This week’s news
Tipperary Senior Hurlers
Well done to the Senior Hurlers who produced an impressive display last Sunday in Glenisk O’Connor Park Tullamore overcoming Offaly on a 5-24 to 1-18 scoreline. Playing against the wind in the first half Tipperary still held a 2-12 to 1-10 advantage at the interval. Excellent build up play from Josh Keller and Andrew Ormond paved the way for Paddy McCormack to raise the green flag in the 10th minute. Offaly responded through Brian Duignan who struck their only goal of the game in the 18th minute to narrow the deficit. Tipperary finished the half strongly with Jason Forde converting a penalty in the 28th minute to give Tipp a crucial cushion heading into the break. John McGrath extended Tipperary’s lead with a third goal early in the second half and Forde followed up with his second ten minutes later. The Silvermines man completed his hat trick late on rounding off an excellent individual performance and a personal tally of 3-10 as Tipperary ran out convincing winners.
Tipperary Scorers: Jason Forde 3-10 (1gl pen, 5f, 2 ’65s), John McGrath 1-1, Paddy McCormack 1-0, Conor Stakelum 0-3, Jack Leamy 0-3, Josh Keller 0-2, Darragh Stakelum 0-2, Conor Martin 0-1, Gearoid O’Connor 0-1, Noel McGrath 0-1.
Tipperary: Barry Hogan; C. O’Reilly, B. O’Mara, J. Ryan; C. Martin, C. Morgan, S. Kennedy; W. Connors, C. Stakelum; J. Keller, A. Ormond, G. O’Connor; J. Leamy, P. McCormack, J. Forde.
Subs: D. Stakelum for J. Keller (HT), J. McGrath for P. McCormack (HT), N. McGrath for A. Ormond (45), A. Daly for C. Morgan (50), C. English for C. Stakelum (60).
Tipperary captain Willie Connors and Offaly captain Ross Ravenhill pictured with referee Colm McDonald before last Sunday’s Round 2 Allianz Hurling League clash in Tullamore.
The hurlers’ next game takes place this coming Saturday 7th February at 7.30pm when they make the familiar trip to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to face Cork. At the time of going to print only terrace tickets were available for the game and these can be purchased on Ticketmaster or at participating SuperValu or Centra stores. The game will also be broadcast live on RTÉ.
Looking back at their last five league meetings, the sides met twice in last year’s league, with Cork claiming the league title over the Premier in the Final, while Tipperary were victorious in the group stages. Prior to that, the teams drew in 2021 with the score Tipperary 0-22 Cork 2-16. Cork got the better of Tipperary in 2020, winning 2-24 to 1-25 while the 2019 encounter saw Tipperary victorious, 1-29 to 1-16. Overall, it has been evenly balanced between the sides with two wins each and one draw.
Tipperary Senior Footballers
Well done to the Senior footballers who recorded a hard earned 1-13 to 1-9 victory over Antrim last Sunday in Moneygall.
The sides were level at 0-5 apiece at half time. A Cian Smith free just before the break ensured parity at the interval and Tipperary carried an advantage into the second half – playing with the wind and with an extra man after Antrim’s John Carron received a red card on the stroke of half time.
Tipperary made the perfect start to the second half as the impressive Daithi Hogan struck for the game’s opening goal. A Paddy McAleer goal midway through the half reduced Tipperary’s lead to a single point, but they pushed on to secure a deserved victory with Sean O’Connor leading the scoring for the Premier.
The game had originally been fixed for FBD Semple Stadium, but with the pitch deemed unplayable, sincere thanks go to the Moneygall club for hosting the fixture.
Tipperary Scorers: Sean O’Connor 0-7 (5f), Daithi Hogan 1-3 (1m), Cian Smith 0-3 (3f).
Tipperary: S. Garland; J. Harney, J. Morris, E. O’Connell; C. King, P. Feehan, L. Boland; J. Higgins, K. Costello; M. Stokes, S. O’Brien, M. Freaney; C. Smith, S. O’Connor, D. Hogan.
Subs: M. Russell for Higgins (58), K. Butler for King (58), C. Deely for O’Brien (58), P. O’Keeffe for Smith (63), J. O’Neill for Stokes (68).
