De La Salle GAA Live

• County Senior Hurling Championship

De La Salle 3-20 Abbeyside 0-14

Our senior hurlers ensured a place in the knockout stages of the championship with a comfortable win over an understrength Abbeyside team in Walsh Park last Saturday. After the lengthy lay off it was good to see this performance from our lads given we were without the injured Ian Flynn, Michael Doherty, Stephen Daniels and Eoin Madigan.

We opened the scoring as early as twelve seconds with Jake Dillon pointing and Jack Fagan adding a second twenty seconds later. Abbeyside then pointed still inside the first minute before Shane Ryan (3), John Mullane and Adam Farrell made it 0-7 to 0-1 after eight minutes. An exchange of points involving David Greene followed before Kevin Moran, Kenneth Byrne and David Greene set up Shane Ryan for our first goal. Abbeyside then pointed but Shane Ryan replied to make it 1-9 to 0-3 after fifteen minutes. Abbeyside added their fourth point before a superb cross field pass from Jake Dillon was taken at speed by John Mullane and crashed to the net. John was nearly in again shortly after but his low shot was deflected over the bar in one of several fine saves by the Abbeyside goalkeeper. Abbeyside then shot three points in a row before Jack Fagan replied for us. A late exchange of points involving Paidi Nevin, playing his first championship game in sixteen months, left us ahead 2-12 to 0-8 at half time. Early second half points from Eddie Meaney, Jake Dillon and Jack Fagan stretched our lead before Abbeyside pointed in the 10th minute. Further points were added by Shane Ryan, Eddie Barrett and Jack Fagan with Abbeyside replying in the 14th minute to make it 2-18 to 0-10. Shane Ryan pointed in the 16th and 19th minutes. Abbeyside came back with three points between the 23rd and 28th minutes. Cormac McCann was then introduced for his senior debut and he made an immediate impact dispossessing a defender and setting up Jack Fagan for our third goal. Abbeyside ended the scoring with an injury time point

Scorers: Shane Ryan 1-7 (0-4 frees, 0-1 ‘65), Jack Fagan 1-4 (0-1 free), John Mullane 1-2, Jake Dillon 0-2, Adam Farrell, David Greene, Paidi Nevin, Eddie Meaney and Eddie Barrett 0-1 each.

Panel: Shaun O’Brien, Paddy Kennedy, Kenneth Byrne, Stephen Dalton, Shane McNulty, Kevin Moran, Tom Moran, Eddie Barrett (captain), Adam Farrell, Jack Fagan, David Greene, Jake Dillon, John Mullane, Paidi Nevin, Shane Ryan, Eddie Meaney, Dylan Foley, Thomas Kearney, Cormac McCann, Stevie Brenner, Dean Twomey, Gavin Coppinger, Brian Cunningham, Mikey Costigan, Ryan Duke, Adam Doyle, Evan Whelan, Eoin Casey, Matthew Barden, Thomas Douglas, Donal Carey, Ian Flynn, Michael Doherty, Stephen Daniels, Eoin Madigan.

• County Minor Hurling Championship Quarter Final

De La Salle 1-16 Clonea 1-13

Our minor hurlers qualified for a semi final clash with either Mount Sion or Abbeyside with a hard earned victory over Clonea in a game dominated by frees last Sunday morning in Kill. The feature of the game was the fact that Thomas Douglas accounted for all our scores bar one point.

Playing with the wind we struggled in the first quarter with points from Thomas Douglas and Dylan Finn our only scores. We received a boost in the 19th minute when Thomas Douglas’ free ended up in the net and he followed up with four points in a row. Three further points helped us to a 1-9 to 0-7 half time lead. Another three points from Thomas helped us to lead 1-12 to 0-8 midway through the second half. Clonea pointed twice before Thomas Douglas reeled off another three points. Clonea pointed and Thomas Douglas got our last score in the 26th minute to make it 1-16 to 0-11. Clonea battled to the end adding to points before converting an injury time penalty to end the scoring.

Scorers: Thomas Douglas 1-15 (1-10 frees, 0-1 ‘65), Dylan Finn 0-1.

