Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

THE BEANO TO CROKER! – SUMMER TRIP TO CROKE PARK FOR OUR UNDER-12 BOYS AND GIRLS

Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

UNDER-12 HURLERS EARNED A WELL-DESERVED TRIP TO CROKE PARK

On Monday June 29th 24 (Waterford), Whitegate (Clare) some much needed grub. We enthusiastic young hurlers and and Castletown would like to take this five sleepy adults boarded opportunity to thank the players Malachy Collison's bus in Ballyagran (). The for their exemplary MacDonagh Park at 8am and games were of twelve minutes behaviour throughout the day. made the trek to Croke Park duration and for two of the Their good manners, patience where our under-12 team had matches Joe Donovan kindly and enthusiasm created a been invited to take part in a Go agreed to referee. All our players wonderful impression of our Games blitz on the hallowed got ample playing time and were town and club. We would also surface. broadcast live on the "big like to thank the five mentors; We were among four Tipperary screen" in the stadium. Joe Donovan, Noel Stanley, teams selected to go which also Catherine Kennedy, Mark included St Mary's, Ballybacon- Following the matches, the Connolly and Enda O Sullivan, Grange and neighbours Portroe. players were brought on a who so generously gave up their guided tour of Croke Park where time to travel and ensure the We arrived and were instantly they got to visit the dressing boys had a day to remember. made welcome by the friendly rooms, players lounge, a staff in the stadium who showed corporate box as well as other We would also like to thank the us where to go and provided us fascinating areas of this historic GAA and Croke Park staff for with the details for the day. and marvellous venue. inviting us to take in what for the majority of players will be The boys played three games On the return journey home we their only opportunity to grace against St Molloran's stopped off at Junction 14 for GAA HQ.

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ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, THE Christy, came out UNDER-12 CAMOGIE PANEL, of his shell, and MANAGEMENT AND A LARGE entertained the NUMBER OF PARENTS girls with rousing renditions of The DEPARTED FROM Wild Rover, Good MACDONAGH PARK AT 8:15AM Aul Town TO TRAVEL TO CROKE PARK and Let It Go FOR WHAT PROVED TO BE A from his favourite WONDERFUL DAY OUT FOR movie, Frozen. ALL INVOLVED. Who knew Christy could sing?

The trip was very memorable and the club wish to thank all the politeness and unbelievable skills on adults that travelled including pitch visible for all to see. They Kathleen O Meara, Martin Morris, presented a fabulous portrait of our Sharon Tinkler, Seamie Morris, club and town which was noticed by Christy McLoughlin, Denise Morris, all who came in contact with them. Ciaran Morris, Marese Kelly, Well done girls!!! We were all given a guided tour of Caitriona Morris, Raffeala Malizia, the stadium at 11am and got to visit Enda O Sullivan, Jonathan White, There are a large collection of the dressing rooms, players lounge Danielle Morrissey, Tom McAuliffe, photographs from the games up on and the GAA museum. We had Paul Spain, Michael Barry, Mike the club's Facebook page, lunch after in the Blackthorn Cafe Ryan, Pat Sheridan, Linda McGrath, www.facebook.com/nenagheireog where chairperson Denise Morris Willie O Brien and Breada O Brien. busied herself, fulfilling every With their generosity the day stereotype of a Tipperary would not have run as smoothly. supporter, making ham sandwiches The club also wishes to thank the for everyone. All that was missing staff in Croke Park and the was the tinfoil!!! organisers of the event for inviting us and making us feel at home. At 3pm we played our three games on the hollowed surface at the Hill Finally to the girls themselves, the 16 end where we faced Sylane stars of the day, the club wish to (Galway), Killeavy (Armagh) and extend a very special thank you. Clonea (Waterford). The games Their behaviour was remarkable Below: Seamie Morris and Christy were of twelve minutes duration and with good humour, manners, McLoughlin discussing tactics all the girls got equal playing time thanks to the shrewd work of managers Christy McLoughlin, Martin Morris and Danielle Morrissey.

