JUNIOR A HURLERS: Patrickswell were defeated by a strong Knockainey side in the County Intermediate Hurling League Final. It was a game of two halves, with the breeze having a major impact. Patrickswell started the match at a high tempo and struck six points in twelve minutes without reply from Cian Enright (0-2), Cian Fitzgerald, David Woulfe, Darragh Ahern and Josh Carey. Kieran Long’s goal opened a nine-point lead after 15 minutes. Despite Knockainey scoring a goal, Patrickswell were still ahead by 1-7 to 1-2 after twenty minutes. Patrickswell increased the lead to 1-10 to 1-3 with points from Eoin Harmon, Cian O’Gorman and Darragh Ahern. Knockainey responded with a second goal and another point to trim the deficit to three points. Just before half-time, Eoin Harmon popped up with a brace of points to put Patrickswell 1-12 to 2-4 ahead.

Knockainey played with the breeze in the second half, with a devastating effect. The South Men rattled off eight consecutive points to take a three-point lead at 2-12 to 1-12. Peter Harty’s point halted the charge, but another goal and two points were conceded shortly after. There were ten minutes left and the ‘Well trailed by 3-14 to 1-13. Despite points from Gavin Carey and Peter Harty, Knockainey were 3-17 to 1-15 ahead with a few minutes left. Cian Enright’s late goal was a consolation. It had been a great League campaign overall, but Knockainey emerged as 3-17 to 2-15 winners.

FUNDRAISER: Patrickswell’s Senior hurlers, in association with Milford Care Centre, are currently selling chocolate bars with Golden Tickets inside for €5. Milford Care Centre will receive 50% of the proceeds. They will be in the shops in Patrickswell soon also. If you get a golden ticket, you are in for a prize. The top prize is €500 cash, with other prizes to be announced. Prize winners will be revealed in Punch’s Bar on August 12.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday June 19 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 15 and 29. The bonus number was 32. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Julie Shanahan and the €20 prizes were claimed by Kieran Carroll, Audrey O’Brien, Mike Prendeville, John Phillips and Colin Gavin. This week’s jackpot is €6,000.