Tipperary GAA Scene
By Jonathan Cullen PRO
FBD Insurance County Championships
Round 2 of the FBD Insurance Senior and Intermediate Football Championships took place last weekend. See pages 69-71 for senior reports and round-up.
In the Intermediate Championship, starting in Tipperary town, it was the clash of neighbours and fierce rivals Aherlow and Galtee Rovers on Friday evening. As has always been the case when these two sides meet, the game was a well contested and closely fought battle that appeared to be going the way of Aherlow, however a late goal from the Bansha men saw them pip their opponents 2-4 to 0-9.
In Killenaule, Mullinahone had a little too much firepower for JK Brackens as they won 2-9 to 1-7.
The action on Saturday got underway in Templetuohy where Loughmore/Castleiney’s second team played the 2022 county junior champions Thurles Sarsfields. In a very one-sided game, it was “The Blues” who proved far too strong for their opponents as the brushed them aside to win 6-18 to 1-9.
Clonmel Sportsfield played host to a double-header on Saturday evening. First up was the clash of defeated round 1 teams Golden Kilfeacle and Moyle Rovers. As is often the case it was the first 15 of Golden Kilfeacle who had too much for Moyle Rovers second team as they won 6-14 to 1-05. In the second game, a much fancied Grangemockler/Ballyneale side met their South counterparts Fethard and in the end it was Grangemockler who came away with the points, 0-16 to 2-8.
In the final game of the round, Clonmel Commercials defeated Moyne Templetuohy on Sunday, 1-9 to 1-7.
Next weekend is set to be another bumper weekend in the hurling championship and with almost all the games holding huge significance it is sure to be a great weekend of entertainment across all three grades. Once again supporters are reminded that tickets for all these games are now on sale via the ticket section of the Tipperary GAA website and there will also be a tap and go system in operation at all venues this weekend. And If you are unable to attend the games, our streaming partners Clubber will be broadcasting many of the games via Clubber TV.
Tipperary Clubs Draw
The 2023–2024 Tipperary Clubs Draw will commence this Friday when the first draw of the new season takes place in the Cashel Palace Hotel. A host of prizes will be up for grabs, and it is still not too late to be in with a chance to claim your spot in the draw drum. If you would like to join the draw and in turn support both Tipperary GAA and the club of your choice in Tipperary, all you have to do is contact any club in the county or the Tipperary GAA office 050422702. Remember you have to be in it to win it.
Semple Stadium Field Day 2023
On Saturday, September 2nd , Tipperary GAA and sponsors Fiserv will come together with an aim of raising as much funds as possible, to be shared between The Dillon Quirke Foundation & Cliona’s Foundation
The event will take place in and around FBD Semple Stadium and will consist of:
• 10am – 3pm - U9 Hurling Blitz in Dr Morris Park followed by 5 minute games for each in Semple Stadium
• 11am – 2pm – Semple Stadium Tours by County Team for each team
• 11am – 6km / 8km Fun Walk/Run – Start & Finish in Semple Stadium.
• 12pm – 3pm – Field Day activities – (fun games around the pitch)
• 1:15pm – 4pm – Dog Show
• 12pm – 4pm – Car-Boot Sale outside Semple Stadium (old Stand)
• 12pm – 4pm – Bake Sale with traditional Irish Music. (encourage your members to donate goods to this sale – contact brian.fogarty@fiserv.com should they intend to bake something for it)
• 7pm – 9:30pm – Semple Roadshow of GAA Legends compèred by Damian Lawlor and Paul Collins with people from all era’s such as Davy Fitzgerald, Tommy Walsh, TJ Ryan, Mick Galway, Henry Shefflin along with Tipp legends Eamon Corcoran, John Carroll, Joe Hayes to name just a few.
• 9:30pm – Music and Entertainment with the fantastic ABBAesque and supported by Molly O'Connell and friends. Finished off with DJ Lorcan Ryan.
For further information, contact the Tipperary GAA Office or Brian Fogarty 0878113012 or keep an eye on the Tipperary GAA social media for more details.
All Inclusive Cúl Camp
Tipperary GAA, in association with Tipperary Sports Partnership, ran a very successful all-inclusive Cúl camp, recently in Dr Morris Park, Thurles.
