Co Senior League
We were defeated by Thurles Sarsfields in Round 2 of the Co SHL on Sunday last on a scoreline of 2-29 to 2-18, Ben West and Cian Crowley getting the Nenagh goals.
We are due to play Drom and Inch in Round 3 on weekend of 16th/17th April – this game will be played in MacDonagh Park.
Co Championship Draws
The draws for the 2023 Co Championships were made on Monday and Nenagh Éire Óg are in Group One of the Co SHC with Drom and Inch, JK Brackens and Mullinahone.
All four groups in the SHC are outlined below.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 25 & 26.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Caitriona Gardiner, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim
- Belinda Murphy, Ormond Keep
- Billy Flannery, Millview
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €6,400 and the draw will take place on Tuesday 11th April.
As the lotto continues into 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Condolences
We extend our sympathies to the McKeon family, Dublin on the recent passing of Vincent (Vinnie) McKeon.
Vinnie hurled in his juvenile years with Nenagh Éire Óg and was full back on the U16 team that won North and County hurling titles in 1979.
May Vinnie rest in peace.
Membership
All membership for 2023 should have been paid by the end of March. If you have not already done so please pay this membership ASAP.
For insurance purposes all players must have their membership paid.
Please note that those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann. Any queries on membership please contact Enda Long at 087 221 3954.
Clothing Bank
Reminder that if you are doing a Spring clean over the Easter holidays, our club clothing bank, situated inside the gates of MacDonaghPark, will take bags of clothes, sheets, towels etc. Details below of what you can and cannot put into the clothing bank.
All funds raised from the bank go towards the running of McDonagh Park.
JUVENILE NEWS
Éire Ógres
Éire Ógres are back on Saturday April 22nd, please spread the word in schools, after school, creches, to neighbours, friends and family. Looking to get our biggest number of Little Ógres Stars enrolled & having loads of fun over the 4 weeks.
Easter Camp
With up to 180 children attending our Easter Camp this week it promises to be a great few days for all.
The camp started today, Tues 4th April and will finish on Thursday.
Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy
The 2023 Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy proudly sponsored by Albany Home Decor Nenagh & A Sportsmans Dream is underway and welcoming new boys to join in and give hurling and football a try. Contact club social media with any queries.
U13 Football
North quarter final matches are upon us with the three U13 teams playing their quarter final games Monday and Tuesday this week. Well done to the three groups who all won their quarter final games and now progress to the semi finals of this competition.
The A panel defeated Kiladangan on Monday night with the C and D groups coming away with wins against Borrisileigh and Kilruane on Tuesday evening.
Congratulations to the boys from the Éire Óg U13 teams who were put forward for Cumman na mBunscoil football trials by their schools to represent Tipperary at half time in the upcoming Tipperary v Waterford match. Representing CBS Nenagh was Adam Quiqley, representing Lissenhall NS was Robbie O’Brien and representing Gaelscoil Nenagh was Ronan Quinn. Special congratulations to Ronan Quinn of Gaelscoil Nenagh who was selected for the final 11 and will play at half time in the Tipperary v Waterford game on Easter Sunday in Semple Stadium.
Ronan Quinn who will play for Tipperary in the Primary Game at half time in the Tipperary/Waterford Munster Championship game on Sunday next.
Under 15
Best of luck to the boys and the management team in the Hurling Féile on Saturday in Clonoulty.
Upcoming football fixture is on April 13th when we play Toomevara.
CAMOGIE NEWS
Under 10
Best of luck to the girls starting their season with a blitz Wednesday evening in Borrisoleigh.
Training continues Monday at 6pm.
Under 12
We had a busy week playing our first games of the season. On Wednesday we hosted Silvermines for a challenge game and Saturday we played the county blitz in Borrisoleigh.
We played against Thurles, Borrisoleigh, Ballina and Silvermines in some terrible conditions.
The girls played very well against the Silvermines and showed great heart and determination in all four games. Well done to all, training continues Wednesday at 6pm.
Under 12 group who played Silvermines last Wed evening.
Under 14
We had a good weekend winning two of two games.
First up on Saturday evening Team 2 hosted Rockwell Rovers. The girls went straight at it from the start, knocking in 6-1 in the first half. Playing against the wind in the second half and with one player less, the remaining girls put in the hard work to see us home leaving the final scoreboard Nenagh Éire Óg 8-3 Rockwell Rovers 1-4. Captain for the day was Brooke McCarthy.
On Sunday evening, our first team played a strong Shannon Rovers team in MacDonagh Park. Much like the second team, the girls attacked straight from the start. A hattrick from Lauren Grace meant we went in 4-3 to 0-3 up. Rovers got their game going in the second half and staged a great comeback, narrowing the gap to 2 points, but some fine points from Grace Cleary saw us home with the final score Nenagh Éire Óg 5-5 Shannon Rovers 3-6. Well done to both teams. Training continues Monday and Thursday 7-8pm.
Under 16
The U16 girls hosted Toomevara in MacDonagh Park on Tuesday evening in the first game of the League. The girls ran out winners on a scoreline of 3 – 8 to 0 – 1 – well done girls.
