Sinead Meagher seeks world domination, the seniors capture the county league title while Grace O’ Brien inspires Tipperary to an All-Ireland quarter-final win over Waterford. Once again this week’s notes are crammed with news on the Blues.
Catriona and Sinead take a break from training last Saturday morning
Sinead Meagher
We extend our best wishes to Nenagh Handball Club’s Sinead Meagher and her handball partner Catriona Mullane from Tuamgraney who head Stateside this week to participate in the World Handball Championships in Minnesota. They will compete in the one wall and four wall championships in the under-19 competitions. The girls have been preparing extremely hard for these games under the tutelage of their coach Eamon Spillane. Sinead captured the world under-17 championship back in 2015 and if you’d like to read more about that achievement please click here.
Race Night in Tipperary Race Course with Little Green Cars
Tickets are now available for our annual race day, on Friday August 10th, which takes place in Tipperary Race Course and features music from the excellent Little Green Cars.
Last year’s event was a fantastic success with great craic had by all, some money made on the racing and of course dancing long into the evening.
With the amazing Little Green Cars performing on the night there is guaranteed entertainment for the music fans out there while a full race card means a packed day of horse racing for punters.
If you would like to purchase tickets to this exciting event please click here or contact any committee member.
Tipperary
This brilliant photograph, captured by Marie O’ Brien, shows Grace’s first-half goal which was unfortunately ruled out by referee Owen Elliott
Congratulations to Sarah Quigley, Grace O’ Brien and the Tipperary senior camogie team on their 1-14 to 1-7 win over Waterford in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland championship in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Grace was in scintillating form scoring two first-half points, the first of which was the opening score of the game which helped settle any Premier nerves. She was also very unfortunate to see a bullet of a goal called back by the referee for a free out to Waterford. They now face Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final in Semple Stadium in two weeks time while Galway face Kilkenny on the other side of the draw. For a full match report please click here.
Congratulations must also go to the Tipperary intermediate side who had a comprehensive win over Kildare 7-26 to 2-4 in Hawkfield, Newbridge. This means that, not only have they qualified for the All-Ireland semi-finals, but have also topped their group. Nenagh Éire Óg are represented by Hazel McAuliffe, Caroline Browne, Sarah Quigley and Ruth Hassett. Nenagh Handball Club star and Kiladangan player Sinead Meagher is also a member of this panel.
We wish Jake Morris, Shane Hennessy and the Tipperary under-21 side the very best of luck in their Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland semi-final clash with Leinster champions Galway in Limerick on Wednesday evening, throw-in 19:30pm. Shane, following his assured performances between the posts for the Nenagh senior hurling team, was recently called into the panel. For those who can’t make it, the game is live on TG4. The winners of this fixture will play Munster champions Cork in the All-Ireland decider.
Grace fires over a point against Waterford
Adult Club News
Tipperary Water, Johnny Ryan Cup, County Senior Hurling League Champions 2018
Senior
Congratulations to our senior hurlers who captured the Johnny Ryan Cup following a 1-18 to 0-25 win over Borris-Ileigh in MacDonagh Park last Tuesday evening. With the previous Friday night’s clash against Kiladangan having gone to extra-time, the last thing John Fitzgerald’s men needed was another draw but that is just what they got and in the extra-time periods they showed their metal and fitness to pull away from their opponents and win by four. Congratulations to all involved. For a full match report by Brian McDonnell in the Tipperary Star please click here.
The lads will play Clonoulty Rossmore in the next round of the county championship on Sunday, August 12th, at 15:30pm in The Ragg. This game will be preceded by the clash of Toomevara and Éire Óg Annacarty at 2pm.
Junior-A Football
Our junior-A footballers have been training away in recent weeks under the watchful eyes of Padraig O Leary, Joe Hanrahan and Niall Cahill as they prepare for their North Tipperary quarter-final clash with Inane Rovers on Tuesday 14th August in Roscrea. If you are interested in joining the panel please contact any of our social media accounts by sending a private message.
