Author: Maurice Fitzgerald

CAMOGIE: Patrickswell’s epic season ended with an All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Brídíní Óga of County Antrim at a chilly Blanchardstown. While Rachel O’Grady gave Patrickswell a quick lead with a point, our opponents took control with devastating effect. Their equalising point was followed by a penalty goal and five additional points without reply. By the 22nd minute, Brídíní Óga were 1-6 to 0-1 ahead. Their second goal was a hammer blow, that was supplemented with two more points. At the interval, Patrickswell were thirteen points behind at 2-8 to 0-1.

The second half began brightly as Rachel O’Grady scored two points and Ciara Barry hit the net. By the 40th minute, Patrickswell were eight points adrift at 2-8 to 1-3. However, the ‘Well did not score for another twenty minutes as Brídíní Óga hit a third goal and another point to cruise twelve points ahead at 3-9 to 1-3. Roisin O’Brien’s consolation goal brought down the curtain on a marvellous season which delivered a County title, promotion to senior camogie and a Munster crown.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Club AGM will take place this Thursday December 4 at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday November 25 was not won. The numbers drawn were 23, 24, 27 and 30. The bonus number was 6. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Eva McDermott and Kathleen Browne, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Mary & Emma O’Reilly, C. McNally, Catherine Breslin, Des O’Connor, Declan Gillane and M. Byrnes. This week’s jackpot is €5,600

CAMOGIE: Patrickswell won the Munster Junior Championship after a dominant performance against Clooney-Quin of Clare. Patrickswell raced into a 0-6 to 0-2 lead after twenty minutes, thanks to Roisin O’Brien 0-2, Leah O’Carroll, Ciara Barry and Rachel O’Grady 0-2. Our opponents struck a goal completely against the run of play, but Ciara Barry hit the net within a minute to restore a four-point lead. The Clare team notched to final point of the first half to leave Patrickswell 1-6 to 1-3 ahead.

The second half began favourably with Sophie Carey’s goal. Clooney-Quin were then stunned by six unanswered points from Roisin O’Brien 0-2, Rachel O’Grady 0-3 and Sarah Fitzgerald. Patrickswell were now twelve points ahead, 2-12 to 1-3, with ten minutes left. The closing stages were equal as Clooney-Quin had two points cancelled out by Leah O’Carroll and and Roisin O’Brien. At the full-time whistle, Patrickswell were thrilled with a 2-14 to 1-5 win.

The next outing for our camogie team is in the All-Ireland Junior Camogie Championship Semi-Final v Brídíní Óga (Antrim) on Saturday 29th November with a 3:00pm throw-in. The game takes place in the National Games Development Centre (Pitch 1), Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 (Eircode: D15 K4PP). Online… tickets ONLY — no cash accepted.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Club AGM will take place on Thursday December 4 at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. Nomination and Motion Forms have been issued and must be returned to the Secretary on or before Thursday November 27.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday November 17 was not won. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, 13 and 16. The bonus number was 6. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Margo King and Chris Canty, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Julie Shanahan, Arthur Lynch, Fergus Curran, Mary Gillane, The Boys and Marie Franey. This week’s jackpot is €5,400

CAMOGIE: The Munster Junior Camogie Championship Final takes centre stage as Patrickswell face Clooney-Quin of Clare on Sunday November 23 in Cusack Park, Ennis with a 1.00pm throw in. Tickets: €15 adults, €10 students/senior citizens (cash or card at the gate). Live on Clubber TV (subscription) Please show your support for the team.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Club AGM will take place on Thursday December 4 at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. Nomination and Motion Forms have been issued and must be returned to the Secretary on or before Thursday November 27.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Club Membership for 2026 has opened, with prices unchanged from 2025. You can now pay membership on ClubZap through instalments if you wish  – please click here…

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday November 10 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 14 and 30. The bonus number was 23. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Micheal O’Brien and Brendan Graham, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Pat Punch, E. Keogh, Kathleen O’Reilly, Elis Vahenomm, John & Orla Clifford and Jack Coleman. This week’s jackpot is €5,200

CAMOGIE: Patrickswell reached the Munster Junior Camogie Championship Final after securing a hard-fought victory over Cillard of Kerry. The first ten minutes were played at a ferocious pace as Patrickswell outpointed Cillard by 0-5 to 0-3 (Sarah Fitzgerald, Roisin O’Brien 0-2, Teresa Dore and Leah O’Carroll). Over the next twenty minutes, the ‘Well held Cillard scoreless while notching six points ourselves (Sarah Fitzgerald, Rachel O’Grady 0-2, Leah O’Carroll 0-2 and Teresa Dore). The prospects were looking rosy, until Cillard scored a goal and a point just before the interval. The Patrickswell advantage was trimmed to 0-11 to 1-4.

The second half was extremely low scoring. Patrickswell were in the box seat by the 57th minute after Leah O’Carroll, Roisin O’Brien and Rachel O’Grady cemented a six-point margin of 0-14 to 1-5. There were jitters when Cillard scored their second goal to slash the arrears to three points. Patrickswell managed to hold its nerve and Roisin O’Brien’s late point ensured a four point victory of 0-15 to 2-5. The Munster Final will be against Clooney-Quin of Clare.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday November 3 was not won. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 20 and 31. The bonus number was 15. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Jack Loftus and Marie Franey, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Luke O’Neill, Annette Harmon, Jamesie Shanahan, John Brennan, Timmy Toomey and Mike Prendeville. This week’s jackpot is €5,000

CAMOGIE: All roads lead to Clarina as Patrickswell’s Intermediate Camogie team face Cillard of Kerry in the Munster Junior Championship semi-final on Sunday November 9 at 1.00pm.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS: The Junior C footballers were edged out by Athea in the Championship semi-final. Patrickswell dominated the first fifteen minutes with the breeze at our backs and we were rewarded with points from Peter Harty, David Woulfe and Briain Og O’Sullivan. Athea hit back with two points, but Peter Harty struck a fisted goal on the 20 minute mark. David Woulfe and Jack McNamara’s points were then cancelled out by Athea. The half-time score was 1-5 to 0-4 in our favour.

The second half was difficult for Patrickswell against the breeze. Athea notched three straight points before Jason Gillane and Peter Harty restored a 1-7 to 0-8 lead by the 50th minute. Patrickswell were undone by an Athea goal that put our opponents ahead for the first time. With ten minutes remaining, we sought an equalising point that never came. In the 60th minute, Athea scored another point to build a 1-9 to 1-7 lead. Paul O’Brien’s late late free kick was heading for the top corner before Athea’s massed defence cleared the danger. Hard luck to the players and management. It was an excellent return to gaelic football for the club.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday October 28 was not won. The numbers drawn were 11, 18, 27 and 28. The bonus number was 22. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Denver Morrissey and John & Triona, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Alison Bennis, A. Noonan, Mary Moore, Ellen Ryan, Evan O’Donnell and Joe O’Connor. This week’s jackpot is €4,800

UNDER 20 HURLERS: Patrickswell bowed out of the U20 Championship with a home defeat to Garryspillane. The ‘Well trailed by 0-10 to 0-4 at the break and ended up losing by 1-20 to 2-8.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS: The Championship semi-final against Athea will be held in Foynes on Sunday November 2 at 2.00pm.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday October 20 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 23 and 30. The bonus number was 11. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Ger Clancy and Ursula McDermott, while the €20 prizes were claimed by John Quinn, Una Woulfe, Robyn Fitzgerald, Catherine Maguire, Anne O’Dwyer and Maisie Phillips. This week’s jackpot is €4,600

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