Dec 23rd
€250 Stephen Sheehan, Ballylanders - Promoter: McGraths Bar.
COMGHGAIRDEAS: to Club Winners, Joan O'Dea who won 5th Prize Exclusive €500 Voucher for SO Hotels and Jimmy Hanrahan who won 13th. Prize €300 in December CLUB Limerick Draw which took place on Saturday morning last.
LOTTO DRAW:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last December 12th. were 1, 15, 20, and 25. The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were as follows:
€40 Nicola and Sonia Ryan, St Anne’s Terrace Kilfinane. - Promoter: McGrath’s
€20 Charley Reynolds, Kilfinane - Promoter: Brendan O’Brien.
€20 Ann Daly - Promoter: Sheehy’s Centra.
€20 Pat Clifford, Ardpatrick - Promoter: Carmel Murphy
€20 Leslie Cregan, Treada na Ri, Kilfinane - Promoter: Brian Carey Hairdresser
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday December 19th.
This week if the jackpot is not won, we will be giving away 12 spot prizes, the top one of €500 and the smallest ones of €50.
That will be €1,500 in spot prizes! Tickets must be bought by Wednesday December 18th.
Dec 3rd.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Annual General Meeting of Blackrock GAA Club took place on Wednesday evening last November 27th. at Teach na Cille which was well attended: Officers elected for 2025 are as follows:
Chairman: Pat McGrath
Vice Chairman: Neilus Hennessy
Secretary: Joy Walsh
Assistant Secretary: Michelle Cronin.
Treasurer: Patrick Sheehy
Assistant Treasurer/ Development Officer: Maura Quane P.R.O.: Hugh Murphy
Registrar/Child Protection Officer: Ciara Flanagan
Irish Officer: Cliodhna Moloney
Health Officer: Fintan Leahy
Youth / School: Pat McNamara
Field Co- Ordinator: Thomas Gleeson
The following outgoing Officers did not seek re election: Seoirse Bulfin (Vice Chairman), Carmel Murphy (Assistant Secretary) and Theresa Morrissey (Registrar) they were replaced by Neilus Hennessy (Vice Chairman), Michelle Cronin (Assistant) and Ciara Flanagan (Registrar)
The Club wish to Thank the outgoing Officers for their service to the club and welcome the new Officers and wish them all the best in their new roles within the club.
DEVELOPMENT WORK: At present work is well underway on the Walk way and new Perimeter Fence in the Michael Fox Memorial Park, work is continuing to put in place a temporary Gym and Dressing Room enlargement
LOTTO DRAW:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last November 28th.were 13, 17, 24 and 29 . The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were as follows
€40 Gary Fitzgerald, Thomastown, Kilfinane. - Promoter: Carmel Murphy
€20 Seoirse Clancy Radharc na Struthan Kilfinane - Promoter: Brendan O’Brien
€20 Dave Sheerin Sheerin, St. Anne’s Terrace Kilfinane - Promoter: Brendan O’Brien.
€20 Tommy Hanley, West End, Kilfinane - Promoter: Brendan O’Brien.
€20 Seamus Hennessy, Ballygiblin. - Promoter: Hennessy’s Butchers.
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday December 5th.
Nov 25th.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Blackrock GAA Club Annual General Meeting will take place on this Wednesday evening November 27th 2024 at 7..30pm. at Teach na Cille
LOTTO DRAW:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last November 21st were 7, 9, 11 and 18.The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were as follows:
€40.00 - Pat Carroll, Glenroe. Promoter: Healy’s bar
€20.00 - Nicola Ryan, St. Anne’s Terrace, Kilfinane. Promoter Mc Grath’s Bar.
Shaun O’Dea, 1 New Terrace, Kilfinane. Promoter : McGrath’s Bar.
Gary Fitzgerald, Thomastown, Kilfinane. Promoter : Carmel Murphy.
Ruairi O’Shaughnessy, Lower Main Street, Kilfinane Promoter Breda Walsh:
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday November 28th.
Nov 18th.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday November 27th 2024 at 7..30pm. at Teach na Cille
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS KILFINANE EMMETS -126 YEARS AGO THIS WEDNESDAY:
On Sunday November 20th. 1898 in Tipperary Town saw Kilfinane Emmets win Limerick’s first All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship title when they defeated Tulloroan (Kilkenny) by 3.04 to 2.04 in the 1897 decider. Bonfires blazed on the Moat signalling to the countryside around Ballyhoura and deep into County Cork that Limerick represented by Kilfinane Emmets had won their first All Ireland Hurling title, played on Sunday 20th. November 1898, 126 years ago
LOTTO DRAW: The numbers drawn on Thursday last November 14th were 4, 9, 25 and 27. The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were as follows
€40.00 - Elizabeth O’Leary, Effin. - Promoter: Murphy’s Shop.
