23/07/2025
West Tipperary GAA Scene July 22nd 2025
by Francis Coughlan West PRO
West Senior Hurling Championship
The 95th Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op Society Ltd West Senior Hurling Championship Final is fixed for this Saturday July 26th at 7pm in Golden. Clonoulty/Rossmore and Cashel King Cormacs clash in a repeat of the 2023 final. Finish on the day rules will apply.
Tap and go payment option will be available on the gate.
Clonoulty/Rossmore and Cashel King Cormacs will meet in the final for the tenth time, with the record five to four in favour of Cashel King Cormacs. It will be the third time in five season the sides have contested the final with Clonoulty/Rossmore coming out on top in the 2021 and 2023 deciders at the same venue.
Clonoulty/Rossmore will be aiming for a record twenty fifth title and ninth successive title in a row. Cashel King Cormacs on the other hand will be looking to claim the O’Dwyer Cup for the first time since 1995 and they look to make it title number nineteen.
Clonoulty/Rossmore will be appearing in their thirty-ninth final while Cashel King Cormacs will be featuring in their thirty first final. Clonoulty/Rossmore have won the last eleven West championship meetings between the sides with Cashel King Cormac’s last win coming over their final opponents coming in 1999.
Final Meetings:
1934 Cashel 2-5 Clonoulty 0-1 Knockavilla 15/07/1934
1937 Cashel 2-4 Clonoulty 1-1 Golden 18/07/1937
1940 Cashel 5-1 Clonoulty 3-3 Dundrum 25/08/1940
1990 Cashel 2-11 Clonoulty/R 0-15 Golden 12/08/1990
1992 Clonoulty/R 2-15 Cashel 1-11 Bansha 26/07/1992
1994 Cashel 1-16 Clonoulty/R 2-13 Dundrum 14/08/1994
Replay Cashel 2-12 Clonoulty/R 1-8 Dundrum 30/10/1994
1996 Clonoulty/R 2-13 Cashel KC 0-6 New Inn 18/08/1996
2021 Clonoulty/R 1-21 Cashel KC 2-13 Golden 21/08/2021
2023 Clonoulty/R 3-23 Cashel KC 1-9 Golden 15/07/2023
Recent Meetings:
15/07/2023 Clonoulty/Rossmore 3-23 Cashel King Cormacs 1-9 West Final
21/08/2021 Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-21 Cashel King Cormacs 2-13 West Final
20/09/2020 Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-25 Cashel King Cormacs 1-16 West Semi
31/03/2019 Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-27 Cashel King Cormacs 0-16 Round Robin
06/05/2013 Clonoulty/Rossmore 2-23 Cashel King Cormacs 2-9 Round 4
26/06/2011 Clonoulty/Rossmore 3-21 Cashel King Cormacs 1-8 Round Robin
30/04/2010 Clonoulty/Rossmore 2-16 Cashel King Cormacs 1-14 Round Robin
10/05/2009 Clonoulty/Rossmore 2-24 Cashel King Cormacs 0-10 Round Robin
04/08/2008 Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-15 Cashel King Cormacs 1-14 Round Robin
30/04/2006 Clonoulty/Rossmore 0-14 Cashel King Cormacs 0-7 Prel Round
25/08/2002 Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-16 Cashel King Cormacs 2-11 West Semi
27/06/1999 Cashel King Cormacs 4-10 Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-17 Losers Final
The most titles are held by Clonoulty/Rossmore at 24 with the most Final appearances at 39 (including 2025 Final).
The most Final appearances in a row is Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams with 11 from 1946 to 1956 inclusive.
Clonoulty/Rossmore have the most titles in a row at eight from 2016 to 2023 inclusive.
The highest scoring Final on record is 2020 Final – Clonoulty/R 1-31 4-12 Eire Og (60 minutes). The 2019 Final is higher though after extra-time (Clonoulty/Rossmore 1-27 1-27 Eire Og)
The lowest scoring Final on record was 1934 Final – Cashel 2-5 0-1 Clonoulty
The highest score by a winning team on record was 2020 Final with 34 points – Clonoulty/R 1-31 4-12 Eire Og
The most Goals in Final on record is 12, 1955 Final Kickhams 7-3 5-7 Cashel
Just Five Finals have ended with no green flag raised – 1975, 80, 81, 91 & 98.
