Limerick GAA notes - latest news from 16 different clubs

THIS week's Limerick Leader GAA notes features the latest news from 16 different clubs across the county.

AHANE

AGM: Bad weather hampered the attendance but there was still a good number in attendance in the Clubhouse in Mackey Park. Proceedings began as Chairperson of the club Donal Morrissey welcomed the crowd to the AGM. It’s been another busy year for the club both on and off the field.
Success – U13 Hurling County Champions, U15 Div 1 Féile Winners and National Div 1 Féile Finalists (beaten by Dúrlas Óg), U13 Footballers got to the Division 2 County Final, U15 Footballers Div 2 Shield Winners, U17 Hurlers reached a County Semi Final, U17 Footballers reached a County Semi Final, Junior A City/East League Winners, Brian Butler Winners and all County League Winners, Senior - Retained Senior A status for 2023 after a serious performance against Na Piarsaigh, Junior A Football - Got to the business end of the championship but were unlucky to lose out to Hospital Herbertstown.
Fundraisers – Lotto – the Lotto is one of the main fundraisers in the club each year and to keep our lotto going and successful we need volunteers to help our current sellers. The lotto was successful again this year, but more help is always needed; Golf Classic - Another very successful year which is huge credit to the hard-working golf classic committee. Huge thank you to everyone who supported our golf classic through sponsorship and entering teams
WELL DONE: Congratulations to Mary Hassett elected Assistant Secretary of Limerick County Board. Congratulations to all our players who represented us on the schools and college teams, and in inter county teams. We are very proud of you all.
THANKS: Thanks to Unity and to all our sponsors for their generosity over the last 12 months. Finally, thank to Mary Hassett, Linda O’Connor, Sarah Sheahan, Aoife Quigley and Phelim Macken who all stepped down this year from their various positions. Each of them has given so much to our club and we are so grateful for their time, effort and dedication to their positions and to the club.
LOTTO: Jackpot €9,000. Numbers Drawn 6,10,11,29 – No Jackpot Winner – €200 Conor & Leanne Quirke, €150 Noel & Laura Fox, €120 Seamus Flynn, €120 Josephine Gallagher, €120 Kevin Meskell, €120 John & Maria Sweeney, €120 Colette Condon, €120 Mike Flaherty, €120 Derek & Sarah Sheahan, €120 Mike Rowsome.
CONDOLENCES: On behalf of the club we send our condolences to all the Hayden and Meskell families on the sad passing of Elizabeth. Thinking especially of all the Meskells who have a long involvement with our club. May Elizabeth rest in peace
COLLEGES: Congratulations to Evan O’Leary and his UL teammates on winning the Freshers League Final on Tuesday evening against DCU. Best of luck to Padraig Harnett and Ronan Fox both playing with UCC and Kevin Morrissey playing with TUS in the Fitzgibbon Cup.
U13 MEDALS: There was a great night in Ahane GAA club Sunday the 4th Dec with the presentation of the premier county winners medals to the Ahane U13s. The team enjoyed a trip to the Sports Factory in Corbally before gathering in the club to the sounds and smells of a fantastic winter BBQ sponsored by John Moloughney. There were refreshments for adults and children with video compendiums of the players over the years. There were well wishes videos from Tom and Dan Morrissey along with Gearoid Hegarty. Ciaran Barry who gave so generously of his time throughout the year as a team mentor gave out the medals. There were excellent speeches from Ahane Bord Na Nóg secretary, Linda O’Connor, team mentors Ollie Moran and Finbar McCarthy along with Ciaran Barry, individual and team photos on a really enjoyable community evening. Thanks to everyone who made the evening happen, to all parents and family members in attendance and especially the U13 playing group.
CAMOGIE SPINATHON: We’re on the move again this year as we partner up with C-A-M Cancer Support for our 12 Hour Spinathon Fundraiser. We will be outside Shannon House Restaurant on Friday 23rd December from 9am to 9pm so make sure you pencil it into your calendars! All our groups will be taking to the bikes at various stages throughout the day so please come down and support them! Looking forward to see you over the 12 hours.