€20.00 - Shaun O’Dea, 1 New Terrace Kilfinane - Promoter: McGrath’s,
Bridget Quinn, Kilmallock - Promoter: Breda Walsh
Mary O’Brien, Mountain View, Kilfinane -Promoter: Mary O’Brien
Helen Gleeson, Vale View Kilfinane, - Promoter: Sheehy’s Centra
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday November 21st
Nov. 11th
RESULT: Saturday November 9th.
County Under 20A Hurling Championship Group Round 5
Coshlea Gaels 0,25 Blackrock 2.10 played in Effin.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday November 27th 2024 at 7..30pm. at Teach na Cille. Nomination/Motion Forms have been sent to members to be returned by Friday November 22nd.
SPORTS CAPITAL GRANT FOR BLACKROCK GAA CLUB :
Blackrock GAA Club were announced for Sports Capital Programme Second Chance Funding of €163,050 as part of the €962,509 funding for County Limerick on Friday evening last
COMHGAIRDEAS!
Comhghairdeas and Best Wishes to Blackrock Effin Camogie Club on their County Final win on Sunday, well done to all involved
LOTTO DRAW:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last November 7th were 5,13,14 and 21. The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were :
€40: Hanley Gang, Main Srteet, Kilfinane - Promoter: Sheehy’s Centra
€20's: Gary Fitzgerald,Thomastown, Kilfinane - Promoter: Carmel Murphy
Beechinor Family, Ardpatrick - Promoter: Sheehy’s Centra
Noreen Clancy, Effin, - Promoter: Murphy’s Shop
Margaret O’Rourke, Ardpatrick, - Promoter: Hennessy’s Butchers.
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday November 14th.
Nov 7th
RESULT: Sunday November 3rd.
County Under 20A Hurling Championship Group Round 1
Cappamore 4-26 Blackrock 3-09 played in Cappamore.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: will take place on Wednesday November 27th 2024 at 7.30pm, venue tbc. Nomination/Motion Forms will be sent out this week
LOTTO DRAW:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last October 31st were 4, 9, 13 and 19. he Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were :
€40 Laura Southern, Annacotty, Co.Limerick: Promoter: cGrath’s Bar
€20 Pat Shaughnessy Main Street, Kilfinane Promoter: O’Shaugnessy’s Bar
€20 Edward Douglas, Ardpatrick Promoter: Brendan O’Brien
€20 Aishing O’Brien, Cush. Promoter : Brendan O’Brien
€20 Brian,Joy,Jack and Lilly Moloney, High Street, Kifinane Promoter: Monica Moloney
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday November 7th.
Oct 28th.
MATCH RESULT
County Under 20A Hurling Championship Group Round 4
South Liberties – Crecora/Manister 00-11 Blackrock 2-23 played at Dooley Park Knockea
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Blackrock GAA Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday November 27th 2024 at 7.30pm. venue tbc. Nomination/Motion Forms will be sent out at the start of November.
LOTTO: The numbers drawn on Thursday last October 24th were: 5,13,14 and 21 .
The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were: €40.00 Tommy Hanley, West End, Kilfinane, Promoter: Brendan O’Brien.
€20.00 Martin Hennessy, Vale View Kilfinane Promoter Brendan O’Brien.
€20.00 Katie O’Connor,’The Haven’ Ballyroe Lower Kilfinane Promoter: Brendan O’Brien
€20.00 Caitlin O’Brien. Ballyroe Upper Kilfinane Promoter: Brendan O’Brien
€20.00 Moloney Grandchildren Kilfinane Promoter : Monica Moloney
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday October 31st.
October 25th
RESULT:
Saturday October 12th.
