Happy Christmas

We would like to wish all our members and supporters and Happy and Peaceful Christmas. It's wonderful to see so many people have travelled home to be with their families this Christmas, but we think of those unable to travel home and hope to see them home soon. 

Club Notes - 22nd December

 

Annual General Meeting

Our Club AGM took place last Wednesday. Owing to the prevailing Covid situation for the 2^nd year running we were online. There was a sizable number of people logged in and thankfully everything went off seamlessly.
Chairman Neil Moore opened proceeding by welcoming everyone and expressing the wish that hopefully we can return to normality for next year. The financial accounts were presented and even in a year of somewhat curtailed activity it is still revealing to see the costs associated with running a club of our size. The accounts were approved and adopted, and thanks were expressed to Pakie Hurney for his diligent work throughout the year. Jonathan O’Donovan produced an excellent and comprehensive Secretary’s Report which covered in great detail all elements of the club’s activities in 2021. Having been received very favourably by all those present and following a discussion on areas raised therein the report was approved.
The Chairman then gave a wide-ranging address which again touched on everything that has been happening over the past 12 months. He thanked in particular all his fellow officers, committee members, players, team management, everyone working away in the background and all those who continue to contribute to the ongoing development works at our club grounds. On the playing side he congratulated our Senior Footballer who won the delayed 2020 county final, the Minor Football County champions and the U-20 hurlers who won the Western Title.
The last item on the agenda was the election of Officers and the committee for 2021. The outgoing officers were ratified for reappointment and a new committee elected. This ended the meeting as there was no other business and the Chairman called preceding to a halt.
 
Below are the club officers and committee for 2022
Presidents: Liam Enright, 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: Eddie O Halloran, Michael O Donovan, Joe Cleary, Frank Sweeney, Jim O Mahony, Timmy Organ, Danny McGrath, Tom Whelan, Tomas Kiely, Michelle Kiely, Eleanor McGrath.

U20 Hurling

The U20 hurlers put up a very good performance on Sunday last in the County Final against Ballygunner. The lads started very brightly and were well in the game for long periods. Unfortunately we eventually had to give best to a very talented opposition on a 0-19 – 0-10 score line. All involved can be very happy with their season and hopefully we’ll be back stringer next year.

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Maurice O Donnell was drawn and picked number 8. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Hiker McGrath and Donnacha Enright won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,600.
 

Get Well Soon

On behalf of all in the club we’d like to wish Doc Enright all the best as he recuperates from a brief hospital stay. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we see him back out an about again.
 

Sympathy

We’d like to offer our condolences to the Daly family on the death of Michael. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
 

 

Results

County U20 Hurling Championship Division 1 Final
Abbeyside 0-10 Ballygunner 0-19 – Walsh Park, Sunday, 19^th December
 
Western U20 Hurling Championship Division 1 Final
Abbeyside 2-15 St. Carthage’s 0-8 – Fraher Field, Friday, 3^rd December
 
Western U20 Hurling Championship Division 1 Semi Final
Abbeyside 1-20 An Ghaeltacht 1-7 – Dungarvan Club Grounds, Sunday, 28^th November
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty 3-13 Gaultier 0-7 – Gold Coast, Saturday, 20^th November
 
County Senior Football Championship Semi Final
Ballinacourty 0-7 Nire 3-12 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 6^th November
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final
Ballinacourty 1-6 Modeligo 2-7 – Cappoquin, Sunday, 31^st October
 
County Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Ballinacourty 2-5 Kilrossanty 1-4 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 30^th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 4A Round 3
Ballinacourty 0-2 Clashmore 0-10 – Clashmore, Sunday, 24^th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 4
Ballinacourty 6-13 Tramore 0-3 – Tramore, Sunday, 24^th October
 
County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 2
Ballinacourty 0-8 Stradbally 0-5 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 23^rd October
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Round 2
Ballinacourty 0-3 An Sean Phobal 2-17 – Bushy Park, Saturday, 23^rd October
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Round 2
Ballinacourty 2-9 Sliabh gCua 0-11 – Fraher Field, Friday, 22^nd October
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Round 1
Ballinacourty 1-17 Colligan 1-10 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 17^th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 3
Ballinacourty 0-12 Gaultier 1-9 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 17^th October, 11:00
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 4A Round 2
Ballinacourty 3-6 Ballyduff Upper 5-8 – Ballyduff Upper, Sunday, 17^th October
 
County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 1 & County Football League Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty 3-13 An Rinn 1-6 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 16^th October
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Round 1
Ballinacourty 0-10 Geraldines 1-10 – Bushy Park, Sunday, 10^th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 2
Ballinacourty 5-18 St. Pat’s / Naomh Bríd 0-2 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 10^th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 4A Round 1
Ballinacourty 0-3 Ardmore 7-11 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 10^th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 1
Ballinacourty 6-17 St. Mary’s 0-3 – Kill, Sunday, 3^rd October
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyside 1-18 Dungarvan 5-16 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 19^th September
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Semi Final
Abbeyside 2-13 De La Salle 1-18 – Carrickbeg, Saturday, 18^th September
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Semi Final
Abbeyside 2-12 Brickey Rangers 0-20 – Colligan, Saturday, 18^th September
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Group B Round 2
Abbeyside 3-21 Ballyduff Upper 0-9 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 12^th September
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 6
Abbeyside 1-18 De La Salle 3-17 – Gracedieu, Sunday, 12^th September
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyside 1-20 Kilrossanty 1-13 – Saturday, 11^th September
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Group B Round 1
Abbeyside 1-16 Ballygunner 1-22 – Walsh Park, Sunday, 5^th September
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 5
Abbeyside 2-17 Mount Sion 0-7 – Mount Sion, Sunday, 5^th September
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Round 3
Abbeyside 2-32 Kilgobnet 3-7 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 4^th September
 
Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Round 2
Abbeyside 2-11 Fourmilewater 3-16 – Dungarvan Club Grounds, Friday, 3^rd September
 
Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Round 1
Abbeyside 2-6 Ballyduff Upper 2-22 – Cappoquin, Sunday, 29^th August
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 4
Abbeyside 1-11 Ballygunner 3-19 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 29^th August
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Round 2
Abbeyside 5-23 Geraldines 2-10 – Fraher Field, Friday, 27^th August
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 3
Abbeyside 1-16 Portlaw / Ballyduff 1-16 – Abbeyside, Wednesday, 25^th August
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 2
Abbeyside 3-15 Clonea 1-17 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 22^nd August
 
County Senior Football Championship Final (2020)
Ballinacourty 0-13 Rathgormack 0-10 – Walsh Park, Saturday, 21^st August
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Round 1 & County Hurling League Division 5 Final
Abbeyside 3-11 Brickey Rangers 1-17 – Dungarvan Club Grounds, Friday, 20^th August
Abbeyside won 4-2 on penalty pucks
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 1
Abbeyside 3-24 St. Carthage’s 3-13 – Lismore, Wednesday, 18^th August
 
County Minor Hurling Development League Round 3
Abbeyside 2-8 St. Carthage’s 5-21 – Lismore, Thursday, 22^nd July
 
County Hurling League Division 5 Group B Round 2
Abbeyside B 3-11 Ballydurn 1-14 – Newtown, Wednesday, 21^st July
 
County Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 3
Abbeyside 3-9 v Tallow 3-12 – Tallow, Tuesday, 20^th July
 
County Football League Division 3 Group B Round 3
Ballinacourty B 0-11 Rathgormack B 3-8 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 18^th July
 
County Football League Division 1 Group B Round 3
Ballinacourty A 0-13 Gaultier 1-9 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 15^th July
 
County Minor Hurling Development League Round 2
Abbeyside 1-10 An Ghaeltacht 1-10 – An Rinn, Thursday, 15^th July
 
County Hurling League Division 5 Group B Round 2
Abbeyside B 1-18 Colligan 0-15 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 11^th July
 
County Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 2
Abbeyside A 2-16 Roanmore A 1-12 – Roanmore, Friday, 9^th July
 
County Minor Hurling Development League Round 1
Abbeyside 7-14 St. Pat’s / Naomh Bríd 2-10 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 8^th July
 
County Minor Football Development League Round 2
Ballinacourty 7-8 St. Pat’s / Naomh Bríd 0-7 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 1^st July
 
County Football League Division 1 Group B Round 2
Ballinacourty A 2-20 Brickey Rangers 0-6 – Bushy Park, Thursday, 30^th June
 
County Football League Division 3 Group B Round 2
Ballinacourty B 0-5 Stradbally 1-10 – Stradbally, Thursday, 30^th June
 
County Hurling League Division 5 Group B Round 1
Abbeyside B 0-23 Roanmore B 1-14 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 20^th June
 
County Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 1
Abbeyside A 0-27 De La Salle A 1-20 – Abbeyside, Friday, 18^th June
 
County Minor Football Development League Round 1
Ballinacourty 1-8 St. Carthage’s 2-7 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 17^th June
 
County Football League Division 3 Group B Round 1
Ballinacourty B 2-17 Sliabh gCua 2-11 – Abbeyside, Saturday, 12^th June
 
County Football League Division 1 Group B Round 1
Ballinacourty A 0-18 Clashmore 0-6 - Clashmore, Friday, 11^th June
 
 

Club Notes - 15th December

 

Annual General Meeting

Due the prevailing Covid 19 situation the meeting will now be held on online on Wednesday 15th December at 8.00pm. Please contact Jonathan Donovan or Neil Moore to get the link to attend the meeting.
 

Well Done Conor

On behalf of all in our club we would like to congratulate our own Conor Prunty on being selected on this year's All Star Hurling team. This is a tremendous honour for Conor, his family and our club as he becomes the first winner of an All Star award from our Club in the 50th year of the awards. Once again well done to Conor and we look forward to following his career in the Waterford jersey for many years to come.

Conor Prunty - GAA / GPA All-Star 2021

 

U20 Hurling

The U20 hurlers play their County Final against Ballygunner this coming Sunday at 12.00 in Walsh Park. If you can please come along and cheers on the lads.

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Bonnie Mills was drawn and picked number 10. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Mark & Kevin and The Car Gang won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,500.
 

Get Well Soon

On behalf of all in the club we’d like to wish Joe Power all the best as he recuperates from a recent operation. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we see him back out an about again.
 

Sympathy

Our deepest sympathies and condolences go to Gerry Byrne on the death of his wife Deidre over the weekend. Gerry has always been a great supporter of ours and it was often you would meet both him and Deirdre at our games over the years. Our thoughts are with him and the Byrne & Fenton families at this very difficult time.
 

