CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto. Numbers Drawn were 3, 11, 22, 28 Bonus 21 Next weeks prize will be €10,800. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.


U21 Championships

Two big performances by our u21 teams see them advance in their respective championships comfortably. A ruthless performance by the A's saw them account for the Erins Own challenge on a scoreline of 5-18 to 0-8 on Saturday. Three first half goals by Daniel O'Connor hit the right note for onlookers as the lads powered through both halves to ensure their progression. 
Sundays outing for the B's was not so straight forward as they found themselves a point down at half time against a very fancied Barrow Rangers side. Four second half goals though complimented a stronger second 30 minutes to finish out 4-16 to 1-13. 
Well done to all involved. Next round Qtr finals are scheduled for the weekend of Nov 17/18. 
Lovely hurling.
 
BILLY O’SULLIVAN
 
Everyone at O'Loughlin Gaels would like to wish club stalwart Billy Sullivan a speedy recovery from recent illness. The kettle is on whenever you're ready Billy. ..hon the 'Loughs. !!
 
LIP SYNC BATTLES – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
 
Our LipSync Program on the night will include pictures, articles and memories celebrating 50 Years of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA. Local businesses are invited to advertise or sponsor pages or acts and can please contact Bryan - 087 9495891 Or Eoin - 087 6806833 for further details
eoinl2000@gmail.com for business logo


Rehearsals continue for Lipsync Battles on December the 8th and competition between acts is building.  There’s been numerous sighting over the last ten days of strange goings on in kitchens, livings rooms and garages around St. John’s Parish as groups attempt to congregate like secret societies behind closed doors.  Any businesses who wish to sponsor and act can contact any of the above numbers  to discuss options. 
 
LIPSYNC  EVENTS.
 
Nov 10th – Kids Military Bootcamp – 10am to 11am – St. Johns Park
Nov 10th – Karaoke Night – Orchard Bar & Hotel
Nov 11th – Cake Sale – Dunmore Church
Nov 16th – Movie Night – Club House
Nov 17th – Clash of Champions – 2001 v 2018 – The boys against the girls – St. John’s Park
Nov 23rd – Table Quiz – JB Burkes Bar, John Street
Nov 23rd – Colour Run – St. Johns Park
Nov 23rd – Shave or Dye – O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex
 
Last Man Standing – Ongoing
Calf Raffle – ongoing – Tickets available at the bar


 
 
KIDS MILITARY BOOTCAMP
A kids Military Bootcamp on Saturday November the 10th for 7-12 year olds takes place at the club from 11am to 12pm.  €5 per child this will be an hour of the best fun run by the best soldiers the army can offer. All welcome pay on the day.
 
KARAOKE FOR THE ADULTS
A Karaoke Night will be held at the Orchard Bar on Saturday November the 10th at 9pm.  Admission will be €5 and this will be a chance to sing your heart out.  All monies raised to the Orchard Bar Act fundraising for LipSync O’Loughlin Gaels.
 
KIDS MOVIE NIGHT...
 
Last months  kids Movie Night was such a success we’re going to do it again.  Nov 16th is earmarkjed for the another gathering of local families to enjoy a classic movie and warm popcorn.  Admission will be €5 and we’ll have more details on social media .
 
CALF RAFFLE
LipSync O’Loughlin Gaels vintage Act AC/D-Frib are raffling a calf ( or value of) to raise funds for their entry into the the LipSync event to be held on Dec 8th.  The lads are busy rehearsing for what will be an act to forget but you won’t be able no matter how hard you try. Tickets are €5 and are available at the bar.


THE CLASH OF CHAMPIONS
The Co. Champion girls of 2018 will face up to the challenge of the men of 2001 in a Clash of Champions to be held at St. Johns Park on the weekend of November the 17th.  The lads will be wondering have they still got it as the girls will be anxious to show that in 2018 its the fairer sex reign supreme.  Details on O'Loughlin Gaels social media. 

​CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto. Numbers Drawn were 2, 3, 7, 22 Bonus 18 Next weeks prize will be €10,400. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 
U21 Championships
The u21 hurling championships get underway this weekend with the A’s facing Erins’ Own on Saturday and the B’s taking on Barrow Rangers on Sunday. Both teams will need the help of supporters so please get along and support.  FIxture updated on Kilkennygaa.ie or on the clubs social media pages
 
U19b’s crashed out of the championship last weekend when they just couldn’t get up to the pace of the game against Emeralds. It was a disappointing result after a year of a very disappointing fixtures schedule where no momentum could build. Hopefully there will be big improvements across the board next year.
 
LIP SYNC BATTLES – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
 
Our LipSync Program on the night will include pictures, articles and memories celebrating 50 Years of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA. Local businesses are invited to advertise or sponsor pages or acts and can please contact Bryan - 087 9495891 Or Eoin - 087 6806833 for further details
eoinl2000@gmail.com for business logo


The first meeting for rehearsals took place last week and will continue until the bg night on Decenber the 8th. Tickets available from players and participants so get them while available.  There is a great lineup of mini-fundraisers and social events coming up also s please take note and get involved.
 
LIPSYNC  EVENTS.
 
