We are heading into the business end of the season now with only a couple of weeks of competitive action left and while some recent Semi Finals have not gone our way results wise with the U14’s and Junior A Hurlers , there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks with our U16 hurlers and Footballers looking forward to Semi finals in their respective competitions , the hurlers will face Pallasgreen and the footballers will face Rathkeale in the coming weeks , dates and times to be confirmed.

Our Junior A Footballers play their city final this coming Saturday and our Minors are still in the hunt for honours.

Our U12’s recently played their end of season Blitz’s and accounted very well for themselves and our U13 hurlers and footballers are currently playing their league games in preparation for next years U14 campaign.

Oir U8’s recently played a blitz in Adare and from reports the future is very bright for the club , so all groups are still competing , playing and training which is great for this time of the year.

RECENT RESULTS

County Under 16 Hurling Championship Division 2 Shield Playoff:
Kilpeacon 2-22 Granagh-Ballingarry 4-14.

County Under 13 Hurling League Division 3B:
Kilpeacon 7-6 St. Patrick’s 0-3.

JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS

Our Junior Footballers play in the City Championship Final this coming Saturday 24th September at 4.30pm in in Ballybrown new pitch. This is a great achievement for the club to get here just one year after coming up from Junior B. All support for the lads would be greatly appreciated.

UNDER 16s

Our under 16 hurlers had a fine win over Granagh-Ballingarry last week in the division 2 shield playoff. Final score 2-22 to 4-14.
The entire team showed great heart to fight back and win after losing an 8 point lead after the restart.

UNDER 13s
Our under 13 hurlers had a wine win last Monday night over St. Pat’s. They now play Mungret at home this Friday at half 6 in Crecora. Your support would be appreciated.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Monday 19th September:
Under 13 Hurling League v Mungret in Crecora @ 6.30pm.

Saturday 24th September:
City Junior A Football Championship FINAL v Kildimo-Pallas in Ballybrown @ 4.30pm.

Finally , Emer Kennedy would like to thank all who supported her recent walk in aid of the Hope Foundation.
There was a great turnout for the walk and some good money raised for such a worthy cause.

Crecora Manister GAA Club have agreed a Club Jersey design with a local Supplier, All Seasons Sport & Leisurewear.

Price                                        
€23 – up to 12 years, includes crest, number & name
€28 – 12 years or older, includes crest, number & name
As the Jerseys are personalised Upfront Payment is Required

Complete the Club Jersey – Orders Form and Contact Paul Foster on 086 8500 303 who will take your order and payment.

When payment has been received for a minimum of 20 jerseys an order will be raised with the Supplier. Lead time from the Supplier is 4 to 6 weeks.

GET YOUR ORDERS IN NOW!

Note: Other items of gear available from All Seasons Sport and Leisurewear in our Club colors:  Shorts €12 and Socks €6.

RECENT RESULTS
Under 16 County Hurling Championship:
Kilpeacon 1-13 Killacolla Gaels 0-15

Under 13 County Hurling League:
Glenroe 5-3 Kilpeacon 2-2

JUNIORS
Our junior hurling season came to an end last Saturday evening with a 2-16 to 0-13 defeat to a strong Na Piarsaigh side.
Team: Stephen Keating, Tim Moloney, Niall Moloney, Fergal Carey; Michael Bateman, Shane Moloney, Evan Moloney, Cormac Flanagan, Mike McCormack, Rob Hourigan, Enda O’Shea, Liam Carey, Edwin Wixted, Darach Skelly, Micheál O’Neill.
Subs: Rob Henehan, Pa Sullivan, Seán Keyes, Ian Donoghue, Garbhan Sheehan, Ger Kelliher, Colm Carey, Cian Leahy.

UNDER 16s
Our under 16 hurlers had a fine win over Killacolla Gaels last week winning out on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-15. Because of this win they now qualify for the shield semi final which will take place this Friday 16th in Crecora @ 6.15 against Granagh-Ballingarry.
Your support for the lads would be appreciated.

