A Munster final won, the seniors win in Down and all the weekly fixtures, once again this week’s notes are packed with news on the Blues

Tipperary

Grace O’ Brien in action against Cork in the All-Ireland senior championship

It was not a great week on the inter-county front with both the Tipperary senior camogie team and the under-21 hurling side coming unstuck against Cork. 

Grace O’ Brien and Sarah Quigley were part of the Tipperary senior camogie panel that were beaten by Cork on Saturday evening in The Camogie Grounds, The Ragg, 1-27 to 1-12. 

On Wednesday evening the county under-21 hurling side were comprehensively beaten by Cork in the Munster final, 2-23 to 1-13. Jake Morris scored a fine second-half point but it wasn’t enough to tame an impressive Rebel side. Tipperary now face Tony Ward’s Galway who scored a dramatic goal in injury time at the end of extra time to overcome the challenge poised by Wexford.

Adult Club News

Senior

Our senior hurlers travelled to Portaferry, Co. Down over the weekend to take part in a local tournament and came away winners having defeated Portaferry 3-27 to 0-12 and Ballygalget 1-23 to 3-15. The players were blown away by the warm welcome from the locals and many new friendships were made. We were also delighted to be able to stop off in our club sponsor’s premises, Rody Bolands in Rathmines on the way up. 

The lads are straight back to serious work as they face Toomevara in St. Michael’s Park, Toomevara this Tuesday evening, July 10th at 8pm. Your support would be appreciated by all the players. 

The Nenagh Éire Óg senior panel in Rody Bolands, Rathmines

Michael Heffernan accepts the tournament trophy on behalf of his team mates

The details of the semi-finals of the Hibernian Inn North Tipperary senior hurling semi-finals have been finalised and Nenagh Éire Óg face Kiladangan on Friday 27th July at 19:15 in Templederry. At the same time Toomevara will play Kilruane MacDonaghs in Dolla in the other semi-final. 

Junior-A

Junior-A goalkeeper Michael McNamara against Borris-Ileigh

The junior-A side return to action on Sunday evening when they take on Toomevara in Cloughjordan in the next round of the championship. Best of luck to all involved.

Junior-B

Kieran Duffy sets up another attack against Templederry

Our junior-B side were unfortunately beaten by Templederry in the championship on Saturday evening in MacDonagh Park, 3-15 to 1-9. If ever a result did not reflect the true nature of the game this was it as the Nenagh team put up a tremendous battle in the searing heat with only fifteen players. A number missed scoring opportunities, including some great saves by the Templederry goalkeeper, meant that we lost out but all players should be acknowledged for the effort they put in right up to the full-time whistle. We now face Newport in our final game in two week’s time.

Team: John O’ Donoghue, John O’ Brien, Leonard Ryan, Jack Sheedy, Dan Molamphy, Kieran Duffy, Gavin O’ Connor, Jamie Gallagher, Thomas O’ Brien, Aidan Healy, Niall Cahill, Brian Carr, Seán McTiernan, Eamon Darcy, Stevie Hallinan. 

Brian Carr in action against Templederry

John O’ Brien closes his opponent down in the junior-B clash against Templederry

Juvenile Club News

Munster Community Games Champions 2018

Club stalwart Tommy Mulcahy with his grand children and the Community Games captains

Conor Hodgins makes a spectacular save against Newport in the under-12 clash during the week

The under-12 D team recorded a victory in Newport last Tuesday evening. We now play Kilruane MacDonaghs and Ballina in the final two group fixtures this week in both A’s and D’s. 

Under 14:

The under-14s continue training every Monday and Friday nights at 6.15pm with matches each Wednesday. A much depleted team put up a good performance against Toomevara last Wednesday. This squad continues to improve despite a small panel and management are delighted with their progress.

Community Games:

Our community games team travelled to University of Limerick last Saturday representing Tipperary in the Munster semi-final against the Limerick champions Monaleen. After a great start by the Nenagh boys our lead was reduced to a point at halftime. Very early into the second half Monaleen scored two goals to go five points ahead. A great rally by the boys in blue had scores level and then edged in front by two points with ten minutes to go. A very strong last ten minutes by Nenagh saw them out score their opponents by seven points to qualify for the final on a score line of 5-12 to 5-3.

Nenagh Éire Óg supporters at the Community Games in the University of Limerick

We then played the Kerry champions Kenmare, who had already beaten the Clare and Waterford champions on their route to the final, an hour later. Here Nenagh got off to a great start with four quick goals and never looked back thereafter and ended up with a significant win, 10-6 to 0-1, at the end in which the entire members of the panel all saw game time. Joint captains on the day Valters Janitens and Aodhan Tucker accepted the Christy Ring trophy on behalf of a wonderful group of players. A fantastic day was had by all. Management were thrilled with their performances on the day and were very grateful to all the parents, grandparents and supporters who turned up to support this team. We now move on to the All Ireland in August.

Taff Jones, after deciding to move away from all the Éire Óg supporters, enjoys the view from the bank in University of Limerick

Summer camp:

The annual Summer Camp takes place July 23rd-27th from 2-5pm for boys and girls aged 5-14 yrs. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 for more info or to reserve a place.

Camogie News

Under-6 and under-8

Training for these teams continues at the usual times this week with an under-8 blitz this Saturday in Kilcoleman. Mentors will be in touch with the details.

