2026 FBD Insurance County Football Championships
The FBD Insurance County Football Championships are now in full swing with Round 2 completed across all three grades last weekend.
Senior Football
In Group 1, Clonmel Commercials continued their impressive start to the championship with a 12 point win over Ballina while Ardfinnan got the better of Aherlow by five points. In Group 2, Kilsheelan Kilcash also made it two wins from two with an impressive victory over Thurles Sarsfields. JK Brackens recorded their first win of the campaign defeating Ballyporeen by four points. In Group 3, Loughmore Castleiney returned to winning ways with a 13 point victory over Grangemockler Ballyneale while Moyle Rovers also made it two wins from two with an eight point victory over Upperchurch Drombane.
Intermediate Football
Rockwell Rovers defeated Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill while Fethard and Cahir played out a draw in Group 1. The refixed Group 1 Round 1 fixture between Fethard and Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill took place last Monday with Fethard winning on a 2-11 to 3-4 scoreline. In Group 2, Moyne Templetuohy produced a solid performance scoring four goals in their victory over Clonmel Óg while Killenaule impressed with a win over Clonmel Commercials. In Group 3, Golden Kilfeacle edged out West rivals Galtee Rovers St Pecaun’s by a single point while Arravale Rovers recorded a comfortable victory over Moycarkey Borris.
Darren McGrath (Galtee Rovers) in possession with Golden Kilfeacle’s Charlie Hall giving chase. Photo Credit: Francis Coughlan.
Premier Junior Football
On Tuesday 11th, the outstanding Round 1 fixture saw Loughmore Castleiney defeat Sean Treacys by a single point. Both sides were back in action on Sunday evening with Sean Treacys drawing with CJ Kickhams Mullinahone while Loughmore Castleiney were defeated by Carrick Swan. Borrisokane recorded a good win over JK Brackens in the final game in the group. In Group 2, Moyle Rovers had a bye while Fr Sheehy’s put up a big score in their victory over Clonoulty Rossmore.
Premier Junior action between Carrick Swan and Loughmore Castleiney. Photo Credit: Sadie O’Connell
The full list of results and current group standings are available on the Tipperary GAA website, app and social media channels.
Round 3 will take place on the weekend of August 29th/30th with another crucial round of fixtures ahead as teams battle for places in the knockout stages. With points at a premium and relegation also a concern for some teams, there will be plenty at stake across all three grades.
2026 FBD Insurance County Hurling Championships
A big weekend lies ahead in the FBD Insurance County Hurling Championships with the final round of the group stages taking place and plenty still to be decided across all three grades
Senior
Group 1 sees Thurles Sarsfields face Kilruane MacDonaghs while Mid rivals Holycross Ballycahill take on Upperchurch Dromban with all four teams still in contention heading into the final round. Group 2 is another closely contested group with Moycarkey Borris facing Borris-Ileigh and Clonoulty Rossmore taking on Loughmore Castleiney with everything still to play for. Loughmore, Clonoulty and Borris-Ileigh are all divisional champions so have a Preliminary Quarter Final spot if they don’t finish in the top two. In Group 3, Cashel King Cormacs have secured top spot and face Roscrea who are guaranteed to finish bottom of the group and enter the relegation Semi Final regardless of the Round 3 results. Kiladangan face Drom & Inch with Drom & Inch needing a win to progress while a win or draw will secure second place for Kiladangan. In Group 4, JK Brackens have already secured top spot and face CJ Kickhams Mullinahone while Nenagh Éire Óg take on North rivals Toomevara with the remaining positions still to be decided.
