Notes for Weekly Observer 17thApril 2023.
Lotto – NCW GAA Lotto Hits €13,400
Last week’s Lotto was not won, and draw took place in ‘The Central Bar’. Numbers were 2,6,10,21. The lucky dip winners of €40 were Gearoid Whelan, Jerry Scanlon, Tony O’Connor, Liam Moloney and Breda Cahill. This week’s Lotto was held in ‘Whelan’s Bar’ on Monday 17 th . The numbers were 4,15,18,19. Lucky dip winners of €40 are: Nora Sammon, Tom Butler, Archie Madigan, Julianne McAuliffe and Joseph Lee. Next week’s Lotto will be in ‘Ned Kelly’s Bar’ on Monday 24 th April. Thank you for the continued support of the Lotto which provides vital funds for the club. Lotto can be played online @ NCWGAA.COM.
Results
Bon Secours Senior Football League
Newcastle West 0-11 Ballysteen 01-05
Our footballers were out in action last Saturday evening against Ballysteen. Whilst NCW were playing against a very strong breeze in the first half, Ballysteen played very defensively which led to a low scoring first half overall. Michael Quilligan got lobbed for a goal after a turnover before half- time which saw Ballysteen ahead 1-03 to 0-03. A much better second half for Newcastle West saw us win comfortably in the end. Eoin Hurley scored good frees from range with Niall McAuliffe, Brian O’Sullivan, Conor Walker having good games also. Ross Donavon, as full forward won two scored frees in the first half and played very well overall.
Team: Michael Quilligan, Michael Cremin. Brian O Sullivan (1 pt) Michael Blashkiv, Lee Woulfe, James Kelly, Steven Brosnan, Todd Donovan, Joey Healy Conor Walker ,Tomas Quilligan(4 pts), Niall McAuliffe ,Eoin Hurley (5 pts F), Ross Donovan and Jack O Connor (1 pt) . Subs Aaron Mullane for Lee Woulfe, Daniel Normoyle for Ross Donovan, Leon Barry for Joey Healy, Sean Murphy for Niall McAuliffe.
WEST LIMERICK JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE RESULT
Newcastle West 3-9 St. Kieran’s 0-7
Newcastle West got their junior football league campaign off to a winning start on Sunday evening at home. Our opponents on the night were St Kierans and we opened strongly in the first half with goals coming from Ross Donovan (15 mins) and Ben Finnegan (22 mins). Our forwards kept the scoreboard ticking over with some well executed points all from play notably three points coming from the boot of Ben Finnegan. Half-time score 2-6 to 0-0 with our full back and half back line fully dominant over the half hour. The second half was a different affair as our fitness levels dropped and St Kierans upped their game, but we continued to hold our lead with great play from Sean Geraghty and Aaron Mullane. Both were involved in a passing movement with Ciaran Alquadi at the end finishing calmly to the net with a well taken goal on 48 mins. Oisin Collins on his debut at adult level finished the scoring with a well taken point to leave Newcastle West the winning side.
Team: Ronan St John, Oisín Brennan, Michael, Cremin, Michael Blashkiv, John Whelan, Steven Brosnan, Colm Foley, Ronan O Sullivan, Todd Donovan, Aaron Mullane, Stephen Kelly, Niall Mcauliffe, Ben Finnegan, Ross Donovan, Sean Geraghty, Subs used (5) John O’Grady, Paudie Kelly, Evan McMahon, Ciaran Alquadi, Oisin Collins, Keith Begley, Jack O’Connor, Conor Walker, Thomas Quilligan
NCW Junior Football TeamSenior Bons Secours West Senior Hurling League
Newcastle West 0-20 Knockaderry 2-12
A two-point win over Knockaderry was the first win in the League with now this win and two draws in hand in the League to date. Well done to the boys.
Upcoming Senior Fixtures
Senior Bons Secours West Senior Football League
Newcastle West v Rathkeale Friday 21 st @7pm in Newcastle West
Junior Bons Secours West Junior Football League
Newcastle West v Dromcollogher Broadford Sunday 23 rd April @6.30pm in Dromcollogher
County Updates
U20’s Football Championship
Cork 2-14 Limerick 0-06
EirGrid Munster U20 Football Championship saw Limerick take on Cork in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Monday evening. Unfortunately, the game didn’t go well for the team as Cork dominated the game. Emmet Rigter and Aaron Neville represented the club. Referee was Niall Quinn.
Minor Football Championship
Best of luck to the Minor Football Team are in action on Thursday 20 th April against Clare in Milltown Malbay. Our club man Andrew Lyons is reinstated on the team. ‘The bear is in the square again’.
Minor Hurling Championship
Limerick 1-23 Tipperary 1-22
Congratulations to Limerick on their win over Tipperary in Semple Stadium last Tuesday evening. Club men involved are Cathal Hayes and Diarmuid Lyons. Kieran O’Regan Refereed.
Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi Final
Limerick are out on in TUS Gaelic Grounds this Saturday night at 7pm against Clare. Liam Devenney referees. Best of luck boys.
Championship Hurling Kicks off.
Best of Luck to John Kiely and the Limerick team, management, and panel on next Sunday’s game in Thurles against Waterford in Thurles at 2 pm. All are looking forward to seeing the start of the All-Ireland champions championship campaign whilst also eagerly awaiting to see what box of tricks Davey Fitzgerald will show up with on the day.
Juvenile Results
U13 Mr. Binman U13 Hurling Championship Division 3B
Newcastle West 01-06 Killacolla Gaels 01-03
Newcastle West played Killacolla Gaels in Ballynagran last Thursday evening. Well done to the team who had their first competitive hurling game. It was a very exciting game between two very even teams with Newcastle West being the eventual winners with a scoreline of 1-06 to 01-03. Our young magpies showed bravery and commitment form start to finish. Well done to the young players and coaches involved including Evan Egan, Aidan McMahon, Michael Dowling, and Clair Finnegan.
NCW U13 Hurling TeamU15 Feile Peil
U15 Feile Peil took place in Glin last Saturday. A super effort from the boys. Slow to start but finished on a high. Had the measure of St. Kieran’s but couldn’t convert possession to scores and lost by a goal Lost to Dromcollogher/Broadford but finished on a high winning our final match against Shannon Gaels. Well done to the players and the coaches Brian Fitzgerald, Mike Collins, Ben Finnegan and Tony Kelly.
NCW U15 Feile Peil TeamU17 Mr. Binman U17 Hurling League Division 3A
Newcastle West lost to Templeglantine last Wednesday evening. Hard luck boys.
Upcoming Juvenile Fixtures
U11 Hurling League
Newcastle West v Feohanagh Castlemahon Tuesday 18 th April @ 6.45 in NCW
U17 Mr. Binman U17 Football League Division 3A
Newcastle West v St. Senan’s Wednesday 19 th April @ 6.30pm in NCW
U13 Mr. Binman U13 Football Championship Division 3A
Newcastle West v Monagea Thursday 20 th April @ 7pm in Raheenagh
U15 Mr. Binman U15 Hurling Championship Division 2
Newcastle West v Adare Monday 24 th April @6.45pm in NCW
U11 Football League
Newcastle West v St. Kieran’s 1 & 2 Tuesday 25 th April @6.45pm in Coolcappagh
Juvenile Training
Training for U9’s every Wednesday and Friday @ 6pm. Still time to join. An enjoyable time for the young members where they learn valuable skills and meet new friends.