 

Club Notes - 8th December

 

Annual General Meeting

As a consequence of the Western U20 hurling final last Friday the Annual General Meeting did not take place. Due the prevailing Covid 19 situation the meeting will now be held on online on Wednesday 15^th December at 8.00pm.

U20 Hurling

The U20 hurlers had a great win last Friday when overcoming St Carthages to claim the Western title. A fine first half performance laid the foundations for a 2-15 to 0-08 win. We now face off against Ballygunner in the County Final. The date for this game is not yet available, once we are informed of same we will publish on our social media.
 

Willie Beresford receiving the U20 Western Hurling
trophy from Pa Lyons

Western U20 'A' Hurling Champions, 2021

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Donal Looby was drawn and picked number 4. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Roisin Briggs and Liam Briggs won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,400.
 

 

Club Notes - 1st December

 

Annual General Meeting

Owing to the U20 Western Hurling Final taking place next Friday evening, the Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte is postponed. Confirmation of the new date will be published in these notes next week and on our Social Media.

U20 Hurling

The U20 hurlers got their championship campaign underway against An Gaeltacht at Dungarvan Club Grounds last Sunday morning. A fine crowd saw our lads put up a good display to run out 1-20 to 1-07 winners. We now progress to the Western Final, where St Carthage’s will be our opponents. This game will go ahead at 8.00 pm next Friday in Fraher Field. If you can, please come along and cheer on the team.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Caroline Sullivan was drawn and picked number 25. When turned this was not the Joker, but she did win €50. Patrick Hurney and James O Mahony won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,300.
 

Sunday Night Bingo

Due to the increased prevalence of Covid 19 in the community we have taken the decision to cancel our Sunday Bingo until further notice. We’d like to thank all who supported us on our brief return. Hopefully, we’ll see you all again soon!
 
 

 

Club Notes - 24th November

 

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte will take place in St. Laurence’s Hall, Ballinroad on Friday 03^rd December 2021 commencing at 8.00pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.
 

Minor Football County Champions

Well, done to our Minor Football team who played some outstanding football to lift the County Title in the Gold Coast last Saturday.
On a day more akin to August than November, there was a sizable crowd present to witness both teams put on a great spectacle. It was very much nip and tuck up to the 1^st water break at which point the sides were level at 3 points apiece. However, the lads took control of proceedings in the 2nd quarter outscoring our opponents by 1-04 to 0-01 with Seanie Callaghan raising the green flag. The 2^nd half followed a similar pattern as Gaultier did their best to stay in the game and again it was the final quarter when we finally took control and ran out 3-13 – 0-07 victors.
A big thanks to the players for the huge effort they put into training all year and especially to John Kiely's management team for all the work they put into training the team all year. Finally, well done to Seanie Callaghan who was named as Man of the Match.
Following the game, the players, management and supporters made the short trip to the Gold Coast Hotel for an after-match meal and refreshments, and we’d like to thank the McGrath family for their hospitality.
This is the 18^th time we have won this title and of course to win it in Ballinacourty makes it that little bit more special. Up the Courty!

2021 Division 1 County Minor Football Champions

Ballinacourty Captain, Oisín Brazil receiving the cup from
Neil Moore,Vice Chairman, Waterford County Board

Man of the Match - Seánie Callaghan

 

U20 Hurling

This championship get underway next weekend when we play An Gaeltacht this coming Sunday morning. At time of writing we do not have a confirmed venue so please keep and eye on our various social media platform where details will posted as soon as they become available.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Pat Moore was drawn and picked number 37. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Majella Queally and Colm O Hare won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,200.
 

Sunday Night Bingo

We will be back in the hall again this Sunday, eyes down at 8.00pm with a €400 Jackpot in 40 calls. Books cost Single & Quickie €13, Double & Quickie €16. See you there.
 

Club Notes - 17th November

 

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte will take place in St. Laurence’s Hall, Ballinroad on Friday 03^rd December 2021 commencing at 8.00pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.
Nominations for election to Executive Committee (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer and Public Relations Officer) and Motions for discussion at the AGM must be submitted to the secretary in writing or via email on or before Friday, 19^th November 2021.
 

Minor Football County Final

The Minor Footballers play Gaultier in the Division 1 final this Saturday. The game will take place in the Gold Coast at 13.30. We wish John Kiely and his team all the very best.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Shane Briggs was drawn and picked number 5. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Evan Collins and The Walsh Family won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,100.
 

Sunday Night Bingo

We will be back in the hall again this Sunday, eyes down at 8.00pm with a €400 Jackpot in 40 calls. Books cost Single & Quickie €13, Double & Quickie €16. See you there.
 

