Nenagh Éire Óg are delighted to launch our new camogie jerseys
Éire Óg camogie jerseys manufactured in Nenagh by Gaelic Armour and sponsored by front line worker Sandra Farrell
Nurses have donned the Nenagh Éire Óg camogie jersey in the past and no doubt into the future the jersey will be worn by frontline healthcare staff. The World Health Organisation has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife in honour of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. How appropriate it is then that the club received a call from well known local nurse Sandra Farrell, current Director of Ormond Healthcare, who wanted to donate a set of jerseys to the senior team of Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club for the upcoming season.
To tie in with Ms. Farrell’s generous offer, Nenagh Éire Óg camogie club in return wanted to express their thanks to all of the healthcare staff and nurses who have been hugely dedicated and have made many sacrifices since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic. To do this the club have added the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife logo to their jersey this year.
Speaking at the launch of the new Jersey Ms. Farrell of Ormond Healthcare commented on the work of the frontline workers during the current pandemic and said “Our healthcare workers have placed themselves at risk to keep us safe and we’re so grateful to all of them for rising to the challenge in these unprecedented times. I am delighted to support Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club this year and I think it is a wonderful initiative that they have placed the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife logo on their jerseys as a way of showing their appreciation to the frontline staff.”
The front of the new camogie jersey ©Paudie Bourke
The jerseys will be the first set of officially licensed camogie jerseys designed and manufactured in Nenagh at Gaelic Armour’s new Irish production facility. Gaelic Armour, founded in 2016 by local businessman Billy Hayes, became Tipperary’s first officially licensed supplier to the GAA and only the fourth brand to receive the highly contested intercounty license in the history of the GAA. Gaelic Armour secured the inter-county schools and club license in early 2020 and recently opened a new state of the art facility in Stereame Business Park where they design and manufacture innovative on-field playing kit to athletes, sports teams and individuals.
Speaking at the launch of the new jersey Billy Hayes commented that “having recently relocated our entire operation to new premises in Stereame Business Park it is very satisfying to be designing and manufacturing for a local team based only a stone’s throw from the plant. It’s our aim to offer a real alternative in terms of design and technical innovation to GAA and camogie clubs. Our goal is to grow our business and supply jerseys all over the country in the coming months and years ahead”.
Alanna Morris, Grace O’Brien and Maeve Coffey model our new jersey in Nenagh Castle ©Paudie Bourke
Cathaoirleach of Nenagh Municipal District, Councillor Seamus Morris, who is a former PRO of Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club in Nenagh and has been known to source sponsorship from the four corners of Ireland over the years for the camogie club, approached the current committee about placing the new Nenagh 800 Logo on the jerseys for the coming season.
This year Nenagh is celebrating 800 years marking the development of the town over the ages. Due to COVID-19 many of the celebrations have been postponed but not before the town got the opportunity to launch a new website, brand and song. The Nenagh 800 logo will be added to the jersey and the club is delighted to support this initiative and create awareness of this historic year.
©Paudie Bourke
Speaking at the launch of the new jerseys Cllr Morris said “It’s a historic day in more ways than one. With Nenagh 800 taking place this year I am delighted that the club has agreed to place the Nenagh 800 logo on the jersey. Sandra Farrell, former Mayor of Nenagh Town Council, and a camogie player with Nenagh at underage level has come onboard to donate a set of jerseys through her healthcare company Ormond Healthcare, a business that is providing a valuable service and supporting the local economy. We are in a fairly unique situation as the jerseys are being manufactured and supplied locally in Nenagh by Gaelic Armour who will be supporting the local economy employing a mix of staff from graphic designers to production operators at their facility in Nenagh for years to come.”
Commenting on the initiative Nenagh Municipal District Administrator Rosemary Joyce wished Nenagh Éire Óg every success in the coming season and was appreciative of the fact that the club added the Nenagh 800 logo to the jersey adding that “Nenagh 800 is a very special year for the town and we hope to proceed over the coming months and into 2021 with any events that had to be curtailed or canceled as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It’s very fitting to be at Nenagh Castle today to launch the jerseys as the castle is central and iconic to the Nenagh 800 celebrations and synonymous with Nenagh”.
©Paudie Bourke
Handing over the jerseys to the joint captains of the senior camogie team, Alanna Morris and Maeve Coffey, club chairman Kieran Malone thanked Ms. Farrell for sponsorship and added that “the new jersey is a great example of collaboration within Nenagh where we a have local businesswoman in Ormond Healthcare supporting the female athletes, Gaelic Armour making them locally, the opportunity to thank the frontline workers by adding the logo and finally we get to raise awareness of historic year of Nenagh 800. The club has received support from the Municipal District over the years in the form of many sports grants so it’s nice for us as a club to be able to give something back also”.
Jerseys will be available in A Sportsman’s Dream on Kenyon Street in Nenagh and available to order online in any size on www.gaelicarmour.com
©Paudie Bourke
Mixed results for our senior teams, the camogie club unveil their new jerseys while the minors prepare for the North semi-final. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers recorded a 2-20 to 1-14 win over Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill in the final group game of the FBD Insurance senior hurling championship in The Ragg on Saturday evening. A first-half penalty goal by Jake Morris following a foul on Tommy Heffernan added to by a late Adam Carey three-pointer ensured the win which sees us qualify for the county quarter-finals in second place in the group.
The draws for the knock-out stages of the county championship will take place tomorrow evening.
Junior A Hurling
Our junior-A hurlers play Roscrea next Saturday evening. Please check our website for further details of this match when they are confirmed.
Minor Hurling
Our minor hurlers were due to play Ballina last Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the North championship but due to the untimely passing of Ms. Karen Meagher the game had to be postponed. Our club sends its deepest sympathies to her husband Joe, sons Conor, Jack and Bobby, her extended family, her wide circle of friends and to the Ballina club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
The match has been refixed for this Tuesday evening and as it is an all-ticket affair, it will be streamed live on our Facebook page for all of our supporters. The venue has been confirmed as Dolla with a 7pm throw-in.
The Men of ’95
Our county senior final winning team of 1995 were due to be honoured at this year’s county final, however, due to the current restrictions on attendances at games the decision has been made to defer this celebration until the 2021 decider.
Community Lotto
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-license and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Tipperary GAA Club Draw
The first draw for the new Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw will take place on Friday, 18th September and once again there are amazing prizes on offer including cars and prize money up to €25,000.
Those who have previously entered the draw will have already received information regarding the new draw in the post and are asked to contact their promoters as soon as possible.
Further information about the draw and how to join can be found here.
Camogie News
New Camogie Jersey
Grace O’Brien strikes a point against Éire Óg Annacarty
Éire Óg camogie jerseys manufactured in Nenagh by Gaelic Armour and sponsored by front line worker Sandra Farrell
Nurses have donned the Nenagh Éire Óg camogie jersey in the past and no doubt into the future the jersey will be worn by frontline healthcare staff. The World Health Organisation has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife in honour of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. How appropriate it is then that the club received a call from well known local nurse Sandra Farrell, current Director of Ormond Healthcare, who wanted to donate a set of jerseys to the senior team of Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club for the upcoming season.