Toomevara and Nenagh Éire Óg renew their rivalry this coming weekend. Photo Credit: Diarmuid Brennan (Sportsfocus)
Premier Intermediate
Group 1 sees North champions Silvermines guaranteed to finish bottom of the group and face a place in the Relegation Semi Final. They face Moyne Templetuohy in Round 3 while Sean Treacys take on Gortnahoe Glengoole with the top two places still up for grabs. Group 2 sees Kilenaule guaranteed top spot while Carrick Swan are certain to finish bottom and face a relegation play off. The two South rivals meet in Round 3 while Thurles Sarsfields take on St Mary’s in the other game. A draw would see St Mary’s progress on score difference while the winner will advance to the knock out stage. St Mary’s also have a guaranteed knockout spot having won the South. Group 3 has Lorrha Dorrha guaranteed top spot and Templederry Kenyons certain to finish bottom with the two sides meeting in Round 3. The other game sees Burgess take on Moneygall in a winner takes all encounter, although a draw would also be enough for Burgess to progress due to their superior score difference. Group 4 is also finely poised with Golden Kilfeacle having secured top spot and facing West Champions Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill (who have at least a Preliminary Quarter Final spot) in Round 3. Ballina will take on Boherlahan Dualla in the other Round 3 fixture.
Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill and Golden Kilfeacle will meet this weekend for the third time this year. Photo Credit: Francis Coughlan.
Intermediate
Group 1 is wide open with Kilsheelan Kilcash facing last year’s county finalists Knockavilla Kickhams in Round 3 while Portroe take on Clonoulty Rossmore with plenty still to play for at the top of the group. Group 2 sees Arravale Rovers guaranteed first place while Carrick Davins are certain to finish bottom and face a place in the Relegation Semi Final with the two sides meeting in Round 3. Shannon Rovers and Clonakenny will battle it out for second place with a draw enough for Shannon Rovers to secure the spot. Clonakenny also have a place in the Preliminary Quarter Final as a back up option if required, having won the Mid Championship. Group 3 is keenly contested with Ballingarry guaranteed to finish top and facing Holycross Ballycahill in Round 3 while Cappawhite take on Skeheenarinky. All three teams remain in contention for second place. Group 4 sees Borrisokane guaranteed top spot while Ballybacon Grange will finish bottom regardless of the Round 3 results. The winner of Moyle Rovers and Newport will finish second while a draw will be enough for Newport to claim the spot.
Supporters are reminded to check the Tipperary GAA website, app and social media channels for full fixture details. Supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance through the Tipperary GAA website. Entry to all venues is by Tap & Go but purchasing tickets beforehand will help avoid delays at the gate. Please allow extra time for parking and arrive early to ensure you’re in place before throw in. A number of games will also be streamed live on Clubber for those unable to attend. Check Clubber for the full list of live fixtures and streaming details.
Intercounty Underage Hurling
A great day of underage hurling took place last Saturday with Tipperary teams competing in three major tournaments.
In the Tony Forristal and Sonny Walsh Under 14 Hurling Finals in Waterford, four Tipperary teams were among the 18 teams competing from across the province. South Tipperary and Mid Tipperary competed in the Tony Forristal Cup with Limerick claiming the title. North Tipperary competed in the Tony Forristal Shield, which was won by Cork North while West Tipperary contested the Sonny Walsh Cup losing out to Clare Saffron in the final.
The Tipperary panels were as follows:
South Tipperary Under 14: Charlie O’Neill (St Marys), Charlie Cleary (Killenaule), Liam O’Neill (Ballylooby Castlegrace), Ryan Davies (Cahir), James Kennedy (Killenaule), Conor Harvey (St Marys), Tom Cahill (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Jamie Shekhan (Killenaule), Harry Carroll (Ballingarry), Cillian Fitzgerald (Killenaule), Conal Kelly (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Cathal O’Meara (Grangemockler Ballyneale), Cooper Cleary (Killenaule), Caleb Adesitimi (Fr Sheehys), Ethan Connolly (Fr Sheehys), Hugh McGarry (St Marys), Fionn Aird (Ballybacon Grange), Ryan Walsh (Carrick Swan), Eamon Quigley (Ballingarry), Ronan Mullins (Moyle Rovers), Tristan Byrne (Fethard), David O Mahoney (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Lewis Ahmed (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Cillian McCarthy (Fethard), Kasper Miklaszewski (Ballylooby Castlegrace), Alfie Waters (Carrick Swan).
Management: James Sweatman (Carrick Swan), Martin Walsh (Moyle Rovers), Laura Dillon (Ardfinnan), Shane McDonnell (Carrick Swan).
