PICTURES: Red carpet for 40th Gala Ball for Tipperary Musical Society

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Celebrating the past and looking forward to the future was the central theme for the 40th Anniversary Gala Ball of Tipperary Musical Society which was held in The Great National Ballykisteen Hotel on Saturday, November 19.

The red carpet was rolled out as the guests arrived to celebrate the society’s milestone. MC for the evening was David Condon, who gave a warm welcome and a touching speech, giving special mention to those who came together 40 years ago to reform the society.

A special mention was given to founding members Michael O’Donoghue, Kieran Hickey and Seamus O’Reilly, who were all in attendance.

The work and dedication of the late Danny Ryan, also a founding member, was acknowledged and all four were thanked sincerely for the immense work that they put into the society over the years.

Chairperson, Cathal O’Donoghue, reminisced about his memories of seeing the society perform in the early days and remembering how exciting performance week was back in the Eighties, and of the new energy that the show brings in the present era. President of AIMS (Association of Irish Musical Society).

Robert Donnelly spoke and thanked the society for inviting him to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Robert said it was so important for local societies to support and help each other wherever possible, and it was a wonderful sight to see neighbouring societies, Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society and St Mary’s Choral Society (Clonmel) in attendance to celebrate with them.

TMS made good use of the event to launch their new logo designed by member Alma Quinn. The impressive new logo which features the Tipperary Town landmark The Clock Tower, was designed to mark the society’s 40th anniversary.

After a sumptuous candle-lit banquet, The Pearly Whites played into the early hours of the morning. It was a very enjoyable occasion and one that is sure to be remembered for the next 40 years!