Club Notes 2012

20th December 2012

There was a large attendance at the Club AGM and a strong turnout by members of the senior hurling panel. Martin Ryan’s Secretary’s Report was a comprehensive account about the performance of all teams within the senior club. At the close of his report, Martin thanked Oliver Mann for his contributions to Patrickswell GAA Club and wishing him luck in his new role as Limerick County Board Chairman. Martin also thanked the Juvenile Club, the Camogie Club and club sponsors Duggan Systems Limited for their continued support. The Secretary’s Report was warmly endorsed by applause.

The Treasurer’s Report was delivered by Nelius Hayes. The financial performance during the year had been satisfactory. Any questions taken from the floor were addressed in a straightforward manner. Nelius reminded the attendance that cost control was still critically important.

The keynote speech of the night was the Chairman’s Address by Paul Foley. At the beginning of his speech, Paul acknowledged the wonderful performance of the Under 14 hurlers at Feile na nGael. The team and management had been a credit to the club. In addition, he thanked the entire Juvenile Club under the chairmanship of Raymond Fitzgerald.

Paul noted that every adult team had progressed to the latter stages of their respective County competitions. The Junior B footballers and Minor hurlers reached finals, the Under 21 hurlers and Junior A hurlers reached semi-finals and the Senior Hurlers were narrowly pipped in the County quarter-final. The Chairman thanked the various teams and management for their commitment. Paul especially thanked Brian Lohan, Anthony Carmody, Tom O’Brien, John O’Donnell and Declan O’Grady for their stewardship of the senior hurlers. The Chairman promised every possible support to the new manager, Natal O’Grady, and his fellow management team of Michael Scanlon and Brendan Cawley.

Paul paid tribute to sponsors Duggan Systems Limited and the stalwarts of our club. For the Club Lotto, Paul thanked McDermotts for the use of their facilities and Nelius, Seamus, Gerry, Tommy, Christy and Donie for running the operation. There was also gratitude for the local businesses that sell lotto tickets. The medical staff were also thanked for their support of club teams, namely Niamh Geoghegan, Denise O’Carroll, Jean Liston and physio Tinieke Nuijten.

The Chairman also drew attention to the infrastructure development at the club. These include upgraded changing rooms, new showers, new plumbing system, new heating system, new windows and the establishment of a gymnasium. In 2013, the club will move forward with a hurling wall and a running track.

Paul expressed his gratitude to Bernard Hayes for his operation of the Limerick Club Development Draw, to the O’Brien family for their sponsorship of the Micheál O’Brien Tournament and to O’Brien’s Pharmacy for sponsoring the Parish League. Gary Kirby was also thanked for his trojan work on behalf of the club at Patrickswell National School.

While the success of the Under 14 hurlers is much heralded, the Under 13 hurlers also scooped a County League title at the Gaelic Grounds. Congratulations to the players, their families and Gary Kirby, Damian Gillane and Ger Considine. Cian Lynch also won an Under 16 All-Ireland hurling medal in the service of Limerick. The officers of the Juvenile Club work very hard and the Chairman paid tribute to Raymond Fitzgerald, Pa Dundon and Michael Joyce.

Paul Foley also thanked his fellow officers and the Club President and Vice Presidents. It was acknowledged that Oliver Mann’s election to Chairman of the County Board is a great honour for Oliver personally and for the club as a whole. Willie Fenton was praised for his work as Club Caretaker and Dick Nash is wished every success in taking the role. Deceased members of the club were also remembered, including past Chairman Gerard O’Brien.

The efforts of Scor were also acknowledged, in particular the club members and parents who participated in 2012 under the tutelage of Muirne Bennis and Michael & Mary Shinnors. Club Patron Monsignor Lane was thanked for his guiding presence in the club. The camogie club were recognised for their major contribution to community life. Gloria O’Donnell was complimented for her work as Chairwoman of the camogie club over the past few years. Breda Leahy will assume Gloria’s role in 2013 and best wishes were offered. The Chairman also congratulated the girls who won the Under 14B County title led by Gary & Carmel Kirby, Liam & Denise O’Carroll and Kieran O’Keeffe.

Paul closed his address by highlighting our recent achievements. Hard work over the past few years has delivered six trophies in 2012. There has been much progress in our juvenile and underage players, our finances are stable and club facilities have improved significantly. There is confidence that Patrickswell GAA Club will achieve greater success on the playing fields next year. However, this cannot be achieved without unity and discipline.

Speeches were also delivered by Willie Foley as President, Gerry Bennis as Vice President, Monsignor Lane as Club Patron, Raymond Fitzgerald as Juvenile Club Chairman and Breda Leahy as Camogie Club Chairwoman. PJ O’Grady was ratified as Under 21 hurling manager, Anthony Foley as Junior A hurling manager, John Tuohy as Minor hurling manager and Michael Woulfe as Junior B football manager.

After the AGM, club members retired to Punch’s Bar for the Club Person of the Year Award. There was delight when outgoing Camogie Club Chairwoman Gloria O’Donnell was announced as the winner. Gloria is at the heart of everything in Patrickswell GAA Club. She works diligently for the camogie club and drives so many of the club’s fundraisers with good natured efficiency. Well done Gloria!! It is a richly deserved honour.

In a reception on Sunday at the Cu Chulainn Bar, new County Board Chairman Oliver Mann was welcomed home from the convention. Paul Foley congratulated Oliver on his achievement and presented his predecessor with a crystal vase as a token of our esteem. The Christmas Raffle took place afterwards and the top three prize-winners were Kate Fitzgerald, Michael McCarthy of Dublin and Julia Doyle.

13th December 2012

Patrickswell GAA club hosts a celebration for Oliver Mann at 10pm on this Sunday 16th December in the Cu Chulainn Bar on the evening of the County Convention. It’s a great honour for Oliver to be elected as Chairman of the County GAA Board and a proud moment for the club. Members and supporters are invited to attend this celebration at the Cu Chulainn to wish Oliver success in his new role. The Christmas raffle draw will also take place on the same night. Sellers are kindly asked to make a big push this week to clear their allocations.

In the final Limerick Development (Mackey) Draw of 2012, Joe Murphy scooped an early Christmas present of €250. Well done Joe! Thanks to everyone who subscribed this year and we hope you will continue to support the draw in 2013. Please remember that at least 50% of the proceeds are retained by the club for local use.

The club had a very successful bagpacking evening at Tesco in Dooradoyle last Friday night. Many thanks to all who helped out. Tesco have very kindly given permission to the club to host another bagpacking closer to Christmas on 16th December. A special word of thanks to Gloria O’Donnell for coordinating this venture.

6th December 2012

Next Tuesday 11th December, the Club holds its Annual General Meeting at 8pm in the clubhouse. Members are asked to attend and contribute to the meeting. Directly after the AGM, the Club Person of the Year Award will be held in Punch’s Bar to recognise the outstanding club member of 2012. Everyone is welcome.

In addition, the club will hold a celebration for Oliver Mann at 10pm on Sunday 16th December in the Cu Chulainn Bar on the evening of the County Convention. It’s a great honour for Oliver to be elected as Chairman of the County GAA Board and indeed for the Patrickswell GAA club. Members and supporters are invited to attend this celebration at the Cu Chulainn to wish Oliver all the best in his new role. The Christmas raffle has also been extended to take place on the same night.

Congratulations to Patrickswell’s Cian Lynch, Andrew Carroll, Aaron Gillane and Keith Cawley for participating in Ard Scoil Ris’ victory over De La Salle in the Harty Cup.

Copies of the 2012 Limerick GAA Yearbook will be available for sale at €10 in McDermotts. The yearbook is a 196-page colour publication about the history and clubs of Limerick. The book was unveiled by Brian Carty of RTE fame at a reception in the Greenhills Hotel.

29th November 2012

The club participated in all categories of the City Scor na n-Og final last week at Our Lady Queen of Peace School. The only participants to emerge victorious were the Instrumental Music group. They will now advance to the County Final next week in Cappamore.

The Christmas Raffle is on the horizon, with some marvellous prizes for the winners. First prize is two nights B&B at the Vienna Woods Hotel in Cork with a dinner on one night. This prize is kindly sponsored by the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel in Adare. Second prize is two premier seated tickets for the 2013 All-Ireland Hurling final at Croke Park. Third prize is a luxury Christmas Hamper with an extensive range of fine wines and festive produce. Tickets are €2 each or a booklet of three for €5.

Club members are asked to make a concerted effort to sell tickets. It is a major fundraiser for the club, while it’s also a great chance to win an early Christmas present. The draw occurs on Tuesday 11th December at 10pm in Punch’s. This is after the Annual General Meeting and coincides with the announcement of Club Person of the Year 2012.

Mass for deceased club members is on Sunday 9th December at 10am. Please remember our dearly departed colleagues by attending the Mass.

22nd November 2012

The Christmas Raffle is fast approaching, with some great prizes for the winners. First prize is two nights B&B at the Vienna Woods Hotel in Cork with a dinner on one night. This prize is kindly sponsored by the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel in Adare. Second prize is two premier seated tickets for the 2013 All-Ireland Hurling final at Croke Park. Third prize is a luxury Christmas Hamper with an extensive range of fine wines and festive produce. Tickets are €2 each or a booklet of three for €5.

Club members are asked to make a significant effort to sell tickets. It is a major fundraiser for the club and a great way to win an early Christmas present for yourself or loved ones. The draw occurs on Tuesday 11th December at 10pm in Punch’s. This is after the Annual General Meeting and coincides with the announcement of Club Person of the Year 2012.

The club is planning to launch a Facebook page in the near future. Design and development are currently being managed by Shane Joyce of Crescent Comprehensive. We’ll provide further details in the coming weeks.

15th November 2012

The Junior B footballers were narrowly beaten by Newcastle West in the County Final at Ballyagran. Newcastle West started brightly and put Patrickswell on the back foot with three early points. However, the ‘Well eventually found their rhythm and the momentum swung back with four points from Jack Kelleher (0-2), Lar Considine and Mark Carmody. Unfortunately, our opponents then surged back into the game and notched four points without reply and led by 0-7 to 0-4 at half-time.

The second half began with two more points from Newcastle West and a widening deficit of 0-9 to 0-4. There was no panic as David Woulfe, Jack Kelleher, Mark Carmody and Brian Murray dragged the ‘Well to within a single point at 0-9 to 0-8. There was no doubt that the boys were back in serious contention. Their surge was stemmed when Newcastle West shocked Patrickswell with two clinical goals to steal a 2-9 to 0-8 advantage. Lar Considine hit the net with a cool finish, but it was too late to affect the outcome. The final score was 2-10 to 1-9. The players and management deserve great credit for an enthralling season.

The Senior Hurling Team Management for 2013 was ratified at a committee meeting last week. We are delighted to announce that Natal O’Grady is the new manager and will be supported by selectors Brendan Cawley and Michael Scanlon.

The Club AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 11th December. The meeting will be followed by the Club Person of the Year Award and Christmas Raffle in Punch’s.

The annual Mass for deceased members will take place on Sunday 9th December at 10am.

8th November 2012

The Junior B footballers have reached the County Final after a convincing 1-8 to 0-7 win over Feenagh Kilmeedy. Our opponents dominated the opening ten minutes and were rewarded with two unanswered points. Patrickswell eventually found their rhythm and controlled the remainder of the first half. Lar Considine recorded the first point and this was followed by an equalising point from Barry Foley. There was great excitement as Darragh Bennis’ shot was brilliantly tipped onto the crossbar by the Feenagh Kilmeedy goalkeeper. However, it was a temporary reprieve as Darragh Bennis scored Patrickswell’s third point. Lar Considine and Barry Foley added more points as the ‘Well reached half-time with a 0-5 to 0-2 advantage.

