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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Whether near or far we take this opportunity to wish all our readers, friends and families
a very happy and peaceful New Year.

May 2010 bring you all that is good

Beir bua is beannacht oraibh go léir.

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BOOK AVAILABILITY DETAILS

In view of the large amount of requests from overseas regarding the local book "A History on Templemore and its Environs" by Paul P Walsh, it was decided to publish the contact details for those interested in obtaining a copy.
 The book gives a detailed account of all historical features of the area around Templemore from 1200bc to the present day. It is available to buy at Walsh & Son for €14.99 and they will post worldwide (usually €5.00 extra) – please email info@walshandson.com for further details or to place your order.   An ideal Christmas present

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ART EXHIBITION in LIBRARY

 Templemore Community Services Centre Ltd., are delighted to announce the Art exhibition will be held in the Tony Shelley Room of Templemore Library from 2nd November until 27th November 2009. All items on display, which are produced by Day Care Attendees, will be for sale and all proceeds are in aid of various fundraising project within the centre.

a collage of paintings from the Art Exhibition

As you will appreciate, the centre provides a great service to both young and old in our community and would appreciate any support for the upkeep of the Centre, a very worthwhile project! 
So do come along and meet our budding artists!

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TENDER PROCESS COMMENCES

Tenders should be emailed/posted to or if you require further information regarding the assignment, please contact:
Mr Jim Hassey,
Chairperson,
Templemore Lake ECO-Project,
Main Street,
Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

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"Ate Mate and Follow the Band"

Joe Barry Book Launch

Piper, musician, and a very proud Templemore man Joe Barry launched his second book, "Ate Mate and Follow the Band" at a Packed Templemore Arms on Friday 2ndOctober 2009. Proceeds of the book are dedicated to RNLI, the lifeboat rescue team stationed on Lough Derg.

Copies of the Book are available from Joe or local bookstores & newsagents,

Joe Signs a copy of his book      Joe signs another one    Best seller signed for Linda O'Brien
for local Councillor Martin Fogarty

Joe Barry presents a signed copy of his book to Áine Loughnane of Templemore Library. Also included are Councillors Eddie Moran And Martin Fogarty

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FUNDRAISING LAUNCHED

Can  YOU  Contribute????

Following our successful launch and the setting up of a representational cross community based committee, we have been active in developing our goals and to this end we are delighted to advise

• Tender process for Consultants under way

• Tax Exemption request submitted

• Gárda Síochána Permit for Fundraising Draw received.

• Grand Draw date 12th December 2009 in Templemore Arms Hotel.

• €1000 First Prize ~ Tickets €20 available from Committee.

We have also opened our bank account and if you wish to contribute,
please feel free to send on your donation (no matter how small or large) to our bank account.

BANK DETAILS

Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Templemore.

Account Name  Templemore Lake ECO-Project

Account Number 35906144              Sort Code 90-44-56 

ALL DONATIONS TO OUR FUNDRAISING WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

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Following on from a hugely successful and well supported General Meeting, the first Committee meeting of the newly formed Templemore Lake ECO-Project took place on Monday 31st August 2009 at the Templemore Arms Hotel.

While the main aim of the Committee is to source funding for this worthy project, other items under serious consideration include the following

• CHARITABLE STATUS / TAX CLEARANCE.
   
• WATER QUALITY TESTING 
   
• BYE LAWS 
  
   

The Committee is as follows:

Jim Hassey, (Chairperson) 
Denis Cummins (Vice-Chairperson),
Martin Bohan, (Secretary),
Seamus Kennedy, (Treasurer), Maura Byrne (Treasurer)
Robert Stapleton (PRO), Jim O'Shea, (Asst PRO)
Committee Members
Martin Fogarty, Eddie Moran, Michael Smith, Kitser O'Connor, Valerie Young  .

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CAPTAIN  JEREMIAH  GRANT

‘The Highwayman’

Book launch will be held in the Centenary Rooms, The Ragg, on Sunday, September 20^th at 7pm.

