It was with great sadness last weekend that we learned of the death of Kathleen O’ Brien. Kathleen was one of the unsung heroes of our parish and GAA club. She was the vice treasurer of the GAA club and worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Our thought and prayers are with her husband Joe and daughters Emma, Louise and Fiona and her extended family.
Community Games
Our Community Games U11 (1st August) hurlers had a great win over Kilcormac Killoughey on Monday evening last . Leading by 3:04 to 3:01 at half time they managed to hold on to the lead and win by the narrowest of margins with a full time score of 3:10 to 5:03. This is the 1st time we ever recorded a victory in this competition. Team Rory McIntyre. Kieran Coughlan. Mark Gleeson. Oisin Darcy (Capt). James Dooley. Macdarra Murphy. Mairtin Og Ryan. Jack Molloy. Micheal Hackett. James Hennessy. Hugh Claffey. Subs Aaron Dooley for Michael Hacket. H.Carroll for H.Claffey. Aaron Quegan for M. Murphy.
Cummann Na mBunscol Hurling & Camogie
Well done to the boys from Rath National School who won the Cummann Na mBunscol hurling final beating Seir Kieran National School by 7:10 to 0:15. (See separate match report)
Also well done to girls who played Killoughey Schools in the final, but unfortunately it wasn’t their day.
Lotto:
Numbers drawn for Monday 28th May were 9, 19, 22 & 28. There was no jackpot winner and we had 7 match 3 winners. They were C&A Troy c/o Catherine Troy, Alan Maher c/o Danny Maher, Marie Pierce c/o Brendan Mannion, A Dermody c/o Joe Dermody, Johnny Kelly c/o Jimmy O’Brien, R Kirwan c/o P Nugent. Promoter’s prize was won by Noel Quegan. Next week’s jackpot is €6,950 and Team 5 is on rota.
Numbers drawn for Saturday 12th May were 18, 19, 24 & 26. There was no jackpot or match 3 winners. Five lucky dips were drawn out. Louise O’Brien c/o Joe O’Brien, Patrick Carroll c/o Nellie Carroll, Killian & Owen c/o Gavin Nugent, Alan Mannion c/o Joe Mannion, Theresa O’Leary c/o Seamus Nolan. Promoters prize was won by Brian Gath. Next week’s jackpot is €6,650 and Team 3 is on rota.
Our annual Golf Classic takes place this year on the 27th July in Birr golf course.
Junior B Hurling
Coolderry 4-16, Drumcullen 0-10. The less said about this the better. Apart from a spurt after the break, Drumcullen played second fiddle to a fit and determined host who dominated in most positions on the field. Leading by 3-7 to 0-4 at half time, the outcome was never in doubt. Improved attendance at training would be a welcome development if players wish to show pride in their personal performance. Team: C. O’Meara, S.Kelly, J. Brophy, H. Troy, D. Mahon, W. Spain, L. Kelly, M. Connolly, D. Spain(0-4), J. McCarthy(0-3), J. Kelly, A. McHugh, M. Kennedy, C. Dooley, E. Barrett(o-1), Sub: N. O’Leary (0-2)
Fixtures
Division 2 Hurling league -Drumcullen v Brosna Gaels on Friday 18th May at 19;00 in Rath.
Junior B Hurling –Drumcullen v Belmont on Saturday 19th May at 19;00 in Rath.
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Numbers drawn Saturday 5th May were 4, 6, 11 & 18. There was no jackpot winner and five match three winners each won €30: Joseph Mannion c/o Self, John Mannion c/o Jennifer Guinan, Jimmy Cox c/o Martin Ryan, Brendan Lucas c/o Martin Ryan, John Gath c/o Brian Gath. Promoters prize was won by Sean Yates. This week’s jackpot is €6,500 and Team 2 is on rota.
Our annual Golf Classic takes place this year on the 27th July in Birr golf course.
Division 2 League.
Shamrock 0-25, Drumcullen 0-15. After a good performance in the first half the sides were level at 11 points each, however a poor challenge cost us Conor Gath before half time. Shamrock dominated the 2nd half and deserved their win. Team: E Gath, B O’Meara, D Maher, J McCarthy, D Gath, J Murray, D Guinan, J Troy, C Gath, S Hanrahan, J Cashin, C Guinan, C Guilfoyle, H Ryan, P Cashin.
