As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc, here is this week’s news
“Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars” – Martin Luther King
Wise words from the great civil rights campaigner Dr. Martin Luther King as the Covid-19 virus continues to wreak havoc across the globe. This week the club put out a call for volunteers and we were overwhelmed with the speed at which members demonstrated what stars they are by offering their services to help the more vulnerable in our community and already some have been busy dropping off food and vital medicines to those in need.
We especially wish to thank Bartley and Marion Ryan, who are co-ordinating the volunteers, for all of their efforts.
If you wish to volunteer or indeed require help from any of our volunteers please contact Bartley at 086 735 8359
Adult Players
Another group of stars in the club are our adult players who have been setting daily challenges for our juveniles to complete. This has had the benefit of keeping our juveniles active while at the same time keeping their skills sharp. You can check out these fantastic videos on our social media platforms. A special thanks goes to Niall Cahill for co-ordinating these challenges.
MacDonagh Park
The club wishes to remind people that during the pandemic, MacDonagh Park and all of its facilities are closed and we respectfully ask people to please stay away.
Sympathies
All of us here in the club wish to extend our sympathies to the Gratton family following the recent passing of Ms Ann Gratton, Turnpike. Ms Gratton’s grandchildren all play for the club with Zoey and Adam currently part of our senior teams.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
All-Ireland Final Appearances
Five-times All-Ireland medal winner Mick Burns enters the field followed by Liam Devaney
This week journalist and clubman Brian McDonnell complied statistics on the number of players from each of Tipperary’s clubs who have represented the county in All-Ireland hurling finals from minor right up to senior and we here in Nenagh Éire Óg are proudly sitting in sixth place with 38 players while Thurles Sarsfields lead the pack with a whopping 117 players.
Brian’s article can be accessed here.
From the North division we are currently in third place, one behind Toomevara who are on 39 while Roscrea lead with 46 players. For more information on the North division please click here.
The full list of Nenagh men to have played in All-Ireland hurling finals have been added to the “who we are” section of the website and we wish to thank Brian for supplying the information.
The full list of players are: Mick Burns (9), Jake Morris (4), Michael Cleary (3), Conor O’Donovan (3), Michael Heffernan (3), Barry Heffernan (3), Denis Finnerty (2), Devere Reynolds (2), Michael Shaughnessy (2), Philip Kennedy (2), Paddy Murphy (2), Jack Darcy (2), John Heffernan (2), Edward McGrath (1), Phil Hennessy (1), Michael Gilmartin (1), Pádraig Kennedy (1), Tony Tierney (1), Paddy Kearns (1), John Flannery (1), Mick Hynes (1), Donie O’Brien (1), Seán McGrath (1), Phil McGrath (1), Jack Nolan (1), Billy O’Brien (1), Harry Sheehy (1), Michael Ryan (1), Brendan McGrath (1), Conor McCarthy (1), Michael Kennedy (1), Brian Heffernan (1), Kevin Tucker (1), Hugh Maloney (1), Mick Kearns (1), Gerry Quinlan (1), Frank McGrath (1), Mick Darcy (1)
Mick Darcy also won an All-Ireland senior hurling medal with Dublin in 1924 while the club has four players who represented the county in All-Ireland football deciders. Mark Sheahan won an All-Ireland B title in 1995 while Kevin Coonan became the first man from the North division to captain the county to an All Ireland in 1998 when he led the team to the junior title. Also on that team were clubmen Jim McAuliffe and Chris Bonar.
Check out Michael Cleary’s skilfully scored goal below in the 1991 All-Ireland final when he craftily curled the sliothar around the Kilkenny back’s hurley and placed it perfectly into the top corner of the Cats’ goal.
Happy Mothers’ Day
“A Mother is one who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” – Old Irish Saying
On behalf of all the boys and men in the club, we wish all the mothers out there a very happy mother’s day.
New Club Gear
The juvenile club are working closely with sponsors A Sportsman’s Dream on new club gear which we hope will be ready to sell once the current pandemic has passed.
A GAA activity for our young writers
Click on the Twitter post below for further information on a writing activity for our juveniles with the chance of featuring in the next GAA newsletter.
Essays of roughly 500-1,000 words max can be sent to clubnewsletter@gaa.ie by Monday 23 March and we'll run a selection of our favourites in the March edition of the #GAA Club newsletter
— The GAA (@officialgaa) March 20, 2020
The men of 1964 in the pre-match parade prior to the North senior hurling final
A crude attempt at colourising the men of 1964 who defeated Roscrea, 5-12 to 2-5, in the North Tipperary senior hurling final.
