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Report by Philomenas Brennan
The final round of the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League took place in Urlingford on Saturday last 16th September. With six points in the pot from the previous four rounds GBC was seeking to finish the League with a win which would guarantee them a place in the Shield Final but more importantly a spot in a quarter final.
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The Final of the JJ Kavanagh Junior “B” Hurling Championship Final took place in Nowlan Park on last Sunday 9th September. It was a repeat of the Junior League Final pairings and as GBC and O’Loughlin Gaels took to the field, a close contest was anticipated by the large attendance. These expectations were vindicated in the opening quarter as both teams struggled to find scores. Slowly GBC got the better of the exchanges and build up a seven point lead coming close to the half time break. Read more
Report by Philomena Brennan
After last week’s defeat it was a quick turnaround to the next round which took place in Ballyhale on Sunday 2nd September. GBC‘s opponents were Tullogher –Rosbercon who were positioned just above them in the league table. GBC played very well for the majority of the game but it still took a late point to give them a four point cushion going into the closing stages. While the opening exchanges were close GBC seemed to be performing better in all areas of the field and were worthy first half leaders on a score of GBC 1-12 Tullogher Rosbercon 0-8.
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Report by Philomena Brennan
With both sides unbeaten to date in the League, this match last Saturday in Palmerstown, would see one team top the group. In front of a large attendance, both sides looked evenly matched in the opening stages but when their opponents hit the GBC defence for two goals in quick succession, GBC were left chasing the game to the finish. Read more
Report by Philomena Brennan
After winning the League Title earlier this month, GBC went straight through to the Championship Semi-Final were their opponents were Mullinavat. In an entertaining match in John Locke Park, Callan last Tuesday evening GBC were slow to get off the mark and it was their southern counterparts who looked the livelier of the two. Read more
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!
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
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
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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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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Following on from the postponment of the Junior Football Final last weekend, the match has now been re-fixed for Sunday 21st January at 2pm in Dunmore. Best of luck to the lads! All support appreciated!
Report by Philomena Brennan
The Quarter-Final of the Roinn B U21 Championship took place in Danesfort on the 11th November. Conditions were poor throughout the game with continuous rain which did not lend itself to open hurling. However the local boys concentrated on getting the win under the belt so they could advance to the Semi-Final. From the start it was evident that GBC were dominant in all sectors and with a workman-like performance they ran out very easy winners on the day.
Final Score: GBC 2-17 James Stephens B 0-6
Scores for GBC: Sean Ryan 1-6(3fs), Billy Ryan 0-4, Adam O’Brien 1-0, Colum Prendiville 0-2, Shane Hennessy 0-2 Aaron Brennan 0-1, Eamon Egan 0-1, Jesse Roberts 0-1.
