. Richie Molloy, Cllr. Siobhan Ambrose, Philip A great day was had by all at Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society's Meaney (Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society chairperson), Mayor Andy 30th annual Christmas dinner and mass. Moloney, and Mattie McGrath TD. Our Lady of Mercy Primary School (Cahir) celebrates

Back l-r: Ann Carroll (current its 50th anniversary principal), Kathleen Lynch (teacher for 30 years), Brid Roycroft Our Lady of Mercy thepast 50 years to attend opened in 1966, withmany (teacher for 22 years), Sr. Monica Primary School inCahir re- their anniversary celebra- generations walking its halls O’Sullivan (teacher for 17 years), cently invited members of the t io n s . over the years. Past pupils, Maureen Finn (teacher for 23 communitythat hadany con- There has been much parentsand manystaff mem- years), Mary Clohosey (teacher for nections withthe school over activityinthe schoolsince it bers as well as boards of man- 18 years), Mary Teresa agement andparents McCormack (teacher presently). councils were present forthe Front: Celine Johnston (teacher special occasion. presently), Patricia Kelly (teacher Mass was celebrated in St. for 13 years), Mary Flannery Mary's Parish Church, fol- (teacher for 25 years), Teresa lowed delicious homemade O’Dwyer (teacher for 38 years), refreshments in the school Breeda O’Sullivan (present hall. There werealso some teac h e r ) . beautiful displays made by Clonmel pupils as well as many old photosand school roll books to examine in the colourfully DRIVE -THRU decorated school hall.

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C a r r ic k - o n- Su i r ’s Dark- “On behalf of Darkness ness Into Light committee re- Into Light Carrick-on-Suir, cently presentedthe thank youso muchfor your proceeds from the fundraiser generosity towards our ef- whichtook place in thetown fo rt s ,”chairperson Karen for the first time last May to McGrath says. Pieta House in Waterford. “You not only helped by re- €26,476.96 wasraised gistering to participate in the from the Carrick-on-Suir walk, butalso towards the re- event, which saw the com- moval of the stigma towards munity gather at 4:15am at St. mental health. M o l l e ra n’s GAAClub inCar- “Together as a community rickbeg beforewalking/run- we raised €26,476.96. This Kieran Brady (director of funding and advocacy at Pieta House), Jack ninga5km routeasdawn will go towards services such Hickey (committee member), Brian Higgins (CEO of Pieta House), Karen b ro ke. as Pieta House in Waterford McGrath (chairperson of Carrick-on-Suir committee), committee Pieta House’s flagship which Ihope those in our members Darren Lyons, Shannon Power and Shauna Power, Marie Peelo fundraiser, which celebrates townin needwill consider (deputy director funding and advocacy), committee members Mary Power life and offers hope to those in home. The Waterford Pieta and Rose O'Sullivan, and Kieran O’Brien (national events co-ordinator). distress, continuesto grow House is open in 20 Water- Absent from the photo are Carrick-on-Suir Darkness Into Light nationally and much further side from 9am-5pm with the committee members Samantha Stuart, Ross Clery and Eddie Reade. afield, with other Tipperary hope of extending those locations including Cashel, hours during the Christmas Rockwell's Michael Doyle with Áine Heffernan at the steps of the Roscrea, Killaloe/Ballina p e r io d . contributed in anyway shape seeing you all next year on Geography Department in Trinity College for the Gwenda Hurst Memorial (joint event) and Nenagh also “Toall of the local busi- or form we owe a debt of grat- May 6th,”Karen adds. Medal Award ceremony. hosting the event this year. nesses and organisations that itude. We look forward to The 2016 Gwenda Hurst candidates whosat geo- Memorial Medalhas been graphy at higher levelinthe awarded to Áine Heffernan Leaving Certificate. Cahir Day Care Centre benefits from community support fund whosat her Leaving Certi- Áine's teacher, Mr. Doyle, ficate at Rockwell Collegelast described Áine as "a won- Cahir Day CareCentre is tering the community as a Ju n e. derful studentto teach, the latest charity to benefit whole. The social outlet Cahir Each year,the Association highlymotivated and dedic- from Aldi’s new community DayCare Centreprovides for of Geography Teachers ofIre- ated. I am delighted to see her support fund. Aldi’s Cahir older people is vital in helping land selects the most merit- abilities recognised withthis storestaff have awarded combat loneliness,”Aldi Ire- orious paper in theLeaving awa rd ." Cahir Day CareCentre a€500 land’s Finbar McCarthy Certificate geography exam- Áine is currently studying grant in recognition of its tre- (group buying director) says. ination for theaward. Áine science at Trinity College mendous work. “Supporting the local and her teacher Mr. Michael Dublin, where she has also The €500 grantwas communities, ourstores Doyle, along withÁine's par- been recognised withanEn- presented to Cahir Day Care serve is something that we ents Noel and Olive from Kil- trance Scholarshipfor the C e ntre’s Lil Davis (manager) truly believe in and we are commonCross in Cahir, overall academic perform- and BobCondon (treasurer) proud tobe contributing to attended theceremony in ance in theLeaving Certi- by Aldi’s ‘charity champion’ the important work done by Trinity College Dublin where f ic ate. Padraig Collins. charities and not-for–p r o f i t themedal waspresentedon Áine hopes to go on to spe- “We are delighted our em- organisations across Tip- Wednesday, November 23rd. cialise in neuroscience in the ployees have chosen to sup- perary through our com- Áine's exam scriptwas se- f utu re. port Cahir Day Care Centre as munitysupport fund,”he lected from over 19,000 other they play a pivotal role in bet- ad d s . Bob Condon (treasurer, Cahir Day Care Centre), Padraig Collins (Aldi’s ‘charity champion’), and Lil Davis (manager, Cahir Day Care Centre). Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,2016 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 7

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Ihope youhave been sleeping well all winter. Please bring presents to every child and me.Please give presents to the African people. Santa is so handsome. How is Mrs Claus. How is all of your reindeers. Can I have a remote controlly thing, that I DEAR SANTA, can press a button for anything I want. DEAR SANTA, My name is Caitlin Clifford. I am 11 years old. This year I would Bye Bye can you come up to my room cos I want to see you. love anew generation doll, newgeneration horse and 2sur- I hope you and Ms Claus arekeeping well.My sisters and I are prises. Ihave been averygood girl. Iamnow in 5th Class in Isabelle (5) and Robert (6) Mulcahy, Clonmel Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, New Inn. It’s a lovely school. I have a really looking forward to Christmas. pony named Smokey, donkey named Eddie,dog named Muffin This year I am wishing to get an MP3 player,amountain bike and and a new cat called Mr. Whiskers. Mr. Whiskers and Muffin do Arena swimming skins. not get on and at times thereis skin and hair flying in the My sister Kate would like a play station 3, instant camera and a sur- house. Don’t worry Mammy will have them separated on prise! Christmas Eve when you come and the chimney will be nice and My little sister, Marie would likepuppies with babies and a sur- clean. prise! Hope you and Mrs. Claus are Please bring lovely surprises to all my family! all well and not working too hard. We will leave out Christmas cake and silage foryou and Rudolph. Love you Caitlin Clifford, Woodenstown, From Ali, Kate and Marie O’Donnell, Ballylooby Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

DEAR SANTA, My name is Roisin McGrath and Ilive in Kilsheelan with my Mammy and Daddy. I am nearly 2 years old . I have been a really good girl this year. I love dancing, singing and playing with my cousin Amy. Iwould like a Minnie Mouse talking doll and a Peppa pig trike please. I will leave out milk for you and a carrot for Rudolph.

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This is extremely We spotted a tiny dunnock b e fo re h a n d . what todo in the eventof a and overturning trucks, make As thesky started to brighten well tended, showinga re- flitting throughthe trees. Never leave the scene of an collision is vital foranyone sure that you and all of the I crossed theborder into spect forthe deceased. Two This shy specielivedup to its accident. This is a criminal venturing out on the roads. other people involved are out Kilkennyand soon arrivedin massive beech trees stand at old name of shuffle wings as offence. Bravingthe recent From travelling in there- of harm’s way so that there thebeautiful villageof theedge of thepath. Theyare its tail flicked constantly as it elements will be necessary. cent weather conditions I will not beany further acci- Windgap.I was hereall dayto at least a 150 years old and moved through the branches. Remain at the scene until the have noticed another major d e nt s . do a habitatsurvey for the have cast their shade over We headed to the walk Gardaí have confirmed you hazardaside from the Be nice! Showing concern tidy towns and biodiversity generations of locals on their around theGrotto wherethe can leave. weather itself –the way our for an injured party does not walks with theschoolchil- final journey. The old bell has leaves from the tall beech Do not get angry! Getting fellowroad users reacttothe mean that you areadmitting d re n . an interesting history and trees could be stacked in piles irate at the scene can often dangers theweather throws you are at fault. A little kind- My first port of call was a fundsfor its construction for hedgehogs to hibernate serveto makethings worse. at us. There aretwo ex- ness goes a long way. meeting with members of the were raised in Australia. in. Stay calm! tremes, both equally as lethal Call An Garda Síochána tidy towns in the car park by The next part ofthe walk Ipickeda flowertoshow as the other. The first is the immediately and report the the lake. As I stepped out of took me totally by surprise. the kids and one of the girls After the initial shock – reckless driverwho carries incident. If theGardaí feel thecar Windgap livedupto The Grotto covers four acres pointed at the sign that said w h at ’s next? on regardless, paying no heed that it is unnecessary for its name, witha sharp breeze and is the largest in Europe. ‘do not pick the flowers’. I Keep a note! Write down to the conditions themselves them to attend at the scene making me reach for my coat The paths lined with quartz think for educationwe can your accountof what or the numerous warnings. the accident should still be and hat. After a warm wel- stone,stunning views and make a small allowance. happened and how it The second is theovercau- formally reported to them come I waswhisked away by wildlife make it a memorable Spring bulbs were happened. You mayfeel like tiousdriver, drivingmuch and youshould attend at your two ladies of the lake on a tour wa l k . peeking up throughthe soil youwill remember all thede- too slowand creating further nearest garda station after of the major habitats in the The school bell was getting and the holly trees were full of tails forever, but it could be dangers, despite their best ef- the accident to deal with this. v i l l a ge. ready to ring soweheaded off berries. We past the statue of two years or more when you’ll fortsoftrying to achievethe Exchange contactdetails The lakebordering the to meet thestudents. The Mary and theview of Slieven- be recounting them in court. opposite. I would hope of with not only the other woodland was constructed offer from theprincipal of a amon and theComeraghs are Writing down atanearly course that I fall somewhere drivers but anyone whowit- around 30 years ago and there cupof coffee was muchap- worthy of this lady. stage an accountof the in- in between. nessed the accident also. was a grey heron searching preciated, but Iwas keen not The dayflew and Iwould cidentisthe bestway to safe- We are all bound to be in- You should also gather as for food. If you have a top to waste aminuteof thestu- recommend a visit to guard against a fading volved in aroad trafficacci- much information as possible predator presentthis means dents time. Windgap forall to exploreits memory. Don’t forgetto in- dent at some point in our at the scene, including name that the environmentunder- The first classes outwere wildlife and history. Thanks cludedetails of the road con- lives. It might be a small tip and address of thethe driver, neath is healthy and diverse. 5th/6. We did thewoodland to the tidy towns and the ditions that day. while parking your car or theowner of thecar and the Nextwe headed into the walk and looked at thedif- school for inviting me down something muchmore ser- witnesses; insurance details; woodland and I was very sur- ferent trees. Some of the and I can’t wait to come back A picture tells a thousand ious. And knowing howto vehicle registration; and de- prised to hear a chaffinch in highlights were an alder tree, again in the spring. wo rd s deal with thesituation tails of the Gardaí in attend- full song. He wasjoined in a as it seeds aregreat for at- Serve god and be happy is Goodphotos of thescene should it arise is important. a n c e. mini winter chorus by a song tracting redpolls, and we also one of thequotesin themo- If youare a bystanderora can go a long way when the thrush and a robin. The light discovered tiny spiderlings saics along the side of the passer-by unless you can be of case hits the courtroom. Take flittered throughthe under the lip of the wall. path and herein Windgap I What should you do if you assistance you arelikely to be photos of the scene of the col- branches onto the path and Along thewoodland path we think that community could have an accident? more hindrance than help. lision including thedebris as we found severalspecies of examined the fungi and took be included in that senti- soon as youcan because The very first priority goes Provideyour details to the fungi. These are vital forthe a quietminute to listen to the m e nt . Gardaí mayask to move without saying –make sure drivers at the scene or to the health of the woods and di- sounds of nature. Comments/questions to vehicles when they arrive to that all those involved in the Gardaí but do not hang gest wood releasing the nutri- We discussed why albert.nolan@rocket - ensure the safety of others. accident are not injured. If around to see how things pan ents back into the soil. hedgerows are important for mail.com or 0894230502. Al- there are injuries decide out . The villagerevealed part birds and felt the sticky buds bert is also available to give Watch the time whether an ambulance If possible take photo- of its hidden beauty as we of the horse chestnut tree. walks/talksto schools, tidy Finally, once the storm should be called. The golden graphs of thescene, the paused for thefirst of many Rose hips growing in the car towns, youth and community has settled watch thetime! rule is –if in doubt call for vehicles, the debris and road amazing views. The coun- park are excellentfor birds g roup s . 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Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,2016 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 13 Contact [email protected] or 052-6172500 to have HAVE YOUR SAY! your say on all things South Tipperary Carrick-on-Suir pharmacist details a “change in attitude”towards her

