North Tipperary Senior Final Match Programme 1995 COISTE TIOBRAID ARANN THUAIDH

MacDONAGH PARK, SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH. 1995. Senior Hurling Final TOOMEVARA v BORRIS·ILEIGH

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A Cairde, Mar Calhaoirleach Bhoird liobraid Arann Thuaidh cuirim f6ilfe roimh gach finee go dti PaifC Mhic Donnchadha inoiu. I congratulate Toomevara and Borris-Ileigh on reaching the final of the North TIpp. Senior Hurling Championship. Given the history of these two great clubs, [ am sure we will be served up a great game of hurling. Toomevara come into this game as North and County cham­ pions and will be seeking their 25th North Title. Bonis-Ileigh on the other hand have won 13 North Championships. and will be keen to bridge the gap since their last North Title win in 1988. I wish to thank all clubs and club officials for their co-oper­ ation during the year. My thanks also to all the referees 0 North Tipp. for their service. I wish Ger Hayes and his offi- cials the best of luck in his first S.H. FinaL L-,---_-,----,---_-,-____.J My thanks to Liam Hogan and Bord na nOg for their work in producing to-days programme. Thanks also to Michael O'Brien and Michael Nolan and the other Board Officers for their work this year. My sincere thanks to gate checkers, ticket sellers and Park Committees for a job well done. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir. Is mise Ie meas, Sean S. MacEochaidh.

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4 North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship 1995

First Round: Nenagh a bye. 27/5195: Erins Hope 0· 13, Moneygall 0-11. in RoseTea. T.E SlapiclOn. 291Sf95 : Lorrha 0-12, Newport 1-9. In Cloughjordan, T.E Stapleton. 3/6,195 : Borris-llcigh 1-20, Kilruane 1- 15, in Nenagh: MIn . Aherne. 416195: Roscrea 2-9, Burgess 0-7, Cloughjordan. Min. Darcy. Ilnl95: Newport 0-11, Lonna 0-10, Nenagh. T.E StaplelOn. 2516/95: Toomevarn 2-12, Portroe 1-12, Nenagh. In. McDonnell. First Round: 2516195 : Q Final: Moneygall 4-22. Burgess 0 -4. Nenagh. 217/95: Semi-Final. Moneygall 1-5, LolTha 0 -8, Nenagh, Ml. CahilL 2fl195 : Semi-Final. Kilruane 3- 11, Portroc 1-17, Nenagh, L. Hogan. 16f7195: (R) Semi-Final Moneygall 0-12, Lonna 0 -1, Nenagh, MI. Cahill. 16f7195 : (R) Semi-Final Kilruane 4-6. Portroe 2· 11, Nenagh. L. Hogan. F Winners scc::l ion 2nd Round: In f95: Nenagh 2-12, NewJKlrt 2-10, Ballina. Ger Hayes. 9n195: Borris·lJeigh 6-7, Erin's Hope 1-7, Roscrea. Ml. Cahill 1617/95: Toomevara 5· 13, Roscrea 3·2, Moneygatl. Min. Darcy. SEMI·FlNA L 3017/95: Borris-Heigh 1-16, Nenagh 2· I I. Toomevara, J. McDonnelL 518195: Toomevara 2-14 Moneygall 1-11 Cloughjordan. MI. Cahill.

Results of Toomevara's Juvenile success's since 1985 1985: Ul I2 H. Victorious over Moneygall 5·2 100-4. U/14 H. U·R Runn ers up to Roscrea 4-710 5·1. Rural runners up 10 Killllane 6-5 10 5-2. Ul16 H. ViCIOriOUS over Roscrea 3-8 10 1·8. 1986: U/12 H. VicloriouS over Nenagh 4-3 102-\. Ul I4 U·R Runners up to BomsokantiKnockshe 3·6 10 2·6. Rurallllnners up to BorrisokanelKnockshe 1-4 10 0-4. UlI6 H. ViclOri es over Kilillane 1·9 to 1·3. 1987: U-12 H. Victorious over Moneyga1l2·0 to 0-2. Ul14 U· R Victorious over BonisokantiKnockshe 1-7 10 1-5. Rural victorious over Ballina 4-5101-0.

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6 U/16 H. Victorious over Roscrea 0-19 to 2-6. 1988: U- 12 H. Victorious over Kilruane 1-4 to 1-0. U-14 H. U-R Runner.; up to Newnagh 2-12 to 2-4. Rural victorious over Borrisokane/Knockshe 3-7 to 2-7. 1989: U- 12 H. Victorious over MoneygalJ 4-3 to 2-3. UI14 H. U-R Vic torious over Kilruane 2-8 to 1-6. Uf 16 Victorious over Nenagh 3-6 to 2-5. 1990: U-16 H. Runner sup to Nenagh 5-10 to 4-9. 1991: UII2 H. Victorious over Roscrea 4-2 to 0-2. Ufl2 H. U-R: Victorious over Roscrea 1-5 to 0-2. Rural Vic torious over Moneygall 3-11 to 0-3. U- 16 H. Ru nner.; up to Kilruane 1-9 to 2-4. 1992: U-12 H. Drew with Moneygall. (R) Victorious over Moneygall 1-4 to 0-6. Rural H. Victorious over Kildangan 4-11 102-2. 1993: U-12 H. Victorious over Moneygall3-3 101-5. U-14 H. U-R Runner.; up to Roscrea 2-610 - 16. Rural H. Victorious over Kildangan 5- 12 to 1-1. U- 16 H. Runner.; up to Roscrea 2-8 to 2-6. 1994: U-12 H. VictOrious over Moneygall 2-3 to 1-3 Ruml H. Drew with Borrisokane/Knockshe 3-4 to 3-4 (R ) Drew with BorrisokaneiKnockshe A.E.T. 4-6 10 3-9. (R ) LOSI to Borrisokane/Knockshe 3-5 to 2-3. U-16 H. Viclorious over Roserea 1-2100-9. 1995: U-12 1-1. Viclorious over Burgess 3-2 to 3- I. U- 14 H. U.R. Drew with Nenagh 0-8 to 1-5. Replay - Victorious over Nenagh 2-11 10 2-10 Rural Victorious over Moneygall 5- 12 to 1-6. It happened in August 20 years ago 111e Senior Hurling Championship of 1915 was eenainly taking shape. Ten learns panlcipaled wilh the championship being run on a league b..1sis. Iherefore two group sof five. So on August 3rd both of loday's p.1nicipams funher aClivilY in Ihe campaign hinged on Ihe resuits of Ihe two games listed for Nenagh's MacDonagh Park. Toomevara were to play Kilruane al 2 p.m.while Borris-lleigh had a 3-15 p .. lI1. Ihrow in wilh Roserea. Meanwhile the Silvennines (,74 champions) would f,lceMoneygall al 7.30 in Cloughjordan. BOlh Tooll1e and Borris 1051 their respective games. Tooll1e losing 0-14 to 2-1 while Borris lost by 5-6toO- 13. Wilh Borris-Ileigh gone Toomevara 's fUMher panicipalion depended on Lorrha v Kilruane lisled for Aug. 17th. In Ihe end Lorrha received a walk over from Ki lruane and Nonh Tipp. S.H.C. league lilies went as follows.

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I. Conor Staketunl, Borris-Ileigh, 2-23 (29 ptS.), 3 games 2. Jimmy O'Dwyer, Moneygall. 3-19, (28 pIS.), 6 games 3. Barry O'Driscoll, Portrl)e, 24 pts., 3 games

8 p W D L p" P W 0 L p" Silvermines 4 3 0 0 6 Kilruanc 4 3 0 6 Moneygall 4 3 0 0 6 Lorrha 4 2 1 5 Roscrea 4 2 2 2 4 Toorncvara 4 2 1 1 5 Borris-l!eigh 4 2 0 2 4 Nenagh 4 0 3 2 Kildangan 4 0 4 4 0 Newport 4 0 3 2 PLAY OFF A play-off involving Lorrha and Toornevarn on Aug 24th was necessary. Unfortunately, the Greyhounds failed to the Lower Ormond men and the scorelinc read Lorrha 2-14 - Toorncvara 1-6. Toomevara team: Pat McGrath. Matlie Ryan,Liam Hackett, Jimmy Hackett, Dinny Haveny, Tony Dunne, D.1. Cleary. John Ryan. Jack Brislanc, MI. Young. Liam McGrath (0-2), Joe McGrath (0-2), Tomas Maxwell, MI. Delaney. Donie Shanahan (1-2). Subs: Mm. Ryan for John Ryan. Dan Kennedy for Tomas Maxwell. TIle Borris-Ileigh team that lost \0 Roscrea on August 3rd al Nenagh by 5-6 \0 0- 13 went as fol ­ lows: Owen Walsh, Eddie Loughnane, T.F. St

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THREE TEAMS IN THE PARISH With players from Fantane, Glenbreda. Currabaha entered the North T ipp J unior Hurling Champions of '42. So the parish of Borrisoleigh now had three teams involved in hurling. Currabaha and Borrisoieigh competed in the North while lIeigh were involved in the Mid. Subsequently the parish was re-united in 1948 under the name of Borris-Heigh.

OBJECTION AND COUNTER OBJECTIONS On 22nd July 1939 Toomevara defeated Borrisoleigh in the first round of the Junior Hurling

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Toomevara runners up to Kilruanc in North Final or '86. 8ac.k row Ito r: Pat King, Jimmy Dunne, Tony Dunne, Jody Gr'1I('e, Brendan Spillane, Liam Nolan, M Murphy, Michael Nolan. }o'ronl row: Liam McGrath, Dan Brislsne, Michael O'Meara, Sl'sn Nolan, Noel MeDon"cll, Rory IJrisJanc, Joe McGrath. Championship by 3-2 to 3-1. An objection by Borris concerning the eligibility of P. Hogan was later over-ruled. Toome's next match against Ballinaclough was also fought out in the Board room, after Toomevarn were beaten by the narrowest of margins_ In an objection Toomevarn claimed that a goal awarded by the two umpires but disallowed by the referee should stand. Ba!linaclough counter objected to the eligibility of T. Cawley who had never been regraded from Ballymackey. In the end Toomevarn withdrew their objection and quietly made their tltit from the championship.

