Thursday, December 29, 2022

Western U20 'A' Hurling Champions

Congratulations to our U20 hurlers and management team on their magnificent 3-19 to 0-7 victory over Lismore in the Western 'A' Hurling Championship Final played in Fraher Field tonight. This is the sixth year in a row that the club has won this title. We will play either De La Salle or Ballygunner in the County Final in the first week of January.

Captain Daire Slevin lifts the Western U20 'A' Hurling trophy
following tonight's victory over Lismore in the divisional final



Results

2022 RESULTS
 
Western U20 ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final
Abbeyside 3-19 Lismore 0-7 – Fraher Field, Thursday, 29th December
 
Western U20 ‘A’ Hurling Championship Semi Final
Abbeyside 1-17 Fourmilewater 1-11 – Gold Coast, Sunday 18th December
 
County U20 Football Championship Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty 0-8 Gaultier 0-10 – Walsh Park, Sunday, 27th November
 
County U20 Football Championship Division 1 Semi Final
Ballinacourty 3-5 Nire 0-10 – Gold Coast, Saturday, 19th November
 
County U20 Football Championship Division 1 Round 1
Ballinacourty 2-12 Tramore 1-6 – Carriganore, Friday, 4th November
 
County Senior Football Championship Semi Final
Ballinacourty 0-6 The Nire 2-12 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 23rd October
 
County Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Ballinacourty 0-8 Kilrossanty 0-4 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 16th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty 1-8 Gaultier 2-8 – Walsh Park, Saturday, 15th October (AET)
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Semi Final
Ballinacourty 2-11 Clan na nGael 1-9 – Kilmacthomas, Sunday, 9th October
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 3
Ballinacourty 0-12 Ballinameela 4-9 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 8th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 5
Ballinacourty 0-12 Rathgormack 1-4 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 2nd October
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 2
Ballinacourty 2-7 Dungarvan 1-11 – Fraher Field, Friday, 30th September
 
County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 2
Ballinacourty 3-10 Brickey Rangers 0-9 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 25th September
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 4
Ballinacourty 1-9 Brickey Rangers 3-10 – Bushy Park, Sunday, 25th September
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Group C Round 2
Ballinacourty 3-9 Affane 3-10 – Colligan, Saturday, 24th September
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 1
Ballinacourty 2-6 Colligan 1-11 – Fraher Field, Friday, 23rd September
 
County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 1
Ballinacourty 1-11 Clashmore 1-6 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 18th September
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 3
Ballinacourty 0-4 Gaultier 0-8 – Gaultier, Sunday, 18th September
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Group C Round 1
Ballinacourty 0-5 Geraldines 0-7 – Fraher Field, Friday, 16th September
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 2
Ballinacourty 2-10 The Nire 0-7 – Abbeyside, Sunday, 11th September
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 1
Ballinacourty 1-9 Clan na nGael 1-9 – Abbeyside, Wednesday, 7th September
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Plate Final
Abbeyside 3-16 Brickey Rangers 1-11 – Fraher Field, Wednesday, 31st August
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Abbeyside 2-11 Roanmore 1-22 – Walsh Park, Saturday, 27th August
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Semi Final
Abbeyside 1-20 Kilrossanty 2-24 – Dungarvan Club Grounds, Saturday, 27th August (AET)
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Plate Semi Final
Abbeyside 1-21 Lismore 2-10 – Fraher Field, Wednesday, 24th August
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Preliminary Quarter Final
Abbeyside 3-13 Dunhill 1-18 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 21st August
 
Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Group B Round 3
Abbeyside 2-6 An Rinn 3-12 – Bushy Park, Friday, 19th August
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 7
Abbeyside 1-21 Brickey Rangers 1-13 – Abbeyside, Wednesday, 17th August
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Group B Round 2 & County Hurling League Division 2 Final
Abbeyside 2-20 Tallow 3-14 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 14th August
 
Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Group B Round 2
Abbeyside 0-13 Fourmilewater 2-15 – Colligan, Friday, 12th August
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 6
Abbeyside 0-18 De La Salle 1-19 – Abbeyside, Wednesday, 10th August
 
Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Group B Round 1
Abbeyside 1-7 Tallow 2-25 – Clashmore, Saturday, 6th August
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Group A Round 2
Abbeyside 2-19 Colligan 2-17 – Dungarvan Club Grounds, Friday, 5th August
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 5
Abbeyside 2-7 Ballygunner 4-20 – Ballygunner, Wednesday, 3rd August
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Group A Round 1
Abbeyside 1-15 Kilrossanty 1-15 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 31st July
 
County Senior Hurling Championship Group B Round 1
Abbeyside 0-15 Mount Sion 2-26 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 31st July
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 4
Abbeyside 1-21 St. Molleran’s 1-18 – Abbeyside, Wednesday, 27th July
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 3
Abbeyside 1-18 Mount Sion 3-14 – Mount Sion, Wednesday, 20th July
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 2
Abbeyside 2-22 Lismore 2-19 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 14th July
 
County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Round 1
Abbeyside 1-22 Fourmilewater 0-25 – Ballymacarbry, Wednesday, 6th July
 
County Hurling League Division 7 Final
Abbeyside B 1-19 Kilrossanty 1-21 – Fraher Field, Friday, 24th June
 
County Minor Hurling League Group B Round 4
Abbeyside v Cappoquin – Abbeyside, Tuesday, 21st June – CONCEDED BY CAPPOQUIN
 
County Minor Hurling League Group B Round 3
Abbeyside v An Ghaeltacht – An Rinn, Sunday, 19th June – CONCEDED BY AN GHAELTACHT
 
County Minor Hurling League Group B Round 2
Abbeyside 3-23 Fourmilewater 1-17 – Abbeyside, Tuesday, 14th June
 
County Minor Hurling League Group B Round 1
Abbeyside 8-22 St. Oliver’s 0-7 – Aglish, Sunday, 12th June
 
County Hurling League Division 7 Round 5
Abbeyside B v Kilrossanty – Kilrossanty, Sunday, 12th June – CONCEDED BY ABBEYSIDE
 
County Football League Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty A 2-8 Rathgormack 3-9 – Fraher Field, Saturday, 5th June (AET)
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 5
Ballinacourty B v De La Salle – De La Salle, Sunday, 29th May – CONCEDED BY DE LA SALLE
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 5
Ballinacourty A 0-11 Rathgormack 1-6 – Rathgormack, Friday, 27th May
 
County Minor Football League Group B Round 3
Ballinacourty 3-12 An Ghaeltacht 0-2 – Abbeyside, Tuesday, 24th May
 
County Hurling League Division 7 Round 4
Abbeyside B 1-22 Roanmore B 2-13 – Abbeyside, Saturday, 21st May
 
County Hurling League Division 2 Round 5
Abbeyside A v Clonea – Clonea, Friday, 20th May – CONCEDED BY CLONEA
 
County Minor Football League Group B Round 2
Ballinacourty 1-7 Nire 2-5 – Abbeyside, Tuesday, 17th May
 
County Hurling League Division 2 Round 4
Abbeyside A 1-20 De La Salle 1-21 – Gracedieu, Tuesday, 17th May
 
County Hurling League Division 7 Round 3
Abbeyside B v Passage B – Abbeyside, Saturday, 14th May – CONCEDED BY PASSAGE
 
County Hurling League Division 2 Round 3
Abbeyside A v Fourmilewater – Abbeyside, Friday, 13th May – CONCEDED BY FOURMILEWATER
 
County Minor Football League Group B Round 1
Ballinacourty 2-5 Brickey Rangers 1-4 – Bushy Park, Tuesday, 10th May
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 4
Ballinacourty B 4-9 Sliabh gCua 4-10 – Tourneena, Sunday, 8th May
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 4
Ballinacourty A 1-14 Stradbally 2-10 – Stradbally, Friday, 6th May
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 3
Ballinacourty B 1-16 Bunmahon 1-8 – Bunmahon, Sunday, 24th April
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 3
Ballinacourty A 2-12 Kilrossanty 2-11 – Abbeyside, Friday, 22nd April
 
County Hurling League Division 2 Round 2
Abbeyside A 1-21 Tallow 0-12 – Tallow, Friday, 15th April
 
