{"id":2762,"date":"2014-10-06T20:07:42","date_gmt":"2014-10-06T20:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nenagheireog.com\/?p=2762"},"modified":"2014-10-06T20:07:42","modified_gmt":"2014-10-06T20:07:42","slug":"nenagh-eire-og-weekly-notes-36","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nenagheireog.com\/index.php\/nenagh-eire-og-weekly-notes-36\/","title":{"rendered":"Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g Weekly Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While the junior A Camogie team were left broken-hearted following their county semi-final defeat on Sunday there is still plenty to look forward to this coming weekend with the senior hurlers taking on Kilruane, the junior As in county semi-final action against St Patrick’s and the junior B team pitting their wits against Toomevara in a quarter-final replay.
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There was great excitement in the town’s primary schools recently when senior goalkeeper Michael McNamara visited with the Frank McGrath Cup.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

SENIOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior:<\/strong> Liam Heffernan\u2019s senior hurling team return to action in the last sixteen of the Clean Ireland Recycling County Senior Hurling Championship this weekend – on Sunday, October 12th \u00c9ire \u00d3g will face Kilruane MacDonagh\u2019s at 3.30pm in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh. The last sixteen clash between Kildangan and Lorrha-Dorrha will precede that game. Kilruane are an outstanding team and the lads would appreciate your support for this vital match.<\/p>\n

The last sixteen draw in full: Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g v Kilruane MacDonagh\u2019s, Kildangan v Lorrha-Dorrha, Loughmore-Castleiney v Ballina, Drom & Inch v Thurles Sarsfields, Clonoulty-Rossmore v \u00c9ire \u00d3g Annacarty, Borris-Ileigh v Burgess, Moycarkey-Borris v Templederry Kenyons, Killenaule v Mullinahone.<\/p>\n

Junior A:<\/strong> Ger Tucker\u2019s junior A hurlers booked their place in the county junior A hurling semi-finals thanks to a sixteen-point win (2-18 to 0-8) over Knockavilla Kickhams at The Ragg on Saturday afternoon – Philip Hickey and Richie Flannery fired home the goals in an impressive display from the Blues. For a full report on this encounter please click here<\/a>. A whole series of photographs are also available from this encounter on the club Facebook page. Click here<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n

\u00c9ire \u00d3g have been drawn against St Patrick\u2019s in the semi-finals while Kildangan will face Skeheenarinky. \u00c9ire \u00d3g will face St Patrick\u2019s on Saturday, October 11th in Holycross at 2pm. Kildangan will take on Skeheenarinky in their respective semi-final at the same venue at 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Saturday afternoon Kildangan required extra-time to beat west champions Clonoulty-Rossmore on a 1-20 to 0-19 scoreline. Meanwhile St Patrick\u2019s beat Drom & Inch 3-11 to 0-15 in their respective quarter-final. The final match in the last eight took place on Sunday when Thurles Sarsfields lost to Skeheenarinky (1-18 to 3-10). <\/p>\n

The lads have made a huge effort to reach this stage of the championship and would appreciate your support.<\/p>\n

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Junior A centre-forward Richie Flannery pictured in action against Knockavilla at The Ragg on Saturday.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Junior B:<\/strong> A Paddy Harrington goal in the 58th minute rescued the Blues at Dolla on Saturday evening. \u00c9ire \u00d3g trailed a determined Toomevara side for the duration of a keenly-contested junior B quarter-final and just when it looked like the Greyhounds had done enough to force their way into the last four Harrington struck for a vital three-pointer. For a full report on this game please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The replay against Toomevara will take place on Sunday, October 12th in Dolla @ 11.30am. The lads have made a huge effort to reach this stage of the championship and would appreciate your support.<\/p>\n

Newport beat Kildangan 1-16 to 2-10 in their respective quarter-final while group winners Lorrha and Portroe have already progressed to the semi-final stage. <\/p>\n

Newsletter:<\/strong> The latest edition of the Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g monthly newsletter is now available to download – this month\u2019s edition features all the news, reports and photographs from the month that was while it also includes a report on the Blues\u2019 1915 north final win. Please click here<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n

Well Done:<\/strong> Congratulations to former senior hurler Willie Bolger and the Western Australian team which won the state championship down under last weekend. Willie is pictured below with teammate and Kilruane MacDonagh\u2019s man Gavin McAvinchey. Well done lads!<\/p>\n

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Brothers in arms – Willie Bolger pictured celebrating winning the state championship alongside Kilruane MacDonagh’s man Gavin McAvinchey with the Western Australian team.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Fixtures:<\/strong> Please keep a close eye on the club website and on the club\u2019s various social media channels for all the latest updates on fixtures and results.<\/p>\n

