All of this week’s club news, including the details of the up-coming Clean Ireland Recycling county senior hurling semi-final replay between Nenagh Éire Óg and Kildangan at Semple Stadium, Thurles.
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A big week for the Blues as the Éire Óg senior hurlers countdown to Sunday’s county semi-final and our minor hurlers collect a seventh successive north Tipp title in Cloughjordan.
SENIOR
Senior: The Nenagh Éire Óg senior hurlers, led by team captain Noel Maloney, would appreciate your support in Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday evening, September 29th when the Blues take on Kildangan in a Clean Ireland Recycling County Senior Hurling Semi-Final (throw-in 5pm). This game will be preceded by the clash of Loughmore-Castleiney & Borris-Ileigh in their corresponding semi-final (throw-in 3.30pm). The lads have worked incredibly hard this year to represent themselves, their family and their town to the very best of their ability. So, we hope to see you all Semple Stadium!
Minor: On Sunday evening last our minor hurlers completed a seven in-a-row of north titles when they defeated Toomevara after extra time in Cloughjordan. After the sides finished level at 2-14 each Éire Óg got the upper hand in extra-time to win by 4-22 to 3-20. Well done to the panel of players and the management team. The west champions will provide the opposition in the county semi-final. The time, venue and date for that fixture will be confirmed in due course. For a full report on Sunday evening’s dramatic win over Toomevara please click here.
DR HARTY CUP
Nenagh CBS get their 2013-14 Dr Harty Cup campaign underway this week with a number of Éire Óg players expected to feature. On Wednesday, September 25th Nenagh CBS face Midleton CBS in Charleville at 1.30pm. Midleton CBS knocked Nenagh CBS out of the competition last year. So, your support would be appreciated. Nenagh CBS’ remaining group games are against Blackwater Community School (October 23rd), Rochestown (November 6th) & Dungarvan CBS (November 20th). The quarter-finals are scheduled to take place on January 15th, the semi-finals on February 1st and the final on February 23rd. Despite winning the 2012 All-Ireland A Colleges title Nenagh CBS have never won the Harty Cup.
CAMOGIE
Under-10: Our under-10 team had a fantastic challenge game last week against Ballina. Thanks very much to Ballina for playing us. The girls also played in a blitz in Puckane last Saturday against Portroe, Silvermines and the hosts Kildangan. It was an excellent day out and thanks to Kildangan for their hospitality.
Under-12C: Our under-12C team played Lorrha-Dorrha last Saturday and unfortunately came up short against a very good side.
Under-12A: The under-12A side played Kilruane on Monday in Nenagh.
Under-14: The under-14 girls were beaten by Lorrha-Dorrha by four points last Tuesday, but made up for this result defeating Shannon Rovers last Friday by the minimum of margins.
Juniors: The juniors are playing Knockavilla Kickhams in their final group game of the championship on Sunday in Dundrum at 12 noon.
Best Wishes: The Camogie club would like to wish the senior hurlers and management team the very best in their county semi-final this weekend against neighbours Kildangan.
JUVENILE
Under-8: Our under-8 blitz was a roaring success last Saturday morning with the weather helping out in a big way. The team management would like to thank all the lads, our own and visitors, for a great mornings hurling with games against Sixmilebridge, Ahane and Toomevara. Thanks to the parents for the refreshments and to the juvenile club for providing meals for all.
Under-10: More challenge matches are being planned. Further information will be available from the management team later this week.
Under-16: The under-16 hurlers bowed out of the championship with honour on Saturday after losing a semi-final replay against Newport by a single point following over 140 minutes of hurling. This squad showed tremendous character and resilience throughout the year, and won huge respect for the way they represented themselves, their families, Nenagh Éire Óg and their town. This summer will stand to them as under-16s and minors over the next two years as there is huge potential in this team. We would like to thank the parents and families of the squad for all the help and support provided. The full-time score in the semi-final replay was: Nenagh Éire Óg 2-19 Newport Gaels 4-14. The juvenile club would also like to thank the management team of Michael Grey, Paudie Gleeson and Christy McLoughlin for all their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the year.
Thurles: The juvenile club are look forward to seeing all the boys in Thurles on Sunday for the senior county semi-final. Wear your jerseys proudly lads and support your club!
HANDBALL
There will be a registration night for Nenagh Handball Club on Thursday, September 26th at 8pm in the Éire Óg complex. New members welcome. Membership is free for all Nenagh Éire Óg members and is €20 for all others with a maximum of €30 per family.
We wish the best of luck to Sinéad Meagher in her All-Ireland final on Sunday in Garryhill, Co. Carlow and to Eamon Spillane and Gerry Foley as they compete in the Emerald Masters All-Ireland final in Ballina (Tipperary) on Saturday at 3pm against a Galway pairing.
CLUB NEWSLETTER
Our September edition is due out on the 30th of this month. We ask all managers of the Camogie teams to please submit photographs and reviews of how their respective teams have done so far this year. If anyone has anything that they would like to include in the newsletter please email eireognenagh@gmail.com.
The August edition of the club newsletter is now available. Thanks again to the club communications sub-committee and especially to Catherine McTiernan for pulling all the information together. Click here for the August edition of the club newsletter.
We are always looking for people to contribute to the newsletter. So, if you have any news, articles, photographs or anything else that might be of interest please email eireognenagh@gmail.com.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
Another dramatic week for the Blues with the seniors battling their way into the county semi-finals, the under-13s collecting the north Tipperary plate and the under-16s going to a replay!
SENIOR
Senior: On Saturday afternoon last in Templemore our senior hurlers defeated Drom & Inch by the narrowest of margins to reach the semi-finals of the Clean Ireland Recycling county senior hurling championship – final score: 1-15 to 2-11. For a report on Saturday’s game please click here.