County Hurling League Division 7 Round 2
Abbeyside B 1-16 Ballydurn 2-7 – Ballydurn, Thursday, 14th April
 
County Hurling League Division 7 Round 1
Abbeyside B v Clonea B – Abbeyside, Saturday, 9th April – CONCEDED BY CLONEA
 
County Hurling League Division 2 Round 1
Abbeyside A 2-20 Dunhill 1-17 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 7th April
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 2
Ballinacourty B 2-10 Colligan 0-10 – Abbeyside, Saturday, 2nd April
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 2
Ballinacourty A 1-12 Gaultier 1-7 – Abbeyside, Friday, 1st April
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 1
Ballinacourty B 0-9 Newtown 2-7 – Abbeyside, Saturday, 26th March
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 1
Ballinacourty A 0-8 Nire 1-9 – Abbeyside, Friday, 25th March
 
2021 County U20 Football Championship Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty 1-5 Rathgormack 0-5 – Fraher Field, Friday, 4th February
 
2021 County U20 Football Championship Division 1 Semi Final
Ballinacourty 6-8 St. Mary’s 0-3 – Stradbally, Sunday, 23rd January
 
2021 County U20 Football Championship Division 1 Round 1
Ballinacourty 1-15 St. Oliver’s / Clashmore 1-5 – Gold Coast, Sunday, 16th January
 
 

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Club Notes - 28th December

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next.  Next week's Jackpot will be €5,500. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 


Sunday, December 25, 2022

Happy Christmas

On behalf of all in our club we would like to wish all our members a supporters a very happy Christmas. We especially think of all of you who are away from our parish this Christmas. Nollaig shona daoibh go léir.



Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Club Notes - 21st December

 
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM took place in St Laurence’s Hall Ballinroad on Friday 02nd December with a good number of people in attendance.
Pakie Hurney gave a detailed breakdown of income and expenditure for the year and thanked all for their assistance during the last twelve months.  Chairman on behalf of all in the club thanked Pakie for the professional manner in which he handled the club’s finances during the year.
Jonathan O’Donovan reported on all on and off field activities for the year.  The chairman on behalf of the club thanked the secretary for his work during the year. 
The chairman began his address by sympathising with all those involved in the club who lost loved ones over the course of the year.  He especially remembered Shauna McGrath, Anthony Rochford, Antoinette Enright and Fr. Colin Fives, OSA (Club Vice President).  A minute’s silence was observed by all present.
He then thanked all the team managers and players for their commitment in 2022.  An unprecedented injury crisis impacted greatly on all our team’s abilities to perform to their highest level. 
He then expressed appreciation to Jack and Seán O’Hare for Adesco’s continued sponsorship of the club, which included the purchase of a new defibrillator for our club grounds.  Gratitude to all who bought and sold tickets and organised events, especially the in-person bingo which returned in February was offered.  Special recognition was given to Timmy Organ for refereeing many challenge matches free of charge, thus saving the club money on each occasion.
The club is in the process of transferring to the GAA’s Corporate Trustee model.  As Moira Mansfield will no longer be a trustee under this new model, the chairman proposed making Moira and Honorary Club President.  This was unanimously agreed.

Presidents: Liam Enright, Joseph Organ, Bernard Shields, Fr. Michael Enright, P.E., Moira Mansfield
Vice Presidents:Fr. Michael Brennock, Fr. Ned Hassett, PP
Chairman: Neil Moore
Assistant Chairman: Michael Ferncombe
Secretary: Jonathan O’Donovan
Treasurer: Pakie Hurney
Membership Officer: Kevin Tobin
Committee: Eddie O’Halloran, Michael O’Donovan, Jim O’Mahony, Carmel Power, Timmy Organ, Danny McGrath, Tom Whelan, Michelle Kiely, Karl Power (Juvenile Chairman) & Tomás Kiely.
 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next.  Next week's Jackpot will be €5,400. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 




U20 Hurling
The U20 hurlers go their championship underway versus Fourmilewater last Sunday in the Gold Coast after a false start the prior week due to the weather.  In what was a very enjoyable game, a fine second half performance saw us home by 6 points.  Next up is the Western Final and once a fixture becomes available we will post on our social media.
 