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BLUES BOOK THEIR PLACE IN to double their tally. Further points point following a foul on the raiding THE DR FOGARTY CUP FINAL from Michael Heffernan, Donnacha James Mackey. June 13, 2015 Quinn (free) and James Mackey forced the Blues ten points clear Lorrha brought the scoring to a before a Lorrha free left nine in it at close from their point of view with a the break (0-12 to 0-3). free on the hour mark while John Cahalan and Shane Hennessy added Lorrha made an encouraging start to the Éire Óg tally. to the second half and hit three consecutive points (two frees) Éire Óg last appeared in the Dr before a Michael Heffernan long- Fogarty Cup final in 2013 when the range free got Éire Óg moving once Blues lost after a replay to Burgess. more in the 35th minute. On the opposite side of the draw Burgess will take on Mullinahone on Tommy Heffernan was denied a goal Friday, June 19th in Drombane at Nenagh Éire Óg booked their place in the 36th minute when a Lorrha 7.30pm. The final of the Dr Fogarty in the final of the Dr Fogarty Cup defender recovered just in time to Cup is expected to take place in the thanks to a resounding thirteen- hook the Éire Óg full-forward, but coming weeks. point win over Lorrha-Dorrha at the Blues soon added to their tally MacDonagh Park, Nenagh thanks to efforts from James Nenagh Éire Óg would like to wish Clean Recycling County Mackey and Tommy Heffernan (0- Lorrha-Dorrha well as they prepare Senior Challenge Cup 15 to 0-6). to take on Kildangan in an up- Dr Fogarty Cup Semi-Final coming north Tipperary senior Nenagh Éire Óg 1-23 Lorrha- Lorrha hit back with a converted hurling championship quarter-final. Dorrha 0-13 free, but Éire Óg responded in kind with two Donnacha Quinn frees The Blues will not return to Lorrha took the lead thanks to a helping the home side into a nine- championship action until the converted free in the first minute, point advantage entering the final respective divisional championships but Éire Óg hit back with points quarter. reach a conclusion – Éire Óg have from , Donnacha Quinn already qualified for the last sixteen (two), James Mackey, Tommy A Lorrha point cut the Éire Óg lead of the Clean Ireland Recycling Heffernan and John Cahalan to help to eight, but Éire Óg finally struck County Senior Hurling the home side into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead for the goal which their enterprising Championship. by the tenth minute. attacking play deserved in the 45th A smartly-taken Donnacha Quinn minute when set up Nenagh Éire Óg: Michael free created the first goal chance of Michael Heffernan for a three- McNamara, Mark Flannery, Hugh the game for James Mackey – pointer (1-17 to 0-9). Maloney, Conor Ryan, Andrew unfortunately the corner-forward’s Coffey, Dáire Quinn, Adam Gratton, rasping shot flew narrowly wide in Lorrha responded with a point, but Kevin Tucker (0-1), Michael the 13th minute. efforts from James Mackey and (1-2, 0-1 frees), John Cahalan stretched the Blues’ lead to Cahalan (0-4), Paddy Murphy, James Mackey then added to the twelve entering the final ten Killian Gleeson, James Mackey (0- Éire Óg tally with a point from play minutes. A Lorrha point then 5), Tommy Heffernan (0-4, 0-1 before the Blues carved out another preceded another Éire Óg goal- frees), Donnacha Quinn (0-6, 0-4 goal-scoring opportunity in the 17th scoring opportunity in the 52nd frees). Subs: (43rd) Philip Hickey minute, but Lorrha ‘keeper Brian minute – once more Brian Hogan for Killian Gleeson, (50th) Alan Kelly Hogan saved superbly from Tommy saved, this time from centre- for Kevin Tucker, (50th) Shane Heffernan. forward Paddy Murphy. Hennessy (0-1) for Donnacha Quinn, (54th) Michael Collins for Points from Tommy Heffernan and John Cahalan then traded points Conor Ryan, (55th) Niall Madden for Donnacha Quinn helped Éire Óg into with Lorrha before Tommy Andrew Coffey. a 0-9 to 0-1 lead before Lorrha Heffernan’s 21-yard free in the 55th converted a ’65 in the 26th minute minute ricocheted off the bar for a Referee: Tommy Ryan (Kildangan). Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

O’Donoghue; the full-forward ÉIRE ÓG JUNIOR A worked the ball into Adam TEAM GET OFF TO AN Healy’s hand and Healy finished neatly off his left (1-16 to 1- ENCOURAGING 11). Éire Óg looked in control of the START game, but Kildangan, to their June 20, 2015 credit, rallied superbly. Kildangan fired home a penalty The Nenagh Éire Óg junior A hurlers in the 55th minute and then got their championship campaign off added a point from play to leave to an encouraging start at Dolla one in it with two minutes to when Noel Maloney’s winning point play. Another Kildangan free brought an entertaining encounter (the 21st conceded by the to a dramatic conclusion. Blues) tied the game on the hour mark. Then, fully two Watch Centre North Tipperary minutes into injury time, Noel Junior A Hurling Championship Maloney won possession in the Nenagh Éire Óg 1-17 Kildangan half-forward line and landed the 2-13 game-winning score. The Watch Centre North Tipperary Junior A Despite playing into a strong wing Hurling Championship will be the Blues took the lead in the third run on a two-group system with minute thanks to an Adam Carey the top team in each group point. Two minutes later Kildangan break. Thanks to John Daly for the progressing to the semi-finals hit back with a goal, but a right- photos. and the second and third teams handed point from Aidan Healy in Now playing with the wind there qualifying for the quarter-finals. the ninth minute left one between was every chance of Éire Óg them (0-2 to 1-0). mounting a comeback. Four points Nenagh Éire Óg, the defending Two Kildangan points (one free) left in the opening nine minutes of the champions, have been drawn in three between the sides, but Éire second half got the Blues back on group one alongside Kildangan, Óg were hurling well into the breeze terms (0-12 to 1-9). An Anthony Kilruane MacDonagh’s, Silvermines and Gary Howard’s point in the 17th Walsh free and three terrific long- and Burgess. Meanwhile group two minute left two in it. A brace of range strikes from Niall Madden left will feature Toomevara, Borris- Kildangan scores (one free) then the sides all square by the 39th Ileigh, Roscrea, Knockshegowna and opened a four-point gap. Anthony minute. Seánie Geaney had made a Templederry. This year the junior A Walsh drilled over two impressive fine save to deny Kildangan a goal team is managed by Greg Browne placed balls, but three points (one in the 37th minute, but Kildangan (manager), Con Morris, Michael free) helped Kildangan into a 1-7 to were not to be denied in the 40th Ryan and Conor Ryan. 0-5 by the 29th minute. Niall when they edged into a 1-10 to 0- Madden and Seánie Geaney played 12 lead. Nenagh Éire Óg: Willie Bolger, a neat one-two in the 30th minute Brian Flynn, Noel Maloney (0-1), before Bob O’Brien swung over a Éire Óg were hurling well now, Michael Collins, Anthony Walsh (0- left-handed effort and when however, and three Anthony Walsh 7, 0-7 frees), Adam Gratton, Seánie Anthony Walsh converted another frees helped the Blues into a 0-15 to Geaney, Gavin O’Connor, Niall placed ball the Kildangan lead was 1-10 lead entering the final quarter. Madden (0-3), Bob O’Brien (0-1), down to three. Kildangan responded A Kildangan free reduced the Éire Gary Howard (0-3), Adam Carey (0- with two points (a converted ’65 Óg lead to one, but with ten 1), Aidan Healy (0-1), John and free) to lead, once more, by minutes to play Gary Howard’s O’Donoghue, David Cleary. Subs: five before Gary Howard accepted a right-handed effort opened a two- (23rd) Adam Healy (1-0) for Adam return pass from Bob O’Brien and point gap before Adam Healy struck Carey. fired over a fine point in the sixth for a vital three-pointer in the 52nd minute of first half injury time. minute. Bob O’Brien broke Willie Referee: Mike Murphy Kildangan led 1-9 to 0-8 at the Bolger’s long-range delivery to John (Toomevara). Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

