***Kindly Sponsored by Pa’s Bar, Upperchurch***

UNDER 21 FOOTBALL
The bad weather last weekend forced the cancellation of our first match in the mid championship against Boherlahan Dualla. The game has been rescheduled for Sunday in Boherlahan at 12pm.

2018 MID CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS
Last Friday night saw the draws made for this years mid championships. In senior hurling we will face a rematch of last years closely fought mid final as we face Thurles Sarsfields in the quarter final. Senior football sees us up against Drom & Inch in the semi final, the same stage we managed to overcome them last year.
In junior B hurling we have been placed in group 1 along with Sarsfields, Thurles Gaels, Holycross & Loughmore while in minor B hurling we are in a group with Gortnahoe, Moycarkey & Na Sairsealaigh Óg. Best of luck to all teams in 2018.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership for the 2018 season is now due and remains unchanged from last years rates. €20 for all players between the ages of 16 to 18. €30 for all players between the ages of 18 to 21. €60 for all players over 21 years of age. €40 for all non playing members irrespective of age. Membership for 2017 can now be paid online on our website: http://www.upperchurchdrombanegaa.ie/members/

REFEREE COURSE
A foundation course, organised by Tipperary County Board for new referees, will take place over four nights in February. If interested please contact Mid Tipp Referees Coordinator Joe O’Sullivan for further info 0872401332.

2018 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS
The draw for the county senior and intermediate hurling and football championships will take place on “Extra Time” on Tipp FM from 7pm next Monday January 29th.

CONCERT IN AID OF IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATION
A Music Fest/Concert of music, song and dance in the Hills Of Upperchurch this Saturday night 27th Jan in Pa's Bar at 8pm. It is supporting the Irish Kidney Association. Local and visiting artistes will share their talents. All raffle donations will support the North Tipperary Irish Kidney Association. There will be a IKA information stand present with information on kidney donations and living donor transplants. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Tell all your friends as a great night's entertainment lies ahead.

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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