Camogie Zone

Jersey Launch

There was a great buzz in A Sportsman’s Dream in Nenagh on Saturday for the launch of the official 2023 Tipperary Camogie jersey.

Gaelic Armour became the official kit supplier of Tipperary Camogie. Gaelic Armour is a GAA Sportswear brand that develops, designs, and manufactures in Nenagh while A Sportsman’s Dream is the official stockist of the Tipperary Camogie jersey and training gear.

A Sportsman’s Dream have a long tradition of supporting Tipperary camogie and are delighted to be the official stockis. Owner Deirdre Hughes needs no introduction to Tipperary camogie as the only Tipperary player to make the Team of the Century in 2004. A holder of 5 All-Ireland medals she made the full-forward spot her own for Toomevara and Tipperary and will be forever remembered as a prolific scorer and while also being an all-round team player.

On Saturday, lots of young camogie players dropped into the shop to meet some of the stars of the Tipperary senior and junior camogie teams who are busy preparing for the upcoming Munster championship. Present were joint senior captains Karen Kennedy and Clodagh Quirke, Grace O’Brien, and Laura Shinners along with Junior captain Claire Stakelum and Lisa Cahill.

The young players and parents were delighted to chat to the Tipp players, get photographs taken, and have jerseys and hurleys signed. The beautifully designed and made Gaelic Armour jersey was also flying off the rails as lots of excited customers were delighted to finally get their hands on it. It was a special day for three-year-old Molly who was buying her first ever hurley in the store and got her picture taken with the Tipperary players. While Maeve from Kilruane was delighted to pose with her fellow club members Laura Shinners and Lisa Cahill. You can now purchase the Tipperary Camogie jersey and training tops in person in A Sportsman’s Dream or online asportsmansdream.ie

Munster U16 ‘B’ Shield Final

Clare 1-5 Tipperary 2-9

Having lost their first game in the Munster U16 ‘B’ Championship, John Cahalan’s side were determined to make amends in Sunday’s Shield final in Ennis.

The Tipperary girls played some brilliant camogie in the first half and the backs, in particular, Robin O’Dwyer, Sarah Purtill, Ellie O’Connor, Orfhlaith Bergin, Dearbhla Casey and Caitlin O’Gorman fed the forwards with a constant supply of possession. The movement and work-rate of all six forwards Emma Costelloe, Ava Young, Clodagh Spain, Éabha Henry, Tara Quin & Jane Ryan paid dividends with Jane Ryan scoring a great goal and Emma Costello, Ava Young and Tara Quinn (2) all scoring excellent points from play to leave the half time score, Tipp 1-4, Clare 0-2.

Clare had the upper hand in the early minutes of the second half and scored 1-1 to cut the Tipperary lead to just two points but the half time introduction of Sinéad O’Carroll and Éadaoin Bonnar would prove decisive for Tipperary. Sinéad's tenacious tackling and direct running style allied to the constant work-rate of her midfield partner Clodagh Cahalan set up numerous attacks from which Éadaoin Bonnar scored three points from play. Alayna Hogan was also sprung from the bench and scored a crucial goal to put daylight between the teams. In midfield, Aoibhe Mathews and the tireless Clodagh Spain, and Jane Ryan finished off the scoring with a point each from a free and a 45.

Also, a special mention to goalie Niamh Boland who minded the net for this victory. The final whistle was met with jubilant celebrations for this talented, and committed bunch of Tipperary girls and joint captains Jane Ryan and Margaret McGrath lifted the 2023 Munster shield after a well-deserved victory and a great team effort. Congratulations to Emma Costelloe named as player of the match.

Congrats to the management team John Cahalan (manager), Selectors & Coaches: Yvonne O’Dwyer, Damien Purtill & Conal Bonnar.