Author: Maurice Fitzgerald

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers are scheduled to host Mungret on Friday May 2 at 7.00pm in the City League.

JUNIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell had mixed fortunes in the City League. Against Mungret, we raced into a 1-5 to 0-2 lead within 15 minutes thanks to Andrew Carroll’s goal and points from Josh Carey, Kieran Long, Jonathan McMahon, Dayle McDonagh and Liam Fitzgerald. Mungret were tougher before half-time and Patrickswell reached the interval at 1-8 to 0-6 ahead (Andrew Carroll, Billy Earls and Dayle McDonagh).

Patrickswell were never threatened in the second half and led by 1-13 to 0-8 on 45 minutes (Dayle McDonagh, Kieran Long, Liam Fitzgerald, Andrew Carroll and Calvin Carroll). Patrickswell closed out the victory of 1-17 to 0-10 with late points from Peter Harty, Billy Earls, Kieran Long and Cian Enright.

The home match against Monaleen was decided by our visitors’ ability to hit the net. Monaleen notched a goal within two minutes, but Patrickswell had rallied to 1-3 to 0-3 after 15 minutes (Andrew Carroll 0-2 and Kieran Long). Patrickswell were in touching distance just before half-time after outpointing Monaleen by five points to four (Eoin Harmon 0-2, Andrew Carroll, Liam Fitzgerald and Josh Carey. Unfortunately a cruel blow was struck by Monaleen’s second goal. Patrickswell were 2-7 to 0-8 behind at the break.

At the start of the second half, Patrickswell were stunned by two goals and four points from Monaleen, which eclipsed four points from Liam Fitzgerald 0-2 and Calvin Carroll 0-2. We were adrift by 4-11 to 0-12 with twenty minutes left. Patrickswell struggled to eat into the deficit and still trailed by 4-15 to 0-17 by the 55th minute (Hugh Maher, Liam Fitzgerald 0-3 and Calvin Carroll). Points from Hugh Maher and Peter Harty preceded a penalty from Andrew Carroll that slashed the arrears to five points. However, Monaleen registered two insurance points to win by 4-17 to 1-19. The next match is scheduled for Tuesday April 29 at 7.00pm against Claughaun in Patrickswell.

INTER-COUNTY HURLERS: Best wishes to Limerick and its Patrickswell contingent against Waterford in the Munster Hurling Championship.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday April 22 was not won. The numbers drawn were 2, 16, 25 and 32. The bonus number was 29. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Josephine White and Kyle Loftus while the €20 prizes were claimed by Marek McGann, Vera Kendrick, Ellen Ryan, Maggie Ryan, Jack Loftus and Fiona Carmody. This week’s jackpot is €20,000.

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers secured a late win over Ballybrown in the City Senior League. Due to the wet conditions, good hurling was difficult and the sides were tied at just 0-4 apiece after 20 minutes (Cian Fitzgerald and Patrick Kirby 0-3). While Cian Fitzgerald struck another point, Ballybrown reached half-time at 0-6 to 0-5 ahead.

Patrickswell levelled the score at 0-8 apiece on 40 minutes, thanks to Patrick Kirby, Billy Earls and Mark Carmody. Over the next ten minutes, the rate of scoring ramped up and Patrickswell led by 0-13 to 0-11 (Patrick Kirby, Kevin O’Brien, Thomas O’Brien, Billy Earls and Mark Carmody). With just two minutes left, Patrickswell held a 0-15 to 0-13 lead after Mark Carmody and Patrick Kirby notched points. Patrickswell were stunned when Ballybrown hit the net in the 59th minute, but Patrick Kirby quickly equalised at 0-16 to 1-13. Ballybrown crept ahead once again with a late point and seemed the likely winners, before Mark Carmody’s late goal decided the match as 1-16 to 1-14.

JUNIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell were pipped by hosts Ballybrown in the City League. The first ten minutes were level pegging as Hugh Maher, Dayle McDonagh and Eoin Harmon cancelled out three points from Ballybrown. While Dayle McDonagh scored a goal and Calvin Carroll secured a point, Ballybrown were 1-6 to 1-4 ahead on 20 minutes. The hosts led by 1-9 to 1-6 at the interval.

