Our senior hurlers qualified for the North Tipperary semi-final while this week we have two North finals to look forward to
Action from the under-12 D semi-final V Toomevara
Senior
Our senior hurlers qualified for the Hibernian Inn North Tipperary senior hurling semi-final following a 2-23 to 0-9 win over neighbours Burgess in St Michael’s Park, Toomevara this evening. John Fitzgerald’s outfit were in super form throughout and had first-half goals on the board from Jake Morris and Michael Heffernan. Our next championship game is likely to take place in late August or September when the Tipperary senior hurlers and footballers’ interest ends in the 2018 championships. However, the team will still have plenty of hurling to look forward to over the summer with the county league. Well done to all concerned.
Junior-A
Bob O’ Brien on the attack against Toomevara
Our junior-A side recorded a 2-25 to 2-20 win over Toomevara in St Michael’s Park on Friday evening in the final round of the group stage of the North Tipperary junior-A league and have completed this stage of the league with a 100% success rate. The team now advance to a play-off with Toomevara with the winners going forward to the league semi-final. This play-off match is expected to take place on May 11th.
Under-21
Our under-21 hurling side kick off their North Tipperary campaign on Saturday evening next at 7pm in Dolla against Toomevara.
Tipperary
Congratulations to Callan Scully and the Tipperary minor footballers who defeated Waterford in Lemybrien on Wednesday last 2-11 to 2-6. The side now face Clare in Semple Stadium on Tuesday May 8th at 7pm. Callan himself gave an assured display and could not be faulted for the two Déise goals. Well done Callan from everyone in the club.
1998 All-Ireland Junior Football Champions
It is coming up to the twentieth anniversary of the All-Ireland junior football triumph when Tipperary defeated Offaly in Portlaoise and our own Kevin Coonan became the first North Tipperary man to captain a Premier side to All-Ireland football glory. This team featured four Nenagh Éire Óg men, players Jim McAuliffe, Chris Bonar and the aforementioned Kevin Coonan while Martin Healy was a selector. The Friends of Tipperary Football have published an article celebrating this team and if you would like to read it please click here.
Fixtures
All of the club’s fixtures for the next seven days have been published to our website. Please click here or click the Fixtures tab at the top of this page.
Juvenile
Camogie
under-10 camogie
Under-6 and under-8.
The girls had their first outdoor training session last Thursday week and over 40 girls trained. They had great fun thanks to the wonderful help from the parents who have really bought into the whole set up. Training continues every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm. New players are always more than welcome.
Under-10
The under-10s had their first outing of the season when they took part in a well run blitz in Borrisoleigh on Saturday morning. Well done to all the girls who had a great day out. Training continues Mondays at 5.30pm and Thursdays at 6 pm. Newcomers are always made very welcome.
Under-12
Training continues Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 o clock. We have a match away to Roscrea at 7pm this Thursday.
Under-14
We have a match at home against Kiladangan this Tuesday at 7pm.
Under-16
We are playing our county quarter-final against Gortnahoe Glengoole in Nenagh at 7pm on Monday evening.
Senior
Matches this week are away to Drom & Inch at 7.15pm on Thursday and home to Clonoulty Rossmore on Saturday at 6.45pm.
Come Dine With Me
Our club social outing this year is our famous Come Dine With Me at the Hibernian Inn on Friday May 11th at 8pm. Music is by the wonderfully talented Dufrane who would have a smidgen of blue blood in their veins. Tickets are 20 euro each or 50 euro for three for a wonderful night with a very special guest to be announced soon.
Eight players who were on our junior-B, junior-A and intermediate county winning sides will be honoured as will one of the club’s pioneers. It will be also a night to fete our major sponsors. It promises to be a great night. Tickets can be purchased from any manager or committee member. They are selling well and it’s limited to 110 so be quick or you’ll miss out the social event of the year.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Rachel Maher and Maeve Coffey who won the league with their college Limerick Institute of Technology last week.
Christopher Ryan fires over a first-half point against Toomevara
Our Senior Hurlers Have Qualified for the North Tipperary Quarter-Final While Volunteers are Sought for Darkness into Light
Darragh Ryan makes a stunning second-half penalty save against Kilruane MacDonaghs
Senior
Well done to our senior hurlers who recorded a comprehensive 4-24 to 0-14 win over Ballina in Newport on Saturday evening. Paddy Murphy was on fire scoring three second-half goals while James Mackey set the tone for the night scoring the games first score, a goal following a long Shane Hennessy puck out. We have been drawn to face neighbours Burgess in the quester final and this game is expected to take place in Toomevara on Sunday at 18:45.
