The Cake Sale held on Sunday 22nd May was a very enjoyable social event and a great Fundraising success made possible by the huge effort from the Cake Sale Committee and the generosity of our Sponsors, Club Members and supporters and the local community.
Thank to the Cake Sale Committee for organising this event and the great help it is to the aid our facilities development.

See below a note from the Cake Sale Committee:

A Grand Total of €4,250 was raised today.
Today was an amazing day, made possible by the hard work and efforts of so many!

Thank you to all the ladies who sold cakes, tea, balloons, tickets. You are an amazing team and everyone worked so hard today.
To the coaches, thank you for running the blitz and all the training you provide to our boys. They are very lucky to have you all.
Thank you to our amazing bakers, who provided so many delicious treats! A cake sale doesn’t happen without cake!

To our generous sponsors – what amazing prizes we had. Thank you so much to all who donated and sponsored. Special Mention to Fennessy’s Pub (Dara & Debbie Collins) & Shannon Ices (Alan & Breda Murphy) who sponsored all the beverages for today’s fundraiser.
Thank you to Andrew Deakin who supplied and fitted the gazebos today. They added a sense of class to the day.

Thank you to Pat Byrnes and David Delahunty our Chairmen for their encouragement and support.
Special mention to John McCarthy for delivering the wonderful McCarthy Cup! It was wonderful to get some team and individual photos with it.
Finally, to all of you, who came and supported today with your cakes, children and a few euro, it was lovely to have such support.

Below is a list of all our Sponsors:
€200 Home Dental Cleaning Kit….. Sponsored by Racefield Dental….. Noelle Cobbe
€100 Voucher for Dromoland Hotel …..Donated by Cian and Linda Kennedy
€100 Voucher for Rain Spa, Raddison Limerick……. Donated by Caroline Harnett
Apple Airpods…… Sponsored by Kirby Group (Adrian Harte)
€100 Kennel Voucher …Jockeyhall…. Sponsored by Josette Gore
1 x €75 Schuh Voucher …. Donated by Deirdre Clarke
2 x €50 Voucher for Lena’s Sewing & Knitting Centre…. Sponsored by Elaine O’Donovan
€50 Voucher for Fennessys Pub ….. Sponsored Dara & Debbie Collins
€50 Voucher for Nevilles Bar & Restaurant…. Donated by Jean Shea
Afternoon Tea in the Woodlands House Hotel…. Donated by Ger & Caitriona Hickey
Aaron Gillane Gift Pack Inclu Signed Sliotars ….. Donated by Adrian Harte
Limerick GAA Hamper Including Signed Sliotars from Cathal O’Neill Sponsored by Ce-Tek Medical (Ger Hickey/Kate McCloskey)
Lloyds Pharmacy Hamper ….. Sponsored by Rebecca Barry
Yankee Hamper …. Donated by Alan & Breda Murphy
€30 Lifestyle Voucher Sponsored by Caroline Holmes
Wine & Cheese board set and Sweet Hamper ….. Donated by Aisling and John Travers
Wine and Toy Hamper … Donated by Margaret Mulcahy
Whiskey …. Donated by Fergal McGrath
Whiskey ….. Donated by Niall Moloney
€25 Elverys Voucher Sponsored by Fennessys Pub
€20 Sports Direct Voucher Sponsored by Fennessys Pub
€25 Halo Hairdressers Voucher Donated by Jean Shea
€25 Adare Heritage Voucher….. Donated by Jean Shea
Ladies Hamper Set Sponsored  by Ger & Caitriona Hickey
Victoria Secret Set with Chocolates Donated by Alan & Breda Murphy
2 Bottles of Wine, Chocolates Donated by Ailish & Bobby Kennedy
4 Bottles of Wine …. Donated by Jerry & Nuala McMahon
Bottle of Wine Sponsored by Paddy & Marie O’Neill
Bottle of Presecco  & Pink Gin Donated by John &  Mary Gore
Sweet Hamper  Donated by Alan and Breda Murphy
2 Bottles of Wine …. Donated by Fennessys Pub
Bottle of Baileys Donated by Tom O’Keffee
2 Bottles of Wine Donated by Ger & Caitriona Hickey
Bottles of Brandy Donated by Cian & Linda Kennedy
Selection of Chocolates Donated by Anne and John McCarthy
Gift Set ….. Donated by John & Carmel Power
Gift Set …. Donated by Pat & Annette Byrnes
Hurlog….. Donated by Claire Bray

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Our GAA and Camogie Clubs will run the Kellogs Cúl Camp together again this summer.
This is always a great Camp and hugely enjoyed by all.
The Cúl Camp will take place on the first week of the school holidays, Monday 4th to Thursday 7th July, 10am to 2pm each day.
The Cúl Camp gear includes a Jersey, quarter zip top and backpack.