The camp was attended by over thirty, very enthusiastic children, from across the county. They were treated to some excellent coaching, interaction and most importantly, “fun” from our army of trained Cúl camp coaches.
To conclude the camp, all children and their parents/guardians got to visit Semple Stadium, they were brough on a tour of the hallowed pitch, including the presentation areas and most importantly, the home dressing room. Bryan O’Mara, Tipperary Senior Hurler, answered some very interesting questions, along with taking time for photos and sign autographs.
The Inclusive Camp was an extremely positive experience for all concerned, we are already planning the Tipperary All Inclusive Cúl Camp 2024. Many thanks to all who made this camp a very special and worthwhile venture.
TUS Munster Post Primary Schools GAA Under 19 ‘A’ Hurling & Football Draws
The draws for the group stages of the 2023/2024 Munster Post Primary Schools Senior ‘A’ Hurling and Football competitions were held last week.
21 schools have entered the Dr. Harty Cup with five from Tipperary, while 19 schools will take part in the Corn Uí Mhuirí with Abbey CBS Tipperary the sole representatives and have been drawn with St Patrick’s from Castleisland and Clonakilty CC. The semi-finalists from the respective 2022/2023 competitions were seeded with the Harty Cup draw as follows:
Group A: Midleton CBS, Rice College Ennis, Scoil na Trionoide Doon, CBC Cork
Group B: Thurles CBS, St Colman’s Fermoy, PS Youghal, St Joseph’s SS Tulla
Group C: Ardscoil Ris Limerick, De La Salle Waterford, St Flannan’s Ennis, Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig
Group D: Charleville CBS, Nenagh CBS, Hamilton HS Bandon
Group E: John the Baptist CS Hospital, Castletroy College, Carrick-on-Suir CBS
Group F: Cashel CS, Gaelcholaiste AG Cork, Our Lady’s SS Templemore
Go Games
The GAA, the Camogie Association and Ladies Gaelic Football Association have launched an updated Go Games Policy as a reaffirmation of its collective commitment to nurture a passion for Gaelic games in young boys and girls and to do this through a positive coaching environment of inclusion and to ensure every child has an opportunity to learn and develop their skills.
Go Games are Camogie, Hurling and Gaelic Football for children up to and including 12 years of age, where every child gets to play (a Go) in every game, for the full game and since has been responsible for significant growth in participation levels since its introduction in 2010. It is estimated that Juvenile membership in Gaelic Games is in the region of 250,000 young people.
As part of this relaunch, the GAA launched the Go Games Workshop which is aimed at coaches and parents of children involved in Go Games. The short online workshop will ensure that participants will be able to apply the new Gaelic Games Go Games model effectively in coaching sessions and in running blitzes in line with national policy where games and pitch sizes can be modified to maximise full participation in the games.
From experience, Children participate in Gaelic Games for a number of reasons – to have fun, to play with friends, parental encouragement, etc. However, a lack of fun, lack of perceived competence and an over-emphasis on competitive outcomes (which usually come from coaches and parents) are major reasons for dropout.
To support the participation and development of the Under-12 player, the following principles underpin Go Games:
· All participants play in the full game.
· Participant needs are catered for at U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12.
· Activities are structured in a manner which optimises the level of fun, friendship, fair play, and achievement derived by participants.
· Participants train and play in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where they are encouraged to risk error, to learn and to derive maximum enjoyment from their involvement.
· Players master the basic skills of Camogie, Hurling and Gaelic Football and experience the sense of accomplishment, which derives from acquiring playing proficiency on the left and right hand side of the body.
· Everybody involved in Go Games, whether as players, parents/guardians, spectators, mentors, teachers, officials etc., should adhere to the key underpinning principles and give expression to the GAA ‘Give Respect, Get Respect’ and the LGFA’s ‘Take a second’ initiative.
Sympathies
We extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the late Michael (Mickey) Nugent who passed away last week. Mickey was a man who was very well known, liked, and respected by all those who had the pleasure of meeting him down through the years. Throughout his life Mickey made a valuable contribution to the Gaelic Athletic Association in his club Newcastle and at County Committee level also. To his children, Michele, Annette, Mary, Pat, Jacinta, and the extended Nugent family, we send our deepest sympathies. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.