Congratulations Ella

All of us here in the club would like to extend the biggest and warmest congratulations to our wonderful club PRO, Ella Carey, on winning an IMRO Award for Best General Music Programme on iRadio this week. Along with her brilliant co-hosts Shane and Michéal, the trio saw off some seriously stiff competition from Ray Foley of Today FM and Dave Moore, also of Today FM.

We here in Nenagh Éire Óg have always known just how special Ella is. We’ve seen first-hand the passion, talent, energy and commitment she brings to everything she does, from camogie to PROing and we couldn’t be happier to see her receive this fantastic recognition.

Ella has done everyone here in Nenagh Éire Óg and our wider community incredibly proud. We always knew we had the greatest PRO in the land — now the whole country knows it too!

A huge congratulations once again, Ella from everyone in the club.

For a full report of the night, please scroll down this page. 

Nenagh Éire Óg – Juvenile Club Update

Under-8 Boys

The boys hosted a huge football blitz on Friday evening, welcoming visiting teams from Portroe, Toomevara, Ballina and Kiladangan. It was a brilliant evening of Gaelic football, with great skills, teamwork and plenty of excitement on display.

The lads now look forward to their final blitz of the season next weekend, which promises to be a great finish for a hardworking group.

Under-10 Boys

Our Under-10s travelled to Toomevara on Sunday morning for a blitz against Silvermines, Toomevara and JK Brackens. The boys performed superbly, showing excellent hurling, strong determination and great improvement across all of their games.

Under-12 Boys

The Under-12A panel were in action on Tuesday evening in the Plate Final against Silvermines. The Nenagh boys played extremely well and battled right to the end but narrowly missed out on the win.

A massive well done to all the players on a fantastic season. Huge strides have been made, great effort has been shown and real progress has been achieved throughout the year.

Sincere thanks to Greg and his coaching team for their dedication and commitment, and to all the parents for their support and cooperation throughout the year.

Under-14 Boys

The Under-14A panel played Silvermines in the Plate semi-final on Sunday morning. It was a fiercely competitive local derby, with Nenagh finishing three points ahead to book their place in the Plate Final.

A super win. Well done to the boys and coaches, and best of luck in the final.

The Under-14C team concluded their season with a win over JK Brackens on Thursday evening. Great strides have been made by this group throughout the season.

Thanks to the coaches for their guidance and mentoring of the boys all season, and to the parents for their continued support. Well done to all involved.

Under-16 Boys

The Under-16s continue their preparations for the upcoming Under-16 Football Championship.

Any players interested in joining the group can contact Niall on 087 408 6439.

Camogie News

Under-10 Girls

Our Under-10 girls played their final blitz of the year on Saturday morning against Drom & Inch in The Ragg, Thurles. The girls played some great games and finished off the morning with a well-deserved pizza back in Éire Óg.

A huge thank you to everyone who committed to training and games throughout the season. Your support and dedication are greatly appreciated.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2027.

Under-12 Girls

Our Under-11 Blue team travelled to Dolla on Wednesday evening to play Silvermines. The girls played extremely well and put in a fantastic performance.

They will travel to Newport next Saturday, 10 October, for what will probably be their final blitz of the year. The Under-11 and Under-12 midweek training sessions also concluded on Wednesday.

We are taking a break from training for about a week before returning to 4pm Saturday sessions, with the focus on skills and fun.

Club Lotto

There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:

Eoin Fitzgibbon, online.

David Hogan, online.

Auven Lillis, Kilruane

Next weeks jackpot is €3,300 and you can play it here. 

Nenagh Run Club

Nenagh Run Club continues training every Wednesday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning at 10am in MacDonagh Park. This is an ideal running group for those interested in taking up jogging or for those looking to improve their running in a fun and social setting.

For more information, search for Nenagh Run Club on Instagram or join their WhatsApp Group by clicking here.

ELLA CAREY: AWARD WINNER, JOURNALIST, SOURCE AND SUBJECT

The announcer had barely finished revealing the names Micheál, Shane and Ella as winners of the IMRO General Music Programme Award 2026 when Ella Carey rushed the stage like a tornado, scattering her fellow winners to the side like a bowling ball through skittles, grabbed the microphone, declaring that she “totally deserved the award”, without even briefly hinting that she had to share it with her two colleagues.

In the confusion that followed, Ella, a lady who gives herself a massive welcome where ever she goes, launched into an emotional acceptance speech thanking herself for her years of inspiration, dedication and outstanding contribution to the music industry.

After twenty minutes hogging the limelight on stage, Ella then proceeded to the waiting paparazzi and dazzled them for twenty-five minutes, striking various poses with the trophy draped in one hand while the other caressed a large glass of Savvy B, before presenting herself in front of journalists, asking herself various questions and delivering the answers in front of the bemused hacks.

When asked by herself how it felt to win the prestigious award, Ella became visibly emotional before thanking herself for “always believing in Ella, even during the difficult times”. She declared that she was “absolutely thrilled” and that she had always known Ella had what it takes to reach the very top, before once again emotionally thanking herself for all that she has done.

The achievement will come as little surprise to followers of Nenagh Éire Óg, where Ella has already declared herself the greatest PRO in the history of the club, according to a source very close to Ella. Another source says she is now considering whether the IMRO award should be renamed in her honour, much as the Nenagh Éire Óg PRO role has effectively become the Ella Carey Media Empire.

“Fame will not go to my head,” Ella declared, before announcing that she will now only consider inter-county hurlers for dates and that senior club players need only swipe left. Her Tinder profile was immediately updated with photographs of herself alone with the trophy and a new byline: “The Liam McCarthy will look stunning beside that.”

Eleven Goals Tell Only Half the Story as Non-Bibs Prevail

There are evenings when hurling is played for points, evenings when it is played for glory and then there are evenings when four men take to an Astro pitch with hurleys in hand and discover that, for reasons known only to themselves, missing an open goal is almost as important as scoring one. Last Wednesday evening was very much in the latter category as Jamie Kennedy and Ger Ryan, resplendent in bibs, took on the youthful enthusiasm of Conor O’Donovan and the accumulated wisdom of Martin Gleeson in a lively 2 v 2 Social ‘ground’ Hurling encounter.

There was no messing about beforehand. A ten-minute warm-up of end-to-end alternate ball striking ensured that the limbs were loosened, the reflexes sharpened and nobody could later claim that the absence of a warm-up was responsible for any of the more spectacular misses that were to follow.

Then came the serious business. Three periods of ten minutes each, ground hurling, goals at either end and enough goal chances to have filled a much larger scoreboard. The bibs made the brighter start, Ger Ryan converting an early penalty with the sort of satisfaction normally reserved for a last-minute All-Ireland winner. Conor, between the sticks, could only watch as the ball disappeared beyond him.

But Martin Gleeson was not there merely to admire Ger’s finishing. He soon began to impose himself on proceedings and, when the first ten minutes came to an end, the non-bibs had established a 3-2 lead. Martin had found the net twice, Conor once and Jamie had replied with two of the bibs’ scores. It was already becoming apparent that the contest would be decided not so much by who could score as by who could refrain from missing.

The second ten minutes belonged decisively to the non-bibs. Martin continued his personal disagreement with the laws of probability by adding three more goals, while Conor contributed another two. Jamie, refusing to allow the scoreboard to become entirely one-sided, supplied the sole response from the bibs. At the interval the non-bibs had stretched their advantage to five and the bibs were beginning to look like men who had left their best ammunition in the warm-up.

Yet there was no question of surrender. The final ten minutes produced six goals, three apiece, as both teams finally discovered the strange and wonderful art of putting the ball into the net with something approaching regularity. When the final whistle eventually sounded, the scoreboard read 11-6 to the non-bibs, a scoreline which suggested superiority but perhaps did not fully convey the number of opportunities that had gone begging along the way.

Martin Gleeson emerged as top scorer on the night with a handsome six-goal haul. He was also involved in a spirited contest with Jamie for the less prestigious award of most goal chances missed. There are no official statistics for this category, thankfully, but both men would have had a reasonable claim to the trophy.

For the bibs, Jamie Kennedy and Ger Ryan finished as joint top scorers with three goals apiece. Ger will probably remember his early penalty with particular affection, although Jamie may prefer to remember the three occasions when he found the net rather than the numerous occasions when the ball apparently developed a mind of its own in front of goal.

The Goal of the Game gong, however, goes to Conor O’Donovan for a penalty of considerable precision. He placed the ball beautifully into the top right-hand corner of the net, giving Jamie in goals absolutely no chance. It was the kind of finish that briefly suggested that somewhere beneath the social hurling exterior there might be a serious hurler struggling to get out.

In the end, the result mattered less than the workout, the craic and the competitive spirit that makes these Social Hurling evenings such good value. Eleven goals for the non-bibs, six for the bibs and enough missed chances between them to keep the statisticians busy for several weeks.

Well done to Jamie, Ger, Conor and Martin on an excellent workout. The hurleys can be dusted down once again as Social Hurling returns next Wednesday evening at 8.15pm, when there will presumably be more goals, more misses and, with any luck, somebody prepared to take responsibility for counting them.

Adult News

Senior Hurling

Commiserations to our senior hurlers who were defeated by Thurles Sarsfields on Saturday last in the county semi final, 2-18 t0 1-14 with Sam O’Farrell scoring the Nenagh goal. The club wishes to thank Hugh Maloney and his management team and the panel of players for the huge work they put in this year.  

Camogie News

Under-8

Our under-8 girls enjoyed their end-of-year party to mark the close of a fantastic season. A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time and support throughout the year. We really appreciate it.

Under-10

Our under-10s train again on Wednesday night with their final blitz against Drom taking place on Saturday, followed by their end-of-season party.

Under-11

We hosted a very competitive under-11/development blitz in MacDonagh Park on Saturday morning in glorious sunshine. We played three matches against Kiladangan, Borris-Ileigh and Newport-Ballinahinch, with the girls progressing through each of the tough games and going from strength to strength.

Thank you to the committee and parents for their continued support, which allowed us to host another successful blitz. A special thanks also to Tara McTiernan and Lily Morris who fulfilled referee duties on the day.

We return to training tomorrow, Monday, for the under-12s and under-11s, with a shorter session from 7.00 to 7.45pm due to fading light. Plans are also being put in place for our under-11s to travel to Dolla on Wednesday to play Silvermines.

Under-13

Our under-13s played Kiladangan in glorious sunshine on Friday evening in Nenagh. With bragging rights very much on the line, Éire Óg emerged victorious by a single point!