The full round of games are as follows:
Newport v Kilruane MacDonaghs Sunday 2pm Dolla
Kiladangan v Borris-ileigh Sunday 3.30pm Dolla
Nenagh Éire Óg v Burgess Sunday 6.45pm Toomevara
Toomevara v Portroe Saturday 6.45pm Nenagh
Jake Morris fires over a point against Ballina
Junior-A
Hard luck to our junior-A side who were defeated by Templederry this evening 2-20 to 2-18.
Derek Lillis issuing the instructions during the junior-A league game
Tipperary
Congratulations to Callan Scully and the Tipperary minor football side who overcame the challenge of Limerick in Newcastlewest during the week 2-12 to 1-11. Once again Callan gave an assured performance in the goals. They now play Waterford in Leamybrien at 18:30 on Wednesday evening and we wish Callan and the team the very best of luck.
Juvenile News
Under-16
Our under-16 footballers were unfortunately beaten by a superb Kilruane MacDonaghs side on Friday evening Nenagh 6-6 to 2-2. A notable mention must go to Darragh Ryan who produced a stunning second half penalty save. In a tremendous act of sportsmanship, the lad who missed the penalty, went out of his way to congratulate Darragh on his fine save during the next break in play. A fantastic young ambassador for the Kilruane MacDonaghs club. The lads now face Ballina in Ballina on Monday at 7pm and your support would be appreciated.
Action from the under-16 game against Kilruane MacDonaghs
Camogie
Our senior camogie team are expecting to play Drom & Inch in their second league game of the year on Sunday in MacDonagh Park. Please keep an eye on social media for updated details of this fixture.
Come Dine With Me
On Friday May 11th the camogie club are hosting a Come Dine With Me evening in The Hibernian Inn with a special guest celebrity chef. For €20 you will receive a two-course meal and a complimentary glass of wine while being entertained by the marvellous Dufrane. They do say ‘three’s a crowd’ but not on this occasion as three tickets are priced at the amazing €50! There will be spot prizes on the night and if you would like to sponsor one or purchase tickets please contact Seamie Morris, camogie club PRO on 087 285 9125. Tables are extremely limited so early booking is advised.
Darkness into Light
The annual Darkness into Light walk, in aid of Pieta House, takes place on Saturday May 12th at 4:15am. Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club will provide a number of stewards on the night and it is a wonderful opportunity for us as a club to help support a worth while cause and participate in a community event. If you would like to participate please contact David Minogue 087 125 7739
Michael Heffernan scores a second-half point against Ballina
Nenagh’s greatest supporters made a lot of noise on Saturday evening
With both of our senior teams in action this weekend and the staring role played by Callan Scully with the Tipperary minor footballers there is plenty to read in this weeks combined adult, juvenile, camogie and handball club notes.
Holly O’ Brien on her way to winning a penalty in her first game in two years
Adult Notes
Senior
Our senior hurlers played their opening match in the Tipperary Water county senior hurling championship today in Dolla and recorded an impressive nineteen points win on a scoreline of Nenagh Éire Óg 2-24 Roscrea 0-11. Nenagh’s first goal came courtesy of a James Mackey shot following great work from Pearse Morris and Paddy Murphy while Morris again, set up the second goal when he found Tommy Heffernan who finished after his initial shot was cleared off the line. Our next senior match takes place on Saturday evening, April 21st, in Newport when Ballina are the opposition in the first round of the North Tipperary senior hurling championship. Throw-in time is 18:30.
Pre-match huddle
Minor
Our minor hurlers opened their championship campaign on Thursday last in Cloughjordan and they were unfortunately beaten by Toomevara 1-21 to 0-16. The lads next championship match wont take place until July when the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams are completed. This year the minors are managed by Paul Lillis, Ger Tucker, Phil Hennessey, Shane Connolly and Adam Grattan.
The minor panel for 2018 is: Brendan Long, Cian O’ Farrell, Cian Powell, Conor Hennessey, Conor Malone, Conor Robinson, Conor Sullivan, Conor White, Daniel Molamphy, Darragh Tinkler, Dylan Armstrong, Fiachra Starr, Gavin Dooley, Jamie Cottrell, Jamie Kennedy, Josh Keller, Liam Heffernan, Mark Carey, Mark Ryan, Paul McLoughlin, Paul Ryan, Rory O’ Donovan, Scott O’ Brien, Sean Phelan, Sean Shanahan, Seth Shayanewako, Shaun Fogarty and Stevie Hallinan.
