Author: Maurice Fitzgerald

UNDER 20 HURLERS: Patrickswell suffered defeat to Kilmallock in the second fixture of the Championship. The first five minutes produced plenty of action as Patrickswell trailed narrowly by 0-4 to 0-3 (Billy Earls, Harry McDonagh and Hugh Maher). Patrickswell failed to score for another twelve minutes as Kilmallock notched four additional points to open a 0-8 to 0-3 lead. However, the ‘Well surged back into the match with a flurry of a goal from Hugh Maher and four points from Billy Earls 0-2, Rory Foley and Dayle McDonagh. By the 25th minute, we led by 1-7 to 0-8. Unfortunately the Balbec struck a goal and a point to reach half-time 1-9 to 1-7 ahead.

The start of the second half was positive. By the 40th minute, Patrickswell were 1-12 to 1-11 ahead thanks to Hugh Maher, Dayle McDonagh 0-2, Harry McDonagh and Liam Fitzgerald. Kilmallock delivered a crushing response with a goal and six points without reply in a six minute salvo. In the 45th minute, Patrickswell trailed by 2-17 to 1-12. This prompted a revival from the ‘Well, who trimmed the deficit to five points as a result of Hugh Maher’s goal and fresh points from Rory Foley and Dayle McDonagh. There were ten minutes remaining and we stood a chance at 2-19 to 2-14. The door was slammed shut as Kilmallock notched two goals and four points to Liam Fitzgerald’s solitary point. The result was a 4-23 to 2-15 defeat.

UNDER 16 HURLERS: The U16 hurlers delivered a spirited performance in the Division 2 Championship final against Dromcollogher-Broadford. Our opponents edged the opening quarter, with five points to Ryan Foley’s goal. However, by half-time the teams were inseparable at 1-8 to 0-11 as Ryan Foley secured seven points and Eoin Hennessy hit another.

The initial fifteen minutes of the second half were dominated by Dromcollogher-Broadford’s six points, which Ryan Foley halted with a point. Patrickswell now trailed by 0-17 to 1-9. Ryan Foley scored his second goal and two more points, but our opponents also struck a goal and a point. There were five minutes left to claw back four points at 1-18 to 2-11. To their credit, Dromcollogher-Broadford increased their tempo and scored the last four points of the final to cement a 1-22 to 2-11 win. Hard luck to the players and management.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday October 13 was not won. The numbers drawn were 16, 23, 25 and 29. The bonus number was 30. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Imelda Bennis and Joe Dore, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Mary Gillane, Avril Maher, Mary & Emma O’Reilly, Ger Clancy, John Murphy and Andrew O’Grady. This week’s jackpot is €4,400

CAMOGIE: Patrickswell’s Intermediate Camogie team produced a masterful performance to win the Championship final against Templeglantine. Sarah Fitzgerald scored a goal within thirty seconds, but Templeglantine levelled with three consecutive points. Another Sarah Fitzgerald point had Patrickswell level at 1-1 to 0-4 after fifteen minutes. The key phase of the match was a devastating seven-minute spell from Patrickswell that yielded a goal and five points without reply (Sophie Carey 1-0, Roisin O’Brien 0-3, Ciara Barry and Sarah Fitzgerald). Patrickswell were now 2-6 to 0-4 ahead. Before half-time, three more points were added by Rachel O’Grady and Roisin O’Brien 0-2 to secure a nine-point interval lead of 2-9 to 0-6.

The second half was a perfect case of keeping Templeglantine at arm’s length. By the 45th minute mark, Patrickswell were still seven points ahead at 2-13 to 0-12 (Sarah Fitzgerald and Ciara Barry 0-3). The nerves were eliminated when three points from Sarah Fitzgerald, Roisin O’Brien and Ciara Barry gave the ‘Well an unassailable nine-point lead of 2-16 to 0-13 on 56 minutes. The icing on the cake was captain Sarah Carey’s point to ensure a 2-17 to 0-13 victory.

