10/10/2023: Here’s the latest weekly update from Kildysart GAA Club.
Results:
The U17’s had a heartbreaker of a loss on Saturday last when they faced Breckans in the Division 2 Shield semi-final, Kildysart/Coolmeen 1-11, St. Breckans 2-9. Kildysart/Coolmeen got off to a good start with three points from Liam Casey keeping matters all square at the end of the first quarter. Conal Casey then stretched the lead with a lovely chipped-in goal and two further points. Both sides had players sent to the sin bin in two different instances with approximately 5 minutes remaining. Kildysart/Coolmeen were ahead 4 points at the break, Kildysart/Coolmeen 1-6 to Breckans 0-5.
Liam Casey started off the scoring in the second half but the Lisdoonvarna outfit went ahead in the 52nd minute after scoring 1-3 without reply. Points from Jamie Sheehan and Conal Casey tipped the lead to Kildysart/Coolmeen once more with full time on the clock, Kildysart/Coolmeen 1-9, Breckans 1-8. However, with extensive injury time to come, it wasn’t over yet. Breckan's goal in the 62nd minute gave them a 2-point lead. The accuracy of Liam Casey’s free taking under pressure clawed the back two points in the 64th & 66th minutes but Kildysart/Coolmeen were unable to find the equaliser. Final score: Kildysart/Coolmeen 1-11, Breckans 2-9. Referee: J. Kelly. Well done to the players and management on a very competitive season.
Kildysart/Coolmeen: Ben Sheehan, Quin Collins, James Casey, Jessie Collins, Rueben Ginnane, Cillian Kelly, Harrison Scanlon, Daniel Moloney, Jamie Sheehan (0-1), Alan Hassett, Conal Casey-captain (1-3, 3f), Darragh Murtagh, Liam Casey (0-7, 5f), Michael Kennedy, Oran Meaney. Subs: TJ O’Donoghue for O. Meaney (64 min).
Well done to the St. John Bosco U17 hurlers who are in a Munster Quarter final after a 1-point victory over Newport College, 2-16, to 3-12 in round 2 of the Munster competition.
Fixtures:
The U14 Boys Division 1 semi-final v Doora Barefield has been brought forward to Wednesday 11th October in Gurteen with throw-in at 17:40.
St John Bosco senior boys team has a match in Kildysart GAA pitch on Wednesday 11th October at 12 noon.
The U12 boys also travel to Gurteen this Saturday for their round 4 blitz.
Looking ahead to the following weekend, Kildysart U21 host Cratloe in the B Championship on Saturday 21st October at 3pm, and Cil Cuil Gaels take on Wolfetones in the A championship in Coolmeen on Sunday 22nd October at 11am.
Please check the Clubzap Games tab or the website fixtures listing for all up-to-date fixtures and results.
Field Development: The field is now in use for training and matches for all ages though there is still work to be completed with the fencing, dugouts, and lighting. The club has kicked off its Development draw and sellers are actively calling door to door. Your support is very much appreciated. Tickets can also be bought online. There will be 4 monthly draws starting on Sunday 19th November, with the December draw being the Christmas bonus bonanza.
AGM: The club will hold its AGM on Friday 10th November at 8pm in the clubhouse. Any motions or nominations should be forwarded by 27th October to the secretary at secretary.kildysart.clare@gaa.ie
Lotto: The lotto jackpot is a whopping €10,800 and 3 tickets can be purchased for as little as €5 with no commitment by tapping here. Lotto is also available in the pubs and shops and outside Centra on Friday and Saturday from 10-1pm.
