Category: U21 match reports

Report by Philomena Brennan

2018 – What a year for Graigue-Ballycallan GAA. After winning accolades in Intermediate, Junior B and U13, the baton was passed to the U21’s on Sunday last 16thy December. After several disappointments at this grade over the last few years hopes were high as the supporters gathered in a cool but dry Pairc Lachtain in Freshford.

Despite desperate rain over the preceding days, great credit is due to the officials in Freshford for having the pitch in remarkable condition for this eagerly awaited clash against Bennettsbridge.
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Report by Philomena Brennan

The U-21 Hurling Championship Semi-Final took place in MW Hire Park, Dunmore on Saturday last. The match against Conahy Shamrocks was played under lights and while credit has to go to the ground staff for having the playing surface in excellent condition, the weather conditions could only be described as horrendous. Sweeping rain and high winds made hurling next to impossible and both sides have to be commended for the performances they put in.
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In very heavy under foot conditions in Mullinavat last Saturday, GBC played the Quarter Final of the U21 Roinn B Championship. Their opponents opened the game strongly and took the GBC side by surprise with two early well taken goals. On balance Mullinavat were worthy of their one point lead at the break.
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Report by Philomena Brennan
The Quarter-Final of the Roinn B U21 Championship took place in Danesfort on the 11^th November. Conditions were poor throughout the game with continuous rain which did not lend itself to open hurling. However the local boys concentrated on getting the win under the belt so they could advance to the Semi-Final. From the start it was evident that GBC were dominant in all sectors and with a workman-like performance they ran out very easy winners on the day.
Final Score: GBC 2-17  James Stephens B 0-6
Scores for GBC: Sean Ryan 1-6(3fs), Billy Ryan 0-4, Adam O’Brien 1-0, Colum Prendiville 0-2, Shane Hennessy 0-2 Aaron Brennan 0-1, Eamon Egan 0-1, Jesse Roberts 0-1.

Report by Philomena Brennan

The first round of the Roinn B U-21 Hurling Championship took place in St. John’s Park, Kilkenny on Sunday 5^th November last. Graigue-Ballycallan’s opponents were Young Irelands, Gowran. Past encounters between these two protagonists over the last few years have always been tight affairs and the GBC management expected nothing different on this occasion. Read more

Well done to our U21’s who are through to the North Final after beating Young Ireland’s in the Semi Final in a foggy John Locke Park on Saturday 26th November. Great credit to both teams for seeing out this match with limited visibility for most of the second half. The full time score was GBC 2-18 Young Ireland’s 1-13. We now play our neighbours, Tullaroan, in the final at 2pm on Saturday 3rd December in Freshford! Please come out and support the lads.
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Well done to our U21s on their Quarter Final win over Barrow Rangers on Sunday 19th November in Freshford. Extra time was needed following a goal from Shane Hennessy in the last puck of the game. Graigue Ballycallan went on to win in extra time by 4 points in a hard fought battle in freezing conditions.
Full Time score: Graigue Ballycallan 3-15 Barrow Rangers 4-8. They will now play Young Ireland’s at 2pm in Danesfort on Saturday. All support welcome!

Graigue Ballycallan overcame Young Ireland’s Gowran in a spirited performance on Sunday to reach the North final of the Roinn B Under 21 hurling championship.