Granagh Ballingarry GAA CLub Notes:
Granagh Ballingarry Croom off to a Winning:
Start in inaugural U20 B Football Championship
Limerick County U2- B Football Championship, Group 3, Round 1
Granagh Ballingarry Croom 3-15 Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore 2-9
The meeting of Granagh Ballingarry Croom and Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore, in the opening game of Group 3 in the inaugural Limerick County U20 B Football Championship, went the way of the home side with a hard fought nine point 3-15 to 2-9 victory over Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore on Saturday afternoon in misty conditions at Ballingarry, where referee Michael Moloney awarded three penalties. This inaugural Limerick County U20 Football Championship, Group 3 opening round tie was played on an excellent pitch in front of a small crowd, with Michael Moloney of Caherline in charge. A pair of white flags for Granagh Ballingarry Croom, in the opening six minutes, courtesy of Tom Horgan from open play and a 65 were cancelled out from open play by Scott Ryan on 8 minutes and Alan Whelan three minutes later for 0-2 on 11 minutes. A couple of wides were exchanged before Granagh Ballingarry Croom were awarded a penalty which Cian Shinners kicked left and wide, at the end of the first quarter, before he redeemed himself with 1-1 from open play in a four minute spell, to leave the Granagh Ballingarry Croom boys four ahead, 1-3 to 0-2 on 11 minutes. Scott Ryan and Callum Murphy had wides for the East Limerick side before a trio of white flags, courtesy of Eoin Horgan (free) on 23 minutes, Paudie Murphy (play) on 25 minutes and Eoin Horgan two minutes later to extend the Granagh Ballingarry Croom boys’ advantage to seven, 1-6 to 0-2 on 27 minutes. Then white flags were traded from open play by Scott Ryan on 28 minutes and Eoin Horgan on 29 minutes before Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore’s no 15 Michael Tierney split the uprights following a good solo run on 30 minutes to reduce the deficit to six, Granagh Ballingarry Croom 1-7, Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore 0-4 at the interval.
The Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore boys made a good start to the second half with a smashing goal by their no. 14 side, followed up with a well taken point by Callum a minute later to reduce the deficit to two, 1-5 to 1-7 on 32 minutes. A couple of wides were exchanged before Michael Naughton, of Granagh Ballingarry Croom, split the uprights following a good solo run on 35 minutes before points were traded from open play by Callum Murphy on 37 minutes and Eoin Lynch on 39 minutes Luke Murphy (free) on 41 minutes and Callum Murphy (play) on 43 minutes, Luke Murphy (play) on 44 minutes and Scott Ryan (play) a minute later to leave the Granagh Ballingarry Croom boys three ahead 1-11 to 1-8 at the end of the third quarter. Then the game turned nicely in favour of the home side with a cracking Shane O’Brien goal on 47 minutes, followed up three minutes later by a well taken point from open play courtesy of Eoin Lynch to extend the Granagh Ballingarry Croom boys’ advantage to seven 2-12 to 1-8 on 50 minutes. Then Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore were awarded a penalty which Callum Murphy sent past keeper Kyle Hayes on 52 minutes before white flags were traded from open play by Callum Murphy on 54 minutes and Cian Shinners two minutes later to leave four between the sides, 2-14 to 2-9 on 56 minutes. The final four minutes belonged to Paudie Murphy of Granagh Ballingarry Croom with a well taken point from open play on 58 minutes before he sent the third penalty awarded in the game past Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore keeper Sean Kennedy on 60 minutes, to leave Granagh Ballingarry Croom nine point winners of the two League Championship on offer at the final whistle, 3-15 to 2-9.
The Granagh Ballingarry Croom boys can now look forward to their next game against St. Patrick’s on this Saturday 16th November in Rhebogue at 2pm. The Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore boys will need to regroup ahead of their next outing against Claughaun????? which will also be played on this Saturday in Caherelly at 2pm.
Granagh Ballingarry Croom scored 2-11 from play, 0-3 from frees, 0-1 from a 45 and a penalty goal. Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore scored 1-9 from play and a penalty goal.
Granagh Ballingarry Croom: Kyle Hayes (Croom), Tomás O’Shea (Croom), Jack McNamara (Croom), Padraig McKenna (Granagh Ballingarry), Darragh Enright (Croom), Cathal Mangan (Croom), Mark O’Shea (Granagh Ballingarry), Paudie Murphy 1-2, 1-0 penalty (Granagh Ballingarry), Eoin Lynch 0-2 (Granagh Ballingarry), Cian Shinners 1-2 (Croom), Luke Murphy 0-3, 2 frees (Croom), Michael Naughton 0-1 (Croom), Sean O’Brien (Croom), Eoin Horgan 0-5, 1 free, 1 45 (Granagh Ballingarry), Tom Horgan (Granagh Ballingarry). Subs used Jack Mulqueen (Granagh Ballingarry).
Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore: Sean Kennedy, Mark Clohessy, Michael Clifford, Cody O’Brien, Liam O’Brien, Niall Martin, Joseph Teefy, Alan Whelan 0-1, Tadhg Browne, Michael Anglim, Scott Ryan 0-3, Callum Murphy 1-4 penalty goal, Robert Owens no 14 player 1-, Michael Tierney 0-1.
Referee: Michael Moloney (Caherline).
Croom Granagh Ballingarry U21 Hurlers Through to County B Semi Final:
Croom Granagh Ballingarry have defeated Templeglantine, Dromcollogher Broadford and received a walkover from Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore to finish top of Group 3 in the County U20 B Hurling Championship to qualify for the semi final against opponents to be confirmed in a couple of weeks time.
Pulse of the Nation GAA 140 Years Book:
The ultimate book to celebrate 140 years of Ireland’s greatest sporting and cultural institution – the GAA.
‘Pulse of the Nation’ is a celebration of the GAA’s 140 years at the centre of Irish life from its foundation in November 1884 to the present day institution that has expanded massively at home and abroad. It zones in on the greatest players in football and hurling, ranking them one-to-ten, accompanied by profiles in each of the fifteen positions in both codes.
The greatest days for all 32 counties are explored, along with a trawl through the various competitions from the All Ireland Championships with their heartbeat of the Irish summer billing to those that were once popular but are no longer in place. Controversies are examined, the changed managerial is assessed, including the impact of some of the biggest names from Kevin Heffernan to Mick O’Dwyer, from Brian Cody to John Kiely and the covers are lifted on the GAA’s rule in Ireland’s social and cultural history, including the growth in popularity of camogie and ladies football. Written by award-winning sports journalists Martin Breheny and Donal Keenan, this is the ultimate publication of the GAA 140th anniversary which costs €14.50 and can be purchased online. It would make an ideal present for a family member or friend.
Official Limerick GAA 2025 Calendar:
Please note that the official Limerick GAA 2024 calendar is now sold out.
New Limerick Jersey 2025:
Pre-order now, launch Friday 15th November at gleesonsports.ie/collections/????
November County Club Draw:
The next Limerick County GAA Club’s draw is on Saturday 30th November 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. There will again be exclusive monthly prizes to be won. Granagh Ballingarry had 165 members in the draw in October and three winners to date, Liam Carroll won €2,000 in April, Patsy Quinn won €3,000 in June and Elizabeth Cregan won €3,000 in July. If you would like to renew your membership please visit limerickgaa.ieclub-limerick-draw-signup and select Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club and the number of draws you wish to sign up for. You can also contact the Granagh Ballingarry Club co-ordinator Stephen Stapleton on (086) 1960301.
Note: All new members for the next draw must be in by 5pm on Wednesday 27th November.
Results:
County U20 B Football Championship, Group 3, Round 1: Granagh Ballingarry Croom 3-15, Ballybricken Bohermore Fedamore 2-9.
2025 GAA National Club Draw:
Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club are promoting the 2025 National Club Draw. There is no financial cost to the club to get involved as all cost of tickets and prizes are cover by the 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, a prize won by Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club in March. Prizes include 1st €50,000, 2nd €20,000, 3rd €10,000. Other prizes include All Ireland final tickets and overnight package, €2,500 voucher plus la number of other cash prizes. 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 Wednesday 26th March 2025 in Croke Park.
Club Gear:
Granagh Ballingarry Club’s tops, hoodies, tracksuits, shorts and socks can now be ordered online at www.laochasports.ie/product-category/clubs/granaghballingarry
€7,500 Jackpot on Saturday:
There was no winner of the €7,400 jackpot in the Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club lottery draw on Saturday 9th November in Dinny A’s Bar, Ballingarry. The lucky dips of €20 each went to Cora McCarthy, promoter online; David Kessie???, promoter Denny J Bar, Ballingarry; Eileen Brosnan, promoter Kevin Carroll; Teresa O’Keeffe, promoter Donal O’Grady. The next draw will be held on Saturday 16th November in McAuliffe’s Bar, Ballingarry for a jackpot of €7,500. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 and are on sale in local shops, bars and from promoters. You can also play the weekly draw online and the link is available on the Club’s Facebook or Twitter page, which finishes at 6pm every Saturday. Thank you for your continued support.
Club Website:
Check out our website at www.granagh-ballingarrygaa.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 club and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/granaghballingarry
Sympathy:
Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club officials, players and members extend sympathy to Limerick County GAA Board Vice Chairperson, Frank Reidy and his family on the passing of his wife Eileen Reidy (nee Harrold), Belville Kilmeedy.
Also to the O’Donovan families, Ahalin, Ballingarry and Rathkeale on the passing of Martin O’Donovan.
Ar dheis lam De go raibh a h-anam dilis.
Club Diary:
Saturday 16th November
County U20 B Football Championship, Group 3, Round 2: Granagh Ballingarry Croom v St. Patrick’s in Rhebogue at 2pm.
Saturday 23rd November
County U20 B Football Championsip, Group 3, Round 3: Granagh Ballingarry Croom v Claughaun in Ballingarry at 2pm.