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Lorrha GAA News for 13 June

November 8, 2018

5-Year Plan: If you would still like to submit some ideas for the 5-Year Plan, you can email them to: secretary.lorrhaanddorrha.tipperary@gaa.ie. This information will be then forwarded to Ger O'Meara who will put the plan together and we would like to thank Ger for taking up this role.

Lotto: Our jackpot is now €4,200. Thank you for your continued support. You can play our lotto online at www.locallotto.ie where it is easy to play every week. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5.

Senior: Lorrha will play Nenagh Eire Og in the semi-final of the County Challenge Cup in Nenagh this Friday, 12th June at 7.45pm.

The North Senior Hurling Championship quarter final draw was due to take place on Monday night but it was not known at the time of going to press. This game is expected to be played on weekend 27-28 June.

Junior Hurling: The Junior 'B' Hurlers progressed to the North League Final following a 4-15 to 0-10 win over Moneygall in the semi-final in Cloughjordan on Sunday evening. Goals from Noel Hogan, David Fogarty and two from Trevor Hogan.

Lorrha will play Portroe in the final this Sunday evening, 14th June in Puckane at 7.30pm. Best of luck to the players and mentors.

The North Championship is due to get underway in the coming weeks with Lorrha to play Toomevara in the opening round.

Under 14: Lorrha/Shannon Rovers got their North 'B' Hurling Championship underway last Wednesday with an impressive 4-18 to 1-4 win over Burgess in Kilcoleman. This Wednesday (this evening), they play Moneygall/Clonakenny in Moatfield at 7.00pm. Next Wednesday, 17th June they are away to Newport Gaels in Newport at 7pm

Under 12: The U12's began their 'B' hurling championship campaign last Friday against Kilruane MacDonaghs but lost 3-3 to 1-1.

This Friday evening, Lorrha face Borris-Ileigh in Borrisoleigh at 6.30pm and on Monday evening, 15th June, Lorrha host Newport in Moatfield at 6.30pm.

Nicky Rackard Cup Final: Well done to Ronan O'Meara who was on the Roscommon senior hurling team that won the Nicky Rackard Cup final at Croke Park last Saturday, defeating Armagh in the final.

Tipperary v Limerick Tickets: Orders for Tipperary v Limerick tickets must be with Shane Brophy (0876989612) by no later than next Sunday night, 14th June. Only orders from paid up members will be accepted. Family tickets available.

Tipperary Clubs Draw: Thank you to all those who registered with the club to take part in the 2015-2016 Tipperary Draw which began last Friday. Unfortunately we had no winner this month.

Best of luck: to the Tipperary senior and junior footballers against Kerry this Sunday.

Cul Camp: This years Lorrha Kelloggs Cul Camp takes place in Moatfield from 13th to 17th July from 10am to 2.30pm inclusive. All registration must be done online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie

Social Dancing: continues on Friday night to the music of Sam O'Doherty. Dancing 9.30pm to 12.30am.

Date for your Diary: Tipp FM will be doing a live show from Lorrha GAA Club on Wednesday, 10th June from 11am to 2pm. Fran Curry's Classic Cafe will be broadcast live and an interesting show is promised. All are invited to be part of the show.

Sympathy: Lorrha GAA club would like to sympathise with the Mannion family on the death of Tommy (T.J.) Mannion, Sandyford, Dublin and late of Curragha, Lorrha who died suddenly last week. May he rest in peace.