Our seniors and junior-As qualify for the county semi-finals while our under-15s end the season with a defeat to Ballina. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
In the battle of the Young Irelanders, our senior hurlers defeated Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill on Saturday afternoon in The Ragg in the FBD Insurance county quarter-final on a 4-15 to 1-8 scoreline. Nenagh got the perfect start when a Jake Morris effort was brilliantly blocked by Darragh Mooney but the Annacarty net-minder could do nothing to stop Conor Hennessy sticking the rebound home for the opening goal of the game inside the opening fifteen seconds. Morris himself got in on the goalscoring act with two of his own while Andrew Coffey added the fourth deep in the second half. We wish a speedy recovery to Shane Hennessy who were forced off early due to injury. We play Kiladangan in the county semi-final this Sunday at 1:45pm in Semple Stadium while Borris-Ileigh play Kilruane MacDonagh’s in the other semi-final at 3:30pm.
Hugh Maloney bursts out of defence on Saturday
Junior-A Hurling
Killian Malone, who scored Nenagh’s opening goal, on the attack against Skeheenarinky ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Our junior-A hurlers had a fantastic win over Skeheenarinky in Leahy Park, Cashel on Sunday last in the county quarter-final on a 2-14 to 1-15 scoreline. Killian Malone got Nenagh’s opening goal while Craig Hilmi added the second. The lads have been drawn to play West side Arravale Rovers in the county semi-final in Templederry at 4pm Saturday.
Juvenile News
Under-15
Our under-15 hurlers finished their year on Sunday morning when they were beaten by Ballina in the hurling plate final in Ballina 1-20 to 2-8. We wish to thank the entire panel of players, their mentors, parents and guardians for all their hard work this year and many lifelong memories have been created in 2019 and we look forward to many more in 2020.
Under-8
under-8
Our under-8 boys travelled to Sixmilebridge Saturday morning last to play Sixmilebridge of Clare and Clarinbridge of Galway. Four teams travelled from Éire Óg with all teams doing extremely well. There was great excitement over the past few weeks over the return visit to Sixmilebridge. Thanks to our hosts for providing food for all the visitors.
under-8
under-8
under-8
Club Walking Group
The club’s walking group continue their activities around the town this week with organised walks, leaving MacDonagh Park, at 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Absolutely everyone is welcome come along regardless of fitness levels or whether you’re from the town or not. Come along and get some fresh air and exercise in this social and relaxing environment.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Billy McNamara, St Josephs Park
Greg Kennedy, Dublin Road
Ml Cleary, Ardcroney
Derek Lillis, Tullaheady
Buddy Egan, Derrylavin Heights
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
FBD Insurance County Senior Quarter-Final
Saturday, 12 October, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill
The Ragg, 4pm
North Tipperary Under-15 Plate Final
Sunday, 13 October, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Ballina, 10am
Junior-A County Quarter-Final
Sunday, 13 October, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Skeheenarinky
Cashel, 3pm
Our seniors and junior-As make a welcome return to championship action, we participate in the inaugural meeting to help Nenagh become an autism friendly town and our under-6s enjoy their end of year party. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
The draw has been made for the FBD Insurance senior hurling quarter-finals and we find ourselves paired with Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill. This game will take place in The Ragg on Saturday at 4pm
The full draw is as follows:
Nenagh Éire Og v Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill
Borrisoleigh v Drom & Inch
Toomevara v Kiladanagn
Kilruane MacDonagh’s v Clonoulty Rossmore
Junior-A Hurling
Our junior-A hurlers will play Skeheenarinky in the county quarter-final on Sunday in Cashel at 3pm. Best of luck to all involved.
Autism Friendly Town
Nenagh is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Birdhill and Clonakilty in becoming a designated autism-friendly town. The initiative was launched in the Abbey Court Hotel on Friday by Alan Kelly T.D. and autism documentary film-maker Nic Ryan Purcell. They were preaching to the converted in a room packed with a cross section of the town and region as diverse as the autism spectrum itself. As highlighted on the night, if only some of the possible changes necessary were made by businesses, sporting clubs and the Council, they would have a massive positive impact on not just the families on the spectrum but on families dealing with a wide range of issues including dementia and hearing loss. In other words, it will bring a lot of peace to the town. As a club with over 300 juvenile boys and girls, and who play host to numerous senior and county hurling, Gaelic football and camogie matches, Nenagh Éire Óg were well represented on the night are looking forward to engaging with the soon to be formed committee and making MacDonagh Park even more accessible. Well done to all involved and we at Nenagh Éire Óg look forward to the challenge.
