Tipperary GAA Scene

By Michael Quinn PRO

Tipperary Senior Hurlers

The Senior Hurlers had a high scoring 2-27 to 3-24 draw with Kilkenny last Saturday in FBD Semple Stadium in the final group game of the Allianz League.

Tipperary will return to action on April 19th against Cork in the opening round of the Munster Championship.

Tipperary Senior Footballers

The Senior Footballers produced an impressive performance in their final group game last Sunday as Tipperary defeated Waterford 4-19 to 0-18 in FBD Semple Stadium.

Tipperary will commence their championship campaign on April 12th facing Waterford in the Munster Senior Football Championship quarter final in Dungarvan.

Tipperary Under 20 Footballers

Well done to the Tipperary U20 footballers who delivered an impressive second-half performance last Saturday in New Inn to defeat Limerick 3-13 to 2-9 in round 2 of the Dalata Hotel Group Munster Championship.

Their group game in Phase 1 takes place on Friday, 3rd April at 7.00pm in Lemybrien against Waterford. (please note the new date for this fixture). A win will be required in order to progress to Phase 2.

Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers

Best of luck to the U20 hurlers who begin their Fulfil sponsored Munster Championship campaign this Wednesday, March 25th at 7.00pm in FBD Semple Stadium against Cork.

Oisin O’Donoghue of Cashel King Cormacs has been named as captain whilst Jamie Ormond (JK Brackens) is vice-captain. Well done to both players on a great honour.

Tipperary Minor Footballers

Best of luck to the Minor footballers who begin their Electric Ireland sponsored Munster Championship campaign this Sunday, March 29th at 2.00pm in Hannon Park, Lattin against Limerick. Please note the change of venue. The game will be streamed live on Clubber.

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Ticket Allocation

Tipperary GAA wishes to outline how tickets can be accessed for all four group games in the championship.

For Round 1 v Cork in FBD Semple Stadium and Round 2 v Waterford in Walsh Park, all tickets will be distributed through the clubs of the county. There will be no public sale of tickets for either game.

For Round 4 v Clare and Round 5 v Limerick, tickets will go on public sale on April 8th. Tickets for these games will also be distributed through the clubs of the county.

Please note that Tipperary GAA will not have any tickets available for public sale through the County Board Office. Supporters are asked to contact their clubs orpurchase tickets via the online ticketing platforms (Rounds 4 & 5).

Season Ticket holders will be allocated tickets by the Season Ticket team. Any queries regarding these tickets should be directed to seasonticket@gaa.ie.

A limited number of Juvenile Group tickets will be available for all Tipperary matches. Clubs can apply for Juvenile Group tickets via http://www.munster.gaa.ie/tickets from Wednesday, April 8th, with a maximum allocation of 40 tickets per club (including a maximum of 6 adults). One application per club will be accepted.

Ticket Prices – Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round Robin Matches

Adult Stand - €35; Adult Terrace - €30; Students/OAPs Stand - €30; Students/OAPs Terrace - €25; Juvenile (Under 16s) - €5.

FBD Insurance County Leagues

Round 2 of the FBD Insurance County Football Leagues took place last weekend and round 2 of the County Hurling League takes place this weekend. Keep an eye on https://tipperary.gaa.ie/fixtures-results/ for the full list of up to date fixtures and results as well as the Tipperary GAA social media channels.

Coaching & Games Development

Registration is open for the Doran Oil sponsored Tipperary GAA Easter Camps which 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/.

Tipperary GAA would like to thank Stakelum's for sponsoring our Schools Coaching Programme. Their support plays a vital role in helping young players across the county stay active & develop their skills. We greatly appreciate their commitment to the future of Gaelic games.

Refereeing Activity

A number of Tipperary referees and officials represented the county on the inter-county stage in Allianz League action last weekend.

Michael Kennedy was in charge of Antrim v Down in Division 1B hurling while Ciarán O’Donovan officiated Wicklow v Louth in Division 3 hurling. Seán Lonergan refereed Wexford v Westmeath in Division 3 football, with David Grogan serving as time official.

Among the line umpires, Alan Tierney was involved in Dublin v Carlow in Division 1B hurling while Cian Ryan had the same role for Wexford v Kildare in Division 1B hurling, with Anthony Owens acting as sideline official in that game. Derek O’Mahony was the time official for Offaly v Meath in Division 2 football.