Nov 2nd & 3rd– Bag Pack at Newpark Eurospar
Nov 2nd, 3rd, 4th – Cyclathon – MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
Nov 10th – Kids Military Bootcamp – 10am to 11am – St. Johns Park
Nov 10th – Karaoke Night – Orchard Bar & Hotel
Nov 11th – Cake Sale
Nov 17th – Clash of Champions – 2001 v 2018 – The boys against the girls – St. John’s Park
Nov 23rd – Table Quiz – JB Burkes Bar, John Street
Nov 23rd – Colour Run – St. Johns Park
Nov 23rd – Shave or Dye – O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex
 
Movie Night Date to be confirmed
Calf Raffle – ongoing – Tickets available at the bar
 
NEW SCOREBOARD – KILKENNY CITY HOSTELS
Thanks to Kilkenny City Hostel who today signed up to a new sponsorship deal with the club that will see a new electronic scoreboard installed at St. John's Park in 2019. Pictured at the club this morning is John's Street Busness man and owner of Kilkenny City Hostel Noel Buckley launching the new partnership with O'Loughlin Gaels GAA, presenting club Chairman Brian Murphy with an image of the new scoreboard. Also in the picture is Club Secretary Margaret Hanlon (Left), Padraic Leydon,( Club stalwart & member of AC/D-frib - LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels) and Mick Cahill (Right) who will operate it....lovely hurling


 
 
KIDS MOVIE NIGHT...
 
The kids Movie Night was a massive success with almost 100 young kids from around the parish gathering in the club lounge to enjoy the all time classic Hocus Pocus.  Warm popcorn and drinks were included and the boys and girls leaving enjoyed it so much that they requested more.  ..we won’t disappoint !. Stay tuned for further details.
 
KIDS MILITARY BOOTCAMP
A kids Military Bootcamp on Saturday November the 10th for 7-12 year olds takes place at the club from 11am to 12pm.  €5 per child this will be an hour of the best fun run by the best soldiers the army can offer. All welcome pay on the day.
 
KARAOKE FOR THE ADULTS
A Karaoke Night will be held at the Orchard Bar on Saturday November the 10th at 9pm.  Admission will be €5 and this will be a chance to sing your heart out.  All monies raised to the Orchard Bar Act fundraising for LipSync O’Loughlin Gaels.
 
CALF RAFFLE
LipSync O’Loughlin Gaels vintage Act AC/D-Frib are raffling a calf ( or value of) to raise funds for their entry into the the LipSync event to be held on Dec 8th.  The lads are busy rehearsing for what will be an act to forget but you won’t be able no matter how hard you try. Tickets are €5 and are available at the bar.

O'Loughlin Gaels 1-9 to 2-5 St. Claires (Slieverue/Kilmacow)

A 61st minute point by Sarah Burke earned O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club the Junior County Championship for the first time in its 27 year history. There were joyous scenes at John Lockes Park at full time as players, club stalwarts and supporters celebrated a hard fought win.  Burkes' point topped a superb individual performance (3 points from play) and was just rewards for a team that were dominant throughout the game.    

The game started brightly for the girls who played against a stiff wind in the first half. Within 3 minutes of the start 2 goal chances were scuppered by an already under pressure St. Claires defence as Burke, Amy Bryan, Danielle Quigley, Ella Richardson and Nyah Egan were eager to take on this game from the outset and lay down a marker. Before long the Gaels had worked up an advantage of 1-1 to no score – Laura Greene getting the scoreboard ticking with a fine point while some well-earned fortune saw an Aisling Butler 45’ drop to the net. St. Claires returned 2 points before Sarah Burke pointed her first and Aisling Butler converted a free to make it 1-3 to 0-2 at half time. 

The early exchanges could have reflected a stronger advantage going into the break but this was a tough encounter with nothing coming easy. Lizzie Kavanagh (Goalie) and Ciara Murphy combining to clear the lines also in that first period hence averting a mis-leading score differential. The challenges were hard but the O’Loughlins team spirit was self-evident as no girl was going to be left alone. The workrate to block, hook and break ball was relentless with the half back line of Ailbhe Galwey, Rebecca Cleere and Shauna Brennan in no mood to allow any advantage to the opposition. Rebecca Cleere’s performance in the no. 6 earned her a well-deserved Player of the Match but in truth each player did their jobs with a 100% commitment.

The gaels continued to dominate the second half and a brace of points from Laura Murphy looked to put a safe distance between the sides with less than 20 minutes remaining. But all teams hit a purple patch and St. Claires would hit theres now.  The efforts exherted to this point by our heroines were beginning to show as legs were tiring allowing St Claires take advantage by hitting 1-2 without reply to narrow the margin to the minimum. Sarah burke sought to steady the ship with her second point but  St. Claires refused to lay down and hit a goal to put them 1 point clear and 6mins remaining putting a shudder down the collctive spines of the strong St. John's parish support. It was almost curtains soon after when a St Claires forward found herself alone in front of the goal only to gather the ball and strike for goal but for the unrushing heroics of corner back Ena Kearns who managed to break the tackle and clear…a resulting point the lesser score to give away. With two points behind and as many minutes left on the clock, and thoughts of heartbreak, the girls somehow collectively re-energised and put in a massive final few moments to draw level..a superb second point from Laura Greene and a converted placed ball (Aisling Butler). The second half introductions of Kate Lawless and Neasa Galwey  injected a fresh energy and a renewed drive to the cause as Ella Richardson and Amy Bryan had given it everything to ensure the teams success.  With their tails now up Rebecca Cleere directed matters at the back, supported by captain Kate Nolan from full back, and delivered to the attack where Danielle Quigley gathered and offloaded to Sarah Burke who broke to the centre and struck for the final deciding score.  Two minutes of nervous tension followed but a huge team effort ensured that nothing was going to take this away from them.  The final whistle sounded to huge emotional scenes and O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie were crowned Junior County Champions for the very first time.

Well done to all the players, manager Stephen Murphy, Selectors, Maurice Nolan, Ruth Comerford & Sheamie Cummins, and all involved.  Lovely hurling.

Team: L. Kavanagh, C. Murphy, K Nolan (Capt)., E Kearns, S Brennan, R Cleere, A Galwey, L. Murphy (0-2), L Greene (0-2), S Burke (0-3), A Butler (1-2, 45’ F), D Quigley, E Richardson, N Egan, A Bryan.
K Lawless, N Galwey, S Mguni, K Noonan, K Walsh, J Holohan, B Cleere, S Holohan, J O’Keefe, P Ryan.