UNDER 20 HURLERS: Patrickswell started their opening match of the season against Ballybrown at a whirlwind pace. In the 15th minute, the ‘Well were 0-8 to 0-0 ahead thanks to Liam Fitzgerald 0-3, Hugh Maher 0-3, Dayle McDonagh and Rory Foley. Unfortunately that was our high water mark as Ballybrown dominated the rest of the first half to equalise at 0-10 apiece (Liam Fitzgerald 0-2).

By the 45th minute, Ballybrown led by 0-16 to 0-12 (Liam Fitzgerald 0-2). The game swung decidedly in their favour with a goal. Afterwards, they outscored Patrickswell by five points to three points (Billy Earls, Dayle McDonagh and Rory Foley). The final result was a 1-21 to 0-15 reverse. The next match is on Sunday October 19 at 12pm noon against Kilmallock at home.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell ended its first foray into Junior C hurling with defeat away to Ballybrown. Patrickswell were competitive in the opening ten minutes as Owen McNamara’s brace cancelled out Ballybrown. Unfortunately, Patrickswell failed to score for twenty minutes while our neighbours accrued two goals and five points. Dean Cawley and Jack Gorman stopped the rot, but we trailed by 2-8 to 0-4 at the break.

The first fifteen minutes of the second half remained difficult as Ballybrown stretched their lead to 4-11 to 0-6 (Briain Og O’Sullivan and Tadhg Hannon). A fightback from Patrickswell produced goals from Jason Murphy, Briain Og O’Sullivan and points from Garry Murphy, Gearoid Balfry and Jake Carey. The final result was a 4-14 to 2-9 defeat.

UNDER 16 HURLERS: The U16 Division 2 Championship final against Dromcolligher-Broadford is on Saturday October 18 at 12.15pm in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday October 6 was not won. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 28 and 29. The bonus number was 30. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Ger Synnott and Sheila Joyce, while the €20 prizes were claimed by John O’Grady, Cathy O’Regan, Ed Lowe, Muriel Murray, Maurice McDermott and Jack Ruttle. This week’s jackpot is €4,200

UNDER 16 HURLERS: The U-16 hurlers defeated a heavily fancied Kildimo-Pallaskenry side in the Division 2 Championship semi-final. Patrickswell scored the first two points, but were pegged back by a goal. The ‘Well were unfazed and built a 0-7 to 1-0 lead by the 15th minute. Kildimo-Pallaskenry mounted their revival and rapidly outscored Patrickswell by seven points to one point over the next ten minutes. The scoreline after 25 minutes was a deficit of 1-7 to 0-8. Thankfully Patrickswell enjoyed a productive five minutes that yielded a goal and three additional points. By half-time, we were 1-11 to 1-8 ahead.

The second half was an intense struggle. Kildimo-Pallaskenry equalised with three consecutive points, but Patrickswell claimed the next four. In the 50th minute, the ‘Well led by 1-15 to 1-11. The match was heading for an exciting finish. Kildimo-Pallaskenry trimmed the deficit to 1-16 to 1-14 and they still had five minutes left. However Patrickswell’s defense was immense and we recorded an insurance point before full-time to clinch a 1-17 to 1-14 triumph.

CAMOGIE: Patrickswell’s Intermediate Camogie team are contesting the Championship final against Templeglantine in Cooleyroe on Saturday October 11 at 1.00pm. Please support the ladies in their biggest match for decades.

PARISH LEAGUE: The annual Parish League was played in warm and dry conditions. Our young boys and girls showcased their growing talents in front of a large attendance. Many thanks to O’Brien’s Pharmacy for their continued support and Cian Lynch for giving out the medals. The coaches should also be commended for the time and effort invested in training the children.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell lost to Garryspillane in a floodlit match at Knocklong. The home team were 2-2 to 0-2 ahead within fifteen minutes (Des Foley 0-2). Ten minutes later, the arrears were 3-4 to 0-2. Patrickswell recovered before half-time and trailed by 3-5 to 1-4.

