Weekly News: All roads lead to Drombane for U21 A Final

Under 21 A County Final

A huge weekend awaits our young hurlers as we face near neighbours Holycross Ballycahill on Sunday at 1:30pm in nearby Drombane. A huge crowd is expected for this local derby so you are advised to arrive in Drombane early. The support for this team has been excellent all year. Our support will be much needed again on Sunday.

Best of luck to the players and management who have prepared diligently for this game.

The sides have met once before in a County U21 Final and that was in 1996 and that resulted in a win for Holycross in a high scoring game played in Semple Stadium. Interestingly, Stephen Ferncombe’s uncle John (brother of Clonoulty Rossmore manager Michael) top scored for Holycross on that occasion with 1.12. Bonny Kennedy scored 2.06 for the green and gold on the day and Bonny’s 3 nephews Jack, Paddy and Seamus will line out on Sunday. Michael Heffernan played centre back on that occsasion and his son Jack is part of the Clonoulty Rossmore panel on Sunday. Full match report can be found on West Tipperary GAA’s X account this week.

Match Tickets          

Tickets will be available to purchase for your club championship game through the Tipperary GAA Website or by the link below. No cash sales at the ground.  

Tipperary GAA operates a policy of cashless games, so all ticket must be pre-purchased. It will not be possible to turn up on the day and buy a ticket using cash. We ask that you make every effort to ensure that your supporters are aware of this. The county Board would also ask  clubs to remind patrons to have their tickets downloaded on their phone before they leave home. Patrons can also print their ticket and bring it to the game. Under 16’s are free of charge and do not require a ticket. All other patrons must present with a ticket. A credit card machine will also be available. Purchase of tickets beforehand is advisable as there could be ques at the credit card machine.

Tickets can be purchased at the following link:

https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/tipperary-gaa

AGM

The AGM was held on Sunday last in the clubhouse. A number of appointments still remain to be filled and they will go to the adjourned AGM on January 17th, namely the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

Caitriona O’Gorman and James Heffernan will remain in their roles as secretary and P.R.O. respectively.

Tom Butler will continue as manager of the senior and intermediate hurling teams. Andrew Quirke will continue in his role as Junior B manager.

Book Launch

The Botheen Men will be launched on Sunday December 15th in the clubhouse at 3pm. This is Volume 1 of the history of Gaelic Games in Clonoulty & Rossmore and is sure to be an excellent read following extensive work and research from author William Ryan (K). Your attendance at the launch would be greatly appreciated.