Our club hosted the annual Billy Ronan Memorial Tournamant on 28th July in Tom Ryall Park. Graigue Ballycallan were up against a much stronger O’Loughlin Gaels team who ran out easy winners on a scoreline of 5-19 to 1-8. Trophies were presented by Johnny Ronan to the winning O’Loughlin’s team. Thanks to everyone who helped out in the organisation of this event. Read more
Author: Teresa Corcoran
U13B Hurling League 26/07/2019 – GBC V Piltown
GBC U13’s travelled to Piltown to play our final league game on 26th July. Again GBC got off to a poor start conceding 1-3 before we eventually got on the scoreboard after 15 minutes. Our backs began to get on top which allowed more possession for the forwards, both sides traded points for the remaining half . HT Score: Piltown 1-7, GBC 0-5. The 2nd half was evenly balanced when Piltown’s No.14 won possession on the edge of the square and sent an unstoppable shot to the net with 7 minutes remaining. At the other end Piltown’s keeper pulled off two point blank saves to deny us a goal. Overall Piltown were a stronger/balanced team and ran out deserving winners. FT Score: Piltown 2-13, GBC 0-11. Read more
Declan Byrne Memorial U14 Tournament – Sunday 4th August 2019
On Sunday 4th of August we hosted the annual Declan Bryne Under 14 Memorial Tournament with 6 teams competing. We had 2 groups of 3 with Graigue Ballycallan, Clara and Fermoy in Group 1 and O’Loughlin’s, Dicksboro and Tullogher Rosbercon in Group 2.
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Declan Byrne Memorial Tournament – Sunday 4/8/2019
Our annual U14 Declan Byrne Memorial Tournament will take place this Sunday 4th August commencing at 10am in Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh. Details of match times and Group details below:
Group 1
10.00am GBC v Clara
10.45am GBC v Fermoy
11.30am Clara v Fermoy
Group 2
10.00am Dicksboro v O’Loughlin Gaels
10.45am Dicksboro v Tullogher Rosbercon
11.30am O’Loughlin Gaels v Tullogher Rosbercon
12.30pm Cup Final – each group winner
12.30pm Shield Final – runners-up
Games will be 15 minutes a-side, umlimited subs, full hurling, 2 points for win, 1 point for a draw.
If teams are level it will go on head-to-head, then scoring difference
Refreshments will be provided
GAA Pits county against club – Sunday Independent Letter of the Week 28/7/2019
Our club Chairman, Dave O’Neill has penned a very important letter regarding the club fixtures calendar and his letter won ‘Letter of the Week’ in the Sunday Independent on 28th July 2019. This is a very important issue affecting all clubs, see below Dave’s letter in full.
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Family Fun Day – Sunday 11th August 2019
Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club and St. Brigid’s Camogie Club are holding their Annual Family Fun Day and Firewood Auction on Sunday 11th August 2019 in Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh. This is one of the Club’s main fundraisers and all proceeds go towards our running costs. This year we will have all the usual attractions, Under-Age Hurling and Camogie blitz, sports events, cross-bar challenge and of course the ever popular “Where will Winnie Pooh”. Read more
U13 B Hurling League 6th Round – GBC v Danesfort – 23/07/2019
GBC U13’s made the short journey to Danesfort last Tuesday to play undefeated and League leaders Danesfort in Round 6 of the Roinn B League. The home side flew out of the traps hitting our boys with 3 goals in the opening quarter. GBC worked their way back into the match with some well worked points to only trail two points at half time: GBC 0-10, Danesfort 3-3.
U13 B Hurling League, 5th Round – 19/07/2019
GBC U13’s made the journey south last Tuesday to play Tullogher Rosbercon in Round 5 of the Roinn B Hurling League. The home side started brightly scoring 1-2 in the opening 5 minutes, our boys worked hard to get themselves back into the match and only trailed by 3 points nearing the end of the first half only to concede 1-1 on the stroke of half time. Half Time GBC 0-4, Tullogher 2-5.
This Week’s Fixtures
| Date | Competition | Opposition | Time | Venue | Result |
| 23/07/2019 | U13 B HL Round 7 | Danesfort | 7.30pm | Danesfort | |
| 26/07/2019 | U13 B HL Round 2 | Piltown | 7.30pm | Piltown | |
| 23/07/2019 | Minor B HL Round 6 | The Harps | 7.30pm | Kilmanagh | |
| 24/07/2019 | County HL Div 2 | Tullaroan | 7.30pm | Tullaroan | |
| 22/07/2019 | U13B HL Round 7 | Danesfort | 7.30pm | Danesfort | |
| 27/07/2019 | Minor B HL Round 7 | Conahy Shamrocks | 7.30pm | Jenkinstown |
Fixture Calendar Review Task Force – Important Notice
GAA members invited to send submissions to Fixture Calendar Review Task Force
The newly appointed GAA Fixtures Calendar Review Task Force have commenced their work under the chair of Eddie O’Sullivan.
As part of this process, submissions from the membership of the Association are welcome to be made and can be sent to calendarreview@gaa.ie.
In addition to this, members are encouraged to take part in a survey on the Fixtures Calendar which can be found on www.gaa.ie
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U13 B Hurling League – 12/7/2019 – GBC v Glenmore
Round 4 of the Roinn B League saw Ggraigue Ballycallan take on Glenmore on Friday 12th in a sunny Tom Ryall Park. A minutes silence was impeccably observed prior to throw-in for the late Tom Brennan who’s nephew Martin plays with this team.
GBC started very well scoring 1-1 in the opening 5 minutes, a goal coming from Ben Young after a lovely handpass from Keelan Lynch. Glenmore responded with the next 3 points before Ben McEvoy won possession and crossed for midfielder Paidí Egan who raised the green flag to leave it GBC 2-1, Glenmore 0-3 after 15 minutes. Glenmore scored 2 points, before Ben Young buried a goal from 20 yards. Half Time GBC 3-2, Glenmore 0-6. Read more
U13B Hurling League – 7/7/2019 – GBC v Rower Inistioge
Graigue Ballycallan U13’s played Rower Inistoige in Round 3 of the Roinn B League recently. Confidence was high going into the game after winning our opening two games. The loss of several players due to holidays told as the team never reached the previous level of performance in the opening two games. First half was tight with both defences on top, our only score of the half came from Ben McEvoy (0-1).
Half Time: GBC 0-1, Rower Inistioge 0-4. Read more