Report by Willie O’Neill
Our under 10s were out again on Saturday 12th September in the Alyward Cup tournament in Ballyhale. Coming from winning in Clonmel there was a difficult task ahead but this team of 14 boys were up for it! Read more
Category: Juvenile
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U8 Hurlers of the Week – 12/9/2015
Our U8 Hurlers of the Week for this week are Robbie Lynch and Andrew Tector. Well done guys, keep up the good work!
Minor Hurling League Roinn A v Tullaroan – 02/09/15.
Whether at under 6 or senior championship, a tie between GBC and neighbours Tullaroan always brings an added air of anticipation and excitement. It was no different on the second day of September when these age old rivals met in the Minor Hurling League in Tullaroan. Read more
St. Mary’s, Clonmel – U10 Tournament – 5/9/2015
Report by Philly Cody
Graigue Ballycallan U10 team travelled to Clonmel on Saturday morning 5th of September to participate in the annual St. Mary’s tournament. Following last year’s victory in the Shield Final the lads were travelling with hopes of doing well.
Panel of Players: Billy O’Neill, Jeff Neary, Sean Roberts, Aaron McEvoy, Ryan Corcoran, Ryan Cody, Martin Brennan, James Brennan, Pat Purcell, Sean Dillon, Aidan Cahill, James Casey, Jake and Dean O’Brien.
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U10 Tullaroan blitz – Sunday 30/8/2015
Report by Philly Cody
Well done to the under 10’s who travelled to Tullaroan last Sunday. They played two matches and were victorious in both. In the first game the boys played Galmoy. They opened up a commanding lead with Elliot Teehan(3-1) and Jeff Neary(2-2) to the fore with scores. GBC were solid in defence with Sean Roberts and Ryan Corcoran keeping the Galmoy attack’s at bay. The boys continued to dominate in the second half which saw Sean Roberts score 3 goals. The boys won well on a scoreline 11-10 to 2–4 and set up a second match against Tullaroan. Read more
U12 Go Games Round-up
Report by Willie Egan
GBC first U12 Go Games fixture started on an away trip to Young Ireland’s on Sat 25th July resulting in a loss after the lads started well. Young Ireland’s just had that bit extra in front of goal.
For first time teams from Co Laois were entered into Kilkenny GO GAMES, next up for GBC was the visit of Abbeyleix to Tom Ryall Park. This was a very entertaining match, the two teams were well matched and it ended in a good win for GBC.
U8 Hurler of the Week – 15/8/2015
Our U8 Hurler of the Week for this week is Martin Brennan. Well done Martin, keep up the good work!
U8 Hurler of the Week – 8/8/2015
Our U8 Hurlers of the Week for this week are Sean O’Halloran & Tony Butler. Well done lads!
U16 Roinn A Hurling Championship – 1st Round – 3/8/2015
Report by Philomena Brennan
All roads led to Palmerstown on the 3rd August last, as the U-16s took on the city side O’Loughlin Gaels in the first round of the Roinn A Championship. When the draw took place in early Spring, it was acknowledged that this would be a tough test for the locals. However, with good form displayed in the league the GBC boys and their mentors embraced the challenge and put everything into training coming up to the fixture. Read more
U8s at Mullinahone Tournament – Sat 1/08/2015
Graigue Ballycallan U8s who played 5 matches in the Mullinahone tournament on Saturday 1st August 2015
Lisdowney 7s Shield Winners 2015
Report by Niall Egan
On Saturday the 1st of August, a group of under 13’s made history by comprehensively winning the Kilkenny Supporter’s Club Shield at Lisdowney for the first time in the club’s existence. On the day, conditions were perfect for hurling and as the day unfolded it transpired that the team were in perfect condition! Read more
U11 Trip to Cork – 1/8/2015
Report by Philip Cody
On Saturday 1st August the GBC U11’s travelled to Blackrock in Cork for the Ger Dineen Tournament, having being invited by Joe Young. This was a two team tournament with the winners decided on combination of all results.
First up for the boys were the hosts Blackrock. Team Blue started brightly with Jeff Neary opening the scoring with a point, Eoin Egan followed this up with two goals. The boys lead at half time 2-2 to 0-1. Team Blue continued to dominate the second half and gave a great team performance scoring freely and ran out easy winners. Read more