RONAN OMEARA OF MOYLE ROVERS WAS TIPPERARY SUPPORTERS CLUB MASCOT V ANTRIM

I was really lucky to be chosen as the mascot for the Tipp v Antrim Hurling match on Sunday 20th March in Semple Stadium.

I met John in the Dome before the match. I was really excited. John gave me a Tipperary supporters club goodie bag with hats and caps. We walked around the edge of the pitch to the tunnel where the players run out. While we were waiting for the players to warm up, I got to meet Seamus Callanan and I got my picture taken with him. We were called onto the pitch once the referee and the lines men were ready. The referee, Rory McGann, let me toss the coin. He also gave me a sliotar to keep. Then I got my photo taken with the 2 captains, Ronan Maher and Conor McCann.

Once the game started, John brought myself and my Mum up to the Tipp FM commentary box. I had a great view of the game from up here. I met Michael Ryan and I got my photo taken with him. Stephen Gleeson from Tipp FM interviewed me at half time. It was cool as I got to wear radio head phones.

Then I went back to my seat for the second half. Tipperary won so it was a great day overall.

I really enjoyed my day in Thurles. The best part was going on to the pitch as I got to toss the coin and I met Ronan Maher.

Thanks very much to John and the Tipperary Supporters Club for making the day really enjoyable.

From Ronan