South Tipperary Senior Hurling Final Match Programme 1996 • • Coiste Chontae Thiobrad Arann Theas A.I.B. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ~ FINAL AlB at MOYLE PARK, MONROE Bank SUNDAY, 8th SEPTEMBER, 1996 , CILLNAILE ..• • V"• • BAILE AN GHARRAi at 3.30 p.m. ----- Ref: T. Lonergan Preceded at 2 p.m. by , . ", ' . HEARN'S HOTEL I.H.C. FioDH ARD V BAILE BEAGAN-GRAINSEACH Ref: T. J . CORBY , , CLAR OIFIGIUIL : £1 MOYLAN & MURRAY MAIN GBTOYOTA DEALERS FULL RANGE OF NEW TOYOTA VEHiCLES EX-STOCK AT MOYLAN & MURRA Y YOU'LL ALWA YS GET A RESULT 1st for Sales -- lSI for Service -- 1st for Paris , - ~ J J ~ U$EDCAR YOURPATH 'rO A NEW WAARANTY ow UNUMJTED lSlOnS MILEAGE ElmY PARTS & Set your sights higher lWOOR lABOUR JmEE rEARS Forecourt facilities from 7.30 a.m. to midnight ®TOYOTA Cashe/ Road, C/oome!, Co. T/operary. Tel: 052-21177 Fax: 052-2.30.35 Fergal, Tom and Staff are delighted to be associated L with Local G.A.A. - THE 85th SOUTH TIPPERARY S.H.C. FINAL Today is the major day in S9.UI,h Tipperary's G.A.A. calendar. The day of the Divisional Senior Hurling Final has always been a special occasion in the tHliision. We celebrate today South Tipperary's 85th Final and it is appropriate that this 1996 decider brings together two learns seeped in the greal history and tradition of South Tipperary hurling. Killcnaule have a proud record in a marveliolL'; 111 year history whilst their rivals Ballingarry's outstanding contribution to the Tipperary G.A.A. scene c)uends over a similar period. Killenaule chase their 161h title today whilst Ballingarry are seeking a 6th crown. Go n'Eiri go gheal leo. II is in many ways appropriate Ihal today's final will mark another milestone in the proud history of Gaelic games in our division as il will be the first to be staged in the splendid Moyle park the home of our Divisional and County Senior Football Champions Moyle Rovers, a club that has also rendered great service to the Association since it's foundation. This year's final marks the third year of Sponsorship by Allied Irish Banks PLC. of the Senior Hurling Championship and the South Board is delighted to avail of this opportunity .0 sincerely thank A.I.B. for their generous sponsorhip which together with the sponsorship by other bodies of various competitions enables the Board to expand it's pnlmOlion of Gaelic Games in the County's largest Division by lending it's financial support to such worthwhile activities as Summer Camps, School Projects, under.age activities and Ground development. The Intermediate Hurters of Fethard and Ballybacon-Grange, have their part to play in the day's activities also and we are confident that they will serve up a game worthy of the occasion. In compiling this special souvenir programme South Tipperary Board has endeavoured to capture the atmosphere and the nostalgia of the occasions. We hope that our efforts satisfy the reader. As programme editor I thank most sincerely those who have rendered such invaluable assistance eSPl-'<:ially the Board Officers, together with Dick Goldsboro (Ballingarry) Pat Shelley (Killenaule) and Seamus Norris (Moyle Rovers). Finally a sincere thank you to our many advertisers without whom publication would not be possible. Please support them. Beidh Bua is BeaMacht. Mice61 0 Meara. 'J?y-o.yel" befol"e 0. ao.me o Lord I offer you this game. To you, I offer my playing Grant me, 0 Lord, a hurl er's skill. As a prayer, and Lord I With strength of arm and speed of limb, will put my heart into it too. Unerring eye for the nying ball, More important than And courage to match whale'er befall. the test of my limbs today May my slroke be steady and my ai m be true, will be my behaviour during My actions manly and my misses few; the game, hence 0 Lord, No mailer what way the game may go, help me to avoid vanity May I rest in friendship with every foe. if I do well, resentment When the fi na l whis tle for me has blown, at being beaten. and all And I stand at last before God's judgement throne, feelings of revenge, anger May the greal referee when He ca lls my name and jealousy. At the same Say, You hurled like a man; you played the game. ti