Tipperary
Callan makes a dramatic save in the 27th minute
We send our commiserations to Callan Scully and the Tipperary minor footballers who were beaten 0-4 to 1-15 by Kerry in the opening round of the Munster championship on Wednesday evening last. Despite the result Callan gave a superb performance in goals where he pulled off two amazing first-half saves to keep the Premier in the game. His overall performance was beyond his years as he confidently organised his six backs and delivered pin-point kick outs throughout the game. See the Twitter link below to watch the second of his first-half blocks.
Tipperary now face Limerick this Wednesday at 18:30 in the Gaelic Grounds and we send Callan and the team our best wishes.
Juvenile
Action from the under-12 football game against Ballina
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Action from the under-12 football match against Ballina
Handball
Sinéad Meagher
We send our commiserations to Sinéad Meagher who was beaten by Caitríona Mullane (Clare) in a tie-breaker in the 19 & under Irish Nationals in Kingscourt over the weekend. Sinéad played a fantastic match and once again has represented Nenagh Handball Club with pride and distinction.
Camogie
Ella Carey advances on goal during today’s game against Silvermines
Registration
Registration is now overdue and any player not registered will not be allowed to line out for the club due to insurance issues
Club fundraiser
The club are running their social night on May 11th in the Hibernian Inn Nenagh. We will be holding our Come Dine With Me event with a special guest chef on the night. We will also be presenting awards for our players who were on the successful junior-B, junior-A and intermediate county winning teams. We will also be giving a special merit award to one of the pioneers of the club. Tickets for the event are great value with one ticket at 20 euros and three tickets for 50 euros. This gets you a two course meal, a glass of wine and entertainment provided by the wonderful Dufrane band from Kiladangan . It has proven to be a very popular night out in the past so tickets will sell out fast. Please contact any of the committee members for tickets .
Under-6 and Under-8
Training is moving outdoors to Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at MacDonagh Park. We would like to thank St Mary’s School for the use of their wonderful facilities during the prolonged winter.
Community Games
Our community games team travelled to Roscrea on Friday evening to take on St Cronin’s and came away losing against a very strong side but with some great displays of skill.
Senior
Our senior team set the trend on Sunday in Dolla when they led the way for the senior boys with a great win against newly promoted Silvermines in the county league . The Nenagh team showed great determination and fitness levels to overtake the ‘Mines team who had led for most of the game in the final quarter. The management team of Conor Ryan, Daryl Tucker, Liz Duggan and Michael McNamara can be happy that their charges fought to the end of a thrilling encounter. In fact the whole panel had a say on the outcome with the substitutes having a big say in the result. Result Silvermines 2-7 Nenagh Éire Óg 3-6
Team: S Quigley M Hassett R Maher R Hassett (0-1) A O Brien H McAuliffe Z Gratton R O Connor M Collins E Ryan M Coffey C Browne L Spain (1-1) H O Brien G O Brien (1-3) M Grace (1-1) E Carey M Sheridan K Morris J McDonnell S Collins N Sheridan
Fixtures
Under-14 A Peil Round 2
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Thursday, April 19th @ 6.30pm
Venue: Nenagh
Under-12 D Peil Quarter-Final
Nenagh Éire Óg V Newport
Friday, April 20th @ 6.45pm
Venue: Nenagh
Under-16 A Peil Round 2 Re-Fixture
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kilruane MacDonaghs
Friday, April 20th @ 7.15pm
Venue: Nenagh
North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship
Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina
Saturday, April 21st @ 6.30pm
Venue: Newport
Please check club social media pages for up to date changes to fixtures.
Our senior camogie side prior to today’s game in Dolla
Nenagh Éire Óg Club Notes Monday 9th April, 2018
Barry Heffernan
Senior Club Notes
Tipperary: Hard luck to Barry Heffernan and the Tipperary senior hurling team who were defeated by Kilkenny in the Allianz National Hurling League Final yesterday in Nowlan Park. Wearing the number five jersey, Barry had a fine game at wing-back and represented the club with pride and passion.