UNDER 14s
Our under 14 footballer’s campaign came to an end last Saturday with a 3-4 to 1-6 defeat to Newcastle West in the county division 1 semi final. It was a remarkable achievement for the lads to get to the last four of an A competition and they have done the club proud over the year.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Thursday 15th September:
Under 13 Hurling v St. Patrick’s
Match previously scheduled for Monday 12th September in Rhebogue @ 6.30pm
Venue and time to be confirmed for Thursday 15th

Friday 16th September:
Under 16 Hurling Shield Playoff v Granagh-Ballingarry in Crecora @ 6.15pm

RECENT RESULTS
City Junior A Football Championship Semi Final:
Crecora-Manister 2-17 Na Piarsaigh 3-6.

County Hurling League Division 5:
Crecora-Manister 1-16 Claughaun-Old Christians 1-8.

County Under 16 Hurling Championship Division 2B:
Kilpeacon 2-13 Granagh-Ballingarry 1-15.

County Under 14 Hurling Division 1 Shield Semi Final:
Doon 2-14 Kilpeacon 1-10

GOLF CLASSIC
The club would like to thank everyone who donated to and took part in our hugely successful golf classic which was held last Friday in Ballyneety. This was a great fundraiser for the club and I’m sure that a great time was had by all participants.

CONDOLENCES
The club would like to express its condolences to the Cregan and Quirke families on the death of Maureen, mother-in-law of Pat Quirke our secretary and grandfather of our junior player Liam. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

JUNIORS
Our Junior footballers qualified for the City Final  following a high scoring encounter against Na Piarsaigh in Rathbane on Wednesday last.  A feature of the game was the point taking ability of Crecora-Manister side against the goal threat of the more physical NaP side.  This was evident right throughout the first half, while despite dominating possession,  we only held a four point advantage approaching half time. The key score of the half came just on half-time when the excellent Conor Burke, volleyed to the net following a breaking ball at the edge of the square. This left  us with a seven point advantage on the scoreline 1 – 12 to 2 – 2. With the aid of the breeze in the second half,  NaP kept the game very competitive and added some fine scores from play. A Darach Skelly goal  and further points by C.Burke, Michael O’Neill & Mike McCormack  ensured that the gap remained in our favour and we ran out winners 2 – 17 to 3 – 6.

Despite a long lay-off between matches this was a very solid team performance. We had an  excellent save by Shane O’Connell in the first half,  resolute defensive work by all six backs including  Cathal Monaghan & John Buckley when introduced and midfield  dominance with M.O’Neill  & D.Macken. The forward line was a constant threat lead by C.Burke, Gary O’Connell and M. McCormack. Next up will be the City Final and also progression to the county quarter final.

Panel on the night: Shane O’Connell, Evan Moloney, Tim Moloney, Shane Moloney, Cathal Scully, Cormac Flanagan, Peter Power, David Macken(0 – 1), Micheál O’Neill (0 – 4), Gary O’Connell (0 – 2),Conor Burke (1 – 7), Damien Kearney (0 – 1), Rob Henehan, Mike McCormack(0 – 1),Darragh Skelly(1 – 1), Niall Moloney, Mark Shanahan, Cathal Monaghan, John Buckley, Liam Quirke.

MINORS
Our minor hurlers await a playoff match against Croom which is due to take place next Friday 9th September. Time and venue still to be confirmed.

UNDER 16
Our under 16s had a fine win last Wednesday over Granagh-Ballingarry by a single point 2-13 to 1-15. They play their last game now next Wednesday 7th September against Killacolla Gaels at 6.30pm in Crecora. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

UNDER 14
Our under 14 hurlers gave a fine account of themselves in the division 1 shield semi final but were eventually beaten by a strong Doon team by 2-14 to 1-10. Our under 14s were very competitive this year, the highlights being big wins over Na Piarsaigh and Patrickswell. These lads have great potential and will develop further I’m sure as they go up the age groups. Focus switches now to our footballers who play in the division 1 semi final against Newcastlewest next Saturday 10th September at 2pm in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale. Please come out and support the lads.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Saturday 10th September:
Under 14 Football Divsision 1 Semi Final v NCW in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale at 2pm.

Monday 5th September:
Under 13 Hurling League v Glenroe in Crecora @ 6.30pm.

Wednesday 7th September:
Under 16 Hurling v Killacolla Gaels in Crecora @ 6.30pm.

Friday 9th September:
Minor Hurling Playoff v Croom. Venue and date TBC.

Saturday 10th September:
City Junior Hurling Championshipm Semi Final v Na Piarsaigh in Mungret @ 6pm.