Cost for the 4 day camp including Gear:

• 1 x player €75
• 2 x siblings €135
• 3 x siblings €185
• 4 x siblings €235
• 5 x siblings €285

Cost for the 4 day camp excluding Gear:

• €50 per player

Register now at this KlubFunder link: Cúl Camp 2022 Registration
Book early to avoid disappointment, closing date for registration is Friday 17th June.

You can register at the KlubFunder link or print and fill out the Registration form and give to a club official or your coach with the payment.

On Monday the 28th March, the GAA and Camogie Clubs launched their Fundraising Drive at the GAA Pitch to raise the balance of funding needed to complete the 55 metre fenced and lighted All Weather Playing Facility, located at the hurling wall, at Crecora Manister GAA Pitch.

If you wish to contribute towards the completion of Development Plan works you can by:
1) Lodging directly to the Clubs Development Fund Account with Bank of Ireland: IBAN: IE26 BOFI 9044 9947 4969 71

2) Send a Cheque, payable to “Crecora Manister Development Fund” to any Club Committee member;

3) Contribute online at: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Crecora_Manister_Development_Fund

David Delahunty, Crecora Camogie Chairperson, Cllr Stephen Keary, Adare Rathkeale Municipal District and Pat Brynes Crecora Manister GAA Club Chairperson.

Intermediate Football
Our intermediate footballers began their 2022 league campaign with a disappointing defeat to Mungret on a scoreline of 3-5 to 1-9 last Sunday. Next up is Cappamore this Saturday 26^th March in Cappamore at 3pm.

Croke Cup Final
Congratulations to Rían O’Byrne and his Ardscoil Rís teammates who won the school’s first ever All-Ireland senior hurling colleges title with a 1-17 to 0-15 over St. Kieran’s College of Kilkenny in the Croke Cup final on St. Patrick’s Day in Croke Park. Rían played in midfield and contributed a point from play. Well done to all on the success.

Condolences
The club would like to extend its sympathies to the family of Séamus Quinn, late of Ballycahane, Manister, on his recent passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Club Limerick Draw
Last chance to join the Club Limerick Draw for March 2022. Entry closes at midnight 24^th March. The draw will be made on 26th March 2022 during the Live 95 Sports Program. All other draws will take place on the last Saturday of each month. Let’s give our clubs & our county hurlers & footballers the best chance possible in preparing for future success. Sign up to the 2022 CLUB Limerick Draw today.

For only €10, be in with a chance of winning a top prize of €10,000; PLUS 29 additional cash prizes each month! You’ll also get the chance to win an exclusive STAR PRIZE each month. In March be in with a chance of winning A €500 Voucher for Center Parcs. Contact any member of the Crecora Manister GAA Committee or log on to //clublimerick.ie/draw to join today.

Be sure to check out our promotional videos on the draw at http://crecoramanistergaa.com/wp/blog/support-local-club-join-club-limerick-draw-2022/.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The club was well represented in the recent St Patrick’s Day Parade in Limerick by John & Sean O’Donovan, while the camogie club was represented by Aidan & Clara Malone. Thanks to all for keeping the club colours flying.

Con & Annie Kirby
Once again we have been paired with a dog in the annual Con & Annie Kirby memorial stakes starting this Saturday night 26^th March. Our dog “The Other Kobe” runs in Heat 6. The club has some free passes available whilst under under 12s get in free. Follow our dog’s progress on Saturday night on Twitter @crecoragaa.

Leaflet Drop
A reminder that our leaflet drop to publicise the launch of the GAA & Camogie Fundraising Drive for the All Weather Pitch, takes place on Saturday 26th March from 10.30am-11.30am. We need volunteers to meet at the GAA pitch to collect leaflets and do a section of road. Also, if you intend to pay the suggested family contribution of €300 towards our Development Plan works, but have not yet done so, now is the time to do it if possible please as works will be starting soon and your support is needed now.

Feile Peil
This year’s Feile Peil team competed last weekend and while results did not go their way , the determination and never say die attitude was commendable. Well done also to coaches. See Facebook page for photo.