CITY EAST INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
We had our opening game in the City East Intermediate League last Saturday night against our neighbours Patrickswell. We emerged victorious on a scoreline of 1-22 to 2-15 in a fine game which was keenly contested from start to finish with the result in the balance right up to the last minute.
Both teams were on the scoreboard early and traded point for point throughout the first half.
Conor Kirby and David Power kept the scoreboard ticking over for us with accuracy from dead balls. Coming up to half time we had a couple of goal efforts which were saved and Patrickswell got their noses in front with a goal of their own to leave us trailing by 2 points at half time on a score of 0-9 to 1-8.
After an exchange of scores early in the second half, we took control of the game with 5 points in succession.
Chris Shanahan came to prominence in the second half and finished with a total of 5 points and was unlucky not to add a green flag to his total.
Conor Kirby continued to add to his total from placed balls and open play.
Rian O’Byrne, Richard Murphy and Darach Skelly pushed us forward and got their names on the scoresheet also.
However, Patrickswell continued to press and with another goal, the game was evenly balanced heading into the final few minutes.
They added another point but scores from Mike McCormack and Conor Kirby edged us ahead.
A converted free meant the teams were level again.
With both teams striving for possession, Mike McCormack got on the ball on the right touchline and played the ball towards goal where Damien Kearney got the final touch for a decisive goal.
We closed out the game with another point to give us a 4 point win.
Team Ger Kennedy, Evan Moloney, Shane Moloney, Rory Hannan, Tim Moloney, Cormac Flanagan, David Power, Rian O’Byrne, Chris Shanahan, Conor Kirby, Darach Skelly, Richard Murphy, Rob Henehan, Mike McCormack, Brendan Power, David Wixted, Damien Kearney, Fergal Egan, Sean Malone, Shane O’Connor, Cian Leahy.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
In our first Intermediate game of the season we faced senior team Galbally at home on March 25th.
Galbally got off to a flying start with a point scored in the first few minutes of the game.
After a few near misses, Crecora Manister responded with a point of our own.
However, Galbally upped the tempo and scored their 1st goal in response.
As opening nerves settled, the pace of the match increased and Galbally being a senior team had seven points to their credit at half time which Crecora Manister made them earn through their increased physicality.
In the second half, Crecora Manister scored 3 points in response to 3 goals and 8 points from Galbally.
Conor Kirby scored a fantastic goal from play, well supported by his team mates.
In addition, a penalty was awarded in Crecora Manister’s favour, which we scored.
Galbally had that extra edge on the day and the match ended with Galbally as winners on a score of 4-15 to Crecora Manister’s 2-4.
Full credit to our lads on the day, they put in a great performance.
Team: Eoghan O’Connor, Padraic Byrnes, Darragh Skelly, Mike McCormack, Cormac Flanagan, Evan Moloney, Mark Scannell, Conor Kirby, Thomas Shanahan, David Connolly, Donnacha Connolly (injured in play) subbed by Shane O’Connor, Sean Malone, Rob Henehan, Conor Burke, Colm Cassidy. Subs: Richard Murphy and Shane O’Connor.
FEILE COMPETITIONS
Our under 15 Players will be competing in the Féile Competitions during April.
Hurling – Mr. Binman Féile na nGael Roinn C Group 2
These fixtures will take place on Saturday, April 8th.
The Finals will be held on Monday, April 10th.
Crecora Manister will be competing against:
• Croagh Kilfinny Rathkeale
• Na Piarsaigh
• St Patrick’s
Football – Mr. Binman Féile Peil na nÓg Roinn C Group 2
Outstanding Blitz fixtures: Sunday, April 16th.
Roinn B & C Semi-Finals/Finals: Sunday, April 30th.
Crecora Manister will be Competing against:
• Killacolla Gaels
• Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan
• Cappagh Rathkeale
CLUB LIMERICK DRAW
The first Draw of the 2023 CLUB Limerick draw will take place on Saturday 29th April.
Entrants will have the chance to win €10,000 and 28 Other Cash Prizes each month.
The STAR PRIZE for April is a Two Night Stay in An Grianan, set in the blissful village of Burt in the rolling Donegal Countryside. Renowned for its warm, Irish Welcome and friendly staff!
PLUS A €250 One For All Voucher
Members of our Club Committee will be calling to houses and contacting residents in the Crecora Manister area over the coming weeks asking for support for this vital source of annual funding.
Every year our club supporters enter this draw and we have had many winners over the years. Thanks to all for your continued support.
The Draw can be entered online by going to the CLUB Limerick Draw website and choosing Crecora/Manister in the select your club section: https://clublimerick.ie/draw/
CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL STAKE 2023
The 10th Annual Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake is back on in Limerick Greyhound Stadium
The First and Second Rounds took place on Saturday 25th March and Saturday 1st April respectively.
Crecora Manister GAA Club were nominated Glengar Bridie.
Unfortunately Glengar Bridie did not qualify for the Semi-Finals which will take place on Saturday 8th April and Saturday 15th April.
The 2023 Final will be held on Friday 21st April.
We are very lucky to have such a prestigious event locally, with the Con and Annie Memorial Stake being one of the world’s top Juvenile racing events.
While our Club’s nominated dog is out of the competition a night at the dogs is always a great night out and the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake gives our Club members a great opportunity to meet up and enjoy a night together in the fabulous greyhound stadium.
We’ll see you there over the next few weeks!
TEAM LIMERICK CLEAN UP
Crecora Manister GAA and Crecora Camogie Clubs will come together again on Good Friday to organise the picking up of rubbish from along the roadsides in our locality.
On Friday morning pickers, bags etc will be distributed from the pitch and roads assigned to volunteers along with directions regarding the collection of the bags of rubbish and transporting them to the pitch for pick up by Mr. Binman.
Over the years this event has been greatly supported with many volunteers coming out on Good Friday to clean up the roads in our local area.
And the rubbish pickers are not put away until the next Good Friday, people can be seen from time to time on the road with their pickers doing their own clean up!
CLUB FIXTURES
Bons Secours South Senior Football League
Oola vs Crecora Manister
Venue: Crecora
Saturday 15th April 2023 6pm
Bon Secours City Junior B Hurling League
Ballybrown vs Crecora Manister
Venue: Ballybrown
Wednesday 5th April 7pm
Bons Secours City Junior B Hurling League
Crecora Manister vs Pallasgreen
Venue: Crecora
Sunday 9th April 7pm
Mr. Binman Under 13 Football Division 4
Crecora Manister vs Claughaun
Thursday 6th april 2023 6:45pm
Venue: Crecora
Mr. Binman Under 13 Hurling Division 3A
Crecora Manister vs Patrickswell
Friday 14th April 2023 6:45pm
Venue: Crecora
