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Aerial View of McDonagh Square and The Sacred Heart Church

Flood in Chapel Street - 1990sYoung’s of PallasBack: Margaret, Bridget (holding Seamus) and Sadie

Front: Patricia Rose and Mary

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Mary Stapleton and Joan Campion, Main Street

First Holy Communion DayBack: Ellie McInerney, Josie Treacy,

Rita Fitzgerald, Mary Ryan, Mai Stapleton, Maureen O’Dwyer and Bridget Stapleton

Front: Sean McInerney, Joe Treacy, Dan Fitzgerald, Joe Stapleton,

Mary Ryan and Eileen O’DwyerIn front: Paula Stapleton

Confirmation DayBack: Mary, Danny and Donal Devitt,

Liam Devaney and Norah DevittFront: Angela Devitt (standing), Mary Rose and Brigette Devitt

194 Faces and Places

Tipperary’s All-Ireland Victory Celebrations - 2001Back: John Carroll, Roscrea and Darragh Rabbitte (Tipperary Hurlers)

Front: Teresa Coffey, Noreen Treacy, Áine Lynch, Michelle Lynch, Gráinne Fahey, Philip Fahey and Joseph Buckley

Tom Ryan, formerly of Pallas StreetTom was a noted cyclist and funraiser for many charities.

Anna Ryan, Glenarisk and Julie Chadwick, Aughvolyshane


Enjoying the Fleadh in KilkennyBack: Mairéad Harty and Mary Bradshaw

Middle: Bríd Harty, Marie Ryan and Pauline O’BrienIn front: Clare Kavanagh

Going to Mass Gerard, Maura and Michael Ryan,

Pallas Lower


Mary Bunyan and Phibby Kenny

First Holy Communion DayBack: Sheila Kennedy (nee O’ Dwyer), Bridget Stapleton,

Geraldine Kenny and Mary Stapleton (nee Dockery), Templemore Front: Philip Kenny, Martina Kenny and Bobby Stapleton


Back: Angela Stakelum, Eimear O’Connell, Helen Hennessy, Sinead Shanahan and Muirne Spooner

Front : Sheila Kiely, Ellen Nora Delaney, Patricia Fogarty, Teresa Kiely and Una Fogarty

A Snowy Morning on Pallas Street

Tom McGrath, Cronovone and Noel Maher, CurraleighPatrick and Johanna Ryan, Knockdonee on their wedding day September 1903


Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Champion Set Dancers - 1995Back: Seamus Farrell, Michelle Maher, Declan Maher, Pierce Ryan, Helen Carroll and Martin Maher

In front: Marguerite Ryan and Bernadette Stapleton

Archbishop Dermot Clifford, Michael Patterson and Rev. Nicholas Irwin pictured on Confirmation Day 2003.

Anne Marie Kavanagh, Rathmoy, pictured here with worldfamous pianist, John O’Connor, after receiving the

Permanent TSB high achiever award.


Tom Tuohy and Paddy Loughnane both fromChapel Street, two well-known local characters

who will be fondly remembered by many.

Kathleen Kennedy, Ballinahow, Peggy Ryan, Ida Costelloe, Pallas Street and Ellie Shanahan

Nellie Patterson, Fishmoyne, Mick and Nellie Bourke, Chapel Street, Alice Ryan and Mary Ryan both from Currabaha


Tom Ryan, Rathcarden, Johanna Fanning, Rathmoy and Peggy Ryan, RathmoyChild in front: John Ryan

Tr eacy Family, KilfithmoneMichael, Mary, Seamus, Josie, Martin, Pat, John, Tommy,

Kevin, Joe, Eddie, Paul and Brendan

Johnny and Eddie Loughnane, Chapel Street


Martin Ryan, Rathmoy

Very Rev. John Gleeson P.P. with Marette Smith

Mick Prior Tournament - 2003Back: Paddy Prior, Ruairi O’Connell, Paul Stapleton, John Ryan, Trevor Ryan, Seamus Doolin, Tommy Mockler,

Dan McCormack, Patrick Coffey, Sean Bourke, Stephen Shanahan, Danny Ryan and Michael CareyMiddle: David McCormack, Declan Ryan, Philip Fahy, Liam Ryan, Paidi Scanlon, Daniel Ryan, Cathal O’Connell and Seamus Howard

Front: Shane McCormack, Micheál Carey, Eoin Stapleton, Philip McCormack, Shane Kenny, Danny Ryan, Tomás Ryan,James McCormack, Seamus Bourke, Brendan O’Dwyer, Matt Stapleton, Kieran Maher, Declan O’Connell and Jack Hogan


Back: Sean Stapleton, Stephen Hennessy, John Keane, Philip Maher, Henry Groome, Aidan Cowan and Rory KinaneFront: David Butler, Sean Ryan, Thomas Ryan, Declan Stapleton, Kevin Walsh, John Hoban, Martin Maher, Kevin Keane, Darragh Rabbitte and Declan Maher

Una Gleeson, Tim Gleeson, Kathleen O’Brien, Michael O’Brien, Tim McLoughney, Breda Mulqueen, Jackie and Lena Ryan, Gortalough


Confirmation Day in Fantane School - 1961Back: Teachers Mrs. Ryan and Sean Begley

Middle: Theresa Walsh, Bridget McLoughney, Frances Tierney, Eileen Treacy, Mary Ryan, Joan Kennedy and Olive Ryan

Front: Michael Ryan, John Gilmartin, Seamus Treacy, Willie Treacy, Rory Kelly, John Kennedy, Oliver Kelly and Michael Gleeson

Christmas Lights - 2000Switching on the Christmas lights at Main Street on

Saturday December 16th 2000 are Very Rev. D.J. Ryan PPand Josie Treacy, Summerhill.


