The launch of the Michael Hogan Festival of Football took place in Semple Stadium.
The aim of the festival which has been organised by the Tipperary Football Committee and supported by the Friends of Tipperary Football, the county juvenile committee and Tipperary coaching & games development is to raise the profile of Gaelic Football within Tipperary and to maximise the number of opportunities for juvenile players to play the game.
This football festival will offer an opportunity to play the game in a fun environment for young people in Tipperary. It involves U11 and U13 tournaments for clubs across Tipperary, with the Under 11 taking place on Saturday June 3rd June this year while the Under 13 competition will be held in October.
This football festival is in its third year and has proved hugely popular amongst players and clubs in the county. Originally started to commemorate the centenary of Bloody Sunday, it gives young players the chance to showcase their skills and play a part in a growing competition. Over 1,000 children will take part in each tournament which is set to be played in up to 10 venues across Tipperary.