Mark Carmody registered the first point of the second half, but Feenagh Kilmeedy replied with their own point. The game was ultimately decided when Patrickswell were awarded a penalty for a despairing foul to deny a certain goal. Lar Considine stepped up to stroke the ball calmly into the net. The ‘Well added another point to lead seven points by 1-7 to 0-3 with fifteen minutes left. Feenagh Kilmeedy launched a comeback with three consecutive points and reduced the deficit to 1-7 to 0-6. Thankfully Lar Considine scored an insurance point before our opponents hit their own point.

The County Final against Newcastle West is scheduled for Sunday 11th November at 3pm in Ballyagran. Best wishes to all the players and management.

Work will commence on the club hurling wall within the coming weeks. It is a major development for the club and its commitment to improving facilities. The Christmas Raffle sales will get underway very soon.

1st November 2012

The Junior B footballers progressed to the County semi-final after a comfortable victory over Oola in Ballybricken.

Oola were depleted for the match, but they showed a great spirit to compete with the ‘Well on a cold and damp afternoon. The first half was largely one-way traffic as Patrickswell dominated possession and plundered points. However, they were unable to hit the net and led by 0-7 to 0-1 at the interval.

The second half was a more even contest, as Oola benefitted from the wind. The ‘Well were never seriously threatened as they surged into a 0-11 to 0-1 lead. Oola scored a penalty near the end and the referee blew his whistle at 0-12 to 1-2. Well done to the players and management for this workmanlike victory.

The semi-final is slated for Sunday 4th November at 12 noon against Feenagh Kilmeedy in Rathkeale. Please make every effort to attend the match.

The Scor teams are still in rehearsal for competition. Best wishes to Muirne Bennis and everyone participating. The Christmas Raffle will be underway in the coming weeks. It’s a major fundraiser for the club and a great chance to win a Christmas gift.

25th October 2012

The Under 13 hurlers had an excellent victory over Mungret to win the Premier League final last Wednesday night. There were fine performances from Daniel Feasey, Josh Considine, Conor Fitzgerald, Clive Kirby, Jason Gillane and Barry Kiely. Well done to all involved in the success. This was the club’s sixth trophy this year, with four of the victories at underage level.

The Junior Footballers will play their quarter final this weekend. Details of the fixture will be circulated through the club messaging service.

The next phase of the club development programme will commence in the coming weeks under the supervision of Michael Joyce. Planning approval has been granted by Limerick County Council for the progression of the Hurling Wall and the Walking/running track at Pairc Antoin O’Briain. Sincere thanks to Finbar O’Brien and Hugh Kelly Architects for their work to date on this project.

The Christmas Raffle has commenced also under the leadership of Nelius Hayes. Details of the prizes and ticket selling will be advanced in the coming weeks.

The camogie club are going to the dogs this Friday night. Greyhound racing, that is! For more details contact Gloria O’Donnell, Breda Daly or Mary Higgins.

18th October 2012

Patrickswell were crowned the Limerick Post City Junior B Football Champions on Sunday last, emerging victorious over Na Piarsaigh in the replay at Monaleen with the scoreline 3 – 12 to 1 – 10.Two first half goals by Lar Considine created the platform for this very spirited performance and victory and is the fifth trophy the club has secured so far this year including underage and camogie. A late second half goal by Jack Kelleher who latched onto a long delivery by Shane Dinnage secured the victory for the Well. There were enjoyable scenes when Mark Griffin was presented with the cup by City Board secretary Eamonn Phelan. The team was Garry Murphy, Jason Griffin ,Mark Griffin (Capt),Breen O Sullivan, Sean O Brien, Nigel Foley, Dean Cawley, Barry Foley, Brian Byrnes, Mark Carmody, Lar Considine, Shane Quinlan, Shane Dinnage, Gearoid Balfry, David Woulfe Subs used :Paul O Grady, Liam O Riordan, Jack Kelleher, Paul O Connor, Niall Carrig. Team management : Michael Woulfe, Kevin O Brien, Joseph Tierney. Medical/First Aid Jean Liston.

Best wishes to former Club Chairman and current Club Vice President Oliver Mann who will be contesting the chairmanship of the County Board in the coming weeks.

Work is ongoing with the Club Lottery every Monday night for which the support of every club member is needed. The club is very grateful to all ticket sellers and purchasers for their continued loyalty to the Patrickswell GAA Club. Work will also be shortly commencing for the Christmas raffle with details to be announced in the coming weeks.

The club continues its focus on Scor as the winter season approaches. Best wishes to Muirne Bennis with her endeavours in this regard. A very sizeable turnout gathered at the clubhouse last Thursday night for initial practice sessions.

The Under 13 hurlers will by this stage have played their County Premier League Final at the Gaelic Grounds against Mungret. The club continues to work extremely hard at underage level and recognises that this will be the platform for success in the future.

11th October 2012

It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Patrickswell GAA Club. The club won two Under 14 County Finals, but lost the County Minor final and bowed out of the Junior A County Championship.

At the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, our Minors faced Doon in the County Final. It was a tough assignment on paper, but confidence was high that the players could emulate the success of 2008. The match started positively as Kevin O’Brien notched the first point. However, Doon stated their intentions with four unanswered points. Patrickswell managed to stem the tide with points from Jack Kelleher and Kevin O’Brien to trail by 0-4 to 0-3. The remainder of the first half was incredibly tight, but Patrickswell reached the interval at 0-7 to 0-6 ahead when Andrew O’Carroll struck three points and Cian Lynch chipped in with another.

Doon were on the offensive from the start of the second half and were amply rewarded with three points to lead by 0-9 to 0-7. Kevin O’Brien scored a point before Doon decisively turned the game with a goal and two points. With ten minutes remaining, the lads trailed by 1-11 to 0-8. Andrew O’Carroll claimed three points before the end of the game, but each point was immediately cancelled out by Doon. With a minute left, Doon held a 1-13 to 0-11 advantage. The door was firmly closed on Patrickswell when Doon bagged a second goal. The referee sounded the final whistle and Doon were champions by 2-13 to 0-11. Commiserations to the players and management for such a disappointing end to an impressive season.

On Saturday afternoon, the Junior A hurlers faced a tough assignment against St. Kieran’s in the County Championship semi-final. The first half was an even tussle as both sides competed strongly. At half-time, the scores were deadlocked at 1-5. The West men turned up the tempo in the second half and ran out 1-14 to 1-8 winners. Hard luck to the players and management. The season exceeded expectations and great pride should be taken from the performances.

There were jubilant scenes in Rathkeale on Saturday as the Under 14 hurlers beat Na Piarsaigh in their third final encounter of the season. This time round, the ‘Well added the County League to Limerick Feile. The first half was running smoothly with Patrickswell 1-4 to 0-1 ahead and almost camped in the Na Piarsaigh half. However, there were anxious moments as the Caherdavin boys started to score from long distance before half-time. The interval score was 1-4 to 0-4 in favour of the ‘Well.

If Patrickswell were nervous, there were no outwards signs. The second half was a display of vintage hurling from our boys as Na Piarsaigh failed to register a score. The Patrickswell attack was a handful and added another 1-5 to the first half tally. At the other end of the pitch, the Blue and Gold defenders had Na Piarsaigh under lock and key. The final result was a 2-9 to 0-4 triumph and Darragh Aherne proudly lifted the County League trophy to cap a fine season. Well done to all the players and management. It was a very profitable season for the Under 14s and provided optimism for the future.

On the same day, the Camogie girls won the Under 14 County B title by 3-4 to 3-2 against Murroe Boher. Each girl showed true Patrickswell passion and spirit as they battled intensely with Murroe Boher. Well done to the girls and their management team for bringing home the silverware. There were fine displays of camogie from each member on the team, with scores from Niamh O’Keeffe (0-4), Leah O’Carroll (1-0), Emma Geraghty (1-0) and the winning goal from captain Shannon Gillane. There is no doubt that goals win matches, and it’s fair to say that goalkeeper Sarah Gillane pulled off some mighty saves to keep us in the game. Well done girls. Keep up the good work. There is an Under 6 and Under 8 camogie blitz on Saturday 13th October at 11am in Patrickswell against Croagh Kilfinny and Crecora.

Congratulations to Amy O’Dea, who scooped €500 in the Club Development Draw for October.

4th October 2012

This is a bumper week for Patrickswell GAA club with, in particular, a very exciting weekend ahead. It was also a very profitable past week for the club as the Junior hurlers and footballers made progress in their respective championships.

The Junior A hurlers defeated Doon by 1-7 to 0-7 in the County Championship quarter-final at Bruff. Meanwhile, the Junior B footballers defeated St. Patrick’s by 1-12 to 0-8 in the City Championship semi-final replay. Their reward is a City final against Na Piarsaigh and a guaranteed County Football quarter-final berth.

Next weekend is an extremely busy time for the club. On Sunday 7th October, the Minor hurlers face Doon in the Premier Hurling Championship Final at 1.45pm in the Gaelic Grounds.

The previous day, Patrickswell are battling on three fronts. The Under 14 hurlers face Na Piarsaigh in the League Final, the Under 14 camogie girls tackle Murroe Boher in the Under 14B Championship final and the Junior A hurlers are slated to play their County semi-final. At the time of going to press, the fixture times and dates for some of the games have not been finalised. When the fixtures are made, they will be circulated on the club messaging service.

The Junior B footballers will play Na Piarsaigh on Tuesday 2nd October at 5.45pm in Mungret. Please make every effort to attend these fixtures as your support is very important.

The final of the Michael O’Brien Senior Hurling Tournament between Sixmilebridge and Ballybrown is also fixed for Saturday 6th October at 4pm. The club is very grateful to the teams that have participated in this competition (including Croom earlier this year) and looks forward to an excellent final between two very accomplished teams. The club is especially grateful to the O’Brien family of Lurriga for their sponsorship of this event in honour of our former president Michael.

The Under 8 and Under 6 hurlers played Claughaun on Friday night. On Saturday, the Under 10 hurlers hosted the Munster Inter-City blitz. Passage West, Newmarket on Fergus and Adare provided the opposition to two very impressive Patrickswell teams.

On Sunday, the Parish League took centre stage. Once again, this event was kindly sponsored by O’Brien’s Pharmacy of Patrickswell. It was a great chance for our Under 10, Under 8 and Under 6 boys and girls to showcase their skills. After some titanic battles, three teams finished level on points! Mary Kerins presented the cup to the winning captains Niall Kerins, Patrick Kirby and Paul Lynch.

The boys and girls were split into four teams as follows: Team Cork (N. Kerins, P. Kiely, C. Gorman, J. Gorman, K. O’Donnell, K. Kiely, C O’Brien, J. Fitzgerald, I. Moloney, L. O’Brien and E. O’Brien), Team Kilkenny (P. Kirby, J. Kirby, A. McNamara, J. McNamara, S. Fitzgerald, L. Fitzgerald, C. Carroll, B. Foley, L. Senior and K. Fitzgerald), Team Galway (C. Chu, T. Hannon, R. Harmon, E. Harmon, B. Earls, M. Daly, E. Higgins, Josh Carey, Jake Carey, K. O’Shea and K. Feasey) and Team Tipperary (P. Lynch, D. Fitzgerald, T. Murray, E. Maher, M. Fitzgerald, H. Maher, R. O’Brien, C. Lynch, E. O’Keeffe and E. Duffy).

The Under 6s played separate games. The following players took part – S. Carey, S. Lynch, S. Buston, A. Kelly, A. O’Neill, J. Foley, L. Foley, P. McGrath, L. McGrath, D. McDonagh, C. Fitzgerald, D. O’Brien, J. Murray, J. Allen, L. Considine, J. O’Neill, L. Griffin and E. Dundon).

The Club Scor committee is already hard at work in preparation for the Scor na n-Og competition in the formulation of teams for participation. Best of luck to Muirne Bennis and her team in their endeavours.

27th September 2012

The Junior A hurlers claimed the City Championship after a closely fought 3-8 to 2-10 victory over Na Piarsaigh at the Gaelic Grounds. Patrickswell’s reward is a County quarter-final against Doon. In keeping with family traditions, John Fitzgerald was emulating his father Jack, who also won the City Junior Hurling title in 1957.

