Author: Maurice Fitzgerald

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell were edged out by a late Ballybrown surge in the County Hurling Championship. The game began positively for the ‘Well as Thomas O’Brien hit the net in the 3rd minute after a confident run. His goal was supplemented by points from Mark Carmody, Jack Kelleher and Cian Fitzgerald. The pace of scoring was relatively low and the scoreline was only 1-3 to 0-3 after 15 minutes. Ballybrown equalised with a trio of unanswered points, before Cian Lynch and Jack Kelleher cancelled out more Ballybrown points. The interval score was tied at 1-5 to 0-8.

In the early stages of the second half, our neighbours emerged strongly and notched four points to surpass Cian Fitzgerald’s point. In the 38th minute, Diarmaid Byrnes took a brave step to smash home a goal when a point seemed the safer bet. Patrickswell were now level again at 2-6 to 0-12. Cian Lynch and Kevin O’Brien kept the teams inseparable at 2-8 to 0-14 to set up an unpredictable last ten minutes. Ballybrown’s goal in the 51st minutes was a devastating blow to Patrickswell. While Patrick Kirby scored a point, Ballybrown added four insurance points before the final whistle. The result was a 1-18 to 2-9 reverse. Our next match is a critical must-win clash with Ahane on Friday August 29 at 6.30pm in Claughaun. Match tickets are available online…

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers played out an epic draw against Kildimo-Pallaskenry. After ten minutes, we led by 0-5 to 0-2 (Andrew Carroll 0-2, Dayle McDonagh  Paudie Maher and Josh Carey). Andrew Carroll’s penalty and four points from Dayle McDonagh 0-2, Andrew Carroll and Peter Harty had Patrickswell 1-9 to 0-6 ahead on 25 minutes. Our opponents responded with four consecutive points before the interval and trimmed the arrears to 1-9 to 0-10.

The first twenty minutes of the second half were neck-and-neck with the sides exchanging six points each (Dayle McDonagh 0-4 and Andrew Carroll 0-2). In the 50th minute, we retained a 1-15 to 0-16 lead. Kildimo-Pallaskenry hit the front with a goal and a point, but Peter Harty and Andrew Carroll equalised at 1-17 to 1-17 apiece. At the start of injury time, Patrickswell led by 1-20 to 1-19 (Dayle McDonagh 0-2 and Andrew Carroll). Kildimo-Pallaskenry seemed to have won the match with two late points and the referee indicated just 30 seconds left from the puckout. Patrickswell launched a final assault and Billy Earls slotted home a beautiful equaliser on the final whistle to great celebration. The scoreline was 1-21 apiece. The next match is on Sunday August 31 at 1.00pm against Old Christians in Crecora. Match tickets are available online…

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell were defeated by a strong Monagea side. Our opponents struck the net twice in the opening quarter to build a 2-1 to 0-3 lead (points from Pa Mann, Des Foley and Owen McNamara). Monagea pushed on with three consecutive points before Des Foley replied in kind. The half-time score was 2-4 to 0-6 for Monagea.

At the start of the second half, Des Foley cancelled out two fresh Monagea points before our opponents embarked on a blitz of a goal and four points without reply. By the 50th minute, Monagea led by 3-10 to 0-8. Des Foley helped himself to another two points, but Monagea closed with four additional points. The result was a 3-14 to 0-10 reverse.

MINOR HURLERS: On Wednesday August 27 at 7.00pm, Patrickswell visit St. Kieran’s.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday August 18 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 14 and 31. The bonus number was 25. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Mary Reidy and Antoinette Holland, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Josie Foley, Kathleen & Richie, Kay Foley, Margo Foster, Marion O’Riordan and Mary Sheehan. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers meet neighbours Ballybrown in the third match of the Championship on Saturday August 23 at 6.30pm in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers face Kildimo-Pallaskenry on Thursday August 21 at 6.30pm in Clarina

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell entertain Monagea on Sunday August 24 at 6.00pm in Patrickswell

JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS: Our footballers earned a valuable win after an entertaining tussle with hosts Ballinacurra Gaels. Peter Harty scored an early point before the home team responded with a two-pointer and a goal. However Patrickswell dominated the next fifteen minutes to produce a goal from Josh Carey and four points from Francis McAuliffe, Briain Og O’Sullivan 0-2 and Peter Harty. We now led by 1-5 to 1-2. Ballinacurra Gaels equalised with three consecutive points, however Josh Carey popped up before half-time with his second goal and establish a 2-5 to 1-5 lead.

