County Championship
Kilruane MacDonaghs will play Borrisokane in the first round of the county championship on this Saturday June 15th in Toomevara at 8.00pm. All support would be appreciated for this crucial game.
Cumann na nBunscol
Our school teams didn’t enjoy the best of good fortune in the county finals in Semple Stadium. In a thrilling encounter the Kilruane N.S. U11 team lost out by a single point to Thomastown N.S. on a 5-4 to 2-12 scoreline. Kilruane trailed by four points at the break, but in a tremendous second half display turned a point interval deficit into a four point lead. However, Thomastown struck for two late goals to take the title. Team: Jamie Kennedy, Eoin O’Meara, James Loughnane, Dylan Moran, Rory Grace, Aaron Morgan and Cormac Doheny. Subs: Bonnie Conroy and Paul O’Neill.
The Ardcroney U13 camogie team acquitted themselves very well against a very strong Cashel G.N.S. side who prevailed on a 5-4 to 1-4 scoreline. The Ardcroney U13 hurling team had a great battle with Thomastown N.S. in a game where the issue was in doubt up to the final whistle. Ardcroney led at half time, but came out the wrong side of a 5-8 to 5-5 scoreline. Well done to all three teams on reaching the finals.
Under 12
The U12 A hurlers lost out to a slick Roscrea side in St. Cronan’s Park. Goalkeeper Páidí Williams, who kept his line intact, and Kian O’Kelly were outstanding for MacDonaghs. They got good support from James Loughnane, Laura Shinners, Louis Kennedy and Eoin O’Meara Team: Páidí Williams, James Loughnane, David Sullivan, Louis Kennedy, Dylan Moran, Kian O’Kelly, Laura Shinners, Conor Quinlan, Matthew Moyles, Matthew Spain and Aaron Morgan. Subs: Eoin O’Meara and Kieran Spain. On this Saturday they are at home to Lorrha at 12 noon, with victory imperative to keep them in the hunt for a quarter-final spot.
Under 14
The U14 hurlers opening match in the championship is away to Kildangan on Wednesday June 19th.
Junior Hurling
The junior hurlers begin their championship with a game against Nenagh Éire Óg on the weekend of June 23rd.
Summer Camp
The annual Kellogs Camp takes place in Thomas MacDonagh Park July 1st to 5th. The cost remains the same as last year: first child €55, second child €45 and third child €40. Application forms have been distributed through the local schools. Places in the camp can also be booked on line at www.gaa.ie/culcamps. Promotional packs of Kellogs Cornflakes and Rice Crispies feature a unique code, which can be used by parents online to receive a €5 discount. For further information you can contact co-ordinator Gilbert Williams 0872176452.
Clonmel Races
Tipperary GAA Board is holding a fundraiser in Powerstown Park Clonmel on this Friday June 14th with the first race commencing at 5.45pm. General admittance for advance ticket purchase is €10 and its €15 entry at the turnstiles.