Under-14

Our under-14s travelled to Kilcoleman on Sunday morning to take part in the Nuala Nealon Memorial Tournament. The Éire Óg girls played Silvermines, Burgess-Duharra and Newport-Ballinahinch, with two wins seeing us reach the final.

The final against Silvermines was a terrific contest, with the Éire Óg girls producing a storming second-half performance to take the top prize. Captain Amy Coonan accepted the cup on behalf of the wet, tired but jubilant Éire Óg girls.

Thanks to Burgess-Duharra for the invitation and their wonderful hospitality.

Under-16 B1 County Shield Final

Nenagh 3-5
Burgess-Duharra 2-6

Our under-16 girls reached the County Shield B1 final this week against Burgess-Duharra. This was the 16th match the girls had played together this year across challenges, league and championship.

In the championship, the girls beat Burgess-Duharra in the first round before losing to Slieve Féilim and Templemore in the next rounds. They finished third in their group and progressed to the shield competition. In the quarter-final, the girls overcame Moyle Rovers in Nenagh before defeating Moyne-Templetuohy in Templetuohy in the semi-final.

Burgess-Duharra came through the same group as us in fourth place but had a bye into the semi-final, where they defeated Cahir. The final was fixed for MacDonagh Park in Nenagh on Wednesday evening. The weather was ideal for hurling and the pitch was in splendid condition as always, with the grass freshly cut and the lines freshly marked.

Before the match, both teams observed a minute’s silence for Marie Hogan from the Burgess club. Marie taught Irish dancing in the Gaelscoil where a number of the Nenagh girls had been under her tutelage. The national anthem was then played before the ball was thrown in, with a huge crowd gathered for the game.

The game started in frantic fashion, with friendships put aside for the hour. Nenagh had the better of proceedings during the first half, with Lucyanne Cleary, Emily Harmse and Aisling Ryan getting on the scoreboard.

The work rate from our forwards was immense, with the inside line of Abigail Murtagh, Laura Gleeson and Eva Bailey breaking through on goal numerous times, only to be denied by some excellent defending. On another day, the ball might have gone inside the post, which added hugely to the excitement. At half-time, Nenagh led by five points and were playing some excellent hurling.

Burgess, as you would expect, came out battling in the second half. The girls weathered the storm and got another goal to widen the gap. Burgess, to their credit, redoubled their efforts and pressed hard, particularly in the final quarter.

They got a late goal from a 21-metre free which was passed short across the line to an incoming player who finished to close the gap to a goal. Burgess managed to reduce the deficit to just one point by the final whistle, but each of the Nenagh girls battled their hearts out to win ball after ball during the final few minutes.

Referee Jim Lees blew the final whistle to huge excitement around the field. There was tremendous support from all parts of the club. Captain Aimee Brett accepted the shield and delivered her speech.

Thanks to the committee for preparing the field so well and putting on a show worthy of a county final. Food was provided for the girls in the complex, followed by a tour of the town in the cars.

On the day, Ava Corbett once again proved her quality in goal, playing through the pain barrier after suffering a bad thumb injury in the semi-final the previous Friday.

The full-back line of Keevah Morris, Naoise Kelly and Niamh O’Connor has been our most consistent line on the field all year and once again they won their battles. The half-back line of Aoibh Cahill, Sailí O’Connor and Aimee Brett never stopped working throughout the game.

Jenny Talbot and Meave Quinn have formed an outstanding midfield partnership and must be two of the hardest-working players in the county. As mentioned earlier, our six forwards were outstanding in their attitude and effort throughout the year.

Our substitutes have added so much in every game this year, whether starting or coming on. Ciara Nolan scored many vital points in the last few games. Lauren Cleary and Sarah Spillane brought huge work rate and effort to the team throughout the year and played a massive part in the success.

Grace Peters and Sarah Slattery started every match throughout the year until injury struck both within the last month and their absence was really felt.

Our thanks to Burgess-Duharra for a fine sporting contest as always. We also thank our coaches, Con Morris, James Morris, Nessa Kelly, Alanna Morris and Niall Cahill, for their time and effort throughout the year.

Team on the day: Ava Corbett, Keevah Morris, Naoise Kelly, Niamh O’Connor, Aoibh Cahill, Sailí O’Connor, Aimee Brett, Meave Quinn, Jenny Talbot, Emily Harmse (1-1), Lucyanne Cleary (1-2), Aisling Ryan (1-2), Eva Bailey, Laura Gleeson and Abigail Murtagh.

Subs: Lauren Cleary, Sarah Spillane, Ciara Nolan, Sarah Slattery and Grace Peters.

Intermediate

Our intermediate season came to an end at the quarter-final stage in The Ragg on Sunday afternoon. The girls gave everything they had but ultimately fell to Group 1 winners Shannon Rovers.

The management of the team would like to thank each and every girl on the Intermediate and Junior C panels for their effort and commitment at training throughout the year.

We look forward to seeing the younger girls from our under-16 and minor teams challenging for places on the adult teams next year.

A special mention should go to Dan O’Donovan and Michael Cleary for giving their time and sharing their mentoring skills. We also thank the committee for their help and cooperation over the past year.

The 2026 intermediate panel was: Michelle Barry, Niamh Boland, Eleanor Boland, Rachael Browne, Ella Carey (C), Grace Cleary, Lucy Coonan, Megan Grace, Zoey Gratton, Sophie Hourigan, Rhiannon Jones, Rachel Maher, Audrey McNamara, Tara McTiernan, Lilly Morris, Laura Nagle, Éabha O’Brien, Ella O’Brien, Grace O’Brien, Lily O’Brien, Sailí O’Connor, Anna O’Dwyer, Sarah Quigley, Eimer Ryan, Clodagh Spain, Lucy Spain, Vanessa Tynan, Carly Walsh.

The management team were Michael Cleary, Tom Boland, Dan O’Donovan, Megan Grace, James O’Dwyer.

Juvenile News

Under-8 Boys

The boys enjoyed a brilliant morning of hurling last Saturday in Nenagh, taking on Lorrha, Borrisokane and Shannon Rovers. There were plenty of great skills and excellent teamwork on display across all three games.

Under-10 Boys

The under-10 boys travelled to Dr Morris Park for a football Go Games fixture where they faced Golden, Cashel and Cappawhite. The boys performed superbly, showing excellent skills, teamwork and determination throughout.

Under-12 Boys

The under-12 A boys played their Plate semi-final in wet conditions last Tuesday evening in Nenagh and secured a convincing win over Newport. Well done to all the boys on a great performance.

They now march into the Plate Final this Tuesday evening in Nenagh at 6.15 p.m. against Silvermines. Best of luck to all the players and management.

Under-14 Boys

The under-14 C team will play JK Brackens on Thursday evening at 6.10 p.m. in Nenagh.

The under-14 A team will play Silvermines in the Plate semi-final on Sunday at 11.30 a.m., also in Nenagh.

Wishing both panels and their management teams every success in their upcoming games.

Under-16 Boys

Football training has resumed for this group. Any boys interested in joining can contact Niall on 087 408 6439.

Congratulations to Mark and Mairead

The whole club extends its warmest congratulations to club stalwart Mark Long and his long-suffering partner Mairead on the birth of their first child, Fiadh Grace, who entered the world at 11:11pm on Saturday night last. 

“The first of many” Mark declared when he phoned me with the good news at 11:12pm while faithfully promising Mairead that he “will take care of all night-time feeds” and that she “would never have to change a nappy” in her life. Mark already has Fiadh enrolled in under-6 camogie in 2032 and has put forward a request to manage that team to the club. He has retired from “all adult club hurling duties with immediate effect” to focus on being “the greatest dad of all time” and was yesterday spotted planning his father and daughter walking routes on the club walkway.  He promised not to be one of those helicopter parents who live their dreams through their children and fully expects her to make her senior inter-county camogie debut before her 18th birthday. 

 

With Mark now officially retired from adult hurling duties, the club wishes to thank him for his service and hopes he enjoys his new role as full-time father, part-time underage camogie coach and chief nappy-changing officer.

We wish Mark, Mairead and baby Fiadh Grace every happiness and good health for the future.

Club Lotto

There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:

Niall Cahill, online.

Adrian Finn, online.

Ger O’Gorman, online.

Next weeks jackpot is €3,200 and you can play it here. 

Healthy Club

Healthy Club Strength Class for Women Returns This Autumn

The popular Strength Class for Women hosted by our Camogie Club and led by Éilis, returns to the Nenagh Éire Óg Complex this autumn.
The five-week programme will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6.50pm to 7.50pm with all fitness levels welcome, including beginners.

These classes focus on improving full-body strength and conditioning, supporting heart health, maintaining a healthy weight, and enhancing overall wellbeing. The programme is suitable for women of all ages.

5-week programme: €50 (Begins 29 Sept – 27 October inclusive)
Pay-as-you-go option: €12 per class
Venue : Nenagh Éire Óg Complex
Please bring your own exercise mat

Further information
healthyclubnenagheireog@gmail.com
Deirdre O’Connor
Nenagh Éire Óg Healthy Club Officer

Nenagh Run Club

Nenagh Run Club continues training every Wednesday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning at 10am in MacDonagh Park. This is an ideal running group for those interested in taking up jogging or for those looking to improve their running in a fun and social setting.

For more information, search for Nenagh Run Club on Instagram or join their WhatsApp Group by clicking here.

Club News 20 September 2026

Senior Hurling

Best of luck to our Senior Hurling team and management who face Thurles in the County SHC semi-final on Saturday. Throw-in is at 3:45pm in Semple Stadium.

Junior A Football

Commiserations to our Junior Football team and management who bowed out of the championship at the quarter-final stage on Sunday following their defeat to Cappawhite.

Juvenile News

Under-6 Boys

The Under-6 group wrapped up their season last Saturday morning with a fantastic final training session. The children had a brilliant time and senior hurler Josh Keller was on hand afterwards to present each player with a medal – a lovely recognition of their effort, enthusiasm and improvement throughout the year.

Under-8 Boys

A very special morning for our Under-8s last Saturday as several senior hurlers joined the session. The boys enjoyed top-class coaching, plenty of fun and, of course, lots of autographs. Huge thanks to Philip Hickey, Billy O’Brien, Filip McIntyre and Conor Hennessy for giving their time and encouragement.

