De La Salle GAA Live

• Wedding

Congratulations to our senior hurling full back Ian Flynn who married Danielle Dower last Friday in Ballybricken Church before a large crowd of invited guests. The reception was held in the Tower Hotel and the huge De La Salle contingent enjoyed themselves there and on Saturday in The Cleaboy. We wish Ian and Danielle and their two children Freya and Jack every happiness for the future.

• Official Opening

The official opening of our Gracedieu facilities has been set for 3.30 p.m. on Saturday August 19th. This is a much anticipated event in club circles as we have worked long and hard to provide the excellent facilities which we now have in Gracedieu.

All club members, friends and supporters are welcome to attend on Sat. Aug. 19th. There will be an activity filled day for all players from Under 6’s up to and including adult players. We will have a number of invited guests who will be joining us to celebrate this important event. More details to follow.

• All Ireland Hurling Semi Final

We wish Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Stephen Daniels, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers the very best of luck when they take on Cork in Croke Park next Sunday.

• Fixture

Tuesday 8th August East Junior B Hurling Championship v Erins Own in Gracedieu 7.30pm.

• County Minor Hurling Championship

Mount Sion 2-9 De La Salle 0-12

Our minor hurlers new campaign began with a repeat of the 2015 County U-16 final and as on that day we again suffered a three point defeat to Mount Sion in Mount Sion last Friday after another hard fought game. The old saying that goals win games proved true again as one in each half for our opponents proved decisive in a game in which the vast majority of the scores on both sides came from frees. However, there is a new system operating this year in that no team is knocked out in the league stages with the top two teams qualifying for the semi finals and the other four playing quarter finals. Credit to the powers that be that introduced this new system which should make interesting knockout stages.

We opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a Kevin Hennessy free after a foul on Sean Carton. Mount Sion replied with two points before Dan Casey levelled matters in the seventh minute. Mount Sion then took control and scored 1-3 without reply to lead 1-5 to 0-2 after seventeen minutes. Fouls on Dylan Finn and Darren Kenneally saw Kevin Hennessy reduce the arrears before Mount Sion converted another free. A foul on Kevin Hennessy saw him add another before a fine point from Ciaran Corrigan made it 1-6 to 0-6 at half time. Mount Sion made a great start to the second half when they goaled from a penalty in the third minute. At this stage we introduced Thomas Douglas who like Conor Giles-Doran and Aidan Gannon is recovering from injury and we replied with two frees from Kevin Hennessy and one from play from Ian Condon to make it 2-6 to 0-9 after eleven minutes. A foul on Thomas Douglas saw Kevin Hennessy reduce the arrears to two points in the 16th minute but two Mount Sion frees in the 22nd and 25th minutes made it a four point game. Two more Kevin Hennessy frees after fouls on Ciaran Corrigan and Chris Kong reduced the arrears but an injury time pointed free ensured Mount Sion’s deserved victory.

Scorers: Kevin Hennessy 0-9 (frees), Dan Casey, Ciaran Corrigan and Ian Condon 0-1 each.

Panel: Donal Carey, Lorcan Dwyer-Sheridan, Peter Grogan, Eoin Treacy, Sam Flynn, Chris Kong, Ian Condon, Sean Carton, Luke Walsh, Dan Casey, Ciaran Corrigan, Kevin Hennessy, Darren Kenneally, Dylan Finn, Sean Power, Thomas Douglas, Seaghan Walsh, Shane O’Neill, Eamonn Brosnan, Dean Casey, Aidan Gannon, Luke Flynn, Conor Giles-Doran, Liam Coad.

• East Intermediate Hurling Championship

Clonea 2-27 De La Salle 1-17

Another poor second half display by our intermediate hurlers saw them well beaten by Clonea in Carrickbeg last Saturday. This was a game in which the sides were level after twenty two minutes but five minutes in to the second half we found ourselves ten points in arrears and it was game over.

