2010-07-26

Limerick Community Games 2010 – will it be one to remember in years to come? That is a question i’ve pondered over recently, as the much anticipated second and third weekends of the National Finals draw closer. It’s been such a busy year, there hasn’t been much time to sit down and have a look back. It all got under way on the 18th October with the Annual General Meeting and now what seems like only a few weeks later, some of us find ourselves deep in preparation for another trip to Athlone Institute of Technology.
It’s been a great year so far and one thing that has been clear from the beginning is the huge participation levels. These levels have reached all time highs over the past number of years and the 2009-2010 year was no exception. This year saw 1,000 young people take to the stage over 6 nights in both the U/14 and U/10 talent competitions. 610 young people brought out their artistic sides with the Art Competition and huge crowds turned out for one of the highlights on the Community Games calendar, the county Athletics Finals in Mungret. The success was not only at county level however, the experience and strength of the Limerick sides were clear to be seen at the Munster Finals for both the indoor and outdoor games. By taking a glimpse at the numbers that qualified from the recent Munster Finals Limerick have thirteen teams who qualified for Athlone, a more than substantial number I think you will agree.
This success must be coming from somewhere. Obviously competitors are extremely fit, dedicated to their sport and if it applies focused on team work but then again all the teams from other counties don’t appear to be much different. In my opinion, the vast level of competition in Limerick, the A and B competitions give competitors experience and developing the young peoples’ skills at a younger age appears to be giving everybody a huge amount of success, regardless of the result at the end of the match/ competition. The Community Games spirit where the focus is on participation can be seen all around Limerick and this must be what makes us stand out from the rest. Young people love having fun and playing games with their friends and Community Games facilitates this in a big way. Sometimes I think we have a lot to learn from the competitiors! Sportsmanship, friendly rivalry and the ability to have fun are free flowing in these young people and it is fantastic!
For those who have finished with Community Games for 2010 well done! Your effort was terrific, everyone did so well. For those whose journey continues for the coming weeks, best of Luck. Regardless of how you get on at the National Finals you have been excellent to date, keep up the training and enjoy your weekend! Also to the managers, mams & dads, Brothers & sisters and whoever else is involved, you’re doing great!

"Victory isn't defined by wins or losses. It is defined by effort. If you can truthfully say, 'I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,' then you're a winner."
---Wolfgang Schadler

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2010-07-18

Photographic Competition
Presentations for the Photographic Competition will take place on Thursday 22nd July at 7.30p.m. in the Woodlands House Hotel.

Golden Vale Milk Limerick Community Games Photographic Competition Results
1st Óran Curran, Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Aoife Fitzgerald, Ballylanders/Knockadea
2nd Kevin Kelly, Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Michael Kelly, Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Ciara Walsh, Ballylanders/Knockadea
4th Ódhran Cuddihy, Kildimo/Pallaskenry
4th Aoife Noonan, Ballylanders/Knockadea
4th Sam Ross, Kilcornan
4th Ailish Walsh, Ballylanders/Knockadea

Open Meeting on Monday 9th August 2010 in the Woodlands House Hotel, 8.30p.m.
Full details of Athlone weekends etc will then be available (Bus details etc)

Munster Finals Saturday 10th July in UL
Congratulations to all teams and officials who took part at the Munster Finals.
We have 13 teams going forward to the National Finals from the Munster Finals as follows:
Adare U/16 Pitch & Putt Boys,
Croom Soccer U12 Boys
Rathkeale – Rounders U/15 Girls, U/16 Tag Rugby, U13 Futsal Girls
Regional: Pitch & Putt Girls, Tag Rugby U14, U/16 Hockey
St. Senan’s – Olympic Handball U14 Boys
Kilmallock Soccer U12 Girls, Soccer U15 Girls, U11 Rugby
St Kevins – Rounders U/13 Boys

Limerick Draw No for the National Finals this year is No 31. Provincial Draw for 2010 is
1st Semi Final: Connaught v Munster
2nd Semi-Final: Ulster v Leinster

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2010-07-11

The University of Limerick was a hive of activity last Saturday as teams travelled from all corners of province to compete in the HSE Munster Community Games finals. Despite the adverse weather conditions, there was a great atmosphere around the campus with each team battling it out for the coveted Munster Title and the chance to represent their county and Province at the National Finals in Athlone next month. 34 different team competitions with the Judo competition were held last weekend and from this, 13 teams from Limerick will be travelling to Athlone. This number is absolutely fantastic and no doubt all these teams are still celebrating their great wins. Well done to everyone involved. The results are as follows:

Basketball U11
Abbeyfeale were beaten in the Semi Final by Blarney, Cork who were then beaten in the Final by Castleisland, Kerry.
Basketball U 13 Boys
Regional were beaten in the semi-final by Castleisland who won the final.
Basketball U13 Girls
Abbeyfeale who their semi-final against Thurles but were beaten in the Final by Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Kerry.
Basketball U16 Boys
Dromcollogher Broadford beat Mallow North, Cork in the Semi Finals but were beaten by Currow/Currans, Kerry in the Final.
Basketball Girls U16
Ahane Castleconnell beat Clare – Cooaclare/Cree but were beaten in the Finals by Duagh/Lyre, Kerry in the Final.
Camogie U14
Ballybrown/Clarina were beaten by Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry, Clare in the Preliminary game which took place on Monday 5th . Tipperary – Cahir won the Munster final against Cork - Glanmire.
Variety U16
Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry had no opposition so go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals.
Futsal U13 Boys
Ahane/Castleconnell were beaten by Clare – Ennis/St John’s in the Semi Finals. Clare went forward to beat Tipperary in the Final.
Futsal U13 Girls
Rathkeale beat Tipperary - Moycarkey Borris in the Semi-Finals and onto beat Cork - Enniskeen & Districts in the Final. Rathkeale will represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone w/e 20 -22nd August.
Gaelic Mixed U10
Ahane/Castleconnell were beaten by Tipperary – Roscrea in the Preliminary game, Tipperary went forward to be beat Clare in the Semi Finals and be beaten in the Final by Douglas, Cork.
Gaelic U12 Girls
Cork Glanmire beat Ballyduff Kerry in the Final.
Hardcourt Tennis U13
Cork – Blarney beat Kerry – Blennerville in the Final
Hardcourt Tennis U16
Clare – Ennis/St John’s beat Blarney- Cork in the Final
Hockey U16
Regional, Limerick had no opposition so go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals on the w/e of the 13th-15th August.

Hurling U/11
Regional, Limerick beat Kerry in the Preliminary and were beaten by Toomevara – Tipperary in the Semi-final. Tipperary beat Clare – Sixmilebridge in the Final.
Olympic Handball U14 Boys
St. Senans Limerick beat Firies, Kerry in the Final.
St Senans go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals on the w/e 13th-15th August.
Olympic Handball Girls U14
Kerry – Duagh/Lyre beat Limerick - Bruff/Grange/Meanus in the Final.
Pitch & Putt U16 Boys
1st – Limerick 171, Adare, 2nd Cork – Enniskeen & Districts 171, 3rd Tipperary – Templemore 173. All 3 teams go forward to All Ireland Finals on the w/e 13th-15th August.
Pitch & Putt U16 Girls
1st – Clare, Ennis /St Johns 224, 2nd Cork Enniskeen & Districts, 227 & Regional Limerick 236. All 3 teams go forward to All Ireland Finals on the w/e 13th-15th August.
Mini Rugby U11
Limerick – Kilmallock beat Clare – Doora/Barefield in the Semi-Final and Beat Killenaule/Moyglass – Tipperary in the Final. Kilmallock will go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone w/e 20 -22nd August.
Rounders Boys U13
St Kevins beat Kerry, Ardfert/Kilmoyley in the Semi-Final and Clare – Clarecastle/Ballyea in the Final. St Kevins will represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone w/e 20 -22nd August.
Rounders U13 Girls
St Senan’s – Limerick were beaten by Tipperary – Burgress/Youghlarra in the semi-final. Tipperary were then beaten by Clarecastle/Ballyea, Clare in the Final.
Rounders U15 Boys
St Senans were beaten by Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry Clare in the Semi Final. Clare beat Tipperary – Silvermines in the Final.
Rounders U15 Girls
Rathkeale beat Clare – Kilmihill in the Semi Final and beat Ardfert/Kilmoyley in the Final. Rathkeale will go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone w/e 20 -22nd August.
Skittles U12 Girls
Ballybrown/Clarina beat Clare – Kilkishen/O’Callaghan Mills in the Semi-Final and were beaten by St Peter St Pauls – Tipperary in the Final.
Skittles U 14 Mixed
Ballybrown/Clarina beat Clare – Kilkishen/O’Callaghan Mills in the Semi-Final and were beaten by St Peter St Pauls – Tipperary in the Final.
Soccer U12 Boys
Croom/Banogue/Mainister beat Cork- Mitchelstown, in the preliminary, beat Ennis/St Johns, Clare in the Semi-Final and Spa Muckross, Kerry in the Final. Croom/Banogue/Mainister go forward to All Ireland Finals on the w/e 13th-15th August.
Soccer U12 Girls
Kilmallock beat Nenagh, Tipperary in the Semi and went onto beat Clare- Inch/Connolly/Ballyea in the Final 3 – 0. Kilmallock go forward to All Ireland Finals on the w/e 13th-15th August.
Girls U 15 Soccer.
Kilmallock beat Kerry – Listowel in the Semi – Final and Beat Clare – Ennis/St Johns in the Final. . Kilmallock go forward to All Ireland Finals in U15 Soccer on the w/e 13th-15th August.
Tag Rugby U11
Limerick – Rathkeale beat Tipperary, Ballingarry in the Semi Final and were beaten by Clarecastle/Ballyea in the Final.
Tag Rugby U14
Regional, Limerick beat Tipperary – Ballingarry in the Semi Final and beat Spa Mucross Kerry in the Final. Regional will go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone w/e 20 -22nd August.
Tag Rugby U16.
Limerick – Rathkeale beat Ballingarry – Tipperary in the Final. Rathkeale will go forward to represent Munster at the All Ireland Finals in Tag U16 in Athlone w/e 20 -22nd August.
Volleyball U16 Boys
Tipperary – Fethard beat Clare – Quinn Cooney in the Final.
Volleyball U16 Girls
Tipperary – Fethard beat Limerick St Senans in the Final.

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2010-07-05

Basketball U11 Mixed
5 teams
Cork v Clare winner v Limerick (Abbefeale)
Tipp v Kerry

Basketball U13 Girls
5 teams
Cork v Kerry Winner v Clare
Tipp v Limerick (Abbeyfeale)

U 13 Boys Basketball
4 teams
Tipperary v Clare
Limerick(Regional) v Kerry

U 16 Basketball Boys
3 teams
Limerick (Dromcollogher/Broadford) v Cork
Winner plays Kerry

Basketball U16 Girls
5 teams
Cork v Kerry winner plays Tipperary
Clare v Limerick (Ahane/Castleconnell)

Basketball Time Table Munster Finals
Time Court Competition Teams
10a.m. 1 Girls U/13 Cork v Kerry
10a.m. 2 Girls U/16 Cork v Kerry
10a.m. 3 Boys U/13 Semi Final 1 Clare v Tipperary
11a.m. 1 Mixed U/11 Clare v Cork
11a.m. 2 Mixed U/11 Semi-Final 1 Tipperary v Kerry
11a.m. 3 Boys U/13 Semi-Final 2 Limerick v Kerry
11.45a.m. 1 Girls U/16 S/Final 1 Clare v Limerick
11.45a.m. 2 Girls U/13 S/Final 1 Limerick v Tipperary
Noon 3 Girls U/16 S/Final 2 Tipperary v Qualifier
12.45p.m. 1 Mixed U/11 S/Final 2 Limerick v Qualifier
12.45p.m. 2 Girls U/13 S/Final 2 Clare v Qualifier
1.30p.m. 1 Boys U/16 S/Final 1 Limerick v Cork
2.00p.m. 2 Mixed U/11 Final
2.30p.m. 1 Boys U/13 Final
3.00pm 2 Girls U13 Final
3.30 pm 1 Girls U16 Final
4.00pm 2 Boys U16 Final
All teams to check in 30 minutes before first game.

Camogie U14 Girls
5 teams
Preliminary Monday 5th July
Clare (Sixmilebridge) v Limerick (Ballybrown/Clarina)
Winner v Cork - semi Final 11am
Kerry v Tipperary - Semi Final 11am

Entertainment (Variety U16)
1 team
Clare

Futsal U13 Boys
4 teams
Limerick (Ahane/Castleconnell) v Clare
Cork v Tipp
12.30pm check in

Futsal Girls

4 teams
2 semi-finals
Cork v Clare
Limerick (Rathkeale) v Tipperary
Check in 1.00pm

U 10 Mixed Gaelic
6 teams
1st preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July
Kerry (Kenmare) v Cork (Douglas)
winner plays Waterford on Sat 10th in UL 11am

2nd preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July in UL at 7pm
Limerick (Ahane/C) v Tipperary (Roscrea)
winner to play Clare on Sat 10th UL 11am

Winners of both these to meet in Final on Sat 10th in UL

U 12 Gaelic
6 teams
Semi-Final
Tipperary (Cahir) v Kerry (Ballyduff) 12 noon

1st preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July
Waterford Clonea/Rathgormack v Cork (Glamire)
Winner to play Clare on Saturday 10th 12 Noon

Winners of both these Semi-finals to meet in Final on Sat 10th in UL

Hockey U16
1pm
2 teams
Limerick (Regional) v Tipperary

Hurling U11
6 teams
Preliminary
Limerick (Regional) v Kerry (Abbeydorney)
winner v Tipperary 12 Noon
Preliminary
Cork (Lisgoole) v Clare (Sixmilebridge) –
winner v Waterford 12 Noon

Hardcourt Tennis U13
11am
3 teams
Cork v Tipperary
Winner v Kerry

Hardcourt Tennis U16
11am
5 teams
Tipp v Kerry winner plays Cork
Clare v Limerick (Monaleen)

Winners play final

Olympic Handball U14 Boys
2 teams
Kerry v Limerick (St Senans) 12 Noon

Olympic Handball Girls U 14
Kerry v Limerick (Bruff/Grange/Meanus) 12 Noon

Pitch & Putt U16 Girls
Cork
Limerick (Regional)
Clare
10am check in
Clare Road Pitch & Putt, Ennis

Pitch & Putt U16 Boys
Cork
Limerick (Adare)
Clare
Kerry
Tipperary
10am check in
Clare Road Pitch & Putt, Ennis

Judo
Kerry v Clare 10am

Rugby U 11
4 teams
Limerick (Kilmallock) v Clare
Tipperary v Kerry
11am

U13 Boys Rounders
5 teams
Kerry v Limerick (St Kevins)
Tipperary v Clare
Winners play the final

U 13 Girls Rounders
5 teams
Tipperary (Burgess/Youghlarra) v Kerry (Ardfert)
Winners play Limerick (St Senans) 11am
Cork v Clare 11am

U 15 Boys Rounders
3 Teams
1.30pm
Limerick v Clare and winner plays Tipperary

U15 Girls Rounders
4 Teams
Tipp v Kerry
Limerick (Rathkeale) v Clare 12.30pm

Skittles U12 Girls
4 teams
Clare v Limerick
Cork v Tipperary 1pm

Skittles U 14 Mixed
3 teams
Clare v Limerick
Winner v Tipperary 1pm

U 12 Soccer Girls
4 Teams
Limerick (Kilmallock) v Tipperary - 11am
Kerry v Clare - 11am

U 12 Soccer Boys
6 Teams
1st Preliminary - Limerick (Croom/Banogue/Mainister) v Cork (Mitchelstown)
Buttevant Wed 7th July 7.30p.m.
Winner plays Clare 11am
2nd Preliminary Waterford (Abbeyside) v Tipp
Winner plays Kerry 12 Noon

U 15 Soccer - Girls
5 teams
Clare (Ennis) v Tipp(Carrig on Suir) - Prelim. Wednesday Night 7th
Winner Prelim v Cork 12 noon
Kerry v Limerick (Kilmallock) 12 Noon

Tag Rugby U11
4 Teams
Tipp v Limerick (Rathkeale)
Kerry v Clare
12 Noon

U14 Tag Rugby
5 teams
Kerry v Clare winner plays Limerick (Regional)
Cork v Tipperary
11am

Tag Rugby U16
4 Teams
Kerry v Limerick (Rathkeale)
Clare v Tipperary
12 Noon

Volleyball U 16 Girls
1pm
3 Teams
Tipperary v Clare
Winner v Limerick (St Senans)

Volleyball U 16 Boys
1pm
3 teams
Clare v Limerick (St Senans)
Winner v Tipperary

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2010-06-28

Once again the athletics weekend was a great success with everything running smoothly. Thankfully this year the weather was much better. The following are all the results from the weekend:

Marathon U/16 Girls
1st Brona Croke, Regional
2nd Marie Condon, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
3rd Brid Condon, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
4th Margaret Ryan, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Boys U/16 Marathon
1st Aaron O’Brien, St Kevins
2nd Con Berkery, Cappamore
3rd John Shanahan, Doon
4th James Daly, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

U/12 Girls Cycling on Grass
1st Caolainn Healy, Glin
2nd Laura O’Shaughnessy, Askeaton/Ballysteen
3rd Jamie Campbell, St. Kierans

U/12 Boys Cycling on Grass
1st Phelim O’Reilly, Kilmallock
2nd Darragh Curtin, Rathkeale
3rd Calum Winship, Caherdavin
4th Darren Ward, St. Kierans

U/14 Girls Cycling on Grass
1st Autumn Collins, Knockaderry
2nd Aisling Regan, Murroe/Boher
3rd Kate Cafferkey, Murroe/Boher

U14 Boys Cycling on Grass
1st Mark O’Callaghan, Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Jack Feane, Rathkeale
3rd Roger Carmody, Athea
4th Jason Barry, Kilcornan

U12 Ball Throw Girls
1st Katie Brennan, Rathkeale
2nd Marie Harnett, Abbeyfeale
3rd Claire Kelly, Monaleen
4th Emma Sexton, Abbeyfeale

U12 Ball Throw Boys
1st Uzair Sultan, Regional
2nd Jarvis O’Reilly, Rathkeale
3rd Muiris Rowsome, St Kevins
4th Glen Clancy, Caherdavin

U12 Boys Long Puck
1st John Blake, Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd Kevin Noonan, Ballingarry/Granagh
3rd Larry Ward, St. Kierans
4th Sean Quirke, Bruree/Rockhill

U 12 Long Jump Girls
1st Zara Lappin, Regional
2nd Shauna Sheehy, Abbeyfeale

U14 Long Jump Girls
1st Jennifer Cummins, Monaleen
2nd Aine Ryan, Regional
3rd Emma T Hogan, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
4th Anne Marie Sheahna, Glin

U14 Long Jump Boys
1st Oisin O’Reilly, Kilmallock
2nd Killian Hayes, Kilmallock
3rd Shane O’Connell, Abbeyfeale
4th Thomas Sexton, Abbeyfeale

U14 Long Puck Girls
1st Kate Mulqueen, Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Regional
3rd Marian Quaid, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
4th Lizzie Healy, Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier

U 14 Shot Putt Girls
1st Treasa Coleman, Rathkeale
2nd Niamh Brennan, St Mary’s/St Nicholas
3rd Nicole Power, Regional
4th Molly McKenna, Kildimo/Pallaskenry

U14 Shot Putt Boys
1st Billy O’Hora, Regional
2nd Mark Bromell, St Kevins
3rd Cian O’Grady, Hospital/Herbertstown
4th Jack Cotter. Abbeyfeale

U16 Javelin Girls
1st Simone O’Connell, Regional
2nd Brid Stackpoole, Athea
3rd Leah Nolan, Monaleen
4th Clodagh Moloney, Regional

U16 Discus Boys
1st Paul White, Rathkeale
2nd Andrew Cusack, Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Eoghan Brennan, St Mary’s/St Nicholas
4th Aaron Dunnne, Caherdavin

U16 High Jump Girls
1st Ashling Croke, Regional
2nd Marcella O’Callaghan, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
3rd Ava Hartigan, Bruff/Grange/Meanus

U16 High Jump Boys
1st James Doherty, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2nd Ciaran Daly, Caherdavin
3rd Mikey O’Flaherty, Kilmallock
4th Michael O’Brien, Ballybrown/Clarina

Girls U8 60m
1st Ellen Lynch, Rathkeale
2nd Temi Amogi, Hospital/Herbertstown
3rd Sarah Mulqueen, Ballybrown/Clarina
4th Ciara Mulqueen, Crecora/Patrickswell

Boys U8 60m
1st Nessan Leahy, Croagh/Kilfinny
2nd David Galvin, Feenagh/Kilmeedy
3rd Patrick Johnson, Rathkeale
4th Liam Lynch, Regional

Girls U8 80m
1st Holly Meredith, Newcastle West
2nd Ciara Sheehy, Dromcollogher/Broadford
3rd Claire Power, Rathkeale
4th Laura Frawley,Bruree/Rockhill
4th Brona Dollard, St Kevins

Boys U8 80m
1st Jake Prendergast, Regional
2nd Darragh Casey, Ballingarry/Granagh
3rd Liam Power, Feenagh/Kilmeedy
4th Colin Coughlan, Crecora/Patrickswell

Girls U10 60m Hurdles
1st Zara O’Donell, Kildimo/Pallaskenry
2nd Amy Harnett, Rathkeale
3rd Ellie Power, St Senans
4th Orla O’Doherty, Ballingarry/Granagh

Boys U10 60m Hurdles
1st James Noonan, St Kevins
2nd Niall Mitchell, St Kevins
3rd Cian Touhy, Regional
4th Paul Donovan, Abbeyfeale

Girls U10 100m
1st Sophie Merdith, Newcastle West
2nd Kate Quirke, Bruree/Rockhill
3rd Dweni Jituboh, Hospital/Herbertstown
4th Orla Lenihan, Ballingarry/Granagh

Boys U10 100m
1st Colm Quilligan, Regional
2nd Michael Kieran McDonagh, St Kevins
3rd Paul O’Shaughnessy, Askeaton/Ballysteen
4th Conor Coughlan, Monaleen

Girls U10 200m
1st Susan O’Neill, Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd Niamh Foley, Newcastle West
3rd Erin Hannon, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
4th Olivia Bennett, Ballingarry/Granagh

Boys U10 200m
1st Daniel Larkin, Regional
2nd Darragh Hanley, Cappamore
3rd Brian Ahern, Dromcollogher/Broadford
4th Cathal Downes, Kilcornan

Girls U12 100m
1st Sara Enright, Askeaton/Ballysteen
2nd Tara Coleman, Rathkeale
3rd Amelia Conlon, Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier
4th Ciara Neville, Monaleen

Boys U12 100m
1st Stephan Scanlon, Regional
2nd Cathal Locke, Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Darren Coughlan, Monaleen
4th John Bateman, Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Girls U12 600m
1st Caroline Leahy, Monaleen
2nd Grace Donovan, Monaleen
3rd Sinead Roche, Regional
4th Kelly Devine, Newcastle West

Boys U12 600m
1st Jamie Mitchell, Treatyside
2nd James Thompson, Cappamore
3rd George Mulcahy, Rathkeale
4th Ronan Hanly, Cappamore

Girls U13 Walking Race
1st Roisin O’Malley, Cappamore
2nd Grace McCarthy, Knocklong/Glenbrohane
3rd Becky Dawson, Cappamore

Boys U13 Walking Race
1st Luke Kelly, Murroe/Boher
2nd Seamus Keating, Rathkeale

Girls U14 80m Hurdles
1st Clodagh O’Mahony, Regional
2nd Margaret Ryan, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
3rd Ellen Larkin, Ardhu/Northside
4th Aoife Blackwell, Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Boys U14 80m Hurdles
1st David Garry, St Kevins
2nd Luke O’Connell, Regional
3rd Killian Ryan, Regional
4th Brian Nolan, Ballybrown/Clarina

Girls U14 100m
1st Fiona O’Shea, Regional
2nd Eadaoin, Lyons, Rathkeale
3rd Lydia Kenneally, Rathkeale
4th Rebecca Stanley, Caherdavin

Boys U14 100m
1st Mark Varley, Regional
2nd Glen Dickenson, Regional
3rd Brendan Howard, Hospital/Herbertstown
4th Luke Bolger, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Girls U14 800m
1st Jenna Bromell, St Kevins
2nd Sarah Lanigan, Croagh/Kilfinny
3rd Megan O’Shea, Hospital/Herbertstown
4th Aishling Roche, Regional

Boys U14 800m
1st Ed Valatka, Kilfinane
2nd Suffian Muzaffer, Regional
3rd Dylan Corrigan, Kilcornan
4th Patrick Byrnes, Kilcornan

Girls U16 100m
1st Marie Heelan, Caherconlish/Caherline
2nd Stephanie Carroll, St Kevins
3rd Oonagh Walsh, Rathkeale
4th Catherine Power, Rathkeale

Boys U16 100m
1st Greg O’Shea, St Mary’s/St Nicholas
2nd Thomas Blake, Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier
3rd Dillon Stanley, Caherdavin
4th James Frawley, Regional

Boys U16 1500m
1st Eoin O’Donnell, Rathkeale
2nd Gavin Dillon, Abbeyfeale
3rd Sean O’Sea, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
4th Tim Moloney, Crecora/Patrickswell

Girls U16 1500m
1st Jessica Coyne, Regional
2nd Mairead Clancy, Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Keesha Dodd, Doon
4th Niamh Ryan, Crecora/Patrickswell

Mixed U10 Relay
1st Regional
2nd St Kevins
3rd Kildimo/Pallaskenry
4th Rathkeale

Girls U12 Relay
1st Rathkeale
2nd Monaleen
3rd Crecora/Patrickswell
4th Regional

Boys U12 Relay
1st Monaleen
2nd Bruff/Grange/Meanus
3rd Rathkeale
4th Regional

Mixed U13 Relay
1st Regional
2nd Kilmallock
3rd St Kevins
4th St Mary’s St Nicholas

Girls U14 Relay
1st Regional
2nd Monaleen
3rd Hospital Herbertstown
4th St Kevins

Boys U14 Relay
1st Regional
2nd St Kevins
3rd Monaleen
4th Hospital/Herbertstown

Mixed U15 Relay
1st Rathkeale
2nd Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
3rd Regional
4thAskeaton/Ballysteen

Girls U16 Relay
1st Regional
2nd Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Boys U16 Relay
1st St Mary’s/St Nicholas
2nd Regional
3rd Rathkeale
4th Kildimo/Pallaskenry

Family Relay
1st Askeaton/Ballysteen
2nd Regional
3rd Dromcollogher/Broadford
4th Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

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2010-06-20

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Munster Final Draws

Basketball U11 Mixed
5 teams
Cork v Clare winner v Limerick (Abbeyfeale)
Tipp v Kerry

Basketball U13 Girls
5 teams
Cork v Kerry Winner v Clare
Tipp v Limerick (Abbeyfeale)

U 13 Boys Basketball
4 teams
Tipperary v Clare
Limerick(Regional) v Kerry

U 16 Basketball Boys
3 teams
Limerick (Dromcollogher/Broadford) v Cork
Winner plays Kerry

Basketball U16 Girls
5 teams
Cork v Kerry winner plays Tipperary
Clare v Limerick (Ahane/Castleconnell)

timetable to follow for Basketball matches

Camogie U14 Girls
5 teams
Preliminary Monday 5th July
Clare (Sixmilebridge) v Limerick (Ballybrown/Clarina)
Winner v Cork - semi Final
Kerry v Tipperary - Semi Final

Entertainment (Variety U16)
1 team
Clare

Futsal U13 Boys
4 teams
Limerick (Ahane/Castleconnell) v Clare
Cork v Tipp
12.30pm check in

