Drom-Inch 0-17  Silvermines 0-08

Drom-Inch march on to the FBD Insurance senior championship semi-final after coming through a very stern test against Silvermines. The game had the feel of real knockout championship and very little separated the sides in the opening 30 minutes with both teams bringing a huge intensity and physicality to the contest. Eimear McGrath opened Drom-Inch’s account with a pointed free the first of her impressive 8 points in total. This score was quickly cancelled out by a Brid Quinn point from play. Another Eimear McGrath free and a converted Brid Quinn 45m meant the sides were level at 2 points a piece on 10 minutes and again at the water-break 3 points each thanks to two excellent points from play by Drom-Inch’s Siobhan McGrath and Sarah Madden for Silvermines. By halftime the homeside had a slender 2 point lead thanks to 2 points in succession from Miriam Campion who put in a huge shift for the county champions. Brid Quinn and Eimear McGrath once again showed their accuracy from frees to leave the halftime score 7 points to 5 in Drom-Inch’s favour with all to play for in the second half.

The third quarter was where this game was won with Mary Burke setting the tempo with a superb point from play. Drom-Inch outscored the opposition in the opening 15 minutes of the second half 5 points to 1 to leave the score at the waterbreak 12 points to 6. Suddenly the game started to look beyond Silvermines reach as they found it harder and harder to break down the Drom-Inch defence where Maria Connolly, Maurean Ryan and Eimear Cahaill formed a really solid full backline. In the final quarter both teams continued to show great workrate but the Drom-Inch attack always looked that bit sharper with Eimear McGrath, Niamh Long and Michelle Woodlock all pointing to finish off some great moves. On the 27th minute Aisling Carey who was very good throughout the hour saved from a Michelle Woodlock shot denying the homeside a chance of a goal. A Sarah Madden point from play completed the scoring for Silvermines. Silvermines can be pleased with the excellent workrate and determination that they displayed for the full 60 minutes. They made life very hard for the county champions and got some great scores. They also had some excellent individual displays from Nicola Butler, Miriam Murphy, Sarah Madden and Brid Quinn. Eimear Murphy was a huge loss to them through injury in the second half. Unfortunately for them they came up against an excellent Drom-Inch side who look to be improving with every game and Silvermines will know scoring 8 points was never going to be enough to beat them. In a repeat of last year’s semi-final Drom-Inch will now face Cashel in the semi-final where another huge battle awaits.

Drom-Inch: Caoimhe Bourke, Maria Connolly, Maureen Ryan, Eimear Cahill, Niamh long(0-1), Aoife McGrath, Niamh Treacy, Mary Burke(0-1), Eimear McGrath(0-8, 6 frees), Siobhan McGrath (0-2) , Anne Eviston, Miriam Campion (0-3), Dee Dunne(0-1), Joanne Ryan, Michelle Woodlock (0-1). Subs used: Mairead Eviston for Siobhan Mcgrath

Silvermines: Aisling Carey, Anna Stapleton, Miriam Murphy, Nessa Murphy, Eimear Murphy, Katie Murphy, Louise McLoughlin, Sarah Cunneen, Ciara Ryan, Brid Quinn(0-5, 1 45, 3 frees), Sarah Madden(0-3), Nicola butler, Ellen Cunneen, Niamh Cunneen,Emer Tuohy. Subs used: Aine Tuohy for Eimear Murphy

Cashel 1:12  Thurles Sarsfields 0:14

Cashel came into Saturdays quarter final in Golden as favourites having topped group two. Everyone knew though Sarsfields wouldn’t go down without a fight having beaten Annacarty who had gone on to top group 1. A wild wind blew in Cashels favour in the first half in West Tipperary but it was Thurles that got off to the perfect start with two points from Roisin Corbett and Ciara Cummins in full flight.

With Cashel’s first attack they won a penalty which Karin Blair stood over but hit the upright but Anna Fahie was quick to react and left keeper Katie McCormack with no chance as she buried it into the top corner. Cashel continued to covert from frees and had 1:3 on the score sheet in the first 15 minutes. Thurles kept in touch and added a further two points which left two between them at the first water break.

Grace Moloney came into her own in the second quarter and took full advantage of the strong wind as she kept supply into Cashel’s full forward line but Aoife Butler and Niamh McCormack were a nightmare for any attack as they continued to stop the Cashel full forward line capitalising.

