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2006
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2005
Congratulations to all of the underage players who played with Clare in last weekends ( 29th August) competition's throughout Munster. Mark McInerney played with the Clare Under 14's in the Tony Forristal in Waterford.
While the talented duo of Pa Vaughan and Liam "Goose" Walsh took part in the Neagh Arrawban Co Op under 16 tournament.
Minors lose playoff to Bodkye 3-14 to 2-12 (9th august 2005)
Minors Beat indisciplined Broadford (6th August 2005)
The minor hurlers are one step closer to a quarter final spot with a victory over Broadford, in this playoff match. It was a game that saw Broadford finish with ten men. The minor C championship is thirteen a side, with two in the full forward and full back lines. The match was played in very poor conditions at Bodyke with very little atttractive, fast open hurling on view. Liam "Goose" Walsh was doing most of the damage in a first half that saw Smith O' Briens look the hungrier outfit. Broadford had their first man sent off for a strike on Bridgetowns Pa Vaughan, and leading at half time 2-3 to 0-4, Smith O' Briens were favourites to close the game out in the second half.
This they did with little trouble. Niall Toomey was clearing alot of ball in defence, while Mikey Reddan looked assured in the Smith O' Briens goal. The referee effectively finished the game as a contest when sending off a Broadford defender, for a well timed shoulder tackle. A free against the player was harsh, but a straight red was mind boggling. In a scrappy affair, Dermot McCarthy and Declan O'Halloran tagged on further scores to keep the minors hope alive. The final score Smith O' Briens 3-9 Broadford 0-6. They now face Bodkye in a playoff for the quarter final spot on Tuesday next.
Smith O' Briens: Mikey Reddan, Brian McInerney, Niall Toomey, Gavin Power, Rory Cahill, Dereck Conway, Dwayne Sheedy, Anthony O'Sullivan (1-0), Dermot McCarthy (1-0), Pa Vaughan (0-1), Liam Walsh (0-4), Declan O'Halloran (1-1), Damien McCarthy (0-1).
Earlier in this years Minor C hurling championship:
Whitegate stunned the Smith O' Briens boy with a late surge to come from five points to win by four. Whitegate 4-11 Smith O' Briens 2-13.
Beat Bodkye by six points
Lost to Broadford.
Minor Club Details
The Minor Club caters for approx 125 young people, ranging from 6 – 18 years old.
Membership for the Year is &euro5 and &euro10 for two or more members of the one family.
The Fund Raising events that we take on in the year include Bag-Packing, Table Quiz,Easter Egg Draw, Church Gate Collection, Race Night.
Hurleys and Helmets can be bought from the Equipment Manager throughout the year.
Any Parent or anyone wishing to get involved in the club should contact any of the Committee or/and come along to our AGM which is usually held at the end of each year.
The Minor Club is actively involved in all events that take place in the Town. These would include the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Feile Brian Boru Festival.
Teams are involved in all County Bord Na nOg Hurling Competitions every year.
We also attend many Tournaments each year e.g. the local Noel Sheedy Memorial Tournament, the Lenmac Tournament, Ahane and Parteen Tournaments. These are particularly good for the younger members of the club as they do not have any competitive matches or competitions. The championships start at the Under 12 level.We also take part in the East Clare competition.
Each year a Summer Camp takes place in the local GAA Field and caters for primary school children and is very well attended.
Our Club is grateful for all those who contribute to it in any way, particularly in the form of sponsorship and thank everyone who do so in any way no matter how small it may seem.