We began well with early points from Sean Carton and Michael Roche. Clonea opened their account and an exchange of frees involving Brian Cunningham had us ahead 0-3 to 0-2 after eight minutes. Further points from Michael Roche and Brian Cunningham increased our lead before five consecutive Clonea points followed. A Mikey Costigan point was followed by another Clonea point and we trailed 0-8 to 0-6 with just fifteen minutes played. Two Mikey Costigan points were cancelled out by Clonea points by the 20th minute before points from Cormac McCann and a Brian Cunningham free after a foul on Thomas Kearney made it 0-10 each in the 22nd minute. Clonea then took over and hit four points without reply to lead 0-14 to 0-10 at half time. Clonea began the second half with a goal in the second minute and added three points by the fifth minute. Thomas Douglas, who had just been introduced, pointed in the sixth minute but Clonea replied with three points and a second goal to lead 2-20 to 0-11 after ten minutes. Points from Thomas Douglas and Michael Roche (2) reduced the arrears and Thomas Douglas converted a penalty in the 16th minute when after the goalkeeper had saved from Cormac McCann, Brian Cunningham was fouled in the resultant goalmouth scramble by a defender. Clonea pointed before a foul on Thomas Douglas saw Brian Cunningham point the free in the 19th minute to make it 2-21 to 1-15. The last ten minutes saw Clonea send over six points with two Brian Cunningham frees, after fouls on Thomas Kearney and Sean Carton, being our reply.

Scorers: Brian Cunningham 0-6 (0-5 frees), Thomas Douglas 1-2 (1-0 penalty), Michael Roche 0-4, Mikey Costigan 0-3, Sean Carton and Cormac McCann 0-1 each.

Panel: Donal Carey, Ryan Duke, Kenneth Byrne, Adam Doyle, Lee Wall, Bryan Phelan, Oran Keevers, Eoin Casey, Sean Carton, Mikey Costigan, Thomas Kearney, Colm Morris, Cormac McCann, Michael Roche, Brian Cunningham, Thomas Douglas, Matthew Barden.

• Juvenile News

U-16  Hurling

Our U-16 hurlers have played three matches in their championship and unfortunately have yet to win a match. They began with a narrow defeat to Brickey Rangers and suffered a comprehensive defeat at home to Passage. They played Mount Sion on Wednesday last and were defeated on a score of 3-11 to 1-11. The next match is against Ballygunner on 9th August.

U-13 Hurling

Our U-13 hurlers defeated Tramore on a score of 6-7 to 3-3 in Tramore on Monday last. This was a much more difficult game than the scoreline suggests. Tramore were excellent in the first half and De La Salle led by four points at the  break. We improved in the second half and a few opportune scores saw us get the victory over a very committed Tramore side. This concludes the group stages of the competition and the team have qualified for the Eastern semi final by virtue of topping their group.  The semi final is fixed for early September.

U-12 Hurling.

Our U-12 team had a busy week. They played the knockout stages of the Clonea tournament on Saturday. The qualified for the final by virtue of a quarter final win over Killeagh and a tremendous win over James Stephens in what was one of the best juvenile games of hurling played at that tournament. The lads were defeated by a point in the final by a very good Fermoy side on a score of 4-5 to 3-7.

On Wednesday they played their last U-12 City League match with a good win over Mullinavat on a score of 6-6 to 1-6.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €1,250. The next draw takes place on Tuesday 8th August. Numbers drawn were 2, 8, 23, 32. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Rosarie Sheehan c/o Seller Martin Sheehan, Deirdre Cahill c/o Seller John Cahill, Gunter c/o Seller Eamonn Mackey, Jimmy Gal c/o Seller Owen Dunphy, John Russell c/o Seller Olivia Russell.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• 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.

• Fixture

Monday 7th August County Minor Hurling Championship v Clonea in Gracedieu 7.30pm.

Below is a photo of the presentation of our record Lotto Jackpot of €19,500 to Aggie Scannell by Lotto committee member Yvonne Kearney. From left, Tom O’Leary club treasurer, Charlotte Brenner Lotto committee member Aggie Scannell and Yvonne Kearney.

