“Thurles Sarsfields GAA Story – Volume 1” due for publication well in advance of Christmas 2017.
Thurles Sarsfields – Tipperary Junior Hurling No.1 Champions 1955.
Back row (L to R): – Noel Murphy, Michael Butler, Thomas Butler (H), Frankie Jordan, Seán McLoughlin, Willie Hackett, Dick Butler, Michael Connors. Front Back row (L to R): – Michael Murphy, Patsy Butler, Jimmy Doyle, Frank Barrett, Michael Stapleton, Mick Cahill, Jerry Loughnane.
Above picture is one of the many photographs from a forthcoming publication, entitled “Thurles Sarsfields GAA Story – Volume 1”, by Author Liam Ó Donnchú, (Author of ‘Tom Semple and The Thurles Blues’ & ‘Pouldine School – Inné agus Inniu’ ).
Due to be launched in November 2017, this truly fascinating publication will run to over 500 pages, packed with facts, figures and photos about the club; latter situated here in Thurles, the home and birthplace of the GAA.
This long-awaited and overdue hard-back publication, costing €25, will be available in Thurles through Bookworm, Lár na Páirce, Eason and Thurles Sarsfields Social Centre.
Same can also be ordered direct by post (€10 extra) from: Liam Ó Donnchú, Ballymoreen, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
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Great photograph. So many familiar Thurles names and faces if even the similarities with the faces of their sons during my years at school in Thurles. My father looks fit and strong and young; Go ndeana Dia trócaire ar a anim dilís. Thanks for posting and providing the names.