Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan GAA Club Notes:
Intermediate Football League Round 3:
Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan 3-17 Dromcollogher Broadford 2-08
Our intermediates enjoyed a comprehensive victory over Dromcollogher Broadford in Drom tonight. We led on a scoreline of 3-12 to 0-04 at half time following two first half goals from Colm O’Flaherty who finished with an impressive tally of 2-04. Paul O’Shaughnessy also goaled in the first half and finished with 1-03 to his name. Padhraic McMahon hit a huge two pointer and a fine point from full back Eoin Condon after a lung bursting run were other highlights from a solid performance from our intermediates.
We now top our group with two games to play versus Glin and Gerald Griffins.
Well done to all 21 players who togged out. Brian Neville, Eddie Murphy, Eoin Condon 0-1, Jason Daly, Bill Casey, Shane Hallinan 0-1, Niall Barry, Jamie O Sullivan, Alan McGrath 0-1,Tomas Sheahan 0-2, Padhraic McMahon 0-3 (1 2pt), Sean Whelan 0-1, Colm O Flaherty 2-04, Paul O Shaughnessy 1-03, Fiachra Butler 0-1. All subs used Shane Hanrahan, Sam Duggan, Cormac McMahon, Jamie Dolan, John Blackwell, Luke Kelly.
West Junior B Football League:
Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan 1-11 Glin 3-05
Our junior b footballers were denied a second league win this evening in Ballysteen when they were caught by a sucker punch late goal from Glin to earn the away side a share of the spoils. We led by 2 points at half time with Colm O’Flaherty hitting our only goal of the game. Overall another encouraging performance from our B team who were unlucky not to hold on for the win. Well done to all the 20 players who togged out. Team and scorers
Jamie Dolan 2 pointer, Conor McNamara, Shane Hanrahan, Luke Kelly, John Fitzsimons 0-1, Callum Daly, Matthew Keaveney, Sam Duggan, Cormac McMahon, Evan Costello 0-2, John McCarthy 0-1, John Blackwell, Colm O Flaherty 1-02, Danny O Flaherty, Colm O Connell 0-2. Subs used Cathal Moran for Shane Hanrahan, Stephen Maune for Danny O Flaherty, Dylan Costello for Callum Daly, Declan Ryan for John Blackwell, Maurice Somers 0-1 for Colm O Flaherty.
Limerick Footballers Allianz League Success:
Congratulations to Danny Neville and David O’Shaughnessy and the Limerick footballers on their fantastic League Final victory over Wexford in the Division 4 National Football League Final in Croke Park. Aslo well done to Pa Ranahan who was a selector and Paul Anglim who is the secretary of the Limerick Football Bpard.
Mackey Cup 2025:
Huge congratulations to our three club men Michael O’Shaughnessy, Darragh Moran and Danny Anglim who have been selected for the 2025 West Limerick Mackey Cup hurling panel. They will play South Limerick this Tuesday in Mick Neville Park.
A fantastic achievement from these three young hurlers and the club wishes them the best of luck on Tuesday.
Under 6 Hurling & Football Returns:
The countdown is on for the return of our under 6 hurling and football for 2025.
If your child was born in 2019 or 2020 bring them along to our astroturf this Wednesday April 2nd at 6pm to try out our national games in a fun and safe environment with our team of fully vetted and qualified coaches.
Meet new friends and learn new skills.
Club Limerick March Draw:
Congratulations to Mary and Maria Somers who won €200 today in the March Club Limerick Draw.
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.
Members receive first refusal on tickets to all Limerick Championship matches through the Club – a draw will take place when demand exceeds supply.
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 €3,200. 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.
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.
Weekly Club Lotto Results:
Last week’s winning numbers 19, 25, 25, 27. Lucky Dip Winners
Lillian Blackwell, Josh Sheahan, Dympna O’Malley, Eileen Sheehy/Tim Doran. Next week’s jackpot €3,200.
Fixtures:
Under 17 Hurling
ABK Desmonds v Granagh Ballingarry in Ballingarry Wednesday April 2nd at 6pm.
This weekends Junior A and B Hurling games have yet to be finalised.