Thomas Mac Donagh Pipe Band To Open 17th Annual Killea, Templemore, Tipperary, Fun Day and Margaret O’Sullivan Feile.
Tom Ryan Reports.
An Irish village will revive its traditional lifestyle of 80 years ago, when it takes a step back in time for its 11th annual fun day in the old fashioned way on Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
Once again, it will be officially opened by the Thomas Mac Donagh Pipe Band, from Templemore, Co. Tipperary, at 1:30pm sharp.
Sean-Nos dancing will feature during this popular Field Day; to be held in conjunction with the hugely popular Margaret O’ Sullivan Feile. The committee Secretary, Mr Jim Hamill says ”Sean-Nos dancing requires intricate body movement, using head, hips and hands, as well as feet”.
Children will be admitted free of charge on what should be a colourful day in Killea sports field, latter a nice gesture, indeed, from the organising committee. Latter are hoping for yet another sunny day for this eagerly awaited annual event, which has grown from strength to strength, in the shade of the famous Bearnan Eile or Devil’s Bit.
Killea will stage some 30 plus events to stir nostalgia among older Tipperary people and same event is expected to raise cash for local groups.
A canteen will be in operation during the day, with locally baked confectionary. Homemade colcannon and sides of bacon can be had at the barbecue and shop; manned by the local ladies committee.
There will also be pancakes available, which are always very popular in Killea.
Events will include set-dancing, figure-dancing, horseshoe throwing, pillow fights, skittles, penalty taking, pony rides, stock-judging, sheaf pitching (with finals to be held at 3:00pm), a tug of war competition, a dog show, darts and a tractor run, (latter beginning at 11:30am and returning to Killea sports field).
Participants in the County Tipperary Fleadh Cheoil from Clonmel are expected to feature among the many musicians who will entertain those in attendance.
There will be a set-dancing display from the top senior and junior dancers of Killea and district and a host of traditional musicians, singers and dancers from various parts of the county, many of whom have won
awards, and who will entertain from 1:30pm until 6:00pm.
Matt The Thresher himself would surely have approved of it all, as would Charles J Kickham, author of “Sliabh na mBan”, our Tipperary ‘anthem’.
Officers of the organising committee include Chairman, Mr Michael Duff;
Secretary Mr Jim Hamill and Treasurer Mr John Fogarty.
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