Weekly News August 29th 2011

Post date: Sep 7, 2011 10:10:35 AM

Tipperary County Board

Have launched a New Double Draw Bonanza in aid of the training fund for the county hurling and football teams. The prizes include a trip for 2 to Australia for the compromise rules games in October, a holiday for 2 to San Francisco with the All Stars in late November. Tickets cost €10 each and can be obtained

from any club officer, draw will help in defraying costs of preparing 2 teams for the All Ireland Final day.

Boru Barbecue

Which was held in Flanagans on the Quay proved to be a big success,both the Ballina and Smith O Brien's Gaa clubs participated, Rody Kennedy's Hot Rod team came third in their section, helping to bring in valuable funds, which were divided equally between both clubs. The club would like to thank Flanagans for their sponsorship of this event and the volunteers from both clubs, for helping to make it such an enjoyable day.

All Ireland Hurling Final

The club would like to wish the Tipperary team the best of luck as they endeavour to retain the All Ireland senior hurling championship for the 1st time since 1965, and hope everyone have an enjoyable trip to Croke Park, and bring home, the 1st part of the double.