2026 FBD Insurance County Hurling Championships
The Preliminary Quarter Finals across the Senior, Premier Intermediate and Intermediate grades along with the Intermediate Relegation Semi Finals took place last weekend with plenty of excitement and drama across the various championships.
Senior Hurling Championship
Two Preliminary Quarter Finals took place in the Senior Championship last weekend. Holycross Ballycahill produced a very impressive performance to overcome holder and three in a row chasing Loughmore Castleiney in The Ragg last Saturday on a 4-25 to 4-18 scoreline in what was an excellent game of hurling. Holycross Ballycahill led 2-11 to 2-10 at half time and pulled away as the game entered the final quarter. The second Preliminary Quarter Final took place in Borrisoleigh on Sunday with Nenagh Éire Óg edging out Clonoulty Rossmore on a 2-11 to 1-12 scoreline in wet conditions. Nenagh Éire Óg made a flying start with Ben West scoring two goals inside the opening quarter. Clonoulty Rossmore responded strongly and led 1-8 to 2-4 at half time. They maintained that advantage until the closing stages before Éire Óg hit six points in succession to regain the lead and hold out for victory.
Nenagh Éire Óg’s double goal scorer Ben West on the attack against Clonoulty Rossmore last Sunday. Photo Credit: Mark Dunne
The Quarter Finals take place this weekend with two double headers at FBD Semple Stadium. On Saturday at 2.00 pm, Moycarkey Borris face Kiladangan in a repeat of the 2024 Quarter Final which Moycarkey Borris won 2-21 to 3-16 after producing a brilliant comeback. That will be followed at 3.45 pm by Thurles Sarsfields against Borris Ileigh. The sides last met in the 2023 group stages when Thurles Sarsfields came out on top on a 2-20 to 1-11 scoreline. There is a clash of town sides on Sunday at 2.00 pm with Cashel King Cormacs meeting Nenagh Éire Óg. The sides also met in last year’s group stage with Cashel King Cormacs winning 0-21 to 2-13. The final Senior Quarter Final sees JK Brackens face Holycross Ballycahill at 3.45 pm. One of the most notable recent meetings between the clubs came in the 2019 Seamus Ó Riain Cup Final when JK Brackens won 1-15 to 0-17 with a Lyndon Fairbrother injury time goal proving the match winner.
The Senior Relegation Semi Finals also take place on Sunday. At 1.30 pm in The Ragg – Upperchurch Drombane take on Roscrea while at 3.30 pm in Boherlahan – Clonoulty Rossmore face CJ Kickhams Mullinahone.
Clonoulty Rossmore and CJ Kickhams Mullinahone will battle it out this weekend in the County Senior Hurling Relegation Semi Final.
Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship
Three Preliminary Quarter Finals took place in the Premier Intermediate Championship last weekend.
A Tommy Doyle goal, the first score of the game, proved the difference as Thurles Sarsfields held out for a 1-23 to 0-23 victory over Sean Treacys last Saturday in Drombane. The remaining two Preliminary Quarter Finals took place on Sunday. Boherlahan Dualla edged a thrilling encounter against Silvermines winning 4-14 to 2-19. A long range Cathal Darcy point with the last puck of the game proved to be the match winner for Boherlahan Dualla in a highly entertaining contest. Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill also impressed overcoming Moneygall 2-22 to 3-13 in Littleton.
Euan Ryan fire’s home a goal for Boherlahan Dualla during last Sunday’s Preliminary Quarter Final victory over Silvermines. Photo Credit: Diarmuid Brennan (Sportsfocus)
Attention now turns to the Quarter Finals. On Saturday at 3.00 pm in Cashel, Boherlahan Dualla face neighbours Killenaule in a repeat of this year’s Division 2 County League Final which Killenaule won 0-22 to 1-15. The other three Quarter Finals take place on Sunday. At 1.00 pm in Clonoulty, Golden Kilfeacle take on Thurles Sarsfields. St Mary’s meet Moyne Templetuohy at 1.30 pm in Boherlahan while at 4.00 pm in Templederry – Lorrha Dorrha face Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill.
The Premier Intermediate Relegation Semi Finals also take place this weekend. On Saturday at 4.00 pm in Dolla, Ballina and Templederry Kenyons meet while on Sunday at 3.30 pm Dundrum hosts the meeting of Silvermines and Carrick Swan.
Intermediate Hurling Championship
There was plenty of excitement in the sole Intermediate Preliminary Quarter Final last Sunday with little separating Newport and Skeheenarinky. The sides were level at half time and remained level at the end of normal time with Newport scoring a late goal to draw the game and force extra time. Neither side could be separated after extra time either, meaning penalties were required to decide the winner. In a dramatic shootout Skeheenarinky prevailed 8-7 on penalties.
Skeheenarinky are rewarded with a Quarter Final meeting with Borrisokane this Sunday at 1.30 pm in Dundrum. Also on Sunday at 1.30 pm Arravale Rovers and Portroe clash in Borrisoleigh. On Saturday, Ballingarry face Clonakenny in Templetuohy at 2.00 pm while Kilsheelan Kilcash and Cappawhite meet in Golden at 4.00 pm.
