(By Tim Floyd, Co Secretary)
Munster Championship Weekend
It’s a big weekend for Tipp teams with four of our inter-county teams entering Munster Championship fray. Sat the focus is on football at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick as our JF team take on the home team in the curtain raiser at 5pm. David Power is also managing this team which includes a good blend of youth and experience. At 7pm the much awaited SF Quarter Final clash with Limerick commences and Peter Creedon’s side will be hoping they can carry their good league form into this game and qualify to meet Cork in the semi final. The opening game Sunday will see our IH team under new manager John Carroll take on the Treaty side at 2pm and this will be followed at 4pm by the SH clash between the same counties as Tipp seek to reverse last year’s result after which Limerick went on to win the Munster title. Best of luck to all our four teams this weekend.
Tipperary v Limerick Ticket Information
Tipperary will play Limerick in the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final on Sunday next June 1st at 4:00pm in Semple Stadium Thurles. The game will be preceded by the Munster GAA Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Final between Tipperary and Limerick at 2:00pm.
• Family tickets are available in the Covered Stand and Open Stand and these can be ordered separately through your Divisional ticket co-ordinator.
• There is also a Dual Package covering the SF game Sat v Limk and the SH on Sun v Limk offering an overall saving of €10. (Full details below)
• Clubs may wish to avail of the Juvenile Group scheme below, which is separate to a clubs allocation.
• There are over 1200 Season Tickets in the county and these are situated in The Kinane Stand (Old) Sect 208.
• Tickets are also available on-line from the Munster website, tickets.gaa.ie plus the Centra/Supervalu outlets around the county.
• A small initial club allocation of good quality stand tickets will be delivered to Divisional Ticket Co-Ordinators this week. This will mean every club should have tickets at least one week before the game and be in a position to order further if required after that.
Ticket pricing structure as follows;
Adults Covered Stand – €30
Adults Uncovered Stand – €25
Adults Killinan End Terrace – €15
Juveniles (Under 16s) – €5
Munster GAA Championship Dual Package – Limerick v Tipperary
An individual pre-purchasing a package ticket for the both the Limerick / Tipperary Football Quarter-Final in the Gaelic Grounds (on Saturday May 31st) and the Limerick / Tipperary Hurling Semi-Final in Thurles (on Sunday June 1st) will get €10 off the overall price. For example, instead of purchasing a general admission adult ticket at €15 for the football and a €30 covered stand ticket for the hurling (total of €45), by availing of the package ticket, the price will be reduced from €45 to €35.
Note that the Dual Package must be pre-purchased via tickets.ie or Centra & Supervalu outlets and subscribers will get 1 ticket which will work for the games on both May 31st and June 1st.
Adults Covered Stand (Hurling) + Adults General Admission (Football) – €35
Adults Terrace (Hurling) + Adults General Admission (Football) – €20
The usual Student / OAP concessions will also apply, meaning that a person in these categories will get entry to both games for just €20 using the package to gain entry to the Covered Stand for the Hurling game and just €10 if you wish to watch the Hurling game from the Terrace.
Student / OAP Covered Stand (Hurling)
+ Student / OAP General Admission (Football) – €20
(purchase an Adult package ticket at €35 & get a €5 concession on entry to the Football game and a €10 concession on entry to the Hurling game via a designated stile on each night subject to the production of valid ID)
Student / OAP Terrace (Hurling) + Student / OAP General Admission (Football) – €10
(purchase an Adult package ticket at €20 & get a €5 concession on entry to both games via a designated stile on each night subject to the production of valid ID)
County Post Primary Schools
The county post primary schools competitions have come to a conclusion with the first years football blitz taking place last week in Dr Morris Pk, Thurles Sarsfields and Durlas Óg’s fields. Thanks to all of the units for the use of their grounds on the day and also thanks to the referees, county G.D.As and all the schools for make it a day to remember for the students. 16 teams took part in some very lively games with the following being the successful teams. The “A” competition was won by The Abbey school Tipperary Town who defeated Our Lady’s Templemore after a titanic struggle that went to extra time. The “B” was won by the Presentation Ballingarry who defeated Clonmel High School and the “C” was won by Colaiste Mhuire Thurles who got the better of St Ailbe’s Tipperary Town. County chairman Sean Nugent and the county football committee vice chairman Hugh Coghlan were on hand to present the winning teams with their trophies. The Post Primary committee wishes all students who are sitting exams in the next few weeks the very best of luck.
