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Young’s of Pallas Back: Margaret, Bridget (holding Seamus) and Sadie Front: Patricia Rose and Mary

Flood in Chapel Street - 1990s

Aerial View of McDonagh Square and The Sacred Heart Church

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Mary Stapleton and Joan Campion, Main Street

First Holy Communion Day Back: 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’Dwyer In front: Paula Stapleton

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Confirmation Day Back: Mary, Danny and Donal Devitt, Liam Devaney and Norah Devitt Front: Angela Devitt (standing), Mary Rose and Brigette Devitt

Tipperary’s All-Ireland Victory Celebrations - 2001 Back: 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 Street Tom was a noted cyclist and funraiser for many charities.

Anna Ryan, Glenarisk and Julie Chadwick, Aughvolyshane

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Enjoying the Fleadh in Kilkenny Back: Mairéad Harty and Mary Bradshaw Middle: Bríd Harty, Marie Ryan and Pauline O’Brien In front: Clare Kavanagh

Going to Mass Gerard, Maura and Michael Ryan, Pallas Lower

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First Holy Communion Day Back: Sheila Kennedy (nee O’ Dwyer), Bridget Stapleton, Geraldine Kenny and Mary Stapleton (nee Dockery), Templemore Front: Philip Kenny, Martina Kenny and Bobby Stapleton

Mary Bunyan and Phibby Kenny

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

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Patrick and Johanna Ryan, Knockdonee on their wedding day September 1903

Tom McGrath, Cronovone and Noel Maher, Curraleigh

A Snowy Morning on Pallas Street

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

Anne Marie Kavanagh, Rathmoy, pictured here with world famous pianist, John O’Connor, after receiving the Permanent TSB high achiever award.

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

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

Tom Tuohy and Paddy Loughnane both from Chapel Street, two well-known local characters who will be fondly remembered by many.

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

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Treacy Family, Kilfithmone Michael, Mary, Seamus, Josie, Martin, Pat, John, Tommy, Kevin, Joe, Eddie, Paul and Brendan

Johnny and Eddie Loughnane, Chapel Street

Martin Ryan, Rathmoy

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

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Mick Prior Tournament - 2003 Back: 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 Carey Middle: 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

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

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

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

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Confirmation Day in Fantane School - 1961 Back: 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 - 2000 Switching on the Christmas lights at Main Street on Saturday December 16th 2000 are Very Rev. D.J. Ryan PP and Josie Treacy, Summerhill.

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County Junior Camogie Champions - 1996 Back: 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 Kearney Front: 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 - 1987 Back: 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.

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North Champions U/14 - 1974 Back: ....., 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 - 2003 Back: David Stapleton, Aidan Cowan, Rory Kinane, Henry Groome, Darragh Rabbitte, Kevin Walsh and Declan Stapleton Middle: Micheal Tierney, Declan Maher, Sean O’Sullivan, Francis Collins, Pat Minogue and Noel Ryan Front: Margaret Cowan, Siobhan Kennedy, Stáis Collins and Jacqueline Forde

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Scoil na mBuachaillí - 1969 Back: 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 McGrath Teachers: Michael Maher and P.J. Harrington

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

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Confirmation Day at Fantane School - 1952 Back: 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 Small Middle: 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

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Fantane National School Back: Amy Ryan, Bridget Ryan, Mick Corbett, Tom Ryan, Garrangrena, Donal Ryan, Glenbreeda, Tim McLoughney, Merna Lynch and Joan Corbett Middle: Angela Tierney, Mary Treacy, Mary Ryan, Currabaha, Nancy Ryan, Anna Ryan and Mary Walsh Front: John Lynch and Ned Corbett

Frank Patterson Concert - July 10th 1999 The 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.

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Borrisloeigh Girl’s National School - Late 1930s Back: 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 Hogan Second row: Peggy Finn, Maureen Shanahan, Mary Matthews, Mary Maher, Muchna, Mary Hammond, Mary Dwan, Carmel Kearney, Nelly Maher and Bridget Hickey Front: Biddy Hammond, Josie Ryan, Teasie Shanahan, Nora Burns, Mai Kenny, Breda Delaney, Mary Cadwell, ..... and Mary Stapleton

Tynan’s of Rathmoy Back: Siobhan, Josie, Maol Muire and Toby Tynan, Jody Spooner and Catriona Tynan Front: Bríd Tynan

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Ryan Family, Ballydaff Back: Beth and Bill Middle; Maura and John Front: Bridget, Simon (Jnr.) and Simon (Snr.)