Senior
We hosted Annacarty Sunday in Nenagh in the league. We fielded a very young team and great credit must go to our players who worked very hard throughout. Unfortunately Annacarty proved too strong, running out clear winners.
Our next match is away to Silvermines next Friday at 6:30pm.
Our senior girls in action against Annacarthy last Sunday in MacDonagh Park.
Tipperary Primary Games
Congratulations to Nenagh Éire Ógs own Sailí Ní Chonchúir who has been selected on the Tipperary Primary Games Team representing Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan. Amazing Achievement Sailí and well-deserved!
Sailí O’Connor who will line out for Tipperary in the Primary Game
Ger McCarthy RIP
All in Nenagh Éire Óg were truly shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Ger McCarthy at the weekend.
Ger was a lifelong and passionate supporter of Nenagh Éire Óg – he hurled with the club in his younger years, notably winning North and County U16 titles in 1979. Over the past number of years Ger got involved as mentor and manager with both juvenile and adult teams, successes here included guiding the U16s in 2017 and Juniors in 2021 to North hurling titles. He also had the role of Registrar with the Juvenile Committee for a number of years and was a tireless worker on that Committee for many years. Ger was especially proud when son Conor won U20 Munster and All Ireland titles with Tipperary in 2019 and this year when he was called up to the Tipperary senior panel. A minutes silence was observed before the League semi final last Saturday evening in Ger’s memory.
Above – Ger with 2017 U16 North Final winning group.
Below(left) – Ger (Manager) with Junior mentors following the North win in 2021 and (right) 3 proud fathers with their sons following the North senior final win in 2022.
Players, club officials and supporters all gathered to provide a Gurad of Honour following Ger’s funeral mass on Tuesday – the large crowd in attendance was a fitting testament to the popularity of Ger and the respect all in the club had for him. We in Nenagh Éire Óg have undoubtedly lost a great clubman and Ger’s passion and enthusiasm for the club will be sadly missed by all.
To his wife Annette, daughter Laura, son Conor, father Jimmy, sisters, brother and the extended McCarthy and Moloney families we offer our deepest sympathies.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Ger with Shane Connolly during one of the Juvenile Club’s Clothes recycling fundraisers.
Co Senior League
We are due to play Thurles Sarsfields in Round 2 of the Co Senior Hurling League next weekend – this game will take place on Thurles Sarsfields pitch in Killinan on Sunday 2nd April at 2pm.
Junior Football
The Junior A Football Championship game against Kilruane MacDonaghs was postponed last weekend – no refixture to date.
Lotto
Last Monday night’s lotto draw was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Ger McCarthy.
The draw took place on Wed night, 29th March, results below:
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 10 & 29.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Conor McCarthy, Hawthorns
- Amy Prendiville, St Conlons Rd
- Shauna O’Connell, Youghal, Cork
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €6,300 and the draw will take place on Monday 3rd April.
As the lotto continues into 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Membership
All membership for 2023 must be paid by the end of this week – this can be paid through Foireann.ie. If you are already set up on Foireann simply login and select and pay your membership type here. If you do not have an account, go to Foireann.ie and choose the New User – Register Option. Once you have set up an account your membership can then be paid here. Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available.
For insurance purposes all players must have their membership paid. With games now started, we are asking that all players, both adult and juvenile, pay their membership ASAP.
Please note that those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann. Any queries on membership please contact Enda Long at 087 221 3954.
Condolences
We extend our sympathies to the Griffin family, St Conlons Road on the passing of Ann Griffin and to the O’Connor family, Benedine on the passing of Joseph Coleman O’Connor. May they rest in peace
Defibs for Life, Nenagh
A new community group in Nenagh, Defibs for Life, are launching their new defibrillator group in April. This launch will take place in the Abbey Court Hotel on 13th April at 8pm.
This group is being set up to provide life saving defibrillators in Nenagh and the surrounding areas. So help spread the word and come along on the night and hear all about their plans and how you can help.
JUVENILE NEWS
Éire Ógres
Éire Ógres are back on Saturday April 22nd, please spread the word in schools, after school, creches, to neighbours, friends and family. Looking to get our biggest number of Little Ógres Stars enrolled & having loads of fun over the 4 weeks.
Easter Camp
Nenagh Éire Óg are running an Easter Gaelic Games Camp, this is open to boys and girls up to 12 years and takes place on April 4th, 5th & 6th from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €40 per child, please contact Niall at 087 4086439 for further information or to book.
Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy
The 2023 Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy proudly sponsored by Albany Home Decor Nenagh & A Sportsman’s Dream is underway and we welcome new boys to join in and give hurling and football a try. Contact club social media with any queries.
U13 Football
The U13 C & D panels both played on Tuesday night and both came away with wins- the C team defeated Ballinahinch while the D team won out against Silvermines. Well done to both groups.