The sides exchanged three points apiece by the 40th minute (Andrew Carroll 0-2 and Dayle McDonagh). By the 50th minute, Patrickswell narrowed the gap to 1-14 to 1-12 when Andrew Carroll struck two more points and Calvin Carroll added another. Unfortunately the ‘Well came up short to lose 1-16 to 1-15, despite the best efforts of Eoin Harmon 0-2 and Dayle McDonagh. On Tuesday April 22, Patrickswell are scheduled to visit Mungret at 7pm.

INTER-COUNTY HURLERS: Well done to Limerick and its Patrickswell contingent for delivering a top class performance to draw with Tipperary in the Munster Hurling Championship opener. It was an epic tussle.

FEILE HURLING: Our Feile hurlers swept their group with three straight wins over Cappamore, Southside Gaels and Monaleen. The 100% record ensured a quarter-final against Dromin Athlacca Banogue, who proved too strong for our boys. Hard luck to the boys. It was a great day of hurling

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday April 14 was not won. The numbers drawn were 15, 27, 28 and 32. The bonus number was 7. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Josephine White and Denis Casey while the €20 prizes were claimed by Kathleen Moore, Jackie O’Carroll, Mary Shinnors, Karen Delaney, Joan Quirke and Trish Kearney. This week’s jackpot is €20,000.

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers visit neighbours Ballybrown on Friday April 18 at 6.45pm in Clarina.

JUNIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell play Ballybrown in Clarina on Tuesday April 15 at 6.45pm.

INTER-COUNTY HURLERS: Best wishes to Limerick and the Patrickswell contingent against Tipperary in the Munster Hurling Championship in Thurles on Easter Sunday.

FEILE HURLING: Our Feile hurlers have three group matches on Saturday April 19 at 10.00am, 11.00am and 12.00pm noon in St. Patrick’s Rhebogue. Quarter-finals will be played the same day, with a possible semi-final and final on Easter Monday. Please support the boys.

CAMOGIE: The Feile camogie team battled bravely, but they did not progress from the group. The girls lost to Kileedy, drew with Crecora and beat Newcastle West. The Senior camogie team beat Adare by 3-20 to 0-3 in the league. The Junior B team lost to Blackrock Effin.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday April 7 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 23, 24 and 31. The bonus number was 22. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Catherine McCarthy and Pat Punch while the €20 prizes were claimed by C. McNally, Anne Foley, Tony Gormey, John Conway, Lily McNamara and Margaret & Tom Dundon. This week’s jackpot is €19,800.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell secured its first City League win of the season after a late revival saw off a spirited Kildimo-Pallaskenry. The opening stages were high-scoring as the teams scored five points apiece in ten minutes (Kevin O’Brien, Andrew Carroll, Dayle McDonagh, Thomas O’Brien and Patrick Kirby). There was an unrelenting scoring pace as both teams adding another four points each by the 20th minute (Thomas O’Brien, Dayle McDonagh and Patrick Kirby 0-2). The scoreline was now 0-9 to 0-9. Patrickswell enjoyed a strong close to the first half and led by 0-14 to 0-11 at the interval thanks to Patrick Kirby 0-3, Dayle McDonagh and Kevin O’Brien.

Kildimo-Pallaskenry shaded the start of the second half and their five points eclipsed Patrickswell’s three points from Kevin O’Brien, Andrew Carroll and Patrick Kirby. The Patrickswell advantage was now a minimal 0-17 to 0-16 after 40 minutes. The ‘Well were shocked by two goals in two minutes and we found ourselves 2-18 to 0-21 behind by 50 minutes (Cian Fitzgerald, Kevin O’Brien and Patrick Kirby 0-2). Thankfully a barrage of six consecutive points from Patrick Kirby 0-4, Dayle McDonagh and Thomas O’Brien re-established control at 0-27 to 2-18 in the final minute. Kildimo-Pallaskenry were three points behind and their final chance was converted as a point, when a goal was required. Patrickswell won by 0-27 to 2-19.

