Mungret/St Pauls GAA Club Notes:
U8 Camogie:
We were delighted to have 3 x U8 teams in Monaleen last weekend for a fantastic day of matches.
The girls took on the hosts Monaleen, Treaty Gaels and Murroe Boher. These games are perfect to give our players the opportunity to put their skills into practice, build confidence, make friends, learn teamwork and, most importantly, have fun!!
U12 Camogie:
It’s been a great few weeks for our U12 girls in the Limerick Camogie Autumn Development League!
First up we played Adare on 25th August in Manor Fields in pouring rain. Both clubs fielded 2 x 10-a-side teams and had a great battle – no photos from this one though, as everyone ran for the cars the second the final whistle blew!
Our next game was at home against Feenagh/Kilmeedy and Treaty Gaels n 1st September. Great games again, and thankfully much better weather this time! Our two teams really got stuck in, especially when they were playing against each other!!
Our last ever Go Games fixture for the 2014 girls was played in Cappamore , with Murroe Boher also in attendance. The girls’ work rate, skills and interplay have really come on over this series – things you absolutely love to see!
Well done to all the girls involved – a brilliant end to the Go Games era for this group!
Ladies Football:
Well done to both LGFA Adult teams over the weekend, both have now qualified for County Championship Semi Finals. The senior team had a fine victory away to Fr.Caseys in the quarters. Final score Fr. Caseys1.06 Mungret 3.10. Meanwhile, despite a loss at the weekend, The Junior side will be against Ahane in the Semi Final, fixed for Sunday 27th September throw in 11am. The seniors will face Ballylanders also 27th September, venue to be confirmed.
U16 Division 1 Hurling:
Mungret St. Pauls 3-18 Adare GAA 2-09
Mungret St. Pauls produced a strong second-half performance to secure an impressive 3-18 to 2-09 victory over Adare in the U16 Division 1 Hurling Championship in Mungret on Monday evening, 14 September 2026. The opening half was a closely contested affair, with both sides showing plenty of attacking intent. Mungret St. Pauls opened the scoring with an early point, but Adare responded with two points before finding the back of the net to move into an early lead. Mungret St. Pauls settled into the contest and began to find their rhythm. Points were added before a key spell midway through the half saw Mungret St. Pauls find the net twice in quick succession. Those goals gave the home side valuable momentum and helped turn the game in their favour.
Adare continued to battle and added further scores before the interval, but Mungret St. Pauls remained in front at the break, leading 2-06 to 1-07.
The second half saw Mungret St. Pauls take control of proceedings. The home side moved the ball well and began to build a significant scoring advantage, with a succession of points extending the lead. Adare managed to add a point, but Mungret St. Pauls continued to press forward and were rewarded with further scores. The home side’s pressure eventually resulted in a third goal late in the game, further underlining their dominance in the second half. Adare responded with a goal of their own, but Mungret St. Pauls remained firmly in control and continued to add points right until the final whistle. With a strong 1-12 scored in the second half, Mungret St. Pauls finished the evening with an impressive 3-18, while holding Adare to 2-09. It was an excellent team performance from the Mungret St. Pauls U16s, with the players showing determination and composure to turn a two-point half-time lead into a convincing twelve-point victory. This was the last group match for Mungret St. Pauls who currently sit in fourth out of eight places on the table as they wait for the remaining matches to be place to see if they play for the Cup or the Shield.
Premier Minor Football:
Mungret St. Pauls 3-13 Ahane 2-08
Mungret St. Pauls produced a superb second-half performance in Knocklong on Tuesday evening, 15 September 2026 to overcome Ahane and book their place in the Premier Minor Football Championship Final.
Having trailed by three points at half-time, Mungret St. Pauls showed tremendous character after the break, turning the game around with a powerful attacking display to secure a 3-13 to 2-08 victory. The opening half was closely contested, with both teams exchanging scores. Mungret St. Pauls opened the scoring with an early point, but Ahane responded before Mungret St. Pauls added two further points. Ahane then began to edge ahead, putting together a spell of scoring that saw them establish a lead. Mungret St. Pauls continued to work hard and added points late in the half to stay within touching distance.
