{"id":3878,"date":"2015-07-11T14:26:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-11T14:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nenagheireog.com\/?p=3878"},"modified":"2015-07-11T14:26:48","modified_gmt":"2015-07-11T14:26:48","slug":"eire-og-lose-out-to-midleton-on-penalties-in-tom-semple-cup-semi-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nenagheireog.com\/index.php\/eire-og-lose-out-to-midleton-on-penalties-in-tom-semple-cup-semi-final\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c9ire \u00d3g lose out to Midleton on penalties in Tom Semple Cup semi-final"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Saturday the Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g senior hurlers participated in the Tom Semple Cup, but lost out following a penalty shoot-out against tournament favourites Midleton (Cork).
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\nThe Thurles Sports Fest is a festival of sports, music and drama which ran from Friday, July 3rd to Saturday, July 11th in Tipperary. <\/p>\n

Hurling, Camogie, ladies football, road bowling, handball and rounders all feature in the festival, but the highlight of the festival is the hurling competition for the Tom Semple Cup which ran on Saturday, July 11th in Dr Morris Park and in the Outside Field at Semple Stadium, Thurles.<\/p>\n

\u00c9ire \u00d3g launched their campaign in the 13-a-side competition with a 2-8 to 0-4 win over Borris-in-Ossory (Laois) – at the break the Blues led 2-5 to no-score. \u00c9ire \u00d3g struggled initially in their second game against Passage (Waterford) when losing by four points (1-8 to 2-9). The Blues made a poor start in this encounter and trailed 0-4 to 2-4 at the break. \u00c9ire \u00d3g, however, responded well in the second half and won their group on score difference.<\/p>\n

In the semi-final of the Tom Semple Cup \u00c9ire \u00d3g faced Midleton who were installed as favourites to win the competition. The Blues played terrifically well in the opening half and led 1-3 to 1-1 at the break with \u2018keeper Michael McNamara saving a Midleton penalty in spectacular style.<\/p>\n

In second half injury time \u00c9ire \u00d3g led 1-7 to 1-4 when Midleton were awarded a 21-yard free. The free was saved, but the rebound was scrambled home from close range. An umpire indicated that the Midleton goalscorer was standing in the square before forcing the equalising three-pointer home. The referee, however, chose to ignore the infraction and declared the match a draw.<\/p>\n

Ultimately \u00c9ire \u00d3g lost out on penalties, but everyone associated with the team was proud of the manner in which the Nenagh players represented themselves, their families and their club in the tournament.<\/p>\n

Liam Heffernan\u2019s Blues will not return to championship action until the respective divisional championships reach a conclusion – \u00c9ire \u00d3g have already qualified for the last sixteen of the Clean Ireland Recycling County Senior Hurling Championship. \u00c9ire \u00d3g have also qualified for the final of the Dr Fogarty Cup against Mullinahone – that final is expected to take place in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g Panel:<\/strong> Michael McNamara, Mark Flannery, Conor Ryan, D\u00e1ire Quinn, Adam Gratton, Michael Collins, Killian Gleeson, John Cahalan, Christopher Ryan, Niall Madden, Paddy Murphy, Donnacha Quinn, Paul Ryan, Tommy Heffernan, James Mackey, Michael Heffernan, Philip Hickey.<\/p>\n

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The Nenagh \u00c9ire \u00d3g panel which participated in the Tom Semple Cup – back from left: John Cahalan, Killian Gleeson, Mark Flannery, Michael McNamara, Paddy Murphy (captain), Donnacha Quinn, Michael Collins, Adam Gratton & Michael Heffernan. Front from left: D\u00e1ire Quinn, Niall Madden, Paul Ryan, Philip Hickey, Tommy Heffernan, James Mackey & Conor Ryan. Missing from photo: Christopher Ryan.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n
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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 2015 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 through!
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\nIf 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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