We extend our congratulations to Barry Heffernan who was nominated for a PwC All-Star this week after his sterling performances in the Blue & Gold this year. Barry is just one of eleven Tipperary players in the running to claim a coveted All-Star.
The club’s walking group resume 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.
Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Greg Browne as a teak-tough, no-nonsense yet stylish player in both Gaelic football and hurling. He brought those traits successfully into coaching winning numerous titles with the overwhelming majority of teams he has trained and improved the skills of those players he offered advise to.
Greg as it turns out isn’t a bad singer and songwriter either after composing the following song about our town. Click on the YouTube link below to have a listen and spot familiar places and characters in the footage from around the town.
Our under-15 plate hurlers are though to a North semi-final on Sunday, October 6th, where they will play Roscrea V Kilruane MacDonagh’s. Best of luck lads.
Our under-8 boys travelled to Durlas Óg to play a blitz on Saturday morning. Both teams had three teams in highly entertaining games. Durlas Óg gave us a wonderful welcome with delicious food afterwards. There was even some half-time fruit to keep the energy levels up. Congratulations to Durlas Óg on winning the county under-16 final later in the day. Hopefully both sets of under-8s will have lots of big days ahead of them as well. Next week we play a Gaelic football blitz and the following week we have our final hurling blitz of the year against Sixmilebridge and Clarinbridge.
Well done to all of the boys on Saturday morning on their final blitz of the year in Roscrea playing against the hosts, Clonakenny and Borris-Ileigh. They had a great morning and despite the damp conditions, all played their hearts out. Thanks to Roscrea for inviting us and for the refreshments afterwards.
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Michael Cleary, Ardcroney
Michael McGrath, McDonagh Court
Pat Bonfield, Ballycommon
Mark Mitchell, Northville
Kieran Hogan
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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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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On Friday night the club’s walking group, in association with the Healthy Club Project presented a cheque for €7,195 to Eileen Murphy from Milford Home Care. The money was raised when the group climbed Croagh Patrick in Mayo last summer and donations were kindly received from many generous people including sponsorship from Anne Malone, Brian Darcy, Pauline Phelan and Stephen Ryan. The help and support of the adult, juvenile and camogie clubs was above and beyond the call of duty and we also thank Jackie Holland and Bartley Ryan who made a passionate and moving speeches on the night.
Hard luck to this wonderful team of young hurlers who have had an outstanding year but lost out on Saturday to Dúrlas Óg, the better team on the day, in the under-14 A hurling county final. Playing with pride and passion, our boys left it all on the field and no club can ask for more. Thanks to our opposition, the referee, County Board officials and Knockavilla Kickhams for hosting the game. It was the attitude of the lads though, as they regrouped in the complex for dinner, that was most remarkable. In a room filled with their parents, siblings and club officers, they showed a resilience beyond their years. They were positive, great fun and already planning next year.
Thanks to Martin Morris and the Hi-B for providing the food, especially during Jimmy’s 90th birthday celebrations. Can’t have been simple! Once again, thanks to the fantastic parents of this group. They should never underestimate their role in the club. Under the guidance of their management team of Greg Browne, Shane Connolly, Michael McNamara, John Kennedy, Ronan Walshe and John McNamara, the boys have learned that their displays of teamwork, commitment and their desire to be the best that they can be for each other is what makes real winners. Thanks for that, men. It’s difficult to commiserate with a team that has won four North titles, one County title, a President’s Trophy and competed at National Féile, so we won’t. Well done in 2019 boys. Roll on 2020!
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Eamon Brennan, Gortlandroe
Mary Spillane, Richmond
Kevin Walsh, Ballyphillip
Jack Peters, Kilruane
K, M & J O’Meara, Bawn
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.
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.
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
Legends are taking the field! #LegendsMatch #WorldAlzMonth pic.twitter.com/cZSKNZwemE
— The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (@alzheimersocirl) September 7, 2019
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.
