Division 2 – The Division Where Anything Can Happen
If there is one division in the Tipperary Southern & District League that could provide more twists, turns and surprises than any other this season, it is the Clonmel Credit Union Division Two.
Nine clubs will line out with very different ambitions and, perhaps more importantly, very different routes to success.
There are established Division Two campaigners, ambitious reserve sides, clubs stepping up the pyramid and teams with a genuine opportunity to put themselves in the promotion conversation.
The current Division Two line-up is Cahir Park B, Cashel Town B, Donohill & District, Mullinahone, Oldbridge, Powerstown, Suirside, Two Mile Borris B and Vee Rovers.
That makes this division particularly difficult to call. There is no obvious runaway favourite. There are no easy fixtures. With only eight opponents to face, every dropped point could become significant when the promotion race reaches its final stages.
Cahir Park B – Can They Make the Step Up?
Cahir Park B enter the new season with perhaps one of the strongest potential player pools in the division.
The senior Cahir Park side will compete in the Premier Division, meaning the B team provides an important pathway for players developing within the club and players looking for competitive senior football.
Last season showed that Cahir Park B are more than capable of competing. They were involved in some excellent cup football, including a 2–1 extra-time defeat to Two Mile Borris B in the Paddy Purtill Cup quarter-final. They also reached the Division Two Shield Final and produced an emphatic 4–0 victory over Mullinahone. That result should not be ignored. Cahir also have a history in the competition, having won the Division Two championship in 1983–84. The major question, as always with a B team, will be player availability. If Cahir can put a settled team together week after week, they have the quality to challenge at the very top.
Verdict: Genuine promotion contender.
Cashel Town B – A Very Interesting Addition
Cashel Town B may be the team that changes the complexion of Division Two.
They arrive after an impressive 2025/26 campaign in Division Three, where they were one of the leading sides. The TSDL’s previous table had Cashel Town B on 28 points from 12 games, with nine wins and only two defeats. Their attacking potential is particularly interesting. In March, Cashel Town B produced a 7–0 victory over Mullinahone B, with seven different attacking contributions highlighted in the TSDL match report.
The challenge now is completely different. Division Two is a significant step up.
Cashel Town itself has plenty of experience at TSDL level, and the club’s first team will be competing in the Premier Division. The B team therefore has the potential to benefit from players developing through the club. Cashel Town have also won the Division Two championship previously, in 1979–80, 2007–08 and 2018–19.
Could the B team follow in those footsteps? They certainly have the potential.
PRO verdict: One of the most interesting promotion contenders.
Donohill & District – From Chasing Pack to Contenders?
Donohill & District are another fascinating addition. They have demonstrated that they know how to win football matches. In the 2025/26 Division Three campaign, Donohill were right at the top of the table, with 27 points from 13 matches — nine wins and four defeats. Their performances against other strong sides also showed that they are not simply collecting points against weaker opposition. One particularly eye-catching result came when Donohill defeated Mullinahone B 6–0. Promotion changes the question, however. Can they reproduce that consistency against stronger, more experienced Division Two opposition? They have every reason to believe they can.
There is another interesting element to Donohill: the club has a developing youth structure. The TSDL has previously highlighted the importance of clubs such as Donohill developing young players who can eventually feed their junior teams.
If that development is beginning to bear fruit, Donohill could be considerably stronger than a newly promoted side might normally be expected to be.
PRO verdict: Dark horse. Do not underestimate them.
Mullinahone – The Experienced Campaigners
Mullinahone could be the team that nobody wants to play. They have plenty of experience in Division Two and know exactly what this level requires.
Last season they competed strongly enough to remain in the mix for much of the campaign, and their results against the other established sides showed that they are capable of taking points from anyone. Their 1–0 victory over Vee Rovers in February 2026 was a particularly good example of a team knowing how to win a tight Division Two match. There is also a significant amount of footballing pedigree within the club. Mullinahone’s senior setup has continued to develop younger players, while their youth side was one of the strongest performers in the TSDL Youth Division Two. The TSDL described the youth side as undefeated and combining strong scoring with disciplined defending. That could prove important over the coming seasons. Mullinahone also reached the 2026 Division Two Shield Final, although they ultimately lost 4–0 to Cahir Park. They will want to go one better this season.
PRO verdict: Promotion contender and potential dark horse for the title.
Oldbridge – The Experienced Operators
Oldbridge are one of those clubs that you ignore at your peril. They have a long association with the TSDL and have actually won the Division Two championship twice, in 1978–79 and 2000–01. That history matters.
