Club News January 2012

Sunday January 15^th  saw our minors take to the field in the O’ Loughlin Cup when they took on another town team ,  St Johns Volunteers. The lads made a bright start to the game but went behind to an early goal. They responded well with a superb point from play from the impressive Tommy Walsh who added another shortly afterwards from a placed ball. Walsh then had the responsibility of scoring from the penalty spot after energetic captain, Ian McDonald, was fouled in the area. He calmly obliged and put Clonard in the lead. Some great attacking football from the lads resulted in further scores including a great individual point from Dean Kehoe. The lads went in at half time leading on a scoreline of 1-5 to 1-1. The second half was a half of goals but unfortunately at the wrong end. Despite some excellent and spirited play from Clonard the Volunteer lads managed to score three crucial goals in the second half. Our lads kept fighting to the end and despite a powerful run and great point from Ciaran Kavanagh, came out on the wrong end of a 1-8 to 4-3 scoreline. Well done to all the lads on great display of football and hopefully next weekend will see a result that has long been deserved.

Pre season adult and minor training for football and hurling takes place in Whites High Performance Gym every Friday at 9.00pm and on Saturday mornings in Wexford Racecourse at 11.00am.

 

January 8, 2012

Clonard GAA Club held their AGM in Whites Hotel last Saturday. It was very well attended.The following committee were elected: President-Joe Brennan; Vice Presidents-John Dwyer, Larry Brennan, Ger Cashman; Chairperson-Sean O Leary; Vice Chairperson-John Nolan;Coiste na nOg Chairperson-Ger Cashman; Secretary-Angela Mc Cormack; Assistant Secretary-Joe Tiernan; Treasurer-Margaret O Connor; Assistant Treasurer-Sean Dwyer; Registrar-Eleanor Browne; Irish Officer-Damien O Donovan; Players Rep-John Cleary; Co. Board Reps- Joe Sheehan, Dave Ormonde; Committee- Ann Fenlon, Paul Mooney, Shane O Leary, Martin Gordon, Barry Redmond, Sean Gregg, Suzanne Brennan, Dean Murray.

On Sunday last,the minor footballers received a walkover from Clongeen in the first round of The O Loughlin Cup.

The club extends sympathy to The Tiernan Family, Beechlawn on the death of Phylis Mc Caul. We send best wishes to Charlie Mann, Liam Mellows who is in hospital at the moment. Congratulations to Padraig and Natasha Dwyer on the birth of their baby girl.

 

Club News December 2011

In Jim Byrne Cup, Clonard successfully fielded teams in all 3 group games against Kilmore, Crossabeg Ballymurn and Gusserane . The boys acquitted themselves very well , showing great promise and resolve in three tough games. We now look forward to challenging for The O Loughlin Cup in the New Year. We would like to give sincere thanks to all the lads for their commitment and look forward to seeing them in the New Year. We wish Shane Mc Donald a speedy recovery.

The club extends their sympathy to The Kavanagh Family, Corish Park, on the death of Sean.

Club News August 2011

The U6′s had their medal presentation on Wed night, 3rd Aug. The players participated in a hurling and football mini tournament held within the club. Approx 30 members played football matches on Mondays and hurling matches on Wednesdays over the last number of weeks. The U-6 squad is, Adam K, Sean J, Kian, Mark S, Rory, Darragh N, Shane, Billy, Jack, A.J., Jake, Sarah, Owen, Mark T, Darragh K, Emer, Jesse, Eamon, Jack P, John, Josh, Robyn, Sean K, Darragh O’N, Nicky, Corey, Abbie, Killian, Adam M and Mikey.

The U16s boys travelled to Davidstown on Monday, !st Aug, for a practice game.
Hard luck to Joseph Sheehan who played for Lancashire last week-end in the All Ireland Junior Football semi-final in Newbridge against Kildare, Kildare won by 4 pts on a score line of 0-16 to 2-06 , Joseph played well throughout the game  and made some excellent saves it was a great performance by Lancashire as they were given no chance of winning”

Driving Directions to Parking at Clonard GAA Grounds for Double Header

At Barntown Roundabout (junction of N25/N11) take R769 towards Wexford;

After 2 km turn right at traffic lights opposite Wexford General Hospital;

Turn Left at first roundabout ( 500m)

Clonard GAA Grounds 500m on right – signposted at entrance

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Club News March 2011

St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Having handed over a week previously, an award which they had won for best Irish group in St. Patrick’s Day parade 2010, the players and mentors of Coiste na nÓg won best dressed group award in this years parade.

Club News February 2011

U14 Indoor Hurling

Clonard’s U14 hurlers have been taking part in U14 indoor hurling in Grantstown, each Saturday, during Feb. This event is been organised by Coiste na nOg. Clonard drew against OLI/St. Fintans, St. Martins and Volunteers.

Clonard GAA Club’s Dinner Dance

The club’s dinner dance will take place in White’s Hotel on Feb. 19th at 8.00pm. Tickets are €25 and are available from Joe Sheehan, Barry Redmond, Angela Mc Cormack, Sean O Leary and John Nolan. If any club member can source a spot prize for the night, please contact Angela Mc Cormack.

Minor Footballers
Our minor footballers were disappointed last Sunday, 30th Jan. when they were beaten by Ferns  in the quarter final of the Martin Cullen Cup in Power Park. Score: Ferns 4-14; Clonard 2-5.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Paul and Lisa Mooney on the birth of their baby daughter, Kate.

