2 August 2017
Seán Keane in Concert
Come see Seán Keane live in concert in the Marion Hall Borrisoleigh on Saturday August 5th at 8pm. All proceeds of this concert go to Suir Haven Cancer Support Service in Thurles. Tickets cost €25 and are on sale from Joe at Finns Bar, Borrisoleigh or by calling Joe on 087-9778347. It promises to be a great night of traditional Irish, folk, country and blues songs in Seáns unique style and unforgettable voice. Its a night not to be missed and all for a great cause.
Sr. Aine and Borrisoleigh Historical Societies
Trip to Dublin – Saturday August 12th
Bus will leave square in Borris at 8.15am
Bus will leave Town Hall in Templemore at 8.30am.
Guided tour of the Little Museum of Dublin on St. Stephens Green at 11.30am.
Guided tour of Glasnevin Cemetery at 2.30pm (Please note this is a new tour of the cemetery called “Dead Interesting” and will be guided by Templemore native Paddy Gleeson ).
Meal in Silken Thomas, Kildare Town at 6pm.
Arrive back in Templemore at 8.15pm
Arrive back in Borrisoleigh at 8.30pm
COST OF TRIP EXCLUDING MEAL – €40
PHONE: DELIA RYAN (BORRIS) – 087 6427322
RONAN LOUGHNANE (TEMPLEMORE) – 087 7931721
DEPOSIT OF €20 TO BE PAID BY FRIDAY AUGUST 4th.
Tipperary County Council Draft Plan
“Opportunity to input into the future of our town.”
Have you say, Tipperary County Council have prepared a draft plan for the town. It is currently on display. See link below. Opportunity to have your say in the future development of our town. All submissions on the draft must be received in the planning office before close of business Monday 21 st August. Email planning@tipperarycoco.ie with your suggestions.
Internet and Email Computer Class
Internet and e-mail computer classes is starting up in early September in Borrisoleigh Community Centre through ETB (Education & Training Board). Only few places left.
If anyone is interested in this classes please contact the community centre office at 0504 50643 Thursday and Friday 9am – 1pm.
Borrisoleigh Historical Society
Some Old Photographs
Possibly taken at a Child of Mary meeting in the Marian Hall
Christmas Party for the Old Folk in the Marian Hall many years ago
Borris-Ileigh GAA Club Notes
Senior
A huge congratulations to our Senior who have got through to the Division 1 County Hurling League Final after a great win over Nenagh Eire Og in the Semi Final last Sunday in a high quality encounter in McDonagh Park, Nenagh. We were victorious on a scoreline of 0-21 to 1-16. We now will face Drom Inch in the final which has yet to be fixed in what is sure to be a hotly contested encounter against our great rivals and neighbours. Well done to both players and management. The team that played was as follows:
Jack Bourke,
Matthew Stapleton, Thomas Fahy, Rory Kinnane.
Paddy Stapleton, Ciaran Cowan, Liam Ryan (0-02)
Sean McCormack (0-01), Seamus Burke
Conor Kenny (0-05 (0-02f)), Niall Kenny (0-03), Jody Harkins (0-01 (0-01f))
David O’Connor (0-05 (0-04f)), Jerry Kelly (0-02), Kieran Maher.
Subs Used: Keith Ryan (0-01) for Kinnane, Maurice Ryan for Fahy, Vincent Stapleton for Harkins.
U12
Well done to both our of U12 teams who have made it through to the North Hurling Championship finals in both the ‘A’ and ‘D’ grades. They were both victorious over Nenagh after two tantalising displays from both squads of which they can be very proud of themselves. A fantastic achievement for both set of players and management.
Minor
Our Minors also had an impressive win over Templederry/Ballinahinch in Round 5 of the North Minor ‘B’ Hurling Championship. They reigned superior after a 2-16 to 1-13 victory in the Park last Thursday evening.
Upcoming Fixtures
Firstly our two U12 teams will play their respective North ‘A’ and ‘D’ Finals next Saturday the 5th of August in Puckaun as part of a quadruple header along with both the ‘B’ and ‘C’ finals. The ‘D’ teams final will take place at 4pm against Toomevara followed by the ‘A’ final at 5pm also against Toomevara.
Our U14’s will take Kilruane MacDonaghs this Wednesday 2nd August in the North ‘B’ Quarter final in Borrisoleigh at 7pm.
Best of luck to all players and management in all grades.
All support greatly appreciated.
Lotto
Our Jackpot is now up to a MASSIVE €17,600 for the coming week. This weeks numbers were 3, 6, 12 and 22.
Tickets are available at all local shops and pubs.
4 – LUCKY DIP WINNERS – €50.00 each
- TF Stapleton, Kilfithmone.
- George Ryan, Rathmoy(ONLINE)
- Teresa Stapleton, Main St.
- Johnny Carey, Kilfithmone, Borrisoleigh
If you wish to play online you can do so here: https://www.locallotto.ie/localhome.asp?LL_ID=549
Borris-Ileigh Juvenile GAA Club
U12A Team
U12D Team
Pic of the Past ………..down memory lane
Enjoying the Fleadh in Kilkenny
Back: Mairéad Harty and Mary Bradshaw
Middle: Bríd Harty, Marie Ryan and Pauline O’Brien
In front: Clare Kavanagh
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