Club Notes - 10th November

 

Championship 2021

We bowed out of the Senior football championship when going down to The Nire at the semi final stage. It’s been a long year and on behalf of everyone in the club we’d like to thank the lads for their tremendous commitment throughout. It wasn’t our night on Saturday but with the batteries recharged over the winter there is no doubt we will be back challenging for honours again next year. Also of course our thanks go out to Lar and his selectors, Gary, Mattie and Conor along with all the backroom team for all their efforts.
Thanks, you also to Johnny Mooney and the staff of Eurospar who provided refreshments after training for the past few weeks. This was greatly appreciated by players and mentors alike.
Although we’re disappointed at the relinquishing of our Senior crown there is still much to look forward to for the remainder of the year. The Minor Footballers are still involved the race for the county championship and once a fixture become available, we will post same on our social media accounts and website.
Allied to this the U-20 championships are making a welcome return this year after a Covid enforced absence in 2020. Again, once fixtures are available, we will let you know.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last and after 16 weeks the jackpot was won. The lucky recipients were Stags & Jerry who picked 43. Congratulations to the lads and we hope they enjoy their winnings. Darrell Ryan and Kathleen Mahony won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,000.
 

Sunday Night Bingo

We will be back in the hall again this Sunday, eyes down at 8.00pm with a €400 Jackpot in 40 calls. Books cost Single & Quickie €13, Double & Quickie €16. See you there.
 

All Ireland Champion

Congratulations to Charlie Treen who was crowned All Ireland U-17 Handball Champion in the Friary last Friday evening. This is a tremendous and well-deserved achievement for a fantastic athlete. Well done Charlie.

Club Notes - 3rd November

 

Championship 2021

The football championships continued last weekend with the Seniors continuing their defence of the Conway Cup with a hard-fought victory over Kilrossanty in the County Quarter Final.  We now face The Nire in the semifinal at 7pm Saturday in the Fraher Field. Unfortunately The Intermediate team bowed out of the championship at the Western Semi Final stage, going down to Modeligo last Sunday.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Mollie Phelan was drawn and picked number 23. When turned this was not the Joker, but she did win €50. Danny McGrath and Ozzy Fraher won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,600.
 

Sunday Night Bingo

We will be back in the hall again this Sunday, eyes down at 8.00pm with a €400 Jackpot in 40 calls. Books cost Single & Quickie €13, Double & Quickie €16. See you there.

Club Notes - 27th October

 

John McGrath RIP

On behalf of all in our club we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and wide circle of friends of the late John McGrath who passed away yesterday. A hurler and footballer of note John and his family have made an enormous contribution to our club for almost 60 years, with John being associated with many important milestones in our club.
On the playing front John was a stylish hurler who lined out in our halfback line for many years when we were close to winning a Senior County Title, but unfortunately, we were defeated by Mt Sion in the County Finals of 1964 and 1969. John did succeed in winning a Sargent Cup medal in 1963, at a time when this was a prestigious competition. Along with other members of our club at this time John was selected on the Waterford Senior Hurling panel and was on the panel in 1963 when Waterford lost the All-Ireland Final to Kilkenny. John did enjoy success in the Waterford jersey winning an Oireachtas medal in 1962 and a National Hurling League medal in 1963.
John was an equally talented footballer and played at centre back on the very first Ballinacourty team to win a title, when in 1962 they defeated Colligan to win the Western Junior Football League. This progress continued in 1965 when John captained Ballinacourty to the Intermediate County Title as they defeated Rathgormack in the County Final. That night saw great scenes of celebration at Elsteads Pub and Ballinacourty Point, where John would later establish his successful business.
Having retired from playing John played a crucial role in purchasing our present club grounds and helping to develop the pitches we see today. It was only natural that John's family would maintain his proud tradition, as his sons wore our jerseys with distinction and that tradition is carried on by his grandsons and granddaughters today.
As mentioned above John along with his wife Ann established thriving businesses at the Gold Coast and Clonea Strand Hotel. These hotels along with John's Joinery business gave great employment to many of our members and brought visitors from around the world to our parish. Both hotels hosted many club celebrations, and we were always afforded the warmest of welcomes by John, Ann and his family.
Our club has lost one of our best players and our parish lost possibly the greatest entrepreneur we will ever know. But most importantly the McGrath family lost a husband, father and grandfather. Once again, we send our deepest sympathies to Ann and all the McGrath family on their loss.
 

Championship 2021

The football championships continued last weekend with the Seniors continuing their defence of the Conway Cup with a hard-fought victory over Stradbally in what were, to put it mildly, inclement weather conditions.  The Intermediate team also continued their good form with a win over Sliabh gCua on Friday night in Fraher Field. Unfortunately out Junior team went down to Sean Phobal whilst there was mixed luck for both Minor teams. The Division1 team beat Tramore and the Division 4 had to give best to Clashmore.
We’re into knockout championship from here on in as the Seniors face off against Kilrossanty at 7.00 pm in Fraher Field next Saturday and the Intermediates travel to Cappoquin to play Modeligo at 3.00pm on Sunday.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Jack O Hare was drawn and picked number 13. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Laura, Kieran & Darragh and Hiker McGrath won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,500.
 

Sunday Night Bingo

Our Sunday night bingo returned to the CBS Hall last week after a long Covid induced absence. We will be back in the hall again this Sunday, eyes down at 8.00pm with a €400 Jackpot in 40 calls. Books cost Single & Quickie €13, Double & Quickie €16. See you there.