Junior-A Hurling
Our junior-A hurlers finally got to play Knockshegowna in their final round robin match and recorded a 2-17 to 1-14 win which has ensured their passage to the knock out stages of the championship. Well done to all involved.
Gaelic Sunday
This week the GAA celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gaelic Sunday, a day when the association openly defied the British authorities in Ireland by staging numerous matches across the country without seeking permission through permits. Nenagh took on Ballymackey in Kilruane and the game finished a draw, 3-2 to 2-5. The local RIC sergeant did arrive but was refused entry to the game by a diligent gate checker as he had not paid his entrance fee. Please see the Guardian’s report (10 August 1918) on the day below.
You can read more about Gaelic Sunday by clicking on the link in the Tweet from @OfficialGAA below.
This weekend the GAA will mark the centenary of Gaelic Sunday.
Join us in commemorating this day by getting out and playing with your family, friends or club! Post your pics on Twitter/Instagram and you could be on the @CrokePark big screen this Sunday! https://t.co/ZQjaAIyAMg pic.twitter.com/eAGklOU8iM
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 4, 2018
One Big Gaelic Family
Recently our senior team travelled to Portaferry to participate in a tournament hosted by Ballygalget GAA Club and this week two young Gaels were pleasantly surprised when they received a package with two Éire Óg tops from their guests Michael and Noel. This was a lovely gesture lads and reflects extremely well on our club. Well done.
Two little @BallygalgetGAC players were delighted with their new @nenagheireog gear from Michael and Noel as a thank you for hosting them during their club's tournament week. Thank you for your generosity lads! GAA family is the best! pic.twitter.com/tJVrdiRA7C
— Louise Clarke (@louisedocclarke) August 2, 2018
Juvenile News
Upcoming Fixtures
Under-14 A Hurling
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Wednesday, August 8th @ 7pm
Venue: Ballina
Under 12 D Hurling Semi-Final Replay
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Thursday, August 8th @ 6.30pm
Venue: Toomevara
Minor hurling championship
Nenagh Éire Óg V Roscrea
Thursday, 7pm
Venue: Toomevara
County Senior Hurling Championship
Nenagh Éire Óg V Clonoulty Rossmore
Sunday, August 12th, 15:30pm.
Venue: The Ragg
Junior-A Football Quarter Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Inane Rovers
Tuesday 14th August, 19:00pm
Venue: Roscrea
Minor Hurling Championship
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Thursday 16th August, 19:00pm
Venue TBC
Fantasy Premier League
If you would like to join our club Fantasy Premier League competition for 2018/19 the code is 2008401-462765. Everyone is welcome to join and there are no prizes, it is purely for fun.
Race Night in Tipperary Race Course with Little Green Cars
Tickets are now available for our annual race day, on Friday August 10th, which takes place in Tipperary Race Course and features music from the excellent Little Green Cars.
Last year’s event was a fantastic success with great craic had by all, some money made on the racing and of course dancing long into the evening.
With the amazing Little Green Cars performing on the night there is guaranteed entertainment for the music fans out there while a full race card means a packed day of horse racing for punters.
If you would like to purchase tickets to this exciting event please click here or contact any committee member.
Tickets for Little Green Cars and our annual race day go on sale, the seniors get ready for the North semi-final and we wish Rory, Seán and Cian well ahead of the All-Ireland semi-final. Once again this week’s notes are crammed with news on the Blues
Tipperary
We extend our best wishes to Rory O’ Donovan, Cian O’ Farrell, Seán Phelan and the Tipperary minor hurling team in the All-Ireland semi-final next Sunday (1:30pm) where they will face Kilkenny who overcame Limerick this weekend. This game takes place prior to the senior semi-final between Cork and Limerick in Croke Park. Our strength and conditioning coach Darragh Droog was a member of the Limerick backroom team and we extend our commiserations to him.
