Meet the Players

Minor Football Squad Profiles 2019

Name James Armstrong

Club Thurles Sarsfields

Favourite position Wing back

Where do you go to school? Thurles CBS

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Durlas Óg, aged four

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Brian Fenton

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school Geography, Irish

Who is your sporting hero and why? Padraig Maher, always gives 100% for club and county

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? The work off the ball is as important as when you have the ball

What advice would you give to young players? Work hard

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Peaky Blinders

What is the best book you have ever read? Philly McMahon’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Learning new things from the coaches

One thing you do not know about me I love watching NFL

 

 

Name Tomás Bourke

Club Boherlahan Dualla

Favourite position Full Back

Where do you go to school? Cashel Community School

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Age seven for my club

Favourite GAA grounds? Boherlahan, some spot

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Conor McGregor

Favourite food Steak

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school Construction and Agricultural Science

Who is your sporting hero and why? Paudie Maher, absolute horse

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Golf

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Ball goes through or the man not both

What advice would you give to young players? Put in the time, it’s always worth it

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn Nine Nine

What is the best book you have ever read? All in my Head – Lar Corbett

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Representing your club

 

 

Name Jack Buckley

Club Cahir

Favourite position Full forward

Where do you go to school? Colaiste Dun Iascaigh

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Larry Molan/Colm O’Flaherty

When and where did you first start playing GAA? 2007 in Cahir GAA club

Favourite GAA grounds? Cahir/Clonmel

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Diarmuid Connolly

Favourite food Pasta

Favourite drink Lucozade

Favourite subjects in school PE / Spanish

Who is your sporting hero and why? Diarmuid Connolly

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Keep your head up if you do something wrong

What advice would you give to young players? Practice on your weaker leg

What is your favourite TV show or movie? A League of Their Own

What is the best book you have ever read? Philly McMahon’s book

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Representing my county

 

 

Name Emmet Butler

Club Kilsheelan kilcash

Favourite position  Wing back

Where do you go to school? High School Clonmel

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? In the garden

Favourite GAA grounds? Clonmel GAA Centre

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Patrice Evra

Favourite food Sushi

Favourite drink Chocolate milk

Favourite subjects in school Science

Who is your sporting hero and why? Bonner Maher, he works hard

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Pass the ball

What advice would you give to young players? Do what you enjoy

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Simpsons

What is the best book you have ever read? Lar Corbett

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Making my family proud

One thing you do not know about me I was on Ear to the Ground

 

 

Name Conor Cadell

Club JK Brackens

Favourite position Wing forward

Where do you go to school? Our Lady’s Templemore

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My family

When and where did you first start playing GAA? In my garden when I was four years old

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Roy Keane

Favourite food Chicken curry

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school Irish and geography

Who is your sporting hero and why? Colm Gooch Cooper. I grew up watching him

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Stay playing until the final whistle

What advice would you give to young players? Stay playing until the final whistle

What is your favourite TV show or movie? The Warrior

What is the best book you have ever read? The Legacy

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The professional approach to everything

One thing you do not know about me: My grandfather played football for Waterford

 

 

Name Ben Comerford

Club Grangemockler/Ballyneale

Favourite position Midfield

Where do you go to school? Carrick CBS

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? When I was four years old in my local GAA club

Favourite GAA grounds? Fethard

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Lucozade

Favourite subjects in school English and P.E

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What advice would you give to young players? Listen to managers

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn 99

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Representing Tipperary

 

 

Name Tadgh Condon

Club Clonmel Commercials

Favourite position Full back

Where do you go to school? CBS Highschool Clonmel

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Dad

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Out the back off the wall

Favourite GAA grounds? Poppyfields – The Field of Dreams

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Messi

Favourite food Salt and Carmel Protein Bar

Favourite drink Lucozade

Favourite subjects in school Irish and accounting

Who is your sporting hero and why? Eoin Kelly. He never gave up

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Don’t shoot

What advice would you give to young players? Keep playing and training

What is your favourite TV show or movie? The Wolf of Wall Street

What is the best book you have ever read? Kieran Donaghy’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The lush socks

One thing you do not know about me I’m taller than my dad

 

 

Name Paddy Creedon

Club Thurles Sarsfields

Favourite position Midfield

Where do you go to school? Thurles CBS

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Backyard

Favourite GAA grounds? Durlas Óg

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Solomon Rondon

Favourite food Lasagna

Favourite drink Fanta

Favourite subjects in school P.E

Who is your sporting hero and why? Brian Fenton because the way he uses the ball and his skill and power

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Basketball

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Always work hard for your team

What advice would you give to young players? If you don’t start on the team be the sub that changes the game

What is your favourite TV show or movie? The Wolf of Wallstreet

What is the best book you have ever read? 59 Lessons

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The adrenalin of putting on the jersey

One thing you do not know about me:  I play the saxophone

 

 

Name Francie Delaney

Club Cahir

Favourite position Wing back

Where do you go to school? Colaiste dun Iascaigh

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Club managers

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Cahir aged ten

Favourite GAA grounds? Dr Morris Park

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Conor McManus

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Water

Favourite subjects in school Maths

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Boxing

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Have no limits

What advice would you give to young players? Stay playing and try get better everyday

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Green Machine

What is the best book you have ever read? War Horse

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Pride for playing for your county and competing against other counties

One thing you do not know about me I played rugby

 

 

Name James Griffin

Club Upperchurch Drombane

Favourite position Goalkeeper

Where do you go to school? CBS Thurles

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents

When and where did you first start playing GAA? At three years old in the back garden

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Cristiano Ronaldo

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school PE and Business

Who is your sporting hero and why? Cristiano Ronaldo as he works so hard

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? If you make a mistake there’s always the next ball

What advice would you give to young players? To keep working hard even when things aren’t going your way

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn 99

What is the best book you have ever read? Jim McGuiness’ autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Representing my county at a high level

 

 

Name Donagh Hickey

Club Arravale Rovers

Favourite position Center back

Where do you go to school? The Abbey CBS

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? GAA coaches

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Age six with my club

Favourite GAA grounds? Sean Treacy Park

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Lebron James

Favourite food Pasta

Favourite drink Fanta

Favourite subjects in school PE

Who is your sporting hero and why? Mark O’Connor

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Practice your weak foot

What advice would you give to young players? Always train hard

What is your favourite TV show or movie?  Longest Yard

What is the best book you have ever read? Davy Fitzgerald’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Playing in front of big crowds

One thing you do not know about me I played in the Kennedy Cup for South Tipperary

 

 

Name Jamie Holloway

Club Carrick Swan

Favourite position Centre forward

Where do you go to school? CBS Carrick-on-Suir

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents

When and where did you first start playing GAA? The Green in Carrick aged five

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Conor McGregor

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Water

Favourite subjects in school Construction and Irish

Who is your sporting hero and why? Paudie Maher because of his work rate

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Do the simple things right and enjoy it

What advice would you give to young players? Never give up

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Power

What is the best book you have ever read? Henry Shefflin’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Everyone gives it their all any time we step on the field

One thing you do not know about me I played on the minor team last year

 

 

Name Josh Kennedy

Club Clonmel Commercials

Favourite position Full back

Where do you go to school? CBS High School Clonmel

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Fergal Condon

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Under-6 Clonmel Commercials summer camp

Favourite GAA grounds? Poppyfields

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Paul Pogba

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Lucozade

Favourite subjects in school History and PE

Who is your sporting hero and why? Mark O’Connor, he’s the Goat

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? A footballers don’t drop the ball

What advice would you give to young players? Work hard

What is your favourite TV show or movie? A League of their Own

What is the best book you have ever read? The Communist Manifesto

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The gear and pride playing for your county

One thing you do not know about me I won an all-star with my school

 

 

Name Leon Kennedy

Club Grangemockler/Ballyneale

Favourite position Wing forward

Where do you go to school? CBS Carrick-On-Suir

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Grangemockler/Ballyneale

Favourite GAA grounds? Grangemockler

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Mike Tyson

Favourite food Spuds and bacon

Favourite drink Coke

Favourite subjects in school P.E and woodwork

Who is your sporting hero and why? Noel McGrath because he’s an inspirational player

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Never give up

What advice would you give to young players? Practice off both legs

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Step Brothers

What is the best book you have ever read? Henry Shefflin’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The feeling of putting on the jersey on match day and being part of the team

One thing you do not know about me I have a bronze Gaisce medal

 

 

Name Dara King

Club Ballina

Favourite position Wing-Back

Where do you go to school? St. Anne’s Community College Killaloe

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Adrian King

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Ballina GAA in 2007

Favourite GAA grounds? Ballina GAA

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Virgil Van Dijk

Favourite food Fried eggs on toast

Favourite drink Lucozade

Favourite subjects in school Maths and P.E

Who is your sporting hero and why? Virgil Van Dijk because he is so consistent and has a great mentality towards everything he does

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? To have confidence in yourself and all your teammates

What advice would you give to young players? No matter what never give up and always push yourself to maximum

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Riverdale and Bohemian Rhapsody

What is the best book you have ever read? The Hunger Games

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The pride I get putting on the jersey and the friends I make along the way

One thing you do not know about me I take Pro Clubs way too seriously on FIFA

 

Name Liam King

Club Ballinahinch

Favourite position Wing back/forward

Where do you go to school? Newport College

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Conor Sweeney

When and where did you first start playing GAA? When I was roughly five or six in Ballinahinch

Favourite GAA grounds? Templederry

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Keith Earls

Favourite drink Water

Favourite subjects in school English and woodwork

Who is your sporting hero and why? I’d say Keith Earls again, no matter how hard the game is going you’ll always see him trying his hardest and not giving up, he has great personality and dedication.

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? To have a good personality and great work rate. Doesn’t matter in your skills in football, its how hard you work

What advice would you give to young players? Enjoy the game as much as you can and try your absolute best!