Panel: Donal Carey, Ethan Halloran, Peter Grogan, Lorcan Dwyer-Sheridan, Sam Flynn, Chris Kong, Ian Condon, Sean Carton, Conor Giles-Doran, Darren Kenneally, Dan Casey, Luke Flynn, Kevin Hennessy, Thomas Douglas, Dylan Finn, Eoin McGrath-Butler, Ciaran Corrigan, Colm Maher, Sean Power, Eoin Treacy, Eamonn Brosnan, Aidan Gannon.

• Wedding

Congratulations to club player Barry Twomey who married Martina Moloney last week in Spain accompanied by family and friends. We wish Barry and Martina and their two children Abbie and Jay every happiness for the future.

• Condolences

We extend our sympathy to Dylan Foley, Lee Wall, Craig Dowling, Megan O’Connor, Chloe Dempsey, Emma Dempsey and their families on the death of their grandfather Paddy Butler last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé

• Juvenile News

U-13 Hurling Sponsored by SDCU

Our SDCU sponsored U-13 hurlers played in the Eastern Final on Sunday afternoon in Walsh Park. We faced a strong Ballygunner team and at half time we were behind by six points. We put in a great effort all over the field throughout the game and for long periods we had the lion’s share of possession. However the Ballygunner defence held firm and the final scoreline read Ballygunner 1-10 DLS 1-3. Well done to all our lads who had a great campaign and worked hard in all year in training.

Panel: Daniel Lawlor, Jack Douglas, Kieran Kennedy, Conor O’Shea, Connor Cummins, Kieran O’Sullivan, Niall Dawson, Dylan Quinlan-Maher, Jack Twomey, Ben O’Neill, Sultan Adenekan, Rory Wymberry, Jake O’Halloran, Davin Power, Daniel Goff, Conor Keane, Jack Cox, William Irish.

U-14 Hurling

Our U-14 hurlers qualified for the county semi final with a well earned 2-9 to 2-5 win over our neighbours Mount Sion in Gracedieu on Monday last. This was a well contested game between two very well matched sides but our ability to take our scoring chances proved decisive in the end. The lads now play Abbeyside in Leamybrien in the semi-final at 7pm on Monday next.

U-16 Hurling

Our U-16 hurlers play their quarter final on Sunday 24th September v Passage in Passage at 11am.

• Bag Pack

A big thank you to everyone who assisted in our Annual bag pack. This is a good fund raiser for the juvenile club and the efforts of all parents involved is much appreciated.

• Foundation Coaching Course

A Foundation Coaching Course is taking place next month starting on Wed. Oct. 4th. and continuing for the four Wednesdays in October. If you are interested please pass on your name to Joey Carton, Paudie Brosnan or Eamonn Fitzgerald.

• Fixture

Sunday 24th September County Senior Hurling Championship v Tallow in Fraher Field 5.30pm.

• East Intermediate Football Semi Final

Bonmahon 1-12 De La Salle 2-6

Our understrength intermediate footballers exited the championship when despite a strong second half fightback we went down to Bonmahon in Kill last Saturday. Given that we pointed a penalty in the first half and hit the underside of the crossbar when trailing by a point we could have won this game but overall Bonmahon’s impressive start proved decisive. On a positive note two minors Donal Carey in goal and Luke Flynn made their first starts at this level joining another minor Eoin McGrath-Butler and all acquitted themselves well.

A poor start when playing against the wind saw us trail by 0-6 to 0-0 after nine minutes. Mitchell Casey opened our account in the 13th minute but Bonmahon replied with a point in the 15th minute and added a goal three minutes later to make it 1-7 to 0-1. The arrival of David Greene helped to strengthen our defence and freed up Kenneth Byrne for his very effective covering role. Mitchell Casey pointed in the 20th minute and he pointed a free three minutes later after he was fouled himself but was out of luck when Stephen Dalton was brought down as his penalty carried over the bar. Just before halftime Bonmahon pointed to see us trail 1-8 to 0-4 at the break. The second half was slow to get going but we got back in the game in the eight minute when a move began by keeper Donal Carey and involving Luke Flynn, Kenneth Byrne, Lee Hayes and Joey Twomey ended with Mitchell Casey crashing the ball to the roof of the net. Mitchell followed up a minute later with a long range point and in the 16th minute Thomas Kearney pointed to make it 1-8 to 1-6. Frees in the 20t hand 22nd minutes stretched Bonmahon’s lead to four but a minute later Kenneth Byrne, Thomas Kearney and Eoin McGrath-Butler set up Joey Twomey who beat the goalkeeper for our second goal. We were out of luck in our next attack when Peter O’Hagan set up Lee Hayes but his shot came down off the underside of the crossbar and Bonmahon cleared. Late points in the 29th and 32nd minutes saw Bonmahon through to the final.