This is a stage play written by Margaret Maher Gleeson, a native of Templemore.A brilliant story by Margaret, that brings the characters to life on the pages of her book. It is a story of passion, heartbreak and treachery, written about one of Irelands greatest historical characters.
Jeremiah Grant was born in the village of Moyne, and lived for a short time at the mill in Loughmore Village. He was known in his time throughout the whole country. He became a legend, who is still spoken of today with great fondness and excitement at mention of his name. Like others he suffered oppression from his landlord, and after a conflict he enters a life of crime ranging from poteen distilling to highway and house robbery. His adventures take him around the southern half of Ireland where his life is filled with friendship, betrayal, murder and great escapes. His jail escapes are legendary and resulted in a huge reward being offered for his capture. As the leader of the Grant gang he was truly a mastermind, right up until his tragic end.
Margaret not only captures this amazing story, she also gives us a great insight into the lives of the people in the late 1700 and early 1800.There are only a limited number of these books available for sale. Her book launch will be held in the Centenary Rooms, The Ragg, on Sunday, September 20^th at 7pm.Guest speakers include: Monsignor Maurice Dooley, Mae Quinn and Tim Maher. It promises to be a great evening and will be enjoyed by all.   

TEMPLEMORE LAKE

REJUVENATION PROJECT

A public meeting on 10th August last, at a thronged Templemore Arms Hotel, heard expert advice from Alan Sullivan NDip BSc MIFM about all that is currently damaging the jewel in the crown of Templemore Town Park. In a detailed presentation Alan outlined exactly what is causing the unsightly green algae to rest on top of the water, and damaging the aquatic life in its natural habitat.
Following on from this meeting it was agreed to consult with Templemore Town Council, with a view to forming an active working committee to immediately commence efforts to rejuvenate the lake, including a massive fundraising project. For more details see below.

TEMPLEMORE - A birds eye view.....

Town Centre

Our Town

Town Park

Thanks to Larry Stapleton for these wonderful aerial views
 

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100 Years YOUNG

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Anne Sheehy

It is not very often we record a Centenarian, and all the more reason to record a unique and historical event is when the individual is one of "OUR OWN".
The Sheehy Family of Main Street, recently celebrated their mother Anne's 100th Birthday at a reunion in her daughter Nancy Harty home in Kilcock , Co. Kildare.

The family are pictured with Centenarian Anne and Minister of State Áine Brady, Minister for the Elderly at the Celebrations.

(Back l- r) Mary Strange, Martin Sheehy, Jimmy Sheehy, Tom Sheehy, Fr.Tom Gallaher.
(Front l -r) Aine Brady (Minister for the Elderly)  Nancy Harty.

Anne Sheehy (nee Conroy) was born in Moyne on the 9th July 1909 to James Conroy (Templemore) & Ellen Skehan (Templetuohy). She was their 8th child and is the last surviving member of their 11 children. After marrying Michael Sheehy (Moyne) they had 7 children of which 5 are still alive. Her late husband Michael died in 1980. She has lived most of her life at Main Street Templemore and in recent years she has been cared for by her daughter Nancy in Kilcock. Her children ,grandchildren and great-grandchildren wish her a very happy 100th birthday.

CONGRATULATIONS & Best Wishes from all in Templemore!

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We are Back ........!

Sorry we were out of action for some weeks due to technical faults, but in the next few days we will be updating all relevant pages and the local updates that are long over due!

Recent updates include

Templemore Athletic Club launch new website - check it out www.templemoreathletic.com
 

Thanks for your patience & Understanding. Slán J

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HAPPY St PATRICKS DAY

Whether you are at home in Templemore or some far distant place, we send you greetings on our National Day, celebrating St Patrick.

Bhain taithneamh as do Lá Féile Phádraigh

Blessing of Shamrock

On Monday (16^th March) night, the Annual Blessing of the Shamrock, takes place in the Templemore Arms Hotel at 9pm. This is a joint Service conducted by Rev Peter Cole-Baker and Fr Eugene Everard P.P., in the lead up to the celebration of our National Saints Feast Day. All are invited to attend.

