Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club Notes:
Granagh Ballingarry Dinner Dance:
Presentation Dinner Dance on Friday Night
All roads lead to the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West this Friday night March 1st at 7.30pm sharp for a night of nostalgia, celebration and craic at the Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club 2023. Intermediate and junior B hurling medal presentation dinner dance players and supporters will be celebrating the achievements of the past year as well as looking forward to the 2024 season. We will know the many acclaimed and outstanding double success of our intermediate hurlers who bridged an 18 year when defeating neighbours Croagh Kilfinny by two points 0-18 to 1-13 in a thrilling county intermediate hurling championship final played in front of a record crowd at Paddy Carroll Park, Ballyagran on Sunday 29th October. Winning the Jim (Twin) Lynch Memorial Cup for the fourth year in a row and reached the West senior hurling league/championship semi final where they went under to eventual winners Adare. The Junior B Hurlers who also enjoyed a very successful season winning 15 and drew 1 of the 17 games achieving a west and county junior B league double, Diny Cup Tournament and West and Junior B championship before suffering their first defeat of the season when going under to defeat finalists Ballybrown by three points 2-18 to 3-12 in a thrilling county championship quarter final.
The following 47 Intermediates and Junior Hurlers will receive a total of 84 medals by special guest of honour Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals Pat Ryan (Doon) and David Condron Intermediate Hurling Captain John Carroll Junior B Hurling captain Pat Carroll, Junior B hurling Dinny A Cup captain. Denis O’Connor, Eoin Casey, John Kealy, Brian Sheehy, Colm Noonan, Jack Cagney, Donal O’Grady, Josh Quelle Mulcare, Darragh Casey, Michael Russell, Cathal O’Keeffe, Sean O’Connor, Paudie Murphy, Luke Flynn, Damian O’Donovan, Niall Cahill, Keith O’Kelly, Owen Lynch, Eoin Lynch, Ronan Mullane, Eoin Herlihy, Mark O’Shea, Padraig McKenna, Brendan Lynch, Edward Sheehy, Jack Hartnett, Ger Ryan, John O’Grady, Sean Murphy, Eoin Horgan, Thomas Donovan, Mickey O’Keeffe, Eoin Enright, Jim O’Keeffe, Mick Carroll, Kieran Condron, Niall Carroll, Marcus Moore, Aaron Smith, Dean Clancy, Richie O’Keeffe, Brian Mulqueen, Gearoid Lynch and Mark Tierney.
Special Presentations will be made to the successful team managers, coaches, selectors, first aiders, physio, doctor, stats. James Flynn intermediate backroom support team, Maurice Noonan in recognition of winning his fifth All-Ireland wheelchair medal with Munster Hurling club in 2023, team sponsors Dinny Ahern of Dinny A’s Bar, Ballingarry. Donal O’Grady coach/selector Limerick All-Ireland four in a row 2020-21-22-23. Senior hurling champions county intermediates hurling championship final 2023 man of the match award. Club person of the year award. The final presentation of the night will be made to Jimmy Chawke in recognition of his dedicated service as MC for all clubs’ events in 2023.
The MC will be Jimmy Chawke and there should be a good attendance from the parish for their night of celebration. Door opens at 6.30pm, dinner at 7.30pm sharp. Music will be provided by Free Beer followed by a disco. Tickets cost €50 and a limited number may still be available at the Rock Bar, Granagh, O’Grady’s Spar shop, Ballingarry, David Clancy 086 3482210, Niall Carroll 085-1026663, David Condron 086-3482210 or Seamus Twomey 087 120571, cash, card of Revolut will be accepted. Your supported for this social event is greatly appreciated.