JUNIOR A HURLERS MAKE IT from Thomas O’Brien, David Cleary, Éire Óg, however, enjoyed the final TWO WINS FROM TWO Gary Howard and Anthony Walsh say in the matter in the 62nd June 28, 2015 (two frees) helped Éire Óg into a 1- minute when Aidan Healy drilled 11 to 0-4 interval advantage. over a fine effort to bring this The Nenagh Éire Óg junior A hurling contest to a conclusion. team maintained their one hundred Now playing with the aid of the per cent start to the north breeze Silvermines made an The Watch Centre North Tipperary championship in Puckane when encouraging start to the second half Junior A Hurling Championship is registering a nine-point win over with a converted free in the opening being run on a two-group system Silvermines. minute. The ‘Mines threatened a with the top team in each group goal a minute later, but Willie progressing to the semi-finals and Watch Centre North Tipperary Bolger saved well before scrambling the second and third teams Junior A Hurling Championship the ball clear. qualifying for the quarter-finals. Nenagh Éire Óg 1-19 Silvermines 0-13 Éire Óg hit back with points from Nenagh Éire Óg, the defending Bob O’Brien and Anthony Walsh champions, are in group one A David Hackett free in the fifth (free) and led 1-13 to 0-5 with alongside Kildangan, Kilruane minute presented the Blues with the thirty-six minutes played. MacDonagh’s, Silvermines and lead and a minute later Éire Óg Burgess. In the group phase Éire Óg struck for the only goal of the game. The ‘Mines then out-scored Éire Óg still have to play Kilruane and Thomas O’Brien and John by 0-4 to 0-1 (three frees) with Bob Burgess following wins registered O’Donoghue combined well to set up O’Brien responding for the Blues in against Kildangan and the ‘Mines. a David Hackett goal chance; the 41st minute. Entering the final Meanwhile group two features although Hackett’s effort was saved quarter Éire Óg led 1-14 to 0-9. Toomevara, Borris-Ileigh, Roscrea, David Cleary swept home the Knockshegowna and Templederry. rebound and Nenagh led 1-1 to no- An Anthony Walsh free left nine score. between them before Éire Óg This year the junior A team is ‘keeper Willie Bolger made a fine managed by Greg Browne In the eighth minute the sides were stop to deny Silvermines a goal in (manager), Con Morris, Michael reduced to fourteen men when the 47th minute. A minute later Ryan and Conor Ryan. David Hackett and his direct marker Bolger saved once more, this time were shown straight red cards from a 21-yard free – Silvermines Nenagh Éire Óg: Willie Bolger, following a melee. converted the resultant ’65 to leave Michael Collins, Noel Maloney, Ger eight between the sides with ten O’Gorman, Eoin Fitzgibbon, Seánie Silvermines notched their opening minutes to play. Geaney, Anthony Walsh (0-7, 0-6 point of the game in the tenth frees), Alan Kelly (0-1), Gavin minute. A brace of points from The Silvermines ‘keeper denied O’Connor, Gary Howard (0-1), Anthony Walsh (one free) helped David Cleary a goal with a terrific Thomas O’Brien (0-1), Bob O’Brien Éire Óg into a five-point lead (1-3 to save in the 51st minute. The Éire (0-2), David Hackett (0-1, 0-1 0-1) before a Silvermines goal Óg full-forward added a brace of frees), David Cleary (1-4), John chance in the 13th minute flew points in the 55th and 56th minutes O’Donoghue. Subs: (40th) Aidan narrowly wide. before the ‘Mines responded with a Healy (0-1) for Noel Maloney, point. (48th) Adam Healy (0-1) for John A smashing David Cleary effort O’Donoghue. forced the Blues six clear and An Adam Healy point helped Éire Óg although Silvermines responded into a ten-point lead before Ger Referee: Mike Murphy with a point an Alan Kelly point and O’Gorman saved a 21-yard free with (Toomevara). an Anthony Walsh free left seven time fast running out – the ‘Mines between them with nineteen converted the resultant ’65 before minutes played (1-6 to 0-2). adding another point from play in the first minute of injury time. Silvermines doubled their tally prior to the break (one free), but efforts Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

BLUES SURVIVE LATE BORRIS- ILEIGH RALLY July 02, 2015

Nenagh Éire Óg survived a late rally from a spirited Borris- Ileigh team at Templederry on Thursday evening to win their opening game in the Ger Gavin North Tipperary Minor A Hurling Championship.

