2015-08-05

 Munster Final Victory 


 
A very proud boy Bobby celebrates the Munster Final victory with his hero Brendan Maher, and his dream is to hold the Liam McCarthy cup with him in September. He wishes Brendan and all his team the very best of luck. Bobby is grandson of Mick & Frances Kennedy, Cullohill



   St. Cualan’s Social Club 


Our summer outing takes place on Tuesday August 11th to Adare Co. Limerick. We will be aiming to leave Borrisoleigh at 10.30am (after 10am mass). We will visit their heritage centre/museum and have a ramble around their pretty town. To finish the day we will have our dinner in The Woodlands Hotel. Names need to be given to any committee member by Friday August 7th.
 

 
 Tipperary Relay For Life  

 

 
 Candles of Hope
 
Teams entered for this year’s Relay for Life Tipperary are busily making preparing for the event which takes place in St. Michael’s GAA Grounds in Toomevara on the weekend of 15/16 August.

Chairperson Relay for Life Tipperary, Lorna King says that Relay for Life is all about HOPE – the hope that one day we will have a world without cancer, that we will find a cure for cancer, and that patients who are diagnosed with cancer will have better treatments and outcomes. There has been significant progress in this regard and the work of Relay for Life is helping to make such a world possible, with cancer sufferers nowadays having a much better chance of surviving the disease than was the case in years gone by.

One of the most poignant events at every Relay for Life is the Candle of Hope ceremony which takes place as darkness begins to fall. As the evening approaches, the lighted candles are set around the track, and remain there lighting all night as the event continues. Once the candles are placed around the track, the short ceremony takes place.

Rose Cleary Chairperson – Candle of Hope Sub-Committee, says “for many people, this is when the true meaning of Relay hits home. Some of the candles are to celebrate a friend or loved one who has survived cancer, others are to remember someone who did not, while still others are dedicated to family and carers who helped in the fight against the disease. All candles are numbered, and people can easily locate their own candle and message around the track".

Candles are available from any member of any participating Relay team, or email relayforlifetipperary@gmail.com or call 087-4463631. 
 



 Borrisoleigh Festival 


 Borrisoleigh Festival a great success

Festival Chairman Joe Loughnane, Laura ‘Lar’, Liam Ryan of Ryans of Camden St., Main Festival Sponsors and Fr Vincent Stapleton.

The Borrisoleigh Festival at the weekend proved to be a great success made even better by the fact the rain stayed away. The Square was busy with everyone enjoying the great music over the three nights. The dance floor got plenty of action too with plenty of Jiving, Waltzing, Line Dancing and Salsa dancing.
 

Borrisoleigh Line Dancers put on a tremendous display at Borrisoleigh Festival
 
The hillwalkers enjoyed fine weather on their outings on Saturday as too did the walkers on the Historical Tour. The Churn Rolling proved to be a big attraction with a large crowd gathered to watch this unique sport. Irish TV were also in Borrisoleigh on Saturday to film some of the proceedings. The Dubai Rose, Marie Ryan from Borrisoleigh was interviewed on stage by Patrice Cooney Lord Mayoress.
 

The Dubai Rose, Marie Ryan and Patrice Cooney, Lord Mayoress of Borrisoleigh at Borrisoleigh Festival.


Large crowds gathered to watch the Churn Rolling at Borrisoleigh Festival


Sunday morning had the festival organisers very concerned as the rain poured down. Fortunately the rain cleared off in time for the Family Fun Day which was a huge success. A large crowd attended to watch the Veterans Hurling Tournament which was won by Sean Treacys. The Strongman competition was also a great crowd puller and with all the side shows and other attractions, there was plenty for everyone to enjoy.
Sunday night finished off with a great selection of bands and dancing in the Square.
 

Group from Borrisoleigh Community Games who will be representing Tipperary in the All Ireland Finals.

The Festival Committee would like to thank everyone who helped out, took part in events and who travelled from near and far to attend the festival. Thanks also to all the local media who provided great coverage in the run up to the weekend. A special word of thanks also to all the sponsors in the festival programme and to the main sponsor Ryan’s of Camden St., Dublin.
 

Some of the many Volunteers at Borrisoleigh Festival, Tony Murray, Tony Madden, John Vahey, Micheal O Hagan and Phil Mason.
 
Photos from the weekend will be posted on the borrisoleigh.ie website over the coming weeks. Be sure to check them out. See you next year!
 

 
 Borris-Ileigh Camogie Club 

Our Senior girls are back in action this weekend in the Championship. First game v Annacarty in Annacarty at 7pm on Saturday August 8th.

Best of luck girls, your support would be appreciated.

Congrats to club member Maria Curley and the Tipp Minor Football team on winning the All Ireland last Saturday.

 

 Borrisoleigh Historical Society 
 
Seats on the bus to Spike Island and Cobh heritage centre are fast being taken up. The total cost of the tour, (bus, ferry, guided tour of Spike Island and group admittance to heritage centre ) is 40.00 euro. The bus leaves the Square at 8.00am sharp, on Saturday 22nd of August. Anyone interested in traveling, contact 087 7912476 or 087 6427322
 

 North Tipperary Hospice 

 
 
 

 Borrisoleigh Festival Historical Walk 

Some photographs taken on the Historical Walk during the Festival. For more photographs please click here.

 

 Pic of the Past……….down memory lane 


Mary Walsh, Chapel Street, Mary Gleeson, Glenkeen and
Lizzie Patterson, Lower Street




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