Mr. Binman County Under 14 Hurling Division 3 Championship Final
Belville Gaels 2-09 Blackrock 0-08 played in in Mick Neville Park
UNDER 14 HURLERS LOSE OUT IN COUNTY FINAL :
On Saturday last October 12th. Blackrock Under 14 Hurlers played Belville Gaels in the Mr. Binman County Under 14 Hurling Division 3 Championship Final in Mick Neville Park. Blackrock were the early pacesetters winning plenty possession and had two shots at goal cleared, their opening score from a well taken free from outfield from Adam Kelly, points from a free and play gave Belville Gaels the lead. Jack Roche with a Blackrock point from play had the sides level. A Bellville Gaels goal gave them the lead that they would not relinquish, a pointed free from Jack Roche reduced the deficit to the minimum with a pointed free and from play, both sides exchanged points, the Blackrock one from a Jack Roche free. Belville Gaels scored their second goal just before the interval to lead at the break by 2-03 to 0-05.The second half saw Belville Gaels on top adding six points, while Blackrock replied with three pointed frees from Jack Roche, with victory going to Belville Gaels by victory 2-09 to 0-08. Team Management: Anton Roche, Ben Murphy and Roger Gleeson along with the players deserve great credit for their displays throughout the year to win their group undefeated in their seven outings and a Semi Final win to qualify for the County Final, where they met a much stronger Belville Gaels side (a combination of Feohanagh/Castlemahon and Feenagh/ Kilmeedy) and gave of their best. Thanks also to the supporters who turned out to support the team in the Championship campaign throughout the year
Team & Scores : Aidan Danaher, Evan Fenton, Jamie Beqiri, Conor Philptt, J.J.O’Donnell, Adam Kelly (0.01f) Colm O’Mahony, Dara Drake, Noah Ryan, Paddy McCarthy, Jack Roche (0.07 6f), Luke Gleeson, Jack Murphy, Alex Fitzgerald, Billy O’Brien. Subs: David Cronin for J.Murphy, Rian Walsh for P McCarthy, James O’Leary for N.Ryan (inj). Charlie O’Donnell and J J Beechinor.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Blackrock GAA Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday November 27th 2024 at 7.30pm. venue tbc. Nomination/Motion Forms will be sent out at the start of November.
COMHGHAIRDEAS: To all our players that received their Junior Cycle Results on Wednesday last October 9th. and Best of Luck into the future.
LOTTO DRAW:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last October 10th. were: 1, 6, 11 and 20
The Jackpot was not won. Lucky Dips winners were:
€40.00 Paddy Fitzgerald, Ballyhoura Heights, Kilfinane Promoter: Brendan O’Brien
€20.00 Paddy Burke, Glenlara, Glenbrohane Promoter Fintan Leahy
€20.00 Michael Coughlan , Mortalstown, Ardpatrick Promoter Murphy’s Shop.
€20.00 Alan Quane, Treada na Ri, Kilfinane Promoter : Brendan O’Brien
€20.00 Dave Sheerin, St. Anne’s Terrace, Kilfinane Promoter : Brendan O’Brien
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday October 17th.
October 7th
RESULTS:
Wednesday October 2nd.
County Under 20 A Hurling Championship Group 2 Round 3
Glenroe 5-14 Blackrock 2-12 played in Glenroe
Saturday October 5th.
Lyons of Limerick County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 7
Blackrock 3.09 Newcastle West 0.17 played in Ballyagran.
Under 20 Hurlers defeated
Blackrock Under 20 Hurlers made the short journey on Wednesday evening October 2nd. to play neighbours Glenroe in County Under 20 A Hurling Championship Group 2 Round 3 game, which saw the home side emerge winners on a score-line of 5-14 to 2-12. The opening half was evenly contested with Glenroe leading at the interval by 0-08 to 0-06.
The second half commenced with sides exchanging a point each from play, on the thirty fourth minute of Glenroe scored two quick goals to take an eight point lead, Blackrock replied with three points, two from play before the home side scored their fourth goal to lead by nine points 3.10 to 0.10. Glenroe added 2.04 to Blackrock’s 2.02 in the last quarter to score a well-earned win.
Intermediate Hurlers finish the Championship with a Win.
In Round 7 of the Lyons of Limerick County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship game played in Ballyagran on Saturday afternoon Newcastle West provided the opposition in what was the last outing for Blackrock who were out of championship contention coming into the game.