Under 15 Football
Upcoming fixtures for Under 15 football, we play Silvermines on March 30th at 6:15pm in Dolla and on April 13th we play Toomevara at 6:30pm in Nenagh
CAMOGIE NEWS
Under 10
Training was cancelled last Monday evening due to the closure of MacDonagh Park as a mark of respect to the late Ger McCarthy – U10 training resumes next Monday 03rd at 6pm.
Under 12
Training Wednesday 29th at 6pm.
Under 14
Both our u14 teams have home games next weekend. Team 2 welcome Rockwell Rovers to MacDonagh Park on Saturday evening, while Team 1 play Shannon Rovers on Sunday.
Training will continue Thursday at 6pm.
Under 16
Training Wednesday at 7pm & Sunday at 10am.
Senior
Our next match in the league is at home to Annacarty next weekend. Details to be confirmed.
Training continues on Wednesday & Friday.
Tipperary Senior
The Tipperary Senior camogie team were beaten by currrent All Ireland Champions – Kilkenny last Saturday by 1 point in injury time on a score line of Galway 0-14 Tipperary 0-13 and therefore were unlucky not to qualify for a place in the League Final in April.
Grace O’Brien played Corner Forward and scored 2 points from play.
Tipperary Junior
The Tipperary Junior team had a good win over Wexford over the weekend in the Very League on a score line of Tipperary 1-15 to Wexford 2.08. Rachel Maher played full back.
The final group match for this team is away to Galway on April 8th .
Co Senior Hurling League
The Co Senior Hurling League started last weekend – we were defeated by JK Brackens in Round One on Friday last on a scoreline of 2 – 17 to 1 – 6 with Philip Hickey getting the first half goal.
Round Two is away to Thurles Sarsfields on the weekend of 1st/2nd April.
Junior Football
The Junior A Football Championship is due to start next Sunday, 26th March – we play Kilruane MacDonaghs in Round One with this game at 12pm in Cloughjordan – Roscrea are the other team in our group.
Membership
All membership for 2023 must be paid by the end of March – this can be paid through Foireann.ie. If you are already set up on Foireann simply login and select and pay your membership type here. If you do not have an account, go to Foireann.ie and choose the New User – Register Option. Once you have set up an account your membership can then be paid here. Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available.
For insurance purposes all players must have their membership paid. With games now started, we are asking that all players, both adult and juvenile, pay their membership ASAP.
Please note that those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann. Any queries on membership please contact Enda Long at 087 221 3954.
Tipperary Minors
Wishing Jake Houlihan & the Tipperary minors the best of luck in their first round game v Clare – this game is on Tuesday, 21st March, at 7pm in Wolfe Tones GAA, Shannon.
Defibs for Life, Nenagh
A new community group in Nenagh, Defibs for Life, are launching their new defibrillator group in April. This launch will take place in the Abbey Court Hotel on 13th April at 8pm.
This group is being set up to provide life saving defibrillators in Nenagh and the surrounding areas. So help spread the word and come along on the night and hear all about their plans and how you can help.
North Leagues and Championships
The North Board have outlined the start dates for their hurling leagues and championships as follows:
- North Junior A League – 19th May
- North Junior A Championship – 7th July
- North Junior B League – 6th May
- North Junior B Championship – 17th June
The U19 Championships will provisionally start at the end of June – this date will depend on Tipperary’s progression in the Minor Championship.
Club Members Whatsapp Groups
If you are not already on our club members whatsapp group and would like to be added, please contact 086 085 5165 or 087 1336024 with your details and you will be included. All club activities, fixtures etc are communicated to club members through this Whatsapp group.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 10 & 26.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Niall O’Kennedy, Church Rd
- Paddy Cooney, Palmerstown, Dublin
- Phil Keane, c/o Rohans
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €6,200 and the draw will take place on Monday 27th March.
As the lotto continues into 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
JUVENILE NEWS
Éire Ógres
Éire Ógres are back on Saturday April 22nd, please spread the word in schools, after school, creches, to neighbours, friends and family. Looking to get our biggest number of Little Ógres Stars enrolled & having loads of fun over the 4 weeks.
Easter Camp
Nenagh Éire Óg are running an Easter Gaelic Games Camp, this is open to boys and girls up to 12 years and takes place on April 4th, 5th & 6th from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €40 per child, please contact Niall at 087 4086439 for further information or to book.
Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy
The 2023 Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy proudly sponsored by Albany Home Decor Nenagh & A Sportsman’s Dream is underway and we welcome new boys to join in and give hurling and football a try. Contact club social media with any queries.
Under 13 Football
The Under 13A, C & D panels were all out in football league action last weekend against Newport, the C team had a well fought win with the A & D teams both losing out to stronger opposition.
Under 15 Football
Upcoming fixtures for Under 15 football, we play Silvermines on March 30th 6:15pm in Dolla and on April 13th we play Toomevara at 6:30pm in Nenagh
CAMOGIE NEWS
Senior
We played our first match of the year on St Patrick’s day in Nenagh against Knockavilla in the league.
It was a keenly contested affair with some excellent camogie played by both teams. Nenagh had a good lead at half time, but Knockavilla came back strongly and took the lead with time almost up, Nenagh scored a late point to get a deserved draw.
