The Manager of Circle of Friends, Kay Hogan, was celebrated on her retirement from the Centre, at a function there on Friday July 20. There was a huge turnout of family and friends, along with members of the Board of Management, and staff, to thank Kay for her outstanding work and to wish her well into the future. Kay has a background in nursing and she brought that and so much more to the post at Circle of Friends. She will be a huge loss to the centre and whoever gets the post will have very big boots to fill, as evidenced by the many tributes paid to Kay on Friday. READ NEXT: PICTURES: Tipperary farmer wins TWO prestigious national dairy awards at glitzy ceremony Centre Chair, Tommy O'Brien, was magnanimous in his praise for Kay. "We are here this morning to celebrate your work here and the person that you are. As we grow here and continue to grow, we often look backwards, to two small rooms over the railway, where it all began. That was where we started growing and it has grown to be something big, and bound now to grow even more. "Kay, you have had a huge part in the growth of this Centre. Your contribution has been absolutely phenomenal in so many ways, and just to say thank you so much for all you have done and taken it to this level. "What does it take to do what Kay has done? We think of lots of words associated with Kay; kindness, caring, of course your medical ability, administration, your dedication to the Centre has just gone beyond anything we could ever have expected. You know from the feedback you are getting from everyone how much you are loved and appreciated here. READ NEXT: Elderly Tipperary man jailed for ten years for sexual abuse "One final characteristic is how Kay has led by example, meeting people who have been affected by cancer, and you see Kay at her best when she is working in that sphere. Finally it is worth mentioning the great fun that Kay is, and that is very important when dealing with anyone affected by cancer," concluded Tommy. Amidst tears, Kay used the term ofplaceholder image
The Manager of Circle of Friends, Kay Hogan, was celebrated on her retirement from the Centre, at a function there on Friday July 20. There was a huge turnout of family and friends, along with members of the Board of Management, and staff, to thank Kay for her outstanding work and to wish her well into the future. Kay has a background in nursing and she brought that and so much more to the post at Circle of Friends. She will be a huge loss to the centre and whoever gets the post will have very big boots to fill, as evidenced by the many tributes paid to Kay on Friday. READ NEXT: PICTURES: Tipperary farmer wins TWO prestigious national dairy awards at glitzy ceremony Centre Chair, Tommy O'Brien, was magnanimous in his praise for Kay. "We are here this morning to celebrate your work here and the person that you are. As we grow here and continue to grow, we often look backwards, to two small rooms over the railway, where it all began. That was where we started growing and it has grown to be something big, and bound now to grow even more. "Kay, you have had a huge part in the growth of this Centre. Your contribution has been absolutely phenomenal in so many ways, and just to say thank you so much for all you have done and taken it to this level. "What does it take to do what Kay has done? We think of lots of words associated with Kay; kindness, caring, of course your medical ability, administration, your dedication to the Centre has just gone beyond anything we could ever have expected. You know from the feedback you are getting from everyone how much you are loved and appreciated here. READ NEXT: Elderly Tipperary man jailed for ten years for sexual abuse "One final characteristic is how Kay has led by example, meeting people who have been affected by cancer, and you see Kay at her best when she is working in that sphere. Finally it is worth mentioning the great fun that Kay is, and that is very important when dealing with anyone affected by cancer," concluded Tommy. Amidst tears, Kay used the term of

PICTURES: 'Little acorns grow into big Oak trees,' Kay Hogan retires in Tipperary

By Martin Quinn
Published 21st Jun 2025, 16:33 GMT

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We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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