Co. Tipperary Senior Final Match Programme 1986 MEAN FOMHAIR 28, 1986 CLARAN LAE JOHN MAHER - REFEREE Minor Final 2.00 p.m. John Maher trom the Boherlahan - Dualla MOYCARKEY club will to-day be refereeing his first County BORRIS v. Senior Hurling Final. John has been TOOMEVARA refereeing since 1975 and has officiated at games 01 all levels in Mid Tipperary, including Referee: Willie Barrett, Cion mel two Senior hurling finals. Based in Dublin, John has also refereed many Dublin and Senior Final 3.30 p.m. Leinsler Colleges' games. BORRISOLEIGH v. John halls from a family with a long association with the GAA. His lather, Martin, KILRUANE MacDONAGH better known to hurling followers as Sonny. played at lull forward lor Tipperary, winning Referee: John Maher, Boherlahan All-Ireland medals in 1949-50-51 . Both 01 John's grandfathers achieved All-Ireland honours - Jack Maher in 1898 and William WILLIE BARRETT O'Owyer (Iirst Chairman 01 the West Board) in 1916. Jack Maher was a brother of the Willie Barrett of Ardfinnan. who has charge of Tubberadora captain Mickey. the County Minor Hurling Final, is one 01 the John is looking forward to his first County county's most 9J1:perlenced young referees Senior Final la-day and hopes it will be in the and a man quickly establishing a big best tradition of TIpperary hurling, abounding reputation lor himself. Willie is also actively in skill, endeavour and sportsmanship. involved 81 administrative level in the Association, and is a member of the County Board.

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::::}}:::~:~~:::~~~~~~ .;~;~~ .. LEAGUE FIXTURES :; Antrim v. Tlppera':Y :; Oct. 12 ...... Tipperary v. LaOIS This Official prodUCed by T programme is :.•••..:~ . ::•••• .: Oct.Nov .26 9 ...... : .• : .. :. .. TipperaryKerry v. Tipperary v. Meath G.A.A. ClUb an h~rles Sarslields : ••. Nov. 23 ...... Tipperary v. Dublin Pupils 0' Thur1e~'S l rjbul&d by the Dec. 7 ················ w~tertord v. Tipperary d~eply indebted C.B.S. We are :.;. Feb. 22 ...... Tipperary v. Mayo 'flbulors who . 10 Our COn_ :;:;. Mar. 8 ...... Iheir talents a ~I ... e so freely of of Our co~m~ to the members Compile the p'agee who helPed illl: ;~t~~~~G~~:::~:pe;;ZI~~~~~;~~~ ramme. 3 great thought to the fact that we have not won commilment from all players on the panel. a Munster SCll ior title since 1971. Our supporters, rather than being critical at In the under-age grades the county has becll all times, should have confidence in, and very succcSllful and many Tipperary people encour-.. ge players, learn manager and be lieve that a senior hurling title mUSt be sckctors. We arc also oonsciCius of the fact that around the COfller. officialdom will be criticised when we arc not 1 think, however, that while it is impl"l"ative successful, but all our teams are adequately to continue promoting our g"dmes at all levels, catercd for at all times, and County Board and hopefully wi n nin~ tilles, we should take a have and will provide the necessary resources • se rious look at the method 01 lurming our and facilities for preparation and success of scnior hurling championship. It is my opinion ou r tcam$. that we have too man} teams who are Senior In recent years our hurling pride has bet:n in name only, contesting the championships, badly dented, but with proper dedication • and we should revert to the old system of from our players, support and encouragement "Knock Out" chantpionships in all division for them, and those in charge, I feel that the wi th the divisional champions contesting the long awaited and much desired breakthrough county semi-finals. Teams should have 10 be lllay be around the corner. All of uscall playa fu ll y prepared for first round games and the pan and make a contribution towards this championship would be keenly contested from ell.bn and I si ncerely ask you to do so. the outse t and should be of much more bencfit A5 you depart the !iCenC" today 1 trust you to sclectors to get the type of player required enjoyed your visi t toStmp!e Stadium and that for i\ lunster championship hurling. our games will continue to have your full Our priority at thc moment on the hurling 5UppO rt at all ti mes, and br 'fOUf scene must bc to win division 2 of the National encouragement that the you th of your locality League. our fixtures' programme has been will at a ll times give their first allegiance to the geared so Ihat all players will be available fo r Gaelic Athletic Association. scie<:tion for first round League games. Go raibh maith agaibh go}Cir. • However, 10 have suecess we must have the MICHEAL 6 LABHRAI UllllO$t in discipline, dedication aud Cot!w.oirlt(JCh

