A dejected Darragh Walsh at full time ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Commiserations go to our junior-A hurlers who lost out to an excellent Toomevara side in a pulsating North Tipperary final in Templederry on Sunday last. Entering the closing stages Nenagh were three-points down but fought back to level deep in injury time thanks to a Donnacha Quinn pointed-free. Toomevara had a blistering start to extra time and by the break they led by eight points, a lead Nenagh just could not reel in. Both sides can now look forward to the county championship and who’s to say they won’t meet again in the county final.
Conor Hennessy, mid-air, tries to get the block in ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Best of luck to our senior hurlers who play Loughmore Castleiney on Sunday at 1pm in The Ragg in the county championship while our minors face Kiladangan on Wednesday evening at 6:45pm in Toomevara.
Two proud Nenagh men, Conor and Jake after the Munster final
We send our congratulations to both Conor McCarthy and Jake Morris who played pivotal roles as the Tipperary under-20s defeated Cork in the All-Ireland final on Saturday evening in LIT Gaelic Grounds, 5-17 to 1-18. Tipperary won and the very first and last under-21 crowns and they have continued that tradition by capturing the under-20 title.
Superb catch and score by Jake Morris for @TipperaryGAA pic.twitter.com/lW7Q2mXMFa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 24, 2019
Spot the ball. Goal-mouth action from the senior camogie championship match V Drom & Inch
The camogie club were thrilled with the news during the week that Foley’s Inver on Gortlandroe had kindly sponsored us €1,000 which will be spent on equipment and promoting and encouraging girls to participate in the sport. Their generosity will make it a lot easier for us to keep girls involved in the sport for longer and will have a hugely positive benefit on the local economy.
Our seniors were heavily defeated by Drom and Inch in the senior championship during the week but all is not lost because if they beat Cashel Camogie Club on Friday evening in Cashel they will make the knock out stages.
Senior camogie management Michael McNamara, Conor Ryan and Cyril Griffin watch as the action unfolds
Sarah Kennedy clears her lines against Drom & Inch
Fr. Tom Seymour (Source www.rip.ie)
We were all deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of our dear friend Fr. Tom Seymour. A native of Portroe, Fr. Tom was stationed in Nenagh for a long number of years and was a regular visitor to MacDonagh Park where he played cards every week in clubhouse. Fr. Tom became a confidant, friend and advisor to so many in the club and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
We extend our sympathies to his brothers Denis and John (Jack), sisters-in-law Norah and Anna, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop Fintan Monahan, priests and religious in Killaloe Diocese, relatives, friends and parishioners of the various parishes that he administered.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Barry Heffernan, Michael Cleary and the Liam MacCarthy Cup
On Wednesday, just three days after performing heroics in the All-Ireland final, Barry Heffernan took time out of his busy schedule to visit all the young boys and girls at the Cúl Camp in MacDonagh Park and happily posed for photographs, answered questions as well as joining in in a chant of “Tipp, Tipp, Tipp…”.
We wish to thank Tipperary Coaching and Games officers Paudie Malone, Dinny Maher and all the coaches at the camp for their hard work during the week and of course the young boys and girls for their excellent behaviour. To see photographs from Barry’s visit please click here.
The under-6 boys played a blitz in Newport on Saturday. Ourselves, Ballina, Newport, Silvermines and Murroe-Boher all took part. Thanks to Newport for hosting us. Thanks also to all the parents who travelled after a busy week at the Cúl Camp.
Club chairman Enda Costello, Mick Burns and players from Doon and Nenagh
The club played Doon recently in the President’s Cup, a tournament to honour all our club presidents and we were delighted to welcome Ger Gavin, Jimmy Morris and five time All-Ireland medal winner Mick Burns to the club on the night. It was fantastic to see the reaction of the players from both sides when they realised they were standing in the presence of greatness as they realised Mick had achieved so much in the game. Thanks to all who made this such a wonderful success.