• County Senior Hurling League

De La Salle 3-20 Lismore 1-24

Our understrength senior hurlers had a narrow win over Lismore in an entertaining league encounter played in Gracedieu last Saturday evening. The game was notable for the welcome return to competitive action of Paidi Nevin after a thirteen months absence with a cruciate knee injury and fittingly it was Paidi’s late goal that won the game for us.

• County U-14 Hurling Championship

De La Salle 3-5 Mount Sion 2-8

Our U-14 hurlers made a great comeback to draw with Mount Sion in Mount Sion last Monday. Early in the second half we trailed 2-6 to 0-3 but goals from Jack Twomey (2) and Alex Keane brought us back into the game and an injury time point from Cormac Dawson ensured a share of the points.

Panel: Daire Treacy, Alex Hoban McGuire, Conor Cummins, Glen Buckley, Sultan Andnekan, Rishi Oben, Conor O’Shea, Alex Keane, Kieran O’Sullivan, Cormac Dawson, Evan Hayes, Kieran Kennedy, Jack Twomey, Darragh Crowe, Conor Alex Keane, Ben O’Neill, Jack Cox, Jack Douglas, Niall Dawson, Josh Kelly.

• Munster U-21 Hurling Championship

Commiserations to Shane Ryan (captain), Eddie Meaney and the Waterford U-21 hurlers on their heart breaking defeat by Cork in Walsh Park last week.

• Lotto

Congratulations to Aggie Scannell who was the winner of our record Lotto jackpot of €19,500 on last Monday night. The seller of the winning ticket was Maria Twomey. The next draw takes place on Monday 24th July with a new jackpot of €1,000. Numbers drawn were 6, 16, 19, 24. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Mia Cleere c/o Seller Alan Duggan, Dermot Dooley, Michael Coppinger c/o Seller Gavin Coppinger, Katie Phelan c/o Seller Johnny Dunphy, Tosh Walsh c/o Seller Norris’s.

• Club Photographic Exhibition

To mark the 90th anniversary of our club we have placed a permanent photographic exhibition in the clubhouse, Gracedieu. These photographs cover the clubs history from 1927 to 2017.  We are holding an open night Thursday 20th July from 7pm to 10pm. All are welcome! Refreshments served on the night.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• 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.

• Fixtures

Wednesday 19th July East Intermediate Hurling Championship v Erins Own in Walsh Park 7.30pm.

Friday 21st July East Junior B Hurling Championship v Portlaw in Portlaw 7.30pm.

• East Intermediate Football Championship

De La Salle 2-14 Dunhill 1-7

Our intermediate footballers ensured a quarter final place with a comfortable win over Dunhill in Fenor last Friday night. It was a game in which we played some very good football in the first half and when we scored our second goal immediately after the restart the win was never in doubt with the only downside being a second half injury to John Mullane. The game proved a personal triumph for Mitchell Casey, who having stopped playing through a persistent injury and had become a selector, but was forced to line out after some late withdrawals went on to score 1-6.

Dunhill opened the scoring and Mitchell Casey equalised all within the first minute. The outstanding Adam Farrell put us ahead a minute later and further points from Colm Morris and Mitchell Casey had us three ahead after six minutes. Dunhill got back into the game and three points saw the sides level by the midway point. Good play by Lee Hayes and Adam Farrell saw John Mullane put us back in front in the 16th minute and John then set up Colm Morris for a point. A fine run by Stephen Dalton made the opening for Lee Hayes to point in the 22nd minute and we then got our first goal when Colm Morris goaled from a penalty after Peter O’Hagan was brought down when through on goal. We added on points from Lee Hayes (2) and Mitchell Casey (2) to lead 1-11 to 0-4 at the break. The second half began with Thomas Kearney winning the throw in and giving it to Adam Farrell who raced through before supplying John Mullane who set up Mitchell Casey for a cracking goal all inside twenty seconds. Lee Hayes and Mitchell Casey added points with both being set up by Adam Farrell before Dunhill goaled in the 11th minute to make it 2-13 to 1-4. Mitchell Casey pointed a free in the 14th minute after a foul on Colm Morris which proved to be our last score. Dunhill scored three points in the final quarter as the game petered out.