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HE meeting of All·lreland club them to success on more than one champions, Kilruane MacDonagh occasion when deleat seemed Tand Borrisoleigh in loday's imminent 01 course, they have to line county senior hurling final has aU the out to-day WIthout Olnny Cahill, so • ingredients 01 a classic confrontation unlortunately inJured in the semi-final, and should be an encounter well but they have quality players in reserve worthy of a county final. to lill in as they bid to add to the Were one to be predicting back in championships won in '77, '78, '79 and • March the clubs mosllikely to figure in last year. the closing stages of the championship The records lavour Kilruane both of these sides would be MacOonagh as they have twice beaten mentioned. and rightly so, as theif Borrisoleigh in important games this records and the quality of the players year, initially in the North league linal, they have available to them are of the and more recently in the North highest calibre. championship semi-final. That is an Kilruane MacOonagh have gone encounter which Borrisoleigh should through two years of intensive hurling, lind as a great source of motivation as losing only one game - a North the humiliation suffered in that game division league encounter to lorrha greally stung club pride. earlier this year, and this speaks With Tipperary longing for the break­ volumes for the consistency of a side through at senior inter-county level, which has done Tipperary proud by and the emphasis initially on putting winning the All-Ireland hlle atclub level the strongest possible leam in the lield lor the county tor the first time since for the league campaign, which begins Roscrea's triumph back in '71. in two weeks' time against Antrim, Borrisoleigh, on the other hand, are tollowers will be looking with great something of an enigma. The talent at intereslto today's game for the players their disposal is the envy 01 other clubs, to provide the leadership for the and individually lew clubs in the Tipperary recovery. country, not just in Tipperary, could stand lour-square with them, but Mention has been made of Dinny collectively they have Irequently Cahill's absence, but a thought should experienced great diHiculty in getting also be spared for Borrisoleigh's their act together when it matters most. Timmy Delaney, a stalwart of the club Yel, they have won two Tipperary for years, and going as well as ever this titles in the eighties, in 1981 when they year until a severed tendon in the North beat Roscrea and in 1983 when they semi-final against Kilruane overcame Loughmore-Castleiney and MacDonagh ruled him out of hurling for to-day they are seeking their sixth the remainder of the year. Hopefully, pennant to add to those won in '49, '50 Timmy will soon be back in action and '53. Undoubtedly, they have the again in th e maroon jersey. players to do it; the question is, have All in all, It promises to be a hectic they the determination? final, and while KiJruane have the No one questions Kilruane doubtful distinction of being favourites, MacOonagh's determination, and it is a Borrisoleigh would make worthy lacet of their game which has carried champions. Kilruane MacDonagh Pen-Pictures