The second half saw more Garryspillane dominance as they extended their advantage to 4-9 to 1-6 by the 45th minute. Des Foley’s goal and five more points put some respectability on the scoreboard at 4-13 to 2-11. The last score of the match was a Garryspillane goal. The final group match is on Sunday October 12 at 3.00pm away to Ballybrown.

UNDER 20 HURLERS: The U-20 hurlers host Ballybrown in Patrickswell on Saturday October 11 at 4.00pm.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday September 29 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 16, 19 and 27. The bonus number was 29. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by John & Orla Clifford and Grainne Guerin, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Eilis McDermott, Michael McDermott, Stephen Hunt, Ann Cusack, Breda Griffin and Noel Drummond. This week’s jackpot is €4,000

CAMOGIE: The Camogie Club took centre stage in a very successful weekend. In the Shannon Championship Final against Blackrock Effin, our U14s made a perfect start when Maisie Meehan hit the net within a minute. Katelyn Foley was in sparkling form as her six points put Patrickswell 1-6 to 1-3 ahead by half-time. Once again, Katelyn Foley took the battle to Blackrock Effin and sewed up the match with two goals and four points without reply. Brianna Murray added two points to clinch a deserved 3-12 to 1-3 win.

A few hours later, the Intermediate Camogie team faced Galbally in the Championship semi-final. The opening quarter was extremely competitive as the sides exchanged three points apiece (Roisin O’Brien 0-2 and Sarah Fitzgerald). Ciara Barry and Sarah Carey ensured a narrow interval lead of 0-5 to 0-4.

At the start of the second half, Patrickswell experienced an important purple patch where we stormed 1-10 to 0-5 ahead thanks to Roisin O’Brien’s goal and two points, plus contributions from Sarah Fitzgerald, Rachel O’Grady and Sarah Carey. There were some nerves when a Galbally goal trimmed the advantage to five points. However Roisin O’Brien 0-2 and Ciara Barry settled Patrickswell to build a 1-13 to 1-6 lead. In the last minute, Sophie Carey’s goal confirmed a deserved 2-13 to 1-6 win.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: On Wednesday October 1, Patrickswell travel to Garryspillane at 8.00pm.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALL: Patrickswell received a walkover from Kilmallock and qualify for a County Championship semi-final as a result.

PARISH LEAGUE: The traditional end-of-season Parish League takes place on Sunday October 5 at 12.00 noon for U6s and 1.30pm for U12s.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday September 23 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 9 and 18. The bonus number was 24. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Joe Bedford and Cian & Milo Murray, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Ballybrown Lotto Syndicate, Mary McKinley, Patsy Graham, Catherine O’Brien, Ger O’Donoghue and Des Foley. This week’s jackpot is €3,800

JUNIOR A HURLERS: There was bitter disappointment as Patrickswell were relegated by a very late Bruff goal in the playoff at Ballyagran. Favoured by a stiff breeze, the ‘Well built a 0-5 to 0-3 lead after fifteen minutes, thanks to Peter Harty, Sean Fitzgerald, Paudie Maher, Andrew Carroll and Billy Earls. We also edged the remainder of the first half to hold a 0-9 to 0-6 interval lead (Dayle McDonagh, Andrew Carroll and Paddy Gardiner).

In the second half, Patrickswell kept Bruff at arm’s length with six points apiece in 25 minutes (Andrew Carroll 0-4, Paudie Maher and Ross Bennis). With 55 minutes on the clock, we remained 0-15 to 0-12 ahead. Two consecutive points from Bruff set up the grand finale at 0-15 to 0-14. Tensions were high as Patrickswell defended resolutely and Bruff pressed hard. With virtually the last possession of the match, a Bruff forward eluded our defence and closed on goal. The option of notching an equalising point was foregone as he drove home the decisive goal. There were just thirty seconds after the restart and Bruff snatched a 1-14 to 0-15 win.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: On Sunday 28th September, Patrickswell host Garryspillane at 5.00pm