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Favourite movie ‘The Castaway’ favourite show ‘That 70s Shows’

What is the best book you have ever read? Michael Morpurgo “Private Peaceful”

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Playing for my county and representing my club

One thing you do not know about me I love to play guitar

 

 

Name Jack Lillis

Club Drom and Inch

Favourite position Corner forward

Where do you go to school? CBS Thurles

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Michael Murphy

When and where did you first start playing GAA? In the Ragg for my club

Favourite GAA grounds? Parnell Park

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Ryan McHugh

Favourite food Pizza

Favourite drink Strawberry milkshake

Favourite subjects in school PE

Who is your sporting hero and why? Michael Murphy cause he is a pure gent in person

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Take your points and the goals will come

What advice would you give to young players? Work hard

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn 99

What is the best book you have ever read? To Kill a Mockingbird

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The skills you get to take back to your club

One thing you do not know about me I play the guitar

 

 

Name  Daragh McCahey

Club Loughmore Castleiney

Favourite position Wing back

Where do you go to school? CBS Thurles

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Out on the lawn twelve years ago

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Favourite food Roast beef

Favourite drink Fanta

Favourite subjects in school P.E

Who is your sporting hero and why? Noel McGrath because he beat cancer and came back playing for Tipp

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Near hand tackle by Morgan Lanigan

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Peaky Blinders

What is the best book you have ever read? Paul O’Connell’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Pulling on the jersey before a match

One thing you do not know about me I am a savage FIFA player

 

Name Eoin McCarthy

Club Clonmel Commercials

Favourite position Midfield

Where do you go to school? CBS High School Clonmel

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Fergal Condon

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Under-8, Moyle Rovers

Favourite GAA grounds? GAA Centre, Clonmel

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Messi

Favourite food Steak

Favourite drink Lucozade

Favourite subjects in school PE

Who is your sporting hero and why? Aidan O’Shea because he’s one of the best

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Ball in hand

What advice would you give to young players? Train hard and don’t quit

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Happy Gilmore

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Putting on the county colours

One thing you do not know about me I captained the under-12 B team

 

 

Name Christopher McDonagh

Club Cahir

Favourite position Full Back Line

Where do you go to school? Colaiste Dun Iascaigh

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My club coaches

When and where did you first start playing GAA? When I was ten and in Cahir GAA

Favourite GAA grounds? Dr Morris Park

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Ciaran Donaghy

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school Woodwork

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Boxing

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Never give up

What advice would you give to young players? Keep playing the sport

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Longest Yard

What is the best book you have ever read? Wonder

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The pride of playing for my county

One thing you do not know about me I did boxing for six years

 

 

Name Peter McGarry

Club Moyle Rovers

Favourite position Midfield

Where do you go to school? Rockwell College

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? At the GAA field in Moyle Rovers

Favourite GAA grounds? Clonmel Sportsfield

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Beauden Barrett

Favourite food Sausages

Favourite drink Blue Powerade

Favourite subjects in school History and Geography

Who is your sporting hero and why? Sean O’Shea because he’s so skilful

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Take your time when on the ball

What advice would you give to young players? Have fun

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Rick and Morty

What is the best book you have ever read? Animal Farm

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Putting on the jersey

One thing you do not know about me: I’m class at Fortnite

 

 

Name Eddie Meagher

Club Loughmore Castleiney

Favourite position Centre back

Where do you go to school? CBS Thurles

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? The club

When and where did you first start playing GAA? In the garden at home

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? The O’Donovan brothers

Favourite food Chicken and ham roast

Favourite drink Water

Favourite subjects in school Woodwork

Who is your sporting hero and why? Muhammad Ali because of his attitude and how relaxed he was

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Don’t pass the ball to the other team

What advice would you give to young players? Keep practicing

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Friends

What is the best book you have ever read? Diary of The Wimpy Kid

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Getting to represent the county

One thing you do not know about me I used to do ball room dancing

 

 

Name Jimmy Mullen

Club Drom and Inch

Favourite position Wing forward

Where do you go to school? Our Lady’s Templemore

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents

When and where did you first start playing GAA? The Ragg when I was six

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Jesse Lingard

Favourite food Pizza

Favourite drink Chocolate Mooju

Favourite subjects in school Engineering and DCG

Who is your sporting hero and why? Conor McManus he can kick points from anywhere

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Athletics

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Do the simple things well

What advice would you give to young players? Perfect the basic skills and work hard

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Friends

What is the best book you have ever read? AP McCoy’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Getting to play football at a high level

One thing you do not know about me I won a county final in set dancing

 

 

Name Conor Neville

Club Kilsheelan

Favourite position Center back

Where do you go to school? CBS High School Clonmel

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Tony Gleeson

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Kilsheelan when I was young

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Wayne Rooney

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Lemon and lime water

Favourite subjects in school Geography and PE

Who is your sporting hero and why? Eoin McCarthy he’s fair good

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What advice would you give to young players? Keep playing

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn Nine-Nine

What is the best book you have ever read? Mr Bump

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Putting on the jersey

One thing you do not know about me Tony McCarthy taught me tennis

 

 

Name Mark O’Connor

Club Clonmel Commericals

Favourite position Centre Forward

Where do you go to school? High School, Clonmel

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Fergal Condon

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Under-6 for the club

Favourite GAA grounds? Poppyfields

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Conor McGregor

Favourite food Chicken

Favourite drink Club Orange

Favourite subjects in school PE

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Track back

What advice would you give to young players? Train hard

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn 99

What is the best book you have ever read? Paul O’Connell’s autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? The free gear it’s fair lush

One thing you do not know about me I was on the D team on the first year team in school

 

 

Name Cian O’Mahoney

Club Ardfinnan

Favourite position Goalkeeper

Where do you go to school? Colaiste Dun Iascaigh

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Ardfinnan GAA club at the age of five

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Stephen Cluxton

Favourite food Pizza and chips

Favourite drink Lucozade Sport

Favourite subjects in school PE and Woodwork

Who is your sporting hero and why? Noel McGrath after coming back from testicular cancer

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Always have pride in the jersey club or county

What advice would you give to young players? Always give 100%

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Brooklyn Nine-Nine

What is the best book you have ever read? Brendan Cummins autobiography

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Playing for my county

One thing you do not know about me I like to play golf

 

 

Name Luke Seacy

Club Inane Rovers

Favourite position Wing forward

Where do you go to school? Colaiste Phobal, Roscrea

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My parents and coaches

When and where did you first start playing GAA? I started playing at seven years old in the CBS field in Roscrea

Favourite GAA grounds? Croke Park

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Katie Taylor

Favourite food Steak

Favourite drink Miwadi orange

Favourite subjects in school History and Geography

Who is your sporting hero and why? Katie Taylor because what she did for women’s boxing is unbelievable

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? “You won’t catch a ball with your foot” – James Boland

What advice would you give to young players? Respect your coaches and teammates and enjoy playing football with your club

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Favourite TV programme is Riverdale and favourite movie is Forever My Girl

What is the best book you have ever read? The Great Gatsby

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? My teammates because we do have some laugh together and we train hard together

One thing you do not know about me My favourite movie genre is Romance

 

 

Name Conor Shanahan

Club Inane Rovers

Favourite position Wing back

Where do you go to school? Colaiste Phobal, Roscrea

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? My father

When and where did you first start playing GAA? When I was six in the local field

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Virgil van Dijk

Favourite food Pasta

Favourite drink Coke

Favourite subjects in school French

Who is your sporting hero and why? Paudie Maher- best back man in Tipp

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? To always give 100% in training and matches

What advice would you give to young players? Listen to your coach

What is your favourite TV show or movie? The Longest Yard

What is the best book you have ever read? Gansta Granny

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Wearing the Blue & Gold of Tipp

One thing you do not know about me I’m very good at darts

 

 

Name Kyle Shelly

Club Moycarkey Borris

Favourite position Full forward

Where do you go to school? Scout Ruain, Killenaule

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? The mother

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Four in the Theatre of Dreams, Moycarkey Borris

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple stadium

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Katie Taylor

Favourite food Pasta / brown bread and jam

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school PE and anything that’s not an exam

Who is your sporting hero and why? Katie Taylor because what’s she’s done for Irish and women’s sport

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Basketball

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? You’ll get out what you buy into it and work hard, stay humble

What advice would you give to young players? Stay grounded and never give up and try your best always

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Greatest Showman

What is the best book you have ever read? I don’t read

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? How proud it makes you feel putting in the jersey

One thing you do not know about me I’m a half twin

 

 

Name Tom Tobin

Club Rockwell Rosegreen

Favourite position Midfield.

Where do you go to school? Rockwell College

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Mother

When and where did you first start playing GAA? six years old in Rosegreen

Favourite GAA grounds? Rosegreen. a pitch of beauty

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Joey Carbery

Favourite food Steak

Favourite drink Fanta

Favourite subjects in school Maths and biology

Who is your sporting hero and why? Conor McGregor because he has come from nothing to something

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Rugby

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Hold onto the ball likes it’s your girlfriend

What advice would you give to young players? Treasure the moment while you are in it

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Walking Dead

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Wearing the jersey

 

 

 

Name Eoin Wyse

Club Cahir

Favourite position Full back

Where do you go to school? Cahir

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career to date? Davy McEniry

When and where did you first start playing GAA? Out the front of the house with my father

Favourite GAA grounds? Thurles

What sportsperson would you like to meet? Conor McManus

Favourite food Pasta

Favourite drink Milk

Favourite subjects in school Woodwork

Who is your sporting hero and why? Conor McManus – he’s an excellent footballer

What is your favourite sport outside of GAA? Soccer

What was the best advice you ever got in relation to Gaelic football? Play from the front

What advice would you give to young players? Keep playing

What is your favourite TV show or movie? Longest yard

What is the best book you have ever read? Of Mice and Men

What do you love most about playing for Tipperary? Pride in the jersey

One thing you do not know about me I like dogs

 

 

 

 

Senior Football Squad Profiles 2018

2018 Senior Football Captain Robbie Kiely

Name: Robbie Kiely

Club: Carbery Rangers

Date of birth: 16 December 1990

Schools/Colleges attended? Abbey CBS, NUI Galway

Achievements with your club to date? Cork senior county championship 2017

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Munster under-21, Division three, Division four

