Club Notes - 26th February

Intercounty

It was a good weekend on the intercounty front with both the Senior Footballers and Hurlers recording victories. On Saturday afternoon, Brian Looby and James Beresford were part of the Waterford Senior Football panel who had a tremendous victory over Sligo and Sunday Conor Prunty and Neil Montgomery continued their good form when contributing handsomely to the defeat of Galway. Well doe to the lads and their teammates and we wish them the best of luck in their games next weekend versus Carlow and Tipperary respectively. Unfortunately, there was no such joyful tidings for Colin Foley and his Under 20 team who were defeated by Clare last Thursday.

Under 20 Football

On Saturday next our U20 footballers will be the first club team into championship action this season when they take on St Patrick’s/Naomh Brid in Bohadoon @ 2.30pm. This is the 1^st year this grade is being played in Waterford and hopefully the lads can get us off to a winning start.

Senior Football

The Senior Footballers kick off their season on Friday night when we entertain Gaultier in the club ground in the 1^st round of the County Football League. Throw in is at 8.00pm.

Membership

With the playing season commencing very shortly we ask all players to get their membership paid quickly. Also non playing members can pay their membership in the coming weeks. Membership can be paid to Kevin Tobin. Kevin will be in the field on Saturday morning between 10.30 and 11.30.

Jack the Joker

Our ever-popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in O Connor’s Bar where the jackpot will be €2200 as on Sunday night Collette Veale was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 19 which when turned over was not the joker, but she did win €50. Jim Egan and Laura, Kieran & Darragh Cosgrave won €25.

Deise Draw 2020

The 2020 Deise Draw will commence on the last Wednesday (29th) of April and will continue each month until September. Hopefully we will see a good number getting involved and we get a winner or two during the year as the prizes on offer are fantastic. We will have more info regarding draw dates and prize structure in our notes next week.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1200.

Sympathy

On behalf of everyone in the club we would like to extend our sympathies to Pajo Lanigan on the death of his mother Eileen who passed away last week. Our thoughts are with all her family and friends at this difficult time.

Contact

As the new season begins to click into gear if any team managers or indeed anybody within the club membership as a whole have anything they would like included here any week please feel free to drop us a line at abbeycourtypro@gmail.com. This is the primary outlet we have for keeping people up to date with what is going on so we’d encourage you to avail of this facility.

Club Notes - 19th February

Club Executive

There have been one or two small tweaks to the makeup of the Club officers and committee since the AGM. The full listing of same for 2020 is below –

Presidents: Austin Flynn, Liam Enright, Éamonn Keane, Joseph Organ, Bernard Shields, Fr. Michael Enright, P.E.

Vice Presidents: Fr. Michael Brennock, OSA, Fr. Colin Fives, OSA, Fr. Ned Hassett, PP

Chairman: Neil Moore

Assistant Chairman: Michael Ferncombe

Secretary: Jonathan O’Donovan

Treasurer: Pakie Hurney

Membership Officer: Kevin Tobin

PRO: Paidi Shields

Committee: Bernard Gorman, Eddie O Halloran, Michael O Donovan, Joe Cleary, Frank Sweeney, Jim O Mahony, Timmy Organ, Danny McGrath, Ian Kiely, Tom Whelan

Jack the Joker

There was great excitement in Minnie’s Bar on Sunday evening last when the jackpot of €5,600 was won. The lucky winner was Louise O Donnell who chose card 40, which when turned was the elusive Joker. Also, on the night both Eddie O Halloran and Dermot O Shea won €25. Congratulations to Louise, we hope she will enjoy her winnings, and massive thanks to all who continue to sell or buy a ticket each week. It is the club’s primary income stream and we are very grateful for your support. The show, of course goes on this Sunday when the draw moves to O Connors with a jackpot of €2,000 up for grabs.

Intercounty

Storm Dennis wreaked havoc on intercounty fixtures last weekend with the Waterford Senior Hurling team’s game versus Limerick one of those to fall victim to the rain and high winds. Hopefully there will be no such problems this Sunday when Galway visit Walsh Park and we’d like to wish club panellists Conor Prunty and Neil Montgomery all the best. Prior to that on Saturday afternoon the footballers make the long trek west to Yeats’ County to take on Sligo. All the best to Brian Looby, James Beresford and all involved. Finally, congratulations to Colin Foley who was named joint captain of the county U-20 football team. Colin and his teammates are in action this evening, Wednesday 19^th, versus Clare and hopefully we will have good news to report next week.

