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ST. JOHN'S NOTES WEEKENDING SEPT 30th 2018

9/30/2018

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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
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Abigail Egan growing extra arms while in action against Danesfort with O'Loughlin Gaels Camogie u16s

There was disappointment too last Sunday week as we took to the field with high hopes in the Roinn B Minor final. This was a full-on encounter against St. Claires and an edge of the seat hard fought match saw the girls from the south receive three yellow cards. The match finished level on full time at 1-5 apiece. 
Extra time followed and the tough intensity of this fierce battle took its toll on our young team. The game finished 1-7 to 1-8 and the combined forces of Slieverue and Kilmacow will move up to Roinn A next year having won both league and championship. We are very proud of our team who played clean skilful camogie, showing great team spirit for the future
 
The u10s  joined u12s and enjoyed a brilliant end of year trip to Dublin where they played games against Fingallians of Swords followed by a visit to the National Aquatic Centre for some deep water training in preparation for next year’s season.  The u12s were in buoyant mood after their win in their Co. Final last weekend over Ballyhale ensuring a strong future for O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie. Well done all.
 
U6s and u8s completed their year with a final training session at St. John’s Park followed by some well deserved refreshment provided by all the mentors to thank the girls for their efforts all year.

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O'Loughlin Gaels Camogie u12 Girls - Co. Camogie Winners
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Minors Jamie Young & Conor Kelly after recieving thier Electric Ireland Minor Star Team of The Year Awards at Croke Park
 
 
MINOR HURLING TEAM OF THE YEAR
It was a proud day O’Loughlin Gaels and St. John’s Parish last Saturday as of 15 players selected for the Minor Stars Team of The Year two of them were O’Loughlin Gaels.. Well done to Conor Kelly and Jamie Young who picked up their Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards at Croke Park. Proud lads..proud familes..proud club.

PREMIER DARTS - FRIDAYS
The finals of the Premier Dart Leagues will take place next Friday at O’Loughlin Gaels Complex.  The standard has been high all year and these finals are well worth a watch.  First Dart from 8pm…All Welcome
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ST. JOHN'S NOTES WEEKENDING SEPT 23rd 2018

9/23/2018

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​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  
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ST. JOHN'S NOTES WEEKENDING SEPT 16th 2018

9/16/2018

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​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  
 
 
 
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ST. JOHN'S NOTES WEEKENDING SEPT. 9th 2018

9/9/2018

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​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. 
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ST. JOHN'S NOTES WEEKENDING SEPT. 2nd 2018

9/2/2018

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​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
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