Mr Eamonn and Mrs Helen McLoughney relax in bright, warm sunshine following their wedding.
The wedding took place yesterday of Miss Helen Hanley, daughter of Mrs Betty and Mr Michael Hanley, Aglish, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Eamonn McLoughney, son of Mrs Mary B and Mr Sean McLoughney, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary.
The wedding ceremony took place in the local parish church of St Michael, Aglish, and was presided over by Rev. Fr. Paddy Cleary, ably assisted by local priests Rev. Fr. T Hannon and Rev. Fr. T O’Halloran.
The bride arrived to the ceremony in a magnificent Landau carriage, drawn by four beautiful white horses and was escorted down the aisle by her father Michael.
Helen looking stunning in a white, brushed silk, halter-neck designer afternoon gown, delicately pleated and subtly embroidered and decorated with hand stitched beading. Equally beautiful were the bridesmaids, Claire and Theresa, both sisters of the bride who wore beautiful apple-red shaded backless, full-length, evening gowns, adding greatly to the splendour of the occasion.
The groom Eamonn and his groomsmen, Tom Julian and Pat McLoughney, all looked dashing in their black evening suits elegantly highlighted by white wing collared shirts and matching silk cravats.
The couple declared their love for each other in front of a very large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by renowned vocalist Derlene Molumby accompanied by pianist Ollie Henessey, latter fresh from his musical direction of this years RTE production of The Rose of Tralee Festival.
Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs McLoughney retired to the popular and luxurious wedding venue, the Shannon Oaks Hotel and Country Club in Portumna, Co Galway, where guests enjoyed a champagne reception and other light refreshments.
Following family photographs in the wonderful Old Abbey grounds close to their chosen venue, the newly married couple joined their many guests in the hotels banqueting suite for a lavish feast, which was followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.
The couple have chosen Marbella in the Mediterranean as their favoured honeymoon destination.
From all their family and many friends in Co.Tipperary, go best wishes to them both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.
If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path.
The Thurles Cancer Support Group is a pillar group for people who have had a cancer diagnosis, regrettably all too prevalent in today’s world.
It is here that not just those diagnosed but also their family members, relatives and friends are welcome to call. It is here that problems real or imaginary can be discussed with trained and knowing listeners.
The group meet on the first Tuesday of each month and the purpose of these meeting is to give members an opportunity to get to know other members, to chat over a cup of tea or coffee and to support others who are experiencing similar difficulties.
Their next meeting date is September 7th, 2010, from 11.00am to 12.30pm in “Suir Haven” which is the Thurles Cancer Support Centre, situated at Clongour Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary.
Volunteers are an essential part of the support groups team work. Their service needs are continuing to grow and accordingly they always welcome additional volunteers.
This group are particularly seeking volunteer services from amongst trained and accredited complementary therapists and counsellors, so do please contact them if you feel that you can give some of your time to helping them out. Any assistance at this time would be greatly appreciated.
Remember that while being good is commendable, only when it is combined with doing good, is it anyway useful. It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little – success is doing just what you can. The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.
So shines a good deed in a weary world and if you feel you can assist or share in this worthy project, or this group can benefit you, why not make further enquiries to Tel: 0504 21197.
On Sunday, Tipperary have a chance to write themselves into history as they face Kilkenny in the final of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship at Croke Park.
So who do you think will win this years GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final?
One dedicated Tipperary female fan has absolutely no doubts as to Tipperary’s intent, as can be seen hereunder.
We at www.thurles.info wish the Tipperary Hurlers and their Management Team the very best in their endeavours against their old rivals Kilkenny.
Win or loose, thank you for a fantastic season.
We will be screaming out our support on the day and looking forward to your victorious homecoming.
Mick Lally, probably best known for playing Miley Byrne, latter for which he won a Jacob’s Award in 1979, passed away this morning after a short stay in hospital, at the age of 64.
Born in November 1945 in Tourmakeady, Co Mayo, Mick was the eldest of a family of seven children; five sisters and one brother. He was educated at the local national school in Tourmakeady and went from there to St Mary’s College in Galway. He later studied History and Irish at UCG going on in 1969 to teach History and Irish in Tuam for approximately six years.
This Mayo born teacher, later turned actor appeared in numerous TV shows including ‘Glenroe’, ‘Ballykissangel’, ‘Bracken’, and the ‘Ballroom of Romance’. He also featured in Oliver Stone’s ‘Alexander’, ‘Ros na Rún’ and ‘The Secret of Kells’ and was also cast in Tyrone born Brian Friel‘s ‘Translations’ back in 1980. He went on to become a member of the Field Day Theatre Company and co-founder of the much lauded Druid Theatre Company with Garry Hynes and Marie Mullen, as well as treading the boards in many of John Millington Synge‘s plays.
No stranger to Thurles town, Mick regularly appeared at the Source Arts Centre where in recent months he performed opposite his Westmeath born and ‘Glenroe’ co-star Mary McEvoy in J.B. Keane’s ‘The Matchmaker’ and with George McMahon in ‘Caught in the Net’.
