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Shannonbridge notes
The Shannonbridge AGM was held on Friday last, 28th November in Shannonbridge national school in which there was a very good turn-out between members and players alike.
Christmas gift ideas from Scullion Hurls
Christmas is upon us and once again Scullion Hurls have a wide selection of hurling and GAA related gifts available for you to choose from.
Three senior club finals down for decision
Barring draws in the AIB GAA Leinster, Munster and Ulster (replay) football senior club finals, the curtain will come down on the 2008 senior campaign on Sunday next.
Ferbane club notes
The AGM of Ferbane GAA club will be held on Friday week (12th) December at 8.30pm in Ferbane Heritage Centre.
Ballycumber GAA Notes
Ballycumber/Doon joined forces to take part in Junior Scor this year.
Raheens and Na Fianna club notes
A presentation night for the successful members of the Colaiste Iosagain, Portarlington, Co Offaly team who captured the Leinster and All-Ireland Colleges B Senior Football Titles earlier this year will be held in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois on Thursday Dec 11th at 7:30pm .
Shamrocks Notes
Final reminder that our AGM takes place this Friday evening at 7.30pm in Rahan clubhouse. All members are asked to attend.
Season ticket introduced
The GAA has launched a reduced price season ticket for the 2009 season which would offer purchasers a chance to buy an All-Ireland final ticket should their county reach a decider.
Whelahan rues slow start
Padjoe Whelahan claimed Birr left victory behind them in their Leinster club hurling final defeat to Ballyhale Shamrocks.
Leinster club SHC final: Ballyhale regain title
First half goals from the Reid brothers, TJ and Eoin, paved the way for Ballyhale Shamrocks’ victory over holders Birr in the Leinster club hurling final at chilly Nowlan Park.
Sunday’s roundup
Ballyhale Shamrocks are the Leinster club hurling champions while De La Salle of Waterford have claimed Munster honours, but a replay will be needed to decide the Ulster club SFC winners, on a day of three senior provincial finals.
Hannify: Shamrocks are on a revenge mission
Birr’s Rory Hanniffy has stated that Ballyhale Shamrocks are on a "revenge mission" for tomorrow’s Leinster club senior hurling final.
Offaly stars return
New Offaly boss Richie Connor has been boosted by the news that a number of high-profile players who weren’t involved or opted out last year are set to return to the fold in 2009.
Killeigh GAA Notes
Good luck to Birr in Sunday’s Leinster club final vs Ballyhale. We hope Birr retain their title, and head for greater glory.
Teehan joins Dublin management set-up
New Dublin hurling boss Anthony Daly has revealed that former Offaly player Vincent Teehan will be part of his management set-up.
National league fixtures announced
The GAA has confirmed that following a meeting of it’s Central Council that the fixtures for the Allianz GAA Football and Hurling National Leagues have been confirmed.
Carroll Cuisine extend Offaly sponsorship
The continuation of the longest running sponsorship in the GAA was announced at the launch of the new Offaly jersey last week.
Kelly to soldier on
Offaly’s long-serving goalkeeper Padraig Kelly has made his services available to new football manager Richie Connor.
Shannonbridge notes
Shannonbridge GAA annual general meeting will take place this Friday evening, 28th November at 7.45pm in Shannonbridge National School.
Three club finals down for decision
Next Sunday is the busiest day of the season on the AIB GAA senior provincial club championship final front with three deciders on the schedule in Leinster, Munster and Ulster.
St. Brigids club notes
St. Brigids excellent run in the Leinster Championship came to an end last sunday when they were defeated by Ballyroan of Laois on a scoreline of 2-7 to 7 points in extremely wet conditions.
Ferbane club notes
The club held its AGM on Thursday last November 20th and the following were elected for 2009.
Raheens and Na Fianna club notes
There was a large turnout at the AGM of Raheen GAA which took place last Friday 21ST November in the clubhouse Geashill.