To tie in with Ms. Farrell’s generous offer, Nenagh Éire Óg camogie club in return wanted to express their thanks to all of the healthcare staff and nurses who have been hugely dedicated and have made many sacrifices since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic. To do this the club have added the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife logo to their jersey this year.
Speaking at the launch of the new Jersey Ms. Farrell of Ormond Healthcare commented on the work of the frontline workers during the current pandemic and said “Our healthcare workers have placed themselves at risk to keep us safe and we’re so grateful to all of them for rising to the challenge in these unprecedented times. I am delighted to support Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club this year and I think it is a wonderful initiative that they have placed the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife logo on their jerseys as a way of showing their appreciation to the frontline staff.”
The jerseys will be the first set of officially licensed camogie jerseys designed and manufactured in Nenagh at Gaelic Armour’s new Irish production facility. Gaelic Armour, founded in 2016 by local businessman Billy Hayes, became Tipperary’s first officially licensed supplier to the GAA and only the fourth brand to receive the highly contested intercounty license in the history of the GAA. Gaelic Armour secured the inter-county schools and club license in early 2020 and recently opened a new state of the art facility in Stereame Business Park where they design and manufacture innovative on-field playing kit to athletes, sports teams and individuals.
Speaking at the launch of the new jersey Billy Hayes commented that “having recently relocated our entire operation to new premises in Stereame Business Park it is very satisfying to be designing and manufacturing for a local team based only a stone’s throw from the plant. It’s our aim to offer a real alternative in terms of design and technical innovation to GAA and camogie clubs. Our goal is to grow our business and supply jerseys all over the country in the coming months and years ahead”.
Cathaoirleach of Nenagh Municipal District, Councillor Seamus Morris, who is a former PRO of Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club in Nenagh and has been known to source sponsorship from the four corners of Ireland over the years for the camogie club, approached the current committee about placing the new Nenagh 800 Logo on the jerseys for the coming season.
This year Nenagh is celebrating 800 years marking the development of the town over the ages. Due to COVID-19 many of the celebrations have been postponed but not before the town got the opportunity to launch a new website, brand and song. The Nenagh 800 logo will be added to the jersey and the club is delighted to support this initiative and create awareness of this historic year.
Speaking at the launch of the new jerseys Cllr Morris said “It’s a historic day in more ways than one. With Nenagh 800 taking place this year I am delighted that the club has agreed to place the Nenagh 800 logo on the jersey. Sandra Farrell, former Mayor of Nenagh Town Council, and a camogie player with Nenagh at underage level has come onboard to donate a set of jerseys through her healthcare company Ormond Healthcare, a business that is providing a valuable service and supporting the local economy. We are in a fairly unique situation as the jerseys are being manufactured and supplied locally in Nenagh by Gaelic Armour who will be supporting the local economy employing a mix of staff from graphic designers to production operators at their facility in Nenagh for years to come.”
Commenting on the initiative Nenagh Municipal District Administrator Rosemary Joyce wished Nenagh Éire Óg every success in the coming season and was appreciative of the fact that the club added the Nenagh 800 logo to the jersey adding that “Nenagh 800 is a very special year for the town and we hope to proceed over the coming months and into 2021 with any events that had to be curtailed or canceled as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It’s very fitting to be at Nenagh Castle today to launch the jerseys as the castle is central and iconic to the Nenagh 800 celebrations and synonymous with Nenagh”.
Handing over the jerseys to the joint captains of the senior camogie team, Alanna Morris and Maeve Coffey, club chairman Kieran Malone thanked Ms. Farrell for sponsorship and added that “the new jersey is a great example of collaboration within Nenagh where we a have local businesswoman in Ormond Healthcare supporting the female athletes, Gaelic Armour making them locally, the opportunity to thank the frontline workers by adding the logo and finally we get to raise awareness of historic year of Nenagh 800. The club has received support from the Municipal District over the years in the form of many sports grants so it’s nice for us as a club to be able to give something back also”.
Jerseys will be available in A Sportsman’s Dream on Kenyon Street in Nenagh and available to order online in any size on www.gaelicarmour.com
Senior
Action from the senior championship against Drom & Inch
Senior ladies’ next match is against Clonoulty on Friday at 7.15. Hard luck to the seniors who lost out to Drom and Inch on a scoreline of 3.18 to 2.04 last Friday evening in Round 2 of the Championship.
Under-14
The under-14 side
Our final group game of the season took place on Sunday morning in Toomevara. It was a case of ‘what might have been’. We very nearly got out of jail, coming from ten points down at the second half water break to close the gap to two points as the final whistle neared. A goal would have won it but unfortunately, it came at the other end. Final score Toomevara 3-8 Nenagh 2-6. Well done to all on a great effort and best of luck to Toomevara.
Under-12
The under-12 camógs that played Borris-Ileigh last Monday evening
Our two under-12 teams were in action this week.
Team 2 traveled to Borrisoleigh on Monday evening for their final game of the group. A great battling performance from these girls and a superb long-range free by Sophie Hourigan saw us come away with the win.
Team 1 played Shannon Rovers on Wednesday in their second group game and, despite missing four players, they held their own against a strong Rovers team. Rovers tacked on a few scores in the final ten minutes to see us come away with a second loss of the campaign. Well done to all the girls who worked so hard in searing temperatures.
We play Lorrha at home this week in our next game. Details TBC.
No training on Monday as Cúl Camp begins tomorrow.
We will post the match details on the WhatsApp Group as and when we get them.
The under-12 side that played Shannon Rovers
Under-10
Our under-10 girls traveled in big numbers to Borrisoleigh this morning for a blitz with Borrisoleigh, Drom & Inch and Thurles Sarsfields. We had 22 girls between our two teams and they played brilliantly. Borrisoleigh hosted the first of four blitzes between the four clubs and they ran a great show. Huge parental support was there for the girls. The girls’ hard work practicing at home has been paying off and with the Cúl Camp this coming week it will come on again. There will be no training this week with the camp. Both teams played four matches and ran themselves into the ground.
Under-8
There will be no training this week as the Cúl Camp is on in Éire Óg. With the majority of players taking part, it has been decided that training after a long day at the camp would be too tiring for the girls.
Juvenile News
Action from the under-14 clash with Toomevara
Under-6
Under-8
Under eight boys hosted Toomevara in MacDonagh Park on Saturday morning. The boys were divided into three teams and each team played three games against the Toomevara teams. It was a hugely successful morning and there were some excellent skills and determination on display from all the boys. At the end of the blitz, there were big smiles in abundance from the boys. The under eight management group is aiming to have more blitzes in the near future so we look forward to these with great anticipation. This week we will have our Cúl camp on the club grounds so no training for the week or next Saturday morning. Keep up the practicing at home as the blitzes will be more enjoyable for the boys the quicker they are at rising and striking which will mean they get more touches during the games making it far more enjoyable. Well done to all the boys who played Toomevara on Saturday morning, fantastic effort all around.
