Aughinish Diving Club
Have you ever watched a documentary on life beneath the seas and wondered what it would be like to see it first hand? Have you ever wanted to try out Scuba Diving but were unsure where to go? Well here is the answer you have been looking for. Aughinish diving club are holding a try-a-dive in Askeaton Swimming Pool on Wedenesday November 27th at 7.15pm. A Try-A-Dive is where an instructor will bring you on a dive in the safety of the swimming pool so that you can experience the sensation of being underwater. There is no commitment needed to take part in a Try-A-Dive. For further information contact Liz on secretary@aughinishdivingclub.com or 087 2519367 or have a look at our website www.aughinishdivingclub.com Over the winter months the club trains new SCUBA Divers.  This gives you the opportunity to practice your new skills in the safety of the pool, so that when the good weather arrives (or the Irish Summer), you will be ready to take that first step into the open water. The club is affiliated to The Underwater Council (CFT), the national governing body for recreational underwater sports in Ireland (www.diving.ie)
Ballybrown GAA Club
Club Lotto: There was no winner of last week’s Club Lotto! The numbers drawn were 8, 23, 26, 28, Bonus 22. Tickets are available for €2 at all the usual locations. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,200. Remember if you’re not in you can’t win! Mass: Mass for Deceased members of Ballybrown G.A.A. Club will take place next Saturday November 9th @ 8pm. A large turnout from the players /Officers of Ballybrown G.A.A Senior Club, Juvenile Club and Camogie Club would be appreciated. Scór na nóg: Ballybrown GAA Club are seeking members who will represent them in this years Scór na nóg. Those willing to take part are asked to contact Evelyn Adams on 087-2211804 as soon as possible. Categories include Set Dancing, Recitation, Instrumental Music and Quiz. You can now follow Ballybrown GAA Club, and keep up to date with results and fixtures on www.ballybrown.limerick.gaa.ie.To find us on Face book go to the official GAA club site and follow the link on the web-site.
Camogue Rovers GAA club
Football
Camogue Rovers were denied a place in the county final of the Junior B football championship as they lost to Feenagh Kilmeedy in the county semi final on Saturday 2nd November in Ballyagran after extra time on a scoreline of 1-9 to 2-7. Conditions were very poor as there were very heavy showers and a strong wind. This meant for very slippery conditions under foot and a ball that was more like a wet bar of soap. Camogue Rovers played with the aid of the wind in the first half and perhaps failed to really capitalise on the advantage of the wind as they only scored 1-3 but the Camogue Rovers defense really kept Feenagh Kilmeedy at bay as they only conceded one point. Camogue Rovers captain, Michael Lynch, opened the scoring for Camogue Rovers with a goal in the first few minutes of the game. Feenagh replied with a point shortly after and Camogue Rovers finished out the scoring in the opening half with points from Arthur Riordan, Anthony Punch and Anthony Neylon. When David Cregan was pulled down close to the goal mouth in the first half Camogue Rovers were awarded a penalty, however, a great save from the Feenagh Kilmeedy keeper denied Camogue Rovers of further extending their lead.
In the second half Feenagh Kilmeedy played with the aid of the wind, but Camogue Rovers showed great strength and determination as they got the opening score of the second half with a point from Arthur Riordan. Feenagh Kilmeedy fought back and replied with a point and Camogue Rovers once again counteracted this with a point from Anthony Punch. Camogue Rovers were now 6 points up but playing against a very strong wind and Feenagh Kilmeedy changed their tactics as they moved their tall midfielder into full forward and sent in high balls. Shortly after doing this Feenagh Kilmeedy got a goal, followed by 2 points from placed balls and one point from play to make it a draw with 5 minutes to go. Camogue Rovers were far from dead and buried as they fought back and recaptured the lead with a point from Jake Mulcahy. But Camogue Rovers luck ran out in injury time as Feenagh Kilmeedy got a point to draw the game on a scoreline of 1-6 to 1-6 taking the game to extra time.
