Well done to our Junior hurlers tonight on a great win in the League Final beating O’Loughlin Gaels 2-18 to 2-14 in MW Hire Dunmore. Full report below!
Author: Teresa Corcoran
Match Report – IHL Graigue Ballycallan v Glenmore – 11/08/2018
Report by Philomena Brennan
After a break of seventeen weeks, all clubs were back in action at the weekend. GBC had already secured two points when beating Thomastown back in April but in all honesty Saturday’s clash against Glenmore had the feel of a league opener due to the long break. In very wet and miserable conditions in Mooncoin both sides were guilty of some mistakes but overall the tie proved very entertaining to the large crowd present. Glenmore led for most of the first quarter but GBC were on level terms shortly after. The locals gained the lead just before half-time and went into the break 0-10 to 1-5 in front. GBC were the better team in the second half and at one time built up a lead of five points. Glenmore never gave up the battle but in the end GBC ran out 0-18 to 1-12 winners and were well worth their two point victory. With four points now secured it’s on to Palmerstown on the 25th Aug where Tullaroan will provide the opposition.
Scores: C. Murphy 0-9 (f), B. Ryan, A.Brennan, S. O’Dwyer 0-2 each, S. Ryan 0-2 (0-1f), T.Dunphy 0-1
New jerseys launched – Thursday 9th August 2018
As the Graigue Ballycallan GAA Club gets ready for it’s 50 year celebrations in 2019 the Club has announced it has a new sponsor for it’s Adult club. Local business owners Morgan and Anne Ging of Ballykeefe Distillery have generously come on board for a three year period. Speaking at the launch of the Club’s newly designed jersey, Club Chairman Dave O’Neill said that ‘we are delighted to have Ballykeefe Distillery on board at this exciting time in the Club’s history’. Read more
Presentation of new Minor jerseys
The club are delighted that Molloy Sculptors, Callan have sponsored a new set of jerseys for our Minor team and we would like to thank them for their support.
The jerseys were presented by Tommy Dermody (Molloy Sculptors) to minor player Stephen Keoghan who had the honour of being involved with the Kilkenny Minor Panel this year. Also in the picture are Dave O’Neill (Club Chairman), Eddie Brennan and Adrian Ronan.
Lisdowney 7s – Kilkenny Supporters Shield Winners 2018
Big congrats to our U13 hurlers who won the Lisdowney 7s Kilkenny Supporters Shield Final on Saturday 4th August 2018.
Family Fun Day 2018 – Sturday 1st September 2018
The Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club & St. Brigid’s Camogie Club Annual Family Fun Day for 2018 will take place on Saturday 1st September in Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh. This fund-raising event has now become a family favourite in the parish over the past few years and its continued success is due to the outstanding support it receives from locals and visitors alike. This event has become instrumental in the club’s fund-raising efforts as costs continue to rise in running a modern GAA Club. Read more
June Sports Star of the Month
St. Aidan’s NS have been nominated, along with 2 others for the David Buggy Motors Sports Star of the Month on KCLR. Voting Closes on Sunday 8th July at 6pm and the winner will be announced on Monday on KCLR at 8.30am. Go to http://kclrfanzone.com to cast your vote…….Get Voting!!!
Club Celebration Night Photos
A great night of Celebration was held on Monday night 25th June where the victorious school team were presented with their medals. Various other medals and acolades were presented to various teams/individuals, full report to follow. Graigue Ballycallan GAA Club and St. Brigid’s Camogie Club are embarking on a major development of the clubrooms and pitch over the next 2 years and plans for this were unveiled. There will be many fundraising events to help with this development, keep Sunday 28th October (Bank Holiday weekend) free for the exciting Lip Sync Battle, details of this were also revealed. Here’s a selection of photos from the night!
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Club Celebration Night – Mon 25/06/2018
All in the parish are invited to our night of celebration in Tom Ryall Park on Mon 25th June at 7.45pm, where presentations will be made to our Juvenile Teams who have brought honours to the club and parish recently. Development 2020 will be unveiled and details of the plans will be explained and put on display. This is the most ambitious project undertaken by GBC in 25 years and the project will benefit everyone in our parish. An exciting Major Fundraiser will also be announced.
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School’s Roinn A Final – St Aidan’s NS v Clara NS – 20/06/2018
After a long 26 years, St. Aidan’s NS have won the Roinn A Cumann na mBunscoil final in style with an awesome 4-18 to 0-6 win over Clara NS in Nowlan Park on Wednesday 20th June 2018. Every one of the boys played their hearts out and full credit goes to them for their determination, bravery and will to win! Congratulations to everyone, the whole parish is so proud of you all and we hope you enjoy the well earned celebrations, well done!
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Date for the Diary – Lip Sync Battles Fundraiser – Sunday 28/10/2018 (Bank Holiday Weekend)
Graigue Ballycallan GAA Club and St. Brigid’s Camogie Club are delighted to announce our Lip Sync Battles Fundraiser on Sunday night of the October Bank Holiday Weekend (28/10/2018). You won’t want to miss this great night’s entertainment, put it in the Diary now! We are recruiting Stars in the parish to take part on the night. Please contact any committee member or message our Facebook page www.facebook.com/graigueballycallangaaofficial/
Young Ireland’s U12 Tournament 19/05/2018
Report by Niall Egan
GBC U12’s were invited to the Young Ireland’s U12 Tournament on Saturday May 19th. Our boys were drawn in a group with Clara, Piltown and Graignamanagh. On what was a glorious morning, we took on Clara in the opening fixture. This match was very well-balanced throughout. In the final 5 minutes, Clara pulled away with some well-taken points to run out winners GBC 1-2 Clara 1-6.
Match two saw us pitted against a strong Piltown side who were in control throughout. Despite this our boys never dropped their heads and kept hurling until the final whistle. Full Time Score: GBC 1-2 Piltown 4-4.
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