Under-10
Under-12
Under-14
Action from the under-14 clash with Toomevara
Under-16
Our under-16 team suffered its first defeat of the championship going down to a stronger Toomevara outfit. Nenagh were well in the game up to the last quarter but a stronger Toomevara finish ensured a comprehensive victory to the boys in green and gold. However, Nenagh Éire Óg have a chance of making amends on Monday night when the knockout stages begin and we play Kilruane in Cloughjordan night at 6.45.
Goalkeeper Training
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is fundamental to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game. A few minutes each day practicing is invaluable to a child’s skills.
Message from Covid Officers.
Thank you to those who volunteered as Covid officers for the different age groups, without this framework and support from parents return to play would not be possible. Thank you to the parents for your patience and co-operation with the new Covid procedures around return to play. Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
A disappointing weekend for both of our senior teams, Eddie Hynes, Shane Connolly and Eddie Tucker cycle a loop of Lough Derg for Living Links while our minor hurlers qualify for the North semi-final. All of this and more in this week’s news on the Blues.
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers and management stand for a respectful minutes silence in memory of Mrs. Cissie Russell, mother of club secretary Catherine McTiernan
Our senior hurlers were beaten by an excellent Clonoulty Rossmore side in round two of the FBD Insurance Tipperary hurling championship, 1-22 to 1-16, in Semple Stadium on Sunday evening last. The lads must now beat Éire Óg Annacarty in the final game of the round robin series on Saturday next, in The Ragg at 6:30pm if they are to advance to the knock out stages of the championship.
Conor Hennessy shoots over a first-half point in Semple Stadium
Junior-A Hurling
Niall McKeogh scores a point against Knockshegowna
Our junior-A hurlers had a comfortable 3-18 to 0-11 win over Knockshegowna on Saturday evening in Borrisokane with Darragh Walsh (2) and Cian O’Farrell scoring the Nenagh goals. The team was Shane Hennessy, Mark O’Farrell, Mark Carey, Mark Tuite, Alex Jones, Seán Geaney, Mark Flannery, Niall McKeogh, Niall Madden, John Cahalan, Bob O’Brien, Killian Malone, Darragh Walsh, Anthony Walsh, Cian O’Farrell. Substitutes Rory O’Donovan for Flannery and Dan O’Donovan for Walsh.
Our third round match of the junior-A championship, against Borris-Ileigh, has been pushed back to the weekend of the 21/22 August.
Cian O’Farrell’s goal-bound shot is spectacularly blocked by the Knockshegowna full-back
Junior-C Hurling
The first round of the junior-C championship has been pushed back to the weekend of the 29/30 August.
Minor Hurling
Seth Shayanewako on the attack in the opening minutes against Toomevara
Our minor hurlers defeated Toomevara, 7-16 to 0-8, in the quarter-final of the North Tipperary championship on Wednesday evening last in Portroe. The goals were scored by Taurai Shayanewako (2), Aaron McLoughlin, Jamie Cottrell, Cian Galvin and Jack McLoughlin. They have now advanced to play Ballina in the semi-final. This game is on Wednesday evening in Portroe at 7pm.
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the North Tipperary Board has decided to make this an all-ticket affair with only 200 people, including players and officials allowed to attend. We appeal to all of our supporters that if you do not have a ticket, please do not attend.
Tour of the Lake for Living Links suicide support
Shane Connolly, Eddie Hynes and Eddie Tucker following their 70-mile cycle around Lough Derg
Community Lotto
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-license and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The first draw for the new Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw will take place on Friday, 18th September and once again there are amazing prizes on offer including cars and prize money up to €25,000.
Those who have previously entered the draw will have already received information regarding the new draw in the post and are asked to contact their promoters as soon as possible.
Further information about the draw and how to join can be found here.
Club Walking Group
Our club walking group about to set off up to the Millennium Cross
Our club walking group climbed up to the Millennium Cross at Laghtea near Portroe last weekend and enjoyed the wonderful views looking out across the Shannon towards Clare, Galway and across North Tipperary and back towards Tountinna. They then continued the hike towards Garrykennedy where they enjoyed freshly baked homemade scones and jam all made and provided by our Healthy Club Officer Bartley Ryan. Happily and surprisingly, there were no reported cases of food poisoning afterwards.
If you would like further information on our walking group please contact Bartley Ryan, message any of our social media sites or email eireognenagh@gmail.com
“We made it”, smiles all around as members of our walking group pose at the Millennium Cross
First-ever GAA National Inclusive Fitness Day launched
The GAA recently announced their first-ever national inclusive fitness day which will take place on September 23. The event falls during the European Week of Sport (23rd – 30th September) and aims to promote sport and physical activity to everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, or fitness level.
Healthy Club Officer Bartley Ryan is currently working behind the scenes organising our club’s activities which will be revealed in the coming weeks. If you would like to know more please click here.
Sympathies
We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the late Cissie Russell, Carrick-on-Suir. Mrs. Russell’s daughter, Catherine McTiernan, is well known to everyone in our club for her tireless work as club secretary while her sons Seán and Dermot, and daughter Tara all play for our club while Catherine’s husband Pauric is a great supporter of our club.
Carrick Swan GAA club wrote the following lovely tribute to Mrs. Russell this morning.
All in Carrick Swan GAA Club are deeply saddened this morning to hear of the passing of our esteemed vice-president Cissie Russell.
To many people in the club Cissie was a mother figure who loved the club deeply and who travelled to all our games when able to offer what could be termed as vociferous support with her late brother Sean and late sisters Peggy, May and Kathleen and God help anyone that had a bad word to say about the Swan or their players if you were close to that enclave!
There are many different types of heroes in clubs but the real heroes are the people like Cissie who worked tirelessly for the club and who only asked in return that you give of your best.
Cissie’s home in Pearse Square had a path worn out to it both day and night as members of the club collected the keys to the club from her and there would always be the chat at the front gate. Cissie was also instrumental in keeping the bingo going.
The ‘jerseys’ were a different story as long before the times of ‘climacool’ fabric that we have now back then we had only a few sets of jerseys which could have been hand knitted! and when they’d get wet during a match they would add 2 stone weight to you between the rain, blood and sweat.
Cissie being the ‘mother’ did the washing of all the jerseys which was not an easy job and took great pride as they hung proudly on her washing line and they were always in pristine condition for the various teams to wear apart from turning ‘foxy’ over the years!
The losses of her husband Mikey, son Noel and great- grandson Cillian hit Cissie very hard but she battled on surrounded by a great family and to her sons Tom and Michael John and daughters Catherine and Angela and all the extended family we offer our deepest sympathy.