Club Notes - 20th October

 

Championship 2021

The football championships continued last weekend with the Seniors beginning their defence of the Conway Cup with a good victory over An Rinn.  The Intermediate team also got their campaign underway with a great win over Colligan Emmets. On Sunday both the Minor teams were in action with the Division 1 drawing with Gaultier and the Division 4 side going down against Ballyduff.
We have a full complement of teams out this weekend. The Seniors face off against Stradbally in Fraher Field at 19.00 Saturday. The Intermediates will play Sliabh gCua in our own grounds at 20.00 Friday whilst the Junior team play Sean Phobal in Bushy Park at 15.30 on Satruday.
In the Minor championship the Division 1 team are away to Tramore at 11.00 Sunday and the Division 4 team ravel to Clashmore at the same time.

 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Louise O Donnell was drawn and picked number 15. When turned this was not the Joker, but she did win €50. Alice Cullinane and Pakie Lynch won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,400.
 

Deise Super Draw

We had one winner in the draw last week with Mattie Kiely being the lucky recipient €250.
 

Club Notes - 13th October

 

Championship 2021

The football championships continued last weekend with both Minor footballers teams in action. The Division 1 team continued their start to the campaign with a good win versus St Pat’s / Naomh Brid, whilst the Division 4 lost out to Ardmore. Both are in action again this weekend with Gaultier and Ballyduff providing the opposition. Also in action last weekend were our Junior A’s who put up a fine performance against The Geraldines, but unfortunately fell short at the end.
Both the Senior and Intermediate teams enter the fray this coming weekend with the Seniors beginning the defence of the Conway Cup against An Rinn on Saturday at 7.00pm in Fraher Field. Whilst the Intermediates are out against Colligan Emmets at 4.30pm on Sunday in Fraher Field also.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Billy O Connell was drawn and picked number 26. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Mark & Kevin and Bryan Cosgrave won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,300.
 

Deise Super Draw

The next draw will take place on Wednesday, 13^th October. Tickets, priced at €15, can be purchased from any committee member.
 

 

Club Notes - 6th October

 

Championship 2021

The football championships kicked off last weekend with the Minor footballers getting their Division 1 campaign underway with a great win versus St Mary’s. They continue this weekend as they take on St Pats / Naomh Brid, whilst the Division 4 team get their season up and running versus Kilrossanty.
Meanwhile the Junior A team have their first outing against The Geraldines this coming Sunday.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Darrell Ryan was drawn and picked number 12. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Shane Briggs and Michael Mansfield won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,200.

Deise Super Draw

Johnny Hickey receiving his €10,000 prize from seller Páidi Shields and Chairman Neil Moore.

The next draw will take place on Wednesday, 13^th October. Tickets, priced at €15, can be purchased from any committee member.
 

Sympathy

We were saddened to learn during the week of the passing of Phil Duggan and on behalf of all the club we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family. Phil was a very well know figure around the village and donned the club colours with distinction down through the years, winning a Western Minor hurling title in 1955, and indeed had the distinction of being called up to the Waterford minor panel that same year. In 1960 he took up the position of secretary and filled this role for a number of years.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
 

Club Notes - 29th September

 

Eddie Cashin RIP

A deep sense of shock overcame the area on Monday morning as word began to spread of the untimely death of our great friend Eddie Cashin. Eddie was as popular a man as you could ever meet and of course the history the Cashin family have with our club goes back many decades. Any mention of Eddie invariably brings us back to the great days of the late 70’s / early 80’s when he was an integral part of the Senior football team that won the clubs 1^st Senior Title in 1978 and followed up again In 1979. He was captain in 1981, but unfortunately injury ruled him out of the final, but he was still the proudest man in the club bringing the Conway cup across the Causeway after the defeat of Ardmore.
Following his retirement from playing he continued to play an active role and managed the Senior team for a number of years.  In recent times Eddie became known to a new generation of club members as he was an almost ever present in the field through his time on the Fas scheme and his work on the new pitch development. Along with this he could also often be found walking the grounds with his dog and would always be happy to stop for a chat. Indeed, the number of sliotars himself and his canine companion found must have saved the club a small fortune.
He was a great friend to many of us and will be missed terribly, but of course no more so than by Jacinta, Éamonn, Thomas and Cliodhna to whom we offer our deepest condolences. He was of course pre-deceased by Philip and we can only hope they are reunited in each other’s arms again.
There aren’t any words really that are sufficient to convey the grief and sense of loss and all we can do is once again offer our deepest condolences to Eddie’s family and many friends.
He will be sorely missed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

1978 County Senior Football Championship Quarter Final v Dunhill

Deise Super Draw

In altogether happier news September's Déise Draw took place last Wednesday in the Mount Sion Centre, Waterford. The club had three winners including the top prize of €10,000 which was won by John Hickey. Moll and Páidi Shields were the sellers. Eddie Casey won €500 while David Whelan scooped €100. Those tickets were sold by Tony Elstead and Pa McGovern respectively. Congratulations to the lads. We hope they enjoy their winnings.
Thanks to everyone who bought and sold tickets. The next draw will take place on Wednesday, 13th October. Tickets, priced at €15, can be purchased from any committee member.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Anthony O Grady was drawn and picked number 20. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Tomas Rua and Jimmy Cullinan won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,100.
 