Training continues as usual for all our other teams and management will confirm the exact dates and times. 

Jimmy Morris under a portrait of Rody Boland

Weekly Fixtures

Under-12 D Hurling
Kilruane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, July 9th @ 6.15 pm
Venue: Ardcroney

Under-12 A Hurling
Kilruane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, July 9th @ 7pm
Venue: Ardcroney

Under-16 A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Lorrha Rovers
Monday, July 9th @ 7.30pm
Venue: Nenagh

County senior league semi-final

Toomevara V Nenagh Éire Óg

Tuesday 10th July

St Michael’s Park, Toomevara

8pm

Minor A Hurling

Nenagh Éire Óg V Lorrha Rovers Gaels

Wednesday, July 11th, 8pm

Puckane

Under-14 A Hurling
Moneygall/Clonakenny V Nenagh Éire Óg
Wednesday, July 11th @ 7pm
Venue: Moneygall

Under-12D Hurling
Friday, July 13th @ 6.45pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Venue: Nenagh

Under-12A Hurling
Friday, July 13th @ 7.30pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Venue: Nenagh

Keep your eyes on the ball at all times. Thomas O’ Brien in action against Templederry

A Munster final won and another to look forward to, the senior camogie team make history while some very interested spectators showed up in MacDonagh Park. This week’s notes are once again packed with news on the Blues. 

Return of the Mac. Goalkeeper Michael McNamara restarts play in the junior-A clash against Borris-Ileigh

Tipperary

We had a fantastic weekend on the inter-county front with some of our players excelling. It started on Saturday with the Tipperary intermediate side coming from seven points down to beat Westmeath in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland championship, 3-13 to 4-8. Ruth Hassett, Hazel McAuliffe, Caroline Browne and Sarah Quigley were all involved. 

Today, Rory O’ Donovan, Seán Phelan and Cian O’ Farrell were part of the Tipperary minor side which defeated Limerick in the Munster final today in Semple Stadium. Indeed, both Seán and Cian excelled scoring two points each in Tipperary’s 1-20 to 1-12 win. Commiserations to our strength and conditioning coach Darragh Droog who is part of the Limerick backroom team. 

Brothers in arms: Rory, Cian and Seán pictured after today’s Munster minor final

We extend our best wishes to Jake Morris and the Tipperary under-21 side who travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to face Cork in the Munster final on Wednesday evening. Jake has been in fine form this year and we hope a huge crowd from the club travel to support him and the team. 

Camogie News

The senior camogie side which defeated Éire Óg Annacarty in the league semi-final.

Senior Camogie

Our senior camogie team created a little piece of history during the week when they qualified for the club’s first ever senior final after defeating Éire Óg Annacarty in the semi-final in The Camogie Grounds. This team are developing nicely under the watchful eyes of Conor Ryan and Daryl Tucker and a late Maeve Coffee goal secured the win after a workmanlike display in the searing heat. We now face Drom & Inch in the final and while the game was supposed to take place on Monday, July 2nd, it has been postponed until a later date. 

Rachel Maher clears her lines in the league semi-final. Photo Marie O’ Brien

Under-10

Our under-10 camogie team travelled to Kilcoleman on Saturday morning as Burgess hosted a fantastic blitz. There’s no doubt that while they had a fantastic time playing camogie, the highlight of the morning were the delicious ice-pops which the girls throughly enjoyed. Our thanks go to Burgess who were exceptional hosts. 

Adult News

Niall Madden in action against Borris-Ileigh

Junior-A

Our junior-A side recorded a fantastic 1-22 to 0-10 win over Borris-Ileigh in the championship on Friday evening in Templederry. Well done to all involved. 

Adam Healy advances against Borris-Ileigh

Junior-B

Aidan Healy dispossess his opponent in the junior-B clash against Lorrha & Dorrha

Our junior-B hurlers travelled to St. Ruadhan’s Park to play Lorrha & Dorrha on Sunday evening in the second round of the championship and were very unfortunate to be on the wrong side of a 1-21 to 2-15 scoreline. The lads ran themselves into the ground and were out on their feet at the full-time whistle. A special mention must go to Niall Cahill who rolled back the years to score two fine goals. We are due to play Templederry this weekend and details of this fixture will be confirmed during the week.

Thomas O’ Brien in action against Lorrha & Dorrha

Juvenile News

Fixtures

Tipperary Community Games champions 2018

Interested Spectators

On Saturday afternoon MacDonagh Park hosted the All-Ireland LGFA minor A and B semi-finals with Kildare overcoming the challenge of Waterford 0-18 to 2-11 while Cork defeated Dublin 5-15 to 2-11. On hand were Michael ‘Babs” Keating and jockey Johnny Murtagh. Johnny was there to support his daughter Lauren who starred at centre back for the Lillywhites. 

Our thanks go to all our volunteers who made the day a massive success. 