Half time saw Cashel take a lead of 4 points but a sense amongst spectators that the margins were closer than the score line implied. As the second half commenced the wind died down to a light breeze. Sarsfields needed to use their strength to make up for the lack of wind and so they did as Karen Kennedy broke through time and time again from the Sarsfields defence. Sarsfields looked to free taker Roisin Corbett to keep the scoreboard moving for the blues and she stood up to the task.

Aoibhe Gayson Molloy gave another inspirational display for Cashel at centre back. Cashel were worried in the second half as Sorcha Ryan went down injured for a number of minutes and Cashel knew they needed their colossal full back if they were to keep the Thurles forwards out from their much needed goal. A sense of relief amongst the Cashel team and supporters as Sorcha returned to her feet after her injury.

As the last waterbreak was called only two points separated the sides and it seemed the momentum was in favour of the Cathedral town as Roisin Corbett slotted over two points to draw the game. With one minute to go in real time it was all square in Golden and tensions were high. An Aoife O’Brien puckout landed on Grace Moloney who won a free which was delivered into the excellent Anna Fahie. Anna took on her player and pointed her 5^th point from play for Cashel to win the game.

A sense of disbelief across Golden as within the discretion of the referee no additional time was played and the game ended on the 60^th minute with a one point win for King Cormacs.

A great battle, a great game with the narrowest of margins deciding the winner. Cashel will now face Drom-Inch in the County Semi Final.

Cashel: Aoife O’brien, Ella O’Dwyer, Sorcha Ryan, Meabh Ellie Ryan, Amy Crosse, Aoibhe Gayson Molloy, Laura Connolly, Katelyn Downey, Aine O’Dwyer, Grace Moloney, Nicole Shelly, Karin Blair, Anna Fahie, Ciara Dwan, Lily Fahie.

Thurles Sarsfields: Katie McCormack, Aoife Butler, NImah McCormack, Sadbh Leahy, Aoife Dwyer, Laura Loughnane, Emma Carey, Ciara Cummins, Karen Kennedy, Andrea Loughnane, Roisin Corbett, Nicola Loughnane, Sarah McEvitt, Sarah Stakelum, Aisling Dwyer

Burgess Duharra 0-07 Clonoulty 1-11

Burgess only had two Amy Kennedy points from play in this match which just was not enough. Cait Devane scored two long range over the shoulder points. Courtney Ryan and Eimear Loughman were very industrious at the back for Clonoulty stemming Burgess attacks, with Caoimhe Maher and Jenny Grace catching the eye for Burgess / Duharra. Clonoulty’s under 16 Tipp star, Kate Ferncombe got the all important Clonoulty goal.

Clonoulty: Therese Short, Lorna Ryan, Moira Kinane, Kellie Quirke, Katie Murphy, Courtney Ryan, Eimear Loughman, Cora Hennessy, Cait Devane, Avril Quirke, Eimer Bourke, Kate Ryan, Kayleigh Davern, Kate Ferncombe.

Burgess: Ciara Houlihan, Fiona Kirwan, Gemma Grace, Aisling Cremin, Kaitlin o Halloran, Caoimhe Maher (0-1f) Eimear Dwan, Katie Grace, Ciardha Maher, Ciara McKeogh, Jenny Grace (0-4f), Una Quigley, Emily Morrissey, Amy Kennedy, Laura Reid. Subs used: Danielle Nealon, Caoilfhinn Maher, Aisling Kennedy.

Annacarthy 3-17 Nenagh 1-08

This game was very close in the first half with only one score between the sides at halftime. If fact a good save from Annacarty goalie Aoife Butler denied Grace o Brien an equalising goal just before halftime. A early Jean Kelly Annacarty goal, while playing against the breeze, got them in front after Nenagh delayed clearing their lines.

A fitter Annacarty side took full control in the final quarter to end with a more comprehensive victory.

FBD Insurance Intermediate and Junior A Round-Up.

Kickhams win ‘top of table’ clash!

Borrisoleigh 0-05 Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams 0-14

Knockavilla pulled away in the 2^nd half to secure top place in the Intermediate table after a nine point win over Borrisoleigh in Borrisoleigh. Borrioleigh were missing their top scorer Nicole Walsh with a thumb injury but once again Emer Heffernan Caoimhe McCarthy and Ereena Fryday led Knockavilla throughout this game.

Borrisoleigh:

Knockavilla: I have team.

Shannon Rovers 6-16 Newport / Ballinahinch 2-14.

