Our under-12s win the North final, Grace O’Brien scores a point in the Munster championship while Darragh Gleeson goes one better and scores a goal in the Primary Game. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues

Junior Football

Our junior footballers were due to play Clerihan on Friday evening last in the second round of the Tipperary Water county league but unfortunately the South side had to concede the match. Our final round robin league fixture is this Friday, 17th May, at 19:30 in Kilcommon against Seán Treacy’s.

Minor Hurling

Our minors recorded a 3-10 to 1-15 win over Kiladangan in a highly entertaining game in Puckane on Wednesday evening last in the North Tipperary minor hurling league. Josh Keller and Seth Shayanewako (2) scored the Nenagh goals. Our next match is this Wednesday at 19:00 in MacDonagh Park against Borrisokane. 

Juvenile News

Darragh Gleeson

Congratulations go to Darragh Gleeson from Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan who starred on the county primary schools’ team at half time of the Munster senior football quarter final between Tipperary and Limerick in Semple Stadium on Saturday last. Darragh had a fine game and scored a great fisted goal into the new stand side of the pitch. 

A father and son they stood hand in hand

As they watched Wexford play

from the back of the stand

And the words that he said,

I’ll hear when I’m old

It’s a beauty to behold when you see the purple and gold

The beautiful opening verse to Wexford’s hurling balled The Purple and Gold explores the relationship between a father and son as they watch their heroes play as the fathers regales the storied history of the county’s great hurlers of the past.

Sport is one thing that can cement the relationship between a parent and child and we hope to help you create wonderful memories that you both will cherish in the years ahead by offering all parents a hurley so that you can practice hurling and camogie in your spare time with your child. If you would like a hurley contact your child’s coach and we will take care of the rest.

We are also offering a lend of a hurley and helmet to any child who wants to try out hurling and camogie before committing to purchasing same. Again contact us through our social media channels or talk to any underage coach for further information.

Under-10

The under-10s had a great evening’s hurling on Friday as Limerick’s Ahane paid us a visit and played a number of games. 

Under-12

Well done to our under-12 A footballers who won their North final beating Inane Rovers in Templederry. Led by captains, Billy O Brien and Dylan McKenna, they played with great skill and determination from the throw in and this didn’t falter when faced with a fierce fight back by a mighty Inane team.

The lads travelled to Clonoulty on Thursday for the county semi-final where they played Arravale Rovers with the West lads emerging victorious by one-point after extra time. Our lads left everything on the field of play and did the North division proud with the skilful determination.

For a full range of photographs from the North final please click here.

Under-14

Our under-14s are officially representing the county in the All-Ireland Féile Peile na nÓg in a few weeks and preparations have begun in earnest. We have launched the “Square Ball” fundraiser. Our main pitch in MacDonagh Park will be divided into squares each of which can be purchased for €10. Our senior hurlers and Féile players will, blindfolded, randomly kick footballs to decide the various winners. Best of luck to the lads.

Prior to the Féile they have the little matter of a North final after beating Newport during the week. This final is expected to take place on May 18.

Under-16

Our under-16 hurlers travel to Holycross this weekend for the John Ryan Tournament. 

Camogie News

Under-8 and Under-10

Any parents of girls who would like to try camogie can contact us through Facebook or Twitter for details. Our under-6 and under-8 teams train on a Thursday evening from 6pm until 7pm and our under-10 and under-12 teams train on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm until 6.30pm.

Portroe Blitz

The under-8s had two teams at a camogie blitz in Portroe on Saturday morning. It was a great morning’s hurling for the girls. They played really well and enjoyed it. Thanks to everyone who helped out.  Training on Thursday’s from 6pm to 7pm for the under-6s and under-8s. New faces are always welcome and the girls really enjoy the hour of activity outside on the pitch.

Tipperary

Congratulations to Jake Morris, Barry Heffernan and the Tipperary senior hurlers who beat Cork in the opening round of the Munster championship, 2-28 to 1-24. They face Waterford next Sunday in Semple Stadium. 

Congratulations also go to Grace O’Brien and the Tipperary camógs who defeated Waterford 2-23 to 1-8 in the Munster championship. Grace made a second-half appearance and scored a point.