Healthy Club Conference 2019
Bartley Ryan with Tipperary senior hurler Noel McGrath
Our thanks goes to Bartley Ryan who attended the annual Healthy Club Conference in Croke Park recently. Our club has been to the fore in the Healthy Club Project since its inception and our thanks goes to Michael Geaney who did trojan work in this area in the past.
Juvenile News
Under-15
Well done to our under-15 A Plate hurlers who beat Kilruane MacDonagh’s over the weekend in the North semi-final played in Nenagh. They will face Ballina in the final on Sunday, October 13th with the time and venue to be confirmed. Great hurling lads!
Under-6
Our under-6 boys had their final ‘training’ session in Nenagh College, with thanks to Mikey Heffernan and Adventure World Parties. A great morning’s fun was had by the boys (and their brothers and sisters!) and it was well deserved as they put in a huge effort all year. Well done boys!!
Also, a big thank you to parents who brought the boys to training and blitz’s and helped out at both in any way. It is very much appreciated by all. The club would like to add thanks to Cathal and the fantastic under-6 mentors who worked so hard all year to make a home for our youngest players and their families in MacDonagh Park. The future is bright. Éire Óg Abú!
Well done Paul
Congratulations to minor hurler Paul Ryan who represented Ireland over the weekend in badminton winning a silver medal for his country in the process.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Michael McGrath, McDonagh Court
John Walsh, St Josephs Park
Craig Quigley, St Josephs Park
Seamus Quigley, Knigh
Caroline Gleeson, Cudville Green
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Barry is nominated for an All-Star, the Walking Group resume activities while Greg Browne proves he’s more than just a talented coach. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Barry is nominated for an All-Star
We extend our congratulations to Barry Heffernan who was nominated for a PwC All-Star this week after his sterling performances in the Blue & Gold this year. Barry is just one of eleven Tipperary players in the running to claim a coveted All-Star.
Club Walking Group
The club’s walking group resume their activities around the town this week with organised walks, leaving MacDonagh Park, at 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Absolutely everyone is welcome come along regardless of fitness levels or whether you’re from the town or not. Come along and get some fresh air and exercise in this social and relaxing environment.
Greg Browne
Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Greg Browne as a teak-tough, no-nonsense yet stylish player in both Gaelic football and hurling. He brought those traits successfully into coaching winning numerous titles with the overwhelming majority of teams he has trained and improved the skills of those players he offered advise to.
Greg as it turns out isn’t a bad singer and songwriter either after composing the following song about our town. Click on the YouTube link below to have a listen and spot familiar places and characters in the footage from around the town.
Camogie News
Under-13
The under-13 girls put on a great display in their first group game against Newport in Shallee last Friday evening. Unfortunately we came up against a stronger team on the night. Our next game is away to Roscrea next weekend, fixture TBC. Training continues on Thursday evening at 5.30pm.
Under-10
The under-10 girls finished up Sunday with the county blitz in Borrisoleigh. We had three teams and played teams from Borris-leigh, Brian Boru’s, Sliabh Felim, Toomevara, Knockavilla, Cahir, Fethard and Mullinahone. The girls began training mid-January and worked hard throughout the year. Huge numbers took part in the Éire Óg summer camp and the Cúl Camp. The highlight of the year was the trip to Dublin to play St. Judes and to watch the All-Ireland camogie final. Numbers continually grew throughout the year with more new girls starting recently. Our thanks to all the parents and coaches of the girls for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Under-8
The under-8s finished their year with a County Blitz in Borrisoleigh on Sunday. Well done to the girls and their parents for all their efforts throughout the year. The girls made great progress this year as well has having plenty of fun. Looking forward to meeting up again in 2020 and new members are very welcome.
Juvenile News
Under-15
Our under-15 plate hurlers are though to a North semi-final on Sunday, October 6th, where they will play Roscrea V Kilruane MacDonagh’s. Best of luck lads.