Is there a change in attitude At this stage, I had made towards ahighly qualified EU 200 people at any one time) at Carrick-on-Suir library, towards EU citizens working up my mind that I needed to foreigner like me? since 1998, also at UCC’s De- the Active Retirement group, return to Ireland and Imade Since October 2014, I have partment of Pharmacy and Scoil Mhuire, the CBS and the in Ireland, questions Car- arrangement to workin UCC been working in apharmacy forthe National Learning Faugheen and Carrick guilds rick-on-Suir pharmacist Dr. once again at the Department in Carrick-on-Suir.While I Network inWexford. Iwas of the ICA. Sabine Eggers. of Food Technology under am happywithin theteam, I never told that it’s impossible I volunteer withthe Irish Istudied pharmacy at the Professor Charles Daly and cannot but noticean element to understand me. Red Cross branch in Carrick- Departmentof Pharmacyat the Departmentof Nutrition of negativity by a few cus- Another person phoned on-Suir and will drive the am- the Universityof Hamburgin under Professor Pat Mor- tomers towards me. One time thepharmacy and was bulance on St.Stephen’s Day Germany and I also received a r i s s ey. a person spat at me and told looking for the owner.I said this year. Ialso supportthe PhD from thesame uni- At UCC, Iplayedtable me that there aretoo many he was notthereand wastold C.A.R.E. Cancer Support ve r s i ty. tennis for the university team foreigners in the country, by the caller that the owner Centrein Clonmel and give While I was working on my and soon representedMun- while another person said it’s was “putting theforeigner on them talks on healthy living. Dr. Sabine Eggers has been doctorate, myprofessor took ster at the Inter-provincial impossible to understand the phone”and “bless your HAVE YOUR SAY? working in Carrick-on-Suir since a sabbatical leave from his po- championships. I felt very what Iam saying. Ihavebeen ac c e nt”. C o ntac t 20 1 4 . sition in Hamburgand went much at home as I do not look lecturing for Sona Nutrition I honestly believe that this dyl a n .wh i te @ ic o n i c n ews . ie to the DepartmentofChem- different to Irish people and it Ltd. on herbalremedies and kind ofbehaviour is com- or 052-6172500 to shareyour istry at UniversityCollege is only when I spoke that treatm e nt . food supplements to phar- pletely out of order. I have experiences in thelocal com- Cork (UCC). I wascurious people noticed that I was not Two years went by and my macists nationwide (up to given talks on healthmatters mu n i ty. abouta country I hadnever from here. A regular conver- father made a full recovery. At been to before, so in 1991 Iap- sation would have been: “Oh, I this point, in 2010,the Irish plied for funding from the love your Kerry accent” wh ic h pharmacy scene had col- German governmentto join made me laughand then I lapsed, with a lot of pharmacy 41% increase in students him forthree monthsinIre- would explainthat I’m from closures. At this point, Ide- land. Germany. The reply often cided to try and find work in Ifell in love withthe Irish was: “We won’t hold that the UK as therewas so much seeking counselling people and countryside. against you”. Itrulyenjoyed to learn about pharmacy ser- Having grown up in a very reg- this kind of banter and never vices to the patients. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is the high cost of college causes them anxiety or ulated, controlled country felt like aforeigner or even Iworked in the UK for urging Irish colleges to train their staff on stress, 72% of students are struggling finan- where you arenot allowed to u nwa nte d . Lloyds and ASDA managing mentalhealth awareness to help the 41% in- cially to stay in college, and if fees go up, 63% of cut your lawn after 7pm in the My funding ran out in 1997 one oftheir retail academies crease in students seeking counselling, with students saidthey won’t be able to attend col- evening or on Sundayand so Ireturned to Germany and from 2010-2013. I learnta staff cutbacks resulting insix month waiting lege. This constant worry about financial holy days whereyou are not worked for Aventis as a clin- great deal about pharmacy lists to see counsellors, according to newre- struggles as well as exam pressures, personal allowedto park in aparking ical project manager. Ihated services to patients which are search by AHEAD (the Association forHigher strains and circumstances can be hugebur- spot if your car is not facing every minute of this as I not available here today, but Education Access and Disability) and theNa- dens on young people,” she continued. the flow of traffic, I found Ire- missed my friends in Ireland was missing Ireland. tional LearningNetwork (NLN), adivision of A third of young people between the ages of land to be free of these rules and the Irish lifestyle with In September 2013, Ire- the Rehab Group. 18 and 25 experience mentalhealth diffi- and Iwas delightedwith this later starts in the morning turned to Ireland and took up The USI said staff cutbacks during years of culties (this age bracketcovering students), kind of attitude and freedom. and live music in pubs. aposition withawell-known austerityhas hada negative impact on the according to the MentalHealth Matters re- After three months, Ire- In 1998, I returned to Cork pharmacy chain in Waterford most vulnerable, including those experien- port. There has been an increase in the turnedto Germanytocom- and worked as apharmacist, city. But I barely recognised cing mentalillness who cannotaccess ser- number of students progressing to higher plete my PhD,but I was mostly in managerial posi- the countryI loved so much, vices due to waiting lists. education (60%), which proportionately in- hooked on Ireland. tions, until 2008 when my as from day one of my employ- “A student in a state of distress being told to cludes an increase in the number of students Ifinished my PhD work in father wasdiagnosed with ment as supervising phar- wait 183days until youcan get help is insuffi- experiencing mental health difficulties. 1992 withan outstanding prostate cancerback in Ham- macist, I wasexposed to cient, irresponsible and extremely dan- “The rising number of thirdlevel students result and the European bu rg . negative comments about my ge rou s ,” USI presidentAnnie Hoey experiencing mentalillness has notbeen lev- Communityand theGerman As we are a small family nationality fromwithin the u n d e rl i n e d . elled with support services. Pharmaceutical Industry and as onlyI havemedical store. What had happened to “There are financial strains specifically on “Full and part-time college staff being awarded grants forresearch knowledge, I returned to Ger- Ireland and some ofthe Irish students that impacts on theirmentalhealth. trained in mental health awareness will help which I could use in Europe manywith aheavy heartto people since I left in 2008? For example, USI research conducted in Oc- as an interim measure to help students exper- and further afield. support him through his Why was therethis hostility tober 2015 shows us that 73.1% of students said iencing mental illness,” she added.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Causes, symptoms and diagnosing hip osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis involves a pair or femoral-acetabular generation over time. ility to reach down to tie osteoarthritis, thegoal of ‘pothole effect’developing in impingement syndrome re- Sy m p to m s shoelaces. Stiffness can be treatmentis to maintain hip By Tomás Ryan the cartilage that covers the pair, which result in repet- felt when getting out of bed or range of movement, BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT opposing bones in the hip itive micro-damageand Pain in thegroin and front sitting forlong durations. Pa- strengthening thedeep hip joint. The pothole exposes degeneration, are major risk of thethigh, outside area of tient walks with alimp. stabiliser muscles, namely the subchondral bone factors for development of the hip and the knee. In some Lower back pain due to load the luteal medius and min- steoarthritis of causing painful restriction of later stagehip osteoarthritis; patients theknee pain can be on thespine to compensate imis. Decreasing the load on the hip joint is a simple movements like and uneven alignmentofthe so severe that the hip symp- forrestrictions inthe hip thehip jointusing awalking condition that walking, standing and sit- pelvis due to a poorly per- toms areoverlooked. Initially joint movement. stick on the non-affected side leads to gradual ting. forming glute medius and thereis pain withactivity can reduce thepainful com- disablement of glutealminimus muscles of which progresses to pain at D i ag n os i s pressive force on theweaker Othejoint which eventually C a u s es the hip. If the aforementioned night and pain with rest. Pain Adiagnosis of osteoarth- h i p. mayrequire surgery in the Factors thatcontribute to muscles are weak then the symptoms in the initial stages ritis of the hip will be based form of a hip replacement. It the occurrence to osteoarth- femoral head of the hip joint is can disappear for aperiod of on the patient presenting Tomás Ryan is a registered affects older adults most ritis of thehip includebeing poorly drawn into the re- months before returning at a symptoms and an examina- physical therapist withthe commonly, butnowadays overweight; heavy manual oc- ceiving acetabulum socket of laterstage. pain increases tion of the restricted joint Irish Association of Physical more and more younger cupational jobrequirements; the hip joint. This loss of com- withwalking and is eased by movement by the physio Therapy, based in Clonmel adults areexperiencing os- previous surgery to thehip pression and stability leads to rest. In moreseverecases coupled withx-ray findings. and Thurles. teoarthritis in the hip joint. joint such as a labral injury re- abnormal wearing and de- there is stiffness with an inab- In cases ofrelatively mildhip 14 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,20 1 6

Dear Santa, My name is Zach Manning, I am 5yearsold and I live in Cashel. My brothers name is Scott and sisters name is Lana. Scott is one and ahalf and Lana is 12. Thank you so much for all our presents last year. You were very generous. I have been very good all year round and I started junior infants and i am very good Dear Santa, in school too. So this year I would love a Lego Dimen- sions for my PS4 and also some lego. my brother The Boys and Girls at " Shining Stars Preschool in Lisronagh" have been really busy so far this year. They have made great friends and are always would likea chair forhim to sit on while watching helping each other. They want to say Happy Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus and to wish you a safe journey on Christmas Eve. We have all been very telly and a suprise. I think Lana wants makeup and a good boys and girls and we are looking forward to waking up to our Christmas presents on Christmas morning.We will leave out milk and cookies for suprise im not sure. on Christmas Eve I will leave out you Santa and a carrot for Rudolph. a glass of orange juice and a cookie for you and 8 car- rots foryour reindeers. I am going to make youa Dear Santa, card so i will leave that out too beside your treats. Thank you again. I love you Santa. Love Zach The Infant Classes of Thomastown National P.S I love to sing Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red School have their letters written to Santa and Nose Reindeer they arehoping thathe will have some sur- prises in his bag on Christmas Eve. They love Lego,board games, books, nail polish and fast tractors.Most chimneys arecleaned and the sherrytrifle and carrots will there forSanta and Rudolph. They would also like Santa to take care of the children who haven’t as much as them.

