NOTES FOR ERIN’S OWN GAA CLUB FOR WEDNESDAY 25th July 2012 ,

Club Lotto. The club lotto is now up to €14,600.00 Be in to win. Get your tickets from any committee members or from local shops. You can also sign up to a direct debit scheme whereby you are entered every week in the Local lotto so you don’t have to worry about getting your ticket. Contact Helen at 087 6645022 or any committee member if you would like to take up this way to play the local lotto. Remember all the money raised goes back into your community.

All members and supporters are reminded that they can support Erin’s Own GAA Club when renewing your car or home insurance with Campion Insurances. Simply quote Erin’s Own/Kilkenny when contacting Campion Insurances for your quote and Campion’s will contribute €10.00 per policy to the club. This is open to all new and existing customers.

Under 7s.
The under 7 boys travelled to James Stephens on Saturday morning last to take on the hosts in a couple of matches. Played in lovely conditions the endeavour was fantastic from all the boys. Resplendid in their Club gear these little boys showed some lovely touches and skill as they put into practise all that they have been learning over the past six months in both indoor and outdoor training. Well done to all the boys and it is hoped to have another return fixture before the summer ends. Training continues every Thursday evening in Ballycomey at 6.15pm. New members are always welcome. Under 7 panel on Saturday was Ewan Connery,Joey Rowe, Michael Rowe, Michael Brennan, Eoin Nolan, Joey Ryan, Shane Holden, David Allen, Evan Harding, James Comerford, Eoin Moore. For the record the boys won one match and drew the second.

Under 14 League Playoff.
The Erin’s Own under 14s boys qualified for a playoff in the league where they took on Lisdowney last Friday evening in Ballyragget. Both these teams had played out a cracking draw in the earlier rounds of the league. The local boys made a great start and were 1-1 to no score up inside the first ten minutes courtesy of a sweet point from James Brennan and a cracking goal from Sean Buggy after he cut through the Lisdowney defence. As the half wore on the Lisdowney boys came more into the match and went to the break a point to the good on a scoreline of 0-7 to 1-3. Early in the second half the Lisdowney boys took the initiative and posted five points without reply. The Comer boys kept plugging away and with James Rothwell, Owen O Rourke , Sean Buggy and Cathal Holland taking the fight to the opposition the were rewarded with another goal courtesy of Sean Coogan. Try as the may they could not bridge the gap from early in the second half and had to settle for second best on a scoreline of 2-14 to 2-5. The boys now have the Championship to look forward to and with the performances put in by this group throughout the league they will have high hopes for the Championship. Panel. R.Brennan, D.Buggy, C.Holland, C.McMahon, J.Rothwell, O.O Rourke, I.Holohan, S.Buggy (1-3) A.Brennan, E.Brennan, J.Dowd, R.Connolly, K.Brennan, J.Brennan (0-2) S.Coogan (1-0) Subs. D.Ferris,

Minor Roinn A League
On Tuesday evening last Erin’s Own Minors entertained Dicksboro in the Minor Roinn A League in Ballycomey. Played in good conditions it was the Dicksboro boys who dominated the opening fifteen minutes scoring at will to open up a five point lead. The Comer boys didn?t panic and with a few positional switches the Comer boys fought their way back into the match approaching half time. Going in at the break the Comer Boys were down by two points and hurling well within themselves. The second half was nip and tuck through the first ten minutes but then the bigger and stronger city boys took over and knocked over some fine points to take a commanding hold on the match. The ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-18 to 1-11. Best for Comer were Ciaran Wallace, Robert Moran, Jim Buggy and Rian Holden. Team. J.Buggy, E.Heally, C.Wallace, A.Dowd, S.Rice, R.Moran,  N.Mcmahon C.Delaney, S.McDermott, J.Callinan, , E.Brennan, E.Walsh, D.O.Neill, M.Walsh. R.Holden,

Under 13 Lisdowney 7 a side
The Erin’s own under 13s are safely through to the next phase of the Lisdowney 7 a side annual under 13 tournament. On Saturday morning last they played two matches, firstly taking on Naas which the local boys accounted for with a bit to spare. In the second match they came up against Galmoy and needed a late score to progress to the next rounds in two weeks time.

Pictures of all the prizewinners from the recent 2012 Golf Classic are available for viewing below. Also there are number of pictures of the Minor Team from 1987 25th year re-union from the same night.

2012 Golf Classic

1987 Minor Team Pics

Senior Hurling.

