The U 12 panel headed into John’s Park on a sunny Thursday evening to play O’Loughlin Gaels. Both clubs had the numbers available to field 2 teams so there were 2 games played side by side which gave all our boys 60 mins of hurling. There was certainly a few tired limbs after these games in which our lads certainly held their own against the city outfit. Read more
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Under 8 Hurling
Update by Niall Egan
Our U8s had matches against Danesfort and O’Loughlins’ Gaels in recent weeks. Playing two 8-aside matches, then swapping over our boys gave a good account of themselves winning 7 out of 8 matches altogether. We take part in the Dicksboro U8 tournament on Saturday, so best of luck to all involved.
Under 14 Hurling League Round 5, 19/05/14
Report by Philomena Brennan
The third installment in the u-14 GBC v Emeralds saga took place on Monday last when the sides met in Tom Ryall Park for round 5 of the Roinn B Hurling League. Little divided these two very competitive sides when they met in the Féile series of games and a large attendance on a miserable evening looked forward to another tough encounter. Read more
The Cube Kilkenny
A great night’s entertainment guaranteed next Saturday (bank holiday weekend) 31st May in The Lyrath Hotel. Our very own John Hoyne will compete in THE CUBE KILKENNY and try to secure €5,000 for our club. This is a fundraiser for Danesfort GAA but will act as a potential fundraiser for one other local club or charity. Tickets are €20 and can be bought from Supervalu Loughboy, Electrocity, Kilkenny People office and from the Lyrath Hotel on the night.
Junior A Hurling League North Final
Under 14 Hurling League
Report by Philomena Brennan
The u-14 Roinn B Tier 1 League continues at pace with GBC having played two games in the space of three days.
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Intermediate Hurling League – Round 3 – 16th May 2014
On Friday night last, Graigue Ballycallan intermediate team travelled to Tullaroan hoping to improve on their draw against St. Lachtain’s in the previous match. This time Emeralds provided the opposition.
In the third minute, Willie O’Connor burst through the Emerald’s defence for a fine individual goal. Read more
Under 14 Feile Semi-final
Report by Philomena Brennan
On Monday 5th May 2014 Graigue-Ballycallan u-14s contested the Feile semi-final in Palmerstown. Their opponents were Emeralds of Urlingford whom they had battled with the previous week-end in the qualifying rounds, grinding out a well earned draw on that particular occasion. Read more
U8s – Hurler of the week
Recent winners of U8 ‘Hurler of the Week’ – (in no particular order) Seán McGrath, Shane Cody, James O’Halloran & Ben Young. Keep up the good work lads!!
Presentation Minor Leinster champions
Congratulations to Eadaoin Murphy, Laoise Prendiville and Leah Lanigan who were part of the Presentation Secondary School minor camogie team who won the Leinster final on Tuesday last. They beat New Ross in a very exciting match. Well done to the girls!
Intermediate Hurling League – Round 2 – 10th May 2014
Graigue-Ballycallan played St. Lachtain’s of Freshford in the second round of the Intermediate hurling league last Saturday night in Palmerstown. In monsoon-like conditions, GBC played with a gale at their backs in the first half. Seven minutes in, St. Lachtain’s broke through the GBC defence for a goal. Read more
Under 10 Go Games
Report by James Cahill.
The Graigue – Ballycallan U-10 blue team played their first Go-Game of the year in Slieverue on a cold, windy Saturday morning. Playing ground hurling for the first ten minutes of the game, Charlie Cleere, with a skillful ground stroke passed the sliotar to the ever alert Jeff Neary, who scored a fine opening goal which settled the Graigue – Ballycallan boys. Jeff quickly scored another two goals. Read more