North Tipperary GAA Affairs
By Michael Quinn PRO
Watch Centre Junior 'A' Hurling Championship
The group stage concluded last Friday. Ballinahinch secured top spot with a 4-11 to 0-14 victory over Borris-Ileigh, who exit the championship. Toomevara claimed the second spot after an exciting 2-21 to 1-21 victory over Nenagh Eire Og, who finish fourth, whilst Roscrea secured a late draw against Kilruane MacDonaghs, 1-12 to 0-15, which resulted in a third place for the town side. Kilruane exit the championship after finishing fifth in the group.
The semi-finals will take place on Friday 18th August and sees Ballinahinch face Nenagh Éire Óg whilst Toomevara take on Roscrea.
Watch Centre Junior 'B' Hurling Championship
Knockshegowna claimed their spot in the final after an exciting 1-13 to 2-9 victory over Lorrha in Ballingarry last Saturday. A late Knockshe free deep into injury time secured victory.
Due to a passing in the Moneygall club - last Saturday’s second semi-final between Moneygall and Kiladangan was postponed. Sympathy to the friends and family of the deceased. Keep an eye on the North Tipperary GAA social media pages for re-fixture details.
Ger Gavin Under 19 'A' Hurling Championship
Round 4 took place last Wednesday, 2nd August. Nenagh Eire Og continued their good form with a 1-19 to 1-15 home victory against Roscrea whilst Ballina claimed a late 3-14 to 1-20 draw away to Toomevara.
Round 5 will take place this Wednesday 9th August at 7.00pm. Ballina host Nenagh Eire Og whilst Roscrea host Borris-Ileigh. Toomevara have a bye.
Ger Gavin Under 19 'B' Hurling Championship
In Group 1, Burgess had a 3-14 to 0-17 win over Kiladangan last Wednesday in Kilcolman whilst Moneygall/Clonakenny had a comfortable win over Ballinahinch/Templederry.
The next round will take place this Wednesday 9th August at 7.00pm when Kiladangan host Moneygall/Clonakenny in Puckane.
In Group 2, Kilruane MacDonaghs secured top spot and a place in the semi-final after an impressive 2-17 to 0-12 win over Lorrha Rovers whilst Silvermines had an exciting 4-12 to 1-20 victory over Newport.
The final round will take place this Wednesday 9th August - Newport host Borrisokane at 7.00pm whilst Lorrha Rovers host Silvermines at 7.30 pm in Lorrha. Kilruane MacDonaghs have a bye.