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The game of hurling; considered to be the world’s fastest field sport, is a well known outdoor team sport of ancient Gaelic and Irish origin, today administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A.). The game has prehistoric origins and has been played for over 3,000 years.
 Gaile National School Hurling Team (Circa 1927-1930). Back Row: (L. to R.) John O’Meara, John Flanagan, (Galbertstown), Jim Sause, (Gaile), Teacher Mr. Matthew Kennedy, (Ballytarsna), Timmy Maher, (Killough), Willie Keogh, (Glenbane), Bill Dunne, (Gaile). Middle Row: Paddy Dunne, (Galbertstown), Jack Dunne, (Gaile), Pat O’Meara, (Killough), Dick Murphy, (Regaile), Mick Volkes, (Galbertstown). Front Row: Tommy Ryan, (Gaile) and Philly Ryan, (Peake). The Hurling team, (picture shown above), was taken at Gaile National School, situated close to the village of Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and possibly dates back to the end of the 1920’s. In or around this same time period the Victorian English illustrator, Fred R. Barnard was quoting the idiom “A picture is worth ten thousand words.” Barnard of course was referring to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still photographic image, or that a photograph / sketched / painted image of any subject can often convey its meaning much more effectively than any description written in the form of text.
Look at the picture above. Back then these children wore no protective padding, after all the plastic protective helmet, complete with facial safeguard; today mandatory, did not come in to being for all age groups, until 2010. Note and compare the assortment of Hurley sticks and their evolutionary process compared to what players use today. Note also the bare footed then pupil, seen on right of the back row.
Had this picture been used by outgoing Labour Party candidates in recent Irish General Election posters; it would have conveyed effectively, that Rural Ireland in 2016 is most definitely experiencing “Recovery.”
Tipperary senior hurling centre-forward Noel McGrath to start ‘Fun Family Walk’ in aid of Suir Haven from St Patrick’s College during the ‘Thurles Enterprise Town’ event on Sat 12th March 2016.
Registrations continue to pour in this week for the ‘Thurles Enterprise Town‘ initiative which runs in St Patrick’s College on Friday & Saturday 11th & 12th of March with Schools, Colleges, Clubs, Organisations and Societies joining together with businesses of all kinds, to help make the event one of the biggest in the country.
 Tipperary Senior Hurler Noel McGrath Facilitated by Bank of Ireland, Liberty Square; Thurles will be the 1st Enterprise Town in Co. Tipperary and plans are now well advanced to ensure that the venue will be jam-packed with entrants and visitors of all ages, as well as some high profile guest speakers, debaters and interviewers.
The event kicks off on Friday evening 11th March at 4:00pm with the Schools and Colleges of the town having a major input alongside numerous Business enterprises. Young and old will mix and mingle throughout the college – a centre of education for centuries – and the hope is that businesses will learn from each other and derive inspiration from the interaction.
It will be a unique opportunity to showcase the many businesses, industries, commercial entities, agri, food, motor, and many more sectors. A celebrity ‘Key Speaker’ will attend the event and there will also be a panel of successful Tipperary Business people, details of which will be announced next week.
The event on Saturday 12th will be built around a whole series of activities starting with a ‘Fun Family Walk’ from St Patrick’s College at 10:00am. Tipperary senior hurler Noel McGrath has kindly agreed to be involved and will blow the starting whistle for the scheduled walk to kick start the day ahead. All can register for this walk on Sat morning (€10 per family) and full proceeds will go to Suir Haven. The ‘Official Opening’ will take place at 11:00am sharp allowing those attending to enjoy the many stands featuring Agri Businesses, Clubs/Organisations, Kiddy Activities and multiple opportunities for everyone involved to network, sell, recruit etc. And yes, it is all free of charge.
Note: There are no entry fees; no enrolment fees; no hidden costs; but major promotional benefits to be gained by generating interest amongst visitors and exhibitors.
Aoife Hearne (Dietician of ‘Operation Transformation’ fame) will be on hand to deliver a presentation on ‘Nutrition’, which will be interactive and of major interest to many. It promises to be a huge event in our Cathedral Town and the organising committee, led by Bank of Ireland Branch Manager Trish Ryan, are busy putting the arrangements in place at the present time.
Sunday will also see activity with the Thurles and District Vintage Club organising a ‘Tractor Run’, as part of this ‘Thurles Enterprise Town’ week-end, with all funds going towards North Tipperary Hospice.
There will be a Vintage Craft and Food Fair in the Anner Hotel also on Sunday from 12:00-6:00pm which will be incorporated under the Enterprise Town initiative umbrella – this also promises to be a huge attraction for exhibitors and visitors and will further help to enhance the week-end programme of events greatly.
So, if you have a ‘Business’; are involved in a ‘Club’; ‘Voluntary Organisation’; if you run a ‘Small Firm’, or produce your own ‘Food’; make sure you are registered to have a stand at this event. It maybe just the move you need to take your business to the next level, or to recruit much needed new blood for your clubhouse.
Registration forms are still available from Bank of Ireland in Liberty Square. So do make sure you are a part of this unique event in St Patrick’s College – the perfect setting for space, comfort, parking, facilities and an assured welcome to all.
 Sixteen year old Cricketer Aaron Cawley from the Horse and Jockey, Thurles, described as a ‘great honour’ his receipt of the Annerville Award at the Clonmel Park Hotel on Saturday evening last. The award recognised his outstanding contribution to his sport in 2015 and indeed previous years.
