Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan GAA Club Notes:
Minor Hurling Championship Round 1:
Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan 4-11 Coshlea Gaels 2-15
Our minor hurlers kicked off their championship with an exciting come from behind victory over Coshlea Gaels in Askeaton last Wednesday night. Trailing by 8 points 10 minutes into the second half things looked bleak but a green flag from lively substitute Cillian Murphy kickstarted our revival. Zach Birdthistle followed this up with a terrific flick to the net from a long delivery from Cathal Guerin and it was game on. Driven on by Cathal Guerin who dominated throughout at half back and capped a fine display with 5 excellent long range frees we dominated the last quarter and Seanie Downes hit two beautiful points late on to seal the win. Overall a very encouraging performance from the minors with Shane Ryan outstanding in goals on our first night out with plenty of fine performances throughout the field from young guns Eoin McNamara and Aaron Cregan in the full back line to the fore. Two first half Jimmy Harty goals along with some nice scores from Brooklyn Delahunty and Lorcan Blackwell kept us in contention in the opening half. Well done to all involved. Team and scorers Shane Ryan, Aaron Cregan, James Hoda, Eoin McNamara, Cathal Guerin 0-5 (4 f, 1 65), Zach Birdthistle 1-01, Danny Murphy, Conor McNamara, Seanie Downes 0-03, Jimmy Harty 2-00, Todd O Shaughnessy, Lorcan Blackwell 0-01, Darragh O Shaughnessy, Brooklyn Delahunty 0-01, Nathan Dalton. Subs used Cillian Murphy 1-00, Martin Meehan, Shane Collins
Under 14 Hurling Championship Round 3:
ABK Desmonds 5-22 Na Piarsaigh B 1-02
Our under 14 hurlers enjoyed a comfortable win over Na Piarsaighs second team in the field on Thursday night wracking up 5-22 from play. This brings us to three wins from three but sterner tests lay ahead in our last two group games against Southside Gaels and Croagh Kilfinny as we bid for a semi final place. Well done to a young Na Piarsaigh B team who battled bravely to the end. Team and scorers Rian Kelly, John Hanlon, Noah O’Malley, Cian Sheehan, Tom Harty 0-01, Dylan Sheahan, Frank Murphy, Dylan O’Connor 0-01, Michael O’Shaughnessy, Danny Anglim 2-08, Kieran Hanley 1-06, Darragh Whelan 0-03, Jack Fitzgibbon 0-01, John O Brien 1-02, Callum Dalton. Subs used Saul Birdthistle 1-00, Jake Gallagher and Cian Somers.
Go Games:
Our U8 hurlers welcomed Patrickswell to Askeaton on Saturday morning for some great matches. Seeing some great improvements every week. Well done to all involved.
Our under 12 hurlers played a strong Mungret A side last Tuesday night in the field and continue to show great improvements.
Training for all underage groups from under 6 upwards continues in both hurling and football throughout the Summer. All new players welcome.
Tailteann Cup Final:
Best of luck to our two club players Danny Neville and David O’Shaughnessy in this Saturdays Tailteann Cup Final versus Kildare in Croke Park. A fantastic opportunity to bring home a national football championship title to the County. The match throws in at 2.30pm and is live on RTE two.
Inter County Action:
Well done to Darragh O’Shaughnessy who lined out at full forward on Saturday for the Limerick under 15 footballers as they beat Westmeath in Garrycastle on a scoreline of 4-05 to 2-08. Darragh notched an impressive 2-01. Well done Darragh.
Club Limerick Development Draw:
Congratulations to prize winners Tom Lyng (€1,000) and Markie Fitzgerald (€200) who were successful in this months Club Limerick Draw.
Weekly Club Lotto:
No Winner of this weeks Jackpot of €4500, Winning numbers 1, 7, 23, 28. Lucky dip winners Paddy Condon, Saoirse Barret, Kathleen Hennessy, Ryan McDonagh. Next weeks Jackpot €4600.
Fixtures:
Minor football v Newcastle West in Askeaton Wednesday at 7.30pm.
Under 16 hurling v Athea in Athea Sunday at 10am.
Pictures Attached:
Pic 1 ABK Desmonds Under 8 hurlers who played Patrickswell recently.
Pic 2 ABK Desmonds Minor hurlers who defeated Coshlea Gaels in round one of the Minor B Hurling Championship.