Sympathy
All in the club would like to express our deepest sympathies to Fr Ned Hassett on the death of his mother last week.
 
Happy Christmas
As these are our last notes for this year, we’d like to wish all our members and supporters all the best this Christmas season and a Happy New Year.  Thank you for your support the past 12 months.
 

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Club Notes - 14th December

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €5,300. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 


Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Club Notes - 7th December

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €5,200. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products

 


Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Club Notes - 30th November

 
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte will be held in St. Laurence's Hall, Ballinroad on Friday, 2nd December 2022 commencing at 7:30pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.

Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €5100. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 



U20 Football
The U20 footballers played Gaultier last Sunday in the Division 1 County Final. After a close game we unfortunately were beaten on a scoreline if 0-10 – 0-08. Hard luck to all involved and the focus now switches to the upcoming hurling championship.
 
Senior Football Reunion
On Saturday evening we had a very enjoyable evening in The Gold Coast, where a reunion was held for the group of players who won our 1st Senior football titles in 1978, 1979 and 1981. Preceding the dinner there was a mass for those involved who unfortunately are no longer with. A good time was had by all, with old friends catching up and many old stories shared.
We’d like to thanks Brendan O Brien and his committee who put a lot of work into organising the night.
 
Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo continues in the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Club Notes - 23rd November

 
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte will be held in St. Laurence's Hall, Ballinroad on Friday, 2nd December 2022 commencing at 7:30pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.
Nominations for election to the Executive Committee (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer, 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, 25th November 2022 at 6:00pm.
Any person wishing to be considered for the position of team manager of any club team from U20 to Senior in 2023 must submit their name to the secretary, in writing or via email, on or before Friday, 25th November 2022 at 6:00pm.

Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €5,000. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 

U20 Football
The U20 footballers overcame The Nire in the Division 1 County Semi Final at The Gold Coast on Saturday afternoon last. In rather inclement weather conditions, we prevailed on a score line of 3-05 to 0-10.
The County Final versus Gaultier will take place this coming Sunday in Walsh Park at 12.00. Please come along and support the lads.
 
Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo continues in the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 

 

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Club Notes - 16th November

 
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte will be held in St. Laurence's Hall, Ballinroad on Friday, 2nd December 2022 commencing at 7:30pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.
Nominations for election to the Executive Committee (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer, 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, 25th November 2022 at 6:00pm.
Any person wishing to be considered for the position of team manager of any club team from U20 to Senior in 2023 must submit their name to the secretary, in writing or via email, on or before Friday, 25th November 2022 at 6:00pm.

Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,900. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 



Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo continues in the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of CLG Dún na Mainistreach / Baile na Cúirte will be held in St. Laurence's Hall, Ballinroad on Friday, 2nd December 2022 commencing at 7:30pm sharp. All members are invited to attend.

Nominations for election to the Executive Committee (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer, 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, 25th November 2022 at 6:00pm.

Any person wishing to be considered for the position of team manager of any club team from U20 to Senior in 2023 must submit their name to the secretary, in writing or via email, on or before Friday, 25th November 2022 at 6:00pm.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Club Notes - 9th November

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,800. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products

 


Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Club Notes - 2nd November

Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,700. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 


Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Club Notes - 26th October

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,600. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 



Championship 2022
The Senior Footballers bowed out of the championship last Sunday when going down to defeat against The Nire. It was always going to be a tough assignment, but the lads battled gamely right to the end. We’d like to express our thanks to the players and mentors for their efforts throughout the year. Things didn’t go our way this time, but we’ll regroup and come back stronger next year.
 
Condolences
It was with profound sadness that we heard of the passing of Antoinette Enright last Monday morning. Antoinette was a hugely popular lady and of course the Enright family are steeped in the history of our club. Her 3 sons Patrick, Eoin and Stephen all played senior with the club, whilst Doc played for many years and is a club president having previously served in an array of positions including Chairman.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all Antoinette’s family and friends at this difficult time.
We’d also like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Anthony Rochford who died tragically last week. Anthony was a popular coach with our camogie club and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
 
Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo has returned to the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 
County Medal Presentation
On Saturday evening our U15 division 2 panel got together to in the Gold Coast to celebrate their recent victory in the hurling county final.  The boys enjoyed refreshments while they watched a recording of the match.  The medals were presented by senior players Conor Prunty (who also coached the team) and Michael Kiely.  Well done to all involved on a great season and we look forward to following the boys as they progress through the age ranks.

