Women's sport is 'massive' in Tipperary, but more work is needed says councillor

Several members of the Nenagh Municipal District Council have praised the work of the local authority in promoting women’s sports at a recent sitting.

In an update from the Economic, Community and Rural Development section, representatives detailed all the women’s sports initiatives ongoing in the county.

The report said that there are now 25 clubs with girls football within the their club.

Some of the other council supported intiatives include BT Harps and Moneygall have entering the Kickfit Women's 5v5 League and will continue in the first quarter of 2024.

Birdhill FC, Nenagh AFC, Moneygall FC, St Mary’s Primary School Nenagh and Cloughjordan FC are paprticipating in the UEFA and Disney Playmakers programme. The programme helps girls age five to eight start football.

Cllr Joe Hanigan said Tipperary is at the ‘forefront’ of women's sport.

“Women’s sport is massive,” said Cllr Hanigan.

But he said they need to do more work with camogie clubs and Gaelic football.

Cllr Fiona Bonfield said that she welcomed the development of women’s sport in the county and district.

Representatives from the Economic, Community and Rural Development section said they would take on board the feedback.