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Two-Mile-Borris district correspondent Mr Gerry Bowe reports on the passing of the late Mr Jimmy Fogarty.
It was with sadness we learned of the death of Jimmy Fogarty, Skehana, Two-Mile-Borris Thurles, on Tuesday last, May 15th, after a short illness, and while in the wonderful care of the Matron, Nurses and Staff of the hospital of the Assumption in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
 The late Jimmy Fogarty (R.I.P.) In his eighty year, Jimmy would have celebrated his birthday on July 20th next.
Jimmy, as he was known to everyone, was a very quiet man, keeping to himself most of the time. A former Tipperary Star Reporter, he wrote extensively on athletics, but also on many more items of interest, which were published not just in the Tipperary Star, but also in Marathon Magazine,The Clonmel Nationalist, The Gaelic Weekly, Ireland Own and Ireland’s Eye Magazine; to mention just a few publications.
Jimmy was a very active secretary with the Moycarkey -Borris G.A.A., Coolcroo Athletic Club, which was revived in 1958. A prominent member of Co. Tipperary N.A.C.A.,holding the positions of Secretary and P.R.O.; he also held positions at Munster Council, and the National Executive of the Athletic Body, which he was proud to hold.
In 1969 Bord Lúthchleas Oganach na hÉireann (B.L.O.E.) was established and Jimmy was honoured to be elected as first National Secretary. He held this position for two years. This position entitled him to sit on the Board of B.L.O.E.
In 1965 Jimmy was elected to the General Council of the N.A.C.A.I.. In fact he was in attendance at their final meeting in Brú na nGael, Dublin on Saturday March 4th 1967. On Sunday April 16th the same year, he was a delegate at the special Congress of the N.A.C.A.I.. Here the congress agreed, by a vote of 85 to 33, to merger with the A. A.U. and form Bord Lúthchleas na hÉireann, (Irish Athletic Board), B.L.E.
In the G.A.A. at club level he held positions as Secretary P.R.O. and Vice President. He also served as a selector on committees that managed successful teams and was a selector on the winning county senior hurling squad of 1982.
As an athletic administrator he was highly respected at all club, county, provincial and national levels, while Moycarkey Borris G.A.A. held him in very high esteem, demonstrated by all of the senior positions, held by him within the club.
“Jimmy may you rest with your family; friends with the Lord. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis”.
 It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 15th May 2018, of Mr Anthony (Tony) O’Neill, Gortnahoe Village, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Predeceased by his wife Nora; the passing of Mr O’Neill is most deeply regretted by his loving children Mary, Caroline, Rosaline and Declan; sons-in-law Bobby and Michael; daughter-in-law Laura; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother; sister; extended relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr O’Neill will lie in repose at Egan’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles tomorrow night, Thursday, 17th May 2018, from 7.30pm with removal at 9.00pm to the Church of The Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, to arrive at 9.30pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Friday morning, 18th May 2018, at 11.30am followed by interment immediately afterwards in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Gortnahoe, Thurles.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to South Tipperary Hospice Movement.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
 It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 15th May 2018, of Mr Jimmy Fogarty, Skehana, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
A former Tipperary Star newspaper reporter; Mr Fogarty passed away most deeply regretted by his cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Fogarty will lie in repose at Egan’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, on tomorrow evening, Thursday May 17th, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm to arrive at the Church of St. James, Two-Mile-Borris at 7.30pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, 18th May, at 11.30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Loughmore Cemetery, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
 Late Tommy Wade (R.I.P.) with his horse ‘Dundrum’. It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 14th May 2018, of the legendary Tipperary show jumping rider Mr Tommy Wade, Ballyroe House, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Mr Wade passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning while in his 80th years, at the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork, having suffered a stroke last week.
The exploits of this Tipperary man will be long remembered for his incredible performances in show jumping circles with his astounding horse ‘Dundrum’ ; winning Nations Cup and Grands Prix all over the world during the early 1960’s. His remarkable performance at the 1963 Dublin Horse Show; winning all five international classes and performing as part of the winning Aga Khan team that year; to date has never been replicated.
His other accomplishments as a rider included winning at almost every major world event, including top prize at the Horse of the Year Show; the Vaux Trophy at Newcastle; the King George V Cup at White City; the Boylan Trophy at Ballsbridge, and the Grand Prix in Brussels.
