Photo of the Week

County U21 Football Champions, 1971

Back Row (L to R): P. Cashin, A. Barron, John Fraher, H. Kelleher, M. O'Connor, Jim Fraher, N. Cashin, M. O'Flynn.
Kneeling (L to R): J. Beatty, J. Kelleher, M. Kiely, F. Shields, M. Hanrahan (Captain), J. Kiely, E. Cashin, V. Feeney.

Seated (L to R): J. Moloney, D. O'Connor, R. Hanrahan, P. Flynn.

This week's photo shows the Ballinacourty U21 Football team that won both the Western and County titles in 1971, thus retaining the championships won the previous year. The Western title was secured following a 2-8 to 0-2 victory over Ardmore in Fraher Field. Three months later a much tighter affair at the same venue saw Ballinacourty emerge victorious against Dunhill on a scoreline of 0-5 to 0-3 in the County decider.

Club Notes - 28th March

Sympathy

On behalf of all in the club we would like to express our sincere sympathies to Patrick Enright, the Walsh and Enright families on the tragic deaths of Mary Enright (nee Walsh) and baby Mollie on Monday last.  We also wish Jack Leacy well in his recovery from injury. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this most difficult time.

Joker Fundraiser

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €5,234. This week Sheila Riordan was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Gikey Ferncombe and Sarah Clancy won €25. We appeal to all our supporters to continue purchasing the tickets as the funds raised will go towards our ongoing development works at the club grounds.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo will return to the CBS Hall this Sunday night after a very successful Monster Bingo in The Park Hotel last Sunday evening.  We would like to thank all those who supported the Monster Bingo and all the staff of the Park Hotel for their help on the day.

Under 21 Football

The County Final of the Under 21 Football Championship has been fixed for Easter Sunday in Walsh Park.

Booking of Pitches

We would like to ask all team managers to please ensure that they have booked the pitch with Bernard Shields before they arrange training sessions.

Membership

Please note that membership can now be paid to Jonathan O’Donovan or any member of the committee.

Déise Development Draw

It is that time of year again when our promoters are out on the doorsteps of the parish promoting the 2012 Déise Development Draw. The format is similar to previous years with a nine month draw costing ten euro a month to join. Whilst the board retains some of the money to cover prizes etc the draw is crucial to helping us meet the costs involved in running our club in these difficult times. We would ask all our loyal supporters to please continue to support the draw as best they can, and if you have not been approached to join the draw but wish to do so then please don’t hesitate to approach any club committee member.

Club Website

Our club website has undergone a major renovation recently and is well worth a visit to catch up on all the upcoming fixtures and recent results as well as containing some photos from previous years. Log onto www.abbeycourtygaa.com to see for yourself.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place in The Parish Office on Thursday night March 29th at 8 pm.

Juvenile Notes - 28th March

Training schedules as follows

Under 6’s (players born in 2006)

Indoor Hurling Training on Friday 30th March at Friary 6.00pm - 6.45pm.

They will then take a break over Easter and resume out in the pitch on Saturday morning 21st April.

Under 7’s (players born in 2005)

Outdoor Hurling on Saturday morning 31st March 10.30am to 12.00pm

Under 8’s (players born in 2004)

Football Training on Wednesday 28th March at 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Indoor Hurling Training on Friday 30th March at Friary 6.45pm – 7.30pm

Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

Football Training on Wednesday 28th March at 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Indoor Hurling Training on Friday 30th March at Friary 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Under 10’s (players born in 2002)

Football Training on Wednesday 28th March at 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Hurling Blitz Saturday 31st March at Carriganore, Waterford

Under 11 / 12

The under 11 and 12 hurling leagues are starting off shortly. One of our under 11 teams are starting Wednesday 4thApril at home. The under 12’s are starting Friday 13th April. Please ensure everyone is at training Wednesday evening at 7:00pm

Can we ask all parents to reply Y or N to the texts for games once they are sent out. This will help our coaches plan for the games.