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

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

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Diploma in Pastoral Ministry Back: Rev. Roy O’Donovan, Michael Lynch, John Walsh, Michael Ryan, Cooleen and Declan McInerney Middle: Helen Carey, Mary Boyle and Josie Treacy Front: Frances Tierney, Margaret Tierney, Nancy Lynch, Bishop Dermot Clifford, Marie O’Connell and Kay Kenny

Gleeson’s of Glenbreeda James Gleeson, Mary Smith and Kathleen Gleeson In pram: Mary Tynan Child (at pram): Catriona Tynan

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U/10 Ladies Soccer Team - 2002 Back: Michelle Duignan, Christine Kenny, Noirín Stapleton, Niamh Lyons, Louise Fahy, Aoife Stapleton, Eimear Stapleton and Maria Ryan Front: Teresa Ryan, Karen Kenny, Nicole Walsh, Grace O’ Mahony and Niamh McGrath

Ileigh Choir Back: Ann Ryan, Nollaig Ryan, Michael Howard, Michael O’Donnell, Michael Lynch, Tony Madden, Very Rev. Dan Joe Ryan PP, Maura Howard and Noel Maher Middle: 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 Kenny Front: Sinéad Kent, Anne Marie Kavanagh, Marie Ryan, Áine Lynch, Sarah Maher, Katie Costello, Bríd Carey, Eibhlín Carey, Sharon Madden and Ann Cummins

Tommy McSherry with his greyhound Bitch “Knock Out”, Dame of 1983 Carroll’s Irish Derby Winner “Beldevere Bran”.

Gráinne Tynan, Rathmoy

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St. Brigid’s Cemetry - 1979 Timmy 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

First Leaving Certificate Class, Convent of Mercy - 1961 Back: 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

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Back: Margaret Ryan, Joanie Stapleton, Ann Dwyer, Denis Dwyer, John Small, Pakie Small, Con Shanahan and Jerry Dwyer Third 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 Small Front: Mick Corbett

Sandtrap in the 1970s Back: Ann O’ Dwyer Middle: Monica Stapleton, Josephine Chadwick, Nora Chadwick, Breda Gleeson, Mary Butler, Margaret Gleeson, Catherine Chadwick, Helen Chadwick and Jean Kearney Front: Donal Kearney and Ann Gleeson

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On roof: Richard Tynan, Elma Higgins, Micheál Morley, Elwin Peters, Kieran Younge and Liam Tynan In front: Donnacha Tynan, Marie Tynan, Aisling Stapleton, Robert Peters, Gráinne Tynan, Aoife Tynan and Caoimhe Tynan

Borrisoleigh Soccer Club - 2004 Back: Derry O’Donnell, Paul Shanahan, Mark Stapleton, John Vahey, Rory Kinane, Henry Groome, Barry Walsh, P.J. Kiely, Timmy O’Connell and Jamie Groome Front: Paul Mason, Joe Kenny, Richie Ryan, Sean Ivors, Anthony Kennedy, Kevin Walsh and Michael Ryan

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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.

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.

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Bishop Quinlan Park Back: 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)

Jimmy Ryan, Lower Street, Harry Groome, Clodagh Bar and John Casey, St. Brigid’s Villas

A Pallas Assembly Point Back: 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

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Tom O’Halloran, Chapel Street Tom was a cobbler by trade. He was also a noted historian and dramatist who performed and produced many local plays.

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Cooke’s Field Fitz Chadwick, Pat Harty, Tommy O’ Dwyer, Ned Harty, Oliver Ryan (R), Pat Fanning, Bill Carroll, Sean Ryan (R), Denis Carroll and Paudie Maher Front: Noelie and Tom Maher (This was a popular airfield in the 1950s.)