Fitzgibbon Cup

On Wednesday evening last Neil Montgomery joined a select group of club players who have captured one of the premier third level competitions. It was fantastic to see Neil continue his great early season form and make such a huge contribution to the UCC victory. All in the club pass on our congratulations on this fantastic achievement.

Membership

With the playing season commencing very shortly we ask all players to get their membership paid quickly. Also non playing members can pay their membership in the coming weeks. Membership can be paid to Kevin Tobin. Kevin will be in the field on Saturday morning between 10.30 and 11.30.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1200.

Contact

As the new season begins to click into gear if any team managers or indeed anybody within the club membership as a whole have anything they would like included here any week please feel free to drop us a line at abbeycourtypro@gmail.com. This is the primary outlet we have for keeping people up to date with what is going on so we’d encourage you to avail of this facility.

Club Notes - 12th February

Intercounty

On Saturday evening, last in weather conditions reminiscent of the Great Flood, Brian Looby and James Beresford were part of the Waterford Senior Football panel who lost out by the narrowest of margins against Wexford. The lads now have a well-earned two week break before making the long journey to Sligo on the 22^nd.  Meanwhile Conor Prunty and Neil Montgomery will be with the Senior Hurling team who travel to Limerick this coming Saturday evening. We wish all involved the best of luck. 

Membership

With the playing season commencing very shortly we ask all players to get their membership paid quickly. Also non playing members can pay their membership in the coming weeks. Membership can be paid to Kevin Tobin. Kevin will be in the field on Saturday morning between 10.30 and 11.30.

Jack the Joker

Our ever-popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnie’s Bar where the jackpot will be €5600 as on Sunday night David Whelan was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 46 which when turned over was not the joker, but he did win €50. David Collins and Paul Lennon won €25 each.

National Draw

The club are once again participating in the GAA National Club Draw. The purpose of this is to assist clubs in their drive to raise much needed funds with Croke Park covering the cost of some fantastic prizes including a new Renault Clio 4 Expression Car, Travel Voucher worth €2,000, All Ireland Hurling & Football packages, shopping vouchers and a host of other great prizes. The tickets are €10 each and can be purchased from any committee member.

The beauty of the draw for us is that Abbeyside Ballinacourty retains the proceeds from all tickets sold by the Club.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1150.

Contact

As the new season begins to click into gear if any team managers or indeed anybody within the club membership as a whole have anything they would like included here any week please feel free to drop us a line at abbeycourtypro@gmail.com. This is the primary outlet we have for keeping people up to date with what is going on so we’d encourage you to avail of this facility.

Club Notes - 5th February

Intercounty

There were a number of club players donning the county jersey in both codes over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon Brian Looby and James Beresford were in action in Aughrim where the Senior Footballers lost out to Wicklow.  At the same time in Mullingar Conor Prunty and Neil Montgomery were part of the Senior Hurling team that defeated Westmeath. The footballers are out again next Saturday when they take on Wexford in Fraher Field. We wish all involved the best of luck. 

Membership

With the playing season commencing very shortly we ask all players to get their membership paid quickly. Also non playing members can pay their membership in the coming weeks. Membership can be paid to Kevin Tobin. Kevin will be in the field on Saturday morning between 10.30 and 11.30.

Jack the Joker

Our ever-popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnie’s Bar where the jackpot will be €5400 as on Sunday night Kitty Farrell was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 29 which when turned over was not the joker, but he did win €50. James Power and Marion Whelan won €25 each.

National Draw

The club are once again participating in the GAA National Club Draw. The purpose of this is to assist clubs in their drive to raise much needed funds with Croke Park covering the cost of some fantastic prizes including a new Renault Clio 4 Expression Car, Travel Voucher worth €2,000, All Ireland Hurling & Football packages, shopping vouchers and a host of other great prizes. The tickets are €10 each and can be purchased from any committee member.

The beauty of the draw for us is that Abbeyside Ballinacourty retains the proceeds from all tickets sold by the Club.

Club Bingo

Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1100.

Contact

As the new season begins to click into gear if any team managers or indeed anybody within the club membership as a whole have anything they would like included here any week please feel free to drop us a line at abbeycourtypro@gmail.com. This is the primary outlet we have for keeping people up to date with what is going on so we’d encourage you to avail of this facility.