All-Ireland Senior Hurling Qualifier - Tipperary vs. Wexford - Match Reports
03/07/2010
Tipperary defeated Wexford by 3-24 to 0-19 in the All-Ireland Qualifiers on Saturday next in Semple Stadium Thurles. Tipperary back on track Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19 By Jackie Cahill for the Irish Examiner newspaper Monday, July 05, 2010 A CAUTIOUS Liam Sheedy was reluctant to declare his team "back on track" following Saturday’s comprehensive 14-point victory over Wexford at Semple Stadium. Last year’s beaten All-Ireland finalists were rarely troubled by Colm Bonnar’s visitors as a devastating scoring blitz immediately after half-time killed this one-sided tie stone dead. Tipp led by 0-15 to 0-7 at the break and Wexford’s only consolation was that they would face the Town End in the second half with the breeze at their backs. But after Eoin Kelly landed a quickfire brace of points within two minutes of the restart, Lar Corbett bagged two goals in a minute and the 11th senior championship meeting between the counties was history. Sheedy insisted the focus was all about getting to the next round of qualifiers, where Tipp’s most likely opponents on July 17 will be Offaly. It was about steadying the ship too following the humiliating ten-point reverse against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on May 30. Sheedy remodelled his team and the new faces did well as wing back David Young finished with the man of the match crystal following his championship debut at right half back, a display decorated by three points from play. Patrick Maher, the other debutant, bagged two points while Gearóid Ryan managed four on his first full championship start. Young said: "For the week after the Cork match, everybody’s head was down. It was demoralising to lose by that much but we got the heads down and drove on. It’s every step as it comes now – we have another match in two weeks time and that’s what we’re looking at next." For Wexford, it’s back to the drawing board with doubts hanging over the future of boss Colm Bonnar. The former Tipperary star has completed his official two-year term and said that talk about his position is "a decision for another day." Bonnar added "I have enjoyed my two years with them – other than that, I’ll just have to sit down with the county board and see what their plans are." Bonnar’s situation will become clearer in the coming weeks while other talking points from last Saturday were of a disciplinary nature. Based on the TV evidence available, the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) will be anxious to take a look at a number of incidents from this tie. Tipperary full-back Declan Fanning needed 25 stitches after suffering an horrific ear injury during an altercation with Stephen Banville, which saw both players booked with less than two minutes played. The flash point was captured by RTÉ cameras while Wexford centre forward Tomás Waters was lucky he wasn’t sent off in the second half for standing on Conor O’Mahony’s hand. Waters had been booked just minutes earlier for a challenge on Young but referee James McGrath missed the tangle with O’Mahony, who was booked for retaliation. Tipp were aggrieved that full-forward Brian O’Meara’s yellow card during the Cork defeat was upgraded to red on the basis of video evidence and will hope that head high tackles on their own players will be treated similarly. Fanning, Young, Shane McGrath and Brendan Maher were all treated for head injuries and it has emerged that medic Peter Murchin worked furiously to keep the blood flowing to Fanning’s lacerated ear as it was stitched. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Tipperary broke no rule by using six substitutes, as Paul Curran played virtually the entire game after coming on as a blood sub for Fanning. At half-time, Tipp county board secretary Tim Floyd received assurances from match referee James McGrath and the fourth official on duty that Curran was a temporary sub, and not one of the five permitted full substitutions. Tipp boss Sheedy then emptied his bench during the second half, bringing on five subs as the Premier County cruised to victory, and at any point during the game, Fanning could have come back on for Curran. The only real worry for Tipp on the field of play was the concession of 0-19 but eight points were conceded in the last 12 minutes when the game was at challenge match pace. Tipperary: B Cummins; M Cahill, D Fanning, C O'Brien; D Young (0-3), C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher, S McGrath; G Ryan (0-4), S Callanan (0-1), Patrick Maher (0-2); N McGrath (0-3, 1f), L Corbett (2-3), E Kelly (0-8, 3f, 2 65s).
Subs: P Curran for Fanning (inj, 2 - blood sub), J O'Brien for Callanan (50), S Hennessy for Kelly (58), D Egan (1-0) for S McGrath (64), S Maher for B Maher (68), M Heffernan for Ryan (70). Wexford: N Carton; P Roche, K Rossiter, C Kenny; R Kehoe, D Stamp (0-1), D Redmond; C Farrell (0-3, 1f), H Kehoe (0-3); P Atkinson (0-2, 1f, 1 65), T Waters, E Quigley; R Jacob (0-3), S Banville (0-2), T Mahon (0-2).
Subs: L Prendergast for Quigley (h/t), J Berry (0-3, 1f) for Atkinson (42), M Jacob for Banville (50), T Dwyer for Redmond (50), B Kenny for Roche (inj, 69). Ref: J McGrath (Westmeath)
Sheedy's rookies get Tipp back on track By Cliona Foley for the Irish Independent newspaper Monday July 05 2010 MISSION accomplished in Semple Stadium alright, as this went some way towards exorcising Tipperary's Rebel demons, but just how far remains to be seen. Whether the 2009 beaten All-Ireland finalists are completely back on track is hard to gauge on this showing. They conceded a worrying amount in this lacklustre match on Saturday, which they had tucked away in their back pockets as soon as All Star Lar Corbett blasted in two goals within three minutes of the restart. Still, manager Liam Sheedy could afford a wry grin after such a comprehensive victory. He was accused of complacency against Cork and of panicking ahead of this one, due to his radical reshaping of the defence and half-forward line. Yet, this time his team selection proved to be spot on. Such was the impact of wing-back David Young on his full championship debut that the former county U-21 captain actually pipped Corbett (who scored 2-3) for man of the match. By half-time the Toomevara star had scored 0-3, which was more from play than the entire Wexford attack had then managed. Gearoid Ryan also shot 0-4 on his first championship start while Patrick 'Bonnar' Maher, the other rookie in Tipp's half-forward line, pitched in with 0-2. "Maybe there was a few eyebrows raised but we were 100pc comfortable," Sheedy said of rearranging the deck and giving youth its fling. "If guys are doing it in training you've got to give them their chance," he added, sounding ominously like Brian Cody. So, did this comprehensive bounce-back prove that the criticism after the Cork game was completely over the top? "Look, when you lose a game by that margin (10 points) you're going to get criticism and that's what drives us on," Sheedy said. "If it doesn't happen for them (players) on the day I'll defend them because all I can vouch for is that the work they do, since I've been involved, has not changed. They are a top-class group. "It's good to get back on track but I'm under no illusions, the level of performance will have to go up again," he stressed, noting that they lost their momentum for periods in the first-half. The great irony was that, after Aisake O hAilpin's aerial antics in the Cork game prompted the switching of the current All Star full-back (Padraic Maher) to the wing to be replaced with the 2007 version, Declan Fanning was then lost to Tipp within two minutes. The ball was barely thrown in when he picked up an ear injury in an off-the-ball tussle with Stephen Banville that later needed 25 stitches. The Wexford man looked extremely lucky to escape with just a yellow after initiating it by pulling across him and the Croke Park mandarins look likely to revisit the whole incident. But Paul Curran subsequently proved to be an able deputy at full-back in a defence that worked well as a unit. Yet, how do you judge yourself against inferior opposition, especially in a game which died as a contest so early on? Corbett was wearing red boots but even without them there would have been danger written large all over him. He was picked up, from the start, by Ciaran Kenny as Keith Rossiter moved over onto Noel McGrath, but had still banged over three long-range points by half time, when Tipp lead by more than double figures (0-15 to 0-7). Within two minutes of the restart, after Shane and Noel McGrath had combined to set him up, the local hero scrambled in his first goal. Then, in less than a minute, off a Patrick Maher delivery, he ghosted along the end-line to apply the coup de grace from an impossible-looking angle. Game over. Tipp raced into a 17-point lead long before Darragh Egan's late third goal and never looked back. Wexford didn't do badly for the first 30 minutes. By half time their midfielders, Colm Farrell and Harry Kehoe, had scored 0-3 from play and they finished with 0-6 between them, which raises some centre-field questions for Tipp, though Brendan Maher worked his way into it as time went on. Wexford's half-backs also held their men to a point apiece before the break. They did well when using short puck-outs and, clearly deciding that they couldn't match Tipp in the air, they concentrated on delivering heavily angled balls forward. But far too many of their cross-field passes dribbled out over the sideline and their core problem, of course, was that they were without suspended captain Diarmuid Lyng. His value as their centre-forward fulcrum was certainly underlined by his enforced absence. By half time, when all six of Tipp's forwards had registered from play, only three of Wexford's forwards had scored; just a point each, including Peter Atkinson's '65'. As their manager Colm Bonnar noted, they needed to take swift advantage of the second-half breeze but instead his native county hit them for 2-2 in five minutes. They kept plugging away right to the end and the game opened up ridiculously after Corbett's goal flurry, but as both sides piled on subs -- Jim Berry did well for Wexford -- not much more could be gleaned from it. Wexford certainly got not one but two 'draws from hell' this summer and Bonnar, at least, has helped them back to Division 1 next season. His two-year term is now up and he was non-committal afterwards about his future. "Those decisions are for another day," he said. "I was brought in for a two-year stint and we were very unlucky with the draw, getting two teams (Galway and Tipp) who are in contention for knocking Kilkenny off their stride." Scorers -- Tipperary: L Corbett 2-3, E Kelly 0-8 (0-3f, 0-2 '65'), G Ryan 0-4, D Egan 1-0, N McGrath (0-1f),D Young 0-3 each, Patrick Maher 0-2, S Callanan 0-1. Wexford: R Jacob, H Kehoe, C Farrell (0-1f) J Berry 0-3 each, S Banville, P Atkinson (0-1f, 0-1 '65'), T Mahon 0-2 each, D Stamp 0-1. Tipperary -- B Cummins 8; M Cahill 8, D Fanning (inj), C O'Brien 8; D Young 9, C O'Mahony 8, Padraic Maher 8; B Maher 7, S McGrath 6; G Ryan 8, S Callanan 5, Patrick Maher 7; N McGrath 7, L Corbett 8, E Kelly 7. Subs: P Curran 8 for Fanning (2), J O'Brien 7 for Callanan (50), S Hennessy 6 for Kelly (58), D Egan 7 for S McGrath (64), S Maher for B Maher (67), M Heffernan for Ryan (70). Wexford -- N Carton 6; P Roche 7, C Kenny 6, K Rossiter 7; R Kehoe 7, D Stamp 8, D Redmond 6; C Farrell 8, H Kehoe 8; P Atkinson 6, T Waters 5, E Quigley 6; R Jacob 7, S Banville 5, T Mahon 6. Subs: L Prendergast 6 for Quigley (h-t), J Berry 8 for Atkinson (43), M Jacob 7 for Banville (44), T Dwyer 6 for Redmond (50), B Kenny 6 for Roche (65). Ref -- J McGrath (Westmeath).
Tipperary debutants impressFrom the Irish Times newspaper ALL-IRELAND SHC QUALIFIERS: Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19 TIPPERARY BROKE no rule despite using six substitutes during Saturday’s qualifier against Wexford at Semple Stadium watched by 10,927 spectators. Full back Paul Curran played virtually the entire match after replacing Declan Fanning as a blood substitute after two minutes before Tipperary made five replacements during the second half. Tipperary County Board secretary Tim Floyd was given assurances by match referee James McGrath and the fourth official that Curran would be classed as a temporary substitute only, giving Tipp licence to use five “full” additional substitutes. At any point, Fanning was eligible to come back on for Curran but he required 25 stitches to his ear injury after a skirmish with Wexford full-forward Stephen Banville, which was captured by TV cameras. That was just one of a number of incidents which may be looked at by the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC). Wexford forward Tomás Waters was lucky to stay on the pitch after standing on Conor O’Mahony’s hand in the 44th minute. O’Mahony’s retaliation earned him a yellow card but Waters escaped a second booking, having caught David Young with a high challenge minutes earlier. Liam Sheedy was reluctant to declare his team “back on track” following this success. The beaten 2009 All-Ireland finalists were satisfied simply to get the job done against poor opposition. Tipp led by 0-15 to 0-7 at the break and Wexford’s only consolation was they would have the breeze at their backs. But after Eoin Kelly landed a brace of points within two minutes of the restart, Lar Corbett bagged two goals in a minute. Tipperary’s new faces did well as right-half back David Young finished man-of-the-match, a display decorated by three points from play. Patrick Maher, the other debutant, bagged two points while Gearóid Ryan hit four on his first championship start. The only real worry for Tipp was the concession of 0-19 but eight points were conceded in the last 12 minutes when the game was at challenge-match pace. TIPPERARY: B Cummins; M Cahill, D Fanning, C O’Brien; D Young (0-3), C O’Mahony, Pádraic Maher; B Maher, S McGrath; G Ryan (0-4), S Callanan (0-1), Patrick Maher (0-2); N McGrath (0-3, one free), L Corbett (2-3), E Kelly (0-8, three frees, two 65s). Subs: P Curran for Fanning (2 mins), J O’Brien for Callanan (50 mins), S Hennessy for Kelly (58), D Egan (1-0) for S McGrath (64 mins), S Maher for B Maher (68 mins), M Heffernan for Ryan (70 mins). WEXFORD: N Carton; P Roche, K Rossiter, C Kenny; R Kehoe, D Stamp (0-1), D Redmond; C Farrell (0-3, one free), H Kehoe (0-3); P Atkinson (0-2, one free, one 65), T Waters, E Quigley; R Jacob (0-3), S Banville (0-2), T Mahon (0-2). Subs: L Prendergast for Quigley (ht), J Berry (0-3, one free) for Atkinson (42 mins), M Jacob for Banville (50 mins), T Dwyer for Redmond (50 mins), B Kenny for Roche (69 mins). Referee: J McGrath (Westmeath).
Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19
From the RTE.ie web siteWexford's Championship challenge petered out at Semple Stadium as hosts Tipperary comfortably took a 3-24 to 0-19 win in a one-sided All-Ireland SHC phase 1 qualifier. Tipperary were allowed to coast into a 0-15 to 0-07 half-time lead, and added second half goals from Lar Corbett (2-03) and substitute Darragh Egan (1-00) to put the result beyond any doubt. Wexford's marking was lacklustre and they lost the midfield battle, allowing the likes of Eoin Kelly and David Young, who crowned his Championship debut with three points, to push the hosts clear. The best performers for Wexford were Keith Rossiter, Rory Jacob and substitute Jim Berry, but it was a day to forget for the NHL Division 2 champions who never looked like providing manager Colm Bonnar with a win over his native county. Looking to bounce back from losing their Munster title, Tipp manager Liam Sheedy made four changes to the team that was overwhelmed by Cork last time out, with right half-back Young and left half-forward Patrick Maher making their Championship bows. Gearoid Ryan also made his first Championship start in the half-forwards, with Declan Fanning installed at full-back and Seamus Callanan leading a youthful half-forward line. Suspended captain Diarmuid 'Gizzy' Lyng was Wexford's most notable absentee and his presence was certainly missed. Tomas Waters took over from him as one of four changes to the Wexford side that suffered the Leinster quarter-final defeat to Galway. Paul Roche and David Redmond, who is back from Australia, returned in the visitors' defence and Tomas Mahon also got the nod at top of the left. The sides' first Championship meeting since Wexford's 2007 All-Ireland quarter-final triumph began with an off-the-ball skirmish involving Tipperary full-back Declan Fanning and Wexford full-forward Stephen Banville. Blood was seen coming from Fanning's ear after his helmet was ripped off him, with Banville also emerging from the tussle without his headgear. Referee James McGrath brandished a yellow card to both, and the Tipp defender had to be replaced by Paul Curran. The opening ten minutes were evenly contested before Sheedy's men added some cushion to their lead, without hitting third gear. Corbett pointed the dethroned Munster champions ahead in the first minute, quickly followed by wing back Young's first score at this level. Good work by Eoin Quigley preceded Colm Farrell's opener for Wexford and as Tipp hit their stride, an athletic catch and point on the turn from Noel McGrath took their tally to 0-03. The Premier County side were finding scores easier to come by and in between pointed efforts from Banville and Harry Kehoe, Corbett, Ryan and Young fired over at the other end. An arcing run from Shane McGrath ended with a rising shot which Wexford goalkeeper Noel Carton deflected out for a '65' which Tipp captain Kelly knocked through the posts for a 0-07 to 0-04 lead. Wexford then failed to clear their lines, allowing Noel McGrath swoop on the ball and score on the run. Wexford showed their threat when Rory Jacob darted around Curran and lashed a one-handed shot towards goal. Net minder Brendan Cummins stood up well to force it wide though, and Peter Atkinson converted the resulting '65'. Tipp opened up a six-point gap as Seamus Callanan, Kelly (free) and Corbett collected successive points. Wexford responded through Farrell (free) and Mahon, but they could not prevent Kelly (two frees), Patrick Maher and Young from bolstering the home side's lead to eight at the half-time whistle. The game was effectively over as a contest just three minutes into the second half. Kelly grabbed a quick brace of points from play before, in the space of a minute, Corbett cracked home his two goals. The pacy full-forward flicked home his first after taking a hand pass from Noel McGrath and riding two challenges, and followed up by latching onto a through ball to blast home his second with an angled drive to the roof of the net. Atkinson and the impressive Harry Kehoe reduced the arrears to 2-17 to 0-09 for a demoralised Wexford, and it was target practice thereafter as Tipp were relatively untroubled right to the finish. The Jacob brothers, Rory and substitute Michael, caused some problems for Cummins and his defenders but they could not get the goals the Model men craved. Kelly took his haul to 0-08 before being called ashore twelve minutes from the end, and Tomas Waters was fortunate to get away with a stamp on a prone Conor O'Mahony as frustration got the better of Wexford. Wexford goalkeeper Carton reacted smartly to deny Patrick Maher as he raced through unchallenged and a terrific catch and point from Ryan, following Brendan Maher's diagonal delivery, made it 2-20 to 0-10. Patrick Maher notched his second point and Ryan added his third as Tipp ticked towards the 30-point mark. Wexford put in a final spurt, during which Mahon, Rory Jacob, Farrell and substitute Berry landed points, as Tipp switched off slightly. Ryan registered his fourth point before the winners mustered their final goal in the 67th minute. Wexford were caught for numbers through the middle and although Noel McGrath's kicked effort bounced back off the bar, substitute Egan finished clinically to the net after a great piece of first time control. Scorers:
Tipperary: L Corbett 2-03, E Kelly 0-08 (0-03f, 0-02 '65'), G Ryan 0-04, D Egan 1-00, D Young, N McGrath (0-01f) 0-03 each, P Maher 0-02, S Callanan 0-01
Wexford: H Kehoe, R Jacob, J Berry (0-01f), C Farrell (0-01f) 0-03 each, P Atkinson (0-01 '65', 0-01f), S Banville, T Mahon 0-02 each, D Stamp 0-01 TIPPERARY: B Cummins; M Cahill, D Fanning, C O'Brien; D Young, C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher, S McGrath; G Ryan, S Callanan, Patrick Maher; N McGrath, L Corbett, E Kelly.
Subs used: P Curran for Fanning (2 mins, blood sub), J O'Brien for Callanan (50), S Hennessy for Kelly (58), D Egan for S McGrath (64), S Maher for B Maher (68), M Heffernan for Ryan (70). WEXFORD: N Carton; P Roche, K Rossiter, C Kenny; R Kehoe, D Stamp, D Redmond; C Farrell, H Kehoe; P Atkinson, T Waters, E Quigley; R Jacob, S Banville, T Mahon.
Subs used: L Prendergast for Quigley (half-time), J Berry for Atkinson (42 mins), M Jacob for Banville (45), S Banville for Waters (46-49, blood sub), T Dwyer for Redmond (50), B Kenny for Roche (69). Referee: James McGrath (Westmeath)
Tipp easily advance past Wexford
From the GAA.ie web site
Saturday, July 03, 2010Tipperary’s season is back on track after they recorded a comprehensive 3-24 to 0-17 win against Wexford at Semple Stadium in phase 1 of the GAA All-Ireland Hurling Senior Championship Qualifiers. This win was the perfect tonic for Liam Sheedy’s side after their heavy defeat to Cork in the Munster quarter-final at the end of May and, after flushing the toxins of that defeat out today, they will be optimistic with regard to the rest of their season. For Wexford, it’s a disappointing way for their year to end, having run Galway close for long periods of their Leinster clash, but when it comes down to it they can have no excuses. Colm Bonnar’s side trailed by eight points, 0-15 to 0-7, and once Lar Corbett goaled twice for Tipp early in the second half, there was only going to be one outcome as the home side continued to increase their lead. Early on, they stayed with their opponents, keeping in touch without giving signs that an upset might be in the offing, but once Tipp began to get on top around the middle eight sector, it gave them a platform upon which to build. They could even have led by more at the break, but for a good save by Wexford goalkeeper Noel Carton from Noel McGrath in the 17th minute, though four minutes later at the other end Tipp netminder Brendan Cummins had to do likewise from a Rory Jacob effort. Corbett was doing plenty of damage in the forward division for Tipp, whose shooting was excellent all through, and the Thurles Sarsfields’ man’s third point in the 29th minute pushed his side 0-11 to 0-5 ahead. Another to shine in that first half was wing-back David Young, who scored three points, while Eoin Kelly was his usual assured self from placed balls, and Wexford knew going in at the interval that a big start to the second half was required. Unfortunately for them however, it was Tipp who got it, Kelly sending over two points from play before Corbett struck in the 38th and 29th minutes for the goals which killed Wexford’s challenge and ended the game as a contest. Gearoid Ryan, making his first start for Tipp, did his prospects no harm at all as he scored four fine points and sub Egan wrapped up the win with Tipp’s third goal late on.
Team News The Tipperary team to play Wexford in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Phase I qualifier game at Semple Stadium on Saturday shows 4 changes in personnel to the team which was defeated by Cork in the Munster SH championship on May 30th. David Young at right half back and Patrick Maher at left half forward make their championship debuts while Gearóid Ryan at right half forward makes his first championship start and Conor O’Brien returns at left corner back. Paddy Stapleton, Paul Curran (both injured), Brian O’Meara (suspended) and John O’Brien are the ones to lose out. In positional switches Declan Fanning moves to full back, Padraic Maher to left half back, Noel McGrath to right corner forward and Lar Corbett to full forward. The team is:
1. Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon-Grange)
2. Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields)
3. Declan Fanning (Killenaule)
4. Conor O’Brien (Éire Óg Annacarty)
5. David Young (Toomevara)
6. Conor O’Mahony (Newport)
7. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
8. Brendan Maher (Borris–Ileigh)
9. Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch)
10. Gearóid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons)
11. Seamus Callanan (Drom & Inch)
12. Patrick Maher (Lorrha & Dorrha)
13. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
14. Lar Corbett (Thurles Sarsfields)
15. Eoin Kelly (Mullinahone) Captain
Wexford XV: 1. Noel Carton, 2. Paul Roche, 3. Keith Rossiter, 4. Ciarán Kenny, 5. Richie Kehoe, 6. Darren Stamp, 7. David Redmond, 8. Colm Farrell, 9. Harry Kehoe, 10. Peter Atkinson, 11. Tomás Waters, 12. Eoin Quigley, 13. Rory Jacob, 14. Stephen Banville, 15. Tomás Mahon.
Press Pack for Tipperary Senior Hurling Panel
2010 All-Ireland SH Championship Qualifier
Tipperary V Wexford In Semple Stadium Thurles on Saturday July 3rd at 3:30pm Team Announcement The team will be announced by email and local radio at 9pm on Thursday July 1st. It will be posted on the Tipperary GAA website shortly after 9pm. Player Profiles A full list of player profiles can be found on the Tipperary GAA web site – click on the following link to view this information - http://tipperary.gaa.ie/seniorhurlingplayerprofiles.html Management Profiles Liam Sheedy (Portroe), Eamon O’Shea (Kilruane MacDonaghs) and Michael Ryan (Upperchurch-Drombane) are in their third season in charge of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team. Liam Sheedy, who is team manager, was previously a senior hurling selector in 2003 and was Manager of the Tipperary Minor Hurling team in 2005 and 2006, winning an All-Ireland title in 2006. He also served as Manager of the Intermediate Hurling team. He played 7 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1997 and 1999. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He won a NHL title in 1999. He also won Munster and All-Ireland junior hurling championship medals in 1989 and 1991. Eamon O’Shea who is team coach, played 5 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1979 and 1986. He also played senior inter-county hurling with Dublin. He won Munster and All-Ireland minor hurling championships with Tipperary in 1976, Munster and All-Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1979, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1978 and a NHL title in 1979. He won 4 County SH championships with Kilruane MacDonaghs and won an All-Ireland club title with them in the 1985/86 season. Michael Ryan played 24 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary in a senior inter-county career that started in 1991 versus Limerick and ended with his retirement in 2000. He won Munster and All-Ireland SH championships in 1991. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He also won two NHL titles in 1994 and 1999. Trainer
Dr. Cian O’Neill from the Moorefield Club in Kildare and a lecturer and course director in Sports Science in University of Limerick (UL) is the team trainer. He has extensive experience training club, colleges and inter-county teams including the Limerick senior footballers.
NHL 2010 Results
Sunday February 28th in Dublin Dublin 1-21 Tipperary 1-12
Sunday March 7th in Thurles Tipperary 1-14 Kilkenny 0-13
Sunday March 14th in Thurles Tipperary 2-17 Galway 0-14
Sunday March 21st in Limerick Tipperary 2-23 Limerick 0-8
Sunday March 28th in Thurles Tipperary 1-19 Waterford 2-16
Sunday April 4th in Cork Cork 1-16 Tipperary 1-15
Sunday April 18th in Tullamore Tipperary 1-18 Offaly 2-14 Appearances
32 players lined out for Tipperary during the 7 matches Scorers
20 players scored during the NHL led by Eoin Kelly (2-35), Timmy Hammersley (1-12), Lar Corbett (0-11), Seamus Callanan (1-8) Tipperary V Wexford: Previous Championship Meetings 1899 Tipperary 3-12 Wexford 1-4 All Irl Final Jones’ Road
1951 Tipperary 7-7 Wexford 3-9 All Irl Final, Croke Park
1960 Wexford 2-15 Tipperary 0-11 All Irl Final , Croke Park
1962 Tipperary 3-10 Wexford 2-11 All Irl Final , Croke Park
1965 Tipperary 2-16 Wexford 0-10 All Irl Final, Croke Park
1968 Wexford 5-8 Tipperary 3-12 All Irl Final , Croke Park
1997 Tipperary 2-16 Wexford 0-15 All Irl Semi Final , Croke Park
2001 Tipperary 1-10 Wexford 3-10 D All Irl Semi Final Croke Park
2001 Tipperary 3-12 Wexford 0-10 R All Irl Semi Final , Croke Park
2007 Wexford 3-10 Tipperary 1-14 All Irl Quarter Final , Croke Park Snippets Two firsts This is the first time that Tipperary and Wexford have met in the Senior Hurling Qualifiers and also the first time that either county has a home venue, for a championship match with the other. Tipp have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their ten championship meetings with Wexford. League Rivalry The counties have met on 39 occasions in the National Hurling League . Wexford lead the way with 20 wins to Tipperary’s 17 and 2 games drawn. Their last NHL meeting was in Semple Stadium, on March, 13th, 2005. Wexford won ,by 2-19 to 2-15, after Tipp had led , 1-8 to 0-6, at half time. Paul Carley scored 0-11 for the winners and Mark O’ Leary topped the Tipp returns, with 1-2. . Managers Colm Bonnar, who made his championship debut in 1986 against Clare and captained his county in 1992, is the first Tipperary man to hold the position of Wexford Bainisteoir. Opposing his native county in championship hurling is nothing new for Colm, who had previous inter county management team experience with Waterford and his native Tipperary. Liam Sheedy, now in his third year as Manager, made his championship debut for Tipperary in 1997 and played at right half back ,with Colm at centre back, on four occasions , against Down, Wexford ,Clare (1997) and Waterford (1998). Colm retired after Waterford beat Tipp in the 1998 Munster Semi Final, while Liam last played championship hurling for his county, in the 1999 Munster semi Final replay loss to Clare. Pure gold The very popular TG4 All Ireland Gold series had a significant viewership and when they were asked which was their all time favourite of the games shown, the 1968 All Ireland final between Wexford and Tipperary was the clear winner. Tipp led by eight points at half time ,but Wexford levelled up , went eight points clear before a late Tipp rally pulled it back to two points. That defeat continued the break up of the great Tipp team of the 1960s and it was a last championship game for John Costigan, Noel O’ Gorman, Mick Burns and Liam Devaney while 1969 brought the careers of Donie Nealon and Sean Mc Loughlin to an end. Missing link Between the last Sunday of October 1967 and the last Sunday of October 1968 Mick Roche ( Carrick Davins) captained his club to the Tipperary County title, his county to the National League, Provincial and Oireachtas titles and his province ,Munster, to the Railway Cup title. The one that really mattered was the All Ireland title and Mick’s disappointment at being the losing captain in 1968 was compounded ,by it being the second consecutive year –Tipp lost to Kilkenny in the 1967 decider- that he was the losing captain. The unfortunate experience has also befallen Tony Doran Wexford (1976/77) and Cork’s Jimmy Barry Murphy (1982/83). Faithful referee John Dowling (Offaly) refereed three All Ireland finals 1960, 1962 and 1968 between Tipperary and Wexford ,while championship rivalry was at its peak. The late John was the referee when Down won their first All Ireland Football title in 1960 and he also served, as Offaly Co. Secretary, for many years. He was GAA President from 1988 to 1991,during which time he presented the NHL (1988) All Ireland Senior and Under 21 honours (1989) to Tipperary captains. Quartet stars Tipperary’s Mick Burns, Jimmy Doyle, Liam Devaney, Donie Nealon and Sean Mc Loughlin played in the four All Ireland Final meetings, between the counties, during the 1960s. Wexford had Pat Nolan ,Tom Neville and Jimmy O’ Brien on the pitch, in each of those games. Jimmy Doyle and Jimmy O’ Brien were the only players to score in all four deciders. Family days When Wexford played Tipperary in the 1951 All Ireland Final, there were three Rackard brothers on the team, Willie, Bobby and Nicky. There were four for that year’s Leinster Final, but goalkeeper ,Jimmy, subsequently lost his place . The three brothers also lined out in the finals of 1954/55/56. Willie was still going strong in 1960 and 1962( Captain against Tipp). Four brothers subsequently played for Wexford in the 1970 All Ireland final, when the Quigleys, also from Rathnure provided Dan, Martin, Pat and John. Unfortunately, they lost to Cork. Tipperary had its own share of brothers over the years with, inter alia, the various families of Ryan’s, Kenny’s and Maher’s ,but it was the Bonnars who last played as a trio in All Ireland finals for the county. In 1989 and 1991 Conal, Colm and Cormac all played significant roles in Tipperary’s All Ireland victories. Model Principal There have been many Tipp men who promoted hurling in Wexford over the years and vice versa. Pat Quigley ( Sean Treacys) is based in the Model County for many years, where he has served as Principal at St Peter’s College-the traditional heartbeat of colleges’ GAA in the county. Pat was a free scoring wing and corner forward with Tipperary, in the 1976/77 championships , having previously hurled for Dublin. He captained his club to victory, in the 1982 West Tipp Championship ,but despite Pat’s five point contribution, they lost narrowly to Roscrea in the county semi final . Ton up The 1968 All Ireland final loss was disappointing for Jimmy Doyle, but he still made a little bit of history ,by scoring his 100th goal in Senior Inter County hurling. Jimmy went into the game with 99-638 to his credit from 151 games and added 1-5 to his tally, before retiring injured.
Jimmy was top scorer in the championships of 1958 ( 2-23 in 5 games), 1960 ( 6-18 in 4 games), 1961( 2-17 in 3 games) 1962 ( 4-24 in 4 games ) and 1964 ( 1-27 in 3 games).He was pipped by Wexford’s Tony Doran for the honour, in 1968 ( Doran scored 6-3 and Doyle 1-17). Attendance figures The popularity of this pairing in championship hurling can be gauged from the attendance figures at their championship games. The details are; 1899 4,000 estimated
1951 68,515
1960 77,154
1962 75,039
1965 67,498
1968 63,461
1997 62,241
2001 50,274 (draw)
2001 39,120 (replay)
2007 42,364 (played with Kilkenny v. Galway Quarter final) Club double Tipperary and Wexford clubs have met on two occasions in the All Ireland decider. Kilruane Mac Donaghs were winners over Buffer’s Alley on March 16th 1986,by 1-15 to 2-10 scoreline, while BorrisIleigh overcame Rathnure, on March 17th 1987, by 2-9 to 0-9. Both finals were played in Croke Park .Current Tipp Coach Eamonn O’ Shea played at right half forward on the Kilruane Mac Donaghs team, whose victory started the Tipp hurling revival. A week after the 1989 All Ireland Club final , the Kilruane Mac Donaghs club notes sportingly extended congratulations to Buffer’s Alley, who became Wexford’s first and only champions by beating O’ Donovan Rossa in the final and were inspired by the ageless Tony Doran. Ten previous meetings 1899 All Ireland final ( played on 24th March 1901)
Tipperary ( Horse & Jockey selection ) were defending Champions and on the trail of a fourth All Ireland title in five years, when they faced Wexford (Blackwater) in the first championship clash, between the counties Both teams travelled to Dublin by train, with Tipp leaving from Horse & Jockey and arriving at Kingsbridge (Heuston). Wexford won the toss and played into the Clonliffe end ( Railway goal).An attendance of circa 4,000 witnessed a spirited Wexford perform well in the opening minutes. Tipp got moving after the tenth minute and they were leading comfortably, before a Wexford goal left the Premier men ahead, at half time, by 2-6 to 1-3. The opening minutes of the second half saw scores traded ,Mikey Maher scored Tipp’s first point, but by the 45th minute Tipp had the honours all wrapped up. The game came to an unexpected end, when a third Wexford player was injured and there wasn’t a sub available .This was Wexford’s third All Ireland final defeat in three appearances .
Details of the scoring in those days were often overlooked in the match reports, but the Tipp (17 a side) selection was- Tim Condon (captain), Joe O’ Keeffe, Billy (Big Bill) Gleeson, Jack Gleeson, Richard O’ Keeffe, Jim O’ Keeffe, Denis Walsh, Mikey Maher, Johnny Walsh, Jack Flanagan, John Ryan, Mike Wall, Watty Dunne, Phil Byrne, Jack Maher, William (Little Bill) Gleeson, Tommy Ryan.
A contemporary summary noted that ’’… Tipperary were far superior in speed and overhead striking, but the Wexford men were best at ground work..’’
Another report reflected on ’’.. the solid vigilant and defiant defence of Wall Condon and Walsh… and the dashing attack of Maher, O’Keeffe, and Gleeson, ever on the prowl for goals..’’ The match officials were Mr. A Mc Keogh , Chairman of the Dublin County Committee, which also provided the linesmen, in Messrs JJ Mc Cabe and P Nash. The umpires , who used white and red flags on the day, were Messrs Ryan, O’Gorman, Mc Inerney and Walsh. Wexford’s official dinner that night, in The North Star Hotel ,was attended by GAA founding father ,Michael Cusack.