The passing of Cissie is another link of the old Swan gone but she leaves behind lovely memories and her place in the club will live on and will never diminish.
One of the Swan’s greatest servants, may Cissie rest in peace.
To Catherine, Pauric, Seán, Dermot and Tara we in Nenagh Éire Óg offer our deepest sympathies.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Kyoto Love Hotel
Former club hurler Joe Geaney and niece of Ellen Tooher, club chairman John’s wife, have released this electric pop single, Machine, which we are sure you’ll enjoy. Together, they recently were interviewed by RTÉ and that can be accessed here. More of their music can be accessed on Spotify and YouTube.
Camogie News
Senior
Joint-captains Maeve Coffey and Alanna Morris model our stunning new jerseys made by Gaelic Armour. More about this next week.
After a highly enjoyable match in MacDonagh Park last Friday evening, our senior camógs lost out to Éire Óg Annacarty in the opening round of the championship. The Nenagh goals were scored by Grace O’Brien and Caroline Browne. Final score 3.13 to 2.9. They now face Drom & Inch next weekend in the second round.
Under-16
Our last group match against Portroe was played last Wednesday. Best of luck to Portroe in the rest of the competition.
No quarter was asked for nor given in the senior camogie championship last Friday evening.
Under-14
The under-14s recorded a big win against a spirited Lorrha & Dorrha team in MacDonagh Park on Sunday afternoon. It was a super, focussed effort played in very high temperatures. Well done to everyone. We will now play Toomevara in the final game of the group next Sunday. Details to be confirmed.
Training continues at 6.50pm Monday evening.
Under-12
Both teams are in action this week.
Team 2 travel to Borrisoleigh on Monday evening for their final game of the group, while Team 1 are away to Shannon Rovers on Wednesday evening.
Training for both teams Thursday 6-7pm. All are welcome to join us.
Éire Óg Annacarty were delighted with their win last Friday evening
Under-10
Our Under 10s had their first game of the year against Toomevara last week. This coming week they have a county blitz on Saturday in Borrisoleigh against the hosts, Thurles and Drom & Inch.
Under-8
Under-8s continue to train every Monday and Thursday evening at 6 O Clock and would welcome any new faces that wish to give Camogie a try.
Under-6
Under 6s train every Thursday from 6-7p.m. A reminder to parents to complete the health questionnaire and submit before each session.
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Grace O’Brien strikes a point against Éire Óg Annacarty
Juvenile News
Keelan Rice and Mason Cawley under the dropping ball in the under-16 championship against Silvermines
Under-6
Under-8
The under-8 boys traveled to Roscrea on Saturday morning where they played their first match of this year. The boys were divided into three teams and each team played three great games against Roscrea. The sun beamed down on the boys and the hurling was fabulous to watch. There were lots of very happy faces after the matches which was great to see from the boys. Thanks to Roscrea for hosting us this week, next Saturday we play Toomevara. Keep up the practicing at home between training and well done to all the boys. Hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven unless we have a game. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. Under eight boys football training is held every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six, everyone welcome, a reminder that gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training.
Under-10
Under-12
Action from the under-12 clash with Ballina
Under-12 action against Ballina
Under-14
Under-16
Mason Cawley clears his lines against Silvermines in the under-16 championship
The under-16 team produced another solid performance against Silvermines running out winners by 3-16 to 0-10. Our goalkeeper and six backs have only conceded one goal in three outings which was crucial to this win. Midfielders and forwards are getting on the scoresheet with some excellent teamwork. With a strong spine and good hurlers on the flanks, this young team is progressing well and is training very hard.
Goalkeeper Training
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is fundamental to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game. A few minutes each day practicing is invaluable to a child’s skills.
Message from Covid Officers.
Thank you to those who volunteered as Covid officers for the different age groups, without this framework and support from parents return to play would not be possible. Thank you to the parents for your patience and co-operation with the new Covid procedures around return to play. Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Job done! A relaxed group of under-16 hurlers following their win over Silvermines
Greg Browne is the personification of serenity, peace and tranquility, a state of nirvana, at half time of the senior camogie clash with Éire Óg Annacarty
Supreme athletes! Our walking group relaxes in Garrykennedy after making the hike down from Tountinna. The smiles quickly disappeared when it dawned on them that they would have to walk back up to the Graves of the Leinstermen to collect their cars.
Big Bertha rolls into MacDonagh Park, the senior camógs prepare for championship action while the junior-As win their first match. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers face Clonoulty Rossmore in round two of the FBD Insurance county championship on Sunday evening at 7pm in Semple Stadium. This game will be streamed live by the county board. After defeating Holycross Ballycahill in their opening game the lads will be anxious to keep their good form going and we wish them the very best of luck.
Junior-A Hurling
Bob O’Brien lost the head in the junior-A match V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Our junior-A hurlers opened their North Tipperary campaign with a solid 2-16 to 1-13 win over Kilruane MacDonaghs in Borrisokane on Saturday evening last with Donnacha Quinn and Cian O’Farrell bagging the Nenagh goals. The now play Knockshegowna on Saturday evening next and this game is expected to take place in Gardiner Park, Borrisokane.
Minor Hurling
Taurai Shayanewako in action against Roscrea in the minor hurling championship
Hard luck to our minors who were beaten by Roscrea on Wednesday evening last, 1-19 to 3-9, in the championship. Leon Kennedy, Ben West and Cian Galvin bagged the Nenagh goals in what was a much-improved performance from their previous outing. The lads now play Toomevara in the quarter-final in MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan on Wednesday evening at 7:15pm.
A Message from the Chairman
FOR THE ATTENTION OF EACH GROUP IN THE CLUB
It is vitally important at this stage in our battle against Covid 19 that each group refocus their efforts and raise their standards again. As we have seen in other places, we are always at risk of the club being closed down and exiting all competitions, and, as is happening nationwide, some people here are letting their guard down. While we cannot eliminate all risks as people must go to work etc, it’s what we can control that we now must work harder at.
If you’re not part of a training group or required to be there, you should not be at the training session. Do not interact with groups if you have no reason to be there.
Thanks to our excellent Covid supervisors, sanitiser is present at all training sessions. Use it on entry to and exit from training and matches. You should not need to be asked as happens now.
If you wish to go to house parties don’t come to the field. If you wish to come to the field, don’t go to house parties. Very simple.
Parents and supporters need to be reminded to maintain social distancing at matches.
Your cooperation is of vital importance to the club and our community. Please do not be found wanting in this regard.
Yours in sport,
John Tooher.
Chairman.
Big Bertha
Matt Lillis smirks while riding Big Bertha
Following the recent permanent breakdown of our old mower, the club have invested in a new one which arrived in MacDonagh Park on Wednesday morning last. Already known as Big Bertha, the new machine, a Ransome Mower, is hoped to meet our needs for many years to come but will still require a lot of hard work from our volunteers in order to pay for it and so we are asking all of our members, supporters and players to join our online lotto which will go towards the repayment of the loan.
