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.
Callan Scully being put through his paces by Tipperary senior goalie Evan Comerford at Callen’s first training session with the county senior footballers this weekend
Under-21
Best of luck to our under-21 hurlers who face Toomevara on Sunday next in Puckane at 12 noon in the North Tipperary championship.
A thank you from Milford Care Centre
New York Hurling Classic
Commiserations to Barry, Jake and the Tipperary seniors who were defeated in the semi-final of the New York Hurling Classic this weekend by Kilkenny.
Barry Heffernan
Check out this fantastic interview with Barry Heffernan by Shane Stapleton where he reflects on his year in 2019 with both club and county.
Lotto
There were two winners of this weeks jackpot of €1,200
Congratulations to….
Liam O Kelly, c/o S Cleary
Killian & Conor Malone, Knockalton
The two x €50 lucky dip winners were…
Tony Tierney, 3 Clare Street.
Hannah Brett, Cormack Drive.
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
It was a disappointing weekend for our senior and junior-A hurlers, for the first time since Mark Sheahan we have a player on the Tipperary senior football panel and the under-8 boys finish up their year after ten months of fun. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Commiserations go to our senior hurlers who were defeated by Kiladangan in the FBD Insurance Tipperary senior hurling championship semi-final in Semple Stadium on Sunday on a 1-15 to 3-12 scoreline.
We wish to thank John Brennan, Noel Maloney and the senior management team as well as the wonderful panel of players for all their efforts this year. While we didn’t win the Dan Breen Cup there’s no doubt that it wasn’t for the want of trying and no stone was left unturned by everyone involved.
Killian Gleeson in second-half action ©www.sportsforcus.ie
Junior-A
The junior-A panel which exited the championship yesterday ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Our junior-A hurlers were defeated by Arravale Rovers on Saturday in the county semi-final, 2-11 to 0-15, in Templederry. The lads fought bravely back from being five-points down with nineteen minutes to play to lead by one, deep in stoppage time, following a monster John Cahalan point however, the gods were not shinning down on the Blues and Rovers worked the ball up the field and it eventually came to Donough Leahy who blasted the winning goal from close range. It was a heart-breaking way to lose out but huge credit must go to the panel for the determination in which they played to bring themselves right back into the game. The club wishes to thank manager Eddie Tucker and his officials as well as the panel of players for all their efforts this year.
Callan Scully
Callan makes a dramatic save against Kerry in the Munster minor championship two years ago
We extend our best wishes to Callan Scully who has been invited by new manager David Power to join the Tipperary senior football panel. This will come as no surprise to anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing him in action for the club and county underage teams in recent years. The last Nenagh Éire Óg man to play senior football for Tipperary was Mark Sheahan and we have no doubt that Callan will follow in Mark’s footsteps and enjoy a long inter-county career.
Junior Football
The club have entered the North Tipperary junior football championship and preparations for this will begin soon. Players will be informed shortly of training and if anyone would like to take part please contact any of the management.
Juvenile News
Under-8
The under-8 boys finished up their year on Saturday morning after ten months together. We had a fun morning in MacDonagh Park with lots of treats afterwards. 40 boys took part throughout the year. There were over fifteen blitzes. Thanks to all the parents who worked tirelessly all year in so many different ways on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Best wishes to all the boys moving on to under-10 next year and to the boys remaining with the under-8s. We hope all the boys continue to practise their skills in hurling and football at home and in school throughout the winter before returning to training in the New Year.
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.
Club Lotto
Congratulations to Carol Healy, Belmont, who was the lucky winner of €3,000 in our club lotto this week.
The 2 x €50 lucky dip winners were….
Maurice Aherne, c/o the Quill
Teresa Maher, Rathnaleen
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Philip Hickey on the attack against Kiladangan ©www.sportsforcus.ie
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.
FBD Insurance County Senior Quarter-Final
Saturday, 12 October, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill
The Ragg, 4pm
North Tipperary Under-15 Plate Final
Sunday, 13 October, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Ballina, 10am
Junior-A County Quarter-Final
Sunday, 13 October, 2019
Nenagh Éire Óg V Skeheenarinky
Cashel, 3pm
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.