A set of gold medals ,costing 25 pounds was presented to the Tipperary team, in 1902. 1951 All Ireland Hurling Final This was an unusual pairing and Wexford hadn’t won the title, since 1910, nor appeared in the decider since 1918. Their team brought great support and with three Rackard brothers aboard, the Model County was heading for success . On this occasion, they had to give best to a Tipperary team which was claiming the county’s second ever three in a row. Wexford’s challenge was a serious one and after Nicky Rackard scored their first goal, by bundling Tony Reddin into the Tipp net, the champions had to change tactics. The early scores were mainly registered by Nicky Rackard and Paddy Kenny and by the 20th minute Wexford led by 2-4 to 1-4 -with Tipp’s goal coming from Seamus Bannon. In the remaining time Timmy Ryan and Ned Ryan scored Tipp goals and gave the Premier men a 3-6 to 2-6 ht lead. Tim Russell pointed twice for Wexford early in the second half, but goals by Sonny Maher and Timmy Ryan put Tipp back in control. Seamus Bannon and Mick Ryan scored a goal apiece and after 25 minutes, Tipp led by 7-7 to 2-8. Nicky Rackard scored his third goal of the day from a free, but it was too late and Tipp were champions by 7-7 to 3-9.
It was felt by many observers that Wexford tried for goals too often and wasted some good point scoring opportunities. Paddy Kenny was the outstanding player on the pitch and scored all of Tipp’s 7 points. Tony Reddin made some wonderful saves with Pat Stakelum and Tommy Doyle also excellent in defence.
An unusual aspect to the Tipp team was that Sean Kenny, who was unfit to play, replaced his brother Paddy, when he was injured in the closing minutes. Jimmy Finn, at 19 years of age, became Tipperary’s youngest ever All Ireland winning captain.
Tipperary earned 11 frees , Wexford 22, while Tipp shot 15 wides , and Wexford 10. Tipp were awarded 2 ‘70s’ while Wexford had 5. Gate receipts were 8,705 pounds – the largest ever for an All Ireland final in either code. 1960 All Ireland Hurling Final
Tipperary’s Munster Final win over Cork (4-13 to 4-11) led to them being installed as hot favourites to win the All Ireland title. Having beaten Kilkenny, by two points, in the Leinster final , Wexford prepared well and some astute selections saw them blunt Tipperary’s forward line. The new Patron of the GAA Most Rev. Dr. Tom Morris threw in the ball to start the game. ‘Hopper’ Mc Grath opened the scoring with a point after 20 seconds, to set the tone. A deflected goal from a Padge Kehoe free at the Railway goal, after three minutes, was the decisive score of the first half. Wexford powered on and having led by 1-5 to 0-2 after 18 minutes ,a Tipp scoring blast in about four minutes reduced the deficit to two points before four points were shared, leaving Wexford ahead at ht by 1-7 to 0-8.at half time .Another Wexford goal from Oliver ‘Hopper’ McGrath in the opening minute boosted the Leinster champions . After 10 minutes, Wexford had eased out to 2-12 to 0-9 and despite more urgency in the Tipp play they couldn’t get the goal they needed. The pitch was invaded just before the finish, when a spectator in the Hogan Stand blew a whistle, which was thought by many to be the end . With order restored ,the irrelevant final moments were played out. Wexford were champions anyway, with an unexpected ten point winning margin for the county’s fourth All Ireland title. Padge Kehoe was their scoring hero with 1-6, in what was their first championship win over Tipperary.
The performance of championship debutant John Nolan, who held Jimmy Doyle to one pointed free, was the talk of the day. Tipperary spent too much of the game trying to get the ball in their hands and it was a tactic which failed badly. Both teams struck 10 wides , Tipp won 13 frees and Wexford 10 while the Premier men earned all three ‘70s’ awarded in the game. Tipperary’s full back Mick Maher recently refuted the suggestion that the Munster Final took too much out of Tipp that it cost them the All Ireland final . He reckoned that the five weeks between the two games was sufficient time for recovery and to prepare for the Wexford challenge. He credited Wexford with playing very well on the day and thought that they worked hard throughout the field to achieve victory. It was Tipperary’s first All Ireland final defeat since losing the 1922 decider to Kilkenny.
1962 All Ireland final
Many old timers will tell you that this was the best of the All Ireland finals between Tipperary and Wexford. Tipp were defending All Ireland Champions and favourites to win, but they worked hard to lift the cup by two points. Having won the toss the defending champions played against the slight breeze into the Canal end. The game started in a whirlwind and Tipperary had two goals on the board after only 90 seconds of play thanks to Tom Moloughney and Sean Mc Loughlin .A great recovery by Wexford culminating in a superb overhead goal by Ned Wheeler after 25 minutes levelled the scoring, but two Jimmy Doyle frees and another from Sean Mc Loughlin sent Tipp in at half time leading by 2-6 to 1-6.Doyle increased Tipp’s lead on the turnover , but a long range goal by Jimmy O’ Brien, as Maher and Wheeler tussled fiercely around the square ,lifted Wexford and Willie Rackard levelled the game from a ‘70’ ,at 2-7 each. Ned Wheeler and Liam Connolly exchanged points, before Wexford went ahead with a point from a Padge Kehoe free. Tim Flood doubled their advantage after 17 minutes. After some efforts were repelled Tipp came again.
The decisive goal was scored by Tom Ryan ( Killenaule) in the 20th minute, following a superb pass from John ‘Mackey’ Mc Kenna. Padge Kehoe levelled again from a free with nine minutes to go. The exchanges became more competitive as the minutes slipped by and Donie Nealon fired over a point after 24 minutes of play. Wexford tried everything to get an equaliser, but it was Sean Mc Loughlin who pointed, just before the end, to ensure victory for Tipperary, in an unforgettable game. The final was noteworthy for some tremendous first time play and overhead striking, while the man to man the exchanges were hectic. The battle on the edge of the Tipp square between Ned Wheeler and Mick Maher is often recalled as the duel of the day. Tipperary captain Jimmy Doyle , who had scored four points retired injured in the second half and it was his club mate ,Tony Wall, who received the Mac Carthy Cup on behalf of the winners. Despite the intensity and fluctuating nature of the contest, there were only 16 frees awarded. during the game 7 to Tipp who hit 11 of the 19 wides and earned three of the five ‘70s’.
This was the first All Ireland Senior hurling final televised by RTE .
1965 All Ireland final
Tipperary were at the peak of their powers at this time, having beaten Cork in the Munster Final by an astonishing 18 points (4-11 to 0-5). Wexford had beaten the holders, Kilkenny, by one point, in the Leinster final, but had a young team with some survivors from the early sixties. The game was only a contest for 15 minutes and Sean Mc Loughlin’s brace of goals within thirty seconds ,John Mackey Mc Kenna’s point scoring excellence, allied to the deadly Jimmy Doyle , ensured that Tipp, who led by 2-5 to 0-6 at half time, were always in control. Wexford tried hard after the break, but Tipp continued to fire over the points and John Doyle’s record equalling eight All Ireland Medal was claimed long before Mick Hayes ( former Clare goalkeeper) blew the full time whistle. This game also saw Tipperary winning its 21st All Ireland senior hurling title and Jimmy Doyle , who had retired injured in the 1962 final when captain , received the Liam Mac Carthy Cup from GAA President ,Alf Murray.
The game marked the end of former heroes, Ned Wheeler and Oliver ‘Hopper’ Mc Grath, who both went in as substitutes for the Slaneysiders Larry Kiely the Tipp centre forward added a Senior All Ireland medal to his Junior equivalent, which he won with Kildare in 1962. 1968 All Ireland final Tipperary had beaten Clare ( 5-11 to 5-6) and Cork (2-13 to 1-7 ) to win the Munster title and having beaten Wexford by 12 points in the 1965 All Ireland Final they started as favourites. Wexford had victories over Dublin (3-15 to 1-11) and Kilkenny ( 3-13 to 4-9). Tipperary dominated the first half inspired by their captain Mick Roche at centre back . Jimmy Doyle’s goal and point scoring helped Tipp to establish a 1-11 to 1-3 lead , but for the concession of a green flag to Tony Doran before the break and some great goalkeeping by Pat Nolan, the game would have been decided after thirty minutes. The decisive switches saw John Quigley introduced before half time, with Paul Lynch going to centre forward and Tony Doran to full forward.
Padge Kehoe’s half time pep talk had the desired effect and Paul Lynch’s goal from a ‘21’ free levelled the scoring after fourteen minutes, at 3-6 to 1-12. Jimmy Doyle, having hobbled around at full forward ,eventually left the pitch with an injured ankle and his scoring power was missed. Jack Berry and Tony Doran goals put Wexford in the driving seat and they were eight points ahead, before late goals by ‘Babs’ Keating and Sean Mc Loughlin brought Tipp back into contention. Time ran out and Wexford had won an amazing Final (5-8 to 3-12) ,which was again refereed by Tullamore’s John Dowling. Tipperary had reason to regret the unavailability of the durable John Flanagan, due to suspension. 1997 All Ireland Semi Final This was the first time that the counties met ,while Wexford were defending All Ireland champions. Tipperary came back into the championship via the new system, which gave Provincial final losers in Munster and Leinster a second chance. After Clare had beaten them by a goal, Tipp restructured their team adding more power to their defence .They beat Down in the first ever back door quarter final, at Clones, on July 26th and came face to face with the Leinster and All Ireland Champions, at Croke Park ,on August 18th. Tipp were inspired by John Leahy, who scored a vital goal after five minutes and his club mate Brian O’ Meara who scored another six minutes before half time after Damian Fitzhenry had saved a rasper from Leahy. Tipp led at the break by 2-7 to 0-7. Wexford were unfortunate to lose their captain, Rod Guiney, to injury after four minutes and Rory Mc Carthy was also withdrawn injured, at half time. Wexford made inroads in the second half and reduced Tipp’s lead to four points on three occasions, but couldn’t get any closer .Tipp’s fearless half back line of Liam Sheedy, Colm and Conal Bonnar kept them in control and the inner line of Paul Shelly, Noel Sheehy and current selector, Mick Ryan, ensured that goal scoring opportunities were rare. Not even Billy Byrne’s arrival, with nine minutes to play ,could salvage this one for Wexford.
Among the strange goings on, in a game refereed by Cork’s Joe O’ Leary, were the booking of Tipperary’s team Doctor and a refusal to let the Wexford Doctor on to the pitch, to treat Rory Mc Carthy after his first half collision. Tipp’s main marksmen were John Leahy( who retired with facial bruising after 51 minutes, following a superb display at wing forward) 1-4 , Thomas Dunne( who was splendid at midfield ) 0-4 and Brian O’ Meara (highly influential at left corner forward) 1-1 .Paul Codd landed 0-8 for Wexford . 2001 All Ireland Semi Final ( Draw) Wexford had sustained a thirteen point defeat, in the Leinster final, against Kilkenny, but a quarter final win over Limerick suggested they would challenge Tipperary who had beaten the Shannonsiders, by just a point more, in the Munster final. The opening quarter ran to form, with the teams level on four points each. Two more points were exchanged but Tipp took over in the concluding twelve minutes, adding 1-4 ( John Carroll scored the goal after 31 minutes) without reply, to lead by 1-9 to 0-5 at the break.
Lar Corbett increased Tipp’s lead to eight after half time and the Premier county still led by that margin when Larry O’ Gorman smashed in a goal at the Railway end after 48 minutes. The goal followed the introduction of Martin Storey, who had come out of retirement, as a substitute.
Mark O’ Leary steadied Tipp before Rory Mc Carthy scored another goal for Wexford , to reduce the margin to one green flag. An exchange of points, 4-2 , stretched the Tipp lead to five points ( 1-16 to 2-8 ) .Larry O’ Gorman struck again with his second goal after 66 minutes and now the tension was palpable. Adrian Fenlon pointed and as the game went into injury time, Michael Jordan levelled. Wexford had a late chance to win but the shot went wide . Nevertheless, they had salvaged a well deserved draw, when Pat O’ Connor blew for full time. Tipp’s top marksmen were Eoin Kelly 0-5 ,3 frees, Mark O’ Leary 0-4 and John Carroll 1-1.Wexford’s main hit men were Larry O’ Gorman 2-0 Ml Jordan and Paul Codd 0-4,3 frees and 1 ‘65’ each. Tipperary were lucky to survive, but after hitting 14 wides , there was room for reflection. 2001 All Ireland Semi final ( Replay) The replay took place six days later and the Saturday evening was wet and miserable. In front of a 39,000 crowd, Tipp started well and led by 1-4 to 0-1 after 20 minutes, but by half time the game was finely balanced ,with only a point between them, 1-6 to 0-8. The main talking point from the opening half was the dismissal of Brian O’ Meara and Liam Dunne, on the advice of a linesman. Wexford also had Ml Jordan dismissed just before the break and their post interval effort was underwhelming, in many respects.
As it was, Wexford only scored two points in the second half, per Codd and Barry Goff, while Eoin Kelly (0-9, 6 frees) and Eugene O’ Neill (2-1) turned Tipp’s dominance into scores. John Carroll kicked Tipp’s first goal and Mark O’ Leary ,( who was obliged to miss his brother’s wedding and whose planned after match air trip was abandoned due to weather conditions, leading to a late night car journey to County Kerry) scored 0-2.
Paul Codd topped the Wexford returns with 0-7, 5 frees. Pat Horan from Offaly was the referee on this occasion. The Wexford Manager Tony Dempsey in response to the three dismissals opined ‘’..It wasn’t a dirty game. There has always been a friendship between our two counties’’. 2007 All Ireland Quarter Final In the third year of the four All Ireland Quarter finals, Tipp’s reward for beating Cork in the qualifiers and winning their group was a date with Wexford at Croke Park, in another Saturday game. The Tipperary selection saw Brendan Cummins and Eoin Kelly on the substitutes bench, but despite that and a long season (three games and two periods of extra time against Limerick followed by qualifier games against Offaly, Dublin and Cork) Tipp were still optimistic of reaching the All Ireland semi final. Inspired by Lar Corbett’s 19th minute goal ,Tipp led at half time by 1-8 to 1-5. Wexford had missed three good opportunities in that half, with Tipp custodian Gerry Kennedy saving twice from Eoin Quigley and once from Barry Lambert, when goals looked certain. Eoin Kelly came in as a sub after 26 minutes and he had a goal bound shot saved by Damian Fitzhenry, early in the second half. The game was tight enough thereafter.
Tipp hit a great spell between the 56th and 66th minutes and with points from Shane Mc Grath, Hugh Maloney, Darragh Hickey and Eoin Kelly, from a long free, they moved clear at 1-14 to 2-9.
With one minute of normal time to play, Wexford were awarded a free to the right of the Tipp goal, at the Davin stand. After a defender crossed the line of the ball, it was moved to a more central position, by the referee, James Mc Grath ( Westmeath) . There followed a predictable trip from goal of Wexford’s captain Damian Fitzhenry, who smashed the sliotar to the net, to give Wexford a one point lead.
Tipp tried to respond, but their best efforts came to nothing and it was Eoin Quigley who pointed again for Wexford, in the 4th minute of injury time.
Wexford’s top scorer was Barry Lambert 1-2, while Lar Corbett 1-1 and Darragh Hickey 0-4 led the way for Tipp . Wexford’s Keith Rossiter was considered to be the Man of the Match ,
This was Tipperary’s third consecutive quarter final loss- following Galway in 2005 and Waterford in 2006. This defeat marked the end of ‘Babs’ Keating’s two year term as Tipp Manager, during which time they failed to win League ,Provincial or All Ireland honours. Ger Ryan
PRO, Tipperary County Board
Email: pro.tipperary@gaa.ie
Tipperary GAA Scene - July 6th 2010
06/07/2010
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN
GAA FOOTBALL ALL IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS Good luck to the Tipperary Senior Footballers who will play Dublin in the second round of the GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship qualifiers in Croke Park next Saturday evening at 6pm. Dublin will have a massive following and it is very important that as many Tipperary followers as possible attend. We would appeal in particular to Tipperary people based in Dublin to come along and support the blue and gold on Saturday evening. The game is part of an attractive double header which includes the Dublin v Clare GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Phase 2 qualifier at 4pm. It will be a historic occasion with this being the first meeting of Tipperary and Dublin in the senior football championship since 1922 when Tipperary defeated Dublin by 1-6 to 1-2 at Croke Park in the All Ireland final of 1920, which was the last time Tipp won an All Ireland senior football championship. The players and management have worked very hard this year to build on the progress they have been making and would greatly appreciate as much support as possible on Saturday evening. So, if you can at all, do come along and support them and while the Dubs will be odds on favourites, a surprise result cannot be ruled out.
ADMISSION DETAILS – TIPP v DUBLIN
Stand tickets cost €20 (with €5 concession for OAPs and students), terrace tickets cost €15 and juvenile seated tickets cost €5. Tickets can be purchased at the GAA Office, Lar na Pairce, Thurles or by contacting the PRO of Tipperary Football Board, Hugh Coghlan on 087 0877355 or Chairman of the Friends of Tipperary Football, Joe Hannigan on 087 256615. There are also juvenile group tickets available at a cost of €3 per juvenile with 1 adult free per 10 juveniles. Please contact the GAA Office in Thurles (0504 22702) for details. The Friends of Tipperary Football are also running buses to Croke Park at a cost of €10 each – please contact Hugh or Joe on the numbers above to book a seat. For those who cannot attend, the game will be shown live on TV3 while the hurling game will be shown live on RTE.
ALL IRELAND SHC QUALIFIERS
Well done to the Tipperary Senior Hurlers who got back to winning ways on Saturday evening by defeating Wexford by 3-24 to 0-19 in their Phase 1 qualifier game. Tipperary will now play one of the winners of the Phase 2 games between Dublin and Clare, and Offaly and Limerick. The draw will be made live on RTE on Sunday evening July 11th after the Munster Senior Hurling final. A draw will not be necessary if Offaly defeat Limerick. Since Offaly already played Antrim, they would be kept apart and Offaly would meet Tipperary while Antrim would play the winners of Clare and Dublin. Venues for the Phase 3 games will be decided by the Central Competitions Control Committee in Croke Park. The phase 3 games are scheduled to be played on Saturday, July 17th with the winners qualifying for the All Ireland quarter finals on Sunday, July 25th. Galway having lost the Leinster final to Kilkenny are in the quarter finals where they will be joined next Sunday by the losers of the Munster Senior Hurling final between Cork and Waterford.
MUNSTER U-21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL V CORK
Tipperary will play Cork in the Munster U-21 Hurling championship semi-final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Wednesday July 14th, at 7.30pm. The team will be captained by Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields). While a lot can change in 3 years, Tipperary defeated Cork twice at minor level in 2007 In the Munster Final at Semple Stadium on July 8th, Tipperary won by 0-18 to 1-11 and in the All Ireland minor final on September 2nd, Tipperary won by 3-14 to 2-11. Tipp and Cork met in the Munster U-21 Quarter Final at Semple Stadium last year with Tipp emerging winners by 3 points, 2-22 to 0-25 after extra time. A trip to play Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh is always challenging and we wish the team management and players the very best of luck for what is likely to be a close contest.
COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 FINAL
Congratulations to Golden Kilfeacle who defeated Mullinahone by 1-14 to 0-10 after extra time to win the County Minor Football League Division 2 final played at Mullinahone on Tuesday, June 29th.
MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING FINAL REFEREE – JOHNNY RYAN
Good luck to Johnny Ryan of Boherlahan Dualla who will referee his first Munster Senior Hurling championship final on Sunday next. Johnny has been refereeing at inter-county level since 2004 and refereed the 2009 Leinster senior hurling championship final, the Munster minor hurling final in 2005, the Munster U-21 hurling final in 2007 and 2 All Ireland club semi-finals. His umpires will be JC Ryan (Upperchurch Drombane) and Seamus Manton, Willie Crosse and Michael Ferncombe (all Boherlahan Dualla). We wish them all the best for an uneventful day!
MUNSTER FINAL The Munster Senior and Minor hurling finals will be played at Semple Stadium on Sunday next, July 11th. The minor game between Clare and either Waterford or Cork (semi-final replay on July 7th) is at 2pm and the senior game between Cork and Waterford is at 4pm. Tickets for the game will be on sale in Lár na Páirce, Thurles from Wednesday while stocks last.
LONDON TIPPS JUST MISS OUT IN NICKY RACKARD CUP FINAL
Five Tipperary born London players along with team manager, Tom Bergin (Moyne-Templetuohy) and selector, Johnny O’Dwyer (Arravale Rovers) were all extremely disappointed men last Saturday afternoon. They had all just missed out on a Nicky Rackard Cup winner’s medal after a one-point defeat by Armagh in a thrilling final at Croke Park. Boherlahan’s David Maher (2-2) and Fethard’s Aidan Fitzgerald (0-1) contributed to London’s 3-14 score-line while Templederry’s Matthew Ryan and Killenaule’s Keith Kennedy both acquitted themselves well in defence. Burgess man Leo Quigley was among the London panellists but the Kilburn Gaels clubman did not see any action during a close contest that ended Armagh 3-15 London 3-14. There was one happy Tipperary man after last Saturday’s contest – Thurles Sarsfields clubman, Paddy Moore who assisted Armagh manager Michael Johnston as coach to the team that brought the first ever hurling silverware to the Orchard County.
LAUNCH OF GAA / LIBRARY ARCHIVE INITIATIVE
On Saturday last at Thurles Library, a joint initiative between Tipperary Libraries and the Tipperary GAA County Board was officially launched. For over a year, John O’Gorman of Thurles Library has been working with a number of people involved with the GAA in Tipperary to find a secure and safe location for archive materials such as match programmes, minute books, scrap books, photos etc. The most renowned collector of GAA archive material in the history of the Association dating back to 1884 is Sam Melbourne, a native of the Moycarkey-Borris GAA club. Sam began collecting GAA memorabilia back in 1935 and pieces of his collection such as hurleys, balls, jersey’s, medals etc. helped to inspire GAA Museum’s such as the one in Croke Park and also Lar na Pairce in Thurles. Sam has now kindly donated a number of scrap books to Thurles Library in the knowledge that the material will be stored securely in to the future and for the enjoyment of generations to come. The launch on Saturday last was attended by Sam Melbourne and members of his family, John O’Gorman and Mary Guinan-Darmody (both Thurles Library) as well Sean Nugent (Tipperary County Board Vice-Chairman), Eamon Buckley (Tipperary County Board Treasurer), Ed Donnelly (Tipperary County Board IT Officer), Jerry Ring (West Tipperary Divisional Board Secretary) and GAA Historians PJ Maxwell, Liam O Donnchu and Cecilia Walsh. To view the archive material collected to date, visit the Tipperary Studies section of Thurles Library.
TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW
Congtatulations to Joe McCarthy of Tralee (ticket sold by Portroe GAA club) who won €15,000 or a car in July’s Tipperary Clubs Draw held last Friday night in Coughlans Lounge, Cappawhite. Well done also to Maureen Delaney of Legion Villas Roscrea (ticket sold by Roscrea GAA Club) who won €12,000 or a car. Portroe GAA club also won a set of jerseys.
MUNSTER LONG PUCK FINAL
Good luck to Shane Hassett (Drom & Inch) who will represent Tipperary in the Munster Senior Long Puck final and Paul Maher (Moyne-Templetuohy) who will represent Tipperary in the U-16 final at Thurles Racecourse on Saturday next July 10th. The u-16 final will be at 11.30am, the senior final at 12 noon and the senior camogie final at 12.30pm. .
THANKS
Thanks to Ed Donnelly, Seamus O’Doherty, Tim Floyd and Tom Maher for their assistance with media and public relations matters in the last few weeks.
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.
Tipp camogie announce the sad passing of Tipp great Biddy Philips
06/07/2010
It is with deep sadness that Tipperary Camogie County Board announce the passing of Biddy Philips, one of Tipp’s finest Camogie ambassadors. Biddy passed away this evening Tuesday July 6th after a long battle with illness, bravely & courageously borne. Living in the shadows of Semple Stadium, Biddy was surrounded by all things GAA & her lifelong, unselfish contribution to Camogie, at club, County & national level has been immense. At County level, Biddy served as County board treasurer for over 14 years. She worked tirelessly at club & school level in Thurles promoting the game, & her vision for the future of the game in the County can now be enjoyed by all, as Biddy was instrumental in the County Board purchasing our County grounds in the Ragg, & in the development works down the years. Of course, Biddy served as Senior selector in 1999 when Tipperary made that elusive break through to win the County’s first title. Her knowledge of the game, which came from years playing the game, & shrewdness on the sideline, was evident to all involved. Biddy was a fountain of knowledge when it came to the workings & promotion of Camogie, & she was always willing to assist in any way with advice & support. At national level, she served on the referees committee in Croke Park, & also had the distinction of refereeing an All Ireland Senior final. The loss to Camogie at club, county & national level from Biddy’s passing is huge, & a void that can never be filled has appeared, but her legacy to the game will last forever. Perhaps, the best way to acknowledge Biddy’s contribution to Camogie is to take an excerpt from the Camogie prayer, “ …when the final whistle for me is blown, and I stand at last at God’s judgement throne, may the Great referee when he calls my name say… well done & be proud.” To Biddy’s husband Jimmy, & family, the board would like to offer its condolences on their sad loss.
Tipperary Camogie notes - July 6th 2010
06/07/2010
Tipperary Camogie notes
www.camogie.tipperary.gaa.ie
Kieran Slattery, County PRO
All Ireland Senior championship
Kilkenny 2.18 Tipperary 3.12 DESPITE being outplayed for large periods of the game, Tipperary came within a hairs breadth of securing a precious away draw against Kilkenny at Nowlan Park on Saturday.
Trailing by twelve points with fifteen minutes remaining, a woman down and against the wind, Tipperary pounced on Kilkenny’s physical frailties to come within three points of snatching an unlikely draw.
Tipperary found the going tough in the opening half, with the Kilkenny half and full forward lines rampant at times. Michelle Quilty was flawless from placed balls and when Shelly Farrell netted for the Cats, it looked like Kilkenny would blow Tipperary out of the water.
But that didn’t materialize and Tipperary were still within range at half time. Mairead Luttrell slotted over some superb long range points, while Claire Grogan kept the scoreboard ticking over from placed balls. Minutes later and the margin was reduced to five, when Noreen Flanagan found the waiting Grogan. Her shot left Kilkenny keeper Catriona Ryan stranded and found the net. From Tipperary’s point of view, half time came at the wrong time as they outscored Kilkenny by 1-3 to a solitary point in the closing stages.
Tipperary began the second half just as they had ended the first and Mairead Luttrell opened their account from midfield with a Nicole Walsh assist. Cora Hennessy sent over a long range free to narrow the margin to three, before Siobhan Ryan received her marching orders after picking up a second yellow card for a high tackle on Shelly Farrell. Kilkenny duo Ann Dalton and Michelle Quilty punished Tipperary at every opportunity and when wing forward Marie Dargan roofed the sliotar to the Tipperary net, it looked like Kilkenny were about to dish out a hammering.
However, it was to be their last score of the half as Tipperary threw down the gauntlet. Cait Devane and Jill Horan started the revival with a point apiece, before Grogan’s 21m free went over the bar. Mairead Luttrell found the net with a screamer from 30 yards finding the top corner. Joanne Ryan breached the Kilkenny rearguard and sensing the forthcoming block she let the ball fall in front of her, before retaking control and unleashing a rasper across the goal and into the net. Geraldine Kinnane was dragged to the ground and Grogan’s penalty again sailed a foot over the bar.
Tipperary launched one final attack, with Jill Horan unable to latch onto Joanne Ryan’s handpass and the danger was averted. With that, the curtain had come down on what was a spirited revival, but a bridge too far.
Tipperary were simply outclassed for periods of the game with the Kilkenny midfield and half forward line running amuck at times. Indeed, their half-back line drew Tipperary’s half-forward line into midfield and this proved hugely effective as the Cats were winning the decisive battle in midfield and isolating the Tipperary forwards.
Tipperary can take great heart from the final 20 minutes in which they outscored Kilkenny 2-3 to 0-0. Kilkenny took their foot off the gas and Tipperary pressed home their physical edge. Nothing changes for Tipperary; they still have to beat Wexford next weekend to keep their championship hopes alive. That game is fixed for the Camogie grounds on Saturday next July 10th at 3.00pm. Hopefully, clubs in the county will rally support in their locality, & help encourage & support the Senior team in their own back yard.
Tipperary: R.Kenneally, J.Kirwin, S.Ryan, M.Tynan, M.Ryan, S.Larkin, J.McGrath, J.Horan (Capt) (0-1), C.Hennessy (0-1 (free)), C.Devane (0-1), M.Luttrell (1-3), G.Kinnane, A.McLoughney, N.Flanagan, C.Grogan (1-6 (0-6 frees)). Subs used: J.Ryan (1-0) and N.Walsh. Referee: F.McNamara (Clare) U18A All Ireland Championship
Tipperary 1.10, Clare 1.07
In a windswept Sixmilebridge last week, Tipp’s minors withstood a Clare second half blitz to come away with maximum points in what was a spectacular performance from the premier girls. With the wind in their back for the first half, Tipp went in at half time leading 1.08 to 0.03.
Clare was never going to let this game go without a fight, & what a contest the second half provided. Despite being out scored in the second half, Tipp stood up to the challenge, & held on to a well deserved victory, setting them up with a home clash against Wexford this Wednesday, July 7th in the Camogie grounds.
Tipperary; Orla McInery, Ann Eviston, Lisa Cahill, Sheila Ryan, Clodagh Quirke, Mairead Barry, Sinead O Meara, Brid Quinn, Nicole Walsh (0.01), Alice Fogarty, Claire Kennedy (0.03), Niamh O Donoghue (0.01), Amy Kennedy (1.02), Cait Devane(0.01), Aoife Ryan (0.02) U16A & U16B Munster Semi Finals Cahir GAA grounds played host to two absolute cracking games last weekend where Tipp & Cork contested both these semi finals. In the B game Tipp led at half time 1.03 to 0.02. However, two quick goals from Cork early in the second half hauled back the lead, & for the remainder of the half only a point ever separated the sides. Sides were level at full time, & despite tired legs on both sides, both teams served up a cracking display in extra time. Still couldn’t be separated after the extra 20 minutes, the sides finished all square Tipp 3.04 to Cork’s 2.07. This replay is due to be played this weekend, but date not available at time of print.
The second semi final (A) provided as much entertainment as the previous game. Tipperary went in at the interval leading 1.01 to 0.01.
Cork kept in touch in the second half with some well taken points, but couldn’t breach Tipp’s defence for the much sought after goal, while Tipperary raised another green flag mid way through the half which kept them in front & Tipp finished the stronger on a score line 2.04 to 0.06. The third go game U10 blitz will take place in Dun Iascaigh, Cahir on Saturday July 17th. Again, any clubs interested in taking part in this blitz are asked to register with Siobhan.
Westside column - July 10th 2010
06/07/2010
In the jargon of a student’s school report Saturday’s result would be rated satisfactory. It was certainly not ‘A’ quality but was sufficient for the modest requirements of the day. Wexford were terrible, and Tipperary did what they had to do. Corbett’s double whammy at the start of the second half ‘nailed’ the outcome. Onward we go to the next phase and a likely date with Offaly on Saturday week.
Elsewhere the Kilkenny juggernaut just keeps rolling on. Another false dawn for Galway, it seems, as they came up well short in a disappointing Leinster final. Already this championship has taken on an air of inevitability unless Cork or Waterford can challenge perceptions next Sunday in the Munster final. Our recent history against Wexford was such that Tipperary went into battle on Saturday with a certain edge of wariness. We need not have worried. This was as miserable a Wexford performance as I can recall. Even in some of their worst days against Kilkenny they’d put up a stubborn resistance for a spell before the wheels would came off the wagon. This time the wagon stayed parked. It wasn’t as if Tipperary blitzed the visitors in the opening half. It all began very tepid and leisurely. Banville and Fanning were still sorting out their helmets when Lar Corbett stroked over the opening point for Tipperary. Soon David Young was doing what he did a week earlier against Waterford and gradually Tipp eased into a lead. A spectacular catch-and-point from Noel McGrath was an early feature. You could admire too individual scores from Gearoid Ryan and Patrick Maher and a long-distance one from Corbett. Shane McGrath’s sprint through that brought a save from goalie, Carton, was another item likely to be replayed by T.V. Against all this Wexford were producing little response, one run from Rory Jacob offering the only hint of Tipperary vulnerability as Cummins had to save. There was little intensity to the game as players had time and space and by half time Tipperary were well in control at eight-up. Two minutes into the restart then and the shutters were slammed shut on Wexford’s hurling season. A pair of Kelly points and then ‘twins’ from Corbett as the Wexford defence looked naïve. The rest was a playing out of time. Darragh Egan arrived to slam home the third goal off the crossbar rebound from Noel McGrath’s kicked effort and the points tally continued to mount too. A slight irritant perhaps was the nineteen points conceded to the visitors though many of them came when the game had fizzled out to practice-match routine. So, Tipperary get back on track with a necessary win as the process of rehabilitation continues. Nobody has been reading too much into the outcome given the slackness of Wexford’s effort though there has to be some pleasure in Tipperary with a performance that was always busy and earnest as well as carrying some individual highlights. We’re still too shell-shocked from the Cork game to get over-excited about anything but this game at least restores some credibility. Among the highlights were the displays of some of the newcomers who brought a certain freshness to the team. David Young’s impact at wing back was noteworthy combining the routine defensive duties with those three sweetly-struck points. Gearoid Ryan too showed potential and Patrick Maher produced a few moments of typical dash. Encouraging too was the form of Noel McGrath rebounding from a really bad day in Cork and nice to see Corbett regain the scoring touch. You can’t ignore the negatives though either. Seamus Callanan was an injury doubt before the game and apart from a first half point was invisible. Conor O’Mahony is still a distance off his best and Shane McGrath’s input is more sporadic than we’d like. Paul Curran had a strong game at full back and Padraic Maher did okay at wing. Michael Cahill settled into the groove after a difficult start and most of the play seemed to bypass Conor O’Brien’s patch. I suppose overall we’re glad that the side has dusted itself off after Cork and got back on track. However, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about and we’ll watch for further evidence of growing momentum now in the next phase, probably against Offaly, unless Limerick pull off a shock there. The incident at the start of the match between Declan Fanning and Stephen Banville has attracted a lot of media attention and by the time this appears in print there will surely be some developments from Croke Park. I can’t see how Banville can escape heavier sanction given what video replay shows, but Fanning’s offence is surely the lesser one of pulling the opponent’s facial cage for which the rule stipulates a yellow card. Eddie Brennan got one on Sunday under the same rule. It’s irritating to watch the T.V. coverage of the game afterwards and hear Pete Finnerty suggest that both players should have got red cards. Never a Tipp fan, it’s amazing, but not surprising, that Finnerty can make no distinction between what Banville and Fanning did. My worry is that the CCCC will be influenced by this slanted view of the incident. By the way Fanning sustained a nasty cut which required a lot of stitching by Peter Murchin. Watch the incident carefully again and see how he sustained that cut – too many have assumed it came from the helmet being yanked off his head. I’ll be very interested to see how this whole affair pans out. The referee on Saturday last was James McGrath from Westmeath. Remember James? ‘Babs’ will remember him from ’07 and that late free which bundled us out of the championship. He was also the man in charge for our league game with Cork earlier this year when Pat Horgan escaped censure for a strike on, would you believe, Declan Fanning. Inexplicably Fanning got booked on that occasion and there was no revisiting of the incident because the T.V. gurus chose to ignore it. Incidentally there was another bizarre booking on Sunday last, this time of Conor O’Mahony. Not only did the referee and linesman miss the stamp on O’Mahony’s hand but then the error was compounded by booking the number six. Will that incident be revisited to correct a wrong? Early in the game frees were blown against Noel McGrath and Lar Corbett. Michael Duignan, still my favourite of the pundits, was puzzled during the commentary. So are we, Michael, and what’s more we’ve detected a trend which you people should address. Look, you expect decisions to go against you but when you are constantly on the receiving end then you begin to ask questions. Before leaving the refereeing issue on Saturday last there are a few other items that need highlighting. Both Brendan Maher and David Young received heavy frontal tackles for which Wexford players were booked. Brian O’Meara’s offence in Cork was surely no different, yet again a different standard applied. GAA justice I’m afraid when it comes to Tipperary is twisted. And finally a point on rules and their non-application. Shane McGrath received an accidental knock as he fielded a ball on Saturday. The referee rightly stopped play but then resumed with a throw-in instead of a free to Tipperary, which is the way the rule operates at the moment. In the second half Conor O’Mahony carried the ball over the line in front of the New Stand. A line ball was given when the rule, admittedly a daft one, states that Wexford should have received a free. Incidentally Rory Jacob at the start of his run-in, which nearly brought a first half goal, stepped over the sideline too but got away with it. Anyway back to the hurling and that Leinster final, which promised so much and delivered so little. I thought this was a very worrying result for Galway because, like ourselves in Cork, it showed a second half collapse. Kilkenny won by seven points but don’t be fooled by figures because this was a comprehensive result. Kilkenny shot seventeen wides, conceded a messy goal and yet won in cruise control throughout that second half. It’s a result that has worrying implications for the championship because at present Kilkenny look untouchable. Any chinks in the armour that we thought were there last year, or during this year’s league, have since vanished. Normal service is resumed. Galway would have been rated one of the likely challengers to Kilkenny’s dominance and yet on Sunday’s evidence they are a long distance off the pace. Tactically of course it seemed incredible the way Joe Canning was isolated in a two-man Kilkenny defensive sandwich but I suspect it wouldn’t have mattered anyway. Apart from some stiff defending Galway were otherwise outplayed all over the park. The logical conclusion is that Galway won’t dethrone Kilkenny. At present nobody will fancy Tipperary either. So that leaves next Sunday’s Munster finalists as the only other possibilities, which is one reason why there will be a lot of interest in this game. The rivalry between Cork and Waterford in Munster has been a highlight feature of the last decade or so. The Tipperary match alone is not convincing evidence that Cork are ready to re-emerge so Sunday will ask serious questions about their whereabouts at present in the hurling universe. Likewise with Waterford, the ‘nearly’ team of modern times, they too have to convince people that their hour hasn’t passed. It’s an intriguing contest, one in which Cork, on balance, deserve favouritism. The following Wednesday there’s an important date in our GAA calendar too when our U21s make a very difficult trip to Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Given our senior problems it’s difficult to over-state the importance of this game for Tipperary. This after all is the minor class of ’07, a crew that carries much importance for our future prospects. Last year we got caught by Waterford a few days after the Munster senior final, so there’s a very close eye being kept on the U21s this time. With the minors gone and the seniors trying to recover, the U21s carry our hopes for the future. Good luck to them. P.S. Tipperary introduced six subs last Saturday but it seems broke no rule. Paul Curran remained a blood sub for the duration of the match so was not one of the stipulated five replacements that are allowed. It’s a flaw in the system surely where a time constraint should be placed on blood replacements.
