Club Notes - 30th March

 

Club Lotto

Our weekly lotto takes place on Monday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €1,600. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 

Football League

The first competitive playing action for our adult teams took place over the weekend with the Seniors going down to defeat against The Nire last Friday evening in the club grounds on a score line 0-08 to 1-09. The Intermediates were in action also and were defeated by Newtown on Saturday evening 0-09 to 2-07.
 
This weekend fixtures are as follows –
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 2
Ballinacourty A v Gaultier – Abbeyside, Friday, 1^st April, 8:00pm
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 2
Ballinacourty B v Colligan – Abbeyside, Saturday, 2^nd April, 2:00pm

Academy Update

Our under 8 boys enjoyed the spring sunshine on Saturday morning as 27 of them took to the field for a fun and active football session.  As well as ducking and diving through obstacle courses, the boys took part in fun activities aimed at developing the core skills of football and build team spirit. The juice and biscuits at the end of training were well deserved!  Our academy runs every Saturday morning and new members are always welcome.

 

Under 9 Football Blitz

Our club grounds were also busy on Saturday afternoon when our under 9 footballers welcomed Gaultier to play a football blitz.  31 young Ballinacourty footballers lined out and played four fun-filled matches against the boys from the Barony.  It was all smiles afterwards as the boys enjoyed the well-deserved refreshments.
 

Under 13 Hurling Day Out

34 of our under 13 boys travelled by coach to Kilkenny on Sunday to take in the national hurling league semi-final.  Before going to Nowlan Park they played James Stephens, who like us, are also known as “The Village”.  It was the boys’ first hurling match for a long time and gave a really good account of themselves before going on to support their clubmates Neil and Mikey as they lined out against Wexford.
 

Under 13 & Under 15 Football Championship

On Monday 28^th our under 15 division 1 team play St. Olivers in Ballinameela while our division 4 team host Affane in the Burgery. Our under 13 divison 1 team are away to Naomh Bríd on Wednesday evening while the division 4 boys take on Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at our club grounds.  Best of luck to all!
 

Intercounty

The Waterford Senior Hurlers scored a resounding victory over Wexford last Sunday in the Division 1 League semi-final with our own Neil Montgomery and Michael Kiley playing prominent roles. They now face off against Cork in the Final in Thurles this Saturday evening at 19.15 and we wish all involved the very best of luck. It would be fantastic to bring a national title back to the Deise.
 
Aaron Beresford, and Brian Looby meanwhile were part of the Waterford Senior Footballers panel last Sunday in Cavan where unfortunately they were beaten.
 

Bingo

Sunday Night Bingo continues every Sunday at 8pm.

Membership

With the new season rapidly approaching, 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.

Sympathy

We also offer our condolences to the Power family, especially Robert and Patrick, who played for the club, on the death of Catherine Power. Out thoughts are with all her family and friends at this difficult time.
 

Club Notes - 23rd March

 

Club Lotto

Our weekly lotto takes place on Monday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €1,400. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 

Bingo

Sunday Night Bingo continues every Sunday at 8pm.
Last week we had a very successful fundraiser for the Red Cross Ukraine appeal and we’d like to sincerely thank all the players on the night for contributing to this great cause.

Membership

With the new season rapidly approaching, 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.
 

Academy Update

Our under 7s have started the season with a few weeks of football and already we are seeing great energy and enthusiasm from the lads. We definitely have a few stars of the future in the group.
New members are always welcome so call out to our club grounds any Saturday morning to join in the fun. Contact our Facebook page or email us on abbeycourtyjuvenilesec@gmail.com to find out more.

Great fun and games for our U7 boys

 

Intercounty

Aaron Beresford, John Elstead and Brian Looby were part of the Waterford Senior Footballers panel last Sunday in Fraher Field where unfortunately they were beaten in very controversial circumstances by Sligo. This Sunday they make the long trip to Cavan.
The hurlers meanwhile went down to a defeat in Kilkenny last Sunday also, where Neil Montgomery and Michael Kiely saw action. This weekend they face Wexford in the league semi final.
 

Club Notes - 16th March

Club Lotto

Our weekly lotto takes place on Monday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €1,400. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products

Bingo

Sunday Night Bingo continues every Sunday at 8pm.
This week will be a fundraiser in aid of the Red Cross Ukraine. All profit from this night will go to the Red Cross.
Double books €20, single books €15.
All full panels €100, with 10 games to play.
 

Medal Presentation

There was a large crowd in Minnie’s last Saturday evening where Club President Bernard Shields presented the medal to our 2020 Senior football county champions and U-20 hurlers and footballers.
 

Membership

With the new season rapidly approaching, 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.
 

U15 Football Championship

We had mixed fortunes for our under 15 footballers on Sunday morning when we lined out two teams in the championship. Our division 1 side recorded a convincing 7-04 to 1-01 victory down in Tramore to continue their great start to the championship.
Our division 4 team hosted Portlaw/Ballyduff Lower in the Burgery and despite a valiant effort, they lost out to our much bigger and physically stronger visitors.
 