Under 13/14

We played in the second round of the U14 Football last Friday evening. Our lads played very well and went on to record a good win.

Panel: Aaron Beresford, Jack Kiely, Shane Ahearne, James Beresford, Padraig Moore, Bearach Moore, Gearoid Hallinan, Tom Looby, Neil Montgomery, Patrick Power, Ryan Daly, Darragh McGrath, Tony Collins, Sean Whelan Barrett, Sean Crotty, David Montgomery.

On Sunday both our under 13 teams played at home against the Brickey’s and Kilrossanty. Both games were played at the same time. The team against the Brickey’s played well and were always in control.

Panel: Aaron Beresford, Jack Kiely, Shane Ahearne Padraig Moore, Bearach Moore, Gearoid Hallinan, Tom Looby, Sean Whelan Barrett, Sean Crotty, David Montgomery, Tommy Walsh, Fionn Gibson Kiely, Shane Kiely, James Riordan, Daithi Brunnock, Johnny Treen, Mark Towmey.

The second team played Kilrossanty this was a much better game. While we got off to a slow start and we were 1 -6 to a 0-1 down at have time. The second half we started much the stronger and got 2 good quick goals to put us back in the game. For the last 15 mins there was only one or two pts between the two teams and both teams had a great battle to the final whistle, where we lost out.  Final score was 3-4 to 2-9. It is games like this that really show the benefit of having two teams in this Championship where 32 players play under 13 football Sunday morning for the club all getting a lot of game time.

Panel:  Cain Power, Jack Dwane, Paddy Dwane, John Power, Michael Lenihan, Sean Kent, Fergal Roche, Cian Fagan, Jamie Walsh, Ben Flynn, Jake O’Riordan, Ruairi Cusack, Meldan O’Dwyer, Michael Kiely.

Mini Sevens

Well done to Scoil Mhuire NS who recently won the football and hurling mini sevens tournament in Bushy Park. The lads put on some great displays of hurling and football on the day. Well done to all the players and teachers involved.

Membership forms

Membership forms and Code of Conduct forms for most age groups have been given out Coaches are asked for their assistance in getting this done in an orderly and efficient manner and parents/guardians and players are asked to sign, complete and return as soon as possible.

Many thanks to all of those who have already completed and returned their forms, your prompt co-operation is much appreciated.

New Members welcome!

If anyone is interested in having their child join our club, we would invite them to come out to the pitch and speak with the coaches who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

We would also encourage any of our existing young members to bring a friend with them to their next training session and they can see at first hand what our club can offer them.

Annual Bag Pack

Our annual bag pack will take place in Garvey's Super Valu on Thursday 5th Friday 6th & Saturday 7th April. This is a vital fundraiser for the club and volunteers are needed for two hour slots over the 3 days. Any help would be much appreciated. Please contact Carmel on 0872598923 as soon as possible. 

Camogie Notes - 28th March

Training

Training continues on Friday evening from 6.30 to 7.30 at club grounds.  Remember to bring your hurleys and helmets. New members are always welcome. Well done to the Friary senior girls’ football team who became All Ireland champions last weekend. The joker fundraiser tickets can be purchased weekly for two euro.  This vital fundraiser goes to club development.  Please support.  Just ask Claire or Carmel. 

Photo of the Week

Young Abbeyside Hurlers c. 1920

Back Row (L to R): Nacko Ryan, Paddy Needham, Jimmy Donovan, Mickey Morrissey, George Donovan.

Front Row (L to R): Tommy Whelan, Paddy (Fogger) Morrissey, Tom Burke, Gus Whelan, Ned Whelan.

This week's photo takes us back almost 100 years, prior even to the founding of the Abbeyside Club.  Note the almost hockey-like hurleys used by the young Village lads at the time.  Many of the family names mentioned here played a significant role in our club down through the years and indeed some are still involved to this day.

