FBD Insurance County Junior ‘B’ Football Championship
Well done to Upperchurch Drombane who claimed the FBD Insurance County Junior ‘B’ Football Championship title last Saturday with a 2-17 to 1-9 victory over Thurles Gaels at The Ragg. Upperchurch Drombane made a strong start, opening up a 0-4 to 0-0 lead with Thurles Gaels not registering their first score until after the opening quarter. A goal from Podge Griffin just before half time helped Upperchurch Drombane to a 1-7 to 0-3 advantage at the interval. A second goal, from a Pat Shortt penalty midway through the second half, effectively sealed the victory as Upperchurch Drombane moved 2-12 to 0-6 ahead. Jamie Meaney found the net for Thurles Gaels later in the game but Upperchurch Drombane had done enough to secure the title. Congratulations to the players and management of Upperchurch Drombane, with captain Colm Ryan accepting the cup on behalf of the team.
Paddy Russell and his team of officials before last Saturday’s FBD Insurance County Junior ‘B’ Football Final. It is Paddy’s 50th year refereeing.
AIB Munster Club Championships
Fethard got the Tipperary clubs’ Munster Championship campaign off to a fine start last Saturday in West Clare where they defeated Ennistymon by 1-13 to 2-9 in the AIB Munster Junior Hurling Quarter Final. It was a hard fought encounter with Fethard deserving of their 0-8 to 0-3 half time advantage. The Clare side struck the first goal of the game midway through the second half to reduce the Fethard lead – in fact Ennistymon had the sides level on the 47th minute – 0-10 to 1-7. A crucial goal from Ryan Walsh in the 52nd minute helped Fethard regain the initiative and they subsequently opened up a four point lead. Ennistymon raised a late challenge with an injury time goal but the Tipperary side held firm to secure a deserved one point victory. Fethard will now face Cork champions Kilshannig in the Semi Final on Saturday 14th November at a Tipperary venue.
Fethard’s Joedy Sheehan and Enistymon’s Liam Cotter both eyeing up the ball last Saturday. Photo Credit: Willie O’Reilly (BurrenEye Photography)
The following day, St Mary’s made it two wins from two for the Tipperary clubs when they defeated Cork’s Ballincollig by 1-16 to 0-15 at Clonmel Sportsfield in the AIB Munster Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final. St Mary’s produced an impressive finish to the first half to lead by 0-9 to 0-5 at the interval and continued to build on that advantage after the restart. Their lead was extended to six points midway through the half when substitutes Michael Murphy and Thomas Charles combined to set up midfielder Tadhg Condon who finished emphatically to the net to give the Clonmel side a commanding 1-13 to 0-7 advantage. To their credit, Ballincollig gradually ate into the St Mary’s lead but the Tipperary side’s defence stood firm in the closing stages, denying the Cork outfit a much needed goal as they held out for a four point victory. St Mary’s reward is a Semi Final meeting with Kerry champions Abbeydorney at a Kerry venue on Sunday 15th November. This is not St Mary’s first experience of Munster Club Championship action having previously competed in the 2017 Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship. On that occasion, they lost out to Cork’s Kanturk in the Quarter Final meaning they have already gone one step further in this year’s campaign.
St Mary’s Ross Peters gets a pass away under pressure from Ballincollig’s James Dwyer and Adam Willis. Photo Credit: Paul Morris
Attention now turns to this weekend’s fixtures with three Tipperary clubs set to continue their Munster Championship campaigns.
Loughmore Castleiney will face Cork champions Nemo Rangers in the Munster Senior Football Quarter Final this Sunday 8th November at 1.15pm in Páirc Uí Rinn. Loughmore Castleiney will be hoping to replicate their impressive run in the competition in 2024 when they reached the Munster Final. On that occasion, they defeated Clare’s Éire Óg in the Semi Final before eventually losing out to Kerry’s Dr Crokes in the provincial decider.
Also in action on Sunday 8th November will be Killenaule, who will host Limerick opposition Na Piarsaigh at 1.15pm in Clonmel Sportsfield in the Munster Intermediate Football Quarter Final.
Killenaule’s neighbours, CJ Kickhams Mullinahone, will be in action the previous day, Saturday 7th November when they travel to face Limerick opposition Athea at 1.15pm in Athea. Mullinahone are no strangers to Munster Championship football having reached the Munster Junior Football Final in 2019. They defeated Limerick’s Croom in the Semi Final that year before eventually losing out to Kerry’s Na Gaeil in the provincial decider. They also contested the Munster Intermediate Football Championship in 2011, enjoying another impressive campaign. Mullinahone overcame Limerick’s Mountcollins in the Quarter Final before defeating Waterford’s Dungarvan in the Semi Final eventually losing out to Kerry’s Milltown Castlemaine in the Final. They will be hoping to draw on that previous provincial experience as they look to make another strong impression in this year’s competition and go one step further.