Scorers: Mitchell Casey 1-6 (0-2 frees), Colm Morris 1-2 (1-0 penalty), Lee Hayes 0-4 each, Adam Farrell and John Mullane 0-1 each.

Panel: David Dennison, Ryan Duke, Colm Clancy, David Greene, Oran Keevers, Stephen Dalton, Stephen Walsh Adam Farrell, Thomas Kearney, Kenneth Byrne, Colm Morris (captain), John Mullane, Peter O’Hagan, Lee Hayes, Mitchell Casey, Martin Sheehan.

• All Ireland Hurling Qualifiers

Well done to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Stephen Daniels, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers on the long awaited and exciting victory over Kilkenny in Thurles last Saturday. We now look forward to a quarter final match in two weeks.

• U-13 Hurling League

De La Salle 4-8 St. Mollerans  2-2

Our U-13 hurling team sponsored by St Dominic Credit Union played the third match in their group against St. Mollerans in Gracedieu on Monday last. The scoreline might suggest an easy victory but this was in fact a very tight game of hurling. We opened with a couple of points to our opponents one, we goaled and they responded with a point. We added another goal and two points to lead 2-4 to 0-2 at halftime. We continued to score after halftime and two further goals and four points had us lead 4-8 to 0-2. However our opponents never gave up and scored two goals and would have scored more were it not for the excellent Dylan Quinlan Meagher in goal.

This tournament now takes a break for three weeks and we resume with a visit to Tramore in three weeks.

Panel: Dylan Quinlan Meagher, Niall Dawson, Conor Cummins, Jack Cox, Kieran Kennedy, Jack Twomey, Jack Douglas, Sultan Andnekan, Ben O’Neill, Will Bermingham, Kieran O’Sullivan, Jake O’Halloran, Daniel Goff, Alex Finn, Daniel Lalor, William Irish, Billy Griffin, Rory Wymberry, Conor O’Shea, Conor Keane, Jayden Casey, Davin Power.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• 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.

• Fixture

Saturday 15th July East Intermediate Hurling Championship v Erins Own in Walsh Park 3.30pm.

• Condolences

De La Salle Camogie Club would like to offer its deepest sympathies  to the family of the late Michael Drohan, Tirconnel Ave, Lismore Lawn, Waterford on his recent passing. Michael’s son Declan and his grandchildren Caoimhe & Evan are all heavily involved in both the camogie and gaa club teams over the last number of years.

• Fixtures:

U-16A championship Tues 27th June @ 7.30pm in Gracedieu v Dungarvan.

U-12 Weds 26th June @ 7pm in Gracedieu v Tramore.

Please support the girls.

• County Squads:

Best of luck to Beth Carton, Brianna O Regan,  Ciara Twomey & Niamh Murphy who play away to Galway next Sun in the Senior championship.

Waterford v Dublin in the Junior Championship takes place on Saturday, Katie O’Keeffe & Colette Hogan are on this panel.

Lucy Hogan is on duty away to Tipperary next Sun in the U-16A championship.

Keep up the good work girls.

Follow all our camogie clubs daily updates on our Facebook page.

• Juvenile Club – Sponsored by St. Dominic Credit Union

We held the official launch of our partnership with SDCU on Saturday last. We enjoyed the glorious weather and a huge number of our juvenile players turned up to get involved in the day’s events.

First up was the presentation of a set of jerseys for our U-12/U-13 teams. John Mullane was on hand to accept the jerseys on behalf of the club from Rachel Walsh, Business Development & Marketing Officer with St. Dominic Credit Union.

Following this we had all our Juvenile players from U-6 to U-14 involved in a series of internal blitzes. There were “freebies” and treats for all players afterwards generously provided by SDCU.

A very big “Thank You” to Rachel and her team from SDCU for coming along to Gracedieu on Saturday and helping to make the day such a huge success.

Check out our website for more information and photos of events on the day.

We urge all our members to support SDCU our new Juvenile Club sponsor.

•  Primary Game

Congratulations to Conor Keane and Jack Twomey who played on the Primary Game Hurling in Semple Stadium on Sunday last.

