MONALEEN GAA CLUB NOTES

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP: Well done to Monaleen’s Donal O’Sullivan, Brian Donovan and Luke Murphy who are members of the Limerick senior football squad which defeated Waterford in the Munster senior football championship quarter-final at the LIT Gaelic Grounds on Saturday. Donal is joint-captain of the Limerick side this year. Limerick will now face Cork in the Munster semi-final at the LIT Gaelic Grounds on Saturday, July 10 at 3pm.
BEST OF LUCK: Best of luck to the Limerick senior hurlers who face Cork in the Munster senior hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium, Thurles this Saturday, 7pm. Monaleen’s Paul Kinnerk is coach to the Limerick senior hurlers once again this year. The game will be live on Sky Sports TV.
GOOD LUCK: Best of luck to the three Monaleen players Ronan Lyons, Joseph Fitzgerald and Lochlann McHale who are members of the Limerick minor hurling squad which faces Galway in the 2020 All-Ireland semi-final at Cusack Park, Ennis on this Friday, 7.30pm. Limerick retained the provincial title thanks to a thrilling 2-22 to 0-25 extra-time victory over Tipperary at the LIT Gaelic Grounds last December. Adding to the Monaleen involvement in the Limerick squad is Neil Clifford who is Liaison Officer with the Limerick minor hurling side again this year. Friday’s game can be viewed live on Friday evening on TG4. Best of luck to players and management team.
HEALTHY CLUB: Monaleen GAA Club are delighted to share their journey towards their Healthy Club recognition. This video captures clips of our story so far in working with our Members and Community in supporting Nutrition, Fitness and Mental Health. We invite our Club and Community members to get in touch with any suggestions or ideas, and we look forward to continued success in the years to come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_85AZRano-I
THE HOW OF MEN’S HEALTH: Please see attached an invite to our upcoming webinar on Men’s Health – ‘The How of Men’s Health’, during Men’s Health Week. Registration link is here: https://ims.zoom.us/…/register/WN_amdLKPYQR3aGx2LpZYqlFA
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Engaging Men Webinar Series: The How of Men’s Health. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us during Men’s Health Week to hear from men’s health practitioners and our special guest, Mayo GAA legend David Brady on how to engage men for their health and wellbeing.
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This is the second in our 2021 series of webinars on men’s health and we are delighted to announce that we will have special guest and Mayo GAA legend David Brady on to tell us what he learned about connecting with men during COVID. We also have a range of very experienced speakers who will share their learning on engaging men and supporting their health and wellbeing. You can see the previous webinar from April ‘Why Men’s Health?’ here: https://bit.ly/3umyAY0 . Men’s Health Week is an opportunity to focus on the wellbeing of men and boys and the key theme in 2021 is encouraging everyone to begin the process of ‘MAKING THE CONNECTIONS’ and to ‘CHECK IN, CHECK UP, CHECK IT OUT’. This call to action speaks to the key priority following the impact of COVID-19 and the need for us all to rebuild and nourish our networks and support structures. Go to mhfi.org for more information. We would be delighted if you could join us on the day and please feel free to share this invite with your colleagues and networks. #MensHealthWeek #CheckItOut
WELLBEING CALENDAR: Irish Life Health – Wellbeing Calendar: Check out the Irish Life Health, June Wellbeing Calendar here: https://www.irishlifehealth.ie/…/WorkLife-June…
LOTTO: The latest Lotto draw took place on Thursday, June 24 with the jackpot standing at €20,000. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 20 and 21.
Winners of the €50 lucky dips were N Toland, Kylemore; R/A Kiely, Glenside; D Golden, Carrigeen. Thank you for your continued support.
CAMOGIE NEWS:
An extremely busy week last week for Monaleen Camogie and great to see so many girls out playing Camogie for Monaleen & Limerick Camogie this week. It’s so great to be back at games again, all of which is very evident by the happiness of the players to be back on the pitch.
INTERMEDIATE: The Intermediate League continued on Monday evening with a home match v Croagh Kilfinny. It was another good performance from our girls against a very strong Croagh team. Monaleen started well leading 1-4 to 0-2 at the first water break. The lead was reduced at half time, but Monaleen pulled away in the final period to win by 3-14 to 2-6. Panel: Niamh Moloney, Saoirse Lane; Grainne Fullen; Niamh Doyle; Caitlin Bonfil; Shannon Power; Laura Hession; Aoife Doyle; Ella Hession; Emily O’ Halloran; Lucy D’Arcy; Aoife Sheehan; Ruth Heavey; Saoirse Fitzgerald; Amy Burke; Aine Doyle. Next up is a home match v Cappamore on Monday 28th at 8pm