Ger Gavin North Tipperary Minor A Hurling Championship Nenagh Éire Óg 1-15 Borris- Ileigh 3-8

Playing into the breeze in the lead to six, but a late On the hour mark Borris-Ileigh won opening half the Blues played effort left seven between them at and converted a penalty before exceptionally well and led by seven the break (1-9 to 0-5). finding another goal in the 63rd points at the break (1-9 to 0-5). minute to close the gap to one prior A Jake Morris free in the opening to referee Mike Murphy’s final Early points from Anthony Walsh minute of the second half left eight whistle. (free) and Adam Healy set Éire Óg between them before Éire Óg on their way before Borris-Ileigh ‘keeper Seán Shanahan denied John Manley’s Nenagh Éire Óg team opened their account in the fourth Borris-Ileigh a goal with a neat save have been drawn in group one of minute. Jake Morris and Liam Maher in the 32nd minute. Borris-Ileigh the north championship alongside added to the Blues’ tally before added a point three minutes later Roscrea, Newport Gaels, Borris- Borris-Ileigh converted a free in the before Éire Óg full-forward Brian Ileigh and Portroe. John Manley is seventh minute. Tuite was shown a straight red card joined on the management team by in the 37th minute. selectors Derek Lillis, Christy A Jake Morris point preceded an Éire McLoughlin and Paudie Gleeson. Óg goal in the tenth minute – the A Gavin O’Connor point in the 41st raiding Adam Healy found Craig minute steadied the Blues, but a Nenagh Éire Óg: Seán Shanahan, Himli and the corner-forward made Borris-Ileigh brace (one free) left six Connie O’Reilly, Jason McKenna, no mistake from close range. A Jake between them (1-11 to 0-8) Jack McGrath, Alex Jones, Anthony Morris brace (one free) and a Craig entering the final quarter. Éire Óg Walsh (0-1, 0-1 frees), Mark Himli point helped Éire Óg into a 1-8 responded well to the challenge with O’Farrell, Jake Morris (0-10, 0-4 to 0-2 lead by the 13th minute. two Jake Morris points (one free) frees), Conor McCarthy, Niall opening an eight-point gap with just McKeogh, Gavin O’Connor (0-1), Borris-Ileigh fired two reasonable ten minutes to play (1-13 to 0-8). Adam Healy (0-1), Craig Himli (1- goal chances wide in the 16th and 1), Brian Tuite, Liam Maher (0-1). 17th minutes before a converted ’65 Borris-Ileigh drilled home a 21-yard Subs: (30th) Ethan O’Brien for Jack added to their tally. In the 22nd free in the 52nd minute. Once more McGrath, (45th) Daniel Molamphy minute Borris-Ileigh opted to go for Éire Óg responded positively with for Liam Maher. goal from a 21-yard free, but two more Jake Morris points (one Anthony Walsh reacted well and free) leaving seven between them in Referee: Mike Murphy blocked the shot. Two further the 53rd minute. (Toomevara). Borris-Ileigh points cut the Éire Óg Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

U16A CAMOGIE CAMPAIGN ENDS IN HEARTACHE July 05, 2015

Nenagh Éire Óg’s wait for a first county under-16A Camogie title continues following a heart-breaking two-point defeat suffered against Newport-Ballinahinch at The Ragg. These two sides have met frequently at the business end of various competitions since under-12 and there rarely is much between the sides and on Saturday that proved to be the case again.

County Under-16A Camogie Final Nenagh Éire Óg 0-7 Newport-Ballinahinch 1-6 The Éire Óg under-16A Camogie Despite the result the Nenagh girls team pictured before taking on can be very proud of their efforts. The game was only six minutes old Newport-Ballinahinch at the Ragg on They fought tooth and nail until the when Caroline Browne hit a Saturday evening. For more terrific end and displayed astonishing skill ferocious effort towards the top photos from this game please click levels throughout. These girls, if corner of the goal following a great here. Everyone associated with the they stay playing, have a very run, but the Newport goalkeeper club is extremely proud of the girls bright future on the Camogie fields was equal to the shot and made a for the manner in which they have and no doubt they will win a lot of fine save. However referee Ger performed and behaved this year. honours into the future. The club Browne called back play for a foul wishes to thank the players for their on Caroline and she pointed the tremendous efforts all year and resultant free. their hard-working management for Newport responded with two fine Newport went onto score two more leaving no stone unturned in helping points of their own before Leah points in the 47th and 48th minute the panel improve as a team. We Kelly pointed an equalising point and Nenagh tried hard to get the send our congratulations to from thirty yards. Newport scored elusive scores to match their Newport-Ballinahinch on a fantastic another point before they struck opponents however our final score win. what proved to be the decisive was a point from the stick of score of the game, a scrambled goal Caroline Browne on 52 minutes. Please click here for a full match following a long delivery into the video from Saturday’s county penalty box which opened up a However, the drama didn’t finish Under-16A Camogie final. four-point gap. Caroline Browne there. Hazel McAuliffe in injury time responded with a fine point after tore forward in a dramatic late push Nenagh Éire Óg: Niamh Sheridan, good work from Ruth Hassett. for a winning goal. After a fantastic Rita Bourke, Kate O’Connor, Fiona run the Nenagh captain was fouled Hennessy, Sarah Kennedy, Rachel Nenagh started the second period in on the 21-yard line and a free O’Connor, Lily Purcell, Hazel determined fashion and within six resulted. Up stepped Caroline McAuliffe (captain, 0-1), Kristen minutes of the restart had two more Browne who hit a blistering shot Howard, Caroline Browne (0-4, 0-2 points on the board compliments of which unfortunately ricocheted off frees), Ruth Hassett, Laura Tierney Laura Tierney and captain Hazel the post and out to safety before (0-1), Leah Kelly (0-1), Vanessa McAuliffe. A Caroline Browne free referee signalled full- Tynan, Ciara Phelan. Subs: Rachel cancelled out another Newport free time. Browne for Phelan, Lucy Spain for in the 39th minute and it was clear Kelly. we were in for a rip-roaring finish. Referee: Ger Browne (Knockavilla Kickhams). Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

ÉIRE ÓG LOSE OUT TO MIDLETON ON PENALTIES IN TOM SEMPLE CUP SEMI-FINAL

‘keeper Michael McNamara saving a Midleton penalty in spectacular style.

