Munster Championship
Best of luck to Craig Morgan and the Tipperary team against Limerick on Sunday.
Senior
In the quarter-final of the North championship, we have been drawn to play Nenagh Éire Óg.
Junior
In the third round of the County League, our ‘A’ team had a 4-12 to 0-18 victory over Galtee Rovers in Bansha. This was the first time we played a match at the West Tipperary venue. To my knowledge, the last time Kilruane MacDonaghs played Galtee Rovers was the 1974 County U21 football semi-final when the West side had a 2-6 to 1-8 victory in Holycross. The game was actually played on 16th February 1975. In this latest encounter, we led 3-3 to 0-11 at the break. Páidí Williams, Michael Hennelly, Conor Doheny and Fiachradh Ahearne Woods raised the green flags.
Team: Kevin Naughnane (0-2 frees), Paul Molloy, Fearghal Doheny, Cian Hayes, Paddy Ryan, Shane Cleary, Cathal England, Johnny Naughnane, Brian O’Meara, Cillian Healy, Conor Doheny (1-0), Fiachradh Ahearne Woods (1-1), Michael Hennelly (1-1), Páidí Williams (1-1), Michael Cleary (0-5 frees). Subs: Kevin Shinners (0-1), Oisín O’Meara, Sean Hayes, David O’Sullivan.
In the first round of the North League, we play Toomevara in St. Michael’s Park this Saturday, 19th April, at 6.00pm. Our Junior ‘B’ team plays Shannon Rovers in the second round of the North League in MacDonagh Park, this Friday, 18th April, at 7.00pm.
U19
In the ‘A’ hurling championship, we have been drawn in a group with Toomevara, Nenagh Éire Óg and Borris-Ileigh. In the first round, we are at home to Toomevara on Wednesday, 19th July. In the semi-final of the ‘A’ football championship, we are away to Ballina on Wednesday, 9th July.
Minor
Best of luck to Tommy O’Meara and the Tipperary minor team against Limerick in Semple Stadium this Friday, 18th April, at 7.00pm. In the County Hurling League, we play Burgess in Kilcoleman this Sunday, 20th April, at 10.30am. In the third round of the County Football League, we recorded a 1-13 to 1-6 away victory over Cappawhite.
Team: Ciarán Foote, Conor McGrath, Dara Gaynor, Mark Cleary, James Gould, Hugo Healy (0-2), Shay Óg Kennedy, Lukah Williams (0-3), Culann Haverty, Oisín Carroll, Cormac Kennedy (1-4, 1-0 penalty, 0-2 frees), Gerard O’Looney, Arman Wahid (0-1), Andrew Austin (0-3), Mathias Moreno.
U15
In the second round of the championship, our footballers had a 3-16 to 1-5 away victory over Ballina.
Team: Ronan Hayes, Odhran Goulding, Ciarán Foote (0-1 free), Ben Williams, Dylan Hussey Sheahan, Tadhg Teefey, Robert Cleary, Mark Cleary (0-2), Senan O’Leary (0-1), Rory McLoughney (0-1), Mathias Moreno, Colin Gaynor, Shane O’Meara (0-5), Lukah Williams (1-6), Sean Whelan (1-0). Sub: Liam Dollery.
In the third round, we play Nenagh in Ardcroney this Wednesday, 16th April, at 7.15pm.
U13
Our second team travelled to Gardiner Park and had to give second best to a stronger Borrisokane side.
Primary Game
Congratulations to Emma Austin Cloughjordan No 1 NS, who played with the Tipperary Primary Game Girls football team against Waterford in Semple Stadium. Best of luck to Tommy Ryan St. Michael’s NS, Cloughjordan, who plays with the Tipperary Primary Game Hurling team against Limerick in Semple Stadium on Sunday. Tommy is following in the footsteps of his sister Evie, who played with the Primary Game Camogie team in 2022 against Clare in Semple Stadium.
Mighty Macs
We had another large attendance last Saturday. The sessions continue on the Astro Turf this Saturday at 11.00am. All 4 to 6 year-old boys and girls are invited to attend. Wear runners. No hurls nor helmets are needed. The emphasis is on fundamental movement, games and fun.
Easter Camp
The Easter Camp will take place from Tuesday, 22nd April to Thursday, 24th April 10.00am to 2.00pm daily. The camp is open to boys and girls aged 6 - 13 and will involve Gaelic games and fun activities. The cost is €30 per child, €55 for a family of two and €75 for a family of three. Book your child's place by purchasing tickets on the Events section of the Club App or at this link https://member.clubspot.app/club/kilruane-macdonaghs/events/11918. Places are limited, so book your spot today. Bring hurl, helmet, mouthguard, drink and lunch. Contact Mike O'Meara 087 247 4768 for further information.
Confirmation
Congratulations to the fifty children from Ardcroney, Cloughjordan and Kilruane Schools, who made their Confirmation in Cloughjordan last Friday.
Lotto
The Jackpot has climbed to €8,200. 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 with the Jackpot standing at €1,050.
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to John Carty and family on the death of John’s brother Vincent, Ballygawley, Sligo.
