Bittersweet moment for Tipperary group 'as unfortunately they have decided to disband'

Tipperary Active Retirement Group has made a donation of €1,600 to Circle of Friends Cancer Support Centre in Tipperary Town.

The members attended at the centre to hand over the generous donation and it was a bittersweet moment for them as unfortunately they have now decided to disband.

They agreed that the funds that they had, on hand, would be donated to Circle of Friends.

Circle of Friends would like to thank the TARA members for their donation and indeed for their contribution to the life of the community.

They have, for a long time, been an integral part of the community and it is very sad to see them disbanding. We remember all the great occasions over the years; the St Patrick's Day Parades, the social dances and birthday events and the support that they gave to many different events in the town.

Perhaps in the future another group may spring up in their place. We join with the Circle of Friends members in thanking them for their community work and we wish them all the very best in the future.

Further news of support for Circle of Friends comes from the Cappamore Show Committee, who have announced that they will share the proceeds of their Annual Raffle with Circle of Friends for 2024.

The Cappamore show will take place on Saturday 17th August 2024.

Running since 1954, Cappamore Agricultural Show is one of Ireland's leading one day shows, and is very highly regarded among exhibitors and regular show supporters throughout the Munster region, and nationally.

Cappamore Show incorporates displays and competitions in areas such as cookery, crafts, agricultural and horticultural produce, and other areas that draw on the traditional skills, arts and crafts of the region, as well as more traditional show sections such as cattle and horse showing, and jumping classes.