Thurles Information

Lar Corbett Admitted To Tipperary Hospital

Thurles Sarfields 2010 GAA hurling Star of the Year and Tipperary left corner-forward Lar Corbett was admitted to South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, last night, as a precaution, to assess the possibility of two suspected broken ribs and possible kidney damage, following his outing in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny yesterday.

The Tipperary hurling great Corbett and Kilkenny star J.J. Delaney were both issued with straight red cards, around the 44th minute of the match, having become entangled in a serious off-the-ball altercation.

While it is unclear when Lar actually suffered these injuries, footage shown on TV, clearly demonstrated Delaney striking Corbett’s helmet, however this was possibly only part of a confrontation, which had begun earlier, as the pair pressed for match dominance.

The anticipation of a one-match ban for both players should see the players left out of their counties opening provincial games, against Offaly and Limerick, while the uncertainty now regarding Corbett’s future fitness will certainly raise concerns, during the weeks ahead.

Tipperary wish Lar a speedy recovery to full health.

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Tipperary Mourns Camogie Child Death

Emily Wilson RIP

It is with sincere regret and heartfelt sympathy that we learn of the death of 10 year old Emily Wilson, Clonmiclan, Gortnahoe, Co Tipperary.

The much loved daughter and only child of Michael and Catriona Wilson, Emily collapsed while doing warm-up exercises before a junior game, at Gortnahoe /Glengoole GAA sports field, in the quiet Co Tipperary village of Gortnahoe, at around 9.30am on Saturday last.

It is understood Emily suffered an underlying heart condition to which her family were totally unaware.

Club Mentors and Paramedics, using the club’s defibrillator, carried out CPR in a desperate attempt to resuscitate her; however, despite the best efforts of all personnel, they were unable to revive her.

Emily was moved to South Tipperary General Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Messages of sympathy can be found on the Gortnahoe National School Facebook, where she attended school.

Our sincere sympathy goes to all Emily’s family and friends and our thoughts and prayers are with you all, on this truly sad occasion.

Emily’s remains will repose in Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, and her funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11.30am, followed by her burial in the nearby Good Shepherd Cemetery, in Gortnahoe.

“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”

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May Meeting Of Thurles GIY

Thurles “Grow It Yourself,” (GIY) will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8th next, here at the Cabragh Wetlands Centre, Thurles, beginning sharp at 7.30pm.

Kay Hanrahan from Thurles Farmers Market will be there to give a talk and demonstration on the topic; “Wheatgrass and Live food.”

As always new comers and old GIY members are welcome to wander in, with Tea/Coffee available to all at the end of the meeting, not to mention the usual one to one gardening advice and friendly chat.

Keep in mind that vegetables can be grown on most soils (light, medium or heavy) provided they are well drained, so no excuses please.

While Spring may have gotten off to a slow start, remember also there is a huge amount of satisfaction to be experienced from growing at least some part of the food you eat and a well organised garden or an allotment is a huge asset to any family.

Who knows, maybe your vegetable growing, this year, will rapidly develop into the most absorbing of hobbies.

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Get Help To Start A Business In Tipperary

Over 30 business support Agencies and Organisations will be available on Tuesday May 14th next, to meet with any individuals thinking of starting or further developing a business.

Aptly named the ‘Who To Talk To,‘ Expo, this event will be held here in Thurles on Tuesday, May 14th, from 2 – 8 p.m. in the Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre, LIT Campus, Nenagh Road Roundabout, Thurles.

This event is an initiative of the North Tipperary County Development Board and is designed to hopefully inspire and encourage individuals considering self employment while informing new and existing business promoters about supports available for business creation and further development.

The event will feature information stands, seminars, funding workshops and networking opportunities, with this year’s particular focus on the food sector.

If you are looking for business advice, grant aid or just exploring enterprise development opportunities or ideas, perhaps this is the place to be on May 14th next.

Remember the late fourteenth century French proverb: “Qui onques rien n’enprist riens n’achieva,” ( Latter Translates: “He who never undertook anything, never achieved anything,”) or “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

Admission to this event is FREE.