County Junior Camogie Champions - 1996Back: Patricia Kearney, Michael Ryan, Ballyroan, Kathleen Ryan, Tracy Groome,

Vincent O’Connor, Caroline O’Connor, Mairéad Kennedy, Helen Carroll, Christine Ryan,Mary Kelly, Deirdre O’Connor, Pauline Kennedy, Michael Maher,

Jacinta Fahey, Michelle Maher, Louise Ryan, Sinead Stapleton and Pat KearneyFront: Liam Stapleton, Elizabeth O’Connor, Bernice Walsh,

Siobhan Stapleton, Marion Finn (Captain), Julie Ryan, Bernadette Stapleton, Mairead Ryan, Marguerite Ryan and Marie Cowan

Borrisoleigh All-Ireland Club Champions - 1987Back: John Glasheen, Philip Delaney, Pat Ryan, Conor Stakelum, Gerry Stapleton,

Richard Stakelum, Noel O’Dwyer, Timmy Stapleton, Tommy O’Dwyer, Timmy Ryan,Bobby Ryan, Brian Kenny, Seamus Devaney, Brendan Kenny, Neil O’Dwyer

Front: John McGrath, John Joe Maher, Aidan Ryan, Noelie Maher, Philip Kenny,Michael Ryan, Francis Collins, Mick Cowan, Francis Spillane,

John Ryan, Joe Loughnane, Timmy Delaney (Mascot: Aidan Cowan)Borrisoleigh were the third and last Tipperary Club to win this Championsip to date.


North Champions U/14 - 1974Back: ....., Christy Donnelly, Sean Gleeson, Peadar Cummins, Michael Small, Donal Devitt and Michael Prior

Middle: Gerry Ryan, Tom McGrath, Joe Stapleton, Michael Kinane, P.J. McInerney, John Slattery, Anthony Kelly, Pat Gleeson, Richard Stakelum,

Michael Gleeson, Donny Maher and Bobby Ryan Front: Tom Ryan, Eddie Loughnane, P.J. Finn, Tom Reid, Pat Shanahan,

Donal Ryan, Dinny Reid, Michael Ryan, Tom McGrath and John Stakelum

Borrisoleigh Folk Down Under - 2003Back: David Stapleton, Aidan Cowan, Rory Kinane, Henry Groome,

Darragh Rabbitte, Kevin Walsh and Declan StapletonMiddle: Micheal Tierney, Declan Maher, Sean O’Sullivan,

Francis Collins, Pat Minogue and Noel RyanFront: Margaret Cowan, Siobhan Kennedy, Stáis Collins and Jacqueline Forde


Scoil na mBuachaillí - 1969Back: Gerard Ryan, Thomas McInerney, Martin McCormack, Neil Stapleton,Gerry Ryan,

Tommy Ryan, Pat Ryan, John Treacy, John Donnelly, Brian Guest and Sean Gleeson Fouth row: Pat O’Halloran, P.J. Small, Pat Stakelum, Tommy Cullen, Jimmy Dunne,

Michael Gleeson, Mark Grealy, Ollie Delaney, Tom Maher, John Stapleton, John Connors and Pat Halloran

Third row: Tom McGrath, Tom Reid, Joe Stapleton, Tommy Treacy, Tom McGrath, Kevin Treacy,Pat Costello, P.J. McInerney, Christy Donnelly, Bobby Stapleton and Liam Stapleton Second row:Phil McGrath, Michael Kennedy, Jimmy Chadwick, Sean McInerney,

Dinny Reid, Joe Treacy, John Stakelum, Donal Ryan, Eamon Ryan, Pat Shanahan, Bobby Ryan, John Treacy and Donny Maher

Front: Donal Kearney, Jim Lennon, Tommy Gleeson, Michael Clohessy, Eddie Treacy, Pat Gleeson, Richard Stakelum, Ger McInerney,

Eddie Loughnane, Sean Ryan and Gerry McGrathTeachers:Michael Maher and P.J. Harrington

Bridget Meagher, Daisie Shanahan, Judy Shanahan, ..... and Donal Meagher


Confirmation Day at Fantane School - 1952Back: Mr. Begley (at back), Paddy Corbett, Donie Ryan, Brigid Ryan, Brigid Treacy,

Kitty Carroll, John Ryan, Paddy Walsh and Mrs. Ryan (at back)Front: Harry Ryan, Ger Ryan, Michael Tierney, M. Ryan, Peg Ryan,

M. Ryan, Nonie Treacy, Peggy Gleeson, John Ryan, Michael Ryan and Ned Corbett

Fantane National School - 1963 Back: Mrs. Ryan, Ann Walsh, Bridie Kennedy, Mary Ryan, Ann Ryan, John Ryan, Pat Kennedy, Jimmy Farrell, Gerard Ryan, Dan Madden,

Michael Treacy, Billy Ryan and Michael SmallMiddle: Noreen Madden, Anne Treacy, Marion Connors, Teresa Treacy,

Jimmy Connors, Gerard Howard, Paul Ryan, Seamus O’Dwyer, Michael Treacy, Pat Ryan, Rory O’Dwyer and Tony Madden

Front: Breda Ryan, Geraldine Ryan, Una Costello, Freda Kelly, Marcella Corcoran, Michael Ryan, Gerard Kennedy, Donnacha O’Dwyer,

Michael O’Dwyer, Michael Corcoran, Eddie Ryan and Martin Ryan


Frank Patterson Concert - July 10th 1999The arrival of Frank Patterson and his mother for his concert at St Joseph’s College.

Included in the photograph are: Áine, Michelle and Nancy Lynch, Pádraig O’Shea, Christy Donnelly,Vincent O’Connor, Albert Kelly, John Delaney, Michael Small, Ollie Kelly and Michael Delaney.