Futsal Girls

4 teams
2 semi-finals
Cork v Clare
Limerick (Rathkeale) v Tipperary
Check in 12.30pm

U 10 Mixed Gaelic
6 teams
1st preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July
Kerry (Kenmare) v Cork (Douglas)
winner plays Waterford on Sat 10th in UL

2nd preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July in UL at 7pm
Limerick (Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpellier) v Tipperary (Roscrea)
winner to play Clare on Sat 10th UL

Winners of both these to meet in Final on Sat 10th in UL

U 12 Gaelic
6 teams
1st preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July
Tipperary (Cahir) v Kerry (Ballyduff)
winner to play Limerick (St Mary’s/St Nicholas) on Sat 10th

2nd preliminary match on Tuesday 6th July
Waterford Clonea/Rathgormack v Cork (Glamire)
Winner to play Clare on Saturday 10th

Winners of both these Semi-finals to meet in Final on Sat 10th in UL

Hockey U16
2 teams
Limerick (Regional) v Tipperary

Hurling U11
6 teams
Preliminary
Limerick (Regional) v Kerry (Abbeydorney)
winner v Tipperary
Preliminary
Cork(Lisgoole) v Clare (Sixmilebridge) –
winner v Waterford

Hardcourt Tennis U13
3 teams
Cork v Tipperary
Winner v Kerry

Hardcourt Tennis U16
5 teams
Tipp v Kerry winner plays Cork
Clare v Limerick (Monaleen)

Winners play final

Olympic Handball U14 Boys
2 teams
Kerry v Limerick (St Senans)

Olympic Handball Girls U 14
Kerry v Limerick (Bruff/Grange/Meanus)

Pitch & Putt U16 Girls
Cork
Limerick (Regional)
Clare
10am check in
Clare Road Pitch & Putt, Ennis

Pitch & Putt U16 Boys
Cork
Limerick (Adare)
Clare
Kerry
Tipperary
10am check in
Clare Road Pitch & Putt, Ennis

Judo
Kerry v Clare

Rugby U 11
4 teams
Limerick (Kilmallock) v Clare
Tipperary v Kerry
11am

U13 Boys Rounders
5 teams
Prelim (Thursday 8th) - Kerry v Cork
Winner v Limerick (St Kevins) on Saturday 10th
Tipp v Clare
Winners play the final

U 13 Girls Rounders
5 teams
Tipperary (Burgess/Youghlarra) v Kerry (Ardfert)
Winners play Limerick (St Senans)
Cork v Clare

U15 Girls Rounders
4 Teams
Tipp v Kerry
Limerick (Rathkeale) v Clare

Skittles U12 Girls
4 teams
Clare v Limerick
Cork v Tipperary

Skittles U 14 Mixed
3 teams
Clare v Limerick
Winner v Tipperary

U 12 Soccer Girls
4 Teams
Limerick (Kilmallock) v Tipperary - 11am
Kerry v Clare - 11am

U 12 Soccer Boys
6 Teams
1st Preliminary - Limerick (Croom/Banogue/Mainister) v Cork (Mitchelstown)
Buttevant Wedneday 7th July at 7.30p.m.
Winner plays Clare
2nd Preliminary Waterford (Abbeyside) v Tipperary
Winner plays Kerry

U 15 Soccer - Girls
5 teams
Clare (Ennis) v Tipp(Carrig on Suir) - Prelim. Wednesday Night 7th
Winner Prelim v Cork 12 noon
Kerry v Limerick (Kilmallock) 12 Noon

Tag Rugby U11
4 Teams
Tipp v Limerick (Rathkeale)
Kerry v Clare
12 Noon

U14 Tag Rugby
5 teams
Kerry v Clare winner plays Limerick (Regional)
Cork v Tipp
11am

Tag Rugby U16
4 Teams
Kerry v Limerick (Rathkeale)
Clare v Tipp
12 Noon

Volleyball U 16 Girls
3 Teams
Tipperary v Clare
Winner v Limerick (St Senans)

Volleyball U 16 Boys
3 teams
Clare v Limerick (St Senans)
Winner v Tipperary

It’s hard to believe that the infamous county Athletics Finals are once again upon us! This weekend an estimated 3,000 young people will take part in various track and field events starting Thursday evening. This weekend is one of the most exiting on the Limerick Community Games calendar as we will see children as young as three and four taking the track right up to the ages of 15 and 16. Newcastle west will be carrying the torch to light the flame and Feenagh/ Kilmeedy and Rathkeale will be reading the Community Games pledge. Hopefully the fine weather continues for the weekend. Remember to have lots of fun and go n-eirí an t-adh libh!

Order of Events
Thursday 24th June 2010
Check in 6.30pm - mungret GAA Grounds
Boys & Girls Long Puck - Senior Pitch
Boys & Girls Cycling on Grass - Juvenile Pitch
Boys & Girls Marathon - Senior Pitch Start

SATURDAY 26th JUNE 2010
Track Events commencing 12 noon sharp

Under 14 Relay Girls - Semi-Finals
Under 12 Relay Girls - Heats
Under 12 Relay Boys - Heats
Under 10 Mixed Relay - Heats
Under 13 Mixed Semi-Finals
Youth Relay

MAIN TRACK
Girls & Boys U/10 100m Heats
Girls & Boys U/12 100m Heats
Girls & Boys U/14 100m Heats

CENTRE
Girls & Boys U/8 60m Heats/Semi-Finals and Finals
Girls & Boys U/10 60m Hurdles Heats
Girls & Boys U/14 Hurdles Semi-Finals and Finals

FULL TRACK
Girls U/10 200m Heats - Boys U/10 200m Heats
Girls & Boys U/12 600mSemi-Finals
Girls & Boys U/14 800m Semi-Finals
Girls U/16 1500m Final

FIELD EVENTS
Girls & Boys U/14 Shot Putt

SUNDAY 27th June 2010
12 noon Boys Discus & Girls Javelin, U/12 Long Jump, U/14 Long Jump
12.30p.m. Boys & Girls U/13 Walking Race FINALS - Main Track

MAIN TRACK EVENTS COMMENCING AT 1.30pm

Under 10 Mixed Relay - Semi-Finals
Under 12 Relay Boys Semi Finals
Under 12 Relay Girls Semi Finals
Under 13 Mixed Final
Under 14 Relay Girls & Boys - Final
U/16 Relay Girls Final & U/16 Relay Boys Final
Under 15 Mixed Relay Final
Family Relay Final
MAIN TRACK
Boys & Girls U/10 200m Semi-Finals
Boys & Girls U/10 100m Semi-Finals
Boys & Girls U/12 100m Semi-Finals
Boys & Girls U/14 100m Semi-Finals
Boys & Girls U/16 100m Semi-Finals
CENTRE TRACK
AREA PARADE of U/5 and U/7 - - With Pledge Readings English/Irish
2.30pm Girls & Boys U/5 60m Fun Run -
2.30pm Girls & Boys U/7 80m Fun Run
Boys & Girls U/8 80m Heats
Girls & Boys U/10 60m Hurdles Semi-Finals and Finals
Boys & Girls U/8 80m Semi-Finals and Finals.
MAIN TRACK
Boys & Girls U/10 200m Final
Boys & Girls U/12 600m Final
Girls & Boys U/14 800m Finals
Boys & Girls U/10 100m Final
Boys & Girls U/12 100m Final
Boys & Girls U/14 100m Final
Boys & Girls U/16 100m Final
Boys U/16 1500m Final
Mixed U/10 Relay Final
Boys U/12 Relay Final
Girls U/12 Relay Final
FIELD EVENTS
Boys & Girls U/16 High Jump
Boys/Girls U/12 Ball Throw

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2010-06-13

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

U/13 Rounders – Results
Boys
1st St Kevins
2nd St Senans
3rd Kilmallock
4th Monaleen
Girls
1st St Senans
2nd Rathkeale
3rd Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
4th Ballylanders/ Knockadea

Pitch & Putt – Results
Boys
1st Adare
2nd Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus
3rd Abbeyfeale
4th Murroe/ Boher
Girls
1st Regional

Skittles U/12 Girls
Thursday evening
Abbeyfeale v St Senans
Crecora/Patrickswell v Ballybrown/ Clarina

Girls U/10 Gaelic
Wednesday evening
Final: Abbeyfeale v Ahane/ Castleconnell
Play off: St Kierans v Galbally

Girls U/12 Gaelic
Final: St Marys/ St Nicholas v Abbeyfeale
Play Off: St Kierans v Galbally

Girls U/12 Soccer
Wednesday evening
Final: Monaleen v Kilmallock
Play Off: Rathkeale v Askeaton B

Boys U/13 Soccer B
Semi Finals:
Our Lady of Lourdes v Ballingarry
Feenagh/ Kilmeedy v Crecora/ Patrickswell

Photographic Competition
Participants will be competing for the Michael Hanley cup.
Please be in Adare Town park Friday evening at 7pm.
Bring Disposable camera with you to take 5 pictures.

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2010-06-06

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Hopefully everyone has recovered from the May finals and the main focus now turns to the Munster Finals and Athletics Finals which are almost upon on us. As a result, the next few weeks are going to be hectic preparing for these major events. The Special Olympics are also on this week and Limerick Community Games would like to wish everyone competing the very best of Luck!

Munster Finals Qualifiers 2010 July 10th update

Areas are reminded that in some competitions there may be preliminary rounds when draw is made.
Monday July 5th - Camogie & Hurling
Tuesday 6th - Gaelic
Wednesday 7th - Soccer
Thursday 8th - Rounders
Draws will be made on Tuesday Night 15th June
All other games will take place on Saturday 10th in UL
All teams that have now qualified the county secretary Eleanor requires your birth certificate and photographic for National registration ASAP

Basketball U11 Mixed Abbeyfeale
Basketball U13 Girls Abbeyfeale
Basketball U13 Boys Regional
Basketball U16 Girls Ahane/Castleconnell
Basketball U16 Boys Dromcollogher/Broadford
Camogie U14
Futsal U 13 Girls Rathkeale
Futsal Boys U13 Ahane/Castleconnell (Croom opting for Soccer)
U/10 Gaelic
U/12 Girls Gaelic
Hardcourt Tennis U13 Monaleen
Hardcourt Tennis U16 Monaleen
Hockey U/16 Regional
Hurling U11
Olympic Handball U/14 Boys St Senans
Olympic Handball U/14 Girls Bruff
Pitch & Putt U16 Boys Saturday 12th in Adare 10am
Pitch & Putt U16 Girls Saturday 12th in Adare 10am
U/13 Girls Rounders Final Tuesday 8th
U/15 Girls Rounders Rathkeale
U/13 Boys Rounders Semi Finals & Finals Sat 12 in Monaleen 3pm
U/15 Boys Rounders St Senans
Rugby U11 Kilmallock
Tag Rugby U11 Rathkeale
Tag Rugby U14 Regional
Tag Rugby U16 Rathkeale
Soccer U/12 Boys A Croom/Banogue/Mainister
U/12 Girls soccer Final Monaleen v Kilmallock Play Off Rathkeale v Askeaton
Soccer U/15 Girls Kilmallock
Skittles U/12
Skittles U/14
Volleyball U 16 Girls St Senans
Volleyball U16 Boys St Senans

County Photographic Competition
Friday 18th June in Adare at 7pm

Open Meeting for all Areas Monday next 14th June at the Woodlands House Hotel at 8.30pm
A draft Athletics Programme will be available on the night with Areas Numbers etc.
Athletic Finals - Mungret GAA Grounds
Thursday 24th June 7pm - Long Puck, Cycling on Grass & Marathon
Saturday 26th June, Sunday 27th remainder of Programme

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2010-05-31

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Last Sunday Limerick Community Games returned home from Athlone Institute of Technology in the knowledge that every competitor in Athlone regardless of the result shone greatly and surpassed all expectations. From observing many of the competitions, Limerick proved a strong force throughout all the events. It was a truly fantastic weekend, one that will be remembered in the minds of 192 young people, their parents, managers and officials for a long time to come.
The following results are outstanding:
Boys U/10 Art
4th Eoin Sheahan Ballingarry Granagh
Boys U/12 Art
1st Maurice Moore Glin
Boys U/14 Art
2nd Iobar Stokes- Rodriguez Doon
Choir U/13
3rd Ballingarry/ Granagh
Draughts Mixed U/10
3rd Ballingarry/ Granagh
Draughts Mixed U/14
4th Hospital/ Herbertstown
Indoor Soccer Boys U/13
2nd Kilmallock
Indoor Soccer Girls U/15
2nd Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus
Model Making Girls U/12
3rd Sophie Moroney St Senans
Solo Music
2nd Caoimhe Fitzgibbon Croom
Group Singing
3rd Ballingarry/ Granagh
Traditional/ Contemporary Group Dance
4th Crecora/ Patrickswell
Set dancing
3rd Cappamore
Art Girls U/10
4th Una Carew Galbally/ Aherlow
Art Girls U/16
Helena Fitzgerald Adare
Chess Mixed U/12
3rd Crecora/ Patrickswell
Cross Country Girls U/12 Relay
4th Limerick
Cross Country Girls U/14
3rd Limerick
Cross Country Boys U/14
4th Limerick
Drama/ Comedy Sketch
1st Crecora/ Patrickswell
Model Making Boys U/14
3rd Michael O’Connor Murroe/ Boher
Modern Dance
2nd Our Lady of Lourdes
Group Modern Dance
2nd Croagh/ Kilfinny
U/11 Projec t
3rd Rathkeale
U/13 Project
3rd Glin
U/16 Project
2nd Rathkeale
U/16 Girls Table tennis
1st Cappagh

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2010-05-29

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.
Saturday
Athlone Institute of Technology was a hive of activity today as a wide range of competitions got under way. Limerick are doing very well in all areas doing themselves and Limerick proud, meeting the high standards of the competitions. Tomorrow will see the weekend draw to a close which has been one of enjoyment and a huge amount of success for all those involved.

Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Kilmaine, Mayo 4 v Munster – Nenagh, Tipperary 2
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Magheraclonne, Monaghan 8 v Leinster – Kiloe, Longford 3
Play off
Munster – Nenagh, Tipperary v Leinster – Kiloe, Longford
Final
Connaught – Kilmaine, Mayo v Ulster – Magheraclonne, Monaghan
Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Strokestown, Roscommon 2 v Munster – Bruff/Grange/Meanus, Limerick 4
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Fanad, Donegal 2 v Leinster – Bree/Davidstown, Wexford 3
Play off
Ulster – Fanad, Donegal v Connaught – Strokestown, Roscommon
Final
Munster – Bruff/Grange/Meanus, Limerick v Leinster – Bree/Davidstown, Wexford
Boys U/13 Indoor Soccer
1st Semi Final
Leinster – Askea, Carlow 3 v Ulster – Aughnamullen East, Monaghan 1
2nd Semi Final
Connaught – Glenamaddy, Galway 1 v Munster – Kilmallock, Limerick 5
Play Off
Ulster – Aughnamullen East, Monaghan v Connaught – Glenmaddy, Galway
Final
Leinster – Askea, Carlow v Munster – Kilmallock, Limerick
Girls U/13 Indoor Soccer
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Kilmaine, Mayo 0 v Munster – Powerstoen/Liscronagh, Tipperary 2
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Lurgan, Cavan 0 v Leinster – Piltown, Kilkenny 2
Play Off
Connaught – Kilmaine, Mayo v Ulster – Lurgan, Cavan
Final
Munster – Powerstown/Liscronagh, Tipperary v Leinster – Piltown, Kilkenny
Boys U/13 Table Tennis
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Kilmovee, Mayo 0 v Munster – Ballincollig Easr, Cork 5
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – St. Patricks, Cavan 1 v Leinster – Maynooth East, Kildare 4
Play off
Connaught – Kilmovee, Mayo v Ulster – St. Patricks, Cavan
Final
Leinster – Maynooth East, Kildare v Munster – Ballincollig East, Cork
Boys U/16 Table Tennis
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Cong, Mayo 1 v Munster – Ballicollig East, Cork 5
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Kileevan, Monaghan 4 v Leinster – Delwin, Westmeath 2
Play off
Connaught – Cong, Mayo v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath
Final
Ulster – Kileevan, Monaghan v Munster – Ballincollig East, Cork

Girls U/16 Table Tennis
1st Semi Final
Connaught – St.Feichins, Sligo 1 v Munster – Cappagh, Limerick 4
Ulster – Ramelton, Donegal 2 v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath 4
Play off
Connaught – St. Feichins, Sligo v Ulster – Ramelton, Donegal
Final
Munster – Cappagh, Limerick v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath

Girls U/13 Table Tennis
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Cong, Mayo 4 v Munster – Kilarney South, Kerry 3
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – St. Patricks, Cavan 1 v Leinster – Deansrath, Dublin 4
Play off
Ulster – St. Patricks, Cavan v Munster – Kilarney South, Kerry
Final
Leinster – Deansrath, Dublin v Connaught – Cong, Mayo
Girls U/12 Cross Country
Heat 1 Heat 2
1. Carlow 1. Kerry
2. Clare 2. Limerick
3. Galway 3. Wicklow
4. Tipperary 4. Westmeath
5. Sligo 5. Meath
Boys U/12 Cross Country
Heat 1 Heat 2
1. Galway 1. Westmeath
2. Clare 2. Kerry
3. Tipperary 3. Meath
4. Sligo 4. Limerick
5. Mayo 5. Wicklow
Girls U/14 Cross Country
Heat 1 Heat 2
1. Kildare 1. Laois
2. Galway 2. Cork
3. Tipperary 3. Limerick
4. Clare 4. Kerry
5. Wicklow 5. Meath

Boys U/14 Cross Country
Heat 1 Heat 2
1. Sligo 1. Kerry
2. Mayo 2. Westmeath
3. Cavan 3. Limerick
4. Galway 4. Dublin
5. Carlow 5. Wicklow
Mixed U/13 Cross Country
Heat 1 Heat 2
1. Clare 1. Kerry
2. Sligo 2. Meath
3. Tipperary 3. Limerick
4. Wicklow 4. Dublin
Girls U/12 Cross Country Relay
Heat 1 Heat 2
1. Carlow 1. Kerry
2. Clare 2. Limerick
3. Galway 3. Wicklow
4. Tipperary ` 4. Westmeath
5. Sligo 5. Meath
Girls U/13 Handball
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Cois Fharriage, Galway v Munster – Ballymacelligott, Kerry
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Fahan, Donegal
Boys U/13 Handball
1st Semi Final
Connuaght – Moycullen, Galway 51 v Munster – Quin/Clooney, Clare 95
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Termonmaguirc, Tyrone 105 v Leinster – Horeswood, Wexford 6
Boys U/15 Handball
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Moycullen, Galway 32 v Munster – Tulla, Clare 85
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Termonmaguirc, Tyrone 75 v Leinster – Kilmore, Wexford 2
Play off
Connaught – Moycullen, Galway v Leinster – Kilmore, Wexford
Final
Ulster – Termonmaguirc, Tyrone v Munster – Tulla, Clare
Art – Boys
U/8
1st – Kyron Maher Ballon/Rathoe, Carlow
2nd – Darren Maguire Cornageeha, Sligo
3rd – Padraig O’ Sullivan Ardfert/Kilmoyley, Kerry
4th – Noel O’ Gorman Kilmihil, Clare
U/10
1st – Shane Carew Lattin/Cullen, Tipperary
2nd – Joe Ahern Ballyduff Upper, Waterford
3rd – Lorcan O’ Rourke Monaghan Town, Monaghan
4th – Eoin Sheahan Ballingarry/Granagh, Limerick
U/12
1st – Maurice Moore Glin, Limerick
2nd – Darragh Giblin Dromore West, Sligo
3rd – Aidan Bourke Carrightwohill, Cork
4th – Shane Costello Boherbee/Cloghers, Kerry
U/14
1st – Liam Brown Nerwbridge/St. Conleths, Kildare
2nd – Iobhar Stokes Rodriguez, Doon, Limerick
3rd – CJ Collins Lispole, Kerry]
4th – Darragh Gillan Dromore West/Templeboy, Sligo
U/16
1st – Joesph Murphy Kilmaine, Mayo
2nd – Conor Mupleter Newbridge/St. Conleths, Kildare
3rd – Chris Walley Glanmire, Cork
4th – Jonathan Carton Claregalway/Lackagh, Galway

Group Modern Dance
1st – Longtower, Derry
2nd – Croagh/Kilfinny, Limerick
3rd – Brackley, Cavan
4th – Drumconrath/Meathill, Meath
Solo Music
1st – Liam Doherty – Dromard, Longford
2nd – Caoimhe Fitzgibbon – Croom, Limerick
3rd – Colm Slattery – Burgess/Youghlarra, Tipperary
4th – Niamh Leahy – Newbridge St. Brigids, Kildare
Group Music
1st – Dromard, Longford
2nd – Tullycorbett, Monaghan
3rd – Newbridgen St. Conleths, Kildare
4th – Clara, Offaly
Culture Corner
1st - Kildare – Newbridge St. Conleths
2nd - Clare – Cratloe
3rd - Westmeath – Beechpark & Coosan
4th - Wexford – Clonroche / Poulpeasty
Badminton Mixed U/15
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon 0 v Munster – Broadford, Clare 5
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Monaghan Town, Monaghan 0 v Leinster – Taghmon, Wexford 5
Chess Mixed U/12
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Castlebar, Mayo 3 v Munster – Crecora/Patrickswell, Limerick
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Monaghan Town, Monaghan 4 v Leinster – Duleek, Meath 1
Play off
Leinster – Duleek, Meath v Munster – Crecora/Patrickwell, Limerick
Final
Ulster – Monaghan Town, Monaghan v Connaught – Castlebar, Mayo
Chess Mixed U/16
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Ballinsloe Galway 5 v Munster – Shannon, Clare 0
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – St. Patricks, Cavan 1 ½ v Leinster – Drumlish/Ballinamuck, Longford 3 ½
Play off
Munster – Shannon, Clare v Ulster – St.Patricks, Cavan
Final
Connaught – Ballinsloe, Galway v Leinster – Drumlish/Ballinamuck, Longford
Draughts Mixed U/10
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Dromore, Sligo 16 v Munster – Ballingarry/Grangh, Limerick 4
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Donaghmoyne, Monaghan 7 v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath 13
Play off
Munster – Ballingarry/Granagh, Limerick v Ulster – Donaghmoyne, Monaghan
Final
Connaught – Dromore, Sligo v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath
Draughts Mixed U/12
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Dromore West/Templebot, Sligo 5 v Munster – Tulla, Clare 15
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Donaghmoyne, Monaghan 17 v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath 3
Play off
Connaught – Dromore West/Templeboy v Leinster – Delvin, Westmeath
Final
Ulster – Donaghmoyne, Monaghan v Munster – Tulla, Clare

Draughts Mixed U/14
1st Semi Final
Connaught – Dromore West/Templemore, Sligo 18 v Muster – Hospital/Herbertstown, Limerick 2
2nd Semi Final
Ulster – Donaghmoyne, Monaghan 11 v Leinster – Hacketstown, Carlow 9
Play off
Leinster – Hacketstown, Carlow v Munster – Hospital/Herbertstown, Limerick
Final
Connaught – Dromore West/Templeboy, Sligo v Ulster – Donaghmoyne, Monaghan
U/14 Table Quiz
1st – Lurgan, Cavan
2nd – Brosna, Kerry
3rd – Ardahan, Galway
4th – Calry, Sligo
Drama / Comedy Sketch
1st – Crecora/Patrickwell, Crecora
2nd – Clonroche/Poulpeasty, Monaghan
3rd – Killeevan, Monaghan
4th – Carbury, Kildare
Solo Modern Dance
1st – Josue Ebana – Portlaoise St. Marys, Laois
2nd – Paul Roche – Our Lady’s of Lourdes / St. Joesphs, Limerick
3rd – Tunde Ogunfowona – Graiguecullen, CVarlow
4th – Aine McDernott – Brackey, Cavan
Group Modern Dance
1st – Longtower, Derry
2nd – Croagh/Kilfinny, Limerick
3rd – Brackley, Cavan
4th – Drumconrath/Meathhill, Meath
Choir U/16
1st – Milltown, Galway
2nd – Newbridge St. Conleths, Kildare
3rd – Traugh, Monaghan
4th – St. Lazerians, Carlow
U/11 Project Competition
1st – Tarbert, Kerry
2nd – Ballaghadereena, Roscommon
3rd – Rathkeale, Limerick
4th – Mullabreena – Sligo
U/13 Project Competition
1st – Mulliabrenna – Sligo
2nd – Clonroche, Wexford
3rd – Glin, Limerick
4th – Cratloe, Clare
U/16 Project Competition
1st – Clonroche/Poulgeasty, Wexford
2nd – Rathkeale, Limerick
3rd – Spa-Muckross, Kerry
4th – Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry, Clare
Model Making – Boys
U/8
1st – David Hamilton, Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry, Clare
2nd – Diarmuid Harte, St. Feichins, Sligo
3rd – Jake Delaney, Slaneyvalley, Carlow
4th – Aaron Buckley, Kenmare, Kerry
U/12
1st – Joesph Doyle, Ratoath/Rathbeggan, Meath#
2nd – Ben O Connor, Abbeyshrule, Longford
3rd – Matthew Osborne, Slaneyvalley, Carlow
4th – Ryan Fouracre, Ballinamore, Leitrim
U/14
1st – Barry Clancy, Kilnamona, Clare
2nd – Aaron Gacquin, Athleagus, Roscommon
3rd – Michael O’ Connor, Murroe/Boher, Limerick
4th – Thomas Nash, Lattin/Cullen, Tipperary
U/16
1st – Patrick Hogan, Kilnamona, Clare
2nd – Sean Loughnane, Clontibert, Monaghan
3rd – Cathal Tone, The Downs, Westmeath

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2010-05-28

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Friday
All the resident competitors have arrived safely in Athlone and are settling into their accommodation. The excitement and high expectations of the weekend can be seen clearly all around the campus. All the officials and volunteers have been working around the clock to ensure the weekend runs smoothly when everything kicks off tomorrow morning.
At 6:30pm, all counties assembled in the AIT campus for the opening ceremony. Our own Anthony Fitzsimons was announcer for the evening and did a terrific job as always. Michael Curley, President of Community Games addressed the crowd and special guests such as Mary O’Rourke T.D. were in attendance. The Limerick competitors were filled with enthusiasm and many chants could be heard from them. Also the Army put on a show of four men parachuting out of a helicopter which turned out to be an impressive treat.
A busy day has been had by all, but it’s not over yet, the ever important disco must be attended tonight and there is a huge amount of anticipation for that. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for all 192 young people competing and we wish them the best of luck.

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2010-05-23

This week sees 192 young people from 28 areas around Limerick embark on the journey to Athlone Institute of Technology, where they will represent Limerick at the National Finals of Community Games. Masses of time, energy and commitment has been tunnelled toward this great weekend and regardless of results, it is hoped all of these young people will leave Athlone next Sunday content after doing their best in their particular event, having lots of new friends and oodles of memories which they can look back on with great sentiment. This year Limerick have its largest number to date competing at the May National Finals and to make this all happen, a huge amount of preparation has been done by Managers, parents and all those who made a contribution to the success of the competitors. Eleanor Fitzsimons and Mary Corby are the county Managers for the weekend and we would like to wish them all a fantastic and fun filled weekend.
For those not making the trip to Athlone, never fear! The website will be updated daily with the latest results and news. Also keep an eye on the local media where we hope to have regular updates.
For all those competing this weekend – Go n-eirí an t-adh libh!
U/12 Chess Mixed Crecora/Patrickswell
Choir U/13 Mixed Ballingarry/Granagh
Choir U/16 Mixed Rathkeale
Draughts U/10 Mixed Ballingarry/Granagh
Draughts U/14 Mixed. Hospital/Herbertstown
U/13 Boys Indoor Soccer Kilmallock
U/15 Girls Indoor Soccer Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Table Tennis Girls U/16 Cappagh
Quiz Cappagh
Culture Corner Glin
Projects Rathkeale U16 & U11+ Glin U13
Set Dancing Cappamore
Group Modern Dance Croagh/Kilfinny
Group Music Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Group Singing Ballingarry/Granagh
Group Traditional/Contemporary Dance Crecora/Patrickswell
Group Drama Crecora/Patrickswell
Individuals in:
Talent
Art
Model Making
Cross Country

Wednesday 25th May 2010 - Round 9 Registration
1. Athletics Track & Field Events
2. Cycling on Grass U/12 & U/14 (competitors in this event may compete in an individual event in County Athletics also.

