CLUB LOTTO €17,200
There was no winner of last week’s Club Lotto..The numbers drawn were  4,  5,  20,  23 and the bonus number was: 16  . Tickets can be bought from the usual selling agents or by asking at the clubhouse bar. The Jackpot is now at a healthy €17,200..so get yourself a ticket and don't miss out on your chance to win
 
SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE SHIELD FINAL
O'Loughlin Gaels 2-13 to 1-13 Dicksboro
Just the tonic before Championship gets underway. A good win over Dicksboro with Mark Kelly getting off the blocks early with 4 points from play (of 5 in total). At the other end of the field goal keeper Stephen Murphy contributed to a fine defensive display with three saves including a fine double reflex saves after a one and one situation with an inrushing forwardat the death that the forced the ball away from the danger area. The ball did make its way back in but the referee spotted the Dicksboro forward waiting in the square and blew for a free out to ensure no extra time would follow.  Stephen also added to the score board with a pointed free. Full forward Mark Bergin accounted for 2-6 of the total (1-4 from placed balls), while David Burke added one minor.  It was a much needed win as the championship looms. Two weeks to iron out the creases and with James Stephens being the opposition everything must be right. Good work lads..keep it going.
Team: S. Murphy, (0-1) A Forristal, A. Kearns, E. Kearns, S. Mahony, B. Hogan, P. Deegan, E. Grant P.Butler, H. Lawlor, D. Burke(0-1), M. Kelly(0-5) , D. Loughnane , S. Johnston, M. Bergin(2-6)
 
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
With all league duties carried out the big business of championship gets under way in 10 days time. The draw in Nowlan Park on Monday evening sees O’Loughlins pitted against our old foe James Stephens in the Quarter Final and what a mouth-watering prospect that is. Keep the weekend free, look out for the fixtures and support your club
 
FINE LINE ENDS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
RESULT: Junior Hurling Championship
O'Loughlin Gaels 1-19 to 4-13 James Stephens
 
With less than ten minutes to go O'Loughlin Gaels looked to be in the driving seat after going on a 1-8 unanswered scoring spree in the second half to turn a 6 point deficit into a healthy 5 point lead. Even though James Stephens did get back a goal and a point, 2 points from Cian Loy and Brian Dowling in the same period should have been enough to finish off the game. The Village were awarded a 21 in the dying moments and Mikey Drennan drilled for goal...a little goalmouth confusion ensued and after some healthy debate the leather was deemed to have crossed the line and the game headed into extra time. Brian Dowling started extra time proceedings off with a pointed free which was added to with two gems..one from Sean Bolger and another from Thomas Gleeson who had a fine game throughout. The Village returned two in the same period and the Gaels went into the second period of extra time one point to the good. The Village got the perfect start however in the Final Act of this drama..a goal by substitute Andrew Parsons was added to with three more points putting the opposition five points ahead with only 4minutes remaining. Even with tired legs the Gaels cut it back to three as they went looking for goals. It was a fair effort..but time ran out and the Village now advance to the Northern Final. Fair play to both teams..only a puck of a ball separated these sides after over 130mins of hurling..good value for supporters but disappointed for our players who put in a huge effort this year. Well done to all involved
 
B. Leydon, B. Murphy, G. Bryan, T. Gleeson, R. Butler, A. O'Brien, N. Bergin, K. O'Brien, P. Cantwell, S. Bolger, A. Geoghegan, B. Dowling, C. Loy, D. Lenihan, J. Doyle,
 
