Ahane GAA Club
Family Night at the Dogs.
Ahane GAA Club are holding a Family Night at the Dogs on Saturday 2nd November first Race at 7.45pm. The Buster 525 A1 Race is Sponsored by Bobby Sweeney Auto Towing Castleconnell. Bobby and his family have been the main sponsor for this event for the last 3 years. The club would like to thank Bobby Sweeney for his continued sponsorship of this event. The Family night at the dogs is our most important fundraiser for the year. Tickets on sale from committee members @ €10 U/16’s free entry on the night. Please come out and support this event. This event for the last 2 years has proven to be a great family night and enjoyed by all.
Ballybrown Camogie Notes
Ballybrown did not get off to a good start in the under 11’s and 13’s Autumn league on Sunday the 13th of October, they were both beaten by Mungret/St Pauls in their first match. Sunday the 20th saw a very busy morning in Ballybrown with Three games on the cards. We played Na Piarsaigh in the Autumn league, with a draw from the under 11’s 1-0 to1-0, and a win from the under 13,s, 1-4 to 0-0. Carrig gaels where out for their first game against Emmets in the Minor championship, but did not get on so well. Emmets 4-15, Carrig gaels 1-7
Ballybrown Camogie in conjuction with Ballybrown Juvenille club are holding a Halloween Boston tea party fund raiser, On November the 1st in Ballybrown GAA club. All this and more can be seen on our Facebookbook page, www.facebook.com/ballybrowncamogie
Celtics Basketball
Well done to our under 16 boys team on their first tournament win of the season. Our boys travelled to Whitechurch last Saturday and won the Carraig Na bhFear Open Invitational Tournament. Some great scores from Stephen O’Shea, Darius Gaurilka, David Shanahan, Dylan O’ Dwyer, Gary Guinane, Henry, Jack and Michael Sheehan.Our girls under 16 team also reached the final of the girls tournament before losing out to Carrig Na bhFear in a very good final. Our girls had good wins over Toka Rovers and Rathmore to each the final and had good scores on the day from Ciara Lane, Jenny Morrison, Louise Ryan, Alanna Braham, Niamh Braham and Helena Stewart. All club training times information will be available on our website and Facebook pages – www.limerickceltics.com and limerick Celtic on Facebook. Limerick Celtics caters for boy and girls basketball players from ages 6 up to Senior. If you would like to play basketball and want to play of an exciting and dynamic club then Limerick Celtics is for you. You are more than welcome to come along to any of our sessions. If you need any further details just email you at [email protected] or call us at 086 8176937 or 0872341896.
Claughaun GAA Club
U-21 FOOTBALL:
The team will play Ahane in the first round of the U21 football Championsip in U.L. on Friday 25th October at 8pm. All support for the team will be greatly appreciated.
MINOR HURLING:
St. Michaels will play Murroe Boher in the next round of the Minor Hurling Championship on Sunday, 27th October, throw-in at 12pm in Rhebogue.
U-16 FOOTBALL:
The team played the County Final today v Pallasgreen in Claughaun on Sunday 20th October. A spirited display from the team, however they came up second best, the final score Pallasgreen: 1-10; Claughaun: 0-05. The lads put in a huge effort all year to reach the final, well done to all involved
U-14 FOOTBALL:
The U14 football team played St Kieran’s in Patrickswell in their County Final on Sunday 20th October. Fantastic performances from all who took to the pitch, the team sealing the win and bringing silverware back to Childers Road. The final score Claughaun: 2-05; St. Kieran’s: 1-07.
U-13 FOOTBALL:
The team played Monaleen on Monday, 14th October. The team were outmatched as the game finished Monaleen: 7-04; Claughaun:1-04. The team are in action v Kilmallock again on Monday 21st October at 6.30pm in Childers Road.
DOG NIGHT:
Claughaun are holding our annual Dog Night on the 30th November, in the New Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Tickets are available from the bar or any committee member. The tickets are €10 each and each ticket holder can bring as many children under 16 years as they please.
Each ticket also enters you into the Buster Race. If the 8th race on the night finishes in the order of Your Lucky Numbers printed on your ticket, you will win a cash prize of €500.
Claughaun are also using this event as part of the gathering to bring all club members from past and present together for what promises to be a fantastic night.