Congrats to Rhode
Killeigh GAA extend congratulations to Rhode on their victory over Eire Og of Carlow, and qualifying for the Leinster Final against Kilmacud Crokes. Best wishes in the final to former Killeigh player, Declan Gorman, now on the Rhode management team.
Whelahan to miss Ballyhale clash
Birr’s hopes of retaining their Leinster club hurling title on Sunday have been dealt a major blow with the news that Brian Whelahan has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Ballycumber GAA Notes
Congratulations and best wishes to Rhode on qualifying for the Leinster Football Final against Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin.
Rhode boss rues Sullivan dismissal
Rhode manager Tom Coffey has admitted that Shane Sullivan’s straight red card against Eire Og is a huge blow to their chances of claiming a first Leinster club football title at Kilmacud Crokes’ expense.
Leinster club IFC: Ballyroan and Ultan’s safety through
Former Laois senior kingpins Ballyroan-Abbey will face Meath’s St. Ultan’s in the Leinster intermediate club football final following their respective semi-finals wins over St. Brigid’s and James Stephens.
Leinster club SFC: McNamee fires Rhode into decider
An exhibition of scoring from Niall McNamee, which saw the corner-forward notch 1-7 - 1-5 from play - helped Offaly champions Rhode overcome Éire Óg by a convincing 14 points yesterday at Dr Cullen Park, Carlow, and advance into the Leinster club SFC final.
Sunday’s results
All the results from Sunday’s club football action which saw Corofin crowned Connacht SFC winners and Nemo Rangers dumped out of Munster by Drom-Broadford of Limerick.
Wexford and Offaly toss for venue
Wexford and Offaly have agreed to toss for home advantage for both hurling and football should they clash in the 2009 Leinster championship.
St Brigid’s into provincial last four
St Brigid’s took their place in the semi-finals of the Leinster Club Intermediate Football Championship with a five-point victory over St Kevin’s of Kildare after extra-time last Sunday.
Hanniffy wary of Shamrocks’ pair
Birr captain Rory Hanniffy admits that he aware of the fact that his side face a completely different Ballyhale Shamrocks outfit in the Leinster SHC final this time around.
Killeigh GAA Notes
AGM Friday 5th December 2008. Now that on field activities have closed down for another year, the action moves indoors. The Annual General Meeting will be held in the club roooms at 8.00p.m. on above date.
Players’ grants under threat
Sports Minister Martin Cullen has admitted that the GAA players’ grants scheme could be scrapped after just one year.
McManus to soldier on
Veteran Offaly football star Ciaran McManus has confirmed his availability to new manager Richie Connor.
Leinster dates and venues announced
The Leinster Council has announced dates and venues for its 2009 championship fixtures in both football and hurling.
St. Brigids club notes
St. Brigids recorded a hard earned win on St. Kevins of Kildare last sunday on a scoreline of 1-8 to 6 points after extra time. Full match report on sports pages. St. Brigids now go on to face the Laois champions Ballyroan.
Ballycumber GAA Notes
A Minor Club Table Quiz will take place in the Community Centre on Saturday 22nd. November from 9 - 11 p.m. All families welcome.
Ferbane club notes
The club AGM will be held tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9pm in Hiney’s of Ferbane.
Shamrocks Notes
Shamrocks AGM is fixed for Sunday 7th December at 6pm in Rahan Clubhouse. All members are asked to attend.
Raheens and Na Fianna club notes
The Annual General Meeting of Raheen GAA Club will take place this Friday 21st November at 8pm SHARP in the Clubhouse, Geashill. ALL Players, Members & Officials are asked to attend
Killeigh GAA Notes
Killeigh’s hopes of winning this competition and qualifying for a trip to Europe ended with this 3 point defeat, on a day when they travelled to County Kildare, but lost their scoring touch
Leinster GAA fixtures
All the Leinster club provincial fixtures for the coming week.
Birr hope to have Whelahan back for final
Birr are keeping their fingers crossed that Brian Whelahan will be able to play some part in Sunday week’s Leinster club hurling final against Ballyhale Shamrocks.
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