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Mayor Moloney meets Among other items high- the Abbey Tavern recently Hollyoaks stars in Reading lighted in theleaflet was in- withthree nominations for formation on how to stay safe each month. October’s nom- Mayor of the on anight out.It stated that inees were Billy Noble for Clonmel/Cahir BoroughDis- formost people the bodybuilding, Áine Roche for trictCllr. AndyMoloneytrav- Christmas season is an enjoy- athletics and Ian Halpin for elled to Reading recently to able one.But unfortunately golf. The winner forthe meet with members of the themonth ofDecember see’s month of October was Ian Irish Centreand turn on the assaults rise by almost a third Halpin. The November’s Christmas lights in an effort more than in January or Feb- nominees were Robin Carey to strengthen the relation- ruary and peaktimes foras- forsoccer, TommyO’Donnell ship between the twin saults areweekend nights. for rugby and the trio of Jack tow n s . Research shows people are Conway, Dominic and Dra- Invited by Mayor of more likely to be assaulted if gosh for basketball. The Reading Mohammed Ayub, they have consumed alcohol, winner wasTommy O’Don - Mayor Moloney’s trip con- with a clear correlation nell. sisted of a meeting in the civic shown between assaults and offices with representatives incidents of drunkenness as Meet and Train Group from Düsseldorf, Barbados most assaults tend to happen The Cahir Meetand Train and San Francisco. He turned around pubs, clubsor town SantaRun took place lastSat- on the Christmas lights with c e ntre s . urday in aid of the Christmas the help of Mayor Ayub and Advicewas givenout on lights. This year it was an- Hollyoaks stars Ayden Mayor of Clonmel/Cahir Borough Dis- festive celebrations/parties, other fun eventand lots of Callaghan (playedJoe Roscoe trict Cllr. Andy Moloney, Mayor of shopping at Christmas, safety laughs were had. This was the untilk recently) and Jennifer Reading Cllr. Mohammed Ayub, Ayden at home over Christmaswith big day for the current ‘C o uc h Metcalfe (plays Mercedes Mc- Callaghan, and Hollyoaks star Jennifer burglary facts, prevention ad- to 5km’group and they all Queen). He briefly paid a visit Metcalfe (plays Mercedes McQueen) vice when going away at made it home safely. Thanks to Reading FC, an academy turning on the Christmas lights in Christmas and facts on al- to Irene O’Dwyer for putting which has a good relationship Reading recently. cohol consumption. them through theirpaces with Irish players and is also Check outall theseasonal along with Shelly Tobin as an thehome ground to the on the night. Stephen and his Draw the Joker takes place completed beforeChristmas. safety adviceonable stand in during the seven London Irish rugby team. family would like to say thank in in Morrissey’s Bar on 18th Mayor Moloney welcomed www.garda.ie and enjoy a week course. The next Couch He metwith those in you to all for donating and December and in the Sham- thenews asthe Swiss Cottage safe happy Christmas. to 5km will start on the Reading Irish Centrewho making it a great night. rock Lounge on 22nd hadits busiest year yetand Tuesday 3rd January as part have been living in the United December. Jackpot €5,0 0 0. i t’s estimatedthat therewill Free parking of the Operation Transforma- Kingdom for over 60 years, Cahir GAA be afurther 7% increase next Free parking in the Castle tion course. some of whom have never SouthBord na nÓg held a Cycle lane and lighting year in the area. Car Park every Saturday from Meet and Train will con- been home, before visiting medal presentation gala Sant a’s Grotto 10am and forthe month of tinue as normal over the the Hibernian Club upstairs eventin theClonmel Park At a recent meeting of D e c e m b e r. festive period with the excep- which is a safe haven for many Hotelrecently, withCahir Clonmel BoroughDistrict, The Cahir Tidy Towns tion of Tuesday 27th to meet and have traditional GAA Club’s Stephen Grogan, Mayor Cllr. Andy Moloney Group had a very busy Active retirement December as we will attend home cooked food by Anne Tiarnan Mcloughlin, Tommy questioned the progress of weekend in Santa’s Grotto. Cookery and line dancing the 4 mile in Clonmel on St. Morris. McDonagh, Cillian Halpin, thecycle lane on the Mrs. Claus wasbusy with her will resume in January. Mem- Stephen's day at 12pm. Both mayors were guests Kevin Groganand Chris- Clogheen Road, Cahir,and knitting while thefourelves bership renewal is at the Comhaltas Cahir branch at the Barbados 50than- topher McDonagh receiving a the provision of lighting as far danced and entertained the January meeting and new niversary independence cel- winner's medal for repres- as the factory where650 children as they waited to members welcome. Christmas Concert takes ebrations, withMayor enting the southat divisional peoplewere employed, alot meet Santa. The members of Results of "25" card game place in Cahir House Hotel Moloney alsoattending l eve l . of which were pedestrian and Tidy Towns were also on hand held in the McAuley Room on ballroom on Sunday 18th St.James CatholicChurch Medal presentation night cyclists. He saidthat theroad to offer sweets. Thanks tothe Friday 9th December: 1st December at 3.30pm. It is an wherehe meta full congrega- forthe club’s county u/21 was wide enough to include a South Tipp Consumer Panel with10 Gameswas Bob afternoon of music, song and tion of Irish ex patriots who champions for 2016 takes cycle lane and it was also in forthe events in the Grotto as Condon and Paddy Holleran. dance with entertainment as- were delighted to tell their place on Friday 30th theinterest of healthand they promoted mental health 2nd with nine games wasPeg sured. All welcome. The stories and what itmeans to December in Cahir House s a fety. awareness in a fun way. Reidy, Agnes Hyland, Jim Cahir Comhaltas will play at have an Irish twin townin Hoteland a reunion of the He wasinformed that the Cahir Tidy Towns would O'Donnell and Margaret theChristmas Eve concert R ead i n g . 1996 County Minor Cham- budgetary costs associated also like tothank Tree Fields Quinlan. On the Lucky Table withthe younger musicians Friendships were made pions will also be part ofthe with taking charge of estates forthe lovely tree by the Mall was Tom O'Mahony, Tim in St. Mary's Church, Cahir, at and connections renewed night. There will be a hot were a priority along with and thehard work members Fitzgerald, Kieran O'Brien 7pm. during the enjoyable visit, buffet and musicby Paul Laf- maintenance costs. It was put in trying to get the Grotto and Red Burke. Raffle results: The County Fleadh, which with Mayor Ayub hoping to ford, all starting at 8.30pm. pointed outthat workshad ready to add to the lovely dis- PatButler and Kitty Slattery. takes place next May, prepar- visit South Tipperary in 2017. Tickets are €15 each and avail- commenced on the provision play of lights and decorations The next game will take place ations will begin in January. able from club members. of public lighting and that a this year. tomorrow, Friday 16th The group would liketo offer Mountain View drive lights Congratulations to Marie design for the cycle lane is Garda seasonal safety advice December,at 8pm. All wel- their sinceresympathies to Casey who was awarded the being prepared with aviewto i n i t i at i ve c o m e. Liam Barry and family of Clonmel Borough District Tipperary Camogie Volun- looking at opportunities for Clonmel on the deathofhis has sought a quotation for the teer of theYear award for funding in 2017. There will be Last week in Cahir and all Christmas draw father/grandfather to David, upgrading of six of the 55w 2 0 1 6. no further works in this area around thecounty local The Kendrick family will Niall, Róisín and Kevin. May soxlights on Mountain View Congratulations to Claire this year. However, plans to Gardai made it their business hold aChristmas partyand he rest in peace. Drive, Cahir. The intention is and Paddy O’Gorman on the repair the roadway tothe to give out important sea- draw this Saturday 17th Wo r k s h o ps to replacethe existingsox birth of their baby girl Tarah Swiss Cottage have advanced sonal safety adviceto people December. Ticketsare €2 lighting with LEDs over time, re c e ntl y. and it is hoped these will be in their locality. each or 3 for €5.Hamper for There are a few Christmas subject to available budgets. 1st prizeas well as 2nd & 3rd workshops for children This comes as aresult of light prizes and lots of spot prizes taking place in the Cahir bulb holders wearing and THE too. Musicwith ‘The Gam- Youth Resource Centre having to bereplaced regu- bler’ and refreshments will starting 23rd December from larly.Hopefully this will im- L I G H TS also be served. 10-3pm. Cost €3 0. provevision, especially at The Snowman workshops night at the GinchyTerrace ARE ON Coffee morning are taking place on on 2nd & j u n c t io n . Ballydrehid National 3rd January; greatfor all chil- Sean Duggan and School are holding theiran- dren 5-15 wholike to draw, 40th birthday fundraiser Claire Whelan, nual Christmas coffee paint and model in clay. Cahir Credit Union, morning and bake sale this There are lots of games for Stephen O’Donovan cel- Nellie Williams and Sunday 18thDecember at break times too. Cost €5 5 . ebrated his 40thbirthday re- Billy Coffey, Cahir 11am in Ballydrehid National LittleDesigner forall boys cently and enjoyed a party in Development Asso- School. All are welcome. and girls who love fashion M o r r i s s ey ’s Bar withfamily ciation, and Patrick and areaged 7-15 takes place O’Donovan, Pro- and friends. Instead of Sports Awards on 5th and 6th January from birthday presents Stephen moting Cahir 10-3 pm. WhiteT-shirt is Group, at the asked everyone to donate a The Cahir and District needed. Cost €55 or two chil- launch of the little something to a Bridget Christmas lights in Sports Achievement Awards dren for €100. 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Have yougot an Entertainmentpiece forSouth Tipp Today? ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] or 052-6172500 An epic virtual reality Keith Barryplansto experience at Holodeck New virtual realityarcade mersed in thefacilities at the Holodeck on Parnell Street locally owned and reasonably hypnotizefansinClonmel in Clonmel is getting rave re- priced arcade,suitable for views. both adults andchildren Featuring theHTC VIVE, alike.There arescreenswere thefirst ninedaysofhis pres- themostadvanced consumer youcan watchothers battle it BY DYLAN WHITE e-mail: [email protected] idential election campaignto VR headsetonthe market, outinthe realm of virtual Twitter: @TheNationalist showempathy with Amer- thefourspacious playbooths reality, while others tran- ican people, beforewearinga offer atrueroom-scale VR ex- scend themselves from “2016 has been abit mental,” redtie on thetenth day. perience. Clonmel to California with laughs world-renowned per- Trumpworearedtiefromthe When SouthTipp Today Holodeck’s high tech Google beginning, asign of power enteredthe realm of virtual Earth experience. former Keith Barry. and that he wanted complete realityatHolodecklast week, Holodeckisamust for “Itwas amazing to see Ire- dominance,” theWaterford thehelpfulteammadesure those whowanttoreally land beat theAll-Blacks. I man suggests. thegaming experience was enjoy themselves withadif- spentsome time around the Keithsayshecan’t wait to epic(andalsomadeanicecup ference this festive season. teambeforethe second bring his “most interactive” of coffee before thegaming Check outHolodeck on matchand [the atmosphere] showyet to theClonmel Park challenge). Facebook foropening hours wasgreat,” thehypnotist, HotelonThursday, February Eventhose whoare not orcallthemforpriceson052- mentalist and brain hacker 9. “Expect mentalism, magic into gaming will become im- 6154425. tells SouthTipp Today. and all sorts of brain hacking KeithsaysPresident-elect in thefirst halfof‘Hypno Ma- DonaldTrumpused hypnotic gick’atthe Clonmel Park Brendan techniques to win theAmer- Hotel. Iwill be turning the Keith Barrywill be at theClonmel Park HotelonThursday, February 9 Grace ican election. cameraonthe audience and performs at “Whatpeople don’t realise doing amasshypnosis with and outlandish stuff,”he plannedonovercoming fears the Clonmel isthat 90%ofcommunication hilariousresults guaranteed. smiles. and phobias and weightloss. Park Hotelon is non-verbaland Donald “The second half of Keithisalso doing a “I will be filming ‘Now You Thursday29th Trump used hidden per- ‘Hypno Magick’ is afullhyp- number of one dayseminars See Me 3’ next summer,I’ve December at suaderstogetAmericatovote nosis show. About100 audi- over thecoming months, just startedfilming ‘You’re 8pm. Tickets forhim. He hadpeople in the ence members will be aiming to help thenation Back In The Room’for Fox, are€30 from background advising him on brought up on stageand will overcomeeverydayproblems and thereare talks ongoing the hotelon everything, from what to say have theirminds hacked or usinghis uniquebrain aboutdoing someTVworkin 052-6188700 to what colour tietowear. be hypnotised. I’ll have them hacking and hypnosis tech- Australia,soexciting times or on “Obama wore ablue tiefor doing all sorts of hilarious niques, withseminars ahead,” he adds. Ticketmaster.ie.

Wishing all our customers Happy aVeryHappy New Christmas Year Saturday 17th December BEATOLOGIST Thursday 15th December - Jessica Brett Sunday 18th December Friday 16th December - The TipperaryRamblers TWISTERS DISCO Saturday 17th December - Brand New Cadillac Friday 23rdDecember BEATOLOGIST Sunday 18th December - Wicker House Saturday 24th December Monday 19th December - Gleesons Open Jam Session SANTA&KIDS DISCO Wednesday 21st December - Ross Kearley From 4-6pm Thursday 22nd December - DJ Nigel Byrne Monday 26th December Friday 23rdDecember - Supersoul Machine BEATOLOGIST Saturday 24th December - GerryC Friday 30th December THE LONERGANS Monday 26th December - D&G Saturday 31st December New Years Eve Tuesday 27th December - Jack Ahern TWISTERS DISCO Wednesday 28th December - Kaara/The Darts

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Want to place an ad in the Entertainment section of South Tipp E N T E RTA I N M E N T Today? Contact [email protected] or 052-6172500 Belle Voci Choir represent Clonmel at Prague Advent Choral Festival Belle Voci Choir represent in St. Nicholas Church in the performance in St. Martin in cialised in the eveningswith Tipperary County Council for Thursday at 8pm. Clonmel choir at Prague Advent Old Town. theWall Church. The em- the other choirs - the first providing funding for the trip The choir will be accom- They joined in communal bassy promoted this event on evening on the riverboat trip and theopportunity was panied by pianist Jennifer Choral Festival Clonmel’s Belle singing with theother parti- their Facebook page which and thesecond evening takento promote Tipperary Williams. It will feature spe- Voci Choir really enjoyed parti- cipating choirs, with resulted in anumber of the under the entertainment of by distributing fliers. They cial guests Sean Callaghan, cipating in the Advent Choral O'Malley having the honour Irish communityattending local folk dancers. are also grateful to Tesco Dave Corbett, MarieKelly Festival in Prague last month. of conducting 'SilentNight' the occasion. The choir’s Being the only Irish choir, where they sang in the build (Carrick Musical Society) and which was sung by 20 choirs. rendition of the old Irish song they attracted great interest up to the trip to raise funds. clarinettist Alanna Gilbert. The all female choir,under Irish ambassador Charles 'Mo Ghile Mear' was particu- and were delightedto hear The choir are holding Admission is free but dona- musical director Eamon Sheehan sent his cultural, larly appreciated. some choirs joining in on the their candlelit Christmas tions will be accepted on be- O'Malley,got toperform in St. press, and information of- As well as sightseeing ‘Fields of Athenry'. concert in St. Joseph's half of Dolphin Swimming Martin in theWall Church and ficer Marketa Janikovatothe tours, the travelling party so- The choirare grateful to Church, Ferryhouse,onClub, Ferryhouse.

‘Big Maggie’set for Abymill Theatre The Fionn Mac Cumhaill following scenes make for a Source Arts Centrein Players will perform John very powerful piece of Thurles and at Thomas- B Keane's ‘Big Maggie’ at drama whichwill have you town Community Centre. theAbymill Theatre in laughing, crying butmost Theywish to thank @ T h e N at i o n a l i st Fethard this Saturday 17th of all entertained. everyone who is helping D e c e m b e r. The cast ofelevenhave withsets, props and re- The play depicts the been rehearsing at the hearsal venues. Clonmel’s Belle Voci struggles of an Irish woman ThatchPub inCloneen and Contact theAbymill Choir at the forced into an arranged at FethardConvent Hall. Theatre on 086-0834208 Astronomical Clock on marriage. Itopens at her the have already performed for ticket information. the Old Town Square in hu sba n d ’s funeral and the theproduction at The P rag u e.

Thursday 15th December Philip Donnelly Christmas Show Plus Sonny Condell & Sean Deegan Door 8.00pm €15 Thursday 22nd December The Madman Christmas Show

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Santa visited the Old Bridge in Clonmel on Rockwell College Sunday last to turn on the Christmas lights. overcome arch rivals