Participants are limited to 720 people.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
LOTTO:
Last weeks jackpot of €9,000wasn’t won. Numbers drawn were 13, 21, 23, 27 . This weeks jackpot is €9,100. You can play your numbers online at www.locallotto.ie sign up for 52 draws, get 4 free. Or 26 draws and get 2 draws free.
Doon GAA Club
Doon GAA Club 125 Dinner Dance
We are delighted to announce that tickets for our 125 Dinner Dance are now on sale at €25 each. Date – Saturday 23rd November at Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort. Please contact Valerie 087 9244150 or Trisha 086 8338898 for tickets; they are also available for sale in the Post Office and O’Donovans Shop, Oola.
On the night, we will make special presentations to all county championship winning captains in our history and also to all Doon players who have won All-Ireland medals with Limerick. A four course meal will get us started from 7.30pm and Traffic will provide the entertainment followed by a late disco. A great night is promised!
Doon GAA weekly lotto
Lotto results from Monday 14th October 2013. Jackpot €13,800. Numbers drawn 4 – 10 – 11 – 24. No winner. 2 match 3’s got €100 each – Mary Beary, Oola; Aoife & Ged Thompson, Dublin.
10 Lucky Dips got €20 each – Tom Nolan, c/o James Nolan; Tony Kennedy, Cliggin Doon; Denise Lenihan, Doon; Katie Simon, c/o P Collins; Mella McCarthy, Coonagh Court; Jacinta Ryan, Bilboa; Brid, Renee, Kyle, c/o Moores; Avril Crowe, Doon; Thomas Ryan, Bilboa; Ellen Howard, Doon.
If you can’t meet our regular ticket sellers, you can subscribe online to our Lotto for 6 or 12 months. Visit www.doon.limerick.gaa.ie for further details.
Fixtures
County Junior B Hurling Quarter Final – Doon v Feohanagh Castlemahon on Saturday 26th October at 3.30pm in Kilfinane. Best of luck Junior Bs
Commiserations
Hard luck to Oola in their County Intermediate Football defeat to St Mary/Sean Finns last Saturday.
125 Club Jersey/Doon Gear
Anyone who wishes to order a club jersey or any Doon gear please get in touch with Trisha (086) 8338898.
Keep in touch
Text Service – to get notifications of all Doon’s fixtures, please text your name to (087) 9387755
Website – https://sites.google.com/a/gaa.ie/doongaa/
Facebook – Doon G.A.A
Twitter – @DoonGaaClub
Fairview Rangers FC
Our A team were our first team into action this week, playing Carew Park on Thursday night in the first round of the Tuohy cup. A considerable improvement in performance saw us lead one nil at the short whistle, our goal coming from Eddie Byrnes. An excellent first half by our lads and, truth be told we could have been two or three goals to the good, only for the excellence of former player Jamie Stewart in goals for our opponents. Unfortunately, despite our having more chances and possession, lady luck once again eluded us, conceding an equaliser and then another (which took a wicked deflection) in the second half, to end our interest in this seasons divisional cup. In saying that, it was a much more assured performance then the past few games, and bodes well for the rest of the season.
We have to show character from here on, and play with the confidence we showed in this match, and stand together as a team, both on the pitch and in training, as the ability is in the squad to be in a higher league position than we currently occupy. On the match itself, we had outstanding performances by both Evan Waters and Lee Whyte in the full back positions ably assisted by Eoin O’Sullivan and Niall Mullen in the centre of defence. Our midfield more then held their own, with Luka Tedde put in some telling crosses throughout the match, showing that he can an asset to the team, if he can reproduce this on a more consistent basis. Up front Eddie Byrnes once again turned in a fine effort and left everything on the field (as he always does).
Another positive was the introduction of current minor players Dylan Frawley (for his first A team appearance), Darren Roche, and Christy Moran as second half subs, and all three impressed ,with Christy Moran in particular giving the Carew Park full backs a rather torrid time on his introduction.