The Junior B footballers drew 2-8 to 1-11 against St. Patrick’s in their City Championship semi-final. The replay is down for Wednesday 26th September in Mungret.

The Minor hurlers booked their place in the Premier Hurling Championship final with a 2-12 to 0-12 triumph over Na Piarsaigh. The County Final against Doon is scheduled for Sunday 7th October at 1.45pm. Congratulations to the players and mentors for this great achievement.

The Under 13 hurlers qualified for the final of the All County Hurling League with a 7-7 to 1-1 win over Deel Rangers. Gavin Carey, Barry Kiely, Eoin Carroll, Neil Byrnes and Adam Carrig played well on the night.

The Under 10 hurlers have a busy weekend ahead on Saturday 29th September. We welcome Passage West , Newmarket on Fergus and Adare to Patrickswell for the Munster inter city blitz. Throw-in time for the first match is at 12 noon.

On Sunday 30th September, the parish league takes centre stage and is kindly sponsored by O’Brien’s Pharmacy. Proceedings begin at 11.30am with the Under10s, Under 8s and Under 6s all anxious to showcase their skills. Please come and support the stars of the future.

The Under 14 camogie girls are set for a County Final on Saturday 29th September against Murroe Boher, after beating Ahane in the semi-final replay. Best of luck to the girls and mentors! The Under 12 girls suffered a narrow one point defeat to Adare in their own County semi-final. Hard luck girls!

Many thanks to everyone who supported the CARI/Children’s Ark Mid Western Regional Hospital coffee mornings on Sunday and Monday. It is an extremely worthy local cause and the club are delighted to lend assistance. We are grateful to the Cu Chulainn Bar and Louise Foley for organising, promoting and hosting the event.

20th September 2012

The Junior A hurlers defeated neighbours Ballybrown by 1-11 to 0-10 in the City Championship semi-final replay. This fine result sets up a City Final with Na Piarsaigh and guarantees the ‘Well a County quarter-final berth. Congratulations to the team and management on their achievement.

On Tuesday 18th September, the Minor hurlers face Na Piarsaigh in the Premier Championship semi-final at 6.30pm. The Minors have been in excellent form , but Na Piarsaigh will provide a stiff test.

The Junior B footballers contest a City Championship semi-final against St. Patricks on Wednesday 19th September at 6.15pm in Mungret.

The Under 14 hurlers suffered a heartbreaking two point defeat of 3-5 to 1-9 in the County Final. After a sluggish start where Patrickswell were four points down, we came back to lead at half time by one point. The boys fell behind to another Na Piarsaigh goal midway through the second half, but the ‘Well fought back to lead by one point heading into the last moments of the game. A devastating scrambled goal from Na Piarsaigh decided the match with no time to reply. It was a game of outstanding quality; however this offers little consolation to the team and management. The league final will provide the third instalment of Patrickswell v Na Piarsaigh finals at this level in 2012.

The Under 13 hurlers progressed in the All County Hurling League with one game to spare after a 2-6 to 1-3 win over neighbours Ballybrown. Patrickswell had some great performances from Daniel Feasey, Eoin Carroll, Josh Considine, Jason Gillane and Calvin Carroll.

In the Under 14 Camogie quarter-finals, Patrickswell beat Templeglantine by 3-8 to 2-0. This victory has set up a semi-final against Ahane. Best of luck to the girls.

The final of the Michael O’Brien Senior Hurling Tournament between Sixmilebridge and Ballybrown is fixed for Saturday 6th October at 4pm. The club is very grateful to the teams that have participated in this competition (including Croom earlier this year) and looks forward to an excellent final on the 6th between two very accomplished teams. The club is especially grateful to the O’Brien family of Lurriga for their sponsorship of this event in honour of our former president Michael.

In support of the Live 95 FM Children’s Ark at the Regional Hospital Fundraising Campaign, the club will host a coffee morning on Monday 24th September at 10.30 am at the clubhouse. Further details will be circulated through the club messaging service closer to the date.

13th September 2012

The Junior B footballers qualified for the City Championship semi-finals after a comprehensive 5-10 to 0-4 victory over Claughaun and after receiving a walkover from Ballinacurra Gaels. Well done to the players for making the knockout stages of the competition.

The Junior A hurlers are playing Ballybrown in the City Semi Final replay on Saturday 15th September in Mungret at 5.30 pm.

The Minor hurlers are back in action in the Premier Hurling Championship on Tuesday 18th September. It’s a major semi-final encounter with Na Piarsaigh. Please make a huge effort to support the team.

The Under 14 hurlers survived a stiff test in the County semi-final by winning 1-11 to 1-9 against Murroe Boher. After playing with a strong breeze in the opening half, the ‘Well were three points clear at half-time. The boys produced a battling performance in the second half and a clinical goal from Darragh Aherne gave Patrickswell a commanding five point lead in injury time. A goal for Murroe Boher left us with a dangerous two point lead with ninety seconds of stoppage time to play. In the dying seconds, Murroe Boher broke clean through and a devastating goal looked inevitable. However, a superb save from Stephen Dunworth kept our championship hopes alive. Thankfully, the referee blew the whistle when Murroe’s resulting 65’ was cleared. The team showed great character to set up a County Final against Na Piarsaigh.

The Under 12 hurlers had two teams competing in the final day blitz in UL last Friday night. The boys played Kilteely Dromkeen, Ahane and Na Piarsaigh. Well done to this team who have continuously improved throughout the year.

The Under 8 hurlers hosted a blitz last Friday night. The visitors were Crecora, Ballinacurra Gaels and Granagh Ballingarry. Patrickswell played some great hurling and lined out as Christy Carroll, Liam Fitzgerald, Jack McNamara, Kevin Kiely, Mark Fitzgerald, Alan Fitzgerald, Kai Chu, James Fitzgerald, Paddy McGrath, Conor O’Brien, Billy Earls, Barry Foley, Matt Daly and Hughie Maher. Thanks to Pat Earls, Breda Daly and Peter Maher for a well organised and run event.

Best wishes to every Juvenile Club member who is getting their Junior Certificate results this week.

6th September 2012

The Junior A hurlers drew 1-9 to 2-6 with Ballybrown in the City Championship semi-final. The winners of the replay will play Na Piarsaigh, who accounted for St. Patrick’s in the other semi-final.

There was delight for Patrickswell and Limerick as the Shannonsiders won the Under 16 All-Ireland Hurling Final against Galway by 3-20 to 0-8. Congratulations to Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane, who represented our club on the County Panel. The future of Limerick hurling is looking very promising.

Hard luck to the Limerick Under 14s, who lost in the Tony Forristal Cup to eventual winners Kilkenny after beating Tipperary. Patrickswell was represented by John Flynn, Jordan Higgins, Jamie Dillon, Brian Nolan, Darragh Aherne and Bryan Fitzgerald.

The Limerick Under 17 hurlers won the shield competition, with the assistance of John Tuohy and Keith Dundon. Meanwhile the County Under 15s lost to Clare, Cork & Tipperary and beat Waterford. Paul Bennis and Aaron Carmody were our representatives.

The Patrickswell Under 14s play in the County semi-final on Saturday 8th September at 4.45pm in Caherelly against Murroe Boher. Please come along and lend your support to the boys.

Our Under 13s beat Newcastlewest by 5-2 to 1-2 in the All-County Hurling League. We had good performances from Neil Byrnes, Shane Hannon, Calvin Carroll, Conor Fitzgerald and Adam Carrig.

Well done to Clive Kirby who won his group in the Cúl camp skills competition at UL.

The Under 10s played a blitz against St.Patrick’s, Crecora and Mungret on Friday night. Among those to play well were Paul Lynch, John Kirby, Adam McNamara, Josh Carey and Niall Kerins. Under 10 training this week changes to Thursday night at 6.30pm. This Friday night, our Under 8s are hosting a blitz in Patrickswell.

Best wishes to everyone club member who has returned to school or will commence third-level in the near future.

30th August 2012

The senior hurlers face neighbours Adare in the County Championship quarter-final on Sunday 26th August at 2pm in the Gaelic Grounds. This game is a mouth-watering encounter between two giants of the Limerick game. Please lend your support to the team on Sunday. The fixture is a double-header that’s followed by Ahane vs. Na Piarsaigh. In the All-County Senior Hurling League, the ‘Well fell short against Ballybrown at the semi-final stage. Our neighbours ran out 1-15 to 1-13 winners at the Gaelic Grounds.

The Under 16 Division 2A shield semi-final is scheduled for Saturday 25th August at 12 noon in Patrickswell. The visitors are South Liberties. Please come along to cheer for the boys. In the Rose Cup, the Under 13 hurlers relinquished their title after losing in the final. In the group stages, the ‘Well defeated Kerry South and Causeway, but lost to Crotta. In the final, the boys met Crotta once again. The opponents’ goalkeeper delivered a “man-of the-match” performance to thwart Patrickswell by 1-5 to 1-3. It was a good performance from the squad, but their goalkeeper stole the show.

The Junior A hurlers have one remaining fixture in the City Championship, while the Junior B footballers have a few fixtures to fulfil in their own championship.

Best of luck to every student waiting for the CAO offers. We hope that you get the course that you wanted.

23rd August 2012

The Junior A hurlers have one remaining fixture in the City Championship, while the Junior B footballers have a few fixtures to fulfil in their own championship.

Best of luck to every student waiting for the CAO offers. We hope that you get the course that you wanted.

16th August 2012

The Junior A hurlers guaranteed themselves a place in the City Championship semi-final after they beat Old Christians by 3-12 to 0-12 over the weekend. The ‘Well sit in second place and have one remaining fixture against Crecora.

The Minor hurlers maintained their 100% record without playing after Shamrock Gaels offered a walkover. The boys have progressed straight to the semi-final after an impressive campaign. Well done to the players and management team for their excellent season to date.

Good luck to every student who is waiting for Leaving Certificate results this week. We hope that you achieve the best grades possible.

In the recent Limerick Club Development Draw, Peter O’Riordan scooped a €250 prize. Half of the proceeds from this County Draw are kept by the club, so it is a major source of revenue for Patrickswell GAA.

The Under 13 hurlers travel to Tralee on Saturday 18th August to defend their Rose Cup crown. Best of luck to the boys. The Cul Camp is scheduled for 20th to 24th August. Bookings can be made online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or by contacting Ray Fitzgerald at 087-2651631.

9th August 2012

The Senior Hurlers qualified for the County Championship quarter-final after a tough battle against Garryspillane. In the opening quarter, Garryspillane built a solid 0-5 to 0-1 lead. However Patrickswell edged back into the game and trailed by a single point, 0-8 to 0-9, at the interval.

The second half momentum remained with the ‘Well as they established an advantage of 0-14 to 0-11 with ten minutes remaining. The outcome was determined when Lar Considine fired a decisive goal to create an unassailable margin. At the final whistle, Patrickswell claimed a 1-16 to 0-13 victory and won the group. However, Garryspillane sneaked into the quarter-final by virtue of Doon’s victory over Effin. Patrickswell will meet neighbours Adare in the quarter-final after their crushing victory over Emmets. It’s a mouth-watering fixture for hurling fans.

The Junior B footballers suffered a narrow 2-3 to 0-11 defeat against Na Piarsaigh in the City Championship. There are three games to play against Ballinacurra Gaels, Claughaun and St. Patrick’s.

The minor hurlers aim to maintain their 100% record when they visit Shamrock Gaels on Friday 10th August at 7.15pm in Rhebogue (St. Patrick’s). A win will ensure a semi-final berth in the County Championship. Your support is much appreciated as usual.

The Under 16 hurlers produced a magnificent display to beat Bruff by 3-17 to 2-11 in Division 2A of the Championship. Bruff were undefeated in this competition, but came unstuck with goals from Cian Lynch, Stephen Dunworth and Shane O’Brien.