Great credit is due to both teams. We have a bye next weekend and our next match is away to Annacarty.
Under 14
There was contrasting fortunes for our U14 teams this week:
U14 – 2nd Team
Our second team travelled to play Holycross away on Sunday afternoon. Some fine play throughout the team saw our girls come away with an 8 point win, thanks to some fine scoring from Aisling Ryan in particular. Final score 7-6 to 5-4.
Under 14 group
U14 – 1st Team
Later that evening, our first team played Slieve Feilim in their U14 A Round 2 game. We matched them toe-to-toe in the first half, but came in at the break 2-4 to 1-2 down.
The girls fought hard in the second half, but could not register the scores. The strength of the Slieve Feilim girls showed in the latter stages and they pulled away to make the final score 3-7 to 1-3.
Training for all U14’s continues Monday 6-7pm and Thursday 7-8pm.
Under 14 Captain Eleanor Boland before the game on Sunday last
Under 16
Our U16’s got off to a winning start with a hard-fought win over Newport in the first game of our U16B League with the final score 2-4 to 2-2.
Training continues Wednesday evening 7pm and Sunday morning 10am.
Tipperary
Tipperary beat Clare 1-20 to 0-07 in Round 4 of the Very National League, with Grace O’Brien scoring a point from play in the first half of the match. Next is an away game next Saturday against All Ireland Champions Kilkenny.
Grace O’Brien in action against Clare at the weekend
Medal Presentation
The medal presentation for the victorious teams of 2022 was held last Friday night in the Hi B where the North senior hurling champions and U19 footballers received their medals.
A presentation was also made to the senior management group on the night. Thanks to Martin Morris and all in the Hi B for facilitating this great night.
U19 Footballers and Senior Hurlers with their management teams
Above – Senior management group Johnny Kelly, Timmy Dalton, Noel Maloney and Seamus Cleary. Below – Noel Maloney (manager), Barry Heffernan (captain) and Conor Ryan (vice-Captain) with Club President Jimmy Morris.
Above – Filip and Adrian McIntyre with the senior and U19 winning cups and below – Maloney & Heffernan brothers with Jake and Jimmy Morris.
Co Senior League
The seniors have their first competitive game of the year next weekend with the start of the Co senior hurling league. Our first game is against JK Brackens – this game will take place on Friday morning next, 17th March, at 10.30am in MacDonagh Park.
Tipperary
Well done to Jake Morris on his Man of the Match performance in Tipp’s win over Waterford last weekend.
Jake scored a hat trick with his goals coming at crucial times in the game and he received the TG4 Man of the Match award for his fine performance. On the night when tributes were paid to the late Mick Burns and a minute’s silence was observed in his memory, it was fitting that Jake came away with this award.
A link to the Man of the Match presentation below and interviews with Jake and Noel McGrath.
Jake Morris, hat-trick hero, and Noel McGrath ó Thiobraid Árann tar éis an bhua ar Phort Láirge.@TipperaryGAA @GAA_BEO @AllianzIreland
#AllianzLeagues #GAABEO #GAA #TIPvWAT pic.twitter.com/8BH8DAedPD— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) March 11, 2023
Nenagh Ormond
All in Nenagh Éire Óg send best wishes to Nenagh Ormond in their Munster Senior Challenge Cup Final on Thursday next against Young Munster in Thomond Park.
Junior Football
The Junior A Football Championship is now due to start on Sunday 26th March – we are due to play Kilruane MacDonaghs in Round 1 with Roscrea the other team in our group. Fixture details to follow next week.
North Leagues and Championships
The North Board have outlined the start dates for their hurling leagues and championships as follows:
- North Junior A League – 19th May
- North Junior A Championship – 7th July
- North Junior B League – 6th May
- North Junior B Championship – 17th June
The U19 Championships will provisionally start at the end of June – this date will depend on Tipperary’s progression in the Minor Championship.
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
Club Members Whatsapp Groups
If you are not already on our club members whatsapp group and would like to be added, please contact 086 085 5165 or 087 1336024 with your details and you will be included. All club activities, fixtures etc are communicated to club members through this Whatsapp group.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 21 & 26.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Kevin Tucker, Richmond
- Aodhan Geaney, Yewston
- Shane Connolly, Five Alley
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €6,100 and the draw will take place on Monday 20th March.
As the lotto continues into 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
JUVENILE NEWS
Easter Camp
Nenagh Éire Óg are running an Easter Gaelic Games Camp, this is open to boys and girls up to 12 years and takes place on April 4th, 5th & 6th from 10am to 1pm. Cost is €40 per child, please contact Niall at 087 4086439 for further information or to book.
Éire Ógres
Éire Ógres are back on Saturday April 22nd, please spread the word in schools, after school, creches, to neighbours, friends and family. Looking to get our biggest number of Little Ógres Stars enrolled & having loads of fun over the 4 weeks.
Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy
The 2023 Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy proudly sponsored by Albany Home Decor Nenagh & A Sportsmans Dream is underway and we welcome new boys to join in and give hurling and football a try.
Contact club social media with any queries.
