Tipperary GAA Scene

FBD Insurance County Championships

Last weekend saw the conclusion of a number of hurling competitions and what entertainment we were treated to on both Saturday and Sunday.

The attention this weekend will be firmly fixed on the Football competitions which are sure to serve up some mouth watering clashes. There are three finals down for decision on Saturday starting in Dundrum with the meeting of Cappawhite and Upperchurch-Drombane in the Under 19 ‘B’ Final. At 1.30pm in Sean Treacy Park, Aherlow and Rockwell Rovers will battle it out for the Tom Cusack Cup and then at 2.00pm in Templemore, Ballina and Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams will do battle for the Junior ‘A’ Football title.

On Sunday, Semple Stadium will host a double header kicking off at 12.30pm with the Intermediate Football Final between Drom & Inch and Grangemockler/Ballyneale and then at 2.30pm the Senior Football Final takes centre stage with the clash of Loughmore-Castleiney and Clonmel Commercials.

Also, on Sunday there are games in the County Junior ‘B’ Football Championship, Senior Football Relegation Final, while in Newport at 2.00pm the final of the County Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship between Clonoulty/Rossmore and Kiladangan will take place.

Best wishes to all clubs and players in action this weekend, we also wish the best of good luck to all our match day officials who will be in action over the course of the weekend.

Weekend Pass Details

Details of weekend pass options for this weekend are as follows:

There are two options, and each option can be purchased online only at the cost of €20 via the following link https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/tipperary-gaa/

Bundle 1

• Sat: Dundrum at 1.00pm: U19 ‘B’ Final - Cappawhite v Upperchurch Drombane

• Sat: Sean Treacy's Park at 1.30pm: Tom Cusack Cup Final - Aherlow v Rockwell Rovers

• Sun: Semple Stadium at 12.30pm: Intermediate Football Final - Drom & Inch v Grangemockler/Ballyneale.

• Sun: Semple Stadium 2.30pm: Senior Football Final - Clonmel Commercials V Loughmore Castleiney.

Bundle 2

• Sat: Templemore at 2.00pm: Junior ‘A’ Final; Ballina v Knockavilla Kickhams

• Sat: Boherlahan at 12.00pm: Senior Football Relegation Final - Cahir v Moyne Templetuohy

• Sun: Semple Stadium at 12.30pm: Intermediate Football Final - Drom & Inch v Grangemockler/Ballyneale.

• Sun: Semple Stadium 2.30pm: Senior Football Final - Clonmel Commercials v Loughmore Castleiney.

There is also an option for the Sunday double header for OAP/Students for €10, but with this offer you need to show ID with your ticket to get access to the stadium. All tickets including OAP and Student tickets purchased on the day in Semple Stadium will cost €15. Under 16’s are free into all games once accompanied by an adult and do not require a ticket.

Tipperary GAA Yearbook – Last Call for Submissions

The 2022 Tipperary GAA Yearbook is being compiled at present and the Yearbook committee is seeking articles and information for inclusion. If you have something you would like included, you need to have it submitted by this coming Friday November 19th.

Clubs that have accomplished any unique achievement in 2021 are requested to send through an appropriate article for inclusion. Similarly, in another disjointed year on and off the field of play, it is most important that clubs record and document any charity or fundraising events they undertook. These events epitomize the heart and soul of the GAA in every parish and their community across the Premier County.

The Yearbook committee are looking to all clubs to submit any obituaries of their deceased members in the last 12 months. The maximum number of words for an obituary is 150 and please include the club’s name and the years also, e.g., 1939-2021, as well as his/her G.A.A. achievements and a photograph of the deceased person.

Please e-mail information and photographs which must be named to Tipperary Yearbook Committee at yearbook.tipperary@gaa.ie

Tipperary Supporters Club Hurler of the Year

Congratulations to Jason Forde who is Tipperary Hurler of the Year 2021, as chosen by members of the Tipperary Supporters Club.

Jason was presented with the annual trophy by Terry O'Neill, Chairperson of the Supporters Club, at the County Hurling Final in Semple Stadium on Sunday.

The trophy is sponsored again this year by John Quirke, Jewellers, Cahir. Jason was also presented with the Tony Reddin Perpetual Cup, provided by the Reddin family, by Joe Tuohy of the Supporters Club.

Jason is the first player to earn this award twice, having been presented with the first ever award in 2018, followed by Séamus Callanan in 2019 and Michael Breen in 2020.

Congratulations also to David Fennelly who won the €1,000 draw among 2021 Tipperary Supporters Club members. In addition, a further €1,000 was presented to his nominated GAA Club, Gortnahoe-Glengoole.

David (represented by Fintan Fennelly) and Gortnahoe-Glengoole Club Chairman Michael Cleary were presented with the prizes by Tipperary Senior Manager Colm Bonner, at the County Finals on Sunday at Semple Stadium.

Memorabilia Fair – Change of Date

Due to the Tipperary county final ending in a draw, and as the replay has been fixed for 28th November, we have decided to change the date of the Memorabilia Fair to Sunday, 5th December.

This G.A.A. Memorabilia Fair will give you a chance to browse and search a large selection of match programmes, club histories, hurling, football, camogie, and handball publications as well as other G.A.A. material in the pleasant and spacious surroundings of the The Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Collectors and sellers are cordially invited to attend this event, where it is hoped they will find plenty of material to interest them. Sales positions, free of charge may be booked in advance by contacting the organisers before December 4th. Admission for all will be €5, with accompanied children free. The venue will have disabled access, facilities for teas and coffees etc.

For further information contact: Seamus J. King, 0872246245, seamusjking@gmail.com or Liam Ó Donnchú 086-6036547, liam.odonnchu.oifigeach@gaa.ie; Lár na Páirce G.A.A. Museum, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, 050422702. larnapaircemuseum@gmail.com

Tipperary Hurling Club New York

The Tipperary Hurling Club in New York will hold their Annual Dinner Dance celebrating the New York Senior Hurling Champions of 2021 on Saturday 4th December and the special guest will be former Tipperary senior hurler Brendan Maher of Borris-Ileigh. The event takes place in Lake Isle, Eastchester, New York. Tickets for what is always a great night can be purchased from www.tippnydance2021.eventbrite.com or by emailing, tippny@outlook.com.

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