You can read a full match report from this game at the following link: http://
Club Lotto
During the current Covid-19 crises our club lotto has been suspended however, you can still play online by clicking here.
In these challenging times for our country and indeed the globe, here are this week’s notes
We are Community
During the current crises the club are offering their help to members of our community. If any vulnerable person needs items collected from chemists or shops you are asked to contact 086 735 8359 and we will do our upmost to help.
COVID-19
Following the government’s instructions on Thursday and those of the GAA, we have taken the unfortunate but essential decision to close MacDonagh Park to all activities until March 29th.
A statement, signed by the officers of the club, has been posted to the doors of the clubhouse and we ask all members of the community to please stay away from MacDonagh Park.
Perhaps the advice of journalist Shane Brophy is best heeded in these uncertain times.
A few suggestions for the next 2 weeks:
– Go for a walk twice a day. The country will be a lot fitter when this is over.
– Get jobs done, fence painting (weather meant to improve next week 🤞), de-clutter etc
– Read books gathering dust
– Relax…nothing else to do— Shane Brophy (@BrophShane) March 13, 2020
Just a word that your local butcher, grocer etc…will be open through all this and if we don't support them now they might not be there when it's over or they'll have laid off staff.
Big stores can cope.#Spreaditaround— Shane Brophy (@BrophShane) March 12, 2020
A message from the Uachtarán and Ard Stiúrthóir
We are all hugely proud of the significant role that the GAA plays in Irish society and the positive impact made at Club, school and County level through our promotion of our native games.However, with that role comes responsibility and never has this been more evident than in recent days, and the decision taken to suspend all GAA activity, matches and training at Club, school and County level across all grades and codes until March 29 inclusive.Here, Uachtarán CLG John Horan and Ard Stiúrthóir Tom Ryan spell out the GAA’s position and our request to all of our members to do the right thing and to play our part.Ar aghaidh linn le chéile.
Keep the young players busy
For any underage team that would like to that part there will be a Éire Óg juvenile hurling, football and camogie skills challenge every day for the next two weeks. Each morning a challenge will be set for the boys and girls. A Nenagh senior hurler or camogie player will also take part in the challenge. The aim is to beat the senior and to score the highest score in your age group. Best of luck to anyone who wishes to take part. Scores only (no videos) can be posted on each participating group. Remember it’s to help occupy the children, not to cause upset so please ensure honesty. We will try give out progressions or variations on the challenges each day also. The challenges will be sent out each day via the juvenile WhatsApp groups. The under-12 girls won today while the under-14 boys won yesterday. Our thanks go to Dáire Quinn and Grace O’Brien as a senior player takes on the underage players each day.
Éire Ógres and Under-6
Unfortunately, we had to postpone the last two weeks of our camp but we will celebrate doing the right thing when it’s safe to do so and have a fun morning for the boys and girls where we will present them with their t-shirts.
Club Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Ann Gallagher, Richmond
Mary Reddan, St Josephs Park
James Williams, Cloughjordan
Peg Ryan, Silver Street
Carmel White, Yewston
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
Due to the current situation, the club lotto has been temporarily suspended. All tickets sold since the last draw and all online sales will be included when it resumes.
Great morning of hurling done with 60 2nd Class students from @nenaghcbsp, in their excellent new playground. Some great little hurlers on show. Remember to practice the skills you learnt today at home 👍 @TippCumanNamBun @nenagheireog @cnambnaisiunta @NorthTippGAA pic.twitter.com/CqjD4WTWd3
— Paudie Malone GDA (@GdaNorthTipp) March 11, 2020
Some interested faces at the Bloody Sunday lecture last Monday night in the Abbey Court Hotel delivered by John Flannery of the Ormond Historical Society and Tipperary GAA Bloody Sunday Commemoration Committee
The lights are on but there’s nobody home. MacDonagh Park will remain closed until March 29th.
Please note all training sessions and matches have been postponed until March 29th
Saturday, 14 March, 2020
North Tipperary Féile na nÓg Quarter Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Venue: MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, 2pm
Sunday, 15 March, 2020
Tipperary County Senior Hurling League
Portroe V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Portroe, 11:30am
Tuesday, 17 March, 2020
North Tipperary Minor B Football
Borrisokane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Páirc Gairnéir, Borrisokane, 12:30pm
The seniors get their 2020 campaign off to a winning start, a Bloody Sunday lecture to look forward to and the Éire Ógres continue their great work. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
Nenagh Éire Óg 1-14 Kilruane MacDonaghs 1-13
Nenagh overcame Kilruane by the narrowest of margins on Sunday morning in the county league in wet and blustery conditions by the narrowest of margins and they had to do so after losing Dáire Quinn early on through injury after James Cleary and Kieran Cahill had given MacDonaghs a two-point advantage. Indeed Cahill had a fine afternoon for Kilruane, finishing with a personal tally of 0-6.
