Harty cup players will keep training levels high ahead of the knockout action in early January

The 4G pitch in Banteer was the scene for todays game

placeholder image — The 4G pitch in Banteer was the scene for todays game

Two Tipperary schools are still in the prestigious competition

Excitement levels were are at a premium just before the Christmas holidays for the hurlers preparing for the Harty cup knockout games in early January.

While the break will be welcome no doubt the training ground will still be the key place to be over the coming weeks for Cashel CS and Thurles CBS players who will be be in the running for victory in the big games.

Preparations will be ongoing over the Christmas break with players looking to stay in form and ensure they can perform to the maximum when it matters in January.

The fixture list is below for the fixtures with the venues for the ties still to be confirmed.

Post Primary

TUS Dr. Harty Cup (U19 A Hurling)

The TUS Dr. Harty Cup (U19 A Hurling) Quarter-Finals Draw took place on Monday December 9th as follows –

QF 1 – Midleton CBS v St Flannans Ennis

QF 2 – Cashel CS v Gaelcholaiste Mhuire AG

QF 3 – Ardscoil Ris v Thurles CBS

QF 4 – CBC Cork v De La Salle Waterford

Games to be played on January 8th. The Semi-Final Draw is – Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 and Winner QF3 v Winner QF4