Tipperary and Nenagh legend Mick Burns with Ben Walshe
The boys and girls at the Cúl Camp with Barry Heffernan and the Liam MacCarthy Cup
We had a brilliant week this week as the club hosted the Cúl Camp summer camp and we were thrilled and honoured to welcome a host of special guests including All-Ireland champion Barry Heffernan along with the Liam MacCarthy Cup as well as County Board chairman John Devane. We wish to thank Paudie Malone and Dinny Maher from Tipperary Games and Coaching, the coaches and volunteers for all their hard work and making the week a massive success.
Scott O’ Brien gathers possession against Inane Rovers in the North junior football championship in 2018
One of players, Scott O’Brien, recently departed these shores to head across the pond to the USA, more specifically to Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois on a golf scholarship where he will study Business Management. Scott has been a fine goalkeeper in hurling and forward in Gaelic football over the years and we wish him all the best in his studies and golf career.
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Barry Heffernan gets a hero's welcome at @nenagheireog cul camp today! Thanks to Barry for taking time out of his day to talk to all the children, sign autographs and take pics with the cup. UP TIPP🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦@NenaghGuardian @TippSupporters @TipperaryGAA @BrophShane @TippFM pic.twitter.com/eyhAqaqL71
— Paudie Malone GDA (@GdaNorthTipp) August 21, 2019
Noreen Ryan Kelly on duty against Drom & Inch
We were all deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of our dear friend Fr. Tom Seymour. A native of Portroe, Fr. Tom was stationed in Nenagh for a long number of years and was a regular visitor to MacDonagh Park where he played cards every week in clubhouse. Fr. Tom became a confidant, friend and advisor to so many in the club and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
We extend our sympathies to his brothers Denis and John (Jack), sisters-in-law Norah and Anna, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop Fintan Monahan, priests and religious in Killaloe Diocese, relatives, friends and parishioners of the various parishes that he administered.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
North Tipperary Junior-A Hurling Final
Sunday, 25 August, 15:30
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Venue: Templederry
North Tipperary Minor A Hurling Semi Final
Wednesday, 28 August, 6:45pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kiladangan
Venue: Toomevara
Under-11 D Hurling
Thursday, 29 August, 6:45pm
Toomevara V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Toomevara
Under-11 A Hurling
Thursday, 29 August, 7pm
Newport V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: TBC
County Senior Camogie Championship
Friday, 30 August, 6:30pm
Cashel Camogie Club V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Cashel
County Senior Hurling Championship
Sunday, 1 September, 1pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Loughmore Castleiney
Venue: The Ragg
County Senior Hurling Championship
Sunday, 8 September, 2pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Burgess
Venue: Toomevara
Jake and Barry with family and friends at full time
There’s no doubt that the weekend belongs to cousins Barry Heffernan and Jake Morris who captured Celtic Crosses for themselves as Tipperary defeated Kilkenny, 3-25 to 0-20, in the All-Ireland senior hurling final. Barry followed in the footsteps of his uncle John by starring in the full-back line and so impressive was his performance that he was nominated for the Sunday Game man of the match accolade. Indeed Barry was instrumental in John O’Dwyer’s goal as he played an impressive ball into space for Seamus Callanan to run onto. Jake was introduced as a 60th minute substitute and fired over an impressive point.
We also wish to commiserate with both Grace O’Brien and Sarah Quigley as the Tipperary senior and intermediate camógs lost their All-Ireland semi-final clashes at the weekend. Unfortunately Grace was ruled out of the game due to concussion and we wish her well in her recovery.
Best of luck to Conor McCarthy, Jake Morris and the Tipperary under-20 hurlers in their All-Ireland final clash with Cork next weekend.
Great vision by @TipperaryGAA to score this goal, converted by John O'Dwyer. pic.twitter.com/xDYkkC3Js6
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 18, 2019
Don't miss a moment from today's final as @TipperaryGAA became 2019 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Champions! Watch the highlights on GAANOW! https://t.co/qppiV2xhVh pic.twitter.com/g2I5C9Okxt
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 18, 2019
Congratulations to clubs legends John Heffernan, Mick Burns and Conor O’Donovan who were honoured at the GPA lunch in Croke Park on Saturday.