CAMOGIE NEWS
End of year Juvenile training
O' Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club juvenile members attended their last training session on Saturday. Despite the inclement weather, attendance was high and we were fortunate to be able to use our large hall as the rain teemed down outside. Our under 6, 8, 10 and 12 groups celebrated an enjoyable sporting year with their team and mentors as their parents looked on from the balcony. Teams and mentors gave their full attention to the serious business of the tug of war, where the competitive spirit of the adults involved was very evident.A great morning of fun and games was held with all involved displaying enthusiastic competitive spirit. Co-ordination and teamwork were put to the test in an enjoyable celebration of the sporting role of  our club in its community 
Children and adults all enjoyed the feast provided by local businesses and the committee. Special thanks to Kearns butchers for the hot dogs provided to all.
It has been a great year, made possible by an incredible team of volunteers. A huge heartfelt thank you to children for turning up so regularly in such numbers, parents for bringing them and being so encouraging and helpful, transition year students for their big contribution, and finally, to the coaches and mentors who give so much of their time and energy to the teams in O' Loughlin Gaels. Well done to all. Enjoy the break and keep practicing. 
U 16, Minor and Junior teams
O' Loughlin Gaels Camogie teams are not all hanging up their boots for the year as there is still a lot of camogie to be played. Our U16s take on Danesfort on Wednesday evening at 6.00 in the Roinn B championship semi-final. This group, under the stewardship of Tadhg Crowley, Liam Egan and Tony Treacy, have shown great team spirit and their enjoyment of the game is evident at training and at matches. We wish them well.
Our minors finished their last league game with a win. This leaves them top of the table in Roinn C. This exceptionally young team await the play-offs and we look forward to seeing them in action soon.
The Junior team will play Conahy Shamrocks in the championship semi-final on Sunday a venue for this fixture is yet to be arranged.
GIVE UP YER AULD HURLS
Please vote for our Bright Idea
We are asking all readers to support us in our bid to win €5000!
KBC Bank Kilkenny nominated our hurley recycling project as a Kilkenny representative in their national competition. Please support our Kilkenny bid by voting for our Bright Idea on the KBC page. There is a link to it on our facebook page. Please like and share and ask your friends to do the same. Voting closes on September 30th. Is féidir linn- le do chabhair.
https://kbcbrightideas.com/ideas-hub/kilkenny/joan-galwey/?list=1
Please give up your fb or twitter vote to support our "Give up your oul hurls" venture. After all, we know Kilkenny Camogie is the best!
 
First Holy Communion &
Confirmation Dates 2017 
First Holy Communions –  
St John’s:              Sat. 13th May, 10.30am. 
                                (for St John’s Junior & Model Schools):
Johnswell:            Sunday 14th May at 10.00am.
Confirmations in St John’s –
Saturday 11th March at 11.00am.
 
THE SAMARITANS FAMILY WALK
The Samaritans are hosting the Kilkenny All-Stars Family Walk, on Saturday 1st October 2016. Come and join Brian Cody and over a dozen Kilkenny All-Stars for this fun event in order to raise funds for the extension of the Samaritan’s premises in Kilkenny. Registration from 11.00a.m – at the St Canice’s Complex, Lacken, Carlow Road, Kilkenny – the walk will commence at 11.30a.m. The route will follow the Nore Linear Walk for 4k.m. and is suitable for all the family. Entry fee- €10 per family.
 