The Footballers have a break in action this coming weekend with their next game scheduled for Sunday 15th February at home to Carlow in FBD Semple Stadium with a 2.00 pm throw in time.
Sean O’Connor on the attack against Antrim. Photo Credit – Sadie O’Connell
Tickets For Allianz League Games
Supporters are reminded that tickets for all Allianz League games must be purchased online or in selected Centra and SuperValu stores, as tickets will not be on sale at match venues. Please note that Tap & Go will not be in operation at any venue, and in line with GAA policy for all competitions, no cash will be accepted at the turnstiles.
Minor Football Panel
Kevin Mulcahy and his management team have named their Minor Football panel for the year ahead. The very best of luck to the players and management in the upcoming campaign.
Charlie Brazil, Christian Flanagan, Ciaran Hennessy, Eoin O’Connell, Colm O’Shea (Aherlow); Tadhg Dunlea, Donnacha Hurley (Ballylooby/Castlegrace); Tiernan Power (Cahir); Adam O’Halloran, Colin Maher, Nicholas Walsh (Cashel King Cormacs); Rory Dunphy, Donal O’Callaghan, Daniel Tobin (Clonmel Commercials); Julian Blaszczyk, Oisin O’Reilly, Rory O’Reilly (Clonmel Og); Evan Lonergan (Emly); Reuben Grace, Koby Quinn (Galtee Rovers); Jack Donnelly (Golden Kilfeacle); Conor O’Meara (Grangemockler/Ballyneale); Cian Cahill (JK Brackens); Danny Cashin (Killenaule); Fergal Bradshaw, Hugh Carolan, Conor Hurley, Oisin McCarthy, Cillian Morrissey, Joe O’Donovan, Conor Williams (Moyle Rovers); Ronan Gaffrey (Newport); Sam Gallahue, Adam O’Callaghan (Portroe); Jack Walsh (Roscrea); Paddy Ryan (Upperchurch/Drombane).
Management: Manager – Kevin Mulcahy (Ballinora, Cork); Selector/Coaches – Tim Coughlan (Moycarkey/Borris); Dan O’Donovan (Nenagh Eire Og), Sean O’Halloran (Golden Kilfeacle), Dennis Peters (Galtee Rovers), Noel Walsh (Clonmel Og); S&C – Alan Kavanagh (JK Brackens); Physio – Philip O’Sullivan (Moycarkey/Borris).
Schools
Congratulations to Nenagh CBS who claimed their second ever Dr. Harty Cup title after an exciting 0-20 to 0-18 victory over St. Flannan’s last Saturday in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis. The sides were level at 0-11 each at half time in a game that was tit for tat with little separating two quality teams. The winning moment of the game came between the 50th and 55th minute when Nenagh hit three points without reply thanks to Eoghan Doughan (2 frees) and Patrick Hackett. Despite late pressure from a gallant St. Flannan’s side Nenagh held out for a famous victory. Nenagh captain and lead scorer Eoghan Doughan from Moneygall lifted the Dr. Harty Cup after the game.
It is a fantastic achievement for Tipperary to have produced the last four Dr. Harty Cup winners: Cashel Community School in 2023, Thurles CBS last year and Nenagh CBS claiming the title in 2024 and again this year. Well done to all schools across the county for the tremendous work being put in across hurling and football.
Shane Cleary (Nenagh CBS) and Darragh McNamara (St. Flannan’s) compete for the ball
Congratulations to St. Joseph’s Borrisoleigh who claimed the TUS Corn Risteard Uí Mhathúna Munster Under 19 ‘C’ Hurling title last Friday in Fethard after a thrilling 2-18 to 1-20 victory over a gallant Dungarvan CBS side. The Tipperary school trailed 1-9 to 0-14 at half time with Borris-Ileigh clubman Cathal Kennedy registering their opening goal. An early second half goal from Eoghan Anderson gave St. Joseph’s the perfect start after the break. In what was an excellent contest throughout, Dungarvan netted a goal from a free with the final puck of the game but St. Joseph’s held firm to be crowned champions. Micheal Collins of Templederry Kenyons was the victorious captain.
