Under 14 B Hurling Championship
The under 14’s came back from a 7 point deficit at half time to secure a draw in the final round of the group stages in the championship against Feakle/ Killanena.
They then proceeded to put in their best performance of the year when they defeated O’Callaghans Mills in the semi final of the championship on Friday 28th May on a scoreline of 4-14 to 1-5. Goal scorers on the night were, Mike O’Shea, Tommy Reddan, David O’Shea & Darren Burns. The team is managed by Arthur Stritch & Charlie Power.
The under panel consists of: Seamus Monaghan, Declan Power, Nathan Wood, Cathal Stritch, Eoin Sheedy, Vincent Lyons, Aaron Conroy, Damien Quigley, Brian Pierse, Tommy Reddan, Shane Moloney (Capt), Mike O Shea, Eddie Burke, Darren Burns, David O’Shea, Stephen Howard, Paddy Gough, Marcus Hessian, Declan McCarthy, Oisin Moloney, Donal Watson, Oran Lawlor & Colin Balfe.
We can now look forward to a place in the county final due to be played in Cusack Park Ennis this Saturday 5th June against Feakle/ Killanena.
Primary Game
Two club members, Seamus Monaghan representing Killaloe Boys N.S. and Michael O’Shea from Bridgetown have been selected to play for Clare in the primary schools game against Waterford in Thurles on Monday 7th June. Seamus will play in goals while Michael will line out in the forwards. Well done boys.
Senior Hurling Championship
The Senior hurlers recorded a three point win against rivals Tulla in Scarriff in the first round of the championship, on a scoreline of 1-10 to 1-7. After racing into an early lead, the vital score came after a mazy run by wing forward Brian McKeogh who passed off to Seanie Conway who pulled first time to fire past Tulla net minder Philip Brennan. The backs dominated the Tulla forwards throughout, with their two first half points coming from frees. The half time score read Smith O’Brien’s 1-05 Tulla 0-2. Despite playing with the wind in the second half Smith O’Brien’s failed to push on and a fight back from Tulla resulted in some nervous second half moments. However some badly needed points from play, the best after a solo run by John Cusack, at the right time maintained the gap until the end.
Team: Mark McInerney, Mike Flynn, Seamus Gleeson, Paul McKeogh (Capt), Trevor Howard, Pat Vaughan, Shane Toughy, Brian McInerney, Willie Neary, Brian McKeogh, Patrick Aherne, Kevin Walsh, Seanie Conway, Shane O’Brien & John Cusack. Subs: Liam Walsh & Micháel Ryan.
The second round of the Senior hurling championship takes place against Whitegate, on Saturday the 12th of June in Scarriff. The support of the wider community is much appreciated & desired. For a full list of fixtures and results click on the link below to the Clare GAA website. http://www.claregaa.ie/senior-hurling-championship-2009/
Senior Hurling League Results
The senior hurlers have recorded six league wins from six games so far this year. The last two results were wins over Clarecastle and Bodyke.
Underage Fundraisers
The club also would like to thank all those who took part in and contributed to the recent sponsored climb of Moylussa. The monies raised will go towards the costs involved in the Féile competition in June. Smith O’Brien’s will be hosting the Derry County champions during the Féile.
Under 12’s
The under 12’s had their first game of the season under the new format for the age group. Despite a great 2nd half comeback they lost out on the evening to a stronger and more physical Crusheen/ Tubber side.
Lotto Winner
Congratulations to Mary Lynch from Ballykilldea who scooped the lotto jackpot last week of €9,700 The lucky winning numbers were 9, 16, 18, 20. Thanks again to all our weekly players, & we look forward to your continued support over the summer.
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