Club Notes - 21st March

Joker Fundraiser

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €4,910. This week Kathleen Shields was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Joe Mulcahy and Maurice O’Donnell won €25. We appeal to all our supporters to continue purchasing the tickets as the funds raised will go towards our ongoing development works at the club grounds.

Monster Club Bingo

Our club bingo will move to The Park Hotel this Sunday at 3 pm where will stage a Monster Bingo with €3,000 prize fund.

Under 21 Football

On Friday night last we took on The Nire in the Western Semi Final and after a slow first half performance we ran out comfortable winners in the second half to qualify for the final which took place on Monday against Dungarvan in Fraher Field. The game was extremely competitive and the teams were deadlocked at the end of normal time. The players displayed great courage to win the game in extra time and win our first title since 2007 at this grade. 

TEAM: P. CASHIN, D. DEE, D. HENLEY, B. McCULLAGH, N. DEE, M. POWER, C. HICKEY, M. O’HALLORAN, R. SHEEHAN, S. CROTTY, J. POWER, D. COLLINS, E. COLLINS, R. DUNFORD, S. O’DONOVAN.

SUBS: B. LOOBY, C. KINDREGAN, J. LEACY, D. MORRISSEY, G. MORRISSEY.

Booking of Pitches

We would like to ask all team managers to please ensure that they have booked the pitch with Bernard Shields before they arrange training sessions.

Membership

Please note that membership can now be paid to Jonathan O’Donovan or any member of the committee.

Déise Development Draw

It is that time of year again when our promoters are out on the doorsteps of the parish promoting the 2012 Déise Development Draw. The format is similar to previous years with a nine month draw coting ten euro a month to join. Whilst the board retains some of the money to cover prizes etc the draw is crucial to helping us meet the costs involved in running our club in these difficult times. We would ask all our loyal supporters to please continue to support the draw as best they can, and if you have not been approached to join the draw but wish to do so then please don’t hesitate to approach any club committee member.

Club Website

Our club website has undergone a major renovation recently and is well worth a visit to catch up on all the upcoming fixtures and recent results as well as containing some photos from previous years. Log onto www.abbeycourtygaa.com to see for yourself.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place in The Parish Office on Thursday night March 22^nd at 8 pm.

Juvenile Notes - 21st March

Indoor Hurling

Just a note to remind everyone that our popular indoor Friday hurling sessions continue every Friday evening for boys & girls and for ages 5 years and older and under 10 years.

New players are always welcome. Players should be at least 5 years old. Parents/guardians must be stay in attendance for the younger age groups. Any one interested in helping out with the younger ones please make yourself known to any of the coaches, as all help would be greatly welcomed.

Times as follows:                   

6.00pm - 6.45pm     Under 6’s & (players born in 2005/2006)

6.45pm - 7.30pm     Under 8’s (players born in 2004)           

7.30pm - 8.30pm     Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

8.30pm - 9.30pm     Under 10’s (players born in 2002)

Hurleys will be provided, bring a helmet (if you don’t have one we'll get you one) €2 per child per night.

In the interest of safety children MUST be dropped off and collected inside hall area.

Under 7’s and under 10’s will be training in the field on Saturday morning, 10.30-12.00. Teamers will be sent out.

Football Training

Football training takes place every Wednesday evening under the lights at 6.00pm until 7.00pm for under 8’s, under 9’s and under 10’s

St Patrick’s Day Parade

Just to say well done to all of our young members who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday. There was a great turnout on the day and it was fantastic to see so many involved. Well done to all.

Membership Forms

Membership forms and Code of Conduct forms for most age groups are been given out during the week. Coaches are asked for their assistance in getting this done in an orderly and efficient manner and parents/guardians and players are asked to sign, complete and return as soon as possible.

Many thanks to all of those who have already completed and returned their forms, your prompt co-operation is much appreciated.

New Members Welcome!

 If anyone is interested in having their child join our club, we would invite them to come out to the pitch and speak with the coaches who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

We would also encourage any of our existing young members to bring a friend with them to their next training session and they can see at first hand what our club can offer them.