Rockwell College ground out rivals Crescent College from The first 20 minutes of this intriguing contest was very a meritorious victory on Limerick in the u/15 'B' Mc- Carthy Plate final on Friday even with neither side dom- home turf over their arch inating. However, a Cres- 9th December. cent knock on allowedBob Barton to play advantage, BRENDAN GRACE at running down thesideline and finishing under the CLONMEL PARK HOTEL post. Rockwell failedto convert and the final ten minutes of the first half saw Crescent gain the upper hand. Witha quick tap penalty, theLimerick students went over theline beforeduly con- verting, leaving the scoreat Some of the children who are taking part in St. Mary's Choral Society's Christmas pantomime Beauty and the half time 7-5. Beast, running from 4th - 8th January at the White Memorial Theatre. Booking now open at Marian’s on In the second half, Rock- O'Connell Street, Clonmel. Tel: 052-6123813. well started to move the ball more fluently from side to side and kept Crescent on the backfoot, pinningthem down in their own half. CHRISSIE’S BAR 15 minutes in Crescent kicked to touch and Rockwell Live Sports Shown Daily & Live Music Every Weekend turned over the lineout.Two plays later, Rockwell’s Juan Pablo Gomez receivedan off- The Galtee Mountain Boys load and showed greatdex- CLONMEL PARKHOTEL CLONMEL terity in avoiding would-be tackles to scorein thecorner, Thursday December 29th 8pm Luchie Tickets at Hotel Tel.052-6188700 and Ticketmaster.ie but again Rockwell were un- able to convert. Following this Crescent Starting Friday 16th December bombarded theRockwell Live DJ line,but a very capable de- our upstairs bar will be open fence held resolute with Casey JayColeman standing The Galteeevery Mountain weekend. Boys @ 6pm th out commanding Thursday15 December throughout. Cathal Ryan Stephen O’Sullivan @ 9pm Bar Crazy Night in Aid of SouthTipperaryHospice made some great breaks and Music By DUSTYTRAIL Jackpot€340/€100/€50/€40 Lounge Call in and sample some of our COACHMAN55SOCIALCLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY|MusicBy:THE INLAWS Remi Ediale’stackling also Thursday 15th Swing Dancing @8.30pm |All areWelcome–NoPartner Needed proved a thorn in Crescent’s CocktailsFrank and O’Mahoney choose from a side. TomDowney turned th Friday 16 December over anumber of balls in the ONE WAY ROUND ruck, ably abetted by Mat- large variety of our craft beers thew Burke. Ethan Casey also Stephen O’Sullivan Saturday17th December influenced the game when he now available. AVERAGE at BEST came into thefray, helping Sunday18th December Rockwell run out threepoint Live DJLive every DJ night. Tipperary Swing Dancers Present ...... winners on ascoreline of 10- An afternoon of Swingin’Jazz IN AID OF TIPPERARY DOWN SYNDROME 7. Music By SAMBARKERTRIO 6 – 8pm DEUCES WILD 10pm to closing RO C K W E L L : The Galtee Mountain Boys nd Remi Ediale, Cameron Thursday 22 December Marnane, MatthewBurke, Crazy Night in aid of South Tipp Hospice | Music By: JUST BILLY Harry Quirke,Alex Buchelli, Friday 23rd December Brendan Cantwell, Cathal Frank O’ Mahoney Ryan, Tom Downey, Iain Har- NO RECESSION (In the Lounge) rington, Conor Hogan, Zac th Lynch, Casey JayColeman, Saturday 24 December We would like to wish all our customers a very Happy SANTA ARRIVING BY SPECIAL VEHICLE @ 2pm Juan Pablo Gomez, Bob Luchie Advance Booking is Required as Places are Limited Barton, Tom Ross. Subs: Christmas & A Peaceful New Year & thank you for your Music By LEGENDS 2.30pm to 4.30pm LEGENDS 5.30pm to 7.30pm Ethan Casey, David Carroll, continued support throughout the year. Monday 26th December Tarcisio Chanda, Peter Keating, Robert Murphy, St. Stephen’s Night TERMINAL 2 Shane Neville, Mark Kearney, Wishing All Our Customers a very Happy Christmas 37 Queen Street, Clonmel Tel: 052 61 21069 Edmund Dunphy, Ben Far- re l l y Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,2016 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 23 Give the gift of health and fitness this Storming finish sees Rockwell Christmas at the over the line in Bowen final Clonmel Park Leisure Give yourloved onesthe gift of swimming pool enables to Rockwell 26 Bandon Grammer School 8 healththis Christmas with a learnt to swim, with a highly voucher for either member- ratedsauna, steamroom and A storming finish by Rockwell Col- wing and score an unconverted try From one of these ConallKennedy ship, lessons, guest passes or jacuzzi adjacent - great for l eg e’s u/18 A side saw them over- near thesideline. ButRockwell re- dancedthrough to score under the personal training at Clonmel destressing and cleansing the sponded well. This wasfurther en- post which wasconverted by O’Sul - Park Leisure Centre. body. There are also adult and come Bandon Grammar 26-8 in the hanced by a Jake Flannery penalty l iva n . They boast a wide range of children swim lessons for Bowen Shield final. conversion. Rockwell led 6-5athalf ConallKennedy disruptedthe Technogym Fitness cardio various levels of ability, so Bandon, having defeatedC.B.C. and time but were about to face into a stiff Bandon line out on a number of occa- and strength machines, in- whether youare learning to Crescent in the earlier rounds, came b re eze. sions, Ciaran Ryan at 8 made some cluding a dedicated free swim for thefirst time or into the final with high expectations From theBandon kick off Conall great carries, James O’Meara and Dar- weights section with Olympic looking to improve your tech- of claiming their first Munster title. Kennedytowered aboveall to catch. ragh Molloy defended well in the bars, power cages, preachers, nique, there is a class suitable Rockwell, who hadn’t won this Rockwell setup aruck and proceeded second half. Jack Harneyshoweda calf press, flatand decline for you! competition since 2009, kicked off to attackwide. A handling error led to maturity beyond his years. benches and dumbbells up to The hotel’s friendly and withthe aidofanice breeze.Bandon a turnover. In defence Jake Flannerywas mas- 40kg to mention but a few. highly trained staff are always setout their stall by playing anumber Shortly afterwards Jack Harney re- terful in marshalling his backline, Standing alone is thenew available to ensurethe op- of phases which put Rockwell on the actedquickly to a bouncingball to ably abetted by Oisin Mangan and An- super machine called timum fitness experience. back foot. Bandon no.8 Colin Deane sprintclear from thehalfway line and drew Daly. ‘P l u r i m a’, which works by The Leisure Centre are made somegreat carries, butBandon touch down in the corner. CoachKevin Leamy said“he was using cables in any direction nowoffering acompetitive elected to take the ball through the Ryan O’Sullivan failed to convert. very proud ofthe way theteam targeting every musclepos- personal training packageof centrewhen it mighthavebeen wiser Five minutes later Bandon kicked a showed composure and discipline”. s i b l e. 30 minutes foronly €10. They to spread the ball wide. penalty to leave Rockwell 11-8 ahead. In addition there is a huge can help you achieve your On Rockwell’s first foray into This wasto be Bandon’s last score as selection of cardio machines goals, while providing you B a n d o n’s territory they were awarded Rockwell nowmoved theball fluently which include x-trainers, with quality one to one per- a penaltyas aBandon playerfailed to from side to side and Sean Cotter was steppers, waves, bikes, tread- sonal training in a friendly release in the tackle. next to score a try. Rockwell College: mills, rowers, spinners and and supportive environ- Jake Flanneryconverted theres- Ryan O’Sullivan added the extras James O’Meara, Darragh Molloy, Brendan Ryan, the ever popular Wattbike m e nt . ultantpenalty neatly from adifficult from avery difficult position and into Christopher Farrell, Conall Kennedy, Tom Russell, Jack plus for cycling fanatics. The Contact theClonmel Park angle on the thirty metre line. the breeze. Harney (c), Ciaran Ryan, Oisin Mangan, Jake Flannery, Sean extensive selection of exer- Leisure Centre on 052- Rockwell continuedto defend for As Bandon trieddesperately to Cotter, Andrew Daly, Fionn Kiely, Christopher Egan, Ryan O’ cise equipment ensures a su- 6188733 or email leisure- the next ten minutes. From a Bandon counterattack they were met by a res- Sullivan. Subs: Conor Forrest, Niall O’Halloran, Harry Tobin, preme range of fitness and centre@clonmelpark - lineout no. 2, Travis Coomey used his olute defence whichcaused them to Michael Mc.Mahon (C. Farrell, 65), Paddy Murchan, Joseph health facilities. hotel.com for more physique to bustle through on the knock on a number of occasions. O’Connor (J.O’Meara, 67), Cian Mullane, Alex Ryan. The hotel’s 20metre i n fo r m at i o n . 24 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,20 1 6

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WINDOW CLEAN- TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL ING SERVICE Win- We, Fortress Planning, wish to apply on dows cleaned on a behalf of our client Conor Hayes for per- regular basis or one- mission to construct a dwelling, entrance, off-service. Also Gut- garage, waste water treatment system and ters and Facia all associated works at Shronell Beg, Lattin, cleaned. Co. Tipperary. Phone:Graham This application may be inspected, or pur- (086)3388423 chased at a fee not exceeding the reason- (052)6170987 able cost of making a copy, at the offices the Planning Authority during its public SOUTHERN opening hours, and a submission or obser- TARMAC All ground vation may be made to the Authority in preparation. Filling writing and on payment of the prescribed and kerbing. Tar and fee ( 20.00) within 5 weeks on the date of chippings. Third gen- receipt by the Authority of the application eration registered and such submission of observation will be contractor with refer- considered by the authority in making a ences of previous decision on the application. The Planning work available. Free Authority may grant permission subject to estimates and site or without conditions, or may refuse to planning. Unbeat- grant permission. able prices assured. Distance no object. Residential and com- mercial. Prompt and reliable service. (089)2094228 (085)1832355 TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL PAINTING, DECO- TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL RATING,QUALITY HIGH-CLASS I, Bridie Norris, intend to apply to the above PAINTING spray- authority for planning permission to con- ing, wallpapering, struct a single-storey side extension to my clean, free quote. dwelling house including all associated site Cover all Tipperary development works at No. 7 Clarke Villas, county. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. T he planning appli- Patrick Rozes cation may be inspected or purchased at a (086)3289800 fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning MAN AND VAN- Authority during its public opening hours. AVAILABLE house A submission or observation in relation to removals/shed-yard the application may be made in writing to clearance. No job too the Planning Authority on payment of the big or small-Cheap prescribed fee, 20, within the period of 5 rates. Fully Insured. weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Tel:Johnny the authority of the application, and such (087)7501658 submissions or observations will be con- sidered by the Planning Authority in mak- Painter & Decora- ing a decision on the application. T he Plan- tor on time, clean ning Authority may grant permission sub- reasonable rates. ject to or without conditions, or may refuse Tel:(052) 6180516 or to grant permission. 086-0896513. Jimmy Morrissey.

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UNWANTED CARS TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL COLLECTED BY TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL FULLY LICENCED END-OF-LIFE We, Wilderness Athletic Football Club, FACILITY. intend to apply to the above authority for S.T.R., planning permission to redevelop our MITCHELSTOWN grounds to include providing 2no. soccer Buyers & pitches, new clubhouse, playground, exer- Processors of All cise area, associated parking and fencing at Carrigeen, Fethard Road, Clonmel, Co. Tip- Types of Scrap perary. The planning application may be Metal, Ferrous & inspected or purchased at a fee not exceed- Non-Ferrous ing the reasonable cost of making a copy at 025 – 84162 or the offices of the Planning Authority during 087 – 2587751 its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning WANTED Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, 20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the FOR authority of the application, and such sub- SALE/WANTED missions or observations will be consid- Aga, Stanley and ered by the Planning Authority in making a Rayburn Cookers. decision on the application. The Planning Any condition. Cash Authority may grant permission subject to price paid. or without conditions, or may refuse to Full range of oil and grant permission. solid fuel cookers for sale. Ph: (056)7724300 or (086)2508198 2828 SOUTHSOUTHTIPP TODAY TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e15 m DEC beEMBER r 15 ,2 20106 1 6

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BIRTHDAY MEMORIES BIRTHDAY MEMORIES IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM MEMORIAL BROWNE LANDY BRENNAN CLEVERLEY AND (Birthday & Christmas Remembrance) (35th Birthday Remembrance) (30th Anniversary & Birthday Remembrance) (nee Ryan) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARDS SUREPRINT (Clonmel) Ltd. Call or email for asample book.

Cards Personalised to your specification Patrick (8th Anniversary) Tel: In loving memory of Dominick Browne, In loving memory of our parents Patrick (052) 61 22839/ Kilnamack, Clonmel who died on 13th (Fourth Birthday away from home (30th Anniversary on December 20th) In loving memory of a wonderful wife, 61 84866 August, 2013 and whose Birthday occurs -18th December) and Margaret (Birthday Remembrance mother, grandmother and sister on 23rd December. on December 21st), late of Clonmel. Maureen Cleverley, late of Lisnatubrid, Email: To lose a fine and precious son, whether Ballypatrick, Clonmel, who died on the [email protected] As I opened my eyes this morning, I man or boy, deprives the heart of all its Your needs were simple, your wants 21st December, 2008. www.sureprint.ie looked to the heavens above, I warmth and life of so much joy. But were few, if your family was happy so whispered “Happy Birthday Dom” and each year on this special day, we were you. Hearts of gold, lives so true, You may be out of sight, we may be sent you all my love. celebrate your birth and treasure every loved and respected by all you knew. world's apart, but you are always on our COSTIGAN moment that you were here on earth. minds and forever in our hearts. Lots of love - your wife Mai and family x Deep are the memories, precious they MEMORIALS We took those days for granted and stay, no passing of time can take them Sadly missed, always loved and never I never need a special day to bring you never dreamt or thought that all our away. T hey bring a smile, sometimes a forgotten - by your husband John, to my mind, for days without a thought lives would change so much and yours tear, but always a wish that you were children Fiona and Jonathan, of you, are very hard to find. would be so short. But now we must here. grandchildren Nick, Jess, Georgie, Jake Mitchelstown Road, remember that although the tears may and Harry. Cahir Happy Birthday to the best Daddy ever, fall, the son we'll miss forever brought Happy Birthday Mam. Lots of love, hugs and kisses - your sunshine to us all. Baba, Louise xx Remembered always, never forgotten - µ Headstones CONNOLLY Sadly missed by Mam and Dad your sons Liam and Patrick, daughters (29th Anniversary) Mary, Frances, Barbara, Marcella, Deirdre Gentle Jesus up above, give my Daddy and Ruth, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, µ Cleaning GLEESON a great big hug. grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (27th Birthday Remembrance µ Inscriptions Sadly missed and always loved Anniversary Mass in Ss. Peter and Paul's - your little Princess Kirsty Church, Clonmel on Friday 23rd December at 1pm. Catalogues Our hearts are full of memories, with available pride we speak your name. T hough life goes on without you, it will never be the same. T hose special days will not return, 052 7441283 when we were all together. But with BYRNE 087 7981767 In loving memory of our dear father love and memories, you will walk with (12th and 18th Anniversary) Danny Connolly, late of 24 Pinewood us forever. Drive, Kilmacomma, Clonmel, who died In loving memory of Dolly and Paul & 32nd Anniversary) on December 11 th 1987 RIP. Happy Birthday Patrick Byrne, late of 2 St Finnans Avenue, Ardfinnan whose anniversaries occur Birthday remembrance of Shane May the winds of love blow gently and From your heartbroken brothers, sisters, around this time. Gleeson, whose 27th birthday occurs on whisper for you to hear, how much we nieces and nephews xxx 15th December and his sister Karen, love and miss you and wish that you We miss ye more at Christmas, than any whose 32nd anniversary occurs on 23rd were here. December. Remembering Patrick at Christmas and other time of year. Our greatest also his grandfather Joe (Hackett) and his Christmas gift by far, would be just to Always loved and remembered by your uncle T.J. (Hackett) xxx have ye here. To take a trip down God called your name softly, Shane, loving family. Those we that only you could hear. No-one heard memory lane, and have a laugh or two, no-one there to interrupt, only us with the footsteps of Angels drawing near. Masses offered. love, You left us all so suddenly. we could only you. wonder why, for the saddest part of all, IN MEMORIAM we never said goodbye. Always loved and missed by your sons, daughters and families. COONEY We never BERMINGHAM A little tribute Karen, small and tender, (2nd & 20th Anniversaries) just to show we still remember. (5th Anniversary) Anniversary Mass on Christmas Eve in lose, the Church of The Holy Family, Ardfinnan Always remembered by Mam and Dad, at 7. 30pm. Gemma, Laura and Conor. Foralways BYRNE theywill be, THANKSGIVINGS (5th Anniversary)