The Under 12 hurlers had a very busy week with six matches played. Their first engagement was the Inter-County Blitz in the Gaelic Grounds. The boys played some excellent hurling to beat Drom-Inch (Tipperary), Kilmoley (Kerry) and Kilmallock. The next encounter was the visit of Old Christians. A goalscoring spree from Josh Carey and some fine points from Darren O’Flaherty helped the boys to victory. Wins over Bruff (home) and Kilmallock (away) finished off the perfect week.

The Cul Camp is scheduled for 20th to 24th August. Bookings can be made online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or by contacting Ray Fitzgerald at 087-2651631.

2nd August 2012

The Junior A hurlers maintain a strong position in the City Championship after a 2-11 to 1-7 triumph over neighbours Ballybrown. The ‘Well are in second place and have two more fixtures against Old Christians and Crecora. The top four teams will reach the semi-finals.

The Junior B footballers had a winning start to their City Championship campaign after a 1-12 to 0-7 victory over Mungret. There are four additional group matches to play against Na Piarsaigh, Ballinacurra Gaels, Claughaun and St. Patrick’s.

Commiserations to the Limerick hurlers after their gutsy quarter-final defeat to Kilkenny in Thurles. Hard luck to Sean, Tom and Mark. Limerick hurling is moving in the right direction and there are grounds for optimism. As a result of Limerick’s defeat, Patrickswell play in the Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday 5th August at 2pm in Kilmallock. This match is critical for progress to the County quarter-final.

The Minor hurlers play their final group match of the Premier Hurling Championship against Shamrock Gaels on Friday 10th August at 7.15pm in Rhebogue. The boys have won all their games to date and want to reach the knockout stages on a high note. Your support is greatly appreciated.

26th July 2012

The Senior Hurlers currently top Division 1 of the County Senior Hurling League following their victory over Ahane at Ahane last Sunday morning by three points.The game played in windy conditions without inter county players was a competitive encounter with Patrickswell leading by 7 points at half time.An Ahane goal with fifteen minutes to go created a close finish with the Well boys closing out the game to place them at the top of the County League as we approach the final round this Friday against South Liberties at 7.30 pm in Dooley Park.The Well had noteworthy performances from James Carrig,Diarmuid Byrnes,Niall Carrig,Paul OGrady, Pat Howard, Andrew Carroll, Barry Foley and Brian Geoghegan.

The clubs Junior hurlers continue their City championship campaign against Bally brown on this Thursday night.They overcame Kilteely Dromkeen by a point last Sunday evening in a challenge match and are pushing hard for a City Semi final position.

The U8’s played Kilmallock on Friday night the team was Conor O’Brien,Hughie Maher,Jack McNamara,Christy Carroll,Kevin Kiely,Kai Chu,James Fitzgerald and Billy Earls.

The U10’s played a bitz on Friday againstMonaleen,Crecora and Ahane we had some great performances from Conor Chu,Lawrence Tuohy,Tadgh Hannon,Christopher Lucey and Adam McNamara.

The U12’s had a good win against Adare on Thursday night,among those to shine were Mogan Higgins,Paul Kelly,Adam Carrig,Calvin Carroll and Matthew Lucey.

This years Cúl camp for boy’s and girl’s aged 6 – 13 runs from 20th to 25th August,you can book online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or contact Raymond Fitzgerald on 087 2651631.

19th July 2012

The Junior A hurlers hold a strong position in the City Championship after beating Na Piarsaigh by 3-9 to 2-8. There are three more fixtures against Old Christians, Ballybrown and Crecora to fulfil before the quarter-finals. Well done to the players and management.

On Friday 20th July at 7.30pm, the Minor hurlers entertain Balbec Gaels at home. The boys have a 100% record and aim to keep it. Your support is hugely important and much appreciated.

Congratulations to Limerick’s hurlers and footballers, who secured victories over Clare and Longford respectively. We are especially delighted for Mark Carmody and Sean & Thomas O’Brien. The next fixture for Limerick hurling is a quarter-final against Kilkenny on 28th or 29th July, while the footballers are playing Kildare away on Saturday 21st July.

The Under 14 hurlers kept up their Feile momentum with a win over Na Piarsaigh in the final round of the league stage. They are playing Murroe Boher in the County semi-final.

There is currently a poll on The Hogan Stand Website for the “Limerick hurling club with the greatest tradition”. At the moment, it is hotly contested between Patrickswell and Ahane. Naturally, we know the correct answer; however we need the votes to inform the rest of Limerick. The website is www.hoganstand.com/Limerick (middle right of the page).

The Club Lotto jackpot is growing again. If you wish to purchase a ticket, please visit a local ticket seller or participating business. The lotto is a major source of funds for Patrickswell GAA.

12th July 2012

The Under 14 hurlers performed heroically at Feile na nGael in Dublin last week. Despite the atrocious weather, Patrickswell produced excellent performances before bowing out in the semi-final. The boys returned to Limerick as one of the best four teams in the country. In the opening match, Patrickswell faced their host club from St. Vincent’s. It was a fiercely contested battle; however the visitors edged the hosts by 3-6 to 3-5. The first obstacle had been overcome and nerves were steadied. (Please click here for some action photos courtesy of St. Vincent’s…)

The next match against Kilmacud Crokes was a classic game of two halves. Patrickswell were electric in the first half and surged into the lead with goals from Jordan Higgins and Jamie Dillon. At half-time, the lead was a very comfortable 2-1 to 0-1. However, Crokes were not willing to concede defeat and dominated the second half. Amazingly, they held the ‘Well scoreless and clawed back the deficit to earn a 2-1 to 1-4 draw. This result meant that the boys had to beat James Stephens of Kilkenny, who had secured two victories to date.

The group decider didn’t start positively as the Kilkenny side raced into a 1-1 to 0-0 lead. The ‘Well regained their composure and began to chip away at the margin. John Flynn was in great form as he nailed three consecutive frees to level the scores at 1-1 to 0-4. At the break, the game was delicately poised at 1-2 to 0-5. The second half was a low-scoring affair and extremely tense. The game was decided by a late free that John Flynn sailed over the bar. There were jubilant scenes as Patrickswell emerged as 0-7 to 1-3 victors against the odds. It was heartbreaking for The Village, but the Limerick boys had topped the group undefeated.

The gruelling schedule continued into the wet Dublin evening. Patrickswell faced strong opposition from St. Brigid’s of Dublin. The game was played in appalling conditions that did not suit hurling. St. Brigid’s adapted faster and were soon in control. An early goal gave them the upper hand as they built a 1-4 to 0-2 lead. The Patrickswell recovery began with a goal from Jordan Higgins and a subsequent point from John Flynn to slash the score at 1-4 to 1-3 down. Unfortunately, the Dublin side found an extra gear and tacked on three unanswered points to win by 1-7 to 1-3. It was disappointment for the tired Patrickswell players, but they had performed admirably and represented Limerick with distinction. Indeed, St. Brigid’s became the eventual winners with an extra time triumph over Clarinbridge.

Patrickswell GAA wishes to thank St. Vincent’s GAA and Dublin GAA for the great hospitality that was shown to the players, parents and officials from our club. We look forward to returning the favour to visitors in 2013. Well done to all the players, coaches, parents and supporters – including Janet O’Carroll for her superb coverage on Twitter. We are also grateful to everyone who attended the homecoming parade and those who provided refreshments in the clubhouse.

The Minor hurlers maintained their 100% record with a comfortable 2-20 to 1-9 victory over Deel Rangers. With two games to play against Balbec Gaels and Shamrock Gaels, the ‘Well are in a very favourable position.

The Junior A hurlers suffered a 0-12 to 0-7 reverse against St. Patrick’s in the City Championship.

Congratulations to Conor Murray and Trudy McDermott, who both scooped €250 in the Limerick Club (Mackey) Development Draw for July.

5th July 2012

The major club event of the week is the Under 14 trip to National Feile na nGael this week. The boys are hosted by St. Vincent’s of Marino and have three group fixtures to fulfil. Their opening match begins at 2pm on Thursday against hosts St. Vincent’s. On Friday, they face Kilmacud Crokes at 11am and James Stephens at 1.30pm. If Patrickswell win the group, the semi final is scheduled for 7pm on Friday night in St. Vincent’s. The Grand Final is in Croke Park on Saturday at 3pm. It’s been a terrific season for the Under 14s to date and we believe there is a great chance to bring the national title back to Limerick in style. Best of luck to the boys and the management.

The Under 14 hurlers beat Monaleen by 3-12 to 3-2 in the Championship, while the Under 16 game against St Patricks has been postponed to Tuesday 10th July.

The Junior A hurlers commenced their City Championship campaign against Kildimo Pallaskenry with a comprehensive 3-15 to 0-10 victory. Their remaining fixtures are against St. Patrick’s, Na Piarsaigh, Old Christians, Ballybrown and Crecora. Let’s hope that the team can build on their fine start.

The Minor hurlers are back in action this week with a fixture against Deel Rangers on Wednesday in Coolyroe. It’s fantastic to see the players return after the examination break.

Congratulations to Mark, Sean, Tom and the Limerick hurlers for their resounding qualifier victory over Antrim at the Gaelic Grounds.

Unfortunately, Limerick’s minor hurlers were edged out by Clare after extra time in their Munster Championship fixture. Hard luck to Diarmuid, Cian, James, Jack and Kevin.

Well done to Janet O’Carroll, who won a Munster Under 16 camogie championship with Limerick.

The club is grateful to everyone who participated, organised and contributed to the 5km Fun Run and Barbecue in support of the boys’ National Feile preparations. A special thanks to the Camogie club for their excellent organisation of this event and grateful appreciation also to the Cu Chulainn, Limerick Express and Ciaran Foley for their help with the entertainment and Barbeque afterwards.

The Under 12 Camogie team played in a blitz in Ballinacurra on Saturday morning. While losing their first game by a point against Treaty Gaels they went on to be victorious against Bruff and Ahane. Well done to the supporters and parents who persevered despite the rain !

Finally a special word of congratulations to Majella Bennis who was recently victorious in the Munster Bowling Championships – the club is very proud of you Majella. Well done.

28th June 2012

Congratulations to the Limerick senior hurlers, who produced a comprehensive victory over Laois in the All-Ireland qualifiers at the Gaelic Grounds. Their reward is a home fixture against Antrim at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday. Good luck to Tom, Sean and Mark once again.

Well done to Keith Dundon, Paul Joyce and John Tuohy for their involvement with the Under 17 hurling panel against Cork before the senior hurling match.

The Under 14 hurlers lost to Kilmallock last Wednesday. Patrickswell GAA Club were devastated to hear about the tragic death of young Kilmallock player James Long in the hours following the match. As a club, we would like to express our condolences to the Long family and our friends at Kilmallock GAA. You are in our thoughts. It was poignant that James scored the winning goal for Kilmallock to edge out the ‘Well.

The Under 12 hurlers had a good win over South Liberties last Thursday and drew with Kildimo Pallaskenry on Friday night.

The Under 10 hurlers played a blitz against Crecora, Ahane & Murroe last Friday and there were star performances from Eoin Harmon, Dessie Fitzgerald, Eoghan Maher, Patrick Kirby and Paul Lynch.

The Under 8 hurlers played a blitz last weekend against Monaleen and Mungret. The team was Billy Earls, Conor O’Brien, Paddy McGrath, Hughie Maher, Liam Fitzgerald, Christy Carroll, James Fitzgerald, Barry Foley, Matt Daly, Jack Mc Namara and Kai Chu.

The Camogie 5km Fun Run for Feile has been rescheduled for Saturday 30th June as a mark of respect to the late John ‘Jack’ Foley.

21st June 2012

On Sunday 24th June at 7.00pm in Clarina, the Junior A hurlers begin their City Championship campaign against Kildimo Pallaskenry. Please get behind the Junior A hurlers over the weekend.

POSTPONED: There is a Fun Run on behalf of Feile on Sunday 24th June. It’s a 5km race that starts at 3pm from the clubhouse. Registration commences at 2pm. The race ends at the Cu Chulainn where there will be a barbecue at 4pm and live music. The entrance fee is €10 per adult, €5 for Under 16s and €20 for families. Runners and walkers are most welcome. We’re not looking for Olympic standard!