Confirmation

Congratulations to all the boys and girls Scoil Mhuire who made their confirmation recently. Many thanks to the teachers who helped make the day a great success.

Walk a Mile, Share a Smile Update

Just to remind everyone to get walking on Monday evenings at 6.30pm as we are coming into the last few weeks of the walk. Participants fill in an envelope at Centra and show whether they wish to contribute to the Juvenile GAA or SERT. The fee is €1 per mile and the walk is from Centra, out the New Line, down by St. Augustine’s College in Duckspool and in the Burgery and back to Centra, which is just about 2 miles, so the cost per walk would be €2.

The organised walk takes place each Monday at 6.30pm but people can walk anytime they wish. We will keep a record of the people walking and a chart will be available after a few weeks. That’s the reason for writing your name on the envelope. The walk has been a great success for the juvenile club and its various other beneficiaries thus far and we urge people to get out in force for the final few weeks. 

Camogie Notes - 21st March

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Well done to all the girls who walked in this year’s St. Patrick's Day parade. Ye all did a great job and also managed to win a prize. Ye are good singers as well as camogie players.

Training

Training starts again this coming Friday evening 23rd march 6.30 to 7.30 at pitch for all age groups. As the evenings get brighter training will be from 6.30 to 8.00. Joker tickets can be purchased from Claire or Carmel the money raised goes to improvements to club grounds and as we return outdoors it will be evident for all to see the improvements that have taken place. New members are always welcome from age five and up.

Western U21 'A' Football Champions

Congratulations to Ballinacourty U21 Footballers who won the Western 'A' title today after a hard fought extra time victory over old rivals Dungarvan.  The score at full time was 0-10 apiece.  Ballinacourty played superbly well in extra time to win on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-11.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Abbeyside / Ballinacourty Camogie Club took part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday last.  Below are some pictures of the players and mentors enjoying themselves along the route.

Abbeyside / Ballinacourty Camogie players at the Burgery
at the beginning of the St. Patrick's Day Parade

Abbeyside / Ballinacourty Camogie players parade through Grattan Square

Photo of the Week

1981 County Senior Football Final

This week's photo shows the Ballinacourty and Ardmore teams parading around the Fraher Field prior to the 1981 County Senior Football Final.  Ballinacourty took the honours on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-6 to claim their third senior title in four years.

Club Notes - 14th March

Joker Fundraiser

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €4,596. This week Stephanie Wadding was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Gerry Fitzgerald and Sean Daly won €25. We appeal to all our supporters to continue purchasing the tickets as the funds raised will go towards our ongoing development works at the club grounds.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo will take place this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the Jackpot is €1,900.

Under 21 Football

This Friday night we play The Nire in the Western Semi Final in Fraher Field at 8pm. We appeal to all our supporters to come along and support the team.

All Ireland Colleges

On Saturday last Colaistí na nDéise were defeated in the All Ireland Quarter Final in Walsh Park by Kilkenny CBS and whilst defeat was their lot on the day all involved with the team can feel very proud of their efforts during their historic Harty Cup Campaign.  Representing our club on the panel were David and Evan Collins, Brian Looby, Laurence Power and Eamonn Crotty.

Booking of Pitches

We would like to ask all team managers to please ensure that they have booked the pitch with Bernard Shields before they arrange training sessions.

Membership

Please note that membership can now be paid to Jonathan O’Donovan or any member of the committee.

Déise Development Draw

It is that time of year again when our promoters are out on the doorsteps of the parish promoting the 2012 Déise Development Draw. The format is similar to previous years with a nine month draw coting ten euro a month to join. Whilst the board retains some of the money to cover prizes etc the draw is crucial to helping us meet the costs involved in running our club in these difficult times. We would ask all our loyal supporters to please continue to support the draw as best they can, and if you have not been approached to join the draw but wish to do so then please don’t hesitate to approach any club committee member.