45^th Annual TEMPLEMORE St Patrick's Day Parade

€2000 PRIZE MONEY

 This years 45^th Annual  Templemore St Patrick's Day Parade Committee have the added attraction of live music on the streets as “Manna South” entertain the expected large turnout from 11.30am until the parade itself commences at 12.30pm. The organising committee is again expecting record crowds and are adding to the atmosphere the parade generates by raising the tempo once more to involve onlooker and competitor alike.

€1000 awaits the winner of the overall category while some lucky groups or individuals will share the remaining €1000 prize money. Winners will be selected by the independent judging panel specially convened for the parade and will add a touch of competitiveness amongst the many groups taking part.

In order to raise the profile of the Parade, all shops and business in the town are asked once again to decorate their premises appropriate to the National Festival Day. As in previous years the efforts of the business premises throughout the town were reviewed by both local and visitor alike as the walked the bustling streets, prior to the commencement of the actual parade. So use the occasion to raise the profile of your business in the town!

 Mickie, Minnie & Friends Visit Templemore

Celebrity visitors to the town will include the world Famous Mickey Mouse accompanied by his trusty sidekick Minnie. Both will be accompanied by other characters from the wonderful world  of entertainment who will be available at the Town Hall to both young and old for photographs (Small fee payable) throughout the day. Other events in this years parade include the ever popular Fancy Dress, Schools and Sporting organisations, some local marching bands once again led by our very own Thomas McDonagh Pipe Band. Numerous other floats, vintage machinery and cars, as well as the big Guns from the local Artillery (RDF) Unit will surely add to the enjoyment for those attending what is a record breaking year for North Tipperary's longest running parade.

The parade will commence at 12.30pm from the Thurles Road area (N62) and will be lead by a Colour Party from HQ Battery 31 RAR(RDF), where it will continue down Richmond, onto Patrick Street, through the usually crowded Main Street, and  will be reviewed at the Town Hall, by the Mayor, members of the Town & County Council, Oireachtas as well as other various dignitaries.

On Monday night   (16^th March)  all are invited to the Annual Blessing of the Shamrock, in the Templemore Arms Hotel at 9pm. This is a joint Service conducted by Rev Peter Cole-Baker and Fr Eugene Everard, and the ceremonial aspect of the Blessing makes it unique. Come along and see for yourself.

If any group is interested in participating please contact any member of the committee or ensure you show up early on the day.

Bígí linn is bhain taithneamh as do Lá Féile Phadraigh i do Bhaile Dhúchais!

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Templemore Town Council 

Community & Sports Awards 2009

Nominations are invited from Clubs or Organisations and individuals under the following categories:

·        Social

·        Community

·        Cultural

·        Voluntary

·        Sports 

Nominations may be of individuals or group achievers.

Closing date for nominations is 6^th March, 2009 and should be forwarded to Town Clerk, Town Hall, Templemore. 

Nominations will be adjudicated upon by an independent panel and the winners announced at the Annual Awards Ceremony to be held in the Templemore Arms Hotel on Sunday 15^th March at 8.30p.m.  

Admission  €10 (payable at the door).

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 Waste Electrical & Electronic equipment
COLLECTION - 21st February 2009

WEEE Ireland will be having a collection for Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment on the 21st of February in the Car Park opposite Centenary Co-Op.

Items such as toasters, fridges, microwaves etc can be brought to the car park to be recycled on the Saturday 21st February 2009.

Arranged by Environmental Awareness Officer, North Tipperary Co. Council, Civic Offices, Nenagh.

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MINISTER OF STATE DR. MARTIN MANSERGH TD

LAUNCHES PUBLIC EXHIBITION STAGE
OF TEMPLEMORE FLOOD RELIEF SCHEME.
Friday 30th January 2009

Dr. Martin Mansergh, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for the Office of Public Works today officially launched the public exhibition stage of the Templemore Flood Relief Scheme.

