U21
In the second round of the ‘B’ hurling championship, we recorded a 2-13 to 0-8 victory over Lorrha Rovers in Tony Reddin Park. This victory secures the top spot in the group and a place in the semi-final with one game left to play. Coincidentally, we posted exactly the same score (2-13) in the first round victory over Burgess. For this game, the management made one enforced change with Michael Hennelly coming in for the injured Paul Molloy.
MacDonaghs began on the front foot with Michael Hennelly pointing inside the first minute. A minute later, Cillian Healy raised our second white flag, In the fourth minute, Lorrha Rovers opened their account with a point from Liam Dwyer. MacDonaghs fired over three points in succession from Jack Mulcahy, Cillian Healy and Paul Dwyer. A goal from Eoin Caroll in the 15th minute put Kilruane 1-5 to 0-1 ahead and firmly in the driving seat. In truth, we should have been out the gap at this stage as we shot some uncharacteristic wides from good positions. In the first half, we had a tally of ten wides. Perhaps the change to old time had an effect on the radar. In the second quarter, our defence and midfield continued to dominate, and at the interval, the new electronic scoreboard - it was having its second outing – showed the visitors ahead by 1-8 to 0-2. Interestingly, in the first half, neither side scored from a free with referee Alan Graham letting the play flow while remaining firmly in control
On the resumption, Lorrha Rovers had their best spell on the game, shooting three points inside the opening seven minutes, including a brace from Conor Kennedy (a free and a 65). An Eoin Caroll free in the 40th minute steadied matters for the Magpies and when Michael Cleary found the net in the 44th minute, the game was effectively over as a contest. In the final quarter, the management emptied the bench and gave players an opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the final group game against Portroe and the semi-final.
Team: Kevin Naughnane (Capt), Danny Cahalan, Ciaran Coffey, Shane Cleary, Cathal England, Cian Moyles, Cian Hayes, Brian O’Meara (0-1), Michael Hennelly (0-1), Jack Mulcahy (0-2), Cillian Healy (0-2), Sean Hayes, Paul Dwyer (0-1), Eoin Carroll (12-6, 0-2 frees), Michael Cleary (1-0). Subs: Johnny Naughnane, Ross Austin, Fiachradh Ahearne Woods, Cathal McIntyre, Fearghal Doheny,
We are away to Portroe this Sunday, 3rd November, at 12.00pm.
Cumann na mBunscol
Congratulations to Cloughjordan NS U13 football team on their 4-4 to 2-2 victory over Dromakeenan NS in the North Final. They now advance to the County semi-final. The Cloughjordan U13 girls’ football team booked their place in the County final with a 4-3 to 1-4 victory over Presentation NS, Thurles. The Kilruane NS U13 girls’ football team are also heading to the County final after their victory over Boherlahan in The Ragg.
Dean Ryan Cup
Well done to Nenagh CBS on their 3-15 to 0-21 victory over Ard Scoil Rís in the Dean Ryan Cup quarter-final in Newport. Charlie Kennedy lined out at corner-forward and scored two first-half goals while his bother Cormac was wing-back.
Hurling/Shinty International
Congratulations to Cian Darcy, who played on the Irish team that overcame Scotland 3-16 to 5-7 in the Hurling/Shinty International in Cusack Park, Ennis last Saturday.
Window on the Past
On 8th October 1944, Kilruane MacDonaghs won the County U15 final with a victory over Holycross in Borrisoleigh. On the 80th anniversary of this victory, the club sends good wishes to the three surviving members of that team, Matt McGrath, Neil Williams and Kevin Heffernan.
Lotto
The jackpot stands at €5,900. Tickets are available from the usual outlets, or you can play on Club Spot. 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 €1,850.
Table Quiz
North Tipperary GAA Referees are holding a Fun Table Quiz in the Hibernian Inn, Nenagh on Friday, 15th November at 8.00pm. A table of four is €40. All are welcome to attend.
Win a House
Tipperary GAA has launched its “Win a House” Draw. 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 our club officers. €30 from each ticket we sell will be retained by the club.
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to the family of the late Ger Madden, Ardcroney and formerly Portland, Lorrha.
