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This year’s Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship finals are likely to be held at Semple Stadium in Thurles for the first time since 2006.
GAA Director General Mr Paraic Duffy confirmed this afternoon that Semple Stadium has been mooted as the possible venue for the U-21 Championship decider over the weekend of September 11th and 12th.
Speaking at today’s launch at Croke Park, Mr Duffy said:
 Semple Stadium “It probably won’t be played here. It all depends on who is in the final. It is more than likely to be played in Thurles. The reason for that, is we want to play both the U-21 ‘A’ final and the U-21 ‘B’ final together. The problem for the last number of years is that the ‘B’ final ends up being played in front of two men and a dog in some places and that’s not fair on the teams at that level. I assume it will be Thurles because normally it’s the natural venue for the teams that will be involved.“
 Thurles Chamber Golf Classic Organisers Officers of Thurles Chamber pictured here at the launch of their Annual Perpetual Golf Classic, are Kate Molony (PRO), P.J. Shanahan (Treasurer), Anne Fitzpatrick (Secretary) and Pat Hayes (President) (Photo /Graphics: G.Willoughby (Tel: 0504-21133).
Thurles Chamber once again swing into action for their annual perpetual golf classic, which will be held at Thurles Golf Club on May 28th 2010. This outing, as always promises to be a great event, and will be followed by an evening of food and entertainment.
Prizes to be won this year include a round of golf at the Old Head Golf Club Kinsale, a signed Munster Rugby Jersey together with many more. They will also have prizes for the ‘Longest Drive’ and nearest to the ‘Pin’.
Teams of four cost just €200, while funds raised will go directly towards the CCTV installation in Thurles, a venture which is nearing conclusion and likely to be fully commissioned before the end of this year.
Please support what is now acclaimed as one of the main events of the local golfing calendar.
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 On Thursday night, next, Thurles Lions Club will hold a Race Night at Tipperary’s Premier night spot, HQ Nightclub, here in Thurles.
The event which is taking place in association with “Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy Association“, will take place in Molly’s Bar, one of six unique theme bars, within this nightclub complex.
Do come along folks and enjoy a great night of fun and excitement at the races and help support a very worthy charity.
There will be lots of races and bundles of prizes to be won, so throw on that new frock or jeans, gel the hair, grab a few mates from work and lets make a night of it.
The ‘White flag’ will be raised at 9.00pm so don’t be late and note admission is totally free.
All further information you may require can be had from: – Pat Hayes tel:086-2302808, or from: – Adrian Purcell tel 086-8870755.
 GAA President Christy Cooney Croke Park remains strongly committed to ending the practice of the invading of pitches by supporters after major games, GAA President Christy Cooney informed delegates at last night’s opening session of Congress held in Newcastle, Co. Down.
A strong presentation from former Tipperary chairman Mr.Con Hogan, GAA trustee and Chairman of the special sub-committee set up by President Cooney to examine the issue, further highlighted the urgent need to act on this statement.
A video highlighting the dangers of pitch invasions and carrying a stark warning from English pitch safety expert Paul Scott, was also shown, after which delegates responded overwhelmingly to Mr.Cooney’s plea for an endorsement of this policy, now being actively pursued.
GAA president Christy Cooney stated:
“We want to educate, not enforce, but as last resort, we will seek from Government, suitable legislation to outlaw this unsafe current practice.”
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 Alan Quinlan 'Tipp Person Of The Year 2010' Thirty six year old Alan Quinlan, former Ireland International and Munster rugby star, has been named as the 2010 Tipperary Person of the Year.
This announcement was made in Dublin’s Palace Bar, Fleet St, at a function recently organised by the Tipperary Association Dublin.
Alan, a native of Limerick Junction, Co.Tipperary, comes from a farming background and was educated at the Monastery Primary School and the Abbey Christian Brothers in Tipperary Town.
His rugby career began with Clanwilliam FC, (whose seconds team advanced to the semi-final of the O’Carroll Plate, last Saturday), where he captained the Irish Youth Team against Scotland in 1993.
Quinlan moved from Clanwilliam to join Shannon U20s in 1994. He began playing for Munster in 1996 and captained the youths team before becoming a regular in their first team.
In May 2006 he made a comeback following a cruciate ligament injury earlier in the season to win both the AIB League Division 1 title with Shannon and the Heineken Cup with Munster after a late appearance from the bench in the Heineken Cup Final win over Biarritz in Cardiff.
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