28/06/2023: Here’s the latest weekly update from Kildysart GAA Club
Results:
The Kildysart/Coolmeen U15 team faced St. Breckans in the Division 2 Cup Final on Monday last. Unfortunately, Breckans were a very strong team and Kildsart/Coolmeen lost 5-8 to 0-11. An end-of-season get-together was held in the hall for the team and parents after the match to celebrate the successful campaign. Tap here for the final match report.
The U15 Academy played their final round on Monday night last week and lost to Eire Og. There is an “End of Season Day” planned where each team will play the next ranked team to finish off the season.
The Kildysart/Coolmeen U13s had a home opener win on Saturday overcoming Clooney/Quin 5-13 to 2-9.
Fixtures:
The U13s travel to Ennis this Sunday to take on Eire Og at 11am.
The U8 Ladies are hosting a blitz this Sunday at home, venue and time TBC.
The U12 Ladies host Liscannor in the school's pitch on Monday, Time TBC.
The U13 Academy boys are hosting Clondegad on Tuesday 4th July in Coolmeen at 7pm.
Looking ahead to the Division 7 League final, the Juniors will face Doora Barefield on Saturday week 8th July in Ballynacally with throw-in at 4pm.
The U17 boys will play in Division 2-3 championship, Group 2 with Doonbeg, KIB, Western Gaels, Miltown, Gaels/Kilmihil, and Corofin. The first match is away to Miltown on Friday 14th July.
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, Kildysart Soccer Club, St. John Bosco and the Clare County Board for facilitating us during our current pitch development.
Field Development Update:
Work continues on erecting the fencing on the pitch. To date, the holes have been dug for the spectator rail on the pitch perimeter and this Saturday 1st July, approximately 60 vertical posts will be set in concrete with another 60 to be set at a later date.
All four backstop posts are in place and the nets will be hung shortly.
The away dugout is located near the village 45 metre line on the hill side of the pitch and this is ready for the concrete base to be poured. The home dugout will be located near the Cahercon 45 metre line on the clubhouse side of the pitch.
The drainage work on the hill and the border fencing on the Cahercon side are continuing.
We sincerely thank the field committee and all volunteers who are helping to make this project a success.
All Ireland Updates
Hurling: Clare had a big win over Dublin in the All Ireland Hurling quarter-final and now face Kilkenny in the semi-final on Sunday 9th July in Croke Park with a 4pm throw-in. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and the usual outlets.
Men’s Football: Congrats to Emmet McMahon who was crowned the top scorer for the Clare Senior footballers for 2023, scoring 1-46, with 23 frees. We wish him the best of luck on his travels as he plays with the Connemara Gaels of Boston.
Ladies Football Intermediate: The Clare Ladies Intermediate team has secured a home Quarter Final spot following their draw on the road v Tyrone last Sunday. The home quarter-final v Westmeath is on Sunday 8th July, at 2pm, with venue TBC. (unfortunately the day clashes with the hurling SF).
Lotto: The lotto jackpot is €7,800 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.