JUNIOR: Summer League – Junior: Our Junior Team took on St Ailbes on Wednesday. It was a very competitive match and at half time Monaleen were 2 points down. A strong start to the 2nd half from St Ailbes left our girls trailing by 1-10 to 0-5 at the water break. Chances were created in the final quarter, but the lead was too much to close. Final score was Monaleen 0-7 to St Ailbes 1-13. Panel: Avril Kinnerk; Emily O’ Brien; Aoilean Hennessey; Megan O’ Keeffe; Aine Hegarty; Chloe Haugh; Charley Drury; Grace Malone; Saoirse Fitzgerald; Jenny Holmes; Keelan Corcoran; Shalini Kujur; Katie Golden; Kim Comerford; Ella McCarthy; Amy Kavanagh; Eimar Morgan; Abi Houlihan; Aimee O Brien.
U16 CHAMPIONSHIP: Our U16 team kicked off their first-round match at home on Tues 22nd to Killeedy camogie, A strong start to the first half saw Killeedy go into the first water break with a 2-01 to 0-04 lead, Monaleen rallied in the 2nd quarter to bring the deficit to 1 point at half time. Monaleen took control of the game in the second half with goals from Aimee O’Brien and Laura Southern to give Monaleen a 4-11 to 2-02 victory. They now face Patrickswell at home on Tues 29th, throw in at 6:30pm. Panel: Faye Coffey, Claire Moloney, Grace Field, Kim Ivory, Eimear O’Driscoll, Saoirse Fallon, Katie Sheehan, Abi Houlihan, Ciara Buckley, Bella Collins, Amiee O’Brien, Ellie Madden, Sarah Burke, Eve McCarthy, Laura Southern, Caoimhe McInerney, Ella O’Halloran, Hazel Coulter, Aoife O’Brien, Niamh Twomey, Olivia Foley, Laurie Murnane, Rachel Donohue, Siobhan Doran, Leah Moriarity.
U14 CAMOGIE: Last Thursday 24th June , our U14 girls played the last of their 3 league matches. On a miserable wet evening we took the long trip out to Killeedy who like the Monaleen girls, had won their previous two matches. Playing with the wind, the Killeedy girls were quickest off the blocks and went into the water break with a good lead and remained this way until half time. After the break and with the wind on their side now, the Monaleen girls started to get into the game and the last quarter they dominated and showed what they have been doing in previous games. However it was too little too late this time as Killeedy came away with the deserved win and the points. Final score Killeedy 2-5 Monaleen 0-6. We now have a few weeks break and look forward as we prepare for the upcoming U14 championship. Team: Erika McCarthy, Emma O’Leary, Carrie McCormack, Andrea Costello, Lily Reid , Rebecca Bromell, Emma McGrath Kate Moloney, Robyn d’Arcy, Grace Hegarty, Rachel Widger, Millie Reen, Lucy Power, Molly Morrissey, Ella Rock. Subs used: Charlotte Liston, Orlaith Purcell, Katie O’Gorman, Sarah Sullivan, Sarah O’ Halloran
U12 CHALLENGES: Out U12’s have had a busy week with games played against Bruff, Granagh Ballingarry and Mungret. These were very competitive games, with great skill and determination shown by our players. The Monaleen players have been training twice a week since training resumed in early May and the hard work by all is proving to be very worthwhile. Well done to all! Aisling Lowe, Anna Regan, Aoibhin Kitson, Ava Starr, Caoimhe Owen, Cadhla Heffernan, Doireann Stokes, Dearbhla O’Driscoll, Eleanor FitzGerald, Eva Downey, Grace Ruschitzko, Grace Keating, Heidi Brosnan, Holly Brinn, Isobel Poole, Katherine Leddy, Katie Leahy, Mary Anne Guiry, Orla Kearns, Rachel Redmond, Rosin McNamara, Sarah Mulqueen and Sophie Bermingham.
U10 COUNTY LEAGUE: Our u10s traveled out to Croagh on Thursday evening with two teams for the first of our summer league games v Croagh Kilfinny. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t turn out to be too summery, with heavy rain from the start, but despite this the girls dug deep and produced some fantastic camogie in tough conditions against really good opposition. Well done to all the girls and parents for making the trip out. Nights like this only serve to further galvanise a really tight group. Teams on the night: Team 1 – Amber Curtin, Ava Webster, Eabha O’Donoghue, Eabha Poole, Eve Egan, Holly Reidy, Lauren Webster, Leah McNamara, Lucy Casserly, Meabh Kitson, Meelagh McNamara, Orla Nestor, Sophie O’Donnell, Zoe O’Neil.
Team 2 – Alannah Fitzgerald, Anna Sheahan, Aoibhinn McNamara, Caoimhe Buckley, Cora Weekes, Emily Yelverton, Emma Halley, Emma McMahon, Kate Oliver, Keelin Ryan, Lily Flannery, Saorla Gaughan, Victoria Rusev.
U9 TEAM: Our Monaleen U9 girls hosted Adare on Saturday the 26th June on Monaleens Main pitch which was in super condition for the matches. This was the girls second outing this year and the 2 clubs were very well matched with 3 very exciting games. After a very long winter it was fantastic to see parents in attendance and the girls certainly served up a treat of high skill and drama with some great displays of defending and goal scoring from both teams. Special mention to Aine Downey and Yasmin Hadnett who played their first match for Monaleen. Also to Evie Molloy who made her first appearance last weekend against Na Piarsaigh. Well done to all the girls. Abigail Ryan, Vivienne d’Arcy, Sarah Morris, Lucy Heffernan, Eva Flynn, Saerlaith Halton, Liadh O’Shea, Erin McInerney, Aine Downey, Robyn Clarke, Aisling Gavin, Louise Sullivan, Amelia Brosnan, Kate Laffan, Megan Halvey, Maggie Costello, Sana Shahoud, Sofia Coppola, Anna Burke, Yasmin Hadnett, Grace Harper, Lauren O’Shea & Ella Reidy.