The draw for the semi-finals took place Monday evening and pits Nenagh Éire Óg against the winner of the quarter-final replay between Kildangan and Clonoulty-Rossmore (that replay is scheduled to take place on Saturday at 4pm in Dolla). On the other side of the draw Borris-Ileigh face Loughmore-Castleiney. Both semi-finals will take place on Sunday, September 29th with the expectation being that both games will take place in Semple Stadium, Thurles.
Minor A: Our minor hurlers take on Toomevara in the north final this weekend. See fixtures for details.
Under-21: Preparations are underway for the forthcoming north Tipperary under-21A hurling championship – a competition Éire Óg has not won since 1994. Ger Tucker will manage the fortunes of our under-21 hurlers this year. Eight teams take part in the championship which will be run on a knock-out & loser’s group basis. This coming weekend Borris-Ileigh face Burgess while Kilruane MacDonagh’s take on Roscrea. Meanwhile Lorrha will face Toomevara and Nenagh Éire Óg will take on Kildangan in the remaining opening round of games. Fixture details to be confirmed.
Congratulations: Congratulations and best wishes to former Éire Óg hurler Willie Bolger who has been named on the Western Australian state hurling team and will play in the All-Australian finals in two weeks’ time.
CAMOGIE
Under-13: The under-13 girls won their semi-final in the league against Newport and have qualified for a place in the final against Ballina. In what was a busy week for them they also made the trip to Templeogue to play in the St Jude’s All-Ireland seven-a-side competition. They were beaten in the quarter-finals by Galway side Sarsfields New Inn. The girls had a great day out and were warmly welcomed and treated by St Jude’s. We wish to thank everyone involved for the great day out and the generous and kind way that we were treated.
Under-14: The under-14C team are playing their first game of the league this Tuesday against Lorrha-Dorrha in Lorrha.
Tipperary Under-14: The Tipperary under-14 teams played in a blitz in Dublin over the weekend. Managed by Martin Ryan we had fourteen girls on the three panels. Well done girls and keep up the great work.
Sympathy: We extend our sympathies to the family of the late Frank Manning following his passing recently.
JUVENILE
Under-8: Our under-8 teams will welcome Ahane, Sixmilebridge and Toomevara to a blitz in Nenagh next Saturday, September 21st – more details available from the team management.
Under-10: Thanks to Kildangan for hosting an under-10 challenge match on Wednesday evening last. It was a great game boys! Keep up the good work!
Under-13: Well done to our under-13 hurlers who won the North Tipperary Plate on Friday last with a victory over neighbours Toomevara. In a competitive game of hurling Éire Óg led at the break by 1-2 to 0-4 with the goal coming from the stick of Seán Shanahan. The Blues dominated the second half with a second goal from Seán Phelan sealing the victory on a scoreline of 2-9 to 0-5. Panel: Scott O’Brien, Liam Heffernan, Rory O’Donovan, Mark Carey, Fiachra Starr, Evan Murphy, Gavin Dooley, Cian O’Farrell (0-1), Conor Hennessy, Daniel Molamphy (0-1), Barry Coffey (0-6), Seán Phelan (1-1), Stevie Hallinan, Seán Shanahan (1-0), Luke O’Carroll, Conor Sullivan, Brendan Long, Conor Malone & Cian Griffin. The team and management send best wishes to Mark Carey for a speedy recovery from an injury picked up during the game.
Under-16: The Nenagh Éire Óg under-16A hurlers drew their north semi-final (AET) against Newport in Dolla on Monday evening – 2-12 apiece. Replay TBC. In their corresponding semi-final Kilruane MacDonagh’s beat Roscrea 3-9 to 2-4.
Tipperary: Well done to Mark O’Farrell and Jake Morris who played in the Sonny Walsh Cup in Waterford for the Tipperary under-14B team. They were beaten by eventual winners Kilkenny in the semi-final by a point. Also well done to Anthony Walsh who played with Tipperary under-16B team which reached the final of their respective competition only to lose to Cork.
HANDBALL
Congratulations to Sinéad Meagher on her semi-final victory in Tyrone at the weekend. She now plays in her first All-Ireland final in two weeks’ time against Holly Hynes of Wexford in the 60×30 girls under-14 singles. Hard luck to Eamon Spillane who was defeated in his All-Ireland match in Carlow on Sunday. He is not out of the running for medals yet though as he has another All-Ireland final in two weeks’ time in the 60×30 Diamond Masters Doubles.
Nenagh Handball Club will hold a meeting at 8pm on Thursday, September 19th at the Nenagh Éire Óg complex for all players, parents and anybody interested in taking up handball. The club would especially welcome anyone who would have some time to help out in any way.
CLUB NEWSLETTER
Our September edition is due out on the 30th of this month. We ask all managers of the Camogie teams to please submit photographs and reviews of how their respective teams have done so far this year. If anyone has anything that they would like to include in the newsletter please email eireognenagh@gmail.com.
The August edition of the club newsletter is now available. Thanks again to the club communications sub-committee and especially to Catherine McTiernan for pulling all the information together. Click here for the August edition of the club newsletter.
We are always looking for people to contribute to the newsletter. So, if you have any news, articles, photographs or anything else that might be of interest please email eireognenagh@gmail.com.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
The countdown is well and truly on for Saturday’s Clean Ireland Recycling county senior hurling quarter-final against 2012 champions Drom & Inch in Templemore. Read on for this week’s notes.
SENIOR
Senior Hurling Championship: Following Saturday evening’s draw the Blues will face Drom & Inch on Saturday, September 14th at 4.30pm in Templemore in the Clean Ireland Recycling County Senior Hurling Quarter-Finals. The game will be preceded by the quarter-final clash between Killenaule and Loughmore-Castleiney at 3pm. Meanwhile on Sunday afternoon in The Ragg Kildangan face Clonoulty-Rossmore (2pm) and Éire Óg Annacarty take on Borris-Ileigh (3.30pm). Drom & Inch will enter the game as red-hot favourites. Teddy Kennedy’s men won the county title as recently as 2012 and lost last year’s final against Thurles Sarsfields. The forthcoming quarter-final will represent the Blues’ 17th appearance in the last eight (Éire Óg have won nine of their quarter-final appearances to date and lost seven – Éire Óg made their first appearance in the quarter-finals in 1982 and their most recent in 2011).