ST JOHNS PARISH
www.oloughlingaels.gaa.ie
 
SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Rd. 5
O’Loughlin Gaels 2-13 to 1-18 Ballyhale Shamrocks
Saturday Sept 17th 2016 – Thomastown 5pm – referee Owen kenny
O’Loughlin Gaels met Ballyhale Shamrocks in the final round of the Senior hurling league on Saturday with both teams knowing they were advancing to the quarter final stages of this year’s championship…the prize at stake a league final spot next weekend.  Both defences got a handle on the game making it difficult for forwards to get clear shots at goal. O’Loughlins had the better of the early exchanges with Mark Kelly showing early signs of his form when he hit the post in the 3rd minute..an opportunity that would have put a different perspective on the game had it being converted. Mark went on to score 2-4 from play showing his ability to take scores in tight situations. Ballyhale worked hard off the ball making it difficult to track players and opened up spaces to take their scores and hedaded to the break 0-10 to 0-7 up.
Ballyhale pressed on in the second half with points from Henry Sheflin and Eoin Reid who was a handful at centre forward before Mark Kelly returned a point. And although Mark Bergin pointed a free on the 13th minute Eoin Reid broke in for a Ballyhale goal that put them seven points clear with only a quarter of the game remaining. Immediately O’Loughlin Gaels returned two points through a Mark Bergin free and a fine Danny Lenihan strike before Kelly struck for the first of his two goals on the 18th minute. The lead reduced to two but the Shamrocks didn’t flinch and added five points to O’Loughlins one over the next ten minutes requiring O’Loughlins to get goals. Danny Loughnane pointed a free in the dying moments and a good play by Danny Lenihan in the corner sent a low ball to the front of the opposition goal that Mark Kelly was at hand to net in the last play of the game finishing two points adrift when the whistle sounded.
An entertaining finish to the game and the lads will now face Dicksboro in the League Shield Final next weekend before the real business of Championship begins in two weeks time. We’re looking forward to it!
Team: S. Murphy, A Forristal, A. Kearns, E. Kearns, S. Mahony, B. Hogan, P. Deegan, E. Grant, H. Lawlor, D. Burke, M. Kelly (2-4), D. Loughnane (0-2, 1f), S. Johnston, M. Bergin(0-5, f) , S. Bolger (0-1). D. Lenihan (0-1), P. Cantwell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JUNIORS TO DO IT AGAIN
Junior hurling championship
O’Loughlin Gaels -0-11 to 1-8 James Stephens
Sunday Sept. 18th 2016 -  Palmerstown, 6pm – Referee Maurice Flynn
O’Loughlins/ Village games are always entertaining and this one was certainly no different. The scoring may have been low but that was down to the intensity of the game and some wayward shots by both teams. James Stephens got off to the better start when they went 1-2 to no score up after 6 mins thanks to a Jamie Byrne goal plus a pointed free. Brian Dowling did return a pointed free next before James Stephens added another…the last of their scoring for nearly 20 minutes. O’Loughlins added their points thanks to good midfield work with Paddy Butler enjoying his time there converting two points from play before the break leaving O’Loughlin’s one point adrift at 0-6 to 1-4. The score count was even more rare in the second half but a good entertaining game none the less. Alan Geoghegan , Danny Lenihan and Paddy Butler played well to take hold of their areas and it looked with 10mins to go, after the aforementioned Lenihan scored his second point, that O’Loughlins were in the driving seat two points to the good. But they failed to capitalise on their dominance and James Stephens took a well taken point through Richie Hayes before adding a final pointed free to level the game ensuring both sets of supporters left Palmerstown in good form and ready to go at it again. Well done all ..good hurling.
Team: Billy Leydon, B. Murphy, G. Bryan, T. Gleeson, R. Butler, A. O’Brien, N. Bergin, P. Butler (0-2), S. Bolger, A. Geoghegan (0-1), B. Dowling (4pts, 1f), C. Loy (0-1), F. Brennan, D. Lenihan (0-2), J. Doyle (0-1­) ,  P. Cantwell, E. Walshe
 
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club Lotto..The numbers drawn were  2,  6,  11,  26 and the bonus number was:   . Tickets can be bought from the usual selling agents or by asking at the clubhouse bar. The Jackpot is now at a healthy €16,800..so get yourself a ticket and don't miss out on your chance to win
 
U0s ON A GOOD RUN
The u10 boys continued their run of successes with another fine tournament outing this time at St. Martin’s GAA last Saturday. The boy showed true grit and determination to come through the day with fine hurling performances in some very tight games. These are the games you’d want your young players to be involved with ..good strong fair hurling with only a puck of a ball between all the teams ensuring that all the young boys come away with a positive experience. Well done and thanks to St. Martins for a fine days hurling and a well run operation.
 