At half-time Kilruane led 0-9 to 0-6 but the home side were quick off the mark scoring 1-2 inside the opening four minutes of the second period. The goal was scored by Adam Healy after good work from Killian Gleeson. Nenagh controlled the second half but had a nervy finish as James Cleary scored a late goal to level the sides but Killian Gleeson quickly restored Nenagh’s lead with what proved to be the match winning point.
The lads now play Portroe on Sunday in Portroe at 11:30am.
Minor Football
Our minor footballers were due to play Borrisokane in the second round of the North championship this weekend but unfortunately this game was postponed. At the time of going to press, we have no details of a refixture.
Junior Football
Training for junior football continues this Saturday in Nenagh College at 5pm on the astro turf. New players are always more than welcome.
Bloody Sunday Lecture
Nenagh man John Flannery will deliver a lecture entitled Bloody Sunday, A Bitter Legacy or A Legacy of Bitterness in the Abbey Court Hotel tomorrow, Monday, at 8pm. This promises to be a fascinating insight into the events surrounding that awful day and its legacy. All are welcome.
Tipperary
Barry in action against Galway
Well done to Grace O’Brien and her Tipperary senior team who are through to the National League Final after beating Galway at the weekend. Full time score Tipperary 1-8 Galway 0-10.
Hard luck to Hazel McAuliffe and her Tipperary intermediate team mates who lost out to Antrim at the weekend in division two of the league, Antrim 5-13 Tipperary 1-06.
Also well done to Michelle Barry and her Tipperary minor team mates on their win against Wexford at the weekend.
Hard luck to Barry Heffernan, Jake Morris and the Tipperary seniors who were beaten by Galway in the final round of the Allianz league. This result ends Tipperary’s interest in the league and the lads will now begin to focus on the championship.
Condolences
The sincere condolences of Nenagh Éire Óg go to the family of the late Joan Butler, Secretary of Tipperary Community Games, to her fellow committee members and her great many friends throughout the county. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.
Camogie News
Senior
Our seniors play Cashel Camogie Club in Cashel next Sunday in the second round of the league.
Under-16
Under-16 training continues on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at Nenagh College.
Under-12
Under-12 training continues on Tuesday 6pm-7pm at Nenagh College. Please ensure all registration forms are returned on Tuesday at training.
Under-14
Training continues Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm at Éire Óg under head coach Michael Cleary. New or returning girls are always welcome to join us. Please ensure all registration forms are returned on Thursday at training.
Éire Ógres
A superb effort from all the girls for the second morning of Camogie Éire Ógres! The girls showed great enthusiasm as they made their way around the hall, through each of the activities. Special thanks to all who helped this week. It makes such a difference for the girls when there is so much support and encouragement. With the 2020 push for girls in sport it has never being more important for the girls to get involved. They have a 70% better chance of playing sport into adulthood if there is parental support and involvement in their activities. No coaching experience needed, just time and patience is all that’s required. Thanks to our hardworking committee that supplied lots of refreshments and food for everyone.
Registration
Please return registration forms to mentors or committee members as soon as possible.
Juvenile News
Table Quiz
It’s that time of the year again. The envy of the civilised world as we know it. It’s the Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile Club table quiz. Mark it in your diary, Dapp Inn Friday 13th March 9pm. So come along or get a team together for the perfect evening out to start off the extra long Patricks weekend…with a bit of brainteasing thrown in too. All welcome especially to those parents whose youngsters may be new to the club. A perfect opportunity to meet your fellow members in a social environment. €20 for a table of four.
Éire Ógres
The Éire Ógres were back again this Saturday with almost 40 boys coming to MacDonagh Park. The focus was on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys thought they’re only having fun. Continues next Saturday from 10am and new boys are always welcome. No hurleys or helmets required, the focus will be on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys think they’re only having fun! Free tea/coffee/scones for parents and siblings so don’t rush the breakfast. Cost is €10 for the month and all will be awarded with a training T-shirt on the final morning. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 to register or for more information.
Membership
Membership is now due. Forms are with mentors and may be returned to them at training. It remains €30 for the year with family options available.
Volunteering
Volunteers needed for the juvenile hospitality committee. Please give your name to any group mentor. All help appreciated.
