St. Patricks GAA Club

We extend sympathy to The O’Halloran Family of Corbally on the recent death of their mother the late Mrs. Joan O’Halloran formerly of The Corner Shop Drangan. Joan had built up the Family Business to the major operation it is today, as well as helping many local clubs and organizations. Her late husband Eamon was the mainstay of Drangan Badminton club for many years and helped in no small way to bring it to being one of the top clubs in Co. Tipperary. When St. Patricks GAA Club was founded in 1944 Eamon was one of the first three officers appointed in the club when he was appointed Treasurer and Assistant Secretary with Chairman the late John Holohan and Secretary the late Jimmy Hickey. Eamon won South and Co. Junior football medals in 1953, a feat repeated by Paul in 1991, when Paul also won a South Tipperary Junior Hurling A medal and an Under 21 B Hurling medal. Paul had already won South and Co. Under 21 A Hurling medals when he was one of 5 St. Patricks players who lined out with Mullinahone in 1989. Noel had already won a South Tipperary Junior A Football medal in 1986 while Michael played a prominent part in the revival of Junior Hurling in St, Patricks in the mid-1980s and won a South Tipperary Intermediate Football League with St. Patricks in 1977. The tradition continues with Paul’s son Brian who has pocketed two South Tipperary Junior A Football medals and an under 21 B Football medal as well as two South Tipperary under 19 hurling medals. Noel’s family have not been idle eitherwith Niall lining out with Binn Eadair Juvenile Hurling and football teams as well as playing soccer and Rugby. Niamh was a prominent Hockey player while Aoife played basketball with Killester and captained the Irish under 20 Basketball team. Before opting for basketball at a high level Aoife had excelled at squash, swimming, athletics and tennis. May the soul of Joan O’Halloran rest in peace.