Interested in learning the flute? If you already play the tin whistle and are over 10 years old, this is the perfect opportunity to try the flute for free!

📍 Location: Killea, Templemore
📅 Day: Saturdays
💰 Cost: Free (with a €20 refundable deposit for flute use)
🎶 Trial Period: 4 weeks

We have 4 flutes available for students to use while they decide if they would like to continue learning.

📞 Contact: 087 8119438 for more details.

A fantastic recording took place in the McAuley Centre on Saturday afternoon last as four young local musicians came together to combine their musical talents.
The original Templemore Sessions – The Beginning, was recorded in the same venue in August 2018 and proved very popular. The idea behind the project is to capture local musicians and singers on film and to preserve their talents on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify which will be there for generations to come
The world is advancing at such a pace that CD’s and DVD’s, which were produced for the 2018 recording, are now almost a thing of the past. For that production the band comprised Willie Fogarty (Templemore), Johnny Keegan, Brian Hyde and Anna Mackey ( all Rathdowney) and Dinny Quirke (Roscrea).
Last weekend was the turn of the young guns and Ben Collins, Aoife Kelly, Ciara O’Brien and Niamh Kennedy put on a show that will be remembered for many a day. Those lucky enough to get a seat sat enthralled for three hours as we listened to covers from Dolores Keane, Abba, Aslan, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Dixie Chicks, the Kings of Leon and many more along with beautiful songs from some new Irish Bands such as Ye Vagabonds and Amble.
After the interval we had special appearances from Johnny, Dinny and Willie as we linked the old and the new. And what about Maxi Mooney from Dun Laoghaire who just happened to turn up at rehearsals a week previously and landed himself a gig. His version of Jim McCann’s Easy and Slow was outstanding just as were all the performers who received a standing ovation at the end.
Robert Healy, Noel Maher and Alexa O’Regan manned four camera’s and the fabulous production should be ready for St. Patrick’s Day. While it will be posted on Social Media anyone wishing to receive a CD or DVD can contact Ronan Loughnane on 087-7931721.

Auld Lang Syne – The Finns with Joe and Bríd Barry

The performance took place in Dowlings Pub in Errill, County Laois, a beloved venue for both the Finn family and the Barry family, who have been long-time friends. Pipes and drums have such a distinct sound that fills the heart, and this performance is a prime example of why we love this music.

A huge thank you to Bríd and Joe Barry, and special thanks to Liz and Ned Dowling for allowing us to record and perform in their beautiful pub, situated in the heart of Ireland.

The recording was done by our friend Eddie Kavanagh Photography and edited by Ciaran. We hope this piece brings a little extra joy to your new year celebrations.

Happy New Year to everyone, and a big thank you to our incredible fans who continue to support us. We’re so grateful for all the love, and we can’t wait to bring you more music in 2024!

On Sunday, the Grade D team travelled to NUIG Galway to compete for the All Ireland Club Title, and what a performance it was. The team faced some tough competition but came out victorious in the end, bringing the title back to Templemore.

Match Highlights:

• First Round: Templemore faced GLTC Galway, winning 5-2 after some hard-fought games.
• Second Round: GLTC Galway played Baltinglass from Wicklow, with the Wicklow team also securing a 5-2 victory.
• This set the stage for a thrilling final match between Templemore and Baltinglass.

The Final:

• After playing both doubles and singles, the score was tied at 2-2. It all came down to the mixed doubles.
• Templemore won the first mixed doubles match after a nail-biting 3-set game, and then, in another exciting 3-set battle, they secured the win and were crowned Grade D Club Champions!

The final score was 4-2, and Templemore returned home with the cup after an exciting and successful day of badminton.

Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and supporters who made this achievement possible. Templemore Badminton Club has truly made Tipperary proud!

With membership of 288 we are the largest club in Tipperary. We have at least 1 team in all categories from U8s through to junior and senior ladies. Over time the club competed at the highest level in all age groups and have the honour of being A champions at U12, U14, U16 and U21.

The club continues to have great representation at county level, and we were very proud when our own Maria Curley was selected as captain of Tipperary Ladies Senior Football team for 2022. Templemore has always been represented on Tipperary County executive and currently Templemore’s Michael Towey holds the position of county chairman.

The club was named after Joseph Kevin Bracken who was a local stonemason in Templemore in the late nineteenth/early twentieth century. Bracken was a founder member of the GAA having been present at Hayes Hotel in November 1884. He was the first Chairman of Tipperary County Board and also served as Vice-President of the GAA. His son Brendan was a member of the British Parliament and served as Minister for Information under Winston Churchill from 1941-1945.

The club caters for juveniles beginning at U-5 level and field teams in both codes all the way through to adult level. The club would generally have around 500 members. JK Brackens also has a very active Scor community who showcase the many cultural aspects of the GAA.

The club has grounds in the Town Park in Templemore and at Graffin in Clonmore. Brackens began as an Intermediate club and by 1998 had progressed to Senior level in both codes. 2022 marks their 25th consecutive year as a dual Senior club.

The club have won many divisional and county titles since its inception culminating with their first Mid Tipperary Senior hurling title in 2022. Eamonn Corcoran, Kevin Mulryan, Sean Collum, David Bourke, Aidan Doyle, Ray Doyle, Shane Bourke, Colin O’Riordan, Alan O’Riordan, Fearghal McDonnell, Tom Murphy, Lyndon Fairbrother, Paddy Cadell, Andrew Ormond and Jamie Ormond have all achieved notable success with Tipperary while many others have worn the Blue and Gold with distinction.

John Costigan served as the clubs first Chairman before going on to serve as County Chairman from 2006-2008. JK Brackens won the Mid Tipperary Intermediate Club of the Year in 1992, 1993 and 1997 while they claimed the Senior award in 2017.

Exciting renovations and retrofitting took place at the JK Brackens Club House in February of 2020. Funded by the SEAI and project managed by Tippeary Energy Agency the roof was upgraded with an insulated trapezoidal roof, floor insulation, Heat recovery, Air conditioning (Heating & Cooling), Air to water Heat pump (hot water for showers) LED lighting, new windows and doors were all fitted by SOLA, Templemore’s own retrofitting company. The new measures resulted in savings of 7,295kWh per year or €495 per year. As a result of the upgrades, the club now have the luxury of a warm, bright, and comfortable clubhouse which they can use for various meetings and events going forward.

JK Brackens – moving with the times!

Fr Domonic was then called on to offer his blessing to the club and all who attended and to past members who could not be here for this memorable occasion.  Captain Dinny Maher concluded in mentioning that in-excess of 28 pennants have been won by the club over the past 50 years, from the first Pennant won by the ladies in 1987 right up to date Templemore Golf Club has competed at the highest level and that is a great source of pride to every member of this club.  The proceedings concluded with a reception in the club house for all.

How much does it cost to use the track ?

€2 per evening
€10 per month
€50 per year for Adults
€30 per year for Juveniles ( €50 if u have 2 kids )
€120 for family membership.

Further details available in clubhouse

Who can join the Athletic Club?

Any person aged 7 or older
Children and teenagers train on Monday’s and Wednesday’s between 6 and 8pm
Juniors, Seniors and Masters have squad training at 8 on Tuesday’s.

Fit 4 Life – What is it?

Fit 4 Life is an Athletics Association of Ireland initiative run by volunteers and its aim is to promote activity and healthy lifestyle among its members. It is strictly non-competitive.
Each session includes a warm-up, loosen up, program, cool down, stretch and a cuppa.

Where and When?

Every Thursday night on the track at 8pm.
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