In second half injury time Éire Óg led 1-7 to 1-4 when Midleton were awarded a 21- yard free. The free was saved, but the rebound was scrambled home from close range. An umpire indicated that the Midleton goalscorer was standing in the square before forcing the equalising three-pointer home. The referee, however, chose to ignore the infraction and declared the match a draw.

Ultimately Éire Óg lost out on penalties, but everyone associated with the team was The Nenagh Éire Óg panel which all feature in the festival, but the proud of the manner in which the Nenagh players represented participated in the Tom Semple Cup highlight of the festival is the themselves, their families and their – back from left: John Cahalan, hurling competition for the Tom club in the tournament. Killian Gleeson, Mark Flannery, Semple Cup which ran on Saturday, Michael McNamara, Paddy Murphy July 11th in Dr Morris Park and in Liam Heffernan’s Blues will not (captain), Donnacha Quinn, Michael the Outside Field at , Thurles. return to championship action until Collins, Adam Gratton & Michael the respective divisional Heffernan. Front from left: Dáire Éire Óg launched their campaign in championships reach a conclusion – Quinn, Niall Madden, Paul Ryan, the 13-a-side competition with a 2- Éire Óg have already qualified for Philip Hickey, Tommy Heffernan, 8 to 0-4 win over Borris-in-Ossory the last sixteen of the Clean Ireland James Mackey & Conor Ryan. (Laois) – at the break the Blues led Recycling County Senior Hurling Missing from photo: Christopher 2-5 to no-score. Éire Óg struggled Championship. Éire Óg have also Ryan. initially in their second game qualified for the final of the Dr against Passage (Waterford) when Fogarty Cup against Mullinahone – On Saturday July 11 the Nenagh losing by four points (1-8 to 2-9). that final is expected to take place Éire Óg senior hurlers participated The Blues made a poor start in this in the coming weeks. in the Tom Semple Cup, but lost out encounter and trailed 0-4 to 2-4 at following a penalty shoot-out the break. Éire Óg, however, against tournament favourites responded well in the second half Midleton (Cork). and won their group on score Nenagh Éire Óg Panel: Michael difference. McNamara, Mark Flannery, Conor The Thurles Sports Fest is a festival Ryan, Dáire Quinn, Adam Gratton, of sports, music and drama which In the semi-final of the Tom Semple Michael Collins, Killian Gleeson, ran from Friday, July 3rd to Cup Éire Óg faced Midleton who John Cahalan, Christopher Ryan, Niall Madden, Paddy Murphy, Saturday, July 11th in Tipperary. were installed as favourites to win the competition. The Blues played Donnacha Quinn, Paul Ryan, Tommy terrifically well in the opening half Heffernan, James Mackey, Michael Hurling, Camogie, ladies football, Heffernan, Philip Hickey. road bowling, handball and rounders and led 1-3 to 1-1 at the break with Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

GOALIES ARE BORN NOT MADE!

HERE ARE A SELECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING A SPECTACULAR PENALTY SAVE BY NENAGH GOALKEEPER MICHAEL MCNAMARA IN THE TOM SEMPLE CUP SEMI FINAL. CLICK TO SEE Video of Mickey Mac's save

THE MONSTER MUSH

Finally after years of black guarding by various Tipperary management teams Christy "McGuk" McLoughlin made it to his spiritual home and fulfilled his destiny by playing in the the Hill 16 goal in Croke Park where he astounded, mesmerised and thrilled the packed stands with a display of goalkeeping befitting Croke Park. Well done Christy. We always knew you'd eventually get On advice from Croke Park security, there! Christy left by the same method as U2 and Westlife to avoid the screaming fans! Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

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OUT AND ABOUT WITH ÉIRE ÓG

Click on the photo above to see a lovely video by Johnny B showing the journey a hurley makes from forest to GAA field

The club would like to Now it has to be said that this isn’t At the county under-16 camogie congratulate John Flannery and the daftest plan that ENDA semi-final is who Emma Grace on their recent O’SULLIVAN and JOHNNY B captained Tipperary to beat Dublin marriage. John hurled with have ever come up with! in the 1961 All Ireland senior Nenagh for many years winning Photographed in Johnny B's hurley hurling final by 0-16 to 1-12. He numerous honours including a workshop in Cahir, they figure that was keeping a watchful eye over his North Senior hurling this hurley is a sure-fire way to granddaughter Ruth Hassett. championship medal in 2009 remove the ‘sub’ from Enda’s Next to him are Denis "Buddy" Ryan while Emma played Junior Junior B sub-goalie title (at the and his wife Mary. Denis hurled with Camogie with Éire Óg in 2010. very least it will make Willie Bolger Nenagh for many years and they We wish them many years of green with envy so it’s a win-win.) were there to support their happiness together. granddaughter Leah Kelly. Below If you’re keen on following the are Ruth and Leah Waterford ‘system’ and parking 10 men in front of the goal but are nervous about the quality of your backs, this could be the solution for you too! Call John ‘Johnny B’ O’Brien on 087 9427037 to order a quality custom hurley of any normal size at regular prices.

These photographs appear on the wall in the museum in Croke Park and are believed to be the very first ever photographs taken of a Camogie match. The game was played in the Old Showgrounds, Nenagh and are dated August 25th 1905. If anyone has more information we would be delighted to hear from you. Please email [email protected]

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THE BLUES 10K RUN

THE BLUES 10K & FUN RUN/WALK proved a resounding success on Sunday, June 14th with a huge crowd turning out to enjoy this unique community event hosted in aid of the North Tipperary Hospice.