The game played in very difficult conditions with heavy rain, playing against the rain and wind, Newcastle West were the early pacesetters and ran up a 0.09 lead after 25 minutes of play, both sides also missed a number of scoring chances in the first half, before David Moloney opened the Blackrock account with a well taken goal after 27 minutes of play, a Colm O’Keeffe pointed free saw Blackrock reduce the defict to 5 points as the half time whistle sounded. Newcastle West 0.09 Blackrock 1.01
On the restart Blackrock had an early goal from substitute Barry O’Shaughnessy, after David Moloney provided the pass. Newcastle West replied with point, while Blackrock hit back with 3 points from Colm O’Keeffe (2) frees and Ruairi O’Shaughnessy to have the sides level after 15 minutes of second half play. Both sides exchanged points, the Blackrock score coming from a Colm O’Keeffe free, before Newcastle West replied with 4 answered points, (1 free), it seemed at this stage that Newcastle West were in the driving seat but Blackrock with points from Jimmy Quilty free and play and Richie McCarthy reduced the deficit to1 point, both sides exchanged points from play with time running out, a Blackrock free from Jimmy Quilty ended in the Newcastle West net after a deflection to put Blackrock ahead for the first time, the drama was to continue in injury time as Newcastle West were awarded a free which was pointed, the final whistle sounded as the puck out was taken, giving Blackrock a well earned win 3-09 to 0-17 to bring the curtain down on a very busy playing year, Well Done to all involved, Players Management and loyal Supporters.
BLACKROCK TEAM & SCORERS : Richie Murphy, Ian O’Brien (JC), Liam Walsh, Simon Hennessy, Killian Aherne, Jimmy Quilty (1.03 1f), Callan Ensor, Paudie Leahy, Sean O’Dwyer, Fionn Heffernan, Colm O’Keeffe (JC),(0.04f) Sean O’Neill, Ruairi O’Shaughnessy (0.01), Richie McCarthy (0.01), David Moloney (1.00) Subs : Barry O’Shaughnessy (1.00) for S O’Dwyer, James Philpott for C O’Keeffe (53mins)
FIXTURES:
Saturday October 12th
Mr. Binman County Under 14 Hurling Division 3 Championship Final
Blackrock v Belville Gaels in Mick Neville Park at 11.30am
On this Saturday October 12th. Blackrock Under 14 Hurlers will play Belville Gaels in the Mr. Binman County Under 14 Hurling Division 3 Championship Final in Mick Neville Park at 11.30am The team have had a very good championship campaign winning all their seven round robin games including a walk-over to reach the Semi Final played on Saturday September 7th, where they scored a good win to qualify for the Final. To date the team have Played 8, Won 8, Lost 0. For 34.100 (202) Against 5.33.(48)
Best of Luck is extended to the Players and Management from Blackrock GAA Club.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AT MICHAEL FOX MEMORIAL PARK : Construction work at the Michael Fox Memorial commenced on Monday October 7th., the Main Pitch and the Walking Track will be out of action for as long as the work will take to complete. Sorry for the inconvenience
COMHGHAIRDEAS to Kevin Palmer (former Blackrock player) who captained his team, Western Swans to victory in the Western Australia GAA Cup Final (Australasia Championship 2024) defeating Victoria in the State Final in Gaelic Park, Melbourne last weekend.
Lotto Draw Result:
The numbers drawn on Thursday last October 3rd. were: 11, 17, 23 and 30.
The Jackpot was not won. Lucky Dips winners were:
€40 Chrissie O’Sullivan, Cush. Promoter: Brendan O’Brien.
€20 Ruairi O’Shaughnessy, Lower Main Street, Kifinane Promoter: Breda Walsh.
€20 A. Flynn Promoter: Sheehy’ s Centra
€20 David Murphy Sunville, Ardpatrick. Promoter: Carmel Murphy.
€20 Aoife Fitzgerald Promoter: Carmel Murphy
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday October 10th.
October 1st
FIXTURES :
Blackrock Bord na nOg Presentations: The Blackrock Under 14 and Under 16 hurling teams were presented with new training tops on Friday evening last kindly sponsored by Sheehy’s Centra Kilfinane and Cronin Construction Kilfinane Thank you.
CLUB HURLING NEWS:
On Saturday last September 21st, the club had another busy day with three County Hurling Championship games at three different venues
Under 16 Hurlers loose out at Semi Final stage.
The Under 16 Hurlers had a very early start to the day with a 10.30am throw in Mick Neville Park , they played Croagh/Kilfinny/Rathkeale in the Mr. Binman County Under 16 Hurling Division 3 Championship Semi Final where they lost out on a 2.16 to 2.13 score-line to exit the championship in which they recorded some fine displays to reach the Semi Final, winning their group undefeated. The opening half was evenly contested, with only two points separating the sides 0.12 to 1.07 in favour of Croagh/Kilfinny/Rathkeale. Two quick goals earle in the second half put the winners in the driving seat with a lead of 2.14 to 1.08, but Blackrock fought back to score 1.05 without reply and reduce the deficit to one point, a shot for a Blackrock score hit the crossbar and rebounded back into play and cleared, a late pointed free and one from play sealed the win and a place in the final for the Croagh/Kilfinny/Rathkeale combination.