Junior A Hurling Championship: On Saturday evening last in Puckane our junior A hurlers were defeated in the semi-final of the championship by Knockshegowna. Éire Óg made a positive start and led by three points at half-time with goals from Paul Ryan and Conor Kirwan. Knockshegowna stormed into the second half with three goals of their own and ran out four-point winners on a score line of 3-11 to 2-10. The club would like to thank the management and players for their efforts throughout the year with the league final victory the highlight of the year. For a full report on this semi-final please click here.
Minor A Hurling Championship: Our minor hurlers will play Toomevara in this year’s north final. This game will take place in the coming weeks. Fixture details to be confirmed.
CAMOGIE
Under-10: The under-10 team are playing Kildangan at 6pm on Wednesday.
Under-13: The under-13s had a great win over Éire Óg Annacarty on Friday last in the league. They are due to play Newport on Wednesday evening in the semi-final in the Ragg at 6.30pm. They are also due to play in the St Jude’s, Templeogue seven-a-side tournament this Saturday in Dublin.
Under-14C: Under-14s are due to play Portroe Friday evening in the league in Portroe.
Under-12: The under-12s took part in a blitz at the weekend in Borrisoleigh. They played four games, winning two and drawing the other two. Thanks to the organisers of the blitz, the girls had a great day out.
Minor: Our minor team beat Clonoulty-Rossmore in Clonoulty in their final group game on Tuesday last 4-15 to 0-10. This completes the group stage of the competition and we have finished top and have qualified for the county semi-finals.
Junior: Our Junior team played Moneygall on Saturday last in their opening game in the championship. The team enjoyed a comfortable win on a scoreline of 7-15 to 0-1. Éire Óg are due to play Knockavilla Kickhams on September 29th in Dundrum in their next outing.
JUVENILE
Under-6, Under-8 & Under-10: Training continues on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Under-12: Training is on Saturdays only for the month of September.
Under-16: The under-16A championship semi-final is scheduled to take place on Monday, September16th where we will play the winners of Newport v Ballina. For further details keep an eye on our Twitter feed, please check www.nenagheireog.com or the Nenagh Éire Óg Facebook page.
Congratulations: Congratulations to Anthony Walsh who was a member of the Tipperary under-16B team which made it to the All-Ireland final recently but lost to Cork in recent weeks. Our congratulations also go to under-14s Mark Farrell and Jake Morris who played on the Tipperary under-14B team which was beaten by eventual champions Kilkenny in the semi-final of the Sonny Walsh Cup in Waterford recently.
HANDBALL
We wish the best of luck to Eamon Spillane who will take on Louth opposition in the 60×30 Emerald Masters All-Ireland Final next Saturday in Carlow. Good luck also to Sinéad meagher who competes in the under-14 singles 60×30 All-Ireland semi-final in Tyrone next weekend. Congratulations to Aaron Hogan and Eoin Meagher who won the section two Paddy Kelly Memorial Tournament in Lahorna last weekend.
FAMILY FUN DAY
The Family Fun Day was great success with everyone have great fun, food and some amazing dancing was witnessed on the dance floor. No one in the club knew Shane Connelly and Denise Morris could ‘boogie’ like that. Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a great success.
CLUB NEWSLETTER
The August edition of the club newsletter is now available. Thanks again to the club communications sub-committee and especially to Catherine McTiernan for pulling all the information together. Click here for the August edition of the club newsletter.
We are always looking for people to contribute to the newsletter. So, if you have any news, articles, photographs or anything else that might be of interest please email eireognenagh@gmail.com
‘Gathering’ and Family Fun Day.
NENAGH SPORT UNITES FOR SHANE DELANEY
Nenagh man, Shane Delaney, had an accident earlier this year in Australia and suffered damage to his spinal cord leaving him paralysed from the chest down. After having surgery in Australia Shane returned to Ireland near the end of June and has been working hard at his rehabilitation in Dun Laoghaire for the past few weeks. He is extremely positive and mentally strong and has been an inspiration to our whole community.
Shane and his family have strong links to the Nenagh Éire Óg club with both himself and his brothers, David and Liam, representing the club at juvenile level and remaining strong supporters throughout. Nenagh Éire Óg has joined together with Nenagh Ormond RFC, Nenagh AFC and Nenagh Celtic to organise a huge fundraising event for Shane on Sunday, September 14th. Tickets for the event are priced at €20 each, are now on sale for this event and are available from club officers and committee members. Please support this very worthy event!
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
Another hectic week for the club with plenty of ups and downs – well done to the Éire Óg minor A hurlers who qualified for the north final against Toome.
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Club’s Eimear Meagher won the under-13 singles while her sister Sinéad won the under-14 singles. Sinéad Meagher is pictured fourth from the left in the back row of the above photograph while
Eimear Meagher is pictured first on the right-hand side in the back row.
SENIOR
County Senior Hurling League: Our senior hurlers were defeated by Burgess in the replayed Fr Fogarty Cup final on Sunday afternoon last in Toomevara – the final score was: 1-14 to 1-19. Click here for the match report.
Clean Ireland Recycling County Senior Hurling Championship: Nenagh Éire Óg and Loughmore-Castleiney qualified for the county senior hurling championship quarter-finals with recent wins over Silvermines and Roscrea respectively. The forthcoming quarter-final will represent the Blues’ 17th appearance in the last eight (Éire Óg have won nine of their quarter-finals to date and lost seven – Éire Óg made their first appearance in the quarter-finals in 1982 and their last in 2011). Éire Óg’s opposition in the quarter-finals will be known this weekend following a draw which we expect to made on Saturday evening in Holycross following the last two games in round four of the senior championship: Borris-Ileigh v Carrick Swan (2.30pm) and Toomevara play Clonoulty-Rossmore at 4.30pm. Éire Óg will face one of the seeded divisional champions – Kildangan (north), Killenaule (south), Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill (west) or Drom & Inch (mid).