There were a lot of tired and sore bodies going into extra time as every player had tried his very best throughout the game. Camogue Rovers Captain, Michael Lynch showed great spirit and strength of character as he got the 2 opening points in extra time putting Camogue Rovers back in the lead. However, the lead was short lived as Feenagh Kilmeedy got a goal at the other end to take the lead for the first time in the game.
Feenagh Kilmeedy were now a point ahead on a scoreline of 1-8 to 2-6 going into the second half of extra time but Anthony Punch stepped up to take a free for Camogue Rovers and put it over the bar to bring it back to a draw. Camogue Rovers were hungry for the win and put everything they had into it for the last 5 minutes but unfortunately three chances they had went wide and that much sought after point to put them back in the lead alluded them. In the last few minutes Feenagh Kilmeedy regrouped and rallied down the field and despite great defensive efforts by Camogue Rovers they managed to find a way through and they recaptured the lead once more just before the final whistle was blown. The game finished on a scoreline of 2-7 to 1-9 in favour of Feenagh Kilmeedy.
The team and scorers were as follows: M Cronin, W Moloney, T O Donnell, B O Connor, M O Donnell, S O Sullivan G Creamer, P O Connor, J Hayes, A Neylon (0-1), J Mulcahy (0-1), A Riordan (0-2), A Punch (0-3), M Lynch (1-2), D Cregan. Substitutes: J Cosgrove, T McCarthy, J Ryan, M Hennesey, B Hogan.
Camogue Rovers football championship campaign is now finished for another year. We would like to thank the management, selectors and trainers for their time, dedication and commitment throughout the year, namely Jim Cronin, Seamus O Loughlin and Arthur Riordan. Thanks also to the players, supporters and sponsors.
Claughaun GAA Club
U-21 FOOTBALL:
The team are in Championship action on Friday, 8th November v Dromcollogher Broadford
MINOR HURLING:
St. Michaels played Murroe Boher in the Minor Hurling Championship on Sunday, 27th October in Rhebogue. Despite a hard working performance it wasn’t to be on the day as Murroe shaded it, the final score St. Michael’s 0-08; Murroe Boher: 1-07
DOG NIGHT:
Claughaun are holding our annual Dog Night on the 30th November, in the New Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Tickets are available from the bar or any committee member. The tickets are €10 each and each ticket holder can bring as many children under 16 years as they please.
Each ticket also enters you into the Buster Race. If the 8th race on the night finishes in the order of Your Lucky Numbers printed on your ticket, you will win a cash prize of €500.
Claughaun are also using this event as part of the gathering to bring all club members from past and present together for what promises to be a fantastic night.
Participants are limited to 720 people.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
LOTTO:
Last weeks jackpot of €9,200 wasn’t won. Numbers drawn were 9, 12, 15, 23 . This weeks jackpot is €9,300. You can play your numbers online at www.locallotto.ie sign up for 52 draws, get 4 free. Or 26 draws and get 2 draws free.
FRIDAY NIGHT 45’s:
Come to the club on Friday nights at 9pm for a game of 45 in the run up to Christmas. Nightly winners prize of a €30 voucher.
SCÓR NA NÓG:
Scór na nÓg will take place this year on the 15th November.
There are eight events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilà Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Recitation/ScéalaÃocht, Ballad Group, N…ovelty Act, Question Time and Set Dancing. The competition is for young people under 17.
Anybody who may be interested in taking part, please comtact Michael Halpin, 087-7792610.
Doon GAA Club
County Junior B Hurling Championship
Doon will replay their County Junior B Hurling Championship semi-final against Feohanagh Castlemahon this Saturday (9th November) in Kilbreedy at 2.30pm. Extra time will again be played if necessary.
Munster Minor Hurling Champions
Congratulations to our minor hurlers who are Munster Champions since last Saturday afternoon, winning the inaugural inter-county club minor hurling competition, which was played on a blitz basis in Dr Morris Park in Thurles. Doon beat Causeway of Kerry by 3-07 to 0-04 in their first game and then met De La Salle of Waterford in the semi-final winning 3-15 to 0-08. We played Nenagh of Tipperary in the final and had a 0-9 to 0-7 victory taking the title. Well done to all involved.
