Tipperary
Commiserations to Jake, Sam, Josh and the Tipperary Senior Hurling team, who bowed out of both the Munster and All-Ireland Championships on Sunday following defeat to Limerick.
Liz Howard
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Camogie Association President Liz Howard, a lifelong servant and passionate advocate for camogie and Gaelic Games.
Liz’s enormous contribution to camogie at club, county and national level leaves a lasting legacy and she will be fondly remembered throughout the GAA community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Senior
The North Championship kicks off in three weeks’ time. The Senior hurlers will face Toomevara in Dolla on Sunday, 21 June.
Use of Club Facilities
Nenagh Éire Óg remains committed to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all members and visitors using our facilities. We wish to remind everyone that dogs are not permitted within the environs of MacDonagh Park, with the sole exception of guide dogs.
In addition, bicycles, scooters and all other wheeled devices are not allowed on the Walkway, except where they are being used as mobility aids.
These measures are in place to protect all users and to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our members and the wider community. Thank you for your co-operation.
Juvenile Notes
Under 8 Boys
Our Under 8s lined out against Drom & Inch last Saturday morning in Nenagh, delivering excellent performances across all games. Training continues on Saturday mornings. To get involved, contact John on +353 87 136 5053.
Under 10 Boys
The Under 10 boys played Na Piarsaigh in a series of highly competitive and enjoyable matches. Training continues on Wednesday evenings. To join, contact Mike on +353 87 632 4202.
Under 12 Boys – A2 Football Champions
Huge congratulations to our Under 12 boys, who were crowned A2 Football Champions last week following a thrilling and hard-fought final against Silvermines. A sincere thank you to Silvermines for a great contest and to the referee and officials for their work on the day. Well done to the players and coaches on a fantastic start to the season. If your child would like to try hurling or Gaelic football, contact Greg on +353 85 170 8133.
Under 14C Boys
Our Under 14C team face Holycross in Nenagh on Thursday evening. Best of luck to the boys.
Congratulations also to Danny O’Dwyer, winner of the A Sportsman’s Dream voucher in our recent Guess the Score fundraiser. Although there was no overall winner this year, we sincerely thank all families who supported the initiative.
Under 15 Boys – Féile Double All-Ireland Journey
Our Under 15 group has launched its Féile Finals Fundraiser, and we are hugely grateful to everyone who has supported it so far. Both of our Under 15 teams made history by qualifying for both the Féile na nGael All-Ireland Hurling Final and the Peil na nÓg All-Ireland Football Final — an incredible achievement for the club. We are seeking continued support from families, friends and businesses as the boys continue their Féile journey. Links to support the fundraiser can be found on our social media channels.
Under 16 Boys
The Under 16s continue preparations for the upcoming league and championship campaigns. New and returning players are always welcome. Contact Niall on +353 87 408 6439 for further details.
Under 17 Boys
Congratulations to James Heffernan and Rhys Cottrell on their semi-final victory with the Tipperary Celtic Challenge team. It is fantastic to see their hard work paying off as they progress to the final.
Best of luck to both lads.
Camogie News
County Action
Congratulations to Emily Harmse, who proudly represented Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan, her club and her county in the Primary Schools game at half-time during the Tipperary v Limerick Munster Senior Hurling Championship match in the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, 24 May.
Emily is a valued member of our Under 14 team and is also part of the Tipperary Under 14 Development Squad. We are extremely proud of her achievement and hope she enjoyed every moment of this special occasion.
Under 10s
The Under 10s travelled to Kildangan on Wednesday evening, 19 May, where they took part in three highly competitive blitz games. The girls displayed great skill, teamwork and determination throughout the evening.
Under 12s
Our Under 12 camogie teams hosted Kildangan last Wednesday evening for two very competitive challenge matches, with excellent performances and tremendous effort shown by all involved.
Both our Blue and Navy teams are in action in Nenagh on Monday, 25 May:
Blue Team v Borrisoleigh at 6.00pm
Navy Team v Portroe at 7.00pm
Under 14s
The Under 14s completed the group stages of the championship with a strong win over Portroe and a narrow defeat to Roscrea.
The girls have worked extremely hard throughout the campaign and continue to show excellent progress. Next weekend, the team will host Kilmacud Crokes for a challenge match.
Lotto
Lotto
There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:
Mike Butler, online.
Edward Gleeson, online.
Cathal Farrell, online.
Next weeks lotto jackpot is €6,100. If you would like to play our club lotto online you can do so here.
THE HURLING HERMIT: KENNEDY HONES HIS WEAPONS FOR WAR
Under the cold glare of the Astro lights, while the rest of the world slept soundly, one lone warrior marched into battle with nothing but a hurley, a sliotar and a savage appetite for greatness. Last night’s Social ‘Ground’ Hurling session became the Jamie Kennedy Show — a breathtaking symphony of ash, leather and relentless ambition.
Like a gladiator sharpening his sword before war, Kennedy unleashed a masterclass of ball-striking artistry that would have made the ancient kings of hurling rise from their graves and applaud. The opening drill was pure poetry in motion — first-time strikes fired off the wall with the venom of cannon blasts, left side, right side, forwards, backwards and sideways — the man moved like a storm across the Astro turf, every touch crackling with intent.
Then came the second act and the tempo exploded. Side-to-side striking, doubling on the rebound with the hunger of a predator chasing wounded prey. Kennedy attacked every sliotar as though the fate of a county final depended on it, surging forward again and again, ash flashing under the floodlights like lightning splitting the night sky.
But the final drill? Sweet mercy. This was warrior stuff. One touch to tame the rebel sliotar, one savage strike to send it screaming back against the wall, then repeat… and repeat… and repeat at breakneck speed. It was rhythm, rage and raw skill fused into one relentless exhibition of determination.
After each ferocious battle with the ball, the warrior paused only briefly — a solitary one-minute water break to quench the fires within before charging once more into the fray.
When the dust finally settled and the echoes of clashing sliotar faded into the Nenagh night, there could be only one verdict: Jamie Kennedy, undisputed MVP, conquering the Astro arena with a performance for the ages.
Roll on next Wednesday at 8.15pm — because if this was only training, heaven help the opposition when the real battles begin.
