Allianz League
Best of luck to Craig Morgan and the Tipperary team in the Allianz League final against Cork.
Senior
In the second round of the County League, we lost to Borris-Ileigh in Bishop Quinlan Park on a 1-29 to 1-13 scoreline. On an ideal day for hurling, Shane Cleary put us in front for the only time in the game with a point in the second minute. Left wing-back Tom Delaney fired a long-range effort between the posts to level matters. The prolific Eddie Ryan raised a white flag to put the home side in front. Borris-Ileigh added four without reply to lead 0-6 to 0-1 after six minutes. In control in all areas of the field, Borris-Ileigh led 0-15 to 0-8 at the break. Any hope of a MacDonaghs recovery was dashed two minutes into the second half when Jerry Kelly finished to the net. Although Michael Cleary scored a terrific goal in the 36th minute, the only issue that remained in doubt was the margin of victory for the home side who ran out comfortable winners.
Team: Páidí Williams, Paddy Ryan, Kieran Cahill, Cathal England, James Cleary, Aaron Morgan, Eamonn Coonan, Conor Austin (0-1), Brian O’Meara, Thomas Cleary, Shane Cleary (0-1), Michael Cleary (1-0), Niall O’Meara (0-6, 0-3 frees, 0-1 65), Cian Darcy (0-4, 0-1 free). Subs: Willie Cleary (0-1), Mark O’Neill, Cian Hayes, Cillian Healy, Paul Molloy. In the next round, we are at home to Clonoulty Rossmore.
In the County championship, we have been drawn in a group with Moycarkey Borris, Roscrea and Borris-Ileigh.
Junior
In the second round of the County League, we lost 0-19 to 0-17 against Lattin Cullen in MacDonagh Park. The West Tipperary club was founded in 1949 and this was the first time Kilruane MacDonaghs and Lattin Cullen have met in either hurling or football. We trailed by two points at the break with the scoreboard reading 0-9 to 1-4 in favour of the visitors. Oisín O’Meara had scored the goal in the 26th minute. An improved second-half performance saw us go into a four point-lead with ten minutes left. However, the visitors finished strongly and scored 1-1 in injury time to claim victory.
Team: Tom Austin, Paul Molloy, Fearghal Doheny, Cian Hayes, Paddy Ryan (0-2), Eanna Hogan (Capt), Sean Quinlan, Johnny Naughnane (0-1), Brian O’Meara (0-1), Kevin Shinners (0-1), Páidí Williams (0-5, 0-3 frees), Cillian Healy (0-1), Oisín O’Meara (2-0), Conor Doheny (0-2, 0-1 free), Fiachradh Ahearne Woods (0-1). Subs: Kevin Oakley (0-1), Sean Hayes, Jack Mulcahy, Jack Quinlisk, Cormac Gaynor.
The next game is away against Galtee Rovers. In the first round of the North Junior ‘B’ League, we play Knockshegowna in Ballingarry this Friday, 4th April, at 8.00pm.
Minor
Tommy O’Meara lined out at full-forward on the Tipperary team that lost to Waterford in the first round of the Munster championship. The next game is away to Clare on Saturday, 5th April. In the County League, we play Knockmealdown Gaels this weekend in MacDonagh Park. Check our social media for confirmation of fixture.
U15
In the first round of the championship, we play Toomevara in Ardcroney this Thursday, 3rd April, at 7.00pm.
Mighty Macs
We had another tremendous 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.
Membership
Membership is now overdue and can be paid on our app ClubSpot. The fees are as follows: Family Membership to include Tipperary Draw and Lotto €250; Non-Playing Adult to include Tipperary Draw & Lotto €200; Adult Player to include Gym & Lotto €165; Adult Player & Lotto €100; U18 €50; and Non-Playing Adult €50.
Lotto
The Jackpot has climbed to €8,000. 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.
Win a House
The grand prize is a fully furnished home in Bregawn, Cashel, valued at €350,000. Alternatively, the winner can choose a cash prize of €300,000. Tickets are priced at €100 and are available from Sinéad Gaynor 0879901826 and Gilbert Williams 0872176452. €30 from each ticket we sell will be retained by the club.