The second half commenced with a Briain Og O’Sullivan point and Josh Carey’s hat trick goal. While the hosts scored three points, Patrickswell were still 3-6 to 1-8 ahead on the 45th minute. Gavin Carey’s goal seemed to end the contest yet Ballinacurra Gaels’ second goal trimmed the deficit to four points at 4-6 to 2-8. With some excellent game management, Briain Og O’Sullivan hit a trio of points to secure a 4-9 to 2-9 triumph.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday August 11 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 6 and 30. The bonus number was 7. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Susanne & Thomas Denmead and Nigel Foley, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Marian Maher, Conor & Jack Higgins, Collette Smith, Eadaoin Kearney, Joanne Casey and Mary O’Shaughnessy. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers lost to Doon in their second Championship encounter. Patrickswell started brightly and matched Doon stride for stride in the opening stages. After ten minutes, the teams were inseparable at 0-4 apiece (John Murray 0-2, Aaron Gillane and Diarmaid Byrnes). Indeed Mark Carmody, Kevin O’Brien and Aaron Gillane put Patrickswell deservedly 0-7 to 0-6 ahead. Doon’s response was ruthless and comprehensive as they plundered a goal and five points without reply. The East Men were now 1-11 to 0-7 ahead. Before the end of the first half, a pair of Aaron Gillane points were bested by three points from Doon. The half-time score was 1-14 to 0-9.

At the start if the second half, a Jack Kelleher point and three scores from Diarmaid Byrnes trimmed the deficit to 1-16 to 0-13. Doon were unfazed and put the game out of reach with a flurry of one goal and five points without reply. The arrears were now 2-21 to 0-13 before Jordan Higgins halted the spree with a point. Doon ended on a high note to secure their third goal and another brace of points. The final score was 3-23 to 0-14.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers were unlucky to lose an enthralling match with Killeedy. Josh Carey’s point was exceeded by three Killeedy points. Patrickswell went on a goal blitz as Andrew Carroll fired home a penalty and Seanie O’Brien added another. Killeedy focused on points and David Woulfe’s point was sandwiched between four of theirs. After 20 minutes, the teams were level at 2-2 to 0-8. Andrew Carroll claimed another two points and Seanie O’Brien hit the net again, but Killeedy helped themselves to five additional points. The interval score was tied at 3-4 to 0-13.

Killeedy scored three straight points at the start of the second half, but Gavin Carey responded with Patrickswell’s fourth goal. The teams were level with fifteen minutes left when Billy Earls 0-2, Dayle McDonagh and Andrew Carroll matched our opponents blow by blow. The scoreline was now 4-8 to 0-20. Two Billy Earls points give the ‘Well a narrow lead, but Killeedy snatched the match with a salvo of two goals and two points to establish an unassailable six-point lead of 2-22 to 4-10. There was no comeback as Seanie O’Brien’s late point was cancelled out.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell beat Kilteely-Dromkeen in our opening Championship fixture. In addition, we received a walkover from Murroe Boher.

JUNIOR C FOOTBALLERS: Our footballers face Ballinacurra Gaels away on Sunday August 17 at 7.00pm.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday August 5 was not won. The numbers drawn were 4, 10, 13 and 23. The bonus number was 29. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Barry Foley and Sean & Cornelia O’Brien, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Josephine White, Maurice Histon Senior, Tom O’Brien, Clive & Janice Adams, Deirdre Kearney and Kimberly Mullins. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers suffered defeat in the opening fixture of the County Championship against Kilmallock. The first quarter was competitive as the Balbec built a 0-5 to 0-3 lead (Aaron Gillane 0-1 and Diarmaid Byrnes 0-2). By the 20th minutes, the teams were level at 0-6 apiece as Aaron Gillane added two more points and Diarmaid Byrnes equalised. Kilmallock notched three consecutive points, but Aaron Gillane hit another point to reduce the arrears to 0-9 to 0-7. The decisive period of the match was a flurry of five straight points from Kilmallock before Diarmaid Byrnes and Aaron Gillane responded. The interval score was 0-14 to 0-9.

