The first lifeboat to receive an award for bravery for its role in one of Ireland’s most daring sea rescues has been returned to its spiritual home.

NOTED breeders Peter and Marion O’Connell won their eighth Simmental championship of 2006 at Clonmel Show — an outstanding achievement for their Raceview herd at Knoppogue, Mallow, which has also won seven interbreed championships.

Thurles lady Margaret Skehan was elected chairperson of the Tipperary Camogie Board having succeeded outgoing chairperson Noel Hennessy who stood down from the post after a four year stint.