WEEK 15 – FULL MATCH REPORTS Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 2025
Tipperary Youth Semi Final
St Michael’s 1–1 Peake Villa (AET)
St Michael’s win 4–2 on penalties
Saints made a dream start when Darragh Bresnan pounced inside the opening minute following a clever break in the box. Two big saves from Cillian Fitzgerald kept them in front before Donagh Guilfoyle was denied by the post on 12 minutes after fine work from Alfie O’Halloran. St Michael’s created numerous chances but couldn’t extend their lead, and Peake Villa levelled on 37 minutes when Jason Patterson’s penalty went in off the post.
Clear-cut chances were scarce in the second half on a heavy pitch, with both sides cancelling each other out. Fitzgerald produced a brilliant tip-over from Conor Champion late on, and extra time produced little of note before penalties decided the tie, with St Michael’s holding their nerve to advance.
Verdict: St Michael’s edge a tense semi-final through superior composure at key moments. Their early dominance and big-game experience proved vital as they booked a deserved place in the final.
Youths Tipperary Cup Semi Final
Shanbally 0–4 Clonmel Town
Clonmel Town were the better side from the outset and finally broke the deadlock on 35 minutes after sustained pressure. A second just before the break left Shanbally with a mountain to climb. Two more early second-half goals sealed the result as both sides emptied the bench. Shanbally stuck at it but Town’s quality told throughout.
Verdict: Town cruise into the final with an assured and dominant display. Shanbally battled hard but were ultimately outmatched by a clinical and organised Clonmel Town side.
Youth Division 1
Clonmel Celtic 2–2 Cahir Park
Cahir struck early through Liam Kelly and doubled their advantage thanks to a superb 30-yard free-kick from the same player. Celtic regrouped and controlled much of the second half, pulling one back through Tristan O’Connor before Lewis Hackett fired home a late equaliser from a corner.
Verdict: A spirited Celtic comeback salvages a deserved point, though they will feel they left a win behind after dominating large spells. Cahir Park will be disappointed not to hold on after a strong first half.
Youth Division 2
Mullinahone 2–0 Cashel Town
A controlled Mullinahone performance earned them victory in a tightly contested tie. Jack Ryan opened the scoring with Luke Lacey adding the second to secure the win.
Verdict: Mullinahone’ s composure and game management proved decisive as they recorded a deserved home victory.
Paddy Purtill Cup – Round 1
Cahir Park B 2–0 Galbally
Cahir Park were on top early but had to wait until the half-hour mark for Craig Guiry’s volley after a well-worked corner. Galbally rallied early in the second half, but Cahir struck again through David Clifford, who unleashed a stunning 25-yard effort. Marc Cagney produced two exceptional saves late on to preserve the clean sheet.
Verdict: A strong, disciplined Cahir display highlighted by two moments of real quality. Galbally pushed hard, but Cahir’s clinical finishing and defensive resilience secured a deserved win.
SUNDAY FIXTURES
Tipperary Cup Round 2
Cahir Park 0–5 St Michael’s
A ruthless St Michael’s performance saw them storm into Round 3. Daniel O’Dwyer headed the opener before Willie Armshaw took over, firing an outstanding hat-trick including a 25-yard strike. Jimmy Carr added a fourth after clever wing play from Jake Ffrench Davis.
Verdict: St Michael’s were simply unstoppable—strong, sharp, and dominant in every area of the pitch. Cahir fought hard but were overwhelmed by the visitors’ pace and precision.
Premier League
Clonmel Town 0–1 Cashel Town
Cashel sealed a vital win in the relegation scrap thanks to Sean Fitzpatrick’s alert follow-up after an early penalty save. Both sides hit the woodwork, while Cashel keeper Gearoid Slattery made several crucial stops to preserve the lead in a frantic second half.
Verdict: A massive victory for Cashel, earned through grit and defensive discipline. Clonmel Town created chances but lacked the finishing touch on a frustrating afternoon.
Clonmel Celtic 0–0 Two Mile Borris
Both sides produced an entertaining but ultimately scoreless draw. Celtic started brightly, while Borris pushed late on with Tom Ryan hitting the crossbar as they chased a winner.
Verdict: A fair result in a game where both sides had their moments. Celtic will be the happier, while Borris may rue missed opportunities in the title chase.