SCHOOL YARD SUMMER  HURLING FINALS
Throughout the Summer on Tuesday evenings St. Johns Park hosted a campaign of School Yard Hurling where the club facilitated young boys to come together from u10s to u12s to play some honest to god hurling!  Teams would be made on the night, a mentor would referee and the sliotar thrown in for an hours top class hurling each week. On Sunday the campaign came to an end with a Finals blitz where teams were divided into four..Teams Dumore, The Continent, St. John’s and Johnswell went at it for almost two hours with a round robin league that divided them into two separated finals. The hurling was brilliant..u10s relishing at the prospect of challenging their older counterparts and scores registering from all angles. The players took control..organised positions, argued over decisions and directed each other to do better or ‘mark yer man’ in a healthy old fashioned school yard way. There were disagreements, there new partnerships discovered maybe even the mentors found out a little more about what  some of our players are capable of doing. By what we all saw on Sunday you can safely assume that this lot can develop nicely. For the record Team St. Johns’ were the Cup Winners after a rip roaring affair with Team Johnswell narrowly winning by two points. The shield final between The Continent and Dunmore went to extra time and saw Dumore just edge it by a single point. Well done all…lovely hurling.
 
GIVE UP YER AULD HURLS
O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club are looking for hour help. Their recycled hurls innovation has earned them local prize in the KBC ‘Bright Ideas’ project and now puts them forward to a final 14 nationally and an opportunity to add a further €5000 to the clubs much needed funds. All you have to do is log on to the KBC Bright Ideas page to vote and share in order for the girls to benefit. Log on and listen to our young O’Loughlin Gaels lady as she outlines what the project was all about. http://kbcbrightideas.com/ideas-hub/kilkenny/joan-galwey/?list=1
 
 
First Holy Communion &
Confirmation Dates 2017 
First Holy Communions –  
St John’s:              Sat. 13th May, 10.30am. 
                                (for St John’s Junior & Model Schools):
Johnswell:            Sunday 14th May at 10.00am.
Confirmations in St John’s –
Saturday 11th March at 11.00am.
 
THE SAMARITANS FAMILY WALK
The Samaritans are hosting the Kilkenny All-Stars Family Walk, on Saturday 1st October 2016. Come and join Brian Cody and over a dozen Kilkenny All-Stars for this fun event in order to raise funds for the extension of the Samaritan’s premises in Kilkenny. Registration from 11.00a.m – at the St Canice’s Complex, Lacken, Carlow Road, Kilkenny – the walk will commence at 11.30a.m. The route will follow the Nore Linear Walk for 4k.m. and is suitable for all the family. Entry fee- €10 per family.

ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS
O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club have two new All-Ireland Chamoions as players Laura Murphy and Laura Greene were involved with the Kilkenny Camogie Teams who won the Senior and Intermediate Titles respectively. Laura Greene played a huge part in the Intermediates success taking the game to the Cork opposition when the game was in the melting pot with a fine mid-field performance. Laura Murphy’s performances in training had bumped her to the senior panel and has made a fine contribution to the success of Kilkenny Camogie teams. Congratulations too to Liam Egan who had the girls in supreme condition for the games in Croke Park. A great weekend for Kilkenny camogie and a great weekend for O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie. Well done all.
 
ALL-IRELAND SUCCESS
While praise our players successes at All-Ireland level we must acknowledge the accomplishments our officials as they reach the height of achievement in their discipline.  Congratulations and well done to Sean Cleere who refereed last weekend’s All-Ireland u21 Hurling Final between Waterford and Galway. Sean was accompanied by clubmen Mick Nolan, Coleman Loughnane, Nigel Skehan along with Noel Burke who all umpired the game and we congratulate all and a good game. We’ll be seeing more of the same in the future no doubt. 
 
SENIOR HURLING
Makw sure to support the Senior Club Hurlers on Saturday in Thomastown as they take on Ballyhale Shamrocks in the final round of the St. Canices Credit Union Senior Hurling League. The lads will be looking to keep their league form going with a good performance but your support is vital. Throw in is at 5pm
 
JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Final takes place next Sunday morning at 11am in Palmerstown against our City neighbours James Stephens. This is a big game for our Junior lads who’ve put a huge effort into this years campaign. As always your support is vital. Support you club’s teams.
 
MINORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
It’s been another disappointing week for O’Loughlin Gaels with both Minor teams exiting their respective Championships in the first round. The pairing for the Roinn a Championship 1st round was O’Loughlin Gaels v Dicksboro who would arguably considered to be the best two teams in the competition. So with a lot at stake nerves played a large part in the manner in which this game was played. It never allowed itself to open up as a game and free taking played a major part in the final result. It was nip and tuck all the away keeping the large crowd in attendance at Kells Rd. enthralled throughout the whole game. In the final quarter the game increased somewhat in tempo as both teams took turns in taking the lead. An injury time free awarded to Dicksboro was expertly converted from distance to give the ‘Boro boys the lead and ultimately the win even though O’Loughlins Gaels did have a chance to equalize one more time but the opportunity was stifles away by the ‘Boro defense. Disappointment for the boys and the club but in a tight game both sets of supporters knew there was nothing in it only a puck of a ball. There was plenty of evidence of high quality hurlers going forward and the future looks good for the club. Well done boy nd keep up the hard work.
The Minor C Championship was played out in Kilmanagh the evening before against a very strong Tullaroan side. Tullaroan got off to a flying start stretching a sizeable lead before the O’Loughlin boys registered their first return. With the Tullaroan side odds on favourites to win this competition the St. John’s had it all to do but chased the game all through showing great heart right up to the final whistle. A big thanks to  all the young players, parents and their management teams for the efforts put into this grade throughout the year. We look forward to seeing these lads get back onto our fields again next spring with a renewed drive and desire to push themselves to the limits. They’re O’Loughlins lads so we know they will. Well done all.
 
U14s CHAMPIONSHIP
This group of lads have found the going tough for much of this year but their performance last Wednesday  evening in Clara against a well drilled Thomastown side was nothing short of brave. Thomastown opened up with a sizeable lead in the first half against a defense that had no answers to a pacey Thomastown attack. It was batten down the hatches for them in the second half which meant our boys really had to dig it out to cut back such a deficit and true to form they did just that. A little bit of pace and some clever O’Loughlin Gaels forward play saw the goals come but when your chasing a game you risk a counter attack and Thomastown you’d have to say were clinical in this regard and the result went with our country friends. Our boys fought hard as is to be expected of O’Loughlins lads and no doubt they will return in the spring better players for the lessons learned this year. Again a huge thanks on behalf of the club to the players, their families and mentors for the huge time and efforts that go into keeping our teams going. Well done all
 
 
McDONAGH JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE
 
As our juvenile teams continue to compete in club championships it must not underestimated the importance of our Juvenile Team Sponsors. McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre has continued to support our teams for the last number of years and their contribution to our teams preparations does not go unnoticed. O’Loughlin Gaels GAA would like to take this opportunity to thank McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre for their continued support.
 
 
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club Lotto..The numbers drawn were  5,  8,  15,  20 and the bonus number was: 19. Tickets can be bought from the usual selling agents or by asking at the clubhouse bar. The Jackpot is now at a healthy €16,400..so get yourself a ticket and don't miss out on your chance to win
 
 
 
JACK & JILL CYCLE – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17th
Starting and Finishing at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club this is one for all you cycling enthusiasts. There will be lots going on so even if you're not into the bike come along and support this very worthy cause.
 

U16 COUNTY FINAL
Dicksboro 1-17 to 1-10 O'Loughlin Gaels
The result may have disappointed the O'Loughlin Gaels supporters but these lads certainly haven't. A super group of young lads who are the envy of so many because of their close bond. These lads will only get stronger from this year. Well done to the 'Boro, tough lessons on our boys, thanks to you all for always representing our club with the highest distinction. Thanks to mentors Brian Dowling, Paul Phelan, Conor Bergin, James O'Keefe..John Sheridan, Phil Twomey, Eoin Croughan and Gary Bryan for a huge commitment this year. O'Loughlin Gaels GAA is proud of each and every one of you. Lovely hurling. Team. J. Malone, L. Hogan, D. Fogarty, J. Kearns, J. Collins, J. Young, O. Murphy, M. Butler, S. Kenny, J. Murphy, N. Higgins, D. Fwamba, J. Ryan, C. Kelly, E. Kerwick, B. Tyrrell, D. Coffey, B. Lawlor, C. Heary, O. Lawlor, F. O’Callaghan, J. Sheridan, M. Twoomey, S. Baird, P. McFarlane, M. Russell, D. Larkin, J. Fahy, S. Ware, A. O’Brien, S. Cahalane
Manager: Brian Dowling, Selectors: Paul Phelan, James O’Keefe, Conor Bergin – John Sheridan, Eoghan Craughan. 
 
