Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Club Notes - 30th November

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 14
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €3,800 as on Sunday night John Gorman was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 14 which wasn’t the Joker but he did win €50. Jake Tobin and Mossie Joyce won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar.


Strictly Dance
On Friday night last there wasn’t even standing room in the Park Hotel for what turned out to be a truly fantastic night, as we staged our first Strictly Dance fundraiser. To say the night was a success would be a gross understatement as the night was both a fundraising success and also a great night’s entertainment. We would like to thank the Park Hotel for all their assistance on the night, the businesses who sponsored dancers or ads in the programme and all those who attended on the night or who sponsored the dancers privately. Most importantly though we thank the small but hardworking organising committee and last but certainly not least, the brave dancers who put so much work into practicing for the night, without them it simply would not have been the success it was. Once again thanks to all those who helped make the night such a wonderful success.

Under 21 Hurling
Our Under 21 hurlers recorded an excellent win against Comeragh Gaels on Saturday afternoon last in Fraher Field in the Western Semi Final. They will now play the winners of Cois Bhrid and Dungarvan next weekend in the Western Final.
TEAM: L. POWER, M. COLEMAN, B. LOOBY, T. COLLINS, C. McCARTHY, C. PRUNTY, M. TWOMEY, J. ELSTED, D. McGRATH, N. MONTGOMERY, J. BERESFORD, S. CLIFFE, T. LOOBY, S. DALY, E. KIELY.
SUBS: K. DWANE, D. LOOBY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, S. AHERN, B. MOORE.

AGM
Our AGM will take place on Friday night December 9th at 8pm in Abbeyside School Hall.

Club Bingo
This week our club bingo session returns to the CBS Hall at 8pm. Our thanks to all who attended last Sunday’s Monster Bingo, and to the staff of the Park Hotel for all their assistance on the day.

Team Managers
Any person who is interested in managing our adult teams in 2017 is asked to submit their name to Jonathan O’Donovan by December 8th at 8pm. For 2017 the Club Committee have decided that both of our senior teams will be managed by the same person so those submitting their names must be willing to take on the responsibility of managing both teams. This practice is also to be implemented with our Junior/Intermediate and under 21 teams where the management teams must take the teams in both codes.


Monday, November 28, 2016

Strictly Come Dancing

Thanks to each and everyone for making Friday night's 'Strictly Come Dancing' such a huge success. From the sponsors to the patrons, the organising committee to the dancers, this must go down as one of the most entertaining social nights in the history of our club. Well done to Pat Keane and Yvonne Sheehan on being crowned champions and to all the other couples for taking part.











Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Club Notes - 23rd November

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 30
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €3,600 as on Sunday night Alan Tobin was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 30 which wasn’t the Joker but he did win €50. The Morning Club and Theresa McGovern won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crottys Corner Bar.


Congratulations
On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate Lismore on their fantastic victory in the Munster Club Intermediate Hurling Final on Saturday last. We would also like to wish The Nire the best of luck with their Munster Senior Football Final this Sunday in Mallow.

Strictly Dance
The countdown has begun for what promises to be a great nights entertainment and fun in The Park Hotel, on Friday November 25th as we stage our first Strictly Dance Fundraiser. Our dancers have commenced their training and are currently learning the group dance. Tickets for the event are priced at €20 & are available from all thedancers as well as Revival Beauty, Main Street, Dungarvan & Village Flowers, Sexton Street, Abbeyside. Be sure to get yours early to avoid disappointment.
Check out the pairings on the Strictly Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Facebook page for more details and information. For those who are away and would like to sponsor a dancer you can do so on our go fund me page www.gofundme.com/2xqf4v8 or search the page on gofundme.com: Strictly Dance Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA. Just comment on the name of your chosen dancers when sponsoring.

Under 21 Hurling
This Saturday afternoon we take on Comeragh Gaels in the Western Semi Final at 2:30pm in Fraher Field.

AGM
Our AGM will take place on Friday night December 9th at 8pm in Abbeyside School Hall.

Club Bingo
This week our club bingo session moves to The Park Hotel for what promises to be a great afternoon where there will be €3000 in prizemoney.

Team Managers
Any person who is interested in managing our Adult teams in 2017 is asked to submit their name to Jonathan O’Donovan by December 8th at 8pm. For 2017 the Club Committee have decided that both of our senior teams will be managed by the same person so those submitting their names must be willing to take on the responsibility of managing both teams. This practice is also to be implemented with our Junior / Intermediate and Under 21 teams where the management teams must take the teams in both codes.


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Club Notes - 16th November

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 10
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €3,400 as on Sunday night Fergal Fraher was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 10 which wasn’t the Joker but he did win €50. Jonathan O’Donovan and Lar Power won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar.


