U13 HURLING
Our U13’s kicked off their championship campaign against St. Pats last Monday on a glorious evening in Grangemockler at 7.30pm. The first half was a very close encounter with some great skills on display. St. Pats were just edging it out on the scoreboard with 3 points to the good at the interval but we were creating plenty of chances to narrow the gap. The second half proved to be a more difficult task where St. Pats got on top. There was some superb pieces of play and performances for Grangemockler/Ballyneale but we just couldn’t capitalise on the chances created in the second half. Next up for the U13’s is Clerihan who they face on Tuesday 20th June at 7.30pm in Granegmockler.
U13 Panel - Sean Murray, Alex o Connor, Tyler o Connor, Shane Gleeson, Jake Fox, Conor Tobin, Ryan Crowley, Charlie Power, Darren Freaney, Charlie Houlihan, David Lyons, Sander Burkhart, Charlie Skehan, Steven Murphy, Zach Cleary, Finlay Beaton, Cathal O’Meara, Jack Dunne
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL
We had a busy week on the footballing front last week. First up was Clonmel Commercials in Monroe in the South Intermediate football championship. This was a game that we controlled from start to finish with the team showing excellent discipline and work ethic in the way they set up. We ran out winners by 1-12 to 0-5 in the end which was a boost heading into a county league final. Two days after this win we found ourselves going to the well again with silverware up for grabs against an experienced Aherlow side in Division 2 county football league final. After an excellent start and leading by 0-4 to no score after 10 minutes we were feeling no ill effects of playing two days apart. Aherlow battled back into the game and got back within two points leading up to the break, 0-7 to 0-5. The dismissal of Michale Meagher for two yellow cards and the loss of Mark O'Meara through a foot injury were massive blows for us as we were looking to push on in the final few minutes of the first half. Just before the break we were dealt two killer blows when Aherlow capitalised on a ball dropping around the square to punch to the net and then picking up a misplaced pass two suddenly turn the game in their favour. Having led for most of the half we now found ourselves 4 points down heading into the break. Aherlow started the second half the better of the two teams as we were adjusting to life with a man less. We did however get thrown a lifeline when Ben Comerford was quickest to react to a ball that broke in the Aherlow goal mouth to punch to the back of the net. Aherlow again responded with 3 points on the trot but this group does not lie down and somehow managed to claw their way back within two points with a few minutes remaining from two Mikie Lyons frees. Chances did pop up for us again near the end after Aherlow were reduced to 14 for a black card. Unfortunately Aherlow held out and we didn't manage to convert in the final moments. Well done to Aherlow who showed vast experience on the day to claw out a victory. From our own perspective, we played extremely well in parts of the game and our work rate was second to none all over the field and showing no signs of let up even when playing a large part of the game with 14 men. There is lots of learning from this game and hopefully it will stand to us when we get to the latter stages of the South championship and kick off our county campaign.
Grangemockler/Ballyneale: James Wallace, Darragh Lambe, Sean Daly, Darragh Shelly, James Daly, Leon Kennedy, Conor Hahessey, Michael Meaney, Joey Lyons, Michael Meagher, Mark O’Meara 0-4, 3 frees; Lorcan Magorrian 0-1; Alex Millea 0-1; Ben Comerford 1-1; Mikie Lyons 0-4, 3 frees.
Sub: Paudie O’Shea for Mark O’Meara (injured).
Aherlow: Jack Whelton, Mark Hanley, Sean Mullins, Michael Russell, Tadhg Carew, Diarmuid Looby, Graham Bourke, Ben Carey, Mark Russell 1-2; Stephen Carey 0-1; Michael Elligott 1-1; Jack O’Halloran, Thomas Hanley 0-1; Barry Grogan 0-4, 2 frees; Cathal Dillon.
Subs: Gary Quirke for Michael Elligott, Thomas O’Donoghue for Thomas Hanley, Mikey Nash 0-1 for Michael Russell, Morgan O’Brien for Sean Mullins.
COLAISTE ABHRANN RÍ AWARD WINNER
We would like to congratulate our very own James Flynn on picking up two awards at the end of year awards in Colaiste Abhrann Rí, Callan. James was acknowledged for his hard work in winning academic student of the year as well picking up the award for Sports Star of the year for 2022-23. James also received an award for Maths student of the year and Ag Science student of the year to top off a remarkable year. A fantastic achievement, well done James.
FIXTURES
Tuesday 20th June
U13 B Hurling Championship
Vs Clerihan in Grangemockler at 7.30pm
Sunday 25th June
Junior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Vs Ballingarry in Cloneen at 7pm
TIPPERARY GAA DRAW RESULTS
LOTTO
Lotto Jackpot
€6,100
Draw Date 5th June 2023
3, 9, 10, 19
4 X Match 3 – Michael Murphy, Erin Fleming, Kathleen Ryan & PJ Reegan
The draw for 19th June will take place in The Trap Bar!
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