Mungret/St Pauls GAA Club Notes:
County Players:
Limerick Camogie:
It was success all round for our County stars and coaches this weekend!
U15:
The Treaty girls welcomed Cork to St Patrick’s GAA on Saturday for their round robin match and put on a dominant display against the rebels in the sweltering heat coming away with a 14pt win. Well done to the entire squad and #MSPCamogies Saoirse Browne, Eilis O’Neill
U14:
Congrats to #MSPCamogies Sadhbh Hanley, Ava Larkin, Alannah Robertson and the entire U14 Limerick squad who headed to Thomastown on Saturday for their development blitz and came away with the plate! Success also followed over in Gowran where we had
Sophie Lynch, Ava Reaboi, Khloe Begley who beat Wexford in the cup final coming away with the title! It’s an honor to not just earn but keep those Limerick Camogie jerseys, and it’s all the sweeter when you have wins like these along the way. Well done girls, we are proud to have you all representing the club so well. Keep in, yer FLYIN’! Keep her lit.
The Limerick Hurling academies were all out in force on Saturday 19 July, the U-14 Hurlers were split between Thurles and Staker Wallace, well done to Mungret St. Pauls players Jack Houlihan and Thomas Slavin on their performance in the green jersey.
The U-15 Hurlers travelled to Wexford for their game, well done to Mungret St. Pauls Sean Donnelly who was part of the panel.
The U-16s were also split on the day with one team going to Dublin and the other team in Meath, well done to Ruairí Dwane who represented Mungret St. Pauls.
U12 Camogie:
We had a 26 strong squad with an early start yday morning as they boarded their bus at #MSPCamogie HQ to head to Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney for the 2025. Caman To Munster
Under the watchful eye of their coaches they eagerly took on Newtownshandrum, Nenagh and Truagh Co Clare on a scorching hot day with some great skill and focus.
Thanks to our Chairperson Mary Barry Larkin for providing the all important fluids and treat for the commute and Kieran in COBI Sports for the nice touch of providing each player with a pair of club socks, Well done girls, we are delighted to have ye representing the club!
U16 Camogie:
A Squad: Our U16s had a good win last week at home v Monaleen Camogie
A fantastic team performance from start to finish with some great passages of play and great scores. Captain: Sophie McInerney Referee: Philip Dee.
C Squad:
Our U16s welcomed a strong Templeglantine to MSPCamogie HQ last Friday for the fainal match in the championship. Although the visitors dominated from the off, our girls showed great determination in very hot conditions until the final whistle, which is a testament to their character. Captain: Aoife Richardson Referee: Morgan O’Sullivan.
Minor Camogie:
Our Minors welcomed Galbally to #MSPCamogie HQ last week for the county semi final.
After a slow start the Mungret girls shifted gear before half time and thankfully kept the pace up right to the end despite many threats from their opponents.
They were delighted to come away with a 9 point win securing their place in the County Final! Captain: Clodagh Nestor Referee: Dan McKenna, FT Score: Galbally 2:06 MSPCamogie 4:09. We take on Bruff Camogie Club in the county final on Tue 22nd July. Pitch and throw in time to follow on clubzap.
Thanks as always to Wanda Dwane for taking action shots on the night, album to follow.
U13 Camogie:
Our 2 x U13 teams have been flat out for the last few weeks proudly representing #MSPCamogie in the the development League
Why? This league is hugely important for this age group in that it promotes:
Player Development, Team Progression/Bonding, Growth of the sport, Engagement
It also builds capacity, raises standards, ensures the long-term health and competitiveness of camogie. Who? See below pictures that their amazing coaches have provided us with of the teams involved in all the action so far, feel free to like and share!
Both teams have taken on a myriad of opponents: Monaleen Camogie, Na Piarsaigh, Bruff Camogie, Cappamore Camogie, Tournafulla Camogie
Under the watchful eye of referees/first whistlers: Nigel Carey, Kevin Higgins, Grace Kelly, Brian Higgins. Captains have been: Katie O’Grady, Sophia Byrnes, Kate Hanley, Shona Hallinan. It isn’t over yet! Be sure to stay tuned for more action and a huge thanks to Margaret and Jack over at Limerick Camogie Development for all the work that goes into this behind the scenes. We appreciate you!
U-13 Football:
On Saturday 12 July 2025 a group of Mungret St. Pauls U-13 Footballers made their way to Dublin where they prepared themselves for the Tailteann Cup final with a match against Na Fianna before they all headed off to support the Limerick Footballers in Croke Park.
