NA PIARSAIGH GAA CLUB
LIMERICK

Limerick Under 16 Camogie All Ireland Champions Congrats to our U16 All Ireland Camogie Champions Eileen Herbert, Caitlin Ryan, Anna Rose Benson and Kate Grant. A fantastic Limerick team led by their wonderful manager and Na Piarsaigh Clubman Diarmuid Ryan. The Limerick girls defeated Galway on a scoreline of 10 points to 9 in a nail-biting finish in Nolan Park on Saturday evening. The All Ireland title adds to the Munster title achieved earlier in the summer. Well done to Diarmuid, his management team and all the players on a brilliant campaign. You can check out Diarmuid's post game interview here. Na Piarsaigh's All Ireland contingent: Eileen Herbert, Caitlin Ryan, Anna Rose Benson and Kate Grant. The Ryan family after Saturdays game. Anna Rose and her parents Derval and Declan. Eileen and her family after Saturday's game. Minor Footballers Make it 2 From 2 Our minor footballers had their second win against Balllyanders on Wednesday in the club. Against a strong breeze in first half we were under pressure but our backs were very solid and Ben O’Regan brought off some fine saves. Tommy Glynn and Darragh Jordan scored 2 well worked goals with Daragh also blasting against the upright. Tommy Glynn scored 3 points and Daniel Collins punched a nice point just before half time. Half time score: Na Piarsaigh 2-04 Ballylanders 1-06 In the second half our players 1 to 15 gave everything to produce a brilliant display of football. Ronan Benson and John Robinson took over at midfield and John O’Keefe marked their dangerous centre forward out of the game. Sean Harrington at corner back was also outstanding following his man all over the field and got on loads of ball, distributing it wisely. Our forwards really raised their game and scored 1-08. Mark Hogan showed his class and guile picking off 5 lovely points. Tadgh Mullane used his strength to power his way through for a well worked goal while Ronan Benson, Tommy Glynn and sub Brian Connoly also had a point each. Leon Power at centre forward also got on a lot of ball. What was really pleasing was the way the team quickly passed the ball around and created the scoring opportunities. Final Score: Na Piarsaigh 3-12 Ballylanders 1-07 Team: Ben O’Regan, Sean Harrington, Louis Murphy, Paul McDonagh, Darragh Jordan, John O’Keefe, Adam Fitzsimons, Ronan Benson, John Robinson, Daniel Collins, Leon Power, Mark Hogan, Tadgh Mullane, Adam Hallihan, Tommy Glynn. Subs used: Joe Patton, Brian Connolly, Sean Condon.Thank you to our minor football selector / kitman Con Daly for this excellent report. Junior C Hurlers Have an Opening Round Loss Our Junior C hurlers kicked off their championship campaign with a loss to Kildimo Pallaskenry last Monday evening. Played in dry conditions in Kildimo, it was a case of goals win games on this occasion. Hit for 3 quick goals early on, we fought our way back into the game, cutting the margin to 2 points just after half time. But 2 more sucker punch goals in the second half made the mountain too big a climb. The performance of KP’s goalkeeper John Chalke must be noted, him pulling off some exceptional saves throughout to deny our forwards a green flag. This until Gordon Leonard rattled the net from a placed ball with 10 to play. Notable performances on the night from James Naughton and Jack McCarthy at the back, with Conor Stack and Ben O’Regan showing well up top. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 1-18 Kildimo Pallaskenry 5-10 Team: James Linnane, Cathal Hassett, Brian Buckley, John Leahy, Eoin Keogh, Jack McCarthy, Derek Grimes, Eoin Sherlock, James Naughton, Ger Kearns, Gordon Leonard, Conor Stack, Ben O'Regan, Eddie O'Neill, Justin Nordon. Subs: Tom Quinn, Dave Sheehan, Ger Naughton. Murphy Brother’s Qualify for The All Ireland Fleadh Big congratulations to brothers Louis and Marcus Murphy, on both placing in the Munster Fleadh in Thurles on Sunday. Both playing the fiddle, Louis came first in the Senior Group competition, while Marcus came second in the Trio, The Duet and the Solo Competition. They will now go on to compete in the All-Ireland Fleadh, which is to take place in Wexford in August. Louis has lined out for our minor hurling and football teams this year, along with playing in both rounds of the senior football championship. He’s also a key member of the Junior B hurling squad. Also a dual player Marcus plays with the U16 hurlers and footballers, and is also a member of the minor hurling squad. Men of many talents! Fixtures This Week: Minor Hurling Championship Rd 2 Vs Bruff, Wednesday in Na Piarsaigh 7:30pm Intermediate Hurling Championship Rd 1 Vs Glenroe, Friday in Caherconlish 7:00pm

