Upcoming fixtures
5th/6th July Feile
5th July, Minor Football Vs St. Patricks, Home, 19:30
5th July, U8 Hurling Blitz
6th July, County Junior Hurling Vs Castletown Ballygr, Away, 19:30
10th July, U14 Football Vs Ballybricken, Away, 19:30
11th July, U12 Hurling
12th July, Minor Hurling Vs Pallasgreen, Home, 19:30
15th July, U16 Hurling Vs Hospital H, Away, 19:30

U-14 Hurling
Kilpeacon U14’s continue their Training in advance of Feile. All our players have been delighted to get their gear and are really looking forward to Feile.

They played Kildimo/Pallaskenry in a challenge match on Sunday 30th June at Crecora pitch. This was a good preparation for Feile with the team putting on a good display. The sides were level at 0-4 each at half time and continued to battle right to the very end despite going down by a couple easy goals early in the second half.

U-12 Football & Hurling
We had a week off on the League front this past week as with only five teams in our Football group , this was our Bye week. Next week with both the Cul Camp and Feile competition taking place , we also have a week off from the League in the hurling therefore there is no match this coming Thursday evening.

To make up for this and also to keep our lads in focus and in shape we have arranged a challenge match against our near neighbours South Liberties on Monday evening 1st July at South Liberties Pitch. Meet at 18:45 for a 19:00 throw in.

On Monday evening 24th June, we welcomed Ahane to Crecora for a challenge game for our U12 Hurlers. Because this was a challenge game we used this as an opportunity to try some players out in different and un-familiar positions . In a game played over 3 by 20min sections , it was a great way to get plenty of game time for all our squad and everyone who turned up played a minimum of 30 mins which was good experience for all . The first 20 mins went Crecora’s way and the second 20 saw Ahane slightly on top . the 3rd 20 mins saw our determination and fitness show and we ended up winning the game on a score line of 4:7 to 3:6 . Its important to remember that while winning this game was not the ultimate aim of the match , the players on the field themselves decided in the final 20 that they wanted to continue their winning run. Dara Foley pulled of a great save to keep us in the game and a great fearless display in Midfield by Ciaran Kennedy in the last 20 all helped towards a wonderful team effort by all. Well done guys.

Some of our U12 Panel are also playing on the U14 Feile panel with games coming up this coming weekend. It is a credit to all players who are still U12 , some still U11 being capable of stepping up and playing against 14 Year olds , and also a credit to you the parents and also to their coaches for everyones efforts throughout the years.

I just want to wish all these players the best of luck next weekend and also wish the best of luck to the full Feile Panel of players and coaches next weekend. This will be us hopefully in 2 years time , both in hurling and football. The important thing to remember is that with our current squad , the ability of the players is there , the belief of the coaches is there so we just need all the players and parents to have that belief also.

U8 & U10 Football
Crecora Manister GAA Club currently field underage football teams at all competitive levels from U12 to Minor. The club would like to ensure we continue to field football teams at all underage levels so we have commenced football training for U8 and U10s on Sundays from 6pm to 7pm.

We would also like to hear from anybody who would like to help out in any way, however small, with coaching football at this age group. For further details contact Noel Kennedy 086-1589256

Summer Camp
Crecora/Manister GAA annual Summer Camp is taking place this week from Monday 1st to Thursday 4th July at the GAA field.

Donal O’Grady (Limerick senior hurling) will be there to meet the kids on Thursday. Thanks to all of the coaches and helpers who are voluntarily giving of their time to help insure an enjoyable and successful event for all.

Feile
Crecora Manister GAA Club along with Fedamore GAA Club, competing as Kilpeacon and Crecora Camogie Club are host clubs for this years u14 Feile. This is a great honour for our clubs and the GAA ground in Crecora will be the centre of activity on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July. The parents of the U14 players are acting as hosts for the weekend and it will be a busy time for them looking after players from our visiting teams. We are asking older players and parents of other children in the club to help out over the 2 days in ensuring the club provides a huge welcome to our guests from Dungannon from Tyrone and Truagh from Clare. There are many ways in which you can help – carparking at the ground, bringing sandwiches\buns\etc. on Sat, serving tea\coffee or even turning up to support our Hurling and Camogie teams. Making yourself available for even just 1 hour can make a difference. contact Pat Byrnes or Ronan Kirby if you are in a position to contribute and what times you are available. The plan is to draw up a schedule to ensure the load is shared evenly and to give everybody a chance to enjoy the games as well.