Under-8
Training continued on Saturday morning at Nenagh College with a big effort again from the boys. Please encourage the boys to keep practicing at home. Training continues next Saturday morning at 11am and new players are always welcome.
Under-10
Training continues every Saturday morning at 10am in Nenagh College. Great to see the improvements each week in the boys due to all the practise at home and in school. Great to see some of the boys out playing challenge matches already with their school. Any new players that would like to join are welcome. There are lots of coaches to help get players started.
Under-12
Hurling training Monday 6pm-7pm and Friday 7pm-8pm. Football training Wednesday 6pm-7pm. All in Nenagh College.
Under-14
The under-14s were unlucky to lose out to a good home side in Ballina after extra time in Féile Peil quarter final on Saturday. Football training Monday 7pm to 8pm in Nenagh College and hurling Wednesday 7pm to 8pm in the hurling alley.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Niall Madden, Rockford
Michelle Geraghty
Yvonne Houlihan, Sallygrove
Nuala Lillis, Tullaheady
Mary Coffey, Norwood
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
Saturday, 7 March, 2020
North Tipperary Peil A Quarter Final
Ballina V Nenagh Éire Óg
Ballina, 5pm Please note the change of time and venue
Sunday, 8 March, 2020
FBD Insurance, County Hurling League
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kilruane MacDonaghs
MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, 10am Please note the change of time
North Tipperary Minor B Football
Borrisokane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Match Postponed
Jake and Barry help Tipperary to victory over Waterford, the Éire Ógres’ success continues while the senior camógs get the league off to a winning start. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Junior-B Football
Our junior footballers were supposed to play their first game of the 2020 campaign on Sunday against Loughmore Castleiney in the county league but unfortunately due to the recent weather the pitch was unplayable. Training will continue this Saturday at 5pm in Nenagh College and all are welcome. Newcomers are more than welcome.
Tipperary
Barry Heffernan with a broken hurley against Waterford ©Marty Ryan
Congratulations to Jake Morris, Barry Heffernan and the Tipperary seniors on their 0-24 to 2-16 win over Waterford in Semple Stadium on Sunday in the league. They play Galway in Salthill on Sunday next.
Membership
Camogie News
Senior
Well done to the seniors who got off to a winning start in their first outing of the season. In the first round of the Senior Camogie League, Nenagh beat Annacarty by one point on a scoreline of 4-5 to 1-13 at MacDonagh Park. The Nenagh goals were scored by Caroline Browne, Grace O’Brien, Emer Ryan and Maeve Coffey.
Well done to Hazel McAuliffe and the Tipperary intermediates on their win against Dublin at the weekend.
Action from the senior game against Éire Óg Annacarty
Under-16
Under-16 training takes place every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7pm Nenagh.
Under-14
Under-14 training will continue this week Thursday evening 6:00 to 7:00.
Under -12
The under-12s will continue to train once a week on Tuesday evenings until conditions improve and under-12s can join the under-14s on Thursday evenings.
Éire Ógres
What a great start to the Camogie Éire Ógres 2020! The hall was full of lots of happy faces enjoying all the fun activities, a lovely experience for all! Thanks to all the parents who helped out coaching, with 52 girls taking part your help is very much appreciated. Any other parents that are available next week might also help. If any other girls born in 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 would like to join us next week they are very welcome to come along and register. Please help spread the word and encourage as many girls as possible to come along and join in the fun.Well done everyone, see you next week! Text Kieran 087623 3660
2020 Challenge
Well done to all of those who have remained committed the Get Fit for 2020 challenge as we enter week seven. Any member is still welcome to come and join us for the circuits on Tuesdays at 6pm and running on Thursdays at 6.30pm. If the pitch is too wet we will go around the town. Please wear a high-vis jacket.
Juvenile News
Éire Ógres
The Éire Ógres returned this Saturday with almost 40 boys coming to MacDonagh Park, many of them for the first time. The focus was on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys thought they’re only having fun. Continues next Saturday from 10am and new boys are always welcome. No hurleys or helmets required, the focus will be on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys think they’re only having fun! Free tea/coffee/scones for parents and siblings so don’t rush the breakfast. Cost is €10 for the month and all will be awarded with a training T-shirt on the final morning. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 to register or for more information.
Membership
Membership is now due. Forms are with mentors and may be returned to them at training. It remains €30 for the year with family options available.
Volunteering
Volunteers needed for the juvenile hospitality committee. Please give your name to any group mentor. All help appreciated.
