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 Drawing of St Mary’s Famine Museum, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Mr Tom Noone, (Thurles) Reports:
The Credit Unions of Tipperary, in conjunction with Tipperary Libraries, have just announced the 2013 launch of their extremely popular calendar competition, based on the theme “Historic Tipperary.”
This time around, they are seeking entries relating to photographs of areas or scenes which give a taste of the many historical facets of our county, as interpreted by individual entrants. The historical scenes or settings need not necessarily be well known, but the important thing is that they show Tipperary at its best, since the calendars, more than 17,000 of them last year, find their way to Tipperary expatriates all over the world.
In previous years, entry was solely by way of photographs, the best of which were selected for inclusion in the Calendar published and distributed through Credit Union offices and Tipperary Libraries branches throughout the county. But this year, in addition to photographs, the organisers have taken the imaginative step of also accepting entries based on artist sketches or drawings.
In addition to production of the calendar, Tipperary Libraries have also mounted a number of significant exhibitions around the county based on previous years’ entries and aim to continue this promotion of the arts into the future.
Competition Details
Competition details and rules can be found in your local Credit Union or Library branch. Entries are invited from all who have an interest in photographing or sketching the historical aspects of their home place. There is no entry fee and four major prizes, to the value of €1,200, will be awarded, along with framed copies of their work to the winning entrants. At least 36 of the entries will be chosen for publication in the calendar for 2014.
Photographs – maximum of six per entrant – may be submitted electronically in a format which will give a high-resolution end-product to mytipperary@gmail.com . Sketches or drawings should be submitted in hard copy only to your local credit union or branch library, who will also accept your photos in hard copy or on disc in a sealed envelope with your name and address, and marked “Photography Competition 2013.”
Closing date for receipt of entries is September 20th 2013.
The wedding took place today, under a warm, sunny Autumnal sky, of the very lovely Miss Louise Ryan, daughter of Mrs Chris and Mr Michael Ryan, Glenbane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Liam Pollard, son of Mrs Breda and Mr Donal Pollard, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The marriage ceremony took place in the historic Abbey of Holy Cross, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, with the ceremony conducted by Rev. Canon Liam Ryan, Uncle of the bride.
Escorted down the aisle by her father Michael, the bride looked stunningly beautiful wearing a Maggie Sottero designer lace dress, encrusted with diamonds. Equally beautiful were her accompanying bridesmaids, Valerie Briody & Mairead Darcy, who both wore full-length, Thyme Green evening gowns with ruched bodices. Also adding to the splendour of this occasion were Flower Girls, Grace Pollard & Stephanie Briody.
The groom Liam and his two Groomsmen, John Pollard (BestMan), & Matthew Pollard all looked dashing in black evening suits, elegantly highlighted by white Oxford Plain shirts with waistcoats and matching white silk ties.
The couple proclaimed their love for each other in front of a large gathering of over 190 family members and close friends, with music provided by Church music specialist Mr Stephen Murphy.
Scripture readings were undertaken by Siobhan Burke & Bernard Darcy, while prayers of the faithful were read by Jack Darcy, Edel Pollard, Sarah Miskella, Marie Quigley Gallagher and John Armstrong. The Offertory Procession of bread & wine was carried to the alter by Mrs Chris Ryan & Mrs Breda Pollard.
Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Pollard retired to the very popular local wedding venue, Dundrum House Hotel & Golf Resort, Dundrum, Thurles, Co Tipperary, where guests were entertained to a Champagne reception, together with other light refreshments.
Following family photographs in the beautiful manicured woodlands & gardens surrounding this luxurious hotel complex, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels main Ballroom for dinner, which was followed by dancing late into the evening.
The couple have chosen San Francisco & Las Vegas as their favoured honeymoon destination.
“To Louise & Liam, go all best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.” This is the earnest wish of both your families and your very many good friends, here in Co.Tipperary.
 Catherine & Kevin take a quiet break, following their wedding in Tipperary earlier today. The wedding took place today, in brilliant sunshine, of the very lovely Miss Catherine Ryan, daughter of Mrs Marian and Mr Jerome Ryan, Glenough, Rossmore, Thurles, Co Tipperary, to Mr Kevin Cryan, son of Mrs Ann and Mr John Cryan, Main Street, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary.
The ceremony took place in the local parish Church of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Rossmore, Clonoulty, Thurles, with the marriage presided over by local parish priest Rev. Fr. Tomas Egan.
Escorted down the aisle by her father Jerome, the bride looked stunningly beautiful in an ivory afternoon gown, with hand sewn beaded bodice, and wearing a tiara, embellished with cubic zirconia, in her hair. Equally stunningly beautiful were her accompanying Bridesmaids; Mary Ryan, Siobhán Ryan and Jodie Carberry, all of whom wore full-length fitted coral pink evening gowns, with delicately adorned cross-over bodices.
The groom, Kevin, and his three Groomsmen, Francesco Palumbo, John Ryan and Thomas Carr all looked dashing in black evening suits, white shirts, with grey silk cravats & matching silver grey waist coats.
Also adding to the splendour of the occasion were Flower Girls, Danielle Ryan and Shauna Ryan, together with Pageboys, Master Dylan Cryan & Master Stephan Ryan.