Scorers: Mitchell Casey 1-5 (0-1 free, 0-1 penalty), Joey Twomey 1-0, Thomas Kearney 0-1.

Panel: Donal Carey, Ryan Duke, Colm Clancy, Luke Flynn, Kenneth Byrne, Stephen Dalton, Oran Keevers, Thomas Kearney (captain), Dylan Foley, Eoin McGrath-Butler, Lee Hayes, David Whittle, Joey Twomey, Keith Cooney, Mitchell Casey, David Greene, Peter O’Hagan.

• Juvenile News

U-13 Hurling

Our U-13 hurlers sponsored by SDCU qualified for the eastern final with a well earned 6-10 to 0-5 win over Roanmore on Monday last. We will now play favourites Ballygunner on next Sunday in Walsh park at a time yet to be confirmed.

Panel: Daniel Lawlor, Jack Douglas, Kieran Kennedy, Conor O’Shea, Connor Cummins, Kieran O’Sullivan, Niall Dawson, Dylan Maher, Jack Twomey, Ben O’Neill, Sultan Adenekan, Rory Wymberry, Jake O’Halloran, Davin Power, Daniel Goff, Conor Keane, Jack Cox, William Irish.

U-16 Hurling

Our poor form in this competition continued with a 3-16 to 0-10 loss to Roanmore on Friday last. In fairness to our lads they continue to battle in difficult circumstances. Next game is Tuesday v Ballygunner in Gracedieu, time will be on the website.

U-8/U-9

Our young players competed in the excellent Roanmore tournament on Saturday last and gave a good account of themselves in all grades. Thanks to Roanmore for inviting us again.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Tuesday night and it now stands at €2,000. The next draw takes place on Monday 18th September. Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 16, 18.

Winners: Katia O’Rourke c/o Seller Dylan Foley, Kenny Family c/o Seller Joe Kenny, Theresa Roche c/o Seller Willie Stephens, Ciara Flynn, Nicola Russell c/o Seller Anne Russell.

• Fixtures

Saturday 16th September County Senior Championship v Abbeyside in Walsh Park 2.30pm.

Sunday 17th September County Minor Hurling Quarter Final v Clonea in Kill 11.30am.

• All Ireland Hurling Final

Commiserations to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Stephen Daniels, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers on their defeat by Galway last Sunday. Even though the dream is over for another year we are very proud of the efforts of our men and the entire panel and backroom staff throughout the year. Congrats to Galway on their victory.

• County Minor Hurling Championship

Ballygunner 3-15 De La Salle 1-9

Our minor hurlers were well beaten by the home side in Ballygunner last Friday. This was probably one of our worst performances in this grade for some years in a game in which we were out hurled, out fought and out thought with several of our players struggling with the basics when under pressure. With one game left before the knockout stages it would appear that a lot of soul searching has to be done if we are to have any chance of retaining our county title.

Ballygunner opened the scoring in the second minute but Sam Flynn equalised from a sixty five in the fifth minute. Two minutes later we were ahead when Ciaran Corrigan and Kevin Hennessy combined for Thomas Douglas to finish low to the net. Ballygunner then took control and between the 11th and 22nd minutes hit 2-5 without reply. A foul on Thomas Douglas saw Luke Flynn convert and further points from Thomas Douglas and Sam Flynn raised hopes of a comeback but Ballygunner added two points before the break to lead 2-8 to 1-5. Points either side of a Ballygunner point from Kevin Hennessy and Luke Flynn made it 2-9 to 1-7 after ten minutes but Ballygunner then took over hitting 1-6 without reply between the 11th and 23rd minutes. Two late points from Kevin Hennessy and Sean Carton ended the scoring on a disappointing night.