BALLYBRICKEN-BOHERMORE

LOTTO: The club Lotto stands at €5,400. The next draw is Monday night the 12th December in the club house. The numbers drawn were 2,4,7,11.Congratulations Deirdre McGuire, Bill Nolan,Rachael Macauley ,Joe Bermingham who won in the lucky dips. Remember tickets can be bought from usual outlets throughout the parish and online from lottoraiser.ie/Ballybrickenbohermore/ .The club would like to thank all for their continued support.
U21 HURLING: Ballybricken/Bohermore GAA-Fedamore GAA faced Knockaderry back in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale on Tuesday 6th December under lights in the County Semi-Final. On the night Bally faced a their toughest opposition to Date and despite Ballys best efforts , Knockaderry proved to be too strong on the night. The game finished Ballybricken-Bohermore/Fedamore 0:08-2:15 Knockaderry. This brings an end to our U-21 Hurling Campaign for 2022.

CAHERLINE

LOTTO: No jackpot winner - numbers drawn were 4, 11, 17 & 19 . Lucky dip winners were Paddy McCarthy, Margaret Casey, Ina Enright, Gan Brennan and Seamus McElligott (Online). Next week’s jackpot will be €9,800 and the draw will be held on Friday night via Facebook Live. As always, we appreciate everyone's support. Our lotto tickets can be purchased online, go to www.lottoraiser.ie/Caherline or you can buy through the usual outlets in the village.
OPEN CLUB POSITIONS: We have a number of open positions for 2023 that we'd like to get filled as soon as possible - Bord na nÓg Secretary & Children's Officer. We also have two Juvenile coach positions to be filled, U5 & U7 head coach. Important we get all positions filled before the new season starts, please contact any club officer if you're interested in getting involved.
FUNDRAISER: Reminder that our GoFundMe Page will remain open for a while longer - the response has been fantastic, we really appreciate the donations. We're almost at our target of €2,500, so if you haven't donated yet, we'd appreciate anything you can give to get us across the line. The link for our GoFundMe is available on our social media.

CROOM

AGM: We held our club AGM on Monday Dec 5th in the Clubhouse. Attendees heard comprehensive reports from the top table of successes both on and off the field with our Intermediate Footballers winning the County League Final as well as other successes from the Juvenile Club. We would like to thank all our Main Sponsors Croom Precisions and to all the all sponsors who have supported us at every event organised, thank you also to our loyal supporters and parents for their continued support. A Minutes silence was observed for all those who sadly past away this year in Croom. Election of officers: President Michael McDonnell, Chairman Robert Twomey. Secretary Breda O’Dwyer, Treasurer Mickey Cahill, PRO Claire Clancy, Vice Chairman Pj O’Mahony, Ass Secretary Ger Flynn, Ass Treasurer Tom O’Brien, Coiste na nÓg Pj O’Mahony, Registrar Breda O’Dwyer, Irish Officer James Malone, Children’s Officer Angela Dunworth, Players Rep. Damien Sexton and Peter Cregan, Coaching Officer Trevor Costello. Co-Opted Mickey O’Donnell.
LOTTO: Numbers drawn 3, 11,12,13, No Jackpot winner Lucky Dip winners, Noreen Clancy Effin, Padraig Daly Pallaskenry, Val and Ian Croom, Jamie Heffernan, Bruree, John Heffernan Broadford. Next week’s Jackpot €5,550 All proceeds from last week’s lotto were kindly donated to The Croom Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Don’t forget our lotto is available online at www.lottoraiser.ie/Croom/ Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5, you also have the option to do multiple draws.Thank you to all those who support our draw and other fundraising efforts.
VOLUNTEERS: Croom GAA club are looking for new volunteers to help re-energise and drive our club into the future. Our recruitment drive begins with the most basic unit of voluntary commitment which is ‘One Hour’. This is the shortest time per week during which one person can make a difference. While it might appear a small amount, lots of one- hour voluntary commitments can add up, we would love you to get involved! So why not give it a go? If interested, please contact our club chairman Robert Twomey or Secretary Breda O’Dwyer to see what area of the club you might like to get involved in.
SANTA: Santa came to visit our U5/U7 team on Saturday. The kids enjoyed singing Christmas carols as well as having a kick around with there friends before heading home with there selection boxes to enjoy.