161 Players Present at Bord nan Óg Presentation Night:
161 players were present at the most enjoyable Granagh Ballingarry Bord nan Óg registration and awards presentation night last Sunday night in the Community Hall, Granagh. MC Jimmy Chawke welcomed everyone especially the players, their coaches, parents and club officials. Presentations of medals were made to all panels of players from Under 5 upwards. Training tips tops to Thomas Twomey, Sean O’Gorman, Ian Sheehy, Darragh O’Shea, Jack McMahon, Tom Hourigan, Rory Lynch, Paul Griffin, Den Daly, Killian O’Keeffe, and Jack Ahern who are leaving Bord nan Óg for their dedication to Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club over the years club service awards were presented to Johnny Sheahan, Granagh and Paddy Hennessy, Ballingarry. Special presentation was made to Adam Mulqueen who played on the West Primary schools’ football team Eoin Kiely and Nathan Hartnett Limerick primary schools team Danny O’Grady the Limerick U14 Hurling Tony Forrestal team. To Stephen Stapleton for his huge contribution made to our clubs as Bord na nÓg chairperson over the past six years 2018-2023 and for overseeing child welfare since 2022 in the most diligent and hand-on way possible and to Seamus Murphy for his service as Bord na nÓg PRO 2022-2023. Our Bord na n Óg committee especially chairperson Cormac McCarthy, secretary Seamus Twomey, assistant secretary Eddie O’Brien PRO Charlotte Hanley and children’s officer Trish Clancy deserve great credit for the way the function was organised. Thank you to Jimmy Chawke who did an excellent job as MC John Carroll, Niall Carroll and David Condron for their held with the purchase of the gear and registrations, the ladies for the tea and goodies served, Charlotte Hanley for taking photos and Joe Power and all in the Granagh Community Centre and everyone and everyone who helped in anyway to make the night so enjoyable.
Limerick Secure Third Straight League Win
National Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 3:
Limerick 3-30 Dublin 1-18
Hearty congratulations to four-in-a-row All-Ireland Senior Hurling champions Limerick manager John Kiely our own Donal O’Grady coach/selector and the rest of the management team on their comfortable 3-30 to 1-18 victory over gallant Dublin to secure their third straight brase of points in Division 1 of group B in the National Hurling League at Croke Park on Saturday to go Joint top of the table on six points with Tipperary who they play in round 4 in a top of the table clash on Saturday 9th in Pairc na n Gael at 7.30pm
Fourth Win for Westmeath:
National Football League Division 3 Round 4
Westmeath 0-14 Limerick 1-8
Westmeath took their fourth straight brase of points in Division 4 of the National Football League with a hard fought three point 0-14 to 1-8 victory over gallant Limerick at Cusack Park, Mullingar on Sunday to go joint top of the table on eight points with Down. The Limerick boys will have to regroup ahead of their next outing on this Saturday 2nd March in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 2pm, where a win is a must against the Clare boys to avoid the drop to division 4 for 2025.
2024 Club Lottery Draw:
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club are promoting the 2024 National Club Draw. There is no financial cost to the club to get involved as all cost of tickets and prizes are covered by central council. In addition to maintaining the proceeds for all tickets sold by the club, any club who sells a minimum of 200 tickets automatically gets into a draw for €1,000.
Club Membership 2024:
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club membership fees for 2024 are fixed at €100 to include membership of club draw. Bord na nÓg players €40 (€90 maximum for two or more players), no family membership. Players to register online to pay fees through Foireann@gaa.ie as per official guide.
2024 County GAA Club Draw:
Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club are one more promoting the Limerick County Club draw. There will be monthly draws from march to December with a top prize of €10,000. There are a host of other prizes to be won, 2nd €3,000, 3rd €2,000, 4th €1,000, 5th executive star prize, 6th to 9th €500, 10th to 13th €250, 14th to 30th €100. There will be again exclusive monthly prizes to be won. Granagh/Ballingarry had 117 members in 2023 and three winners Claire Herlihy €3,000 in August, Niamh O’Keeffe and Brian Burke €300 each in September and Joanne Kelly €200 in December. Thank you to all who joined the draw through our club in 2023 and if you wish to renew your membership for 2024 please visit limerickgaa.ie/club-limerick-draw-signup and select Granagh-BallingarryGAAClub or Granagh/BallingarryClub co-ordinator Stephen Stapleton on 086 19602301. Note the first draw for 2024 is on Saturday 30th March.