DROM v BORRIS Dram- Inch played Borrisoleigh in the North Tipp Championship of 1946_ The game was played on June 23rd and the North men were victorious, winning by 2-10 to 3-3. Toomevara's North Final appearances at a glance No other team in North Tipperary has appeared in as many North Finals other than Toomevarn_ The results of those finals are as follows. (Bold print denoles wi ns). 1903: Lost to Lahoma De Wets 3-8 10 1-0. 1910: Defeated Roscrea 4·5 to 3·1. 1911: Defeated De Wets 7-0 to 3-0. 1912: Defeated Ballina 7-3 to 0-1. 1913: Defealed Borrisokane 4-6 to 1-2. 1916: Defealed Borrisokane 5-1 to t)..L 1917: Received W.O. from Derry CalJlaghan (Moneygall). 1918: Defeated Glenahilty. 1919: Defealed Lorrha 1410 1·2. 1922: Winners: Runners up unknown. 1923: Defeated Nenagh 7-0 to 1-2. 1924: Gave walk over to Lorrha. 1925: Defeated Youghalarra 9·3 to 6-2. 1926: Defeated Youghalarra 54 to 2·2. 1927: Defeated Newport 3-710 0-1. 1928: Defeated Lahorna De Wets 6-5 to 5-0. 1929: Defeated Duharra 54 10 0·2. 1930: Defeated Borris.lteigh 5·8 to ]·6. 1931: Defeated Borris.lleigh 7·110 ]·3. 1932: Gave walk over to Newport. 1933: Lost 10 Borrisokane 2-7 to 2-2. 1946: Defealed Roserea 6·7 to 24. 1957: Lost to Nenagh 5-5 to 4-5 \958: Defeated Kilruane 6-13 to 4-3. 1959: Lost to Kilmane 0-11 to 1-4. 1960: Defeated Kilruane 4· ]1101·3. 1961: Defeated Borrisokane 4· 1410 34. 1962: Defeated Kilruane 4·1 0 10 54. 1963: Lost to Roscrea 4-12 to 1-8.

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Declan Maher Is he the youngest ever? Just gone 16 on July 26th last, Dedan Maher is possibly the youngest ever to pcnake in a senior hurling championship final. He replaced JlInmy Slattery for Boms-li eigh's first round game against Kilruane conceeding one goal against the MacDonagh's. Since then he has held the laSlline of defence against Enns Hope. and Nenagh Eire Og with confidence of a Tony Redden, or Jody Grace. He has succeeded a number of successful keepers from his club including Owen Walsh and Noelie Maher. His brother Sean is wing back. and also made his debut against Kilruane. Honours have not being plenty for Dedan, but he did win a Garda Cup medallhis month with North Tipp. UII6 hurling team which he acclaimed a double in the schools hurling front with St. Joseph's at U/lfn Roinn 'B' Munster final plus the Roinn 'C' Senior Munster Schools final. He has al so played in Peadar Cummins, Tony Forrestal and in Feile of '91. No North Final medals yet. Mentioning young Dedan's name will now be linked to past young keepers such as Kevin McConnack, Toomevara, and Joe Hutchinson of Kilruane to name but a few.

12 1986: Lost to Kilruane 1-12 to 2-6. 1989: Lost to Lorrha 1~14 to 1-12. 1990: Lost to Kilruane 2-7 100·5. 1991' Drew with Nenagh 0-12 10 0-12. (R) defeated Nenagh 2·11 10 2·7. 199,,: I)efe:ltcd Kilru3nc )· 15 to 0·7. 1995: Toomevara's hurling Roll of Honour M UNSTER S. II . '93 CO UNT Y: Sen. 1910. II. 12, 13. 19.23,30,31,60.92.93,94. lntennediate: 1984. lunior 1913,91. U/21 H. 1985,86.90. Minor: 1986,87. UIl6 H: 1981,85. UIJ4 H. U-R: 79. Uf14 H.R.: 1979.81. 82, 84. 88. 91. U/12 H.: 1977, 86. 88. 91. NO RTII: Sen: 1910. II. 12 13. 16. 17, 18, 19.22.23.25.26,27,28,29.30,31. 46, 58, 60, 61, 62.91. 94. Inter: 1944.55,84. Junior H: 1913. 14. 20, 25 (Ballymackey), 28 (Gamafamll): 38 (Monanore), 55 (GUr1agarry). 58 (Ballymackcy), 91 (Toomcvara). Junior H "B": 1986,93. U-21 H: 1967.85.86.90. Minor: 1932. 37, 54. 56. 81, 82. 85, 86. 87, 93. 94. MUlOT B: 1979. U-16 H: 1981.85.86.87,89.94. U-15 U-R: 1963. U·15 (R): 1953,55. UIl4 U· R: 1977, 79. 83, 84. 87,89.95. U-14 R: 75, 77, 79, 81. 82, 83. 84. 87, 88. 91, 92. 93. 95. U-12 H: 1975,77.80,81,82.83,85.86,87,88.89.91. 92, 93, 94. 95. lI-:AG UE: S. H.: 1990.92.93. J.H.: 1993. OTIIERS: Community Gamcs All-Ireland '79. Community Games Munster 79.87. Club of the Year 1986.

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MARCHING TO GLORY: Sept. 28th., 1986 Borris.llcigh won their lasl county final by defeating Kilruanc, seen here in their pr.:­ match parade. Inside six months they were later to be crowned All-Ireland club champions. Photo line up is as follows: From R 10 L: Capt. MI. Ryan with mascot Aidan Cocn, Noclic Maher, Timmie Stapleton, Francis Spillane, Richard Stakclum. Gerry StuplctOIl, Hobby Ryan. Aidan Ryan, Francis Collins. Philip Kenny, Noel O'Dwyer, Conor Stakclum, Timmy Ryan. John McGrath, MI. Coell, Shune TIerney is Sttn O!1 the Icrt with the renowned bantom cock. Two Semi Finals in three years Both Toomevarn and Borris· lleigh were to meet in two Not1h Semi Finals in the space of three years. The following are extraclS from The Guardian repons on both games. staning with the 1968 Semi Final in Nenagh.

Borrisolcigh 3·1 5; TOOnll'vara 4·7 Borrisoleigh. anti pos t favourites. confirmed their rating by having three points [0 spare over the Greyhounds. Borris. by their win on Sunday. are al short odds for the final. and Noel Dwyer delighted the large attendance wilh their dazz.ling display of combination and stick work. Michael Delaney opened Borrisoleigh's scoring with a point from a sideline ball 45 yards bul Tom Ryan replied forToom with II simi lar score from a 21 yards' free 10 the second minute. Bonis went ahead wilh apoint from play by Liam Devaney. Roger Mounsey in the 5th minute made a miracle save foll owmg a good Dwyer.Devaney mo\·e. Devaney. a point from play. and a similar score from a free, pu t Bonis clear by five points lit the 10th minute mark. Tom Ryan reduced the Borris leeway with two points from placed balls. Shonly before Mati Stapleton retired injured Mick Delaney swung over a Borris point. For the next five minutes it was all Borris, Liam [)evaney, Ki eran McDonnell and Noel Dwyer in tunl scoring points each from play. Twenty·five minutes having elapsed M:m Stapleton returned to the fray with Mick StapletOfl. his brother and previous replace. ment, now moving to full-forward to the exclusing of Ollie Ry an. Tom Ryan, reduced the lead to two points when he put over twO points for the losers just before half·time. Half-time score: BOrrisoleigh. 0-7; Toomevara 0·5. Mi ek Delaney replaced TJ. Grace in the losers' allack following the interval. Devaney got his side away to a good second half stan wilh twO pints in the opening minutes. one of these scores coming from a placed ball. Toom pressed from the puck-out and the Borris citadel had a narrow escape bUI Matt Staplelon got back in time to clear ofT the goalline. Liam Hackett pointed shonly after a Tommy Dwyer goal which was palmed to the nel fo llowing a defensive slip.up. Borris went six points funher clear with scores in this order from Liam Devaney (point from free). Tommy Dwyer (0- 1), Hoel Dwyer(O.I) and Liam Devney (0- 1). Oliver Ryan kept Toorn hopes al ive with a goal. which was followed by fierce pressure from the losers. Borris weathe red the 510"" and hit back with a Uam Devaney point from a 30 yards' free and a goal by Kieran McDonnell seconds laler. Toom replied within a mi nute. They were awarded a 21 yards' free, taken by Tom Ryan. which was saved. but Frankie Ryan slammed the rebound 10 the net. lhe same player, a goal in the 24th minute. and Liam Devaney. a point in the 25th minute, exchanged scores. In the 27th minute Tom Ryan netted a 21 yards' free shanly before Liam Hackett had the last score of the game. a poim for the losers. Scorers for Borrisole igh were: L. Deva ney, 0-8. four from frees; K. McDonnell. I-I; T. Dwyer. 2- 0; N. Dwyer, 0-2: M. Delaney. 0-2. Scorers for Toome vara were: T. Ryan, 2-5: one goal from play: O. Ryan, 1-0; F. Ryan. 1-0: L. Hackett. 0-2. Rorrisolelgh: Paul Kennedy, Paudie Stapleton, Jim Molumby. Pat Maher. Eddie Loughnane, Malt Stapl eton, John Kely. Tom Tierney. Timmie Delaney, Mi ck Delaney. Liarn Devaney, Noel Dwyer. Tommy Dwyer. Ollie Ryan. Kieran McDonnell. Toomevara: Roger MOlIn sey, Matt Hassett. Jim McDonnell, Pat Hassett. Ji mmy Hac kett. Niall Williams, Mick Bevans. U am Hackett. Roger Ryan. T.G. Grace, Tom Ryan. Pal McGrath, Tom Hassell. Ollie Ryan, Frankie Ryan. Subs.: Sean Maxwell for 1. Hac kett. Michael Young for Pat McGrath, Mic hael Delaney forTJ . Grace. Referee: S. O' Meara (Lorrha).

