Club Achievements

Mick Hynes

Hurler, selector, grounds man, a most avid GAA enthusiast, Mike Hynes has been synonymous with everything concerning his beloved Nenagh for many decades.

He enjoyed great success in a long playing career that saw North minor honours (St. Mary’s) go his way in hurling in 1947 and in football in ’48 and ’49. He was corner back on the Tipp minor hurling team defeated by Kilkenny in the ’50 All Ireland final and was eligible again in ’51 when St. Mary’s won the divisional title but this time Tipp went down to Cork in the Munster semi – final.

In all, Mike played minor for five years and North junior honours would come his way in ’53 (Eire Og) to be followed by a senior medal in ’57. He was honoured by the Tipp selectors on several occasions, played in the National League and won an Oireachtas medal in ’61 and played in the Wembley tournament in ’62, also winning a North junior football medal in ’62.

Mike learned and developed his craft while playing with his brothers Pat, Philip and Eddie and passed the torch on to his own sons Martin, Michael, Gerry, Eddie and Jodie. He can now watch with pride that same flame as it burns brightly in his grandchildren.

His vast knowledge of the games was put to good use in selectorial duties in all grades with Nenagh teams and is now a daily presence around MacDonagh Park.

A very active promoter of the club’s weekly Lotto as well as the County Board draw, Mike is also a crucial member of the club history committee. He also repairs hurleys, looks after the club jersies and imparts words of wisdom to all wearers of the sky blue colours.

His tremendous loyalty and work rate led to his elevation as Joint Honorary Life President of the club in 1997.Last November Mick deservedly received a Sean Gael Award in Bru Boru, Cashel.

By Gerry Slevin