Dear Tipperary Supporter
Allianz Hurling League
From Tipperary GAA Scene by Jonathan Cullen, County Board PRO
Our senior hurlers travelled to the TUS Gaelic Grounds last Saturday evening where they took on Limerick in the Allianz hurling league semi final. Having made a very good start Tipperary went in ahead at the break and looked to be in a very strong position. However Limerick put in a very strong second half that saw them take control of the game and claim their spot in this year’s final against Kilkenny.
The senior hurlers attention will now turn to the upcoming Munster hurling championship which will get underway on Sunday April 23rd with an away tie against Clare in Ennis.
Allianz Football League
Our senior footballers played Westmeath in their final game of the 2023 Allianz football league, in Mullingar last Sunday afternoon and unfortunately victory evaded the team once again. Tipperary will now play in Division 4 of the league in 2024 where they will be joined by London, Leitrim, Laois, Wexford, Carlow, Waterford and Longford.
Attention now turns to our Munster senior football opener against Waterford which takes place in FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday April 9th at 2pm.
Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship
Tipperary played Clare in Round 1 of the competition last Saturday afternoon in Cusack Park Ennis. Having started a little slowly the players got to grips with things mid way through the first half coming from 8 points to 2 down after 11 minutes, to lead by 0-12 to 0-11 at the break. The second half was a very close affair with never more than a score or two between the sides and with time almost up in stoppage time, it looked as if Tipperary were going to claim the points. However, Clare scored a last second point to leave the final score Tipperary 0-20, Clare 0-20.
Tipperary’s next game will be against Cork on Wednesday April 5th in Pairc Uí Chaoimh at 7.30pm
Munster Minor Hurling Championship
Our Minor hurlers begun the defence of their Munster and All Ireland crowns on Tuesday March 21st when they played Clare in Shannon. This game was played in very poor weather conditions that made hurling very challenging for all involved. The clare side were very strong and seemed to cope a little better with the conditions as they emerged victorious on a 2-15 to 0-14 scoreline.
Tipperary will now travel to Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday April 4th where they will play Cork in a game that James Woodlock will want to win so as to get back on track.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Tipperary senior football selector Tommy Toomey who became unwell during last Sundays Allianz football league game in Mullingar. Tommy received excellent attention from the Tipperary and Westmeath medical teams along with the emergency first responders and ambulance staff who came to his aid.
We wish Tommy a speedy return to good health and look forward to seeing him on the sidelines before too long.
Dylan England on how he got on as Tipperary Supporters Club Mascot v Waterford
It was an unbelievable experience for me. I got to be the Tipperary mascot for the match against Waterford. I couldn’t believe it was real. Myself and my mam, met John Coman and others involved with the Tipperary Supporters Club. John brought us across to the field in Semple Stadium. I met Marty Morrissey from RTE and got a picture taken with him. I got to be in the Tipperary team photo before match. After the photo, Tipp captain, Noel McGrath shook my hand and said well done! I then got to meet Liam Cahill who asked me where I was from and what club I played with. He was very nice to me.
The referee, James Owens, then spoke to me and asked me did I want to be in a photo with the two captains. He also asked me did I want to part of the toss at the beginning of the game. I was delighted when he called me over. I got to call the toss and had a chat with the Waterford Captain Steven Bennett. Noel McGrath won the toss for Tipperary. Some photographers took my picture again.
I was then taken on a tour of the dressing room area and the referees room. Myself and my mam got to watch the first half from the commentary box. It was a great view, and we could hear Marty Morrissey commentating and Radio na Gaeltachta and Tg4 also. I then had an interview during halftime with Tipp FM. I was very nervous and couldn’t believe it was going to happen but Paul Carroll who was interviewing me was very nice. Ken Hogan was there too, and he chatted with me about Roscrea club. Paul asked me who my favourite player was and if I played much sport. To top it all off, I got a bag full of Tipperary goodies to bring home with me, along with a couple of match and training sliotars. It was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget. Thanks to John, who made it such a special day for me and was so kind to me- it was a dream come through.
Dylan England
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FBD Insurance County Championship Draws
The draws for the various county championships will take place next Monday evening and will be broadcast live by Tipperary GAA TV on the official Tipperary YouTube channel. Full details of how to view the draws including a direct link will be issued to all clubs in the coming days, details will also be posted on all Tipperary GAA social media channels.
2023 Feile Competition
The Divisions, Groups and Venues for the upcoming Feile have been decided and are as follows:
Div 1. Group 1
Cashel KC, St Mary’s, Borrisoleigh, Holycross Ballycahill Venue Holycross
Div 1. Group 2
Cappawhite, Cahir, Durlas Og , Toomevara. Venue. Toomevara
Div 2 Group 1
J K Brackens, Newport, Roscrea, Killenaule. Venue. Killenaule
Div 2 Group 2.
