One company’s waste is another company’s resource

The Mid-West Regional Authority has recently become part of a National Network focusing on the concept of Industrial Ecology, where ‘One Company’s Waste is another Company’s Resource’.  The Network comprises representatives from the Regional Authorities, EPA, Regional Waste Management Offices and Supply Network Shannon.

Industrial Ecology, also referred to as Industrial Symbiosis, involves the reuse of energy, waste materials, products, by-products and so forth. Industrial Symbiosis leads to a reduction in the amount of waste materials being sent to landfills and the creation of industrial and broader societal networks of groups and individuals partaking in a cost saving/competitiveness initiative and green schemes.

The commercial justification behind waste reuse is that it increases a business’s competitiveness. In order to increase a business’s cost efficiencies, its material reuse and recycling, and to create a more cost competitive and attractive regional location, the notion of establishing a coordinated network of businesses who exchange waste, information, expertise and services is very appealing.  There are a number of waste exchange programmes running in the country and a great opportunity exists for setting up a Pilot Project in the Mid-West region.

For example MacroomE, a private limited company in the south west region, in cooperation with the Cork Local Authorities and Cork Enterprise Boards has established www.wastematchers.com whereby Households and Businesses can exchange waste.  In Dublin, the Local Authorities have set-up a ‘Free Trade’ facility on www.dublinwaste.ie enabling households/individuals dispose of no longer wanted goods.

The Mid-West Regional Authority, with the business sector agencies cooperation, would like to set up a Regional Pilot in the Mid-West whereby businesses can avail of a waste exchange programme, similar to that of MacroomE.  In this regard, we have prepared a brief survey that we would like businesses in the region to complete in order to gage possible interest and opportunities for a Waste Exchange Programme in the Mid-West region.

The survey is now available online at: http://www.mwra.ie/Tourism_and_Economic_Development/IndustrialEcology.shtml

and will only take 10 minutes to complete.   The survey will be available online until Friday 11^th September 2009.

Tipperary Senior Hurling Player and Management profiles

All Ireland Senior Hurling Final 2009

Tipperary V Kilkenny

Croke Park Sunday, September 6^th at 3:30pm

Player Profiles

Willie Ryan (Captain)

Willie was born on December 29th, 1984 and plays for the Toomevara club. He made his Senior inter-county debut vs. Limerick in the 2006 Munster Senior Hurling Championship, coming on as a late substitute. Willie won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2002 and a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2004. Willie has won 6 County Senior Hurling titles with his club as well as winning 2 Munster Club medals in 2004 and 2006. Willie won a National Hurling League medal in 2008 at corner-forward scoring 1-1 in the final. Willie captained Tipperary to Munster Senior Hurling Final honours in 2009.

Championship debut – 2006 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 13
Scored – 3-22

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Conor O’Mahony (Vice-Captain)

Conor was born on October 18th, 1984 and plays for the Newport club. Conor made his competitive debut for the Tipperary Senior Hurlers against Antrim in the 2005 National Hurling League. Conor is a very versatile player. Conor won 2 Munster Minor Hurling medals in 2001 (at midfield) and 2002 (at centre-forward). Conor helped Tipperary to win the 2003 Munster U-21 final by coming off the bench to score a goal in extra time against Cork while he won his second Munster U-21 medal at full-back in 2004 before also lining out at full-back in the 2005 Munster U-21 Final.  He won Fitzgibbon Cup medals with Limerick Institute of Technology in 2005 (at corner-back) and 2007 (at centre-back). Conor was nominated for an All-Star at centre-back in 2007 and 2008, winning an All-Star award in 2008. Conor won a National Hurling League medal in 2008 at centre-back.

Conor scored 9 points from long range frees in the successful 2008 NHL campaign. Conor won the RTE man of the match for his performance at centre-back against Cork in the 2008 Munster Semi-Final and captured his first Munster Senior Hurling Championship medal in 2008 against Clare, winning his second Munster SH medal in 2009. Conor’s first score in the Championship came from a long range free against Waterford in the 2008 All-Ireland semi-final. Conor has been selected as vice-captain of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team for 2009 and led out the team from centre-back in the Munster Championship games vs. Cork, Clare and Waterford and the All-Ireland semi-final victory over Limerick.

Championship debut – 2005 vs. Limerick (replay)
Number of Appearances – 21
Scored – 0-5

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Pa Bourke

Pa was born on May 18th, 1988 and plays with the Thurles Sarsfields club. Pa played with the Tipperary Minor hurlers in 2005 and 2006, finishing as top scorer in 2006 with 3-35 as he helped the Premier County win the All-Ireland Minor Hurling title. Pa also won a County Minor Hurling medal with Sarsfields in 2006 and won back to back County Minor Football titles with Sarsfields in 2005 and 2006, winning the man of the match award in the 2006 County Minor Football final. Pa was a key member of the Thurles CBS team which lost to St. Flannan’s in the 2005 Dr. Harty Cup Final.

Pa made his competitive debut with the Senior Hurlers in the preliminary round of the Waterford Crystal Cup Senior Hurling competition in January 2007, scoring 4 points, 3 from play at corner-forward. Pa made his League debut against Antrim in March 2007, scoring 1-1. Pa made his championship debut at corner-forward against Limerick in the first drawn game in the Munster semi-final in June 2007. Pa won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Pa is a grandson of John Maher of Killinan, Tipperary All-Ireland winning captain in 1945.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (first drawn game)
Number of Appearances – 7
Scored – 0-1

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Eamonn Buckley

Eamonn was born on March 9th, 1982 and plays for the Drom & Inch club. Eamonn made his competitive debut for the Tipperary Senior Hurlers against Clare in the 2005 National Hurling League. Eamonn’s Championship debut came against Limerick in the first drawn game in the 2007 Munster Championship when he lined out at right corner back. Eamonn won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2003 playing at corner-back. Eamonn won Mid Senior Hurling medals with Drom & Inch in 2006, 2008 and 2009. Eamonn won a National Hurling League medal at right corner-back in 2008 and has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (first drawn game)
Number of Appearances – 10

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<!–John Carroll

John who was born on January 16, 1978 plays for the Roscrea club. He has won a National Hurling League medal, Munster Senior Hurling medal and an All-Ireland medal in 2001. He won an All-Ireland minor medal in 1996, a Munster Under-21 medal in 1999. John captained the Tipperary Under-16 team to the Nenagh Co-Op All-Ireland title in 1994. John won an All-Star award in 2000 at wing-back and 12 months later, won an All-Ireland medal playing at centre-forward. To prove how versatile he is, he made his inter-county debut at full-back in the 1997 League semi-final against Galway. He has also played with the Tipperary Senior Football team. John is 6 feet in height and weighed 13 stone, 3 pounds for the 2001 All-Ireland Final. John won a North Tipperary Senior Hurling medal in 2004.

Championship debut – 2000 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 35
Scored – 8-21

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Shane McDermott

Shane played with the Tipp Under-21 hurlers in 2000 at full-back and has recently joined the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel, playing a number of matches in the Waterford Crystal Cup / Shield competition. Shane has also played with the Tipperary Senior Footballers and made his championship debut as a sub vs. Kerry in May 2001. Shane normally played in the full-forward line in Football but lines out at full-back in hurling. He won a West Tipperary Senior Hurling medal with his club Cappawhite in 2001 and 2005. Shane made his championship debut with the Tipperary Senior Hurlers as a substitute against Waterford in June 2006.

Championship debut – 2006 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 1
Scored – 0-0

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Damien McGrath

Damien who is 24 is from the Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams club in West Tipperary. He won a Munster minor hurling medal with Tipp in 1999 playing at corner forward. He won a West Tipperary Senior Hurling medal in 1999. He played on two County Under 21 hurling teams beaten by Limerick in the Munster finals of 2001 and 2002 where his position was wing back, During 2001 he played for The Senior team in the Waterford Crystal Tournament. He rejoined the Panel in 2006 made his National Hurling League debut as a substitute against Limerick in February 2006.

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–>Michael Cahill

Michael was born on January 3rd 1989 and plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club. Michael won All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2006 and 2007 as well as winning Munster Minor (2007) and Under 21 Hurling (2008) medals. Michael was a key member of the Thurles CBS team which lost to St. Flannan’s in the 2005 Dr. Harty Cup Final.

Michael made his debut with the Thurles Sarsfields Senior Hurling team in 2006. Michael has won 2 County U16 A Hurling medals with Durlas Og (2004, 2005). He has also won 2 County Minor “A” Hurling medals (2006 and 2007) and 2 County Minor “A” Football medals (2005, 2006). Michael played Fitzgibbon Cup Hurling with UCC in 2007, 2008 and 2009, winning a Fitzgibbon Cup medal in 2009. Michael made his Senior inter-county debut as a substitute in the 2009 National Hurling League against Limerick.

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Seamus Callanan

Seamus was born on September 15th, 1988. Seamus won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2006, scoring the winning point as a substitute in the 2006 All-Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final against Kilkenny. Seamus helped his club Drom & Inch win Mid Senior Hurling titles in 2006 and 2008. Seamus made his National League debut as a substitute against Offaly in 2008, scoring 0-3. Seamus won a National Hurling League medal as a late forward substitute in 2008.

Seamus made his Championship debut against Cork in the 2008 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final, scoring 3 points from play. In his next 5 Championship matches, Seamus scored a goal in each game. Seamus has won 3 Munster Senior Hurling medals in 2006, 2008 and 2009. Seamus was nominated for an All-Star award in 2008 as well as being nominated as Young Hurler of the Year.

Championship debut – 2008 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 7
Scored – 5-15

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<!–Tommy Fitzgerald

Tommy is from the Roscrea club and won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2004. Tommy is a brother of fellow panel member Diarmaid. Tommy made his National League debut for Tipperary as a substitute against Galway in the 2008 National Hurling League. Tommy won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Tommy won a Munster Senior Hurling medal as a substitute in 2008.

