North Board Presentation: The annual divisional awards were presented in The Thatch, Ballycommon on Sunday last the 31st January. Congratulations to Andrew Coffey who received the player of the year award in U21 hurling.
National Clubs draw: The Nenagh Éire Óg club is participating in the 2016 national club draw which features some sensational prizes. The top prize is an Opel Corsa and the other prizes include a trip for 2 with the All Stars next year, All Ireland Hurling and Football Final Packages for 2 (including premium level tickets, overnight accommodation and an evening meal) and travel vouchers. In total there are 14 prizes. This year, the GAA is introducing a specific draw for all clubs who record, account for and sell a minimum of 200 tickets whereby one club in each county will receive a prize of €1,000. A draw will also be take place for all Counties whereby 3 clubs will receive a prize of €5,000 and the Club with the highest ticket sales in each Province will receive a prize of €1,000. Furthermore there will also be a confined draw for €500 specifically for people who enter the draw through the Nenagh Éire Óg club. Tickets are priced at €10 and available from draw coordinator Derek Lillis any officer of the club or committee member. Please support the Blues in this fundraising initiative!
Membership: A reminder to everyone that membership for 2016 is now due and can be paid to any club officer or online. All players and mentors must have membership paid up by the commencement of the playing season. The cost of membership is again very reasonably priced at €25 with a family membership option A priced at €60 and an option B priced at €85.
Juvenile club flag day: Thanks to everyone who assisted and supported our Juvenile Flag Day on Saturday and weekend Masses. Your kindness is much appreciated.
Éire Ógres are back: Nenagh Éire Óg GAA Camp For Beginners returns for 2016 each Saturday, February 6th to 27th, at the MacDonagh Park complex on St. Conlon’s Road from 10-11am. This program is open to all boys born 2009-2011. Perfect for junior/senior infants and boys of the age who will start school in September to get active after the long winter, improve their hand/eye coordination and agility and make friends in a safe and fun environment. No equipment is needed, just tracksuit and trainers. Tea/coffee/scones will be provided for parents. Under-6 hurlers who enjoyed last year’s camp so much are very welcome to return to catch up with their friends. The cost is €10 for the month and the boys will be presented with a certificate and a special new design Éire Ógres t-shirt on completion of the course.
Call or text Shane on 087 6373830 or Catherine on 086 0855165 for more information or to register.
Handball Club: The Secondary Schools County finals took place in North Tipperary on Saturday. In the girls junior singles Mary Ellen Phelan, Presentation, Thurles defeated Nenagh Handball Club’s Katie Morris, St. Mary’s Nenagh in the final, while in the junior doubles Sile Spain and Eimear Meagher (Nenagh Handball Club) got the better of Lauren McGuigan and Maeve McNeill, Presentation, Thurles. Our own Sinéad Meagher, St. Mary’s Nenagh beat Roisín Cahill, Borrisokane CC in her county final. Well done to our three girls on great performances. The Munster Schools finals will be held in North Tipp this weekend. The best of luck to all involved. Please check club Facebook page for fixtures updates. The 2016 Cumann Na mBunscoill Munster Handball Finals, are fixed for Saturday 6th February 2016 in Ballydesmond in Cork. The very best of luck to club members, Ava O’ Brien and Ciara Morris will represent Tipperary and Ardcroney N.S. There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb 4th in the complex for all parents of players, trainers and committee members. Please make every effort to attend. Contact Eamonn on 087 4185911 if unable to attend.
Volunteer Appeal: With the numbers we currently cater for, there is a huge need and opportunity for more people to become more involved in the day to day running of club affairs so that fresh faces can bring fresh ideas forward. Whether you are currently involved or on the periphery, whether you have skills in administration or coaching, we are actively seeking volunteers to come forward, If you are interested in getting involved in any capacity call 0872850732, contact any club officer or email eireogneneagh@gmail.com
Club Lotto: The Nenagh Éire Óg Club Lotto represents the club’s key fundraising initiative. Please consider supporting the Blues by playing our club lotto online:
Camogie Club: Winter Training: Our winter training continues for all our teams. On Tuesday in the running complex in Ballygraigue there is a session for our under-10, under-12 and under-14 teams from 19:20 – 20:00, for under-14, under-16, under-18 and intermediate from 19:50 to 20:30. There is also a strength and conditioning session on Friday evenings in the complex in MacDonagh Park. Times for this session will be relayed to the players on Tuesday evening. A cost of €2 will cover both sessions. All our teams will be back training soon and mentors will be in contact with the details.