Higher Education

Congratulations to Ballina’s Charlie King (left) who was named on the 2026 Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars Football Team of the Year. Charlie played a key role in University of Limerick’s Sigerson Cup winning campaign.

Post Primary Schools

Congratulations to St Joseph’s College Borrisoleigh on their superb victory in the Masita All-Ireland Under 19 ‘C’ Hurling Final last Friday in Borrisokane, claiming the Michael Cusack Cup. See match report.

50/50 Draw

The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held on Friday, 27th March. Supporters can purchase tickets via the Tipperary GAA App or at the link below:member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisersWell done to last week’s winner Laurence Mackey (Thurles) who won the €2,100 Jackpot.

Tipperary Supporters Club Membership

A reminder to members who haven’t rejoined yet – please do so now for €50. If you know anyone interested in Tipperary hurling who isn’t a member, now is a great time to tell them about the Tipperary Supporters Club.

New Direct Debit members in 2026 get half price membership at just €25. Full details: https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/club-membership

All funds go directly to supporting the Tipperary Senior Hurling team as they prepare for the League and Championship.

Tipperary Supporters Club – Premier Pro-Am

The Tipperary Supporters Club Premier Pro-Am takes place on Friday, May 1st in Thurles Golf Club. Entry is €900 per team of three or €300 per individual (placed with a team) with breakfast bap and dinner included. Morning and afternoon tee times are available along with excellent prizes and advertising opportunities (€400 €200 €100). For bookings/details contact 087741 2500 or email premierproam@gmail.com

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.

2026 Tipperary Club Season Pass

The 2026 Tipperary GAA club season pass is 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

Critical Incident Response Training

Critical Incident Response Training will take place online on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30pm. Registration link: https://learning.gaa.ie/node/294430

This training supports clubs in preparing for and responding appropriately to serious incidents. It equips designated volunteers with the knowledge to implement the GAA’s Critical Incident Plan and ensures clubs can act in a timely, sensitive and structured way should the need arise. Please note prior registration is required through the above link.

Wellbeing Meeting

All clubs interested in promoting wellbeing within their club and community are invited to come and share ideas at a meeting in Lar na Pairce on March 26th at 7.30pm.

The GAA: Founding a Movement

A new GAA podcast, “The GAA: Founding a Movement,” has been launched, focusing on the association’s early years (1884–1891).

Available in Irish and English, the one-hour podcast features historians and teachers discussing the social and political context of the GAA’s foundation, including early challenges and key figures.

It has been developed in collaboration with Drumcondra Education Centre and is aimed particularly at Leaving Cert students, as this period is on the history curriculum for 2026–2027.

It is available now on GAA.ie, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube - wherever you get your podcasts.

Sympathy

Tipperary GAA extends its deepest sympathies to everyone in Nenagh Éire Óg and to the Morris family on the passing of their esteemed Life President, Jimmy Morris.

A native of Borrisokane, Jimmy gave outstanding service to Nenagh Éire Óg over many decades as a committee member, selector and officer, including terms as Treasurer and Chairman. He played a central role in the development of the club’s facilities and helped shape generations of players through his dedication and vision. A great Gael, Jimmy’s passion for the association never faded and he remained a constant presence at games in recent years.

He was especially proud of the achievements of his grandson Jake Morris following his journey closely with great pride.

Tipperary GAA extends its deepest sympathies to the Keating family on the passing of Jimmy Keating (Clonmel), who passed away recently.

A native of the Ballybacon Grange/Ardfinnan parish and a proud member of the well-known Keating GAA family, Jimmy devoted his life to the promotion and development of Gaelic games in South Tipperary. From the 1980s onwards, he was a key driving force behind St. Mary’s, playing a central role in shaping the club both on and off the field. He served as Club Chairman in the early 1990s, among a variety of other roles, and was widely respected for his leadership, commitment and vision.

Jimmy also gave outstanding service at divisional level, serving as South Board Chairperson from 1997 to 1999, where he made a significant contribution to the growth and organisation of the games across the division. He was instrumental in the development of the sports grounds in Clonmel, contributing greatly to facilities that continue to benefit players and the wider community to this day.

Both true Gaels, Jimmy Morris and Jimmy Keating’s contributions to their clubs and GAA within the county will not be forgotten.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.