Club Fixtures
All of our club fixtures can be accessed at the Fixtures tab at the top of this page or on our club app which is available to download for your android phone from the Google Play Store.
GAA Newsletter
The July edition of the GAA newsletter is available to download here.
Community Lotto
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-licence and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The first draw for the new Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw will take place on Friday, 18th September and once again there are amazing prizes on offer including cars and prize money up to €25,000.
Those who have previously entered the draw will have already received information regarding the new draw in the post and are asked to contact their promoters as soon as possible.
Further information about the draw and how to join can be found here.
Dear 1989 . . . you will not believe what we have done with hurling
Brian McDonnell has once again provided an insightful article, using statistics, to demonstrate how the game of hurling has evolved from the 1989 All-Ireland final between Tipperary and Antrim to last year’s encounter between ourselves and Kilkenny.
You can read his brilliant work here.
Juvenile News
The under-10 side that played Kilruane MacDonaghs recently
Under-6
Under-6 training will be every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. Hoping to see lots of new faces on the field, please contact one of the management group in advance via the club’s social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Under-8 boys hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. We are very much looking forward to our first blitz for this age group and the boys are putting in a great effort at training.
Under-8 boys football training is held every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six, everyone welcome, a reminder that gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training.
Under-10
Under-10 action V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Under-10 boys had their first match this weekend against Kilruane MacDonaghs in Cloughjordan. We had thirty-one boys playing on three teams. The games were very competitive. We play Durlas Óg next weekend in Thurles. New players always welcome (boys born in 2010 or 2011). A few of our boys played their first game against Kilruane and got on really well so it’s not too late to come along and try out hurling or football for the year. Training continues this week for hurling and football as follows:- under ten hurling training each Tuesday evening from six o’clock to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven. Under ten football training will be every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six. Reminder, gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training. If boys just want to play either code that will be fine.
Under-10 action V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Under-12
Both under-12 teams traveled to Newport last week, the D team came away with a strong win finishing with 3-5 to Newport’s 1-4. The under twelve A team lost out to a very strong Newport team.
Under-14
It was a BYE week for our under-14 hurlers last week but they’re keeping up the good work at training and very much looking forward to getting back to action this coming week against Kilruane in Cloughjordan on Thursday evening.
Under-10 action V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Under-16
Our under-16 hurlers fought hard in the dying minutes of an excellent match for a well-earned draw with Ballina last Monday in Ballina. Leading at half time with the aid of a stiff breeze by three points Nenagh found themselves four points down at the end of the third quarter. Thankfully the emphasis in training on fitness paid off and the margin was wiped out with just five minutes remaining and Nenagh was unfortunate not to come away with maximum points. Winners last year of the under-15 competition Ballina are an excellent side and this result will give our players great confidence going forward. The club wishes the injured Ballina player a speedy recovery. Final score: Nenagh Éire Óg 2-13 Ballina 1-16. An excellent game of hurling from all involved.
Continued good luck to all Nenagh Éire Óg groups in this week’s round of the North Tipperary hurling matches. We’re all looking forward to the games with great anticipation. Thanks to all for your efforts under the strangest of circumstances so far this year, it’s appreciated.
Juvenile Fixtures
This week’s Juvenile fixtures are:
North Tipp U12 D Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Tuesday August 4th @ 7pm
Venue: Nenagh
North Tipp U12 A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Tuesday August 4th @ 7.45pm
Venue: Nenagh
North Tipp U14 Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Thursday August 6th @ 7.30pm
Venue: Cloughjordan
North Tipp U16 A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Silvermines
Monday August 3rd @ 7.15pm
Venue: Nenagh
Please keep an eye on club social media and text groups as fixtures are subject to change at short notice.
Goalkeeper Training
Goalkeeper training is now underway and any aspiring young goalie from under fourteen and under sixteen groups should share their interest with a mentor. Thanks to Shane Hennessy for leading this initiative.
Covid-19
For any child returning to training specific guidelines and requirements for their safe return have been issued on the various group communications.
It is vitally important at this stage in our battle against Covid 19 that each group refocus their efforts and raise their standards again. As we have seen elsewhere we are always at risk of the club being closed down and exiting all competitions as a direct result of letting our guard down. So that we ensure the club continues to be an effectively managed environment observing Covid safety guidelines all groups are asked to ensure that we are using sanitiser upon entry and exit of training and matches, do not interact with training groups which you are not involved with, maintain social distancing at matches and lastly if you wish to go to house parties don’t come to the field. Your cooperation is of vital importance to the club and our community.
Thank you to those who volunteered as Covid officers for the different age groups, without this framework and support from parents return to play would not be possible. Thank you to the parents for your patience and co-operation with the new Covid procedures around return to play. Please continue to follow all of the GAA and HSE guidelines.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Camogie News
Senior Camogie
The seniors kick off their competitive season with a first-round championship match against Éire Óg Annacarty in Nenagh on Friday the 7th of July at 7.15pm. Good luck to all involved.
Under-16
The under-16s played Kiladangan in Puckane last Wednesday and in an excellent display of camogie by both teams, Éire Óg ended up losing by a point to an injury-time goal. It was a great performance from everyone. The next match is against Portroe.
Under-14
We gained our first competitive win of the year in a super display against Portroe at McDonagh Park on Sunday afternoon. Hard work, hard tackling and well-taken scores saw our girls come away with a 6-4 to 3-4 win. Well done to all on a great display.
Our next game is next Sunday at home to Lorrha. Training continues Thursday 7-8pm Thursday at Éire Óg.
Under-12
Our two under-12 teams were in action this week. A depleted Nenagh 1 played a strong Kilruane team in Ardcroney on Thursday. Despite a spirited performance by our girls, we came away defeated. Best of luck to Kilruane in the rest of the championship.
On Friday, Team 2 travelled to Ballinderry to play Shannon Rovers in their second game. Even though the team was made up with many under-10s, we put on a superb performance of tackling and blocking. We couldn’t win it, but we certainly left everything out on the field.
No matches in the week ahead. Our training time this week is Thursday 6-7pm. All are welcome to join us.
Under-10
Under-10s play Toomevara on Wednesday evening in Toomevara in their first game. Training this week is on Monday only.
Under-8
The under-8s continue to train every Monday and Thursday evening at 6 O Clock and would welcome any new faces that wish to give camogie a try.
Under-6
The under-6s train every Thursday from 6-7pm. A reminder to parents to complete the health questionnaire and submit before each session.
