GRANAGH BALLINGARRY GAA CLUB NOTES
Croagh/Kilfinny and St. Patrick’s are first round opponents
The draws for the 2022 Limerick County Intermediate Hurling and Junior A Football Championship which took place on Tuesday 22nd February have generated a buzz of excitement in Granagh/Ballingarry. The prospect of playing last year’s defeated finalists great rivals and neighbours Croagh/Kilfinny in the first round of group 2 in the County Intermediate Hurling Championship and the thoughts of facing city side St. Patrick’s in the opening game of group 2 in the County Junior A Football Championship is tantalising.
County Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1
Round 1: Murroe/Boher v Bruree, Croom v Caherline, Na Piarsaigh v Feohanagh/Castlemahon.
Round 2: Croom v Murroe-Boher, Feohanagh/Castlemahon v Bruree, Caherline v Na Piarsaigh.
Round 3: Bruree v Croom, Caherline v Feohanagh/Castlemahon, Na Piarsaigh v Murroe-Boher.
Round 4: Bruree v Caherline, Murroe-Boher v Feohanagh/Castlemahon, Croom v Na Piarsaigh.
Round 5: Na Piarsaigh v Bruree, Caherline v Murroe/Boher, Feohanagh/Castlemahon v Croom.
County Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 2
Round 1: Granagh/Ballingarry v Croagh/Kilfinny; Hospital/Herbertstown v Kilmallock, Knockaderry v Pallasgreen.
Round 2: Hospital/Herbertstown v Granagh/Ballingarry, Pallasgreen v Croagh/Kilfinny, Kilmallock v Knockaderry.
Round 3: Croagh/Kilfinny v Hospital/Herbertstown, Kilmallock v Pallasgreen, Knockaderry v Granagh/Ballingarry.
Round 4: Croagh/Kilfinny v Kilmallock, Granagh/Ballingarry v Pallasgreen, Hospital/Herbertstown v Knockaderry.
Round 5: Knockaderry v Croagh/Kilfinny, Kilmallock v Granagh/Ballingarry, Pallasgreen v Hospital/Herbertstown.
Note: The top team in each group qualify for County Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-final. Second and third placed teams qualify for county quarter-finals. The bottom two teams in each group will play two relegation semi-finals, the losers will compete for intermediate status in 2023.
County Junior A Football Championship Group 1
Round 1: Ballybricken/Bohermore v Banogue, Na Piarsiagh v South Liberties, Bruree v Munget/St. Pauls.
Round 2: Na Piarsiagh v Ballybricken/Bohermore, Mungret/St. Pauls v Banogue, South Liberties v Bruree.
Round 3: Banogue v Na Piarsaigh, South Liberties v Munget/St. Pauls, Bruree v Ballybricken/Bohermore.
Round 4: Banogue v South Liberties, Ballybricken/Bohermore v Mungret/St. Pauls, Na Piarsaigh v Bruree.
Round 5: Bruree v Banogue, South Liberties v Ballybricken/Bohermore, Mungret/St. Pauls v Na Piarsaigh.
County Junior A Football Championship Group 2
Round 1: Hospital/Herbertstown v Camogue Rovers, St. Patricks v Granagh/Ballingarry, Ahane v Adare.
Round 2: St. Patricks v Hospital/Herbertstown, Adare v Camogue Rovers, Granagh/Ballingarry v Ahane.
Round 3: Camogue Rovers v St. Patricks. Granagh/Ballingarry v Adare, Ahane v Hospital/Herbertstown.
Round 4: Camogue Rovers v Granagh/Ballingarry, Hospital/Herbertstown v Adare, St. Patricks v Ahane.
Round 5: Ahane v Camogue Rovers, Granagh/Ballingarry v Hospital/Herbertstown, Adare v St. Patricks.
Note: The top two teams in each group qualify for County Junior A Football Championship semi-final, second and third placed teams qualify for County quarter-final, the bottom two teams in each group will play two relegation semi-finals. The losers will compete for junior status in 2023.
Munster Club Junior B Football Championship
Due to inclement weather the second Munster Club Junior B Football Championship semi-final Moyvane (Kerry) v Randal Og (Cork) fixed for Knockaderry on Sunday 20th February was postponed and refixed for this Sunday 6th March in Knockaderry at 2p.m. The final if???? Granagh/Ballingarry (Limerick) v Moyvane (Kerry) will be played on Sunday 13th March in Ballingarry at 2p.m. if Granagh/Ballingarry v Randal Og (Cork), the final will be played on Sunday 20th or 27th March in Knockaderry at 2p.m. Your support would be appreciated for this competition.