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
The under-12s in Tymon North where they took on St. Judes
Half-time team talk in the county under-14 semi-final
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.
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 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.
This weeks jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
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A brilliant Michael Heffernan pointed-free rescued a draw in The Ragg on Sunday against Loughmore Castleiney in the FBD Insurance senior hurling championship as the game finished 1-17 to 0-20. Our final game in the round robin stage is against Burgess in Toomevara at 2pm this Sunday. This is a must win match for both sides to guarantee progression to the knock-out stages of the competition.
Taurai Shayanewako on the attack in the minor semi-final V Kiladangan
Our minor hurlers were defeated by Kiladangan in Toomevara on Wednesday evening last, 2-23 to 0-14. The club wishes to thank Paul Lillis and his management team for all their hard work this year as well as the panel of players who trained extremely hard and improved their skills immensely over the last number of months.
Rory O’Donovan in a tangle against Kiladangan
The All-Ireland medals just keep on rolling in to Tipperary! Three more came home to Nenagh Éire Óg on Saturday when Sam O’Farrell, Jack McLoughlin and Mason Cawley helped the Premier to under-14 All-Ireland success in the prestigious Tony Forristal All-Ireland tournament in Waterford. Well done to the boys, the team, their mentors and all who work behind the scenes. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. Tiobraid Árann Abú!
under-8
Congratulations to former player Eoghan Tinkler who won an FAI junior cup medal with St. Michael’s on Saturday
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were:
Nuala Lillis, Tullaheady
Tom Darcy, c/o Seamie Cleary
Will Horgan, Cork
Shane Brophy, c/o the Guardian
Mary Seymour, Roscommon
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A dejected Darragh Walsh at full time ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Commiserations go to our junior-A hurlers who lost out to an excellent Toomevara side in a pulsating North Tipperary final in Templederry on Sunday last. Entering the closing stages Nenagh were three-points down but fought back to level deep in injury time thanks to a Donnacha Quinn pointed-free. Toomevara had a blistering start to extra time and by the break they led by eight points, a lead Nenagh just could not reel in. Both sides can now look forward to the county championship and who’s to say they won’t meet again in the county final.
Conor Hennessy, mid-air, tries to get the block in ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Best of luck to our senior hurlers who play Loughmore Castleiney on Sunday at 1pm in The Ragg in the county championship while our minors face Kiladangan on Wednesday evening at 6:45pm in Toomevara.
Two proud Nenagh men, Conor and Jake after the Munster final
We send our congratulations to both Conor McCarthy and Jake Morris who played pivotal roles as the Tipperary under-20s defeated Cork in the All-Ireland final on Saturday evening in LIT Gaelic Grounds, 5-17 to 1-18. Tipperary won and the very first and last under-21 crowns and they have continued that tradition by capturing the under-20 title.
Superb catch and score by Jake Morris for @TipperaryGAA pic.twitter.com/lW7Q2mXMFa
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 24, 2019
Spot the ball. Goal-mouth action from the senior camogie championship match V Drom & Inch
The camogie club were thrilled with the news during the week that Foley’s Inver on Gortlandroe had kindly sponsored us €1,000 which will be spent on equipment and promoting and encouraging girls to participate in the sport. Their generosity will make it a lot easier for us to keep girls involved in the sport for longer and will have a hugely positive benefit on the local economy.
Our seniors were heavily defeated by Drom and Inch in the senior championship during the week but all is not lost because if they beat Cashel Camogie Club on Friday evening in Cashel they will make the knock out stages.