The couple publicly exchanged their love for each other, in front of a large gathering numbering over 200 invited guests, made up of immediate family and close friends.
Scripture readings were undertaken by John Crowe & Catherine Coughlan, while prayers of the faithful were read by Elia Ferrara, Linda Coughlan, Finn O’Brien, Lillian Moore and Tommy Carberry. The Offertory Procession of bread & wine was carried by Siobhán Carberry & Greda O’Sullivan.
Following the marriage ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Cryan retired to the popular wedding venue and mature Georgian estate that is Dundrum House Hotel & Golf Resort, Dundrum, Thurles, Co Tipperary, where the happy couple & their guests were met by hotel proprietor Deirdre Crowe, before being entertained to Mulled Wine together with other light food & drink refreshments.
Following family photographs in the beautiful manicured woodlands & gardens surrounding the luxurious hotel complex, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels main ballroom for dinner, which was followed by dancing late into the evening.
“Catherine & Kevin, from all your family & friends both at home and abroad, go all best wishes to each of you for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together, as does their gratitude to you both for a totally memorable & enjoyable day.”
 “The Kiss.” The wedding took place today, under sunny skies, of the very lovely Miss Samantha Fennelly, daughter of Mrs Shirley and Mr Pat Fennelly, Willowmere Drive, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Declan Curtis, son of Mrs Noeleen and Mr Denis Curtis, President Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
The marriage took place in the historic Cathedral of The Assumption, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, with the ceremony conducted by local parish priest Rev. Fr. Martin Hayes.
 The new Mr & Mrs Curtis. Escorted down the aisle by her father Pat, the bride looked stunningly beautiful in an ivory & lace, v- necked fitted Fishtail afternoon gown with Satin Ruched bodice, embedded with Swarovski Crystals and highlighted by a Puddle Train & Veil.
Equally beautiful were her accompanying bridesmaids, Miss Lisa Morris (Maid of Honour), Miss Carol Irwin & Miss Elaine Gleeson, who all wore full-length, Teal, one shoulder Chiffon evening gowns.
The groom, Declan, and his three groomsmen, Mr Garry Mernagh (BestMan), Mr Noel Morris & Mr Ger O’Grady all looked dashing in Silvery Grey Evening Suits, elegantly highlighted by White Oxford Plain Shirts with Waistcoats and matching Grey & White ties.
Also adding to the splendour of this occasion were Flower Girls & sisters Miss Molly & MissRuby Dwyer, together with Pageboy Master Sean Dwyer & Ring Bearer Master Brian Whelan.
The couple proclaimed their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, with a video recording of the day’s events undertaken by Thurles top videographer Mr Pat Corbett.
Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Curtis retired to the very popular local wedding venue, the Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, where guests were entertained to a Champagne and Strawberry reception, together with a host of other light refreshments.
Following family photographs in the beautiful manicured gardens adjoining the hotel, the newly married couple joined their guests in the venues main Ballroom for dinner, which was followed by dancing to the music of Johnny B and the Boogie Men, very late into the evening.
The couple have chosen the USA as their favoured honeymoon destination.
“To Declan & Samantha, go all best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.” This is the earnest wish of both your families and your very many good friends, here in Co.Tipperary.
 Picture shows: John O’Gorman (Tiperary Libraries), Thomas Noone (Thurles Credit Union), Mary Guinan-Darmody (Tipperary Libraries) and Michael Fogarty (Templemore CU). The Credit Unions of Tipperary and Tipperary Libraries are once again offering all photographers an opportunity to showcase their work, promote Tipperary and put themselves in line for a share of a €1,200 prize fund. The theme of the competition this year is “Hidden Tipperary,” and photographs should be of areas or scenes which give a taste of the many facets of our county, but which are not well-known to the general public. The important thing is that they show Tipperary at its best.
The Credit Unions of Tipperary have produced an annual calendar for a number of years, a project that has proven extremely popular, with many thousands being distributed free throughout the county and further afield. Similarly, Tipperary Libraries have always encouraged photographers to showcase their talents through competitions based on a number of themes highlighting the many attractions of County Tipperary. They have mounted a number of significant exhibitions in recent years and aim to continue this promotion of the arts into the future.
Last year, both organisations joined forces to broaden the scope of the competition and the outcome was a calendar featuring the “Gardens and Parks of Tipperary,” which was widely regarded as the best of its kind to date.
Entries are now invited from all who have an interest in photography and in the hidden beauty of their home place. The hidden beauty in this case will be in the eye and camera lens of the beholder. It can take many forms, a quiet glen, a colourful river valley, a gathering place for family enjoyment or a scenic view from a hilltop, may include animals or people but should not contain any easily identifiable landmark.
Four major prizes, to the value of €1,200, will be awarded and at least 36 of the entries will be chosen for publication in the calendar for 2013. In addition, as many of the photos as possible will be on display in branch libraries around the county and on a specially commissioned website set up to promote Tipperary.
The competition is open to anyone with an interest in County Tipperary. Entry details and competition rules are available from participating credit unions and from branches of Tipperary Libraries throughout the county.
Pictures may be submitted electronically in a format which will give a high-resolution end-product to mytipperary@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can submit your picture or pictures in hard copy or on disc to your local credit union or Branch Library in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Photography Competition 2012.”
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