North Tipperary GAA Notes - Wed 7th Jul 2010
06/07/2010
Coiste Thiobraid Árann Thuaidh Notes
North Tipperary GAA Notes Wed 07th Jul 2010
Hibernian Inn Senior Hurling Championship
The semi-finals will take place on or after the weekend of 25th July. Tipperary’s Senior Hurlers will determine the exact date for semi-finals. Borris-Ileigh will play Burgess, while Kildangan will play Toomevara. Denis’s Meats Intermediate Hurling Championship
Round 6 will be played over the coming weeks; this weekend – Ballinahinch will face Newport. Ballinahinch must win to retain a slim chance of advancing to the semi-finals. A Newport win would increase their chances of making the Knock-out stages. Newport get a hesitant vote to gain two vital points. Borrisokane Vs Ballina & Knockshegowna Vs Shannon Rovers will take place on the weekend of the 18th July. (Probably Sunday as Tipp as scheduled to play SHC on Saturday) Round 7 (Early-Mid August): Silvermines Vs Ballina; Borrisokane Vs Ballinahinch; Shannon Rovers Vs Newport & Knockshegowna a bye. Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship
The Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship returns to centre stage this weekend. In group 1 – Kildangan play Lorrha/Dorrha, while Burgess play Templederry on Tuesday evening. Lorrha are the surprise team of the championship so far & a win over Kildangan would almost certainly see them into the Knock-out stages. Kildangan must win as they lost their opening two games – Lorrha to take the spoils. Burgess will be favourites against Templederry, who have lost their two games to date. Nenagh Éire Óg take on Toomevara on Thursday 15th July.
In Group 2 – Kilruane MacDonaghs & Borris-Ileigh meet on Sunday – both sides have 100% records after two games & Kilruane might take the spoils on this one. There are two local derbies in Group 2 also – Ballina against Portroe & Moneygall against Roscrea. Moneygall have three points and are best positioned of the 4 to reach the Knock-out stages – Moneygall should account for Roscrea. Ballina & Portroe both need the points also, Ballina have 1 point to date, Port are still waiting for their first point; they might take the win.
League Tables will be included with next weeks notes. Round 4 will be on the weekend of 17th/18th or more likely 24th/25th July. Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship:
The Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship is due to start this weekend – with Silvermines & Newport at home to Borrisokane & Toomevara respectively. Silvermines & Toome’ might start with home wins. Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship:
The Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship is due to start the following weekend. Toomevara have withdrawn, so there are 6 teams left. Two games scheduled for Fri 16th July – Kilruane MacDonaghs Vs Burgess & Ballinahinch Vs Kildangan. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship
One of the Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship Quarter Finals should be played by the time of print – Templederry Kenyons played Lorrha on Tuesday 6th July. Burgess will play Nenagh Éire Óg on Sun 18th July – if Tipp playing SHC on Sat 17th or Mon 19th July – if Tipp playing SHC on Sun 18th July. Kilruane MacDonaghs & Borris-Ileigh are in the semi-finals. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “B” Hurling Championship:
The Under-21 “B” Hurling Championship is down to semi-finals after Kildangan beat defending champions Shannon Rovers Gaels on Tuesday last.
The semi-final line up is: Kildangan Vs Ballina & Portroe Vs Newport. Details and times of semi-finals to follow ASAP.
Final league Tables are below or can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010walshsnenaghunder21bhurlingchampionship.html
Group 1 Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Kildangan 2 2 0 0 3-27 / 1-22 0 / 0 +11 4
Newport 2 1 0 1 2-19 / 2-21 0 / 0 -2 2
Shannon Rovers Gaels 2 0 0 2 0-16 / 2-19 0 / 0 -9 0 Group 2 Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Portroe 2 2 0 0 0-00 / 0-00 2 / 0 0 4
Ballina 2 1 0 1 0-00 / 0-00 1 / 1 0 2
Borrisokane 2 0 0 2 0-00 / 0-00 0 / 2 0 0 Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship:
The Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship is down to a Final after Ballinahinch & Moneygall beat Silvermines & Nenagh Éire Óg “B” respectively on Wednesday last. The date for the final between Ballinahinch & Moneygall will be finalised shortly.
Final league Tables are below or can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010walshsnenaghunder21churlingchampionship.html
Group Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Ballinahinch 3 3 0 0 8-33 / 9-14 0 / 0 +16 6
Moneygall 3 2 0 1 9-25 / 6-31 0 / 0 +3 4
Silvermines 3 1 0 2 7-32 / 8-32 0 / 0 -3 2
Nenagh Eire Óg "B" 3 0 0 3 6-21 / 7-34 0 / 0 -16 0
Ger Gavin Minor “A” Hurling Championship
The Minor “A” Hurling Championship will commence on Wednesday 7th July. In Toomevara – Toomevara are at home to Kilruane MacDonaghs, while in Borrisoleigh – Borris-Ileigh are at home to Nenagh Éire Óg. Two away wins will be expected here. On Thursday - Burgess host Roscrea & Burgess will be favourites. Ger Gavin Minor “B” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “B” Hurling Championship started over the weekend with wins for Lorrha in Borrisokane & Portroe in Puckane. Round 2 continues on Thursday evening – Lorrha host Moneygall & Templederry host Kildangan. The two home sides will be expected to win. On Tuesday next – Portroe will be favourites at home to Newport. Ger Gavin Minor “C” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “B” Hurling Championship will start on Wednesday as Ballinahinch are at home to Ballina & Silvermines host Shannon Rovers Gaels. Ballina & Silvermines will be slight favourites. Minor “A” Football Championship:
Borris-Ileigh had a narrow win over Burgess in the semi-final of the Minor “A” Football Championship on Wednesday last in Templederry. Borris-Ileigh now qualify for the final where they will play Inane Rovers. Junior “B” Hurling League
Toomevara won the Junior “B” Hurling League with an extra time win over Newport on Tuesday evening last in Dolla. This is Toomevara’s third time to win the League & have appeared in the final on Eight occasions. This was Newport’s first final appearance. Well done to Toomevara & hard luck to Newport. Junior “C” Hurling League:
Burgess won the first ever Junior “C” Hurling League Final with an extra time win over Nenagh Éire Óg on Friday last in Toomevara. Well done to Burgess & Hard luck to Nenagh Éire Óg. Sub Slips:
All clubs are reminded to use clearly identifiable subs slips during games. Clubs have been issued with these in the past. Some of the sub slips being received by referee’s are unreadable or very unclear as to what club is introducing a sub. Some are being issued on random pieces of paper & some do not include the name of the player being introduced or withdrawn. This is very unfair on referee’s and we encourage all clubs to ensure a high standard is maintained. Referee’s:
Referee’s are being contacted by text this year. Referee’s are reminded to reply with a Y or N if they are/are not available for a game. After the game they are asked to return the score in the format H 0-00 A 0-00. Do not include anything else. Inter-County Scene:
Tipperary will play Dublin in Round 2 of the Senior Football Qualifiers on Saturday in Croke Park. Tipp had a great win over Laois in round 1 & hopefully the same standard of commitment & skill will be shown in Croke Park. Best wishes to all involved.
Congratulations to the Senior Hurlers who got back to winning ways with a comfortable win over Wexford in Semple Stadium on Saturday last. Well done to all involved. Tipp will now play Offaly (If they beat Limerick) or Limerick, Clare or Dublin (If Limerick beat Offaly) in Phase III of the Qualifiers on the weekend of 17th July.
Best wishes to the Under-21 hurlers who play Cork on Wednesday next 14th July. Helmets:
All players regardless of age – must wear a hurling helmet when playing or practising during/for a hurling game. The helmet must include an un-tampered face guard & must meet ISO safety standards. Azzuri, Marc & Mycro are the only helmets which have met these standards to date. Website:
Continue to check in on our website at www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie. Regular updates are added to the site. Remember clubs can also download forms such as transfer forms etc on the site. Twitter:
The North Bórd is now on twitter. This system will be used to update people on scores & results around the division. It will not be used for comment or opinion. To follow us on twitter go tohttp://twitter.com/ NorthTippGAA , or Get updates via SMS by texting “follow NorthTippGAA” to 51210 in Ireland. North Tipperary Notes:
The Notes will be continued on a regular (hopefully weekly) basis during 2010. Any items for mention can be emailed to secretary.north.tipperary@gaa.ie Géaroid MacEochaidh
Ladies Football All-Ireland Minor Semi-Final - Tipperary vs. Roscommon - Result
08/07/2010
The Tipperary Minor Ladies Football team defeated Roscommon in the All Ireland semi-final on Thursday 8th July in Templetuohy on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-10. They will now face Wexford in the All Ireland final on Saturday 24th July, 2010 (Venue and Time to be confirmed).
Tipperary Minor Ladies Footballers in All Ireland Semi-Final This Thursday night at 7.30 in Templetuohy, the minors face Roscommon as they bid to reach another All Ireland Final. They suffered a heartbreaking three point defeat against the same opposition in last year's final despite dominating the whole match and will take to the field in determined mood. They retained their Munster title on May 1st beating a very defensive Limerick outfit 1-7 to 1-2. During the round robin stage of the competition they had heavily defeated Limerick and also accounted for old rivals Waterford. Many of the panel then took a break from training to concentrate on their Leaving Certificate but they have all been back on board with the last three weeks and preparations have stepped up a gear as they bid to avenge last year's result. Everyone has worked very hard and although challenge matches proved very hard to come by the team did travel to Dublin last weekend where they enjoyed a good victory over the home side. The management led by Shane Ronayne and ably assisted by Martin Ryan and Eileen Myles believe they have a strong panel with eight of last year's panel remaining and many of last year's All Ireland winning U16 team also involved they are also boosted by the fact that three members of the Senior panel are eligible to play. Thirteen clubs are represented in the squad. The team completed their preparations in Templetuohy last night (Tuesday) and all support for the girls on Thursday night would very much appreciated. Team: Jennifer Russell(Moyne-Templetuohy), Claire Nolan (Clonmel Commercials), Rachel Kenneally (Aherlow), Jessica Newman (Clonmel Commercials), Treasa McGrath (Ballymacarbry), Shauna Maher (Ballyporeen), Shauna Ryan (Clonmel Og), Siobhan Condon (Emly), Kelly Hackett (Moycarkey Borris), Kelly Maher (Brian Borus), Eimear Myles (Brian Borus), Niamh Myles (Brian Borus), Aisling O'Connor (Cahir - Captain), Katie Crowe (Aherlow), Grainne Gorman (Moyne-Templetuohy)
Subs: Imelda O'Donovan (Slievenamon),Jessica Stokes (Clonmel Commercials), Maeve Hackett (Moycarkey Borris), Caoimhe Lyons (Slievenamon), Ciara Gorman (Moyne-Templetuohy), Caoimhe Bowles (Clonmel Commercials), Orlagh Walsh (Boherlahan Dualla), Orla Meagher (Slievenamon), Nollaig Butler (Moyne-Templetuohy), Clionagh Higgins (Cahir), Amie Dudley (Ardfinnan), Aisling Condon (Brian Borus), Ciara Coughlan (Cappawhite)
Tipperary GAA Members Weekly Draw 2010 / 2011 - Week 5 results
09/07/2010
TIPPERARY G.A.A. MEMBERS WEEKLY DRAW 2010/2011 Week 5 (9/7/2010)
LOTTO JACKPOT - €5,000 Nos. Drawn: 7 / 10 / 22 / 26 NO WINNER 1. €200 (Conf) JJ Fogarty Rathnaveen Tipp Town (Golden GAA)
2. €200 (Conf) Jim & Maura Slattery Killowney Ballymackey Nenagh (Toomevara GAA)
3. €200 (Conf) Larry Fogarty Larrys Bar Croke St Thurles (Thurles Sarsfields GAA)
4. €200 (Conf) Fiona Larkin Moneygall Birr Offaly (Moneygall GAA)
5. €200 (Conf) Micahel Clohessy Ballydavid Littleton Thurles (Moycarkey B GAA)
6. €200 (Conf) Pat & Ml O’Brien Ballyhogan Cahir (Ballylooby GAA)
7. €200 (Co-Ord) John Flynn Moyneard Moyne Thurles (Co. NACA) The next weekly draw will be held next Friday in the GAA Office at 3pm.
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2 Qualifier - Dublin vs. Tipperary - Match Reports
10/07/2010
Dublin defeated Tipperary by 1-21 to 1-13 in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Qualifier on Saturday in Croke Park. Off-key Dublin find extra gear to limp past Premier DUBLIN 1-21 TIPPERARY 1-13 By DAMIAN LAWLOR for the Sunday Independent newspaper Sunday July 11 2010 AN uneasy Dublin stuttered to a hard-fought and unimpressive win over Tipperary at a rain-soaked Croke Park last night. They could never quite put their opponents away and had Tipperary managed to hold on to possession a bit more in the first half they could have pulled off a shock. With 20 minutes of this second-round qualifier left, Dublin were clinging to a nervous three-point lead and the groans around Croke Park were audible. But with time running out they pulled away as Tipp ran out of puff. The home team's fitness, strength and an improved work rate in the closing stages helped them over the line and into the next round. It was the usual suspects who delivered for the Dubs; points from the Brogan brothers steered them away from danger while Eoghan O'Gara worked hard for the cause. There was little else for them to enthuse over. Their defence looked vulnerable for a long time, their midfield was out-fought for long periods and they continuously gave the ball away, much to the frustration of their supporters. It's a long time since Dublin were in this position and they looked like they didn't know how to handle it. A paltry crowd, unknown opposition and a team in rebuilding mode. Only 22,107 deemed a Saturday afternoon qualifier at home to Tipperary worth turning up for -- a poor show, considering their hurlers were in action just beforehand. Tipp were guilty of turning over the ball several times early on, allowing Dublin to race into a 0-3 - 0-1 lead. But it could have been worse; Kevin McManamon missed an open goal after just 40 seconds which would probably have killed the minnows off before the game had even started. Still, daunting as the task ahead of them was, Tipp stuck at it. They only had three previous qualifier wins under their belt, and had just a 30 per cent success rate with the back door. But this game meant something; it was the 90th anniversary of Bloody Sunday when Tipp man Michael Hogan was shot dead. And it was their first championship meeting with Dublin since 1922. And with Barry Grogan, Conor Sweeney and Hugh Coghlan working hard, this young side acquitted themselves well. They slowly established a foothold around the Dublin half-back line as the first half progressed. Grogan gave Rory O'Carroll plenty to think about on the edge of the square and after 20 minutes they trailed by just three points. Even though Dublin goaled soon after, after great work from O'Gara to set up Michael McAuley, the home side looked nervous and devoid of confidence. They brought goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton out to kick a '45 early on and proceeded to shoot eight first-half wides. They led by seven points at one stage, but Tipp responded quickly to their goal with a slick George Hannigan pass to Barry Brogan who turned Cluxton and goaled. Barry Brogan added two more points, Philly Austin and Conor Sweeney hit one each and they only trailed 1-9 to 1-7 at the break. The Dubs made two changes, bringing on Eamon Fenell and Conal Keaney, and they upped their game considerably in the second half, shooting eight points in quick succession. As they emptied their bench, Dublin's overall experience stood to them. It may not have been the most impressive of shows, but they are safely in the hat for today's draw. That's all that counts. Scorers -- Dublin: B Brogan 0-7 (3f), M McAuley 1-1, A Brogan 0-4, C Keaney 0-3 (3f), R McConnell 0-2, S Cluxton 0-1 (1 '45), E Fennell, E O'Gara, K McManamon 0-1 each. Tipperary: B Grogan 1-5 (5f), P Austin (1f), C Sweeney 0-3 each, S Hahessy, B Coen 0-1 each. Dublin: S Cluxton; M Fitzsimons, Rory O'Carroll, P McMahon; K Nolan, G Brennan, D Henry; M MacAuley, R McConnell; N Corkery, A Brogan, P Flynn; B Brogan, E O'Gara, K McManamon. Subs: E Fennell for P Flynn (h-t), C Keaney for K McManamon (43), B Cullen for N Corkery (55), P Casey for K Nolan (68) Tipperary: P Fitzgerald; P Codd, R Costigan, A Morrissey; C McGrath, B Jones, B Fox; G Hannigan, N Curran; S Hahessy, H Coghlan, P Acheson; P Austin, B Grogan, C Sweeney. Subs: B Coen for S Hahessy (29), B Mulvilhill for B Jones (46), K Mulryan for P Acheson (56), A Rockett for H Coghlan (64), E Kearney for P Codd (70). Referee: P McEnaney (Monaghan)
Dublin 1-21 Tipperary 1-13
From the RTE.ie web site The Brogans shot 0-11 between them to drive Pat Gilroy's men to victory in a dour contest which gave little indication as to Dublin's All-Ireland credentials. Tipperary tried their utmost to test the recently dethroned Leinster champions, but faltered in the second half as the Dubs broke clear. After an edgy first half, Gilroy's charges got their Championship challenge back on the rails with an improved second half showing. Michael Darragh MacAuley and Barry Grogan traded goals as Dublin led by 1-09 to 1-07 at half-time. Grogan led Tipp's scoring with 1-05, but Dublin, with their bench proving influential, pulled through in front of just 22,107 spectators. In rain-soaked conditions, Kevin McManamon got a glimpse of the Tipperary goal in the opening seconds but failed to find the target. It was left to Alan Brogan to open the scoring for Dublin, with Ross McConnell and Bernard Brogan (free) making it 0-03 to 0-00 by the six-minute mark. The Dublin team showed five changes to the one that succumbed to Meath last time out, with experienced campaigners like Bryan Cullen, Conal Keaney and Barry Cahill among the players to miss out. Tipperary, who conquered Laois in the last round, opened their account through wing forward Stephen Hahessy, but Dublin pressed on for a 0-06 to 0-01 lead as goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton and Bernard Brogan converted three placed balls between them. Cluxton stepped up to knock over a '45', taking over from the benched Tomas Quinn. While Dublin's wides tally mounted to five, Tipp's talismanic forward Grogan struck a free over off a post and Conor Sweeney, in the left corner, scored from play to reduce the arrears to three. Then, in the 19th minute, Dublin engineered their only goal when Eoghan O'Gara turned and raced in from the right to pass for the advancing MacAuley to fist home and crown his first Championship start with a goal. Alan Brogan had time and space to follow up with a point, making it 1-07 to 0-03, but a slip by Dublin full-back Rory O'Carroll in the 21st minute allowed Grogan slide home a well-taken goal in response. George Hannigan's pinpoint through ball was latched onto by Grogan who cut past Cluxton and fired home in front of a sparsely populated Hill 16. Grogan added a free to make it a three-point game. The remainder of the first half was evenly contested with Dublin clearly rattled by the concession of that goal. Philip Austin nailed a point and Grogan and Sweeney tagged on two more frees, in between scores from Bernard Brogan and McManamon at the Davin End. Indeed, Dublin would been celebrating a second goal by the break if O'Gara had not clipped a late shot wide. Tipp kept in the hunt as the second half started, with scores from Grogan and Sweeney sandwiching a single effort from Bernard Brogan. There were a lot of wides and frees conceded, but Dublin managed to add some much-needed cushion to their advantage, helped by a run of points from substitute Eamonn Fennell, Alan Brogan and O'Gara. The life was sucked out of the game as, by the hour mark, Dublin were armed with a 1-17 to 1-10 buffer and had one foot in the next round. Substitute Conal Keaney came on and kicked two points, Ross McConnell raided forward to score and Bernard Brogan continued to cause problems for the Tipp defence, taking his haul for the afternoon to seven. Their overall effort could not be questioned, but the Premier County side, hit by recent squad withdrawals, had no answer. Their closing points from Grogan, substitute Brian Coen and Brian Mulvihill were cancelled out by MacAuley, Man of the Match Alan Brogan and Keaney. So, at the final whistle, it was a case of mission accomplished for Dublin who will be pleased with this return to winning ways, but they had enough shaky moments to still leave a question mark over their ability to mount a serious challenge for All-Ireland honours.
Dubs eventually prevail against dogged TipperaryFrom the GAA.ie web site Dublin 1-21 Tipperary 1-13 Saturday, July 10, 2010 Dublin are safely into Round 3 of the GAA All-Ireland Football Senior Championship Qualifiers, but not after being pushed hard as they beat a gallant Tipperary side by 1-21 to 1-13 at Croke Park on Saturday evening. After an excellent start, when they led by seven points, the Dubs allowed Tipp back into the game and it was only in the final 20 minutes that they really pulled away from their opponents. What was crucial in deciding the outcome was that Dublin always stayed ahead of Tipp, though the margin was just one point on a few occasions. Man of the match Alan Brogan and Michael Dara McAuley both performed excellently for Dublin while Barry Grogan did plenty to keep Tipp in contention. Early on, it looked as if Dublin would win at their ease, as they moved into an early 0-6 to 0-1 lead, and when McAuley found the net, following good work by Eogan O’Gara in the 20th minute, it was 1-6 to 0-3. From there to half-time however, Tipp managed to get on top, Grogan doing plenty to help their cause when he finished to the net with a ground shot after rounding goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton – who scored one of the Dubs’ points from a 45 – only a minute after McAuley’s goal. That made it 1-7 to 1-3, and with two minutes remaining until half-time, the gap had narrowed to the minimum, 1-8 to 1-7, following an excellent Conor Sweeney free, though Kevin McManamon’s point ensured Dublin had some breathing space at half-time, O’Gara unlucky with a goal effort just before the whistle. It remained nip-and-tuck at the start of the second half, Dublin continuing to respond whenever Tipp cut the deficit to a point, and when Alan Brogan scored his third point, in the 45th minute, it was 1-12 to 1-9 for Pat Gilroy’s side, with Brogan’s brother Bernard converting two more soon before Conal Keaney opened up a five-point lead, a Grogan point Tipp’s only response. Dublin were in a commanding position by now, Tipp goalkeeper Paul Fitzgerald having to do well to deny O’Gara a goal and though Tipp reeled off three unanswered points, Cathal Coen and Sweeney pointing, the lead was still five, 1-18 to 1-13. Tipp needed a goal to set up a nervy last few minutes for Dublin, but instead it was the Leinster side who finished the stronger, McAuley, Alan Brogan and Keaney all pointing to secure their side’s passage.
Sam Melbourne Launches Tipperary's GAA Archive Project
11/07/2010
Sam Melbourne Launches Tipperary's GAA Archive Project On Saturday last, 3 July, Tipperary Studies, the local history library for Co. Tipperary, was proud and honoured to welcome Sam Melbourne and his family to their home in The Source on Cathedral Street in Thurles. To GAA folk of a certain vintage, Sam Melbourne’s name is one synonymous with the memorabilia of the glorious days gone by, days lit up by the likes of Christy Ring and Mick O’Connell. During the course of his near 90 years Sam has seen and enjoyed the best to swing the ash and field the football, and his lifelong collection of GAA related material is testament not only to his own unique love for the games, but also the greatness of the Gaels that played them. Since his youth Sam has been an avid collector of all things GAA related, and every corner of the country – and the corners of some others abroad – have had, at some time or another, the pleasure of a visit from Sam’s travelling GAA Museum. His store of hurleys, sliotars, jersies, medals, miniatures, ticket stubs and scrapbooks form perhaps the most wide-ranging, comprehensive and well known gathering of GAA paraphernalia ever amassed. For the last number of years much of Sam’s memorabilia collection has been on display in Thurles at Lár na Páirce, the interpretive centre for Gaelic Games on Slievenamon Road and, on Saturday last, Tipperary Studies became the new home for his many folders of GAA press cuttings. The Collection dates back to the 1950s, and contains thousands of articles, reports and pictures concerning the activities of the Association over the course of the last half century or so. A casual browse through one of Sam’s scrapbooks will provide the reader with reports of county, provincial and All Ireland fixtures at all grades and in every code, rare photographs of some of the well known (and not-so-well known) faces that have shaped the history of our Games throughout the 20th Century, and countless nuggets of fact and opinion as appeared in the media, both national and local. When the reader delves into Sam’s decades old labour of love they are, in effect, transported back to the heady hurling and football summers of yore. It is indeed fitting that Sam’s collection of memorabilia, in Lár na Páirce, and his scrapbooks, in Tipperary Studies, have now found their way to his own former home of Thurles, and the birthplace of the GAA. Sam Melbourne’s presence in Thurles last Saturday had another purpose, as he also took the opportunity to launch a joint initiative between the Tipperary GAA County Board and Tipperary Libraries aimed at collecting and preserving the multitude of GAA memorabilia that has been amassed by GAA members over the course of the last 125 years. It is hoped that this appeal for archival material will unearth a wealth of GAA-related match programmes, books, photographs, annuals etc. which will be safely deposited among the archives in Tipperary Studies. This will then enable both GAA historians of every level, from the interested browser to the prospective author, to easily access the wealth of information that has been printed about or Games. For more information please contact PJ Maxwell, 087 9588233 ( pjmaxwell@eircom.net ), or John O’Gorman, Tipperary Studies, at 0504 29278.
Sam Melbourne, Mary Guinan Darmody, John O'Gorman
Liam O'Donnchu, Eamon Buckley (Tipperary County Board Treasurer), Sean Nugent (Tipperary County Board Vice-Chairman), Sam Melbourne, Ed Donnelly (Tipperary County Board IT Officer), John O'Gorman (Thurles Library)
Tipperary Camogie notes - July 11th 2010
11/07/2010
Tipperary Camogie notes
www.camogie.tipperary.gaa.ie
Kieran Slattery, County PRO
All Ireland Senior championship Wexford 2.17. Tipperary 0.14 A second half scoring blitz from Wexford which lasted for 20 minutes before Tipp registered a score ultimately sealed this comprehensive win for the Slaneysiders. Tipperary`s hopes of making the play offs were dashed last weekend in the Ragg, while Wexford`s win confirmed the 4 semi finalists, Kilkenny, Galway, Wexford & Cork, even with two more rounds to play in the championship.
In an unfamiliar wet Saturday afternoon, Tipp started the brighter & within the first 2 minutes Claire Grogan & Cait Devane pointed. Wexford managed to break through the Tipp defence on the 6th minute which set up Lenny Holohan for their first goal. Claire Grogan responded with a pointed free, while Cait Devane again popped up to point. Then Wexford found their range with Ursula Jacob starting to cause some damage, contributing 3 of their 4 unanswered points. It seemed as if Tipp had weathered the Wexford storm when Claire Grogan pointed twice & Geraldine Kinnane, operating from wing forward picked off a nice point. Throughout the remaining 15 minutes of the half both sides exchanged points, with any of the goalmouth action happening in Tipp’s area, but any threat was well dealt with by Rosie Kenneally. Going in at half time the sides were level, 1.07 to 0.10.
Wexford had the wind & rain in their backs for the second half & were first to point. Then, when Ursula Jacob picked up from mid field, her speculative shot was caught by Rosie Kenneally, but disastrously fell from her hand & spilled into the back of the goals. From here on, Wexford dominated, & found too much space & room, & were able to pick off points at will. They scored 9 points in the space of 15 minutes, & it wasn’t until the 22nd minute that Cora Hennessy pointed for the home side. Tipperary battled bravely, & themselves hit another 3 points from the stick of Claire Grogan, but too little too late, & Katriona Parrock of Wexford had the honor of pointing one more time on the stroke of full time.
This was a disappointing result for Tipp, who needed a win to push for play off status. The girls all year have battled hard in difficult games & at times without key players, but Wexford were just too strong & had too much experience for the home side, & they deserved their win. A lot of Tipp’s players found it difficult to get into the game, but as in other games, Mary Ryan battled hard for Tipp at wing back. The majority of Tipp’s scores came from placed balls, with only 5 points from play; it is always going to be difficult to win matches from statistics like that. Wexford on the other hand scored 2.10 from play, with Ursula Jacob contributing 1.12 to her sides tally. Tipperary has a bye next weekend, & then the final fixture is at home to Dublin, but all that is at stake now for both teams is to try & finish the season on a winning note.
Well done to the u10 girls from Thurles, Drom, St. Cronans & Borrisoleigh who played an exhibition match at half time of the senior game.
Tipperary; Rosie Kenneally, Julie Kirwin, Siobhan Ryan, Maria Tynan, Mary Ryan, Sabrina Larkin, Julie McGrath, Jill Horan, Cora Hennessy (0.02), Noreen Flanagan, Mairead Luttrell, Geraldine Kinnane, (0.01), Cait Devane (0.02), Claire Grogan (0.09), Nicole Walsh.
Referee; Mike O Kelly, Cork. Other notes; It was with deep sadness that word filtered through last week of the passing of Biddy Phillips. Biddy was truly on of Tipperary Camogie`s great ambassadors. Living in the shadows of Semple Stadium, Biddy was surrounded by all things GAA & her lifelong, unselfish contribution to Camogie, at club, County & national level has been exceptional.
At County level, Biddy served as County board treasurer for over 14 years. She worked tirelessly promoting the game, & her vision for the future of the game in the County can now be enjoyed by all, as Biddy was instrumental in the County Board purchasing our County grounds in the Ragg, & in the development works down the years.
Of course, Biddy served as senior selector in 1999 when Tipperary made that elusive break through to win the County’s first title.
Biddy was a fountain of knowledge when it came to the workings & promotion of Camogie, & she was always willing to assist in any way with advice & support.
At national level, she served on the referees committee in Croke Park, & also had the distinction of refereeing an All Ireland Senior final.
The loss to Camogie at club, county & national level from Biddy’s passing is huge, & a void that can never be filled has appeared, but her legacy to the game will last forever.
As a mark of respect to Biddy, all club games in the County were postponed, as was the U18 championship clash of Tipp & Wexford. Tuesday nights County Board meeting was also adjourned.
To Biddy’s husband Jimmy, & family, the board would like to offer its condolences on their sad loss. The re scheduled U18 championship game between Tipperary & Wexford will take place this Thursday July 15th @ 7.30pm in the Camogie Grounds the Ragg.
Next Sunday, July 18th the U16 A & B Munster finals take place. Tipperary will take on Clare in the A final, & depending on the result in the B semi final replay which was played last Tuesday (July 13th) maybe Tipp might have a double representation. Full fixture details for these games will appear on the web site. These girls have put in tremendous work & effort all year & hopefully a large Tipperary following will support the girls. Knockavilla/Donaskeigh Kickhams Camogie clubs has announced that their annual Moira Cahill Blitz will take place on Saturday August 7th in Dundrum. This blitz has been a huge success down the years, with last year’s event attracting over 500 girls of all ages from around the County. This year, the club are catering for U10s, U16s & Junior, & as last year’s blitz was such a success, places in each grade are restricted. If any club is interested in taking part, they are asked to contact the club, (087) 9561645. An U15 Inter County blitz will take place this Saturday July 17th in Mallow. Over the past few weeks, many girls from around the County have gone for trials for the Tipp panel, & the management, under Tim Maher, travel to Cork with a strong Tipp panel. The third go game U10 blitz will take place in Dun Iascaigh, Cahir on Saturday July 17th. Again, any clubs interested in taking part in this blitz are asked to register with Siobhan Ryan.
Cumann na mBunscol Report - Monday July 12th 2010
12/07/2010
ALLIANZ CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL REPORT BY JOHN MANLEY MONDAY 12th July.
