Old Christians GAA Club Notes:
Junior Hurling Championship:
Our men’s hurling team kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a thrilling 4-16 to 3-17 win over 14-man Patrickswell in the Woodlands House Hotel County Junior A Hurling Championship in Crecora on Sunday.
With the breeze at their backs, the Rathbane men hit a devastating second quarter, outscoring the Well 4-5 to 0-3. Dylan Blackhall and Brian Cleere both struck twice in a three-minute blitz, while Cleere added another after pouncing on a rebound. At the break Christians were ten clear, 4-11 to 2-7.
Patrickswell, however, stormed back after the restart. Gavin Carey struck a superb solo goal after a string of points to reduce the margin to three. Despite losing captain Tom Nolan to a second yellow, the Well-kept battling, with scores from Kevin Earls, Andrew Quinn and Peter Harty cutting the gap to just one as the game ticked into injury time.
Christians, though, found the composure they needed. Blackhall, who had led the line superbly all afternoon, slotted over in the second added minute to stretch the gap to two and seal a vital win.
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.
Minor and Junior B Football in Rathbane:
We are thrilled to host the Woodlands House Hotel County Junior B Football Championship Group 2 round 1 clash between Knockane and Kildimo Pallaskenry in Rathbane on Monday evening. Throw-in is at 6:30pm. We are also looking forward to hosting our neighbour St Patricks on Wednesday when they take on South Liberties/Crecora Manister in the county minor B football championship semi-final at 6:15pm.