Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues
Both our senior hurlers and footballers were in action last weekend, and there were mixed results for both. First into action in FBD Semple Stadium on Saturday evening were our footballers who played host to London. This was a game that many had expected would have been a comfortable task for Philly Ryan’s men, however Michael Maher and his charges had totally different ideas. Tipperary got off to a good start and appeared to be in control of the game, but the men in green came charging back into the game scoring two goals to put them in front at the break. London kept control of the game for the second half, as they appeared to be really enjoying the opportunity to show their wears in FBD Semple Stadium, In the end they scored what appeared to be a 2 pointscore although only signalled as a one pointer to win by 2-13 to 0-17.
Next up for our footballers is an away tie against Limerick this Saturday evening at 6.30pm in Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.
Scorers for Tipperary: S O’Connor (0-8, 1 two-point free, 5 frees); M Russell (0-3, 1 two-pointer); C Smith, M Barlow (1 two-pointer) (0-2 each); L Boland, M Freaney (0-1 each).
TIPPERARY: S Ryan; M McFadden, J Feehan, J Harney; T Condon, L Boland, M Stokes; C Deely, M Russell; J Nevin, M O’Shea, M Freaney; C Smith, M Barlow, S O’Connor.
Subs: E Moloney for Harney (35, inj), B Comerford for Freaney (h-t), P Feehan for Nevin (41), D Brennan for Barlow (58), K Costello for Condon (63).
Our senior hurlers were also in action on Saturday evening in FBD Semple Stadium as they took on Cork in round 4 of the Allianz hurling league. In a game played in front of almost 12,000 people, Tipperary put in another very good performance to come out on top by 2-22 to 1-21. Tipperary now have 6 points out of a possible 8 and have pujtthemselves right in contention for a place in this year’s final.
The players have a weekend off from competitive action next weekend as they prepare for a trip to Nowlan Park to play Kilkenny on March 9th at 1.15pm.
Scorers for Tipperary: D McCarthy 0-10 (0-5 f), J Morris 1-1, J Forde, G O’Connor 0-3 each, D Walsh 1-0, R Maher (0-1 f), C Morgan, W Connors, A Tynan, O O’Donoghue 0-1 each.
TIPPERARY: B Hogan; E Connolly, M Breen, R Doyle; J Caesar, R Maher, B O’Mara; C Morgan, W Connors; A Tynan, J Morris, G O’Connor; S Kenneally, J Forde, D McCarthy.
Subs: D Walsh for Kenneally (half-time), O O’Donoghue for Connors (55), M Corcoran for O’Mara (56), J McGrath for Forde (67).
GAA.ie Team of the week
Comhghairdeas to the 4 Tipp GAA players who have made the GAA.ie hurling team of the week.
Barry Hogan, Eoghan Connolly, Craig Morgan & Darragh McCarthy all got the nod for this week’s team.
Win A House Fundraiser
Our draw to win a brand-new state of the art home in Cashel continues to gather pace and has seen entries from right across the globe. To purchase your ticket to win a beautiful 4-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom, 121m² state of the art Semi-Detached home.in Cashel Co.Tipperary, go to www.winahouse.ie or contact your local Tipperary GAA Club who will receive €30 from every physical ticket purchased from the club.
2025 Tipperary 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 Supporters Club
Calling on all Tipperary supporters to get behind the senior hurler’s “Night at the Dogs” fundraising event on Saturday March 1st. If you cannot attend in person, your ticket will still be entered into a raffle for great prizes. Full details online at https://tippsupportersclub.com/products/24553/purchases/new
Huge efforts being made in training and behind the scenes with a very young but talented squad. But we can’t do it without your backing! All support greatly appreciated and will go directly to our training fund. Please support us on our journey back to the top of the hurling tree! Please share with your Tipp friends & family.
Scór Sinsear County Final 2025
Please note that our Senior Scór Final will now take place in Clonmore Community Centre (E41 W672) on Friday March 7th with quiz at 7pm and stage events at 8pm. Any additional entries to be sent to irishculturalofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie
South Board Awards
Following an absence of 6 years, the South Tipperary GAA Board, have this week announced their annual award winners for 2024.
Hall of Fame Hurler for the year 2024 – Donie O’Connell Killenaule.
Donie O’Connell hurled for Tipperary at both minor & U21 level, winning back to back All-Ireland U21 medals in 1980 & 1981. He joined the Tipperary Senior panel in 1982 & over the next 10 years represented Killenaule with pride in the blue & gold winning Senior All-Ireland medals in 1989 & 1991. At club level Donie was a key figure for Killenaule winning South Senior Hurling titles in 1988, 1989 & 1991.
Hall of Fame Footballer for the year 2024 – The Michael O’Meara award – Benny Conway.
Benny Conway along with his brothers Pasty and Seamusplayed minor, u21 and senior football for Tipperary. Benny captained Fr. Sheehy’s to the 1981 South Intermediate Football title and in the same year was named The Nationalist South Senior footballer of the year. He continued a great career with Tipperary and played from 1974 to 1985. In 1984 Benny starred in every game in Fr Sheehy’s run to the County Intermediate Football Final. He was man of the match in the final against Rockwell Rovers to help Fr Sheehy’s to a first ever county title.
