Crookedwood GAA Notes 

Junior Championship 

We travelled to Cullion on Tuesday evening last to take on the home team in round 3 of the junior championship. On what was a very hot evening for hurling, we emerged victorious to keep our interest in this competition alive. Even though we were completely in control in the first quarter, scores were hard to come by, as we struggled to find our radar, and hoped that the mounting wide tally wouldn’t come back to haunt us. However, in the second quarter our dominance yielded scores and we went in at half-time, 1-8 to 1-1 ahead. Cullion came at us hard in the third quarter, but we held firm and were eight points up at the water break. As the lads tired in the final quarter, the home team outscored us by 1-3 to 0-3, with a consolation goal coming in injury time. Final score; Crookedwood 1-17 Cullion 2-9. Well done to both teams for their efforts in the very warm conditions. Team: A.Mitchell, C.Yourell, G.Brennan, J.Butler, Cathal Bawle, J.Kiernan, D.Hyland, Ciaran Bawle (0-2), B.McCarthy (0-7), C.Savage (1-3), O.Boyle, S.McCarthy (0-3), C.McGovern, E.Murray (0-2), S.Darby. Subs:  N.Kiernan for McGovern, R.Burge for Darby. 

Division 1 League 

Crookedwood 3-11 Castlepollard 1-19. We concluded our league campaign with a worthwhile run out against Castlepollard recently. Castlepollard started the brighter and went into an early lead as our lads struggled to settle. However, as the game progressed, we grew into the game and played some good hurling. The game ebbed and flowed and there was never much between the sides at any stage, but ultimately the greater experience saw Pollard emerged victorious. Team: Adam Mitchell, John Kiernan, Damien Grifferty, Adam Bate, Cathal Bawle, Feichin Og Brennan, D.Hyland, Eddie Nally, Ronan Scally, Conor Savage, Shane McGovern (0-2), Simon McCarthy (0-1), Barry O’Mara (1-5), Brian McLoughlin (0-1), Noel Yourell (2-1). Subs used; Ger Brennan (0-1), Enda Murray, Oisín Boyle 

Joe McDonagh Champions 

History was made in Croke Park as our Senior hurlers won our first ever Joe McDonagh cup. This was a great team performance as we totally outclassed Kerry and won easy enough in the end. Well done to all involved. 

Division 1 relegation playoff 

After the highs of winning the Joe McDonagh seven days previously had not faded away, the hurlers took on Laois in the league playoff to decide our status for 2022. After another great battling performance, the lads left Portlaoise relegated to Division 2, beaten 1-27 to 0-27.   

Westmeath Camogie 

Westmeath recently won the U-16 “C “ All Ireland Championship. There was three Crookedwood girls on the victorious panel, namely Aine McKenna, Sarah Downes and Ava Maleady. Well done to all involved. 

Health & Safety 

We would like to remind everyone that dogs are not permitted on our grounds at any time, the only exception to this is guide dogs.  

Underage Training 

Underage training continues for our under 9s and under 7s every Friday at 6:30, in tandem with underage camogie training. It’s great to see the excitement & passion on show every Friday, long may it continue. 

Child Safeguarding & Garda Vetting 

Please note that Child Safeguarding, Garda Vetting and Foundation Coaching courses for all coaches is required and essential as part of GAA requirements. This is a great time to make sure you are up to date in all areas. If you need further clarification or information on available courses, please contact Niall O’Brien on 087-1473360 

Lotto  

Results for Thursday 22nd July for a jackpot of €6,650: numbers drawn were 2,11,13,16. The jackpot was not won, and the following were the prize winners: Colin Murray (Online), Con Ryan, Emer Hyland. Our next draw will be on Thursday 5th August. Like all clubs, normal fundraising activities have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. To that end we are asking all club supporters, near and far to support our lotto as this is the only means we have available to pay the bills. You can now play online via the link; www.klubfunder.com and search for CrookedwoodGAAClub/lotto. It is easy to play and set-up an account if you wish to do so. For smartphone users there is also an app called Klubapp where you can select Crookedwood as your club and play the lotto at the touch of a button. This gives Crookedwood people all over the world a simple option to support the club. We are still accepting cash payments if the online method is not for you. There is also an option to pay in advance for a year, please contact any club member and the paperwork can be posted or emailed to you. Thank you for your continued support. 

Membership 

Membership is now due for 2021. It can be paid online on our Klubfunder page, please contact any committee member for more info or to pay your membership. The membership rates are as follows: Adult (over 18 player/mentor/committee) membership is €40, Family €80, Student (over 18) €30, Underage €25, Nursery €20, Social Member (giving insured access to walking track) €25. Renewing online is straightforward but if anyone runs into difficulty please contact me on 087-7867663  

Community help 

We would like to reassure you that Crookedwood GAA is available to help all in the community with anything and everything that needs to be done, e.g., to get your shopping, prescriptions, fuel supplies, etc. If you, or someone you know needs assistance, please contact any of the following or any committee member. Feichin Brennan (087-6744651), Gerry Butler (087-4129846), Derek Orme (086-8736636), Deirdre Orme (087-0547791), Ciaran McKenna (087-2777444), Barbara Orme (087-6103611). 

Walking Track 

The walking track will be open and lit up every evening for paid up members to avail of a safe area to exercise. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to while using the track. 

Contact 

I can be contacted at 087-7867663 or via email at the following: [email protected]  

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