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Lar Corbett

Lar was born on March 16th 1981 and plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club. Lar joined the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel at the age of 19, having never played minor hurling or Under-21 hurling for Tipperary up to that stage. Lar represented Tipperary at Under 21 level in 2001 and 2002. He made his Senior inter-county debut vs. Clare in the 2000 South East Hurling League playing at corner-forward. Lar won a National Hurling League medal in 2001, scoring 4 points in the final and 4-11 in 6 games in the 2001 NHL competition. Lar won his second National Hurling League medal in 2008, scoring 1-3 in the final to earn the man of the match award. Lar scored 5 goals and 10 points in the 2008 NHL campaign. Lar also won a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2008, scoring 2 points in the final while he scored 2-2 in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Final while capturing his third medal. Lar won an All-Ireland and Munster Senior medal in 2001, scoring 1-1 in the Munster Final against Limerick and 2 points in the All-Ireland Final.

Lar won a County minor medal with Thurles Sarsfields in 1999 and a County Senior medal in 2005. Lar won an Inter Provincial Hurling medal in 2007, scoring two points from play at corner-forward for Munster in their victory over Connacht. Lar was nominated for an All-Star award in 2008. Lar captained Tipperary against Waterford in the 2006 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final.

Championship debut – 2001 vs. Clare
Number of Appearances – 36
Scored – 13-43

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Brendan Cummins

Brendan who was born on May 11, 1975 plays for Ballybacon-Grange. A bank official by profession, he has won an All-Ireland medal, 3 Munster SH medals, 4 National League medals and an All-Ireland Under-21 medal in 1995. Brendan won a Railway Cup medal with Munster hurlers when he captained them to victory in 2001. He has been on the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel since 1993. Brendan was selected as goalie on the 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2008 All-Star teams and won man of the match in the 2001 National Hurling League final.

Brendan has won the All-Ireland Poc Fada title in the Cooley Mountains on four occasions in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008. He is also an accomplished footballer and played for a number of years as a forward with the Tipperary Senior football team. His father John played for Tipp and Munster footballers and coached Waterford senior footballers in 1999. Brendan has kept 14 clean sheets in his championship career to date.

Championship debut – 1995 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 55

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<!–Philip Maher

Philip who was born on December 14, 1979 plays with the Borrisoleigh club. He won a National Hurling League medal, Munster Senior Hurling medal and an All-Ireland medal in 2001. He has won a Munster minor medal in 1997 and a Munster Under-21 medal in 1999. Philip won a Railway Cup medal with Munster in 2001. He has played at full-back, centre-back and wing-back for Tipp. Philip is 6 feet 2 inches in height and weighed 14 stone for the 2001 All-Ireland Final. Philip won an All-Star award at full-back in 2001 and was named as full-back in the 2004 Munster All-Star team.

Championship debut – 2000 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 25
Scored – 0-0

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–><!–David Kennedy

David Kennedy who was born on April 9, 1976 plays with the Loughmore-Castleiney club. He joined the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel in 1998 and has won 2 National Hurling League medals (1999 and 2001) and a Munster and All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal in 2001 at centre-back. He was man of the match in the drawn Munster semi-final against Clare in 1999. He was also on the Munster team that played in the 1999 Railway Cup. David played minor hurling with Tipp in 1993 and 1994. He won a Munster medal in 1993 and won an All-Ireland Under-21 medal in 1995 as a sub. He played both minor and Under-21 football for Tipp. At schools level, he won an All-Ireland B Colleges medal with Templemore C.B.S. At club level, he won an County Under-21 B medal in 1994. David is 6 feet 1 inch in height and weighed 13 stone for the 2001 All-Ireland Final.

Championship debut – 1999 vs. Kerry
Number of Appearances – 25
Scored – 0-0

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–><!–Eamonn Corcoran

Eamonn who was born on October 17, 1977 plays with the JK Brackens club. He commenced his hurling career with Scoil Colmchille Primary School, winning county honours. From there, Eamonn progressed to Our Lady’s Secondary school in Templemore and won an All-Ireland B Championship. Eamonn joined Waterford IT in 1997 and won an All-Ireland freshers medal together with the All-Ireland Senior League. He won 2 Fitzgibbon Cup and 2 All-Ireland Senior League medals with Waterford IT in 1999 and 2000. He was the player of the tournament in both Fitzgibbon Cup tournaments playing at centre-back. He has won 3 National Hurling League medals in 1999, 2001 and 2008, 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals and an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal in 2001. He has played at full-back, wing-back, centre-back and midfield for the Tipp Senior Hurling team. Eamonn is 6 feet in height and weighed 13 stone for the 2001 All-Ireland Final. In 2001, Eamonn won an All-Star award at wing-back. At club level, Eamon won a Mid Senior Football medal in 2002. Eamonn retired from inter-county hurling after the 2008 season.

Championship debut – 1999 vs. Kerry
Number of Appearances – 43
Scored – 0-4

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Paul Curran

Paul was born on November 11th 1981 and plays for the Mullinahone club. He made his Senior inter-county debut vs. Cork in the 2001 National League. Paul has won 2 National League and 3 Munster Senior Hurling medals. His Senior championship debut came as a sub in 2002 vs. Offaly. Paul won a County Senior Hurling medal with his club Mullinahone in 2002 and captained them to South Senior Hurling Championship honours in 2009.

Paul captained the Waterford Institute of Technology to Fitzgibbon Cup honours in 2003. He played full-back for Tipperary in the 2003 championship and after playing at corner-back in 2004 and 2005, he has returned to the position of full-back since the 2006 Munster Final. Paul was nominated for an All-Star award in 2008 at full-back.

Championship debut – 2002 vs. Offaly
Number of Appearances – 26

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<!–Tom King

Tom who is 24, plays for the Loughmore-Castleiney club. Tom played for Tipperary at Minor and Under-21 level. He won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 1999 as a sub. Tom is a versatile player and can play at corner-back, wing-back or at midfield. Tom has won 3 Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship medals with Loughmore in 2002. Tom made his competitive debut for Tipperary in the 2003 National League vs. Derry.

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–><!–Seamus Butler

Seamus who is 28, plays for the Drom and Inch club. Seamus has won County Minor and 2 County Under-21 medals with his club and was named man of the match in the 2005 County Senior Hurling final, scoring 11 points in a loss to Thurles Sarsfields. He also won the man of the match award when Drom & Inch won the 2006 Mid Senior Hurling title for the first time in 22 years. Seamus won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 1997 and was captain of the Tipp team that lost the 2001 Munster Under-21 Final to Limerick. His father Tommy also played for Tipperary and won an All-Star award in 1978. Seamus won a Ryan Cup medal with the Tipperary Institute in 2003. Seamus made his competitive debut vs. Cork in the 2002 National Hurling League. He made his championship debut as a substitute in the 2004 Munster championship against Waterford, scoring a point. Seamus scored six points from play in the 2008 National Hurling League Final playing at wing-forward. Seamus scored 1-15 in the 2008 NHL campaign. Seamus won a Munster Senior Hurling title in 2008 playing at corner-forward.

Championship debut – 2004 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 14
Scored – 2-14

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–>John Devane

John was born on September 22nd 1982 and plays for the Clonoulty-Rossmore club. John played minor hurling for Tipp in 2000 and was full-back on the 2003 Tipp U-21 team which won the Munster Final, his 3rd year on the U-21 hurling panel. John made his competitive debut for Tipperary against Derry in March 2002 in the National Hurling League.

John’s Championship debut came as a substitute against Laois in the All-Ireland Qualifier in 2003 while he started at full-forward for Tipperary vs. Waterford in the 2004 Munster championship. John captained the University of Limerick to the 2005 Fitzgibbon Cup final, winning the man of the match award in the final despite playing on the losing side.

Championship debut – 2003 vs. Laois
Number of Appearances – 7
Scored – 1-2

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Benny Dunne

Benny was born on September 22nd 1980 and plays for the Toomevara club. Benny captained the Tipperary Senior Hurling team in 2005. He has won 8 County Senior Hurling medals and 2 Munster Club medals, normally in the back-line for his club. Benny won a National Hurling League medal at midfield in 2008 and a Munster Senior Hurling medal as a sub later that summer. Benny scored a point from play as a sub in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Final won by Tipperary over Waterford.

Benny has lined out in every line of the field at inter-county level with the exception of goal-keeper. Benny, who is a brother of All-Ireland SH medalists Tommy and Terry, played U-21 hurling with Tipperary in 2000 and 2001. Benny made his competitive debut for Tipperary against Derry in March 2002.

Championship debut – 2002 vs. Clare
Number of Appearances – 34
Scored – 4-29

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Darragh Egan

Darragh was born on February 5th 1986 and plays for the Kildangan club. Darragh won a Munster minor medal as a goalkeeper in 2003. He won a Munster Under 21 medal at full-forward in 2006. Darragh has also won a Munster and All-Ireland Intermediate Club hurling medal with his club in 2004 in addition to North and County Intermediate medals in the same year, all won while playing corner-forward.

Darragh is also an accomplished footballer and played with the Tipperary Minor Footballers in 2004 as well as being selected on the Irish Compromise Rules U-18 team which toured Australia in 2004. Darragh made his competitive debut with the Tipperary Senior hurlers in February 2005 when he lined out at full-forward in the National Hurling League vs. Down, scoring 1-1. He scored 1-1 as a substitute against Limerick in the 2005 National League. Darragh won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008 and also a Munster Senior Hurling medal.

Championship debut – 2005 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 11
Scored – 2-8

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Declan Fanning

Declan was born on June 24th, 1979 and plays for the Killenaule club. Declan won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 1997 playing at midfield. Declan made his competitive debut as a sub at wing-back for Tipperary against Wexford in the 2004 National Hurling League. Declan’s championship debut came at centre-back against Limerick in June 2004.