Best of luck to CBS High School Clonmel footballers as they take on Tralee CBS this coming Saturday 7th February at 1.30 pm in Mallow in the TUS Corn Uí Mhuirí Munster Senior ‘A’ Football Championship Final. The High School have one Corn Uí Mhuirí title to their name having won it in 1928 and will be hoping to end a 98 year wait this coming Saturday. Their only final appearance since then came in 2016, when they were defeated by a David Clifford led St Brendan’s, Killarney side that went on to comfortably claim the Hogan Cup All Ireland title.
The Abbey Tipperary footballers won’t be out until next week as they face Mount Saint Michael Rosscarbery on Friday 13th February in the Final of the TUS Corn Dhonncha Uí Nuanáin Under 19 ‘B’ Football Championship.
Colleges Action
The Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cups are reaching the business end, with the Quarter Finals taking place last Wednesday, 28th January.
Nenagh Éire Óg’s Sam O’Farrell led the scoring for the University of Galway, finishing with 0-11 (7f) in their 1-21 to 1-14 victory over SETU Waterford. Paddy Phelan (Upperchurch Drombane) and Éanna Guilfoyle (Moyne Templetuohy) lined out for the Waterford side. University of Limerick recorded a 0-20 to 0-12 win over UCC. Darragh McCarthy top scored with 0-9 (7f) for UL, with Aaron Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs) and Oisín O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) also named in the starting fifteen. Peter McGarry (St Mary’s) and Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) lined out for UCC. Mary Immaculate College enjoyed a comfortable 3-22 to 0-13 victory over UCD. Adam Daly (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams) scored 0-3 for the winners, while Eoin Craddock (Holycross Ballycahill) also chipped in with a point. Ben Currivan (Golden Kilfeacle) made an appearance off the bench for the Limerick side. Both Semi Finals take place this Wednesday 4th February – UL host the University of Galway at 8.00 pm while Mary Immaculate College take on DCU, who recorded a 4-13 to 2-15 Quarter Final victory over MTU Cork. This game will take place in DCU at 6.00 pm.
In the Sigerson Cup, David Power’s University of Limerick side claimed a 3-16 to 0-17 extra time victory over Maynooth University in their Quarter Final clash. Daithí Hogan (St Patrick’s) finished with 1-1, while Charlie King (Ballina), Micheál Freaney (Kilsheelan Kilcash) and Killian Butler (Moyle Rovers) all registered points. Remaining Quarter Final results were as follows: University of Galway 0-15 UCD 0-14, UCC 3-16 DCU 1-20 and Queen’s Belfast 3-18 TU Dublin 2-16. The Semi Final fixtures were not finalised by the time of going to print.
Tipperary Coaching & Games Development
Tipperary Coaching & Games Development will host a Warm-Up and Speed Development Workshop on Saturday 21st February, at 10.00am in Rockwell Rovers GAA Club. The workshop will be delivered by Eric Curry of Setanta. You can register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/ZhgRvW7en6. Many thanks to Paddy Christie who delivered a Gaelic Football Coaches workshop last Saturday in Cashel Community School.
Referee Recruitment
Tipperary GAA is currently seeking applications from interested individuals to participate in the upcoming Referee Foundation course for Tipperary in 2026. If interested, please email refereesadministrator.tipperary@gaa.ie. Further details are available on tipperary.gaa.ie. Check out the Q&A carried out with referee Alan Tierney which is available to view on the Tipperary GAA social media pages.
Munster Junior ‘B’ Championship
Hard luck to Golden Kilfeacle who were defeated in the Munster Junior ‘B’ Football Championship Quarter Final when they took on Clooney Quin (Clare) last Sunday in Knockaderry, Limerick.
Silvermines will compete in the Munster Junior ‘B’ Hurling Final this coming Saturday 7th February against Ballybrown of Limerick. The game will take place in Killeedy (Limerick) with a 3.00 pm throw in time. Best of luck to ‘The Mines.
Tipperary Clubs Draw
The January Tipperary Clubs Draw took place last Friday January 30th in Fethard Town Park. Congratulations to Patricia Treacy, who was presented with her winning cheque of €20,000.
The top winners of the January draw are listed below. The full list of winners is available to view on the Tipperary GAA social media pages. Congratulations to all our winners.
