Sam O’Farrell is University of Galway Sports Person of the Year
University of Galway President Professor David Burn with Sam O’Farrell Image: Martina Regan Photography
Congratulations to Sam O’Farrell who was awarded the University of Galway Sports Person of the Year recently. Sam, who starred for the University in this year’s Fitzgibbon Cup, had a stellar year in 2025 captaining Tipperary to the All-Ireland under-20 title while also capturing the Liam McCarthy Cup with the seniors. Well done Sam from everyone in the club.
Tipperary
Congratulations to Éanna Tucker and the Tipperary minor hurlers who defeated Cork last Friday evening 2-17 to 0-16. The play Limerick next on April 30 in The Gaelic Grounds.
The Tipperary senior hurlers were beaten by Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship, their next game takes place against Waterford in Walsh Park on Sunday, with throw in at 4pm. Best of luck to club reps Jake Morris, Josh Keller and Sam O’Farrell.
Under-20 Football
Our under-20 footballers are playing their North final against Ballina shortly. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for details of this fixture. We wish the players and management the very best of luck and hope a good crowd will go and support the team.
Senior Hurling
Our senior hurlers play Kiladangan at 7:30pm on Friday evening in Puckane in the next round of the senior hurling league, best of luck lads.
Junior-A Hurling
Aodhán O’Connor gathers possession in the North junior-A league match against Kilruane MacDonaghs.
Commiserations to our junior-A hurlers who were defeated by Kilruane MacDonaghs on Saturday evening last in the North league, 2-19 to 1-12 with Darragh Walsh scoring our goal. The lads now play Borris-Ileigh on May 2 in Borrisoleigh.
Condolences
The club extends its sympathies to the families of Margaret Brereton, Teresa Hodgins and Murt Duggan ( Ballingarry) who passed away recently.
Lotto
There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:
- Kevin Flynn – online.
- Philip Kennedy – online.
- James Ryan – online.
Next weeks lotto jackpot is €5,600. If you would like to play our club lotto online you can do so here.
Juvenile News
Camogie News
Intermediate Camogie
Rachel Maher scores Nenagh’s goal against Holycross Ballycahill in the second half in MacDonagh Park.
Our intermediate camógs endured a tough evening against Holycross Ballycahill GAA in the intermediate league with the Mid women winning 5-14 to 1-5. To their credit, Nenagh never dropped the heads and kept going to the full-time whistle.
Former team mates, now rival managers
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- Michael Cleary who won an All-Ireland medal in 1991 faced his team mate and captain from that day, Declan Carr, in the intermediate camogie league on Friday evening last.
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- Michael’s team mate and captain from 1991, Declan Carr, was managing Holycross Ballycahill on Friday evening.
Club PRO Ella Carey, an influential, inspirational, invincible, irrepressible, indomitable and intrepid instigator and influencer, took no prisoners as she repeatedly burst out of defence on Friday evening against Holycross Ballycahill, and with the warrior-like qualities of Celtic goddess Scáthach, she knocked opponents out of her way like a bowling ball scattering skittles. She refused to take a backwards step or hit the ground and left chaos, carnage and would-be challengers sprawled in her wake as she powered relentlessly forward with a Cú Chulainn-like performance for the ages.
ASTRO ARENA ERUPTS AS BIBS DUO DEFY THE ODDS!
Under the floodlights with the cold night air crackling like a live wire, last Wednesday’s 40-minute hurling showdown exploded into life — as steel met sliotar in a clash that had everything but a referee’s whistle meltdown.
WARM-UP OR WILD WEST SHOOTOUT?
The opening 10-minute “warm-up” was less gentle jog and more chaotic shootout, sliotars flying like bullets in a spaghetti western as players loosened limbs and sharpened instincts ahead of the main event.
NON-BIBS COME OUT SWINGING!
Like a pack of wolves scenting blood, the non-bibs trio of Kennedy, Moylan and Hogan tore into the first period, racking up a ruthless 3-0 lead. The bibs? Left reeling, chasing shadows and wondering where it all went wrong.
THE GREAT BIBS REVIVAL — FROM ZEROES TO HEROES!
But champions don’t crumble — they ignite! And ignite they did! Phelan and O’Donovan roared back into the contest like a storm rolling in off the Atlantic smashing home six goals in a blistering turnaround to seize a 6-4 lead. The tide had turned and it turned violently.
FINAL ACT FIREWORKS — GOAL FOR GOAL, BLOW FOR BLOW!
The final stretch was pure box-office mayhem. Score for score, strike for strike, neither side giving an inch. It was a gladiatorial duel on synthetic turf — sweat, grit and sliotars zipping like comets — but when the dust settled, the bibs duo stood tall, edging it 10-8 in a pulsating finish.
SHARPSHOOTERS ON FIRE!
Phelan and O’Donovan split the spoils like seasoned gunslingers, bagging five goals apiece with ruthless precision. For the non-bibs, Kennedy led the charge with five of his own, Hogan chipped in with two and Moylan added a solitary strike to the tally.
SHOT-STOPPER SUPREME!
Between the posts, Martin Hogan was a one-man fortress — a human shield, a brick wall, a nightmare for attackers. Save after save flew off him and from SIX penalties, he conceded just ONE. Heroic doesn’t quite cover it.
MOMENTS OF MAGIC!
The cheekiest moment? Step forward Jamie Kennedy, who produced a silky nutmeg so smooth it should’ve come with a warning label — defenders left spinning like tops.
Goal of the night? Eamon Moylan, who pounced like a hawk after a razor-sharp interception, finishing with deadly calm — a strike that oozed class.
DAVID TOPPLES GOLIATH!
Against the odds, outnumbered and underestimated, Phelan and O’Donovan delivered a masterclass in grit and guile. Two men, three opponents — no problem. They didn’t just win… they conquered.
ROLL ON NEXT WEEK — ROUND TWO LOOMS!
The countdown has already begun. Next Wednesday, 8:15pm — the stage is set once more. Will the challengers strike back or will the bibs reign supreme again? One thing’s certain… expect more chaos, more drama and plenty more. New comers welcome.
Éabha O’Brien on the attack against Holycross Ballycahill
Dan O’Donovan charges forward against Kilruane MacDonaghs.
Cian Connolly in action on Saturday evening against Kilruane MacDonaghs
Aodhán Tucker handpasses the ball on Saturday evening.