Historic Under 11 County Final Success For Scoil Eoin Naofa Roscrea Girls
By Evan Hassett, 6th class Scoil Eoin Naofa
Wednesday 16th June was no ordinary school day. The Scoil Eoin Naofa under 11 girls football team had a county final in the Ragg.The teams’ bus was filled with excitement and nerves. The football team was well prepared with training from Mr. Kelly and Mr. McGrath. We arrived in the Ragg at 12 o’clock with 15 minutes to spare. The starting team was Rachel Dowling in goal, two backs Katie Shanahan and Karen Hogan, midfield Bianca Guidera and Chloe Kenneally and the two forwards Kathleen Delaney and Ciara Wynne. Throw in was at 12.15pm.
From the very first whistle to the long awaited final whistle both teams played their hearts out. Of course the supporters were a big help as well. Scoil Eoin was playing St. Josephs in a heart-pounding match. Ciara Wynne got the first 3 cracking goals of the game. Then St. Josephs had to fight to keep out Kathleen Delaney who scored another goal. Bianca Guidera stayed midfield to defend while Chloe Kenneally went up forward to score a point making it 4-1 to no score at half time. Both teams took a well-deserved rest. But it wasn’t over just yet. The second half was very tight with Kathleen Delaney scoring yet another point. It wasn’t just the forwards working, the backs held the team together with Katie Shanahan and Karen Hogan who did a brilliant job keeping the other team out. Bianca Guidera and Chloe Kenneally also did a magnificent job defending and attacking. Rachel Dowling, in goal, pulled off some serious saves but was very unfortunate when St. Josephs got a chance and did not hold back, scoring an astonishing 4-4 come back. Both teachers had done all they could but in the last five minutes it was down to the teams, and the teams only. It was unfortunate for St. Josephs who played a brilliant game in their first county final but on the day Scoil Eoin were the best team with the full time score of 5-3 to 4-4 in favour of Scoil Eoin. Bianca Guidera received the plaque and we headed off home. Yet another year of sport had ended in joy for one but sadness for the other. We reached Roscoe and started sounding the horn around the town. Everyone was over the moon with excitement and happiness. The younger classes were waiting for the team and formed a guard of honour for them. It was a day out for both teams but a tiring one also for the next day we were back to Maths, Irish and boring old school work.
ALLIANZ CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Name: Mary Grace
Age: 11
School: Drom NS
Favourite Film: Twilight
Favourite Food: Chips
Favourite GAA Moment: Winning Under 14 Co. Final.
Name: Hayley Doyle
Age: 11
School: Clonoulty
Favourite Film: Avatar
Favourite Food: Pasta
Favourite GAA Moment: Playing for my school in Semple Stadium.
CONTACT CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL:
Any school wishing to submit match reports, photos or results please email Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol PRO John Manley of Dualla NS at pro.cnmb.tipperary@gaa.ie All Reports are on the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol website http://cnmb.tipperary.gaa.ie.
Tipperary Handball Notes - July 12th 2010
12/07/2010
Handball Notes
All Ireland Junior B Club Champions 2010:
Ballina Handball Club are The Junior B All-Ireland Club Champions for 2010. Ballina Team of Paddy Collins, David Hickey, Michael Carroll, Noel Moroney & Declan Gleeson had a great run with wins over Broadford (Limk) Cullen (Cork) Bohermore (Limk) & Kingscourt (Cavan) to reach the Final. In the final in Cashel they made no mistake against St. Canice’s Richie Falsey, Kevin Woods, Jimmy Long & Chris Dawson from Kilkenny and went on to a deserved victory of 122-73. In the Junior Club All-Ireland Cashel Team of John Ferncombe, Denis White , Willie O Dwyer, Paul Mc Grath travelled to Tuamgraney but were beaten by St Comans from Roscommon team of Chris Doolin, Niall Mc Grath. Niall Gordon & Shane Hennelly 96-54.
In the Juvenile County Finals in Thurles on Saturday we had some great games of Handball and thanks to all who helped out on the day. The final games will be played on Wednesday night. Results:
U11D Josh Macken & Darren O Dwyer (Ballyporeen) Bt James Prentice & Harry Byrne (Ballina) 11/5, 11/2 U12D Kevin Shinnors & Gerome Cahill (Lahorna) Bt D Bonner & J. Fahey (Cashel ) 15/2, 15/4 U12S Jason English (Ballyporeen) Bt Eddie Bourke (Ballina) 15/6, 15/11 U13S Kieran O Brien (Ballyporeen) Bt Aaron Hogan (Nenagh) 15/4, 15/6 U13D Willie Ryan & Niall Shinnors (Lahorna) Bt John Ryan & Mikey Maher (Ballyporeen) 15/12, 6/15, 15/13 U14S Ronan Bourke (Ballina) Bt Jonathon Walsh (Cashel) 15/8, 14/15, 15/6 U15S Jason Cahill (Ballyporeen) Bt Michael Collins (Nenagh) 15/1, 15/2 U15D Jack Jones & Ciaran Casey (Newport) Bt Kevin Ryan & Adam Kennedy (Cashel) 15/3, 12/15, 15/8 U16S Adrian O Dwyer (Cashel) Bt Dylan Ryan (Ballina) 21/17, 13/21, 11/5 U17S Niall Fitzgerald (Cashel) Bt Shane Mc Cormack (Ballina) 21/1, 21/5 U17D Alan Ryan & Shane Ryan (Cashel) Bt Edward Coffey & & Lee Howard 21/6, 21/8.
In U21 Singles Declan Gleeson & Fergal Collins Have reached the Munster Semi-Finals. In JBS David Hickey & Michael Carroll meet in an all Tipp Munster Final. In SMBD John O Neill & Kevin Spain are through to the Munster Final. In the EMBS Jim Quinn Bt Andy Purcell in an all Tipp Munster Final.
Westside column - July 17th 2010
13/07/2010
In some respects it could be a defining week for Tipperary hurling. The importance of the U21 visit to Cork on Wednesday is well recognised – therein lies the future. Then on Sunday our present state of wellbeing comes under the spotlight with phase three of the qualifiers takes us to Portlaoise and a clash Offaly. The large player over-lap between the two panels adds to the strain in what is a testing week of hurling action.
Elsewhere Cork and Waterford return to Thurles for an un-traditional Saturday evening Munster replay. Waterford’s late leveller off that disputed free climaxed a memorable second half. So, it’s Offaly as expected, after Limerick came close without actually threatening the shock of the year. Mind you there must have been plenty of unease in Tullamore when Limerick trailed by just two with about seven minutes to play. This was not going to script though in those final moments the Faithful men pull out enough resources to ease back into the comfort zone. They won by nine in the end. What is it about Offaly? They could, even should have been caught by Antrim earlier in the Leinster campaign before then churning out two powerful displays that took Galway to the wire. Favouritism sits uneasily with them, which is our cue to be wary on Sunday. For Tipperary this is the next step on the road to reinvention. The Cork game demolished our presumptions and this is all part of the rebuilding process. The Wexford experience told us little but somehow I expect Offaly to pose more testing questions on Sunday. If we don’t come up with the answers it will be a bleak year indeed. That U21 game on Wednesday is an awkward distraction for the senior panel given the reality that up to half a dozen of the underagers will line out again on Sunday. It reminds me of that football spat a few years back when the county team withdrew from a qualifier because two panellists played a club game midweek. Here we have nearly half the senior team playing U21 four days before a qualifier. It puts past actions in perspective, doesn’t it. Incidentally this round of the qualifiers was originally billed for Saturday and I’m not sure what he precise reason for the change is. Offaly’s football qualifier on Saturday may have been a factor and perhaps pulling Tipperary officials away from hosting the Munster replay may have been considered too. The closeness to the U21 game might have been an issue as well, though on past experience there’s never much sympathy when it comes to U21 fixtures. Anyway we head up the motorway to Portlaoise and a venue that’s often linked in Tipperary minds with that 1989 U21 final and the massive crowd, which left many of us missing much of the opening half. It was a day of Clonoulty prominence too with Dan Quirke hitting Offaly for three goals and Declan Ryan taking the cup. Those were glory days indeed for Tipperary coming the week after the All Ireland senior win over Antrim. There’s no such glory at stake this time but rather the more lowly ambition of advancing another step on the road to recovery. I have no ‘inside’ nod on the likely team formation, though I assume it won’t differ dramatically from the Wexford match. The obvious issue in defence is the availability or otherwise of Declan Fanning. (Incidentally it’s welcome to seen that the CCCC in Croke Park ignored the nonsense from Finnerty and company on TV when dealing with the incidents in the Wexford game). The fitness of Paddy Stapleton will also be an issue when selecting that rearguard. The options here are interesting. If Fanning is available does he stay full back, in which case you have competition for the corners, especially if Stapleton returns. Will Padraig Maher stay at wing? There’s a body of opinion that suggests he should never have been moved from full, even in Cork, a view that hardly tallies with others who claim the management was too slow in moving him off Aisake. For Sheedy it’s a case of damned if you do and damned if you don’t. It’s part of the ongoing debate that keeps us all entertained. From the player’s own perspective finding a settled position on the team is surely desirable at this stage. David Young will obviously start after his fine display against Wexford and Shane Maher is also in the mix for a place. At this stage we certainly need something approaching a settled formation for the business end of the championship. Settled formation seems to be the verdict on midfield where Brendan Maher and Shane McGrath are the men in possession. Seamus Callanan’s poor form in the forwards the last day will raise issues about his place, though in fairness he was coming back from injury and, let’s face it, we’re not overloaded with options in that department. Gearoid Ryan and Patrick Maher may have done enough against Wexford to gain inclusion once again and otherwise you’ll obviously have Noel McGrath, Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett unless injuries intervene. Brian O’Meara is back from that suspension, though injury seems to be a worry at the moment with suggestions that he won’t be ready for the U21 game midweek. Hopefully that U21 game won’t add to the selection problems with injuries or suspensions; Sheedy will be doing novenas during the week. Anyway we’ll watch what emerges. We’ve never been beaten in the championship by Offaly, so I assume the present generation won’t want to be the first. On known form we should win, though it’s certainly one to be wary of. We struggled against Joe Dooley’s side in the league and probably didn’t deserve to win that day. Our last championship meeting with the county was under ‘Babs’ in ’07, a game played in Thurles, which we won, but only after a major scare. We were level at half time and went five down in the third quarter before a series of points rescued the day and then a Corbett goal delivered the coup de grace. John McIntyre was then with Offaly. Recalling those past meetings should certainly inject caution into our approach especially given our brittle nature this year. At its best I like the Offaly brand of hurling, very wristy and economical. On given days they can certainly bring a fine temperament to the stage too. Clearly Joe Dooley has been making progress in building a side and we certainly won’t wish to be a major staging post in that development programme. Paul Cleary and the big Rory Hanniffy backbone their defence while in attack Shane Dooley has been grabbing the headlines this year, though it was the lesser known Cathal Parlon who impacted against Limerick with five points from play. The likes of Brian Carroll and Joe Bergin can be very dangerous too. Overall they’re not a side to take lightly. The big question surrounding Tipperary is whether or not they can fully recover from that Cork defeat. Wexford was no test. I suspect Sunday will be and I hope we meet the challenge with renewed vigour. Looking at Brian Cody in the stand at Thurles on Sunday I suspect he wasn’t too perturbed by what he saw. I’m sure the first half in particular would have left him nonplussed with two sides shadow-boxing and little fluid hurling on view. The miserly scoring said it all. The second half certainly altered the scenario, however, as the game opened up and we had finally the spectacle that many expected. Now it all goes to a second instalment with, I suspect, the odds narrowing. Followers seem to be very unsure about Cork at the moment because the signals have been variable. Against Tipperary, especially in the second half, they certainly pressed all the right buttons but how much of that was down to our insipid form is the issue. Cork hit a big one for sure but they were aided and abetted by a Tipperary surrender. The evidence from Cork since then is less convincing being barely adequate against Limerick and outplayed for significant spells on Sunday too. They certainly haven’t the overall cohesion of the Joe Deane\Brian Corcoran era. It strikes me that there’s a hard core of survivors who are sustaining them. I’m thinking of Cusack, Curran, Gardner, Kenny and to a lesser extent the O’Connor brothers and maybe O’Hailpin. The supplementary material has still to prove itself, especially in attack. Waterford I suspect will feel more positive about the replay than Cork. They were certainly on top in the first half; had Mullane hit that goal it would have reflected their edge in that period but their worry is that scoring depends so much on Mullane and Eoin Kelly. Kevin Moran hit a sweet point too but overall if Mullane is held you wonder where the scores will come from. Shane O’Sullivan had an outstanding day at midfield too and ‘Brick’ Walsh gave another commanding display at centre back beside the ageless Tony Browne. The one thing this Waterford side has learned over the years is that Cork holds no fear for them. They’ve beaten better Cork sides in the past and surely have the self-belief to know that they can do it again. Experience too stood to them when they were hit for those goals in the second half and had to retrieve a game that looked lost. Eoin Kelly’s goal was the perfect surge they needed blowing Shane O’Neill out of his way before blasting to the net. Such goals rally sides, though they still needed that ‘free’ at the end to rescue the day. So it goes to a second instalment and another big day for Thurles on Saturday evening. Cork were strongly fancied last week but I suspect the scales have tilted back towards Waterford for the replay. It’s an intriguing one. This may be tempting fate but we do have a vested interest in the outcome of this final, assuming we can negotiate the Offaly hurdle on Sunday. If Waterford win and we get to the All Ireland quarter finals then we will meet Galway; if Cork win I presume it will be an open draw to see if we meet Galway or Waterford on July 25th. In the meantime let’s concentrate on Offaly and the required visa to those quarter finals.
Tipperary GAA Scene column - July 13th 2010
13/07/2010
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN
TIPPERARY V OFFALY Tipperary will play Offaly in Phase 3 of the GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship qualifiers at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Sunday next July 18th at 3.30pm. This will be the 4th championship meeting between the 2 counties with Tipp having won the 3 previous encounters in 2002, 2003 and 2007. Their first encounter in 2002 was also played in Portlaoise. Tipperary won by 2-19 to 1-9 in a qualifier game. They won in 2003 by 2-16 to 2-11 and in 2007 by 2-17 to 2-13. On two of those occasions Offaly were managed by a Tipperary man – Fr. Tom Fogarty in 2002 and John McIntyre in 2007. The winners will qualify for a quarter-final place on Sunday July 25th against either Galway or the losers of the Munster final replay between Cork and Waterford.
ADMISSION DETAILS – TIPP V OFFALY
Admission will be by cash at the stiles at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Sunday. Prices are €25 to the stand and €20 to the terrace. Juveniles (U-16) are free.
GAA FOOTBALL ALL IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS
Hard luck to our senior footballers, team management and backroom team on their defeat by Dublin in the second round of the GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship qualifiers at Croke Park on Saturday evening last. The Tipperary players can be very proud of their performance. They put up a brave battle that put Dublin under pressure for long periods of the game. Tipperary have learned lots this year from playing high qualify opposition throughout the league and in their 3 championship outings. They can look forward to building on that in the years ahead with a talented group of players who combine experience and youth allied to a high level of commitment.
SEAMUS Ó RIAIN CUP FIRST ROUND
The Seamus Ó Riain Cup gets underway this weekend with 2 fixtures. The first game will be at 7.30pm on Friday evening, July 16th at The Ragg when Roscrea will play either Cappawhite or the Galtee Rovers / Sean Treacys combination. On Sunday evening, July 18th at Holycross at 7.30pm, Cashel King Cormacs will play JK Brackens. Extra time will apply in both games in the event of a draw. The 2 finalists in the Ó Riain Cup will both re-enter the County Senior Hurling championship.
COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The next game in the county senior football championship will be the Round 2 game between Aherlow and Loughmore Castleiney in Cashel at 7pm on Monday, July 19th. Teams which qualify for the county quarter-finals in the county championship and win their divisional title will get a bye to the county semi-finals.
COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
The first semi-final of the County Senior Hurling League Premier Division will take place on Sunday July 18th at 11.30am at Littleton between Holycross/Ballycahill and Thurles Sarsfields. Toomevara will play Clonoulty Rossmore in the other semi-final.
LEST WE FORGET
In 2009 the GAA celebrated its 125th Anniversary. The rededication of the graves of the seven founders, Bracken, Cusack, Davin, McCarthy, McKay, Ryan and Wyse Power was one of the Projects undertaken by the GAA at National level. A new book titled "Lest We Forget" is a personal account by Cork native John Arnold of his Journey of GAA Remembrance as he worked on this fascinating task. In this book, John manages to combine the legacy of our founders with his travels around Ireland and beyond in search of the final resting place of seven Irish men who changed the sporting landscape of Ireland forever on that fateful day on November 1st 1884 in Hayes Hotel Thurles. The production is an entertaining and interesting read for any GAA supporter, in particular those interested in the history of our Association. "Lest we Forget" was officially launched at the 2010 Annual Congress in Newcastle, Co. Down by GAA President Christy Cooney and is available from the author at Garryantaggart, Bartlemy, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The book is priced at €12 which includes the cost of postage. John Arnold (087 9538077 /foxyjohnarnold@hotmail.com) is a member of the GAA National Presentation and Awards Committee under the Chairmanship of former Armagh footballer Jarlath Burns and is joined on the 10 person committee by long-time Examiner GAA correspondent Jim O’Sullivan as well as former Tipperary PRO, Ed Donnelly
VHI GAA CÚL CAMPS
The VHI sponsored GAA Cúl Camps are well underway at this stage. Camps are taking place this week in Drom and Inch, Rosegreen, Portroe, Ballina, Silvermines and Solohead. Next week it will be the trun of Fr Sheehys, Emly, Lorrha and Dorrha, Cappawhite, Borrisokane, Shannon Rovers, Roscrea, Carrick Davins and Aherlow. Well done to all the clubs and coaches. The VHI Cúl Camp ambassador for Tipperary is inter-county senior and under 21 player Brendan Maher from Borris-Ileigh who visits the camps to speak to and encourage all the young players participating. The camps provide boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 13 with an action packed and fun filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. The camps are structured so that a different aspect of the game is worked on each day. The programme involves coaching specific skills of the game and the opportunity for children to put into practice what they have learned through small sided games. On the last day of the camp, a “blitz” is organised to provide each child with an introduction to competitive games. For further information, visit the official VHI Cúl Camps website on www.vhiculcamps.gaa.ie
THE LATE BIDDY PHILLIPS RIP
Tipperary County Board extends its sympathy to the family of the late Biddy Phillips, Thurles, national camogie referee and administrator, who passed away on Wednesday July 6th. Biddy was manager of the 1999 Tipperary Camogie Team that brought the O'Duffy Cup to Tipperary for the first time. Biddy was the referee for the All Ireland Senior Camogie Final in 1997 as well as taking charge of intermediate, junior and senior club all Irelands between 1993 and 1999. Biddy also gave long service to the Camogie Association's National Referees Committee which she chaired for a term and also acted as treasurer of the Tipperary County Camogie Board from 1988 to 2000. Biddy will be long remembered for her immense contribution to Camogie at club, county and national level. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.
MUNSTER FINAL REPLAY
The Munster Senior Hurling final replay will take place at Semple Stadium on Saturday evening, July 17th at 7pm. It will be an all ticket game with ticket prices reduced from the drawn game by €5. Stand tickets will cost €30 and €25 while terrace tickets will be €15. Terrace only student tickets cost €10. There will be a concession stile for OAPs. Well done to referee of the drawn game, Johnny Ryan (Boherlahan Dualla) and his team of umpires. Incidentally last Sunday was the first time since 1998 that Tipperary did not feature in either the senior or minor final.
JULY / AUGUST COUNTY BOARD MEETING
The next County Board Meeting will be take place on Tuesday July 27th in the Sarsfields Centre at 8pm. There will be no County Board Meeting in August.
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.
Munster GAA Under 21 Hurling Championship Semi-Final - Tipperary vs. Cork - Match Report
14/07/2010
Tipperary defeated Cork by 2-17 to 0-21 after extra time in the Bord Gais Energy Munster Under 21 Hurling Championship Semi-Final on Wednesday at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Premier go the extra again to deny Rebels Tipperary 2-17 Cork 0-21 By Fintan O’Toole for the Irish Examiner newspaper Thursday, July 15, 2010 FOR the second year running extra-time was necessary to facilitate an outcome to a Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC tie between Tipperary and Cork last night in Páirc Ui Chaoimh, and once again it was Tipperary who prevailed in this semi-final after a marathon battle. There were 3,598 patrons present to witness another absorbing clash, where the excitement and quality grew in tandem as the action unfolded. The impressive manner in which they enhanced their display in extra-time entitled Tipperary to bear the mantle of victors, with their megawatt names like Noel McGrath, Seamus Hennessy and Padraig Maher shining brightly when the play was at its fiercest and most critical stage. They will look forward in expectation to a final date against Clare in a fortnight on their own Thurles turf, in a clash that will evoke vivid memories of the teams meeting in the 2008 decider that concluded in a blaze of controversy. Cork will look back on this match with grim regrets. The win was within their grasp in normal time after a perfect scoring streak in the final quarter. They trailed 1-11 to 0-10 as the game turned towards its final straight but a run of seven points on the trot utterly transformed the complexion of this tie in favour of Ger Fitzgerald’s charges. Spurred on by sterling defensive work from James Nagle and William Egan, Cork were rampant at this stage and a listless Tipperary team seemed incapable of summoning a response. However they roused themselves in the 58th minute when Ciaran Haugh flighted a ball forward, which was gathered by Kieran Morris and after he turned to race towards goal, the Cork rearguard interrupted his movement illegally. Hennessy stood up to assume the pressure of the 20-yard free and the stark realisation that a goal was the solitary outcome that could save Tipp did not perturb him, as the Kilruane McDonagh’s player blasted to the net. In extra-time Tipperary seemed emboldened by their last-gasp act of salvation. Noel McGrath was in sparkling form around midfield and his prominence turned the match in Tipperary’s favour. McGrath swept three points between the posts in the first-half of extra-time and coupled with a pair of points in a vibrant display by sub Sean Carey, Tipperary were 2-16 to 0-18 ahead by the 70th minute. Cork attempted to mount a rally in the closing 10 minutes but the Tipperary defensive unit were in miserly form. Robert O’Driscoll, Daniel Kearney and Ryan Clifford all split the posts with points yet it was a goal that Cork craved to ignite their challenge. Tipperary had stamped their authority on the game early as they manufactured a 0-6 to 0-4. Seamus Hennessy hit three points from open play, a ‘65 and a exquisite sideline cut. The services of Cork goalkeeper Darren McCarthy were required twice in this period and he acquitted himself superbly. Cork’s improved as the game progressed. Eoin Keane was a tower of strength at the edge of the square, Daniel Kearney ensured they were competitive in the scraps around the middle third for possession and Ryan Clifford’s shooting from placed balls was extremely high. But it was Tipperary who edged 1-8 to 0-7 ahead at the interval with the goal supplied by their most dangerous attacker in the half, Michael Heffernan. Patrick Maher made the hard yards in along the left wing and when he off-loaded across, Heffernan’s delightful whip in the air gave Darren McCarthy no chance. Tipperary maintained that position of supremacy in the second-half and there was a sense that they were able to keep Cork at arm’s length. But Tipperary were not exactly scaling the heights in their play and with the match there to be seized, Cork took command in the final quarter. McCarthy made another inspirational save to deny O’Dwyer and Cork’s string of scores set them on course for victory. But Hennessy’s goal and Tipperary’s greater strength in extra-time ultimately proved the crucial factors. Scorers for Tipperary: N McGrath 0-6 (0-4f), S Hennessy 1-3 (1-0f, 0-1 ‘65, 0-1 sideline), M Heffernan 1-2, S Carey 0-2, P Maher, P Murphy, J O’Dwyer, B Maher 0-1 each. Cork: R Clifford 0-9 (0-8f), M Bowles 0-3, W Egan (0-1f, 0-1 ‘65), L O’Farrell, D Kearney 0-2 each, R White, R O’Driscoll 0-1 each. TIPPERARY: J Logue; K O’Gorman, J Coghlan, M Cahill; J Barry, Padraig Maher, B Maher; S Hennessy, A Ryan; D Maher, Patrick Maher, P Murphy; N McGrath, J O’Dwyer, M Heffernan. Subs: T Butler for D Maher (26), S Carey for Ryan (44), K Morris for O’Dwyer (50), C Hough for Barry (55), B O’Meara for Murphy (58), J O’Neill for Morris (78) CORK: D McCarthy; S McDonnell, E Keane, C O’Sullivan; J Nagle, W Egan, L McLoughlin; D Kearney, S O’Farrell; M Collins, D Roche, M Bowles; R White, L O’Farrell, R Clifford. Subs: P Gould for Collins (26), C Lehane for White (59), M O’Sullivan for Lehane (60), S Corry for S O’Farrell (66), F Keane for Roche (68), R O’Driscoll for Gould (70) Referee: Ger Hoey (Clare)
Match Updates Follow the match with live updates from 7:30pm on www.twitter.com/tipperarygaa orwww.facebook.com/tipperarygaa. Team News The Tipperary U-21 hurling team to play Cork in the Munster U-21 hurling semi-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Wednesday night, July 14th includes 7 senior hurling team panellists and will be captained by centre back Padraic Maher: The team is:
1. James Logue (Ballingarry)
2. Kevin O’Gorman (Thurles Sarsfields)
3. John Coghlan (Moyne Templetuohy)
4. Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields)
5. James Barry (Upperchurch Drombane)
6. Paudie Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) Captain
7. Brendan Maher (Borris-Ileigh)
8. Seamus Hennessy (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
9. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
10. Denis Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
11. Patrick Maher (Lorrha and Dorrha)
12. Paddy Murphy (Nenagh Éire Óg)
13. Adrian Ryan (Templederry Kenyons)
14. John O’Dwyer (Killenaule)
15. Michael Heffernan (Nenagh Éire Óg) CORK : D McCarthy, S McDonnell, E Keane, C O’Sullivan, J Nagle, W Egan, L McLaughlin, D Kearney, S O’Farrell, M Collins, D Roche, M Bowles, R White, L O’Farrell, R Clifford
North Tipperary GAA Notes - Wed 14th Jul 2010
14/07/2010
Coiste Thiobraid Árann Thuaidh Notes
North Tipperary GAA Notes Wed 14th Jul 2010
Hibernian Inn Senior Hurling Championship:
The semi-finals will take place on or after the weekend of 25th July. Tipperary’s Senior Hurlers will determine the exact date for semi-finals. If Tipp beat Offaly this weekend they will be playing the All-Ireland Quarter Finals on the weekend of the 25th July. In our Senior Hurling championship - Borris-Ileigh will play Burgess, while Kildangan will play Toomevara in the semi-finals. Denis’s Meats Intermediate Hurling Championship:
Round 6 began last Friday as defending champions Newport maintained their championship progress with a narrow win over neighbours Ballinahinch in a wet Ballina. If Newport win their last game against Shannon Rovers, they will advance to the final.
Another Round 6 games are scheduled for this weekend. Borrisokane will ensure a semi-final berth with two points from their remaining two games. This weekend they face a Ballina side who must win to maintain their interest in the championship. Ballina with more at stake might take the spoils. In the other Round 6 game – Shannon Rovers play Knockshegowna the following weekend.
Round 7 (Early-Mid August): Silvermines Vs Ballina; Borrisokane Vs Ballinahinch; Shannon Rovers Vs Newport & Knockshegowna a bye. Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship:
4 games in the Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship were played at the weekend. In Group 1, Kildangan recorded their first win of the campaign with a narrow win over heretofore unbeaten Lorrha/Dorrha. On Tuesday evening Burgess will have played Templederry in Templederry. Burgess will be favourites against Templederry, who have lost their two games to date. Nenagh Éire Óg take on Toomevara on Thursday 15th July in a repeat of last year’s final. Nenagh will be expected to maintain their 100% record in the championship to date. In Group 2 – Kilruane MacDonaghs maintained their 100% record with a good win over Borris-Ileigh on Sunday morning last. Kilruane need just one more point to ensure a Quarter Final place. Moneygall are also unbeaten as they accounted for neighbours Roscrea on Sunday last. 2 points from their remaining two games will see them into the Quarter Finals. Portroe also picked up two valuable points with a win over Ballina on Sunday evening last.
League Tables are below or can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010watchcentrejuniorahurlingchampionship.html
Group 1 Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Nenagh Eire Óg 2 2 0 0 1-34 / 1-14 0 / 0 +20 4
Lorrha/Dorrha 3 2 0 1 5-36 / 3-23 0 / 0 +19 4
Burgess 2 1 0 1 2-19 / 2-21 0 / 0 -2 2
Toomevara 2 1 0 1 2-26 / 5-17 0 / 0 0 2
Kildangan 3 1 0 2 6-25 / 3-39 0 / 0 -5 2
Templederry Kenyons 2 0 0 2 1-10 / 3-36 0 / 0 -32 0
Group 2 Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Kilruane MacDonaghs 3 3 0 0 8-55 / 5-21 0 / 0 +43 6
Moneygall 3 2 1 0 4-30 / 2-30 0 / 0 +6 5
Borris-Ileigh 3 2 0 1 7-38 / 4-30 0 / 0 +17 4
Portroe 3 1 0 2 4-32 / 6-32 0 / 0 -6 2
Ballina 3 0 1 2 3-31 / 7-39 0 / 0 -20 1
Roscrea 3 0 0 3 4-15 / 6-49 0 / 0 -40 0
Round 4 will be on the weekend of 24th/25th July & the championship will then take a break until 7th/8th August for Round 5. Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship:
The Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship commenced on Friday evening in Dolla as Silvermines beat Borrisokane. This Friday evening, Borrisokane host Newport, while the other Round 2 game - Toomevara are at home to Silvermines has been brought forward to Tuesday 13th, due to a funeral in Silvermines. Toome & Newport might take the spoils. The rearranged game between Newport & Toomevara will be played on Tuesday 20th July in Newport. Toome will be favourites here. Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship:
The Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship is due to start this Friday 16th July – Kilruane MacDonaghs Vs Burgess & Ballinahinch Vs Kildangan. Round 2 will be held the following weekend with Burgess facing Ballinahinch & Kildangan facing Shannon Rovers. Kilruane MacDonaghs Vs Nenagh Éire Óg in Round 3 will also be played that weekend. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship:
Lorrha/Dorrha have advanced to the Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship Quarter Final following a win over Templederry in a high scoring game on Tuesday evening last. Lorrha will now play Kilruane in the semi-finals. Borris-Ileigh will play the winners of Burgess or Nenagh Éire Óg in the other semi-final. Nenagh play Burgess on Monday evening. Nenagh will be favoured to advance to the semi-final. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “B” Hurling Championship:
The semi-final line up is: Kildangan Vs Ballina & Portroe Vs Newport. Details and times of semi-finals to follow ASAP. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship:
The Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship final between Ballinahinch & Moneygall will be finalised shortly.
Ger Gavin Minor “A” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “A” Hurling Championship started lasted week. Kilruane MacDonaghs & Burgess had big wins over Toomevara & Roscrea respectively, while in Borrisoleigh – Borris-Ileigh drew with defending champions Nenagh Éire Óg. This week Roscrea are at home to Toomevara, Kilruane entertain Borris-Ileigh & Nenagh host Burgess. It could be three home wins. Ger Gavin Minor “B” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “B” Hurling Championship continued during the week. In Round 2, Lorrha were too strong for Moneygall, while Templederry accounted for Newport. The other Round 2 game – Portroe Vs Newport will have been played on Tuesday last. Portroe might take the spoils.
On Thursday evening, in Round 3 – Newport host Templederry, Lorrha visit Kildangan & Moneygall are at home to Borrisokane. Newport, Lorrha & Borrisokane might pick up two points each. Ger Gavin Minor “C” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “C” Hurling Championship also started on Wednesday last as Silvermines & Ballina overcame Shannon Rovers Gaels & Ballinahinch. In Round 2 – Ballina host Silvermines & Ballinahinch go to Ballingarry. It should be two close games, with Ballina & Shannon Rovers Gaels to pick up narrow victories. Intermediate Football Championship:
The next round in Intermediate Football championship, will be fixed for the end of the month / early August. Junior “A” Football Championship:
The next round in Junior “A” Football championship, will be fixed for the end of the month / early August. County Championships:
Best wishes to Roscrea who play Cappawhite or Galtee / Treacy’s in Round 1 of the Seamus O’Riain Cup on Friday evening in The Ragg. The rest of the games in Round 1 will be played over the coming weeks. Inter-County Scene:
Tipperary will play Offaly in Phase 3 of the Senior Hurling Qualifiers on Sunday in Portlaoise. Tipp had a comfortable win over Wexford in Phase 1, while Offaly overcame Limerick in Phase 2. The winner will go into the Quarter Finals against Galway, Waterford or Cork. Best wishes to all involved.
Best wishes to the Under-21 hurlers who play Cork tonight (Wed 14th July) in Cork. This will be an important game for a talented squad.
Hard luck to the Senior Footballers who lost out to Dublin in Round 2 of the qualifiers. Tipp gave as good as they got in the first half, but Dublin were able to pull away in the end. Stewards:
Trained stewards are reminded to attend the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final replay on Saturday evening next in Semple Stadium.
Sub Slips & Team Programmes:
All clubs are reminded to use clearly identifiable subs slips during games. Clubs are also reminded to wear numbers as is on the programme. Referee’s:
Referee’s are being contacted by text this year. Referee’s are reminded to reply with a Y or N if they are/are not available for a game. After the game they are asked to return the score in the format H 0-00 A 0-00. Do not include anything else. Helmets:
All players regardless of age – must wear a hurling helmet when playing or practising during/for a hurling game. The helmet must include an un-tampered face guard & must meet ISO safety standards. Congratulations:
Congratulations to North Bórd Development Officer – Jackie Meagher who recently got married to Suzanne Kelly recently. We wish the couple every happiness together. Website:
Continue to check in on our website at www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie. Regular updates are added to the site. Remember clubs can also download forms such as transfer forms etc on the site. Twitter:
The North Bórd is now on twitter. This system will be used to update people on scores & results around the division. It will not be used for comment or opinion. To follow us on twitter go tohttp://twitter.com/ NorthTippGAA , or Get updates via SMS by texting “follow NorthTippGAA” to 51210 in Ireland. North Tipperary Notes:
The Notes will be continued on a regular (hopefully weekly) basis during 2010. Any items for mention can be emailed to secretary.north.tipperary@gaa.ie
Tipperary GAA Members Weekly Draw 2010 / 2011 - Week 6 results
16/07/2010
TIPPERARY G.A.A. MEMBERS WEEKLY DRAW 2010/2011 Week 6 (16/7/2010) LOTTO JACKPOT - €5,000 Nos. Drawn: 19 / 25 / 27 / 30 ONE WINNER
JJ O’Sullivan Ballydavid Litteton (Moycarkey Borris GAA)
1. €200 (Conf) Betty & Shauna Nugent Ballyglasheen Kilsheelan (Kilsheelan GAA)
2. €200 (Conf) Ursula Walton Cappagh Callan Kilkenny (Ballingarry GAA)
3. €200 (Conf) John & Nora Quinn Ballinalard Tipperary (Lattin GAA)
4. €200 (Conf) Dr. Kevin Delargy Borrisoleigh Thurles (Borrisoleigh GAA)
5. €200 (Conf) Tommy Ryan Baun Cragg Newport (Newport GAA)
6. €200 (Conf) Jack Hyland Slievenamon Rd Thurles (Durlas Óg GAA)
7. €200 (Co-Ord) Noel Clifford Gortnavoher Aherlow (Aherlow GAA)
8. €300 (Lotto Prom) Joe O’Sullivan Ballydavid Littleton (Moycarkey Borris GAA)
The next weekly draw will be held next Friday in the GAA Office at 3pm.