We extend our congratulations to Callan Scully who has been named in the Tipperary minor football panel by manager Matt O’ Doherty for 2018. This is a fantastic achievement and we wish Callan and his team mates the very best of luck on Wednesday evening when they welcome Kerry to Semple Stadium for the opening round of the Munster minor football championship.
Callan Scully
Senior Hurling: For the first time since last year’s North Tipperary senior hurling final our senior hurlers make a welcome return to championship action this Sunday when they face Roscrea in Dolla in the county championship at 3:30p.m. The lads have been working extremely hard under the management of John Fitzgerald, John Phelan, Paul Ryan, Brian McDonnell and Darragh Droog and deserve your support.
Junior Hurling: Well done to our Junior A hurlers who won their second match of the 2018 North Tipperary Junior A hurling league with a deserved eight-point win over Knockshegowna in Ballingarry on Saturday evening. Played in miserable conditions the team followed up their great win over Kilruane MacDonaghs with another fine performance. The team was as follows: Dáire Gleeson, Connie O’ Reilly, Brian Tuite, Alex Jones, Conor Bonar, Brian Maxwell, Mark Flannery, Niall McKeogh, Christopher Ryan, John Cahalan, Killian Malone, Darragh Walsh, Craig Hilmi, Niall Madden, Adam Healy. Substitutions: David Cleary, Peter Folan, Thomas O’ Brien, Michael Collins. This year the Junior A team are managed by Liam Heffernan, Derek Lillis, Cian Tucker, John O’ Donoghue and Billy Flannery.
Minor: Our minor hurlers play Toomevara on Thursday evening in Cloughjordan at 6:30p.m in the first round of the North Championship and hopefully a good crowd from the club will come out to support these talented young hurlers.
Sympathies: All at the club extend our sympathies to the Nevin family on the passing of Martin.
First Responders: Recently the Nenagh Éire Óg GAA club organised and ran a “First Responders” defibrillator training course, in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross, in MacDonagh Park. The club congratulates all of those who successfully completed the course especially Bartley Ryan who arranged this vital training and the Irish Red Cross for all their time and efforts.
Names from left to right: Jim Kennedy, Bartley Ryan, Enda Costello (Club Chairman), Angela Spain (Irish Red Cross), Mary Jo O’ Reilly, Catherine Kennedy, Noreen Kelly Ryan, Liam Quinn, Phil Henessey, Pat Dunne (Irish Red Cross), Deirdre Ryan (Irish Red Cross), Roisin Griffin (Irish Red Cross ), Caroline Prout (Irish Red Cross), Jim Nagle, Shane Connolly and Kevin Tucker.
Handball: We had a fantastic turnout of juveniles on Saturday for a marathon day of handball. A big well done to all the players, especially our younger members. Thanks to parents, brothers and sisters for great support for our end of year tournament and especially to Eamonn, Willie and Brian for organising and refereeing.
Congratulations to Sinéad Meagher (Nenagh Handball) and Róisín Cahill (Lahorna Handball) representing Tipperary who won the Ladies Junior Doubles All-Ireland last weekend beating Kilkenny opposition. All of us are very proud of you.
Camogie: Our under-12 girls made their Croke Park debut at the weekend playing in a fun blitz on the fabled surface. Thanks to all who organised the event and to the girls themselves who were a credit to the club.
Under-6 & under-8: Training continues in St Mary’s sports hall every Monday night from 6pm to 7pm . Weather permitting we will be moving outdoors soon . Helmets can be purchased at training weekly.
Under-12: The under-12 panel have started the year in flying fashion beating Newport and Kildangan in their first two league games. They traveled to Croke Park on Sunday for the Camán to Croker and represented their club and county extremely well winning their two games and behaving impeccably. As always they were togged out immaculately thanks to all their parents. Well done to all the parents that traveled and thank you to the management for the time and effort that they are putting into preparing and looking after this group. Take a bow James, Breda, Noel and Rose . Thanks also to Maria (Bridget) Sheedy our chairperson who stood in for Bridget Delaney while she sunned herself in South Africa.
Under-14: We were due to play St. Cronan’s Roscrea away last week in the Community Games but it was called off due to a bereavement in Roscrea.
Under-16: The under-16 team made it two wins out of two defeating Burgess in Kilcoleman with the score line 2-3 to 1-1. Well done to both teams for playing in such terrible weather conditions that saw two ducks entering the fray at one stage.
Seniors: The seniors were due to play Eire Og Anacarthy at the weekend but it was called off due to the weather.