Sponsors : JB Burkes Bar, John Street
 

CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto. Numbers Drawn were 2, 5, 14, 23 Bonus 6 Next weeks prize will be €10,000. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 

LIP SYNC BATTLES – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
 
Our LipSync Program on the night will include pictures, articles and memories celebrating 50 Years of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA. Local businesses are invited to advertise or sponsor pages or acts and can please contact Bryan - 087 9495891 Or Eoin - 087 6806833 for further details
eoinl2000@gmail.com for business logo



LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels kick start with rehearsals commencing this week.  At a first meeting of participants last Thursday it was all looking very competitive as the acts sized each other up for the first time. There's a few surprises in the offering ..you will not want to miss this!!! 
Tickets will be available soon.
 
NEW SCOREBOARD – KILKENNY CITY HOSTELS
Thanks to Kilkenny City Hostel who today signed up to a new sponsorship deal with the club that will see a new electronic scoreboard installed at St. John's Park in 2019. Pictured at the club this morning is John's Street Busness man and owner of Kilkenny City Hostel Noel Buckley launching the new partnership with O'Loughlin Gaels GAA, presenting club Chairman Brian Murphy with an image of the new scoreboard. Also in the picture is Club Secretary Margaret Hanlon (Left), Padraic Leydon,( Club stalwart & member of AC/D-frib - LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels) and Mick Cahill (Right) who will operate it....lovely hurling

​CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto. Numbers Drawn were 4, 12, 20, 26 Bonus 16 Next weeks prize will be €9,600. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 
JUNIOR CAMOGIE FINAL
 
Well done to the camogie junior team who got over the line after a great tussle with camogie kingpins Thomastown on Sunday morning at Clara.  The girls had to really dig it out after going behind by half time 2-2 to 0-5 . But the girls were not to be phased and had the hard yards done at training and outscored the losers 7 pts to 3pts to edge out the game. It was a tense final few minutes with both teams sharing the lead as the game closed out but Aisling Butler (who already had 8points to her credit) landed the final score with a free to take O’Loughlin Gaels into the final and an opportunity to advance to Intermediate grade next season.  Well done to all involved in what was a fine team performance.  A huge O’Loughlin Gaels / St. John’s Parish support will be needed now ..fixture update and details will be posted on O’Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Club’s social media pages as soon as confirmed. Support Your Club  
 
Irish Community Rapid Response Air Ambulance will visit O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club , St. Johns Park on Wednesday Oct 17 at 1:15pm. (Today)
The Air Ambulance Helicopter will land for about an hour during which time The Air Ambulance Pilot will give a talk and invite you to a viewing of the aircraft itself. All members of the community, schools and community groups and businesses are invited to attend and the Response Unit will have local emergency services in attendance also as they seek to promote this valuable service.
Please spread the word to support and be informed of this new service
 
 
 
LIP SYNC BATTLES – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
 
Our LipSync Program on the night will include pictures, articles and memories celebrating 50 Years of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA. Local businesses are invited to advertise or sponsor pages or acts and can please contact Bryan - 087 9495891 Or Eoin - 087 6806833 for further details
eoinl2000@gmail.com for business logo
We've had a huge response to LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels with members from all around the community putting their hands up to take part in Dec 8th's event. The word is all positive...tell your friends and join us in a celebratory evening on December 8th of O'Loughlin Gaels’ standing in the St. John's Parish Community. With the club celebrating 50 years next year this is a great way to kick start the celebrations. The acts will look after themselves, but there is still lots to do. Most you will know,…some you will never forget!!
We need volunteers, sponsors, and services so if you can help please contact any of the below and they'll put you into action!. All funds raised by LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels will be offset towards a Juvenile Training Facility, upgrade of dressings rooms, showers & patrons toilets- and a new lift to improve accessibility in the club. 
 



 
U12s WIN FENNELLY TOURNAMENT
 
Well done to O’Loughlin Gaels u12 boys who won the Graigue Ballycallan GAA  Fennelly Memorial Tournament on Saturday beating Dicksboro 1-7 to 3-0 in the final. The boys topped their group after games against the hosts and Clara and were fully deserving of their status at the end of a good mornings fare. Well done to all involved. ..Lovely Hurling
 
BULL NEWS...
In his first public appearance in over two years Lochlainn the Bull marked his return to club duty amidst high praise from his old pal Martin Comerford. The former Bull Run captain was instrumental in persuading Lochlainn to come in from the paddock and away from the temptation of all those young friesians!. " 'You'll be worn out' Gorta told me" - Lochlainn announced as he gingerly paced St. John's Park this morning. "Wow" he went on " this pitch is delicious, " fair play to Eddie Maher he's done a marvellous bucking job!!". 
Lochlainn was at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA club to announce details of his involvement in the upcoming LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels on Decemenber the 8th. 
" When Gorta called for help I just couldn't say no. Gorta is mentoring 'The Vintage Act' in the upcoming LipSync and they are raffling off lil'Lochy , not a rapper but a calf of mine so good aul’ stock. Tickets will be €5 each and the raffle will take place during the event on December the 8th - it's going to be epic!!"
RaffleTickets will be available from Gorta and the Vintage Act members : AC/DFib - Padraig Leydon, Tom Comerford, Brian Murphy Snr, Joe Mulcahy Eamon Doyle, Jim Kavanagh, Paddy Greene & PJ Norton.
Lochlainn - " Now don't tell me that's not worth the entry fee alone"
LipSync Battles O’Loughlin Gaels tickets available through all participants soon.
 