Ger William.: Age 29. The youngest 01 lour Tony Sheppard: Age 30. Captain 01 the side brothers In the learn. One 01 lour members 01 Holder 01 lour county and live Nonh senior the side to hold county u·21 medals in both hurling medals. Winner 01 numerous under hurling and football. A member 01 the 1978 age honours. Represented Tipperary at u- Junior hurling learn Sfores Assistan,. 21 level. Company Rep. Jim William.: Age 34 Represented Tipperary John Cahill: Age 28. captain ollhe 1978 u-21 In senior hurling and in minor. u· 21 and hurling leam which look divisional honours. • senior football. Captained the 1978 senior Played junior hurling lor Tipperary. Haulage hurling team to coonty honours Holder of a Contractor. natJonalleague medal Denl. O'Meara: Age 34. Captain 01 the 1975 Eamonn O'Shea: Age 31. Represented senior lootball learn which look county Tipperary in u.21 and senior hurling. Had the hOJlours and also captained the lirst 01 the honour 01 leading the MacDonaghs to their lour In a row county u-21 hurting teams In first county title in 1977, Carpenter. 1973. Has manned the edge of the square Paddy WIlliam,: Age 37. Uning out in his for hiS club smce 1975. Heating Contractor. nineteenth season at senior level lor his Seamus Gibson: Age 23. Complellng Ns club. Played lor Tipperary at minor. u-21 second season in senior grade. Son 01 and senior level. Captained Tipperary 10 Jimmy Gibson, one 01 Mac Oonagh's National league victory In 1979. All-Star greatest centre-backs. Creamery Employee. replacemenl in 1979. Telecom Elfeann Mlchaltl Hogan: Age 31 . Captain of the Employee. VictOrious u-21 hurling side 01 1975. A Philip Quinlan: Age 28. Played his first senior member of the 1978 junior hurling team game in 1980. Holder 01 county medals In which look county honours. Agricultural u-21 hurling and rootball and junior hurling Adviser. Clerical Officer. Jim O'Meara: Age 31 Has played minor. u.21 Joe 8anaghan: Age 25. Holder 01 county u.21 and senior hurling lor Tipperary, Holder 01 lootball medal. Made hiS debut on senior lour county u21 hurling medals. One of teo team in 1980. Stores ASSistant. players on the team to hold lour county and Pal Quinlan: Age 22. Holder or county u-21 five north senior hurling medals. Telecom lootball medal and All-Ireland seven-a-side Eireann Employee. trophy. Farmer. Gilbert Williams: Age 32. Represented Paul Mulcahy: Age 20. Represented Tipperary in minor, u-21 and senior hurling TIpperary In minor hurling. Student. Captain of the 1971 hurling team which took Ned Darcy: Age 20. Came on to the senior county honours. Also captain 01 the aU­ team in 1983. Ireland seven-a-side winning team in David Quinlan: Age 18. A member 01 this centenary year. Pnmary Teacher. year's Tipperary minor team. Student. Enda Hogan: Age 28. Represented Tipperary Tom Kmackey: Age 18. Captain ot 1985 minor in minor, u-21 and senior hurling. Holder 01 learn. Student. All-Ireland u-21 and minor medals. Farmer. John Quinlan: Age 31 . Winner 01 county Seamus Hennelsy: Age 30. Was the youngest medals in senior lootball. Junior hurling and MacDonagh's player ever to appear In North u-21 hurling. Creamery Employee. final at the age 01 17 in 1973. Represeoted Sean Wlltlaml: Age 22. Played FitzgibbOn Tipperary in minor, u-21 and senior hurling. Cup lor U.C.G. this year. Teacher. The second member 01 the side to hold lour Eamon i Age 18 Won Munster medal u-21 hurling medals. Farmer. With Nonh 1984 Student. I Best wishes to Borrisoleigh from