Under 13 Football
The u13 A & D panels got their 2023 football league underway last weekend when the boys played Ballina at home in both grades, the A’s had a win and the D’s lost narrowly. The A, C & D teams are out in action in Saturday March 18th v Newport in Newport at 2.30 and 3.30, all support welcome.
The U13 boys went over to Thurles on Saturday night last to support Jake and the Tipperary team, it was a terrific occasion for the boys, thanks to the coaches for organising.
Nenagh Éire Óg U13 group with Man of the Match, Jake Morris in Semple Stadium last Sat evening.
Congratulations to the Nenagh Eire Og U13 boys who were involved in the U13 rugby league final win v Shannon RFC at the weekend – Anluan, Harry, Robbie & Marcus.
CAMOGIE NEWS
Under 10
Training is back on the Club Astro at 6pm each Monday, new members are always welcome.
Under 14
Both of our under 14 teams began their respective championships with losses.
Our first team travelled to Boherlahan on Saturday where we came up against a very strong and skilful home side. Our girls battled all the way through but came away with a heavy defeat.
Team 2 made a very long trip to Ballylooby to play Brian Borus on Saturday evening. This is a young team who were facing much bigger opposition, but they didn’t take a backward step, blocking and tackling like demons. Borus were the stronger team however and took their scores well to run out easy winners.
Under 14 – Team 2 – Brian Boru Ballylooby
Both teams play next Sunday 19th. Team 2 are away to Holycross at 2pm, while Team 1 are at home to Slieve Felim at 5pm.
Training continues on Monday and Thursday 7-8pm.
Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Youth Academy for Girls and Boys
Under 16
Our U16 girls begin their county league campaign with a home game vs Newport on Saturday 18th at 11am. Training continues on Wednesday 7-8pm.
Senior
Our first match of the year is next Friday morning St Patrick’s day at home to Knockavilla in the league. Training next Wednesday.
Camogie Membership
Camogie membership is due to be paid by 17th March – details below of how to pay this through Foireann.
Contact Camogie Club Registrar, Caitriona Cleary at 086 815 5256 for any questions on membership.
Medal Presentation
Junior Football
The Junior A Football Championship, due to start next weekend, has been postponed for now. We are due to play Kilruane MacDonaghs in Round 1 with Roscrea the other team in our group.
Details of when this will now start will be decided by the North Board in the coming weeks.
Tipperary Minors
Well done to Jake Houlihan who was named on the Tipperary minor hurling panel for 2023 – this is a great achievement by Jake and we wish him and the Tipperary minors the very best of luck in the year ahead.
Co Senior Hurling League
We play JK Brackens in the first round of the Co Senior League on Friday 17th March at 10.30am in MacDonagh Park.
Come Dine With Me
A huge ‘Thank You’ to Martin, Ciarán, Marese and the staff of the Hi-B for hosting a hugely fun night on Friday night. With outstanding food and lots of laughter, everyone went home happy! As ever, we encourage everyone to support our sponsors please.
Tipperary Draw
Well done to Philip Kennedy, Dublin who won €300 in last Fri night’s Tipperary Draw. The next draw will take place on Fri 7th April.
Clothing Bank
Reminder that if you are doing a Spring clean, our club clothing bank will take bags of clothes, sheets, towels etc. Details below of what you can and cannot put into the clothing bank.
All funds raised from the bank go towards the running of McDonagh Park.
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
Club Members Whatsapp Groups
If you are not already on our club members whatsapp group and would like to be added, please contact 086 085 5165 or 087 1336024 with your details and you will be included. All club activities, fixtures etc are communicated to club members through this Whatsapp group.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 15, 26, 30 & 32.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Michael ‘Rabbit’ Ryan, c/o The 44
- Deirdre Flannery, Clonmel
- Séan Geaney, Yewston
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €6,000 and the draw will take place on Monday 13th March.
As the lotto continues into 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
JUVENILE NEWS
Easter Camp
Éire Ógres
Ógres camp begins Saturday April 22nd at the astro, we are very excited to meet all the kids, please share this far and wide with your friends, cousins, neighbours and family. Registration details below.
Juvenile Teams Training Times
Juvenile training is up and running again for most groups with the times and contact details for each group outlined below.
CAMOGIE NEWS
Camogie Training Times
Training times and contact details for each camogie group are outlined below.
Under 8 training will start in mid April TBC – contact Paul: 086 4692641.
Tipperary Seniors
Tipperary were beaten by Cork on Saturday last by 1-12 to 1-14. Grace O’Brien played corner forward and scored 3 points in the first half and a goal early in the second half. This is Tipperary’s first defeat of the League after beating both Galway and Dublin. Next up is a home game against Clare in 2 weeks time.
Grace O’Brien in action against Cork at the weekend.
Tipperary Juniors
Rachel Maher started for the Tipperary Junior Team as full back in the Very Ireland Division 2B match V Kilkenny. Kilkenny won 3-10 to 1-08. Next up for Rachel is a home game against Wexford on March 25th.