The Camogie Club are hosting an Under 12 blitz on Thursday 21st June at 7pm in Patrickswell. We are welcoming Mungret, Adare and Croagh. Please come along to support the girls.

The Under 8 camogie team took part in a blitz at Mungret and a great day was enjoyed by all. The team was Kate Feasy, Carrie Munnelly, Ellie Higgins, Kelsey O’Shea, Roisin O’Brien, Tamara Murray, Lucy O’Brien, Ciara Lynch, Ella O’Brien, Kate Fitzgerald and Caoimhe Franey .

We are looking forward to the return of Leaving and Junior Certificate examination students as the exams wind down over the coming week.

The club lotto was won last week by a subscriber from Ballybrown. If you want a chance to scoop the jackpot, please purchase a ticket from tickets sellers or participating local businesses.

Good luck to the Limerick hurlers and their Patrickswell contingent for the qualifier match against Laois on Saturday 23rd June at 7.30pm.

14th June 2012

Patrickswell’s senior hurlers will play Granagh Ballingarry at 7.30 pm in Croom for the first round of the Croom Senior Hurling Tournament this coming Saturday 17th June.

The Junior B footballers lost the City League Final to St. Patrick’s last week, despite a spirited performance against the favourites. The first half was a tight affair and the ‘Well trailed by 1-3 to 0-4 at the interval. St. Patrick’s scored two damaging goals at the start of the second half and closed out the game by 3-8 to 0-8. Hard luck to the players and management.

The Under 14 hurlers faced a stiff test when they faced Murroe Boher in the County Championship last week. The boys trailed by 0-7 to 0-5 at half-time as Murroe Boher hurled impressively. However, the game changed dramatically as Patrickswell rattled four goals in a devastating ten-minute spell. Their opponents never recovered from the blow and the ‘Well triumphed by 5-9 to 2-9. The League Final against Na Piarsaigh succumbed to the dreadful weather, but it has been rescheduled for Friday 15th June at 7.30pm in Knockea (South Liberties’ ground).

The Under 12 hurlers took part in a very enjoyable blitz at Na Piarsaigh in Cork. The panel comprised 23 players and the opposition was Na Piarsaigh (Cork), Sarsfields (Cork) and Moycarkey Borris (Tipperary). Patrickswell won one match against Moycarkey Borris, but were defeated against the Cork teams. Every player had the opportunity to play in a game. The overall standard of hurling at the blitz was very high and Patrickswell were complimented for their abilities. In the Skills Competition, we were awarded second place after four skills were tested – namely long puck, dribbling, free taking and line balls.

Club member Patrick Kirby won €250 in the recent Limerick Club (Mackey) Draw. Remember that 50%+ of the proceeds are retained by the club.

There is a Fun Run on behalf of Feile on Sunday 24th June. It’s a 5km race that starts at 3pm from the clubhouse. Registration commences at 2pm. The race ends at the Cu Chulainn where there will be a barbecue and live music. The entrance fee is €10 per adult, €5 for Under 16s and €20 for families. Runners and walkers are most welcome.

All in Patrickswell GAA wish Dara Shanahan well as he begins rehabilitation from a recent serious knee injury. We hope to see Dara back in a Patrickswell jersey very soon. We also wish Gearoid Balfry a speedy recovery from his own injury.

Commiserations to the Limerick footballers, whose epic comeback against Clare fell short by a single point.

7th June 2012

The senior hurlers’ progress towards the Championship quarter-finals was frustrated by a late Doon equaliser in Bruff on Sunday. The match was played on a sodden pitch after a day of incessant rain. Patrickswell were first on the scoreboard with an early point, but Doon responded immediately. The opening fifteen minutes was delicately balanced as the ‘Well took a 0-5 to 0-4 lead. However, Doon produced a dominant ten minute spell where they rattled three points without reply. Thankfully, a late point before the interval meant that Patrickswell only trailed by 0-6 to 0-7 at half-time.

The second half began with a similar trend to the first half. There was very little to separate the teams as points were exchanged and goal opportunities were extremely limited. With fifteen minutes remaining, Doon held a narrow 0-11 to 0-9 advantage. The ‘Well increased their tempo and placed Doon on the back foot with three crucial unanswered points. Normal time ran out and Patrickswell resolutely defended a 0-12 to 0-11 margin. The East Limerick men were given one final chance and clinched an equalising point. Within a few seconds of the restart, the referee blew the final whistle.

Doon had kept alive their Championship aspirations and Patrickswell were denied a quarter-final berth for the time being. In Group Two, Garryspillane and the ‘Well have three points, while Effin and Doon have one point apiece. All the teams can still qualify for the knockout stages.

The Junior A hurlers were defeated 3-14 to 0-12 by St. Patrick’s in the City League semi-final. Hard luck to all the players and management. Elsewhere, the Junior B footballers beat Claughaun in a City League semi-final replay by 2-10 to 1-6. Their reward is a final against St. Patrick’s.

In the Under 14 Camogie B semi-final, the girls lost by 5-6 to 3-5 to Ahane.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Club Golf Classic held at Adare Manor GC. This includes players, sponsors and the organising committee. A great day was enjoyed by all. Your generosity is much appreciated by the club.

Commiserations to the National School, whose boys’ and girls’ teams were beaten in the respective finals of the Olo Cup at the Gaelic Grounds last Friday. It was a great achievement to reach the County Final.

Good luck to the Leaving and Junior Certificate students for the coming weeks. We hope to see you back in action in the very near future.

31st May 2012

It’s a big week for the club as the Senior hurlers face Doon in the second match of the County Championship. Patrickswell will hope to build on the narrow victory over Effin and showcase their potential. Doon are battling to stay in the competition, so there is a tough battle in store. The game is scheduled for 2pm on Sunday 3rd June.

The Junior B footballers will have to replay their City League semi-final after a battling 1-8 to 0-11 draw with Claughaun.

The Club Golf Classic takes place in Adare Manor Golf Club on Friday 1st June. Thanks to everyone who is playing, sponsored a teebox or helped to organise the event. Let’s hope that the recent glorious weather extends to Friday.

Hard luck to the Limerick senior and intermediate hurlers, who were both defeated by Tipperary in the Munster Championships. The ‘Well was represented by Tom O’Brien, Sean O’Brien and Mark Carmody in the enthralling senior contest, where a real upset almost materialised. Natal O’Grady managed the Treatymen against the Premier County at intermediate level.

The Under 14 hurlers began their championship campaign with a 2-7 to 0-4 victory over Deel Rangers. The Under 12 hurlers lost out to Na Piarsaigh after a great tussle.

The Under 14 Camogie team won their County B quarter final over Causeway and play Ahane in the semi final on this Tuesday.

Congratulations to the Patrickswell National School Ola Cup Hurling team and the Under 13 girls’ team, who both won their respective semi-finals on Friday. The school defeated Mungret and have reached the Ola final. Well done to Joachim McGrath (Under 14) who represented Limerick Primary Schools at half-time in Semple Stadium on Sunday.

The Club is very grateful to everyone who supported the Church Gate collection to support our Feile participation in Dublin between 5th and 7th July.

Best wishes to all students who are sitting Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations.

24th May 2012

The Junior A hurlers qualified for the semi-finals of the City League after receiving a walkover from Kildimo-Pallskenry. Patrickswell shall face either Crecora or St.Patrick’s in the semi-final.

The Junior B footballers reached a City League semi-final against Claughaun after playing two matches over three days. They beat Ballinacurra Gaels by 2-8 to 2-4 last Tuesday; however they lost by 2-18 to 0-2 against favourites St. Patrick’s on Thursday.

Congratulations to the Limerick senior footballers, who defeated Waterford comprehensively in the Munster Championship quarter-final. Best wishes to Limerick’s senior hurlers and their Patrickswell representatives against Tipperary in Thurles on Sunday at 4pm.

The Under 10 hurlers had two teams in a blitz at St. Patrick’s last Friday. Among those to shine were Jack & Cian Gorman, Patrick Kiely, Josh & Jake Carey and Adam McNamara.

The Under 14 camogie team play Causeway in the quarter-final against Causeway this week. There was a competition for beginner dancers in Cappamore last week. The Under 8s were placed fifth overall. The mixed team were awarded fourth place and the Under 13 girls’ team secured second place. Well done to the dancers and their mentors.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Feile Barbecue fundraiser at the Dark Horse. Your continued generosity to the club is appreciated. We are grateful to Fergus Kilcoyne of the Dark Horse as the event sponsor.

The Club Golf Classic is fast approaching. This event is set for Friday 1st June at Adare Manor GC. Teams of four cost €200 and teebox sponsorship is available at €50. This event is a major fundraiser for the club and a great opportunity to meet your fellow club members. Thanks to Club sponsor Bernard Duggan and event sponsor Tom Leahy of West Auto Electrics.

Good luck to everyone who is studying hard for the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations. We’ll see you back on the playing fields in late June.

17th May 2012

The Senior hurlers snatched a late victory against Effin by producing a robust second half performance in Bruff. Effin scored the opening point, but Patrickswell were quick to respond with three unanswered points of their own. However, last year’s Munster Intermediate champions stunned the ‘Well with a purple patch of one goal and three points. The remainder of the half yielded four more points each. At the interval, Effin held a deserved 1-8 to 0-7 lead. There was much for the ‘Well to ponder during the half-time break.

Patrickswell started the second half with two points, but Effin increased their advantage with three additional points. Our prospects looked distinctly unfavourable at 1-11 to 0-9. Key substitutions breathed new life into the ‘Well as they began to grind down their opponents. In a significant fifteen minute spell, Patrickswell notched five points to Effin’s two scores, and trailed by 1-13 to 0-14. Effin were on the back foot, but time was running out. With a few minutes of normal time left on the clock, Kevin O’Brien popped up to produce a neat goal. The ‘Well led by 1-14 to 1-13 and were relieved to close out the match. Effin were distraught, but they had announced themselves on the senior stage.

The Junior A hurlers won their second match against Na Piarsaigh in the City League by 1-10 to 0-12. They sit at the top of the table with their final group match against Kildimo Pallaskenry. Well done to all the players and management.

The Under 16 hurlers suffered defeat against Cappamore over the weekend. The team had been very depleted by absences.

The Under 14 hurlers beat Deel Rangers by 3-9 to 0-3 and qualify for the League final. The Under 12 hurlers lost to Mungret by two points. They fielded a different team in each half and there were good performances from Tomás Crowe, Paul Kelly, Conor Fitzgerald, Clive Kirby and Josh Considine.

The Dark Horse will host a fundraiser for the Féile team’s trip to the All-Ireland Finals in Dublin. There is a barbeque on Saturday May 19th from 5pm to 10pm. The event is kindly sponsored by Fergus Kilcoyne of the Dark Horse.

The Golf Classic occurs on Friday 1st June at Adare Manor GC. Teams of four cost €200 and teebox sponsorship is available at €50. This event is a major fundraiser for the club and a great opportunity to meet your fellow club members. The event was formally launched at the clubhouse last Thursday evening and was attended by Club sponsor Bernard Duggan and event sponsor Tom Leahy of West Auto Electrics.

The Clothes Recycling Drive was a terrific success last week. The club wishes to thank everyone who donated items to the cause. Your generosity is much appreciated. Once again, the camogie club must be complimented for their hard work and unwavering commitment to Patrickswell GAA Club. The Under 14 camogie girls were beaten by Kilmallock in the final round of the league.

10th May 2012

The Junior A hurlers made a perfect start to the City League after beating neighbours Ballybrown by 1-15 to 2-8. Their remaining games are against Na Piarsaigh and Kildimo/Pallaskenry. The Senior hurlers begin their County Championship campaign against Effin in Bruff on Saturday at 7.15pm. Best wishes to the players and the management in the championship. The other two teams in the group are Garryspillane and Doon.

