Remembrance Sunday ceremony, book launches, and busy sporting activity in Cahir

Cahir Social & Historical Society

Join the Society in Cahir House on tomorrow, Thursday, November 12 at 8pm for the official viewing of the new documentary ‘The Foxy Lord’. This project was enabled by funding from Creative Ireland Tipperary and produced by Oliver Fallen of Bailey and Blake Productions. Admission is free and we look forward to sharing this wonderful story with everyone. All are welcome. New memberships and renewals are now open for the coming year and will be accepted on the night. Membership is €20, cash or card accepted.

Cahir Social and Historical Society is also delighted to host a production by ‘The Castle Ensemble" of the one-act drama ’The Bear’ written by Anton Chekov, in the Great Hall of Cahir Castle on Saturday, November 21. This production will be directed by Ethel Reynolds with performances at 2.00pm and 4.00pm on the day. Tickets cost €15 and are available on power-tik.ie or from 086-8372154/085-7555244.

The Cahir Social and Historical Society would like to thank long-standing member Michael Houlihan for sharing the story of his grandfather, William Houlihan, Tipperary Road, Cahir, at this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremony that took place as usual at the War Memorial.

As a soldier in the Leinster Regiment on the Western Front in December 1914, William experienced the week-long Christmas Truce on his section of the frontline. We are also grateful to Leo, a good friend of the Society, who played beautiful versions of "The Last Post" and "Abide With Me" on the trumpet. All members went on to Cahir House Hotel for teas and coffees afterwards where a great chat ensued.

Book Launch

Ardfinnan Author and Illustrator Katie Meaney will launch her debut children’s book, ‘Stevie The Autistic Squirrel’ on next Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Cahir House Hotel. Join them in the Celebratory Launch of storytelling and music at 7pm. Designed for children aged six to eight, the beautifully written and illustrated story celebrates creativity and the power of unique minds. All profits from book sales will be donated to Ancaire, National Learning Network, Clonmel to support its autism outreach services.

Hosted by MC Judith Shorthall, one of Katie’s former teachers at Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, the celebratory evening will feature short extracts from the book, read by Katie, her friend Grace O’Mahony (a primary school teacher) and Katie’s former Special Needs Assistant, Gerardine Hickey. The event will also feature refreshments and musical entertainment by local performers. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Signed copies of Katie’s book will be available for sale at €9.99, the perfect Christmas gift for young readers. Post-launch, copies may be purchased at: Burke’s Foodstore, Ardfinnan, Clonmel Glass and Mirrors, Clonmel, McCarras, Newcastle, Cahir Post Office and Woodview Texaco Service Station, Mitchelstown Road, Cahir.

For more information on the launch night or stockist availability, contact Annette Condon, Media Contact on 087 284 1951.

€25,000 funding

The Cahir Development Association was delighted to announce last week that they have received a further grant of 25k from the CCIF. The focus of the Community Centres Investment Fund 2026 is to support upgrade and enhancement works to existing community centres nationwide. This money will be used to upgrade the chairs, tables, stage curtains, black out blinds and a new sound system in the Community Hall. This upgrade of sound equipment will bring the hall up to a very high standard and soon we will be able to host musicals again. We are thrilled with this news and want to thank Cllr Mairín McGrath for her help in securing this second grant for our much loved Community Hall.

Community Lotto

There was no winner of the Draw that took place last week on Wednesday November 4, 2026. The Draw was witnessed by Marie Casey. The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 16 & 20. There were 4 lucky Dip winners each winning €25 and they were Frances Dillon, Cahir Bingo, Cahir, Breda Buckley, Cahir Day Care Centre, Robert Condon, Mountain Road, Cahir and Pauline O’Donnell, Upper Cahir Abbey. Congratulations to the winners.

The next Lotto Draw will take place on today Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in the Social Welfare Office at 12 noon with results next week. The Jackpot is €2,200 and we wish everyone the best of luck in the Draw. Tickets are available in the Enterprise Centre and in local shops too.

Cahir Park AFC

Cahir Park AFC A Team - on last Sunday, November 8, 2026 our First Team took on Cashel Town FC at home in the Premier League. After a faced paced, highly competitive match the Final score was Cahir Park AFC A 1 V 0 Cashel Town. Our scorer was Darren Sweeney. Well done to the Team, Manager Higgy and Dan & Paddy Management team. Thanks to everyone for the support on the day.

Our thanks go to match sponsor Cahir Credit Union for the continued support.

Cahir Park AFC Youths - on last Saturday, November 7 our Youths were at home to Clonmel Celtic FC in the Clonmel Credit Union Youth Division 1. Final score was

Cahir Park 4, 2 Clonmel Celtic. Our Scorer was Sean Kiely. Well done to the Team and Management. The support was much appreciated.