Fantane National SchoolBack: Amy Ryan, Bridget Ryan, Mick Corbett, Tom Ryan, Garrangrena, Donal Ryan, Glenbreeda,

Tim McLoughney, Merna Lynch and Joan CorbettMiddle: Angela Tierney, Mary Treacy, Mary Ryan, Currabaha, Nancy Ryan, Anna Ryan and Mary Walsh

Front: John Lynch and Ned Corbett


Tynan’s of RathmoyBack: Siobhan, Josie, Maol Muire and Toby Tynan,

Jody Spooner and Catriona TynanFront: Bríd Tynan

Borrisloeigh Girl’s National School - Late 1930sBack: Anna Collins, Kit Young, Alice Cormack, Kitty Riordan, Joan Ryan, Mountkinane,

Maureen Young, Josie Stapleton, Tess Shanahan and Peggy Ryan (R)Third row: Bridget Ryan, Anna Ryan, Teresa Kinane, Hannie Kinane,

Julie Kennedy, Joan Dwyer, Cathy Patterson, ....., ....., Nora Finn and Bridget HoganSecond row:Peggy Finn, Maureen Shanahan, Mary Matthews, Mary Maher, Muchna, Mary Hammond,

Mary Dwan, Carmel Kearney, Nelly Maher and Bridget HickeyFront: Biddy Hammond, Josie Ryan, Teasie Shanahan, Nora Burns, Mai Kenny,

Breda Delaney, Mary Cadwell, ..... and Mary Stapleton


Carol Walsh, Frances Donnelly, Bernice Walsh, June Donnelly, Robert Donnelly, Shane Donnelly and Angelo Walsh

Noel O’Dwyer, John McGrath, Lar Ryan,Rathmoy, celebrating with the North Cup.


Ryan Family, BallydaffBack: Beth and Bill

Middle; Maura and JohnFront: Bridget, Simon (Jnr.) and Simon (Snr.)

Diploma in Pastoral MinistryBack: Rev. Roy O’Donovan, Michael Lynch, John Walsh, Michael Ryan, Cooleen and Declan McInerney

Middle: Helen Carey, Mary Boyle and Josie TreacyFront: Frances Tierney, Margaret Tierney, Nancy Lynch, Bishop Dermot Clifford, Marie O’Connell and Kay Kenny

Gleeson’s of GlenbreedaJames Gleeson, Mary Smith and Kathleen Gleeson

In pram: Mary Tynan Child (at pram): Catriona Tynan

U/10 Ladies Soccer Team - 2002Back: Michelle Duignan, Christine Kenny,

Noirín Stapleton, Niamh Lyons, Louise Fahy, Aoife Stapleton, Eimear Stapleton and Maria RyanFront: Teresa Ryan, Karen Kenny, Nicole Walsh,

Grace O’ Mahony and Niamh McGrath


Tommy McSherry with his greyhound Bitch“Knock Out”, Dame of 1983 Carroll’s Irish

Derby Winner “Beldevere Bran”.

Gráinne Tynan, Rathmoy

Ileigh ChoirBack: Ann Ryan, Nollaig Ryan, Michael Howard, Michael O’Donnell,

Michael Lynch, Tony Madden, Very Rev. Dan Joe Ryan PP, Maura Howard and Noel MaherMiddle: Ann Marie Young, Laura Maher, Gráinne O’Donnell, Helen Carey, Margaret Ryan,

Mairéad Maher, Amy Spillane, Mary Cummins, Blaithín O’Donnell, Mary Maher (Choir Leader), Sadie Kavanagh, Ann Ryan, Patricia Young, Margaret Madden and Katherine Harty

Musicians: Katie Ryan, Niamh Harty and Sheila KennyFront: Sinéad Kent, Anne Marie Kavanagh, Marie Ryan, Áine Lynch,

Sarah Maher, Katie Costello, Bríd Carey, Eibhlín Carey, Sharon Madden and Ann Cummins


First Leaving Certificate Class, Convent of Mercy - 1961Back: Mary Ryan, Ballyroan, Noreen Ryan, Rathmoy, Angela Tierney,

Sally Kennedy, Sr. Rosario, Mai Ryan, Upperchurch, Biddy Kennedy, and Josephine Ryan, Knockakelly

Middle: Maura Harrington, Upperchurch, Eileen Lonergan, Gortagarry, Joan Walsh, Imelda Purcell, Upperchurch, Margaret Slattery and Ann Kavanagh

Front: Mary Treacy and Julie Gleeson, Upperchurch

St. Brigid’s Cemetry - 1979Timmy Delaney giving a graveside oration at Mick Prior’s funeral. Included in the photograph: Rev. Jim Power, Tom Kirby, North Board, Seamus ÓRiain, President C.L.G., Una Prior, Sean Prior, Eddie Kenny, Paddy Maher,

Mary Kenny, Kay Kenny, Sheila Kenny, Margaret Harty and Brian Shanahan


Back: Margaret Ryan, Joanie Stapleton, Ann Dwyer, Denis Dwyer, John Small, Pakie Small, Con Shanahan and Jerry DwyerThird row: Billy Devaney, Jimmy Shanahan, Mick Quinn, Jim Quinn and Mickie Jack

Second row:Ned Corbett, Paddy Quinn, John Barry, Paddy Corbett, Mick Barry and Martin SmallFront: Mick Corbett

Sandtrap in the 1970sBack: Ann O’ Dwyer

Middle: Monica Stapleton, Josephine Chadwick, Nora Chadwick, Breda Gleeson, Mary Butler, Margaret Gleeson,

Catherine Chadwick, Helen Chadwick and Jean KearneyFront: Donal Kearney and Ann Gleeson


On roof: Richard Tynan, Elma Higgins, Micheál Morley, Elwin Peters, Kieran Younge and Liam TynanIn front: Donnacha Tynan, Marie Tynan, Aisling Stapleton,

Robert Peters, Gráinne Tynan, Aoife Tynan and Caoimhe Tynan


Borrisoleigh Soccer Club - 2004Back: Derry O’Donnell, Paul Shanahan, Mark Stapleton, John Vahey, Rory Kinane,

Henry Groome, Barry Walsh, P.J. Kiely, Timmy O’Connell and Jamie GroomeFront: Paul Mason, Joe Kenny, Richie Ryan, Sean Ivors,

Anthony Kennedy, Kevin Walsh and Michael Ryan

Geraldine and Tim Dunne, Tom Ryan, Knockakelly, Margaret Costello, Bridget Young, Glentane, Andy Ryan, Cooleen,

Jimmy Lamont, London and John Young, Glentane

Con Howard, Mick Tierney, Paddy Kennedy, Mick Howard,Phil Barry, Bridget Tierney, Lar Howard, Connie Howard,

Jim Gilmartin, Tom Barry, Tim Maher, Jerry Tierney, Dickie Nolan and Ned Hogan enjoying a music session

outside Tierney’s of Glenbreeda.

