BY JOHN MANLEY
COLMCILLE’S ONE STEP FROM THE HOLY GRAIL
On Thursday May 28th, St. Colmcille’s U13 hurlers embarked on booking their place in the 2015 U13A County Final. Having departed the championship at this stage last year no stone was left unturned in the build up to the challenge of St. Mary’s PS, Clonmel. Mary’s were the reigning champions from 2014 and everyone anticipated a humdinger of a battle and spectators were not disappointed. On a blustery day in Boherlahan, both teams arrived with victory in their sights. Fergal Horgan was the referee for the day and both management teams were happy in the knowledge that one of the best refs in the business would preside over the encounter. At approximately 1.15 pm the first whistle sounded and proceedings got underway. Both teams started nervously and scores were at a premium. Ciaran McCormack, who started at full forward was beginning to make his presence felt and after some wayward shooting he pounced on a loose ball and blasted it to the net. The St. Mary’s netminder, who was fantastic all day was left helpless for Ciaran’s effort. St. Mary’s number 8 pointed a well taken free to keep his team in touch in a game where both defences were on top. Kevin Sheedy was Templemore’s custodian for the day and he proved to be coolness personified between the sticks. Stephen Cahill guarded the St. Colmcille’s square like a man possessed and gave a performance worthy of Man of the Match when all was decided. Luke Ormond and Niall Moloney made up the other two thirds of a full backline who were mean when scoring chances reared their heads. Mid-way through the first half John Campion struck a monstrous point from behind the half way line. This signalled his entrance to proceedings and he proved a real star as the game wore on. On his flanks were Patrick Moloney and Jack Nevin who didn’t put a foot wrong all day. The scoreline now read 1-1 to 0-1 in favour of a fancied St. Colmcille’s team and while the Templemore men had showed glimpses of brilliance it was hardly a vintage first half. Just on the stroke of half time St. Colmcille’s centre forward James Corcoran finished off a devastating move with a supreme point from the right wing. The half time score-line read 1-2 to 0-1 to the boys from Carden’s Wild Domain. This game was in the balance and the large crowd anticipated more fireworks as the second half approached. Both teams were well versed on tactics for the second half with their respective management teams and with two loud cheers both young teams went into combat for a place in Semple Stadium come mid June. St. Mary’s started the second half brightly and kept the scoreboard ticking with another pointed free. Pressure was mounting on the Mid-Tipp boys and they obliged with a flurry of scores. John Campion started the scoring spree with a well taken point from a 65. This was followed by a majestic goal from James Corcoran and a haul of 2-2 from Ciaran ‘Rucker’ McCormack who was a constant threat in front of goals. During this ten minute spell Colmcille’s turned on the style and a further 2 points from Conor Cadel proved a bridge too far for St. Mary’s to cross on this occasion. They fought gallantly until the final whistle and with time as their enemy the ball was blasted to the net from the set-piece. Cadel was pivotal in the middle of the field and he was ably assisted by Eoin Quinn who worked tirelessly. Wing forwards Jim Bob Kennedy and Killian Fennell created some gilt edged chances with their dynamic running while Patrick Ryan and Mikey Delaney kept the Mary’s corner backs on their toes. Substitutes Sean Collier, Brian Quinn, Michael Cahill, Cian Sheedy and Kevin Allen all played their part in a hard fought victory for the boys from the foot of the ‘Devil’s Bit’. In what was a highly entertaining game the final score-line tallied St. Colmcille’s 4-7, St. Mary’s 1-2. Compliments must be afforded to the referee Fergal Horgan who did a great job and to the grounds man in Boherlahan who had the field in pristine condition. St. Colmcille’s now await the winners of Cashel BNS and Scoil Ailbhe in the 2015 decider. Whoever comes through that tie will be major opposition for the Templemore men who have history in their sights. Will it be third time lucky for Principal Healy’s charges or will the ‘The Holy Grail’ elude them once more? Only time will tell but for now it’s back to the training paddock for some intense preparations.
PRIMARY GAME
The following teams represented Tipperary recently in the Primary Game v Waterford.
Ladies Football: Saoirse Nic an tSaoir Gaelscoil Durlas Éile, Emma Kennedy, Sacred Heart Primary School Roscrea, Rebecca Farrell Thomastown NS, Michelle Cronin Clerihan NS, Ava Fennessy Scoil Mhuire na nAingeal Clonmel, Marion Gillman Mullinahone NS, Queva O’Meara Moycarkey NS, Emma Fitzpatrick St. Joseph’s Templemore, Taryn Purcell Drom NS, Eimear Boland Cloneen NS, Caoimhe Mulcahy Rathkeevin NS. Roghnóirí: Anne Marie Landers GaelscoilChluainMeala, LabhaoiseNíChuinneagáin Gaelscoil Durlas Éile.
BOYS FOOTBALL: Cían O’Mahoney Ardfinnan NS, Reuben Bourke Scoil Mhuire, Knockavilla, Eoin McCarthy Powerstown NS, Ryan Walsh Holy Trinity School, Fethard, Francie Delaney Cahir BNS, Liam King Ballinahinch NS, Tom Tobin Rosegreen NS, Toby Lambe Gaelscoil Durlas, Jack Armshaw Ayle NS, John Campion St. Colmcilles, Templemore, Jack Fitzpatrick Rice Scoil Mhuire, Newcastle. Roghnóirí: Pádraig Fahey Clerihan NS, Orry Ryan Poulacapple NS, Shane O’Brien Tankerstown NS.
