Mid-Tipperary Senior Hurling Final Match Programme 1989 Cluiche Ceannais lomana Thiobrad Arann Mean SOUTH EASTERN CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY LTD. Dovea Thurles • - . • - - .... ~-. - " ", -' ~- - - ' . - ~ - ~. ... ~. • WILVERLEY SUPREME (WVS) Dovea's winning team of protein transmitters Name 01 Bull Cod, Weighting R.B.I. B . F .~ Prolein ~ CHURCHWELL CAMPER CPR 558 +0.13 +0.09 TREGIBBY GRANDEE TYE 20 ,,.". +0. 18 +0.02 WARMINGHAM ROYALIST WRr 28 122 .. 0.20 +0. 04 WILVERLEY SUPREME WVS 97 " 3 +0,01 +0.04 DOV EA'S TEST BULLS ARE SELECTED ON A PROTEIN / BUTTERFAT BASIS Dams of the seven Test Bulls selected for 1989 Season averaged 7613 Kg. milk 4.6% BF. 3.45% Protein. BEEF BULLS OF ALL BREEDS TO SUIT ALL NEEDS Write for 1989 bull brochure. Telephone: (0504) 21755 2 Teachtaireacht , on Cathaoirleach A se mar phribhleid a9am aT son Cumann Luthchleas Gael T Thiobraid Arann laiT fior chaon failte a fearadh roimh 9ach duine ata annseo i Staid Semple inlu. Til traidisiuin iontach iomana a9 na hiomanaithe 6Mainistir na Croise agus Luach Magh, agus ta.imid uilig a9 suille cluiche sAT maith, sportuil, agus go mbainfidh 9ach einne idir 6g agus aosta taithneamh as an la - is cuma ce hiad na buath6iri. On behalf of Mid Tipperary Board. I extend a hearty cead mile failte to one and all for our hurling showpiece here in Semple Stadium this evening. The teams taking part - Holycross and Loughmore - have reached this stage on merit and are very worthy contestants for highest honours in the Division. We look forward to those very keen rivals to provide a game in the best traditions of both clubs, a game to bring back memories of many epic finals in Mid Tipperary in former years, a sporting and manly game that will embrace all that is good in the game of hurling. We confidently look forward toa fitting climax to a well-contested and sportinq Mid championship, a game that will have a lasting impression, which will bring about a greater realisation of the value of the game of hurling, how it stands apart, ideally suited to the Celtic temperament as well as being conducive to discipline, self control and physical well-being. In conclusion, I thank all who helped in to-day's programme, all our clubs, referees and their officials, ticket sellers, gatemen, field committees and our ever loyal supporters. A special thanks to all our advertisers and our sponsors for this evening's final - Bank of Ireland Thurles, Gerry Chawke Clonmel and Derek and Eleanor O'Connell, Park Avenue House. L1AM 6 hAONGHUSA Cathaoirleach , C.L.G. Thiobraid Arann Mean 1907-1989 T the County Convention in 1907 it was Andy Mason Drombane was elected Secretary A decided that there should be three at the first Convention in 1907 and held the divisions in the County: North, South and Mid, position until 1930 when he was succeeded by - the Mid Division 10 comprise Thurles, Phil Cahill, Holycross, who was succeeded in Moycarkey, Two Mile Borris, Templeluohy, 1937 by Phil Purcell, Moycarkey. He was Gurteen, Upperchurch, Milestone, Drombane, followed by '$weeper' Ryan, Moycarkey, 1948- Holycross, CiollOuhy, Rossmore, Cappawhite, 1966; Sean Ryan, Loughmore, 1966-1974; Liam Cashel and Racecourse. Ryan, Holycross (now Fr. Liam), 1974·1979, At the first convention ci the new Division, and he was succeeded by present holder, Tom John Cahill, Cashel, was elected Chainnan; O'Hara. Andy Mason, Drombane, Secretary, and Micky Although the Division has given many able Maher, Tubberadora, Treasurer. Since that and dedicated administrators to the Associiltion first convention the Mid Division has gone from the real histroy of the Division lies in the gilmes strength to strength, it has grown with the and the many great players who graced the Association and in turn has played nosmall part playing fields over the years and whose names in helping !he Associ<ation's growlh. Tim will be enshrined forever in hurling annals. Of Condon, Moycarkey, was elecled Chairman in the Iwenty·two senior hurling Alilrelands won 1908 and WClS followed in that position in 1912 by by Tipperary, eighteen were captained by Tom Semple; 1916 E. D. Ryan, Cashel; 1919 players from Mid Division: Tom Kerwick, Thurles; 1924 Jim Gleeson, 1887- Jim Stapleton, Thur!es. Dromoo.oe. 1895,'96,'98- Mikey Milher, Tubberadora. The Iillter WilS succeeded in 1927 by Rev. 1899- Jim Condon, Horse& Jockey. John Meilgher ilnd from here on the influence of 1900-Ned Hayes, Two Mile Borris. the clergy becilme very pronounced. Fr. 1906, 1905- Tom Semple, Thudes Sarsfields. Meilgher WilS succeeded in 1929 by Rev. Phil 1916, 1925- Johnny Leahy, Boherlahan. Fogarty, who WilS to become the Boord's 1930-John Joe Callanan, Thurles Sarsfields. longest serving chilirmiln. He WilS succeeded in 1937- Jim lanigan, Thurles Sarsfields. 1948 by Rev. Piltrick Lee. In 1956 Rev. Michilel 1945- John Maher, Thurles Sarsfields. Russell - now Bishop of Willer/ord - WilS 1949- Pat Stakelum, Holycross. elected to the post ilnd ilfter five years he 1958- Tony Wall, Thurles Sarsfields. hilnded over to Rev, Denis O'Meara, 1962, '65-Jimmy Doyle, Thurles Sarsfields. Moycarkey. 