Upcoming Club Fixtures

North Tipperary Minor Hurling League

Nenagh Éire Óg V Borrisokane

Wednesday 15 May, MacDonagh Park, 19:00

Tipperary Water County Football League

Seán Treacy’s V Nenagh Éire Óg

Friday 17 May, Kilcommon, 19:30

Tipperary Water County Senior Hurling League

Toomevara V Nenagh Éire Óg

Saturday, 25 May, St. Michael’s Park, Toomevara, 19:30

Darkness into Light

Many thanks to all the volunteers from the club who helped make the annual Darkness into Light walk such a huge success. Remember it is good to talk and perfectly normal not to feel ok. It is a real sign of strength to admit that you’re not yourself and if you feel you need a little support please visit https://www.pieta.ie/

Lotto

This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.

The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..

Noreen O Donoghue, Gortlandroe
Billy Coen, Ballinderry
Kay Dillon, Bulfin Crescent
Michael Darcy,Kiladangan
Dinny Ryan, Ciamalta Meadows

If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.

Our senior hurlers defeat Killenaule in the county league, Sam O’Farrell wins the county Féile skills final while the under-10 camógs enjoy a wonderful blitz in Portroe. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues

Senior

Our seniors recorded a 4-31 to 2-18 win over Killenaule in the county senior hurling league on Saturday evening in MacDonagh Park. Cian O’Farrell was on fire scoring three goals while Michael Heffernan got Éire Óg’s fourth from a 21 yard free. 

Junior Football

Best of luck to our junior footballers who play their second match in the Tipperary Water county league this Friday at 19:30 in MacDonagh Park against Clerihan.

Website

Thanks to some great work from Seán McTiernan we have added a new feature to our website, namely a match tracker. This new feature made it’s debut on Saturday evening last against Killenaule and you can see the impressive results here. We hope to use this frequently going forward and you can log in to see how the game is going from anywhere in the world. 

Click the Match Updates tab at the top of the page.

Club Walk

There will be a club walk tomorrow morning, Bank Holiday Monday, leaving the complex at 10:30am with a cup of tea and coffee served afterwards in the club house. All are welcome.

Upcoming Fixtures

North Tipperary Under-12 A Football Final

Inane Rovers V Nenagh Éire Óg

Monday 6 May, Templederry, 16:30

North Tipperary Minor Hurling League

Kiladangan V Nenagh Éire Óg

Thursday 8 May, Puckane, 19:00

North Tipperary Under-14 A Football

Nenagh Éire Óg V Newport

Thursday 9 May, MacDonagh Park, 19:00

Tipperary Water County Football League

Nenagh Éire Óg V Clerihan

Friday May 10, MacDonagh Park, 19:30

North Tipperary Minor Hurling League

Nenagh Éire Óg V Borrisokane

Wednesday 15 May, MacDonagh Park, 19:00

Tipperary

On Thursday last the Tipperary panels for the upcoming Munster minor and senior campaigns were announced and we wish to congratulate Barry Heffernan and Jake Morris who are both part of Liam Sheedy’s senior set up while Paul McLoughlin is included in the minor panel. Congratulations lads, it is both an honour and privilege to wear the Blue & Gold. 

We also extend our best wishes to Conor McCarthy who lines out for the Tipperary under-20s in the Tom O’Hara tournament in Gortnahoe tomorrow at 7pm.

Tipperary Club Draw

What better way to help Nenagh Éire Óg build our new field and Tipperary win an All-Ireland than to win a new a car or a family holiday to Australia! We think that you deserve it! This week launches the 2019/20 Tipperary Clubs Draw and with the first one taking place in Borrisoleigh on May 10th, the drive is on to get new members. All new members, whether connected with the juvenile club or not, will be entered in to a draw for a signed Tipperary jersey, summer camp passes and spot prizes for children sponsored by the juvenile club.

Congratulations to Sam O’Farrell on his county final win in the county Féile skills final in Boherlahan last weekend. Sam now goes on to represent Tipperary in the All-Ireland finals. 

Under-10

Well done to our under-9 & under-10 boys who played their first competitive hurling matches with Murroe Boher on Saturday morning last. It was very competitive and great to see the boys using what we are doing at training with clashing, hooking, handpassing etc coming into play but also the tackling and fighting for the ball. Hurling Blitz next Friday evening v Ahane in Nenagh. Children need to be in field for 6pm sharp. Hurling Training on Wednesday as 5:15 as usual. U10 football commences Tuesday evening at 6pm.

Under-12

Our 12 C football team suffered defeat in their north semi final against Newport on Tuesday night. They were slow to get going, but put in one of the best performances of the year in the second half.

Membership

Membership is now due. All boys have received forms which should be returned to mentors. Non-members will not be eligible to train or play in matches. Contact 086 0855165 with any issues.

