Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club Notes:

Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club Notes:

Granagh/Ballingarry open their Division 3 All County Hurling League Division 5 campaign on this Sunday 22nd March when they travel to Quaid Park, Coolyroe to play the home side Feohanagh/Castlemahon at 4.15pmsharp. Eight teams have entered in Division 3 of the All County Hurling League, Granagh/Ballingarry, Feohanagh/Castlemahon, Bruff, Murroe/Boher, Glenroe, Cappamore, South Liberties and Bruree with the top two teams to qualify for the final and promotion to Division 2 for 2027. Bottom two teams will be relegated to Division 4 for 2027.

If teams finish level on points the head-to-head rule and scoring differential will apply. An exciting game is in prospect, so come out and support the boys in black and green and their management team of John O’Connor, Mark O’Sullivan and Ger Ryan this Sunday 22nd March in Quaid Park, Coolyroe at 4.15pm in their bid to make a winning start to their All County Hurling League Division 3 campaign.

The meeting of Granagh/Ballingarry and Camogue Rovers in the opening round of Division 5 of the All County Football League was cancelled on Saturday due to the pitch in Ballingarry being water-logged and is refixed for Tuesday 14th April in Ballingarry at 7pm. The Granagh/Ballingarry boys’ next outing in the competition is on Saturday 4th Aprilagainst Mungret St. Paul’s in Ballingarry or Mungret at 6pm. Please support.

The Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake returns to the Limerick Greyhound Stadium this March and April and with it the chance for the Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club to share in a €20,000 prize fund. The 18th annual Con and Annie Memorial Stake is once more, kindly sponsored by JP and Noreen McManus, starting on this Saturday 21st March and running each Saturday night through to the finals on Saturday 18th April. The event is one of the highlights of the greyhound racing year with a total racing prize fund of €160,000. This is one of the richest races in the world plus it also offers all Limerick GAA/Camogie and Ladies Football Club to share a €20,000 nominated prize fund for clubs as follows: 1st prize €10,000 and the opportunity to host a fundraising benefit night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, 2nd will receive €5,000, 3rd €2,000 and 4th/5th and 6th €1,000 each. 72 greyhounds (numbers subject to filling) will run in the opening night on the Saturday 21st March (gates open at 6.30pm). Each of these greyhounds were assigned to a Limerick GAA/Camogie and Ladies Football Club at the first round draw held on Monday 16th March as the competition continues over the five weeks to the finals on Saturday 18th April and the greyhounds progress through the rounds so too do their nominated clubs. Details of the draw will be released over the coming weeks on social media. GAA Club Camogie and Ladies Football Club nominations are made available on www.limerickgreyhoundstadium.ie and Limerick Greyhound Stadium social medial channels since Monday 16th March.

Keep an eye on Monday 17th March to find out what greyhound has been assigned to the Granagh/Ballingarry club. The draw and nominations will be posted on the Limerick Greyhound Stadium social channels and the Limerick Stadium website. The club must have a club representative registered at the turnstiles at the stadium on this Saturday 21st March (gates open at 6.30pm) and each Saturday night up and including the semi final on Saturday 11th and the final on Saturday 18th April. Passes are now available from club secretary John Lynch 087 2912356, chairperson David Clancy 087 6982747, treasurer David Condron 086 3482210 and the Rock Bar, Granagh. Your support for this great event will be greatly appreciated. For more information on the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake visit www.limerick/greyhoundstadium.ie

Munster U20 Football Championship Phase 1 Round 1

Waterford 4-11Limerick 2-7

Waterford made a winning start to Phase 1 of the Munster U20 Football Championship with a deserved 10-point, 4-11 to 2-7, victory over gallant Limerick at Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale on Saturday. The Treaty boys will aim to get their championship campaign back on track whey they travel to New Inn in Tipperary on this Saturday 21st March to play Tipperary at 2pm. Please support.

National Football League Division 3 Round 7

Westmeath 4-21 Limerick 3-8

Limerick suffered their fourth straight defeat in Division 3 of the National when going under to Westmeath by 14 points, 4-21 to 3-8 at Cusack Park, Mullingar on Sunday. This result sees the Westmeath boys go joint second of the table on 8 points with Wexford who they play in the final round on this Sunday 22nd March in Wexford Park at 2pm. While the Treaty boys are second from the bottom on three

points, one ahead of Fermanagh, who they play also on Sunday in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 2pm where a win is a must and results at other venues of their way to ensure Division 3 survival for 2027.