Cullen Lattin 1–4 Peake Villa
Peake stormed into a 4–0 half-time lead with superb goals from Keith Cahill, Mike Quinlan, Pippy Carroll, and Dale Loughnane. Cullen showed great fight in the second half, pulling a goal back through Tommy Mahoney and creating several chances, but the deficit proved too big.
Verdict: A dominant first-half blitz puts Peake out of sight. Cullen responded well, but Villa’s early quality was the difference.
Paddy Purtill Cup – Round 1
St Nicholas 1–5 Tipperary Town
Tipp Town exploded into life with goals from Liam Murphy, Ryan Maher and Kevin Browne before the break. St Nicholas rallied in the second half with Jamie Buckley scoring after Jason Sutton’s strike was parried, but Vinnie Godfrey sealed the win late on.
Verdict: Tipp Town were clinical and energetic, controlling the game throughout. St Nicholas showed heart but couldn’t contain Tipp’s attacking power.
Old Bridge 2–2 Powerstown (AET)
Powerstown win 4–1 on penalties
A tight encounter saw Powerstown take the lead before Dave Garrett netted twice to turn the game. A disputed penalty brought Powerstown level before a cagey second half and extra time produced no winner. Powerstown held their nerve in the shootout.
Verdict: A dramatic and even cup tie settled by Powerstown’ s composure from the spot. Old Bridge will feel they had chances to win it in normal time.
Peake Villa B 3–3 Bansha Celtic (AET)
Peake Villa B win 4–2 on penalties
Villa burst into a 3–0 lead through Liam McCormack, Adam Garrett’s wonder strike and Kevin Croke’s header. Bansha staged a superb comeback to make it 3–3 before Shane McGuire redeemed a missed penalty by starring in the shootout.
Verdict: A classic cup battle. Villa showed heart and resilience to survive Bansha’s comeback and finish the job on penalties.
Two Mile Borris B 3–2 Mullinahone
Borris led 2–0 through Jack Delaney before Mullinahone hit back twice via Eoin O’Dwyer. Michael Anthony McCarthy produced an 80th-minute winner to send Borris through.
Verdict: A lively cup tie with Borris deserving the win, though defensive lapses kept Mullinahone in the hunt. A strong home display overall.
Suirside 4–6 SC&K United
A chaotic, high-scoring clash saw SC&K race into a 3–1 half-time lead. Suirside fought back well, cutting the deficit to 6–4 late on, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Verdict: A thrilling cup spectacle with goals everywhere. SC&K were more clinical and earned their spot in the next round, but Suirside showed tremendous fight.
Rosegreen 2–1 Wilderness
Wilderness struck first through Ben Hassett before Elliott Thompson levelled for Rosegreen. A missed penalty looked costly, but Seanie Halloran struck the winner 15 minutes from time.
Verdict: A tight battle edged by Rosegreen, who showed determination and quality at key moments to secure the win.
Peter O’Reilly Cup – Round 2
Cashel Town B 3–1 Tipperary Town B
Cashel led early through James Harding before Tipp Town responded with a superb long-range strike from Alan Carter. Harding struck again on 65 minutes, with Alan O’Brien sealing the win on the counter.
Verdict: Cashel were more clinical and disciplined, earning a deserved victory against a spirited Tipp Town side.
Dualla 3–1 Burncourt
Colin Bourke netted twice to give Dualla a commanding lead before Burncourt pulled one back early in the second half. Tossy Ryan finished the contest in stoppage time.
Verdict: A strong Dualla display from start to finish, controlling the key phases and securing a place in the semi-finals.
SC&K United B 0–2 Mullinahone B
Mullinahone struck twice in the second half through Enda McEnerey and Jack Ryan to progress. SC&K had the better first-half chances but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Verdict: Mullinahone’s second-half intensity made the difference in a tight contest, earning them a deserved semi-final spot.
Donohill 3–1 St Michael’s B
Dinny Crosse converted a first-half penalty before adding his second after strong work from Brian Ger Buckley. Michael Bowe pulled one back, but Seanie Ryan sealed the win with a composed late finish.
Verdict: Donohill delivered a powerful, disciplined home performance, fully deserving their place in the next round against a competitive Saints side.