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16 S ol-I.e. SEl\'II-FINAL: 1971: Borrisoleigh's greater skill was telling factor Borrisoleigh 3-7 - Toome\':ml 2-6. That the ability to t.1ke chances wins matches was strikingly illustrated at McDonagh Park. Nenagh on Sunday, when Borrisolcigh under pressure for ,I good deal of the time. scored a 3-7 to 2·6 win over Toornevara. who performed creditably in every sphere e)(cept the all important one of scoring. in the first semi-final of the Nonh Tipperary senior hurling chmnpionship. "There 'Was :l fire and purpose about the Toomev,lra 15 that was reminiscent of old bul it was the greutcrskill of the Borrisoleigh side that fashioned this win that was gained without the services of Noel O'Dwycr an with only a part time service from Matt Slllpleton. O'Dwyer is still troubled by an arm injury sustained in the All-Ireland final. while Stapleton had damaged tendons in the leg but came on the side at half time. However. anything could ha\'c happened had Toome\"ar3 forwards to match the men behind them. They had enough chances to Will thiS game but made a good deal of their scoring effons a person­ al ruther than a collective crusade. Inside ten minutes of the restan, Toomevarn were awarded three 21 yard frees but failed to profit from any of these and into the bmgain they failed with another one in Ihe first half. llleir second gool. a minute from time was scored by substitute T.1. Grace from a 21 yards free. Borrisoleigh as had been their pmClice this season in most games. began by t:tking m:mers for granted and up front only Noel Maher and Liam De\'aney seeml:

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U/l4 RURAL FINAL, 3 1ST. JULY, 1974 Borris-lleigh defeated Toomevara by 5-6 to 1-[ in the North lipp Rural Hur[ing Final of ·74. The game was held in Nenagh's McDonagh Park before a very good attendance. arul in perfect weather conditions. Borris-Ileigh uruler the guidance of MJ. Prior won by 5-6 to 1-0. Many of the '73 ull2 team featured in the win with names like Stakelum, Finn and Ryan producing the goods. Spare a thought for Toomevarn's Michael McCormack. who lead the way forward. Many of his forays were hailed by a sound Borris-Heigh defence. Finally he scored a first half penalty goal at which time Borris·lleigh led by 3-5 to 0-0. Borris-Heigh: J. Stakelum. D. Maher. Mt. Gleeson. PJ. Finn. Richard Stakelum. . C. Donnelly, T. McGralh. MJ. Ryan. Pat Gleeson. Tomas Reid, D. Ryan. D.Reid. A. Kelly. J. Slattery. Toomevara: In. Kennedy, Eddie Ryan, Pat Gleeson. Shane Guerin, Seamus Young. MIn. O·Meard. Tomas Shanahan, Mt. McCormack. Seamus O'Meara, MJ. Egan, Joe Coffey. Jimmy Dunne. Owen Cuddy, Seamus Hogan, Diamuid Gr.tce. THREE yt>;AUS LATER: This time Toomevara gained revenge over the Borris men when they won the UIl4 Urban/Rural final on a score line of 5-4 to 4-6 at Nenagh on Sunday. July 3lst.1lle referee was Mt. O'Brien, our present North Tipperary Secretary. The game which had a I p.m. Ihrow-in preceded the two Nonh Tipp S.H.C. semi finals of that year. in those semi finals Borris­ Jle igh played the Silvermines and Toomevara played Kilruane. Incidently Borris-Ileigh defeated Silvennines 2-6 to 1-6, while Toomevara IOSI IO Kilruane 4- 14 to 1-3.

18 Results of Borris-Ileigh's North Senior Hurling Final appearances N.B.: Borris- Ileigh have appeared in no less than twemy SHe finals 10 date. Tonighllhey will face Toomevara for the third lime. They have faced three other clubs in Nonh Finals. On eight occasions Roserca were their opponents and both Lorrha and Kilruanc has mel them on five occasions each. Listed below are the results of those finals: RESULTS or nO RR IS-ILEIC Il 'S NO RT H FINAL AI'PEA R,\ NCES 1930: Losl 10 TOOmev3r.l S-8 to 1-6. 1931: Lost 10 Toomevara 7-110 1-3. 1947: Defeated KiJ ru:lnc Mad), 4·3 to 2-6, 1948: losIto LOITha 4-5 102·5. 1950: Deft'aled Rosc rea 3·7 10 '·5. 1951: Defea ted rosc rea 2- 10 10 3·5. 1952: Dd cated Kil n J3ne 3-810 0-4. 1953: Defeated Kil ruane 3- 12 to 1-6. 1954: Lost 10 Roscrea 5-4 to 0-11. 1955: Defeated Roserta 3·10 10 2-9. 1956: Lost to Lorrha 4-8 to 0-18. 1968: Lost to Roserea 2- 15 to 3-7_ 1971: Lost to Roscrea 3-8 to 3·5. 1972: Defea ted Lorrha 2-9 to 0-4. 1973: Defea ted Kilruane 3-6 to 2-1'1. 1976: Defeated Lo rrha 4- 11 to 3-5. 1977: Lost to Kilruane. 1981: Defeated Roscrea 1·910 1-6. 1983: Defeated Lorrha I-II to 2-6. 1988: J)efeated Roscrea 1· 14 to )·7. 1995:

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20 JOliN MCGRATII, 31 - Dovea A. I. TOM STAKELUM. 23 - Stukelurn's Hardware. TIMMY STAPL":TON, 39 - Kcllys of Fantune, Clodagh Ironworks. CONOR STAKELUM, 26 - Proprietor of Stakelums Office Supplies. JIMMY SLA'I'TERY, 22 - 'nppemry Water. JODY HOYLE, 27 - ESB Poolbeg Power Station. J QDY HURLEY, 24 - Tipperary Water. SEAMUS M AilER, 19 - Student uee. WILLIE DWYER, 24 - Tipperary Water. MARTI N ....AIIY . 30· Car Salesman - self employed. ANG ELO WALSH. 17 - Student St.loseph's College, Borrisoleigh . • MARK RAHUITTE. 20 - Ryan Insulations. JOliN KEA NE. 16 - Student St. Joseph's College. Bonisoleigh. MARK STAI}LETON, 19· Student Rathmines College. 1'111 UP MAilER, 15 - 5IUdcnt SI. Joseph's College, Borrisoleigh. JOliN CUMMINS, 19. Student Waterford R.T.C. MI CHAEL BROWN, 16, Student 5t.Joseph's College. Borrisoleigh. FRA NCIS O'DWYER. 28, Manin and Rea. Farm Consultants. ROBERT STAKELUM, 20 - Studem. PEADAR FAIIY, 21 - Ryan Insulations, Borrisoleigh Profiles JOE LO UGHNANE One of the unsung heroes of the team is Joe Loughnane. TIle landlord of Finnas Bar Joe has been one of the sta~ of the teamthis season. A holder of a county minor B hurling medal and a county Uf21 A medal he has gone from strength to strength with each game this year and his display in the victory over Nenagh in the semi-final was a sight to behold. 'l1"Ie question in Borris now is when will the County Senior selectors give him the opponunity to display his undoubted talents on the Inter County stage. Joe made his senior debut in 1987 and although he has het to enjoy any success at this level he has been one of the stalwans of the team for the past few years. Should he give a similar display today tlmt against Eire Og. Borris will be on their way to bringing the Frank • McGr,lIh Cup this evening . JOliN McG RATIl One of the veterans of the team John made his senior debut in 1982, having been a substitute of the county winning team of 1981_ He "ore the No.9 shin in the county fimll of 1983, scoring one point and wore the No. 14 shin mtlle 1986 county final. John also played With Tipperary for a number of years was a member of the TIpperary final in 1987. playing in the drawn Munster final against Cork in Thurles_ He also is the proud possessor of an All-Ireland U!2] mcd:1I for Tipperary's victory in 1985. John who works in Dovea A. I. Station h:ls always been a tenacious pla)er for Borris and his earnest endeavou~ have always been appreciated at club level. He was a member of the Borrls­ Heigh team that won the club All-Irclmu.l in 1987 playing at right half forward. TIMMY STAI)LETON TIle Borris- Ileigh full fOTWllrd today is the evergreen Timmy Stapleton. Employed as a Sales Rep with Kelly's of Fantanc lhis will be Timmy's SIxth appe:lTllOCe in a Nonh Senior final having been victorious jin 1976k. 1981. 9183 and 1988 and losing in 1977. He also has had three county senior championship successes and had the great honour of captaining the championship winning lellm of

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22 1981. Timmy, a rugged full back 10 his time, has recently successfully made the transition to the Nov. 14th spot and his goal six minutes from the end of the scmdinal against Nenagh was the key 10 vic tory. Although now in the twilight of his hurling career "Big lim" will always hold a special place in the heans of all Borris' supporters.

