Bloody Sunday 1920The Tipperary team
Friends of Tipperary Football PRO Andy Fogarty
AGM – Friends of Tipperary Football
Last Wednesday night December 4th 2019 at the Horse & Jockey Hotel the Friends of Tipperary Football AGM took place in front of a fine attendance. Secretary Trish Gavin gave a full and comprehensive report on the activities of the ‘’Friends’’ over the past twelve months. Our thanks to Trish on her excellent report and we thank her for her outstanding work as Secretary throughout the year. Treasurer of the ‘’ Friends ‘’ Kevin McLoughlin gave a detailed report on the finances over the past twelve months. Our thanks to Kevin for doing a wonderful job and managing the finances in a very professional manner.
Chairman Michael Power in his final address to convention as Chairman thanked everyone for all their help and assistance over the past five years and paid special tribute to all his fellow officers who served with him during that period, and he also thanked the committee of the ‘’Friends’’. Michael thanked the Football Committee, the County Board and all the management teams and players and everyone who helped out in any way over the past five years. County Chairman John Devane and Football Committee Chairman Barry O Brien addressed the AGM and our thanks to John and Barry. Our thanks also to our great friend Michael Power County Treasurer for attending the meeting.
Friends of Tipperary Football chairpman Michael Power
Due to the five year rule Michael had to step down as Chairman of the ‘’Friends’’. Our thanks to Michael for all the hard work and dedication that he put in as Chairman over the past five years. Michael has done a fantastic job in leading and driving the committee of the Friends of Tipperary Football forward over his term. His dedication, hard work and the professional way he carried out his duties was second to none. The betterment of football in the county was all that interested Michael and that was his main aim. Michael was extremely popular and worked well with the committee, the management and players. Michael is a true gentleman and will be missed by all. Thanks Michael.
The officers elected for 2020 were:
Chairperson: To be appointed at next meeting.
Vice – Chairperson: Helen Hawe
Secretary: Trish Gavin
Treasurer: Kevin McLoughlin
Pro: Andy Fogarty
Michael Power will continue as Chairman in a caretaker’s capacity until a new Chairperson is appointed. Congratulations to all the officers elected on the night.
Membership of the Friends of Tipperary Football – 2020
The tickets for the Membership of the Friends of Tipperary Football for 2020 are now on sale. Ticket can be purchased for €20. Why not join and become a member of the Friends of Tipperary Football or buy a ticket as a gift for someone this Christmas. You can do so by contacting any of the Divisional Coordinators, their contact details are below or by joining on the ‘’Friends ‘’ website at http://www.friendsoftipperaryfootball.com/join.
Trish Gavin – Mid @ 087-6150552
Michael Power – South@ 086-2361954
Kevin Barron – West @ 087-2231353
Joe Hannigan – North@ 087-2566157
You can join and become a member and be in with a chance to win any of the following prizes.
Two All- Ireland Final Football Tickets 2020
Two All- Ireland Final Hurling Tickets 2020
Two Tickets for each Tipperary Senior Football Championship matches 2020
Two All-Ireland Club Final Tickets 2020
Two Allianz Football League Tickets for each Tipperary League match 2020
Plus, all members will receive a Membership Card of the Friends of Tipperary Football with a picture on the back of the card of the Tipperary Team- Bloody Sunday 1920
A membership card with the Bloody Sunday Tipperary team will be issued to all new members of the Friends
We extend our condolences to the Hassett family and friends on the death of John J. Hassett, Croke St, Thurles and formerly Ballytarsna and Old Road, Cashel.
Daniel, a bar manager in Kennedy’s Pub Dublin, was shot as he made his escape from Croke Park on Bloody Sunday and passed away two days later.
His great grand nephews Paul and Stephen Brennan were in attendance and unveiled the plaque on the wall of the community centre in the local GAA grounds.
Mullinahone, Tipperary junior-A football champions 2019
Today, Mullinahone were defeated by Na Gaeil of Kerry in the Munster junior-A club final today, 3-13 to 1-1. The South men were great ambassadors for the county but came up against a fine side in today’s final.
Congratulations to JK Brackens who defeated Loughmore Castleiney in the Mid Tipperary senior football final on Saturday 1-10 to 3-8.
