The latest COVID-19 guidelines, the under-6 boys finish up for the year and all the latest camogie news. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Clubhouse is Closed
In light of the latest government announcement regarding moving the country to Level 3, we wish to advise all of our members, mentors and players that our clubhouse, including the gym, dressing rooms and meeting rooms are shut for the next three weeks, as per present government guidelines.
We, as a club, are asking everyone to please adhere to the latest government and GAA guidelines so that we can help suppress the virus and return to the playing fields in the near future.
John Tooher,
Chairperson, Nenagh Éire Óg
Certificate in Sports Club Administration
Level 6 (Special Purpose Award)
If you are interested in becoming a club administrator, Tipperary Sports Partnership is offering an online course, starting 14 October, for two hours a week over twenty weeks. Please see the PDF document below for further information.
Sports Club Administration FinalLatest GAA Guidelines
Updated Advice to Clubs and Counties – Oct 7th 2020
Following confirmation that all 26 Counties will move to Level 3 of the Irish Government’s Plan for Living with Covid 19, the GAA’s Covid Advisory group has issued the following key updates for those involved in Gaelic Games in the 26 Counties. The Executive in the North is due to meet later this week and it is anticipated that further restrictions may be imposed due to the rising infection levels in the six counties.
CLUB SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
1. Club Games
The GAA, Camogie and LGFA have taken the decision that no club games should take place until further notice and for at least the next two weekends.
This position will then be reviewed and we will contact Clubs and Counties with any update on this position when it is available.
2. Club Training
In level 3, all underage training must be on a non-contact basis in pods of up to 15. Adult teams can continue to train as normal.
All clubs and players are reminded that Health Questionnaires and all other relevant control measures must continue to be followed for club training.
Adult Club players living in a County classified as Level 3 may travel to their Home Counties to participate in Training.
3. Use of Indoor Team Facilities
Dressing rooms, showers, gyms and all other indoor training facilities should remain closed for club activities.
4. Committee Meetings
No indoor meetings should be held.
5. Officer Training
All officer Training must be delivered on line. Outdoor coaching education courses may be held but are subject to a 15 person maximum.
6. Club Bars
Club Bars must remain closed until further notice
7. Indoor Events on GAA Property
Commercial use of indoor halls continues to be permitted where agreement was in place prior to March and relevant insurance are in place. Use by State bodies e.g. HSE/Schools is also permitted.
These are the only instances in which indoor activity is permitted on GAA Club property.
8. Outdoor Events on GAA Property
Gatherings of up to 15 people only are permitted. As such, fundraisers such as fittest family, Couch to 5k etc should not be organised.
Planned drive in events may continue, however patrons must remain in their vehicle for the entire duration of the event with no access to club facilities including bathrooms.
ADVICE FOR 2ND LEVEL SCHOOLS AND 3RD LEVEL INSTITUTIONS
9. Games and Training
Neither competitive nor challenge games are permitted in 2nd Level schools.
Training can continue on a non-contact basis in pods of no more than 15 people
No games or training sessions are permitted in 3rd level institutions in either jurisdiction.
INTER COUNTY SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
10. Use of Indoor Team Facilities
Inter county activity has been classified as an exemption to the normal restrictive provisions by the Government. Therefore the use of such facilities currently is for Inter County Teams only (Senior, U20, Minor) and should be carried out in accordance with the Return to Training and Play for Inter County Teams advice document issued recently.
Inter County players may use their relevant Club Gym for individual training as long as they are following the advice in the Inter County Return to Training and Play document.
Adult Club players living in a County classified as Level 3 may travel to their Home Counties to participate in Training.
11. Inter County Challenge Games
Inter County Challenge games may take place at Senior level only.
From midnight tonight, October 7th, challenge games can no longer take place at U20 or Minor grades.
12. Attendances at Inter County Games
In Level 3, all inter county games must be played behind closed doors.
The position with respect to the 6 Counties is currently being reviewed – further guidance for both jurisdictions on spectator arrangements (if any) will issue in due course for the Allianz Leagues, Provincial and All Ireland Championships
For Minor intercounty games or training sessions staged behind closed doors and because they involve players aged 17 and under,
· No more than 1 designated individual (parent/guardian) should attend a training session or game per child/family/group of children.
· The GAA Health Questionnaires MUST be completed by parents/guardians in advance of attendance.
Parents are NOT permitted to be in attendance at adult or U20 games where their child (U18) is participating. However, provision can be made to allow an adult to be in close proximity (e.g. in the car park etc) in case medical or other emergency needs require their presence.
Tipperary County Board Draw
Congratulations to John Manley and Joseph Mulqueen who both won €1,000 in the Tipperary County Board draw last Friday evening.
Community Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The ten supplementary draw entrants are:
Mary Ryan
Mary Casey
Fiona Shanahan
Caitriona Cleary
James Mackey
Joe McLoughlin
Paddy Murphy
Sarah Dervan
Cathal Farrell
Nessa Kelly
Thanks to everyone who supports Nenagh Éire Óg through the club Lotto. Your €2 a week keeps us all going. To join, click here.
Next week’s Jackpot is €3,600. It could be you!
Juvenile News
Under-6
Brothers Shane and Liam Heffernan at under-6 training
Our fabulous Under Six boys had their last training session for the year this morning. We’ve decided to wrap up the season slightly earlier than initially decided due to the current situation. A fun morning was had by all and the boys gratefully received a t-shirt and goodie bag to finish the year in style!
All the boys made huge progress this year and it was a joy to see their improvements every week. We look forward to seeing all the boys next year again and lots of new faces!
A special thank you to the covid officers Ashling Mulcahy and Colleen Kelly.
Sincere thank you to Alan Kelly and all the brilliant coaches and mentors who have made training so engaging and enjoyable for this mighty group of future stars. The generosity of your efforts and time dedicated to coaching this group has commenced a journey of comradery, love of hurling and football not to mention life long friendship’s for these young boys, thank you to each one of you. Éire Óg Abú!
Under-8
Our Under eight boys, this coming week there will be no mid-week training session and next Saturday mornings session will be our last training session for this season.
Under-10
Under ten boys, this coming week there will be no mid-week training session. We plan to continue to train on Saturday mornings and will monitor this weekly in light of any forthcoming changes to GAA guidelines. Please keep encouraging the boys to pick up the hurl at home and practice daily.
Under-16
Under sixteen football training continues each week on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. This will be monitored in light of any changes to GAA guidelines.
Fixtures
All competitive games are suspended currently in light of the recent guidelines.
Other Business
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home, please continue to encourage the children to pick up the hurl or football and get a few minutes practise in each day.
