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The first paid-up members of the Premier Gub attendmg thc launch of the Horse and Jockey Hotel on May 10. Prom left Michael Fenton (president. Tippcrary Associotion in Dublin) who launched the Premier Gub; Michael and Hilary Power. Birdhill; Pat and Mary 0’Donncll, Gonmel and Cerry Kelly, Thurles.

The Premier Club was launched this year to provide alternative finance to support:

•    The continuous development of intercoun-ty teams

•    The promotion of hurling and football •The coaching of hurling and football at juve-

nile level

Benefits for Members include:

•    Team news immediately when announced by text/e-mail

•    lnvites to special functions involving team management and players.

•    2 passes for entry to all Tipperary Co. Board Club games

•    10% discount on Golf Classics/Corporate Lunches/Tipp GAA Shop

•    Right to purchase 2 tickets for Tipperary All-ticket matches.

•    Receive merchandise with Premier Club Logo inc. Sweater, Polo Shirt, Umbrella, Cap, Key Ring, Pen. and Lapel badge.

The following is a list of some of those members who joined the Premier Club in its inau-gural year.

(others wish to remain anonymous)

I Pat OConnor, Clonmel; 2 James 0'Hanra-han, Dublin; 3 Michael Morrissey, Clonmel; 4 Matthew Cahill.Thurles; 5 Michael Power. Birdhill; 6 Michael Blanchfield. Mooncoin; 7 John Joe Morrissey, Cashel; 8 Gerard Kelly. Thurles; 9 Jerry Harrington. Fethard; 10 Eamonn Kelly. Kil-dangan; I I Gerard Ryan. Portumna; 12 John Lynch. London; 13 Michael Fenton. Dublin; 14 Augustine Carey. Nenagh; 15 Pat Creed Dublin; 16 John Kelly, Cahir; 17 Joe Hannigan. Kilbar-ron; 18 P.J. 0’Brien, Nenagh; 19 Jim Butler. Tem-pletuohy; 20 Liam OGorman, Ardfinnan

New members are always welcome at an Annual Premium of € 1.000.

Contact County Secretary, Tim Floyd at Lar na Pśirce.Thurles (087 2591747)

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