Significant progress has now been made in the past couple of weeks on developing our 2nd playing pitch & also the new juvenile pitch in Drombane. Once completed, focus will turn to car parking facilities & extension of the walking track. To help cover the cost of this work 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.

Last weekend we had a good victory over Moyne-Templetouhy in the mid quarter final. The game was nip & tuck in the first quarter with the teams evenly matched on the scoreboard. However Upperchurch then found their groove and added 10 of the next 12 points to lead by 9 at the half time break. Moyne staged a fightback at the start of the second half but a Colm Ryan goal 10 minutes in restored the 9 point advantage. This lead was gradually increased till full time with us winning on a final score of 1-27 to 0-16. We now face Clonakenny in the semi final at 7:30pm in The Ragg tonight (Sunday) Tickets can be bought online at https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/mid-tipp-gaa/ or at the gate via Tap n Go. The match will also be streamed on www.clubber.ie along with a number of other local matches. Best of luck to the team & mentors.

UNDER 19 HURLING & FOOTBALL

The u19A hurlers received a walkover from Na Sairsealaigh Óg in the mid championship last week. Next week is a football week with a game against Moycarkey Borris at 7:30pm in Littleton.

ALL IRELAND MINOR HURLING SEMI FINAL

Congratulations to Toby Corbett, Philip O'Dwyer & the Tipperary minor hurling team on their gutsy win over Kilkenny in the All Ireland minor hurling final last weekend. It was a fantastic show of character & teamwork.

TIPPERARY GAA CLUBS DRAW
The new season of the Tipperary County Board draw has been launched with the first draw to take place on July 19th and a first prize of €30k on offer. Existing members should have received their pack in the post. 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.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Only 1 week left to Upperchurch-Drombane GAA Club's 22nd Annual Golf Classic on Friday 12th & Saturday 13th of July in Ballykisteen Golf Club. TEAM of Four €220 includes Golf, Barbecue and meal. Excellent prizes on offer. To book a tee time or sponsor a tee box contact Richard Ryan on 086-2676793. We have had a great response in teams signing up. Thanks to all who have supported so far.

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 €8,400 jackpot. There were 3 lucky dip winners who receive €50 each. The jackpot for next week now resets to €8,600 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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