U-11 Football:
Another brilliant day out for the Mungret St. Paul’s U-11 footballers, as 22 of our young players took to the field at Cusack Park in Ennis for the Munster GDA summer series. It was a real honour to play in such a top-class venue, with the pitch in superb condition despite the wet weather. The team gave a great account of themselves, facing strong opposition from Doora Barefield, Shannon Gaels, and Clooney Quin. The standard of football was excellent, and the players represented the club with pride and passion. Next up is an exciting trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork in two weeks’ time – we can’t wait!
U-16 Football:
Monday 14 July 2025 was a busy evening for our U-16 footballers, with both of our teams in action. The Division 1 side hosted Ahane at home, while the Division 3 team travelled to take on Monagea. Both matches proved to be challenging encounters against strong opposition, in very wet and windy conditions which did not help the players. While the results didn’t go our way, there were plenty of positives to take from the evening. All 33 players saw game time and gained valuable experience playing under the new rules — a great step in their development.
Premier Minor Hurling:
Mungret St. Paul’s 2-15, Glenroe 2-14
Thrilling Last-Minute Win for Mungret St. Pauls, on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, in Glenroe, Mungret St. Pauls had a nail-biting win over the hosts.
Glenroe came out of the blocks quickly, establishing an early lead of 0-4 to 0-1. Both teams traded goals in quick succession, igniting the contest and raising the intensity on the field. Mungret St. Pauls showed great composure to rally back and level the game by the end of the first quarter.
As the first half progressed, the teams exchanged points in a tightly contested battle. A well-taken second goal by Mungret St. Pauls in the middle of that scoring burst proved crucial, giving them a slender 2-point lead at the break: Mungret St. Pauls 2-7, Glenroe 1-8.
The second half began with Mungret St. Pauls adding a point to extend their advantage, but Glenroe responded strongly, hitting the net for a second time and nudging ahead by two. Unfazed, Mungret St. Pauls battled back to level the game entering the final quarter.
What followed was a tense and thrilling finale, with the sides drawing level three more times in the closing stages. With the final whistle looming, Mungret St. Pauls were awarded a long-range free. The pressure was immense as the crowd fell silent and the Mungret St. Pauls goalkeeper stepped up to take the free. With nerves of steel, he struck the ball cleanly and watched it sail over the crossbar — the winning score.
Moments later, the referee blew the final whistle, sealing a hard-fought and well-deserved victory for Mungret St. Pauls in the second championship match. The next match will be the last in the group, against Kilmallock and will determine who will take second place, with Mungret St. Pauls currently sitting in third.
U-14 Hurling:
It was a busy Thursday evening for our U-14 hurlers, with both Division 1 and Division 3 teams in action on July 17 2025. Both squads showed plenty of heart, determination, and skill on the field.
U-14 Division 1: Mungret St. Pauls 2-6, Na Piarsaigh 1-10
In a tightly contested Division 1 clash at home, Mungret St. Pauls and Na Piarsaigh played out a thrilling game that went right down to the wire.
Mungret St. Pauls started well and battled hard throughout the opening half, going into the break with a narrow lead: 1-3 to 0-5. The work rate across the pitch was immense, with some excellent defending and well-taken scores keeping the home side in front.
The second half continued in the same fiercely competitive spirit, with momentum swinging between both sides. A second goal from Mungret St. Pauls kept the game finely balanced, but Na Piarsaigh responded with a goal and a couple of crucial points late on to edge the win by the narrowest of margins.
While the result didn’t fall for Mungret St. Pauls, the performance was full of positives, and the players can be proud of their efforts against a strong opponent.
U-14 Division 3: Mungret St. Pauls 2-4, St. Kierans 3-11
Our Division 3 side faced a tough away assignment against St. Kierans and, despite a determined effort, were unable to overcome a strong home team.
Mungret St. Pauls found themselves on the back foot early on but worked hard to stay in the game, registering two well-taken goals and some excellent points. However, St. Kierans were clinical in attack and took their chances well, building a lead that proved too much to claw back.
While the final scoreline doesn’t reflect the work put in by the team, there were plenty of encouraging signs in terms of skill development and teamwork.
Well done to all our U-14 players and coaches for their continued commitment and effort. These games are great learning opportunities, and the experience will stand to them as the season progresses.
Senior Football:
Mungret St. Pauls 2-13 Newcastle West 0-20
Mungret St. Paul’s Senior Footballers opened their 2025 Championship campaign with a spirited and high-quality performance against Newcastle West in Adare. Despite narrowly missing out, the team can take great pride in their display, pushing Newcastle West all the way in a thrilling contest on Friday 18 July 2025.