St. Cualan’s Bell The delegation from Borrisoleigh who travelled to London in 1994 to receive a replica

of St. Cualan’s Bell, Michael Delaney, Michael Small, Richie Tynan, Joe Small (Irish Ambassador to London), Rev. Jim O’Donnell, Jimmy Coffey and Lar Long. Joe Small, a native of Borrisoleigh, served as Irish Ambassador to many countries.


Bishop Quinlan ParkBack: Daniel Ryan, Paul McGrath, Damien Corcoran, John Ryan,

Ciaran O’Dwyer, Jamie Treacy and Jason Fahey Front: Aidan Walsh, Chris Vahey,

Dan McCormack, James Maher and Mossy Shanahan (Jane McCormack in front)

A Pallas Assembly PointBack: Seamus Young, Maura Stapleton, Dan McCormack, Willie Stapleton,

Phena Stapleton and John Ryan (Daniel) Front: T.F.Stapleton, Tim Carroll, Margaret and Michael Stapleton and Tom Bradshaw

Jimmy Ryan, Lower Street, Harry Groome, Clodagh Bar

and John Casey, St. Brigid’s Villas


Tom O’Halloran, Chapel StreetTom was a cobbler by trade. He was also a noted historian and

dramatist who performed and produced many local plays.


Cooke’s FieldFitz Chadwick, Pat Harty, Tommy O’ Dwyer, Ned Harty, Oliver Ryan (R), Pat Fanning,

Bill Carroll, Sean Ryan (R), Denis Carroll and Paudie MaherFront: Noelie and Tom Maher

(This was a popular airfield in the 1950s.)

Look what I won!!!Brendan Maher, Cullohill

Biddy Stapleton, pictured here shortly before her retirement from business after 37 years.


Quality Milk Award for the Ryan Family, GarranagrenaNoel Horgan, Manager of Tipp Co-Op, Andrew Ryan, Donie Ryan and Michael O’Brien, Chairman of Tipp Co-Op.

Jim Ryan, The Glebe, ....., Donie Ryan, Garranagrena, Michael and Eddie Ryan, Glenarisk,

Michael Ryan, Glenkeen and Martin Ryan, The Glebe

Novelty ActBack: Ann Ryan, Margaret Ryan, Vincent Stapleton,

Amy Spillane and Matthew StapletonFront: Dick O’Connell and Tom Ryan


Back: Tom Costello, ....., Sean Kelly, Mary Ryan, Paddy Connors, Michael Ryan, Coolawn, Mary Ryan, The Glebe and Seamus TynanMiddle: Ann Costello, Marion Everard, Margaret Ryan, The Glebe,

Margaret Ryan, Coolataggle, Mary Kennedy, Mary Ryan, Coolataggle and Tom Brien Front: Tom Everard, Mickie Kelly, Jim Stapleton, Phil Maher, Paddy McDonnell and Paddy Ryan Murray

Commissioning of Lieutenant Michael Stapleton, Pallas CrossBack: Captain V.L. Blighe, Matt, T.F. and Margaret Stapleton, Loretta Kelly, Ileigh,

Phena, John and Paudie Stapleton and Mattie LambeFront: Lieutenant Michael in the centre pictured with his parents Mick and Liz, sisters Maura on the left and Monica on the right


Confirmation Day St. Patrick’s B.N.S.At the Back: Rev. T. Kennedy, Archbishop Thomas Morris and Mr. Michael Small N.T.

Back: Eamon Ryan, Joseph Kenny, Matthew Ryan, Declan Ryan, Mark Rabbitte, Gerry Ryan, Eamon Ryan, P.J. Delaney, George Glasheen, Paul Carroll, Jerry Young, Fergal Treacy, Larry Devitt, Michael Maher,

Terence McCormack, Patrick Brett and James Slattery Front: Martin McCormack, Jamie Groome, Gary Keating, Noel Lanigan Ryan,

Anthony Kennedy, Michael Carroll, P.J. Ryan and Eamon Ryan

Outside Bourke’s Shop, Chapel StreetSister Mary Ann Ryan, Michael Ryan, Breda Bourke, Annie Ryan,

Mary Kennedy (in front) and Katie and Ita McSherry

Maureen Ryan, Biddy Stapleton, Pat Brennan and Kathleen O’Shea


Vatican VisitBrother David Ryan, Ballyroan at his audience with His Holiness Pope John Paul lI.

Anna Gillmartin, Evelyn Gill and Mary GleesonKathleen Harty (at back), Geraldine Kenny and Marion Harty


Tr eacy’s of FantaneBack: Gerard, Denis, Willie, Seamus, Martin and Michael

Front: Mary, Teresa, Josie, Martin, Pat (in front) Anne, Kathy, Nora, Nonie, Eileen and Peggy

Liz Stapleton, Pallas Cross pictured here with her grandson, Patrick. Jim Stapleton, Main Street


A Proud Moment in 1987John, Carol, Anna and Bríd Bradshaw with Mick Ryan (Pallas)


Dr. Vincent Power, James Fogarty and Denis Finn

Paddy Delaney and Connie Stapleton,Main Street

Note: Mario’s chip van in the background.

McDonagh Square - 1950sBack: Joe Stapleton, Tommy O’ Dwyer,

Ned Harty, Noelie Maher and Tom MaherFront: Donal O’ Driscoll and Matt Vahey

Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féinKieran Finn, Rathmoy


London to Brighton Run - 1981Gerard Ryan, Fantane, completed the 54.25 mile run in 7 hours and 27 minutes.

He was the only Tipperary man ever to run this race.


Reid Cup Pictured here at the presentation of The Reid Cup to Borrisoleigh Creamery for quality butter making are:

Mr. Cronin, Dept. of Agriculture, Tim Ryan, Creamery Manager, Catherine McSherry, Butter Maker, and Pakie Finn, Chairman of Creamery Committee.


Nora Ryan, Sammy Costello and Michael Ryan

Nora and Michael were the proprietors of the Corner House for many years.

