Pallasgreen GAA Club Notes:

Colin Ryan is All Ireland Champion:
After a string of near misses, Colin Ryan of Lough proudly reclaimed the prestigious M. Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada title, Corn Setanta, on the scenic Anneverna Mountains in County Louth on Bank Holiday Monday. Having previously won the title in 2021, Ryan edged out Offaly’s Cillian Kiely in a tightly contested competition, with two-time defending champion Fionán Mackessy of Kerry/Kilkenny finishing in third place. This latest triumph marks a remarkable achievement for Colin, who had finished as runner-up in each of the past three years. Just 24 hours earlier, he lined out for Pallas in the Limerick County Intermediate Hurling Championship, underlining his commitment and stamina across both local and national stages. The victory was made all the more special as it was celebrated in the company of his partner Grace and their son Fionn, along with extended family, friends, and club members. It was a proud moment not just for Colin, but for his club, his family, and his native Limerick. Colin is no stranger to national acclaim. A key figure in Limerick’s modern hurling success story, he was part of the team that won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 2018. That same year, he etched his name into hurling history during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 quarter-final against Clare, scoring the winning point in a dramatic sudden death free-taking competition, the first of its kind following extra time. His decorated playing career also includes, Munster Senior Hurling Championship (2019), National Hurling League (2019), All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championships (2013, 2014), Munster Minor Championships (2013, 2014), All-Ireland U21 Hurling Championships (2015, 2017), Munster U21 Championships (2015, 2017). Regaining the Poc Fada crown is a testament to Colin Ryan’s enduring skill, determination, and passion for hurling. His journey continues to inspire, and his latest success adds another proud chapter to an already illustrious career.

Co Inter Hurling Championship:
The Intermediate Hurlers still have to get off the mark following their second successive defeat in the championship, this time against Knockainey in sunny Kilteely last Saturday afternoon. A relatively lethargic first half showing didn’t help their cause as Pallas were behind 1-8 to 0-5. The second was to prove a bit more urgency, but the deficit was always going to be a factor. But infairness to the lads they showed great heart and determination to claw themselves back to within a score and recue the game, but the final whistle came too soon and left them rue what might have been. Knockainey came out the victors on a scoreline of 2-16 to 1-17. Team T McMahon, D O’Dea, D Hayes, N McNamara, P Roche, C Ryan (1-3), K McMahon, T Hourigan (0-2), T Franklin, M McKenna (0-1), K O’Donnell, C McMahon (0-10), K Barry, A Cosgrave, P Phelan (0-1). Subs; D Murphy, R Corbett.

East JB Hurling Championship:
The junior B Hurlers took on Ballybricken/Bohermore in the first round of the East Championship in Pallas last Tuesday evening. In a tight opening half Pallas led at the break by 0-9 to 0-6. The second half proved to be a great tussle, but two goals from Cathal O’Shaughnessy and Donnocha Looby were to be decisive at the finish as Pallas claimed the points by 2-15 to 0-15. Team; S Murphy, J McMahon, PJ Butler, C Roche, A O’Sullivan, A Greene, E Pearse, E O’Malley, L O’Dwyer, C O’Shaughnessy, S Pearse, ZM Ryan, A Ryan, D Looby, P Burke. Subs; G Fraher, C Cosgrave, M Looby, D McMahon.

Ladies Football:
Well done to the Junior ladies football team who had a fine win over Croom in the first round of the Limerick LFGA Junior A football in Pallas last Sunday morning. Played in wonderful morning sunshine, Pallas raced into a 3-4 to 0-3 first half lead. Croom came back into the game for the second period and it proved a very competitive tussle to the final whistle. After a fine game of football, the Pallas ladies came out winning by 4-10 to 2-7. Team; Rosin McCarthy, Ciara McNamara, Sarah Dillon, Ella Connolly, Niamh Mulcahy, Aine Dillon (1-0), Aoife Connolly, Sinead McGuinness (1-0), Aoife Purcell (0-1), Emily Franklin (1-2), Aine Looby (1-0), Cliodhna Ryan, Roisin O’Connell, Caoimhe Butler(0-6), Eabha Hourigan. Subs; Ailbhe O’Connell, Shauna Murphy, Leah Butler, Aishling Butler.

Gaelic Masters Football:
Well done to our local contingent of players John O’Connell, Trevor Cosgrave, Denis O’Connor, Eddie Mulcahy, who were part of the Limerick Masters Football who qualified for the All Ireland Challenge Cup Semi Final after a hard fought one point win after extra time over Wicklow 1-14 to 0-16 in Annaough GAA Grounds, Co Laois last Saturday afternoon. Well done to both management and players.

Pallasgreen GAA Lotto:
No winner Aug 4th draw; Numbers drawn were; 7,10,17,25. Lucky Dips; Gerry Gammell (Snr), Siobhan Ryan (B), Martin Cuffe, Daithi Hayes, Shane Ryan. Winner of €100 voucher for O’Dwyer Oil, Mick Lawton.

Knockane GAA Lotto:
One winner of the Aug 4th Draw; Congrats to the A.C.N.S McNamara. Numbers drawn were; 4, 5,10,12. Lucky Dip winners; D+P Quinn, Maise Ryan, Pat O’Dwyer (L), Joe Rahilly, Sellers Prize; L McNamara, D Quinn.

Fixture:
Fri Aug 15th Inter Football C’hip v Gerald Griffins in Ballingarry at 7pm.