Cup (Willie O’Dwyer Cup):
When the West Tipperary G.A.A. Board was founded in Dundrum in 1930 Willie O'Dwyer, a native of Lisloran, near Knockavilla, was appointed its first chairman. His guiding hand steered the infant division through its first five difficult years of life and the West senior hurling trophy has since perpetuated the memory of one who played a key role in the establishing of the new division. Fr. J.J. Meagher, chairman of the County Board from 1927 to 1947, presented the West Division with a cup to perpetuate his memory. In 1940 Cashel K.C. were the first winners of the new trophy.
Venue:
Golden has hosted the final on twenty-eight previous occasions (including three replays), the last in 2023. It had the honour of hosting the very first final in 1930 where Clonoulty/Rossmore defeated Solohead.
It will be the fourth time the sides have met in the final at Golden with the record standing two each.
Referee:
John McCormack will be the man in the middle. He will take charge of his fourth final having refereed the 2014, 2017 and 2023 deciders. It will be his second time to referee a Clonoulty/Rossmore and Cashel King Cormacs decider.
West Intermediate Hurling Championship
The Tipperary Credit Union West Intermediate Hurling Championship resumes this weekend with two semi-final’s down for decision. Finish on the day rules will also apply.
Tap and Go Payment option is available.
The first of the semi-final will see Golden/Kilfeacle start the defence of their title as they face Arravale Rovers in Canon Hayes Park Bansha this Friday July 25th at 7.30pm. It is a repeat of last years semi-final which was won by Golden/Kilfeacle at the same venue. Cashel King Cormacs were the last defending champions to reach back-to-back deciders in 2018 losing out to Sean Treacys in the final.
It will be their third semi-final meeting in five seasons with both results going Golden/Kilfeacle way. Arravale Rovers have to go back to 1993 for their last victory over Golden/Kilfeacle in the Intermediate Championship.
Golden/Kilfeacle have won the last eight meetings between the sides and have reached four of the last six deciders. Arravale Rovers reached a first West final in ten years in 2023. Their semi-final victory over Kickhams ending a ten year wait for a victory in the competition going back to their 2013 West Final victory over Sean Treacys.
Recent Meetings:
13/07/2024 Golden/Kilfeacle 1-22 Arravale Rovers 1-10 West Semi
13/08/2021 Golden/Kilfeacle 2-20 Arravale Rovers 3-16 West Semi
17/05/2015 Golden/Kilfeacle 0-15 Arravale Rovers 0-6 Round 1
15/06/2007 Golden/Kilfeacle 1-13 Arravale Rovers 1-5 Round Robin
30/07/2006 Golden/Kilfeacle 1-19 Arravale Rovers 1-11 Round Robin
22/05/2005 Golden/Kilfeacle 3-14 Arravale Rovers 0-7 Round Robin
08/05/2004 Golden/Kilfeacle 2-12 Arravale Rovers 3-8 Round Robin
06/07/2003 Golden/Kilfeacle 0-11 Arravale Rovers 1-3 Round Robin
17/10/1993 Arravale Rovers 4-10 Golden/Kilfeacle 0-5 West Final
13/10/1991 Arravale Rovers 0-13 Golden/Kilfeacle 1-5 West Final
30/09/1990 Golden/Kilfeacle 2-14 Arravale Rovers 3-6 West Final
The second semi-final takes place as a curtain raiser to the Senior Final in Golden this Saturday July 26th. Cappawhite and Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams will meet in a repeat of last years semi-final. Cappawhite advancing to the final just over twelve months ago.
The sides will be meeting for the fifth time in the Intermediate Championship and the third at the semi-final stage. Cappawhite have won the three semi-final meetings while Kickhams overturned Cappawhite in the delayed 2020 final.
Previous Meetings:
10/07/2023 Cappawhite 1-20 Kickhams 1-18 West Semi
14/08/2021 Cappawhite 2-14 Kickhams 0-16 West Semi
12/06/2021 Kickhams 4-19 Cappawhite 2-19 West Final (2020)
14/09/2019 Cappawhite 3-19 Kickhams 2-20 West Semi
West Junior A Hurling Championship
The 2025 Gleeson Concrete West Junior A Hurling Championship resumes this Friday with round 4 of the competition. Both games throw in at 7.30pm.
Pairc Ciocaim, Dundrum hosts the meeting of Cappawhite and Rockwell Rovers. Both remain without a win after three and two games respectively. The winner will take the remaining semi-final spot.
