{"id":19796,"date":"2026-03-30T22:48:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nenagheireog.com\/?p=19796"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:55:00","slug":"club-news-29-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nenagheireog.com\/index.php\/club-news-29-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Club News 29 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Senior
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Our senior hurlers welcomed Clonoulty Rossmore to MacDonagh Park in the second round of the Division 1 County Hurling League. Clonoulty were winners on the day on a scoreline of 0-17 to 1-12. They now face JK Brackens in two weeks’ time.<\/p>\n

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\nJunior-A
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The first round of the North Tipperary junior-A League begins this weekend. Nenagh take on Roscrea away in Group 1 on Saturday, with throw-in at 5pm. Best of luck to players and management.<\/p>\n

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\nMembership
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Club membership registration must be completed as soon as possible. All players and coaches must be registered before training or playing. Payment can be made via Clubforce, Foireann, or in person to Enda Long (087 221 3954).<\/p>\n

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Congratulations to Sam O’Farrell who won an Electric Ireland Rising Star award for his performances at wing forward in the Fitzgibbon Cup this year with the University of Galway. The see the full team please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Camogie News<\/h1>\n
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Our under-12 camogie team<\/p><\/div>\n

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Under-12
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We were delighted to host the first Under-12 North County Camogie Blitz of the year in MacDonagh Park on Saturday, 28th March. Ten clubs took part, and it was fantastic to see all the girls showcasing such skill and teamwork throughout the games.<\/p>\n

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\nWe fielded two teams and played against Newport Ballinahinch, Portroe, Silvermines, Kiladangan, Kilruane and Roscrea. Our girls played their hearts out, with many skilful displays across all matches. It was a great opportunity to face a variety of teams and a valuable, enjoyable experience for all involved.<\/p>\n

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\nWell done to everyone involved, especially the Development Committee for organising. Thank you to all the players, coaches and supporters who made the blitz such a success.<\/p>\n

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\nUnder-16
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The Under-16 girls played Cashel in the Shield quarter-final on Saturday, 28th March in Nenagh. The girls performed well throughout in a tight contest but finished strongly to come out on top.<\/p>\n

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\nThe semi-final is due to be played in two weeks’ time. Training continues as usual this week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.<\/p>\n

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\nIntermediate
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We played Newport\/Ballinahinch in the second round of the league on Friday evening, 27th March. We conceded a goal in the first half which proved decisive, as we failed to take our chances, particularly in the second half.<\/p>\n

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\nFinal score: Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 0-5 Newport\/Ballinahinch 1-4.<\/p>\n

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\nJunior-C
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A small piece of history was made on Sunday evening, 29th March as, for the first time in the camogie club, we fielded a second adult team when our Junior C side lined out against Kiladangan.<\/p>\n

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\nThe team was largely made up of Under-16 and Under-17 players, and great credit is due to all the camogie coaches who have supported these girls in progressing through the age grades to adult level.<\/p>\n

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\nVanessa Tynan had the honour of captaining the team and led by example on the field.<\/p>\n

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\nPlaying with a strong wind in the first half, we went in trailing 3-1 to 1-5. The girls battled back well, and three second-half goals, including one each from Grace Peters and Sarah Slattery, brought us level on the stroke of 50 minutes. We had several chances to push ahead, but efforts dropped short in the difficult conditions.<\/p>\n

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\nKiladangan finished strongly in injury time and found the net to secure the win.<\/p>\n

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\nFinal score: Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g 4-5 Kiladangan 7-5.<\/p>\n
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Juvenile News<\/h1>\n
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Orgres<\/h1>\n
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The 2026 \u00d3gres programme concluded on Saturday morning, with the children receiving goodie bags containing an \u00d3gres T-shirt in recognition of their great efforts throughout the camp.

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It is safe to say that the 2026 \u00d3gres was a resounding success, and the future is indeed very bright at \u00c9ire \u00d3g.
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We now look forward to seeing all \u00d3gres participants join either under-6 camogie, under-5 hurling and football, or the \u00c9ire \u00d3g nursery for younger children.

