Category: Club Notes

UNDER 21 HURLERS: The U-21 hurlers ended their campaign with an exciting draw against Cappamore. John Kirby was in fine early form as he scored two points from play in the opening minute. By the 10th minute, Cian Gorman and Patrick Kirby had built a 0-4 to 0-2 lead. The next ten minutes were finely balanced as Patrick Kirby notched a trio of frees, while Cian Gorman and Jack McNamara contributed points. The scoreline by the 20th minute was 0-9 to 0-7. Patrickswell edged the closing stages of the half and led by 0-12 to 0-9 at the interval (Patrick Kirby 0-2 and Christy Carroll).

The second half was barely thirty seconds old when Cappamore equalised with a goal. Almost immediately, Patrick Kirby and Cappamore traded points. The pace of scoring dropped significantly on the cold night. Cappamore failed to score for 14 minutes as Patrick Kirby helped himself to three points. The score in the 45th minute was 0-16 to 1-10. In the next five minutes, Patrick Kirby’s pair of points was sandwiched between four Cappamore points. There were ten minutes left and the advantage was a minimal 0-18 to 1-14. Billy Earls struck a point, but two Cappamore scores restored parity at 0-19 to 1-16. Billy Earls gave Patrickswell an excellent chance at the start of injury time, but Cappamore secured a draw with a last gasp point. The curtain came down on the hurling season with a 0-20 to 1-17 draw.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Club’s Annual General Meeting takes place on Thursday December 7 at 8.00pm in the clubhouse. All members are most welcome to attend.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday November 27 was not won. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 8 and 30. The bonus number was 10. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Tara O’Connell and the €20 prizes were claimed by Melanie & Naomi, Carmel Walsh, Catherine Nolan, Chris Fitzgerald and Mia Luna Carroll. This week’s jackpot is €6,000.

UNDER 21 HURLERS: Patrickswell suffered defeat in their third match of the Championship against Monaleen. The ‘Well had a torrid start and found themselves a goal and five points down within eight minutes. Patrick Kirby scored our first point, but Monaleen plundered another two goals and a point to lead by 3-6 to 0-1 after 15 minutes. There was a brief respite when Patrickswell notched three consecutive points, but Monaleen helped themselves to another goal and two points to establish a 4-8 to 0-4 margin on the 20-minute mark. The ‘Well edged to closing stages of the first half through Patrick Kirby 0-3 and John Kirby to reach the interval fifteen points behind at 4-11 to 0-8.

The rate of scoring in the second half was much slower. Patrickswell narrowly outscored Monaleen with five points in twenty minutes (Patrick Kirby 0-2, John Kirby 0-2 and Cian Gorman). The deficit in the 50th minute was 4-15 to 0-13. Hugh Maher’s consolation goal and Patrick Kirby’s point made the result a 4-18 to 1-14 reverse. The final group match is against Cappamore on Tuesday November 21 at 7.30pm.

ALL STARS: Patrickswell GAA Club were delighted when Aaron Gillane won a richly deserved Hurler of the Year Award and an All-Star. Similarly, we offer our congratulations to Diarmaid Byrnes for collecting yet another All-Star. As a small club, Patrickswell is proud to have three consecutive Hurler of the Year awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday November 13 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 16 and 13. The bonus number was 14. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Jim Mulqueen and the €20 prizes were claimed by Christine Hennessy, Niall O’Connor, Evan Fitzgerald, Aidan Dwyer and Pat Glynn. This week’s jackpot is €5,600.

UNDER 21 HURLERS: The U-21 hurlers produced a brave performance during a narrow defeat to Bruff. Josh Carey scored a point within thirty seconds and the teams were level at 0-3 apiece after ten minutes when Patrick Kirby added a brace. While Patrick Kirby put Patrickswell ahead, we did not score for another fifteen minutes as Bruff notched a goal and three points. Patrick Kirby stemmed the tide with a 25th minute point to make the scoreline 1-6 to 0-5. Bruff rounded off the first half with three consecutive points to lead by 1-9 to 0-5 at the interval.

