PICTURE: One of the proud winners of the 2026 Tipperary Laochra Gael awards
A total of 27 awardees from clubs throughout Tipperary were recognised
Gilbert Williams, a club member of Kilruane MacDonaghs, poses with his Laochra Gael Award alongside family and friends.
Laochra Gael made a welcome return to the Tipperary GAA calendar this year having last taken place in 2022.
The presentations provided an opportunity to recognise and honour people from across the county who have made a lifetime contribution to the GAA through their dedication, commitment and voluntary service at club, divisional and county level.
The 19th Laochra Gael Presentations took place on Sunday November 8 in The Dome at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles.
A total of 27 awardees from clubs throughout Tipperary were recognised for their outstanding service to the Association.
The presentations was attended by special guest of honour Joe Connolly, the former Galway All Ireland winning captain.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Mick Duff (Killea), Tom Hassett (Moyne Templetuohy), Michéal Egan (Gortnahoe Glengoole), Liam Ó Donnchú (Thurles Sarsfields), Larry Kavanagh (Thurles Gaels), TJ Egan (Borrisokane), Seán Ryan (Ballinahinch), Liam Greene (Moneygall), Anne Maher (Borris-Ileigh), Gilbert Williams (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Catherine Gleeson (Kiladangan and Moycarkey Borris), Matt Lillis (Nenagh Éire Óg), Paddy O’Brien (Toomevara), Michael Ryan (Solohead), John Martin (Emly), Noel Browne (Galtee Rovers St Pecauns), PJ Caplis (Sean Treacys), Stephen O’Brien (Rosegreen), Albert Curran (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone), Patsy Ryan (Ardfinnan), Michael O’Keeffe (Marfield), Colm O’Flaherty (Cahir), Hugo Browne (Killenaule), Tadhg Howard (Cahir), Billy Carroll (St Mary’s), John Joe Nugent (Newcastle) and Joe Kennedy (Carrick Davins).