me. 0 Lord I want to win Seamus Redmond so help me give of my very best, and may my best be good enough. Amen. 3 I passed through friendly Fethard Giantsgrave all gazed in wonder Where Slievenamon doth smile; And Clonmel skies were brown And stopped at fair Lisronagh When they saw the thousands thronging By the River banks of Moyle. Through Caherclough and Orchardstown. Game filled the woods of Lakefield The Carrick fl ags were flying The pheasant, woodcock, grouse; As they passed Ki lsheclan side I saw foxes, hares and horses Where the married Moyle and Anner Round Clonacody House. Meets the Suir's bright, sparkling tide. I thought of our ancestors In that famed field near the River and those difficult days of yore; Tipp.IKilkenny boys did play; When the people oft assembled For the opening of our Sportsfield For the Mass at Donoughmore. on the 20th Day of May. But the River Moyle keeps roving May the name of famed Lisronagh By Annsfort's lonely ridge And Powerstown e'er grow; Till it meets the gentle Almer May the Sky Blue flag of Moyle Rovers Not far from Thomy Bridge. Fly proudly o'er Monroe. Br. Joseph Perkins. ,------.-._._. _------------------------- : .-. // WHAT HAVE THEY IN COMMON? ! : ~ .' CLONMEL HEARN'S 1 i .' ' ,. OIL A.I.B. HOTEL I j 1 1 JOHN 1 1 THE 1 1 QUIRKE NAT 1 1 JEWELLER toNAL/ST 1 1 1 1 BARRY 1 1 ~~ 1 O'BRIEN ARMS CHADWICKS Il _________________________________________________________ UMINIUM HOTEL __ __ _____ I1 I ALL ARE SOUTH TIPPERARY G.A.A. BOARD , ' ' ! SPONSORS FOR 1996. .'/' Sponsorship Enquiries to Board Secretary. reV Fax.; 052) 22929" / I-------------------------_ ._._.-._A.-._. _. 4 F AILTE ON gCATHAOIRLEACH. Cuirim faille e chroi roimh gach duine go Moin Rua inniu at an 1& mor lomani seo. Taim dnnle go mbeidh ard chluiche againn sa cluiche chearmig sinsir. The year 1996 will always be remembered as being an oUlStanding one for the game of Hurling. The games at Inter Co. Level have enthralled and captured the imagination of the Sporling public. Live coverage on T.Y. has given the game a wider audience and last Sunday's All Ireland Final. a game of fire and passion brought the All Ireland Championships 10 a salisfaclOry conclusion. Today here in Monroe in the modem and splendid facilities developed by the Moyle Rovers Club. the Hurlers of Ballingarry and Killcnaule bring the South Divisions , Senior Hurling Championships (0 a conclusion. This local Derby has all the ingredients to provide a battle royal, it brings some of the finest young players in our division into opposition. I look forward 10 a game of great skill, of fire and passion and a standard of sportsmanship that will add lustre to the game in our Division. The Curtain raiser for today's Senior Hurling Finals is a key Intermediate Hurling Championship game between Fethard and Ballybacon-Grange. a game that should setlhe tone for a great afternoons enterlainment. I extend best wishes to the 4 leams laking parI in todays programme. to the Referees and their Officials and I hope that the loyal supporters of our games will enjoy what should be a special day of entertainmenl here in Monroe. Sean 0 Nuinseaigh. Cathaorleach Tiobraid Arann Theas. Am/min na bhFiann. / rise to hear. our an/hem sung by 0/1, /face our flag remembering the stars of the coman, who thrilled me in my boyhood days before my head WILl' gri!)\ caring not who lIfon or losl. once hurling won Ihe da)'. FOCAL FAILTE. • • • • I would like 10 take Ihis opportunity 10 wdcomc the teams, referees. offi cials and supporters for today's South Senior Hurling Final. This is the first Senior Hurling Final 10 he played in Moyle Park and is just reward for all the time and effort put in by club members over the past number of years. I extend best wishes to the four learns laking parI today and look forward 10 two good games. SEAMUS 6 NOREIS. Cathoirleach Fanathe na Maoilig SEAMUS NORRIS 5 FIRST FOR SPORT IN COUNTY TIPPERARY Tune in for an update on all the top games throughout the day 'B e~t Wi ~ h e~ to 'Both TeC\m~ from WESTGATE, IRISHTOWN, CLONMEL Tel.! Fax ., (052) 25774 BUYING A BA TN SCReeN? 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