Doon GAA Club 125 Dinner Dance
Tickets for our 125 Dinner Dance are now on sale at €25 each. Date – Saturday 23rd November at Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort. Please contact Valerie 087 9244150 or Trisha 086 8338898 for tickets; they are also available for sale in the Post Office and O’Donovans Shop, Oola.
On the night, we will make special presentations to all county championship winning captains in our history and also to all Doon players who have won All-Ireland medals with Limerick. A four course meal will get us started from 7.30pm and Traffic will provide the entertainment followed by a late disco. A great night is promised!
Scór a nÓg
The Scór a nÓg East Final takes place on Friday 22nd November next. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jack O’Connell for details.
Doon GAA weekly lotto
Lotto results from Monday 28th October 2013. Jackpot €14,200. Numbers drawn 3 – 6 – 14 – 26. No winner. 4 match 3’s got €50 each – Anne Whelan, Bank Place, Doon; Tony & Margaret, c/o Margaret Griffin; Derek, Sinead, Leona Ryan, Cliggin; Pauline Reale, c/o Trish McLoughlin.
10 Lucky Dips got €20 each – Mary Cahill, Hillview Grove; John Ryan (G), c/o Ann’s Shop; Tony Forrest, Gurtavalla; Chloe, Nicole Coleman, Doon; Luke, Margaret, c/o Margaret Griffin; Logan Ryan, Bilboa; Norrie Clancy, Hillview Grove; Kay McLoughlin, c/o Emily Clancy, Cooga; Liam Cummins; Karen Ryan, The Meadows, Murroe.
If you can’t meet our regular ticket sellers, you can subscribe online to our Lotto for 6 or 12 months. Visit www.doon.limerick.gaa.ie for further details.
125 Club Jersey/Doon Gear
Anyone who wishes to order a club jersey or any Doon gear please get in touch with Trisha (086) 8338898.
Keep in touch
Text Service – to get notifications of all Doon’s fixtures, please text your name to (087) 9387755
Website – http://www.doon.limerick.gaa.ie/
Facebook – Doon G.A.A
Twitter – @DoonGaaClub
Fairview Rangers AFC
First up were our under 10’s playing corbally away in the league. Unfortunately our recent run of wins came to a halt, losing 4-0 on the day. The team itself did not perform as it can, although in saying that, the game itself was a lot closer then the score line suggests. Still, even though we lost this one, we are currently in the top four of this division, which is no mean achievement.
Next were our under 14’s, who play Mungret, in the league. All league matches for this team, are now like cup ties, as they are top of their league as we speak. The lads did not disappoint, with a well merited 5-2 win. Leading 3-1 at half time, with goals from Dara Finn, Adam Kiely and Adam Marshall, we added another two to our tally in the second half through Eoin Quigley and Michael Clancy leaving the management well pleased with the performance, and also the fact that they had five different goals scorers on the day. Those to play well on the day, outside of those already mentioned, were Alan Kiely and Alex Kiely ( with so many A.kiely’s on the team it must be a nightmare for referees!!) . Our 17’s played a league encounter on Sunday afternoon. Although beaten 5-1, the result does not reflect the closeness of the encounter.
Aisling had a purple patch over a ten minute period, scoring three goals without reply. Our scorer on the day was Kyle Brogan with a fine effort. Congratulations to our representatives’ on the limerick youth team, who started their campaign with a win during the week, with Brian O’Connor adding to his growing reputation with one of the goals, and also to Junior player Stephen Bradley for his call up to the limerick Junior squad. Our under 11’s were also in action in a league fixture, as were our under 13’s. Our 11’s were pencilled in to play limerick f.c., but received a walkover on the day. Our 13’s continued their unbeaten run, with a 2-2 draw against regional away. Losing 1-0, our lads responded magnificently, with two fine efforts from Craig Bromell and Donal Dillon, to leave us leading at the short whistle. Regional equalised in the second half, and although we dominated proceedings, we could not find a winner. Even at the death we had a ball cleared off the line. Those to shine on the day were Mason O’Brien, James Hourigan and Jake Vaughan. So to Sunday and our A team in action versus Regional away in the FAI cup. Shorn of the services of players through injury, our recent run of defeats continued. The lads tried their best in particular Shane Power, Niall O’Riordan and Stephen Bradley. We just have to keep the heads up, knuckle down in training, and we will turn the corner sooner rather than later. Niall O’Riordan received a nasty head injury, through an accidental clash, and all at the club wish him a speedy recovery.
