Callan Scully being put through his paces by Tipperary senior goalie Evan Comerford at Callen’s first training session with the county senior footballers this weekend
Under-21
Best of luck to our under-21 hurlers who face Toomevara on Sunday next in Puckane at 12 noon in the North Tipperary championship.
A thank you from Milford Care Centre
New York Hurling Classic
Commiserations to Barry, Jake and the Tipperary seniors who were defeated in the semi-final of the New York Hurling Classic this weekend by Kilkenny.
Barry Heffernan
Check out this fantastic interview with Barry Heffernan by Shane Stapleton where he reflects on his year in 2019 with both club and county.
Lotto
There were two winners of this weeks jackpot of €1,200
Congratulations to….
Liam O Kelly, c/o S Cleary
Killian & Conor Malone, Knockalton
The two x €50 lucky dip winners were…
Tony Tierney, 3 Clare Street.
Hannah Brett, Cormack Drive.
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
North Tipperary Under-21 Hurling Championship
Sunday, 24 November, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Venue: Puckane 12 noon
Our under-21’s lose out to Roscrea, the Primary schools welcome our hurling heroes and the under-13 camógs lose out to Ballina. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Under-21
Hard luck to our under-21 hurlers who were defeated by Roscrea in the North championship on Sunday morning, 1-15 to 0-19. They now play Toomevara in the quarter final in two-weeks time.
Junior Football
Unfortunately the North junior football championship has been postponed until the Spring due to the recent weather and lack of available playing pitches. As a result we have cancelled training until further notice.
Fenway Classic
Best of luck to Barry, Jake and the Tipperary team who are travelling to the USA next weekend to play in the Fenway Classic. Have a great time lads.
School Visits
Our All-Ireland hurling champions Jake Morris, Barry Heffernan and Conor McCarthy received a heroes welcome when they visited the local primary schools during the week with the trophies they won this year. The lads were blown away with the kindness and enthusiasm of the staff and students as the schools were turned blue and gold by the young supporters of the Premier county. Once again we wish to thank all the staff in our schools for kindly promoting Gaelic games and passing on a love of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football to our young players.
Best Wishes
We extend our best wishes to Shane O’Neill who was appointed Galway senior hurling manager this week. Shane has been helping out our senior team in recent years.
Under-10 Camogie
Our under-10 girls started a four-week winter training program on the astroturf in Nenagh College on Saturday morning last. Great to see so many of the girls out and if your daughter would like to try camogie please come along this Saturday at 10am.
Under-13 Camogie
The under-13 girls bowed out of the championship in their semi-final over the weekend. We were well in touch at half time but Ballina pulled away in the second half. Well done to all the girls who put in a great effort on the day. Thanks also to all the parents for coming to support us on Saturday morning and all year. Please encourage the girls to stay hurling over the winter with their schools. Enjoy the break!
Gaelscoil
Congratulations to the Gaelscoil who won not one, but two county finals this week in Gaelic football. Fantastic achievement and well done to all involved.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were….
Philip Cleary, c/o the Watch Center
Deirdre Lowney, Benedine (Online winner)
Matt Malone, Portroe
Mike Duff, Hamilton Drive
Rory O Farrell, Springfort Meadows (Online winner)
Our under-21 clash with Roscrea was postponed, we had two big winners in the County Board Draw while our young captains collect their teammates’ medals from Tipperary hurling legend John Leahy. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Under-21
Our under-21 hurlers were due to play Roscrea on Sunday but unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions, the game was postponed. It has been re-fixed for this Sunday, 10 November, at 12 noon in Borrisokane.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting for our senior club will take place on Thursday, 12 December, at 8pm. Nomination and motion forms are now available from the club secretary, Anne Kennedy, or can be obtained from the notice board in the clubhouse. The deadline for return of forms is November 21st.
Planning Permission
Planning permission for developments at our new grounds in Streame can now be viewed in the clubhouse.
North Tipperary Captains’ Night
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way” – John C. Maxwell
Well done to our victorious captains who collected championship medals on behalf of their teammates on Friday evening at the 2019 North Tipperary Captains Night. Thanks to all of our captains for their leadership this year regardless of whether or not they raised a trophy. Presenting the medals on the night was Tipperary hurling legend John Leahy. John spoke about his own playing days as well as the many personal demons he fought along the way and provided plenty of food for thought for those present.