Rachel Maher in action against Kilkenny in the Division 2B game in the Ragg
Easter Camp coming up on April 4,5 & 6th @10-13:00 and Eire Ogres are starting back April 22nd 10am for 4 weeks
>> Full Details below and on Instagram<<
Camogie Membership
Camogie membership is due to be paid by 17th March – details below of how to pay this through Foireann.
Contact Camogie Club Registrar, Caitriona Cleary at 086 815 5256 for any questions on membership.
The Late Mick Burns RIP
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mick Burns last Wednesday evening. Mick was life President of Nenagh Éire Óg for the past number of years but it was his achievements on the hurling field that he is best known for.
Mick Burns is Nenagh Éire Óg’s most decorated player, winning a Minor All Ireland in 1955 and five Senior All Ireland medals between 1958 and 1965. In his years hurling with the Tipperary, Mick also won Munster, National League and Oireachtas titles as well as a Railway Cup representing Munster in 1963. But in his hometown of Nenagh it is the two North Senior titles he won in 1957 and 1964 with Nenagh Éire Óg that he is most fondly remembered. He captained the 1964 winning team and the iconic photograph of Mick being carried shoulder high holding the Frank McGrath Cup aloft is a lasting memory for all Nenagh Éire Óg supporters. At club level Mick also won North Minor and Junior titles in his earlier playing years. When his hurling days ended with Nenagh Éire Óg in the late 60s, Mick continued to be involved with the club as a selector to many teams throughout the 70s and 80s.
Mick remained a loyal supporter of Nenagh Éire Óg down through the years and there was no-one prouder in 1995 when the club won the Dan Breen for the first time, a win made extra special with son Ronan a member of the squad.
His lifetime of dedication to both Nenagh Éire Óg and Tipperary GAA was rewarded in later years when Mick was honoured by the Tipperary Co Board with a Laochra Gael award – a richly deserved award and a proud day for Mick and his family.
Right up to his passing, Mick’s interest in and love of club activities never waned and over the past few summers, as his health was failing, his family regularly brought him around the corner from his home in Monaree to watch teams training in MacDonagh Park. Mick loved these visits, as did all those who were fortunate to meet and chat with him.
Mick’s funeral took place on Saturday last with Nenagh Éire Óg providing a Guard of Honour from MacDonagh Park, through the streets of his beloved Nenagh, to St Mary’s of the Rosary Church. Mick’s former Tipperary colleagues and Co Board members joined the funeral cortege along the way – a fitting tribute to a Nenagh Éire Óg and Tipperary legend.
To his wife Pauline, sons Michael, Ronan and John, daughters Michelle and Ciara, his eight grandchildren and the extended Burns family we offer our deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Mick, you will be sadly missed by all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
A delighted Mick Burns pictured with grandnephews Mark & Brian Tuite and the Frank McGrath Cup following Nenagh Éire Óg’s North Final win last July.
Link below to great article in last week’s Examiner following the death of Mick Burns – lovely tributes paid to Mick by Nenagh Éire Óg’s Jimmy Minogue and Michael Cleary and Kilruane MacDonagh’s Len Gaynor.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41078900.html
L-R: Noel Murphy, Seán McLoughlin, Jimmy Doyle, Phil Hennessy, Liam Devaney, Martin “Musha” Maher with Mick Burns in front.
Come Dine With Me
Tipperary
Well done to Jake Morris and Conor McCarthy who both played in Tipperary’s 2-23 to 24 point win over Dublin in Croke Park last weekend.
Co Senior League
For the upcoming Co Senior League, Nenagh Éire Óg will play in Division 1, Group 1 – other teams in the group are JK Brackens, Kilruane MacDonaghs, Thurles Sarsfields, Drom & Inch and Toomevara. The first round game will be against JK Brackens on Friday 17th March at 11am in MacDonagh Park.
Junior Football
The North Junior Football will be starting in the coming weeks and we will be competing in the Junior A Championship. There are 2 groups of 3 and in our group will be Kilruane MacDonaghs and Roscrea – first round takes place on Sunday, 12th March, where we will play Kilruane in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh.
Further info on games in the Junior A Championship below:
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
Club Members Whatsapp Groups
If you are not already on our club members whatsapp group and would like to be added, please contact 086 085 5165 or 087 1336024 with your details and you will be included. All club activities, fixtures etc are communicated to club members through this Whatsapp group.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 7, 8, 10 & 28.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Michael Hallinan, Knockalton
- Linda Ryan, 51 St Joseph’s Park
- James Cullen, 1 St Joseph’s Park
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €5,900 and the draw will take place on Monday 6th March.
As the lotto starts again in 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Under 14 Inter Divisional Football
Under 15 Interdivisional Football
Easter Camp
The Club are running an Easter Gaelic Games Camp on April 4th, 5th & 6th, from 10am to 1pm.
This is open to boys and girls up to the age of 12 and costs €40 per child. To book or for further information contact Niall at 087 408 6439.
Éire Ógres
Éire Ógres are back on Saturday April 22nd, please spread the word in schools, after school, creches, to neighbours, friends and family. Looking to get our biggest number of Little Ógres Stars enrolled & having loads of fun over the 4 weeks.