Ahane also registered a two-point score before adding another point shortly afterwards, leaving Mungret St. Pauls trailing 0-05 to 0-08 at the interval but they would have the advantage of a slight breeze in the second half. Mungret St. Pauls returned for the second half with renewed purpose. An early point narrowed the gap before a two-point score further reduced Ahane’s advantage. The momentum was now firmly with Mungret St. Pauls, and a penalty was awarded shortly afterwards. Mungret St. Pauls stepped up and confidently converted from the spot to put the side right back into the contest. Just a minute later, Mungret St. Pauls struck for another goal, dramatically changing the complexion of the game. A further point followed as Mungret St. Pauls continued to pile on the pressure. Another two-point score and a point extended Mungret St. Pauls advantage, with the team displaying excellent attacking intent and taking their scoring opportunities.
Ahane refused to surrender and hit back with two goals as they attempted to get back into the game. Mungret St. Pauls remained composed under pressure, however, and continued to attack.
With the game entering its closing stages, Mungret St. Pauls found the net for a third time, putting the result beyond doubt and completing a remarkable second-half performance.
From trailing by three points at half-time, Mungret St. Pauls finished strongly to outscore Ahane by a significant margin after the break and secure a well-deserved 3-13 to 2-08 victory.
The result sees the Mungret St. Pauls Premier Minor Footballers advance to the championship final, following an impressive display of determination, resilience and attacking football.
A fantastic effort from the entire panel, who showed great character to respond to the half-time deficit and produce such a strong finish.
Mungret St. Pauls now play Monaleen in Doon on Wednesday 23 September at 7.30pm.
Senior Hurling:
Mungret St. Pauls 2-23 Garryspillane 2-15
Mungret St. Pauls secured an impressive eight-point victory over Garryspillane in the Senior Hurling Championship in Doon on Thursday evening, 17 September 2026, running out 2-23 to 2-15 winners after a strong all-round performance. Mungret St. Pauls made an excellent start, quickly settling into the game with points from Niall Mulcahy, Cian Moloney and Barry Duff. Liam Lynch and Barry Duff added further scores before Fintan Fitzgerald and Cian Moloney continued Mungret St. Pauls impressive opening spell. Garryspillane responded with a point, but Mungret St. Pauls continued to dictate the scoring. Brian O’Meara added a point before Mark O’Brien found the back of the net in the 13th minute, giving Mungret St. Pauls a valuable early boost. Garryspillane continued to battle, but Mungret St. Pauls remained clinical in attack. Mark O’Brien added a point, while Liam Lynch, Niall Mulcahy and Barry Duff all found the target. Then came another important score, with Fintan Fitzgerald finishing to the net in the 27th minute to put Mungret St. Pauls firmly in control. Garryspillane responded with a goal shortly afterwards and added a point before half-time, but Mungret St. Pauls went into the interval holding a commanding 2-13 to 1-05 lead.
Garryspillane came out strongly after the restart, registering three points in the opening three minutes as they looked to reduce the deficit.
Mungret St. Pauls responded well, however, with Liam Lynch, Fintan Fitzgerald, Shane Barry, Conor O’Halloran and Liam Lynch all adding points during a strong spell of attacking play.
Garryspillane continued to fight and added two further points, but Mungret St. Pauls remained composed. Niall Mulcahy and Fintan Fitzgerald added further scores before Conor O’Halloran and Brian Barry extended the Mungret St. Pauls total. As the game entered its closing stages, Mungret St. Pauls continued to find scores through Conor O’Halloran, while Garryspillane added a number of late points in an attempt to close the gap. A late Garryspillane goal added some pressure in the closing moments, but Mungret St. Pauls had done enough to secure a well-earned 2-23 to 2-15 victory. The result was built on an excellent first-half performance, with Mungret St. Pauls’ two goals providing a strong platform, while the team’s ability to continue finding scores after the break ensured that Garryspillane’s late rally could not change the outcome. There were strong contributions throughout the Mungret St. Pauls attack of Eoin O’Doherty, Matt O’Sullivan and Liam Harrington, with Liam Lynch, Fintan Fitzgerald, Niall Mulcahy, Barry Duff, Conor O’Halloran and others all featuring prominently on the scoreboard. A deserved victory for Mungret St. Pauls as the Senior Hurlers continue their championship campaign.
