Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Club Notes - 25th June

 
Club Lotto
Our weekly lotto takes place on Tuesday night next.  Next week's Jackpot will be €18,500. 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.
 

Bingo
Our regular Sunday night Bingo continues every week in the CBS Hall.  Eyes down at 8.00pm.
 
‘Win A House In Waterford’ Draw
We ask all our supporters to please support the Win a House in Waterford draw, which is ongoing at present.  Along with our Camogie and Ladies Football clubs, we are seeking to raise enough money through this draw to build toilets and dugout on our new pitch.  As well as having a chance to win a fantastic prize you will be helping us provide better facilities for all our members.
Tickets are available from any club committee member or online at www.winahoiseinwaterford.com.  If purchasing online, please remember to use the drop-down menu to select Abbeyside Ballinacourty as your club.
 
Hurling League Champions
Well done to our Junior Hurlers who won the Division 7 of the county league over the weekend when they defeated Ballydurn 1-19 to 1-07. This is our 2nd trophy of the year, adding to the football title won a few weeks back.
 
Academy Action
On the longest day of the year, our club grounds were a hive of activity as the Academy sessions lit up under glorious sunshine.  With huge crowds of people in attendance, boys aged 5 to 10 enjoyed a fantastic morning of hurling and football.  The energy and fun were infectious as the next generation of Abbeyside and Ballinacourty stars played with smiles and spirit.  Call out any Saturday morning from 10am to join in on the fun.
 
Under 8 Hurlers Take on Kiltha Óg
Amongst the bustle of the Academy morning, our Under 8s took to the field for a highly enjoyable hurling match against Kiltha Óg from East Cork.  It was a classic morning of "clash of the ash" with great pulling on the ball and lots of excitement throughout.  The young Abbeyside hurlers gave it their all and earned their well-deserved post-match treats!
 
U8 Hurlers v Kiltha Óg

Under 11s in Action
After the Academy wrapped up on Saturday morning, the Under-11s took to the main field – currently in immaculate condition – for their matches.  Despite a slightly reduced playing pool due to holidays, our boys put in great performances in both hurling and football against St. Molleran’s.  There was plenty of skill and determination on show with the small and big ball, and the lads are now eagerly looking forward to their trip on Saturday to play Moycarkey-Borris – followed by cheering on the county minors in their All Ireland final in Semple Stadium.
 
Annual Village Poc Fada
Our U11 and U12 players took part in the much-loved annual Village Poc Fada, continuing a special tradition in a beautiful setting on Abbeyside beach.  Each team of three carefully picked their course, avoiding rocks and aiming for a long roll on the hard sand.  The 2km route began at the church, turned at the cove, and saw the young hurlers battle a stiff wind on the return leg – a fantastic display of skill and teamwork!

Poc Fada 2025
 
Club Clean-Up Day
Led by Kevin, a hardworking and enthusiastic team – ranging in age from 14 to a fair bit older! – took part in a big tidy-up around the club.  Volunteers painted, weeded, swept, picked litter, and repaired fences, all in a wonderful demonstration of club pride and community spirit.  Well done and thank you to all who rolled up their sleeves!
 
Congratulations Cailíní
Big congratulations to the U15 girls and their camogie coaches on winning their national Féile in Wexford on Saturday.  It's a great achievement and well done to all involved!
 
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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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
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