The 2026 Tipperary Laochra Gael awards ceremony took place last Sunday, November 8 in the Dome at Semple Stadium.
Last held in 2022, the awards are designed to honour those who have made lifelong contributions to Tipperary GAA in its various guises.
A total of 27 awardees from clubs throughout Tipperary were recognised on the night for their outstanding service to the Association.
This year’s award recipients were: Mick Duff (Killea), Tom Hassett (Moyne Templetuohy), Michéal Egan (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Liam Ó Donnchú (Thurles Sarsfields), Larry Kavanagh (Thurles Gaels), TJ Egan (Borrisokane), Seán Ryan (Ballinahinch), Liam Greene (Moneygall), Anne Maher (Borris-Ileigh), Gilbert Williams (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Catherine Gleeson (Kiladangan and Moycarkey Borris), Matt Lillis (Nenagh Éire Óg), Paddy O’Brien (Toomevara), Michael Ryan (Solohead), John Martin (Emly), Noel Browne (Galtee Rovers St Pecauns), PJ Caplis (Sean Treacys), Stephen O’Brien (Rosegreen), Albert Curran (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Patsy Ryan (Ardfinnan), Michael O’Keeffe (Marfield), Colm O’Flaherty (Cahir), Hugo Browne (Killenaule), Tadhg Howard (Cahir), Billy Carroll (St Mary’s), John Joe Nugent (Newcastle) and Joe Kennedy (Carrick Davins).
Photos on the night were captured by Seamus Bourke.
1. Catherine Gleeson (Kiladangan and Moycarkey Borris) with family members. Front L to R: Joan Cummins, Rodge Gleeson, Catherine Gleeson, Liam Ryan, Katie Lavelle. Back L to R: Eanna Gleeson,Ruairí Gleeson, Jessica Gleeson, Eoin Gleeson
Seamus Bourke
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2. Tom Hassett (Moyne Templetuohy) and his wife Ann
Seamus Bourke
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3. Liam O Donnchú (Thurles Sarsfields) with family members. Front L to R: Helen O'Donoghue, Catherine, Liam,Denis, Roisin Hackett. Back L to R: Darragh Hackett, Liam O'Donoghue, Colin Hackett, Eoghan O'Donoghue and Neasa Blighe
Seamus Bourke
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4. TJ Egan (Borrisokane) with family and friends
Seamus Bourke