Three Nenagh Eire Og legends pictured at today’s GPA hurling legends lunch in Croke Park👌 pic.twitter.com/WvUbhdFv44
— Nenagh Éire Óg (@nenagheireog) August 17, 2019
Barry Heffernan rises highest against Upperchurch Drombane in the opening round match last April ©Martin Ryan
Our senior hurlers will play their second match of the county championship on Sunday, September 1st, at 1pm in The Ragg against Loughmore Castleiney. In their opening match, played on April 7th, the lads overcame the challenge of Upperchurch Drombane 2-21 to 1-15.
Best of luck to our junior-A hurlers as they look to capture the North Tipperary title next Sunday against Toomevara. This game is on at 15:30 in Templederry.
Cian O’Farrell battles for possession with Jamie Cottrell in support
Our minor hurlers had a fine win over Ballina in Portroe on Wednesday evening last on a 3-18 to 1-8 scoreline. The Nenagh goals came from Seán Phelan (2) and Cian Griffin. The lads are now looking forward to the North semi-final, details of this fixture have yet to be finalised.
Aaron McLoughlin uses his opponent to shelter from the heavy rain in Portroe
Our under-8s, along with Dúrlas Óg, in the pre-match parade
Our under-8 boys welcomed Dúrlas Óg to MacDonagh Park on Saturday morning for a blitz. Both clubs had three teams and there was great skill on show. The boys warmed-up to the sound of Slievenamon and The Galtee Mountain Boy before parading around the field and standing to attention for Amhrán na bhFiain. After the game both teams practised chanting for the game tomorrow. Thanks to all the parents for providing food for everyone. The cocktail sausages went down a treat. There will be no training this coming week with the Cúl Camp taking place.
Under-12
Our under-12s travelled to Kilmacud Crokes for a tournament on Saturday morning and had a great day out.
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 luck dip winners were:
Eva & Jill Moynihan
Joe Slattery, Ballygraigue Road
Maurice Leamy, Capparoe
Jack Long, 11 Hawthorns
Joe Slattery, Ballygraigue Road
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Sports psychologist, Bartley Ryan, observes his minor hurlers in action against Ballina
Barry and Jake in front of the Hogan Stand
Barry Heffernan of @nenagheireog was my man of the match. Sensational display.
— Shane Stapleton (@ShaneSaint) August 18, 2019
With so many Tipperary fans planning their trip to the capital for All-Ireland final weekend we are asking you all to include our main club sponsor, Rody Bolands, in your itinerary. With so many links to the town, this pub is the ideal watering spot for all supporters of the Blues. Why not wear your club gear to let them know you’re there?
Jake Morris. Copyright www.sportsfocus.ie
Next weekend is going to be a very proud few days for our club as four of our players are going to be in All-Ireland action.
Firstly, we wish Grace O’Brien and the Tipperary senior camógs the very best of luck in their All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. This game takes place on Saturday in the Gaelic Grounds at 5:30pm. Sarah Quigley and the Tipperary intermediates play Galway in Cratloe at 2pm on the same day in their All-Ireland semi-final.
We also extend our best wishes to Jake Morris, Barry Heffernan and the Tipperary senior hurlers as they seek to regain the All-Ireland title, last won in 2016, with Brian Cody’s Kilkenny standing in their way.
The Nenagh Éire Óg under-12 side
We commiserate with our under-12 hurlers who put in an almighty effort against Toomevara in the North final on Monday last but came out on the wrong side of a 2-7 to 2-5 scoreline. The club couldn’t be prouder of each and every member of the panel for their hard work and dedication to Nenagh Éire Óg all year in both the A and C grades. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the players, their families and the mentors who all put in countless hours of work. Plenty more sport to come for these boys with the Plate competitions throwing in soon. Keep hurling boys!
