Tipperary GAA Scene 6th May 2026

Tipperary Senior Footballers

Best of luck to the Tipperary Senior Footballers as they take on Sligo this Sunday 10th May at 12.45pm in Markievicz Park Sligo in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup.

Tickets are available to purchase online through Ticketmaster or through participating Centra and SuperValu outlets. Please note that no cash or tap and go facilities will be accepted at the venue.

This marks the third consecutive year that Tipperary face Sligo in the Tailteann Cup. Tipperary will be hoping for improved fortunes this time around. Sligo claimed victory in last year’s group game on a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-10 with Tipperary’s goals coming from Paudie Feehan and Seán O’Connor. The previous year also saw Sligo record a comprehensive win 3-22 to 1-12.

Emmet Moloney and Sligo’s Pat Spillane in action during last year’s clash.

Tipperary Under 20 Footballers

As well as the Senior Footballers making the trip to Sligo this Sunday, the Tipperary Under 20 Footballers will also be in action. They form part of a double header at Markievicz Park, taking on Sligo in the Semi Final of the Dalata Hotel Group All-Ireland Under 20 ‘B’ Championship. Best of luck to the players and management and safe travels to all supporters making the journey to Sligo to cheer on both teams.

The Friends of Tipperary Football are organizing a bus for the matches on Sunday, May 10th.

**Departure Times:**

– 7:30am: Horse & Jockey -front steps

– 7:40am :Thurles – Supermac’s

– 7:55am: Templemore

– 8:15am: Roscrea

– 9:30am: 30 min break

Meal at Murphys, Tubbercurry around 4:45 PM.

To book your seat, contact Helen at 086 397 6665 by 9pm on Thursday, May 7th

Tipperary Senior Hurlers

The Tipperary Senior Hurlers will be out again on Saturday 16th May at home to Clare in FBD Semple Stadium with a 7.00 pm throw in. Their final group game takes place the week after on Sunday 24th May where they will take on Limerick in TUS Gaelic Grounds at 4.00 pm.

Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers

Well done to the Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers who delivered an impressive performance last Wednesday evening at TUS Gaelic Grounds defeating Limerick on a 4-20 to 2-8 scoreline.

Tipperary were on top throughout, with a well taken goal from David Costigan in the second minute giving them the ideal start. Jamie Ormonde added a second goal on 14 minutes finishing off excellent build up play involving Charlie and Robbie Ryan to extend the lead to six points. Tipperary led comfortably at half time 2-11 to 0-4.

Costigan struck for his second goal six minutes into the second half reacting quickest to a rebound after Charlie Ryan’s effort came back off the crossbar. Limerick responded with two quick goals of their own but Tipperary remained in control. Cormac Fitzpatrick added a well deserved goal on 44 minutes as Tipp powered on to an emphatic 18 point victory.

This comprehensive win proved crucial – securing Tipperary’s place in the Munster Final. All three sides – Tipperary, Cork and Clare – finished level on six points but Tipperary topped the group on score difference (+20) ahead of Cork (+14) and Clare (+1).

Cork now host Clare this Wednesday 6th May, with Tipperary awaiting the winners in the Munster Final the following week on Wednesday, 13th May.

Tipperary Scorers:
Cormac Fitzpatrick 1-9 (8f), David Costigan 2-3, Jamie Ormond 1-3, Shane Cleary 0-2, Robbie Ryan 0-1, Stefan Tobin 0-1, Eoghan Doughan 0-1.

Tipperary:
Paddy McCormack; Cathal O’Reilly, Evan Morris, David Ryan; Adam Ryan, Euan Murray, Shane Cleary; Charlie Ryan, Sam Rowan; Stefan Tobin, Tiarnan Ryan, David Costigan; Robbie Ryan,Jamie Ormonde, Cormac Fitzpatrick.

Subs:
Eoghan Doughan for T  Ryan (HT), Patrick Ryan for Rowan (37), Oisín O’Donoghue for R Ryan (45), Jack Hayes for Ormond (47), Jake Donellan Houlihan for A Ryan (50).

