Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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.
 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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, 13th October. Tickets, priced at €15, can be purchased from any committee member.
 

 

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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, 13th 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 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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