​U19s TO SEMI-FINAL

Result: Permanent tsb U19A Hurling Lge
O'Loughlin Gaels 2- 19 to G'Ballycallan 1-16
1-11 from Ben Maher (10 pointed frees) , a goal from Dacel Fwamba and 2 fine saves by keeper David McCormack, (that included a fine penalty save) all contributed to handsome win over visitors Graigue-Ballycallan this afternoon. It was another fine team performance put in by James O'Keefe's young charges that sees them through to a County semi-final in a few weeks time. Well done all..
D. McCormack, O Murphy, B Lawlor, M Butler, P Butler, C Heary, S Kenny, R Buckley, L Hogan, J Molloy, R Poyntz, E O’Shea, B Maher, D Fwamba, C Kelly.
 
CLUB LOTTO  -
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 18, 23, 24 and the bonus number was 12,  Next week's top prize will be €9,200. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
CIARA LAWLOR MEMORIAL 5K
LAUNCH WEDNESDAY MAY 9th 7:30pm ALL WELCOME
The Ciara Lawlor Memorial 5k Run / walk will take place in The Castle Park on Saturday May 20th at 11am. Registration for the event is €10 and will take place at the Tennis Club from 10am.  All members and friends of O’Loughlin Gaels are invited to take part alongside the Senior Hurling Team  & Camogie Players at 10:30am to run in support of the Lawlor family and remember Ciara. There will be Launch evening in the club on Wednesday May the 9th at 7:30pm and all members of the community are welcome.  Registration through the club is online on the club website with all proceeds to be donated to the Ciara Lawlor Memorial for the charity The Ataxia Foundation.  Please register early…wear your club colours and run for Ciara.
 

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
 
Please support all our club teams..senior, Junior, minor all the way to u6.  Each player no matter what age he is gets a lift when there is support around him. The players train hard and play hard and along with all the coaches, mentors and volunteers put huge efforts to field teams and deserve all the support that can be mustered. This week the u15s continue in their league and the Juniors and Junior B’s compete in their respective leagues.
                 
 
O'LOUGHLIN GAELS SUMMER CAMP 2018
JULY 30th to AUGUST 11th
Summer Camp details will be handed out to juvenile players over the next few training sessions. Always the highlight of a young players season all are encouraged to register. This camp gets bigger & better each year and this one is bound to be the best yet. More details and forms are posted on the website. Sign up quick and don’t miss out.
 
TEAM NEWS
 
Result: Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor Hurling League Roinn A
Mooncoin 2-10 to 0-16 O'Loughlin Gaels. 
Draw game gets an away point from this fixture in what is a very competitive league campaign. Well done all involved
Hard luck to the u15s who hosted a stronger Galmoy / Windgap during the week in round 3 of the hurling league.  Great to see the support there from the club members. …it’s always appreciated.
U6 Players if the Week #3
Great job this week by Ollie Wall, Odhrán Purcell, Tadhg Power, Leon Delaney and Luke McKenna awarded Players of the Week by coach Stephen McCormack. ..All mighty hurlers. Training continues on Sunday mornings at 10:30am and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. Hon the Lough's.
 
 
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 large hall is available for larger community occasions and the space outside is secure and safe for all the family.
 
 

​JUNIORS LOOKING GOOD
 
Result: J J Kavanagh & Sons Jnr Hurling Lge
O'Loughlin Gaels 4-18 to 0-10 Tullaroan.
A strong performance from the lads this evening proved far too strong for the visitors. Much of the damage was done in the first 30 with Billy Leydon, Gary Kelly, Fearghal Brennan and Evan Walsh all in top form this evening causing all kinds of disarray in the Tullaroan backlines. Midfielder Danny Loughnane along with wing forward Johnny Doyle were the architects of many of the Gaels attacks buoyed by some stoic defending from Luke Hogan, Ross Butler, Barry Lawlor and Andy Cantwell. Worth mentioning too a fine save from a penalty midway through the second half by netminder David McCormack. Well done all involved .. 2 wins from 2.. lovely hurling.
Team: D McCormack, A O'Brien, B Lawlor, A Cantwell, J Lawlor, R Butler, L Hogan, D Loughnane, C Loy, J Doyle, D O'Connor, E Walsh, F Brennan, G Kelly, B Leydon. .. A Geoghegan, P Delaney, O Murphy, S Kenny
                                         
