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U-21A Amalgamation Knock Out Champs        

The Under 21 amalgamation of Smith O’Briens/Feakle/Killanena had a great win in the first round of

the knock out championship in Broadford on St. Patricks day. Clonlara were odds on favorites to retain

 their title with only one player overage from last year’s victorious team. However a very determined effort

with no little skill put pay to that idea. Playing into a fresh breeze in the first half SOB/F/K trailed by 0-8

to 0-3 when a 21 yard free was awarded just before half time. No one in the crowd thought about going

for goal except the man standing over the ball, which Liam Walsh blasted to the roof of the Clonlara net.

This was to give the team great hope for the second half.

In a very tight affair SOB/F/K got off to a great start in the second half with the first score to narrow the

gap to one point. The game remained close throughout with Liam Walsh and Anthony O Sullivan

landing monster points from long range to put SOB/F/K in front. Pat Vaughan was causing more trouble

 at the edge of the square for John Moloney, while the corner forward looked dangerous in this two

man full forward line. Nicky O Connell added a free to draw the game with time almost up, however

 the team fought hard and got the winning score on the board for an historic win. 

Membership Renewals Now Due

All members are called to renew their membership if this has not already being done. The cost is €30

or just €50 for a couple. All players must be paid up members before attending training or playing

any matches.

Senior Update

John Meskell is the new man in charge of the senior hurling team. A very successful member of the

 Ahane club in Limerick, everyone in the club wishes John the best for the year. Brendan Foley

is a selector. Training has resumed back several weeks ago, with the first match versus Ennistymon

in the Clare Cup round 1 in Killaloe this Sunday (22^nd March).

Clubhouse Development

The clubhouse development has reached the home straight after all the work done in the last year or so.

The doors have being re enforced and a kitchen installed in the main room. Storage for training equipment

 has also being added,

                                                      U-21 C Teams Bow out to the Mills

The under 21 C team was knocked out of the championship by the mills recently. Losing by five points two late goals saw off the Smith O Briens challenge.

                                                            Smith O’Briens Minor Club
 
Fashion Show Success
 
The Killaloe Fashion Extravaganza in aid of Smith O’Briens Minor Club held in the Lakeside Hotel on Friday 14th November was an extremely successful event, raising €8,500 for the club. But the real success of the evening was the very evident sense of community spirit, the community involvement and support.
A very sincere thank you to all, for your sponsorship, participation, assistance and support. 
 
Minor Club A.G.M.
The annual general meeting of Smith O Briens minor club was held recently.
The following officers were elected for the coming year:
 
President: Pat McNamara;
Chairman: Arthur Stritch; Vice Chairman: Brendan Foley;
Secretary: Antoinette Ryan; Assistant Secretary: Majella O’Brien;
Treasurer: Deirdre Lyons; Assistant Treasurer: Ann Balfe;
PRO: Sinéad McNamara;
Child Protection Officer: Ber McInerney;
Equipment Officer: Pa Vaughan;
Development Officer: Arthur Stritch;
County Board Delegate; Pa Vaughan.
 
The mentors of the various age groups for 2009 are as follows:
 
U6’s and U8’s: Pa Sheedy and Mary O’Donoghue;
U10’s and 12’s:  Moss O Shea, Mick Gough, Paul Power and Derry O’Leary;
U14’s: Pat Reddan;
U16 and Minor: Arthur Stritch, Charlie Power and Robert McNamara.