Senior Club Notes
GRMA (Go Raibh Maith Agat) is the new GAA Membership Card programme, providing benefits and rewards to you, as a GAA member. It is a ‘thank you’ or ‘go raibh maith agat’ for your involvement in your GAA club, engagement in GAA activities and attendance at games.
Any Éire Óg member who would like more details, or wishes to join the GRMA Programme can get their membership number from Club Secretary Anne Kennedy, on 087-1336024.
Club membership is now due. It can be paid to membership secretary Derek Lillis 086-8614863 or any other committee member. you can also join online.
We are looking for new people to subscribe to our club weekly lotto draw for the year, costing €100 just €2 per week and you will be entered into 2 free draw’s at the end of the year if you pay the one off payement for the year’s subscription.
Or we will collect €50 for the first 6 months and then we will collect the 2nd €50 after 6 months.
Please Contact Derek Lillis on 086-8614863 for more information.
Camogie Club Notes
The A G M of the club recently took place at the Nenagh Éire Óg Complex . The club had a very successful ending to the year with the Intermediate team winning the County final and therefore bringing the club into the Senior grade for the first time in the clubs short history of competing in adult Camogie, having only won the Junior B title in 2013. This came about through the hard work , dedication and vision of past and present committees and players, and the club are deeply grateful for their work and vision from the day the club was first formed . It wasn’t easy along the way and players who were less successful were very much part of the foundation stones of the Intermediate success late last year
The committee thanked all the coaches in the club who have given their time freely during the year . The new committee was formed with Catriona Morris as Chairperson , Marie Sheedy Vice Chairperson , Liam McGrath PRO , Liz Duggan Secretary , Séamie Morris PRO , Mark Hassett Child Welfare officer. The committee members are Kieran O Brien , Pat Sheridan, Denise Morris , Tom MacAuliffe , Louise Hickey and Catherine Kennedy . The club thanked two extraordinary committee members who were stepping away , Marie O’Brien who was given a presentation by the club for her incredible work as Treasurer and Enda O Sullivan was wished well in his new Role as PRO for Tipperary football . Both will be missed.
Registration Night . The registration night will be February 03 at MacDonagh Park . The senior camogie team will get together within the next fortnight. It is the clubs intention to have two adult teams this year so the club are looking for New Players and Management for all teams from U8 upwards please contact the Chairperson Catriona Morris at 087-7776135 if interested . The club will be setting up a Training fund for the Senior team so that there will be no stone left unturned as they prepare for the upcoming Senior league and championship . If you wish to contribute please contact Séamie Morris at 087-2859125 or any committee member . There will be further announcements regarding funding and sponsorship in the coming weeks. The club will be organising a medal presentation night for the Intermediate team in the coming weeks.
Juvenile Club Notes
The very popular Éire Ógres are back!! Nenagh Éire Óg GAA Camp For Beginners returns for 2017 each Saturday, February 4th to 25th, at the MacDonagh Park complex from 9.45-10.45am for boys and 10.45 to 11.30am for girls. The programme is open to all boys born 2010-2012 and girls born 2007-2012.
Perfect for kids of the age to get active after the long winter, improve their hand/eye coordination and agility and make friends in a safe and fun environment. No equipment is needed, just tracksuit and trainers.
Tea/coffee/juice/scones will be provided for parents and younger siblings so don’t rush your breakfast. Under-6 Ógres who enjoyed last year’s camp so much are welcome to return to catch up with their friends!
The cost is €10 for the month and the kids will be presented with a certificate and a special new design Éire Ógres Training T-shirt on completion of the course.
Always very popular so book your space early. Call or text Catherine on 086 0855165 for boys registration and Caitríona on 086-7776135 for girls registration. Call either for more information.
The annual Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile Club flag day takes place in the town on Saturday the 28th of January 2017, and at the various Masses both that evening and Sunday Morning the 29th of January.
There are a number of locations that need to be attended throughout the town with the earliest commencing at 9 a.m. It would be greatly appreciated if people could volunteer an hour or two over that weekend at the various stands.
Please contact Mel Gleeson at 087-2440855 to let him know availability and any times that would suit. We are always very grateful for your time.
Pictured here, the club’s Intermediate Camogie team & Management of 2016, who won the County Championship securing promotion to Senior level for 2017.
Nenagh Éire Óg Healthy Club Project invite you to an evening on Gambling & Addiction Awareness in the Abbey Court Hotel, Wednesday December 7th at 7.30pm.
This event is open to players from all clubs and anyone from the wider community who would be interested in attending.
Admission is free.
Justin Campbell
(Former Galway Hurler)
As a professionally trained addiction counsellor, there’s no day Justin’s not meeting people in need of help. He combines his working life and coaching hurling teams with very active membership of the GAA’s National Health and Wellbeing Committee.
Justin Campbell won an All-Ireland U-21 medal in 1991 and played for the Galway senior team from 1992 to the end of that decade. He also won an All-Ireland Club Championship title with his club Kiltormer.
“By the age of 14, I had the misfortune to lose both of my parents to cancer. This was a very difficult time for me as a teenager as I hadn’t the tools to deal with the harsh realities of life…
Alcohol made me feel normal… I eventually put my hand up and asked for help.
I found it very difficult to admit there was something wrong. Little did I know that that is where you become really powerful? It was the best decision of my life.
I changed direction in my life and after a few years I qualified from Trinity College as an Addiction Counsellor.” – Justin Campbell
Niall McNamee
(Offaly Footballer)
Niall McNamee has played 14 years inter-county football for Offaly, and has been one of the top forwards in the country from the mid-2000s. He has also enjoyed great success with his local club Rhode over the years. He is a player engagement officer for the Gaelic Players Association and also one of their mental health ambassador’s specialising in addiction recovery, specifically gambling.