Senior Hurler of the year – Gavin O’Halloran Carrick Swan.
Gavin O’Halloran epitomised everything that was good about Carrick Swan in 2024. There are few players in the county who have the hurling ability of Gavin & he was instrumental in Swan winning the South Senior Hurling Final & reaching the County Premier Intermediate Final.
Intermediate Hurler of the year – Dylan Walsh Ballingarry.
Man of the Match in the South Intermediate Hurling Final scoring 0-13 Dylan Walsh had a fantastic year. His good form continued in the County Championship scoring 3-47 as Ballingarry reached the final.
Junior Hurler of the year – Dara Ryan Moyle Rovers.
Dara captained Moyle Rovers to South & County Junior AHurling titles in 2024. Not only did he stand out for his leadership but most of Rovers attacks went through their centre forward in their successful bid to return to the Intermediate grade.
Young Hurler of the year – Callum Lannigan Carrick Swan.
Callum Lannigan had a remarkable year in 2024 being Carrick Swans main scorer as they won South Senior & South U21A hurling titles last year. His man of the match performance in the South Senior Final scoring 1-11 was one of the best individual performances from any player all year.
Senior Footballer of the year – Liam Boland Moyle Rovers.
Liam Boland rolled back the years in captaining Moyle Rovers to victories in the County Senior Football League & while absent through injury the club also won the SouthSenior Football title in 2024. Liam has been one of the top footballers in the county for many years & was a driving force in Moyle Rovers successes last year. Liam continues to show his dedication to his club by returning from his home in Limerick for all training and matches.
Intermediate Footballer of the year – Matt Coen Fethard.
Matt Coen was in great form in 2024 & really stood out for Fethard as their main attacking threat. His performance in the South Intermediate Football Final scoring 0-5 was a particular standout performance. Matt was also a key player for Fethard in reaching both South U19A & U21A Football Finals.
Junior Footballer of the year – Daithi Hogan St. Patrick’s.
Daithi Hogan has been a key figure for St Patricks in their winning back to back South Junior A Football titles in 2023 & 2024. Playing centre forward he was virtually unstoppable in 2024. He was also voted Man of the Match as St Pats won the South U21B Football Finlal for the first time.
Young Footballer of the year – Joe Higgins Clonmel Commercials.
Winning the Man of the Match award in Clonmel Commercials victories in both U19A & U21A South Football Finals highlights just how good Joe was in 2024. His high fielding & long range scoring have been a joy to watch.
The above awards along with a new award for one lucky referee which has been named in memory of the late Noel Cosgrave, will be presented at an awards function in Cahir House Hotel this Friday evening, February 28th at 8pm.
Handball News
We had an action packed Feast of Handball with the Juvenile Munster Semi Finals & Finals crammed into one weekend .Tipperary players who were involved in Semi Finals on the Friday night had mixed success and all players gave their all in a bid to progress to the finals on the Sunday. In the Boys U12S Jonathan Delaney was beaten by Cillian Healy from Cork. In the GU12S Emily Monaghan won her first game .She lost the second and in a thrilling Tie Break had a narrow 15/13 win. In the Boys 12 Doubles Daniel Sherlock & Daniel Ryan were beaten by Daragh Curtin & Tadhg Mulcahy Cork.IN Boys U13S Eoin Hanrahan was beaten by Conal O Connor Cork. In Girls U13S Edin Nevin was beaten by Roisin O Riordan Cork. In Boys U13D Jim O Mahony & Tadhg Malone Bt Daniel Quinn & Oran Aherne Cork.In Girls U13D Orla Gaynor & Aoife McLoughney were beaten by Shauna Donnelly & Lucy O Connor Cork. In Boys U14D Sean Tierney & Tiernan Dillon Beat Donnacha Callaghan & James Hughs Waterford. In Boys U15S Michael Reilly Beat Patrick Mullany Waterford. In Boys U15D Alex O Dwyer & Billy Murphy Beat Cathal Mc Kenna & J.P. Curran Waterford. In Girls U15D Chloe O Brien & Katlyn Ryan Dempsey were beaten by Amy & Laura Beresford Waterford. In Boys U16D Rory Crosse & Jack Walsh
were beaten by Eoin Shanahan & Jack Cahill Clare. In Boys U17S Aiden Kyne was beaten by Paddy Sweeney Clare. Tipperary went forward on Sunday to contest 11 Munster Finals.
