Fr Caseys GAA Club Notes:

Minor County Championship

Fr. Caseys vs Cappagh / Rathkeale – Wednesday July 3rd at 7.30pm in Abbeyfeale

Senior County Championship

Fr. Caseys vs Oola – Friday July 5th at 7.30pm in Ballybrown

Junior A County Championship

Fr. Caseys vs Monagea – Saturday July 6th at 3.00pm in Tournafulla

Please check Club Website or Facebook page closer to the game in case of fixture change

Fr. Caseys 1-09 Newcastle West 1-12

Fresh from winning the County League title, Fr. Caseys senior footballers travelled to Tournafulla last Friday evening in optimistic mood to take on the reigning county champions Newcastle West. There was little to separate the teams in the opening quarter with both sides trading scores to leave it 0-03 each, Martin Scannell among the Fr. Caseys scorers. Newcastle West then kicked four points without reply in a ten minute period to gain some daylight. A brace of points from Fr. Caseys halted the momentum but Newcastle West would kick the final point of the half to lead 0-08 to 0-05 at the break.

Once more both teams traded scores in the third quarter and the three point deficit remained. A well taken goal from Adrian Enright then sparked life into the contest and the team were level at 1-07 to 0-10. Unfortunately Newcastle West also raised a green flag within five minutes, Mike McMahon fisting to the net and the three point margin was restored. The teams traded points in the closing stages but the margin could not be overturned. The score was 1-12 to 1-09 when the final whistle went.

A brave showing but the scoreline reflected the game with Newcastle West shading the contest. To frighten the county champions in round one is no mean feat but there is little time to reflect as our Seniors face Oola in Ballybrown this Friday evening in round two. We will start as favourites but Oola who also narrowly lost their opening game to Galtee Gaels will also be keen to get points on the board. An interesting battle is expected, your support as always is greatly appreciated.

Junior A County Championship:

Fr. Caseys 0-11 Croom 5-05

Fr. Caseys junior footballers travelled to the Bog Garden in Rathkeale last Saturday evening for the opening round of the county championship. The team is manged this year by John Boyle and Joseph Flaherty with a nice mix of young and old. On the night they faced a very strong Croom side that were clinical in front of goal. On five occasions Croom rattled the net and although Fr. Caseys rallied, kicking eleven points on the night, the old story of goals win games was never more evident. In round two they will be keen to make amends but will face another tough test against an in form Monagea side. With a long break then until mid-August it will be vital the team have a positive response this week to get their championship campaign back on track.

Fr. Casey’s Club Lotto continued on Tuesday June 18th with a Jackpot of €19,200 up for grabs. The numbers drawn were 11, 16, 30 with the bonus ball 3. There was no Jackpot winner this week but we did have two Match 2 plus Bonus winners claiming €50 each. The draw continues next Tuesday with the Jackpot rising to €19,400.

The Match 2 plus Bonus winners were:

Gearoid & John Murphy €50 (Promoter: John Murphy)

Noreen O’Keeffe €50 (Promoter: Online)

The lucky dip winners were:

Ciara Kerin €30 (Promoter: Online)

Michael & Mary Lane €30 (Promoter: Mary Lane)

Maire Ferry €30 (Promoter: Square Sales)

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 Results:
The fourth Club Limerick Draw of the year took place last Saturday June 29th. Well done to Mary MacArthur, Tournafulla who claimed the €10,000 jackpot prize. Unfortunately we had no club winner in this month’s draw. The next draw takes place on Saturday July 27th

There is still plenty of time to enter the remaining draws with some fantastic prizes on offer, a top cash prize of €10,000 each month, a star prize and 28 other cash prizes ranging from €3,000 to a minimum €100. Sign up online at www.clublimerick.ie and nominate Fr. Caseys as your chosen club. You can choose to pay as you go monthly, via direct debit or all in one. With 50% of money raised returned to the local club we strongly encourage all club members to get involved

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