Saturday, October 26, 2013

'The Cup is in Ballinacourty'

Last Sunday, Ballinacourty Senior Footballers won the County Senior Football Championship with a 0-12 to 0-5 victory over Stradbally. This week's 'Blast from the Past' is a song penned by the late Dom Enright to greet the club's first County Senior Football Championship win over Clashmore in 1978.

'THE CUP IS IN BALLINACOURTY'

Stradbally, Kill, the Mitchels, Dunhill,
All bent the knee before us;
And then, score by score, we defeated Clashmore,
So join me in the chorus.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

Our backs they will last out the hour,
They’re marshalled by captain Joe Power;
And the Cashins are dashing, the rest are all smashing,
And soon Clashmore’s cream turned sour.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

At midfield two six-footers stand,
In their beards you’ll agree they look grand.
When the ball comes out high they reach for the sky,
They could easily jump over the strand.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

Our forwards, each one is a flyer,
They’re led on by John O’Dwyer.
Now the time is just up, so bring out the Cup,
And we’ll gather round the blazing bonfire.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

Mulligan, Mansfield, Matt Power,
This surely was their finest hour;
Now ’tis plain to be seen that they picked the right team;
And the Championship Cup is now ours.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

A tribute to Secretary Bernard,
Did anyone ever work so hard?
In the highest esteem we have Chairman Ned Keane,
So rise up the White and the Green.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

The Hanrahans, Kielys and Flynn;
With Moloney we surely must win,
For Shields wouldn’t yield as he drove down the field
To Séamus Fitzgerald on the wing.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.

The last two for twists and for turns,
Pat Enright and brave Johnny Burns,
Now before I move on, just to finish this song,
Our heart for the hurling still yearns.

Chorus
Here’s to Ballinacourty,
They’re fast and they’re game and they’re sporty.
Though we lost in the past, we’re champions at last,
And the Cup’s out in Ballinacourty.


Thursday, October 24, 2013

Best Wishes

CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte would like to wish our Junior Hurlers the very best of luck in the County Junior Hurling Championship (Intermediate Attached) Final against Erin's Own at Walsh Park on Saturday. Throw-in is at 3:00pm. All support on the day would be greatly appreciated.


Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Club Notes - 23rd October

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 20
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €5,450 as on Sunday night the Cosgrave Family, Tournore were drawn out of the drum and picked card 20 but did not find the Joker, yet he did win €50. Liam O’Brien and James, Jack and Joey won €25 each.




Senior Football County Final
On Sunday afternoon last we defeated Stradbally in the County Final in Fraher Field on a score of 0-12 to 0-05. Throughout the game the team showed wonderful courage and commitment as well as playing some fantastic football to claim our third County Title in seven years. After the game Mark Fives accepted the Conway Cup on behalf of the team. In a fine speech Mark thanked all our club sponsors especially Jack O’Hare of Adesco. He also thanked our wonderful supporters before paying tribute to all our players for their commitment throughout the year, as well as complimenting Stradbally on their unique achievements over the last number of years. Mark also thanked all of the backroom team for their work during the year before finally mentioning our club members who passed away throughout the year.

TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, D. COLLINS, S. BRIGGS, B. LOOBY, R. FOLEY, S. O’HARE, C. MOLONEY, J. HURNEY, G. HURNEY, J. O’MAHONY, M. FIVES, M. FERNCOMBE, M. O’HALLORAN, J. O’BRIEN, P. HURNEY.
SUBS: G. BREEN, M. GORMAN, P. LYNCH, S. O’DONOVAN, J. POWER.

Afterwards the team enjoyed a meal in the Park Hotel in the company of many of our supporters who really got behind the team on Sunday. On Monday the team visited the schools of our parish where they received a wonderful welcome and we thank the staff of the schools for the welcome they gave us and for all the work they do in promoting our games in the schools. On Sunday next we play Limerick Champions Dromcollagahar Broadford in Fraher Field in the Munster Championship.

Club Bingo
Our Bingo continues this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1800.