 
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
NEW JERSEY IN STOCK; The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its members in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The Hall at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex is available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, wheelchair sports, badminton and all indoor sports. . Hall can be booked for €35 per hour Contact Paddy at 086 129 8329  
McCarthy's Newpark Europar
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA is grateful to Newpark Eurospar and the McCarthy Family for their continued support of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA. Over the last number of years Eurospar has been a vital partner in the O'Loughlin Gaels GAA story and we are delighted to have received further committment from our local supermarket.
Pictured at Newpark Europar at the presentation is left to right Niall Bergin (Snr Team Manager), Paddy Deegan, Brian Murphy, O'Loughlin Gaels Chairman, James McCarthy & Miriam McCarthy (Europar), Eoin Lawlor (PRO)
 
 

CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto.  Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 4, 8 Bonus 23. Next weeks prize will be €8,800. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.


SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Result: O'Loughlin Gaels 0:16 to 2:12 Clara. 
A 31st minute goal ended the O'Loughlins challenge for this year's championship in heart breaking fashion. With 2 points clear in the dying moments it looked like the Gaels had just about done enough but the threat was there throughout the final quarter and eventually Clara got the break they needed. At half time the mood was good as O'Loughlin Gaels had performed reasonably well. But they could not build on that momentum and struggled to seal the deal in a pedantic[u1]  second 30minutes. Clara hung in and got their reward while the St. John's faithful left Danesfort scratching their heads and resigned to hoping next year will be the year. It was a disappointing end for sure but a huge thanks to all the players and management for the work put in. Championships hurling is never easy and often unpredictable.....that's why we love it. 
Hard luck to all involved. ..Lovely Hurling
 
LIP SYNC BATTLES – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
We've had a huge response to LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels with members from all around the community putting their hands up to take part in Dec 8th's event. The word is all positive...tell your friends and join us in a celebratory evening on December 8th of O'Loughlin Gaels’ standing in the St. John's Parish Community. With the club celebrating 50 years next year this is a great way to kick start the celebrations. The acts will look after themselves, but there is still lots to do. We need volunteers, sponsors, and services so if you can help please contact any of the below and they'll put you into action!. All funds raised by LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels will be offset towards a Juvenile Training Facility, upgrade of dressings rooms, showers & patrons toilets- and a new lift to improve accessibility in the club. 
C'mon everybody - let's do the twist!!
Ruth Comerford - LipSync OLG Committee - 086 8919312
Bryan Skehan - Cub Vice Chairman - 087 9495891
Eoin Lawlor PRO - 087 6806833


MINOR EXIT:
Result: Minor A Hurling Championship 
O'Loughlin Gaels 1:15 to 2:18 James Stephens. 
Two early goals conceded ultimately proved the difference between these sides. The winners had opened up an early 7 point lead that that forced the Gaels to chase the game for the remainder. The deficit was reduced to 2 points by half time thanks to a John McNamara goal but the efforts had taken their toll and injuries forced half time changes to personal and team layout that would make the task tougher again. But the lads dug in and before long had equalised the game, gained mainly from frees that the village happily conceded around the 40 yard line to counter the majority of possession won by the Gaels. Chasing the game puts extra strain both physically and mentally on players however and Village comfortably dominated the final stages finishing out six point winners. It was a good effort after a summer of disjointed fixtures. Hard luck to all the lads who have always given it their all in an O'Loughlins jerseys and thanks to the management team of Michael Holohan, Andy Comerford, Ben Fogarty, Paddy Tyrrell


CAMOGIE ROUNDUP
 
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Result O’Loughlin Gaels 2-10 to 0-8 Black & Whites
Good news for the Camogie adults players who injected much needed positivity into a the club’s mood after they ran out winners in their Junior Qtr Fina on Sunday afternoon.  After two weeks of painful results the Junior Girls got off to a lying start when Danielle Quigley opened up the account with 1-1 from play.  Aisling Butler put it a good shift throughout this game and converted the first two of her frees after Blacks & Whites had returned three of their own. O’Loughlins going to the break with a two point lead after Black & Whites fired over the final point of the half.  1-3 to 0-4.
Butler converted again on the restart but Blacks &  Whites would dig their heels in and convert three points without return to level matters. But this team were not to be phased and in a final 15 minutes the girls fought together for every score. All year the focus at training was support play and the team’s workrate and spirit throughout the field ensured the girls got the better of exchanges to the final whistle. Nyah Egan got the lead back to deserving 3 points when she netted midway through the half.  Aisling Butler kept up her good form and added 2 points from play plus 2 more converted frees to press home the advantage.  Laura Murphy was rewarded for her efforts when she popped one over in the closing stages and Aisling Butler finished the game out with one more from play to keep the girls championship dreams on track. It was a good overall team performance carried out in a workmanlike fashion.  The girls must keep that attitude going now heading into the semi-final next week.  Well done to all involved.
 
There was a heartbreaking defeat for our brave u16 team deprived them of a place in the Roinn B final. They built up an early lead of 1-4 to no score  in the first half, but a goal just before half time kept Danesfort in the match and the half time score was 1-4 to 1-2. It took an injury time free to decide the match which finished 1-8 to 1-9. Danesfort progress to meet Clara in the final. We are very proud of our girls and their honest effort throughout the year. They are a credit to their club and families

​CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto.  Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 22, 25 Bonus 6. Next weeks prize will be €8,400. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 
 
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
 
On Sunday our Seniors play the first of the Quarter Finals v Clara at 12pm at The Kells Rd. This is what it’s all about – championship knockout and your support is both needed and appreciated. The boys and management have worked hard all year and so please get out and support your club team.
 
