***Kindly Sponsored By Oliver Ryan's Bar, Upperchurch***
PREMIER INTERMEDIATE HURLING
There were joyous scenes in Semple Stadium last Sunday as we put in an accomplished performance to take the county Premier Intermediate hurling crown after a six point victory over Carrick Swans. The large Upperchurch contingent in attendance got the best possible start when a long delivery from Luke Shanahan in the 2nd minute sailed all the way to the Carrick net, with full forward Paul Shanahan causing a nuisance on the edge of the square. Carrick settled by scoring the next three points but Upperchurch once again took charge via points from Pat Ryan, Paudie Greene and placed ball scores from Luke Shanahan and Gavin Ryan.
Playing conditions were tough but Upperchurch managed to keep their advantage through a low scoring first half with further scores from frees giving us a 2 point advantage at half time. Despite playing into the wind, the second half started brightly for Upperchurch, Pat, Luke and Gavin notching more scores. A Toby Corbett point then put Upperchurch ahead by 5 for the first time midway through the half. Things were to improve further a few minutes later when Paddy Phelan rifled to the net after good work by Conor Fahey and Pat Ryan in engineering the chance. The excitement was short lived though as Carrick responded within minutes for a goal of their own. This raised the fear of a Swans comeback but the Upperchurch defence was resolute and two points from Conor Fahey and a score from Paudie Greene were enough for Upperchurch to claim the Seamus O'Riain Cup 2-17 to 1-14. Captain Keith Ryan accepted the trophy on behalf of the team with a return to the senior ranks in 2026 now achieved. A campaign in Munster also awaits in 2 weeks time with the Cork champions Ballinhassig our next opponents.
Thanks to all who came to the match to support and also those present for the homecoming in Upperchurch Hall on Sunday evening.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
We will be hoping for a similar large turnout tomorrow(Saturday) as we chase a place in the county senior football final. We will take on Clonmel Commercials at 2:30pm in Cashel. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/tipperary-gaa/ or at the gate via Tap n Go. Best of luck to team and management.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT TABLE QUIZ
Save the date to your diary. Upperchurch Drombane Active Retirement Club will hold their annual table quiz on Saturday November 22nd in Upperchurch Community Centre.
PREMIER CO-OP LOTTO
There were joyous scenes in Semple Stadium last Sunday as we put in an accomplished performance to take the county Premier Intermediate hurling crown after a six point victory over Carrick Swans. The large Upperchurch contingent in attendance got the best possible start when a long delivery from Luke Shanahan in the 2nd minute sailed all the way to the Carrick net, with full forward Paul Shanahan causing a nuisance on the edge of the square. Carrick settled by scoring the next three points but Upperchurch once again took charge via points from Pat Ryan, Paudie Greene and placed ball scores from Luke Shanahan and Gavin Ryan.
Playing conditions were tough but Upperchurch managed to keep their advantage through a low scoring first half with further scores from frees giving us a 2 point advantage at half time. Despite playing into the wind, the second half started brightly for Upperchurch, Pat, Luke and Gavin notching more scores. A Toby Corbett point then put Upperchurch ahead by 5 for the first time midway through the half. Things were to improve further a few minutes later when Paddy Phelan rifled to the net after good work by Conor Fahey and Pat Ryan in engineering the chance. The excitement was short lived though as Carrick responded within minutes for a goal of their own. This raised the fear of a Swans comeback but the Upperchurch defence was resolute and two points from Conor Fahey and a score from Paudie Greene were enough for Upperchurch to claim the Seamus O'Riain Cup 2-17 to 1-14. Captain Keith Ryan accepted the trophy on behalf of the team with a return to the senior ranks in 2026 now achieved. A campaign in Munster also awaits in 2 weeks time with the Cork champions Ballinhassig our next opponents.
Thanks to all who came to the match to support and also those present for the homecoming in Upperchurch Hall on Sunday evening.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
We will be hoping for a similar large turnout tomorrow(Saturday) as we chase a place in the county senior football final. We will take on Clonmel Commercials at 2:30pm in Cashel. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/tipperary-gaa/ or at the gate via Tap n Go. Best of luck to team and management.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT TABLE QUIZ
Save the date to your diary. Upperchurch Drombane Active Retirement Club will hold their annual table quiz on Saturday November 22nd in Upperchurch Community Centre.
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 €15,000 jackpot. There were 3 match 3 winners who receive €50 each. The jackpot for next week now resets to €15,200 for next week's draw. 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, Kinane's Pub or Oliver Ryan's Pub.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
CLUB MERCHANDISE
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
CLUB NEWSLETTER
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CLUBZAP
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