Tipperary women's group celebrates 30 years with book launch
Commemorative book launched as New Inn Women's Group marks three decades of friendship
New Inn Women's Group celebrated its 30th anniversary with the launch of a commemorative book at New Inn Community Centre on Saturday, June 20.
The group was founded in April 1995 at Barron's Bar by Sandy Tompkins, Mary O'Donnell, Annie O'Dwyer, Helen Fitzgerald and Mary Frances Barron. Their aim was to create a welcoming space where women could come together for friendship, support and personal development.
Over the past three decades, the group has organised regular meetings, educational courses, social outings and a wide range of activities that have helped build lasting friendships and a strong sense of community.
To mark the milestone, members produced a commemorative book documenting the history of the group through photographs, newspaper cuttings and memories shared by past and present members. Caroline Ryan, Trisha Wilson and Alice Walsh were thanked for leading the project and bringing the publication to completion.
The launch was attended by guest speaker Kate English, a New Inn native and Chief Economist at Deloitte Ireland. Ms English was recently named Emerging Executive of the Year at the IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Awards. She attended Little Treasures Preschool, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Cashel Community School and University College Cork before beginning her career.
During the celebrations, members also remembered those who have passed away, including Mary O'Donnell, Joan Moore, Maureen Moroney and Nuala Alsey, whose contributions to the group were acknowledged and honoured.
The group's current officers are chairperson Marie Bergin, secretary Ute Hickey and treasurer Mary Frances Barron. Outgoing officers Breeda Culleton and Carmel Leonard were also thanked for their years of commitment and service.
New Inn Women's Group continues to welcome new members as it looks ahead to the next chapter in its history.