Under-8
Training continued on Saturday morning at Nenagh College with a big effort again from the boys. Please encourage the boys to keep practicing at home. Training continues next Saturday morning at 11am and new players are always welcome.
Under-10
Training continues every Saturday morning at 10am at the hurling wall in Nenagh College. New players are welcome any week.
Under-12
Hurling training Monday 6pm-7pm and Friday 7pm-8pm. Football training Wednesday 6pm-7pm. All in Nenagh College.
Under-14
The under-14s are scheduled to face Ballina in the Feile Peil next Saturday in Ballina at 4pm after being postponed last week due to inclement weather. Football training Monday 7pm to 8pm in Nenagh College and hurling Wednesday 7pm to 8pm in the hurling alley.
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Saoirse Ryan, Kilnasalla
Willie Ryan, Toomevara
Padraig Hackett, Toomevara
Jack O Keeffee, Youghalarra
Ronan O’Meara, c/o the HiB
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
The rain pelts down on Barry Heffernan against Waterford on Sunday ©Marty Ryan
Action from the senior game against Éire Óg Anncarty
No hurling today due to the rain but Bertie got us moving in the hall instead @nenagheireog Don’t forget #Ogres starts tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/iM2QbTdRT0
— Nenagh Community National School (@nenaghcns) February 28, 2020
Our u11 and u13 teams are in action against @CorvilleNS here @nenaghcbsp this morning @TippCumanNamBun @nenagheireog #hurlingseason pic.twitter.com/zxuFqCq2Rp
— C.B.S Primary School Nenagh (@nenaghcbsp) February 27, 2020
The minor footballers get their campaign off to a great start, yet another gift for the historians while Jake bags 1-3 for Tipperary. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Minor-B Football
Our minor-B footballers opened their championship campaign with a 3-8 to 0-5 win over Templederry/Ballinahinch in Templederry on Sunday morning last. The game was supposed to take place in MacDonagh Park but due to the weather it was switched to Templederry.
Tipperary
A relaxed Jake Morris arrives at Semple Stadium prior to the Allianz National Hurling League encounter with Westmeath
The Tipperary Westmeath game at the weekend was unfortunately moved from MacDonagh Park to Semple Stadium in Thurles due to the recent rains but that didn’t dampen the spirits of both Jake Morris and Barry Heffernan who gave commanding displays against Westmeath with Jake bagging a personal tally of 1-3. Well done to all involved.
Membership
Juvenile News
Éire Ógres
The ever-popular Éire Ógres GAA camp for beginners returns for four Saturdays beginning next Saturday, February 29th. Open to boys born 2014/2015, it is the perfect way to introduce your child to sport in a happy, safe environment. No hurleys or helmets required, the focus will be on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys think they’re only having fun! Free tea/coffee/scones for parents and siblings so don’t rush the breakfast. Cost is €10 for the month and all will be awarded with a training T-shirt on the final morning. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 to register or for more info.
Membership
Membership is now due. Forms are with mentors and may be returned to them at training. It remains €30 for the year with family options available.
Volunteering
Volunteers needed for the juvenile hospitality committee. Please give your name to any group mentor. All help appreciated.
Under-8
Training continued on Saturday morning at Nenagh College with a big effort again from the boys. Please encourage the boys to keep practicing at home. Training continues next Saturday morning at 11am and new players are always welcome.
Under-10
Training continues every Saturday morning at 10am at the hurling wall in Nenagh College. New players are welcome any week.
Under-12
Hurling training Monday 6-7 and Friday evenings 7-8 and football Wednesday evening 6-7
Under-14
The under-14s will face Ballina in the Féile Peil next Saturday in Ballina at 4pm. Football training Monday 7-8 Nenagh College. Hurling training Wednesday 7-8 hurling alley
“Bloody Sunday, A Bitter Legacy or a Legacy of Bitterness?”
The Tipperary GAA Bloody Sunday Commemoration Committee
The Tipperary GAA Bloody Sunday Commemoration Committee have announced an exciting lecture which takes place on March 9th, at 8pm in the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh as historian John Flannery will host a talk entitled “Bloody Sunday, A Bitter Legacy or a Legacy of Bitterness?” This event, in conjunction with the Ormond Historical Society and Nenagh 800, promises to be an entertaining, educational and insightful talk which will discuss the events surrounding that awful day and the long-lasting effects which can be felt to the present day.
Camogie News
Seniors
The first round of the Senior League takes place next Sunday 1st march at 11am versus Annacarty in Nenagh. All support greatly appreciated as it’s is the only home game of the league for the team. Best of luck to the team.