Under-10 Boys

The Under-10 boys made the long trip to Athenry at the weekend for a series of highly competitive games and performed brilliantly throughout. Attention now turns to football as the boys prepare for an U10 Go Games blitz in Dr Morris Park on Friday evening.

Under-12 Boys

The Under-12A team faced Silvermines last week in the next round of the Shield competition and delivered a strong performance. Next up is Newport, with the game taking place in Nenagh on Tuesday evening at 6.15pm. All support is very welcome.

Under-14 Boys

The Under-14C team played Toomevara last week in Nenagh. With a strong wind influencing the play, it truly was a game of two halves but the Nenagh boys held firm and secured a well-deserved win. Well done to all involved.

On Sunday, the boys travelled to Cloughjordan to take on Kilruane. Despite a gallant effort and plenty of determination, the result did not go their way on the day.

Under-16 Boys

Football training has now resumed for this group. Any players interested in joining are encouraged to contact Club Media.

Camogie News

We are still looking for volunteers for our bag-packing fundraiser on Saturday 26 September, between 11am and 5pm. One-hour slots are available. If you can help out, please contact Caitríona Fahy on 087 920 4811.

Under-8

Our Under-8 girls concluded their season with a blitz against Kiladangan, Shinrone and Moneygall on Saturday morning. Thanks to Grace O’Brien and Jake Morris for coming along to present the girls with their medals at the end. Thanks also to everyone who gave their time to mentor the girls throughout the year.

Under-10

Our Under-10 girls were invited to Athenry Camogie Club on Saturday, where they played Athenry and St Thomas. The girls played four matches in tough conditions and performed brilliantly throughout. Well done, girls! A big thank you to Athenry Camogie Club for the invitation and for a fantastic day of camogie.

Under-12

Our Under-12s continue training this Monday and Wednesday from 7–8pm. We will host an Under-11 blitz on Saturday, with Newport-Ballinahinch and Kildangan currently confirmed to come to MacDonagh Park to play us. We hope to have a fourth team also and are waiting to hear back from other clubs.

Under-13

Our Under-13s hosted Mungret St Paul’s, Oranmore Maree and Holycross-Ballycahill on Sunday morning. The girls enjoyed three competitive games in glorious sunshine and each of the girls should be proud of their efforts. This week, we host Kiladangan on Friday evening at 6pm. Best of luck to our Under-16 girls in their county final.

Under-16

Our Under-16 girls played Moyne-Templetuohy away in Templetuohy in the Under-16 B Shield semi-final. Despite the challenging conditions, the girls put in a hard-working performance to win comfortably in the end. Next up is the Shield final against Burgess on Wednesday at 6pm. The venue is to be confirmed by the County Board, with the game potentially taking place in MacDonagh Park or Kilcolman.

Intermediate

Best of luck to our Intermediate team, who take on Shannon Rovers in the county quarter-final next Sunday at 4pm in the County Camogie Grounds at The Ragg. All support will be greatly appreciated. If you can’t make the match, you can watch it live on Clubber. 

Junior C

Our Junior C girls received a walkover from Newport-Ballinahinch last Sunday. This brings to an end what has been a historic year for the club, as it was the first time we fielded a second adult team in both the league and championship.

The management would like to thank all the girls who lined out and gave their all for Junior C this year.

Healthy Club News

Healthy Club Strength Class for Women Returns This Autumn

The popular Strength Class for Women, hosted by our Camogie Club and led by Éilis, returns to the Nenagh Éire Óg Complex this autumn. The six-week programme will take place on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm, with all fitness levels welcome, including beginners. The classes focus on improving full-body strength and conditioning, supporting heart health, maintaining a healthy weight and enhancing overall wellbeing. The programme is suitable for women of all ages.

Six-week programme: €60
Dates: 22 September to 27 October inclusive
Pay-as-you-go: €12 per class
Venue: Nenagh Éire Óg Complex
Please bring: Your own exercise mat

For further information on these activities, please contact Deirdre O’Connor, Nenagh Éire Óg Healthy Club Officer, on 086 820 0816.

Nenagh 2026 Memory Walk

The Nenagh 2026 Memory Walk along the Slí Éire Óg Walkway on Sunday 20 September raised funds and awareness for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Walkers of all ages enjoyed brilliant sunshine, traditional music and a fantastic spread of cakes and buns. Many participated in memory of loved ones lost to dementia.

Special praise goes to Toni Brophy, her organising committee and local Alzheimer’s champions for the hard work that made the event possible. Our club was delighted to collaborate through the Healthy Club initiative.

Sincere thanks to Mattie, everyone involved in the Under-13 camogie blitz, our Senior and Under-21 hurling teams and the Nenagh Run Club, whose cooperation helped ensure the smooth running of the Memory Walk on a very busy Sunday morning at Éire Óg.

Thanks also to Lucy-Anne and Jenny from our Under-16 Camogie team for helping with the bucket collection.

For further information, visit Alzheimer.ie or contact HealthyClubNenaghEireOg@gmail.com.

Nenagh Run Club

Nenagh Run Club continues training every Wednesday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning at 10am in MacDonagh Park. This is an ideal running group for those interested in taking up jogging or for those looking to improve their running in a fun and social setting.

For more information, search for Nenagh Run Club on Instagram or join their WhatsApp Group by clicking here.

Conor O’Donovan on Extra Time on Tipp FM

On Monday evening Conor O’Donovan appeared live on Extra Time on Tipp FM where he gave his views on the proposed new hurling rules to be trialled in the upcoming third level competitions. As expected, Conor pulled no punches and broke a few hurleys in his interview. Conor’s interview started about five minutes into the show and you can listen here.

THE RUMBLE ON THE ASTRO: O’DONOVAN v PHELAN

Last Wednesday night, the Astro became the scene of a sporting epic as Conor O’Donovan and John Phelan went toe-to-toe in a 1 v 1 Social Hurling spectacular that had all the drama of Ali v Foreman, the intensity of Ali v Frazier and more twists and turns than a heavyweight title fight.

There was no Manila heat but there was plenty of fire. There were no boxing gloves but there were two hurleys. There was no world heavyweight title at stake but there was something almost as valuable: bragging rights.

The opening five minutes were all about feeling each other out. Like Ali and Frazier circling in Madison Square Garden, O’Donovan and Phelan traded blows from opposite ends of the Astro, randomly striking the sliotar to each other as they warmed up and prepared for the punishment that was to come.

Then the gloves came off.

For five minutes the pair went end-to-end in a ferocious 1 v 1 ball-striking contest, doubling on the sliotar on the rebound. It was Ali v Frazier in miniature. Every strike demanded an answer. Every rebound was another challenge. Neither man was prepared to give an inch.

Then came the ten-minute endurance test. Each player had to bring the sliotar under control with one touch of the hurley before firing it back towards his opponent. Touch, strike, thunder. Touch, strike, thunder. The ball was travelling faster than a Foreman right hand and the reactions required would have made even Muhammad Ali raise an eyebrow.

And then the sidewall entered the contest.

With both players positioned close to the wall, the sliotar began ricocheting around the Astro with all the unpredictability of a Sonny Liston punch. A ball would glance off the wall, change direction and come screaming back. It was no longer simply about striking the ball. It was about reading the bounce, anticipating the angle and reacting before the opposition could.

There were moments when one wondered if we were witnessing hurling or Ali’s famous rope-a-dope strategy. One player would absorb the pressure, wait for the rebound and then unleash the counter-attack. The sliotar was doing the dancing while the two combatants tried desperately to keep up.

Next came five minutes of ball-wall action. Alternating strikes against the wall, the pair hammered the sliotar back and forth. Crack. Rebound. Crack. Rebound. The hurleys were beginning to sound like a pair of heavyweights trading punches under the bright lights of Las Vegas.

But just when everyone thought the battle was over, there was one final twist.

The penalty shootout.

Three rounds. Five penalties each. Fifteen moments of opportunity. Fifteen chances to become the Ali of the Astro.

The tension was enormous. One could almost hear Ali shouting “What’s my name?” as each penalty taker approached the ball. But unlike Ali v Foreman in Kinshasa, there was to be no knockout blow.

When the final penalty had been struck, the scores were locked together at 6-6.

A draw.

No knockout. No split decision. No champion emerging from the smoke.

Like Ali and Frazier after their epic battles, both men had been tested to the limit. And like the great champion himself, they had survived the punishment, absorbed the pressure and lived to fight another day.

And so the curtain finally fell on a hugely enjoyable night of Social Hurling. There had been skill, stamina, precision, power and plenty of entertainment. Most importantly, there had been plenty of craic.

The final verdict? No winner, no loser and certainly no shortage of ammunition for the rematch.

Social Hurling returns next Wednesday at 8:15pm.

The Astro awaits.

The hurleys are ready.

And somewhere in the shadows, two men are already preparing for the rematch.

Senior Hurlers

Our senior hurlers recorded a fantastic victory over Cashel in the County SHC quarter-final on Sunday. The final score was 3-29 to 0-21, with goals from Sam O’Farrell and Tommy Heffernan. The team now advances to the semi-final where they will face Thurles in Semple Stadium in two weeks’ time.

Junior Football

Best of luck to our junior football team who play Cappawhite in the county junior-A quarter final in Newport on Sunday at 1pm.

Golf Classic

A special thank you to everyone who took part in the Nenagh Éire Óg GAA Golf Classic on Friday last. We are extremely grateful to our main event sponsor, Cleary’s Daybreak, and our main club sponsor, Specsavers Nenagh, for their continued support. A sincere thank you also to all our Team & Tee sponsors for their outstanding generosity and to all our sponsors who support the club throughout the year across all codes.

Many thanks to the organising committee of Frank Moloney, Michael Kennedy, Enda Long, Catherine McTiernan, Jim Nagle and Mel Gleeson for all their hard work in putting the event together. We also extend our appreciation to Nenagh Golf Club and in particular Tom Doheny and Jim Flynn for their welcome, assistance and hospitality throughout the day.

Thanks also to our caterer, Ramish, for all his help on the day.

A sincere thank you once again to everyone who supported the event in any way. Your continued generosity and support are greatly appreciated.

www.memorywalk.ie

Alzheimer’s Ireland Memory Walk

The Alzheimer’s Ireland Memory Walk will take place in MacDonagh Park on Sunday, 20 September, from 11am to 1pm.

All support is very welcome.

Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile Club Roundup

Éire Ógres Nursery

The hugely attended Éire Ógres Nursery concluded last Saturday morning. It proved to be a wonderful introduction to Gaelic games for young boys and girls, providing a fun, safe and enjoyable environment in which to develop new skills.

A big thank-you to Shane and everyone who helped throughout the programme.

Any children wishing to join a team can contact Shane on +353 87 242 2779.

Under-8 Boys

The Under-8 boys enjoyed a lively internal blitz last Saturday morning, with great fun and brilliant effort from all involved.

Training continues on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. To join, contact John on +353 87 136 5053.

Under-10 Boys

The Under-10 boys continue to train well and will be on the road next weekend for their next blitz.

New players are always welcome. Contact Mike on +353 87 632 4202 to get involved.

Under-12 Boys

The Under-12A panel played Kiladangan in Puckaun last week and delivered a strong performance. Both the A and B groups are now preparing for an upcoming tournament hosted by Ballina in the coming weeks.

New players are welcome. Contact Greg on +353 85 170 8133.

Under-14 Boys

The knockout rounds of the U14A Championship began last week, with Nenagh drawn to face Roscrea in Toomevara. The boys battled brilliantly and stuck to their task throughout, but two early goals proved decisive in the end.

The team now moves into the Plate competition, and the coaches are hugely proud of the boys’ efforts to date.

The U14C team continue their preparations for their next fixture against Kilruane on 20 September. Best of luck to the boys.

Under-16 Boys

After a short break, the Under-16s regroup this week as preparations begin for the U16 Football Championship. Training resumes Thursday at 7pm.

To join, contact Niall on +353 87 408 6439.

Senior Hurlers

Huge congratulations to our senior hurlers, who delivered a superb quarter-final win over Cashel in Semple Stadium last Sunday.

Juvenile Club families and friends are already gearing up in sky blue and navy as we look forward to returning to Semple on Saturday week, when Éire Óg take on Sarsfields in the county semi-final.

Éire Óg abú.

Camogie News

Nenagh Run Club

Nenagh Run Club continues training every Wednesday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning at 10am in MacDonagh Park. This is an ideal running group for those interested in taking up jogging or for those looking to improve their running in a fun and social setting.

For more information, search for Nenagh Run Club on Instagram or join their WhatsApp Group by clicking here.

Bibs Bring the Thunder in Astro Hurling Thriller

Under the floodlights, with the Astro transformed into a cauldron of camán-fuelled chaos, the latest instalment of Social ‘Ground’ Hurling produced 40 minutes of pulsating, breathless, goal-hungry drama as the Bibs of Martin Gleeson, Ger Ryan and Conor O’Donovan went toe-to-toe with the Non-Bibs of John Phelan, Eamon Moylan and Jamie Kennedy.

When the final whistle blew, it was the Bibs who stood triumphant, emerging from the wreckage with an impressive 11-6 victory.

But this was no stroll in the Astro park.

The opening ten minutes exploded into life like a box of fireworks. The Non-Bibs struck first, with John Phelan twice finding the net to give his side a 2-0 advantage. Conor O’Donovan responded with a crucial green flag for the Bibs, leaving the Non-Bibs sitting pretty with a 2-1 lead at the first-quarter water break.

Then came the second-quarter blitz.

The Bibs returned from the interval like men possessed, with Ger Ryan turning goal poacher supreme, rattling the net three times in a devastating spell. Conor added two more, and suddenly the tide had turned with astonishing ferocity.

The Non-Bibs refused to wave the white flag, however, with John and Jamie Kennedy both raising green flags of their own. But the damage had been done. At half-time, the Bibs had wrestled control from their opponents and led 6-4.

If the first half was a rollercoaster, the third quarter was a runaway train.

Martin Gleeson finally joined the goal party with two thunderous strikes, while Ger and Conor added one apiece as the Bibs tore into the Non-Bibs defence. John and Jamie once again showed their appetite for destruction by replying with goals of their own, but the Bibs continued to pile on the pressure.

After 30 minutes, the scoreboard read 10-6 and the Bibs had stretched their advantage to four goals.

The final ten minutes were somewhat less frantic in front of goal, but there was still time for one final twist. Conor O’Donovan stepped forward to dispatch a penalty ‘65 with ice running through his veins, sealing the Bibs’ emphatic 11-6 triumph.

And what a night it was for Conor. The Bibs’ chief marksman finished with a magnificent five goals, while Ger Ryan helped himself to four and Martin Gleeson added two.

For the Non-Bibs, John Phelan led the charge with four goals, while Jamie Kennedy produced a fine brace.

But every great contest needs its moments of individual brilliance.

Save of the night? Absolutely no debate.

That honour belongs to Eamon Moylan, who produced a stunning piece of goalkeeping acrobatics when he somehow managed to get his hurley down low to his right to repel a vicious penalty ‘65 from Ger Ryan. The ball looked destined for the back of the net, but Eamon had other ideas, producing a save that belonged in the sporting theatre.

And then came the Hook Tackle of the Night.

John Phelan, charging back towards his own goal with the desperation of a man defending the gates of Troy, somehow denied Conor O’Donovan what appeared to be the simplest of tap-ins into an empty net. A magnificent last-gasp intervention.

Forty minutes. Seventeen goals. Heroic saves. Last-ditch defending. Momentum swings. And enough drama to fill a sports page for a week.

The Social Ground Hurling juggernaut rolls on.

Next Wednesday. 8.15pm. The Astro.

Be there. The camáns are waiting.

Adult News

Senior

Best of luck to our Senior hurlers who face Clonoulty-Rossmore in the County Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final. Throw-in is at 3:30pm in Borris-Ileigh.

Junior C

Best of luck to our Junior C hurlers who take on Silvermines in their Championship Semi-Final on Saturday. Throw-in is at 6:00pm in Dolla.

Lotto

There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three EUR50 lucky dip winners are:

Ella Carey, online.

F Kennedy, Tullaheady.

Maeve Corry, The Watch Centre.

Golf Classic

Our rescheduled Golf Classic fundraiser will take place on Friday, 11th September 2026 at Nenagh Golf Club.

We will endeavour to keep all existing bookings as close as possible to their original tee times.

As 3:30pm is now the latest available tee-time, we will be in contact with all participants to confirm their bookings and reschedule any tee times that were previously booked beyond 3:30pm.

Tee times and tee-box sponsorships are still available. To book or sponsor a tee box, please contact Mel Gleeson on 087-2440855 or Jim Nagle on 087-2850732.

Juvenile News

Under-6 Boys

On Saturday morning, our Under-6 group hosted a fantastic blitz with Kilruane and Toomevara. Six Éire Óg teams took part, giving every player plenty of game time, an opportunity to have fun, and the chance to put their skills into practice.

It is brilliant to see these young players improving week by week, building confidence, making new friends and, most importantly, enjoying their hurling.

A big thank-you to Kilruane and Toomevara for joining us and helping to make it such an enjoyable morning.

For boys born in 2020 or 2021 who would like to join, please contact Paul Lillis on 086 029 8118 for further details.

Under-8 Boys

Our Under-8s played their latest Go Games hurling fixture on Saturday morning in Nenagh. The boys had great fun and showed terrific skill throughout. Well done to all the players and coaches involved.

Under-10 Boys

The Under-10s travelled to Newtownshandrum, Cork, for the annual blitz hosted by the local club. The boys performed superbly, showing great teamwork, determination and the benefits of all their hard work in training.

Under-12 Boys

Our Under-12s faced Toomevara in the opening round of the Plate competition. It was a strong and composed performance from the lads, and we now look forward to the next round with confidence.

Under-14 Boys

The A team has reached the knockout stages of the North Tipperary Championship and will play Roscrea in Toomevara on September 10th at 6:00pm. Best of luck to the players and management, and as always, all support is greatly appreciated.

The C team continues its round-robin campaign. Despite difficult conditions last week, they hurled brilliantly against Ballina and came away as deserving winners. Congratulations to all involved.

Next up is Kilruane, with the date and time to be confirmed.

Under-16 Boys

With the hurling championship now complete for this group, attention turns to football. Training will resume shortly as the lads prepare for the next phase of their season.

Camogie News

Under-8 Girls

Our fantastic Under-8 girls took to the field on Wednesday evening for a series of hugely competitive and exciting games against Toomevara. The skills, effort and teamwork on display were outstanding, with every girl playing with heart, focus and real determination.

It is brilliant to see how much this group has progressed throughout the year. The coaches are incredibly proud of the girls’ development and achievements.

Under-10 Girls

Well done to our Under-10 girls who had a fantastic blitz on Saturday in Nenagh against Adare and Burgess. There was some brilliant hurling on show, with plenty of great games and, most importantly, lots of fun along the way.

Training continues on Wednesday.

Under-12 Girls

Our Under-12s trained well during the week and return to training on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Everyone is looking forward to Family Fun Day and the blitzes taking place this coming Sunday.

Under-13 Girls

Our Under-13s travelled to Monaleen on Saturday evening for a challenge match. The girls were superb, showing great skill, strength and determination to come away with a hard-fought one-point victory over the Limerick club.

Another challenge match is arranged against Ballina in Nenagh this Wednesday. Best of luck to the girls and management.

Under-16 Girls

The Under-16 girls travelled to Drombane to play Slieve Feilim in Round 2 of the Championship. The girls made a slow start against strong opposition and, despite their best efforts, were unable to close the gap after half-time.

The girls play Templemore away in the final round of the Championship this week. Best of luck to all involved.

Intermediate

Best of luck to our intermediate team who play Holycross this Friday evening in MacDonagh Park

Social Hurling

Last week’s social hurling on the astro was, for the very first time, broadcast live on radio and we have the transcript below of that wonderful occasion.

Good evening and welcome to the Astro, where we are all set for another instalment of what has become one of the great rivalries of modern Social Ground Hurling.

The Bibs are lining out with just two men tonight — Conor O’Donovan and Jamie Kennedy — against three in the shape of John Phelan, Ger Ryan and Eamon Moylan.

Two against three.

You have to say, the Bibs are either incredibly confident or have completely lost the run of themselves.

“Well, I think it’s a little bit of both, to be honest with you. But remember, they were beaten by a single goal the last time these sides met, so there’s a bit of unfinished business here tonight.”

Indeed there is. That encounter, two weeks ago on the night of the solar eclipse, went right down to the wire, with the Non-Bibs coming out on top by a single goal.

The Bibs will be looking for revenge.

Three periods of ten minutes tonight, following ten minutes of puck-around, and we are ready for the opening puck.