Oldbridge know the level, know the competition and know how to grind out results. Their 2025/26 campaign contained plenty of evidence of that. In March they defeated Suirside 2–0, with the TSDL match report highlighting their clinical finishing and defensive organisation. They also reached the Division Two Shield semi-final, where they were beaten 5–0 by Cahir Park. The big question is whether Oldbridge can turn competitiveness into consistency. If they can, they could become the team sitting quietly behind the favourites before suddenly appearing in the promotion conversation.
PRO verdict: Experienced outsider.
Powerstown – The Battlers
Powerstown are another team capable of making this division extremely awkward.
Their football last season was characterised by resilience. The TSDL’s Division One mid-season review described Powerstown as a side showing “tremendous spirit”, with a tendency to fight back late in games, although their conversion rate cost them points.
That is a particularly interesting description for a team moving into Division Two. If Powerstown can improve their finishing, they could turn draws and narrow defeats into victories. They also have the advantage of having already experienced a higher division, which could prove valuable when the pressure starts building. They won’t fear anybody, and that makes them dangerous.
PRO verdict: Outside promotion chance, but capable of upsetting the favourites.
Suirside – The South Tipperary Wild Card
Suirside bring another dimension to Division Two. Based in the Ardfinnan area and playing their home games at Grange Park, the club’s colours are maroon and white.
They have shown over recent seasons that they are capable of competing with the stronger Division Two sides. One of their biggest strengths is that they can make matches uncomfortable. Their 2025/26 campaign included a 1–1 draw with Vee Rovers and, despite losing 2–0 to Oldbridge later in the campaign, they created opportunities and remained competitive throughout. They may not attract the same headlines as some of the B teams, but that could work in their favour. Suirside have nothing to prove. They can simply go out, compete and see where the season takes them.
PRO verdict: Mid-table contender with the potential to surprise.
Two Mile Borris B – The Wild Card
If there is one team in this division that I would label the wild card, it is Two Mile Borris B. The club’s first team is competing at the highest level of the TSDL, while the B team has already demonstrated that it can compete against strong opposition. The TSDL previously described Two Mile Borris B as a “true wild card”, highlighting their pace, aggression and ability to upset stronger sides. We saw evidence of that in the Paddy Purtill Cup. Two Mile Borris B travelled to Cahir Park and eventually won 2–1 after extra time in a physical and competitive quarter-final. That is exactly the type of result that should make the rest of Division Two take notice. Their biggest issue will be consistency and player availability. But if the right players are available, they could be one of the strongest sides in the division.
PRO verdict: Potential title challenger.
Vee Rovers – The Established Threat
Vee Rovers are another side with genuine ambitions. They have a long history in the TSDL, having won the Division Two championship in 1986–87 and again in 2015–16.
That makes them one of the division’s most experienced clubs. They also finished last season strongly. In March, Vee Rovers defeated Peake Villa B 2–1 — an important result given the strength of the Peake Villa side. Earlier in the season they also showed their character by coming from behind to defeat St Nicholas 3–2, scoring the winner in the 88th minute. That late winner says plenty about the mentality within the group.
They know how to stay in games. They know how to win games, and they know Division Two.
PRO verdict: Serious promotion contender.
So Who Will Win It?
This is where it gets interesting.
There is no obvious Peake Villa B or Rosegreen sitting above everybody else this time around. Those two sides dominated the top end of the previous Division Two table, with Peake Villa B eventually recording 25 points from 11 games and Rosegreen 22 from nine at the point captured on the TSDL table. Both are now gone from Division Two.
That creates an opportunity.
And I think five teams have a realistic argument for promotion:
Cahir Park B
Cashel Town B
Mullinahone
Two Mile Borris B
Vee Rovers
Then you have Donohill & District, Oldbridge, Powerstown and Suirside waiting to disrupt the party.
The Story of Division Two
Division Two isn’t simply about who has the best eleven players.
It is about squad depth, player availability, young players coming through, experienced players coming back, injuries, local rivalries and who can handle the pressure when the season reaches March and April.
The B teams add another layer.
Cahir Park B, Cashel Town B and Two Mile Borris B potentially have access to players from higher-level squads, while Donohill are stepping up with the confidence of a side that knows how to win, and Mullinahone, Oldbridge, Suirside and Vee Rovers bring the experience of established TSDL football. That combination should make Division Two one of the most competitive divisions in the league. There may be no easy games. There may be no runaway leader, and by the time the final whistle blows on the 2026/27 campaign, I suspect we will be looking back at several matches and saying:
“That’s where the promotion was won.”
Bring it on.