We were delighted to be invited over to Faughs GAA Club for their pitch re-opening and 100 Anniversary of their All-Ireland win. As part of these celebrations Faughs were also commemorating Harry Boland who was killed during the Civil War. While better known for their involvement in the Rathmines and Faughs clubs, Harry (a past…
THE RULE The GAA reminds all players at all levels in all Hurling Games and Hurling Practice Sessions that it is mandatory, and the responsibility of each individual player to wear a helmet with a facial guard that meets the standards set out in IS:355 or other replacement standard as determined by the National Safety…
Another brilliant camp Cúl Camp just finished last week with 195 happy children attending every day. The Sun also came out, and to keep everyone cool and happy, Mr Whippy arrived with lovely ice-creams for everyone. A massive thanks to all our coaches and helpers. For some pictures on the recent Cúl Camp just finished…
It’s a little over 10 years since life long member and senior hurler Paul Crampton took over the ABC Nursery. Paul was nearing the end of his hurling career and his eldest son Tom was starting his. Claire Graham was leading the ABC Nursery at the time with Rosarii Kelly and were quick to promote…
Autism In Sport: On Monday 27th June, former Tipperary hurling captain and SEN Teacher, Brendan Maher will providing a coach the coaches session aimed at training children with additional needs. this will be followed by an Autism in Sport Workshop. The venue is St Catherine’s in Donore Avenue. time is 6.30 – 9.30 pm. Heroes…
The Kevin Club are 120 years old this year and it was on this month in 1903 that the club held their first AGM. Records show that the Bannon brothers presided over the meeting. Also in attendance was Gerald Boland, older brother of Harry. The meeting was held in their mother’s shop in Wexford Street….
Under 13 Camogie Match Report by Ger Reilly It’s a rural thing to look at tall grass in the City and see something comforting but the Phoenix Park looked splendid today and I was dreaming of home. As I got closer to Ashtown I was still remembering my youth. When I was a small one…
GAA Rounders activities are ramping up over the coming weeks. Below is a list of upcoming games and activities. Every Friday – Under 12 and 13s boys and girls meet at Loreto College @ 6.30 pm and Adult men and women @ 7pm. Saturday 11th June – Under 13 Boys and Girls Feile in Clonguish…
A few spaces have become available for our July Cul Camp (4th – 8th July) All details can be found on http://kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Kevin’s are registered under “Dublin West” The second camp is being run between 22nd – 26th August and is a Kevins run Camp. Registration to be posted in the coming weeks.
It was a cracking Saturday morning as we welcomed our ABC Nursery sponsors – Donore Credit Union – to Loreto College. Go Games hurling and camogie teams were busy on Saturday. Both the Under 8s and 9s travelled to Bohernabreena to take on St Annes in a 3 team tie and some there was some…
