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Liam Heffernan\u2019s senior team recorded a big win over Ballina this week while the junior A Camogie made history in qualifying for a first-ever county league final. Meanwhile the under-16A footballers are preparing to take on Inane Rovers in the north final and don\u2019t forget that you can now register for the up-coming Blues 10K.
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\"Tommy

Well done to Tommy Heffernan who collected his Irish Independent Rising Stars hurling award in Croke Park on Tuesday, April 28th. From left: Paul Maher (UL & Moyne-Templetuohy), Brian Stapleton (UL & Templederry Kenyons), Brian Troy (UL & Kilkenny), Cian Buckley (Cork IT & Cork) and Tommy Heffernan.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

SENIOR<\/p>\n

Senior: <\/strong>Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g won a one-sided contest with Ballina by twenty-six points at Newport on Sunday evening (1-30 to 0-7). Please note that the Blues\u2019 final group game against Clonoulty-Rossmore is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 10th in The Ragg at 6.30pm. Entering the final round of games Clonoulty-Rossmore lead the group on four points (+21), Templederry are second on two points (+1), Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g are third on two points (+24) and Ballina are fourth on zero (-46). The lads would appreciate your support for this crucial match. To read a match report on the victory over Ballina please see the club website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The first round of the Hibernian North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 17th – Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g will face Toomevara in Cloughjordan at 7pm.<\/p>\n

Junior A:<\/strong> The Toomevara junior A team proved too strong for the Blues at MacDonagh Park on Friday evening and won with thirteen points to spare (1-13 to 4-17). Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g have been drawn in group two of the Watch Centre North Tipperary Junior A Hurling League alongside Borris-Ileigh, Roscrea, Knockshegowna and Toomevara. Group one features Burgess, Silvermines, Templederry Kenyons, Kilruane MacDonagh\u2019s and Kildangan. The Blues have already lost to Roscrea, but have remaining group games against Borris-Ileigh and Knockshegowna to play. The competition will be played on a two-group system with the top two teams in each progressing to the semi-finals. The team are managed by Greg Browne (manager), Con Morris, Michael Ryan and Conor Ryan. For a full match report from Friday night\u2019s game please see the club website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Junior B: <\/strong>Cian Tucker\u2019s junior B squad recorded their first win of the year following an entertaining clash with Toomevara (0-12 to 0-11) at St Michael\u2019s Park, Toomevara on Sunday afternoon. And, it was no more than the Blues deserved following some tremendous performances in their previous league clashes when a series of brave efforts came up just short. This year\u2019s Watch Centre North Tipperary Junior B Hurling League will be played on a two-group system with the top two teams in each progressing to the semi-finals. Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g have just one group game to play against Shannon Rovers. The Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g team are managed this year by Cian Tucker (manager), Mark Long, Paddy Flynn and John Paul King. For a full report from Sunday\u2019s game in Toomevara please see the club website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Junior

The \u00c9ire \u00d3g junior B hurlers pictured moments before taking on Toomevara at St Michael\u2019s Park on Sunday afternoon.<\/center><\/em><\/p>\n

Minor A:<\/strong> The \u00c9ire \u00d3g minor A football team lost a north semi-final by four points (0-10 to 3-5) to Kildangan in Puckane on Thursday evening. The Blues would like to wish Kildangan all the very best in the final against Newport Gaels. Although this minor A football campaign ended in disappointment the players worked hard throughout and are now looking forward to a north Tipperary minor A hurling championship which is scheduled to begin in July. For a full report on this semi-final please see the club website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tipp GAA Draw:<\/strong> The North Tipperary launch of the Tipp GAA Draw took place in the Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g complex at MacDonagh Park on Wednesday, April 22nd. For the past twenty-seven years the Tipperary GAA Draw has served the clubs and the people of Tipperary well. A unique Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g branded brochure has been produced to promote this year\u2019s draw. The Tipperary GAA Draw features an extraordinary \u20ac500,000 prize fund. And, don\u2019t forget that your club, Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g, benefits significantly from contributions to the Tipperary GAA Draw. Indeed, the draw committee has introduced major increases in commission for the coming year. Should you wish to join the draw or renew your subscription to the Tipperary GAA Draw please contact any club officer or email eireognenagh@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