FR CASEYS

LOTTO: Fr. Casey’s Club Lotto continued on Tuesday December 6th with a Jackpot of €16,000 up for grabs. The numbers drawn were 10, 15 & 29 with the bonus ball 3. We had no jackpot winner but we did have a match 2 plus bonus winners collecting €50 each. The Jackpot for next week increases to €16,200. Match 2 plus Bonus winners: Mary Kenny €50 (Promoter: Liam O’Connor), Pa Woulfe €50 (Promoter: John Murphy). The lucky dip winners were as follows: Breda Murphy €30 (Promoter: Online), Thomas Smith €30 (Promoter: John Murphy), Bridget O’Connor €30 (Promoter: Mags Nash)
CLUB LIMERICK DRAW: The final Club Limerick Draw of the year took place last Saturday December 10th. Well done to Sean Ryan, Camogue Rovers who claimed the €10,000 jackpot prize. Also congratulations to Mickie & Noreen O’Mahony from Fr. Caseys who won a €100 cash prize. The Club Limerick Draw now concludes for the year and will resume again next March. Many thanks to all our club members that support this draw each year and hopefully next year we can increase that base further.
CARDS: The weekly progressive 41 card games continue every Friday night in the GAA Clubhouse, starting at 9pm sharp. Please spread the word and bring a friend, old and new faces are more than welcome. The following are the results on Friday December 9th: Winners (14 games): Tom Murphy, Dan Dillane, Seamus Lane; Runners- Up (12 games): Joan Murphy, Jerry O’Connor, Pat Lyons; Runners- Up (12 games): Kate Lenihan, Maura Scannell, Geobnath Scannell; Table Prize: Aeneas Forde, Mike Donoghue, Dan Scanlon; Door Prize: Connie Collins; Raffle: Dan Dillane, Joan Murphy, Tom Murphy, Paddy Sullivan, Beth Collins.

GALTEE GAELS

GLÓR NA nGAEL: On Saturday weekend last the combined ladies and men’s team travelled to Fingallinans G.A.A club in Swords, Co Dublin for the Nationals Finals of the seven a side competition run to promote greater use of the Irish language. Galtee Gaels won the Limerick final at the end of October to qualify for the finals. The competition is played on a blitz format a panel of five males and five female with four female on the field of play at all times it is played under Ladies football rules, Galtee Gaels played Sallins from Kildare in round one and won by a good margin, in game two they beat Erins Isle from Dublin, in game three they beat Armagh City to qualify for the semi-final where they beat host club Fingallinans in a very tight and exciting game, all the games were high scoring being played on an all-weather surface and a reduced size pitch. In the final Galtee Gaels faced top Dublin club Kilmacud Crokes who came out on top with a five-point margin, at a pleasant function in the club house Galtee Gaels were presented with their runner up Plaques, as this was its first year it can only improve.
CLUB LIMERICK DRAW: In the final draw of the season Galtee Gaels had one winner in former player Fergal Moloney who won €250. The club would like to thank all who supported the draw, the promoters and draw co-ordinator Kieran Walsh. They will be promoting the draw again next year as it is one of the principal incomes every year. The club would like to thank Siobháin Scanlon the project Co-ordinator in Limerick who is leaving her role and wish her well, she was most helpful at all times and contributed greatly to the success of the draw.

HOSPITAL-HERBERTSTOWN

LOTTO: Our club lotto continues weekly every Monday night. Our next draw will take place in Wrights on Monday Dec 12th.Last week’s numbers were 10, 15, 25, 30. Unfortunately, we had no jackpot winner however our lucky dip winners 5 x €20, Mike c/o Carmodys, M Lynch c/o Tony O Sullivan, Charlotte Lynch Hospital, Joan Quinn Online, Terrie McCarthy Kilteely. Sellers Prize Wrights. Next jackpot is now €10,000. Reserve Jackpot is €4,500. Tickets can be purchased in local shops from any committee member or online link available on our Facebook page. One line costs €2 or you can avail of the special offer of 3 lines for €5. All support is greatly appreciated.
DRAW: The Club Limerick Draw for 2022 has now concluded. Thank you to everyone who supported the draw in 2022 and congratulations to our winners.
2022: The club wishes to thank everyone who was involved in the club from all age groups up to adult level for everything that ye have done throughout the year. Thank you to all players, management, coaches, parents, club officials, club lotto, club limerick draw, field committee & our supporters for everything throughout the season.
HEALTHY CLUB: Ireland Lights Up starts again on January 11th from the church carpark. More information will be forthcoming in the coming weeks.

