Club Notes - 30th May

No. Drawn - 27

Joker Fundraiser

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €8,000. This week Bonnie Mills was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Mary Rossiter and Michael Murray 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.

Senior Hurling

On Saturday evening last there was a large crowd present as we took on Dungarvan in Fraher Field in our third game of the Championship. The game turned out to be a great local derby played in a sporting manner by both sides with our team showing great determination to fight back and secure a deserved draw in injury time. Our next game is against Lismore on June 23^rd.

TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, G. BREEN, S. BRIGGS, E. COLLINS, M. POWER, J. HURNEY, R. FOLEY, S. O’HARE, M. GORMAN, M. FIVES, J. GORMAN, M. O’HALLORAN, S. CROTTY, P. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE.

SUBS: P. LYNCH, J. O’MAHONY, E. ENRIGHT, J. PHELAN.

Intermediate Hurling

Last Sunday our Intermediate Hurlers traveled to Bushy Park to take on Ardmore in our third game of the Western Championship. Our young team, 11 of whom are under 21, put in a great performance on the day and led at half time by two points only for our opponents strength and greater experience to tell in the second half as they went on to win the game comfortably.  We would like to thank Ross Dunford who showed great club spirit in playing the game despite the death of his grandfather on Saturday night. We have one game remaining in the Championship against Ring in late June.

TEAM: P. CASHIN, B. LOOBY, J. MOORE, D. HENLEY, S. O’DONOVAN, R. DUNFORD, E. BERGIN, C. HICKEY, D. COLLINS, C. KINDGREGAN, D. HICKEY, C. MOLONEY, N. DEE, S. SLATER, J. POWER.

SUBS: R.SHEEHAN, D.SWEENEY.

Junior Hurling

On Friday night last we defeated Clashmore in Ardmore our second game in the Western Championship on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-06. This win puts us back in contention for a place in the knock out stages and we have one game to play against Melleray in the group section. 

TEAM: E. BYRNE, A. Ó RIAGNAIGH, P. BREEN, D. BYRNE, B. MANSFIELD, C. ENRIGHT, D. MORRISSEY, B. WALSH, S. KEARNEY, C. O’DWYER, B. HENLEY, J. O’BRIEN, J. WALSH, I. KIELY, R. RYAN.

SUBS: B. COSGRAVE, S. SHIELDS, J. KIELY.

Senior Football

We play our third game in the championship this Saturday when we play The Nire at 2pm in Fraher Field.

Intermediate Football

This Sunday we play Ballyduff in Cappoquin at 3:30 pm.

Junior Football

We play our first game of the Championship this Friday in Bushy Park when we take on Ballinameela.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo will continue in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the Jackpot is €750 where we will also have some extra prizes on the night.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place this Thursday night at 8pm in The Parish Office.

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.

Déise Draw

Congratulations to Pat and Marie Moore on their big win in May’s Déise Draw.

Sympathy

On behalf of all in the club we would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the late Mrs. Annie O’Brien nee Hogan who passed away last week in England. Annie’s brothers Michael (RIP), Johnny, Thomas and Patrick all played with our club for many years and we also send our sympathies to Annie’s sisters Chrissy, Kathleen and Mary who are all great club supporters. We would also like to send our sympathies to the family of the late Mr. Tommy Dunford Snr, Ballinamult who passed away over the weekend. The Dunford family are a great GAA family and Tommy’s grandson Ross plays for the club in adult and under 21 grades.

Juvenile Notes - 30th May

Schools

Congratulations to Abbeyside NS, who recently captured the Western hurling title for the second year in a row. The boys beat Lismore in a fantastic game of hurling; with both sides showing some great hurling skills. In the end it was to be Abbeyside’s day when they emerged victorious. Well done to all the lads on the day and also to Mr Walsh, Mr O’Dea and Mr De Paor, who gave excellent support on the day. We now await the winners of the Eastern final to see who we will meet in the County Final.

Well done to Cian Fagan and Sarah Morrissey from Abbeyside NS, who represented Waterford in the Primary Go Games recently.

Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

Generally, hurling training on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm – 7.00pm and Friday evening training from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Teamers will be sent out for each session. Parents are asked to reply to the teamers after each text as each team are only allowed a certain number of free teamer texts.

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.

Kelloggs GAACul Camps

A special promotion token is available of €5 on Cornflakes and Rice Krispies boxes to receive an online discount; 1 token per child can be used.  The annual camp takes place in our club from the 2nd of July to the 6th this year more details can be got from Carmel on 0872598923.

Results

U16 Football: Ballinacourty 1-10 Clashmore 2-13

U16 Football: Ballinacourty 2-8 Tramore 4-6

U14 Football: Ballinacourty 2-4 Lismore 4-4

Camogie Notes - 30th May

Training

There will be NO CAMOGIE TRAINING this coming Friday evening 1st June, training will continue the following Tuesday evening for U12's and following Friday evening for all groups as normal. 