Ryan’s of MountkinaneBack: Jerry and Kathleen Ryan

In front: Sean, Bernie and Margaret

Confirmation Day - 1949Jack Ryan and Sean Young


Confirmation DayJohn Kenny receives his new bicycle.

Back: Bernie O’ Dwyer, Una Molumby, Helen Chadwick, Jean Kearney, Catherine O’Connor, Mary Boyle, Bríd Tynan and Geraldine Kent

Middle: Margaret Stapleton, Teresa Stapleton, Tessa Grealy, Marion Campion, Angela Ryan, Maolmuire Tynan, Geraldine Kenny and Sr. Paul

Front: Mary Walsh, Ann Patterson, Catherine McGrath, Biddy Walsh, Ann O’Halloran and Ann O’Dwyer


Timothy Woodlock, Cottage (1887-1972)


James Woodlock

Three Generations of the Woodlock Family

The Glebe House, GlenkeenIn 1785, a few years after the erection of the Protestant Church in Borrisoleigh (which was located where St. Brigid’s Cemetery istoday), Glebe House was built as a residence for the Protestant Minister. After the execution of the Act of 1869 many local Protestantbusiness families left the parish, while others joined the Catholic Church. The Protestant Church was closed and Glebe House wassold in 1870 to Martin Ryan, an ancestor of the present-day owners.


James Woodlock (Jnr.)

Opening of M&J Gleeson & Co. Ltd. Pallas Street - 1967John Gleeson, John Costello, P.J. Bourke, Billy Hoban, Murty Gleeson,

Tommy Dunne, Con Gleeson, Billy Stapleton, Kilfithmone and Mick Gleeson.Missing from photo: Pakie Walsh

Luke Kavanagh, Philly Ryan, Mary Kennedy, Lizzie Patterson, Joe Laffan, Bill Prior and Mrs. Ellen QuinnPhotograph taken in Kennedy’s Shop which was located beside the Marian Hall.


Bishop Quinlan returns to Borrisoleigh in 1953.

The Creamery FieldBack: Harry Groome and Joe Stapleton

Middle: Joseph Kenny, Michael Stapleton and John KennyFront: Geraldine Kenny, Josie Stapleton, Mary and Michael McGrath (Pallas Hill)


Aerial View of Kelly’s of Fantane- 1982

Rebecca and Liam Donnelly with Rebecca Prior pictured at the opening of the playground 2004.


At Spillane’s of Pallas Tommy Spillane, Michael Stapleton, Eoin Stapleton,

Vincent Stapleton and Matt Stapleton holding Matt Jnr.

Phyllis Groome and Teresa Stapleton, members of the youth club entertaining at the Senior Citizen’s Party in the 1970s.


Infant Classes at the Convent of Mercy - 1969Back: Liam McGrath, Martin McGrath, Tom Maher, J.F. Kennedy, Brian Kenny, John Prior, Philip O’Halloran, Francis Collins,

Philip Kenny, Martin Loughnane, Jimmy Stapleton, Aidan Ryan, Bridget Ann Ryan and Miss Crowe (teacher).Middle: John McGrath, Shane O’Neill, Seamus Maher, Paul Treacy, Phyllis Groome,

Ann Gleeson, Kay Shanahan, Teresa Stapleton and Mary Ann Molumby.Front: Helena Ryan, Carol Whyte, Tina Campion, Ailish Kenny, Mary Stakelum, Claire Stakelum, Mary Costello,

Mary Ryan, Ann Ryan, Laura McGrath, Josephine Chadwick, Paula Stapleton, Margaret Boyle and Eileen Ryan

Bill Carroll, Garranagrena Ryan Family of Garranagrena - Confirmation DayKathleen, Andrew, Donal (Snr.) Maureen and Donal (Jnr.)


County Final - 1949Sean Kenny leads Borrisoleigh to victory.

Ryan Sisters of Glenbreeda - 1900This thatched house was situated where the Hodgins family are now living.


At Tierney’s of GlenbreedaStanding: Joe Howard, Jim Nolan, Tony Howard, Ger Tierney,

Mick Howard, Dick Maher and Lar HowardSeated:Tom Barry, Ned Hogan, Jack Hogan, Joe Ryan (R) and Mick Tierney

Sunny Days at the SandtrapBack: Geraldine Kenny, Ann O’Dwyer, Breda Gleeson and Mary ChadwickFront: Tommy Butler Lloyd with his daughter Marquerite, Josie Stapleton,

Ann Kearney, Mary Stapleton and Teresa Stapleton

Julie and Sheila Stapleton, Marissa Kinane and Teresa Stapleton


Thomas Leahy, Maureen Leahy, Marie O’Driscoll and Noelie Maher

In Front: Donal O’Driscoll

Monica Prior with her father, Jack

O’Shea’s Butcher’s Shop, Main StreetSituated above the Post Office.

Mai, Breda, Maggie, Con and Jim O’Shea

Joe StapletonNote petrol pump in the background

outside Mary Ryan’s (Slattery)

Back: Paudie Stapleton, American Tourist, Maura Stapleton (holding Monica) and Matt StapletonMiddle Margaret and Pheona Stapleton

Front: John Stapleton, Francis Spillane, T.F. and Michael Stapleton


Presentation to Carmel Hogan N.T. on her retirement from Ileigh National SchoolBack: Mick Kennedy, Billy Cummins, Jimmy Slattery, Jimmy Shanahan, Toby Ryan, Timmy Ryan and John Bourke

Front: Rev. J. Power, Kathleen Kennedy, Rev. T. Kennedy, Carmel Hogan, Ailbhe Hogan and Rev. Fitzpatrick

Dan and Mary Ryan(R), Main St., on their wedding day Tom and Catherine Costello with sons Jim, Matt and Tom,Pallas Lower


Back: Marie O’Driscoll, …, Kathleen Harty, Marie Kinane, Joan Kinane, Pat Kinane, Mary O’Dwyer and Colette O’Dwyer

Front: Mai Cullen, Della Groome, Breda Gleeson, Joan Cullen, Nora Chadwick and Catherine Chadwick

End of an EraMichael Small N.T. pictured with his last class before his retirement in 2003.