Erin’s Own. 0-15 O Loughlin Gaels. 1-12. Our Senior hurlers took on O’Loughlin Gaels on Saturday night last in the fourth round of the senior league in Jenkinstown. Played in lovely conditions on a lovely sod this was a very entertaining game throughout for the large crowd. The Comer lads will feel it was a point lost after leading by four with ten minutes left. However a massive free from the brilliant Damian Fogarty gave the locals a share of the spoils and the go into the last game with a chance to still make the league semi finals and the championship quarter finals. Best for Comer on the night were Pauraic Keating, Conor Fogarty, Damian Fogarty, Gerry Callinan, Aidan Moran, Peadear Boran, Robert Moran and Martin Boran from placed balls (Full report in Kilkenny People)

Club Lotto.

The club lotto is now up to €14,450.00 Be in to win. Get your tickets from any committee members or from local shops. You can also sign up to a direct debit scheme whereby you are entered every week in the Local lotto so you don’t have to worry about getting your ticket. Contact Helen at 087 6645022 or any committee member if you would like to take up this way to play the local lotto. Remeber all the money raised goes back into your community.

Kellogs GAA Cul Camps.
The national kellogs GAA Cul camps will take place again this year in Castlecomer from next Monday morning. There are still some places available for children both boys and girls from 7 years old. You can also book your child in on these camps by going onto the GAA website (www.gaa.ie) or by picking up an entry form on Kellogs boxes.

All members and supporters are reminded that they can support Erin’s Own GAA Club when renewing your car or home insurance with Campion Insurances. Simply quote Erin’s Own/Kilkenny when contacting Campion Insurances for your
quote and Campion’s will contribute €10.00 per policy to the club. This is open to all new and existing customers.

Erin’s Own Under 12 Annual Gerry Holden Blitz.
Last Saturday week Erin’s Own Bord na Nog hosted the seventh annual Gerry Holden Blitz in Ballycomey. The gods were looking down on the days hurling as scarcely twelve hours earlier it looked as if the blitz would have to be called off due to the horrendous weather. However on Saturday morning six clubs provided the large attendance with great matches, plenty of individual star performances and above all enjoyment for all in the glorious sunshine.
The games were played in a great spirit with the participation of over one hundred boys on the day. The local boys entertained Dunamaggin in the first game and a few late scores saw the Comer boys across the line. In the other group Kilmacud Crokes from Dublin were proving the team to beat in all their games. Comer entertained Dicksboro in a race to see who would contest the cup playoff and it was the city boys who prevailed. Comer played O’Loughlins in the shield final and proved much too strong for their city opposition.

The final brought Dicksboro and Kilmacud Crokes together and in probably one of the best finals ever in this blitz both teams needed sudden death to separate them at the finish with the Dublin boys prevailing. All teams were then feted in the club rooms with the presentation of medals to all participants of all teams. Great hurling was played throughout the day with fantastic skill shown by players of such a young age. The Erin’s Own panel on the day was. Jamie Maher, Dan Coogan, Christopher Kruff, Jack Buggy,Declan Buggy, Cathal Holland, Conor McMahon, Kevin Holland, Conor Clarke,Lee Holden, Nicky Connolly, Liam Holland, James Buggy, David Ferris, JamesBrennan,Billy O’ Neill, Kealan Ring, Killian Hogan.

On Tuesday last the Erin’s Own Under 12 boys travelled to Thomastown to take on Thomastown in the fifth round of the Callan Under 12 Tournament. Played in difficult conditions the Comer boys went about their job with great gusto and were rewarded when Jamie Maher finished to the net. With little separating the teams throughout the half it was the Comer boys who went to the break with a slender three point lead. In the second half Comer took control and with all the boys hurling very well they ran out comfortable winners on a score line of 5-6 to 1-5 to keep their 100% unbeaten run intact. Next up is the county go games this Saturday against Ballyhale Shamrocks followed by two matches in the Callan Tournament against Danesfort and Freshford. The panel against Thomastown was. Nicky Connolly, Liam Holland Dan Coogan, Christopher Kruff, Jack Buggy, Declan Buggy, Cathal Holland, Conor McMahon, Kevin Holland, Conor Clarke, Lee Holden, , James Buggy, David Ferris, James Brennan, Billy O’ Neill, Kealan Ring, Killian Hogan. Jamie Maher.

Under 14 League.
The Erin’s Own boys have had a very busy days in the last week when they played their final two games in the league. On Tuesday last they local boys made the short journey to Coon where they took on neighbours St. Martins. The Comer boys set out their stall from the start and were six points up in the first few minutes. This set the pattern for the rest of the half and the comer boys went to the break nine points up courtesy of some lovely scores from John Dowd, Sean Buggy and James Brennan. The second half continued in the same vain with Ross Connolly scoring a brace of goals and substitute Thomas Dwyer also finding the net twice. In a completely one sided game the Comer Boys ran out on a score line of 9-8 to 0-7.