4 first half goals gave Shannon Rovers a super start and a lead they never lost. Newport were hoping to pick up a vital win to secure 4^th semi-final spot but a loss here and Cahir conceding to Kilruane means they miss out.

Shannon Rovers: Aine Slattery, Stephanie O’Sullivan, Sabrina Larkin, Aine Leenane, Frances Bugler, Eimear Fogarty, Niamh Franks, Gillian McKenna, Aine Cleary, Ciara Cleary, Laura Leenane, Anna Harding, Emma Darcy, Aoife McLoughney, Paula Hannigan. Subs used: Bethany Slattery, Sarah Leenane, Aisling McKenna, Kelly Watson and Niamh Sullivan

Newport Team: Elizabeth Allen, Chloe Quigley, Caroline Mullaney, Nadine Stokes, Aisling Mulryan, Ciara Floyd, Caoimhe McGrath, Ruth Allen, Saoirse McGrath (0-05f), Abbie Lenihan, Amy Quigley, Clara Collins (0-01), Shauna Curtin, Keely Lenihan (1-07), Alannah Mullaney. Subs: Ciara Ryan (1-00), Trudie Hurley, Miriam Moroney, Courtney Cox, Emma Hennessy.

Newport had a strong start with a pointed free, a point from play and a goal  by Keely Lenihan before Shannon Rovers got back into the game with a Gillian McKenna goal. A second ‘Rovers’ goal before the first water break put Shannon Rovers ahead, a lead they held for the rest of this game. If fact Shannon Rovers added 4 more goals to their tally by scorers Laura Leenane (2), Aoife McLoughney and Aine Cleary.

The draws for the County Semi-finals have been made with Knockavilla v Kilruane McDonaghs and Shannon Rovers play Borrisoleigh. 

FBD Insurance Junior A Championship. 

Kiladangan 2-10 Holycross 3-12

On a dry bright Sunday morning in Puckane, Kiladangan had home venue in this penumtimate ‘Group 1’ game. Both teams scored some super points from play in the first half leaving the halftime score at Holycross 1-07 to Kiladangan’s 0-07 with a Linda Fanning goal separating the sides.

Two second half goals from Linda Fanning and Julie Brennan saw Holycross to victory and a guaranteed quarter final spot.

Holycross / Ballycahill: Michelle Dwan, Claire McGrath, Aishling Slattery, Kate Dwan, Pam Morris, Claire Stakelum, Fiona Judge, Elaine Brennan, Meabh Ryan, Grainne o Dowd, Lorna o Dwyer, Kate Ryan, Julie Brennan, Sara Gleeson, Linda Fanning. Subs used Sarah Ryan, Mary-Kate Cahill, Gemma o Dwyer.

Moneygall 2-03 Boherlahan 2-12

Boherlahan have secured top spot in their group with goals by Sarah Delaney and Aoife Kennedy and two 20m free saves by goalkeeper Lauren Horgan being crucial. Mairead Teehan scored a superb 2^nd minute goal after soloing in from midfield for Moneygall to put them in front and followed with a Lauren Maher point. After this, Boherlahan seemed to control most parts of the field and three Sarah Delaney points from play in the second quarter helped open a gap they never relinquished.

Moneygall: Caitlin Troy, Maria Maher, Stephanie Kenny, Shauna Kirwan, Mary Teehan, Mary Ryan, Ciara Maher, Mairead Teehan, Edwina King, Rachel Donovan, Orlaith Cleary, Catriona Doughan, niamh Larkin, Orlaith Murray, Lauren Maher, Subs used: Aisling Carroll, Kellie Hodgins, Bronagh Kenneally, Sarah Egan, Eimear Ryan.

Boherlahan: Lauren Horgan, Aoife Linehan, Leah Kavanagh, Maria Ryan, Emma Horgan, Aoife Kavanagh, Emma Ryan, Ellie Ryan, Clodagh Horgan, Aoife Kennedy, Sarah Delaney, Avril Ryan, Danielle Ryan, Anna Murphy, Sharon o Reilly. Subs used: Lisa o Connor.

Ballina 1-06 Brian Borus 3-14

Ballina: Sinead o Leary, Claire Maguire, Elaine King, Leah o Donovan, Mary Power, Katie Dunne, Lucy McEvoy, Emily Clarke, Aoibhinn Ward, Hannah Finnerty, Maria Divilly, Ber Hayes, Sarah McWey, Amy McKeogh, Caitlin McEvoy. Subs used: Roisin Houlihan, Naoise Houlihan, Zoey Loughran, Eliza o Connor, Kate Clarke.

