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The late Dillon Quirke

A great veil of sadness has descended over our county and in particular the parish of Clonoulty/Rossmore since the passing of Dillon Quirke last Friday week.

Dillon was a fine young man who in the 24 years he spent on this earth made an immense contribution to his parish and county both in sporting terms and in life in general.

He will be remembered for many things but for those of us who had the privilege of knowing him through his involvement with Tipperary hurling teams, along with our memories of his skill and determination, he will be remembered for his smile and happy demeanour. His many achievements at both club and county level have been well documented and the pride he took in everything he achieved was unquestionable.

The large crowds that attended a vigil for Dillon in the Clonoulty/Rossmore GAA Club grounds on the Saturday evening as well as his home on the Monday and at funeral mass on the Tuesday showed the effect his passing has had on so many people from both near and far.

Clonoulty/Rossmore GAA club and Tipperary GAA have received many messages of sympathy and support from clubs and counties all over the country as well as other sporting and non-sporting organisations and we thank each and everyone of them for the messages of support for Dillon’s family at this sad and difficult time.

Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke and Fryday families. Also, to the Clonoulty/Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates who will all miss him greatly.

We also think of Dillons teammates on the Tipperary senior hurling panel and also those who played with him on the various Tipperary underage teams.

On the Friday evening, Dillon was playing the game he loved with the friends he loved for the club he loved in Semple Stadium the field of legends, Dillon will forever be a legend in Clonoulty/Rossmore and Tipperary. May you Rest in Peace Dillon and thank you for the memories.

2022 Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Team Of The Year

The Electric Ireland Minor Hurling team of the year for 2022 was announced this week and Four Tipperary players have been named in the team.

Tipperary captain Sam O’Farrell is named at number 5. The Nenagh Eire Óg clubman led from the back, was calm under pressure and had the ability to score points from play as he helped his side to glory in 2022.

Adam Daly will be remembered for stepping up to take the winning penalty in the Munster Hurling Final to win the cup for Tipperary Adam had a super work-rate throughout the championship as well as great shooting skills, scoring 2 crucial points in the All-Ireland Final. Adam is named at midfield on the team.

At no. 12, Paddy McCormack of Borris-Ileigh will be remembered for his heroics in the All-Ireland Final! Paddy scored 1-1 in the game, including a last-minute goal which secured the title for Tipperary.

Tom Delaney seemed to thrive under pressure this season. When needed a score, the man was always able to stand up to the challenge, score points from play and keep the scoreboard ticking, helping his side to victory throughout this year’s championship. Tom has been named at full forward on the team of the year.

All-Ireland finalists, Offaly, also have four players represented. Galway have three representatives while both Laois and Clare each have two players on this year’s team.

Adam Screeney, a member of the Offaly Minor Hurling team has been announced as the 2022 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Player of the Year. The Kilcormac-Killoughey forward scored a major 5 goals and 51 points during Offaly’s journey in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship.

The team was selected by a panel of GAA experts and was determined in part by Electric Ireland’s ‘Minor Moments of the Week’ initiative on Twitter via @ElectricIreland and #GAAThisIsMajor.

Health & Wellbeing

The August Virtual Dementia Cafe event for Nenagh-Ballina-Killaloe will be held on Thursday 18th August at 7.00pm. North Tipperary Dementia Advisor, David Kieran will be guest speaker. To join, email ballinakillaloe.dementiacafe@gmail.com for a link to this free event.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland will hold its Memory Walk on September 18th to help raise funds for vital services that help support many people with dementia and their family carers across Ireland. Let’s Walk Together is a family friendly event suitable for all ages you can choose where to walk whether in your garden or local park. Register for the event on www.alzheimer.ie

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