Mid Tipperary Under 14: Ollie Morris (Loughmore Castleiney), Noah Sweeney (Durlas Óg), Jim Ryan (Upperchurch Drombane), Brendan Judge (Holycross Ballycahill), Daniel O Grady (Durlas Óg), Mason Butler (Durlas Óg), Shea Forgarty (Durlas Óg), Conor Guinan (Durlas Óg), Sean Ryan (Drom & Inch), Harry Cooke (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Charlie Doyle (Capt.) (JK Brackens), Tommy Rice (Moycarkey Borris), Daithi Dunne (Durlas Óg), Killian Cleary (Loughmore Castleiney), Cathal Craddock (Holycross Ballycahill), Tadgh Hassett (Holycross Ballycahill), Conor Gleeson (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Eoin Darmody (Moycarkey Borris), John Sheenan (Loughmore Castleiney), Frank Mockler (Durlas Óg), Cian O’Donnell (Boherlahan Dualla), Iarlaith Woodlock (Upperchurch Drombane), Dara Naughton (JK Brackens).
Management: Brian Boyle (Drom & Inch), Pauric Russell (Holycross Ballycahill), Peter Melbourne (Moycarkey Borris), Ciaran Kirwin (Moycarkey Borris), John O Dwyer (Boherlahan Dualla).
West Tipperary Under 14: Ciaran O’Dwyer (Lattin Cullen), Daniel Gleeson (Arravale Rovers), Charlie Considine (Arravale Rovers), Daniel Crowe (Cappawhite), Sean O’Neill (Cappawhite), Darragh Reynolds (Sean Treacys), Dylan O’Donovan (Arravale Rovers), Cathal Hennessy (Lattin Cullen), Cormac Kinane (Arravale Rovers), Darragh Longeran (Emly), Aaron Kelly (Knockavilla Kickhams), Jason O’Dwyer (Cashel King Cormacs), Kian O’Connell (Lattin Cullen), Jesse Julian (Cappawhite), Ciaran Martin (Cappawhite), Billy O’Connor (Rosgreen), Cillian Pearl (Lattin Cullen), Donnacha Ryan (Clonoulty Rossmore), Harry Stafford (Rockwell Rovers), John Thompson (Cashel King Cormacs), Killian Fennessy (Emly), Rory Shanahan (Rockwell Rovers), Sean Ryan (Emly).
Management: Aiden Kiely (Lattin Cullen), Ivor Wilkinson (Arravale Rovers), John English (Cappawhite), Stephen Mason (Rockwell Rovers), Denis O’Mahony (GDC).
North Tipperary Under 14: Alex Moloney (Ballina), Shane McKeogh (Ballina), Ben Healy (Ballinahinch), James Ryan (Ballinahinch), Adrian Egan (Borrisokane), Paraic Maher (Borrisokane), Danny Corcoran (Borrisoleigh), Tom Cahalan (Burgess), Michael Mulcahy (Burgess), Darrel King (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Tommy Ryan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Sean Maher (Moneygall), Dylan Corrigan (Nenagh Éire Óg), Hughie Duggan (Newport), Tadgh Malone (Newport), Jim O’Mahony (Newport), Robert Long (Newport), Sean Coffey (Newport), Ashton Moloney (Roscrea), Leo Dooley (Roscrea), Harry Crofton (Roscrea), Archie Walsh (Silvermines), Benji Browne (Templederry Kenyons), Theo Dunne (Toomevara), Charlie Hackett (Toomevara). Injured: Oisin Ring (Ballina). Unavailable: Liam White (Kiladangan).