Hospital Herbertstown GAA Club
Congratulations:
Congratulations to our Treasurer Pat Foley who married Lorraine Dunne last Saturday in Co. Meath. It was great to see the Munster Minor and Senior hurling cups on display on what was a memorable day. We wish them all the best in their future life together.
Sympathy:
The Club would like to extend it’s sympathy to the Donovan family on their recent loss.
Pre AGM/AGM:
The pre-AGM takes place on Nov. 14th, all nominations and motions to the secretary asap. The AGM will take place on Thursday 5th December.
Indoor hurling
Indoor hurling on Thursday from 6-7 in secondary school gym for all boys and girls 7 years and down. 7-8 o clock session for all ages over 7-12 every week. New players welcome to attend at any session.
Gear
Club are now selling helmets, hurleys, jerseys & gum shields to all players at discounted rates just ask any coach for details.
Calender
Our new club Bord na nOg 2014 calender will be on sale in the next few weeks. Calender will be featuring team photos from all our underage teams from 16s down to our new u5s playing indoor hurling. Calenders will be on sale for 5€. Bord na nog would like to thank all the local business’s in our community for their great response. We are very grateful to all the business’s that took ads in this calender to help us in this end of year fundraiser to help the club in there continued efforts to support our underage teams, thanks to all.
Limerick Handball Notes
The time of year has again come around for the annual Bill Duggan Memorial Tournament. It kicks off in Broadford this Saturday morning at 10am. We will have 9 matches on Saturday which will see all pairs playing 2 matches.  Sunday will kick off at 10.30 with the 2 semi finals followed by the final at approx 2pm. 18 of the best players in the world have confirmed their attendance including the current world open champion Paul Brady, the new US open Champions Dessie Keegan and Joe McCann. We also have the O35 World champion Dominic Lynch who pairs up with the U23 world champion Cj Fitzpatrick. World champion U19 Killian Carroll also lines up as does hardball champion Niall O Connor. 30+ times All-Ireland champion Mike Finnegan also makes his first appearance. All in it has the makings of a great weekend. Entry is 10 euro for adults and 5 for kids.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
On Monday 4th the Broadford Junior B Club team was action in Liscarroll. They played Ballymacelligot of Kerry who had previously beaten Kilworth of Cork. A good overall team win now sees them play Nenagh on Thursday 7th in Cappagh. This year’s team is Anthony Donnelly, Pat Murphy, Noel Duggan and Shane Murphy
Limerick Hockey Club
Limerick 1sts men’s team were undone by a strong defensive unit away in Garryduff on Sunday against Church of Ireland. The away side lost out 3-2 but can count themselves very unlucky not to come away with a draw, they had a goal disallowed controversially in the dying minutes with the umpire adjudging Cathal Duggan to have played the ball with his body before scoring. David Cardy and Nathan Eacrett were the scorers of Limericks goals. The away side were 2-1 up at half time but a sin binning proved costly as Limerick shipped 2 goals in 2 minutes to fall behind. Roger Clarke and Glenn Morrow were best for limerick. Next up is Portrane at home on Saturday 9th 2pm in the Irish Challenge Cup, all support is welcome! Team-J. Scheffel, R. Doherty, G. Morrow, K. Benson, A. Smith, P. Brennan, T. Clarke , R. Clarke, J. Powell, N. Eacrett, C. Duggan, D. Cardy, A. Khan.