UNDER 20 HURLERS: On Sunday 28th September, Patrickswell visit Kilmallock at 4.00pm in the first round of the Championship

JUNIOR C FOOTBALL: Patrickswell visit Kilmallock on Sunday 28th September at 2.00pm.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell lost to Na Piarsaigh in the final group match of the Championship. While Diarmaid Byrnes scored the opening point of the match, Patrickswell were placed on the back foot when the Light Blues scored two goals and three points within six minutes. The ‘Well roared back into the match with goals from Evan Fitzgerald and Liam Fitzgerald in addition to a Diarmaid Byrnes point. After fifteen minutes, we trailed by 2-4 to 2-2. Na Piarsaigh enjoyed four consecutive points before Liam Fitzgerald halted the surge. The Caherdavin men edged the remainder of the first half as their five points exceeded Patrickswell’s trio from Liam Fitzgerald, Hugh Maher and Diarmaid Byrnes. The half-time score was 2-13 to 2-6.

Na Piarsaigh started the second half with gusto. Their six points eclipsed Diarmaid Byrnes’ score. After 45 minutes, Patrickswell trailed by 2-19 to 2-7. The rest of the game was delicately poised with both teams scoring seven points apiece (Diarmaid Byrnes 0-6 and Mark Carmody). The result was a 2-26 to 2-14 defeat.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers lost to Claughaun in the Championship. Paudie Maher’s point was overshadowed by one goal and four points from our opponents in the opening ten minutes. The next quarter was dominated by Patrickswell, with six points via Dayle McDonagh 0-4, Kieran Long and Paudie Maher that closed the gap at 1-7 to 0-7. Unfortunately Claughaun notched another goal and three points to reach the interval at 2-10 to 0-8.

Most of the second half was very low scoring, with Billy Earls and Peter Harty responding to five Claughaun points. There was only ten minutes left and Claughaun led by 2-15 to 0-10. The Childers Road side added four points while Peter Harty scored for Patrickswell. The final score was 2-19 to 0-11.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell’s depleted line-up were unable to halt our hosts Na Piarsaigh. In the first half, Des Foley’s brace was the only answer to Na Piarsaigh’s eight points.

Na Piarsaigh added a goal and three points before Des Foley halted the charge. After fifty minutes, Patrickswell trailed by 1-11 to 0-3. Dean Cawley added a consolation point, but Na Piarsaigh won by 1-13 to 0-4.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday September 8 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 10 and 22. The bonus number was 6. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by John Hayes and Teresa Noonan, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Angela Doolin, Yvonne Lyons Dundon, David Hall, Breifni Flanagan, Ailish O’Connor and John Griffin. This week’s jackpot is €3,400

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell face Na Piarsaigh in the County Championship in Claughaun on Saturday September 13 at 3.30pm.  Match tickets are available online…

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers play Claughaun on Sunday September 14 at 4.00pm in Caherdavin.  Match tickets are available online…

JUNIOR C HURLERS: The Junior C hurlers are scheduled to visit Na Piarsaigh on Sunday September 14 at 6.00pm.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS: Patrickswell secured a fully deserved victory over St. Senan’s in the Championship. The opening quarter was extremely low scoring as Peter Harty’s point was cancelled out by our visitors. The key segment of the match was a flurry of three goals in five minutes courtesy of Josh Carey (2) and Gavin Carey. The half-time score was 3-1 to 0-1.

At the start of the second half, Patrickswell hit the net twice again – Briain Og O’Sullivan from a penalty rebound and Peter Harty. Gavin Carey scored a further point to make it 5-2 to 0-1. That was the final extent of Patrickswell’s tally. St. Senan’s notched three consolation points as the home side cruised to a 5-2 to 0-4 win.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday September 1 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 14 and 22. The bonus number was 27. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Danielle O’Brien and Zoe, Ava & James, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Trish Fitzgerald, Mike Twomey, Anthony Moore, Avril Maher, Sheila Morrissey and Stephanie Hogan. This week’s jackpot is €3,200

