Vol. 2 Issue 7 August 2014 NENAGH HANDBALL UNDER-14 HURLERS CLUB’S EAMONN JUST LOSE OUT IN SPILLANE AND GERRY SUPER NORTH FINAL. FOLEY OF PHOTOS AND MATCH BALLINAHINCH CLAIM REPORT INSIDE MUNSTER FINAL WIN FOR TIPPERARY ALL-IRELAND SUCCESS FOR OUR ÉIRE ÓG UNDER-16 CAMÓGIE STARS! UNDER-16 ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS, HAZEL MCAULIFFE, MAEVE COFFEY SARAH QUIGLEY AND GRACE O’ BRIEN NENAGH ÉIRE ÓG SENIOR HURLERS PROGRESS TO THE 2014 NORTH TIPPERARY SENIOR HURLING FINAL ON SEPTEMBER 14TH REPORT ON PAGE 2 Vol. 2 Issue 7 August 2014 NENAGH ÉIRE ÓG SENIOR HURLERS PROGRESS TO THE 2014 NORTH FINAL The senior hurlers enjoyed a hard and with Conor Kenny in earned two-point win over a terrific superb form Borris-Ileigh Borris-Ileigh side in a Hibernian Inn appeared to have wrestled North Tipperary Senior Hurling the momentum away from Championship semi-final played at the Blues. Nenagh Éire Óg, MacDonagh Park, Nenagh on however, responded well to Sunday afternoon, August 24th – the challenge with a Éire Óg will now face Burgess in a second Paddy Murphy goal north final which is scheduled to in the 52nd minute take place on Sunday, September propelling Liam Heffernan’s 14th. men to victory. Hibernian Inn North Tipperary Brendan Maher initially Senior presented Borris-Ileigh Hurling Championship Semi- with the lead, but Éire Óg Final responded through Killian Nenagh Éire Óg 2-13 Borris- Gleeson and Tommy Ileigh 1-14 Heffernan. Conor Kenny levelled matters in the but an Andrew Coffey effort in the Nenagh Éire Óg battled their way ninth minute, but seconds later 23rd minute re-opened a two-point into the final of the Hibernian Inn Paddy Murphy dispossessed Philip gap. Points from Dan McCormack North Tipperary Senior Hurling Maher (below left) and fired home Championship thanks to a two-point the opening goal of the game (1-2 and Brendan Maher (free) tied the win over an excellent Borris-Ileigh to 0-2). Éire Óg’s advantage was game by the 28th minute, but Éire side at a soaking wet MacDonagh short-lived, however, as Borris- Óg closed out the half well with Park, Nenagh on Sunday afternoon. Ileigh notched a goal of their own points from Dáire Quinn and through Conor Kenny in the 13th Donnacha Quinn helping the Blues Borris-Ileigh pushed Éire Óg to the minute to tie the game. into a 1-7 to 1-6 interval very limit. Indeed, despite playing advantage; a Brendan Maher free into the breeze in the second half Despite playing into the breeze Éire accounted for Borris-Ileigh’s final Borris-Ileigh fired five points Óg were hurling well and added to score of the opening half. without reply to take a 1-12 to 1-11 their tally through Donnacha Quinn lead. With just nine minutes to play and Michael Heffernan (top right) Éire Óg started the second half in before Paddy enterprising fashion with points Murphy’s shot from Paul Ryan, James Mackey and for goal Tommy Heffernan forcing the home drifted side into a 1-10 to 1-6 lead by the agonisingly 35th minute. Aidan Cowan hit back wide of Jack for Borris-Ileigh, but when a Bourke’s left- Donnacha Quinn free helped the hand post. Blues into a 1-11 to 1-7 advantage Conor Stakelum’s men looked in A Seán trouble. McCormack point got Full credit though to Borris-Ileigh Borris-Ileigh who came roaring back into this moving in the encounter. Indeed, Borris-Ileigh hit right direction five points without reply between once more, the 43rd and 51st minutes to take a Vol. 2 Issue 7 August 2014 (cont’d) 1-12 to 1-11. Considering the north final on Sunday, the prevailing wind and rain this September 14th. Éire Óg would like surge represented a stunning rally to wish Borris-Ileigh all the very from a determined Borris-Ileigh best in their county championship side. Éire Óg, however, responded campaign. in style in the 52nd minute when Donnacha Quinn set up Paddy Nenagh Éire Óg: Michael Murphy and the full-forward rifled McNamara, Mark Flannery, Noel home a right-handed shot. Seconds Maloney, John Brennan, Dáire Quinn later Andrew Coffey’s surge into the (0-1), Hugh Maloney, Barry Borris-Ileigh half was brought to an Heffernan, Kevin Tucker, Andrew abrupt end and Donnacha Quinn Coffey (0-1), Pearse Morris, Michael converted the resultant free to hand Heffernan (0-1), Tommy Heffernan Éire Óg a 2-12 to 1-12 lead. (0-2), Killian Gleeson (0-1), Paddy Murphy (2-0), Donnacha Quinn (0- Conor Kenny and Donnacha Quinn 5, 0-3 frees). Subs: (HT) Paul Ryan (free) traded points thereafter (0-1) for Killian Gleeson, (HT) Billy before a Brendan Maher free left Heffernan for Mark Flannery, (33rd) two in it as this game ticked into James Mackey (0-1) for Kevin McCormack (0-1), Vincent injury time. Borris-Ileigh enjoyed