School Boys/Girls and Junior League Football in South Kilkenny
Christmas came early in picturesque Lismore this afternoon with a number of mistakes costing the boys dearly. 3-1 down at half time with Jason Sauvage pulling a goal back after two early gifts saw us chasing the game. Within 10 minutes of the restart, we clawed our way back in to the game with an og and absolute worldie from Joey O’Hanlon. Again, two lapses in the last 10 minutes cost us and Lismore go in to the next round.
Newly promoted Kilmac entertained us in a cold and very breezy Alaska Park. Chances were at a premium for both sides with two very good defences on top. We did hit the bar in the first half but could breach the Kilmac defence further. A good point in difficult conditions against a very good Kilmac team.
Two second half goals by Pete D secured the three points in a breezy Alaska Park. Nil all at half time but a determined display by the 9 boys on duty seen a much better second half and a happy bunch went home with three points.
In the last week, we have submitted our application for funding towards an astro turf training area as part of the 2023 Sports Capital Programme. This will be the next stage of the development of Suir Crescent and will be crucial to enable our ever expanding club to train all year round in all weather conditions. We have applied for €200,000 and will be looking for the support of all local councillors and TDs in our quest for funding. To date over €520,000 has been invested in Suir Crescent, which is down to the people of Mooncoin supporting the development and successful grant applications in recent years. Fingers crossed, we will be starting the next phase of our impressive grounds soon enough.
Well done to our 22 club coaches,15 female coaches and 7 male coaches, who completed the PDP2 course on Saturday in scorching sunshine in Suir Crescent. . Thanks as always to Will Kinsella, FAI Development Officer for doing a brilliant job on the day.
We held our August 300 club draw yesterday and the following were the lucky members drawn out:
€700 Charmaine Conway
€300 JJ Comerford
€200 Susan Walsh
€100 Pat Walsh
€100 Éamon Kinsella
€100 John Paul Phelan
Thanks as always for your continued support.
Congratulations to Sarah Curran who scooped €500 in our first 50 50 draw of the season. Happy spending and thank you to all for their continued support.
A bright opening half saw the girls lead 2-1 at the break thanks two goals from Aoibhe V but tired legs and good goals from Ballyduff saw them secure the three points.
A tough start for our youngest group in the warm conditions yesterday evening in Kilrush Park. Goals from Henry and two from Kieran were two of the positives against a bigger Dungarvan side. The boys enjoyed their very first league outing which is the most important thing.
A very one sided affair on a glorious morning in Suir Crescent with our boys trying all they could to get in to the game but Park Rangers were too strong. Better days ahead hopefully.
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