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 Dr Derry Gleeson. R.I.P. The death has occurred, aged 88, of Tipperary born Dr Derry Gleeson, at Bishopscourt Residential Care Home, Liskillea Waterfall, Co. Cork.
Born in 1922 in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Dr Gleeson was the son of Local Government Inspector Jeremiah Gleeson and his wife Mary. At the age of nine he moved with his family to County Cork where he was educated at the Presentation College, making the senior cup team and matriculating at just 15 years old. He went on to enter University College Cork’s medical school and later was elected president of the college’s Students’ Council, before graduating in 1944, aged just 22 years old.
Dr Gleeson began his medical career as an intern at Sheffield Royal Infirmary, (which closed in 1980,) later returning to Ireland to take up an appointment in obstetrics at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin. In 1952 he was appointed dispensary doctor in Labesheeda, Kildysart,in Co Clare, and in 1955, appointed dispensary doctor in Ballylinan, in Co Laois.
Dr Gleeson was particularly well known in rugby circles as an Ireland and Munster rugby selector, as well as being a past President of the Irish Medical Association, a former Vice-Chairman of the Irish Medical Council from 1984 to 1989 and President of the Irish Medical Association’s delegation to China in 1976/77.
Dr Gleeson played rugby with Clontarf FC, Athy FC, and UCC rugby club, latter of which he was President from 1975 to 1977. He was a Munster Rugby selector during the 1960’s and an Irish selector from 1969 to 1972. Dr Gleeson was also a well known member of both Cork and Waterville Golf Links.
Pre-deceased by his wife Margie, (née O’Gorman) Dr Gleeson will be sadly missed, yet lovingly remembered by his family, his many friends, neighbours and former patients.
The body of Dr Gleeson remains in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road, Cork with removal this Monday evening at 6.30pm to St Joseph’s (SMA) Church, Wilton. Requiem Mass will be held at 11.00am on Tuesday with funeral afterwards to St. Olives Cemetery, Model Farm Road, Cork.
Note: Family flowers only with donations, if desired, to Cork Alzheimer’s Home Support or the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
 The August 16th Annual Trip To Tipp The 16th annual Trip to Tipp weekend of cycling in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland takes place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of August 2011. Cyclist Sean Kelly will be joining participating cyclists on this fun weekend.
Cost of entry to this event is just €50 which can be raised through sponsorship or a personal donation.Refreshments, T- Shirt and Certificate are given to all persons taking part.
Note: In the interests of health and safety, all cyclists must wear Cycling Helmets.
Showers are available afterwards in the Anner Hotel‘s Leisure Centre.
(Click on image on left for a fuller view of event poster.)
For Further Information: Tel: Locall 1850 334353 or 087-9253225 or 087- 4106861.
So get those tyres pumped up and ‘On Your Bike,’ everyone.
 Model of proposed Two-Mile-Borris Casino An Bord Pleanála, went against the advice of it’s own planning inspectorate today, and has given the go-ahead for a Casino, an eight storey 500 bedroom hotel and an indoor racetrack complex / golf facility at Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, here in Co Tipperary. However, the board refused permission for a proposed 15,000 seater music venue on the site.
A number of local people together with An Taisce had strongly opposed the plan, with An Taisce stating its scale and size would have significant environmental and economic consequences for the local area and would cannibalise local businesses and already established racing and golf venues in Munster.
See Planning Application Here – Planning Appeal Here. See Planning Inspectors Report Here.
Note, that while a An Bord Pleanála Inspector appears to recommend refusal, the project has now been given the go ahead, supported by a number of major horse breeders in the Munster region.
So far the only mention of financial backers for this project are ‘a foreign consortium.’
The site, which has a stated area of circa 330 hectares, is within the townlands of Noard, Newhill, Leigh and Borris c. 11km to the east of Thurles town centre, 1.8km to the south-east of Twomileborris and c.4km to the north-east of Littleton. The site is bounded by the M8 to the north, the N75 to the north-east, agricultural and Coillte Forestry lands to the east, Bord na Mona bog lands to the south and agricultural lands to the west. Of the 330 hectares approx. 110 hectares comprises of agricultural land with the remainder (c.220 hectares) under commercial forestry.