A "great" of the past Mall began his club se nior hurling career in 1958 playing against Toomevara. lie gave many years IXcupying the cnelre bank position for Borris. Although playing for the club in a period of relat1H:ly few victories he gave his utmOSI at all Ctmes attempting to bring successes to the parish. Winning three North Tipperary Championship medals wilh Bom in 1972. 1973 and ~ 1976. mall's hurling career ended in 1977 aftcr the County final defeat by Kilnwne. Ma!l played on a nurnbr of occasions for Tipperary and holds an All-Ireland minor medal for Ihe vic tory in 1957. and a Harty Cup medal with Thurles CBS. He also holds a Munster senior medal for Tipp 's 1968 victOf)', but unfortunately was dropped for Ihe final. Indeed many people are concerned that his absence from the full-back line in the All-Ireland final againsl Wexford was a huge faclory in lipp's defeat. Since his retiremcnt Matt has l'oolinued to play:1O active part in the club's affairs and rep­ resented the club as a delegate to the Nonh Tipp Bord. He also recently completed a stint as Chainman of the club. 1:1-'. STAPLETON T.E. a brother of MUll 'S. also gave greal sclVice to the club for many years. A regullir member of the Borris-Heigh full oock line T.E is the proud possessor of two County Senior Hurling meduls and five Nonh Tipp Championship medals. a feared opponent. his nonsense style of play was always appreciated by his colleagues and club suppones. T.F. retumed from hurling in 1985 following an injUry but still takes an active pan in the club affairs having being Secretary for some years. he now represents the club on the Tipperary County Boord and also has wken up refereemg with the same no·nonsense approval that he displayed whilsi hurling_ Toomevara's path to the final 1st Round: 2516195 in Nenagh. Toomevara 2-12 - Portroe 1-12. Toomevara: 1 Cottrell. R Hackett. R Brislane. D O'Meara, G Frend 0-1. T Delaney 0·1. P Shanahan, P King 0-1, Terry Dunne 0-2, 'fllomlls Dunne 2-2, M Murphy, L Flaheny 0-1. L Nolan. • K Kennedy 0-2, M Bevans 0-1. Subs: T Carroll 0-1 for Murphy; K Dunne for Nolan . Portroe: C Madden. ,1.1 Gleeson. D Keating, CRyan, J Hogan, N O' Halloran. J Moloney, L Sheedy 0-3. D Hogan. R Freeman. J Sheedy. D Quinn. J Seymour, PO'Brien 1-0. B O'Driscoll 0-9. Sub: M McKeogh for D Quinn. Referee: J. McDonnell. 2nd round 1617195 in Moneygall: Toomevara 5-12 - Roscrea 3·2. Toomevara: 1 Cottrell. P Maher. R Brislane, D O'Meara, C Frend 0-1. M O'Meara 1-2. P Shanahan, P King 0·1. AT Dunne 1-0, K Dunne 0-5. L Flaheny 0-1. T Delaney 0-2. T Carroll 0-1. K Kennedy 1-0, M Bevans 1-0. Sub: L Nolan 1-0, for Carroll; R Hackel! for 0 O·Meara. Roscrea: C Phelan, 0 Dooley, 0 Kennedy, D Kealy. V Doole)" M Wright, G Kennedy. ,1.1 Hogan 0-1. G Fitzpatrick. 0 Pyne 1-0. P J Hassett. J Stone. J Carroll 1-0. P Loughnane I-I. F Hogan. Referee: M. Darc-y. Semi-Final 518195: Toomevara 2-14 - Moneygall I-II at Cloughjordan. Srorers for Toomevllra: lllomas Dunne 1-5, K Dunne 1-1. M Bevans 0-2. Terry Dunne 0-2. K Kennedy 0-1, L Nolan 0-1, P King 0·1. D Kelly 0-1. Moneygall: 1 Doughan 0-3. P Quinlan 0-4. 1

23 U/12 team - North row i Fitzpatrick, 1\'lichaelllassett, James David Kennedy (Capt). Patrick Kelly, Ronan O'Neill, Front row: Sean Hogan, William Rya ll , Shane "Iynan, Michael O'Brien, Scan I)elaney, Francis Del'all ey, John Boland, John O'1\1ClIra.

Borris-lleigh U/16 foo tball panel which defeated Burgess in the B North Final at Toomevara. Back row L to r: Rory Kinnalle, manager; Stephen C ummins, J ohn Keane,· Philip Maher, Darragh Rabbitte, Sean R:yank, Barry walshc, Liam Cummins, David Huller and Dan Ryan (trainer). Middle: John Paul Rya n, Eoin Stapleton, Damien Fahy, Sea n O'Sullivan, Rory Killanne, Thomas Ryan (captain), Dcclan Maher, Martin Maher lind Kevin Keane. Front: Joseph Howard, Cathal O'Shea, Shane Tynan, Ailbe Cummins, Joseph O'Regan, Gerard Martin, Kevin Walsh and Johll Kelly.

24 • O'Dwyer 0-3, J Smilh 1-0, N Ryan 0-1, lOOme\'ara: J Grace, P Meagher. R Brislane, P Shanahan, T Delaney. M O'MeaI"J., G Frend. P King. 0 O'Meara, K Dunne, K Kennedy, Terry Dunne. M Bevans,1lIomas Dunne, L Nolan, Subs: o Kelly for 0 O'Meara; T Carroll ror Kennedy; M Murphy for L Nolan. Moneygall: K Collison, E Brereton. J Hoolan, C Troy. E Troy, E Thohy, J Costigan, J Doughan, K Kennedy, J Kenny. L Carroll, N Ryan, P Quinlan, J Dwycr. J Smith, N Keeshan. Sub: T Delaney for E TUohy, T Kenneally for Carroll; F Hamey for Ryan. Ref: M. Cllhill. Borris-Heigh's path to the final First round 3/6/95 in Nenagh: BOrris- Ilcigh 1-20 - Kilruane 1-15. 1'c'dm and scort'rs: Kilrua ne MacOonagh 's: Tom McDonald, Joe Cahill, Brian England, . Declan Troy. Brian Gaynor. Sean Sheppard, David Quinlan 0-9 (5 frees). Michael Ryan. Ger • Williams 0-1, 1-3. Martin Cahalan. Mark O'leary 0-2. Pat Quinlan. Dermot O'leary. Sub: Jim Brady for D O'leary 39: Eoin Daly for Ml. Ryan 47, Borris- l1 eigh: Ocelan Maher, JJ, Maher, Mie k Ryan. Sean Ryan, Joe Loughnane. Philip Rabbiue. Sean Maher. Aidan Ryan, Manin Hayes, Seamus Maher 0-3, Bobby Ryan 0- 1, John McG ra th I-I. Tom Stakelum. Timmy Stapleton 0·1, Conor Stakelum 0-1 (9 frees). 2nd Round 9m95 in Roscrea: Borris- Ileigh 6-7 - Erin's Hope 1·7. Borris-lleigh: Scorers: John McGrath 1-4. Conor Stakelum 2·1, Timmie Stapleton 2-0, Bobby Ryan I-I. Tom Stakelum 0- 1. D Maher, 0 Kelly. M Ryan. S Ryan, Loughnane, P Rabbitte, S Maher, M Hayes. A Ryan, M Ryan, BRyan, J McGrath, T Stakelum. Timmy Stapleton, C Stakelum. Erins Hope: ScOn!rs: Adrian Hogan 1-4. Ray Killeen 0-2. Eoin Cleary 0-1. J Murphy. P Dooley, G Brennan, H Reid. K Slevin. P Corcoran. P Hogan. D Morris, M Heenan. R Killeen. M Tooher, A Hogan. V Dooley. B Hogan. E Cleary, Subs: J Gardiner for B Hogan: L Beenan for Brennan; Eugene Cleary for M Hee nan. Ref: MI. Cahill, Semi-finaI3M!95 al Toomevara, Borris-Ileig h 1-16· Nenagh 2- 11. Scorers: Uorris-llcigh: C Stakelum 0-8, T Staplcton 1-0, BRya n 0·3. M Ryan 0-1. P Rabbiuc 0- I, M Hayes 0·1. J McGrath 0-1, A Ryan 0-1. Eire Og: E Thckcr 1-4, M Cleary I- I, R Tomlinson 0-1. K Thcker 0-1, 0 O'Donne ll 0·1, D O'Meanl 0-1, J Heffernan 0-1, J Kennedy 0·1. Borris-lleigh: D Maher. 0 Ke ll y. M Ryan. JJ, Maher. J Loughnane, P Rabbiltee, S Maher. A Ryan. M Hayes. M Ryan. BRyan, J McGrath, T Stakelum, T Stapleton. C Stakelum. Subs: S Ryan for S Maher, G Stapleton on for Rabbille. Eire Og: C Mcloughlin. N Coffey. D Conroy, F Moran. J Kennedy. C O'Donovan, M Cleary. D Finneny, C Howard. E Tucker, J BeITe man. K Tucker. 0 O'Meara, R Tomlinson. D O·Donnell. Subs: C Bonar for O' Meara. R Foley for Howard. Referee: 1. McDonnell.

