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03 Oct 2025

TRIBUTE: Tipp camogie to host memorial match for teacher who tragically passed away this year

Tipperary camogie will honour Niamh Hogan Heffernan with a tournament this weekend

TRIBUTE: Tipp camogie to host memorial match for teacher who tragically passed away this year

Tipperary Camogie will hold a U15 Inter-County Camogie Development Blitz, scheduled to take place on August 17th in Borris-Ileigh,  to honour the life and legacy of Niamh Hogan-Heffernan.

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The tournament, a new and poignant fixture on the county's camogie calendar, will be dedicated to Niamh, a beloved player, teacher, and club member who sadly passed away in March 2025 after a short illness.

Niamh's deep passion for the GAA, especially camogie, was evident throughout her life. She played for many years with Burgess-Duharra before adopting the green and gold of Clonoulty Rossmore in more recent years.

Beyond the field, she inspired a love of sport in countless young people through her role as a teacher at Boher N.S.

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