Under 21 Football
County Champions
On Sunday last our under 21 footballers got the year
off to the best possible start and gave all in the club a boost in moral with a
great victory in the County Under 21 Football final as they defeated Roanmore
by ten points in Walsh Park. Whilst the margin of victory was decisive in the
end it was only in the final ten minutes of the game that the team pulled away
for victory as up to that stage the result was in the melting pot. Leading by
three points at half time the team had to show great
heart and no little skill to emerge as winners as Roanmore got a great start to
the half with a goal from a penalty. However as they have shown all the year
this team possess great character and they displayed this in the final 20
minutes of the game to win our first County Title at this grade since 2008.
A special word of thanks must go to the huge band of
supporters who turned up to support the team which gave the lads a great lift.
It is greatly appreciated that so many were prepared to travel to Walsh Park on
Easter Sunday to support this team. After the game John O’Leary presented the
cup to team Captain Michael O’Halloran who spoke eloquently on behalf of the
team. Michael tanked the team selectors Eddie O’Halloran, Laurence Hurney,
Timmy Organ, Neil Moore and Michael O’Donovan as well as Michael Ferncombe. He
also paid tribute to the entire panel of players who had put so much hard work
into training since January. Michael gave special mention to Colm O’Hare who is
unavailable for selection but who had played with the team for many years
whilst he also thanked our sponsors Jack O’Hare, John Queally, Brian and Alice
O’Connor and Jack Murphy. Before thanking Roanmore for a sporting game he
dedicated the win to Jack Lacey who had played in all the games to date in this
Championship, and of course to Pa, Mary and Mollie Enright.
On returning to the parish the team were treated to a
fabulous meal in The Gold Coast and we thank the staff for their hospitality.
TEAM: P. CASHIN, D. DEE, D.
HENLEY, B. LOOBY, N. DEE, M. POWER, C. HICKEY, M. O’HALLORAN, R. SHEEHAN, S. CROTTY,
R. DUNFORD, E. COLLINS, S. DONOVAN, J. POWER, D. COLLINS.
SUBS: C. KINDREGAN, D. MORRISSEY,
B. McCULLAGH, C. O’DWYER, G. MORRISSEY, B. HENLEY, A. KEANE
Joker Fundraiser
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue
this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €5,774. This
week Amanda c/o Paddy Powers was drawn out of the drum but did not find the
joker but did win €50 while Bridget Morrissey and Mark Crotty 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 continue in the CBS Hall this
Sunday night where the Jackpot is €400.
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.
Senior Hurling
This Thursday night we play Fourmilewater in Abbeyside
in our first game in the County League at 7pm.
Senior Football
On Sunday night we play Ardmore in the County League
in Ardmore at 7pm.
Membership
Please note that membership can now be paid to Jonathan
O’Donovan or any member of the committee.
Deise Development Draw
The first Deise Development Draw for the year took
place on Friday night last in Stradbally and we had two winners. Kieran Organ
won €1,000 whilst John Hughes won €250.
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.