LIP SYNC BATTLES – O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
We've had a huge response to LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels with members from all around the community putting their hands up to take part in Dec 8th's event.  It's going to be one crazy night and on Sturday evening some of our acts got together to find out more on what it's all about. The word is all positive...tell your friends and join us in a celebratory evening on December 8th of O'Loughlin Gaels’ standing in the St. John's Parish Community. With the club celebrating 50 years next year this is a great way to kick start the celebrations. The acts will look after themselves, but there is still lots to do. We need volunteers, sponsors, and services so if you can help please contact any of the below and they'll put you in action!. All funds raised by LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels will be offset towards a Juvenile Training Facility, upgrade of dressings rooms, showers & patrons toilets- and a new lift to improve accessibility in the club. 
C'mon everybody - let's do the twist!!
Ruth Comerford - LipSync OLG Committee - 086 8919312
Bryan Skehan - Cub Vice Chairman - 087 9495891
Eoin Lawlor PRO - 087 6806833
 
RESULTS:
 
IT was a disappointing couple of days for the adult teams that promised so much.  On Saturdays the seniors were pipped by city rivals James Stephens by a single point after a tentative league final at Nowlan Park. A  good start  to the 2nd half saw the Gaels lead by 5 points 10 mins in but the Village reeled back in that lead to make it a cat & mouse game to the final whistle. The village took their final opportunity however and took spoils. 
It was a much more clear cut story at Freshford on Sunday when the Juniors exited the championship after a second half clinical display by neighbours Dicksboro. The boro boys put away their opportunities as they came about and finished out deserving nine point winners advancing to the semi-finals.  Hard luck to all involved who put in a superb effort all year showing great potential for the coming seasons. A big thanks to all involved in looking after all our teams
 
CAMOGIE NEWS
 
There was mixed fortunes for our camogie teams last weekend with two teams competing in County Finals.  The Minor Girls gave a great account of themselves in a very competitive match at Callan against Kilmacow/Slieverue.  In a very tight game the teams were inseparable at the end of normal time but Kilmacow benefited from a goal in the extra time period that gave them a lead they would not relinquish. It was a super effort  by the girls and management who have been brilliant all year. Well done girls
It was better news on Saturday afternoon in Clara when the u12 girls triumphed in their County Final with a solid win over Ballyhale.  These girls have been undefeated all year and their reward has been richly deserved. Well done to all involved.
 
HANDBALL
Well done to O'Loughlin Gaels Handball John Morrissey and Willie Murphy from Kilfane who won the Masters 60.30 Leinster final last week in Wicklow against Wexford opposition representing Kilkenny GAA Handball.. They go on to play Ulster in the All-Ireland semi final in 2 weeks time. Best of luck gentlemen.
 
MINOR HURLING TEAM OF THE YEAR
Of the four Kilkenny players selected two O'Loughlin Gaels lads featured on the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Team of the year...not bad going.! Well done Conor Kelly and Jamie Young. Lovely Hurling!!


PREMIER DARTS - FRIDAYS
O’Loughlin Gaels is be the venue for the weekly Premier League Darts each Friday.  This gets bigger and better each year and this year all the top players from the region are taking part.  Very entertaining stuff…and high quality.
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
NEW JERSEY IN STOCK; The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its members in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The Hall at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex is available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, wheelchair sports, badminton and all indoor sports. . Hall can be booked for €30 per hour Contact Paddy at 086 129 8329  

​CLUB LOTTO
 
Next weeks prize will be €8,000. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 
 
FINALS WEEKEND
 
It’s to be a busy weekend for our adult teams with  the Seniors take on James Stephens in the League Final.  O’Loughlins will be looking to lay down a marker for the upcoming Championships and your support will be welcomed in Nowlan Park on Saturday afternoon.  After overcoming Ballyhale in a tense semi-final O’Loughlin Gaels Juniors will face Dicksboro in the Section B Championship Final in Freshford on Sunday morning.  City derbys are always special and both our teams need a strong support .  Please note also that the u12 camogie team will also play their Final on Saturday morning in Clara against Ballyhae. All fixtures will be updated on the club’s social media. 
Support All The Club’s Teams
 
LIP SYNC SOCIAL - SATURDAY 6:30PM (after League Final) 
LipSync Battles O'Loughlin Gaels is Dec 8th. On Saturday there will be a Pre-Launch Social Evening in the Club to a few of the acts and find out more. It's going to be a great show with full house expected so tickets can be booked on Saturday evening. Get yours early and don't miss out. ...
Pre-Launch starts at 6:30pm on Saturday after the League Final.
 
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Result : Junior Hurling C'ship Section B Semi-Final
O'Loughlin Gaels 2-16 to 1-17 Ballyhale Shamrocks
A late goal by Owen Wall earned O'Loughlin Gaels Juniors another bite of the cherry and extra time in this hard fought victory on Saturday evening. Ballyhale had the better if the exchanges for much of the second half after a first half that saw little between the sides ..a goal each (N Leydon for the Gaels) , a point each from sidelines (E Walsh) and an even mix of scores from play and placed ball conversions. A late Eoin Cody point would be the only difference between them going into the break. Olg 1-5 to 1-6 B'hale) 
Martin Davis would add to the Ballyhale lead on the restart with a fine point but Billy Leydon (free) and Owen Wall levelled matters on the 32nd minute and the Gaels looked to get a foothold in the game. Ballyhale went back in front soon after with a point from D Aylward. Then Daniel O'Conner, who was causing hardship, broke a ball that would see three Gaels move it quickly culminating in Cian Loy forcing a fine save from Ballyhale keeper Dean Mason. Martin Davis at 10 for Ballyhale was going well at this stage and added another point before Leydon returned a pointed free. Ballyhale would hit a purple patch now and increase the deficit to 6 points as O'Loughins struggled to keep the ball in the attacking zone. 10 minutes from time and the Gaels introduce new energy, Oisin Murphy, Luke Hogan and Dacel Fwamba all enter the frey and the fresh legs made an immediate impact. Billy Leydon pointed a free won by Murphy and the Gaels began to claw back the lead to 2 points with 2 minutes remaining. Ballyhale substitute Patrick Mullen equally had the fresher legs for the opposition and looked to have alleviated any worry down south when he slotted over a pont on the verge of full time. But in a dramatic finish the Gaels after hanging in….won ball that saw O’Connor again create a breaking ball that Cian Loy used to offload to Owen Wall who cleverly guided it to the net and force extra time. 
O'Loughlin Gaels 2:12 to 1:15 B'hale Shamrocks. 
The first period of extra time had both teams trade points early and misses in an understandably nervy 10minutes. A second Evan Walsh (O’Loughlins) point from a sideline being the difference going into the final 10 mins. Billy Leydon added a converted 65 on the restart which was cancelled out by a pointed free from Eoin Cody. Evan Walsh took the last score of the game but there was still time for a final twist perhaps. Ballyhale were awarded a late free outside the 21 yard line but the effort was saved and the Gaels greeted the final whistle with delight and relief 
This was a good game with both defences doing their jobs effectively..very little between the attacking units too while both teams showed a great desire to win. The Gaels dug in..and now face Dicksboro in Sunday mornings Final.
 
MINOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Result: Minor A Hurling League. 
Erin's Own 2:17 to 1:18 O'Loughlin Gaels. 
The Gaels looked like they had done enough to bag these points but the home side had the final say when taking the last 2 scores of the game (1-1) in the dying moments. Hard luck to all involved
 
The Minors will face James Stephens next Tuesday evening in the first round of this years hurling championship. Fixture will be updated on club social media and Kilkennygaa.ie.  Please support


PREMIER DARTS - FRIDAYS
O’Loughlin Gaels is be the venue for the weekly Premier League Darts each Friday.  This gets bigger and better each year and this year all the top players from the region are taking part.  Very entertaining stuff…and high quality.
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
NEW JERSEY IN STOCK; The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its members in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The Hall at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex is available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, wheelchair sports, badminton and all indoor sports. . Hall can be booked for €30 per hour Contact Paddy at 086 129 8329  
 
 
 

​CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto. Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 19, 20 Bonus 7. Next weeks prize will be €7,600. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 
 
SENIOR LEAGUE/CHAMPIONSHIP
 
O'Loughlin Gaels 2:15 to 0:16 Rower Inistioge. 
A decent 2nd half performance helped to build on the 3 point score advantage earned through the first 30mins. Danny Loughnane was alive to a deflected free taken by goal keeper Stephen Murphy in search of his 3rd conversion of the game. This gave the Gaels a bit of distance between the sides that they would not relinquish to the end. Brian Hogan got up to the pace of the game in the second period also and was rewarded with a fine point of his own...and Mark Kelly was introduced late in the game and marked his return with a fine point if his own. Cian Loy continued to be a nuisance for opposition defenders earning a point for his troubles too . The result means O'Loughlins now book themselves into this years league final to be played in a couple of weeks against city rivals James Stephens. Well done to all involved.
 
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL SUNDAY
 
Junior B to Championship Final
OO'Loughlin Gaels 1-7 to 2-18 Graigue Balycallan.
The junior B's succumbed to the might of Graigue-Ballycallan this morning at Nowlan Park in what was billed to be a promising prosepct for our boys. By half time the lads were 1-3 to 0-10 behind with all 4 scores coming from Barry Hogan placed balls. A poor goalkeeping error allowing a long range effort slip into the goal keeping any thoughts of O'Loughlin Gaels triumphing alive. But the second half didnt see much improvement. The first opportunity fell to O'Loughlins but the free was missed and the winners would register a 1-4 before O'Loughlins would hit back with a converted free. A mountain to climb with 20 minutes remaining and the gaels were chasing the game. Another goal was registered within a minute and the game was up. The lads did make a couple attempts at goal but were saved by the keeper and the game would end with O'Loughlins registering just three points from play. It was a huge pity as the result was not at all reflective of the ability and efforts of this team this season. New players were introduced into adult hurling and the club can be satisfied that the conveyor belt is producing. We look forward to seeing lots more for these lads and thank them for huge effort this past few months. Well done all . 
Manager: Andy Kearns, Selectors Aidan Fogarty, Luke Leydon. First Aid: Seamus Murphy.
 
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Please support the Junior Team that plays this weekend in the semi-final against Ballyhale Shamrocks. Fixture to be confirmed ..please keep updated on the clubs social media pages and Kilkenygaa.ie
 
MINOR RESULT

Result: Minor A Hurling League. 
Erin's Own 2:17 to 1:18 O'Loughlin Gaels. 
The Gaels looked like they had done enough to bag these points but the home side had the final say when taking the last 2 scores of the game (1-1) in the dying moments. Hard luck to all involved
 
JUVENILE TEAMS
 
Well done to our smallest teams and their coaches who continue to carry out some good work at pitches across the county and beyond.  Juvenile camogie teams also continue to thrive.  Training for the boys continues on Sunday mornings at 11am and the girls train Saturday mornings from10:30am.  All new members welcome.  



PREMIER DARTS - FRIDAYS
O’Loughlin Gaels is be the venue for the weekly Premier League Darts each Friday.  This gets bigger and better each year and this year all the top players from the region are taking part.  Very entertaining stuff…and high quality.
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
NEW STOCK AVAILABLE; The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its members in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The Hall at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex is available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, wheelchair sports, badminton and all indoor sports. . Hall can be booked for €30 per hour Contact Paddy at 086 129 8329  
 LIP SYNC O’LOUGHLIN GAELS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA LipSync will go ahead on December 8th at O’Loughlin Gaels Club Complex.  Acts are being put in place and some right characters are coming forward to make an absolute show of themselves…. All for the good of the club of course.  All help will be very welcome. 

​CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto. Numbers drawn were 4, 15, 25, 28 Bonus 1. Next weeks prize will be €7,200. Tickets available from the bar any evening for just €2.  Thank you for your continue support.
 
 
SENIOR LEAGUE/CHAMPIONSHIP
 
O’Loughlin Gaels 4-17 to 1-10 Erin’s Own
Well done to the senior hurlers who completed 4 out of 4 wins and are safely through to the knockout stages of the championship after a strong win over Erin’s Own last Saturday afternoon. A hatrick of goals by Robbie Buckley helped the boys with a comfortable win and what was a good overall team performance.  The final match of the group will be played on Saturday at St. John’s Park at 5pm and all support is greatly welcomed.  Members are asked to note that this is a Co. Board Fixure and €5 admission applies as normal.
 
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL SUNDAY
 
Junior B to Championship Final
O’Loughlin Gaels 6-12 to 5-8 St. Martins Muckalee
The Junior B Team will compete in this years Championship County Final in a repeat of last months league final pairing when they face Graigue Ballycallan. The earned the right after accounting for St. Martins in the semi-final last Wednesday evening. The game produces eleven goals in total including a hatrick through corner forward Owen Wall. Michael Henebry got the Gaels first goal on 12 mins putting them in the lead at 1-2 to 0-1. Fearghal Brennan would add the second goal soon after and the lads were looking comfortable and the more alert to breaking ball.  IT was a good workmanlike performance that saw Owen Wall net his first of three just before the break leaving the score at half time O’Loughlin Gaels 3-4 to 0-4 St. Martins.  Tervine Wallace got in the groove early in the second half and pointed 2 from play within 3 mins while Barry Hogan converted a free within the same period. St. Martins looked to steal back the deficit however and netted a goal in the next play only for Owen Wall to see that goal with one of his own one minute later.  Scoring opportunities increased for both teams as the game drew to a close and St. Martins hit 3 goals in quick succession to put a wobble on the winners course to victory. Luke Hogan having spurned a couple of earlier opportunities made no mistake with the last score of the game hitting the net and steadying the ship t the final whistle.
A big support please for the final.  Well done to all involved in what has been a great season at this grade.
Team:J Malone, j Lawlor, A Cantwell, B Lawlor, J Kearns, O Murphy (0-1), P Meaney, S Kenny, L Hogan (1-0), M Butler (0-3), J Ryan, B Dowling (0-1), F Brennan (1-2), O Wall (3-0), E Walsh, M Hennebry (1-0), T Wallace (0-3), B Hogan (0-1f)
 
U13s EXIT CHAMPIONSHIPS
 
Hard luck to both our u13s who were defeated by James Stephens in their respective championships on Saturday at Dicksboro.  The Roinn A match was up first in was a humdinger. O’Loughlin Gaels 2-7 to 1-12 James Stephens
 O’Loughlin were well in the game and put serious performances all over the field.  The teams were level with just minutes to go but the winners got the rub of the green and finished out 2 points to the good. In truth this game could have gone either way and we have lots to look forward to with this group.  Well done to two very good teams that did hurling a great service last Saturday morning and each young lad that took to the field should be applauded. 
 
The second game saw James Stephens hit 3-6 to 1-3 but none the less a more competitive game than the scoreline suggested. The boys may have been a little deflated from their comrades earlier defeat but each and every young fella gave it their all for their club. It’s been a great year for this group of lads and a big thanks must go to Joe Daly and his team of selectors for the work put in. Well done all ..lovely hurling.   
 
Roinn A Team: M Bourke Lambert, E Burke, B Wall, J Johnson, T Crowley, R Galwey (Capt) (1-0f), L Quigley, A Maher, L Hanrahan (1-4f), F Lawlor, E Bennett, G Kelly (0-3), E O’Brien, K Waldron, J Hynes.
 
Roinn C Team: Team: Z Evans, O McKenna, J Bolger (Capt), C Murphy, CJ McChamcheu, K Delaney, JJ Mooney, R Sweeney, H Roberts, D Byrne, D Powell, O Balsys (1-3), E Maher, C Daly, B Little.  E O’Callaghan, C Wall, D Butler, P Phelan, D McCormack, J Tyrell, S Morrissey, J Holohan. Cian Nolan, A Banks, K O’Connor, S Butler.


 
JUVENILE TEAMS
 
Well done to the u10s winning the Jimmy Collins Shield at the St. Mary's GAA , Clonmel Tournament on Saturday. The boys beat Erins Own of Cork in the Final on a scoreline if 4-4 to 0-1. Great work being put into these lads all year..a very well deserved piece of silverware.
U6 Mini Blitz:  The annual u6 Hurling Blitz took place in St. John’s Park on Sunday morning with over 300 youngsters from clubs all over the region taking part.  Each player received a memento from the day and enjoyed BBQ and more importantly a morning of top class hurling and their first opportunity to represent their clubs at a big event.  Well done to Stephen McCormack and team for organising this annual event..its super.
 
FREE HEALTH CHECK
There will be a health screening evening on Wednesday (Today) 6.45pm to 8.30pm for all club members of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club and O'Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club who might be interested in getting their blood pressure, pulse and bmi checked. Its a walk in set up so no need to book.



PREMIER DARTS - FRIDAYS
O’Loughlin Gaels is be the venue for the weekly Premier League Darts each Friday.  This gets bigger and better each year and this year all the top players from the region are taking part.  Very entertaining stuff…and high quality.
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
NEW STOCK AVAILABLE; The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its members in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The Hall at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex is available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, wheelchair sports, badminton and all indoor sports. . Hall can be booked for €30 per hour Contact Paddy at 086 129 8329  
 
Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre provides a free and confidential information service to the people of Kilkenny City and County.  We are currently recruiting volunteers.  If you are interested in helping people and have some time to give, please contact us for further details.  Telephone: Sarah Drea at 0761 07 7910

​CLUB LOTTO
 
There was no winner of the Club’s weekly lotto. Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 14, 24 Bonus 15.  Next weeks Jackpot Prize will be €8,000.  Tickets available at the bar for just €2. Thank you for your continued support.
 
