North Tipperary GAA Affairs
By Michael Quinn PRO
Under 21 'A' Hurling Championship: Only one game took place last weekend in the championship with Silvermines having a comfortable 3-17 to 0-8 victory over Roscrea in Round 2 of Group 2.
Silvermines made the most of the wind advantage in the first half, racing into a 2-10 to 0-4 lead by the break. They maintained their momentum after the restart to seal a convincing victory. Key performances from Danny Quinn (two goals), Daniel McKelvey (one goal), Conor Ryan, and Cathal Treacy were central to the win.
Both Silvermines and Toomevara have now secured their places in the semi-finals. The sides will meet next Sunday at 12 noon in Toomevara to decide who finishes top of the group.
In Group 1- Ballina will travel to MacDonagh Park Nenagh this Sunday to face Nenagh Eire Og at 12 noon in their Round 2 clash. Ballina drew with Borris-Ileigh in round 1.
Under 21 'B' Hurling Championship: Action in the ‘B’ Championship resumes this Sunday, with all three games scheduled for 12 noon.
Round 2 fixtures take place in Groups 2 and 3, while Group 1 sees a Round 1 match.
In Group 1, Burgess host Moneygall/Clonakenny in Kicoleman, with Borrisokane having a bye.
In Group 2, Kiladangan host Kilruane MacDonaghs in Puckane, with a win for Kilruane securing a place in the knockout stages. Ballinahinch/Templederry have a bye. In Group 3, Newport can secure top spot in the group with a victory over Portroe in Portroe, while Lorrha Rovers have a bye.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages.
Junior 'A' Football Championship: The Final between Burgess and Kilruane MacDonaghs scheduled to take place last Friday in Puckane did not go ahead as the pitch was unplayable with a new fixture to be announced soon.