Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Club Notes - 24th October


Jack the Joker
Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €2200 as on Sunday night Kitty Farrell was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 29 which when turned was not the joker but she did win €50. Peggy Walsh and Nora and Billy won €25 each.

Intermediate Football
On Saturday night last we took on Ballinameela in the Semi Final of the Western Championship in Fraher Field.  At the end of a tough game it was our opponents who emerged victorious.  We thank the players and management team for all their commitment during the year.
TEAM: K. DWANE, G. BREEN, D. HENLEY, D. MONTGOMMERY, P. COLLINS, P. LYNCH, C. FAGAN, D. HICKEY, S. AHERN, J. MULLEN, E. COLLINS, M. MAHER, R. RYAN, A. BERESFORD, S. O’DONOVAN.
SUBS: P. POWER, E. KIELY, L. HURNEY, M. FIVES.

Senior Football
Our Senior Football team exited the championship on Sunday last when we were defeated by The Nire in the County Semi Final in Fraher Field. Whilst defeat was our lot on the day theplayers and management team can be very proud of their efforts not just on Sunday, but indeed all year and we thank them for their commitment.
TEAM: S. ENRIGHT, J. ELSTED, C. PRUNTY, D. McGRATH, D. COLLINS, B. LOOBY, S. O'HARE, J. HURNEY, J. BERESFORD, N. MONTGOMERY, R. FOLEY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, P. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE, M. O'HALLORAN.
SUBS: G. HURNEY, J. O’MAHONY, C. McCARTHY.

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. If you wish to travel on the bus please contact Tomás Kiely to book your seat.

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!

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 €1150.


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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