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.
25. Stepher O Brien (Rosegreen) with his family. Front L to R: Niamh Phelan, Sadie Phelan, Maureen O'Brien, Stephen O'Brien, Tadhg Moloney, Denise Moloney, Molly Phelan. Back: Anthony Phelan and Evan Moloney
Seamus Bourke
26. Michéal Egan (Gortnahoe Glengoole) with family and friends. Front L to R: Ned Egan, Laura Egan, Michéal Egan, Ann Egan, Jimmy Meighan. Back L to R: Andy O'Gorman, Teresa O'Gorman, Mary Egan, Nonie Egan, Eddie O'Connell.
Seamus Bourke
27. Paddy O Brien (Toomevara) with family and friends. Front L to R: Michael Dwyer, Susan O'Brien, Paddy O'Brien, Helen Meade, Denise Haverty. Back L to R: Sean Meade, Kathleen Hughes, Margaret Dwyer, Eamon Hartnett, Patsy Hanley
Seamus Bourke
28. PJ Caplis (Sean Treacys) with family members and friends. Front L to R: John Carey, Jim Caplis, Mary Moynihan, PJ Caplis, Janee Karisinguo, Pat Caplis. Back L to R: Pat Stapleton, Billy John Caplis, John Duggan, Jack Berkery, Gerry O'Toole, Pat Stapleton
Seamus Bourke