Ballina, Silvermines, Moyle Rvs, Knockavilla Donaskeagh Kickhams Venue Dundrum
Div 3. Group 1
Burgess, Nenagh Eire Og, Clonoulty Rossmore, Ballingarry Venue Clonoulty
Div 3. Group 2
Kiladangan, Kilruane, Arravale Rvs, Drom/Inch. Venue Kiladangan
Div 4. Group 1
Moycarkey Borris, Borrisakane , Mullinahone, Golden Kilfeacle Venue Littleton
Div 4. Group 2
Upperchurch Drombane, Ballybacon, Lorra Shannon Rvs, Lattin. Venue Annacarthy
Div 5 Group 1
Boherlahen, Eire Og Annacarthy, Kilsheelan, Fethard, Venue Boherlahen
Div 5. Group 2
Gortnahoe Glengoole, Moyle Templetuohy, Cleirhan, Carrick Swans. Venue Gortnahoe
Div 6. Group 1
Skeheenarinky, Moneygall, Sean Tracey’s, Durlas Og 2. Venue Durlas Og
Div 6. Group 2
Knockmaeldown Gaels, St Pats, Galtee Rvs, Portroe. Venue Bansha.
Div 7. 1 Group,
Loughmore Castleiney, Grangemockler, St Mary’s 2, Rosegreen. Ballinahinch Templederry. venue Rosegreen.
Div 8. Group 1
Thurles Gaels, Emly, Carrick Davins, Venue Thurles Gaels
Div 8. Group 2
Clonakenny, Newport 2, JK Brackens 2. Venue Clonakenny.
Sympathies
We extend our sympathies to the family of Ger McCarthy Nenagh Éire Ōg who passed away last Friday night.
Ger was father of Tipperary senior hurling panellist Conor.
Ger had an outstanding juvenile career with his club in both hurling and football, winning numerous North and County titles.
In later years he played a very active role in club affairs and managed a number of teams including the junior A hurlers who won the snorts championship in 2021.
We extend our sympathies to Ger’s wife Annette, daughter Laura, son Conor, his father Jimmy and his extended family.
May he Rest in Peace
Tipperary Scór Na nÓg Final 2023
What a wonderful evening’s entertainment we were treated to in Moyne Community Centre for the 2023 Scór Na nÓg Final on Friday night last.
The large crowd were treated to a packed programme. Our thanks must go to the Moyne Templetuohy Scór Committee, caretaker Denis, Maggie on sound, our wonderful Bean an Tí Edwina, our adjudicators Anne, Sinead and Katherine and to the Tipperary Scór Committee for all their work.
Our winners now go forward to the Munster Scór Na nÓg Final on Saturday April 15th in Ovens Co. Cork. Your winners are as follows:
Rince Foirne: Newcastle
Amhránaíocht Aonair: Tilda Geraghty (Holycross Ballycahill)
Aithriseoireacht: Dáithí Kennedy (Templederry Kenyons)
Ceol Uirlise: Upperchurch Drombane
Tráth Na gCeist: Newport
Nuachleas: Upperchurch Drombane
Rince Seit: JK Brackens
Well done to all our winners and to all our acts that took to the stage last weekend.
Voluntary Stewards Training Course
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae Thiobraid Árann are holding a Course for voluntary stewards to assist with our games in FBD Semple Stadium and other grounds as the need arises. The course will take place in the Dome on Saturday April 1st between 9.30am and 1pm. The purpose of this course is to ensure that there will be enough qualified stewards for events at these venues. Indeed, all clubs must have enough qualified stewards for games. The course is open to both new and existing stewards.
Conditions: –
– over 18 years of age (male or female).
– Available for a Steward Roster at weekends (average of 10 – 20 events annually)
– Fit and Active
– Friendly, courteous, enthusiastic.
Stewards will be trained and accredited by the GAA National Health & Safety Committee and the course is monitored by the Europlan Group who will be present.
purpose of this course is to ensure that there will be enough qualified stewards for events at these venues. Indeed, all clubs must have enough qualified stewards for games. The course is open to both new and existing stewards.
Conditions: –
– over 18 years of age (male or female).
– Available for a Steward Roster at weekends (average of 10 – 20 events annually)
– Fit and Active
– Friendly, courteous, enthusiastic.
Stewards will be trained and accredited by the GAA National Health & Safety Committee and the course is monitored by the Europlan Group who will be present.
If you would like to attend this course please contact your club secretary who will be able to assist you with the application process.
Mr Micheál Davitt R.I.P.
We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Micheál Davitt, Clonskeagh, Dublin and Tipperary who passed away this week. Micheál’s father Conor Davitt is a former Treasurer of the Tipperary Supporters Club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Ar aghaidh le Tiobraid Árann
John Coman
Public Relations Officer
Tipperary Supporters Club
Supporting Tipperary Hurling