Munster GAA has confirmed the ticket distribution plan for the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Championship, outlining how supporters can access tickets across all five rounds of the competition due to capacity constraints as some venues, along with the expected demand from our clubs, the opening three rounds will be distributed through County Boards to ensure fair and equitable distribution across competing counties. County Boards have been notified of their tickets allocations for each game.

Tickets for the first three rounds will be sold exclusively through County Boards.

This approach reflects the fact that four of the first six games are being hosted in smaller capacity venues while two games involve Cork, Limerick and Tipperary with the first round game between Tipperary and Cork being a repeat of last year’s All Ireland Final.

Anu unused or returned tickets from County Boards will be released for public sale on the Wednesday prior to each game.

Rounds 4/5

Round 4/5 tickets will go on general public sale on Wednesday 8th April.

Competing counties will also receive allocations for these games, ensuring strong county representation at all fixtures.

Season Ticket holders for the respective counties will be allocated tickets by the season ticket team. Queries regarding these tickets should be directed to seasonticketatgaa.ie A limited number of juvenile group tickets will be available for all matches apart for games at Cusack Park, Ennis and Walsh Park, Waterford. Clubs can apply for juvenile group tickets via www.munster.gaa.ie/tickets from Wednesday 8th April with a maximum of 40 tickets per club (to include 6 adults max) one application per club will be accepted.

Ticket Prices: Munster Senior Hurling Championship (Round Robin matches)

Adult stand €35, adult terrace €30, students/OAPs Stand €30, students/OAPs Terrace €25 Juvenile (U16s) €5.

Round 1: Sunday 19th April

Clare v Waterford in Cusack Park, Ennis at 2pm, Cork v Tipperary in Semple Stadium, Thurles at 4pm.

Round 2 Sunday 26th April Round 2:

Cork v Limerick in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 2pm Waterford v Tipperary in Walsh Park, Waterford at 4pm.

Round 3 Sunday 3rd May:

Clare v Limerick in Cusack Park, Ennis at 2pm.

Saturday 9th May:

Waterford v Cork in Walsh Park, Waterford at 6pm.

Round 4 Saturday 16th May:

Tipperary v Clare in Semple Stadium, Thurles at 7pm.

Sunday 17th May:

Limerick v Waterford in Pairc na nGael at 3pm.

Round 5 Sunday 24th May:

Limerick v Tipperary in Pairc na nGael at 4pm.

Cork v Clare in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 4pm.

We wish the best of luck to manager John Kiely, captain Cian Lynch, our own Donal and Darragh O’Grady and the rest of the management as Limerick senior hurlers aim for four straight wins in round 7 of Division 1A in the National Hurling Legue, when they play Galway this Saturday 21st March in Pairc na nGael at 7pm. Limerick will enter Saturday’s game joint top on the table on 8 points with holders Cork while Galway are third on 6 points. A win or a draw will see Limerick through to the final against holders Cork on Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th April in Pairc na nGael, while a win is a must for Galway to advance for the final. Your support for the boys in green and white on Saturday in Pairc na nGael for the 7pmthrow in would be appreciated.

Limerick County GAA Board launched their 2026 season tickets recently. The tickets will entitle the bearer entry to all Limerick County Board Club games in 2026 for €150. It would make an ideal present for a family member or friend and can be purchased online at limerickgaa.ie Tel (061) 335576.

All Granagh-Ballingarry GAA club members please take note that tickets for all Limerick Hurling League Division 1A and National Football League Division 3 are only available online through Ticketmaster.

Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club membership fees for 2026 are fixed at €100 to include membership of the club draw. Bord na nÓg players €50 (€90 maximum for two or more players), students €50, adult players €180 to include membership of club draw. Players to register online to pay fees through Foireann@gaa.ie as per official guide before training and the playing season commence. Note All membership fees to be paid on or before Tuesday 31st March.

Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club are once 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 €300, 14th to 30th €200. Our club had approximately 198 members in the 2025 draw and six winners, Club Chairperson Andrew Holmes and Noreen Hennessy won €200 in the first draw in March, Mary Horgan €200 in July, Richard Chawke €200 in August, David O’Hanlon €10,000 and Paudie O’Sullivan €2,000 in November. If you would like to renew your membership for 2026 please go to limerickgaa.ieclublimerick-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.