Thurs 24th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th June
County Athletic Finals - Mungret
Sat 10th July Munster Finals UL Limerick
13th -16th Aug National Finals - Athlone
20th -23rd Aug National Finals - Athlone

Tag Rugby U11
1st Rathkeale
2nd Glin
3rd Crecora/Patrickswell
4th St. Senans

Tag Rugby U14
1st Regional
2nd Rathkeale
3rd Ballybrown/Clarina
4th St Senans

Tag Rugby U16
1st: Rathkeale
2nd: Cappagh
3rd: St. Senans
4th: Kildimo/Pallaskenry

Basketball U13 Girls
1st. Abbeyfeale
2nd St Senan’s
3rd Athea Blue
4th Regional

Basketball U13 Boys
1st. Regional
2nd Kilmallock
3rd St Senan’s
4th Kildimo/Pallaskenry

Basketball U16 Girls
1st. Ahane/Castleconnell
2nd Athea B
3rd Regional
4th Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Soccer U/12 Boys A
1st Croom/Banogue/Mainister
2nd Monaleen
Play-Off Bruff/Grange/Meanus & Kilmallock

U/15 Girls Rounders
1st Rathkeale Gold
2nd Kildimo/Pallaskenry
3rd Monaleen

Soccer U/15 Girls
Semi-Finals
Bruff/Grange/Meanus v Rathkeale
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis v Kilmallock

U/12 Girls soccer
Semi-Finals
Rathkeale v Monaleen
Kilmallock v Askeaton/Ballysteen
Semi Finals to be played this week

U/12 Girls Gaelic
Co-Ordinator: Mary McSweeney
Semi Finals
St Mary’s/St Nicholas v St Kierans
Abbeyfeale v Galbally/Aherlow

U/10 Gaelic Mixed
Quarter Finals
Ahane/Castleconnell/Mountpelier v Galbally/Aherlow
Crecora/Patrickswell v Abbeyfeale
Regional v Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Monaleen v St Kierans
Quarter Final matches to be played this week
first team named is the team with home venue, and they agree time and referee with opposing team.
with semi-finals to be played next week

Draws for Round 8
Photography
1 Abbeyfeale
2 Kilcornan
3 Croagh/Kilfinny
4 Glin
5 Murroe/Boher
6 Ballylanders/Knockadea
7 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
8 Ballybrown/Clarina
9 St Senans
10. Broadford/Dromcollogher
11. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Skittles U/12 - Round Robin
1 Abbeyfeale
2 Crecora/Patrickswell
3. St Senans
4 Ballybrown/Clarina

Skittles U/14 - Round Robin
1 Abbeyfeale
2 Ballybrown/Clarina
3 St Senans

Tennis U/13
1 Monaleen

Tennis U/16
1 Monaleen

Pitch & Putt Boys
1 Abbeyfeale
2 Murroe/Boher
3 Crecora/Patrickswell
4 Monaleen
5 Regional
6 Ballybrown/Clarina
7. Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Pitch & Putt Girls
1 Monaleen
2 Regional

Track Suits for those travelling to Athlone will be available on Monday night 25th in the Office in Rathkeale 7 – 8pm
Community games swim training -
Tue 3rd Aug to Fri 6th Aug - each day 6pm-7pm and Mon 9th Aug to Thurs 12th Aug 6pm-7pm.
There is a small charge for pool entry (pay at shop 2euro) and a donation to the coaches.
Any queries contact Mary Corby 353514, 087 6330673

Munster Finals 10th July
Closing date for ALL Birth Certificates for the Munster Finals July is the 10th June
If you have finished your competition please forward your birth certs + photos to me immediately if not already registered.
Qualifiers in Gymnastics, Swimming please forward birth cert + photo if not already registered, Consent + medical forms will also need to be filled out.
These can be downloaded from the National Web Page www.communitygames.ie from the main download centre.
County Limerick Sports Partnership
UPCOMING COURSE
Child Protection in Sport Awareness Training (Code of Ethics).
Please see link for further details: http://www.cllsp.ie/ChildProtectionMay10.asp

Dates: Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th June 2010
Venue: Woodlands Hotel, Adare
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: €20 per person
Booking Essential

Places are restricted to 16 per course. On completion of the course you are certified and registered with the Irish Sports Council as having completed the training.

Please contact Kathleen at 061-496463 or email infosports@limerickcoco.ie to book a place(s).

Ongoing Competitions
U/15 girls rounders = Rathkeale v Kildimo/ Pallaskenry – winners Rathkeale

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2010-05-17

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Hockey U16
1st Regional
2nd Ardhu Northside
3rd Monaleen

Futsal U 13 Girls
1st Rathkeale
2nd Bruff/Grange/Meanus
3rd Croom/Banogue/Mainister
4th Croagh/Kilfinny

Basketball U11 Mixed
1st. Abbeyfeale A
2nd Dromcollogher/Broadford
3rd St Senan’s
4th Regional

U14 Tag Rugby
Group 1 result
1st: St. Senans
2nd: Ballybrown/Clarina

Group 2 result
1st: Rathkeale
2nd: Regional
3rd: St. Kevins & Crecora/Patrickswell

U16 Tag Rugby
1st: Rathkeale
2nd: Cappagh
3rd: St. Senans
4th: Kildimo/Pallaskenry

Basketball Finals
Sunday 23rd May 2010
Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton
10.00am Boys U13 S/Finals Regional v St Senan’s
10.30am Boys U13 S/Finals Kildimo/Pallaskenry v Kilmallock
11.00am Boys U16 Final St Senans v Kilmallock
11.30am Boys U13 Play-Off
12.00 noon Boys U13 Final
12.30pm Girls U13 S/Finals Regional v St Senan’s
1.00pm Girls U13 S/Finals Abbeyfeale v Athea Blue
1.30pm Girls U16 S/Finals Ahane/Castleconnell v Regional
2.00pm Girls U16 S/Finals Athea B v Bruff Grange/Meanus
2.30pm Girls U13 Play Off
3.00pm Girls U13 Finals
3.30pm Girls U16 Play-Off
4.00pm Girls U16 Final

The Gretta O’Connor Perpetual Cup
Last week Oonagh Hayes, daughter of the late Gretta O’Connor presented Limerick Community Games with the Gretta O’Connor perpetual cup. Gretta served Community Games for many years, working tirelessly to enhance the enjoyment and delight young people experience from Community Games. Unfortunately, Gretta passed away a number of years ago and the Gretta O’Connor perpetual cup is just one of the ways this great woman is being honoured. This cup is now the coveted prize of the U13 Futsol competition.
Gretta O’Connor R.I.P

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2010-05-09

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

AREAS PLEASE NOTE:
Open meeting for Areas Monday Night 10th May at 8.30p.m.in the Woodlands House Hotel.

Tag Rugby U11
Group 1
1: Rathkeale
2: Crecora/Patrickswell
Group 2
1: Glin
2: St. Senans

Tag Rugby U14
Group 1
1: St. Senans
2: Ballybrown/Clarina

Tag Rugby U16
Co-Ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons
Venue for both groups: Shanagolden
Group 1
a Rathkeale
b. Ballybrown/Clarina
Group 2
a Cappagh
b Kildimo/Pallaskenry
c St Senans

Futsal Girls U 13
Sunday 16th 10am Croagh
Semi-Finals
Rathkeale A v Croagh/Kilfinny
Croom/Banogue/Mainister v Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Futsal Boys U13
1st Croom A
2nd Croom B
3rd Ahane/Castleconnell
4th Hospital/Herbertstown
Thanks to Hospital Community Games for hosting the event.
Thanks also to Joe O'Halloran for Refereeing and Robert O'Dea as Co-ordinator.

Basketball U11 Mixed
Semi-Finals & Finals
Dromcollogher/Broadford v St Senan’s
Abbeyfeale A v Regional
Tuesday 11th May 7pm
Foynes Community Centre

Basketball Finals
Sunday 23rd May 2010
Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton

10.00am Boys U13 S/Finals Regional v St Senan's
10.30am Boys U13 S/Finals Kildimo/Pallaskenry v Kilmallock
11.00am Boys U16 Final St Senans v Kilmallock
11.30am Boys U13 Play-Off
12.00 noon Boys U13 Final
12.30pm Girls U13 S/Finals Regional v St Senan's
1.00pm Girls U13 S/Finals Abbeyfeale v Athea Blue
1.30pm Girls U16 S/Finals Ahane/Castleconnell v Regional
2.00pm Girls U16 S/Finals Athea B v Bruff Grange/Meanus
2.30pm Girls U13 Play Off
3.00pm Girls U13 Finals
3.30pm Girls U16 Play-Off
4.00pm Girls U16 Final

Other Results
This section is for results of competitions on-going. It can be used at an areas discretion. If you want a result published please send it to me before 7p.m. on Sunday evenings to aineoriordan@limerickcommunitygames.com or 0861541718

U/12 Girls soccer – St Senan’s v Rathkeale, winners Rathkeale

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2010-05-03

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Primary Schools Choir
Last Monday night seven primary school choirs from across Limerick city and county made their way to the Woodlands House Hotel where an evening of immense talent was about to be revealed. The pupils ranged between 3rd and 6th class and for a number of schools this was their first time entering the competition. Regardless of whether they brought home medals or not, each choir were fantastic representatives from their respective schools and all teachers and parents involved who were there in big numbers can be very proud.
Ballylanders N.S started off the night with “Mo Ghile Méar” and “When the Saints go Marching in” followed closely by Croagh N.S. who gave an African and Irish sounding twists to the competition with “Chiame”, “Tell Me Ma” and “Towngo”. After that St. Annes N.S., Rathkeale performed “Panis Angelicus”, “You are Mine” and “Hallelujah” before we heard “A Mhuire Mhathair” and “I have a Dream” from Athea N.S. Then Kilmallock N.S. gave us their versions of “No Matter What” and “Don’t Stop Believin” followed by Meekilla N.S. “Sneachta agus Sioc” and “Lead Me Lord”. Gaelscoil Chalaidh an Treoigh, Monaleen brought the evening to an end with “Cucaburra”, “Stand By Me” and “Ben”. From that line-up it was clear an entertaining evening was had by all.
The Judges had their work cut out for them with such a high standard among but the results are as follows:
1st= St. Anne’s N.S., Rathkeale
2nd = Athea N.S.
3rd = Croagh N.S.
4th = Kilmallock N.S.
Well done to everyone involved.

Gymnastics
The county Finals of the Gymnastics competition also took place last Wednesday and a sizeable crowd packed into the Community Centre in Foynes to see the extensive range of talent put on show by the various areas. The results are as follows:
Boys U8
1st Tadhg Shanahan, St Senan's

Boys U10
1st James Kemmy, Monaleen
2nd Charlie O'Doherty, St Kierans

Girls U8
1st Kelsey Finucane, Southill
2nd Ciara Moran, St Senan's
3rd Kelsey Bourke, Southill
4th Caithlyn O'Shaughnessy, St Senans
4th Mikheala Pearce, Southill

Girls U10
1st Grace McIntyre, Glin
2nd Grace Ryan, Athea
3rd Aishlinn Hartney, St Senans
4th Emily Clancy, Rathkeale

Girls U12
1st Orna Cantillon, Kilcornan
2nd Kate Somers, Askeaton/Ballysteen
3rd Madeline O'Doherty, St Kierans
4th Lia Hough, Ahane/Castleconnell

Girls U14
1st Nicole Sheehan, Monaleen
2nd Louise Moriarty, St Kierans
3rd Marion Cantillon, Kilcornan
4th Amy Keane, Newcastle West
4th Kate Moore, Glin

Congratulations to everyone who took part.

Other Results
Some areas have been in contact with me during the week with results from competitions that are on-going.
U12 Girls soccer
St. Senans v Askeaton/Ballysteen – winners Askeaton/ Ballysteen.
Rathkeale v Ballingarry/ Granagh – winners Rathkeale.

U13 Girls Rounders
Rathkeale v Kildimo/ Pallaskenry B – winners Rathkeale.

Feel free to contact me anytime at aineoriordan@limerickcommunitygames.com

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2010-04-26

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O'Riordan P.R.O.

County Gymnastics Competition
takes place on Wednesday 28th April in Foynes Community Centre at 7pm, Warm up 6.30pm

We have participants from all over the county in this competition. Winners go forward to represent Limerick at the National Finals in August in Athlone. 14 Areas will be participating in the county finals.

Cross Country Training every Wednesday in UL at 7pm
Contact Phil Roche

Olympic Handball U/14 Boys
Foynes Community Centre - Friday 21st May at 7pm
1 Southill
2 St Senans
3 Kilmallock

Olympic Handball U/14 Girls
Foynes Community Centre - Friday 21st May at 7pm
1 St Senans
2 Bruff
3 Regional

Futsal Boys U/13
Semi-Finals
Croom Blue v Hospital Herbertstown
Ahane/Castle Connell v Croom Red
Venue : Hospital
Date to be confirmed

Futsal Girls U13
Semi-Finals
Rathkeale A v Croagh/Kilfinny
Croom/Banogue/Mainister v Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Date: Wednesday 5th May at 7pm
Venue: Croagh GAA Pavilion

Basketball U11 Mixed
Semi-Finals & Finals
Dromcollogher/Broadford v St Senan’s
Abbeyfeale A v Regional
Tuesday 11th May 7pm
Foynes Community Centre

Basketball U 13 Girls
Semi-Finals & Finals
Regional v St Senan’s
Abbeyfeale v Athea Blue
Sunday 23rd May Venue:

Basketball U13 Boys
Semi-Finals & Finals
St Senan’s v Regional
Kildimo/Pallaskenry v Kilmallock
Sunday 23rd May Venue:

Basketball U16 Girls
Semi-finals & Finals
Ahane/Castleconnell v Regional
Athea B v Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Sunday 23rd May Venue:

Rugby U11
Final: Kilmallock v Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Play-Off: Monaleen v Regional
Wednesday 28th April in Garryowen

Soccer A Boys U12
Group 1
Top to semi finals: Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Runner Up: Regional
Group 2
Top to semi Finals: Kilmallock
Runner-Up: Monaleen Red
Group 3
Top to semi Finals: Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Regional v Monaleen Red playfor last Semi-Finals place

Soccer U15 Girls
Semi-Finals
Bruff/Grange/Meanus v Rathkeale
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis v Kilmallock

Volleyball U 16 Girls
St Senans

Volleyball U16 Boys
St Senans

U/14 TAG RUGBY
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien 086 0564831
Group 1 Venue: Shanagolden Date to Follow
A Glin A
B Glin B
C Regional
D St Senans A
E Ballybrown/Clarina
Group 2 Venue & Date to Follow
A Rathkeale
B Kilmallock
C Crecora/Patrickswell
D St Kevins
E St Senan’s B
2 Groups with top 2 two teams in each group to semi-finals

U/11 TAG RUGBY
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien 086 0564831
Group 1 Venue: Shanagolden Date to Follow
A Glin A
B Glin B
C Kildimo/Pallaskenry
D St Senans
E Ballybrown/Clarina
Group 2 Venue & Date to Follow
A Rathkeale
B Crecora/Patrickswell
C Kilmallock
D Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis 2 Groups with top 2 two teams in each group to semi-finals

U/16 TAG RUGBY
Co-Ordinator:
Anthony Fitzsimons 087 6940854
Venue for both groups: Shanagolden Date to Follow
Group 1
2 Rathkeale
5. Ballybrown/Clarina
Group 2
1 Cappagh
3 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
4. St Senans
Top in Group 1 play 2nd in Group 2 in Semi Final, Top in Group 2 plays runner up in group 1 in 2nd Semi Final. If only teams turn up round robin will be played with top taking gold etc.

Next Registration Date
Wednesday 5th May 2010 – Round 8
1. Judo u/16 Girls & Boys
2. Pitch & Putt Boys & Girls U/16
3. Hardcourt Tennis U/13 & U/16
4. Photographic Competition Boys & Girls U/14.
Michael Hanley Cup.
5. Skittles U/12 Girls, U/14 Mixed

County Athletic Finals - Mungret GAA Grounds
Thurs 24th June
Marathon, Long Puck, Cycling on Grass,
Note: Change of rule
Cycling Participants may take part in another individual athletic event.
Sat 26th, Sun 27th June 2010

• Areas may enter 3 participants in each athletic event ie if you have an U10 100m Boys you may have 3 boys representing your area in this category.
• Each individual entered may only participate in one individual event + a relay.
• Areas the easiest and most successful way in finding your representatives to the county finals is by having a sports evening. This is no major task, a few adults, a few flags and cones a fixed date and time, and a note to your local schools and away you go.
• Children love to run, no expense, throw off the shoes and stockings and away you go, that the reason we in Limerick hold our county finals on grass. No special uniform, a tee-shirt and a pair of shorts and great fun for everybody.
• Allow a child to watch and you will please them for a moment. Allow a child participate and you will occupy them for a lifetime.
• Areas do make the effort and lets see us surpass our previous participation record of over 3000 competitors over the three days.

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2010-04-18

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

U/14 Tag Rugby
Co-Ordinator: Michéal O’Brien
Group 1 Venue: Shanagolden Date to Follow
A Glin A
B Glin B
C Regional
D St Senans A
E Ballybrown/Clarina

Group 2 Venue & Date to Follow
A Rathkeale
B Kilmallock
C Crecora/Patrickswell
D St Kevins
E St Senan’s B

2 Groups with top 2 two teams in each group to semi-finals

U/11 Tag Rugby
Co-Ordinator: Michéal O’Brien
Group 1 Venue: Shanagolden Date to Follow
A Glin A
B Glin B
C Kildimo/Pallaskenry
D St Senans
E Ballybrown/Clarina

Group 2 Venue & Date to Follow
A Rathkeale
B Crecora/Patrickswell
C Kilmallock
D Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

2 Groups with top 2 two teams in each group to semi-finals

U/16 Tag Rugby
Co-Ordinator:
Anthony Fitzsimons
Venue for both groups: Shanagolden Date to Follow
Group 1
2 Rathkeale
5. Ballybrown/Clarina

Group 2
1 Cappagh
3 Kildimo
4. St Senans

Top in Group 1 play 2nd in Group 2 etc.
Top 2 play for Gold & Silver etc.
If only 4 teams on night round robin will apply with top Gold etc.

U/10 Gaelic
Co-Ordinator: Larry Roche
Group 1
A Monaleen
B Murroe/Boher
C Ahane/Castleconnell/Mountpelier

Group 2
A Regional
B Rathkeale
C Crecora/Patrickswell

Group 3
A Kilmallock
B Galbally/Aherlow
C Croom/Banogue/Mainister

Group 4
A Abbeyfeale
B Askeaton/Ballysteen
C St Kierans
D St Senan’s

Competition begins on Sunday 25th April
2 to qualify in each group to quarter finals
Open Draw for Quarter finals
Knock out to Semi-Finals - again Open Draw
Top Teams from Semi Finals play of Gold /Silver etc
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U/12 Girls Gaelic
Co-Ordinator: Mary McSweeney
Group 1
A Regional
B St Mary’s/St Nicholas
C Galbally/Aherlow

Group 2
A Abbeyfeale
B St Kierans
C St Senan’s

First Rounds to be played by Thursday 6th May

Hockey U/16
Co-Ordinator: Phil Roche
1 Monaleen
2 Regional
3 Ardhu Northside

First Rounds to be played by Saturday 8th May
Round Robin - Top Gold, Silver, Bronze etc.

U/12 Girls soccer
Co-Ordinator: David McInerney
Group 1
A Rathkeale
B Askeaton/Ballysteen
C Ballingarry/Granagh
D St Senan’s

Group 2
A Kilmallock
B Bruree/Rockhill
C Monaleen

1st Rounds to be played by Saturday 1st May
Semi-Finals
Runner up Group 1 play Winner of Group 2
Runner U group 2 play winner of Group 1
Winners play of Gold & Silver etc.

U/13 Girls Rounders
Co-Ordinator: Jason Bolger
Group 1
A Monaleen
B Ballylanders/Knockadea
C St Kevins
D Kildimo/Pallaskenry A

Group 2
A St Senan’s
B Crecora/Patrickswell
C Rathkeale
D Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
1st Rounds to be played by Saturday 24th April
Semi-Finals
Runner up Group 1 play Winner of Group 2
Runner U group 2 play winner of Group 1
Winners play of Gold & Silver etc.

U/15 Girls Rounders
Co-Ordinator: Vera Fitzgerald
1 Monaleen
2 Rathkeale
3 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Round Robin - Top team take gold etc.
Played by middle of May

U/13 Boys Rounders
Co-Ordinator: Michael Sheahan
A Monaleen
B St Marys/St Nicholas
C St Kevins
D St Senan’s
E Kilmallock
F Crecora/Patrickswell
All teams to attend on organised night in
Monaleen GAA Grounds where 3 pitches will be used with all teams participating.

U/15 Boys Rounders
Co-Ordinator: Gary Wilmott
A Monaleen
B St Senans
C Kilmallock
Round Robin - Top team take gold etc.
Played by middle of May

Hurling U11
Co-Ordinator: Michael Sheahan
1. Monaleen
2. Crecora/Patrickswell
3. Kilfinane
4. Regional
Round 1 Monaleen v Crecora/Patrickswell
Kilfinane v Regional
Round 2 Crecora/P v Kilfinane
Monaleen v Regional
Round 3 Kilfinane v Monaleen
Regional v Crecora/Patrickswell
1st Round to played 1st Week May

Rugby U11 Semi-Finals next Week-end
Co-Ordinator: Phil Roche
Sunday 18th April in Garryowen
5.00pm Regional v Kilmallock
5.45pm Monaleen v Kildimo/Pallaskenry

U11 Basketball (Mixed)
Qualifiers for Semi Finals
Abbeyfeale A v Regional
Dromcollogher/Broadford V St Senan’s
Thursday 6th May in Foynes

U16 Girls Basketball
Athea Saturday 24th April
Group 1
A Athea A
B St Senans
C Ahane
D Bruff

Group 2
A Athea B
B Abbeyfeale
C Kilmallock
D Regional

Top 2 teams to Semi-Finals & Finals 9th May
10.00am Athea A v St Senan’s
10.25am Ahane/C v Bruff/Grange/Meanus
10.50am Athea B v Abbeyfeale
11.20am Athea A v Ahane/Castleconnell
11.45am St Senan’s v Bruff/Granger M
12.10pm Abbeyfeale v Kilmallock
12.35pm Athea B v Regional
1.00pm St Senan’s v Ahane/Castleconnell
1.25pm Athea A v Bruff/Grange/Meanus
1.50pm Abbeyfeale v Regional
2.20pm Kilmallock v Athea B
3.00pm Regional v Kilmallock

Semi Finals of U13 Girls & Boys & U16 Girls Semi Finals & Finals
take place on Sunday 9th May in Athea.

Qualifiers from Boys U13 Basketball
St Senan’s v Regional
Kildimo/Pallaskenry v Kilmallock

U13 Girls Basketball
Athea Sunday 25th April
Group 1
A Athea A
B Regional
C Ahane

Group 2
A Athea b
B St Senans
C Abbeyfeale
D Kilmallock

Top 2 teams to Semi-Finals & Finals 9th May
10.00am Athea A v Regional
10.25am Athea B v St Senan’s
10.50am Abbeyfeale v Kilmallock
11.20am Athea A v Ahane/c
11.50am St Senan’s v Kilmallock
12.15pm Athea B v Abbeyfeale
12.40pm Regional v Ahane/Castleconnell
1.10pm Athea B v Kilmallock
1.40pm Abbeyfeale v St Senans

Futsal Girls U13
Qualifiers to Semi-Finals
27th March in Croagh at 7p.m.
Rathkeale A v Croagh/Kilfinny
Croom/Banogue/M v Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Camogie U14
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien
Monaleen
Ballybrown/Clarina
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
1st Rounds to be played by Sunday 25th April

Camogie U12
County Only
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien
1. Adare
2. Kilfinane
3. Monaleen
4. Ballybrown/Clarina
5. Crecora/Patrickswell
1st Rounds to be played by Sunday 25th April

Primary School Choir - Woodlands House Hotel Monday 26th at 7pm
1. Gaelscoil, Monaleen
2. Ballylanders NS
3. Croagh NS
4. St Anns NS, Rathkeale
5. Cloverfield NS, (Kilteely/D/G)
6. Athea NS
7. Kilmallock NS
8. Scoil Matháir Dé, Abbeyfeale
9. Meenkilla NS, Abbeyfeale

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2010-04-11

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Rugby U11
Semi-Finals take place next Weekend
Co-Ordinator: Phil Roche

Regional v Kilmallock
Monaleen v Kildimo/Pallaskenry

U11 Basketball (Mixed)
Sunday 18th April at 10am in Foynes Community Centre. This is a new competition in
Community Games this year.
the teams are as follows
Group 1
A Regional
B Dromcollogher/Broadford
C Abbeyfeale B
Group 2
A Croom
B St Senan’s
C Abbeyfeale A

U16 Girls Basketball
Takes place in Athea on Saturday 24th April

U13 Girls Basketball
Athea Sunday 25th April

Semi Finals of U13 Girls & Boys & U16 Girls Semi Finals & Finals
take place on Sunday 9th May in Athea.

Soccer Boys A & B competitions are nearing completion.
Co-Ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons
In the A Competition Top teams from each group to Semi-Finals.
The fourth team to semi-finals comes from the Runner up in Group 1 playing the Runner up in Group 2.

We have a huge entry in Gaelic U10 and Rounders U13 Girls. Matches for these competitions will be beginning week ending 24th April. Details of Draws to follow.

National School Choir competition takes place on Monday 26th April at the Woodlands House Hotel, Adare. Check in 7pm.

Futsal Girls U13
This Saturday 17th April in Croagh GAA Pavilion. 10am for Group 1 & 2pm for Group 2.
2 to Qualify from each group
Group 1
A Southill
B Rathkeale A
C Crecora
D Bruff
E Treatyside
Group 2
A Rathkeale B
B St Senans
C Croagh
D Croom.

Gymnastics County Final takes place on Wednesday 28th April in Foynes Community Centre at 7pm.

