FAREWELL TO THE PITCH: There will be a flood of memories as Patrickswell GAA and Camogie Club mark the closure of our current pitch at Páirc Antóin Ó Briain. We will be hosting ‘The Final Poc’ on Saturday July 11 from 9.00am to 6.00pm. A great event is planned. Please follow our social media accounts for updates on ‘The Final Poc’. There will be a barbecue, fun activities for the children, a DJ, teas coffees & treats, the Club Gear Shop and much more! Check out our souvenir programme, which will be available at the event.
SENIOR INTER-COUNTY HURLERS: Congratulations to Cian, Aaron and Diarmaid for reaching another All-Ireland Hurling Championship final. It was a great comeback by Limerick.
MINOR HURLERS: Patrickswell made a disappointing start to the championship after a heavy defeat at Hospital Herbertstown. The hosts notched the first two points before Ryan Foley knocked over a free. We fell further behind at 0-4 to 0-1, but fresh points from Ryan Foley and Thomas Lynch closed the gap at 0-4 to 0-3. Hospital Herbertstown scored another goal and point to increase their lead to 1-5 to 0-3. There was a positive response from the ‘Well as Thomas Lynch hit the net and Ryan Foley added a free. On the 25 minute mark, we trailed by a mere 1-5 to 1-4. While Ryan Foley celebrated Patrickswell’s second goal, we conceded four points. Unfortunately, Patrickswell suffered a red card that ultimately changed the match. At half-time, Hospital Herbertstown led by 1-9 to 2-4.
The second half was a gruelling experience. The hosts hit a goal and four points before Callum Butler responded with a free. Behind by eight points at 2-13 to 2-5, we were ravaged by three more goals and five points in a 15-minute spell. The scoreline was 5-18 to 2-5 with five minutes left. Callum Butler and Ryan Foley both scored frees, but Hospital Herbertstown cancelled these scores out. Callum Butler’s late point was outdone by the home team’s sixth goal. The result was a 6-20 to 2-8 reverse. On Friday July 10, we travel to Bruff at 7.30pm.
GAELIC FOOTBALL: The Junior C Championship starts with a visit to Camogue Rovers on Sunday July 12 at 6.30pm.
CAMOGIE: The Senior camogie team face Granagh Ballingarry in the Division 1 Cup final on Friday July 10 in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale at 7.30pm. The Under 16 girls visit Newcastle West on Tuesday July 7 at 7.00pm.
CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday June 29 was not won. The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 15 and 21. The bonus number was 5. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Louise O’Donnell and David Byrnes, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Aaron, Jason & Sarah Gillane, Johnny Gavin, Mag Foley, Denis O’Connor, Tadhg & M O’Riordan and Lindsey Lyons. This week’s jackpot is €11,600