Limerick Motor Club
Limerick Motor Club crew John Byrnes and Paul Murphy set out on only doing a few test events this year but came home with a British Rally Championship title. The newly crowned Class Rc3 Champions took the Croom Precision Medical Honda Civic to some fantastic results. John had his long time friend and well experienced navigator Paul Murphy on the pacenotes all year. John and Paul are returning to the British Rally Championship next year in a newly acquired works Renault Clio.
Young west Limerick karting ace Christopher O’Callaghan has been crowned 2013 All Ireland Junior Karting Champion. Christopher, son of one of the top mk2 escort men in the country is certainly showing all the signs that he is following his dad’s footsteps!
Interested in motorsport? Why not join Limerick Motor club?
Loads of friendly fun events from quiz nights to special stage rallying! Could you be the next Colin McRae?
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month in the Woodlands House Hotel Adare at 9.00 pm. Log onto www.limerickmc.ie for more info our contact secretary@limerickmc.ie
Limerick Triathlon Club
Junior Triathlon Training:
Limerick Triathlon Club will start its new junior training programme this weekend starting with swimming at the UL pool on a Saturday, afternoons, Cycling at Limerick Racecourse on Sunday afternoons and Running on Tuesday nights at UL.
The club are also organising novice triathlon based swimming sessions for Adults at UL on Saturday afternoons. For further details contact youth_officer@limericktriathlon.com
Na Piarsaigh GAA Club
This weekend sees us back in Munster Club hurling action when Waterford Champions Passage visit the Gaelic Grounds. Preparations are going well and minus fullback Kieran Breen(misses game through suspension) we have a clean bill of health. The action commences at 2pm next Sunday and here is hoping that the lads get a big support from the community and show Passage that we too have fanatical supporters here in Limerick. Our club shop is again open on Friday night for all your essentials for the day. Jerseys,Hoodies, hats,flags all at excellent prices. The shop will be open from 7 to 8pm on Friday so see you there. We wish Sean Stack and his management team the very best of luck and here is hoping we will be back in a Munster Final by Sunday evening.
UNDER 10 HURLERS
Last Sunday afternoon our U/10 hurlers played Monaleen in a great game. Despite the recent poor weather, Monaleen had their pitch in great condition and both teams played with great skill and tenacity throughout. John Fitzgerald and JJ Carey were very quick to get into their stride at midfield and our forwards were presented with many opportunities in the early period as a result. Patrick O Neill had a particularly good start, scoring 1-1 on his right side within the first 10 minutes while Charles Hogan carried forward his great form at training with an outstanding score from an acute angle to give Na Piarsaigh a good lead at half-time. As expected, Monaleen rallied at the start of the second half and put our lads under pressure with some vigourous yet disciplined tackling. Another fine goal from Patrick O’ Neill settled our lads again and a great display from Luke Hegarty in an unaccustomed position of centre half forward ( the highlight of which was an excellent point with 5 minutes remaining ) helped to seal a well earned victory against a gallant Monaleen team who never gave up. Dylan Lynch, James Naughton and Cathal Hassett all had particularly good games while Cian Brosnan battled courageously in the 2nd Half despite picking up an injury. All players again again played very well and show signs of improvement with every game. Well done, lads.
LOTTO
The lotto jackpot now stands at €15,200. Last weeks numbers were 18, 19,20, 22 Lucky dip winners were Maura Wall, Margaret Harty, Denis Crowley and Pat Moloney. Sellers prize went to Timmy O Connor and Gerry Shannon the house draw. The under 13 hurlers are in County Final action this Saturday in Claughan at 2pm when they take on Mungret. We wish them well.
Oola GAA Club
U21 Football Championship
The Under 21s were beaten 1-8 to 0-6 by Feale Rangers on Friday night. Oola started the game well and led by 3 points to 2 after 15 minutes. However a period of dominance by Feale Rangers either side of halftime, during which they scored the decisive goal, gave them a lead that they never relinquished, Team: Darragh O’Donovan, Colm Cummins, Raymond Ryan, Fiachra O’Grady, Liam Ryan, Stephen Ryan, James Power, Darragh Stapleton, Jer McPartland, Kevin Heuston, Richie English, Patrick Cummins, Timmy McGrath, Pat Ryan, David Landers. The next game will be against Newcastle West on Friday night in Martinstown.
