Development Information Night & Patron Program Launch
The Club Executive will host a Development Information Evening on Wednesday, 19th August, from 7 – 9pm at MacDonagh Park.
This event will provide an update on progress within our long‑term development plan and outline the final phase of works now being prepared.
A Q&A session will offer members and supporters the opportunity to discuss the next steps.
The evening will also mark the official launch of our Patron Funding Program, with full details available on the night. All members, supporters, parents, and members of the wider community are invited to attend in the Complex any time from 7pm to 9pm.
Specsavers Nenagh
For the month of August, our club sponsor Specsavers is offering free sight tests to all club members. To avail of this offer, simply present the attached voucher when booking or attending your appointment. We are delighted to thank Specsavers for their continued support of the club and encourage all members to take advantage of this great offer.
Nenagh Éire Óg – Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw 2026–2027
The Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw remains one of the most important income sources for Nenagh Éire Óg. Whether you are a new member or have supported the draw for many years, we truly value and appreciate your continued commitment. 70% of every membership goes directly to Nenagh Éire Óg. Your contribution plays a significant role in our annual financial plan by supporting all club day to day activities, helping us provide top class facilities and investing to ensure that Nenagh Éire Óg continues to be a positive influence within our community.
By joining, you are supporting both Tipperary GAA and Nenagh Éire Óg, while also being in with a chance to win fantastic prizes.
You can join the draw online at the following link: https://member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers
Volunteers
On Saturday last, we hosted the Arrabawn Tournament, with eight teams participating in what was a fantastic day of hurling in MacDonagh Park.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our army of volunteers who helped make the day such a success. We are very fortunate in the club to have so many people willing to put their shoulder to the wheel to ensure that all matches are properly staffed and that the tournament runs smoothly.
These games are important not only to the club but to the town in general, bringing much-needed business to the area and showcasing Nenagh to visiting teams and supporters.
We are extremely grateful to everyone who gives their time and effort to help make these events happen. Your contribution is hugely appreciated and is a vital part of what makes days like this possible.
Adult News
Senior
Junior C
Camogie News
Grace Cleary on the attack against Borris-Ileigh with Sarah Quigley in support.
Under-8
Our under-8 girls last Saturday
Our super Under-8 girls were out in group games in Burgess on Saturday, taking on Burgess and Shannon Rovers.
The girls were fantastic throughout, showing great skill, effort and determination. Their coaches, families and supporters were incredibly proud of the performances and, most importantly, the fantastic spirit shown by every player.
Under-10
Our Under-10 girls are back in action this week, taking part in a blitz against Portroe and Burgess on Monday evening in Portroe. Then, on Thursday evening, we will host Drom in an Under-10 blitz in Nenagh.
Best of luck to all the girls!
Under-12
Our two Under-12 teams are looking forward to games against Kildangan this Monday. Then, on Sunday 23rd, it’s Under-12 Team Final Day, with our teams facing Mullinahone and St. Mary’s in their respective league/championship finals.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of camogie and a great day out for all the girls. Best of luck to both teams!
Under-13
Our Under-13 girls gave a superb display against a strong Boherlahan/Dualla side in their Development League quarter-final. Boherlahan/Dualla finished the stronger and took the win. We look forward to taking part in a number of blitzes over the coming weeks.
Best of luck to our Under-12 contingent in their finals this week.
Under-16
Our Under-16 girls begin their championship campaign on Wednesday evening at 6.45pm, when they take on Burgess/Duharra on the New Field.
Best of luck to the girls and management!
Intermediate
The intermediate panel prior to the game against Borris-Ileigh
We began our Intermediate Championship campaign on Saturday night with an away game against Borris-Ileigh. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing performance, with Borris-Ileigh winning comfortably. Our next game takes place at 11am next Sunday in MacDonagh Park, when we face Boherlahan/Dualla.
Best of luck to the team!
Grace O’Brien’s first-half shot crashes off the crossbar
Juvenile News
Under-6 Boys
The under-6 boys in Portroe
On Saturday morning last, the under-6 group had a Go Game Blitz with a trip to Portroe to play the home team along with Ballina. All the boys had a great morning of fun. Many thanks to Portroe GAA for hosting us and also GDAs Gary O’ Connor and Gary Sexton for organising this Go Games morning.
For any boys born in 2020 and 2021 wishing to join, please contact Paul Lillis on 086 0298118 for more details.
Under-12 Boys
A Team
The A team played Roscrea in their quarter-final last week and bowed out after a brave and determined performance. The boys now move into the Plate competition, with fixture details to follow. Well done to the group on a display full of heart and effort.
B Team
The B team recorded an excellent win over Burgess and now progress to a semi-final against Toomevara on Monday 17th at 7.15pm in Portroe. Best of luck to the boys. All support is greatly appreciated.
Under-14 Boys
A Team
The A team will take on Silvermines at 6.45pm in Dolla on Thursday. Best wishes to the boys and all support is greatly appreciated.