Declan had an excellent year in 2007, winning an All-Star award at full-back as well as winning an Inter Provincial Hurling medal with Munster. Declan won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Declan has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Declan has also played Senior championship football with Tipperary, lining out in Croke Park in 2003 against Donegal. Declan has won 3 South Senior Hurling medals with Killenaule in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

Championship debut – 2004 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 23
Scored – 0-1

<!–Colin Morrissey

Colin, who is 27 plays for the Galtee Rovers club. He won an All-Ireland medal as a member of the 2000 Tipperary Intermediate Hurling team as well 2 Munster Intermediate Hurling medals (2000 and 2002) and a Munster Minor Hurling medal (1997). He has also represented Tipperary at minor and Under-21 level. Colin made his Senior Hurling Championship debut as a sub vs. Offaly in the 2003 All-Ireland Quarter-Final. Colin has also played with the Tipperary Senior Football team making his championship debut with them in 2000 against Clare lining out at full-forward.

Championship debut – 2003 vs. Offaly
Number of Appearances – 13
Scored – 1-3

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Diarmaid Fitzgerald

Diarmaid was born on February 18th, 1983 and plays for the Roscrea club. He was a member of the Tipperary Minor panel for 2 years and captained Tipperary to Munster Minor honours in 2001. Diarmaid won 2 Munster Under-21 medals as a centre-back in 2003 and 2004 (the latter year as captain). With UCD, Diarmaid has won a Freshers All-Ireland in 2002 and a Walsh Cup medal in 2004, defeating Kilkenny in the final. Diarmaid also has 2 Dublin Senior Hurling medals in 2004 and 2005. Diarmaid is a versatile player and played in the backs and forwards at Championship level for Tipperary.

Diarmaid has won 2 North Minor Hurling medals with his club Roscrea (1999 and 2000) and a North Senior medal in 2004. Diarmaid can play in any position in the backline. Diarmaid made his competitive debut at wing-back for Tipperary against Offaly in the 2004 National Hurling League. Diarmaid won the RTE man of the match in Tipperary’s extra time replay victory over Limerick in May 2005. Diarmaid won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Diarmaid won a Munster All-Star award as a corner-back in 2005.

Championship debut – 2004 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 17
Scored – 0-1

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Darren Gleeson

Darren was born on March 19th 1981 and plays for the Portroe club. Darren joined the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel in 2008 having had previous inter-county experience as sub-goalie on the 2002 Tipperary Under 21 Hurling panel. Darren plays in goal and was sub-goalie for Tipperary in the first two rounds of the 2008 National Hurling League. Darren won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Darren has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Darren made his National League debut against Galway in the 2009 National Hurling League. Darren made his Championship debut as a 10 minute blood sub against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

Championship debut – 2009 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 1

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Seamus Hennessy

Seamus was born on October 9th, 1989. Seamus plays for the Kilruane MacDonaghs club. Seamus made his Senior inter-county debut for Tipperary against Waterford in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup, scoring 3 points from right half-forward in a Tipperary victory. Seamus scored 6 points in total in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup competition. Seamus made his National League debut as a substitute against Cork in the 2009 League campaign, scoring two points from play after being introduced.

Seamus won All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2006 and 2007 at wing-forward. Seamus won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2007 and captained Tipperary to win the Munster Under 21 Hurling title in 2008. Seamus was the reliable free-taker for the 2007 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, scoring a total of 33 points in 5 matches playing at right half-forward. At club level, Seamus has won County medals at Minor “A” Hurling, Under 21 “A” Hurling (2) and Junior “B” Football as well as numerous North Divisional medals with Kilruane MacDonaghs. Seamus is the youngest player to play Senior for his club.

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Eoin Kelly

Eoin who was born on January 6, 1982, plays for the Mullinahone club. Eoin made his Senior championship debut vs. Galway in the 2000 All-Ireland Quarter-Final as a forward substitute – he was also sub-goalie on that occasion if required. Eoin won an All-Ireland Colleges medal with St. Kieran’s of Kilkenny in 2000 and has 2 Munster Minor Hurling medals – 1997 and 1999 and 2 Munster Under 21 medals in 1999 and 2003 (as captain). Eoin has won 2 National Hurling League medals, 3 Munster Senior Hurling medals and an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal.  Eoin has played in goal for the Tipp minors and Mullinahone is the past but is better known as an excellent forward, one of the best in the modern game. Eoin is a brother of former All-Star Paul Kelly.

Eoin won a Railway Cup medal with Munster in 2001 and captained Munster in the 2006 semi-final defeat to Connacht, scoring 1-6 in the process. Eoin won an All-Star award at corner-forward and also won the Eircell Vodafone Young Hurler of the Year. He repeated both of these feats in 2002 and also won All-Stars in 2004, 2005 and 2006 to become only the second player ever to win 5 All-Star awards at the age of 24 (Pat Hartigan of Limerick was the other). Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny) subsequently equalled this achievement. Eoin is Tipperary’s all time leading scorer in Senior Hurling Championship history.

Eoin captained Tipperary to win the 2008 Waterford Crystal Cup, the 2008 National Hurling League title and the Munster Senior Hurling title. Eoin won a County Senior Hurling medal with his club Mullinahone in 2002, scoring 2-7 in the replay and winning the man of the match award.  Eoin has won 7 South Senior Hurling titles with Mullinahone in 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2009.

Kelly later studied civil engineering at Limerick Institute of Technology and graduated in 2006. He won a Fitzgibbon Cup medal with the college in 2005 as team captain. Eoin finished a credible third behind team mate Brendan Cummins in the 2006 All-Ireland Poc Fada Final in the Cooley Mountains. Eoin is a first cousin of the Moran’s from the Limerick Senior hurling team, i.e. Ollie, James and Niall.

Championship debut – 2000 vs. Galway
Number of Appearances – 42
Scored – 14-270

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Paul Kelly

Paul who was born on December 14, 1979, plays for the O’Loughlin Gaels club in Kilkenny having originally played for Mullinahone. Paul won a National Hurling League medal, Munster Senior Hurling medal and an All-Ireland medal in 2001 at wing-back. He won an All-Ireland minor medal in 1996, a Munster minor medal in 1997 and a Munster Under-21 medal in 1999. Won 2 U-21 caps for Ireland in the Shinty Internationals vs. Scotland. Paul has been on the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel since 1998.

Paul is a first cousin of the Moran’s from the Limerick Senior hurling team, i.e. Ollie, James and Niall. Paul won a Railway Cup medal with Munster in 2001. He is a brother of 5 time All-Star Eoin Kelly.  Paul won a County Senior Hurling medal with his club Mullinahone in 2002. Paul has won 2 All-Star awards in 2002 and 2005 at wing-back and midfield respectively. Paul was named the RTE man of the match in the 2005 Munster Senior Hurling final defeat to Cork, scoring 7 points from midfield.

Championship debut – 1998 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 36
Scored – 1-48

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Gerry Kennedy

Gerry was born on December 16th, 1985 and plays with the Killenaule club. Gerry was part of the Tipperary Under 21 panel from 2004 to 2006, lining out in goal in the 2006 season helping Tipperary to win the Munster championship without conceding a goal while scoring a point from a long range free in the semi-final against Clare. Gerry has won 2 Munster Under 21 Hurling medals, in 2004 and 2006. Gerry helped Killenaule to win back-to-back County U-21 titles in 2003 and 2004 and he has won South Senior Hurling medals with his club in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

Gerry made his League debut for Tipperary in the 2007 National Hurling League match vs. Antrim. Gerry made his Championship debut in the first replay against Limerick in the 2007 Munster Senior Hurling Semi-Final. Gerry was the sub-goalkeeper for Munster in the 2007 Inter Provincial Hurling Championship which defeated Connacht in the final. Gerry won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Gerry has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (1st replay)
Number of Appearances – 6

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Pat Kerwick

Pat was born on May 18th 1982 and plays for the Killenaule club. Pat made his Senior competitive debut for Tipperary in 2006 Waterford Crystal Cup against Limerick. Pat made his National Hurling League debut against Offaly in 2008, lining out at right half-forward scoring 1-1 from play. Pat won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Pat made his Championship debut as a substitute against Cork in the 2008 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final, scoring a point from play. Pat has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Pat never played Minor, Under 21 or Intermediate hurling with Tipperary. Pat has won South Senior Hurling medals with his club in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

Championship debut – 2008 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 7
Scored – 1-10

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<!–Joe Ceaser

Joe is from the Killenaule club and made his Senior competitive debut for Tipperary in 2008 Waterford Crystal Cup against UCC. Joe made his National Hurling League debut against Offaly in 2008, lining out at midfield. Joe won two Munster Under 21 Hurling medals with Tipperary. At club level, Joe won two County Under 21 "A" Hurling titles with Killenaule. Joe won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Joe won a Munster Senior Hurling medal as a substitute in 2008.

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Brendan Maher

Brendan was born on January 5th, 1989. Brendan plays for the Borris-Ileigh club. Brendan made his Senior inter-county debut for Tipperary against Waterford in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup, lining out at left corner-back in a Tipperary victory. Brendan made his National Hurling League debut against Cork in February 2009, lining out at wing-back. Brendan made his Championship debut as a substitute against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Brendan’s first Championship start came at left half-back in the 2009 All-Ireland semi-final vs. Limerick.

Brendan played for the Tipperary Minor Hurlers for three years, winning 2 All-Ireland Minor medals in 2006 and in 2007 (as captain). Brendan has also a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2007 and a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2009. Brendan scored 0-12 from play in the 2007 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship campaign following up from his contribution of 1-4 in the 2006 campaign. Brendan was the second player from the Borris-Ileigh club to captain a Tipperary Minor team to All-Ireland success, following in the foot steps of Paddy Kenny in 1947. Brendan lined out with the Tipperary Under 21 Hurlers in 2007, 2008 and 2009, winning a Munster medal in 2008.