Speaking at the launch in the Templemore Arms Hotel, Templemore, County Tipperary Dr. Mansergh said “The proposals on display today are the culmination of work undertaken since North Tipperary County Council requested that OPW carry out a study of the problem in Templemore following the 2000 flood event.  These proposals mainly involve the building of embankments and walls, regrading and widening parts of the channel, construction of road ramps and the construction of a bypass culvert through the town.  The scheme I am launching for public consultation today will protect properties in Templemore against a flood with a 1% probability of occurring in any given year, commonly known as the 100 year flood event. This is a high level of protection and is widely recognised by flooding authorities as the appropriate standard of protection for schemes of this nature, where it can be achieved.”

The Minister continued “I am very happy to say that in these difficult financial times, the Government has allowed OPW to increase its expenditure on flood relief activities this year. So, let me assure you that OPW will progress this scheme as quickly as possible.”
 

See also www.flooding.ie and www.floodmaps.ie

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Sorry we were unable to update our site over the Christmas period, due to technical problems with our ISP. Back on line now and we will continue to update our server on a regular basis.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
WELCOME BACK!

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CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2008

30th ANNIVERSARY

The Volunteers?

(in Need of Some Treatment!)

The Big Splash & Shiver!

"LET ME OUTTA HERE!"

Totally Voluntary!

Honest!

Thanks to the Huge crowd who turned out to give generously in aid of

Senior Citizens Day Care Centre & North Tipp Hospice.

                HAPPY CHRISTMAS
                        to all our
               Families & FRIENDS
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                     Whether at home or abroad
                   we hope you have a very
              Happy & Peaceful Christmas.
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       Nollaig faoi Shéan agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise
                                          ó
                      An Teampall Mór

Nollaig 2008
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

The annual SWITCH ON of the towns Christmas Lights will take place on Monday Next 1st December at the Town Hall at 7.30pm.

TEMPLEMORE PARISH NEWSLETTER

We are delighted to announce the weekly Parish Newsletter will now be published on this website every week. In cooperation with The Parish of Templemore, Clonmore & Killea we will update the newsletter every week.

Tune in to Parish Radio 105.5FM

Please note the shortcut to the weekly updated edition
will be fixed permanently on the above taskbar.

To see this weeks edition just click here

COUNTY CHAMPIONS
Under 16 Football

Templemore Ladies Under 16 Football Team with team management, who won the County Final
on Sunday 5th October in Clonoulty where they defeated a very gallant Emly team

PLAYGROUND REOPENED

ANOTHER JEWEL for TEMPLEMORE TOWN PARK

TEMPLEMORE PLAYGROUND
Officially reopened by Mayor Jim O'Shea Sunday 10th August 2008.

Mayor Jim O’Shea cuts the ribbon to the new playground watched by
Cllr Marcus Wilson, Deputy Noel Coonan, and Cllr Pauline Coonan.

At the opening of the NEW Playground in Templemore Town Park are
(l -r) Cllr Marcus Wilson, Cllr Michael Smith, Cllr Pauline Coonan, Mr Joe Bourke, (Graffin Construction),
Mayor Cllr. Jim O'Shea, Cllr John Hogan.
In front are members of the Bourke Family.  

CHORAL RECITAL

Chorale Santa Stefano

Pictured are members of the Chorale Santa Stefano, who were afforded a Civic Reception hosted by Mayor Jim O'Shea, at the Town Hall on Saturday 9th August 2008. Members of both the Town Council and the Twinning Association were also in attendance. The 37 member choral group, from our Twin Town Potenza Picena, are performing in the Templemore Arms Hotel on Sunday 10th August at 8.30pm.The recital will also feature a piano solo together with extracts from Italian opera. Admission €10 and the recital commences at 8.30pm. 

JACK in the BOX
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

Spanish Irish Community Education Group record historic achievement

For over 20 years a group of students from the Gijon area in the Asturias region of Spain have travelled to Templemore each summer. To record this historic event a Civic Reception hosted by Mayor Jim O'Shea, was held in their honour at the Town Hall on Thursday 17th July 2008. Afterwards a Copper Beech tree was planted to commemorate the occasion in the local Town Park. Our picture shows a number of students accompanied by Dr Serena Duran, Dr Geraldine Crampton, Kevin Fogarty and Ciara Ormond, together with Mayor Jim O'Shea, Deputy Mayor Myles McMorrow, Cllrs. Mick Connell, Lily O'Brien and Marcus Wilson at the tree planting ceremony.

