Crookedwood GAA Notes 

Hurling League Division 1A 

Crookedwood 1-20 Brownstown 3-10. Our first game in the league proved to be a fruitful one as we took two points from this fiercely contested game in Archerstown. On a lovely evening for hurling, the crowd of loyal supporters from both sides were treated to a good game. The home team opened the scoring with a pointed free, but we levelled matters within minutes with a similar score. Brownstown hit a purple patch, scoring 1-3 without reply, before two pointed frees from Barry O’Mara sandwiched a fine point from Shane McGovern to keep us in touch. We traded points to hit the water break a goal behind, 1-5 to 0-5. A lull in scoring ensued after the water break, but Brownstown struck next with another pointed free. A point apiece from play (Barry & Noel Yourell) narrowed the gap to two before Brownstown pointed a free and then Barry hit an identical score. Just as the first half entered injury time, our opponents finished the half with a goal to leave them five to the good at half time. With the wind at our backs for the second half we set about reducing the deficit and hit 1-4 without reply to take the lead for the first time in the game, the goal from Conor Savage was a rasping ground strike, with the points coming from four different men. Brownstown regained the lead with their third goal, Barry hit another point from play and a sideline cut the blues put them three up at the final water break. Ultimately, the game was decided in the final quarter, two points from play were followed by a pointed 65 for Brownstown. Two points in as many minutes drew us level with five minutes left in the contest, the home team snook ahead on 26 minutes but that would be their final score, as we hit five points (one a cracker from Oisín Boyle) to run out winners in the end. This was a good team performance, for the first game of the year, well done to all, a special mention to Robert Burge who made his debut for the club. Team: Robert Burge, John Kiernan, Damien Grifferty, Seamus Savage, Adam Bate, Feichín Óg Brennan, Johnny Nally, Eddie Nally, Ronan Scally (0-1), Brendan McCarthy, Noel Yourell (0-2), Shane McGovern (0-4), Conor Savage (1-0), Brian McLoughlin (0-1), Barry O’Mara (0-11). Subs used; D.Hyland for Bate, Simon McCarthy for Yourell,( inj), Enda Murray for Grifferty (inj), Oisín Boyle (0-1) for B.McCarthy (inj), Ciarán McGovern for Mcloughlin. 

Hurling league Division 3A 

 Crookedwood 4-12 Ringtown 0-12. The ‘junior’ squad continued the winning trend on Thursday evening, when Ringtown were the visitors. After a dry day, a spell of rain threatened to spoil the game for both teams and supporters. But thankfully the rain subsided, and a lively game of hurling ensued. We got off to the best possible start, straight from the throw in a long delivery from Oisín Boyle evaded the Ringtown goalie and ended up in the net. Wind assisted, we added another 2-3 (goals from Simon McCarthy & Enda Murray, two points from Brendan McCarthy and one from Ger Brennan) before the visitors registered their first score. Another goal from Ger Brennan and a pointed free from Brendan put us in a commanding position late in the first half. Ringtown added their second point but this was answered by Conor Savages two pointed frees. A Ringtown point finished first half scoring, as we held a strong lead at the break, 4-6 to 0-3. One would forgive the visitors for throwing in the towel at this point, but with the wind at their backs for the second half, they came out all guns blazing. Five unanswered points from play showed their intent, and it seemed to shake up the Wood lads, but once we settled down, we registered five points (three from Brendan, one each from Conor & Enda) in a row to restore our healthy lead. Brendans final point on 23 minutes would be our last of the game, as our opponents finished strong with four more points. Team; Adam Mitchell, John Kiernan, Antoin Savage, Jack Butler, D.Hyland, Seamus Savage, Cian Yourell, Johnny Nally, Brendan McCarthy (0-6), Oisín Boyle (1-0), Conor Savage (0-3), Simon McCarthy (1-0), Ciaran McGovern, Ger Brennan (1-1), Enda Murray (1-1). Subs; Aran Whelan for Kiernan, Cathal Bawle for C.McGovern, Noel Kiernan for S.McCarthy, C.McGovern for G.Brennan, S.McCarthy for D.Hyland. Well done to Jack Butler who made his adult debut in this match.  

Fixtures 

Clonkill will be the visitors on Friday evening for the next round of division 3A, throw in at 7:30, and they will also be the visitors on Sunday for round 2 of division 1A, throw in at 11:30. Best of luck to all in these games. 

Underage Training 

Underage training continues for our under 9s and under 7s every Friday at 6:30, in tandem with underage camogie training. It’s great to see the excitement & passion on show every Friday, long may it continue. 

Cul Camp 

We are hosting a cul camps this year from the week beginning August 9th, for boys & girls aged between 6 and 13. The link to book is https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/... 

Child Safeguarding & Garda Vetting 

Please note that Child Safeguarding, Garda Vetting and Foundation Coaching courses for all coaches is required and essential as part of GAA requirements. This is a great time to make sure you are up to date in all areas. If you need further clarification or information on available courses, please contact Niall O’Brien on 087-1473360 

Lotto  

Results for Thursday 10th June for a jackpot of €6,450: numbers drawn were 2,5,12,17. The jackpot was not won, and the following were the prize winners: Ronan Scally (Online), Paula Davitt, (annual ticket), Pat Boylan, Ringtown GAA. Our next draw will be on Thursday 24th June. Like all clubs, normal fundraising activities have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. To that end we are asking all club supporters, near and far to support our lotto as this is the only means we have available to pay the bills. You can now play online via the link; www.klubfunder.com and search for CrookedwoodGAAClub/lotto. It is easy to play and set-up an account if you wish to do so. For smartphone users there is also an app called Klubapp where you can select Crookedwood as your club and play the lotto at the touch of a button. This gives Crookedwood people all over the world a simple option to support the club. We are still accepting cash payments if the online method is not for you. There is also an option to pay in advance for a year, please contact any club member and the paperwork can be posted or emailed to you. Thank you for your continued support. 

Membership 

Membership is now due for 2021. It can be paid online on our Klubfunder page, please contact any committee member for more info or to pay your membership. The membership rates are as follows: Adult (over 18 player/mentor/committee) membership is €40, Family €80, Student (over 18) €30, Underage €25, Nursery €20, Social Member (giving insured access to walking track) €25. Renewing online is straightforward but if anyone runs into difficulty please contact me on 087-7867663  

Community help 

We would like to reassure you that Crookedwood GAA is available to help all in the community with anything and everything that needs to be done, e.g., to get your shopping, prescriptions, fuel supplies, etc. If you, or someone you know needs assistance, please contact any of the following or any committee member. Feichin Brennan (087-6744651), Gerry Butler (087-4129846), Derek Orme (086-8736636), Deirdre Orme (087-0547791), Ciaran McKenna (087-2777444), Barbara Orme (087-6103611). 

Walking Track 

The walking track will be open and lit up every evening for paid up members to avail of a safe area to exercise. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to while using the track. 

Westmeath GAA 

It got no easier for our hurlers as Limerick came to town and inflicted another defeat, after a good performance. Our footballers lost to Cork and got relegated to division 3. 

Contact 

I can be contacted at 087-7867663 or via email at the following: [email protected]  

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