Tipperary GAA club Kilruane MacDonaghs complete rare double championship win

The minor A football winners in north Tipperary are Kilruane MacDonaghs who have completed a rare double of pure class for the third time in their history. Read about it in this weeks club notes below. 

U21
In the ‘B’ semi-final, we came out the wrong side of a 2-17 to 1-19 scoreline against Newport in MacDonagh Park. Thanks to the players and management for their efforts during the campaign.

Minor
We claimed the minor ‘A’ football title for the fourth time with a 0-13 to 1-9 victory over Nenagh Éire Óg in Puckane. Our previous titles were won in 1970, 1972 and 1984. This latest victory completes the hurling/football double for this group of players.

The double was also completed in 1972. Congratulations to the players and management.

Schools Hurling
Shane Cleary and Brian O’Meara lined out on the Nenagh CBS Harty Cup team that overcame St. Francis College, Rochestown, in the second round of the competition.

Well done to all the Kilruane MacDonaghs players who were involved with the Borrisokane CC team’s victory over Patrician Academy Mallow.

U13
Tiarnán Casey played with the North Tipperary football team in Dr. Morris Park on Saturday.

Handball
Congratulations to Rory and Hannah Grace, who were crowned World Champions. Rory and Sean Coughlan (Clare) won the Men’s ‘A’ doubles final while Hannah and Jodie Keeling (Wexford) won the Girls’ U19 Doubles final.

AGM
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubroom on Thursday, 5th December at 8.00pm. It will be preceded by Mass for deceased members in Cloughjordan Church at 7.30pm.

Nomination forms are now available on our website www.kilruane.com and must be returned to secretary.kilruanemacdonaghs.tipperary@gaa.ie by Tuesday, 3rd December.

Tipperary Draw
Congratulations to Ger Cleary, Behamore, who won €500 and to Shay O’Meara, Cloughkeating who won €300 in the Tipperary Draw.

Lotto
The jackpot stands at €6,100. Tickets are available from the usual outlets, or you can play on Club Spot. Thanks for your continued support. 

Bingo
The weekly Bingo session continues on Saturday night in the Fr. O’Meara Centre, Kilruane at 8.00pm. The jackpot is €1,850.

Table Quiz
North Tipperary GAA Referees are holding a Fun Table Quiz in the Hibernian Inn, Nenagh on Friday, 15th November at 8.00pm. A table of four is €40. All are welcome to attend.

Win a House
Tipperary GAA has launched its “Win a House” Draw. The grand prize is a fully furnished home in Bregawn, Cashel, valued at €350,000. Alternatively, the winner can choose a cash prize of €300,000.

Tickets are priced at €100 and are available from our club officers. €30 from each ticket we sell will be retained by the club.