Patrickswell struggled to eat into the Kilmallock lead and we found ourselves further adrift at 0-20 to 0-12 in the 45th minute (Diarmaid Byrnes and Aaron Gillane 0-2). Patrickswell fought back with three straight points from Diarmaid Byrnes, Aaron Gillane and Jordan Higgins. There were ten minutes left and we trailed by 0-20 to 0-15. Kilmallock neutralised the Patrickswell threat and matched Aaron Gillane’s trio of points to secure a 0-23 to 0-18 win. The next fixture is against holders Doon in Kilmallock on Thursday August 7 at 7.00pm. Match tickets are available online…

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers fought bravely in a narrow defeat to Ballybricken Bohermore. The match had a whirlwind start as our opponents hit two goals and Peter Harty struck the net also. Andrew Carroll was in excellent form as he struck six points in the first half. Kieran Long’s point meant that Patrickswell were 2-8 to 1-7 behind at half-time.

By the 40th minute, Patrickswell were only two points behind at 2-9 to 1-10 (Andrew Carroll 0-1 and Dayle McDonagh 0-2). The ‘Well were full of confidence as Andrew Carroll 0-2, Barry Foley 0-2 and Dayle McDonagh equalised at 1-15 to 2-12. The game was on a knife edge for the last five minutes. Unfortunately, this was Patrickswell’s high water mark and our opponents found three unanswered points to win by 2-15 to 1-15. The next assignment is on Friday August 8 at 7.00pm against Killeedy in Feenagh.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell play Kilteely-Dromkeen on Bank Holiday Monday August 4 at 5.00pm in Patrickswell. Subsequently, we face Murroe Boher on Sunday August 10 at 6.00pm in Boher.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday July 28 was not won. The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 15 and 16. The bonus number was 30. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Josh Moloney and Micheal O’Brien, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Anne Marie Russell, Dick Nash, Amy Lane, Fiona Carmody, June Keogh and Margaret & Tom Dundon. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

SENIOR HURLERS: The quest for the Daly Cup begins with a meeting against Kilmallock on Thursday July 31 at 7.00pm in Newcastle West. Discounted match tickets available online…

JUNIOR A HURLERS: On Saturday August 2 at 3.00pm, Patrickswell face Ballybricken-Bohermore in Fedamore for their Championship opener.

JUNIOR C HURLERS: Patrickswell play Kilteely-Dromkeen on Bank Holiday Monday August 4 at 5.00pm in Patrickswell.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday July 21 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 16, 27 and 31. The bonus number was 19. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Mary Gillane and Delma Kiely, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Clare Bowman, Shaunna Gavin, Mary Gillane, The Byrnes Family, Ronan Tierney and Sadhbh Noonan. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

MINOR HURLERS: Patrickswell beat South Liberties/Crecora-Manister by 3-21 to 1-21 and secured their first win of the Championship campaign. There is one match left in the group.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Patrickswell returned to Gaelic football after more than a decade away and beat Dromcollogher Broadford by 0-7 to 0-3.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday July 14 was not won. The numbers drawn were 14, 16, 27 and 32. The bonus number was 3. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Mary Kenny and Oliver Mann, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Linda Loftus, John & Esme Clifford, John Adams Junior, Bridget Dunworth, Rob Geary and Anna Breslin. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

GOLF CLASSIC: Our Golf Classic was played in glorious conditions at Ballyneety Golf Club. First prize (Golf Carts) was won by James Hickey, Brian Feeney, Davy Fitzgerald and Shay O’Callaghan. Second prize (Fourball at Ballybunion Golf Club) was won by Patrick Kirby, Gary Kirby, Tom Carroll and Jack O’Donovan.