Club news 22 September 2019
Adult News
FBD Insurance County Senior Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V To be confirmed
Weekend of 13 October 2019
Junior-A County Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V To be confirmed
Weekend of 13 October 2019
Camogie News
Under-13
The under-13 league commences this week and we play Newport away on Friday evening. Training continues this week for under-13s on Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Thursday evening 6pm to 7pm.
Under-10
The under-10 girls play their last county blitz next Sunday in Borrisoleigh. Great to see so many girls training since last January.
End of Year Party
The under-8 girls had their end of year party in Nenagh College on Saturday morning and great fun was had by all. Out thanks go to the parents, mentors and players for all their commitment over the year. We look forward to our last blitz of the year next Sunday.
Juvenile News
Under-6
Training for the under-6 panel continues on Saturday morning at 10am. Thanks to all the boys and parents for their continued support.
Under-8
Under-8 training continues this week on Wednesday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 10am. New members are always welcome. There will be a blitz in Thurles, Saturday 27th, at 10am against Durlas Óg while on Saturday 12th October, we will visit Sixmilebridge to play the hosts as well as Clarinbridge.
Under-11
Commiserations go to our under-11 D hurlers who lost out to eventual winners Ballina on Saturday in the North blitz. They are a very special bunch of boys whom we are extremely proud of.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Jess Hayden, Rathmines
Danny Dwyer, c/o the HiB
Kay Smith
Andrea Nagyoua, c/o Figgertys
Mike Malone, Tullaheady
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
The seniors advance to the county quarter-final while the under-14s reach the county decider as five legends come out of retirement. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Breithlá Shona Jimmy
Jimmy Morris and Noreen Ryan Kelly at a camogie game in the Ragg
Wednesday next is going to be a very special day for one of the club’s greatest stalwarts, Jimmy Morris, as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Jimmy has worked tirelessly for the club over the decades and his enthusiasm for the Blues has never wavered as he wears his heart on his sleeve at every match the club plays, be it hurling, football or camogie. We hope Jimmy has a magical day and we look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with him in the future.
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers completed the round robin stage of the FBD Insurance county championship on Sunday last defeating Burgess 2-23 to 2-17 with the Nenagh goals coming from Philip Hickey and Jake Morris. The win ensures our progression to the quarter-final of the county championship.
Legends Match in aid of Alzheimers Society of Ireland
Nenagh Éire Óg legends Michael Cleary, Declan O’Meara, Conor O’Donovan, Kevin Tucker and Eddie Tucker
The years were certainly rolled back in MacDonagh Park on Saturday last as the Tipperary legends dusted the cobwebs off their boots, hurleys and helmets and made a welcome return to action as they took on their Limerick counterparts in a charity game in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland. A large crowd gathered and gasped in awe as Kevin Tucker demonstrated, once again, his amazing ability to hit the post from point-blank range as the Premier ran out 4-23 to 4-16 winners. Our thanks go to all the volunteers, players and match officials who made the day such a huge success and we wish the Alzheimers Society of Ireland the very best of luck in the future.
Match officials Seán Phelan, David Minogue, Tommy Ryan (Kiladangan), Seán Cleere (Kilkenny), Christy McLoughlin, Seán McTiernan and Eamon O’Brien
Walking Group Presentation
Members of the walking group just as they set off to the summit of Croagh Patrick
The club’s walking group, in conjunction with the Healthy Club Project, recently climbed Croagh Patrick to raise money for Milford Care Centre and amassed an amazing €7,000 in the process thanks to the generosity of so many. You are all invited to the complex next Friday, September 13th at 8pm where the proceeds will be presented and refreshments provided.
Roll of Honour
Tipperary-All-Ireland Hurling Champions 1925. Inserts: Mick Darcy, Phil Cahill, Jack Darcy. Back Row: Joe McLoughney, Willie Quinn, Arthur O’Donnell, Martin Mockler, Steven Hackett, Jim Hickey, R Nealon, Wedger Meagher. Middle Row: Tom Duffy, Steven Kenny, John Power, Frank McGrath, Johnny Leahy (capt), J J Hayes, Paddy O’Dwyer. Front Row: Paddy Power, Martin Kennedy, Paddy Leahy, Bill Ryan, Martin Flannigan.