Please continue to follow the GAA and HSE Covid safety guidelines. A reminder to all that the Nenagh Éire Óg clubhouse is closed to all for the coming weeks. Stay safe everyone.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up online to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join. Great to see a number of juvenile club mentors and parents represented in the supplementary draw.
Camogie News
Alanna Morris, Grace O’Brien and Maeve Coffey model our new jersey in Nenagh Castle ©Paudie Bourke
Under-14
Under-12
Under-10
Under-8
In light of the latest government announcement regarding moving the country to Level 3, we wish to advise all of our members, mentors and players that our clubhouse, including the gym, dressing rooms and meeting rooms are shut for the next three weeks, as per present government guidelines.
We, as a club, are asking everyone to please adhere to the latest government and GAA guidelines so that we can help suppress the virus and return to the playing fields in the near future.
John Tooher,
Chairperson, Nenagh Éire Óg
Please see below a statement from the GAA
A Rúnaí a chara,
The GAA’s Management Committee has today endorsed a decision to suspend all GAA Club games at all levels with immediate effect and until further notice.
The decision has been taken in the interest of public safety following a number of incidents that have been brought to our attention in recent days. In particular, post-match celebrations and a lack of social distancing at certain events have proved disappointing and problematic.
This directive applies to all ages and all grades across the island.
Club Social Centres /bars are also to close.
Training will continue to be permitted as per the guidelines outlined for the relevant levels in the Government’s National Framework for Living with Covid 19 and relevant guidelines in the Six Counties.
The GAA will continue to monitor the situation in the coming days and weeks, regarding changes in government guidelines, before liaising with our units accordingly.
The Association would also like to acknowledge all of those units who have worked diligently in complying with the public health advice around the staging of our games and training sessions since activity resumed.
More than ever, we ask that you continue with this approach where training sessions for your players is continuing.
Seán Ó hÓráin Tomás Ó Riain
Uachtarán Ard Stiúrthóir
Naoise Kelly is the star of the club this week, heartbreak for our brave junior-As while Willie Bolger is on fire in the land down under. All of this and more, in this week’s news on the Blues
Junior-A
The 2020 Nenagh Éire Óg junior-A panel
Commiserations go to our junior-A hurlers who, after a highly entertaining clash with Toomevara, lost out in the North final, 1-19 to 0-20. In a rip-roaring contest, both sides left everything on the field of play but unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for a fantastic Éire Óg side. Congratulations to Toomevara on completing a brilliant four-in-a-row set of titles and we wish them the very best of luck in the county championship. The club wishes to thank the management team of Eddie Tucker, Paul Lillis, Derek Lillis, Bryan Darcy and Ger McCarthy for all of their hard work this year, first aid Bartley Ryan and the entire panel for their commitment.
Junior-C
Our junior-C North semi-final against Roscrea this weekend had to be postponed following a bereavement in the Roscrea club. We extend our sympathies to all in Roscrea. This game is likely to be refixed for next weekend. Please check the fixtures section on our website for details.
Junior & Minor Football
Training continues for both the junior and minor teams tomorrow, Monday, at 7:30pm and again on Wednesday with the time TBC. All are welcome. If you would like to start playing football for the club please contact managers Lenny Ryan, Brian Duffy and Shane Connolly or alternatively, send any of our social media channels a private message.
Community Lotto
This week’s lotto jackpot was not won. The ten supplementary draw entrants are:
- Nuala Lillis
- Ann Kennedy, Tullaheady
- Pat Meagher
- Serena Orr
- Fiona Corbett
- Margaret Cawley
- Paul Kennedy
- Terry Grimes
- The Blues Brothers
- Frank Moran
Charity Cycle – Living Links
Shane Connolly, Geraldine Kyne, Majella Moyles, Ciaran Hynes and Eddie Hynes
On Saturday 8 August, Eddie Hynes, Eddie Tucker, Shane Connolly and about 50 other cyclists did a 110km/70miles lap of Lough Derg to raise money for Living Links Suicide Support. This is a wonderful charity that helps those who have been affected by suicide. Recently, a cheque for over €10,000 was handed over to the charity and we wish to congratulate all involved for their selfless work in raising these vital funds.
Shane Hennessy
Shane Hennessy
In this week’s edition of the Guardian newspaper, Shane Hennessy gave an insightful interview into his unfortunate ACL injuries and subsequent recovery which have haunted his hurling career. To read this please click here. Remember to support your local newspaper by purchasing a copy every week.
Willie Bolger’s on Fire in the Land Down Under
A few weeks back Willie Bolger scored two goals for Sarsfields Hurling Club in the county final against Shamrocks and secured an amazing five in a row set of titles for the Australian side. That was Willie’s fourth Australian county title to add to his two league medals and 7-a-side title with Sarsfields.
Footage has just been leaked of his phenomenal two-goal exploits which single-handedly captured the title for Sarsfields. Unfortunately, the footage failed to capture Willie’s infamous fist-pumping after scoring the goals which never fails to inspire all those around him. He was, just this week, released from hospital after extensive treatment to burns on his hands which he suffered while pulling the game out of the fire for his side. There’s no doubt that after seeing the video above, a certain Mr. L. Sheedy will be making phone calls to the lower hemisphere to see if Willie will return and help the Premier retain Liam McCarthy this year. Plans are already afoot in Sarsfields for a 20-foot marble statue of Willie to be placed at the entrance of their recently renamed grounds, Bolger Perpetual Park.
Juvenile News
GAA Activity Pack for Children
The GAA activity pack for children, which promises hours of entertainment, can be downloaded here.
Under-6
@nenagheireog @TulachSheasta1 @TipperaryGAA Saturday morning fun under 6s pic.twitter.com/HSV2TfvnQj
— Eamon (@Eamonmines) October 3, 2020
Our brilliant Under six boys hosted Newport in a hurling blitz in the beautiful Autumn sunshine on Saturday morning in the Éire Óg grounds. There were over sixty players present between the two clubs and games spanning five pitches were in full swing for the morning. All of the boys were excellent and the improvements made in a few short months have been brilliant. A big thank you to Newport for making the journey. Training will continue at the same time on Saturday mornings (@ 10am) for the next 2/3 weeks, weather depending. Any new players are welcome to come along, it’s not too late to give hurling and football a try, please contact one of the management group in advance via the club’s social media sites if your child would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Under-8 footballers
Our under eight boys, ably assisted by Maeve from the Camóg’s, switched their attention to football as they travelled to Newport on Saturday morning to play in a football blitz against our neighbors Newport. Everyone played excellently. The skill levels of all players were really impressive. Everyone has come on so much over the past few months. It was heartwarming to see such brilliant football being played and everyone enjoying themselves so much in the glorious Autumn sunshine. Well done to Maeve & all the boys, you all were brilliant during the blitz and showed excellent skill, work rate and teamwork. Keep up the practicing everyone.