Tipperary
Congratulations to Nenagh Éire Óg’s Hazel McAuliffe playing for the Tipperary Intermediate team who beat Laois in Golden on a scoreline of 1.06 to 0.05 on Sunday.
Under-12
Our training times are Tuesday 6-7pm at Nenagh College and Thursday 6.30-7.30pm at Eire Og pitch. New or returning girls are always welcome to join us.
Under-10
Training continues for the girls every Saturday at 9.00 at Nenagh College. Any girls born in 2010 and 2011 that wish to come along are welcome.
2020 Challenge Week 6
Well done to all of those who have remained committed the Get Fit for 2020 challenge as we enter week 6. Any member is still welcome to come and join us for the circuits on Tuesdays and running on Thursdays. If the pitch is too wet we will go around the town. Please wear a high-vis jacket.
Éire Ógres
Watch out as the Éire Ogres are back in town at the end of the month and they plan to take over the Éire Óg complex. Sign up your boys and girls and introduce them to our great club. An hour of activities, skills, fitness and fun from 9.45 for the boys (born in 2014 & 2015) and 10.45 for the girls (aged 5,6 & 7) every Saturday for four weeks starting on the 29th of February. No helmet or hurley required. Parents can come along for a cuppa and meet other parents while your children have a great morning. €10 in total for the four weeks and a free t-shirt for all the little participants on the final day. We would encourage parents to help out over the four weeks if possible please. Text Kieran to register 087 623 3660
Handball News
Hard luck to Cassandra Jones who lost the Munster final on Sunday
Club Walking Group
The 5km walkers and the 5km joggers mingle before setting off last week
Our Tuesday night walk this week has had to be postponed however it continues as normal on Thursday evening at 7pm and everyone is welcome to participate.
1997 Opening of the New Stand
The sun sets over MacDonagh Park on Winter Solstice, 2019
In 1997 the club celebrated the opening of our new stand in MacDonagh Park by hosting the Church & General Assurance National Hurling League encounter between Tipperary and Offaly. President elect at the time, Joe McDonagh, performed the official opening while the stand was blessed by Fr. Brendan Kyne. Offaly prevailed on the day winning 2-14 to 1-15 while Nenagh’s only representative on the Tipperary team was Michael Cleary who was forced off during the first half after sustaining a serious injury.
We have uploaded a copy of the official match programme from the day and it will be permanent available for download on the who we are section of the website. Alternatively you can download the programme here:
Lotto
This weeks lotto jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Ger O Gorman Snr, Rathnaleen
Ann Brennan, c/o Una’s
Pauline Delaney, Knockanpierce
Alice Wallace, Islandbawn
Ger Ryan, c/o Una’s
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
Shane Connolly issues the half-time instructions at the minor football game on Sunday
Jimmy Minogue and Enda Costello enjoy a witty moment during the Tipperary V Westmeath game on Sunday in Semple Stadium
The draws for the leagues have taken place, Eamonn Spillane coaches even more handball champions while the Tipperary senior hurlers are on their way to MacDonagh Park. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Senior Hurling
In county league we have been drawn in Division 1 Group 2 alongside Kilruane MacDonagh’s, Upperchurch Drombane, Moycarkey Borris, Kiladangan, Lorrha and Dorrha, Thurles Sarsfields and Portroe.
The first round of the county hurling league is expected to take place on the weekend of March 8th with the second round on the weekend of March 15th.
Junior-A Hurling
In the North Tipperary league we will play Kilruane MacDonagh’s, Toomevara and Roscrea.
Junior-B Hurling
In the North Tipperary hurling league we will play Silvermines, Lorrha and Dorrha, Portroe, Burgess and Shannon Rovers.
Junior-B Football
The draws have taken place for the junior-B county football league and championship. In the county league we are in Division 3 Group 1 alongside Loughmore Castleiney, Mullinahone, Emly and Solohead.
In the county junior-B championship we are in group 1 alongside Clonmel Óg, Rosegreen and Éire Óg Annacarty.
Minor-B Football
Our minor footballers were supposed to play Borrisokane on Sunday in the North Tipperary championship but unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, the game was postponed. The lads are now due to play Templederry, on Sunday morning at 11:45am in MacDonagh Park.
Membership
Tipperary
The Tipperary senior hurlers’ game against Galway this weekend was cancelled due to the inclement weather. Next Sunday will be a special day for the club as Tipperary will play Westmeath in the Allianz League in MacDonagh Park. Anyone interested in volunteering on the day is asked to contact Enda Costello.
