Old Christians GAA Club Notes:
Woodlands House Hotel County Junior A Hurling Championship – Group 1, Round 3:
Old Christians 1-13 (16) | Ballybricken/Bohermore 2-14 (20)
Our junior hurlers suffered a narrow defeat in Crecora against Ballybricken/Bohermore, with the East Limerick side securing a 2-14 to 1-13 victory. A strong breeze had a major influence, favouring Ballybricken in the first half and Old Christians in the second.
Ballybricken made the dream start, striking a goal straight from the throw-in to seize control. Old Christians, battling into the breeze, showed great resilience with points from Darragh Keane, Dylan Blackhall, Niall Herne, Blackhall, and Glen Hannon, and trailed by five at the break on a scoreline of 1-8 to 0-6.
Christians started the second half brightly with points from Brian Cleere and Blackhall narrowing the gap to just two. However, Conor McCarthy struck Ballybricken’s second goal in the 39th minute. Kevin Howard responded quickly with a fine point in the 40th minute to keep Christians in touch. Further scores from Howard, Hannon, and a stunning late goal from Blackhall couldn’t turn the tide, and the East Limerick men secured a valuable two points.
At the final whistle, Ballybricken claimed a deserved four-point win, 2-14 to 1-13, leaving Old Christians to regroup for our next group fixture at the same venue next Saturday against Patrickswell.
Bridges of Hope Walk – Thank You:
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Bridges of Hope Walk last night. Your support made the evening truly special and showed once again the strength of community when people come together.
We especially want to recognise the outstanding work of Limerick Suicide Watch. Their volunteers patrol the bridges and riverbanks of our city, often late into the night and in all kinds of weather, watching out for anyone in distress and offering a listening ear, support, and, when needed, lifesaving intervention. Their presence brings comfort, safety, and hope to so many people who may be struggling silently.
The dedication, compassion, and countless hours they give all voluntarily are extraordinary. They train extensively in first aid, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention so they can be ready when called upon. Beyond their patrols, they also provide community talks, mental health awareness, and vital signposting to services, making a real and lasting difference to the lives of countless families across Limerick. From everyone at Old Christians GAA Club, we are proud to have walked alongside Limerick Suicide Watch and to have played our part in highlighting such an important cause. As a club at the heart of the community, we believe in looking after each other not just on the field, but in life. Events like this remind us of the power of sport, friendship, and solidarity to bring people together for the greater good.
We especially want to recognise the outstanding work of Limerick Suicide Watch. Their volunteers patrol the bridges and riverbanks of our city, often late into the night and in all kinds of weather, watching out for anyone in distress and offering a listening ear, support, and, when needed, lifesaving intervention. Their presence brings comfort, safety, and hope to so many people who may be struggling silently.
The dedication, compassion, and countless hours they give all voluntarily are extraordinary. They train extensively in first aid, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention so they can be ready when called upon. Beyond their patrols, they also provide community talks, mental health awareness, and vital signposting to services, making a real and lasting difference to the lives of countless families across Limerick. From everyone at Old Christians GAA Club, we are proud to have walked alongside Limerick Suicide Watch and to have played our part in highlighting such an important cause. As a club at the heart of the community, we believe in looking after each other not just on the field, but in life. Events like this remind us of the power of sport, friendship, and solidarity to bring people together for the greater good.
In Memoriam:
It was with deep sadness that we marked the passing of Breda Riordan, Cappamore, beloved wife of James, formerly of Old Christians GAA. Breda and James had given tremendous support to our club over the years, and we remained deeply grateful for their kindness and generosity. All at the club extended our heartfelt sympathies to both the Riordan families during these difficult times.
Junior and academy training:
Junior training continues this week in Rathbane on Monday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome—whether you’re returning to hurling or picking up a hurley for the first time. All experience levels are encouraged to join. For more info, contact Shane at 087-3504932 or Gary Culbert at 085-8497829. Underage training takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. and is open to children from under-6s upward. We are always eager to have new faces involved; whether you’re interested in playing, coaching, or helping out, everyone is welcome at Old Christians.
Limerick Hurling Academy:
The Limerick Academy continued its training sessions in Rathbane on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th August, with great commitment shown by all players. A special word of thanks to all our club volunteers and CE Scheme workers for their continued effort in keeping the pitches in excellent condition.