KILTEELY-DROMKEEN

AGM: Rescheduled to Saturday 7th January in Cill Bhride due to the icy conditions last weekend. There will be refreshments afterwards in Aherns for all our volunteers, coaches, officers, players, parents, and club members. Any motions or nominations can be sent to club secretary Robert Holmes at 087 813 1360.
EAST GAELS AWARDS: Congrats to Liam Ryan on being selected as an East Gael Award recipient. Liam was a central figure on our Junior Football winning team in 1989 and after a long-playing career also served as KD GAA club chairman in 2010 & 2011. All welcome to the event on Friday 16th Dec. at 8.30pm in the Millenium Centre, Caherconlish. Thanks to the East Gaels Committee and the East Board for organizing the event.
HISTORY BOOKS: With the big day fast approaching, 'A GAA & Social History of Kilteely Dromkeen' by Bosco Ryan and Ed. O'Dea is proving to be a popular Christmas gift. Proceeds from the book sales are going towards our juvenile club to be re-invested in the young boys and girls of the community. The books are available in Aherns of Kilteely, O'Dwyers of Old Pallas, Lee's Centra Pallasgreen and Daybreak Dromkeen. Thanks to all businesses for supporting.
LOTTO: 5th Dec. 2022. Numbers drawn: 1,11,14,20 - No Winner. Lucky Dips: Diarmuid Grace, Joe Barry, Lily-Mai Grace, Marie Martin. Sellers Prize: Diarmuid Grace Tickets are on sale for just €2 at Noreen’s Shop in Kilteely, Daybreak Dromkeen and from all lotto committee members. Best of luck to everyone buying tickets and thanks for your continued support.

KNOCKADERRY

LOTTO: Results of Draw held Thursday 8th December in Scanlon’s Bar. There was no winner.  Numbers drawn were 1, 18, 22, 27. Prizes on the night: Michael Keane C/O Denis O Connor | Gearoid & Ailbe O’Grady C/O Caroilin Liston | Kenneth Walsh C/O Online | James Bernard O’Connor C/O James O’Connor | Jack O’Connor C/O John O’Connor| Mary Angela Downes- In house draw | Denis O’Connor - winning promoter.

This week’s draw will be held on Thursday 15th December in Scanlon’s Bar with a jackpot of €7,400.  Online sales cut-off time is 8.00pm the evening of each draw. Please contact your promoter to purchase tickets if you normally purchased weekly tickets. All monthly and upfront subscriptions are automatically in the draw. 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CnocandoireCLG  Twitter: @KnockaderryGAA. Instagram: KnockaderryGAA. You can also contact us by email pro.knockaderry.limerick@gaa.ie   

 DRAW: The draw for the Win a Dream Holiday to the value of €10,000 will take place on the evening of December the 29th in Scanlon's bar. A big push is on in the final weeks, one lucky person will win the prize on the night and this could be you! Tickets available from committee members or online, check the clubs social media page for the link.

ROAD HURLING: Our annual road hurling fun competition will take place on Thursday the 29th of December starting with registration for children at 11.30am in Scanlon's Bar with adult registration from 12.30pm. A team of 3 people will be €10 per person, €5 for Bord na Nog players. Groups will aim to hit the sliotar along the road from Clouncagh to Knockaderry in the least amount of shots, the group with the lowest score wins. Refreshments will be served in Scanlon's afterwards and it is always a fun day out for all. Everyone is welcome and all funds raised will go towards the field development fund.  

