It took time to come but last night it finally came. The 2b’s lost our first league game of the campaign and to a well deserved tramore side. The opening 15mins Mooncoin were the dominant side and pressed tramore but creating minimum chances. Tramore changed their formation and for the remainder of the half we were unable to get to grips. Tramore broke the deadlock on the half hour, a run From the centre circle was unchallenged and riffled shot into top corner of the net left O’Keeffe with no chance. Mooncoin changed tactics themselves at half time and looked a much improved side. To our dismay we would never find the higher gears to create the chance to bring us back level. Tramore made it 2-0 soon after, they brought it around the keeper, McGrath got back to stop it on the line but didn’t get the ball clear and the ball was slotted into an empty net. The squad must pick themselves up quickly as they face Waterford Crystal on Tuesday night. 3 games remain. 9pts required. HON THE COIN

A busy day for our academy kids with all age groups playing games today. First up were the U8 and U9s who travelled to Carrick this morning and played a series of games in the wonderful facilities in Tom Drohan park.

Next up at 5pm in Piltown were the academy girls who really have improved beyond belief. Since their debut game a couple of months back against Piltown, the girls have knuckled down in training and this evening showed skill and determination to match Piltown all the way in the 4 games. Very proud coaches after this one.

After the girls came the U6 and U7 boys against Piltown and a derby battle ensued with little given away in the u6 game and the u7 battling hard against a physically stronger Piltown side.

Great to get games on a very rare fine day. Massive thanks to the coaches for giving up their time today, much appreciated by the club. To all the parents for the support today, a big thank you. It made a massive difference to the kids.

Thanks to Carrick and Piltown for hosting us in their excellent facilities.

Finally well done to each and every boy and girl today for putting on great entertainment.

Introducing the pocket rocket Emily Blackmore in her Waterford u12 development squad tracksuit just in time for their first tournament in Cork next weekend. The very best of luck next weekend Emily from everyone in the club and thanks to all who sponsored Emily.

Congratulations to Liam Walsh , who is the winner of the family ticket for 4 to next fridays 20k drop fundraiser .

Weekend fixtures

Academy goes ahead this evening as we grab a couple of dry hours.�
U8/9 boys play away to Carrick in the morning at 11am.

The girls play piltown tomorrow evening at 5pm followed by the U6/7 boys against Piltown at 6pm. �
U14 game against Ferrybank tomorrow is cancelled due to condition of the pitch. �
2b game away to Tramore , kick off 7pm goes ahead at the minute. League leaders against second place, is there any more to be said? With all the pressure on Tramore who sit 5 points behind the lads, it should be a great top of the table clash . �
Youth game against Bohs on Sunday is cancelled.

All support most welcome ☘️☘️☘️

A busy day ahead for the village of Mooncoin with a number of events taking place.

At 8.30 in the parish hall Mooncoin juvenile GAA club host Operation Transformation’s Aoife Hearne

“Healthy Eating For Life” chat followed by Q&A.

FREE ADMISSION. ALL ARE WELCOME

The midnight walk in support of Vicky Phelan will take place tonight and we are urging all club members to take part in this walk if possible.

A disappointing result but a very happy management team who couldn’t ask anymore of the boys in what was a excellent performance. They dominated from start to finish with the wind and against the wind but just could not find the net with the lack of match practice probably being the deciding factor. They play Bohs away next Sunday and will look to build on today’s performance.