Academy Update

Our pitches were closed on Saturday morning due to the heavy rain in the previous days so our academy had to be postponed. This didn't stop our under 10's though as they hit the beach in Ballinclamper to make sure that they didn't miss out on any valuable practice time. This was great idea from the coaches and the boys had great craic too!
We're back in action at our club grounds in the Burgery next Saturday morning for boys aged between 5 & 10. New members are always welcome and if you have any questions you can contact us through our Facebook page or by emailing abbeycourtyjuvenilesec@gmail.com.
 

Intercounty

Aaron Beresford, John Elstead and Brian Looby were all in action for the Waterford Senior Footballers last Sunday in Wexford where unfortunately they were beaten in a close game. This Sunday they welcome Sligo to Fraher Field.
The hurlers meanwhile are in action versus Kilkenny this coming Sunday also.
 

Club Notes - 9th March

Club Lotto

Our weekly lotto takes place on Monday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €1,300. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products

Bingo

Sunday Night Bingo continues every Sunday at 8pm.
We also held our first Monster Bingo in over 2 years in the Park Hotel last Sunday and we’d like to thank all who helped out on the day and of course all the players who attended.
 

Medal Presentation

The medal presentation for our Senior Footballer and U-20’s will take place this coming Saturday in Minnies at 7pm. All are welcome to attend what promises to be a great night.
 

Membership

With the new season rapidly approaching, 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.
 

U15 Football Championship

Our division 1 team had a good start to their campaign, recording a 6-12 to 0-02 win over Gaultier. There's a lot more hard work to be put in but it was a great team performance and they now begin preparations for their next opponents, Tramore, this weekend.
Our division 4 team put in a spirited display against Naomh Brid in their first outing last Sunday morning in Modeligo. The result didn't go their way, losing 2-09 to 1-03, but a lot of these boys are under 15 again next year so each time they line out together they gain valuable experience.
It's great to see that our policy of developing our young players is being advanced through entering two teams at each age group in the juvenile championships. This means that all of our young players get as much game time as possible and have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Well done to all the boys and we look forward to following their journey through the year.
 

Academy Update - Nursery

We have started back with our U5/6 boys, and we are full steam ahead. We had 32 at last Saturday’s session. The lads are having great fun enjoying the various activities and games with our coaches. We are using stations to practice the basic skills of catching, kicking, running, and socialising, with a mixture of fun and mayhem thrown in for good measure. We’ll see everyone back on next Saturday the 11th at 10:30. Any newcomers always welcome. You can contact us through our Facebook page or by emailing abbeycourtyjuvenilesec@gmail.com.
 

Intercounty

The Waterford Senior hurlers were both in action last weekend. With our own Conor Prunty, Neil Montgomery and Michael Kiely all contributing to a great win over Tipperary. There’s a two week break now before the trip to Kilkenny.
The footballers meanwhile are in action versus Wexford this coming Sunday.
 

Club Notes - 2nd March

 

Club Lotto

Our weekly lotto continues on Monday night next. Next week's Jackpot will be €1,200.

 

Under 15 Championship

Our U15 footballers play the first round of the championship next Sunday. We will have two Ballinacourty teams in action on the day, with one playing Naomh Bhríd in Modeligo at 11am and the other playing Gaultier at our club grounds at 6pm. Please get out and support the boys as they have been putting in a lot of hard work over the last number of weeks. Best of luck to all involved!
 

Academy News

It was great to see our club grounds burst to life again on Saturday morning with the start of our 2022 academy. It was definitely more like winter than spring with a cold blustery wind but none the less, our young hurlers and footballers turned out in their droves. 
Over 100 boys from ages 5 to 10 had great craic and enjoyed their morning thanks to well organized, fun filled sessions with our coaches. Well done to all the boys and see you next week again.
Thanks also to the crew that organized refreshments to provide treats for the players and much needed tea and coffee for the parents!
It was great to see so many new faces and new members are always welcome so come along any Saturday morning to join in the fun. If you want to find out more, contact us through our Facebook page or by emailing abbeycourtyjuvenilesec@gmail.com.

Bingo

Sunday Night Bingo continues continue every Sunday at 8pm.
 

Intercounty

The Waterford Senior footballers and hurlers were both in action last weekend. The footballers with our own Brian Looby, John Elstead and Aaron Beresford onboard, were in action versus Leitrim in Fraher Field where unfortunately they were beaten.
The hurlers meanwhile made the long trip north to Belfast where they faced Antrim. After a good game they came away with a 2 point victory, with Conor Prunty, Neil Montgomery and Michael Kiley all contributing to the win.
This Sunday Tipperary are the opposition in Walsh Park.
 

Sympathy

On behalf of everyone in the club we’d like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Tom Tobin who passed away last week. Tom was a brother of committee member Kevin Tobin.