Next Sunday sees the Blues’ 10KM run as we seek to raise funds for Seamus Hennessy’s Running for Josie campaign to raise €200,000 for Pieta House while this weekend saw numerous Nenagh Éire Óg players involved in inter-county action

Don’t pay the Ferryman… Seán Ferry clears his lines in the under-14 clash against Borris-Ileigh

Running for Josie/Blues’ 10KM/5KM Family Run/Walk

Next Sunday see the annual Blues’ 10KM and 5KM family run and walk starting at 10:30am in MacDonagh Park. This year we are partnering with Kilruane MacDonagh’s hurler Seamus Hennessy who is aiming to raise €200,000 for Pieta House by running the Antarctic Ice Marathon. Entry costs €15 for the 10KM run, €10 for the 5KM run while the 5KM walk costs €5 per family and you can register online here.

If you would like to view photographs from last year’s run please click here.

Tipperary

A number of our players had an eventful week on the inter-county front. 

Conor listening to half-time instructions from manager David Power during a challenge game against Meath

On Wednesday, Tipperary under-20 Gaelic football manager David Power revealed his championship panel for the upcoming Munster campaign and we were thrilled to learn the exciting news that Conor McCarthy has been included. This is a remarkable achievement for Conor considering the amount of club football he plays compared to others who were hoping to be included. They face Cork on Saturday June 16th in Páirc Uí Rinn at 19:30 and we wish Conor and the team the very best of luck. 

Grace in action against Meath on Saturday last

On Saturday the Tipperary senior camogie team faced Meath in the opening round of the All-Ireland series and recorded a 6-14 to 0-10 over the Royal county. Grace O’ Brien started while Sarah Quigley was an unused substitute despite two clean sheets against Limerick and Cork in the Munster championship. 

Seán celebrates Tipperary’s injury time winning goal with Kevin Hayes (Moycarkey Borris)

In the Munster minor hurling championship on Sunday, Tipperary defeated Clare 2-14 to 1-12. Cian O’ Farrell helped himself to 1-1 from centre-forward before dropping deep late on to help out the defence while Seán Phelan had a superb game at wing-back. The team must await the results from the final round of games next Sunday to learn if they will qualify for the Munster final. 

Cian puts his opponent under pressure on Sunday

Jake during the warm up prior to Sunday’s senior game against Clare

In the Munster senior hurling championship Tipperary, unfortunately exited the competition following a disappointing 1-23 to 1-21 defeat to Clare. Jake Morris was introduced as a second half substitute and was very unlucky to see a shot ricochet off the Town End goal post which would have been a fantastic goal. Dáire Quinn and Barry Heffernan were also part of the panel.

Adult Notes

Seán Phelan celebrates the full-time whistle in the Munster minor championship against Clare

Senior

Our senior hurlers make a return to competitive action on Tuesday evening when they travel to The Ragg to take on Drom & Inch at 8pm in the county senior league. Preparations will now begin in earnest for the North Tipperary senior hurling semi-final against Kiladangan which is expected to take place in the final weekend in July. 

Junior-A

Our junior-A championship game against Knockshegowna last week was postponed after Knockshegowna sought a postponement. We are now due to face Roscrea on Saturday evening, June 16th, at 19:30 in Toomevara in our next game.

Last Sunday we were pleasantly surprised to see our club were featured in the official match programme for the Munster championship game between Tipperary and Waterford. Tipperary fought back to secure a late draw against the Déise. 

Juvenile Notes

Action from the under-11 go games against The Banner from Ennis

Juvenile Fixtures

Under-12 D Hurling
Burgess V Nenagh Éire Óg
Tuesday, June 12th @ 6.45pm
Venue: Kilcolman

Some of The Banner and Nenagh Éire Óg players during the under-11 go games matches in MacDonagh Park

The under-12 A team were defeated by Toomevara in their second round last Friday while our under-12D side beat the same opposition. Training continues same times during the week.

Action from the under-12 D game against Toomevara

Under 14:

The under-14 side were defeated by Borris-Ileigh, 2-10 to 1-3, in the championship during the week. 

Action from the under-14 game against Borris-Ileigh

Under 16:

Action from the under-11 go games against The Banner from Ennis

Mary O’ Meara showing off the latest fashion trends in MacDonagh Park following the under-14 game against Borris-Ileigh

Philip Hickey, Matt Lillis and Noel Coonan enjoy the sunshine in MacDonagh Park on Saturday