The Blackrock team was: Oisin McGlinchey, Adam Kelly, Billy O’Sullivan, Michael Hennessy, Daragh Gleeson, Jack Moloney, Dara Drake, Thomas Buckley, Sean Flanagan, Troy Bucchill, James English, Tommy Murphy, Jack Roche, Jack Cronin Conor Nunan. . Substitutes Gearoid Flanagan, Alex Fitzgerald, Jack Murphy, Noah Ryan, Ethan Penny. Management Team : Steve Cronin, Ben Murphy, Danny Power. Well Done to all involved with the team throughout what was a very good year.
Intermediate side out of Championship contention following loss to Granagh/Ballingarry
In Round 6 of the Lyons of Limerick County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship game played in Kilmallock on Saturday afternoon Granagh/Ballingarry provided the opposition in what was essentially a must-win game for both sides, both sides coming into the game with two wins from five outings. Blackrock were the early pace setters and were 2.04 to 0.01 after ten minutes of play, Richie McCarthy and Callan Ensor the goal scores. As the game progressed Granagh/Ballingarry came more into the game out scoring Blackrock 0.07 to 0.01 in the second quarter to leave the score at the interval Blackrock 2.05 Granagh/Ballingarry 0.08.
On the resumption of play, Granagh/Ballingarry reduced the deficit to two points before they scored their first goal after 39 minutes of play, two quick fire goals within a minute saw Blackrock trailing by eight points,after 53 minutes of play, however they rallied, a penalty goal from Paudie Leahy followed by their fourth goal from a scramble in the square with the clock in stoppage time, Granagh/Ballingarry had the final point of the game from a free to secure the victory on a score-line of 3.17 to 4.11. The result ends Blackrock’s hopes of progressing to the knock-out stages, they meet high flying Newcastlewest in the final round outing in Ballyagran on Saturday week October 5th.
BLACKROCK TEAM & SCORES : Richie Murphy; Ian O'Brien (JC) Daithí Heffernan, James Philpott; Killian Aherne, Jimmy Quilty, (0.01f) Simon Hennessy Paudie Leahy (1.02 1.00 pen.1f) Shane Lyons,, Fionn Heffernan (0.01). Colm O'Keeffe (JC) (0.05 ,4f) Seán O'Neill (0.01) Ruairi O’Shaughnessy , Richie McCarthy (2.01) Callan Ensor (1.00). SUBS: Barry O’Shaughnessy for Callan Ensor,(ht), Liam Walsh for Colm O’Keeffe (48 mins) Sean O’Dwyer for Ruairi O’Shaughnessy (54mins)
Juniors loose out
On Saturday evening. in the Woodlands House Hotel County Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Round r game, Feenagh was the venue for the meeting of Blackrock and Rathkeale, who proved best to win by 2.19 to 0.05 to condemn Blackrock to a relegation final, which is fixed for this Sunday September 29th in Kilbreedy at 4pm with Bruff providing the opposition.
County U20 A Hurling Championship Group 2 Round 3
Glenroe V Blackrock in Glenroe at 6pm.
(GAME DEFERRED)
Sunday September 29th.
Woodlands House Hotel County Junior A Hurling Championship Relegation Final – Extra Time if Necessary
Blackrock v Bruff in Kilbreedy 4.00pm
Saturday October 5th.
Lyons of Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 6
Blackrock v Newcastlewest in Ballyagran at 2pm.
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The numbers drawn on Thursday last September 19th. the numbers drawn were 6, 17, 20, and 24 ..
The Jackpot was not won.
Lucky Dips winners were :
€40.00 The Coughlan Family Ardpatrick Promoter: Carmel Murphy
€20.00 Tina Whelan, Ballyorgan: Promoter :Molly’s.
€20.00 Peter O’Sullivan Radharc an Struthan, Kifinane Promoter: Breda Walsh
€20.00 Shauna Hayes, Radharc Cillin, Kilfinane. Promoter : Brendan O’Brien
€20.00 Darragh Hayes, Spruce & Willow, Ardpatrick Promoter: Carmel Murphy
The Jackpot will be €13,000 on this Thursday September 26th