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you Loved, Treasured memories of our parents for many favours. This time is ask you this very In loving memory of Jim Bermingham, Edward (Eddie) and Norah, late of 35 special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of late of 26 Kickham Park, Clonmel, whose remembered, College Avenue, Clonmel, whose Jesus and place it within your own broken heart Anniversary occurs on 10th December. where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful anniversaries occur around this time. RIP treasured eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Memories are precious, they don't fade Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication Will those who think of them today, a lit- away, we think of you always, not only and favour will be granted no matter how tle prayer to Jesus say. impossible. Never known to fail. MB today. In loving memory of Ellen Byrne, late of Always in Always remembered by their daughter Dearly loved and sadly missed everyday 16 Ard Fatima, Clonmel, whose THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Mary, sons Douglas, Christy and by his wife Betty, son Frank, daughter-in- anniversary occurs on 18th December. our memory. Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you Bernard, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, law Louise, grand-daughter Lorna, his for many favours. This time is ask you this very grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sisters and all his family. We say a little prayer for you and ask the special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of extended family. Jesus and place it within your own broken heart Lord above, to keep you softly in his care where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful Anniversary Mass on Saturday 17th and enfold you in his love. Mass offered eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. December at 1pm in Ss Peter and Paul's Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication Church. Sadly missed by Ted, Mary and Paul. and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. EH. Th15 D urECsdaEMBERy, 201D ec6 e m be r 15 ,2016 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 2929

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

CURRAN DELAHUNTY GRANT LYON (1st Anniversary) (8th Anniversary) (16th Anniversary) (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Maxi Delahunty, late of 19 Upper Irishtown, Clonmel whose 7th anniversary occurs on 20th of December.

Maxi, Simple words but very true, we will always love and remember you.

Sadly missed by Marie and Jim xxx In loving memory of my brother Paul In loving memory of a wonderful In loving memory of our beloved son Curran, late of Elm Park, Clonmel whose husband, father, grandad, and brother and brother Andrew (Andy) Lyon, first anniversary occured on 6th Roy Grant, late of 79 Elm Park, Clonmel Tipperary Road, Cahir who passed away December. FITZGERALD whose 16th anniversary occurs on the on 14th December 2014. (3rd Anniversary) 25th of December. Your name is often spoken, we talk about We can't have the old days back, when you still; you haven't been forgotten - December is here with sad regret. T he we were all together. But secret tears you know you never will. day, the month we won't forget. Sadly and loving thoughts will be with us came a call, without farewell you left us forever. Always remembered by your loving all. sister Patsy, brother-in-law Freddie and Love you always Andrew - Mum, Dad, family. No matter how life changes, no matter Stephen, Laverne, nieces and nephews. what we do. A special place within our xxx hearts is always kept for you. Mass offered Sadly missed and loved always - your In loving memory fo Patrick (Paddy) loving wife, sons, daughter, ISaidA CURRAN Fitzgerald, late of Mortlestown, Cahir, grandchildren and sister. (1st Anniversary) whose second anniversary occurs on LYONS 15th December. Mass offered. (22nd Anniversary) Prayer Sadly missed and always remembered ForYou by his wife Kathleen and family. HEFFERNAN Anniversary Mass in St. Mary's Church, (1st Anniversary) Today Cahir on Sunday 18th December at 8am.

Isaidaprayer for GIBBONS you today Treasured memories of my dear brother, (32nd Anniversary) Tony, late of 275 Elm Park, Clonmel who In loving memory of Peggy Lyons, who And know God died on 6th December 2015 RIP. In loving memory of our dear mother died December 24th 1994. must have heard Bridget Gibbons, late of 86 Baron Park, Always remembered and never forgotten Clonmel who died on December 18th "When round the bowl of vanished Ifeltthe answer in by your loving sister Maureen, T. J. and 1984 RIP. years, we talk with joyous seeming; with my heart family xxxx Mícháel Heffernan smiles that might as well be tears, so There is a lady in Heaven who is loved faint, so sad their beaming. AlthoughHespoke beyond compare. T hat lady is our Mount Anglesby, Clogheen and While memory brings us back again, no word! Mother, so precious and so rare. late of Glenconnor, Clonmel each early tie that twined us. O, sweet's the cup that circles then, to those we've Ididn’t askfor So fold your arms around her Lord and 1st Anniversary - 18th December 2016 left behind us." wealth or fame DELAHUNTY kiss her smiling face. For she is (8th Anniversary) someone special that can never be In loving memory of my dear husband Still fondly in the thoughts of John and (I knew you replaced. Mícháel. family. wouldn’t mind)

Sadly missed by your loving family. You are always in my thoughts. You are ever on our minds Iasked Himto I cherish your memory. send treasures I miss you dearly. My heart still aches for you. Of afar more MAHER lasting kind! GIBBONS Always remembered - Kitty (16th Anniversary) (32nd Anniversary) Iasked that He’d First Anniversary Mass for Mícháel on be near you Treasured memories of my dear grand- Sunday 18th December in St. Mary's In loving memory of my dear husband mother Bridget Gibbons, late of 86 Baron Church, Irishtown at 12 noon. At thestartofeach Maxi Delahunty, late of 19 Upper Park, Clonmel whose anniversary occurs new day Irishtown, Clonmel who died on the 20th on 18th December. Rest in Peace December 2008 RIP. To grantyou Beautiful memories to treasure and hold, health and of a wonderful grandmother more pre- Maxi, blessings I miss you in the morning of every day. cious than gold. I miss you in the evening as light fades THANKSGIVINGS And friends to On your anniversary I send you my love away. I miss you in a thousand and one In loving memory of Brian Maher, 60 shareyour way! little ways, around every corner a and hope you are happy in Heaven Oliver Plunkett Park, Cashel, whose 16th above. ST THERESE, THE LITTLE FLOWER memory stays. Please pick me a rose from the Heavenly Garden Anniversary occurs on 16th December. Iasked for Always loved by your grandson Derek, and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God happiness foryou You gave me years of happiness, then to grant me the favour I thee implore and tell Him Memories are precious, they don't fade sorrow came with tears. You left lovely Sandra, great-grandchildren Lydia, Alex I will love Him each day more and more. away. We think of you always, not just In allthingsgreat and Daniel xxx memories, I will treasure through the Say with 5 Our fathers, 5 Hail Marys and 5 Glo- today. and small years. ry Be's, for 5 consecutive days. KAM Sadly missed by Mam, brothers, sisters, Butitwas forHis Maxi, ST. THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER Please nieces and nephews. loving care I love and miss you every day, pick a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to Your loving wife Catherine xxx me with a message of love. Ask God to grant me Anniversary Mass at 6.30pm on Saturday Iprayed themost the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love 17th December in St. John the Baptist of all! Anniversary Mass on Monday 19th him each day more and more. Say with Our Church, Cashel. December at 10am at St. Mary's Church, Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be 5 times, for 9 con- secutive days before 11 am. Irishtown. Thank you for many favours received MOS 3030 SOUTHSOUTHTIPP TODAY TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e15 m D beECEMBER r 15 ,2 20106 1 6

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In loving memory of Patricia (Trish) Ryan, late of 126 Elm Park Clonmel, In loving memory of our dear Mam, In loving memory of Eamon O'Dwyer, In loving memory of Eamon O'Dwyer, whose anniversary occurs on 30th Betty Murphy, late of 13 Honeyview late of Knockgraffon, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, late of Knockgraffon, Cahir and Kilfeacle December. Estate, Clonmel whose 9th anniversary whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 23rd whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 23rd occurs on the 21st December. December. December. Like falling leaves the years roll by but memories of you will never die. Every If we could have a simple wish, we'd If I could have one lifetime wish, a dream Dad, your life was a blessing, your day in some small way, thoughts of you never ask for another one. It would that would come true, I'd pray to God memory a treasure. You are loved come our way. simply be to have our mother for an with all my heart, for yesterday and you. beyond words and missed beyond hour. measure. Lovingly remembered by your husband A thousand words can't bring you back, I Eldon, sons Ian and Paul, daughter But God could never grant us that for He know because I've tried. Neither will a Love you always - your daughter Diana, Ellen, daughters-in-law Lisa and Jo and surely knows that if we had our mother thousand tears, I know because I've son-in-law Uwe and grandchildren T ina grandchildren Erin, Aoife, Sarah, Cian, back we'd never let her go again. cried. You left behind my broken heart and Max. Jack and Lily xxx and happy memories too, but I never Sadly missed by your loving daughters wanted memories, I only wanted you. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 1st Yvonne and Aoife, grandaughters Ailish January at 12 noon in St. Oliver's and Lauren, grandsons Rian and Daniel Always in my thoughts, you will never O'SULLIVAN Church, Clonmel. ISaidA and sons-in-law Kevin and Kieran xxx leave my heart - your loving wife Les. (3rd Christmas away from home) xxx Prayer Mass offered SWEENEY (2nd Anniversary) ForYou