Thanks to Inver
Pictured is Louise Carmody of Inver with her daughter Mary, Mary’s team mates and players from various age groups in the club
Nenagh Éire Óg underage teams are all set for play after they purchased lots of new equipment with sponsorship received from Inver in Gortlandroe in Nenagh. Louise Carmody, Manager at the Inver premises, whose daughter Mary plays with the under-10s, organised the sponsorship and this week lots of new gear arrived to the delight of the underage teams.
Jamie Cottrell under pressure against Roscrea in the minor hurling championship
“And that lads, is how it’s done”. Paul Lillis inspires the troops with a rousing half-time team talk in Borrisokane on Saturday evening last.
Our senior hurlers get off to a winning start, three club members will cycle Lough Derg for Living Links while the junior-A hurlers prepare for championship action. All this and more in this week’s bumper edition of the news on the Blues.
Senior Hurling
A jolly Darragh Droog arrives at Semple Stadium on Sunday evening
Our senior hurlers got off to the perfect start in this year’s FBD Insurance senior hurling championship on Sunday evening when we recorded a 1-19 to 0-11 win over Holycross Ballycahill. Played in an eerily quiet Semple Stadium with only 200 in total allowed inside the building, Nenagh finished the first half strongly thanks to a 27th minute Michael Heffernan goal. Incidentally, this game created a little piece of club history as it was the first time we played a match streamed live on the internet thanks to the county board’s new service. Our next game is against Clonoulty Rossmore on Sunday, 7th August, in Semple Stadium at 7pm.
Junior-A Hurling
Donnacha Quinn in action in the 2019 junior-A clash with Kilruane MacDonaghs in Kilcoleman
Our junior-A hurlers play Kilruane MacDonaghs in the opening round of the North Tipperary championship this Saturday evening at 7.30pm in Borrisokane. Please note the change of venue and time to what was earlier advertised.
Junior-C Hurling
North Tipperary Junior-C hurling champions 2010
After a number of disappointing results in recent years in the junior-B championship, the club has elected to enter our third team into the junior-C championship this year where they will play Borris-Ileigh, Ballinahinch and Ballina. Under the management of Brian Maxwell, this team will play Borris-Ileigh in their opening match on Sunday, 16 August, at 7pm in Borrisoleigh.
Minor Hurling
Action from last week’s minor clash with Lorrha Rovers
Our minor hurlers play Roscrea this Wednesday evening at 7pm in St. Michael’s Park, Toomevara. Best of luck to all involved.
Tour of the Lake for Living Links Nenagh
Eddie Hynes along with Shane Connolly and Eddie Tucker will cycle the tour of the lake
Club man Eddie Hynes, aided by Eddie Tucker, Shane Connolly and 35 other hardy cyclists, will complete a full lap of Lough Derg, totalling 106 km, to raise money for local charity, Living Links Nenagh. In 2015, Eddie’s son Oisín became a victim of suicide and this wonderful charity provided invaluable support to the Hynes family during those tough times. The cyclists aim to raise €5,000 for Living Links and we are asking our supporters to please dig deep into your pockets and help. If you would like to donate, you can access their Go Fund Me page here.
Community Lotto
The fourth draw from our new Community Lotto took place on Monday evening last and there was no winner. Ten names were drawn to go forward to our €500 draw and they are listed below. We are asking all of our players, members and supporters to join our Community Lotto online here.
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-licence and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The first draw for the new Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw will take place on Friday, 18th September and once again there are amazing prizes on offer including cars and prize money up to €25,000.
Those who have previously entered the draw will have already received information regarding the new draw in the post and are asked to contact their promoters as soon as possible.
Further information about the draw and how to join can be found here.
Juvenile News
Tom Gleeson strikes against Kilruane MacDonaghs in the under-16 championship. More photographs are available to view on our Facebook page.
Under-6
Under-6 training will be every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. Hoping to see lots of new faces on the field, please contact one of the management group in advance via the club’s social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child.
Under-8
Under-8 boys hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome.
Under-8 boys football training is held every Wednesday evening from half-past five to half-past six, everyone welcome, a reminder that gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training.
Under-10
Under-12
More photographs from our under-12 clash with Toomevara are available to view on our Facebook page.
Under-14
Action from the under-14 clash with Burgess. More photographs from this game are available to view on our Facebook page
Under-16
Josh McLoughlin scores a first-half goal against Kilruane MacDonaghs in the under-16 championship. More photographs from this game are available to view on our Facebook page.
Congratulations to our under-16 hurlers who recorded a comfortable 5-23 to 2-4 win over Kilruane MacDonagh’s in the opening round of the championship.
This week’s Juvenile fixtures are:
Under-16 A Hurling Championship
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Ballina
Monday, 27 July, 7:30pm
Under-12 D Hurling Championship
Newport V Nenagh Éire Óg
Newport
Tuesday, 28 July, 7pm
Under-12 A Hurling Championship
Newport V Nenagh Éire Óg
Newport
Tuesday, 28 July, 7:45pm
Goalkeeper Training
Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing of both codes at home between training sessions, this is so important to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
COVID-19
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Camogie News
Under-16
Last Wednesday we had our first championship match, despite losing to a good Ballina team, everyone put in a great effort. Our next match is Wednesday 29th in Puckane against Kiladangan.
Under-14
We played our first competitive match of the year against Kiladangan in Puckane on Sunday morning. After a very even first half, we got caught by two sucker punch goals just after half time. Despite dominating the rest of the game, we couldn’t make it show on the scoreboard and Kiladangan went on to win 4-5 to 1-5. Best for Nenagh on the day were Eimear Brislane and Ella O’Brien.
Training continues Monday and Thursday 7-8pm Thursday at Éire Óg.
Under-12
Our two under-12 teams had their first games of the season this week. Nenagh 2 were first up, playing a strong Kilruane team in MacDonagh Park on Thursday. After taking the first half to get settled, we came back well in the second. All sixteen girls gave everything they had but lost out to Kilruane 6-2 to 2-3. Best of luck to Kilruane in the rest of the championship.
Team 2 played Portroe in a challenge match on Friday evening. A strong display from every one of the girls saw us come away with a good win. Thanks to Portroe for a great game and best of luck in the championship.
Our training time this week is Monday 6-7pm. All are welcome to join us.
Team 1 play away to Kilruane 1 on Thursday evening at 7.30pm in Cloughjordan.
Team 2 play away to Shannon Rovers on Fri 31st at 7pm in Ballinderry.
Under-10
The under-10s continue training Mondays and Thursdays at 6.00. Great to see such good numbers training.
Under-8
Under-8s continue to train every Monday and Thursday evening at 6pm and would welcome any new faces that wish to give camogie a try.
Under-6
Under-6s train every Thursday from 6-7pm. Great numbers attended the first session. A reminder to parents to complete the health questionnaire and submit before each session.
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Best Seat in the House
These two had the best view of proceedings at MacDonagh Park on Sunday when Toomevara played Borris-Ileigh in the FBD Insurance county senior hurling championship ©Sportsfile
We’ve had quite a few inquiries regarding tickets for Sunday’s FBD Insurance senior hurling clash between Nenagh Éire Óg and Holycross Ballycahill.