Handball
Well done to Shane Gleeson and Tom Boland who won the under-12 Tipperary Handball Development tournament in Cashel on Saturday beating Carrick-on-Suir Handball Club in the final on a scoreline of 17 :14.
Juvenile News
Éire Ógres
The ever-popular Éire Ógres GAA camp for beginners returns for four Saturdays beginning February 29th. Open to boys born 2014/2015, it is the perfect way to introduce your child to sport in a happy, safe environment. No hurleys or helmets required, the focus will be on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys think they’re only having fun! Free tea/coffee/scones for parents and siblings so don’t rush the breakfast. Cost is €10 for the month and all will be awarded with a training T-shirt on the final morning. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 to register or for more information.
Membership
Membership is now due. We will hold a registration morning on Saturday 29th Feb in the complex from 10-11 am. Forms are also with mentors and may be returned to them at training. It remains €30 for the year with family options available.
Under-8
Training this Saturday had to be cancelled due to Storm Dennis. Training will continue next Saturday at 11am in Nenagh College. New players are always welcome.
Under-10
Training continues every Saturday morning at 10am at the hurling wall in Nenagh College. Please encourage the boys to get out practising as much as possible during the midterm break. New players are welcome any week.
Under-14
Football Challenge match against Kildangan 7pm Tuesday 18th February.
Training times : Monday 7pm-8pm in Nenagh College.
Wednesday 7pm-8pm in the hurling alley
Saturday 3pm-4pm in Nenagh College
Condolences
Our sincere condolences to juvenile registrar Tom O’ Connor and family on the sad passing of his brother, Bobby. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Camogie News
Under-12
Our training times are Tuesday 6pm-7pm at Nenagh College and Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm at Éire Óg’s pitch. New or returning girls are always welcome to join us.
Under-10
Training continues for the girls every Saturday at 9.00am at Nenagh College. Any girls born in 2010 and 2011 that wish to come along are welcome.
2020 Challenge Week 5
Well done to all of those who have remained committed the Get Fit for 2020 challenge as we enter week five. Any member is still welcome to come and join us for the circuits on Tuesdays and running on Thursdays. If the pitch is too wet we can go on the paths on the lit up parts of the town.
Ashbourne Cup
Hard luck to Hazel McAuliffe and her UCC teammates who lost out to UL in the Ashbourne Cup final. Congratulations to Nenagh Éire Óg’s Mike Ryan who officiated the final.
Éire Ógres are back!
Young Ógres
Watch out as the Éire Ogres are back in town at the end of the month and they plan to take over the Éire Óg complex. Sign up your boys and girls and introduce them to our great club. An hour of activities, skills, fitness and fun from 9.45 for the boys (born in 2014 & 2015) and 10.45 for the girls (aged 5,6 & 7) every Saturday for four weeks starting on the 29th of February. Parents can come along for a cup of tea or coffee and meet other parents while your children have a great morning. €10 in total for the four weeks and a free t-shirt for all the little participants on the final day.
Sympathies
Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club would like to express their sincere condolences to the O’Connor family on the untimely passing of Bobby, brother of Tom and brother-in-law to Deirdre who is a mentor with the under-10s and their daughter Sailí who plays with the under-10s.
Lotto
This weeks jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Tom Mulqueen, Nenagh
Ger Fitzgerald, Ballinwear
Barry Heffernan, Nenagh
Caitlin Leyne, Clonaslee
James Brady, Ardcroney
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
Club PRO Enda O’Sullivan with Tipperary captain Seamus Callanan, referee Colum Canning holding the Nenagh Éire Óg sliothar and Antrim captain Conor McCann at the Fr Alec Reid tournament in Belfast last weekend. ©John McIlwaine
North Tipperary Minor B Football
Sunday, 16 February 2020
Borrisokane V Nenagh Éire Óg
Venue: Borrisokane 12:30pm POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER
North Tipperary Minor B Football
Sunday, 23 February 2020
Nenagh Éire Óg V Templederry
Venue: MacDonagh Park, Nenagh 11:45am
The Fr. Alec Reid tournament is a massive success, the Éire Ógres are back and a chance to become a referee. All this and more in this week’s news on the Blues
Fr. Alec Reid Tournament
Referee Colum Cunning with a Nenagh Éire Óg sliothar prior to throw in
Tipperary drew with Antrim in Belfast on Saturday in the Fr. Alec Reid tournament held at Davitts GAA Club on the Falls Road, Belfast to celebrate the opening of their fantastic new pitch. The Davitts club was founded in 1912 but never had their own playing field until this impressive new facility was built. Fr. Alec played hurling and Gaelic football with Nenagh and won an All-Ireland hurling minor title in 1949 with Tipperary before joining the Redemptorist order. Fr. Alec was an instrumental in bringing about peace to Northern Ireland.
