Tipperary GAA Scene
CLUB FIXTURES
History was made on Sunday last when Borris-Ileigh rolled back the years by bridging a 33-year gap to claim the FBD Insurance County Senior Hurling Championship to lift the Dan Breen Cup following their 1-15 to 1-12 win over Kiladangan. Congratulations to Borris-Ileigh on their seventh county senior hurling title victory as joint captains Sean McCormack and Conor Kenny lifted the famous cup. Dan McCormack capped off a great day for the McCormack family when he was named man of the match. Dan and Sean were joined by brothers James and Ray on the Borris-Ileigh side.
The FBD Insurance Seamus Ó Riain Cup Final provided plenty of drama late on as JK Brackens, courtesy of a Lyndon Fairbrother free deep in injury time, took the honours by the narrowest of margins over Holycross-Ballycahill by 1-15 to 0-17.
The FBD Insurance County Intermediate Hurling Championship Final was moved to Bansha after Littleton was ruled out following Saturday morning's inclement weather conditions. Great credit goes to the Galtee Rovers-St. Pecaun club for having the pitch made available and facilities in such wonderful condition at such short notice. The game itself didn't disappoint either, despite the conditions, as Sean Treacys and Kiladangan served up a cracking contest between two evenly matched sides. The result remained in doubt for long stages before a late surge from Sean Treacys saw them over the line on a 3-14 to 2-12 score-line.
Drom & Inch claimed the FBD Insurance County Junior B Hurling Championship title by defeating Borrisokane 1-14 to 1-9 in Templederry.
So, after the weekend’s finals, congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the losers, in particular Kiladangan, having contested the senior and intermediate finals in what was a tremendous achievement for the club.
The FBD Insurance County Junior A hurling championship final between Carrick Davins and Arravale Rovers fell victim to the weather and will be played this weekend.
The FDB Insurance County Senior Football Championship Final is this weekend’s highlight at county level as Clonmel Commercials and JK Brackens prepare for Saturday afternoon’s showpiece in Semple Stadium. Having progressed through hard fought semi-finals both sides will fancy their chances. Commercials will be looking to add to their list of county titles, having last been champions in 2017, while ‘Brackens will be looking to win their first title, and will no doubt use the Seamus Ó Riain success as a platform to keep their great run going.
The FDB Insurance Tom Cusack Cup final will be a South affair when Killenaule and Kilsheelan-Kilcash meet in Clonmel on Sunday afternoon.
Elsewhere, the FDB Insurance County Intermediate Football Championship Final goes ahead in Cashel where Clonmel Óg and Moycarkey-Borris meet in the decider, also on Sunday.
The FDB Insurance County Junior Football Championships should also be decided this Saturday as Portroe and Mullinahone meet in the ‘A’ final, while in the ‘B’ decider, Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill and Killenaule meet in Littleton.
Also, going ahead this weekend are both hurling fixtures carried over from last weekend, where Carrick Davins and Arravale Rovers get ready once again to meet in the FDB Insurance County Junior A Hurling Championship Final. In the FBD Insurance County Intermediate Hurling Championship Relegation Final, it’s a West affair when Galtee Rovers-St. Pecaun and Lattin Cullen Gaels meet in Sean Treacy Park.
Best wishes to all clubs in action again this weekend.
For results of all games and forthcoming county and divisional fixtures please check https://tipperary.gaa.ie/fixtures-results/
CO. FINAL PROGRAMME
Congratulations to Ger Corbett, programme editor and his team for the fantastic programme produced for last Sunday’s county senior hurling finals. Ger continuously produces programmes of an exceptionally high standard with terrific features from regular and guest contributors and Sunday’s production was no different. Well done to one and all, mile buíochas.
MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Now that they have their county championships wrapped up, we send best wishes to Borris-Ileigh and Sean Treacys who are in AIB Munster Club action this weekend.
On Sunday next, November 10th, Borris-Ileigh will meet Glen Rovers (Cork) in the AIB Munster Senior Club Hurling semi-final in Semple Stadium at 1:30pm.
Also, on Sunday at the same time, Sean Treacys travel to Fraher Field in Dungarvan to take on Ballysaggart (Waterford) in the AIB Munster Intermediate Club Hurling semi-final.
REFEREES
Best wishes to Tipperary referee John McCormack (Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams) as he takes charge of the other AIB Munster Intermediate Club Hurling semi-final on Sunday next between Broadford (Clare) and Fr. O’Neills (Cork).
GAA ALL-STARS
Congratulations to seven Tipperary players on receiving their PwC All-Star Awards last Friday night, with the highlight of the night going to Séamus Callanan (Drom-Inch) as he claimed the coveted PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year. This is a fantastic achievement for Séamus and one richly deserved.
The seven award winners are Brian Hogan (Lorrha-Dorrha) 1st All-Star, Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) 2nd, Cathal Barrett (Holycross-Ballycahill) 2nd, Brendan Maher (Borris-Ileigh) 3rd, Pádraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) 6th, Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney) 3rd, and Séamus Callanan 4th award.
The All-Star Awards round off a fantastic year for Tipp and with it created a few milestones of their own. Padraic Maher in winning his sixth award, equals the Tipperary record of awards by an individual as he joins greats of the recent past, Nicky English and Eoin Kelly.
It is a very special award for the Hogan family as Brian has also entered the record books as he becomes the first Tipperary player to join his father, Ken, on the All-Star honours list. It is more unique as it is the first time the award has been won by a father/son in the same on field position. Ken was honoured with his award in 1987.