When and where did you first start playing football? Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin

Biggest influence on your football career: Family

What sporting event would you most like to attend? The Masters or Rugby World Cup

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning Munster under-21

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Tiger Woods

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balance work and social life outside of sport

Toughest player to mark in training? Ian Fahey

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Too many try to be funny so can’t just name one

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A helicopter or private jet

Favourite holiday destination: Greece

Favourite Food: Pasta Carbonara

Favourite drink: Coffee

Favourite music? Kendrick Lamar

Favourite TV show/film? Deadpool

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy

One thing you may not know about me…… I love a good doughnut

 

Name: Philip Austin

Club: Borrisokane

Date of birth: 8 December 1986

Schools/Colleges attended? University of Limerick

Achievements with your club to date? County intermediate hurling champions, county junior and intermediate football champions

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Under-21 Munster hurling champions, Division four and three football champions

When and where did you first start playing football? Borrisokane aged twelve

Biggest influence on your football career: My parents Joe and Lilly

What sporting event would you most like to attend? US Masters

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Club intermediate hurling champions

Favourite Venue: Gardiner Park, Borrisokane

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Sean Carey…Can fist a ball over the bar from anywhere

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Paul Gascoigne

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Listening to Liam Kearns singing Spancil Hill

Toughest player to mark in training? Alan “the claw” Campbell

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Conor Sweeney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? New hips for myself and Ciarán McDonald

Favourite holiday destination: Canary Islands

Favourite Food: Full Irish

Favourite music? Abba

Favourite book? To Kill a Mockingbird

Favourite TV show/film? Manhunt Unabomber

In ten years time I hope to be….? Talking about that 2018 Tipperary Munster champions team

One thing you may not know about me…… I don’t have a mortgage

 

 

Name: Liam Boland

Club: Moyle Rovers

Date of birth: 6 June 1992

Schools/Colleges attended? CBS Clonmel, IT Carlow

Achievements with your club to date? Minor and under-21 South and County titles. South senior title.

Achievements with Tipperary to date? League division three title

When and where did you first start playing football? Monroe aged five

Biggest influence on your football career: Probably my dad

What sporting event would you most like to attend? NBA finals

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Robbie Keane scoring against Germany in the World Cup in 2002

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Gearoid Buckley. Some paw.

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Sam Allardyce

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Running

Toughest player to mark in training? Emmett Moloney, made of steel.

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Evan Comerford is always good for a laugh

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A house

Favourite holiday destination: Dubai

Favourite Food: Stir fry

Favourite drink: Coffee

Favourite music? Rap

Favourite book? Tomas O’ Se’s autobiography

Favourite TV show/film? Walking Dead/Deadpool

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy and happy

 

 

Name: Luke Boland

Club: Moyle Rovers

Date of birth: 8 March 1995

Schools/Colleges attended? High School CBS / Univeristy of Limerick

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Munster under-21, promotion from division three and a division three league medal.

When and where did you first start playing football? When I was around five years of age in Saint Peter and Paul’s primary school

Biggest influence on your football career: My father

What sporting event would you most like to attend? The Ashes on Saint Stephen’s day in Australia

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Beating Cork in the Munster under-21 final

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Lee Keegan he knows when to attack and defend at the right times

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Roger Federer

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Trying to keep injury free

Toughest player to mark in training? George Hannigan, he’s lightening quick

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Emmett Moloney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A 3G pitch for Dr Morris

Favourite holiday destination: Alicante in Spain

Favourite Food: Steak and chips

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite music? Academic

Favourite book? Back from the brink by Paul McGrath

Favourite TV show/film? Game of Thrones

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy with a Munster title in my pocket

 

Name: Alan Campbell

Club: Moyle Rovers

Date of birth: 9 October 1991

Schools/Colleges attended? CBS High School Clonmel, University of Limerick

Achievements with your club to date? Minor county champions

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Division three and four league

When and where did you first start playing football? Rathkeevin Primary School

Biggest influence on your football career: Parents

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Super Bowl

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? All-Ireland quarter-final win against Galway

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Peter Powell, took a few years out but now is back ripping it up for Scoil Ui Chonail

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? LeBron James

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? The travel

Toughest player to mark in training? Conor Sweeney

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Buff Maloney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? Tesla Model S

Favourite holiday destination: Vegas

Favourite Food: Paella

Favourite drink: Coca Cola

Favourite music? Anything but Drake

Favourite TV show/film? The Wire

Name: Seán Carey

Club: Moyle Rovers

Date of Birth: 15 November 1989

Championship debut: 2008 V Limerick

Honours: Minor (2007), intermediate (2012) , Munster and All-Ireland hurling titles with Tipperary, Under-21 Munster football title 2010, two county senior football titles and three South titles

 

Name: Liam Casey

Club: Cahir

Date of birth: 12 December 1995

Schools/Colleges attended: Cahir Boys National School, Rockwell College, UCD

Achievements with your club to date? South minor B title. Three under-21 South and County B titles.

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Under-21 Munster title

When and where did you first start playing football? Under-6s with the club

Biggest influence on your football career: Parents

What sporting event would you most like to attend? World Cup Final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning the under-21 Munster

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Conor McCarthy, extremely skilful

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? LeBron James

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balancing everything

Toughest player to mark in training? Steven O’ Brien

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Emmet “Buff” Moloney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A few calves

Favourite holiday destination: Chicago

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Lucozade

Favourite music? No preference, a bit of everything

Favourite book? Ronan O’Gara: My Autobiography

Favourite TV show/film? Peaky Blinders

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy and happy

One thing you may not know about me…… That I am a wristy hurler…

 

Name: Evan Comerford

Club: Kilsheelan/Kilcash

Date of birth: 18 January 1994

Schools/Colleges attended? CBS High School Clonmel

Achievements with your club to date? South and county under-12s, under-14s, under-16s and Minor. Two South senior titles and one county senior title.

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Two Munster minor titles. All-Ireland minor title. Munster under-21 title, Division three winners medal.

When and where did you first start playing football? Under-6s with Clonmel Commercials in the Sportsfield in Clonmel.

Biggest influence on your football career: The parents.

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Torn between a World Cup final or The Super Bowl.

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning the All-Ireland minor title against the Dubs in Croker.

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? The Gooch, because he was just absolutely gifted.

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Cristiano Ronaldo.

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Not being able to have a social life with friends for the majority of the year.

Toughest player to mark in training? I wouldn’t know but if I was to choose it’d be probably be Alan Campbell.

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Conor Sweeney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? By my own box at Old Trafford.

Favourite holiday destination: America

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Chocolate Mooju

Favourite music? All types. Keane, Chris Brown, Sam Smith, even a bit of Stormzy.

Favourite book? Roy Keane’s autobiography.

Favourite TV show/film? Brooklyn 99/The Hardy Bucks.

In ten years time I hope to be….? Alive.

One thing you may not know about me…… I play the tin whistle!

 

Name: Kevin Fahey

Club: Clonmel commercials

Date of Birth: 26 July 1995

Schools/Colleges attended? Cork Institute of Technology

Achievements with your club to date? Senior Munster champions, three senior county champions, all underage county titles

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Minor All-Ireland champions 2011, Munster under-21 champions

When and where did you first start playing football? Age ten with Flynners

Biggest influence on your football career: Ronan Duffy

What sporting event would you most like to attend? TSDL league cup final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Beating Cahir in the South in 2017

Favourite Venue: Priests Field Clerihan

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Sean Powter Cork, his pace

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Rob Heffernan

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Trying to find time to spend with Marie my girlfriend

Toughest player to mark in training? Jack Kennedy

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Seán Carey, so funny haha

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? My girlfriend a ring

Favourite holiday destination: J1 in Philly with Jayo

Favourite Food: Johnny Onion Rings

Favourite drink: Coke

Favourite music? Traditional

Favourite TV show/film? The Notebook

In ten years time I hope to be….? Older haha

One thing you may not know about me…… I play the flute and saxophone in my spare time

 

Name: Brian Fox

Club: Éire Óg Annacarty – Donohill

Date of Birth: 19 July 1988

Championship debut: 2009 V Limerick

Honours: Captain of Tipperary 2017, Allianz league division four (2014) and three (2009, 2017)

 

 

Name: Joshua Keane

Club: Golden Kilfeakle

Date of birth: 16 July 1995

Schools/Colleges attended? Cashel Community School

Achievements with your club to date? Various underage medals

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Under-21 Munster medal, division three final medal

When and where did you first start playing football? Out the back of the house at 4/5

Biggest influence on your football career: The father

What sporting event would you most like to attend? NBA finals

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning in Croke Park

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Peter Acheson, knows how to enjoy himself

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Michael Quinlivan, never see him apart from match days..

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Going to the gym

Toughest player to mark in training? Ciarán McDonald

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Certainly not Seán Carey

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? New pair of boots for Foxy

Favourite holiday destination: Florida

Favourite Food: Chicken carbonara

Favourite drink: Mi Wadi

Favourite music? Coldplay/U2

Favourite book? Jackie Tyrrell book isn’t bad

Favourite TV show/film? American Gangster or Coach Carter

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy and have a few medals in the back pocket

One thing you may not know about me…… I have an IQ of 142

Name: Jack Kennedy

Club: Clonmel Commercials

Date of Birth: 18 May 1997

Championship debut: Cavan 2017

Honours: Division Three 2017, South and County championships from under-12 to minor, three county under-21 titles, one South senior and two county senior titles, one Munster senior club and one county minor A hurling title.

