Membership
Club Membership Registration is now open. All players and coaches must be registered before training or playing. All membership fees must be paid by March 31st. Payment can be made via Clubforce, Foireann, or in person to Enda Long (087 221 3954).
New Field
On Sunday morning we hosted our first hurling matches on our new field. Our senior hurlers, in their first ever match on the new pitch, played Murroe Boher in the John Tucker Cup while our Junior A team played Shannon Rovers.. Rory Flannery played an instrumental role in securing the grounds for the new field and in a lovely tribute, Rory’s grandsons, Gearoid and Rory, togged out for Éire Óg. Craig Hilmi had the honour of scoring the first point in a senior game on the new field.
Thanks to all the teams for taking part and helping make it a great day for the club.
Commiserations
Hard luck to Nenagh CBS, who narrowly lost out to St Kieran’s in the Schools All-Ireland Semi-Final. The boys hurled out of their skin and were unfortunate not to get over the line.
Camogie News
The under-16s prior to their game against Newport Ballinahinch over the weekend
County Action
Lots of Éire Óg players were in county action again this weekend. Well done to Grace O’Brien who lined out with the Tipperary senior camogie team against Galway on Saturday 8th in the Tipperary County Camogie Grounds. Well done also to Lilly Morris who played in the U17 Munster Shield Final on Saturday in Fethard Town Park.
On Sunday, March 8th, we were proud to see Eva Bailey represent the Tipperary under-14 camogie team against Clare in Shannon. Congratulations also to Lucy Anne Cleary and Saílí O’Connor, who were members of the Tipperary under-16 A camogie team that secured an excellent victory over Cork in an All-Ireland under-16 A Championship game at the Cork Camogie Grounds, also on Sunday.
Under-16
The under-16 girls played Newport Ballinahinch in Round 2 of the league over the weekend in Nenagh. The girls delivered a strong performance and came away with a well deserved win. They were narrowly defeated by Silvermines in Round 1 last week.
Training continues as usual this week, with field training on Tuesday and Strength & Conditioning on Thursday.
Éire Ógres 2026 Launch
The club was buzzing with excitement and energy on Saturday morning as we welcomed our future stars, the 2026 Éire Ógres. It was fantastic to see so many young players taking their first steps in the club in such a fun and lively atmosphere.
About the Ógres Programme
Ógres is a fun, game based fundamental movement programme designed for children aged 4 to 6 years. The programme focuses on developing basic movement skills in a positive and enjoyable environment while introducing children to our games. Anyone interested in joining can register using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/e/Bm1q1XcecL?origin=lprLink
Acknowledgements
A sincere thank you to all the volunteers and helpers who made the Ógres morning such a success. Your time and energy are greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank EBS Nenagh – New Mortgages for their generous sponsorship of the Ógres programme.
Under-8 Boys
The under-8 boys train on Saturday mornings. Anyone interested in joining can contact John on +353 87 136 5053 for more information.
Under-10 Boys
The under-10 boys train on Wednesday evenings. To get involved, please contact Mike on +353 87 632 4202.
Under-12 Boys
The under-12 boys have also returned to training. Anyone wishing to join can contact Greg on +353 85 170 8133.
Emerging Talent Programme
The Éire Óg Juvenile Club continued its Emerging Talent Programme on Thursday evening. This programme is proudly sponsored by O’Riordans SuperValu Nenagh and we thank them sincerely for their generous support. A special word of thanks also to guest coaches Josh Keller and Dermot McTiernan for putting the boys through their paces and sharing their expertise.
North Tipperary under-14 Development Squad
Congratulations to James Hynes, Jake Rivett and Max Coughlan on being selected for the North Tipperary under-14 Development Team.
Tipperary Under-16 Football
Well done to Cian Ryan and Harry Walsh who lined out with the Tipperary U16 football team that played Carlow at the Centre of Excellence.
Underage Training Schedule
Underage teams have now returned to training. Training times, dates and coach contact details for those wishing to join are included in the attached schedule.