For a full range of photographs from this match please click here.
North Tipperary under-14 A hurling champions 2019
Congratulations go to our under-14 hurlers, who in wet and windy conditions in Templederry, overcame a superb challenge from a brilliant Toomevara side in the North final, winning out on a 2-11 to 2-4 scoreline. Indeed the seven-point gap between the sides belies the true nature of this contest as in reality, Toomevara were much closer to Éire Óg. Jack McLoughlin was in flying form scoring a personal tally of 2-3 while Sam O’Farrell (6) and Filip McIntyre (1) completed the scoring. At the other end Eoin Garrigan had a fine game between the sticks while Keelan Rice at full-back and Mason Cawley wearing number six repelled numerous Toomevara attacks. The lads must now prepare for the county semi-final and we wish them every success as they seek county honours.
For a full range of photographs from the game please click here.
Seamus Rice, Martin Morris, Jimmy Morris and Adrian McIntyre fly the flag high at full time.
Our minor hurlers were defeated by Kiladangan in the championship 4-16 to 3-11. Their final game in the round robin series is on Wednesday evening when they play Ballina at 7pm in Portroe. Best of luck lads.
Anthony Walsh in action against Roscrea
Our junior-A hurlers had a great win in the North Tipperary semi-final defeating Roscrea 2-15 to 2-12 in Borrisokane on a wet and windy evening last Friday. Two first-half goals from cousins Anthony and Darragh Walsh set the lads on their way and they now face Toomevara in the final in two weeks time. This game will take place on Sunday, August 25, at 3:30pm in Templederry.
Darragh Walsh about to score Nenagh’s second goal against Roscrea
Hard luck to our footballers who lost out to Éire Óg Annacarty, 0-7 to 0-5, in a wet and windy Kilcommon on Saturday evening. The lads battled bravely throughout but once again Lady Luck shunned us as we failed to get the rub of the green that would have secured the win. This results ends our interest in this year’s county championship and we wish to thank the entire panel and management for all their efforts this year. We still have the 2019 North Tipperary championship to look forward to.
The panel on Saturday evening was Callan Scully, Brian Maxwell, Peter Hynes, Fiachra Starr, Niall McKeogh, Andrew Loughlin, Alex Jones, Christopher Ryan, Seán McTiernan, Jack Molamphy, Gavin O’Connor, Leonard Ryan, Marky Walsh, Kieran Mullarkey, Thomas O’Brien, Michael Hynes, Danny Ryan and Brian Carr.
Some of the walkers not long after setting off
On Bank Holiday Monday morning last three carloads made the long trek to Croagh Patrick in Mayo to climb the famous mountain in aid of Milford Hospice. The sun was shining and spirits were high as stories and laughs were exchanged. A quick stop in Loughrea fixed all our caffeine needs before we continued on to Mayo and as the mountain emerged from the distance there were a few gulps as we realised the task ahead.
Early morning start outside MacDonagh Park
We enthusiastically set off from the carpark on the 4km climb to the chapel 764 meters above sea level and it wasn’t long before the chit chat disappeared as limbs tired and muscles screamed for mercy but there wasn’t one mention of taking a break, let alone turning around. The group began to fragment as others paced ahead and the terrain became more difficult to navigate. At times we were on all fours as we crawled to summit and for good measure the heavens decided to open as the wind howled ferociously while the rain cascaded down making the underfoot conditions treacherous as newly formed streams began to flow around our feet.
Visibility was poor as you can see from this photograph taken at the summit
We consoled ourselves with the knowledge that it would quickly blow over and the scenery from the summit would be worth the effort however Mother Nature had other ideas and visibility diminished to about 30 feet and as the chapel emerged from the grey mist we knew we weren’t going to experience the breath-taking views however all were delighted to have scaled Croagh Patrick.
