De La Salle GAA Live

• John J. Murphy East U-21 B Football Championship

In a disappointing start to the year we were forced to concede a walkover in the first round of the U-21 B football championship. Granted a combination of injuries to some key players and work commitments didn’t help, but this appears to be symptomatic of the general malaise and apathy surrounding football in the club at this time.

• U-21 Hurler of the Year

Omitted from last week’s Dinner Dance report was the introduction of a new award of U-21 hurler of the year to recognise the winning of two county titles in three months. The inaugural winner of this award was Dylan Foley. Congratulations to Dylan and all the award winners.

• National Football League

Hard luck to Stephen Dalton, who made his first league start, and the Waterford senior footballers who went down narrowly to Wexford in Wexford last Sunday.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €17,250. The next draw takes place on Monday 6th March. Numbers drawn were 9, 14, 19, 21. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Anne Murray c/o Seller Ian Flynn, R. McCarthy c/o Seller Kyle Sinnott, Rachel Butler c/o Seller Camogie Club, Anne McGrath c/o Seller Marian O’Brien, Paul Tubritt c/o Seller Willie Stephens.

• Fitzgibbon Cup

Hard luck to Jack Fagan and his Carlow IT side who after a thrilling extra time win over UCC on Friday found Mary I. a bridge too far in Saturday’s Fitzgibbon cup final.

• Yoga

Every Monday at 6.30pm Yoga for Beginners with Bozena in De La Salle Gaa club, Gracedieu. Get flexible, strengthen the body and relax with this dynamic therapeutic workout. €10 drop in or €45 for 5 classes. For booking or more information contact Bozena on 085-1786088.

• De La Salle Walking Group

De La Salle are moving it!! Get on the move with the club walk this and every Tuesday night at 7.30pm sharp from Gracedieu. Pace to suit everyone and refreshments served afterward in Club house. Cost €1. All welcome.

• De La Salle Camogie Notes:

Training schedules:

Weds 1st March, Venue: Butler Hall, Saint Johns Park, Waterford.

U-5 & 6 years of age (2011 & 2012) 6-7pm. U-7 & 8 years of age (2009 & 2010) 6-7pm.

U-9 & 10 years of age (2007 & 2008) 7-8pm. U-11 & 12 years of age (2005 & 2006) 7-8pm.

Cost €3 per session.

Weds 1st March, Venue: Waterford Crystal Centre, Cork Road @ 6.45pm. U-13 & 14 (2003 & 2004) U-15 (2002)

Cost €3 per session.

Thurs 2nd March, Venue: DLS GAA Grounds, Gracedieu @ 6.30pm & Sat 4th March @ 4pm.

U-16 (2001), U-18 (2000 & 1999) & Adult Senior.

Cost €3 per session.

Newcomers always more than welcome to join in.

Well done to  four of our club girls who were members of the Waterford Senior Camogie  squad who won by 4 points in the second round of the National League away to Dublin on Sunday 26th Feb. Beth Carton (0-9 0-7f) full forward Brianna O Regan goalkeeper Ciara Twomey & Niamh Murphy. A fine win after last week’s narrow 1 point loss at home to Wexford.

Hard luck to the Waterford Minor Camogie squad who narrowly lost out to Dublin in the first round of the Championship played in the WIT Sports Campus Carriganore on Sat 25th Feb. Final Score: Waterford 0-7 Dublin 1-5 (8). Our club girls on this squad are Colette Hogan fullback Niamh Murphy wing back Caoimhe Drohan (capt) half forward, Katie O Keeffe & Chloe Dempsey.

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• Dinner Dance

Our inaugural combined GAA/Camogie victory Dinner Dance was held in the Granville Hotel last Saturday night with an excellent attendance present. With Ricky Grogan acting as MC it was a most enjoyable night. Guests on the night included county board chairman Paddy Joe Ryan and Eastern Board Chairman Michael Wadding who both spoke on the night. The camogie board was represented by their chairperson Ita Murphy who also spoke.