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9 Borriso/eigh Pen-Pictures Noalie Maher: Age 34. Occupation: Asst. hurling medal 1979. In 1979, Gerry was also Accountant Noelie won Kirmane Cup. a member of the Tipperary senior hurling Croke cup and Corn Phadraig hurling team and won a National League medal and j medals with Templemore C.B.S. in 1966: was a member of the panel which won the North Tipperary and County Hurling Medals Ford Open Draw senior hurling tournament in 1972. 1973, 1976, 1981 and 1983,andlwo in 1985. He is a brother of Timmy. County Senior Hurling Medals in 1981 and Bobby Ryan: Age 25. Occupation: Farmer. • 1983. Bobby has won four Munster Colleges' Michael Ryan: Age 26. Occupation: Farmer. hurling medals between 1974 and 1977 Michael won Harty Cup and All-Ireland before winning the historic Harty Cup and Colleges' medals With T emplemore C.B.S. in All - Ireland Colleges' medals with 1978; Aice Cup (Munster Underl4) 1974, Templemore C.B.S. in 1978. With the County Corn Phadraig (Munsler Under lS'h) 1975 team he has won two Munster and AII­ and 1976 medals with the same school: Ireland Under21 hurling medals in 1980and North Tipperary Junior hurling medal 1976 1981,plusa Ford Open Orawseniorhurling and Senior hurling medals in the same medal in 1985. He was captain of the division in 1981 and 1983. He has also won Tipperary senior hurling team that "(as two County Senior hurling medals in 1981 defeated by Cork in that never to be and 1983. In addition, Michael has won two forgotten Munster Final on the 15th July. Munster and All-Ireland Under 21 medals 1984. at Semple Stadium - Centenary Year. with Tipperary in 1980and 1981 . Bobby has also won two North senior Timmy Stapleton: Age 29. Occupation: Sales hurling and county medals in 1981 and Rep_ Timmy has won three North Tipperary 1983. Bobby was an All-Star replacement in senior hurling medals in 1976. 1981 and the catrott's senior hurling team in 1985and 1983; two County Senior hurling medals in had the distinction of louring America. 1981 and 1983. Timmy has also played Francis Collins: Age 24. Occupation: Archi- senior hurling for Tipperary and, in fact, was tect While Francis might be considered asa Captain of the Tipperary team in the newcomer to the team. he has served with MunsterChampionship In 1982. distinction on juvenile, minor and Under 21 Francis Spillane: Age 36. Occupation: Hotel sides. He won North senior hurling and Manager. Francis has won two North Senior County medals as a member of the Sortis­ hurling medals and two County senior oleigh. panel in 1983. hurling medals in 1981 and 1983, and was Aidan Ryan: Age 21 . Occupa/ion:Carpenter/ ­ Captain 01 the team in 1983. He has also Joiner. Aidan won a Rice Cup medal with won a North Tipperary and County hurling Templemore C.B.S. in 1978. an U- t6 Under 21 medals in 1969; North Tipperary Munster hurling championship medal with junior hurling medal in 1978, North Tipperary in 1981 : an All-Ireland Richard Siakelum: Age 24. Occupation: minor hurling medal with Tipperary in 1982. Teacher. Richard has won two North He won an All-Ireland Under 21 hurling Tipperary senior hurling and County medals medal in 1985 and also won North Tipperary in 1981 and 1983. Richard wasa member of senior hurling and county medals as a the Tipperary Under 21 hurling team which member 01 the Sorrisolelgh team in 1983. won the Munster Finat in 1984, but Aidan Is a brother of Bobby. unfortunately were defeated in the AII­ Philip Kenny: Age 24. Occupation: Insurance Ireland final. He has also been a member of Clerk. Philip. another product Irom the the Tipperary senior hurling panel since Templemore C.B.S. teams. won an AII­ 1985. Ireland minor hurf ing medal with Tipperary G8f1')' Stapleton: Age 27, Occupation: Hard­ in 1980. Philip was a member of the ware Assistant. Gerry won three North Tipperary Under 21 hurling teams which senior hurling medals in 1976. 1981 and won the Munster Finals in 1983 and 1984. 1983: two County senior hurling medals in He has also won two North senior hurling 1981 and 1983; an All-Ireland Under 21 and county medals In 1981 and 1983. '0 Noel O'Dwyer; Age 37. Occupation: Sales school, At club level. he won one North and Manager Noel, the veleran of the learn. has County hurling Under 21 medals In 1969, won one Munster and All-Ireland senior Itve North senior hurling medals in 1972, hurling medals on the last occasion 1973, 1976,1981 and 1983, and two County Tipperary won the All-Ireland In 1971 He hurlin9 medals In 1981 and 1983. has also won one National League medal," Brendan Kenny: Age 35 Occupation; Baker 1979, two Olreachtas medals In 1970 and Brendan won a Rice Cup hurling medal With 1972.1'110 Railway cup medals With Munster Templemore C.B.S. in 1969 and a Corn In 1970 and 1976and two AU-Ireland seven· Phadralg hurflng medal in 1971 At club a-side medals in 1976 and 1978. The year level he has won live North senior hurlin9 • 1981 wesagreatyearforNoelashewonlhe medals In 1972. t973, 1976, 1981. 1983 and "Man 01 the Match" award for his display In two County hurling medals in 1981 and the County Final and also the "Player 01 the 1983. • Year" sponsored by the Nenagh Guardian. Tommy O'Dwyer. Age 35. Occupation' PO. In the 1983 county linal Noel also won the Employee. Tommy, like his brother Noel. is a "Man of the Malch ~ award, Noel had the long serving member 01 the Borrisolelgh dlstlnctlon WIlt! the other members of the team. At club level, Tommy has won Nonh Tipperary team in March, 1972, of paying a and County Under 21 medals In 1969, live Visit to San Francisco to play 8xhibibOn Nonh senior hurling medals in 1972. 1973, gamesagalnsllhe Carroll's AII·Stars This is 1976,1981 and 1983, two County medals in Noel's twentieth consistent year playing 1981 and 1983 hurling for his native club. Timmy Delaney: Age 36. Occupation. : Age 18. Occupation: Stu· National Teacher. Timmy has given dent Conor, a novice on the team, but his outstanding service to the Borrisoleigh record to date has been Quite impressive. In club, both on and off Ihe field and would be 1984. Conor was a member 01 the North an auto malic choice lor to-day's game only Tipperary Under 16 Munster hurlln9 for an unfortunate leg Inlury suffered in the champions. He was also a member 01 the first hall 01 the North Tipperary semi-final Borris-Ueigh team that won North and agamst Kilruane Timmy won an All-Ireland County minor 'B' medals In 1985. Under 21 hurling medal m 1967. At club Brian Kenny: Age 23. OccupallOn: Teacher level. he has won North and County Under Brian, another newcomer to the team, won a 21 medals in 1969, !ille North senior hurling Rice Cup (Under 14) hurling medal With medals in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1981 and 1983, Templemore C.B.S. in 1978. He became a two County meda!s in 1981 and 1983. current member 01 the Borrisoleigh hurling Timmy has played In every position on the team durlng the 1985 campaign. team and this year is his twentieth John McGrath: Age 22. Occupation: A.I. Offi­ consecutive year playing senior hurling with cial. John won a Rice Cup (Under 14) hurling his native club medal With Templemore C.B.S. in 1978. In 1985 he won Munster and Alt-ireland John Joe Maher: Age 19, Occupa',on:Farmer John Joe is plaYing in the senior grade lor medals With Tipperary In the Under·21 the first time this year He was a member 01 hurling grade. At club level he won two the Sorrisoleigh team that won Nonh and North senior hurling and County champion­ Coonty minor 'B' medals in 1985, ship medals In 1981 and 1983. • John Glasheen: Age 19 Occupation: Mineral Michael Coen: Age 37. OccupatIOn: Fitter! Water Factory Employee. John is playmg m Welder Contractor. Michael has won one the senior grade also lor the lirstllme thiS • Olreachtas medal in 1972. In the same year year. He was also a member of the BorrlS­ he was a member of the Tipperary senior neigh team thai won North and County hurling team which won the Garryowen Cup minor 'B' medals In 1985, In the Wembley Tournament. At club level. John Ryan: Age 19. Occupation: Student. Michael has won five senior divisional John is also playing In the senior grade lor medals In 1971, 1973, 1976, 1981, t983 and Ihe first time thiS year. He also was a three county medals in 1971, 1981 and 1983. member of the Bomsolelgh team that won Timmy Ryan: Age 35. Occupation; Farmer North and County minor '6' medals In 1985. Timmy won a Croke Cup hurflng medal With Joe Hartdnl; Age 26. Occupat,on. A.I. Official Templemore c.as. in 1964 and a Kinnane Joe is. 8 newcomer to the panel, thiS being Cup hurling medal in 1966 With the same his first year playing With the club. " BORRISOLEIGH