In the chapel on top of Croagh Patrick
The journey down proved as unforgiving as loose stones, flowing water and wet and windy weather tried their best to break us but with every step carefully considerated we finally descended to the car park below.
What kept us going through each step was the knowledge that so many had kindly donated money to help those in Milford Hospice and we wish to thank all who contributed to this amazing cause. If you would like to donate our Go Fund Me page will remain active for another few days and you can access it here.
You might have noticed that there is one person missing from all the photographs who had cajoled so many of you into parting with your hard-earned cash. Bartley Ryan was supposed to travel, offer moral support to those climbing the mountain and have the tea ready for when we returned to the cars however due to his debilitating condition, Adhesive Mattress Syndrome, he was unable to get out of the bed in time to travel. We all wish Bartley well as he struggles to overcome this chronic illness. A major fundraising drive and Go Fund Me page will be announced in the not too distant future to raise money to help Bartley fight this disease.
Toomevara, Templederry and Kilruane MacDonaghs’ flags fly among the Éire Óg contingent before setting off
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Dylan Grace captained the New York Native team in Croke Park to the world championship last weekend. He’s born and bred in New York but his father is Joe Grace from Silvermines and his mother is Catherine Griffin from William Street in Nenagh. Dylan is also related to Donnacha and Dáire Quinn.
The club extends its sympathies to the family of Ms. Carol Henry following her recent passing. Ms. Henry’s son Paul has played a huge role in our club over in recent years coaching a number of junior hurling teams as well as having considerable success with our camogie sides winning numerous county titles.
To her sons Jimmy and Paul, daughters Anne and Catherine, her grandchildren, brothers Pascal and Tony, sisters Marion and Geraldine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends we offer our sincerest condolences.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won. Next week’s jackpot is €2,100.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Teresa Ryan, Kilnasalla
Martin Murphy, Drom na Choille
Chris Whelan, Millers Brook
Paschal Nolan, Ciamalta Road
Fiona Harrington, Ballinaclough
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
North Tipperary Under-13 Hurling
Tuesday, 13 August, 7pm
Kilruane MacDonagh’s V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Cloughjordan
North Tipperary Minor Hurling
Wednesday, 14 August, 19:00
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Portroe
North Tipperary Under-11 D Hurling
North Tipperary Junior-A Hurling Final
Sunday, 25 August, 15:30
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Venue: Templederry
County Senior Hurling Championship
Sunday, 1 September, 1pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Loughmore Castleiney
Venue: The Ragg
Eoin Garrigan makes a superb penalty save in the second half against Ballina which proved pivotal in securing Nenagh’s place in the North Tipperary under-14 final
Barry Heffernan surrounded by legions of adoring fans at the Tipperary senior hurlers’ open night in Semple Stadium ©www.sportsfocus.ie
With so many Tipperary fans planning their trip to the capital for All-Ireland final weekend we are asking you all to include our main club sponsor, Rody Bolands, in your itinerary. With so many links to the town, this pub is the ideal watering spot for all supporters of the Blues. Why not wear your club gear to let them know you’re there?
In the early hours tomorrow morning, the club’s walking group will make the long trek to Mayo to climb Croagh Patrick to raise money for Milford Hospice. They have broken their €1,000 fund-raising goal on Go Fund Me but if you would like to donate to this fantastic cause, you can do so by clicking here.
We were defeated by Toomevara in the final game of the round robin series on Friday evening last, 3-20 to 0-16 in Cloughjordan. Despite the defeat we have still qualified for the North semi-final where we meet Roscrea this Friday evening. The time and venue have yet to be confirmed.
Our championship match against Galtee Rovers / St. Pecaun was cancelled as Rovers were unable to field and so we were awarded the match. Our final game in the round robin series is this Saturday in Kilcommon against Éire Óg Annacarty at 18:30. Best of luck to all concerned.
Best of luck to our under-12 hurlers who face Toomevara tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday, at 4:30pm in Moneygall. The lads have been preparing really well and developing their skillset over the last number of months and deserve huge support.
