SENIOR HURLERS: The Senior hurlers suffered an agonising late defeat to Na Piarsaigh in the County Hurling League & City Championship Final. Na Piarsaigh started at a high tempo and led by 0-4 to 0-1 after ten minutes. Kevin O'Brien was the first name on the scoreboard for Patrickswell. The remainder of the first half was extremely even. Aaron Gillane struck two points, while Peter Harty, John Flynn and Barry Foley chipped in with a point each. At the interval, the Caherdavin men held a 0-9 to 0-6 lead.

The second half started with a scorching Aaron Gillane goal within a minute. The scores were level and the battle was on. Na Piarsaigh managed to nudge ahead by 0-13 to 1-7 with fifteen minutes left. However Patrickswell produced a quartet of points by Aaron Gillane  (0-2), Peter Harty and Lar Considine to establish a 1-11 to 0-13 lead with ten minutes left. Na Piarsaigh quickly equalised, but they appeared to be finally sunk by a Peter Harty goal and Diarmaid Byrnes point. A further two points built a 2-14 to 0-15 advantage for Patrickswell with five minutes on the clock. The trophies seemed destined for Patrickswell. Na Piarsaigh scored another point before they notched a clever goal from a free that caught the 'Well off guard. There was a grandstand finale as injury time approached. Patrickswell held a one-point lead at 2-14 to 1-16. Unfortunately Na Piarsaigh were first to the breaking balls and produced another two points to win the match by 1-18 to 2-14. Hard luck to the players and management.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Club AGM takes place on Tuesday December 13 at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All members are most welcome.

SEASON TICKET 2017: The Limerick 2017 Season Ticket is now available from the County Board or the club. The price of €100 includes entrance to all County Board club matches, an option to purchase an All-Ireland Hurling Final ticket and discounts for a number of companies.

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