In the first ten minutes of the second half  Patrickswell closed the gap to five points at 1-11 to 0-9 (Patrick Kirby 0-3 and Josh Carey). John Kirby’s point then clipped the arrears to four points. Immediately afterwards, Bruff took a quick sideline ball that caught Patrickswell unawares and resulted in a devastating goal. There were fifteen minutes left and our opponents led by 2-11 to 0-10. While Patrick Kirby claimed five points in the final quarter  Bruff responded with three points and won out by 2-14 to 0-15. The next fixture is against Monaleen on Friday November 17 at 7.30pm in Caherdavin.

COACHING WORKSHOP: Anyone potentially interested in coaching either hurling or camogie are welcome to an open workshop this Thursday evening November 16 at 7.00pm at the clubhouse. Liam Cronin (Ard Scoil Ris) will run the workshop.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday November 6 was not won. The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 17 and 21. The bonus number was 12. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Paul Joyce and the €20 prizes were claimed by Noreen Cusack, Clare Bowman, Helen O’Shea, Nuala Nolan and Janice Adams. This week’s jackpot is €5,400

UNDER 21 HURLERS: The U-21 hurlers suffered defeat in their opening fixture of the Premier Championship against Na Piarsaigh. Patrickswell made a great start when Patrick Kirby’s point was quickly followed by Liam Fitzgerald’s goal. However Na Piarsaigh roared ahead with a goal and six points to lead by 1-6 to 1-1 after just six minutes. The next ten minutes were level pegging as the teams traded five points apiece (Patrick Kirby 0-4 and John Kirby) to make the score 1-11 to 1-6 in favour of Na Piarsaigh. However, the Caherdavin team dominated the closing stages of the first half to build an unassailable 1-16 to 1-7 lead.

Na Piarsaigh continued their dominance with a salvo of one goal and seven points without reply in the first ten minutes of the second half. Patrickswell were now 2-23 to 1-7 adrift. Billy Earls and Patrick Kirby points were sandwiched between Na Piarsaigh points, but the Light Blues secured another goal and point to lead by 3-26 to 1-9 in the 50th minute. A point from Patrick Kirby and a goal from Billy Earls were exceeded by five additional points in Na Piarsaigh’s column. The final score was a 3-31 to 2-10 reverse. The next fixture is scheduled for Friday November 10 at 7.30pm against Cappamore in Caherdavin.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell’s County Final against Na Piarsaigh ended in disappointment after a four-point defeat to the holders. The game started brightly when Aaron Gillane scored two points within two minutes, but Peter Casey and Ronan Lynch had levelled up by the fifth minute. The next fifteen minutes were keenly contested and relatively low scoring. Evan Fitzgerald and Jack Kelleher (0-2) ensured that the ‘Well were level at 0-5 apiece. The critical phase of the match was a brief spell where Ronan Lynch scored two points for Na Piarsaigh and Peter Casey’s mazy run ended with a close range kick into the net. Patrickswell were now 1-7 to 0-5 behind. Jack Kelleher and Diarmaid Byrnes steadied the ship and Patrickswell reached the dressing room at 1-8 to 0-7 behind.

Within two minutes of the restart, two Na Piarsaigh points gave them their largest lead of the match at six points ahead. Patrickswell trimmed the deficit to four points at 1-12 to 0-11 when Diarmaid Byrnes, Jack Kelleher and Aaron Gillane 0-2 scored points. There were still twenty minutes still to play. Over the next ten minutes, the two sides exchanged four points each as Patrickswell could not edge closer at 1-16 to 0-15 (Kevin O’Brien, Mark Carmody and Aaron Gillane 0-2). At one stage, Patrickswell moved within just two points thanks to Kevin O’Brien and Aaron Gillane. However Ronan Lynch and Kevin Downes slammed the door with points in response. There were five minutes left and Na Piarsaigh held a narrow 1-18 to 0-17 lead. The grand finale never materialised for Eamonn Kelly’s men. Further Patrickswell points from John Flynn and Calvin Carroll were quenched by two Ronan Lynch frees. There were no late goal chances as Na Piarsaigh stifled the ‘Well. The Caherdavin side were champions again by 1-20 to 0-19. Hard luck to the players and management for producing such a gritty display in the Daly Cup.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday October 23 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 20, 22 and 30. The bonus number was 14. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Allison Doran and the €20 prizes were claimed by Luke Cummins, James Hall, Alex O’Shea, Maura Byrnes and Ian Kelleher. This week’s jackpot is €5,000.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell face holders Na Piarsaigh in the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship Final on Saturday October 28 at 5.15pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds. We would appreciate your support and the wearing of club colours on the day.  Tickets must be purchased in advance on universe.com. The game will be broadcast live on TG4.

