Na Piarsaigh GAA Club Notes:

Abseil for Na Piarsaigh:
Together with Nevsail, and as part of our first big fundraiser of 2024, we are abseiling down Thomond Park Stadium on the 25th of May. We are looking to recruit as many club members, family, and friends of Na Piarsaigh to join in an enjoyable and thrilling event while also raising funds for the club. Participants must be aged 13 and above. To register, please send your name, number and team group to napabseiling@gmail.com or contact Club PRO Brian Buckley @ 0872666960.

Féile Peile na nÓg & Féile na nGael:
Our under 15 footballers went two from two on the first day of the Féile Peile na nÓg last Monday. Our lads were victorious over Dromcollogher Broadford in the opening game on a scoreline of 2-01 to 0-05, while defeating Ballybrown in their second game, winning on a scoreline of 1-07 to 1-04.
The second day of action took place on Saturday in Na Piarsaigh. We beat Newcastle West in our first game on a scoreline of 1-07 to no score, while in the final game of the group we lost to Adare by 2 points. Final score Na Piarsaigh 0-01, Adare 0-03. By virtue of winning 3 out of 4 games, we topped our group. The semi-finals and final will take place on the 13th of April with further details to be issued soon. We done to all involved and we wish the group all the best in their preparation over the coming weeks.
Our under 15 hurlers compete in the Féile na nGael next Saturday in Ballybrown. Our first games sees us play the hosts at 10am. Kilmallock will be our second opponents, throwing in at 11. Our last group game will be against Mungret. This throws in at 12. We would like to wish the team and management all the best and encourage as many of our members and friends to get out and support the lads.
A massive thank you to our sponsors of both teams, MGM Capital, Finbar Conlon & Clondrinagh Motor Centre.

Mackey Cup & Primary Game:
Well done to Adam Butler, Evan Waters, Paddy McCaul & Toby Conlon, who all represented Na Piarsaigh & Limerick City in the Mackey Cup. The City team lost out to a strong South team in the semi-final, with Evan Waters scoring 1-1. Ye did your families, schools & club proud lads.
Congratulations to Max Ross (football), Isabelle Galvin (Camogie), Adam Butler & Evan Waters (both hurling) who were selected for the Limerick Primary Game. They will play at half time this year against Cork in football and Tipperary in the hurling and camogie.

Easter Camp 2024:
Our Easter Camp will take place from the 2nd to the 5th of April. Registration can be completed by using the Club Shop section in the ClubZap app. Please spread the word as all are welcome and not just limited to club members.

Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stake:
The Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stake first round took place last Saturday with our dog Da Bold Falcon representing Na Piarsaigh. We would like to thank JP McManus and family for their support of Limerick GAA clubs through this initiative. Once again, a thank you to Timmy and Kathleen O’Connor for representing Na Piarsaigh at this annual event. Our dog came in second place in the 4th heat meaning we qualify for the next round.

Senior Football Vs Galtee Gaels:
Our senior footballers took the long trip out to Galtee Geals on Saturday last. A tough day at the office but the team will regroup now and look forward to Monaleen this Friday night in the club. Congratulations to Tommy Glynn and John Robinson who both played their first senior game for the club and accounted for themselves very well.
Team: E sherlock, J Linnane, S Walsh, J Robinson, B Bourke, D McLoughlin, E O’Brien, R Houlihan, T McKeown, D Cronin, E Sweeney, T Glynn, E Egan, S Dike, D Grimes. Subs: C Downey for S Dike, J Wilson for D Grimes
St. Patricks Weekend
Thank you to all our underage players and parents who took part in the St. Patricks Parade and showed off the Na Piarsaigh colours with pride last Sunday.

Membership:
The 31st of March membership deadline is almost upon us. Any membership paid after this date does not entitle members to vote at the 2024 AGM. If you have not already done so, please complete your registration for 2024 via ClubZap.