HISTORY BOOK: There was a fantastic evening on Sunday last in the Halla Mor at the launch of 'The History Of Gaelic Games in the Parish of Knockaderry and Clouncagh'. Despite the below zero weather conditions a fine crowd gathered to launch the book which was officially co-launched by Tom Condon, John Cregan whom were present on the night and Micheal O Muircheartaigh via audio message. Sean Liston, the editor of the book gave a very detailed account of his journey through the last five years of the project but in essence it was a lifelong journey as his archive has been expanding for many, many years before the project officially commenced. John Sheehy, the Chairperson of the History committee paid a great tribute to Sean for his efforts and enthusiasm for the project and for leading the way with his research, John stated the parish owed a great debt to Sean for the piece of work that he had completed. John also thanked the History committee and paid tribute to the generosity of the parish who supported the book through the patron scheme. The book, which is almost 600 pages in volume, spans the history of Gaelic Games in the parish for the past 140 years odd, encompassing the camogie and GAA club along with the contribution of many teams representing Ahalin NS down through the years. It also includes significant community events that have taken place over the past 140 years also. Tim Murphy, vice Chairperson of Munster GAA congratulated and paid a warm tribute to the History committee for their efforts and to the club for having the vision to pursue such a project. In his launch address John Cregan, who was performing his final official act as Chairperson of Limerick GAA, spoke of the legacy that the book will leave and how it will forever hold in record the contribution of so many great players, coaches, administrators and volunteers who gave some much of their lives to the GAA in Knockaderry. Other speakers on the night included Orla Ambrose, Chairperson of Knockaderry camogie club, Vincent Hanley, Chairperson of Ahalin NS Board of Management, Ger Downes, Chairperson of Knockaderry GAA and MC, Niall Collins TD and Richard O Donoghue TD. Thanks to everyone who attended the launch, books are now on sale from Sean Condon 0879332878 or Tom Sheehy 0871353157 for €30 while stocks last.

MONALEEN

LOTTO: The latest Lotto draw took place on Thursday Dec 8th with the jackpot standing at €9,900. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 22 and 34. The €50 lucky dip winners drawn were P.O’Dell (Heatherdale), L.Murphy (Bloodmill Road), A/M Kennedy (Foxhollow) and S.Seagrief (c/o The Hurlers).
HURLERS ON THE CHARGE: Monaleen GAA committee has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help fund the progress of our Intermediate Hurlers as they push for All-Ireland glory. The success of this team has significantly boosted and buoyed the club and the parish. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
PREMIER INTERMEDIATE HURLING: All Ireland Club semi-final will take place next Sunday the 18th of December in Bord Na Mona O’Connor Park Tullamore. Our opponents on the day will be Bray Emmets of Wicklow who defeated Trim in the Leinster Final last Sunday. Throw in is 1pm. Best of luck to all involved. Please make a special effort to travel and support the team and management. Ticket details will follow on social media during the week.
FIXTURES: Sun 18th of Dec All Ireland Intermediate semi-final Monaleen v Bray Emmets at O’Connor Park Tullamore at 13:00