SPINATHON: The Club held a highly successful Spinathon fundraiser over three glorious days. The event was exceptionally well organised by the Juvenile & Camogie Club and supported by the community and beyond. Thanks to everyone who put in a shift on the bikes and helped financially.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday March 31 was not won. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 11 and 21. The bonus number was 30. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Mary Hayes and Elis Vahenomm while the €20 prizes were claimed by Karen Ryan, Carmel Ryan, Louise O’Donnell, John Cosgrave, Barry Gillane and Denis Crean. This week’s jackpot is €19,600.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell are scheduled to meet Kildimo-Pallaskenry in the City Hurling League on Saturday April 5 at 4.00pm in Patrickswell.

JUNIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a gritty draw at St. Patrick’s in poor weather conditions. Patrickswell roared into a seven-point lead when Liam Fitzgerald scored a goal and two points, while Andrew Carroll & Calvin Carroll notched a point apiece. St. Patrick’s kept the ‘Well quiet for ten minutes and accrued four points without reply. The scoreline on 20 minutes was a lead of 1-4 to 0-4. Thanks to fresh points from Calvin Carroll and Josh Carey, Patrickswell reached half-time at 1-6 to 0-7 ahead.

The second half began badly for Patrickswell as the hosts scored two goals and two points to eclipse Liam Fitzgerald’s brace of points. On 36 minutes, St. Patrick’s led by 2-9 to 1-8 and appeared in control. Remarkably, they failed to register a score in the remaining 25 minutes. Patrickswell chipped away at the deficit and secured a valuable draw when Andrew Carroll 0-1 and Liam Fitzgerald 0-3 drew level at 1-12 to 2-9.

CLUB NIGHT: Patrickswell GAA and Camogie Club Night was held in the Cu Chulainn. There was a medal presentation to 2024’s Junior A hurling, Minor hurling and Junior Camogie winners. In addition, the Club Person of the Year was awarded to Kevin O’Brien for his hard work and commitment to the club. Declan Gillane was the recipient of a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of years of loyal dedication to hurling and camogie.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday March 25 was not won. The numbers drawn were 19, 26, 27 and 31. The bonus number was 9. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Paudie Maher and Adam Carrig while the €20 prizes were claimed by Jennifer Aherne, Michelle Carey, Megan, John & Ben Adams, Stephen & Maudie Hunt, Killian Ryan and Geraldine Kirby. This week’s jackpot is €19,400.

Munster Senior Hurling: Tickets for the 2025 Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship will go on sale on Wednesday April 2nd at 12 noon. Tickets will be available via www.gaa.ie/tickets , Ticketmaster and selected Centra and Supervalu outlets

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell were pipped by Monaleen in the City Senior Hurling League. Monaleen notched three points in the opening two minutes before Patrick Kirby responded with two scores. A key phase of the match was a devastating Monaleen scoring spree of six consecutive points in four minutes. The scoreline after 15 minutes was 0-10 to 0-5 after Patrick Kirby 0-2 and Mark Carmody also chipped in. Patrickswell trimmed the deficit to 0-12 to 0-9 after a quartet of points from the free-scoring Patrick Kirby. Unfortunately Monaleen finished the first half strongly and reached the interval at 0-16 to 0-10 ahead.

The opening ten minutes were edged by Patrickswell, who narrowed the gap to 0-20 to 0-16 (Patrick Kirby 0-3, Evan Fitzgerald,  Cian Fitzgerald and Mark Carmody). By the 51st minute, Patrickswell had moved within two points at 0-22 to 0-20, thanks to Cian Gorman, Mark Carmody, Evan Fitzgerald and Patrick Kirby. Unfortunately, Monaleen matched the ‘Well stride for stride and Patrick Kirby’s trio of frees were cancelled out by our visitors. Monaleen won the fixture by 0-25 to 0-23.

JUNIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell needed resilience to hold off Kildimo-Pallaskenry in the City League. The strong breeze was a major factor in this keenly contested match. With the wind at our back, Gavin Carey scored a goal within 30 seconds and eight points were added without reply (Liam Fitzgerald 0-2, Dayle McDonagh 0-2, Billy Earls 0-2, Calvin Carroll and David Woulfe). Kildimo-Pallaskenry dominated the closing stages of the first half and scored a goal and four points in contrast to Patrickswell’s four points from Calvin Carroll, Billy Earls 0-2 and Liam Fitzgerald. The half-time score was 1-12 to 1-4.

