TIPPERARY ALLIANZ CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL REPORT MARCH 30th BY JOHN MANLEY
MAROONS MAKE THE PERFECT START BY LIAM O’SULLIVAN
Ardfinnan N.S. U13 hurlers got off to a winning start in their first game of the Championship. Grangemockler travelled to Ardfinnan in a reverse of the same fixture last year, which Ardfinnan had lost heavily. It wasn’t looking good for the maroons after the first 10 minutes. They were down a goal and a point very promptly and when a second goal was conceded it was time to step up. Captain Eoin Wyse worked tirelessly around the middle as did Philip Betts and Cian O Mahoney in the full back line. But it was Ben Doyle who suddenly burst into action making a brilliant run up the pitch before being fouled. This seemed to lift all on the team. Ben himself scored 4 magnificent points from play in the remainder of the first half, Eoin Wyse added a goal and Morgan Lambert plus kevi Burke another to leave the sides level at half time, 2-3 to 1-6. Goalkeeper Aaron Poliunas was getting better and better as the game moved on, hitting clever, long puck outs, landing ball into the hands of Ben , Eoin and Morgan. With the wind behind them Ardfinnan expected an easier second half. They did n’t get it! Among the players from Grangemockler who stood out were Conor Murphy, Ben Comerford. and Darragh Lambe. They led by example and in the early part of the half played the better hurling. They clearly had a lot more training done than Ardfinnan , but the maroons had played a great campaign at Club last Summer, losing the South Final by a single point, so they were n”t going to lie down. Eoin Wyse was moved to full forward due to injury, Cian O Mahoney moved to the centre , soon scoring a goal and a point. Jack O Neill poached an important goal when he went in. At the other end Grangemockler scored 2 great points and but for Aaron Poliunas would have added goals. It was Eoin Wyse , captain showing constant leadership who broke the hearts of the visitors with a 3- goal flurry that gave brave and skilful Grangemockler goalie Paidi O Shea no chance. Others for Ardfinnan who played and did well were Liam Burke, Sean Cunningham and Tadhg Carroll. It was a great first round win for the maroons , greatly enjoyed by the supporters who watched, including Eoin Wyse’s Uncle Eric , a former player with the school and his family , back on holidays from Brisbane, Australia.
Final score Ardfinnan N.S. 6-7 Grangemockler 2-5.
EQUIPMENT SCHEME EXTENDED FOR CERTAIN ITEMS
Our Treasurer Jerry McDonnell has decided that he is extending the Equipment scheme indefinitely for the following equipment only:
• Mycro helmets (NOT Marc helmets).
• Ordinary size 4 footballs.
• Ordinary size 3 and 4 leather sliothars.
• Hurleys (sizes 26, 28, 30, 32).
None of the other equipment will be available. If you want to order any of the above print off the equipment form from our website, fill it up and send it to Jerry. Cheques must accompany the form. Cheques are to be made payable to Tipperary Allianz Cumann na mBunscol. Send equipment form and cheque to: Jerry McDonnell, 25 Ballingarrane, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. We will not be holding another equipment night, so any equipment ordered from this date on will have to be collected from Jerry in Clonmel.
COUNTY HURLING FINALS
The County Finals, in Semple Stadium, will take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th June. No other dates were available because of Munster Championship matches in Semple Stadium on the previous weekends. The Stadium Committee have told us that there will be no future problems with those dates. Please avoid those dates for school tours if you haven’t already booked your tours. If you have a school tour on either date, and you reach the County Final, we can work around it and put your County Final on the other day, to avoid a clash.
PRIMARY GAME SELECTION DAYS
LADIES FOOTBALL
Mid/North Trial: Durlas Og GAA Pitch Wednesday 15th April 4.00pm.
South / West Trial: Golden GAA Pitch Thursday 16th April 4.00pm
FOOTBALL
West Trial: Golden GAA pitch Wednesday 22nd April 4.30pm.
Mid Trial: Durlas Og GAA pitch Thursday 23rd April 4.30pm.
North Trial: Borrisoleigh GAA Club Wednesday 29th April 4.30pm.
South Trial: Moyle Rovers GAA pitch Thursday 30th April 4.30pm.
CAMOGIE
South/West Trial: Golden GAA Pitch Tuesday 14th April 4.30pm.
Mid/North Trial: Dr. Morris Park, Thurles Wednesday 22nd April 4.30pm.
HURLING
South Trial: Moyle Rovers GAA Pitch Monday 13th April 4.00pm.
Mid Trial: The Ragg GAA Pitch Monday 20th April 4.00pm.
North Trial: Cloughjordan GAA Pitch Wednesday 22nd April 4.00pm.
West Trial: Cashel GAA Pitch Monday 27th April 4.00pm.
WE NEED MATCH REPORTS!!
We would welcome any match reports on any upcoming competition games your schools are involved in after Easter. Please email them to pro.cnmb.tipperary@gaa.ie
REGISTRATION FEE
Please forward Jerry McDonnell 25 Ballingarrane, Clonmel your €30.00 annual registration fee for 2015 if your school has not already done so. To participate in playing activities and/or the equipment scheme the € 30.00 registration must be paid. This payment covers your school for a calendar year.
E-MAIL CONTACT LIST
If you or a colleague would like to be added to the contact list for updates on Tipperary Allianz Cumann na mBunscol activities please contact John Manley, pro.cnmb.tipperary@gaa.ie or Aodan Wrenn, aodanwrenn@gmail.com, to be added to our mailing list.
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
For any schools/teachers wishing to access Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol news and updates via Twitter, the Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol Twitter username is @TippCumanNamBun. The following link will enable you to follow us: https. We would encourage as many teachers and schools as possible to follow us as this will enable you to access information as soon as it becomes available. We thank all the teachers who have become followers of Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol on Twitter. We have got a great reaction from teachers and schools in recent months. We now have 937 followers.
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/