Minor A Hurling: On Monday evening our minor hurlers saw off Borris-Ileigh (1-20 to 0-9) in the semi-final of the Ger Gavin North Tipperary minor A hurling championships in Dolla. In their respective semi-final Toomevara enjoyed a highly-impressive 1-19 to 1-10 win over Roscrea. The date, time and venue for this final is yet to be confirmed.
JUVENILE
Under-6: Both under-6 teams hosted their Roscrea counterparts in Nenagh on Saturday morning. Great fun was had by all.
Under-8: Our under-8 hurlers brought the Jack Ryan Cup home to Nenagh from Roscrea for the first time in four years last Saturday morning in what was a great day of hurling for all the teams involved. Our boys put in super performances and it was great to see how much they have all improved since the year started. Keep up the good work lads. Our thanks to Roscrea for another well run tournament and to all the parents who travelled for their continued support.
Under-10: Training continues on Wednesdays at 5.15pm and Saturdays at 11.15am. There will be challenge matches soon.
Under-12: The under-12 group one and four hurling teams welcomed Ferbane/Belmont to McDonagh Park for two competitive challenge games last Saturday. We look forward to travelling back to the Faithful County in a couple of weeks for a return fixture. With all the boys back to school this week; training will continue on Saturdays only for the month of September.
Under-14: Our under-14 hurlers put in a spirited display from first to last whistle in the north Tipperary under-14A hurling final on Wednesday last in Cloughjordan, but unfortunately fell short in the end to a strong Roscrea team. It has been a super season of sport for these great lads, winning the north football final and reaching the north hurling final. Our thanks go to manager David Minogue, Donie O’Brien and Mike Hallinan for all their hard work and to the boys themselves for the huge effort they put in all year. We wish Roscrea all the best in their county semi-final. To read a report on the heroic efforts of our under-14s please click here.
Under-16: The under-16 hurlers are through to the semi-finals of the north championship where they will play the winner of Newport versus Ballina on Monday, September 16th.
HANDBALL
Congratulations to Nenagh’s Eamon Spillane and partner Gerry Foley (Ballinahinch) on reaching the All-Ireland Final of the Emerald Masters competition when they beat the Ulster champions in Cavan on Saturday. Well done also to Cameron Spillane on being part of the Tipperary under-12/13 team which won the Munster championship in Limerick last weekend. In more good news for the club doubles partners Aaron Hogan and Eoin Meagher are through to the final of the Paddy Kelly (Lahorna) Memorial Tournament which should be played next
week. Best of luck lads.
The Munster juvenile handball finals were played over the last two weeks. Nenagh’s Eimear Meagher won the under-13 singles while her sister Sinead won the under-14 singles. The combination of Jerry Foley (Ballinahinch) and Eamonn Spillane (Nenagh) won the Emerald Master B Doubles. Nenagh’s Eamonn Spillane also won the Diamond Master B Singles.
CAMOGIE
Under-8: Our under-8 team are training away and parents should contact mentors for details
Under-10: Our under-10 team played in the Maura Walsh Blitz in Dundrum two weeks ago and reached the semi-finals. It was a fantastic day out and was enjoyed by all the players. Thanks to Dundrum for hosting the tournament. The girls played in another fantastic blitz last Saturday in The Ragg and also played Newport in a game on Monday last.
Minor: Our minors play Clonoulty-Rossmore away on Tuesday in the championship.
Junior B: Our juniors are playing Moneygall on Saturday at 4pm in Moneygall in the championship. We wish them the very best of luck.
Skirts: Club skirts at the subsidised cost of €10 are available from Denise Morris.
Bereavement: We extend our sympathies to Louise Hickey and her family following the death of her aunt.
CLUB NEWSLETTER
The August edition of the club newsletter is now available. Thanks again to the club communications sub-committee and especially to Catherine McTiernan for pulling all the information together. Click here for the August edition of the club newsletter.
We are always looking for people to contribute to the newsletter. So, if you have any news, articles, photographs or anything else that might be of interest please email eireognenagh@gmail.com
CLOTHING RECYCLING DRIVE
A clothing recycling drive in aid of the Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club took place on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this hugely successful event.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Nenagh Éire Óg are proud to host a 2013 ‘Gathering’ event on Sunday, September 8th (2-6pm) with all proceeds going to the Shane Delaney Trust. Entry is free and we have something for all the family with face-painting, outdoor games and lots of activities for the younger kids and live music with super band Outa Diesel. We will also be showing the All-Ireland hurling final on a giant screen. So, come and watch the match and enjoy the craic. Free refreshments will be served throughout the day and all are welcome.
NENAGH SPORT UNITES FOR SHANE DELANEY
Nenagh man, Shane Delaney, had an accident earlier this year in Australia and suffered damage to his spinal cord leaving him paralysed from the chest down. After having surgery in Australia Shane returned to Ireland near the end of June and has been working hard at his rehabilitation in Dun Laoghaire for the past few weeks. He is extremely positive and mentally strong and has been an inspiration to our whole community.
Shane and his family have strong links to the Nenagh Éire Óg club with both himself and his brothers, David and Liam, representing the club at juvenile level and remaining strong supporters throughout. Nenagh Éire Óg has joined together with Nenagh Ormond RFC, Nenagh AFC and Nenagh Celtic to organise a huge fundraising event for Shane on Sunday, September 14th. Tickets for the event are priced at €20 each, are now on sale for this event and are available from club officers and committee members. Please support this very worthy event!