Scorers: Thomas Douglas 1-1, Luke Flynn 0-3 (0-2 frees), Sam Flynn (0-1 ’65) and Kevin Hennessy 0-2 each, Sean Carton 0-1.

Panel: Donal Carey, Ethan Halloran, Peter Grogan, Eoin Treacy, Sam Flynn, Chris Kong, Ian Condon, Luke Flynn, Sean Carton, Sean Power, Ciaran Corrigan, Eoin McGrath-Butler, Kevin Hennessy, Thomas Douglas, Dylan Finn, Colm Maher, Dan Casey, Eamonn Brosnan, Seaghan Walsh, Conor Giles-Doran, Luke Walsh, Darren Kenneally, Lorcan Dwyer-Sheridan.

• East Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final

Ballygunner 2-21 De La Salle 2-19 after extra time

Our intermediate hurlers exited the championship when they were beaten by Ballygunner after extra time after a very good game in Dunhill last Saturday. We trailed at half time 1-9 to 1-7 with a Thomas Douglas goal being the highlight. A second Thomas Douglas goal in the second half brought us level at 2-9 to 1-12 and it finished 2-14 to 1-17 at the end of normal time. A goal chance missed early in extra time proved vital and we trailed 1-20 to 2-16 at half time. Ballygunner goaled early in the second half to go four ahead and try as we could we were unable to come any closer than two points at the finish. Congrats to Ballygunner on their win.

Panel: Donal Carey, Ryan Duke, Kenneth Byrne, Evan Whelan, Lee Wall, Adam Doyle, Oran Keevers, Gavin Coppinger, Sean Carton, Mikey Costigan, Thomas Kearney, Brian Cunningham, Cormac McCann, Thomas Douglas, Eoin Casey, Matthew Barden, Luke Flynn.

• Juvenile News

U- 14 Hurling.

Our U-14 hurlers had a mixed week losing to Ballygunner on Monday last on a score of 3-11 to 0-8. This was not as a one sided a result as the score would indicate. While Balygunner came by their scores a little easier than our lads, the main difference between was obviously the three goals. We had three goal chances which we were unlucky not to convert, two in particular brought  top saves from the excellent Ballygunner goalkeeper.

The lads got back on track on Wednesday night with a well earned 3-10 to 0-7 win over a very committed Tramore side at Gracedieu. The group stages of this competition are coming to a close and the knockout section will begin shortly.

Training. All juvenile teams are now back in training after the summer break.

Fixtures U-13 Eastern semi final on Tuesday next in Mount Sion v Roanmore, Time will be on the club website

U-16 v Roanmore Friday Sept 8th and Ballygunner on Tuesday Sept 12th. Time and venue will be on the club website.

• Fixtures

Wednesday 6th September County Minor Hurling Championship v Dungarvan in Gracedieu 6.30pm.

Saturday 9th September East Intermediate Football Semi Final v Bonmahon TBC.

• East Intermediate Football Quarter Final

De La Salle 0-16 Kilmacthomas 1-11 (after extra time)

Our intermediate footballers qualified for the semi final with a hard fought extra time victory over Kilmacthomas in Carrickbeg last Friday night. It was a game in which both teams battled to the end but our performance in the first half of extra time was the winning of the game and we were able to hold out when Kilmacthomas rallied in the second half.