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26 1991 - The year the Greyhounds came back 1991 was the beginning of Toome'lara 's reign at the top. The previous twO years they had reached North Finals only 10 nop. to Lorrha in 1989 and Kilmane in 1990. Would Ihey make it third time lucky? The last four in Ihe J991 championship were fonnidable teams in their own right. Eire Og. Kilruane, Lorrha and Toomcvara. Like Toornevar.l. Eire Og were anxious to make the breakthrough to Ihe lOp. TIley hadn 't won 11 North title since 1%4. In the semi-final Ihey faced lhe holders • Kilnlane in Cloughjordan. It was a daunting task facing them in their own backyard. In the opening half Michael Cleary gave an exhibition. hining for points as Eire Og swept \0 0-9101-2 lead. the veteran Jim Williams had Kilruanc 's gOi11. Cleary again JXlinted quickly aner Ihe interval, but Kilruane showed their menle. • and with a David Quinlan goal and a number of points were level with ten minutes left. But Ei re Og were not to be denied. and emerged winners by 0-15 to 2-7. It was light too in the other semi-final as Toome' held out to beat Lorrha by a point and so average the '89 defeat. Tony Dunne hit 1-2 and his son Thomas hit I- I. unusual to see father and son on the scoresheet. At half time it was 1-7 to 2-4. 'nle second half was closely fough! with scores coming at a premium. until Toorne went out on tOp 2-8 to 1-10. 1l\C Nonh Final on September 20th was a thrilling encounter. "The Guardian's" opening paragraph said "Eire Og's continued existence in the Nonh S.H. Championship can be added to the tales of great escapes. as they soared from the throes of depression and their first reward was a draw with Toomevara·'. Eire Og had led 0-8 to 0-5 at the interval. but they had a strong breez.: and many felt Toome would take comrol in the second half. When they took the lead six minutes into the half prophecies looked like being fulfilled. But Eire Og hadn't learned the script. and it took a last jump point from Thomas Dunne to save Toome and dmw at 0-12 each. The replay wa~ the following Sunday. Toome' were boosted by the victory of their juniors the night before over Ballina in their final. T11e opening minutes were a nightmare for Eire Og as they were caughl for an early goal from Tony Delaney. They were still four points in arrears at the interval. 'T1ley came back well in the second • half, and after forty five minutes were 2-5 to 1-7 ahead. But Toome were detennined on victory, and a superb opportunist goal from Sean Flaheny put them in front. They went on for a 2-11 to 2·7 vic­ tory and the glory days had begun for this generati on of Greyhounds. The team that brought this firsl lile in 29 years was: Jody Grace. Pat Maher. Limn Nolan, Rory Brislane. , Michael O·Mearol. Dedan O'Meara, Tony Dunne. Pal King. Limn Flaheny, Michael Murphy. Tony Delancy, Tony Dunne, Michael Nolan. 'T1lomas Dunne. Subs: John Ryan for M Nolan. Philip Shanahan for J. Dunne.

27 1. Judy Grace

2. 3. 4. Pat Meagher Rory Brlslane Phillp Shanahan

5. 6. 7. j Tony Delaney (el Michael O'Meara George Frend

B. 9. Terry Onnne Pat King

10. 11. 12. Tommy Dunne Llam naherly Ken Dunne

13. 14. 15. Llam Nolan Kevin Kennedy Michael Bevans

Fir lonaid: 16 Justin Cottrell, 17 Declan O'Meara, 18 Ray Hackett, 19 Tommie Carroll, 20 Michael Murphy, 21 Jimmy Dunne, 22 Kevin McCormack, 23 Aidan Maxwell, 24 Denis Kelly, 25 Damien O'Meara, 26 Joe O'Meara CoachlTrainer: Tadhg O'Connor; Selectors: Jim McDonnell, Matt O'Meara.

o Captain: Tony Delaney has the honour of wiinning a county medal in every grade with his club

Watch hlghll~hh of l'\orth FIn.11 on The l\Iunster (;amc' , Tut.!sda} midnight. Thur ..

28 1. Declan Maher

2. 3. 4. Denis KeUy Michael Ryan JDhn JDe Maher

5. 6. 7. JDe LDughnane Philip Rabbitte Sean Maher

8. 9. Martin Bayes Aidan Ryan

10. 11 . 12. JDhn McGrath BDbby Ryan (C) Michael Ryan

13. 14. 15. TDm Staleelum Timmy StapletDn CDnDr Stakelum

Fir lonaid: 16 Sean Ryan, 17 Gerry Stapleton, 18 Mark Rabbitte, 19 Jodie Boyle, 20 Angelo Walsh, 21 Jimmy Slattery, 22 Peadar Fahey, 23 Jodie Hurley, 24 John Cummins, 25 Mark Stapleton, 26 John Keane. 27 Philip Maher, 28 Robert Stakelum, 29 Willie O'Dwyer, 30 Martin Fahey, 31 Michael Browne, 32 Frances O'Dwyer. Manager/Coach: Timmy Delaney; Selectors: Fr. O'Donnell, John Kelly. Trainer: Martin Flynn; First Aid: Christine O'Dwyer.

o Team Captain, Bobby Ryan ;s the proud holder of many awards including All-Stars, All-Ireland and Munster medals plus county and North with his club.; He Jed Borris-f/eigh 10 vk:tory in their last North final success in 1988 a) mldmght & Salurdaj 8-9 a.m on Horizon l\Iultichannel TV D,,,cO\cr) Channel 11

29 Uncle and Ne phew J immy and Tommie Dunne in jubilant mood ufter the Coun ty Final suc­ cess owr Ne nagh in 1993

Guardian Player or the yea r in 1994, Jody Gract' about to clear his lines in the 1993 Munster Club Hurling Final against Sixmilebridge.

30 T HEY MET IN TWO NORTH FINALS On Jul y 18th, 1931, Toomevam and Borrisoleigh met 10 decide the 1930 North Final. Five months later both sides were to meet again 0Jl December 12th. Here are the Guardian reports of both games.

1930: (played In 1931) Fine Crowd at Nenagh Game Toomevara 5·8; Borrisoleigh 1·6 For the full hour's playa young, lithe Borrisoleigh team extended Toomevara in the 1930 se nior hurling championship final, which was played at the Show Grounds, Nenagh, on Sunday. The weather was fine and the pitch in excellent trim, and the very large crowd had reason to be gratified with the exhibition provided by both teams. Toomevara retained their divis ional title by a good mar· gin. but the big score does not give a full indi cation of the run of play. The Borri soleigh men rendered a good account of themselves in a game wh ich was marked by clean, fast play. The stalwart defence of the champions, however, proved the downfall of Bonisoleigh, whose forward line felt itself robbed every time of a possible score. Yoong Coffey. the Ryans, T. Harty and P. Harty showed up we ll, especially Paddy Hany, who was a tireless worker and kept Borri soleigh constantly on the attack with well-directed balls. Toomevara's forwards were always dangerous and they let no chance go. Small had his hands full. epecially in the first hal f. when Kennedy. O'Meara and Kell y were constantl y around him. Few minor injuries occurred, and the final, on the whole, was an enjoyable game. Toome's field craft and greater experience stood them well and the ball always foond the Toom men in posilion. Combination was m evidence by both tea ms. Ken nedy sent over a point following the start. when he caught a ball from SergI. Gleeson. Howard and Hackell put in some fast work and later Jack Gleeson (Killowney) got home a major. Paddy Harty was doing strong work, but Toom were maintaining the allact. and a smart attack was later saved by M. Collison. Bums missed a chance, and next Paddy O'Meara dropped a lovely ball for Matthews to save, but Kennedy geuing JXlSsession increased Toom '5 lead by a goal. When Toom pressure had been relieved Borrisoleigh got a poi nt. Close play was in evidence and good work was done by both sides. A fast allack saw the champions getting home their third goal. A free to Toom taken by Gleeson was sayed and Borrisoleigh launched a strong attack which eventuated in the loveliest goal of the day, scored by yoong Coffey from the side·line. a high ball beating Tom O'Meara and finding the net; later each side added points. SergI. Gleeson scored a point from a free, but Paddy Harty failed with a free for the Mid men. Toom forwam:ls were always dangerous from O' Meara's long pucks, and Borrisoleigh defence had a hot time of it. Tom O' Meara saved stiff shots and next 1J0rrisoieigh beat off an attack which followed a 70 to the champions. Coffey later PPW t­ ed for Borrisoleigh in nice style, and Jac k Kenendy raised the white Oag forToom. Manin Kennedy look a good pass rom Bill O'Meara but Mathews brought off a great save when Kennedy silo!: for the net. Harty scored a point from a 70 for Borrisoleigh. Later, after a fine run by Harty Toomevara rushed home their fourth goal, and the interval whistle went Shortly after, leaving the score: Toomeyara, 4-4; Borrisoleigh 1-4. Tom Collison opened the second half with a point for Toom , and some nice hurling followed a rush by the champions. Bonisoleigh gO( a point and later Paddy O'Meara forced a 70 which Matthews convened for a further 70, but Sergt. Gleeson sent wide. Hurling was very lively with Borrisoleigh assening themselves. A rush by Toom saw Mallhews bleok a hoc shot. The ball was stopped by O 'Meara. who pulled for a nice goal. A free foll owed to Borrisoleigh and P. Harty placed in the goal

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32 mouth for Toom defence [0 clear to safety. A point followed to the champions per M. Ke nnedy. and later Matthews saved from the same play­ er. Q'Mearn, subsequently forcing a 70 from a pass from Bums. The puck resulted in a point for Toom per Gleeson. 6orrisoleigh had severnl wides and hurled well in Toorn tenitory. but SergI. Gleeson relieved with a strong puck. TIley came again but were unable \0 penetrate the Toom defence. Matthews saved twice in succession and attempts which proved aOOni ... c were made by the Mid fifteen. Hackel! cleared a Borrisolcigh free 10 the line. Play was being maintained a! a fast pace; and Borrisolcigh ,I\tacks were upset by Collison, Ryan. Howard and Hackeu, who were always safe. Toom goal was placed in danger several times. but Borrisoleigh rushed the b.11! wide \0 relieve. Toom's custodian saved, and Coffcy JUSt missed from a nice shot. Meara got a cheer for a great save, • and attacks followed to each side and Kelly later added a point for 1'oom. and Devaney replicd with II minor for Borrisoldgh. Play ('ontinued fast until the final whistle and though 130rrisoleigh tried hard they wcre unable to reduce the champions's IClld who won on the !>Core: Toomevara 5-8; Borrisoleigh 1-6. Mr. Jack Kennedy. Silvemlines, handled the game cfficiently. TOOMEVARA: 1'. O·Mcar.1 (gOill). P. Ryan, G. Howard. B. O'Meara, SergI. Gleeson, T. Collison. M. Kennedy (capt.), M. Collison, J. Kennedy, 1'. Bums and P. O'Meara. S. Hackctt. J. Dono\'an. J. Gleeson (Killowney). D. Kelly. Uo rrisolcigh: W. Matthews (goal). W. Small. M. MackJ. Guilmartin, D. Mackey, T. Harty, M. Carroll.T. Stapleton, P. Harty (captain). P. Coffey, 1'. Hogan, W. Corbett. M. Ryan. W. Ryan, 1. Devaney.

