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SENIOR HURLING

The first round of the mid championship starts this weekend as we face Thurles Sarsfields in the quarter final. This game is fixed for Saturday 25th at 5pm in Templemore with extra time and penalties if required. Get out in force to support the lads. This is a ticket only game with tickets costing €10 which can be bought at https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/mid-tipp-gaa/ Best of luck to the team.

JUNIOR HURLING

The junior hurlers are also in action with the first game of the mid championship against JK Brackens this Sunday 26th at 7pm in Templemore. This is also a ticket only affair with €6 tickets available to buy at https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/mid-tipp-gaa/

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Our junior footballers had a strong week with 2 victories in the mid championship. First up last Saturday was a 7 point win over JK Brackens in Drombane(1-13 to 0-9). This was then followed on Tuesday with a defeat of Moyne/Templetouhy in Templetouhy 1-16 to 0-13. The final round robin game will be against Loughmore-Castleiney with no date set yet.

MINOR HURLING ALL IRELAND

Well done to Paddy Phelan & the Tipperary minors who defeated Galway last weekend to reach the All Ireland final against Offaly in Nowlan Park on Sunday July 3rd. Tickets for the final can be bought at https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/minorhurlingai

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Just 3 weeks to our annual golf classic which celebrates its 20th staging this year and returns to Ballykisteen Golf Club on Friday 15th & Saturday 16th of July. There is a great selection of prizes including 2 four balls in the Killarney golf & fishing club & overnight accommodation for the winning team. Tee times are booking out fast. Entry for a team of 4 costs €220 and includes a round of golf, barbeque after the 12th hole and a meal afterwards. To book your tee time contact Richard Ryan at 086-2676793. If you'd like to sponsor a tee box there are 2 levels available. Gold for €100 and Silver for €50. Hope to see the same turnout as previous years.

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. The jackpot goes up and up and this week is €20,400 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

TRACTOR RAFFLE

Upperchurch-Drombane GAA Club are getting ready to raffle a Big Shiny New John Deere Tractor. More details to follow soon. Watch this space…..

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

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