County Champions

The year got off to the best possible start last Friday evening when our U20 footballers defeated Rathgormack 1-05 to 0-05 in the delayed 2021 County Final. It was a very hard-fought victory with the lads showing great composure and battling qualities to overcome excellent opponents. From the outset it was obvious we were in for a tough evening and so it proved as the hour progressed. We had to work hard for each score whilst at the other end the lads put in a fine defensive performance to limit opportunities for Rathgormack. It was clear that a goal would be a decisive score and so when Michael Kiely raised the green flag we were in a great position and thankfully we held out to the great joy of players and supporters alike.

This was a magnificent team performance and each and every player, along with Mark Ferncombe and his management team can be very proud of their efforts. The win caps a fine season for this great bunch of players who also of course won the hurling Western title.

It's a significant win as we won the very first under 20 County title having won the last under 21 title (we also contested the 1st final) and indeed, we won the only under 19 Championship that was played too. It was especially poignant to be the first team to receive the Greg Fives Cup and when DJ Kiely lifted the cup, we're sure the big man was smiling down with pride.

Also well done to man of the match Michael Kiely who’s had a busy few days!

Bingo

Sunday Night Bingo is back from next Sunday February 13th in the CBS Hall at 8pm. We are looking forward to welcoming all our regular players back and hopefully we will see a few new faces.

U12 Poc Fada

Our under 12 hurlers had their second annual Poc Fada last Saturday in very challenging conditions on Abbeyside beach. We had 22 players split into seven teams that took on the course in the heart of the parish.

The boys started under the ruins of the abbey and pucked their sliotars as far as far as the cove and back again. The team that completed the course in the fewest pucks would be crowed the winners. The tricky two-kilometre course meant that the boys had to consider many factors, from rocks to seaweed and even dog walkers, but the fierce headwind that they faced as they turned at the cove and struck for home, was the biggest challenge.

The practice that the boys have been putting in over the last few weeks stood them in good stead as there was some impressively long striking which led to low scoring from all the teams.

The winners on the day were Rory, Danny and Sean Óg, with Noah, Kieran and Tomas as runners up. Darrach, Fionn and Darragh coming in third place.

Well done to all the boys who took part!

Intercounty

Both the Waterford Senior teams were in action over the weekend with Conor Prunty, Michael Kiely Neil Montgomery involved with the hurlers in their draw with Dublin in Parnell Park. Whilst Brian Looby and Aaron Beresford made the long trip to London with footballers, where unfortunately they suffered a 1 point defeat.

This weekend the hurlers are in action again versus Laois and we wish them the best of luck.