Camogie U14
Co-Ordinator: Michael O'Brien
Monaleen
Ballybrown/Clarina
Feenagh/Kilmeedy

Camogie U12
County Only
Co-Ordinator: Michael O'Brien
1. Adare
2. Kilfinane
3. Monaleen
4. Ballybrown/Clarina
5. Crecora/Patrickswell

Hurling U11
Co-Ordinator: Michael Sheahan
1. Monaleen
2. Crecora/Patrickswell
3. Kilfinane
4. Regional

Our first All-Ireland weekend takes place 28th-30th May.
Limerick have 192 competitors taking part, this is our biggest participation in the May All Ireland Weekend ever.
All photographs and birth certificates to be with county secretary this week plus bookings for resident or non resident.
Information on weekend can be downloaded from the National Community Games Web page www.communitygames.ie

U/13 Boys Futsol Results
Group 1 Winners
Croom (Red)

Group 2 Winners
Croom (blue)

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2010-04-04

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Basketball
The 1st round of Basketball took place in Coláíste Mhuire, Askeaton last Saturday and every team
Group 1
Winners: Regional
Runners up: Kilmallock
Group 2
Winners: Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Runners up: St. Senans

Semi finals = regional vs St. Senans and kilmallock vs Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
Semi finals and finals will take place in early May

Boys U/13 futsol
Group 1 and Group 3 will be competing next Sunday in Croom
Group 1 @ 10am
A St Senans
B Crecora
C Croom Red
D Kilmallock White

Group 3 @ 2pm
A Hospital B
B Monaleen White
C Croom Blue
D Kilmallock Green

Primary School Choir
This competition will take place on Monday 26th April in the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare. Check-in at 7pm.
1. Gaelscoil, Monaleen
2. Ballylanders NS
3. Croagh NS
4. St Anns NS, Rathkeale
5. Cloverfield NS, (Kilteely/D/G)
6. Athea NS
7. Kilmallock NS
8. Scoil Matháir Dé, Abbeyfeale
9. Meenkilla NS, Abbeyfeale

Camogie U14
Co-Ordinator: Michéal O’Brien
Monaleen
Ballybrown/Clarina
Feenagh/ Kilmeedy
Camogie U12
County Only
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien
1. Adare
2. Kilfinane
3. Monaleen
4. Ballybrown/Clarina
5. Crecora/Patrickswell

Website
Don’t forget to check us out at www.limerickcommunitygames.com
And also the new National Community games website was launched recently which can be found at www.communitygames.ie There is a huge amount of information available on this site and the following are some of many Healthy eating guidelines:
Healthy Eating Guidelines
Enjoy your food!
Eat a variety of different foods, using the food pyramid as a guide.
Eat the right amount of food to be a healthy weight, and exercise regularly. Foods with a lot of fibre fill you up quickly, so you’ll be less likely to want high-fat foods. This will help you be a healthy weight.
Eat 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day. Try and get into the habit of having at least one portion of fruit juice, fruit or vegetable at every meal.
Eat more foods rich in starch– breads, cereals, potatoes, pasta and rice. Aim to have 6 servings a day.
Eat plenty of foods rich in fibre – breads and cereals (especially wholegrain) potatoes, pastas and rice; and fruit and vegetables.
Reduce the amount of fatty foods you eat, especially saturated fats. Make lower fat choices whenever possible. Grill, boil oven bake, or stir-fry in very little fat instead of deep-frying. Try eating fewer foods from the top of the food pyramid.
If you drink alcohol, keep within sensible limits. Preferably, drink with meals and try to make every second day an alcohol free day.
Use a variety of seasonings; try not to always rely on salt to flavour foods. Use herbs, spices and black pepper as alternatives.
If you drink or eat snacks containing sugar, limit the number of times you take them throughout the day. This is particularly important for children’s growing teeth.
(http://www.communitygames.ie/index.php/health-promotion/nutrition accessed: 04/04/2010 at 22:00)

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2010-03-28

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Ireland might be in the midst of a recession however there was no shortage of smiles or talent in the University of Limerick Arena last Saturday morning. Teams travelled from every corner of Munster to compete in the finals with their eyes focused on the top prize of qualifying to the National Finals in Athlone. As always only a certain amount of teams could qualify and congratulations to those involved. For those who didn’t qualify it was clear that a huge effort was put in and you did Limerick proud. Well done! Thank you to Clare who hosted the event, the co-ordinators and helpers at each event and also to the UL staff for providing a superb facility. The results are as follows:
Draughts
U/14 - Mixed
1st = Hospital/Herbertstown, Co. Limerick.
2nd = Firies, Co. Kerry.
U/12 - Mixed
1st = Tulla, Co. Clare.
2nd = Ballydonoghue/ Lisselton, Co. Kerry.
U/10 - Mixed
1st = Ballingarry/ Granagh, Co. Limerick.
2nd = Tulla, Co. Clare.
Chess
U/16 – Mixed
1st = Shannon, Co. Clare.
2nd = Killarney South, Co. Kerry.
U/12 – Mixed
1st = Crecora/ Patrickswell, Co. Limerick.
2nd = Lixnaw, Co. Kerry.
Badminton
U/15 – Mixed
1st = Broadford, Co. Clare.
2nd = Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.
Tabletennis
U/16 – girls
1st = Cappagh, Co. Limerick.
2nd = Bantry, Co. Cork.
U/16 – Boys
1st = Ballincollig, Co. Cork.
2nd = Ennis/ St. Johns, Co. Clare.
U/13 – Girls
1st = Ballincollig East, Co. Cork.
2nd = Adare, Co. Limerick.
U/13 – Boys
1st = Ballincollig East, Co. Cork.
2nd = Adare, Co. Limerick.
Indoor Soccer
U/15 – girls
1st = Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus, Co. Limerick.
2nd = Ennis/ St. Johns, Co. Clare
U/15 – boys
1st = Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
2nd = Caherdavin, Co. Limerick.
U/13 – girls
1st = Powerstown/ Lisrona, Co. Tipperary.
2nd = Enniskeane, Co. Cork.
U13 – boys
1st = Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.
2nd = Dingle, Co. Kerry.
Choir
U/13
1st = Listowel, Co. Kerry.
2nd = Kilrush, Co. Clare.
3rd = Ballingarry/ Granagh, Co. Limerick.
U/16
1st = Rathkeale, Co. Limerick

Next Registration Date
Wednesday 31st March 2010 - Round 7
1. Gaelic Football U/10
2. Girls Gaelic Football U/12
3. Rounders Boys & Girls U/15
4. Rounders Boys & Girls U/13
5. Girls Soccer U/12
6. Hockey U/16 Girls
7. Tag Rugby U/14 + U/11+ U/16
8. Soccer Girls U/17 (County) Team of 8 Panel of 11
9 Volleyball U/16 Girls & U/16 Boys
Futsal U/13 Boys
Group 2 Qualifiers
Hospital A
Ahane./Castleconnell

Group 1
A St Senans
B Crecora
C Croom Red
D Kilmallock White
10am Sunday April 11th in Croom
Group 3
A Hospital B
B Monaleen White
C Croom Blue
D Kilmallock Green
2pm Sunday April 11th in Croom

Soccer U/12 Boys B
Co-ordinator:Anthony Fitzsimons
Group 1
A Feenagh/Kilmeedy
B St Senans
C Ballingarry/Granagh
D Kildimo/Pallas A
Group 2
A Our Lady of Lourdes
B Treatyside
C Crecora/Patrickswell
D Kildimo/Pallas B

1st Round 1st April 2010
Semi-FInals Wednesday 28th April

Soccer U/12 Boys A
Co-ordinator Anthony Fitzsimons
Group 1
A Rathkeale
B Regional
C Croom/Banogue /Meanus
D Glin
Group 2
A St Kevins
B Monaleen White
C Southill
D Kilmallock
E Caherdavin
Group 3
A Treatyside
B Monaleen Red
C Ahane/Castleconnell
D Bruff/Grange/Meanus
1st Round Thursday 25th March
Semi-FInals Thurs 29th April

Primary School Choir
1. Gaelscoil, Monaleen
2. Ballylanders NS
3. Croagh NS
4. St Anns NS, Rathkeale
5. Cloverfield NS, (Kilteely/D/G)
6. Athea NS
7. Kilmallock NS
8. Scoil Matháir Dé, Abbeyfeale
9. Meenkilla NS, Abbeyfeale

Date to be advised (late April)

Camogie U12
County Only
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien
1. Adare
2. Kilfinane
3. Monaleen
4. Ballybrown/Clarina
5. Crecora/Patrickswell

Camogie U14
Co-Ordinator: Michael O’Brien
Monaleen
Ballybrown/Clarina

Hurling U11
Co Ordinator Michael Sheahan
1. Monaleen
2. Crecora/Patrickswell
3. Kilfinane
4. Regional

Basketball U/16 Boys
Good Friday 2nd April Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton
A St Senans
B Drom/Broadford
C Kilmallock
Round Robin - Top team Gold etc.

Basketball U/13 Boys
Good Friday 2nd April Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton
Group 1
A Athea
B St Senans
C Kildimo

Top 2 teams to Semi-Finals & Finals

10.00am A v B G1 U13B Athea v St Senan’s
10.25am A v B G2 U13B Ahane/C v Croom/Banogue/M
10.55am C v D G2 U13B Kilmallock v Regional
11.25am C v A G1 U13B Kildimo/Pallas v Athea
11.50am D v A G2 U13B Regional v Ahane/Castleconnell
12.20pm B v C G1 U13B St Senan’s v Kildimo/Pallaskenry
12.45pm B v C G2 U13B Croom v Kilmallock
1.30pm A v B U16B St Senan’s v Dromcollogher/B
2.00pm A v C G2 U13B Ahane/C v Kilmallock
2.25pm C v A U16B Kilmallock v St Senan’s
2.55pm D v B G2 U13B Regional v Croom
3.30pm B v C U16B Drom/B v Kilmallock

All teams to present themselves 30 mins prior to your allocated time.

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2010-03-22

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Final of Talent Competitions
The Irish Dance Solo & Group + Set Dancing took place in Adare on Friday 19th March

Solo Trad Dance - County only Competition
1st Sean Quirke - Bruree/Rockhill
2nd Caoimhe Sheehan - Crecora/Patrickswell
3rd Gráinne Buckley - Dromcollagher/Broadford
4th Elaine Murnane - Caherconlish/Caherline

Group Trad Dance
1st Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd Kilmallock
3rd Bruree/Rockhill-A
4th Feenagh/Kilmeedy-B

Set Dancing
1st Cappamore
2nd Athea
3rd St. Kierans

Gold Medal Winners in Group Trad Dance & Set Dancing go forward to the
National Finals in Athlone week-ending the 28th - 30th May

Swim B Competition took place in
St Enda’s on Saturday 20th March

Girls U8 1 width Freestyle
1. Laurie Quaid Murroe/Boher
2. Mikayla Ryan Murroe/Boher
3. Nessa Houlihan Ballingarry/Granagh
4. Ashling Dalton Rathkeale

Boys U/8 1 width Freestyle
1. Thaddeus Kaiser Kildimo/Pallaskenry
2. Michael Sheahan Ballingarry/Granagh

Girls U/10 1 Length Freestyle
1. Aoife Moloney Murroe/Boher
2. Una Carew Galbally
3. Yasmin Reeves Wasik Caherconlish/Caherline
4. Caroline Brenna Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Boys U/10 1 Length Freestyle
1. Dean McCarthy St Senans
2. Sean Reeves Wasik Caherconlish/Caherline
3. Lloyd O’Dea Caherconlish/Caherline
4. Dylan O Byrne

U/10 1 Length Backstroke Girls
1. Emma Fitzgerald Crecora/Patrickswell
2. Karen Cunningham Murroe Boher

U/10 1 Length Backstroke Boys
1. Cahill Finn Croagh/Kilfinny
2. Eoin Sheahan Ballingarry/Granagh
3. Gavin McCarthy Croagh/Kilfinny
4. Jack Lynch Croagh/Kilfinny

U/12 2 Length Freestyle Girls
1. Melanie Leonard Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2. Julie Mangan Kildimo/Pallaskenry
3. Aine Bridgeman St Senan’s
4. Molly Patterson Bruff/Grange/Meanus

U/12 2 Length Freestyle Boys
1. Brian Fitzgerald Crecora/Patrickswell
2. Fionn Murphy
3. Paddy Kelly Murroe Boher
4. Sean O’Dwyer Murroe Boher

U/12 2 Length Breaststroke Girls
1. Caoimhe O’Brien Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2. Grainne Regan Murroe/Boher
3. Ciara Erasmus Caherconlish/Caherline
4. Orla Regan Murroe/Boher

U/12 2 Length Breaststroke Boys
1. Cian Leahy Crecora/Patrickswell
2. Kieran Lynch Croagh/Kilfinny
3. Aaron O’Dwyer Murroe/Boher

U/12 2 Lengths Backstroke Girls
1. Chloe Tangney Ballingarry/Granagh
2. Fiona Olsthoorn Murroe/Boher
3. Maeve Bartley Murroe/Boher
4. Lauren Hyde Murroe/Boher

U/12 2 Lengths Backstroke Boys
1. Ciarán Meade Ballylanders/Knockadea

U/14 2 Length Freestyle Boys
1. Mark Brennan Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2. Michael Bateman Crecora/Patrickswell
3. Patrick Bartley Murroe/Boher
4. Jurgen O’Regan Bruff/Grange/Meanus

U/14 2 Length Breaststroke Girls
1. Joanne Corrigan Croom/Banogue/M
2. Grainne Kennedy Hospital/Herbertstown
3. Ide McCarthy Bruff/Grange/Meanus
4. Laura Walsh Murroe/Boher

U/14 2 Length Breaststroke Boys
1. Aidan Quigley Murroe/Boher
2. Luke Kelly Murroe/Boher
3. Frank Hanley

U/14 2 Lengths Backstroke Girls
1. Celine McCarthy, Croagh/Kilfinny
2. Ciara Walsh Ballylanders/Knockadea
3. Shauna O’Sullivan Ballylanders/Knockadea
4. Eimear Daly

U/14 2 Length Backstroke Boys
1. Conor O’Grady Hospital/Herbertstown

U/16 2 Lengths Freestyle Boys
1. John McGrath Ballylanders/Knockadea

Girls National School Squad
1. Killinure NS B, Murroe A
2. Bruff NS
3. Christ the Saviour NS Ballingarry
4. Killinure NS B, Murroe B

Boys National School Squad
1. Crecora NS A
2. Crecora NS B
3. Killinure NS B, Murroe

Mixed National School Squad
1. Athlacca NS
2. Herbertstown
3. Ballylanders NS
4. St Senan’s NS Foynes A

Golden Vale Milk Limerick Community Games
Cross Country Finals took place in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale on Sunday 21st March
Many thanks to Limerick GAA for making Neville Park available to us.
National Cross Country will take place in Athlone on
week-ending the 28th-30th May
U/12 Boys & Girls - First 3 to qualify for National Finals
U/13’s First 5 Boys & Girls to qualify for National Finals
U/14 Boys & Girls - First 3 to qualify for National Finals
U9/11/17’s Limerick County Competitions only

Under-9 300m
County Final 1 – Girls
Individual
1st Niamh Foley, Newcastle West
2nd Helena Dee, Regional
3rd Romy Fehily, Regional
4th Holly Meredith, Newcastle West
Team
1st Newcastle West - 21 points
2nd Regional - 29 points
3rd Newcastle West- 57 points

Under-9 300m
County Final 2 – Girls
Individual
1st Ellen Lynch, Rathkeale
2nd Eimear Gavin Croom/Banogur/Mainister
3rd Kate Bateman, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
4th Lizzie Donovan, Monaleen
Team
1st Rathkeale - 45 points
2nd Ballingarry/Granagh - 54 points
3rd Bruff/Grange/Meanus - 56 Points
4th Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis - 65 points

Under-9 300m
County Final 1 - BOYS
Individual
1st David Hickey, Regional
2nd Darragh Hanley, Cappamore
3rd Mark Hayes, Croagh/Kilfinny
4th Cathal O’Neill, Crecora/Patrickswell
Team
1st Croagh/Kilfinny - 31 points
2nd Ahane/Castleconnell - 44 points

Under-9 300m
County Final 2 - BOYS
Individual
1st Brian Ahern, Broadford/Dromcollogher
2nd Michael Martin, St Kevins
3rd Daniel Collins, Newcastle West
4th Finn Brady Halmschlag, St Kevins
Team
1st St Kevins - 24 points
2nd Newcastle West - 44 Points
3rd Ballingarry/Granagh - 58 points
4th Newcastle West - 87 points

U/11 600M
COUNTY FINAL 1 - GIRLS
Individual
1st Katie Heelan, Caherconlish/Caherline
2nd Sinead Roche, Regional
3rd Aoife Moloney, Murroe/Boher
4th Slaney Mulcair, Kilcornan
Team
1st Regional - 54 points
2nd Newcastle West - 58 points

U/11 600M
COUNTY FINAL 2 - GIRLS
Individual
1st Susan O’Neill, Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd Shona Lynch, Caherdavin
3rd Mary O’Connor, St Senan’s
4th Cathriona Windship, Caherdavin
Teams
1st St Kevins - 27 points
2nd Ballingarry/Granagh - 56 points
3rd St Kevins - 69 points

U/11 600M
COUNTY FINAL 1 -Boys
Individual
1st Ronan Hanley, Cappamore
2nd Maurice Leahy, Monaleen
3rd Liam Wilson, Kildimo/Pallaskenry
4th Hugh Kirby, Ballybrown/Clarina
Team
1st Ahane/Castle Connell - 38 points
2nd Regional - 56 points
3rd Galbally - 61 points

U/11 600M
COUNTY FINAL 2 - Boys
Individual
1st Conor Lynch, Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd Ross Fitzgerald, St Kevins
3rd Pat Lenihan, Croagh/Kilfinny
4th Thomas O’Brien, Murroe/Boher

Team
1st St Kevins - 31 points
2nd Croagh/Kilfinny 33 points
3rd Ballingarry/Granagh - 46 points
4th Bruff/Grange/Meanus - 72 points

U12 Girls - 400m
1st Kelly Devine, Newcastle West
1st Maeve Power, Rathkeale
1st Maire O’Leary, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2nd Aoife Fitzpatrick, Regional

U12 Girls - 600m
1st Aoife McEnery, Ballingarry/Granagh
1st Caroline Leahy, Monaleen
1st Mary O’Reilly, Caherconlish/Caherline

BOYS U/12 – 400m
1st Stephen Scanlon, Regional
1st Phelim O’Reilly, Kilmallock
1st Conor Bryce, St Kevins
2nd Padraig Power, Rathkeale

BOYS U/12 – 600m
1st Tommy O’Hora, Regional
1st Stephen O’Dea, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
1st Laoilan Ó Murchú, Newcastle West
2nd Andrew Kennedy, Murroe/Boher

GIRLS U/13 – 1200m
1st Lia Fitzgerald, Glin
1st Shauna Ryan, Murroe/Boher
1st Alanah Lyons, Regional
1st Alice Parkes, St Kevins
1st Roisin O’Malley, Cappamore

BOYS U/13 – 1200m
1st Gearoid Mitchell, St Kevins
1st Conor McCarthy, St Kevins
1st Calum Leahy, Ballingarry/Granagh
1st David Ryan, St Kevins
1st Roy Gleeson, Regional

GIRLS U/14 – 600m
1st Jenna Bromell, St Kevins
1st Kate Fitzgerald, Askeaton/Ballysteen
1st Emma O’Donnell, Regional
2nd Rachel McAuley, Regional

GIRLS U/14 – 800m
1st Bridgette Murphy, St Kevins
1st Julianna Gleeson, Regional
1st Sarah Lanigan, Croagh/Kilfinny

BOYS U/14 - 600m
1st Brian Fanning, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
1st Kevin Shanahan, Croagh/Kilfinny
1st David Garry, St Kevins
2nd Christopher Mulcahy, Rathkeale

BOYS U/14 - 800m
1st Barry Nash, St Kevins
1st Ethan Mudge, Caherconlish/Caherline
1st Mark O’Callaghan, Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Fiachra O’Gorman, Croagh/Kilfinny

GIRLS U/17 – 1000m COUNTY FINAL
1st Amy Ryan, Galbally/Aherlow
2nd Ann Bateman, Crecora/Patrickswell
3rd Marie Power, Crecora/Patrickswell

BOYS U/17 - 1000m COUNTY FINAL
1st Conor Berkery, Cappamore
2nd Cathal McCarthy, Kildimo/Pallaskenry
3rd Diarmuid Murphy, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Art Competition
Presentations will take place in Rathkeale Community Centre on Tuesday 30th March at 7pm.
Gold Medal Winners in the Art Competition go forward to represent Limerick in Athlone at the All Ireland Finals Week-ending 28th-30th May 2010

Art U 8 Boys
1st Sean Connaughton, Hospital/Herbertstown
2nd Jack Brennan, Broadford/Dromcollogher
3rd Ben Frost, Caherdavin
4th Rory O’Gorman, Bruree/Rockhill
4th Kevin O’Dea, Croagh/Kilfinny
Highly/Commended Finn Durack, Monaleen
Highly/Commended Michael Dore, Cappagh

Art U 8 Girls
1st Ellen Williams, Bruree/Rockhill
2nd Aoife Nelligan, Monaleen
3rd Lorna Murphy, Bruree/Rockhill
4th Una Kiely, Croagh/Kilfinny
Highly/Commended Claire McCormack, Kilmallock
Highly/Commended Lucie Grimley, Kilmallock

Art U 10 Boys
1st Eoin Sheahan, Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd Michael Kieran-McDonagh, St Kevins
3rd Matthew Howard, Bruree/Rockhill
4th Sean Erasmus, Caherconlish/Caherline
Highly/C Paraic O’Connor, Kilmallock
Highly/C Lloyd O’Dea, Caherconlish/Caherline

Art U 10 Girls
1st Una Carew, Galbally/Aherlow
2nd Holly O’Dwyer, Bruree/Rockhill
3rd Gabrielle Nyst, Bruree/Rockhill
4th Heather Nash, St Kevin’s
4th Óran Curran, Ballybrown/Clarina
Highly/Commended Siún Lynch, St Kevin’s
Highly/Commended Aoibh O’Sullivan

Art U 12 Boys
1st Maurice Moore, Glin
2nd Jack Murphy, Bruree/Rockhill
3rd Jack Fitzgerald, Adare
4th Tommy Cronolly, Bruree/Rockhill
Highly/Commended Syed Hussain, Monaleen
Highly/Commended Adam Shanagher, Croagh/Kilfinny

Art U 12 Girls
1st Rachel Williams, Bruree/Rockhill
2nd Laura Stack, Dromcollogher/Broadford
3rd Emma Roche, Kilcornan
4th Tara Coleman, Rathkeale
Highly/Commended, Rebecca Sheehan, Kilfinane
Highly/Commended, Derbhla Murphy, St Mary’s/St Nicholas

Art U/14 Boys
1st Iobhar Stokes-Rodriguez, Doon
2nd Gearoid Mitchell, St Kevins
3rd Jason Leahy, Granagh/Ballingarry
4th Eamon O’Regan, Kilteely/Dromkeen/G
Highly/Commended, Daragh Gallagher, Monaleen
Highly/Commended, Ronan O’Halloran, Bruree/Rockhill
Highly/Commended, Ciaran O’Connor, Kilmallock
Art U14 Girls
1st Catherine Fitzgerald, Adare
2nd Rosarie Heffernan, Bruree/Rockhill
3rd Mary Reidy, Croagh/Kilfinny
4th Andrea Brennan, Galbally/Aherlow
Highly/Commended, Magdelena Dziubany, Regional
Highly/Commended, Sophie Mullane, Bruree/Rockhill

Art U 16 Boys
1st Cian Mulvihill, St Senan’s

Art U16 Girls
1st Helena Fitzgerald, Adare
2nd Vikki Dinnage, Rathkeale
3rd Gemma O’Riordan, Kilteely/Dromkeen/G
4th Caoimhe Murphy, Bruree/Rockhill

Limerick Qualifiers to the Munster Finals next Saturday 27th March
Badminton Kilmallock
U/16 Chess Mixed Crecora/Patrickswell
U/12 Chess Mixed Crecora/Patrickswell
Choir U/13 Mixed Ballingarry/Granagh
Choir U/16 Mixed Rathkeale
Draughts U/10 Mixed Ballingarry/Granagh
Draughts U/12 Mixed Ballingarry/Granagh
Draughts U/14 Mixed. Hospital/Herbertstown
U/13 Boys Handball
U/15 Boys Handball Dromcollogher/Broadford
U/13 Girls Indoor Soccer Bruff/Grange/Meanus
U/13 Boys Indoor Soccer Kilmallock
U/15 Girls Indoor Soccer Bruff/Grange/Meanus
U/15 Boys Indoor Soccer Caherdavin
Table Tennis Girls U/16 Cappagh
Table Tennis Boys U/16 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Table Tennis Girls U/13 St Senan’s
Table Tennis Boys U/13 Adare

All take place in UL on Saturday 27th March except for the following
Choir which will take place in Sixmilebridge, GAA Clubhouse, Check in 1pm
Handball Boys U13 in Clooney, Co. Clare at 10.30am check - In
Handball Boys U15 in Tulla, Co. Clare at 10.30 check-in

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2010-03-15

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Over the past number of weeks Limerick Community Games saw 1000 young people take to the stage to perform in this now infamous competition and it was clear from the opening acts right through to the finals last weekend that the standard of talent our city and county turned out would put any x factor or talent show on T.V. to shame. In Caherconlish Friday night the recitation competitors were well able to attract the attention of the crowd with tales of illness, going up into space, an alternative recipe for soup and “the touch of the master’s hand” to name but a few. The Drama/ Comedy sketch was equally as entertaining with Eoin, Ciarán, Jay, Alex, Richard and Robert winning out in the end with their version of “That was That” giving a look back at the year 2009. Well done boys! The solo music showed true skill from the competitors with a variety of instruments including a number of harps which was fantastic and to finish off the night the group music competition displayed beautiful versions of tunes such as “Young Maiden” “The Titanic Theme Song” and “John Clifford’s Jig”

The standard was equally as high in Askeaton on Saturday night with the finals of the solo singing, group singing, solo modern dance and Group Modern Dance. From these groups Amy Hoyne, Ballingarry/ Granagh A, Paul Roche and Croagh/ Kilfinny B will be worthy representatives of Limerick in Athlone.