CLUB LOTTO  -
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 15, 24, 27, 28 and the bonus number was 4,  Next week's top prize will be €8,800. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
CIARA LAWLOR MEMORIAL 5K
The Ciara Lawlor Memorial 5k Run / walk will take place in The Castle Park on Saturday May 20th at 11am. Registration for the event is €10 and will take place at the Tennis Club from 10am.  All members and friends of O’Loughlin Gaels are invited to take part alongside the senior hurling players at 10:30am to run in support of the Lawlor family and remember Ciara.  Registration through the club is online on the club website with all proceeds to be donated to the Ciara Lawlor Memorial for the charity The Ataxia Foundation.  Please register early…wear your club colours and run for Ciara.
 
 
DOG GONE!
Thanks to those who got involved in the sale of the greyhound dog donated by dog trainer Sheila Devoy. The dog has been sold and all proceeds go to club funds. Thanks to Sheila Devoy for her support of O'Loughlin Gaels GAA. Best of luck to the dogs new owners and please don't forget us when he wins the Derby! ..keep us informed of his progress.

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
 
Please support all our club teams..senior, Junior, minor all the way to u6.  Each player no matter what age he is gets a lift when there is support around him. The players train hard and play hard and along with all the coaches, mentors and volunteers put huge efforts to field teams and deserve all the support that can be mustered. This week the Junirs , u19s and u15 teams will all be out over the next 10 days so keep an eye to the fixtures for all the updates.
 
Juniors will play Tullaroan in St. John’s Park on Thursday at 7pm while the minors will play Kilmacow at home on Wednesday evening also at 7pm.
                 
 
O'LOUGHLIN GAELS SUMMER CAMP 2018
JULY 30th to AUGUST 11th
Summer Camp details will be handed out to juvenile players over the next few training sessions. Always the highlight of a young players season all are encouraged to register. This camp gets bigger & better each year and this one is bound to be the best yet. More details and forms are posted on the website. Sign up quick and don’t miss out.
 
TEAM NEWS
 
There were big win this week for the minor and u19s teams in their respective league campaigns. The minors had a good win over Freshford in what was their strongest performance yet this year much to the satisfaction of managers Michael Holohan and Andy Comerford.  Later in the week in Thomastown u19s manager James O’Keefe will have been very please in the way in which his charges dismantles the Thomastown challenge. 
 
Elsewhere the u10s took part in this years CBS Secondary School Blitz held at Palmerstown last weekend.  The boys had a great days hurling achieving two wins from their three games showing great determination throughout.  The following day the u11s took part in the Community Games Tournament representing St. John’s Parish Unfortunately results didn’t work out but again the boys are showing great heart everytime they take the field in the white & green colours.  Well done to all our players..lovely hurling.
 
IFA & EU COMMISSIONER
 
The IFA last Friday evening hosted a conference at O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club Venue at which EU Commissioner Phil Hogan attended to speak. Almost 600 guests attended the event that catered for refreshments before and after.  The large hall was packed to the rafters and speakers and thedebate was streamed from the venue demonstrating again that O’Loughlin Gaels GAA club can cater for and host any large event as required.  A big thanks to all the volunteers who supervised and stewarded the carpark and patrons safe access to the event.  Well done all..your help is greatly appreciated. For details on hosting your event please contact 086 1298329
 
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 large hall is available for larger community occasions and the space outside is secure and safe for all the family. 

