​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)