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06 Sept 2025

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

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

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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