Young Tipperary GAA player's dream job is to be a world class rugby player

Clerihan GAA and Rockwell College student, Jonah McCarthyplaceholder image
Clerihan GAA and Rockwell College student, Jonah McCarthy

COACHING WORKSHOP

On Monday night, July 10 we had a very successful coaching workshop for U9, U11 and U13 coaches. It was delivered by Barry Shortall from Tipp Development. Our u13 hurlers also attended.

UNDER 11

Our U11 team take part in the South / West Football Blitz on next Saturday morning. Venue, times to be confirmed.

UNDER 15

Our U15 hurlers made it three wins from three when they defeated Fethard last Thursday night 3-18 to 2-17.

Under 17

Our u17s took on Ballybacon in Round 2 of the u17 hurling championship in Clerihan. Despite been short some players Clerihan gave a battling performance but unfortunately lost out on a final scoreline of Clerihan 2-12 Ballybacon 5-11.

PLAYER PROFILE

This week’s club player profile is current U17 and U19 player - Jonah McCarthy.

Club: Clerihan GAA

School: Rockwell College

Biggest influence: My grandad Barry Fuller

Sporting event you would like to attend: Rugby World Cup

Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium

Favourite music: Dermot Kennedy

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite GAA player: Daithí Burke (Galway)

Favourite sport other than GAA: Rugby

Dream job: World Class Rugby Player

One rule you would change in GAA: Having two referees at each match.

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