Congratulations
Well done to Oola national school who won the East primary schools 9 a side final for the fourth year in a row in UL last week
Clothes collection.
Thanks to all who have contributed to date to the used clothes collection. There will be a further collection from 11 am to 2pm on Saturday in the dressing rooms.
Scor na nOg
With the East Final of Scor na nOg being held in Pallasgreen, we are requesting that anyone interested in representing Oola in competition should contact Pius O’Grady.
Timber
Oola GAA Club are selling trailer loads of well seasoned timber. Loads, which can be delivered, can be ordered from Peter Gardiner at 086 – 8281281
Oola GAA Gear
Anyone looking to place an order for Oola GAA Merchandise please email the order to oolagaa@gmail.com. If you request a flyer of gear that is available you can email us and we will forward one on. An order will be place with O Neills on Monday 18th of November. All items ordered must be paid for full in advance.
Lucozade club crusade
The club are collecting caps from bottles of Lucozade Sport & Lucozade Sport Light. The club crusade is offering sport clubs free equipment and clothing in exchange for Lucozade Sport bottle caps. We are looking for people to keep any of the caps that they might have. Anyone who has any can pass them onto any member of Management of the various teams.
Website
As we continue to upgrade the website we are seeking any relevant material to put up on it. If you have anything please forward it onto oolaweb@gmail.com
Club Text messaging service
Anyone looking to be placed on the club text messaging list to receive information on matches, fundraising activities and other events,
please text your name to 085 – 8515863
Pallasgreen GAA Club
Sunday saw our Minor hurlers face Bruff in the County semi final in the Gaelic Grounds. Pallas got off to a great start leading 2-2 to 2 points after 8 mins. Lack of discipline, allowing Bruff to score ten points from frees, for the rest of the half ensured that Bruff were leading 0-11 to 2-3 at half time. Pallas got out of the block fast in the beginning of the second half and went 1 point ahead after 3 minutes of the second half. Goals from David Hannon and Brian Fanning helped maintain the momenutum of the Pallasgreen team. A strong defence throughout the match ensured a Pallasgreen victory by 5-11 to 0-13. Pallas now play Murroe Boher in both the County & City East Finals. Scorers were: Brian Fanning3-3, Colin Malachy 1-3, David Hannon 1-1, Alan Cosgrave 0-2, Daragh Fanning and Darren Cosgrave 0-1 each.
Limerick GAA are having a night at the dogs on Friday 22nd November. Admission cost is €10 including entry into buster race with music by Paddies after racing. Bus will be organised if enough interest at a cost of €10, please contact David McGuinness on (087)2677674 if you are interested in purchasing a ticket. Club Lotto October 28 – No winner. Numbers drawn 14-20-23-24. Next weeks jackpot €9,500. Tickets cost €2 each and are available from local business. Please support your club. Lucky Dip Winner €25 each: 1. Annette Stokes 2. Chris Breen 3. Jonathan Harty 4. Josephine Ryan c/o Powers 5. Caroline O’Dwyer. Pallasgreen GAA Bingo is held every Wednesday in Pallasgreen Community Centre at 8.30pm. Please support by coming along and taking part.
Patrickswell GAA Club
Camogie: The Minor ladies play Kileedy away on Sunday November 10 at 12pm. The camogie AGM takes place on Thursday November 14 at 9pm in the clubhouse.
Mid Term Camp: Many thanks to Gary Kirby and his crew for running a very successful Mid Term Camp. Sixty children took part in the three-day event where lots of skill and fun was had by all. We would especially like to thank the 12 coaches that voluntarily gave up their time to make such a great week – Gary Kirby, Richie Bennis, John Gorman, Janet O’Carroll, Julie Darcy, Caroline Leahy, Sarah Gillane, Barry Foley, Aaron Gillane, Tom O’Brien, Damien Gillane and Ger Downes.
