Castleblayney Hurling Club Notes 23rd Sept 2024
Senior Hurling Champions Huge congratulations to our Senior team & management on being crowned County champions yesterday after defeating Inniskeen, last year’s champions. Blayney were out to avenge last year’s defeat & did it in style. Congrats to Niall Garland who was awarded Man of the Match, hitting 11 points. Captain, Paddy Finnegan accepted the Mick Quigley Cup & after thanking the team, management, sponsors, supporters & the committee, in an emotional speech, he dedicated the win to his recently deceased Mum, Noeleen, a lifelong supporter of the club, to a resounding applause. Congratulations, once again, to all.
Fan Wall thank you to all those supporters who submitted photos of themselves and/or their pets for the fan wall. It adds to the fun & excitement of the build-up & is much appreciated by everyone in the club.
Half time Game A huge well done to our U8’s & U10’s who acquitted themselves so well on the hurling pitch during half time at the A.M Sports Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday in Latton O’Rahilly GAA Club. Not the last time on the big stage for Jacob Bradley, Isla Connolly, Nathan Courtney, Liam Cullinane, Luke Fitzpatrick, Tim Lacey, Finn Lavelle, Gerard Little, Thomas Little, Paudie O’Brien, Archie McGuigan, Tom O’Neill, Ross O’Sullivan, Joey Toal, Riley Pattison, Max Sheehan, Michael Strong, Patrick Strong & Ben Wilson. Thanks to Inniskeen Grattans GAA for bringing their juveniles along.
Thanks to Glenn Murphy Photography for all the photos of the Senior team and the juveniles on County Final day. Those fabulous action shots capture the atmosphere & excitement of the day & allow us re-live those moments. Thank you, once again, Glenn for such an important contribution to the activities of the club.
Fixtures
Wed 25th Sept U16 AM Hurley & Sports Championship semi-final v Latton, 6.30pm, Castleblayney
Sun 29th Sept U12 A.M. Hurleys & Sports Shield Final vCootehill Celtic, Venue TBC, 11.00am
50/50 Draw takes place on this Friday 27th Sept. To get yourself organised for the September draw, you can get your entry on the Clubforce link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2767&intMF_ID=7833#Anchor. This provides you with different payment options including setting up a 12 month direct debit subscription paid on a monthly basis which will ensure you are in for every draw. Alternatively, you can get an entry through REVOLUT to @bbol123 putting your name and contact telephone number in the note. Your support is very much appreciated.
Training Dates & times
U12’s Mondays 7.00-8.00pm at Concra pitch (DOB 2012/2013)
U14’s Wednesdays 7-8pm Juvenile Pitch, St Mary’s (DOB 2010/2011)
U16’s Fridays
New members welcome.
Clothing Collection A huge thank you to all those who contributed to our Clothes Collection & made it such a huge success, all proceeds go to the Juvenile section of the club. A big shoutout to Natalie, Benny & helpers who facilitated the whole project. Thank you all for your continued support.
Sponsor A big thank you to our ongoing sponsor, Pete McMahon, Centra & Supervalu who presented club representatives with a new set of jerseys last week ahead of the commencement of the Senior Hurling Championship this coming week. The club appreciates Pete’s generosity & his ongoing commitment to the club.
Condolences to the family of Seamus Duffy, Longfield (Duffy Oils), a long-time supporter/sponsor of the club.