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
Please support our under-14A hurlers who take on Roscrea in the north final on Wednesday, August 28th in MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan (throw-in 6.30pm). Come on out and support the Blues!
SENIOR
Senior: Our senior hurlers recorded a comfortable win over Silvermines in round four of the championship on Saturday evening last. The Blues now progress to the quarter-final stage where we play one of the divisional winners – final score: 1-21 to 0-8. The quarter-final draw will take place in two weeks’ time with the quarter-finals scheduled to take place on the week-ending September 14th-15th.
Éire Óg join divisional champions Kildangan (north), Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill (west), Drom & Inch (mid) and Killenaule (south) in the last eight. Loughmore-Castleiney beat Roscrea (0-21 to 2-11) in the fourth round of the county championship on Saturday evening while there are two remaining games in round four (Borris-Ileigh v Carrick & Toomevara v Clonoulty-Rossmore). In the quarter-finals the divisional champions will be seeded.
Junior A: Our junior A team completed the group stage of their championship on Friday evening last with a 2-19 to 3-9 victory over Moneygall. As a result Éire Óg topped their group and progress straight to the semi-finals. The semi-final opposition should be known later this week. On Friday Toomevara face Kildangan in one quarter-final while on Sunday Knockshegowna take on Kilruane MacDonagh’s.
Minor A: Our minor hurlers have completed the group stage of their championship following last week’s win over Kildangan. The semi-final opposition should be known later this week – depending on result of the Roscrea-Kildangan game this week Éire Óg could face Borris-Ileigh, Newport Gaels or Kildangan at the semi-final stage. Toomevara finished second in the group and will play third-placed Roscrea in their respective semi-final.
Hard Luck: We extend our commiserations to former Éire Óg stalwart John Flannery who was a member of the Shannon Rovers panel which lost the north Tipperary intermediate hurling final to Ballina on Sunday evening.
Thanks: Unfortunately the Nenagh Éire Óg junior B team has been withdrawn from the championship. The club would like to thank manager Derek Lillis and all the players for their fantastic efforts this year.
JUVENILE
Under-14: Our under-14 team defeated Toomevara on Thursday evening last in the north semi-final – the final score was 3-9 to 2-9. Our boys now qualify for the north final against Roscrea. This game takes place on Wednesday, August 28th at 6.30pm in MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan. Please come out and support the team. Also, best wishes to Jake Morris and Mark O’Farrell who travel to Waterford with the Tipperary under-14 team which will participate in the Tony Forristal tournament on Saturday, August 31st.
The Nenagh Éire Óg under-14A hurlers who beat Toomevara on Thursday evening last: Scott O’Brien, Fiachra Starr, Evan Murphy, Ethan O’Brien, Conor Bonnar, Jake Morris, Mark Carey, Peter Folen, Mark O’Farrell, Barry Coffey, Killian Malone, Daniel O’Donovan, Daniel Molamphy, Conor McCarthy, Seánie McTiernan. Subs: Fiachra Carey for Carey, Shane Flynn for Molamphy.
Under-8: The under-8 team welcomed Borris-Ileigh to Nenagh for a fun and entertaining challenge match on Saturday morning. A great time was had by all.
Under-10: Our thanks to the Silvermines club for hosting an under-10 challenge match on Thursday last. There will be a slight change in training times this Wednesday to enable the boys to go to the under-14 north final. Training will be from 5pm to 6pm.
Under-16: The re-scheduled Roscrea fixture will not now go ahead and Nenagh have been handed a walk-over. There is still the final league match against Kilruane to be played with no date set as yet.
Recycling Drive: Please bring your unwanted clothing, bedding, curtains and shoes to the clubhouse on Saturday, August 31st from 10-4pm to take part in our Recycling Fundraising Drive. All proceeds go to the juvenile club and in turn back to the boys.
CAMOGIE
Minor: The minor team defeated Kilruane MacDonagh’s 2-16 to 0-08 last Monday in the championship. They play Silvermines this Thursday at 7pm in Nenagh.
HANDBALL
Congratulations to Sinéad Meagher who is the new Munster under-13 singles champion. She beat Cork opponents in the 60 x 30 competition last Saturday. She now joins her sister, Eimear Meagher, who recently won the Munster under-14 singles 60 x 30 title. This is a great achievement for the club and these very talented girls. Hard luck to Aaron Hogan and Eoin Meagher who reached the Munster semi-finals of the under-17 doubles before losing out to Limerick opponents.
We all wish the very best of luck to Munster representatives, Nenagh coach Eamon Spillane and partner Gerry Foley of Ballinahinch as they take on Monaghan and Ulster winners in the All-Ireland semi-final of the Emerald Masters competition in Cavan on Saturday.
CLUB NEWSLETTER
The August edition of the club newsletter is out this week. Check our Facebook page for the link to it or email eireognenagh@gmail.com for your copy. We are always looking for articles, photographs or other pieces of interest for the newsletter. If you have anything you would like to contribute please email eireognenagh@gmail.com.
CLOTHING RECYCLING DRIVE
There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of the Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club on Saturday, August 31st at the GAA Complex – please drop off all items between 1pm and 3pm. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes including bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with lead) will also be accepted along with mobile phones. No household bric-a-brac.
If you can’t make it to the club house on the day please contacts Shane Connolly on 087 637 3830 or Ger McCarthy on 087 653 9229 before August 31st to make arrangement for the collection of items. Thank you for your support and for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
On Saturday evening next, August 24th the Nenagh Éire Óg senior hurlers will take on Silvermines in round four of the Clean Ireland Recycling Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship. Support appreciated.
