• Sargent Cup Senior Hurling League

De La Salle 1-14 Cappoquin 1-12

We travelled to Cappoquin last Saturday for a Sargent Cup outing and we came home with the points after a hard fought game in which, even though the rain stayed away for the game the heavy pitch made life difficult for both sets of players throughout. This was a game where we built up an early lead and maintained it until the last ten minutes when a late rally by the home side made us relieved the hear the final whistle.

Despite Bryan Phelan and Paddy Kennedy failing late fitness tests we began very well and Shane Ryan pointed three times from play in the first six minutes. Cappoquin opened their account in the eight minute and Shane Ryan replied in the 12th minute. A minute later Stephen Dalton and Paudie Nevin combined for Shane Ryan to goal before three points in a row for our opponents made it 1-4 to 0-4 after nineteen minutes. Brian Cunningham pointed in the 20th minute but a minute late a poor clearance led to a goal for Cappoquin. We dominated the rest of the half and points from Brian Cunningham, two long range frees from Eoin Madigan, after fouls on Paudie Nevin and Tom Moran, and a free from Shane Ryan when John Mullane was fouled put us 1-9 to 1-4 ahead at half time. The second half began with John Mullane and Brian Cunningham pointing inside forty seconds but three Cappoquin points made it 1-11 to 1-7 after ten minutes. A foul on John Mullane saw Shane Ryan point the free but Cappoquin replied again before John Mullane got the score of the game in a move involving Eoin Madigan, Tom Moran and Thomas Kearney to make it 1-13 to 1-8 with ten minutes to go. Back came Cappoquin with three points between the 22nd and 25th minutes to make it a two point game. Another foul on John Mullane saw Shane Ryan stretch the lead to three points before Cappoquin ended the scoring in the 28th minute with a point as we held on to claim the points

Scorers: Shane Ryan 1-7 (0-3 frees), Brian Cunningham 0-3, Eoin Madigan (frees) and John Mullane 0-2 each.

Panel: John Coady, Lee Wall, Ian Flynn, Tom Moran, Thomas Kearney, Eoin Madigan, Stephen Dalton, Conan Watt, Gavin Coppinger, Kenneth Byrne, David Greene, John Mullane, Brian Cunningham, Paudie Nevin, Shane Ryan, Jack McCarthy, Stevie Brenner, Kyle Sinnott, Bryan Phelan, Paddy Kennedy.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last draw and it now stands at €11,250. The next draw takes place on this Tuesday 29th March. Numbers drawn were 6, 17, 18, 28. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Lorna Smith c/o Seller Johnny Walsh, Nellie Twomey c/o Seller Joe Twomey, David McCarthy c/o Seller Eamonn Fitzgerald, Allen Dillon, Rose Walsh.

• East U-21 Hurling Medals Presentation

It is planned to present the 2015 East U-21 hurling medals next Saturday 2nd April in Gracedieu at 6.30pm immediately after the intermediate football league game. The 2015 player of the year awards will also be presented. Afterwards the awards presentation will be celebrated in Bolgers pub. All club members are invited to attend both venues.

• Condolences

The death occurred recently of Nicky Power, Decies Avenue. Nicky was a former committee member, clubman of the year and during the eighties worked extremely hard as grounds man in Cleaboy. To his wife Rita, sons David and Vinny and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

• Fixtures

Wednesday 30th March County U-16 Football Championship v Ballinacourty in Gracedieu 6.30pm

Friday 1st April East U-21 B Football Final v Roanmore in Carriganore 8pm

Saturday 2nd April East Intermediate Football League v Kill in Gracedieu 5pm

• De La Salle Camogie Club

Training:

U-8, U-10 & U-12 on Weds 30th March @ 6.30pm outdoors in Gracedieu.

U-14s  on Monday 28th March @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.

U-16, 18 & Intermediate on Monday 28th March @ 7.30pm in Gracedieu.

Newcomers are always more than welcome to join in on the day.

Registration:

This is now due for season 2016. Please forward on to your mentors asap. Age groups: U-12 downwards €35, 13 years upwards €45 & family €80. All girls need to be registered and insured before the fixtures commence.

Club Fixtures:

U-8 & U-10 blitzes on Sat 9th April in Ferrybank.

Intermediate League round 1 away to Dungarvan on Sun 10th April @ 11.30am.