The club are delighted that James Carrig, Diarmuid Byrnes, Jack Kelleher, Kevin O’Brien and Cian Lynch were part of Limerick’s Minor victory against Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. It’s a great honour to have so many Patrickswell players on the panel.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Senior Hurlers’ table quiz and the Clothes Recycling Drive. Your support is incredibly important to the club. The Golf Classic occurs on Friday 1st June at Adare Manor GC. Teams of four cost €200 and teebox sponsorship is available at €50.

The Intermediate camogie ladies were beaten 1-8 to 1-2 by Adare, while the Under 12 girls lost to Ballybrown. The Under 8 boys competed in a blitz in Murroe last Friday and played St. Patrick’s, Ahane and Murroe Boher. The team was Billy Earls, Alan Fitzgerald, Mark Fitzgerald, James Fitzgerald, Liam Fitzgerald, Kevin Kiely, Jack McNamara, Hughie Maher, Christy Carroll, Paddy McGrath, Barry Foley, Conor O’Brien and Matt Daly. (Please click here for photos…)

The Under 16 hurlers are playing in the Championship against Cappamore at home on Friday 11th May at 7.30pm. This match is followed by an away fixture against Drom Broadford on Monday 14th May.

3rd May 2012

Our new gymnasium was formally opened last Wednesday night during a social event at the clubhouse. In front of a large gathering, Monsignor Michael Lane blessed the gymnasium before joining Vice Presidents Michael Fitzgerald and Gerry Bennis for the ribbon cutting. After the formal opening, there were inspired speeches from Club Chairman Paul Foley, Club Vice President Gerry Bennis and Limerick County Board Vice Chairman Oliver Mann (former chairman). The theme of the speeches was recognition of the illustrious past and looking towards a bright future. The newly-constructed gymnasium should facilitate the latter.

The victorious Under 13 hurling and camogie teams from 2011 were presented with their medals by Gerry Bennis and Michael Fitzgerald. It was a great milestone for the club last year and indicated strong foundations for the future.

The club also took the opportunity to honour Michael Fitzgerald and Gerry Bennis with presentations in recognition of their outstanding service to Patrickswell. Their families were also in attendance and their wives Christina and Nora were also presented with a bouquet of flowers in recognition of their longstanding support.

The Under 14 hurlers kept up their recent excellent form with a 1-9 to 1-4 County League victory over Kilmallock.

On Friday 4th May at 8pm, the Senior Hurling panel are hosting a Table Quiz fundraiser in the Cu Chulainn. A table of four costs €50. This is a great opportunity for all masterminds and trivia buffs to display their memory skills. On Tuesday 8th May, the annual Clothing Collection will take place at the clubhouse. Please trawl through your cupboards, wardrobes and attics for any recyclable clothing.

The Junior A hurlers play their opening City League fixture on Saturday 5th May at 7.30pm at home to neighbours Ballybrown. They are pitted in the same group as Na Piarsaigh and Kildimo/Pallaskenry. Two teams will emerge from the group stages to play in the semi-finals. The Junior B footballers were defeated by Claughaun and have one remaining fixture against Ballinacurra Gaels.

The Under 14 Camogie team finished second in their qualifying group for the Feile Camogie. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to get through to the knock out stages following a 2-4 to 0-0 defeat to Crecora and a 2-0 to 1-0 victory over Treaty Gaels. Because of some late fixture changes, Patrickswell had to compete without some leading figures and this made the challenge more difficult to overcome. The girls competed very honestly and there are great prospects for this young team in the future.

The Active Retirement Group held an excellent fundraiser at the GAA Clubhouse on Sunday afternoon last when a large crowd turned out to hear Free Beer in aid of the Adare Alzheimers Centre. The GAA club were delighted to host this event for the Active Retirement group and looks forward to continued collaboration on other events.

26th April 2012

The Under 14 hurlers were crowned Limerick Feile Champions after a comprehensive victory over Na Piarsaigh in Bruff. Despite the breezy conditions and heavy pitch, Patrickswell showed great teamwork and tremendous skill to claim the county title.

Patrickswell scored the opening point, but the Caherdavin boys responded swiftly with their own point. However, Jordan Higgins struck a fine goal to establish a 1-2 to 0-1 lead and the ‘Well never looked back. By half-time, John Flynn had notched a glorious solo goal to build a 2-3 to 0-2 advantage.

Na Piarsaigh launched a recovery at the start of the second half and reduced the deficit to five points at 2-4 to 0-5. Patrickswell did not lose their composure and relentless team effort was rewarded with two points and a late Jordan Higgins goal. There were jubilant scenes at the final whistle as Patrickswell were crowned Feile na nGael champions by 3-6 to 0-5. The boys will represent Limerick at National Feile in Dublin.

The victorious team was Stephen Dunworth, Conor Fitzgerald, Brian Nolan, Eoin Carroll, Padraig Maher, Jamie Dillon, Joshua Considine, Brian Fitzgerald, John Flynn, Barry Kiely, Danny Harty, Daniel Feasey, Jason Gillane, Jordan Higgins, Darragh Ahern, Killian Kilcoyne, Andrew McMahon, Joachim McGrath, Brian Leahy, Morgan Higgins, Calvin Carroll, Niall Byrnes, Gavin Carey, Clive Kirby, Adam Carrig and Cathal Quinlan. The mentors were Paddy Flynn (manager), Willie Leahy, Frank Dillon, Richie Maher, Mike Quinn and Michael Joyce as First Aid. (Please click here for photos…)

Fergus and Josephine Kilcoyne of the Dark Horse kindly sponsored refreshments at the clubhouse afterwards where the successful team panel and management were introduced to the attendance.

The senior hurlers of Patrickswell and Murroe Boher played out an entertaining and high scoring 2-13 draw last weekend. There was heartbreak for the Under 21 hurlers as they were edged out 2-10 to 0-15 by Doon in the semi-final replay of the Premier Championship. Hard luck to the players and their management team.

Our Under 16 hurlers continued the winning start to their campaign with a 3-19 to 3-13 victory over Deel Rangers. The goals from Cian Lynch, Eoin Carroll and John Flynn set Patrickswell up for a hard fought win. The Under 12 hurlers began their campaign with a narrow loss to Adare. Without our Feile contingent, this was a very good performance. At Under 10 level, over one hundred players and ten teams took part in an Under 10 blitz on Saturday morning with teams from Patrickswell, Thurles, Upperchurch, Kilmaley and Ballybrown taking part in a very enjoyable and impressive display of hurling.

The Under 14 camogie team lost to a strong Ballyagran side, while our Under 12 girls beat Monaleen by 0-1 to 0-0.

The Golf Classic at Adare Manor GC will take place on Friday 1st June. A group of four costs €200 and sponsored tee-boxes are available from €50. Many thanks to our event sponsor, Tom Leahy of West Auto Electrics in Newcastle West and to overall club sponsor Duggan Systems Ltd.

The Senior hurlers are hosting a table quiz fundraiser on Thursday 3rd May in the Cu Chulainn. A table of four is €50.

The official opening of the new gymnasium is scheduled for Wednesday 25th April. The club Vice Presidents Gerry Bennis and Michael Fitzgerald will perform the ceremonial opening and everyone is welcome. Medals will also be presented to 2011’s Under 13 Hurling and Camogie County Champions.

The Active Retirement Group will run a fundraising afternoon tea dancing event with Free Beer (the band!) at the clubhouse on Sunday 29th April between 3pm and 6pm in aid of the Adare Alzheimers Centre. Your support would be appreciated.

19th April 2012

The Senior hurlers enjoyed a perfect start to the All-County League with a 3-17 to 0-11 victory over Na Piarsaigh. However, Patrickswell exited the City Championship when they lost 2-12 to 1-11 against Ballybrown in the semi-final.

The Under 21 hurlers drew their Premier Hurling Championship semi-final, 0-11 to 1-8, against Doon last week. The replay is scheduled for Rathkeale on Thursday 19th April at 8pm. Best wishes to the players and management. The winner will play Na Piarsaigh in the final.

In the Feile na nGael semi-final, Patrickswell produced a fine team display to beat Crecora. The ‘Well scored their first point within two minutes and were dominant in the first half. Jordan Higgins’ goal built a 1-4 to 0-1 half-time lead for Patrickswell. The second half produced five additional goals – another strike from Jordan Higgins, a speedy Darragh Ahern hat-trick and one goal from John Flynn. The final score was a 6-8 to 0-2 triumph for Patrickswell. The Feile final against Na Piarsaigh is set for Sunday 22nd April at 5pm in Bruff. Please make a huge effort to support the boys.

The team comprises Gavin Carey, Clive Kirby, Jordan Higgins, Andrew McMahon, Darragh Ahern, Killian Kilcoyne, Daniel Feasey, Brian Leahy, Stephen Dunworth, Cathal Quinlan, Jamie Dillon, Brian Nolan, Josh Considine, Barry Kiely, Neil Byrnes, Padraig Maher, John Flynn, Danny Harty, Morgan Higgins, Joachim McGrath, Brian Fitzgerald, Conor Fitzgerald, Calvin Carroll, Jason Gillane, Adam Carrig and Eoin Carroll. The management are Patrick Flynn, Willie Leahy, Frank Dillon, Mike Quinn, Richie Maher, Michael Joyce (First Aid) and Mark Carmody (assistant).

The Under 16 hurlers beat Newcastlewest by 5-7 to 1-7 in their opening championship game.

The Under 16 camogie team lost the League quarter-final by 4-5 to 3-2 against Monaleen. The Under 14 girls suffered a narrow 6-2 to 5-2 defeat to Bruff. On Tuesday 8th May, the Camogie Club have organised a Clothes Collection and Recycling Drive. We’d be grateful if you could rummage through your wardrobes and attics for any spare or unwanted clothing. Please support this hugely important fundraiser.

Congratulations to Elma Fennessy, who scooped the €15,000 first prize in the Limerick Club Draw on Friday 13th. It wasn’t an unlucky day for her!

The Club Golf classic will take place on Friday 1st June and is kindly sponsored again this year by Tom Leahy of West Auto Electrics, Newcastle West. Entry fee for a team of four is €200 and patrons can also sponsor tee boxes at €50 .This will be promoted as an enjoyable day out and get together for club supporters and your support is most important and valued. The club community is asked to kindly get behind this venture as it will be one of the principal fundraisers for club activities during the year.

Congratulations also to John Flynn who played on the Ard Scoil Ris team whch was recently victorious in the Munster Colleges Under 15 White Cup competition.

The Active Retirement Group will run a fundraising afternoon tea dancing event with Free Beer (the band!) at the clubhouse on 29th April in aid of the Adare Alzheimers Centre. Your support would be appreciated.

The club will also be running a supporters bus to the first round of the Minor Hurling Championship against Cork. The club currently has 5 members on the panel. Further details available from Pat Dundon, Secretary Juvenile Cub.

12th April 2012

Congratulations to the Minor hurlers, who secured a second consecutive victory in the Premier Hurling Championship. Patrickswell proved too strong for Mungret and ran out 3-11 to 0-4 winners. The ‘Well are top of the table as the group stage halts for the examinations until July. Our remaining games are against Deel Rangers, Balbec Gaels and Shamrock Gaels.

The Feile semi-final against Crecora is set for Sunday 15th April at 4.30pm in South Liberties. Good luck to the boys and their management team. Well done to John Flynn, who won a White Cup schools’ medal with Ard Scoil Ris last week.

The Club Golf Classic has been scheduled for Friday 1st June in Adare Manor Golf Club through the good offices of Terence Murray, this year’s Captain at Adare Manor GC.

At the time of writing, Patrickswell’s Under 21s enter the final stages of their Premier Hurling Championship this week. Best of luck to everyone involved with the team. We are hoping for some great news by next week.

Well done to the Under 14 camogie girls, who beat Granagh Ballingarry by 1-6 to 1-1.