• “Guess the Score” Fundraiser

Many thanks to all our Juvenile Players and their families who supported our “Guess the Score” fundraiser on Saturday last June 17th. It was a great success and many thanks to St. Dominic Credit Union who sponsored the prizes.

• U-13 Hurling

Our U-13 Hurlers began their 2017 campaign on Monday last at Gracedieu with a hard earned victory over our near neighbours Mount Sion on a score of 3-2 to 1-4. This was an extremely competitive match between two evenly matched sides and very little between them at the end. We opened with a goal but our opponents replied with two points and a goal of their own. We got a point so the minimum separated the sides at the break on a score-line of 1-2 to 1-1 to our visitors.

We equalised early on but Mount Sion responded with two quick points to lead by two. The game was very evenly balanced at this stage but we managed to add a further two goals to run out victors. Both sides are to be commended on a thoroughly competitive match.

Panel: Dylan Quinlan, Niall Dawson, Conor Cummins, Jack Cox, Kieran Kennedy, Jack Twomey, Jack Douglas, Sultan Andnekan, Ben O’Neill, Will Bermingham, Kieran O’Sullivan, Jake O’Halloran, Daniel Goff, Alex Finn, Daniel Lalor, William Irish, Billy Griffin, Rory Wymberry, Conor O’Shea, Conor Keane, Jayden Casey, Davin Power.

• Munster Hurling Championship

Hard luck 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 Cork last Sunday. Hard luck also to Shane Ryan and Eddie Meaney who played in the U-25 final.

• All Ireland Football Qualifiers

Hard luck to Stephen Dalton and the Waterford senior footballers who exited the championship after a brave fight against Derry in Fraher field last Saturday.

• De La Salle GAA Clothes Drive

Please note the De La Salle GAA clothes drive has been extended for one week to next weekend. Any unwanted clothes can be handed into the Gracedieu Complex during the following times. . . Monday_Friday. (9-11am), Saturday (11am-1pm) as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7pm and 8.30pm… Any queries contact Lorraine Duke on 087-1308628 or Marissa Carton on 087-7728538.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• U-13 hurling league

De La Salle 4-7 Clann na Gael 1-4

We played our second match of this years U-13 hurling league  with a hard earned victory over Clann na Gael in Dunhill last Monday. This was a very tight game but a couple of fortitous goals saw us lead at halftime. We started the second half with another pair of goals and this made it very difficult for our opponents who battled to the very end.

Panel: Dylan Quinlan Meagher, Niall Dawson, Conor Cummins, Jack Cox, Kieran Kennedy, Jack Twomey, Jack Douglas, Sultan Andnekan, Ben O’Neill, Will Bermingham, Kieran O’Sullivan, Jake O’Halloran, Daniel Goff, Alex Finn, Daniel Lalor, William Irish, Billy Griffin, Rory Wymberry, Conor O’Shea, Conor Keane, Jayden Casey, Davin Power.

• All Ireland Hurling Qualifiers

Well done to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Stephen Daniels, Shane McNulty, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers who eased past Offaly in Tullamore last Saturday and best of luck for the game next weekend.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our last Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €19,500. The next draw takes place on Monday 10th July. Numbers drawn were 1, 3, 14, 30. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Mairéad Kinsella c/o Seller Colin Kinsella, Anne Dunphy, Eileen McGrath c/o Seller Yvonne O’Donnell, Paddy Lonergan c/o Seller Alan Duggan, Maureen Lowry c/o Seller Thomas Kearney.

• Condolences

We extend our sympathy to the Drohan Family on the recent death of Michael Drohan father of camogie mentor Declan Drohan and grandfather of juvenile hurler Evan Drohan and minor and senior camogie player Caoimhe Drohan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

• Juvenile Club – Sponsored by St. Dominic Credit Union

  Guess the Score

Our fundraising “Guess the Score” competition was a great success and thanks to all who supported us.

There was no outright winner.