Munster Juvenile Finals 2025 40×20
BU12S Cillian Healy Cork Bt Cian O Donovan Clare in Kilkishen
BU12D Jack Mc Mahon /Gearoid Mc Donnacha Clare BtDarragh Curtin/Tadhg Mulcahy Cork in Kilkishen
BU13S Conal O Connor Cork Bt Eliah Kenny Clare in Tuamgraney (Tie Break)
BU13D Jim O Mahony/Tadhg Malone Tipp Bt Iarla Kelleher/Darragh Donovan Clare in Kilkishen
BU14S Darragh Cross Tipp Bt Cian Buckley Cork in (C-O-Suir)
BU14D Daniel Madden/Cillian Howard Clare Bt Sean Tierney/Tiernan Dillon Tipp in Dolla
BU15S Tadhg O Connor Cork Bt Michael Reilly Tipp
BU15D Charlie Collins/Sean Mc Gee Clare Bt Alex O Dwyer/Billy Murphy Tipp in C-O-Suir
BU16S Sean Consodine Clare Bt Josh Moroney Tipp in Kilkishen
BU16D Jack Hennessy /Sean Dee Cork Bt Eoin Shanahan /Jack Cahill Clare in Liscarroll (Tie Break)
BU17S Paddy Sweeney Clare Bt Will McGelligot Egan Cork in Liscarroll
BU17D Michael Enright/Zach Daly Cork Bt Cathal Noonan/Liam Og O Meara Clare in Liscarroll
GU12S Emily Monaghan Tipp Bt Ella Kirby Clare in Tuamgraney
GU12D Saoirse Frost/Annalise Hogan Clare Bt Mia Buckley/Kelley White Cork in Kilkishen
GU13S Anna Madden Clare Bt Roisín O Riordan Cork in Tuamgraney
GU13D Samantha Vaughan/Anna Brooks Clare Bt Shauna Dennehy/Lucy O Connor Cork in Tuamgraney (Tie Break)
GU14S Molly Joyce Tipp Bt Sinéad Doyle Clare in Nenagh
GU14D Tracy Tuohy/Ali Donnelly Clare Bt Aishling Ryan/Jenny Talbot Tipp in Nenagh
GU15S Lucy Ann Cleary Tipp Bt Jane Hogan Clare
GU15D Amy/Laura Beresford Waterford Bt Ruth Daly/Lauryn Quirke Cork in Conna
GU16S Tara Lucas Clare Bt Lily Parks Tipp in Kilcoleman
GU16D Ellie Frost /Chloe Hannon Clare Bt Grace Murphy/Freya Mortell Cork in Liscarroll
GU17S Sarah Williams Tipp Bt Ella Crotty Clare in Nenagh
U14 to U17 Winners go forward to contest the All-Ireland Semi Finals on Weekend of 8th & 9th March in Croke Park.
Best of Luck to Molly, Darragh, Lucy Ann & Sarah contesting the Semi Finals.
Bord Na nÓg News
Roger Ryan Interdivisional:
Fethard Town Park played host to round 1 of the 2025 Roger Ryan U15 Hurling Tournament. North Tipperary and South Tipperary kicked off proceedings with victory heading to the North. The Mid and West were next to square off and in their round 1 game, West Tipp emerged victorious on the day. Details for Round 2 will be confirmed on Monday and shared across the Tipperary BNG social media channels.
Divisional Football:
The football championships are beginning to take to the field across the four divisions. We wish all the clubs the very best and are looking forward to seeing all the clubs embrace the new FRC rules which are implemented across the board, with some exceptions at the different age grades.
Munster GAA Gaeltacht Scholarship:
Munster GAA is delighted to announce that the 2025 Scholarship Competition for second- level students aged between 12 – 17 years, wishing to attend a Gaeltacht course this summer is now open for applications. (minimum stay 2 weeks). One Full scholarship per county in the province will be awarded. Scholarships will cover the full cost of the Gaeltacht course. Entry requirements are as follows: Applicants must be a current member of a GAA, LGFA or Camogie Club in Munster. Applicants aged 12 – 17 are required to submit a video recording in Irish of ONE MINUTE’S duration on the following Topic: An Fhoireann is fearr liom (Based on Gaelic games of all codes) Video to also include a brief introduction of self from the student, outlining their interest in Gaeilge and our culture. Videos and application forms to be submitted by February 26th, 2025. For links please email irishculturalofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie
Newport GAA Fundraiser
Newport GAA Club would like to thank everyone who joined their recent Tractor Draw. It was a great success and received support from almost every club in the county which was really appreciated. The proceeds will go towards the cost of purchasing additional ground close to their existing facilities at Lacken Park, Newport. The following were the prizewinners including the Bonus Draws held towards the end of 2024.
• Tractor/€50k: Tadhg & Caoimhe McCormack, The Cross Bar Kilcommon
• €1000 Michael Hynes Nenagh
• €500 Laura Ronan Dublin
• All Ireland SH 2024 Final Tickets x 2: Sean Murnane, Ogonnolloe, Co Clare.
• Irel v NZ Rugby Tickets x 2: Daniel and Roisin Delaney Birdhill
• Ninja Air Fryer: Pat Lillis Nenagh
• €1000 Finucanes Elect Voucher: Michael Barry, Kilmallock Co Limk.
• Flexi Hair Styler: Delia Duggan, Newport
• Centreparks Family Holiday: Paddy Gleeson Newport
• 55″ Nordmende Smart TV: Eamon McGough, Celbridge
By Jonathan Cullen Fri 28th Feb