County senior hurling championship
Two rounds out of three have been completed in the county senior hurling championship. The divisions will now move their championship along to the semi final stage and at that point the very important last round will take place. Nearly all of the clubs will have something to play for in this round, some with qualification in mind while others will be trying to avoid the drop from Roinn one to Roinn two or from senior to intermediate. The date for next round will depend on county progress in the Munster championship.
County Intermediate Hurling Championship
The county intermediate hurling championship has three rounds completed with two more to be played. The divisions have commenced their championship and will complete a couple of rounds before the county restarts. The fortunes of the county teams will dictate when the next round is played.
County Senior Football Championship
Two round are complete with the third round down for decision on Wednesday the 4th of June. Two more rounds remain after the third round and again like the senior and intermediate hurling championship the county teams performance will decide when they will be played.
Tipperary GAA Draw Postponed
The new Tipperary GAA Members Draw, due to commence last Fri night has been deferred to Fri June 13th to give clubs an opportunity to maximise their sales. Clubs are asked to take full advantage of this break and use the extra weeks to increase their membership and bring in much needed revenue without incurring any risk or cost. Patrons can pay €100 up front or pay in cash instalments to their promoter or sign up a direct debit. Supporters outside of Tipperary can join on-line by logging on to www.tipperary.gaa.ie
Friends of Tipperary Football AGM
The annual meeting of Friends of Tipperary Football will be held in Hayes Hotel, Thurles, on this Thursday May 29th at 8.30pm sharp. The meeting will review what has been a very busy year for the ‘Friends’. It staged a number of very successful fundraising events in support of all county football teams, most notably a fun cycle, golf classic, and monster bingo sessions. Football in the Premier County is riding the crest of a wave right now following the seniors historic league final win over Clare in Croke Park. Enthusiasm is high in advance of the big Munster championship clash with Limerick on Saturday May 31st. A big turnout is expected at the annual meeting of ‘Friends’ on 29th. New committee members welcome. The meeting will be addressed by County GAA Board Chairperson Sean Nugent, and County Football Board Chairperson, Joe Hannigan.
Supporters Club Membership Promoters
Tipperary Senior Hurlers will play Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship Semi Final at Semple Stadium Thurles on Sunday June 1st. The Supporters Club as usual will be conducting a draw for five sets of Stand Tickets. All paid up members will be included in this draw, which will be made on Saturday May 24. To ensure that members are included promoters should have all returns in by May 23d at the latest
Returns can be sent to; Jim Reidy, Tipperary Supporters Club, 13 Castleknock Close, Castleknock,
Dublin.15. 086-3580718. Many have already made their returns, which is really appreciated.
TIPPERARY SUPPORTERS CLUB DUBLIN GOLF CLASSIC
The Tipp Supporters Club will host their first Dublin Golf Classic at Edmonstown Golf Club on Thursday May 29th 2014. Teams of Four with 6 Team prizes including Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin prizes. There will Refreshments and a 4 course luncheon/dinner on completion of round and the price is €600 per team. This will be one of their major annual fund raising events as they want to continue support for the management and team as they bid for honours this year. All funds will be used to defray costs for looking after the team preparation for this year’s championship. (Note to be eligible for the main prizes, all team members must have GUI handicaps). Please email your team entry, to terry.bb.oneill@gmail.com. Tee and green sponsorship also available.
Last week, the annual Tipperary Supporters Club Golf Classic took place in the County Tipperary Golf and Country Club, Dundrum, Co Tipperary on last Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May. It was a huge success and we thank all of the 40 teams who participated and supported our Senior Hurling team. The winning team represented Garranbridge Lighting.
Boherlahan Dualla GAA Strictly Come Dancing Open Air
Boherlahan Dualla GAA present Open Air Strictly Come Dancing on Friday, 20th June 2014 in Boherlahan GAA Grounds. Preparations are progressing well for Open Air Strictly and we are now four weeks from the big night! There is a lot of anticipation and excitement building around the event. Dance teacher, Ruth Quinn is putting the fifteen local couples through their various dance routines and rehearsals. It promises to be an excellent night where representation in the couples is spread far and wide throughout the entire parish. A lot of time and commitment is being put in to make this a memorable show. Couples are putting a lot of time in to rehearsing outside of their dedicated dance lessons at this stage and are really enjoying it. Photos of each couple are on the dedicated Boherlahan Dualla GAA Strictly Come Dancing Facebook page or on Twitter @BoherlahanDGAA. Tickets are now available from any dancer or Committee member or from the following outlets: Eddie & Helen O’Dwyers, The Shop, Boherlahan; Darcy’s Hardware, Cashel; Uptown Girl, Cashel; Lar na Páirce, Cashel. All couples photos are displayed in these ticket outlets too.
TIPPERARY GAA SCENE
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