U8 COUNTY BLITZ: The U’8s & U7s had a great day of camogie in Mungret this Sunday. We had 29 U8 girls and 28 U7s in attendance with all players playing very well over their 4 games. For many of these girls it was their first time representing our Club. Many thanks to our hosts, Mungret, who treated us very well indeed. This was the panels first trip away to play another club and, hopefully, they’ll have fond memories of it. Onwards & upwards for these girls. Well done all with particular thanks to the parents for their ongoing support. Panel: Aayla Comyns, Amy Egan, Cara Holland, Sadie Hyland, Katie Kavanagh , Fiona Conlan, Freya Glavin, Clara Brett, Elaine Considine, Hollie Conway, Molly Lundon, Cait Kiely, Aoife Halley, Shannon O Brien , Martha Whelan, Maebh Murphy, Eva Weekes, Molly Keogh, Avril Gavin, Rachel Kiely, Jolie O Brien, Lauren Hickey, Lauren Holohan, Sophie Reilly, Tara Noonan, Tara Sun, Emma O Connell , Katie Maguire & Yvie Kavanagh. Alana Clancy Cornejo, Ali Daly, Anna Keane, Anna Murphy, Aoibhinn Harris, Aoife Ryan, Doireann Kelly, Emma O’Connell, Eva Gaughan, Eve Ryan, Eveie Heagney, Evelyn O’Riordan, Hannah Keogh, Isobel Brett, Keeva O’Brien, Lola O’Connell Meadhbh Webster, Mia Bourke, Millie Smith, Neasa Kiely, Pearl Weekes, Robyn Donnelly, Ruth Larkin, Sadhbh O’Shea, Siofra O’Dea, Sophia Moore, Sophie Clarke & Zara Glynn.
LIMERICK CAMOGIE: Massive congrats to Caoimhe Lyons & Megan O’Mara and their Limerick Senior Camogie teammates who have reached the Munster Final against Cork next weekend, fixture details to be confirmed. This is a first Munster Final for Limerick since 2017. We wish them all the very best of luck in the Munster Final.
Best of Luck to Amy Burke & Ella Hession who are on the Limerick Minor Panel For the Munster Semi Final V Tipperary on Monday 28th.
Monaleen was well represented at County Camogie this week. Amy Burke & Ella Hession represented our Club on the Limerick Minor Team away to Kilkenny in a challenge. Ellie Madden, Faye Coffey, Grace Field & Bella Collins represented us on U15 Team which is also managed by Monaleen man Brian Madden. Also congrats to our U14s Grace Hegarty, Millie Reen, Emma McGrath, Robyn Darcy, Lucy Power, Kate Moloney and Carrie McCormack who had their first game in County Jersey this weekend also.
MONALEEN GAA TENNIS CLUB
MEMBERSHIP: We are back at full tilt with the tennis. Membership is now open. New members of all levels are welcome. As our membership year goes from 1st June to 31st May, we thank members for their payment and ask that all members renew this week. Our internal friendly tennis leagues for June are very well advanced. There are 80 members participating across all standards. Our 2020 Ladies and Men’s Doubles Championships which had reached the semi-final stages before the last lockdown are being completed. Coaching is available at the club for adults and juniors and there is a Tennis Summer Camp scheduled for end July. It’s all go.
We are also delighted to announce that we will be getting two new court surfaces on the front courts during August. This will mean that our 4 courts will, be of the highest standard possible.
Reminder to adhere to all the HSE COVID-19 guidelines. All court bookings to be made online and please use your hand sanitiser after your matches. Information on Membership Options are contained on the Website at www.Monaleengaatennisclub.com
PHOTOGRAPHS :
1. RECOGNITION: The Mayor of Limerick, Councillor Michael Collins, presented a scroll to Monaleen GAA club in recognition of the massive contribution made by the Club to assist vulnerable community members during Covid restrictions.
2. Monaleen U13 hurling squad which beat Adare
U13 HURLING: Well done to our U13 Hurling team who had a good win against Adare in their opening group match in the U13 Division 1 Championship at Monaleen on Thursday night. Well done to all players and management involved

PHOTOGRAPHS :
1. RECOGNITION: The Mayor of Limerick, Councillor Michael Collins, presented a scroll to Monaleen GAA club in recognition of the massive contribution made by the Club to assist vulnerable community members during Covid restrictions.

2. Monaleen U13 hurling squad which beat Adare
U13 HURLING: Well done to our U13 Hurling team who had a good win against Adare in their opening group match in the U13 Division 1 Championship at Monaleen on Thursday night. Well done to all players and management involved

MONALEEN GAA CLUB NOTES

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