Action from the under-8 football blitz against Newport
This coming week we will have hurling as the midweek training session which will be at 5.30 p.m on Wednesday evening. We expect to have a hurling blitz organised for next Saturday morning, please keep an eye on the group text for updates. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome.
Under-10
New players are always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011), it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Please note our new training structure for the coming weeks, Tuesday evening training at the slightly earlier time of 5.30 due to the evenings drawing in, this will be an all hurling session. Hurling training on Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game.
On Sunday evening the boys will take on Kilruane in Nenagh at 5.30 pm in a hurling match, good luck to all the boys playing. Next Friday evening the boys will travel to Thurles to take part in a football blitz. We are aiming to have as many boys as possible involved in this blitz as we wish to make the most of the remaining games for everyone. Keep up the practicing at home boys between matches and training.
Under-12
Under-14
The under fourteen A boys turn their attention to football for the remainder of the season. The boys kick off the quest for football glory on Sunday evening with an away match against Kilruane MacDonaghs in Cloughjordan at 5pm. Wishing the boys the best of luck in their match.
Under-16
Under sixteen football training continues each week on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s matches.
This week’s juvenile fixtures are:-
U12D Plate
Scheduled for the weekend of 10th/11th October. Times to be confirmed.
Nenagh V Borrisokane in Nenagh.
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is central to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE Covid safety guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Camogie News
Well done Naoise
Over 14 inches of hair donated yesterday @GaelscoilAU @norma_rang @nenagheireog pic.twitter.com/Xeo8aPmUls
— Nessa Kelly (@KellyNessakelly) October 3, 2020
We all want to say a big “well done” to young camogie star Naoise for donating fourteen inches of hair to the Rapunzel Foundation, a charity that works to improve the lives of those living with hair loss. She is also trying to help raise money for Laura Lynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. If you would like to donate to Naoise’s worthy cause you can do so by clicking here.
Naoise shows off her superb camogie skills and long flowing hair prior to making the brave decision to have it cut for the Rapunzel Foundation and Laura Lynn.
Condolences
Nenagh Éire Óg GAA, Camogie and Handball Club were very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of TJ “Gus” O’Dwyer of Hollyford this week. TJ was father of our coach James and grandfather of Anna who plays with our under-12s. Our deepest sympathies go to James, Paula, Ellen, Anna and all the O’Dwyer family. May he rest in peace.
Under-14
Our under-14 league campaign got off to a flying start with a win over St Patrick’s. We made the long trip to Clooneen on Saturday morning. In our first match back, we were a little rusty in the first half and came in 1point down at half time. We put some great moves together in the second half, and goals from Eimear Brislane, Clodagh Spain and Isabel Farrell ensured we came away with the win.
Training continues on Thursday at 6pm. Anna O’Dwyer’s teammates on the under-14s send their condolences on her recent loss.
Under-12
The under-12 Shield Final was postponed due to inclement weather. New fixture date TBC. All of the under-12 panel send their condolences to team mate Anna O’Dwyer on her recent loss.
Under-10
The under-10s hosted Kilruane MacDonaghs on Monday evening for some enjoyable matches.
Under-8
The under-8s hosted Borris-Ileigh and Burgess on Thursday evening and it was heartening to see 16 girls playing their hearts out in heavy rain. We will finish our season this Wednesday when Toomevara visit.
Under-6
The under-6s’ training has finished for the season. Well done to all of the girls for taking part. Thanks to the parents, senior camogie players and the TY students from St.Mary’s for lending a helping hand this year.
Kevin Whelan watches TikTok videos on his phone midway through the second half of a recent match involving the club.
Our junior-As prepare for the North championship final, heartbreak for the under-12 camógs in their county final while the minor footballers qualify for the North final. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Junior-A Hurling
Conor Hennessy, mid-air, tries to get the block in, in last year’s North junior-A final against Toomevara
We wish our junior-A hurlers the very best of luck as the play Toomevara in the North final this weekend. The two sides played out a cracking game in the decider last year with the Greyhounds prevailing after extra time. Please check the fixtures section of our website for the details of this game when they become available.
Minor Football
Leon Kennedy on the attack against Silvermines on Saturday
Our minor footballers qualified for the North minor-B final on Saturday evening last following a 7-15 to 0-4 win over Silvermines in Toomevara with Josh Keller (1), Seán McNamara (1), Cian Galvin (1) and Ben West (4) getting the all-important goals. The vast improvement in performance is evident in each game with the lads training hard under the watchful eyes of Paul Ryan, Shane Connolly and Kevin Mulryan.
Community Lotto
This week’s lotto jackpot was not won. The ten supplementary draw entrants are:
- Francis Burke
- Mary Spillane
- Niamh, Shane & Ronan Spillane
- Roisin & Niamh Dolan
- Brian O’Brien
- John Kennedy
- Leonard Ryan
- Michelle Madden
- Paddy Brennan
- Niall O’Kennedy
Juvenile News
Cian Ryan clarifies with referee Peter Carroll a rule in Gaelic football at half-time of the minor football game against Silvermines. The previous evening at a blitz in Thurles Cian was harshly adjudged to have fouled his opponent by referee Niall Cahill. Peter confirmed to Cian that it was definitely no free and he would have waved play on.
Under-6
Under six training continues every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. New faces are always welcome to join, please contact one of the management group in advance via the club’s social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Our Under eight boys traveled to Thurles to play Durlas Óg on Saturday morning in the beautiful Autumn sunshine. We saw some superb hurling from the boys during their three games. It is wonderful to see how much the boys have developed their skills and performances since we returned to play this year. Everyone involved with this brilliant group of boys should be immensely proud of the progress made this season. Keep up the practicing boys, you were all excellent again this week against Durlas Óg. This coming week we will have football as the midweek session in preparation for our upcoming football match next Saturday morning, please keep an eye on the group text for updates. Hurling training will continue each Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome.
Under-10
Under-10 footballers who played a blitz in Thurles recently
New players are always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011), it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Please note our new training structure for the coming weeks, Tuesday evening training at the slightly earlier time of 5.30 due to the evenings drawing in, this will be an all hurling session. Hurling training on Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game.
On Friday evening last the Under ten boys traveled to Dr. Morris Park to participate in a county football blitz. Two teams represented the club and played really well. Their skill levels have improved hugely throughout the year. The boys played Moycarkey, JK Brackens, Seán Treacys, Ballina and Moyne. Great fun was had. We have another football blitz in two weeks’ time. We are also playing hurling against Kilruane next weekend. Keep up the practicing at home boys between matches and training.
