On Friday 22^nd April Limerick GAA presented Frank Costello with his €20,000 Prize from the Club Limerick Draw.

Our Club Chairman John McCarthy said a few words, recalling the first time he met Franck Costello back in 1963 when they lined out against each other. While Feenagh Kilmmedy were victorious on that particular day John acknowledged Frank’s great contribution to GAA as a club player for Banogue, a Limerick County player, Limerick County team manager, referee and as a supporter of the Crecora Manister GAA club.

John mentioned the importance of the Club Limerick Draw as a source of funding for our club and thanked all those who buy a ticket each year. He gave special mention to the many club members who spent the past number of months going round the neighbourhood to build our draw membership numbers for 2016.

It is great for our small club to see prize money coming back to members of our community, we have had a great run of winners in the daw over the years and Frank’s big win gets us off to a flying start for 2016.

Limerick GAA County Chairman Oliver Mann spoke, echoing John’s sentiments and acknowledging Frank’s contributions to the GAA, stating how special his contribution is covering such a wide variety of roles over the years.

Oliver stated that the Limerick Club Draw benefits the local Clubs and the County also and thanked Crecora Manister GAA Club for their support of the draw by having over 200 members in the draw again for 2016.

Oliver presented the winning cheque to Frank and Mary Costello and the gathering of club members, neighbours and friends took the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company with a drink and a chat.

Congratulation Frank and Mary on your win and happy motoring!

The April draw takes place live on Limerick’s Live95FM on Saturday 7th May. If  you are interested in joining the Club Limerick Draw contact any member of Crecora Manister GAA club.

Here we have Oliver Mann Limerick GAA County Chairman presenting the €20,000 cheque to Frank & Mary Costello

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS
County Junior Hurling League Division 5 Round 2: Crecora-Manister 0-14 Ballybricken 0-14

LIMERICK DRAW WINNER
Congratulations to Frank Costello who has won a brand new 161 registered car in the April draw. This is the biggest ever win for someone from Crecora-Manister and with the amount of wins last year going close to double figures, everyone has a fantastic chance of winning something. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Limerick Draw over the last number of weeks with committee members knocking on doors throughout the community offering you the opportunity to join.There is still time to join up so if you have not done so already please contact any of our coaches or committee members who will sort you out straight away.

CLOTHES COLLECTION
The Clothes Collection company we are dealing with will pay us Cash for the following items: Clothes (clean, dry and reusable), paired shoes, trainers (tied), handbags, belts. They will not accept duvets, pillows, sheets, bedding or carpets. We’ll collect the clothes on Saturday 16th April (times to be confirmed). We’ll store the bags of clothes in the visitors dressing room at the pitch and they will be collected on Monday 18th April. As per a few years ago when we last did a Clothes Collection Fundraiser this is a joint endeavour between Crecora Manister GAA and Crecora Camogie Clubs. We’ll pool our resources and split the money we get from this event 50/50.

REGISTRATION
A reminder that registration fees are due to be paid. The deadline for any outstanding fees has since passed. Registration fees are a vital source of income for the club and are also neccesary for players to play competitive matches.

JUNIORS
Our junior hurlers had their first win of the season last Tuesday night when they overcame a grityy Ballybicken-Bohermore side by the narrowest of margins 0-15 to 0-14 in round 2 of the all-county league. They were due to play Tournafulla Sunday night 10th April but that was called off due to a flooded pitch in Tour. The footballers are out Thursday in the first round of the City league against our neighbours in Mungret at 7pm. Your support would be appreciated.

MINORS
Our minor hurlers first game of the season is this coming Friday 15th April when they travel west to meet Tournafulla at 6.30pm. All support welcome.

UNDER 15s
Kilpeacon under 15s are out in the first round of the under 15 hurling league division 2A against Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan in Crecora @ 6.15pm. Please come down to support the lads.

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Wednesday 13th April: County Under 15 Hurling League Division 2A Round 1 v Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan in Crecora @ 6.15pm.
Thursday 14th April: City Junior Football League Round 1 v Mungret in Mungret @ 7pm.
Friday 15th April: County Minor Hurling 13 a Side Championship Round 1 v Tournafulla in Tournafulla @ 6.30pm.

U12 SKILLS CAMP
Our Hurling and Football Skills Camp was a great success on Saturday 9th April. We had a great turn out from the players and great work from the coaches……….and we were fierce lucky with the weather, the sun shone and we only got a short shower of hail.
See below our happy bunch of players taking a break during the Skills Camp.

Please note that the minor 13-a-side hurling championship game between Crecora-Manister and Croom has been postponed to a later date and will not take place on Friday 8th April as previously stated. The new time, date and venue for same will be given as soon as we get the information.

REGISTRATION
A reminder that registration fees are due to be paid. The deadline for any outstanding fees has since passed. Registration fees are a vital source of income for the club and are also necessary for players to play competitive matches.

CLOTHES COLLECTION 
The Clothes Collection company we are dealing with will pay us Cash for the following items: Clothes (clean, dry and reusable), paired shoes, trainers (tied), handbags, belts. They will not accept duvets, pillows, sheets, bedding or carpets. We’ll collect the clothes on Saturday 9th April (10am to 2.30pm) and Saturday 16th April (times to be confirmed). We’ll store the bags of clothes in the visitors dressing room at the pitch and they will be collected on Monday 18th April. As per a few years ago when we last did a Clothes Collection Fundraiser this is a joint endeavour between Crecora Manister GAA and Crecora Camogie Clubs. We’ll pool our resources and split the money we get form this event 50/50.

JUNIORS
Our junior hurlers played Croagh-Kilfinny in Croagh last Tuesday in the first round of the County Hurling League. We were mssing a few players and were beaten by 0-11 to 0-4. Next up is Ballybricken in Crecora on Tuesday 5th April at 6.30 in Crecora.

UNDER 21
Our under 21 hurlers, Tory Gaels, were unlucky to be defeated after extra time in their county B semi final last Monday. Final score: Pallasgreen 4-14 Tory Gaels 3-13 AET.

MINORS
Our minors open their campaign this Friday 8th April when they meet Croom in Crecora at 6.30. Your support would appreciated.

UNDER 14
Our under 14 hurlers were beaten by neighbours Patrickswell in the Féile A quarter fnal last Monday. Next up for them is the under 14 league.

LIMERICK 
Limerick senior hurlers had a great win over Dublin in the Allianz National League Division 1 quarter final. The 1-21 to 1-19 result sees them through to their first league semi final in a decade against Waterford. Time, date and venue for same has still to be decided. Meanwhile, Limericks camogie team were 1-11 to 0-7 winners over All-Ireland champions Cork and they are also through to their division 1 semi final. Our footballers ended their disappointing division 3 campaign with a 1-16 to 0-13 defeat to Offaly in Newcastle West.

LIMERICK CLUB DRAW
congratulations to our club supporter Frank Costello on his great win on Saturday in the March draw. Frank won the Start Car worth €25,000!

Congratulations go to our Club Supporter Frank Costello of Manister on his massive win of the Star Car worth €25,000 in the Club Limerick Draw for March.

Thanks for your support Frank and to all our Members who purchase a ticket in the Club Limerick Draw each year.

It is not too late to join the Club Limerick Draw for 2016. If you would like to join the Draw or have any questions contact any of our Club Members.

Frank’s win continues our lucky streak as a Club where we had eight winners in 2015 sharing €15,000 in prize money.

Click on the image below to view the full list of winners for the March draw.  The next Draw takes place on the 30th April.