North Tipp GAA Notes: Big wins for Borris-Ileigh and Toomevara in U21 championship

Under 21 'A' Hurling: The second round of the North Under 21 'A' Hurling Championship took place last Sunday.

In Group 1, Borris-Ileigh continued their good form with a 1-13 to 2-8 win over Kiladangan. With the aid of a strong wind, Borris Ileigh took an early hold of the game with a Fintan Holland goal on the twelfth minute giving Borris a 1-5 to 0-2 lead.

The sides traded points for the remainder of the half before a Neil Cahalan goal (after great set up play from Darragh Tucker) just before half time left Borris with a 1-10 to 1-5 lead going into the break. Conditions worsened in the second half with a number of showers and this resulted in a low scoring second half.

A Conor Culhane goal for Kiladangan with five minutes along with a Conor Byrne free bought Borris lead back to a single point. However, a late Eddie Ryan free for Borris helped secure victory by two points.

Eddie Ryan top scored for Borris with eight points from frees whilst James Devaney scored two points from midfield and was prominent throughout. Conor Byrne impressed for Kiladangan with four points.

This win now secures Borris Ileigh a spot in the Semi Finals. Kiladangan will host Ballina this coming Sunday 20th November at 12 noon in Puckane with the winner joining Borris Ileigh in the Semi Finals.

In Group 2, Toomevara had a comfortable 2-18 to 2-8 win over Roscrea. The sides exchanged points in the opening stages of the game – four points each after the first quarter.

Eamon White found the back of the net for Toome on the fifteenth minute and they went onto dominate the remainder of the half after that score – outscoring Roscrea 1-8 to 0-0 with Darragh McCarthy scoring Toome’s second goal on the twenty third minute.

Toome enjoyed a 2-12 to 0-4 half time lead. To their credit, Roscrea rallied in the second half with two goals of their own but they were unable to claw back the Toomevara lead. Darragh McCarthy continued his good form with 1-11 for the victors with Eamon White also impressing with 1-2.

Round 3 will see Roscrea host Nenagh Eire Og this weekend. Please see the North Tipperary GAA Social Media pages for full details of this fixture.

Under 21 'B' Hurling: The North Under 21 'B' Hurling championship commenced last Sunday.

In Group 1, Templederry was the venue for the exciting clash of Ballinahinch Templederry v Moneygall Clonakenny with Moneygall Clonakenny coming away with the victory on a 2-14 to 1-16 scoreline.

Ballinahinch Templederry had a 0-13 to 1-7 half time lead but Moneygall Clonakenny cut down the deficit in the second half. The sides were level going into the closing stages with a late Cian O’Dwyer point securing victory for Moneygall Clonakenny.

Round 2 will take place this coming Sunday 20th November when Moneygall Clonakenny host Borrisokane in Moneygall at 12 noon.

In Group 2, Lorrha Rovers had  1-10 to 1-7 victory over Silvermines in Dolla. The sides were level at half time 1-5 each, with John Ryan scoring the Mines’ goal whilst Oisin McMahon finding the back of the net for Lorrha Rovers.

Round 2 will see Lorrha Rovers hosting Kilruane MacDonaghs this Saturday 19th November at 3 pm in Lorrha whilst Silvermines have a bye.

In Group 3, Burgess had a hard earned 0-12 to 0-9 win over Newport last Sunday in Kilcolman. Burgess led 0-7 to 0-6 at the half time break with Eoin Grace a prominent scorer for Burgess throughout the game.

Round 2 will see Newport host Portroe this Sunday at 12 noon.

Munster Championship: Best of luck to Roscrea who take on Inniscarra of Cork this coming Saturday 19th November at 1.15 pm in Semple Stadium in the Munster Intermediate Semi Final.

County Championship: Best of luck to Borris Ileigh who take on Cappawhite this Sunday 20th November at 1.00 pm in Templederry in the County Under 19 ‘B’ Hurling Final.

North Tipperary Primary School Quiz: The 2022 North Tipperary Primary School Quiz will be held this coming  Sunday, November 20th in Kiladangan GAA Complex, commencing 6.00pm.

Teams of 4 and schools may enter as many teams as they wish. Entry fee is €20 per team. Any school entering more than one team the entry fee will be €30 in total.

Schools may register by contacting:

Liam Hogan: Email - liamhogan8586@gmail.com, Phone 0872425229

Cora Moroney: Email - coramoroney@hotmail.com, Phone 0876388039