 

Club Notes - 22nd September

 

Championship 2021

In what was a very disappointing weekend all 3 of our remaining teams made their exits from the championship. The Junior A team went down to Brickies on Saturday afternoon, whilst later that evening the Minors were beaten in the Co Semi Final by De La Salle. Unfortunately, our fortunes didn’t improve on Sunday when we were defeated by Dungarvan in the Senior Hurling Quarter Final.
Obviously, all involved are bitterly disappointed, but the season is far from over as we now knuckle down to the football. On behalf of everyone we’d like to thank all involved in the hurling championships, from players to mentors and backroom staff for all their efforts.
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Tony & Siobhan O Mahony were drawn and picked number 16. When turned this was not the Joker, but they did win €50. Margaret Cliffe and John Hurney won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €2,000.
 

Club Notes - 15th September

Championship 2021

We are now at the business end of the hurling championship season and we still have 3 teams alive and kicking.
The Junior A team had a great victory over Kilrossanty in the Western Quarter final last Saturday and now face the challenge of The Brickies this coming Saturday. Having played out a draw in the group stages we are expecting another tough game. This game is in Colligan at 14.00 which means we’ll have a bit of time for a quick bite to eat before heading to Carrickbeg where the Minors are taking on De La Salle in the County A semi-final at 18.15. This is a repeat of last years semi final where we came out on top after a terrific game. Hopefully we will see a repeat this weekend.
Then of course there is the small matter of a Senior Hurling Quarter Final against Dungarvan on Sunday. As with every derby previews will be written and the match played numerous times beforehand on the street corners & local hostelries with rumours abounding on both sides of the bridge of serious injuries etc. However, at the end of the day it’ll come down to 14.00 Sunday in Fraher Field.  Knockout championship: you can’t beat it!!
Best of luck to all the teams and all going well we’ll have a lot more to look forward next week.
 
Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyside v Dungarvan – Sunday 19^th September @ 14.00 in Fraher Field
 
Minor Hurling Championship Div 1 Semi Final
Abbeyside v De La Salle – Saturday 18^th September @ 18.15 in Carrickbeg
 
Junior A Western Championship Semi Final
Abbeyside v Brickey Rangers – Saturday 18^th September @ 14.00 in Colligan
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Steven O Connor was drawn and picked number 25. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Shane Briggs and E Tobin won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,900.
 

Club Notes - 8th September

 

Championship 2021

The championship action continued this week with all three adult teams inaction. The Junior A continued their good run of form with a victory over Kilgobnet whilst both the Senior and Junior B teams went down to defeats against Ballygunner and Fourmilewater respectively. Meanwhile the minor team had a good victory over Mount Sion on Sunday morning last.
All the above are in action again this weekend with the Junior A’s the 1^st team into knockout competition when they take on Kilrossanty in the Western Quarter Final.
 
Senior Hurling Championship
Abbeyside v Ballyduff Upper – Sunday 12^th September @ 13.30 in Fraher Field
 
Minor Hurling Championship Div 1
Abbeyside v De La Salle – Sunday 12^th September @ 10.30 in De La Salle
 
Junior A Western Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyside v Kilrossanty – Saturday 11^th September @ 13.30 in Bushy Park
 
Junior B Western Championship
Abbeyside v Lismore – Friday 10th September @ 19.30 (venue to be confirmed)
 

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Paul Lennon was drawn and picked number 32. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Louise & Kevin and Gail Sandford won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,800.
 

Club Notes - 1st September

Championship 2021

The championship action continued this week with the Junior A hurlers taking pride of place following a good victory over The Geraldines. Our minor team had a drawn game versus Portlaw/Ballyduff Lower and were on the wrong end of the result against Ballygunner last Sunday in the field. Meanwhile the Junior B team were beaten by Ballyduff in their first outing of the year.
All the above are in action again this week with the Senior hurlers also making their championship debut for the year.
 
Senior Hurling Championship
Abbeyside v Ballygunner – Sunday 05^th September @ 13.30 in Walsh
Minor Hurling Championship Div 1
Abbeyside v Mount Sion – Sunday 05^th September @ 11.00 in Mount Sion
Junior A Western Championship
Abbeyside v Kilgobnet – Saturday 04^th September @ 15.00 in Fraher Field  
Junior B Western Championship
Abbeyside v Fourmilewater – Friday 03^rd September @ 19.30 in Dungarvan
 

Deise Super Draw 2021

Unfortunately, we had no winners in this month’s draw.

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Bryan Cosgrave was drawn and picked number 18. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Shane Briggs and Deirdre Wade won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,700.
 

Club Notes - 25th August

 