Best of Luck
This Sunday Fraher Field will host the All Ireland Ladies Football Club Semi Final between Abbeyside and Annaghdown of Galway. We would all like to wish the Abbeyside women the very best of luck with the game and urge as many supporters as possible to get over to Fraher Field and cheer on the team.

Congratulations
On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate The Nire on their fantastic victory over Carberry Rangers in the Munster Club Championship on Sunday last and wish them the very best of luck ahead of next week’s Munster Final. We would also like to wish Lismore the best of luck with their Munster Intermediate Hurling Final this Saturday in Mallow.

Strictly Dance
The countdown has begun for what promises to be a great nights entertainment and fun in The Park Hotel, on Friday November 25th as we stage our first Strictly Dance Fundraiser. Our dancers have commenced their training and are currently learning the group dance. Tickets for the event are priced at €20 & are available from all the dancers as well as Revival Beauty, Main Street, Dungarvan & Village Flowers, Sexton Street, Abbeyside. Be sure to get yours early to avoid disappointment.
Keep an eye on the Strictly Abbeyside/Ballinacourty G.A.A. Facebook page for more details and information over the next few weeks!

AGM
Our AGM will take place on Friday night December 9th at 8pm in Abbeyside School Hall.

Club Bingo
Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night, in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1000.


Juvenile Notes - 16th November

Under 15
Well done to our Under 15 Football team who on Sunday morning of last week at the Dungarvan GAA grounds won the Under 15 Football Western Championship beating the home team in the final after playing very well throughout. We played Gaultier last Sunday in the County Final. We started very well in this game, and although going in at half time a point behind, we were playing some good football and could have been leading if we had taken our chances. The second half it was Gaultier who took their chances and got a couple of goals and as hard as we tried, we couldn't claw back the scoring difference. We had a lot of good performances all the same with Niall Buckley playing super stuff in goal. The panel - Niall Buckley, David Shields, Sean Roche, Colin Foley, Eoin Aherne, Ben O’Donovan, Alec Norris, Rory Aherne, Darragh Slevin, Senan Travers, Jamie Moylan, DJ Kiely, Oisin Hallahan, David Hayes, Eoin Flynn and Philip Coleman. As that was our last game in 2016, we would like to thank the players and management for their efforts throughout the season and it won't be too long before the new season comes around and try and go one better next year. 

Parish Leagues – An Overview
Our under-age academy programme finished in a welter of excitement at our club grounds with the playing of the finals of the U8 and U9 Parish Football Leagues. After weeks of playing out the league section games to determine the pairings for the various finals the scene was set for Friday’s eagerly awaited finale. And what an occasion this was. In the truest tradition of our club this was time taken out from our very full club activity schedule to provide the stage for the young lads to enjoy, in the way that only youngsters can do, the playing of football in all of its skill, style, passion and youthful innocence. Here we had the game played in its original exciting splendour. High fielding, long kicking, deft soloing, swift jinks, goal scoring, speedy hand passing, well taken points and of course a plentiful amount of shoulder tackles, hip to hip charges, block downs and more. And all played with typical honesty where fair play was an automatic consequence of well balanced coaching by our coaches who have been working with these lads over the summer and autumn. The combination of well informed coaches and an ever lively bunch of players fills our hearts with hope for the future.
Our club grounds at The Burgery was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the players arrived in droves bedecked in all sorts of fancy coloured boots, double coloured gum shields, specially designed gloves etc. We had four finals down for decision and we had four brand new cups for presentation to the winners.

The Ballinclamper Cup
This cup has been named after the area of our parish known as” Baile an Clampar”, meaning town land of noise or commotion, which lies in the south eastern corner of the rural part of our clubs area. The area is surrounded by places like Ballinard, Clash, Clonea, Tallacool, Ballinacourty and Ballinageeragh. This area is renowned for the cultivation of its rich soil for produce, in particular vegetables and potatoes. Our club teams over the years have always had an abundance of players from this area.

The Tournore Cup
This cup is named after the location known as “Toor an Óir “o “ Fearann an Tornóraig”  which  refers to the land of the Tornoraig. The original large dwelling where the resident landlord lived known as Tournore House forms a central point in the recently developed Tournore Gardens. This area connects to places such as Duckspool, Coolagh, New Line, Sea Park, Park Lane, is within shouting distance of T.J. Murphy Place, Kyne Park, McCarthy Ville, and of course The Burgery, home to our club grounds popularly known as “the field”.  Many of our club players both at adult and juvenile level hail from this estate.