Intermediate Hurling:
Mungret St. Pauls 2-15 Na Piarsaigh 5-24
Mungret St. Pauls faced a difficult challenge against Na Piarsaigh in the Intermediate Hurling Championship in Caherdavin on Friday evening, 18 September 2026, with Na Piarsaigh taking the win after an entertaining contest. The opening stages proved extremely challenging for Mungret St. Pauls, as Na Piarsaigh made a fast start and found the net twice inside the opening two minutes. Mungret St. Pauls responded with a point from Ronan O’Brien, but Na Piarsaigh continued to apply pressure and added a number of early scores.
JJ Harrington got Mungret St. Pauls’ second point, but Na Piarsaigh continued to find scoring opportunities and added another goal. Further points followed before Na Piarsaigh struck for their fourth goal.
Mungret St. Pauls continued to work hard despite the difficult opening half. Ronan O’Brien added another point, while Conor Garvey registered two points. Eoghan Mulcahy also got on the scoresheet late in the half.
Na Piarsaigh added another point before the interval, leaving them with a sizeable advantage at half-time, 4-13 to 0-08.
Mungret St. Pauls came out with renewed determination after the restart and immediately set about reducing the deficit. Mark Moroney opened the second-half scoring for Mungret St. Pauls, before Ronan O’Brien added another point shortly afterwards.
Na Piarsaigh responded with two points, but Mungret St. Pauls refused to let the contest drift away. Eoghan Mulcahy added a point before Conor Garvey began to make a major impact on the scoreboard, registering 2 points.
Cian O’Brien also added a point as Mungret St. Pauls continued to attack, and the pressure eventually paid off in the 16th minute when Conor Garvey found the net to give Mungret St. Pauls their first goal of the evening.
Na Piarsaigh responded with a point, but Mungret St. Pauls continued to battle. Conor Garvey added another point before Na Piarsaigh struck for their fifth goal three minutes later.
Mungret St. Pauls showed great character once again and immediately responded. In the 26th minute, Conor Garvey found the net for his second goal of the evening, adding to an impressive individual contribution.
Na Piarsaigh finished the game strongly with a series of late points, but Mungret St. Pauls continued to compete until the final whistle.
While the result did not go Mungret St. Pauls’ way, the second-half performance will provide encouragement. Having faced a significant deficit at half-time, Mungret St. Pauls showed determination and character after the break, outscoring Na Piarsaigh in the second half and producing a much-improved attacking display.
This was the last of the group matches with Mungret St. Pauls not progressing any further, they stay in Intermediate for next year.
U-16 Division 1 Football:
Mungret St. Pauls 0-8 Cappagh Rathkeale 1-8
Mungret St. Pauls came up just short against Cappagh in the U-16 Football Division 1 Championship Semi Final in Mick Neville Park on Saturday morning, 19 September 2026, with a strong second-half showing not quite enough to overturn the deficit built up before the break.
Mungret St. Pauls opened the scoring after two minutes with a well-taken point, but Cappagh Rathkeale responded with a point of their own in what was a competitive opening period.
Mungret St. Pauls settled into the contest and added further 2 points to move ahead. Cappagh Rathkeale, however, began to make the most of their opportunities, registering a point before adding a couple of two-point scores to establish an advantage.
Mungret St. Pauls responded with another point, but Cappagh Rathkeale continued to edge ahead with two further two-point scores. The home side then struck for a goal in the 29th minute, giving Cappagh Rathkeale a 1-08 to 0-05 lead at half-time.
Despite the difficult first half, Mungret St. Pauls showed excellent determination after the restart and continued to battle for every ball.
The second half belonged largely to Mungret St. Pauls on the scoreboard. Three unanswered points in the fifth, 14th and 24th minutes reduced the deficit and gave the Mungret side renewed hope of mounting a comeback.
The team continued to push forward in search of further scores, but Cappagh Rathkeale managed to hold out and secure the victory.
While disappointed with the result, Mungret St. Pauls can take encouragement from the character shown in the second half. After trailing by six points at the interval, the team produced a much-improved performance after the break and fought right to the final whistle.
This loss means Mungret St. Pauls play in the Shield Final against St. Patricks.
Mungret St. pauls Premier Minor Football team who will play Monaleen on wednesday in the final.