Pallasgreen GAA Club Notes:
Golf Classic:
The 4th Annual Classic at Ballykisteen Golf Club was a resounding success, blessed with warm sunshine that greeted the 40 participating teams, but not as summer like for the evening before for the 10 teams that took part. The course was in impeccable condition, showcasing the beauty of the parkland layout and the welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a fantastic day of golf. Upon arrival each team was warmly welcomed by the organisers who handed out scorecards and thoughtfully prepared goodie bags, ensuring everyone was well equipped to enjoy their round. The club extends its heartfelt gratitude to our main sponsors, Lee’s Centra, Cllr Noreen Stokes, St Ailbe’s Credit Union Ltd, Stonebridge Motor Factors, Helen McCormack Auctioneer, to our Team Sponsors and Tee box sponsors and all who generously supported the event, your contributions were vital to the success of the day. Special thanks are due to the organisers especially Gillian Deere, Margo Greene, Michael O’Keeffe and Jonathon Deere just to mention a few whose hard work and commitment made this event a highlight for everyone involved. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and we look forward to continuing this tradition for many more years. The following are the results of the event; 1st Prize Farnham Estate Overnight Stay with Round of Golf. Winners: Eoin Brislane, Rory Brislane, Eamonn Kelly & Tony Considine. 2nd Prize 4 Ball at The Island Donabate. Winners Alan Quinlan, Willie Crowe, Pat Barrett, & Bearra O’Dwyer. 3rd Prize: 4 Ball at Portmarnock Resort. Winners: Ger Clifford, Paul Moloney, Martin Barry, Gerard Ryan. 4th Prize: 4 Ball at Palmerstown House. Winners: Joe O’Dwyer, Shane Cosgrave, Shane O’Keeffe, & Mike O’Keeffe.5th Prize: 4 Ball at Limerick Golf Club. Winners: Patricia Kelly, Joe Cosgrave, Sean Scanlon, Liam Garvey. Longest Drive Winner: Adam English. Nearest the Pin Winner: Nigel Lewis. Raffle 1st Prize: Signed Limerick Jersey Winner: Shane Cosgrave. 2nd Prize: €200 O’Neills Voucher, Winner: Jayne Greene. 3rd Prize: €150 Woodlands Adare Voucher. Winner: Pat Blackwell. 4th Prize: €50 AG Voucher. Winner: Tommy Blackwell.5th Prize: €50 Crescent S.C. Voucher. Winner: James Foley. 6th Prize: €50 Chadwick’s Voucher. Winner: Mary McMahon.
All Ireland Poc Fada:
Pallasgreen GAA Club would like to congratulate Colin Ryan who finished runner up in the 2024 M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada Finals which took place on Annaverna Mountain Ravensdale recently. Colin finished second to Fionán Mackessy of Kerry by the tightest of margins of just one shot. Well done Colin on a mighty effort.
Intermediate Hurling Championship:
A gallant display by the intermediate hurlers saw them come up just short with their second round battle with Bruree in Knocklong last week. Pallas led at the break by 2-6 to 0-7 with the help of the elements. The second half Bruree using the elements clawed their way into the game to take advantage of the contest, Pallas to their credit never gave and two goals in the last ten minutes had the game on a knife edge. A few frees near the final whistle for the opposition saw them over the line by 2-17 to 4-8. Team; Trevor McMahon, O Roche, Tony McMahon, K O’Donnell, K McMahon, T Franklin, K Barry, C Ryan (0-1), P Roche, P Franklin (1-0), D Murphy (1-1), P Phelan, C McMahon (0-4), N McNamara, T Hourigan (0-2), P Phelan. Subs used, R O’Donnell (2-0), R Corbett.
Ladies Football:
Well done to the Ladies footballers who had a comprehensive win over St Ailbes last Sunday morning in round one of the Junior A Championship played in Pallas. Played in wonderful morning sunshine, the Pallas ladies were comfortable ahead at the break by 6-6 to 0-2. The second half was something of a similar pattern as they put another 5-2 on the scoreboard to run out winners by 11-8 to 0-5. Team; Leah Butler, Catriona Dillon, Ciara McNamara, Aoibhe Rodahan, Kaelin Ryan, Aine Looby, Niamh Mulcahy, Aine Dillon (1-1), Sarah Dillon (0-2), Sinead McGuinness (1-0), Eabha Hourigan (0-2), Grace Leaden, Roisin O’Connell, Caoimhe Butler (6-2), Cliodhna Ryan (1-0). Subs; Roisin McCarthy, Lisa McGuinness, Shauna Murphy, Lauren Franklin (1-1), Aoife Purcell (1-0).
Junior B Hurling:
The Junior B hurlers recorded a fine win over Caherline in Pallas last Sunday at 12noon in the East B Hurling championship. In lovely conditions for hurling Caherline held the dominance by the narrowest of margins at the break by 0-9 to 0-8. The second half Pallas raised their game and with goals from Alan Cosgrave and David McMahon paved the way to a 2-16 to 0-15 victory. Team; ZM Ryan, D Fealy, L O’Dea, C O’Shaughnessy, S Bradshaw, A Greene, Declan O’Connor (0-2), D Roche (0-1), A O’Sullivan, S Pearse (0-1), A Cosgrave (1-12), S Murphy, C Roche, PJ Butler, D McMahon (1-0). Subs M Looby, Daire O’Connor.
Pallasgreen GAA Lotto:
No winner Aug 5th draw: Numbers drawn were; 2, 3, 9, 21. Lucky dip winners: Davy Murphy, Kilteely, Kevin O’Connor, Dermot O’Dea, Bill Leahy, Alex & Jenna Gammell.
Knockane GAA Lotto:
No Winner Aug 5th draw; Numbers drawn were: 3.9.19.28. Lucky dips: Maurice Ryan, Lorraine Considine, Bernie O’Sullivan, Mike McCarthy. Sellers Prize; Michael O’Connell.
Sympathies:
The club would like pay their respects to the family of the late Dinny Ahern of Ballingarry and late of the Idler Bar Knockane. Affectionately known as Dinny A, he was one of nature’s great characters and a true GAA legend. He played many times for Pallasgreen while residing in Knockane. We extend our sympathies to his family relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis de raibh a anam dilis.
Clothes Recycling LGFC Pallasgreen:
Pallasgreen LGFC ongoing clothes recycling collection. Clean dry reusable clothing, handbags, paired shoes, belts & linen. Drop outside dressing room in GAA Pitch any Monday evening before 7pm otherwise drop to Noreen Kennedy 087-3124396 in Brackile or contact Noreen for any large collection.