Fixtures:
Under-12 D Football
Borris-Ileigh V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, April 9th @6.45pm
Venue: Borrisoleigh
Under-12 A Football
Borris-Ileigh V Nenagh Éire Óg
Monday, April 9th @7.30pm
Venue: Borrisoleigh
Under-14 A Football
Ballinahinch/Templederry V Nenagh Éire Óg
Wednesday, April 11th. 6.30pm
Venue: Templederry
Minor A Hurling Championship
Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara
Thursday 12th April
18:30
Cloughjordan
Under-16A Football Round 2
Nenagh Éire Óg V Kilruane MacDonagh’s
Tuesday, April 17th @6.30pm
Venue: Nenagh
North Tipperary Junior A Hurling League
Knockshegowna 0-6 Nenagh Éire Óg 0-14
Well done to our Junior A hurlers who won their second match of the 2018 North Tipperary Junior A hurling league with a deserved eight-point win over Knockshegowna in Ballingarry this evening. Played in miserable conditions the team followed up their great win over Kilruane MacDonaghs with another fine performance.
The team was as follows: Dáire Gleeson, Connie O’ Reilly, Brian Tuite, Alex Jones, Conor Bonar, Brian Maxwell, Mark Flannery, Niall McKeogh, Christopher Ryan, John Cahalan, Killian Malone, Darragh Walsh, Craig Hilmi, Niall Madden, Adam Healy. Substitutions: David Cleary, Peter Folan, Thomas O’ Brien, Michael Collins.
This year the Junior A team are managed by Liam Heffernan, Derek Lillis, Cian Tucker, John O’ Donoghue and Billy Flannery.
Barry Heffernan has been selected to play wing back on Sunday in the Allianz National Hurling League Final against Kilkenny
We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Barry Heffernan who has been selected to play wing back, wearing the number five jersey, for Tipperary in Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling League final against Kilkenny. Throw in is at 15.30 in Nowlan Park and the full Tipperary team is as follows: 
Junior A Hurlers play Burgess this Friday in Kilcolman at 7:30 p.m.
Thanks to everyone in the club involved in promoting the Tipperary Club Draw, and of course to everyone who supported the club by joining the draw.
The Blues 10K & 5K Fun Run/Walk will return to the streets of Nenagh on Sunday, July 16th (10.30am). Entry to the 10K run is priced at €15, entry to the 5K run is priced at €10 and entry to the 5K for walkers is priced at €10 per family.
Prizes: €75 for the first-placed male and female competitor in the 10K, €50 for the second-placed male and female and €25 for the third-placed male and female competitors. There will also be a series of spot prizes for runners and walkers. Please contact Shane Connolly at 087 637 3830 for further information.
Juvenile Club Notes
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Senior Club Notes
Our Senior Hurlers overcame Killenaule in the League on Sunday morning down in Killenaule, on a scoreline of 3-17 to 0-22 points. Our next fixture will be available on the club website or Twitter, once it’s been confirmed.
Congratulations to Jake Morris, Conor McCarthy and all of the Tipperary Minor Team that overcame Limerick last Wednesday.
Juvenile Club Notes
Under 12: Both U12s had good games V Newport on Friday & both had good wins. Well done to all. Training as usual this week.
Under 14: Our U14 footballers lost out to an impressive Ballina side in round 3 of the football championship. Our next football championship game is away to Inane Rovers at 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 12th.
Camogie Club Notes
U8: Training is on Thursdays 5.30 to 6.30 with Ciarán Morris. We would like to thank the senior players for helping out over the last few weeks but as it is such a large group of players we need more help if they are to get the most out of their time in the field. We would encourage the parents to set up a rota to help out. Contact chairperson Caitriona Morris 087-7776135.
U10’s and U12’s training on Thursdays 5.30 to 6.30 . Well done to the u12s who played outstandingly well in the Camán to Munster blitz in Mallow last Saturday just missing out in the ultimate prize of playing in Croke Park.
U14: Training on Tuesdays 5.30 to 6.30. They are due to play against Cashel this week. You will be notified by WhatsApp message. Best of luck to Meaghan Morris, Hazel Cawley and Michelle Barry and their Tipperary u 14 colleagues in the Limerick blitz this weekend.