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Parents are asked to contact the \u00d3gres WhatsApp group with any questions about joining the next group for your child or children.
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Thank you to all the helpers who made \u00d3gres such a great success.

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We also extend our thanks to EBS Nenagh \u2013 New Mortgages for their valued sponsorship of the \u00d3gres programme.
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Under-8, Under-10 and Under-12<\/h1>\n

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Under-8 boys train on Saturday mornings. Please contact John on +353 87 136 5053 to get involved.

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Under 10 boys train on Wednesday evenings. Please contact Mike on +353 87 632 4202 to join.
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Under 12 boys have also returned to training. Please contact Greg on +353 85 170 8133.
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North Tipperary and Tipperary<\/h1>\n

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Congratulations to the following players from the juvenile club who have been selected for divisional or county teams.

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From our Under 14 group:<\/strong>

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Donncha Murray and Donagh Farrell will represent Tipperary in primary schools half-time games at upcoming Tipperary hurling championship fixtures.

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R\u00edan O\u2019Farrell will represent Tipperary in primary schools half-time games at upcoming Tipperary football championship fixtures.
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From our Under 15 group:<\/strong>

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Harry Coughlan, David Mularkey and Daniel O\u2019Leary have been called up to the Tipperary Under 15 football team.

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Well done to all the players mentioned, and best of luck in your upcoming games.

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Underage return-to-training times and dates are as per the attached, along with coach contact information for those wishing to join.<\/p>\n

Lotto<\/h1>\n
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This weeks lotto jackpot of \u20ac5,300 was not won. The 3 x \u20ac50 lucky dip winners were…<\/p>\n

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Paul Kennedy (Online winner)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elaine O Meara (Online winner)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary Spillane, Richmond.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Next weeks lotto jackpot is \u20ac5,400. If you would like to play our club lotto online you can do so here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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ASTRO GLADIATORS IN 40-MINUTE WAR: HOGAN & O\u2019DONOVAN REIGN SUPREME!<\/h1>\n
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Under the unforgiving glare of the Astro lights four warriors of the small ball game clashed in what can only be described as a 40-minute epic for the ages. Martin Gleeson, Mick Hutchinson, Martin Hogan and Conor O\u2019Donovan didn\u2019t just show up\u2014they ignited a storm of skill, sweat and sheer hurling chaos.
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The night exploded into life with a frantic five-minute wall drill that had sliotars flying like bullets. Two balls, four men and absolutely zero mercy as strikes came from left and right in a blur of reflexes and razor-sharp reactions.
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Then came the first showdown\u201410 minutes of relentless 2 v 2 combat. End-to-end action with no let-up and no prisoners taken. The clash intensified as the players switched to alternate striking, a tactical chess match played at breakneck speed with every touch dripping with intent.

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But nothing could prepare the watching world for what came next.
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THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT<\/strong>
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In a twist worthy of the grandest stage Gleeson and Hutchinson threw down the gauntlet to Hogan and O\u2019Donovan. Two goals. Side by side. Four men standing on the edge of glory or heartbreak. Positioned midway the players unleashed a barrage of shots in a high-stakes duel that had everything: precision, power and nerves of steel.

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Round 1 saw Hogan and O\u2019Donovan strike first blood edging it 2-1 in a tense opener.
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Round 2 delivered pure drama as both sides refused to yield finishing deadlocked at 3-3.
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Round 3 was the decider, the moment of truth.
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And when the dust settled it was Hogan and O\u2019Donovan who rose like champions sealing a stunning 5-3 victory and etching their names into Astro folklore.
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As the final sliotar dropped and the echoes of battle faded one thing was clear\u2014this wasn\u2019t just a casual session.
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This was war disguised as social hurling.
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And the countdown has already begun for the next clash. Wednesday at 8:15 pm. Be ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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