Patrickswell GAA Club Notes:
Minor Hurlers:
Patrickswell were pipped by Belville Gaels in the Minor Hurling Championship opener. After fifteen minutes, Ryan Foley had scored all Patrickswell’s six points to build a 0-6 to 0-4 lead. The next ten minutes were a devastating blow for Patrickswell. Belville Gaels notched three quick-fire goals and a point to establish a 3-5 to 0-8 lead despite Josh Mulcahy and Dayle McDonagh’s points. Rory Foley and Ryan Foley trimmed the deficit to five points at 3-6 to 0-10 just before half-time.
The second half started favourably as Jack Kelly bundled in a goal from close range. Four points from Ryan Foley and another score from Rory Foley ensured level scores of 1-15 to 3-9 after 45 minutes. The remainder of the match was fought tooth and nail. With five minutes left, the teams were inseparable at 1-18 to 3-12 (Ryan Foley 0-2 and Dayle McDonagh). Indeed Patrickswell took a narrow one-point lead when points from Dayle McDonagh and Ryan Foley eclipsed a Belville Gaels point. There was a few minutes left and the ‘Well held a minimum 1-20 to 3-13 lead. Unfortunately Belville Gaels closed the match with two late points to break Patrickswell hearts 3-15 to 1-20.
Golf Classic:
Patrickswell GAA and Camogie Club’s Golf Classic fundraiser is being staged this Friday July 11 at Ballyneety Golf Club. The format for the day is the always enjoyable Champagne Scramble. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and there will be additional competitions including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. A fantastic raffle will also take place on the day, with an array of generously sponsored prizes up for grabs.
Tee times begin at 9am and will run throughout the morning and afternoon. A team of four costs €400, which includes your round of golf followed by a delicious two-course meal in the renowned Vines Restaurant. We are also inviting local businesses and supporters to get involved by sponsoring a tee box or green for just €100. If you’d like to register a team or become a sponsor, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Arthur Lynch at 083 1268569, Denver Morrissey at 087 7791161 or Dessie Foley at 086 2477256. Well-wishers can have their name included on the 1st Tee for €50. To be included, record your name while making payment at https://patrickswellgaaclub.swoofee.com or by paying cash to Des Foley, Denver Morrissey, Arthur Lynch, Niamh Geoghegan, Declan O’Grady, John McDermott, Charlie O’Neill and Keith Murray
Club Lotto:
The club lotto draw on Monday June 30 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 22, 24 and 29. The bonus number was 31. The €50 Lucky Dips were won by Pat Davoren and Tara O’Connell, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Mags Supple, Mike Walsh, Margaret O’Brien, Aisling Murray, Elaine Kennedy and Laura Ivess. This week’s jackpot is €20,000.