Hard luck to Limerick’s hurlers, who narrowly missed promotion to Division 1A after losing to Clare last Saturday.

The club’s Twitter account tweets can be followed at the tag @patrickswellgaa

5th April 2012

The Minor hurlers enjoyed a winning start to the Premier Championship after a stirring second half comeback against Ballybrown in Clarina. The hosts started the match at a higher tempo and built a 0-5 to 0-2 advantage within twenty minutes. Both sides struck a number of wides in the opening half as they attempted to find their range. At the interval, Ballybrown led by 0-6 to 0-4.

Patrickswell faced an uphill battle after Ballybrown scored a penalty and a point at the beginning of the second half. The deficit had increased to six points, but the ‘Well did not panic. Their reply was immediate when Jack Kelleher struck the net. The goal energised our players and turned the tide of the match. Ballybrown had no answer to the Patrickswell onslaught as a flurry of unanswered points forced the visitors 1-11 to 1-7 ahead.

Ballybrown snatched two late points and set up a grandstand finale as dusk fell. A last-minute free dropped dangerously into Patrickswell territory, but the defenders managed to clear the threat. The final whistle sounded and Patrickswell celebrated an impressive recovery and opening day victory. Well done to the players and management. The Minors’ next game is at home to Mungret on Good Friday at 7pm.

The Figure Dancers finished runners-up to Spa of Kerry in the Munster Senior Scor Final. It was agonisingly close for Patrickswell’s dancers. Hard luck to the competitors and their dedicated mentors. They had performed admirably throughout the competition at County and Provincial level.

The Under 21 hurlers will face Doon in the semi-final of the Premier competition, most likely on Monday 9th April.

The Under 16 camogie players lost to Causeway, while the Under 14 team were defeated by Monaleen.

Best wishes to Limerick and their Patrickswell contingent of Seanie & Tom O’Brien, Mark Carmody and Ciaran Carey against Clare in the Division 1B League Final. The Shannonsiders qualified for the final after a comfortable win in Antrim and by Clare defeating Offaly. A return to the “big time” beckons.

29th March 2012

The Under 14 hurlers made an impressive start to Feile na nGael with victory over Monaleen away. On a cool and breezy morning, Patrickswell attacked from the opening whistle and devastated the hosts by scoring 2-1 within the opening five minutes. The goalscorers were Jordan Higgins and John Flynn. Monaleen came back into the contest as the first half developed, but the ‘Well established a comfortable 3-3 to 0-2 interval lead when John Flynn struck the net again.

Patrickswell were playing with great teamwork and never lost focus during the second half. Monaleen could not make an impact on the deficit and Jordan Higgins’ second goal secured a 4-7 to 0-3 win for the ‘Well. The boys now move to the tournament semi-final.

The Scor Munster Final was deferred to Saturday 31st March in Templemore. Best of luck to the Figure Dancers and Muirne Bennis!

The Senior hurlers face neighbours Ballybrown in the City semi-final at Mungret on Saturday 31st March at 6.30pm. Congratulations to the Under 21 hurlers, who qualified for the Premier Hurling Championship semi-final after topping their group with a 0-19 to 0-13 win over Na Piarsaigh. Their next game is scheduled for 11th April.

The Minor hurlers begin their Premier Hurling Championship campaign with a visit to Ballybrown at Clarina (Old Pitch) on Friday 30th March at 6.45pm. Please note the correction from last week – this game is away. On Good Friday at 7pm, Patrickswell host Mungret. Good luck to the players and management. They have been training frequently and preparing hard for the 2012 season.

The Under 6, 8 and 10s are back in training every Friday evening at 6.30pm. New players from the parish are always most welcome. Feel free to drop by – or contact Ray Fitzgerald on 087-2651631 for further information.

The Intermediate and Under 14 camogie ladies both started their league campaigns against Na Piarsaigh. The Under 14s triumphed 1-7 to 0-1, while the Intermediates suffered defeat against a strong Caherdavin outfit.

On Thursday 29th March at 8.30pm, club Vice Presidents Gerry Bennis and Michael Fitzgerald will open the new club gym and present medals to the 2011 Under 13 hurling and camogie county champions. Everyone is welcome!

Club membership with voting rights closes on Saturday 31st March. Every player must become a member before they represent the club in a match.

22nd March 2012

The Under 14 hurlers compete in Limerick Feile na nGael on Sunday 25th March away to Monaleen. It’s a big game for the boys and a prestigious competition to win. The Minor hurlers commence their Premier Hurling Championship by hosting Ballybrown on Friday 30th March at 6.45pm and travelling to Mungret on Friday 6th April at 7pm. Best wishes to the boys and their management team for the 2012 campaign. Your support at every game is much appreciated. The ‘Well’s last Under 21 Premier Hurling Championship pool game is against Na Piarsaigh at the Gaelic Grounds on Tuesday 20th March at 8pm.

On Saturday 24th March, the Figure Dancers compete in the Munster Senior Scor Final in Templemore. Best of luck to the dancers and their supporters. We’re hoping for another Munster Scor crown. The official opening of the new gymnasium by club stalwarts and Vice Presidents Michael Fitzgerald and Gerald Bennis is scheduled for 29th March. It’s planned to have a blessing of the Gym by Club Patron Monsignor Michael Lane, followed by the formal opening. The victorious 2011 Under 13 County Hurling and Camogie Champions will be presented with their medals at this event.

The Under 16 camogie ladies opened their League campaign with a comprehensive 7-4 to 3-4 win over Bruff. The Club Lotto was scooped by “The Legends” syndicate from Ballybrown. Congratulations to them. If you want to emulate their success, please buy a ticket from your local seller or participating business. The final of the Michael O’Brien Memorial Tournament between Sixmilebridge and Ballybrown has been deferred until April due to club commitments.

On 8th May, the Camogie Club is running their annual Clothing Collection. This fundraiser is always a major source of revenue for the club. Please scour your attics and wardrobes to find any useful recyclable items. Why not help Patrickswell GAA Club and spring-clean your home at the same time?

Well done to Limerick after their 2-20 to 0-18 victory over Wexford in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.

15th March 2012

The club’s Figure Dancers qualified for the Munster Senior Scor Final, having emerged from the semi-final in Askeaton last Sunday afternoon. Well done to Coach Muirne Bennis and the team. Best wishes in the upcoming Munster Final. Details for the Munster Final will be circulated through the club’s text messaging service.

The Under 21 hurlers were victorious in their Premier Hurling Championship match with parish neighbours Ballybrown. The ‘Well cruised to an emphatic 3-19 to 2-9 win under the floodlights at the Gaelic Grounds. Their last group fixture is on Tuesday 20th March against Na Piarsaigh at the Gaelic Grounds.

In the Michael O’Brien Senior Hurling Tournament semi-final, a very enjoyable game of hurling was played out by Patrickswell and Ballybrown in glorious sunshine at the club grounds last Saturday. Both teams dusted off the winter cobwebs and served up hurling of a very high standard with some extremely well-taken scores. After the hour, Ballybrown were victorious by two points and will now face Sixmilebridge in the final to be arranged.

Congratulations to Limerick, who defeated Laois by 1-24 to 2-12 in the National Hurling League Division 1B. It was their first win of the campaign after their opening day disappointment to Clare. Well done to the Patrickswell contingent of Mark Carmody, Seanie & Tom O’Brien and selector Ciaran Carey. The remaining fixtures are against Wexford, Antrim and Offaly.

Applications for the Munster Gaeltacht Summer Scholarships must be signed by the Club Secretary and the Irish Officer and returned to the County Board by Saturday 17th March. The forms are available from the Club Secretary.

The newly developed Club Gym will shortly be officially opened by club stalwarts and Vice Presidents Michael Fitzgerald and Gerald Bennis. It’s planned to have a blessing of the Gym by Club Patron Monsignor Michael Lane, followed by the official opening at the end of March. More details to follow.

Please note that Club Membership (with full voting rights for 2012) is open until 31st March. Every player must become a fully-paid member to represent Patrickswell GAA. There are no exceptions to this rule. The Club Lotto has reached €15k at the time of writing. Tickets are available from local sellers and participating businesses. The Limerick Club Development Draw is also in progress and remains open for subscription.

8th March 2012

The Senior hurlers face Ballybrown on Saturday at 4pm in the second semi-final of the Michael O’Brien Memorial Tournament at Pairc Antoin O’Briain. The winner will face Sixmilebridge in the tournament final on Monday 19th March at 12 noon. Please make every effort to attend the matches.

The Under 21 hurlers shared the spoils with Mungret in the opening round of the Premier Championship. The final score was 0-13 to 0-13 under floodlights at the Gaelic Grounds. They play Ballybrown on Tuesday 6th March and Na Piarsaigh on Tuesday 13th March.

Congratulations to our participants in the County Senior Scor Final. Patrickswell claimed the Figure Dancing title and were named joint Club of the Year. The club performed very strongly with a number of second and third places and were most unlucky not to secure more than one overall county championship. The revitalisation of Scor in the club is one of the success stories of recent years and last year’s All Ireland Senior success is a reflection of this. Well done to the club’s Senior Scor sub committee who put in such trojan work this year – in particular Muirne Bennis, Michael Shinnors, Gloria O’Donnell, Mary Shinnors, Paula Dillon, Rose Kelleher and Niamh Geoghegan. The Munster semi-final is scheduled for Sunday 11th March in Askeaton at 2.30pm. Best of luck to the club’s Figure Dancers who will fly the blue and gold flag in the Munster campaign.

Well done to Lar Considine, who played for Mary Immaculate College in the Third Level Ryan Cup final against Tralee Institute of Technology. The Limerick college cruised to a 2-21 to 0-10 victory over their Kerry opponents.

There was double heartbreak for Limerick colleges against Cork colleges in the semi-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup. Limerick IT were beaten 0-17 to 1-9 by Cork IT, while UCC defeated University of Limerick by 1-15 to 0-15. Hard luck to the O’Brien brothers and Brian Lohan.

Applications for Munster Gaeltacht Summer Scholarships are now available from the Club Secretary. Applications must be signed by the Club Secretary and the Irish Officer and returned to the County Board by 17th March.

The clubhouse continues to buzz with a wide range of community activity each week with Zumba dancing, Martial Arts, Irish Dancing, Line Dancing, Active Retirement as well as the return of our teams to training in the club’s own complex at Pairc Antoin O’Briain.

The newly developed Club Gym will shortly be officially opened by club stalwarts and Vice Presidents Michael Fitzgerald and Gerald Bennis. Gerry and Michael have given lifelong service to the club and continue to do trojan work for Patrickswell and there will be acknowledgement of their service on this occasion. It’s planned to have a blessing of the Gym by Club Patron Monsignor Michael Lane followed by the official opening on an evening to be agreed at the end of March. More details to follow!

1st March 2012

Hard luck to Limerick, who lost their opening National Hurling League Division 2 game to Clare. The Patrickswell contingent included Seanie O’Brien, Tom O’Brien, Mark Carmody and selector Ciaran Carey. Well done to the Juvenile Club’s Under 12 panel, who represented the club at half-time in the Respect Hurling Exhibition at the Gaelic Grounds.

The first Limerick GAA Club Draw is on Friday 2nd March. There are ten draws in the year, which cost €10 per month or €100 for the entire series. Your local promoter is now collecting subscriptions. Patrickswell GAA retains at least 50% of the income generated. Please help Patrickswell and Limerick GAA to develop gaelic games in the village and the county.

The Club Lotto jackpot has rolled for about six months now. The prize has exceeded €14,000 and it is certainly worth buying a ticket. Our Club Lotto is a core fundraiser for the club and we greatly appreciate your continued support.

O’Neill’s merchandise can be ordered from Louise O’Donnell on 086-0406879. Please place your order by 29th February. Koollite crested club helmets are also available for purchase from Louise and can be viewed on the O’Neill’s website.