Jack McLoughlin, who finished the game with 1-4, fires home Nenagh’s opening goal against Ballina ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Well done to our under-14 hurlers who qualified for the North Final on Thursday evening last playing against a strong Ballina side. These two teams played out an epic match in the North football final earlier this year and they continued their sporting rivalry into the hurling with a dramatic late goal for the Blues securing victory after a tremendous second-half fightback from Ballina. They will face Toomevara in the final on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm in Templederry
Jack McLoughlin on the attack ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Conor McCarthy in action against Wexford this afternoon ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Congratulations to Conor McCarthy, Jake Morris and the Tipperary under-20s who defeated Wexford this afternoon in the All-Ireland semi final, 8-16 to 1-15. Jake was in flying form in the forwards and ended his day’s work with 1-5 (1 free) while at the other end Conor was busy repelling numerous Wexford attacks. The All-Ireland decider will be a repeat of the Munster final as Tipperary will once again play Cork.
Unstoppable!! Jake Morris finds the back of the net for @TipperaryGAA! pic.twitter.com/QlSZ93aktt
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 4, 2019
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
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Barry Heffernan shares a joke while signing a fans hurley at the Tipperary senior hurling open training session ©www.sportsfocus.ie
“Hey Noel, sign it here”. Juvenile coach Barry Grace queues up to get his hurley signed by Noel McGrath ©www.sportsfocus.ie
North Tipperary Under-14 A Hurling Final
Thursday, 8 August, Time 7pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Venue: Templederry
North Tipperary Junior-A Hurling Semi Final
Friday, 9 August, Time 7:30pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Roscrea
Venue: Borrisokane
Junior-B Football Championship Round Three
Saturday, 10 August, 18:30pm
Éire Óg Annacarthy V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Kilcommon
North Tipperary Minor Hurling
Wednesday, 14 August, 19:00
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Portroe
Kevin Tucker presents Michael Heffernan with the John Tucker Cup
On Saturday evening the club remembered one of the greatest Nenagh Éire Óg men, John Tucker, with the playing of the John Tucker Cup in MacDonagh Park as we welcomed Gort for a senior hurling match with the Blues winning out in what was a sporting and entertaining contest. John played hurling and Gaelic football for the club for many years and once his playing days were behind him, he coached numerous underage and adult teams winning a myriad of trophies along the way. His influence on the youth of the parish cannot be overstated as he mentored them not just in the skills of Gaelic games, but he taught them many life skills which has helped them develop into the adults they are today.
We wish to thank Gort for travelling down to play us, referee Michael Murphy as well as Andy’s Bar for the delicious catering afterwards. We also want to pay a special tribute to our under-10s who played exhibition matches at half-time which had the huge crowd enthralled and amazed at their fantastic skills.
The Nenagh senior hurlers with the under-10s following the John Tucker Cup final
Our junior hurlers continued their rich vein of form with a 1-22 to 1-13 win over Burgess in Puckane on Friday evening last in the championship. They play Toomevara this Friday evening in Moneygall at 7pm in the final game of the round robin series.
Our junior footballers are back in championship action on Saturday evening when they face Galtee Rovers/St Pecaun in The Ragg at 7:30pm while they face Éire Óg Annacarthy the following week.
The club’s annual summer camp, held this week, was once again an amazing success with huge numbers of boys and girls participating in an action-packed, fun-filled week of Gaelic football and hurling action. The club wishes to thank all the organisers for the trojan work they put in to once again ensure the camp’s success. The diligent coaches worked extremely hard while the participants were an absolute credit to their families, arriving everyday with big smiles and positive attitudes ensuring that everyone had a great time. We were delighted when Munster under-20 champions Conor McCarthy and Jake Morris arrived with the trophy in hand to meet all the children and happily sign autographs and pose for photographs. All the photographs taken over the week can be viewed on our Facebook page.