2024 GAA National Club Draw:
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club are promoting the 2024 National Club Draw. There is no financial cost to the club to get involved as all tickets and prizes are covered by Central Council. In addition to maintaining the proceeds for all tickets sold by the club, any club, who sells a maximum of 200 tickets automatically gets into a draw for €1,000.
Main Draw:
Amazing prizes await in the 2024 draw. Imagine driving away in a brand new Dacia Sendero car landing bigger cash prizes than ever before or enjoying weekend packages to the thrilling All Ireland Finals.
Club Specific Draw:
A draw will take place whereby three clubs will receive €5,000. Another draw will take place whereby one club in each county will receive €1,000. The club with the highest ticket sales in each province will receive €1,000. To qualify for these draws a club must abide by the following terms and conditions: sell a minimum of 200 tickets, record all sold tickets on the online ticketing system, account for all funds raised through the draw separately in the club accounts, adhere to all terms and conditions of the draw which are outlined on the back of the tickets. €10 per ticket.
Prizes will include: 1st All new Dacia Sendero car, 2nd 10,000 cash, 3rd/4th prizes All Ireland Hurling and Football Final package 2024. The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling and Football Final, overnight accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel on both weekends and dinner for two included, 5th/7th All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening. 8th/10th All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday in the Croke Park Hotel) and dinner for two on the Saturday evening. Tickets are €10 and will go on sale in the coming weeks in local shops, bars and from promoters.
Note: All sold tickets to be returned online on March 8th. The draw will take place on Friday March 29th in Croke Park.
Your support for the fundraiser would be appreciated.
Transfer:
Peter Hughes, Ballyhogue, Wexford to Granagh/Ballingarry, Limerick: we welcome Peter and wish him the best of luck with our club in both football and hurling.
New GAA President:
Former Armagh senior football captain Jarlath Burns was confirmed as the new president for the next three years in place of Larry McCarthy at Saturday’s annual Congress in Newry. We wish Jarlath the best of luck in his new position.
Christ the Saviour NS Ballingarry crowned West Champions:
Hearty congratulations to the boys from Christ the Saviour NS, Ballingarry who were crowned west indoor hurling champions at Newcastlewest on Friday. The best of luck to the boys in the county final on Friday 15th March in Caherconlish.
Revised West Junior A Hurling League 2024:
Sunday 31st March:
Round 1: Knockaderry v Granagh-Ballingarry in Knockaderry at 12 noon. St. Kieran’s v Bruree in Coolcappa at 12 noon. Croagh-Kilfinny v Dromcollogher-Broadford in Croagh at 12 noon. Castletown-Ballyagran v Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds in Ballyagran at 12 noon.
Sunday 7th April:
Round 2 (provisionally): Granagh-Ballingarry v St. Kierans in Ballingarry at 12 noon. Dromcollogher-Broadford v Castletown-Ballyagran in Dromcollogher at 12 noon. Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds v Knockaderry in Knockaderry at 12 noon. Bruree v Croagh-Kilfinny in Bruree at 12 noon.
Saturday 14th April
Round 3: Croagh-Kilfinny v Granagh-Ballingarry in Croagh at 12 noon. Dromcollogher-Broadford v Bruree in Dromcollogher at 12 noon. Castletown-Ballyagran v Knockaderry in Ballyagran at 12 noon. St. Kieran’s v Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds in Coolcappa at 12 noon.
Sunday 28th April
Round 4: Granagh-Ballingarry v Dromcollogher-Broadford in Ballingarry at 12 noon. Brueree v Castletown-Ballyagran in Bruree at 12 noon. Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds v Croagh-Kilfinny in Askeaton at 12 noon. Knockaderry v St. Kieran’s in Knockaderry at 12 noon.
Sunday 5th May
Round 5: Bruree v Granagh-Ballingarry in Bruree at 12 noon. Croagh-Kilfinny v Knockaderry in Croagh at 12 noon. Castletown-Ballyagran v St. Kieran’s in Ballyagran at 12 noon. Dromcollogher-Broadford v Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds in Dromcollogher at 12 noon.