Look what I won!!! Brendan Maher, Cullohill

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

Quality Milk Award for the Ryan Family, Garranagrena Noel 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 Act Back: Ann Ryan, Margaret Ryan, Vincent Stapleton, Amy Spillane and Matthew Stapleton Front: Dick O’Connell and Tom Ryan

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Commissioning of Lieutenant Michael Stapleton, Pallas Cross Back: Captain V.L. Blighe, Matt, T.F. and Margaret Stapleton, Loretta Kelly, Ileigh, Phena, John and Paudie Stapleton and Mattie Lambe Front: Lieutenant Michael in the centre pictured with his parents Mick and Liz, sisters Maura on the left and Monica on the right

Back: Tom Costello, ....., Sean Kelly, Mary Ryan, Paddy Connors, Michael Ryan, Coolawn, Mary Ryan, The Glebe and Seamus Tynan Middle: 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

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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

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

Outside Bourke’s Shop, Chapel Street Sister Mary Ann Ryan, Michael Ryan, Breda Bourke, Annie Ryan, Mary Kennedy (in front) and Katie and Ita McSherry

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

Kathleen Harty (at back), Geraldine Kenny and Marion Harty

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Anna Gillmartin, Evelyn Gill and Mary Gleeson

Treacy’s of Fantane Back: 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

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

Dr. Vincent Power, James Fogarty and Denis Finn

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Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin Kieran Finn, Rathmoy

Paddy Delaney and Connie Stapleton, Main Street Note: Mario’s chip van in the background.

McDonagh Square - 1950s Back: Joe Stapleton, Tommy O’ Dwyer, Ned Harty, Noelie Maher and Tom Maher Front: Donal O’ Driscoll and Matt Vahey

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London to Brighton Run - 1981 Gerard 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.

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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.

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Confirmation Day - 1949 Jack Ryan and Sean Young

Nora Ryan, Sammy Costello and Michael Ryan Nora and Michael were the proprietors of the Corner House for many years.

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Ryan’s of Mountkinane Back: Jerry and Kathleen Ryan In front: Sean, Bernie and Margaret

Confirmation Day John 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

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Three Generations of the Woodlock Family

Timothy Woodlock, Cottage (1887-1972)

James Woodlock

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James Woodlock (Jnr.)

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

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

Opening of M&J Gleeson & Co. Ltd. Pallas Street - 1967 John 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

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Bishop Quinlan returns to Borrisoleigh in 1953.

The Creamery Field Back: Harry Groome and Joe Stapleton Middle: Joseph Kenny, Michael Stapleton and John Kenny Front: Geraldine Kenny, Josie Stapleton, Mary and Michael McGrath (Pallas Hill)

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Aerial View of Kelly’s of Fantane - 1982

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

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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.

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Bill Carroll, Garranagrena

Ryan Family of Garranagrena - Confirmation Day Kathleen, Andrew, Donal (Snr.) Maureen and Donal (Jnr.)

Infant Classes at the Convent of Mercy - 1969 Back: 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

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County Final - 1949 Sean Kenny leads Borrisoleigh to victory.

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

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At Tierney’s of Glenbreeda Standing: Joe Howard, Jim Nolan, Tony Howard, Ger Tierney, Mick Howard, Dick Maher and Lar Howard Seated: Tom Barry, Ned Hogan, Jack Hogan, Joe Ryan (R) and Mick Tierney

Sunny Days at the Sandtrap Back: Geraldine Kenny, Ann O’Dwyer, Breda Gleeson and Mary Chadwick Front: 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

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Back: Paudie Stapleton, American Tourist, Maura Stapleton (holding Monica) and Matt Stapleton Middle Margaret and Pheona Stapleton Front: John Stapleton, Francis Spillane, T.F. and Michael Stapleton

Monica Prior with her father, Jack

Thomas Leahy, Maureen Leahy, Marie O’Driscoll and Noelie Maher In Front: Donal O’Driscoll

Joe Stapleton Note petrol pump in the background outside Mary Ryan’s (Slattery)

O’Shea’s Butcher’s Shop, Main Street Situated above the Post Office. Mai, Breda, Maggie, Con and Jim O’Shea

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Presentation to Carmel Hogan N.T. on her retirement from Ileigh National School Back: 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

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Tom and Catherine Costello with sons Jim, Matt and Tom, Pallas Lower

End of an Era Michael 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 McCormack Front: Sebastian, James Tynan, Martin Gosling, Ciarán O’Dwyer and David O’Brien

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

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

Marion Carroll, Ellen Quinn and Mai Quinn

Back: Phil Maher, Connie Stapleton 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

Eucharistic Procession in Borrisoleigh - 1926 Thomas 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.

