The club would like to thank Billy Ryan of Graigue Ballycallan GAA Club and Kilkenny for presenting our U14 girls with their new half zips on Friday last. Billy gave the girls some helpful words of advice ahead of their final on Saturday. Many thanks Billy!
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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Our U14s travelled to Hugginstown on Saturday last 16th September to face Glenmore in the Roinn A Semi Final. Our girls made a promising start to this match and hard work from our midfield meant a good supply of ball into the forward line which started to reap dividends. At half time they held a strong lead but more hard work was needed in the second half to build on this. From numbers 1-24 this team had leaders all over the pitch and played with great heart and determination to qualify for a well earned spot in the Roinn A Final! Read more
Our U12s have now finished up after a busy year. This team showed great skill and determination and gave some brilliant performances throughout the year. We started off with a few games of blitzes where the girls were often tested against tough opposition but always played to the end and as a team performed well. After our initial round of blitzes we moved on to our League games. The girls really enjoyed these matches and some courageous displays were often matched with some great results! The tackling and team work continued to improve throughout the year and we are all very proud of how these girls developed over the year. Well done to all for the hard work and brilliant team displays, these girls will no doubt be future stars for St. Brigid’s Camogie Club! St. Brigid’s Abú!
Another successful morning was had on Saturday 16th September for this great bunch of Under 10 girls. The girls ended up winning all their matches against Thomastown and two teams from Mooncoin. A lovely way to end our blitz season on a high note. We’ve had a great summer with this lovely bunch of young girls. Watch out for their names in the future, you heard it here first!
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
Funeral Arrangements for the late Frank Hayden (father of Martina Butler), 31 Cedarwood Avenue. Reposing at his home from 5pm on Tuesday with Rosary at 8pm Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10.30am in St. Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy followed by burial in St. Kieran’s Cemetery. House private on Wednesday please. May he Rest In Peace .
Today, 10th September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. Following our recent collaboration with The Samaritans, we are anxious to highlight the help that is available out there if you are struggling or if you know somebody who is, nobody should suffer alone. Please contact the Samaritans for help at:
> Freephone 116 123
> Text 087 260 90 90 (standard message rates apply)
The main theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is ‘Working together to Prevent Suicide‘ Please follow the link here for more information -> http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/get-involved/community-action/world-suicide-prevention-day/
Well done to our four club girls, Claire Doheny, Moya O’Brien, Lauren Ronan and Lauren East who played for Kilkenny on Saturday the 1st of September in the Orla McDonagh U14 Tipperary Blitz. The Kilkenny B team and Lauren East won their cup final while the Kilkenny A team, Claire, Moya and Lauren Ronan got to a semi-final and were unlucky against Cork. Well done to all involved!
St. Brigid’s Camogie Club CASH For CLOBBER date is the 18th of September. Items for donation include clothes, paired shoes, hats, scarves, bed linen, towels, hand bags, belts. Bags can be dropped to the Clubrooms, please check with Maurice to ensure room is open in advance. Thank you for your continued support!
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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Graigue Ballycallan U10’s participated in the Ballyhale U10 Aylward Cup Tournament on Sat 1st September.
In the first match they were up against Dunnamaggin and had a great win 5-2 to 0-0. Next up was Davidstown of Wexford and the boys had another great win, 5-5 to 1-00. They were now through to the quarter final and were up against Rower Inistioge. The boys dug deep and came out worthy winners 2-6 to 2-2. In the semi final their opponents were hosts Ballyhale Shamrocks who proved too strong for our boys on a scoreline of 2-2 to 0-3. What a fantastic bunch of boys who gave it everything on the day, they should be so proud of themselves. Well done all!
Panel: Sean O’Dea, Oran Hoyne, Keelann Lynch, Reggie Carthy, Martin Brennan, Aidan Ging, Sean East, David Walton, Andrew Tector, Joshua Malone, Dara Barut, Michael Tynan, Ben McEvoy, Cormac Neary, Shane Hogan, Cian Ronan, Sean O’Halloran