Grace O’ Brien
The Tipperary senior camogie team qualified for the quarter-final of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland championship, finishing second in the group and will now play Waterford, following a 0-13 apiece draw with Dublin in Parnell Park helped in no small way by a first-half Grace O’ Brien point. Sarah Quigley was also part of the panel and we wish them the very best in the next stage of the competition.
Caroline Browne
Caroline Browne scored a vital goal on her Tipperary intermediate championship debut against Kilkenny as the Premier secured a three-point win, 2-13 to 2-10 in Callan. Sarah Quigley played in goals while Hazel McAuliffe also played in defence. Ruth Hassett is also part of this squad but is unfortunately injured.
Well done to Maeve Hassett, Lucy Spain and Megan Grace who played for the Tipperary under-17s in Mallow over the weekend. They defeated Galway (1-11 to 2-5) but were unfortunately beaten by Cork (1-14 to 2-8) in their second game. Keep up the great work ladies.
Blues Abroad
Tipperary Hurling Club, New York
The Tipperary Hurling Club in New York are currently being managed by Mark Langton. Mark is a former player, coach and PRO in Éire Óg and has been doing fantastic work in The Big Apple with the small ball. Here is pictured with the team which features a number of North Tipperary men including Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, Ronan Maher, Mikey Sheedy, Tommy Kavanagh, Paudie Gill, Cian Williams, Dylan Grace, Toby Kavanagh and Joe Grace.
We send our congratulations down under to Willie Bolger who was part of the Sarsfields side who defeated Western Swans in the Australian hurling final last weekend, 2-22 to 0-11. Willie played corner forward and rattled home two goals. This completes three titles this year as they won the seven-a-side, league and now championship for the third year in a row. Willie has been travelling the globe in recent years picking up championship medals in a number of different countries in an attempt to win as many titles as his hero, idol and inspiration Christy McLoughlin.
Another former player who picked up a championship medal over the weekend is Caitriona O’ Connor who was part of the Liverpool Wolf Tones team which captured the British junior camogie title after they defeated Brother Pearse, 3-8 to 3-7.
Adult Club News
Senior
Our senior hurlers play Kiladangan on Friday evening next in Templederry in the Hibernian Inn sponsored North Tipperary semi-final. These two teams have clashed on numerous occasions in recent years and produced some classics and this game promises to be the same. Throw in is at 19:15 with extra-time if required. The other semi-final sees Toomevara face Kilruane MacDonaghs and this game is on at the same time in Dolla.
Our county league final match against Borris-Ileigh was postponed and is now expected to take place on Tuesday 31st July.
Junior-A
Our junior-A hurlers played Burgess in Borrisokane on Friday evening and recorded a 1-14 to 0-19 win. We are due to play Knockshegowna on Saturday evening next at 7pm in Borrisokane. The lads will have to win this match to secure their path to the knock-out stages of the championship.
Junior-B
Captain Niall Cahill hand passes the ball away
Our junior-B hurlers finished their campaign with a heavy loss to Newport in Newport on Friday evening. Despite the results this year the panel deserve huge praise as they are the only third team of any club in North Tipperary and faced teams who had a lot of players who hurled senior in recent years. In every match the lads battled gamely to the final whistle and chased every ball.
Peter Egan delivers the ball into the full-forward line
On Friday we were short a number of players for various different reasons and had to encourage a few lads out of retirement including Robbie Ryan who informed everyone in the dressing room before the match, much to their amusement, that the last game he played was “before helmets became compulsory”. Despite that Robbie had a fine game between the posts, making a number of saves and picked out his team mates with pin-point accuracy from his puck outs. The full-forward line of Enda O’ Sullivan, Martin Donnellan and Stephen Ryan had a combined age of 120 years while young Lenny Ryan, Peter Egan and Niall Cahill rolled back the years with sterling performances.
The panel would particularly like to thank Noreen Ryan for providing the team with first aid in all their games and she cemented her legendary status amongst the players when she arrived with ice-pops for everyone after training one night. Special mention must go to corner back Jack Sheedy who finished as Éire Óg’s top scorer on the night.