PARISH LEAGUE: The annual Parish League took place in glorious conditions at University of Limerick’s North Campus. The young boys and girls showcased their talents and thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon. Cian Lynch, Aaron Gillane and Diarmaid Byrnes awarded the medals and the winning trophy. Many thanks to O’Brien’s Pharmacy for their sponsorship of the event.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday October 16 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 15, 16 and 31. The bonus number was 7. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Michael O’Brien and the €20 prizes were claimed by Brendan Guerin, Denise O’Carroll, Seamus Lyons, Kathleen X and Maudie & Stephen Hunt. This week’s jackpot is €4,800.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell produced an impressive display to overcome Kilmallock in the County Championship semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds. John Kirby registered the opening point within thirty seconds, but Micheal Houlihan responded with two frees for the Balbec. Patrickswell kept Kilmallock scoreless for seventeen minutes and surged ahead with seven consecutive points from Aaron Gillane 0-4, Jordan Higgins, Diarmaid Byrnes and Evan Fitzgerald. The scoreboard after twenty minutes displayed a 0-8 to 0-2 advantage. Micheal Houlihan notched another brace of frees, but Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane were on hand to maintain a 0-10 to 0-4 lead. The first half ended with Patrickswell 0-12 to 0-5 ahead when Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane contributed more points.

The opening ten minutes of the second half saw a reaction from Kilmallock, but they couldn’t eat significantly into the lead. Cian Fitzgerald and Aaron Gillane scored points to keep Patrickswell 0-14 to 0-9 ahead on the 40th minute. The game ended as a contest when John Kirby hit the net after unselfish play from Aaron Gillane. Within eight minutes, Patrickswell had increased the margin to eleven points at 1-19 to 0-11 thanks to Aaron Gillane 0-3, Kevin O’Brien and Thomas O’Brien. John Kirby and Aaron Gillane cancelled out Balbec points, but Robbie Hanley’s goal for Kilmallock narrow the gap to eight points at 1-21 to 1-13 on the 55th minute. Two further Kilmallock points created some nerves, but Patrickswell were ruthless with a five-minute spell that yielded an Aaron Gillane goal and yet more points from Gillane, Cian Lynch and Diarmaid Byrnes. The gap was now a remarkable twelve points of 2-24 to 1-15. Robbie Hanley’s second goal deep in stoppage time was a consolation for Kilmallock, but Diarmaid Byrnes’ late point wrapped up a satisfying 2-25 to 2-15 win.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday October 9 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 20, 21 and 28. The bonus number was 19. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Mary Grace and the €20 prizes were claimed by Cornelia & Michael O’Riordan, Wayne Anderson, Elaine O’Reilly, Carmel Kirby and Maurice Histon. This week’s jackpot is €4,600.

UNDER 21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Patrickswell are scheduled to face Na Piarsaigh in our opening fixture of the Premier Championship on Friday October 20 at 8.00pm in University of Limerick North Campus. Tickets must be purchased in advance on universe.com.

SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers produced a late goal blitz to edge out Ballybrown in a compelling County Championship quarter-final. Patrickswell flew into an early three-point lead thanks to Jordan Higgins’ brace and Jack Kelleher. Ballybrown replied with two quick points, but the ‘Well were 0-7 to 0-4 ahead in the 15th minute (Aaron Gillane, Thomas O’Brien, Diarmaid Byrnes and Evan Fitzgerald). Ballybrown equalised in the space of four minutes with three consecutive points. Patrickswell were unfazed and enjoyed a great spell when Evan and Diarmaid Byrnes added points before Tom O’Brien claimed a superb goal after a mazy run. The scoreline looked healthy at 1-9 to 0-7 on 25 minutes. The remainder of the first half was level pegging as Aaron Gillane snatched two points and Ballybrown replied in kind. The interval score was 1-11 to 0-9.