Registration Night: We had our registration night last Friday evening. We wish to thank all who showed up on the night. Anyone who hasn’t registered contact Caitriona Morris (087 7776135) or your team manager.
The Éire Ógres are back…
Nenagh Éire Óg GAA Camp For Beginners returns for 2016 each Saturday, February 6th to 27th, at the MacDonagh Park complex from 10-11am. This programme is open to all boys born 2009-2011. Perfect for junior/senior infants and boys of the age who will start school in September to get active after the long winter, improve their hand/eye coordination and agility and make friends in a safe and fun environment. No equipment is needed, just tracksuit and trainers.
Tea/coffee/scones will be provided for parents so don’t rush your breakfast. Under-6 hurlers who enjoyed last year’s camp so much are welcome to return to catch up with their friends!
The cost is €10 for the month and the boys will be presented with a certificate and a special new design Éire Ógres t-shirt on completion of the course.
Call or text Shane on 087 6373830 or Catherine on 086 0855165 for more information or to register.
County SH Championship 2016: Our senior hurlers have been drawn to play Kiladangan, Templederry Kenyon’s and Mullinahone in the group stages of the 2016 County SH championship.
North Board Presentation: The annual divisional awards will be presented in The Thatch, Ballycommon on Sunday 31st January commencing at 6pm. Congratulations to Andrew Coffey who will receive the player of the year award in U21 hurling.
National Clubs draw: The Nenagh Éire Óg club is participating in the 2016 national club draw which features some sensational prizes. The top prize is an Opel Corsa and the other prizes include a trip for 2 with the All Stars next year, All Ireland Hurling and Football Final Packages for 2 (including premium level tickets, overnight accommodation and an evening meal) and travel vouchers. In total there are 14 prizes. This year, the GAA is introducing a specific draw for all clubs who record, account for and sell a minimum of 200 tickets whereby one club in each county will receive a prize of €1,000. A draw will also be take place for all Counties whereby 3 clubs will receive a prize of €5,000 and the Club with the highest ticket sales in each Province will receive a prize of €1,000. Furthermore there will also be a confined draw for €500 specifically for people who enter the draw through the Nenagh Éire Óg club. Tickets are priced at €10 and available from draw coordinator Derek Lillis any officer of the club or committee member. Please support the Blues in this fundraising initiative!
Membership: A reminder to everyone that membership for 2016 is now due and can be paid to any club officer or online. All players and mentors must have membership paid up by the commencement of the playing season. The cost of membership is again very reasonably priced at €25 with a family membership option A priced at €60 and an option B priced at €85.
Volunteer Appeal: With the numbers we currently cater for, there is a huge need and opportunity for more people to become more involved in the day to day running of club affairs so that fresh faces can bring fresh ideas forward. Whether you are currently involved or on the periphery, whether you have skills in administration or coaching, we are actively seeking volunteers to come forward, If you are interested in getting involved in any capacity call 0872850732, contact any club officer or email eireogneneagh@gmail.com
Club Lotto: The Nenagh Éire Óg Club Lotto represents the club’s key fundraising initiative. Please consider supporting the Blues by playing our club lotto online:
Juvenile Club News:
Winter training for juveniles continues on Tuesdays at the running track and Fridays in the complex. Please keep up the good work.
The Éire Ógres beginners camp returns this year for the four Saturdays in February from 10-11am in the complex. Again, no hurleys or helmets needed as the boys will focus on fun, fitness and hand-eye coordination. For more information or to register, contact Shane on 087 637 3830 or Catherine on 086 0855165.