Back: Cathal Bourke, Rory Ryan, Barry Donnelly, Philip Ryan, Paul McGrath, Jason Fahey, Jack O’Donnell and Sean McCormackFront: Sebastian, James Tynan, Martin Gosling, Ciarán O’Dwyer and David O’Brien


Eucharistic Procession in Borrisoleigh - 1926Thomas Burke N.T. and his wife and family.

Thomas served the last Mass in the old church in Chapel St. and the first Mass in the Sacred Heart Church.

Back: Phil Maher, ConnieStapleton and Donal Meagher

In front: Liam Meagher(Photograph taken at Lower Street)

Denis O’Shea and Ned O’Dwyer Maeve Kavanagh, Pallas, Claire Callanan, The Ragg, and Anne Kavanagh, Pallas

Michael Lee, Cooleen and Mick Joe O’Dwyer with his son Seamus

Marion Carroll, Ellen Quinn and Mai Quinn


Tom and Kitty Barry, Gortnacranna Paddy Bourke with Catherine and Tom Bourke with Pauline

Sheep dipping at Morris’ of Greenlawn

1920sBack: Bridget Ryan (nee Maher), Mary Long (nee Maher), Kit Stephens, Bridget Loughnane (nee Harrington),

Mary Cashin (nee Simpson), Margaret Kennedy, Anna Ryan (nee Kennedy) and Alice CarrollFront: Aggie Lee, Nan Mackey, Kathy Ryan, The Glebe, Josie O’Shea, Sis Cashin,

Kathy Mackey and Bridget Kennedy (nee Hackett)


Ordination of Paddy Coffey, Chapel Street - 1937Back: Kathleen Coffey, Mary Hammond, Rose Coffey,

John Hammond (holding his son Patrick), Fr. Paddy Coffey, Mary Coffey, Mick Hammond, Jack Coffey and Paddy HammondMiddle: Ethel Coffey, Nora Hammond (nee Keogh), Bridget Hammond and Nora Coffey (nee Hammond)

In front: Willie Coffey

Mick Morris, Tom Harty and Mick Smith

Anna Ryan, Coohaun, Biddy Stapleton, Norah Butler and Jody Delaney


Ryan’s Garage, Lower StreetDenis at work!

Hanora McCormack,pictured outside Ivy House

Kinane’s of RusheenBack; Mary and John

Middle: John, Marian and MichaelNuns: Cousins of Kinane Family

Bridget Stapleton, Mary Ryan, Margaret Stapleton and Teresa Stapleton all from Pallas


In background: Nonie and Pat Kennedyon their wedding day.

Front: John Ryan, Fantane and Jack Kennedy, Mountkinane

Tom Hennessy, Chapel Street with hisnephew and niece from Galway.

Leaving Certificate Class from Borrisoleigh Secondary School - 1964Back: Margaret Ryan, Coolataggle, Mary Ryan, do., Mary Ryan, The Glebe,

Sr. Immaculata, Rose Leahy, Siobhan Tynan, Sally Donnelly and Kathleen SmithMiddle: Kathleen O’Brien, Kathleen O’Brien, Ita McSherry,

Peggy Gleeson, Breda Kennedy, Mary Kent and Josephine QuirkeSeated:Deirdre Kavanagh and Anna Ryan, The Glebe

Gilmartin’s of GrangeJohn, Anna, Margaret and Michael


Mai Bourke, Pádraig Bourke and Tom O’Dwyer

Phil Maher, Lower Cullohill

Sinead Tynan, Eamon O’Shea and Una Tynan


Ellen Morris, Greenlawn

Back: Mol Shanahan, Liz Whyte and Bill Prior, Mai Matthews, Eileen Delaney, Joanie Whyte and Nora Burns

Front: Sadie Burns, Chris Ryan Murray, Jim Stapleton, Teasie Shanahan and Nora Laffan

Aidan Ryan, Ballyroan,Liam Tuohy and John Ryan,

Ballyroan


Presentation to Dr. JoanJosie Ryan making a presentation to Dr. Joan Power Kenny in appreciation for her many years

of dedicated professional service to Borrisoleigh and its surrounding areas.

1922Dr. Joe ... (Locum), Dr. Joseph Power who began his practice

in 1875 and was suceeded by his son Dr. Vincent Power (on right) outside their house in Lower Street, who in turn was

succeeded by Dr. Joan Power Kenny (pictured above)Note: Cobble stone path


Back: Josie Ryan, Delia Slattery, Bridie Slattery and Jackie Ryan, TemplederryFront: James and Margaret Slattery, Cooleen

Stapleton’s BakeryJoe Stapleton

Paul Ryan, Anne Maher and Seamus O’Dwyer pictured at Fantane N.S. 50th Anniversary Celebrations - 1999.


Outside Gleeson’s Shop, Main streetMargaret Gleeson

Instrumental Music - Scór na nÓg 2002Martin Maher, Toby Kavanagh, Mairead Maher and Mary Bradshaw


Fair Day - November 27thTom Ryan and Mattie Costello, Pallas Lower

Caroline and John Young, RusheenJohn captained the U/14 hurling team to victory in 1999.


Tom Murray, Loughmore and John McGrath Kenny’s, GlenkeenMary Kenny, Mrs. O’ Meara, Chapel St.,

Micky Patterson (Postman) and Jamsie Maher

Storm Damage in the Town Park - 1979Mick Prior in foreground.

Note: Trees and old park wall in the background.


In the HaggartPaddy Walsh, Chapel Street, closing the drills on seed potatoes which were set in farmyard manure.

Sports Day in FantaneJosie Cooney, Cathy Loughnane and Mary Smith

Back: Mary Kennedy, Mary Ryan, Main St., Moira Kavanagh and Sarah Costello

Front: Maureen O’Dwyer, Joanie Campion and Imelda Kenny


The CastlettesJohnny Maher, Phil Maher, P.J. Ryan and Dan Cleary

Jerry Ryan, Glenanogue, Hugh Bourkeand Jimmy Ryan, Gurteenabarna


Josie Ryan, Nora Ryan, Anna Ryan, Christy Slattery, Mary Darmody,

Mary Slattery, Delia Slattery and Nancy DarmodyChildren in front:

James Slattery and Tom Ryan, Cooleen

Noel O’Dwyer, member of the 1971Tipperary All-Ireland winning team,

pictured here in Old Wembley Stadium, London.