Blitz

Our U8's and U10's travel to Modeligo for a Blitz this coming Saturday morning 2nd June. Clubs taking part are Modeligo, Clashmore, An Rinn and Ballyduff Upper. Parents are asked to meet at Abbeyside pitch at 10.15 Saturday morning. Games start at 11 in Modeligo. 

County Senior Hurling Championship Photos

To view some photographs from our latest County Senior Hurling Championship game v Dungarvan, click here. Once again we are indebted to Seán Byrne for providing us with the pictures.

Senior Hurling Table

This is the league table after the third round of games in Abbeyside’s County Senior Hurling Championship Group.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	SD	Pts
1	Lismore	3	2	1	0	5-51	5-42	+ 0-9	5
2	Dungarvan	3	1	1	1	3-45	2-44	+ 1-1	3
3	Abbeyside	3	1	1	1	3-44	2-48	- 0-1	3
4	Passage	3	1	1	1	6-41	5-47	- 0-3	3
5	Ballyduff Upper	3	1	0	2	1-41	2-42	- 1-1	2
6	Ballygunner	3	1	0	2	0-39	2-38	- 0-5	2

The first four teams qualify for the quarter finals.

Photo of the Week

Lá na gClub, 2009

L to R: Bernard Shields, Séamus O'Brien, Austin Flynn, Tony Mansfield.

This week's photo shows the raising of a commemorative flag at the club grounds on May 10th 2009 to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of Cumann Lúthcleas Gael.  The GAA asked that club's throughout the country would acknowledge this milestone in the Association's history by hosting events on a day known as 'Lá na gClub'.  Abbeyside / Ballinacourty held a family fun afternoon which drew large crowds to St. Augustine's Park on the day.

Club Notes - 23rd May

No. Drawn - 21

Joker Fundraiser

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €7,684. This week Pat Queally was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Georgina Crowley and “The Morning Club” 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.

Senior Hurling

This Saturday evening we play Dungarvan in Fraher Field at 7:30 pm in our third game of the Championship. On Saturday last we defeated Tallow in the County League in Abbeyside on a score line of 1-14 to 0-09.

TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, G. BREEN, D. HENLEY, E. ENRIGHT, M. POWER, S. O’DONOVAN, J. O’MAHONY, M. GORMAN, R. DUNFORD, M. O’HALLORAN, J. PHELAN, S. CROTTY, T. HANRAHAN, C. KINDREGAN.

SUBS: N. DEE, B. LOOBY, J.P. McGRATH.

Intermediate Hurling

We play our third game in the Western Championship this Sunday when we play Ardmore at 2pm in Bushy Park.

Junior Hurling

On Friday night we take on Clashmore in at 7:30 pm in Ardmore our second game in the Western Championship.

Minor Football

Our Minor Footballers exited the County Championship on Wednesday night last when they were defeated by Rathgormack in Rathgormack by 5 points. Trailing by 8 points at halftime it looked like we may have suffered a heavy defeat but the team showed great character in the second half to battle back into contention but despite their best efforts they couldn’t breech the Rathgormack defence for the goal that would have made for an interesting finish to the game. This group of players have had a very protracted campaign which of course included the terrible tragic loss of Mary and Mollie Enright. Despite this they conducted themselves in an excellent way at all times and were a credit to the club. We would like to thank the players and the management team for their hard work over the past couple of months.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo will continue in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the Jackpot is €700.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place this Wednesday night at 8pm in The Stables Bar.

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.

Juvenile Notes - 23rd May

Under 13/14

An extremely busy week last week in this age group, on Monday we played Western under 14 hurling quarter final at home to Cois Bhride. This was played in the Gold Coast as our pitch was closed for sanding. The team hurled well through out to record a 2-11 to 1-1 win. We now progress to meet Lismore in the Western semi final Wednesday 30^th May.   

                     

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

On Wednesday both under 14 teams were in action in the football western semi Finals. Our Div 3 team travelled to Aglish to play St.Olivers, after a slow start we were well behind at half time 5-5 to 0-0. In the second half we had a better performance but could not peg the home team and were defeated 6-7 to 5-2. While back in Abbeyside the Div 1 team started very slowly also and were well behind at half 0-3 to 2-6. In the second half we played much better and started to notch up the scores. This was a battle to the end and we just snatched it 4-8 to 4-7. We are now through to the western Final here against Lismore on Saturday 26^th.

