Junior
In the fifth round of the championship, we lost 0-17 to 1-13 against Kiladangan in Nenagh. We led 1-6 to 0-7 at the break with the goal coming from Kevin Shinners in the 12th minute. The teams were level in added time, but Kiladangan scored the winner in the 65th minute.
Team: Kevin Naughnane, Paul Dwyer, Cormac Doheny, David Mooney, Brian O’Meara, Paddy Ryan, Eamonn Coonan, Rory Grace, Sean Quinlan, Robert Austin (0-1), Eoin Carroll (0-9, 0-6 frees, Oisín O’Meara (0-1), Cormac Mannion (0-1), Kevin Shinners (1-0), David O’Sullivan. Subs: Niall Shinners (0-1 free), Conor Doheny, Jack Mulcahy.
In the sixth round, we play Ballinahinch this Thursday, 11th July, in Toomevara at 7.30pm.
U19
In the semi-final of the ‘A’ football championship, we lost 2-11 to 1-7 against Newport in MacDonagh Park. The visitors led 1-6 to 1-3 at the interval. Their second goal put them in a commanding position, and they emerged deserving winners.
Team: Johnny Naughnane, Simon Austin, Cathal England, Cian Hayes, Paul Molloy, Eamonn Coonan, Tommy O´Ḿeara (0-2), Cian Moyles, Cillian Healy (0-2), Andrew Hayes Capt (1-1), Brian O´Meara, Ray Quinlivan, Michael Hennelly (0-2), Jack Mulcahy, Michael Cleary. Subs: Cormac Kennedy, Charlie Kennedy, Tom Austin.
Minor
In the second round of the championship, we had a 6-22 to 1-15 home victory over an understrength Nenagh side.
Team: Andrew Austin, Jack Quinlisk, Fearghal Doheny, Donncha O’Meara, Cormac Gaynor, Shane Cleary (0-1), Paul Molloy, Tommy Burriss, Michael Hennelly (0-4), Tommy O’Meara, Johnny Naughnane (0-3), Michael Cleary (3-10, 0-5 frees), Lucas Jones, Cillian Healy (2-2), Ray Quinlivan (0-2). Sub: Stasis Setikas (1-0).
In the third round, we were away to Ballina.
U15
In the third round of the North/West League, we travelled to Roscrea and recorded a 3-19 to 0-20 victory. In the fourth round, we are at home to Kiladangan this Thursday, 11th July, at 7.30pm.
U13
Our ‘A’ team got the better of Moneygall in round 3 while our ‘D’ team saw off the challenge of Borris-Ileigh.
Cúl Camp
100 children attended our first Cúl Camp in MacDonagh Park last week. Thanks to head coach Abigail Quinlivan and her assistant coaches Ava Gaynor, Ali O’Kelly, Cian Moyles, Orla Cleary, Diarmuid O’Donoghue (Burgess), Robyn O’Dwyer (Burgess), Katie Ryan (Silvermines), Abbie O’Dwyer (Silvermines), Marie Ryan (Burgess), Eoghan Doughan (Moneygall) and Austin Duff (Toomevara), who organised a week of fun-filled activities for the participants. They got invaluable help from Donncha O’Meara, Tommy O’Meara, Michael Hennelly, Alison Carroll, Gemma Gaynor and Clodagh Shinners. Thanks to parents Niamh Corrigan, Lisa O’Sullivan, Eilish O’Connor and Sharon Byrne, who assisted with the supervision. Co-ordinator Michael O’Meara ensured that everything ran smoothly during the week. The second Cúl Camp will commence on Monday, 15th July.
Camogie
Congratulations to the Kilruane MacDonaghs Dubh U12 camogie team, who overcame Slieve Felim Raparees to win the Tier 2 Cup final.
Summer Camp
Niall O’Meara’s annual Summer Camp takes place in Ardcroney NS from Monday, 22nd to Friday 26th July. Monday to Thursday the Camp starts at 9.00am and finishes at 2.00pm while Friday has an earlier finishing time of 1.00pm. Contact Niall 0862587189 for more details.
Thanks
Last Sunday, MacDonagh Park hosted the North senior semi-final between Toomevara and Nenagh. Thanks to JP McKenna, who provided his field for parking.
Tipperary Draw
The new Tipperary Draw commences in July with a €500,000 prize fund, 10 monthly draws, 10 weekly draws and a total of 500 prizes. The star prize in July is €30,000 while the first prize every month from August to April is €20,000. Since its inception in 1988, the Tipperary Draw has contributed handsomely to club coffers, and over the years, our subscribers have scooped some of the biggest prizes on offer. With major plans to develop a second playing pitch and a 1km walkway, the Tipperary Draw will be a critical source of revenue for the club. We thank all who have supported the Draw, and we look forward to your continued backing.
Lotto
The jackpot stands at €4,300. Tickets are available from the usual outlets, or you can play on ClubSpot. Thanks for your continued support.
Bingo
The weekly Bingo session continues on Saturday night in the Fr. O’Meara Centre, Kilruane at 8.00pm. The jackpot is now a very attractive €1,750.
Community Games
Congratulations to the Cloughjordan U11 tag rugby mixed team and the U12 girls soccer team, who won their respective Munster finals.
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to the family of the late Seamus Bourke, Silvermines and formerly MacDonagh Avenue, Cloughjordan.