1931 Finlll: Toomevara retains the Title Toome\'ura 7·1; Borrisolcigh 1-3 At the Show Grounds. Nenagh, on Sunday. ToomevarJ again won the final and thus maintain their unbrokcn record as holders of the North Tippera\)' championship. TIleir opponents were Borrisoleigh. who they defeated by 7-1 to 1-3. This was the first game the divisional champions were asked to play this season. the North Tipper.!\)' Board giving them a bye to the final. On the other hand, Borrisoleigh showed good foml in all thier matches in the championship and they came out on top against Nenagh. Lorrha and Kilb,.1rron, Kiladangan and thus paved the way for their right to fight TOOlllCVllra for the champi­ onship. 1'oomcvara tried some ncw players in Guilmartin, Hogan and Guilfoyle - a very promising trio. while Jack Donovan took Paddy Ryan's poSition in front of Tom O'Meara, and right well did he defend him. They were well supplied by Garrett Howard and SergI. Jack Gleeson, while Kennedy. looking fine after his Atlantic voyagc. found the net when the ball came his way. Thc late­ ness of the season marred the allendance, which was the smallest that attended a divisional final for many a year. TIle heavy going affected Borrisolcigh who, however, stood up to thei r work for the­ hour. The game opened slowly and Borrisoleigh thrust home an initial attack which the champions. how­ cver. held up and pressure was relicved when the ball was sent over the line. A wide followed to Toomevara from a good puc k by Hogan, which the forwards followed up. Burns now turned a nice ball and when O ' Meara-Kennedy had handled Borrisolcigh goal was in danger but Matthews cleared. Tom Harty gOt possession from Howard. but a nice shot from the wing went wide. Matthews again saved Borrisoleigh when Ke nnedy had a chance, and a fast shot was quickly cleared away by the Borri soJeigh custodian.

JJ Borris.lleigh U/14 team · runners up in the No rth B hurling final. Blick row I to r: Hrendan Kenn y, Martin Maher, '[jmmy Stapleton, Owen Kennedy, Michael Small, Jim Ryan. Vincent Stapleton and P.J. Ki ely. Front row: Pierce Ryan (Capt), Kevin Walsh, I'atrick Tynan, Andy Spillane, Seamus Val ey, Seamus Farrell and Mark Bourke.

1992 S.H. i The Toomevara teamn-::hicl;',:;;r;::::::iil~~;:;""igi:;;:il::;-..1 league final: row I r: I'at King, Jody Grace, Michael O' Meara, Pat Maher, Liam Flaherty, Ken McDonnell, Liam Nolan, Tony Delaney, Michael Nolan. Front Ito r: Tommy Carroll, Sean Nolan, Declan O'Meara, Rory Brislane, George Frend, Michael Murphy.

34 Toomevara maintained the attack and vigorous tackling followed. A low shot was sent in and missed by the visitors goalie, who had just recovered. however, when 0' Meara ran in 10 tackle and Kennedy followed up to slip the ball in the nel for a somehwhat lucky goal for Toomevara. A sec­ ond goal came quickly to the champions by Hogan. Borrisoleigh custodian saved again from Burns, and Kennedy juSt sent wide. Carroll (Borrisoleigh) was injured and he was replaced by L. Ryan. O'Meara saved and later Borrisoleigh got a minor after a free by P. Hany. paddy O'Meara posi­ tioned Kennedy who added Toomevara's third goal. Borrisoleigh swept down but failed to score. Matthews next stopped Kennedy, and Delaney in goal, saved his net after Toom attacked. Delaney was kept busy after' Guilmanin placed well in Borrisoleigh territory, and their goal their goal had a narrow escape. SergI. Gleeson took a free near in but the ball was driven back and even eXChanges foll owed in which the veteran, Hackett, and P. Hany figured. Borrisoleigh attacked and scored their first goal by Devaney, who was playing with a bandaged head. Toom forwards were working hard for a score. but a free re lieved the Borrisoleigh goal. Afte r Hogan had passed to Kennedy and Matthews had cleared, P. O'Meara doubled on a nying ball 10 and a founh goal for Toom. At the interval the score was: Toomevara 4-0; Borrisoleigh I- I. Early on the resumption. Delancy saved for Borrisoleigh, and though with a bandaged head, Devaney worked ha rd and had hard luck in failing to get score. Nothing came of a free and a 70 which Borrisoleigh got, the Toom defence being too strong. Toom attacked and from an advanta­ geous position Kennedy shook the net for the champions fifth goal. l bere was good defence work to hold up repeated Toom attacks, but the forwards prevailed and the goal fell for the sixth time. Collison, Hackett, Donovan and Howard were well to the fore, when Borrisoleigh launched a strong attack, and after good work which followed a free. BOrisoleigh scored a point and 3urns replied with a point for Toom. Play was contested doggedly, and there was close hu rling, but Toom continued to hold the balance. From a good position Tom Harty added a point for Borrisoleigh. Later from a pass by Hogan, Kennedy snapped up to score Toom's seventh goal, leaving the still champions of the Nonh. Mr. Michael F. Cronin, Lonna, in the absence of Mr. J. Kennedy, was an impartial referee. Toomevara: Tom O'Meara (goal), J. Donovan. M. Collison, S. Hackett, Garrett Howard, M. O'Meara, J. O ' Brien (Swimmer), Sergt. Gleeson, J. Guilmanin, J. Gleeson (Killowney), J. Hogan. P. Guilfoyle, T. Bums. P. O'Meara, M. Kennedy (capt.). Borr isoleigh: P. Hany, F. Smith, D. Mackey, T. Hany. W. Matthews, J. Donovan. M. Mack, M.Ryan. M. Carroll. J. Hackett, W. Ryan, T. Hogan. D. Ryan, M. Stapleton.

Bord na n' Og Final Results in Hurling for 1995 UII2 Hurling ' A' : Toomevara 3-2; Burgess 3- 1 UIIZ Hurling 'B': Ballina 3-5; Newport 0-1 U/ 12 Hurling 'C': Silvennioes 5-5; Ballinahinch 4-5 U/14 Hurling ' A' UrbanIRural: Toomt!vara 0-8; Neoagh 1-5 Replay: Toomevara 2- 11: Nenagh 2-[0 U/14 Hurling Rural: Toomevara 5-12; Moneygall 1-6 V/14 Hurling ' 8 ' : Burgess 5-7; Borris- Ileigh 1-3 U/14 Hurling 'C': Kildangan 3-4; Ponroe 0-0

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36 Borris-Ileigh '87 style - the pride of Tipperary. by COlM KINSELLA On a mid-August evening il11985 Borris-Ileigh's players and supporters trooped out of McDonagh Park. Ncnagh a disconsolate lot. Beaten by arch-rivals Kilruanc MacDonagh's by fifteen points in a NOI1h Semi-Final the future looked far from bright. The hurling critics spoke of imminent retire­ ments. the older players past their 'sell by' date while the young shoulders in the side were inca­ pable OIllheirown of leading the famed 'maroon and while' out of what seemed like a lengthy peri­ od as one of Nonh Tipp. hurling's 'also rans'. Few would have expected that the very next season 1986-87 would sec Borris-Ileigh write Ihe greatest chapter in their long and successful history. A bright league campaign signalled the beginning of better things to come. Their haul of thineen league points left Borris· lleigh joint leaders with Kilruane after their eight games, and so a playoff would decide the competitions winners. At half lime it looked like a repeal of their championship meeting of the previous summer as Kilruane cruised to a 0-13 [0 1-4 half lime lead. Borris·lleigh with a new sense of purpose in the second period fought back bravely but again finished second best. Although rlefeated Borris-Ileigh could take much from their two point loss, perhaps most notably that they had held the '85 All· Ireland club champions to scoring one point in the second period. The '86 championship brought with it fresh impetus and hope. A bye in the first round and a ten point defeat of Borrisokane set up another semi· final meeting with Kilruane. FINAL SUCCESS For the third time in the space oftwclve months Borris·[leigh were Iv suffer the same sinking feel· ing against Kilruane. An eleven point dcfeatleft many question marks over this Borris-lleigh side. The change in fonune is quite remarkable and says much for the club's dedication, hard work and resilience. A superb perfonnance in the play·off game against Toomevara gave the 'maroon and white' a price. less ticket to the county quaner finals. Funher victories over Carrick Swans and Holycross helped Borris· lleigh to a county final appear­ ance. Not surprisingly the opposition were to be Kilruane, the best club side in Ireland the previous year and seemingly bound for the same exalted perch if the results of these sides recent meetings were anything to go by. Yet Borris·lleigh were a transfonned side. Under the influence of Thurles Sarsfields they possessed a new confidence and will 10 win. 1lle sixth county title in senior ranks was auained in much style. Kilruane were a beaten side well before the final whistle. The Borris·lleigh tendency to mix the very good with the mediocre from early in the year had made way for some buoyant displays. Having played second fiddle to Kilruane for '85 and pan of'86 what better way to press home their hurling worth than by emulating their great rivals in winning the All·lreland club title, Wins over Limerick kingpins Claughaun and the Clare standard bearers, Clarecastle saw Borris' through 10 the late four of the AII·lreland club series, In the first half of their Munster final win Borris· lle igh were seen at their brilliant best. They crushed a fancied Clarecastle side with veteran forward Noel O' Dwyer giving a masterful display of point scoring. After two defeats in their previous Munster club fina l appearances Borris·lleigh had finaUy made