✍️*WRAP*

🇺🇦 @TipperaryGAA legend Michael 'Babs' Keating & former jockey 🏇@JohnnyMurtagh were present @nenagheireog today as @kildarelgfapro booked a place in the All-Ireland Minor B final

🗓️They'll play 2017 runners-up @RoscommonLGFA on July 15https://t.co/6o5Bmmii6o pic.twitter.com/YnB7v19ndb

— Ladies Football (@LadiesFootball) June 30, 2018

Interested Nenagh spectators at the senior camogie league semi-final in The Ragg

Adam Healy gave a dazzling performance against Borris-Ileigh

Niall Madden vents frustration against Borris-Ileigh

Aidan Healy

Two Munster finals to look forward to, a fantastic morning of hurling and camogie in MacDonagh Park on Saturday and a full list of upcoming fixtures, once again this week’s notes are packed with news on the Blues

Eyes on the prize; Taurai Shayanewako scores a spectacular goal against Roscrea in the under-14 championship

Tipperary

On your bike! Jake gets an encouraging pat on the back from team mate Jerome Cahill of Kilruane MacDonaghs

Seán in action in the Munster championship against Clare

Congratulations to Grace O’ Brien, Sarah Quigley and the Tipperary senior camogie side who recorded a 2-8 to 1-14 win over Wexford in Wexford Park. This side are making great progress under the guidance of Bill Mullally and we wish them well during the remainder of the campaign.

Grace in action against Wexford on Saturday

 Adult Notes

Philip Hickey strikes a point against Drom & Inch

Senior

Our senior side were due to play Roscrea in the county league over the weekend but this game did not go ahead as Roscrea conceded. This means we have qualified for the division one semi-final. The lads have returned to training now in full preparation for the welcome resumption of the club championship in the coming weeks. 

Junior-A

The junior-A side face Borris-Ileigh in Templederry on Friday evening at 19:30.

Junior-B

We send our best wishes to the junior-B side who face Lorrha & Dorrha in the next round of the championship on Sunday next at 7pm in St Ruadhan’s Park, Redwood, Lorrha. The lads have been training hard since their opening round defeat to Silvermines and will be hopeful of getting a vital win. 

Juvenile Notes

Cian Connolly clears his lines against Roscrea in the under-14 championship

Camogie Notes

Grace O’ Brien on the attack against Wexford

Under-6 and Under-8

The under-6 and under-8 teams had their first home blitz’s of the year on Saturday morning and an amazing forty girls all played for Nenagh. Congratulations to all involved for getting so many girls playing. Kilruane MacDonagh’s, Kiladangan and Portroe all took part in what was a fantastic morning’s entertainment. The girls had a pre-match parade and afterwards all , parents and supporters took part in a feast of healthy snacks and refreshments. Our thanks go to all who so kindly provided food and to everyone who made the day a massive success. 

©Tom Doherty

Upcoming Adult Fixtures

Junior-A Championship

Friday 29 June 19:30

Nenagh Éire Óg V Borris-Ileigh

Venue Templederry

Referee Philip Kelly (Ballinahinch)

Junior-B Championship

Sunday July 1st 19:00

Nenagh Éire Óg V Lorrha & Dorrha

Venue St Ruadhan’s Park, Redwood, Lorrha

Junior-A Championship

Friday June 6th 19:30

Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara

Venue: MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan

Junior-B Championship

Saturday June 7th

Nenagh Éire Óg V Templederry

Venue: MacDonagh Park, Nenagh

Upcoming Juvenile Fixtures

Under-14 A Hurling

Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg 

Wednesday, June 27th @7pm

Venue: Ballina. 

Under-12 D Hurling

Nenagh V Borris-Ileigh 

Friday, June 29th @ 6.45pm

Venue: Nenagh

Under-12 A Hurling

Nenagh V Borris-Ileigh 

Friday, June 29th @ 7.30pm

Venue: Nenagh

Jake Morris

©Tom Doherty

©Tom Doherty

 

©Tom Doherty

Grace O’ Brien

This week the annual Blues’ 10KM run and 5KM family walk took place while both the senior and junior-A hurlers were in action

The Blues Run/Running for Josie

The Ivers & Cullinan sponsored Blues 10KM run and family 5KM walk took place in MacDonagh Park on Sunday and once again the club were overwhelmed with the response as hundreds of people pounded the pavements of the town. This year our nominated charity was Running for Josie, a brilliant effort to raise €200,000 for Pieta House and Living Links by former Tipperary under-21 Munster winning captain and All-Ireland senior champion in 2010, Seamus Hennessy. Seamus spoke passionately to a captive audience afterwards where he thanked the club for the generous donation but reminded everyone that should Kilruane MacDonaghs and Nenagh Éire Óg meet in the championship the friendship will end! It was a fitting tribute to the popularity and high esteem that Seamus is held in that so many from his own club turned up to support the event. 

The club would like to thank the army of volunteers who helped make the day such a huge success, Shane Connolly and his team for organising the event, Ivers & Cullinan for their kind sponsorship and of course all the runners and walkers.

First home in the 5KM run were Ben Walsh, Philip McIntyre and Ruairi Walsh. The full results and times from the 5KM run can be accessed here.

Aaron Quigley led the 10KM race home, quickly followed by Gary Scully and David Sheehan while Avril Hurley was the female winner. The full 10KM results can be accessed here.

For a whole series of photographs taken by Padraig Hogan of PH Photography please click here.

First man home, Cillian Dunne approaches the finish line. Our thanks go to Padraig Hogan for the photograph

Tipperary

Conor McCarthy and team mates arrive in Páirc Uí Rinn

We extend our commiserations to Conor McCarthy and the Tipperary under-20 football panel who were defeated by Cork in the Munster quarter-final on Saturday evening last in Páirc Uí Rinn on a scoreline of 1-20 to 0-8. 

