Photo above: Lahinch Road ~ 2025 Cup Winners captained by Edel Malone and Colin Reidy
Eire Og Inis St. Stephen’s Day Tournament sponsored by Nora Culligan’s - 26th December 2026
We are close to wrapping up a fantastic year of sport in Eire Og which culminated in retaining the Jack Daly trophy for the 3rd year in a row – a truly fantastic achievement while our ladies camogie team narrowly missed out after a gallant display in their intermediate championship final. All of this success is built upon the excellent work being conducted weekly in our girls and boy’s underage groups.
As we turn the corner into winter and contemplate writing our letters to Santa, our minds turn to the annual Eire Og Inis St. Stephen’s Day tournament. This year our annual tournament is being sponsored by our great partners, Siobhan and Barry O’Keeffe from Nora Culligan’s in town. Both Siobhan and Barry have long been supporters of the club.
Nora Culligan's is a popular multi-room pub and live music venue located in the heart of Ennis. Known locally as "Nora's" the spot features a vibrant, multi-room layout with multiple bars, a dedicated whiskey bar area for intimate sessions, and a bustling heated balcony/beer garden space. It is a staple of the Ennis nightlife and cultural scene, hosting regular traditional Irish music sessions, folk bands, acoustic acts, and DJs, frequently participating in local festivals like the Ennis Trad Festival.
Our charity of choice for 2026 is the Memory Care Unit of Cahercalla Community Hospital, which has been nominated by Siobhan in memory of her dear dad. All monies raised on Stephen’s Day will be donated by the club to the Memory Care Unit of Cahercalla Community Hospital so all endeavours on the day are for a worthy cause.
The tournament is open to all current and former female and male adult players plus any girls graduating from our U16 team and any boys coming out of the minor/U17 grade this year plus we are hoping our successful “Gaelic4Mothers&Others” group will partake too after their successful trip stateside this year. The format and rules will be similar to last year with all games played on the day and culminating in a Cup and Shield final played out before a packed crowd.
Our popular coffee dock, the Clonroad Brew, run by club stalwart, Kevin Moynihan, and his better half, Claire, will re-open on Stephen’s Day after a short break. So, sign up for your local team, skip the sales, and join the activities down on the Clonroad on Stephen’s Day. More details to follow in the next few weeks.
Many thanks again to Siobhan and Barry O’Keeffe from Nora Culligan’s for their sponsorship this year of our annual Stephen’s Day tournament. If you want to sign up to a team or just help out on the day, then call/text Mike Brennan (086-2431940).