Ladies Football U16 Munster Final - Tipperary vs. Waterford - Match Report
16/07/2010
Tipp U16s retain Munster Crown
Tipperary 6-05 Waterford 1-12
The old, over used but seldom as true cliché that ‘goals win games’ was heard time and time again after this absorbing contest last Friday night in Cappoquin between two great rivals. The reigning Munster and All Ireland champions had to use all their experience and guile to eventually secure an eight point victory over a gallant Waterford team. The physically imposing Decie girls, who had defeated Tipp earlier in the competition, were quick to settle and began to use the strong wind at their backs to put the Premier girls under extreme pressure, racing into a 6 points to no score lead after 14 minutes. Indeed it could have been greater were it not for two excellent saves by Tipp goalie Jackie O’Gorman the second of which started a move that corner forward Aisling McCarthy finished to the net to finally get her side on the scoreboard. Waterford though continued to pile on the pressure and added two more points before McCarthy again raised a green flag. The Tipp girls were beginning to gain a foothold in the match at this stage and only some sloppy passing in the forwards prevented them from adding to their tally. Still Waterford were threatening and looked certain to score a vital goal only for full back Marie Claire Murphy to make a brilliant block. Again Tipp responded to this great piece of defending and McCarthy claimed her third goal with a powerful strike that cannoned in off the post. At the half time whistle Tipp unbelievably led by a point having only scored three times to Waterford’s eight but all three were goals.
The team realised they would have to up their performance in the second half and that the wind wasn’t going to win it for them. However it was Waterford again who started brightly and scored the opening point, their cause seemed to receive a huge boost when Tipp were reduced to 14 players as the result of a sin binning. This proved the catalyst for the Premier to get into their stride and wing back Clionagh Higgins, centre back Treasa McGrath and wing forward Niamh Myles began to drive their team forward. The excellent Grainne Gorman who carried the ball tirelessly all night scored an excellent point and McCarthy got on the end of a long searching ball to calmly score her fourth goal of the night. Tipp were now back to fifteen and just as Waterford narrowed the gap with a point Casey Fleming fired in an unstoppable goal to leave her side six points in front. Points from McCarthy and sub Sinead Kennedy extended the lead and then McCarthy crowned a night she will never forget with her fifth goal from the tightest of angles not bad for an under 14. Waterford added two more points but they couldn’t get past the imposing figure of McGrath at centre back to score the goals they needed. Katie Crowe finished off Tipp’s scoring with two excellent long range points before Waterford managed a goal from a free to put a bit of gloss on the their scoreline. The referee then blew the final whistle and there were great scenes of excitement as Michael Ryan presented Captain Clionagh Higgins firstly with the Player of the Match award and then the Munster trophy. This was an excellent display by a very committed group of players who have worked very hard since February. They overcame a lack of physical size with great levels of fitness, superb attitude and no little skill to capture the county’s third Munster title in a row. They now go on to meet Mayo in the All Ireland Semi-final on August 7/8th.
Team and scorers:
Jackie O’Gorman, Brid Condon, Marie Claire Murphy, Aoife Meaney, Clionagh Higgins, Treasa McGrath, Claire Nolan, Jessica Newman, Grainne Gorman(0-1), Niamh Myles, Jessica Stokes, Kristy Downey, Casey Fleming(0-1), Katie Crowe(0-2), Aisling McCarthy(5-1).
Subs used: Sinead Kennedy(0-1) for Fleming, Lisa Kirby for Downey, Laura Keating for Nolan, Siobhan Heffernan for Gorman.
Match Preview
Tipp U16’s meet Waterford in Munster Final The reigning Munster and All Ireland Champions put their titles on the line this Friday night when they face near neighbours Waterford in the Munster U16 final. The eagerly awaited contest takes place in Cappoquin with a throw in time of 7.45pm. The side met earlier in the competition with Waterford emerging the victors by six points. Tipp had however qualified for the final at this stage following comprehensive wins over Limerick 3-23 to 1-03 and Clare 7-15 to1-06 and took the opportunity to rotate their squad on the night. They go into this fixture in confident mood with eight members of the team having being involved in the minors thrilling victory over Roscommon last Thursday in the All Ireland semi-final. Training has gone very well and the team enjoyed wins in challenge games against Laois, Meath and Kildare in recent weeks. Despite a few minor injuries scares the manager Shane Ronayne and his selectors Andrew Meaney, Eileen Myles and Ollie Kirby should have a full panel to pick from for Friday night’s game. Panel for the final:
Katie Crowe (Aherlow), Treasa McGrath (Ballymacarbry) Laura Keating, Sinead Kennedy, Marie Claire Murphy, Niamh Myles, Jackie O'Gorman (Brian Borus) Kristy Downey, Siobhan Heffernan, Cliona Higgins Capt., Aisling McCarthy, Orla McEniry, Fiona Rees, Emma Corcoran (Cahir) Derbhla Hennessy (Cappawhite) Jessica Newman, Claire Nolan, Jessica Stokes, Dara Walsh (Clonmel Commercials) Maebh Corr, Lisa Kirby, Emer Lyons, Aisling O'Donovan (Moyle Rovers) Grainne Gorman (Moyne Templetouy) Bríd Condon (St Ailbe's) Casey Fleming, Coleen Kennedy, Aoife Meaney (Slievenamon)
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Round 3 Qualifier - Tipperary vs. Offaly - Match Reports
18/07/2010
Tipperary defeated Offaly by 0-21 to 1-12 in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Qualifiers on Sunday in Portlaoise.
No nonsense as Tipp do the businessTipperary 0-21 Offaly 1-12 By Diarmuid O’Flynn from the Irish Examiner newspaper Monday, July 19, 2010 TIPPERARY may not have found the net in this All-Ireland qualifier at Portlaoise yesterday, but a primary goal was accomplished nevertheless. "It was about getting over the finishing line and back into the All-Ireland quarter-final," said manager Liam Sheedy, a man who knows a thing or two about goal-setting. "Offaly are a fabulous team — they bring great passion and great heart. We were conscious of that coming into this game, we were anxious to try and get a bit of a headstart." That’s the thinking when you’re hotly fancied to win — a good start, lift your own players and deflate the opposition. That’s exactly what Tipperary got, and it all stemmed from the toss of a coin. So often you see teams on windy days winning the toss, then immediately ceding the advantage to the opposition — not Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly yesterday. From the moment referee John Sexton looked at the upturned coin on the back of his hand and nodded to Eoin, this game was decided. The wind would be in their sails from the throw-in, and from that throw-in everything Tipp did was professional and business-like. There was very little fancy stuff, no-one trying to create and score the perfect goal, just route one, straight down field stuff. Having seen Offaly take Galway to the wire on two occasions, Tipperary were taking no chances. The plan was to keep it simple, use that wind to keep the scoreboard ticking over and go into the dressing room with a good lead. Then come back out and fight like dogs to defend it. Not that it was all about the elements. "The wind never won a game," man-of-the-match Brendan Maher pointed out. "It was important to get a good start whether you were playing with it or against it, and that was our aim. We said we’d go out in the first half and do what we had to, then regather at half-time and take it on from there. The first half performance did set it up, thankfully we got a good lead and we were able to hold onto it." That was the game, in a nutshell. With Eoin Kelly on fire at full-forward, razor-sharp in everything he did, they led by six points after 19 minutes (0-7 to 0-1), had extended that to nine at the break (0-14 to 0-5). They had a whole array of scorers, including two from midfielder Maher, two more from flying wing-forward Gearoid Ryan, and one each from centre-back Conor O’Mahony (a free from just outside his own 45m line, an indicator of the strength of the wind), David Young (the second midfielder), centre-forward Shane McGrath (an experiment that worked), and corners Noel McGrath and Larry Corbett. Offaly did show signs of the team that had drawn with Galway in the Leinster semi-final before bowing out narrowly in the replay. Sharp-shooter Shane Dooley had three pointed frees, big Joe Bergin and Derek Molloy with the other two scores. They also had nine wides, proof that they weren’t being overrun in the possession stakes, and suggestive of a challenge to come on the changeover, with the wind now at their backs. Disappointingly for their fine following, however, that charge never came. With wing-back Declan Fanning sitting deep to offer extra protection to the full-back line in front of Dooley and Bergin, Tipp managed to nullify the inside threat of Offaly, and while the men from the midlands were starting to get the scoreboard moving, every time they got a point Tipperary almost instantly replied. Joe Bergin point for Offaly, Gearoid Ryan reply; Shane Dooley free, two from Eoin Kelly — on and on, Tipperary always keeping that nine-point half-time gap, even extending it to 10 in the 61st minute, with Kelly still their greatest threat inside. This was Tipp’s last stop in the backroads of the qualifiers, a place in the All-Ireland quarter-final secured, back in the meat of championship action. Their opponents? Galway, coached by former Tipperary star John McIntyre. "A tough test," said Maher. "But we are looking forward to it. Any game you play in this championship is tough, but we’re in the right end of it now, back in a quarter-final, back where we wanted to be ." They did allow Offaly in for a goal at the end, Shane Dooley finally finding a bit of space behind what had been a vigilant defence, which put a bit of a gloss on the final scoreline. In truth, however, and from the moment Kelly won that toss, this was never really a true contest. TIPPERARY: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Fanning, C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher, D Young; G Ryan, S McGrath, Patrick Maher; N McGrath, L Corbett, E Kelly. Subs used: S Callanan for Patrick Maher (56 mins), S Hennessy for Young (61), P Bourke for N McGrath (62), C O'Brien for B Maher (67), J O'Brien for S McGrath (69). Tipperary Scorers: E Kelly 0-11 (0-8f, 0-1 '65'), G Ryan 0-3, L Corbett, B Maher 0-2 each, C O'Mahony (0-1f), S McGrath, N McGrath 0-1 each. OFFALY: J Dempsey; D Franks, P Cleary, J Rigney; D Kenny, R Hanniffy, D Morkan; B Murphy, D Hayden; B Carroll, J Brady, D Molloy; C Parlon, J Bergin, S Dooley.
Subs used: K Brady for Cleary (20-23 mins, blood sub), G Healion for Parlon (44), D Currams for J Brady (50), K Brady for Hayden (60), O Kealey for Molloy (64). Offaly Scorers: S Dooley 1-7 (0-6f, 0-1 '65'), J Bergin 0-3, D Molloy, D Hayden 0-1 each. Referee: John Sexton (Cork).
Plus points for Sheedy as Tipp gain momentum TIPPERARY 0-21 OFFALY 1-12 By Jackie Cahill for the Irish Independent newspaper All-Ireland SHC Qualifier Monday July 19 2010 TIPPERARY never had to hit the heights against Offaly in Portlaoise yesterday as they set up a mouth-watering All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with Galway. The venue for that titanic tussle next Sunday will be confirmed by GAA chiefs later this afternoon and Tipp can look forward to it with some optimism after back-to-back championship victories. Although still defensively sound, Tipp don't look as powerful a unit as last year but they are sure to improve again next weekend after doing no more than enough to move comfortably past a below-par Offaly challenge. There was none of the fire from the Faithful County that almost saw them shock Galway in the Leinster semi-final as Tipperary led from start to finish in front of 13,888 spectators. Offaly's misery was compounded four minutes from time when sub Kevin Brady, who had only been on the pitch five minutes, was sent off for pulling across the legs of Shane McGrath. Tipp captain Eoin Kelly won the pre-match toss and his decision to play with the aid of a stiff breeze blowing into the Town End paid rich dividends. Brendan Cummins put the Offaly defence under immense pressure with booming puck-outs and at the break Tipp led comfortably by 0-14 to 0-5. For the most part, manager Liam Sheedy's changes worked well as David Young forged a solid midfield partnership with former All-Ireland minor winning captain Brendan Maher, who was his team's most impressive performer. Re-homed at centre forward, Shane McGrath's natural inclination was to drift back towards the centre of the field but the Ballinahinch man still put in a useful shift. Gearóid Ryan, making just his second full championship start, hit three points in another solid display. Kilkenny boss Brian Cody may well have afforded himself a wry smile last night as this time next week one of the main pretenders to the Cats' throne will have fallen by the wayside. Sheedy doesn't have the luxury of scanning the wider landscape and the Portroe man was happy with another victory. "It was about getting over the finishing line again today and back into the quarter-final. Offaly are a fabulous team -- they bring great passion and great heart. We were very conscious of that coming into the game," he said. "We were anxious to try and get a bit of a head start. In fairness to the lads, they struck some fabulous scores in the first half. That's where we set our platform for the victory. We only had four wides in the first half." Offaly boss Joe Dooley has completed three years at the helm and has overseen definite progress. Talk on his future is "for another day I think" but the general feeling is that he will stick around. "We're in a much, much different position than we were in last year," he said. "We're setting standards higher for ourselves and that's the way it has to be." They're not yet at the level of Tipperary who were steady, rather than spectacular, yesterday. Lar Corbett had a sight of goal in the first minute, the closest Tipp came to a green flag, and they went on to lead by 0-10 to 0-2 after 24 minutes. Offaly, who registered nine first-half wides, hit just 1-5 from play, and the goal was a consolation score from Shane Dooley in stoppage time. Scorers -- Tipperary: E Kelly 0-11 (7f, 1 '65), G Ryan 0-3, B Maher 0-2, C O'Mahony (f), D Young, S McGrath, N McGrath and L Corbett 0-1 each. Offaly: S Dooley 1-7 (0-6f, 0-1 '65), J Bergin 0-3, D Hayden and D Molloy 0-1 each. TIPPERARY -- B Cummins 7; P Stapleton 7, P Curran 7, M Cahill 7; D Fanning 8, C O'Mahony 7, Pádraic Maher 7; D Young 7, B Maher 8; G Ryan 8, S McGrath 6, Patrick Maher 6; N McGrath 7, E Kelly 7, L Corbett 6. Subs: S Callanan 6 for Patrick Maher (57), S Hennessy 6 for Young (62), P Bourke 5 for N McGrath (63), C O'Brien n/a for B Maher (67), J O'Brien n/a for S McGrath (69). OFFALY -- J Dempsey 7; D Franks 6, P Cleary 6, J Rigney 6; D Kenny 6, R Hanniffy 7, D Morkan 6; B Murphy 7, D Hayden 6; B Carroll 5, J Brady 4, D Molloy 6; C Parlon 5, J Bergin 7, S Dooley 6.
Subs: G Healion 6 for Parlon (45), D Currams 5 for J Brady (50), K Brady 0 for Hayden (61), O Kealey n/a for Molloy (65). REF -- J Sexton
Offaly fall short From the Irish Examiner web site Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 05:03 PM All-Ireland SHC Round 3 Qualifier Tipperary 0-20 Offaly 1-12 Team captain Eoin Kelly claimed 11 points as Tipperary overcame Offaly in Portlaoise to book an All-Ireland SHC quarter-final berth. Liam Sheedy's charges looked very impressive throughout and led by 0-14 to 0-5 at the interval, with seven of their players on target. Tipperary pressed on and were 0-17 to 0-7 ahead by the 42nd minute, watched by 13,888 spectators. A valiant Offaly side could not curb Kelly's influence, and Shane Dooley's injury-time goal was mere consolation. They also lost substitute Kevin Brady to a late dismissal. The victory for Tipperary sets up a quarter-final clash with Galway next weekend, and Kelly and company will take a good deal of momentum into that game. Tipp hit the ground running at O'Moore Park, keen to kick from their high-scoring win over Wexford in the first phase of the qualifiers. And they showed great precision in the opening half, converting 14 of their 18 scoring chances to move comfortably ahead on the scoreboard. Free-taker Kelly was in good form from placed balls, knocking over four efforts. He was on target in the opening 10 minutes, along with Conor O'Mahony and Gearoid Ryan, as Offaly fell 0-3 to 0-0 behind. Shane Dooley opened the Faithfuls' account in the 14th minute, but with a strong wind behind them, the Premier County side cantered ahead. Scores from Kelly, Brendan Maher, Noel McGrath and Lar Corbett sent them 0-7 to 0-1 clear by the end of the opening quarter. Offaly pressed hard through the likes of Joe Bergin, Dooley, Derek Molloy and Brian Carroll, but scores were at a premium for the midlanders. A fourth point from the stick of Kelly opened up a 0-10 to 0-2 lead in the 23rd minute, before Offaly found some rhythm thanks to points from Molloy and Dooley. However, Tipperary gained the upper hand once more before the break, with Shane McGrath, Gearoid Ryan, David Young and Kelly on target to open up a nine-point gap. Bergin collected his second point from two early Offaly attacks, as the second half took on a more even feel. But there was no sense of complacency from Tipperary as they claimed three of the next four scores. Offaly manager Joe Dooley introduced both Ger Healion and Daniel Currams and the shake-up had the desired effect. Midfielder Dylan Hayden set the Faithfuls off on this purple patch, connecting superbly for a rousing long range point in the 46th minute. Pointed frees arrived from Shane Dooley either side of a Kelly score, leaving the score-line at 0-18 to 0-10 as the game entered the final quarter. The high stakes saw the game get heated in the final stages, evidenced by an off-the-ball incident involving a number of players. Offaly substitute Kevin Brady was barely five minutes on the pitch when he was picked out of the bunch by referee John Sexton who gave him a straight red card. Kelly and Bergin swapped scores in the closing five minutes with Tipp's victory now beyond doubt. With their Championship challenge at an end, Offaly managed to sign off with the game's only goal, scored by corner forward Dooley in the second minute of injury-time. Scorers: Tipperary: E Kelly 0-11 (0-8f, 0-1 '65'), G Ryan 0-3, L Corbett, B Maher 0-2 each, C O'Mahony (0-1f), S McGrath, N McGrath 0-1 each.
Offaly: S Dooley 1-7 (0-6f, 0-1 '65'), J Bergin 0-3, D Molloy, D Hayden 0-1 each. TIPPERARY: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Fanning, C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher, D Young; G Ryan, S McGrath, Patrick Maher; N McGrath, L Corbett, E Kelly.
Subs used: S Callanan for Patrick Maher (56 mins), S Hennessy for Young (61), P Bourke for N McGrath (62), C O'Brien for B Maher (67), J O'Brien for S McGrath (69). OFFALY: J Dempsey; D Franks, P Cleary, J Rigney; D Kenny, R Hanniffy, D Morkan; B Murphy, D Hayden; B Carroll, J Brady, D Molloy; C Parlon, J Bergin, S Dooley.
Subs used: K Brady for Cleary (20-23 mins, blood sub), G Healion for Parlon (44), D Currams for J Brady (50), K Brady for Hayden (60), O Kealey for Molloy (64). Referee: John Sexton (Cork)
Team News The Tipperary team to play Offaly in Phase 3 of the GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship qualifiers on Sunday next at Portlaoise shows 2 changes in personnel from the team which started the last game against Wexford. Paddy Stapleton and Paul Curran come into the team in place of Conor O’Brien and Seamus Callanan. There are a number of positional switches, the most notable of which see regular midfielder Shane McGrath named at centre forward and man of the match against Wexford, David Young named to replace him at midfield. The team is 1. Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon Grange)
2. Paddy Stapleton (Borris-Ileigh)
3. Paul Curran (Mullinahone)
4. Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields)
5. Declan Fanning (Killenaule)
6. Conor O’Mahony (Newport)
7. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
8. Brendan Maher (Borris-Ileigh)
9. David Young (Toomevara)
10. Gearóid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons)
11. Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch)
12. Patrick Maher (Lorrha and Dorrha)
13. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
14. Lar Corbett (Thurles Sarsfields)
15. Eoin Kelly (Mullinahone) Captain.
Press Pack for Tipperary Senior Hurling Panel 2010 All-Ireland SH Championship Qualifier
Tipperary V Offaly In O’Moore Park Portlaoise on Sunday July 18th at 3:30pm Team Announcement
The team will be announced by email and local radio at 9pm on Thursday July 15th. It will be posted on the Tipperary GAA website shortly after 9pm. Player Profiles
A full list of player profiles can be found on the Tipperary GAA web site – click on the following link to view this information - http://tipperary.gaa.ie/seniorhurlingplayerprofiles.html Management Profiles Liam Sheedy (Portroe), Eamon O’Shea (Kilruane MacDonaghs) and Michael Ryan (Upperchurch-Drombane) are in their third season in charge of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team. Liam Sheedy, who is team manager, was previously a senior hurling selector in 2003 and was Manager of the Tipperary Minor Hurling team in 2005 and 2006, winning an All-Ireland title in 2006. He also served as Manager of the Intermediate Hurling team. He played 7 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1997 and 1999. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He won a NHL title in 1999. He also won Munster and All-Ireland junior hurling championship medals in 1989 and 1991. Eamon O’Shea who is team coach, played 5 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1979 and 1986. He also played senior inter-county hurling with Dublin. He won Munster and All-Ireland minor hurling championships with Tipperary in 1976, Munster and All-Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1979, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1978 and a NHL title in 1979. He won 4 County SH championships with Kilruane MacDonaghs and won an All-Ireland club title with them in the 1985/86 season. Michael Ryan played 24 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary in a senior inter-county career that started in 1991 versus Limerick and ended with his retirement in 2000. He won Munster and All-Ireland SH championships in 1991. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He also won two NHL titles in 1994 and 1999. Trainer
Dr. Cian O’Neill from the Moorefield Club in Kildare and a lecturer and course director in Sports Science in University of Limerick (UL) is the team trainer. He has extensive experience training club, colleges and inter-county teams including the Limerick senior footballers.
SHC 2010 Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19 Semple Stadium SHC Qualifier 3/7/10
Cork 3-15 Tipperary 0-14 Páirc Uí Chaoimh Munster SHC Q/f 30/5/10 Tipperary Team v Wexford 3/7/10 B Cummins; M Cahill, D Fanning, C O'Brien; D Young (0-3), C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher, S McGrath; G Ryan (0-4), S Callanan (0-1), Patrick Maher (0-2); N McGrath (0-3, 1f), L Corbett (2-3), E Kelly (0-8, 3f, 2 65s). Subs: P Curran for Fanning (inj, 2 - blood sub), J O'Brien for Callanan (50), S Hennessy for Kelly (58), D Egan (1-0) for S McGrath (64), S Maher for B Maher (68), M Heffernan for Ryan (70). Tipperary Team v Cork 30/5/10 B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Maher, P Curran; D Fanning, C O'Mahony, M Cahill; B Maher (0-1), S McGrath; N McGrath, S Callanan (0-1), J O'Brien (0-2); E Kelly (0-7, 0-5f, 0-2 '65), L Corbett (0-2). Subs: S Hennessy for O'Meara '43, G Ryan for C O'Mahony '57, T Hammersley (0-1) for N McGrath '62, J Brennan for J O'Brien '66, C O'Brien for McGrath '68.
NHL 2010
Results
Sunday February 28th in Dublin Dublin 1-21 Tipperary 1-12
Sunday March 7th in Thurles Tipperary 1-14 Kilkenny 0-13
Sunday March 14th in Thurles Tipperary 2-17 Galway 0-14
Sunday March 21st in Limerick Tipperary 2-23 Limerick 0-8
Sunday March 28th in Thurles Tipperary 1-19 Waterford 2-16
Sunday April 4th in Cork Cork 1-16 Tipperary 1-15
Sunday April 18th in Tullamore Tipperary 1-18 Offaly 2-14 Appearances
32 players lined out for Tipperary during the 7 matches Scorers
20 players scored during the NHL led by Eoin Kelly (2-35), Timmy Hammersley (1-12), Lar Corbett (0-11), Seamus Callanan (1-8) Previous Meetings between Tipperary and Offaly: Championship – 3 times, Tipp won all 3 in 2002, 2003 and 2007
League – 37 times, Tipp won 29, Offaly won 6, 2 draws Memorable Milestones 1953 – All Ireland Junior Hurling ‘Home’ Final. Tipperary 1-7, Offaly 1-2 at Birr, 13th September. Mick Kenny was the Tipperary Captain. 1966 – NHL at Birr – Offaly’s first league win over Tipperary 3-13 to 2-7, 20th November. 1971 – 19th December at Birr - Roscrea (Tipperary) beat St Rynagh’s (Offaly) in the first All-Ireland Club Final. Donie Moloney was the winning captain. 1980 – NHL at Thurles – Offaly’s first league win over Tipperary on Tipp soil, 7th December. 0-13 to 1-7. 1987 – All Ireland MHC Final at Croke Park – Offaly retain their title beating Tipperary by 2-8 to 0-12. 6th September. 1988 – NHL Final at Croke Park. Tipperary 3-15, Offaly 2-9. 24th April. Attendance was 33,000 plus. 1989 – All Ireland Under 21 Hurling Final at Portlaoise – Tipperary 4-10, Offaly 3-11. Over 30,000 spectators witnessed one of the great finals on 10th September. 1997 – John McIntyre (Lorrha) manages Offaly. They beat Tipp on 9th March in the opening round of the NHL, at Nenagh, 2-14 to 1-15. 1998 – Michael ‘Babs’ Keating manages Offaly but departs after losing the Leinster Final to Kilkenny. They subsequently ‘bond’ and after playing Clare three times they become the first county to lose a provincial decider and win the All Ireland, exacting revenge on Kilkenny. 2002 – Tipperary beat Offaly in the All Ireland Qualifier at Portlaoise on 13th July 2-19 to 1-9. Yet another Tipp man (Fr Tom Fogarty) was in charge of Offaly. 2003 – Tipperary beat Offaly in the All Ireland Quarter Final at Croke Park by 2-16 to 2-11 on 27th July. 2005-2007- John McIntyre has his second term as Offaly manager. 2007 – Tipperary beat Offaly in the All Ireland Qualifier at Semple Stadium by 2-17 to 2-13 on June 30th.
Tipp in All Ireland SHC Qualifiers, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals 1997 to 2010
Played 26: Won 15 Drew 1 Lost 10
1997
July 26: Clones Quarter Final Tipperary 3-24 Down 3-8
Aug 17: Croke Park Semi Final Tipperary 2-16 Wexford 0-15
Sep 14: Croke Park Final Clare 0-20 Tipperary 2-13 1998
None 1999
None 2000
July 23: Croke Park Quarter Final Galway 1-14 Tipperary 0-15
2001
Aug 12: Croke Park Semi Final Tipperary 1-16 Wexford 3-10 (Draw)
Aug 18: Croke Park Replay Tipperary 3-12 Wexford 0-10
Sep 9: Croke Park Final Tipperary 2-18 Galway 2-15
2002
July 13: Portlaoise Qualifier Tipperary 2-19 Offaly 1-9
July 28: Croke Park Quarter Final Tipperary 1-25 Antrim 2-12
Aug 18: Croke Park Semi Final Kilkenny 1-20 Tipperary 1-16 2003
Jun 14: Portlaoise Qualifier Rd 1 Tipperary 3-28 Laois 0-13
July 13: Galway Qualifier Rd 2 Tipperary 1-18 Galway 1-17
July 27: Croke Park- Quarter Final Tipperary 2-16 Offaly 2-11
Aug 17: Croke Park- Semi Final Kilkenny 3-18 Tipperary 0-15 2004
Jun 26: Limerick Qualifier Rd 1 Tipperary 3-12 Limerick 2-12
July 10: Killarney Qualifier Rd 2 Cork 0-18 Tipperary 1-9 2005
July 31: Croke Park Quarter Final Galway 2-20 Tipperary 2-18 2006
July 23: Croke Park- Quarter Final Waterford 1-22 Tipperary 3-13 2007
Jun 30: Semple Stad. Round 1 Tipperary 2-17 Offaly 2-13
July 7: Parnell Park Round 2 Tipperary 1-20 Dublin 1-11
July 14: Semple Stad. Round 3 Tipperary 2-16 Cork 1-18
July 28: Croke Park Quarter Final Wexford 3-10 Tipperary 1-14 2008
Aug 18: Croke Park Semi Final Waterford 1-20 Tipperary 1-18 2009
Aug 16: Croke Park Semi Final Tipperary 6-19 Limerick 2-7
Sep 6: Croke Park Final Kilkenny 2-22 Tipperary 0-23 2010
July 3: Semple Stad Qualifier Rd 1 Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19
2002 TIPPERARY 2-19, OFFALY 1-19
HT 2-8 to 1-6)
Saturday, July 13th 2002 at Portlaoise – Qualfier Game
Tipperary had lost to Waterford in the Munster final and were attempting to rediscover their 2001 form, when they met Offaly for the first time every in Senior Championship Hurling. They
started well and boosted by goals from Brian O’Meara and John Carroll they led by five points at half time.
Tipperary: B. Cummins; T. Costello, P. Maher, P. Ormond; E. Corcoran, D. Kennedy, P. Kelly (0-3), N. Morris,E. Enright; M. O’Leary (0-4), T. Dunne (0-2), B. Dunne (0-2); E. Kelly (0-4), J.
Carroll (1-1), B. O’Meara (1-2). Subs: L. Cahill for B. O’Meara; E. O’Neill (0-1) for E. Kelly, B. Horgan for N. Morris; P. Curran for D. Kennedy. Offaly: S. Byrne; M. O’Hara, J. Errity, J.P. O’Meara; Brian Whelehan, J. Brady,N. Claffey; R. Hanniffy (0-1), Barry Whelehan (0-1); G. Hanniffy, K. Martin (0-1), B. Murphy; B. Carroll (0-1), S. Brown (1-1), Simon Whelehan (0-4). Subs: G. Oakley for Barry Whelehan, D. Murray for G. Hanniffy, Johnny Dooley for S. Brown, H. Rigney for M. O’Hara, M. Cordial for B. Carroll. Referee: Michael Wadding (Waterford).
Attendance: 20,000.
2003: TIPPERARY 2-16, OFFALY 2-11
(HT 1-8 to 1-5)
Sunday, July 27th 2003 at Croke Park All Ireland Quarter Final
Tipp were well in control of their game and Offaly’s late scoring burst of 2-1 in the final four minutes flattered them. Brian Mullins mad some good saves for the midlanders. Ten players
scored for the winners. Tipperary: B. Cummins; T. Costello, P. Curran, M. Maher; E. Corcoran (0-1), T. Dunne (0-3), P. Kelly (0-3); B. Dunne (0-1), E. Enright; M. O’Leary (0-1), B. O’Meara (1-0), J. Carroll (1-0); E. Kelly (0-5), C. Gleeson (0-1), L. Corbett (0-1). Subs: D. Kennedy for T. Dunne; G. O’Grady for L. Corbett; D. Byrne for M. O’Leary; C. Morrissey for J. Carroll. Offaly: B. Mullins; N. Claffey, G. Oakley, D. Franks; J. Brady, Brian Whelehan, C. Cassidy (0-1); M. Cordial (0-1), Barry Whelehan; C. Gath, G. Hanniffy (1-2), B. Murphy (0-2); B. Carroll (0-2), J. Errity, R. Hanniffy (0-1). Subs: S. Brown for Barry Whelehan; S.Whelehan (0-1) for J. Errity; D. Murray for C. Gath; N. Coughlan (1-1) for S. Brown; B.Teehan for J. Brady. Referee: Ger Harrington (Cork).
Attendance: 46,076 (played with Wexford v Antrim). Feel free to use any of this information as appropriate. Ger Ryan
PRO, Tipperary County Board
Email: pro.tipperary@gaa.ie
Tipperary Camogie notes - July 18th 2010
18/07/2010
Tipperary Camogie notes
www.camogie.tipperary.gaa.ie
Kieran Slattery, County PRO
U16A Munster final Tipperary 5.09. Clare 0.06 A skilful determined performance from Tipperary earned the girls a well deserved Munster medal in Nenagh last Sunday. These two sides met earlier in the year in the All Ireland championship & Tipperary emerged victorious. However, with some players unavailable for selection, the Tipp team lined out differently from that game so it was all to play for again.
Playing at centre forward Rosemarie Hannifin pointed for Tipp, & set them on their way to total dominance for the first half. Tipp added another 3 points before Captain Aoife Ryan goaled for the home side. Clare themselves had a few chances but any threat was extinguished by a vigilant Orla McEniry in goals. Tipperary continued to impress, & their ability to find players & to take scores was noteworthy. Aoife Ryan raised another green flag while the very impressive Sarah Fryday also goaled in the first half, to leave Tipp ahead 4.07 to 0.01 at the break.
The result of this game was never in doubt at the resumption, despite Clare having the benefit of the breeze. At centre back for Tipp, Clodagh Quirke was exceptional, while up front, Rosemarie Hannifin & Amy Kennedy were causing all sorts of problems. Clare managed a handful of points, but fittingly it was Tipp captain Aoife Ryan who had the last word when she popped up again to goal, just at the final whistle.
After the disappointment of loosing an All Ireland final to Galway earlier in the year, this panel did well to re group after the exams, & set their sights on a Munster title. Tipperary Camogie needs these underage victories, & judging by the quality & skill on display in Nenagh, there is no doubt that some of these names will feature prominently in the Tipp jersey for the future. A special mention also to the management team, Noelle Kennedy, Tim Maher, Nora Dwan & Rory Kennedy. Their work, preparation & commitment to this panel since early March have been duly rewarded with this title.
Tipperary; Orla McEniry, Sarah Gleeson, Caoimhe Maher, Aisling Cremin, Anne Eviston, Clodagh Quirke, Louise McLoughlin, Ciara McGrath (0.01), Sarah Fryday (2.01), Andrea Loughnane (0.01), Rosemarie Hannifin (0.02), Tara Kennedy (0.01), Aoife Ryan ( 3.01), Megan Ryan, Michaela Graham ( 0.02).
Referee; Mike O Dowd, Cork. U18A All Ireland Championship
Tipperary 4.19. Wexford 0.06 Tipperary put in a slick performance against a Wexford side, who themselves had already suffered a heavy defeat to Cork earlier in the month.
Nonetheless, Tipperary needed a win, & they did it in style, with some great scores from out the field, & even when the weather turned nasty, Tipp were still able to find the target. Sarah Fryday again impressed with a personal tally of 2.03, while her club mate Cait Devane was introduced at half time, & in 30 minutes notched up an impressive 1.04.
This victory now sets Tipp up with a mouthwatering All Ireland Semi final clash next weekend with Clare. In the first round of this competition, Tipperary secured a narrow win over their neighbours. That loss for Clare set them up with a do or die game against a fancied Cork, & the banner girls upset the odds with a one point win & knocked out one of the pre season favourites from the competition. At the time of writing, this game is fixed for Sunday, but with Tipp hurlers contesting an All Ireland Qtr final, it is expected that this fixture will change.
