Borrisoleigh Historical Society

Sunday last, again saw a great turnout of people for the ,now, annual event of the blessing of the Christmas Crib, situated on the Thurles Road out of the village. Father Hennessy was on hand to perform the official blessing and to bless all present for the coming Christmas and the year ahead. Then it was time to adjourn indoors and enjoy the hospitality, song, music, tea and refreshments.

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Borrisoleigh Active Social Club

Photos from Christmas party 

 

The Annual Christmas party took place on Sun Dec 7th in the Community Centre Borrisoleigh.  The day started with Mass  followed by Christmas Dinner and great music and entertainment for the evening.  We’d like to thank everybody that helped to make the day a success. Thanks to Fr Hennessy for saying the Mass and the choir for the beautiful singing to enhance the Mass. Thanks to Fionnula and her staff for providing the lovely Christmas Dinner and it went down a treat. Thanks to Phil & Johnny Maher for the music and dancing & singing. We had some local talent who very kindly gave their time to entertain us. We had John Stapleton,  Ava Ryan, Ann Marie & Claire Kavanagh and 2 wonderful adult set dancing groups.  We also want to thank all the local businesses & everybody that donated spot prizes for the raffle . The local support is brilliant.  

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Parish News

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO?

Breakthrough Cancer Research are taking on the final 100kms of the ‘French
Way’, Sarria to Santiago from the 13th – 20th April 2026 and would love for
you to join them. Many people choose to walk the Camino with Breakthrough
Cancer Research for deeply personal reasons. Some take part to honour a
loved one, others to fulfil a bucket-list dream, and many simply wish to
share a meaningful experience with a friend or partner – all while helping
to raise vital, life saving funds for cancer research. Starting in the
charming town of Sarria, experience camaraderie and reflection as you walk
toward Santiago de Compostela, creating lasting memories on this historic
pilgrimage. For more information please contact Edel, edel@breakcancer.ie
<mailto:edel@breakcancer.ie>  or phone 021 4226655 for more details.

GROW MENTAL HEALTH

Peer support groups for anyone experiencing mental health issues, with
Recovery through Community. Templemore Library – Mondays @ 11am. Contact:
Celia 086 152 6966.

ALONE

‘Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally?
ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support
provided. If interested, please apply via the ALONE website at
<http://www.alone.ie/> www.alone.ie or for further information please
contact Caroline on 086-0591399 or via email caroline.bradley@alone.ie
<mailto:caroline.bradley@alone.ie> 

If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can
offer you, please call 0818 222 024.’

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Borrisoleigh Community Centre

Borrisoleigh Community Centre opened its doors on March 11^th 2011. The centre hosts meeting rooms, a large hall with WIFI and an 85” screen to host presentations. The large hall can cater for large groups for functions with dinners included after funeral plus various other groups. Educations is to the fore with various bodies ETB, NTDC, CE Scheme etc to re-educate people in the ever-changing rapid world especially in technology.

Two years ago, we installed an industrial kitchen with the view to providing meals for home delivery throughout Tipperary starting off with 100 meals. This has now exploded into approximately 23,000 cooked and delivered to homes in 2025 alone.

We have built a new shed 5mtrs x 5mtrs for storage. We have installed 20 solar panels with 14kw batteries, changed old lighting in the Main Hall and Kitchen over to LED. The energy cost are huge, thus the idea of going with green energy solutions. A large polytunnel has being erected to rear of the centre in order to grow fresh herbs and vegetables for use in the kitchen. Also, various cut flowers are being sown to provide floral bouquets for use in the adjoining Church. Active Retirement Group have provided a rose garden which will provide beautiful flowers for the church altar.

Each year on the 26^th of December, we host a cycle, run and walk from the GAA grounds to raise funds for the community centre. Spot prizes galore and we hope you can join us even for a cup of tea and coffee. The above activities give you an insight into the running of the centre. All of which we hope to expand in the years ahead.

We would like to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.

Liam Donnelly, Michael Small and Sinead Ryan.

 

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Recent bereavement

Nora Lee  late of  Fantane South, Templederry

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Grow Mental Health

Friendly Community based groups for anyone experiencing mental health issues through 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by empowering people to nurture their positive wellbeing by supporting personal growth through education, peer support and self-teaching. Templemore Meeting- Templemore Library. Monday @11am (Except Bank Holiday Monday). Contact Celia 086-1526966/Www.grow.ie