Championship debut – 2009 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 4

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Padraic Maher

Padraic was born on February 9th 1989. Padraic plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club and made his Senior debut with the club in 2006. Padraic won All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals as a full-back in 2006 and 2007. Padraic also won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2007, a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2008 and a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2009.

With Durlas Og, Padraic won two County Under 16 A Hurling medals (2004 and 2005). He has also won 2 County Minor “A” Hurling medals (2006 and 2007), 2 County Minor “A” Football medals (2005 and 2006) and 1 County Under 21 “A” Hurling medal (2008). Padraic won the Corn Na Mac Leinn All Ireland Football title in 2007 with the Tipperary Institute. Padraic’s father Paddy won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal in 1980. Padraic made his National League debut as a substitute against Dublin in March 2009. Padraic made his Championship debut at wing-back against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

Championship debut – 2009 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 4

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Patrick Maher

Patrick “Bonnar” Maher was born on October 12th, 1989. Patrick plays for the Lorrha club. Patrick made his Senior inter-county debut for Tipperary against Waterford in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup, lining out at left half-forward. Patrick scored a goal against Clare in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup Final. Patrick made his debut in the National Hurling League in February 2009, lining out at centre-forward against Waterford and scoring a point in a 2-13 to 1-12 Tipperary victory.

Patrick won Munster and All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2007, scoring 3-2 from play in the 2007 Minor Championship. Patrick won a County Intermediate Hurling title with his club in 2007 and helped Banagher Colleges win the Leinster Vocational schools title in 2007. Patrick was also on the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel which lost the 2008 Munster Final to Limerick. Patrick won a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2009.

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Shane Maher

Shane was born on April 22nd, 1981 and plays for the Burgess club. Shane is a talented hurler and footballer and has lined out with Tipperary at Minor Football (1998 and 1999), Under 21 Football (2000, 2001 and 2002 as captain), Under 21 Hurling (2002), Junior Football (2001), Intermediate Hurling (2002, 2003 and 2004) and Senior Football (2003). Shane made his Senior Hurling competitive debut at centre-forward for Tipperary against Offaly in the 2004 National Hurling League.

Shane made his Championship debut against Dublin at left half-back in the 2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Qualifiers. Shane won a National Hurling League medal at left half-back in 2008 and a Munster Senior Hurling medal later that summer. Shane’s first score in the Championship came against Waterford in the 2008 All-Ireland semi-final. Shane was nominated for an All-Star award in 2008 at wing-back. Shane was an integral part of the Burgess side that won the 2005 County Intermediate Hurling final.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Dublin
Number of Appearances – 6
Scored – 0-1

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<!–Liam Cahill

Liam who is 30 plays with the Thurles Sarsfields club. He won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal as a sub in 2001. Liam won an All-Star award at 19 in 1996 at right-corner forward. He has won 2 National League medals, a Munster Senior medal in and won 2 County minor medals when Ballingarry amalgamated with Drangan. He has won two junior and two senior Vocational All-Ireland titles with Scoil Ruinn. He was the captain of the 1995 Tipperary minor team.

Championship debut – 1996 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 27
Scored – 4-22

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–><!–Darragh Hickey

Darragh was born on March 15th, 1986 and plays for the Boherlahan-Dualla club. Darragh was part of the Tipperary Under 21 panel for three years, scoring a goal as a a substitute in the 2006 Munster final victory over Cork. Darragh won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2003 and lined out for the Tipperary Minors at corner-forward in 2004. Darragh made his Championship debut against Cork at left half-forward in the 2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Qualifiers, scoring a point from play. Darragh made his League debut as a substitute against Galway in the 2008 National Hurling League. Darragh is 6 foot tall and weighed 13 stone for the 2007 All-Ireland Championship. Darragh won a National Hurling League medal as a late forward substitute in 2008. Darragh won a Munster Senior Hurling medal as a substitute in 2008.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 2
Scored – 0-5

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Hugh Maloney

Hugh was born on July 1st, 1983 and plays for the Nenagh Eire Og club. Hugh won a Munster minor medal in 2001 and played at wing-back in the Tipperary team which won the Munster Under-21 title in 2003. Hugh was also a member of the 2003 Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel. Hugh has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals, both as a substitute in 2008 and 2009.

Hugh has won 3 Fitzgibbon Cup medals with WIT in 2003, 2004 and 2006 (when he was joint captain). Hugh made his championship debut as a substitute vs. Clare in the 2005 Munster semi-final. Hugh has lined out at corner-back, wing-back, midfield and centre-forward for Tipperary at Senior Championship level. At club level, Hugh has won 1 North Tipp u-14 hurling medal, 1 North Tipp Junior Hurling medal (2000), 1 County Junior Hurling medal (2000), 1 Munster Junior Hurling medal (2001) and 2 North Tipp Senior Hurling medals (2001 and 2009).

Championship debut – 2005 vs. Clare
Number of Appearances – 18
Scored – 0-5

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<!–Francis Devanney

Frances was born on January 23rd, 1984 and plays for the Toomevara club. Francis has won 2 Munster medals at both Under 21 (2003, 2004) and Minor (2001, 2002) level. Francis has also won 2 Munster Senior Club hurling medals with his club Toomevara in 2004 and 2006 in addition to numerous County medals with his club. Francis made his competitive debut with the Tipperary Senior hurlers in February 2005 when he was introduced as a second half substitute in the National Hurling League vs. Down, scoring 2 points. Francis had the honour of captaining Tipperary against Limerick in the 2005 National Hurling League when starting for the Senior side for the first time. He capped off this honour by scoring 1-2 and setting up another goal. Francis is the captain of the Tipperary Under 21 team.

Championship debut – 2005 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 8
Scored – 0-5

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–>Noel McGrath

Noel was born on December 17th, 1990. Noel plays for the Loughmore-Castleiney club. Noel made his Senior inter-county debut for Tipperary against Clare in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup Final, scoring a point from play at right corner-forward. Noel made his National Hurling League debut against Cork in February 2009. Noel made his Championship debut at corner-forward against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship, scoring 3 points from play. Noel won a Munster Senior Hurling Medal in 2009, scoring 0-13 in three matches in that year’s Munster championship.

Noel lined out with the Tipperary Minor Hurlers for three seasons, winning All-Ireland medals in 2006 and 2007 and a Munster Minor medal in 2007. Noel won the RTE man of the match award in the 2007 All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kilkenny. He played an impressive role as a second half substitute at wing-back in the 2006 All-Ireland semi-final defeat over Kilkenny. In all, Noel played 11 Championship matches for the Tipperary Minor hurlers, scoring 1-34 (0-15 frees, 0-2 sideline cuts, 1-17 from play) in total.

Noel won an All-Ireland Under 16 Hurling medal in 2006 and a Dean Ryan Cup medal with Our Ladys Templemore in 2007. Noel helped his club to win County and Munster Club Senior Hurling medals in 2007. Noel’s father Pat played for Tipperary at Minor, Under 21 and Senior level.

Championship debut – 2009 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 4
Scored – 1-15

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Shane McGrath

Shane was born on September 12th, 1984 and plays for the Ballinahinch club in North Tipperary. Shane won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2004 as a substitute and he started at wing-forward against Down in the 2005 All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling semi-final. Shane won Fitzgibbon Cup medals with Limerick Institute of Technology in 2005 and 2007. Shane is a versatile player and can play in the half-back line, midfield or in the half-forward line.

Shane made his National Hurling League debut for the Tipperary Senior Hurling team at wing-forward against Limerick in February 2006. Shane made his championship debut at midfield against Limerick in the first round of the 2006 Munster championship. Shane played with Munster hurlers in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 Inter Provincial Championships, winning a medal in 2007 at right half forward. Shane won a National Hurling League medal at midfield in 2008, scoring a point in the final and ten points during the 2008 NHL campaign. Shane has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Shane was selected at midfield in the 2008 All-Star team.

Championship debut – 2006 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 17
Scored – 0-14

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Conor O’Brien

Conor was born on May 30th, 1985 and is from the Eire Og Annacarty club. Conor won a Munster Minor medal in 2003 and Munster Under 21 medals in 2004 and 2006. Conor played with the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling team in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. He finished second in the 1999 All-Ireland Feile Skills final behind Kilkenny’s James “Cha” Fitzpatrick. Conor helped his club to win the 2006 County Intermediate Hurling title playing at midfield. Conor made his National League debut at left corner-back against Dublin in the 2007 National Hurling League.

Conor won a National Hurling League medal in 2008 playing at left corner-back. Conor made his Championship debut against Cork in the 2008 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final and has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Conor was nominated for an All-Star award in 2008 at corner-back.

Championship debut – 2008 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 6

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<!–Danny O'Hanlon

Danny was born on October 24th, 1987. Danny lined out with the Tipperary Minor and Under 21 hurlers in 2005 and played with the Tipperary Under 21 Hurlers that won the Munster Final in 2006, scoring 1-3 in the championship. Danny won a County Minor “A” Hurling medal with his club Carrick Swan in 2004. Danny made his competitive debut with the Senior Hurlers in the preliminary round of the Waterford Crystal Cup Senior Hurling competition in January 2007, scoring 1-1 from play at full-forward. Danny made his League debut against Limerick in the 2007 National Hurling League. Danny made his Championship debut as a substitute in the first replay against Limerick in the 2007 Munster Senior Hurling Semi-Final.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (1st replay)
Number of Appearances – 1
Scored – 0-0

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John O’Brien

John was born on January 1st 1982 and plays for the Toomevara club. He made his Senior inter-county debut vs. Laois in the 2001 National League. John has won a Munster minor hurling medal (1999), an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Hurling medal (2001), 3 Munster Senior medals (2001, 2008, 2009) and a Munster Under 21 hurling medal (2003). John won the RTE Man of the Match award in the 2008 Munster Senior Hurling Final, scoring 1-4 from wing-forward.