MUNGRET ST PAULS

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: When we received planning permission to build our astro turf ball alley and the new pitches it came with specific conditions. Meeting these conditions slowed down our progress, the best documented was the requirement of having an archaeologist on site. As has been confirmed he found fifteen skeletons delaying progress by at least 6 months. We also have to be very conscious of the gas pipeline across the proposed pitch. We are indebted to Sean Aherne and James O’Connor for the incredible amount of time given to the project as well as their patience and attention to detail. At last we can report progress in November 2022. We have today, Tuesday 6 November, paid the deposit on the 50 metre hurling wall. Excavation work has been completed. We need 6000 cubic meters of soil to raise the new pitch and same has been gotten from Sorsens, the road builders and the building firm who are building the new school. Soil is stacked on the field adjacent to the proposed new pitch. We have confirmed the company who will build the astro turf pitch and ball alley, it is hoped the ball alley will be in use in April 2023 and the astro turf in July 2023. The contract to construct the new pitch has been accepted and subject to weather it is hoped to commence in April 2023. Planning permission is being applied for, for the extension to the Community Centre to include a Gym, meeting rooms and a shop. Finally I would like to acknowledge the generosity of many of our club members and commercial companies who are making all of the above possible. Of course we continue to welcome anyone who wishes to contribute to the project.
EVERY STEP COUNTS : Mungret St. Pauls are pleased to announce that they are taking part in the Every Step counts in January. We will have more details coming up in the new year so get your runners ready, your fitbit charged and the Irish Life app downloaded.
CASH FOR CLOBBER: Thank you to everyone who dopped off their bags for the Cash for Clobber. We were delighted with the response.
CONDOLENCES:Condolences to the O'Doherty family on the passing of Mary Falvey, mother to Maureen, mother in law to James, grandmother to players Eoin and Cian and their partners, extended family and friends. Ardheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.
LADIES FOOTBALL: Heartiest Congratulations to Caitríona Rice on receiving the Seamus McCluskey Club Person of the Year 2022. Caitríona received this award for her outstanding work, commitment and dedication to the Club in 2022. Well done to all the recipients who received medals for their success on the playing field in the last 12 months. Sincere thanks to Killian Ryan who presented the medals. And a special word of thanks to Santa Clause who took time out of his very busy schedule to greet all the underage members that packed out the Clubhouse on Saturday last. Underage Disco this Friday in Community Centre.
AGM: The club Agm took place on Sunday 11 December in the community centre, it was well attended. There was no change in officers as all this years officers were reelected with exception of our Childrens officer, Trish Barry who will be stepping back and Yvonne Markham will assume the role with Trish helping in the background. We would like to thank and acknowledge Trish for her years of commitment to the role we look forward to welcoming Yvonne on board. With this change comes the reminder to make sure your garda vetting is up to date- why not get it done now while we have a break. It was great to get a treasurers report which showed that the club is coping well, the push on the development funding is healthy but if we are to hope to get the ball wall and astro turf and a start on the main pitch behind the current ball wall we need commitment from more members and business to push us on to the funding we require. Donal Fitzgibbon in his address expressed his Thanks to all our volunteers who have helped in any way through the year. Without our volunteers the club would not exist. Our coaches are seen to be encouraging our players to do their best in GAA, but we also have unseen volunteers like those that raise funds and look after our facilities, all of which are very important to the running of the club. Mungret St. Pauls would like to express their condolences to all who have lost a loved one during the year and also congratulate those who have welcomed a new player into their families. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through 2022, we look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

NA PIARSAIGH

MUNSTER FOOTBALL FINAL: A big day out for our footballers on Sunday as they faced into the clubs first ever Munster Football Final. Traveling to Mallow to take on the Kerry champions Rathmore in very cold and trying conditions. We began well with a point from skipper Dylan Cronin before Rathmore rattled off 4 pointed frees of their own. Kieran Daly added a point on 12 minutes following good work in attack. High drama ensued and we very nearly raised a green flag from Cathal McMullen when his goal-bound effort was deflected out for a 45. Eoghan Sherlock was immediately busy at the other end to deny Rathmore a goal chance. Further frees conceded added to our woe and by the half-time whistle, we trailed by 6 points 0-10 to 0-4.
We began the second half strongly and a Kieran Daly 45 increased our tally. Shortly after came a crucial period when Kieran Daly gain possession from the kick out to race through on goal only to see his rasper of a shot bounce back off the crossbar and back out to the 13-meter line. A huge turning points no doubt and a swing in their favor as they scored from the resulting attack. We added two further points to reduce the deficit and possibly could have had a few more but the decisive score came on 43 minutes when Rathmore engineered a goal and added a point to reopen a lead we could not surmount. A major swing in the tie and try as we might the lead was too big. Further points from Kieran Daly, Dylan Cronin, and substitute Tom McKeown completed our tally and a gallant effort from the lads. What has been an excellent campaign, where Senior status has been resecured and a first victory in the Munster Club also added to the list. Congratulations to all concerned with this team with a special mention to Micheal Lynch for his unbelievable dedication again this year. To coach James Fleming who did an excellent job, Ciaran McHugh, Brian Hartnett the team selectors, Daragh Kennedy and Brian Hurley on physio and Leonard Durac and Dave O Connell on stats and analysis. Thank you to the brave souls who made the trip to support the team as it was gratefully appreciated. A big thank you to Michael Roberts for his generous sponsorship again this year. We really appreciate your support. Final score Rathmore 1-17 Na Piarsaigh 0-10
Eoghan Sherlock; Diarmuid Ryan, Shane Walsh, Jack Barry; Cathal McMullan, Reuben McCarthy, Evan O'Brien; Gordon Brown, Ruaidhrí O'Connell; Kevin Nolan, Dylan Cronin, Dean McLoughlin; Kieran Daly, Evan Sweeney, Evan Egan. Subs: Fionn Ó Tiarnaigh for Cathal McMullan (40mins), James Daly for Kevin Nolan (43mins), Ronan Holohan for Evan O'Brien (46mins), Eoin McNulty for Shane Walsh (50mins), Tom McKeown for Evan Egan (53mins). Scorers: Kieran Daly(0-5, 1x65), Dylan Cronin(0-3, 2frees), Tom McNulty(0-1), Evan Egan(0-1)
DUNNES STORES PACKING: A big thank you to everyone who supported the Dunnes Stores packing on Friday. It was a difficult day to pack but it was a great turnout nonetheless. Thanks to Grainne Hickey for coordinating the event.
LOTTO: The jackpot sits at €5200. Last week's results were 09, 16, 25, 27. Lucky dip winners were Siobhan Connolly, James Ryan, and Dennis Collins. The sellers prize went to Bernie Buckley and the house draw to Maura Wall.
CLUB LIMERICK DRAW: The final draw of 2022 took place on Saturday and we had 3 winners. Congratulations to Munster Footgolf, Gerard Casey and Martin Waters. A big thank you to everyone who supported our draw this year. We really appreciate your support and look forward to your continued support next year.
NEWS: Music in the bar this Saturday night with Rhys Reynolds for 9 to 11pm. All are welcome.