Camogie News

Our under-10 girls took part in the differed county blitz today in Portroe. Twenty-two girls took to the field and did really well in all games. With forty girls training regularly and the numbers growing every week it’s great to see the girls doing so well. If other girls wish to start up we train on a Monday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. There is no training this bank holiday Monday.

Under-12

The under-12s travelled to Moneygall for the final blitz with a somewhat depleted squad and came away with two good wins. Playing on a bigger pitch played to our strengths as it gave our older girls the space to play into and get their strikes away. We beat Moneygall in the first game with a great goal from Nikola Zarina. In the second game we beat Kiladangan thanks to a goal from Ella O’Brien and great defending from our girls and would have won by more only for two or three good saves by Kildangan. Thanks to Moneygall for hosting the games. That’s the last of the blitzes so League will start soon. Training Thursday at 5.30pm.

Camogie Fundraiser

The winner of the Come Dine With Me €100 raffle that ensured everyone that bought a ticket was entered into the draw took place at a recent committee meeting and first out of the hat was Maeve Hassett.

The Late Michael Cahill

The club would like to express its sympathies to the Cahill family, friends and Kilruane MacDonagh’s club following the recent passing of Michael Cahill. Michael was a top class referee who’s name players loved to see beside their club’s upcoming fixture. A popular figure in GAA circles, his contribution to his beloved Kilruane MacDonagh’s was immense as a player, supporter, referee, groundskeeper, delegate and club treasurer among many other roles. 

Matches in MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan will seem different in future without his presence around the grounds performing some duty to ensure the game runs smoothly. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Thomas MacDonagh

Friday last marked the 103rd anniversary of the death of Thomas MacDonagh, after whom our grounds on St. Conlon’s Road are named after.

Congratulations Barry Coffey

Congratulations go to Barry Coffey and his Celtic team mates who won the City of Glasgow Cup with a 3-2 win over Rangers. As you can see in the footage below, celebrations were rather muted afterwards!!

Club Lotto

This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.

The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..

Michael Ryan, Cudville
Seamus Gleeson, Ormond St
Paudge Kirwan, Bruach Taillte
Seamus Ryan, c/o the Talbot
Christy Foran, c/o Pallas Bar

If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.

Who knew Jake Morris could cook? Our under-12s qualify for the North Tipperary final while Mason Cawley, Cian Connolly and Jack McLoughlin star for Tipperary. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues

Senior Hurling

Our senior hurlers travelled to Annacarty on Sunday afternoon and recorded a 0-24 to 0-19 win. With a number of regulars missing managers Noel Maloney and John Brennan got the opportunity to look at new players and Mark O’Farrell, Cian O’Farrell, Seán Phelan, Seán Geaney, John Cahalan, Craig Hilmi and Mark Tuite gave them plenty to mull over with fine performances. We are due to play Killenaule on Saturday next, 4 May, in MacDonagh Park at 19:00. 

For some superb photographs from today’s game please click here.

Junior-B

Our junior-B side played Lorrha & Dorrha on Sunday afternoon in MacDonagh Park and were on the wrong side of a 2-13 to 6-14 scoreline. 

Minor

Our minors were defeated by Roscrea, 2-13 to 1-10, in the North Tipperary hurling league on Thursday last. We are due to play Toomevara this Thursday night at 7pm in Nenagh.

Camogie News

Come Dine With Me Fundraiser

Juvenile News

Under-8

Our under-8 boys played their first football blitz of the year on Saturday morning in Doctor Morris Park, Thurles. We had two teams on the day and both teams played against Killenaule, Moycarkey Borris and JK Brackens, Templemore. There was some great football played with the boys showing plenty of their skills. Great scores were had, wonderful interplay and tenacious tackling throughout. Gaelic Football training takes place every Tuesday in McDonagh Park from 6.00 till 7.00. Any boy interested in playing is welcome regardless of whether they play hurling or not. Hurling training continues as usual on Wednesday evenings from 5.30 till 6.30 and Saturday mornings from 10.00 till 11.00.

Want to try out hurling or Gaelic football?

Lotto

This weeks jackpot was not won.

The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were

Mike Hogan
Kieran Young, Capparoe
Buddy Egan, Derrylavin Hights
Sine Morris, c/o HiB
Enda O’Sullivan, Gortlandroe

If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.

Willie Bolger Still Has It!!!

And is recruiting new players!!

