North Tipperary GAA Affairs

By Michael Quinn PRO

North Junior 'A' Hurling

Group 1 of the League commenced last Tuesday 1st April with Kiladangan hosting Nenagh Eire Og in Puckane and ended in a draw.

The second game in Group 1 takes place this coming Saturday at 6.00 pm with Newport hosting Silvermines. Ballinahinch have the Round 1 bye in Group 1.

Group 2 will commence on Saturday 19th April with Round 2 of Group 1take place on the same day.

The top team in each group will qualify directly into the league final which is fixed for Friday 30th May. The North Championship will commence on Friday 20th June.

North Junior 'B' Hurling

Group 1 of the League will commence this coming Friday at 8.00 pm with Knockshegowna hosting Kilruane MacDonaghs in Ballingarry. The remaining games in Group 1 sees Roscrea hosting Moneygall at 6.00 pm on Saturday whilst Borrisokane host Lorrha Dorrha on Sunday morning at 10.30 am.

Round 2 of Group 1 will take place on Sunday 20th April whilst Group 2 will commence on Saturday 3rd May.

Umpire Course

The North Board will be running a Umpire Training Course on Wednesday 2nd April at 8.00 pm in Nenagh Éire Óg Sports Complex.

Those that attend the course will receive North Board Match Day Passes for both Adult and Juvenile Games.

Please contact your local club if you are interested in attending the training course. All clubs are requested to send attendees to the course.