Allianz Hurling League
Our senior hurlers travelled to the TUS Gaelic Grounds last Saturday evening where they took on Limerick in the Allianz hurling league semi final. Having made a very good start Tipperary went in ahead at the break and looked to be in a very strong position. However Limerick put in a very strong second half that saw them take control of the game and claim their spot in this year’s final against Kilkenny.
The senior hurlers attention will now turn to the upcoming Munster hurling championship which will get underway on Sunday April 23rd with an away tie against Clare in Ennis.
Allianz Football League
Our senior footballers played Westmeath in their final game of the 2023 Allianz football league, in Mullingar last Sunday afternoon and unfortunately victory evaded the team once again. Tipperary will now play in Division 4 of the league in 2024 where they will be joined by London, Leitrim, Laois, Wexford, Carlow, Waterford and Longford.
Attention now turns to our Munster senior football opener against Waterford which takes place in FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday April 9th at 2pm.
Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship
Tipperary played Clare in Round 1 of the competition last Saturday afternoon in Cusack Park Ennis. Having started a little slowly the players got to grips with things mid way through the first half coming from 8 points to 2 down after 11 minutes, to lead by 0-12 to 0-11 at the break. The second half was a very close affair with never more than a score or two between the sides and with time almost up in stoppage time, it looked as if Tipperary were going to claim the points. However, Clare scored a last second point to leave the final score Tipperary 0-20, Clare 0-20.
Tipperary’s next game will be against Cork on Wednesday April 5th in Pairc Uí Chaoimh at 7.30pm
Munster Minor Hurling Championship
Our Minor hurlers begun the defence of their Munster and All Ireland crowns on Tuesday March 21st when they played Clare in Shannon. This game was played in very poor weather conditions that made hurling very challenging for all involved. The clare side were very strong and seemed to cope a little better with the conditions as they emerged victorious on a 2-15 to 0-14 scoreline.
Tipperary will now travel to Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday April 4th where they will play Cork in a game that James Woodlock will want to win so as to get back on track.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Tipperary senior football selector Tommy Toomey who became unwell during last Sundays Allianz football league game in Mullingar. Tommy received excellent attention from the Tipperary and Westmeath medical teams along with the emergency first responders and ambulance staff who came to his aid.
We wish Tommy a speedy return to good health and look forward to seeing him on the sidelines before too long.
FBD Insurance County Championship Draws
The draws for the various county championships will take place next Monday evening and will be broadcast live by Tipperary GAA TV on the official Tipperary YouTube channel. Full details of how to view the draws including a direct link will be issued to all clubs in the coming days, details will also be posted on all Tipperary GAA social media channels.
2023 Feile Competition
The Divisions, Groups and Venues for the upcoming Feile have been decided and are as follows:
Div 1. Group 1
Cashel KC, St Mary’s, Borrisoleigh, Holycross Ballycahill Venue Holycross
Div 1. Group 2
Cappawhite, Cahir, Durlas Og , Toomevara. Venue. Toomevara
Div 2 Group 1
J K Brackens, Newport, Roscrea, Killenaule. Venue. Killenaule
Div 2 Group 2.
Ballina, Silvermines, Moyle Rvs, Knockavilla Donaskeagh Kickhams Venue Dundrum
Div 3. Group 1
Burgess, Nenagh Eire Og, Clonoulty Rossmore, Ballingarry Venue Clonoulty
Div 3. Group 2
Kiladangan, Kilruane, Arravale Rvs, Drom/Inch. Venue Kiladangan
Div 4. Group 1
Moycarkey Borris, Borrisakane , Mullinahone, Golden Kilfeacle Venue Littleton
Div 4. Group 2
Upperchurch Drombane, Ballybacon, Lorra Shannon Rvs, Lattin. Venue Annacarthy
Div 5 Group 1
Boherlahen, Eire Og Annacarthy, Kilsheelan, Fethard, Venue Boherlahen
Div 5. Group 2
Gortnahoe Glengoole, Moyle Templetuohy, Cleirhan, Carrick Swans. Venue Gortnahoe
Div 6. Group 1
Skeheenarinky, Moneygall, Sean Tracey’s, Durlas Og 2. Venue Durlas Og
Div 6. Group 2
Knockmaeldown Gaels, St Pats, Galtee Rvs, Portroe. Venue Bansha.
Div 7. 1 Group,
Loughmore Castleiney, Grangemockler, St Mary’s 2, Rosegreen. Ballinahinch Templederry. venue Rosegreen.
Div 8. Group 1
Thurles Gaels, Emly, Carrick Davins, Venue Thurles Gaels
Div 8. Group 2
Clonakenny, Newport 2, JK Brackens 2. Venue Clonakenny.
Sympathies
We extend our sympathies to the family of Ger McCarthy Nenagh Éire Ōg who passed away last Friday night.
Ger was father of Tipperary senior hurling panellist Conor.
Ger had an outstanding juvenile career with his club in both hurling and football, winning numerous North and County titles.
In later years he played a very active role in club affairs and managed a number of teams including the junior A hurlers who won the snorts championship in 2021.
We extend our sympathies to Ger’s wife Annette, daughter Laura, son Conor, his father Jimmy and his extended family.
May he Rest in Peace
Tipperary Scór Na nÓg Final 2023
What a wonderful evening’s entertainment we were treated to in Moyne Community Centre for the 2023 Scór Na nÓg Final on Friday night last.
The large crowd were treated to a packed programme. Our thanks must go to the Moyne Templetuohy Scór Committee, caretaker Denis, Maggie on sound, our wonderful Bean an Tí Edwina, our adjudicators Anne, Sinead and Katherine and to the Tipperary Scór Committee for all their work.
Our winners now go forward to the Munster Scór Na nÓg Final on Saturday April 15th in Ovens Co. Cork. Your winners are as follows:
Rince Foirne: Newcastle
Amhránaíocht Aonair: Tilda Geraghty (Holycross Ballycahill)
Aithriseoireacht: Dáithí Kennedy (Templederry Kenyons)
Ceol Uirlise: Upperchurch Drombane
Tráth Na gCeist: Newport
Nuachleas: Upperchurch Drombane
Rince Seit: JK Brackens
Well done to all our winners and to all our acts that took to the stage last weekend.
Voluntary Stewards Training Course
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae Thiobraid Árann are holding a Course for voluntary stewards to assist with our games in FBD Semple Stadium and other grounds as the need arises. The course will take place in the Dome on Saturday April 1st between 9.30am and 1pm. The purpose of this course is to ensure that there will be enough qualified stewards for events at these venues. Indeed, all clubs must have enough qualified stewards for games. The course is open to both new and existing stewards.
Conditions: –
– over 18 years of age (male or female).
– Available for a Steward Roster at weekends (average of 10 – 20 events annually)
– Fit and Active
– Friendly, courteous, enthusiastic.
Stewards will be trained and accredited by the GAA National Health & Safety Committee and the course is monitored by the Europlan Group who will be present.
purpose of this course is to ensure that there will be enough qualified stewards for events at these venues. Indeed, all clubs must have enough qualified stewards for games. The course is open to both new and existing stewards.
Conditions: –
– over 18 years of age (male or female).
– Available for a Steward Roster at weekends (average of 10 – 20 events annually)
– Fit and Active
– Friendly, courteous, enthusiastic.
Stewards will be trained and accredited by the GAA National Health & Safety Committee and the course is monitored by the Europlan Group who will be present.
If you would like to attend this course please contact your club secretary who will be able to assist you with the application process.
Tipperary GAA Scene
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By Jonathan Cullen Wed 29th Mar
