Tipperary GAA Scene
By Jonathan Cullen PRO
FBD Insurance County Championships
Round 2 of the County Football Championships took place last weekend with games taking place at Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior levels.
See pages 60 & 61 for the senior matches and review.
In the Intermediate grade, Holycross was the venue for the meeting of Galtee Rovers and Moyne-Templetuohy on Friday. Many had hoped that this would have been a very close battle, however this did not materialise as the men from the West proved to be far superior, winning 2-15 to 0-10.
At the same time there was a much closer game taking place in Sean Treacy Park where Golden Kilfeacle had just the minimum to spare as they defeated Fethard 0-15 to 0-14. In Golden, Rockwell Rovers were too strong for Thurles Sarsfields as they had nine points to spare, 2-12 to 0-9.
On Sunday in Cashel, West Tipperary opponents Eire Óg Annacarty and Aherlow met and again in what was a close fought game, Aherlow just about got out the gap with full points as they won 1-7 to 1-6.
In the Premier Junior championship, there were wins for Fr Sheehy’s over Sean Treacys, Cashel King Cormacs over Loughmore/Castleiney, while Moyle Rovers defeated Clonmel Óg.
Next weekend sees a return to the hurling action with round 3 games taking place in the Senior, Premier Intermediate & Intermediate hurling championships. With so much as stake in almost every game taking place there is sure to be some fantastic action right across the weekend.
Tickets are available to purchase on the ticket section of the Tipperary GAA website. Alternatively, Tap & Go will be available at each venue over the weekend.
Arrabawn and John Doyle John Doyle Under 15 Hurling Tournaments
Next Saturday will see a feast of underage hurling taking place with the staging of the Arrabawn & John Doyle Under 15 hurling tournaments. This year the games will take place in South Tipperary and the following are the fixtures.
Arrabawn ‘A’ Cup
12.30pm in Ballylooby - Semi-Finals: Kilkenny 1 v Galway 1; Tipperary 1 v Cork 2
2.30pm in Ballylooby - 3rd/4th Playoff
4.00pm in Cahir - Final
Arrabawn ‘A’ Shield
11.00am in Ballylooby – Semi-Finals: Tipperary 2 v Wexford 1; Waterford 1 v Dublin 1
2.00pm in Ballylooby - 3rd/4th Playoff
2.00pm in Cahir - Final
Arrabawn ‘B’ Cup
12.30pm in Monroe – Semi-Finals: Limerick 1 v Galway 2; Limerick 2 v Cork 1
4.00pm in Monroe – Final & 3rd/4th Playoff
Arrabawn ‘B’ Shield
11.00am in Monroe – Semi-Finals: Laois v Meath 2; Clare 2 v Westmeath
2.00pm in Monroe – Final & 3rd/4th Playoff
John Doyle ‘A’ Cup
12.30pm in Killenaule – Semi-Finals: Cork 3 v Offaly; Clare 2 v Kilkenny 2
4.00pm in Killenaule: Final & 3rd/4th Playoff
John Doyle ‘A’ Shield
11.00am in Clogheen : Kerry v Tipperary 3
12.30pm in Clogheen: Antrim v Round 1 Loser
2.00pm in Clogheen: Antrim v Round 1 Winner
4.00pm in Clogheen: Final
John Doyle ‘B’ Cup
11.00am in Killenaule – Semi-Finals: Wexford 2 v Dublin 2; Waterford 2 v Clare 3
2.00pm in Killenaule: Final & 3rd/4th Playoff
Tipperary Clubs Draw
The August monthly draw is almost upon us and with that in mind we are reminding you that this year supporters can continue to join and only pay for the remaining draws available to them. So, for example if someone joins ahead of the second monthly draw next week, they will pay €90 either upfront or €10 per month for the next nine months and so on.
Simply go to the Clubs Draw section on the Tipperary GAA website or click the link on one of our social media posts to join. Alternatively, you can contact your local club who will be delighted to help you.
This month’s Tipperary Clubs Draw takes place this Wednesday, August 21st when the top prize will be €20,000.
Fiserv Fittest Four Charity Event
Fiserv, Tipperary GAA’s main sponsor for the past three years has been one of our more proactive sponsors, doing half time shows at league games, handing out merchandise and facepainting before games and have raised over €60,000 for charities over the last two years.
This year’s event is on Saturday 7th September running from 9am to 9pm. They have organised the Fiserv Fittest Four Challenge in aid of Clionas Foundation & Cari Foundation which will take place in FBD Semple Stadium in conjunction with the Under 9 Blitz.
Fiserv are looking for a minimum of one team (must contain at least 1 male & 1 female) from each community in Tipperary. Teams can be from businesses, rugby, soccer, other clubs in your area, or just four people who come together to compete for the title.
The raffle prizes are amazing which include two GAA All Star tickets with overnight accommodation, All Ireland Final tickets, Hotel Breaks, Signed Jerseys, to name but a few. Also, the winning association/group will get a full set of jerseys whilst the winning team get 4 tickets to all Tipperary League games in 2025 plus a Corporate Table for 4 at Punchestown Festival 2025 with overnight accommodation.
Teams can book their start time by going to the fundraising tab on the Tipperary GAA website and clicking on 7th September in the Calander.
If you have any questions, email Brian.Fogarty@Fiserv.com or call/text him 0878113012.
Presentation to the Dillon Quirke Foundation
A poem written by Martin Quinn, which was printed and sold to supporters, has raised a considerable amount of money for the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
The poem titled 'A Warrior through all his short years' was written in tribute to Dillon, who passed away tragically on August 5th, 2022.
Martin has a long history of involvement in GAA, both at club level as a former officer of the Galtee Rovers/St. Pecaun's GAA Club, and at divisional and county level as a former GAA Referee and a former Chair of West Tipperary Bord na nÓg.
In writing the poem, Martin wanted to remember Dillon's personal and sporting attributes and to signify his qualities both on the field and off. The poem was sold widely with all proceeds going to the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Through his involvement also with a local group that was disbanding, Martin asked if the remaining funds could be donated to the Foundation.
As a result, over €1,800 is to be donated to the Dillon Quirke Foundation, and the presentation of the cheque will be made to Dillon's father, Dan, on Thursday, August 29th at 7.00pm, at the Porter House, Tipperary Town. Current and former players will be in attendance, along with representatives of the Munster & All-Ireland Minor teams and the winning Cups. All are welcome to attend the presentation and to hear further about the work of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Go to: https://www.dillonquirkefoundation.com/