AIB Munster Club Championships
Tipperary Premier Intermediate Hurling champions Cashel King Cormacs travelled to the TUS Gaelic Grounds last Saturday evening where they were hoping to continue their impressive run in the Munster club championship. Standing in their way of claiming a Munster Intermediate title were Cork’s Watergrasshill. Played in fairly challenging weather conditions, the Tipperary champions struggled to get to the pace of the game and in the end had to give way to their opponents on a full time score of 1-21 to 0-14. While Cashel King Cormacs will be disappointed with the result of the game, they can also be very proud of their achievements in 2024 and can now look forward to life in the senior hurling championship for 2025.
Scorers for Cashel King Cormacs: Devon Ryan 0-7 (7fs), Eoghan Connolly (2 sidelines), Oisín O’Donoghue, Adrian Cummins 0-2 each, Ger Browne 0-1.
Cashel King Cormacs: Jonathan Walsh; Kieran O’Dwyer, Nathan Ryan, Conn Bonnar; James Cummins, Conor O’Dwyer, Anthony Walsh; Ronan Connolly, Eoghan Connolly; Ross Bonnar, Devon Ryan, Cathal Quinn; Paddy Fahy, Oisín O’Donoghue, David McGrath. Subs: Ger Browne for McGrath (42), Adrian Cummins for Fahy (52), Dan Moloney for A Walsh (57).
This coming weekend is another big weekend for Tipperary clubs in the Munster Club championship with two teams contesting provincial finals. On Saturday in Mallow at 1pm, Tipperary Intermediate football champions Aherlow will face Kerry side Austin Stacks in the Munster club Intermediate football final. This will be a huge occasion for the West Tipperary side who have been very impressive in all their games to date. There is no denying that this game will be a big test for Aherlow, but there is also no denying that they will bring everything they have to the game and we wish them the very best of luck.
On Sunday in Mallow, Tipperary senior football champions Loughmore Castleiney will lock horns with Kerry king pins Dr. Crokes in the Munster club senior football final at 1.30pm. Having overcame Clare side Eire Óg Ennis in the semi-final, the Mid Tipperary side will be well aware of the challenge that lies in store on Sunday afternoon. However there is no doubt but they will travel to the Cork venue full of optimism and in the hope that they can claim the first Munster title in the grade. Again we wish the players and team management the very best of luck.
Fixture details for both games are as follows:
Match Coverage
TG4 will be showing the AIB Munster Club Senior Football Final on Sunday while Clubber will be live streaming the AIB Munster Club Intermediate Football Final on Saturday.
Media Accreditation
Anyone with a 2024 GAA media / photographer pass does not need to apply for accreditation – they will be admitted at the respective venues on production of their 2024 pass. For those media personnel not in possession of a 2024 pass, please e-mail info.munster@gaa.ie by 9am on Thursday morning and if approved, your name will be added to the media list at the relevant venue(s).
Ticket Information
Tickets are available to purchase in advance via participating Centra and Supervalu outlets or www.munster.gaa.ie/tickets.
Fixture Details
Saturday December 7th
AIB Munster Club Intermediate Football Championship Final
Austin Stacks (Kerry) v Aherlow (Tipperary)
Venue: Mallow at 1pm
Referee: Niall Quinn (Clare)
Extra Time if Necessary (Result on the Day)
Live on Clubber
Sunday December 8th
AIB Munster Club Senior Football Championship Final
Dr. Crokes (Kerry) v Loughmore-Castleiney (Tipperary)
Venue: Mallow at 1:30pm
Referee: Conor Lane (Cork)
Extra Time if Necessary (Result on the Day)
Live on TG4
County Under 21 Championships
In the FBD Insurance County under 21 “A” Hurling championship, Holycross Ballycahill booked their place in this years final thanks to a 0-23 to 2-09 win over North champions Borris-Ileigh last Saturday afternoon in the Ragg. The Mid Tipperary side will now face their next door neighbours Clonoulty Rossmore in the final.