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Allianz Hurling League Final Tipperary V Kilkenny

Some 21,447 bodies packed into Nowlan Park, Kilkenny this afternoon for the Allianz Hurling League final clash between old & serious rivals Tipperary & Kilkenny.

Kilkenny, playing with the wind, opening the scoring with a point from Lester Ryan. A second point came from Kilkenny’s Eoin Larkin, following a foul on Cillian Buckley by Tipperary’s Kieran Bergin. Within the first two minutes the scoreboard showed Kilkenny are 1-02 to Tipperary 0-00, after Michael Fennelly bursts through and rifled the ball into the Tipperary net.

Tipperary opened their scoring with a point from Eoin Kelly in the third minute, followed by a point from Patrick Maher from 50 yards out in the 5th min. The Premier County begin to settle and following an exchange of points between Michael Fennelly & Brendan Maher the scoreboard read Kilkenny 1-03 (6 Pts) – Tipperary 0-03 (3 Pts).

By the 15th minute Tipperary began to regain some composure. Two points from Noel McGrath & Seamus Callanan left just a point between the sides, but then Michael Fennelly cuts in from the right hand side of the goalmouth to rifle the Tipperary net. Kilkenny were now boasting 2-03 (9 Pts) to Tipperary’s 0-05 (5 Pts).

Following points from Tipperary’s Eoin Kelly, Brendan Maher, Noel McGrath and Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly, both sides levelled, with 10 points apiece.

Come the period ending the first half, however, points from Kilkenny’s Colin Fennelly, Lester Ryan & Michael Fennelly, answered with just a point from Tipp goalkeeper Darren Gleeson, saw Kilkenny leave the pitch with a 2 point lead.

The second half saw Kilkenny’s Eoin Larkin & Tipperary’s Eoin Kelly & Noel McGrath open the scoring within the first three minutes. However what appeared to perhaps demonstrate some upping of Tipperary’s game was met with stiff resistance from Kilkenny.

Lar Corbett (Tipp) & J.J. Delaney (Kilkenny) both got red carded to the sideline while Tipperary’s Eoin Kelly was replaced by John O’Dwyer.

Point from Seamus Callanan & Brendan Maher in the 48th minute made it anyone’s game with the scoreboard reading 16 points apiece. But Tipperary badly needed to reclaim a goal to make any impact on their game, and alas this was not to materialise.

Points from Eoin Larkin, Cillian Buckley, Lester Ryan & Michael Rice however saw Kilkenny take the lead again despite the best efforts of Tipperary point scorers John O’Brien, Paudie Maher and Pa Bourke, leaving a full-time result reading Kilkenny 2-17 (23 Pts) to Tipperary’s 0-20 (20 Pts).

All in all the game between both rivals could hardly be described as a classic meeting, with Tipperary’s inside forward line failing to function to its usual high standard.

Overall performance on the day showed Kilkenny truly deserved to win their 16th league title this time out.

Teams

Tipperary: Darren Gleeson, Michael Cahill, Conor O’Mahony, Paul Curran, Kieran Bergin, Padriac Maher, Conor O’Bruen, Brendan Maher, Shane McGrath (Capt), Seamus Callanan, Lar Corbett, Patrick Maher, Shane Bourke, Eoin Kelly, Noel McGrath.

Kilkenny: Eoin Murphy, Paul Murphy, J.J. Delaney, Jackie Tyrrell, Tommy Walsh, Brian Hogan, Kieran Joyce, Lester Ryan, Michael Fennelly, Cillian Buckley, Michael Rice, Eoin Larkin, Colin Fennelly, Richie Hogan, Aidan Fogarty.

Man of the Match: Michael Fennelly (Kilkenny)

Yellow Cards: (Kilkenny) Brian Hogan, Shane Bourke & Paul Curran.

Red Cards: Lar Corbett (Tipperary) J.J. Delaney (Kilkenny)

Referee: Barry Kelly ( Westmeath.)

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