John has won 7 County medals with Toomevara and 2 Munster Club medals in 2004 and 2006. He is a brother of Paddy who first made an appearance on the Tipp team in 2000. John won the man of the match award in the 2000, 2001 and 2006 County Senior Hurling Finals, scoring scoring 2-1, 1-5 and 1-6 respectively. John won a National Hurling League medal as a second half forward substitute in 2008.

Championship debut – 2001 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 15
Scored – 2-19

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Gearoid Ryan

Gearoid was born on August 26th, 1988. Gearoid plays for the Templederry Kenyons club. Gearoid made his National Hurling League debut against Cork in February 2009, scoring a point from play. Gearoid won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2006, lining out at midfield in the final. Gearoid was also on the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel in 2007 and 2008 Gearoid was part of the Tipperary Under 21 Hurling panel in 2007, 2008 and 2009, winning a Munster medal in 2008. Gearoid made his Championship debut as a substitute against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

Championship debut – 2009 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 2

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Tony Scroope

Tony plays for the Burgess club. Tony played an integral part of the Burgess side that won the 2005 County Intermediate Hurling final. He has won Munster hurling medals with Tipperary at minor (2002) and Under-21 (2003 and 2004) level. Tony was a member of the 2003 Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel before  making his Senior competitive debut as a sub at wing-forward for Tipperary against Antrim in the 2004 National Hurling League. Tony made his Senior championship debut against Limerick in 2004.

Championship debut – 2004 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 1

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Paddy Stapleton

Paddy was born on August 12th, 1985. Paddy plays for the Borris-Ileigh club and made his Senior competitive debut for Tipperary in the 2006 Waterford Crystal Shield against Waterford. Paddy made his National League debut against Limerick in 2008 coming on as a substitute. Paddy won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2006 at right corner-back and won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2003, lining out at centre-back.

Paddy won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Paddy has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Paddy made his Championship debut as a blood substitute in the 2008 All-Ireland Semi-Final against Waterford. Paddy made his first Championship start at right corner-back in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship vs. Cork. Paddy has won 2 North Senior Hurling medals with his club in 2005 and 2007.

Championship debut – 2008 vs. Waterford
Number of Appearances – 5

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Thomas Stapleton

Thomas was born on February 21st, 1988 and plays with the Templederry Kenyons club. Thomas played at wing-back for the 2005 Tipperary Minor team before moving to centre-back in 2006 as Tipperary won the All-Ireland title. Thomas’s father Michael won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal in 1976 playing at wing-back for Tipperary. Thomas has lined out for the University of Limerick hurlers in the past two seasons.

Thomas made his League debut for Tipperary against Dublin in the 2007 National Hurling League scoring a point from midfield. Thomas made his Championship debut as a substitute in the first replay against Limerick in the 2007 Munster Senior Hurling Semi-Final. Thomas won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008 and he won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in the same year lining out at centre-back.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (1st replay)
Number of Appearances – 3

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<!–Ryan O'Dwyer

Ryan was born on July 23rd, 1986 and plays for the Cashel King Cormacs club. Ryan played at wing-forward for the County Under 21 hurlers in 2005 and 2006, winning a Munster Under 21 medal in 2006 scoring 1-3 in the championship. Ryan lined out for the University of Limerick hurlers in the 2007 Waterford Crystal Cup. Ryan made his National League debut for Tipperary as a substitute in the National Hurling League against Kilkenny in March 2007. Ryan made his championship debut against Limerick in the drawn Munster semi-final in 2007, lining out at centre-forward and scoring a point from play. Ryan won a National Hurling League medal in 2008 playing at centre-forward.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (drawn game)
Number of Appearances – 5
Scored – 0-1

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–><!–Alan Byrne

Alan was born on December 21st, 1985 and is from the Shannon Rovers club. Alan was a member of the County Under 21 Hurling team in 2006, playing at full-back as Tipperary won the Munster final. Alan played for the Tipperary Senior Hurling team in the Waterford Crystal Shield in February 2006, holding Seamus Prendergast to two points. Alan is currently in college at the Limerick Institute of Technology and won a Fitzgibbon Cup with them as a corner-back in 2007. Alan made his League deubt vs. Antrim in the 2007 National Hurling League. Alan's Championship debut came at left corner-back against Cork in the 2007 All-Ireland Qualifiers. Alan won a National Hurling League medal as a late substitute at wing-back in 2008.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Cork
Number of Appearances – 2

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Micheal Webster

Micheal was born on August 1st 1977 and is from the Loughmore-Castleiney club. Michael made his debut with the Tipperary hurlers in the 2005 season and was nominated for an All-Star award that year. At club level, Micheal helped his club to win the 2007 County and Munster Senior Hurling titles. Micheal also captained Loughmore to win the 2004 County Senior Football Final. Micheal has won Mid Tipperary hurling medals with his club in 2002, 2003 and 2004 as well as numerous Mid Senior Football medals, Under 21 “A” Mid and County Football medals and Under 21 “B” Mid and County Hurling medals.

Micheal is an accomplished footballer, playing with the Tipperary Junior Footballers in 2002 before making his Senior Football inter-county championship debut vs. Limerick in the first round of the 2004 Munster Senior Football championship. Micheal made his competitive debut with the Tipperary Senior hurlers in February 2005 when he lined out at full-forward in the National Hurling League vs. Down, scoring a goal and setting up 2 others. Micheal has won medals at Mid Senior Hurling and Micheal won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Micheal has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals.

Championship debut – 2005 vs. Limerick (drawn match)
Number of Appearances – 16
Scored – 1-3

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James Woodlock

James was born on March 24th, 1986 and is from the Drom & Inch club. James won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2003, lining out at wing-forward and a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2006, playing at midfield. James was a key figure in Drom & Inch’s progress to the 2005 County Senior Hurling Final and the side which won the Mid Senior Hurling title in 2006, 2008 and 2009 (as captain). James lined out for the Garda College in the 2006 Fitzgibbon Cup competition. James made his National Hurling League debut as a substitute against Limerick in February 2006. His championship debut came when he lined out at midfield against Limerick in the first drawn game in the 2007 Munster semi-final, scoring 2 points from play. James won a National Hurling League medal playing at wing-forward in 2008. James has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals.

Championship debut – 2007 vs. Limerick (first drawn game)
Number of Appearances – 11
Scored – 0-5

Achievements
• Was on the Co. Tipperary Primary Hurling schools team
• Played hurling at national level in Croke Park with the I.N.T.O mini sevens in August 1998
• Made the Mid Tipperary hurling team U14 for two years
• Made the Mid Tipperary Hurling Team U16 for two years
• Was on the County Tipperary Hurling and Football team at U14/15/16 level
• Captained St. Josephs College Borrisoleigh Senior Hurling team for five years
• Captained Schools team to win the county Fitzgerald final U17 hurling for the first time in 32 years.
• Captained the schools hurling team to win the ’Corn Padraig’ cup for the first time ever in 2003.
• Man of the match award in the 2005 Mid Senior hurling final
• Young Mid hurler of the year 2005

Club Medals won
• U10 Hurling tournament 1994
• U12A Mid hurling final 1996
• U12A Mid hurling final 1997
• U12A County Hurling final 1997
• U12B Football Mid final 1997
• U12B Football county final 1997
• U16B Football Mid Final 2002
• U16B County final 2002
• Mid Minor B Champions Hurling 2002
• Mid Minor B Champions Hurling 2003
• County Minor B Champions Hurling 2003
• Mid Minor A Hurling and Football Champions 2004
• Senior League Champions 2004
• Cahill Cup Champions 2004
• Mid U21A Hurling Champions 2005
• Mid Senior Hurling Champions 2006, 2008, 2009

County Teams
• Munster Minor Hurling Champions 2003
• U16 All Ireland Champions 2002
• Tipperary coaching and development 1999
• Evening Echo Cup runner up Tipperary U15 Football 2001
• County Tipperary U15 Munster Hurling finalists 2001

Mid Teams
• Peadar Cummins Tournament winner 1999
• Garda Cup winners 2002
School Teams
• St. Josephs College Borrisoleigh U17 Fitzgerald County Champions 2002
• Mini Sevens Inch National School county champions 1998
• Munster Harty Champions 2003
• Primary School county champions 1998
• First year county champions 1999

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Michael Ryan

Michael is from the Moneygall club. His father Eugene lined out for Tipperary in the 1980’s. Michael played in the Waterford Cup / Shield competition in 2006 and can play at corner-back or wing-back. Michael made his National Hurling League debut at corner back against Antrim in March 2006.

–><!–Ken Dunne

Ken who is 30 plays for the Toomevara club. His brother Benny is also on the panel. He has represented Tipperary at minor and Under-21 level. He has won 6 County Senior Hurling titles with Toomevara and was man of the match in the 2003 County Senior Hurling Final. Ken made his championship debut as a substitute against Limerick in the 2006 Munster Senior Hurling Championship, scoring 2 points from play

Championship debut – 2006 vs. Limerick
Number of Appearances – 3
Scored – 0-2

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–><!–Eoin Brislane

Eoin who is 25, plays for the Toomevara club. Eoin played for Tipperary at Minor and Under-21 level, winning a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 1999 playing at midfield. He has won 5 County Senior Hurling medals with Toomevara. He can play in the half-back line, midfield or in the half-forward line. Eoin made his competitive debut for Tipperary in the 2003 National League vs. Offaly.

Championship debut – 2003 vs. Clare
Number of Appearances – 3
Scored – 0-0

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Johnny Enright

Johnny who is 29 plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club. Johnny played Minor and Under 21 Hurling for Tipp, winning a Munster Minor medal in 1993 as a 16 year old. Johnny won Fitzgibbon Cup honours with UCC in the 1990’s and won a County Senior Hurling medal with his club in 2005. He is a brother of former panelist and 2001 All-Star midfielder Eddie.

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–><!–Martin Maher

Martin who is 25, plays for the Borris-Ileigh club. Martin played for Tipperary at Minor and Under-21 level. His normal position is corner-back.