Under-14
Club President, Jimmy Morris in MacDonagh Park with Ger ‘Snowy’ Morris and his great grand children Caelebh, Odhran and Adam Ryan at the Presidents’ Cup recently
The under fourteen boys rounded off their hurling season with a good win over Burgess in the Presidents Cup last Sunday. Many thanks to Burgess for coming in to play the game and a huge thanks to our presidents who were there on the evening to present the trophy. Also great credit to our officers for their help in organising the game in particular our secretary Catherine McTiernan. Well done to the panel of players and their families for their great efforts during the year we saw great strides made by all the players. Attention now turns to football and training has begun ahead of the championship.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s matches.
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is central to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE Covid safety guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up online to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Juvenile Fixtures
Under-12 A Football
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
MacDonagh Park, Nenagh
Saturday, 3 October, 5:30pm
Under-14 A Football
Kilruane MacDonaghs V Nenagh Éire Óg
MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan
Sunday, 4 October, 5pm
Camogie News
The under-12s
Under-14
Under-14 training will continue Thursday evenings 6:00 – 7:00 and a number of league matches are due to be played in the coming weeks.
Under-12
After their superb win against Roscrea in the semi-final, Nenagh 1 team traveled to Ballycahill on Sunday afternoon to play Cahir in the county final.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be our day as we came up against a very strong Cahir team.
While the result wasn’t what we had hoped, we had a fantastic lift before the game as our co-captain Grainne Beatty came to Eire Og to wish us well. She donned the blue jersey and even picked which way we were to play if we won the toss! It was great to see Grainne again and her fighting tendencies certainly inspired her teammates on the day.
After a nervy first quarter, our girls settled well but could not find the scoresheet. It was a case of both sets of backs being on top and we went in at half time 0-1 to 0-0 down.
Two goals conceded just after half time caused the Nenagh heads to drop and Cahir pulled away to win well. The Nenagh girls left nothing behind and fought to the bitter end. With the majority of these girls still under 12 again next year, the future is very bright.
The coaches would like to thank all the Nenagh 1 girls for their commitment all year and to all the parents for their support at all the games. It has been a strange year in so many ways but camogie has been a great outlet. We wish the girls moving on to under-14s all the best and thank them for all their great play over the past couple of years.
Next Sunday our great little warriors on Nenagh 2 play Burgess 2 at the Ragg in their Shield Final. We will have training on Monday and Thursday 6-7pm to prepare.
Under-10
The under-10 girls play Kilruane MacDonaghs on Monday evening at 6.00 at home. Training continues Thursday evening as usual at 6.00.
Under-8 & Under-6
Training continues this week on Thursday from 6-7pm.
Club stalwart, Patsy Bonar, one of the main architects behind our huge success in Gaelic football in the 1980s and 1990s, enjoys the game against Silvermines on Saturday evening in Toomevara.
League heartbreak for our senior camógs, the greatest hurler in Nenagh is revealed while our footballers lose out to Portroe in the John Kissane Cup. All of this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers have entered this year’s Hogan Cup and have been drawn in Group 2 alongside Ballina, Kiladangan and Roscrea. Please keep an eye on the fixtures section of the website for details of these upcoming games.
Junior-A Hurling
Our junior-A hurlers were made work all the way by a superb Kilruane MacDonaghs side in Puckane on Saturday evening in the North semi-final. Trailing for long periods of the game it took a great second-half goal from captain Bob O’Brien to give the Blues the edge before winning out. The lads now look forward to the North final where they will face Toomevara.
Junior-C Hurling
Our junior-C hurlers completed the round-robin section of the championship with a 3-9 to 3-3 win over Ballinahinch in MacDonagh Park on Sunday morning with Shane Flynn (2) and Seán McTiernan grabbing the all-important goals. Nenagh have now finished on top of the group and look forward to the semi-final.
John Kissane Cup
Due to Covid-19, it was impossible for the committee of the John Kissane football sevens to organise a competition this year so on Friday morning it was decided that the winners of Sunday evening’s junior football challenge between Nenagh Éire Óg and Portroe, clubs that he coached, would be presented with the John Kissane Cup.
On the night Portroe prevailed and captain Kevin O’Halloran gave a lovely speech afterwards where he praised the work John Kissane put into both clubs over the years.
In the North junior-B championship, we have been drawn to play the losers of Moneygall and Burgess in the quarter-final.
The victorious Portroe side, John Kissane Cup champions 2020
Captain Kevin O’Halloran is presented with the John Kissane Cup by Patsy Bonar and members of the Kissane family
Community Lotto
Michelle Ryan and Mary Duggan are presented with their cheques for €500 from Josephine Mackey
Juvenile coach Niall Murray with his cheque for €500 which he won in our community lotto
Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw
Congratulations to David Hackett who won either a car or €15,000 in the first Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw on Friday evening. The promoter was Seamus Cleary. We also wish to congratulate Gerry Robinson who won €200 in the same draw. A great start to the draw for the club.
John O Dwyer @tdkenyonsgaa wins a new car in the @TippDraw …David Hackett @nenagheireog with another car!!
Tipp hurler Paidi Maher picks the winner!! @TipperaryGAA #Draw #GAA pic.twitter.com/ERbIxvD2tJ— Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGleeson_) September 18, 2020
Congratulations Willie and Martin.
Congratulations to Willie Bolger who scored two goals for Sarsfields Hurling Club in the county final against Shamrocks and secure an amazing five in a row set of titles for the Australian side last weekend. That was Willie’s fourth Australian county title to add to his two league medals and 7-a-side title with Sarsfields. Keep up the great work down under Willie
We also send our congratulations to another former player, Martin Slattery who won the Dublin junior-E championship on Sunday afternoon as Round Towers Lusk overcame the challenge of Commercials 2-13 to 2-10 in O’Toole Park. Colm and Damien O’Brien from Burgess also played for Round Towers Lusk. Well done to all involved.
Juvenile News
Under-6
Under six training continues every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. New faces are always welcome to join, please contact one of the management group in advance via the clubs social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Under-8 blitz against Newport
Our Under eight boys played Newport on Saturday morning in MacDonagh Park. The boys all hurled excellently and we can really see them developing their skills and confidence on the ball. Keep up the practicing boys, you all were excellent in your games against Newport. Hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. The Wednesday football training is now finished, there will be football included in the two remaining training sessions from time to time and details will issue on the group text in advance so that children can have the correct equipment with them at training.
Under-10
Under ten boys, new players are always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011), it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Please note our new training structure for the coming weeks, Tuesday evenings from 5.45 to 7pm, this will be a combined hurling and football training with football first followed by hurling training, remember to bring hurl, helmet, gum shields and drink, If boys just want to play either code that will be fine. No training on Wednesday. Hurling training on Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. Keep up the practicing at home boys between matches and training.