Glory Glory Ballinacourty

Saturday 21^st August is a day that will be etched in the history of our club for ever more, as for the 1^st time we travelled East to win a Senior title. Having lost out to our opponents Rathgormack in the 2019 decider we knew we were in for a battle. And thus, it proved to be as we were made battle to the very end before finally shaking off a very determined challenge from excellent challengers.
Having waited 9 months for the opportunity to avenge the previous final’s defeat, it would have been reasonable to expect a few cobwebs that needed to be blown out of the system. But from the outset the lads applied themselves magnificently, launching themselves into every tackle as if their life depended on it. The intensity certainly had the desired effect as we proceeded to take control all over the field. We got the scoreboard ticking over when Furry landed a point from play which was followed up by a free from Aaron. Rathgormack rallied and levelled before the water break before taking the lead for the only time shortly thereafter.
Faced with a deficit the lads really knuckled down and reeled off the next 4 points, with Podge rolling back the years, scoring 3 and a superb score from Seanie up from wing back. 2 points up a half time we were in a decent position but certainly expected a ferocious effort from Rathgormack at the beginning of the 2^nd half as they strived to keep a hold of the title. This proved to be the case as they hit the next 2 points to level affairs again.
Now was the time to stand up and be counted and you could see the effort levels rise all over the field as “veterans” Furry and Podge stepped up to rattle off 2 great scores to give us a 2-point cushion again. Captain Michael chipped in a with score either side of 2 Rathgormack frees. Next up was the score of the game as a sublime diagonal ball from Furry found Podge who duly obliged with another minor.
Shortly after Stenners pulled of an amazing point blank save to keep us in the lead. Frees were exchanged before John took off on a solo sojourn into enemy territory winning a vital free which Podge made no mistake dispatching. 2 points up with the clock ticking down we withstood a sustained final assault before lifting the siege as Podge kicked his eight point. We were now over the 4 minutes injury time indicated and Rathgormack launched one last free into the kitchen where Conor rose like a colossus to take possession and with that Tom Mansfield blew the final whistle and Courty had annexed our 7^th Senior title.
There were great scenes of excitement in an outpouring of emotion that can only come with winning a county title. Players, mentors and supporters celebrated as one with Podge accepting the Man of the Match award to great applause and then the roar went up as Michael climbed the steps to accept the Conway Cup on behalf of this great team. Having thanked all involved 3 cheers were raised for our gallant opponents and then it was down to the serious job of getting the celebrations going. There is something special in the immediate aftermath, where you get the sense of just what it means to be a part of this great club. Happy, smiling faces everywhere and real sense of togetherness as a community. As the great Tony Mansfield often said, “One Parish, One Club”.
Not being of the vintage to remember the side of the 70’s this was the best Ballinacourty performance this writer has had the pleasure to be witness to. The effort and application was top class all over the field and it’s a credit to Lar and management team of Gary, Mattie and Conor that they devised the perfect game plan which the players executed to great effect. This was a victory that was long in the planning with every detail and eventuality planned for.
Each and every player made a significant contribution. Stenners was he usual assured self, whilst Daragh, John and David snuffed out any danger that came their way in a solid full back line. Seanie, Brian and Tom were well on top in their defensive duties and caused difficulties with their constant attacking runs. At midfield we had the 2 powerhouses Conor and Neil who put in two massive performances combining unreal energy and no little skill. Furry and the 2 Michaels worked tirelessly in the half forward line hassling and harrying and cutting out the Rathgormack running game at source whilst also chipping in with some invaluable scores. At full forward Podge played like a young fella with 8 points and then we had the 2 bundles of energy Aaron and Dean who were a constant threat and were always available to take possession. Of course, this was more than a 15 man effort and everyone of the panel contributed, with the lads coming on Conor, James, David and Mark putting in great performances.
To win a county title requires the help and support of a great many people and thankfully in Abbeyside / Ballinacourty we are blessed with the people involved. The backroom team of JD, Emer, Kevin and Ravis have worked tirelessly behind the scenes and then there is our sponsors who we owe a huge debt of gratitude to. Jack O Hare and Adesco have been our main sponsor for a number of years and we are eternally grateful for their continued support. Also, we need to make mention of John Shanahan who sponsored the gear for the final all the way from the USA. Thanks to you all.
 
Panel – Stephen Enright, John Elstead, Darragh McGrath, David Montgomery, Sean Whelan Barret, Brian Looby, Tom Looby, Conor Prunty, Neil Montgomery, Michael Kiely, Mark Ferncombe, Michael O Halloran, Dean Beresford, Patrick Hurney, Aaron Beresford, Brian Enright, Conor McCarthy, James O Mahony, David Collins, Mark Twomey, James Beresford, Daithi Brennock, Colin Foley, DJ Kiely, Shane Briggs, David Looby, Stephen Cliffe and Cian Fagan.

Captain Michael O'Halloran lifts the Conway Cup

Players and Supporters Celebrate Victory

 

Championship 2021

As we finally closed off the 2020 championship the 2021 edition kicked off this week with the Minor and Junior A in action.
The Minors recorded 2 fine victories versus St Carthages and Clonea respectively whilst the Juniors drew with The Brickies. This game doubled up as the Division 5 County League Final and so a penalty shoot out was needed to decide the destination of the cup. Sean Daly, Eoin Kiely and Maurice Power all scored while Lar Power saved two penalties before stepping up and scoring the decisive one himself to secure our 1^st silverware of 2021. Well done lads.
The action continues to come thick and fast as the Junior B team also begin their championship campaign.
 
Minor Hurling Championship Div 1
Abbeyside v Portlaw / Ballyduff – Wednesday 25^th August @ 18.45 in Abbeyside
Abbeyside v Ballygunner – Sunday 29th August @ 11.00 in Abbeyside
 
Junior A Western Championship
Abbeyside v Geraldines – Friday 27^th August @ 19.00 in Fraher Field  
 
Junior B Western Championship
Abbeyside v Ballyduff – Sunday 29^th August @ 16.00 in Cappoquin
   
 

Deise Super Draw 2021

The next draw will take place on 26^th August.

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Ray Moloney was drawn and picked number 24. When turned this was not the Joker, but he did win €50. Fiona Flynn and Paul Lennon won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,600.
 