The opening stages of the second half belonged to Patrickswell as Cian Lynch, Jordan Higgins and John Kirby built an eight point lead. However, Patrickswell did not score for thirteen minutes while Ballybrown plundered a goal and four points without reply. There was fifteen minutes left and Patrickswell led by a solitary 1-14 to 1-13. Over the next ten minutes, Ballybrown equalised at 1-16 apiece, despite Cian Fitzgerald and Aaron Gillane points. The game was in the mixer with five minutes to go. Thankfully, Cian Lynch’s goal deflated Ballybrown and more late goals from John Kirby and Aaron Gillane sealed a 4-17 to 1-17 victory that flattered the ‘Well. The semi-final against Kilmallock is scheduled for Sunday October 15.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The season ended with a match against a strong Monagea team. The scoring rate at the beginning of the first half was impressively high. By the 15th minute, the score was 0-7 apiece (Eoin Harmon 0-4, Gavin Carey, Cian Enright and Billy Earls). Liam Fitzgerald notched a clever goal, but Monagea were level within 30 seconds. Our opponents pushed ahead with a second goal and four additional points, despite scores from Darragh Ahern and Eoin Harmon. The half-time score was 2-11 to 1-9.

The game ran away from Patrickswell, who managed one point in twenty minutes. Meanwhile Monagea accumulated another eight points to build a 2-19 to 1-10 lead in the 50th minute. The game closed out with three points from Liam Fitzgerald and Eoin Harmon 0-2. Our campaign thus concluded with a 2-20 to 1-13 reverse.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday September 25 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 12 and 25. The bonus number was 10. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Seamus O’Riordan and the €20 prizes were claimed by Kieran Carroll, Cathal White, Louise Foley, Aaron, Jason & Sarah Gillane and Brendan Guerin. This week’s jackpot is €4,200.

SENIOR HURLERS: Patrickswell rallied during the closing stages to beat Kildimo-Pallaskenry in the last group fixture of the County Championship. The opening exchanges saw the clubs trade two points apiece (Aaron Gillane 0-2). Our opponents notched four points without reply to build a 0-6 to 0-2 lead by the 15th minute. Diarmaid Byrnes and Thomas O’Brien cancelled out further Kildimo-Pallaskenry points and we still trailed by 0-8 to 0-4 on 25 minutes. Then Jordan Higgins’ close-range goal and additional points from John Kirby & Aaron Gillane levelled the score at 1-6 to 0-9 just before half-time. However, Kildimo-Pallaskenry struck a goal and a point to reach the interval at 1-10 to 1-6 ahead.

The initial ten minutes of the second half were low scoring as Kevin O’Brien and Diarmaid Byrnes matched Kildimo-Pallaskenry’s output. Patrickswell finally began to turn the screw by scoring five points in seven minutes through Aaron Gillane 0-2, Diarmaid Byrnes 0-2 and Jordan Higgins. We went ahead by 1-13 to 1-12 by the 50th minute as Kildimo-Pallaskenry failed to score for a lengthy 13 minutes. Patrickswell overwhelmed the opposition over the next ten minutes with two more goals from John Flynn and Aaron Gillane, plus a trio of points from Kevin O’Brien, Josh Considine and Diarmaid Byrnes. The scoreboard now displayed a comfortable lead of 3-16 to 1-14. Evan Fitzgerald scored the last point of the match to cement a nine-point win that was harsh on Kildimo-Pallaskenry.

The next championship match is the county quarter final against our neighbours Ballybrown on Sunday October 01 at 4.00pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds. Tickets must be purchased in advance on universe.com.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The refixed championship match against Monagea is on Saturday September 30 at 3.00pm in Croagh. Tickets must be purchased in advance on universe.com.

CLUB LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw on Monday September 18 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 22 and 23. The bonus number was 17. The €100 Lucky Dip was won by Billy O’Connor and the €20 prizes were claimed by Simone Burke, Jack McCarthy, David Cusack, The Ronan Family and Killian Ryan. This week’s jackpot is €4,000.