 

Talent U 14 Results from Caherconlish and Askeaton
Recitation
1st Abbeyfeale, Emma Sexton
2nd Croom/Banogue/Mainister, Grainne Fitzgibbon
3rd Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis, Jade Mullane
4th Ballybrown/Clarina, Fiona Hannon

Drama/Comedy
1st Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Rathkeale
4th Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Solo Music
1st Croom/Banogue/Mainister, Caoimhe Fitzgibbon
2nd Abbeyfeale, Ian Sheehy
3rd Kildimo/Pallaskenry , Mairead Ryan
4th Bruree/Rockhill, Michelle Brosnan

Group Music
1st Croom/Banogue/Mainister
2nd Abbeyfeale
3rd Feenagh/Kilmeedy
4th Broadford/Dromcollogher

Solo Singing
1st St Senan’s ,Amy Hoyne
2nd Askeaton/Ballysteen Amie Jones
3rd Kilmallock, Zhenya Tierney
4th Askeaton/Ballysteen,Trish Nestor

Group Singing
1st Ballingarry/Granagh A
2nd Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Croom/Banogue/Mainister
4th Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Solo Modern Dance
1st Our Lady of Lourdes, Paul Roche
2nd Rathkeale, Treasa Coleman
3rd Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Niamh Kiely
4th Ballybrown/Clarina, Joanne Davoran

Group Modern Dance
1st Croagh Kilfinny B
2nd Ballylanders/Knockadea A
3rd Kilcornan B
4th Rathkeale B

Overall Trophy went to Tadhg Hannon, Ballybrown/Clarina

The U/10 talent competition was equally impressive and it proves there is a bright future for talent in Limerick. This is only a county Competition at the moment but the experience for the young people involved could not be measured. One manager remarked that the look on the kids faces made all the preparation and time it took worth it and that is what Community Games is all about. Well done to everyone
U/10 Talent Competition Askeaton Sunday 14th (County only Competition)
Recitation
1st Cappagh, Rachel Mullane
2nd Broadford/Dromcollogher, Ciara McCarthy
3rd St. Kierans, Conor Daly
4th Ballingarry/Granagh, Michael Sheahan

Solo Trad/Irish Dance
1st Broadford/Dromcollogher, Ronan Buckley
2nd Cappagh, Natasha Costello
3rd Abbeyfeale, Emily Lyons
4th Cappagh, Niamh Burke

Group Trad Dance
1st Abbeyfeale
2nd Feenagh/Kilmeedy
3rd Broadford/Dromcollogher

Group Music
1st Abbeyfeale
2nd St Kierans
3rd Ballingarry/Granagh

Solo Music
1st Cappagh, Kate Mulcaire
2nd Cappagh, Eoin Burke
3rd Abbeyfeale, Ella Fitzgerald
4th Kilcornan, Slaney Mulcair

Group Modern Dance
1st Feenagh/Kilmeedy
2nd Ballingarry/Granagh
3rd Ballingarry/Granagh
4th Askeaton/Ballysteen
4th Broadford/Dromcollogher

Solo Mod Dance
1st St. Senan’s, Sarah Moynihan

Group Singing
1st Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd Abbeyfeale
3rd Broadford/Dromcollogher
4th Broadford/Dromcollogher

Solo Singing
Joint 1st - Cappagh, Eoin Burke
Joint 1st - Askeaton/Ballysteen, Maude Adams
2nd Broadford/Dromcollogher, Katelyn Davis
3rd Ballingarry/Granagh, Jacob Butler
4th Abbeyfeale, Noelle Curtin

Special Award - Rebecca & Erin St Senan's

Special Award
Ciara Shanahan, Askeaton/Ballysteen

Caherconlish U10 Talent Competition Sunday 14th (County only Competition)
Solo Singing
1st Ballybrown/Clarina, Emma Kate Quinn
2nd Croagh/Kilfinny, Aoife Murphy
3rd Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Rebecca Carroll
4th Knocklong/Glenbrohane, Katie Corkery

Group Singing
1st Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Knocklong/Glenbrohane
3rd Knocklong/Glenbrohane
4th Ballybrown/Clarina

Solo Trad Irish Dance
1st Ballybrown/Clarina, Sarah Jane Mulqueen
2nd Ballybrown/Clarina, Audrey Coughlan
3rd Bruree/Rockhill, Jennifer Cotter
4th Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Lisa Fitzgerald
4th Knocklong/Glenbrohane, Ailish Lee

Group Trad Irish Dance
1st Bruree/Rockhill
2nd Kildimo/Pallaskenry
3rd Croagh/Kilfinny
4th Bruree/Rockhill

Solo Modern Dance
1st Ballybrown/Clarina, Cara Bedford
2nd Knocklong/Glenbrohane, Amy Copeland
3rd Knocklong/Glenbrohane, Zoe O’Keeffe
4th Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis, Suzanne O’Regan

Group Modern Dance
1st Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Knocklong/Glenbrohane
3rd Kildimo/Pallaskenry
4th Ballybrown/Clarina
4th Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Drama/Comedy
1st Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
2nd Croom/Banogue/Mainister
3rd Croagh/Kilfinny

Recitation
1st Ballybrown/Clarina, Mark Mullally
2nd Croom/Banogue/Mainister, Michael Fitzgibbon
3rd Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis, Aislinn ODea
4th Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Conor O’Hara

Group Music
1st Croom/Banogue/Mainister
2nd Bruree/Rockhill
3rd Kilmallock

Solo Music
1st Ahane/Castleconnell, Pádraig Harnett
2nd Croom/Banogue/Mainister, Michael Fitzgibbon
3rd Kilmallock, Fergal O’Connor
3rd Bruree/Rockhill, Cathal Barrington
4th Bruree/Rockhill, Frankie Barrington

As the curtains close on the Talent competition for 2010 and the young people go home happy regardless of whether they bring any medals or not a number of people must be acknowledged for their hard work in organising the events. Thank you to both Askeaton and Caherconlish for hosting this event over the past number of weeks, to the M.C.s Noreen O’Dea and Ger Buckley and the stage crews well done. Thank you to Mania Events for looking after the sound. Antoin and Paul did a great job as always and to the competitors, parents, managers, brothers & sisters, grannys & granddads and whoever contributed to making this part of Community Games a success go raibh mile maith agaibh!

Culture Corner U/15
1st Glin
2nd Croom Banogue/Mainister

Project U 11
1st Rathkeale
2nd St Senan's
3rd Glin

Project U 13
1st Glin

Project U16
1st Rathkeale
2nd Regional

Gold Medal Winners in the above Talent & Project competitions go forward to represent Limerick in Athlone at the All Ireland Finals Week-ending 28th-30th May 2010

Badminton U13 (County only Competition)
1st St Senans B
2nd Kilcornan
3rd St Senans A

Swim A Competition took place in St Endas Saturday 13th March
The gold medal winners in the following competitions will represent Limerick at the All Ireland Finals on Week-end 13th -15th August 2010

Girls U8 1 length Freestyle
1st Orla Fahy, Rathkeale
2nd Juliette Pinson, Monaleen
3rd Natasha Costello, Cappagh
4th Nicola Griffin, Bruff/Grange,/Meanus

Boys U/8 1 Length Freestyle
1st Jeremy O’Connor, Askeaton/Ballysteen
2nd James White, St. Kevins

Girls U/10 1 Length Freestyle
1st Kate Gaffney, Monaleen
2nd. Casey Flynn, Cappagh
3rd. Catriona Brady, St Kevins
4th Shannon Smith, Ahane/Castleconnell

Boys U/10 1 Length Freestyle
1st. Paul O’Brien, St Kevin’s
2nd. Patrick Gallagher, Cappagh
3rd. Conor Molloy, Regional
4th Finnian Brady, St Kevins

U/10 1 Length Backstroke Girls
1st Alex O’Connor, Askeaton/Ballysteen
2nd Joanne Foley, Cappagh
3rd. Aoife Rowsome, St. Kevins
4th Lucy D’Arcy, Monaleen

U/10 1 Length Backstroke Boys
1st. Daniel Owen, St Kevins
2nd Eoin Corby, Ballybrown/Clarina
3rd Caleb Liston, Monaleen
4th Jack Fahy, Rathkeale

U/12 2 Length Freestyle Girls
1st Sophie Blewitt, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2nd Roisin Duggan McSweeney, Cappagh
3rd Avril Clarke, Crecora/Patrickswell
4th Sarah Fitzgerald, Rathkeale

U/12 2 Length Freestyle Boys
1st William Cahill, Croagh/Kilfinny
2nd Stephen O’Brien, St Kevins
3rd John Bulfin, Bruff/Grange/Meanus
4th Jason Griffin, Bruff/Grange/Meanus

U/12 2 Length Breaststroke Girls
1st Sophie O’Shea, Cappagh
2nd Tara Finucane, St Kevins
3rd Sinead McHugh Regional
4th Hillary Smith, Ahane/Castleconnell

U/12 2 Length Breaststroke Boys
1st Robert Corby, Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd Conor Brosnan, Cappagh
3rd Liam Nicholl, St Kevins
4th Callum Mudge, Caherconlish/Caherline

U/12 2 Lengths Backstroke Girls
1st Shona Hickey, St Kevins
2nd Aoife Duggan McSweeney, Cappagh
3rd. Genevieve Pinson, Regional

U/12 2 Lengths Backstroke Boys
1st Steven O’Brien, Kildimo/Pallaskenry
2nd Fergus Beatty, Regional
3rd Sorin Whitney, Monaleen

U/14 2 Length Freestyle Girls
1st Lauren Flynn, Cappagh
2nd Ellie O’Connor, Askeaton/Ballysteen
3rd Ashleigh Coleman, Cappagh
4th Ciara Dillon, Rathkeale

U/14 2 Length Freestyle Boys
1st Alan Corby, Ballybrown/Clarina
2nd John Baker, Cappagh
3rd Jack Feane, Rathkeale
4th Patrick Blackwell, Caherconlish/Caherline

U/14 2 Length Breaststroke Girls
1st Jane O’Connor, Askeaton/Ballysteen
2nd Aisling Finucane, St. Kevins
3rd Aoife Brosnan, Cappagh
4th Kayleigh Costello, Cappagh

U/14 2 Length Breaststroke Boys
1st Ethan O’Brien, St Kevins
2nd Diarmuid Hickey, St Kevins
3rd Adam Collins, Regional
4th Jack Cunneen, Monaleen

U/14 2 Lengths Backstroke Girls
1st Marie Sheahan, Rathkeale
2nd Rachel Costello, Crecora/Patrickswell
3rd Ciara Olsthoorn, Murroe/Boher
4th Maura Fitzgerald, St Kevins

U/14 2 Length Backstroke Boys
1st Bobby Kaghazchi, Ahane/Castleconnell
2nd. Michael O’Neill, St. Kevins
3rd Kesav Vijayagopal, Regional

U/16 2 lengths Freestyle Girls
1st Ciara Doyle, Regional
2nd Gemma O’Riordan, Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

U/16 2 Lengths Freestyle Boys
1st Aaron O’Brien, St Kevins
2nd Sean O’Neill, St Kevins
3rd. Oisin McHugh, Regional
4th. Danny Coleman, Cappagh

U/16 2 Lengths Backstroke Girls
1st Eimear Hickey, St. Kevins
2nd. Stephanie Blewitt , Bruff/Grange/Meanus
3rd. Cliona Owens, St Kevins
4th. Aoife Doran,, Regional

U/16 2 Lengths Backstroke Boys
1st Eoghan Mulqueen, Crecora/Patrickswell

U/16 2 Lengths Butterfly Girls
1st Clara Murray, St Kevins
2nd Roisin Harbison, Regional
3rd Aoife McNamara, Regional
4th Maeve Campbell, Regional

U/16 2 Lengths Butterfly Boys
1st Ronan Beatty, Regional
2nd Ciaran Lyons, Cappagh

U/13 Squad 4 x 1 Length Girls
1st Cappagh
2nd Bruff/Grange/Meanus
3rd Askeaton/Ballysteen
4th Regional

U/13 Squad 4 x 1 Length Boys
1st St. Kevins
2nd Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Well done to all those and a big thank you to Mary Corby the co-ordinator of this event and all her helpers during the competition.

Dates for your diary next weekend
Cross Country Sunday 21st March in the Neville Park GAA Grounds in Rathkeale at 1.00pm

B Swimming in St Enda's on Saturday 20th at 3pm

Talent, Irish Dance - Group & Solo + Set Dancing on Friday 19th in Adare Hall at 7pm

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2010-03-07

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Chess U/16 - Results
1st: Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd: Kilfinane
3rd: Bruff/Grange/Meanus

Chess U12 - Results
1st: Crecora/Patrickswell
2nd: Adare
3rd: Ardhu-Northside
4th: Kilfinane

Thanks to Rathkeale Community Centre for the use of their Hall for this Competition and to John Alfred for Co-ordinating the competition.

U /15 Badminton - Results
1st Kilmallock
2nd St Senan's
3rd Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
4th Kilcornan

Thanks to Foynes Community Centre for the use of their hall and to Lynn Nolan for Co-ordinating this competition

Table Tennis U/13 Boys - Results
1st. Adare A
2nd Adare B
3rd Cappagh
4th St. Senan's

The winners of the above 4 competitions go forward to represent Limerick at the HSE Munster Community Games Finals in the University of Limerick on the 27th March.

Model Making - Results

Girls U/8
1st Jennifer O'Carroll, St Senans
2nd Louise O'Connor, St Senan's
3rd. Grace Malone, Monaleen
4th Lia O'Keeffe, Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Boys U/8
1st Cormac Woulfe, St Senan's
2nd Dean Cooke, St. Senan's
3rd. Michael Kelly, Murroe/Boher
U/10 Girls
1st. Anna Madigan, Murroe/Boher
2nd Karen Cunningham, Murroe/Boher
3rd Ciara O'Shea, Athea
4th Martina O'Regan, Kilteely/Dromkeen
4th Danielle Ruessell, St Senan's
U10 Boys
1st Cahal Barry, Murroe/Boher
2ndJoe Condon, Monaleen
3rd Brandon Kehoe, St Senan's
4th. Peter Mitchell, Monaleen
4th Killian Rothwell, St Senan's
U/12 Girls
1st. Sophie Moroney, St Senan's
2nd Grainne Regan, Murroe/Boher
3rd Sopla Kumen, Monaleen
3rd Naoise Stephan, St Senan's
4th Niamh O'Connell, St Senan's
U/12 Boys
1st Lorcan Stokes, Doon
2nd David Leahy, Monaleen
3rd Jack Gleeson, Athea
4th Maurice Leahy, Monaleen
U/14 Girls
1st Beth Mercier, Regional
2nd Nell Fox, St Senan's
3rd. Saoirse Barry, Murroe/Boher
4th Aoife Barry, Murroe/Boher
U/14 Boys
1st Michael O'Connor, Murroe/Boher
2nd Darragh Cooke, St Senan's
U/16 Girls
1st Niamh Condon, Monaleen

U 10 - U 16 Gold Medal Winners go forward to the National Finals in Athlone on w/e 28th-30th May to represent Limerick

Thanks to Shanagolden Commmunity Council for the use of their Hall for all the Table Tennis Competitions and the Model-Making Competition.

Art
Over 600 competitors participated in 8 different centres on Saturday last in the county Art Competition. All these pictures will be brought together and judged over the next two weeks, thanks to all the co-ordinators who looked after these centres.

Talent
Next weekend we have the following Competitions
Talent U 14 Finals & Culture Corner Final

Caherconlish Friday 12th March - Check In 6.30p.m.
Drama/Comedy Croom/Banogue/Mainister Sean, Killian, Gearoid, Ellie, Norma, Jessica
Drama/Comedy Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis B Patrick, Rian, Alan, Darragh, Yvonne
Drama/Comedy Knocklong/Glenbrohane Hughbert, Adam & Michéal
Drama/Comedy Askeaton/Ballysteen John, Cian, William, Sean & Aisling
Drama/Comedy Ballybrown/Clarina Eleanor, Fiona & Mairead
Drama/Comedy Crecora/Patrickswell Eoin, Ciaran, Jay, Alex, Richard & Robert
Drama/Comedy Rathkeale Eadaoin, Sarah, Kate, Colin, Meadhbh, Clare

Group Music Bruree/Rockhill Michelle, Rachel, Laura, Mary, Julianne, Emma
Group Music Croom/Banogue/Mainister Grainne, Caoimhe, Aishling, Shay, Jack, Mairead
Group Music Abbeyfeale B Tommy, Thomas, Allana, Ava & Rachel
Group Music Abbeyfeale Ian, Sarah, Andrea, Niamh, Marie & Aislinn
Group Music Broadford/Dromcollogher Laura & Grainne
Group Music Feenagh/Kilmeedy Laura, Tara, Shauna, Megan,Mark, Liam óg
Group Music St Kierans Amy, Jack, Siobhan, Emma, Eoin & James

Recitation Croom/Banogue/Mainister Grainne Fitzgibbon
Recitation Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis Jade Mullane
Recitation Knocklong/Glenbrohane Karolina Szoakowska
Recitation Ballybrown/Clarina Fiona Hannon
Recitation Abbeyfeale Emma Sexton
Recitation Cappagh Maeve O’Connor
Recitation Rathkeale Casey O’Riordan

Solo Music Ahane/Castleconnell Gearoid Harnett
Solo Music Bruree/Rockhill Michelle Brosnan
Solo Music Croom/Banogue/Mainister Caoimhe Fitzgibbon
Solo Music Abbeyfeale Ian Sheehy
Solo Music Abbeyfeale Marie O’Connell
Solo Music Broadford/Dromcollogher Grainne Buckley
Solo Music Crecora/Patrickswell Fiona Hogan
Solo Music Crecora/Patrickswell Cian Leahy
Solo Music Kildimo/Pallaskenry Mairead Ryan

Askeaton Saturday 13th March Check In 6.30pm
Modern Dance Ballylanders/Knockadea A Sarah, Ciara, Kaylee, Emma, Andrea, Shauna
Modern Dance Croom/Banogue/Mainister Chloe, Chelsea, Chloe, Nicole, Sarah, Chloe
Modern Dance Knocklong/Glenbrohane B Jordan, Ramona, Shauna, Stacey
Modern Dance Croagh/Kilfinny A Niamh, Kate, Ciara, Eilise & Katie
Modern Dance Croagh/Kilfinny B Sarah, Celine, Ciara, Sarah & Maria
Modern Dance Feenagh/Kilmeedy Rachel & Alison
Modern Dance Kilcornan B Kerrie, Orna, Chloe, Meadhbh, Katie, Marion
Modern Dance Rathkeale B Treasa, Erin & Marie

Solo Dancing (Mod) Knocklong/Glenbrohane Shauna Ryan
Solo Dancing (Mod) Our Lady of Lourdes Paul Roche
Solo Dancing (Mod) Ballybrown/Clarina Joanne Davoran
Solo Dancing (Mod) Ballybrown/Clarina Lauren Mullally
Solo Dancing (Mod) Kildimo/Pallaskenry Niamh Kiely
Solo Dancing (Mod) Rathkeale Treasa Coleman

Group Singing Croom/Banogue/Mainister Jack, Grainne, Caoimhe, Ellie, Aishling, Joanna
Group Singing Ballybrown/Clarina Fiona, Eleanor, Mairéad, Tadhg, Shane
Group Singing Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis Caoimhe, Yvonne, Naoise, Jade, Nicole, Eva
Group Singing Askeaton/Ballysteen Trish, Aisling
Group Singing Abbeyfeale B Niamh, Marie, Andrea & Sarah
Group Singing Ballingarry/Granagh A Patrick, Jack, Cathal & Nathan
Group Singing St Senans B Lia, Naoise
Group Singing Rathkeale A Sarah, Eadaoin, Tara, Sinead, Kate & Chloe

Solo Singing Caherconlish/Caherline John Madden
Solo Singing Kilmallock Zhenya Tierney
Solo Singing Kilmallock Elizabeth Moloney
Solo Singing Our Lady of Lourdes Evan McDermott
Solo Singing Abbeyfeale Niamh Healy
Solo Singing Askeaton/Ballysteen Ammie Jones
Solo Singing Askeaton/Ballysteen Trish Nestor
Solo Singing Ballingarry/Granagh Lauren Clancy
Solo Singing St Senan’s Amy Hoyne
Solo Singing Rathkeale Michelle Lowe

Culture Corner U15 - Askeaton 13th March
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Glin

Talent U10 Finals in 2 Groups on the Night at both venues.
Askeaton 14th March
check in 5pm for Group 1 - Recitation, Group Music, Group Irish Dance, Solo Irish Dance & Solo Music
followed by presentation of Medals.
Check In 6.30pm for Group 2 - Group Modern Dance, Solo Modern Dance, Group Singing & Solo Singing
followed by presentation of Medals
Abbeyfeale
Cappagh
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Glin
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Ballingarry/Granagh
Kilcornan
Rathkeale
St Kierans
St Kevins
St. Senan’s
Caherconlish 14th March
check in 5pm for Group 1 - Solo Singing, Group Singing, Solo Trad. Dance, Group Trad Dance, Solo Modern Dance, Group Modern Dance followed by presentation of Medals.
Check In 6.30pm for Group 2 - Drama, Recitation, Group Music, Solo Music followed by presentation of Medals
Ahane/Castleconnell
Crecora/Patrickswell
Galbally/Aherlow
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Kilmallock
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Ballybrown/Clarina
Bruree/Rockhill
Croagh/Kilfinny
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Hospital/Herbertstown

Project U/11
Sunday 14th March 11am Shanagolden - Check In 10.30am
1 Glin
2 Rathkeale
3 St Senan’s

Project U/13
Sunday 14th March 11am Shanagolden- Check In 10.30am
1 Glin

Project U/16
Sunday 14th March 11am Shanagolden - Check In 10.30am
1 Regional
2 Rathkeale

Swim A Competition takes place next Saturday 13th at 3pm in St Enda's

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2010-02-28

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.
National AGM
On Friday the 26th February 2010 delegates, directors, committee members and observers descended on the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, Co. Westmeath for the 39th Annual General Meeting of HSE Community Games. The elections, debates and decision making all took place over the weekend and it was clear from the outset that everyone was there for similar reasons wanting the best possible future for Community Games. With over 500,000 participants and 20,000 volunteers nationwide there was a lot to be discussed and sufficient time was given to each subject matter. Eleanor Fitzsimons, Dan McCarthy and Jason Bolger acted as Limerick delegates for the weekend and Anthony Fitzsimons as the Munster delegate all doing a fantastic job representing the county and province. The Board of Directors for 2010 are as follows:
President – Miceal Curley – Sligo
Deputy President – Mike Bourke – Cork
General Vice President – Carmel Grealy – Galway
Company Secretary – Maureen Quinlan – Dublin
General Treasurer – Michael O’Grady – Galway
Activities Director – Conal Duffy – Galway
PR and Marketing Director – Margaret Bolton – Sligo
Security Director – Clifford Kelly – Cavan
Youth Director – Kevin Doyle – Offaly
Director – John Drake – Down
Director – Peggy Connolly – Monaghan
Director – Tony Lee – Galway
Director – Seamus Lawlor – Wicklow
Director – Margaret Culloty – Kerry
Director – Margaret Carroll – Laois
Director – Pauline Martin O’Rourke – Tipperary
Director – Gerry Davenport – Donegal
Childrens Officer – Mary Leydon – Sligo
As well as that the Activities Committee were also elected Gary Wilmot, Gerry Hegarty & Jason Bolger all from Limerick are part of this.
The Media Awards also took place on Saturday afternoon and Limerick was greatly recognised in the following categories:
Special Award – Weekly Observer
Radio Award – West Limerick 102FM
P.R.O. Award – Agnes O’Dowd, Limerick Leader
Congratulations to all those concerned. It was fantastic to see such a huge Limerick representation.
On a personal level attending the AGM was an invaluable experience. It gave me the opportunity to check everything out, consult with P.R.O.’s of other counties and I hope to make use of the knowledge I have gained over the coming months.
To conclude, the Annual General Meeting for 2010 proved many things. Firstly it showed that the passion and commitment for this fantastic organisation is alive and well. Secondly the spirit and friendship is stronger than ever. Over the course of the weekend an Offaly woman said to me “You can’t put a price on friendship” which couldn’t be more true! This is what Community Games is all about – fun, friendly rivalry and the friendships that will continue long after the competitors have left the pitch, court or stage and long may this continue.

U/14 Quiz - Results
1st Cappagh
2nd Kilteely Dromkeen Garrydoolis A
3rd Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
4th St Senans B
4th Rathkeale

Boys U/16 Table Tennis – Results
1st Kildimo
2nd Abbeyfeale
3rd Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus
4th St Senans B
45 Drive – Results
1st Tony McAuliffe – Athea
2nd Margaret Stackpoole – Athea
3rd Kevin Noonan – Granagh/ Ballingarry
4th Ashling Coleman – Cappagh
Team:
1st Athea
2nd. Rathkeale
3rd Granagh/Ballingarry

Talent – Results
Qualifiers to Caherconlish

Group Music
1. (17) Abbeyfeale
2. (31) Dromcollagher/Broadford
3. (46) Abbeyfeale - B
Solo Music
1. (48) Ian Sheehy (Abbeyfeale)
2. (51) Marie O' Connell (Abbeyfeale)
3. (42) Gráinne Buckley (Dromcollagher/Broadford)
Drama/Comedy
1. (43) Askeaton/Ballysteen
2. (45) Ballybrown/Clarina
Recitation
1. (6) Emma Sexton (Abbeyfeale)
2. (27) Fiona Hannon (Ballybrown/Clarina)
Qualifiers to Askeaton

Solo Modern Dance
1. (12) Joanne Davorn (Ballybrown/Clarina)
2. (19) Lauren Mulally (Ballybrown/Clarina)
Group Modern Dance
1. (22) Croagh/Kilfinny-B
2. (15) Croagh/Kilfinny-A
Solo Singing
1. (18) Trish Neastor (Askeaton/Ballysteen)
2. (24) Ammie Jones (Askeaton/Ballysteen)
3. (50) Niamh Healy (Abbeyfeale)
Group Singing
1. (9) Askeaton/Ballysteen-A
2. (37) Abbeyfeale-B
3. (16) Ballybrown/Clarina-B

County Model-Making Competition - Saturday 6th March 2010
in Shanagolden Hall at 10am
Athea
Cappagh
Doon
Glin
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Murroe/Boher
St Senans
Kilteely/Dromkeen
Monaleen

County Art Competition - 6th March 2010 Please note different times
Galbally 1 pm - 4pm
Ballylanders
Galbally/Aherlow
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Kilfinane
Bruree National School - 10am - 1p.m.
Bruree/Rockhill
Kilmallock
Croom Banogue Mainister
Rathkeale Community Centre - 10am - 1p.m.
Cappagh
Monagea
Newcastle West
Rathkeale
St Kevin's
Shanagolden Hall - 10am - 1p.m.
Athea
St Senan's
Glin
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Pallaskenry Hall 12 noon - 3pm
Ballybrown/Clarina
Kilcornan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Ballingarry Hall - 10am - 1p.m.
Crecora/Patrickswell
Adare
Croagh/Kilfinny
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Ballingarry/Granagh
Venues to be advised for the following
Doon
Murroe/Boher
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Hospital/Herbertstown
Regional
Monaleen

Chess U 12 & U16
Rathkeale on Saturday 6th March at 2pm
Chess U12 Mixed
A Adare
B Bruree/Rockhill
C. Crecora/Patrickswell
D. Ahane/Castleconnell
E. Ardhu/Northside
F. Kilfinane

Chess U/16 Mixed
A. Adare
B. Bruff
C. Crecora/Patrickswell A
D. Crecora/Patrickswell B
E. Ardhu/Northside
F. Kilfinane

Badminton

Badminton U/15
Foynes Community Centre Sunday next 7th March at 10a.m.
1 kilmallock
2 Kilcornan
3 St Senans
4 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Badminton U/13
Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton - Sunday 14th March - at 10am
1 Ahane
2 Kilcornan
3 St Senans A
4 St Senans B
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Area Secretaries Meeting Monday 8th March at 7pm in the Woodlands House Hotel followed by an Open meeting for all the Areas at 8pm.

Next Registration Date
Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Round 6
1. Primary School Choir (County only)
2. Cross-Country U/9 - 300m,(county) U/11 - 600m. (county)
U/12 Mixed Distance Relay 400m/600m.
U/13 - 1200m U/14 Distance Relay 600m/800m.
U/17 - 1000m. (County)
3. Camogie U/14 and U 12 (County)
4. Hurling U/11

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2010-02-21

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Table Tennis U 13 Boys was on in Shanagolden on Friday 19th February
This was a very close competition with the following coming through to the semi-finals.
Group 1 Qualifiers
Adare A
St Senan's B

Group 2 Qualifiers
Adare B
Cappagh

Semi Final & Final takes place on Friday 5th March in Shanagolden with a 6.30 check in.

Schools Quiz
The finals of the school quiz took place in Ballybrown last Sunday with a great turn out of teams from all over Limerick City and County. Ballybrown were fantastic hosts and must be commended for their warm reception. Anthony Fitzsimons acted as quiz Master and as always was a huge hit among the competitors and audience alike. It was great to see the hall packed with people and it verifies the huge level of interest in this type of event. Well done to everyone involved! The results are as follows:
1st Killoughteen
2nd Monagea A
2nd Killoughteen
3rd Monagea B
4th Kilcolman
4th Scoil Naomh Íosef, Adare

U 14 Quiz
Thursday 25th February in
Ballybrown GAA Pavilion 7pm

45 Drive - Friday 26th February 7pm
in Cappagh Community Hall

Talent Competition first rounds for the follow 8 competitions
U 14 Group Music, Solo Music, U 14 Group Singing/Solo Singing, U/14 Modern Dance/Disco/Solo Dance Disco, U 14 Recitation, U 14 Drama/Comedy
Caherconlish - Friday 26th February check in 6.30p.m.
Ahane/Castleconnell
Ballylanders
Bruree/Rockhill
Caherconlish/Caherline
Galbally/Aherlow
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Kilmallock
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Hospital
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Our Lady of Lourdes
Askeaton - 1st Round- Saturday 27th February check in 6.30p.m. for
Askeaton
Ballybrown
Abbeyfeale
Croagh/Kilfinny
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Askeaton - 1st Round - Saturday 6th March check in 6.30p.m. for
Ballingarry/Granagh
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Glin
St. Senan’s
Crecora
Cappagh
Kilcornan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Rathkeale
St. Kevins
St Kierans
Talent U14 Finals for the above 8 Categories takes place on Friday 12th in Caherconlish & Saturday 13th March in Askeaton
Time table to follow.