On Friday evening last the Comer boys made the long trip to Mooncoin to take on the local boys in the final round of the league. With both teams unbeaten in their previous matches this game was to determine who would top the group and proceed to the league semi finals. Mooncoin took the iniative early on and were two goals up early on but once the Comer boys settled into the game they knocked over a few lovely scores themselves to get themselves back into the game. A feature of this half was the free taking of Sean Buggy who knocked over five frees including two sixty fives to keep his team in touch. A very well worked ball up the field with John Dowd playing a lovely ball to Ross Connolly who fired to the net set the Comer boys up for the second half. Scoreline at half time was Mooncoin 3-1 Erin’s own 1-5. The second half was end to end hurling with both teams giving their all. The Mooncoin boys shot over five unanswered points but the Comer boys came back at them again and were rewarded when James Brennan finished a good move to the net. Comer then hit the post through Sean Buggy and when the same played hit the crossbar shortly after that we knew it was not to be their night. The Comer boys never gave up and fought to the end against a much bigger Mooncoin team. The final score was Mooncoin 3-12, Erin’s Own 2-6. Next up for Comer is a playoff with Lisdowney this Friday and all in the club wish the boys the best of luck.

Under 16 Roinn A Shield Semi final.
On Sunday last Erin’s Own under 16s entertained Slieverue in the semi final of the Under 16 Roinn A Shield in Ballycomey. Played in good conditions it was the Slieverue boys who dominated the opening fifteen minutes scoring two good goals. The Comer boys didn’t panic and with a few positional switches the Comer boys fought their way back into the match approaching half time. Going in at the break the Comer Boys had a share of the spoils on a score line of 1-6 to Comer and 2-3 to Slieverue. The second half was nip and tuck throughout with no more than a point or two separating the teams throughout. The Comer defence stood firm against the strong running of the Slieverue forwards and limited them to only five frees in the second half. It was going to take a game changing moment to decide this match and it arrived when a long range free from the Comer half back line went the whole way to the net. Slieverue came back to get the next two scores to level the match but late into stoppage time Comer’s stand out player Conor Delaney split the posts after a well worked ball to give the Comer boys a hard earned but deserved victory on a score line of 2-9 to 2-8. All the Comer boys gave it their all with some great displays from Steven Dowd, Conor Delaney, Johnny Callinan, Sean Buggy, Niall McMahon, Shane Feehan, Rian Holden and Griffin Carroll. Team. R.Brenna, R.Heally, D.Holohan, J.Rothwell, S.Dowd, C.Delaney, J.Callinan, N.Mcmahon, S.Buggy, S.Feehan, P.Ring, J.Holohan, I.Holohan, R.Holden, G.Carroll.

Erin’s Own Annual Golf Classic.
Last Friday saw the very successful seventh annual Erin’s Own GAA Golf classic played out throughout the day in Castlecomer Golf Club. With fifty teams participating in tough conditions it was local club man Eamonn Brennan and his team of Richard Boland and John Bergin who were top of the pile when all the cards were checked. A great night was had by all afterwards. Well done to David Buggy and his committee on running yet again a great day’s entertainment with fantastic prizes won by all the winners. The club would like to thank all its sponsors for making this day a tremendous success.

Oh What a Night

25TH Anniversary Minor Roinn A Champions Celebrations. On Friday night last the Executive of the Erin’s Own GAA Club honoured its first ever Minor County Champions of 1987 when they were guests of the club at the Clubs Social night in Castlecomer Golf Club. The players were presented to the large attendance and each player received a beautiful statuette in recognition of this great achievement. Regarded as one of the most successful group of players ever to represent the club most of this group won two under 16 championships, an A Minor Championship and two Under 21 A Championships in seven years. Players travelled from far away places and from the UK for the night. There were plenty of stories told and memories shared as the night progressed. The large crowd danced the night away till the late hours and a great night was had by all. Well done to all involved.

Kellogs GAA Cul Camps.
The national kellogs GAA Cul camps will take place again this year in Castlecomer. You can book your child in on these camps by going onto the GAA website (www.gaa.ie) or by picking up an entry form on Kellogs boxes.

All members and supporters are reminded that they can support Erin’s Own GAA Club when renewing your car or home insurance with Campion Insurances. Simply quote Erin’s Own/Kilkenny when contacting Campion Insurances for your
quote and Campion’s will contribute €10.00 per policy to the club. This is open to all new and existing customers.