​SENIORS START WELL
 
St Canices CU Official Kilkenny GAA Snr Hurling League. 
O'Loughlin Gaels 1-16 to 0-11 Danesfort. 
New season, new management, new jerseys means a fresh new O'Loughlin Gaels Snr team. Manager Niall Bergin will be well pleased with this afternoon's result as our younger players showed well in today's victory. The League Championship off to a great start then but no opportunity to build any momentum as it looks like a long break to the next round unless common sense prevails. Some excellent movement and a high workrate laid the foundations for a workmanlike performance serving to distract the O'Loughlins support from the awful weather...much of the game having been played in wet and windy conditions. Well done and congratulations to all involved....lovely hurling.
Opt for Life Foundation raises awareness for organ donation and it's logo is printed on the teams new jerseys. Please like their page and stay informed
 
CLUB LOTTO  -
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 6, 17 and the bonus number was 14,  Next week's top prize will be €8,400. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
SEAN IS TOP REFEREE
Congratulations are in order as GAA name clubman Sean Cleere on referees list for Liam McCarthy Hurling Championship. Sean continues to excel in his field and is now one of the GAA’s best respected referees in hurling

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
 
Please support all our club teams..senior, Junior, minor all the way to u6.  Each player no matter what age he is gets a lift when there is support around him. The players train hard and play hard and along with all the coaches, mentors and volunteers put huge efforts to field teams and deserve all the support that can be mustered. This week the Junirs , u19s and u15 teams will all be out over the next 10 days so keep an eye to the fixtures for all the updates.
 
Juniors will play Tullaroan in St. John’s Park on Thursday at 7pm while the minors will play Kilmacow at home on Wednesday evening also at 7pm.
                 
PLAYERS NEWS
 
At Last years O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Race NIght Greyhound Trainer Sheilla H Devoy donated a young pup to O'LOughlin Gaels GAA Club in appreciation of all the support the club has given to Kilkenny Dog Track and Greyhound Racing over the years. 

At 21 months the Dog is in great condition after been housed at Sheila Devoy's Ambitious Kennells in Laois to date.

The club now wish to put the Dog up for Auction and is opening bidding to all it's members for this fine specimen. Sired by a two time Irish Derby Finalist Ballymac Vic (Pictured above) who also won the Derby Consolation at his first attempt. This is a great opportunity for any club member or syndicate of members to own thier own dog and have some great evening's racing to enjoy. 

Bids can be made to 087 6806833 or via the website up to 9pm Next Sunday April 22nd
No bid rises less than +€50

Whelp Date:  July 2016

Sire: Ballymac Vic

Dame: Ambitious Diva

O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club wishes to thank Sheila Devoy for this generous donation to the club
 
 

TEAM NEWS
 
Result: Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor Hurling League Roinn A
Freshford 2-10 to 0-19 O'Loughlin Gaels.
A great win in Freshford this week earns our young guns the well earned league points. Some fine performances around the field saw a positive performance with a nice range of scores. Brilliant win...well done all
 
Result: u13 A Football C'ship Qtr Final
Young Ireland's 3:8 to 2-5 O'Loughlin Gaels.
The boys put in a huge effort  against the Gowran side and with a bit of luck the result could have favoured the Gaels. With a score advantage the blanket defence was adopted with no route through to goal. The crossbar was rattled and the big ball ricocheted off umpteen bodies on numerous occasions in the final quarter. Well done to all the boys ...great effort...have the hearts of Gaels.
 
U6 Players of the Week #2
Great strides continue to be made during indoor hurling training at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA... Four lads showing good form this week for Stephen McCormacks men were Jack Hogan, Darragh O'Neill, Max Rochford and Danny Holohan. Well done boys...lovely hurling!!
 
 
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 –
Get ready for the new season..shorts & socks available on line. 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 large hall is available for larger community occasions and the space outside is secure and safe for all the family. ​

BIG MATCH DAY
 
On Sunday Nowlan Park will play host to both the National Hurling and Camogie League Finals.  It will be a big day for the Kilkenny County Boards and O’Loughlin Gaels and St. John’s Park will as usual play its part in making the day as enjoyable as possible for all supporters. The club’s facilities will be open and the grounds available for match parking.  Plenty of volunteers will be needed so if available please be at the club from 12.30pm. Tell your friends and enjoy the day.
 