Br. Killian and Br. Frank represented the De La Salle Order. The night began with the presentation of the county minor hurling medals followed by the presentation of the camogie county intermediate and minor championship and intermediate league medals. A presentation was then made to Br. Killian in recognition of all that the Brothers had done for the club over the years. After the meal the 2015 and 2016 county U-21 hurling medals along with the eastern U-21 hurling and U-21 B football medals were presented to the players. The various player of the year awards were then presented. John Mullane won the senior hurler of the year and Colm Morris was named intermediate footballer. Kyle Sinnott was selected as intermediate hurler. The junior awards went to Peter O’Hagan for football and to Darragh Fitzpatrick for hurling. Ryan Duke was chosen as young footballer. Mikey Costigan won the young hurler of the year and the much coveted Liam O’Donnell memorial trophy was presented to Mikey by Yvonne O’Donnell. A presentation was then made to Adam Farrell in recognition of him being part of Waterford’s All Ireland U-21 hurling success. Jack Fagan was unavoidably absent. Club chairman Seamus Quirke, then spoke and in his speech he announced that Joey Carton was selected as club person of the year in recognition of his work on the development of the hurling alley in Gracedieu and both the GAA and camogie clubs. It was then on to celebrate and enjoy the night. We would like to extend our compliments and thanks to the management and staff of the Granville Hotel for the excellent meal they provided and to the Bottle Brothers for the entertainment. Thanks also to the organisers, Alan Duke, Rose Madigan and Ricky Grogan who worked tremendously hard over the past few weeks and made sure that the night was a success. The organising committee would like to thank all those who supported the night.

• National Hurling League

Hard luck to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Stephen Daniels, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers on went down to All Ireland champions Tipperary in Walsh Park last Sunday in Round 2 of the league.

• Fitzgibbon Cup

Well done to Jack Fagan who notched 1-2 as his Carlow IT side travelled to Limerick and pulled off a surprise victory over UL to qualify for the Fitzgibbon cup finals weekend for the first time.

• De La Salle Walking Group

De La Salle are moving it!! Get on the move with the club walk this and every Tuesday night at 7.30pm sharp from Gracedieu. Pace to suit everyone and refreshments served afterward in Club house. Cost €1. All welcome.

De La Salle Camogie Notes:

Training schedules:

Weds 22nd Feb, Venue: Butler Hall, Saint Johns Park, Waterford.

U-5 & 6 years of age (2011 & 2012) 6-7pm. U-7 & 8 years of age (2009 & 2010) 6-7pm.

U-9 & 10 years of age (2007 & 2008) 7-8pm. U-11 & 12 years of age (2005 & 2006) 7-8pm.

Cost €3 per session.

Weds 22nd Feb, Venue: Waterford Crystal Centre, Cork Road @ 6.45pm. U-13 & 14 (2003 & 2004) U-15 (2002)

Cost €3 per session.

Thurs 23rd Feb, Venue: DLS GAA Grounds, Gracedieu @ 6.30pm.

U-16 (2001), U-18 (2000 & 1999) & Adult Senior.

Cost €3 per session.

Newcomers always more than welcome to join in.

Well done to  four of our club girls who were members of the Waterford Senior Camogie  Squad who narrowly lost by 1 point 1-10 to 1-11 at home to Wexford in the 1st round of the National League played in WIT Carriganore on Sunday 19th Feb. Beth Carton (1-8) Brianna O Regan  (0-1) started in the full forward line. Ciara Twomey and Niamh Murphy were subs.

Congrats to our club girls Abby Flynn  and Lucy Hogan who were members of the Ursline Schools squad who recently won their All Ireland semi final. The final will take place on the 18th March.

A great night was had by all who attended the club’s dinner dance held in the Granville Hotel on Sat 18th Feb. Our victorious winning 2016 Intermediate squad received their County League and Championship medals whilst our 2 in a row Minor winning squad received their medals from Waterford Camogie County Board Chairperson Ita Murphy.

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