Cahir Park AFC give a warm welcome back to the Senior Irish Amputee Football Team! - The team have chosen Cahir Park for their November training dates and we were delighted to see them all again last Saturday. The Team were on site from 10 a to-3pm and with only short breathers taken in that time an intensive training session took place. With a Youths game due to take place on our Grass pitch, the participating teams were in awe of the strength and determination shown by the Irish team during training! Welcome back lads, we are proud to have you all here!

The Team will train at Cahir Park again on November 21 before they head off to take part in the EAFF Amputee Football Development Cup in December. Eight nations will take part in the three-day tournament. We will be following our boys in green. And wish the Team and Management the very best of luck!

Thank You Joe Cleary Carpentry! - Cahir Park AFC U11 Boys would like to extend a huge thank you to Joe Cleary Carpentry for the generous sponsorship of new match jerseys and training tops as the squad prepares for next round of the National Cup and next year’s competitive season. For over 20 years, Joe Cleary Carpentry has been working in the Cahir area and now is proud to be in a position to support grassroots sports in Cahir. The boys are delighted to wear the new gear and represent both the club and a local business. The sponsorship is made even more special as a young member of the Cleary family is part of this squad and has come through the academy from the age of six, alongside many of the players on the team. Community support like this is invaluable and helps provide opportunities for young players to learn, develop friendships, build confidence and enjoy the game we all love.

From all the players, parents and coaches at Cahir Park AFC, a big thank you to Joe Cleary Carpentry for your support of local sport and the Cahir community. We wish Joe every success for the future.

Monster Christmas Draw 2026 - Cahir Park AFC Monster Christmas Draw takes place on December 16, 2026 on the same night of the last Cahir Park AFC 50/50 Draw for 2026 and there are some fantastic prizes to be won! Tickets are on sale now from Committee, Coaches and from Staff at Cahir Park AFC and some shops. We will also be selling tickets over 2 days at O’Donnell’s Daybreak Service Station on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 to make sure everyone has their ticket! See poster for more detail of the fantastic prizes! Your support of this fundraising Draw is much appreciated.

Cahir Park 50/50 Draw - Congratulations to Damo Peters who won the Cahir Park AFC 50/50 Draw last Wednesday night. Congratulations Damo! The winning ticket bought online. Enter our weekly 50/50 draw online by scanning the QR code on signs at Cahir Park or by clicking the link on our FB Page to enter with a single week or weekly recurring entry on Wednesday nights at 8pm live with a cash winner every week. Thanks everyone for the continued support. Thank you to all our ticket sellers, all our sponsors and everyone who buys tickets; we truly appreciate your support of our Club. We remind everyone that there is a cash winner every week. Tickets can also be purchased from Committee, online, through local businesses.

Match Fixtures & Results - please see the Cahir Park AFC FB page for match fixtures & Results.

CAHIR GAA CLUB

DRAW THE JOKER - our Joker Draw took place last Sunday in Irwin’s Bar and the Jackpot of €6,200 was not won. Others winners were €100 Tom Marnane, €50 Joe Bray, €50 Maria O’Sullivan online, €30 Garry Hanrahan and €20 to Paul Mullins.

This week’s draw is in the Shamrock Lounge and the Jackpot will be €6,400. Tickets are available in local businesses or from committee members. Thank you for your continued support.

SCÓR NA NÓG (U17) - Scór Na Nóg was held last Friday, November 6. Cahir was well represented at this County Final in Holycross and clubs from North, Mid, South & West came together to battle it out in music, song and dance. South Tipperary was represented by Cahir GAA, in the Quiz, Music and Solo Song, all of them donning their Cahir jerseys! The clubs participants were as follows: Tráth na gCeist (Question Time) Darragh Berry, Ethan Hanrahan, Aaron Fitzgerald & Luke O'Regan. Representing in the Amhránaiocht Aonair (Solo song) is Callum Boles agus Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) with Kara Caplice, Niamh Hyland, Isabelle Hyland & Ethan Hanrahan.

Cahir GAA Club, inclusive of Cahir Camogie and Cahir Ladies Football, were very proud to have the club represented. A fantastic night was had by all who took part. Although results weren't what we had hoped for, that certainly didn't take away from the enjoyment, effort and the great spirit shown by everyone involved. Each one of you represented yourselves and your club with great pride, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. It's not always about bringing home the prize; it's about the experience, the friendships, the memories made and having the courage to get involved. A huge well done goes to everyone that participated. You did yourselves and your club proud, and we couldn't ask for more and remember you are winners for taking part.

DIVISIONAL - Congratulations to Charlie Ahern, who lined out for the South U13 team in the Dom Browne tournament last weekend. The South beat the Mid and the West, with Charlie central in both victories. Maith thú Charlie

Congratulations to Ryan Davis who will be part of the 2027 U15 Tipperary Arrabawn squad. Ryan represented South Tipperary this year in both hurling and football.

Following trials in October, Ryan made the hurling panel and attended the

Tipperary GAA Academy launch at the weekend. Well done Ryan.

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