U16: The Nenagh/ Kildangan team played Ballina in what can only be described as an outstandingly skilful game of Camogie in MacDonagh park on Monday night in horrific conditions. It didn’t deter either team as they went at each other hammer and tongs. The newly amalgamated team are gelling well together but it was Ballina who raced into a 2.2 to 3 point lead at half time. Nenagh/Kildangan came out a different team in the second half after a robust half time team talk by Manager Martin Morris and also the introduction of Meaghan Morris and Hazel Cawley into the Nenagh/ Kildangan forward line was beginning to unsettle the Ballina backs. This was to be a ding dong game full of skill and determination as the lead changed hands a few times in the second half with Sarah Hallinan scoring 2 goals for Nenagh . Ballina looked to have clinched the game but an injury time goal from Meaghan Grace who was set up by Meaghan Morris ensured that the game ended a draw 3.4 apiece. They now play Newport away on Monday night and a win is a must for this team.
Team Ella Carey , Siobhán Collins , Sarah Seymour , Katie Morris , Abbie Sheedy , Maeve Ryan , Naoise McCloone , Ellie Spain , Maeve Hassett , Aishlin Moran , Lucy Spain (0.1pt) Meaghan Grace(1.1) Sarah Hallinan (2.0) Lilly O Brien, Emma Gavin, Meaghan Morris (0.2) Eva McKeogh ,Hazel Cawley , Caoimhe Clancy ,Orla Flannery ,Leah McLoughney .
Hard luck to Ella Carey ,Lucy Spain , Katie Morris and Maeve Hassett and their Tipperary u 16 team who lost out to Cork in the Munster final last weekend.
The senior team continue to train hard as they prepare themselves for the Senior championship later in the year.
The club will have a celebration of our hard won elevation to senior status in the Scouts Hall May 13th. It will celebrate all the players and management of the club that were involved since the foundation of the club. It will also be an opportunity to thank our sponsors and allow our sponsors and opportunity to showcase their businesses in the entrance to the hall.
Our annual clothes collection is on Saturday April 22nd, and is a great way for your spring clean to make money for our club.
A picture of our U12 team in action.
The Nenagh Eire Og Juvenile Section is holding a fundraising table quiz in The Dapp Inn on Thursday 16th March 2017. Commencing at 9pm, all are welcome to this social event which guarantees a good time, some brainteasing and a perfect way to start the long weekend. Please come along, bring some friends and get to know other parents/members in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.
Our Senior Hurlers began their League Campaign with a 1-21 to 2-12 victory over Thurles Sarsfields. Please note our next match against Portroe has been moved forward, and will now take place this Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Under 6s:
Training continues for U6’s from 10-11am indoors.We hope to see lots of the U6’s and parents out marching in the Patrick’s Day parade in their new Eire Ogre jerseys or club colours.
Under 12s:U12s got off to a good start with a win and a draw. Training as usual this week.
Under 16s:
U16 footballers had a good win over Ballinahinch/Templederry in Nenagh with a scoreline of 5-11 to 0-6. Next game away to Kilruane this Saturday, March 18th, at 3pm.
The draw for the 2017 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship takes place on Monday next, January 23rd between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m, and will be broadcast live on Tipp FM’s Extra Time show with Ronan Quirke. The Senior Championship, as in previous years, is divided in to Roinn I and Roinn II. Nenagh Éire Óg will this year be entered in to the Roinn I section of the draw, as a third seed.
In Roinn I the 16 participating teams are divided into four seeded groups with each club playing all other group members. Following three rounds of games, each group winner qualifies for the county quarter-finals while each group runner-up battles it out with the divisional champions (if not already qualified) in the preliminary quarter-finals. The last placed teams in each group play-off in two games with the individual game losers demoted to Roinn II for 2018.
Thirteen teams in all will compete in Roinn II in 2017. There is, however, a significant change to the format of Roinn II for the coming season. The teams, similarly to Roinn I, will be divided into four groups with the group winners and runners-up progressing to the quarter-finals of the Ó Riain Cup. The winner of that round of games qualifies for the semi-finals of the Ó Riain Cup, while both finalists are promoted to Roinn I for 2018.
The only way for Roinn II teams to compete for the Dan Breen Cup in 2017 is by winning their respective Divisional Championship, thereby qualifying for a preliminary quarter-final against a second-placed team from a Roinn I group.
Each club in Roinn I has been seeded based on their performances in the County Championship last year, the full seedings are as follows.
The draw for the North Championship will take place at a later date, usually in the Hibernian Inn, Nenagh.
