Condolences

Clonkill Hurling Club extends its deepest sympathy to the following families on their recent bereavements:

The Morgan Family Collinstown on the death of Brendan Morgan.

The Doherty Family, Delvin on the death of Carmel Doherty

 

Annabel

Everyone in our community was deeply shocked on 2nd of November last when the news emerged of young Annabel Loughlin’s untimely passing.

Annabel, only 3 years old, was a loving daughter of Enda and Eileen Loughlin, and a devoted sister to Senan and TJ.

Anyone who attended a Clonkill event, whether it was training, a challenge or championship match, quickly became familiar with Annabel - she always had her Hurley in one hand, while hanging out of Daddy’s leg with the other.

Although Annabel was an only girl, her parents always affirmed that she was well able to hold her own and when they spoke about her, it was always with such pride and love.

Enda and his family have been stalwarts of Clonkill Hurling Club for many years. Indeed, Enda had captained the Clonkill Intermediate Team to the Final this year, and the replay of this match was played on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th October.

Eileen, Senan, TJ and Annabel were all in attendance that day to support Enda, who, once again, was wearing the green and gold with pride.

Annabel was one of  first over to Enda after his disappointment of losing the final. Everyone could see she had her Daddy wrapped around her little finger, as she kissed him and he broke out in smile.

Following her tragic passing, Annabel’s removal was held on Monday evening 5th of November 2018 and hundreds of people attended the family home to offer condolences to the family.

Annabel’s funeral mass was in Delvin the following day and burial was to Taughmon Cemetery.

 

To Annabel’s Parents Eileen & Enda, her brothers Senan and TJ, her  Grandparents, Peter and Pat Loughlin and Eilish and Willie O’Driscoll, and the extended Family of young Annabel Loughlin we extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Annabel will be fondly remembered by everyone in Clonkill Hurling Club.

 

Lotto

We offer the facility for a yearly ticket or a direct debit which takes some of the hassle away. 
If you are interested in either the Direct Debit or the yearly ticket, please contact one of the following: 
Declan Leonard, Tommie Keegan or Dee O’Reilly

 

07 November 2018 No’s Drawn 4,7,16,19

Jackpot €7400

No  Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winners (8) – Imelda Greville, John Hoey, Roisin Scally, Michael Muldoon, Coffey Family, Mary Maher, Christopher Scally & Aoife Murtagh

 

 

11 November 2018 No’s Drawn 1,17 18,19

Jackpot €7550.00

No  Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winner – Henry Abbott (Junior)

 

18 November 2018 No’s Drawn 2,16,17,21

Jackpot €7700

No  Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winners (2) – Mary Dollard and Tommy McArdle

 

25 November 2018 No’s Drawn 2,9,18,27

Jackpot €7850

No  Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winners – Jimmy Muldoon, Pat Loughlin & Hannah O’Toole

 

02 December 2018 No’s Drawn 24,25,26,28

Jackpot €8000

No  Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winner – James Flynn

 

 

 

09 December 2018 No’s Drawn 6,13,15,17

Jackpot €8150

No  Jackpot Winner

Match 3 Winner – None

Ber Dollard & Norah Gilhooley winner of €50 each

 

AGM

Clonkill Hurling Club will hold their AGM in the Club House on Friday the 28th of December 2018 at 7pm.

All are welcome to attend.

Speedy Recovery

Clonkill Hurling Club would like to wish Luke Folan a speedy recovery.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following:

Deirdre McEnerney and John Fagan on the birth of their son

Darina Price and Adam Price on their birth of their son.

 

CBS North Leinster Hurling Championship

Well done to the CBS Team and in particular to the Clonkill lads on winning the North Westmeath Hurling Championship

 

 

 

Under 21 Hurling Final

Clonkill qualified for the Under 21 Final after defeating Castletown Geoghegan and Fr Daltons.

The final was fixed for the 8th of December in TEG Cusack Park.

Clonkill faced a familiar side in the final, Raharney.

1.30pm was the throw in and James McGrath was the man in charge.

Weather conditions were as to be expected for the 8th of December and were a disadvantage to both sides.