1st: €20,000 – Tim Ryan – Tipperary Dublin Association
2nd: Return Flights for 2 or €5,000 – Linda Ferriter – Clonakenny
3rd: €4,000 Lotto Jackpot – 2, 13, 19, 28 – JP Brennan – Newport
4th: €2,000 – Catherine Harty – Borris-Ileigh
5th: €1,000 – Suzie Collins – Durlas Óg
6th: €1,000 – Colm Quigley – Portroe
7th: €1,000 – Pat Treacy – Skeheenrinky
8th: €1,000 – Aileen Haugh – Nenagh Éire Óg
9th: €1,000 – Peter Hughes – Arravale Rovers
Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw
The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held on Friday 6th February 2026 Supporters can purchase tickets via the Tipperary GAA App or at the link below:
member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers
Well done to last weeks winner Christina Moloughney who won the €1,600 Jackpot .
Tipperary Supporters Club 2026 Membership
A gentle reminder to members who have not yet rejoined to please do so now. If you know anyone with a keen interest in Tipperary hurling who is not currently a member, this is a great time to let them know about the benefits of joining the Tipperary Supporters Club.
For any member paying by Direct Debit for the first time in 2026, the membership subscription will be HALF PRICE, just €25.
Full details on the benefits of Tipperary Supporters Club membership can be found at:
https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/club-membership
Further details on our new app are available on our FAQ page:
https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/clubzap-app-faqs
All funds raised go directly towards supporting the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team in preparing to the highest standard for this year’s League and Championship campaigns.
Benefits of membership include:
Text alerts for all League and Championship team news
Notifications on the latest news from Tipperary GAA
Access to ClubZap, the Tipperary Supporters Club mobile app
Two chances to win a €500 cash prize in members’ draws during the League and Championship
Members’ draws for 5 pairs of match tickets for each Tipperary Senior Championship match
If Tipperary reach the All-Ireland Final, one ticket winner will also receive a bonus of a two-night stay for two people in the 4-star Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Five monthly members’ draws for a personalised, signed Tipperary jersey by the hurler of your choice (in your selected size)
Draw for an opportunity to attend an open team training session
Entry into a draw for younger family members to act as Tipp Team Mascot at a home League game, in conjunction with Tipp FM, including photos with the team and a visit to the commentary box
Eligibility to vote for the official 2026 Tipperary Senior Hurler of the Year
Selected discounts at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Mr. Mister Menswear, and the Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny
All for just €50!
Tipperary Supporters Club Night at the Dogs
The Tipperary Supporters Club will host a Night at the Dogs on Saturday, February 21st at Thurles Greyhound Stadium, with the first of 10 races off at 7.30pm. Tickets are €20 for adults, with children free, and include a race card, free raffle and autograph signing by 2025 All-Ireland winning players. The night will feature a free raffle with prizes including a hotel break, cash and signed jerseys, along with sponsorship opportunities. Tickets are available online at http://www.tippsupportersclub.com.
2026 Tipperary Club Season Pass
The 2026 Tipperary GAA club season pass is now on sale and can be purchased via the events section of the Tipperary GAA App. The pass which will entitle the holder entry into all adult divisional and county games at adult level will cost €170.
Scór Sinsear 2026
The County Final of Scór Sinsear 2026 will take place on Friday 20th February with venue and time to be confirmed. Entries can be sent to secretary.scor.tipperary@gaa.ie.
The Club Summit
The Club Summit brings together Gaelic Games volunteers from across Ireland and beyond for a day of expert-led seminars, interactive exhibitions and inspiring forums. It takes place in Croke Park this coming Saturday 7th February. Tickets and further information are available at gaa.ie/clubsummit.
Sympathy
Tipperary GAA wish to express their sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Jonathan Whyte (Surrey, England, and formerly of Drangan). Jonathan began his playing career with his local club, St. Patrick’s, and represented Tipperary at Minor level in 1972 and 1973, at U21 in 1973 and 1974, and at Senior Football level in 1974, before emigrating to London. He was very active within the London Tipperary community, serving as Chairman of the London Tipperary Association, and was a passionate supporter of both the Tipperary Senior Hurling and Football teams. May he rest in peace.
Tipperary GAA Scene
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