Up the Junction! West Tipperary juvenile GAA club loved the big parade

ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Well done to all the boys and girls along with parents who took part in the St. Patrick's day parade in Cappawhite in what can only be described as very challenging weather.
Great to see the Sologhead banner being carried prominently amongst the other groups.

ACE OF HEARTS DRAW
With no winner to last week’s Ace of Hearts Draw €2,600 Jackpot, the following took the runners-up prize winners, €50 to Gillian O’Brien Online (first name drawn), four x €25 spot prizes Declan Riordan Online, Mary Heffernan Donohill, Ann Costello Cappawhite and Johnny O’Brien Ballinulty.
The seller’s prize went to Willie Dee and the jackpot for last Monday night, March 20, was increased to €2700.
Thanks to everyone who continue to support the draw which is the backbone of the everyday running costs of the club.

SYMPATHY
Sympathy to the relatives of Mary Ryan (nee Wilson) of Comeragh, Killrossanty, county Waterford, and formerly of Watford, London and Sologhead who passed away on Friday last March 17.
From one of Sologheads oldest families, Mary who was predeceased by her husband Tom and son Richard, will be sadly missed by her grandson Richard and his wife Paula, her great-grandchildren Calum and Isla, her sister Kathleen and sister-in-law Birdie. She will be deeply regretted by Helen, Eileen, John, Síun, Cliodhna and Clodagh, her nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, family and her many friends.
Following requiem Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Killrossanty on Tuesday last Burial took place adjoining cemetery.

ST NICHOLAS FC
With TSDL Division 2 Football for the 2023/2024 season already secured the attention has now switched to shield and cup competitions and ensured their place in the Division 2 Shield semi-finals following an 1-0 away win to Cashel on Sunday last.
Next up is a home fixture to Cahir Park in the Paddy Purtill Cup this Sunday, March 26. Kick-off in Bohertrime is 12 noon.
The latest winner in their 50/50 fundraiser was Mark Gleeson who collected €200 and the special draw entry ticket went to Colm Riordan.

SOLOGHEAD GAA
Our first competitive game of the year down for decision last Sunday was a non-event as Thurles Gaels were unable to fulfil the fixture, a first round tie in the County Hurling League.
Hopefully our footballers will have better luck with Clerihan the visitors to Sologhead this Sunday, March 26, for an opening round of the County League. Throw in time is 12 noon.
Best of luck to Stephen Dee and the Tipp U20 Hurling squad who commence their Munster Championship campaign with a first round opener against Clare in Cusack Park, Ennis this Saturday, March 25, throw-in is 2pm.
This will be followed by an away trip to Cork in Páirc Uí Caoimh on April 5 at 7.30pm.
Round 3 is v Limerick on April 21 at 7.30pm in Semple Stadium and the final round is against Waterford on April 28 at 7.30pm in Semple Stadium.
Munster Semi Final, May 8 and the Munster Final, May 15.

ROAD HURLING
Our Annual Road Hurling Tournament to commemorate two great Club stalwarts Bill “Billa” Stapleton (Adult teams) and Jack Riordan (Juvenile teams) took place on St. Patrick's Day with Tom Nash, Barry Ryan and Phillip Doherty taking the adult award while Seanie Riordan was on hand to present the juvenile award in memory of his father Jack to the winners Aaron Brazil, Paul Kelly and Phillip Doherty Junr.
A big thank you to all the participants from club chairman, Tim Hanley.