It was not a record attendance in TEG Cusack Park, but to the Supporters that did brave the elements this game was not disappointing.

In the first half it seemed to be tit for tat, with maybe Raharney  having a slight upper hand.

Niall Mitchell registered the first score for Clonkill which was a well taken free.

Followed by a well taken point from the very lively Stephen Colgan.

With 20 minutes gone in the match Clonkill trailed by 3 points and all momentum would have appeared to be with Raharney.  At half time Raharney led by 2 points.

A goal was needed in the Clonkill Camp and who better to score it than Jordy Smyth who is quickly becoming the Saint of Goals in Clonkill.

The goal came approximately 1 minute into the resumption of the second half.

Niall Mitchell collected a long delivery and slipped a pass to the advancing Joe Moran, who in turn put the ball across for Jordan Smyth who neatly placed it into the back of the net.

2 further points were added by Mitchell and Colgan after this.

The game remained fiercely competitive with Raharney still fighting for every ball.  Clonkill had to remain focused.

Goal No.2 arrived  mid way through the second half when Niall Mitchell who was on song, caught a high ball turned and struck it in to the back of the Raharney net.

Raharney’s Eoghan Aherne scored Raharney’s only goal on the hour mark and Mitchell added 2 more points after this.

At the final whistle Clonkill had 7 points to spare and were crowned worthy winners for 2018.

Clonkill gave a fine display of hurling on the day,  John Kenny was rock solid in defence who was very well assisted by Liam Moran and Darragh Egerton who just seems to play his game to consistent perfection.

Joe Moran, Stephen Colgan and Jordy Smyth were a constant threat to the Raharney Defence.

Niall Mitchell scored 1-13 for Clonkill on the day, his very presence on the pitch was enough to unnerve the opposition and overall, he was exceptional for Clonkill.

Manager Fergal Fagan was very happy after the match and said that  the 25 lads on the panel put in a great effort all year and he was delighted they got their reward.

Mattie Conaty presented the cup to Niall Mitchell, who was a very deserving Captain

 

Junior Hurling Final

Best of Luck to the Clonkill Junior Team who play Castletown Geoghegan in the Final in Lakepoint Park (St Lomans) this Saturday the 8th of December @ 1.30pm

 

 

Senior Hurling Final

The eagerly awaited final of Clonkill and Raharney was played on the 27th of October which was a Saturday.

Brendan Murtagh played a captain's part as Clonkill won their 15th Westmeath senior hurling title.

There was very little between the teams in the first-half. Brendan Murtagh was reliable as always with his frees.

However, a goal by Conor Raleigh put Raharney 1-3 to 0-3 ahead after 11 minutes.

Six minutes later the sides were on level terms when a fine sideline cut by Luke Loughlin teed up Mark Keegan for a well-taken goal.

At half time Raharney led by the narrowest of margins 1-6 to 1-5 .

Brendan Murtagh scored his eighth point in the 59th minute to put Clonkill four points to the good and the Clonkill supporter could relax.

However, the pressure was back on when Niall Flanagan got a crucial touch to a long delivery from Sean Quinn in the last minute of normal time.

Eoin Price spurned a glorious opportunity to seal the deal for Clonkill.

Clonkill held on to win by a single point.

Clonkill’s Panel - A Mitchell; D Egerton, J Kenny, M McGrath; A McGrath, P Dowdall, L Folan; S Power, B Murtagh; K Reilly, M Keegan, L Loughlin; E Price, A Price, A Dowdall, N Mitchell, C Austin, J Smyth, N Dowdall, & J O'Brien

 

Ballyboden – First Round of Leinster

“They didn’t win but they gave it everything in a classic encounter and forced extra-time with a remarkable display of character in the circumstances.”

This was one of the Captions from a National paper after the heroic performance by the Clonkill Senior Squad on 6th of November last in Parnell Park.

It was tough night for Clonkill and Brendan Murtagh hit 0-11.

Clonkill opened the game at a  frantic pace to run up a 0-6 to 0-2 lead in the first quarter.