The following shared the prize money, each receiving €50

1. Natalia Uloha: c/o Dennis Uloha – St. Stephen’s
2. Toby Ryan – St. Stephens
3. Jim O’Connor: c/o Leon Kavanagh – St. Declan’s
4. Jim Ryan – c/o DLS GAA Club

Sellers Prize; Archie Roche – St. Declan’s

Prizes kindly sponsored by SDCU

• U-11 Hurling

Our SDCU sponsored U-11 B team recorded two good wins over Ballygunner and Butlerstown in recent weeks. This team consists mainly of U-10 players and their mentors have been working hard with this group of players all year.

Well done to all involved.

De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• Fixture

Friday 7th July East Intermediate Football Championship v Dunhill Time and Venue TBC.

• East Intermediate Football Championship

De La Salle 2-7 Tramore 2-7

Our intermediate footballers shared the points after a hard fought encounter with Tramore in Walsh Park last Saturday. Having found ourselves four points down at half time having played with the very strong wind, we would have gladly accepted a draw but in the end it was our opponents who came up with an injury time equaliser. It was overall probably the fairest result on a day we introduced minors Luke Flynn and Eoghan McGrath-Butler for their debuts and both acquitted themselves well

We opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a point from Lee Hayes but Tramore equalised three minutes later. Points from the outstanding Paddy Kennedy and Lee Hayes in the 11th and 15th minutes to put us ahead 0-3 to 0-1 midway through the half. In this period we were denied goals on two occasions by fine saves by the Tramore goalkeeper. Tramore then went on to take control scoring four unanswered points between the 21st and 28th minutes. They then got the opening goal in the 30th minute before Paddy Kennedy got a badly needed point for us in injury time to see us trail 1-5 to 0-4 at the break.

We started the second half strongly and Paddy Kennedy pointed a free in the third minute and three minutes later it was all square as Paddy Kennedy set up Lee Hayes for our first goal. We then took the lead when Dylan Foley, now operating in midfield, claimed a mark from the resultant kick out and his delivery put Paddy Kennedy through on goal and he made no mistake burying the ball in the net. Tramore were level in the 11th minute when they were awarded a penalty which was expertly converted. Tramore pointed in the 13th minute but it was level again in the 18th minute when Paddy Kennedy pointed a free after a foul on Stephen Dalton. We were ahead again in the 23rd minute with another Paddy Kennedy free after Eoghan McGrath Butler was fouled. We were unlucky not to increase our lead from two further frees with one hitting the post and the other dropping into the goalkeeper’s hands before Tramore equalised in the 34th minute to keep both sides chances of making the knock out stages alive.

Scorers: Paddy Kennedy 1-5 (0-3 frees), Lee Hayes 1-2.

Panel: David Dennison, Stephen Dalton, Colm Clancy, Ryan Duke, David Greene, Oran Keevers, David Kennedy, Adam Farrell, Thomas Kearney, Kenneth Byrne, Dylan Foley, Colm Morris (captain), Joey Twomey, Lee Hayes, Paddy Kennedy, Luke Flynn, Eoghan McGrath-Butler, Peter O’Hagan, Conor O’Toole, Ciaran Corrigan.

• John J. Murphy East Junior B Hurling Championship

De La Salle 1-15 Mount Sion 0-11

Our junior B hurlers remain unbeaten after a hard fought win over Mount Sion in Mount Sion last Thursday. This was a game that was influenced to a large degree by the strong wind. We had first use and built up a ten point half time lead which try as they might our opponents were unable to make serious inroads into in the second half.

There was an early exchange of points involving the excellent Luke Lawlor before Sean Power fired home the only goal of the game in the eight minute. Points from Eamonn Fitzgerald and Jamie Sage either side of a Mount Sion score saw us lead 1-3 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was where we built up our match winning lead as points from Eamonn Fitzgerald (4), Luke Lawlor (2), Jamie Sage and Luke Flynn to a brace in reply from Mount Sion put us ahead 1-11 to 0-4 at halftime.