Stephen Ryan strikes for the posts
The team that lined out against Newport was: Robert Ryan, Jack Sheedy, Lenny Ryan, John O’ Brien, Shane Flynn, Niall Cahill, Gavin O’ Connor, Brian Carr, Jamie Gallagher, Seán McTiernan, Peter Egan, Cliff Moloney, Enda O’ Sullivan, Martin Donnellan and Stephen Ryan.
Minor
Our minor hurlers were defeated 0-20 to 3-16 by Borris-Ileigh on Wednesday evening last.
Junior-A Football
The club are considering entering a team into this year’s North Tipperary junior-A football championship. A final decision will be made tomorrow, Monday. If you are interested in playing please email eireognenagh@gmail.com or send one of our social media sites a private message ASAP.
Race Night
Tickets are now available for our annual race day which takes place in Tipperary Race Course and features music from the excellent Little Green Cars.
If you would like to purchase tickets to this exciting event please click here.
Summer Camp
Our yearly summer camp starts tomorrow, Monday 23rd, at 2pm and if you would still like to enrol your son or daughter contact 086-085 5165 ASAP. Please see the poster below for further information.
The Waterboy! Noel Stanley takes his duties as waterboy with the under-14s extremely seriously
Camogie News
Under-6 & Under-8
Our under-6 and under-8 teams had a blitz in MacDonagh Park on Thursday evening last where they faced Toomevara and Kiladangan. We had over 40 girls on the night enjoying the ancient craft. There will be no training this week due to the summer camp. Please see above for further information on the summer camp.
Upcoming Fixtures
Under-16 A Hurling
Kiladangan V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, July 23rd @ 7pm
Venue: Puckane
Under-16 A Hurling
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Thursday, July 26th @ 7:30pm
Venue: Ballina
Senior Hurling Semi-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kiladangan
Friday July 27th
Venue: Templederry
19:15
Junior-A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Knockshegowna
Venue: Borrisokane
Saturday 28th July
7pm
Under-12 D Hurling Semi-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Weekend of Sat/Sun, July 28th/29th, TBC
Venue: Nenagh
Juvenile News
Seamus Rice explains the finer aspects of hurling to interested listeners
John Foley enjoying the action in the under-14 clash with Templederry/Ballinahinch
Michael Geaney and Noel Coonan enjoying the action in the under-14 clash with Templederry/Ballinahinch
O’ Brien the Premier Heroine as The Seniors Advance to the County League Final While Details of the Summer Camp are Revealed as Once Again This Week’s Club Notes are Jam-Packed with News on the Blues
Tipperary dual star Orla O’ Dwyer jumps for joy as Grace O’ Brien (21) turns away to celebrate her dramatic late winner
Tipperary
We have all dreamt about it. We have all enacted it countless times in our back gardens, on the playing pitches in MacDonagh Park and elsewhere. Playing in the blue and gold jersey, deep in stoppage time and our side trailing by two points. And when the courage was needed most, we summonsed it to blast home a spectacular winning goal and spark wild scenes of celebrations. However, very few get to live the dream.
This weekend Grace O’ Brien joined a small, elite group of those who have done just that. In the fifth minute of stoppage time Tipperary trailed Offaly by two points in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland championship and Cáit Devane drilled a rasping 30 yard free which was expertly saved but the rebound fell to Grace and, as she fell to her knees, she managed to return the ball, crashing it to the back of the net to break Offaly hearts and send the Premier into delirium. The goal has sent Tipperary into pole position to make it to the knockout stages of the championship. Grace also managed two points earlier in the game before scoring her first ever championship goal for Tipperary, a goal that she will never forget.