Talent U10 Finals - check in 5pm
Askeaton 14th March
Caherconlish 14th March
Culture Corner U15 - Askeaton 13th March

Adare - Friday 19th March - Straight Finals 7pm
Set Dancing U14
Group Irish Dance U14
Solo Irish Dance U14.
Abbeyfeale
Athea
Bruree
Caherconlish
Cappagh
Cappamore
Crecora
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Kilmallock
Kilteely
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
St. Kevins
St. Kierans

Dates to Remember
U14 Quiz Thursday 25th February
Table Tennis U16 Boys 26th February
45 Drive Fri 26th February Cappagh
U13 Boys Table Tennis Semi Finals+ Finals
Art & Model-making 6th March 10 am different venues
Chess 6th March 2pm Rathkeale
Badminton 7th March
Talent U14 Final 12th March & 13th March
A Swim 13th March
Project 14th March
U 10 Talent 14th March
U14 Set Dancing + Trad Irish Dancing Group + Solo Irish Dancing - Friday 19th March
B Swim 20th March
Cross Country - Sunday 21st March
Munster Finals 27th March UL Limerick
Gymnastics - Wednesday 28th April

National AGM
The National Annual General Meeting of HSE Community Games takes place this coming week-end. We wish all the delegates a safe journey and best of luck with elections and motions at the National Conference.
We also wish our newspapers and radio stations the best of luck in the Media Awards at this event.

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2010-02-14

Golden Vale Milk
Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.

Rugby U/11 Co-Ordinator: Phil Roche
Group 1
A Kildimo/Pallaskenry A
B Monaleeen
C Croom/Banogue/Mainister
D Kilmallock
E St Marys
Group 2
A Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
B Bruff
C St Kevins
D Regional

Sunday 7th March Round 1 - See Draws as follows
Sunday 15th March Round 2
Sunday 21st March Round 3
Sunday 28th March Round 4
Sunday 11 March Round 5
Top 2 teams to Semi-Finals Sun 18th April
Winner of Group 1 v Runner-Up of Group 2
Winner of Group 2 v Runner-Up of Group 1
Final/playoff Sunday 25th April
Winning Teams play for 1st & 2nd place
Losing teams play for 3rd & 4th place

Draws
Groups of 3 Group of 4 Group of 5
A v B C Bye A v B C v D A v B C v D E Bye
C v A B Bye D v A B V C D v A E v C B Bye
B v C A Bye A v C D v B C v B D v E A Bye
B v D E v A C Bye
A v C B v E D Bye
Rules for League Games
A v B = A at home and have to arrange Pitch and Time and notify B at least 72 hours in advance AND both agree Referee. Matches to be played prior or an the date given in the draw,

Handball U/13 boys Co-Ordinator: Ml. Sheahan
A St Marys
B Southhill
C St John’s/St Patrick’s
D Dromcollogher/Broadford
E Treatyside
Handball U/15 Boys
A St Marys
B Southhill
C Dromcollogher/Broadford
Handball commencing February 20th.
A v B etc. 2 matches to be played each week with top team taking gold etc. This competition has to finish by March the 15th. Winner represents
Limerick at the Munster Finals on 27th March.
Olympic Handball U/14 Boys
1 Southhill
2 St Senans
3 Kilmallock
4 Bruff

Olympic Handball U/14 Girls
1 St Senans

Basketball U/11 - Foynes April 2010
Group 1
A Regional
B Dromcollogher/Broadford
C Abbeyfeale B
Group 2
A Croom
B St Senan’s
C Abbeyfeale A
2 top teams to Semi-Finals
Winner of Group 1 v Runner Up Group 2 etc

Project U/11-
Sunday 14th March 11am Shanagolden
1 Glin
2 Rathkeale
3 St Senan’s
Project U/13
Sunday 14th March 11am Shanagolden
1 Glin

Project U/16
Sunday 14th March 11am Shanagolden
1 Regional
2 Rathkeale

Talent U14 - check in 6.30p.m.
Askeaton - 1st Round- Saturday 27th February for
Askeaton
Ballybrown
Abbeyfeale
Croagh/Kilfinny
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Askeaton - 1st Round - Saturday 6th March for
Ballingarry/Granagh
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Glin
St. Senan’s
Crecora
Cappagh
Kilcornan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Rathkeale
St. Kevins
St Kierans
Caherconlish - Friday 26th February
Ahane/Castleconnell
Ballylanders
Bruree/Rockhill
Caherconlish/Caherline
Galbally/Aherlow
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Kilmallock
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Hospital
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Our Lady of Lourdes
Talent U14 Finals for 8 Categories takes place on Friday 12th in Caherconlish & Saturday 13th March in Askeaton
New Venue for Set Dancing etc.
Adare - Friday 19th March - Straight Finals
Set Dancing U14
Group Dance Irish or Contemporary Dance U14
Solo Dance Irish or Contemporary Dance U14
Being run separate to the other talent night due to large entries.
Abbeyfeale
Athea
Bruree
Caherconlish
Cappagh
Cappamore
Crecora
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Kilmallock
Kilteely
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
St. Kevins
St. Kierans
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Talent U10 Finals - check in 5pm
Askeaton 14th March
Abbeyfeale
Cappagh
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Glin
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Ballingarry/Granagh
Kilcornan
Rathkeale
St Kierans
St. Senan’s
Caherconlish 14th March
Ahane/Castleconnell
Crecora/Patrickswell
Galbally/Aherlow
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Kilmallock
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Knocklong/Glenbrohane
Ballybrown/Clarina
Bruree/Rockhill
Croagh/Kilfinny
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Hospital/Herbertstown
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Culture Corner U15 - Askeaton 13th March
Croom/Banogue/Mainister
Glin
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45 Drive - 26th February 7pm
in Cappagh Community Hall
Co-ordinator: Anita Hawkes Lyons
1 Ballingarry /Granagh
2 Athea
3 Cappagh
4 Rathkeale

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Badminton U13
Askeaton Secondary School (Scoil Mhuire)
Sunday 7th March 10am
1 Ahane
2 Kilcornan
3 St Senans A
4 St Senans B
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Badminton U15
Askeaton Secondary School (Scoil Mhuire)
Sunday 7th March 1pm
1 kilmallock A
2 Kilmallock B
3 Kilcornan
4 St Senans
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
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U 14 Quiz
Thursday 25th February in
Ballybrown GAA Pavilion 7pm
1 Kilcornan
2 Cappagh
3 Rathkeale
4 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
5 Regional
6 St Senans A
7 St Senans B
8 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
9 Croagh /Kilfinny A
10 Croagh Kilfinny B
Table Tennis Results
Girls U16 Table Tennis
1st Cappagh
2nd St Senan’s

U13 Table Tennis
1st St Senan’s
2nd Cappagh A
3rd Abbeyfeale
4th Cappagh B

Primary School Quiz
Qualifiers to the Final on Sunday 21st February
in Ballybrown GAA Pavilion 3p.m.

Rathkeale Venue Qualifiers
Monagea A
Feenagh A
Killoughteen, NCW A
St. Joseph’s, NCW A
Monagea B
Killoughteen NS NCW B

Kilmallock Venue Qualifiers
St Mary’s NS, Croom B
Scoil Íosagáin, Hospital A
Scoil Íosagáin, Hospital B
Herbertstown NS A
Lisvernane NS Galbally A

Shanagolden Venue Qualifiers
Kilcolman NS A
Askeaton NS A
Shanagolden NS A
Askeaton NS B

Ballybrown Venue Qualifiers
Crecora NS A
Our Lady’s Abbey, Adare B
Scoil Naofa Iosaf, Adare B
St Nessan’s, Regional B
St . Pauls, Regional A
St James, Cappagh A
Caherelly - St. Kevin’s A
St. James - Cappagh B

Caherconlish Venue Qualifiers
Cloverfield A (Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis)
Our Lady Queen of Peace (Caherdavin)
Ahane A
Tineteriffe NS Cappamore A

Dates to Remember
Table Tennis U13 Boys 19th February
U14 Quiz Thursday 25th February
Table Tennis U16 Boys 26th February
45 Drive Fri 26th February Cappagh
Art & Model-making 6th March 10 am different venues
Chess 6th March 2pm Rathkeale
Badminton 7th March
Talent U14 Final 12th March & 13th March
A Swim 13th March
Project 14th March
U 10 Talent 14th March
Set Dancing U14/ Trad Dancing Group + Solo Friday 19th March
B Swim 20th March
Cross Country - Sunday 21st March
Munster Finals 27th March UL Limerick
Gymnastics - Early/Mid April

Closing Dates for next 2 lots Panel Forms to be sent to
Phil Roche, 30a Fortfield, Raheen, Limerick.
Wednesday 24th February 2010 - Round 5
1. Art Boys & Girls U/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16
2. Model Making Boys & Girls U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
Also U/8, County competition
3. Gymnastics Boys & Girls U/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
Also team competition U/14
4. Swimming A
5. Swimming B with primary school squad comp.
6. Boys Soccer A - U/12
7 Boys Soccer B - U/12. County only
8. Girls Soccer U/15
9. Spike-ball – Mixed U13
10. Futsal U/13 Boys & U/13 Girls
11. Basketball Boys U/16 & U/13
12. Basketball U/16 & U/13 Girls

Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Round 6
1. Primary School Choir (County only)
2. Cross-Country U/9 - 300m,(county) U/11 - 600m. (county)
U/12 Mixed Distance Relay 400m/600m.
U/13 - 1200m U/14 Distance Relay 600m/800m.
U/17 - 1000m. (County)
3. Camogie U/14 and U 12 (County)
4. Hurling U/11

 

 

News Release:
HSE Community Games volunteers recognised for at the National Area Awards Event

Volunteers, from 700 HSE Community Games areas were rewarded for their hard work throughout 2009 at the HSE Community Games Area Awards Event held on Saturday 6th February 2010 in The Carlton Shearwater Plaza Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
The awards are a celebration of the excellent work and dedication of volunteers from those areas within HSE Community Games that have achieved high levels of participation by children in a wide range of sports and cultural activities throughout the year.
President Michéal Curley welcomed all the areas to the function and congratulated all the winners. He praised them for their efforts in keeping the spirit of HSE Community Games alive. He was delighted with the number of people attending and welcomed the special guests, including Deputy Noel Treacy TD, Mayor of Ballinasloe Mr. John Walsh and his wife, Mary.
The Area Awards are one of the highlights for volunteers on the HSE Community Games calendar. Speaking at the awards. Deputy Noel Treacy TD spoke of the importance of organisations such as HSE Community Games in promoting physical activity and community spirit in times like these.
Carmel Grealy congratulated all the winners of the area, volunteer and youth awards and urged all volunteers to continue the good work in their respective areas and Counties. She paid tribute to the HSE for their continued support of Community Games and stressed the importance of a partnership like Community Games and the HSE. As part of the overall ceremony, thirty areas, twenty eight volunteers and twenty four youth volunteers were presented with prizes for their excellent work in HSE Community Games.
The HSE Community Games rewarded three areas for their efforts in promoting health promotion. Maureen Quinlan, Company Secretary of HSE Community Games in her address said that the awards were given in recognition of the work at area level in promoting health awareness; she gave examples of areas giving out healthy snacks at their games, and ensuring a no smoking event. The Community Games partnership with the Health Service Executive reflects their shared ethos – healthy mind, healthy body. The HSE Community Games helps children and young people to learn how to live healthy lives in a fun and sociable environment.

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2010-02-07

Golden Vale Milk
Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan

Last weekend was jam-packed with finals and congratulations to all those who were involved in all events.

The Draughts County Final took place on Saturday 6th February in Hospital, Congratulations to Hospital/Herbertstown Community Games who hosted this event. Michael O'Brien and his team of helpers did an excellent job in co-ordinating this event over 3 action packed days.
Draughts Results:
U10
1st: Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd: Croagh/Kilfinny A
3rd: Rathkeale
4th: Croagh/Kilfinny B

U12
1st: Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd: Kildimo/Pallaskenry
3rd: Hospital/Herbertstown
4th: Rathkeale

U14
1st: Hospital/Herbertstown-A
2nd: Kildimo/Pallaskenry
3rd: Rathkeale
4th: Hospital/Herbertstown-B

The County Indoor Soccer came to its conclusion in the University of Limerick on Sunday the 7th February with excellent competition. Each competitor represented their area with great endeavour. It was a joy to stand in such a great facility as the University arena and observe the vast level of sportsmanship and friendly rivalry. Well done to everyone involved.
Many thanks to Robert O'Dea and his team of helpers plus the many excellent referees who gave of their time since before Christmas on many Saturdays and Sundays in the running of this competition.

Congratulations to all the teams who have now qualified for the Munster Finals 27th March. Please forward your birth certificates and photos to the County Secretary ASAP for registration with National Community Games.

Indoor Soccer U13 Girls
1st Bruff Grange Meanus
2nd Ballingarry/Granagh
3rd Rathkeale B
4th Askeaton/Ballysteen

Indoor Soccer U13 Boys
1st Kilmallock
2nd Croom/Banogue/Mainister
3rd Glin
4th St Senan's

Indoor Soccer Girls U 15
1st Bruff/Grange/Meanus
2nd Kilmallock
3rd Abbeyfeale
4th Rathkeale

Indoor Soccer Boys U/15
1st Caherdavin
2nd Kilmallock
3rd Crecora/Patrickswell
4th St. Senan's

National School Quiz
Sunday 14th February at 3pm in the following 5 centres
Please note change of time.
Top 4 teams in each of the 5 centres + next top 6 scores countywide to qualify for the
Final on Sunday 21st February in Ballybrown GAA Pavilion at 3pm

All National schools entered within these listed areas
i.e. Foynes NS & Shanagolden NS are under St. Senan’s go to Shanagolden Parish Hall etc.

Kilmallock Centre
Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Croom/Banogue/Mainistir
Galbally/Aherlow
Hospital/Herbertstown
Kilmallock
Kilfinane

Caherconlish Community Centre
Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier
Caherconlish/Caherline
Cappamore
Caherdavin
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Monaleen
Murroe/Boher

Ballybrown GAA Pavilion
Adare
Cappagh
Kilcornan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Regional
St. Kevin’s

Rathkeale Community Centre
Ballingarry/Granagh
Croagh/Kilfinny
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Monagea
Newcastle West
Rathkeale

Shanagolden Parish Hall
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Abbeyfeale
Glin
Loughill/Ballyhahill
St. Kierans
St. Senans

Table Tennis this Friday in Shanagolden for the girls U13 & U16
check in at 6.30 for a 7p.m start.

2009 Service to Sport Award
Michael O’Halloran
Community Games

Although Michael has been nominated for his involvement in Caherdavin Community Games, he could also have been considered for soccer, scouting and his tireless work for the youth of the area. But then, this is only to be expected from the son of the ever active and legendary Joe O’Halloran, one of Limerick’s most respected Community Games workers. There is also a bit of history being made, as Joe was presented with this award in 1988.
Michael first became involved in soccer as an underage player in 1981 as a goalkeeper, going on to win many trophies with Caherdavin Celtic F.C. His managerial career began in 1989 and many successes were recorded by his various underage teams.
Michael thrives on work and is extremely efficient. He has been Club secretary for eight years, seldom if ever missing a meeting.
At Community Games he has managed a host of outdoor and indoor teams to county success, and is always available to help out at athletics events.
Michael has been leader of the Clonmacken pack since 1987 and has taken them to various unit county and national events, and has received a Merit Award for his scouting activities.
For 25 years he has been involved with the youth of Christ The King Parish, and the greater sporting Limerick Community. He is worthy recipient of this service to Sport Award.

On behalf of Limerick Community Games I would like to Congratulate Michael and wish him every success in the future.

Youth committee news
By Denise Lyons, PRO
The first official meeting of the youth committee took place on Friday last in the UL sports bar. There was an excellent attendance of over 20 people proving just how enthusiastic the youth of Limerick are. On the instruction of Chairperson David McInerney, the meeting was based on being fun, inclusive and on helping us to get to know one another so we can function better as a team. There were lots of exciting new ideas mentioned suggesting that this will be our best year yet!!
After the meeting we went bowling, this proved to be great fun and is the first of many fun outings we hope to have this year. Make sure you look out for us at different community games events during the year; we are there to help and to make everything more enjoyable for you!

If you have any queries feel free to contact me at aineoriordan@limerickcommunitygames.com. If it is a query relating to rules ect a copy of the rule book can be downloaded from www.communitygames.ie

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2010-01-31

Golden Vale Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.
 

Limerick Community Games was a hive of activity again last weekend with both Indoor soccer and Choir competitions being held. There was no shortage of talent and each area involved was undoubtedly bursting with pride as competitors took to the court and stage alike! Well done to everyone who competed over the weekend! In addition a big thank you must be given to the co-ordinators and those who were involved in organising the events.
The Results of the Choir are as follows:
U13
1st Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd Rathkeale
3rd Kilmallock
4th St Senan's

U16
1st Rathkeale
2nd Monaleen

Indoor Soccer Semi-finals Sunday Feb 7th UL 11am
Time Table - Check In 30 minutes before your competition time
11.00am Girls U13 Indoor Soccer, Ballingarry/Granagh v Rathkeale B
11.00am Girls U13 Indoor Soccer, Bruff/Grange/Meanus v Askeaton/Ballysteen
11.25am Boys U13 Indoor Soccer Kilmallock v Glin
11.25am Boys U13 Indoor Soccer St Senan’s v Croom
11.50am Girls U13 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
12.15pm Boys U13 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
12.40pm Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer, Bruff Grange Meanus v Abbeyfeale
12.40pm Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer, Rathkeale v Kilmallock
1.05pm Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer, Crecora/Patrickswell v Kilmallock
1.05pm Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer, St Senan’s v Caherdavin
1.30pm Girls U15 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
1.55pm Boys U15 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
Best of Luck to all teams!

Congratulations:
A piece of history was created recently as Michael O’Halloran from Caherdavin received a Sports Partnership Award. Michael has been an invaluable resource for Caherdavin Community Games down through the years and has also been greatly involved in his soccer club and the scouts. His award is highly significant as he is the second generation in his family to receive the award, something that has never happened before. His father Joe ‘The Kid’ who is well known in Limerick Community Games was presented with the award in 1988. Congratulations Michael!

Dont forget CLOSING DATES:
Wednesday 3rd February 2010 - Round 4
1. Rugby U/11 Boys , Girls or Mixed
2. Project Competition U/11, U/13, U/16.
3. Culture Corner U/15
4. Olympic Handball U/14 Boys & Girls
5. Olympic Handball U/11 and U/15 Mixed County
6. Talent Competition U/10 (county) U/14 + Set Dancing.
7. Variety U/16
8. Basketball U/11 Mixed
9. Handball U/13 & U/15 Boys & Girls
Wednesday 24th February 2010 - Round 5
1. Art Boys & Girls U/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16
2. Model Making Boys & Girls U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
Also U/8, County competition
3. Gymnastics Boys & Girls U/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
Also team competition U/14
4. Swimming A
5. Swimming B with primary school squad comp.
6. Boys Soccer A - U/12
7 Boys Soccer B - U/12. County only
8. Girls Soccer U/15
9. Spike-ball – Mixed U13
10. Futsal U/13 Boys & U/13 Girls
11. Basketball Boys U/16 & U/13
12. Basketball U/16 & U/13 Girls
Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Round 6
1. Primary School Choir (County only) enter school teams No
only with names on the day of competition.
2. Cross-Country U/9 - 300m,(county) U/11 - 600m. (county)
U/12 Mixed Distance Relay 400m/600m.
U/13 - 1200m U/14 Distance Relay 600m/800m.
U/17 - 1000m. (County)
3. Camogie U/14 and U 12 (County)
4. Hurling U/11
Wednesday 31st March 2010 - Round 7
1. Gaelic Football U/10
2. Girls Gaelic Football U/12
3. Rounders Boys & Girls U/15
4. Rounders Boys & Girls U/13
5. Girls Soccer U/12
6. Hockey U/16 Girls
7. Tag Rugby U/14 + U/11+ U/16
8. Soccer Girls U/17 (County) Team of 8 Panel of 11
9 Volleyball U/16 Girls & U/16 Boys
Wednesday 5th May 2010 – Round 8
1. Judo u/16 Girls & Boys
2. Pitch & Putt Boys & Girls U/16
3. Hardcourt Tennis U/13 & U/16
4. Photographic Competition Boys & Girls U/14.
Michael Hanley Cup.
5. Skittles U/12 Girls, U/14 Mixed
Wednesday 25th May 2010 - Round 9
1. Athletics Track & Field Events
2. Cycling on Grass U/12 & U/14

Proposed project titles for 2010

The project titles selected for 2010 touch on areas that interest to us as an organisation and as a country. Each of them will also be of direct relevance to any individual participating in sport today.

Working on these projects will enable participants to explore and learn about important and relevant issues to them, gain new insights and perspectives and offer great scope for you to be creative.

Under 11 - Does sport encourage ‘fair play’ or ‘foul play’?

The participant is asked to consider the impact being involved in sport has for an individual. Is it a case of ‘winning at any cost’, including cheating to ‘the important thing is to have taken part and done your best.’ From self-regulating football matches where two teams agree to invisible lines and follow and enforce these unseen markings to Thierry Henry hand-passing the ball into the net live on television and the goal standing. Use examples to support your project.

Under 13 - What is substance use and abuse in sport?

The participant is asked to outline what is meant by use and abuse of ‘substances’ in sport. This could include the maintenance of a balanced healthy diet to the use of banned substances. It may be considered from the perspective of performance enhancing but also to deliberate debilitating an athlete’s ability to perform. It should also be remembered that medication, including for example Asthma inhalers, is covered under this title. Use examples to clearly support your project.

Under 16 - Does Sport unite or divide our community, country and world?

The participant is asked to look at the ‘power’ of sport at local, national or global level and demonstrate how it might be a positive or negative force. From hostility experienced at some football derbies to competitions designed to bring people together. Another approach might be to examine the levels of interest and involvement in sport by people in any place. Find examples to make your project demonstrate your case clearly.
Limerick Community Games
Youth Committee
By Denise Lyons P.R.O.
The next meeting of the Limerick Community Games Youth Committee will take place on Friday the 5th February at 7pm in the Sports Arena bar/restaurant in the University of Limerick. We also hope to go bowling afterwards so please make an effort to come along as it should be good fun!

Upcoming Events:
U 14 Quiz -
Thursday 25th February in Ballybrown GAA Pavilion
1 Kilcornan
2 Cappagh
3 Rathkeale
4 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
5 Regional
6 St Senans A
7 St Senans B
8 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
45 Cards
1 Ballingarry /Granagh
2 Athea
3 Cappagh
4 Rathkeale

Badminton U/15
1 kilmallock A
2 Kilmallock B
3 Kilcornan
4 St Senans
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen /Garrydoolis

Badminton U/13
1 Ahane
2 Kilcornan
3 St Senans A
4 St Senans B
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Table Tennis U/13 Girls
Shanagolden 12th February
1 Cappagh
2 Abbeyfeale
3 St Senans

Table Tennis U/16 Girls
Shanagolden 12th February
1 Cappagh
2 St Senans
3 Abbeyfeale

Table Tennis U/13 Boys
Shanagolden 19th February
Group 1
A Cappagh
B St Senans A
C Adare B
Group 2
D St Senans B
E Abbeyfeale
F Adare A

Table Tennis U/16 Boys
Shanagolden 26th February
1 Bruff
2 Kildimo
3 Abbeyfeale
4 St Senans A
5 St Senans B

Primary School Quiz
Sunday 14th February 2pm in the following 5 centres

Final Sunday 21st February in Ballybrown GAA Pavilion at 2pm

Kilmallock Centre
Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Croom/Banogue/Mainistir
Galbally/Aherlow
Hospital/Herbertstown
Kilmallock
Kilfinane

Caherconlish Community Centre
Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier Caherconlish/Caherline
Cappamore
Caherdavin
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Monaleen
Murroe/Boher

Ballybrown GAA Pavilion
Adare
Cappagh
Kilcornan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Regional
St. Kevin’s

Rathkeale Community Centre
Ballingarry/Granagh
Croagh/Kilfinny
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Monagea
Newcastle West
Rathkeale

Shanagolden Parish Hall
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Abbeyfeale
Glin
Loughill/Ballyhahill
St. Kierans
St. Senans

Talent U 14
Talent Competition will be commencing in Caherconlish and Askeaton on week-end of the 19th/20th February, full programme to follow.

 

 

 

 

Golden Vale Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.
Limerick Community Games was a hive of activity again last weekend with both Indoor soccer and Choir competitions being held. There was no shortage of talent and each area involved was undoubtedly bursting with pride as competitors took to the court and stage alike! Well done to everyone who competed over the weekend! In addition a big thank you must be given to the co-ordinators and those who were involved in organising the events.
The Results of the Choir are as follows:
U13
1st Ballingarry/Granagh
2nd Rathkeale
3rd Kilmallock
4th St Senan's

U16
1st Rathkeale
2nd Monaleen

Indoor Soccer Semi-finals Sunday Feb 7th UL 11am
Time Table - Check In 30 minutes before your competition time
11.00am Girls U13 Indoor Soccer, Ballingarry/Granagh v Rathkeale B
11.00am Girls U13 Indoor Soccer, Bruff/Grange/Meanus v Askeaton/Ballysteen
11.25am Boys U13 Indoor Soccer Kilmallock v Glin
11.25am Boys U13 Indoor Soccer St Senan’s v Croom
11.50am Girls U13 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
12.15pm Boys U13 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
12.40pm Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer, Bruff Grange Meanus v Abbeyfeale
12.40pm Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer, Rathkeale v Kilmallock
1.05pm Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer, Crecora/Patrickswell v Kilmallock
1.05pm Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer, St Senan’s v Caherdavin
1.30pm Girls U15 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
1.55pm Boys U15 Indoor Soccer - Play-off & Final
Best of Luck to all teams!

Congratulations:
A piece of history was created recently as Michael O’Halloran from Caherdavin received a Sports Partnership Award. Michael has been an invaluable resource for Caherdavin Community Games down through the years and has also been greatly involved in his soccer club and the scouts. His award is highly significant as he is the second generation in his family to receive the award, something that has never happened before. His father Joe ‘The Kid’ who is well known in Limerick Community Games was presented with the award in 1988. Congratulations Michael!