Monday 9th March: Club declarations and ticket returns.

Friday 20th March: County Liaison Officer verification.

Wednesday 25th March: Draw to take place in Croke Park. Thank you to all who supported this draw and club co-ordinators Niall Carroll and David Condron and all the promoters.

For the first time ever Granagh-Ballingarry GAA club will host an Easter Camp for our underage teams 6 to 13 year olds in Ballingarry from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 10th April 10am to 1pm. The camp will be run by a great mix of our adult members and some of our older underage players – a brilliant opportunity for the younger children to learn from them and have lots of fun along the way. The cost is €50 for the first child, €30 for any subsequent children (same family). Registration online. Payment will be taken on the first day of the camp. For more information please contact Coaching Officers Pat Carroll 087-9531194 or Fergal Noonan 086-0356244. We can’t wait to see all the children for three fun-filled days of GAA games.

This clean-up takes place on Good Friday, 3rd April. All members are requested to support this clean-up event.

Please note the Eircode for Granagh-Ballingarry GAA club is V94 V284.

Round 1

Belville Gaels…….1-3

Granagh-Ballingarry….0-5

Round 2

Granagh-Ballingarry…2-7

Killacolla Gaels………0-1

Round 3: Belville Gaels defeated Killacolla Gaels to top the group on 4 points, two ahead of Granagh-Ballingarry. Thank you to the Feenagh-Kilmeedy club for hosting the competition due to the pitch in Ballingarry being waterlogged and for having their pitch in excellent condition. Well done to the Granagh-Ballingarry boys and their management team for giving a credible performance in the Féile Peil.

Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Golf Classic is on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th Aprilin Newcastlewest Golf Club in Ardagh. Your support for this fundraising event would be appreciated.

Granagh/Ballingarry club tops, hoodies, tracksuits, skorts and socks can be ordered online at  www.laochrasports.ieproductcategory/clubsgranaghballingarry.

Granagh-Ballingarry open their County Hurling League Division 8 campaign on Tuesday 31st March, when they travel to Croagh to play neighbours Croagh-Kilfinny at 6.30pm. Please support.

There was no winner of the €14,500 jackpot in the Granagh Ballingarry GAA Club lottery draw on Saturday 14th March in Buckley’s Bar, Ballingarry. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 16 and 25. The lucky dip winners of €20 each went to Patricia Power, promoter online; Mary Doran, promoter The Rock Bar, Granagh; Alan Chawke, promoter club draw Triona and Reubon Huggard, promoter club draw. The next draw will be held on Saturday 21st March in Condron’s Bar, Ballingarry for

a jackpot of €14,600. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 and are on sale in local shops, bars and from promoters. You can also buy the weekly draw online available on the club’s Facebook or Twitter page, which finishes at 6pmevery Saturday.

Check out our website 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.com/granaghballingarrygaacluband on Twitter at www.twitter.com/granaghballingarry

Saturday 21st March:

Munster U20 Football Championship Phase 1 Round 2: Tipperary v Limerick in New Inn, Tipperary at 2pm.

National Hurling League Division 1A Round 7: Limerick v Galway in Pairc na nGael at 7pm.

Sunday 22nd March:

County Hurling League, Division 3 Round 1: Granagh-Ballingarry v Feohanagh-Castlemahon in Quaid Park, Coolyroe at 4.15pm.

National Football League Division 3 Round 7: Limerick v Fermanagh in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 2pm.

Saturday 28th March:

Munster U20 Football Championship Phase 1 Round 3: Limerick v Clare in Mountcollins at 2pm.

All County Hurling League Division 8 Round 2 provisionally: Granagh-Ballingarry v Ballybrown in Ballingarry at 2pm.

All County Hurling League Division 3 Round 2: Granagh-Ballingarry v Bruff in Ballingarry at 5pm.

Sunday 29th March:

Munster Minor Football Championship Phase 1 Round 1:

Limerick v Tipperary in Clonmel Sportsfield at 2pm.

Tuesday 31st March:

All County Hurling League Division 8 Round 1: Granagh-Ballingarry v Croagh-Kilfinny in Croagh at 6.30pm.

Friday 3rd April:

Munster Minor Hurling Championship Round 1: Limerick v Waterford in Pairc na nGael at 7pm.