Limerick Under 16 CamogieMassive Congratulations to Diarmuid Ryan, Limerick U16 Camogie Manager, who guided the Limerick girls to the All Ireland U16 Final on Sunday beating Kilkenny on a score line of 13 points to 12. He was greatly assisted by his daughter Caitlin who nailed some tricky frees including the winner. Ann-Rose Benson lined out at wing forward along with subs Kate Grant & Eileen Herbert also involved. We wish the Diarmuid and the girls all the best in their preparation for the final. Caitlin Ryan stands over a free. Diarmuid Ryan and his management team celebrate. Minor Hurlers Serve Up a Belter We were served up a cracker in the opening round of the minor hurling championship on Wednesday night in a sunny Peafield. Playing with a slight breeze in the first half, blowing from the motorway end, the benefit of the elements didn’t do us any favours early on. Mark Hogan slots a point in the first half. Our opponents, Monaleen hit the net within the first minute in a well worked move but you could say this focused the minds of our lads. The early setback was quickly remedied with Alex Kearns, who had an almost perfect day from the frees, pointed from a placed ball. This was followed by a brilliantly taken goal by Paul McDonagh, fast to pick up the rebound from an Eoin Brosnan shot, and dispatched to the net. Brosie(Eoin Brosnan) followed with a point from play. Monaleen hit back with 2 points, one from play and the other a free. On 11 minutes we were awarded a free just outside the 21 yard line. Quick thinking from Alex Kearns, who noticed our opponents only had 2 men on the line, struck low and hard to the net. A well taken goal from the Woodview man and we were 5 up. While Monaleen stayed in the game with a couple of points from play and a handful of frees, our lads kept the scoreboard ticking over with Brosie adding 2 more, along with Mark Hogan and Shane Waters. Alex added 2 monster frees from identical spots on his own 65, close to the sideline. Paulie Mc scored our third, and his second goal of the game just before half time. Another boomer of a puckout from young Marcus Murphy in goals, broken by his brother Louis, and falling to Paulie Mc to convert. Both Murphy brothers had standout performances in key positions with Marcus, deputising for Darragh Jordan who’s away on holidays, him pulling off an excellent save to deny Monaleen on the 25 minute mark. Louis was consistent throughout, winning puckouts and neutralising their centre back. Score at half time: Na Piarsaigh 3-08 Monaleen 1-07. Eoin Brosnan bursts out of a challenge. The opening minutes of the second half was almost a mirror image of the first with Monaleen striking to the net withing the first 60 seconds. We swapped points with Alex converting 2 more frees before our opponents hit the net again. The score now stood at 3-11 to 3-09 in our favour with Monaleen having the slight momentum. Up stepped Brosie to land a free from a distance that looked closer to Morrisons pub than the Monaleen goal. The 2 O’Keefe brothers were immense throughout the 60 minutes with David mopping up the world of ball in midfield and John giving the Monaleen forwards a torrid time in defence. Adam Fitzsimons was also a standout performer at corner back. The sides were level after 57 minutes at 3-13 a-piece. The remainder of the game was frantic enough with Monaleen taking the lead, followed by a score from play by Alex. Draw game with 60 minutes played, up stepped Féile na nGael star Shane Waters to score his third point of the day. The big jump from U15 to minor didn’t faze Shane as he got stuck into every challenge and competed for each ball that came his way. A point ahead, our opponents levelled with an exceptional score from the middle of the field. 63 minutes played, Monaleen won a line ball. They tried to take it quickly but an unidentified Na Piarsaigh coach (Tommy Grimes) accidentally, on purpose (we’re not sure) got in the way. Minor pandemonium ensued for all of 20 seconds as the coach in question claimed his innocence. Tempers calmed, the ref threw in the ball, and proceeded to blow the final whistle. Draw game. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 3-15 Monaleen 3-15 An excellent team performance given by this young Na Piarsaigh group. Our next hurling match is on the 24th against Bruff, to be played in Na Piarsaigh. The first round of the minor football championship will take place against Ahane next Wednesday night. Team: Marcus Murphy, Sean Harrington, John O'Keefe, Adam Fitzsimons, Ronan Benson, Danny Sheehan, Tadhg Mullane, David O'Keefe, Leon Fitzgerald, Louis Murphy, Mark Hogan (0-01), Alex Kearns (1-07, 1-06f), Shane Waters (0-03), Paul McDonagh (2-00), Eoin Brosnan (0-04, 1f) Subs used: Conor Bermingham for Leon. Subs not used: Ben O'Regan, Joe Patton, Jamie Quigley, Joseph Corcoran, Alex Halpin. The squad that drew with Monaleen last Wednesday evening.

"Whatever good things we build, end up building us." This quote perfectly captures our sentiments as we express our gratitude to the remarkable Limerick Hurling team management and players. Over the past six years, they have given us immense pride with five All-Ireland wins, Munster Championships and much more, a dream for so many counties across Ireland and a privilege for us to witness and be part of. They have gifted us with magical memories. As the Limerick Hurlers grew and built themselves year after year, their hurling skills, character, passion for the game, and leadership off the pitch, we too learned from them and grew as a club across all ages in skill, character, community, age and vision. William, Peter, Mike, and Conor, we could not be prouder. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your dedication and the joy you continue to bring to everyone in Na Piarsaigh. You have all represented both club and county with immense pride. Last Sunday's semi-final is not the end but a momentary pause in Limerick's journey. Every challenge shapes us, and we have every confidence that this is a stepping stone, not a setback to future success for Limerick. We are lucky to have you.