Dont forget CLOSING DATES:
Wednesday 3rd February 2010 - Round 4
1. Rugby U/11 Boys , Girls or Mixed
2. Project Competition U/11, U/13, U/16.
3. Culture Corner U/15
4. Olympic Handball U/14 Boys & Girls
5. Olympic Handball U/11 and U/15 Mixed County
6. Talent Competition U/10 (county) U/14 + Set Dancing.
7. Variety U/16
8. Basketball U/11 Mixed
9. Handball U/13 & U/15 Boys & Girls
Wednesday 24th February 2010 - Round 5
1. Art Boys & Girls U/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16
2. Model Making Boys & Girls U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
Also U/8, County competition
3. Gymnastics Boys & Girls U/8, U/10, U/12, U/14, U/16.
Also team competition U/14
4. Swimming A
5. Swimming B with primary school squad comp.
6. Boys Soccer A - U/12
7 Boys Soccer B - U/12. County only
8. Girls Soccer U/15
9. Spike-ball – Mixed U13
10. Futsal U/13 Boys & U/13 Girls
11. Basketball Boys U/16 & U/13
12. Basketball U/16 & U/13 Girls
Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Round 6
1. Primary School Choir (County only) enter school teams No
only with names on the day of competition.
2. Cross-Country U/9 - 300m,(county) U/11 - 600m. (county)
U/12 Mixed Distance Relay 400m/600m.
U/13 - 1200m U/14 Distance Relay 600m/800m.
U/17 - 1000m. (County)
3. Camogie U/14 and U 12 (County)
4. Hurling U/11
Wednesday 31st March 2010 - Round 7
1. Gaelic Football U/10
2. Girls Gaelic Football U/12
3. Rounders Boys & Girls U/15
4. Rounders Boys & Girls U/13
5. Girls Soccer U/12
6. Hockey U/16 Girls
7. Tag Rugby U/14 + U/11+ U/16
8. Soccer Girls U/17 (County) Team of 8 Panel of 11
9 Volleyball U/16 Girls & U/16 Boys
Wednesday 5th May 2010 – Round 8
1. Judo u/16 Girls & Boys
2. Pitch & Putt Boys & Girls U/16
3. Hardcourt Tennis U/13 & U/16
4. Photographic Competition Boys & Girls U/14.
Michael Hanley Cup.
5. Skittles U/12 Girls, U/14 Mixed
Wednesday 25th May 2010 - Round 9
1. Athletics Track & Field Events
2. Cycling on Grass U/12 & U/14

Proposed project titles for 2010

The project titles selected for 2010 touch on areas that interest to us as an organisation and as a country. Each of them will also be of direct relevance to any individual participating in sport today.

Working on these projects will enable participants to explore and learn about important and relevant issues to them, gain new insights and perspectives and offer great scope for you to be creative.

Under 11 - Does sport encourage ‘fair play’ or ‘foul play’?

The participant is asked to consider the impact being involved in sport has for an individual. Is it a case of ‘winning at any cost’, including cheating to ‘the important thing is to have taken part and done your best.’ From self-regulating football matches where two teams agree to invisible lines and follow and enforce these unseen markings to Thierry Henry hand-passing the ball into the net live on television and the goal standing. Use examples to support your project.

Under 13 - What is substance use and abuse in sport?

The participant is asked to outline what is meant by use and abuse of ‘substances’ in sport. This could include the maintenance of a balanced healthy diet to the use of banned substances. It may be considered from the perspective of performance enhancing but also to deliberate debilitating an athlete’s ability to perform. It should also be remembered that medication, including for example Asthma inhalers, is covered under this title. Use examples to clearly support your project.

Under 16 - Does Sport unite or divide our community, country and world?

The participant is asked to look at the ‘power’ of sport at local, national or global level and demonstrate how it might be a positive or negative force. From hostility experienced at some football derbies to competitions designed to bring people together. Another approach might be to examine the levels of interest and involvement in sport by people in any place. Find examples to make your project demonstrate your case clearly.
Limerick Community Games
Youth Committee
By Denise Lyons P.R.O.
The next meeting of the Limerick Community Games Youth Committee will take place on Friday the 5th February at 7pm in the Sports Arena bar/restaurant in the University of Limerick. We also hope to go bowling afterwards so please make an effort to come along as it should be good fun!

Upcoming Events:
U 14 Quiz -
Thursday 25th February in Ballybrown GAA Pavilion
1 Kilcornan
2 Cappagh
3 Rathkeale
4 Kildimo/Pallaskenry
5 Regional
6 St Senans A
7 St Senans B
8 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
45 Cards
1 Ballingarry /Granagh
2 Athea
3 Cappagh
4 Rathkeale

Badminton U/15
1 kilmallock A
2 Kilmallock B
3 Kilcornan
4 St Senans
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen /Garrydoolis

Badminton U/13
1 Ahane
2 Kilcornan
3 St Senans A
4 St Senans B
5 Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Table Tennis U/13 Girls
Shanagolden 12th February
1 Cappagh
2 Abbeyfeale
3 St Senans

Table Tennis U/16 Girls
Shanagolden 12th February
1 Cappagh
2 St Senans
3 Abbeyfeale

Table Tennis U/13 Boys
Shanagolden 19th February
Group 1
A Cappagh
B St Senans A
C Adare B
Group 2
D St Senans B
E Abbeyfeale
F Adare A

Table Tennis U/16 Boys
Shanagolden 26th February
1 Bruff
2 Kildimo
3 Abbeyfeale
4 St Senans A
5 St Senans B

Primary School Quiz
Sunday 14th February 2pm in the following 5 centres

Final Sunday 21st February in Ballybrown GAA Pavilion at 2pm

Kilmallock Centre
Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Croom/Banogue/Mainistir
Galbally/Aherlow
Hospital/Herbertstown
Kilmallock
Kilfinane

Caherconlish Community Centre
Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier Caherconlish/Caherline
Cappamore
Caherdavin
Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis
Monaleen
Murroe/Boher

Ballybrown GAA Pavilion
Adare
Cappagh
Kilcornan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Regional
St. Kevin’s

Rathkeale Community Centre
Ballingarry/Granagh
Croagh/Kilfinny
Dromcollogher/Broadford
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Monagea
Newcastle West
Rathkeale

Shanagolden Parish Hall
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Abbeyfeale
Glin
Loughill/Ballyhahill
St. Kierans
St. Senans

Talent U 14
Talent Competition will be commencing in Caherconlish and Askeaton on week-end of the 19th/20th February, full programme to follow.

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Boys U13 Indoor Soccer 2nd Round

Croagh
Saturday 30th January 2010
1.30p.m.
Feenagh/Kilmeedy B
Feenagh/Kilmeedy A
St. Senan's
Glin,
Croagh/Kilfinny

Caherconlish
Sunday 31st January 2010
9.30a.m.
Crecora/Patrickswell
Caherdavin A
Kilmallock A
Croom Red
Caherdavin B

Girls U/13 Indoor Soccer 2nd Round
Foynes 2pm Saturday 30th January
Feenagh/Kilmeedy
Abbeyfeale
Ballingarry/Granagh
Newcastle West

Qualified to Semi-Finals from Saturday 23rd
Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Rathkeale B

Primary School Quiz
First Round
Sunday 14th February @ 2pm
with over 100 teams we will be having 5 centres

Final Sunday 21st February @ 2pm

U/14 Quiz
Thursday 25th February - Straight Final

Draughts /10
Saturday 6th February 2pm Hospital
Croagh/Kilfinny A v Croagh/Kilfinny B
Rathkeale v Ballingarry/Granagh

Draughts U/14
Saturday 6th February 2pm Hospital
Rathkeale v Kildimo/Pallaskenry
Hospital B v Hospital A

Choir U/13 – Friday 29th January
1 Kilmallock
2 Rathkeale
3 Ballingarry/Granagh
4 St Senan’s
Choir U16 – Friday 29th January
1. Monaleen
2. Rathkeale
Choirs on Friday 29th January in
Caherconlish - U/13 check-in 6.30p.m.
commencing at 7pm sharp
U/16 check-in at 7.30p.m.

Proposed project titles for 2010

The project titles selected for 2010 touch on areas that interest to us as an organisation and as a country. Each of them will also be of direct relevance to any individual participating in sport today.

Working on these projects will enable participants to explore and learn about important and relevant issues to them, gain new insights and perspectives and offer great scope for you to be creative.

Under 11 - Does sport encourage ‘fair play’ or ‘foul play’?

The participant is asked to consider the impact being involved in sport has for an individual. Is it a case of ‘winning at any cost’, including cheating to ‘the important thing is to have taken part and done your best.’ From self-regulating football matches where two teams agree to invisible lines and follow and enforce these unseen markings to Thierry Henry hand-passing the ball into the net live on television and the goal standing. Use examples to support your project.

Under 13 - What is substance use and abuse in sport?

The participant is asked to outline what is meant by use and abuse of ‘substances’ in sport. This could include the maintenance of a balanced healthy diet to the use of banned substances. It may be considered from the perspective of performance enhancing but also to deliberate debilitating an athlete’s ability to perform. It should also be remembered that medication, including for example Asthma inhalers, is covered under this title. Use examples to clearly support your project.

Under 16 - Does Sport unite or divide our community, country and world?

The participant is asked to look at the ‘power’ of sport at local, national or global level and demonstrate how it might be a positive or negative force. From hostility experienced at some football derbies to competitions designed to bring people together. Another approach might be to examine the levels of interest and involvement in sport by people in any place. Find examples to make your project demonstrate your case clearly.

 

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2010-01-22

If you have any news relevant to Limerick Community Games please contact Áine O'Riordan at aineoriordan@limerickcommunitygames.com

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2010-01-17

Golden Vale Limerick Community Games
Fixtures - Round 2

Girls U13 Indoor Soccer
Group 1
Saturday 23rd January - 1pm Foynes
A. Feenagh/Kilmeedy
B. Abbeyfeale
C. Askeaton/Ballysteen
D. St. Senan's A

Group 2
Saturday 23rd January - 4pm Foynes
A. St. Senan's B
B. Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
C. Rathkeale A
D. Ballingarry/Granagh A
E. Newcastle West

2 to qualify from each group
2nd Round Girls Saturday 30th January 1pm Foynes

Group 3
Qualifiers
Crecora/Patrickswell
Rathkeale B

Group 4
Qualifiers
Bruff/Grange/Meanus
Murroe/Boher

Group 3 & Group 4 2nd Round matches Girls Saturday 24th in Caherconlish
Co-ordinator Robert O’Dea 087 2657769

Semi Finals & Finals
U13 Girls & Boys
U15 Girls & Boys
University of Limerick Arena 11am
Sunday February 7th 2010
Admission Adults €2.00 Teams: €10.00 per team

Boys U13 Indoor Soccer

Group 2
SATURDAY 23rd January – 12 Noon Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Feenagh/Kilmeedy A
B. Croagh/Kilfinny
C. Ballingarry/Granagh B
D. Abbeyfeale
E. Kildimo/Pallaskenry A

Group 1
Sunday 24th January - 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Ballingarry/Granagh A
B. Cappagh
C. Feenagh/Kilmeedy B
D. Rathkeale
E. Crecora/Patrickswell

Group 3
Sunday 24th January - 10am Caherconlish
A. Croom Red
B. Kilmallock B
C. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis A
D. Ahane/Castleconnell
E. Caherdavin B

Group 4 Qualifiers
Kilmallock A
Caherdavin A

Group 5 Qualifiers
St. Senan's
Glin

2nd Round Boys Sunday 31st January

U/15 Indoor Soccer Boys & Girls
Semi-finals Sunday Feb 7th UL 11am
Boys
Crecora/Patrickswell v Kilmallock
St Senan’s v Caherdavin
Girls
Bruff Grange Meanus v Abbeyfeale
Rathkeale v Kilmallock

Draughts - Round 2 - Draws
U10 -Sunday January 24th at 2 p.m. in Rathkeale Community Centre
Group 1
A Ballingarry/Granagh
B Croagh/Kilfinny B
C St. Senans
D Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

Group 2
A Croagh/ Kilfinny A
B Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
C Rathkeale
D Hospital/ Herbertstown

U12 -Sunday January 17th at 2 p.m. in Rathkeale Community Centre
Qualifiers Group 1 Qualifiers Group 2
Hospital/Herbertstown A Rathkeale
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Ballingarry/Granagh

U14 -Sunday January 24th at 2 p.m. in Rathkeale Community Centre
Group 1
A Ballybrown/Clarina
B Feenagh/Kilmeedy
C Rathkeale
D Hospital/Herbertstown - B

Group 2
A Ballingarry/ Granagh
B Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
C St. Senans
D Hospital/ Herbertstown - A

2 to qualify from all groups to finals

Extended Closing Dates
Wednesday January 20th 2010 Round 3
1. Badminton U/13 (county), U/15 Mixed
2. Table Tennis Boys & Girls U/13, U/16
3. Primary School Quiz - 2 teams per school
4. Quiz - U/14
5. Card Game 45 - Individual Event U/14 (county).
Maximum from any one area is 6.
Wednesday 3rd February 2010 - Round 4
1. Rugby U/11 Boys, Girls or Mixed
2. Project Competition U/11, U/13, U/16.
3. Culture Corner U/15
4. Olympic Handball U/14 Boys & Girls
5. Olympic Handball U/11 and U/15 Mixed County
6. Talent Competition U/10 (county) U/14 + Set Dancing.
7. Variety U/16
8. Basketball U/11 Mixed
9. Handball U/13 & U/15 Boys & Girls

Rescheduled National Area Awards take place on Saturday 6th February in Ballinasloe

 

 

 

 

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2010-01-10

Golden Vale Limerick Community Games
By Áine O’Riordan P.R.O.
Weather
Last weekend saw the cancellation of Community Games events right across County Limerick due to the extreme weather conditions. At some points the idea of adding snowboarding to the list of events next year must have crossed many minds but for now we must work on with the events we have and at the moment all events will run as normal next weekend. Regarding the teams that were due to compete last weekend they will be contacted in the coming days with details of the revised fixtures.

Date Extensions
Due to the bad weather over the last few weeks it has been decided that the registration date for 3rd round draws will be pushed back a week from 13th January to the 20th January. This change in date effects
1. Badminton U/13 (County), U/15 Mixed
2. Table Tennis Boys U/13, U/16
3. Primary School Quiz – 2 teams per school
4. Quiz - U/14
5. Card Game 45 – Individual Event U/14 (County). Maximum from any one area is 6.
Area Affiliation
A reminder to all areas that they must be affiliated before any team competes in the events. It is advised that this is seen to before the end of January as leaving it any later could result with problems competing later in the year.
Talent
The talent competitions are quickly approaching and over the past number of years this particular event has been deemed tremendously successful. This competition gives areas the opportunity to showcase their vast numbers of exceptionally talented young people. Between singing, dancing, recitations and the new event set dancing, there is something for everyone to take part in and enjoy. Therefore I would encourage each area to get practicing! Also if there is a lot of interest in areas has an area competition been considered? Some areas have an evening locally and this also proves quite successful and helps the competitors develop some experience before they compete at county level.

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2010-01-09

PLEASE NOTE:

All events fixed for Saturday the 9th January 2010 have been cancelled due to the severe weather conditions.

All events in West Limerick are cancelled for Sunday 10th January 2010 BUT events may go ahead in East Limerick on this date. All teams will be notified.

All events will take place as fixed next weekend. A revised schedule for teams who were due to play this weekend will be announced early next week.

The Area Awards in Ballinasloe are cancelled

The Limerick Community Games Youth Committee meeting scheduled for Sunday 10th January at 6pm in U.L. has also been cancelled.

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2010-01-04

Area Awards
The time has come around again for the Area Awards to take place in Ballinasloe which were prostponed before Christmas due to flooding. Therefore on the this Saturday the 9th January Lyn Nolan (Volunteer Recognition), Noelle Nicholson (Youth) and representatives from St. Senans (Area) will be making the trip to Galway to receive their well earned awards. It is clear from the beautifully written citations, word of mouth from the people that they have worked with and even what we have seen ourselves that both Lyn and Noelle are worthy representatives from Limerick. This year also sees the turn of St. Senans to receive the area award. Of course there is great work being carried out in every area. This has become so apparent to me on a personal level since I became P.R.O. The numbers of hardworking and dedicated volunteers around the county is exceptional and the vast and rapidly increasing numbers of competitors is astounding. This story is no different in St. Senans compromising of children from Shanagolden, Foynes and Robertstown and we wish them the best of luck this weekend.

Sympathy
Limerick Community Games would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Teresa Cunningham who passed away last weekend. Teresa’s daughter Frances Kearns is currently Development Officer for Limerick City. May she rest in peace.

Fixtures - Round 2
Boys U13 Indoor Soccer

Group 1
Sunday 10th January - 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Ballingarry/Granagh A
B. Cappagh
C. Feenagh/Kilmeedy B
D. Rathkeale
E. Crecora/Patrickswell

Group 2
Sunday 10th January – 2pm Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Feenagh/Kilmeedy A
B. Croagh/Kilfinny
C. Ballingarry/Granagh B
D. Abbeyfeale
E. Kildimo/Pallaskenry A

Group 3
Sunday 10th January - 10am Caherconlish
A. Croom Red
B. Kilmallock B
C. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis A
D. Ahane/Castleconnell
E. Caherdavin B

Group 4
Sunday 17th January – 10am Caherconlish
A. Caherdavin A
B. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis B
C. Hospital/Herbertstown
D. Kilmallock A
E. St Kevins

Group 5
Sunday 17th January – 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. St. Senan’s
B. Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
C. Croom Blue
D. Kilcornan
E. Glin
F. Newcastle West

2 to qualify from each group
2nd Round Boys Sunday 24th January

 

Girls U13 Indoor Soccer

Group 1
Saturday 9th January - 10am Foynes
A. Cappagh
B. Feenagh/Kilmeedy
C. Abbeyfeale
D. Askeaton/Ballysteen
E. St. Senan’s A

Group 2
Saturday 9th January - 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. St. Senan’s B
B. Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
C. Rathkeale A
D. Ballingarry/Granagh A
E. Newcastle West

Group 3
Saturday 16th January – 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Crecora/Patrickswell
B. Ballingarry/Granagh B
C. Kildimo/Pallaskenry A
D. Rathkeale B
E. Croagh/Kilfinny

Group 4
Saturday 16th January –10am Caherconlish
A. Bruff/Grange/Meanus
B. Croom
C. Ballybrown/Clarina
D. Murroe/Boher
E. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

2 to qualify from each group
2nd Round Girls Saturday 23rd January

Semi Finals & Finals
U13 Girls & Boys
U15 Girls & Boys
University of Limerick Arena 11am Sunday February 7th 2010
Admission Adults €2.00 Teams: €10.00 per team

Chess U12 Mixed – Date to be advised
A Adare
B Bruree/Rockhill
C. Crecora/Patrickswell
D. Ahane/Castleconnell
E. Ardhu/Northside

Chess U/16 Mixed – Date to be advised
A. Adare
B. Bruff
C. Crecora/Patrickswell A
D. Crecora/Patrickswell B
E. Ardhu/Northside

Date & Venue to follow

Choir U16 – Friday 29th January
1. Monaleen
2. Kilmallock
3. Rathkeale
4 Cappagh

Choir U/13 – Friday 29th January
1. St. Kevin’s
2. Cappagh
3. Kilmallock
4. Rathkeale
5 Ballingarry/Granagh
6 St Senan’s

REGISTRATION FOR PROJECTS 27TH JANUARY
PROJECT TITLES 2010

Under 11 Does Sport encourage ‘fair play’ or ‘foul play’?

Under 13 Substance use and abuse in sport

Under 16 Does Sport unite or divide our community country and world?

Results U/15 Indoor Soccer Girls
Qualifiers to Semi-finals Sunday Feb 7th UL 11am
Kilmallock
Bruff Grange Meanus
Rathkeale
Abbeyfeale

U/15 Indoor Soccer Boys
Last Quarter Final Sunday 17th January at 2pm
St Senan’s
Askeaton/Ballysteen
Rathkeale
Crecora/Patrickswell
2 to go forward to semi-finals

Qualifiers to Semi-finals Sunday Feb 7th UL 11am
Caherdavin
Kilmallock

 

 

Draughts - Round 2 - Draws

U10 - Sunday - Jan 24th - 2 p.m. - Rathkeale
Group 1 Group 2
A Ballingarry/Granagh A Croagh/Kilfinny A
B Croagh/Kilfinny B B Kildimo/Pallaskenry
C St. Senans C Rathkeale
D Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis D Hospital/Herbertstown


U12 - Sunday - Jan 17th - 2 p.m. - Rathkeale
Group 1 Group 2
A Kildimo/Pallaskenry A Ballingarry/Granagh
B Croagh/Kilfinny - A B Kilmallock
C Newcastlewest C Rathkeale
D Hospital/Herbertstown - A D Hospital/Herbertstown - B


U14 - Sunday - Jan 24th - 2 p.m. - Rathkeale
Group 1 Group 2
A Ballybrown/Clarina A Ballingarry/Granagh
B Feenagh/Kilmeedy B Kildimo/Pallaskenry
C Rathkeale C St. Senans
D Hospital/Herbertstown - B D Hospital/Herbertstown - A

2 to qualify from all groups to finals Sunday 31st January 2pm Hospital

 

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2009-12-20

Golden Vale Limerick Community Games
Fixtures - Round 2
Boys U13 Indoor Soccer

Group 1
Sunday 13th January - 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Ballingarry/Granagh A
B. Cappagh
C. Feenagh/Kilmeedy B
D. Rathkeale
E. Crecora/Patrickswell

Group 2
Sunday 13th January – 2pm Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. Feenagh/Kilmeedy A
B. Croagh/Kilfinny
C. Ballingarry/Granagh B
D. Abbeyfeale
E. Kildimo/Pallaskenry A

Group 3
Sunday 13th January - 10am Caherconlish
A. Croom Red
B. Kilmallock B
C. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis A
D. Ahane/Castleconnell
E. Caherdavin B

Group 4
Sunday 13th January – 2pm Caherconlish
A. Caherdavin A
B. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis B
C. Hospital/Herbertstown
D. Kilmallock A
E. St Kevins

2 to qualify from each group
2nd Round Boys Sunday 17th January

Girls U13 Indoor Soccer

Group 1
Saturday 12th January - 10am Foynes
A. Cappagh
B. Feenagh/Kilmeedy
C. Abbeyfeale
D. Askeaton/Ballysteen
E. St. Senan’s A

Group 2
Saturday 12th January - 10am Croagh GAA Pavilion
A. St. Senan’s B
B. Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
C. Rathkeale A
D. Ballingarry/Granagh A

Group 3
Saturday 12th January – 10am Caherconlish
A. Crecora/Patrickswell
B. Ballingarry/Granagh B
C. Kildimo/Pallaskenry A
D. Rathkeale B
E. Croagh/Kilfinny

Group 4
Saturday 12th January –2pm Caherconlish

A. Bruff/Grange/Meanus
B. Croom
C. Ballybrown/Clarina
D. Murroe/Boher
E. Kilteely/Dromkeen/Garrydoolis

2 to qualify from each group
2nd Round Girls Saturday 16th January

Semi Finals & Finals
U13 Girls & Boys
U15 Girls & Boys
University of Limerick Arena 11am Sunday February 7th 2010
Admission Adults €2.00 Teams: €10.00 per team

Draughts U/10, U12 & U14 next round dates to be advised

Chess U12 Mixed – Date to be advised
A Adare
B Bruree/Rockhill
C. Crecora/Patrickswell
D. Ahane/Castleconnell
E. Ardhu/Northside

Chess U/16 Mixed – Date to be advised
A. Adare
B. Bruff
C. Crecora/Patrickswell A
D. Crecora/Patrickswell B
E. Ardhu/Northside

Choir U16 – Friday 29th January
1. Monaleen
2. Bruff
3. Kilmallock
4. Rathkeale
5 Cappagh

Choir U/13 – Friday 29th January
1. St. Kevin’s
2. Cappagh
3. Kilmallock
4. Rathkeale
5 Ballingarry/Granagh
6 St Senan’s

REGISTRATION FOR PROJECTS 27TH JANUARY
PROJECT TITLES 2010

Under 11 Does Sport encourage ‘fair play’ or ‘foul play’?

Under 13 Substance use and abuse in sport

Under 16 Does Sport unite or divide our community country and world?

Results U/15 Indoor Soccer Girls
Qualifiers to Semi-finals Sunday Feb 7th in UL at 11am
Kilmallock
Bruff Grange Meanus
Rathkeale
Abbeyfeale

Results U/15 Indoor Soccer Boys
Qualifiers
Kilmallock
Caherdavin

 

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2009-12-13

Last weekend was again busy with Community Games, competitors taking part in Girls U/15 Indoor soccer, Boys U/15 Indoor soccer, Draughts U/10 and Draughts U/14. The following teams have now qualified to the next round:
Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer
Group 2
• Abbeyfeale
• Croagh/ Kilfinny
Group 4
• Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus
• Murroe A
The 2nd round for the qualifiers of Groups 1 and 2 will take place in Croagh on Saturday 19th December at 10am
The 2nd round for the qualifiers of Groups 3 and 4 will take place in Caherconlish on Saturday 19th December at 10am
Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer
Group 2
• St Senans
• Askeaton/ Ballysteen
The 2nd round for the qualifiers of Groups 1 and 2 will take place in Croagh on Sunday 20th December at 10am
The 2nd Round for the qualifiers of Groups 3 and 4 will take place in Caherconlish on Sunday 20th December at 10am
Draughts U/10
Group 1
• Croagh/ Kilfinny A
• Ballingarry/ Granagh A
Group 2
• Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
• Croagh/ Kilfinny B
Group 4
• Kilteely/ Dromkeen
• Hospital/ Herbertstown
Draughts U/14
Group 1
• Ballingarry/ Granagh
• Ballybrown/ Clarina
Group 2
• Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
• Feenagh/ Kilmeedy
Group 3
• Rathkeale
• St. Senans
Group 4
• Hospital/ Herbertstown A
• Hospital/ Herbertstown B
The 2nd round for all ages will take place after Christmas.
Congratulations and well done to everyone involved in these events.
Development
Limerick Community Games Development Officers are available for areas who have queries in setting up, participating in new events etc. Or, if you know of a neighbouring area that is interested in joining please contact us. Contact Mary (West Limerick) 0876330673, Frances (Limerick City) 0868200721, Robert (East Limerick) 0872657769, Bridget (South Limerick) 0862480598

Christmas
As Christmas is quickly approaching, I would just like to take this opportunity on behalf of the executive to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Sporting New Year.
 

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2009-12-06

The first sets of results of the new Community Games year are out which means the games are well under way. The competitions began last weekend with Girls U/15 indoor soccer, Boys U/15 indoor soccer and draughts U/12. The results are as follows:
Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer
Two teams qualified from each group
Group 1 (Croagh)
• Rathkeale
• Askeaton
Group 3 (Caherconlish)
• Kilmallock
• Regional
Groups 2 and 4 will be competing next weekend.
Group 2: Saturday December 12th at 11am in Croagh
Group 4: Saturday December 12th at 10am in Caherconlish
Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer
Two Teams qualified from each group
Group 1 (Croagh)
• Crecora/ Patrickswell
• Croagh
Group 3 (Caherconlish)
• Kilmallock
• Croom Blue
Group 4 (Caherconlish)
• Caherdavin
• Kilteely/ Dromkeen/ Garrydoolis
Group 3 will b competing next Sunday December 13th at 11am in Croagh.
Draughts U/12
Two teams qualified from each group.
Group 1 (Ballingarry)
• Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
• Ballingarry/ Granagh
Group 2 (Ballingarry)
• Kilmallock
• Croagh/ Kilfinny A
Group 3 (Shanagolden)
• Rathkeale
• Newcastle west
Group 4 (Hospital)
• Hospital A
• Hospital B
Well done to all those involved! The level of sportsmanship was outstanding at all events and best of look to all those who have qualified to the next round.

Munster AGM
The Munster AGM was held on Sunday 6th December at the West County Hotel. Eleanor Fitzsimons and Mary McSweeney were the Limerick Delegates and Limerick Chairman Dan McCarthy was also in attendance. Anthony Fitzsimons was elected Chairman, Michéal O’Brien is the Treasurer for the coming year and Antóin Fitzsimons was chosen to fill the position of Munster Youth Officer. Congratulations to Anthony, Michéal & Antóin and best of Luck for the coming year. It is great to see such significant numbers from Limerick involved at Munster level.