First Holy Communion DayTimmy O’Connell and Patrick Tynan


Rev. Michael Barry and Gráinne Fahey, Glenbreeda

Rathmoy Neighbours Michael Connors, Liam Connors, Sinead Kent and Noel Kent

Josie Doyle (nee Stapleton) and Mick Cowan

Loughnane’s Shop, Chapel Street


Back: Bridget Loughnane, Jo O’Halloran, Biddy Young (nee O’Halloran), and Mai Gleeson (nee O’Halloran)

Front: Paddy O’Halloran, Ned Loughnane, Mary, Annette, Paddy and Eddie Loughnane and Mick O’Halloran

Back: Delia, Jim and Dick Tynan, RathmoyFront: Sr. Lanigan, Br. Dick Lanigan, Catherine Tynan and Bridgie Lanigan


Enjoying a SmokeJimmy Bourke and Austin Kearney

Anthony Kelly, Fantane, receiving North Tipperary U/14 Cup from Michael O’ Brien, with Mick Prior in background.


Scór na nÓg All-Ireland ChampionsBack: Brendan Maher, Mick Fahey, Toby Kavanagh and Peter Ryan

Front: Pauline O’Brien, Margaret Ryan, Elaine Stapleton and Mary Bradshaw

Taekwondo ExpertsShane Smith and Martin Maher


All-Ireland Club Victory - 1987Marie O’ Connell, ...., Cathal Lavin,

Mick Ryan (captain) and Matt O’Connell

Sean Kenny and Dr. Joan Power Kenny


Mick Bourke, Gurtnaboul and Billy Ryan, Glenarisk

Paddy and Bridget Hennessy, Ballyroan pictured in Lourdes on the Cashel and Emly Diocesan Pilgrimage.

Mary Stapleton and Vinny O’Connorpictured in The Clodagh Bar


Paul Boyle, Marie Maher and Rev. Michael Barry,pictured at a ‘Jackie Gleeson Trust Fund’ committee meeting in 2003.

Margaret Butler, Matt and Joanie Stapleton, Chapel Street


Sean Ryan, Seamus Doolin, Ciara Doolin, Shaneen Stapleton and Steven Doolin


Geraldine Walsh and Very Rev. Liam Everard PP, Pallas Street

Ryan Family, PallasBack: Maria, Nollaig, Margo, Tom with Margaret

Front: Anne, Vincent and Pierce

Paddy Doyle and Philip Kenny,T.F. Stapleton in the background


Conor Stakelum and Joe BoyleConor was the proprietor of a hardware store on Main Street.

100th Birthday PartySarah Finn of Rathmoy pictured here at her 100th birthday party with Jimmy, Marion, Teresa, Jimmy (Snr), P.J.and Michael Finn

Child in front: Amanda Finn


Going to MassRichie, Kathleen, Katie and John Tynan, Rathmoy

Paddy Fanning Paddy ran a hardware shop in Upper Main

Street for many years (next door to Donal Hurley’s).

Billy Cooke, Fortwilliam


Scor na nÓg All-Ireland Champions - 1999Back: Philip Ryan (teacher), Martin Maher, Seamus Farrell, Paraic Maher, Peter Ryan and Phil Maher (musician)

Front: Deirdre Bradshaw, Anne Ryan, Pallas, Pamela Ryan, Coolataggle and Margaret Ryan, Pallas

Community Games - 1994The rounders team which took part in the 1994 Community Games.Back: Claire Donnelly, Noreen Hennessy, Bríd Ryan, Elaine Hurley,

Louise Ryan, Róisín Ryan, Blaithín O’Donnell, Ann Fahy, Anne O’Sullivan, Bernice Walsh and Rhona O’Sullivan

Front: Rory O’Donnell, Vincent Donnelly, Bríd Devitt, June Donnelly,Jacqueline McCuine, Marion Ryan, Marguerite Fahy and Angela Ryan


Jimmy Chadwick, Michael Kennedy, Donny Maher, Tom Reid

and Christy Donnelly

Francis and Dan Doolin, Ballydaff

Back: Ann Small, Paula Spillane, Mary Clohessy, Kathleen Ryan, Eleanor Kelly, Christine Costello and Margaret Kelly

Front: Mary Ryan, Frances Kennedy and Nora Delaney


Coursing Club - 1960sBack: Joe Stapleton, Paddy (Skinny) Ryan, Jack Bourke, John Gleeson,

Mary Gleeson, Frank Smith, Dick Barrow, Mick Collins, Pakie Finn,Jack Kenny, Tommy Ryan, (Mokeland) and Jim BourkeFront: Jimmy Coffey, Willie Treacy, Seamus Hynes,

Jack Ryan, Rathmoy, Sean Kenny, Mick Treacy, Donal Meagher and .....

Pheasant Island Pool TournamentBack: Philip Shanahan, Martin Fahy, Christy Reid,

Joe Kennedy, John Joe Maher and Barry RyanFront: John Hogan, Sean Maher, Seamus Hynes and Dinny Reid


Back: Michael Kinane, Denis Ryan, Jimmy Stapleton, Ger Ryan and Aidan RyanFront: John Glasheen, John Ryan, Paul Boyle and Matty Stappleton

Borrisoleigh Boys’ School - 1947Back: Tom Bourke N.T., Frank Kinane, Seamus Collins, Sean Warren,

Danny Devitt, Tommy McSherry, Tom Fitzgerald and Tom Lanigan-RyanThird row: Tom Barry, Dan Lanigan Ryan, Denis O’Dwyer, Joe Stapleton, Billy Ryan,John Casey, Sean Small, Jimmy Ryan, Mrs. Loughnane N.T. and Seamus Ryan (in front)

Second row:Seamus Kennedy, Micky Quinn, Ailbe Hogan, Paddy Tumulty, Joe Kenny,Sean Murray, Joe Small, Richie Purcell, Johnny Dwan and Phil Ryan

Front: Andy Daly, Connie Ryan, Paddy Quinn, Tom Kirby, ....., ....., John Loughnane, Kevin McSherry, Dermot Byrnes and Paddy Loughnane


Jack and Chris Costello, Currabaha

Benny Harkin and Niall Cowan


John Kenny, Tom Prior, Bill Bourke and PaddyMurray pictured outside the Marian Hall in 1939

shortly after its construction.Paddy Murray was caretaker of the Hall for many years.