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38 the big breakthrough. Their All- Ireland semi-linal pined mem against BallycastJe of Antrim. In an open, free flowing encounter Boms-tleigh proved tOO strong for the northemers and despite conceding three goals had eight points to spare, 3-1610 3-8. The other half of the drJw provided Borris' with their opponentS, the Wexford champions Rathnure. Again Boms' did their best work in the opening half. Goals from Philip Kenny and the outstand­ ing Aidan Ryan saw them into a healthy 2-5 to 0-6 lead by the interval. Noel O'Dwyer cOnlinued to impress and Borris' cruised through the second half for a 2-9 to 0-9 viclo!). The lop prize in club hurling had been annexed, it was a long way from Ihat sizable defeated suf­ fered at the hands of Kilruane nineleen months earlier. TIle line out and scorers from the All-Ireland Club final were: Noel Maher, Francis Spillane, Timmy Slap1eton, Michael Ryan, Richard Stakleum. Gerry Stapleton, Bobby Ryan, Timmy Ryan, Francis Collins, Conor Stakelum 0-1. Noel O'Dwyer 0-4 (2 frees, I pen), John McGrath 0-1. Mick Coen, Philip Kenny I-I, Aidan Ryan 1-2. Subs: Brian Kenny for TImmy Ryan (injured). BORRIS-ILEIGII 1985 CHAMPI ONSIII I' Rd. I: Borris-Ileigh 4-11 - Borrisokane/Knockshe 0-9. Rd.2: Borris-Ileigh 2-12 - Roserea 2-6. Rd.3 Borris-Heigh 1-18 - Toome 0-14. RdA Borris-Heigh 1- 18 - Nenagh 3-1. Semi-Final: Borris-lleigh 0-5 - Kilruane 2-14.

'86 SHL Rd ): Borris-Heigh 0-14 - Moneygall 0·13. Borris-Ileigh 1-8 - RoscreaO-1. Boms-Ileigh 0-4 - Toome 2-10. Borris-Ileigh \ · 12 - Silvermines 0-8. Boms· lleigh4-8 - Lorrha 2·1. Borris- lleighl . 18 - Borrisokane 2-10. Boms· lleighl-9 - Eire O!L!..:2:.. 10-19 8·13. Final: (on playoff) BOITis-lleigh 2-6 - Kilruane 0-14.

86 S,H.C. First Round Borris-lleigh received a bye. 2nd Round Borris-lleigh2-22 - Borrisokane 2-10. Semi-Final: Borris-I1eigh 0-1- Kilruane 1- 15. SHC Play-OfT: Boms-Heigh 3-9 - Toome 2-9. County Quarter 1-inal: Boms-Ileigh 3-11 - Carrick Swans 5-3. Semi·fina l: Borris-Heigh 3-10 - Holycross 1-1. Final: Bonis-Ileigh 0-14· Kilruane 0-1. Munster Semi·Final: Borris-Ileigh 2-10· Cloughan 1-9. Munster Final: Borri s-lleigh 1·13 -Clarecastle 1-9. All -Ireland Club Semi-Final: Borri s- Ileigh 3·16· Ballycastle 3-8. All-Ireland Club Final: Borris-lieigh 2-9 - Rathnure 0-9.

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42 25 years ago Eleven teams affiliated in the senior hurling championship of 1970. The eleven would inlcude; Na Piarsaigh (BurgesslKildangan) and St. Brendan's (BallinaiSilvennines) plus a Roscrea team that was seeking a fou r in a row of North Final successes. 1lle championship was run on a knock out plus losers group system. With Kilurane MacDonaghs receiving a bye in the first round, they would gain a place in the losers group if they lost their first game which would be a second round tie with Borrisokane (as it so happened). ' For to-days finalists, Bonis-lieigh and Toomcvara. their fonunes were rather mixed. Borris-lleigh had a first round win along with Lorrha, Moneygall, Newport and Roscrea. In the second round however, they were to lose to Moneygal1 eventual championship runners-up. Toomevara played all of two games which incuded a heavy first round defeat against Roserea and were later to lose to Nenagh in the first round of the losers group. In the end RoseTea were crowned champions for the thineenth lime. The results from the 1970 S.H.C. is as follows:-

Round I. Borris-lleigh 3-11; Nenagh Eire Og 4-3 Lorma 3-14; Borrisokane 2-6 Moneyga1l6- 12; St. Bre ndans, Ba11inalSilvermines 2-7 Newpon 4-16: Na Pi arsaigh, BurgessiKildangan 3-7 Roserea 10·6; Toomevara 3-7 Kilruane. a bye

Winners Croup. Newport 7-7; Kilruane 2-8 Roserea 3-10: Lorrha 2·4 MooeygaIl2-1O; Boms-Ileigh 2-7

Losers C rou p Round I. Nenagh 6·3; Toomevara 3-9 SI. Brendans 4- 11; Na Piarsaigh 6-4 Kilruane 2-8; Borrisokane 0- 12

Losers Semi Final Kilruaoe 4-7; St. Brendans 1-9

Losers Final Nenagh 7-9; Ki lruane 4-2

SemI Final Roscrea 4-16; Newport 2-3 MoneygaIl 5- 10; Newpon 5-4 Final Sept. 19th. Roscrea 3-9; MoneygaIl 3-3, al Nenagh

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: nack row 110 r : .lack DOllovan, N.T., mil O'1\'Il'ura, Gra ... nj 1\Ialachy Col lison. i\ lonc ygu ll : Steven Hackett, Coole; Jack Kennedy. i\'loncygullj .Jack Gilmartin, Paddy O'Meara, Grawn. Middle Row t 10 r: Tom Gleeson, Moncygall: To rn Jlyrnc, Moncygall, Martin Kcnncd)'. Paddy Collison, 1\ loncygallj Dinny Kelly, Ballybcg: Paddy Guilfoyl'i. Moncyga ll. Front row: Tom O ' Meara, N.T., GrU\\Il; "S ... immcr" O'lJricn, Garrell Ilowa rd. Garda; Jack Gleeson, Gard~l. (Courtesy of J ack R)un). Neil Williams retiring

After twenty one years as principal ofToomevara NaliOflai School Neil Williams. N.T.• has retired this summer. From nC3rby CloughJOrdan. Neil received his secondary education .11 Bailyfin before going on to teacher training. He taught in Newpon and the now defunct school .11 Clash before becoming principal in Ballinree NS in 1957. He carne 10 Toomevara in 1974 to succeed the laIc Jack Donovan, N.T. On coming to Toomevarn p.1rish, Neil threw in his 101 with the local dub. winning a North Medal in 1958 in the defeat of his old club Kilruanc. Nonh lrnd county medals followed in 1960. a year in which he also won an Oircachtas medal with TiptX!r:uy. A North medal came his way again in 1961 and also a National League medal. 1%2 also brough 3 North senior medal. lie captained SI. A'ln!liln's to a COUnty senior football title in 1961. Over the past twenty years Neil has done herculean work with under age hurling. TIle pre· sent high runking ofToomevaru is due to his great work over the years at under age level, many tro­ phies won at every grade from under 12 up. The first North title was won at under 12 in 1975, and the first county under 12 in 1977, whcn the captain was a lad called P

Michael Murphy

They say every team has at least one character, and this is certainly true when it CQrnCS!O Toomes' tearing centre forward Michael Murphy. From the lime thaI Michael won his first championship medal (U112 1977) it was evident that he was going to be a vilal cog in the success that would fol· low for Toome. He has represented the CounlY in al l grades of hurling winning MunSler medals in minor. 1983. and ajuniorsuccess in 1985. Michael is a player whose love and dedication to hurling knows 110 bounds, and while he has suf· fered some inujuries during the year. Olle hopes that he has recovered sufficenlly, and is sure to make an appearance al some stage in to-days decider. Pat Meagher Pat Meagher had the honour of been captain for all ofToomes' senior successes in 1994. While in his juvenile days he played most of his hurling al wing back or centre field, it was not until he amived on the senior scene that he established himself as a teak tough comer back. He has been a very cOflsistant defender in recent years. and he is highly raled by many hurling fol· lowers throughout the premier cooOly. He has won all major honoors with the club al all levels. and ht would love 10 add to his collection with a win in lo-days final. Pat (29) is married to Bernie and he is a member of the office Starr at Carey Bros., Nenagh.

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Toomevara .....' Toomevara 1·11 - Borris-Heigh 0-10. Borris.Heigh's reign as North champions carne to an end at MacDonagh Park, Cloughjoroan as they bowed Out - not altogether unclIpectcdly - to Toomevara who will be in their first North Final since 1986. It wasn't a great hour's hurling by any standard, and while Toomevara will bejubilan\ at having taken so notable a scalp as BorrisoJeigh, their euphoria must be tempered by a number of actors. Firstly BorrisoJeigh had to line out with the services of Tipperary caproin, Bobby Ryan, and thaI must have had a tremendous effect on Ihe teams morale. Secondly as Noel O'Dwyer pointed OUI after the game it was probably the weakest forward line for many a year to come out of Borris. Toome must also look \0 the fact thaI though they played with tremendous zest in the first half. and were six points clear at the imerval, they lost their way for a long period in the second half. Only three points were scored in the second half by them, one from a 65 and another from a free which must raise questions about the quality of the forward line. They can also thank the superb goal­ keeping of Kellin McConnack already a lIeteran of the senior club scene at 17 years of age, and two memorable salles by him kept Toomevara ahead just when Borris threatened 10 draw lellel. Sco rers: Toomclla ra: M Nolan 1-3, M O'Meara 0·3, J Ryan 0-3, L Flaherty 0-2Jlor r isole igh : C Stapleton 0-7, J. McGrath 0-1, S Dellaney 0-1, J Maher 0-1. Toomella ra: K McConnack, P Maher, R Brislane. B Spillane. G Frwd, P King, N McDonnell, M O'Meara, E Frend, J McGrath, Liam Aaherty, J Dunne, M Nolan, 'tommy Dunne, J Ryan. Subs: K Kennedy, J McGrath, K McDonnell for Eddie Frend. Borr isoleigh: C Reid, B Kenny. T Stapleton. M Ryan, Richard Stakelum, G Stapleton, Joe Loughane. A Ryan. J McGrath, Seamus Dellaney, C Stakelum, Tom Stapleton, J.J. Maher, P Delaney, P Kenny, J.J . Maher. Subs: N Maher for Delaney, M Cocn for R Stakelum. Referee: J. McDonnell. Toomevara Club Officers Life P resident: Rody Nolan Pres ident: Man Hassett Vice-President: Tom Shanahan C hairma n: Fr. Michael Casey Vice-C hairma n: G. Kelly and Fr. Michael O'Meara Treasurer : Bernard O'Neill Secretary: E. Frend P.R.O.: Philip Shanahan Registrar: N. Williams Borris-Heigh Club Officers Secreta ry: Paddy Ryan C hairman: Liam Stapleton Treasurer: Mary Shanahan Vice-C ha irme n: Tony Rabbitte. Ollie Kelly