Division. 4 League.
Our Juniors had their first competitive fixture of the season against Carrig and Riverstown on Friday last. Result -Carrig & Riverstown 3-15 Drumcullen 1-12. Team: Stephen Ryan, Hugh Troy, John Brophy, Eoghan Barrett, Liam Kelly, Willie Spain, Mike Connolly, Cathal Dooley, David Spain, Eoin Gath, Joe Kelly, Conor O Meara, Mark Kennedy, Conor Guilfoyle, Andy McHugh. Subs: Dan Troy, Liam Guinan, Noel Mannion, Eoin Mannion. Paraic Watkins. Drumcullen gave a solid performance and led early, however some soft goals were conceded.
Fixtures
U13 Hurling League -Drumcullen v Kinnity on Friday 11th May at 7;30 in Kinnity.
U15 Hurling League -Drumcullen v Kilcormac Killoughey on Wednesday 9th May at 7;30 in Clareen.
Junior B Hurling –Drumcullen v Coolderry on Sunday 13th May at 12;00 in Coolderry.
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Having reached the division B semi-final from the previous week, Drumcullen/Seir Kieran played Na Fianna on Sunday in the Faithfull Fields which they won 7:07 to 1:03. They then progressed to the final to play CRC Gaels, however after trailing by 5 points to no score at half time Drumcullen/Seir Kieran were in a good position of a strong wind in the second half. But an early goal from CRC put us on the back foot and we never recovered. Drumcullen/Seir Kieran 1:01 – CRC Gaels 2:05. Thanks to the lads and management who performed fantastic over the two weekends.
Lotto:
Numbers drawn Saturday 21th April were 4, 9, 15 & 21. There was no jackpot winner and fifteen match three winners each won €10: Karen Connolly c/o Peadar Nugent: Willie Short c/o Martin Ryan: Billie Gath c/o Brian Gath: Paddy O’Leary c/o Shammy Nolan: Mary & Charlene c/o Mary Parkinson: Mohammed c/o Marie Lyons. Padraig Horan c/o John Guinan: Ann Rigney c/o Ger Gath: Eddie Mush c/o Noel Quegan: Catherine Ryland c/o Peadar Nugent: Greg Carroll c/o Martin Ryan: Aoife Hayes c/o Joseph Mannion: Mary McDonald c/o Brian Gath: Ann Molloy c/o Shammy Nolan: Niall O’Leary c/o Shammy Nolan. This week’s jackpot is €6,200 and Team 5 is on rota.
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Our second round of the championship against Brosna Gaels fell foul to a break-down in communication regarding the official time, with both teams given different times. This fixture will be re-fixed after the summer county hurling season is over.
U14 Feile Hurling
Congratulations to Drumcullen/Clareen U14 Feile team who had wins over Coolderry and Shinrone and were narrowly beaten by Birr, however they still qualify for the semi-finals which take place next Sunday 22nd April in the Faithfull fields at 10:00am. All support greatly appreciated.
U17 Hurling League
Our next fixture is on Wednesday 18th at 7pm v Shinrone in Rath.
Lotto:
Numbers drawn Saturday 14th April were 3, 11, 19 & 29. There was no jackpot winner and one match three winner won €150: Nicole Murphy c/o Joe Mannion. Joseph Mannion won the promoters prize. This week’s jackpot is €6,050 and Team 4 are on rota.
Sympathy:
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late: Joe Colgan Thomastown. Joe was a former player, coach and Chairman of the club.
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Club Notes -28th May 2018
/in Club Notes /by Peter DarcySympathy
It was with great sadness last weekend that we learned of the death of Kathleen O’ Brien. Kathleen was one of the unsung heroes of our parish and GAA club. She was the vice treasurer of the GAA club and worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Our thought and prayers are with her husband Joe and daughters Emma, Louise and Fiona and her extended family.
