Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Club Notes - 26th September


Jack the Joker
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €5600 as on Sunday night Frank O'Donoghue was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 23 which when turned wasn’t the joker but he did win €50. Paudie Shields and Grace Kirwan won €25 each.

Night at the Dogs
On Saturday October 27th we are holding a fundraising Night at the Dogs in Kilcohan Park. This promises to be a fantastic night and we appeal to all our supporters to please come along and make the night a huge success. Tickets cost €10 and are currently on sale from all players and committee members.  We are also running buses on the night so please let any committee member know if you wish to travel by bus on the night.

Healthy Club - Couch to 5k
Following on from the success of "Club on the Move", our Healthy Club Programme launched the "Couch to 5k" initiative in association with Waterford Sports Partnership and West Waterford A.C. on Wednesday 12th, at the grounds.  It will continue each Wednesday at 6.30pm, culminating in participants taking part in the Brickey's 5km on Sunday November 4th at 11am. It's not too late to join. €20 for 8 weeks training in a fun and healthy environment. Come along!

Senior Hurling
On Saturday last our Senior hurlers took on De La Salle in the semi final of the County Championship in in Fraher Field. The game turned out to be tough physical battle with never more than the puck of the ball between the sides. When Tommy Sullivan's full time whistle it was the men from the Village who led by a single point and there were great scenes of celebration as we reached our first County Final in ten years.  Our opponents on Sunday week in Fraher Field will be Ballygunner and we appeal to all our supporters to get the club colours flying throughout the parish to show your support for the team.
TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, B. LOOBY, S. O’HARE, J. ELSTED, J. BERESFORD, D. COLLINS, D. McGRATH, C. PRUNTY, M. POWER, P. HURNEY, T. MURRAY, J. HURNEY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, M. FERNCOMBE, N. MONTGOMERY.
SUBS: T. LOOBY, S. DALY, E. KIELY.

County Final Meal
After the Senior Hurling County Final the team will be having their meal in The Park Hotel.  If anyone would like to join them they are most welcome but must book in advance.  Please contact Pakie Hurney, Mike Briggs or Neil Moore if you wish to do so.

Booking of Pitches
We would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael O’Donovan before training.

Club Bingo
Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €950.


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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