We also wish Jake Morris and the Tipperary under-21 side the very best of luck in Semple Stadium this Thursday, June 21, when they take on Limerick in the Munster semi-final. Limerick had a comprehensive win over Clare (3-18 to 0-13) in the quarter-final so the Premier will have a tough task on their hands. This game throws in at 19:30.

Adult Notes

Senior

#Jugsytalks Pearse Morris fires over a first-half point against Drom & Inch

Our senior hurlers made the trip to The Ragg on Tuesday, June 12, to play Drom & Inch in the county league but were unfortunately beaten 1-16 to 0-15 with Tipperary star Seamus Callanan getting the all-important goal. We now play Roscrea on Friday evening at 8pm in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh in the next round (please note the change of venue). 

Our North Tipperary senior hurling semi-final clash against Kiladangan has been provisionally fixed for the weekend of August Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th. Kilruane MacDonaghs and Toomevara play in the other semi-final.

Junior-A

Our junior-A hurlers played Roscrea in St. Michael’s Park Toomevara on Friday, June 15 and were unfortunately defeated 1-22 to 0-15.

Junior-B

Our junior-B side will play Lorrha & Dorrha on Sunday July 1st at 7pm in St Ruadhan’s Park, Redwood. 

Juvenile Notes

 

Under 12:

Action against The Banner, Ennis

Our under-12 hurlers travelled to Dolla last Friday evening where both teams recorded a win. We now meet Lorrha in our next match this coming Friday. Training continues on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

 

Under 14:

Well done to the under-14 boys on their win away to Silvermines on Wednesday last. The next round of the league sees us face Roscrea at home on Wednesday at 7pm. Best of luck to the lads.

Nenagh CBS

Congratulations to the Nenagh CBS primary school under-11 hurlers who captured the Cumann na mBunscol title during the week in Semple Stadium. The club is heavily indebted to all the schools and teachers in the parish for their continued promotion of Gaelic games.

Camogie Notes

Under-8

Under-8 training continues every Monday evening from 17:30 to 18:30

Under-6 & under-8

Under-6 and under-8 training takes place every Thursday at 6pm to 7pm.  On Saturday morning next we host Kilruane MacDonaghs, Kiladangan and Portroe in a blitz from 11:15 to 12:15. 

The walking wounded, Paul Lillis, Barry Heffernan and Adam Gratton at the run last Sunday

And that is how it’s done. Mark Long shows the senior hurlers a trick or two in the warm-up prior to the Drom & Inch match last Tuesday

Matt Lillis watches the junior-A match against Roscrea

Next Sunday sees the Blues’ 10KM run as we seek to raise funds for Seamus Hennessy’s Running for Josie campaign to raise €200,000 for Pieta House while this weekend saw numerous Nenagh Éire Óg players involved in inter-county action

Don’t pay the Ferryman… Seán Ferry clears his lines in the under-14 clash against Borris-Ileigh

Running for Josie/Blues’ 10KM/5KM Family Run/Walk

Next Sunday see the annual Blues’ 10KM and 5KM family run and walk starting at 10:30am in MacDonagh Park. This year we are partnering with Kilruane MacDonagh’s hurler Seamus Hennessy who is aiming to raise €200,000 for Pieta House by running the Antarctic Ice Marathon. Entry costs €15 for the 10KM run, €10 for the 5KM run while the 5KM walk costs €5 per family and you can register online here.

If you would like to view photographs from last year’s run please click here.

Tipperary

A number of our players had an eventful week on the inter-county front. 

Conor listening to half-time instructions from manager David Power during a challenge game against Meath

On Wednesday, Tipperary under-20 Gaelic football manager David Power revealed his championship panel for the upcoming Munster campaign and we were thrilled to learn the exciting news that Conor McCarthy has been included. This is a remarkable achievement for Conor considering the amount of club football he plays compared to others who were hoping to be included. They face Cork on Saturday June 16th in Páirc Uí Rinn at 19:30 and we wish Conor and the team the very best of luck. 

Grace in action against Meath on Saturday last

On Saturday the Tipperary senior camogie team faced Meath in the opening round of the All-Ireland series and recorded a 6-14 to 0-10 over the Royal county. Grace O’ Brien started while Sarah Quigley was an unused substitute despite two clean sheets against Limerick and Cork in the Munster championship. 

Seán celebrates Tipperary’s injury time winning goal with Kevin Hayes (Moycarkey Borris)

In the Munster minor hurling championship on Sunday, Tipperary defeated Clare 2-14 to 1-12. Cian O’ Farrell helped himself to 1-1 from centre-forward before dropping deep late on to help out the defence while Seán Phelan had a superb game at wing-back. The team must await the results from the final round of games next Sunday to learn if they will qualify for the Munster final. 

Cian puts his opponent under pressure on Sunday

Jake during the warm up prior to Sunday’s senior game against Clare

In the Munster senior hurling championship Tipperary, unfortunately exited the competition following a disappointing 1-23 to 1-21 defeat to Clare. Jake Morris was introduced as a second half substitute and was very unlucky to see a shot ricochet off the Town End goal post which would have been a fantastic goal. Dáire Quinn and Barry Heffernan were also part of the panel.