Through a crowd of players, Grace O’ Brien scores the winning goal for Tipperary
Top class display of heart and bravery by @camogietipp v Offaly this evening in The Ragg, got an injury time goal by Grace O Brien as they kept going til the end to win 1-14 to 2-10. Super stuff by Orla O Dwyer who gave her all today for @TippLadiesFB and Camogie #GAA #Camogie
— Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGleeson_) July 14, 2018
Adult Club News
Senior
Michael Heffernan fires over a first-half free following a foul on Pearse Morris which left the mid-fielder with a broken arm
Our senior hurlers have advanced to the county league final where they will play Borris-Ileigh after beating Toomevara 3-17 to 3-8 in St. Michael’s Park on Tuesday evening last. Toomevara started brightly but following a fortuitous Michael Heffernan goal, the Blues’ took control to secure the win. The performance was made all the more impressive when you take into account that energy sapping weekend they had in Down a few days pervious where they won the local tournament. Well done to all the management and players on the win.
Pearse Morris
All of us in the club wish for a speedy recovery to Pearse Morris who broke an arm following a challenge in the county senior league semi-final against Toomevara. Never one to look on the dark side of life Pearse was back in MacDonagh Park soon after surgery vowing to return better than ever.
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Junior-A
Our junior-A side played Toomevara on Sunday evening and were unfortunately on the wrong side of a 1-21 to 0-11 scoreline. The lads must refocus for their next game which takes place this Friday against Burgess.
Junior-B
Our junior-B side will complete their season on Friday evening when they travel to Newport to take on the locals in the final game of the round robin stage of the championship. Unfortunately, having lost their previous three games qualification for the knock-out stages is beyond the team but they will be hoping to finish the competition on a positive note.
Minor
Seth Shayanewako walks on air as he advances against Lorrha Rovers Gaels
Our minor hurlers played Lorrha Rovers Gaels in Puckane on Wednesday evening and suffered a 1-21 to 1-17 defeat. They face Borris-Ileigh this Wednesday at 7pm in Templederry.
Cian O’ Farrell scores Éire Óg’s only goal against Lorrha Rovers Gaels
Camogie News
Under-8
Our under-8 camogie team partook in a county blitz on Saturday hosted by Burgess Duharra Camogie Club in Kilcolman. We fielded two teams with each team playing three games. Twenty girls represented the club on this lovely Saturday morning and we played teams from Toomevara, Burgess Duharra, Kiladangan, Drom & Inch and Ballina. Training for this team, along with the under-6 panel, takes place at the usual times this week.
The under-10 camogie panel
Under-12
The under-12 side travelled to Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale in Limerick to participate in the Camán to Munster where they played Bandon, Patrickswell and Kiladangan. A great day was had by all.
Juvenile News
Action from the under-12 clash with Kilruane MacDonaghs
Thirsty work, an under-12 player takes a drink of water on a very warm evening against Kilruane MacDonaghs
What a goal! One of the under-12s celebrates scoring a goal against Kilruane MacDonaghs
Summer Camp
Annual Raceday
Our annual raceday will take place on August 10th in Limerick Junction with music from the amazing Little Green Cars. Last year’s event was a fantastic night and this year promises to be even better. Tickets, which will sell very fast, are available from any committee member.
Louise Hickey
Louise (10) celebrates the full-time whistle in the county intermediate final in 2016 with Maeve Coffey and Caroline Browne
There’s going to be a lot of disappointed men in Nenagh and beyond with the news that Louise Hickey is tying the knot this weekend as she marries her sweetheart David “Rock” Gleeson. Louise is a stalwart of the club having won league and championship medals at junior-B, junior-A and an intermediate championship medal. Louise has also mentored underage teams in hurling, Gaelic football and camogie. Everyone at the club wishes Louise and David many years of happiness together.
You can see Louise in her finest moment for Nenagh at 3.30 minutes in the YouTube video above. You can also see her goal in that county final at 1.10 minutes in the same video.
Hurleys, sliothars, jerseys, water….Is there anything this man can’t carry?
Weekly Fixtures
Under-14 A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballinahinch/Templederry Kenyons
Wednesday, July 18th @ 6.30pm
Venue: Nenagh
Under-12
Groups A & D Quarter-Final details will be available on Tuesday 17th.
Under-16
Under-16 A have a bye this week.
