Patrickswell Junior A footballers claimed the City Championship title

September 30, 2013

Patrickswell - City Junior A Football Champions
Senior Hurlers: The Senior hurlers contest the County Cup Final against Granagh-Ballingarry on Sunday October 6 at 1.45pm in the Gaelic Grounds. Please come along to support the players and management in their quest for silverware.

Junior A footballers: The Junior A footballers claimed the City Championship title after a scintillating first half performance against Na Piarsaigh. Brian O'Sullivan opened the scoring with a point, however Na Piarsaigh equalised immediately. Patrickswell launched a rapid offensive and punished the Caherdavin men with a devastating fifteen minute spell. Jack Kelleher struck a point before Brian O'Sullivan rattled the net to put the 'Well 1-2 to 0-1 ahead. Barry Foley contributed two points to supplement points from Lar Considine and Kevin O'Brien. The scoreboard displayed 1-6 to 0-1 when Kevin O'Brien notched a decisive second goal and Tom O'Brien fired over. Patrickswell eased off the throttle and Na Piarsaigh salvaged three points to trail by 2-7 to 0-4 at the interval.

Na Piarsaigh started the second half confidently and Patrickswell were under pressure. Our opponents scored two points to narrow the deficit, although Lar Considine claimed a point to establish an eight point margin at 2-8 to 0-6. Four unanswered points from Na Piarsaigh caused a few nerves, but Lar Considine's late point cemented the victory by 2-9 to 0-10. Well done to the players and management for this great success.

Junior A hurlers: The Junior A hurlers suffered disappointment when Na Piarsaigh beat them in the latter stages of the City Championship final. Patrickswell were first on the scoreboard when Wesley Morrissey notched a point. Na Piarsaigh were quick to reply with two points, however Aaron Gillane stepped up with a goal and point within a minute. The Caherdavin side added two points before Declan O'Grady claimed his own point. Na Piarsaigh reached level terms at 1-3 to 0-6 with two fresh points. Jeffrey Foley and Eoin MacNamara helped out with additional points before Wesley Morrissey struck a second goal. Patrickswell held a 2-5 to 0-8 advantage at half-time.

Na Piarsaigh began the second half on the attack and were rewarded with two points. Aaron Gillane and Eoin MacNamara kept the 'Well ahead by 2-7 to 0-11 when they shot over the crossbar. Unfortunately Na Piarsaigh delivered a hammer blow with ten minutes remaining. Their forward rounded Patrickswell goalkeeper Gary Murphy and kicked the sliotar home. Their goal was followed by four unanswered points to build a 1-15 to 2-7 lead over the 'Well. Dean Cawley's goal on the stroke of full-time generated some hope; however Na Piarsaigh survived by 1-15 to 3-7. Hard luck to the players and management. The consolation is a County quarter-final berth.

U-15 hurlers: The U-15 hurlers won the Division One County Final with a 2-7 to 0-8 win over Kilmallock in Mungret. A bright start and an early Jason Gillane goal helped Patrickswell into 1-3 to 0-00 lead midway through the first half. However, Kilmallock closed the gap and the 'Well were ahead by one point at the break. At the start of the second half, a couple of Kilmallock points meant the boys found themselves a point down. Thankfully, the players raised their game in the final quarter and were rewarded by a late Jamie Dillon penalty goal. The final result was 2-7 to 0-8.

The team was Stephen Dunworth, Conor Fitzgerald, Brian Nolan, Eoin Carroll, Padraig Maher, Jordan Higgins, Bryan Fitzgerald, Danny Harty, John Flynn, Barry Kiely, Cathal Quinlan (capt), Josh Considine, Jason Gillane, Jamie Dillon and Darragh Aherne. The substitute used was Calvin Carroll. Congratulations to the whole panel and the management team of Paddy Flynn, Mike Quinn, Frank Dillon, Richie Maher and Willie Leahy.

U-13 hurlers: The U-13 hurlers lost by three points to Na Piarsaigh which ended our interest in this year's competition. A failure to convert numerous chances cost Patrickswell, despite a great performance on the night.

U-8 hurlers: The U-8 hurlers play in the Limerick City End of Year blitz in Old Christians on Saturday October 5, with teams from Limerick, Clare and Tipperary participating. The first game commences at 11am.

U-6 hurlers: The U-6 hurlers warmed up for the Parish League with a game against Claughaun and showcased all the skills they have learned during the year.

Camogie: The U-8 girls a great morning at the University of Limerick, where they played three matches and were presented with medals. The U-12 Championship concluded last week when Patrickswell lost to Granagh-Ballingarry after a hard-fought encounter. The Junior Ladies play Cappamore on Sunday October 6 in the Championship semi-final, with a venue to be fixed. Best wishes to the players and management. The U-11 and U-13 girls have been invited to take part in a blitz at the University of Limerick. The competition will be run over three Sunday mornings, commencing on Sunday October 13 at 10amd and 11am respectively.

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