Management: Dave Minogue (Nenagh Éire Óg), Aaron Devane (Ballina), Jack Lee (Roscrea)
Meanwhile, North Tipperary played host to the ArraTipp and John Doyle All-Ireland Under 15 Hurling Tournament on Saturday August 15th. Seventeen counties travelled to the Premier County for what has become one of the most prestigious events on the underage hurling calendar with county Under 15 squads competing for Cup and Shield honours. Tipperary Blue were defeated by Kilkenny in the ArraTipp ‘A’ Cup at MacDonagh Park Nenagh with Kilkenny going on to win the competition. Roscrea hosted the ArraTipp ‘B’ Cup Final where Tipperary Gold lost out to Wexford. Borrisolleigh and Toomevara also hosted the John Doyle ‘A’ and ‘B’ competitions respectively with Antrim winning the ‘A’ competition and Offaly claiming the ‘B’ title.
The Tipperary Under 15 panels were as follows:
Tipperary Blue Under 15: James Verling (Durlas Óg), Padraic Kennedy (Clonoulty Rossmore), Charlie Torpey (Carrick Swan), James Maher (Borris-Ileigh), Mikey Carr (Holycross Ballycahill), Gavin O’Brien (Moneygall), Dara Crosse (Boherlahan Dualla), Oliver Duff (Toomevara), Pierce Cullen (Durlas Óg), Jayden Delaney (Toomevara), Daithi Goonan (Newcastle), Michael Hutchinson (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Emmet Cagney (St Marys), Conor Keeshan (Moneygall), Adam Rice (Capt.) (Moycarkey Borris), Kacper Marshall (Cashel King Cormacs), Fionn Tucker (Nenagh Éire Óg), AJ Ferncombe (Clonoulty Rossmore), Dan Daly (Toomevara), Seán Treacy (Silvermines), Jack Comerford (Burgess), Johnny Whelan (Upperchurch Drombane), Conor Donoghue (Lorrha Dorrha), Ewan Byrne (Fethard).
Tipperary Gold Under 15: Robert Myles (JK Brackens), Ryan Heiter (Moyle Rovers), Paraic Sheehy (Nenagh Éire Óg), Ben Williams (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Liam Crosse (Ballinahinch), Ethan Dutton Roberts (Clonmel Óg), Cathal O’Neill (Cappawhite), David Colville (Rosegreen), Harry Bailey (Nenagh Éire Óg), Matt Walsh (Ballybacon Grange), Cian Ryan (Kilsheelan Kilcash), Conor Kiely (Lattin Cullen), Joey Maloney (Roscrea), Aidan O’Gorman (Toomevara), Donnacha Harrington (Capt.) (Boherlahan Dualla), Dylan England (Roscrea), Tadgh Stapleton (Loughmore Castleiney), Niall Quirke (Boherlahan Dualla), Conor Prendergast (Fethard), Cian Fogarty (Boherlahan Dualla), Daithi Harper (Clonmel Óg), Conor Nolan (Sean Treacys), Ben Platt (Inj) (Silvermines), Dara Hogan (Inj) (Roscrea), Evan O’Dwyer (Inj) (Moycarkey Borris).
Management for both panels:Paudie Bourke (JK Brackens), Sean Curran (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Kevin Heaney (Rockwell Rovers), Jonathan Gleeson (Galtee Rovers), Christy Coughlan (Templederry), David Collins (Drom Inch).
The Tipperary Under 16 sides were also in action, with the ‘A’ team taking part in the Michael Foley Tournament in Wexford. Tipperary defeated the hosts 2-18 to 0-15 in the Semi Final before losing out to Kilkenny in the final on a score of 2-17 to 0-14. Meanwhile, the Under-16 ‘B’ team travelled to compete in Dublin.
