Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan GAA Club Notes:

Ita Madigan tournament Final:
ABK Desmonds 2-14 /romcollogher Broadford 2-11
Our under 13 hurlers won a pulsating Ita Madigan tournament final under floodlights in the Ardagh Astro on Sunday night. It took a Darragh Moran goal in injury time to finally shake off a determined Drom Broadford challenge and spark great scenes of celebration. Full forward Moran opened the scoring with a goal in the second minute before a string of points from play from Donagh O Connor, Darragh Whelan (2), Jack Fitzgibbon and Danny Anglim (2) had us in a comfortable lead 1-6 to 0-2. Drom Broadford found their rhythm in the ten minutes before half time to narrow our lead to 2 points before 2 Darragh Moran frees sent us in at half time leading by 1-8 to 0-6.
Drom Broadford started the second half with a tonic goal to cut the gap to just two points before Danny Anglim hit two long range points to keep our noses infront. With just five minutes remaining Drom Broadford drew level for the first time and looked the more likely to go on and take the cup but our lads dug deep and Dylan O Connor was the coolest man in Ardagh as he converted a 65 to put us back in the lead. Drom Broadford hit back with an equaliser before Donagh O Connor hit a great point from the wing. With the game level deep into injury time Danny Anglim gave us the lead yet again with a point on the run before Darragh Moran stepped up to put the game beyond doubt and smash home the winning goal and secure a great win for ABK Desmonds.
Well done to Dromcollogher Broadford who contributed to a very entertaining game and also to St Kierans GAA for organising such a well run tournament over the last 4 weekends.
Well done to the team and management and all 27 players who played their part over the last 4 weekends. Thanks also to Sean Og and Carmel Barron for the pizzas and drinks afterwards at the Clubhouse. ABK Desmonds Abu. Team and scorers Mark Barry, Luke Fitzgibbon, Noah O’Malley, John Hanlon, Dylan O Connor 0-1, Michael O Shaughnessy, Cian Somers, Danny Anglim 0-5, Darragh Whelan 0-2, Niall Sheehy, Darragh Moran 2-2, Jack Fitzgibbon 0-1, Donagh O Connor 0-3, Oisin O Connor, Paddy Nealon, Dale Fitzgibbon, Kayden Delahunty, Gearoid McDonnell, Adam Barron, Kieran Condon, Jake Gallagher, Eoghan Kelly, Odhran Walsh, Paidi Sheehy, Josh O Donoghue, Cathal O Donoghue,Harry Carroll.

Intermediate Football League Round 2:
Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan 2-13 Cappagh 2-13
Our intermediate footballers played out an entertaining draw versus neighbours Cappagh on Saturday afternoon. Despite enjoying a comfortable lead for long periods a storming finish from Cappagh had us hanging on in the end as Cappagh searched for a 2 pointer to give them a win. Well done to both sides on serving up an entertaining game. Team and scorers Jamie Dolan 0-3 (1x 2pointer, 1 45), John Fitzsimons, Eoin Condon, Shane Hanrahan, Niall Barry, Shane Hallinan, Alan Mcgrath, Bill Casey, Jamie O’Sullivan 0-1, Paul O’Shaughnessy 0-1, Fiachra Butler-White 0-2 (2 pointer), Sean Whelan 0-2, Colm O’Flaherty 0-1, Padhraic McMahon 1-1, Mark Ranahan 1-1. Subs used Evan Costelloe 0-1, Luke Kelly, Cormac McMahon, Padhraic Murphy.

John West Peil na nÓg 2025:
The under 15 Peil na nOg takes place this Saturday March 15th. Askeaton is the host venue for our group with all games being played on both pitches in Askeaton. Our opening game is against Killacolla Gaels before we play neighbours St Senans and St Kierans. Best of luck to team and management.

Fixtures:
Our junior A premier hurlers begin their campaign at home to Dromcollogher Broadford this Saturday at 3pm. Best of luck to team and management.

Adult Club Membership 2025:
Adult Club membership is now due. Membership for 2025 is priced at €100 per adult and includes full membership of the adult club, membership of the Club Limerick draw (Mackay Draw) and first refusal on tickets to all Limerick Championship matches (a draw will take place when demand exceeds supply). Membership can be paid to any committee member or online at www.foireann.ie or alternatively through the Club Limerick website clublimerick.ie/draw/ where a direct debit option is available.
Sign up to the Club Limerick Draw directly and you also automatically become a Club member. Fantastic value for €100 with a monthly prize fund of €21,000. Members receive first refusal on tickets to all Limerick Championship matches through the Club – a draw will take place when demand exceeds supply. Membership can also be paid through direct debit at the Club Limerick website @ https://clublimerick.ie.

Bord na nOg Registration:
Registration for the new season is now open online for all underage players.
The Registration fees for this year are as follows,
U6-U8 €40
U10-U18 €60
Sibling membership (2 children or more) €100 maximum
Please note that all players must be registered before they can train and play matches. Registration can be paid online by logging in to www.foireann.ie and selecting Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan.

Club Weekly Lotto:
Our lotto Jackpot is €2,800. Tickets can be purchased from Morans Hardware Shop or online at www.smartlotto.ie. This weekly lotto is a very important source of income for the club and we would appreciate all support. This weeks jackpot is €2,800
Sign up online today at www.smartlotto.ie. Profit from our weekly Club Lotto is used towards:
Playing equipment.
Affiliation fees.
Insurance.
Utility bills.
Team preparation.
Maintenance and club development.
€2 a ticket
€5 for 3 tickets
€100 upfront by cash or revolut signs you up every week for 12 months
€50 upfront by cash or revolut signs you up every week for 6 months
Tickets available from any club member and are also on sale at the Clubhouse, Morans Hardware, Cagneys and the Top of the Town.

2025 Hurling League Fixture:
Saturday 15th March, 2025
West Junior A Hurling League Round 1
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan V Dromcollogher Broadford 3:00pm Venue: Askeaton.

Pic 1 ABK Desmonds Under 13 hurling wining Captain Darragh Moran receiving the Ita Madigan tournament Cup on Sunday night.
Pic 2 The ABK Desmonds Under 13 hurling team and management after defeating Dromcollogher Broadford in the Ita Madigan tournament final.