County Hurling Semi-final Win!

The back-to-back dream remains alive as Loughmore-Castleiney advanced to the County Final with victory over Holycross-Ballycahill in a much-anticipated semi-final clash. Billed as the experienced side versus the young contenders, the game may not have reached the dramatic heights expected, but it nonetheless showcased moments of fine skill and teamwork across the field.

Points were traded early on before a sideline cut from Ciarán McCormack drifted over the goalkeeper and into the net, giving Loughmore the edge. Three converted frees from John McGrath and a point from play extended the lead, though Holycross remained in touch through accurate free taking from D. Woods. Noel McGrath added two fine points from play before both sides exchanged further frees to leave the half-time score at 1-09 to 0-10 in our favour.

On the restart, Holycross closed the gap to a single point, but scores from Ciaran Connolly and N. McGrath steadied the ship. Full-back Willie Eviston added his name to the scorecard with a long-range effort that clipped the crossbar and went over. Ciaran McGrath soon followed with a point from play, while the opposition replied with five points but were left to rue a series of wides. Further points from Tómas McGrath and Liam McGrath sealed the result, ensuring Loughmore-Castleiney’s place in another County Final. Tómas McGrath was the richly deserved RTE Man of the Match.

Substitutions: P. McCahey for E. Connolly, J. Ryan for T. Maher, P. O’Connell for L. McGrath, and J. Quinn for C. McCormack.
Full-time score: Loughmore-Castleiney 1-18, Holycross-Ballycahill 0-15.

County Final Training Fund

A training fund has been established to support the financial costs of preparing for the County Final. All donations are appreciated; you can contact any Club Officer or donate online through our Fundraising account https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/LoughmoreCastleineyGAATrainingFund25

Dust off your Colours!

We hope you will join us in flying the green & red this week! Should you need any new flags or bunting please contact John O’Connell on 086 275 4270.

Mid Junior C Hurling Championship

On Saturday in Cuguilla we bowed out of the Junior C Hurling Championship recording a loss to Gortnahoe-Glengoole. Fulltime score: 0-14 to 0-15.

Minor A Mid Football Championship

Our amalgamated team opened their Mid football championship with a fine win over neighbours JK Brackens. Fulltime score: 2-14 to 2-09.

Fixtures

County Senior Football Semi-final versus Kilsheelan-Kilcash on Saturday 18^th October at 3:00pm in Golden.

Minor A football versus Durlas Óg at 7:00pm in Pairc na NÓg on Monday 20^th October.

Lotto Results

There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were: 04, 13, 19, 29. Lucky Dip Winners (€40 each): Shane Hennessy, Sadie O’Connell, Martin Kennedy, Peggy Gleeson, Promoter’s draw: Kathleen Cleary Next week’s jackpot is €10,100.

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