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Irish Independent
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
All Ireland Hurling Final: Top tips for Tipperary fans eager to see the big match
Here are some of the best venues in Tipperary to savour the excitement, or to watch the match on a big screen, around the county. Irwins – Cahir Tipp fans in Cahir shouldn't miss some top class punditry hosted by newly re-opened Irwins bar on Friday, July 18. Irwins Yard is holding an All-Ireland preview night at 8pm, and the guests include Liam Sheedy, Bubbles O'Dwyer, Mark Landers of Cork, and TJ Ryan of Limerick, and a 'special guest'. Who could it be? As well as top class banter, it's all in a good cause with proceeds from the fundraising night going towards the Queen of the Castle Festival in association with Rathkeevin Macra Na Feirme. Tickets went on sale last Friday evening in Irwins and are nearly all sold out. Talbot Hotel – Clonmel Clonmel's Talbot Hotel is the place to be to watch the All-Ireland and cheer on Tipperary on three big screens in the large spacious Poppyfield Ballroom. The bar will be open from 2pm, with a pizza meal deal available. 'And there's even a free ice-cream van at half time for the kids,' said a spokesperson. The hotel has an offer to win a family pizza meal deal. The lucky family will enjoy a tasty bite in the ballroom which includes two delicious pizzas, three tasty sides, and two soft drinks for the kids and two drinks for the adults. To be in with a chance, visit their Facebook page. Winners will be announced on Thursday, July 17. It's 'the perfect day out for families and GAA fans alike,' added a spokesperson. New Anthem Meanwhile, a brand new anthem has been released to rally the Tipperary troops ahead of the All-Ireland final, by Dave Williams. G-O-T-I-P-P-G-O is a powerful call to arms for Premier fans, set to the music of Chapelle Roan's H-O-T-T-O-G-O. The chorus says it all: 'fill the hill with blue and gold'. The video features some of Tipperary's greatest goals from this year's championship, and commentary clips from Brendan Cummins. David Williams is primary school teacher at St Mary's CBS Clonmel, a Ballylooby Castlegrace U9 coach, and former Cahir GAA player. The song continues a proud tradition. In 2010 and 2019, David released Tipp hurling anthems that brought joy to fans and players alike, according to the Pod Premiership. 'I'm blown away by the response to the song,' said Dave. The song can be streamed on Last minute tickets Fans still hoping to get a ticket are being urged to watch out for scams. But lucky punters could be in with a chance of getting their hands on a ticket with Dún Bleisce CLG, who are raffling two Cusack Stand tickets for the chance to see Tipperary take on Cork. 'Enter now for your chance to win,' said a spokesperson. 'Nothing beats being there.' Entry is €10 per ticket, with the draw on Friday, July 18, at 8pm, live on Facebook. Entries must pay Doon GAA the €10 on Norebrook Lounge in Clonakenny While many pubs and restaurants will be showing the match on screen, Clonakenny village between Templemore and Roscrea is the place to be to watch Tipperary versus Cork in the All-Ireland Final, 'live on our big screen next Sunday at 3.30pm,' said a spokesperson. 'Enjoy the great atmosphere and supper served after the match at the Norebrook Lounge. Great atmosphere is guaranteed and all are welcome.'
Irish Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Meath GAA anthem called 'Song of the Summer' ahead of All-Ireland semi-final
A Meath GAA parody cover has been playfully branded the 'song of the summer' while opposition fans have jokingly taken less kindly to the viral clip. Donal Bowens and Kilmainhamwood Chairperson Richard Corbally teamed up to make a parody song to the tune of Chappell Roan's HOT TO GO! as excitement continues to grow in the Royal County. Meath meet Donegal this Sunday in what is their first appearance in the final four since 2009, and the county is throwing their full weight behind the team. Corbally and Bowens penned HOT FOR MEATH! and went to ridiculous efforts filming all around the county, including at Pairc Tailteann and inside Jack Kiernan's famous shoe and sports gear shop with the renowned shopowner even featuring in the video himself. And instead of singing H-O-T-T-O-G-O, Corbally has opted for M-A-T-T Costello instead. It is safe to say the song got some mixed reviews. Royal County fans called it the 'song of the summer' and an 'instant classic,' while those outside of Meath joked they would be throwing their full support behind Donegal after hearing the song. Meath are rank outsiders for this Sunday's clash after being the unexpected story of the summer, finding their way to the final four. Robbie Brennan got off to a quick start in the league before missing out on promotion by a single point. Since then, it has been a dreamlike summer for the Royals as they ended Dublin's stranglehold on the Leinster Championship before narrowly losing the final to Louth. The Royals would bounce back by topping a tricky group consisting of Cork, Roscommon and Kerry and beat the Kingdom by nine points. The upsets got bigger with a shock win over Galway in Croke Park in the quarter-finals to earn themselves a final-four spot. Standing in their way are Ulster Champions Donegal, who are heavily favoured to win the match.