Community Games
Our Community Games U11 (1st August) hurlers had a great win over Kilcormac Killoughey on Monday evening last . Leading by 3:04 to 3:01 at half time they managed to hold on to the lead and win by the narrowest of margins with a full time score of 3:10 to 5:03. This is the 1st time we ever recorded a victory in this competition. Team Rory McIntyre. Kieran Coughlan. Mark Gleeson. Oisin Darcy (Capt). James Dooley. Macdarra Murphy. Mairtin Og Ryan. Jack Molloy. Micheal Hackett. James Hennessy. Hugh Claffey. Subs Aaron Dooley for Michael Hacket. H.Carroll for H.Claffey. Aaron Quegan for M. Murphy.
Cummann Na mBunscol Hurling & Camogie
Well done to the boys from Rath National School who won the Cummann Na mBunscol hurling final beating Seir Kieran National School by 7:10 to 0:15. (See separate match report)
Also well done to girls who played Killoughey Schools in the final, but unfortunately it wasn’t their day.
Lotto:
Numbers drawn for Monday 28th May were 9, 19, 22 & 28. There was no jackpot winner and we had 7 match 3 winners. They were C&A Troy c/o Catherine Troy, Alan Maher c/o Danny Maher, Marie Pierce c/o Brendan Mannion, A Dermody c/o Joe Dermody, Johnny Kelly c/o Jimmy O’Brien, R Kirwan c/o P Nugent. Promoter’s prize was won by Noel Quegan. Next week’s jackpot is €6,950 and Team 5 is on rota.
Cul Camps
This year’s Cul-Camps will run from 2nd – 6th July. Register online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online.
Golf Classic
Our annual Golf Classic takes place this year on Friday the 27th July in Birr golf course. Timesheet and sponsorship are now available.
Fixtures
Division 2 Hurling league Drumcullen v Carrig & Riverstown Tuesday 29th May in Carraig at 7;30pm.
Division 4 Hurling league Drumcullen v Carrig & Belmont Thursday 31st May in Rath at 7;30pm.
Club Notes -14th May 2018
/in Club Notes /by Peter DarcyLotto:
Numbers drawn for Saturday 12th May were 18, 19, 24 & 26. There was no jackpot or match 3 winners. Five lucky dips were drawn out. Louise O’Brien c/o Joe O’Brien, Patrick Carroll c/o Nellie Carroll, Killian & Owen c/o Gavin Nugent, Alan Mannion c/o Joe Mannion, Theresa O’Leary c/o Seamus Nolan. Promoters prize was won by Brian Gath. Next week’s jackpot is €6,650 and Team 3 is on rota.
Cul Camps
This year’s Cul-Camps will run from 2nd – 6th July. Register online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online.
Golf Classic
Our annual Golf Classic takes place this year on the 27th July in Birr golf course.
Junior B Hurling
Coolderry 4-16, Drumcullen 0-10. The less said about this the better. Apart from a spurt after the break, Drumcullen played second fiddle to a fit and determined host who dominated in most positions on the field. Leading by 3-7 to 0-4 at half time, the outcome was never in doubt. Improved attendance at training would be a welcome development if players wish to show pride in their personal performance. Team: C. O’Meara, S.Kelly, J. Brophy, H. Troy, D. Mahon, W. Spain, L. Kelly, M. Connolly, D. Spain(0-4), J. McCarthy(0-3), J. Kelly, A. McHugh, M. Kennedy, C. Dooley, E. Barrett(o-1), Sub: N. O’Leary (0-2)
Fixtures
Division 2 Hurling league -Drumcullen v Brosna Gaels on Friday 18th May at 19;00 in Rath.
Junior B Hurling –Drumcullen v Belmont on Saturday 19th May at 19;00 in Rath.
Club Notes -7th May 2018
/in Club Notes /by Peter DarcyLotto
Numbers drawn Saturday 5th May were 4, 6, 11 & 18. There was no jackpot winner and five match three winners each won €30: Joseph Mannion c/o Self, John Mannion c/o Jennifer Guinan, Jimmy Cox c/o Martin Ryan, Brendan Lucas c/o Martin Ryan, John Gath c/o Brian Gath. Promoters prize was won by Sean Yates. This week’s jackpot is €6,500 and Team 2 is on rota.
Cul Camps
This year’s Cul-Camps will run from 2nd – 6th July. Register online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online.