Brendan Murtagh’s point for us, four minutes into stoppage time forced the extra period

 

 

Ballyboden 1-9 to 0-10 ahead at half-time, but we were very hopefully and from a Supporters view, things looked promising.

The teams were level five times throughout the second-half in a frantic affair.

Luke Loughlin’s 43rd minute goal after good work along the left end line by Niall Mitchell left it at 1-11 apiece.

Ballyboden continually took the lead in the closing quarter but Clonkill simply refused to throw in the towel and hit back on each occasion.

Niall McMorrow, (Ballyboden), thought he’d hit the winning point in injury-time but Brendan Murtagh’s eighth point of the evening levelled it at 1-17 to 1-17 and forced extra-time.

 

Niall Mitchell scored a goal near the finish, which created some drama .

But there was to be no fairy-tale ending for us, as Doherty (Ballyboden) struck for second goal in the 82nd minute.

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CLONKILL PANEL : A Mitchell; D Egerton, J Kenny, M McGrath; A McGrath, P Dowdall, L Folan; S Power, C Austin; L Loughlin, M Keegan, A Dowdall; A Price, E Price, B Murtagh, N Mitchell, J Smyth, J O’Brien  and J Fagan

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Looking back on 2018, Hurling wise, we had a Successful Year.

We would like to wish all our members, supporters, players, management & committee a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

Without each and every one of you the success of club would not be where it is today.

For every part you play in progressing the club it is truly appreciated and we thank you.

DVD for Sale

Anyone interest in buying the SHC Final for 2018 or the Ballyboden -v- Clonkill Match please contact 085 174 2924

 

Dance Lessons Jive Me Crazy with JL Live

Learn to Jive while getting Fit and having fun.

Classes are being held in Clonkill GAA Club House every Tuesday night from 7.30pm until 9pm

For more information please contact John on 087 2667018 or Laura on 086 106 4873.

 
Tractor Run – In Aid of Michelle Greene

Tractor/Vintage/Lorry 4/4 Run in Aid of Michell Greene

Sunday the 16th of December registration starting from 11.00am

Family 5k

Bake Sale & Raffle

For more information please contact Paul Kellaghan 087 468 7898 or David Nolan 085 148 6947.

 

Loughegar Community Group

Loughegar Community Group are delighted to announce approval has been granted for funding for a Playground in Loughegar by Westmeath Community Development and Westmeath County Council.  Installation planned to begin in early 2019

 

Clonkill Christmas Market

The Clonkill Christmas Market Committee would like to thank everyone that came along to support the Christmas Market.

A social night for the community and all involved is being held in Murrays The Wood on the 22nd of December next.

Finger Food and a free Raffle will be held on the night.

All are welcome so please come and join us from 9pm onwards.

 

Clonkill Christmas Market – Committee

The Clonkill Christmas Market Committee Clothes Collection is still ongoing

Please contact Vivienne Mulligan, Sinéad Uí Mhurchú & Oliver Scally for further details.

 

Meet & Train

We hope to resume the Meet & Train in the new year if there is enough interest every Wednesday night from  7.30pm to 8.30pm

This is for adults only and anyone interested in taking part should contact 087 205 1404.

 

Bowls

Bowls in the  Club House every Wednesday night from 8.00 to 9.30pm

 

Spinning Monday & Thursday for 2019

We are hoping to continue with the spinning classes every Monday and Thursday in the New Year

7.30 to  8.30pm 14 bikes available €5.00 per class.

If you would be interested in doing this class, please forward your name by text to  087 205 1404

 

Clubify

We are now using the Clubify App, this is a great way of keeping up to date with fixtures and what is going on within the club, download this app and never miss a game again.

 

Defibulator – Location

The Defibulator has been placed on the wall of the Play School which is opposite our Hurling Pitch, a list of names and numbers are provided with people who have done a course and are qualified to use this device, please familiarise yourself with the location, in case of emergency.

 

Notes

If you have any messages of congratulations or votes of sympathy or match reports which you wish to have included in the club notes, please contact any committee member and we will include them if at all possible.

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