2026 Laochra Gael

Laochra Gael makes a welcome return to the Tipperary GAA calendar this year having last taken place in 2022. The presentations provide an opportunity to recognise and honour people from across the county who have made a lifetime contribution to the GAA through their dedication, commitment and voluntary service at club, divisional and county level. The 19th Laochra Gael Presentations will take place this Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm in The Dome at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles. A total of 27 awardees from clubs throughout Tipperary will be recognised for their outstanding service to the Association. The presentations will be attended by special guest of honour Joe Connolly, the former Galway All Ireland winning captain. Attendance at the event is by ticket only with all guests required to have a ticket for admission.

Congratulations to all this year’s award recipients: Mick Duff (Killea), Tom Hassett (Moyne Templetuohy), Michéal Egan (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Liam Ó Donnchú (Thurles Sarsfields), Larry Kavanagh (Thurles Gaels), TJ Egan (Borrisokane), Seán Ryan (Ballinahinch), Liam Greene (Moneygall), Anne Maher (Borris-Ileigh), Gilbert Williams (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Catherine Gleeson (Kiladangan and Moycarkey Borris), Matt Lillis (Nenagh Éire Óg), Paddy O’Brien (Toomevara), Michael Ryan (Solohead), John Martin (Emly), Noel Browne (Galtee Rovers St Pecauns), PJ Caplis (Sean Treacys), Stephen O’Brien (Rosegreen), Albert Curran (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Patsy Ryan (Ardfinnan), Michael O’Keeffe (Marfield), Colm O’Flaherty (Cahir), Hugo Browne (Killenaule), Tadhg Howard (Cahir), Billy Carroll (St Mary’s), John Joe Nugent (Newcastle) and Joe Kennedy (Carrick Davins).

Tipperary GAA congratulates all 27 recipients and thanks them for their outstanding contribution to Gaelic games in their clubs and communities over many years.