The second game in Annacarty features the two unbeaten sides, Lattin/Cullen and Cashel King Cormacs. Both sides sit on four points after two games and guaranteed a semi-final spot.
Table: https://www.facebook.com/west.tipperarygaa/posts/pfbid0Mpb2bTtV5CxvdpHunARfWFKAySFqda46qXmzdGmoVWdgTtAKXZ4gvvuHFPUJb94Jl
Format:
5 Teams: Galtee Rovers, Lattin/Cullen, Cashel King Cormacs, Rockwell Rovers, Cappawhite
Top four teams to semi-finals following round robin (1 v 4, 2 v 3)
West Junior B Hurling Championship
The Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society West Junior B Hurling Championship resumes this weekend with six games across the two groups.
Group 1
In Group 1 this Friday July 25th, Solohead host Galtee Rovers St. Pecaun at 7.30pm. The home side will be looking for a second win in four while Galtee Rovers are pointless after three games.
The remaining two games are fixed for Sunday at 12 noon.
Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams host Golden/Kilfeacle at Pairc Ciocaim, Dundrum. Kickhams have four points from three games with Golden/Kilfeacle two points behind.
The second game sees a local derby as second place Cashel King Cormacs host first place and unbeaten Rosegreen at Leahy Park Cashel.
Group 2
All three games take place this Sunday at 12 noon.
Fourth and fifth meet in Sean Treacy Park as Arravale Rovers and Sean Treacys go in search of their first points.
Annacarty hosts the top of the table clash as second place Eire Og face first place Emly. Both are on four points with Emly unbeaten and a game less played.
The remaining game sees unbeaten Clonoulty/Rossmore host Lattin/Cullen in Clonoulty. Lattin/Cullen have lost their only game to date while Clonoulty/Rossmore are two from two.
Tables: https://www.facebook.com/west.tipperarygaa/posts/pfbid0VwB36m3MR4ov9urQA2ELyif2rXN7vQQunZKcpWUpD9JAPuNZsRMsm8Dt3zC6dgogl
Format:
Top team in each group to semi-finals
2nd & 3rd teams in each group to 1/4 finals
Group A: Rosegreen, Cashel King Cormacs, Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams, Galtee Rovers, Golden/Kilfeacle, Solohead
Group B: Sean Treacys, Lattin/Cullen, Emly, Eire Og Annacarty Donohill, Clonoulty/Rossmore, Arravale Rovers
West Junior C Hurling Championship 2025
4th team in both Junior B Groups to semi-final
5th and 6th team in both Junior B Groups to quarter finals
West Junior A Football Championship
The Maria Marron Palmers Hill Stud West Junior A Football Championship resumed last Friday with two games down for decision.
The bottom of the table clash saw Solohead get their first win defeating Emly 4-9 to 1-14 in Emly. Emly remain pointless after three games and cannot now qualify for the semi-finals.
The two previously unbeaten teams met in Sean Treacy Park, as Arravale Rovers made it two from two inflicting a first defeat on Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams 2-11 to 1-8.
Match Report: https://www.facebook.com/west.tipperarygaa/posts/pfbid067foY8QE6YYP1CA9h9FT3DxAuLGh5sipzQVaRuEgeevQYy1fBhVLkCWSJe81i3eFl
Table: https://www.facebook.com/west.tipperarygaa/posts/pfbid0brKGnfB8ugDcqtxpcry198q7eagaVrUuQyBbLEGZ27cBEQYidSXbhmhwrKUDGqfsl
Format:
5 Teams: Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams, Arravale Rovers, Cappawhite, Emly, Solohead
Top four teams to semi-finals following round robin (1 v 4, 2 v 3)
West Junior B Football Championship
The 2025 Shane Hennessy Ltd. Agri & Business Consultancy West Junior B Football Championship resumed last week with three games down for decision.
On Thursday last the top of the table clash in Rosegreen, saw Aherlow make it three from three inflicting a first defeat on Rosegreen, 1-15 to 1-11.
Match Report: https://www.facebook.com/west.tipperarygaa/posts/pfbid0hs2L5n3XCD1TSNkXViGNHjrjSZdiLUu3rdJEzLVQxDHjHAmAHFhHy8Hc7tFGtntMl
The remaining two games took place on Friday.