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(1) N.6 Meachair 1140el Maher (2) (3) (4) M. 6 Fiain T. Mac Anshaifl 0.6 Spealain Mick Ryan (Capt.) Timmy Stapleton Francis Spillane (5) (6) (7) R.5takelum G. Mac Anshaill R. 6 Aiain Richard Stakelum Gerry Stapleton Bobby Ryan (8) (9) A. 6 Rlain P. 6 CoUeain Aidan Ryan Francis Collins (10) (11) (12) P. Mac Cionnaith N. 6 Duibhir C. Siakelum Philip Ken ny Noel O'Dwyer Conar Stakelum

(13) (14) (15) B. Mac Cionnaith S. Mac Craith M. 6Cadhain Brian Kenny John McGrath MickCoen

Subs: (16) Timmy Ryan, (17) Brendan Kenny, (18) Tommy O'Dwyer, (19) Timmy Delaney, (20) John Joe Maher, (21) John Glasheen, (22) John Ryan. (23) Joe Harkins.

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(Black & White) (1 ) A. Mac Aoire Tony Sheppard (Capt) (2) (3) (4) s. 6 Cathail 0 . 6 Meara S. MacGib John Cahill Denis O'Meara Seamus Gibson (5) (6) (7) M. 6 h6ga;n S. 6 Meara S. Mac Uilliam Michael Hogan Jim O'Meara Giltert Williams

(8) (9) S. 6 Banaghan E. 6hOgain Joe Banaghan Enda Hogan

(10) (11 ) (12) G. Mac Uilliam S. Mac Uilliam Eamon 6Se Jerry Williams Jim Williams Eamon O'Shea (13) (1 4) (15) P. 6 Caoi i'leallilin P. Mac Uilliam P. 6 Caoineallain Pat Quinlan Paddy Williams Philip Quinlan

