Senior: Lorrha return to senior championship action this Sunday when we take on Roscrea in the first round of the North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship. The match takes place in Nenagh at 3pm and is preceded by the match between Kilruane MacDonaghs and Portroe.
It is a big day to see our club back playing senior hurling and we urge all our supporters who followed us through to promotion to be in Nenagh on Sunday.
Under 21 Hurling: The Under 21 clash with Kilruane MacDonaghs did not take place at the weekend and is likely to be played after the exams.
Junior Hurling: Lorrha suffered a heavy defeat to Toomevara in the second round of the Junior hurling league. It was a sobering experience and it is hoped that the players use it to improve and make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Minor Football: Lorrha were given a walkover by Nenagh Eire Og in the Minor championship last week. Lorrha are now through to the semi-finals.
Under 16 Football: Lorrha secured a hard-fought draw with Borrisokane in the championship last week. It earned Lorrha a semi-final with Newport, which took place on Monday last. Report next week .
Under 14 Football: Lorrha recorded an impressive five point victory over Portroe in the championship. Lorrha are now through to the semi-finals.
Under 8, 10’s & 12’s: Outdoor training continues in Moatfield on Saturday at 11am.
Membership: Membership for 2008 is now available and only fully paid-up members can put their names into the draw for Championship tickets. €30 – Adult Players; €20 – Non Playing Adults; €15 – Minor/College Students and Juveniles (with match ticket entry); €10 – Juveniles (without match ticket entry). All membership is payable to club registrar Jack Maher or any committee member. Closing date is 31 May.
Tipp Draw: The 2008/2009 Tipperary Draw will get underway in May and our draw coordinators will be calling on existing players in the next few weeks. New players are also welcome with €50 from every ticket going to the club.
The club are also offering a Lorrha Lotto/Tipp Draw package where for €200, you would be entered into the Lorrha lotto for one year and the Tipperary Draw. Anyone interested should contact the club secretary on 086-0515324.
Golf Classic: Lorrha GAA Club will be holding a Golf Classic in Birr Golf Club on Friday, 20 June. The entire day has been booked with the timesheet being operated by Mick Liffey (087-2578370) and Tony Coen (087-6219639). A team of four will cost €240 with a meal being provided afterwards.
Lotto: The numbers drawn on 21 April were: 10 – 21 – 26 – 29. No Winner.
The Lucky Dips were: The Lucky Dips were: John Woods, Trevor Hogan, Martin Nevin, Ethal Jackson and Ann Power. The Winning Promoters were: Joe Cleary, Noel Hogan and Margaret Gleeson.
You can also play the Lorrha GAA Club Lotto Online by going to our website: lorrha-dorrha.tipperary.gaa.ie and clicking on the lotto icon or going to www.locallotto.ie. The number of players who have joined is growing by the week. It is easy to play and players can play for a number of weeks meaning they don’t have to play every week.
Old Time Dancing: Our Old Time continues in the GAA Clubhouse on Friday night to the music of Catherine & Images. Dancing 9.30pm to 12.30am.
Website: Our website: lorrha-dorrha.tipperary.gaa.ie contains weekly news, fixtures, results and events and also access to our lottery online.