Christopher Ryan won the 5K race in a time of nineteen minutes and eleven seconds. Paddy Murphy was second and Alan Kelly came home in third place.

Louise Hickey won the ladies 5k event in great style while in the 10K Cillian Dunne (36.26) was first home in the wheelchair category.

Aaron Quigley won the 10K race in 36.32. Second in the 10K was David Sheehan with Peter Madden third. Margaret Danaher was first woman home in 38.29, Mary Gavin second and Serena Moloney came third.

In the 5K walk Diarmuid Maloney finished first in 24.09, second were the Ryan Family and Sam O’Farrell was third. The Nenagh Éire Óg club would like to thank all of those who worked so hard to ensure that the event ran smoothly.

The complete results from the event have now been published to the club website. To see an impressive Top left, Cillian Dunne. Top right, Christopher collection of photographs Ryan, 5K winner Left, 5K Ladies winner Louise from the event please click Hickey and Aaron Quigley who won the Blues here. 10K in a time of 36.32. Aaron is pictured above alongside David Sheehan who finished second and Peter Madden who came home in third place. Many thanks to our sponsors on the day and to Proctor & Gamble for their continued support of the Healthy Clubs Project. Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

THE LATE GREAT Nenagh Éire Óg wish to extend our The following is a list of honours All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship sympathies to the family, relations won by Jimmy Doyle. (3): 1955, 1956, 1957 (c) and friends as well as Thurles Sarsfields GAA Club on the recent Thurles CBS Munster Minor Hurling Championship (4): 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 passing of hurling great, Jimmy Harty Cup: 1956

Doyle. Thurles Sarsfield's Munster Railway Cup (8): 1958, 1959, Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship The attached photograph was taken 1960, 1961, 1963 (c), 1966 (c), 1969, (10): 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1970 in September 1959 when the 1962, 1963, 1964 (c), 1965, 1974 (c) Tipperary hurling team travelled to Coach New York. The picture features from Mid-Tipperary Senior Hurling Portlaoise left to right (Thurles), Championship (13): 1956, 1957, 1958, Laois Senior Hurling Championship (4): Sean McLoughlin (Thurles), Jimmy 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Doyle (Thurles), Phil Hennessy 1968, 1969, 1973, 1974 (Nenagh), Liam Devanney Individual Honours (Borrisoleigh), Martin "Musha" Tipperary Junior Hurling Championship (2): 1955, 1956 Maher (Thurles) and at the front Hurling Team of the Millennium: Left

Mick Burns (Nenagh). corner-forward Tipperary Minor Hurling Championship (4): 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 Hurling Team of the Century: Right Thurles Croke's corner-forward

Tipperary Senior Football Munster Hurling Team of the Championship (1): 1960 Millennium: Right wing-forward Tipperary

Tipperary Hurling Team of the Century: All-Ireland Senior Hurling Right wing-forward Championship (6): 1958, 1961, The 125 greatest stars of the GAA: No. 1962 (c), 1964, 1965 (c), 1971, 3 Texaco Hurler of the Year: 1965 Cú Chulainn Awards (3): 1963, 1964, Jimmy was one of the greatest Munster Senior Hurling Championship (9): 1958, 1960, 1961, 1965 players ever to wear the blue and 1962 (c), 1964, gold and his list of honours befits 1965 (c), 1967, the genius of the man. WELL DONE TO SHAMROCKS GAA OF CORK 1968, 1971 FOR THIS TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO JIMMY

Jimmy made 34 championship National Hurling DOYLE AS HE MADE HIS WAY THROUGH CORK. appearances and at the time of his League (7): 1956– A TRUE HERO CROSSES ALL BORDERS. retirement Doyle's career tally of 18 57, 1958–59, PHOTO BY FRANK VAN PELT goals and 176 points ranked him as 1959–60, 1960– Tipperary's all-time top scorer. It 61, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1967- was a record which stood until 24 68 June 2007 when it was surpassed by Eoin Kelly. What makes these statistics all the more spectacular is Oireachtas Cup that they were achieved in an era (7): 1960, 1961, when there was no 'back door' in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, inter-county championship hurling. 1970

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BLAST FROM THE PAST- MACDONAGH PARK GAA COMPLEX OPENING

In this issue of the club newsletter we have decided to look back at the opening of the complex and the game between Tipperary and Offaly that was played on the day.