B Team
The B team have a week’s break from games and return to competitive action next week. Fixture details to follow.
Tony Forrestal Under-14 North Tipperary Competition
Huge congratulations to mentor Dave Minogue, player Dylan Corrigan and the North Tipperary Under-14 hurling team who competed in the Tony Forrestal competition yesterday.
They narrowly lost to East Cork in a tight encounter that could have gone either way before finishing the day with a superb win over Cork County. Well done to all involved on a great representation of the club.
Under-16 Boys
The Under-16s recorded a strong win over Burgess last week and now advance to the North Tipperary Under-16A semi-final, where they will play Newport in Puckane at 6.45pm next Monday, August 24th. Best of luck to the lads. All support is greatly appreciated.
The C team played Kilruane last week, completing the final leg of their competition.
Arrabawn Under-15A and B Competitions
A huge congratulations to Fionn Tucker, who lined out with the Tipperary Under-15A hurling team in the Arrabawn Cup in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh. Tipperary reached the semi-final, losing to Kilkenny by a single point. Kilkenny went on to win the final convincingly. Tipperary then faced Waterford in the runners-up final and delivered a superb performance, winning well.
Fionn was outstanding throughout, scoring 1–3 and playing a major role in the team’s success. A brilliant achievement for Fionn and the entire Tipperary group, bringing a strong finish to a great season for this Under-15 development squad and management.
Congratulations also to Harry Bailey and Paraic Sheedy, who represented Tipperary on the Gold teams in the B competition. Both boys made significant contributions across the games.
Under-16 A Tipperary Development Panel
Congratulations to Adam Quigley and Ronan Quinn, who were part of the Tipperary Under-16 hurling team competing at the weekend and reached the final of their respective competitions.
A special mention to Adam, who had the fantastic honour of captaining the Tipperary side. A brilliant achievement.
Solar Eclipse Hurling Thriller: Bibs Just Eclipse Non-Bibs in Astro Epic
It was a night when the sun disappeared from the sky – but it was the bibs who ensured the opposition disappeared from the scoreboard!
In a Social ‘Ground’ Hurling spectacular on the Astro last Wednesday, a game that arguably eclipsed the earlier solar eclipse for sheer excitement, drama and sporting theatre, the bibs team of Eamon Moylan, Ger Ryan and John Phelan narrowly edged past – or should that be eclipsed – their non-bibs rivals Jamie Kennedy and Conor O’Donovan by the slimmest of margins, emerging victorious on a sensational 13-12 scoreline.
Played over three pulsating 10-minute periods, the bibs came roaring out of the darkness and into the light, establishing a commanding 5-1 lead at the first water break. Ger and Eamon found the net while John produced a string of penalty saves that would have had even the most seasoned goalkeepers seeing stars.
Conor was the lone ray of light for the non-bibs, finding the net to keep his side within touching distance.
But if the non-bibs thought they had been plunged into total darkness, they were about to discover that this game was far from over.
The bibs came out blazing after the restart, firing three unanswered goals to stretch their advantage. Surely the game was slipping beyond the non-bibs?
Not a bit of it!
Refusing to let the scoreboard cast a shadow over their night, Jamie and Conor finally solved the mystery of the bibs’ diamond formation and launched a spectacular comeback. Jamie, in particular, turned on the goal-scoring brilliance, and suddenly the darkness was lifting.
Nine goals apiece!
The Astro was rocking. The eclipse had nothing on this.
Then, just when it looked as though the momentum had swung completely towards the non-bibs, Ger Ryan stepped into the spotlight. With the clock ticking towards the second interval, he calmly steadied the ship with a crucial tap-in goal to restore the bibs’ advantage.
The final period delivered yet another celestial twist.
A switch in positions between Eamon and John injected fresh energy into the bibs’ attack and, suddenly, they were operating in perfect alignment. Three goals came in rapid succession, with John proving particularly lethal, slotting home twice as the bibs appeared to have moved into an unassailable orbit.
But Jamie and Conor were not finished.
Not even close.
With the final whistle approaching, the non-bibs duo launched one last extraordinary assault. Three goals without reply sent shockwaves around the Astro and brought them within one goal of levelling the contest.
Then came the moment of the night.
With the equaliser seemingly written in the stars, the non-bibs launched one final effort – only for Eamon to produce a sensational reflex save right on the stroke of full time.
The ball stayed out.
The eclipse passed.
And the bibs had survived.
FINAL SCORE: BIBS 13 – 12 NON-BIBS
Ger Ryan led the scoring charts with a phenomenal six goals, Eamon contributed five and John added two. But while the bibs may have claimed the glory, Jamie and Conor deserve enormous credit for their never-say-die comeback, with six goals apiece and the game ultimately going right down to the final seconds.
It was a night when the sun disappeared, the stars came out and the Social Ground Hurling lived up to its billing as the greatest show on the Astro.
One thing is certain: next Wednesday’s session, throwing in at 8.15pm, cannot come quickly enough.
