TIPP ABÚ! Tipperary hurlers pay visit to former school with All-Ireland trophies

On Monday, Thurles CBS past and present pupils that were involved in Tipperary’s hurling successes this year were given a reception in the James O’Donoghue PE Hall.

Thurles CBS says it was a great honour to have had nine players on the senior panel and eleven on the U20 panel as well as Ronan Maher being captain of the Tipperary senior team.

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It was the fourteenth time a past pupil has accepted the Liam MacCarthy Cup for Tipperary.

They welcomed Robert Doyle, Conor Bowe, Bryan O’Mara, Joe Ceasar, Seamus Kennedy, Conor Stakelum, Darragh Stakelum, Kieran Cummins and Ronan Maher from the seniors.

From the U20s, they welcomed Evan Morris, Eoin Horgan, Jim Ryan, Podge O’Dwyer, Tiarnan Ryan, Cillian Minogue, Cormac Fitzpatrick, Robbie Ryan, David Costigan, Jack Hayes and Joe Egan.

Denis Brolan, Sixth Year, led the boys into the hall to great applause.

The Music Department performed Slievenamon and numerous other pieces.

Mr Kelly welcomed everyone to the event.

Fr Tom Ryan from our Harty Cup winning teams of 1950 and 1951 was a special guest.

Mr Devane interviewed the players.

Afterwards, Ronan Maher spoke on behalf of all the players present and gave lots of encouragement to the students for the years ahead in school, sport, music and life.

The school wishes to say thanks to Jonathan Cullen from the Tipperary County Board for organising the visit.

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As the hall fell quiet, the players shared personal stories that went far beyond match results and medals.

They shared fond memories playing on CBS teams, where club players unite, build friendships and school spirit, and where they learned to play alongside future county teammates, making the step up to inter-county level that bit easier.

Their experiences offered valuable lessons for every student, no matter their interest or ambition.

They reminded everyone that success is rarely straightforward.

They spoke openly about possible career-ending injuries, the disappointment of not making school first teams, and other setbacks along the way.

Their message was clear—resilience and perseverance matter.

Through hard work and commitment, they proved that obstacles can be overcome and dreams achieved.