It was also good to see Craig Reddan back after a lengthy spell on the side lines through injury, and judging by the manner in which he played, he is already close to being back to his best. Best of luck to Carew, for the remainder of the competition. On Saturday morning our 13’s entertained Caherdavin in a league encounter.m Our lads took the lead on 20 minutes with an Andrew McMahon effort, and further goals in the second half from Donal Dillon and an absolute stunning strike by Jack Liddy saw us run out deserved winners on a 3-0 scoreline. I saw this game myself, and was very impressed with the type of football being played, with all the young lads comfortable on the ball, and the movement was excellent. The team played well as a whole, but I was particularly impressed by McCarthy at centre half, who did not put a foot wrong all game, and his decision making belied his age, as he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. O’Brien at left full was also to the fore, along with Dillon in midfield, who displayed wonderful balance and control when on the ball, as did Craig Bromell, who just about shaded the man of the match award.
So to Sunday morning, with our A team entertaining Balla, also in the league. Another good performance by our lads, but unfortunately defeat was our lot yet again.
We took the lead in the first half with a strike by Evan Waters, only for Balla to score two in the second half, to win by the narrowest of margins.
On the balance of play we deserved at least a draw from the game, with us hitting the woodwork on two occasions, but when you don’t get the rub of the green, that’s what happens. On this and also on Thursday’s performance, I am confident that we will climb the table shortly, for had we played like this in previous games, we would surely have 5 or 6 more points on the board, then we currently have. Again some minors and B players were given the chance to prove themselves, and each of them acquitted themselves well.
Our minors continued the quest for league honours, with a well merited 7-0 win over a young Charleville side. Kieran long netted two more goals, to bring his seasons tally to an amazing 27 goals, with just over half the season played. Also on target were Ian Quaid, Brian O’Connor, Alan O’Sullivan and Darren Roche.
Our B team had a tremendous result, drawing 3-3 with table toppers Cappamore. Two fine goals by Thomas Hehir and a sweet strike by Cillian Costello were our scorers on the day, in what was essentially a great team performance. Great credit must go to all the players and indeed the management, for the manner in which they are performing, and even though they have lost some fine players to the A team their never say die attitude is a joy to behold.
Finally congratulations to our representatives selected for the limerick youth team. Dylan Frawley, Niall McNamara, Conor Madden, Kieran Long, Brian O’Connor and Evan Maloney, are all deserved selections for our lads. In saying that, the door is not closed on anyone else in our minor team, to force their way into the manager’s plans, given that there are nearly always withdrawals from these panels through injury.
Hospital Herbertstown GAA Club
Indoor hurling
Indoor hurling on each Thursday from 6-7 for all u 7s down, all welcome and we would like to see new players join all the time including both boys and girls so please come along for fun and sport. On Thursday from 7-8 there is indoor hurling for ages 7-12.
Social night
Bord na nOg held a social night in Sullys bar recently for all parents, coaches and all that helped during the year. A great night was had by all.
Development plan
The Bord na nOg held a public meeting as part of their 3 year development
Plan on Friday last. A very large attendance turned out where two County Board officials held a very good workshop based meeting. The results from this meeting will hugely help in formulating our new 3 year development plan for our teams and structures over the coming years. Thanks to all who attended and helped on the night. Great thanks also to Liam O’Sullivan and Noel Hartigan for their contribution. Club will now set about putting plan together and hope to launch it in the new year.
Calendar
The Bord na nOg are presently putting together a calendar based on our teams from u16 down to u6s, anyone with any team photos that they could loan to us might give them to secretary Ann Maire.
Schools
Our schools played matches again during the week as their football season draws to an end. Well done to all teachers involved in both schools and club school coach Kevin O’Connor.
Limerick Hockey Club
Limerick Men’s 2nds team travelled to Waterford on Sunday. In a game of two halves, Limerick found themselves 3-0 down after half time, but showed some real spirit to get the game back to 3-2 and almost scored the equaliser with a few minutes to play. Goalkeeper Martis Frank had another outstanding game, with Andrew Smith having a powerful game from the mid field. Team: M. Frank, D. Barkman, C. Morrow, M. Houghton, J. Smith, S. Cheatly, A. Smith, J. Smith, C. Duggan, K. Beck, A. Combalia, M. Coleman, D. Cheatly.
