Junior
We collected our first points in the championship with a merited 3-18 to 1-23 victory over Nenagh in Toomevara. A goal from Brian O’Meara (14th minute) and a brace of green flags from Eoin Carroll (18th & 19th minutes) helped lay the foundation for this hard-fought victory. Just before the interval, Jonathan Cahill was forced to retire injured, and Ray McLoughney, home on vacation, entered the fray. Ray was to raise two valuable white flags in the second half. We led by three points at the break with the scoreboard reading 3-6 to 1-9 in our favour.
A leg injury ruled out Brian O’Meara for the second half, with Kevin Shinners taking his place on the edge of the square. Ten minutes into the second half, Nenagh drew level, and the omens were looking ominous for the Magpies. However, Kilruane responded and refused to cede the initiative. Nenagh did hit the front in the 60th minute, and for the third game in succession, it seemed we might be pipped at the post. Not so on this occasion as MacDonaghs fired over three points on the trot to edge two ahead. Nenagh piled on the pressure in added time to cut the gap to the minimum but couldn’t engineer the equaliser.
Team: Kevin Naughnane, Sean Quinlan, Keith Broderick, Eoin England, Paddy Ryan, Tomás Hogan (0-1), Cormac Mannion (0-1), Rory Grace, Robert Austin, Jack Mulcahy (0-1), Matthew Moyles (0-2), Jonathan Cahill (0-1), Eoin Carroll (2-8, 0-6 frees, 0-1 65), Brian O’Meara (1-0), Eoin Williams (0-1). Subs: Ray McLoughney (0-2), Ciaran Coffey, Kevin Shinners (0-1), Oisin O’Meara, David Mooney.
In the third round, we play Toomevara this Thursday, 20th July, in Roscrea at 7.45pm.
U19
In the second round of the championship, we recorded a 4-23 to 0-11 victory over Borrisokane in MacDonagh Park.
Team: Tom Austin, Cathal England, Danny Cahalan, Cian Hayes, Paul Molloy, Eamonn Coonan (0-1), Sean Hayes, Cillian Healy (0-2), Cian Moyles (0-2), Andrew Hayes, Jack Mulcahy (3-4, 0-2 frees), Tristan Madden (0-3), Shane Cleary (0-2), Eoin Carroll (1-8, 0-5 frees) Brian O’Meara (0-2). Subs: Simon Austin, Ray Quinlivan, Michael Hennelly.
In the next round, we are away to Newport on Wednesday, 26th July. In the football final we play Roscrea this Wednesday in Borrisokane at 7.30pm.
U17
In the first round of the championship, we travelled to Ballina to play the home side in testing conditions. After a very competitive encounter, Ballina came out on top by 1-16 to 2-12.
U15
MacDonaghs made the trip to Newport and just came up short against the home side on a 3-15 to 1-14 soreline. Kilruane led at the break by 2-6 to 1-7 with the goals coming from Shay Óg Kennedy and Andrew Austin. Despite conceding two second-half goals, the team kept battling until the end against a strong Newport side that deservedly took the points. The next game is at home to Nenagh this Thursday, 20th July, at 7.00pm.
U13
MacDonaghs Dubh had a 3-4 to 1-3 victory over Silvermines in Ardcroney.
U9
Last Wednesday, we hosted Burgess in MacDonagh Park. We fielded three teams with twenty-two players involved. Thanks to Burgess for travelling.
Cúl Camp
Our second Cúl Camp commenced on Monday in favourable weather.
MacDonagh Park
Thanks to all who helped out with stewarding for the semi-finals last Saturday. A particular word of thanks to JP McKenna, who once again put his field at our disposal for parking.
Tipperary New York HC
Congratulations to Darragh Peters and Caoilainn Conroy, who were part of the Tipperary Hurling Club New York team that won the County Final with a 2-22 to 3-13 victory over Waterford in Gaelic Park last Sunday.
Tipperary Draw
The New Draw has been launched. There is a total prize fund of €600,000 with 10 car prizes, 20 Lotto jackpots plus 10 extra weekly draws. Thanks to all who joined the last Draw, and we look forward to your continued support.
Bingo
The weekly Bingo session continues on Saturday night in the Fr. O’Meara Centre, Kilruane at 8.00pm. The jackpot now stands at €1,400.
Lotto
The jackpot next week will be €3,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets, or you can play on Club Spot. Thanks for your continued support.
