Tipperary GAA Scene
By Michael Quinn PRO
Support for Ger Ryan
Best wishes to Templederry Kenyons clubman Ger Ryan on his campaign for Uachtarán of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, the vote for which takes place at annual Congress at Croke Park this Friday night.
An outstanding candidate, Ger brings vast experience and proven leadership. He served as Chairperson of Munster GAA from 2022–2025 having previously held senior roles including Vice Chairperson, Chair of Coaching & Games, and PRO. He also represented Tipperary GAA as PRO and Munster Council delegate.
At national level, Ger has chaired key committees including Medical, Scientific & Welfare, Communications, and currently serves as Chair of the Central Referees Appointments Committee.
He is also Chairperson of the Governing Body and Management Committee of Semple Stadium. Within Tipperary, Ger has given decades of service through the Supporters Club, the senior hurling team and his club Templederry Kenyons, where he is a former chairperson and current committee member. Ger has made an immense contribution to the GAA locally and nationally and Tipperary GAA is proud to support him as he seeks the role of Uachtarán.
Tipperary Senior Hurlers
The Senior Hurlers suffered defeat to Limerick last Saturday in FBD Semple Stadium, going down 0-21 to 0-36.
They will be back in action on Sunday, 8th March where the lads will take on Waterford in Azzurri Walsh Park at 3.15pm.
Tipperary Senior Footballers
The senior footballers came away from Longford last Sunday with a hard-earned 0-18 to 1-15 draw with Tipperary registering the final four points to secure a precious point in what is shaping up to be an evenly contested Division 4.
Their campaign continues this Sunday, March 1st, when they host Leitrim at Clonmel Sportsfield at 2.00pm.
Leitrim have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings, winning in the Tailteann Cup last year, and in the league in 2024 the Connacht side won 0-15 to 0-9.
Tickets for Allianz League Games
Supporters are reminded that tickets for all Allianz League games must be purchased online or in selected Centra and SuperValu stores, as tickets will not be on sale at match venues. Please note that Tap & Go will not be in operation at any venue, and in line with GAA policy for all competitions, no cash will be accepted at the turnstiles.
Minor Football
Well done to our Minor Footballers who defeated Wexford last Saturday in Ferns 0-11 to 0-8 in the Leinster League. The lads will take on Carlow in the semi-final this weekend with fixture details not finalised at time of going to print.
County Leagues
The groups for the FBD Insurance County Hurling & Football Leagues have been announced.
Hurling: In Division 1, there are three groups of six teams. The winner of Group 1 progresses straight into the final, while the winners of Groups 2 & 3 meet in a semi-final. Group 1: Borris-Ileigh, Nenagh Éire Óg, Clonoulty/Rossmore, Drom & Inch, JK Brackens, Kiladangan. Group 2: Toomevara, Holycross/Ballycahill, Thurles Sarsfields, Kilruane MacDonaghs, Cashel King Cormacs, Moycarkey/Borris. Group 3: Loughmore/Castleiney, Upperchurch/Drombane, CJK Mullinahone, Carrick Swan, Roscrea, Gortnahoe/Glengoole.
Division 2 features two groups of six teams with semi-finals in which the first placed team plays the second from the opposite group. Group 1: Lorrha, Killenaule, Ballina, Burgess, St Mary’s, Boherlahan-Dualla. Group 2: Clonakenny, Templederry Kenyon’s, Thurles Sarsfields, Moneygall, Éire Óg Annacarty/Donohill, Moyne-Templetuohy.
Division 3 is also split into two groups of six. Group 1: Silvermines, Ballingarry, Golden Kilfeacle, Kilsheelan/Kilcash, Cappawhite, Portroe. Group 2: Sean Treacy’s, Newport, Borrisokane, Shannon Rovers, Knockavilla-D Kickhams, Arravale Rovers.
Division 4 consists of one group of six teams, with the top four progressing to semi-finals: St Patrick’s, Moyle Rovers, Holycross/Ballycahill, Thurles Sarsfields, Clonoulty/Rossmore, Toomevara.