Adult Notes

Seán Phelan celebrates the full-time whistle in the Munster minor championship against Clare

Senior

Our senior hurlers make a return to competitive action on Tuesday evening when they travel to The Ragg to take on Drom & Inch at 8pm in the county senior league. Preparations will now begin in earnest for the North Tipperary senior hurling semi-final against Kiladangan which is expected to take place in the final weekend in July. 

Junior-A

Our junior-A championship game against Knockshegowna last week was postponed after Knockshegowna sought a postponement. We are now due to face Roscrea on Saturday evening, June 16th, at 19:30 in Toomevara in our next game.

Last Sunday we were pleasantly surprised to see our club were featured in the official match programme for the Munster championship game between Tipperary and Waterford. Tipperary fought back to secure a late draw against the Déise. 

Juvenile Notes

Action from the under-11 go games against The Banner from Ennis

Juvenile Fixtures

Under-12 D Hurling
Burgess V Nenagh Éire Óg
Tuesday, June 12th @ 6.45pm
Venue: Kilcolman

Some of The Banner and Nenagh Éire Óg players during the under-11 go games matches in MacDonagh Park

The under-12 A team were defeated by Toomevara in their second round last Friday while our under-12D side beat the same opposition. Training continues same times during the week.

Action from the under-12 D game against Toomevara

Under 14:

The under-14 side were defeated by Borris-Ileigh, 2-10 to 1-3, in the championship during the week. 

Action from the under-14 game against Borris-Ileigh

Under 16:

Action from the under-11 go games against The Banner from Ennis

Mary O’ Meara showing off the latest fashion trends in MacDonagh Park following the under-14 game against Borris-Ileigh

Philip Hickey, Matt Lillis and Noel Coonan enjoy the sunshine in MacDonagh Park on Saturday

Online registration opens for the Blues’ 5km and 10km family fun run, Jake Morris is instrumental in Tipperary’s fightback while details of the annual summer camp are revealed. This week’s notes are packed with news on the Blues.

Some of our under-8 hurling and camogie players enjoying themselves in MacDonagh Park, Cloughjordan

Tipperary

Jake Morris

Congratulations to Michael Ryan’s Tipperary side who came from eleven points down to snatch a draw in the Gaelic Grounds yesterday in the Munster championship. Jake Morris was introduced in the second half and made a dramatic impact on proceedings. He put Waterford’s Austin Gleeson under severe pressure that led to Tipperary’s second goal while also finding Ronan Maher with a delightful pass that resulted in Tipperary’s second last point before winning the crucial free that led to Jason Forde’s equaliser deep in stoppage time. The side face Clare on Sunday next in Semple Stadium requiring a win to keep any hopes of finishing in third place alive. 

We commiserate with the county minor side who were defeated by Waterford in a dramatic game yesterday. Seán Phelan had a fine game at wing-back while Cian O’ Farrell was introduced as a second-half substitute. This side face Clare on Sunday next in their final game of the round robin series in Semple Stadium.

Celtic Challenge

The North Tipperary/Mid Tipperary team play Galway McDonagh on Wednesday evening in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh at 19:30. This team features our own Liam Heffernan, Conor Hennessy and Gavin Dooley while both Shane Connolly and Michael McNamara are part of the management team. Best of luck to all concerned.

Adult Notes

Senior

Our senior side return to action on Tuesday, June 12th at 8pm, when they travel to The Ragg to take on Drom & Inch in the next round of the county league.

Junior-B

Our junior-B side played their first championship game in two years when they faced Silvermines in MacDonagh Park on Friday evening and unfortunately were beaten 3-26 to 3-7. Despite the result there were a lot of positives from the game including the performance of young Martin Donnellan at full-forward who bagged three goals for himself. Congratulations also go to Brian Duffy who was named captain for the year. This year the junior-B side are managed by Leonard Ryan and Enda O’ Sullivan. 

Juvenile Notes

Juvenile Fixtures

Under-14 A Hurling Round 1
Nenagh Éire Óg V Borris-Ileigh
Tuesday, June 5th @ 6.30pm
Venue: Nenagh

Under-6

Under-8

Under-8

The under-8 hurlers had a busy morning on Saturday as they had their first hurling blitz of the year in Cloughjordan. The boys had three teams and were joined by Kilruane MacDonaghs, Moneygall and Borrisokane with each team playing three games from 10am until 11am. A huge thanks as always goes to Kilruane MacDonaghs for the wonderful welcome and hospitality. The morning was a huge success. The hard work that the group are putting in practicing at home is really starting to show. Training for hurling and football continues at the usual times.

Under-10

Under-10 ©Tom Doherty

Under-10 ©Tom Doherty

Under-12

The under-12s receive words of encouragement from Kevin Tucker

Under-14

‘Leading Lights at Inver’

©Tom Doherty

The Nenagh Éire Óg juveniles were delighted to visit our neighbours Inver/Foley’s Spar in Gortlandroe during the week to receive sponsorship from their ‘Leading Lights at Inver’ programme. Many thanks to Louise Carmody for the nomination.

With the hurling championship starting on Friday, our Community Games team reaching the Munster Final stages next month and our ‘Blues’ 10K Run on June 16th along with everything that we try to subsidise for our young families, this sponsorship is hugely appreciated. Thanks to Tom Doherty at Nenagh Camera for the photo. Please support our sponsors!