U15 Medal Presentation

 
Mini All Ireland Football Finals
Sponsored by David Walsh Office, School & Computer Supplies
Sunday was a marquee event for our academy boys as over 120 of them gathered to play the finals of the Mini All Ireland Football series.  In total we had 12 teams in action representing their designated counties and it was lovely to see some great football being played with a sense of healthy competition, while fun and participation were at the core of it all.  Proceedings began with the traditional parade to the playing pitch which was lead out by the Pop Up Pipers.  On arrival at the main pitch everyone stood to attention for a rousing rendition of our national anthem before the boys broke off to begin their warm ups. 
Along with the large number of enthusiastic young players came a big crowd of supporters made up of family and friends who cheered on from the sidelines.  The matches were hotly contested, as you might expect, and each of the boys gave their all with the encouragement of the coaches and the supporting crowds.  We had 6 finals and while not everyone could be a winner on the day, each and every one of our young players got due recognition for the effort that they put in, and the all-important medals and goodie bags to mark their participation.
It was fantastic to have the support of the Walsh family on the day and the generous sponsorship of the event from David Walsh Office, School & Computer Supplies, helped to make it special for all the boys taking part.  A special mention must go to young Grace and Jack who presented all the trophies and medals like true professionals – we hope to see both of them lined out in the club colours in the future!  Special thanks must also go to the “Pop Up Pipers & friends”; Noel Fraher, Martin “Switchie” O'Donnell,  Tony O' Shea (drummers), Gareth Higgins (Bass Drum), Liam Egan, Mary Beresford (flag bearers) and John Tynan (pipes). They volunteer their time and they add that bit of magic to the event which makes it special for the players and supporters alike.
All in all it was a great day and thanks to all the coaches for giving their time to organise the preliminary rounds and the finals but most importantly; giving their time and dedication to all of our young players.  Events like this, as well as all of our other activities through the year, help to ensure that we make our games as enjoyable so that we can keep as many boys as possible, playing and having fun.  Keep an eye on our social media for lots more photos and videos.

Mini All-Ireland Football Finals

 
Academy 2022
The Mini All Ireland finals officially brings down the curtain on our academy for the 2022 season.  Our Saturday morning Academy sessions have been going for over 30 weeks and have provided healthy exercise and above all fun, for almost 180 boys between the ages of 5 and 10.  Thanks to all the parents for the support and encouragement throughout the year and to the coaches for their enthusiasm and dedication.  From the perspective of our young players, the juice and biscuits at the end of each session is an essential part of their Saturday mornings so thanks to Ann Doyle, Dorothy Cliffe, Emma Power, Kaye Murray, Liz Power, Louise Byrne, Margo McGann, Paula Morrissey & Terri Foley for always giving a warm welcome to children and adults alike.
Keep an eye out in the spring for the start of the 2023 academy.  New members are always welcome.
 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Club Notes - 19th October

 

Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,500. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 



Championship 2022
The Senior Footballers overcame Kilrossanty in their County Quarter Final last Sunday. Absolutely horrendous weather conditions ensured it was going to be a tight close affair and so it proved. After playing with the aid of the elements in the 1st half we went in at half time with a 5 point lead. The 2nd half was a real battle as our opponents threw everything at us, but the lads defended resolutely and fought tenaciously for every ball and in the end we ran out 4 point winners.
Next up is a semi final date with The Nire next Sunday in Fraher Field at 2.00pm.
 
Meanwhile the Minors travelled to Walsh Park to take on Gaultier in the Division 1 County Final. This was a great game of football and the lads but in a tremendous performance of which they can be very proud. It was a tight affair all through and after 60 minutes it was all square. The extra time period took a similar pattern, and it was close all the way, with unfortunately Gaultier finishing the stronger which got them over the line.
Having won the plate final of the Division 1 hurling already, this was a very good year for this group of players and each and every one can be proud. Thanks to the players and mentors for their efforts.
 
