FBD Insurance County Championships
The finals of the FBD Insurance County under 21 A & B Football championships were played last Sunday afternoon in Fethard Town Park.
In the “B” decider, Boherlahan Dualla completed the under 21 double as they overcame Eire Óg / Sean Treacys on a full timescore of 2-10 to 1-07, while in the “A” final, Clonmel Commercials needed extra time to overcome a very impressive JK Brackens side on a final score of 0-22 to 1-13.
This now completes our fixture programme for 2024.Thanks to all clubs and officials for your help during the year, we now look forward to seeing you all in 2025.
Munster Post Primary Schools Football
Congratulations to Clonmel High School who claimed the Munster under 17B Football title on Monday afternoon thanks to a very impressive 4-07 to 1-06 win over CBS Midleton. This win is richly deserved and we thank the school and its staff for their continued promotion of Gaelic Games in their school community.
Munster GAA Awards
The annual Munster GAA awards took place last Saturday night in Fota Resort in Cork. On the night Tipperary were well represented with a total of four awards.
Darragh McCarthy – Under 20 Hurler of the Year
Darragh McCarthy has lit up the playing fields of the country all year with his top class scores from play and his pin point accuracy from placed balls, He has been a vital cog in the wheel for both club and county playing a major part in the success of the Tipperary under 20 hurlers in 2024 stepping up to the plate at vital times none more so than in the Munster final when he scored an outrageous point to secure victory for Tipperary. He also played a major part in his clubs successful run in the Tipperary County senior hurling championship in 2024. Darragh is definitely a star in the making and is sure to play a major role for club and county in the coming years.
Euan Murray – Minor Hurler of the Year
Euan Murray being named the Munster Minor Hurler of the Year for 2024 will come as no surprise to anyone who has had the privilege of wathchin him grace the playing fields during the year. Not only did he lead by example for the Tipperary Minor Hurlers as they claimed Munster and All Ireland titles, he also has played a major role for his club Durlas Óg and school Thurles CBS during the year. His performances during 2024 for Tipperary have already earned him the prestigious title of Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Player of the Year and he now adds the Munster Minor Hurler of the Year accolade to his list of achievements in 2024.
Referees Derek O’Mahony and Conor Doyle also received awards from Munster GAA for officiating at provincial finals during the course of 2024.
Does the Ambulance service know your club has an AED?
More than half of the 1,600 GAA clubs in Ireland have an AED or defibrillator. But less than 20 per cent of all defibs are registered with the ambulance service who do not know they are there and so are unaware of them in an emergency. GAA clubs have been proactive when it comes to acquiring and maintaining Automated External Defibrillators in clubhouses and pitches, and there have been many instances in recent times where having a properly functioning AED has saved someone’s life. Every year in Ireland, unfortunately, thousands of people suffer a cardiac arrest. Early CPR and defibrillation with an AED can double their chances of survival. Knowing where the nearest AED is located can make all the difference when every second counts. There are an estimated 9,000 AEDs across Ireland. Unfortunately, many are never used because emergency services don’t know where they are or where to access them. This is something that fifth year student Cliodhna Ward from Castleblayney in County Monaghan is looking to address as part of the “30 seconds of your time” campaign.
It is estimated that approximately 17% of AEDs are registered to the National Ambulance Service’s AED Network. Devices registered to this network provide the NAS with vital information – because once an AED is registered here, emergency services can direct bystanders to their nearest AED and therefore increase a person’s chance of survival. Cliodhna’s campaign centres around encouraging all community groups and clubs to take 30 seconds to ensure that (1) Your AED is ready for use in an emergency, as per the National Ambulance Service Checklist and (2) Your AED is registered on the NAS National AED Network.
Tipperary v Clare Senior Hurling Challenge
A senior hurling challenge game between All Ireland Hurling Champions Clare and Tipperary will take place in Pairc Shilean Templemore on Saturday 4th January at 6pm. The very competitive National Hurling League commences on January 26th away to Galway. Tipperary will also play Wexford, Limerick, Cork, Kilkenny and Clare. This challenge game will be used as serious preparation for the upcoming league with both managers fielding near full strength teams. The proceeds of this game will be donated to Marys Meals Charity. Entry fee is 10euro by cash or card.
Mary’s Meals is a Global Charity.
1. whose mission is to give every child one meal a day in a place of education which is the road out of poverty.
2. 22euro feeds a child one meal a day for an entire school year
3. 100% of your donation goes to Mary’s Meals Ireland
4. 96% reaches the front line (Average over the past 5 years)
5. Mary’s Meals feeds almost 2.5 million children in the poorest countries of the world.
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.
Thurles Fresh Milk 6K Santa Dash and Visit Santa Experience
The annual Thurles Fresh Milk Santa Dash took place last Saturday morning and proved yet again to be a major success. We express our sincere gratitude to all those who took part or contributed in any way to the success of the event.
Sympathies
It was with great sadness that Tipperary GAA learned of the passing of Mick Minogue Roscrea last weekend. He was one of our county’s greatest ever mentors who had a remarkable career both on and off the field. The winner of five County Senior Hurling titles in 1968, 69, 70, 72 & 73. He was also key member of Munster & All Ireland club winning team in 1971. He continued on to manage club and county teams in Tipperary including a memorable senior hurling title with Moneygall in 1975. He led Tipperary minors to Munster and All Ireland glory in 1976. He served as a senior selector in the late 70’s and early eighties winning a National League in 1979. His greatest contribution was at U21 level working with All Ireland winning teams in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985 and 1989.