LOTTO<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Last week\u2019s lotto jackpot of \u20ac1,600 was not won. \u20ac50 lucky dip winners were: Aisling Gregan (Newtown), Abby Ryan (c\/o HiB), Maggs Stack (c\/o Molly\u2019s), Paddy Kennedy (Bulfin Crescent), Pat Maher (c\/o E Spillane). Please support the Blues and play our club lotto. <\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a> to play our club lotto online.<\/p>\n

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\"Membership<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g Club Lotto represents the club\u2019s key fundraising initiative.<\/p>\n

Please consider supporting the Blues by playing our club lotto online: click here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Just watch how far we can stretch your \u20ac2!<\/p>\n

Alternatively you can also support Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g by paying your club membership<\/a>. Membership for 2014 is now due and can be paid to any club officer or online<\/a>. The cost of membership is priced at \u20ac25.<\/p>\n

Help us to make the dreams of our players come true!<\/p>\n

JUVENILE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under-6 & Under-8:<\/strong> Our under-6 and under-8 hurlers hosted their Toome counterparts in the sunshine on Saturday morning. Thank you to all the boys and their parents for an entertaining morning.<\/p>\n

Under-10:<\/strong> Nenagh will host an under-10 blitz on Saturday morning from 10am – more information available from team management during the week. This will end the season for the boys who have made huge improvements throughout the year. The team were presented with a new set of jerseys at the weekend by A Sportsman’s Dream and we wish to thank them for their continued support of Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g juveniles.<\/p>\n

Under-13:<\/strong> The under-13 plate final will take place this weekend. Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g will play Borris-Ileigh at a venue yet to be decided. Please check www.nenagheireog.com and the club Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest match fixtures.<\/p>\n

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Deirdre Hughes from A Sportsman’s Dream pictured presenting Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g juvenile chairman Michael Geaney and the under-10 hurlers with a new set of jerseys. We thank the team at A Sportsman’s Dream for their continued support.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

NENAGH HANDBALL CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best of luck to Eimear Maher (Nenagh) and S\u00edle Spain (Lahorna) who will represent Tipperary in the girls under-15 doubles All-Ireland final this weekend.<\/p>\n

Nenagh Handball Club will hold a general meeting at the \u00c9ire \u00d3g complex on Thursday, October 9th at 8pm. All members are asked to attend. We would also welcome anyone with an interest in handball in Nenagh to come along and get involved.<\/p>\n

CAMOGIE<\/p>\n

Under-8:<\/strong> The under-8 team will be presented with their medals this Thursday in the club house. Management will be in touch with further details. We hope to have our end-of-year party on Thursday, October 16th.<\/p>\n

Under-10:<\/strong> The under-10 team had a wonderful weekend at the Ballina Tournament where they took on Ballina, Cappawhite and Monaleen and emerged victorious in all their matches before captain Niamh Burke was presented with a lovely trophy. Thanks to our mentors Tom and James for all their hard work and Ballina who made us feel more than welcome.<\/p>\n

Under-12:<\/strong> The under-12 team played Portroe on Monday. The result was not available at time of going to press. <\/p>\n

Under-14:<\/strong> The under-14s had a great win over \u00c9ire \u00d3g Annacarty in the league which sees us through to the semi-final. We have to play Newport in our final game of the group stages. Please see website for details of this clash. <\/p>\n

Junior A:<\/strong> Our junior A team were beaten by Cahir in the semi-final of the championship on Sunday last. Thanks to all the panel of players and the management team of Paul Henry, Shane Connolly and Derek Lillis for all their hard work throughout the year. For a full report on this encounter please click here<\/a>. For photographs from this match please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Junior A wing-back Rachel Spillane pictured in action against Cahir with Zoe Gratton in close attendance.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

Flag Day:<\/strong> Our annual Flag Day is on the 18th and 19th of October. We need volunteers to help us out over the weekend. If you are willing to help out for an hour please contact Denise Morris. <\/p>\n

CLUB NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g website has now been developed to host each and every edition of the monthly newsletter – please see here<\/a> for more. <\/p>\n

If you have any photographs, news or other information that you would like to see included please email eireognenagh@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Thanks again to the club communications sub-committee and in particular to Catherine McTiernan and Enda O\u2019Sullivan for pulling all this information together.<\/p>\n

CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you need to contact \u00c9ire \u00d3g please do so via our Contact<\/a> page. You can also keep in touch by accessing our Facebook<\/a> page or by following @nenagheireog<\/a> on Twitter.
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