Under 14
On Friday last our under 14 panel and mentors headed off on their bus to
Carnew in Co. Wicklow to play in this year’s Feile Peil. Our first game was
against Crossbeg from Wexford. Our boys started very well and won 6-5 to 0-0.
Second game Friday evening was against Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh, this was a
much tougher and closer game. We were down by 6 pts early on but our lads
responded well but could not get the required scores hitting the post 3 times
in the last 10 minutes and lost out 2-5 to 1-4. The Carnew club organised a
parade through the village Friday evening for the four teams they were hosting
as they also had a girls team staying there. The whole village came out to view
and support the players.
Saturday morning we played the host team and played very well to win 5-10
to 2-2. From here we moved to Ferns where we played Ardee from Co Louth in the
quarter final. We played our best football in this game after a very slow start
we were 2-3 to 0-1 down with 10 minutes gone playing with the wind. To their
credit out boys fought back and were unlucky not to get a draw losing out 3-5
to 3-4.
On Saturday night our hosts had a barbecue for the players’ parents and
supporters and a kids disco was organised. On the Sunday morning our lads went
to support the host team in Plate Final in Ferns before heading home. On the
way home they stopped in Kilkenny for some fun and games and a meal.
This was a fantastic weekend for all the kids and one they will remember
for many years. We would like to thank all the parents and supporters that
travelled all of whom had a great weekend also.
A word or appreciation must go to the host club Carnew who put in some
effort to ensure a really enjoyable weekend for everyone that was there.
Panel: Tadhg Collins,
Sean Roche, Michael Troy , Patrick Fitzgerald, Colin Foley, Eoin Ahearne, Alec
Norris, Senan Travers, Rory Ahearne, Cian O Riordan, Oisin Hallahan, Dáire
Slevin, David Hayes, Danial Raher , David Shields, Ben O Donovan, Danial
Treen, Jamie Moylan, Tony Dwyer, Calum Beresford, Niall Buckley, DJ Kiely, Michael
Kiely, James Cowler.
Under 16
Our under 16 hurling team get their championship up and running on Monday
night next the 6th July at home to Ballygunner.
Minor Hurling
Now that the leaving cert has finished minor hurling training has started
again. Our first game was fixed for Monday June 29th away to the
Brickies. At the time of going to print the result of this match was not
available but will be included in next week’s notes.
Under 10
Wednesday evening last (24th) we completed the U10 Western Football
Tournament on a lovely sunny evening in Cappoquin. First up was a match against
the hosts and after a good come back by Cappoquin we held on to win 3-7 to 3-4.
Our second game, we faced Kilrossanty and won 3-5 to 3-1. After a long wait we
found out that we would play Clashmore in the 'A' final on the night. At the
full time whistle the game ended in a draw so we had 5 mins a half extra time to
decide the winners. With time up and we winning by a goal, (5-9 to 4-9)
Clashmore had one last chance to equalise, but this effort was magnificently
saved by Conor and the final whistle was blown to great cheers from the lads.
With us winning our three games on the night this meant we finished second
overall after the three nights and duly the boys collected their medals. A big
well done to the boys and a huge thanks goes to the host clubs over the nights
(Ballinameela, Kilrossanty and Cappoquin).
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| Ballinacourty team that took part in Western U10 Football League in Cappoquin |
Player Profiles
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| Charlie Gleeson |
Name: Charlie Gleeson
Age: 5 ½
Favourite Food: Chicken Nuggets
Favourite Sports: Soccer &
Hurling
Favourite Film: Toy Story
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| Rory Mulcahy |
Name: Rory Mulcahy
Age: 5 years
Favourite Food: Chips
Favourite Sport: Hurling
Favourite TV
Programme:
Spongebob