Tucker. Stapleton, Jack Hogan, Conor Kenny one final opportunity to rescue the (1-4), Eoin Stapleton. Subs: (30th) game when Conor Kenny won a ball Borris-Ileigh: Jack Bourke, Martin Aidan Cowan (0-1) for Jack Hogan, a right corner-forward – Éire Óg’s Treacy, Philip Maher, Séamus (38th) Seán Maher for Mathew Hugh Maloney turned over Kenny Bourke, Paddy Stapleton, Thomas Stapleton. and cleared his lines in rousing Fahy, Mathew Stapleton, Keith fashion. Ryan, Brendan Maher (0-7, 0-6 Referee: Pat Gibson (Burgess). Nenagh Éire Óg will face Burgess in frees), Seán McCormack (0-1), Dan PRIMARY SCHOOLS HURLING COACHING Nenagh Éire Óg has been actively supporting hurling in our three Primary Schools by providing a coach for up to 15 hours per week. The schools involved are St. Marys Boys N.S., Nenagh C.B.S. and An Gaelscoil. We are now looking for additional coaches for school year 2014/15. Applicants should have some experience in coaching children from under-6 to under-12 age groups and be available Mondays to Fridays inclusive, most coaching will take place in the mornings, times to be confirmed. Suitable applicants will be subject to GAA Garda Vetting procedure. For further information contact Phil Hennessy, Schools Liaison Officer, at 087 1275613 or any club officer before September 10th. Vol. 2 Issue 7 August 2014 ÉIRE ÓG UNDER-16 CAMÓGIE STARS BRING ALL-IRELAND GLORY BACK TO NENAGH! From top left: Tipp U16 All in the club wish to Champions, congratulate our latest All- Grace O’Brien Ireland champions, Grace O’ being awarded Brien, Hazel McAuliffe, Maeve the Player of the Coffey and Sarah Quigley who Match award, Left: Nenagh were part of the Tipperary Under Éire Óg Camógie 16 team that defeated Galway in Chairperson, the final today in the Gaelic Denise Morris Grounds. with club players Grace O’ Brien, It was an extra special day for Hazel McAuliffe, Grace as she was part of the Maeve Coffey team last year that also and Sarah Quigley. collected All Ireland honours. Also part of the team today was Nenagh Handball Club star and Kildangan camogie player Sinead Meagher. From everyone in the club, congratulations ladies. We are all extremely proud of your achievements and the great way you represent our parish and club in the blue and gold. Tiobraid Arann Abu! Vol. 2 Issue 7 August 2014 ÉIRE ÓG UNDER-16 CAMÓGIE STARS BRING ALL-IRELAND GLORY BACK TO NENAGH! TIPPERARY ARE THE ALL-IRELAND minute for a square ball. As they Moloney (three frees) and O’Brien U16A CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS FOR exerted their superiority, (two frees, one from play) SECOND CONSECUTIVE SEASON, particularly around midfield, they exchanged scores for their and the third time in four, after a gained complete control though respective sides before Dolan was wonderfully fluid display in the and ran riot. rewarded for her efforts with a Gaelic Grounds that left Galway as goal after 58 minutes following a the bridesmaids for the third The westerners couldn’t cope with pass from Siobhan McGrath. season in a row. the flowing movement and clinical The Munster crew actually fell finishing of their opponents’ attack There was still time for Meagher to behind early on as they took a and they failed to score for the claim her hat-trick however, after little while to settle but with remainder of the half, while good work from Jessica Ryan and Sinead Meagher scoring a hat-trick Galway plundered two goals and Sinead Buckley. of goals and Grace O’Brien slotting nine points. nine points, they cruised to a 3-13 Meagher clocked up two goals and Tipperary were magnificent and to 1-7 success. O’Brien shot six points as the had standout performers all over Premier girls pulled clear. Sinead the pitch. O’Brien, Meagher, Galway scored the first three Buckley added two points and Buckley, Karen Kennedy, Keely points of the game and looked to Chloe Kirwan completed the Lenihan and Maureen Ryan were be motoring nicely after seven scoring for a rampant Tipperary. just some of them. Galway were minutes thanks to Eimear under pressure for most of the O’Donovan’s brace from frees and Galway managed to tighten up game but Aisling Downey, Moloney another score from Carrie Dolan. defensively in the second half but and Serena Brehony held up their Tipperary had already shown their could not present a sufficient end well. Report by The Camógie threat by that stage, as O’Brien enough attacking threat. Taragh Association Click to connect with had a goal disallowed in the fifth their facebook page. Vol. 2 Issue 7 August 2014 The Éire Óg minor A hurlers THE ÉIRE ÓG returned to winning ways on Wednesday evening thanks MINOR A to solid ten-point victory over Kilruane MacDonagh’s.