Author: Teresa Corcoran
U16B Hurling Championship – Preliminary Round v Barrow Rangers – 25/7/2016
Report by Philomena Brennan
The U16 GBC team had been drawn to play a Preliminary Round in this year’s Roinn B Championship and this outing took place last Monday 25th July in Bennettsbridge. Their opponents were Barrow Rangers and the locals expected a tough encounter, which was to prove very prophetic indeed. GBC were forced to line out minus a few players due to injury which has been an issue the mentors have had to deal with all season.
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U8 Hurling News & Player of the week pictures
Report by Shane Lynch
Our U8 hurlers have had a busy time over the last few weeks.
First up we paid a visit to John Lockes in Callan. We had a strong panel which was split into 2 teams. We enjoyed victory in 3 out of the 4 matches and the boys had a great time.
There was some great Goalkeeping on view from both teams. All the lifting practice that the boys have been doing is certainly paying dividends with some great solo runs and scoring, particularly from midfield.
Family Fun Day – Sunday 14th August 2016
Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club &
St. Brigid’s Camogie Present
Family Fun Day
Sunday 14th August 2016
All the usual attractions with some new surprises!!
At GAA Club Grounds, Kilmanagh.
Adults €3 Kids Go Free.
Minor News July
Report by Adrian Ronan
After 7 weeks of a break for exams the Minors faced a busy July. Like all clubs at this time of year, battling and coping with the long-term break and players on holidays becomes an issue.
We in Graigue-Ballycallan are no different so with some niggling injures and players on holidays we faced a nervous July.
U10 Hurler of the Week
Well done Cillian Hoyne, our latest U10 Hurler of the Week. Keep up the good work Cillian!
U16 Roinn B HL – Final Round – GBC v St Patrick’s Ballyragget – 8/7/2016
Report by Philomena Brennan
The final round of the U-16 Roinn B League took place in balmy conditions in Tom Ryall Park last Friday 8th July 2016. This was the last match to be played in the group and GBC were placed second in the group before the encounter. With three players on the injured list, the mentors had to turn to some of the younger boys to field a team, but as usual they were not found wanting in their efforts and enthusiasm for the battle. Read more
U14 Hurling League Playoff v James Stephens – Wed 5th July 2016
Report by Niall Egan
The U14’s took on James Stephens last Wednesday evening in Tom Ryall Park, in what turned out to be a cracking game. This league play-off would see the winners progress into the shield final. Read more
Graigue Ballycallan U10 Mini Blitz – Saturday 2nd July 2016
Report by Phil Maher
Graigue Ballycallan U10s hosted a mini blitz in Kilmanagh on Saturday 2nd July with Ballyhale, Tullaroan and Freshford taking part. Graigue Ballycallan were worthy winners of all three matches on the day, and a huge effort was put in by all to achieve the three-in-a-row. Read more
U10 Hurler of the Week
Recent U10 Hurler of the Week, Shane Cody. Well done Shane!
Social Evening at Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh – 30/06/2016
A fantastic evening was had at Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh on Thursday 30th June 2016. Here’s a selection of photos from the evening. Report to follow.
Graigue Ballycallan U10s v Danesfort – Friday 17/5/2016
Report by Phil Maher
Graigue Ballycallan U10’s hosted Danesfort at Tom Ryall Park in Kilmanagh on Friday 17th May ably assisted by some brave boys from the U8’s. All were needed against a team that were spoilt for choice in the numbers they had available. Both clubs divided into two groups of ten players and each team rotated so that two hard fought games were played on a windy pitch. Everyone will learn from these hard fought games and in the long run it’s the Team effort that comes out on top! Read more