The club agm takes place this Friday @ 8pm in Ballycomey. All members are invited to attend.

The annual Erin’s Own christmas party for all players aged 10 & under, will be held on Saturday 11th December from 2:30 to 4:30pm in Ballycomey.Santa Claus will be making a special appearance on the day.

The agm of the bord na nog section was held in Ballycomey on Thursday last. Chairman Colm Meagher & secretary Michael Holland reviewed what was another action packed year, they thanked club officers, team mentors, players, parents, fellow committee members and sponsors for their effort and support during the year. The club enjoyed success at all levels in various blitzs and tournaments, also all under age teams competed at roinn a level in their respective championships, which can only bode well for the future.

The agm of the bord na nog section was held in Ballycomey on Thursday last. Chairman Colm Meagher & secretary Michael Holland reviewed what was another action packed year, they thanked club officers, team mentors, players, parents, fellow committee members and sponsors for their effort and support during the year. The club enjoyed success at all levels in various blitzs and tournaments, also all under age teams competed at roinn a level in their respective championships, which can only bode well for the future.

Erin’s Own qualified for the U21 county final after a tense finish to a truly wonderful game of Hurling with a 2 point victory over Clara in Freshford. Both sides started slow but Comer went 2 points up mid way through the first half. Clara struck back with a goal and they added a couple of points to take a 4 point lead. Comer came back strong towards the end of the half and went in at half time following a fantastic goal by Martin Hawley. The second half started like the fitst finished with Comer well on top and they built their lead to 9 points helped by an Anthony Kavanagh goal. Clara started a comeback point by point bringing Comer’s lead right down to the minimum with 5 mins to go. Comer picked up the pace again to notch on 2 points and Clara taking one to leave 2 points between the sides at the finish.

 

This was Erin’s Own’s first Northern Final victory since 2006 so let’s hope the conclusion to 2010 is better than that year. Well done to al involved in a great team performance.

 

The final takes place in Nowlan Park on Saturday 27th Nov at 2pm.

 

There will be a meal in the Golf Club afterwards.

 

The very best of luck to all involved and everyone’s support is welcome.

Erin’s Own 1-13

St Patricks 0-11

 

Erin’s own u-21 team qualified for the Northern final this afternoon coming through in the end after a tough match against neighbours St Patrick’s, Ballyragget. Comer started brightest and lead all the way through the first half with points from Michael Murphy and one from Stephen Daly. Peadar Boran ensured entra light between the teams when deflecting a 65 into the Ballyragget net to put Comer 5 up. Comer went in 4 points up at half time. The second half saw  Ballyragget fight back and work hard to get to a point behind but could never bridge the gap. Comer finished strongest with points from Michael Murphy, a couple from Stephen Daly and one from Brian Dillon. It was a team performance down a bit on last weeks first round victroy against O’Loughlin’s but very much a job done in the end. Comer now face Clara in the Northern Final next week.

Erin’s Own GAA celebrated their 125th anniversary in style on Saturday night in Hotel Kilkenny. A full house was treated to a great night’s entertainment. The Artane boys band got proceedings underway, with a set full of music from different genres,creating a real sense of occassion.

Guest speaker Liam Griffin spoke eloquently about the positive role of the GAA within the community, and how it has evolved over the years.Guests enjoyed a four course meal. Joe O’Neill read his poem titled “the wearing of the blue”, which beautifully captures what it means to represent your parish on the field and the lifelong bonds formed as a result.Invited guests Paul Kinsella Co.Board chairman and Nicky Brennan were fulsome in their praise for the club, acknowledging the wonderful acheivement of reaching our 125th year, praising the ongoing development of Ballycomey, the strides being made on the field of play at all levels, and the work of previous generations. Club chairman Michael Owens thanked the people of the parish for their continued support, our main sponsors Fordes Eurospar and the Railway Garage were thanked for their generous support.

A monster raffle took place with prizes of five hotel breaks and a €200 eurospar voucher won on the night. Medals were presented to the victourous Senior league sheild,Byrne cup and Paddy Cahill sides,Eoin Meally minor and Martin Fogarty & Damien Fogarty senior were presented with momentos to mark their involvement with county teams. Club Secretary read a letter from GAA president Christy Cooney, which echoed the previous speakers sentiments.
Uisce Beatha packed the dance floor, with young and old throughout their set, they were followed by a disco, which ensured the celebrations continued into the early hours. It was lovely to see a large numbers of family groups in attendance, which essentially is what the GAA is all about.