Congratulations

Along with the County Final celebrations there were plenty of other revelries around the Village over the weekend with 2 weddings taking place. Congratulations to Riche Foley and Aoibhean Geary and Kenneth Kelleher and Richael Boland on their nuptials. We wish them long and happy lives together.
 

Sympathy

All in the club were saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Paddy Coyne last week. Paddy was a member of the committee for many years and was a mainstay of fundraising activities for a long time. We offer our condolences to his family at this difficult time.
 

2020 County Senior Football Champions

On behalf of everyone in our club, we would like to congratulate our senior footballers and management team on their fantastic 0-13 to 0-10 victory over Rathgormack in the delayed 2020 County Senior Football Championship Final at Walsh Park yesterday. This three point win saw us capture our seventh title and first since 2013. Skill, craft, agility, determination and passion were all on display throughout the sixty plus minutes of action. Thanks to the lads for brightening up some difficult days and to our supporters, both those who were fortunate to be in attendance and those who watched and listened at home, for their loyalty and dedication to the club. Well done also to Patrick Hurney, who rolled back the years, to put on a man of the match display, scoring eight points.

2020 County Senior Football Champions

Club Notes - 18th August

 

Intercounty

On Monday last the Waterford minor hurlers with, Billy O Connell, Charlie Treen, Seanie O Callaghan, Aidan Higgins, Darragh Walsh and Jack McGrath all involved unfortunately came up short in the Munster Final against Cork. This was the first final appearance in quite a while so all involved can be satisfied with their season.
 

County Final 2020

After a few false starts, we will finally get to play last year’s Senior Football County Final against Rathgormack this coming Saturday in Walsh Park. Preparations have been ongoing for a while now and we wish Lar and all the lads the very best as we look to bring the Conway Cup home for the 7^th time. Throw-in is at 17.00.
 

Championship 2021

Also kicking off this week we have the 2021 championships with both the Minor and Junior A Hurlers in action.
The Minors are first into action with a game against St Carthage's on Wednesday followed by a home encounter with Clonea next Sunday. Meanwhile the Junior A’s kick off their campaign against The Brickies on Friday.
 
Minor Hurling Championship Div 1
Abbeyside v St Carthages – Wednesday 18^th August @ 18.45 in Lismore
Abbeyside v Clonea – Sunday 22^nd August @ 11.00 in Abbeyside

Junior A Western Championship
Abbeyside v Brickey Rangers – Friday 20^th August @ 19.00 in Dungarvan Club Grounds  
 

Club Summer Camp

The field was a hive activity last week as our annual Summer Camp returned after a hiatus last year. A great time was had by all the children, and we’d like to thank our coaches throughout the week, Michael O Halloran, Brian Looby, Neil Montgomery, Michael Kiely, Eoin Kiely, Roisin Tobin, Aisling Tobin, Stephen O Connor and Conor Prunty.
 

Membership

As we return, we would like to emphasis the importance of getting your membership paid as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, please contact our membership officer Kevin Tobin on 087 9954448 to arrange payment. From a playing perspective it is compulsory that you are a member as it ensures you are included in the insurance scheme. Rates for this year are Adult €150 / Student €75, Married Couple (non-playing) €70, Single (non-playing) €50 and OAP €40. Of course, members of our 300 Club are fully covered.
 

Deise Super Draw 2021

The next draw will take place on 26^th August.

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Stags & Jerry were drawn and picked number 45. When turned this was not the Joker, but they did win €50. Edwina Farrell and Eileen O Donovan won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,500.
 

Club Notes - 11th August

 

Intercounty

Unfortunately, the Waterford Senior Hurlers came up short in their All-Ireland semifinal against Limerick last Saturday. On behalf of everyone in the club we like to offer our commiserations to all involved, including our own lads Conor, Neil and Michael, and especially our thanks for the superb entertainment offered up over the past few weeks and months. Ye were a credit to yourselves and brought a great deal of joy to thousands.

On Monday the minor hurlers played Cork in the Munster Final with Billy O Connell, Charlie Treen, Seanie O Callaghan, Aidan Higgins, Darragh Walsh and Jack McGrath all involved. Hopefully we’ll be able to report some positive news next week.

 

Championship 2021

With the intercounty season now complete it’s time to gear up for the club championship. And what a game we have to kick things off with the 2020 Senior Football Final against Rathgormack fixed for Walsh Park at 17.00 on Saturday 21^st August.

The games will be coming thick and fast from there on with the hurling championship for our 3 adult teams beginning in the next few weeks also.

 

Membership

As we return, we would like to emphasis the importance of getting your membership paid as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, please contact our membership officer Kevin Tobin on 087 9954448 to arrange payment. From a playing perspective it is compulsory that you are a member as it ensures you are included in the insurance scheme. Rates for this year are Adult €150 / Student €75, Married Couple (non-playing) €70, Single (non-playing) €50 and OAP €40. Of course, members of our 300 Club are fully covered.

 

Deise Super Draw 2021

The first draw of this year’s Deise Super Draw took place recently and Niamh Briggs won €100. The next draw will take place on 26^th August.

Jack The Joker

The ever-popular Jack The Joker draw took place on Monday night last. Louise O Donnell was drawn and picked number 40. When turned this was not the Joker, but she did win €50. Ger D’Arcy and John Hurney won €25 each. The jackpot next week will be €1,400.