The club wishes to state the following:
- We have no allocation of tickets to distribute to our supporters. Once our senior panel, management, backroom team and club officials have received their individual tickets, there will be little or none left for our supporters. This is an issue that is beyond not just our control, but beyond the control of the GAA as a whole.
- Anyone with a pass are to apply using the channels that will be made available later in the week by the Tipperary County Board.
- This match will be streamed live by the Tipperary County Board. Further details of this can be found here.
The Tipperary County Board have confirmed that the FBD Insurance senior hurling championship game between Nenagh Éire Óg and Holycross will be streamed live on their website tipperary.gaa.ie
- Holycross 3pm: Kilruane MacDonaghs v Thurles Sarsfields
- Semple Stadium 7.30pm: JK Brackens v Kiladangan
- MacDonagh Park, Nenagh 1pm: Borris Ileigh v Toomevara
- Semple Stadium 7pm: Holycross Ballycahill v Nenagh Éire Óg
Our minor hurlers play their first competitive match, the seniors are in Semple Stadium this Sunday evening while a first-aid training course is offered. All of this and more, in this week’s news on the Blues
Minor Hurling
Our minor hurlers were the first team in the club to take to the field in championship action this year and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-10 to 5-15 scoreline against Lorrha Rovers in Puckane. Seth Shayanewako was in flying form early on setting up goals for Ben West and Seán Crowe however Lorrha Rovers quickly took control and as we approached half time, they took a lead which they would not relinquish for the remainder of the encounter. Jamie Cottrell got a late goal for the Blues but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers open their championship campaign on Sunday evening next, 7pm, Semple Stadium against Holycross Ballycahill in the FBD Insurance county championship.
Unfortunately, due to Covid 19 restrictions, the attendance at this fixture will be limited to 200 people. This figure includes the panels, management and backroom teams of both clubs as well as the referee and his officials. Therefore access for our supporters will be severely limited. Unless you have one of the golden tickets you will be denied entry. We do acknowledge that many of our supporters will be bitterly disappointed at not being able to attend but this is out of our hands and indeed out of the control of the GAA who are only following government restrictions. However, you can follow the proceedings as we will be providing updates on our Twitter account.
The seniors aren’t the only show in town as there are numerous other games involving our club and you can get the full details of these here.
Community Lotto
The third draw from our new Community Lotto took place on Monday evening last and there was no winner. Ten names were drawn to go forward to our €500 draw and they are listed below. We are asking all of our players, members and supporters to join our Community Lotto online here.
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market, Keller’s Carry Out off-licence and Cleary’s Daybreak on the Limerick Road.
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The first draw for the new Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw will take place on Friday, 18th September and once again there are amazing prizes on offer including cars and prize money up to €25,000.
Those who have previously entered the draw will have already received information regarding the new draw in the post and are asked to contact their promoters as soon as possible.
Further information about the draw and how to join can be found here.
Condolences
The club offers its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Donal Hackett, Fintan Lalor St. Nenagh and Urra, Ballycommon. Donal was a former hurler with the club and is pictured above with his teammates after winning the under-15 North Tipperary final in 1970. To his family Roisin, Dan, Brid, Niamh, Sean and Eadaoin, brothers Patrick, John and Eugene, sisters Michelle, Brigid, Jennifer and Nuala, his grandchildren and extended family, we offer our sincerest condolences. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Juvenile News
Under-6
Under-6 training will be every Saturday morning from ten o’clock to eleven. Hoping to see lots of new faces on the field, please contact one of the management group in advance via the clubs social media sites if you would like to join so that we can direct you to the relevant Covid protocols and registration process to ensure safe training for your child. .
Under-8
Under-8 boys hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from six to seven and Saturday mornings from ten o’clock to eleven. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) are always welcome. Football training is also now underway with our first football training session held last Wednesday evening. Football training for this age group will be held every Wednesday evening from half past five to half past six, everyone welcome, a reminder that gum shields are compulsory for football so please make sure each child brings their own to training. Thank you to all the parents who encourage practicing at home between training sessions, this is so important to the children developing their skills and confidence on the ball and ultimately their enjoyment of the game.
Under-10
The Presidents’ Cup
Under-16
Conor Tierney, Jimmy Morris, Taurai Shayanewako and Ger Gavin with the Presidents’ Cup following the under-16s’ win over St. Rynaghs
Goalkeeper Training
Covid-19
Well done and thank you to all the parents who encourage and support practicing our games at home each day, this is central to the children maintaining and developing skill levels and ultimately the enjoyment of our games.
Thank you to all those who have already signed up on line to the new Nenagh Éire Óg club lotto. Please visit www.nenagheireog.com for anyone else who wishes to join.
Camogie News
Under-16
Under-14
Under-12
Under-10
Under-8
Under-6
First Aid Training
Handball
It’s Lonely at the Top
“Listen all you fools out there,
Go on and love me I don’t care,
Oh, it’s lonely at the top,
Oh, it’s lonely at the top” Randy Newman
Chairman John Tooher enjoying being lonely at the top at the Presidents’ Cup game against St. Rynaghs
FÓGRA
Please see the following if you are intending on going to tonight’s minor game against Lorrha Rovers in Puckane
Following a request from the Kiladangan club and in the interests of public safety due to concerns surrounding COVID 19, all Nenagh Éire Óg supporters, officials and players travelling to this evening’s game against Lorrha Rovers in Puckane at 7pm, are asked to park their cars behind the dressing rooms (see photograph).
- Do not attend games if you display symptoms of Covid-19
- High-risk individuals should not attend games
- Please maintain two-metres social distance
- Consider hand sanitiser and face covering
- Do not enter the field of play
- Please have a fiver for entry (no coins)
- Please restrict contact with individuals and groups outside their own household once inside the grounds.
- Please ensure social distancing takes place and also bring your own rain gear and leave the stand free for the elderly and vulnerable.
Tipperary and Nenagh hurling legend Mick Burns visits MacDonagh Park, the 1995 senior team are getting back together while the club seeks an Irish Language and Culture Officer. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Mick Burns
It was absolutely fantastic to see club legend Mick Burns in MacDonagh Park on Saturday afternoon last after a recent hospital stay. Mick is our most decorated hurler having been part of the legendary Tipperary teams of the 1950s and 1960s when he won five All-Ireland senior hurling titles, eight Munster senior titles, five National Hurling Leagues as well as a North Tipperary senior hurling crown with the club in 1964. Mick played for a number of years with Faughs in Dublin where he also won a county senior hurling league medal.
Mick is pictured above with his son Michael and grandson Robert.