 

 

Name: Ciarán Kenrick

Club: Moyle Rovers

Date of birth: 22 November 1989

Schools/Colleges attended? Powerstown National School, Clonmel High School, UCC, Garda College Templemore

Achievements with your club to date? Two county senior football championships, five South senior football championships, three county under-21 football championships, three South under-21 football championships

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Division three National Football League Champions 2017, Munster under-21 Football Champions 2010

When and where did you first start playing football? With my club Moyle Rovers when I was six

Biggest influence on your football career: Mother and father

What sporting event would you most like to attend? The Super Bowl

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning Munster under-21 football championship with Tipperary in 2010, we beat Kerry in the final in Tralee

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Stephen Cluxton, the best ever goalkeeper in Gaelic football

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Steven Gerrard

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Missing out on spending time with family, friends and girlfriend

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Conor Sweeney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A private plane and fly to Las Vegas

Favourite holiday destination: San Francisco

Favourite Food: Chicken and mushroom Vol-au-vents

Favourite drink: Chocolate milkshake

Favourite music? Christy Moore

Favourite book? Philly McMahon- The Choice

Favourite TV show/film? The Royle Family

In ten years time I hope to be….? Still married, healthy and happy

One thing you may not know about me…… I’m getting married in December

 

Name: Jason Lonergan

Club: Clonmel Commercials

Date of birth: 27 February 1994

Schools/Colleges attended? High School Clonmel, CIT Cork

Achievements with your club to date? Three senior county football titles, one Munster club title. One intermediate county hurling title.

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Two minor Munster titles and one All-Ireland title, under-21 Munster title. Division three league title.

When and where did you first start playing football? Under-8s in Clonmel Commercials

Biggest influence on your football career: Has to be the mother, hasn’t missed a game in years.

What sporting event would you most like to attend? PDC world darts championship final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning the Munster final with Commercials

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Paul Galvin, played the wing forward role brilliantly

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? The Rocket Ronnie

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balancing work and social life

Toughest player to mark in training? Kev boy fats (Kevin Fahey)

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Conor Sweeney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A tooth for Shane Taylor

Favourite holiday destination: Dominican Republic

Favourite Food: KCs

Favourite drink:  Club Rock Shandy

Favourite TV show/film? Suits

In ten years time I hope to be….? A senior engineer

 

 

Name: Bill Maher

Club: Kilsheelan/Kilcash

Date of birth: 21 January 1994

Schools/Colleges attended? High School Clonmel, UL, DIT

Achievements with your club to date? South senior football, South intermediate hurling

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Munster and All-Ireland minor football and hurling Munster under-21 football, Division three league

When and where did you first start playing football? Kilsheelan aged five I think

Biggest influence on your football career: My family

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Rugby World Cup final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning the All-Ireland minor football final

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Aisling Moloney

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Lebron James

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Traveling to training with the UCD lads

Toughest player to mark in training? Liam McGrath

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Jason Lonergan

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? Fly Aldo Matassa home

Favourite holiday destination: Tramore

Favourite Food: Spag ball

Favourite drink: BPM

Favourite music? Rock

Favourite book? Harry Potter

Favourite TV show/film? Friday Night Lights

In ten years time I hope to be….? A successful Quantity Surveyor

One thing you may not know about me…… I’m studying Quantity Surveying

 

 

Name: Brendan Martin

Club: Kilsheelan/Kilcash

Date of birth: 30 April 1997

Schools/Colleges attended? University College Dublin, CBS Highschool Clonmel, Kilcash National School

Achievements with your club to date? South Tipperary Senior Football Champions 2015, South Tipperary Intermediate hurling champions 2015, South Tipperary under-21A hurling champions 2014

Achievements with Tipperary to date? All-Ireland minor football championship finalists 2015

When and where did you first start playing football? Aged four in the backyard

Biggest influence on your football career: Family and friends

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Conor McGregor’s next big fight

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning the South senior football championship with Kilsheelan

Favourite Venue: Croke Park

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Diarmuid Connolly. Unbelievable technique

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Cristiano Ronaldo

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Staying injury free

Toughest player to mark in training? Emmet Moloney

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Myself, only messing

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A car

Favourite holiday destination: California

Favourite Food: Chicken

Favourite drink: Avonmore Vanilla Protein milk

Favourite music? Depends on the setting. Probably pop music

Favourite book? A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle

Favourite TV show/film? Cardboard Gangsters

In ten years time I hope to be….? Injury free

One thing you may not know about me…… I was born in New York

 

 

Name: David McGrath

Club: Moyle Rovers

Date of Birth: 31 May 1990

Championship debut: 2011 V Kerry

Honours: South senior football 2008

Name: John Meagher

Club: Loughmore Castleiney

Date of Birth: 1 June 1993

Schools/Colleges attended? Castleiney NS, Thurles CBS, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

Achievements with your club to date? Various underage mid and county hurling and football titles county under-21 hurling (2011 and 2014) and football (2012) County senior football and hurling 2013 County senior football 2013, 2014 and 2016

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Minor football All Ireland 2011

When and where did you first start playing football? Primary school in Castleiney with John Treacy

Biggest influence on your football career: My parents, aunts and uncles

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Rugby World Cup Final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning the double with Loughmore in 2013

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Loved watching Seamus Moynihan playing when I was younger

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Roger Federer

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Injuries

Toughest player to mark in training? Michael Quinlivan

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Conor Sweeney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A house in the sun

Favourite holiday destination: Thailand is on the bucket list, need to see what all the fuss is about!

Favourite Food: Steak

Favourite drink: Mooju

Favourite music? Irish folk, anything sung by Christy Moore!

Favourite book? Kane and Abel, Geoffrey Archer

Favourite TV show/film? Power

In ten years time I hope to be….? Playing junior hurling and football with Loughmore with David Kennedy

One thing you may not know about me…… I’m a wedding singer

 

 

Name: Emmet Moloney

Club: Drom & Inch

Date of birth:  13 August 1997

Schools/Colleges attended? Barnane NS, Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore, Maynooth University

Achievements with your club to date? Under-14 Mid and county A titles (hurling and football), Under-14 county Féile na nGael, Under-16 Mid A (football), Under-16 Mid and County A (hurling), Under-18 Mid A (hurling), Under-18 Mid and County A (football), Intermediate County Football final

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Under-14 All-Ireland (hurling), Under-15 Munster (hurling), Under-18 Munster (hurling), Under-14 Munster (football), Under-15 Munster (football), Under-17 Munster (football), Division 3 NFL

When and where did you first start playing football? Drom & Inch under-8s

Biggest influence on your football career: My father

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Soccer World Cup Final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning minor county football final with Drom & Inch

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Luke Boland – Goal poacher

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Conor McGregor

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Finding time for a social life

Toughest player to mark in training? Ciarán Kenrick

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Colm O’ Shaughnessy

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A race horse

Favourite holiday destination: Greece

Favourite Food: Chicken Kebab

Favourite drink: Banana Mooju

Favourite music? Coldplay

Favourite book? Gazza: My Story – Paul Gascoigne

Favourite TV show/film? Peaky Blinders

In ten years time I hope to be….? Alive and well

One thing you may not know about me…… I was born in the Faroe Islands

 

Name: Shane O’ Connell

Club: Golden/Kilfeacle

Date of birth: 21 January 1995

Schools/Colleges attended? Golden NS, Cashel Community School, W.I.T.

Achievements with your club to date? Several underage West medals from under-12 to under-21. Junior A West and county football championship, intermediate West football championship.

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Division three league final

When and where did you first start playing football? Out the back at home with the cousins

Biggest influence on your football career: Parents

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Super Bowl, no interest in the football but looks like it’s right craic

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Ireland beating New Zealand in the rugby is a standout

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Thomas O’ Halloran, a club mate of mine. He’s retired now but he was a gifted hurler and footballer. Had an eye for goal

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Conor McGregor

Toughest player to mark in training? Liam McGrath

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Sweeney would have a joke or two

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? Depends on how much I won

Favourite Food: Spuds, chicken, vegetables and pepper sauce

Favourite book? Paul O’ Connell’s one was very good

Favourite TV show/film? Game of Thrones. Step Brothers

In ten years time I hope to be….? Still playing GAA with a heap of medals under the bed

One thing you may not know about me…… I can cook a mean chicken curry if I had to

 

 

Name: Kevin O’ Halloran

Club: Portroe

Date of Birth: 6 January 1994

Schools/Colleges attended? Nenagh College, LIT

Achievements with your club to date? Various underage grades won, north senior hurling 2012

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Munster final 2015, League final 2017

When and where did you first start playing football? With my club when I was probably under-10/12

Biggest influence on your football career: My parents

What sporting event would you most like to attend? The Masters

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Probably winning the 2012 North hurling championship with my club.

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Diarmuid Connolly the guy has everything

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Tiger Woods

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Going training

Toughest player to mark in training? Robbie Kiely

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Toss of a coin between Conor Sweeney and Philip Austin

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? New car definitely

Favourite holiday destination: New York

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite music? Pop or rap

Favourite TV show/film? Peaky Blinders

In ten years time I hope to be….? Still able to play sports

One thing you may not know about me…… I enjoy hurling just as much as football

 

 

Name: Michael O’Reilly

Club: Clonmel Commercials

Date of Birth: 25 November 1997

Schools/Colleges attended? CBS High School Cork institute of Technology St Peter and Paul’s Primary school

Achievements with your club to date? South and County “A” titles in under-12, under-14, under-16, minor and under-21. Senior county champions 2017

When and where did you first start playing football? When I was five in the GAA centre Clonmel

Biggest influence on your football career: Charlie McGeever

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Champions League final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Senior county final 2017

Favourite Venue: Semple stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Stephen Cluxton, he’s just at a different level

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Cristiano Ronaldo

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balancing college and sport

Toughest player to mark in training? Kevin Fahey

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Emmett Moloney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A car

Favourite holiday destination: America

Favourite Food: Chicken

Favourite drink: Tea

Favourite TV show/film? Breaking Bad

In ten years time I hope to be….? Winning All Irelands

Name: Michael Quinlivan

Club: Clonmel Commercials

Date of Birth: 15 February 1993

Championship debut: 2012 V Kerry

Honours: Allianz league division four and three, Munster and All-Ireland minor football 2011, Munster club championship 2015

 

 