As expected, the breeze worked in Kildimo-Pallaskenry’s favour and they scored a goal and three points in six minutes. Patrickswell were now ahead by just 1-12 to 2-7 and responded in gritty style. Despite the elements, Patrickswell were three points clear on 1-17 to 2-11 after 50 minutes (Calvin Carroll 0-4 and David Woulfe). The final 10 minutes were tense and low-scoring. Calvin Carroll and Liam Fitzgerald ensured a 1-19 to 2-13 victory. The next match is scheduled for Thursday March 27 away to St. Patrick’s at 7.30pm.

CLUB NIGHT: Patrickswell GAA and Camogie Club Night is being held on Saturday March 29 in the Cu Chulainn from 8.30pm sharp. There is a medal presentation to 2024’s Junior A hurling, Minor hurling and Junior Camogie winners. In addition, the Club Person of the Year award will be announced. Music is by Kim’s People.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday March 18 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 15 and 28. The bonus number was 16. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Tom O’Brien and Michael Fitzgerald while the €20 prizes were claimed by Mary Gillane Higgins, Denis Casey, Aisling Murray, Shaunna Gavin, Julie Darcy Senior and Colin Coughlan. This week’s jackpot is €19,200.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell suffered defeat in the opening City Senior Hurling League fixture away to Na Piarsaigh. The hosts began at a fast tempo and notched three points in two minutes before Mark Carmody registered Patrickswell’s first point. However Na Piarsaigh stretched their advantage to 1-9 to 0-4 after 15 minutes, with Patrickswell reliant on Patrick Kirby frees. The remainder of the first half was closer as Patrickswell added five points (Patrick Kirby 0-4 and Evan Fitzgerald) to counter Na Piarsaigh’s five points. The Caherdavin men reached the interval at 1-14 to 0-9 ahead.

Na Piarsaigh flew out of the traps in the second half and accrued five points in contrast to Patrick Kirby’s trio. By the 40th minute, Patrickswell trailed by 1-19 to 0-12. Four points from Mark Carmody, Andrew Carroll and Patrick Kirby 0-2 put Patrickswell 1-24 to 0-16 behind with ten minutes left. There was no reprieve as Na Piarsaigh added a second goal and five points to outpace Patrick Kirby’s brace and a Mark Carmody point. The final score was a 2-29 to 0-19 reverse. Patrickswell are scheduled to host Monaleen on Saturday March 22 at 3.00pm.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Tuesday March 11 was not won. The numbers drawn were 4, 18, 20 and 30. The bonus number was 23. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Luke Anderson and Clare Bowman while the €20 prizes were claimed by Nichole Leigh, Marie Franey, Killian Ryan, Edward Hayes, Lisa Lennane and Donie O’Gorman. This week’s jackpot is €19,000.

SENIOR HURLERS: The City Senior Hurling League commences with a visit to Na Piarsaigh on Thursday March 13 at 7.00pm

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday March 3 was not won. The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 19 and 21. The bonus number was 13. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Kathleen Moore and Susie Adams, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Donie O’Gorman, Catherine Nolan, Liz Griffin, Shane Cusack, Joanna O’Connoe and Tony Gormley. This week’s jackpot is €18,800.

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CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday February 24 was not won. The numbers drawn were 14, 22, 29 and 32. The bonus number was 8. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by The McCarthy grandchildren and Ciara Moloney, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Sean Fitzgerald, Kevin O’Brien, Eileen Histon, the Ronan family, D. Delaney and Kathleen Fenton. This week’s jackpot is €18,600.

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An In-Person Membership Clinic is on this Friday 28th February from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the clubhouse (Cash and card payments accepted).

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday February 17 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 15 and 27. The bonus number was 6. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by David Punch and Jackie O’Carroll, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Mary Carroll, Noreen Hedderman, Jack Ruttle, McCarthy Boys, Aisling Murray and Joan Hickey. This week’s jackpot is €18,400.