New York, September 1959. The Tipperary senior hurlers visit New York. L-R: Noel Murphy, Seán McLoughlin, Jimmy Doyle, Phil Hennessy, Liam Devaney, Martin “Musha” Maher with Mick Burns in front
Community Lotto
Chairman John Tooher, presents a cheque for €500 to Tom Harvey of Tipperary Search and Rescue. Also in the photograph are Josephine Mackey and Paddy Burke
The second draw from our new Community Lotto took place on Monday evening last and there was no winner. Ten names were drawn to go forward to our €500 draw and they are listed below. We are asking all of our players, members and supporters to join our Community Lotto online here.
Alternatively, paper tickets are on sale at the following businesses: JKC’s, Sheedy’s Centra, Albany Home Decor, Foley’s Spar Inver Gortlandroe, Hackett’s Butchers, A Sportsman’s Dream, Cinnamon Alley, Specsavers, O’Connor’s Kenyon Street Market and Keller’s Carry Out off-licence.
The Men of ’95
We have recently got word that the county senior championship-winning team of 1995 will be guests of the County Board at a reception prior to the county final this year and will be introduced to the crowd at half time. The game is fixed for 20 September but is subject to change due to Covid-19.
In 1995 Nenagh defeated Boherlahan Dualla 2-25 to 2-8, the goals came courtesy of John Heffernan and Robbie Tomlinson with captain Conor O’Donovan climbing the steps to claim the Dan Breen where he echoed the words of Paul Kennedy from 1992 when he declared that this is for everyone who ever wore the blue jersey.
Conor has once again taken on a leadership role with this team as he is coordinating the group for this reunion and all players from the panel are asked to contact him at 087 610 7360
The match programme from this game can be viewed here.
Supporters enjoying the glorious sunshine in MacDonagh Park on Saturday last
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The first draw for the new Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw will take place on Friday, 18th September and once again there are amazing prizes on offer including cars and prize money up to €25,000.
Those who have previously entered the draw will have already received information regarding the new draw in the post and are asked to contact their promoters as soon as possible.
Further information about the draw and how to join can be found here.
Seán Crowe scores a goal in a recent minor challenge
Season Tickets/Passes Ticket claiming Procedure for upcoming senior games
Minor goalkeeper Darragh Ryan pucks out the sliothar in a recent challenge
Irish Language and Culture Officer
The club is currently looking for an Irish Language and Culture Officer. The main role of the Irish Language and Culture Officer is to promote the use of the Irish language and to promote cultural activities such as Irish music and dancing in the Club. The Culture & Language Officer position should be filled by someone who has a good working knowledge of the Irish language. The officer should provide a back-up service in the use of Gaeilge for all officers and members and encourage and promote the use of Irish phrases in the club’s business. Cultural activities should be organised through the very popular GAA Scór competition. He/she should also liaise closely with the County Irish Officer and any relevant Committee and with other Irish/cultural organisations in the area.
If you are interested in fulfilling this role, please contact eireognenagh@gmail.com or contact any committee member.
Thank You Christy
Christy refereeing a minor game on Sunday morning in MacDonagh Park
All of our teams in the club owe a huge debt of gratitude to referee Christy McLoughlin who has taken charge of all of our challenge games in recent weeks in MacDonagh Park. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are unable to use a referee from outside the parish and the former goalkeeper has been more than accomodating to our teams when it comes to officiating matches. Without Christy being so willing to offer up his time, it is unlikely that these games would go ahead. So a big thank you Christy from everyone in the club.
Thank You Bartley and Marion
Our entire community owes a debt of gratitude to Bartley and Marion Ryan for their huge and selfless efforts in coordinating our club’s voluntary group who purchased groceries, fuel and prescriptions for the vulnerable during the pandemic. With over 70 volunteers, the response from our club to the call to help was phenomenal and Bartley and Marion deserve huge praise for everything they did over the last few months including the delivery of parish newsletters on Saturday evenings while the churches were closed. The voluntary group has now been stood down but if anyone still requires our assistance please do not hesitate to get in touch with the club and we will be thrilled to help.
Walking Group
Our walking group taking a well-deserved water break in Capparoe on Sunday morning. In the photograph are Pauline Phelan, Marie Nagle, Mary Murphy, Jackie Holland, Bernie Gratton, Martina Cahill, Marion Minehan and Fiona Kenneally.
Club Fixtures
All of our camogie and hurling fixtures have been added to the site and can be accessed by clicking the Fixtures tab at the top of this page. We also want to remind people that our Club App is free to download from the Google Play Store.
Camogie News
Seniors
Under-16
Under-14
Under-12
Under-10s
Under-8
Covid 19 reminder
1. Register with Nenagh Éire Óg, you have to be a member to play and for club insurance purposes.
2. Compete the Covid eLearning module https://learning.gaa.ie/covid19learning
Parents and mentors need to complete this.
3. Complete the health questionnaire for your child.
https://returntoplay.gaa.ie
Parents/Mentors need to complete this and also anyone wishing to be at the complex using the facilities. It needs to be resubmitted before every training session.
Juvenile News
Under-6 Covid officers Colleen Kelly and Aisling Mulcahy
Under-6
The sun decided to shine on MacDonagh Park on Saturday as we welcomed our new under-6 hurling stars and their more experienced teammates! It was all go with all groups out training and enjoying the weather. We will be forever grateful to the Covid Supervisors for each group who are playing a blinder for the club at every training session. We couldn’t do it without them. A big thank you also to the mentors, parents and boys who are following all of the guidelines and keeping each other safe. Keep up the good work!! Don’t forget that new members are always welcome.
Under-8
Under-8 hurling training will continue each Tuesday evening from 6-7pm and Saturday morning 10-11am. New members (boys born in 2012 or 2013) always welcome.
Under-10
Under-10 boys are back hurling training on Tuesday, 6-7pm, and Saturday 10-12am. Gaelic football starts back this Wednesday 5.30-6.30pm. New players always welcome in either sport.
Under-12
Under-12 Presidents’ Trophy is on Friday night against Ahane A and D teams. Club presidents to present trophies to winning captains. First match at 7pm.
Cian Ryan at a recent minor challenge game
Under-14
The under-14 boys played a very entertaining challenge against Kiladangan during the week. Many thanks to our hosts. This week we will play JK Brackens so full attendance required at training.
Under-16
Under-16 hurling training each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon. All new players welcome. Championship starting in two weeks. We are getting a great response from our present squad.
Goalkeeping Training
“The sun come up, it was blue and gold” Tom Waits. Shane Hennessy last summer in goals during the John Tucker Cup
Goalkeeper training is now underway and any aspiring young goalie from the under-14 and under-16 groups should share their interest with a mentor. Thanks to Shane Hennessy for leading this initiative.
Membership
Membership is now due. Forms will be with mentors this week.
The search continues for a position that veteran Lenny Ryan can hurl in after trying out in goals in the first half and the full-back line in the second in a junior-B challenge game on Saturday last. Best of luck in the search Lenny from everyone in the club, we truly believe you’ll find a spot before your permanent retirement!