Our under-12s play in Croke Park, Sarah Quigley bags a national league medal and the Mighty Quinn is back. All this and more in this week’s edition of the news on the Blues

Junior-B Football

Our junior-B footballers opened their county championship on Sunday with a trip to Puckane where they faced Lorrha and Dorrha but unfortunately came out on the wrong side of a 2-11 to 1-4 scoreline. Captain Lenny Ryan scored Nenagh’s goal. We send our best wishes to James Morris, Aidan Healy and Eddie Brady who all picked up knocks in the match. Galtee Rovers St. Pecaun and Éire Óg Annacarty make up the rest of our championship group.

Junior-A Hurling

Come all without, come all within
You’ll not see nothing like the mighty Quinn

Our junior hurlers defeated Roscrea in an entertaining clash in MacDonagh Park on Saturday 1-18 to 0-17. Craig Hilmi scored the all important goal in the first half however for most the result pales into insignificance with the news that during the second half Donnacha Quinn came on as a second-half substitute making his first competitive appearance for Éire Óg since suffering a horrific knee injury in September 2015 in a county senior championship game against Portroe. It’s been a long and painful 1,301 days of rest, operations, recuperations, set backs and pain for Donnacha but he faced it all with determination and dignity and the entire club was delighted to finally see him back in action. Well done Donnacha. 

We also would like to wish Shane Hennessy all the best as he commences his journey back to fitness after suffering a knee injury against Burgess last weekend.

Minor Hurling

Our minors recorded a 0-22 to 0-15 win over Ballina in the North Tipperary minor hurling league on Wednesday evening in MacDonagh Park. Our next match is away to Roscrea on Thursday evening at 19:15pm

Camogie News

Congratulations to Sarah Quigley and the Tipperary intermediate side who defeated Kilkenny 0-14 to 0-8 in the Littlewoods Ireland National League division two final on Saturday. Sarah was joined on the team by Nenagh Handball Club’s Sinéad Meagher and we congratulation all involved on this fantastic achievement. For a full match report by Brian McDonnell please click here.

Come Dine With Me 27th of April 

Juvenile News

Our under-14s were due to play Kilsheelan Kilcash in the county A Féile Peil final on Saturday afternoon in Boherlahan however no opposition showed up and in unusual scenes the referee threw in the ball with only one team on the pitch. The ball was worked up to Josh Keller who kicked it into an empty net. 

Under-12 Visit to Croke Park

Our under-12 hurlers got to visit and play Go Games in Croke Park during the week and had a wonderful time playing a number of games and meeting two of Tipperary’s finest in Johnny B and Johnny Smacks. Thanks to all who organised such a wonderful outing for the players, a day they’ll never forget.

Under-6

Our under-6 boys played their first training matches of the year on Saturday morning. For some it was their first ever match. There was great excitement among all the young boys. 

Want to try out hurling or Gaelic football?

Weekly Walk

Upcoming Fixtures

Under-12 C Football North Tipperary Quarter-Final

Nenagh Éire Óg V Portroe

MacDonagh Park, Tuesday 23 April, 19:00pm

Under-10 Camogie

Kilruane MacDonagh’s V Nenagh Éire Óg 

Ardcroney, Wednesday 24 April, 18:45pm

North Tipperary Minor Hurling League

Roscrea V Nenagh Éire Óg 

Roscrea, Thursday 24 April, 19:15pm

Under-12 County Camogie Blitz

Portroe, Saturday 27 April

North Tipperary Junior-B League

Nenagh Éire Óg V Lorrha & Dorrha

MacDonagh Park, Saturday 27 April, 19:00

County Senior Hurling League

Éire Óg Annacarty/Donohill V Nenagh Éire Óg

Annacarty, Sunday, 28 April, 12 noon

North Tipperary Minor Hurling League

Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara

MacDonagh Park, Wednesday, May 1st, 19:00pm

County Senior Hurling League

Nenagh Éire Óg V Killenaule 

MacDonagh Park, Sunday 5 May, 12 noon

Lotto

This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.

The €50 lucky dip winners were…..

Roisin / Niamh Dolan
Derek Lillis, Tullaheady
Mary Kennedy, c/o HiB
Teresa Peters, Kilruane

If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.

Game of Thrones

In the above photograph we see two of Tipperary’s finest, Johnny B and Paul Collins, however it appears that the two men are sitting in the wrong chair. A closer inspection reveals that the chair actually belongs to our own John Heffernan and Conor O’Donovan. Luckily both Conor and John are sound out and don’t mind sharing their throne with mere mortals!

Evan Doyle defeats Johnny B in a plank competition in Croke Park! Well done Evan.