Under-14
So close and yet so far for our Under 14A boys in their Plate Final V Kilruane last Thursday evening. It was a heartbreaking defeat in MacDonagh park for this brilliant group of boys from Éire Óg as they were pipped at the post by a last minute goal from Kilruane. The Éire Óg side fought every inch of the way in what was a whole hearted effort from the boys. Nenagh got off to a good start and clocked up some fantastic scores, however, goals from Kilruane kept their side in touch. The game was level in the final minutes and momentum seemed to be with Nenagh but as the clock entered the final minute of the game another goal came for Kilruane. Nenagh battled to pull the score back but after registering a point in reply that was to be the final score for the match. Congratulations to Kilruane who never gave up. Commiserations to this fabulous group of Éire Óg boys, they are a joy to watch and give everything each time they take to the field. There is a very bright future ahead for this group, their time will come, we have no doubt.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s matches.
This week’s Juvenile fixtures are:-
U12D Football Fixtures Tuesday 22nd September
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina in Nenagh @ 6.30pm
U14A Football Fixtures scheduled for Saturday 26th September.
Kilruane MacDonaghs V Nenagh Éire Óg in Cloughjordan @ 4pm.
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is central to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE Covid safety guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up online to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
The Presidents’ Cup
Under 14 President’s Cup 2020
Congratulations to our fabulous Under 14 hurlers who won the 2020 Presidents cup in a convincing manner with a win over Burges this evening in a sun drenched MacDonagh Park.
The Éire Óg boys started well, grew into the game and dominated in most positions which gave the platform to build numerous attacks and rattle the Burges net on many occasions.
It was wonderful to have Éire Óg Club president Jimmy Morris on hand to make the presentation of the President’s Cup to the Nenagh joint Captains.
Jimmy was accompanied by fellow club presidents Ger Gavin, Paudie O’Kennedy and Mick Burns.
Thank you to all involved in making this evenings game a great success.
Thank you to Burges for the game.
Thank you to the management group of this great bunch of hurlers who have provided so much joy and entertainment all season. It was a delight to close this years hurling on a positive note for this team.
Camogie News
Ellie Spain on the attack against Éire Óg Annacarty
Senior
Under-12
Under-10
Under-8 & Under-6
Nenagh’s Greatest Hurler
Step aside Mick Darcy, Jack Darcy, Johnny McGrath, Mick Burns, Conor O’Donovan, John Heffernan, Michael Cleary, Hugh Maloney, Michael Heffernan, Barry Heffernan and Jake Morris. The debate on who is Nenagh’s greatest ever hurler has been decided. See the video below produced for Nenagh 800 to discover the real answer.
With the new Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw about to begin, the club are delighted to announce that our club syndicate, Cairde na Gormacha, is going to continue for 2020/21
The cost of buying into the syndicate is €50 and from the monies raised the club will purchase Tipperary GAA Club tickets with the funds going towards our new facilities in Streame. All prize money won above €1,000 will be divided 50/50 between the club and the syndicate. The syndicate landed the jackpot in 2018 resulting in a nice payout for all of its members.
To join please contact Enda Costello, Seamus Cleary, Mark Long or Matt Lillis or alternatively, email eireognenagh@gmail.com or send a private message to any of our social media channels.
Our junior-Cs continue their good form, the junior-As prepare for a semi-final clash while three of our camogie sides all look forward to finals next weekend. All of this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Junior-A Hurling
Bob O’Brien and Gavin McAvinchy in action when the sides met in the group stages in Borrisokane
Our junior-A hurlers will play Kilruane MacDonaghs on Saturday in the North semi-final in Puckane at 5:30pm. Best of luck to Eddie Tucker and his team.
Junior-C Hurling
Gavin O’Connor on the attack against Ballina
Our junior-C hurlers continued their good form on Sunday morning in Ballina making it three wins from three in the North championship with a 2-21 to 2-4 win against Ballina. Goals in either half from extreme ultra veteran Lenny Ryan and Michael Hallinan helped secure the win in a game that was in the melting pot until the final quarter when Nenagh pulled away. Our final game of the group stages is on Sunday morning at 11:30am in MacDonagh Park when Ballinahinch will provide the opposition. On another note, we wish to thank former Éire Óg hurler Brian Fitzgibbon who now plays for Ballina for his help in treating one of our injured players.
Minor-B Football
Cian Galvin about to score Nenagh’s second goal of the game in the first minute of stoppage time before adding another two minutes later.
Our minor footballers left it very late to defeat Borrisokane on Saturday afternoon scoring 2-2 in stoppage time to beat the hosts in Gardiner Park, 3-7 to 1-5. A Josh Keller penalty and two injury-time goals from Cian Galvin sealed the win and the lads now advance to the North semi-final.
Junior Football
Training continues for our junior football team as they prepare for the upcoming North Tipperary championship. If you would like to join the panel please contact joint managers Lenny Ryan or Brian Duffy. Alternatively, you can message any of our social media channels.
Community Lotto
If you would like to join our Community Lotto online please click here.
Tipperary GAA Draw
“Its Our Club – Our County – Our Draw”
To be in with the chance of winning this amazing All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 2019 framed team photo just simply join the Tipp GAA Clubs Draw now. We have six photos up for grabs, one each day. All current draw members are automatically entered. One winner will be announced each day from Saturday 12th to Thursday 17th of Sept. You’ve got to be in it to win it! Join the Tipp Clubs Draw here: https://tipperary.gaa.ie/shop/tipperary-2020-2021-draw/
“Its Our Club – Our County – Our Draw”
Fantasy Football
If anyone is interested in joining our club Fantasy Football League the code is ddhsvc
Juvenile News
Under-6
Our under six hurlers had their very first blitz of the year on Saturday morning last in MacDonagh Park Nenagh. The boys played Ballina in what was a fantastic morning’s hurling for these young stars. Nenagh fielded five teams for the blitz. This blitz was the first-ever match for many of these young stars and each one hurled brilliantly. A big well done to these boys on the wonderful performances and effort they all put in at this morning’s blitz. Thanks to Ballina for traveling. Training continues next Saturday morning at ten o’clock to eleven in the park.
Under-8
Our under eight boys traveled to Thurles on Saturday morning last to take part in a blitz against teams from all over Tipperary. The boys got to play teams from Drom & Inch, Thurles Gaels, Sean Treacys, Moycarkey Borris and Portroe. The boys played very well and enjoyed the opportunity to play against the many different teams. Hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. The Wednesday football training is now finished due to school returning, there will be football included in the two remaining training sessions from time to time and details will issue on the group text in advance so that children can have the correct equipment with them at training.
Under-10
Under ten boys, this group had a very busy week with two blitzes to navigate. First blitz was a mid-week affair, the boys played Kiladangan in three very competitive games last Wednesday evening in MacDonagh Park. The boys played with great determination and effort. There were some excellent skills on display by the Nenagh boys. Thanks to Kiladangan for traveling over to play.