PALLASGREEN

AGM: Pallasgreen GAA Senior Club will hold its AGM on this Sunday 18th December at 6pm in the community centre. Any club member who wishes to receive the agenda or nomination paper by email, please email secretary.pallasgreen.limerick@gaa.ie
EAST LIMERICK AWARDS: The East Limerick Gaels Awards night takes place this Friday night December 16th in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish. Since 2003 Gaels of East Limerick have been honoured for their dedicated and outstanding service to the GAA in East Limerick. On the night former chairman of the Pallasgreen GAA Cub Mick Lawton will be honoured along with Colin Ryan who will awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for his All Ireland Puc Fada title in 2021. A special posthumous award will be bestowed on the late Tony McMahon former Chairman of the club. The occasion begins at 8.30pm and all are welcome.
PALLASGREEN GAA LOTTO: No winner Monday December 5th draw. Numbers drawn were: 1,2,11,23. Lucky Dips: Patricia Ryan, Mike Coleman, Mary O’Connor, Spud Gammell, Mary Ita Coleman. Lotto is now online, please see Facebook page for further details.
KNOCKANE GAA LOTTO: No winner Monday December 5th draw. Numbers drawn were; 1,11,14,20. Lucky Dips: Diarmuid Grace, Joe Barry, Lily Mae Grace, Marie Martin. Sellers Prize Diarmuid Grace.

PATRICKSWELL

CLUB LOTTO: We are delighted to announce that Mary Gillane scooped the maximum Club Lotto jackpot of €20,000. Congratulations to Mary on her great success. The winning numbers were 10, 12, 16 and 24. The bonus number was 31. The jackpot returns to the starter level of €3,000 for this week's draw.
CLUB LIMERICK DRAW: The tenth and final Club Limerick Draw of 2022 has now taken place. Thomas Bennis won €500 and Christine Fitzgerald claimed €100. Many thanks to everyone who supported the Club Limerick Draw in 2022. We had two jackpot winners, which was an excellent result.
DRAW: The Club's fundraising draw is now in full swing and it would make an excellent Christmas present. The fabulous prize is a brand new Toyota C-HR hybrid car. All the proceeds are for the infrastructure development of Patrickswell GAA and Camogie Club.

