Upcoming Fixtures:
- Our U12 Hurlers are in action against Monaleen at 7pm in Crecora
- Wednesday 13th of August sees our minor Footballers take on St. Kierans in South Liberties at 7pm.
- On Thursday 14th our U14 Hurlers are at home to Athea at 7pm
- Round 2 of the Intermediate Football Championship sees our men take on Pallasgreen in Ballingarry at 7pm on Friday 15th.
- On Monday 18th our U16s have their last group match against Cappamore in Cappamore at 7pm
Your support at these games is appreciated and we wish all our teams the best of luck this week.
Match Report – Junior A Premier
Crecora Manister 1:17
Tournafulla 1:18
The second round of the Premier Junior Hurling championship was played on Sunday and we were in action against Tournafulla at the Feenagh Kilmeedy grounds. We were hoping to build on the point we gained in the first round. The previous encounter between the sides resulted in a one point win for us so we knew it would be a close game and so it proved.
There was very little between the sides in the first half as the teams traded points. We had 5 different players on the scoresheet in the first half with scores from Jack Dalton, Richard Murphy, Conor Kirby, Cathal O’Neill and Edwin Wixted giving us a slim half time lead on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-7. We were unfortunate to lose Rory Hannan through injury just on HT whistle. Tournafulla turned the deficit over early in the second half and went on to dominate for a spell. They added a goal to stretch their lead to 8 points. At that point our lads dug deep and started to move the ball with greater urgency. Points from Cathal, the recently introduced Niall Conheady and Richard edged us slowly but surely back into the game. The introduction of fresh legs in Niall and Oisin O’Byrne also contributed as we brought the game back level with a cleverly worked goal from Richard when he gathered a cross field ball and skipped past the defence to plant the ball in the net. There was an exchange of points again with Edwin adding a vital score as both teams looked for the decisive score. Chances came at both ends but it was Tournafulla who added the final score. The final whistle sounded soon after. This was a cruel finish for the team who had given so much and recovered from a very difficult position to put themselves in contention to win the game. They have a break now for football championship and will be back in Feenagh in 2 weeks time to face Monagea in the 3rd Round. Squad Ger Kennedy, Rory Hannan, Colm Parnell, Tim Moloney, David Rickard, Thomas Shanahan, James Conheady, Conor Kirby Cathal O’Neill, Mark Shanahan, Jack Dalton, Edwin Wixted, Richard Murphy, Padraig Byrnes, Rian O’Byrne, Sean Keyes, Ned O’Meara, Niall Conheady, Oisin O’Byrne, Ciaran Cusack, Damien Kearney, Mark O’Keefe, Ciaran Humphreys.
Club Golf Classic – September 5th
Our Club Golf Classic takes place on Friday September 5th in Limerick Golf Club. Teams of 3 are €240. Tee Times are morning 9-12:30 or afternoon 2-4pm. Please contact Noel Murphy or Tom O’Keefee for any further details. This event is kindly sponsored by Breeze Air.
Oasis Tickets Fundraiser – Winner
Huge Congratulations to Sean Ryan who is the winner of our Oasis Premium Tickets. The draw took place on Saturday at 12 O’clock at the pitch in the presence of John Power, Margaret Mulcahy, Richard Keays, Ger Riordan, Caitríona Hickey, Tara O’Doherty, John McCarthy and Aidan Malone. Ellie O’Doherty pressed the button to select the winner. Thank you Ellie for also being present.
This has been a fantastic fundraiser for our Community, GAA and Camogie Clubs. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported this draw. All funds raised will go to the development of facilities at our local pitch. Massive thank you also to Richard and Helen Keays for donating this amazing prize. We hope Sean enjoys the tickets.
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