The game got off to an energetic start, with Newcastle West threatening first – only for their shot on goal to rattle the post. Mungret St. Pauls capitalised quickly, registering the opening goal of the match followed by a well-taken point. Newcastle West responded with intent, levelling the game through two-point efforts and a free, before edging ahead with two more points.
A golden chance for Mungret St. Pauls to reclaim the lead came from the penalty spot, but the shot went wide. Still, Mungret St. Pauls rallied to notch the next point, only to see Newcastle West reply with three of their own. A final Mungret St. Pauls point before the break left the half-time score at Mungret St. Pauls 1-4, Newcastle West 0-10.
The second half began with both sides trading points in a tightly contested spell. Mungret St. Pauls then reignited their challenge with a superb second goal and two more points, briefly regaining the lead. However, Newcastle West showed their experience, answering back with a point and a two-point effort to edge ahead once again.
In a gripping closing period, Mungret St. Pauls struck twice more with their own two-pointers, only for Newcastle West to match them. As the clock ticked into the final minute of normal time, Mungret St. Pauls drew level with a crucial point, setting the stage for a tense finish.
With just two minutes of injury time signalled, Newcastle West made the most of their chance, slotting over the winning point in the first of those minutes. The final whistle brought an end to a fiercely competitive battle that showcased the skill, determination, and growing confidence of this Mungret St. Pauls side.
While the result didn’t fall our way, this performance will give the team great momentum and belief moving forward in the Championship. Well done to all involved.
Premier Junior A Football:
Mungret St. Pauls 0-17, Athea 1-12
Stunning second-half comeback sees Mungret/St. Pauls edge thriller in premier junior A opener on Saturday, 19 July 2025.
Mungret St. Pauls Premier Junior A footballers produced a remarkable second-half comeback to claim a dramatic victory over Athea in their Championship opener in Cappagh.
Facing into a strong breeze in the first half, Mungret St. Pauls struggled to gain a foothold as Athea made full use of the wind advantage, surging into a commanding lead. An early goal and a flurry of points saw Athea move well ahead, before Mungret St. Pauls finally opened their account with a well-taken two-point effort.
That would prove to be Mungret St. Pauls only score of the half, as Athea continued to pile on the pressure, adding another six points — including a two-pointer — to take what seemed a comfortable half-time lead: Athea 1-11, Mungret St. Paul’s 0-2.
But the second half told a completely different story, now with the breeze at their backs, Mungret St. Pauls came out with renewed energy and belief. The defence tightened up superbly, limiting Athea to just a single point after the restart — their last score of the game.
At the other end, Mungret St. Pauls began chipping away at the deficit with a flurry of scores. Wave after wave of attack saw 12 unanswered points added to the tally, including three crucial two-pointers, which swung the momentum firmly in Mungrets St. Pauls favour.
By the final whistle, the turnaround was complete. Mungret St. Pauls had outscored Athea 0-15 to 0-1 in the second half to seal an incredible two-point win and get their Championship campaign off to a flying start.
A performance full of grit, character, and determination — well done to all the players and mentors!
Junior A Football:
Mungret St. Pauls 0-13 Cappamore 1-13
Late Push Falls Short as Mungret St. Pauls Narrowly Defeated in Junior A Clash on Sunday, 20 July 2025 in Ballybricken Bohermore.
Mungret St. Pauls, third team, the Junior A Footballers put in a spirited display but came up just short in a hard-fought battle against Cappamore.
The game opened at a lively pace, with both sides trading early scores. Ten minutes in, it was all square at three points apiece, with Mungret St. Pauls grabbing the only two-pointer of the contest. Cappamore then enjoyed a strong spell, hitting four unanswered points to pull ahead. Mungret St. Pauls responded well with two more points before the break, narrowing the gap to two at half-time: Mungret St. Paul’s 0-5, Cappamore 0-7.
The second half began with renewed intensity, and Mungret St. Pauls struck early to level the game. However, Cappamore landed a decisive blow soon after, the only goal of the match, to reclaim the lead. They continued to tack on points steadily, while Mungret St. Pauls, despite some fine passages of play, found it difficult to match their opponents’ scoring rate. With three points separating the teams in the final minute of injury time, Mungret St. Pauls were awarded a 45. Knowing a goal was needed, the ball was launched in and a determined effort was made to force it over the line. But Cappamore’s defence stood firm, clearing the danger and sealing the win.
Though the result didn’t go Mungret St. Pauls’ way, it was a battling performance filled with heart, and the players showed great resilience and fight throughout.
Plenty of positives to take forward as the campaign continues — well done to the players and management on a strong showing.