NORRIS-COHEN O'DWYER (10th Anniversary) (2nd Anniversary) Today

In loving memory of a loving daughter and sister, Margaret late of River Street Isaidaprayer for and Ormonde Court, Clonmel whose you today anniversary occurs on 18th December. Josie (nee Gayson) And know God Memories are like leaves of gold, they God bless you Mother in your grave, must have heard never tarnish or grow old. God keep you in His care. And may He In loving memory of Anthony (Ano) listen to our hearts and hear our fervent Sweeney, 58 Fairfields, Clonmel who Ifeltthe answer in Always remembered and loved by your prayer. passed away on 24th December 2014. Mam, sister Anne, brother John, brother- my heart in-law Eddie, sister-in-law Linda, In loving memory of a dear Dad and We pray that you are safe with Him for To know, to love and then to part, is the AlthoughHespoke nephews and grand-nephews. Grandad Eamon O'Dwyer, late of all eternity and He will bless you for your saddest fate of the human heart. no word! Knockgraffon, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, love for all your family. whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 23rd Loved and missed every day - Mam and Ididn’t askfor O'BRIEN/PARKER December. May you have peace and rest at last Dad xxx (Christmas Remembrance) from every care and woe. And may you wealth or fame sleep in comfort from the wind and rain Thinking of you this Christmas, and how Ano, (I knew you In loving memory of Eily, Jim and Jack nothing's quite the same. Because and snow. Thinking of the thoughtful things that wouldn’t mind) O'Brien, Arthur and Maureen Parker, there's only heartache now, when some- you have said and done. Loving you a lit- Marcella Toomey, Mickey Bermingham, God bless you for your smiling lips and one speaks your name. And sadly no tle more for each and every one. Iasked Himto Róisín Peters, Chrissue Kearney and nice gifts for you, just silent tears that all you tried to do, to bring us happiness Lots of love - your brothers and sisters send treasures Kathleen Cooke. fall. For Christmastime without you, is on earth and make our dreams come xxx the hardest time of all. true. Of afar more Though long gone from this earth, they We have a photo of you to treasure, it's lasting kind! are forever in our hearts and thoughts. Sadly missed by Michelle and John, Missing you at Christmas - your loving all we have to touch. Of a wonderful grandchildren Alison, Patrick, Vincent and family xxxx Dad we loved with all our hearts and we Iasked that He’d - June, Irene, Derek, Pat, Séan Óg. miss so very much. Gerard, Brendan and their families. be near you NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Jesus who has said Ask and you shall Your loving children - Rio, Alfie and Violet At thestartofeach xxx receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it new day shall be opened to you, through the intercession THANKSGIVINGS of Mary, your most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask Mass offered. To grantyou that my prayers will be granted (make request). O Jesus who has said whatsoever you ask the Father health and THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER in my name, it shall be granted to you through the blessings Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I've asked for intercession of Mary, your Most Holy Mother, I many favours. This time I ask You this very spe- ask the Father in your name that my prayer be WALSH And friends to cial one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of granted (make request). O Jesus who said Heav- (7th Anniversary) shareyour way! Jesus and place it within Yo ur own broken heart en and earth shall pass away but my words will where Yo ur Father sees it. Then in His merciful not pass away, through the intercession of Mary, eyes it will become Yo ur favour, not mine. Amen. Treasured memories of a very special Iasked for your Most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my mother Maureen Walsh, late of Pearse Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication prayer will be granted. (Make request) JR happiness foryou and favour will be granted. (Never known to fail) Park, Clonmel, who died 13th December MOB 2009 RIP In allthingsgreat and small THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Call Mam's name out softly Lord and Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I've asked for Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I've asked for when she looks your way. Tell her that Butitwas forHis many favours. This time I ask You this very spe- many favours. This time I ask You this very spe- we love and miss her always. loving care cial one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of cial one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Yo ur own broken heart Jesus and place it within Yo ur own broken heart Remembered by your sons, daughter Iprayed themost where Yo ur Father sees it. Then in His merciful where Yo ur Father sees it. Then in His merciful and families. eyes it will become Yo ur favour, not mine. Amen. eyes it will become Yo ur favour, not mine. Amen. of all! 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N E WCAST L E Centre with punch and hot star hotel in Cheltenham. Card drive continues every Louise Hearn. urday 17th December and chocolate. All entrants will Contact Mary at 086 203 Monday at 8.30pm in your support would be Christmas lunch be entered a draw with 4948. Ballylooby Community Hall. Carol service greatly appreciated. Newcastle Muintir na Tire various spot prizes. Powerstown Choir carol Community Council wish to Night time Christmas for- Carols by Dramatic Society service takes place on Bridge results thank all those from New- ested looped walk (7.8k) ca n d l el i g h t For the 19th year Duhill Sunday 18th December at 92 Bridge Club in Old Mill castle and the surrounding walk on Sunday 18th Ballyporeen Church Choir Community Hall was the 5pm in Powerstown on Monday 9th November: area who came along to the December at 6pm. Register are holding a candlelight scene for three fantastic C hu rc h . 1st - Noel Casey and Tilly Christmas lunch in the at St. Paul’s Community celebration of Christmas in nights of drama with this O'Donnell, 2nd - Eleanor the church from on Sunday yea r ’s production of Jim Rathkeevin cards and Breda Nolan, 3rd - Community Hall recently. It Centre at 5:30pm. €5 per Takes place at 8:30pm to- was a very enjoyable event adult, children u/16 free. 18th December from 7-8pm. Kea r y ’s comedy ‘Out of the Maureen Nolan and Vera This is the 27th year of the Frying Pan’, directed by night, Thursday 15th O' D o n n e l l . with entertainment by Mi- Clogheen Community Pre- December, in aid of the chael O’Rourke and Mickey School are holding a fun- carol service and will fea- Will Nugent. Stunning per- Tuesday 8th November - ture pupils from the na- formances on all three local community hall. Win- Carraig Hotel: 1st - Kitty Nugent. Eileen Condon and draising Christmas raffle on ners from last week all on her staff provided a first Tuesday 20th December at tional schools in night by debutant’s Tracey Lalor and Joan O'Sullivan, Ballyporeen and Skeheen- O'Leary who played Florrie nine games were Jim 2nd - Peggy Cooney and class lunch. the pre-school at 12 noon. Murray and P. Kennedy, and Thank you Eileen and Nellie Prizes are a hamper, 3 arinky. Also performing will and Ciara Shine made the Margaret Comerford, 3rd - be the local youth choir, the character of Melanie her Mick Keane and Rose Ann Bernie Casey and Marie for the Christmas cake. strips for €5. Tickets are on Carew. Table prizes were Thank you to the sponsors sale at all outlets in Gardiner family and the own. Elaine the librarian, Phelan. school ukulele group under played by Claire Morrissey won by Anne Dowling and 88 Bridge Club in the Car- and to FÁS whom put up C l og h e e n . Mary Ann Healy. the a Christmas tree and Santa goes to school on the direction of Seamus with aplomb, was a job to raig Hotel on Thursday 10th lights. Finally thank you to Thursday 22nd December Hennessy. Noreen Helen behold. The air around November: 1st - Kevin all the committee members at 10.30am. Shop local draw (Mitchelstown) will direct Duhill was awash with CA R R I C K- O N - S U I R Curran and Gemma Hou- and all those who helped on and carol singing at the the church choir. Included laughter and packed houses lihan, 2nd - Kitty Lalor and the day. Christmas Tree on Friday in the programme will be on each of the three nights. Road Runners AC Marie Phelan, 3rd - Vera 23rd December at 5.30pm. ‘Yo u’ll never walk alone’, “Thank you to the many O'Donnell and Marie Pedestrian crossing the late Leonard Cohen’s other dramatic societies Half Marathon O'Connor. Golf Club on Deputy Mattie McGrath TD Fr. Sheehy’s ‘H a l l e l u j a h’,‘Do you hear who supported the show The annual Waterford AC Sunday 13th November: 1st - has warmly welcomed the There was a great turnout what I hear,’ ‘O Holy Night’ this year. It hasn’t gone un- Half Marathon attracted a Marie O'Connor and Martin provision of funding alloca- for the annual mass for de- and many more of your sea- n ot i c e d . bumper field of over 1,700 Ellis, 2nd - Ann Ellis and tion for the provision of a ceased members in Fr sonal favourites. The First All in Duhill Dramatic So- runners recently and Car- Joan O'Sullivan. pedestrian crossing at New- S h e e hy ’s club house Holy Communion class will ciety would like to thank all rick AC was well repres- 92 Bridge Club in the Old castle National School. This Clogheen recently. Fr. capture the true spirit of who helped ensure this pro- ented in this popular event. Mill on Monday 14th measure will greatly en- Frawley also paid tribute to Christmas with a dramat- duction was a success, espe- The club’s first finisher on November: 1st - Teasie hance the safety of all road Mick Roche whose funeral isation of the nativity ‘Just a cially the fantastic the day was Aaron O'Don- Blanchfield and Pauline users and it is hoped that took place on the same day. little Christmas’. appreciative audiences on nell in a time of 1:22:03. Fitzgerald, 2nd - Peggy works will proceed as soon Presentations were made to A collection will be held Thursday, Friday and Sat- First lady finisher was Cooney and Tilly O'Donnell, as possible. Colin English and Ben Hy- during the service from urday nights. A big thank Deirdre Walsh in a time of 3rd - Martin Kiely and land who represented Tip- which a donation will be you to Marie and Niall 1:54:50. The other Carrick Breda Feeney. perary during the year. made to the Burke, Burkes Foodstore in AC finishers were Michael Tuesday Night Club in the WINTER SOLSTICE Declan English, on behalf of Parents Council to help Ballylooby, PJ and Margaret O'Sullivan (1:26:51), James Carraig Hotel on Tuesday Crowds are expected to the juveniles, presented with the costs associated English, Vee Valley Fruit Fox (1:30:49), Eoghan 15th November: 1st - Mary gather once again on the Colin with a nice momento with refreshments provided and Veg in Clogheen, for the Coughlan (1:37:14), Brian Arrigan and Tilly O'Donnell, shortest day to watch the for his man of the match in the hall after the First continued support and for Graham (1:38:00), Barry 2nd - Gemma Houlihan and sun set at Knockroe, on the performance in the All-Ire- Holy Communion Service distributing the tickets. Torpey (1:38:53), Darren Anne Connolly, 3rd - Joan borders of Kilkenny and land minor final. This was a next May. All welcome. Thank you to the Duhill O'Loughlin (1:41:04), Tom English and Marie Cooney. Tipperary, at this year’s hurley made by Declan and Community Council for the Egan (1:48:22), Derek Winter Solstice on Wed- beautifully inscribed by use of the hall. Finally I’m Roof fund concert O'Dwyer (1:51:45), Maura Michael English and his nesday 21st December. This Helen O'Brien. Tipperary BA L LY LO O BY/ D U H I L L sure Sunday night card O'Neill, 1:56:05, Bernie year the sun rises at ap- minor manager Liam Cahill players will be delighted to band perform in concert at Christmas walks Sexton (2:00:09), Catherine St. Nicholas’Church in Car- proximately 8.40am and was in attendance and paid have their venue back O'Donovan (2:00:10), Mags sets at 3.40pm. a fantastic tribute to Colin Starts at Duhill Hall on St. again; thanks for your sup- rick-on-Suir tonight, Stephen's Day at 11am. The Power (2:00:27), Sinéad Thursday 15th December, at The Suir Valley Environ- during his speech. port. Finally we would like Nagle (2:07:55), Geraldine mental Group is working walk will continue at the to wish a very Happy 8pm. All proceeds are in aid same time every day until Houlihan (2:09:56) and Ber of St. Molleran’s Church with the Caiseal Conserva- Christmas and bright and Glascott (2:19:26). tion Committee to make the BALLYP OREEN January 6th . Walk is ap- prosperous new year to all roof fund. . The Carrick proximately 5km. Children's Choir will appear evening solstice an even our loyal supporters,”th e Intermediate Cross-Country more enjoyable occasion for UK trip next April society said. with also perform. Tickets Ballyporeen ICA are organ- Sy m pathy Well done to Carrick AC's are available from the visitors. Light refreshments Sympathy is extended to Pat Patrick Roche who travelled will be available from 2pm ising a trip to Oxford, the Strand Theatre Box Office Cotswolds and Stratford- Hogan (Duhill choir master) to Clarecastle for the Mun- on 051-645050, Parochial to keep you warm and there on the death of his mother Power stown/Lisronagh ster Intermediate Cross- will also be a raffle to help upon-Avon, departing by Office on 051-640340 or on boat from Rosslare on Josephine Hogan Quinlan, Sy m pathy Country Championships. the door. raise funds to prevent 126 Cappawhite, Doon and Patrick finished in 21st pos- metre high industrial wind Sunday 30th April for the Sympathy to the family and short sea journey to Pem- former member of Tip- friends of Nancy Lonergan; ition overall and was a turbines being constructed perary County Council, who member of the Tipperary within Knockroe’s align- broke. They will explore the to John Walsh on the death DAYLIGHT SAVING university city of Oxford, passed away last weekend. of his father Frank; to Diana team to finish fourth in the Cllr. Molloy called on his ment with the sun. Inter-County competition. Visitors are advised to ar- visit the charming quaint Community Alert Phelan on the death of her colleagues to support his rive at least half an hour be- village of Bourton-on- Ballylooby & District Com- brother Bobby Smyth in call to Minister for Justice th e –Water, known as the England; and to the family Goal Mile 2016 and Equality Frances fore the sun sets at 3.40pm munity Alert’s AGM took The 10th annual Goal Mile to allow time to park and Venice of the Cotswolds, ad- place on Friday 2nd of Nell O’Brien, Spring- Fitzgerald TD asking for an mire the stunning scenery mount, especially to her will be held in Carrick-on- immediate review of the walk to the passage tomb December in Ballylooby Suir on Christmas morning site. Wellies are also ad- and outstanding beauty of Community Hall. Officers daughter Dymphna, relat- Daylight Saving legislation the Cotswolds from the ives and friends. at 11am. Starting at Ormond as many studies suggest vised. elected: chairman - Peter Castle, the run/walk will comfort of a coach, visit Mackin; vice chairman - that darker evenings lead to Stratford-upon-Avon, the B a pti s m s take the usual route more accidents on the roads Eamon Ryan; secretary - The community welcomes through the Main Street C LO G H E E N birthplace of Shakespeare, Tom McCarthy; assistant as the most dangerous and travel back in time by Sadie Rose Meehan, Charlie and Sean Kelly Square, times on the roads are secretary - Pat Hanrahan; James Whelan, Jackson along the quays and fin- Christmas events steam train to Cheltenham. treasurer - Michael Fen- between 4pm and 7pm. The St. Mary’s National School We will return to Rosslare Phillip Hassett-McGuire, ishing on the Main Street. motion was hotly debated, nessey. Chairman Peter Sam Michael Hennessy, There will be mulled wine Parents Council in conjunc- on Friday 5th May. The all- Mackin thanked his prede- with some councillors tion with the shop local in cost of the tour is €6 5 0 . Darragh Fahey, Emily or a cup of tea and happy to leave the system cessor Pat Hanrahan for his Johnson, Ciara Houlihan, Christmas cake at the finish campaign are hosting a Take the stress out of travel tremendous contribution in the way it was, but Cllr. Clogheen Santa dash on by joining the coach in Katie Caoimhe and Shane for all participants. So Molloy went on to say Ire- getting the scheme up and Dominic. Congratulations to please come along and lend Friday 16th December at Mitchelstown, Ballyporeen running. land led the way with the 6.30pm. This involves chil- or Cahir. Just load on your their parents Hugh and your support to this very plastic bag tax and the dren and adults doing a luggage and forget about Duhill 45 Drive Carol, Patrick and Jacinta, worthwhile cause, helping smoking ban in public run/walk (1 mile approx.) weighing it or hauling it The card drives continues Nigel and Orla, John and the very neediest at this places and could also take around Clogheen wearing through customs. You will every Sunday night at Frances, Raymond and special time of year. Mags the lead in keeping the Santa suits/hats. Finishes at not have to unload again 8.15pm. Breda, Robert and Xiaoxia, Power and her helpers will clocks the same time the St. Paul’s Community until you arrive at the four James and Jessica, Mark also hold a street collection whole year around. Juvenile GAA Club and Claire, and Ronan and in Carrick-on-Suir this Sat- 32 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,20 1 6

