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.