SENIOR LEAGUE/CHAMPIONSHIP
St. Canices CU Official Kilkenny GAA Snr Hurling League Rd 2. at Danesfort Saturday Aug 11th 4:30pm 
O'Loughlin Gaels V Ballyhale Shamrocks 
Finally we get an opportunity to see our seniors in action with Round 2 of the League to take place on Saturday evening.  Lots of support from St. John’s Parisj as always is appreciated by all those involved. Best of luck
Please support your club... Hon d'Loughs
 
It’s Championship season for sure and our u15s will travel to Freshford tonight (Wednesday) for a Qtr Final clash versus Galmoy/windgap.  These teams had a good auld rattle during the league with the combined team getting the better of the Gaels. Our boys will be hoping to rectify matters here and will require your support. The match throws in at 7pm
 
SUMMER CAMP ‘18
Summer Camp ’18 is now in it’s second week and has been a huge success. Day 2 of this years Summer Camp revealed the brand new Summer Camp Jersey and it was a great hit with almost 240 happy Campers from week 1 brimming with excitement. Big players are expected to visit over the next few days and offer tips to our Gaels to develop their skills. St Johns Park will be bursting at the seams until August the 11th so plenty of action still to come.  Please note the Summer Camp will end at 12pm on Saturday..plenty of guests and plenty of lovely hurling.
 
 
TEAM NEWS
Result:
Junior B Hurling League.
Graigue Ballycallan 2-13 to 2-15 O’Loughlin Gaels
A good hard fought win against a very strong home side was just reward for a sterling effort by this group of players.  The Gaels were always going to be up against it as Graigue top the table.  With the Gaels finishing second however these sides will meet again in a week or so in a league final.  Well done to all involved.
 
The u13s bowed out of the Lisdowney 7s at the qtr final stage when they were defested by eventual winners Clara.  The boys did very well winning their first two games handsomely to compete in the prestigious cup competition.  The boys train hard now over the next few weeks to get ready for their championships
 
Please support all out teams
 
GIVE UP YOUR AUL GEAR
 
O'Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club will accept any old gear family members have grown out of and of good quality to pass on the younger members. Drop them into the Camogie Café any Saturday morning for a Pick & Go of anything that takes your fancy. A small donation to the camogie bucket would be welcome.
CLOTHES DROP.
All good quality clothes will also be taken at the Camogie Club on August 25th.  Clear our those wardrobes and donate ..all proceeds to OLoughlin Gaels Camogie Club.



PREMIER DARTS - FRIDAYS
O’Loughlin Gaels is be the venue for the weekly Premier League Darts each Friday.  This gets bigger and better each year and this year all the top players from the region are taking part.  Very entertaining stuff…and high quality.
 
FEELING NOSTALGIC?
 
In 2019 we will celebrate 50 years of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club as we know it today. We need help! Anyone wants to get involved, suggest some ideas to mark the occasion or simply send us photos, memorabilia etc can email pro.oloughlingaels.kilkenny@gaa.ie
 
 
SCRAP METAL
 
O'Loughlin Gaels GAA will again be taking scrap metal for recycling. Anyone who has any metal they want to get rid of can contact any of the numbers below. 
Coleman Loughnane - 086 331 2944
Eddie Maher - 087 291 0569
Sean Hogan - 087 288 8896
Luke Roche - 086 251 1994
 
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS SHOP –
NEW STOCK AVAILABLE; The On-line Club Shop can provide you with everything you need for the coming season. It’s well stocked with all your essentials in your favourite club’s colours. Training tops, jerseys, jackets, beanies ..they’re all there just log on to the club website and hit the image to bring you into the shop AND your favourite club will also benefit with every sale. http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/shop.html
 
BOOKINGS FOR OCCASIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club boasts the best club facilities for its members in the city. With plenty of free parking, Kitchen, bar & Lounge facilities available it can cater for all your party needs. Contact Paddy on 086 1298329 to book your special occasion- christening, communion and confirmations, birthdays and anniversaries.. special wedding guests gatherings ..or any group occasion you require. The Hall at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Complex is available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, wheelchair sports, badminton and all indoor sports. . Hall can be booked for €30 per hour Contact Paddy at 086 129 8329  
 
Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre provides a free and confidential information service to the people of Kilkenny City and County.  We are currently recruiting volunteers.  If you are interested in helping people and have some time to give, please contact us for further details.  Telephone: Sarah Drea at 0761 07 7910
 
 
 
LIBRARY NEWS
The Summer reading challenge is well underway, so if you’re not already joined it’s not too late to drop down to your local Library to do so. It will finish end of Aug so get reading and receive all the free gifts along the way. For all those who complete the challenge, they will be invited to see Ruben the entertainer at Springhill Hotel for his show in September.
Dogstrust will visit us on Aug 9th at 11am (subject to 10 attendees min), so places still available here if you would like to find out more about caring for dogs ect. 
The French Language group will meet Fri 3rd Aug 11-12.30pm , this continues every second Friday 
The book for next Month’s Adult book club is Solar Bones and they meet last Wed every Month 11.30-12.30 
We have recently started a Children’s Book club for 9-12yr olds, next meeting is Sat Aug 18th and continues every 4th Sat. Also we have started a storytime for 8’s and under , once a month and next storytime is Sept 1stand every 4th Sat after.
New Members welcome in all groups