Tipperary GAA extends our deepest sympathy to Paul, Daithí, Carmel, Aidan, Valerie, Ciara and Michael his sisters Teresa and Sheila, his grandchildren and great grandchildren and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Is Your Club Winter Ready
To be Winter Ready, you need to be aware of the weather conditions in your area, so that you can PREPARE. Weather alerts are available through Met Eireann or the Met Office. Does your club monitor weather alerts and take necessary controls to minimise risk of damage to property? For exampleduring a high wind alert if your ball stop nets are manually retractable they must be retracted when not in use and failure to retract the nets will mean damage will not be covered by Property Insurance. Emergency Response plan – Does your club have one? For example, do you have the contact numbers available for professional contractors e.g. – heating/plumbing/glass repair/alarm should they be required? Do you know the location of your mains supplies, drain valves and stop valves etc. should they need to be isolated following property damage or should there be a problem? During winter months when there is an increased risk of burst pipes it is important that there are regular building and plant inspections undertaken. This is particularly important overnight, at weekends and also over the Christmas holiday period when the building could be unattended for days.
During vulnerable periods buildings should be checked regularly. If buildings will be closed/left unattended during winter months you need to plan for an entire water system drain down as required under Property Insurance. Water installations which cannot be drained down i.e. toilet cisterns, toilet pans, low section of water tanks etc. it may be necessary to add an anti-freeze solution to the water. Heating systems/boilers are crucial in order to provide some level of heating and minimise risk of burst pipes. Your heating system should be serviced regularly including all thermostats and timers to ensure they are working. Buildings with water services should be provided with heating sufficient to maintain a minimum air temperature within every part of the building of at least 10°C and Frost Stats must be fitted to ensure that this temperature is maintained. Have you reviewed insulation on your property? In particular pipe work for water and heating systems. Inspect piping in order to determine the level and quality of insulation afforded and this should be checked on a regular basis to check integrity.
Insulation material must be maintained in a dry state and this is particularly important with respect to external or underground pipes. Insulation should be provided around all fittings including bends, valves, tees etc. smaller pipes will require a greater thickness of insulation. The risk of theft increases in winter. Have you closed and locked all doors and windows? Has your security alarm(s) been recently serviced to ensure it is fully operational. Have you reviewed all lighting at the property to ensure it is operational? Any lighting operating on a timer should be updated to reflect earlier sunset times during winter. Have you checked smoke alarms and carbon alarms to ensure they have been recently tested and are fully operational? Have your fire extinguishers been serviced? Have you checked all access routes to ensure they are free from hazards and gates or other perimeter fencing has been inspected and is fully maintained. Leaves and/or other vegetation in particular moss at the property should be regularly removed to ensure they don’t block drains and/or create slip hazards on access routes.
Further information and advice for your club and home are available on: https:// www.winterready.ie/en The best thing you can do at any time of the year is to make sure your property is well looked after. Property insurance is not a maintenance cover. Damage to property where the underlying cause of loss is determined to have occurred due to a lack of regular maintenance / upkeep or as a result of gradual wear and tear/ deterioration is not recoverable under Property Insurance covers. If your property suffers damage which may result in a claim under the Property Insurance policy, you can report the claim to Marsh Ireland via email at propertyclaimsgaa@marsh.ie . In order to assist insurers and/or their appointed loss assessors the greater the level of information on the damage you can provide the quicker they will be able to respond. Following a major weather event there will be delays in claims processing and by providing as much detail as possible when reporting claims this will assist and speed up the claims assessment process. Only once it is safe to do so, should you inspect the property and make a list of all damage and if possible, take photos of the damage. Photos and inspection should be taken from a safe distance and only if safe to do so. If you need to undertake temporary repairs, ensure you retain the damaged property for inspection and all invoices/receipts. A designated contact at the club for insurers to liaise with will also assist the ease and swiftness of the claims process.
‘Ireland Lights Up’ returns in 2025
The ever popular ‘Ireland Lights Up’ and Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs ‘Every Step Counts’ Challenge returns to GAA clubs in January 2025 in partnership with Get Ireland Walking.
With almost 1,000 clubs involved and over 40,000 weekly participants in the Steps Challenge on Irish Life’s MyLife app in 2024, they have grown to be the biggest walking initiatives in Ireland.
To fill the void of Operation Transformation departing from our televisions, the GAA is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the recently launched 40-Day Health Challenge. This nationwide digital health and wellbeing campaign is brought to you by the makers of Operation Transformation and will run from January 6th to February 14th online.
Lots of familiar faces will be involved, with personal trainer Karl Henry, GP Dr Sumi Dunne, clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy and dietician Sophie Pratt, guiding the nation and a group of specially selected challengers through the 40-day challenge.
The aim is to inspire and encourage individuals, families, and communities across Ireland to embrace healthier lifestyles, get active, and improve their overall physical and mental well-being while taking part in ‘Ireland Lights Up’ and the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge.
As was the case during Operation Transformation, each week, a club participating in Ireland Lights Up will get a visit from the camera crew to showcase on the 40 Day Health Challenge how they are supporting the health and wellbeing of their members and community.
By Jonathan Cullen Sun 22nd Dec
