The Senior hurlers snatched a late victory against Effin by producing a robust second half performance in Bruff. Effin scored the opening point, but Patrickswell were quick to respond with three unanswered points of their own. However, last year's Munster Intermediate champions stunned the 'Well with a purple patch of one goal and three points. The remainder of the half yielded four more points each. At the interval, Effin held a deserved 1-8 to 0-7 lead. There was much for the 'Well to ponder during the half-time break.

Patrickswell started the second half with two points, but Effin increased their advantage with three additional points. Our prospects looked distinctly unfavourable at 1-11 to 0-9. Key substitutions breathed new life into the 'Well as they began to grind down their opponents. In a significant fifteen minute spell, Patrickswell notched five points to Effin's two scores, and trailed by 1-13 to 0-14. Effin were on the back foot, but time was running out. With a few minutes of normal time left on the clock, Kevin O'Brien popped up to produce a neat goal. The 'Well led by 1-14 to 1-13 and were relieved to close out the match. Effin were distraught, but they had announced themselves on the senior stage.


The Junior A hurlers won their second match against Na Piarsaigh in the City League by 1-10 to 0-12. They sit at the top of the table with their final group match against Kildimo Pallaskenry. Well done to all the players and management.

The Under 16 hurlers suffered defeat against Cappamore over the weekend. The team had been very depleted by absences.

The Under 14 hurlers beat Deel Rangers by 3-9 to 0-3 and qualify for the League final. The Under 12 hurlers lost to Mungret by two points. They fielded a different team in each half and there were good performances from Tomás Crowe, Paul Kelly, Conor Fitzgerald, Clive Kirby and Josh Considine.

The Dark Horse will host a fundraiser for the Féile team's trip to the All-Ireland Finals in Dublin. There is a barbeque on Saturday May 19th from 5pm to 10pm. The event is kindly sponsored by Fergus Kilcoyne of the Dark Horse.


The Golf Classic occurs on Friday 1st June at Adare Manor GC. Teams of four cost €200 and teebox sponsorship is available at €50. This event is a major fundraiser for the club and a great opportunity to meet your fellow club members. The event was formally launched at the clubhouse last Thursday evening and was attended by Club sponsor Bernard Duggan and event sponsor Tom Leahy of West Auto Electrics.


The Clothes Recycling Drive was a terrific success last week. The club wishes to thank everyone who donated items to the cause. Your generosity is much appreciated. Once again, the camogie club must be complimented for their hard work and unwavering commitment to Patrickswell GAA Club. The Under 14 camogie girls were beaten by Kilmallock in the final round of the league. Tweet

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