Schools GAA:
Congratulations to the Senior Hurlers of John the Baptist CS on their win in the first round of this year’s Harty Cup, defeating Colaiste Iosaef of Kilmallock on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-9, with Hospital Herbertstown’s Oisin O’Grady scoring the JTBCS goal. Other club players in the squad were Adrian Davern, Cormac Hanly, Killian O’Shea and Killian Real.
U21 Football:
The U21 footballers will begin their South championship in the coming weeks. They face Ballylanders in their opening fixture, followed by games against Galtee Gaels, Killacolla Gaels & Bruff. Dates and venues are still to be decided.
U16: Our U16 hurlers, who are joined with Knockainey, are in the county Division 2 shield final, where they play Monaleen.
U14:
Our U14s are in the county division 2 shield semi-final v Dromcollogher-Broadford. Check for dates and venue on the club Facebook page.
U13:
Congratulations to our U13s who defeated Blackrock in the U-13 hurling county final on Saturday in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale. Our boys won out on score line of 1-12 to 2-01. Well done all, especially as this is the second year in a row we have won the county title. Well done to all players and management on a great success.
Parish Leagues:
This year’s U6, 8 & 10 parish leagues will be run in at end of November as part of each age groups winter training sessions.
U10:
U10s will play a challenge game v St Joseph’s Doora Barefield away on Saturday evening November 4th.
U10 Hurling Tournament:
Our U10s travelled to a Munster hurling blitz in Thurles on Saturday last. We set off early, with a bus of 23 players and parents arriving at St Patrick’s college pitches in Thurles at 10am. We had 2 teams taking part. Our maroon team lined out as William Ryan O Sullivan, Noah Brennan, Shane O’Dea, Jamie Walsh, Cian McNamara, Christian Higgins, Con McMahon, Ben Barrett, Liam Ellevsen, James Fitzgerald & Josh Kiely. They were in a group with Wolfe Tones na Sionna (Clare), Knockavilla-Donaskigh Dundrum and Gortnahoe (both Tipperary). They won 2 of their games and lost narrowly to Gortnahoe.
Our white team lined out as Dylan Ryan, Jack Sadlier, Kevin Hennessy, Callum Ahern, Jake Ryan, Michael Collins, James Gallagher, Nathan Graham, Nessa Markham, Callum Ellevsen & Michael Carmody. They were in a group with Gortnahoe 2, Wolfe Tones na Sionna 2, and Banteer (Cork). They drew with Wolfe Tones, and lost to Gortnahoe and to a very strong Banteer side.
These were great matches and great to play teams from all over Munster.
After the blitz we went to Supermacs Tipperary where we were well looked after to wrap up a great day out for all our U10s. Thanks to the parents who came and supported our players. And thanks to Supermacs in Tipperary for looking after us so well. And to our bus sponsor who helped in keeping the cost of our day to a minimum.
Scór na nÓg:
Anyone interested in taking part in any of the Scór events (Ceili dancing, Solo singing, Recitations, Set dancing, etc) are asked to contact the secretary as soon as possible. Scór competitions take place in November and December. The County Scór na nÓg table quiz takes place on Friday, December 1
Underage Training:
U6 training on Tuesdays in the gym at John the Baptist secondary school starting from 7-8pm each week. All welcome especially any new boys or girls intrested in playing hurling or football in a fun way.
U8 Training on Fridays on the astro pitch at John the Baptist secondary school from 6-7pm each week.
U10 Training on Tuesdays on the astro pitch at John the Baptist secondary school starting from 6-7pm each week.
Lotto Draw:
No winner of this week’s jackpot of €15,000. Winning Numbers: 4, 15, 24 & 27. No winner of the bonus jackpot of €1,800. Numbers: 3, 9, 23 & 30. Lucky dips Peg Carmody, Marc Frazer, Ada Sheerin, Maureen Davern (Lough Gur) & Gerry Ryan. Seller’s Prize: Shane Markham. Next week’s jackpot €15,000. Bonus jackpot €1,900. Draw will be held on Monday October 16 in Sulley’s. Tickets can be bought online through the Klubfunder page, link on club Facebook page.