Also last weekend in the under 21 “B” hurling championship semi-final, Kilsheelan Kilcash overcame a spirited Galtee Rovers by 1-21 to 0-06 to progress to this year’s final where they will play Mid champions Boherlahan Dualla.
In the under 21 “A” football championship semi-inals, Clonmel Commercials defeated Arravale Rovers by 2-11 to 0-04. While JK Brackens overcame Ballina by 3-09 to 1-09 in their semi-final.
This coming weekend will see Eire Óg/Sean Treacys taking on St. Patricks in the FBD Insurance county under 21 B football semi-final. The game is scheduled to take place in Ardfinnan on Sunday at 1.30pm.
Also taking place this weekend are the finals of the FBD Insurance county under 21 A & B Hurling finals. The “A” final between Holycross Ballycahill and Clonoulty Rossmore will take place on Sunday at 1.30pm in Drombane, while the “B” final between Boherlahan Dualla and Kilsheelan Kilcash takes place at the same time in Bansha.
Tipperary GAA Club Season Pass
The 2025 Tipperary GAA club season pass is now on sale and can be purchased via the events section of the Tipperary GAA App or by contacting the Tipperary GAA office on 0504 22702. The pass which will entitle the holder entry into all adult divisional and county games at adult level will cost €170.
Tipperary GAA Announce Partnership with The Tuition Centre
The 2025 Tipperary GAA club season pass is now on sale and can be purchased via the events section of the Tipperary GAA App or by contacting the Tipperary GAA office on 0504 22702. The pass which will entitle the holder entry into all adult divisional and county games at adult level will cost €170.
Tipperary GAA is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with The Tuition Centre – the leading provider of Online grinds in Ireland – aimed at supporting the academic and athletic development of our young players.
Through this innovative collaboration, we are ensuring that they have the tools they need to thrive both on the field and in the classroom, equipping them with the skills to succeed in all areas of life.
Our thanks go to Dan Sheedy, the Principal of The Tuition Centre for facilitating this
Ard Chomhairle Bulletin
Meetings of An Coiste Bainistíochta and Ard Chomhairle took place last weekend and the following decisions were taken:
o Annual Congress 2025 will be held in Donegal
o A GAA branded Medical Bag and medical equipment to be provided to each senior inter county squad
o Permission was granted for a Rugby game to take place in McHale Park in 2025
o Permission was granted for a Soccer game to take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2025
o Approval was granted to PCT to sell the Ticket offices located at Dorset Street & Emmet Street
o Competition Structures & Regulations for 2025 were approved
o Ard Chomhairle Motions consideration Annual Congress were approved
o Updates to the Scór Rulebook were approved
o The Players Charter for 2025 was renewed in its current form
GAA Special Congress
All 49 motions were passed at GAA Special Congress.
Broken down into 18 voting categories, the motions were carried with overwhelming majorities. In October, The Football Review Committee chaired by former Dublin manager Jim Gavin, launched an interim report. The FRC recommended seven core rule enhancements which were trialled in the Allianz GAA Football Inter-Provincial Series. GAA’s Central Council subsequently met to review the FRC Interim Report/Rule proposals.
Motion One was carried so rule changes made at Special Congress will be adopted on a temporary basis for one year, commencing on January 1, 2025. Central Council shall be entitled to rescind or amend any rule changes. At the end of the Special Congress, GAA President Jarlath Burns acknowledged the work carried out by the FRC. “This has given a resounding mandate for improvements in Gaelic Football,” Uachtarán CLG Burns remarked. Throughout the morning Gavin stated that this was ‘only the beginning of a process’, and that the FRC was ‘starting rather than finishing a journey’. The former Dublin manager said: “We’re in this together, it is a team effort. We’d like to acknowledge the leadership in this room. “The FRC is here to serve you and we will continue our engagement. Ultimately, the ambition is that Gaelic Games will be the most enjoyable amateur games in the world to play and watch.”
By Jonathan Cullen Thu 5th Dec