Tipperary scorers; Alice Fogarty (0.03), Amy Kennedy (1.04), Niamh O Donoghue (0.02), Nicole Walsh (0.02), Sarah Fryday (2.03), Cait Devane (1.04), Catriona Shortt (0.01). In the Intermediate championship a young Tipp team fell victim to a strong Limerick side on a scoreline of 2.12 to 0.05. This ends Tipp’s involvement in the Intermediate Championship. Limerick’s Intermediate team is their only adult team, so the result wasn’t totally unexpected. Hopefully, the girls that lined out for Tipp in the Intermediate grade will benefit from playing at the Inter County grade & build on it for next year. The Senior team has one final fixture to fulfill next week, when they host Dublin in the final group game of the season. Both teams are out of contention, but surely they would not want to finish their season losing this game. Again, at time of writing, this game is fixed for Saturday afternoon in the Camogie grounds, but this fixture may also change to facilitate the U18s. Full details will appear on the web site. Other notes; The juvenile league competitions are now heading towards semi final stage. During the week, the U14b semi finals Kilruane v Nenagh & Moneygall v Newport will be played with the final fixed for August 5th. The under 14C qtr finals will also be played during the week, with the victors contesting the semi finals next Monday & Tuesday. The u12A semi finals will take place on this Thursday as a double header, while on Friday it will be the turn of the U12B semi final double header. Both County finals are fixed for Thursday July 29th.
Full compliments to all clubs who have competed in all the league fixtures, & ensuring that all games are played to the time table.
Tipperary Handball Notes - July 18th 2010
18/07/2010
Tipperary Handball is going through a great spell at the moment. We are doing well in all grades and both Juvenile & adult are competing in Munster Championships this week. In the adult grades we are through to 14 Munster finals with a place in the All-Ireland semi finals awaiting the winners.
Lahorna Handball Club won the Munster Juvenile Inter Club U13 Competition on Sunday. They beat Mallow from Cork in the Semi-Final & Beat Broadford from Limerick in the Final. Well done to the Coaches and all concerned in this great win. Lahorna Team : Niall Shinnors, William Ryan, Kevin Shinnors, Roisín Cahill, Gerome Cahill, Síle Spain.
Results
July 18 - U21D S/F - Fergal Collins & Declan Gleeson (Tipp) Bt John Casey & Tadhg Carroll (Cork) 21/11, 21/19 July 18 - GMAD S/F - Tony O Flaherty & Pat Griffin (Tipp) Bt Donal O Connor & Seamus Donovan (Lk) 21/5, 21/4 July 17- S.S.D. Munster Final - Seamus O Carroll & C.J. Fitzpatrick (Lk) Bt Paul Mullins & David Moloney (Tipp) 21/9, 21/16 July 16 - EMBD - Andy Purcell/Jim Looby (Tipp) Bt J.J. Fahy /Pat Henerby (Lk) 21/1, 21/7 July 16 - U21S S/f - Fergal Collins (Tipp) Bt John Casey (Cork) 21/5, 21/17 July 15 GMAS S/F - Pat Ryan (Tipp) Bt Donal O Connor (Lk) 21/6, 21/9 July 15 S.D. S/F - Paul Mullins & David Moloney (Tipp) Bt Paul Herr & Paul Hedderman (Lk) 21/2, 21/20 July 15 RMS Munster Final - Mossie Butler (W/Ford) Bt Sean Lee (Tipp) 21/14, 21/10
July15 JBD S/F - Denis White & Ray Manton (Tipp) Bt Jason O Brien & Gary Mc Carthy (W/Ford) 21/16, 21/6 July 14 - S.S. S/F - Ger Coonan (Tipp) Bt Seamus O Carroll (Lk) 21/18, 21/11 July 14 - U21S S/F - C.J. Fitzpatrick (Lk) Bt Declan Gleeson (Tipp) 21/7, 21/1 July 13 - DMAS S/F - Dave Riordan (Ck) Bt Jim Ryan (Tipp) 21/13, 21,16 July 13 - SMBD Munster Final - Paul Maher/Martin Spain (Tipp) Bt Kevin Spain/John O Neill 21/12, 21/7 July 13 - S.S. Q/F - Paul Mullins (Tipp) Bt Paul Hedderman (Lk) 21/19, 13/21, 21/20 July 13 GMAS S/F - Tony O Flaherty (Tipp) Bt Jimmy Fanning (Lk) 21/6, 21/16 July 13 - GMBS Munster Final - Pat Donnellan (Clare) Bt Martin Ryan (Tipp) 15/21, 21/11, 21/9
Fixtures
Mon 19th GMBD Munster Final in Tuamgraney Martin Ryan & Donal Quinn (Tipp) V Pat Donnellan & Stephen Mc Inerney (Clare) EMBD Munster Final in Thurles Andy Purcell & Jim Looby (Tipp) V Jim Quinn & Gary Howard (Tipp) MBD Munster Final in Thurles Paul Maher & John Lee (Tipp) V Mike Kennedy & Mike Russell (Limerick) MAD Munster Final in Thurles John Mc Quaid & pat O Flaherty (Tipp) V Josie O Dwyer & Willie O Dwyer (Tipp) Tues 20th S.S.S. S/F in Hospital Paul Mullins (Tipp) V Domnic Lynch (Kerry) GMAD Munster Final in Ballina Tony O Flaherty & Pat Griffin (Tipp) V Mike Kelly & Charlie Coughlan (Clare) Wed 21st. U21D Munster Final in Hospital Fergal Collins & Declan Gleeson (Tipp) V Fiachra Hayes & John Kennedy (Clare) Thurs 22nd. EMAS Munster Final in Broadford Billy Mullins (Tipp) V Tom O Brien (Limerick) DMAS Munster Final in Broadford Pakie Mullins (Tipp) V Dave O Riordan (Cork) MBS Munster Final in Clonmel Paul Maher (Tipp) V Mike O Brien (Tipp) JBD Munster Final in Thurles Denis White & Ray Manton (Tipp) V Patrick Frawley & Aengus Frawley (Limerick) Over 35 Doubles Munster Final in Thurles David Moloney & Noel Murphy (Tipp) V Paul Herr & Mike O Connor (Limerick) Fri. 23rd. GMAS Munster final in Broadford Pat Ryan (Tipp) V Tony O Flaherty (Tipp) Sat 24th. S.S.S. Munster final in Hospital Ger Coonan (Tipp) V Winners of Domnic Lynch (Kerry) & Paul Mullins (Tipp)
U21 Singles Munster Final in Hospital Fergal Collins (Tipp) V C.J. Fitzpatrick (Limerick)
Juvenile Munster Fixtures
First Round:
Saturday July 24th @ 12 Noon:
Limerick V Cork V [Limerick Venues]
Tipperary V Kerry [Tipperary Venues]
Waterford-Bye.
Clare-Bye.
Semi Finals:
Saturday August 7th @ 12 Noon:
Clare V Tipperary/Kerry [Tipperary/Kerry Venues] Waterford V Cork/Limerick [Cork/Limerick Venues]
Saturday August 14th @ 12 Noon:
Munster 60x30 Juvenile Finals: TBA.
------- Paddy Collins P.R.O.
North Tipperary GAA Notes - Wed 21st Jul 2010
20/07/2010
Coiste Thiobraid Árann Thuaidh Notes
North Tipperary GAA Notes Wed 21st Jul 2010 Hibernian Inn Senior Hurling Championship:
The semi-finals will take place on Sunday 1st August. Borris-Ileigh will play Burgess, while Kildangan will play Toomevara in the semi-finals.
Tipperary’s Senior Hurlers will determine the exact date for semi-finals. If Tipp beat Galway this weekend & Cork beat Antrim, Tipp will play An All-Ireland Semi-final against Waterford on Sunday 15th August. If Tipp & Antrim win – a draw will take place to see who plays Kilkenny (8th August) & who plays Waterford (15th August). If Galway beat Tipp, they will definitely play Waterford. Denis’s Meats Intermediate Hurling Championship:
Round 6 will continue this weekend as Borrisokane play Ballina & Shannon Rovers play Knockshegowna. Borrisokane will ensure a semi-final berth with two points from their remaining two games. This weekend they face a Ballina side who must win to maintain their interest in the championship. Ballina with more at stake might take the spoils. In the other game – Shannon Rovers will keep themselves firmly in line for a semi-final spot if they account for Knockshe’. A Knockshe’ win would them maintain an outside chance of qualification for the semi-finals.
Round 7 (Saturday 31st July): Silvermines Vs Ballina; Borrisokane Vs Ballinahinch; Shannon Rovers Vs Newport & Knockshegowna a bye. Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship:
2 more games were played in the Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship last week. Templederry got their first point of the campaign with a draw in Templederry on Tuesday last against Burgess. On Thursday evening in Borrisokane – Toomevara ended Nenagh Éire Óg 100% record with a 4-point win.
This weekend a full round of fixtures is scheduled for Round 4. In Group 1 – Kildangan will be expected to account for Templederry, while Burgess take on Nenagh Éire Óg. Defending champions Nenagh might take the spoils. Toomevara play Lorrha & the winner of that game, will almost certainly wrap up a Quarter Final spot. Toome’ might take the spoils.
In Group 2 – Kilruane can seal a semi-final spot with a win over Moneygall, however a Moneygall win will see them safely through to the quarter finals. Kilruane to take the honours. Borris-Ileigh take on Ballina & Borris will be expected to win. Ballina must win to maintain their outside chance of progressing. Portroe take on Roscrea in the other game. Roscrea must win their two remaining games to have an outside chance of qualifying. But Portroe will be expected to win & maintain their interest in the group.
League Tables can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010watchcentrejuniorahurlingchampionship.html
After this weekend the championship will take a break until 7th/8th August for Round 5. Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship:
Round 2 of the Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship was played over the last few days. Toomevara & Borrisokane enjoyed home victories over Silvermines & Newport respectively. The remaining Round 1 game – Newport Vs Toomevara will have been played on Tuesday 20th & Toome’ will be expected to pick up their second win.
Round 3 is scheduled for this Friday evening – Silvermines & Toomevara are at home to Newport & Borrisokane respectively. The two home sides might take the wins.
After this weekend the championship will take a break until 7th/8th August for Round 4. Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship:
The Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship started on last Friday (16th July) – Kilruane MacDonaghs had a home win over League champions Burgess in the only game played. Round 2 will be held this weekend, with Ballinahinch facing Shannon Rovers. Shannon Rovers might take the spoils. Burgess are unable to field against Kildangan. Kilruane MacDonaghs Vs Nenagh Éire Óg in Round 3 will also be played this weekend. Nenagh might open their campaign with a win. Other than the Kildangan Vs Ballinahinch game; which has been refixed for Fri 30th July, the Junior “C” championship will take a break until 7th/8th August. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship:
In the Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship Quarter Final Nenagh Éire Óg played Burgess on Monday evening last. Nenagh recorded a good win to advance to the semi-finals. Lorrha will now play Kilruane in the semi-finals & Borris-Ileigh will play Nenagh Éire Óg in the other semi-final. These have been provisionally fixed for Wed 4th August. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “B” Hurling Championship:
The semi-final line up is: Kildangan Vs Ballina & Portroe Vs Newport. These semi-finals have been fixed for Thu 5th August. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship:
The Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship final between Ballinahinch & Moneygall has been fixed for Fri 6th August. Ger Gavin Minor “A” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “A” Hurling Championship continued last week. Kilruane MacDonaghs, Toomevara & Burgess all recorded wins over Borris-Ileigh, Roscrea & Nenagh Éire Óg respectively. Burgess play Kilruane in Round 3 in Kilcolman & the winner of this game is almost certain of a semi-final spot. In a repeat of last year’s final – Roscrea take on Nenagh Éire Óg in Nenagh. Both sides need to win – but a home win looks likely. Borris-Ileigh host Toomevara in the other Round 3 game & home advantage might swing it in Borris’ favour. Ger Gavin Minor “B” Hurling Championship:
The Minor “B” Hurling Championship continued during the week. In Round 2, Portroe had a good win over Newport in Portroe. In Round 3 – Lorrha & Borrisokane were the victors over Kildangan & Moneygall respectively.
On Tuesday night (20th) Lorrha will have played Newport in Lorrha. Lorrha would be expected to win & ensure a semi-final spot. Also in Round 4 – Borrisokane are at home to Kildangan & Portroe travel to Templederry. Borris & Portroe might win these games. The Round 2 game – Newport Vs Templederry takes place on Tuesday next the 27th in Newport & Newport might take the honours Ger Gavin Minor “C” Hurling Championship:
Silvermines remain unbeaten in the Minor “C” Hurling Championship as they recorded a narrow win over Ballina on Wednesday last. Also in round 2 - Shannon Rovers Gaels beat Ballinahinch in Ballingarry. In Round 3 Ballina are home to Shannon Rovers Gaels & Silvermines take on Ballinahinch in Dolla. Perhaps we will get two home wins.
Intermediate Football Championship:
The next round in Intermediate Football championship, will be fixed for the end of the month / early August. Junior “A” Football Championship:
The next round in Junior “A” Football championship, will be fixed for the end of the month / early August. The draw has been made for Round 2. In the Loser’s Group – Borrisokane will play Moneygall & Portroe will play Burgess, with Templederry receiving a bye to Round 3. In the Winners Sections – Nenagh Éire Óg will host Shannon Rovers. County Championships:
Well done to Roscrea who beat Cappawhite in Round 1 of the Seamus O’Riain Cup on Friday evening last in The Ragg. The rest of the games in Round 1 will be played over the weekend of 30th July to 2nd August. Inter-County Scene:
Tipperary will play Galway in the Quarter Finals of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday in Croke Park @ 4pm. Tipp recorded a good win over Offaly in Phase 3 on Sunday last in Portlaoise. Well done to all involved & best wishes to everyone concerned for Sunday next. For semi-final permutations see piece at beginning of notes.
The Under-21 Hurlers are through to the Munster Final, but not without an almighty battle with Cork in Cork on Wednesday last. This game went to extra time, before Tipp came out on Top. Well done to all concerned. Tipp will play defending Munster & All-Ireland champions Clare in the Munster semi-final on Wed 28th July in Thurles. All-Ireland Quarter Final Tickets:
There will be tickets for the All-Ireland Quarter Finals. These will include family tickets, so those interested in Family Tickets are asked their club ASAP. Clubs are also asked to check their club email address for some great value offers. Sub Slips & Team Programmes:
All clubs are reminded to use clearly identifiable subs slips during games. Clubs are also reminded to wear numbers as is on the programme. Referee’s:
Referee’s are being contacted by text this year. Referee’s are reminded to reply with a Y or N if they are/are not available for a game. After the game they are asked to return the score in the format H 0-00 A 0-00. Do not include anything else. Helmets:
All players regardless of age – must wear a hurling helmet when playing or practising during/for a hurling game. The helmet must include an un-tampered face guard & must meet ISO safety standards. Website:
Continue to check in on our website at www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie. Regular updates are added to the site. Remember clubs can also download forms such as transfer forms etc on the site. Twitter:
The North Bórd is now on twitter. This system will be used to update people on scores & results around the division. It will not be used for comment or opinion. To follow us on twitter go tohttp://twitter.com/ NorthTippGAA , or Get updates via SMS by texting “follow NorthTippGAA” to 51210 in Ireland. North Tipperary Notes:
The Notes will be continued on a regular (hopefully weekly) basis during 2010. Any items for mention can be emailed to secretary.north.tipperary@gaa.ie. One such item is below: James McKeogh Memorial Tournament:
Ballina will host the James McKeogh Memorial hurling Tournament on Sun 1st Aug. This Tournament will feature: Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny); Na Fianna (Dublin); Holycross/Ballycahill & Ballina. James sadly lost his life in a car accident in January. He won numerous championships with Ballina & a Dublin County Junior championship with Na Fianna in 2009. James had many friends in various clubs and counties including both Ballyhale & Holycross. The days hurling will start at 2pm with Na Fianna taking on Ballina, followed by Ballyhale Vs Holycross. The final will be played at 5pm. Géaroid MacEochaidh
Tipperary GAA Members Weekly Draw 2010 / 2011 - Week 7 results
23/07/2010
TIPPERARY G.A.A. MEMBERS WEEKLY DRAW 2010/2011 Week 7 (23/7/2010)
LOTTO JACKPOT - €5,000 Nos. Drawn: 7 / 13 / 27 / 30 NO WINNER 1. €200 (Conf) Robert Young Cloonanagh Silvermines (Silvermines GAA)
2. €200 (Conf) Mary Frend Annameadle Lodge Toomevara (Toomevara GAA)
3. €200 (Conf) Edward Doyle Castletown Moyne (Moyne T GAA)
4. €200 (Conf) Evelyn Ryan & James Curry The Bridge Thurlesbeg Cashel (Boherlahan GAA)
5. €200 (Conf) Eileen Walsh Kildonoghue Ardfinnan (Ballybacon GAA)
6. €200 (Conf) Nicholas O’Shea Ballykiveen Oola Co. Tipp(Cappawhite GAA)
7. €200 (Co-Ord) Nicholas O’Shea Tullow Fethard (Fethard GAA) The next weekly draw will be held next Friday in the GAA Office at 3pm.
All-Ireland Ladies Football Minor Final - Tipperary vs. Wexford - Match Report
24/07/2010
Heartbreak Once Again for Minors
Wexford 3-11 Tipperary 3-7 For the second year in a row the Tipp minor ladies suffered All Ireland defeat after a match they will feel they really should have won having led by seven points at half time and five points entering the last ten minutes. They played some excellent football in the first half and stormed into the lead with points from Niamh Myles (2) and Grainne Gorman before Wexford registered their opening point. Gorman then added an excellent goal and Katie Crowe popped over a point to put the Premier girls in a commanding position. Wexford kept chipping in with points to keep themselves in touch. Niamh Myles who was having an excellent half extended her sides lead with a brilliantly taken goal and when her sister Eimear and Gorman added further points things were looking promising. However the Tipp girls missed two great goal chances when they found themselves one on one with the Wexford goalie and these would come back to haunt them. After playing with the advantage of the wind Tipp led 2-6 to 0-5 at half time. Shortly after half time came their first collapse as Wexford smashed in a goal and then were awarded a very fortuitous penalty which was duly dispatched to the Tipp net to leave the minimum between the sides. Eventually the Premier girls settled and Eimear Myles struck a goal from a long range free which Siobhan Condon complemented with an excellent point to leave five points between the sides with ten minutes to go. That was to prove their last score as Wexord launched attacked after attack and were awarded free after free most of which must be said were dubious to say the least. The Wexford forwards were very good at playing the referee falling to the ground after the slightest contact or in some cases none at all in scenes that wouldn’t have looked out of place in South Africa a few weeks ago. Wexford scored a goal and five points (four from frees) without reply to leave Tipp trailing by three points going into to injury. They managed to engineer one final chance when Grainne Gorman hit what looked like a certain goal bound shot only to be denied by a super save by the Wexford goalie. Wexford then kicked over one last point to leave the final score 3-11 to 3-7. There were scenes of absolute devastation in the Tipp dressing room afterwards as players and management tried to fathom the events of the previous hour. Manager Shane Ronayne thanked the players for their unbelievable commitment and work during the year and told them they lost nothing in defeat and that he, his two selectors and the whole county were very proud of all they had done. He also thanked his two selectors Eileen Myles and Martin Ryan for all their efforts and the support they had given him during the year. Sport can be so cruel and this was never as keenly felt as in that dressing room last Saturday. It was a day those involved will never forget no matter how much they want to but hopefully they can learn the lessons of this defeat and use this experience to drive them onto brighter and more successful days in the future. Team and Scorers:
Jennifer Russell (Moyne Templetuohy), Claire Nolan (Clonmel Commercials), Rachel Kenneally (Aherlow), Jessica Newman (Clonmel Commercials), Treasa McGrath (Ballymacarbry), Shauna Maher (Ballyporeen), Shauna Ryan (Clonmel Óg), Kelly Hackett (Moycarkey Borris), Siobhan Condon (St.Ailbes) (0-1), Niamh Myles (Brian Borus) (1-2), Eimear Myles (Brian Borus) (1-1), Aisling O’Connor (Cahir) (Captain), Caoimhe Lyons (Slievenamon), Katie Crowe (Aherlow) (0-1), Graine Gorman (Moyne Templetuohy) (1-2) Subs used: Maeve Hackett (Moycarkey Borris) for Newman, Ciara Gorman (Moyne Templetuohy) for Nolan and Kelly Maher (Brian Borus) for Lyons Subs not used: Imelda O’Donovan (Slievenamon), Jessica Stokes (Clonmel Commercials), Caoimhe Bowles (Clonmel Commercials), Orlagh Walsh (Boherlahan Dualla), Orla Meagher (Slievenamon), Nollaig Butler (Moyne Templetuohy), Clionagh Higgins (Cahir), Aisling Condon (Brian Borus), Ciara Coughlan (Cappawhite), Amie Dudley (Ardfinnan)
Tipperary Minor Ladies in All Ireland Final
This Saturday in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny at 2pm the Tipp minors take to the field against Wexford in the All Ireland final. As outlined in the path to the final below they have had hard fought campaign so far and hopefully the experience of some of those close wins will stand to them in Saturday’s match. Many of team were involved at the same stage last year when they were beaten by Roscommon but if everything goes to plan they can banish those painful ghosts. Since early spring this group of talented young ladies have put in tremendous effort in their bid for All Ireland glory and the management team of Shane Ronayne, Martin Ryan and Eileen Myles are very pleased with how preparations have gone as the face into another All Ireland final. Their opponents Wexford enjoyed an eight point win over Armagh in their semi and Manager Ronayne who attended that game says “the Wexford team is full of pace and power and their forwards in particular look very dangerous but the strongest part of our team this year has been our defence so if they can perform well again on Saturday we are in with a great chance”. We hope that there will be a big Tipp crowd there on the day as these girls are extremely talented and the heart and guts they display would give any supporter great hope.
Panel for the final.
Jennifer Russell (Moyne Templetuohy), Claire Nolan (Clonmel Commercials), Rachel Kenneally (Aherlow), Jessica Newman (Clonmel Commercials), Treasa McGrath (Ballymacarbry), Shauna Maher (Ballyporeen), Shauna Ryan (Clonmel Óg), Kelly Hackett (Moycarkey Borris), Siobhan Condon (St.Ailbes), Niamh Myles (Brian Borus), Eimear Myles (Brian Borus), Aisling O’Connor (Cahir) (Captain), Caoimhe Lyons (Slievenamon), Katie Crowe (Aherlow), Graine Gorman (Moyne Templetuohy), Imelda O’Donovan (Slievenamon), Jessica Stokes (Clonmel Commercials), Maeve Hackett (Moycarkey Borris), Ciara Gorman (Moyne Templetuohy), Kelly Maher (Brian Borus), Caoimhe Bowles (Clonmel Commercials), Orlagh Walsh (Boherlahan Dualla), Orla Meagher (Slievenamon), Nollaig Butler (Moyne Templetuohy), Clionagh Higgins (Cahir), Aisling Condon (Brian Borus), Ciara Coughlan (Cappawhite), Amie Dudley (Ardfinnan)Path to All Ireland Final
When the players and management gathered in early February to begin their preparations for the year’s campaign they did so with a steely determination, especially from those who were involved the previous year. They had suffered the pain of a heart-breaking defeat in the All Ireland final going down by three points to Roscommon. Everyone vowed to do all they could to give themselves the opportunity to get back into another final and try and banish those painful memories. To do so they first had to retain their Munster title. This would be no easy task as they had only won two Munster crowns since the early eighties. Along with Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford competed in the championship. After Waterford suffered a surprise defeat to Limerick in the 1st round the Tipp team went into their opening game against Waterford with the added incentive that a win would see their great rivals exit the competition. For long periods of the game Waterford dominated but in the end Tipp’s class and never say die attitude shone through and they emerged winners 0-15 to 1-8 with Katie Crowe who kicked seven points, Siobhan Condon and Rachel Kenneally particularly impressive. Their next opponents were Limerick and due to the results of the games played so far this game would have no bearing on the competition as both sides were already through to the final. Nonetheless Tipp, showing a number of changes from the Waterford game and with a number of girls looking to nail down spots in the final team, put on a commanding display against the Treaty County who had also made lots of changes. The girls won on a score line of 4-18 to 1-6. Jessica Newman, Grainne Gorman (1-2) and Orla Meagher (1-6) were Tipp’s standout performers in the game. The Munster Final with the same two sides in action was to prove a much tighter affair. Both sets of backs were on top but it was the Tipp backs who proved the stronger allowing their opponents only a goal and two points. The forwards found the going tough but managed a goal and seven to run out five point winners 1-7 to 1-2. Tipp’s goalie Imelda O’Donovan was awarded player of the match with Treasa McGrath , Siobhan Condon and Katie Crowe who notched 1-4 also stood out.
And so onto the All Ireland semi-final against their old nemesis Roscommon and when the rain arrived the morning of the game after all the beautiful weather we had been having memories of the rain soaked final eleven months ago came ‘flooding’ back. Despite playing with the aid of strong breeze in the first half Tipp went into the dressingroom a point behind and their dream of another All Ireland final appearance hanging by a thread. But what a second half display they grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and powered forward at every opportunity the scoreline of 2-7 to 0-10 doesn’t do their second period dominance justice. There great performances all over the field in particular Aisling O’Connor, Eimear Myles, Siobhan Condon, Grainne Gorman, Katie Crowe, Rachel Kenneally and the outstanding Shauna Ryan. In truth though this was a team display that typified the character of this bunch of girls whose will to win and work ethic provide a perfect platform for their immense skill to shine through.
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final - Tipperary vs. Galway - Match Reports
25/07/2010
Tipperary defeated Galway by 3-17 to 3-16 in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final on Sunday in Croke Park. Corbett's last coup closes out an epic TOM HUMPHRIES At Croke Park for the Irish Times newspaper ALL-IRELAND SHC QUARTER-FINAL Tipperary 3-17 Galway 3-16: STRANGE HOW gingerly some counties approach each other and how wanton other encounters are. Galway and Tipp hurl without fear of each other and in the time of their modern rivalry they seldom disappoint. In Croke Park yesterday they produced a magnificent match, the game this hurling season has been parched for. Tipperary advance by the width of a late point to an All-Ireland semi-final with Waterford. Galway finish another season with their hearts ripped out. Going into the home stretch this was a game they should have finished out. Tipp got the final three scores of the game, however, and for that feat of sang froid alone they were probably worth their victory. It is customary for us to round on referees these days for supposedly engineering draws in big games. If anything yesterday, James Owens’ refusal in the last seconds to manufacture a draw or grant us the benison of extra-time was the only unsatisfactory element of a thrilling afternoon. A long free from Ger Farragher dropped into the Tipp square. A Galway hand (Niall Healy’s) rose as if to claim Excalibur. And promptly disappeared beneath a churning lake of blue and gold. A penalty looked a possibility. A free looked a likelihood. The referee seemed by his body language (a half-hearted spreading of the arms) to be opting for the penalty. A second or two of scrummaging ensued as we awaited the decision. Anti-climactically, the game was blown up. Anybody inclined to criticism of the referee, though, should filter their words through his contribution to a game that was passionate and intense and refereed shrewdly enough for its fluidity to be undiminished. A pity because as a tactical battle and an exhibition of hurling the game was unsurpassed this season. Galway, without Cyril Donnellan, started with Kevin Hayes in the forward line, while Tipp dropped Eoin Kelly out to centre forward, with Patrick Maher moving to the wing and Lar Corbett roving. Early on it looked as if Tipp would overwhelm Galway. They began in the spirit they had finished in Croke Park last September, with Patrick Maher bursting through, hopping off a challenge from Tony Óg Regan and scoring a fine point. A minute later Corbett, 70 yards out on the right sideline, sent over a wonderful score. Galway were in trouble, we thought. But at four points to one down they got their first break. The puck out from an Eoin Kelly score broke through to Éanna Ryan, who pounced like a wolf after a meatball. Pádraig Maher was flailing behind but Ryan struck a lovely goal to the corner of Brendan Cummins’ net. The sides were level for the first time in play. They would be level nine more times before the end. When Galway look back on this latest heartbreak they will perhaps compare Eoin Kelly’s blossoming season with that of Joe Canning. Zestless all summer, Canning was held scoreless from play yesterday and looks like a man in need of time and space to sort his injuries out and recover his appetite and sharpness. Club and county will surely encourage him to take the time necessary. By comparison, the graph of Eoin Kelly’s season makes happier reading and the first of his critical interventions came on 18 minutes yesterday with a goal in the style of Galway’s first. A long puck-out came to Patrick Maher, who wisely and speedily handpassed into Kelly’s path. Bang. Tipp were suddenly three points clear again. That provoked Galway’s best period. They got on top in midfield and registered six points without reply, starting with an uplifting Canning sideline and finishing with a wonder score from Iarla Tannian. Three minutes from half-time and they led by three points. They went into the tunnel two down. Points from Brendan Maher and Kelly again were followed just at the death by a breakthrough in the tactic of putting long, high balls into Noel McGrath. He had batted one effort just wide some minutes earlier but this time moved the ball through into the Tipp square where Séamus Callanan, a newly-installed sub, stood as isolated as a lighthouse. He netted efficiently: 2-8 to 1-9 at the break. Callanan’s introduction strengthened Tipp in that Shane McGrath moved to midfield in place of David Young and Tipp got on top there gradually while their half-back line continued to shade things. The evidence of all this would come later, however. Eoin Kelly pointed a free but then Paul Curran had to endure the humiliation of a double error which let Damien Hayes in for Galway’s second goal. Level again. Afterwards when Brendan Cummins noted “Galway got goal chances and took them . . . maybe our own fault. But with forwards like they have, they will always take them” He was speaking diplomatically about the second in particular. Six minutes after that, though, more redemption. Gearóid Ryan was put through at the other end. Bang. Tipp’s third goal. Duly they pulled away, only to be hauled back when Pádraig Maher was adjudged to have chopped at Joe Canning and a penalty was awarded. Joe may not have been at his best but he didn’t refuse the gift. Galway clawed back to a point behind before Damien Hayes brought them level. And so it ebbed and flowed till Aonghus Callanan put Galway two points up with a couple of minutes of ordinary time remaining. Tipp had to mine their resources. They did. Substitute John O’Brien and Ryan scored points and then Pa Bourke shifted a pass to Corbett, who scored the winner with the coolness of a man practising after training. TIPPERARY : B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Fanning, C O’Mahony, P Maher; B Maher (0-2) , D Young; G Ryan (1-2), P Maher (0-1) , S McGrath; N McGrath (0-1), L Corbett (0-3), E Kelly (1-7, 6 frees). Subs: S Callanan (1-0) for Young (30 mins), J O’Brien (0-1) for N McGrath (53 mins), C O’Brien for Fanning (62 mins), P Bourke for P Maher (65 mins). GALWAY : C Callanan; D Joyce, S Kavanagh, O Canning; D Barry, T Óg Regan, D Collins; G Farragher (0-2), D Burke (0-1); E Ryan (1-1) , K Hayes, A Smith; D Hayes (1-3), J Canning (1-5, 1-0 pen, three frees, 65, one lineball), I Tannian (0-1). Subs: K Hynes (0-2) for K Hayes (51 mins), A Callanan (0-1) for Ryan (53 mins), J Lee for O Canning (67 mins), N Healy for Smith (69 mins) Referee: J Owens (Wexford)
Croker magic as Tipp top the Tribe Tipperary 3-17 Galway 3-16 By Diarmuid O'Flynn for the Irish Examiner newspaper Monday, July 26, 2010 ONE point, one solitary, glorious point, that was all that separated these two marvellous teams at the end of this magical, mesmerising All-Ireland SHC quarter-final in Croke Park yesterday. One point, from the ice-cool stick of Tipperary’s Lar Corbett in the first minute of injury-time was the difference between life – advancing to an All-Ireland semi-final with Waterford – and sporting death, the end of your inter-county hurling season. That two teams should play so well, should combine to offer us all one of the great games of one of the great sports, it seems unfair that one reaps all the reward, the other suffers all the agony. "There’s a very thin line between winning and losing," said a shattered John McIntyre, Tipperary in his soul but now, as manager and long-time resident, Galway in his heart. "And there is often then a presumption that on the losing team, either the management or the players were off the pace, but Tipp got the breaks in the final minutes – ah, this is tough..." Tough indeed, and very tough, that on the day the Tribesmen produced their best and most sustained 70-plus minutes of hurling for several years, their hopes should be shattered by a side which, in the end, was just that shade better. But that’s sport, the cruelty, the glory; it’s those very vagaries that keep us all so in thrall, it’s why we come back again and again, even those who – like Galway yesterday, players, management and supporters – suffer the most. Let no-one criticise this Galway effort yesterday, let no-one question why Tipperary, and not Galway, advance. Galway gave their all, but they met a superior force – it is that simple. Oh, we had so hoped for a game like this, for a match of real quality in a season of so much disappointment. From the opening whistle the standard was set with four quality points for Tipperary (Patrick Maher and Lar Corbett with the openers, then two from Eoin Kelly), against a magnificent strike by Eanna Ryan (0-4 to 0-1). Then came the first goal of the game, Ryan again (doing unto Tipp what his uncle of the same name had done so many times in the past) bursting onto the break of a huge Colm Callanan puckout, soloing through, and giving Brendan Cummins no chance to draw them level, (1-1 to 0-4). Soon, however, Tipperary would have a goal of their own, and it was almost a mirror image – a huge Cummins puckout, caught by the impressive Patrick Maher who parted to Eoin Kelly and again there was no chance for the keeper. A mere 19 minutes gone but at 1-6 to 1-3, the tone was set. Galway did then go on a bit of a run, probably the most dominant period for any one team in the match, hitting six points in the next 10 minutes to lead by three (1-9 to 1-6) as half-time approached. Significantly, however, they couldn’t hold that lead, and points from Kelly and midfielder Brendan Maher (brilliant again), then another goal (sub Seamus Callanan ghosting in behind the Galway defence), saw the pendulum swing back to Tipp who led by two points at the break (2-8 to 1-9). It was a fine first half, but even better was to come. Within three minutes of the restart they were level again, the ever-alert and ever-dangerous Damien Hayes doing what he has been doing all season, making a nuisance of himself in around the danger area, forcing an error from the otherwise outstanding Paul Curran at full-back, and pouncing, to goal, tennis-style (a forehand smash) from point-blank range past the hapless and helpless Cummins. The sides were locked at 2-9 apiece. To and fro it swung for the next 30 minutes, each side adding a third goal. Gearoid Ryan had a cracker for Tipp, screaming onto a stray Patrick Maher pass before firing a pile-driver past Callanan in the 43rd minute. At the other end Joe Canning converted a penalty with a low bullet, after he had been pulled down by Padraig Maher in the 52nd minute. All the while the points continuing to flow. Three times they were level, 2-10 apiece (40th minute), 3-13 (54th), 3-14 (58th), two teams locked in mortal combat. The reserves were called in, and as the game headed into the final 10 minutes, subs Kevin Hynes and Aongus Callanan each scored for Galway to give the men from the west a two-point advantage. As at the end of the first half, however, as in too many games over the past two barren decades, Galway couldn’t close the deal. A fine point from Tipperary sub John O’Brien, another from the flying Gearoid Ryan, and as the game went into injury-time it was all tied up once again, 3-16 apiece. Now was the moment and here the game was decided. Another Tipp sub, Pa Bourke, produced a defence-splitting run before parting to Lar Corbett, who turned, paused and drained the winner. Hero, heartbreaker. Whatever your stance, it was a privilege to witness. Tipperary: B Cummins, P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill, D Fanning, C O'Mahony, P Maher, B Maher (0-2), D Young, G Ryan (1-2), P Maher (0-1), S McGrath, N McGrath (0-1), L Corbett (0-3), E Kelly (1-7 (0-6f).