Senior camogie management Michael McNamara, Conor Ryan and Cyril Griffin watch as the action unfolds
Sarah Kennedy clears her lines against Drom & Inch
Fr. Tom Seymour (Source www.rip.ie)
We were all deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of our dear friend Fr. Tom Seymour. A native of Portroe, Fr. Tom was stationed in Nenagh for a long number of years and was a regular visitor to MacDonagh Park where he played cards every week in clubhouse. Fr. Tom became a confidant, friend and advisor to so many in the club and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
We extend our sympathies to his brothers Denis and John (Jack), sisters-in-law Norah and Anna, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop Fintan Monahan, priests and religious in Killaloe Diocese, relatives, friends and parishioners of the various parishes that he administered.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Barry Heffernan, Michael Cleary and the Liam MacCarthy Cup
On Wednesday, just three days after performing heroics in the All-Ireland final, Barry Heffernan took time out of his busy schedule to visit all the young boys and girls at the Cúl Camp in MacDonagh Park and happily posed for photographs, answered questions as well as joining in in a chant of “Tipp, Tipp, Tipp…”.
We wish to thank Tipperary Coaching and Games officers Paudie Malone, Dinny Maher and all the coaches at the camp for their hard work during the week and of course the young boys and girls for their excellent behaviour. To see photographs from Barry’s visit please click here.
The under-6 boys played a blitz in Newport on Saturday. Ourselves, Ballina, Newport, Silvermines and Murroe-Boher all took part. Thanks to Newport for hosting us. Thanks also to all the parents who travelled after a busy week at the Cúl Camp.
Club chairman Enda Costello, Mick Burns and players from Doon and Nenagh
The club played Doon recently in the President’s Cup, a tournament to honour all our club presidents and we were delighted to welcome Ger Gavin, Jimmy Morris and five time All-Ireland medal winner Mick Burns to the club on the night. It was fantastic to see the reaction of the players from both sides when they realised they were standing in the presence of greatness as they realised Mick had achieved so much in the game. Thanks to all who made this such a wonderful success.
Tipperary and Nenagh legend Mick Burns with Ben Walshe
The boys and girls at the Cúl Camp with Barry Heffernan and the Liam MacCarthy Cup
We had a brilliant week this week as the club hosted the Cúl Camp summer camp and we were thrilled and honoured to welcome a host of special guests including All-Ireland champion Barry Heffernan along with the Liam MacCarthy Cup as well as County Board chairman John Devane. We wish to thank Paudie Malone and Dinny Maher from Tipperary Games and Coaching, the coaches and volunteers for all their hard work and making the week a massive success.
Scott O’ Brien gathers possession against Inane Rovers in the North junior football championship in 2018
One of players, Scott O’Brien, recently departed these shores to head across the pond to the USA, more specifically to Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois on a golf scholarship where he will study Business Management. Scott has been a fine goalkeeper in hurling and forward in Gaelic football over the years and we wish him all the best in his studies and golf career.
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Barry Heffernan gets a hero's welcome at @nenagheireog cul camp today! Thanks to Barry for taking time out of his day to talk to all the children, sign autographs and take pics with the cup. UP TIPP🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦@NenaghGuardian @TippSupporters @TipperaryGAA @BrophShane @TippFM pic.twitter.com/eyhAqaqL71
— Paudie Malone GDA (@GdaNorthTipp) August 21, 2019
Noreen Ryan Kelly on duty against Drom & Inch
Jake and Barry with family and friends at full time
There’s no doubt that the weekend belongs to cousins Barry Heffernan and Jake Morris who captured Celtic Crosses for themselves as Tipperary defeated Kilkenny, 3-25 to 0-20, in the All-Ireland senior hurling final. Barry followed in the footsteps of his uncle John by starring in the full-back line and so impressive was his performance that he was nominated for the Sunday Game man of the match accolade. Indeed Barry was instrumental in John O’Dwyer’s goal as he played an impressive ball into space for Seamus Callanan to run onto. Jake was introduced as a 60th minute substitute and fired over an impressive point.
We also wish to commiserate with both Grace O’Brien and Sarah Quigley as the Tipperary senior and intermediate camógs lost their All-Ireland semi-final clashes at the weekend. Unfortunately Grace was ruled out of the game due to concussion and we wish her well in her recovery.