Subs: (16) Seamus Hennessy, (17) David Quinlan, (18) Ned Darcy, (19) Sean Williams, (20) Ailbe Hogan. (21) Donal Treacy. (22) Paul Mulcahy, (23) Eamon Kirby, (24) John Quinlan, (25) Tom Killackey, (26) Denis Cahill (inj.). "The 'Cocks' of the North Rule the Roost" HIS is a headline from lhe Tipperary would attend the match parading around Star on the week after the County the field with the proud and colourful TFinal in 1950. The "Cock" has been "Cock" by his side. synonymous with Borris-Ileigh since both In fact. the bird was so well trained that clubs in the Parish united in 1948. In the when Borris·lleigh would get a major specially designed crest for fhis the score, the "Cock" would take flight from Centenary Year of the Club the "Cock" is his sideline seat to display his delight in the • proudly displayed on same. only way he knew! Naturally, confusion There arll a number of stories as to the and bedlam would range on occasions and origin of the "Cock", but for the purpose sideline officials and referees are reported of this arlide the reader can lake to have "shook in their boots" as Paddy's whichever explanation he chooses. The "Cock" did his 'War Dance' on the field of most modern definition is thai on play. achieving unity in 1948, the Borris-lleigh The "Cock", therefore, has been the players were so proud Ihal they would symbol of the Borris·lleigh dub down the strut confidently. regardless of the years and traditionally he has laken his opposition, on to the playing field - like "rightful place" at each major match that "Bantam cocks". The purists and local the dub has been involved in. For those historians would disagree in "cacophony" who are interested, suffice is it 10 say the with this explanation, pointing out that its "Centenary Cock" wilt be in attendance at origin is .from those fearful days of the tooday's game. faction fights, betwe€n rival parishes or within the parish. Whichever explanation you wish to accept is a matter purely for Best wishes to each individual. Mention of the "'Cock" and its Toomeuara Minors association with the Borris-Ileigh club would nol be complete without reference to the man who displayed the "Cock" to from the ultimate in what is referred to as the 'Golden Era' of the dub between 1948 and 1955/56. The man in question was Paddy D'Arcy. a small shopkeeper who resided in McDonnell's his business premises beside lIeigh Church, who on the days of matches in which Borris·IJeigh were laking part would Bar &Lounge be selling badges of the dub colours only, with a picture of each player or the player of your choice on same. Incidentally, these Gortagarry badges are now coUectors' items within the parish and anyone with a full set can consider him or herself in the "millionaire" or "miltionairess" class. Paddy's Looking forward to an "assistant" when selling the Borris·l!eigh colours was the "Cock" resplendently enjoyable Senior Final dressed up in the Club colours. With fl14I business for the day complete, Paddy 14 TOOMEVARA

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16 TOOMEVARA MINOR TEAM T is a rather strange fact in Toome· equaliser In the replay, playing WIth vara's hurling history that the dub fourteen men in the second half, to win Ihas never won a county minor hurling narrowly. title. County Championships have been Old rivals, Kilruane MacDonagh, faced won by learns from IhecJub in every grade them in the North final, which was a of hurling from under-twelve to senior thriller, with Toomevara retaining their level. North title by the minimum margin. The non-appearance of Toomevara's Toomevara's opponents in Ihe county name in county minor hurling records is semi·final were Clonoulty, with whom they the spur which drives this year's minor had an old score to sellie since 1981. team to fill that one vacancy in the records Clonouity were a formidable force with of a proud hurling duh. which to be reckoned, but were unable to T oomevara appeared in the County stem the onward surge of the young minor hurling final of 1981 bUI were 'Greyhounds'. defeated by Clonoulty in a fine game. This Toomevara minor team has been The North Tipperary minor hurling together as a unit since il was defeated in championship was run on a league system, an under-twelve county final by 51. Mary's, from which T oomevara emerged to meet Clonmel, in 1980. It won a county under­ RoseTea in the semi-final. RoseTea had fourteen title in 1982 and was beaten in an already beaten Toome in a league win. under·sixteen North Tipperary final by There have been many epic struggles Roserea in 1984. So, it has arrived in le­ between these two clubs al under-age level day's county final eager for success, eager through the years and this game was no 10 make history for T oomevara and take exception, ending in a draw in a Titanic its place in the roll of honout of COunly struggle, wilh T oorne snatching the minor hurling champions.