A fluent speaker of the Irish language, Mick confessed and classified himself as an atheist and regarded religion as the stuff of nonsense and “codology”, but his love of studying local characters and his passion for all things Irish was for ever evident in his unique stage performances.
In July last he launched ‘Tuar Mhic Éadaigh: Stair agus Seanchas’, a new book on the history and folklore of the Tourmakeady area by Fr Pádraig Standun.
One of Irelands most loved actors of his generation, Mick will be dearly missed by the public and by his many colleagues both in theatre and television. His national and international reputation truely earned him the deserved status of an icon of Irish theatre.
Thurles would like to express their sympathy to his wife Peige, their children Saileog, Maghnus and Darach and to his parents.
Deputy Noel Coonan has welcomed the news that last Friday’s deadline for receiving applications under the Warmer Homes Scheme has been extended.
Due to a large demand for the scheme, no closing date has been decided for acceptance of forms. The local Fine Gael TD said North Tipperary people can still apply by ringing his office on 0504 32544 or contacting Sustainable Energy Ireland on 1800 250 204.
“My constituency offices have been inundated with queries about the scheme and in my conversation with Sustainable Energy Ireland I was informed last week that last Friday’s deadline was scrapped. This is welcome news for people who were anxiously trying to apply before week’s end,” said Deputy Coonan.
The Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes that are lived in by people on low incomes. It is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Ireland’s national energy agency. To qualify, you must live in a privately-owned home and be eligible for fuel allowance. A standard cost of approximately €150 may be charged for the work with the rest covered by the scheme.
Regional and community-based organisations are funded to carry out the work, which includes:
• Attic insulation
• Draught proofing
• Lagging jackets
• Energy efficient lighting
• Cavity wall insulation
• Energy advice.
Spring Awakening comes to The Helix September 16th to 25th
Described by many critics and writers as the musical that will define this generation, the groundbreaking ‘Spring Awakening’ is merely weeks away from its highly anticipated Irish premiere in the Helix Theatre in Dublin.
National Youth Musical Theatre will present Spring Awakening from September 16th to 25th with director John Donnelly at the helm of what promises to be one of the definitive Irish musical experiences of the year.
Winner of 8 Tony Awards on Broadway, including best new musical, Spring Awakening won the 2010 West End musical of the year and has thrilled audiences and critics alike, the world over.
Set in 1890’s Germany, but with a contemporary rock soundtrack, Spring Awakening is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
This is one show true music lovers in Tipperary really can’t afford to miss.
As stated, Spring Awakening runs from the 16th to the 25th of September 2010 at the Helix DCU. Tickets are on sale now priced at €20 from the Helix box office, Tel:(01) 700 7000 or visit the Helix online here
Note: There are also a limited number of on-stage seats available for every performance at just €15.
Teagasc Agri Environment Conference 2010 in Tipperary
On September 7th next at Ballykisteen Hotel, Tipperary, the Teagasc Agri-environment Conference 2010 will provide a forum for those working in the agri environmental arena to receive an update on the most topical environmental issues affecting agriculture in Ireland today.
This is a departure from previous conferences (formerly known as the National REPS Conference) in the sense that discussions will not be limited to agri-environmental schemes.
The Conference will focus on practical outcomes from current agri-environment research, advisory experience as well as examining policy drivers and their potential impacts.
This year’s event will comprise an indoor conference in the morning followed by a farm walk on the Solohead Research Farm in the afternoon. The morning conference will hear from experts on environmental research and policy while the afternoon farm walk will consist of a number of stations located on the Solohead Research Farm which will provide delegates with a practical insight into the work carried out by Teagasc Environmental Programme.
Amongst the subject matter for discussion is included:-
Fertilizer Use in Ireland – “Getting the Balance Right” – Speaker Mr Stan Lalor, Research Officer, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle.
Phenology – ” How Natural Cycles of Wildlife are Changing” – Speaker Dr. Alison Donnelly, Botany Department, Trinity College Dublin.
The keynote address will be delivered by broadcaster Duncan Stewart on the topic “Sustainability in Agriculture – Rising to the challenge.”
This year the afternoon session will be in the form of a farm walk at the Solohead Research Farm which is located five minutes from the Ballykisteen Hotel. Due to parking restrictions, delegates will be transported by coach to and from the farm. Delegates are therefore advised to bring suitable footwear and clothing for the farm walk.
Conference Fee is just €80 per person which includes refreshments and lunch. Click here for on line booking form.
The wedding took place yesterday of Miss Marie Cowan, daughter of Mrs Breed Cowan and the late Mr Michael Cowan, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Michael Conneely, son of Mr Joe and Mrs Breed Conneely, Bohoona, Spiddal, Co.Galway.
The ceremony took place in the local parish church of The Sacred Heart, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co.Tipperary and was presided over by local parish priest Rev. Fr. Liam Everard, ably assisted by Rev. Fr. Jimmy O’Donnell, both friends of the couple.