Best of luck to Conor McCarthy, Jake Morris and the Tipperary under-20 hurlers in their All-Ireland final clash with Cork next weekend.
Great vision by @TipperaryGAA to score this goal, converted by John O'Dwyer. pic.twitter.com/xDYkkC3Js6
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 18, 2019
Don't miss a moment from today's final as @TipperaryGAA became 2019 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Champions! Watch the highlights on GAANOW! https://t.co/qppiV2xhVh pic.twitter.com/g2I5C9Okxt
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 18, 2019
Congratulations to clubs legends John Heffernan, Mick Burns and Conor O’Donovan who were honoured at the GPA lunch in Croke Park on Saturday.
Three Nenagh Eire Og legends pictured at today’s GPA hurling legends lunch in Croke Park👌 pic.twitter.com/WvUbhdFv44
— Nenagh Éire Óg (@nenagheireog) August 17, 2019
Barry Heffernan rises highest against Upperchurch Drombane in the opening round match last April ©Martin Ryan
Our senior hurlers will play their second match of the county championship on Sunday, September 1st, at 1pm in The Ragg against Loughmore Castleiney. In their opening match, played on April 7th, the lads overcame the challenge of Upperchurch Drombane 2-21 to 1-15.
Best of luck to our junior-A hurlers as they look to capture the North Tipperary title next Sunday against Toomevara. This game is on at 15:30 in Templederry.
Cian O’Farrell battles for possession with Jamie Cottrell in support
Our minor hurlers had a fine win over Ballina in Portroe on Wednesday evening last on a 3-18 to 1-8 scoreline. The Nenagh goals came from Seán Phelan (2) and Cian Griffin. The lads are now looking forward to the North semi-final, details of this fixture have yet to be finalised.
Aaron McLoughlin uses his opponent to shelter from the heavy rain in Portroe
Our under-8s, along with Dúrlas Óg, in the pre-match parade
Our under-8 boys welcomed Dúrlas Óg to MacDonagh Park on Saturday morning for a blitz. Both clubs had three teams and there was great skill on show. The boys warmed-up to the sound of Slievenamon and The Galtee Mountain Boy before parading around the field and standing to attention for Amhrán na bhFiain. After the game both teams practised chanting for the game tomorrow. Thanks to all the parents for providing food for everyone. The cocktail sausages went down a treat. There will be no training this coming week with the Cúl Camp taking place.
Under-12
Our under-12s travelled to Kilmacud Crokes for a tournament on Saturday morning and had a great day out.
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 luck dip winners were:
Eva & Jill Moynihan
Joe Slattery, Ballygraigue Road
Maurice Leamy, Capparoe
Jack Long, 11 Hawthorns
Joe Slattery, Ballygraigue Road
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Sports psychologist, Bartley Ryan, observes his minor hurlers in action against Ballina
Barry and Jake in front of the Hogan Stand
Barry Heffernan of @nenagheireog was my man of the match. Sensational display.
— Shane Stapleton (@ShaneSaint) August 18, 2019
With so many Tipperary fans planning their trip to the capital for All-Ireland final weekend we are asking you all to include our main club sponsor, Rody Bolands, in your itinerary. With so many links to the town, this pub is the ideal watering spot for all supporters of the Blues. Why not wear your club gear to let them know you’re there?
Jake Morris. Copyright www.sportsfocus.ie
Next weekend is going to be a very proud few days for our club as four of our players are going to be in All-Ireland action.
Firstly, we wish Grace O’Brien and the Tipperary senior camógs the very best of luck in their All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. This game takes place on Saturday in the Gaelic Grounds at 5:30pm. Sarah Quigley and the Tipperary intermediates play Galway in Cratloe at 2pm on the same day in their All-Ireland semi-final.
We also extend our best wishes to Jake Morris, Barry Heffernan and the Tipperary senior hurlers as they seek to regain the All-Ireland title, last won in 2016, with Brian Cody’s Kilkenny standing in their way.
