Newcastlewest club notes
May 04, 2016Mouse Racing fundraiser
Sunday night last Newcastle West GAA Juvenile held a fundraiser in the Ballintemple Inn, the event was a huge success and was very well supported by the juvenile player's and parents.
The younger players revelled in the racing shouting on their own and their friends mice.
The Club would like to thank all the players and parents who bought mice and also the patrons of the club who took out adverts and sponsored races.
The unique event was enjoyed by all and many comments were made on the great social occasion hat was had with players and parents off all age groups mingling through the night.
The Club would like to thank the Ballintemple for hosting the evnt and all those who organised the night which was run with the utmost efficiency. Thanks again to all.
County Senior Football Championship 2016
Newcastle west played Ballysteen of Friday night in the Bog Garden, Newcastle started well going into an early lead but this was pulled back by a Ballysteen goal, The first half was a tight affair with little given by any side, Newcastle again started the second half brightly but could never lose sight of Ballysteen. Credit to Newcastle west, the never lost their nerve and ran out two point winners at the end of a tough hour of football. The football championship now takes a break and next up is the intermediate Hurling Championship.
County Intermediate Hurling Championship
Feenagh Kilmeedy are our opponents in the First round of the hurling championship, this local derby takes place in Dromcollogher on Friday May 7th at 7.15pm. All support is welcome.
Limerick Minor Footballers 2016
Congrats to the Limerick minor footballers had a great victory over Waterford on Wednesday night last to set up a Munster Semi final Vs Cork after he Leaving cert. Club players Diarmaid Kelly and Seamus Hurley played a significant part in the victory, both having powerful performances
Well Done Doarmaid and Seamus from all in Newcastle west
Newcastle West U6's
Training resumes for Newcastle West U6 Footballers and Hurlers on Sat May 14th in the All weather field in Newcastle West. Time to be confirmed closer to the time.
Newcastle West U8's
Friday last the 29th of April a strong representation of our U8 hailed on Mac Nevil park in Rathkeale to encounter their first blitz of the season. Coming out in force we had two teams in the black and white jerseys. With three games each the boys got to display there ever improving skills against their opponents Croom/kilfinnee, Knockaderry and Adare. Each match showed the team gearing up their passion and desire in both attacking and defence. Despite the cold felt by the supporters the boys showed no signs of feeling it as they all got suck in and embraced each games with conviction.
Well done to all the teams, trainers and supporters who made the blitz possible.
U8's hurling training is now on every Wednesday and Saturdays. Wednesday evening training is on in the all-weather pitch from 7 until 8pm. Saturday morning training remains the same at 10am.
Newcastle West U10's
Training for U10's is on Friday evening's in the all weather pitch from 5.45pm-6.45pm
Newcastle West U12's
Training for U12's is on the main Gaa field from 10 am until 11.30am each Saturday morning.
U12 Football league
Newcastle West Vs Granagh Ballingarry, Newcastle West Vs Mountcollins
On Thursday evening last, our 2 teams played away, it was a bitterly cold evening but 2 comprehensive victories warmed the cockle's and eased the journey home.
We also played a challenge match vs Newtownshandrum on Saturday morning, missing a few players, the 16 boys who travelled put their bodies on the line and played their hearts out, it was a great tough game to get this early in the season.
U12 Panel of players
Kasper Bochnak, Harry Edwards, Con Hayes, John Whelan, Niall Doherty, Ethan Kirwan, Sean Thorley, Emmet Righter, Jamie O'Regan, Jack Kelly, Fionn Ahern, Dylan Scanlon, Aaron Neville, John O'Grady, Cathal hayes, Andrew Lyons, Aaron Mullane, Evan Meehan, Sean Geraghty, Jamie O'Regan,John Whelan, Patrick Noonan, Oisin Collins, Conor walshe
Hurling Fixtures
Group Name Start Date Start Time Round Home Team Away Team
Group E Thurs 5th May 6:45:00 PM 2 Kileedy V Newcastle West (Black))
Group G Thurs 5th May 6:45:00 PM 2 Templeglantine V Newcastle West (White)
Under 15 Hurling result
Newcastle West 3-09 Askeaton 1-06
Senior Football Championship Result
Newcasltewest 0-08 Ballysteen 1-03
Junior A Football League Semi Final Result
Gerald Griffins 1-06 Newcastle West 1-05
Fixtures:
County Intermediate Hurling Championship
Feenagh Kilmeedy v Newcastle West 07/05 Dromcollogher 7.15pm
Newcastle West v Mungret 14/05 Croagh 7.15pm
Fixtures in Newcastle West GAA Field
Senior Hurling
Na Piarsaigh v Kilmallock 08/05 Newcastle West 2.00pm
Bruree v Ballybrown 13/05 Newcastle West 7.15pm
Intermediate Hurling
St Kierans v Dromco llogher Broadford 06/05 Newcastle West 7.15pm
Master Fixture List 2016
The Master Fixture list is available to view on Newcastle west GAA Website.
http://ncwgaa.com/news/10000185/Master_Fixture_Program_2016
University of Limerick launches new Sports Scholarship Programme
The University of Limerick has long been known as "Ireland's Sporting Campus" supporting the development of many of Ireland's leading sportspeople for over 40 years. With some of the best facilities, coaches and sports scientists all in one place it has been an environment that has nurtured Ireland's best talent for generations. Now UL will significantly enhance its support to its student athletes through what we believe will become Irelands best Sports Scholarship programme combining all of the great supports we can offer to help maximise our students' talent.
There will be three levels of award, Gold, Silver and Bronze with a value of up to €10000 at the Gold level. Scholarship holders will benefit from support in the areas of accommodation, registration, sports science, coaching and mentoring. We believe UL will offer you a unique world class environment to train and study.
To find out more and to apply online visit www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships where you can also download a brochure with all of the details. If you then have any further questions you can contact us on [email protected].
Closing date is the 1st of July 2016 and is open to all new entrants for the 2016/17 academic year as well as all current students.
The University of Limerick Sports Scholarship social media campaign will soon be launching. We will be using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to reach as many Irish athletes as possible. We hope to connect with the members of your sports organisation and to encourage them to apply for the UL Sports Scholarships.
Below are the details of where you can find University of Limerick on social media, if you are not already, then please do follow us. And if you could like, share and retweet our posts to help us reach your members that would be very much appreciated.
Facebook: universityoflimerick
Twitter: @universityoflimerick
Instagram: @university_of_limerick
Snapchat: uoflimerick
LIT Sports Scholarships
Limerick Institute of Technology and LIT Sports are delighted to bring you our scholarship information for the academic year 2016/2017. The scholarship brochure along with all the information required and details on how to apply can be found on our website www.ncwgaa.com
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the LIT Sports Office on 061-293492 or by mobile 086-1742483
Lotto Draw Results: Jackpot is 20,000 Euro
Due to Bank holiday, draw took place on Tuesday night and full draw results will be published in next week's observer
Website
For all the latest news please visit our website www.ncwgaa.com
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