Our Senior Hurlers Have Qualified for the North Tipperary Quarter-Final While Volunteers are Sought for Darkness into Light

Darragh Ryan makes a stunning second-half penalty save against Kilruane MacDonaghs

Senior

Well done to our senior hurlers who recorded a comprehensive 4-24 to 0-14 win over Ballina in Newport on Saturday evening. Paddy Murphy was on fire scoring three second-half goals while James Mackey set the tone for the night scoring the games first score, a goal following a long Shane Hennessy puck out. We have been drawn to face neighbours Burgess in the quester final and this game is expected to take place in Toomevara on Sunday at 18:45.

The full round of games are as follows:

Newport v Kilruane MacDonaghs Sunday 2pm Dolla

Kiladangan v Borris-ileigh Sunday 3.30pm Dolla

Nenagh Éire Óg v Burgess Sunday 6.45pm Toomevara

Toomevara v Portroe Saturday 6.45pm Nenagh

Jake Morris fires over a point against Ballina

Junior-A

Hard luck to our junior-A side who were defeated by Templederry this evening 2-20 to 2-18.

Derek Lillis issuing the instructions during the junior-A league game

Tipperary

Congratulations to Callan Scully and the Tipperary minor football side who overcame the challenge of Limerick in Newcastlewest during the week 2-12 to 1-11. Once again Callan gave an assured performance in the goals. They now play Waterford in Leamybrien at 18:30 on Wednesday evening and we wish Callan and the team the very best of luck.

Juvenile News

Under 6:

Training continued outside on Saturday and a great turnout of over 30 took part again. Training continues next Saturday morning at 10am. New players are always welcome.

Under 8:

Training from now on will be back in MacDonagh Park on Wednesdays 5.30pm – 6.30pm and Saturdays 10am – 11am. New players are always welcome.

Under 10:

Under-10 hurling continues every Wednesday evening at 5:15pm and Saturday morning at 10am. Football training Tuesday evening at 6pm.

Under 12:

The under-12 quarter final v Newport takes place on Monday April 23rd in Nenagh at 6.30pm. Best of luck to all our players involved.

Community Games:

Our community games team had a great win over Toomevara last Tuesday evening in the North semi-final, final score 3-3 to 0-2 points. Well done to all.

Under 14:

Our under-14 footballers recorded a good win over Toomevara on Wednesday. Round three takes us away to Ballina on Wednesday, 25th at 6.45pm. Best of luck to the lads.

Under-16

Our under-16 footballers were unfortunately beaten by a superb Kilruane MacDonaghs side on Friday evening Nenagh 6-6 to 2-2. A notable mention must go to Darragh Ryan who produced a stunning second half penalty save. In a tremendous act of sportsmanship, the lad who missed the penalty, went out of his way to congratulate Darragh on his fine save during the next break in play. A fantastic young ambassador for the Kilruane MacDonaghs club. The lads now face Ballina in Ballina on Monday at 7pm and your support would be appreciated.

Action from the under-16 game against Kilruane MacDonaghs

Camogie

Our senior camogie team are expecting to play Drom & Inch in their second league game of the year on Sunday in MacDonagh Park. Please keep an eye on social media for updated details of this fixture.

Come Dine With Me

On Friday May 11th the camogie club are hosting a Come Dine With Me evening in The Hibernian Inn with a special guest celebrity chef. For €20 you will receive a two-course meal and a complimentary glass of wine while being entertained by the marvellous Dufrane. They do say ‘three’s a crowd’ but not on this occasion as three tickets are priced at the amazing €50! There will be spot prizes on the night and if you would like to sponsor one or purchase tickets please contact Seamie Morris, camogie club PRO on 087 285 9125. Tables are extremely limited so early booking is advised.

Darkness into Light

The annual Darkness into Light walk, in aid of Pieta House, takes place on Saturday May 12th at 4:15am. Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club will provide a number of stewards on the night and it is a wonderful opportunity for us as a club to help support a worth while cause and participate in a community event. If you would like to participate please contact David Minogue 087 125 7739