Gortnahoe Glengoole GAA club notes

Intermediate hurling

Our final round game v Clonoulty in the Intermediate County league wasn’t played as we received a walk over. This results means that we finished joint top of the group along with Moneygal and Knockavilla but do not make the final due to score difference. It is very disappointing that the strict of the motion passed for this competition was changed in the regulations as the motion passed by clubs saw the top 2 teams promoted.

Junior hurling

Our Junior hurlers take on Clonakenny on Friday night at 8pm in Clonakenny, with the final round of the group the following Friday v Moyne Templetouhy in Templetouhy at 7;45pm. We need at least 1 win to progress from the group.

Minor hurling

Our Minor hurlers start their hurling championship campaign v Upperchurch in drombane at 7.30 on Wednesday evening.

Under 10 hurling

Training continues Tuesday evening 6.45pm

U12 hurling

Both Under 12 teams have been busy with games the last week. Our Group 2 team defeated Moyne last Tuesday night to make it 3 wins from 3 in the group and qualify for the Mid Semi Final with one more game in the group to play. Our Group 4 team recorded a great victory over Clonakenny at home to make it two wins back to back with our last group game to play v Thurles Gaels. A spot in the quarter final await this group of players. Training continues at the appointed times for Under 12’s.

Under 14 hurling

Our 14s play their first round championship match on Tuesday evening in the ragg vs drom-inch at 6;45pm

U16 hurling

The u16s started their championship last Tuesday with a good win over Moyne Templetouhy. Next game vs Durlas og next Monday 8th in Thurles.

Brendan Teehan Tournament

The Brendan Teehan u16 hurling tournament will take place this Saturday 6th July. Schedule for the day as follows

11.30 Gortnahoe vs Borrisoleigh

12.20 St. Patrick's vs Killenaule

1.40 Shield Final

2.30 Cup Final

Cul Camp

Registration is now closed for our Cúl Camp this year - looking forward to another enjoyable week from 5th-9th August

Kieran Bergin Sports club gear fitting day

Order number 1 for the new Bergin Sports club gear will be submitted STRAIGHT AFTER our fitting & order day on Saturday July 13th. The fitting will take place between 9:30am and 12 noon. Full payment will be taken on the day. We will also have a small selection of gear for sale on the day. Contact William on 0879443520 if you require any further info

Camogie News

U16 Camogie got off to a great start in Moneygall last Tuesday night playing Moneygall in their first game of the summer league. Gortnahoe winning on the night. They now play their next game on Tuesday evening 2nd July in Gortnahoe taking on St. Cronans of Roscrea.

Juniors had a great game against Portlaw on Wednesday evening but were beaten by a stronger side on this occasion.

Our u12 girls will travel to Annacarthy on Tuesday 9th July and on Saturday 13th July will travel to Littleton to play Moycarkey Borris.

U10s had a challenge match on Friday evening last against St. Laurences Kildare.

Great evening of fun and camogie. They went on

to play in the All County Blitz in Holycross on Saturday playing against Cahir , Rockwell and Thurles

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Training continues on Wednesday evenings and it's great to see new girls joining training. New members very welcome.

Tipp Classical festival fundraiser

Tipp Classical Semple Stadium 20th & 21st Sept. 2019.

To donate €10 per ticket booking to your club Log On to TippClassical website select GAA followed by Gortnahoe Glengoole etc and the Club will receive €10 per ticket booking.

Championship Challenge

Our Championship Challenge competition came to a head last weekend with Richie Dunne Claiming first prize of €500, second prize of €250 went to John Butler with the €100 third prize going to Brendan Ryan. Thanks to all who participated and helped run this fundraiser, we raised a whopping €5,300 after prizes.

R.I.P Kay Skehan

Gortnahoe Glengoole GAA Club would like to offer its condolences to the Skehan family on the passing of Kay.

The Skehan family are heavily involved in the club with Martin & Kay involved in the Lotto since its inception, David who was one of the founding members of the club Lotto and Club Secretary for 9 years and Paddy who is still playing hurling and football with the club & Diane who played with the ladies football team until recently

Funeral details below

Passed Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Martin, and loving mother of David, Patrick and Diane. Sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughter, daughters in law Anne Marie and Maeve, adored granson Michael, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Doyles Funeral Home, Urlingford on Tuesday 2nd July from 5pm to 8pm. Arriving to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe for Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11.30am followed by burial in Fennor cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to ICU, Beaumont hospital.

Club Lotto

There was no winner of the GAA Development Lotto Jackpot of €5,400 held in the Hall , No's drawn: 7,11, 23 & 30. Lucky dip winners: Jerry Hayes c/o Hogan's Ballysloe. Rena Ryan Rathbeg. Theresa Norton Urard. Kathleen Guilfoyle Urlingford. Sellers Prize: Gerry Kavanagh Grange. Next week's draw to be held in Prout's Gortnahoe on 4th July. for Jackpot of €5,600.I