GAA president cuts the tape and afternoon, Mr. Dowling officially the financial input of the various officially opens the complex. opened the complex after it had GAA units, the National Lottery, been blessed by John Canon Hogan, local financial institutions. The Eire Og's initiative in providing a P.P. and in a short comment at that premises, he said, were a fitting spacious sports and leisure complex stage he said it was nice to open a monument to so much endeavour at a cost of £250,000 was launded premises that had no bar attached and hard work and it would now be by GAA President, John Dowling at a his wish that they be utilised to the to them. This, he said, was an reception to mark the opening of maximum by the Eire Og members, indication of how the club looked on the people of Nenagh and the Geals the Centre on Monday evening. He sport. coupled with it the club's generosity of North Tipperary. in making the complex available not The magnificent function room in UDC chairman Ger Ryan, in alone to the people of Nenagn but the centre was the venue for the to surrounding clubs who might complimenting the club, was after-match reception at which especially happy with the inclusion wish to avail of its facilities. upwards of three hundred people of a fine handball court, which he "We shouldn't overburden ourselves were present. Guests included hoped would revive in Nenagh once Urban Council more the great days of the past chairman Ger Ryan, when Nenagh produced so many top Senator , class players. Munster Council chairman, Michael As chairman of the Park Committee, Maher, secretary Martin O Connor, recalled the , opening of the park in 1942. The officials of the complex, he said, was one of the County Board led finest he had seen anywhere and by chairman, Noel the work was the culmination of a Morris, North Board lot of sacrifices by a lot of people. chairman John Tierney, treasurer Seamus Hogan, said he could readily Tipperary identify with the problems the club Supporters encountered in bring the complex to chairman Kieran fruition. They had stuck with it with complexes of this nature", the O'Meara, honorary Life President of through thick and thin and he President said, referring to the the Tipperary Association in London, complimented the club on the financial headaches that can accrue Dick Butler, Nenagh's Lord Mayor, standard aimed for and achieved. in maintaining them and for this Mick O'Brien, MacDonagh Park reason it was most gratifying to committee chairman, Martin O On a note of caution, the Munster learn that the Eire Og Club was Connor and members of the Council chairman said the first six issuing an invitation to all other Tipperary and Offaly hurling teams. months would be make or break clubs who might wish to avail of the Club chairman, Ger Gavin, traced months and he urged the club to set complex, to do so. "A club that the history of the events leading up its standards as high in the upkeep and maintenance of the complex as takes such a decision after all the to the opening of the complex, it did in the actual work itself .By so hard work it has put into it, has to paying tribute to all who were doing, in the future they would see be commended and I earnestly hope involved in the various fundraising endeavours and those who the complex as a centre of the invitation will be accepted", said responded so well to the many excellence which would give the President. Earlier in the appeals. He was also appreciative of Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

enjoyment and pleasure to a lot of many chairmen over the years but The president said that he would people. there was none better than Ger. like the people of Nenagh to make up their minds that having gone said he was confident John Dowling described the occasion part of the way in providing the the centre would expand Eire Og as as a proud day for Eire Og. The complex, they would now embark a vital unit in the Association in the work undertaken showed foresight on the second phase, namely stay years ahead. He also paid tribute to and vision and one of the great together and see that the entire the youth of Nenagh who had things of his own Presidency was debt was cleared. stamped their authority on the the number of such club premises minor hurling championship this being opened throughout the year, something that must give the country. Through them, clubs like club great heart for its future Eire Og were living up to their He realised that there was only a wellbeing. responsibilities in the provision of saw amount outstanding but it was facilities for their members. his experience in other places, that John Tierney said that embarking finances were not on such a project required courage planned out as well and to finish it within such a short as they should be time required determination. These and difficulties attributes were in Eire Og club in invariably arose. abundance. In an age when television trained people to be At the same time he armchair sports people, a complex went on the club's like this was very important and he priority should be on urged its continuous use.Canon the games and their Hogan said the club now had promotion and he hoped the club One of the club's best known would have two and loved supporters Mick O separate structures Brien punches the air as he has for the games and the honour of being the first the complex, both patron in the new officially working hand in opened complex hand for the overall betterment of the a home but complexes, he added, club. tended to make life more complex. Proper maintenance was Mr Dowling said all imperative. A lot of similar projects clubs shouldn't were built in various places and the aspire towards the people in charge seemed not to achievement of a know how to manage them once complex like the one they were built. Nenagh, he said, they were now must be unique in the quality of its celebrating. Different leadership and this must stand to it clubs had different for the future. : Club treasurer, needs and he was Jimmy Morris, said it was his 35th glad to hear Eire year involvement in club Og's invitation to administration and it was a mighty other clubs to come effort that had made this day along and use the possible. He complimented all who facilities now The GAA had always been a leader had played any role in the occasion available to them. in community development because they were celebrating and was it was always close to the people particularly complimentary of the MC for the evening was Rory and for this reason the association work of the club chairman, Ger Flannery had gone from strength to strength. Gavin. He said he had worked with Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

desired target. Indeed Tipp had seventeen wides in the hour, eleven of them in the second half.

Michael Ryan showed himself to be a definite prospect at right full back until injury forced him to retire and it is likely that he will get a run in a more competitive atmosphere over the next few weeks.

Offaly were very weak in attack, the majority of their scores coming from wingers Declan Fogarty (4) and Johnnie Dooley (5) of which two were from frees. throughout the second half, a John MORNING OF THE OPENING Leahy goal three minutes from time Tipp's scores came from J. Leahy 1- wrapping it all up. 2, M. Cleary 0-5, A. Buckley 1-1, C. Bonnar 0-2, J. Hayes 0-3, J. TIPP HAD TOO MUCH Tipp began with seven of the side Cormack and C. Stakelum 0-1 each. STRENGTH FOR that lined out against Cork and John For Offaly, J. Dooley 0-5, D. Fogarty Heffernan, Colm Bonnar, Declan 0-4, K. Egan and R. Landy 0-1 each OFFALY Carr and Donie O'Connell were replied. TIPPERARY 2-15, absentees from the selected side. To their places came Conal Bonnar, Tipperary: , Michael OFFALY 0-11 — who captained the Ryan, Conor O'Donovan, Rory team — and John Dwan, Conal Bonnar, , By Gerry Slevin Leahy. Ken Hogan was replaced by John Cormack, Joe John Leamy at half time and Gerry Hayes (capt) , Paudie The contrasting fortunes of both Ryan from Upperchurch replaced Everard , Michael Tipperary and Offaly in their Conor O'Donovan, Noel Sheehy, Cleary, , Pat McGrath. previous day's league outings were who had earlier replaced the injured hardly reflected in the fare served Michael Ryan (Ballinahinch) moving Subs: John Leamy for Hogan, Gerry up in Nenagh’s MacDonagh Park, to full back. Ryan for O'Donovan, Noel Sheehy when the sides met on Monday to for Ryan. mark the opening of the Eire Og The first quarter was very even, sports and leisure complex. the game throughout being played Offlaly: Liam Coughlan, Joe at a rather leisurely pace but a Tipp Whelan, John Millar, Pat Offaly got it very easy against mid-field dominance where Joe McGuinness, John Gilmartin, Michael Westmeath while Tipp fell to Cork, Hayes worked very hard and John Hanemy, Adrian Cahill, , but on Monday, two relatively Cormack enjoyed a lot of possession Danny Owens, Johnnie Dooley, under-strength sides left no doubt allowed the attack quite a lot of Kieran Egan, Declan Fogarty, Pat as to the masters of the day. While openings. O'Connor John Rigney, Vincent Offaly stayed with their opponents Teehan, Sub.Ray Landy for for the first quarter, the issue and John Leahy O'Connor. decidedly went Tipp's way Austin were the most industrious in this Buckley's 22nd miute goal and they sector and in the second half were in almost complete control especially quite a number of hastily delivered shots failed to find their Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