Subs: S Callanan (1-0) for Young, J O’Brien (0-1) for N McGrath, C O’Brien for Fanning, P Bourke for P Maher Galway: C Callanan, D Joyce, S Kavanagh, O Canning, D Barry, T Og Regan, D Collins, G Farragher (0-2), D Burke (0-1), E Ryan (1-1), K Hayes, A Smith, D Hayes (1-3), J Canning (1-5, 1-0 pen, 3f, 1s/l, 1 ’65), I Tannian (0-1).
Subs: K Hynes (0-2) for K Hayes, A Callanan (0-1) for Ryan, J Lee for O Canning. Referee: J Owens (Wexford)
Maher dictates another tale of woe for galwayBy Martin Breheny for the Irish Independent newspaper Monday July 26 2010 LIAM Sheedy wore the look of a man who just had his shoulders relieved of the heavy load which had stubbornly sat there since the last Sunday in May. That was the day that Tipperary's carefully constructed championship plans were swamped by a Leeside flood as Cork opened the sluice gates and swept all before them. It left Tipperary with the sizeable challenge of sifting through the wreckage, salvaging what they could and rebuilding their All-Ireland dreams on new foundations. The success of that operation became apparent in Croke Park as Tipperary held their nerve over the closing minutes and hit Galway for three points to secure a semi-final clash with Waterford on August 15. Tipperary's win may have been achieved by the bare minimum but, in many ways, that made it all the more satisfactory as it proved that their resolve was very much intact. "You want to be in Croke Park in mid-August," said Sheedy. "It looked a long way off for us at the end of May but thankfully we'll be there now." It was another heartbreaking afternoon for Galway as their run without a win in Croke Park extended to five years. For the second successive year, Galway had lost a quarter-final by a point after putting themselves in a winning position. But similar to the footballers, who blew two-point leads against Sligo and Wexford, the hurlers tensed up on home stretch, failing to score from the 61st minute when sub Aongus Callanan put them two points clear. Tipperary didn't score again until the 68th minute but when sub John O'Brien pointed, it gave them a new impetus and Ger Ryan and Lar Corbett landed two more in stoppage time to edge them in front. Galway had one late stab at salvation when Ger Farragher's long-range free dropped in front of the Tipperary goal but the ensuing stalemate was all to Tipperary's advantage before referee James Owens blew the final whistle. Galway manager John McIntyre claimed afterwards that Niall Healy had received a bang, which left him with a bloodied mouth as he became involved in a desperate tussle for the ball. Galway felt he should have got a free in but the referee saw it differently, much to Tipperary's relief. They had prevailed in a massively entertaining game which was level on no fewer than 10 occasions. The closeness of the scoring, and the manner in which the lead changed hands, provided a fascinating spectacle and while the error rate was high on both sides, it was more than compensated for by the sheer drama. The perfect conditions provided the backdrop for a high-octane encounter between two teams who tend to put up big scores against each other. And so it was again yesterday with Tipperary finally nudging home by a single score from a combined total of 39. It left Galway with a horrible empty feeling, one which won't be helped by the evidence from the post-mortem which will inevitably take place. They restricted Tipperary to a single point between the 49th and 68th minutes, during which they helped they helped themselves to 1-4, yet failed to see the job through to a successful conclusion. The goal came in the 51st minute when Joe Canning, who was adjudged to have been held as he bore down on the Tipp goal, smacked a penalty to the net. Two points from impressive sub Kevin Hynes and one each from Damien Hayes and Aongus Callanan steered Galway into what looked to be winning territory only to lose their way on the run-in. Of course there was more to it than that. Tipperary's dogged persistence in the closing minutes prised the initiative away from Galway who made a number of mistakes which cost them dearly. But then both defences conceded scores which they would have expected to avoid. Seamus Callanan scored a simple goal before half-time when a flick by Noel McGrath split the Galway defence and, two minutes into the second half, Damien Hayes capitalised on an error by Paul Curran to whip the ball home. It was an uncharacteristic mistake by Curran who did well in his battle with Joe Canning. Restored to free-taking duties, Canning was Galway's top scorer on 1-5, all of which came from placed balls. Once again the deliveries in his direction lacked accuracy but he also found Curran a very difficult opponent who will have been delighted to keep his vaunted opponent scoreless from play. Damien Hayes and Eanna Ryan provided Galway's main scoring threat from open play, making and exploiting openings as they notched a total of 2-4 between them. Sub Kevin Hayes did well too. Galway lined out without injured centre-forward Cyril Donnellan whose ability to break up play was badly missed. At the other end, Ger Ryan had a very productive afternoon while Lar Corbett, Eoin Kelly and subs Seamus Callanan and John O'Brien also contributed handsomely to the victory. Shane McGrath, who started at centre-forward, moved to midfield when Callanan replaced David Young in the 31st minute and made a big impact. However, it was Tipperary's No 8 Brendan Maher who did best of all. His energy and workrate, allied to his fetching and delivering, made him a hugely significant figure and he also chipped in with a crucial point in either half. Eanna Ryan's goal in the 10th minute was cancelled out by an Eoin Kelly strike in the 19th minute before Galway scored six unanswered points to lead by three after 32 minutes. But Tipp pared two back before Callanan pounced for their second goal just before half-time to leave them 2-8 to 1-9 ahead at the break. Ger Ryan's 43rd-minute goal came in the middle of a fertile spell for Tipperary which took them four points clear (3-13 to 2-12) after 49 minutes. Then it was Galway's turn to enjoy a period of dominance which left them well placed to claim a semi-final slot as the game ticked towards the end of normal time. When the pressure was at its most intense in the final few minutes, it was Tipperary who had the composure to score three points which sunk Galway and re-awakened their own All-Ireland ambitions in a very meaningful way. Scorers -- Tipperary: E Kelly 1-7 (0-6f), G Ryan 1-2, S Callanan 1-0, L Corbett 0-3, B Maher 0-2, Patrick Maher, N McGrath, J O'Brien 0-1 each. Galway: J Canning 1-5 (1-0 pen, 0-3f, 0-1 '65', 0-1 line ball), D Hayes 1-3, E Ryan 1-1, G Farragher, K Hynes 0-2 each, I Tannian, D Burke, A Callanan 0-1 each. Tipperary -- B Cummins 7; P Stapleton 7, P Curran 8, M Cahill 7; D Fanning 7, C O'Mahony 8, Padraic Maher 7; Brendan Maher 9, D Young 5; G Ryan 8, Patrick Maher 6, S McGrath 7; N McGrath 5, L Corbett 7, E Kelly 7. Subs: S Callanan 7 for Young (31), J O'Brien 7 for N McGrath (54), C O'Brien for Fanning (63), P Bourke for Patrick Maher (66). Galway -- C Callanan 7; D Joyce 7, S Kavanagh 7, O Canning 7; D Barry 7, T Og Regan 8, D Collins 6; G Farragher 7, D Burke 6; E Ryan 7, K Hayes 5, A Smith 6; D Hayes 8, J Canning 6, I Tannian 5. Subs: K Hynes 8 for K Hayes (51), A Callanan 7 for Ryan (54), J Lee for O Canning (68), N Healy for Smith (69). REF -- J Owens (Wexford)
Tipperary come good at the death From the GAA.ie web site Sunday, July 25, 2010 Tipperary are through to the semi-finals of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship after hitting the last three points of the game to beat Galway by 3-17 to 3-16 in a cracking encounter at Croke Park on Sunday. Tipperary trailed by two points in the 69th minute, but points from John O’Brien and Gearóid Ryan levelled the game, before Lar Corbett hit the winner a minute into stoppage time. Galway had a late chance to force a replay when they were awarded a free inside their own half three minutes into stoppage time. Ger Farragher delivered a long ball into the area and Niall Healy won possession, but he was surrounded by blue and gold jerseys and flopped on the ground, unable to get his shot away and referee James Owens blew for full time. It was cruel luck on the Tribesmen who had contributed so much to a superb game of hurling. Having been hit by a sucker punch just before the break – Seamus Callinan netted for Tipp on the stroke of half-time – Galway showed great resolve to come back thanks to goals from Damien Hayes and a Joe Canning penalty to lead in the final quarter. However, the Premier men came back from the death late in the game to claim their place in the semi-finals, where they will play Waterford. After a tight first half which saw Tipperary lead at the break by 2-8 to 1-9 thanks to Callanan’s late goal, the second half developed into a a real shootout between two heavyweights. Tipperary opened up a 0-4 to 0-1 lead by the eight minute, but Galway hit back with the first of the game’s six goals when Eanna Ryan won a puck out and raced through on goal before unleashing a rocket past Brendan Cummins. Eoin Kelly, who would finish with 1-7 for Tipp, was the next to hit the back of the net, slicing through the Galway defence. His shot was low and hard, but Colm Callanan, the Galway goalkeeper, should have kept the ball out. Galway’s reaction was instant. Joe Canning sent a sideline cut over the bar and five more points in a row, including efforts from Damien Hayes, Ger Farragher and Iarla Tannian, gave the men from the west a 1-9 to 1-6 lead. Tipperary’s goal was a bolt from the blue. Ollie Canning had done a brilliant job shepherding Noel McGrath in the first half, but the youngster beat his opponent to a high ball, pulling first time to send Seamus Callanan clear on goal and the substitute, who came on for David Young seven minutes earlier, finished neatly. Having trailed for much of the half, Tipperary went into the half-time break two points to the good, 2-8 to 1-9. Eoin Kelly extended their lead to three with a free just after the break, but it would not last long. Galway’s second came about after a series of mistakes from Tipperary full-back Paul Curran. The Mullinahone man miscontrolled the ball when came out to make a clearance and then inadvertently played it into the path of Damien Hayes when he stubbed his hurley into the ground while attempting to clear his lines the second time. Hayes, presented with a gift, gratefully accepted. The sides were level; 2-9 apiece. The early glut of scores set the tone for an entertaining second half. In keeping with the pattern of the game, Tipperary responded with a goal of their own. Patrick Maher won the ball in the Tipperary half-back line and shoveled it through to Gearóid Ryan, whose pace took him clear of the Galway defence and his shot beat Callanan. Tipperary had purposely moved Eoin Kelly out the field to make space in the full-forward line after Galway full-back Shane Kavanagh had controlled that are in the first half. The gambit had paid off. Following a David Burke point for Galway, Tipp made a surge for the line, with Brendan Maher, Gearóid Ryan and Corbett all landing points from play to leave them 3-13 to 2-12 clear. It looked like the winning play. However, goals were never too far away in this game and the sixth of the afternoon arrived at just the right time for Galway. Padraic Maher was tackled by Joe Canning and spilled possession before he was adjudged to have – harshly it seems – fouled the Portumna man and the referee awarded the penalty. Joe Canning’s shot from was unstoppable. Kevin Hayes snapped over a point in the next play and Galway had turned the game on its head to lead by one. Eoin Kelly levelled the game in the 58th minute from a placed ball, but it was Galway who looked the more likely winners and further scores from Kevin Hynes and Damien Hayes left them two clear with nine minutes to play. The momentum was with the Tribesmen and a place in the last four of the Championship for the first time since 2005 beckoned. The history of hurling in the west is littered with tales of heartache and near misses, and another chapter was added on Sunday, as Tipperary hit the last three points of the game to steal the victory at the death. John O’Brien and Gearóid Ryan did the initial bodywork with point from play, before Corbett delivered the knockout blow a minute into injury time. Tipperary: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Fanning, C O'Mahony, P Maher 0-2; B Maher, D Young; G Ryan 1-3, P Maher 0-1, S McGrath; N McGrath 0-1, L Corbett 0-3, E Kelly 1-7 (0-6f). Tipperary Subs: S Callanan 1-0 for Young ’31, J O’Brien 0-1 for McGrath ’54, C O’Brien for Fanning ’62, P Bourke for Patrick Maher ’66. Galway: C Callanan; D Joyce, S Kavanagh, O Canning; D Barry, T Og Regan, D Collins; G Farragher 0-2, D Burke 0-1; E Ryan 1-1, K Hayes, A Smith; D Hayes 1-3, J Canning 0-5 (0-4f), I Tannian 0-1. Galway Subs: K Hynes 0-2 for K Hayes ’52, A Callanan 0-1 for E Ryan ’55, J Lee for O Canning ’68, N Healy for A Smith ’70, Referee: James Owens (Loch Garman) Attendance: 27,864
Tipperary 3-17 Galway 3-16 From the RTE.ie web site Sunday, 25 July 2010 19:34 Lar Corbett's stoppage time winner gave Tipp victory in an epic All-Ireland SHC quarter-final at Croke Park. A thrilling contest ebbed and flowed from start to finish, propelled by the passion and skill of two totally committed sides. The scores were level on nine occasions before Liam Sheedy's men pushed on in the closing stages to take the win and set up a semi-final clash with Waterford. A crowd of 27,864 was transported on a roller-coaster of twists and turns which produced half a dozen goals and heroism in spades. Eanna Ryan gave the Tribesmen a massive boost in the tenth minute when he burst through a gap in the Tipp defence to fire home a goal. It was a much-needed score, given what had gone before, with the Munster men easing ahead with points from Patrick Maher, Lar Corbett and two from Eoin Kelly. Damien Hayes gave Galway the lead for the first time on 13 minutes, but Tipperary succeeded in keeping Joe Canning quiet, the cover provided by corner backs Paddy Stapleton and Michael Cahill largely responsible for the Portumna ace's failure to score from play in the first half. Canning did bring the sides level for the third time from a 65 midway through the first half, but Tipperary immediately struck for a goal, Kelly drilling past Colm Callinan from Maher's knock-down. However, it was Galway who gained a fresh impetus from that score, scoring the next six points to go three clear. Canning arrowed over a superb sideline cut, and tagged on a couple of frees, with Damien Hayes, Iarla Tannion and Ger Farragher, with a huge effort, also on target. Excellent defending from Tony Óg Regan, Shane Kavanagh and David Collins kept Tipp scoreless for 16 minutes, but they finished the half with a 1-02 salvo to take a four-point advantage into the break. Kelly and Brendan Maher knocked over points, before Noel McGrath's flick sent substitute Seamus Callanan through for a stoppage time goal and a 2-08 to 1-09 lead. Galway hit the front again with a sensational start to the second half. Damien Hayes took advantage of a rare Paul Curran error to get in for a goal, and points from Farragher and Canning made it 2-11 to 2-10. A remarkable tie quickly took yet another twist, with Gearoid Ryan showing lightning pace to dart through for Tipp's third goal on 43 minutes. Corbett gave them the relative comfort of a four-point lead, but inevitably there was to be yet another goal. Joe Canning was fouled and smashed home the penalty himself, and when Damien Hayes and Kevin Hynes tagged on points, the Connacht men were back in front. Hynes and fellow sub Aengus Callanan added further points, but Tipperary refused to surrender, and late scores from John O'Brien, Ryan and Corbett saw them win a classic contest. Tipperary: B Cummins, P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill, D Fanning, C O'Mahony, P Maher, B Maher (0-2), D Young, G Ryan (1-2), P Maher (0-1), S McGrath, N McGrath (0-1), L Corbett (0-3), E Kelly (1-7). Subs: S Callanan (1-0) for Young, J O'Brien (0-1) for N McGrath, C O'Brien for Fanning, P Bourke for P Maher Galway: C Callanan, D Joyce, S Kavanagh, O Canning, D Barry, T Og Regan, D Collins, G Farragher (0-2), D Burke (0-1), E Ryan (1-1), K Hayes, A Smith, D Hayes (1-3), J Canning (1-5), I Tannian (0-1). Subs: K Hynes (0-2) for K Hayes, A Callanan (0-1) for Ryan, J Lee for O Canning. Referee: J Owens (Wexford)
Team News Tipperary have named the same 15 which started in last Sunday’s victory over Offaly for Sunday’s GAA Hurling Senior Championship quarter final against Galway. There is one positional switch – Shane McGrath is named at left half forward and Patrick “Bonner” Maher at centre forward. The team is 1. Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon Grange)
2. Paddy Stapleton (Borris-Ileigh)
3. Paul Curran (Mullinahone)
4. Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields)
5. Declan Fanning (Killenaule)
6. Conor O’Mahony (Newport)
7. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
8. Brendan Maher (Borris-Ileigh)
9. David Young (Toomevara)
10. Gearóid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons)
11. Patrick Maher (Lorrha and Dorrha)
12. Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch)
13. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
14. Lar Corbett (Thurles Sarsfields)
15. Eoin Kelly (Mullinahone) Captain
GALWAY (SHC v Tipperary): C Callanan; D Joyce, S Kavanagh, O Canning; D Barry, T g Regan, D Collins; G Farragher, D Burke; A Smyth, C Donnellan, E Ryan; D Hayes, J Canning, I Tannian Press Pack for Tipperary Senior Hurling Panel 2010 All-Ireland SH Championship Quarter Final Team Announcement The team will be announced by email and local radio at 9pm on Thursday July 22nd. It will be posted on the Tipperary GAA website shortly after 9pm. Player Profiles A full list of player profiles can be found on the Tipperary GAA web site – click on the following link to view this information – http://tipperary.gaa.ie/seniorhurlingplayerprofiles.html Management Profiles Liam Sheedy (Portroe), Eamon O’Shea (Kilruane MacDonaghs) and Michael Ryan (Upperchurch-Drombane) are in their third season in charge of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team. Liam Sheedy, who is team manager, was previously a senior hurling selector in 2003 and was Manager of the Tipperary Minor Hurling team in 2005 and 2006, winning an All-Ireland title in 2006. He also served as Manager of the Intermediate Hurling team. He played 7 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1997 and 1999. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He won a NHL title in 1999. He also won Munster and All-Ireland junior hurling championship medals in 1989 and 1991. Eamon O’Shea who is team coach, played 5 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1979 and 1986. He also played senior inter-county hurling with Dublin. He won Munster and All-Ireland minor hurling championships with Tipperary in 1976, Munster and All-Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1979, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1978 and a NHL title in 1979. He won 4 County SH championships with Kilruane MacDonaghs and won an All-Ireland club title with them in the 1985/86 season. Michael Ryan played 24 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary in a senior inter-county career that started in 1991 versus Limerick and ended with his retirement in 2000. He won Munster and All-Ireland SH championships in 1991. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He also won two NHL titles in 1994 and 1999. Trainer Dr. Cian O’Neill from the Moorefield Club in Kildare and a lecturer and course director in Sports Science in University of Limerick (UL) is the team trainer. He has extensive experience training club, colleges and inter-county teams including the Limerick senior footballers. SHC 2010 Tipperary 0-21 Offaly 1-12 O’Moore Park Portlaoise SHC Qualifier 18/7/10 Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19 Semple Stadium SHC Qualifier 3/7/10 Cork 3-15 Tipperary 0-14 Páirc Uí Chaoimh Munster SHC Q/f 30/5/10 Tipperary Team v Offaly 18/7/10 B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Fanning, C O’Mahony (0-1f), Padraic Maher; B Maher (0-2), D Young; G Ryan (0-3), S McGrath (0-1), Patrick Maher; N McGrath (0-1), L Corbett (0-2), E Kelly (0-11, 8f, 2 65s) Subs used: S Callanan for Patrick Maher (56 mins), S Hennessy for Young (61), P Bourke for N McGrath (62), C O’Brien for B Maher (67), J O’Brien for S McGrath (69). Tipperary Team v Wexford 3/7/10 B Cummins; M Cahill, D Fanning, C O’Brien; D Young (0-3), C O’Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher, S McGrath; G Ryan (0-4), S Callanan (0-1), Patrick Maher (0-2); N McGrath (0-3, 1f), L Corbett (2-3), E Kelly (0-8, 3f, 2 65s). Subs: P Curran for Fanning (inj, 2 – blood sub), J O’Brien for Callanan (50), S Hennessy for Kelly (58), D Egan (1-0) for S McGrath (64), S Maher for B Maher (68), M Heffernan for Ryan (70). Tipperary Team v Cork 30/5/10 B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Maher, P Curran; D Fanning, C O’Mahony, M Cahill; B Maher (0-1), S McGrath; N McGrath, S Callanan (0-1), J O’Brien (0-2); E Kelly (0-7, 0-5f, 0-2 ’65), L Corbett (0-2). Subs: S Hennessy for O’Meara ’43, G Ryan for C O’Mahony ’57, T Hammersley (0-1) for N McGrath ’62, J Brennan for J O’Brien ’66, C O’Brien for McGrath ’68. Appearances 26 players lined out for Tipperary during the 3 matches Scorers 12 players have scored to date in the championship led by Eoin Kelly (0-26), Lar Corbett (2-6), and Gearóid Ryan (0-7) NHL 2010 Results Sunday February 28th in Dublin Dublin 1-21 Tipperary 1-12 Sunday March 7th in Thurles Tipperary 1-14 Kilkenny 0-13 Sunday March 14th in Thurles Tipperary 2-17 Galway 0-14 Sunday March 21st in Limerick Tipperary 2-23 Limerick 0-8 Sunday March 28th in Thurles Tipperary 1-19 Waterford 2-16 Sunday April 4th in Cork Cork 1-16 Tipperary 1-15 Sunday April 18th in Tullamore Tipperary 1-18 Offaly 2-14 Appearances 32 players lined out for Tipperary during the 7 matches Scorers 20 players scored during the NHL led by Eoin Kelly (2-35), Timmy Hammersley (1-12), Lar Corbett (0-11), Seamus Callanan (1-8) Previous Meetings between Tipperary and Galway Championship – 24 meetings, Tipperary won 18, Galway won 6, 0 draws. League – 65 meetings, Tipp won 42, Galway won 18, 5 draws. Championship Meetings 1/1/1888 All Irl Final (1887) Birr Tipperary 1-1 Galway 0-0 17/12/1899 All Irl S/F (1898) Athenry Tipperary 3-14 Galway 1-3 21/9/1902 All Irl Final (1900) Terenure Tipperary 6-13 Galway 1-5 8/9/1907 All Irl S/F (1906) Limerick Tipperary 7-14 Galway 0-2 14/2/1909 All Irl S/F (1908) Limerick Tipperary 5-15 Galway 1-0 17/10/1909 All Irl S/F Limerick Tipperary 6-7 Galway 5-7 22/10/1916 All Irl S/F AthloneT Tipp 8-1 Galway 0-0 (Unfinished – Galway refused to return for the 2nd half). 26/8/1923 All Irl S/F (1922) Galway Tipperary 3-2 Galway 1-3 23/11/1924 All Irl S/F Croke Park Galway 3-1 Tipperary 2-3 6/9/1925 All Irl Final Croke Park Tipperary 5-6 Galway 1-5 17/8/1930 All Irl S/F Birr Tipperary 6-8 Galway 2-4 13/8/1950 All Irl S/F Tuam Tipperary 4-7 Galway 2-6 7/9/1958 All Irl Final Croke Park Tipperary 4-9 Galway 2-5 2/7/1961 Munster SHC S/F Ennis Tipperary 7-12 Galway 5-6 15/8/1971 All Ireland S/F Birr Tipperary 3-26 Galway 6-8 9/8/1987 All Irl S/F Croke Park Galway 3-20 Tipperary 2-17 4/9/1988 All Irl Final Croke Park Galway 1-15 Tipperary 0-14 6/8/1989 All Irl S/F Croke Park Tipperary 1-17 Galway 2-11 4/8/1991 All Irl S/F Croke Park Tipperary 3-13 Galway 1-9 8/8/1993 All Irl S/F Croke Park Galway 1-16 Tipperary 1-14 23/7/2000 All Irl Q/F Croke Park Galway 1-14 Tipperary 0-15 9/9/2001 All Irl Final Croke Park Tipperary 2-18 Galway 2-15 13/7/2003 All Irl Qualifier Pearse Stadium Tipperary 1-18 Galway 1-17 31/7/2005 All Irl Q/F Croke Park Galway 2-20 Tipperary 2-18. Tipperary’s top scorers in last ten championship meetings with Galway- 1971 Michael ‘Babs’ Keating 2-12 1987 Pat Fox 2-1 1988 Nicky English 0-6 1989 Nicky English 0-8 1991 Michael Cleary 1-9 1993 Michael Cleary 0-8 2000 John Leahy 0-4 2001 Mark O’ Leary 2-1 and Eoin Kelly 0-7 2003 Benny Dunne 1-1 and Lar Corbett 0-4 2005 Eoin Kelly 1-9 SNIPPETS Liam Sheedy v Galway Tipperary’s Manager Liam Sheedy won a National League medal, at left corner back ,on the team which beat Galway, in the 1999 final at Ennis. Michael Ryan v Galway Current Selector, Michael Ryan, who also lined out in the number four jersey, was a winner in the 1993/94 success over the Westerners, at the Gaelic Grounds Eamon O’Shea v Galway Present Coach, Eamon O’Shea was right half forward on the team which beat Galway in the 1978/79 league final, also at Limerick. Eamon resides in Galway. John McIntyre Galway’s Manager, John McIntyre from Lorrha, was a Tipperary star in the 1980s and his Centenary Year Munster final performance, against Cork in Semple Stadium, is still recalled when that game is discussed. John made his championship debut for Tipperary against Clare in 1983 and was first choice centre back for the championships of 1983 ,’84 and ‘85. He made his eighth and final championship appearance, as a substitute, in the 1986 Munster semi final loss to Clare at Ennis. His goalkeeper, in the Munster campaigns of 1983 to 1985 was John Sheedy, a brother of current Tipp manager, Liam. Prior to his appointment in the West, John McIntyre had been Offaly Senior Hurling Manager on 2 separate occasions. Lar Corbett Lar played against Galway twice in the championship, winning in 2001 (scored 0-2) and 2003 (scored 0-4). He didn’t play in the All Ireland Quarter Final of 2005 due to injury. Lar has played against eleven of the twelve teams which participated with Tipperary in this year’s Mac Carthy Cup. The only county he has not played championship hurling against is Carlow. His most frequent opponents have been Limerick – 8 meetings , followed by Clare and Cork 6 each, Waterford 5, Wexford 4, Kilkenny and Offaly 3 each, Galway 2, Antrim, Dublin and Laois 1 each. Lar has finished best against Limerick (4-9 in total) and only failed to score in eight of his 40 championship appearances. He has scored in each of his last 15 games. Championship appearances – Played 40, Won 24, Drew 4, Lost 12. Scored 15-53. Average – 2.45 points per game. Started 32 games, came on as a substitute 8 times Tony Reddin Famed former Tipperary goalkeeper, Tony Reddin, regarded as hurling’s best ever ‘keeper, is a native of Mullagh, County Galway. Now 91 years old, Tony played for his native club and the Lorrha Dorrha club in Tipperary. In a 10 year career with Tipperary he won 3 All Ireland medals in 1949, 1950 and 1951. Seamus Shinners Seamus Shinners from Newport moved in the opposite direction to Tony Reddin – he played in goals for Galway in their 1979 All Ireland final defeat to Kilkenny. 3 Tipp Managers in Croke Park 3 of the teams in Sunday’s quarter finals will be Tipperary men – Liam Sheedy (Tipp), John McIntyre (Galway) and Dinny Cahill (Antrim) Tipp in Croke Park 2010 will be the 6th successive year that Tipperary will play championship hurling in Croke Park and it will be the 10th year of the last 11 that they have done so. 2004 was the only year the missed out having lost to Cork in Killarney in the qualifiers. Championship Debutants under Liam Sheedy Liam Sheedy has given 15 players championship debuts in his 2 seasons as Tipp SH Manager: Seamus Callanan, Darren Gleeson, Timmy Hammersley, Michael Heffernan, Seamus Hennessy, Pat Kerwick, Brendan Maher, Padraic Maher, Patrick Maher, Noel McGrath, Conor O’Brien, Brian O’Meara, Gearóid Ryan, Paddy Stapleton and David Young. 6 of them made their debuts in 2010 – Hammersley, Heffernan, Hennessy, Patrick Maher, O’Meara and Young. Padraic Maher – The 700 Minute Man All Star full back and captain of the Tipperary U-21 team, Padraic Maher, is the only player to have played for all 70 minutes in each of Tipp’s 10 games in League and Championship this year. He is also the only player to have played in all 10 games. Mullinahone clubmates, Eoin Kelly and Paul Curran have each played in 9 games. Kelly missed the League game v Waterford while Curran missed the League game against Cork. That was the only League or championship game Curran missed in 2009 and 2010. Twice in Quarter Finals Tipp and Galway have met twice in quarter finals, 2000 and 2005 with Galway winning on both occasions. Their 2010 meeting is again after a 5 year interval. Tipp in All Ireland SHC Qualifiers, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals 1997 to 2010 Played 27: Won 16 Drew 1 Lost 10 1997 July 26: Clones Quarter Final Tipperary 3-24 Down 3-8 Aug 17: Croke Park Semi Final Tipperary 2-16 Wexford 0-15 Sep 14: Croke Park Final Clare 0-20 Tipperary 2-13 1998 None 1999 None 2000 July 23: Croke Park Quarter Final Galway 1-14 Tipperary 0-15 2001 Aug 12: Croke Park Semi Final Tipperary 1-16 Wexford 3-10 (Draw) Aug 18: Croke Park Replay Tipperary 3-12 Wexford 0-10 Sep 9: Croke Park Final Tipperary 2-18 Galway 2-15 2002 July 13: Portlaoise Qualifier Tipperary 2-19 Offaly 1-9 July 28: Croke Park Quarter Final Tipperary 1-25 Antrim 2-12 Aug 18: Croke Park Semi Final Kilkenny 1-20 Tipperary 1-16 2003 Jun 14: Portlaoise Qualifier Rd 1 Tipperary 3-28 Laois 0-13 July 13: Galway Qualifier Rd 2 Tipperary 1-18 Galway 1-17 July 27: Croke Park- Quarter Final Tipperary 2-16 Offaly 2-11 Aug 17: Croke Park- Semi Final Kilkenny 3-18 Tipperary 0-15 2004 Jun 26: Limerick Qualifier Rd 1 Tipperary 3-12 Limerick 2-12 July 10: Killarney Qualifier Rd 2 Cork 0-18 Tipperary 1-9 2005 July 31: Croke Park Quarter Final Galway 2-20 Tipperary 2-18 2006 July 23: Croke Park- Quarter Final Waterford 1-22 Tipperary 3-13 2007 Jun 30: Semple Stad. Round 1 Tipperary 2-17 Offaly 2-13 July 7: Parnell Park Round 2 Tipperary 1-20 Dublin 1-11 July 14: Semple Stad. Round 3 Tipperary 2-16 Cork 1-18 July 28: Croke Park Quarter Final Wexford 3-10 Tipperary 1-14 2008 Aug 18: Croke Park Semi Final Waterford 1-20 Tipperary 1-18 2009 Aug 16: Croke Park Semi Final Tipperary 6-19 Limerick 2-7 Sep 6: Croke Park Final Kilkenny 2-22 Tipperary 0-23 2010 July 3: Semple Stad Qualifier Rd 1 Tipperary 3-24 Wexford 0-19 July 18: Portlaoise Qualifier Rd 3 Tipperary 0-21 Offaly 1-12 Feel free to use any of this information as appropriate. My thanks to Seamus O’Doherty and Liam Hogan for their assistance in preparing this Press Pack. Ger Ryan PRO, Tipperary County Board Email: pro.tipperary@gaa.ie
Tipperary Handball Notes - July 26th 2010
26/07/2010
Tipperary Handball
With the Munster Championships almost completed Tipperary players have won Munster titles and earned a place in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals against Ulster. In the U21 Grade Fergal Collins (Ballina) had good win in the Singles Munster Final against C.J. Fitzpatrick from Limerick winning 21/16, 21/13 & in the U21 Doubles final with Declan Gleeson (Ballina)they beat Fiachra Hayes & John Kennedy from Clare 21/2, 21/2. In GMAS Pat Ryan Munster Final (Ballyporeen) Bt Tony O Flaherty (Youghalarra) 21/10, 21/13. In the GMAD Final Tony O Flaherty & Pat Griffin Beat Mike Kelly & Charlie Coughlan (Clare) 21/11, 5/21, 21/18. In the Master B singles Paul Maher (Tipp) Bt Mike O Brien (Tipp) 21/10, 21/18. In the Master B Doubles Paul Maher & John Lee Bt Mike Kennedy & Mike Russell (Lk) 21/12, 21/17.In the Master A Doubles Josie O Dwyer & Willie O Dwyer (Cashel) Bt John Mc Quaid (Ballina) & Pat O Flaherty (Youghalarra) . In EMBD Andy Purcell & Jim Looby (Tipp) Bt Jim Quinn & Gary Howard (Tipp) 21/9, 17/21, 21/8. In Junior B Doubles Denis White & Ray Manton (Cashel) Bt Patrick & Aongus Frawley (Lk) . In Junior B Singles Mike Carroll (Ballina) Bt David Hickey (Ballina) 21/12, 21/20. In EMAD Pakie Mullins & Billy Mullins (Tipp) Bt Tom O Brien & John Frazer (Lk) 21/7, 21/17. In DMAS Pakie Mullins Bt Dave Riordan (Cork) 21/1, 21/3. In the EMAS Billy Mullins was beaten by Tom O Brien (Lk) 12/21, 21/8, 21/7. In GMBD Martin Ryan & Donal Quinn were beaten by Pat Donnellan & Stephen Mc Inerney (Clare) 21/7, 18/21, 21/14. In the Senior Singles final Ger Coonan was beaten by Domnick Lynch (Kerry) 21/17, 13/21, 21/20. in the Senior Doubles Final Paul Mullins & David Moloney were beaten by Seamus O Carroll & C.J. Fitzpatrick (Lk) 21/9, 21/16. Juveniles Fixtures
Tipperary V Kerry
Sunday July 25th: Thurles @ 11 am.
G15S: Shannon Fitzgerald [Tipperary] V Anna Prendeville [Kerry] Tuesday July 27th: Ballymac @ 7 30pm.
B12D: Keith Shinnors/Gerome Cahill [Tipperary] V Dara Keane/Brian Lonergan [Kerry] Tuesday July 27th: Ballyporeen @ 7 30pm.
