Fr Casey’s GAA Club Notes:
U21 County Final:
Fr. Caseys 0-08 Mungret 1-06
Fr. Caseys U21 Footballers travelled to Tournafulla on December 27th bidding for a third County U21 Title in as many years. Standing in there way were a strong Mungret side full of confidence having claimed the County U21 Hurling, Intermediate Football and Minor Football Titles in recent months. It took close to ten minutes for the opening score with Eoghan O’Connell pointing from a free. After the first quarter the teams were level at 0-02 each, Adam Fitzgerald getting our first point from play. Mungret briefly took the lead but four points without reply gave the Abbeyfeale men a three point cushion at the break. Eliah Riordan with a brace, one from a free, Adam Fitzgerald registering another white flag and Marc Nolan kicking a fine point from forty yards. The half time score was 0-06 to 0-03.
Mungret kicked the opening point of the second half but Marc Nolan soon restored the three point cushion. Both defences were well on top and scores were at a premium. Mungret cut the deficit to two points with ten minutes remaining but failed to make further progress. When Eliah Riordan pointed a free on the stroke of full time it looked like the county title was remaining in the west but Mungret would break hearts with a late goal and force the game to extra time. While it was a cruel blow, over the course of the game both teams were very evenly matched and if Mungret had been more accurate on placed balls they would have reaped more reward. The score at the end of sixty minutes was Fr. Caseys 0-08, Mungret 1-05.
There was no score in the first period of extra time as the rain fell down and the light started to fade. The game looked destined for penalties until Mungret struck for a point with two minutes remaining. Fr. Caseys had two further opportunities from long distance placed balls to level the scores but neither would be converted. After such a gallant effort it was a painful defeat to take. The full time score was Fr. Caseys 0-08, Mungret 1-06. Well done to all the players and management for all their efforts in this competition. They were just a kick of a ball away from a historic treble and I have no doubt they will come back stronger next year
Club Lotto Results – December 19th:
Fr. Casey’s Club Lotto continued on Tuesday December 19th with a Jackpot of €21,400 up for grabs. The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 27 with the bonus ball 9. We had no jackpot winner but did have a match two plus bonus winner claiming €100. The Jackpot for the next draw on January 9th now increases to €21,600.
The match 2 plus bonus winner was:
Maureen Harnett €100 (Promoter: Square)
The lucky dip winners were as follows:
Jim Leahy €30 (Promoter: Yearly)
Mary Kennedy €30 (Promoter: Online)
Miney Harnett €30 (Promoter: Gala)
Bridget Flaherty €30 (Promoter: Liam O’Connor)
Jason & Mags Murphy €30 (Promoter: Yearly)
Gerard & Hillary Collins €30 (Promoter: Yearly)
Joan Cremin €30 (Promoter: Square)
Melissa O’Grady €30 (Promoter: Square)
Jim McMahon €30 (Promoter: Square)
Vincent O’Connor €30 (Promoter: Mags Nash)
How do you play? Simply select three numbers from 1 to 30 and one bonus number from 1 to 10. If all four chosen numbers appear the jackpot will be won or shared. A match three prize of €500 is also on offer and applies to the 1 to 30 number selection not including the bonus ball. In addition to this we also have a match 2 plus bonus and a host of lucky dip prizes up for grabs each week. The draw will run on a weekly basis, each Tuesday night at 9pm sharp. All ticket sales must be completed prior to 8pm will the draw results shared from 9pm on our Club Facebook Page.
Where can you buy a ticket? Tickets cost €2.50 and are available in a host of local shops including Gala Killarney Road, An Siopa Milseán, Kathleens Foodstore, Sheehy’s Hardware, Danny Scanlon’s, Lanes Foodstore, Cryle View Cleaners, Needles & Pins, The Ploughman, Jack O’Rourkes, Glorach Bingo, DP Lyons Bar, Mag Nash and John Murphy. You can also play Online @ https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/FrCaseys/Lotto with the option of reoccurring draws, yearly tickets and Quick Pick function available.
Club Limerick Draw:
The final Club Limerick Draw of the current term takes place on Saturday January 6th, with another prize fund of €21,000 up for grabs. This includes a €10,000 monthly jackpot prize, 28 other cash prizes and an exclusive star prize. For January, the star prize is a €500 Voucher for The Crescent Shopping Centre. The draw will then fully resume in March
With 50% of the entrant fee returned to local club, the remainder going towards the county teams, the Club Limerick Draw is a vital source of funding for our local club and we are extremely grateful to all our supporters who participate in this draw each year. The cost of entry is just €10 per draw. We recommend signing up online @ www.clublimerick.ie, selecting Fr. Caseys as the nominated club during the process. For more info please feel free to contact any committee member
Friday Night Card Game:
The weekly progressive 41 card games continue every Friday night in the GAA Clubhouse, starting at 9pm sharp. Please spread the word and bring a friend, old and new faces are more than welcome.
The following are the results on Friday December 29th:
Winners (13 games): Kathleen Lenihan, Pat Fitzgerald, John Quirke
Runners Up (12 games): Larry McAuliffe, Margaret McAuliffe, Pat Collins
Runners Up (12 games): Seamus Lane, Dan Scanlon, Mike Donoghue
Table Prize: Maura Scannell, Kate Lenihan, Geobnath Scannell
Door Prize: Dan Scanlon
Raffle: Liam O’Connor, Tom Cahill, Sean O’Connor, Eileen Finnegan, Mike Donoghue.
The following are the results on Friday December 22nd:
Winners (14 games): Tom Lenihan, John Lenihan, Johnny Walsh
Runners Up (13 games): Pat Lyons, Martin Lyons, Aeneas Forde
Table Prize: Sean O’Connor, Beth Collins, Eamon Scannell
Door Prize: Kim Healy
Raffle: Mary Holland, Maura Scannell, John Lyons, Martin Lyons, Fintan Quirke
GAA Clubhouse Facilities:
If you are looking a suitable venue for meetings, parties, events etc., please note that our GAA Clubhouse might be the perfect fit. Offering a fully stocked bar & dance-floor, adequate parking and a newly renovated interior we are very proud of our existing facilities. If you wish to find out more please feel free to email our club secretary on secretary.frcaseys.limerick@gaa.ie.
Club Website:
Check out our club website at www.frcaseysgaa.ie for all the latest club news, fixtures, results and lots more. Our club website is updated regularly and is well worth a visit. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/frcaseysgaa and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/frcaseysgaa