Sunday, October 20, 2013

2013 County Senior Football Champions

From all in CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte, a huge congratulations to our Senior Footballers on their fantastic 0-12 to 0-5 victory over Stradbally in today's County Senior Football Championship Final at Fraher Field. This is our sixth title adding to those won in 1978, 1979, 1981, 2007 and 2011. Well done also to team manager, Pakie Hurney and selectors Jim O'Mahony, Neil Moore, Jonathan Moore and Laurance Hurney and all the extended backroom team.

County Senior Football Champions, 2013

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Photo of the Week

Michael 'Fear' Organ
This week's photo features Michael 'Fear' Organ who was a dedicated player, team mentor and administrator for many years with the club. Indeed, the Organ name has been synonymous with Abbeyside / Ballinacourty for generations and members of the extended Organ family continue to contribute to the club to this day.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Best Wishes

CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte would like to wish our Senior Footballers the very best of luck in the County Senior Football Championship Final against Stradbally in Fraher Field on Sunday. Throw-in is at 3:30pm. All support on the day would be greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Club Notes - 16th October

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 18
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €5,190 as on Sunday night Michael Scanlon was drawn out of the drum and picked card 18 but did not find the Joker, yet he did win €50. Margaret Dwane and Mary O’Hare won €25 each.




Senior Football
On Saturday night last we defeated The Nire in the County Semi Final in Fraher Field on a score of 4-11 to 1-11.
TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, D. COLLINS, S. BRIGGS, B. LOOBY, R. FOLEY, S. O’HARE, C. MOLONEY, J. HURNEY, G. HURNEY, J. O’MAHONY, M. FIVES, M. FERNCOMBE, M. O’HALLORAN, J. O’BRIEN, P. HURNEY.
SUBS: G. BREEN, M. GORMAN, P. LYNCH, S. O’DONOVAN, J. POWER.

Senior Football Panel v Nire
County Senior Football Championship Semi Final

Senior Football County Final
This Sunday we take on Stradbally in the County Final in Fraher Field at 3:30 pm. We appeal to all our supporters to please get over to Fraher Field on Sunday to cheer on the team. Hats and car flags can be purchased from Sharon Kiely. After the game the team will go to The Park Hotel for a meal and any supporters who wish to join will be more than welcome. Tickets costing 20 euro can be ordered from Neil Moore and Jonathan O’Donovan. Please order your tickets by Saturday at 2pm.

Club Bingo
Our Bingo continues this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1750.

Juvenile Notes - 16th October

Saturday Mornings
Outdoor hurling continues every Saturday morning from 10.30 for boys aged five and up. Helmets and hurleys can be purchased through the club at a discounted price. All newcomers are welcome.

Under 16
We played our fifth game in the county under 16 football championship last weekend. After winning our previous 4 games we faced Gaultir who were also unbeaten going into this round of games. After a very tough encounter we came away with a victory in the end and thus have qualified for the knockout stages of this competition.

Camogie Notes - 16th October

Blitz
Abbeyside was the host club for the final blitz of the season for U8 / U10 on Saturday morning last with Dungarvan, Ring and Clonea attending. A great morning was had by all with the girls putting in great work.

Camogie Players at Club Grounds

Training
There will be no training on Friday evenings for U8 and U10 as the evenings are closing in. The U12s will train in the wall ball on Saturdays at 11.30 am. Please remember to wear runners as there are no studs allowed.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Photos of County Senior Football Semi Final v Nire

Click here to see photos of our County Senior Football Championship Semi Final victory over the Nire. Many thanks to Seán Byrne Photography for providing us with these pictures.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

County Final Preparations

In preparation for Sunday's County Senior Football Championship Final, any member who can is asked to come along to Minnies on Tuesday night at 7:00pm to help put up flags and bunting around the village. Also, Ballinacourty car flags are available at €4 each or two for €7 and club hats can be purchased for €10. Contact Sharon Kiely for these items.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Photo of the Week

2007 County Junior Hurling Champions
Back Row (L to R): Simon Hanrahan, Stephen Enright, Brendan Walsh, Eoin Enright, Dermot Melody, Stephen Lanigan, Ian Kiely, Pa Enright, James O'Mahony, Tiernan Murray, Jonathan Moore, Seán O'Hare, Alan Tobin, Declan Enright, John O'Driscoll, Seán 'Hiker' McGrath.
Front Row (L to R): Rick Hanrahan, Paul Breen (Capt.), Pat Grant (County Board Vice Chairman).