Division 5 includes three groups. The winner of Group 1 advances straight to the final, while the winners of Groups 2 & 3 contest a semi-final. Group 1: Carrick Davins, Cahir, Rockwell Rovers, Ballybacon/Grange, Ballinahinch, Moycarkey/Borris. Group 2: Cashel King Cormacs, Carrick Swan, Lattin Cullen, Gortnahoe Glengoole, St Mary’s, Galtee Rovers. Group 3: Fethard, Fr Sheehy’s, Kilruane MacDonaghs, CJK Mullinahone, Boherlahan-Dualla, Grangemockler/Ballyneale, Ballylooby/Castlegrace.
Division 6 also has three groups of six, with the winner of Group 1 going straight to the final and the winners of Groups 2 & 3 meeting in a semi-final. Group 1: Rosegreen, Knockshegowna, Clerihan, Knock, Killea, St Patrick’s. Group 2: Moyne-Templetuohy, Cahir, Borrisokane, Cappawhite, Ballingarry, Marlfield. Group 3: Kilruane MacDonaghs, Thurles Gaels, Skeheenarinky, Gortnahoe/Glengoole, Ballybacon/Grange and Killenaule.
Football: In Division 1, a single group of six teams sees the top two advance straight to the final: Clonmel Commercials, Moyle Rovers, Ardfinnan, Arravale Rovers, Cahir, Golden Kilfeacle.
Division 2 also consists of one group of six, with the top two progressing to the final. Kilsheelan/Kilcash, Grangemockler/Ballyneale, Fethard, Aherlow, Galtee Rovers, Moyne-Templetuohy.
Division 3 features one group of five teams, with the top two advancing to the final: Clonmel Óg, Fr Sheehy’s, Ballingarry, St Patrick’s, Borrisokane.
Division 4 has one group of eight teams, with the top two moving straight into the final: Clerihan, Rosegreen, Ardfinnan, Solohead, Cahir, Ballyporeen, Rockwell Rovers, Thurles Gaels.
The dates for each round are as follows:
Hurling: Round 1 – w/e March 15th; Round 2 - March 29th; Round 3 - April 12th; Round 4 - April 26th; Round 5 - May 10th, Semi-Finals - May 24th, Finals - June 7th.
Football: Round 1 - w/e March 8th, Round 2 - March 22nd, Round 3 - April 5th, Round 4 - April 19th, Round 5 - May 3rd, Semi-Finals - May 17th, Finals - May 31st.
Coaching & Games Development
Tipperary GAA Coaching and Games are hosting a Youth Coach Workshop focused on skill development through games based coaching on Saturday, 28th February at 10.30am in Coolmore Morris Park.
The workshop will feature multiple All-Ireland winning coach Mikey Bevans. Warm up and speed development will also be covered by Tipperary Academy Athletic Development coaches. The cost is €20 per coach with tap and go or cash accepted.
Mick Frawley U15 Interdivisional Football Tournament
The Mick Frawley Tournament took place last Saturday in Fethard Town Park. The South claimed the Cup after defeating the Mid in the Final, with Ciaran Condon captaining the victorious side. The North won the Shield following a 3-6 to 2-5 Final victory over the West, with JJ Roche leading the team as captain.
Scór Sinsear
Comhgairdeas to everyone who took part in Senior Scór last Friday in Templederry.
A wonderful night of entertainment and culture was had and we congratulate all clubs that took to the stage on Friday. Joanne Shanahan was a wonderful Bean an Tí and kept the show running smoothly. A sincere word of thanks to our judges Sinead and Treasa who were on hand and of course to the Templederry Scór Committee who made everyone feel so welcome.
Our winners now advance into Munster and we want to wish each and every one of them the very best of luck. Runaí Coiste Scór Thiobraid Árann Marcas Ó Duinn presented the medals to our 2026 winners: Tráth Na gCeist – Moyne-Templetuohy; Amhránaíocht Aonair - Katie Shanahan (Borris-Ileigh); Aithriseoireacht - Noel Joyce (JK Brackens); Bailéad Ghrúpa - Tulach Sheasta; Nuachleas – Moyne-Templetuohy; Ceol Uirlise - JK Brackens; Rince Seit - Templederry Kenyon's
All Ireland Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship
Hard luck to Silvermines who lost to Tommy Larkins (Galway) last Saturday 2-10 to 2-9 in the All-Ireland Junior 'B' semi-final in Killeedy.
Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship
Well done to Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams had had an impressive 3-15 to 0-13 win over Smith O’Briens from Killaloe last Saturday in Newport in the Munster Intermediate Club Hurling semi-final. Kickhams will take on An Rinn of Waterford in the Final which takes place in Newport on Saturday, 7th March at 2.00pm.
Noel Cosgrove Table Quiz
Marlfield GAA Club is hosting a table quiz in commemoration of the late Noel Cosgrave on Thursday, 26th February at 8.00pm in Carey’s Pub, Irishtown, Clonmel.
A table of four costs €20. A donation will be made to the Cancer Support Centre Clonmel. Raffle tickets will also be sold on the night. Prizes for the winning teams include two tickets to see Westlife, a game of golf for two at Faith Legg, Co. Waterford, and two tickets to see the “Live Forever” Oasis Tribute Band at the Talbot Hotel, along with many other prizes. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
Clubs Draw
The February Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw takes place this Friday, February 27th at 8.00pm in the Castletown Inn, Castletown, Co. Laois.
Castletown GAA Club have been great promoters of the draw over many years and this will be the first time that the draw will be hosted by the club.
50/50 Draw
The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held on Friday, 27th February. Supporters can purchase tickets via the Tipperary GAA App or at the link: member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers. Well done to last week’s winner Martin Hall (Golden Kilfeacle) who won the €1,700 Jackpot.
Tipperary Supporters Club Membership
A reminder to members who have not yet rejoined to do so now for €50.
If you know anyone with a keen interest in Tipperary hurling who is not currently a member, this is a great time to let them know about the benefits of joining the Tipperary Supporters Club.
For any member paying by Direct Debit for the first time in 2026, the membership subscription will be half price, just €25.
Full details on the benefits of Tipperary Supporters Club membership and new app are available on www.tippsupportersclub.com
All funds raised go directly towards supporting the Tipperary Senior Hurling team in preparing to the highest standard.
Benefits of membership include:
• Text alerts for all League and Championship team news
• Notifications on the latest news from Tipperary GAA
• Access to Clubzap, the Tipperary Supporters Club mobile app
• Two chances to win a €500 cash prize in members’ draws during the League and Championship
• Members’ draws for 5 pairs of match tickets for each Tipperary Senior Championship match
• If Tipperary reach the All-Ireland Final, one ticket winner will also receive a bonus of a two-night stay for two people in the 4-star Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
• Five monthly members’ draws for a personalised, signed Tipperary jersey by the hurler of your choice (in your selected size)
• Draw for an opportunity to attend an open team training session
• Entry into a draw for younger family members to act as Tipp Team Mascot at a home League game, in conjunction with Tipp FM, including photos with the team and a visit to the commentary box
• Eligibility to vote for the official 2026 Tipperary Senior Hurler of the Year
• Selected discounts at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Mr. Mister Menswear, and the Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny
Friends of Tipperary Football Membership
Support the growth and promotion of football across all age groups in Tipperary by becoming a member for just €20 annually.
Membership Benefits: Exclusive Draw Entry – All members are automatically entered into a draw for a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final, as well as a draw for a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Purpose of Membership - Your contribution directly supports the preparation of inter-county teams at both senior and underage levels, along with improvements to training facilities.
About Us - The Friends of Tipperary Football operate as a sub-committee of the Tipperary County Board, led by an elected officer board and executive committee.
Special Offer - Early Bird Draw: Members who join before 17th March will be entered into a special draw for a luxury hamper.
2026 Tipperary Club Season Pass
The 2026 Tipperary GAA club season pass is now on sale and can be purchased via the events section of the Tipperary GAA App. The pass which will entitle the holder entry into all adult divisional and county games at adult level will cost €170.
Sympathy
Tipperary GAA wish to express their sympathy to the friends and family of John Ryan, who passed away last week.
John was one of the greats of Clonmel Commercials, winning five County Senior Championship medals, including a remarkable three-in-a-row in the 1960s — an achievement that secured his place among the elite players of his era. His talent was equally evident at inter-county level. John proudly represented Tipperary in the Munster Championship, lining out at Junior level in 1953, 1954 & 1959, and at Senior level in 1953, 1954, 1959, 1960 & 1964 — a testament to both his longevity and his standing within the game. More than medals and victories, John will be remembered for the pride with which he represented his club and county and for the legacy he leaves behind in Clonmel Commercials. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Tipperary GAA Scene
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