Tipperary GAA Scene
Senior Hurlers
Tipperary’s game scheduled last Sunday against Waterford was postponed due to the untimely passing of Benny Kiely, father of Waterford hurler Michael Kiely (Abbeyside Ballinacourty).
Tipperary GAA and the Senior Hurlers extend their sincere sympathies to the Kiely family on Benny’s passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
The game will now take place this Sunday 15th March at 2.00pm in Azzurri Walsh Park, and will be streamed by TG4 on their App and website and shown deferred in full on TV.
Senior Footballers
The Senior Footballers’ next league outing takes place this Sunday, 15th March at 2.00pm when they travel to face Wicklow in Echelon Park, Aughrim.
A win is essential to keep their promotion hopes alive. Looking back at the last five league meetings between the sides, Wicklow hold the edge with three victories to Tipperary’s two. Wicklow were comfortable 0-21 to 0-12 winners when the teams met last year. The previous meeting before that came in 2021 when Tipperary won 2-12 to 1-12. Meetings between the sides have been relatively rare. Before 2021 the teams had not met since 2014, when Wicklow goals proved decisive in a 4-12 to 0-22 victory for the Garden County. Prior to that, Tipperary won by two points in 2008 while Wicklow claimed a two point win in 2007.
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.
Under 20 Football
The Tipperary U20 footballers will commence their championship campaign this Saturday, 14th March when they face Clare in Round 1 of Phase 1 of the Dalata Hotel Group Munster Championship in Páirc Naomh Mhuire, Quilty at 2.00pm.
Best of luck to manager Paddy O’Gorman, his backroom team and the players as they begin their campaign. Congratulations to Liam Freaney of Kilsheelan/Kilcash who has been named captain. He will be assisted by vice captains Emmet Bonner (Galtee Rovers St Pecaun’s) and Jamie O’Keeffe (Clonmel Commercials). Well done to all three players on a magnificent honour.
Tickets are available from participating Centra and SuperValu outlets or online via munster.gaa.ie/fixtures/munster-gaa-tickets.
A big thank you also to John Kennedy Motors Clonmel for sponsoring a kit van for the Tipperary Under 20 Footballers.
County Leagues
The FBD Insurance County Football Leagues commenced last weekend. See GAA Scoreboard for results.
The Hurling Leagues will commence next weekend.
Post Primary Schools
Hard luck to Nenagh CBS who lost out to St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny in the Croke Cup semi-final last Saturday in Rathdowney.
It was a cruel finish to the year for the North Tipperary school, with St Kieran’s scoring 1-5 without reply late in the game to secure a 2-18 to 2-15 victory. Nenagh CBS can be proud of their achievements throughout the campaign, having claimed just the school’s second ever Harty Cup title.
St Joseph’s College Borrisoleigh have secured a place in the U19 ‘C’ Schools Hurling Final following a 2-18 to 2-13 victory over Clonfert College, Ballinasloe in Banagher on Saturday. St Joseph’s will face Coláiste Naomh Cormac Kilcormac in the final which is likely to take place on Saturday 21st March.
Hard luck to Coláiste Éamann Rís, Callan who lost to St Patrick’s, Maghera in the ‘B’ semi-final. The Callan panel had a strong Tipperary representation with eight CJ Kickhams Mullinahone players included.
Coaching & Games Development
Registration is open for the Tipperary GAA Easter Camps which will take place from 31st March to 2nd April or 7th to 9th April, running daily from 10am to 1pm at various venues across the county (see Tipperary GAA social media channels for the full list of venues and dates).
The cost is €40 per child, with every participant receiving a free football and sliotar, and a €5 per child rebate going back to their club. Registration is open at: https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-easter-camp/.
Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship
Well done to Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams on their victory over An Rinn (Waterford) last Saturday in Newport in the final of the Safety Direct Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship. Kickhams were victorious 1–27 to 0–18. Well done also to Newport for hosting and running an excellent tournament.
New sponsorship partnership with Borrisoleigh Bottling
Tipperary GAA has agreed a new sponsorship partnership with Borrisoleigh Bottling, suppliers of HyGo Irish Still Spring Water.
Tipp GAA CEO Murtagh Brennan welcomed the partnership at the official launch in FBD Semple Stadium prior to the recent league clash against Limerick.
“We are very proud to partner with a strong local company that shares our values and our commitment to sustainability and community,” he said.
“This partnership reflects what Tipperary GAA is all about – supporting local businesses and in turn seeing local businesses support Tipperary GAA. It’s a natural and very positive fit.”
The Borrisoleigh based company recently launched a commemorative water bottle celebrating Tipperary’s 2025 All-Ireland Final success and now plans to release two further Tipperary GAA themed bottles.
50/50 Draw
The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held on Friday, 13th March. 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 Ruth Walsh (Carrick Davins) who won the €1,600 Jackpot.
Tipperary Supporters Club Membership
A gentle reminder to members who have not yet rejoined to please do so now for 2026 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 can be found at: www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/club-membership
Further details on our new app are available on our FAQ page:
www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/clubzap-app-faqs
All funds raised go directly towards supporting the Tipperary Senior Hurling team in preparing to the highest standard for this year’s League and Championship campaigns.
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 2026 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.
Health & Wellbeing
There are a wide range of free mental health supports available for men, including free counselling and confidential Freephone support. Reaching out for support during a difficult time can make a real difference. To learn more about the services and options available, visit: yourmentalhealth.ie/men