The second blitz for our under ten boys was Saturday morning in Thurles, the boys took on Cashel in the glorious Autumn sunshine. Our boys played three games against three Cashel King Cormacs sides and as we expected Cashel were well up for today’s challenge. Our boys were every bit equal to Cashels’ challenge and we saw some excellent skills, huge effort and determination from the Nenagh boys. Our boys produced some brilliant scores, determined hooking and blocking and excellent teamwork throughout the three games. Thank you very much to the two Under eight hurlers who stepped up and played with their Under ten club mates at the blitz, this resulted in two sets of brothers lining out for the under tens. Congratulations to these two fabulous young superstars on their under ten debut. Well done to all the boys who played against Cashel.
New players are always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011), it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Please note our new training structure for the coming weeks, Tuesday evenings from 5.45 to 7pm, this will be a combined hurling and football training session with football first followed by hurling training, remember to bring hurl, helmet, gum shields and drink, If boys just want to play either code that will be fine. No training on Wednesday. Hurling training on Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. Keep up the practicing at home boys between matches and training.
Under-12
Hard luck to our under twelve A Plate Final team who put in a massive effort but just couldn’t take the match from an excellent Kilruane MacDonaghs side last Saturday evening in Cloughjordan. We couldn’t be more proud of our boys though. Onward and upward only for these lads! Thank you to the management group who mentored the boys all season.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s match(es).
This week’s Juvenile fixtures are:-
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is central to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Thank you to those who volunteered as Covid officers for the different age groups, without this framework and support from parents return to play would not be possible. Please be mindful of the new additional Covid procedures around return to play. Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Camogie News
Senior Camogie
Best of luck to our senior camógs on Saturday next as they seek to capture the club’s very first county senior league title when they play Éire Óg Annacarty in The Camogie Grounds, The Ragg at 12 noon. Due to restricted attendances, the club is hoping to stream this match. Details of which will be published on our social media accounts during the week.
Under-12 Camogie
Alanna Peters clears her lines
Team 1 played Roscrea in their county semi-final on Sunday afternoon in a Ballinahinch. Playing against a strong wind in the first half, our backs were superb, keeping the Roscrea girls scoreless. We led at half time by a point after a great run and shot from Grace Cleary.
The second half was a ding-dong battle with Roscrea scoring a goal early to go ahead. Grace Cleary got us back ahead after a super run on goal from Sophie Hourigan. She passed the ball goalward and Grace finished it to the net.
Roscrea came back again and scored another goal, putting them back ahead. The Nenagh girls didn’t bow their heads though and after great midfield play by Saoirse Ryan and Anna O’Dwyer, Sophie pounced again to get her low shot into the net.
The Roscrea girls battled right to the end, but our backs put their bodies on the line and held firm to win by a single point. Hard luck to Roscrea and well done to all the girls on a fantastic match. Thanks to all who came to support. Both teams 1 & 2 will now have their co finals next weekend, fixtures to be confirmed. We need all under-12 girls at training this week to prepare. Monday and Thursday 6-7pm.
Action from the under-12 match against Roscrea
Josh Keller on the attack against Borrisokane
Seth Shayanewako advances against Borrisokane
Max Ryan takes a break from playing with his toys at the minor football match on Saturday
Max Ryan takes a break from playing with his toys at the minor football match last Saturday
Former Éire Óg hurler Brian Fitzgibbon shares a joke with selector David Minogue.
🐐 @mikeyhallinan1 https://t.co/7jIk4D3VTA
— Alex Jones (@Alexj_97) September 13, 2020
Mixed results for our senior teams, football returns while our junior-As prepare for a North semi-final. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers exited the championship at the semi-final stage last Saturday evening in Semple Stadium following a 1-22 to 1-12 defeat to Loughmore Castleiney. A second-half Tommy Heffernan goal wasn’t enough to spark a revival and the mid men ran out ten point winners. The club wishes to thank joint managers Noel Maloney and John Brennan for the selfless efforts as well as their diligent and hardworking management team, all of whom left no stone unturned in their efforts to win the Dan Breen. We also wish to thank the panel of players for their dedication all year. They are a tremendous bunch of lads whose commitment to the team could never be questioned. To our loyal fans, while you could not be there in the flesh your unwavering support is appreciated by everyone in Nenagh Éire Óg.
The match programme from this weekend’s games can be downloaded here.
Junior-A
Seán Geaney in action against Roscrea
Our junior-A hurlers were due to play Borris-Ileigh this weekend but unfortunately, our opposition was unable to field and we were awarded the game. This means that Nenagh finish top of the group in the round-robin series and advance to the semi-finals which are likely to be fixed for two weeks time.
Junior-C
Seán Shanahan
Our junior-C hurlers are due to play their next game against Ballina on Sunday at 11:30 in Ballina.
Junior Football
Alex Jones in possession with Jimmy Hynes in support against Lorrha Dorrha in 2019
Our footballers will participate in the North junior-B championship this year and will be jointly managed by Lenny Ryan and Brian Duffy. Training begins this Monday at 7pm in MacDonagh Park. Anyone who is not on the WhatsApp group and would like to take part are invited to contact our management team, send a private message to any of our social media channels or alternatively arrive to training this Monday. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Community Lotto
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-license and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Tipperary Clubs’ Draw
Support your local Tipperary GAA clubs and join the Tipp Clubs’ draw for a chance to win amazing CAR and CASH prizes every three weeks.
Sign up today to be in the first BUMPER draw on the 18th of Sept with two CARS plus €25k in prizes.
€500,000 to be won through 11 draws for only €100. Up to 70% of funds goes back to your local club. You’ve Got to Be in it to WIN it. Sign up here: https://tipperary.gaa.ie/shop/tipperary-2020-2021-draw/
Bryan Geaney
Bryan photographed with his brothers Seán and Michael and Noel Stanley after winning a club table quiz in the Dapp Inn
Juvenile News
Under-6
Under six training continues every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. New faces are always welcome to join, please contact one of the management group in advance via the club’s social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Under-8 hurlers
Our under eight boys held a blitz on Saturday morning v Kilruane. Four Nenagh teams took to the field. It was a hugely successful morning’s hurling for the boys with everyone playing brilliantly, keep up the practicing at home between training sessions and very well done to all the boys. Training for the under eight group continues at the usual times this week, hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. Under eight boys football training is held every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six, everyone welcome, a reminder that gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings theirs to training.
