Tipperary GAA Scene
By Jonathan Cullen PRO
Allianz Hurling League
Our senior hurlers travelled to the TUS Gaelic Grounds last Saturday evening where they took on Limerick in the Allianz League Division 1 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 Allianz League Division 3 in Mullingar last Sunday 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 Championship opener against Waterford which takes place in FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday, April 9th at 2.00pm.
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 side-lines before too long.
Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship
Tipperary played Clare in Round 1 of the competition last Saturday in Cusack Park, Ennis. Clare scored a last second point to leave the final score Tipperary 0-20, Clare 0-20. See match report.
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 & 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.
FBD Insurance County Championship Draws
The draws for the various county championships will take place next Monday evening, 3rd April 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.
Tipperary Feile na nGael
Division 1
Group 1 – Holycross (venue): Cashel KC, St Mary’s, Borris-Ileigh, Holycross/Ballycahill.
Group 2 – Toomevara: Cappawhite, Cahir, Durlas Og, Toomevara.
Division 2
Group 1 - Killenaule: JK Brackens, Newport, Roscrea, Killenaule.
Group 2 – Dundrum: Ballina, Silvermines, Moyle Rovers, Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams.
Division 3
Group 1 – Clonoulty: Burgess, Nenagh Eire Og, Clonoulty/Rossmore, Ballingarry.
Group 2 – Puckane: Kiladangan, Kilruane MacDonaghs, Arravale Rovers, Drom & Inch.
Division 4
Group 1 – Littleton: Moycarkey/Borris, Borrisokane, Mullinahone, Golden-Kilfeacle.
Group 2 – Annacarty: Upperchurch/Drombane, Ballybacon/Grange, Lorrha/Shannon Rovers, Lattin-Cullen.
Division 5
Group 1 – Boherlahan: Boherlahan-Dualla, Eire Og Annacarty, Kilsheelan/Kilcash, Fethard.
Group 2 – Gortnahoe: Gortnahoe/Glengoole, Moyne-Templetouhy, Clerihan, Carrick Swan.
Division 6
Group 1 – Durlas Og: Skeheenarinky, Moneygall, Sean Tracey’s, Durlas Og ‘B’.
Group 2 – Bansha: Knockmealdown Gaels, St Patrick’s, Galtee Rovers, Portroe.
Division 7 – Rosegreen: Loughmore/Castleiney, Grangemockler/Ballyneale, St Mary’s ‘B’, Rosegreen, Ballinahinch/Templederry.
Division 8
Group 1 - Thurles Gaels: Thurles Gaels, Emly, Carrick Davins.
Group 2 – Clonakenny: Clonakenny, Newport ‘B’, JK Brackens ‘B’
Tipperary Scór Na nÓg Final
What a wonderful evening’s entertainment we were treated to in Moyne Community Centre for the 2023 Scór Na nÓg Final on Friday night.
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. The 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.
If you would like to attend this course, contact your club secretary who will be able to assist you with the application process.
Sympathies
We extend our sympathies to the family of Ger McCarthy of Nenagh Éire Òg who passed away last Friday night.
Ger is 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 GAA Scene
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