Aaron, who is currently a T.Y student in Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, here in Thurles, had a most remarkable year in his sport. Last year (2015) saw him play against World Cup team Oman with both his club, Cork County and his Province, where he took 6 wickets, helping to bring both games down to the wire.
In August, Aaron played with Ireland U15’s in the European Championships, held in Rugby, England, against teams from Scotland, Holland, Denmark, Jersey and Guernsey. Ireland won the tournament outright without losing a game to retain their title. He was one of the top wicket takers in this series.
Aaron plays his youth cricket for Pembroke CC in Dublin. He played in the All-Ireland U15’s final in Derry against local team Bready, which Pembroke won decisively. He took four wickets in the game with one of the best bowling displays seen for some time at this age level.
Aaron plays Division 1 league cricket with Cork County 1st’s and received the ‘Young Player of the Year’ award for 2015. He will open the bowling for the 1st’s in the upcoming 2016 season in both the Munster and Leinster leagues and due to Aaron’s performances throughout 2015, he has been selected as part of the Ireland U17’s winter training squad, which is currently ongoing in North County, Dublin.
Congratulations Aaron and every success into the future.
 Mr Martin Lynch Reports.
Little Flower National School, Ballytarsna, Cashel, Co Tipperary, Fundraiser.
On Sunday next, January 24th 2016, the Tipperary Senior Hurling team will tog out to take on the Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick, in a challenge match in the Boherlahan Sports field, beginning at 2:00pm. sharp.
(Right Click, View Image, for greater magnification of Poster, displayed on left.)
All players will be available for Photographs and Autographs immediately after the game.
Admission to this event costs €10, with all proceeds going to support the Little Flower, National School in Ballytarsna, Co Tipperary.
Your support at this event, on Sunday next, would be greatly appreciated.
FOGARTY
 It was with sadness we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 4th January 2016, of Mr Ambrose (Amby) Fogarty, / Cork / Whitehall, Dublin / Limerick and formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Born in 1933, Mr Fogarty passed away peacefully in the care of the University Hospital in Limerick. Formerly a professional footballer at Bohemians, Glentoran, Sunderland, Hartlepool United, Cork Celtic and Cork Hibernian; while winning 11 caps for the Republic of Ireland in International appearances.
His full international début for Ireland began on May 11th, 1960, when he played in a 1-0 friendly win over West Germany in Düsseldorf. Mr Fogarty also signed as a player / manager for Drumcondra F.C., and later went on to manage Irish clubs: Cork Hibernians, Galway Rovers, Cork Celtic, Drumcondra, Limerick and Athlone Town, (latter whom he managed in a famous 0-0 draw against A.C. Milan in the 1975–76 UEFA Cup in St Mels Park).
The passing of Mr Fogarty is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Brenda, sons Sean & Donal, daughters Maura & Colette, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements
A Cremation Service will take place in Glasnevin Crematorium on Saturday, January 9th, at 12:00 noon.
Note: In lieu of flowers; donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
May he rest in peace.
RYAN
 It was with sadness we learned of the death, on Friday 1st January 2016, of Mr Sean Ryan, Beechwood Grove, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The passing of Mr Ryan is most deeply regretted by his wife Ann, brothers Jimmy, Alphie, Gerry and Noel, sisters Mary, Helen, Phil and Jean, stepsons, stepdaughters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Ryan will repose at Egan’s Funeral Home on tomorrow, Wednesday, January 6th, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, arriving later at the Cathedral of The Assumption at 6.45pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, January 7th, at 11:00am, with burial immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
LEAHY
It was with sadness we learned of the death yesterday, Monday 4th January 2016, of Mrs Helen Leahy (née Commins), Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mrs Leahy, beloved wife of the late Brendan, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Orwell House Nursing Home. Her passing is most deeply regretted her brother Msgr. Jim Commins (Liverpool), sister-in-law Rosaline, nieces Marie, Jacinta, Claire, and Barbara, nephew Martin, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family Bríd and Bairbre, John S., Tommy, Matt and Geoff, her relatives and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mrs Leahy will repose tomorrow in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, Dublin from 3:00pm prior to her removal to the Church of The Annunciation, Rathfarnham; to arrive at 5:00pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday morning followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
CODY
It was with sadness we learned of the death today, Tuesday 5th January 2016, of Mr Seamus Cody, Clonmore, Templemore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The passing of Mr Cody; husband of the late Mary, is most deeply regretted by his loving daughters, Kathleen and Siobhán, sons Eamon and Andrew, son-in-law, Seamus Bourke, daughters-in-law Anne Cody and Eva O’Brien, grandchildren James and his wife Katie, Denis, Edward, Sinéad, Shónagh, Eóin, Ciara, Katie and Nicholas, sister Mena Russell, brother Paddy, brother-in-law Mick and sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Cody will repose at his residence this Wednesday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Removal will take place on Thursday morning to St. Anne’s Church, Clonmore, for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in Templeree Cemetery.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
STAPLETON
It was with sadness we learned of the death today, Tuesday 5th January 2016, of Mr William (Billy) Stapleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formely of Woodville, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
The passing of Mr Stapleton is most deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Stapleton will repose at the Convent Chapel (Malones) off Church Avenue Road, Templemore, tomorrow Wednesday January 6th, from 5:00pm with Rosary at 7:00pm.
Removal will take place on Thursday to arrive at the Church of The Sacred Heart, Templemore, for mass at 2:00pm. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
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