Mullinahone, Tipperary junior-A football champions 2019
This Sunday at at 3:45pm Mullinhaone will face Na Gaeil of Kerry in the Munster junior football final in Mallow and we wish them the very best of luck as they seek to add Munster glory to the Tipperary championship they won last month.
We also send our best wishes to Killenaule who play in the semi-final of the Munster junior-B championship organised by Knockaderry GAA club in Limerick. This game is fixed for 2pm this Sunday in Knockaderry against Kerry’s Scartaglen.
Daniel Carroll with his sister May
This Sunday at 2pm in the Kenyon Community Centre, Templederry Kenyons GAA Club will unveil a plaque to Daniel Carroll who died after being shot on Russell Street after he escaped the pandemonium in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday. Daniel, who managed Kennedy’s Pub in the city, only decided at the last minute to go to the game after calling into work on his day off.
To remember the victims of Bloody Sunday we have added a carousel with photographs of eight of those who sadly lost their lives that day on our website. Unfortunately, we have failed in our attempts to locate images of the other six victims. If you can help us out please contact us through any of our social media channels or click here.
We wish to thank Mark O’Leary of https://www.irishwebhq.com/ and Irish Times journalist and author of The Bloodied Field, Michael Foley, for all their help in putting together the carousel.
Niamh Lonergan (10) with her Tipperary LGFA team prior to the Lidl league clash with Monaghan earlier this year ©www.sportsfocus.ie
After thirteen years of service, Moyle Rovers’ Niamh Lonergan has decided to announce her retirement from inter-county action with the Premier county.
During a fantastic career she won won the 2019 Munster intermediate championship, 2018 division two league title, 2017 All-Ireland and Munster intermediate championships, 2017 division three league title, 2016 Munster intermediate championship, 2007 Munster minor B championship and the 2006 Munster junior championship.
Saturday, 7 December, 2019
Loughmore Castleiney V JK Brackens
Templetuohy, 3pm
Saturday, 7 December, 2019
Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill V Aherlow Gaels
Dundrum, 1.30pm
Manager David Power during his first training session with the Tipperary senior footballers ©www.sportsfocus.ie
McGrath Cup
Cork V Tipperary
Páirc Uí Rinn, 7:30pm
McGrath Cup
Tipperary V Kerry
Clonmel, 2pm
Clonmel Commercials manager Charlie McKeever ©www.sportsfocus.ie
Congratulations to Clonmel Commercials who have qualified for the Munster senior club final following a 0-9 to 0-7 win over St. Joseph’s Miltown Malbay this afternoon. Trailing 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time the Tipperary champions produced a fantastic second-half showing which limited the hosts to 0-1, that from a placed ball, in the second period.
Commercials now meet Nemo Rangers in the Munster final.
Commiserations go to Moycarkey Borris who lost out 0-12 0-5 in the Munster intermediate semi-final in Lisdoonvarna this afternoon.
Aishling pictured with Orla O’Dwyer after Tipperary defeated Monaghan in the league last March ©www.sportsfocus.ie
We extend our congratulations to Aishling Moloney who was selected as TG4 Intermediate Players’ Player of the Year for 2019 following her stunning performances for the Premier this year, edging out team mate Orla O’Dwyer for the accolade. Her club mate Aisling McCarthy won the same award in 2017.
Clonmel Commercials travel to Clare this weekend ©www.sportsfocus.ie
17 November 2019, 1:30pm
St. Joseph’s Miltown Malbay V Clonmel Commercials
Venue: Miltown Malbay
17 November 2019, 1:30pm
St. Breackan’s V Moycarkey Borris
Venue: Lisdoonvarna
23 November 2019
Mullinahone V Croom/Ballyduff Lower
Venue: Tipperary or Waterford venue
The Munster Junior B competition is a tournament run by Knockaderry GAA club in Limerick.
Quarter Final 2
Sunday 24th November at 2:00pm Grange (Cork) v Rathgormack (Waterford)
Quarter Final 1
Sunday 1st December at 2:00pm Scartaglen (Kerry) v Clondegad (Clare)
Semi Finals Sunday 8th December at 2:00pm
Killenaule (Tipperary) v Grange or Rathgormack
Sunday 15th December at 2:00pm Banogue (Limerick) v Scartaglen or Clondegad
Final – to be confirmed
Fixtures are weather permitting and may be subject to change.
All games will be played in Knockaderry and on Sundays.