“I had done a lot of things I wasn’t proud of and this was eroding away my soul and my spirit. I knew I was a good person but somewhere along the way I lost sight of the important things in life like my family and friend… When I eventually told my father what was going on and explained the trouble I was in, it was like the biggest weight imaginable was lifted off me.” – Niall McNamee
On Saturday, our Intermediate team are bidding to make history as we face Drom & Inch in the county Intermediate Final. It is a remarkable achievement to get this far in our first year competing at this grade. We have been playing adult camogie since 2009 when we first entered the Junior B championship, and we have made steady progress up the ranks since then.
The game takes place at 12pm in The Camogie Grounds, The Ragg and we hope the girls get the deserved support from all in the club. Best of luck ladies.
Hurling Notes
Bank of Ireland, Nenagh Enterprise: Thanks to all who made this event a massive success for our club, to the volunteers who helped out on the day and to all who visited our stand on the day.
U-21: Our U21 Hurlers were beaten 5-12 to 2-18 in their opening game of the year by Boris-Iliegh on Saturday. Our next match is against Toomevara, with fixture details yet to be confirmed.
U-12: Training this Wednesday from 5.15pm – 6.15pm. Playing in “Mungret Tournament” on Sunday. All players are requested to attend. Winter training starts next Wednesday in complex. Further details next week.
U-8: Our Under-8 team rounded up a great season with a fun day in MacDonagh Park on Saturday. Special thanks to our coaches and all of the parents for their support throughout the year.
Camogie Notes
Our Camogie Team have made it in to the Intermediate County Final, following their excellent win over the Silvermines in the Semi-Final. We will play either Drom & Inch or Shannon Rovers in the Final.
U11: We played in the Toomevara blitz on Saturday and had a wonderful day. Thanks to the hosts for the welcome and invitation to take part.
Nenagh Éire Óg Juvenile Club will hold a clothes recycling drive in the MacDonagh Park complex on Saturday, August 27th between 10 and 11:30 a.m. Full details can be seen on the leaflets below.
The Nenagh Éire Óg Golf Classic was held in Nenagh Golf Club last Friday, and was a great day for all involved. A huge thanks to all who took part in the event, and specifically to all our sponsors who made such an enjoyable day possible.
Specific thanks also to our organising committee; Seamus Cleary, Enda Costello, Anne Kennedy, Noel Maloney, Hugh Maloney and John Brennan for their efforts.
Congratulations to our winners, the team entered by The Pantry Café, Nenagh. Each member of the team received a stunning LG Television for their efforts.
Club Chairman Jim Nagle and Club President Ger Gavin present Roger Coffey with his prize.
Rody Bolands was established in Nenagh in 1873 by the MacMahon family from Clare, and transferred to Edward Boland (Rody’s father) at the turn of the century.
The original furnishings, including the counter, back fitting and more were all moved to Rathmines in 1994, where they can be admired today.
Rody Bolands is now owned by Nenagh man Kieran O’Meara and his son, Brian.
Kieran went to school in Nenagh and played underage with Nenagh Éire Óg, before moving to Dublin.
He is also one of the founding members of the Tipperary Supporters Club, and was Chairman when Tipperary won All Irelands in 1989 and 1991.
The next time you’re in Dublin, head to Rodys, browse through Rody’s old books (perhaps find a relation mentioned), grab a bite to eat, watch the match on one of our 5 HD Screens, or dance the night away with our late late bar.
Senior Notes
Our Junior A hurlers overcame Kilruane MacDonagh’s on a scoreline of 3-17 to 1-16 on Friday Night. They take on Borris-Iliegh in Templederry on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
The club’s Minor hurlers are out next on Wednesday, August 3rd in Pukcane at 7:00 p.m when they take on Kilruane MacDonagh’s.
The club also would like to congratulate the Tipperary footballers on their magnificent victory over Derry to book a place in the All-Ireland Quarter Final, well done to all involved.
Best wishes to referee Dan D’Arcy for a speedy recovery from all at Nenagh Éire Óg.
Juvenile Club Notes
Under 6: U6 game this Saturday with Kilruane in Cloughjordan. Meeting at field at 9.30am and leaving at 9.40am for game at 10.15am.
Under 8: No training for the U8 this Wednesday ,we will see you all on Saturday. Also no football training on Tuesday.
Under 14: Hard luck to our U14 team who were beaten by Kilruane in the championship last Wednesday evening. Our final group game takes place this evening Wednesday at 6:30pm in Puckane with Kildangan providing the opposition.
Under 16: Our U16 hurlers defeated Kilruane in round 3 of the championship on Monday last on a scoreline of 3-18 to 0-12. We play Silvermines on this Monday night in Dolla in round 4. Report next week.
Camogie Club Notes
Under-10: We played in the county blitz on Saturday last and had a great day out. Thanks to organisers for organising the event. On Thursday evening we travel to Monaleen for a challenge game.
Under-12: We defeated Burgess Duharra and St Cronans Roscrea recently. Well done ladies. The girls will be playing Monaleen in Limerick on Thursday evening.
Tipperary: Well done to the Tipperary minors who have qualified for the Munster final where they will face Clare. Grace, Ruth, Hazel and Sarah are part of this panel. The same four girls along with Rachel Maher were part of the intermediate panel that defeated Laois in the championship.
In the under-16 A championship Wexford defeated Tipperary. Greg Browne was manager of this team while Niamh Sheridan and Caroline Browne were part of the panel. Meagan Grace, Maeve Hassett, Katie Morris and Lucy Spain were part of the county under-15 panel that played in the Clare blitz over the weekend. Well done girls from all at Nenagh Éire Óg