B12S: Jason English [Tipperary] V Keelan Brosnan [Kerry] Through to Munster Semi Finals:
G13S: Roisin Cahill [Tipperary]
B13S: Kieran O Brien [Tipperary]
B13D: Mikey Maher/John Ryan [Tipperary]
B14S: Ronan Bourke [Tipperary]
B14D: Padraig O Donoghue/Jonathan Hayes [Tipperary]
B15S: Jason Cahill [Tipperary]
B15D: Jack Jones/Ciaran Casey [Tipperary]
B16D: Adrian O Dwyer/Dylan Ryan [Tipperary]
B17S: Niall Fitzgerald [Tipperary]
B17D: Alan Ryan/Shane Mc Cormack [Tipperary] Munster Semi Finals:
Saturday August 7th @ 12 Noon:
Clare V Tipperary/Kerry [Tipperary/Kerry Venues] Waterford V Cork/Limerick [Cork/Limerick Venues] Saturday August 14th @ 12 Noon:
Munster 60x30 Juvenile Finals: TBA
Tipperary GAA Scene column - July 27th 2010
27/07/2010
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN
TIPP QUALIFY FOR GAA HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
Congratulations to the Tipperary senior hurling panel, the team management and backroom team on their great victory over Galway in Sunday’s titantic, nail-biting cliffhanger in Croke Park. Great credit is due to both teams for magnificent and courageous performances that combined all that is best in hurling from amazing skill to fierce determination to elementary mistakes to give us one of the most thrilling contests of recent years. While it is hard not to feel sorry for Galway, too often Tipp have lost these epic games so it is wonderful to have come out on top by that solitary point on a scoreline of 3-17 to 3-16. There is no time to rest on the laurels of this victory because worthy Munster champions, Waterford now await Tipperary in the All Ireland semi-final on August 15th. Sunday’s win was the first time Tipp defeated Galway in an All Ireland quarter final having lost their two previous encounters at this stage in 2000 and 2005. The character and commitment of the Tipperary players really shone through on Sunday and the pride, honesty, workrate and passion of these players are beyond reproach. We are fortunate to have them representing our county. Well done to all concerned and we look forward to big support from Tipperary at the semi-final.
60 NOT OUT FOR CUMMINS
A special word of congratulations to Brendan Cummins who made his 60th championship appearance for Tipperary against Galway last Sunday. It is a great milestone for the netminder from Ballybacon-Grange who has kept cleansheets in 15 of those 60 championship games.
TIPP V WATERFORD PREVIOUS MEETINGS
This will be the second semi-final encounter between the two teams in the last 3 years with Waterford winning the 2008 clash by 2 points 1-20 to 1-8. They also met in the 2006 quarter-final when Waterford also won, this time by 1-22 to 3-13. Tipp and Waterford have met 38 times in the championship with Tipp winning 27 times, Waterford 10 and 1 draw in 1933. Their last championship meeting was at Semple Stadium in 2009 when Tipp won the Munster Final by 4-14 to 2-16. Lar Corbett was Tipp’s top scorer in that match with 2-2, all from play.
TICKET DETAILS TIPP V WATERFORD
All Stands and the Hill 16 Terrace will be open for the Tipp v Waterford All Ireland semi-final on August 15th. Stand tickets cost €45 with student and senior citizens stand costing €30 for Cusack and Davin stands only. Concession refunds are available from Block D turnstiles to rear of Cusack Stand prior to entry. No refunds are available after entry to stadium. Terrace tickets cost €30 with no concessions available. Juvenile Stand tickets cost €5. Juveniles must be accompanied by an adult. Juvenile tickets are available only for Davin Stand and designated sections of Cusack Stand. Wheelchair and Attendant Passes cost €45. Two tickets are issued for this price - one for wheelchair user, one for attendant. Group Passes cost €3 per child with 1 adult per 10 juveniles free of charge. Club Passes cost €10 per person with a maximum of 1 per club for a minimum of 15 people and a maximum of 50 people. Location of seats will be at discretion of GAA Ticket Office. Applications for a club pass must be made by the club secretary and forms have been emailed to all club secretaries. Season Tickets remain valid for this fixture. Season Ticket holders will be charged in advance. The cost is €40 for Adults and €5 for Juveniles. Season Ticket holders will be required to print their tickets at home using their Online Accounts. Seats will be in Section 305, Cusack Stand.
OTHER GAA TICKET PACKAGES
Combined attendances for this year’s GAA Football and Hurling Championships will pass the one million mark this weekend with Saturday’s double header quarter-final football fixtures involving Down v Kerry and Dublin v Tyrone at Croke Park. To date 959,367 people have attended 79 senior inter-county championship matches in both codes (compared to 76 in 2009) which is a decrease of 2.0% on the figure for the same period last year. The hurling and football qualifiers combined show an increase of 13% on 2009. The GAA would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of its members and supporters in what continue to be challenging economic times and again are pleased to announce that special ticket packages that have been made available for the second year running in an effort to offer extra value to regular attendees of our games. ‘The Combo Package’ covers entry for the quarter-final and corresponding semi-final for €65 (adults) €10 (16 and under). (Section 308 or 708 for all matches). Football Feast for the All-Ireland quarter-finals and semi-finals for just €99 for adults and €20 for 16 and under. (Section 308 for all matches). ‘The Dual Package’ includes all the GAA Football and GAA Hurling quarter and semi-finals for just €150 for adults and €30 for 16s and under. (Section 308 for all matches). To purchase all GAA tickets and packages, visit www.gaa.ie.
COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUES
In the Premier Division Holycross Ballycahill will take on Toomevara in the final on the weekend of the August 8th. Toomevara defeated Clonoulty Rossmore by 2-22 to 2-10 in the second semi-final. The semi finals of Division 1 will also be held on the weekend of August 8th. The pairings are Loughmore Castleiney v Portroe and Moycarkey Borris v Kildangan. In the Division 2 final Roscrea will take on Boherlahan Dualla also on the same weekend. In the semi-finals played last weekend, Roscrea had a very comfortable win over neighbours Moneygall by 6-13 to 1-10 while Boherlahan Dualla had just a single point to spare over Templederry Kenyons on a scorleine of 3-13 to 1-18.
COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION
The 4 semi-finalists for the county senior football league premier division have now been decided. Moyle Rovers will play Galtee Rovers and Cahir will play Clonmel Commercials.
VHI CÚL CAMPS
VHI Cúl Camps will take place next week from Augsut 2nd to 6th inclusive at Moyne-Templetuohy, Ballingarry, Moneygall and Moycarkey-Borris.
THURLES MILK SPONSORSHIP OF COUNTY ACADEMY PROGRAMME
The launch of the Thurles Milk sponsorship of the County Academy Programme for underage development squads in hurling and football took place on Tuseday, July 27th at Semple Stadium. Tipperary County Board is grateful to Thurles Milk for its generous sponsorship which will help enhance the Academy Programme and further the development of our young players.
BEST 15 UNDER 21 FOOTBALLERS OF LAST 5 YEARS
Cadburys, sponsors of the U21 Football championship, are encouraging fans to vote for the best 15 U21 players over the last 5 years (2005-2010). The 15 players with the highest amount of votes will be included on the Cadbury 15. To help Cadbury have provided lists of the Cadbury Heroes of the Future. Tipperary players, Brian Fox, Sean Carey, Peter Acheson and George Hannigan are all on the list, having previously won Cadbury Hero of the match awards. Voting is online at http://www.cadburygaau21.com/cadbury-15.php.
MCNAMEE AWARD PRESENTED FOR CAHIR GAA HISTORY
Congratulations to Mattie Hussey and Colm O’Flaherty who received the McNamee Award for The Cahir GAA history – “Memories & Achievements - 124 years of the GAA in Cahir” from Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana at the annual GAA National Communications and Media awards ceremony in Croke Park on Saturday night last. The Awards are named after the late Pádraig McNamee, former President of the GAA, Chairman of the GAA Commission (1969-1971) and member of RTÉ authority. They are presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made by individuals and Association units in the area of media and communications. Copies of this excellent book are available at Sampsons in Cahir, Lár Na Páirce in Thurles and from Colm O'Flaherty and Eddie Lonergan. Well done to Colm and Mattie and also to Cahir GAA Club for supporting this invaluable venture financially and in many other ways also.
JAMES MCKEOGH MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT IN BALLINA
Ballina will host the James McKeogh Memorial hurling Tournament this Sunday August 1st. This Tournament will feature: Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny); Na Fianna (Dublin); Holycross/Ballycahill and Ballina. James sadly lost his life in a car accident in January. He came from a family steeped in the GAA and won numerous championships with Ballina and a Dublin County Junior championship with Na Fianna in 2009. James had many friends in various clubs and counties including both Ballyhale & Holycross. The days hurling will start at 2pm with Na Fianna taking on Ballina, followed by Ballyhale vs Holycross. The final will be played at 5pm.
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.
North Tipperary GAA Notes - Wed 28th Jul 2010
27/07/2010
Coiste Thiobraid Árann Thuaidh Notes
North Tipperary GAA Notes Wed 28th Jul 2010 Hibernian Inn Senior Hurling Championship:
The semi-finals of the Senior Hurling Championship will take place this weekend. There are two sides left in the championship with 100% records to date.
Kildangan are one of those sides & they face Toomevara in the first game. Kildangan have won each of their 4 games to date by 6-points, while Toomevara have won 4, drawn 1 & lost 1 of their 6 games to date. Kildangan won the championship in 2008, while Toomevara were defeated semi-finalist in 2009. It promises to be a close game, but Kildangan might pull through for a win.
In the second semi-final, Borris-Ileigh take on Burgess. Borris have won all of their 5 games to date, including a win over Burgess. Burgess have won 3, lost 2 & drawn 1. These sides have met regularly in the championship for the last few years. Borris reached the semi-final in 2009, while Burgess were beaten in the final in 2008. It has the makings of another close game, but Borris might come through by a narrow margin.
if unable to get to the games, you can follow them on the Match-tracker onwww.north.tipperary.gaa.ie. Entry for games will be €10, with discounts for students & pensioners with the relevant pass. If necessary, there will be extra time. Denis’s Meats Intermediate Hurling Championship:
Round 6 of the Intermediate championship was completed at the weekend. Ballina & Shannon Rovers recorded victories over Borrisokane & Knockshegowna respectively. Ballina finished with some late goals to beat Borrisokane, while the Rovers had a very tough battle to overcome Knockshegowna.
For league table seehttp://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010denissmeatsintermediatehurlingchampionship.html or listed below
Group Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Silvermines 5 5 0 0 3-59 / 3-28 1 / 0 +31 10
Ballina 5 3 0 2 10-61 / 1-56 0 / 0 +32 6
Shannon Rovers 5 3 0 2 4-65 / 2-64 0 / 0 +7 6
Newport 5 3 0 2 4-52 / 5-45 0 / 0 +4 6
Borrisokane 5 3 0 2 2-61 / 6-54 0 / 0 -5 6
Knockshegowna 6 1 0 5 4-46 / 5-79 0 / 1 -36 2
Ballinahinch 5 0 0 5 3-52 / 8-70 0 / 0 -33 0
The seventh & final round is scheduled for this weekend, with three crucial games.
Borrisokane play Ballinahinch – Ballinahinch are out; Borrisokane will reach the semi-finals if they win and might go through with a draw or defeat, but they will need favourable results elsewhere. Borrisokane should win. Silvermines play Ballina – Silvermines are through to the semi-finals in first place. Ballina will reach the semi-finals with a win or draw, but a defeat would almost certainly eliminate them. Ballina’s need is greater and that might see them through. Shannon Rovers play Newport – The winner will reach the semi-finals, a draw will be enough for Shannon Rovers & might suffice for Newport. The Loser might still reach the semi-finals with favourable results elsewhere. The Rovers to take the points.
A “what if” scenario will be posted on our website – showing the possible results & effect on the semi-final placing’s – see www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship:
Round 4 of the Watch Centre Junior “A” Hurling Championship was played on Saturday. In Group 1, Toomevara & Kildangan had big wins over Lorrha & Templederry respectively. Burgess & Nenagh Éire Óg played out an exciting draw. Group 1 is very finely balanced, Templederry are out of contention, & Toomevara are through to the Knock-out stages, either first, second or third. Any of the 4 remaining teams can finish first, second or third.
Group 2 is lightly more clear-cut – Kilruane had a big win over Moneygall & Kilruane are through to the semi-finals. Moneygall will reach the quarter finals with a win or draw against Borris-Ileigh in their remaining game. Borris-Ileigh beat Ballina on Saturday & Borris have reached the Quarter Finals. A win or draw against Moneygall in their remaining game will see them through to the quarter Finals in second place. Ballina are out. Portroe had a big win over Roscrea, but need to win their last game against Kilruane & hope that Borris-Ileigh beat Moneygall to reach the Quarter Finals. Roscrea are out.
League Tables can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010watchcentrejuniorahurlingchampionship.html
Round 5 is scheduled for 7th/8th August. Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship:
3 Rounds of the Watch Centre Junior “B” Hurling Championship have now been played. In Newport on Tuesday last – Toomevara beat the home side to move onto 4-points. Newport gained their first win of the campaign in Dolla on Friday last by beating Silvermines. On Monday in Toomevara, Toomevara moved very close to a place in the Final with a comfortbale win over Borrisokane.
This championship now takes a break until 7th/8th August for Round 4. Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship:
The Watch Centre Junior “C” Hurling Championship game scheduled for Friday last (23rd July) – Kiruane MacDonaghs against Nenagh Éire Óg did not go ahead in Cloughjordan as scheduled. We wish to apologise for the mix-up with the referee & the game will be rescheduled for a time suitable to both clubs. The Ballinahinch Vs Shannon Rovers game scheduled for Monday 26th did not go ahead due to a bereavement in the Shannon Rovers club.
Kildangan face Ballinahinch this weekend, Kildangan will be expected to win. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship:
The Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “A” Hurling Championship semi-finals are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday next the 4th August. Please check with clubs for details. Kilruane will play Lorrha in Borrisokane, while Borris-Ileigh will meet Nenagh Éire Óg in Dolla. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “B” Hurling Championship:
The semi-final line up is: Kildangan Vs Ballina & Portroe Vs Newport. These semi-finals have been fixed for Thu 5th August. Walsh’s Nenagh Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship:
The Under-21 “C” Hurling Championship final between Ballinahinch & Moneygall has been fixed for Fri 6th August. Ger Gavin Minor “A” Hurling Championship:
Borris-Ileigh & Nenagh Éire Óg had good win in the Minor “A” Hurling championship last weekend, while Burgess & Kilruane MacDonaghs drew. Burgess & Kilruane look like making the semi-finals at this stage, while it looks like two from Nenagh, Borris-Ileigh or Toomevara will join them.
League Tables can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010gergavinminorahurlingchampionship.html or are printed below:
Group Stage Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Burgess 3 2 1 0 9-43 / 4-22 0 / 0 +36 5
Kilruane MacDonghs 3 2 1 0 8-39 / 4-33 0 / 0 +18 5
Nenagh Eire Óg 3 1 1 1 7-37 / 7-26 0 / 0 +11 3
Borris-Ileigh 3 1 1 1 7-34 / 5-40 0 / 0 0 3
Toomevara 3 1 0 2 7-39 / 6-41 0 / 0 +1 2
Roscrea 3 0 0 3 2-23 / 14-53 0 / 0 -66 0 Ger Gavin Minor “B” Hurling Championship:
Lorrha & Portroe recorded good wins over Newport & Templederry in the Minor “B” Hurling championship last week. As a result both sides are almost in the semi-finals. Borrisokane also had a good win over Kildangan. Templederry were unable to field against Newport on Tuesday 27th.
League Tables can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010gergavinminorbhurlingchampionship.html or are printed below:
Group Stage Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Lorrha/Dorrha 4 4 0 0 10-58 / 2-39 0 / 0 +43 8
Portroe 3 3 0 0 13-37 / 7-28 0 / 0 +27 6
Borrisokane 3 2 0 1 6-39 / 5-38 0 / 0 +4 4
Newport 3 1 0 2 3-19 / 6-26 1 / 0 -16 2
Templederry Kenyons 3 1 0 2 2-28 / 5-18 0 / 1 +1 2
Moneygall 2 0 0 2 3-16 / 7-32 0 / 0 -28 0
Kildangan 4 0 0 4 7-44 / 12-60 0 / 0 -31 0
Ger Gavin Minor “C” Hurling Championship:
Shannon Rovers Gaels & Ballinahinch were victorious in the Ger Gavin Minor “C” Hurling Championship during the week. The Gaels beat Ballina & Ballinahinch overcame Silvermines. This leaves the championship wide open & any 3 of the 4-teams can reach the semi-final/Final.
League Tables can be seen at:http://www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie/2010gergavinminorchurlingchampionship.html or are printed below:
Group Stage Played Won Drew Lost Score
For / Agst W-overs
Rec / Con Score
Diff Points
Silvermines 3 2 0 1 9-23 / 8-27 0 / 0 -1 4
Shannon Rovers Gaels 3 2 0 1 4-34 / 3-29 0 / 0 +8 4
Ballina 3 1 0 2 5-25 / 4-27 0 / 0 +1 2
Ballinahinch 3 1 0 2 6-38 / 9-37 0 / 0 -8 2 Intermediate Football Championship:
The next round in Intermediate Football championship, will be fixed for early August. Junior “A” Football Championship:
Two games in the Junior “A” Football championship are pencilled in for this weekend. In the Loser’s group Borrisokane will play Moneygall, while in the Winners Section – Nenagh Éire Óg will host Shannon Rovers. Borrisokane & Shannon Rovers might take the spoils. (The loser of Borrisokane/Moneygall are out, while the loser of Éire Óg/Rovers will go into the Losers Group) County Championships:
Best wishes to all 6-north Tipp teams involved in Seamus O’Riain Cup Action this weekend. Kilruane & Templederry are involved in a double header in Templemore on Sunday against Boherlahan & Ballingarry respectively. Moneygall face Loughmore/Castleiney. Its far North against far South as Lorrha take on Ballybacon/Grange, while Nenagh Éire Óg play Golden/Kilfeacle. On Monday – Portroe play Moycarkey/Borris.
Best wishes to Ballinahinch who play Carrick Davins in the County Minor “C” Football championship semi-final on Monday. Well done to Toomevara & Roscrea who reached the final of the County Senior Hurling League Premier Division & Division 2 respectively on Friday last. Hard luck to Moneygall & Templederry who lost out in the Division 2 semi-finals. Kildangan & Portroe are in the Division 1 semi-finals. Inter-County Scene:
Well done to the Tipperary Senior Hurlers on their great win over Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final on Sunday last in Croke Park. This win sets Tipp up for a Semi-final clash with Munster Champions, Waterford on Sunday 15th August in Croke Park. Well done to all involved.
The Under-21 Hurlers have a big game tonight (28th) in Thurles against defending Munster & All-Ireland champions Clare in the Munster Final. We wish all involved the very best of luck. All-Ireland Semi-final Tickets:
Details will follow ASAP about Semi-final tickets. The game will be in Croke Park & hopefully we will have information next week. Sub Slips & Team Programmes:
All clubs are reminded to use clearly identifiable subs slips during games. Clubs are also reminded to wear numbers as is on the programme. Referee’s:
Referee’s are being contacted by text this year. Referee’s are reminded to reply with a Y or N if they are/are not available for a game. After the game they are asked to return the score in the format H 0-00 A 0-00. Do not include anything else. Helmets:
All players regardless of age – must wear a hurling helmet when playing or practising during/for a hurling game. The helmet must include an un-tampered face guard & must meet ISO safety standards. Website:
Continue to check in on our website at www.north.tipperary.gaa.ie. Regular updates are added to the site. Remember clubs can also download forms such as transfer forms etc on the site. Twitter:
The North Bórd is now on twitter. This system will be used to update people on scores & results around the division. It will not be used for comment or opinion. To follow us on twitter go tohttp://twitter.com/ NorthTippGAA , or Get updates via SMS by texting “follow NorthTippGAA” to 51210 in Ireland. North Tipperary Notes:
The Notes will be continued on a regular (hopefully weekly) basis during 2010. Any items for mention can be emailed to secretary.north.tipperary@gaa.ie. One such item is below: James McKeogh Memorial Tournament:
Ballina will host the James McKeogh Memorial hurling Tournament on Sun 1st Aug. This Tournament will feature: Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny); Na Fianna (Dublin); Holycross/Ballycahill & Ballina. James sadly lost his life in a car accident in January. He won numerous championships with Ballina & a Dublin County Junior championship with Na Fianna in 2009. James had many friends in various clubs and counties including both Ballyhale & Holycross. The days hurling will start at 3:30pm. Géaroid MacEochaidh
Munster GAA Bord Gais Energy Under 21 Hurling Championship Final - Tipperary vs. Clare - Match Reports
28/07/2010
Tipperary defeated Clare by 1-22 to 1-17 in the Bord Gais Munster Under 21 Hurling Championship Final on Wednesday July 28th at Semple Stadium Thurles.
Tipp take another step forwardTipperary 1-22 Clare 1-17 By Fintan O’Toole for the Irish Examiner newspaper Thursday, July 29, 2010 THE winning momentum generated by their senior side’s pulsating success last Sunday was maintained by the Tipperary U21 hurlers in Semple Stadium last night as they swept to victory over last year’s All-Ireland champions Clare in the Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC final. The result did not create the ebullient post-match scenes that had greeted Clare’s momentous triumph in last year’s final but it represented an important step forward by Tipperary in front of a crowd of 11,450. Clare rocketed out of the traps at the start of the game and only required 200 seconds to construct a formidable 1-3 to 0-0 advantage. That opening spell was characterised by some dazzling play by Clare and Tipperary were rocked by the ferocity of the early Banner challenge. John Conlon lofted over a classy point after only 30 seconds and that set the tone for a scoring burst, the centrepiece of which came from Conor McGrath in the 3rd minute as he availed of indecision on the part of Tipperary goalkeeper James Logue to bundle the ball to the net. But they struggled to maintain the early standards of that play and in retrospect it was a cause for regret that they failed to increase that lead with a flurry of attacking activity in the 8th minute providing them with clear opportunities. Firstly Darach Honan smashed a fierce shot against the body of Tipperary goalkeeper James Logue and although Honan collected the rebound, he was wrestled to the ground by Tipperary full-back John Coghlan. The resultant penalty provided no joy for Clare either with Logue again proving equal to John Conlon’s drive. The Ballingarry netminder atoned for his earlier error decisively during this time and all over the pitch Tipperary regained composure after an opening which had been fraught with nerves. They never looked back thereafter. Pádraic Maher went on to exert an enormous influence on proceedings at the heart of the Tipperary backline but it was not a night when their marquee names were to the fore as previously peripheral figures occupied the limelight. Injuries have stalled Brian O’Meara’s development since he was parachuted into the senior line-up back in Páirc Uí Chaoimh in May but the Kilruane McDonagh’s man offered a timely reminder of his abilities here. He inflicted terror on the Clare defence and his final return of a single point masked a display where his aerial prowess was key to creating several scores. Outside him Paddy Murphy was outstanding at centre-forward, proving equally proficient at claiming possession in the air and rifling over five points. That scoring spree included four inside the closing seven minutes as he ensured Tipperary powered for the finishing line. A six-point deficit after only three minutes would have spooked plenty teams but Tipperary remained calm and trusted the abilities they had to offer. It was critical in the overall context of the game that they had regained equality on the scoreboard by the 21st minute. Attackers Michael Heffernan, Sean Carey and John O’Dwyer buzzed with intent, as Tipperary’s marksmanship was sublime. Their hopes soared in the 25th minute when, despite the suspicion of a throw ball by O’Meara in the build-up, Heffernan struck a fabulous shot in the air for a vital Tipperary goal. Despite suffering a myriad of blows, Clare stayed in the hunt as the magnificent freetaking of Conor McGrath enabled them to only trail 1-12 to 1-9 at the break. Clare emerged in the second-half to produce another strong start to the action that yielded stylish points by Honan and Sean Collins. But as Clare moved to be only one adrift, Tipperary upped the ante. Noel McGrath, Hennessy, O’Dwyer and Carey all split the posts with points and their lead could have been swelled further when Hennessy lined up a 39th minute penalty, only for his blistering shot to be tipped over by Cathal Chaplin. Being in arrears by 1-16 to 1-11, the match threatened to move completely away from Clare. But their spirit and resilience never allowed that prospect to materialise. Liam Markham swept up plenty ball in defence while Honan and the excellent Eoin Hayes had their eye in when it came to converting chances. Clare got within three points of Tipperary on a couple of occasions but Murphy’s storming finish saw Tipperary pull clear by five. Scorers for Tipperary: M Heffernan 1-3, S Hennessy (two frees, one ‘65, one pen), P Murphy 0-5 each, J O’Dwyer, S Carey 0-3 each, N McGrath 0-2, B O’Meara 0-1. Clare: C McGrath 1-8 (0-7f), E Hayes, D Honan 0-3 each, J Conlon, S Collins, F Kennedy 0-1 each. TIPPERARY: J Logue; M Cahill, J Coghlan, K O’Gorman; J Barry, Padraig Maher, B Maher; S Hennessy, N McGrath; S Carey, Patrick Maher, P Murphy; J O’Dwyer, B O’Meara, M Heffernan. Sub: K Morris for O’Dwyer (60) CLARE: D Tuohy; D Nash, C Chaplin, J Gunning; P O’Connor, C Morey, L Markham; N O’Connell, S Collins; P Vaughan, J Conlon, E Hayes; F Kennedy, D Honan, C McGrath.
Subs: D O’Halloran for Vaughan (half-time), S Golden for Collins (54) Referee: Cathal McAllister (Cork).
Murphy's late flurry guides Tipp over the lineTIPPERARY 1-22 CLARE 1-17 Munster U-21 hurling final By Jackie Cahill for the Irish Independent newspaper Thursday July 29 2010 TIPPERARY recovered from a dreadful start to claim a 20th provincial U-21 crown at Semple Stadium last night. The Premier County dethroned 2009 provincial and All-Ireland champions Clare to land Munster silverware for the first time since defeating the same opposition in a stormy Cusack Park decider two years ago. There was none of the late drama that marred the 2008 final as Tipp finished with a flurry of scores from Paddy Murphy to set up an All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Antrim on August 21. A crowd of 11,450 spectators was present in Thurles last night as Tipp, who started with five of the players who lined out in last Sunday's gripping All-Ireland senior quarter-final win against Galway, capped a most satisfying few days for the county. Clare put up a stern challenge but, ultimately, Tipp had too much firepower as they landed 1-18 of their match-winning total from play, with five of Tipp's starting forwards and both midfielders on target. Clare, boasting 10 players who featured in last year's All-Ireland U-21 final, arrived in confident mood and were looking to create history by claiming Munster minor and U-21 titles in the same season for the first time. And they opened in style, leading by 1-3 to 0-0 within three minutes, before Tipp hit back to claim a 1-12 to 1-9 half-time advantage. Clare narrowed the gap back to a point in the early stages of the second half, but Tipp reasserted their authority and were never really troubled from there until the finish. Tipp could even afford the luxury of a second-half penalty miss as Seamus Hennessy's 38th-minute drive was flicked over the bar by Cathal Chaplin, who had hauled down the rampaging Brian O'Meara.Michael Heffernan was the star of the first half for Tipp with 1-3 from play, but towards the finish his Nenagh Eire Og clubmate Murphy was superb at centre-forward as he contributed four points in the last seven minutes of playing time. Clare's start was blistering as skipper John Conlon pointed with just 25 seconds on the watch. Conor McGrath, who hit 1-5 in the first half, converted his first free of a flawless evening from placed balls soon after before McGrath supplied Clare's goal in the third minute. Patrick O'Connor was the inadvertent supplier as the wing-back's lengthy delivery was missed by Tipp goalkeeper James Logue and McGrath pounced for a simple close-range finish. Former minor All-Ireland medallist Logue performed heroics in the eighth minute to redeem himself -- denying Darach Honan from point-blank range -- before saving a penalty. Honan was fouled by Tipp full-back John Coghlan in the scramble which followed the forward's initial effort but Logue saved the Premier County's bacon with a good save from Conlon's penalty. Tipp drew level by the 20th minute -- 0-9 to 1-6 -- as they found scores much easier to come by after finding a rhythm. Two minutes later, Tipp moved ahead for the first time in the game and after gaining the whip hand, they pressed on the gas and scored a wonder goal four minutes before half-time. Seamus Hennessy drilled the ball towards O'Meara on the edge of the Clare square and the menacing full-forward's dinked handpass set up Michael Heffernan for a superb first-time finish. Scorers -- Tipperary: M Heffernan 1-3, P Murphy, S Hennessy (0-1 pen, 0-2f, 0-1 '65') 0-5 each, J O'Dwyer, S Carey 0-3 each, N McGrath 0-2, B O'Meara 0-1. Clare: C McGrath 1-8 (0-7f), E Hayes 0-4, D Honan 0-3, J Conlon, F Kennedy 0-1 each. TIPPERARY -- J Logue; M Cahill, J Coghlan, K O'Gorman; J Barry, Padraic Maher, B Maher; S Hennessy, N McGrath; S Carey, Patrick Maher, P Murphy; M Heffernan, B O'Meara, J O'Dwyer. Subs: K Morris for O'Dwyer (60). CLARE -- D Tuohy; D Nash, C Chaplin, J Gunning; P O'Connor, C Morey, L Markham; N O'Connell, S Collins; P Vaughan, J Conlon, E Hayes; F Kennedy, D Honan, C McGrath. Subs: D O'Halloran for Vaughan (h-t), S Golden for Collins (55). Ref -- C McAllister (Cork)
Tipperary settle after early Clare blitz and finish stronglyFrom the Irish Times newspaper UNDER-21 HURLING MUNSTER FINAL: TIPPERARY RECOVERED from a disastrous start to topple All-Ireland champions Clare in a thrilling provincial decider at Semple Stadium yesterday. The 11,450 fans were treated to a spectacular contest as Clare blitzed Tipperary in the opening four minutes, hitting 1-3 without reply. Conor McGrath got the goal in the second minute, punishing a slip by James Logue. But the Tipp goalkeeper redeemed himself minutes later with a brilliant stop off a Darach Honan effort and saved a John Conlon penalty as Clare threatened to run riot. Tipp settled and a string of points by Séamus Hennessy, Michael Heffernan and John O’Dwyer saw them level after 20 minutes. They nudged ahead through Hennessy a minute later, and got a great boost when Heffernan netted in the 25th minute after Brian O’Meara created the chance. At the break Tipp were 1-12 to 1-9 ahead, and with the breeze to favour them in the second half looked poised for victory. In a cracking second half, Clare kept coming at Tipperary, but, the opening minutes apart, when Clare cut the lead to a point, Tipperary maintained a three- to four-point advantage. Four points from Paddy Murphy in the closing seven minutes set the seal on a great Tipperary win. Though he scored only one point, senior star O’Meara, back after injury, was an inspirational figure in the Tipp attack. Clare will be bitterly disappointed to lose their title after such a bright start. TIPPERARY: J Logue; M Cahill, J Coghlan, K O’Gorman; J Barry, Padraic Maher, B Maher; S Hennessy (0-5, four frees), N McGrath (0-2); S Carey (0-3), Patrick Maher, P Murphy (0-5); J O’Dwyer (0-3), B O’Meara (0-1), M Heffernan (1-3). Sub: K Morris for O’Dwyer. CLARE: D Touhy; D Nash, C Chaplin, J Gunning; P O’Connor, C Morey, L Markham; N O’Connell, S Collins; P Vaughan, J Conlon (0-1), E Hayes (0-4); F Kennedy (0-1), D Honan (0-3), C McGrath (1-8, seven frees). Subs: D O’Halloran for Vaughan; S Golden for Collins. Referee: C McAllister (Cork)
Live UpdatesFollow the game online via live updates on the Tipperary GAA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/tipperarygaa) or the Tipperary GAA Twitter page (www.twitter.com/tipperarygaa). Team News The Tipperary under 21 hurling team to play Clare in the Munster final on Wednesday evening at Semple Stadium shows 2 changes from the team which defeated Cork in the semi-final. Sean Carey and Brian O’Meara, both of whom came on as subs against Cork start in place of Adrian Ryan and the injured Denis Maher. The team is: 1. James Logue (Ballingarry)
2. Kevin O’Gorman (Thurles Sarsfields)
3. John Coghlan (Moyne-Templetuohy)
4. Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields)
5. James Barry (Upperchurch Drombane)
6. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) Captain
7. Brendan Maher (Borris–Ileigh)
8. Seamus Hennessy (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
9. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
10. Seán Carey (Moyle Rovers)
11. Patrick Maher (Lorrha & Dorrha)
12. Brian O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
13. Michael Heffernan (Nenagh Éire Óg)
14. Paddy Murphy (Nenagh Éire Óg)
15. John O’Dwyer (Killenaule)
CLARE: D Touhy; D Nash, C Chaplin, J Gunning; L Markam, C Morey, P O’Connor; N O’Connell, S Collins; P Vaughan, J Conlon (capt), E Hayes; F Kennedy, D Honan, C McGrath.
MUNSTER GAA BORD GAIS ENERGY UNDER 21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 SCOREBOARD
QUARTER FINAL
Wednesday June 3rd. at Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Cork 1-16 Waterford 1-3
Cork scorers
R. Clifford 0-6: M. O’Sullivan 1-0: C. McCarthy 0-2: S. O’Farrell 0-2: L. Farrell 0-2: M. Bowles 0-1: M. Collins 0-1: J. Nagle 0-1: P. Gould 0-1
Waterford scorers
B. O’Sullivan 1-0: M. Shanahan 0-2: S. Kearney 0-1 SEMI FINALS
Wednesday July 14th.
At Pairc na nGael, Limerick
Clare 1-15 Limerick 1-12
Clare scorers
C. McGrath 0-9: D. Honan 1-3: P. Vaughan 0-1: E. Hayes 0-1: N. O’Connell 0-1
Limerick scorers
T. O’Brien 0-5: P. Browne 0-2: S. Tobin 0-2: D. Hannon 0-1: M. Kiely 0-1: K. Owens 0-1 D. Owens 1-0 At Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork
Tipperary 2-17 Cork 0-21 (aet) Tipperary scorers
N. McGrath 0-6: S. Hennessy 1-3: M. Heffernan 1-2: S. Casey 0-2: P. Maher 0-1: P. Murphy 0-1: J. O’Dwyer 0-1: B. Maher 0-1
Cork scorers
R. Clifford 0-9: M. Bowles 0-3: W. Egan 0-2: L.O’Farrell 0-2: D. Kearney 0-2: R. White 0-1: R. O’Driscoll 0-1 LEADING SCORERS TODATE
R. Clifford (Cork) 0-15
C. McGrath (Clare) 0-9
D. Honan (Clare) 1-3
N. McGrath (Tipperary) 0-6
Tipperary GAA Members Weekly Draw 2010 / 2011 - week 8 results
30/07/2010
TIPPERARY G.A.A. MEMBERS WEEKLY DRAW 2010/2011 Week 8 (30/7/2010)
LOTTO JACKPOT - €5,000 Nos. Drawn: 10 / 11 / 14 / 19 NO WINNER
1. €200 (Conf) Flann Slevin Drom Borrisokane (Borrisokane GAA)
2. €200 (Conf) John O’Brien Burgess Carrigatoher Nenagh (Ballina GAA)
3. €200 (Conf) Jim O’Shea 59 Rosevale Beamorerd Drogheda Louth (JK Brackens GAA)
4. €200 (Conf) Kathleen Guinan Ballyluskey Drangan Thurles (St. Patrick’s GAA)
5. €200 (Conf) Michael Butler AXA Insurance 29 Parnell St Clonmel (Killenaule GAA)
6. €200 (Conf) Paschal O’Connell Cloughready Emly (Emly GAA)
7. €200 (Co-Ord) Mairead Darcy Ballycuddymore Carrigatoher Nenagh (Burgess GAA)
The next weekly draw will be held next Friday in the Clonmel Óg centre at 10pm. |
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