Old Christians GAA
U15 Football. we traveled to Mick Neville Park last Saturday afternoon to contest the county football league final against Askeaton. It turned out to be a cracking match and a fitting finale to our clubs final underage match of the year. While we were in front for most of the game, our opponents were always a threat and only for brave defending from our hardworking defenders this game could have been lost. However with only 2 points separating the sides going into the closing stages, our forwards took our limited chances to wrap up the game. The final score, Old Christians 4-04 Askeaton 0-08. Johnathan Roche accepted the trophy on behalf of an outstanding group of young players. The panel of players were, T Myles, C Joyce, C Kelly, R Lowe, L Byrnes, J Madden, C McNamara, J Roche , D Malone, T Byrnes, L Fitzgerald, A Murphy, L Downes, D Blackhall, K Byrnes, C Clancy, G Power, C Robinson, J Coates, M Clancy, D Franklin and E Lynch. The management team of John Power, Pat Byrnes and Eric Byrnes and Mikey Ryan have had a magnificent year and thoroughly deserve the credit for all the work they have put in with both the u 14 and the u15 panels.
Underage indoor hurling continues every week; u 8 Wed night at 6:30. u 10 Thursday night at 6:15 and u 12 hurling Thursday at 7:15.
Na Piarsaigh GAA Club
MINOR FOOTBALLERS
Our minor footballers were in County semi final action on Wednesday when they took on Ballysteen in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale. They got off to a great start and we good value for our half time lead of 3-03 to 1-02. Our goals coming from Dylan Cronin, Nathan O Callaghan and Alan O Sullivan. It was a very good team effort in that half with all lines of the team performing very well as they tok the game to Ballysteen. The second half however proved different and we were under serious pressure. Midway through the second half Ballysteen had reeled us in and went in fron with a few minutes left. We were presented with a gilt edged chance to get back into the game with a penalty but unfortunately Jamie Bromwell’s shot crashed off the bar and away to safety. Despite our best efforts we could not close the gap and finished on a final scoreline of 3-09 to 3-05. Best performers on the night were Ronan Lynch, Darren Gavin, David Broderick, Kieran Daly Nathan O Callaghan and Dylan Cronin.
Team: Peader Collins, Liam Brock, Ronan Lynch, Eoghan Shannon, Ruairi o Connell, Darren Gavin, Evan O Brien, Thomas Grimes, Aaron Dunne, David Broderick(0-1), Kieran Daly(0-2), Jamie Bromwell, Dylan Cronin(1-1), Nathan O Callaghan(1-1), Alan O Sullivan(1-0).
Well done to Con Daly and his management team for their efforts throughout the year.
UNDER 14 FOOTBALLERS
The under 14 footballers annexed the Under 14 Div 2 Football county championship on Sunday following a brilliant victory over South Liberties in Claughan. We got off to a great start and were two goals to the good inside the first five minutes courtesy of Jamie Mitchell. The team were performing very well and with points from Glen Clancy(2), Cian O Rahilly(2) and Cameron Di Bennedetto. We lead at the break 2-05 to 0-05. The second half we soaked up alot of pressure but our backs were excellent and restricted our opponents to points from distance. Midway through the second half it was a powerful run by full forward Cian O Rahilly who raised our third green flag and all but sealed the victory. Huge credit to Joe Heaney, Damien O Connell,Ray Mitchell, Donie O Gorman and Martin Ahern who worked hard with the team.
Team: Eoin Sherlock, Ryan Ahern, Lucas O Sullivan, Liam Barry, Padraic Heaney, Jerome Boylan, Colin Shiels, Daragh O Gorman, Reuben McCarthy, Adam McNamara, Cameron DiBennedetto(0-1), Glen Clancy(0-2), Jamie Mitchell(2-0), Cian o Rahilly(1-2), Christy O Hagan. Subs: Jay Hickey, Sean Long, Calvin Moynihan, Jack Hardaker, John Leahy, John Moloney, Jac O Sullivan, James Daly
Final Score: Na Piarsaigh 3-05 to South Liberties 0-10
SENIOR HURLERS
It is a big week for our senior hurlers who are in action on Sunday in Thurles against Tipperary Champions Loughmore Castleiney. Throw in is at 2pm and a big support would be gratefully appreciated. The club will run a bus to Thurles should enough interest be shown. If interested in travelling on the bus please contact Barry in the club at 061 453650.