Borrisokane and Skeheenarinky will face each other this Sunday in the FBD Insurance County Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final – the sides met in 2022 which saw Skeheenarinky victorious 1-23 to 2-15. Photo Credit: Diarmuid Brennan (Sportsfocus)
The Intermediate Relegation Semi Finals took place last weekend. Holycross Ballycahill produced an impressive performance to preserve their status with a 2-24 to 1-15 victory over Ballybacon Grange last Sunday. The previous day in New Inn Carrick Davins secured a dramatic 1-18 to 1-17 victory over Clonoulty Rossmore in a nailbiting encounter. Clonoulty Rossmore and Ballybacon Grange will now face each other in the Relegation Final in the coming weeks.
Junior A Hurling Championship
We are now at the Quarter Final stage of the Junior A Championship with four games down for decision this weekend. Fresh from their mid victory last Sunday, Thurles Sarsfields take on South finalists Fethard this Saturday at 1.00 pm in Cashel. There is a double header in Holycross on Saturday with West winners Lattin Cullen facing North finalists Roscrea at 2.00 pm followed at 4.00 pm by North champions Kilruane MacDonaghs against Galtee Rovers St Pecauns. The final Quarter Final takes place on Sunday at 2.00 pm (note updated throw in time) in New Inn where South champions St Patricks face Moycarkey Borris.
Action from last Sunday’s Mid Junior ‘A’ Hurling Final which saw Thurles Sarsfields emerge victorious over neighbours Moycarkey Borris. Both sides will be out in action again this weekend in the County Quarter Finals. Photo Credit: Mark Dunne
Weekend Information for Supporters
For this weekend’s games, 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 are 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.
2026 FBD Insurance County Football Championships
The County Football Quarter Final and Relegation Semi Final/Round 1 games will take place on the weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.
Senior
The Senior Quarter Finals get underway on Saturday 19th with Moyle Rovers facing Ardfinnan at 4.00 pm in Clonmel. On Sunday at 3.00 pm in Holycross – JK Brackens take on Loughmore Castleiney. The Senior Relegation Semi Final takes place on Saturday at 2.00 pm in Clonmel with Ballyporeen facing Grangemockler.
Intermediate
The Intermediate Quarter Finals take place on Sunday 20th. At 1.00 pm in Boherlahan, Fethard face Moyne Templetuohy while at 1.30 pm in Golden – Galtee Rovers St Pecauns meet Rockwell Rovers. The Intermediate Relegation Semi Final takes place on Saturday at 4.00 pm in Cashel with Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill facing Clonmel Óg.
Premier Junior
The Premier Junior Quarter Finals begin on the Saturday at 2.00pm in Cashel where Fr Sheehys face Loughmore Cashel. On the Sunday at 1.00 pm in Holycross Borrisokane take on Moyle Rovers. The Premier Junior Relegation Round 1 game takes place on Sunday at 1.30 pm in Dundrum with Sean Treacys facing Clonoulty Rossmore.
Minor Championships
Please note that the County Minor ‘C’ Football Final between Newcastle and St Patrick’s, originally fixed to take place this Wednesday 9th September, has been postponed and will take place instead on Wednesday 23rd September.
St Patricks are also in the County Minor ‘C’ Hurling Final on Wednesday 16th September when they take on St Mary’s in Fethard Town Park at 7.30 pm.
Clover Semple Field Day
What a fantastic day at FBD Semple Stadium last Saturday for the Clover Semple Field Day. More than 1,000 young hurlers from 53 Tipperary clubs came together for a brilliant Under 10 Hurling Blitz with over 300 mentors also involved throughout the day.
The event was a charity fundraiser between Tipperary GAA and Clover with all proceeds going to Cliona’s Foundation and CARI.
A huge thank you to Clover, all 53 participating clubs, the 300+ mentors, volunteers, officials, parents and everyone who helped make the day such a success.
A special thanks also to Tipperary Games Development for their work in organising and helping to deliver the event.
Thank you to everyone who supported the event and helped make it such a memorable day for our young players while also raising funds for two very worthy causes.
Photos of all the teams are now available on the Tipperary GAA Facebook page
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 Orla Kennedy (Ballingarry) who won the €1,800 Jackpot.
Glór na nÓg Initiative Returns
The GAA’s Glór na nÓg (Voice of the Youth) Community Funding Initiative has returned for 2026, with Amazon increasing its support to €100,000. The initiative gives young members of GAA, LGFA, Camogie, Handball and Rounders clubs an opportunity to have their voices heard and help shape their clubs and communities. There are 28 county winners, four provincial winners and a grand prize winner, with entries open until September 21st. More details and entry details available on the GAA website: GAA’S Glór na nÓg Community Initiative returns with €100,000 funding from Amazon
Pitch Maintenance Demo
A live robotics demonstration showcasing next generation groundcare and automation technology will take place at Coolmore Morris Park on Monday September 14th. The event will feature demonstrations of GPS robotic line marking, robotic pitch mowing and other automated groundcare solutions including Swozi GPS Line Marking, Echo Robotics and Segway Navimow. Running from 2 pm to 7.30 pm the demonstration may be of particular interest to GAA clubs across Tipperary looking at new technology to help with pitch maintenance and groundcare.
Sympathy
Tipperary GAA wish to express sympathy to Aodán Wrenn (Cashel King Cormacs and Cumann na mBunscol) and family on the sad passing of Aodhan’s mother Teresa Wrenn (Shanagolden, Limerick). May she rest in peace.
Tipperary GAA Scene
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By Michael Quinn Wed 9th Sep