In the club’s Michael O’Brien Senior Hurling Tournament, Sixmilebridge defeated Croom by 0-13 to 0-10 in a very competitive game on Sunday afternoon. Two late points from the experienced Niall Gilligan created some breathing space for Sixmilebridge to close out the game against a strong Croom team. The second semi-final is awaited with great local interest when Patrickswell will play holders Ballybrown on Saturday 10th March at 4pm in Pairc Antoin O’Briain.

Best wishes to Seanie and Tom O’Brien who play in the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals for LIT and UL respectively and which will be televised on TG4 this coming Saturday. Good luck to Senior Club coach Brian Lohan, who is also coach of the University of Limerick Fitzgibbon Cup team. Brian is a former Fitzgibbon cup winner himself with UL in 1994. Indeed Tom O’Brien’s last minute winning goal for UL last year sealed the competition for the Limerick College 12 months ago.

23rd February 2012

The launch of the Michael O’Brien Memorial Trophy took place last Thursday in the Cu Chulainn Bar. In the first semi-final, Croom will face Sixmilebridge on Sunday 26th February at 4pm. The second semi-final between Patrickswell and holders Ballybrown takes place on Saturday 10th March at 4 pm, with the final scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday 19th March at 12 noon. There is great interest in the competition and Patrickswell GAA are grateful to Croom, Ballybrown and Sixmilebridge for their participation. Thanks to the O’Brien family of Lurriga for their continued sponsorship of the event.

The first Limerick GAA Club Draw (formerly Mackey Stand Draw) will occur on Friday 2nd March. That’s only a week away now! If you want the chance to scoop some great prizes, please contact your local promoter or club member. The Club Lotto is also going strong, with the jackpot approaching €14,000. Tickets are available from local sellers and participating businesses.

In the Senior Hurling Championship this year, Brian Lohan’s men will face Effin, Garryspillane and Doon in the group stages.

Commiserations to Ard Scoil Ris after their desperately narrow Harty Cup semi-final defeat to Nenagh CBS. It was the school’s first loss in the competition for three years. Hard luck to the team and their Patrickswell contingent of Cian Lynch, Andrew Carroll, Jack Kelleher, Kevin O’Brien and coach Natal O’Grady. Your achievements over the past three years have been remarkable.

16th February 2012

The launch of the Michael O’Brien Memorial Tournament takes place this Thursday 16th February at 9pm in the Cu Chulainn, where the draw for the tournament will also occur. The club is already busy with preparation and, again, are very grateful to the O’Brien family of Lurriga for sponsoring the competition. There are strong teams participating this year and already considerable interest in the tournament has been generated. The clubs participating are Ballybrown (holders), Croom, Sixmilebridge and Patrickswell.

Many thanks to every parishioner who donated to the Church Gate collection over the weekend. We appreciate your continued generosity towards the club. Thanks also to club members who managed the collection tables at each Mass.

The first Limerick GAA Club Draw is approaching fast. It’s only a fortnight away now! The draw is a vital source of revenue for both Limerick and Patrickswell GAA. At least 50% of the proceeds are retained by Patrickswell GAA Club. Your local promoter shall make contact very soon. If you do not receive a visit, please get in touch with any promoter or club member.

Club membership is now due for renewal. The closing date for membership with voting rights in 31st March 2012. The prices are €70 for families, €30 for adults and €15 for Juveniles/Students. Please note that it is obligatory for players to register.

The draw for Limerick’s Feile na nGael has been made. On Sunday 25th March at 11am, our Under 14 hurlers will face the winner of Monaleen versus South Liberties in the quarter-final. Best of luck to the boys!

9th February 2012

The Michael O’Brien Memorial Tournament will feature Patrickswell, Croom, Ballybrown and Sixmilebridge this year. There will be an official launch on 16th February. Games are anticipated to take place from late February until mid-March.

On 11th and 12th February 2012, the club will hold a Church Gate Collection to raise funds. Your generosity is much appreciated. The Limerick GAA Club Draw (formerly Mackey Stand Draw) is now open to subscribers. The first draw is Friday 2nd March and there will be ten draws throughout the year. In 2011, our club members won two jackpots and a €5,000 prize. At least 50% of the proceeds are retained by Patrickswell GAA Club. Your local promoter shall make contact very soon. If you do not receive a visit, please do not hesitate to contact any club member.

The management teams for 2012 were ratified by the Committee last week. The Under 21 team is P.J. O’Grady, Barry Foley and Michael McDermott. The Minor staff is Pa Dundon, John Tuohy, John McDermott, Trevor Griffin and Brian Murray. Junior Hurling is managed by Anthony Foley, Pa Earls, Denver Morrissey and Mike Foley. Junior Football is managed by Michael Woulfe, Joe Tierney, Dessie Foley and Kevin O’Brien.

Club membership is now due for renewal. The prices are €70 for families, €30 for adults and €15 for Juveniles/Students. Subscriptions can be paid to Valerie Lynch (Membership Registrar). Please note that any special enrolment sign-up days will be advertised on Clickatel. All players are obliged to be members of the club to represent Patrickswell GAA.

Ard Scoil Ris displayed incredible resilience to salvage a draw against Nenagh CBS in the Harty Cup semi-final. The team includes Patrickswell’s Cian Lynch, Andrew Carroll, Jack Kelleher, Kevin O’Brien and coach Natal O’Grady.

Brothers turned opponents for 70 minutes as the O’Brien boys faced each other in the Fitzgibbon Cup. Tom O’Brien was representing University of Limerick, while Sean turned out for Limerick Institute of Technology. The game ended in a 0-16 to 1-13 draw, so the boys will have to meet again.

2nd February 2012

The Limerick Club Development Draw (formerly Mackey Stand Draw) will recommence very soon. Local representatives will be promoting this fundraiser in due course. Your continued support for Patrickswell GAA and Limerick gaelic games is greatly appreciated. Remember that half the proceeds are retained by the club. Help your community and help your county!

Club membership is now due for renewal. The prices are €70 for families, €30 for adults and €15 for Juveniles/Students. Gymnasium donors are granted free membership for Year 2012 as a token of appreciation. Subscriptions can be paid to Valerie Lynch (Membership Registrar). Please note that any special enrolment sign-up days will be advertised on Clickatel. All players are obliged to be members of the club to represent Patrickswell GAA.

Ard Scoil Ris and their Patrickswell contingent will face Nenagh CBS on Sunday 5th February in the Harty Cup semi-final. Good luck to players Cian Lynch, Andrew Carroll, Jack Kelleher, Kevin O’Brien and coach Natal O’Grady. Minor hurling training will take place every Sunday night at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Pa Dundon on 086-2935837 for more information. Watch out for Patrickswell GAA on twitter. The tag is @patrickswellgaa

Our Club Lotto has broken through the €12k barrier at the time of writing. Tickets for the growing jackpot can be purchased from local sellers and participating businesses.

26th January 2012

Congratulations to Patrickswell players Cian Lynch, Andrew Carroll, Jack Kelleher, Kevin O’Brien and coach Natal O’Grady who were involved with Ard Scoil Ris in their Harty Cup quarter-final victory over Castletroy College. Well done to the Manager/Coach of the Castletroy College team, Trevor Griffin, and fellow Patrickswell members who teach in Castletroy College – Pat Dundon, Paul O’Reilly and Peter O’Reilly. They have played a significant role in recent years for the progression of hurling at Castletroy College.

The clubhouse continues to be a hive of community activity with local participation in a wide range of ongoing events. Besides the various teams now back training at Pairc Antoin O’Briain, each Tuesday night Zumba Dancing classes take place. On Wednesday nights there is Line Dancing and on Thursday nights we host set dancing. There is also Martial Arts, Unislim and many others during the week. If you have any interest in participating in the above, please contact club treasurer Nelius Hayes for further details at 087-2587486.

In the coming weeks, the Club Development Draw (formerly the Mackey Stand Draw) will recommence. Club representatives will be promoting this fundraiser and your continued support for Patrickswell and Limerick hurling would be very sincerely appreciated.

Minor hurling training will take place every Sunday night at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Pa Dundon on 086-2935837 for more information. Patrickswell GAA intends to launch itself on Twitter in the near future. We hope to notify members about fixtures, results, club events and other news through regular tweets. Please follow us on @patrickswellgaa and keep in touch with the latest news. We will provide additional information as the Twitter project develops.

19th January 2012

The Juvenile Club AGM for 2011 took place last Wednesday, with a healthy attendance at the clubhouse. Raymond Fitzgerald delivered his Chairman’s Address at the beginning of the meeting. He started with a brief review of the past year. At Under 6 level, the players learnt the fundamentals of hurling from their coaches. Youngsters need to establish the core skills in their formative years to avoid bad habits in later life. The Under 8s played in four blitzes, while the Under 10s participated in six blitzes and the Parish League. The Juvenile Club wishes to thank the O’Brien Family for their continued sponsorship of this competition. The Under 12s recorded six wins and one defeat in a very profitable season. The Under 13s were crowned County Champions in early September on a great day for the club. The boys also won the prestigious Rose Cup in Tralee. Both the Under 14s and Under 16s reached County quarter-finals, where they lost to Mungret and Monaleen respectively.

Raymond highlighted the excellent relationship that the Juvenile Club enjoys with Patrickswell National School. The link is critical for the continued success of Patrickswell GAA Club. The Under 11 hurlers and Under 13 footballers beat Milford and Ballybrown in their respective finals. In closing, the chairman thanked the coaches, parents and committee for their help in 2011. The club is looking forward to more trophies in 2012.

Senior Club Chairman Paul Foley commended the great work of the Juvenile Club and the commitment of its members. He identified the Under 13 County Championship and Rose Cup victories as the highlights of the year. The recent construction of the club gymnasium will benefit the young players in the coming years. Paul also welcomed the relationship with UL for strength and conditioning. Patrickswell GAA Club is moving in the right direction; however finding the extra resilience to win trophies is crucial. Gloria O’Donnell said that the Camogie Club is always eager to work with the Juvenile Club. She was delighted that the girls continue to play in the Parish League.

At the conclusion of the AGM, the coaching staff was ratified for 2012. Under 16s will be coached by Conor Murray, David Mann, Dessie Foley and Philip Foley. The Under 14s and Under 15s will be guided by the successful Under 13 coaches from 2011 – Paddy Flynn, Frank Dillon, Willie Leahy, Richard Maher and Mike Quinn. The Under 12s and Under 13s panel is Gary Kirby, Ger Considine, Damien Gillane, Barry Foley and Declan Gillane. The Under 10s are coached by Dominic Harmon, Pa Lynch, Raymond Fitzgerald, John Tuohy and John Gorman. The Under 8 coaching team is Pat Earls, Peter Maher and Eoin Bennis. The Under 6s are trained by Dessie Foley, Denver Morrissey, Gearoid Balfry, Ian Kelliher and James Mann.

12th January 2012

Patrickswell GAA intends to launch itself on Twitter in the near future. We hope to notify members about fixtures, results, club events and other news through regular tweets. Please follow us on @patrickswellgaa and keep in touch with the latest news. We will provide additional information as the Twitter project develops.

Hard luck to the Scor na n-Og Set Dancers, who were unsuccessful in the Munster semi-final at Askeaton.

The Club Lotto has broken through the €11,000 barrier and is desperately seeking a winner! Tickets can be purchased from local sellers and businesses in the village. The club lotto is a major fundraiser for the club and your continued generosity is appreciated.

If you wish to join Patrickswell GAA Club at adult or juvenile level, please contact a club member or manager. New players and members are always welcome at the club!

The Juvenile Club A.G.M. will be held on Wednesday, 11th January at 9 p.m. in the clubhouse. All are welcome to attend.

5th January 2012

Patrickswell GAA Club wishes all its members a happy New Year. New adult and juvenile players are most welcome for the new season. Please contact any club member if you are interesting in joining the club, either as a player or non-player. We are always keen to attract fresh talent into our family club.

At the time of writing, the Club Lotto has broken through the €10,000 mark. If you wish to buy a lottery ticket, please contact a local seller or participating businesses.

Club Notes 2012

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