FAREWELL TO THE PITCH: The Final Poc event was held in glorious weather at Pairc Antóin Ó’Briain. There were matches from Under 4s to Masters level, with a barbecue, Irish Dancing, kiddie games and treats. This memorable day ended with Tony O’Brien’s son, Tony, striking the final poc before redevelopment begins. Thanks to everyone who made the event possible and those who supported it.

SENIOR INTER-COUNTY HURLERS: Best wishes to Cian, Aaron and Diarmaid in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final.

MINOR HURLERS: Patrickswell were eliminated from the Championship after suffering defeat at Bruff. The match started badly as Bruff scored two goals and a point within three minutes. Ryan Foley struck two frees in quick succession, but we conceded a third goal and two more points. After ten minutes, the scoreline was 3-3 to 0-2. Ryan Foley hit the net and sparked a revival which trimmed the half-time score as 3-5 to 1-5 (Ryan Foley 0-2 and Thomas Lynch).

The second half began with three unanswered Bruff points before Ryan Foley scored a point. The host’s fourth goal put Patrickswell eleven points adrift at 4-8 to 1-6. There was a mini revival when the ‘Well plundered five points in a row (Rory Foley 0-3, Ryan Foley and Harry Lynch). However, Bruff slammed the door with a flurry of three points. Jay O’Neill put over the last point of the match as Patrickswell lost by 4-11 to 1-12.

GAELIC FOOTBALL: The Junior C footballers made a great start to the Championship away to Camogue Rovers. Paddy Gardiner and Eoin Harmon scored early goals that were supplemented by three points from Jason Gillane 0-2 and Francis McAuliffe. The home team managed to get on the scoreboard, but Francis McAuliffe notched our third goal and there were five additional points from Jason Gillane, Briain Og O’Sullivan, David Woulfe and Paddy Gardiner 0-2. The interval score was 3-8 to 1-2.

The second half began with another spell of one-way Patrickswell traffic. We claimed another goal from Paul O’Brien, with more points from Jason Gillane 0-2, Eoin Harmon, Francis McAuliffe, David Woulfe, Briain Og O’Sullivan and Paul O’Brien. Leading 4-15 to 1-2, Camogue had a brief purple patch of a goal and two points. However Jason Gillane and David Woulfe sealed a 4-17 to 2-4 win.

CAMOGIE: There was double success as the Senior Camogie team beat Granagh Ballingarry in the Division 1 Cup Final and the U13 girls beat Galbally in their own County Final.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday July 6 was not won. The numbers drawn were 16, 20, 28 and 29. The bonus number was 24. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Antoinette Holland and Richard Bennis, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Phil Sullivan, Bernie Scully, Richie Kenny, Anthony Moore, James Hall and Imelda Cusack. This week’s jackpot is €11,800