Excitement builds ahead of new Tipperary Southern & District League season
The excitement for the new Tipperary Southern and District League season is palpable with the Premier League due to kick off on August 25th.
Defending champions St. Michael’s will once again start the campaign as favourites, eager to showcase their skill and determination as they aim to retain their crown. New signings Philip Drohan, Mark O’ Keeffe and Kuba Beben will certainly add to their already impressive squad.
St Michael’s will be hoping to retain their Premier League title.
Meanwhile, Peake Villa will be gearing up to close the gap, ready to challenge for the top spot with renewed vigour. After finishing as runners-up last season, they know they have what it takes to rise to the occasion. New signings Evan Comerford and Tristan Kelly will help their cause and their sights will be set high, as Frank McKevitt, Robbie Stapleton and Mikey Wade all return to first team action this year in pursuit of league glory.
Cahir Park and Clonmel Celtic have both boosted their squads during the offseason, eyeing an elevated position in the league standings. With fresh talent and strengthened teamwork, these clubs aim to make a significant impact and challenge the established order. Cahir have added Cian O’Dwyer, William O’Dwyer, Ryan St John and Seamus Kinane and will have ambitions of improving on last season’s fourth-placed finish.
Celtic have also brought in some new faces with the signings of Dwaine Burns, Kyle Cuddy and David Morrissey. They have also promoted Jack Aylward, Cillian O’Brien, Ewan Rumble and Dom Mendel from last year’s youth team.
Clonmel Town will also be on a mission for improvement this season. After a less-than-stellar showing last year, they will be determined to regroup and harness their potential, bringing new strategies and a hungry spirit to the pitch. A new managerial team of Conor O’Neill and Johnny McLean will no doubt help the situation and they’ve brought in Dylan Casey, Michael Walsh, Cillian Kelly, Lekan Oki, Michael O’Sullivan, Jamie Carey, Keenan Kerton and Adam McSherry to bolster their squad.
Two Mile Borris and Bansha Celtic will be looking to enhance their performances as well, eager to make their mark in the league. Both teams know that hard work and teamwork will be key to advancing their standings. Borris have added Danny Treacy and Jack Dolan and will also welcome the return of Tommy McGuire who missed last season through injury. Bansha however are finding the recruitment of players difficult and have lost a number of players from last season. But anyone who follows the TSDL will know that Bansha regularly upset the odds and they still have plenty of time to make some signings.
Newly promoted Cashel Town enters the top tier with a blend of excitement and determination, ready to make their presence known among seasoned competitors. They aim to prove that they belong, bringing fresh energy to the league as they seek to establish themselves in this challenging environment. New signing Adam Hennessy will be a good addition.
As the teams prepare for the opening whistle, TSDL supporters can expect thrilling encounters, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments in what promises to be an exhilarating season of football in the Tipperary Southern and District League. Let the games begin!