The Kilminion Cup
Kilminion is a historical landmark honouring Saint Finnian. Cill m’ Inín, Church of Saint Finnian, stands as the gateway to Ballinroad, Ballyrandle, Barnawee, Ballyvoile,Ballymarket, Knocknagrannagh, Garranbane. The site of the long gone church building is of course a sacred burialgrounds. Kilminion and the surrounding area has produced some outstanding players who went on to win many titles with our club.

The Cruchan Cup
This cup honours the area on the western side of our parish.” Crúachan na nDéise” stands tall in the distance as one travels along the road through Strandside North, Moonang, Pinewood, River Lane, Knockateemore, Glidaun, Ballycoe, Joulters Park, Deelish, Tarrs Bridge. Over the years our club teams have been well served by this part of our parish.

These are the cups which our new wave of young footballers played for in the parish league finals.

Four areas linked together by their geographical connection and bonded together by the players and members of our club whose commitment to our youth has given a sense of belonging to all who come along to support the young players.

Players, parents, coaches, officers, grandparents, family, friends, were there on Friday night to witness what was undoubtedly another night to remember.

In the Ballinclamper Cup Final, The Wolfe Tones, led by John Dillon, took the honours with a 5-4 to 3-3 victory over The Fenians after a whale of a game. This battle was full of all that is good in the game of football. I observed one grandparent leaning, leaning, leaning to try and encourage one long range shot that was veering wide to go between the posts.

In the Tournore Cup Final, the bare minimum separated the sides at the end of a rare battle. In the end it was Matthew Walsh’s O’Donovan Rossa who clinched the win with an exquisite late goal, on the score line of 5-2 to 4-4 over the James Kenneally led Michael Davitts. During this game parents were holding on to a collection of track suit tops, jackets, discarded hats etc. all ready for after match comfort.

In the Kilminion Cup final Na Fianna, captained by Louis Simms took an early lead over injury hit Pearses. Although the Pearses re-grouped & took the game to Na Fianna, the absence of Oisin Power proved to be major factor as Na Fianna claimed a deserved victory. Feature of this game was the open style of play as the players played with a free spirit.

In the Cruchan Cup, The Cuchulains had a 4-4 to 2-4 victory over Sarsfields. The Injury hit Cuchulains had the benefit of three U-7 players and this turned the tide in their favour with Conor Byrne lifting the trophy. Blocking down was a feature of this lively game as the players responded vigorously to lively sideline banter and encouragement from mentors and parents.

After the games Joe Cleary, Chairman of the juvenile committee, presented all the players with their trophies and medals in the presence of the biggest crowd seen in the field for quite some time.

On the evening we had yet again a demonstration of the commitment and sense of belonging of the parents and supporters alike to the under- age scene within the club. Once again we had a fulsome supply of teas, coffees, sandwiches, drinks, cakes etc. The fruit table was my favourite with sliced apples, oranges, bananas, pears, grapes etc. It was open table style where all came in, filled up, went about the business on the field of play and came back for more to ward off the cold of the winter chill. And there was plenty for everyone.

Well done to all the players involved who contributed to this memorable event. Players parents, coaches, referees, brothers, sisters, grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, supporters, officers. On a dry but cold November evening the warmth of your company was a source of inspiration to us all in Abbeyside / Ballinacourty G.A.A. as we remain focussed on giving all our young players a place and an opportunity to enjoy and develop as young players and young members of our parish and community.

You are all welcome to join us on our journey to ensure that all of us unite to ensure that our parish is a place where we all support each other in all of our endeavours.

Academy “Under Lights”
Our Academy completed its 2016 season on Friday evening last. A big thank you to everyone who has helped out throughout the season. It’s been a great year & a very enjoyable & satisfying one for both players & coaches alike.

Already our thoughts are on the new season and on making the Academy experience even better, roll on 2017.

Juvenile AGM
The juvenile club AGM will take place in the clubhouse tonight Wednesday, 16th November at 7.30pm. Parents are invited to come along on the night.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Club Notes - 9th November

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 5
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €3,200 as on Sunday night Marie Burns was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 5 which wasn’t the Joker but she did win €50. Lorna Daly and Lar, David and Ellen Power won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar.


Sunday, November 6, 2016

Western U15 'A' Football Champions

Congratulations to our U15 footballers and management team on their excellent 5-10 to 0-3 victory over Dungarvan in the Western 'A' Football Final played at Dungarvan Club Grounds this morning. 

Captain Patrick Fitzgerald receiving the Western U15
Football Shield from Tom Cronin

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Best Wishes

All in Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club would like to wish our Senior Footballers the very best of luck in the County Final against The Nire tomorrow. Throw-in is at 2:45pm in Fraher Field. Please come out and support the lads.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Club Notes - 2nd November

Jack The Joker
No. Drawn - 36
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €3,000 as on Sunday night Maria and Shirley were drawn out of the drum and chose card number 36 which wasn’t the Joker but they did win €50. Treasa McGovern and Mark Samsel won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar.


