LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
U/21A Hurling: On Sunday afternoon our U/21 hurlers faced Holycross in the long delayed Mid semi final. However after a thrilling contest, the sides finished level at 3-15 each following extra time.
Having got an early goal we faded for a period and fell eight points down after twenty minutes. However we just trailed 1-06 to 2-05 at half time. At the end of normal time it finished 2-11 each. Extra time continued to be an exciting affair, where we trailed 3-11 to 3-15 at half time. However we fought back again in the final ten minutes in which both sides had chances of outright victory, but overall a draw was a fair result to a fine contest. Team: Shane Nolan, Kevin Johnson, Willie Eviston, Paddy Moynihan, Dara Butler, Aidan McGrath, Henry Maher, Liam Treacy 0-02, Eamon Connolly, John Meagher 0-01, Noel McGrath 0-01l, Pairic Egan, Liam McGrath, 1-11, Ciaran Kiely, Cian Hennessy 2-0. Subs used: Tomas McGrath and Brian McGrath.
Replay: The date of the replay has yet to be decided. Check Tipperary Star Diary.
Our congratulation to Noel McGrath recent GPA team of 2010, making it a great year for him.
Sympathy: We offer our sympathy to the O’ Mahoney family, Strogue on the passing of Mary O’ Mahoney over the weekend R.I.P.
Schools: We say hard luck to Loughmore N.S. who were narrowly defeated by Cashel in Roinn C final on Friday last in Boherlahan.
Mid Tipperary U21A Hurling Semi Final
Loughmore Castleiney 3.15 Holycross Ballycahill 3.15 AET
Team. Shane Nolan, Kevin Johnson, Willie Eviston, Paddy Moynihan, Dara Butler, Aidan Mc Grath, Henry Maher, Eamonn Connolly, Liam Treacy, Padraic Egan, Noel Mc Grath, John Meagher, Liam Mc Grath, Kieran Kiely, Cian Hennessy.
Senior Football Co. Final 2010
Loughmore Castleiney 1.06 Aherlow 2.04
Team: David Mc Grath, Tommy Long, Eddie Connolly, Willie Eviston, Aidan Mc Grath, Ciaran Mc Grath, Tom King, David Kennedy, John Scully, James Egan, Noel Mc Grath, Liam Treacy, Liam Mc Grath, Micheal Webster, Cian Hennessy.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.LC.G.
O Riain Cup Final: On Sunday last at Semple Stadium our side were defeated 3-17 to 1-06 by Eire Og, Nenagh in Seamus o Riain Cup final.
With our request for a postponement, due to our senior football County final involvement on Sunday next, falling on dead ears, we were left with little choice and protect our chances of winning a football title. Contrary to our willingness to be at full strength and give every game our best shot we were forced on this occasion to field a second string team and despite a wholehearted performance from all the lads they had to bow to the much stronger north men, who it must be said were also seeking a deferral of the fixture. Our congratulations to Nenagh on their victory as we thank all our players for making themselves available to the management on the day. No doubt a full strength team by both clubs would have been a fine encounter for a magnificent trophy.
County Football Final: On Sunday next all roads lead to Semple Stadium for the County football final at 2.30pm (Note time change) v Aherlow. Having last won the title in 2004 and contested the final of 2005, our play has been generally good this year and we hope the lads will perform to the best of their ability and bring back the O’Dwyer cup to the club.
We ask for your strong support on Sunday and hope all households will display the colours during the lead up to the top day in County football.
Sympathy: Our sympathy to our former club treasurer Don Bolger on the passing of his brother recently. Also to Eamon Fanning on the passing of his brother John in England, and to all the families who have suffered bereavements recently R.I.P.
Seamus O’Riain Senior Hurling Final
Loughmore Castleiney 1.06 Nenagh Eiro Og 3.17
Team: Shane Nolan, Kevin Johnson, Eoin Ryan, Martin Ryan, Dara Butler, John Meagher, Henry Maher, Paddy Moynihan, Eamonn Connolly, Martin Gleeson Seamus Bohan, Shane Hennessy, Darren Danagher, James Connolly, Johnny Campion.