Club Website

Our club website has undergone a major renovation recently and is well worth a visit to catch up on all the upcoming fixtures and recent results as well as containing some photos from previous years. Log onto www.abbeycourtygaa.com to see for yourself.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place in The Parish Office on Thursday night March 15^th at 8 pm.

Juvenile Notes - 14th March

Indoor Hurling

Just a note to remind everyone that our popular indoor Friday hurling sessions continue every Friday evening for boys & Girls and for ages 5 years and older and under 10 years.

New players are always welcome. Players should be at least 5 years old.  Parents/guardians must be stay in attendance for the younger age groups. Any one interested in helping out with the younger ones please make yourself known to any of the coaches, as all help would be greatly welcomed.

Times as follows:                   

6.00pm - 6.45pm  Under 6’s & 7’s (players born in 2005/2006)

6.45pm - 7.30pm  Under 8’s (players born in 2004)       

7.30pm - 8.30pm  Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

8.30pm - 9.30pm  Under 10’s (players born in 2002)

Hurleys will be provided, bring a helmet (if you don’t have one we'll get you one) €2 per child per night.

In the interest of safety children MUST be dropped off and collected inside hall area.

Football Training

Football training takes place every Wednesday evening under the lights at 6.00pm until 7.00pm for under 8’s, under 9’s and under 10’s.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday 17^th March next, our club are taking part in the St Patrick’s Day parade. Teamers will be sent out to participating age groups (ages 7 -12).

Where to Meet?  Garveys Service Station at 2.15pm

What to Wear?  Either Abbeyside or Ballinacourty colours

Where to meet up after Parade?  Tom Currans New Hardware Building

Anyone wearing Abbeyside colours can bring a hurley but no ball or sliotars are allowed. Crisps & drinks provided for participants after parade

Membership Forms

Membership forms and Code of Conduct forms for most age groups are been given out during the week. Coaches are asked for their assistance in getting this done in an orderly and efficient manner and parents/guardians and players are asked to sign, complete and return as soon as possible.

Many thanks to all of those who have already completed and returned their forms, your prompt co-operation is much appreciated.

New Members Welcome!

If anyone is interested in having their child join our club, we would invite them to come out to the pitch and speak with the coaches who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

We would also encourage any of our existing young members to bring a friend with them to their next training session and they can see at first hand what our club can offer them.

Walk a Mile, Share a Smile Update

Just to remind everyone that we are still walking every Monday evening at 6.30pm. Participants fill in an envelope at Centra and show whether they wish to contribute to the Juvenile GAA or SERT. The fee is €1 per mile and the walk is from Centra, out the New Line, down by St. Augustine’s College in Ducks Pool and in the Burgery and back to Centra, which is just about 2 miles, so the cost per walk would be €2.

The organised walk takes place each Monday at 6.30pm but people can walk anytime they wish. We will keep a record of the people walking and a chart will be available after a few weeks. That’s the reason for writing your name on the envelope.

So far, over €700 has been collected for our club, well done and thanks to all..... and keep on walking!

  

All Ireland Colleges Quarter Final

Colaistí na nDéise were defeated on Saturday last in the Quarter Final of the All Ireland Colleges by Kilkenny CBS. The lads battled bravely throughout and were unfortunate to lose after extra time. In spite of this, the lads have had a fantastic year, winning the Harty Cup. Well done to Eamon, David, Evan, Brian and Laurence for their achievements throughout the year.

Under 13 / Under 14

Last Sunday our Under 13 footballers travelled to play Lismore. Our lads played well to run out winners. Both under 13 teams are out again on Sunday 25th at home to the Brickeys and Kilrossanty.

Under 13 team: Gearoid Hallinan, Aaron Beresford, Tommy Walsh, Shane Ahearne, Fionn Gibson Kiely, Padraig Moore, Bearach Moore, Sean Whelan Barrett, Sean Crotty, Tom Looby, Johnny Treen, Shane Kiely, James O’ Riordan, Jack Kiely, Dean Beresford.