And we’re underway!

Immediately, Conor O’Donovan has possession. He’s looking for Kennedy. Kennedy has it now, turns away from the challenge, opens his body…

HE STRIKES…

GOAL!

GOAL FOR THE BIBS!

Jamie Kennedy with the finish and that is some start from the two-man outfit!

The Non-Bibs haven’t settled at all.

Here comes Ger Ryan.

Ryan into the attack, looking for Phelan…

Phelan gets the ball…

SHOT!

GOAL!

And John Phelan has the answer!

It’s all square!

Two attacks, two goals — and we’re barely into the opening exchanges.

This is developing into some contest.

Conor O’Donovan again.

He’s driving forward.

He’s got Kennedy inside…

He goes himself…

OH, THAT’S A FINE FINISH!

GOAL!

O’Donovan puts the Bibs back in front!

But there’s plenty of room here for the Non-Bibs to exploit.

Three against two, remember.

Ger Ryan picks it up.

He’s got Phelan to his right.

He doesn’t need him!

He shoots…

GOAL!

GER RYAN!

And we’re level again!

Four goals between the sides already and we’re only getting going.

You wouldn’t want to be a goalkeeper tonight.

And here’s Jamie Kennedy once again.

He’s having a look.

There’s not much on.

He’s going to have to make something happen himself…

He does!

SHOT!

GOAL!

Kennedy again!

His second of the night!

And the Bibs regain the lead.

But the response from the Non-Bibs is immediate.

John Phelan from distance…

He’s looking at it…

He’s struck that beautifully…

GOOOOOAL!

WHAT A GOAL!

JOHN PHELAN!

Right into the top-left corner!

From distance!

That is the goal of the night so far, without question.

You wouldn’t stop that with two goalkeepers.

And now Ger Ryan…

He’s through…

He shoots…

GOAL!

Ryan again!

The Non-Bibs have edged in front!

But Conor O’Donovan is refusing to let them have it.

O’Donovan…

Kennedy…

Back to O’Donovan…

SHOT!

GOAL!

And the Bibs are back in front!

This is extraordinary stuff!

Five goals to four at the first interval.

And, remarkably, you feel there should have been another five or six goals.

Chances have been missed at both ends.

Some glorious opportunities.

And, to be fair, nobody is covering themselves in glory when it comes to finishing.

Everyone is culpable.

Nobody is escaping that particular criticism tonight.

SECOND PERIOD

We’re back underway.

The Bibs lead by one but, remember, they’re down a man.

The Non-Bibs have the numerical advantage and you’d expect that to begin telling as the game goes on.

But here’s Kennedy.

Jamie Kennedy.

He’s already got two.

He’s looking for his hat-trick…

He’s through!

SHOT!

GOAL!

HAT-TRICK!

Jamie Kennedy!

Three goals for Kennedy and the Bibs extend their lead!

Ten minutes gone in the first, and already three for the man up front.

The Non-Bibs need an answer.

Eamon Moylan now.

Moylan picks it up.

He’s got space.

He shoots…

GOAL!

EAMON MOYLAN!

That’s the response they needed.

And Moylan comes again.

The Bibs are stretched here.

Moylan…

SHOT!

GOAL!

Two for Eamon!

And the Non-Bibs are back in the contest.

Ger Ryan now.

He’s looking dangerous.

He gets the ball…

He turns…

GOAL!

GER RYAN!

And suddenly the two-goal lead has disappeared.

But Jamie Kennedy is having absolutely none of it.

Kennedy receives.

He’s got one man to beat…

He takes him on…

SHOT!

GOAL!

JAMIE KENNEDY!

Again!

That’s four for Kennedy!

And the Bibs restore their advantage.

Conor O’Donovan now.

Can he add another?

He has the space…

HE SHOOTS…

GOAL!

O’DONOVAN!

The Bibs lead by three!

Ten goals to seven!

And you have to say, for a team playing two against three, they are showing remarkable legs.

But the Non-Bibs have another ten minutes to come.

And that is a long time in Social Ground Hurling.

FINAL PERIOD

This is it.

Ten minutes remaining.

The Bibs lead 10–7.

Two against three.

Can they hold on?

That’s the question.

And immediately the Non-Bibs are on the attack.

They’re throwing everything at the Bibs.

Ger Ryan.

Ryan has it…

SHOT!

GOAL!

Ger Ryan!

The lead is down to two!

And now Eamon Moylan…

Moylan has possession.

He’s looking for the opening.

He shoots…

GOAL!

EAMON MOYLAN!

And we’re back to a one-goal game!

What a turnaround!

The Bibs were three ahead and suddenly they’re hanging on.

You can see the pressure now.

Conor O’Donovan trying to get out.

Kennedy is calling for it.

He gets it.

Jamie Kennedy…

He’s out on the left.

Very acute angle.

Very little to aim at.

He’s going to have to produce something special here.

He shoots…

GOOOOOOOOOOAL!

JAMIE KENNEDY!

WHAT A FINISH!

FROM THE ACUTEST OF ANGLES!

That is some goal!

And that could be a massive goal for the Bibs.

11–9!

The Non-Bibs now have to chase the game.

John Phelan pushing forward.

Ger Ryan.

Eamon Moylan.

They’re throwing bodies forward.

The Bibs are defending desperately.

There’s a chance…

Blocked!

Another opportunity…

Saved!

The pressure is relentless now.

The Bibs are under siege.

We’re into the closing stages.

Every puck is becoming more important.

The Non-Bibs need two.

They get one and we’re into a draw.

But the clock is running down.

John Phelan again.

He’s looking for the opening.

He’s driving forward…

And that’s the final attack!

The final attack of the match!

AND IT’S A PENALTY ’65!

A PENALTY ’65 FOR THE NON-BIBS!

Now, the game itself is beyond them.

They’re two goals behind.

But this is about more than just tonight.

Remember, the first encounter was won by the Non-Bibs by a single goal.

The Bibs lead tonight by two.

If Phelan scores here, the aggregate across the two legs is level.

And this is the final puck of the night.

Jamie Kennedy is going into goal.

John Phelan has the ball.

The Astro falls silent.

This is it.

Phelan standing over it.

He’s waiting.

Kennedy is ready.

Phelan takes the run-up…

HE STRIKES IT!

OH, WHAT A SAVE!

KENNEDY!

KENNEDY HAS SAVED IT!

DIVING FULL LENGTH TO HIS LEFT!

HE’S GOT A HAND TO IT!

HE’S PARRIED IT AWAY!

THE BALL IS CLEAR!

WHAT A SAVE!

WHAT A SAVE TO FINISH THE MATCH!

And that’s it!

The final puck has been struck!

The final whistle goes!

AND THE BIBS HAVE AVENGED THEIR DEFEAT!

BIBS 11!

NON-BIBS 9!

Two men against three!

And they’ve done it!

What a contest!

What a finish!

And what a way to settle the bragging rights!

Jamie Kennedy is the hero for the Bibs tonight with seven goals.

Ger Ryan finishes as the leading scorer for the Non-Bibs with four.

And once again, Eamon Moylan proves himself the penalty-saving specialist, with four saves to his name.

But that final save from Kennedy…

That was something else.

John Phelan had the chance to send the aggregate score level with the final puck of the match.

He went for the bottom-right corner.

Kennedy read it perfectly.

Dived to his left.

And somehow got enough on it to turn it away.

You couldn’t have scripted it better.

And perhaps fittingly, John Phelan also produces what was arguably the goal of the night earlier on — blasting one from distance into the top-left corner.

As for the player responsible for the most glaring misses of the evening…

Well, we’ll leave that one unnamed.

There are reputations to protect.

And friendships to preserve.

But one thing is certain — we’ve had another outstanding night of Social Ground Hurling.

The Bibs take the victory.

The Bibs take the bragging rights.

And after two legs, we have our answer.

We’ll be back next Wednesday evening at 8.15pm for another chapter.

Until then, from the Astro, it’s goodnight.

And remember:

If you’re going to miss…

Make sure nobody is keeping count.

 

County Board Draw

With just one week to go before the first draw in this year’s County Board Clubs Draw, we are asking everyone associated with Nenagh Éire Óg (who is not already in the draw) to please consider purchasing a ticket.

Whether you are a player, a parent and/or guardian of a juvenile or camogie player, a regular user of our facilities, or simply a Nenagh Éire Óg supporter, your support genuinely matters and is deeply appreciated.

This draw remains the single most important income source for Nenagh Éire Óg, with €70 from every membership going directly to the club. Your support plays a vital role in funding day-to-day club activities, maintaining top-class facilities, and enabling continued investment so that Nenagh Éire Óg remains a positive and progressive force within our community.

By joining, you are supporting both Tipperary GAA and Nenagh Éire Óg, while also being in with a chance to win fantastic prizes, with €500,000 on offer over the next 10 months.

You can join the draw online at the following link: Pick Nenagh Éire Óg as your club and your promoter of choice from those listed. County Board Clubs Draw

If you have any questions please contact Catherine at 086-996643 or Jim Nagle at 087-2850732

Free Eye Test with Specsavers Nenagh

For the month of August, our club sponsor Specsavers is offering free sight tests to all club members. To avail of this offer, simply present the attached voucher when booking or attending your appointment. We are delighted to thank Specsavers for their continued support of the club and encourage all members to take advantage of this great offer.

Michelle Barry

Recently, Michelle Barry made a return to competitive hurling after a kidney transplant last April. In this week’s edition of the Nenagh Guardian Michelle spoke to Anna Powell about her first game back in three years. You can read the interview here. 

Adult News

Senior Hurling

Our senior hurlers defeated Toomevara, 3-17 to 1-14, in the final group game of the championship, with Ben West (1) and Jake Morris (2) getting the goals and the win sees us qualify for the knock out stages as group runners up. We now play Clonoulty Rossmore in a preliminary quarter final on Sunday, 6th September, at 3:30pm. 

Juvenile News

Under-8 Boys

Our Under-8 boys are gearing up for their next Go Games blitz on Saturday morning. There is great enthusiasm within this young group and plenty of progress is being made at training and in games.

Under-10 Boys

The Under-10 boys played Kilruane in Nenagh on Saturday morning, delivering a superb display of skill, teamwork and hard work. Well done to all the players involved and keep up the excellent effort.

Under-12A Boys

The Under-12A boys continue to prepare for their upcoming Plate competition, with fixtures yet to be confirmed.