Kilmacthomas opened well scoring two points inside the first three minutes. Joey Twomey opened our account in the fifth minute but Kilmacthomas added further points in the 10th and 14th minutes. Three points from Lee Hayes, Kenneth Byrne and Mitchell Casey between the 21st and 25th minutes levelled matters. Kilmacthomas pointed in the 27th minute but two points from Lee Hayes had us ahead 0-6 to 0-5 at the interval. The second half began with Kilmacthomas converting a penalty in the third minute. Points by Colm Morris in the fifth minute and Joey Twomey in the sixth minute made it all square. We missed a great opportunity in the ninth minute when Lee Hayes was fouled but the KIlmacthomas keeper saved Colm Morris’s penalty. The next score came in the 23rd minute when minor Eoin McGrath-Butler pointed but Kilmacthomas pointed a free in the 25th minute. Another free in the 30th minute put Kilmacthomas ahead but a superb injury time equaliser in the 31st minute from Colm Morris ensured extra time. We began extra time well with Eoin McGrath-Butler pointing from the throw in. Adam O’Sullivan and Eoin McGrath-Butler added further points by the third minute. Kilmacthomas pointed in the fourth minute but two frees from Lee Hayes and a point from Adam O’Sullivan had us ahead 0-16 to 1-8 at half time. Kilmacthomas resumed strongly and pointed three times by the fourth minute. However, there was no further score and we held out for a deserved win.

Scorers: Lee Hayes 0-5 (0-2 frees), Eoin McGrath-Butler 0-3, Joey Twomey, Colm Morris and Adam O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Kenneth Byrne and Mitchell Casey 0-1 each.

Panel: David Dennison, Ryan Duke, Colm Clancy, Christopher Sheehan, David Greene, Stephen Dalton, Oran Keevers, Thomas Kearney, Dylan Foley, Kenneth Byrne, Colm Morris (captain), Eoin McGrath-Butler, Joey Twomey, Lee Hayes, Mitchell Casey, Eddie Barrett, James Coad, Adam O’Sullivan, Peter O’Hagan, Ciaran Corrigan.

• Bon Voyage

This was the last game for a while for our intermediate football captain and intermediate hurler Colm Morris who has left for Dubai to begin working there. We wish Colm the very best on his journey and look forward to seeing him back in our colours again.

• All Ireland Hurling Final

The big day is almost upon us and as the search for tickets goes on the team have been preparing away behind the scenes. We take this opportunity to wish Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Stephen Daniels, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers all the very best as they prepare to take on Galway on Sunday. Watch out also for Up for the Match on Saturday night where it is rumoured some of our club members will make an appearance.

• Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh Tournaments

Even though it was a disappointing day for the Waterford teams we congratulate Daire Treacy, Alex Keane and Cormac Dawson on playing for the A team and to Josh Kelly and Evan Hayes on being part of the B team. We would also compliment Billy O’Neill and committee on the organisation of the grounds and to Johnny Walsh and family on the overall organisation of the Sonny Walsh tournament in Gracedieu.

• Tour De Salle 2017

Tour De Salle 2017 in association with John Kelly Opel took place last Sunday. We would like to thank all those who participated in the event Thanks also to Alan Duke and his team who organised the event. Thanks also to everyone who helped in stewarding and catering and thanks to Martin Doyle and John Kelly Opel for the use of their facilities.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €1,750. The next draw takes place on Tuesday 5th September. Numbers drawn were 17, 20, 29, 31.

• Fixtures

Friday 1st September County Minor Hurling Championship v Ballygunner in Ballygunner 6.45pm.

Saturday 2nd September East Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final v Ballygunner in Walsh Park 2pm.

• De La Salle Camogie Club notes

Results :

Senior Championship Round 1 Monday 21st August in Gracedieu : DLS 1-10 (13) Lismore 5-17 (32).

Senior Championship Round 3 Friday 25th August in Cappoquin : Cappoquin 0-20 DLS 4-08 (20) a draw.

Panel: Brianna O’Regan, Lucy Hogan, Taylor Healy, Ciara Flynn, Ciara Twomey, Colette Hogan, Niamh Murphy, Courtney Healy, Chloe Dempsey, Roisin Heylin, Beth Carton, Siobhain Heylin, Majella Tebay (capt), Shannon Denton, Megan O’Connor, Katie O’Keeffe, Hayley Cox, Rachel Butler, Liz McEnaney, Clara Boland.

Fixtures :

Tues 29th August U-18A Championship Round 5 DLS v Tramore throw in 7pm in Gracedieu.

Sat 2nd Sept Senior Championship Round 4 away v St Annes throw in 7pm.

Tues 5th Sept U-18A Championship Round 6 DLS v Gailltir.

Sat 9th Sept our senior girls will participate in the Kilmacud 7s competition in Dublin.

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