Ballina had some very good performances from goalkeeper Sinead o Leary who made some eye-catchinmg saves, Aoibheann Ward and Caitlin McEvoy. Sarah McWey scored Ballina’s goal.

Brian Borus: Kacey Meehan, Claire Walsh, Ava Caplice, Roisin Condon, Alison o Mahoney, Shauna MAaher, Mary Barrett, Lorraine Burke, Helen Burke, Aisling Ryan, Eimear Myles, Caoimhe Ryan, Shona Lang, Rebecca Burke, Alanna English. Subs: Leah Caplice, Roisin Maher.

FBD Junior B Quarter Finals Roundup. 

Portroe 0-13 Carrick Swans 1-04

This was a really cracking quarter final with Portroe up a halftime but a ‘Swan’ goal shortly after halftime brough them back into the game. Caoimhe o Halloran starred in the centre for Portroe and a long range Michelle o Halloran point helped seal their win.

 In the other Quarter Finals, Moycarkey comprehensively defeated Moyle Rovers in Littleton under lights on Saturday evening while Lorrha had a big win over St Cronans of Roscrea. In the derby game between Ballingarry and Gortnahoe, Gortnahoe ran out 1-11 to 1-06 winners after a close game. Gortnahoe scored a 10 minute goal to put them 3 points up and into a lead they held to the final whistle. 2 points from Clodagh Vaughan early in the second half had Ballingarry within two points. 

The draw has been made for the semifinals;

Moycarkey v Portroe

Gortnahoe v Lorrha

National Fixtures Survey. 

The Camogie Association have issued a very worthwhile ‘Fixtures Survey’. Over the past two seasons, the Intercounty and Club Championships have been interupted by Covid 19 restrictions. What should Camogie Association do in 2022? The survey asks the following questions:

What would your preferred fixtures calendar look like? Would clubs, players, officials like the system as per pre-Covid

Intercounty -Littlewoods National league starting early Jan running through to championship finals in Sept with no set club window.

An Intercounty season first to finish by end August with club thereafter.

Club Championships only until end August with Inter-county thereafter.

Any other suggestions.

Also, when are the best times to play both the Intercounty Minor and Under 16 championships? As 16 year olds can play club championships, both Minor and Intercounty Under 16 have a big crossover. Also not specifically mentioned in this survey but relevant to many clubs and players in Tipperary are dual player issues and how Ladies Football seasons and fixtures link in or clash with Camogie seasons and fixtures.

RESULTS

FBD INSURANCE SENIOR QUARTER FINALS

Burgess / Duharra 0-07 Clonoulty 1-11

Cashel 1-12 Thurles Sarsfields 0-14

Annacarthy 3-17 Nenagh 1-08

Drom Silvermines

FBD INSURANCE Intermediate Round 5 Championship 

Borrisoleigh 0-05 Knockavilla 0-14

Shannon Rovers 6-16 Newport / Ballinahinch 2-14

Cahir conceded to Kilruane McDonaghs.

FBD INSURANCE JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP

Moneygall 2-03 Boherlahan 2-12

Ballina 1-06 Brian Borus 3-14

Kiladangan 2-10 Holycross 3-12

Drom 3-11 Templemore 5-05

FBD INSURANCE JUNIOR B QUARTER FINALS

Moycarkey 5-13 Moyle Rovers 1-04

Portroe 0-13 Carrick Swans 1-04

Ballingarry 1-06 Gortnahoe 1-11

FBD INSURANCE JUNIOR B2 Quarter Finals.

Toomevara 5-13 Holycross 0-01

FBD INSURANCE JUNIOR B2 Shield Semifinal

Ballybacon Grange 1-02 Annacarty 4-22

Fixtures

FBD Insurance Senior championship semi finals. 

Weekend of October 30th/31st.

Annacarty v Clonoulty.

Cashel v Drom.

FBD Insurance Intermediate championship semi finals. 

Weekend of 30^th /  31st October.

Knockavilla v Kilruane

Shannon Rovers v Borrisoleigh

FBD Intermediate Plate final. Weekend 30th  / 31st October.

Cahir v Newport.

FBD Insurance Junior B championship semi finals. 

Weekend 30th 31st October.

Moycarkey v Portroe

Gortnahoe v Lorrha.