Championship debut – 2003 vs. Clare
Number of Appearances – 9
Scored – 0-0

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–>Senior Hurling Management Profiles

Liam Sheedy (Portroe), Eamon O’Shea (Kilruane MacDonaghs) and Michael Ryan (Upperchurch-Drombane) are in their second season in charge of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team.

Liam Sheedy who is team manager, was previously a senior hurling selector in 2003 and was Manager of the Tipperary Minor Hurling team in 2005 and 2006, winning an All-Ireland title in 2006. He also served as Manager of the Intermediate Hurling team. He played 7 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1997 and 1999. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987. He won a NHL title in 1999. He also won Munster and All-Ireland junior hurling championship medals in 1989 and 1991.

Eamon O’Shea who is team coach, played 5 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary between 1979 and 1986. He also played senior inter-county hurling with Dublin. He won Munster and All-Ireland minor hurling championships with Tipperary in 1976, Munster and All-Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1979, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1978 and a NHL title in 1979. He won 4 County SH championships with Kilruane MacDonaghs and won an All-Ireland club title with them in the 1985/86 season.

Michael Ryan played 24 senior hurling championship games for Tipperary in a senior inter-county career that started in 1991 versus Limerick and ended with his retirement in 2000. He won Munster and All-Ireland SH championships in 1991. He won Munster and All Ireland U-21 hurling championships in 1989, a Munster U-21 hurling championship in 1990 and a Munster minor hurling championship in 1987.  He also won two NHL titles in 1994 and 1999

Tipperary GAA Scene 25th August

Tipperary GAA Scene 25^th August

By County PRO Ger Ryan

Divisional SHC Winners

Congratulations to the 4 Divisional Senior Hurling champions Clonoulty Rossmore in the West, Nenagh Éire Óg in the North, Drom and Inch in the Mid and Mullinahone in the South on winning the 2009 titles on Sunday last. Clonoulty-Rossmore captured their third West SHC title in a row thanks to a five point victory over Cappawhite on Sunday evening. Clonoulty became the first West club to win three titles in a row since Cashel King Cormacs (1993-1995). Mullinahone stopped Killenaule’s quest for 3 South SHC titles in a row at Kilsheelan on Sunday evening. This was Mullinahone’s 9th South SHC title since 1993, more Divisional SHC titles than any other Tipperary club during this period. Drom & Inch had three points to spare over Upperchurch-Drombane in the Mid SHC Final on Sunday afternoon, winning their 3rd Mid SHC title in four years having previously won 2 titles in this grade in their history. Finally, Nenagh Éire Óg won their first North SHC title since 2001 thanks to a six point victory over Portroe at Nenagh on Sunday afternoon. In total, 17 Tipperary clubs captured a Divisional Senior Hurling title this decade with the clubs divided up as Mid (3), North (5), South (4) and West (5).

MONSTER ALL IRELAND FINAL DRAW

Would you like to travel in style to the All Ireland Final, attend the gala banquet afterwards and go on holiday with the Tipperary team? You can do all this for €20 if you become the lucky winner of the Tipperary County Board Monster All Ireland Draw. First prize in this great draw will be 2 tickets for the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final, 2 nights accommodation for 2 in the Burlington Hotel on Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th September, 2 tickets to the gala banquet in the Burlington Hotel on All Ireland final night and a trip for 2 on the Tipperary team holiday which will take place after Christmas. 2^nd prize will be 2 tickets to the All Ireland final and 2 tickets to the gala banquet plus accommodation in the Burlington Hotel on All Ireland final night and 3^rd to 10^th prizes inclusive will be 2 tickets for the All Ireland final. Tickets at €20 each or book of 6 for €100 are on sale now through GAA clubs, from Lár na Páirce in Thurles and from County Board officials. You can purchase a ticket by credit card from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday by calling Lár na Páirce on 0504 22702. All proceeds from the Monster Draw will go to the team training fund. Preparing a team for an All Ireland final requires a lot of effort and cost and your support for this draw will enable the Board to cover many of these costs. We are very grateful to all our supporters for your generosity over many years and your great support for our county teams. We hope you will be able to give us your support again for this Monster Draw. If anybody can assist with selling tickets for the draw, please contact your local GAA club or Lár na Páirce (0504 22702).

ALL IRELAND SENIOR HURLING FINAL TICKETS

All Ireland Senior Hurling final tickets have been distributed to clubs. There will be no tickets on general sale for the All Ireland final.

ALL IRELAND FINAL NIGHT BANQUET

In keeping with a tradition of over 50 years, The Tipperary Association Dublin will host the Tipperary Senior Hurling team for the post match banquet in the Burlington Hotel on All Ireland final night. The function will include a 5 course dinner followed by music and dancing. Tickets are priced at €70 each. Individual tickets or tables for 10 or 12 people may be purchased. Please contact any of the following numbers to reserve a ticket 087 2866018, 086 2550073 or 087 6376663. All tickets must be paid for in advance. Payment should be sent to Pat Ryan, Honorary Treasurer, Tipperary Association Dublin, 11 Foxfield Grove, Raheny, Dublin 5. If you want to attend this gala banquet, please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as the vast majority of tickets are already sold.

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

The draw for the first round of the County Senior Hurling Championship (Dan Breen Cup) was made on Monday night. The 6 pairings are Ballybacon Grange v Portroe; Toomevara v Carrick Swans; Upperchurch Drombane v Cappawhite; Borris-Ileigh v Loughmore Castleiney; Golden Kilfeacle v Killenaule; and Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams v Thurles Sarsfields. All 6 games are scheduled to be played on Saturday September 12^th or Sunday September 13^th. Extra time will be played in these games in the event of a draw.

SEAMUS Ó RIAIN CUP

The Seamus Ó.Riain Cup reached semi-final stage with victories last weekend in the quarter-finals for Lorrha and Dorrha over Boherlahan Dualla and Kildangan over JK Brackens. The draw for the semi-finals have been made and Kilruane MacDonaghs will play Roscrea on Saturday September 12^th and Kildangan will play Lorrha and Dorrha on Sunday September 13^th. These games will go to extra time in the event of a draw.

TIPPERARY SUPPORTERS CLUB GOLF CLASSIC

The Tipperary Supporters Club are holding a golf classic in the PGA National Golf Club at Palmerstown Estate (outside Naas on the N7 to Dublin) on Friday July 4^th to raise funds for the Tipperary Senior Hurling team. Teams of 4 cost €700 and tee sponsorship is also available from €100. Please contact John Tierney by email at jpt@eircom.net or by phone on 01 6217880 or 087 6821398 for further details.

New Appointments IN Games Development

Congratulations and best wishes to Dinny Maher on his appointment as Co. Games Manager and to our four new Games Development Administrators who took up duty on 3rd August: South Division – John Cummins 087-9526823; North Division – Tadhg O Connor 086-8978873; West Division Kevin Hally 086-1925188; and Mid Division Andy Ryan 087-9090985.

Club Coaching Officers and School Liaison Officers

Despite several requests from the County Coaching and Games Developmnet Committee, less than 20 clubs have sent in names of Club Coaching Officers and School Liaison Officers. Clubs are asked to send details, including email addresses, of their appointees to these positions to Nicholas Moroney (coachingofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie) as soon as possible. Please note that the availability of funding for club projects will depend on the presence and activities of these key officers in clubs. Coaching Officers are expected to keep club members up to date on new coaching initiatives. School Liaison Officers are expected to be in weekly contact with local schools to ensure they have everything they need to promote Gaelic Games in all our schools. Schools depend on help from clubs. The Coaching and Games Development Committee hope to have School Liaison Officers appointed by all clubs so that they can ensure all schools have coaches in place before schools reopen in September. This is where our stars of the future will get their first introduction to Gaelic Games. Make sure your club has the right coach in the right place at the right time.

Tutor Courses

New Tutors are needed to help deliver the Coaching Courses to club members. Anybody who is interested should apply to Dinny Maher 086-3551830. Tutor Courses will be held over 4 Fri/Sat weekends on 12th/13th, 19th/20th September and 3rd/4th, 10th/11th October.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.

Tipperary team to play Limerick All Ireland SHC Semi-final August 16th 2009

The Tipperary Senior Hurling team to play Limerick in Sunday’s All Ireland senior hurling semi-final shows just one change from the team which started against Waterford in the Munster Final.  Brendan Maher comes into the side in place of Conor O’Brien. The reshuffled defence will have Padraic Maher at full back, Paul Curran at left corner back and Brendan Maher at left wing back.

1. Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon-Grange)

2. Paddy Stapleton (Borris-Ileigh)

3. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)

4. Paul Curran (Mullinahone)

5. Declan Fanning (Killenaule)

6. Conor O’Mahony (Newport) (Captain)

7. Brendan Maher (Borris–Ileigh)

8. James Woodlock (Drom & Inch)

9. Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch)

10. Pat Kerwick (Killenaule)

11. Seamus Callanan (Drom & Inch)

12. John O’Brien (Toomevara)

13. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)

14. Eoin Kelly (Mullinahone)

15. Lar Corbett (Thurles Sarsfields)

North Tipp Wheelers results 6th Aug

The third in a series of Points Sprint Races was held last Thursday evening, the 6th August by popular request of the riders concerned. The route remained the same – the straight between Donal Ryan’s roundabout and the one at the end of the bypass – a round distance of 2 miles. There were ten sprints in all, five with a long sprint and five with a short burst as we try to please all types of riders! This
week we had four guest riders – Alan Loftus and Patrick Rohan from Limerick CC, René Van Dam from Cycling Pursuits and Conor Ryan.
Once again, the strongest sprinter from the club was Shane Scully, taking his second consecutive victory with 44 points – just six off maximum. Eamon Hartnett, riding this type of race for the first time came second with 35 points and Paul Lenihan was third with 32 points.