We were recently informed of three omissions on our Roll of Honour and we are delighted to include Jack and Mick Darcy who won All-Ireland medals with Tipperary in 1925 when the Premier outclassed Galway 5-6 to 1-5. Indeed, Mick also won an All-Ireland with Dublin in 1924 when the capital defeated Galway 5-3 to 2-6. In the 1925 final the Irish Independent wrote that “Mick Darcy at midfield was an outstanding figure, his well-judged, lengthy pucks never failing to reach the Tipperary forwards. From a “70” he drew cheers by scoring a goal”.
In 2017 Ella Carey played in goals as Borrisokane Community College captured the under-16 Junior-C crown after defeating Abbey Community College 2-8 to 2-4. We are delighted to include all three players in our Roll of Honour and if there are any other omissions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via our social media channels or email us at eireognenagh@gmail.com
The club’s Roll of Honour can be viewed here.
Dublin All-Ireland hurling champions 1924. Mick Darcy is fourth from the left in the third row
Camogie News
The under-12s in Tymon North where they took on St. Judes
Under-6s
The under-6s finish their season with a blitz next Saturday morning against Kiladangan in Puckane. Last training takes place this Thursday.
Under-12s & Under-10s
Our under-10s and under-12s travelled to St. Judes GAA in Templeogue on Sunday where they received a great welcome from our hosts. The under-12s showed great skill and spirit to come from a goal down at half-time to win by two points. It was a great way to finish the season. The under-10s played three matches each against their St. Judes counterparts and all Nenagh girls played excellent camogie.
The group travelled on to Croke Park for the All-Ireland camogie final where we watched a great contest between Galway and Kilkenny.
Thanks to all the parents who travelled on a long day. Days like these live long in the memory for young girls and are hugely important in keeping their appetite for camogie alive. A big thank you also to Mike Nerney and all the ladies in St. Judes who showed us such great hospitality. We’ll look forward to welcoming them to Nenagh in 2020.
Juvenile News
Half-time team talk in the county under-14 semi-final
Under-14
Our under-14s continued their amazing year by defeating a gallant Cashel King Cormacs in the county semi-final on Saturday in Thurles 5-14 to 5-9. They now look forward to playing Durlas Óg in the final in Dundrum, next Saturday at 2:30pm. Best of luck lads.
Under-6
Well done to our under-6s who had a great mornings hurling in Cloughjordan on Saturday. Three matches were played against Kilruane MacDonagh’s, Toomevara and Roscrea and the boys were fantastic! A big thanks to Kilruane MacDonagh’s who hosted us and for the fantastic hospitality afterwards. Training as usual on Saturday mornings at 10am and new players are always welcome to come along.
Work Begins on New Grounds
Work began on our new grounds in Streame during the week and everyone in the club are really excited about the ten-acre development and which we will have access to through Grey’s Lane at the scoreboard end of the inside pitch in MacDonagh Park.
With our juvenile and camogie sections growing exponentially in recent years the demands on our two playing fields has grown to an unsustainable level and the new grounds are a much needed acquisition to meet the modern-day demands of the club.
This work will lead to a development of one playing pitch and leave enough room for other developments which have yet to be decided upon.
Club Lotto
This weeks jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Martina Ryan, Templederry
Kerry Johns, Southill
Matt Lillis, Tullaheady
Michael Keane, c/o Jim Flynn
Jimmy Hourigan, Belmont
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so here.
Today, work began on the club’s new grounds in Streame just off the Dark Road
Everyone in the club are really excited about the new grounds and we will have access to the ten-acre site through Grey’s Lane at the scoreboard end of the inside pitch in MacDonagh Park.
With our juvenile and camogie sections growing exponentially in recent years the demands on our two playing fields has grown to an unsustainable level and the new grounds are a much needed acquisition to meet the modern-day demands of the club.
This work will lead to a development of one playing pitch and leave enough room for other developments which have yet to be decided upon.