STARS IN THEIR EYES
The social highlight this week and a night not to be missed centres on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ at The Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles on Saturday next, November 9th hosted by the Tipperary GAA Supporters Club as a fundraiser for the Tipperary Senior Hurling All Ireland Champions 2019 and Camogie Team.
The participants have been put through their paces over the past few weeks, with a final week of preparation underway to ensure all are fit and ready to take to the stage this Saturday night.
Tickets are priced at €25 from retail outlets mentioned below and €28 through Eventbrite and early booking is advised for what promises to be a great evening of celebration, entertainment, with fantastic raffle prizes and are selling fast. Tickets are available at Lar na Páirce Thurles, Elvery’s Sports outlets in Thurles, Clonmel and Nenagh and through Eventbrite at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/stars-in-their-eyes-tickets-74711481051?aff=eand
For any queries and further details please contact any of the following: Billy Coman Secretary Tipperary Supporters Club bcoman52@gmail.com
Committee Members: Bernie Maher 0879509533, Christina Millea 0857522834 John Carew 0868317591.
HURLING/SHINTY INTERNATIONAL
There were mixed results for Ireland in the Hurling/Shinty Senior and U21 Internationals last Saturday. William Maher (Ballingarry) was manager of the Ireland teams, which saw the senior outfit defeated by Scotland but his U21 side which included Mark Kehoe (Kilsheelan-Kilcash) was victorious. Mark was high among the scorers with a number of goals, as Ireland ran out 7-11 to 4-2 winners. Congratulations to Mark and his team on their victory.
POST PRIMARY
In the Dr. Harty Cup this week the three Tipperary schools involved are all in action on Wednesday, November 6th, with a 1:30pm throw-in for all games.
In Group A Nenagh CBS meet Coláiste Cholmáin Fermoy in Kilmallock, while also in the same group Thurles CBS take on John The Baptist Community School in Newport. Moving to Group C, Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore will play Christian Brothers College Cork in Cashel.
For all post primary fixtures and results please check https://munstergaapps.ie/fixtures-results/
NOVEMBER GAA COUNTY BOARD DRAW
Congratulations to all the winners in the November County Board Draw held last Friday, in the Clough Inn, Cloughjordan with the Kilruane MacDonaghs GAA Club. First prize of a Skoda Fabia / Renault Clio or €15,000 went to James Rowan with Mullinahone the promoting club. Second prize of a holiday or €5,000 went to Paula and Evan Boyar where the promoting club was Moyne-Templetuohy.
TIPPERARY GAA YEARBOOK
The 2020 Tipperary GAA Yearbook is being compiled at present and the Yearbook committee is seeking articles and information for inclusion. Please note the deadline for sending information is this Wednesday, November 6th. Please e-mail information and photographs which must be named to John Smith, Secretary Tipperary Yearbook Committee at yearbook.tipperary@gaa.ie
Clubs that have accomplished any unique achievement in 2019 are requested to send through an appropriate article for inclusion.
All information must be submitted as outlined above and all articles, photographs etc. will be acknowledged. If an acknowledgement is not received please contact the Yearbook Secretary at 087 9960710.
WORKSHOP
Clubs are requested not to forget the workshop covering ‘Running the AGM' and ‘Volunteer Recruitment’ which will be held in the Anner Hotel, Thurles, this Wednesday, 6th November, with registration and tea/coffee at 7.15pm. The workshop commences at 7.45pm and will conclude at 10.00pm.
ANNUAL GAA MEMORABILIA FAIR IN THURLES
Lár na Páirce, the GAA Museum in Thurles, will hold a GAA Memorabilia Fair in Thurles Sarsfields Social Centre, (beside Semple Stadium) on Sunday, November 24th from 12pm to 4.00pm.
This is the 5th annual G.A.A. Memorabilia Fair and will give customers a chance to browse and search a large selection of match programmes, club histories, hurling, football, camogie and handball publications as well as other G.A.A. material in the pleasant and spacious surroundings of the Thurles Sarsfields G.A.A. Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Collectors and sellers are cordially invited to attend this event, where it is hoped they will find plenty of material to interest them.
Stands will be available for renting and anybody so interested should contact the organisers before November 23rd.
Admission will be €3 with accompanied children free. The venue will have disabled access, bar facilities and teas and coffees. It is located within a five-minute walk from Thurles Railway Station.
For further information contact: - Seamus J. King, 087-2246245 seamusjking@gmail.com or Liam Ó Donnchú 086-6036547, liam.odonnchu.oifigeach@gaa.ie Lár na Páirce G.A.A. Museum, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 0504 22702 larnapaircemuseum@gmail.com
This is one upcoming event certainly not to be missed by all lovers of GAA sports.
Again, please note, those wishing to sell items should contact Liam or Seamus beforehand so a table can be arranged for you.
SCÓR
The County Final of Tipperary Scór na nÓg will take place on Sunday, 1st December at 2pm in Holycross. The Scór committee welcome entries from all clubs to participate in the eight categories; Tráth na gCeist (Team of four), Rince Seit, Ballad Group, Solo Signing, Novelty Act, Recitation/Storytelling and Instrumental Music.
Expressions of interest or entries can be made to Mary Bourke maryboylebourke@hotmail.com Josephine Cahill, Mark Dunne or Anthony Floyd on or before 25th November.