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1920s Back: 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 Carroll Front: Aggie Lee, Nan Mackey, Kathy Ryan, The Glebe, Josie O’Shea, Sis Cashin, Kathy Mackey and Bridget Kennedy (nee Hackett)

Tom and Kitty Barry, Gortnacranna

Paddy Bourke with Catherine and Tom Bourke with Pauline

Sheep dipping at Morris’ of Greenlawn

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Ordination of Paddy Coffey, Chapel Street - 1937 Back: Kathleen Coffey, Mary Hammond, Rose Coffey, John Hammond (holding his son Patrick), Fr. Paddy Coffey, Mary Coffey, Mick Hammond, Jack Coffey and Paddy Hammond Middle: 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

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

Ryan’s Garage, Lower Street Denis at work!

Hanora McCormack, pictured outside Ivy House

Kinane’s of Rusheen Back; Mary and John Middle: John, Marian and Michael Nuns: Cousins of Kinane Family

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Leaving Certificate Class from Borrisoleigh Secondary School - 1964 Back: Margaret Ryan, Coolataggle, Mary Ryan, do., Mary Ryan, The Glebe, Sr. Immaculata, Rose Leahy, Siobhan Tynan, Sally Donnelly and Kathleen Smith Middle: Kathleen O’Brien, Kathleen O’Brien, Ita McSherry, Peggy Gleeson, Breda Kennedy, Mary Kent and Josephine Quirke Seated: Deirdre Kavanagh and Anna Ryan, The Glebe

Gilmartin’s of Grange John, Anna, Margaret and Michael

Tom Hennessy, Chapel Street with his nephew and niece from Galway.

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In background: Nonie and Pat Kennedy on their wedding day. Front: John Ryan, Fantane and Jack Kennedy, Mountkinane

Phil Maher, Lower Cullohill

Mai Bourke, Pádraig Bourke and Tom O’Dwyer

Sinead Tynan, Eamon O’Shea and Una Tynan

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Ellen Morris, Greenlawn

Aidan Ryan, Ballyroan, Liam Tuohy and John Ryan, Ballyroan

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

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Presentation to Dr. Joan Josie 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.

1922 Dr. 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

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

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

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Stapleton’s Bakery Joe Stapleton

Outside Gleeson’s Shop, Main street Margaret Gleeson

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

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

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

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Storm Damage in the Town Park - 1979 Mick Prior in foreground. Note: Trees and old park wall in the background.

Tom Murray, Loughmore and John McGrath

Kenny’s, Glenkeen Mary Kenny, Mrs. O’ Meara, Chapel St., Micky Patterson (Postman) and Jamsie Maher

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

Sports Day in Fantane Josie Cooney, Cathy Loughnane and Mary Smith

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Back: Mary Kennedy, Mary Ryan, Main St., Moira Kavanagh and Sarah Costello Front: Maureen O’Dwyer, Joanie Campion and Imelda Kenny

The Castlettes Johnny Maher, Phil Maher, P.J. Ryan and Dan Cleary

Jerry Ryan, Glenanogue, Hugh Bourke and Jimmy Ryan, Gurteenabarna

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Rev. Michael Barry and Gráinne Fahey, Glenbreeda

Josie Ryan, Nora Ryan, Anna Ryan, Christy Slattery, Mary Darmody, Mary Slattery, Delia Slattery and Nancy Darmody Children in front: James Slattery and Tom Ryan, Cooleen

Noel O’Dwyer, member of the 1971 Tipperary All-Ireland winning team, pictured here in Old Wembley Stadium, London.

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First Holy Communion Day Timmy O’Connell and Patrick Tynan

Loughnane’s Shop, Chapel Street

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

Josie Doyle (nee Stapleton) and Mick Cowan

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

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

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Enjoying a Smoke Jimmy Bourke and Austin Kearney

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

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Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Champions Back: Brendan Maher, Mick Fahey, Toby Kavanagh and Peter Ryan Front: Pauline O’Brien, Margaret Ryan, Elaine Stapleton and Mary Bradshaw

Taekwondo Experts Shane Smith and Martin Maher

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Sean Kenny and Dr. Joan Power Kenny

All-Ireland Club Victory - 1987 Marie O’ Connell, ...., Cathal Lavin, Mick Ryan (captain) and Matt O’Connell

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

Mick Bourke, Gurtnaboul and Billy Ryan, Glenarisk

Mary Stapleton and Vinny O’Connor pictured in The Clodagh Bar

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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

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

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

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

Ryan Family, Pallas Back: Maria, Nollaig, Margo, Tom with Margaret Front: Anne, Vincent and Pierce

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100th Birthday Party Sarah 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

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

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Going to Mass Richie, 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