This week's photo comes from 2007 and shows the Abbeyside Junior Hurling team celebrating victory over Ballygunner in the County Final. A tight encounter ended with a 2-10 to 1-10 win over the city side. This was the first year of the new style Junior Hurling Attached Championship.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Club Notes - 9th October

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 10
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €4,956 as on Sunday night Sean Óg Mansfield was drawn out of the drum and picked card 10 but did not find the Joker, yet he did win €50. Monica Dwane and John Power won €25.




Under 21 Hurling
We were defeated by a very strong Dungarvan side on Saturday afternoon last in the semi final of the Western Championship.
TEAM: L. POWER, P. COLLINS, B. LOOBY, E. BERGIN, L. BERESFORD, C. KINDREGAN, R. SHEEHAN, D. COLLINS, B. HENLEY, E. YOUNG, R. DUNFORD, S. FLYNN, S. O’CONNOR, S. DALY, M. MAHER.
SUBS: J. DUGGAN, R. PROCTOR.

Senior Football
We play The Nire this Saturday night at 7:30 in Fraher Field in the County Semi Final.

Congratulations
On behalf of all in the Club we would like to congratulate Mark Ferncombe and Cassandra Dee on the birth of their baby son Callan last week.

Club Bingo
Our Bingo continues this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1700.

Sympathy
On behalf of all in the club we would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the late Jack O’Donoghue, Southways who passed away over the weekend.

New Field
Here are some recent pictures to show how well the development of our new pitch is coming along.


Grass growing on new club field

Grass growing on new club field

Juvenile Notes - 9th October

Under 13
Our under 13’s completed the league part of the Western Football championship this week. We played An Ghaeltacht in Abbeyside on Wednesday evening. Our lads played well and played some good football and came out as winners. Our Final game was against Dungarvan on Saturday which they awarded to us. We now wait to know who we play in the Western Semi Final on the 19th October.
Panel: Eoin Ahearne, Eoin Flynn, Meldan O’Dwyer, Cian Fagan, Sean Kent, Shane Kiely, Seanan Travers, Dean Beresford Dathi Brunnock, Jamie Walsh, Ben Flynn, Danny Reynolds, Cian O’Riordan, James Riordan, Michael Kiely, Barry Morrissey, Ethan Raher, Daniel Raher, Oisin Hallahan, Michael Troy, David Shields, Sean Roche, David Hayes.
Everyone in the club would like to wish Meldan O’Dwyer well as he recovers presently from illness.

Under 12
Our under 12’s were also in action twice last week. We travelled to Ring to play An Ghaeltacht and the Nire came to Abbey side. We played well in both games and came out on top in both. We have our last game in the league against St Olivers.

Under 16
Our under 16 footballers were also in action on Friday night in Abbeyside where they faced Tramore. This was another very good performance by this panel of players and they came away with a comprehensive win.
Again everyone in the club would like to wish John Elsted well in his recovery from a blow to the head he took in a recent soccer match. Hopefully we will see him in action again in the not too distant future.

Saturday Mornings
Outdoor hurling continues every Saturday morning from 10.30 for boys aged five and up. Helmets and hurleys can be purchased through the club at a discounted price. All newcomers are welcome.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Photo of the Week

Presentation of U21 Western Football Trophy, 1979
This week's photo brings us back to 1979 and the presentation of the U21 Western Football trophy by Divisional Board Chairman, John A. Murphy to Ballinacourty captain, Ger Looby following his side's 1-9 to 2-3 victory over Kilrossanty at Fraher Field. Six weeks later the County Title was added after a 2-8 to 2-4 win against Ferrybank at the same venue.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Redesigned Club Crest

