Archive for the ‘GAA Hurling’ Category

Blackwater denied by St Flannan’s

It was widely agreed that Blackwater Community School faced the toughest task of all as they had to beat St Flannan’s.

De La Salle into quarter-finals

County Minor Hurling member Darragh Flynn put in a man of the match performance.

Coláiste na nDéise advance

Coláiste na nDéise won themselves a place in the last eight of this year’s Dr Harty Cup competition when they romped to a 14-point win.

Dowling brace undoes Ballygunner challenge

Ballygunner's J.J. Hutchinson and Na Piarsaigh's Kieran Berminghampictured in action during their Munster senior club hurling semi-final, at Walsh Park. Picture: Michael Kiely.
In the end, the Limerick champions demonstrated the old adage about goals winning games.

Third time lucky for Ballinameela

Ballinameela's Aidan Ahearne and Butlerstown's James Cantwell and Pat Matthews pictured in action during their Waterford Junior hurling Co. final second replay at Carraiganore. Photo: Michael Kiely
It took three games and over three and a half hours of hurling but Ballinameela at last claimed the County Junior title.

Nothing to separate two committed sides again

Ballinameela's Eamon Walsh and Butlerstown's John Power and Tyrone Costello pictured in action during their intermediate hurling Co. final replay at Carraiganore. Picture: Michael Kiely.
It would seem that every year, a game takes place in the county that seems to capture the hearts and imaginations of all those who were present.

Ballygunner ease past Premier crop at Semple

Ballygunner booked their place in the Munster Club Hurling semi-final when they overcame the challenge of Tipperary champions Drom & Inch in Thurles last Sunday afternoon.

Draw provides Board with fixtures headache

Ballinamella's Tom Curran in action with Butlerstown's Chris Breheny during their junior hurling county final played in Carriganore. Photo Maurice Hennebry
Butlerstown and Ballinameela will have to meet again this coming Saturday to decide who will claim this year’s Junior hurling county title.

Laboured Dunhill fall at first provincial hurdle

Effin’s full-forward proved to be the main difference between the sides in this game.

Sacred Heart make easy work of East U15 Division Two Hurling Final

Sacred Heart have that winning feeling as they celebrate in the dressing room after the game.           | photos: noel browne
The rain was torrential throughout and it was a miracle that it finished at all.