Traditional winter activities were thankfully put on hold again this weekend, as another GBC team qualified for a County Final. This time it was the turn of the Minors as they took on St. Martin’s in Clara. The boys played with a strong breeze in the first half and after eight minutes they had three points on the board from Philly Cahill (2fs) and Padraic Dunphy. Read more
Category: Juvenile
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Minor Hurling Championship Quarter Final, 01/11/2014
John Locke Park was like a scene from “Waterworld” on Saturday last when GBC minors took on a highly rated Callan side on their home ground. Graigue started brightly and had a point from Philly Cahill (65) and one from midfield from Colum Prendiville, within six minutes of the throw in before Callan opened their account with two pointed frees. Read more
U14 Roinn B County Final Saturday 18/10/2014
Report by Philomena Brennan
The eagerly awaited Roinn B Hurling County Final took place in John Locke Park, Callan on Saturday last. The Graigue-Ballycallan boys have been on the road since their first training session in late February and up to their County Final appearance had played nearly forty games, between the League, Championship, tournaments and challenges. Throughout the year, under the stewardship of their management team the boys made great progress and through sheer hard work, dedication and no small amount of self-belief they earned the right to represent the club in the championship final.
U12 HURLING NEWS
Report by Martin Delahunty
The U12 panel finished up their 2014 campaign with a visit to James Stephens Kells Road venue on Sunday morning 12th October to play the Andy Egan Tournament. We had a near full turnout with 24 boys togging out on the morning, this gave a difficult task to the mentors, as the games were played over only 24 minutes with 12 players a-side. Read more
Under 16 Roinn B County Final 11/10/14
The Graigue Ballycallan under 16 squad went to Freshford on Saturday last with a dream of entering the history books; they returned to Tom Ryall Park that night with a memory that will last a lifetime.
Galmoy/Windgap started briskly and had three unanswered points on the board within four minutes. The GBC boys didn’t panic and when Ciarán Hogan got possession on the edge of the square, he gave the goalie no chance. Read more
Under 16s are Hurling County Final Winners !
U-14 Roinn B HC Semi-Final Report
Report by Philomena Brennan
The eagerly awaited u-14 Roinn B Hurling Championship Semi-Final took place in Tullaroan on the 4th October last. Conditions were ideal and a large contingent of supporters looked forward to a competitive encounter with near neighbours, John Lockes of Callan.
John Lockes got off the mark quickly with two points from placed balls. A lovely point from nippy corner forward Paddy Brennan saw GBC get on the score-board which was quickly followed by a similar score from Oisín Egan. Read more
U12 Conahy Tournament 2014
Report by Martin Delahunty
Graigue Ballycallan U12 boys competed in the Jim Comerford Conahy tournament over the last 2 weekends. They were drawn in a group of 4 and played games against Bennettsbridge, Blacks and Whites and O’Loughlin Gaels. The boys put together 3 outstanding performances on the morning and beat all 3 teams convincingly. What impressed the coaches most was the first touch, great interlinking and hugely impressive finishing skills of all players. This meant that our boys topped their group and headed back to Conahy on Sunday to play Lisdowney in the semi final.
Under 16 Hurling League Quarter Final, 23/09/14
Graigue Ballycallan under 16’s played out an entertaining league quarter final defeating arch rivals Tullaroan on a full-time score-line of 4-16 to 1-9 in Kilmanagh last Tuesday. Following a county semi-final victory over Barrow Rangers just three days previously, G.B.C stepped onto the field in confident mood. Read more
Under 14 Hurling Championship Quarter Final, GBC V Conahy Shamrocks, 13/09/2014
Report by John Cuddihy
On Saturday 13th of September, following a late switch of venue to the James Stephen’s complex on the Kells road, GBC under 14 team took on Conahy Shamrocks in glorious sunshine. The exchanges were fairly even in the opening half, with Killian Egan commanding the centre back position while his counterpart for Conahy did likewise. Read more
U10 Blitz Saturday 20th September 2014 – Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh
Report by James Cahill
We hosted a very successful U-10 Blitz on Saturday morning 20/09/2014 in Kilmanagh. Teams from Durrow Harps (Laois), Moycarkey Borris (Tipperary) and our own two u-10 teams participated. The teams were split into two groups. Graigue-Ballycallan teams topped each group after some keenly contested games with not much separating the teams. Read more
U14 Ball Wall Training – Dicksboro GAA Club
Last Thursday 18th September, the U14 panel attended a wall-ball training session in the Dicksboro grounds. The team management were joined by our own Eddie Brennan who took part in the session with the boys.
Photos by Tomás McCluskey