Between the horses:Jack WallaceIn front: Tommy Martin, Jimmy Slattery

and Christy Slattery (1952)

Din O’Dwyer, Main Street and Mary Stapleton, Templemore

Joe Kennedy, Michael Hogan and Christy Reid pictured at St. Brigid’s Villas.


Bridie Ryan, Gerry Ryan, Cooleen, Sr. Hyacinth, John Lee, Sr. Mary and John Costello

Francis Spillane receiving The Dan Breen Cup in 1983 from Mick Frawley.

Having fun at the new playground - 2004Teresa Ryan, Tommy Kavanagh, Clare Kavanagh, Rebecca Prior, Niamh Lyons,

Aoife Stapleton, Maria Ryan, Rebecca Donnelly and Leah Harkins


Parish LeagueBack: Liam Gleeson, Thomas Ryan, Conor Gleeson, Denis Kelly (Captain),

Conrad Kennedy, John Cummins, Seamus Maher, Albert Kelly and Joseph CarrollFront: Darragh Rabbitte, Barry Walsh, Martin Hennessy, John Paul Ryan, Philip Maher and Sean Ryan

Smith’s, Upper Main StreetKitty Smith pictured outside her shop beside Marian Hall


M & J Gleeson’s Dinner DanceGeorge Kinane, Linda Stapleton, Pattie Kinane, ....., Kieran McDonnell, Mary and John Gleeson

Launch of the Borrisoleigh GAA Book- 1986Brendan, Conor and Delia Ryan, St. Brigid’s Villas


Maher’s of Upper CullohillBack: Pat, Willie Myles, Phil, Sheila and Tom

Middle: Rev. Hogan, Tom, Josie Myles, Mary Costigan, Johnny, Martin Costigan (at back), Margaret, Anne, Patricia (at back) and Anne

Front: Babs, Sr. Fintan, Mai and Pat

Confirmation ClassJoe Stapleton, Pat Shanahan, Dinny Reid, Eamon Ryan, P.J. Finn,

Michael Small N.T., Bobby Stapleton, Phil McGrath, Donal Ryan, Liam Stapleton and Sean McInerney


Cummins Family, KnockakellyStephen, Joan, Billy, Ailbe, Liam, Anna, John and Mary

In front: Ann

Official Opening of the Playground - June 2004Anne Marie Stapleton, James Maher, Cllr. Michael Smith, Cllr. Joe Hennessy, Vera Delaney, Teresa Ryan, Noreen Fahy, Cllr. John Hogan, Marie McGrath,

Rory O’Connell, Kay Ryan, Miriam McCormack and John Walsh


Rev. Connie Stapleton, Pallas Streetand Paddy Prior, St. Brigid’s Villas

Fr. Connie was originally a creamery manager and later ordained. He ministered in New Zealand where he is now retired.

Deirdre Lennon, Geraldine Kenny and Margaret Lennon, pictured at the Sandtrap.

Tess Groome, Della Groome, Mary Prior, Michael Kinane,Terry Groome and John Prior


50th Anniversary Celebrations at Fantane N.S. (1949 - 1999)Gerard Ryan, John Gilmartin, Jimmy Farrell and Paul Ryan

Ryan Family, FantaneBack: John Francis, Tom and Paul

Front: Marion, Bill and Breda


Shanahan SistersTess Groome, Rita Corbett, Josie Kinane and Mary Collins

Mary Carroll and Very Rev. Dan Joe Ryan P.P.


Dan Breen CupMaureen Ryan and Nora Delaney - Rathmoy Neighbours


Drama Personified!Tom O’Dwyer

Lar Smith and Paddy Ryan, Rathcarden

Lizzie Ryan Murray and Sheila Delaneypictured at the launch of the Borrisoleigh GAA Book in 1986.


Philip Kenny, Pallas Street and Donny Maher, Greenlawn

At back: Terry GroomeSeated:Tom Ryan Murray, Tess Groome and Margaret Ryan


Shanahan’s of GrangeNell, Bridget, Sr. Elfreida (Kathy), Jim, Nora,

Sr. Veronica (Mary), Paddy and Sr. Camillus (Maggie)

Lower StreetWillie Bourke, Lower Street and Liam Ryan, Dublin


Lanigan-Ryan’s Butchers’ Shop Main Street - 1922Note: open shop front

Katie, Maria, Sarah Louise and Michelle Costello, PallasGráinne Fahey, Teresa Coffey and Áine Lynch


Lizzie Patterson, Theresa O’Shea and Mary Ryan

Ryan Family, Pallas LowerBack: Mrs. Mary Lee, Tom and Maureen Ryan

Front : Michael and Gerard Ryan

Kearney’s in ClifdenJean, Donal, Gerard, Dolores, Francis, Anne,

Austin (Jnr.) and Austin (Snr.)


Corcorans of CurrabahaBack: Hugh, Michael, Joe

Front: Breeda, Mrs. Corcoran, Rody and Marcella

Farmer of the Year AwardMichael Ryan, Glenarisk pictured here with his wife Breda and his sisters Anna and Breda.


Margaret Dunne, Carrigeen, Danny Griffin, Roscreaand Mary Ayres (nee Kelly), Nenagh


Connor’s Family, RathmoyBack: John and Martin

Middle: Bill and Johanna (holdingJosephine)

Front: Mary

Back: Catherine Harty, Tom Young, Tom Young, Josie Young and John Young

Children in front: Michelle and Áine Lynch

Joseph, Geraldine and John Kenny

Borrisoleigh Coursing ClubTim Ryan, Mick Collins, Peter Kinane

(winner of the Local Stake) and John McGrath


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