In Annacarty, Galtee Rovers remain unbeaten as Eire Og Annacarty Donohill picked up their first point in a 1-8 to 2-5 draw.
Golden/Kilfeacle are off the mark at the second attempt following a 1-14 to 0-11 victory over Rockwell Rovers in Golden. Rockwell Rovers pointless after three games.
Table: https://www.facebook.com/west.tipperarygaa/posts/pfbid0DCX1eZiNd5twRfeKYjVveXEasJcSdepMCzz2MUbACvbpNn1vUGG55QaGAUeR9C6sl
Format:
Six Teams, Eire Og, Aherlow, Rockwell Rovers, Galtee Rovers, Golden/Kilfeacle, Rosegreen
Round Robin
Top 4 teams to semi-finals
West U19B Hurling Championship 2025
There were a number of games pencilled down for decision in the Cooper Fencing Ltd West U19 B Hurling Championship last week.
In Group 1, on Wednesday, Sean Treacys defeated Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams, 3-18 to 3-13 at Pairc Ciocaim, Dundrum.
On Saturday evening, the rearranged game between Sean Treacys and Eire Og/Emly saw Eire Og/Emly concede.
Sean Treacys are now through to the knockout stages,
In Group 2, on Wednesday last Clonoulty/Rossmore and Golden/Kilfeacle drew 4-15 to 3-18. The result puts Golden/Kilfeacle into the knockout stages. Clonoulty/Rossmore and Lattin/Cullen Gaels will battle for the second spot.
In Group 3, on Wednesday last Cappawhite Gaels conceded to Rockwell/Rosegreen.
Format
Group 1: Eire Og/Emly, Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams, Sean Treacys
Group 2: Golden/Kilfeacle, Lattin/Cullen, Clonoulty/Rossmore
Group 3: Galtee Rovers St. Pecaun, Cappawhite Gaels, Rockwell/Rosegreen
Top two in each group to knockout stages
Draw will take place with two teams being drawn into semi-finals while the reaming four will play in a quarter final.
West U19B Football Championship 2025
The Bridge House Golden West U19B Football Championship resumes this Wednesday July 23rd with two of the quarter finals taking place.
1/4 Finals Wednesday 23/07/2025 7.30pm – Finish on the Day Rules Apply
1.) Eire Og/Emly scr w/o Cashel King Cormacs - Emly
2.) Clonoulty/Rossmore v Golden/Kilfeacle - Clonoulty
3.) Galtee Rovers St. Pecaun v Aherlow Gaels – Bansha - OFF
4.) Sean Treacys v Cappawhite Gaels - Kilcommon
Semi-Finals
Cashel King Cormacs v Winner of 4
Winner of 2 v Winner of 3
Intercounty
Senior Hurlers
Congratulations to the Tipperary Senior Hurlers who defeated Cork 3-27 to 1-18 in the All Ireland Final at Croke Park on Sunday last.
Robert Doyle (0-1) (Clonoulty/Rossmore) and Eoghan Connolly (0-1) (Cashel King Cormacs) while Oisin O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) came on as a substitute.
TJ Ryan (Clonoulty/Rossmore) is also a selector.
The following West players are on the panel:
Johnny Ryan (Arravale Rovers)
Conor Martin (Cappawhite)
Oisin O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs)
Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs)
Danny Slattery (Clonoulty/Rossmore)
Robert Doyle (Clonoulty/Rossmore)
Masters Hurlers
The Tipperary Master Hurlers defeated Limerick, 3-23 to 1-14 in Claughaun on Saturday last.
The following West players are on the panel:
Paddy Julian (Cappawhite)
Shane Stapleton (Golden/Kilfeacle)
Ronan O’Brien (Eire Og)
Ciaran Ryan (Cappawhite)
Thomas Costello (Cappawhite)
Conor O’Brien (Eire Og)
Colin Morrissey (Galtee Rovers)
Dillon Quirke Foundation
The foundation was set up in honour of the late Dillon Quirke who collapsed and died of SADS on the 5th of August 2022 in Semple Stadium Thurles playing hurling for his club Clonoulty-Rossmore in the County championship.
Sudden adult death syndrome (SADS) takes 100 young lives in Ireland every year. The aim of the foundation is to raise awareness and save lives by screening every GAA player both male and female from the age of 12 upwards.
Link to Go Fund me page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/d4vp55-dillon-quirke-foundation?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined
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