Tipperary GAA Scene
By PRO Jonathan Cullen
Munster Senior Hurling Semi Final
The Tipperary Senior Hurlers will play Clare in the LIT Gaelic Grounds next Sunday 4th July at 3.45pm in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final.
There have been 54 previous championship meetings between Tipperary and Clare. The Premier county leads the way with 37 wins to the Banner's 13, with four games drawn. Tipperary have won five of the last six encounters at LIT Gaelic Grounds.
The Tipperary team will be announced on Friday night on Tipp FM at 9.00pm and if you are a member of the Tipperary supporters club you will be able to access the team line up via your mobile phone.
We wish all the players and team management the very best of luck in what promises to be a very tough challenge on Sunday.
2020 FBD Insurance Junior Hurling & Under 21 Football Championships
In Junior ‘A’, Holycross-Ballycahill proved too strong for Grangemockler-Ballyneale 3-18 to 0-12. The Mid Tipperary side will now play Arravale Rovers this Friday 2nd July in Dundrum at 7.30pm.
In the B competition, both semi-finals were played last Saturday. In Cashel, Gortnahoe-Glengoole had two points to spare over Cahir, 0-15 to 0-13. In the second semi-final which was played in The Ragg, Cashel King Cormacs emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins as they overcame Silvermines, 1-10 to 2-06. The final will take place this Sunday, 4th July at 12.30pm in Holycross. With spectator numbers still limited, entry to both this weekends finals will be by ticket only.
The final of the 2020 FBD Insurance County Under 21 ‘B’ Football Championship between Ballina and Upperchurch-Drombane took place in Dolla on Saturday. In what was a most entertaining game, both sides played some very skilful football and showed great passion and pride in the jersey on their backs. In the end it was the North champions who emerged victorious 1-10 to 1-8. The game was refereed by David Grogan of Aherlow, who we congratulate on a fine performance.
Tipperary Clubs Draw
The 9th draw of the 2020–2021 clubs draw took place last Friday in Thurles. The top prize of a car or €15,000 was won by the Moyle Rovers club. The lotto jackpot of €3000 was not won and so will mean that next month’s jackpot will be €4000. Congratulations to all the winners, a full list of which can be seen below. The next draw will take place on July 18th and will be broadcast live on Tipp FM from 8.30pm.
Semple Stadium Book Launch
Well known voice of Semple Stadium for many years Liam Ó Donnchú has been very busy of late putting together this wonderful book that captures everything there is to capture about the field of legends. This illustrated history of the stadium begins in 1884 when GAA was first founded in Thurles and chronicles the opening of Semple Stadium in 1910 right up to the present day, featuring all its great days: from the development of the stadium, major games that were played there, significant players and managers, broadcasting from the grounds, the work of the groundsmen, other events held at the stadium over the years, personal recollections and accounts of this place where legends are made. Richly illustrated by archive photographs and ephemera.
The book will be out this September, and it’s available to pre-order now from Easons: https://www.easons.com/semple-stadium-liam-o-donnchu-9781788492287
Tipperary Supporters Club Golf Classic
Tipperary Supporters Club are asking for your support for their annual Golf Classic which will be held in Thurles Golf Club on July 21st.
This is one of their major fundraising events as they aim to continue to support our management team in their quest for success on the field. All funds raised will be used to defray costs for team preparation for this year’s Championship. If you are not in a position to enter a team but would like to support the event you can also sponsor a Tee or Green. On the day there will be six team prizes as well as prizes for nearest to the pin and longest drive. When you are finished your round, you can relax and enjoy a four-course dinner in the splendid clubhouse.
Note: to be eligible for the main prizes, all team members must have GUI handicaps. More details about this event can be got from any officer of the Tipperary Supporters Club.
Make A Wish Foundation “Wheels for Wishes”
Since 1992, Make-A-Wish has granted wishes for more than 2,600 brave children across Ireland. A wish granted is true magic for the child, providing respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment. A wish granted provides joy and hope for the children and their families and can create lasting memories of happier times. Make-A-Wish Ireland does not receive any government funding and relies on the generosity of the Irish public to continue granting wishes.
Many young boys and girls are not lucky enough to be able to experience some of the things we all take for granted in life. I want to do what I can to help make someone’s dreams and wishes come true. That is why, during the month of July I will be taking on the Make A Wish Foundations “Wheels For Wishes” Challenge and cycling a total of 250km. I would be very grateful if you could support this great event and make whatever donation you can and in turn help make someone’s dreams and wishes come through.