St Patricks club notes

September 16, 2014

Senior Football:
Our senior footballers big championship game will go ahead this Saturday afternoon when we will take on St. Kieran's of Ardagh in the quarter finals of the Limerick senior football championship. This game is a part of a double header in Kilmallock with our important game throwing in at 2.30pm the other quarter final game between Newcastlewest and Ballylanders will throw in following our game at 4pm. Please come out and support our senior footballers this Saturday.
Junior hurlers:
Our junior hurlers good run ended last Sunday evening in Mungret when we were second best to Na Piarsaigh in the final championship league group game. Our hurlers getting off to a bad start to this year's championship losing our two opening championship games but then continue a good run of victories but in the vital game last Saturday were a victory would have put us through to the semi finals but short a good few players due to work commitments and holidays we were just not strong enough for the Caherdavin side going down by 3-24 to 0-10.
Underage:
U16s:
Our under 16 footballers are training away for the County semi final while awaiting for a venue and date for the big Day.
U12 Football:
Our U12 squad took part in a commemoration match for young Aaron O Flaherty who tragically died over the summer. The game was played in Claughaun on Thursday 4th. An excellent and close game of football was played out between the 2 teams. Swapping score for score, the many people that were in Claughaun to pay tribute to Aaron and his family were treated to a pulsating game of football between two skilful sides. At the final whistle the Saints had given their all but came up one point short of the home side. Many thanks to Claughaun GAA for inviting us on the night. Many thanks to players, parents and supporters that turned up on the night.
U12 Hurling:
The U12 hurling season came to a close on Saturday 6th. The U-12 hurlers finished their campaign with the U12 finals day in Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.  There were two good wins and performances against St Marys Rathkeale and Caherline to cap a fine season. This group of players has developed over the season and have great potential. Many thanks to all players and parents for their commitment this season.
U12 Football:
The U12 Football season came to a close on Saturday 13th. The Squad finished their season with the U12 finals day in UL. There were 2 good wins and some excellent performances against Bruff and Mungret to end the season. This group of players have shown real promise over the course of the season from the initial match out in Cappamore, through the U12 blitzes in Pairc Ui Chaoimh right up until Saturday. Many thanks to all players and parents for their commitment this season.
Underage Training:
U6, U8 and U10 Gaelic Football Training has resumed on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm in Rhebogue.
U6, U8 and U10 Hurling Training continue every Friday at 6.30pm in Rhebogue also.
Fixtures:
Wednesday 24th U13 Hurling home to Ballinacurra Gaels. 6pm Throw in
Saturday 27th U14 Shield Final against Templeglantine in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale. Throw in 11.45am
Saturday 27th U10 Munster Inter County Blitz. Details to Follow
Monday 29th U13 Hurling home to Herbertstown. 6pm Throw in.
Fundraising:
The club ran a very successful fundraiser draw in association with our main sponsor Parkway Shopping Centre for our all weather pitch development tickets were on sale over the past number of months many thanks to all who sold and supported the draw over the summer the draw took place last Sunday afternoon at the Parkway Shopping Centre at 4pm. with the top prize of €100 shopping voucher sponsored by Parkway S.C. going to Mr Paul Downes of St. Patrick's G.A.A. Club, 2nd prize of an overnight stay at the Woodlands Hotel Adare went to Mr Tim O Connor Snr St Patrick's G.A.A. Club, 3rd prizes of 2 All Ireland Football Final Tickets went to Mr Pat Ryan of Dromin/Athlacca G.A.A. Club, other prize winners were Brian Melican of Kilkee, Sean Kelly of Claughaun Road Garryowen, Michelle Mausley of Dromroe, Brendan McMahon of Parteen and Eric Rochford of St. Patrick's G.A.A. Club. The club would like to thank all our sponsors and a special thanks to Kenneth
(Hammy) Dawson for the great work Kenneth put in to make the draw a success. Once again I ask all club members and supporters to support the Parkway shopping Centre if you can as the Parkway Shopping Centre was one of the clubs main sponsored for this fundraising event.
Limerick Camogie Team:
All at the club would like to congratulate the Limerick Camogie team on their victory over Kilkenny in the All Ireland intermediate camogie final in Croke Park last Sunday.
Sympathies:
All at St. Patrick's G.A.A. Club would like to sympathies to the Walsh and Doyle family on the recent death of Kitty Walsh (nee Doyle)
Club Website:
Check out our club website at www.stpatricksgaa.ie for all the latest club news, fixtures, results and lots more. Also keep up with the news on the clubs Facebook and Twitter for updates
Membership:
Membership for the club is still open is now due. Rates are as Follows Adult €40. Student/U21 €20 and U18 €10. Contact Eamonn Phelan or any Club committee member.
Fixtures:
All Adults team fixtures for the coming season can be found on the club calendar at http://www.stpatricks.limerick.gaa.ie/


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