County Senior Hurling Championship

De La Salle 0-21 Ballyduff Upper 1-13

It was a winning return to management for Owen Dunphy as our senior hurlers began the championship with a five point win over Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field last Sunday. This was a hard fought and sporting game throughout but a better conversion rate of our chances might have ensured a more comfortable afternoon. We started with seven of our U-21 winning team of last year and gave debuts to goalkeeper Shaun O’Brien and Dylan Foley with both acquitting themselves very well. We also had some fine displays from experienced players like John Mullane. It also saw the return to championship action of Michael Doherty after several years in Australia. We now play Dungarvan next Friday in Round 2.

Playing against the wind we began well with early points from Kevin Moran, Jack Fagan and John Mullane. Ballyduff Upper then hit four in a row to lead by the 12th minute. Eddie Meaney equalised in the 14th minute and a minute later it took a brilliant double save by Shaun O’Brien to keep Ballyduff Upper out. Points from John Mullane (2) and Jack Fagan put us three ahead but it was all square again in the 20th minute when Ballyduff Upper goaled. An exchange of points involving John Mullane was followed by five in a row from Shane Ryan including two from play before a late Ballyduff Upper point saw us lead 0-13 to 1-6 at the interval. Ballyduff Upper opened the second half scoring but we then added three in a row from Eddie Meaney and Shane Ryan (2) to make it 0-16 to 1-7 after six minutes. We then lost Kevin Moran to injury which saw the introduction of Shane McNulty. Ballyduff Upper pointed in the 8th minute but Shane Ryan and Jack Fagan replied. Ballyduff Upper then pointed twice but again we replied with points from Dylan Foley and Eoin Madigan to make it 0-20 to 1-10 after eighteen minutes. We then went ten minutes without scoring in a period where Ballyduff Upper pointed twice before an excellent point from Dylan Foley ended our drought. Ballyduff Upper closed the scoring in the 30th minute as we emerged deserving winners.  

Scorers: Shane Ryan 0-8 (0-5 frees), John Mullane 0-4, Jack Fagan 0-3, Eddie Meaney and Dylan Foley 0-2 each, Kevin Moran (free) and Eoin Madigan 0-1 each.

Panel: Shaun O’Brien, Paddy Kennedy, Ian Flynn, Michael Doherty, Stephen Dalton, Kevin Moran, Tom Moran, Eddie Barrett (captain), David Greene, Jack Fagan, Dylan Foley, Eoin Madigan, Shane Ryan, John Mullane, Eddie Meaney, Shane McNulty, Adam Farrell, Kyle Sinnott, Mikey Costigan, Kenneth Byrne, Thomas Kearney, Brian Cunningham, Gavin Coppinger, Adam Doyle, Lee Wall, Michael Roche, Ryan Duke, Thomas Douglas, Donal Carey, Jake Dillon, Stephen Daniels.

Engagement

Congratulations to senior hurler Kevin Moran and Aoife O’Neill who got engaged last week.

Welcome Home

Following on the earlier return this year from Australia of Michael Doherty, in recent weeks we have seen the return of Dean Twomey and David Sutton from Canada. Good to see ye back lads.

Yoga

Every Monday at 6.30pm Yoga for Beginners with Bozena in De La Salle GAA club, Gracedieu. Get flexible, strengthen the body and relax with this dynamic therapeutic workout. €10 drop in or €45 for 5 classes. For booking or more information contact Bozena on 085-1786088.

De La Salle Walking Group

De La Salle are moving it!! Get on the move with the club walk this and every Tuesday night at 7.30pm sharp from Gracedieu. Pace to suit everyone and refreshments served afterward in Club house. Cost €1. All welcome.

Fixture

Friday 21st April County Senior Hurling Championship v Dungarvan in Fraher Field 7.30pm.

Saturday 22nd April East Intermediate Hurling Championship v Butlerstown in Walsh Park 6.30pm.

De La Salle Camogie Club Notes:

Training Schedules:

U-5 & 6 years of age (2011 & 2012) U-7 & 8 years of age (2009 & 2010)

Weds 19th April @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.

U-9 & 10 years of age (2007 & 2008) U-11 & 12 years of age (2005 & 2006)

Weds 19th April @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.

U-13 & 14 (2003 & 2004) U-15 (2002).

Weds 19th April @ 7.15pm in Gracedieu.

U-16 (2001) U-18 (2000 & 1999) & Adult Senior.

Thurs 20th April @ 7pm in Gracedieu.

All weekend training sessions will be confirmed at midweek sessions.

Newcomers always more than welcome to join in.

Results:

OurU-14 girls played there first game of the A Championship on Tues 11th April at home in Gracedieu.  The girls came up against a very good Gailltir team who ran out convincing winners.

Our adult girls Senior County League Round 2 game at home to St. Annes due to take place on Sun 16th April was postponed to a later date.

Fixtures:

U-14 A Championship Round 2 away v Modeligo on Tues 19th April throw in 6.30pm.

County Senior League Round 3 at home v Cappoquin on Sun 23rd April @ 11am in Gracedieu.

County:

Hard luck to the Waterford Senior Camogie Squad who lost out to Tipperary in the Munster Championship played in WIT Carriganore on Sat 15th April. Waterford lost out on a scoreline of 4-14 (26) 2-10 (16). Well done to our club girls Brianna O'Regan  (goalkeeper), Beth Carton  (forward 2-7 0-7f) Ciara Twomey and Niamh Murphy who are on this squad.

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