SENIOR
Senior: Nenagh Éire Óg have been drawn against Silvermines in round four of the Clean Ireland Recycling Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship. This crucial clash will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 6pm in MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan. Three other games will take place in round of the 2013 county senior hurling championship: Roscrea v Loughmore-Castleiney (August 24th), Borris-Ileigh v Carrick Swan (September 7th) & Toomevara v Clonoulty-Rossmore (September 7th). The round four winners progress to the quarter-finals where they will be paired against the divisional champions – Kildangan, Drom & Inch, Killenaule and Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill. The lads would really appreciate your support on Saturday evening in Cloughjordan. The replayed final of the Dr Fogarty Cup (County Senior Hurling Challenge Cup) will now take place against Burgess on Sunday, September 1st in Toomevara at 12 noon.
Junior A: On Tuesday evening last our junior A hurlers continued their championship campaign when they defeated Toomevara in Moneygall on a scoreline of 1-21 to 0-21. This win guarantees the lads a semi-final place. Moneygall will provide the opposition in the final group game. This game takes place on Friday, August 23rd in Dolla at 6.30pm.
Minor A: Our minors play Kildangan in their final group game on Tuesday evening last.
JUVENILE
Under-6 & Under-8: Training continues for the under-6 and under-8 boys on Wednesdays at 5.15pm and Saturdays at 10am.
Under-10: The under-10 players are in the middle of a series of practise matches so full attendance is required at training please.
Under-12: Hard luck to the under-12 group one hurlers who were very unlucky to lose out after extra time in their county semi-final against Knockavilla Kickhams on Saturday last. Éire Óg won the toss and elected to play with the aid of a strong wind in the first half and were quickly off the mark with a Conor Hennessy goal followed by a neat point from Brendan Long. Kickhams then scored a goal against the run of play, but the Blues responded well with three unanswered points from Conor Hennessy & Barry Coffey (2). As half-time approached a Seán Phelan sideline cut went straight to the Kickhams net to leave the lads leading 2-5 to 1-0 at the break. With the strong wind at their backs the winners responded early in the second half with an early goal and a string of unanswered points before Seán Phelan pointed Éire Óg’s only second half score from an acute angle. Kickhams levelled the game on the stroke of full-time. Neither side scored in the first five-minute period of extra time, but despite a courageous effort from the Blues the men from the west snatched the game with two late points. Final score: Knockavilla Kickhams 2-8 Éire Óg 2-6. Although the lads were bitterly disappointed at the final whistle it has been a great year. Team: Eoghan Tinkler, Liam Heffernan, Rory O’Donovan, Jamie Cottrell, Gavin Dooley, Barry Coffey, Brendan Long, Sean Phelan, Conor Hennessy, Cian Griffin, Conor Malone, Josh Keller and Dylan Murphy.
Under-14: Our under-14 hurlers came through a tough test last Wednesday in Puckane to beat Kildangan 2-9 to 2-7 in the north Tipperary quarter-finals. The goals came from Conor McCarthy and Barry Coffey. The lads now face Toomevara in the semi-final on Thursday, August 22nd in Toome at 6.45pm. Please come out and support the boys.
Under-16: The under-16s take on Kilruane MacDonagh’s in the last round of the league next
Friday, August 23rd in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh at 6.45pm. The postponed Roscrea game will now probably be played on Monday, August 26th in Roscrea but this fixture is subject to change.
Congratulations: Well done to under-14 hurler Steven Hallinan who competed in the mini-7s at Croke Park during Sunday’s All-Ireland Semi-final.
CAMOGIE
Under-13: Our under-13 team beat Silvermines by one point last week. Well done girls.
Under-16: Our under-16 team put up a fantastic display in the county semi-final on Sunday last, but were beaten by Cahir by one point. This is the first time we have competed at under-16 level in the A grade so to get this far at the first time of asking is a fantastic achievement. Thanks to all the players and mentors for their efforts this year.
Under-18: our under-18 team play Kilruane on Monday evening.
Community Games: Thanks to the Community Games for their generous contribution to our expenses this year. It is very much appreciated.
Leaving Cert: Congratulations to all our players and supporters who received results last week. We were amazed to discover we had so many genius’s in the club!
CLOTHING RECYCLING DRIVE
There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of the Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club on Saturday, August 31st at the GAA Complex – please drop off all items between 1pm and 3pm. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes including bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with lead) will also be accepted along with mobile phones. No household bric-a-brac.
If you can’t make it to the club house on the day please contacts Shane Connolly on 087 637 3830 or Ger McCarthy on 087 653 9229 before August 31st to make arrangement for the collection of items. Thank you for your support and for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
On Saturday evening next, August 17th the Nenagh Éire Óg senior hurlers will take on Burgess in the replayed final of the Dr Fogarty Cup (County Senior Hurling Challenge Cup).
SENIOR
Senior: On Saturday evening next, August 17th the Nenagh Éire Óg senior hurlers will take on Burgess in the replayed final of the Dr Fogarty Cup (County Senior Hurling Challenge Cup) in St Michael’s Park, Toomevara at 4.30pm. All support appreciated.
Junior A: On Tuesday evening our junior A hurlers continue their championship campaign when they play Toomevara in Moneygall at 7pm. The junior A team will return to action for their final group game on Friday, August 23rd when the lads face Moneygall in Dolla at 6.30pm.
Junior B: The Blues’ junior B hurlers are in championship action on Sunday, August 18th at 12 noon when they face Newport in Dolla.
Minor: The minor A hurlers conclude the group stage of this year’s championship when the lads host Kildangan at MacDonagh Park, Nenagh on Tuesday, August 20th at 6.30pm.
Fantasy Football: Nenagh Éire Óg are running a Fantasy Football League. No prizes for the winner, but bragging rights are priceless. Register to play click here and use the following code to access the Nenagh Éire Óg Fantasy Football League: 425641-107883.
Club Newsletter: The July edition of the Nenagh Éire Óg newsletter is also available and well worth a look: just click!
Lotto: There was no jackpot winner this week. The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were: Linda Ryan (Benedine), Mick Burns (Monaree), Kathleen Devaney (c/o Jane), Pat Maher (c/o Eamon Spillane) & Recce Mulrooney (Cloughjordan).