On his retirement, Mr Wade became the Irish show jumping chef d’equipe; leading the Irish team to over 30 Nations Cup victories at shows like Rotterdam, Hickstead, Aachen, Dublin, Calgary and La Baule, while overseeing Ireland win gold at the European Championships in 2001 and at the World Equestrian Games in 2002.
The passing of Mr Wade is most deeply regretted by his loving wife Felicity (Flick); daughter Maria; sons Robert, Alan and Ronan; daughters-in-law Nicola and Anne-Marie; son-in-law Pat; grandchildren Sarah, Marian and Alex; sisters Josie, Winnie and Biddy; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews; nieces; extended relatives; neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
The earthly remains of Mr Wade will lie in repose in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan Cashel this evening, Tuesday 15th May at 7.30pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday morning 16th May, at 11.30am, followed by interment in Ardmayle Cemetery, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Médecins Sans Frontiéres. House to remain private.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
Author, Poet and Journalist Tom Ryan reports:
Presentation Sister Patricia Wall from Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, affectionately nicknamed “The Flying Nun”, after she did a skydive for charity at the age of seventy five years; reached further new heights last Saturday.
The hugely popular nun, who is a former ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award winner and sister of former Tipperary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Team Captain of 1958, Tony Wall, celebrated both her 80th birthday and the Diamond Jubilee of her profession, at a convivial function attended by family members, including her brother, Tony and several hundred parishioners, in Anner Hotel, Thurles.
 Other family members present at the special Mass, celebrated by Fr. Joe Walsh with Fr. J.J. O’Rourke also present, included Sister Patricia’s sister, Mrs Helen De Veale; her brothers, Aidan, Tony and Michael and other relatives, neighbours and friends.
The presentation of symbols at the Mass featured Sister Patricia’s Volunteer Award; a lantern; a book, and flags of Zimbabwe and New Zealand, where she has ministered in the past.
Sister Patricia Wall, formerly of No.10, Fianna Road, Thurles and other Presentation Sisters renewed their Vows on the very special and unique occasion when many tributes were paid to the good- humoured, caring and selfless nun of many talents, as outlined by Ms Clare Cashman, latter Manager of the Millennium Resource Centre in Glengoole.
Local County Councillor, Imelda Goldsboro and Fr. Joe Walsh also lauded the sterling qualities of the ever-energetic Sister Patricia who is regarded as a great organiser. Other Public Representatives present included Dáil Éireann Deputies, Jackie Cahill, Seamus Healy and Mattie McGrath.
Present also were representatives of the numerous voluntary and community organisations in historic Slieveardagh where the Irish Tricolour was flown for the first time in Ireland, said Sister Patricia. This writer learned many years ago that it was brought over from France to Waterford, but Thomas Francis Meagher wished it to be flown for the first time near the historic village of The Commons, Ballingarry (SR), scene of the significant 1848 rebel uprising, (battle of the Widow McCormack’s Cabbage Patch) as a major symbolic gesture from a European context.
Sister Patricia, who featured in a video presentation by Mr Kealy of Ballingarry Community Development committee, spent 40 years devoted to teaching and “bringing the charism and vision” of the Presentation Sister’s foundress, Nano Nagle, to the classroom and in one instance into the home of a person for five years for home schooling.
She spent 12 of her 40 years in school work in New Zealand (six years) and in Zimbabwe (six years). She has been Principal of Presentation Secondary School in both Thurles and Ballingarry and was a good friend of the Arts here in Thurles, indeed I can personally vouch for her help with the production of a play of mine, “Children of the Nation”, which won awards for Presentation Secondary School, Thurles in the Co. Tipperary Schools Drama Festival.
Among those present on the night were Mr Denis and Mrs Sadie Heffernan, who have done so much for theatre in Slieveardagh Region. Teachers and former teachers present included Mr Joseph Moran, former National President of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI).
Sister Patricia spent the last 20 years doing volunteer work in the Slieveardagh area, where she is a legend in the true sense of that word and to whose people in Glengoole , Ballingarry, Ballynonty, etc.
She has given unstinting and devoted service, displaying her many talents in the process and achieving so much, as outlined by Millennium Resource Centre Manager in Glengoole, Ms Clare Cashman.
A sumptuous repast was enjoyed by all, in the best traditions of the Presentation Order and Slieveardagh people, and a night of music followed when many happy memories were exchanged. Music for the Mass was provided by Sister Theresa of Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry, with both the Mass vocals and music truly uplifting.
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