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NEW INN the student’s artwork in lymacarbry Community January in one of the shop Centre. All welcome. Christmas masses windows in Clonmel. Carols by candlelight mass Both junior sections are ARDFINNAN at Church of Our Lady closing for the Christmas Queen, New Inn, on Sat- holidays this Saturday 17 GA A urday 17 December at December at 12 noon. The Ardfinnan GAA Club AGM 7:30pm. Music by New Inn adult art group will return takes place tonight, Voices and the Children's on Tuesday 10th January at Thursday 15th December, at Christmas Choir. Please 7. 30pm to the Art Room in 7.30pm in the GAA field. bring battery tea lights and Ss Peter and Paul’s Primary Five year field development l a nte r n s . School. December draw with 10 The Parish Council has de- prizes in total takes place cided to change the usual Golf Club on Saturday 17th December. arrangement for Christmas M e n’s section: M e n’s results from the 12 Hampers Eve masses. This year mass Ardfinnan playground com- hole turkey fourballs on in New Inn will be at 7pm munity Christmas Hampers 10th and 11th December: 1st and mass in Knockgraffon are in local pubs, shops and - Billy Acheson (13) and Tom will be at 9pm. the post office. Please show O’Keeffe (21) 34pts. 2nd - your support and buy a Santa visit Adrian Johnson (7) & Liam Tipp FM’s Festive Friday returns for a second year tomorrow, Friday 16th December, in aid the Tipperary ticket. There is also a trailer Santa will visit Ollie’s, New Flynn (11) 33pts. branches of the Irish Red Cross. Join in with the rest of the county and wear your festive fashions to school, load of top quality firewood Inn, on Sunday 18th Weekly turkey singles com- work or around the house. To donate €4 simply text the word “Humanity ”to 50300 on Festive Friday or for the Christmas December at 3pm. This petition –5th to 9th fundraise at your school, business or organisation. A minimum of €3.25 will go to Tipperary branches of Irish raffle.Ticket sellers are Mi- promises to be a great December: 1st - Alex Casey Red Cross. Pictured are Tipp FM staff and local Irish Red Cross members at the launch of Festive Friday 2016. chael Kennedy, Kitty Burke, family day for all with en- (11) 28pts. Cait Lonergan, Clodagh tertainment for parents and family €20. There will change partner Nett Weekly turkey 12 hole Bridge Centre Glavin and Michael Anglim. while Santa works his be light refreshments and Tu rkey: singles continue until to- The '15 Bridge Club held its Draw will take place on magic on the kids. spot prizes. All welcome. 1st Nett - Mary Horan and morrow, Friday 16th club championships re- Christmas Eve. We d d i n g cently, with Deirdre Jo Phelan. 2nd Nett - Maeve December. 12 hole turkey Congratulations to David Devereux and Jackie Mc Creery and Mairead four man champagne Br id ge Byrne and Michelle Downes C LO N M E L Buckley emerging as the O'Donnell. 1st Gross - Eileen scramble takes place this Ardfinnan Community who got married recently. undisputed winners after a Moran and Dan Walsh. 2nd Saturday and Sunday 17th Council committee and Bakers Bar Gross - Mary Forristal and and 18th December. David is the eldest son of Philip Donnelly plays a challenging round of games. community members have Sally Somers. Presentation of prizes for Michael and Kitty Byrne, Christmas show in Bakers Results were as follows: 1st been meeting regularly over '15 Bridge Club on Tuesday the Clonmel Plumbing Knockgraffon. Wishing Bar tonight, Thursday 15th Gross - Deirdre Devereux the last few weeks to dis- 6th December: Christmas hamper and both David & Michelle a December, at 8pm. and Jackie Buckley; 1st Nett cuss Tipperary County 1st Nett - Sean OI'Connor turkey competitions will be long and happy life to- Special guests SonnyCon- - Michael O'Donnell and C ou n c i l ’s plans to put in and Ann Fiuzia. 2nd Nett - held this Saturday 17th geth e r ! dell and Sean Deegan. Tony O'Brien; 2nd Gross - permanent traffic lights on Alice Hally and Sally December at 5pm in the Tickets are €15 from Hearns Liz Binchy and Ann Binchy; the bridge. A bridge sub- Thank you Buckley. 3rd Nett - Nancy c lub h ou s e. H ote l . 2nd Nett - Anne Marie committee was formed and Thank you to all who sup- Barlow and Marion Phelan and Gemma Seniors nine hole scramble met with representatives of ported the Christmas Charity swing Donovan; 3rd Gross - Col- Murphy. 1st Gross - Collette results from Thursday 8th the council recently. They cookery demonstration in dancing lette Moore and Nancy Moore and Nancy Barry. December: 1st - Alex Casey, expressed the local com- the Community Centre, Tipperary Swing Dancers' Barry; 3rd Nett - Mary Far- 2nd Gross - Pat O'Dwyer Tom Renehan, Jimmy Ryan mu n i ty ’ s disapproval of New Inn, in aid of Scoil Christmas charity event in rell and Helen Gale. and Bernard Flood. 3rd 28.3. 2nd - Billy Acheson, such works and demanded Mhuire gan Smál. It was a aid of Tipperary Down Syn- Clonmel Bridge Club Gross Gross - Vivienne Levi and J.P. Murphy, Pat O’Connor that the bridge be restored wonderful night, with lots drome takes place at the Turkey on Monday 21st Liz Joy. 29.8. 3rd - Pat Purcell, Tom to its previous condition of tips for Christmas Coachman in Clonmel from Nove m b e r : O’Keeffe, John Leahy 30.1. with two lanes of traffic. cooking and twists on the 6-8pm on Sunday 18th 1st Gross - William and Joan Learn the violin in 55 played in the competi- Tipperary County Council traditional Christmas fare. December. All welcome. Fogarty; 2nd Gross - Bernie the New Year! tion and a great Christmas did not agree with this. Al- Shane and Kay McGonigle Tucker and Dolores O'Don- Would you like to start party followed that evening. ternative options are now of Mai's at Market Place in Christmas greetings nell; 1st Nett - Peter Lisiak learning how to play the vi- The sixth weekly draw took being explored. Christmas greetings to Cllr. Clonmel made the pre- and Alice O'Connor. olin? All ages catered for. place last Saturday 10th Catherine Carey, her hus- paring and cooking of a '66 Bridge Club Gross One-to-one tuition. Violin December. The numbers GALTEE WALKING band Gerard and their six Christmas feast appear so Turkey on Tuesday 22nd and pre-instrumental les- drawn were 06, 14, 22 and Mary O’R i o rd a n ’s Glenstal children. Wishing you all a easy. All the dishes pre- Nove m b e r : sons available in Clonmel 23. There was no jackpot Loop walk takes place this very happy and peaceful pared were raffled, as were 1st Gross - Dolores O'Don- midweek. Exam preparation winner and there were five Sunday 18 December Christmas, and all the best some spot prizes. Thanks to nell and Joan Fogarty; 2nd also. Contact Clare on matched-three winners. meeting at Murroe school at in 2017. sponsors, members of the Gross - Willie and Kay 0831025669 for more in- Jackpot is now at €1 3 ,9 0 0. 11:15am. There is an option audience who helped with O'Brien; 1st Nett - Mary fo r m at i o n . of attending mass with Santa visit L ad i es the demonstration, the hall Congratulations to the Old Magner and Marian Irish grinds Gregorian Chant in Latin in committee and Parents Congratulations to Jane Glenstal Abbey at 10am Bridge Childrens Choir and Bre n n a n . A final year Irish teaching C ou n c i l . Ronan who won the last after which the monks will the Residents Association Comeragh Bridge Club Nett student with over three turkey of 2016. Also to Anne provide tea/coffee and also Christmas blessing on the family day held re- Turkey on Thursday 24th years experience is available Morrissey, Anna Moloney, an option to go to Crokers L a g ga n s tow n’s 4th annual cently for Santa’s visit and Nove m b e r : to give grinds in the Helen O Donoghue, Mar- Pub Restaurant in Murroe Christmas blessing takes the lighting of the 1st Nett - Carmel Condon Clonmel and surrounding garet Renehan, Jane Ronan, village after the walk for place on Sunday 18 Christmas tree.The boys and Brendan Kenny; 2nd areas, evenings and week- Katherine Morrissey, Mary lunch. Contact Mary on 087 December at 7pm at the and girls once again did us Nett - Vicky Bolger and ends. Guaranteed results. Burke and Helen Doyle who 6 4 1 1 7 9 0. crib. Blessing will take place proud and Santa arrived in Maura Noonan; 3rd Nett - Competitive rates. In all featured in their re- The Winter Solstice night upstairs in the Ball Alley style with lots of goodies for Margaret O'Brien and teacher's or student's home. spective Alliances. walk from Glenbrohane at should it be raining. Cuan the children. Thank you to Mairead O'Donnell; 1st Tel: 086 3573692. Saor will be in attendance. Sean for the lights on the Gross - Mike Burke and Charity céilí 7:30pm on Wednesday 21st All are welcome. tree and to everyone who Tony Hanrahan. Art centre A charity céilí in aid of December, with Ray helped out in any way. The Clonmel Bridge Club Nett The junior section of the South Tipperary Hospice C o l e m a n’s Christmas Day Well done Christmas raffle will be turkey on Monday 28th South Tipperary Art Group Movement and South Tip- walk from Christ the King Congratulations to to Andy held on Wednesday 22nd Nove m b e r : would like to acknowledge perary Parkinson's Support at 10am and Danny Bailey’s and Julia Hennessey, December at 9pm and 1st Nett - Geraldine Lorigan the financial assistance, Group takes place at St. Stephen’s Day walk from Knockgraffon, who won tickets are on sale in Centra and Mary Moloney. 2nd through community and Hillview Sports Complex, Bansha Woods Car Park at €200 in the Tipperary GAA €1 per line. Nett - Brid Burke and Nuala arts grants, from the Arts Clonmel, from 8-11pm on 11:30am. New Year’s Day members November extra O'Connell. 1st Gross - Joan Office, Tipperary Council Wednesday 28th December. sees George Keogh’s first confined draw. Vintage tea and William Fogarty. Council, for the craft and Music by The Johnny Reidy walk of 2017 from Christ the morning '66 Bridge Club Nett Turkey textile workshops that have Céilí Band. Admission €1 0 . King at 10:30am. Fun run/walk Vintage tea morning in aid on Tuesday 29th November: taken place over the last six Rockwell Rover's GAA club of Place4U on Friday 16th 1st Nett - Jo Phelan and Pa- months with professional are organising a 5km fun December from 10am-12.30 tricia Maher. 2nd Nett - tutors Elke Wilson and SEAN TREACY'S GAA run/jog/walk in aid of New BA L LY M ACA R B RY pm. Come and enjoy the Phyl White and Ann Lesley Lynch.. Great work Inn's two primary schools festive atmosphere and Fitzgerald. 1st Gross - Willie was done by the 19 primary Community Alert AG M on St. Stephen's Day. Regis- Takes place Saturday 17th lovely Christmas carols with and Kay O'Brien. section members and the 17 Ballymacarbry Community tration is at 11am in the club December at 6pm in the Transition Year students Comeragh Bridge Centre on senior group members. Alert will hold their AGM house, race starts at clubhouse. All welcome. from the Loreto in Clonmel. Thursday 1st December - There will be a display of tonight, Thursday 15th 11.30am. Adults €7, child €3 December, ayt 8pm in Bal- Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,2016 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 33 S P O RT Send club news and photos to [email protected] LLooccalal ffoooottbbaallerller Clonmel breast cancer LLeeee GGrraaccee ssignignss survivors enjoy dragon boat series in Henley ffoorr GGalalwwaayy UUnitniteedd Clonmel’s Suir Dragon Paddlers, a dragon boat team Carrick-on-Suir central de- of breast cancer survivors fender Lee Grace has signed with their friends and fam- ilies, recently travelled to the for Galway United on a free United Kingdom for the transfer until the end of the Henley Winter Series. 2017 season. The series comprised of The 24-year-old defender four long distance time trials moves to Eamonn Deacy Park over a7km circular race from Wexford Youths, where course along the River he made 49 appearances in Thames,with aturn around twoseasons at Ferrycarrig 24 year old an islandat each end of the Pa rk . central defender c ou r s e. Graceisa product of Car- Lee Grace from The turns and staggered rick United’s academy, im- C a r r i c k- o n - S u i r. start provided exhilarating Suir Dragon Paddlers at the Henley Winter Series. pressing from an early age in a racing forthe 13 dragon boat number of positions across ture for a second time. t i nue s . crews that took part, twoof the park. "Lee is superbplayerwith Galway United finished which consisted of breast waterafterwards to re- told The Nationalist that they Galway United manager a superb attitudeand I can 9th last season with 38 points, cancer survivors. member those who have really enjoyed the experi- Shane Keegan is well ac- only really see his career tra- butGrace is confidentthat A flower remembrance ce- passed away. e n c e. quaintedwith theabilitiesof jectory going in the one direc- the club is going in theright remony also took place on the The Suir Dragon Paddlers past Crehana National School t io n ,” Keegan says. d i re c t io n . pupil Grace, having himself Past Comeragh College in “Last year Galway United introduced the Tipperary Carrick-on-Suir student got off to a flyer and where native toLeague of Ireland Grace is delightedto be given they finished is not a reflec- fo otba l l . the chance to link up with tion on where the club wants The central defender Keegan once more. to be at. They’re going places! Cahir Park Golf Club swapped WaterfordPremier "Galway United areabig Shane Keegan is a big factor in League side Carrick United club going places. Shane that. He’s been telling me for Keegan's Wexford Youths Keegangave me my chance in good things about what the in January 2015 and immedi- the League of Ireland and I'm club want to do and what he ately carved outaplace in the excited to join up with him wantsto do.Galway United is starting eleven as the Youths a ga i n ,” Grace says. where I want to be. embarkedupon atitle-win- “Playing full time football “I know most players don’t ning season inthe First Divi- is what every young player enjoy pre-season, but I’m s io n . wants to do. I enjoyed my two really looking forward to Keeganhad a front-row years at Wexford Youths, but meeting my new teammates. seat to Grace's impressive de- playing full time is where I I’m sure the lads will welcome velopment over the past two want tobe. Galway is alovely me and I can’t wait to get seasons in the league and was city to do it in, so I couldn’t s ta rte d ,” he adds. delighted to secure his signa- turn theoffer down,”he con-