The following boys and girls will line out on the Tipperary Primary Game football teams v Kerry. The Tipperary girls team who will play Kerry in the Primary Go Games exhibition match supported by Shannon Airport.
1. Emma Lawless Lismackin NS
2. Ellen Gantley Cappawhite NS
3. Eleanor Tobin Rosegreen NS
4. Laura O Meara Bishop Harty NS, Ballinree
5. Sarah O Connell Leugh NS
6. Sarah Armshaw Ayle NS
7. Alice Ryan Scoil Mhuire, Newcastle
8. Megan Murphy St. Marys NS, Clogheen
9. Leah Baskin Ballinure NS
10. Shannon Morrissey Ballylooby NS
11. Aisling Meehan Clonmore NS
Roghnóirí:
Anne Marie Landers GaelscoilChluainMeala
LabhaoiseNíChuinneagáin Gaelscoil Durlas Éile
The Tipperary boys team who will play Kerry in the Primary Go Games exhibition match supported by Shannon Airport.
1. Alex Spens St. Mary’s N.S., Clogheen
2. Cathal McLoughlin Sc. Teampall Toinne, Ballyporeen
3. Jimmy Mullen Barnane N.S.
4. Ben Comerford Grangemockler N.S.
5. Seán Daly St. Mary’s C.B.S., Carrick-On-Suir
6. Micheál Elligot Lisvernane N.S.
7. Rory Grace Kilruane N.S.
8. Jack Murphy Skeheenarinky N.S.
9. Kevin Cleary New Inn B.N.S.
10. Dylan Hogan Scoil Íosaf Naofa, Corville
11. Adam Ó Riain Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan
Roghnóirí:
Pádraig Fahey Clerihan N.S.
Orry Ryan Poulacapple N.S.
Shane O’Brien Tankerstown N.S.
REGISTERED SCHOOLS
The following schools are registered for the calendar year 2015. If a school’s name is not on the list then that school is not currently registered. Registration, on an annual basis entitles a school to participate in all playing activities, the equipment scheme and all other activities, which may arise from time to time. If you are not registered please do so immediately. Registration fee is €30. This fee covers you for a calendar year.
Aglish Drom Moyglass
Ardfinnan Dualla Mullinahone
Ardcroney Drangan Moyne
Anacarty Emly Moneygall
Ayle Gortagarry Mount Bruis
Ballinahinch Grangemockler Moycarkey
Ballina Gortnahoe Nenagh
Barnane Grange New Inn BNS
Ballyneale Gaile New Inn GNS
Birdhill Gaelscoil, Durlas Newport BNS
Ballysloe Gaelscoil, Charraig Na Siuire Newport GNS
Ballytarsna Gaelscoil, ChluainMeala Newcastle
Ballinree Garryshane Our Lady of Mercy, Cahir
Borrisoleigh Golden Poulacapple
Ballylooby Glengoole Powerstown
Ballinure Hollyford Portroe, Scoil Mhuire
Ballyporeen Holy Trinity, Fethard Rossmore
Burgess Holycross Rahealty
Burncourt Kilvemnon Rathkeevin
Ballycahill Killenaule Rearcross
Ballagh Kilruane Rathcabbin
Borrisokane Killea Rosegreen
Bansha Kyle Pk, Borriskane St. Olivers, Clonmel
Corville Kilbarron St. Josephs, Tipp
Cappawhite Kilsheelan St. Marys, Nenagh
Clogheen Kilcommon Skeheenarinky
Clonoulty Kildangan St. Josephs, Ballingarry
Carrig – Ballycommon Kilkeary Scoil Eoin Naofa, Roscrea
Clonmore Killusty Slieveardagh
Cloneen Kilcash St. Colmcilles, Templemore
Carrick – on – Suir, CBS Killenaive ScoilAilbhe, Thurles
Clerihan Leugh Shronell
Cahir BNS Lismakin Silvermines
Castleiney Lorrha St. Isodores, Boherlahan
Cloughjordan Loughmore St. Josephs, Templemore
Cashel BNS Lissenhall St. Marys, Clonmel
Cashel GNS Lisronagh Sisters of Charity, Clonmel
Dunkerrin Lisnamrock S.S Peter &Pauls, Clonmel
Dromakeenan Littleton Upperchurch
Donaskeigh Lisvernane Youghalarra
The following schools have already paid for 2016: Corville, Hollyford, Ballinahinch, Kilvemnon, Nenagh CBS, New Inn BNS, Rosegreen, Tipp CBS, Youghalarra.
COUNTY HURLING FINALS
The County Finals, in Semple Stadium, will take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th June.
E-MAIL CONTACT LIST
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REPORTER OF THE WEEK
Schools are reminded and encouraged to send news and updates of their progress in the hurling championships for the coming season. Reports can be a great writing topic for the classroom and are an opportunity for children to see their work published for a wider audience. A Reporter of the Week will be chosen and their work included in the weekly report. Please ensure all reports are a single paragraph in Verdana 10 type. All submissions should be proof-read by the teacher before submission.
TWITTER
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CONTACT CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL
For match reports, fixtures and school G.A.A. News and events, please email Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol P.R.O. John Manley pro.cnmb.tipperary@gaa.ie
Website: http://cnmb.tipperary.gaa.ie/. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí.
John Manley
Dualla NS
PRO Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol
http://cnmb.tipperary.gaa.ie/