1964-Mick Murphy, Thurles Sarsfields. in 1969lheofflCe of ChailTl1an was restored to the laiety when Tom O'Hara became the first There are several other records held in the layman in lorty·twoyears to hold the position. in Division. John Doyle, Holycross. holds a record 1973 Tom was elected chairman of the County eleven National League medals and up to 1983 Boord and his successor in the Mid was Michael shared with the Late great Christy Ring a record Small, Sarsfields. At this time the lerm of eight senior All Ireland medals. This record was Chairman at Divisional and County level was beaten by Noel Skehan of Kilkenny, who won a confined to three years and when his term had ninth award in that year, three of which were expired in 1976 Michael Small was succeeded won as a substitute. by his predecessor, Tom O'Hara, who became Sarsfields are holders of twenty,€ight senior the first man to be elected twice to the position. hurling County tilles and clubs from the Tim Maher, Boherlahan. was the next occupant Division have won a total of sixty·three county of the chair and he was followed by Michael senior hurling finals. Lowry, Holycross, who went on to become The Gaels of Mid Tipperary can look back County Chairman at the eTKI of his term in Mid. with justifiable pride on the achievements since His successor in the Mid chair was Pat Cullen, 1907, the acorn that Wilssown over eighty years Loughmore, and Pat was succeeded by current ago has certainly grown into a mighty oak. holder 01office, Liam Hennessy, Moycarkey, Tomas 0 hEadlu_, Runoi 4 "Thro' The Thatch" - The Thurles SarsfieJds Story Thurles Sarsfields G.A.A. Club has, for over a century, been Ti'Pp,,,ary's and o~e of Ireland's leading clubs. It holds a record 28 Tipperary ti tles. Sarsfiel ds men have also captained Tipperary to All-Ireland Senior Hurling victory on ten occasions: J im Stapleton ................... 1887 John Maher ...................... 1945 Tom Semple . .... ....... 1906, 1908 Tony Wall ......................... 1958 J ohn Joe Callanan ............ 1930 Jimmy Doyle ........... 1962,1965 J im Lanigan ..................... 1937 Michael Murphy ............... 1964 Sarsfi elds Club has given to hurling some of its most legendary figures. Their story and the story ofThuries Sarsfields has been compiled by the late Donal O'Gorman. The book isan extensive account of the achievements of the c1ubat all levels and is illustrated by a large selection of photographs. A committee under the chairmanship of Liam 6 Donnchu - Sarsfields Chairman, has been established to publish the book. Subscribers, who wish to be associated with this publication are asked to avail of the pre·publication price of £20. Subscribers will be our guests at the launch of the book and will receive a hardback copy. Both their names and addressed will be listed in the book as patrons of the publication. The following are the members of the publication committee: Rev. James Feehan P.P. Eithne O'Gorman Michael Dundon William Corbett Paddy O'Gorman Timmy Grace Brenda McNiff Jim Graham Anne Corridan John McCormack (Treasurer) Gerard Corbett (Secrerary) ... _........... _.. - - - - - -x· - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - --- - -- Please send me ......... copy(ies) of " Thro' The Thatch" - The Thurles Sarsfields Story I enclose cheque I postal order for "f____ _ SUBSCRIBER'S NAME: ADDRESS: ........ ..................... ........... Subscriptions should be sent to: John McCormack, Thude. Sarsfield. Treasurer, 14 Ard Na Croise. Thur.es, Co. Tipperary. 5 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Mid Tipperary G.A.A. Board on the 1989 Senior Hurling Final Looking fo rward to a great game between keen rivals Holycross and Loughmore r.. ~ l i.tij 7JfI ' -~ WHEN IN CLONMEL CALL TO GERARD CHA WKE 3 Upper Gladstone Street Select Lounge for Best Drinks & Personal Attention 6 ..... ~ ",. - iii '"c:- s~ · <0 s: Q:, z 3 :n--I .. :J'" » 0 z '"() z - G) :J '" "Tl () 0 ~ :n .~'" --I ~ I '" m -s: » () r G) r ~ , :n -:;,-'" m :J '"Q. £: '- Z 0 0 :;,- :J () 0 ~ 3 () '"?c Paths to the Final Loughmore-Castleiney 1-14; Drem-Inch 2·11 Loughmore-Costleiney 1-13; Dram-Inch 1-11 (Replay) Lougnmore-Castleiney 1 16; Moycarkey-Borris 2·7 Loughmore-Castl"iney 0-17; BoheriahanDuaUa 1-11 (Semi-Final) Ho]ycross·Ballycahi112·12; BoherlahanDual1a 4-16 Losers Group: Holycross Ballycahill31S; Dram Inch 3-7 Hotycross·Ballycahill4-16; Mayne-T empletuohy 2-6 (losers Group Final) Holycross-Ballycahilll 12; Sarsfields 0-12 (Semi-Final) .:.;.;.:.:.;.;.:.:.;.:.;.:.:.:.:.:.:.;.:.;.:.:.;.;.:.;.:.;.:.:.:.:.;.:.:.:.:.:-:.:.:.:.:.:.:.;.;.:.;.:.:.;.;.:.:.:-:.:-:.:.;.:.;.:.:.:-:.:.;.:.:-:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.;.:.;.:.:.;.;.;.;.:-;.;.:-:.;... ;.;.;.;.;.:.;.;.;.;.:-: HOL YCROSS-BALLYCAHILL LOUGHMORf-CASTLEINNEY f>Ic3. Brencllln o'Connor 8 First Visit to the North A TIPPERARY-ANTRIM ENCOUNTER I"'W'I Saturday, December 1, 1928, half·time on a score of 2·1 to }·3 in '-' the first Tipperary team ever favour of Tipperary.