Results
County Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Ballinacourty 0-8 Kilrossanty 0-4 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 16th October
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Final
Ballinacourty 1-8 Gaultier 2-8 – Walsh Park, Saturday, 15th October (AET)
 
Fixtures
County Senior Football Championship Semi Final
Ballinacourty v The Nire – Fraher Field, Sunday, 23rd October, 2:00pm

Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo has returned to the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 
U14 Hurling – Munster Super 10’s
Well done to our Under 14 hurlers who took part in the Munster GAA Super 10s blitz on Saturday.  The lads defeated St Marys, Ballygunner and Ballyduff to qualify for the Munster Finals Day in Mallow on November 5th.
 
Academy Update
Even though it’s mid October, our academy boys are still going hard at it!  On Friday evening the U10’s travelled to Killeagh where they gave a great account of themselves.
The U9’s travelled to Mallow to play in the under 9 Munster football blitz.  They lads played Fr. O’Neills (Cork), The Banner (Clare) & Clondrohid (Cork) and had great fun while playing quality football.
The youngest of our hurlers and footballers finished their season on Saturday with their normal fun filled session, followed by goodie bags (thanks to Eurospar, Abbeyside) and medals to reward their effort through the year.  Well done to all the coaches for their enthusiasm and dedication through the year and no doubt they’re looking forward to the 2023 season already.
 
Mini All Ireland Football Tournament
On Saturday morning at the field we have over 60 boys, aged 7 and 8, taking part in the football version of our Mini All Ireland tournament.  They lined out for Cavan, Clare, Donegal, Meath and Waterford and we witnessed some great contests and team work with no shortage of skills on display.  The U7 and U8 groups played the first four fixtures of the round robin section with the U9 and U10 boys scheduled to play their round robin matches on Tuesday (17th Oct).  The finals will take place on Sunday morning (23rd Oct) when we will have over 120 boys contesting for silverware and having fun in what promises to be a very enjoyable morning.
We would like to thank David Walsh Office, School & Computer Supplies for their very generous sponsorship of the Mini All Ireland tournament.  We ask all of our members and friends to support the business whenever they can. 
 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Club Notes - 12th October

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,400. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products




Sunday, October 9, 2022

Club Notes - 5th October

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €4,300. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
Championship 2022

The Intermediate footballers went down narrowly to Dungarvan last Friday evening and now have 1 game left in the round robin next Saturday versus Ballinameela in Fraher Field at 7.00pm.
Meanwhile the Minors had a good win over Rathgormack in the field last Sunday and are now qualified for the knockout stages where we play Clan na Gael in Kilmacthomas next Sunday at 11.00am.
 
Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo has returned to the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 
U15 Hurling County Champions
Our U15 hurlers had a fantastic victory in the division 2 county final against Clonea Power last Thursday (29th Sept) in Fraher Field.  Throughout the football and hurling season these two teams have been nip and tuck with matches played at break-neck speed and intensity – this county final would not deviate from the norm.  The first half was very tight and both teams had plenty goal chances but both goalkeepers were in top form, pulling off some outstanding saves.  Clonea Power went in at half time with a slender lead.
The second half was a different story as the village boys dominated proceeding from the off.  Work rate, team play and skilful hurling differentiated the two teams and Abbeyside kept the scoreboard ticking over with some very well taken points.  Surging runs from midfield yielded goals as the boys took over and dominated play.  This county title is the culmination of a long year of training and it’s nothing more than the boys deserve.  Well done to all the players and backroom team!

County U15 Division 2 Hurling Champions, 2022

 
Déise Óg Hurling Leagues
Our U12 team travelled to Carriganore on Saturday to play the division 1 hurling county final against Ballygunner.  The boys played into a stiff wind in the first half and Ballygunner picked off a few early scores but the Abbeyside boys showed great determination to get back in to the game and at half time Ballygunner lead by 0-09 to 0-05.  Unfortunately in the second half we weren’t able to capitalize on the tailwind but the boys never gave up and battled out to the end.  As you’d expect, the boys were upset at the final whistle but they did themselves, their families and the club proud.  They will have the opportunity to play in plenty more county finals in hurling and football, there’s no doubt about that.
The entire U12 group have had a great year and they continue to develop as a team.  They look forward to the 2023 season and will be as enthusiastic as ever.


Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Club Notes - 28th September

 
Club Lotto
We had our Lotto draw last Monday with the results below. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot will be €4,200.
Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and on our ClubZap at the following address - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products




Championship 2022
All 3 Adult teams were in action last weekend. The Seniors registered a good victory over The Brickies on Sunday and are now qualified for the quarter finals which are fixed for a few weeks time.
The Intermediates began their campaign on Friday evening with a game against Colligan in Fraher Field. After a competitive game we came up just short. Next up is a local derby against Dungarvan on Friday.
On Saturday afternoon the Junior’s travelled to Colligan to take on Affane. After a slow start, we found ourselves 7 points down at half time having played with a strong breeze. The 2nd half performance was superb, and we managed to draw level entering injury time. Unfortunately, however Affane had one last attack which yielded the winning score. Defeat means we are now eliminated from the championship after 2 games. Many thanks to the players and mentors for their efforts.
Meanwhile the Minors continued their championship with a trip to The Brickies on Sunday where the hosts won by 7 points.
 
Results
County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 2
Ballinacourty 3-10 Brickey Rangers 0-9 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 25th September
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 4
Ballinacourty 1-9 Brickey Rangers 3-10 – Bushy Park, Sunday, 25th September
 
Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Group C Round 2
Ballinacourty 3-9 Affane 3-10 – Colligan, Saturday, 24th September
 
Western Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 1
Ballinacourty 2-6 Colligan 1-11 – Fraher Field, Friday, 23rd September
 
Fixtures
Western Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 2
Ballinacourty v Dungarvan – Fraher Field, Friday, 30th September, 7:30pm
 
County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 5
Ballinacourty v Rathgormack – Abbeyside, Sunday, 2nd October, 11:00am
 
Bingo
Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo has returned to the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.
 
U15 Hurling Championship
The division U15 division two boys overcame Sacred Heart last Friday (23rd Sept) in Carriganore to qualify for the county final.  It was a tough physical encounter, but the Abbeyside boys fronted up and won in convincing fashion with a final score of 3-12 to 0-10.
The county final is fixed for 8pm on Thursday evening in Fraher Field where they play Clonea Power.  There has been nothing between the teams this season, so we wish the lads the best of luck and we ask all our members and friends to go over to Fraher Field on Thursday evening to support the lads.
 
U14 Championship
Preparations are well underway for the U14 hurling and football championships.  The championships are being run off quickly this year but none the less the boys will be line out and give it their all to take the titles.  Best of luck to the players and coaching teams.
 
Déise Óg Hurling Leagues
The U12 the division 1 hurlers played the county semi final against De la Salle, last Friday in the Burgery.  They got off to a good start with an early goal and went on to take the victory with a score line of 3:17 to 2:03.  The boys now have the county final against Ballygunner at 1pm on Saturday in Carriganore.
Hopefully we’ll have two U12 county finals to play on Saturday as Our U12 division 5 hurlers play their own county semi final, also against De la Salle, in Gracedieu on Monday (26th Sept).  Keep an eye on social media for an update on how the boys got on.
 
Academy Update
As well as our usual Saturday morning academy sessions the U8s were on the road again as they travelled to Carriganore to play in a blitz organized by Déise Óg.  It’s great for the boys to take part in these blitzes because it gives them the opportunity to play teams that they may not normally encounter.


Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Club Notes - 21st September

 

Club Lotto

We had our Lotto draw last Monday with the results below. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot will be €4,100.

Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and on our ClubZap at the following address - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products



Championship 2022

Our Senior and Junior teams made their respective championship debuts last weekend. The Senior team overcame a dogged Clashmore outfit on Sunday with some fine performances throughout the field. On Friday a very young Junior team unfortunately came up shot following a tight game versus The Geraldines.

Meanwhile the Minors continued their championship with a trip to Gaultier on Sunday where the hosts won by four points.

 

All the above are in action again this weekend with the Intermediates also entering the fray.