Horseracing Ireland, Bord na gCon, Horse Sport Ireland, Shannon Development and the Thurles Chamber of Commerce are among the bodies who made submissions in favour of the project.
The promoter behind the Tipperary Venue, Richard Quirke of Dr Quirkey’s Emporium on Dublin’s O’Connell Street, had already stated that the project would not go ahead if the proposed Casino element was not allowed. Mr Quirke also stated that about 1,000 jobs will be created during construction, and 1,350 full-time jobs when project is completed.
This would appear to be the first time, in the history of the Irish State, that major planning permission has been granted for a project, for which overdue national legislation has not been publically discussed or approved by Government.
 Waterford V Limerick Semple Stadium Hurling managers Davy Fitzgerald and Donal O’Grady have confirmed their starting line-ups for tomorrow’s Munster SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium, Thurles.
Limerick Senior hurling manager Donal O’Grady has handed debuts to 3 three Championship newcomers in their clash against Waterford. Named players to make their debuts in Semple field are Richie Mc Carthy, Sean Tobin and Kevin Downes. Young forward Declan Hannon, who was impressive during Limerick’s Division 2 title-winning run, is absent due to current Leaving Cert examinations.
Limerick are seeking their first win in the Munster championship since 2007, a challenge made difficult by last year’s internal wrangling which placed them in Division 2 this year. The Limerick side also shows 13 changes from the side that lost to Cork last year.
Limerick’s 15:- N. Quaid; D. Reale, S. Hickey; T. Condon; W. McNamara; B. Geary, G. O’Mahony; D. O’Grady, P. Browne; J. Ryan; R. McCarthy; N. Moran; S. Tobin; K. Downes; G. Mulcahy.
Meanwhile, Clare legend Davy Fitzgerald and Waterford team management will open up their defence of the Munster SHC, having named their team. following final training last night. Players include Fives, Mahony and O’Sullivan who played for Waterford’s Under-21s in their Championship loss to Tipperary last week, along with Noel Connors and Maurice Shanahan, who will start at corner back and wing forward this weekend. Eoin Kelly, Waterford’s regular free-taker over the past number of years, has been omitted from the team.
Waterford’s 15:- C. Hennessy; D. Fives; W. Hutchinson; N.Connors; T. Browne; M. Walsh; K. Moran; S. O’Sullivan; R. Foley; P. Mahony; S. Molumphy; M. Shanahan; J. Mullane; S. Walsh; B. O’Sullivan.
Throw-In is 4.00pm in Semple Stadium, Thurles.
 Sharing memories - Michael Byrne and Mícheál O’Muircheartaigh. Photo: J. O'Loughlin. The ballroom of the Anner Hotel here in Thurles was bursting at the seams last night, as local friends, old comrades and sporting admirers gathered, to celebrate with Michael “Rattler ” Byrne, the launch of the book, not surprisingly entitled, ‘Rattler.’
Local social and community organiser, poet and historian Tom Noone was on hand, and as usual, very capably undertook the role of ‘Master of Ceremonies.’
Amongst the speakers were; GAA patron His Grace Archbishop Dr. Dermot Clifford, Michael Dundon, co-author of ‘Rattler,’ former Tipp hurling great Jimmy Doyle, Chairman of Tipp County Board Barry O’Brien, Chairman of Thurles Sarsfields Michael Maher, Cristy Ring Jnr and Paul Byrnes, latter, who spoke on behalf of the Byrnes family.
Also present were; Mayor of North Tipperary John Kennedy, latter fresh from his Obama encounter and plenty of hurling friends from all over the country including Tony Reddin, Paddy Buggy, Eddie Keher, just to mention a few. Former GAA President Sean Kelly MEP and Deputy Noel Coonan TD, were also in attendance.
Mícheál O’ Muircheartaigh launched the book in his own inimitable style, but not before having first interviewed the “Rattler.” on stage much to the amusement of all in attendance. Rattler Byrne sang the song, ‘By the bright silvery light of the moon,’ and also demonstrated his prowess as a very fine mouth organ player.
Other musical entertainment for the evening was provided by the Thurles Gospel Singers, and a very fine Trad group of musicians made up of family members and friends.
All in all, surely a night to remember and a book now launched, which makes for essential reading.
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