Name: Jody Sheehan

Club: Fethard

Date of Birth: 3 May 1997

Honours: South and county intermediate champions 2016

 

Name: Colm O ‘Shaughnessy

Club: Ardfinnan

Date of birth 27 December 1996

Schools/Colleges attended? Rockwell College, University College Dublin

Achievements with your club to date? Junior A hurling county, under-21 B South

Achievements with Tipperary to date? Under-21 Munster title

When and where did you first start playing football? Naas, Co. Kildare aged three

Biggest influence on your football career: Dad

What sporting event would you most like to attend? World Cup final

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning Munster under-21

Favourite Venue: Fitzgerald stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Lee Keegan

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Roberto Firmino

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Trying not to get injured

Toughest player to mark in training? Emmet Moloney

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? George Hannigan

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? A car

Favourite holiday destination: Ski slopes

Favourite Food: Fajitas

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite music? Techno

Favourite book? The Day of the Jackal

Favourite TV show/film? The Wire

In ten years time I hope to be….? Enjoying life

 

 

 

Name: Liam Ryan

Club: Clonmel Commercials

Date of Birth: 5 August 1996

Schools/Colleges attended? St Peter and Paul’s primary school, Highschool CBS Clonmel and Mary Immaculate College

Achievements with your club to date? South and county football titles under-12, under-14, under-16, under-21, senior and Munster club championship

When and where did you first start playing football? Five years old with Brian White and Brian Acheson

Biggest influence on your football career: My parents and Pádraig Lyons

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Wrestle Mania

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Winning county intermediate hurling championship with St. Mary’s

Favourite Venue: Ned Hall Park

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Ronaldiniho

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balancing playing with different teams

Toughest player to mark in training? Conor Sweeney

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? Two new legs

Favourite holiday destination: Malia Greece

Favourite Food: Bacon and cabbage

Favourite drink: Beroca

Favourite music? Christy Moore

Favourite book? Mike Tyson: The Untold Truth

Favourite TV show/film? Sons of Anarchy

In ten years time I hope to be….? Rich and famous

One thing you may not know about me…… I play the trumpet

 

Name: Conor Sweeney

Club: Ballyporeen

Date of birth: 29 March 1990

Schools/Colleges attended? Rockwell College, UCC, Hibernia College.

Achievements with your club to date? County intermediate football title County junior A hurling title

Achievements with Tipperary to date? 2010 Munster under-21 medal, 2014 division four title, 2017 division three title

When and where did you first start playing football? At home in Balky I presume, can’t remember.

Biggest influence on your football career: My Family, parents in particular and other local club men who I played with when I was 16/17.

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Super Bowl probably, but that won’t happen, so an Old Firm derby will do fine.

To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Beating Galway in Croke Park to reach an All-Ireland semi-final in 2016.

Favourite Venue: Croke Park.

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Zlatan

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Trying to fit everything else in. Other aspects of your life come second.

Toughest player to mark in training? Anyone fast.

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel? Philip Austin

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? Trip to Vegas

Favourite holiday destination: New York

Favourite Food: A good pizza

Favourite drink: Coke

Favourite music? Anything really, currently a “easy naughties” playlist on Spotify

Favourite TV show/film? Both Ace Ventura films. POWER was very good too.

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy and happy.

One thing you may not know about me…… I can’t fit into a bath tub.

 

Name: Liam Treacy

Club: Loughmore Castleiney

Date of birth: 16 December 1992

Schools/Colleges attended? Our Lady’s Secondary School, Templemore, Froebel College of Education, National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Achievements with your club to date? Three county senior football titles, one county senior hurling title, Mid senior hurling and football titles

When and where did you first start playing football? Castleiney age seven

Biggest influence on your football career: Parents and coaches at Loughmore Castleiney GAA club

What sporting event would you most like to attend? Rugby World Cup

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player and why? Diarmuid Connolly, class act on the pitch

What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Roy Keane

What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balancing training with other aspects of life

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy? Audi A8

Favourite holiday destination: Somewhere warm with a beach and a view. Haven’t travelled enough to have a favourite.

Favourite Food: Granola and muesli

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite music? Anything 90’s

Favourite book? Too many…..

Favourite TV show/film? Rick and Morty

In ten years time I hope to be….? Healthy

 

 

 

 

Senior Football Squad Profiles 2017

Brian Fox – Captain for 2017

Club: Éire Óg Annacarty Donohill

DOB: 19/07/1988

Position: Wing forward

Tipperary debut: 2008 McGrath Cup V Cork Institute of Technology

Occupation: Teacher

Honours: National football league division 3 & 4, Munster and All Ireland intermediate hurling championship. County minor and under-21 football, county intermediate hurling, West senior football and three West senior hurling, Fitzgibbon Cup, two All-Ireland vocational schools titles, three county and Munster vocational schools titles.

Hopes for 2017: To get promoted to Division Two of the National Football League and to win the Munster senior football title.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Tomas O Sé and Brian Dooher because of their success, attitude, skill and the positions they play.

Toughest opponent: Sean Kavanagh as he is very strong, good off both feet and has an eye for a score.

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Beating Cork by two points for the first time in 72 years to qualify for the Munster final.

Favourite food: Lamb with roast potatoes

Favourite drink: Rock Shandy

Favourite Film/TV show: Friday Night Lights

Favourite Music: I love all kinds of music

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? Rugby, tennis, American football and basketball

Advice to young players: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, it is how you get better! Always challenge yourself.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football: Black card

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire most? Kobe Bryant

What interests/hobbies do you have outside of GAA? Socialising and farming

Favourite book: The Hunger Games

 

 

Philip Austin

Club: Borrisokane

DOB: 8 December 1986

Position: Forward

Tipperary Debut: 2006 V Kerry

Occupation: Teacher

Honours: Division 3 & 4 league titles, Munster under-21 hurling, one intermediate county club hurling championship, North under-16 C hurling championship, one senior county football championship (Thomas MacDonaghs), north and county junior football championship, two north intermediate football championships, north under-21, minor and under 16 B championships, All-Ireland fresher hurling championship (Waterford Institute of Technology), one all-Ireland vocational schools championship.

Hopes for 2017: To win the Munster championship

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most: George Hannigan. Twelve years an inter-county midfielder with no pace. Hero!

Who has been your toughest opponent? Ciaran (the doc) Mac Donald – he defies logic, he has no hips and he cleans up at training and matches every week when he returns to us in April with no training.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Gardener Park, Borrisokane – where it all began!

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: All Ireland Q-Final v Galway. Spent my career trying to make it to this stage and to win it was a massive boost.

Favourite food: A full Irish

Favourite drink: Lucozade Original

Favourite TV Show/Film: Faulty Towers

Favourite music: Indie

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Sunday league soccer and I support Chelsea

Advice to young players: Hard work beats talent.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Put a limit on hand passing. Way too many and skill of kicking has decreased.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Usain Bolt

What are your interests/hobbies? Golf

Favourite book: Fifty Shades of Grey

 

Liam Boland

Club: Moyle Rovers

DOB: 6 June 1992

Position: Corner forward

Occupation: Social care worker

Honours: South and county minor and Under-21 titles, South senior football, All Ireland senior B colleges title.

Hopes for 2017: To win promotion in the league and have a long championship run.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Bernard Brogan as he is a class player

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Favourite Food: Chicken curry

Favourite drink: Orange juice

Favourite TV Show/Film: The Walking Dead and Pulp Fiction

Favourite music: Anything, whatever is on

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Golf, rugby and soccer and I support Tottenham Hotspur

Advice to young players: Practice with both feet and listen to your manager

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? I wouldn’t change anything!

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Cristiano Ronaldo due to his will to win and be the best.

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? Golf and soccer

Favourite book: The Hobbit

 

 

Luke Boland

Club: Moyle Rovers

DOB: 3 August 1995

Position: Centre back

Tipperary debut: 2017 NFL V Antrim

Occupation: Teacher

Honours: Munster under-21, Munster senior colleges with High School, Clonmel.

Hopes for 2017: To start for Tipperary in the championship and to win a Munster championship and reach an All Ireland semi final.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Robbie Kiely, I’ve learnt a lot from him by the way he plays in training and matches.

Toughest opponent: Michael Burns from Kerry

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Beating Dublin in the All Ireland under-21 semi final

Favourite food: steak and chips

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite Film/TV show: The Hangover

Favourite Music: 90s hit music

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I enjoy all sports and I follow Arsenal and Munster and Ireland in all codes

Advice to young players: Always keep a good level of aerobic fitness during off season and around Christmas.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football: None

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire most? Nadal

What interests/hobbies do you have outside of GAA? Playing pool

Favourite book:  Mickey Harte’s book

 

Aidan Buckley

Club: St. Patrick’s GAA Club, Drangan and Cloneen

DOB: 26/5/97

Position: Midfield

Occupation: Sales Assistant

Honours: Under-17 Munster football, under-14 South hurling and two junior south hurling championship, schools D Munster football

Hopes for 2017: “To make my championship debut”

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you most and why? “Peter Acheson, he is a fierce competitor and leader on the field”

Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Mark O’ Connor, a serious talent and physically very strong

Favourite Grounds: Fitzgerald Stadium

What has been your most memorable moment playing football for Tipperary? “Being part of the panel that beat Galway in Croke Park was special”

Favourite Food: Steak

Favourite Drink: Protein Milk

Favourite TV Show/Film: Game of Thrones

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? Soccer and rugby

 

David Butler

Club: Knockavilla Doneskeigh Kickhams

DOB: 8 January 1992

Position: wing forward

Occupation: Quality control officer

Honours: Numerous underage hurling and football titles, one junior county football title, one west minor, one Munster under-16 schools medal,

Hopes for 2017: To build on last year’s success.

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most: Gerry Horgan, magic left foot!

