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Mother of all homecomings for 'Hill heroes

Jan 15, 2025 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

Going to Croke Park for a major club final is one thing – getting the job done is another. Without question, the greatest day in the history of Watergrasshill GAA took place at GAA headquarters last Sunday. Sometimes the preference is to play down the big occasion. Watergrasshill supporters were having none of that and in the week running up to their showdown with Galway representatives, Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry, there was only one subject of conversation on the ‘hill.
Hospice fundraiser nets a cool €10,000

Jan 10, 2025 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

The annual Christmas South Tipperary Hospice auction took place in Ryan’s Bar, Burncourt last Friday night. There was a full house for this popular fundraiser, with approximately 120 items realising a very impressive €10,000. Kevin Casey did a great job as auctioneer, as did all the hardworking volunteers. Fundraising chairman, Tadhg Curtin, thanked the many individuals and businesses for donating items and the public for being so generous. Coverage in this week’s Print & Digital Edition
Huge turnout of vehicles in Ballynoe

Jan 3, 2025 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

Almost 200 vehicles assembled in St. Catherine’s GAA grounds in Ballynoe on Saturday, 21st December for a run in aid of both the juvenile club and Motor Neurone Ireland. A complex organisational undertaking, the event ran exceptionally smoothly thanks to good planning and the large number of volunteer stewards. Having access to a field opposite the GAA complex proved crucial, as this allowed most of the tractors to be parked there.
Ramble Inn puts on a great show

Jan 3, 2025 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

Popular bar and restaurant, The Ramble Inn, Mitchelstown had a busy run up to Christmas with the highlight being the traditional ‘party night’ on Monday 23rd. Comprising mainly of very loyal social dancers, it proved to be a really entertaining and enjoyable evening with good music, great food and a bumper prize draw. A card game also took place on the night, with this select group being accommodated in a separate part of the building. Coverage in this week’s Print & Digital Edition
Night time trek for solstice adherents

Jan 1, 2025 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

The evening of Saturday, 21st December was not pleasant weather wise. Things were even less pleasant at the summit of Sliabh Riagh – an elevated, exposed mountain side close to the county Limerick village of Glenbrohane (near Ballylanders). This was the destination however of a 40 strong crowd, who were marking the shortest day of the year (also known as the winter solstice). An age old tradition, the trek is replicated on 21st June, the longest day of the year (summer solstice).
Public endorse Santa's Secret Village

Dec 12, 2024 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

Crowds flocked to the community field in Ballyduff last weekend to experience the community council organised, ‘Santa’s Secret Village’. With Santa, of course, at the heart of things, children comprised the bulk of the crowd. Storm Darragh threatened to disrupt proceeds, however, it failed to derail what was a very well planned event. The first phase of the experience was a tractor and trailer ride through the village. Coverage in this week’s Print & Digital Edition
Braving the elements to host successful Christmas market

Nov 27, 2024 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

It was tough going for organisers and the public, who braved the elements to attend last Saturday’s Christmas Market and Santa Experience in the grounds of Ballyvolane House (between Castlelyons and Britway). Thankfully, Sunday saw a marked improvement as Storm Bert gradually fizzled out. The very elaborate market was promoted as ‘A Taste Of Cork & Waterford’. There was a wonderful selection of stalls, especially suited to those on the look out for Christmas gifts.
A Conversation About Psalm Singing with Brittany Hurd

Nov 15, 2024 | mereorthodoxy.com | John Ahern

John Ahern John Ahern is a graduate student pursuing a PhD in musicology from Princeton University. He is a substitute organist for the Princeton University chapel on occasion. He loves his wife and son, and they all frequently sing, to greater and lesser degrees of success, Renaissance bicinia over dinner.
Mobilising motors for Marymount

Oct 9, 2024 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

The hard work of Liam O’Donnell and his committee paid off handsomely last weekend when a huge crowd turned up for Motors For Marymount – a tractor, car and bike run in aid of the Cork hospice. With the old mart site in Mitchelstown no longer available to organisers, the meet-up point was The Firgrove Hotel car park – this proved ideal and a sincere word of thanks to Pat Tangney for his co-operation.
Ger Murphy - serving the Legion for 50 years

Oct 9, 2024 | avondhupress.ie | John Ahern

Glenville’s Ger Murphy has given 50 years unbroken service to the Legion of Mary. The former Hickey’s of Fermoy sales assistant is one of 7 members in the Glenville branch. Ger was the special guest at last Friday night’s ceremony in Glenville’s Holy Family Parish Centre, held to mark this significant achievement. He was joined by his sister, Ina Collins and brother, Matt. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Martin Keohane from Carraig na bhFear, who praised Ger for his commitment and dedication.