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Kilkenny 0-30 (30 pts) – Tipperary 4-21 (33 pts).
Confusion reigned for a time over today’s final score following Tipperary’s All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kilkenny. The scoreboard in Croke Park together with the tally shown on RTÉ, showed Tipperary victorious by 4-21 to 0-30. However, that Tipperary tally appeared to include a late Noal McGrath point that was waved wide by the umpires. Happily, Noel McGrath’s late point has since been confirmed as a score to give that final result of Tipperary 4-21 (33 pts) Kilkenny 0-30 (30 pts).
Regardless, with a man short, Tipperary successfully edged from behind to take the lead ahead of their old rivals and neighbours Kilkenny, thus setting up an All-Ireland final meeting with Munster rivals Cork.
It was Oisín O’Donoghue (substitute) who scored that winning goal in the 69th minute, following the departure of Darragh McCarthy having been “Red Carded”.
It was another Tipperary hero, Robert Doyle, who succeeded in making that crucial goal-line save, thus confirming Tipperary’s first All-Ireland final, since beating Kilkenny in 2019; latter event which marked Tipperary’s most recent appearance at Croke Park, prior to today’s well deserved victory.
Kilkenny appeared to be fully on top, early on in today’s “clash of the ash”, scoring the first eight points in the game, however, Tipperary’s first goal would arrive courtesy of John McGrath, before being joined by his full-forward colleagues Darragh McCarthy and Jason Forde, latter who also found the netting, granting the Premier County a 3-11 (20 pts) to 0-16 (16 pts) lead, by half time.
The second half saw Kilkenny drew level by the 48th minute, thanks to the accuracy of TJ Reid greatly aided by Martin Keoghan.
Then, with just 12 minutes remaining Darragh McCarthy, following a loose slap on Eoin Murphy hand, left the field having been shown a Red Card (his second yellow card), with Tipperary then one point down. While Tipperary spectators hearts sank, 14 Tipperary stalwart players dug in deep to level again, with aforementioned O’Donoghue managing to once again rifle into Kilkenny’s net.
In two week’s time, Tipperary will return to Croke Park, (July 20th), to do battle against Munster champions Cork, for their chance to win their first All-Ireland title since 2019.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Monday 9th June 2025 of Mr Michael Lawlor, The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jimmy and Margaret; Mr Lawlor passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, while in the care of staff St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Mary, children Edel, Jimmy, Philip. Noreen, Michelle, Jason, Michael, Kelvin and Amy, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Lawlor will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles, (Eircode E41 HH66), on Wednesday afternoon next, June 11th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles on Thursday morning June 12th to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Lawlor, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Lawlor family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 7th June 2025, of Mrs Margaret (Rita) Fanning (née O’Connor), Ballydavid, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her parents Mary and Jack, her brothers Michael and William, her nephew Eamon, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law the passing of Mrs Fanning is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving husband Tod, sons Murt, John, Tom and Paddy, daughters Mary, Margaret, Bernie and Breda, 24 adored grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, sons-in-law John, Donal, Michael and Jimmy, daughters-in-law Martina, Reidin, Alicia and Christine, brother John, sisters Josie and Moira, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Fanning will repose at her place of ordinary residence, (Eircode E41 H528), on Monday afternoon, June 9th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the Church of Our Lady and St Kevin, Littleton, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, June 10th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Ballymoreen Cemetery, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Fanning, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Fanning and O’Connor families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
EPA Highlights Significant Increase In Government Green Procurement, But ICT Sector Lags Behind.
- Of €1.24 billion spend by government departments on contracts in 2023, 82 per cent included green criteria, up from 34 per cent in 2022. There are, however, inconsistencies across sectors.
- ICT Products & Services contracts included green criteria in only 29 per cent of cases, indicating the need for wider adoption.
- In contrast, all reported procurement of Food & Catering Services and Heating Equipment, included green criteria, with a total value of €583,447.
- Eight government departments lacked a formal system for tracking Green Public Procurement (GPP) implementation.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its fourth report on Green Public Procurement (GPP) adoption by government departments. GPP allows public authorities to source goods, services or works that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle while also achieving value for money.
A total spend of €1.24 billion across 18 government departments was reported. Of this, 82 per cent of contracts, valued at €1.02 billion, included green criteria (compared to 34 per cent in 2022).
GPP implementation varied widely across government departments, with the number of contracts incorporating GPP ranging from zero to 100%. There was an inconsistency in application of green criteria across product & services sectors, with high adoption reported for Food & Catering Services and Heating Equipment (100%), but low adoption in contracts for ICT Products & Services (29%).
Launching the report Ms Laura Burke, Director General, said: “This report shows a welcome increase in the use of green public procurement by central government. Full adoption across all government departments is a powerful lever to achieve better economic and environmental value as well as showing leadership in a transition to a greener, more circular economy. The EPA has developed practical guidance to support Government Departments and other public bodies to accelerate green purchasing.”
Tracking of GPP remains an issue to be addressed with eight of the 18 Government Departments lacking a formal system for tracking GPP implementation.
Mr David Flynn, Director, EPA Office of Environmental Sustainability added: “Government, local authorities and other public sector organisations collectively procure over €18 billion worth of goods, services and works. Whilst it is important that GPP is used by government departments, a broader adoption across the entire public sector will ensure that public funds are used effectively and responsibly while reducing the environmental impact of our public services.”
The report ‘Green Public Procurement: Monitoring and Reporting by Government Departments, 2023 Reference Year’ is now available on the EPA website HERE.
It was with a great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Tuesday 13th May 2025, of Mr Joseph (Joe) McCormack, No 6 Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and late of Horse and Jockey, Thurles and Moyne, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mr McCormack sadly passed away unexpectedly.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Gemma, daughters Ciara and Nathasa and their partners Eddie and Shane, adored grandchildren Caitlin, Averil, Grace, David, Michael, Eddie, Robbie, Malia and Ella, brothers Seamus, John and Paschal, sisters Mary and Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, work colleagues in Lisheen Mines, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr McCormack will repose at his place of ordinary residence on Friday, May 16th and on Saturday, May 17th.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Colman, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, on Sunday afternoon at 1.30pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining Old graveyard.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr McCormack, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended McCormack family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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