Second-place man, Eamon Hartnett tired after his efforts. Photo: Vic Nott

Tipperary GAA Scene August 11th 2009

Tipperary GAA Scene by County PRO Ger Ryan

ALL IRELAND SENIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Best of luck to our senior hurlers and team management for their All Ireland hurling semi-final against Limerick in Croke Park on Sunday next, August 16^th at 3.30pm. Victory will mean a first All Ireland senior final appearance since 2001. Old rivals Limerick will not be easy to overcome and a close encounter is the forecast of most commentators.

TICKETS FOR TIPP V LIMERICK

Tickets for Tipperary v Limerick are available through clubs, from Lár na Páirce in Thurles up to 5pm on Saturday, and on Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.ie. Adult tickets are €45 each. Family tickets are €45 per adult and €5 per juvenile. Hill 16 tickets are €30.

TEAM CHANGES SINCE THE 2007 TRILOGY

The meeting of Limerick and Tipperary on Sunday will be their first championship encounter since the 2007 trilogy of games in the Munster Championship. Two years ago, it took over four hours of hurling to separate the counties after three matches with both replays going to extra time before Limerick won the second replay by 0-22 to 2-13. Just over two years later, it is interesting to look at the changes in the respective team line-outs. Limerick’s starting line-up in their 2009 All-Ireland Quarter-Final victory over Dublin contained 9 of the team which started the 2007 second replay against Tipperary with all of the defenders from 2007 still in the starting line-up. Meanwhile, Ollie Moran was introduced as a substitute against Dublin and Niall Moran is returning from injury. For Tipperary 6 of the team which lined out in the 2007 second replay defeat to Limerick were also in the starting line-up against Waterford in the 2009 Munster Final with Declan Fanning, Conor O’Mahony, Shane McGrath, James Woodlock, Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett the players to start both games. Hugh Maloney and Benny Dunne were starters in 2007 and both made appearances as substitutes in the recent Munster Final success while Willie Ryan came on as a substitute in both games.

CROKE PARK EXPERIENCE

Limerick will go in to Sunday’s match relying on a number of players with experience of winning big games in Croke Park. 13 of the 18 players used by Limerick in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final victory over Dublin were involved in Limerick’s Croke Park victories in 2007 over Clare and Waterford on their march to the All-Ireland Final. Tipperary’s 2009 Munster Final winning team had four players in the starting line-up who have won a Senior Championship match in Croke Park, namely Brendan Cummins, Paul Curran Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett. Benny Dunne, who appeared as a substitute in the Munster Final, also has experience of Croke Park victory with Tipp. In fact, all 5 were involved in Tipperary’s last Senior Championship victory in Croke Park – a 2-16 to 2-11 victory over Offaly in the 2003 All-Ireland Quarter-Final. Cummins, Kelly and Corbett also played on the All Ireland final winning team in 2001 as did panellist Paul Kelly. In addition, 3 of the Munster Final starting line-up – Seamus Callanan, Padraic Maher and Noel McGrath – have experience of winning All-Ireland minor titles in Croke Park as have 7 of their fellow panellists. So both sides on Sunday will have plenty of players who have tasted success in Croke Park!

PARKING AROUND CROKE PARK

Supporters travelling to Sunday’s game in Croke Park are reminded to be careful to park legally if parking in the residential areas around Croke Park. Parking on footpaths or blocking gateways is prohibited and is likely to lead to a fine or vehicles being clamped or towed away. There are plenty of car parks near Croke Park and many of the city centre car parks are offering special rates on production of a match ticket.

ALL IRELAND MINOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Hard luck to our minor hurlers and team management on their narrow defeat by Kilkenny in the All Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final played in Croke Park last Sunday. Despite a great and spirited second half comeback, Tipp could not quite get their noses ahead at the end of an enthralling game which they looked destined to lose easily half way through the first half. Well done to all the players, management and others who helped out for all their efforts during the year.

COUNTY BOARD MEETING

There will be a meeting of Tipperary County Board on Tuesday, August 18^th at 8pm in the Sarsfields Centre, Thurles.

ALL-IRELAND U-16 LADIES FOOTBALL

Congratulations to the Tipperary U-16 Ladies football team which won the U-16 All Ireland title last Saturday by defeating Roscommon in the final at Ferbane.

GAA MUSEUM MATCH DAY MADNESS!

Match Madness hits the GAA Museum this summer with a whole host of special events on match days including this Sunday for the Tipperary v Limerick All Ireland senior hurling semi-final. So why not go along if you are at Corke Park early on Sunday. Activities for all the family include County Colours Face Painting, Art Attacks, Add your GAA Memory to the GAA 125 Memory Wall, Live Hurley Making Demonstrations with John Torpey, NEW- GAA Photographic Exhibition, NEW- Croke Park Timeline Exhibition and Football and Hurling Interactives. Please note that activities will be ongoing throughout the day and are offered on a first come first served basis. Regular match day admission rates apply – Adult €4, Child €2.50, Concession holders €3, family €12.50. These events are open only to match day ticket holders.

TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW

The August Tipperary Clubs Draw will take place in the Abbey Tavern, Cahir this Friday night, August 14^th at 10pm. A great night’s fun and entertainment is guaranteed and all the latest lucky prizewinners in this fantastic draw will be revealed.

GAA 125 QUIZ

As part of the ongoing 125 year celebrations, the GAA Museum is hosting a special All-Ireland quiz in search of Ireland’s biggest GAA ‘brainiac’. Entry is open to GAA enthusiasts nationwide who can hold their own in a battle of keenness, passion, and recollection for Gaelic sport. Jimmy Magee will act as quizmaster for the quiz which will run over two nights starting with a qualifying round on Friday August 28^th in the GAA Museum auditorium. Those who survive the qualifier night will enter into a ‘head to head’ battle in the All-Ireland GAA Quiz grand final which will take place on Friday September 18^th. The champion will get a trophy, tickets to the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final with dinner and a night in the four star Croke Park Hotel. The reigning champion will also make a guest appearance on GAA on RTÉ’s Sunday Game on the day of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final. All proceeds will go to the GAA designated charity CARI. Participation in the qualifying round is €20 per person. For more information please contact Elaine Powell at the GAA Museum (Ph: 01 8192375, Fax: 01 819 2323, Email: gaamuseum@crokepark.ie).

UNDER AGE UPDATE

The annual Under 8 Fundamental 8 Hurling Blitz will be held on Saturday 19th September with the Under 8 Football on Saturday 26th September. More details will be provided closer to the time.

All Inter County Hurling underage tournaments are on Saturday 29th August i.e. Under 16 Tipp Supporters Club, Under 15 Carrigdoun and Under 14 Tony Forrestal. Again more details will be provided in the coming weeks.

ORDER OF MALTA GOLF FUNDRAISER IN NENAGH

We sometimes forget how important the volunteers of the Order of Malta are to the staging of our games. There is an Open singles golf competition in Nenagh Golf Club on Friday August 14^th in aid of the Order of Malta and there is still some space left on the timesheet. We would encourage as many people as possible to play in aid of this worthy cause. Please call 067 31476 or 067 33242 for timesheet. Entry is €20 for visitors and €10 for members.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.

Tipperary Minor Hurling Team to play Kilkenny Sunday 9th Aug

The Tipperary Minor Hurling team to play Kilkenny in the All Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final on August 9^th in Croke Park has 2 changes in personnel from the team which lined out against Wexford in the quarter-final. Dan McCormack replaces injured goalkeeper Paul Ryan and Andrew Ryan comes into the team in place of Michael O’Brien.

1. Dan McCormack (Borris-Ileigh)
2. Stephen Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
3. Liam Butler (Moyne-Templetuohy)
4. Andrew Ryan (Toomevara)
5. Denis Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
6. Willie Ryan (Clonakenny)
7. John Meagher (Loughmore Castleiney)
8. Alan Hogan (Shannon Rovers)
9. Brian Stapleton (Templederry Kenyons)
10. Sean Curran (Mullinahone)
11. Thomas Butler (Clonoulty Rossmore)
12. Eanna Murray (Templederry Kenyons)
13. David Collins (Drom & Inch)
14. Ruairi Gleeson (Kildangan)
15. Adrian Cleere (Ballingarry)

Bord Snip cuts on Agriculture and the Rural Economy will cost more than savings made

BORD SNIP CUTS ON AGRICULTURE AND THE RURAL ECONOMY WILL COST GOVERNMENT MORE THAN ANY SAVINGS MADE – IFA STUDY

• Job losses of 12,000+

Drop in output of €430M+

• Extra burden on Social Welfare budget  €240m+

A detailed economic analysis of the McCarthy proposals carried out by IFA shows that the cuts will lead to job losses of 12,300, a drop in output of €430m and a greater burden on the Social Welfare budget than the savings made by An Bord Snip.

Mr Walshe said the proposed cuts will seriously undermine the positive contribution of agriculture to the rural economy, including a reduction in output for the agri-food sector, an increase in the number of farmers on Farm Assist, a reduction in the number of active farmers and an increase in rural unemployment.

Addressing the media at the Dublin Horse Show today, IFA President Padraig Walshe said the analysis underlined the misguided approach taken by the Government-appointed group. He said, “Our figures clearly show that increased unemployment in the rural economy, coupled with greater numbers applying for Farm Assist, will cost the Exchequer €240m in the form of increased Social Welfare payments. The cuts proposed by An Bord Snip will save the Exchequer just €204m, which is €36m less. The Government has to recognise the futility of the approach set out by Colm McCarthy’s Review Group and abandon the proposals.”

Padraig Walshe said, “this is a particularly difficult time for farm families as prices across all commodities are under pressure. Government support for the agri-food sector will be repaid by maintaining production and output, which in turn will help to increase exports and grow jobs.”

The livestock sector will be particularly impacted by the proposed cuts, where individual farmers are facing cuts of up to 40% in income, through the proposed cuts in REPS, Suckler Cow payments and Disadvantaged Areas. IFA estimates that 20,000 suckler herds will be lost.