Golf Classic
Our annual Golf Classic takes place this year on the 27th July in Birr golf course.
Division 2 League.
Shamrock 0-25, Drumcullen 0-15. After a good performance in the first half the sides were level at 11 points each, however a poor challenge cost us Conor Gath before half time. Shamrock dominated the 2nd half and deserved their win. Team: E Gath, B O’Meara, D Maher, J McCarthy, D Gath, J Murray, D Guinan, J Troy, C Gath, S Hanrahan, J Cashin, C Guinan, C Guilfoyle, H Ryan, P Cashin.
Division. 4 League.
Our Juniors had their first competitive fixture of the season against Carrig and Riverstown on Friday last. Result -Carrig & Riverstown 3-15 Drumcullen 1-12. Team: Stephen Ryan, Hugh Troy, John Brophy, Eoghan Barrett, Liam Kelly, Willie Spain, Mike Connolly, Cathal Dooley, David Spain, Eoin Gath, Joe Kelly, Conor O Meara, Mark Kennedy, Conor Guilfoyle, Andy McHugh. Subs: Dan Troy, Liam Guinan, Noel Mannion, Eoin Mannion. Paraic Watkins. Drumcullen gave a solid performance and led early, however some soft goals were conceded.
Fixtures
U13 Hurling League -Drumcullen v Kinnity on Friday 11th May at 7;30 in Kinnity.
U15 Hurling League -Drumcullen v Kilcormac Killoughey on Wednesday 9th May at 7;30 in Clareen.
Junior B Hurling –Drumcullen v Coolderry on Sunday 13th May at 12;00 in Coolderry.
Club Notes -23rd April 2018
/in Club Notes /by Peter DarcyU14 Feile Hurling
Having reached the division B semi-final from the previous week, Drumcullen/Seir Kieran played Na Fianna on Sunday in the Faithfull Fields which they won 7:07 to 1:03. They then progressed to the final to play CRC Gaels, however after trailing by 5 points to no score at half time Drumcullen/Seir Kieran were in a good position of a strong wind in the second half. But an early goal from CRC put us on the back foot and we never recovered. Drumcullen/Seir Kieran 1:01 – CRC Gaels 2:05. Thanks to the lads and management who performed fantastic over the two weekends.
Lotto:
Numbers drawn Saturday 21th April were 4, 9, 15 & 21. There was no jackpot winner and fifteen match three winners each won €10: Karen Connolly c/o Peadar Nugent: Willie Short c/o Martin Ryan: Billie Gath c/o Brian Gath: Paddy O’Leary c/o Shammy Nolan: Mary & Charlene c/o Mary Parkinson: Mohammed c/o Marie Lyons. Padraig Horan c/o John Guinan: Ann Rigney c/o Ger Gath: Eddie Mush c/o Noel Quegan: Catherine Ryland c/o Peadar Nugent: Greg Carroll c/o Martin Ryan: Aoife Hayes c/o Joseph Mannion: Mary McDonald c/o Brian Gath: Ann Molloy c/o Shammy Nolan: Niall O’Leary c/o Shammy Nolan. This week’s jackpot is €6,200 and Team 5 is on rota.
Club Notes -16th April 2018
/in Club Notes /by Peter DarcyHurling Championship.
Our second round of the championship against Brosna Gaels fell foul to a break-down in communication regarding the official time, with both teams given different times. This fixture will be re-fixed after the summer county hurling season is over.
U14 Feile Hurling
Congratulations to Drumcullen/Clareen U14 Feile team who had wins over Coolderry and Shinrone and were narrowly beaten by Birr, however they still qualify for the semi-finals which take place next Sunday 22nd April in the Faithfull fields at 10:00am. All support greatly appreciated.
U17 Hurling League
Our next fixture is on Wednesday 18th at 7pm v Shinrone in Rath.
Lotto:
Numbers drawn Saturday 14th April were 3, 11, 19 & 29. There was no jackpot winner and one match three winner won €150: Nicole Murphy c/o Joe Mannion. Joseph Mannion won the promoters prize. This week’s jackpot is €6,050 and Team 4 are on rota.
Sympathy:
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late: Joe Colgan Thomastown. Joe was a former player, coach and Chairman of the club.