Friends of Tipperary Football News 10 December 2019
10 Dec 2019The latest Friends of Tipperary Football news with PRO Andy Fogarty
AGM – Friends of Tipperary Football
Last Wednesday night December 4th 2019 at the Horse & Jockey Hotel the Friends of Tipperary Football AGM took place in front of a fine attendance. Secretary Trish Gavin gave a full and comprehensive report on the activities of the ‘’Friends’’ over the past twelve months. Our thanks to Trish on her excellent report and we thank her for her outstanding work as Secretary throughout the year. Treasurer of the ‘’ Friends ‘’ Kevin McLoughlin gave a detailed report on the finances over the past twelve months. Our thanks to Kevin for doing a wonderful job and managing the finances in a very professional manner.
Chairman Michael Power in his final address to convention as Chairman thanked everyone for all their help and assistance over the past five years and paid special tribute to all his fellow officers who served with him during that period, and he also thanked the committee of the ‘’Friends’’. Michael thanked the Football Committee, the County Board and all the management teams and players and everyone who helped out in any way over the past five years. County Chairman John Devane and Football Committee Chairman Barry O Brien addressed the AGM and our thanks to John and Barry. Our thanks also to our great friend Michael Power County Treasurer for attending the meeting.
Due to the five year rule Michael had to step down as Chairman of the ‘’Friends’’. Our thanks to Michael for all the hard work and dedication that he put in as Chairman over the past five years. Michael has done a fantastic job in leading and driving the committee of the Friends of Tipperary Football forward over his term. His dedication, hard work and the professional way he carried out his duties was second to none. The betterment of football in the county was all that interested Michael and that was his main aim. Michael was extremely popular and worked well with the committee, the management and players. Michael is a true gentleman and will be missed by all. Thanks Michael.
The officers elected for 2020 were:
Chairperson: To be appointed at next meeting.
Vice – Chairperson: Helen Hawe
Secretary: Trish Gavin
Treasurer: Kevin McLoughlin
Pro: Andy Fogarty
Michael Power will continue as Chairman in a caretaker’s capacity until a new Chairperson is appointed. Congratulations to all the officers elected on the night.
Membership of the Friends of Tipperary Football – 2020
The tickets for the Membership of the Friends of Tipperary Football for 2020 are now on sale. Ticket can be purchased for €20. Why not join and become a member of the Friends of Tipperary Football or buy a ticket as a gift for someone this Christmas. You can do so by contacting any of the Divisional Coordinators, their contact details are below or by joining on the ‘’Friends ‘’ website at https://www.friendsoftipperaryfootball.com/join.
Trish Gavin – Mid @ 087-6150552
Michael Power – South@ 086-2361954
Kevin Barron – West @ 087-2231353
Joe Hannigan – North@ 087-2566157
You can join and become a member and be in with a chance to win any of the following prizes.
Two All- Ireland Final Football Tickets 2020
Two All- Ireland Final Hurling Tickets 2020
Two Tickets for each Tipperary Senior Football Championship matches 2020
Two All-Ireland Club Final Tickets 2020
Two Allianz Football League Tickets for each Tipperary League match 2020
Plus, all members will receive a Membership Card of the Friends of Tipperary Football with a picture on the back of the card of the Tipperary Team- Bloody Sunday 1920
Sympathy
We extend our condolences to the Hassett family and friends on the death of John J. Hassett, Croke St, Thurles and formerly Ballytarsna and Old Road, Cashel.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam