The 2026 Tipperary Laochra Gael awards ceremony took place last Sunday, November 8 in the Dome at Semple Stadium.
Last held in 2022, the awards are designed to honour those who have made lifelong contributions to Tipperary GAA in its various guises.
A total of 27 awardees from clubs throughout Tipperary were recognised on the night for their outstanding service to the Association.
This year’s award recipients were: 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).
Photos on the night were captured by Seamus Bourke.
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9. North Tipp. Front L to R: Gilbert Williams (Kilruane Mac Donaghs), Catherine Gleeson (Kiladangan Moycarkey Borris), Anne Maher (Borrisoleigh), Matt Lillis (Nenagh Éire Óg). Back L to R: Sean Ryan (Ballinahinch), TJ Egan (Borrisokane), Joe Connolly, Liam Greene (Moneygall), Paddy O'Brien (Toomevara)
Seamus Bourke
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10. Mid Tipp. Front L to R: Mick Duff (Killea), Larry Kavanagh (Thurles Gaels), Michéal Egan (Gortnahoe Glengoole). Back L to R: Liam Ó Donnchú (Thurles Sarsfields), Joe Connolly, Tom Hassett (Moyne Templetuohy)
Seamus Bourke
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11. West Tipp.Front L to R: Stephen O'Brien (Rosegreen), PJ Caplis (Sean Treacys), Noel Browne (Galtee Rovers St Pecauns). Back L to R: John Martin (Emly), Joe Connolly, Michael Ryan (Solohead)
Seamus Bourke
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12. South Tipp. Front L to R: John Joe Nugent (Newcastle), Patsy Ryan (Ardfinnan), Tadhg Howard (Cahir), Hugo Browne (Killenaule), Joe Kennedy (Carrick Davins). Back L to R: Michael O'Keeffe (Marfield), Billy Carroll (St Marys), Joe Connolly, Colm O Flaherty (Cahir), Albert Curran (CJ Kickhams Mullinahone)
Seamus Bourke