\"10K<\/p>\n

The Blues 10K:<\/strong> The Blues 10K & Fun Run\/Walk will return to the streets of Nenagh on Sunday, June 14th (10.30am). The event will be hosted this year in aid of the North Tipperary Hospice. Entry to the 10K run is priced at \u20ac15 (\u20ac12 pre-registered online), entry to the 5K run is priced at \u20ac10 and entry to the 5K for walkers is priced at \u20ac5 per family. Prizes: \u20ac100 for the first-placed male and female competitor in the 10K, \u20ac50 for the second-placed male and female and \u20ac25 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 087 637 3830 for further information. A facility to pre-register online has now been added to the club website<\/a>. Please check out the club website for more information. You can register for the 10K by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"2014 Check out all the photos from last year’s event – click here<\/a>!<\/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 \u20ac1,500 was not won. \u20ac50 lucky dip winners: James Connolly (Monaree), Benny Malone (Knockalton), Michael O\u2019Rourke (Summerhill), Sorcha Nagle (Ballintoher) & Liam O\u2019Gara (Borrisokane). Please support the Blues and play our club lotto<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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

\"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

\u201cWe all identify with our own place. My place is Nenagh and I respect every man who is from every parish in Ireland who is identifying with his home. That\u2019s the breeding since the world was made. I see the club as nothing only a way of giving our locality an airing on the public stage. It gives the youth of our town an opportunity to play our games. That\u2019s what I see our club as\u201d – Jimmy Minogue<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n

\"North

Well done to Jake Morris, Conor Bonar, Mark O’Farrell and Conor McCarthy and mentor David Minogue who were members of the North Tipperary under-16 hurling team who were very unlucky to be beaten in the Munster semi-final on Monday in Mallow with the last puck of the ball, but then progressed to win the Munster shield.<\/center><\/em><\/p>\n

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

Under-6 and under-8 training continues at the usual times in preparation for up-coming matches.<\/p>\n

The third round of the Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g Street League continues on Monday at 5.30pm having taken a break for the Bank Holiday. It’s all still to play for!<\/p>\n

Our under-14 footballers were defeated by a strong Inane Rovers team in Roscrea on Wednesday last. We play Kilruane in the final round on Wednesday at 6.30pm in Nenagh with a semi-final place at stake.<\/p>\n

We wish the best of luck to the under-16 footballers as they contest the north A final on Thursday at 6.15pm in Borrisokane against a strong Inane Rovers team. Come out to support the lads.<\/p>\n

Well done to Jake Morris, Conor Bonar, Mark O’Farrell and Conor McCarthy and mentor David Minogue who are part of the North Tipp under-16 team who were very unlucky to be beaten in the Munster semi-final on Monday in Mallow with the last puck of the ball. The team then progressed to win the Munster shield. Well done lads.<\/p>\n

\"Camogie

The Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g junior A team which enjoyed a four-point win over Cashel Camogie Club in Sunday\u2019s league semi-final. For more photos from this event please click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

CAMOGIE<\/p>\n

Junior A:<\/strong> Our junior A side qualified for the league final following a 1-8 to 1-4 win over Cashel Camogie Club on Sunday. There are no fixture details yet of the final. Please see the club website<\/a> for a full report from this encounter.<\/p>\n

Under-16:<\/strong> Our under-16s recorded their second win of the championship with a fine 4-10 to 0-1 win over Drom & Inch on Wednesday last in MacDonagh Park. It is highly unlikely that this group will have another match until after the junior certificate. <\/p>\n

Tipperary:<\/strong> Commiserations to Grace O\u2019Brien, Rachel Maher, Sarah Quigley, Maeve Coffey and the Tipperary minor team who were defeated by Cork in the Munster final. The four girls have represented the club with great distinction and we are very proud of them.<\/p>\n

\"Grace

Grace O\u2019Brien pictured in action for Tipperary.<\/em><\/center><\/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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