In 2008, 75% of all REPS participants were in the drystock and sheep sectors and sheep farming is mainly undertaken in more remote areas of Ireland, highly dependent on the Disadvantaged Areas Payment.

The ewe population is currently 2.1 million. The proposed cuts could result in a reduction, over a period of a number of years, of up to 420,000 animals, or 20% of the national flock.

There are approximately 9,000 dairy farmers in REPS, or slightly below 50% of the total population of 19,000. It is estimated that 20% of Dairy REPS farmers could exit dairy farming, which would result in a reduction of 10% in the total number of Dairy farmers.

The IFA President said farmland in REPS provides a significant carbon sink, absorbing approximately 2.3 million tonnes of CO2e. REPS is of huge benefit to the rural economy, providing employment for farm suppliers of fencing materials and hedging, garden centres, planning consultants and other labour inputs.

With an average payment of €6,200, REPS is a significant support scheme, particularly in the West of Ireland. In Connaught alone, 34% of farmers (20,500) are in REPS.

Tipperary GAA Scene – 4th August 2009

Tipperary GAA Scene by County PRO Ger Ryan

ALL IRELAND MINOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Good luck to our minor hurlers and team management for their All Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final against Kilkenny which will be played in Croke Park on Sunday August 9th at 12 noon. The game will be followed by the All Ireland Football Quarter Final between Mayo and Meath at 2pm and the All Ireland Hurling Semi Final between Kilkenny and Waterford at 4pm. Tipperary and Kilkenny have met in the minor hurling championship on 21 occasions with Tipperary winning 11 times and Kilkenny 10. Tipperary’s last win was in the 2007 semi-final on a scoreline of 1-19 to 2-12. Tipp subsequently went on to win the All Ireland defeating Cork in the final to put back to back titles together. Kilkenny’s last win was in last year’s semi-final when they had a comfortable 3-17 to 1-14 victory before going on to defeat Galway to win the All Ireland title. The other minor semi-final between Galway and Waterford will take place in Croke Park at 1.30pm on Sunday August 16th. For those of you interested in trivia, the last time Tipperary played a minor hurling championship game in Croke Park prior to a Mayo versus Meath football game was on September 29th 1996 when Tipp defeated Galway in the All Ireland minor hurling final replay prior to Meath’s defeat of Mayo in the All Ireland football final replay.

All IRELAND MINOR FOOTBALL QUARTER FINAL

Hard luck to our minor footballers who were defeated by 3-10 to 1-8 by Connaught champions Mayo in the All Ireland Minor Football Quarter Final, played in O’Connor Park, Tullamore, on Monday last. Well done to the players and the management on their efforts throughout the year. The experience gained during the season will no doubt stand all these players well for the future.

TIPPERARY V LIMERCK ALL IRELAND HURLING SEMI-FINAL

The Tipperary v Limerick All Ireland hurling semi-final will take place in Croke Park at 3.30pm on Sunday August 16th. It will be the first time that Tipperary and Limerick will play a senior championship game outside of a Munster venue. The last competitive meeting of Tipperary and Limerick at Croke Park took place on April 25th 1971. The Shannonsiders won a tremendous League play off game, by 2-15 to 1-15 and subsequently beat Tipp by a point in the Final, at Cork, on May 23rd.

TICKET PACKAGES FOR ALL IRELAND Q/FINALS & S/FINALS

A new club group pass has been introduced for 2009 by the GAA. It is available for the one remaining All-Ireland senior football Quarter Final or the 4 Semi Finals in senior hurling and football. The main details are: €10 per person; Available to GAA Clubs only; Minimum purchase of 15; Seats in Davin Stand (Canal End) in Croke Park; Application forms available on http://www.tickets.gaa.ie.

There is also a group pass for juveniles which is available to all GAA clubs for all Croke Park fixtures (bar the All-Ireland Finals) and selected GAA Championship fixtures. The main details are €3 per juvenile (16 or under); 1 adult free for every 10 juveniles; Additional adults at stand face value; Seats in Davin Stand (Canal End) in Croke Park; Application forms available on http://www.tickets.gaa.ie

TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW

The August Tipperary Clubs Draw will take place in Cahir on Friday August 14th. Details of the venue will be available next week.

TIPP EXIT SENIOR CAMOGIE & LADIES FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Commiserations to the Tipperary senior Camogie team following their exit from the All Ireland championship last weekend after a two point defeat to Cork. They needed to win the game to qualify for the semi-finals. Hard luck also to the ladies footballers whose were defeated by Laois in the first round of the qualifiers.

ALL IRELAND POC FADA

Roscommon’s Gerry Fallon claimed the M Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada title on Saturday August 1st, edging out reigning champion, Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins, by a single poc in testing conditions. Fallon, who was trailing Cummins by two pocs at the last turning point on the 5km mountain course, came home very strongly and claimed the much coveted title. In the pairs event, Fallon and Cummins teamed up and were victorious with 121 pocs. Patricia Jackman from Waterford was a very popular winner of the ladies’ competition, while it was further joy for Roscommon as Noel Fallon claimed the Under-16 title

SYMPATHY

We extend our sympathy to the family of the late JJ McGrath of Boherlahan, who died at the weekend. JJ was a former prominent player with the Boherlahan Dualla club and won a county senior hurling championship medal in 1996. More recently, he served as club secretary. The Boherlahan Dualla v Lorrha and Dorrha O Riain Cup senior hurling championship game which was to be played on Saturday August 1st was postponed as a mark of respect.

We also extend our sympathy to the family of the late Mrs. Mai Maher also of Boherlahan, who died last week. Mrs. Maher was the mother of PJ Maher, former Chairman of the Mid Tipperary GAA Board and currently Insurance Officer of County Board.

VHI CÚL CAMPS

Well done to all the clubs who have hosted or will be hosting VHI Cúl Camps over the summer months. Despite the often inclement weather, there has been a great turnout at all the camps held so far. It is a great opportunity for younger players to have fun, to improve their skills and to learn from the excellent coaches attending the camps. Well done to the Coaching and Games Development Committee led by Nicholas Moroney and Dinny Maher for all the work they do to make the camps possible and also to the coaches and the club organisers. It is good to see representatives from the various inter-county panels in Tipperary visiting the camps. Up to 85,000 children will attend almost 1,000 Cúl Camps nationwide during the course of the summer.

Ag Éisteacht Update

A total of seven clubs have been visited across the country as part of the Ag Éisteacht Programme announced at GAA Congress back in April and more visits are planned for the coming weeks and months. The sessions have already proved to be extremely useful informing the GAA President, Christy Cooney, and Ard Stiúrthóir, Padraic Duffy, and the staff at Croke Park of the challenges and obstacles facing the Association and the excellent work being overseen by our units throughout the country. If you think your club would benefit from or would be interested in what is essentially a two hour question and answer session, feel free to make a request by email to: alan.milton@gaa.ie.

CROKE PARK GAA MUSEUM UPDATE

New in the Museum this summer is the Croke Park Timeline. Starting in 1864, the timeline takes museum visitors on a visual journey through the significant events and milestones of the stadium’s rich history. There are some fascinating documents that remind us all of the huge social, cultural and sporting history behind the iconic stadium starting with a sepia-toned map of “Butterly’s Field”. This 21 acre area of land “on the south side of Clonliffe Road in the parish of Saint George and County of Dublin” that Alderman Maurice Butterly purchased back on April 16 1864 is the current site of Croke Park Stadium. Other early significant dates featuring on the timeline include March 15 1896, which marked the first All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals to be played at Jones’ Road, and the purchase of the site by the GAA in 1913, renaming it Croke Memorial Park. Non-GAA events also feature, with images showing the huge hype and publicity around the July 19 1972 meeting of Muhammad Ali and Al ‘Blue’ Lewis, as well as mention of the first historic first Rugby and Soccer matches in 2007, the Special Olympics in 2003 and U2’s numerous sell-out shows since 1985. The GAA Museum is offering all GAA Clubs a saving of 25% on published list prices from now until December 31st 2009. Booking is essential, and this offer must be quoted at time of booking.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE

Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.

M Donnelly All Ireland Poc Fada Finals 2009

M DONNELLY ALL IRELAND POC FADA FINALS 2009

Annaverna Mountain Cooley County Louth

Saturday 1st August 2009

M DONNELLY ALL IRELAND POC FADA FINAL 2009

1-Gerry Fallon Roscommon 60

2-Brendan Cummins Tipperary 61

Albert Shanahan Limerick 62

Brendan Mc Namara 62

Fintan O Brien 63

Damien Fitzhenry Wexford 64

Kerrill Wade Galway 64

Shane O Connor 65

Carl Keating Down 67

James Mc Garry Kilkenny 67
Score Cards of first two hurlers
Gerry Fallon Roscommon     15      39      51      60
Brendan  Cummins Tipperary     13      37      49      61

The M Donnelly All Ireland Comorotas Beirte 2009
All Ireland Poc Fada Pairs

1- Brendan Cummins and Gerry Fallon 121 pocs

Camogie  All Ireland Winner 2009

1- Patricia Jackman Waterford 29

2- Tracy Condell Carlow 31

3- Lyndsey Condell 32

M Donnelly Under 16 All Ireland Poc Fada

1-Noel Fallon Roscommon 25

M DONNELLY ALL IRELAND POC FAA 2009

Roscommon’s Gerry Fallon claimed the M Donnely All Ireland Poc Fada title from Tipperarys Brendan Cummins by the narrow margin of one poc. In what was one of the closet contests for many years, and played in extremely demanding conditions, Fallon who was trailing the reigning champion by two pocs at the last turning point on the 5km mountain course, came home strong and claimed the title. In the Comorotas Beirte (All Ireland Pairs) Fallon and Cummins claimed the trophies with a combined total of 121 pocs. Patricia Jackman from Waterford was a very popular winner of the M Donnelly All Ireland Camogie Poc Fada title, whilst it was further joy for Roscommon as Noel Fallon claimed the under 16 title.