Long Puck
Juvenile and Camogie long puck winners Éanna Tucker, Cian Ryan, Naoise Kelly and Carli Walsh receiving their medals from Barry Heffernan.
We had a very special GAA community morning on Saturday last in MacDonagh Park as the Long Puck competition in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation was held. Thanks to everyone who helped organise this event and to everyone who took part on the day. The following were the winners in the different categories:
Camogie: U12 Naoise Kelly & U14 Carli Walsh
Juvenile: U11 Donagh Farrell, U13 Cian Ryan & U15 Éanna Tucker
Adult: Killian Malone
Over 40: Cathal Farrell.
Well done to all our winners and special congratulations to father and son Cathal and Donagh Farrell who both won prizes in their categories.
A total of €570 was raised – this will be donated to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
Donagh Farrell with Barry Heffernan and Cathal Farrell with Jake Morris – both father and son won their long puck categories.
Some of the Over 40s (above) and adult contestants (below) competing in the Long Puck.
North Tipp Presentation Night
The North Tipp Presentation Night took place on Friday night last in Kilruane MacDonagh’s GAA Complex in Cloughjordan. Two Nenagh Éire Óg players were honoured with player of the year awards in 2022 with Jake Morris receiving the Senior Hurler award and Cian Carmody receiving the U19B Footballer award. On the night Club President, Jimmy Morris, accepted the award on behalf of grandson Jake while Cian Carmody was present to accept his award. 2022 senior captain, Barry Heffernan, was also present to collect the North senior medals won in 2022 – well done to all.
Barry Heffernan with the Frank McGrath Cup and Jimmy Morris and Cian Carmody with the senior hurler and U19 Footballer awards.
Come Dine With Me
Date for your Diary – The Club are holding a Come Dine with me on Friday 3rd March in the HiB. This is a One Club event with tickets available from the senior camogie and juvenile clubs. Tickets cost €30 and are limited so book yours now by texting 086 085 5165. Great night guaranteed – celebrity chef and more details to follow next week.
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
Club Members Whatsapp Groups
If you are not already on our club members whatsapp group and would like to be added, please contact 086 085 5165 or 087 1336024 with your details and you will be included. All club activities, fixtures etc are communicated to club members through this Whatsapp group.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 12, 16, 27 & 30.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Denis O’Shea, c/o Rohans
- Martin Morris, HiB
- Joe Kenneally, 14 Knights Crescent
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €5,800 and the draw will take place on Monday 27th February.
As the lotto starts again in 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Some of the juveniles who took part in the Long Puck
Easter Camp
The Club are running an Easter Gaelic Games Camp on April 4th, 5th & 6th, from 10am to 1pm.
This is open to boys and girls up to the age of 12 and costs €40 per child. To book or for further information contact Niall at 087 408 6439.
All Ireland Colleges Win
Croke Cup Quarter Final
MacDonagh Park was once again a busy place on Saturday when, following the Long Puck in the morning, the field hosted the All Ireland schools quarter final between St Kieran’s Kilkenny and St Raphaels from Loughrea. Once again thanks to everyone who helped out to ensure that all ran smoothly on the day – Kierans ran out winners to reach the semi final of the Croke Cup.
Sam, Mark and Cian O’Farrell who all took part in the Long Puck on Saturday last.
Long puck
Nenagh Éire Óg are running a long puck competition next Saturday, 18th February, at 10am in aid of the Dillon Quirke foundation. There will be Juvenile, Adult and a Camogie competition with €10 entry for adults, €5 for juveniles.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation’s aim is to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome and save lives by screening every GAA club player from the age of 12 upwards across Ireland so hopefully there will be a big turnout on the day for this very worthy cause.
Table Quiz
Winners of the Juvenile Table Quiz last Friday night in the Dapp Inn.
North Tipp Players of the year
Well done to Jake Morris who was named North Tipp senior hurler of the year and to Cian Carmody who was named U19B footballer of the year for 2022. Both will receive their awards at the North Tipp Presentation Night on Fri next in the Kilruane MacDonagh’s GAA Complex in Cloughjordan.
Come Dine With Me
Date for your Diary – Nenagh Éire Óg will hold a Come Dine With Me on Fri 3rd March in the HiB. Tickets cost €30 and are limited so book yours by texting 086 085 5165. Great night guaranteed – celebrity chef and more details to follow next week.
U14 North Tipp Football
Congratulations to the Nenagh Éire Óg boys Daniel Moylan, James Heffernan, Oisín Gleeson and Rhys Cottrell who all made the U14 North Tipperary Football panel this week. Best wishes to the boys and their team who are managed by Nenagh Éire Óg’s Rory O’Farrell.
National Clubs Draw
This is the last week to buy tickets for the National Clubs Draw. Tickets cost €10 and are available through the Juvenile, Camogie and Senior Clubs. Thanks to everyone for supporting this draw – Friday is the last day to purchase tickets.
Tipperary
Well done to Jake Morris who scored 1 – 2 in Tipperary’s win over Kilkenny in the National League game on Sunday last in Nowlan Park.