 

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2009-11-29

Girls U/15 Indoor Soccer

Venue 1: Croagh (group 1 & 2) – Co-ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons 069 76226
Venue 2: Caherconlish (group 3 & 4) - Co-ordinator: Robert O’Dea 061 384671/ 087 2657769

CROAGH
Group 1
A Rathkeale
B Glin
C Askeaton/ Ballysteen
D Cappagh

Group 2
A Abbeyfeale
B St. Senans
C Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
D Newcastle west
E Croagh/ Kilfinny

CAHERCONLISH
Group 3
A Kilteely/ Dromkeen/ Garrydoolis
B Regional
C Bruree/ Rockhill B
D Murroe B
E Kilmallock

Group 4
A Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus
B Ballybrown/ Clarina
C Bruree/ Rockhill A
D Murroe A

2 to qualify from each group
Saturday December 5th @ 11am for group 1 (Croagh)
Saturday December 12th @ 11am for group 2 (Croagh)

Saturday December 5th @ 9.30am for Group 3 (Caherconlish)
Saturday December 12th @ 10am for Group 4 (Caherconlish)

2nd Round Saturday 19th December 2009

Boys U/15 Indoor Soccer

Venue 1: Croagh (group 1 & 2) - Co-ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons 069 762226
Venue 2: Caherconlish (group 3 & 4) - Co-ordinator: Robert O’Dea 061 384671/ 087 2657769

CROAGH
Group 1
A Crecora
B Ballybrown/ Clarina
C Kildimo/ Pallaskenry B
D Feenagh/ Kilmeedy
E St. Senans

Group 2
A Kildimo/ Pallaskenry A
B Askeaton/ Ballysteen
C Cappagh
D Croagh/ Kilfinny

CAHERCONLISH
Group 3
A Croom A
B Monaleen
C Kilmallock
D Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus

Group 4
A Regional
B Caherdavin
C Croom B
D Kilteely/ Dromkeen/ Garrydoolis
E Our Lady Of Lourdes

2 to qualify from each group
Sunday December 6th @ 11am for group 1 (Croagh)
Sunday December 13th @ 11am for group 2 (Croagh)
Sunday December 6th @ 9.30am for group 3 (Caherconlish)
Sunday December 6th @ 1.30pm for group 4 (Caherconlish)

2nd Round Sunday 20th December 2009

Draughts U/10
Venue 1: Ballingarry
Co-ordinator: Michael O’Brien
Date: Sunday December 13th @ 10am

Group 1
A Feenagh/ Kilmeedy
B Croagh/ Kilfinny A
C Ballingarry/ Granagh A
D Kildimo/ Pallaskenry B

Group 2
A Ballingarry/ Granagh B
B Ballybrown/ Clarina
C Croagh/ Kilfinny B
D Kildimo/ Pallaskenry A

Venue 2: Shanagolden
Co-ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons (087) 6940854
Date: Sunday December 13th @ 10am

Group 3
A Kilcornan
B St. Senans
C Newcastle west
D Rathkeale
E Cappagh

Venue 3: Hospital
Date: Sunday December 13th @ 10am
Group 4
A Kilteely/ Dromkeen/ Garrydoolis
B Murroe/ Boher
C Hospital/ Herbertstown

2 to qualify from each group

Draughts U/12
Venue 1: Ballingarry
Co-ordinator: Michéal O’Brien
Date: Sunday December 6th @ 10am

Group 1
A Ballingarry/ Granagh A
B Feenagh/ Kilmeedy
C Kildimo/ Pallaskenry A
D Croagh/ Kilfinny B

Group 2
A Croagh/ Kilfinny A
B Cappagh
C Kildimo/Pallaskenry B
D Ballingarry/ Granagh B

Venue 2: Shanagolden
Co-ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons (087) 6940854
Date: Sunday December 6th @ 10am

Group 3
A Ballybrown/ Clarina
B St. Senans
C Newcastle west
D Rathkeale
E Kilcornan

Venue 3: Hospital
Date: Sunday December 6th @ 10am

Group 4
A Kilteely/ Dromkeen/ Garrydoolis
B Murroe/ Boher
C Hospital/ Herbertstown
D Hospital/ Herbertstown

In the event of a team pulling out of a particular group of 4, a team may be transferred from the group of 5 to this group.

2 to qualify from each group

Draughts U/16

Venue 1: Ballingarry
Co-ordinator: Michéal O’Brien
Date: Sunday December 13th @ 10am

Group 1
A Ballingarry/ Granagh
B Kilcornan
C Ballybrown/ Clarina

Group 2
A Kildimo/ Pallaskenry
B Feenagh/ Kilmeedy
C Croagh/ Kilfinny

Venue 2: Shanagolden
Co-ordinator: Anthony Fitzsimons
Date: Sunday December 13th @ 10am

Group 3
A Rathkeale
B St. Senans
C Askeaton/ Ballysteen
D Newcastle west

Venue 3: Hospital
Date: Sunday December 13th @ 10am
Group 4
A Murroe/ Boher
B Hospital/ Herbertstown
C Hospital/ Herbertstown

2 to qualify from each group

DRAWS

Group of 3
A v B C Bye
C v A B Bye
B v C A Bye

Group of 4
A v B C v D
D v A B v C
A v C D v B

Group of 5
A v B C v D E bye
D v A E v C B bye
C v B D v E A bye
B v D E v A C bye
A v C B v E D bye

Please note dates for 2nd Round Draws
Wednesday 9th December 2009 - Round 2
1. Chess U/12, U/16
2 Girls Indoor Soccer U/13
3. Boys Indoor Soccer U/13
4. Choir U/13 & U/16.
Wednesday January 13th 2010 Round 3
1. Badminton U/13 (county), U/15 Mixed
2. Table Tennis Boys & Girls U/13, U/16
3. Primary School Quiz - 2 teams per school
4. Quiz - U/14
5. Card Game 45 - Individual Event U/14 (county). Maximum from any one area is 6.
If anyone is interested in taking part in an indoor soccer course please contact Robert O’Dea for more details on 0872657769 or rjodea@eircom.net

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2009-11-22

Area Awards
The area awards that were due to take place last Saturday the 21st November in Ballinasloe were cancelled due to severe flooding in the area. The awards have now been rescheduled to Saturday the 9th January at the same venue. Awards will be presented to Lyn Nolan (Volunteer Recognition), Noelle Nicholson (Youth) and St. Senans (area). Best of Luck to all concerned.

Monaleen Choir
It all began last summer at the National Finals in Athlone, when Joe Kelly from Sligo invited a choir from Monaleen to participate in the Sligo. This was a huge honour for the choir as they were the only choir in the competition invited to take part. A group of about twenty eight between the ages of ten and nineteen headed for Sligo and described it as an incredible experience, the group bringing home a trophy and a prize of €200. It just shows there are endless amounts of opportunities available through Community Games. Well done to everyone involved.

Reminders
The first round of the draughts and also U/15 soccer are on Saturday 5th December. Also the first round of the Boys Indoor soccer begins on Sunday 6th December. Best of luck to all competitors and let the games begin!

 

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2009-11-22

This week saw another set of people acknowledged for their commitment to community games and this time in the form of the competitors and the under 18 youth award. The awards took place in the Rathkeale Community Centre last Sunday the 14th November. The evening was spent presenting awards, enjoying a fabulous buffet and a dance during the organised disco. The evening was a huge success and all nominees and recipients must be congratulated. The categories were as follows:
• Category A (Girls) – Track & field, Athletics, Long Puck, Cross Country & cycling. The nominees were Fiona Browne(Ballybrown/ Clarina), Ceile Corbett (Kilmallock), Catherine Power (Rathkeale), Nicole Lavin (Ahane/ Castleconnell/ Montpelier) & Fiona Holmes (Cappamore). The award was presented to Nicole Lavin.
• Category A (Boys) – Track & field, Athletics, Long Puck, Cross Country & cycling. The nominees were Liam Wilson (Kildimo/ Pallaskenry), Paul Larkin (Kilcornan), Phelim O’Reilly (Kilmallock) and Bernard ‘Bud’ White (Rathkeale). The award was presented to Paul Larkin.
• Category B (Girls) – Art Model Making, Talent [individual], Swimming and gymnastics. The nominees were Mary Carey (Our Lady of Lourdes), Anna Behan (Kilcornan), Emma Curran (Kildimo/ Pallaskenry) and Eimear Feane (Rathkeale). The award was presented to Anna Behan.
• Category B (Boys) - Art Model Making, Talent [individual], Swimming and gymnastics. The nominees were Bobby Kaghazchi (Ahane/ Castleconnell/ Montpelier) and Enda Walsh (Rathkeale). The award was presented to Enda Walsh.
• Category C (Team Competition) – Tennis, Pitch & Putt, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Draughts, Chess, Badminton, Olympic Handball, Handball, Hockey, Athletic Relays & Swimming Squads. The nominees were Ahane/ Castleconnell/ Montpelier U/16 relay team represented by Manager Ger Lavin and Captain Julie Doheny, Kilcornan U/14 Draughts represented by Manager Noreen Walshe and captain Evan Maher, Cappagh U/16 Girls Table Tennis represented by Manager Denise Lyons and captain Sarah Baker, Rathkeale U/14 Draughts represented by Manager Vera Fitzgerald and captain James Moran, Kildimo/ Pallaskenry U/10 Draughts represented by Manager Eanna McGarrigle and Naoise McGarrigle & Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus U/14 Olympic Handball Girls represented by Manager John O’Higgins and captain Martina Madden. The award was presented to Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus U/14 Olympic Handball Girls.
• Category D (Team Competition) – Gaelic Games, Camogie, Hurling, Soccer, Rugby, Tag Rugby, Futsal, Indoor Soccer, Basketball and Rounders. The nominees were Our lady of Lourdes U/15 Boys Indoor Soccer represented by Manager Bill Philips and Captain Derek Murray, Bruff/ Grange/ Meanus U/12 Girls soccer team represented by Manager John O’Higgins and Captain Zoe Ryan, Ballybrown/ Clarina U/12 Gaelic Football represented by Manager Eleanor O’Brien and Captain Sarah Cusack, Kildimo/ Pallaskenry U/13 Girls Rounders represented by Manager Shirley Steritt and Captain Molly McKenna, Rathkeale U/15 Girls Rounders represented by Manager Vera Fitzgerald and captain Mary Sheehan. The award was presented to Our Lady of Lourdes U/15 Boys Indoor Soccer.
• Category E (Team Competition) – Choir, Quiz, Variety, Project, Culture Corner, Skittles, Group Talent. The nominees were Ballybrown/ Clarina U/14 Mixed Skittles represented by Manager Declan Tierney and Captain Daniel Cusack, Ballingarry/ Granagh U/14 Singing Group represented by Manager Bernie Cagney and captain Patrick Sheldan & Rathkeale U/13 Choir represented by Manager Marie Hilliard and Captain Aimee Fitzgerald. The award was presented to Ballybrown/ Clarina U/14 Mixed Skittles.
• Category F (Boys & Girls) - Merit Award. The nominees were Akash Chaudri (Kildimo/ Pallaskenry) & Oonagh Walsh (Rathkeale). The award was presented to Oonagh Walsh.
• Category H (Boy or Girl) – Youth Award U/18. The nominees were Denise Lyons (Cappagh), Sinead Walsh (Kilcornan), Chris McMahon (Kildimo/ Pallaskenry). The award was presented to Sinead Walsh.
Well done and best of Luck to everyone for the coming year. Also a special thanks to all those involved in organising the awards.

Limerick Community Games Youth Committee
By Denise Lyons P.R.O
A.G.M
The AGM of Limerick Community Games Youth Committee took place last Saturday evening 14/11/09 in the headquarters in Rathkeale. We had a good turn out on the evening including special guest Dan McCarthy Chairman of Limerick Community Games. The election of officers for the coming year were as follows: Chairman David McInerney; Assistant Chairman Antoin Fitzsimons; Secretary Aine O Riordan; Assistant Secretary James Roche; Treasurer Shane Wilmott; Assistant Treasurer Cian Wilmott; PRO Denise Lyons; Assistant PRO Angela Sheehan. On behalf of the new committee I would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the outgoing committee who did such a fantastic job throughout the year, we know we have big shoes to fill!! I would also like to wish the best of luck to our new incoming committee for 09/10. Let’s make it a good one!!
 

 

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2009-11-10

SportLimerick Photography were also at the 40th Anniversary celebrations and all photos are available from http://www.sportlimerick.com

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2009-11-09

40th Anniversary Celebrations
On Saturday the 7th November 2009 at 8pm in the Rathkeale House Hotel a large crowd gathered to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Limerick Community Games. A superb evening was to unfold for the representatives who travelled from all parts of the city and county. The evening passed quickly with numerous awards, dinner, impressive speeches and quite a bit of reminiscing. Believe it or not one women remarked that she would have listened to the speeches for much longer as she thoroughly enjoyed the stories of old times, new times with a few hopes for the future included too. Agnes O’Dowd acted as M.C. for the night and did an excellent job. However the talking could not last forever and the night was finished off with some fun and dancing. We were honoured with the presence of John Quinn former Chairman and President of Community Games, the wife and daughter of the late John O’Donnell who was founder member of Limerick community games and also father of Liz O’Donnell T.D., John Loftus, recent winner of the World Title in 100m for people who have had a kidney transplant was in attendance with Seamus Hickey Limerick Hurler to name but a few.
Golden Vale Limerick Community Games have always been renowned for its vast Youth Involvement both at area, county and National level. Mick Bourke Deputy President of HSE Community Games commented that Limerick has one of the best Youth involvement in the country if not the best, a statement which must be looked on with immense pride. This year Rebecca Kearns from Our Lady of Lourdes and Noelle Nicholson from Kildimo/ Pallaskenry were both deserving nominees to receive the Youth Award. This year saw the turn of Noelle Nicholson and Joe O’Halloran read out a beautifully written citation giving an indication of the extent of Noelle’s commitment to community Games training teams in her own area and is an excellent role model to the local competitors, she herself taking part in the games since she was seven years old. Congratulations to Noelle on receiving the award!
The Volunteer Recognition Award was also presented on the night. The nominees being Margaret Murphy from Abbeyfeale, Michéal O’Brien from Ballybrown/ Clarina, Lyn Nolan from Kilcornan and Mary Phelan from Our Lady Of Lourdes. This year the award was presented to Lyn Nolan from Kilcornan who from the citation read by Phyl McCarthy verbalised the extent of Lyn’s dedication to her own area organising a long list of events and has worked tirelessly in improving her area. Also she has used many of her skills at provincial and national level co-ordinating Badminton. Thank you and well done Lyn!
That was not all Veronica Garry from St Kevins was presented with Area Secretary of the Year, Deirdre Shanahan from Croagh/ Kilfinny was awarded the P.R.O. Award of a small area award and Vera Fitzgerald from Rathkeale being given the large Area P.R.O of the Year. Congratulations! Also our Chairman Dan McCarthy presented a number of Awards to our friends from Kerry, Mick Bourke from Cork with John Dinnage and Anthony Fitzsimons from Limerick.
The greatly anticipated launch of the 40th Anniversary booklet also took place on the night. This book is outstanding with wonderful photos, memories of the past forty years and an account from each area. It is well worth buying as there will be hours upon hours spent reading observing and remembering the different events, people and fun! Copies are available from all area secretaries or John Dinnage 06964008
Therefore to conclude, the past forty years have seen thousands of children in Limerick being brought up around the wonderful organisation that is community Games. I would like to quote Anthony Fitzsimons from Saturday night by saying “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh said.” Here is to another forty years of giving the young people of Limerick the help and encouragement through sport and cultural activities that they truly deserve.

REMINDER: Don’t forget the u/18 and competitor awards being presented next Sunday 15th November in the Rathkeale Community Centre at 4pm! A buffet, presentations and disco will all take place. However it is really important to remember that Admission is by ticket only.
Also: Youth Committee AGM, Saturday 14th November at 4pm in Headquarters, Rathkeale. All Youth between the ages of 16 and 25 are welcome.
 

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2009-11-01

18/10/09

The Golden Vale Limerick Community Games Annual General Meeting took place on Sunday 18th October, 2009 at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare. The outgoing members of the executive gave detailed and encouraging reports of the year gone by and promising plans and ideas for the future. National Guest Speaker Margaret Culloty from Kerry and National CEO Fiachra O’Mathuna were also in attendance. The AGM proved that Community Games in Limerick is alive and well around the city and county which is to be looked on with immense pride. The elections of Executive for 2009/10 are as follows:
President: Michael Sheahan
Vice-President: Fr. Willie Russell
Chairman: Dan McCarthy
Vice-Chairman: Michéal O’Brien
Secretary: Eleanor Fitzsimons
Assistant Secretary: Ann Cullinane
Treasurer: John Dinnage
Assistant Treasurer: Con Horan
Games Director: Anthony Fitzsimons
Games Secretary: Anita Hawkes Lyons
Assistant Games Secretary: Agnes O’Dowd
Registrar: Phil Roche
National Delegate: Jason Bolger
Munster Delegate: Mary McSweeney
P.R.O.: Áine O’Riordan
Assistant P.R.O.: Bridget Kelly
Development West: Mary Corby
Development City: Frances Kearns
Development South: Bridget Kelly
Development East: Robert O’Dea
Equipment Officer: To be confirmed
Youth Officer: To be decided at Youth AGM
Congratulations to all those elected and best of Luck for the coming year. Also a number of motions were passed during the meeting. They are as follows:
National
• Skittles – New Event
Mixed event U16 Skittles competition to be added to the National Community Games programme of activities.
• Skittles – New Event
U12 Boys Skittles competition to be added to the National Community Games programme of activities.
• Swimming – New Event
U14 Boys 2 length Butterfly competition to be added to the National Community Games programme of activities.
• Swimming – New Event
U14 Girls 2 length Butterfly competition to be added to the National Community Games programme of activities.
• Spikeball – New Event
U12 Boys Spikeball competition to be added to the National Community Games programme of activities.
• Spikeball – New Event
U12 Girls Spikeball competition to be added to the National Community Games programme of activities.

County
• County
In all events which take place at county level managers may request signatures of participants of opposing teams.
• New Rule Modern Dance
That a limit of 3 minutes be applied to the modern dance individual and group. Points to be deducted for exceeding this time.

On a personal level, as P.R.O. for this coming year, I would just like to voice that if anyone has any queries or problems regardless of how big or small don’t hesitate to contact me via email at aine4mlimerick@hotmail.com and I look forward to working with everyone over the coming months.

25/10/09

It is very simple to form an area within Community Games. Limerick is very well structured with 4 Development Officers namely Mary Corby West Limerick, Robert O'Dea East Limerick, Frances Kearns Limerick City and Bridget Kelly South Limerick. These Officers are dedicated to creating and assisting new areas in the county and the officers over the past number of years have been tremendously successful.
Contact details for each Officer is available from our county secretary Eleanor Fitzsimons @ 069 76226 or e-mail eleanor@fitzsimonsprinters.ie.

How to create/register a New Area?

• Each New Area needs a committee setup to proceed. This requires the following personnel; Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Development Officer.
• Once you have got these individuals in place, outline on a map
(Ordinance Survey Map) the exact boundary of the Area you wish to setup.
• Then contact your County Secretary and establish firstly that the Area you have is not or partly already affiliated to another Area nearby. An Area is a natural entity where people live (rural or suburban) and it is neither governed by county or parish boundaries but must have a total population under 6,000.
• The next step is to complete the Affiliation Form and submit to your County Secretary for acceptance by the County Executive Committee with the annual Registration Fee, which covers all members in your Area for Personal Accident & Public Liability Insurance.
• All new Areas are encouraged to take up four activities in the first year.
• All areas are requested to hold their AGMs over the next few weeks if not already done so.
• Our National organisation have readjusted the year end to December 31st 2009 so in order to be eligible to compete in early January one has to be affiliated by this year end.

Dates to remember for 2009/2010
* Registration U/10, U/12 & U/14 draughts & U/15 Indoor Soccer Boys & U15 Indoor Soccer Girls, NOVEMBER 23rd
First Rounds Saturday 5th December (Draughts & Girls U15 Soccer)
Sunday 6th December Boys U15 Indoor Soccer first round.

Dates for your Diary
First Munster Finals 2010 - 27th March in UL hosted by Clare Community Games
Second Munster Finals 2010 - 10th July in UL hosted by Clare Community Games
also
National Finals Weekend 1: May 28th – 31st 2010
National Finals Weekend 2: August 13th – 16th 2010
National Finals weekend 3: August 20th – 23rd 2010

 

Spikeball
Spikeball is a new and exciting variation of Volleyball. There are 6 players on each team, 4 on the court and 2 subs. The beauty of this game is there is an automatic substitution every time the team rotates therefore giving each member of the team a chance to play. A vast amount of skills are picked up while playing the game and as always within Community Games the emphasis is on fun and participation making the game exciting and enjoyable. Due to considerable interest in Spikeball the Volleyball Association of Ireland has agreed to give two courses in the Limerick area. These will take place on the 17th November for West Limerick and on the 1st December for East Limerick. If you are interested please keep an eye on the Community Games notes over the coming weeks for more information.

Youth News
The Annual General Meeting of the Limerick Community Games Youth Committee will take place on Saturday 14th November at 4pm in Headquarters, Rathkeale. The Youth Committee has gone from strength to strength in the past number of years and there is outstanding commitment to keeping the strength, vitality and energy towards Community Games within each member of the Youth. Therefore each area is kindly asked to promote the Youth Committee and encourage young people between the ages of 16 and 25 to become involved in this wonderful committee as it is such a valuable asset for Community Games in Limerick.

01/11/09

40th Anniversary
Golden Vale Limerick Community Games comes of age having reached 40 years. It is hard to invisage that our parents (those of us in our late teens) actually competed in this wonderful organisation yet its founder Joe Connolly, a bus conductor in Dublin (that was when we had bus conductors) seeing many young people wandering around the open spaces kicking a ball etc without direction organised with a few friends a league for these young people and within two years the message was spreading far and wide.
Limerick joined the ranks in 1969 when a few volunteers namely Brother Perkins, President, John O’Donnel, Chairman, Dick Leonard, Vice chairman, Rian Glasgow, Secretary, Colum Mooney, Treasurer, Detective Garda Denis Harris Registrar, joined by family and friends grasped the idea of Community Games and the rest is history.
From my own part I have one vivid first memory of Golden Vale Community Games. It was when I reached the county Athletics finals in Bruff. I can’t recall the race in which I competed, the year, age group or whether I came in 10th place or 21st but it was the excitement of the parade, all the different flags, friendly rivalry, getting the chance to run in a big race and the honour of wearing the St. Senans singlet which has remained with me over the many years I have been in Community Games and will hopefully continue to do so into the future.
In Limerick when we think of 43 areas at present with an average of 250 children each it is very possible that we have in excess of 10k competing annually. That is just this year but looking bck over the 40 years we must have had half a million participants.
It is no wonder that on next Saturday night at 8.00p.m. in the Rathkeale House Hotel people will gather from all corners of Limerick City and County to celebrate this milestone and on this night also we will see a history of Community Games published. I believe there are many pages of history in word and picture covering all areas who have participated over the years. Golden Vale community games invites all to this celebration with tickets available through your local secretary or John Dinnage, Treasurer 069 64088.

Golden Vale Limerick Community Games Sportsmanship Awards Nominees & Volunteer Recognition Award 2009
Category A Boys
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Liam Wilson
Kilcornan Paul Larkin
Kilmallock Phelim O’Reilly
Rathkeale Bernard (Bud) White

Category A Girls
Ballybrown/Clarina Fiona Browne
Kilmallock Ceile Corbett
Rathkeale Catherine Power
Ahane/Castleconnell/Montpelier
Nicole Lavin
Cappamore Fiona Holmes

Category B Boys
Ahane/Castleconnell/M Bobby Kaghazchi
Rathkeale Enda Walsh

Category B Girls
Our Lady of Lourdes Mary Carey
Kilcornan Anna Behan
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Emma Curran
Rathkeale Eimear Feane

Category C Team Award
Ahane/Castleconnell/M U/16 Relay Girls
Bruff Grange Meanus U/14 Olympic Handball Girls
Cappagh U/16 Girls Table Tennis
Kildimo/Pallaskenry U/10 Draughts
Rathkeale U14 Boys Draughts

Category D Team Award
Ballybrown/Clarina U/12 Gaelic Football
Bruff/Grange/Meanus U/12 Soccer Girls
Kildimo/Pallaskenry U/13 Girls Rounders
Rathkeale U15 Girls Rounders
Our Lady of Lourdes U15 Boys Indoor Soccer

Category E Team Award
Ballybrown/Clarina U/14 Mixed Skittles
Ballingarry/Granagh U/14 Group Singing
Rathkeale U13 Choir

Category F Merit Award
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Akash Chaudri
Rathkeale Oonagh Walsh

Category H Youth U/18 Award
Cappagh Denise Lyons
Kilcornan Sinead Walsh
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Chris McMahon

Category G Youth O/18 Award
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Noelle Nicholson
Our Lady of Lourdes Rebecca Kearns

Volunteer Recognition Award
Abbeyfeale Margaret Murphy
Ballybrown/Clarina Michael O’Brien
Kilcornan Lyn Nolan
Our Lady of Lourdes Mary Phelan

Presentation of the O/18 Youth Award & Volunteer Award will take place at the 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala Function in the Rathkeale House Hotel on Saturday 7th November 2009 at 8p.m.

Presentation of Category A - F + the U18 Youth Award will take place in the Rathkeale Community Centre on Sunday 15th November 2009 at 4p.m. Buffet Lunch + Presentations + Disco

Website
Limerick Community Games has gained an exceptionally valuable asset over the past number of months that being the Limerick Community Games website. Damien O’Brien from Ballybrown/ Clarina must be acknowledged for all the time and work he has dedicated to creating this fantastic site to ensure everyone is kept up to date around the city and county. Each area can add information to the site and it will also be updated regularly with county news. A sincere Thank you to Damien and the website can be accessed at www.limerickcommunitygames.com

Youth Weekend
Every year Youth from all around the country get together for a weekend organized by the National Youth Director. This year was no different and Limerick was represented by Antóin Fitzsimons and Paul Blackwell at Birr Outdoor Education Centre in Youth Director Kevin Doyle’s home county of Offaly. A great weekend was had by all as the weekend involved both Leadership training and activities organized by the centre. Anthony Fitzsimons carried out the Leadership course on Saturday morning which was deemed both beneficial and motivating in the development of children in sport by all those who took part. Saturday evening and Sunday was devoted to challenges of a rather different kind. The Youth took part in Archery, body surfing down rapids on the River Shannon, jumping a 10ft drop at a Lough gate nearby and they also spent some time absailing off a 50ft drop into the Shannon. This might have seemed like heart wrenching stuff but Antóin insists “everyone rose to the challenge, it was a great weekend”. If activities similar to this interest you the Youth Committee AGM will take place on Saturday November 14th at 4pm in Headquarters, Rathkeale. All youth between the ages of 16 and 25 are invited to attend.

Area Notes
I would like to advise all area P.R.O.’s to please send all their notes directly to the papers either by email or the person in your area who takes care of the notes to ensure that they will appear in the papers. My main aim is to treat each area fairly therefore I feel that each area should carry out the same procedures each week. The P.R.O.’s in each area are doing a fantastic job and this is plain to see in all of the papers. However if there is anything you are not sure about or you’re new to the job like myself feel free to contact me at aine4mlimerick@hotmail.com
 

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2009-08-25

The Limerick results from the second & Third weekends can be found here!!

Photos from the second weekend can be found here

Photos from the Third weekend can be found here

If anyone has images of either of the weekends that they would like to upload send them to damienobrien@limerickcommunitygames.com

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