Who has been your toughest opponent? Brian Horgan, in my ear on and off the field.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Croke Park

Favourite food: Roast chicken dinner

Favourite drink: Lucozade sport

Favourite TV Show/Film: Home and Away

Favourite music: Country music

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Soccer and I’m a big Rosegreen Rangers and Manchester United fan

Advice to Young Players: Train hard and stay out of the pubs

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Remove the black card

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Conor McGregor for his dedication and self-belief

What are your interests/hobbies? Golf, soccer and a game of cards

Favourite book: Sugra in primary school!

 

 

Alan Campbell

Club: Moyle Rovers

DOB: 9 September 1991

Position: Full back

Tipperary debut: 2012 Munster championship V Kerry

Occupation: Software engineer

Tipperary Debut: 2014 National football league

Hopes for 2017: To win the Munster final and build on the great progress of 2016

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you most? Declan Browne. He thrived despite Tipperary football struggling at the time.

Who has been your toughest opponent: Jamie Clarke

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Playing the All Ireland semi-final against Mayo

Favourite food: Indian

Favourite TV Show/Film: The Wire

Outside of GAA, what sports do you follow:  I enjoy NFL, golf and I support Manchester United in soccer

Advice to young players: Hard work pays off

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football: Get rid of the black card in favour of the sin bin.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, has impressed you? Conor McGregor, his rise to the top has been impressive.

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? I love all sports in general

 

 

Liam Casey

Club: Cahir

DOB: 12 December 1995

Position: Midfield

Tipperary debut: 2015 National Football League V Clare, championship debut Munster championship V Waterford, 2015

Occupation: Student

Honours: One Munster minor and Under-21 championship, Under-21 B South and county, four All Irelands with University College Dublin.

Hopes for 2017: To get to and win the Munster final and then compete in the All Ireland series

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Jimmy Feehan because he has learned how to kick pass!

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Winning the Munster Under-21 title mainly because it was in Semple Stadium in front of a big Tipperary following

Favourite food: Burrito

Favourite TVshow/Film: Peaky Blinders

Favourite music: Anything and everything

Outside of GAA, what sports do you follow? I enjoy soccer, rugby and golf and I’m a huge Manchester United fan.

Advice to young players: Just enjoy it!

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Start the championship earlier.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire and why? Kieran “Shelly” Tobin as he’s a great man to get things done!

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? Farming

Best book you have ever read? Sive by John B Keane

 

Paddy Codd

Club: Killenaule

DOB: 18 July 1988

Position: Full back

Tipperary debut: 2008 V Limerick

Occupation: Teacher

Honours: Division 3 and division 4 league titles

Hopes for 2017: To win promotion to division 2 and to finally win a Munster final.

Toughest opponent: John “Bubbles” O Dwyer, he has everything a defender hates

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Winning the division 4 title in Croke Park

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Water

Favourite Film/TV show: Goldrush

Favourite Music: Anything really

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? Rugby

 Advice to young players: Never give up on your dreams

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football: The pick up

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire most? Rich Froning

What interests/hobbies do you have outside of GAA? Crossfit

Favourite book:  I’ve never read a book!

 

 

Evan Comerford

Club: Kilsheelan Kilcash

DOB: 18/01/1994

Position: Goalkeeper

Tipperary debut: 2015 Munster senior champions V Waterford

Occupation: General operator with Bulmers

Honours: Munster and All Ireland minor football 2011, Munster minor 2012, Munster under-21 2015, South and county under-12, under-14, under-16, minor, junior and senior, under-18 All Ireland schools.

Hopes for 2017: To win the Munster final and play in Croke Park in August.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you and why? Brian Fenton because he was called into the Dublin panel in 2015 and has become one of, if not the best player in the country.

Toughest opponent: Brian Geaney, when he gets an eye for goal he rarely misses.

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing for Tipperary? The All Ireland minor final of 2011, beating Dublin in Croke Park and 30 to 40 thousand Dublin fans is hard to top.

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Mooju

Favourite film/TV show: Only Fools and Horses and Stepbrothers

Favourite music: All kinds but mainly pop music

What sports, outside of GAA do you enjoy? Soccer, I’m a big Manchester United fan. I also like to play pitch and putt as well as golf.

Advice to young players: Practice and believe in your ability.

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? Take away the black card

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Roy Keane, he was a true professional and a leader.

What hobbies/interests do you have outside of GAA? I love to attend music festivals when I can.

Favourite book: Keith Richards, Life

 

 

Willie Connors

Club: Kiladangan

DOB: 10 August 1996

Position: Corner and wing back

Tipperary Debut: National Football League V Antrim 2017 in Semple Stadium

Occupation: Student

Honours: Three north senior hurling titles, one under-21 north hurling title, minor north and county titles

Hopes for 2017: Promotion in the league, win a Munster title, make the last four in the All-Ireland series,

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most: Philly McMahon, he is just a hardy character and rarely gets bet.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: 2013 beating Cork in Semple Stadium was one of my best days ever with any team. We had an incredible bond.

Favourite food: Chicken stir fry

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite TV Show/Film: Grey’s Anatomy and Shawshank Redemption.

Favourite music: All

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? The rugby sevens world series.

Advice to young players: Enjoy meeting all the lads for matches and training no matter what, win or lose, but if you work hard and have the chance of winning with your friends do it !!! There’s no better feeling in the world.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Allow six to eight steps with the ball before you play it.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Dan Carter, cool, calm and a pleasure to watch.

What are your interests/hobbies? Cooking and playing FIFA with the lads

 

 

Martin Dunne

Club: Moyle Rovers

DOB: 12 August 1986

Position: Midfield

Tipperary Debut: 2012 senior football championship V Down

Occupation: Account manager

Hopes for 2017: Win the Munster senior football final

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most: Peter Acheson, his competitiveness and all round skills of the game are amazing

Who has been your toughest opponent? Brian Fox, he hates losing

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Beating Cork in the 2016 championship – history was made

Favourite food: Paella

Favourite drink: Coffee

Favourite TV Show/Film: Planet Earth

Favourite music: All types

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? I follow Munster rugby and Canucks in ice-hockey

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Award a mark on the kick outs

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Sonny Bill Williams and Conor McGregor because of how they train and their physical condition

What are your interests/hobbies? I enjoy yoga and hill climbing

Favourite book: Marching Powder by Rusty Young

 

 

Ian Fahey

Club: Clonmel Commercials

DOB: 29 June 1994

Position: Centre forward

Tipperary Debut: 2013 Munster championship V Kerry

Occupation: Fitter

Honours: Two Munster minor football titles, one All-Ireland minor football title, under-21 Munster football, Division 4 league title, South, county and Munster senior club title, county minor south and county,

Hopes for 2017: To win the Munster final

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most: Dublin’s Diarmuid Connelly due to his ability to kick off both legs.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Winning the minor All-Ireland title was very special.

Favourite food: Steak

Favourite drink: Water or Lucozade Sport.

Favourite TV Show/Film: Man on Fire

Favourite music: I’d listen to anything

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Soccer and I’m a big follower of Arsenal.

Advice to young players: Practice everyday, not just at training.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Get rid of the black card.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Paul O Connell due to his leadership on and off the field.

What are your interests/hobbies? Soccer

 

Kevin Fahey

Club: Clonmel Commersials

DOB: 26 July 1995

Position: Centre back

Tipperary debut: V Longford NFL

Occupation: Student

Honours:  Two minor Munster football titles, one under-21 Munster football, one All Ireland minor football, two county senior football, one Munster senior club football, one Munster under-15 A,

Hopes for 2017:  To win promotion

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most?  Lee Keegan. Very good going forward and defending

Toughest opponent: Kerry, they have top players in every position

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Winning the Munster under-21 football final against Cork.

Favourite food: Mexican

Favourite drink: Coke

Favourite Film/TV show: Shutter Island

Favourite Music: House music

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I enjoy soccer and follow Liverpool

Advice to young players:  Eat healthy

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football: Get rid of the black card

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire most? Steven Gerrard, he was some leader on the field

What interests/hobbies do you have outside of GAA? Going to the gym

Favourite book:  Steven Gerrard’s book

 

 

Jimmy Feehan

Club: Killenaule

DOB: 11/08/1995

Position: Half back

Tipperary debut: 2015 qualifier V Louth in Semple Stadium

Occupation: Student

Honours: Munster minor football (2012), Munster Under-21 football (2015), two South senior hurling (2013, 2015), two South senior football (2012, 2014), South Under-21 A (2015), South Under-21 B (2015), Under-21 B county hurling 2015, Sigerson Cup 2015,

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Most memorable moment playing for Tipperary: Winning the Munster Under-21 title in 2015, when we defeated Cork in Semple Stadium

 

Diarmuid Foley

Club: Moyle Rovers

DOB: 30 June 1988

Position: Wing Forward

Occupation: Agricultural Consultant & Farmer

Honours: Two county senior football, three county Under-21 A football, one South Under-21 A hurling

What are your hopes for 2017? Win promotion from division 3 and capture a Munster title

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you most? Diarmuid Connolly

Who has been your toughest opponent? Ciaran McDonald as he is a very tight marker

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Favourite Drink: Lucozade

Favourite Food: Stew

Favourite TV Show/Film: The Guard

Favourite Music: Anything but rap!

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I enjoy soccer and I’m a huge Arsenal fan.

Advice to young players: Keep going!

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? I’d introduce a sin bin rule

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Thierry Henry

What is the best book that you have read? The Jim McGuinness autobiography

 

George Hannigan

Club: Shannon Rovers
DOB: 16/9/1987
Height: 6-1
Weight: 14st
Occupation: Primary school teacher in Nenagh CBS

Position: Midfield
Honours: NFL Promotion Div 4, 2008; NFL Div 3 title 2009; Member Irish Compromise U-17 team. Won series 2005; Trench Cup winner with Mary I in 2008; Harty Cup an All-Ireland College winner with Saint Flannans 2005. George also played a key role in Thomas MacDonagh’s historic win in the senior football championship in 2011 and won divisional honours with them in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. He has also won two North Tipperary junior football championships and a north intermediate hurling medal with his club Shannon Rovers.