Next Sunday we play Clashmore in the second round of the under 14 football at home. Training at 6:45 pm Wednesday.

Camogie Notes - 14th March

St. Patrick's Day

There is no camogie this Saturday as it is St. Patrick’s Day. We are walking in the parade on St. Patrick’s Day any girls who are walking with us in the parade meet at Garvey's Coolagh service station at 2.30 pm if you have club colours please wear them also please bring your hurleys. We return to outdoor training on Friday 23rd March. More details to follow next week. 

Photo of the Week



Abbeyside U12 Hurlers from 1968

Back Row (L to R): S. Whelan, J. Kiely, D. Kiely, B. Hogan, D. Hourigan, E. Griffin, S. Cleary, R. Fives, L. Byrne.
Front Row (L to R): S. Feehan, T. 'Cub' Kiely, K. O'Brien, P. Byrne, M. Collins, D. Griffin, T. Kiely.

This week's photo shows the first Abbeyside U12 Hurling team to represent the club.  It was taken in Tallow before they played the home team in a challenge match in 1968.

Club Notes - 7th March

Joker Fundraiser

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €4,256. This week Ray Cliffe was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Jacinta O’Mahoney and Evan Collins won €25. We appeal to all our supporters to continue purchasing the tickets as the funds raised will go towards our ongoing development works at the club grounds.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo will take place this Sunday night and this Sunday we return to the CBS Hall where the Jackpot is €1,850.

Under 21 Football

On Friday night last our Under 21 Footballers recovered from a very bad start to defeat Clashmore by two points in the Western Championship in Fraher Field. We now play The Nire in the Western Semi Final.

TEAM: P. CASHIN, D. DEE, D. HENLEY, B. McCULLAGH, C. HICKEY, M. POWER, N. DEE, M. O’HALLORAN, R. SHEEHAN, S. CROTTY, J. POWER, D. COLLINS, S. O’DONOVAN, R. DUNFORD, E. COLLINS.

SUBS: C. KINDREGAN, J. LEACY.

All Ireland Colleges

On behalf of all in the club we would like to wish Colaistí na nDéise the very best of luck ahead of their All Ireland Colleges Quarter Final against Kilkenny CBS this weekend.. Representing our club on the panel are David and Evan Collins, Brian Looby, Laurence Power and Eamonn Crotty .

Booking of Pitches

We would like to ask all team managers to please ensure that they have booked the pitch with Bernard Shields before they arrange training sessions.

InterCounty Activity

On Sunday last Waterford Senior Footballers had a fantastic victory over Wicklow in the National League in Aughrim where a number of our players were involved. Mark Ferncombe grabbed three goals in his first game of the year while Garry and Patrick Hurney were also on the score sheet with Sean O’Hare lining out at midfield and Stephen Enright was on the panel.

Membership

Please note that membership can now be paid to Jonathan O’Donovan or any member of the committee.

Déise Development Draw

It is that time of year again when our promoters are out on the doorsteps of the parish promoting the 2012 Déise Development Draw. The format is similar to previous years with a nine month draw coting ten euro a month to join. Whilst the board retains some of the money to cover prizes etc the draw is crucial to helping us meet the costs involved in running our club in these difficult times. We would ask all our loyal supporters to please continue to support the draw as best they can, and if you have not been approached to join the draw but wish to do so then please don’t hesitate to approach any club committee member.

Bon Voyage

On behalf of all in the club we would like to wish Eoin Brackett and Daryl Ryan the very best of luck as both lads head off to Australia this week.

Club Website

Our club website has undergone a major renovation recently and is well worth a visit to catch up on all the upcoming fixtures and recent results as well as containing some photos from previous years. Log onto www.abbeycourtygaa.com to see for yourself.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place in The Parish Office on Thursday night March 15^th at 8 pm.