All Ireland Junior Club football semi –final
Joseph Sheehan represented his club, St. Peters, Manchester, with flying colours last Sunday, 30th Jan. in the All Ireland Junior Club football semi-final, when he and his team mates lined out against St. Marys, Cahirciveen. Unfortunately, the Manchester boys were defeated.

Field at Coolcotts
The lower pitch at Coolcotts will be closed until at least mid March to any training or matches, due to repair work been carried out.

Club News November 2010

Clonard Annual Confined Members Draw ’10
Our club draw was launched last week in Whites and we are currently looking for as much support as possible to continue with the development of the club.
We need our members to not alone support the draw but also to give a little of their time to canvass their local area. We all know that this year has been a super year on the field of play and we would like to ensure that we finish the year in style by ensuring we have our most successful club draw ever. The help and support of all our member’s in this endeavour is greatly appreciated.

Club AGM 2011
Our AGM is always an important night in the club’s year. We would ask that all member’s put Saturday 4th December in their diaries and make a big effort to ensure they attend and have their say.

All Britain Junior Club Final
Well done to our club colleague Joe Sheehan who continues to impress with his goalkeeping displays playing for St Peters Manchester ,having recently won the Lancashire Senior football championship for the first time since 2006 they have now qualified for the All Britain Junior club final after excellent wins over the Yorkshire and London champions in recent weeks.

They will play Sean McDermotts of Birmingham in the final in Manchester on 7 November with the winners progressing to meet the Connacht champions in the All Ireland series.

Good luck Joe from all in Clonard.

Junior Football 2010

A memorable year of action has now concluded for our footballers. It was back in January that the adventure began under the stewardship of a new management team.

The intention was to secure promotion to the intermediate ranks for 2011. Thankfully after an eventful year this was duly achieved and in the best possible fashion.

Every game throughout the year was treated as must-win, and that stood us in good stead as we progressed throught to a league final. In what was a slightly farcical end to the league campaign the game was postponed at very short notice and was later awarded to us. Just rewards for an unbeaten campaign.

Attention then turned to the Championship which was of course the primary focus. Following an early set back with a first round defeat to Rathgarogue Cushinstown, we regrouped and set about making amends. The final to group games were must win and we done just that, defeating Shelmaliers thanks to a last gasp Eoin Reardon goal, and Tara Rocks with a couple of points to spare.

Up next were Oylegate in the quarter final in Taghmon and thanks to a stirring seond half performance we emerged victorious with a two point win. This game really showed the strenght of our panel and instilled a strong belief in all involved.

Semi final’s are always big occassions but this one had added significance as this year both finalists would gain promotion to Intermediate. Last year we suffered an agonising two point defeat to Monagear Boolavogue in the quarter final of the championship and they were our opponents again in this year’s semi final encounter. As had been the case on a number of occasions this year, we started the game relatively slowly but eventually found our groove. Once again a magnificent second half performance ensured victory, a place in the County Final and promotion to Intermediate for 2011.

There was marvellous celebrations in St Patrick’s Park after the semi final win as players and supporters revelled in the victory. Although promotion had been secured with this win, attention soon turned to the County Final as the players and mentors had a burning desire to end the year in style.

And so to Wexford Park and County Final day. The opponents were Davidstown Courtnacuddy and came into the game with a big reputation. There was a marvellous turn out of supporters on the day but the players remained focus on the job in hand.

As the final touches were being put to the preparations in the warm up, the heavens opened and everyone knew the team who wanted it more would win out as the conditions deteriorated. With the focus, belief and determination that was evident in the dressing room in the final moments we were in no doubt that once we performed to our abilities victory would be ours.

We started strongly, racing into a four point lead thanks to some outstanding football played in driving win and rain. As half time approached we held on to a slender lead. The second half was graced with a wonderful Shane McCormack goal which ultimately proved the difference between the sides. It was a score fit for any occassion.

After a long hard year, Clonard were Junior Football County Champions thanks to wins over Shelmaliers, Tara Rocks, Oyelgate, Monagear, and a 1-7 to 0-7 win over Davidstown in the County Final.

A truely terrific year was brought to a conclusion just a couple of weeks ago when we exited the Leinster Championship with defeat to St Monica’s of Dublin.

A magical year that will go down in the short history of our club. A League and Championship double, one competitive defeat all year and Intermediate football for 2011.

Cluain Ard Abu!!

Junior footballers progess to county semis

Clonard junior footballers face Monageer in the county semis saturday the 11th september at 1pm in Patricks Park in Enniscorthy. The winners of this game will win automatic promotion to intermediate status and is a must win game for the club. All support glady welcome on the day.

Club notes

Clonard indoor training is on every Wednesday in St. Peters sports complex, U8 and U10′s 6.00-7.00, U12 and U14′s 7.00-8.00, new members please feel free to come along or give Mary (0879967925) or Tommy (0868653051) a call for more information.
Our annual general meeting will be held on Sat 5th December 09 in the Community Centre at 7.30 sharp every one who has got nomination papers & motion papers please return as soon as possible.

Clonard underage girls indoor training has commenced back in the Presentation Sports Hall every Friday night U12 6-7, U14/16 is on from 7-8, new members are very welcome, we could also do with more mentors help so if you are interested in sports and would like to help out please come along to the pres on Friday nights 6-8.

This week the club would like to send a vote sympathy to the McLoughlin family of Hillcrest, Mullgannon on the tragic death of their daugher Sorcha Rose in a car crash last week and three of her friends also died in the same car crash and another friend is still fighting for her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the others family also we would like to thank everyone who turned out for the funeral and to the adults and minors of the club who took part in the guard of honor on Saturday morning last in clonard church in very bad weather may she rest in peace.