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Nenagh CBS Are the Dr. Harty Cup Champions 2026
Daniel Quinn, James Heffernan, Emmet Jones, Éanna Tucker, Conor Hodgins & Billy O’Brien
Massive congratulations to Nenagh CBS on a fantastic TUS Dr Harty Cup final victory in Ennis on Saturday, overcoming St Flannan’s College by 0-20 to 0-18 in a thrilling contest at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in front of 6,909 supporters. It was a historic achievement as the North Tipperary school claimed their second Harty title just two years after their first, battling back from five points down with captain and man-of-the-match Eoghan Doughan leading the charge with 0-12 and lifting the cup after a fierce tussle. It was a proud day also for our GAA club with six of our own involved in the panel — Daniel Quinn, James Heffernan, Emmet Jones, Éanna Tucker, Conor Hodgins and Billy O’Brien — all playing their part in a memorable win that delivered the county’s 20th Harty title and a fourth in a row for Tipperary schools.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
As the 2026 season moves into action, we extend a sincere thank you to all our club sponsors.
Our main club sponsor, Specsavers Nenagh, continues to play a central role in our growth and development both on and off the field. A Sportsman’s Dream and Albany remain valued supporters of our juvenile academy and schools’ programs, while the EBS once again backs our Eire Ogres initiative.
In recent times, McDonald’s has come on board to support our Easter & Summer Camps, and our newly launched Emerging Talent Programme is proudly sponsored by O’Riordan’s SuperValu Nenagh.
From supporting our youngest players taking their first steps in the club to our adult teams, the club is deeply grateful for your continued partnerships. We encourage all members and supporters of Nenagh Eire Og to support our local sponsors in return.
Tipperary – Well done Josh
Josh Keller in action
Congratulations to the Tipperary senior hurling team who defeated Offaly in round two of the National Hurling League on Sunday, 5-24 1-19. Our own Josh Keller scored two points in the win. They now face Cork in round three this Saturday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 7:30pm.
Jake is the GAA Player of the Week
Jake Morris has been named GAA.ie Hurler of the Week following an outstanding showing in Tipperary’s win over Galway last week, edging out strong competition in the public vote.
The dynamic Premier forward topped the poll on the GAA’s official Instagram platform with 2,472 votes, finishing narrowly ahead of Cork’s William Buckley on 2,421, while Clare goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan placed third with 1,055 votes.
Morris underlined his growing influence with a commanding performance in attack against Galway, leading by example on a difficult night for hurling. In a contest decided by the smallest of margins, he struck five points from play, consistently won possession under pressure and added 0-3 from placed balls, providing the cutting edge Tipperary needed when it mattered most.
Tipperary Camogie
Nenagh Éire Óg camogie players were once again in action at county level over the weekend. Lily Morris represented Tipperary on the Under-17 team on Saturday the 31st in Craughwell against Galway. Grace Cleary and Carly Walsh lined out with the Tipperary Minor team against Cork on 1st February.
Both teams recorded excellent victories and we are very proud of all three players and their achievements.
Emerging Talent Program – Launch
On Thursday night in the Abbey Court Hotel & Leisure Centre Nenagh Éire Óg launched the Emerging Talent Program. This initiative is proudly sponsored by SuperValu Nenagh – O’ Riordan’s
Senior club Chairperson Tom Boland opened the night. We then welcomed player development expert Darragh Droog who gave an excellent presentation to the boys and their families.
Presentation of medals were then made to the Under 13A county football plate winners. This was the first year of this competition and a real feather in the caps of the Nenagh under-13 boys to bring the trophy home. The team was captained by James Hynes. Darragh Droog was on hand to make the presentations to the boys.
The juvenile section winners of the St Stephens Day road hurling competition were also presented with their prize by the organiser Shane Hennessy.
To close, the boys from the under-16, under-14 & under-12 groups received news that they will be presented with jerseys, shorts and socks as part of the Emerging Talent Program program. The Program will continue over the coming weeks where we will have guests of honour invited in to mentor the boys across the various groups.
We wish to thank Cathal Farrell, Shane Henessy, Tom Gleeson and the coaching group for their work on this program. Thanks to Darragh Droog for the fantastic presentation. Thanks to SuperValu Nenagh – O’Riordans for their generous sponsorship of this program. Thanks to the Abbey Court Nenagh for the use of the ballroom for the evening.
Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile Club is delighted to announce our Annual Table Quiz Night taking place on Friday, February 13th in Figgerty’s at 9pm.
This fun and social event is a great opportunity for members, families and friends of the club to come together for an enjoyable evening while supporting the development of our juvenile teams. Tables of four are €40 and all proceeds from the night will go directly towards funding equipment, training and activities for our young players. We encourage everyone in the community to come along, test their knowledge and help us continue to grow and strengthen juvenile hurling in Nenagh.
Lotto
There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:
Roger Coffey, Rathnaleen.
Ellen Hayden, Monaree.
Sean Murray, c/o The Quill
The club Lotto can be played here.
PENALTY DRAMA! O’DONOVAN’S FINAL-PUCK DAGGER BREAKS BIBS
Forget Croke Park, forget Championship Sunday — this was Astro Park under lights, and it delivered drama, controversy and a last-puck sting in the tail.
An epic 40-minute social hurling slugfest unfolded on Wednesday night as the four-man Bibs outfit of Mick Hutchinson, Conor Hayes, Jamie Kennedy and Eamon Moylan took on the numerical advantage of the five-strong Non-Bibs — John Phelan, Martin Hogan, Martin Gleeson, Ger Ryan and Conor O’Donovan.
Played over four ferocious 10-minute quarters, the early exchanges belonged to the Non-Bibs, who flew out of the traps and hit the Bibs with a 3-0 sucker punch by the first break. The Bibs, shell-shocked but unbowed, finally found their range in the second quarter, rattling the net three times, but the Non-Bibs kept their noses in front and went in 5-3 up at the turn.
Then came the fireworks.
The third quarter saw the Bibs crank up the tempo, throwing everything at the extra man. Goals flew in at both ends in a frantic spell — five for the Bibs, four for the Non-Bibs — leaving the Non-Bibs hanging on by their fingertips at 9-8 heading into the final stretch.
The intensity went through the roof in the last quarter. Tackles tightened, legs burned, and the Bibs clawed their way back to 10-10, sniffing a heroic draw against the odds. But just when the Bibs thought they’d survived, disaster struck.
With the very last puck of the game, up stepped Conor O’Donovan, cool as you like, to bury a penalty winner, beating Mick Hutchinson despite a heroic effort between the posts. Cue scenes.
Final score: Non-Bibs 11, Bibs 10.
In a rare stat-man’s dream, every single player hit the scoresheet. Ger Ryan led the Non-Bibs charge with four goals, backed up by John Phelan’s three, Martin Hogan’s two, and one apiece from Martin Gleeson and the ice-cold O’Donovan. For the Bibs, Mick Hutchinson led by example with four, Conor Hayes chipped in three, Jamie Kennedy bagged two and Eamon Moylan added one.
The night wrapped up not with analysis or recriminations, but with a full-throated rendition of “Happy Birthday” for John Phelan as he marked a milestone birthday — proof that even in defeat or victory, social hurling still knows how to finish in style.
Same time, same place next Wednesday at 8pm — and if this one is anything to go by, you’d want to be there early.