1886: The first County Board was formed 1926l The follow ing Cads were in charge at in December, 1886. J. K. Bracken, ~. Board affairs; J. Leahy (chainnani; Templemore, was elected president Wedgcr Meagher (sec retary); vicco and was assisted by the following: Pal c hairman Frank ~h'Cralh; w. Hoctor, Nenagh, vice-president; E. M. O'Dwyer, Tim Clason, J . Walsh, Nenagh, secretary; F. R. I>.lcLoughney (treasurer). Thl" Moloney, Nenagh, treasurer; committee wascompriscd ofR. r..IaSOIl, committee: Pat O'Brien, Nenagh; J. Cleaan,J.J. Ha)·es,J. Campbdl,J.J. Hugh Ryan, Thurles; John Cullinane, Callanan, M. Moylan, R. Nealon, J. Bansha; John Hackett, Fethard. Conway, P. Kenncd)', P Henness)', J.. Shelly, r Regan, E. Duhy, E. 1896: Mr. Pat McGrath 01 Tipperary was Cummins, Rev. H. Synon, M. Dargan. Co. Chairman. The Annual Congress reduced the value of a goal to three The Tipl>crary hurling learn SC:I off on points. Co. S.H. Semi·linals: Suir View a lourof America. 5-8, Ctodaigh Rangers 3-10; I>.loycarke)" defeated Uohcrlahan 6-4 Tubberadora 2-5, Horse and Jockey 10 4-2 in Ihe championship final. The' 0-5. Tubberadora defeated SuirView g'.tme was played 3t Thurles in ~Iay in the linal 4·8 to 2·2. This game was 1927. The American 10UI' was Ihc rcason played in Tipperary. for Ihe delay.

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TOOMEVARA (Green & Yellow) (1) C. Mac Cormaic Kevin McCormack (2) (3) (4) • S. Guerin S. de Bhrislan S. Frend Joe Guerin Seamus Brislane George Frend (5) (6) (7) C. 6 Fearghail M. 6 Meara C. 6 Dubhslaine Kieran Farrell Michael O'Meara Kevin Delaney

(8) (9) 0 . 6 Meara S. 6 Cinneide Declan O'Meara Joe Kennedy (10) (11) (12) S. 6 hAbhartaigh M. de Bhrislan M. 6 Nolain George Haverty Martin Brislane Michael Nolan (13) (14) (15) S. Galbhin M. ORiain L. 0 Cearbhail John Galvin Michael Ryan Bill Carroll

Sub. : (16) MIchael Delaney, (17) Tommy Carroll, (18) Liam Hogan, (19) William Ryan, (20) Joe Ryan. (21) Michael Ryan. (22) Paul Delaney.

wo of Tipperary's old hurling years, and it Is from this success that clubs, Moycarkey-Borris and they hope that honours at minor and TToomevara, meet in this year's aduillevel will follow. Already, the signs minor hurling final, a game that should are there that this will happen as this be a fitting curtain-raiser to the senior year Toome contested the North senior decider. hurling final against Kilruane. Last year , Both clubs recenlly marked their they won the county under-21 hurling centenaries with the publication of club title and all the signs are that histories, but there is one important Toomevara will be a team to watch in difference gOing into this final: the future. Toomevara have never won a county Of course, Moycarkey-Borris are no championship in this grade and they strangers 10 success at all levels of the will be hoping that this, their third time gameand they have on three previous appearing in the final, time they will occasions won the counly make the breakthrough. championship in this grade. Their tast Toomevara have enjoyed tremend­ success was in 1983, but they were ous success at juvenile level in recent also triumphant in '68 and in '72 and " MOYCARKEY-BORRIS (Red and Yellow) (' ) E. de Burea (Henry Bourke) (2) (3) (4) T. 6 Riain T. 6 Flanagain M. de Paor (Thomas Ryan) (Thomas Flanagan) (Martin Power) (5) (6) (7) L. 6 Lanagain A. de Burea M.6hAodha (Billy Lanigan) (Andrew Bourke, capt.) (Michael Hayes) (8) (9) B. 6 Meachair E. 6 Donghaile (Brian Maher) (Eamonn Donnelly) (11) ('2) M. de Burea P. 6 Cathail P. 6 Duibhir (Michael Bourke) (Pat Cahill) (Philip O'Dwyer) ('3) ('4) ('5) 0 . 6 Meachair S. de Cass M. 6 Buachalla (Dermot Maher) (John Cass) (Michael Buckley)

Sub •• : (16) Declan Cullagh; (17) Ken Higgins: (18) J. J. Maher, (19) Paul Moore; (20) Ken Ralph; (21) Edward Donnelly; (22) Mark Ryan. Selectors: Seamus Ryan. Billy Ryan, Martin Ayan Ill, Robert Hayes, Dan Bergin. Trainer/ coach: Noel Purcell.