Third prize (Fourball at Ballyneety Golf Club and umbrella) was scooped by Conor Dolan, Colm Fitzgerald, Andrew Fahey and David Walsh. Fourth prize (Gunpowder Irish Gin) was secured by Cian Lynch, Andrew Cliff, Diarmaid Byrnes and Mike Keane, while fifth Prize (Golf balls) was won by Tony Mulcahy, Liam Hammersley, Mick Moloney and Tony Power.

The Longest Drive winner was Lewis Ferguson and Closest to Pin was Patrick Kirby. Many thanks to main sponsor Joyce Construction and the Golf Committee of Arthur Lynch, Denver Morrissey, Des Foley, John McDermott, Niamh Geoghegan, Charles O’Neill, Keith Murray, Declan O’Grady, the Senior Hurlers and Alan Lyne (Lyne Creative). We would also like to thank every member who helps with the logistics and scoring on the day.

MINOR HURLERS: Patrickswell face South Liberties/Crecora-Manister in the second match of the Championship on Wednesday July 16 at 7.30pm in Patrickswell.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Junior football returns to Patrickswell as we face Dromcollogher Broadford on Friday July 18 at 7.30pm in Patrickswell

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday July 7 was not won. The numbers drawn were 16, 24, 29 and 30. The bonus number was 11. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Pat Punch and Jimmy Hartigan, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Colm Kearney, Shirley Fitzpatrick, Kay Allen, Paul O’Halloran, Kim Gillane and Roisin, Ciara & Mairead Gavin. This week’s jackpot is €20,000

MINOR HURLERS: Patrickswell were pipped by Belville Gaels in the Minor Hurling Championship opener. After fifteen minutes, Ryan Foley had scored all Patrickswell’s six points to build a 0-6 to 0-4 lead. The next ten minutes were a devastating blow for Patrickswell. Belville Gaels notched three quick-fire goals and a point to establish a 3-5 to 0-8 lead despite Josh Mulcahy and Dayle McDonagh’s points. Rory Foley and Ryan Foley trimmed the deficit to five points at 3-6 to 0-10 just before half-time.

The second half started favourably as Jack Kelly bundled in a goal from close range. Four points from Ryan Foley and another score from Rory Foley ensured level scores of 1-15 to 3-9 after 45 minutes. The remainder of the match was fought tooth and nail. With five minutes left, the teams were inseparable at 1-18 to 3-12 (Ryan Foley 0-2 and Dayle McDonagh). Indeed Patrickswell took a narrow one-point lead when points from Dayle McDonagh and Ryan Foley eclipsed a Belville Gaels point. There was a few minutes left and the ‘Well held a minimum 1-20 to 3-13 lead. Unfortunately Belville Gaels closed the match with two late points to break Patrickswell hearts 3-15 to 1-20.

GOLF CLASSIC: Patrickswell GAA and Camogie Club’s Golf Classic fundraiser is being staged this Friday July 11 at Ballyneety Golf Club. The format for the day is the always enjoyable Champagne Scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and there will be additional competitions including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. A fantastic raffle will also take place on the day, with an array of generously sponsored prizes up for grabs.

Tee times begin at 9.00am and will run throughout the morning and afternoon. A team of four costs €400, which includes your round of golf followed by a delicious two-course meal in the renowned Vines Restaurant. We are also inviting local businesses and supporters to get involved by sponsoring a tee box or green for just €100. If you’d like to register a team or become a sponsor, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Arthur Lynch at 083 1268569, Denver Morrissey at 087 7791161 or Dessie Foley at 086 2477256. Well-wishers can have their name included on the 1st Tee for €50. To be included, record your name while making payment at https://patrickswellgaaclub.swoofee.com or by paying cash to Des Foley, Denver Morrissey, Arthur Lynch, Niamh Geoghegan, Declan O’Grady, John McDermott, Charlie O’Neill and Keith Murray

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday June 30 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 22, 24 and 29. The bonus number was 31. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Pat Davoren and Tara O’Connell, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Mags Supple, Mike Walsh, Margaret O’Brien, Aisling Murray, Elaine Kennedy and Laura Ivess. This week’s jackpot is €20,000