Eamonn Fitzgerald opened the second half scoring in the second minute but Mount Sion then had a period of dominance hitting over four points to make it 1-12 to 0-8 after ten minutes. Eamonn Fitzgerald then pointed but Mount Sion replied likewise. Two further points followed from Luke Lawlor and Eamonn Fitzgerald to make it 1-15 to 0-9 after twenty one minutes. Mount Sion pointed twice in the 22nd and 25th minutes but any hope they had of a comeback ended in the 27th minute with a fine save from Conor Bohane and a relieving clearance from Eoin Treacy.

Scorers: Eamonn Fitzgerald 0-8 (0-5 frees, 0-1 ‘65), Luke Lawlor 0-4, Sean Power 1-0, Jamie Sage 0-2, Luke Flynn 0-1.

Panel: Conor Bohane (captain), Eoin Treacy, David Sutton, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Conor O’Toole, Alan Fitzgerald, Conor Dunphy, Ciaran Corrigan, Luke Flynn, Barry Twomey, Tom Wiltshire, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Luke Lawlor, Jamie Sage, Sean Power, Ronan O’Connor, Philip Burke, Diarmuid Carey.

County Duty

Best wishes to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Stephen Daniels, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers who take on Cork in Thurles next Sunday for a place in the Munster final. Best wishes also to Stephen Dalton and the Waterford senior footballers who meet Derry in Fraher field next Saturday in the qualifiers.

• Condolences

We extend our sympathy to the Dillon Family on the death at the weekend of Mary (May) Dillon mother of our minor hurling selector Allen Dillon, grandmother to current players Jake Dillon, Sam Flynn and former player Gary Dillon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí

• Juvenile News

Primary Game

Congratulations to our U-12 players Jack Twomey and Conor Keane on being selected on the Waterford Primary Game Hurling team. The Primary Game team will play Cork at half time in Semple Stadium on Sunday next. Best of luck Jack and Conor.

• St. Dominic Credit Union

We are delighted to announce St. Dominic Credit Union as the proud new sponsor of De La Salle Juvenile GAA Club.

St. Dominic Credit Union is a highly efficient, community based, financial institution, perfectly positioned to provide a reliable, friendly and flexible service to all its members.

The official launch of our partnership with St. Dominic Credit Union is scheduled for Saturday next June 17th at 11.00 a.m.

• “Guess the Score” Fundraiser

We are asking all Players and their parents to support our Juvenile Club’s “Guess the Score” fundraiser which takes place on Saturday next June 17th. Prizes are generously sponsored by St. Dominic Credit Union.

• De La Salle need your Old Clothes!!!!!

Please note there is just one week remaining in the De La Salle GAA clothes drive. Any unwanted clothes can be handed into the Gracedieu Complex during the following times. . . Monday_Friday. (9-11am), Saturday (11am-1pm) as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7pm and 8.30pm… Any queries contact Lorraine Duke on 087-1308628 or Marissa Carton on 087-7728538.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• Fixtures

Saturday 17th June County Senior Hurling League v Dungarvan in Gracedieu 7.30pm.

• East Intermediate Football Championship

Our intermediate football championship game v St. Saviours fixed for Saturday did not take place as the vast majority of our panel were in Portugal for the weekend on a stag party. Due to an oversight on our part we omitted to request a free weekend from the eastern board and only realised we had made the error when the fixture came out. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the eastern board secretary to facilitate us, our opponents were unable to suggest an alternative date suitable to them leaving us with no option but to concede the game.

• East U-14 Hurling Championship Replay

Passage 1-16 De La Salle 4-6

Our U-14 hurlers exited the eastern championship after a second half fight back came up short in Passage last Tuesday. A poor first half saw us trail 1-10 to 1-2 at the break. However, a much improved second half display saw us early force extra time. We now look forward to the start of the county championship.

Panel: Daire Treacy, Alex Hoban McGuire, Conor Cummins, Glen Buckley, Sultan Andnekan, Alex Keane, Jack Cox, Evan Hayes, Kieran O’Sullivan, Cormac Dawson, Josh Kelly, Kieran Kennedy, Jack Twomey, Darragh Crowe, Conor Keane, Ben O’Neill, Rishi Oben, Jack Douglas, Niall Dawson.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €19,000. The next draw takes place on Monday 12th June. Numbers drawn were 13, 21, 30, 32. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Gaye Sinnott c/o Seller Kyle Sinnott, Alan Power c/o Seller Billy Flynn, John O’Carroll c/o Seller John Sheehan, Darren O’Reilly c/o Seller Barry Twomey, Barry Twomey.