Under-12B Boys

Our Under-12B boys travelled to Puckaun last week to face Toomevara. Despite a truly gallant effort, they were narrowly edged out on the evening. This group has made remarkable progress throughout the season and the message from the coaches is to keep attending training and keep practising.

Congratulations to Harry, who was named last week’s Player of the Week.

Under-14A Boys

The Under-14A boys played an intense and much-anticipated clash with Silvermines in Dolla last week. Nenagh led well into the break but a single goal ultimately separated the sides, with Silvermines taking the win.

It was a fantastic battle for the supporters to enjoy and an excellent test for all the players. The knockout stages now await this group as they look forward to the next stage of the competition.

Under-14B Boys

The Under-14B boys faced Newport last week and now prepare to meet Ballina this Thursday in their next round-robin fixture. Best of luck to the team.

Under-16A Boys

The Under-16A boys will play Newport in the North Tipperary Hurling Championship A semi-final on Monday evening at 6.45pm in Puckane.

Best of luck to all the lads. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Family Fun Day

The club will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 6th, from 10am to 1pm. We look forward to seeing all our Éire Óg children in their sky-blue colours enjoying what promises to be a fantastic community occasion.

Activities will include games, music, food and a bring-and-buy shop for pre-loved GAA gear. Keep an eye on the club’s social media channels for further updates.

Éire Ógres Nursery

Our new Éire Ógres Nursery has begun and takes place every Saturday morning from 10am to 10.45am. It is open to all boys and girls born in 2021 or 2022 who are not currently part of a club group.

Please spread the word and help us welcome new families to Éire Óg.

Camogie News

Intermediate 

Junior C

Under-6

Our Under-6 girls have enjoyed another fantastic few weeks of fun, friendship and learning new skills. It has been great to see the girls’ confidence and skills improving each week.

A big thank you to our coaches and parents for their continued support. New players are always very welcome to come along and give camogie a try. Training continues next Saturday at 9.00am.

Under-10

Our Under-10 girls have enjoyed a great run of games recently. On Monday night, the girls played Portroe and Burgess, followed by another great game against Drom on Wednesday evening in Nenagh. The girls are back in action tomorrow, Monday, when they take on Borris-Ileigh.

These games provide fantastic opportunities for the girls to develop their skills, teamwork and confidence. Well done to all the girls for their brilliant effort and enthusiasm.

Under-12

Our Under-12 Navy and Blue teams did the club proud on Sunday in the league finals in Coolmore Morris Park, Thurles.

The Navy team played Mullinahone in their semi-final before facing Drom & Inch in the Gold Final. They gave an outstanding account of themselves in both games, winning their semi-final comprehensively before narrowly missing out on victory in the Gold Final. This group competed against some of the best teams in the county and should be extremely proud of their performances.

The Blue team played St Mary’s in their final and came out on the right side of the result. The Blue team have gone from strength to strength throughout the year, with their hard work, practice and consistency paying off.

Well done to all our Under-12 players for doing the club proud.

Under-13

Our Under-13 girls travel to Craughwell in Galway on Saturday to play teams from a number of counties. Training for this group now takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with new and returning players always very welcome.

We wish all the girls starting secondary school this week the very best of luck.

Under-16

Our Under-16 girls played Burgess-Duharra in the first round of the Under-16 Championship on Wednesday evening in Nenagh. Playing against a strong wind in the first half, the girls were just two points behind at half-time. The girls continued the second half with the same determination and finished strongly. Plenty of players got on the scoreboard as Nenagh Éire Óg secured a 7-10 to 4-10 victory. There were excellent performances all over the pitch.

Next up for the girls is Slieve Felim Rapparees in Drombane on Tuesday at 6.45pm. Best of luck to the team.

Club Lotto

There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:

David Hackett, online.

Michael Hackett, Cork.

K Rosney, Annbrook.

Next weeks jackpot is €2,700 and you can play it here. 

Social Hurling

The Other Crowd play Hurling in MacDonagh Park

There are nights in MacDonagh Park when the ordinary folk of this world might think they have witnessed nothing more than a game of Social ‘ground’ Hurling upon the Astro. But there are other nights when, if you have the eyes to see and the ears to hear, you might begin to suspect that there are things moving amongst us that are not entirely of this world. Last Wednesday was such a night.

For upon the enchanted Astro turf, beneath skies known to The Good People and within sight of the ancient lands of Tipperary, two rival bands of The Other Crowd came forth to settle an ancient score. On one side stood John Phelan, Ger Ryan and Eamon Moylan, proudly adorned in their sacred bibs. Opposing them were Martin Gleeson, Jamie Kennedy and Conor O’Donovan, who had come without bibs but with all the confidence of men who had perhaps been whispering to the Púca before sunset.

The battle was to be fought over four periods of ten minutes and from the very beginning it was clear that there would be little mercy shown between these rival tribes of The Otherworld.

At the end of the first quarter, the non-bibs had stolen away with a 4-2 lead. Jamie Kennedy had already announced himself as a creature of considerable enchantment, finding the net three times and performing cartwheels in celebration, a display that caused some to wonder whether he had been drinking from the same mysterious well as the Leprechauns of old. Conor O’Donovan added another, while Ger Ryan and Eamon Moylan replied for the bibs.

The second quarter brought no relief for the men in bibs. Martin Gleeson, who appeared to have made some secret bargain with The Good People before entering the field, struck three times to the net and brought his personal tally to three. Ger Ryan and John Phelan answered for the bibs but when the mysterious lights of The Otherworld flickered across the Astro, the scoreboard showed 7-5 to the non-bibs.

Then came the third quarter and here the ancient powers seemed to turn decisively against the bibs.

For ten long minutes they could find no answer and not a single ball crossed the non-bibs’ goal line. Martin Gleeson and Jamie Kennedy each found the net twice, while Conor O’Donovan added another when he disappeared past John Phelan as though he had stepped through a fairy rath itself.

Indeed, Conor’s goal was preceded by a nutmeg of such delicacy that even the watching Portroe and Moneygall folk, departing the inner pitch after their own contest, were drawn to pause and witness the deed. Some claimed afterwards that Conor had merely slipped through John’s legs. Others, who know the ways of The Other Crowd, were convinced that John had been briefly spirited away into The Otherworld.

By now the non-bibs had stretched their advantage to seven goals and the outlook for the bibs was darker than a moonless night beside an abandoned fairy fort.

Yet the final quarter was not without its wonders.

First came John Phelan, who, as Jamie Kennedy prepared to unleash a thunderbolt towards the net, produced a hook tackle of such precision that Jamie swung at nothing but the evening air. Had one been standing nearby, one might almost have heard the laughter of The Good People.

Then, not long afterwards, Ger Ryan gathered his courage and set off upon a journey across the entire length of the Astro. With Conor O’Donovan in hot pursuit, Ger ran as though pursued by every mischievous Púca from the Galtee Mountains to the Slieve Felims. But no fairy trick could catch him. With remarkable calm, he reached the other end and coolly buried the ball in the net, bringing the night’s scoring to its final total of 16-7.

Martin Gleeson emerged as the great goal-getter of the evening, finishing with seven goals, while Ger Ryan led the charge for the bibs with four.

Jamie Kennedy, however, must be awarded the crown for the finest display of fairy gymnastics, his cartwheels being of such quality that there was talk afterwards that the Fairy Queen herself might be considering him for a place in her travelling troupe.

And yet perhaps the most remarkable deed of the evening belonged to Eamon Moylan. Standing between the sticks, Eamon produced a goalkeeping performance worthy of the finest guardian of a fairy fort, saving penalties from each of his three non-bibbed opponents. Three penalties, three saves — enough to have The Good People muttering amongst themselves about ancient enchantments.

And so the Astro fell silent once more, the hurlers of The Other Crowd disappeared into the darkness and the ordinary world returned to MacDonagh Park.

But should you happen to pass the Astro next Wednesday at 8.15pm, keep your eyes open. For The Other Crowd may once again emerge from their hidden places, hurleys in hand, ready to settle another ancient score beneath the watchful gaze of the moon.

Development Information Night & Patron Program Launch

The Club Executive will host a Development Information Evening on Wednesday, 19th August, from 7 – 9pm at MacDonagh Park.
This event will provide an update on progress within our long‑term development plan and outline the final phase of works now being prepared.

A Q&A session will offer members and supporters the opportunity to discuss the next steps.

The evening will also mark the official launch of our Patron Funding Program, with full details available on the night. All members, supporters, parents, and members of the wider community are invited to attend in the Complex any time from 7pm to 9pm.

Specsavers Nenagh

For the month of August, our club sponsor Specsavers is offering free sight tests to all club members. To avail of this offer, simply present the attached voucher when booking or attending your appointment. We are delighted to thank Specsavers for their continued support of the club and encourage all members to take advantage of this great offer.

Nenagh Éire Óg – Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw 2026–2027

The Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw remains one of the most important income sources for Nenagh Éire Óg. Whether you are a new member or have supported the draw for many years, we truly value and appreciate your continued commitment. 70% of every membership goes directly to Nenagh Éire Óg. Your contribution plays a significant role in our annual financial plan by supporting all club day to day activities, helping us provide top class facilities and investing to ensure that Nenagh Éire Óg continues to be a positive influence within our community.

By joining, you are supporting both Tipperary GAA and Nenagh Éire Óg, while also being in with a chance to win fantastic prizes.
You can join the draw online at the following link: https://member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers

Volunteers

On Saturday last, we hosted the Arrabawn Tournament, with eight teams participating in what was a fantastic day of hurling in MacDonagh Park.

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our army of volunteers who helped make the day such a success. We are very fortunate in the club to have so many people willing to put their shoulder to the wheel to ensure that all matches are properly staffed and that the tournament runs smoothly.

These games are important not only to the club but to the town in general, bringing much-needed business to the area and showcasing Nenagh to visiting teams and supporters.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who gives their time and effort to help make these events happen. Your contribution is hugely appreciated and is a vital part of what makes days like this possible.

Adult News

Senior 

Junior C 

Camogie News

Under-8

Our super Under-8 girls were out in group games in Burgess on Saturday, taking on Burgess and Shannon Rovers.

The girls were fantastic throughout, showing great skill, effort and determination. Their coaches, families and supporters were incredibly proud of the performances and, most importantly, the fantastic spirit shown by every player.

Under-10

Our Under-10 girls are back in action this week, taking part in a blitz against Portroe and Burgess on Monday evening in Portroe. Then, on Thursday evening, we will host Drom in an Under-10 blitz in Nenagh.

