A Munster final won, the seniors win in Down and all the weekly fixtures, once again this week’s notes are packed with news on the Blues

Tipperary

Grace O’ Brien in action against Cork in the All-Ireland senior championship

It was not a great week on the inter-county front with both the Tipperary senior camogie team and the under-21 hurling side coming unstuck against Cork. 

Grace O’ Brien and Sarah Quigley were part of the Tipperary senior camogie panel that were beaten by Cork on Saturday evening in The Camogie Grounds, The Ragg, 1-27 to 1-12. 

On Wednesday evening the county under-21 hurling side were comprehensively beaten by Cork in the Munster final, 2-23 to 1-13. Jake Morris scored a fine second-half point but it wasn’t enough to tame an impressive Rebel side. Tipperary now face Tony Ward’s Galway who scored a dramatic goal in injury time at the end of extra time to overcome the challenge poised by Wexford.

Adult Club News

Senior

Our senior hurlers travelled to Portaferry, Co. Down over the weekend to take part in a local tournament and came away winners having defeated Portaferry 3-27 to 0-12 and Ballygalget 1-23 to 3-15. The players were blown away by the warm welcome from the locals and many new friendships were made. We were also delighted to be able to stop off in our club sponsor’s premises, Rody Bolands in Rathmines on the way up. 

The lads are straight back to serious work as they face Toomevara in St. Michael’s Park, Toomevara this Tuesday evening, July 10th at 8pm. Your support would be appreciated by all the players. 

The Nenagh Éire Óg senior panel in Rody Bolands, Rathmines

Michael Heffernan accepts the tournament trophy on behalf of his team mates

The details of the semi-finals of the Hibernian Inn North Tipperary senior hurling semi-finals have been finalised and Nenagh Éire Óg face Kiladangan on Friday 27th July at 19:15 in Templederry. At the same time Toomevara will play Kilruane MacDonaghs in Dolla in the other semi-final. 

Junior-A

Junior-A goalkeeper Michael McNamara against Borris-Ileigh

The junior-A side return to action on Sunday evening when they take on Toomevara in Cloughjordan in the next round of the championship. Best of luck to all involved.

Junior-B

Kieran Duffy sets up another attack against Templederry

Our junior-B side were unfortunately beaten by Templederry in the championship on Saturday evening in MacDonagh Park, 3-15 to 1-9. If ever a result did not reflect the true nature of the game this was it as the Nenagh team put up a tremendous battle in the searing heat with only fifteen players. A number missed scoring opportunities, including some great saves by the Templederry goalkeeper, meant that we lost out but all players should be acknowledged for the effort they put in right up to the full-time whistle. We now face Newport in our final game in two week’s time.

Team: John O’ Donoghue, John O’ Brien, Leonard Ryan, Jack Sheedy, Dan Molamphy, Kieran Duffy, Gavin O’ Connor, Jamie Gallagher, Thomas O’ Brien, Aidan Healy, Niall Cahill, Brian Carr, Seán McTiernan, Eamon Darcy, Stevie Hallinan. 

Brian Carr in action against Templederry

John O’ Brien closes his opponent down in the junior-B clash against Templederry

Juvenile Club News

Munster Community Games Champions 2018

Club stalwart Tommy Mulcahy with his grand children and the Community Games captains

Conor Hodgins makes a spectacular save against Newport in the under-12 clash during the week

The under-12 D team recorded a victory in Newport last Tuesday evening. We now play Kilruane MacDonaghs and Ballina in the final two group fixtures this week in both A’s and D’s. 

Under 14:

The under-14s continue training every Monday and Friday nights at 6.15pm with matches each Wednesday. A much depleted team put up a good performance against Toomevara last Wednesday. This squad continues to improve despite a small panel and management are delighted with their progress.

Community Games:

Our community games team travelled to University of Limerick last Saturday representing Tipperary in the Munster semi-final against the Limerick champions Monaleen. After a great start by the Nenagh boys our lead was reduced to a point at halftime. Very early into the second half Monaleen scored two goals to go five points ahead. A great rally by the boys in blue had scores level and then edged in front by two points with ten minutes to go. A very strong last ten minutes by Nenagh saw them out score their opponents by seven points to qualify for the final on a score line of 5-12 to 5-3.

Nenagh Éire Óg supporters at the Community Games in the University of Limerick

We then played the Kerry champions Kenmare, who had already beaten the Clare and Waterford champions on their route to the final, an hour later. Here Nenagh got off to a great start with four quick goals and never looked back thereafter and ended up with a significant win, 10-6 to 0-1, at the end in which the entire members of the panel all saw game time. Joint captains on the day Valters Janitens and Aodhan Tucker accepted the Christy Ring trophy on behalf of a wonderful group of players. A fantastic day was had by all. Management were thrilled with their performances on the day and were very grateful to all the parents, grandparents and supporters who turned up to support this team. We now move on to the All Ireland in August.

Taff Jones, after deciding to move away from all the Éire Óg supporters, enjoys the view from the bank in University of Limerick

Summer camp:

The annual Summer Camp takes place July 23rd-27th from 2-5pm for boys and girls aged 5-14 yrs. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 for more info or to reserve a place.

Camogie News

Under-6 and under-8

Training for these teams continues at the usual times this week with an under-8 blitz this Saturday in Kilcoleman. Mentors will be in touch with the details.

Training continues as usual for all our other teams and management will confirm the exact dates and times. 

Jimmy Morris under a portrait of Rody Boland

Weekly Fixtures

Under-12 D Hurling
Kilruane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, July 9th @ 6.15 pm
Venue: Ardcroney

Under-12 A Hurling
Kilruane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, July 9th @ 7pm
Venue: Ardcroney

Under-16 A Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg V Lorrha Rovers
Monday, July 9th @ 7.30pm
Venue: Nenagh

County senior league semi-final

Toomevara V Nenagh Éire Óg

Tuesday 10th July

St Michael’s Park, Toomevara

8pm

Minor A Hurling

Nenagh Éire Óg V Lorrha Rovers Gaels

Wednesday, July 11th, 8pm

Puckane

Under-14 A Hurling
Moneygall/Clonakenny V Nenagh Éire Óg
Wednesday, July 11th @ 7pm
Venue: Moneygall

Under-12D Hurling
Friday, July 13th @ 6.45pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Venue: Nenagh

Under-12A Hurling
Friday, July 13th @ 7.30pm
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Venue: Nenagh

Keep your eyes on the ball at all times. Thomas O’ Brien in action against Templederry