Nenagh CBS

Camogie Notes

Under-8

Our under-8 girls had a busy Saturday morning with their first blitz of the year. The girls fielded four teams teams and played Kilruane MacDonaghs and Toomevara from 11.15 until 12.15. A huge thanks as always to Kilruane MacDonaghs for the wonderful welcome and hospitality. The morning was a huge success. The hard work that the group are putting in practicing at home is really starting to show. Training continues each Thursday at 6pm. We hope to play plenty of blitzes over the next few weeks. New players always welcome.

Under-10

We took part in a county blitz in Portroe on Saturday morning last. Despite a number of absentees we still fielded two teams with each team playing three matches. Everyone did really well and competed for every ball. Thanks to Portroe for hosting the event and their hospitality. Training continues Monday 5.30pm. Newcomers always welcome.

Summer Camp

July 23rd -27th, 2-5pm

NENAGH ÉIRE ÓG will once again host its annual week of fun and activities with some great hurling thrown in for good measure! There will be plenty of action for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12 in a safe and well-supervised environment. Non-members are very welcome.

Family Fun Run

Registration is now opened for the Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile club 10k/5k Family Fun Run which is scheduled to take place on Sunday June 17th. This year as part of the Healthy Club Project the annual run will support the worthy cause of former Tipperary hurler Seamus Hennessy who, as part of his Running for Josie campaign, is aiming to raise €200,000 for Pieta House.

If you would like to register for this fantastic event please click here.

Jake Morris puts pressure on the Waterford backs resulting in Tipperary’s second goal

A Munster final penalty save, a injury time equalising point on his debut and the junior-B’s return to championship action. This week’s club notes are packed with news on the Blues

Aodán Ó Conchúi in action against Cork on Saturday night

Tipperary

We had a number of players involved in inter-county action this weekend.

Grace O’ Brien in action in the Munster final

Firstly, we commiserate with Sarah Quigley, Grace O’ Brien and the Tipperary senior camogie team who were defeated by Cork in the Munster final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, 0-19 to 0-6. Sarah herself had a fine game with superb puck outs and she made a dramatic first half penalty save from Aoife Murray. They now face Meath in their opening championship game in two weeks. 

Sarah Quigley makes a dramatic save from her opposite number Aoife Murray

Secondly, we congratulate Cian O’ Farrell, Seán Phelan, Rory O’ Donovan and the Tipperary minor hurlers who overcame the disappointment of last week’s loss to Limerick with a 4-15 to 1-13 win over Cork. The lads now face Waterford on Sunday next in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.

Thirdly, we had two players involved in the Primary Schools matches over the weekend. Aodán Ó Conchúir featured at half-time of the Munster senior football semi-final on Saturday evening in Semple Stadium while Sam O’ Farrell played during the break of the Tipperary Cork Munster hurling championship game on Sunday, also in Thurles. Well done to both lads and we hope you had a wonderful experience. 

Sam O’ Farrell and the Tipperary Primary Schools’ team. Source https://twitter.com/TippCumanNamBun

Finally, Roy Race made his debut for Melchester Rovers in the popular comic magazine Roy of the Rovers and scored twice in a 3-3 draw against Elbury Wanderers and went onto become a star footballer. Today, our own Jake Morris made an equally dramatic debut for the Tipperary senior hurlers as he came off the substitutes’ bench deep in stoppage time to score a game-saving point to rescue his county from defeat against Cork in a game that finished 1-23 to 2-20. Dáire Quinn and Barry Heffernan were also part of the panel and we extend them our best wishes in the next round on Sunday against Waterford in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick at 4pm. 

Jake Morris

Adult Notes

Junior-A

Our junior-A hurlers recorded a 1-19 to 1-12 win over Kilruane MacDonaghs in the opening round of the championship on Saturday evening and must now prepare for Knockshegowna in two weeks time. Well done lads.

Junior-B

Our junior-B hurlers play the opening round of their championship on Friday evening at 7:30pm in MacDonagh Park and we wish them the very best of luck. 

Juvenile Notes

The under-8 panel who played a Gaelic football blitz in Ballina over the weekend.

The under-10 camogie team who played a fantastic blitz in Portroe on Saturday

Family Fun Run

The Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile club 10k/5k Family Fun Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday June 17th. This year as part of the Healthy Club Project the annual run will support the worthy cause of former Tipperary hurler Seamus Hennessy who, as part of his Running for Josie campaign, is aiming to raise €200,000 for Pieta House.

Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw

We wish to thank all our promotors and everyone who purchased a ticket in this year’s Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw. Your support is appreciated by everyone in the club. 

Adam Gratton

Adam Grattan is pictured with Nenagh Éire Óg chairman, Enda Costello and Nenagh College principal, Damien Kennedy

Congratulations to our senior hurler and Nenagh College teacher Adam Gratton who recently graduated with a Certificate in Management and Leadership (Gaelic Games) from Carlow Institute of Technology. For a full report on this fantastic achievement by Adam please click here 

Jack McLoughlin plays in the Primary Game, a return to junior-B hurling and details of the annual Family Fun Run – This week’s club notes are packed with news on the Blues

Jack McLoughlin with his teacher, Tipperary senior footballer George Hannigan

Tipperary

Hard luck to Barry Heffernan, Jake Morris, Dáire Quinn and the Tipperary senior hurling team who were defeated by Limerick in the opening round of the Munster championship in the Gaelic Grounds. On what was his first championship start for the Premier, Barry is to be congratulated on a fine game at wing back. They now face Cork this Sunday in Semple Stadium. 

