On what has been a sad week for Nenagh Éire Óg, here are this week’s club notes
The Late Michael Madden
All of us in Nenagh Éire Óg are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Madden, a great clubman who was a familiar face around MacDonagh Park for many decades.
Michael was a great supporter of The Blues and was never found wanting when a job needed to be done. He helped with the club lotto draw every Monday evening in the club house and was a member of our field committee and club committee for many years.
He passed on a love of Gaelic games to his children who played juvenile hurling, Gaelic football and camogie for the club.
Michael was a great friend to many in the club, a brilliant raconteur who regularly enthralled many with his anecdotes and quick wit and helped the development of many players over the years with his insightful knowledge and advice.
To his wife Marion and children Derek, Michael, James, Christine and Katie, brothers Gerry and Colm, sisters Anna, Mary, Sheila Teresa and his extended family and numerous friends we offer our sincerest sympathies.
Camogie AGM
The AGM for Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club was held on the 4th of December at the clubhouse in Nenagh and was well attended by members representing the club across all of the age groups involved in camogie.
Kieran Malone, Chairperson and Vice-Chair, James O’Dwyer expressed sincere thanks to all of the players, coaches and management for their involvement over the last twelve months with the camogie club. In particular they wished to express their gratitude to outgoing committee members; secretary Pat Sheridan and registrar, Deirdre Colleran for their time and commitment to the club.
The committee outlined the club finances and thanked the main sponsors this year John Ryan, Inver and Entexol.
As the meeting was well attended there was plenty of feedback to the committee on a number of matters and this was welcomed by the committee who agreed to convene their first meeting on Wednesday the 11th of December at 8p.m. in the Clubhouse.
On closing the meeting the chairperson highlighted the commitment of Conor and Noreen Ryan and their dedication and efforts into the senior and minor teams for the last two years.
The elected members for the coming season are as follows;
Juvenile Presentation Night
Our juvenile presentation night takes place this Friday at 7:30pm in the clubhouse in MacDonagh Park and all club members are invited to celebrate the on-field achievements of our fantastic juveniles in 2019. There will be special guests, refreshments and spot prizes on the night.
Club Race Day
The club’s annual race day will take place on Sunday, December 29th, in Limerick Racecourse and it promises to be a fun-filled afternoon, the perfect way to enjoy the festive period.
For further information please contact Eddie Sheary on 087 20 44 053
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting for our senior club will take place on Thursday, 12 December, at 8pm. All members are invited to attend.
Club Lotto
There was one winner of this weeks lotto jackpot.
Congratulations to Joe White, William Street.
We also held our Christmas extra lucky dip draw tonight and the lucky €50 dip winners were…..
Bridie Whelan
Deirdre Hughes
Orla Prout
Ronan O’Meara
Carmel White
John Guest
Sean McLoughlin
Kevin Tucker
Sean Duggan
Michael Kearns
Eileen Slattery
Regina O Meara
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
The Late Michael Madden
All of us in Nenagh Éire Óg are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Madden, a great clubman who was a familiar face around MacDonagh Park for many decades.
Michael was a great supporter of The Blues and was never found wanting when a job needed to be done. He helped with the club lotto draw every Monday evening in the club house and was a member of our field committee and club committee for many years.
He passed on a love of Gaelic games to his children who played juvenile hurling, Gaelic football and camogie for the club.
Michael was a great friend to many in the club, a brilliant raconteur who regularly enthralled many with his anecdotes and quick wit and helped the development of many players over the years with his insightful knowledge and advice.
To his wife Marion and children Derek, Michael, James, Christine and Katie, brothers Gerry and Colm, sisters Anna, Mary, Sheila Teresa and his extended family and numerous friends we offer our sincerest sympathies.
Reposing at Ryans Funeral Home, Nenagh, this Saturday from 5pm to 7pm. Remains arriving to Carrig Church, Ballycommon, on Sunday for his requiem Mass at 10 o’c. Burial afterwards in Monsea Graveyard.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Club News 1 December 2019
Specsavers
Anne Kennedy, Andrew Coffey, Sandra Cooke, Enda Costello, Orlagh Moynihan, Philip Hickey and John Tooher
The club wishes to take this opportunity to thank Specsavers Nenagh for their recent generous sponsorship of Nenagh Éire Óg. Patrons to MacDonagh Park will have noticed the new signs, including the installation of our very own Hawkeye system to aid the umpires make their decisions, advertising Specsavers Nenagh around the grounds. We encourage all our players and members to support our sponsors this Christmas.
Nenagh Éire Óg Raceday
The club’s annual race day will take place on Sunday, December 29th, in Limerick Racecourse and it promises to be a fun-filled afternoon, the perfect way to enjoy the festive period.
For further information please contact Eddie Sheary on 087 20 44 053
Inter-divisional Football
The Tipperary Bórd na nÓg inter-divisional football tournaments concluded this weekend and we were well represented throughout the month on the North Tipperary panels. At under-13 level Eoin Garrigan, Michael Moylan and mentor Shane Connolly were in hard luck to lose the shield final by a single point. Mikey had the honour of captaining the North division.
Our under-14 lads Cian Connolly, Zac Keller, Aodán O Connor and Keelan Rice were part of the Mick Frawley Under-14 shield final winning team today while Christy McLoughlin, mentor with the North Tipp under-15 squad, was in hard luck to also lose out by a point to the West today in the Tom Collum Under-15 shield final. Well done to our lads and their North Tipperary teammates for representing their clubs with distinction.
Juvenile Presentation Night
North Tipperary under-14 A champions 2019
Our juvenile presentation night will take place on Friday 13th in the clubhouse in MacDonagh Park at 7:30pm with all our successful teams receiving their hard earned medals from 2019. There will be spot prizes on the night, refreshments and special guest speakers and everyone is invited to attend what should be an entertaining evening.
Juvenile Handball
Best of luck to our juvenile handballers who travel to Ballyesmond for a tournament next week.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting for our senior club will take place on Thursday, 12 December, at 8pm.
Jake Morris interview with Shane Stapleton
Lotto
There was one winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €1,100.
Congratulations to Pat Quigley and the winning ticket was sold by Jim Flynn.
The 2 x €50 luck dip winners were…
William Shoer, Millers Brook
Paddy Ryan, Summerhill
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
Under-21
Hard luck goes to our under-21 hurlers who were defeated by a solitary point by Toomevara in the North championship on Sunday in Puckane on a 2-19 to 3-17 scoreline. Seán Phelan got the first goal of the day inside the opening minute and both sides traded numerous scores in an entertaining encounter. With seconds remaining Conor McCarthy grabbed Nenagh’s second goal to reduce the margin to the minimum but it was too little too late as the Greyhounds ran out winners. Thanks to all the players and management for all their hard work this year.
Camogie AGM
The AGM of the camogie club will take place Wednesday 4th December 2019 in the clubhouse and all members are encouraged to attend as we reflect on the year just gone and look forward to 2020
Cock of the Walk
Congratulations to our fellow North Tipperary club Borrisileigh who captured the Munster senior club title this weekend. They are fantastic ambassadors for our county and we wish them the very best in the All-Ireland series.
Club Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won:
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Margaret McLoughlin, Ashe Rd
Shane Cullinan, Bawn
Charlie Kavanagh, Friar Street
John Guest, Cudville Green
Eddie Sheary, c/o Rohans
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Bartley Ryan checks on the fitness of Killian Malone
Head of Security, Francis, keeps a close watch on proceedings at the camogie game in Nenagh on Sunday
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
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.
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.
