CBS hurlers celebrate title
St Joseph's CBS Nenagh's Dinner Dance to celebrate the winning of the prestigious Dr Harty Cup U19 A Hurling title was held last Friday night.
This chic celebration was attended by the players and their families, the management team, past and present staff members of Nenagh CBS.
After the drinks reception, MCs for the night Mr Dermot Brislane and Ms Michelle Russell welcomed all in attendance to the special night and introduced Principal Karen O’Donnell. Ms Karen O’Donnell praised the players for their passion and commitment for the game, their leadership both on and off the field and their never-say-die attitude. She also thanked past principals and hurling coaches who had passed on their love of the game to students of today and yesterday.
She acknowledged the hard work done by Deputy Principals Mr Dermot Brislane and Ms Michelle Russell, and all staff members who contribute in many ways to the school. Finally, she applauded the selflessness of the management team; Darragh McCarthy, Paul Butler, Mark Gennery, Jack Peters and Donach O’Donnell.
Throughout the night video highlights of their journey to capturing the title compiled by Mr Paul Butler were shown and brought many fond memories back to those in attendance. MCs Mr Brislane and Ms Russell interviewed a variety of guests on the night giving a great insight into how the Dr Harty Cup campaign is lived in many households of the entire panel.
Manager Donach O’Donnell and Captain Eoghan Doughan each praised the hard work, commitment and dedication shown by all of the players throughout the year. This was an incredible celebration, a fitting testament to all the boys achieved in their fantastic win.
Munster Council Chairman Tim Murphy, and Brendan Shanahan, Chairperson of the North Tipperary GAA Board, both congratulated and applauded the coaches who volunteer to promote hurling in the school, feeder primary schools and all the local clubs.
Tipperary are proving to having a great underage set-up, with the fourth Dr Harty Cup title been awarded to a Tipperary school for four years in a row. This success feeds into the success experienced at Minor, U20 and senior inter-county hurling teams.
Thanks was given to the Abbey Court Hotel and Leisure Centre who support our Dr Harty Cup team and Gold Standard Physiotherapy, who work closely with the mentors to ensure all the team are at peak fitness, and also to Siobhán O'Leary of Yoga Nenagh for her sports yoga sessions