Sunday 13th May saw GBC U15’s travel to Paulstown seeking their first league win of the season.
Dry sunny weather prevailed on this occasion for a change thankfully.
Playing with the breeze, Barrow Rangers raced into a 1-1 to 0-1 lead early in the first half.
A well placed GBC penalty was dispatched to the net in the second quarter by Ryan Corcoran who ended up with an impressive tally of 1-6 on the night.
Rangers went in at the break ahead by the narrowest of margins 1-6 to 1-5. The half back line of Patrick Foley, Billy Dowling and Elliot Teehan holding firm.
Author: Teresa Corcoran
Junior B Update
Report by Philomena Brennan
The Junior B Hurling League has commenced and GBC had their first outing against Emeralds of Urlingford last Tuesday 8th May 2018. The locals were to prove too strong on this occasion and recorded a comprehensive victory to pick up their first two points in the competition.
Final Score: GBC 5-23 Emeralds 0-12
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U11 Blitz – Saturday 21st April 2018
Report by Olivia Hogan
What a glorious day to start the Under 11’s hurling season in the Boro at the CBS Secondary School blitz and despite the results not going our way, the performance of the boys was as bright as the day that was in it.
The first game against John Locks saw our first goal belted into the net by Cian Ronan.
Eastie then made a fine clearance from the backs that would have surely resulted in a score only for his quick reaction. Corms Neary showed that he could not only stop the scores in goal but when outfield could pop them over the bar too. Even with the heat of the day, the cool heads of Ben McEvoy and Michael Tynan were dazzling.
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Notice to Graigue Ballycallan Club Members
New Club Text Service
Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club are in the process of setting up a new Text Service which will be available to all Club Members. If you are a member but do not fall into the following categories: Committee Member, Juvenile Mentor, or a Parent of a Juvenile and wish to be kept up to date with Club News then this service may be of interest to you. Notice of Fixtures, Changes in Fixtures, Parish Bereavements are examples of what will be communicated. If you wish to have your number added to this list please text your name and mobile number to Club Secretary, Philomena Brennan (086) 0655854. Participants must be over eighteen years of age.
M Lyng Motors Intermediate HL – GBC v Thomastown – 15/4/2018
Match report by Philomena Brennan
After the excitement of reaching the Intermediate County Final last October when supporters hoped that 2018 would see the club build on the progress made, all looked forward with anticipation for the first round of the League. Armed with the knowledge that this would be the club’s only match in the immediate future, a large crowd travelled to Canon Kearns Park in Castlecomer last Sunday 15th April.
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Paddy Grace Roinn A U14 Feile 2018
The annual U14 Paddy Grace competition began on Sunday 25 March. We were drawn to play O’Loughlins and Galmoy/Windgap in the Roinn A qualifiers in St. John’s park. We drew with the home side 1-3 to 6 points Scorers: Ryan Corcoran 1-0, Aaron McEvoy 0-3 (frees), Billy Egan 0-1
In our match against Galmoy/Windgap we won 3-5 to 2-4
Scorers: Eoin Egan 2-0, Jake O Brien 1-0, Aaron McEvoy 0-3 (frees), Ryan Corcoran 0-2
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U17 Hurling League Round 1 – GBC v Harps (Durrow)
Our U17s kicked off their League campaign last Monday 26th of March against the The Harps from Durrow in Tom Ryall Park. In terrible weather conditions Harps were on top early on and had a good lead at half time.
Half Time: GBC 0-3 The Harps 1-6
In the second half, GBC were much better and worked extremely hard and outscored their opponents by 1-6 to 1-0 to earn a well deserved draw. Read more
5 All Ireland Colleges Medals to the Parish
Well done to Killian Egan, Jesse Roberts, Tommy Ronan, Ciarán Hogan and Aaron Brennan who brought 5 Senior All-Ireland medals back to the parish on Saturday 31st March when they were successful with St. Kieran’s College in the All Ireland Post Primary Schools A Final. Final score was St. Kieran’s 5-19 Presentation Athenry 3-16. Also, well done to Tom Hogan, manager of the successful Kieran’s team
New Date for Club Registration – Bank Holiday Monday 19th March 2018
Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club have now re-sheduled our Club Registration date, it will take place on Monday 19th March in the clubrooms in Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh between 7.30pm and and 9pm. Due to recent bereavements and terrible weather conditions this is our 3rd attempt to finalise registration. We are appealing to all members and prospective members to attend on the night.
This year Registration will be organised into specified time slots in order to streamline the process.
Registration for U7s / U9s and U11s will take place between 7.30pm and 8pm
Registration for U13s / U15s and U17s will take place between 8pm and 8.30pm
Membership for adults will also be taken from 7pm to 9pm
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Club Registration Day 2018
Graigue Ballycallan GAA Club Registration Day which was due to take place on Saturday 3rd March has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. A new date will advised in the coming days. Please spread the word!
Also, all club activities are cancelled until further notice!
Graigue Ballycallan GAA Club Registration Day 2018
Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club will be holding their Registration Day on Saturday 3rd March at the clubrooms in Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh from 4.15pm to 6pm.
This year Registration will be organised in specified time slots in order to streamline the process.
Registration for U7s and U9s will take place from 4.30 to 5.00pm.
Registration for U11s and U13s will take place from 5.00 to 5.30pm.
Registration for U15s and U17s will take place from 5.30 to 6.00pm.
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FORECAST COMPETITION 2018
Forecast 2018 Winners:
Included in the photo: Milo Hennessy, Forecast Committee, Winners Charlie and Michael Teehan, Ciallin Brennan(1st place), Tom Murphy, Shane Hennessy, Edmund Brennan, Dave O’Neill, Club Chairman.
Final Standings