18/04/2023: There is plenty happening this week both on and off the pitch.

Results:

The Senior Men had a great win away to Ennistymon on Saturday last, winning by double scores, Kildysart 2-10, Ennistymon 0-8. The team took control of the game from the opening minutes and aided by an outstanding performance from Rory McMahon, never looked back. See full details in the match report.

The Junior Men met their stiffest competition to date when they hosted fellow table toppers Miltown on Sunday last. It was a tight affair throughout and although boosted by two goals from Terry Murphy, Miltown edged it in the end by a single score, Kildysart 2-3, Miltown 0-12. Kildysart is in second place in the table. Team: Aidan O’Loughlin, Cormac Ginnane, Paul O’Brien, Nigel Boyhan, Diarmuid Ginnane, Niall Ginnane, Patrick Coyle, Colm Finucane, Neil O’Connor, JJ McQuaid, Damien Hill (0-2,2f), Jack Cotter, Cillian McQuaid, Terry Murphy (2-1), John Ginnane. Subs: Kieran Eyres for C. McQuaid (HT), Kieran Connelly for JJ McQuaid (HT), Mikey Finn for J. Ginnane (42 min), Liam Finn for P. Coyle (53 min). Ref: Jim Hickey

Well done to the U14 Ladies who came away with an Even-Stevens draw (2 goals and 2 points apiece) when they travelled to Crusheen last week.

Hard luck to the U15 Boys who faced a very strong Kilmurry Ibrickane team on Wednesday last and were beaten, Kildysart 2-12, KIB 6-9.

The U12s boys played some great football in their blitz in Kilrush on Saturday.

Fixtures:

The U11s will travel to Miltown this Saturday for the third round of blitzes.

This Saturday also sees the U10 Ladies travel to Labasheeda for a blitz.

The Junior Ladies play their last round of the league v Miltown 2 on Sunday in Coolmeen at 7pm.

The U15 Academy play Round 2 v Doora Barefield on Monday 24th April in Coolmeen at 7pm.

Looking ahead to the Cusack Cup round 4: Kildysart travel to Corofin, who have yet to register a win in this year’s campaign, on Saturday week (29th April) for a 2pm throw in. Kildysart are joint second along with KIB, St. Breckan’s & Doonbeg, all on three points, with Kildysart having the best points difference (+2).

The Junior Men are scheduled to host St. Breckan’s on Sunday week 30th April, however, the Lisdoonvarna team have not fulfilled any fixtures to date in the league. More details when known.

Please check the Clubzap Games tab or the website fixtures listing for all up-to-date fixtures and results. The club wishes to thank our neighbouring clubs and the Clare County Board for facilitating us during our current pitch development.

Race Night: The organising of the race night is in full swing and horses are available for €20. The event will be held in Mitchell’s on Saturday 13th May and your support is very much appreciated. Horses can also be purchased online here.

Field Development: The weather has held up the commencement of the ancillary works on the pitch such as drainage, fencing and boundary wall. However, with the weather improving, materials are now in the process of being ordered for these activities. This delay in no way impacts the pitch opening, which is on schedule for early July. In addition to providing a new training area behind the goals, the pitch has been widened and lengthened by approximately 10% bringing it to 145 metres long by 82 metres wide, which is similar in same size to Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. A new pitch perimeter fence will be erected standing at 1.2m high with a spectator rail in sections. This extends the viewing area of matches to the Hill, the car park end and along by the clubhouse. Parking on the Hill will be reduced but there will be priority parking for those with mobility issues. We thank everyone for their patience during this project and we know that it will be a great asset to our club for years to come.

Munster Championship

Best of luck to Emmet McMahon and the Clare Footballers who take on Limerick in the Munster Senior Football Semi-final in the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday 22nd at 7pm. The winners of this match face Kerry or Tipperary in the Munster final and are guaranteed a spot in the All-Ireland Group stages. The semi-final losers will be competing in the Tier 2 Tailteann Cup. Tickets are available in certain Centra and Supervalu outlets and also online here.

Sincere commiserations to Fergal Ginnane and the Clare U20s who took it to Kerry in the Munster U20 Semi-final on Monday last in Tralee, but came up just short after added extra time, Clare 4-9, Kerry 1-20.

Congrats to Conall Casey and the Clare Minors in their big win over Waterford on Thursday last in Round 1 of the Munster Championship. Miltown is the venue on Thursday 20th April when Clare welcomes Limerick for round 2. Tickets are available in certain Centra and Supervalu outlets and also online here. The match will also be live-streamed here.