Tuesday 14th May:
Round 6: Granagh-Ballingarry v Castletown-Ballyagran in Ballingarry at 7.30pm. Knockaderry v Dromcollogher-Broadford in Knockaderry at 7.30pm St. Kieran’s v Croagh-Kilfinny in Coolcappa at 7.30pm. Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds v Bruree in Askeaton at 7.30pm.
Sunday 19th May:
Round 7: Granagh-Ballingarry v Askeaton-Kilcornan-Desmonds in Ballingarry at 12 noon. Bruree v Knockaderry in Bruree at 12 noon. Castletown-Ballyagran v Croagh-Kilfinny in Ballyagran at 12 noon. Dromcollogher-Broadford v St. Kieran’s in Dromcollogher at 12 noon.
Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals 1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd. If teams finish level on points scoring differential will apply. West Final winners qualify for County Junior B Hurling League Final.
Club Gear:
Granagh-Ballingarry club tops, hoodies, tracksuits, jackets, shorts and socks can now be ordered online at www.laochrasport.ie/product-category/clubs/granagh/ballingarryclub.
Limerick GAA Referee Recruitment:
Are you interested in becoming a referee? Then put your whistle where your mouth is and become a GAA referee. Why become a GAA referee? Stay involved with the game as an alternative to playing fitness, it is a great way to keep fit. Ambition, could you referee a county final or All Ireland Final? Learn more about the game, give something back. It offers players at the end of their playing days the opportunity to continue in the sport personal development skills that are of value in all walks of life. What qualities are required to become a GAA referee? Good knowledge of the playing rules, be physically and mentally fit, have the ability to remain calm, have the moral courage to make decisions which are correct. If interested please forward your contact details asap to Patsy Coffey, Cappamore on 087 9160344.
€3,800 jackpot on Saturday:
There was no winner of the €3,700 jackpot in the Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club lottery on Saturday 24th February in Dinny A’s Bar, Ballingarry. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 18 and 21. The lucky dips of €20 each went to Stephanie Sheehy, promoter online, Tina Hennessy, promoter O’Grady’s Spar, Ballingarry, J. Stapleton, promoter Stephen Stapleton, John Lynch, promoter John Lynch.
The next draw for the jackpot of €3,800 will be held on Saturday 2nd March in McAuliffe’s Bar, Ballingarry. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 and are on sale in local shops, bars and from promoters, you can now also play online the link is available on the club Facebook or Twitter which finishes at 6pm every Saturday.
Thank you for your support.
Scor:
The Limerick County Senior Scór Finals is on Friday 22nd March at 7pm in Pallasgreen Community Hall. Granagh-Ballingarry will be represented in solo singing by Johnny O’Riordan. The question time finals (team of 4) will be held at Mungret-St. Paul’s GAA Clubhouse on Thursday 21st March at 8.30pm and hopefully the club will be once more represented by Stephen Stapleton, Jimmy Chawke, Seamus Twomey and Pat Herlihy.
Club Website:
Check out our website at www.Granaghballingarrygaa.ie for all the latest club news. Our club website is updated regularly and is well worth a visit. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/granaghballingarrygaa and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/granaghballingarry.
Club Diary:
Friday 1st March:
Granagh-Ballingarry Intermediate and Junior B Hurling presentation dinner dance will be held in the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastle West at 7.30pm.
Saturday 2nd March:
National Football League Division 3 Round 5:
Limerick v Clare in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 6pm.
Saturday 9th March:
West Junior A Football League/Championship Round 2:
Granagh-Ballingarry v Monagea in Ballingarry at 2pm.
National Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 4:
Limerick v Tipperary in Pairc na nGael at 7.35pm.
Saturday 16th March:
West Junior A Football League/Championship Round 3:
Granagh-Ballingarry v Mountcollins in Ballingarry at 2pm.
National Football League Division 3 Round 6:
Limerick v Wicklow in Aughrim at 3pm.
Sunday 17th March:
National Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 5:
Limerick v Galway in Pairc na nGael at 1.45pm.