Under-10
Under ten boys, new players are always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011), it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Please note our new training structure for the coming weeks, Tuesday evenings from 5.45 to 7pm, this will be a combined hurling and football training with football first followed by hurling training, remember to bring hurl, helmet, gum shields and drink, If boys just want to play either code that will be fine. Instead of training this coming Wednesday, September 8th we will play Kiladangan in MacDonagh park, games start at 6pm so we will meet up in the field at 5.45. On Saturday, September 12th we will travel to Thurles to play Cashel. The games will start at 12 noon and will be held in the Thurles Sarsfields’ outside pitch, beside Semple Stadium.
Under-12
Under-12 D Team
Our Under twelve D team lost out to Ballinahinch on Friday evening in the North semi-final. Good luck to Ballinahinch in the final. Our boys played very well and put in a super effort. Well done in particular to the Under ten boys who featured in the Under twelve squad throughout the season. Thank you to the management group who mentored the boys all season.
Under-16
Under-16 hurlers, North Tipperary finalists 2020
Our under sixteen panel put in a tremendous effort in their North final v Toomevara last week, unfortunately, though it wasn’t to be for the Nenagh squad. The Nenagh boys attacked the game from the throw-in and were not found wanting when it came to effort and commitment. Nenagh and Toomevara traded scores early on until a goal from Toomevara put a chink of light between the teams. In the final quarter of the match, with the scoreboard not in their favor Nenagh pressed hard to rattle the Toome net and came tantalizing close on a number of occasions but never managed that much-needed goal to shore up the deficit. The Nenagh lads played with passion, tremendous commitment and great heart, they fought for the game right into the final seconds. The entire Nenagh panel and management group should be very proud of themselves. Final score Nenagh Éire Óg 0-12 Toomevara 1-15.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s match(es).
This week’s Juvenile fixtures are:
Tuesday, September 8th
Under 12A Plate Final in Cloughjordan @ 6.30pm
Kilruane Mc Donaghs V Nenagh Éire Óg.
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is central to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Thank you to those who volunteered as Covid officers for the different age groups, without this framework and support from parents return to play would not be possible. Please be mindful of the new additional Covid procedures around return to play. Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up online to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Camogie News
A determined Zoey Gratton clears her lines against Silvermines in a rainy Ragg.
Senior
Congratulations to the senior team who are through to the Tipperary Senior Camogie League Final after defeating the Silvermines 2-11 to 0-12 points on Saturday. The team will face Annacarty in the final on the 19th of September in The Ragg at 11am.
Under-12
We had our under-12 Team 2 co semi-final on Sunday in Boherlahan against a strong Annacarty team. There was nothing between the teams on the pitch, but Annacarty took their scores better to run out winners 6-2 to 1-0, with a second-half goal by Sophie Hourigan.
We now go into the shield final on Sunday 20th .
Team 1 play their semi-final next weekend. Training continues for all girls Monday and Thursday evening 6-7.30pm.
Under-10
U10 girls play a challenge match this Monday against Kiladangan in Puckane at 6.30.
Under-8
The under-8 girls played their third game of the year against Kiladangan and the girls’ skills and energy was brilliant. Thanks to Kildangan for hosting. Training next Thurs evening at 6pm and new players are always welcome to join in.
Under-6
Training continues this Thursday at 6pm. Parents are encouraged to lend a hand with such large numbers of under-6s attending each session. All hands on deck!
Zoey Gratton and Grace O’Brien on Saturday evening in The Ragg
Covid officer Mary Jo O’Reilly enjoys a joke in Semple Stadium prior to the match against Loughmore Castleiney
Killian Gleeson battles under the dropping ball
Joint managers Noel Maloney and John Brennan in a discussion on Saturday evening. Both men went above and beyond the call of duty with the quantity and quality of work they put in this year with the senior team.
Paudie O’Kennedy is our new club president, three wins for our adult teams while the under-16s prepare for the North final. All of this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Dáire Quinn under pressure during the second half
Our senior hurlers qualified for the semi-final of the FBD Insurance Tipperary senior hurling championship following a 3-12 to 1-8 win over Thurles Sarsfields in Semple Stadium on Saturday last. Three first-half goals from Jake Morris helped Nenagh on their way and they now prepare for a semi-final meeting with Loughmore Castleiney while Kiladangan will play Drom & Inch on the other side of the draw.
If you would like to download the match programme from this weekend’s games please click here.
Junior-A Hurling
Our junior-A hurlers continued their winning ways with a 0-23 to 1-13 win over Toomevara in Puckane on Sunday evening.
Junior-C Hurling
Seán Shanahan in action on Sunday morning against Roscrea
Our junior-C team recorded a 0-22 to 0-13 win over Roscrea in MacDonagh Park on Sunday morning in round 2 of the championship. In what was a highly entertaining game, both sides worked extremely hard with Nenagh just having enough to pull away from their opponents in the end. We wish Aidan Healy a speedy recovery from a knock he picked up in the game.
Stevie Hallinan in action on Sunday morning in the junior-C clash with Roscrea.
Tipperary Clubs’ Draw
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Sign up today to be in the first BUMPER draw on the 18th of Sept with two CARS plus €25k in prizes.
€500,000 to be won through 11 draws for only €100. Up to 70% of funds goes back to your local club. You’ve Got to Be in it to WIN it. Sign up here: https://tipperary.gaa.ie/shop/tipperary-2020-2021-draw/
Nenagh Éire Óg are delighted to announce that Paudie O’Kennedy is our new club president
The name O’Kennedy is synonymous with GAA in our town and Paudie O’Kennedy has given a lifetime of service to Gaelic games in Nenagh.
From the moment he could walk Paudie was regularly to be found pucking a ball off the gable end of Ciss Fahy’s house, honing his skills before graduating to the Forge Field where many All-Ireland finals were hurled with friends and relations long into his childhood evenings.
As fit today as he was in his hurling days
As there were no underage competitions at the time, Paudie had to wait until he was fifteen years old before lining out for the club’s minor side against a combination of Portroe and Ballina and his performances soon caught the eye of the county selectors as he helped the club win a North final in 1955 before eventually losing out to the famed Thurles Sarsfields side in the county final, a side littered with future stars of the game including Michael Murphy who would captain the county to All-Ireland senior glory in 1964 as well as the legendary Jimmy Doyle. Of course, our own side were not without talented hurlers as Mick Gilmartin and Mick Burns more than made their own impact on the game.
In 1957 Paudie, along with clubmates Devere Reynolds and Paddy Kearns, won Munster and All-Ireland titles with the Blue & Gold having beaten Limerick 3-8 to 1-4 in the Munster decider before accounting for Kilkenny 4-7 to 3-7 in Croke Park.
One of Paudie’s biggest regrets on the field of play was losing the North minor final in 1957 after a replay, a medal he’d gladly swap his All-Ireland minor for. However, his collection of medals did not end there and he was extremely successful in schools’ hurling capturing a Dean Ryan Cup, two Dr. Harty Cups as well as an All-Ireland colleges’ title as well as two coveted Fitzgibbon Cup medals with University College Dublin.
