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Marriage Of Helen And Eamonn

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.

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Wedding Of Marie Cowan And Michael Conneely Borrisoleigh

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.

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Dancing Classes – Thurles Club For Dancing

You are retired, the kids are gone and you want to re-kindle lost youth or maybe you are getting married shortly, you possess two left feet and live in dread of that first dance in front of all your guests, – well have we got good news for you.

Thurles Club For Dancing

The Club for Dancing here in Thurles are holding their next set of dance classes, for beginners, starting on Tuesday 31st of August in the Premier Ballroom.
Before you say “I can’t afford dance classes” the charge is just €20 for a six week course, which starts each Tuesday at 8.30pm sharp and concludes at 10.00pm.  This €20 charge is just to covers the clubs cost of advertising, hire of the hall, etc.

Dance has always been an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebrations and entertainment since the birth of human civilizations. Movement of the body through dance, to music, has been long regarded as a form of  communication between humans, creating social interaction.
The aim of these very enjoyable classes is to teach people the basic steps of the Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep.

Young people may not be aware, but when ‘Rock and Roll‘  first emerged in the early 1950s, record companies were uncertain as to what style of dance would be most applicable to this music. Famously, Decca Records initially labelled its Rock and Roll releases as “Foxtrots”, most notably “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets. Since that recording, which by some estimates, went on to sell more than 25 million copies, “Rock Around the Clock” is technically the biggest-selling “Foxtrot” of all time.

In California the waltz was banned by Mission Fathers until after 1834 because of the “close” dancing position.

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Wedding Of Sarah Gleeson And Dickie Norton

Meet Mr Dickie and Mrs Sarah Norton

The wedding took place recently of Miss Sarah Gleeson, daughter of Mrs Alice and the late Mr Murt Gleeson, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Dickie Norton, son of Mrs Mary and Mr Tommy Norton, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

The wedding ceremony took place in the quaint historic 19th century Church of The Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co.Tipperary. The ceremony was presided over by local curate Rev. Fr. Joe Walsh, ably assisted by Rev. Fr. Tom Breen P P, Ballingarry,  friends of both the Gleeson and Norton families.

Escorted down the aisle by her mother Alice, the bride looked stunning in a white brushed silk bridal gown, with beaded bodice. Equally beautiful were the bridesmaids, Eithne Power, Mary Purcell and Jackie Kelly, who wore full-length burgundy, backless, tie back evening gowns.

The couple exchanged their vows in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by the celebrated and talented singer Michael Molumby, accompanied on piano by Mary Rose McNally, both natives of Thurles.

Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Norton retired to the popular and luxurious wedding venue The Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny,where guests were entertained to a champagne reception and other light refreshments.

Following family photographs, the newly married couple joined their guests in the banqueting suite at the Newpark for a lavish feast, which was followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.

The couple have chosen San Francisco 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.

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Congratulations To Emma And John On Their Wedding

Recently, the wedding took place of Miss Emma Lyons, daughter of Mrs Eleanor and Mr Pat Lyons, Rathmanna, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, to Mr John Hayes, son of Mrs Ena and Mr Toss Hayes, Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

The wedding ceremony took place in the quaint historic 19th century church of St John’s, Killenard, Co Laois. The ceremony was presided over by Rev. Fr. Abe Kennedy, P.P. Portumna, a friend of both the Lyons and Hayes families.

Escorted down the aisle by her father Pat, the bride looked stunning in a brushed silk, ivory gown, adorned with a timeless mixture of elegant pearls and lace. Equally beautiful were the bridesmaids, who wore black and ivory full-length corset tie back gowns.

The couple exchanged their vows in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, while music and songs for the ceremony were performed by celebrated and talented singers and musicians from Thurles.

Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Hayes retired to the The Heritage Five Star Golf and Spa Resort, where guests were entertained to music and light refreshments followed by a champagne reception.

Following family photographs, the newly married couple joined their guests in the palatial ballroom of The Heritage for a lavish banquet, which was followed by live music and dancing late into the evening.

The couple have chosen Malaysia as their favoured honeymoon destination.

A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Pat Corbett

From all their family and many friends in Co.Tipperary go best wishes to them both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.

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