Tipperary ‘A’ Under 16: Aaron McGrath (Ballinahinch), Ben Fitzgerald (Cashel King Cormacs), Bobby McLoughlin (Boherlahan Dualla), Charlie Cavanagh (Eire Og Annacarty), Ciaran Gantley (Cappawhite), Conor Tobin (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Craig McKenna (Portroe), Darragh Quinlan (Ballylooby Castlegrace), Darragh Healy (Newport), Donagh Carmody (Kiladangan), Harry O’Donoghue (Roscrea), Jack Kiely (Carrick Swan), Jack Landers (Newport), Jack O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs), James O’Dwyer (Kiladangan), Joe Fahy (Templederry), Jonathan Dawson (Sean Teacys), KJ Dunne (Toomevara), Oisin Pearl (Lattin Cullen), Paul Ryan (Holycross Ballycahill), Ronan O’Mahoney (Newport), Ronan Quinn (Nenagh Eire Og), Sam Collins (Ballina), Sean Gribbon (Clonoulty Rossmore), Shane O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
Tipperary ‘B’ Under 16: Adam Hayde (Cashel King Cormacs), Adam Quigley (Nenagh Eire Og), Alex O’Dwyer (Carrick Swan), Callum Ryan (Toomevara), Cathal Bourke (Knockavilla Kickhams), Cillian Moloney (Roscrea), Dan Boland (Kiladangan), Evan Ned Commins (Moycarkey Borris), Fionn O’Shaughnessy (Silvermines), Jack Ferncombe (Clonoulty Rossmore), Jack Galvin (Ballylooby Castlegrace), James Ryan (Newport), Jo Jo Magee (Cahir), Jude Griffin (Clerihan), Luke Fennelly (Killenaule), Mark Cleary (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Matthew McGrath (Rockwell Rovers), Oisin Hogan (Burgess), Pa Coffey (Fethard), Ross Maher (Clonoulty Rossmore), Sean Sheehan (Moycarkey Borris), Senan O’Leary (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Shane Leahy (JK Brackens), Shane Lee (Upperchurch Drombane), Tadhg Kelly (Borris-Ileigh), Tom McCabe (Newport).
Under 16 Hurling Management: Liam Dunphy (Roscrea), Declan Ryan (Killenaule), Eoghan Pollard (Ballingarry), Niall O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Sean O’Brien (Newport), Tossie Comerford (Holycross Ballycahill), Stephen Ahern (Roscrea)
Bord Na nÓg Hurling
Congratulations to Kilruane MacDonaghs who claimed the County Under 16 ‘C2’ Hurling title last Sunday evening in The Ragg after a 5-14 to 4-10 Final victory over Durlas Og.
County Coiste na nÓg Chairman PJ Bowden presents the Cup to Kilruane MacDonaghs captain Sean Whelan with Coiste na nÓg secretary Michelle McKelvey.
Munster GAA Club Development Grants Scheme Opens
Munster GAA has launched its 2026 Club Development Grants Scheme, with applications now open to clubs across the province until 28th August.
The €1.5 million scheme, funded in partnership with GAA Central Council, will support a wide range of club development projects including pitch development, changing rooms, floodlighting, gyms, hurling walls, spectator facilities, accessibility improvements, land acquisition and handball facilities.
Munster GAA Chairperson Tim Murphy encouraged all eligible clubs with development plans to apply, highlighting the scheme as an important investment in the future of clubs and their communities.
Applications must be submitted through the online portal on the Munster GAA website with successful grants due to be announced in October.
For full details and to apply, visit http://www.munster.gaa.ie.
Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
The 2026–2027 Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw offers supporters a fantastic opportunity to win exciting prizes while supporting their local club and Gaelic Games throughout the county. The August Star Prize is a brand-new Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition or €50,000 in cash, with winners having the choice of either prize. The draw features 10 monthly draws, a total prize fund of €500,000 and over €40,000 in prizes to be won each month. By joining the draw, members and supporters make a valuable contribution to the development of their club and the promotion of Gaelic Games across Tipperary. Your Club. Your County. Your Draw.
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 Tracey Carroll from Drangan who won the €1,750 Jackpot.
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.
GAA Regional Youth Forums
The Gaelic Games Associations are inviting young members aged 12 to 21 to attend the GAA Regional Youth Forums taking place in September. The forums will give young people the opportunity to have their say on the future of Gaelic games through discussion, debate and interactive workshops. This year, the Youth Forum is coming to regional venues, with The Dome, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, hosting a forum on Sunday September 6th from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. The forums have been developed by the National GAA Youth Committee and will help shape the future direction of the Association. Young people are encouraged to attend and have their voices heard. Further information, including registration details, is available on the GAA Youth Forum page on the GAA website.
Tipperary GAA Scene
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By Michael Quinn Wed 19th Aug