 

Results

County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 1

Ballinacourty 1-11 Clashmore 1-6 – Fraher Field, Sunday, 18th September

 

County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 3

Ballinacourty 0-4 Gaultier 0-8 – Gaultier, Sunday, 18th September

 

Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Group C Round 1

Ballinacourty 0-5 Geraldines 0-7 – Fraher Field, Friday, 16th September

 

Fixtures

Western Intermediate Football Championship Group B Round 1

Ballinacourty v Colligan – Fraher Field, Friday, 23rd September, 7:30pm

 

Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Group C Round 2

Ballinacourty v Affane – Colligan, Saturday, 24th September, 3:30pm

 

County Minor Football Championship Division 1 Round 4

Ballinacourty v Brickey Rangers – Bushy Park, Sunday, 25th September, 11:00am

 

County Senior Football Championship Group A Round 2

Ballinacourty v Brickey Rangers – Fraher Field, Sunday, 25th September, 1:45pm

 

Sympathy

On behalf of all in the club we’d like to offer our condolence to the family and friends of Nell Dalton (née Hennebry). In particular her sister Carmel who is a current member of the club committee. Our thoughts are with all at this difficult time.

 

Bingo

Please note that this week our regular Sunday Night Bingo has returned to the CBS Hall. Eyes down at the usual time of 8pm.

 

U15 Hurling Championship

Our U15 boys had mixed fortunes in the knockout stage of the championship in the past week.  Last Wednesday (14th Sept) the division 2 team played out an exciting encounter against a big physical St. Mary’s.  The group team from mid-county pushed our boys all the way to injury time when a well taken free clinched the victory for the village lads with a score of 2-12 to 3-08.  They now go on to play Sacred Heart in the semi final on Friday evening in Carriganore.  Throw-in is at 6:15pm so please go along and give the boys the support they deserve.

On Saturday morning (17th Sept) in Cappoquin our division 4 hurlers bowed out of the championship in a hotly contested plate semi final against Clashmore.  Having lost to Clashmore in the final match of the round robin stage the boys really upped their game  and lead for good spells of the game.  After a really great performance they sadly lost out by the narrowest of margins finishing on 0-09 to 2-02.  This group can hold their heads high after putting in a lot of hard work through the season and showing great development as the season progressed.  Well done to all.

 

Déise Óg Hurling Leagues

Our U12 division 1 team travelled to Ballygunner on Friday evening to play the last game of the round robin matches in the county hurling league.  The Abbeyside boys fought hard and played some great hurling but Ballygunner took the victory in the end by 3-08 to 1-07.

Both our division 1 and division 4 teams have made the semi final stages in the U12 leagues and both teams face De la Salle at the weekend.

 

U11 Tournament Victory in Cork

The U11’s made the quick switch from hurling to football last week and had only two training sessions before travelling to the outskirts of Cork city to take on some top quality competition in the annual Mick O’ Leary tournament, hosted by Glanbia Football Club.  The tournament consisted of some of the top clubs around the country, including Cuala (Dublin), Lucan Sarsfields (Kildare), St. Finbarrs (Cork).  This level of opposition didn’t deter the boys from Ballinacourty though as they topped their group, beating Valley Rovers, St. Finbarr’s and Lucan Sarsfields.  They were drawn against the famous Austin Stack’s in the semi final and overcame the challenge with quality football and impressive work rate.  The final saw the lads take on the hosts Glanmire and after a very tough encounter Ballinacourty claimed the victory and brought the cup back to our parish.  This was a great achievement from this group and it’s well deserved after the dedication and effort that they have put in throughout the season.   

Victorious U11 Footballers

 

Academy Update

Saturday was busy for our academy teams with the U7’s welcoming our neighbours Stradbally to the Burgery where they played loads of games in very well run blitz.  The boys all had great fun and really enjoyed the games in the lovely weather.

Meanwhile, the U8’s made the trip to Tramore to play a hurling blitz against Micheál MacCraith Tramore and Ballygunner.  The boys really enjoyed the games and competed very well with the eastern clubs and deserved the refreshments afterwards.  We knew that U8’s were well able to hurl but they also showed that they have the makings of formidable choir.  On the bus home they belted out the classics like “Up the Village” and “Everywhere we go…”.  It was a great morning and was enjoyed by all.

Our academy continues every Saturday morning from 10am and keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the return of our Mini All Ireland Football series.


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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