Club Gear
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club training tops, hoodies, tracksuits, jackets, shorts and socks can now be order online at http://www.laochrasport.ie/…/granagh-ballingary-club/
Code Of Behaviour (Underage)
Croke Park are currently in the process of revising the current code of behaviour for underage following a process of consultation with the association. The code is a vital reference and policy document that is enshrined in the rules. It acts as a daily guidance to clubs and county committees in our work with children and it also directs us in fulfilling our legal safeguarding responsibilities. Unlike previous codes the revised and updated version will be available online only and shall be available to download by GAA clubs and members from gaa.ie A feature of the new code is that each section has been designed to download as standalone leaflet. This means that it will not be necessary for you or others to download the entire code, you can simply access a particular section or even a subsection thus saving you time and the bother of printing multiple pages that may not be required at the time. The most sought after section of the code of behaviour has always been section 3 titled maintaining good practice and behaviour. This revised section outlines the minimum levels of behaviour we expect and accept from young players from our coaches, the parents, our clubs, referees and supporters. The link to the section can be found at www.gaa.ie/…/image/upload/iffeoynpytq94ysfbq5v.pdf
Limerick Gaa Referee Recruitment
Are you interested in becoming a referee? Think you can do better? Then put your whistle where your mouth is to become a GAA referee? Why become a GAA referee? Stay involved in the game as an alternative to playing. It is a great way to stay fit. Could you referee a county or All Ireland final? Learn more about the game, give something back off players at the end of their playing day the opportunity to continue in the sport. It helps to develop personal 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 moral courage to take decisions which are correct. If interested please forward your details to Patsy Coffey, Cappamore 087-9160344 or Mike Sexton Bruree 087-9188375 asap.
Membership Due
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club membership fees for 2022 are now due and are €40 for adult players (€120 with club draw), €20 for students and non players €15 for Bord na nOg (€120 per family). Non players who pay their €100 club draw fee in full will automatically become members for 2022. Fees should be paid on or before 31st March to Club Registrar John Carroll or any club official. To train or play for the club you have to be insured. If you were not yet registered we ask you to do so. It is generally felt by club officers that any members or player should feel obliged to get their membership paid as soon as possible and we must reiterate that people who have not paid will not be covered by insurance or entitled to any privileges what so ever from our club.
Club Limerick Draw 2022
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club are once more promoting the Limerick County Club draw for 2022. 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 exclusive star prize, 6th to 9th €500, 10th to 13th €250, 14th to 30th €100. There will again be exclusive month prizes to be won. Entry to the draw is just €10 per month or €100 for the ten draws with the option to join our own ten monthly draws and County club draw for €150. If you would like to renew your membership for 2022 please follow the link limerickgaa.ie/clublimerick-draw-signup- and select Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club and the number of draws you wish to sign up for. You may also contact the Granagh/Ballingarry GAA club draw co-ordinator Stephen Stapleton on 086-1960301.
Membership Due
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club membership fees for 2022 are now due and are €40 for adult players (€120 with club draw), €20 for students and non players €15 for Bord na nOg (€120 per family). Non players who pay their €100 club draw fee in full will automatically become members for 2022. Fees should be paid on or before 31st March to Club Registrar John Carroll or any club official. To train or play for the club you have to be insured. If you were not yet registered we ask you to do so. It is generally felt by club officers that any members or player should feel obliged to get their membership paid as soon as possible and we must reiterate that people who have not paid will not be covered by insurance or entitled to any privileges what so ever from our club.
Con and Annie Memorial Stake
The annual Con and Annie Memorial Stake, sponsored by JP and Noreen McManus, will be hosted at the Limerick Greyhound Stadium from Saturday 26th March to Friday 22nd April. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
County Scór na nÓg Finals
The Limerick County Scór na nÓg finals takes place on Saturday 12th March in Pallasgreen Community Centre commencing with Question Time at 12 noon and all other competitions at 2pm. Anybody interested in taking part and representing Granagh/Ballingarry Club please contact club secretary John Lynch on 087 2912356 by tomorrow Thursday 2nd March. There are eight events/disciplines in Scór na nÓg that cover all aspects of Irish culture. Scór na nÓg is for members U17 years.
i) Trath na gCeist (Question Time) (ii) Ring Foirne Céilí (Figure Dancing) (iii) Amhránaiocht Aonair (Solo Singing) (iv) Aithriseoireacht/Scealaíocht –(Recitation/Storytelling) (v) Bailead Grupa (Ballad Group) (vi) Leiriú (Droma) Ceo/Uirise (Instrumental Music) (vii) Rince Seit (Set Dancing).