JUVENILE
Under-10: The boys began a series of challenge matches on Monday last with games away to Ballina. Our thanks to Ballina for hosting the evening.
Under-12: The under-12 group one hurlers were crowned north champions after a comprehensive victory over Borrisokane on Saturday last. Éire Óg played against the breeze in the first half and led 1-2 to no score at half-time with the goal coming from midfielder Brendan Long. The Blues dominated the second half and added three further goals from the sticks of Barry Coffey, Dylan Murphy & Josh Keller. The lads have now qualified for the county semi-final due to be played on Saturday next.
The group four hurlers unfortunately lost out to Templederry in their group four final on a scoreline of 3-4 to 1-3. The winners led by 2-3 to 0-2 at the interval. A second half Paul McLoughlin goal gave Éire Óg hope, but despite a brave fight back from the Blues Templederry finished strongest and we wish them the best of luck in the county series.
Well done to the North Tipperary Juvenile Board and the Borris-Ileigh club on their excellent hosting of the finals. Thanks also to our supporters and the juvenile club who provided hot food for both teams on their return to the complex.
Under-14: Our under-14A hurlers play Kildangan this week in the North Tipperary quarter-finals. The game takes place on Thursday, August 15th in Puckane at 6.45pm. Please come out to support the boys.
Under-16: Congratulations to our under-16A hurlers who maintained their winning run when beating Borrisokane 1-24 to 2-9 on Monday evening. The Blues’ next game is a home match against Kilruane MacDonagh’s on Monday, August 19th at 6.45pm.
CAMOGIE
Under-10: Our under-10 team are heading to Dundrum this Saturday to take part in the annual Moira Cahill Blitz. Best of luck girls, have a great day out and thanks to Knockavilla for the invite.
Under-12: The under-12 league will commence in a few weeks and mentors will be in touch shortly.
Under-13: The under-13 team drew with Éire Óg Annacarty on a scoreline of 0-9 each last week. They play Silvermines in Dolla on Tuesday.
Under-14: The under-14 league will commence in a few weeks and mentors will be in touch shortly.
Under-16: The under-16 championship semi-final is this Saturday in The Ragg at 2.30pm against Cahir. We hope a big crowd from the club come to support the girls who have been training extremely hard all year for this.
Under-18: Our minors play Moneygall on Tuesday in the championship and play Kilruane MacDonagh’s next Tuesday in Nenagh.
Junior: the juniors are playing Ballingarry on Sunday, August 25th at 12 noon in Nenagh in the opening round of the championship. They face Moneygall the following Saturday 7th September in Nenagh.
CLOTHING RECYCLING DRIVE
There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of the Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club on Saturday, August 31st at the GAA Complex – please drop off all items between 1pm and 3pm. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes including bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with lead) will also be accepted along with mobile phones. No household bric-a-brac.
If you can’t make it to the club house on the day please contacts Shane Connolly on 087 637 3830 or Ger McCarthy on 087 653 9229 before August 31st to make arrangement for the collection of items. Thank you for your support and for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
Congratulations to Nenagh Éire Óg under-16 Camogie stars Rachel Maher, Rachel Spillane, Grace O’Brien and Saoirse Gleeson who won an All-Ireland title with Tipperary on Saturday afternoon last in Portlaoise.
SENIOR
Junior A: Our junior A team will look to maintain their one hundred per cent winning start to the championship on Friday evening when they play Toomevara in Moneygall at 7.30pm.
Minor A: Our minor hurlers were scheduled to play Kilruane MacDonagh’s on Tuesday evening, but that game was called off since Kilruane gave the Blues a walkover.
Best Wishes: Best wishes to Tommy Heffernan, Daire Quinn and the Tipperary under-21 team in Wednesday evening’s Munster final against Clare in Semple Stadium, Thurles (throw-in 7.30pm).
Commiserations: Hard luck to Paul O’Leary who was a member of the Tipperary minor football panel which lost to Monaghan in an All-Ireland quarter-final played in Longford on Monday afternoon.
County Championship Guide: In round three Nenagh Éire Óg beat Upperchurch-Drombane while Roscrea beat Moycarkey-Borris 1-12 to 1-11. Those results leave two remaining games in round three: Borris-Ileigh face Burgess on August 10th while Templederry Kenyons take on Toomevara on August 17th. Following those games four teams in all progress to round four where these teams will play the losing divisional finalists. Thus far we know that Silvermines (north finalists) and Carrick Swans (south finalists) will feature in round four. Two divisional finals remain to be played: Loughmore-Castleiney v Drom & Inch (mid final fixed for August 11th), Clonoulty-Rossmore v Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill (west final fixed for August 11th).
Therefore Nenagh Éire Óg could meet Silvermines, Carrick Swans, the loser of the Loughmore-Castleiney v Drom & Inch clash or the loser of the west final between Clonoulty-Rossmore and Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill in the fourth round. The winners of the fourth round games progress to the county quarter-finals – north champions Kildangan and south champions Killenaule are already assured of their place in the last eight.
Éire Óg’s fourth round game could potentially take place on the week-ending of August 24th.
Dr Harty Cup: For those interested the draw for the group stages of the 2013-14 Dr Harty Cup (Munster Colleges A Hurling) has been made. Group 1 – Thurles CBS, Castletroy College, Doon CBS & North Monastery. Group 2 – Blackwater Community School, Dungarvan CBS, Midleton CBS, Nenagh CBS & Rochestown. Group 3 – Árdscoil Rís, Hamilton High School, St Flannan’s, De La Salle & St Colman’s College. Group 4 – Our Lady’s Templemore, Charleville CBS, Clonmel & Youghal.
Fantasy Football: Nenagh Éire Óg are running a Fantasy Football League. No prizes for the winner, but bragging rights are priceless. Register to play here and use the following code to access the Nenagh Éire Óg Fantasy Football League: 425641-107883.