The referee, Colum Canning, symbolically throw in the Nenagh Éire Óg sliothar before giving it to the Davitts club who will now put it on permanent display in their clubhouse.
National Club Draw
Minor Football
Membership
We’d like to remind all our players and members that 2020 membership is now due and can be paid to any of the club officers or online here.
Cúl Camp
Camogie News
2020 Challenge
The Get Fit 2020 Challenge has been a great success to date. Week four of ten continues with circuits on Tuesdays from 6pm-7pm with Shane Connolly overseeing the workout and running on the pitch on Thursdays from 6.30pm-7.30pm to get us on our way to a 5km run in March. The challenge is still open to anyone from Nenagh Éire Óg to join up, parents, players (under-12s upwards) mentors and newcomers will be most welcome.
Under-12
Our training times are Tuesday 6pm-7pm at Nenagh College and Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm at Éire Óg pitch. New or returning girls are always welcome to join us – never too late to pick up a camogie stick!
Éire Ogres
The Éire Ogres returns on the 29th of February for all girls born in 2013 or 2014. It will take place for four Saturdays from the 29th at the club and will cost €10 per child with a free t-shirt for participants on the final Saturday morning. The girls session will run from 10.45-11.45 and promises to be a fun filled few weeks to introduce girls into Éire Óg Camogie club.
Condolences
Nenagh Éire Óg Camogie Club would like to express our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Quinn family on the untimely passing of Enda Quinn. Enda was the brother of Darragh Quinn who is currently a mentor with the under-8s in the club. Our thoughts are with Darragh and the extended Quinn family at this time.
Table Quiz
The table quiz scheduled for 14th of February has been postponed for now.
Ashbourne Cup
Best of luck to Hazel Mc Auliffe who is playing with UCC in semi final of Ashbourne Cup next weekend against DCU.
Juvenile News
Conor Tierney was part of the North Tipperary Garda Cup panel
Éire Ógres
The ever-popular Éire Ógres GAA camp for beginners returns for four Saturdays beginning February 29th. Open to boys born 2014/2015, it is the perfect way to introduce your child to sport in a happy, safe environment. No hurleys or helmets required, the focus will be on hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement and agility while the boys think they’re only having fun! Free tea/coffee/scones for parents and siblings so don’t rush the breakfast. Cost is €10 for the month and all will be awarded with a training T-shirt on the final morning. Text Catherine on 086 0855165 to register or for more information.
Membership
Membership is now due. We will hold a registration morning on February 15th in the complex from 10am-11 am. Forms are also with mentors and may be returned to them at training. It remains €30 for the year with family options available.
Under-8
Training continued on Saturday morning at Nenagh College with nearly thirty again in attendance despite the cold weather. Great effort from the boys. Training continues next Saturday morning at 11am. New players are always welcome.
Under-10
Training continues every Saturday at 10am in Nenagh College. Any boys born in 2010 or 2011 who would like to join are welcome.
Under-12
North Tipperary football throws in next weekend with fixture details due soon. Full attendance required at training. Please check club social media for up to date fixture details.
Under-14
Great efforts at training from the boys. The bus is booked and we will travel to Galway on Sunday, 16th February to take in the Tipperary Vs Galway match and play a challenge against Castlegar on the way. Final details from mentors during the week.
Under-16
Well done to our boys who represented North Tipp on Roger Ryan and Garda Cup teams over the weekend. Training continues at the usual times.
When Kevin met Leo
It is great to see young people politically engaged and take an interest in affairs that affect society as a whole. Recently Leo Varadkar was canvassing in Nenagh when he came across juvenile hurler, Kevin Liston, who questioned him about climate change. Check out the video below and well done Kevin.
Are you interested in becoming a referee?
Take the first step and apply for the upcoming Foundation Referees Course, in Tipperary. Contact the county referee’s coordinator John Bob Ryan, on 086-8172752, to book your place on the course. Don’t delay!
Lotto
This weeks jackpot was not won.
The 5 x €50 lucky dip winners were…..
Mary Scanlon, c/o Rohans
Kieran Young, Capparoe
Ann Kennedy, Tullaheady
Paul Farrell, Kilruane
Katie Ryan, Whiskey Still
If you would like to join the club lotto online you can do so by clicking here.
Denise, Jake and Seamie Morris with Enda O’Sullivan at the Fr. Alec Reid tournament on Saturday last