We will hold our club medal presentation night on Friday, December 13th (we’re fearless!) and we’re planning for it to be one serious end of year party for all in the club with special guests and refreshments served on the night. The perfect way to end the juvenile year!
County Board Draw
The club had two big winners in this month’s county board draw with both Helen O’Sullivan and Joe Ryan claiming €1,000 each.
Condolences
Our condolences also go to our juvenile club treasurer, Mel Gleeson, wife Fiona and family on the passing of Fiona’s father, Noel Clancy, Tullamore. May Seán and Noel rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Sean McTiernan, Belmont
Mike Reddan, Ardcroney
Tom Moyles, Brooklands
Mary O Grady, c/o Bingo
M. O Connell, Ormond Street
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
North Tipperary Under-21 Hurling Championship
Sunday, 3 November, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Roscrea
Venue: Borrisokane, 12 noon
Match postponed, details of re-fixture to be confirmed
It was a disappointing weekend for our senior and junior-A hurlers, for the first time since Mark Sheahan we have a player on the Tipperary senior football panel and the under-8 boys finish up their year after ten months of fun. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Commiserations go to our senior hurlers who were defeated by Kiladangan in the FBD Insurance Tipperary senior hurling championship semi-final in Semple Stadium on Sunday on a 1-15 to 3-12 scoreline.
We wish to thank John Brennan, Noel Maloney and the senior management team as well as the wonderful panel of players for all their efforts this year. While we didn’t win the Dan Breen Cup there’s no doubt that it wasn’t for the want of trying and no stone was left unturned by everyone involved.
Killian Gleeson in second-half action ©www.sportsforcus.ie
Junior-A
The junior-A panel which exited the championship yesterday ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Our junior-A hurlers were defeated by Arravale Rovers on Saturday in the county semi-final, 2-11 to 0-15, in Templederry. The lads fought bravely back from being five-points down with nineteen minutes to play to lead by one, deep in stoppage time, following a monster John Cahalan point however, the gods were not shinning down on the Blues and Rovers worked the ball up the field and it eventually came to Donough Leahy who blasted the winning goal from close range. It was a heart-breaking way to lose out but huge credit must go to the panel for the determination in which they played to bring themselves right back into the game. The club wishes to thank manager Eddie Tucker and his officials as well as the panel of players for all their efforts this year.
Callan Scully
Callan makes a dramatic save against Kerry in the Munster minor championship two years ago
We extend our best wishes to Callan Scully who has been invited by new manager David Power to join the Tipperary senior football panel. This will come as no surprise to anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing him in action for the club and county underage teams in recent years. The last Nenagh Éire Óg man to play senior football for Tipperary was Mark Sheahan and we have no doubt that Callan will follow in Mark’s footsteps and enjoy a long inter-county career.
Junior Football
The club have entered the North Tipperary junior football championship and preparations for this will begin soon. Players will be informed shortly of training and if anyone would like to take part please contact any of the management.
Juvenile News
Under-8
The under-8 boys finished up their year on Saturday morning after ten months together. We had a fun morning in MacDonagh Park with lots of treats afterwards. 40 boys took part throughout the year. There were over fifteen blitzes. Thanks to all the parents who worked tirelessly all year in so many different ways on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Best wishes to all the boys moving on to under-10 next year and to the boys remaining with the under-8s. We hope all the boys continue to practise their skills in hurling and football at home and in school throughout the winter before returning to training in the New Year.
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.
Club Lotto
Congratulations to Carol Healy, Belmont, who was the lucky winner of €3,000 in our club lotto this week.
The 2 x €50 lucky dip winners were….
Maurice Aherne, c/o the Quill
Teresa Maher, Rathnaleen
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Philip Hickey on the attack against Kiladangan ©www.sportsforcus.ie
Saturday, 19 October, 2019
FBD Insurance County Junior-A Hurling Semi-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Arravale Rovers
Templederry, 4pm
Sunday, 20 October, 2019
FBD Insurance County Senior Hurling Semi-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kiladangan
Semple Stadium, 1:45pm
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.