• De la Salle need your Old Clothes!!!!!

Please note there are just two weeks remaining in the De La Salle GAA clothes drive. Any unwanted clothes can be handed into the Gracedieu Complex during the following times. . . Monday_Friday. (9-11am), Saturday (11am-1pm) as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7pm and 8.30pm… Any queries contact Lorraine Duke on 087-1308628 or Marissa Carton on 087-7728538.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.

• Fixtures

Thursday 8th June East Junior B Hurling Championship v Mount Sion in Mount Sion 7.30pm.

Saturday 10th June East Intermediate Football Championship v Tramore in Walsh Park 6pm.

• East U-14 Division 2 Football Final

De La Salle 5-4 Clan na Gael 2-3

We won our first trophy of the year when our U-14 footballers won the Division 2 eastern championship defeating Clan na Gael in Walsh park on Saturday last. The wet and windy conditions were a factor in the match and we had the wind in the first half. Clan na Gael played very well against the wind and midway through the half lead by 1-0 to 0-1, our point coming from the excellent Evan Hayes. We improved dramatically after that and scored 3-2 in the next ten minutes, the three goals coming from Alex Keane and both points from Conor O’Shea, to lead 3-3 to 1-2 at the break.

The second half was always going to be difficult against the wind and so it proved early on. Our opponents pressed but for poor shooting would have narrowed our lead. They only had a point to show for their endeavours and when Dylan Stickel goaled for us it made their task more difficult. We continued to play well and even when our opponents goaled we replied with a goal from Josh Kelly and a point from Sultan Andnekan to run out deserving winners.

Afterwards captain Daire O’Keefe accepted the trophy on behalf of the team

Panel: Conor Cummins, Kieran O’Sullivan, Sean Oleyumi, Daire O’Keefe (captain), Jack Twomey, Evan Hayes, Jack Cox, Alex Keane, Daire Treacy, Kieran Kennedy, Dylan Doyle, Oisin O’Connor, Cormac Dawson, Conor O’Shea, Sultan Andnekan, Dylan Stickel, Josh Kelly, Conor Keane.

• East U-14 Hurling Championship

De La Salle 2-9 Passage 3-6

Our U-14 hurlers played a very entertaining draw with Passage in Gracedieu last Tuesday. We trailed 2-3 to 2-2 at half time having played with the breeze. An improved second half display saw us take a one point lead before a Passage goal restored their lead. Our lads came back with two late points to force the draw after a very good game.

Panel: Daire Treacy, Alex Hoban McGuire, Conor Cummins, Glen Buckley, Sultan Andnekan, Alex Keane, Conor O’Shea, Evan Hayes, Kieran O’Sullivan, Cormac Dawson, Josh Kelly, Kieran Kennedy, Jack Twomey, Darragh Crowe, Conor Keane, Ben O’Neill, Jack Cox, Jack Douglas, Niall Dawson.

• Munster Football Championship

Hard luck to Stephen Dalton who was a member of the Waterford senior football panel who came agonisingly close to pulling off a major shock in Dungarvan last Saturday night. Commiserations to Oran Keevers who played on the junior team that also went down to Cork.

• De la Salle need your Old Clothes!!!!!

De La Salle GAA are running a clothes drive for the next 4 weeks. Any unwanted clothes can be handed into the Gracedieu Complex during the following times. . . Monday_Friday. (9-11am), Saturday (11am-1pm) as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7 and 8.30pm… Any queries contact Lorraine Duke on 087-1308628 or Marissa Carton on 087-7728538.

• De La Salle Activity Group

Indoor Bowls will continue every Thursday in Gracedieu starting at 7pm and finishing at 9.30pm All supporters and retired members are invited to participate. It is great fun so why not come along and try it out. We have a fine club house and a céid míle fáilte is extended to all.