Club Gear
Granagh/Ballingarry GAA club tops, hoodies, tracksuits, jackets, shorts and socks can now be ordered online at www.loachrasport.ie/product-category/ clubs/granagh/ballingarryclub
11588 Km Clocked Up In Every Step Counts Challenge
A great five walks of walking as part of the GAA healthy clubs. Every step counts challenge where a massive total of 11,588km was clocked up from Wednesday 19th January to Wednesday 23rd February by Granagh/Ballingarry GAA, Camogie and Ladies Football Club. Thanks to everyone for taking part over a period of five weeks. Fingers crossed that we pick one of the €2,500, €1,500 and €1,000 O’Neill’s vouchers to be won per province for clubs that reach the €4,000 target which will be entered into the prize draw.
Third League Win for Limerick
National Football League Division 3 Round 4
Limerick………..1-13
Wicklow………….1-9
Congratulations to manager Billy Lee and all involved with the Limerick senior footballers on their thrilling four point 1-13 to 1-9 victory over gallant Wicklow at Aughrim on Sunday to go top of Division 3 in the National Football League on 6 points, one ahead of Louth and Westmeath in Round 5 of the table meeting with Westmeath on Saturday 12th March in Páirc na nGael at 7pm.
Third Win See Cork Go Joint Top with Wexford
National Hurling League Division Group!
Cork…………..2-19
Limerick……….1-13
Cork recorded their third straight win in Division 1 of Group A in the National Hurling League with an impressive nine point 2-19 to 1-13 victory over back-to-back two All Ireland Championships. Limerick in front of a big crowd at Páirc na nGael on Sunday to go joint top of the table on 6 points with Wexford. Limerick pointless at the bottom of the table with Offaly will be hoping to record their first league win when they clash with neighbours Clare in Cusack Park, Ennis on this Sunday 6th March at 1.45pm. Please support.
RESULTS
National Football League Division 3 Round 4
Limerick 1-12, Wicklow 1-9; Laois 1-8, Antrim 1-8; Louth 1-15 Wicklow 1-13; Fermanagh 3-11, Longford 1-10.
National Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 3
Wexford 2-15, Galway 0-15; Clare 4-20, Offaly 0-16; Cork 2-19, Limerick 1-13.
January/February Club Draw Results
The following were the winners in the Club Draw for January/February:
January: 400 Joan Broderick promoter Jimmy Chawke. 100 each to Bridget and Mike Cahill promoter Pat Carroll; Joe Condon promoter Mossie Pat; Denis McCarthy promoter Donagh McCarthy.
February: 400 Mark Tierney promoter Pat Carroll, 100 each to Emma Thompson promoter John O’Keeffe, Anne Marie O’Keeffe promoter Conor O’Keeffe, Rose McCarthy promoter Donagh McCarthy.
Thank you for your continued support.
€17,300 Jackpot on Saturday
There was no winner of the €17,200 jackpot in the Granagh/Ballingarry GAA Club lottery on Saturday 26th February in the Rock Bar, Granagh. The numbers drawn were 7, 13, 15 and 20. The lucky dips of €20 each went to Shane Hartnett promoter online, Martin Roche promoter Buckley’s Bar Ballingarry, Patrick O’Kelly promoter John O’Keeffe, Mary McCarthy promoter Donagh McCarthy. The next draw for a jackpot of €17,300 will be held in Denny A’s Bar, Ballingarry on Saturday 5th March. Tickets are €2 or three for €5 and are on sale in local shops, bars and from promoters.
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 gaa.
Club Diary
National Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 4
Wexford v Offaly in Wexford Park at 2pm; Cork v Galway in Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 7pm.
National Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 4
Clare v Limerick in Cusack Park, Ennis at 1.45pm.
Munster Club Junior B Football Championship Semi Final
Moyvane (Kerry) Randal Óg Cork in Knockaderry at 2pm.