GAA clubs in Tipperary invited to compete for €5,000 prize and opportunity to play at Croke Park
GAA clubs in Tipperary invited to compete for €5,000 prize and opportunity to play at Croke Park as eir kicks off third year of ‘eir for all’ Poc Tapa Challenge.
Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, eir, is once again inviting GAA & Camogie clubs in Tipperary to take part in the third annual ‘eir for all’ Poc Tapa Challenge.
This competition gives clubs the chance to win up to €5,000 and the unique opportunity to showcase their skills at Croke Park during All-Ireland Semi-Final Day.
The 2025 Poc Tapa Challenge was officially launched by some of hurling’s most celebrated names: Declan Hannon (Limerick), Shane Kingston (Cork), John Conlon (Clare), and Conor Whelan (Galway). Inspired by the traditional "Poc Fada" competition, the challenge has been reimagined to reflect the fast-paced nature of the modern game – rewarding teamwork, precision and speed.
How to enter the ‘eir for all’ Poc Tapa Challenge
Teams of up to six players take their positions at designated cones around the four corners of the pitch and pass the sliotar in the quickest time to complete the circuit.
Rules:
- The stopwatch starts when the first sliotar is struck.
- The sliotar must travel beyond each of the six cones placed around the pitch.
- The challenge ends when the sliotar returns to the starting player.
The Poc Tapa Challenge is open to all GAA & Camogie clubs nationwide, welcoming participants of all skill levels and ages, whether you’re a seasoned senior team or a rising squad just getting started, the eir for all Poc Tapa Challenge offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent, teamwork and community spirit.
To enter, teams must film their fastest time completing the challenge on a smartphone, ensuring a stopwatch is visible throughout the footage. Videos must be filmed from the centre of the pitch and submit via X (formerly Twitter) @eir or Instagram @eir.ireland using the hashtags #eirforall and #PocTapa before Wednesday 25th June.
Last year's final saw local Wexford rivals go head-to-head, with Craanford GAA Club emerging victorious with an impressive time of 35 seconds, closely followed by Tara Rocks GAA Club finished as runners-up with a time of 50 seconds.
The competition continues to grow in popularity, bringing clubs together in a shared celebration of skill and speed.
Commenting on the launch of this year’s ‘eir for all’ Poc Tapa Challenge, Managing Director of Consumer and Small Business at eir, Susan Brady, said: “We’re excited to launch the third year of the ‘eir for all’ Poc Tapa Challenge, building on and the participation and enthusiasm from clubs nationwide. As Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider and a proud partner of the GAA, eir is committed to strengthening communities by supporting local clubs and creating opportunities for players of all levels."