Tipperary’s Jamie Ormond and Limerick’s Conor Ryan pictured with referee Seaghan Walsh ahead of last weeks fifth round game of the Fulfil Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship.

Tipperary Minor Hurlers

Well done to the Minor Hurlers who secured their place in the Munster Final after a hard fought 2-13 to 0-16 victory over Limerick last Thursday in the TUS Gaelic Grounds. Tipperary made a brilliant start hitting four points in the opening four minutes and leading 0-8 to 0-3 after 17 minutes with Connall Morrison prominent for the Premier. Limerick responded well and finished the half strongly with accurate free taking reducing the gap to two points at the break (0-9 to 0-7). Tipp made the ideal start to the second half with Rian McGrath finding the net with a superb one handed finish to stretch the lead to five. Ollie Roche then added a second goal midway through the half to push Tipperary eight points clear. Limerick battled back scoring the next five points to cut the deficit to three. However, a crucial save from Tipperary goalkeeper Eoin Connolly along with a resilient defensive effort ensured Tipp held on for a deserved win.

Tipperary Scorers:
Ollie Roche 1-2 (2f), Conall Morrisson 0-4, Rian McGrath 1-1, Conor Kennedy 0-2, Shane Ryan 0-2 (1f), KJ Dunne 0-1, Sean Burke 0-1.

Tipperary:
Eoin Connolly; Colm Ryan, Daniel Groome, Conor Collins; Oisin Kennedy, James Finn, Travis McLoughlin; Shane Ryan, Hugo Healy; Conor Kennedy, Conall Morrisson, Éanna Tucker; Ollie Roche, Rian McGrath, KJ Dunne.

Subs:
Ciarán Gantley for Tucker (43), Seán Burke for McGrath (51), John O’Meara for Healy (56). 

Tipperary captain Conor Collins and Limerick captain Shane Waters pictured with referee Patrick O’Mahoney ahead of last weeks fourth round game of the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship.

Tipperary’s last group game will take place on Friday 8th May at 7.00 pm against Waterford in Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field. Tipperary have generally had the upper hand in their recent Minor Hurling clashes with Waterford despite Waterford edging last year’s encounter by 1-16 to 0-17. Prior to that, Tipperary had won four consecutive meetings between the sides from looking back at the last five clashes. In 2024, Tipperary claimed a 3-16 to 2-14 victory in the group stage with goals from Adam Ryan, Billy O’Brien and Cillian Minogue. They also came out on top in the 2023 group game winning 1-20 to 1-12 with Stefan Tobin finding the net. The 2022 season saw the counties meet twice –  both games going Tipperary’s way. In the group stage, Tipp secured a narrow 1-22 to 0-23 win with Damien Corbett scoring the crucial goal. They met again in the Semi Final where Tipperary delivered a dominant performance winning 3-27 to 0-15. Goals on that occasion came from Tom Delaney, Darragh McCarthy and Jack Hayes.

The Munster Final will then take place on Friday 18th May at 7.00 pm with opponents and venue yet to be determined.

Tipperary Minor Footballers

Best of luck to the Tipperary Minor Footballers who face Longford this coming Saturday 9th May at 1.30 pm (note updated throw in time) in Templemore in the Preliminary Quarter Final of the Tier 3 All Ireland Minor Football Championship.

Celtic Challenge

Well done to both Tipperary Under 17 hurling Celtic Challenge teams who have progressed to the Division 1 Corn Michael Hogan Quarter Finals. The Qaurter Finals are due to take place this coming Saturday 9th May. Please check the Tipperary social media pages/app or website for fixture details.

Tipperary Masters

The Tipperary Masters Hurling team will be out in action again on Sunday 17th May at 3.00 pm in Borrisoleigh where they will face Cork.

Handball

The weekend of the 25th/26th April was a busy one for Tipperary handball.