Senior Football
We played Stradbally on Sunday night last in the semi final of the County Championship, where after a very tough hard fought game we emerged victorious and we now take on The Nire in the County Final this Sunday afternoon at 2:45pm in Fraher Field.
TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, C. McCARTHY, B. LOOBY, R. FOLEY, S. BRIGGS, D. COLLINS, S. O’HARE, J. HURNEY, C. PRUNTY, E. COLLINS, P. HURNEY, M. FIVES, S. O’DONOVAN, G. HURNEY, M. O’HALLORAN.
SUBS: N. MONTGOMERY, J. ELSTED, M. MAHER.

Intermediate Football
On Saturday afternoon last we played Modeligo in the Western Semi Final in Fraher Field. A very sluggish first half performance left us with a lot to do in the second half, but to the teams great credit they battled back bravely in the second half and ensured that the result was in doubt right up to the final whistle, with Modeligo emerging as winners after an exciting finish to the game. We would like to thank all the players and management team for their commitment throughout the year.
TEAM: R. RYAN, G. BREEN, M. LAVAN, C. McCARTHY, D. HENLEY, N. DEE, C. KINDREGAN, L. HURNEY, J. BERESFORD, D. SWEENEY, M. GORMAN, S. CROTTY, E. KIELY, R. SHEEHAN, J. O’BRIEN.
SUBS: T. COLLINS, K. DWANE, D. McGRATH.

Strictly Dance
The countdown has begun for what promises to be a great nights entertainment and fun in The Park Hotel, on Friday November 25th as we stage our first Strictly Dance Fundraiser. Our dancers have commenced their training and are currently learning the group dance. Tickets for the event are priced at €20 & are available from all the dancers as well as Revival Beauty, Main Street, Dungarvan & Village Flowers, Sexton Street, Abbeyside. Be sure to get yours early to avoid disappointment.The pairings for the main event will be revealed on Saturday November 5th in Minnies Bar so get along to see who will be dancing with who on the 25th!
Keep an eye on the Strictly Abbeyside / Ballinacourty G.A.A. Facebook page for more details and information over the next few weeks!

AGM
Our AGM will take place on Friday night December 9th at 8pm in Abbeyside School Hall.

Marathon Men
On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate Club Treasurer Packie Hurney, Juvenile Chairman Joe Cleary and the club members who completed the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday last.

Club Bingo
Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night, in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €900.


Juvenile Notes - 2nd November

U8 & U9 Parish Football League
We were blessed with a very pleasant autumn evening on Friday 28th October last, when we ran off the final three rounds of the league.
We played off a total of twelve (12) games, all of which proved to be competitive.
The Fenians won all of their games & in doing so, claimed a 100% record in the league. They had wins over Wolfe Tones, Michael Davitts & Na Fianna. Sarsfields had a great win over Michael Davitts, whilst they lost to Wolfe Tones & O’Donovan Rossa.
Na Fianna had wins over Cuchulains & Pearses, whilst O’Donovan Rossa also recorded three (3) wins over Pearses, Cuchulains & Sarsfields. Pearses played out of their skins; however they lost out in tight games to Na Fianna, Michael Davitts & O’Donovan Rossa

This Friday – 4th Nov
The Finals of the League are scheduled for this Friday 4th November.
The pairings for the finals are as follows:
Ballinclamper Cup: Fenians (v) Wolfe Tones
Tournore Cup: Michael Davitts (v) O’Donovan Rossa
Kilminion Cup: Na Fianna (v) Pearses.
Cruchan Cup: Cuchulains (v) Sarsfields
All players are requested to be at the club grounds for 6pm sharp, to enable team photographs & warm ups to be completed before the finals commence.
Remember your colours

Team
Jersey Colour
Fenians
Green & White
Wolfe Tones
Blue & Gold
O’Donovan Rossa
Green & White
Michael Davitts
Blue & Gold
Na Fianna
Waterford
Pearses
Blue & Gold
Cuchulains
Blue & Gold
Sarsfields
Waterford



Well Done
Well done to Club Juvenile Chairman Joe Cleary and all in the club who completed the Dublin City Marathon at the weekend.

Under 15
We have had a number of postponements in the under 15 football again this week due to circumstances outside the clubs involved control. Hopefully these games are being rescheduled to prevent teams having to play four games this week to meet the booklet deadline.

Juvenile AGM
The juvenile club AGM will take place in the clubhouse on Wednesday 16th of November at 7.30pm. Parents are invited to come along on the night.


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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