Redesigned Club Crest
Recently, the club executive committee decided to upgrade our crest in order to bring it up to a high standard. There had been clarity issues with the previous version on jerseys and club merchandise. Our new crest is identical to the old one, only that everything is much sharper. It still bears the images of Abbeyside Church and Ballinacourty Lighthouse, along with a hurler in blue and gold and a footballer in green and white. The banner scrolls on the top and bottom include the club's name as Gaeilge and are made out in the colours of Abbeyside and Ballinacourty. Many thanks to Printmaster for producing such a high quality design.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Club Notes - 2nd October

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 19
Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €4,704 as on Sunday night Rosie Cosgrave was drawn out of the drum and picked card 19 but did not find the Joker, yet she did win €50. Bernard Troy and Esther Young won €25 each.




Junior Hurling
On Friday night last we recorded a wonderful victory over Brickey Rangers in the Western Final in Fraher Field. This was a game which we led for most of the game except for a short period before half time, but the team played with great spirit in the second half to ensure that they held on for a deserved win. After the game team captain Owen Young accepted the cup on behalf of the team and thanked all of the players and team management for their efforts all year. We will now play Erins Own in the County Final.
TEAM: J.P. McGRATH, D. FERNCOMBE, P. BREEN, A. O’RAGHNAIGH, R. SHEEHAN, L. BERESFORD, C. ENRIGHT, B. WALSH, B. HENLY, O. YOUNG, R. RYAN, M. MAHER, K. KELLEHER, I. KIELY, S. FLYNN.
SUBS: J. RYAN, S. BURNS, S. KIELY.

Western Junior Hurling (Intermediate Attached) Champions, 2013
Owen Young receives the Western Junior Hurling
(Intermediate Attached) Cup
from Western Board Chairman, Eddie Cunningham

Senior Hurling
We were defeated by Ballygunner on Sunday last in the Semi Final of the County Championship in Walsh Park. We would like to thank the players and team management for their commitment and dedication throughout the year.
TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, J. POWER, S. O’HARE, S. O’DONOVAN, J. HURNEY, J. GORMAN, S. BRIGGS, D. COLLINS, R. FOLEY, M. FIVES, G. HURNEY, G. BREEN, M. GORMAN, P. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE.
SUBS: M. O’HALLORAN, B. LOOBY, S. CROTTY.

Abbeyside Senior Hurling Panel that took on
Ballygunner in the County Senior Hurling
Championship Semi Final at Walsh Park

Under 21 Hurling
We play Dungarvan this Saturday afternoon in the Western Semi Final in Fraher Field at 2pm.

Club Bingo
Our Bingo continues this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1650.

Table Quiz
We would like to thank all those who supported our table quiz in Minnies on Saturday night last and also a big thank you to Bob O’Brien and his team.

Juvenile Notes - 2nd October

Saturday Mornings
Outdoor hurling continues every Saturday morning from 10.30 for boys aged five and up. Helmets and hurleys can be purchased through the club at a discounted price. All newcomers are welcome.
A great turnout was present on Saturday morning last for the Danny Lenihan Cup Day. Thanks to everyone who brought along their kids for this day and a great day was had by all. A big thanks must go to the team trainers etc for making this such a great day and making sure the event it run so smoothly.

Under 16
Our under 16 footballers played their third game in the football championship on Sunday morning last. After another good display the lads won this game comprehensively and now we are after winning three games from three in this league so far. Hopefully now we will qualify for the knockout stages.
Club History
Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club was formed in 1967 as a result of the amalgamation of Abbeyside Hurling and Football Clubs and Ballinacourty Football Club. It is situated within the Parish of Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane. Located on the eastern side of the River Colligan, it forms the northern and eastern shorelines of Dungarvan Harbour from Abbeyside Church to Ballinacourty Lighthouse
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Development Fund
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club has been growing at a dramatic pace over the past 10 years with the population of our parish increasing rapidly. We must ensure that we have the best facilities for all our players. We want to ensure that the next generation have the facilities that they need and deserve. We are asking supporters and friends to support this project over the next five years.
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Strategic Plan
Past generations have had their visions for the future of our club. These are our current aims and with these achieved we hope to hand on the club to future generations in the same healthy state it was passed onto us.
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