Meet the new Mr and Mrs Conneely
Escorted down the aisle by her brother Aidan, the Bride looked stunning in a white, long trained, back laced, bridal evening gown with halter-neck bodice, subtly embroidered and decorated with hand stitched beading. Equally beautiful were the Bridesmaids, Maid Of Honour Margaret Cowan, Joanne Cowan, Sarah Cowan and Gina O’Donoghue, all sisters of the bride, who wore beautiful oasis coloured, backless, tie back, full-length, timeless evening gowns, thus adding greatly to the occasion.
The Groom Michael and Groom’s Men, Jason (Bestman), Peter, Joey and Tommy, all looked dashing in their dark grey evening suits elegantly highlighted by white wing collared shirts and matching white silk cravats
The couple exchanged their vows in front of a very large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by celebrated and talented local musicians and vocalists.
Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Conneely retired to the popular and luxurious wedding venue, the Great National Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, where over 250 guests enjoyed a champagne and punch reception.
Following family photographs in the wonderful gardens adjoining their chosen venue, the newly married couple joined their guests in the banqueting suite at the Abbey Court for a lavish feast, which was followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.
The couple have chosen a tour of the Pacific Islands as their favoured honeymoon destination.
From all their family and many friends in Co.Tipperary and Co. Galway, go best wishes to them both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.
The Department of Transport earlier this month issued a circular (Circular Letter MT 4 2010) on the rules and regulations regarding motor tax for commercial vehicles, following an increase in the number of vehicles switching from private motor tax classes to commercial vehicle classes.
Owners of vehicles currently taxed for commercial purposes face no additional requirements regarding forms or declarations other than they did in the past.
The Form RF111A Goods Declaration, which requires applicants to make a promise that the vehicle will only be used for commercial purposes, has always been a requirement when first taxing a small commercial vehicle. One small change has been made to Form RF 111A , which now requires an applicant who is applying for a vehicle to be taxed at the goods rate to provide a Revenue registration identity number. This is to help ensure that the appropriate rate of tax is paid.
There is nothing whatsoever new about owners of commercial vehicles being required to confirm that they are not using them for private purposes, so recent attacks on poor misunderstood Johnny Gormley are for the most part without foundation.
The fuss is being generated by headline grabbing politico’s who as we get neared to a general election, behave like drowning men snatching at small straws.
This Goods Declaration updating has raised concerns among farmers, small businesses and the motor industry, and prompted calls for clarification and flexibility on the use of commercial vehicles. It is ludicrous and wasteful of resources to suggest that a small business owner, farmer or tradesman would be unable to use a commercially taxed vehicle for minor personal use over the course of his day’s work and any attempt to enforce same would be totally farcical.
However there is one piece of legislation which we the Irish Taxpayer would like Johnny Gormley to change.
Please ensure that current commercial vehicle custom and practice is rigorously applied to the Government Mercedes. Currently all elected representatives who are given a State car, should, on receipt of same, sign an agreement to the following effect:-
1. I agree never to abuse the generosity of the hardworking plebes whose daily sweat pays for my State car and I will use local Taxis, Bicycle, Dart and Train where same is more practicable.
2. I agree to only use the State car for official business and never for my constituency duties including attending Funerals, Charity Fund Raising events, Soccer, Rugby or GAA matches, official openings of Public Houses and Book Launches.
3. I agree to never instruct my police driver to take an empty State Car to pick me up at a Summer School or to drive ahead to meet me at the next airport to which I propose to fly.
4. I agree not to use the State car for the transport or collection of clothing at the Dry cleaners, Fish and Chips, conveyance of Family Pets and Family Members on School Runs, Sleep Overs, Trips to Airports and the Sea Side, not to mention Family Shopping Expeditions.
5. I fully understand that in total this ministerial fleet costs about €7 million a year to maintain, in terms of drivers’ salaries, expenses, and of course necessary car maintenance and all paid for by my duped electorate.
The song Premier Rap by Johnny B and the Boogie Men is rocking the whole of Tipperary county today! The surprise hit song is all about the Tipperary hurling team and the upcoming All Ireland Hurling Final, 2010. You can check out the song below.
The band recently penned the song and have been over-whelmed with positive response to it. 2FM, TippFM are all giving the Premier Rap some great air-play. The Premier Rap song is on sale now and all profits from it are going to charity. To dowload the song check out Johnnyb.ie.
Great stuff lads, this song rocks!!
About The Band
The band was formed when Johnny B, a singer/songwriter, joined with a talented bunch of rockers from Cahir, Co Tipperary, “Johnny B & The Boogie Men” a hit band was formed! Johnny B was a finalist in the Clonmel National Song Contest with the song “The Arms of Achilles”. The song was released as a single in late 2007 and was received well. The Debute album “Wrestle with the Devil” , with all profits going to the Chernobyl Children’s project and the Hospice was released in January 2009 with a great launch night in Cahir House Hotel.
You can catch Johnny B and The Boogie Men on the road, in a venue near you. To find out more about the band and when they are playing next, check out their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/johnnybmakesmusic
For more information about the band and to download the song check out johnnyb.ie.
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