Under 12s win
Our U12 boys were crowned Division 2 champions on Saturday when they defeated Elphin/Ballinameen 4-07 to 1-07 in Ballyleague. The match was played in difficult conditions and the Kilbride boys had to battle hard against a determined opposition. Team M Shally, K Cummins; E McLoughlin; C Kedian; R Dowling; B McLoughlin, 2-00; A Looby, 2,02, 2 frees; B Keegan; O O’Beirne, 0-03, 2 frees; D Brennan, 0-01; F Shaughnessy; Subs J O’Connor for Keegan; Thanks to Albert, Derek, Philip, Gary and Colin for their hard work with the panel throughout the season.
Under 16s defeated
On Sunday Kilbride travelled in large numbers to Kilglass to cheer on the U16 boys against Elphin/Ballinameen in the Divsion 3 Final. Elphin/Ballinameen started the stronger but the lads fought back and went in leading at half-time 1-05 to 1-04. Despite battling right to the end Kilbride unfortunately came out on the end of a one point loss, 3-07 to 2-09. Thanks to Albert, Brendan and Gary for their work with the team. team C Feely; J O’Connor; D Garvey; J Simpson; D Carroll; S McLoughlin; A Looby, 0-01; R Cunningham; J Keegan; A Shanagher, 0-05, 4 frees; R O’Beirne, 1-00; A Merriman, 1-02, 1 pen, 2 frees; S O’Beirne; Subs, S Tully for J Simpson; L O’Beirne for J Keegan. Thanks to Mairead O’Beirne for sponsoring the meal for the team afterwards.
Intermediates defeated
Unfortunately our men’s team have been relegated from Division 2 following their defeat to Eire Og on Sunday in a match played in horrendous conditions.
Minors
Our minor’s play Kilglass/St Barry’s in their championship semi-final in Kilbride on Sunday at 12pm.
Cards
Our 25 card drive has commenced and is in the clubhouse on Wednesday at 8.30pm.
Cash for Clobber
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the recent Cash for Clobber.
Kilbride GAA Lotto
The lotto will be held in Foxes on Saturday night when the jackpot will be €1,950.
Ladies
The victorious ladies team and the O’Malley cup were welcomed to the pitch last Monday evening by a very excited group of U 10 , U 8 and U 6 girls . The team also took part in the training session to help the girls work on their skills before they posed for some photos.
Then it was back to reality on Wednesday evening for their own training in preparation for the upcoming Connacht quarter-final v St. Nathys from Sligo. The game is fixed for next Sunday 2nd October in Ballinlough and throw in is at 3 p.m.
We wish the team all the best for this match and we encourage everyone who can go to support them to make an effort to travel for the match.
All-Ireland Trip
Then it was back to reality on Wednesday evening for their own training in preparation for the upcoming Connacht quarter-final v St. Nathys from Sligo. The game is fixed for next Sunday 2nd October in Ballinlough and throw in is at 3 p.m.
We wish the team all the best for this match and we encourage everyone who can go to support them to make an effort to travel for the match.
All-Ireland Trip
A group of U14 ,U 12 and U 10 girls along with some parents and teenagers travelled in style on the club Rossie bus to the Ladies All Ireland Finals in Dublin on Sunday . A very enjoyable day was had by all despite the rain !. A big thank you to Enda for driving the bus .
Minors
Our minor team continue to train hard in preparation for their upcoming Division 2 final which takes place on Saturday 15th October against St.Marys , Time and venue tbc.