Club Newsletter: The July edition of the Nenagh Éire Óg newsletter is also available and is well worth a look: just click!
JUVENILE
Under-12: The under-12 group one hurlers qualified for the north final on Wednesday last following a hard-fought victory over Roscrea. In an excellent game of hurling Éire Óg came through by the narrowest of margins on a scoreline of 0-11 to 1-7. The group one team have now joined the group four team in the finals – both finals take place in Borrisoleigh on Saturday next, August 10th with the group four game against Templederry Kenyons at 11.30am and the group one final versus the winners of Borrisokane and Kildangan at 1.30pm. Please come out and support both teams on the day!
Under-14: The north Tipperary under-14A hurling quarter-final against Kildangan scheduled for August 8th will now take place a week later on Wednesday, August 15th in Puckane.
Under-16: Well done to the Nenagh Éire Óg under-16A hurlers who beat an excellent Toomevara on Monday evening at MacDonagh Park, Nenagh on a 3-8 to 1-10 scoreline. The under-16A championship continues with an away match against Borrisokane on Monday, August 15th at 6.45pm.
CAMOGIE
Junior B: Our junior team were scheduled to play Ballina on Monday last, but the game was postponed and will be re-fixed for a later date.
Congratulations: Congratulations to the Tipperary under-16 Camogie team which won the All-Ireland final on Saturday last when the Premier defeated Galway in Portlaoise. Éire Óg had four girls on the panel – Saoirse Gleeson, Rachel Maher, Racher Spillane and Grace O’Brien. This is a fantastic achievement and we send our congratulations to all involved.
Minors: Playing next Tuesday against Clonoulty-Rossmore.
Bag Packing: Last Friday and Saturday in Tesco we had our bag packing fundraiser. Thanks to the players and parents that helped out.
Under-13: The under-13s beat Silvermines last week in the championship.
CLOTHING RECYCLING DRIVE
There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of the Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club on Saturday, August 31st at the GAA Complex – please drop off all items between 1pm and 3pm. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes including bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with lead) will also be accepted along with mobile phones. No household bric-a-brac.
If you can’t make it to the club house on the day please contacts Shane Connolly on 087 637 3830 or Ger McCarthy on 087 653 9229 before August 31st to make arrangement for the collection of items. Thank you for your support and for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.
The Éire Óg senior hurlers earn a four-point win over Upperchurch-Drombane as under-16 Camogie stars Rachel Maher, Rachel Spillane, Grace O’Brien and Saoirse Gleeson prepare for next weekend’s All-Ireland final.
SENIOR
Clean Ireland Recycling County Senior Hurling Championship: The Blues enjoyed a four-point win over Upperchurch-Drombane in round three of the county championship on Saturday evening last – final score: 2-18 to 1-17. Round four is due to take place in three weeks’ time – details of the opposition and date to be confirmed.
Junior A Hurling Championship: Our junior A team are due to continue their championship campaign this weekend against Toomevara. See fixtures for details.
Junior B Hurling Championship: The junior B team are due to play their second round game against Portroe this weekend. See fixtures for details.
Minor Football: Best wishes to Paul O’Leary and the Tipperary minor footballers who play Monaghan on Monday next in the All-Ireland quarter-final.
JUVENILE
Under-6 & Under-8: Back to normal training now that the Summer Camp is over – Wednesdays at 5.15pm and Saturdays at 10am. A big thank you must go to camp sponsor Christy Manning for his continued help and support of the Juvenile Club.
Under-10: Training resumes Wednesday at 5.15pm.
Under-12: Well done to our under-12 group four team who beat Toomevara in Nenagh on Friday last to reach the north final of the Go Games competition where they will face Templederry. The group one team play their semi-final against Roscrea this Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm. Best of luck boys!
Under-16: The under-16 championship is progressing nicely for the lads who enjoyed a good win over Ballina in Nenagh last week on a score line of 3-20 to 0-5. Their next round match against Roscrea has been postponed so the next scheduled game is against Toomevara in Nenagh on August 5th.
Thanks: Many thanks to A Sportsman’s Dream in Nenagh for their sponsorship of the juvenile jerseys. They had their first outing on our under-12 team on a recent trip to Cork and they did you proud. We would hope that club members will show their continued support for our sponsors A Sportsman’s Dream.
CAMOGIE
Under-13: Our under-13s defeated Ballina last week in the opening round of the championship and played Silvermines on Monday last.
Junior: Our juniors open their championship campaign on Monday, August 5th against Ballina in Ballina.
Summer Camp: The club Summer Camp last week was a huge success with over one hundred young people taking part. Thanks to all the organisers and coaches who made it a very successful and enjoyable week.
Tipperary Intermediates: Hard luck to the Tipperary intermediate team that was defeated by Waterford in the Munster final. Ciara McGrath played for Tipperary and scored a great point.
Tipperary Under-16s: The very best of luck to Grace O’Brien, Rachel Maher, Rachel Spillane, Saoirse Gleeson and the Tipperary team in their quest for All-Ireland glory this weekend. We hope a huge following from the club will travel to support the team and our own players in particular. They have worked extremely hard under the watchful eye of manager Brian Boyle. The All-Ireland final takes place in Portlaoise at 12 noon on Saturday.
CLOTHING RECYCLING DRIVE
There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of the Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club on Saturday, August 31st at the GAA Complex – please drop off all items between 1pm and 3pm. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes including bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with lead) will also be accepted along with mobile phones. No household bric-a-brac.
If you can’t make it to the club house on the day please contacts Shane Connolly on 087 637 3830 or Ger McCarthy on 087 653 9229 before August 31st to make arrangement for the collection of items. Thank you for your support and for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
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If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter. We would also ask you to consider supporting Éire Óg by entering the club lotto and by paying your club membership.