George made his National Football League debut for Tipperary at midfield against Sligo February 2006. George was the captain of the Tipperary Minor Football team in 2005. George is also an accomplished hurler, winning a Harty Cup medal with St. Flannans at wing-back in 2005. George is from the Shannon Rovers club in North Tipperary and he captained their Junior Football team to win the 2005 North Junior A Football Final against Nenagh Eire Og. George made his championship debut as a substitute against Kerry in the 2006 Munster Senior Football semi-final. His aim for 2017 is very simple: “to improve upon 2016”. He regards Limerick’s John Galvin as his toughest opponent saying that when you have to mark him you are “always in for a tough day”. His favourite ground is Croke Park and he regards Tipperary’s victory over Cork in 2016 as his most memorable day in the Blue and Gold as we “finally overcame a division one side”.

Favourite Food: Chicken

Favourite Drink: Orange Juice

TV Show: Suits

Favourite Sports and Teams Outside of GAA: Soccer and George is a big supporter of Newcastle FC

Advise to young players: Analyse and develop your weaknesses

What Rule Changes Would you make to Gaelic Football: “Black card to be retained”

What sports person, outside of GAA, do you admire and why? Paul O Connell due to his leadership skills

 

Joseph Hennessy

Club: Loughmore Castleiney

DOB: 24 February 1994

Position:  Back

Tipperary debut: 2017, McGrath Cup V Kerry

Occupation: Student

Honours: One senior hurling, three senior football, two under-21 A hurling, one under-21 A football, one minor A hurling, A county finals at all underage grades in hurling and football

Favourite GAA grounds: Leahy Park, Cashel

Favourite food: Bacon and cabbage

Favourite drink: Tea

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I play golf and I support Arsenal and Munster

 

 

Josuha Keane

Club: Golden Kilfeakle

DOB: 16/7/1996

Position: Centre Forward

Debut: 2016 NFL V Limerick

Occupation: Apprentice

Honours: Munster and All Ireland minor hurling 2013, Under-21 Munster football 2015

Hopes for 2017: “To have another good year and reach another Munster final”

Favourite Grounds: Semple Stadium

What has been your most memorable moment playing football for Tipperary? “The entire 2016 campaign”

Favourite Food: chicken carbonara

Favourite Drink: Milk

Favourite TV show/film: The Hurricane

What music do you like to listen to? “Any bad song Conor Sweeney puts on!”

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? What teams do you follow? “In basketball I follow the Golden State Warriors and in boxing I follow Anthony Joshua”

What advice would you give to young players? “To enjoy every minute playing and you can always get better”

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? “Black card gone and introduce a mark for a clean catch”

What sports person, outside of GAA, do you admire and why? “Paul O Connell and Anthony Joshua because they both have such a will to win”

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? “I love watching nature documentaries”

What is the best book that you have read? “Pirlo’s book is a decent read”

Jack Kennedy

Club: Clonmel Commersials

DOB: 18 May 1997

Position: Midfield

Occupation: Colllege student

Honours: South and county football titles from Under-12 to senior, Munster senior football club, county minor hurling, south hurling from Under-12 to minor, county senior schools championship with Rockwell College,

Favourite GAA Grounds: Croke Park

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Beating Kildare in the minor All Ireland semi-final.

Favourite food: Steak

Favourite TV Show/Film: Friday Night Lights

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? All sports really, I support Manchester United in soccer and would always follow Munster in the rugby

 

Ciaran Kenrick

Club: Moyle Rovers

DOB: 22/11/1989

Position: Goalkeeper

Tipperary debut: 2015 Munster quarter final V Waterford

Occupation: Garda

Honours: 2010 Munster under-21 football, two county senior football titles, five South senior football championships, three county under-21 football, three South under-21 football, one South minor

Hopes for 2017: Gain promotion to division 2 and to return to Croke Park in the championship.

Which Gaelic footballer do you admire the most? Diarmuid Connolly, the most skilful player in the game despite the negative attention he receives. He can score off his right or left from any angle.

Toughest Opponent: Paul Geaney, he is very fond of going for goals!

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary? Winning the Munster under-21 football final against Kerry in Tralee. It was the first ever championship won by Tipperary at that grade in football.

Favourite Food: Chicken and mushroom vol-au-vent.

Favourite Drink: Milk

Favourite TV show: The Royle Family

Favourite music: Christy Moore

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I play soccer and golf and I’m a massive Liverpool fan.

Advice to young players: Never stop working on the basic skills of the game.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Allow a clean pick up off the ground and get rid of the black card.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Lionel Messi as he is the best player in the world.

What interests and hobbies have you outside of GAA? I love being on the golf course and I’ve started to swim a little lately.

Favourite book: The Gambler by Oisin McConville

Robbie Kiely

Club: Carbery Rangers (Cork)

Date of Birth: 16/12/1990

Occupation: Software Engineer

Schools/College Attended:  The Abbey CBS / NUI Galway

Position: Centre Back

Weight:  86 kg

Height: 5ft 10 in

Achievements with club to date: Cork SFC 2016

When and where did you first start playing football? Kilmacud Crokes U-6’s in Dublin.

Biggest influence on your football career:  Family

What sporting event would you most like to attend?  Thinking of going to the Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019

To date what is your favourite moment in sport?  Playing Galway in Croke Park in the All-Ireland Q-F

Favourite Venue:  Semple Stadium

Favourite G.A.A. player: I would say Ciaran McDonald here on our panel, a pure inspiration to anybody that wants to play football.

What sportsperson would you most like to meet?  Mike Tyson

What is the hardest part of your sporting life?  Keeping a balance with my work and social life.

Toughest player to mark in training?  At the moment it would be Holly.

Who is the ‘joker’ on the panel?  There are a few jokers on the panel Philip Austin can be a bit of craic after a few lucozades

If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy?!  A helicopter or something to get me around the place quicker.

Favourite holiday destination:  Berlin, they know how to enjoy themselves.

Favourite Food: At the moment I like a few doughnuts every now and then.

Favourite Drink: Coffee

Favourite Music: Kendrick Lamar’s new album is on repeat in the car at the minute.

Favourite Film: Not too sure, I would prefer a TV-series at the minute, either House of Cards or Game of Thrones  

In ten years time I hope to be:  Successful and Lucky.

One thing you may not know about me……  When I was about 11 or 12 I ran over my Dad in a motorised go kart and broke his leg. Fair to say I was not allowed drive it again.

 

Jason Lonergan

Club: Clonmel Commercials

DOB: 27 February 1994

Position: Wing forward

Tipperary debut: 2015 NFL V Sligo

Occupation: Student

Honours:  All Ireland minor final, Munster minor final, under-21 Munster final

Hopes for 2017:  To get a lot of game time and to get another great run in the championship

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most?  Declan Browne, he is the only Tipperary footballer to have two All Stars

Toughest opponent: Bill Maher – he never stops running

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary: Winning the minor All Ireland, we were serious under dogs for the game but pulled it out of the bag

Favourite food: Steak

Favourite drink: Chocolate milk

Favourite Film/TV show: Hacksaw Ridge

Favourite Music: Anything really, I’m not picky

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I enjoy snooker and soccer and I follow Manchester United

Advice to young players:  Every player has good and bad days. Keep the head up

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire most? Cristiano Ronaldo as he came from nothing

What interests/hobbies do you have outside of GAA? Snooker and golf

 

Bill Maher

Club: Kilsheelan Kilcash

DOB: 21/01/1994

Position: wing back

Tipperary senior debut: Munster senior quarter final V Waterford, 2016

Occupation: Student

Honours: Two Munster minor football, one Munster minor hurling, one Munster under-21 football, Munster senior hurling, All Ireland minor hurling and football. South under-16, minor, junior and intermediate titles and county junior title. Senior county, Munster and All Ireland B schools titles.

Hopes for 2017: Improve on last year.

What Gaelic footballer do you admire the most? Conor Sweeney because of his work ethic.

Toughest opponent? Kevin McLoughlin. His movement is excellent and as a result he is very hard to track.

Favourite Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary? Beating Galway in 2016. They were provincial champions and we played to our potential.

Favourite food: chicken curry

Favourite drink: Coke

Favourite TV show/film: Suits or Harry Potter

Favourite Music: Bruce Springsteen, Oasis and The Kooks

Outside of GAA, what sports do you follow? I enjoy rugby and follow Munster.

Advice to young players: Develop your weaknesses and never be content with your game

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Let the players pick the ball directly off the ground.

What sportsperson, outside of Gaelic football, do you admire? Paul O’ Connell. He is a savage competitor but always seems humble and down to earth.

What interests and hobbies have you outside of GAA? Meeting up with friends and playing pool in town.

Favourite book: Roy Keane’s first autobiography.

 

Aidan McGrath

Club: Loughmore Castleiney

DOB: 13 March 1991

Position: Wing Back

Tipperary Debut: McGrath Cup, 2017 V Cork

Occupation: Agricultural Advisor

Honours: All-Ireland under-21 hurling, three county Senior Football, one county under-21 football, one county senior hurling, one county under-21 hurling

Hopes for 2017: Promotion and win the Munster final

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most: Lee Keegan

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Favourite food: Thai food

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite TV Show/Film: Peaky Blinders

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Golf, rugby and soccer and I support Manchester United.