Seamus O’Riain Cup Final in Thurles on Sunday 31st October 2010 at 1.00pm
Loughmore Castleiney V Nenagh Eire Og
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
Senior Football: For the first time since 2005, our senior footballers are back in the County final. This was achieved at Cashel on Sunday last when they overcame County champions Moyle Rovers by 1-09 to 1-05 following a fine overall performance .(See Match Report on Tipp Star).
Following our poor shooting in the Mid final this was certainly rectified and with the defence performing heroics, they held our fancied opponents to a late goal in the second period. We now prepare for the final on November 7th v Aherlow who were narrowly pipped in last year’s decider. A lot of hard work will go into the preparation for this game and any donations to defray costs would be greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all concerned.
The Late Sean Mockler: On Sunday evening 17th October we learned of the sudden passing of that great gael Sean Mockler, Castleiney. Although unwell in recent times, his sudden departure came as a great shock to all.
Words cannot describe the love Sean had for the Loughmore/Castleiney club, as a player in the fifties and sixties, team trainer, selector, club chairman at different intervals, club delegate to the Mid and County boards. He was also a gate checker in Mid Tipperary, Mid chairman, County football board chairman and Croke Park steward. You could continue listing his various involvements with the G.A.A. and he performed all with one hundred per cent dedication.
The outstanding memories of Sean was that he followed every team in the parish from U/10 juveniles to seniors in both codes and he was always very proud when a juvenile victory of note would come the way as he knew the future ahead was promising.
His remains on the Tuesday evening was met in Castleiney village by one of the largest guard of honour seen in a long time, flanked on one side by club members and players and one the other side by Mid and County boards, football board and former work mates from Bord na Mona.
The club flag, carried by his great friends Pat Cullen and Joe Grady fronted the cortege through the village to the Church with huge crowds present. Various tributes were paid to Sean and he was laid to rest in Templeree Cemetary on Wednesday last. And we have no doubt that his guidance was with us on Sunday last in Cashel.
To his wife Rose, son Joe, daughters Mairead, Rosari and Tina, brother, sister and extended family we offer our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis go raibh a hAnam dilis.
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Dara Butler receiving the Daryl Darcy Trophy after Tipperary defeated Limerick 3.13 to 0.15
Co. Tipperary Senior Football Semi Final played in Cashel on Sunday 24th October 2010
Loughmore Castleiney 1.09 Moyle Rovers 1.05
Team: David Mc Grath, Tommy Long, Eddie Connolly, Willie Eviston, Tom King, Ciaran Mc Grath, Aidan Mc Grath, John Scully, David Kennedy, Noel Mc Grath, Evan Sweeney, James Egan, Liam Mc Grath, Micheal Webster, Cian Hennessy.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
Senior Football: On Sunday next our senior footballers will be involved in the County semi final where we face Moyle Rovers in Cashel at 4.00pm.
Having played pretty well so far this year, despite the lack of preparation due to the hurling exploits, where we had to come through O’Riain cup which put extra games in our path. However we expect a big performance and a big improvement in our shooting and the return of Micheal Webster to boost our chances and hopefully a place in the County final.
All Stars: For the second year in a row Noel McGrath has picked up an All Star hurling award when chosen at number 11 on the 2010 team announced on Friday night last. In a year where he has picked up senior and U/21 All Ireland and a second All Star at just nineteen years of age, it certainly is a tremendous achievement. Our sincere congratulations to Noel.
R.I.P.: It was with regret we learned on Sunday evening of the passing of Sean Mockler, Strogue, Castleiney, former club chairman, Mid chairman and County football board chairman. Sean will be laid to rest this Wednesday in Templeree cemetery. To his wife Rose and family, brother and sister, on behalf of the senior and juvenile club our deepest sympathy. Further tribute on next weeks issue.
Table Quiz: We ask as many as possible to support Kevin Kelly’s table quiz on this Friday night in Skehans Lounge, Libery Square, Thurles. The table quiz is in aid of Azerbaijan orphanage.
Juvenile Club: Our congratulations to our U/11 footballers who won the Michael McCullagh tournament on Saturday last. Playing a series of games they defeated J K Brackens in the final. The cup was presented to a jubilant captain Eoin Ryan following the victory. We say well done to all concerned.
Scor na nOg auditions this Friday night 22nd October at 8.00pm in Castleiney hall. Anyone interested are asked to attend as it will determine our contestants for Mid semi final etc.