Handball:
Recent Under-10 Boys Double North Finalists, winners Charlie Grace and Eoin Burke (Ballina) Runners-up Eoin Garrigan and Billy O Brien (Nenagh)
Camogie Club News:
Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan: Our players visited the Gaelscoil in Nenagh during the week with the trophies that we captured during 2015 and were warmly received by students and staff. We wish to thank the whole school community who made us feel so welcome during our stay. If there are any boys or girls in the school who wish to take up camogie or hurling
please email us at eireogenagh@gmail.com
Winter Training: Our winter training continues for all our teams. On Tuesday in the running complex in Ballygraigue there is a session for our under-10, under-12 and under-14 teams from 19:20 – 20:00, for under-14, under-16, under-18 and intermediate from 19:50 to 20:30. There is also a strength and conditioning session on Friday evenings in the complex in MacDonagh Park. Times for this session will be relayed to the players on Tuesday evening. A cost of €2 will cover both sessions. All our teams will be back training soon and mentors will be in contact with the details.
National Club Draw: The club are currently selling tickets for the National Club Draw at a cost of €10. There are fabulous prizes on offer including an Opel Corsa and everyone who purchases a ticket through the club will be entered into a separate draw for €500. Tickets can be purchased through any committee member or by contacting draw co-ordinator Derek Lillis 086-8614863
Registration Night: We will be having our registration night on January 29th in MacDonagh Park, 6-8pm. We ask all our players to please make a special effort to register on the night.
Please read on for all the latest news, photos, reports and fixtures!
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Congratulations to Sinéad Long on her scór county final victory! A huge well done also goes out to Nenagh Éire Óg’s Gavin O’Connor, Jake Morris and Adam Healy who all featured in Nenagh CBS’ win over Thurles CBS in last Wednesday afternoon’s Dr Harty Cup clash played at Templemore. And, don’t forget that the senior and juvenile club AGMs are almost upon us. Please read on for all the latest news, photos, reports and fixtures!
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SENIOR
Under-21A: Greg Browne’s under-21A hurling team made an encouraging start to their championship campaign recently when beating Roscrea by sixteen points. The team is now awaiting a semi-final fixture. This year the under-21A hurling team is managed by Greg Browne (manager), Con Morris and Michael McNamara.
Congratulations: Well done to Nenagh Éire Óg’s Tommy and Barry Heffernan who were presented with University of Limerick GAA High Performance Scholarships at a ceremony in the Castletroy Park Hotel recently – on the evening both players received Bank of Ireland High Performance Scholarships and Munster Bursaries.
Cúil Iomána na Bliana 2015: Michael Heffernan’s goal against Thurles Sarsfields in the recent county senior hurling final at Semple Stadium, Thurles is in the running for the prestigious TG4 GAA Beo Cúil Iomána na Bliana 2015 award. Mikey’s brilliant strike is up against goals from Séamus Callanan (Tipperary), Aaron Cunningham (Clare), Joe Canning (Galway), Maurice Shanahan (Waterford), David O’Callaghan (Dublin), TJ Reid (Kilkenny), John O’Dwyer (Tipperary) and Shane Bennett (Waterford). The competition will be decided by a public vote. To watch Mikey’s goal please click here. You can show your support for Mikey by clicking on the ‘Votáil don cúl seo/Vote for this goal’ button directly under the video. Your support is always appreciated.
Newsletter: The October edition of the Nenagh Éire Óg monthly newsletter is now available to download. This latest edition celebrates the achievements of the senior hurling team and the junior A Camogie team while also highlighting the recent Dermot Early Leadership Initiative hosted by the club. This edition also takes a look back at the 2008 county minor A hurling final success. Our thanks go to the club communications sub-committee, in particular to Catherine McTiernan and Enda O’Sullivan, for pulling all of this publication together. To download your copy of the October edition of the monthly newsletter please see the club website.
Night at the Dogs: A huge thank you goes out to everyone who contributed in any way to the combined juvenile and Camogie club ‘Night at the Dogs’ club fundraiser on Saturday night at the Thurles Greyhound Stadium. The event was deemed a huge success.
AGM: The Nenagh Éire Óg Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, December 16th at 8pm in the MacDonagh Park Complex. Nomination forms and forms for notices of motion are available from the club secretary Anne Kennedy – email secretary.nenagheireog.tipperary@gaa.ie. Nomination forms and notices of motion should be returned no later than 9pm on Friday, December 4th.