Minor Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Borris-Ileigh
Wednesday 7pm
Templederry
Junior-A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Burgess
Friday 20 July 19:30
Venue: Borrisokane Please note the change of venue
Junior-B Hurling
Newport V Nenagh Éire Óg
Friday 20 July 19:00 Please note the change of time
Venue: Newport
Under-12 D Hurling Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Burgess
Friday, July, 20th @ 6pm
Venue: Nenagh
Under-12 A Hurling Quarter-Final
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Friday, July, 20th @ 8.15pm
Venue: Ballina
Hibernian Inn North Tipperary Senior Hurling Semi-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kiladangan
Venue: Templederry
Friday, July 27th, 7:15pm
Jimmy Morris and Fiachra Starr chat following the minor game during the week
Tipperary LGFA
Our thanks go to all our volunteers who helped out as we hosted the Lidl LGFA matches on Saturday last. Unfortunately Tipperary, despite putting up a brave effort, were defeated by The Kingdom.
Video: See all of the goals from Kerry's victory over Tipperary in today's TG4 All Ireland SFC.. https://t.co/ZCDkkEnzWB pic.twitter.com/n9TZPEppPq
— Jerome Quinn (@JeromeQuinn) July 14, 2018
Rory O’ Donovan clears against Lorrha Rovers Gaels
Two cool dudes. John McNamara and Taff Jones enjoying the under-12 games against Kilruane MacDonaghs
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.
Jake Morris with a magnificent score for @TipperaryGAA pic.twitter.com/b8OKQ1A8KS
— The GAA (@officialgaa) July 4, 2018
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
Tournament week came to a close after an entertaining encounter between hosts and @nenagheireog with the visitors running out eventual winners. Huge thanks to everyone who helped in any way-there are too many to mention! CONGRATS to @nenagheireog and thanks for making the trip! pic.twitter.com/aMqVloxwh6
— Ballygalget GAC (@BallygalgetGAC) July 8, 2018
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
Nenagh Éire Óg supporters at the Community Games in the University of Limerick
Taff Jones, after deciding to move away from all the Éire Óg supporters, enjoys the view from the bank in University of Limerick
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
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
Action against The Banner, Ennis
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
U6/8/10 mentors. Thanks for all of your hard work this morning. It was a joy to see so many kids on the fields and very happy parents not to mention the healthy eating for all in keeping with our healthy club status👌 pic.twitter.com/Olf7Tlv6pe
— Nenagh Éire Óg (@nenagheireog) June 16, 2018
Well done to our u11 hurlers. County Champions! pic.twitter.com/9QwX5JmLNK
— C.B.S Primary School Nenagh (@nenaghcbsp) June 13, 2018
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
Under-14 A Hurling
Silvermines V Nenagh Éire Óg
Wednesday, June 13th @ 7pm
Venue: Dolla
Under-12 D Hurling
Silvermines V Nenagh Éire Óg
Friday, June 15th @ 6.45pm
Venue: Dolla
Under-12 A Hurling
Silvermines V Nenagh Éire Óg
Friday, June 15th @ 7.30pm
Venue: Dolla
Some of The Banner and Nenagh Éire Óg players during the under-11 go games matches in MacDonagh Park
Action from the under-12 D game against Toomevara
Action from the under-14 game against Borris-Ileigh
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
Well done to all our players who took part in the @TryATriNenagh this morning. Don’t forgot our own 10k blues run next weekend. pic.twitter.com/BshlmrQ8NC
— Nenagh Éire Óg (@nenagheireog) June 9, 2018
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-12 D Hurling Round 2
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Friday, June 8th @ 6.45pm
Venue: Nenagh
Under-12 A Hurling Round 2
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Friday, June 8th @ 7.30pm
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
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.
The summer camp is priced at €50 per child for the week with family specials of €80 for two and €100 for three or more family members. The children will need a helmet and hurley.
Text 086 0855165 with their year of birth to register your child or for more info. See you all there!
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
