Upcoming Fixtures:

• Our U17s Hurlers in amalgamation with South Liberties face Kildimo in Crecora at 6pm on Wednesday 16^th
• Our U12s Hurlers in amalgamation with South Liberties face Granagh Ballingarry in Crecora at 6.30pm on Monday 14^th
• The Intermediate Hurling League continues with our boys facing St. Kierans at home on Saturday 19^th at 6pm

Team Limerick Clean-Up

Join us on Good Friday, 18th of April 2025 as we celebrate ten years of making Limerick a cleaner, better place to live. Crecora Manister GAA Club along with TLC 2025 are celebrating 10 years of involvement in this initiative. We are asking all Parents, Children, Players, Coaches and Community members to give an hour of your time on Good Friday 18^th to clean up your road, pick up the litter and help towards a cleaner environment and community. Pickers, Bags and Gloves will be available to collect at the GAA Pitch between 10am and 11am on Good Friday morning along with a Cup of Tea / Coffee and a Hot cross bun to get you on your way. We will advise on the day where to leave your bags of rubbish. Many thanks from all in Crecora Manister GAA – Lets all do our part for a cleaner and safer community.

Easter Egg Hunt

There was great ‘egg-citement’ at the pitch on Sunday with our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over 100 children participated in our Easter trail quiz and it was lovely to see the community spirit of people staying around for tea and a chat. Thanks to all those who attended and supported the event. Congratulations to John Deakon on winning the top prize from the Easter Hunt. A special mention to Fennessy’s Pub & Shannon Ices for sponsoring the refreshments.

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Death Notice

This week we learnt of the sad passing of our club mate Colum Cronin. Colum has been the manager of our underage football teams for the last number of years. His passion and love of football was evident every time he coached our boys. His knowledge of the game coupled with a good natured and friendly approach got the best out of our young players. Our trip to Croke Park in April 2023 was one of the great sporting experiences we shared with Colum. We extend our sincere sympathies to his wife Rosemary and his two sons David & Stephen who are current U14 players with our club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Upcoming Fixtures:

• Intermediate Footballers are away to Galbally on Tuesday 8^th of April at 6.45pm in Round 2
• Our U17s in amalgamation with South Liberties face ABK Desmonds at Home at 6pm on Wednesday 9^th
• The first match of the year for our U14s see’s them face Cappamore at home on Thursday at 6.30pm

Intermediate League v Knockaderry

The Adult hurling team were in action at our home venue on Saturday in the 3^rd Round of the City West Intermediate League against Knockaderry. Before the game started there was a minute’s silence in memory of Colum Cronin.  The game started at a fast pace in warm and breezy conditions. We conceded the first score but responded smartly with a well taken goal from Chris Shanahan. This was followed quickly by points from Brendan Power and Padraig Byrnes. Another from Brendan and points from Mark Shanahan and James Conheady helped us to lead as the first half progressed. James continued to add to our total but 3 goals in quick succession turned the game against us. We continued to press and 2 scores from Thomas Shanahan and Brendan helped to reduce the deficit at half time. We started well in the second half and game was score for score as half way point approached with points from Chris and a number from James. However, Knockaderry finished the stronger and ran out convincing winners in the end.

Next game for the hurlers in at home to St Kierans on Sat 19^th April at 6pm.

Limerick Mackey Cup

Well done to Scott Fitzgearld who represented Crecora on the East team this week. They were unlucky to face a strong City side in the Mackey Cup Semi-Final who went on to win the overall Competition.

Easter Egg Hunt

We will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt with some fun activities on Apr 13th at 1pm at Crecora pitch. All are welcome to attend and we are looking forward to a fun afternoon with all the children from the community. Bring your family, cousins and neighbours. Please register using the below link by Friday 11^th of April. https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Crecora_Manister_GAA/EventRegistration#EventRegistrationOptions?prod=Crecora

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Upcoming Fixtures:

• Our U17s in amalgamation with South Liberties face Pallasgreen in Pallasgreen at 6pm on Wednesday 2nd
• Junior Hurlers are away to Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan next Saturday April 5^th at 5pm
• Intermediate Footballers are away to Galbally on Tuesday 8^th of April at 6.45pm in Round 2

Limerick Mackey Cup

Wishing Scott Fitzgerald and the East team the very best of luck on Tuesday in the Semi-Final. The East are playing the City at 1pm in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale.

Scór Sinisr Munster Champions

Congratulations to our Rince Foirne Dancers who are Scór Sinsir Munster Champions.

Roisin Musgrave, Aoife Gilmartin, Heather Byrnes, Niamh Murphy, Ella Wojnar, Sara Gilmartin, Kate Murphy (sub for Emily Burke) & Orla Byrnes.

They go forward to Scór Sinsir All Ireland on Saturday 26th April in the Royal Theatre Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Go n-éirí libh.

Easter Egg Hunt

We will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt with some fun activities on Apr 13th at 1pm at Crecora pitch. All are welcome to attend and we are looking forward to a fun afternoon with all the children from the club. Please register using the below link by Friday 22^nd. https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Crecora_Manister_GAA/EventRegistration#EventRegistrationOptions?prod=Crecora

Club Limerick Draw

Congratulations to John Kinsella on his win in the Club Limerick Draw this week.
Membership of the Club Limerick Draw is open. By becoming a member, you are supporting club and county, as well as having the chance to win a fantastic monthly prize. Follow the link below to join on-line, and be sure to select ‘Crecora Manister’ as your club. Your support would be most appreciated. www.clublimerick.ie/draw

Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stake

Our dog was unlucky to finish 4^th on Saturday. Thanks to all involved in this wonderful competition.

Upcoming Fixtures

• Our U16s Hurlers in amalgamation with South Liberties are in the Semi Final facing Caherline  Details of this match TBC
• On Friday 27^th our U20s Hurlers in amalgamation with South Liberties face Cappamore in Cappamore at 6pm
• Our U11s play Templeglantine in Mick Neville on Monday 23^rd at 7pm
• The U11s are hosting a Blitz this Saturday at home at 11am

Our U14s are invited to a tournament in South Liberties on Saturday at 11:15

All support is welcome to all these games.

Family Fun Events

BINGO Oct 6th

We are delighted to announce that we are hosting a community Bingo evening on Oct 6^th at 5pm in Manister Hall. All children must be accompanied by an adult to be eligible to play. All proceeds are in aid of the pitch development fund.

Santa / Christmas Fair Dec 1st

Save the Date …. On Dec 1^st we will be hosting our annual Christmas Fair and Santa has confirmed he will join us to meet all the families. Again, all proceeds are in aid of the pitch development fund. More details to follow.

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