CLUB LOTTO  -
There was no winner of this weeks club lotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 15, 16, 26 and the bonus number was 4,  Next week's top prize will be €7,600. If you want to be a winner you need to buy a ticket...just €2 from the bar and any promotors. Thank you for your continued support http://www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie/lotto
 
 
BILLY LEAHY DIFFIBRILLATORS
O' Loughlin Gaels GAA Club is proud to host the official unveiling of the Billy Leahy Memorial Defibrillators in our clubhouse on Friday 6th April at 11am. Our involvement with this project means the O' Loughlin Gaels Club is once more to the forefront of community activities. The unveiling of the life saving equipment will be performed by Club Chairman Brian Murphy. All members and friends of O'Loughlin Gaels, of Billy Leahy, and members of the local community are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Lovely Hurling
 
 
FEILE
Hard luck to the u14s who came up against a very strong Young Irelands team in the Paddy Grace Feile Tournament Semi-Final last weekend. The lads exited the competition but were back in action training with the u13s and u15s within 24 hours. No stopping these lads..they love their hurling.
 
                 
PLAYERS NEWS
 
Congratulations to O’Loughlin Gaels players Eoin O’Shea (0-1), Conor Kelly (0-7), Dacel Fwamba and Jamie Young (1-0) and their St. Kieran’s College team mates in winning the All-Ireland Colleges Final in Semple Stadium last weekend. Conor Kelly put in a stellar performance yielding a total of 7 points throughout the game while Eoin O’Shea put in a workman like shift earning a superb point from play early on in the game.  The champions however almost let the title slip after loosing a 12point advantage to see the game level at full time..but an early Jamie Young goal in extra time kicked off a dominant display that eased them to another All-Ireland title for the school.  Well done boys lovely hurling
 
Best of luck to Paddy Deegan in Sundays Allianze League Hurling Final.  Paddy has well established himself throughout the league as a key players in the last line of the Kilkenny defence. He put in another fine show last weekend against Wexford and upped his game in the second period when needed.

EASTER CAMP
 
The Easter Camp received a visit last week from some of Kilkenny's finest. Senior Kilkenny players Enda Morrissey, Martin Keoghan, James Maher, Richie Leahy and Darren Brennan joined Paddy Deegan to offer some tips and advice to some lucky young participants of the O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Easter Camp. Packed with Gaelic Games action, the boys and girls had the time of their lives..indoor hurling, Gaelic football, skills development and training matches... at St. John's Park pitches and indoor facilities. There was plenty of competition as the Kilkenny boys were well impressed by the efforts displayed on the hurling fields of St. Johns Park. Competition too within the club as co-organiser Mark Bergin wondered if older brother Niall ever had so many inter-county stars for his Summer Camps!! Well we're all looking forward to summer camp now.... !!!
Well done to all the young participants ..almost 130 in all. Another great club job done by organisers Mark Bergin and Stephen Murphy and backed by a top coaching team in Paddy Deegan, Huw Lawlor, Robbie Buckley and Lizzie Kavanagh along with some up and coming stars in juveniles from both the hurling and Camogie clubs.
The good news is ..details of this years Summer Camp will be released soon.
Now that's lovely hurling
 
 
O’Loughlin Gaels Match Fixtures
 
U15s League match was cancelled last weekend due to the bad weather and updates will be published as soon as known. Please keep posted on all match fixtures by watching the club’s website and social media pages.  All support to all games is greatly appreciated by the players and volunteers who put in a huge amount of work each week.
 
 
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 –
Get ready for the new season..shorts & socks available on line. 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 large hall is available for larger community occasions and the space outside is secure and safe for all the family. ​