Under-8
Our under-8 boys travelled to Durlas Óg to play a blitz on Saturday morning. Both teams had three teams in highly entertaining games. Durlas Óg gave us a wonderful welcome with delicious food afterwards. There was even some half-time fruit to keep the energy levels up. Congratulations to Durlas Óg on winning the county under-16 final later in the day. Hopefully both sets of under-8s will have lots of big days ahead of them as well. Next week we play a Gaelic football blitz and the following week we have our final hurling blitz of the year against Sixmilebridge and Clarinbridge.
Under-6
Well done to all of the boys on Saturday morning on their final blitz of the year in Roscrea playing against the hosts, Clonakenny and Borris-Ileigh. They had a great morning and despite the damp conditions, all played their hearts out. Thanks to Roscrea for inviting us and for the refreshments afterwards.
Also a big thank you to all of the parents who have brought the boys training every week and to blitz’s all over the county! It’s much appreciated and the improvement shown since last February is fantastic. The boys have one final ‘special’ training session next Saturday morning before the seasons end. Well done to all!
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Michael Cleary, Ardcroney
Michael McGrath, McDonagh Court
Pat Bonfield, Ballycommon
Mark Mitchell, Northville
Kieran Hogan
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Club news 22 September 2019
Adult News
FBD Insurance County Senior Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V To be confirmed
Weekend of 13 October 2019
Junior-A County Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V To be confirmed
Weekend of 13 October 2019
Camogie News
Under-13
The under-13 league commences this week and we play Newport away on Friday evening. Training continues this week for under-13s on Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Thursday evening 6pm to 7pm.
Under-10
The under-10 girls play their last county blitz next Sunday in Borrisoleigh. Great to see so many girls training since last January.
End of Year Party
The under-8 girls had their end of year party in Nenagh College on Saturday morning and great fun was had by all. Out thanks go to the parents, mentors and players for all their commitment over the year. We look forward to our last blitz of the year next Sunday.
Juvenile News
Under-6
Training for the under-6 panel continues on Saturday morning at 10am. Thanks to all the boys and parents for their continued support.
Under-8
Under-8 training continues this week on Wednesday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 10am. New members are always welcome. There will be a blitz in Thurles, Saturday 27th, at 10am against Durlas Óg while on Saturday 12th October, we will visit Sixmilebridge to play the hosts as well as Clarinbridge.
Under-11
Commiserations go to our under-11 D hurlers who lost out to eventual winners Ballina on Saturday in the North blitz. They are a very special bunch of boys whom we are extremely proud of.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Jess Hayden, Rathmines
Danny Dwyer, c/o the HiB
Kay Smith
Andrea Nagyoua, c/o Figgertys
Mike Malone, Tullaheady
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Under-11 D Plate Semi-Final
Saturday, 21 September 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Venue: Toomevara 11am
FBD Insurance County Senior Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V To be confirmed
Weekend of 13 October 2019
Junior-A County Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V To be confirmed
Weekend of 13 October 2019
The Walking Group present a cheque of over €7,000, the under-14s suffer final heartbreak while the under-6 camógs had a wonderful day in Puckane. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Walking Group/Healthy Club Project
On Friday night the club’s walking group, in association with the Healthy Club Project presented a cheque for €7,195 to Eileen Murphy from Milford Home Care. The money was raised when the group climbed Croagh Patrick in Mayo last summer and donations were kindly received from many generous people including sponsorship from Anne Malone, Brian Darcy, Pauline Phelan and Stephen Ryan. The help and support of the adult, juvenile and camogie clubs was above and beyond the call of duty and we also thank Jackie Holland and Bartley Ryan who made a passionate and moving speeches on the night.
Juvenile News
Under-14
Hard luck to this wonderful team of young hurlers who have had an outstanding year but lost out on Saturday to Dúrlas Óg, the better team on the day, in the under-14 A hurling county final. Playing with pride and passion, our boys left it all on the field and no club can ask for more. Thanks to our opposition, the referee, County Board officials and Knockavilla Kickhams for hosting the game. It was the attitude of the lads though, as they regrouped in the complex for dinner, that was most remarkable. In a room filled with their parents, siblings and club officers, they showed a resilience beyond their years. They were positive, great fun and already planning next year.