ST KIERANS

MUNSTER FINAL: Saint Kieran's lost to Ballygiblin Cork by 3-12 to 0-11 in the Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship final played at Mallow Sports Complex on Sunday December 4. It was a dry cold day with a biting wind and the club had great support. St Kieran's played with the wind and Darragh Treacy opened the scoring from play and a further point from Ian Mackessy saw them 2 points to 1 ahead. An injury to James Muckell disrupted the team and his loss was really felt as he had the ability to win ball and convert it into scores. Ballygiblin scored two quick goals and for all their possession St Kieran's trailed by 5 points. Ian Mackessy from frees kept his team in touch but an opportunist goal in injury time saw Ballygiblin lead by 3-2 to 0-7 at half time.
The winners dominated the second half with the wind at their backs and free taker Joseph O'Sullivan converted all the frees to see them comfortably ahead at the final whistle.
Team: Cillian Ambrose, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Paudie Mc Carthy, Aaron Heffernan, Jack Ben Harnett, Brendan Mc Carthy, Cathal Mc Enery, Sean Ryan, Mossie Shine, Darragh Treacy 0-1, Johnny Mc Carthy, Cormac Mann, Ian Mackessy 0-10 (Captain), Eoin Mc Enery, James Muckell. Subs Donie Nolan, Anthony Molyneaux, Mike Flynn. The team had a great year winning the county unbeaten and gave their all in Munster against a very good Cork team. Well done to all the panel of players, management and all associated with the team.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for December was held on Saturday December 10, and announced during the Limerick Live 95fm sports show. Congratulations to Cillian Ambrose from the St Kieran's club who won € 500. The club would like to thank all who supported the draw this year.
MEETING POSTPONED: The St Kieran's annual general meeting fixed for Friday December 9, was postponed due to the County Premier Under 21 Football Championship round 2 fixture with Mungret St Paul's. This fixture was then called off due to the weather. The AGM will be held in the new year.
DEVELOPMENT FUND: Donations are continuing to come for the new pitch donation fund as can be seen from the donation barometer at the top cross In Ardagh. The Saint Kieran's GAA club sincerely thank all those who have contributed to date. Receipts will be issued in due course. All donations will be acknowledged on a 'donation wall' in the later phases of the project.
ROAD HURLING: Saint Kieran's GAA annual charity road hurling will take place on Tuesday December 27 around the traditional 4km route in Ardagh starting and finishing at the Bottom Cross. This event has grown from strength to strength since its inception and the support and generosity of the entire community is greatly appreciate by all concerned. The event is open to participants of all ages. Teams of three. €10 per person.
The chosen charities this year are Milford Care Centre and Crumlin Children's Hospital Dublin in appreciation of the recent care of Jack King and his family. The event will start at 11am. Please bring an old sliothar (or two) and please wear a high Viz jacket. The club look forward to seeing you all on December 27.
CLOTHES COLLECTION: Saint Kieran's GAA club are holding a clothes collection on Saturday/Sunday January 17/18. All clean clothing will be accepted, curtains, bed linen, paired shoes, no duvets or pillows. The collection details will be announced in the New Year.

SOUTH LIBERTIES

AGM: Our Club AGM was held on Monday December 5th last. It was concluded that 2022 was a relatively successful year for the club. Our Senior hurlers reached the County Semi Final bridging a gap of 37 years. There were joyous celebrations in the dressing room in Kilmallock after the game when we beat Patrickswell by 2 points. Our Junior hurlers reached the semi-final of the Brian Butler Cup, the East Final in the League and the County Semi-final in the League. Our U15 Footballers won their County Final.
Our Club Chairman Michael Fitzpatrick stepped down from his role and is replaced by John Godfrey. Mike was thanked for his tremendous work over the years and he will continue as assistant secretary to Colin Moloney going forward and will remain part of the finance committee helping to fundraise and co-ordinate developing our club grounds. We wish John Godfrey all the best in his new role. Anne Marie O Neill also stood down from Childrens Officer and was thanked for all her work for our Family Fun day. Long standing club member Mr. Paddy Shanahan was elected Honorary Life President.
STREET LEAGUE: Our underage street league finals will take place this Friday December 16th and promises to be a great evening of entertainment.
QUIZ: Following on from our entertaining quiz last year, we have decided to host another for the 12 days of Christmas. This year's topic is "Who in the Parish". Questions began last Monday December 12th on our Instagram and Facebook sites so log on and see can you get all 12 correct. A link will be downloaded on the 12th day for all your answers to be filled out. Do not put your answers on the media sites.The winner will receive a Christmas hamper donated by Mr. John Cooney.
JERSEY: This is the final chance to enter our competition for the signed and framed jersey at €10. The raffle will take place on Friday night the 16th. All proceeds will go towards our future Ball Wall.