Breda Ryan presenting Joseph Barry with the runners-up prize in the John Ryan Memorial Cup Open Breda Ryan presenting Denis Curtain with third prize Juvenile and senior AGMs take in the John Ryan Memorial Cup Open Singles. Si ng les . place at Rockwell Rovers Rockwell Rovers juvenile assistant secretary Geraldine lish; registrar-TBC; County and senior club AGMswere Cleary forall theirwork over Hurling Board rep- John well attended recently. theyears. At the end of the Hally; County Football Board The following officers day, we are all volunteers and rep - Kevin Barron; West were elected at thejuvenile everyone should work to- Board delegates -Gerry Ryan, AGM: chairman -Paddy gether to make the club work. Kevin Halleyand Jim Joe Cleary;secretary -Conor This year has been a fantastic Dudley; development officer - English; treasurer - Emma year for thejuvenile club as Tom O’Connor (new); school O’Connor; vice chairman - they won sevendifferent liaison officer and al- Gerry Heenan; assistantsec- titles at five different age cohol/substance abuse of- Winners of the recent Open Day at Cahir Park Golf Club, sponsored by Susan Archdeacon from Town And retary -tbc; PRO -Sandra grades. Four of these titles ficer - TBC; intermediate/ County Fethard (l-r): Nora Byrne, lady captain Millie Webb, Susan Archdeacon, Pauline Mulcahy, Jo Fahy and English; delegates to the West have been wonincombina- junior teammanager/se- madam president Imelda Fitzpatrick. Board- Paddy Cleary,Conor tion with ournearneigh- lector sub-committee- PJ English, Cyril O’Gorman and bours Rosegreen GAAclub,” Moloney, MattieCummins, Gerry Heenan; schools li- Paddy Cleary added. Colm Heaney, KieranDurkin aison officer and designated At Rockwell Rovers Senior and John Heaney. officer -tbc; child protection Club AGM on Friday 2 There are various posi- officer - Sandra English. December, the following tions yet to befilled along Not all positions were were either returned or with u/21 and minor man- filled and some must be con- elected: life presidents - Andy ager/selectors. These will be firmed, so the adjourned con- O'Dwyer, PhillyHeaney and confirmed atthe adjourned vention will take place next Andy Moloney(new); pres- m e et i n g . month (date tbc). ident - Jimmy Looby; The club thanked Carmel Chairman Paddy Cleary chairman - Jim JoeDudley; Keating for her work and en- thanked everyone for at- vice chairman - Paddy Cleary; deavourinthe role of club re- tending the meeting and for secretary - John Hally; as- g i s tra r. Madam president Imelda Fitzpatrick, captain Stephen Breda Ryan presenting Tom Whitford with the John their hard work and en- sistant secretary - Conor Eng- Sincere sympathies were Kirwan and Breda Ryan presenting Emmet Leahy with Ryan Memorial Trophy after he recently won the deavour during the year. lish; treasurer -PJMoloney; extended to all the local fam- the prize for Gross in the John Ryan Memorial Cup competition at the end of year celebrations at Cahir “Thanks tooutgoing vice assistanttreasurer -Emma ilies who lost lovedones Open Singles at the end of year celebrations at Cahir Park Golf Club. Last season's captain Stephen Kirwan chairman Tom O’Connor and O'Connor; PRO - Sandra Eng- during the year. Park Golf Club. congratulated Tom on his score of 47 points. 34 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,20 1 6

Want South Tipp Today to cover an event? S P O RT Contact [email protected] or 052-6172500 Tipperary hurlers amongst those honoured at 21st annual Canon Hayes Awards The Tipperary hurlers, Olympic winning Irish rowing team, and racehorse trainers Mouse Morris and TommyStack were among the winners at the 21st annual Canon HayesAwards in Ballykisteen Hoteland Golf Resort on Saturday, December 3. The awards, recognised as being one of the most presti- giousinthe country, were in- augurated in 1996 and over theyears they have grown in i m p o rta n c e. Canon HayesCentre chairman, Martin Quinn began by paying tribute to all who supportedthe awards over the years and under- lined them as a “great celeb- Munster rugby centre Francis Saili ration of sport on a local, Mouse Morris and Ronnie Delany at the Canon Hayes Awards. doing the Haka at the event. county and national basis and that they were unique and the onlyone of theirkind inthe c ou ntr y ”. Martin Quinn presents a special award to Olive Loughnane. There was a great air of cel- ebration at the occasionwith the presence of ambassadors from Romania, Hungary and Israel, along with represent- atives from the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, local authorities, Sport Ire- land, FAIJunior Council and Tipperary Association Dub l i n . 1956 Olympic gold medalist Ronnie Delaney, on the 60th anniversary of his great medal win, was warmly welcomed, along with 2009 Volunteer in Sport winner Peggy 20k world race champion Kennedy with Isabel Olive Loughnane who was up- Tommy Stack receives the Golden Cambie,Tipperary Sports graded to gold recently, and Memory Award from Ronnie Partnership, and Mary Dorgan, New Zealand All Black and D e l a ny. Sport Ireland. Munster rugbycentre Francis Saili who brought the The Abbey CBS team members and principal John Kiely with the Local Canon Hayes Award. house down with aHaka. They all received special 21st presentations chairman Martin Quinn. The National Awardwent to the Olympic winning Irish rowing team, withhigh per- formance director Morten Espersen presentto accept the accolade from Ronnie Delany. The other category nominees were the Irish under 21 European champion show jumping team,which was representedby Chef d'Equipe Comdt. John Led- ingham and teammember Ronán Bunting of TASK Community Care presents the National Award to Munster rugby centre Francis Saili Matt Garrigan, and thethird Morten Espersen, High Performance Director Rowing Ireland, with with Canon Hayes chairman Tipperary Hurler John O'Keeffe with Ronnie Delany and Munster rugby nominee was Team Ireland Ronnie Delany. Martin Quinn. centre Francis Saili. Paralympics who were rep- resentedby Chef de Mission represented on thenight by honours, with school prin- team member Shane Neville Grand National victory at Isabel Cambie ofthe Tip- Denis Toomey and by Tip- selector Shane Stapleton and cipal and Limerick hurling extended thanks to everyone Aintree in 1977. Tommy and perary Sports Partnership perary Paralympic athlete team member Alan Moloney. manager John Kiely ac- that had been involved in his wifeLiz attended, along and Mary Dorganrepres- Peter Ryan. Competing forthe Local cepting the award. sucha successful hurling withTommy's training suc- enting SportIreland. The The County Award went to honours were new TSDL The Outstanding Achieve- year for the county. cessor/son Fozzy. other nominees were Kay Aintree and Irish Grand Na- Premier side Tipperary Town ment Award was presented The Mick Doyle Golden PeggyKennedy fromArd- Cantwell (MoycarkeyCool- tional winning trainer Mouse FC,the county minor football by RonnieDelany tothe All- Memory Award went to finnanladies football wasthe croo AC), Marie Casey(Cahir Morris ahead of Clonmel’s champions from the Galtee Ireland hurling champions classic winning trainer and very popular winner of the Camogie Club), Andrew Sergiu Ciobanu, the best Ir- Rovers/Golden combination, from the Premier County at former champion jump Canon Hayes/Tipperary Fryday (Clonoulty Rossmore ishman at the DublinCity and the All-Ireland 'B' schools senior and minor level. jockey Tommy Stack, who Sports Partnership Volun- GAA), Eibhlis Purcell (Moyne Marathon, and the Tipperary hurling champions Abbey Senior team member John achieved lasting fame when teer in SportAward,re- AC), and BillyPurcell (Moy- senior footballers who were CBS. Abbey CBS claimed the O'Keeffealong withminor he rode Red Rumto his third ceiving her accoladefrom carkey Coolcroo AC). Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,2016 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 35 S P O RT Send club news and photos to [email protected] Conor reflects Two Tipperary trainers win Horse on successes in Racing Ireland Awards

Two Tipperary-based l’Arcde Triomphe.Cham- the boxing ring trainers were among the piontrainer in Irelandonce award winners at the Horse again with117 victories, he Racing Ireland (HRI) Awards wasalso championtrainer in at Leopardstown Racecourse Britain with 13 Group 1 vic- this year last week. Ballydoyletrainer tories alone. Aidan O’Brien wonthe Flat Horse of the Year Minding, Award and was also honoured owned by Derrick Smith, Mrs for his handling of leading John Magnier and Michael three-year-old filly Minding, Tabor, wonfive ofthe seven the winner of the Horse of the Group 1 races she contested Year Award. Fethard-based this year. She was successful Mouse Morris picked up the in the1,000 Guineas at New- Outstanding Achievement market in May and the Epsom Fethard-based Mouse Morris with Award, the onlyaward open Aidan O’Brien won Horse Racing Oaks before taking the Pretty the Outstanding Achievement to public vote. Ireland's Flat Award. Polly Stakesat theCurragh, Awa rd . Guest of honourat thece- the NassauStakes at Good- remony wasMinister of Agri- Maureen Mullins; Out- wood and theQueen Eliza- something that has not been culture, Food and the Marine standing Achievement beth II Stakesat Ascotin done since the1880s. Rogue Michael Creed TD, and guests Award - Mouse Morris; Point- O c tob e r. Angel and Ger Fox won the were welcomed by chairman To-Point Award - Jamie Codd; Mouse Morris wonthe BoyleSports Irish Grand Na- of HRI Joe Keeling. and Racecourse of the Year Outstanding Achievement tional thriller, while just 12 The winners at the 14th Award - Galway Racecourse. Award, which was decided by days later, Rule The World annual awards ceremony Aidan O’Brien won the both the Irish racing media and David Mullins stormed to were as follows:Horse of the Flat Award after a truly re- and fans. He wasnominated victory in the Crabbie’s Year Award -Minding; Flat markable year where he en- for the awardafter he re- Grand National. Award - Aidan O’Brien; Na- joyed 22 Group orGrade 1 markably saddled the winner The award winners re- tional Hunt Award -Willie wins worldwidealong witha of both the Irish Grand Na- ceived bronzetrophies cre- Mullins; Contribution to the 1-2-3 in both the Newmarket tional and theAintree Grand ated by sculptorSiobhan Industry Award - Mrs 1,000 Guineas and the Prix de National in the sameseason – Bu l f i n . Dundrum AC Munster Intermediate and Boys u/9:19th Cathal Conor Ivors finished off 2016 winning the Irish senior title at the IABA Juvenile ‘B’ Cross Country Heney and 31stConor O'Don- Irish Championships in the National Stadium, Dublin. nell. C h a m p i o n s h i ps Girls u/11: 27th Millie Kelly, Ballingarry boxer Conor at senior level in his first at- The Munster Interme- 41st JadeCollins, 42nd Paula Ivors is reflecting on a suc- te m pt . diate Cross Country Champi- Quirke,44th Aisling Decruis This year's last and most onships were held on Sunday and 63rd JessieCollins. The cessful 2016. important competition was 4thDecember in Clarecastle, girls placed 5th club team and The son of John Ivors and the IABA Irish Champion- Co Clare. Four Dundrum AC Millie was on the county team Martina Purcell wasse- ships at the National Stadium athletes took part in the that won bronze. lected forthe Irish boxing in Dublin. The 18 year old won ladies race. First home for the Boys u/11: 24th Ryne Bar- teamat thebeginning of the his preliminary, quarter and club was Linda Groganin 6th gary, 25th Jack Heffernan and Dundrum AC men at the Munster Intermediate Cross Country in Co. Clare year and travelled to semi finalsuntil a“p ote nt i a l place. Lindawas in conten- 45th Tom O'Driscoll. All three pictured with other county members (l-r): PJ Holmes, Michael Moore, Chicago, Illinois, to take on tragedy struck”. The morning tion fora medal upuntil the boys were on the county team Paddy Cummins (Moycarkey Coolcroo AC), Dermot Hayes, Patrick Roche junior Olympic and US na- of his big final, Conor and one last 500m. Next for Dundrum that placed 4th. (Carrick-on- Suir AC) and Jim Halley. tional champion Youssif of his coaches hit a patch of AC was 15th ClaireDevitt, Girls u/13: 14thOrla Ryan, Salee Ala Badi. Conor won iceon theway to his weigh in 27th Martha Quirkeand 28th 68th EugeniaDebaco Medina the bout via second round and their car hit and knocked Mairead Julian. The ladies and 72nd Anna Keane. Orla stoppage, showing his class a wall. Conor got severe whip- combined to win bronze in wason thecounty teamthat against a topinternational lash and a foot injury from the theclub teamevent and they won bronze. o p p o n e nt . crash just hours beforehis also won bronzefor the Jerry Hayesfinished 17th The first major competi- final fight. However, his de- county team, with all four in the boys u/17 contest and tion of 2016 was the Celtic Box termination and resilienceto making up the county team. won gold on the county team. Cup in Dungarvan when compete outweighed the First home for Dundrum boxers from all over the world earlier event and he went on AC inthe men’s race was19th Fit4Life Templemore 5k competed against each other to win the Irish senior title. DermotHayes, 33rdMichael over the course of one Past Scoil Ruáin in Kil- Moore, 34thJim Halleyand The Fit4lifeTemplemore Dundrum AC ladies at the Juvenile weekend. Conor retained his lenaule studentConor 37th PJ Holmes. The men's 5k was held on Sunday4th Dundrum AC's Kate Ferncombe, B and Intermediate Cross Country 64kg title, leaving the Déise credits his successes this year team was 6th club and all four December. Gareth Orla Ryan, Lorna Ryan and Shane in Co. Clare. Back l-r: Mairead County with theCelticBox to his coaches at Thurles athleteswere on thecounty McGlincheyhad a superb Buckley at the National Cross Julian, Linda Grogan, Martha Cup forthe second consec- Boxing Club, his father, Alex team that finished 4th. race to win in a personal best Country Championships in Quirke and Claire Devitt. Front: utive year. Boyd,Danny Grahamand The Munster Juvenile ‘B’ time of 16:35, taking 18 Abbotstown, Dublin. Nollaig Kilmartin and Paula Quirke. 2016 was Conor’s first year Danny Coppinger for all of Cross Country Champion- seconds off of his previous competing at senior leveland their advice and guidance. shipswere held in conjunc- personal best. of 2,000 participants. only Dundrum AC athlete to his first national boutswere Speaking to South Tipp tion with theIntermediate Clonmel AC 4k race series complete all six ofthe races, at the Munster Senior Cham- Today, the Law &Taxation at Championships on the day. Waterford AC half marathon coming 9th in 15:46. pionship.Since winning the Limerick Institute of Techno- Girls u/9: 9th Roisin The WaterfordAC half Race 6 of the Clonmel AC Celtic Box Cup, Conor moved logy added: “I’vehad a lotof Ferncombe, 12th Sophie marathon was held on Sat- 4k series was held on Wed- F i t 4 L i fe up in weight to 69kg,facing ups and downs this year, but Moynihan, 28th Ruby Kelly urdaythe 3rdofDecember. nesday 30th November. It was Fit4Life finishes up to- high end competition at in a it was great to finish the year and 29th Emma Kingston. The conditions were ideal for thefinal race of thepre- night, Thursday15th different class. Buthedidn’t on a positive note with the The girls won silver in the running, with cool temperat- Christmas 4k race series and December, and return after lose momentum, securing Irish senior title.” club team eventand all were ures. Dundrum AC’s Teresa funds raised went to 5 Steps the ChristmasHolidays on the Munster Championship on the county team that won O'Connor finished in 1:43:45 to Living Well WithDe- Monday 9th January. b ro n ze. and placed 555th out of a field mentia. Donal Keane was the 36 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, D ec e m be r 15 ,20 1 6

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