                                                                                   

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

On Saturday morning we were out again with the under 13’s contesting the Western final. This was a tough game with a good standard of football, at half time both sides were level at 1-2 apiece. The second half we were assisted by a slight breeze and our lads battled well to the very end to record the win; 2-11 to 2-3. Gearoid Hallinan accepted the Paddy O’Grady Shield as captain on behalf of the team.  Thanks to all the parents that came to support the players on this big day for them. We play Gaultier in the county final on Saturday 2^nd June.  

                                                        

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

Ballinacourty - U13 Western Football Champions 2012

Games scheduled for this week:

Under 14 Western Football Semi Final - Saturday 26th

U12/ U11

Our next under 11 game is away to Lismore on Monday 28th May.

Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

Generally, hurling training on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm – 7.00pm and Friday evening training from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Teamers will be sent out for each session. Parents are asked to reply to the teamers after each text as each team are only allowed a certain number of free teamer texts.

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.

Kelloggs GAA Cul Camps

A special promotion token is available of €5 on Cornflakes and Rice Krispies boxes to receive an online discount; 1 token per child can be used.  The annual camp takes place in our club from the 2nd of July to the 6th this year more details can be got from Carmel on 0872598923.

Medal Presentation

The Colaistí na nDéise team were presented with their Harty Cup medals on Sunday last by former Clare hurler Jamesie O’Connor. This was a fantastic night for the lads to enjoy their great success. Well done again to Eamon Crotty, Laurence Power, Brian Looby, Evan Collins and David Collins. 

Under 16

The under 16 footballers played away to De La Salle last Tuesday night in the county championship. A great team effort was put in by all and they got their reward when they came home with a win. This Wednesday night they play at home to Clashmore, this is their last game before the semi finals. Throw in is at 7.30pm.

Camogie Notes - 23rd May

Training

Training continues on a Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30 for U12's, training continues for all other age groups on a Friday evening from 6.30 to 7.30. The joker can be purchased each week from Carmel or Claire for just €2.

Photo of the Week

Not Always Rivals!!

Back Row (L to R): T. Hogan, L. Enright, J. McGrath, J. Moylan, E. Moore, T. Hackett (background), G. McCarthy, T. Cunningham, M. Lewis.

Front Row (L to R): M. Woods, D. Barry, T. Mansfield, M. Kiely, J. Hogan, J. Walsh, M. Phelan.

To celebrate next Saturday's Senior Hurling Championship clash between Abbeyside and Dungarvan, the first at this grade for 33 years, this week's photo shows a Village / Old Boro XV that took on a visiting New York Waterford team at Fraher Field in August 1962. The local combination saw off the exiles on a scoreline of 4-11 to 3-3.

Club Notes - 16th May

Joker Fundraiser

No. Drawn - 34

Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in The Stables Bar where the Jackpot will be €7,318. This week Ann Fleming was drawn out of the drum but did not find the joker but did win €50 while Colin Byrne and Sarah Keane 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.

Senior Hurling

On Saturday evening last we defeated Passage in the second round of the County Championship in Walsh Park on a scoreline of 2-17 to 2-13. Our next game is against Dungarvan in two weeks.

TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, E. COLLINS, S. BRIGGS, G. BREEN, M. POWER, J. HURNEY, R. FOLEY, S. O’HARE, M. GORMAN, T. HANRAHAN, J. GORMAN, P. HURNEY, S. CROTTY, J. PHELAN, M. O’HALLORAN.

SUBS: J. O’MAHONY, P. LYNCH, M. FIVES.

Intermediate Hurling

On Sunday last we took on Ballinamelia in the second round of the Western Championship in Cappoquin where despite a very brave performance by our young team we were defeated by a stronger Ballinamelia outfit. Our next game is in two weeks against Ardmore.

TEAM: P. CASHIN, B. LOOBY, J. MOORE, D. HENLEY, S. DONOVAN, R. DUNFORD, J. RYAN, D. HICKEY, D. COLLINS, N. DEE, L. HURNEY, C. KINDREGAN, JP McGRATH, S. SLATER, C. MOLONEY.

SUBS: D. SWEENEY, E. BERGIN.

Junior Hurling

On Sunday last our Junior Hurling team opened their Championship Campaign against Shamrocks in Cappoquin where the team showed great determination to battle back into contention with the game reaching its conclusion, but unfortunately at the full time whistle we were defeated by three points.

TEAM: E. BYRNE, B. MANSFIELD, C. ENRIGHT, B. COSGRAVE, D. MORRISSEY, P. BREEN, C. O’DWYER, B. WALSH, S. KEARNEY, A. KEANE, E. BERGIN, E. YOUNG, R. RYAN, D. SWEENEY, P. MORRISSEY.

Minor Football

We play Rathgormack tonight, Wednesday May 16^th at 7:30 pm in Rathgormack.

Hurling League

This Saturday we take on Tallow in the County Hurling League in Abbeyside at 7:30 pm.