Thanks to Martin Morris and the Hi-B for providing the food, especially during Jimmy’s 90th birthday celebrations. Can’t have been simple! Once again, thanks to the fantastic parents of this group. They should never underestimate their role in the club. Under the guidance of their management team of Greg Browne, Shane Connolly, Michael McNamara, John Kennedy, Ronan Walshe and John McNamara, the boys have learned that their displays of teamwork, commitment and their desire to be the best that they can be for each other is what makes real winners. Thanks for that, men. It’s difficult to commiserate with a team that has won four North titles, one County title, a President’s Trophy and competed at National Féile, so we won’t. Well done in 2019 boys. Roll on 2020!
Camogie News
Under-12
Next year’s under-12s will take to the field tomorrow evening as we play Kiladangan and Newport in under-11 friendly games starting at 6.30pm. All players to be at the field for 6.15pm. Shinguards and helmets required.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of the late Margaret Lee, mother of Sinéad Lee and grandmother of Audrey (Éire Óg u12 team). May she rest in peace.
Under-6
The under-6s played Kiladangan and Shannon Rovers in glorious sunshine in Puckane on Saturday morning. A great way to finish a super year. Thanks to Kiladangan for the invitation and to all the parents that have supported the girls this year.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Eamon Brennan, Gortlandroe
Mary Spillane, Richmond
Kevin Walsh, Ballyphillip
Jack Peters, Kilruane
K, M & J O’Meara, Bawn
The seniors advance to the county quarter-final while the under-14s reach the county decider as five legends come out of retirement. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Breithlá Shona Jimmy
Jimmy Morris and Noreen Ryan Kelly at a camogie game in the Ragg
Wednesday next is going to be a very special day for one of the club’s greatest stalwarts, Jimmy Morris, as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Jimmy has worked tirelessly for the club over the decades and his enthusiasm for the Blues has never wavered as he wears his heart on his sleeve at every match the club plays, be it hurling, football or camogie. We hope Jimmy has a magical day and we look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with him in the future.
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers completed the round robin stage of the FBD Insurance county championship on Sunday last defeating Burgess 2-23 to 2-17 with the Nenagh goals coming from Philip Hickey and Jake Morris. The win ensures our progression to the quarter-final of the county championship.
Legends Match in aid of Alzheimers Society of Ireland
Nenagh Éire Óg legends Michael Cleary, Declan O’Meara, Conor O’Donovan, Kevin Tucker and Eddie Tucker
The years were certainly rolled back in MacDonagh Park on Saturday last as the Tipperary legends dusted the cobwebs off their boots, hurleys and helmets and made a welcome return to action as they took on their Limerick counterparts in a charity game in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland. A large crowd gathered and gasped in awe as Kevin Tucker demonstrated, once again, his amazing ability to hit the post from point-blank range as the Premier ran out 4-23 to 4-16 winners. Our thanks go to all the volunteers, players and match officials who made the day such a huge success and we wish the Alzheimers Society of Ireland the very best of luck in the future.
Match officials Seán Phelan, David Minogue, Tommy Ryan (Kiladangan), Seán Cleere (Kilkenny), Christy McLoughlin, Seán McTiernan and Eamon O’Brien
Legends are taking the field! #LegendsMatch #WorldAlzMonth pic.twitter.com/cZSKNZwemE
— The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (@alzheimersocirl) September 7, 2019
Walking Group Presentation
Members of the walking group just as they set off to the summit of Croagh Patrick
The club’s walking group, in conjunction with the Healthy Club Project, recently climbed Croagh Patrick to raise money for Milford Care Centre and amassed an amazing €7,000 in the process thanks to the generosity of so many. You are all invited to the complex next Friday, September 13th at 8pm where the proceeds will be presented and refreshments provided.
Roll of Honour
Tipperary-All-Ireland Hurling Champions 1925. Inserts: Mick Darcy, Phil Cahill, Jack Darcy. Back Row: Joe McLoughney, Willie Quinn, Arthur O’Donnell, Martin Mockler, Steven Hackett, Jim Hickey, R Nealon, Wedger Meagher. Middle Row: Tom Duffy, Steven Kenny, John Power, Frank McGrath, Johnny Leahy (capt), J J Hayes, Paddy O’Dwyer. Front Row: Paddy Power, Martin Kennedy, Paddy Leahy, Bill Ryan, Martin Flannigan.