Thurles Sarsfields will travel to Clare on Sunday 15th November to face Clare champs Inagh Kilnamona in the Senior Hurling Semi Final.
Munster “Safety Direct” Co Intermediate Hurling Champions Competition
Once again Newport GAA Club will host a County Intermediate Champions Hurling competition this year following their very successful inaugural event last year which was won by Knockavilla Kickhams. Munster Council granted Newport club permission to run this event as the Premier Intermediate champions now represent the counties in the official Munster competition. All the counties have now completed their 2026 intermediate hurling championships so the first game in the competition takes place this Sun Nov 8th between Waterford champions Ballyduff and Tipperary Champions Arravale Rovers in Lacken Park Newport at 2pm. The Arravale Rovers team features their county final winning star Johnny Ryan who was also a member of the Tipperary SH panel during 2026. The referee on Sun is Johnny Healy (Smith O Briens). The other county champions who are expected to feature over the coming weeks are Knockaderry (Limerick), The Banner Ennis (Clare) and Bandon (Cork). The Newport club are very fortunate to have secured a very generous sponsor in Safety Direct who are Ireland’s leading supplier of Health, Safety and Hygiene products in the workplace.
Laochra Gael
Laochra Gael makes a welcome return to the Tipperary GAA calendar this year having last taken place in 2022. The presentations provide an opportunity to recognise and honour people from across the county who have made a lifetime contribution to the GAA through their dedication, commitment and voluntary service at club, divisional and county level. The 19th Laochra Gael Presentations will take place this Sunday 8th November at 4.00 pm in The Dome at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles. A total of 27 awardees from clubs throughout Tipperary will be recognised for their outstanding service to the Association. The presentations will be attended by special guest of honour Joe Connolly, the former Galway All Ireland winning captain. Attendance at the event is by ticket only with all guests required to have a ticket for admission.
Congratulations to all this year’s award recipients: Mick Duff (Killea), Tom Hassett (Moyne Templetuohy), Michéal Egan (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Liam Ó Donnchú (Thurles Sarsfields), Larry Kavanagh (Thurles Gaels), TJ Egan (Borrisokane), Seán Ryan (Ballinahinch), Liam Greene (Moneygall), Anne Maher (Borris-Ileigh), Gilbert Williams (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Catherine Gleeson (Kiladangan and Moycarkey Borris), Matt Lillis (Nenagh Éire Óg), Paddy O’Brien (Toomevara), Michael Ryan (Solohead), John Martin (Emly), Noel Browne (Galtee Rovers St Pecauns), PJ Caplis (Sean Treacys), Stephen O’Brien (Rosegreen), Albert Curran (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Patsy Ryan (Ardfinnan), Michael O’Keeffe (Marfield), Colm O’Flaherty (Cahir), Hugo Browne (Killenaule), Tadhg Howard (Cahir), Billy Carroll (St Mary’s), John Joe Nugent (Newcastle) and Joe Kennedy (Carrick Davins).
Tipperary GAA congratulates all 27 recipients and thanks them for their outstanding contribution to Gaelic games in their clubs and communities over many years.
Schools GAA
It promises to be a busy week of action in schools hurling with a host of fixtures down for decision on Wednesday 4th November. In the Under 19 ‘A’ Hurling Harty Cup, Our Lady’s Templemore face CBC Cork, Nenagh CBS take on Gaelcholáiste Mhuire An Mhainistir Thuaigh while an all Tipperary clash sees Cashel Community School meet Thurles CBS. In the Under 19 ‘B’ Hurling Championship, Abbey CBS face Hazelwood College Dromcollogher, High School Clonmel take on Scoil Pól Kilfinane and Coláiste Mhuire Durlas meet St Francis College Rochestown. St Joseph’s Borrisoleigh face Scoil na mBráithre Rathluirc, Coláiste Dún Iascaigh take on Coachford College, St Mary’s Newport meet Scariff Community College while Carrick on Suir CBS face Coláiste an Spioraid Naomh Bishopstown. In the Under 19 ‘C’ Hurling Championship, Borrisokane Community College take on Coláiste Íosaef Kilmallock. Meanwhile, in the Under 19 ‘D’ Hurling Championship, Scoil Ruáin Killenaule face Inḃear Scéine Kenmare while Presentation Ballingarry take on Coláiste na Trócaire Rathkeale. Best of luck to all Tipperary schools and their players in Wednesday’s action.
Tipperary County Scór Na nÓg Final
All roads lead to Holycross this coming Friday November 6th for the County Scór Na nÓg Final. With representation from all four divisions, it promises to be a wonderful evening of culture! The quiz gets underway at 6.45pm with stage events beginning at 8pm! Be sure to come along and support our wonderful young talent.
