#ballingarry

‘It is curious to observe how customs and ceremonies degenerate. The present Irish cry, or howl, cannot boast of such melody, nor is the funeral procession conducted with much dignity. The crowd of people who assemble at these funerals sometimes amounts to a thousand, often to four or five hundred. They gather as the bearers of the hearse proceed on their way, and when they pass through any…

#OTD – “An Gorta Mór” Commemoration Day

This year’s Commemoration is in Ballingarry, Co Tipperary. The event involved the local community, was held in the An Gorta Mór Warhouse 1848, the OPW national heritage site in Ballingarry. The Ballingarry 1848 Historical Society has held the annual An Gorta Mór 1848 Walk for the last decade, which shows the commitment of the local community to remember An Gorta Mór and its victims. During the…

Tipperary XV named to face Kilkenny in Nowlan Park tomorrow

The Tipperary starting XV to line out against Kilkenny in Round 2 of the Allianz Hurling League in Nowlan Park at 2pm next Sunday, February 21st, is unchanged from last Saturday night’s opening fixture and is as follows;

1.       Darren Gleeson – Portroe                       

2.       Cathal Barrett – Holycross-Ballycahill         

3.       Tomás Hamill – Moyne-Templetuohy

4.       Michael…

Harty Cup Preview – Feb 16th

By Joe Bracken

All eyes this weekend will be focused on MacDonagh Park, Nenagh as Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore take on Ardscoil Ris at 2pm this Saturday in the Dr. Harty Cup Final.

We send best wishes to Our Lady’s for Saturday as they seek to emulate the Templemore team of ’78 and claim the second Harty title for Templemore. Ardscoil Ris with three recent titles under their belt in…

Clonmel Commercials Battle Bravely in All-Ireland Club Football semi-final

By Joe Bracken

Commiserations to Clonmel Commercials who lost their All-Ireland Club Football semi-final to Ballyboden St. Enda’s after extra time, 15 points to 10 in Portlaoise last Saturday. Within touching distance of the All-Ireland Final it was to be a heart break finish for a superb outfit who served club and county with honour and pride throughout their campaign.

As Munster Champions,…

Clonmel Commercial’s bid to reach All-Ireland Club Football Final

Clonmel Commercials are bidding to be the first Tipperary Club to reach the GAA Club Football All Ireland. The Premier club are confident heading into the clash against the star studded Ballyboden St. Enda’s club based outside Rathfarnham in South Dublin.

Speaking to Tipperary Times this morning, Tommy Morrissey of Clonmel Commercials stated that the team are “quietly confident” ahead of the game…

Tipperary Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Report March 2nd

by John Manley

REFEREES LIST

A new updated list of recently qualified referees has been added to our website. Please consider giving some of these referees the opportunity to referee your forthcoming hurling games.

TIPPERARY CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL AGM

The Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol AGM took place in Hayes’ Hotel last Monday 23rd February. We would like to thank all the schools who sent…

Sean Treacys GAA Notes – Nov 30th

Timber auction & Christmas craft fair

Sean Treacys wish to thank sincerely all those who helped with our successful Timber Auction, thanks to all who supplied, cut and bid for the timber and those who bought and sold tickets. Thanks also to those who made the Christmas craft fair a great family event. Everyone’s time and money is much appreciated in what is an important fundraiser for the club.