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48 Results of Toomevara v Borrisoleigh in the 30's and 40's

1930 North Final: Toomevara 5·8: Bomsolcigh ]-6 1931 Nonh Final: Toomevara 7·]; Borrisoleigh 1-3 1935 2nd round: Toomevara ]·2: Borrisoleigh 6·6 1945 lSI round: Toomevara \·4: BorrisoJeigh 0·4 1946 151 round: Toomevara 6-3; Borrisoleigh 2-6

TOOMEVARA v BORRIS-I LEIGH - 1948 In 1948 a new club was fonned in the parish of Borrisoleigh. An amalgamation of Bonisoteigh and Heigh was fonned and II new club name was invented. Borris-Heigh Hurling Club was bom and ilS name would become II household name right up 10 the present day. Listed below are the results of the fifleen games played in the North S.H.C. between Toomevara and Borris-Heigh for '48 10 '93. Borris.lleigh lead by 8 wins 10 6 and there was one draw.

1948 2nd round: Toomevara 1-7; Borris-lleigh 4-8 (Nenagh) 1950 lSI round: Toomevara 3·0; Borris-lleigh 6-13 (Nenagh) 1951 1st round: Toomevara 2·3: Borris·l1eigh 4-13 (Borrisoleigh) 1957 2nd round: Toomevara 5·14: Borris- lleigh 4-5 (Nenagh) 1958 1st round: Toomevara 3-7: Borris-lleigh 1-3 (Nenagh) 1968 Semi Final: Toomcvara 4-7: Borris-Heigh 3-13 (Nenagh) 19692nd round: Toomevara I-II : Borris- Ileigh 4-7 (Nenagh) 1971 Semi Final: Toomevara 2·6 Borris-Il eigh 4-7 (Nellagh) 1976 2nd round: Toomevara 4-5: Borris-Ileigh 3-5 1978 1st round: Toomevara 0-7: Borris-Heigh 7- 11 1985: Toomevara 0-14: BOrris-lleigh 1-8 1989 Semi Final: Toomevara 1· 10: Borris-Il eigh 0-11 (Cloughjordan) 1992 Preliminary round: Toomevara 2-1 1: Bonis-lleigh 0-17 (Cloughjordan) Replay: Toomevara 1· 15: Borris- Heigh 3· 11 (Clooghjordan) 1993 Losers group final: Toomevara 1-10: Borris·llcigh 0-11 (Nenagh) • S.H.L. Since the S.H.L. was inaugurated in 1985 both Toomevara and Borris.lleigh have met on seven occasions. 1986: Toomevara 2-10: Borris·lleigh 0-4 1987: Toomevara 0-4; Borris·lleigh 1-12 1141'90: Toomevara 0-6; Borris- Heigh 0· 14 (Bonis·lleigh) Play-off, 15/41'90: Toomevara 2-8; Borris-Ile igh 0-13 (Cloughjordan) 27/31'92, 2nd round: Toomevara 1-14; Borris·lleigh 2·7 (Toomevara) League Final, 26171'92: Toomevara 2-8: Borris·Heigh 0-9 (Moneyga\l) 14131'93: 1st round: Toomevara 2-11: Borris-Heigh 1-5 (Borrisoleigh)

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Referee Gerry Hayes

Gerry Hayes, Moneygall will re feree today's final. It will be his first time to referee a senior hurl ­ ing final. Last yeal he was in charge of the U I.c. final between Silvennines and Shannon Rovers, His finals up to now include a junior' A' in '91 and a minor hurling' B' final in '92, He has refer­ eed m three county fOOtball fi nals which include minor ' A', JUlllor 'A' and an under-2 1 '8', He began refereeing in 1990 and since then he has officiated in u-14 and u-16 'A' hurling finals, Gerry, who is a mechanic and is manied to Patricia ryan and his family include Geraldine, Elaine and Billy, Whe n not in vo lved wit h the whislle, Gerry is an acti ve member with hi s cl ub and al the momenl is in the position of vice-chainnan, Today his umpires wi ll be Noel and Bany Ryan, Martin Hogan and Billy Mcleish, while his lines­ men are Mart in Aheame and Mic hael Maun sell ,

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.,. . • row: Stapleton, Ryan, Conor Stakclum, John McGrath, Bobby Ryan. Front row: Ryan, Urian Kenny, Seamus [)cvancy, Christy Reid. The late Frankie Ryan Frankie was closely involved with TOOmeVUl"'d from boyhood. He was a member orille Toomevara Juvenile It:am which beat Shannon Rovers 3-3 t03-1 to win the Conway Cup in 1953. He was again comer forward the following year when they were beaten by Borrisokanc in the final 7-3 to 4-1. 1995 saw him caprain of the Juvenile team which brought home the Conway Cup by defeating Kilruane 5-5 to 4-0. 1ne same yecar, at the age of IS he played in a North minor final, bul was OUI of luck as Toomc los[ \0 Eire Og. The following year Toome were back in the minor final, and Frankie hit three goals in the S-6 to 2-2 defeat of Ki ldangan. In 1958 he won a Nonh J uniormedal with Toome's No.2 team. which beat Kilruaoe m the North final, and then defeated BorriSOKane, No. I championship winners, for the right to ptay in the county. Unfortunately Sarsfields were tOO strong for them in the final winning 3- 7 to 2-4. In 1959 he made the breakthrough to the senior team, and played against Ki lruane in the Nonh final. losing 0-11 to 1-4. But 1960 brought double glory with a Nonh victory over Kilruane, and the county final victory - the first since 1960 - over Sarsfields by 3· 15 to 2-9. Frankie was at comer for- ward. ... He picked up a county football medal with a NOM Tipp self.:ction in 1960. and again with the St. Aannans. a Toome, Moneygall. Roscrea combinlltion which won in 1%1. Nonh medals followed for Frankie in 1%1 and 1962, but Roscrea were victorious in the 1%3 final. Toome's fonunes went into decline through the sixties and Frankie retired from senior hurling in 1971. Frankie was in c:large of the Intermediate team which regained senior status in 1984, and became a senior selector in 1985. He was a very dedicated mentor and extr.:mely proud ofToome as it swept to the three in a row of county titles since 1992. Borris-I1eigh's Hurling Roll of Honour All-Ireland Club Final, 1987; Munster Club Final 1987 COUNTY TITLES Senior Hurling: 1949; '50; '53; '81; '83; '86 Junior Ilurling: 1910 (Borrisoleigh) unl: 1%9 Minor'R': 1985 Ull6 'B': 1991 NORTII TITLES Seni or Hurling: 1947 (Borris-lleigh); 1950; '51; '52; '53; '55; '72; '73; '76; '81; '83; '88 Junior Hurling: 1978 unl 'A': 1%9: '87; '88 Minor ' 8 ': 1981; '85 U1I6II: 1965 U/16 ' A': 1974 U/16 ' B': 1988; '91 U/IS: 1%3: '65 U/14 ' A': 1972; '74 U/14 ' B': 1990 U/12 ' A' : 1973 Ull2 '8': 1989

53 - How Borris-neigh fared in Juvenile H. Finals since 1985

1985: Ul I2 H.B Runners up to Ballina 1-2 to I-U. UlI4 H. B Runners up to Burgess 2-0 to 0-2. 1986: U/ 14 H. B: Runners up to Shannon Rovers 3-5 to 1-4. 1988: Ul I6 H. B: ViclOrious against Portroe 2·7 to 2·2. 1989: U/12 H. B: ViclOrious against Burgess 4-1 to 2-1. UII4 H.8: Runners up to Silvennines 8·6 to 4-6. 1990: UII4 H.B: Victorious against DaUina 4-6101-0. 1991: UlI6 H.B: Victorious agamst Newport 1-5 to 0-5. 1993: UIJ4 H. B: Runners up 10 Burgess 2-4 to 1-3. 1994: UII2 H. B: Runners up to Burgess 3-2 to 2-1. 1995: UIJ 4 H.B: Runners up to Burgess 5-7101-3.

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The No rth Tipp UII6 hurling champions of 1993 which "on the Munster .'inal, which includes seven players involved in today No rth .' inal. Front row: Ken Dunne. 'liXlmc; I~cter No lan, l'«mplcdcrrYj MI. Bevans, Toome; Rory Huckctt, do; Darragh Quinn, Nc naghj Denis Kelly, Toomc; Mark Kecshan. Monc)'gall; DamiCIl O'\leora. Toome. lIark row: Mark O'Leary, KilrUll ncj I' hilip Rabbitte, 8orr is. (I('igh: I\1ln. Burke, S. Rowrs; Paul King, BorrisokancIKnockshe; KClin O'Orien, Kilruanej Nia ll Slevin, • HorrisokancIKllockshe: SC'an Maher, Borris·Jleigh: Seamus Halt'S, Kildangan (coach) . Hit The Beat' on the Street!

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