The sun shone on Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh on Saturday last as the crowds flocked to the annual Family Fun Day. With proceedings starting at 12 noon, locals and visitors alike were treated to an event packed afternoon. The Ballycallan Fife and Drum Band led the teams of hurlers and camogie players around the manicured pitch and for the next two hours the aspiring stars played their hearts out in front of their proud parents and grandparents! Each team member was duly rewarded with a treat bag for their efforts.
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Family Fun Day – Saturday 1st September 2018
Graigue-Ballycallan Gaa & St. Brigid’s Camogie Club Family Fun Day 2018.
Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Club and St. Brigid’s Camogie Club are holding their Annual Family Fun Day and Firewood Auction on Saturday 1st Sept 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”. The big raffle for a Tractor Trailer load of Sticks will take place and with thoughts of the past winter still fresh in memories, this is sure to be a big attraction. The culinary aspect will be well catered for by the Barbeque and all manner of home-made delicious confectionery will be on offer in the kitchen. Read more
U15 Arrabawn Tournament – Saturday 26/08/2018
Well done to our clubman Tom Brennan who was part of the Kilkenny U15 team that won the John Doyle U15 Tipperary Plate Tournament on Saturday 26/08/2018. Kilkenny beat Limerick in the final on a scoreline of 2-11 to 1-9. Well done Tom!
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/