Tipperary village hosts celebratory night to honour a famous sporting son

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Munster rugby player Diarmuid Barron was welcomed back to his home village of New Inn with a celebratory event on Saturday, October 14. The community came together to honour his achievements and express their belief in his future success.

The evening was a family affair, with the Barron family, including Diarmuid, taking the time to meet and inspire the village's future stars. The event was organised by Rockwell Rovers GAA club, including Geraldine, Mary from the Senior Club, Isobel from the Social committee, Martina from the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association, Louise from the Camogie Association, and Elaine from the Juvenile committee. The local hall committee and New Inn tennis club provided the facilities for the event.

Several speakers took the stage during the occasion, including Fr. Jack Meade and Fr Brendan Duggan from Rockwell College, Fr. Bobby Fletcher from New Inn, John Hally, the Chairman of Rockwell Rovers, Jimmy Looby, the President of Rockwell Rovers, Kevin Barron from Rockwell Rovers, and Diarmuid himself. Diarmuid spoke about his time playing with Rockwell Rovers, the skills he had obtained playing with his local gaa club and his current experience with Munster. The event was captured in photos by Tadgh Mohally. MC on the night was John Cooney who summed up Diarmuid's career to date including Munster’s URC cup final win, Ireland A rugby team and Ireland U20 team for two years.

Well done to all involved who help make the evening a wonderful success and we wish Diarmuid the best for the future!