Two proud Nenagh men, Conor and Jake after the game
Fans of WWF wrestling in the 1990s will remember the iconic Jake “The Snake” Roberts who’s trademark move, the “DDT”, involved him grabbing his opponents in a headlock before smashing them into the ground for the decisive stunt that won him the bout. There’s no doubt that the Cork under-20 hurlers felt that they had been the victim of a similar move after our very own Jake “The Snake” Morris popped up for the winning goal, with only 21 seconds remaining, to spark euphoric scenes as Tipperary captured the Munster title in Semple Stadium on Tuesday last. And while Jake rightly grabbed all the headlines, at the other end of the pitch Conor McCarthy, who had a superb game, went about his business in an effective and efficient manner as he thwarted numerous Cork attacks from corner back. It was clear what it meant to people from our club as both men were engulfed by familiar faces at full time. The lads must now prepare for the All-Ireland semi-final against Wexford.
Another group waking up this morning after a venomous bite from Jake “the snake” Morris are the boys of Wexford after Tipperary’s stunning 1-28 to 3-20 win in the All-Ireland senior semi-final. Jake was introduced as a second-half substitute and should have finished with 1-1 to his name but the goal was bizarrely ruled out however his point, Tipperary’s last score of the game, was a thing of beauty. At the other end of the pitch Barry Heffernan played a stormer, repelling numerous Wexford attacks and regularly bursting forward to set the Tipp forwards on their way. Barry was unfortunate not to have a point to his name after Hawkeye deemed his brilliant first-half effort went over the post.
The lads are now preparing to meet Kilkenny in the final in three week’s time and the County Board have revealed that there will be an open training session this Wednesday in Semple Stadium from 7pm to 9pm with the meet and greet beginning at 8:15pm.
Jake Morris puts the nail in the coffin with this catch and point! Superb performance by @TipperaryGAA pic.twitter.com/pf90BIe6CE
— The GAA (@officialgaa) July 28, 2019
Noel Tomlinson congratulates Conor McCarthy moments after the full-time whistle.
Jake surrounded by his proud family
It was amazing to see that Jake Morris was trending on Twitter Tuesday evening last following his dramatic injury-time goal against Cork even beating Love Island into fourth place!
Jake Morris with a match winning goal for Tipperary! pic.twitter.com/KIJonrcA7o
— The GAA (@officialgaa) July 23, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg walking group are climbing Croagh Patrick to raise funds for Milford Hospice on Bank Holiday Monday and all money raised will go directly to Milford Hospice. All expenses incurred during the walk will be paid for by the walkers. This is a fantastic cause that aids so many in North Tipperary.
If you would like to donate to this worthwhile organisation please click the Go Fund Me link here. https://www.gofundme.com/nenagh-eire-og-croagh-patrick-walk
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
John Reddan, c/o The 44 Bar
Conal Ryan, Ballygraigue Est
Martin Brown, St Josephs Park
Jim Reddan, Ardcroney
Aoife Cantwell, Benedine
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Former Nenagh Éire Óg and current Celtic FC and Republic of Ireland soccer player Barry Coffey made a welcome return to MacDonagh Park on Saturday evening for the John Tucker Cup and it’s clear from his half-time puck around with Jake Morris that he still has the Midas touch. We can’t wait to see Barry again the next time he visits Nenagh.
A rather deflated Dermot McTiernan appeared on our TV screens moments before Jake Morris’s stunner last Tuesday evening
“The sun come up, it was blue and gold” Tom Waits
Shane Hennessy in goals during the John Tucker Cup
Our junior-A hurlers play Burgess on Friday evening in Puckane at 7:30pm in the next round of the championship
Our minors were defeated by Toomevara in the North Tipperary championship on 0-13 to 2-14 during the week. They play Roscrea on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in St. Michael’s Park, Toomevara.
Congratulations to Willie Bolger and Sarsfields Hurling Club in Western Australia who beat Western Swans, 1-20 to 1-10, in the county final on Saturday last. Willie is after building up a fine collection of championship medals on foreign fields in recent years. Keep up the great work Willie.