County:

Beth Carton (half forward 1-2), Brianna O Regan (goalkeeper – making her Senior Inter County debut), Caoimhe Drohan & Niamh Murphy (subs) Ita Murphy (mentor)  were members of the Waterford Senior Squad who were away to Derry on Sun 27th March in the 4th round of the National League. Waterford won on a scoreline of Waterford 3-12 to Derry 2-9. 1 win & 3 losses for the Senior girls in there debut season at Senior level. Well done to all involved.

Hard luck to the Waterford minor squad who lost out to Wexford 3-7 to 3-9 in the 3rd round of the Minor A All Ireland Championship played in WIT Carriganore on Sat 26th March. Brianna O Regan  (goalkeeper) Caoimhe Drohan (corner back) Courtney Healy (half back) Beth Carton (centre forward 2-06, 0-04f) Aisling Madigan (half forward) Niamh Murphy, Chloe Dempsey & Colette Hogan (subs) Joey Carton (mentor). Next up Limerick away in there final group game on Sun 3rd April.

Please support the Waterford Camogie Fundraising event taking place in Kilcohan Greyhound Stadium on Sat 9th April & the DLS GAA club lotto draw taking place on Tues 29th March, Jackpot rollover €11,250.

Follow all our daily club updates on our clubs facebook & twitter pages or on delasallegaa.ie website.

• County Minor Football Championship

We played our second game of this year’s championship away to Rathgormack and unfortunately came away without securing our first win of the season. We came up against a good Rathgormack side that had won their opening game last weekend and they fully deserved their win. Having said that our lads worked very hard in the second half and never gave up the battle and were a little unlucky not too have more reward on the score board for their efforts. Well done to Ciarán Brady who has swapped his usual position in goal for the forward line and scored a goal from a well-executed penalty when Dylan Finn was fouled in the small square.

Thank you to the parents and supporters who travelled at such an early start in the morning and we hope to see you and more again for next Sundays clash away to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.

Panel: Donal Carey, Eoin Treacy, Sean Carton, Colm Stockdale, Ryan Duke, Conor Giles Doran, Lorcan Dwyer, Peter Grogan, Ciaran Corrigan, Ciaran Brady, Luke Flynn, Dylan Finn, Stephen Power, Adam Hayes, Sean Power, Jack O’Donoghue, Kieran O’Donoghue, Dan Casey, Luke Stacey.

• Munster U-21 Football Championship

We wish the best of luck to Stephen Dalton, who has been selected on the Waterford U-21 football team who take on Cork in Dungarvan next Wednesday.

• National Hurling League

Commiserations to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Eddie Barrett, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers on losing their first National League game in two years when they went down to Dublin last Sunday.

• Deise Draw

Please note the 2016 Deise Draw is scheduled to begins on Friday 25th March. The organising committee of Noreen Cotter and Maureen Keane would like to thank all those who sold or purchased tickets last year. They ask that you please support the club and the county by again purchasing a ticket. Tickets are priced at €90 or €10 per draw.

• “Ciorcal Cainte”

Táimíd ag beartú “Ciorcal Cainte” a eagrú is a thosnú sa chlub go luath. Sa Chiorcal Cainte beidh seans ag gach éinne Gaeilge a chleachtadh agus a chur chun cinn. Má tá suim agat bheith páirteach sa scéim seo ba mhór linn cloisint uait. Cuir glaoch ar, nó teasc chuig Micheál Ó Caomháin ag 087-6821561.
We are planning to set up a Ciorcal Cainte in the club for those who wish to speak, promote and improve their Gaeilge. If you wish to take part text or phone Micheál Kavanagh at 087-6821561.
Fixtures

Saturday 19th March East Intermediate Football League v Kilmacthomas in Gracedieu 5pm

Sunday 20th March County Minor Football Championship v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in Clashmore 11.30am

• De La Salle Camogie Club

Training:

U-8 & U-10 on Weds 16th March @ 7pm indoors in the Presentation Secondary School Hall.

U-12 & U-14s  on Monday 14th March @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.

U-16,18 & Intermediate on Monday 14th March @ 7.30pm in Gracedieu.

Newcomers are always more than welcome to attend on the day.

Registration:

This is now due for season 2016. Please forward on to your mentors asap.

County:

Brianna (goal) Courtney (half back) Caoimhe (half back) Beth (centre forward 1-05)  Aisling (half forward) Niamh (sub-corner forward) Chloe & Colette unused subs lost out away to Cork played on Sat 12th March in the 2nd round of the championship 0-14 to 2-05. Next up Wexford in 2 weeks time.