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The October Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw, the third draw of the 2026–2027 draw, took place last Friday 30th October in Lá na Páirce, Thurles. Congratulations to all this month’s winners. Congratulations to Mike Frawley (Emly) who claimed the first prize of €20,000. The top winners of the draw are listed below. Congratulations to all our winners.
1st: €20,000 – Mike Frawley – Emly
2nd: Flights for 2 or €5,000 – PJ Quirke – Tipperary GAA
3rd: €5,000 Lotto Jackpot – Patrick Murphy – Nenagh Éire Óg – 8, 11, 14, 25
4th: €2,000 – Matty Boyle – St Mary’s
5th: €1,000 – Carmel, Michael and Brian Phelan – JK Brackens
6th: €1,000 – Fiona O’Brien – Knockshegowna
7th: €1,000 – Conor Byrne – Portroe
8th: €1,000 – Carroga Syndicate – Clonakenny
9th: €1,000 – Andrew O’Connor – Thurles Gaels
Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw
The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held this coming weekend. Supporters can purchase tickets via the Tipperary GAA App or through the following link: member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers Well done to last week’s winner Fiona Culhane (Kiladangan) who won the €1,700 Jackpot.
Tipperary GAA Halloween Home Entertainment Giveaway
Congratulations to John Crotty of Clonmel who is the lucky winner of the Tipperary GAA Halloween Home Entertainment Giveaway! John takes home a fantastic entertainment package worth €500, including a 55″ LG UHD Television and a host of other great prizes. We hope you enjoy your new home entertainment package John and thanks to everyone who supported the fundraiser and entered the draw!
Munster GAA Football Coaching Conference
Munster GAA will host its 2026 Football Coaching Conference on Saturday 21st November at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm. The conference will feature keynote speakers, interactive coaching workshops and an expert panel discussion, focusing on player development, coaching methods and building winning environments. Speakers include Jim Gavin, Mick Bohan and Colm Collins. Tickets cost €15, including lunch and refreshments. For further information and ticket bookings, visit https://munster.gaa.ie/event/2026-munster-gaa-football-coaching-conference
GAA Memorabilia Fair
The GAA Memorabilia Fair will take place on Saturday 14th November from 12 noon to 4.00 pm in The Dome at FBD Semple Stadium. The event will offer a wide selection of GAA match programmes, club histories and publications covering hurling, football, camogie, ladies football and handball along with other GAA memorabilia. Collectors and sellers are welcome with sales positions available free of charge by contacting the organisers before Thursday 12th November. Admission is €5 with accompanied children admitted free. For further information, contact Seamus J. King on 087 2246245 or by email at seamusjking@gmail.com or Liam Ó Donnchú on 086 6036547 or liam.odonchu.oifigeach@gaa.ie.
Tipperary New York Hurling Club Annual Dinner Dance
The Tipperary New York Hurling Club Annual Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday 12th December at Lake Isle Country Club, Eastchester, New York, with music from The Geoff Hartwell Band. This year’s event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tipperary’s 2001 All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship victory with winning captain Tommy Dunne and winning manager Nicky English attending as Guests of Honour. The club will also present the Therese Crowe Club Person of the Year Award to Tom O’Meara of Kiladangan GAA Club in recognition of his contribution to the club. The annual dinner dance journal is a vital fundraiser for the club, supporting its games, training, travel, accommodation and ongoing activities. Members and supporters are encouraged to support the journal through advertisements and sponsorship. Journal advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available with advertisements starting at $100. To support the club visit tipphurlingny.square.site or contact info@tipphurlingny.com for further information. Tipperary GAA extends its best wishes to the club for a successful evening.
Sympathy
Tipperary GAA wishes to extend its sincere sympathies to Tipperary Senior Hurling Selector Sean O’Meara and his family on the sad passing of Sean’s mother, Bridie. A great GAA woman and a loyal supporter of Shannon Rovers, Bridie will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Bridie O’Meara RIP
Tipperary GAA extends its sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Neil Williams, President of Toomevara GAA Club, on his passing. Neil made a significant contribution to his native Kilruane MacDonaghs before becoming a major influence in underage hurling in Toomevara where his work and dedication will be fondly remembered. We extend our deepest sympathies to Neil’s family and friends and to both the Toomevara and Kilruane MacDonaghs clubs. May Neil rest in peace.
Neil Williams RIP
Tipperary GAA extends its sincere sympathies to Aherlow referee David Grogan and his family on the passing of David’s father, Paddy Grogan. We extend our deepest condolences to David and all the Grogan family at this sad time. May Paddy rest in peace.
Paddy Grogan RIP
Tipperary GAA Scene
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