Best of luck to all the girls!

Under-12

Our two Under-12 teams are looking forward to games against Kildangan this Monday. Then, on Sunday 23rd, it’s Under-12 Team Final Day, with our teams facing Mullinahone and St. Mary’s in their respective league/championship finals.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of camogie and a great day out for all the girls. Best of luck to both teams!

Under-13

Our Under-13 girls gave a superb display against a strong Boherlahan/Dualla side in their Development League quarter-final. Boherlahan/Dualla finished the stronger and took the win. We look forward to taking part in a number of blitzes over the coming weeks.

Best of luck to our Under-12 contingent in their finals this week.

Under-16

Our Under-16 girls begin their championship campaign on Wednesday evening at 6.45pm, when they take on Burgess/Duharra on the New Field.

Best of luck to the girls and management!

Intermediate

We began our Intermediate Championship campaign on Saturday night with an away game against Borris-Ileigh. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing performance, with Borris-Ileigh winning comfortably. Our next game takes place at 11am next Sunday in MacDonagh Park, when we face Boherlahan/Dualla.

Best of luck to the team!

Juvenile News

Under-6 Boys

On Saturday morning last, the under-6 group had a Go Game Blitz with a trip to Portroe to play the home team along with Ballina. All the boys had a great morning of fun. Many thanks to Portroe GAA for hosting us and also GDAs Gary O’ Connor and Gary Sexton for organising this Go Games morning.

For any boys born in 2020 and 2021 wishing to join, please contact Paul Lillis on 086 0298118 for more details.

Under-12 Boys

A Team

The A team played Roscrea in their quarter-final last week and bowed out after a brave and determined performance. The boys now move into the Plate competition, with fixture details to follow. Well done to the group on a display full of heart and effort.

B Team

The B team recorded an excellent win over Burgess and now progress to a semi-final against Toomevara on Monday 17th at 7.15pm in Portroe. Best of luck to the boys. All support is greatly appreciated.

Under-14 Boys

A Team

The A team will take on Silvermines at 6.45pm in Dolla on Thursday. Best wishes to the boys and all support is greatly appreciated.

B Team

The B team have a week’s break from games and return to competitive action next week. Fixture details to follow.

Tony Forrestal Under-14 North Tipperary Competition

Huge congratulations to mentor Dave Minogue, player Dylan Corrigan and the North Tipperary Under-14 hurling team who competed in the Tony Forrestal competition yesterday.

They narrowly lost to East Cork in a tight encounter that could have gone either way before finishing the day with a superb win over Cork County. Well done to all involved on a great representation of the club.

Under-16 Boys

The Under-16s recorded a strong win over Burgess last week and now advance to the North Tipperary Under-16A semi-final, where they will play Newport in Puckane at 6.45pm next Monday, August 24th. Best of luck to the lads. All support is greatly appreciated.

The C team played Kilruane last week, completing the final leg of their competition.

Arrabawn Under-15A and B Competitions

A huge congratulations to Fionn Tucker, who lined out with the Tipperary Under-15A hurling team in the Arrabawn Cup in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh. Tipperary reached the semi-final, losing to Kilkenny by a single point. Kilkenny went on to win the final convincingly. Tipperary then faced Waterford in the runners-up final and delivered a superb performance, winning well.

Fionn was outstanding throughout, scoring 1–3 and playing a major role in the team’s success. A brilliant achievement for Fionn and the entire Tipperary group, bringing a strong finish to a great season for this Under-15 development squad and management.

Congratulations also to Harry Bailey and Paraic Sheedy, who represented Tipperary on the Gold teams in the B competition. Both boys made significant contributions across the games.

Under-16 A Tipperary Development Panel

Congratulations to Adam Quigley and Ronan Quinn, who were part of the Tipperary Under-16 hurling team competing at the weekend and reached the final of their respective competitions.

A special mention to Adam, who had the fantastic honour of captaining the Tipperary side. A brilliant achievement.

Solar Eclipse Hurling Thriller: Bibs Just Eclipse Non-Bibs in Astro Epic

It was a night when the sun disappeared from the sky – but it was the bibs who ensured the opposition disappeared from the scoreboard!

In a Social ‘Ground’ Hurling spectacular on the Astro last Wednesday, a game that arguably eclipsed the earlier solar eclipse for sheer excitement, drama and sporting theatre, the bibs team of Eamon Moylan, Ger Ryan and John Phelan narrowly edged past – or should that be eclipsed – their non-bibs rivals Jamie Kennedy and Conor O’Donovan by the slimmest of margins, emerging victorious on a sensational 13-12 scoreline.

Played over three pulsating 10-minute periods, the bibs came roaring out of the darkness and into the light, establishing a commanding 5-1 lead at the first water break. Ger and Eamon found the net while John produced a string of penalty saves that would have had even the most seasoned goalkeepers seeing stars.

Conor was the lone ray of light for the non-bibs, finding the net to keep his side within touching distance.

But if the non-bibs thought they had been plunged into total darkness, they were about to discover that this game was far from over.

The bibs came out blazing after the restart, firing three unanswered goals to stretch their advantage. Surely the game was slipping beyond the non-bibs?

Not a bit of it!

Refusing to let the scoreboard cast a shadow over their night, Jamie and Conor finally solved the mystery of the bibs’ diamond formation and launched a spectacular comeback. Jamie, in particular, turned on the goal-scoring brilliance, and suddenly the darkness was lifting.

Nine goals apiece!

The Astro was rocking. The eclipse had nothing on this.

Then, just when it looked as though the momentum had swung completely towards the non-bibs, Ger Ryan stepped into the spotlight. With the clock ticking towards the second interval, he calmly steadied the ship with a crucial tap-in goal to restore the bibs’ advantage.

The final period delivered yet another celestial twist.

A switch in positions between Eamon and John injected fresh energy into the bibs’ attack and, suddenly, they were operating in perfect alignment. Three goals came in rapid succession, with John proving particularly lethal, slotting home twice as the bibs appeared to have moved into an unassailable orbit.

But Jamie and Conor were not finished.

Not even close.

With the final whistle approaching, the non-bibs duo launched one last extraordinary assault. Three goals without reply sent shockwaves around the Astro and brought them within one goal of levelling the contest.

Then came the moment of the night.

With the equaliser seemingly written in the stars, the non-bibs launched one final effort – only for Eamon to produce a sensational reflex save right on the stroke of full time.

The ball stayed out.

The eclipse passed.

And the bibs had survived.

FINAL SCORE: BIBS 13 – 12 NON-BIBS

Ger Ryan led the scoring charts with a phenomenal six goals, Eamon contributed five and John added two. But while the bibs may have claimed the glory, Jamie and Conor deserve enormous credit for their never-say-die comeback, with six goals apiece and the game ultimately going right down to the final seconds.

It was a night when the sun disappeared, the stars came out and the Social Ground Hurling lived up to its billing as the greatest show on the Astro.

One thing is certain: next Wednesday’s session, throwing in at 8.15pm, cannot come quickly enough.

Specsavers Nenagh

For the month of August, our club sponsor Specsavers is offering free sight tests to all club members. To avail of this offer, simply present the attached voucher when booking or attending your appointment. We are delighted to thank Specsavers for their continued support of the club and encourage all members to take advantage of this great offer.

Nenagh Éire Óg – Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw 2026–2027

The Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw remains one of the most important income sources for Nenagh Éire Óg. Whether you are a new member or have supported the draw for many years, we truly value and appreciate your continued commitment. 70% of every membership goes directly to Nenagh Éire Óg. Your contribution plays a significant role in our annual financial plan by supporting all club day to day activities, helping us provide top class facilities and investing to ensure that Nenagh Éire Óg continues to be a positive influence within our community.

By joining, you are supporting both Tipperary GAA and Nenagh Éire Óg, while also being in with a chance to win fantastic prizes.
You can join the draw online at the following link: https://member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers

Club Lotto

There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The three €50 lucky dip winners are:

Maeve Flynn, c/o Jim Flynn

Maria Maher, Dunkerrin

Christy Heffernan, Newport

Next weeks jackpot is €2,600 and you can play it here. 

Senior Hurling

Junior-C

Minor Hurling

Our Minor hurlers were defeated by Kiladangan, 3-19 to 1-15, in Puckane on Wednesday, bringing our interest in this year’s championship to an end.

The club would like to thank the management team of Phil Hennessy, Bryan Darcy, Con Morris and John Phelan, with Bartley Ryan providing first aid. We also thank the entire panel of players for their hard work, commitment and dedication throughout the year.

The 2026 panel was: Harry Bailey, Karl Boland, Adam Boland, John Carmody, Rhys Cottrell, Eibhin Darcy, Marcus Finn, James Heffernan, Cian Hannon, Jack Hogan, Kristers Janitens, Evan Jones, Michael Kennedy, Michael Macloone, Daniel Moylan, Diarmuid Nolan, Robbie O’Brien, Senan O’Farrell, Ronan Quinn, Adam Quigley, Cian Ryan, Michael Ryan, Alex Smith, Paraic Sheehy, Charlie Talbot, Aodhan Tucker (Capt), Eanna Tucker, Fionn Tucker, Anluan White, Evan White, Harry Walsh.

Juvenile News

Under-8 Boys

Our Under-8 boys enjoyed a very exciting blitz in Portroe last weekend. The lads played brilliantly and are developing into fine young hurlers. Next up is Kilruane next Saturday.

New players are always welcome. Contact John on 087 136 5053 to enquire or join up.

Under-10 Boys

The Under-10s made the long trip to Cappawhite and travelled in huge numbers. The boys were excellent in all their games, showing great teamwork and determination. Thanks to Cappawhite for the warm hospitality. Next up is Clonlara next weekend.

New players are always welcome. Contact Mike on 087 632 4202 to enquire or join up.

Under-12 Boys

Both Under-12 teams have reached the quarter-final stages of their respective groups. The A team play on Tuesday evening in Roscrea. Details will follow on club media. The B team play on Thursday evening. Details will also follow.

Best wishes to both teams and management.

Under-14 Boys

After a terrific battle against Ballinahinch–Templederry last week, the A team were just pipped at the post despite a gallant effort. The A team have no competitive game this week and will face Silvermines next week. The B team play Newport in Newport on Thursday evening at 7pm. All support is appreciated and we wish the boys every success.