Sympathy

On behalf of all in the club we would like to send our sympathies to the Moore and O’Donnell families on the death of Anne Moore nee O’Donnell last week.

Juvenile Notes - 7th March

Football Training Wed. 7^th March at 6.00pm

Football training takes place every Wednesday evening under the lights at 6.00pm until 7.00pm for under 8’s, under 9’s and under 10’s

Friday 9^th March - Indoor Hurling - New members welcome!

Just a note to remind everyone that our popular indoor Friday hurling sessions continue every Friday evening for boys & girls and for ages 5 years and older and under 10 years.

New players are always welcome. Players should be at least 5 years old. Parents/guardians must be stay in attendance for the younger age groups. Any one interested in helping out with the younger ones please make yourself known to any of the coaches, as all help would be greatly welcomed.

Times as follows:                   

6.00pm - 6.45pm     Under 6’s & 7’s (players born in 2005/2006)

6.45pm - 7.30pm     Under 8’s (players born in 2004)       

7.30pm - 8.30pm     Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

8.30pm - 9.30pm     Under 10’s (players born in 2002)

Hurleys will be provided, bring a helmet (if you don’t have one we'll get you one) €2 per child per night.

In the interest of safety children MUST be dropped off and collected inside hall area.

Membership Forms

Membership forms and Code of Conduct forms for most age groups are been given out during the week. Coaches are asked for their assistance in getting this done in an orderly and efficient manner and parents/guardians and players are asked to sign, complete and return as soon as possible.

Many thanks to all of those who have already completed and returned their forms, your prompt co-operation is much appreciated.

New Members Welcome!

If anyone is interested in having their child join our club, we would invite them to come out to the pitch and speak with the coaches who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

We would also encourage any of our existing young members to bring a friend with them to their next training session and they can see at first hand what our club can offer them.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Coaches will be giving out details over the next week or so regarding this year’s entry into the St. Patrick’s Parade, more details next week.

Walk a Mile, Share a Smile Update

Just to remind everyone that we are still walking every Monday evening at 6.30pm. Participants fill in an envelope at Centra and show whether they wish to contribute to the Juvenile GAA or SERT. The fee is €1 per mile and the walk is from Centra, out the New Line, down by St. Augustine’s College in Duckspool and in the Burgery and back to Centra, which is just about 2 miles, so the cost per walk would be €2.

The organised walk takes place each Monday at 6.30pm but people can walk anytime they wish. We will keep a record of the people walking and a chart will be available after a few weeks. That’s the reason for writing your name on the envelope.

So far, over €600 has been collected for our club, well done and thanks to all..... and keep on walking!

U16 Football

Our U16 footballers played Clashmore in the Western semi - final last Wednesday evening at home. This was a good game and at half time we trailed by a point 1-05 to 0-09. In the second half we took our chances when we got them, and in the end that was the difference between the teams, with Ballinacourty running out winners by 3 points in the end. Final Score: Ballinacourty 4-09, Clashmore 2-12.

Camogie Notes - 7th March

Training

Camogie continues in the Friary every Saturday morning from 11.30 to 12.30 and 12.30 to 1.30 for all other age groups new members are always welcome. We hope to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17th more details to follow.

Photo of the Week

1997 Junior Football League Champions

Back Row (L to R): Alan Landers, Johnny Shields, John Mulligan, Pat O'Brien, John Moloney, Nicholas Dwane, Nick Thompson, Jason O'Donovan, Joe O'Riordan (Capt), Bosco Mahony.

Front Row (L to R): Damien Wall, Joe Thompson, Ollie Keohan, Michael Hickey, Paul Duggan, Jimmy Healy, Jim White, Gerry O'Connor, Michael Collins, Pat Cunningham.

This week's photo shows the Ballinacourty team that beat the Nire, 0-6 to 0-5, to win the Western Junior Football League in 1997 in Touraneena.  This year also saw the club win the Western Junior Hurling League, thus completing a rare league double.