The Waterford Seniors lost out to Limerick at home in Carriganore on Sun 13th March against Limerick 2-11 to 0-8. Beth (wing forward 0-01) & Brianna, Caoimhe & Niamh were unused subs. Next up Cork away.

Aisling played with the U-16 County squad who lost out to Limerick after extra time in the Munster Shield semi final played in Doneraile Co. Cork.

• St Patricks Day Parade

Details to follow during the week at club training.

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• County Minor Football Championship

Gaultier 1-8 De La Salle 0-2

Our minor footballers made a losing start to this year’s championship when going down to Gaultier in Gracedieu last Sunday morning. This was a poor game of football and whereas Gaultier were deserving winners, the final margin was harsh on our lads efforts as we were only a point in arrears with twelve minutes remaining. A Gaultier goal with eleven minutes to go allied to the enforced retirement of Luke Flynn and Peter Grogan ended whatever chance we had of salvaging something from this game.

There was no score in this game for the first twenty minutes before Ciaran Brady opened our account in the 21st minute. Points in the 24th and 26th minutes saw Gaultier lead 0-2 to 0-1 at half time. Gaultier stretched their lead in the 11th minute when a shot for goal was brilliantly deflected over the crossbar by Donal Carey. Ciaran Corrigan with a long range free made it 0-3 to 0-2 in the 13th minute. Gaultier pointed in the 18th minute and a minute later they got the clinching goal. Gaultier finished strongly and four points between the 20th and 26th minutes put a gloss on their win.

Scorers: Ciaran Brady and Ciaran Corrigan (free) 0-1 each.

Panel: Donal Carey, Sean O’Keeffe, Sean Carton, Colm Stockdale, Eoin McGrath-Butler, Conor Giles Doran, Ciaran Corrigan, Ryan Duke (captain), Peter Grogan, Ben Fitzgerald, Luke Flynn, Alex Kennedy, Jack O’Donohoe, Sean Power, Ciaran Brady, Stephen Power, Alex Costigan, Luke Stacey.

• National Hurling League

Well done to Derek McGrath, Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty, Eddie Barrett, Mark Cooney, Fergal O’Brien and the Waterford senior hurlers on their coming from behind to beat Tipperary in Thurles last Sunday night which sees them still top of the table after three rounds and a quarter final place secured.

• Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €11,000. The next draw takes place on Monday 14th March. Numbers drawn were 9, 12, 17, 18. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Teresa Roche c/o Seller Willie Stephens, Lily Mackey c/o Seller Eamonn Mackey, May Cleere c/o Seller Alan Duggan, Trish Gannon c/o Seller Paudie Brosnan, Jessica Manning c/o Seller James Manning.

• “Ciorcal Cainte”

Táimíd ag beartú “Ciorcal Cainte” a eagrú is a thosnú sa chlub go luath. Sa Chiorcal Cainte beidh seans ag gach éinne Gaeilge a chleachtadh agus a chur chun cinn. Má tá suim agat bheith páirteach sa scéim seo ba mhór linn cloisint uait. Cuir glaoch ar, nó teasc chuig Micheál Ó Caomháin ag 087-6821561.

We are planning to set up a Ciorcal Cainte in the club for those who wish to speak, promote and improve their Gaeilge. If you wish to take part text or phone Micheál Kavanagh at 087-6821561.

• Fixtures

Sunday 13th March County Minor Football Championship v Rathgormack in Rathgormack 11.30am

• De La Salle Camogie Club

Training:

U-8 & U-10 will play some challenge games away to Tramore Camogie club on Weds 9th March meeting in Tramore GAA club @ 5.45pm starting @ 6pm.

U-12 & 14s  on Monday 7th March @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.

U-16, 18 & Intermediate on Monday 7th March @ 7.30pm in Gracedieu.

Newcomers are always more than welcome to attend on the day.

Bag Pack:

Our annual camogie club fundraising bag pack took place in the Hyper Centre Supervalu on Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th & Sat 5th March. Many thanks to all who helped out over the 3 days and to the general public for their patience and generosity. A big thank you to Rose Madigan who co-ordinated everything for the bag pack.

Registration:

This is now due for season 2016. Please forward on to your mentors asap.

County:

Best of luck to the Waterford minors who play away to Cork on Sat 12th March and the Seniors who play at home to Limerick on Sun 13th March. Please support the girls.

Club fixtures to be confirmed shortly.

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