The senior team played Murroe Boher on Sunday morning in their first ever game on the new pitch. Both teams battled it out for the John Tucker Cup and in a lovely tribute, Rory Flannery’s grandsons, Gearoid and Rory, togged out for Éire Óg. Rory played a huge role in securing the new grounds. Craig Hilmi had the honour of scoring the first point in a senior game on the new field.
Fr. Alec Reid
The legacy of Fr Alec Reid, a former Nenagh CBS Croke Cup–winning captain and Tipperary minor All-Ireland champion, continues to inspire young hurlers. The Fr Alec Reid Cup at the GAA National Development Centre in Abbotstown celebrates that legacy by bringing schools from different provinces together to enjoy and develop the game. This year, Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar took the honours, in a tournament that reflects the spirit of friendship, participation and the proud hurling tradition connected to Nenagh Éire Óg.
You can read this excellent article about Fr. Alec with an interview with Niall Cahill here.
Lotto
There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The 3 x €50 lucky dip winners were…
Nicholas Shoer – Online winner
Dermot Murnane
Majella Moran – Online winner.
Next weeks jackpot is €5,100. If you would like to play our club lotto online you can do so here.
Nenagh Run Club
It has been fantastic in recent weeks to see Nenagh Run Club, a new social running group for people who want to get into running or improve their fitness, making great use of the new pathway in MacDonagh Park.
The group meets every Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday at 10am on the astro turf, and everyone is welcome to come along. It has been great to see people of all levels getting involved and enjoying the facilities together.
On Sunday the group also marked International Women’s Day and took some time to reflect on the kind of community they want the run club to be — welcoming, supportive and respectful for everyone.
A sincere thank you as well to Choose Respect Ireland for joining the group and sharing their message. One of the key takeaways from the morning was the reminder that sometimes it can be as simple as speaking up and saying “that’s not respectful” when something doesn’t feel right.
“Astro Shock! Fastest Goal Ever Stuns Goalkeeper in five Seconds!”
A pulsating 40-minute clash of Social ‘ground’ Hurling lit up the Astro last night as the Mick Hutchinson/Keelin Higginston duo went head-to-head with the Jamie Kennedy/Conor Hayes/Conor O’Donovan trio. The warm-ups alone had jaws dropping, with players smashing the sliotar from every conceivable angle — first-time strikes, strikes on the run, left, right, and even while backpedaling, plus the occasional hilarious miss-hit.
“Trio Stun Duo with Last-Minute Retro Hurley Heroics!”
The high-octane 20-minute game kicked off with a bang as Mick made history, rattling the net within five seconds with his trademark swerve shot from halfway, leaving Conor O’D completely bamboozled. Keelin quickly added another, and Mick struck again — a blistering 3-0 lead in just one minute had the duo looking unstoppable.
“Hat-Trick Hero Jamie Drags Trio Back From Brink!”
But the trio weren’t done. Jamie fired in their first goal following a slick pass from Conor H, and soon they were matching the blistering pace of Mick & Keelin. With incredible resilience, they clawed their way back, leaving the scoreboard tied at 10-10 with just a minute left.
“Conor O’D’s Vintage Hurley Seals Heart-Stopping Win!”
In a nail-biting finale, the trio forced a last-gasp penalty ‘65’. Up stepped Conor O’D, wielding a retro hurley from a bygone era, and calmly slotted it home — 11-10, match over! The crowd went wild as the duo’s fast start wasn’t enough to hold back the comeback kings.
“Record-Breaking Goals, Broken Hurleys & Heroic Saves!”
Conor O’Donovan’s twenty year old hurley has now gone to meet its maker
Mick and Jamie shared top scorer honors with six goals each, Keelin bagged four, Conor O’D three and Conor H two. Mick’s opening goal claimed Goal of the Game, while Keelin impressed as Top Debutant. Save of the night went to Conor O’D, whose hurley shattered under a Mick pile-driver — a crucial moment that helped seal victory. But the Player of the Match? Jamie, thanks to a phenomenal double hat-trick showing across both halves.
Social hurling showdown hits the Astro again next Wednesday at 8.15pm — expect fireworks!
Tommy Ryan, one of the staff in MacDonagh Park with John Mackey who has been involved in many developments in the club over the years, at the senior game on the new pitch on Sunday morning last