Another true blue winning championships abroad is Danielle Harrington who won the British junior camogie championship on Saturday with Brother Pearse Camogie Club over Green Isle in McGovern Park, Ruislip 6-9 to 2-4. Danielle brought her amazing form across the water with her banging home five goals in the final.
We also congratulate Barry Coffey who scored the all important goal for the Republic of Ireland in the European under-19 championships against the Czech Republic and secured Ireland’s place in the semi-final against Portugal.
Congratulations to Barry, Willie and Danielle from everyone in the club.
Serving North Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, Milford Hospice provides the highest quality of care to patients, family and friends in areas of palliative care and services to the older people.
We are going to climb Croagh Patrick with the aim of raising much needed funds for this incredible organisation. Those that are climbing are Fiona Kenneally, Colette Carey, Martina Cahill, Mary Murphy, Jackie Holland, TP Sullivan, Enda O’Sullivan, Elaine McWeeney and Bernie Gratton.
We guarantee that all money raised will go directly to Milford Hospice. All expenses incurred during the walk will be paid for ourselves.
If you would like to donate to this worthwhile organisation please click the Go Fund Me link here.
It’s Summer Camp time! Registration for boys and girls aged 5yrs-13yrs from 1.15pm tomorrow. Free camp T-shirt for all kids! Bring a small lunch for break time and believe it or not, put sunblock or our young stars! Text 086 0855165 if you need more info. See you all tomorrow!
The Nenagh Éire Óg under-8 street leagues finished up Saturday morning in MacDonagh Park. The leagues ran over the past three weeks and Saturday was the seventh day of them. 33 children represented their areas in town and ten others had also taken part over the past number of weeks but were away on holidays today all over the world in far away places from China, France, Portugal, Poland and to the USA. They left instructions to their teammates before they left that they wanted to win the trophies and to try their best.
We will run a repeat street league finals day in September when they are all back home.
The four teams were from the Borrisokane Road, Thurles & Limerick Roads, Gortlandroe and Benedine.
The four teams lined up for a mini-parade pre-match and stood for Amhrán na bhFiann with their team mates.
All teams played Gaelic football semi-finals first with Gortlandroe and Borrrisokane Road reaching the first and second place final and Limerick/Thurles and Bendine playing the third and fourth place final. Gortlandroe came out on top with a hard earned win by one score. In the hurling Borrisokane Road got revenge on Gortlandroe to reach the first and second place finals against a strong Benedine team. Limerick/Thurles Road and Gortlandroe played out the third and fourth place final. Borrisokane won out the final by the narrowest of margins.
After the games Tipperary and Éire Óg star Conor McCarthy presented each player with a medal and presented the two winning captains with the trophies. Our thanks to Conor and we wish him and the rest of the under-20 team all the best of luck next Tuesday evening against Cork in the Munster Final.
Juvenile Chairman Liam Heffernan commended the children on their great efforts and encouraged them to stay practising and to take part in the club summer camp next week and the Cúl Camp in late August.
A special thanks to our two young whistlers from the under-16 hurling panel for helping out. Thanks also to Catherine McTiernan for all the hard work behind the scenes helping organise the street league.
We welcomed the under-10 boys of Michael Cusack’s Hurling Club from South County Galway, a combination of Beagh GAA and Kilbacenty clubs. A wonderful bunch of lads and excellent young hurlers. We look forward to meeting them again. Thanks to our under-10 parents for the wonderful spread of healthy treats for all after the matches.
Our under-12 group C warriors bowed out of the championship during the week when they lost out to an excellent Newport side in their North Tipperary quarter-final. They have made huge strides in their development this year and should be proud of their efforts playing up a grade in Group C for the first time. Well done to them on their mighty efforts last night and keep up the good work at training!
The Éire Óg Lotto is the club’s key fundraising initiative. Please consider supporting the Blues by playing our club lotto online: click here. Just watch how far we can stretch your €2!