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Scor na nÓg All-Ireland Champions - 1999 Back: 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 - 1994 The 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

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Back: Ann Small, Paula Spillane, Mary Clohessy, Kathleen Ryan, Eleanor Kelly, Christine Costello and Margaret Kelly Front: Mary Ryan, Frances Kennedy and Nora Delaney

Jimmy Chadwick, Michael Kennedy, Donny Maher, Tom Reid and Christy Donnelly

Francis and Dan Doolin, Ballydaff

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Coursing Club - 1960s Back: 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 Bourke Front: Jimmy Coffey, Willie Treacy, Seamus Hynes, Jack Ryan, Rathmoy, Sean Kenny, Mick Treacy, Donal Meagher and .....

Pheasant Island Pool Tournament Back: Philip Shanahan, Martin Fahy, Christy Reid, Joe Kennedy, John Joe Maher and Barry Ryan Front: John Hogan, Sean Maher, Seamus Hynes and Dinny Reid

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

Borrisoleigh Boys’ School - 1947 Back: Tom Bourke N.T., Frank Kinane, Seamus Collins, Sean Warren, Danny Devitt, Tommy McSherry, Tom Fitzgerald and Tom Lanigan-Ryan Third 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

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Benny Harkin and Niall Cowan

John Kenny, Tom Prior, Bill Bourke and Paddy Murray pictured outside the Marian Hall in 1939 shortly after its construction. Paddy Murray was caretaker of the Hall for many years.

Jack and Chris Costello, Currabaha

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

Between the horses: Jack Wallace In front: Tommy Martin, Jimmy Slattery and Christy Slattery (1952)

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

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Having fun at the new playground - 2004 Teresa Ryan, Tommy Kavanagh, Clare Kavanagh, Rebecca Prior, Niamh Lyons, Aoife Stapleton, Maria Ryan, Rebecca Donnelly and Leah Harkins

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

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

Parish League Back: Liam Gleeson, Thomas Ryan, Conor Gleeson, Denis Kelly (Captain), Conrad Kennedy, John Cummins, Seamus Maher, Albert Kelly and Joseph Carroll Front: Darragh Rabbitte, Barry Walsh, Martin Hennessy, John Paul Ryan, Philip Maher and Sean Ryan

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

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

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

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Maher’s of Upper Cullohill Back: 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 Class Joe 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

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Official Opening of the Playground - June 2004 Anne 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

Cummins Family, Knockakelly Stephen, Joan, Billy, Ailbe, Liam, Anna, John and Mary In front: Ann

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

Rev. Connie Stapleton, Pallas Street and 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.

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Ryan Family, Fantane Back: John Francis, Tom and Paul Front: Marion, Bill and Breda

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

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Shanahan Sisters Tess Groome, Rita Corbett, Josie Kinane and Mary Collins

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

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Dan Breen Cup Maureen Ryan and Nora Delaney - Rathmoy Neighbours

Drama Personified! Tom O’Dwyer

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Lar Smith and Paddy Ryan, Rathcarden

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

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Philip Kenny, Pallas Street and Donny Maher, Greenlawn

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

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Lower Street Willie Bourke, Lower Street and Liam Ryan, Dublin

Shanahan’s of Grange Nell, Bridget, Sr. Elfreida (Kathy), Jim, Nora, Sr. Veronica (Mary), Paddy and Sr. Camillus (Maggie)

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

Gráinne Fahey, Teresa Coffey and Áine Lynch

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Katie, Maria, Sarah Louise and Michelle Costello, Pallas

Lizzie Patterson, Theresa O’Shea and Mary Ryan

Ryan Family, Pallas Lower Back: Mrs. Mary Lee, Tom and Maureen Ryan Front: Michael and Gerard Ryan

Kearney’s in Clifden Jean, Donal, Gerard, Dolores, Francis, Anne, Austin (Jnr.) and Austin (Snr.)

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

Corcorans of Currabaha Back: Hugh, Michael, Joe Front: Breeda, Mrs. Corcoran, Rody and Marcella

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

Connor’s Family, Rathmoy Back: John and Martin Middle: Bill and Johanna (holding Josephine) Front: Mary

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Borrisoleigh Coursing Club Tim Ryan, Mick Collins, Peter Kinane (winner of the Local Stake) and John McGrath

Joseph, Geraldine and John Kenny

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Back: Catherine Harty, Tom Young, Tom Young, Josie Young and John Young Children in front: Michelle and Áine Lynch