North Tipperary Senior Hurling Final Match Programme 1979 CUMANN LUITH CLEAS GAEL TIOBRAD ARANN ·.THUAIDH Craobh Cluiche lomana Sinnsear PAIRC MHIC DONNCHA. AONACH 19. LUNASA 1979 Cill Ruain Mhic Donncadha v Muine Gall 3.30 p.m. Reiteoir: Sean () Meara IOMAINT NA M IONUIRI ' MUINE GALL v TUAIM ul MHEARA 2.00 p,m. RelteOlr Padraig 0 Ouinsh~ Clil( Oifigiuil 20p MISSISSIPPI BAR TOOMEVARA PROP.: MARTIN RYAN FOR BEST DRINKS IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE HOPING FOR A GOOD NORTH FINAL - ------ MONEYGALL OR KILRUANE ? You will always be on a Winner with Wallpaper and Paint from KENNEDYS HOME DECOR Main Street, Roscrea. Phone 417 -------------- MARTIN SLATTERY Phone 31856 TILE CENTRE, NENAGH 15 Mitchel Street Nenagh KEEN EST PRICES 2 Message from BO(lrd Chairman Reamhra Ar son Cumann luthchlcas Gael Tiobrad Arann Thuaidh, 'sa rna phriobh leid, h!lilte d fhearn roimh each anseo go Pairch Mhic Donncha ar un la airithe sea. Gabhaim mile buiochas Ie gach duine <l chUir lamh san obair innlu. Ttl me cinllte go mbeidh chaidean alrd sna cluichi. The Nonh Tipperary Sonior HUlling Final is a very special occaSIOIl lor many people. The effort put into the games during the yoar, now reaches tho climax. It is my privilege to extend on behalf of the North Tipperary Board a sincere welcome to everybody here today. It IS earnestly hoped that this day will be a credit to the game of hurling, and that the traditional high standard of sportsmanship and splendour that other finals have set lor us, will be maintained_ To pick a winner today IS an invidious task - Moneygall will bu striving to emulate their magnificent feats in 1975 and 1976, winning two county hIles, while Kilruane MacDonagh Will be looking for the ma9ical Ihree-In-a·row- Whatever the outcome, we are assured 01 <I wonderful final, with each player striving With might and main, to brinu thiS DiviSion's premier title to their parlsh_ A special welcome to the Nealon Trophy final:sts in minor hurling, who provide the curtain raiser loday. These young men will go on 10 greater feals in the years to come and an intriguing tie is anticipated here, I wish to pay a special tribute to all our teams who have par tlcipated in our championships this year. This commitment and dedica· tion to our national games, is playing an imporlant part in preserving our national identity, To our patrons, clubs, officials. referees, park committees, gatu checkers and ticket sellers, I express my sincere thanks on behalf 01 the Board, and 10 our Aunai. Padreig 0 Meschair, who has made all tho excellent arrangoments for our finals, My thanks also to the Toomevara Club for their work in pfoducin~t an excellent souvenir programme, We look forward to great hurling here today. on the excellent sod of MacOonagh Park, Whatever the outcome this Division will haw worthy champions and fitting representatives in the County Champion­ ship, to provide our county with talent and leadership, T6Mas 0 Ciarba, Cathoirleach Coiste Tiobraid Arann Tuaidh: lunasa 1979. 3 AFTER THE FINAL DON T FORGET TO CALL TO ROHANS BAR and GROCERY Sarsfield Street, Nenagh FOR AN ENJOYABLE DRINK IN TRADITIONAL GAA ATMOSPHERE DELANEY'S SUPERMARKET & HARDWARE STORE FOR QUALITY and VALUE TOOMEVARA LARGE SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS TIMBER LIME CEMENT Agent for: Stanley Tools, Calor Kosa ngas, Berger Paints POL YTHENE AT KEENEST PRICES Phone Toomevara 3 • PATHS TO THE FINAL KllRUANE MacDONAGH ,.. llruane 6·8, Lorrha ,-, Roscrca 4-8, Kilruane 2·10 Kilruane 1-14, Silvermines 2-11 Moneygalll.13, Kilruane ,-'' Kitruane 3-8, Borris-Ileigh ' -5 Play-off Kilruane 2-6, Silvermines 1-8 Quarter-Finals Kilruane 2-12, Eire 09 '-9 Semi-Finals Kilruane 4-'2, Roscrea '-10 MONEYGALL MoneygaIl1-13, Borris-Heigh ' -8 Moneygall 1-13, Lorrha 0·7 Roscrea 2-13, Moneygal11-11 Moneygalll·13, Kilruane '-11 Silvermines 2-12. Moneygall1-9 • Semi-Finals Moneygall 2-13, Borris-Ileigh 3-7 . Michael Cusack In The United Irishman "When I reflect on the sublime simplicity of the game, the strength and swiftness of the players. their apparently angelic impetuosity, the apparent recklessness of life and limb. their magic skill, their marvellous escapes, and the outstanding plcosure they give their