North Tipperary GAA Affairs

By Michael Quinn PRO

Kelly’s of Fantane Intermediate Hurling Championship Final

All roads lead to Cloughjordan this Saturday for the Final of the North Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Championship.

Throw-in is at 7:00pm. Entry will be available via tap-and-go at the venue or by purchasing tickets on the Tipperary GAA website. Patrons are advised to arrive early to avoid delays.

The Watch Centre Junior 'A' Hurling Championship

Only one game took place last week in round 2 with Kilruane MacDonaghs and Toomevara playing out a hard-fought draw in their clash, with both sides finishing on 1-14 apiece.

Conor Doheny’s goal in the 21st minute helped Kilruane into a 1-9 to 1-4 lead at the break, after Alan Ryan had found the net for Toomevara in the 17th minute. Kilruane held a narrow lead throughout much of the second half and were two points up entering added time.

However, late points from Mikie Delaney—one from play and one earned free converted by Davy Nolan—brought Toomevara level at the final whistle in what was an evenly contested encounter throughout.

Kiladangan v Ballinahinch was postponed due to the passing of Willie Connors Senior. The North Board wish to offer sympathy to the Connors family and the Kiladangan club on the sad passing of Willie.

The clash of Roscrea and Nenagh Eire Og was also postponed - both games will take place at a later date

Round 4 will take place this Friday, 11th July at 7.15pm - Toomevara face Ballinahinch in Puckane, Kiladangan face Nenagh Eire Og in Nenagh, but Kilruane MacDonaghs v Borris Ileigh has been postponed.

The Watch Centre Junior 'B' Hurling Championship

Group 2 action began last Saturday with Toomevara and Lorrha playing out a 1-13 apiece draw. The second fixture in the group did not take place, as Roscrea have withdrawn from the championship.

In Group 3, the scheduled meeting between Kiladangan and Moneygall was postponed. Burgess and Portroe met on Monday evening with Burgess winning 1-14 to 1-10

Group 1 will get underway this Saturday, July 12th, at 7.00pm. Ballina will host Knockshegowna, while Silvermines welcome Newport.

Further fixtures are also scheduled for Saturday at 7.00pm in Groups 2 and 3. In Group 2, Lorrha host Kilruane MacDonaghs. In Group 3, Kiladangan take on Portroe in Puckane whilst the game between Burgess and Borrisokane is to be refixed - keep an eye out for this fixture.

Ger Gavin Furniture Under 19 'Football Championship

In the 'A' competition, Ballina will host Kilruane MacDonaghs this Wednesday, July 9th, at 7.15pm in their semi-final, with Newport receiving a bye through to the final.

Both finals are scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 13th, as part of a double-header. Supporters are advised to keep an eye on the North Tipperary GAA social media channels for final fixture details.

In the 'A' Final, Newport take on Kilruane MacDonaghs in Kilcoleman at 4.00pm while at 2.00pm, also in Kilcoleman, Nenagh Eire Og play Moneygall/Clonakenny at 2.00pm.