Under-16 Boys

The boys recorded a fine win over Kilruane last week. They now progress to the North Tipperary quarter-final on Monday, August 10th, against Burgess in Toomevara at 7pm. All support is appreciated. Best of luck to the lads.

The C team play Kilruane in Nenagh at 7.30pm on Thursday. Best of luck to the boys.

Camogie News

County Action

Well done to Eva Bailey and Emily Harmse, who proudly represented Tipperary at the Under-14 National Blitz on Saturday. The girls then enjoyed another very special experience on Sunday, attending the All-Ireland Camogie Final in Croke Park, where they had the honour of taking part in the half-time parade on the pitch with the Under-14 Tipperary team. A fantastic weekend and wonderful memories for both girls. We are very proud of you, Eva and Emily!

Under-8 Girls

Our Under-8 girls played Toomevara on Wednesday evening in a series of very competitive and exciting games. The effort, teamwork and determination shown by the girls were fantastic and it was brilliant to see the progress being made by this enthusiastic group. Training continues on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, unless we have a match. The girls take part in their next blitz on Wednesday evening, followed by their next Go Games fixture on Saturday morning. New players are always welcome. Contact club media to come along and give camogie a try. You are guaranteed to enjoy the atmosphere and the Éire Óg spirit.

Under-12 Girls

Our Under-12s had a great evening of camogie last Friday as both of our Under-12 teams took on Boherlahan in challenge matches. Thanks to Boherlahan for travelling to Nenagh and for two skilful, competitive and enjoyable games. Well done to all the girls on their great teamwork, effort and sportsmanship. We are looking forward to further challenge games this week.

Tipperary Jubilee Team

Congratulations to the Tipperary Jubilee Team, who were honoured in Croke Park today to celebrate the fantastic achievements of 2001, when Tipperary won both the Junior and Senior All-Ireland Camogie titles, with the Senior team completing an incredible three-in-a-row. We are especially proud of our own clubman Michael Cleary, who managed the Tipperary Senior team to those historic successes. Congratulations, Michael. A remarkable achievement and a contribution to Tipperary camogie matched by very few.

Under-13 Girls

Our Under-13 girls are back in action this Tuesday evening as they face Boherlahan Dualla in MacDonagh Park, with throw-in at 7.30pm. All support is greatly appreciated. Best of luck to the girls and management.

Nenagh Run Club

Nenagh Run Club continues training every Wednesday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning at 10am in MacDonagh Park. This is an ideal running group for those interested in taking up jogging or for those looking to improve their running in a fun and social setting.

For more information, search for Nenagh Run Club on Instagram or join their WhatsApp Group by clicking here.

The Late Eddie O’Donnell

Senior

Junior-A

Our Junior-A hurlers bowed out of the North Championship following a thrilling 2-25 to 4-20 defeat to Roscrea in Friday evening’s semi-final in Toomevara.

It was an outstanding game of hurling with Aodhan O’Connor and Conor McCarthy raising the green flags for Nenagh.

The result brings the curtain down on our junior-A campaign for 2026 and we thank the management team of Alan Kelly, David Hackett, Michael McNamara and Eddie Tucker and panel of players for their commitment and hard work throughout the year. 

2026 Junior-A Panel: Michael Ahearne, Adam Boland, Conor Bonar, Cian Connolly, Conor Doyle, Gavin Dooley, Mark Flannery, Seanie Geaney, Eoin Garrigan, Adam Gratton, Stevie Hallinan, Liam Heffernan, Conor Hodgins, Gary Howard, Zac Keller, Michael Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Brendan Long, Niall Madden, Conor McCarthy, Michael McCloone, Niall McKeogh, Fionn McLoughlin, Billy Moran, Dan O’Donovan, Aodhan O’Connor, Ethan O’Brien, Mark O’Farrell, Cian O’Farrell, Sean Phelan, Conor Robinson, Michael Ryan, Jack Sheedy, Fiachra Starr, Aodhan Tucker, Mark Tuite.

Junior-C

Lotto

Social Hurling

 

ASTROMANIA I: GLEESON GOES FULL HULK! KENNEDY & RYAN LEFT COUNTING THE LIGHTS IN ASTRO APOCALYPSE!

“GOOD GAWD ALMIGHTY… He is Broken in Half!” screamed the imaginary commentary team as four of Social Ground Hurling’s biggest superstars marched onto the Astro for a clash that had been billed for weeks as THE GREATEST MAIN EVENT IN ASTRO HISTORY!

Forget Croke Park. Forget Semple Stadium. Last Wednesdays battlefield was the Astro, where reputations would be made, legends would be born and egos would be shattered into a thousand tiny sliotars!

In the NON-BIBS CORNER, weighing in at a combined “don’t ask”, stood Jamie “The Human Wall” Kennedy and Ger “The Goal Sniper” Ryan—two men promising pain, punishment and plenty of scores.

Across the halfway line, wearing the bibs with the swagger of reigning champions, were Martin “The Goal Machine” Gleeson and his silent but deadly tag-team partner Conor “The Executioner” O’Donovan. The bookmakers made them favourites. The crowd expected fireworks. Nobody expected the massacre that followed.

Before fists… sorry… hurleys started flying, the quartet survived a brutal warm-up worthy of a WWF Royal Rumble. Three punishing five-minute drills pushed lungs, legs and pride to breaking point. End-to-end striking. Wall drills. Relentless running. There were rumours one player briefly considered retirement before the main event had even begun.

DING! DING! DING!

The bell sounded and it was Ger “The Sniper” Ryan who landed the first knockout blow, rifling home an early goal that sent the non-bibs supporters into absolute bedlam.

“WE’VE GOT NEW CHAMPIONS!” shouted nobody sensible.

Because what happened next can only be described as a sporting version of Hulk Hogan Hulking Up.

Martin Gleeson suddenly transformed from mild-mannered hurler into an unstoppable goal-scoring wrecking ball. Goal. Goal. Goal. Another goal. The Astro net was taking such a pounding it briefly considered handing in its notice.

Kennedy and Ryan threw everything at the bibs, but every attack was met with another devastating Gleeson finish. Conor O’Donovan quietly did all the dirty work, setting traps, winning possession and delivering the sort of support every championship-winning tag-team dreams of.

At half-time the scoreboard flashed like the giant screen at WrestleMania:

BIBS 5… NON-BIBS 3!

Could the non-bibs produce the greatest comeback since The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hulk Hogan?

Could Jamie Kennedy summon one last miracle?

Could Ger Ryan find another moment of magic?

No.

Not even close.

With the setting sun blazing directly into the eyes of the non-bibs—an interference so suspicious it would have had the referee checking for hidden managers—the second half became a one-sided demolition.

Martin Gleeson smelled blood… and then absolutely feasted.

He hammered home goal after goal with the cold efficiency of a man who had somewhere else to be by 8 o’clock. Every finish was greeted by imaginary pyrotechnics, deafening cheers and one increasingly desperate Jamie Kennedy diving around his goalmouth like a goalkeeper possessed.

To be fair to Kennedy, he produced an astonishing collection of penalty saves that prevented the scoreline from entering “call-the-authorities” territory. Without his heroics between the posts, witnesses believe double figures were not only possible—they were inevitable.

When the final whistle mercifully arrived, there was only one winner.

FINAL SCORE

BIBS 9

NON-BIBS 3

Martin “The Goal Machine” Gleeson walked away clutching the unofficial AstroMania Championship Belt after an outrageous haul of SIX GOALS, confirming beyond any doubt that he is currently the most feared finisher in Social Ground Hurling.

Ger Ryan refused to surrender, battling until the bitter end to notch all three goals for the non-bibs in a display of sheer determination.

Conor O’Donovan once again proved that every great superstar needs the perfect tag-team partner, quietly pulling strings while Gleeson grabbed the headlines.

And Jamie Kennedy? He may have left without the victory, but “The Human Wall” earned standing ovations for his incredible penalty saves, somehow surviving an aerial bombardment that would have sunk lesser men.

Just when exhausted spectators thought the night’s entertainment was over, the trio of Kennedy, Ryan and O’Donovan entered the dreaded ‘Two Touches Challenge’—a contest so demanding it makes climbing Hell in a Cell look like a stroll in the park.

For three gruelling minutes apiece, each warrior stepped into the middle, desperately attempting to tame the sliotar with one touch before launching it onwards with the next. There were moments of brilliance, moments of panic and at least one touch that may still be orbiting somewhere over North Tipperary.

As darkness fell over the Astro, battered bodies limped home, the imaginary commentary team packed away their microphones and the crowd left knowing they had witnessed something special.

JR: “By Gawd… somebody stop Martin Gleeson!”

Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler: “Stop him? JR… at this stage you’d need the entire county panel!”

One thing is certain…

ASTROMANIA II CAN’T COME SOON ENOUGH!

Nenagh Éire Óg – Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw 2026–2027

The Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw remains one of the most important income sources for Nenagh Éire Óg. Whether you are a new member or have supported the draw for many years, we truly value and appreciate your continued commitment. 70% of every membership goes directly to Nenagh Éire Óg. Your contribution plays a significant role in our annual financial plan by supporting all club day to day activities, helping us provide top class facilities and investing to ensure that Nenagh Éire Óg continues to be a positive influence within our community.

By joining, you are supporting both Tipperary GAA and Nenagh Éire Óg, while also being in with a chance to win fantastic prizes.
You can join the draw online at the following link: https://member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers

Supporting Tipperary – Supporting Nenagh Éire Óg.

Senior

The Senior Hurlers played JK Brackens in the first round of the County Championship last Saturday. Brackens took the win on a scoreline of 4-18 to 0-22. 

Junior-A

The Junior A hurlers had a great win over Borris-Ileigh in the North Quarter Final on Friday last. We wish them the very best of luck in the semi final.

Junior-C

In the opening round of the championship our Junior-C hurlers recorded a 2-18 to 1-7 victory over Shannon Rovers in MacDonagh Park with Seth Shayanewako and Bill Crotty scoring our goals. We now play Ballina in our next game, please keep an eye on social media for details of this fixture.

Minor

Our minor hurlers, despite a very positive performance were beaten by Toomevara on Wednesday evening in MacDonagh Park 3-19 to 3-15 with Michael Ryan, Fionn Tucker and Cian Ryan getting the Nenagh goals. Our final game is against Kiladangan and this is expected to take place on August 5th in Puakane. 

The Late Mary McDonnell

Juvenile News

The under-13s defeated Portroe this week and will play Moneygall in MacDonagh Park on Tuesday evening.