We also commiserate with Cian O’ Farrell, Seán Phelan and the county minor side who also suffered a defeat at the hands of Limerick in the Munster championship. Cian came on as a second-half substitute but couldn’t claw back Limerick’s lead. Best of luck to the team against Cork next weekend. 

Adult News

Senior Hurling

Our seniors were defeated by Clonoulty Rossmore in the Tipperary county league on Saturday evening 2-16 to 3-21. Hard luck lads.

Junior-A Hurling

Our junior-A side face Kilruane MacDonaghs on Saturday evening at 17:30 in the opening round of the championship. Best of luck to all involved. 

Junior B Hurling

The club have decided to enter a junior-B team into the championship after a gap of a few years. Anyone interested in playing is asked to contact 083 334 3347 ASAP. 

Juvenile News

Under 6:

Jamie Cottrell advances against Kilruane MacDonaghs in the Holycross seven-a-side tournament

Family Fun Run

The Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile club 10k/5k Family Fun Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday June 17th. This year as part of the Healthy Club Project the annual run will support the worthy cause of former Tipperary hurler Seamus Hennessy who, as part of his Running for Josie campaign, is aiming to raise €200,000 for Pieta House.

Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw

The 2018 Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw has recently been launched and once again there are amazing prizes on offer for lucky winners including the Skoda Karoq and Renault Megane and a prize fund of a whopping €500,000.

With the purchase of our new grounds at Streame and the expensive day to day running of the club your support is needed more than ever. 

There are three payment options:

1. A one off payment of €100
2. Two payments of €50
3. A month direct debit payment of €10 for the next ten month

If you are interested in joining please contact Derek Lillis on 086 861 4863 or any committee member.

Jack McLoughlin

The Tipperary primary school’s team featuring Jack McLoughlin

We extend our congratulations to Jack McLoughlin who played in the full-back line for the Tipperary primary school’s game at half-time of the Munster senior quarter-final between Tipperary and Waterford on Saturday evening. Jack had a fine game in the full-back line showing off the many great skills of Gaelic football to the large crowd. Jack got his photograph taken afterwards with many of the players including Michael Quinlivan and Alan Campbell. A special thanks goes to Jack’s teacher George Hannigan who nominated Jack to play on the team. 

Blues Abroad

Congratulations to the Flynn brothers, Paddy and Kevin, on winning the Boston seven-a-side tournament over the weekend with Fr. Tom Burkes’. They played and won five matches on their way to the final where they defeated Tipperary. Well done lads. 

Barry Coffey

We commiserate with Barry Coffey and the Irish under-17 soccer team who were beaten in extraordinary circumstances in the quarter-finals of the European Championship by the Netherlands on Tuesday last. Barry had a fine tournament cementing his growing reputation as an up and coming soccer player. 

Cian Powell and Aaron McLoughlin are totally engrossed in the action in Semple Stadium at the Munster senior football quarter-final

A North title won, a senior inter-county debut and a player of the year accolade, there is plenty of news in this week’s club notes

North Tipperary Community Games Champions 2018

Tipperary

Congratulations to both Grace O’ Brien and Sarah Quigley who played for the Tipperary senior team yesterday evening in their 1-24 to 1-13 win over Limerick in the Munster semi-final. Indeed, it was a memorable evening for the Nenagh ladies as Grace scored Tipperary’s goal while Sarah was making her senior championship debut. The team now face Cork in the provincial decider and we wish them the very best of luck.

Hard luck to Hazel McAuliffe and Ruth Hassett who were part of the Tipperary intermediate side defeated by Cork in the Munster championship.

Tipperary senior goalkeeper Sarah Quigley with her biggest fan Conor Quigley

Grace O’ Brien in action in the Munster semi-final against Limerick

We also extend our best wishes to Callan Scully and the Tipperary minor footballers who face Clare in the Munster semi-final this Tuesday evening in Semple Stadium at 7pm. A Premier win will not only see the team advance to the Munster final but also guarantee football throughout the summer as they will also qualify for the All-Ireland series. Callan has been simply outstanding in his three championship matches to date and it would be fantastic to see a large crowd from the club there to support him this Tuesday.

Callan Scully

Shane Connolly

One man that has more than made his mark on the club is Shane Connolly. Shane was part of an extremely successful underage team in Nenagh Éire Óg and he has passed on his vast knowledge of the game to numerous boys and girls over the years through coaching and managing various hurling, Gaelic football and camogie sides. In recent times he has been involved with the North and Mid Tipperary side in the Celtic Challenge and he spoke to http://www.gaa.ie You can read Shane’s interview in the Twitter link below: 

Congratulations Ruth Hassett

One camogie player who has been setting the world alight in recent times is Ruth Hassett. Winner of an All-Ireland under-18 title in 2016 with Tipperary she has carried her exceptional form into colleges camogie where she now plays for the National University of Ireland, Maynooth and her performances have been acknowledged as she was recently awarded their fresher camogie player of the year award. Congratulations Ruth from everyone in the club.

Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw

The 2018 Tipperary GAA Clubs’ Draw has recently been launched and once again there are amazing prizes on offer for lucky winners including the Skoda Karoq and Renault Megane and a prize fund of a whopping €500,000.

With the purchase of our new grounds at Streame and the expensive day to day running of the club your support is needed more than ever. 

There are three payment options:

1. A one off payment of €100
2. Two payments of €50
3. A month direct debit payment of €10 for the next ten month

If you are interested in joining please contact Derek Lillis on 086 861 4863 or any committee member.

This is with out a doubt the clubs biggest fundraiser of the year, so we would in courage as many people as possible to join especially those that are involved in the club please.

Sympathies

The club would like to express its condolences to Catherine McTiernan and family following the recent passing of her brother Noel Russell, Carrick Swan. Noel was an exceptional hurler with his club winning many South under-21 and senior medals and was also a highly regarded coach mentoring various Tipperary minor and under-21 sides where a number of Nenagh Éire Óg players benefited from his knowledge of the game. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Adult News

Senior

The draws have taken place for the Hibernian Inn North Tipperary senior hurling semi-finals.

Nenagh Éire Óg V Kiladangan

Toomevara V Kilruane MacDonaghs

These games will not be played until after Tipperary’s interest in the senior inter-county season ends. 

Junior-A

The junior-A side are due to play Toomevara on Friday evening in the league quarter-final at 19.00 in MacDonagh Park. Best of luck to all concerned. 

Juvenile News

Action from the under-12 D Gaelic football final

Under-8 hurling continues every Wednesday and Saturday at the usual times.

Under 10:

Under-10 hurling and football training continues same times during the week.

Under 12:

North Tipperary under-12 D Gaelic football finalists, 2018

Our under-12 D football team lost the North Final to a very strong Kilruane MacDonaghs last Saturday in Templederry. Our lads battled bravely to the end with an excellent second half performance. Well done to all the players and thanks to all the supporters who turned up on the day. 

Under-12 hurling training continues same times during the week.

Community Games:

Our community games hurling team had a very exciting win again Kilruane MacDonaghs last Wednesday evening in Cloughjordan in the North final. Great skill on both sides was evident on a fine evening for the large attendance of supporters. Thanks to all our supporters for cheering on the lads on the evening. The county final takes place this Saturday in Holycross at 4pm v Fethard. All support appreciated. 

Family Fun Run:

Nenagh Éire Og Juvenile club Family Fun Run is scheduled to take place on Sunday June 17th.

Camogie News 

Action from the senior league match against Drom & Inch

Senior

Our senior camogie team had mixed results this week. On Thursday evening they travelled to The Ragg to take on Drom & Inch and were missing a large number of players due to exam and inter-county commitments and were beaten however those that played deserve huge credit for their performances as they battled all the way to the full-time whistle. The team had much better luck however on Saturday evening as they overcame the challenge poised by Clonoulty Rossmore in MacDonagh Park, 1-11 to 0-8, a result that ensures the side have qualified for the league semi-finals. They have one match left to play against Éire Óg Annacarty and this is expected to take place next weekend. 

Under-16

Our under-16 side qualified for the C county final today after a 4-7 to 1-2 win over Borris-ileigh. They await the winners of Drom & Inch and Boherlahan and this game is due to take place next weekend. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 17:30.

Team: N. Bourke, A. Sheehy, C. Connolly, N. McCloone, Michelle Barry, Sarah Seymour, Emma Gavin, Sarah Hallinan (0-1), Meghan Morris (0-2), Lilly O’ Brien (0-1), Ellie Spain (3-3), Orla Sheridan, Avril Dooley, Ciara Morris, Chloe McAuliffe, Ciara Sherlock (1-0), Eabha O’ Brien, Lauren Spain. 

Under-14

We played out a thrilling draw with neighbours Kiladangan, 1-4 apiece, on Wednesday evening in MacDonagh Park. This is no fixture this week and training continues at the usual times. 

Under-12

Training continues at 6pm on Tuesdays and 5.30pm on Thursdays. We play our final group match away to Portroe at 7pm on Wednesday evening.  

Come Dine With Me

Michael Cleary

The Nenagh Éire Óg camogie club are thrilled to reveal the celebrity chef for this year’s Come Dine With Me fundraiser in the Hibernian Inn on Friday 11^th May.

Winner of two All-Ireland titles, four Munster medals, two National hurling leagues and four All Star awards with Tipperary, as well as a county senior hurling championship with Nenagh Éire Óg, Michael Cleary is going to be the head chef for the evening.

Michael has been hugely successful in management leading Tipperary to their very first All-Ireland camogie title in 1999 and two more successes in 2000 and 2001 and there is no doubt that he will use these leadership skills in the kitchen as he puts his own unique stamp on the menu.

A hugely successful business man, he owns and operates JKC’s in Nenagh and it is fitting that he has teamed up with another local success story, Nenagh Éire Óg camogie club, to deliver what promises to be a wonderful evening of food, drink and lots of fun.

Music on the night will be provided by the brilliant Dufrane and the eight players who won county junior-B, junior-A and intermediate medals with the club will be honoured.

Tickets cost €20 or three for the amazing price of €50 and can be purchased from any committee member. 

Isn’t my mammy just the best? Eimer Ryan receives treatment from her mother Noreen following the senior match against Clonoulty Rossmore