We were recently informed of three omissions on our Roll of Honour and we are delighted to include Jack and Mick Darcy who won All-Ireland medals with Tipperary in 1925 when the Premier outclassed Galway 5-6 to 1-5. Indeed, Mick also won an All-Ireland with Dublin in 1924 when the capital defeated Galway 5-3 to 2-6. In the 1925 final the Irish Independent wrote that “Mick Darcy at midfield was an outstanding figure, his well-judged, lengthy pucks never failing to reach the Tipperary forwards. From a “70” he drew cheers by scoring a goal”.
In 2017 Ella Carey played in goals as Borrisokane Community College captured the under-16 Junior-C crown after defeating Abbey Community College 2-8 to 2-4. We are delighted to include all three players in our Roll of Honour and if there are any other omissions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via our social media channels or email us at eireognenagh@gmail.com
The club’s Roll of Honour can be viewed here.
Dublin All-Ireland hurling champions 1924. Mick Darcy is fourth from the left in the third row
Camogie News
The under-12s in Tymon North where they took on St. Judes
Under-6s
The under-6s finish their season with a blitz next Saturday morning against Kiladangan in Puckane. Last training takes place this Thursday.
Under-12s & Under-10s
Our under-10s and under-12s travelled to St. Judes GAA in Templeogue on Sunday where they received a great welcome from our hosts. The under-12s showed great skill and spirit to come from a goal down at half-time to win by two points. It was a great way to finish the season. The under-10s played three matches each against their St. Judes counterparts and all Nenagh girls played excellent camogie.
The group travelled on to Croke Park for the All-Ireland camogie final where we watched a great contest between Galway and Kilkenny.
Thanks to all the parents who travelled on a long day. Days like these live long in the memory for young girls and are hugely important in keeping their appetite for camogie alive. A big thank you also to Mike Nerney and all the ladies in St. Judes who showed us such great hospitality. We’ll look forward to welcoming them to Nenagh in 2020.
Juvenile News
Half-time team talk in the county under-14 semi-final
Under-14
Our under-14s continued their amazing year by defeating a gallant Cashel King Cormacs in the county semi-final on Saturday in Thurles 5-14 to 5-9. They now look forward to playing Durlas Óg in the final in Dundrum, next Saturday at 2:30pm. Best of luck lads.
Under-6
Well done to our under-6s who had a great mornings hurling in Cloughjordan on Saturday. Three matches were played against Kilruane MacDonagh’s, Toomevara and Roscrea and the boys were fantastic! A big thanks to Kilruane MacDonagh’s who hosted us and for the fantastic hospitality afterwards. Training as usual on Saturday mornings at 10am and new players are always welcome to come along.
Work Begins on New Grounds
Work began on our new grounds in Streame during the week and everyone in the club are really excited about the ten-acre development and which we will have access to through Grey’s Lane at the scoreboard end of the inside pitch in MacDonagh Park.
With our juvenile and camogie sections growing exponentially in recent years the demands on our two playing fields has grown to an unsustainable level and the new grounds are a much needed acquisition to meet the modern-day demands of the club.
This work will lead to a development of one playing pitch and leave enough room for other developments which have yet to be decided upon.
Club Lotto
This weeks jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Martina Ryan, Templederry
Kerry Johns, Southill
Matt Lillis, Tullaheady
Michael Keane, c/o Jim Flynn
Jimmy Hourigan, Belmont
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Today, work began on the club’s new grounds in Streame just off the Dark Road
Everyone in the club are really excited about the new grounds and we will have access to the ten-acre site through Grey’s Lane at the scoreboard end of the inside pitch in MacDonagh Park.
With our juvenile and camogie sections growing exponentially in recent years the demands on our two playing fields has grown to an unsustainable level and the new grounds are a much needed acquisition to meet the modern-day demands of the club.
This work will lead to a development of one playing pitch and leave enough room for other developments which have yet to be decided upon.