they have come through this year's Toomevara, with county minors campaign In most impressive fashion. Michael Nolan and Michael O'Meara in In the Mid final. they overcame last their ranks. are many people's year's county champions, Thurles favourites and they will be hoping that Sarslields. and in the county semi-final these, along with Joe Kennedy, George they deleated St Mary's (Cion mel). who Frend, Declan O'Meara, Martin were beaten county finalists last year. Brislane and Paul Madden will pave Toomevara's path to the linal was not the way lor the club's first triumph in without Incident, and they got the better this grade. , 01 Kilruane MacDonagh in the North final before eliminating Clonoulty- Moycarkey-Borris are an extremely Rossmore at the county semi-final well balanced outfit with not a weak stage. Toome also won the North title link in the side. They are particularly last year but they lost to Sarsfields in strong along the middle and will look to the county semi-final. Andy Bourke. Thomas Flanagan, Pat l to be a most invigorating contest Eamon Donnelly to carry them to glory. :;:;:;:;::: r::\\:(((:t::ttt:mm:::::::::::mm::m::m:m:::::::m:::::::m:):):=:::r::rr:::=:))))))ff::=::::::::r:::=;:: Best wishes to the four teams from •

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21 HEN Moycarkey- Borris under- of Robert, minor selector and club senior 18 hurlers take the field in Semple hurler. W Stadium to-day they will be T o·day's opponents will be no strangers maintaining a great record for the Mid­ to each other as Moycarkey-Borris beat • Tipperary club of contesting some County Toomevara in the 1983 Uj 14 county final Tipperary hurling final since 1982. ThaI and this selection includes Thomas year the seniors won the senior crown, Flanagan, Henry Bourke, Billy Lanigan, t with the minors successful in 1983, the Michael Hayes, Dermot Maher, Brian following year the seniors were back 10 Maher, J. J. Maher, Ken Ralph and take centenary honours, while last year it Eamonn Donnelly from that occasion in was the turn of the intermediates to T emplemore. contest and win a counly final. But past meetings or records will mean This afternoon the dub's minors will be little this afternoon when those two bidding for a fourth such title bemg (amous dubs of Tipperary Gaeldom meet successful in 1968, 1972 and 1983. Mid to decide the destination of Tipperary minor titles were won in 1968, '69, 1972, minors' honours for 1986. Both sides have 1976, 1981, 1983 and this season. reached the final on merit and Moycarkey· Captain of this afternoon's side is Borris followers will be hoping that this centre-back Andrew Bourke, a Thurles young side - nine are eligible for next year • C.B.5. Harty player and considered most - win respond to the urgings of trainer unlucky not to make this year's Tipperary Noel Purcell and their very committed minor panel. His colleagues from the selectors and bring a fourth minor title to Harty campaigns include Michael and the dub. They are wished every success in Henry Bourke, Martin Power, Billy their efforts to overcome the "young Lanigan and Pat Cahill. Two team greyhounds". members, Billy Lanigan and Eamonn Donnelly, have been successful at skills 1946: Thurles Sarslields had fourteen competitions at all levels. Michael and points to spare at the final whistle Henry Bourke are the only brothers on the over their Southern opponents, team. Carrick Swans. The score was 4-5 to There is a connection with the 1983 0-3. successful team through Pat Cahill (a sub. -. The winning panel was as follows: that year) who is a grandson of the famous Tom Mason, Bill Dwyer. . Phil Cahill of Tipperary fame and selector J. J. Semple. John McGuire, Michael Billy Ryan who was also a mentor three Maher. Jim Hurley, , Jack years ago. Ryan, Jack Dwyer. Paddy Gorman, John Maher. M. Murphy, Mikey Doyle, Four members of the pane! - Henry Tommy Doyle, Ger Carnally, Mickey Bourke, Eamon Donnelly, Ken Ralph and Byrne, , Paddy Maher, Ken Higgins were members ot the Mid· Eddie Gleeson. Tipperary team beaten in this year's Munster final. That side was captained by goalkeeper Bourke. Other relationships MAN OF THE MATCH abound between the team and its successful selectors - Thomas Ryan is SPONSORED BY first cousin of Seamus (a selector) and FROSTS OF NENAGH Harry (club chairman and local county councillor), Michael Hayes is a first cousin 22 - ® Bank 1F1reland. The bank of a lifetime

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