Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Club Notes - 24th April

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next.  Next week's Jackpot will be €12,400. Tickets can be purchased from club sellers and by clicking on the following link - https://abbeycourtygaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products
 
Or alternatively scan the QR code below.
 

Intercounty
First off this week, congratulation to Waterford and especially our own lads Conor, Neil and Michael on a massive win over Cork in the 1st round of the Munster championship. This was a great occasion in front of a capacity Walsh Park with an excellent performance. It’s great to get a win on the board and it’s on now to Tipp in 2 weeks’ time.
Unfortunately, the Senior footballer and U-20 hurlers were both defeated. There’ll be other days for these and hopefully we’ll gat another few wins on the board.

County Leagues
The county leagues continued over the weekend with both football teams in action. The Intermediates went down by 2 points against Bunmahon on Thursday, whilst the Seniors had a good win over An Rinn on Saturday.
This coming weekend Gaultier and Fenor provide the opposition.
 
Results
County Football League Division 1 Round 3
Ballinacourty A 1-14 An Rinn 1-10 – Abbeyside, Saturday, 20th April
 
County Minor Hurling League Group B Round 1
Abbeyside 1-20 St. Oliver’s 2-11 – Ballinameela, Thursday, 18th April
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 3
Ballinacourty B 2-11 Bunmahon 3-10 – Abbeyside, Thursday, 18th April
 
Fixtures
County Minor Hurling League Group B Round 2
Abbeyside v Brickey Rangers – Abbeyside, Tuesday, 23rd April, 7:30pm
 
County Football League Division 1 Round 4
Ballinacourty A v Gaultier A – Gaultier, Friday, 26th April, 7:00pm
 
County Football League Division 4 Round 4
Ballinacourty B v Fenor – Abbeyside, Sunday, 28th April, 12:00 noon
 
Academy Update
The boys from the U6 to U10 groups didn't let the bad weather interrupt their Saturday morning fun over the past weeks, but the glorious sunshine on Saturday meant that that there was a great buzz out at the field amongst our young players, their parents, and the coaches too!
The sliotars were flying with the U6's in the astroturf, while out on grass the U7's and U8's were honing their skills with the big ball and making the most of the firm ground.
On the main pitch the U9's welcomed An Ghealtacht and Ardmore in the Déise Óg football league. It was lovely to see young Adam Drummey return to action after a long term injury, and scoring a goal to boot!
The other half of the group travelled to play St. Pat's and Dungarvan. Well done boys!


 
U10
After a good block of football, the boys picked up the hurleys this week, both to keep the eye in and to introduce a bit of variety. They play the next round of the Déise Óg U10 football League this weekend and are looking forward to find out who they will be playing. 
 
U11
Like the U9s and U10s, the U11s have two teams in their Deise Óg league. On Monday 15th, one team played Lismore and Dungarvan in the Burgery while the other group played St Mary's in Bonmahon. Both teams did really well and enjoyed the challenge!
 
U12
Our U12s made the most of the good weather with two outings this week. Friday saw them in action against St Marys where they put on a fantastic team display of hurling. On Sunday they hosted Rathgormack in a tough encounter which saw a slow first half display but a mighty second half. The lads continue with training this week and are on the road for hurling on Friday.
 
U13
The championship campaign continued for the U13s with a visit to Lismore where they lost out by four points. Next up is Gaultier on Wednesday evening in the Burgery. Good luck lads! 
 
U15
The division 1 team played the Nire on Monday 15th in the Mill field. It was a tough match but the Ballinacourty boys ran out convincing winners with a scoreline of 2-11 to 1-08. They host St Oliver's in the next round on Monday 22nd.
The division 4 panel were scheduled to play Ballyduff Upper on Monday 15th but the match was postponed due to a shortage of referees. On Monday 22nd they travel to Portlaw in what will be the second match in the championship. Best of luck to both panels.
 
County Duty
Six boys from our juvenile section donned the county colours over the weekend. On Saturday, Dara Byrne, Rian Cliffe, Killian Hagan and Fionnán Murray played for the Waterford U14 hurling development squad in UL against Limerick. Well done boys and keep up the good work.
On Sunday it was the turn of Lochlainn Hurney, (Scoil Mhuire) and Tadgh O' Connor (Scoil Gharbhán) to wear the white and blue. The two boys from our U13 panel played at half time in Walsh Park during Waterford's win over Cork. The boys did their families, their schools and their club very proud and had a fantastic day.

Tadhg O'Connor

Lochlainn Hurney
 
Primary Schools
Congratulations Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside, who won the primary schools football county final during the week. Well done to all involved, it's a great achievement. 
 
Camogie News
U6, U8 and 10 Training
Friday evenings continue to be a hive of activity with the return of our youngest members at U6, U8 and U10 age groups! Training will continue every Friday evening at Abbeyside GAA field 6.15-7pm, why not come along! New members are always welcome. Follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram).
 
U15 Feile Sat 20th April
Sadly it was not our day for the U15 Feile girls, well done for competing girls, we are so proud of you, the year is only getting started, and looking forward to seeing you in action again!
 
U15 Féile Camogie 

U16 First Championship Game Win!
Our U16 girls had a great start to the championship with a convincing win against Mount Sion. Congratulations girls on a great effort and super win! Next game this Thursday against Ballyduff Upper, best of luck girls!
 
Junior Championship Win!
Our junior girls were also in action this weekend, and got off to a great start with a win over Ring, thanks to Ring for a great sporting game, and well done girls!! Next game against Butlerstown Friday 26th April.

Junior Camogie Team

Waterford Minors in All Ireland Final
Abbeyside camogie would like to wish the Waterford Minor Camogie team and mentors the best of luck in the All Ireland Final on Saturday 27th April playing Tipperary, at Nowlan Park Kilkenny, throw in at 4.30pm, why not go along! Great achievement to get this far! Best of luck girls!!!
 
Friary Superschools
Congratulations to our own Abbeyside camogie and GAA players, Lauren Cliffe, Maeve Rowe, Kealan Barry, Eoin Morrissey and Jack Hurney who represented their school, St Augustine's Friary in the superschools competition in France last week. This group were part of the 20 school competitors who travelled to France, competing in multiple sports (Athletics, Swimming, Basketball, Rowing, Soccer, Table tennis and Badminton). The team won the competition, Sweden coming a close second! Well done everyone!
 
Best of Luck Cadhla!
All at the club would like to wish Cadhla McGrath all the best as she sets off on her travels, have the best time, enjoy every minute of your new adventure, and no doubt we will see you back in the Abbeyside jersey again soon!

Hiker, Cadhla & Eleanor McGrath


 
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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