Paudie was a member of the 1957 North Tipperary senior hurling winning panel and played a starring role in the 1964 success where he contributed four points from wing forward before retiring from playing the game two years later but that did not end his involvement with Nenagh Éire Óg and he served on numerous committees over the years, putting in countless hours to ensure the continued success of the club.
North Tipperary senior hurling champions 1957.
Community Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The ten supplementary draw winners:
1.Frances Coonan
2.Tom & Ann Healy
3.D Foley
4.Lorcan O’Brien
5.O’Brien Family
6.John Spencer
7.Cathal Farrell
8.John Brennan
9.Maura Morkan
10.Eileen Slattery
Next week’s jackpot is €3,000
We are asking all of our players, members and supporters to join our Community Lotto online here.
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-license and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Condolences
The club would like to express its sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Nora O’Brien after her recent passing.
Ms O’Brien’s family are steeped in Éire Óg history with her late husband Billy having captained the 1957 North senior winning team while her son Donie repeated this feat in 1993. Her other sons Willie and Kieran played and coached with the club for many years while her daughter Noreen has also been heavily involved in the past while many of her grandchildren have also donned the club colours.
To her loving family Patricia (Leo), Donie, Kieran, Noreen (Coffey), Willie and Valerie (Quinn), brothers Eddie, Pat and Micheal, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, Stephen, Noreen and all her nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends we offer our deepest sympathies.
We also extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Bryan Geaney who passed away. To his wife Margaret, children David, Conor and Hugh, brothers Michael, Seán and Noel and his relations and wide circle of friends we offer our deepest condolences.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha
Camogie News
Senior
Under-12
Under-10
Under-8
Under-6
New Camogie Jersey available in A Sportsman’s Dream
The front of the new camogie jersey ©Paudie Bourke
Juvenile News
Under-6
Under-6 training continues every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. New faces are always welcome to join, please contact one of the management group in advance via the club’s social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Our under-8 boys held a blitz on Saturday morning v Roscrea. Three Nenagh teams took to the field with each team playing three games. It was a hugely successful morning’s hurling for the boys with everyone playing brilliantly, keep up the practicing at home between training sessions and very well done to all the boys. Training for the under eight group returns to the usual times this week, hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. Under eight boys football training is held every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six, everyone welcome, a reminder that gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training.
Under-10
Under ten boys traveled to Toomevara on Saturday morning to play Toome. All the boys played very well and lots of smiles leaving the pitch, keep up the practicing between matches and training at home. Thanks as always to our hosts. New players always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011), it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Training continues this week for hurling and football as follows:- under ten hurling training each Tuesday evening from six o’clock to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. Under ten football training will be every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six. Reminder, gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training. If boys just want to play either code that will be fine.
Under-12
Our under twelve A team lost out to Newport on Saturday morning in the North quarter-final. The boys played really well and battled right to the end, it was a great effort from the entire team as they never gave up. Into the plate competition now for the boys so lots more hurling and excitement ahead for this group.
Under-14
Under fourteen boys played Ballina in Ballina in their North quarter-final on Friday evening and while the boys battled hard and put in huge commitment Ballina were the eventual winners on the evening. The under fourteens now go into the plate competition so the boys will have plenty more games and competition in the coming weeks.
Under-16
Our under-16 panel had a strong win in their North semi-final against Ballina in Toomevara last Monday evening. This was an all-round great team performance. Nenagh had an electric start to the second half of this semi-final with a few really well-taken goals early on that swung the scoreboard in Nenagh’s favor after which the boys kept the scoreboard ticking over with some very accurate shooting to finish the match eventual winners and qualify for the North final on a scoreline of 1-11 to 4-13. Well done to this group of players and their management team. Best wishes from everyone in the final.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s matches. We’re all looking forward to the games with great anticipation.
This week’s Juvenile fixtures are:
Under-16 A Hurling North Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Monday, August 31st @ 6.15pm.
Venue: Kilcoleman
Under-12 D Hurling North Semi-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballinahinch
Tuesday, September 1st @ 6.30pm
Venue: TBC
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is central to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Thank you to those who volunteered as Covid officers for the different age groups, without this framework and support from parents return to play would not be possible. Please be mindful of the new additional Covid procedures around return to play. Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Step aside Bridget Delaney! Juvenile PRO, Elaine Mc Weeney O’Brien, wife of Brian O’Brien Mc Weeney, takes a photograph during the North under-16 semi-final against Ballina.
Matt Lillis gathers up the sliothars at the Killinan End prior to the game against Thurles
Nenagh Éire Óg are delighted to announce that Paudie O’Kennedy is our new club president
The name O’Kennedy is synonymous with GAA in our town and Paudie O’Kennedy has given a lifetime of service to Gaelic games in Nenagh.
From the moment he could walk Paudie was regularly to be found pucking a ball off the gable end of Ciss Fahy’s house, honing his skills before graduating to the Forge Field where many All-Ireland finals were hurled with friends and relations long into his childhood evenings.
As fit today as he was in his hurling days
As there were no underage competitions at the time, Paudie had to wait until he was fifteen years old before lining out for the club’s minor side against a combination of Portroe and Ballina and his performances soon caught the eye of the county selectors as he helped the club win a North final in 1955 before eventually losing out to the famed Thurles Sarsfields side in the county final, a side littered with future stars of the game including Michael Murphy who would captain the county to All-Ireland senior glory in 1964 as well as the legendary Jimmy Doyle. Of course, our own side were not without talented hurlers as Mick Gilmartin and Mick Burns more than made their own impact on the game.
In 1957 Paudie, along with clubmates Devere Reynolds and Paddy Kearns, won Munster and All-Ireland titles with the Blue & Gold having beaten Limerick 3-8 to 1-4 in the Munster decider before accounting for Kilkenny 4-7 to 3-7 in Croke Park.
One of Paudie’s biggest regrets on the field of play was losing the North minor final in 1957 after a replay, a medal he’d gladly swap his All-Ireland minor for. However, his collection of medals did not end there and he was extremely successful in schools’ hurling capturing a Dean Ryan Cup, two Dr. Harty Cups as well as an All-Ireland colleges’ title as well as two coveted Fitzgibbon Cup medals with University College Dublin.
Paudie was a member of the 1957 North Tipperary senior hurling winning panel and played a starring role in the 1964 success where he contributed four points from wing forward before retiring from playing the game two years later but that did not end his involvement with Nenagh Éire Óg and he served on numerous committees over the years, putting in countless hours to ensure the continued success of the club.
North Tipperary senior hurling champions 1957.
