Conahy Notes

HURLING

The intermediate hurlers lost out to Tullaroan in their fourth round game of the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League. Tullaroan’s physical strength proved to be their major asset as they dominated the close exchanges throughout the majority of the game. Conahy battled hard all through but could not keep the Tullaroan attack at bay. Tullaroan led by 1-11 to 0-6 at half-time but it was in the third quarter that the major damage was done as they scored three goals to kill the game as a contest. Conahy showed great fighting spirit in the final stages to close the gap but it was not enough, as Tullaroan won out by 4-19 to 2-12.

The junior B hurlers were also second best to Lisdowney in the Northern Junior B League in Jenkinstown on Wednesday last. The visitors led by 1-7 to 0-4 at half-time and a second goal scored midway through the second half appeared to end the game as a contest. But Conahy showed great heart and though the final result was never in doubt, they were rewarded for their efforts with a Michael Bergin goal. In the end, Lisdowney secured the two league points by winning 2-14 to 1-6.

TEAM: Padraic Delaney; Paraic Gunner; John Byrne; Justin Brophy; Padraic Walsh; Michael Bergin; Stephen Brennan; Niall Coogan; Bill Murphy; David Kennedy; Sean Brennan; Conor Blanche; Adam Dempsey; Gary Dunne; Padraic Conway. Subs – Darragh Dooley; Tommy Hennessy; Telio Maher; Jack Kelly.

The minor hurlers bounced back from defeat to Clara last week with a comprehensive victory over John Lockes in Jenkinstown on Monday last. The locals completely dominated the opening half, and though the Callan men responded in the second half with four goals, Conahy held plenty to spare in the end, winning by 6-21 to 5-3.

TEAM: Thomas Rice; Padraic Gunner; John Byrne; Tommy Hennessy; Cian Harding; Donal Cass; Laurence Feehan; Eoin Cahill; Edmond Delaney; Conor Blanche; Bill Murphy; Karl Downey; Kevin Conry; James Bergin; Darren Cuddihy.Subs – Darragh Dooley; Geoffrey O'Shea.

The under-11 hurlers travelled to Ballyragget for the annual Phelan-Stone Tournamenton Fridayevening last. They had 3 games firstly against Galmoy, which they suffered defeat in. Their next game was against Lisdowney, with the locals securing a good win. Finally, their last game was against a very strong Clough-Ballacolla and lost out again. However, they undoubtedly gave a very good account of themselves in all games and had a very enjoyable evening out. Many thanks go to St. Patrick’s Ballyragget for their hospitality.

TEAM: Aoife Gamble, Sean Dunne, Andrew O’Connor, Darragh Hennessy, Eli Dunne, Conor Hennessy, Jake Dooley, David Ring, Craig Comerford, Ben Duggan,Cillian Lacey, Eoin Dunne, Daniel Mooney, Tommy Mulhall.

GOALKEEPING COACHING

A goal-keeping coaching session hosted by former Kilkenny goalie David Herity will take place on Tuesday, July 12th, at 7.30 p.m. in the Polo Grounds, Jenkinstown. Club coaches and players at all levels in the club are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club House.

SUMMER CAMP

Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club is holding a three-day 'Future Stars' Summer Camp from Tuesday, August 9th to Thursday, August 11th(inclusive) in the Polo Grounds, Jenkinstown. The camp is aimed at children between six and twelve years of age. The cost per child is €40 and this includes a training jersey. The fee for additional children from the same family is €30 per child. To register a child on the camp, please contact Micheál Lawler (086-3492855) or Seanie O'Mahony (086-2328322).

LOTTO RESULTS

The numbers in the recent Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club Lotto draw were 32, 34 and 37. There was no jackpot winners and so the consolation prize winners were Jimmy Cuddihy, Marguerite Waters, Agnes Scariff Lalor, Geraldine Dunne and Caroline Buggy. The promoter prize winners were Margaret Buggy, Helen Cahill and Shem Butler. This week’s jackpot now increases to €5,700.

RUN CONAHY

Run Conahy is a 10k run and 5k Fun Run/Walk taking place on October 2nd, 2016. It promises to be a great day out and a perfect opportunity to get the parish active! Full details of the race can be found on the Facebook page ‘Run Conahy’ and at Timed and chipped, this is a route to suit all abilities, taking in beautiful scenery along the way. All proceeds go towards Conahy N.S. There are Prizes for 1st place male & female and goody bags for 10k entries while there will be medals for children taking part in the 5K run. Why not avail of the Early Bird registration from now until September 1st? Give yourself a goal and get ready for Run Conahy 2016! (If anyone would like a couch to 5/10K plan we would be happy to help you out, just make contact with us on Facebook).

CONAHY COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
Conahy Community Playgroup is now enrolling for September 2016, January 2017, and April 2017. To enquire if child is eligible for a free child-care place, please contact Martha on0863431984or Geraldine on0868322951or find us on Facebook. Limited places are available.

CONAHY VINTAGE CLUB

Conahy Vintage Club are planning a monster tractor run onSunday, July 24th, in aid of local church park repairs and other local charities, commencing at Conahy Shamrocks GAA club grounds at 1.30p.m. The run will include a visit to Leslie Byrne’s vintage museum. Light refreshments and music will take place afterwards at Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club. All tractors, new, modern, old or vintage are welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

ConahySt Vincent de Paul meets regularly and are very active at present. For help or information, please contact their private number086 0519893.