LOTTO
Last week’s lotto jackpot of €1,200 was not won. The €50 lucky dip winners were: David Ryan (c/o Nenagh Guardian), Paudie O’Kennedy (Church Road), Shane Brophy (c/o Nenagh Guardian), Pauline Delaney (Knockanpierce) & Roisín Whelan (Ormond Keep). Please support the Blues and play our club lotto.
The Nenagh Éire Óg Club Lotto represents 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!
Alternatively you can also support Nenagh Éire Óg by paying your club membership. Membership for 2014 is now due and can be paid to any club officer or online. The cost of membership is priced at €25.
“We all identify with our own place. My place is Nenagh and I respect every man who is from every parish in Ireland who is identifying with his home. That’s the breeding since the world was made. I see the club as nothing only a way of giving our locality an airing on the public stage. It gives the youth of our town an opportunity to play our games. That’s what I see our club as” – Jimmy Minogue
CAMOGIE
AGM: The Camogie club AGM is due to take place on Thursday, November 26th in the clubhouse at 7pm – if you are interested in getting involved in the club in any way or if you have any motions or nominations please contact any committee member or email us at eireognenagh@gmail.com.
Strength & Conditioning: Our strength and conditioning training continues on Tuesday nights when we train in the running track at Ballygreigue. Under-10s and under-12s train from 7.30pm to 8pm while all players from under-14 upwards train from 8pm to 8.30pm. On Friday evenings we are training in the complex in MacDonagh Park from 7pm to 7.30pm for under-10s and under-12s while everyone from under-14 up trains from 8pm to 8.30pm. It costs €2 per evening and is run in conjunction with the juvenile club.
Night at the Dogs: In conjunction with the adult and juvenile club we held a very successful ‘Night at the Dogs’ event on Saturday evening last in Thurles. We wish to thank all our ticket sellers, those who helped organise the event and those who showed up to support the event.
JUVENILE
A huge thank you to everybody who contributed to the success of the club’s ‘Night at the Dogs’. Your contribution to the club is very much appreciated and we hope that you had a great night out!
Strength and conditioning continues at the usual times.
NENAGH HANDBALL CLUB
Nenagh Handball Club will host an open night on Friday, November 27th at 7pm in the Éire Óg complex. We would especially like to see boys and girls born 2003/04/05, but all are welcome to come along, have a go and see what it’s all about. Refreshments will be served on the night.
Hard luck to Sinéad Meagher who lost out in a very close Munster semi-final representing St. Mary’s Convent Secondary.
CLUB NEWSLETTER
The Nenagh Éire Óg website has now been developed to host each and every edition of the monthly newsletter – please see here for more.
If you have any photographs, news or other information that you would like to see included please email eireognenagh@gmail.com.
Thanks again to the club communications sub-committee and in particular to Catherine McTiernan and Enda O’Sullivan for pulling all of this information together.
CONTACT
If you need to contact Éire Óg please do so via our Contact page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook page or by following @nenagheireog on Twitter.
Commiserations to the Nenagh Éire Óg minor A Camogie team which exited at the semi-final stage of the championship following a defeat suffered at the hands of Newport-Ballinahinch on Sunday afternoon. There has been more encouraging news, however, with a goal by Michael Heffernan nominated for the Cúil Iomána na Bliana 2015 award. Please read on for all the latest news, photos, reports and fixtures!
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The under-21A hurling team made an encouraging start to their championship campaign on Saturday while the Blues’ minor A Camogie team are preparing this week to take on Newport-Ballinahinch in a county semi-final. In other news the club was delighted to learn this week that Ger Gavin will be presented with a Sean Ghael award at The Dome on Sunday, November 15th. Please read on for all the latest news, photos, reports and fixtures!
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Although our senior hurlers suffered county final heartache at Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday afternoon the Nenagh Éire Óg junior a Camogie team capped off a wonderful season on Saturday when the Blues beat Toomevara by a single point after a titanic struggle in a county final played at The Ragg. Please read on for all the latest news, photos, reports and fixtures!
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