On Saturday, Billy and Pakie Mullins (Clonmel) lined out in the Men’s Over 70 Final against Dublin’s Eugene Kennedy and Ned Flynn. It proved to be a cracking contest, with the Tipp pair edging a tight battle, winning 21-17, 21-19.

On Sunday, Anne Marie Ryan and Karen Monaghan (Ballina) competed in the Ladies Over 35 Doubles Final against Kilkenny’s Elaine Deniffe and Chloe Farrell. The Tipp duo dominated from the outset using powerful serving and excellent teamwork to take control and secure a comprehensive victory.

Tipperary also featured in two Semi Finals. In the Intermediate Doubles, Rory Grace and Jerome Cahill (Loch Éorna) were unlucky to lose out to Monaghan’s Oran Kiernan and Conor O’Gorman in a tiebreak. In the Men’s Over 35 Doubles, Johnny and Dan Delaney were beaten by Tyrone’s Conor Grogan and Conor Duff.

One Wall

At the Antrim Slam, two Tipperary players made the journey north to compete. Erin Neville (Ballina) took part in the Girls Under 15 competition while Christy McGrath (Carrick-on-Suir) competed in the Men’s C and Masters grades.

Erin delivered an outstanding performance, going undefeated throughout and winning a tremendous Final 21-18. Christy also impressed, winning the Men’s C title and finishing runner-up in the Masters. He was also honoured by Ulster Handball with a presentation recognising his significant contribution to the promotion of Wallball. Overall it was a highly successful weekend for Tipperary Handball.

FBD Insurance County Leagues

The majority of the games in Round 5 of the County Football League took place over the last week.

The only game to take place in Division 1 saw Clonmel Commercials prove too strong for Cahir running out convincing 3-14 (23) to 3-9 (18) winners at Clonmel Sportsfield. Moyle Rovers have already secured top spot in Division 1 and booked their place in the Final. The final game in the group sees Golden Kilfeacle host Ardfinnan on Sunday May 17th. A win for Golden Kilfeacle will secure them second place and a spot in the Final while a win or draw will be enough for Ardfinnan to claim the runners up position and a place in the Final. The Division 1 Final is scheduled for Sunday, May 31st.

In Division 2, Aherlow delivered an impressive performance against Grangemockler Ballyneale, winning 3-13 to 0-14. The remaining two games both ended in draws with Kilsheelan Kilcash and Galtee Rovers St Pecauns finishing level on 1-14 apiece while Moyne Templetuohy and Fethard also shared the spoils on 1-11 each. Division 2 has concluded with the Final fixed for Sunday 31st May and see Grangemockler Ballyneale facing Moyne Templetuohy who finished first and second.

In Division 3, St. Patrick’s recorded a strong 4-16 to 4-7 victory over Clonmel Óg. Ballingarry also enjoyed a comfortable win over Borrisokane finishing 2-13 to 0-6. There are still games left to be played in the group so the finalists have yet to be decided.

It’s a similar situation in Division 4 where the finalists have yet to be determined with a number of games still to be played. In the past week’s results, Cahir (2) edged a tight contest with Ardfinnan (2) winning 3-4 to 2-6. Rosegreen recorded a solid 3-11 to 2-9 victory over Ballyporeen (2) while Rockwell Rovers (2) were dominant in their clash with Solohead securing a 6-16 to 1-11 win.

There was also hurling action across the divisions. In Division 5 Group 3, Boherlahan Dualla proved far too strong for Ballylooby Castlegrace winning comfortably on a 1-23 to 0-15 scoreline. In Division 6 Group 3, Killenaule (2) had the better of Gortnahoe Glengoole (3) winning 2-24 to 1-15. In the second fixture, Gortnahoe Glengoole (3) responded with a strong 4-14 to 2-15 win over Kilruane MacDonaghs (3).

Games in the County Hurling take place this coming weekend. Please keep an eye on https://tipperary.gaa.ie/fixtures-results/ for the full list of up to date fixtures and results aswell as the Tipperary GAA social media channels.

Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop for Coaches

A Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop for Coaches will take place on Wednesday 6th May in the Abbey School, Tipperary Town with a 6:30pm start. This practical session is designed for coaches who want to develop their knowledge and ability to coach youth hurling goalkeepers.

The workshop will be delivered by Jonathan Gleeson and will cover key goalkeeping skills and coaching methods, including positioning and shot stopping, puckouts and distribution, communication skills and game-based goalkeeping drills.

The cost is €10 per coach attending. Those interested are asked to contact West Tipperary GDC Denis O’Mahony on 087 4199027.

Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw

The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held on Friday 8th May 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 Amy McGuire who won the €1,600 Jackpot.

Tipperary Supporters Club 2026 Membership

Reminder to members who haven’t rejoined yet – please do so now. If you know anyone interested in Tipperary hurling who isn’t a member, now is a great time to tell them about the Tipperary Supporters Club.

New Direct Debit members in 2026 get half price membership at just €25. Full details: https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/club-membership

All funds go directly to supporting the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team as they prepare for the League and Championship.

Membership benefits include:
Team news alerts, entry into exclusive draws for €500 cash prizes, match tickets and signed jerseys, chances to attend an open training session, be a Tipp team mascot and vote for the 2026 Hurler of the Year plus selected member discounts.

All for just €50.

Friends of Tipperary Football

Support the growth and promotion of football across all age groups in Tipperary by becoming a member for just €20 annually.

Membership Benefits – Exclusive Draw Entry – All members are automatically entered into a draw for a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final, as well as a draw for a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final.

Purpose of Membership – Your contribution directly supports the preparation of inter-county teams at both senior and underage levels, along with improvements to training facilities.

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.

Health & Wellbeing

There is a wide range of free mental health supports available for men, including free counselling and confidential Freephone support. Reaching out for support during a difficult time can make a real difference. To learn more about the services and options available, visit: yourmentalhealth.ie/men

South Tipp Hospice Movement (STMH) has launched a dedicated Children’s and Adolescents Grief Support for young people aged 4 to 18 who experienced bereavement. The new initiative aims to ensure that no child,teen or family who in south or west Tipperary has to face grief alone.The support service is free and confidential.Referrals for the service can be made directly by parents by contacting South Tipperary Hospice movement at 052 6127721 or email southtipphospice@gmail.com

Sympathy

Tipperary GAA wishes to express its sympathy to the family and friends of Jerry McDonnell who passed away recently. Jerry was a deeply respected and valued member of Carrick Swan GAA Club and of the wider GAA community serving as both divisional and County Board delegate over many years. He also gave outstanding service to Cumann na mBunscol where he served for many years as Treasurer and held a number of key administrative roles at county, provincial and national level. His contribution to the development of primary school games including his role in initiatives such as the Equipment Scheme and the Primary Game has left a lasting legacy. As a player, Jerry lined out with Carrick Swan at underage level and was a member of the team that won the County U21 Hurling title in 1972. He later became a respected teacher in St. Oliver Plunkett’s School Clonmel and remained a lifelong supporter and dedicated clubman. Jerry’s commitment, passion and contribution to the GAA will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Jerry McDonnell RIP

Tipperary GAA wishes to express its sympathy to the family and friends of Bob Hall, Killenaule, who passed away recently. Bob gave great service to Tipperary GAA serving on the County Hearings Committee over the past three years. At club level with Killenaule GAA Club he was the current County Board delegate and had previously served with distinction as Treasurer and club officer. Bob was part of a proud GAA family. His father is commemorated in Ned Hall Park (Clonmel Og GAA grounds) while his grandfather was a founding member of South Tipperary GAA – reflecting a lifelong family commitment to the association. May he rest in peace.

Bob Hall RIP

Tipperary GAA wishes to express its sympathy to the Bonnar family, Cashel, on the sad passing of Maureen Bonnar. May she rest in peace.

Maureen Bonnar RIP

Tipperary GAA Scene

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