Templemore FC
Annual Challenge

Templemore FC V Aviles (Ireland Idiomas School) Asturias, Spain 

Annual Football Tournament 18th July 2008

TEMPLEMORE'S NEW MAYOR 2008-09

New Mayor of Templemore Cllr Jim O'Shea is pictured after having received his Chain of Office from outgoing Mayor Michael Keely (Left) and accompanied by newly elected Deputy Mayor Myles McMorrow, following the Council's Annual General Meeting held in the Town Hall on Tuesday 24th March 2008  
  
 
Slí na Sláinte
Walking Route
Templemore

North Tipperary Sports Partnership will launch the new Templemore Slí na Sláinte
walking route at 3pm on Wednesday June 25th 2008 at the Slí map board located outside Templemore Town Hall.
The unveiling will be followed by a short walk to encourage use of this healthy facility.
Please see route map above or follow dedicated sign posts now in place along the route.
See also www.ntsp.ie

CORMACK BROTHERS PAGEANT

LOUGHMORE 11th May 2008

Photo above shows the original Exhumation Committee for the return of the remains of the Cormack Brothers mortal remains to their native Loughmore.

COUNTY TIPPERARY
Library Development
Plan 2009 - 2013

LÁ FÉILE PHÁDRAIG

Jack & Jill Win Top Prize €1000

Jack & Jill  gratefully "RECEIVE" winning cheque from John Walsh

Templemore  was bursting at the seams as huge crowds flocked to see the longest running St Patrick's Day Parade in County Tipperary. Organised by Templemore Traders Association in conjunction with Templemore Town Council the 90 minute parade was reckoned to be the best ever. All categories were catered for with the children being entertained by numerous cartoon characters, while music from the ever present Thomas McDonagh Pipe Band aided by a lively Pocán School band kept the extremely large turnout entertained. The top prize €1000 was won by the JACK & JILL Foundation under the Quarry (Mitchell St., Thurles) Residents Association, while

                                             Killea National School,
                                         Richardson School of Music Nenagh,
                                      St Josephs Primary School Templemore,
                                  Tipperary Regional Youth Service, Templemore
                                    St Colmcille's Boys School Templemore.
each received a cheque for €200.

Pipe Band entertain large crowd

Tigger meets a friend

Local Dignitaries & guests from Potenza Picena (IT) Prémilhat (FR) and Ringwood (USA) on reviewing stand 

              COUNCILLORS SPONSOR DRUM 
                       
Over 40 years of tradition was recognised by Templemore Town Councillors, who
generously sponsored a new Side Drum as part of the replacement of equipment undertaken by Pipe Major Joe Barry and the Thomas McDonagh Pipe Band.
 Pictured at St Mary's Hall 7th Feb 2008,where the sponsorship presentation took place are
Front (L-R) Cllr Pauline Coonan, Mayor Michael Keely, P/Major Joe Barry, Cllr Lily O'Brien.
Back (L-R)  Cllr Jim O'Shea, David Cummins, Cllr Marcus Wilson, Cllr Myles McMorrow, Brid Barry, Martin Fogarty, Gerard Roche.
Unavoidably absent Cllr Dr Joe Hennessy, Cllr Joan Byrne, and Cllr Michael Connell  

OLD PHOTOS Of TEMPLEMORE
We are currently compiling a pictorial history of the town of Templemore which will feature places and faces of interest, through the town's  history and development. Click here  If you have any old photos which you would like to include on this site, please contact us. We will return all original photos or documents. For further information please contact us at 085 1744 791 or email

AMENITIES
There are many highlights to Templemore, none more so than Templemore Park. Situated in the heart of Templemore this park is accessible to the public for recreation and leisure and it is an excellent resource in the town for families and friends to get together. In the 70-acre town park are the remains of the Blackcastle, and the ruins of the old church from which Templemore derives its name. We also see the sporting side of the town with the Fishing, Gaelic Games, Athletics and Soccer facilities being provided within the confines of one of Irelands premier public parks.  Click here for more information on amenities.