North Tipperary GAA Affairs
By Michael Quinn PRO
Junior 'A' Hurling League
Toomevara claimed a dramatic win over Roscrea in last Wednesday’s clash, with late scores proving decisive in a closely fought Group 2 contest.
Mikie Delaney’s early goal set the tone for a dominant opening quarter, with Toome racing into a 1-5 to 0-1 lead. Roscrea steadied themselves before the break, with Liam Seacy accurate from placed balls, but Toomevara still led 1-9 to 0-6 at half-time.
Shane Nolan kept the scoreboard ticking in the second half from frees, while Mikey Brislane chipped in with two points to keep Roscrea at bay. A dramatic late twist saw Jason Gilmartin’s long-range free deflect to the net to level the game at 1-17 apiece.
However, substitute David O'Brien made a key impact, winning a free for Nolan to convert before Nolan sealing the win with a late point from play.
The final round of games in Group 2 take place this Friday, 16th May at 7.30pm with Roscrea hosting Kilruane MacDonaghs and Toomevara hosting Borris-Ileigh. A victory for Toomevara will secure top spot in the group and a place in the Final. If Borris-Ileigh and Kilruane are victorious then the top place in the group will be determined by score difference.
Round 4 of Group 1 will take place in the coming days with Silvermines hosting Kiladangan on Thursday 15th May at 7.30pm in Dolla whilst the next day (Friday, 16th) Newport host neighbours Ballinahinch at 7.30pm. This group will conclude with round 5 on Friday 23rd May when Kiladangan host Newport and Ballinahinch host Nenagh Eire Og.
Junior 'B' Hurling League
There is plenty of action in the coming week in the Junior 'B' Hurling League.
Lorrha hosted Kilruane MacDonaghs on Tuesday 14th and won 4-14 to 1-7.
The remaining games in the group will take place this Saturday, 17th May at 7.00pm with Moneygall hosting Shannon Rovers and Roscrea hosting Knockshegowna.
The postponed games from round 3 have been refixed for next Tuesday, 20th May at 7.30pm with Borrisokane hosting Roscrea and Shannon Rovers hosting Lorrha.
Ballina hosted Kiladangan last Tuesday 13th May in Group 2 with no result at time of going to print. Burgess and Templederry Kenyons face off in Round 2 with the fixture yet to be finalised - check the North Tipperary Social media pages for fixture details. The remaining game will take place on Tuesday, 20th May with Toomevara hosting Portroe at 7.30pm.
Under 15 Football
Congratulations to Burgess who claimed the North Under 15 'B' Football title last Thursday in Borrisokane after an exciting 1-15 to 2-11 victory over Lorrha Rovers.