PICTURE: Tipperary man's fundraiser for Circle of Friends in the United States

Norbert Hennessy at the Tipperary Hurling Club of NY Annual Dinner Dance with a cheque for €2,441, which was the sum raised in a birthday fundraiser for Circle of Friends

placeholder image — Norbert Hennessy at the Tipperary Hurling Club of NY Annual Dinner Dance with a cheque for €2,441, which was the sum raised in a birthday fundraiser for Circle of Friends

Brilliant!

Tipperary folk in New York gathered for a great celebratory event on Saturday, December 3, for the Tipperary Hurling Club of NY Annual Dinner Dance.

The annual event took place in the Lake Isle Country Club, Eastchester.

The guest of honour on the night was Roger Slattery (Hollyford). Presentations were made to Tipperary man of the year- Toby Kavanagh, Senior Hurler of the Year – Darragh Peters and Junior Hurler of the Year – Eoghan Hurley.

Special guests for the occasion were Tipperary Minor hurling manager James Woodlock and team captain Sam O’Farrell.

It was also a special night for Norbert Hennessy, formerly of Shronell, Lattin. Norbert is a former Chairman of Tipperary Hurling Club in NY living stateside 50 years this year. He is also a cancer survivor and has a special grá for Circle of Friends Cancer Support Service in Tipperary Town. This year for his birthday he organised a fundraiser with all funds raised going to Circle of Friends.

At the Dinner Dance, Norbert was proud to announce that his initiative had raised the fantastic sum of €2,441. For the announcement Norbert was joined by James Woodlock, winning manager of the Tipperary minor hurling team with the Irish Press Cup.

A message was received from Kay Hogan, Manager of Circle of Friends, thanking Norbert for his support.

“We are truly grateful to receive such a fantastic amount of money which goes directly to funding day to day running costs of Circle of Friends. This funding will assist in the provision of support services for all who are going through their cancer journey and and support families and friends in the catchment area of west Tipperary, east Limerick and north Cork. Well done Norbert and regards and best wishes to you and all your family, and all who supported your fundraiser,” said Kay.

Norbert is a Tipp man through and through and a great supporter of many different causes and an influential Tipperary figure in New York GAA. Well done to Norbert on this initiative.