25 September 2024
Community Cycle
We had a lovely day out last Sunday on the greenway from Shannon Harbour to Tullamore cycling 70kms on the old Royal canal route. We visited Pullagh where we enjoyed refreshments and a visit to the local church where we saw a bog oak altar and Harry Clarke windows.
Horticulture Tutor
Come along for a coffee morning on Monday Sept 30th at 9.30am in the Borrisoleigh Community Centre. Chat with a local horticulture tutor about getting involved with projects running in your community.
Parish News
Anniversaries
Sat 28th Sept – 7pm:
- Bill Prior, Nenagh Rd.
- Paddy Ryan (Matt), Currabaha.
- Tony Rabbitte. Anniv.
Sun 29th Sept – 11am:
- Noreen Bourke, Cullahull. Anniv.
Congratulations
A big congratulations to our U-15 Hurling Team who beat Ballina in the North Final last weekend. It was a hard fought and well-earned victory. Well done to all concerned.
Date for your Diary
Celtic Brothers starring The Willoughby’s in Concert in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Friday, September 27th, 2024. All proceeds to Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets now on sale in Thurles Parish Centre, Bookworm, Liberty Square and Holycross Abbey Shop. Information and Booking @ 0504 22229.
Thought of the Week
‘Love makes our life brighter. Joy makes our heart lighter. Faith makes our path clearer. Peace brings us all a little nearer.’
Marion Hall AGM
The AGM will be held in the Marion Hall on Wednesday October 9th at 8 15 p.m.
All are welcome.
It would be great to get new people involved in the hall
North Tipperary Mary’s Meals
Thank You Note
North Tipperary Mary’s Meals would like to thank the people in Borrisoleigh for your generous support in our recent cycle around Tipperary and our Walk to Knock.
This venture raised €23,629 which is enough to feed approx. 1000 children one meal a day in a place of education – €22 per child.
100% of your contribution goes directly to Mary’s Meals and 96% gets to the front line.
John Egan Chair of North Tipperary Mary’s Meals 087 8158720
Seamus Bourke Treasurer 086 6030597
Biddy Stapleton Parish Representative
Historic Walk
Palestine fundraiser
Knitting and Crochet Group
The Knitting and Crochet Group meetings begin again on Wednesday September 11 from 10am to 11.30am in the Community Centre. New members welcome. For queries please contact Mary at 0863098982
Series of Events at Cabragh Wetlands
Cabragh Wetlands is delighted to announce a series of free events which will run through September, October and November and which will comprise a little over three hours of activities, refreshments and music with the environment and its protection as a background theme. These events will be developed to meet the particular interests of various parts of the community including younger people, older people, new communities, sports clubs, business people and people with particular needs.
The programme of events is being made possible by a generous grant provided by the National Parks and Wildlife Service under its Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2024.
We will be taking small groups of 20 or so and giving them a tour of the wetlands, including the Cosmic Walk, bird hides, and ponds. We will be giving people hands-on experience with the equipment that is used in exploring nature and monitoring the environment. We will have some discussion about how each of us, within their own boundaries, can help become part of the movement to protect the planet, as well as the challenges and barriers to our doing that. And we will have some refreshments and some music to help things along. And, depending on the group, we will have quizzes, treasure hunts, or up-cycling workshops.
You are welcome to come as an individual, but it will be much more fun as part of a group. So talk to any group of which you are a member and arrange for a few of you to come along. We plan to arrange over 20 sessions throughout the Autumn so there is bound to be one that suits you.
We will be giving more information about the programme as time goes on. So be prepared and keep a eye out on social media, the papers and the radio. Or for more information email us at cabraghwetlandsmembers@gmail.com or call at 0504 43879 and we will get back to you.
Borris-Ileigh GAA History Book
A book is currently being compiled about the history of GAA and Scór in Borrisoleigh. We are looking for names and photos if possible of :
Set Dancers: 1978, 1979, 1980, 2001 and 2008 sets ( they all won the North Final).
Ballad Groups: 1984 and 1985 North Final Winners.
Novelty Act: 2018 (County Final Winners).
You can contact this page directly or contact Carol Kinnane 086 371 2952
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Hi all,
I’ve been tasked with compiling and writing a history of GAA activity in the primary schools, e.g. North Finals/ County Finals, Primary Game, INTO mini sevens etc.
The more recent history is fairly well documented, however older records are sparse. I don’t want to leave anyone out!
If you are aware of any noteworthy GAA related facts from 1987 to present in relation to Fantane NS, St Theresa’s GNS, St Patrick BNS or Scoil Naomh Cualán please get in contact with me at scoilnaomhcualan@gmail.com. Or you can drop photos, newspaper cuttings etc. into the school and I’ll photocopy or scan what’s needed.
I’m looking for photos of teams, photos of Primary Game representatives, write ups from finals, coaches that were involved over the years, pupils who went on to represent Tipperary in the various codes, GAA quiz winners etc.
Many thanks for your help,
Michael Small
Meals on Wheels
Rathmoy Residence Association
Pic of the Past
Very Rev. John Gleeson P.P. with Marette Smith
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