Jake scoring his goal against Kilkenny last weekend.
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 13 & 26.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Anthony Whyte, Springfort Meadows
- Michael Hackett, Bawn
- Mgt O’Neill, c/o Kevin Connolly
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €5,700 and the draw will take place on Monday 20th February.
As the lotto starts again in 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Tipperary Camogie Profile Picture
Tipperary Camogie updated their profile picture earlier in the week with a great picture of Nenagh Éire Óg’s Grace O’Brien. Tipperary Camogie have a new sponsor, Alpha Drives, and the picture was taken as part of this launch.
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
National Clubs Draw
Over the coming weeks the club will be selling tickets for the National Clubs Draw. Once again the top prize this year is a car with many other great prizes to be won. Tickets cost €10 and are available through the senior, camogie and juvenile clubs. All support for this draw is greatly appreciated.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 13, 15, 25 & 27.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Michael ‘Rabbit’ Ryan, 44 Bar
- Conor Malone, Knockalton
- Enda Long, Carrig Rua
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €5,600 and the draw will take place on Monday 13th February.
As the lotto starts again in 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Table Quiz
Long Puck
The club will hold a long puck competition on Sat 18th February in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation – more details on this next week.
Tipperary
Well done to Jake Morris and Conor McCarthy who were both selected on the Tipperary senior hurling panel for the National League. Jake was introduced as a second half sub in last Saturday’s win over Laois and scored 1 – 2. Tipp’s next game is against Kilkenny next Sunday in Nowlan Park.
Condolences
We extend our sympathies to the Darcy family and the Kilruane MacDonagh’s club on the sudden passing of Dan Darcy last weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Every Step Counts Challenge/Ireland Lights Up Walks
The Every Step Counts challenge and Ireland Lights Up Walks will continue to run over the coming weeks. You can take part in the Every Step Counts challenge by downloading the MyLife App and register under Nenagh Éire Óg. This challenge will run until 15th February so there’s still time to join and help us reach the target.
The club’s Ireland Lights Up walks are continuing with the walk on again this Thurs evening at 7pm from the Complex, please wear a Hi Vis. So join in both challenges and let’s get walking for 2023.
Membership
Membership rates remain the same as last year and are as follows:
Full Membership – €50
Student/OAP/Unemployed/Juvenile – €30
Family options are also available as follows:
Option 1 – One adult + multiple U18s – €80
Option 2 – Two adults + multiple U18s – €100
Thanks to all those who availed of our membership offers last year, your payment/membership details will now be updated on Foireann.
National Clubs Draw
Over the coming weeks the club will be selling tickets for the National Clubs Draw. Once again the top prize this year is a car with many other great prizes to be won. Tickets cost €10 and are available through the senior, camogie and juvenile clubs. All support for this draw is greatly appreciated.
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 7, 12, 26 & 28.
The 3 X €50 lucky dip winners this week are:
- Paddy Brennan, Church Rd
- John Mackey, Bawn
- Ann Kelly, Moanfin
Congrats to our winners.
Next week’s lotto Jackpot will be €5,500 and will take place on Tuesday 7th Feb.
As the lotto starts again in 2023, we thank everyone for continuing to support our lotto. If you have not yet joined the lotto or if your ticket has recently expired (check recent emails from Clubforce to check status of your ticket), please consider signing up again – it is our main fundraiser and contributes enormously to the day to day running of the club.
And the lotto can now be played in the following businesses in the town:
HI-B
JKC
CENTRA
THE 44 BAR
CLEARY’S DAYBREAK
ANDYS
So look out for our new lotto boxes in these places where you can buy your lotto tickets each week and they will be included in the next lotto draw.
Late Late Appearance
Hurley/Helmet Requests
Every Step Counts Challenge/Ireland Lights Up Walks
The Every Step Counts challenge and Ireland Lights Up Walks will continue to run over the coming weeks. You can take part in the Every Step Counts challenge by downloading the MyLife App and register under Nenagh Éire Óg. This challenge will run until 15th February so there’s still plenty of time to join and help us reach the target.
The club’s Ireland Lights Up walks are continuing with the walk on again this Thurs evening at 7pm from the Complex, please wear a Hi Vis. So join in both challenges and let’s get walking for 2023.
Code of Ethics, Conduct and Practice and Respect Documents
As training will recommence over the coming weeks for all groups, it is timely to remind all associated with the club of the two very important club documents which were re-launched in early December – the Code of Ethics, Conduct and Practice Document and the Respect Document – both of these documents are now available on our club website at the link below:
Welfare Policies | Nenagh Éire Óg (nenagheireog.com)
Munster Champions
Well done to St Mary’s Nenagh who defeated Coáiste an Piarsaigh, Glanmire in the Munster Senior B Schools Final on Sat last. Special mention to the Nenagh Éire Óg girls who were part of this panel.
Best of luck to St Marys in their All Ireland semi final next Saturday, 4th Feb, when they play Gorey CS.
St Mary’s group pictured after last Saturday’s game.