friends, I have no hesitation in saying that the game of hurling is in the front rank of the Fine Arts", 5 WHEN IN NENAGH A VISIT TO O' CONNOR'S NENACiH SHOPPINCi CENTRE MARTYRS' ROAD, NENAGH Phone 31022 WILL PAY BIG DIVIDENDS FRIARY LOUNCiE BAR R~lax tn the lovely atmosphere of Nenagh's latest and most modern Lounge Bar O'CONNOR'S PRICES AT NENAGH BEATS THEM ALL ... TODA Y'S REFEREES SEAN O'MEARA: Refereeing since 1965, Sean O'Meara has refereed at overy level In North Tipperary In , _______... football and hurling, Including finals in all grades. Also refereed county SOnlor football 11001, u·21 hurling final, minor final, Munster senior hurling and sorllar football. club champiOnship games Including Mun­ SIN club senior hurhng final. He has refereed in Mid TIPP championship {i<lmes; also West Tipp-includmg hnals: two ali-Ireland minor hurling (speClel) linals, and u-21 ali-Ireland hurling final in 1975. Represented Tipperary on Mun­ ster Referees' AdVisory Council in hurhng until he retired from that POSition last year Now Chairman 01 Nonh TIPP Reterees' Committee. Trains at distance running twice weekly during the 'off' season, and at shorter dlstances-3 to 5 mlles­ twice wekely during regular season, Motto: 'Keep fit and keep going as long as you can, while you can!' PAT OUNl EA refel'ees today s minor hnal, Pat has established himself as one of our leading referees In il short time, He has been a promi­ nent member of the Silvermines Club for many yoars, both as il stalwart hall back and also as Club Secretary, This year he was elected Nce­ Chairman of the North Tipperary Board and he is tho only batchelor on the Board. Umpir es: Paddy O'Meara, Michael O'Meara, Denis Floyd, Saan Hay". linesmen: John McCarthy and Gerry long. 7 THE NEW ORMOND HOTEL NENAGH YOUR WEDDING DAY is the greatest in your life. Make sure it is the happiest by having your Reception at THE NEW ORMOND HOTEL where you are sure of excellent food, courtesy, and personal supervision Tel. 067/31404/31292 8 MONEYGALL CLUB REPORT Gaelic games have a long and honoured tradition in our parish. The first team on an organised basis was the famous "Honey mounts" combination drawn from all corners of the parish with Thomas Corcoran as manager. One member of that team, James Nolan of Summerhill, was selected on the "American Invasion" team of 1888. The "Honey mounts" waned during the confused days of the Parnellite split. The new century brought a revivctl. Membership rules were adopted, the fee being one shilling and a penny per month. Among the earty rules were: ... The club shall be Gaelic in word and spirit . .. Any players striking another deliberately shall be suspended for one month· ok No player to take intoxicating drink on the day of a match under pen<llty of explusion. The club has continued since then without a break as an active unit of the Association. This is the club's fifth time to contest the North Tipperary final, the only success being in 1975, but many players from the parish won divisional honours with Toomevara, especially during the record run of seven titles from 1925 to 1931. Darby Collison, a great centre field player, brought the first senior All-Ireland medal to the club and the division in 1916. Chairman of the Club down the years included: Michael Kelly, John Meagher, Fr D. Murphy, Darby Collison, Jack Collison, Paddy Kennedy, Fr Cosgrave, Fr Gunning, Billy Jones, Fr P. Ryan, Tommy Murray, Fr P. Clune, Fr M. Greene, FrJ. Hogan, Seamus 0 Riain. Club Secretaries included: Richard O'Brien, Major Collison, Matthew Gleeson, Paddy Kennedy, Stephen O'Meara, Dan Farrell, Billy Jones, Seamus a Riain, Sean Gleeson, Jimmy Boland, Jack Kennedy, Gerry Gleeson, Tim Gleeson, Noel Ryan, Padraig 0 Meachair. The present club officers are: President: V. Rev. T. Cos­ grave, P.P.; Vice-President: Fr P. O'Meara. Adm.; Chairman. Seamus a Aiain; Vice-Chairmen: Mick Collison, Jerry Maher; Treasurer: Philip O'Meara; Secretary: Padraig 0 Meachair; Chairman, Development Committee: Tom Nolan; Secretary: Ann.e Ryan; Trainer: John Gleeson; Masseur: Paddy Cleary; Equipment: Paul Jones. A STEP AHEAD IN SPORTSWEAR Super selection and value in Hurling and Football Outfits. 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