JUVENILE SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT

Referee: Tim Lyons, Limerick Top left, Gaelscoil under-11 team. Bottom left, Gaelscoil under-13 team. Top right, Nenagh C.B.S. Under-11 team. Bottom Right, The annual Nenagh Éire Óg- Nenagh C.B.S. under-13 team sponsored Schools Tournament was held in MacDonagh Park Christy before the school holidays McLoughlin. between Nenagh CBS Primary Well done to and Gaelscoil Aonach both schools Urmhumhan. In glorious and their sunshine the boys gave their all teachers. for their schools. Following The shield was under-11 and under-13 matches retained by Nenagh and a skills competition, the CBS and presented shield was retained by Nenagh to under-13 team CBS and presented to under-13 captain Paul team captain Paul McLoughlin by McLoughlin by Christy McLoughlin. Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

JUVENILE NEWS

Well done to Evan Murphy who is the 2015 under-16 Tipperary County champion. Evan is pictured here being presented with his prize by Tipp County GDA Dinny Maher.

Our lads are also faring well on the county panels. Seán Phelan (left with Tipp coach Shane Connolly) recently gave a fine performance against Galway in Killimor with Tipp winning 3-11 to 0-10. Keep up all the hard work lads.

PRIMARY GAMES 2015: WELL DONE TO ADAM RYAN WHO HAD A GREAT RUN-OUT ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM DURING THE TIPP V KERRY MATCH IN THURLES. WELL DONE ALSO TO JOSH KELLER (THIRD BOY FROM THE LEFT, BACK ROW) WHO ALSO GAVE A GREAT ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF IN THURLES DURING THE TIPP V WATERFORD MUNSTER FINAL. BOTH LADS ARE NOW WORKING HARD ON THE UNDER-14 PANEL. WE HOPE THAT YOU HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF THE DAY! Vol. 3 Issue 5 SUMMER SPECIAL! June 2015

CAMÓGIE NEWS

GIVE RESPECT – GET RESPECT UNDER-12 SHIELD WINNERS

This wonderful example of sportsmanship was photographed after the under-16 semi-final against Silvermines. Well done girls! Well done to Naoise MacLoone, Meaghan Morris (right), Sarah Well done to Hallinan and Sine Congratulations to ABBIE SHEEDY Morris who played our under-12 team who had a for the Tipperary who captured the wonderful time under-13 side in a county shield final representing blitz in Annacarthy when they defeated Tipp in the recently. They Kilruane Primary Games played games MacDonagh’s 2-0 to against against Cork, 0-2. Hazel Cawley Limerick in The Limerick and Clare (left) got both of the Gaelic and had a great Nenagh goals. Well Grounds. day out done girls!

FÉILE NA NGAEL: We travelled to Galway recently to take part in this wonderful competition and had a fantastic day out. We played three matches against Rathnure (Wexford), -Boher (Limerick) and Craughwell (Galway). We defeated Rathnure and just fell short in the other two games. We wish to thank the entire panel of players for the exemplary manner in which they represented the club and to the mentors and parents who travelled to Galway. Their help and support is greatly appreciated by the club. We also want to thank Denise Morris and the committee for kindly sponsoring a set of training tops for the panel of players. The club Camogie committee sponsored a set of training tops for the Nenagh Éire Óg under-14A Camogie team which represented the club in such proud fashion at the Féile na nGael All-Ireland finals in Galway on Saturday. Pictured are team manager Mike Hallinan, team captain Katie Morris and Camogie club chairperson Denise Morris.

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SUPPORT NEEDED FOR CLUB-MATES!

Silent Noise Parade have been listed to play Electric Picnic, However this stage of the competition requires public voting. 10 out of the 30 selected bands get picked so it’s pretty do able. They would really appreciate it if you could vote for them. NO REGISTERING REQUIRED, all you need to do is CLICK on Silent Noise Parade on the link below, then CLICK the vote button. Please can spread the word and like. It would be a great help to our former juveniles!!

http://www.rte.ie/2fm/competitions/2015/0709/713696-play-the-picnic/

Also click on photo to check out EA Sports FIFA week 25. SILENT NOISE PARADE song FEARS is being used in the video. Over half a million views! You’re on the way lads!!

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THE BLUES 5K JUVENILE FUN QUIZ!

Perfect for our under-6 & 8 players. Turn right from the Club, Joe Daly Road, Dromin Road, By-Pass, left at first round-about and back to the club!

Q.1 How many people signed the 1916 Proclamation?

Q.2 How many of these are on the Joe Daly Road?

Q.3 What is on the top of the steeple of The Church of St. Mary?

Q.4 On the Dromin Road, this tree appears to be winking at us! Tick if you can you find it.

Q.5 What is the town name for the L2010? Q.8 Why should drivers slow down? Q.6 What town does the N52 go to?