UNDER 10 HURLERS
Last Sunday afternoon our U/10 hurlers played Murroe Boher in a great game. A large home crowd made for a great atmosphere and both teams played with great spirit and determination. Murroe Boher were quicker to settle and took an early lead but Thomas McCallister and Dylan Lynch helped to get Na Piarsaigh into their stride with some outstanding hurling in defence. Dylan Skehan and Sean O Halloran also began to hurl well and our lads finished the 1 st half ahead by a point. A very heavy rainshower at the start of the second half impeded the quality of hurling but both teams drove on regardless. A goal by Adam Long put Na Piarsaigh further ahead but a great comeback by Murroe Boher saw them earn a more than deserved draw. Patrick O’ Neill put in a great performance for Na Piarsaigh ( the highlight of which was a splendid point towards the end of the 1st half) while JJ Carey gave a typically energetic display at midfield. James Naughton and John Fitzgerald were also excellent and the whole team in general played very well. Well done all.
LOTTO
The jackpot is now a cool €15,000 following Monday’s draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 12 & 20. Lucky dips went to Rose Healy, John Egan, Liam Halpin and Joe Sherlock. Gerry Shannon took the sellers prize and house draws went to Pat Gleeson +Brian Kelly.
UNDERAGE TRAINING
The underage training continues in earnest in two locations. The under 5,6+7’s born from 2006 to 2009 train every Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in the Caherdavin Parish Field which is adjacent to the Boys school. The under 8,9+10’s born 2003 to 2005 training every Saturday in St Nessans School Moylish also from 10 to 11am. These sessions will continue until early December when they will finish up with the Street League Finals.
FIXTURES
Sat 26th U13H County Final v Mungret in Claughan at 4pm Sun 27th Munster Club H v Loughmore Castleiney in Thurles at 2pm
Pallasgreen GAA Club
1) Juvenile club Fixtures.
On Saturday our U-13 footballers faced Ballybrown. Unfortunately
despite a brave performance they went down on the night by 2-4 to two
points.
Sunday saw our U-16 footballers take on Claughan in Claughan in the
County Shield final. A strong start saw Pallasgreen lead 1-3 to a
point after fifteen minutes. The scores dried up for a while as the
Pallasgreen players tried to force a second goal before half time, but
three late points from Alan Cosgrave and Ryan Mawdsley saw the team
lead at half time by 1-6 to a point. In the second half Claughan start
much the stronger, with four quick unanswered points. But this was the
spur for Pallasgreen to reply who scored five points of their own, to
run out deserving winners by 1-11 to 0-5. Scorers were:
Ryan Mawdsley 1-4 (1 free), Alan Cosgrave 0-4 (2 frees), Mark
Fitzgerald 0-1 (a free) and David Hannon 0-1.
2) Club Lotto
Club Lotto October 14 – No winner. Numbers drawn 16-17-18-26. Next
weeks jackpot €9,200. Tickets cost €2 each and are available from
local business. Please support your club. Lucky Dip Winner €25 each:
1. Sharon & Marie Gammell
2. Barry Dillon
3. Mary O’Connell
4. Sarah Gammell
5. Molly Ryan, Barna
3) Pallasgreen Bingo.
Pallasgreen GAA Bingo is held every Wednesday in Pallasgreen Community
Centre at 8.30pm. Please support by coming along and taking part
Patrickswell GAA Club
Under 13 hurlers: The Tom Costello Memorial Cup is being played on Sunday October 27 in Clarina at 4pm. Patrickswell U-13s will take on their Ballybrown counterparts. Under 10 hurlers: The U-10 hurlers are traveling to Eire Og in Ennis for a blitz on Saturday October 26 in the morning. Camogie: The Minor camogie team started their championship with a tough assignment against a strong Cappamore side. The girls battled very hard, but ultimately lost out. Their next fixture is against St. Anne’s. The club is running a Hurling and Camogie camp during the School Mid-Term break. Players from U-6 to U-14 are welcome to attend from October 29 to October 31 between 10am and 2pm. The entrance fee is €20 per child or maximum cap of €50 for a family. Please contact Mary Gillane or Gary Kirby.
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