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell bowed out of the County Championship after defeat to Ahane. Thomas O’Brien scored the opening point within thirty seconds, but Ahane responded with six consecutive points before Cian Lynch stopped their surge. The situation worsened when Ahane scored their first goal and two more points to eclipse Jack Kelleher’s point. After fifteen minutes, Patrickswell were 1-8 to 0-3 behind. Cian Fitzgerald, Jack Kelleher and Mark Carmody trimmed the deficit to five points before Ahane scored again. The next ten minutes were masterful from Patrickswell. Cian Lynch and Jack Kelleher scored points, before Diarmaid Byrnes smashed in a goal from a free. Patrickswell were now just 1-9 to 1-8 behind. Once again, Diarmaid Byrnes struck a free towards goal, which was saved by the goalkeeper and spun high into the air. Kevin O’Brien reacted quickly to hit the net from close range. Mark Carmody notched a point before the interval to cement a remarkable comeback of 2-9 to 1-9.

Ahane enjoyed a strong beginning to the second half and scored four straight points before Jordan Higgins stepped in to equalise at 2-10 to 1-13. Over the next ten minutes, Ahane edged ahead with four points in contrast to Jack Kelleher’s brace. There were 45 minutes gone and Ahane led by 1-17 to 2-12. The rate of scoring slowed down and Tom Morrissey’s quartet of points eclipsed points from Seanie O’Brien and Jack Kelleher. The final score was a 1-21 to 2-14 reverse.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers were pipped in an enthralling match against Old Christians, which was dominated by the stiff breeze. The game started at a helter-skelter pace with Old Christians ahead by 0-4 to 0-3 after just five minutes (Dayle McDonagh 0-2 and Peter Harty). Patrickswell then scored two goals from Dayle McDonagh and Josh Carey within a minute to surge ahead. Fresh points from Josh Carey and Dayle McDonagh were cancelled out by Old Christians as Patrickswell held a 2-5 to 0-6 lead after fifteen minutes. The next ten minutes were instantly forgettable for Patrickswell. Old Christians experienced a purple patch with the breeze to plunder three goals and four points and built a 3-10 to 2-5 lead. Billy Earls and Dayle McDonagh added points, but Old Christians added a fourth goal and an extra point. At the interval, Patrickswell trailed by ten points at 4-11 to 2-7.

With the wind at our backs, Patrickswell commenced the comeback. Five minutes later, we had slashed the arrears to six points (Josh Carey 0-2, Paudie Maher, Andrew Carroll and Kieran Long). Josh Carey’s goal and Thomas Nolan’s point had Old Christians under the cosh at 4-15 to 3-13 and set up a grand finale. Patrickswell scored the next four points from Billy Earls 0-2, Andrew Carroll and Peter Harty to trail by a solitary point at 4-15 to 3-17. Unfortunately Old Christians closed out the match with a solid defensive performance and thwarted Patrickswell with a late point.

MINOR HURLERS: The Minor hurlers were eliminated from the Championship after losing to hosts St. Kieran’s. Dayle McDonagh scored the game’s first two points before St. Kieran’s secured six points in a row. Dayle McDonagh 0-2 and Rory Foley reduced the deficit by 0-7 to 0-5, but our hosts went on another spree of five straight points. Dayle McDonagh’s point on the cusp of half-time produced an interval score of 0-12 to 0-6.

The start of the second half was dominated by Patrickswell, for whom Dayle McDonagh hit four points and Rory Foley another. By the 40th minute, we trailed by 0-14 to 0-11. Rory Foley 0-2 and Dayle McDonagh narrowed the disadvantage even more to 0-16 to 0-14. St. Kieran’s managed to rally themselves. They produced three points in the last ten minutes and held Patrickswell scoreless. The result was a 0-19 to 0-14 reverse.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS: Patrickswell entertain St. Senan’s on Sunday September 7 at 5.00pm in Patrickswell.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto jackpot on Monday August 25 was won by Tina Adams, who scooped €20,000. This week’s jackpot is €3,000