Advice to Young Players: Train hard and work on your skills

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Rory McIIroy

What are your interests/hobbies? Fishing and reading

Favourite book: Paul McGrath – Back From the Brink

 

 

Liam McGrath

Club: Loughmore Castleiney

DOB: 22 February 1993

Position: Corner forward

Occupation: Student

Honours: Munster and All Ireland minor football 2011, County senior football 2013, 2014 & 2015, county senior hurling 2013, Fitzgibbon Cup 2014.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing for Tipperary: Winning the minor All Ireland in 2011

 

Alan Moloney

Club: Rockwell Rovers

DOB: 31/3/1990

Position: Midfield

Championship Debut: 2009 Munster championship V Limerick

Occupation: Dealer Development Manager with Bank of Ireland Finance

Honours: 2009 Division 3 Football League & 2010 Under-21 Munster Football Championship, 8 West Intermediate Football Championships, 1 West Intermediate Hurling Championship, 1 West & County Junior Hurling Championship, 5 under-21 West Football Championships, one under-21 County Football Championship

Hopes for 2017: Win promotion from division 3 in the league, win the Munster championship and get back to Croke Park

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you most and why? Diarmuid Connolly – class footballer and gets a lot of attention off the opposition

Toughest Opponent: “Ciaran McDonald – no matter what you do you’d never get the better of him”

Favourite Grounds: Semple Stadium

What has been your most memorable moment playing football for Tipperary? Beating Kerry in the Munster under-21 final in 2010 in Tralee

Favourite Food: Steak & Spuds, Bacon & Cabbage

Favourite Drink: Lucozade

Favourite Film: The Green Mile

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? Rugby and soccer

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? The black card

What sports person, outside of GAA, do you admire and why? Roy Keane – he was a great player

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? Cinema

What player has impressed you most and why: Declan Browne –  was an all round excellent player

 

Emmet Moloney

Club: Drom & Inch

DOB: 13/08/1997

Position: Wing Back

Occupation: Student

Honours: (With Tipperary) Under-14 All Ireland (hurling), Under-15 Munster (hurling), Under 18 Munster (hurling), Under-14 Munster (football), Under-15 Munster (football), Under-17 Munster (football) (With Drom & Inch) Under-14 Mid and County A titles (hurling and football), Under-14 county Féile na nGael, Under-16 Mid A (football), Under-16 Mid and County A (hurling), Under-18 Mid A (hurling), Under-18 Mid and County A (football), intermediate county football, (with school) White Cup and Dean Ryan Cup (both hurling) and Munster senior B football.

Hopes for 2017: Gain promotion to division 2 of the National Football League and to contest the Munster senior football final.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Diarmuid Connolly (Dublin) as he the most gifted footballer of this era.

Who has been your toughest opponent? Mikey Connors, he never stops running!

Favourite GAA grounds? Semple Stadium

What has been your most memorable moment playing for Tipperary and why? Playing in an All-Ireland final in Croke Park, it was my childhood dream.

Favourite Food: Farmhouse Burger

Favourite Drink: Banana Mooju

Favourite Film: The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite Music: Bastile

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? Rugby (Munster) and soccer (Manchester United)

Advice to young players? Work hard, play hard

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? Get rid of the black card

What sportsperson outside of GAA, do you admire? Conor McGregor because he made himself world champion and started from nothing.

What interests and hobbies have you outside of GAA? Five a side soccer and socialising

What is the best book that you have read? The Blind Side by Michael Lewis

 

Shane O’ Connell

Club: Golden Kilfeakle

DOB: 21/1/1995

Position: Half back and corner back

Championship Debut: 2016 Munster Championship V Cork

Occupation: Draughtsman

Honours: County Junior-A hurling 2015, numerous West underage titles,

Hopes for 2017: “To reach another Munster title and another trip to Croke Park”

Favourite Grounds: Semple Stadium and Golden, both unbelievable pitches

Most Memorable Moment Playing with Tipperary: Beating Cork in the Munster championship in 2016 and then the celebrations following the full time whistle against Galway.

Favourite food: Chicken, stuffing and spuds

Favourite drink: Water

Favourite TV Show/Film: Game of Thrones

Favourite music: Any music bar rock!

Advice to Young Players: Never give up

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? What teams do you follow? Munster in rugby and Leeds in soccer

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? “Get rid of the black card!”

What are your interests/hobbies? Minding Katie takes up most of my time outside of GAA!!

Favourite book: Paul O Connell’s book – some read!

Kevin O Halloran

Club: Portroe

DOB: 6 January 1994

Position: Forward

Tipperary debut: 2015 Munster Championship V Kerry in Semple Stadium

Occupation: Factory worker

Honours: One Munster Under-21 football, one North senior hurling, one North junior football, two North under-21 hurling, two North under-21 football, one North minor hurling, Munster 16 1/2 vocational schools hurling with Nenagh College,

Favourite GAA grounds: Semple Stadium, Thurles

Most memorable moment playing with Tipperary:  Winning the Munster Under-21 in 2015. Just being a part of it was something special.

Favourite food: Pasta and chicken

Favourite drink: Milk

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I like to watch soccer and golf.

Advice to young players: Listen to your mentors and make sure you learn something every night you go to the field.

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football: Get rid of the black card

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire most? Paul O Connell, his leadership and mental strength on the field is second to none

 

Colm O Shaughnessy

Club: Ardfinnan

DOB: 27 December 1996

Position: Corner back

Tipperary debut: 2015 All Ireland qualifiers against Louth in Semple Stadium

Occupation: Student

Honours: Munster Under-21 football, minor B county hurling, minor B South football, Under-21 B South football.

What are your hopes for 2017? To get back to both a Munster final and Croke Park.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Lee Keegan as he sacrifices his own game for the team.

Who has been your toughest opponent? Andy Moran

Favourite GAA Grounds: Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Most memorable moment playing for Tipperary: After the All Ireland quarter final against Galway, it was a great feeling to win and we got to enjoy it with friends and family.

Favourite Food: Chicken fajitas

Favourite Drink: Milk

Favourite TV Show/Film: Peaky Blinders

Favourite Music: Anything really

What sports outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Rugby and in particular following Ireland and Munster

Advice to young players: Practice with both feet

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? Have a penalty shootout after extra time rather than a replay

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? CJ Stander

Best book you have ever read? The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

 

 

Paul Shanahan

Club: Upperchurch – Drombane

DOB: 8 May 1995

Position: Midfield

Tipperary Debut: McGrath Cup, 2015 V Cork

Occupation: Student

Honours: Munster under-21 football 2015, under-21 and minor B football county final, under-21 B hurling county final. Various under-12, under-14 and under-16 county finals, Rice Cup 2007, 2008. Croke Cup 2008, 2009. White Cup 2008.

Hopes for 2017: Win the Munster final

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Favourite food: Chicken curry

Favourite drink: Water

Favourite TV Show/Film: Suits

Favourite music: All types

What sports, outside of GAA, do you enjoy? Soccer and rugby and I support Arsenal and Munster.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Paul O Connell, he is very driven and will do anything to win.

What are your interests/hobbies? I enjoy soccer and socialising

Favourite book: Paul O Connell – The Battle

 

Colm Stapleton

Club: Upperchurch Drombane

DOB: 1 September 1988

Position: Corner forward

Occupation: Electronics factory worker

Honours: Under- 21 B Mid and county hurling, two county senior hurling leagues and Mid and county intermediate football, junior hurling All Ireland with University of Limerick

Hopes for 2017: To win promotion in the National League.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Diarmuid Connolly because he makes the game look so easy.

Favourite food: steak and chips

Favourite drink: Milk

Favourite TV Show/Film: Family Guy

Favourite music: Anything and everything

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? I enjoy soccer and I’m a massive Manchester United fan.

Advice to young players: Learn from your mistakes and always stay positive.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Roy Keane because he always speaks his mind.

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? Woodwork and DIY

Best book you have read? The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson

 

Conor Sweeney

Club: Ballyporeen

DOB: 29 March 1990

Position: Corner forward

Tipperary debut: 2010 McGrath Cup V University of Limerick

Occupation: Secondary School Teacher

Honours: Munster Under-21 Football, National League Division 4, county intermediate football, county Junior-A hurling

What are your hopes for 2017? Contest another Munster final

What Gaelic footballer has impressed you most? Conor McManus because he is consistently good.

Who is your toughest opponent? James Loughray as he is a very tight marker.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Croke Park and Semple Stadium

Favourite Food: Chicken or steak

Favourite drink: Water

Favourite TV show/Film? A League of Their Own and Friends

Outside of GAA, what sports do you enjoy? Munster and Irish rugby and I follow Manchester United in soccer.

Advice to young players: Do whatever you can to stay injury free!

What changes, if any, would you make to the rules of Gaelic football? Improve the black card situation.

What sports person, outside of GAA, do you admire and why? Jonathan Sexton. I don’t like him but I admire him. He does what it takes to be the best.

What interests/hobbies have you outside of GAA? Cinema, socialising and watching television.

What is the best book that you have read? I haven’t read a book since my Leaving Certificate.

Liam Treacy

Club: Loughmore Castleiney

DOB: 16 December 1992

Position: Centre forward/midfield

Occupation: Primary school teacher

Honours: Under-12, Under-16, Under-18, Uunder-21 A hurling county championships. Under-12, Under-16, Under-21 A football county championships. One county senior hurling championship, three county senior football championships. Ryan Cup – division 2 hurling championship for third level colleges. (NUIM), secondary school: Under-15, Under-17 county hurling titles. Under-15, Under-16 1/2 Munster hurling titles, Under-15, Under-18 1/2 county football titles

Hopes for 2017: Play as many league games as I can and for the team to gain promotion from division 3. Make my senior championship debut, beat Cork and win a Munster championship.

Which Gaelic footballer has impressed you the most? Michael Quinlivan for what he has achieved.

Favourite GAA Grounds: Semple Stadium

Most memorable moment playing for Tipperary: Beating Cork in Pairc Uí Chaoimh as a minor in 2009

Favourite food: Chicken Korma

Favourite drink: Coke Cola

Favourite TV show/film? Tough choice but I’ll go for The Dark Knight

Favourite music: I like just about everything including Ed Sheeran, Gavin James, The Coronas, Coldplay, UB40, Westlife….

Outside of GAA, what sports do you follow? I enjoy golf and I’m a big Munster rugby and Manchester United fan.

Advice to young players: Practice as much as possible, listen to your coaches and do what they tell you!

What changes, if any, would you make to Gaelic football? I’d have no black card as it is not being used correctly.

What sportsperson, outside of GAA, do you admire? Roy Keane, I’ve always admired him from a young age.

What are your interests and hobbies? Watching films, reading the odd book and playing golf when I can.

Best book: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes