Weekly Club Notes - 19th July 2024

Congratulations to our 1st team who overcame the challenge of Thurles Sarsfields last weekend to claim the mid title. A goal from Luke Shanahan 9 minutes in set the tone for a fast start as we took a 6 point lead. Sarsfields showed the expected fight though and by half time had reduced the gap to 3 points. Upperchurch began the second half as brightly as the first, nailing the first 5 points after the break, and for the next 20 minutes we maintained a 7-9 point advantage. Sars came back strong in the final quarter, scoring 4 in a row to give themselves some hope. This was quickly snuffed out though as 2 goals in 2 minutes from substitutes Padraig Greene & Conor Fahey restored an 11 point lead. Sars added 1 further point but we saw out the victory on a 3-18 to 0-17 scoreline. This result means we now are guaranteed at least a preliminary quarter final spot in the county championship. Attention now turns to the county championship group stages where our first match will be against south senior champions Carrick Swans on Friday 26th at 7:30pm in Littleton

Best of luck to our intermediate hurlers as they face Drom & Inch in the mid final this evening(Friday) at 7pm in Gortnahoe. Hoping to see a good turnout from our supporters to urge on the team. Tickets can be bought online at https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/mid-tipp-gaa/ or at the gate via Tap n Go. The county championship begins the following weekend with a tie against Knockavilla on Sunday 28th at 1pm in Annacarty.

We face Holycross-Ballycahill in the next round of the mid group next Wednesday at 7:30pm in Drombane. Best of luck to players & management.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Our 22nd annual golf classic was held last weekend and was a tremendous success with over 80 teams taking part in Ballykisteen Golf Club. Thanks to all who supported it by playing, sponsoring tee-boxes or helping with the organisation of the event. The results are as follows: 1st Place Hollyford Stores Team (105 pts) – Eamon Maher, Barry Maher, Dan Harnett & Jamie Ryan; 2nd Place Mid West Oil Team (104 pts) – Eddie Stapleton, Tom Ryan, Barry Murphy & Chris Thomas; 3rd Place Tim Looby’s Team (102 pts) – David Butler, Eoin Collins, Paul Conners & Paul Kennedy; 4th Place Morans Menswear Team (100 pts) – Sean Kennedy, John Kennedy, Pat Coote & Eamon O’Gorman; 5th Place Jack Looby's Team (99 pts) – Jack Looby, Pat Looby, Ted Kennedy & Jim Phelan; 6th Place C.E Printing Team (99 pts) – Christy Earls, Ray O’Halloran, Aidan O’Halloran, Frank Kavanagh; Nearest to the Pin Timmy Ryan (3 inches); Longest Drive T.J Butler. The presentation of prizes will take place tomorrow(Saturday) night in Oliver Ryan's Bar at 9:30pm. All are invited to attend.

TIPPERARY GAA CLUBS DRAW
The first draw of the new season is due to take place tonight(19th) with a first prize of €30k on offer. For more info or to sign up/renew you can contact any of the local club promoters or online at https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-clubs-draw/ A large portion of you subscription comes back to the club so your support it is much appreciated.

NEW FIELD BENEFACTOR SCHEME LAUNCH

Thanks to all who have signed up so far to our New Field Benefactor Scheme. Works are still ongoing at preparing our new full size pitch & juvenile pitch and good progress is being made. To help cover the cost of this work and the provision of car parking facilities we are inviting supporters to help us and become a benefactor. Patrons will be able to support the scheme by bank transfer, subscribing in person with a committee member or payment online via our club website. You can find full details on our website: https://upperchurchdrombanegaa.ie/new-field-benefactor-scheme These new facilities will be of major benefit to both our juvenile & adult teams as well as the ladies of Slieve Felim Rapparees for many years to come.

PREMIER CO-OP LOTTO

You can now play the Premier Co-Op Lotto online at http://upperchurchdrombanegaa.ie/draws and help support Upperchurch Drombane Juvenile GAA.  Last week there was no winner of the €8,800 jackpot. There was 1 match 3 winner who receives €150. The jackpot for next week now resets to €9,000 Tickets must be bought by 8pm on Tuesday to be in the draw. You can also buy tickets at Ryan's Shop, Drombane Co-Op, Pa's Bar, Kinane's Pub or Oliver Ryan's Pub.

A range of club merchandise can be purchased from the O’Neills website. The link for the shop is: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/upperchurch-drombane-gaa.html. We also now have a new shop with Bourke Sports: https://bourkesports.ie/collections/upperchurch-drombane-gaa

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