Best Wishes

On behalf of all in the club we would like to wish the Waterford Senior Footballers the best of luck ahead of their Munster Championship game against Limerick this Sunday where we have Shane Briggs, Patrick Hurney, Sean O’Hare, Mark Ferncombe and Stephen Enright on the panel.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo will continue in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the Jackpot is €650.

Club Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the club committee will take place this Thursday night at 8pm in The Parish Office.

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.

Juvenile Notes - 16th May

Under 13/14

We played Kilrossanty on Saturday Morning in Lemybrien in the final round of the under 14 football Div 3. This was a very exciting match and we played well through out. We were leading with 2 mins to go however Kilrossanty got a goal and won by a point. This was great experience for this team and can take the learning into the semi Final against St Olivers Wednesday evening.

Panel: Meldan Dwyer, Jamie Walsh, Tommy Walsh, Paul Wade, Michael O’Riordan, Robert Organ, James Riordan, Daithi Brunnock, Fionn Gibson Kiely, Larry Brazil, Shane Kiely, Sean Kent, Conor Foley.

Games scheduled this week:-

Monday 14th - U14 Western Hurling against Cois Bhrid.

Wednesday 16th - U14 Football Semi Finals at home to Ardmore, away to St Oilver's.

Saturday 19th - U13 Western Final against Brickey’s.

Sunday 20th - U14 Hurling Western Semi Final.Hurling

Under 11/12

We travelled to our near neighbours last Friday evening to play Dungarvan in under 12 Hurling. Our lads played very well and were all ways in control and won well. Our second team travelled to play Fourmilewater in Div 3 and also played very well and recorded a good win.

Panel: Jamie Walsh, James Riordan, Shane Kiely, Ruiri Cusack, Sean Kent, Meldan Dwyer, Jake O’Riordan, Daithi Brunnock, Fergal Roche, Johnny Treen.

Panel:  Eoin Ahearne, Jamie Power, Cian O’Riordan, Sean Roche, David Roche, David Hayes, Senan Travers, Michael Kiely, Michael Troy, David Shields.

Under 8

Our under 8's travelled to Carriganore on Saturday 12^th last to compete against the finest our county had to offer. We travelled with a squad of 15 players available on the day to make up two teams and both teams representing their club in true sporting fashion as usual giving it their all for the jersey. A fun filled mornings hurling was had by all.

Thanks again to all the parents who travelled on the day being a continuous source of support to this young budding squad. A special mention goes out to Oisin Brazil for his performance scoring no less than 6 net busters on the day. If there was a most improved player award on offer it would have to go Oisin for his efforts in training of recent weeks which evidently stood to him on saturday. Keep it going Oisin and well done to all who took part on the day. 

Under 9’s (players born in 2003)

Generally, hurling training on Wednesday evenings at 6.00pm – 7.00pm and Friday evening training from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.Teamers will be sent out for each session. Parents are asked to reply to the teamers after each text as each team are only allowed a certain number of free teamer texts.

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.

Kelloggs GAACul Camps

A special promotion token is available of €5 on Cornflakes and Rice Krispies boxes to receive an online discount; 1 token per child can be used.  The annual camp takes place in our club from the 2^nd – 6^th July this year more details can be got from Carmel on 0872598923.

Camogie Notes - 16th May

Training

Training continues every Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30 for U12's, training continues for all age groups on a Friday evening from 6.30 to 7.30. New members always welcome.

Blitz

On Saturday morning last we hosted an U12 Blitz. On the morning the Brickey Rangers and Ballyduff Upper came for games. A great morning was had by all involved. Well done to our girls Veronica Power, Amy Kennedy, Katelyn O'Brien Landy, Ellen Regan, Sarah Wright, Ciara Keane, Mairead Maye, Sasha Landy, Sinead Kirwan, Laura Cosgrave, Hannah Walsh, Becky Lawrence and Catherine Ruane.

Get Involved

If any parents would like to get involved in helping with the running of the Club please let us know. Numbers are growing every week so don’t be afraid to come forward.

Senior Hurling Table

This is the league table after the second round of games in Abbeyside’s County Senior Hurling Championship Group.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	SD	Pts
1	Lismore	2	2	0	0	3-33	1-30	+ 2-3	4
2	Dungarvan	2	1	0	1	3-27	1-29	+ 0-4	2
3	Abbeyside	2	1	0	1	2-29	2-30	- 0-1	2
4	Ballygunner	2	1	0	1	0-26	2-22	- 0-2	2
5	Passage	2	1	0	1	2-29	3-29	- 1-0	2
6	Ballyduff Upper	2	0	0	2	1-25	2-29	- 1-4	0

The first four teams qualify for the quarter finals.