MINORS
This weekend the Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor Hurling Championships gets underway and both Minor A and Minor B teams are scheduled to play against Dicksboro and Tullaroan respectively. Venues and times have to be confirmed but keep an eye to the clubs social media pages and we’ll keep you all posted. Please also make the effort to support all our teams as the players make huge efforts in representing their club and parish. The A’s will have a tough challenge in Dicksboro and these two teams will give a spectacle you can be sure so don’t miss it. The B’s got a win against Tullogher Rosbercon  (Tullogher Rosbercon 2-8 to 1-12 O'Loughlins) last weekend so they’re poised to put it up to Tullaroan when they start their campaign. Go for it lads
 
 
U14’s CHAMPIONSHIP
Our u14s get their Championship Campaign off this evening (Wednesday) against Thomastown in Clara at 6.30pm. The boys desire to advance will not be found wanting and your support as always is required. Please support all our teams –it’s important to the players!
 
 
 
 
McDONAGH JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE
 
As our juvenile teams continue to compete in club championships it must not underestimated the importance of our Juvenile Team Sponsors. McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre has continued to support our teams for the last number of years and their contribution to our teams preparations does not go unnoticed. O’Loughlin Gaels GAA would like to take this opportunity to thank McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre for their continued support.
 
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club Lotto..The numbers drawn were  1,  9,  26,  27 and the bonus number was: 16. Tickets can be bought from the usual selling agents or by asking at the clubhouse bar. The Jackpot is now at a healthy €16,000..so get yourself a ticket and don't miss out on your chance to win
 
CAMOGIE ALL-IRELANDS
Best wishes to O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Stars Laura Murphy (Senior) an Laura Greene (Intermediate) who help Kilkenny Camogie teams in their bids for respective All-Irelands titles on Sunday in Croke Park. There to see them will be two bus loads from O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club wo will depart from St. John’s Park early on Sunday morning. U14s and u16s will take in challenge games in Portmarnock in the morning before the travelling party will head to Croker to cheer on the girls. It will be exciting stuff, Kilkenny will be up against two formidable Cork teams so a big support is needed to help them push on to All-Ireland glory. Support the girls..C’mon the cats.
 
JACK & JILL CYCLE – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17th
Starting and Finishing at O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club this is one for all you cycling enthusiasts. There will be lots going on so even if you're not into the bike come along and support this very worthy cause.
 
U10s STAND STRONG
Over the last 3 weeks our U10s have being involved in over 12 challenge matches against Young Ireland - Gowran, Thomastown, Graigue/Ballycallan, and Erin's Own of Castlecomer. Each of these matches were brilliant to watch,  full of skill and enthusiasm from every boy involved, not an inch was given and nothing spared.  Parents present were well impressed at how well their young boys were able to rise to some stiff opposition....Next up for this bunch of lads is Dicksboro's blitz this coming  Saturday,  10th of September...3 more tough matches ,but there up for any challenge. Hon d'Loughs.
 
 
NEWPARK 60th ANNIVERARY REUNION
The 60th Anniversary Reunion of Newpark (1956) will take place in O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club on Friday 9th September. It will commence with a Remembrance Mass for all the deceased residents at 7.30pm at the Clubhouse Pavilion, followed by a buffet meal and music. An exhibition of old photographs will be mounted for viewing. 
Tickets €20 all-inclusive: buffet; music, History & Life commemorative Booklet. 
Tickets available from:
Mary (McCormack) Molloy 086 829 1198 or Ann (Hickey) Murphy 086 308 3054.  Please advise family members of event details