Club News 28/10/24
Upcoming Fixtures
Senior County Final
Fr. Caseys Vs Adare – Sunday November 3rd in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 3.30pm
County Final Awaits
All roads lead to Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale this Sunday as Fr. Caseys Footballers bid to bring the County Senior Title home to Abbeyfeale for the first time since 2006. While there has been much heartache at Senior level over the last eighteen years, a final defeat in 2009 to Drom/Broadford and numerous quarter and semi-final defeats, the club has prospered at other grades with eleven Minor, six U21 and two Junior County titles arriving in the meantime. Having narrowly lost to Adare twelve months previous after extra time in the semi-final stages, our Seniors regrouped over the winter and enlisted the help of County U20 manager Shane Kelly to coach the side. At a local level Eoin Joy stepped up as manager and despite losing the West League to local rivals Newcastle West in May they returned the favour less than a month later to topple the county champions in the County League Final. Our championship campaign began on June 28th with a three point defeat to Newcastle West but from that point forward there was an outstanding response with four straight group stages victories, all with winning margins of ten points or more. Once more the team were on song for the quarter final, dispatching Na Piarsaigh with twelve points to spare to set up a mouth-watering semi-final encounter with new promoted Mungret who had topped the other group. Facing a gale force breeze in the first half, Fr. Caseys kept in contention before putting their noses in front early in the second half. While they never enjoyed a safe margin they did enough to hold on with the large travelling support delighted to see Fr. Caseys back where they belonged.
Next Sunday they face an Adare side that will wear the favourites tag. Adare have tasted victory in 2017, 2018 and 2020 and also contested the last three finals losing to Newcastle West on each occasion. Fr. Caseys have just one member of the current team who has a County Senior Championship medal in his pocket. Martin Scannell was just seventeen in 2006 and weeks later added a Minor title to his collection. In David Ward, Donagh Kelly and John Riordan they have further experience in their ranks but there is also plenty of youth in this side who have a collection of Minor and U21 medals won and they will relish the challenge next Sunday. Team captain Daniel Daly gave a man of the match display in the semi-final and along with county star Adrian Enright they will be the driving forces on this team. Fr. Caseys may enter as underdogs but if this team can deliver to their capabilities then victory next Sunday is well within their grasp. A classic encounter is expected and we hope a large crowd will be present to cheer on the boys in blue. Best of luck to all involved and hopefully Abbeyfeale will be rocking come Sunday evening. The throw in time in Mick Neville is 3.30pm with entry tickets available online at a discounted price in advance but also available at the gate on the day. Please follow our Club Facebook page for more details
Club Limerick Draw Results
The eight Club Limerick Draw of the year took place last Saturday October 26th. Well done to Elaine Arrigan, Mungret who claimed the €10,000 jackpot prize. Congratulations also to our own Cormac Roche who scooped a €200 cash prize. The next draw takes place on Saturday November 30th
There is still plenty of time to enter the remaining draws with some fantastic prizes on offer, a top cash prize of €10,000 each month, a star prize and 28 other cash prizes ranging from €3,000 to a minimum €100. Sign up online at www.clublimerick.ie and nominate Fr. Caseys as your chosen club. You can chose to pay as you go monthly, via direct debit or all in one. With 50% of money raised returned to the local club we strongly encourage all club members to get involved
Club Lotto Results – October 22nd
Fr. Casey’s Club Lotto continued on Tuesday October 22nd with a Jackpot of €22,600 up for grabs. The numbers drawn were 3, 14, 29 with the bonus ball 7. There was no Jackpot winner this week but we did have one Match 2 plus Bonus winner claiming €100. The draw continues next Tuesday with the Jackpot rising to €22,800.
The Match 2 plus Bonus winner:
Patsy Collins €100 (Promoter: Gala)
The lucky dip winners:
Daniel Cawley €30 (Promoter: Online)
Ita O’Rourke €30 (Promoter: An Siopa Milsean)
Pat O’Shaughnessy €30 (Promoter: Gala)
How do you play? Simply select three numbers from 1 to 30 and one bonus number from 1 to 10. If all four chosen numbers appear the jackpot will be won or shared. A match three prize of €500 is also on offer and applies to the 1 to 30 number selection not including the bonus ball. In addition to this we also have a match 2 plus bonus and a host of lucky dip prizes up for grabs each week. The draw will run on a weekly basis, each Tuesday night at 9pm sharp. All ticket sales must be completed prior to 8pm will the draw results shared from 9pm on our Club Facebook Page.
Where can you buy a ticket? Tickets cost €2.50 and are available in a host of local shops including Gala Killarney Road, An Siopa Milseán, Kathleens Foodstore, Sheehy's Hardware, Danny Scanlon's, Lanes Foodstore, Cryle View Cleaners, Needles & Pins, The Ploughman, Jack O’Rourkes, Glorach Bingo, DP Lyons Bar, Mag Nash and John Murphy. You can also play Online @ https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/FrCaseys/Lotto with the option of reoccurring draws, yearly tickets and Quick Pick function available.
Friday Night Card Game
The weekly progressive 41 card games continue every Friday night in the GAA Clubhouse starting at 9pm sharp. Please spread the word and bring a friend, old and new faces are more than welcome.
The following are the results on Friday October 25th:
Winners (14 games): Mary Hooland, Ned Holland, Tom Holly
Runners Up (12 games): Maura Scannell, Geobnaith Scannell, Kate Lenihan
Runners Up (12 games): Pat Collins, Larry McAuliffe, Margaret McAuliffe
Table Prize: Fintan Quirke, James Connell, Connie Collins
Door Prize: Sean Healy
Raffle: Seamus Lane, Eamon Scannell, James Connell, Kathleen Broderick, Mike Donoghue
GAA Clubhouse Facilities
If you are looking a suitable venue for meetings, parties, events etc., please note that our GAA Clubhouse might be the perfect fit. Offering a fully stocked bar & dance-floor, adequate parking and a newly renovated interior we are very proud of our existing facilities. If you wish to find out more please feel free to email our club secretary on secretary.frcaseys.limerick@gaa.ie
O’Neills Online Club Shop
As the reach the business end of the season with a senior county semi-final on the horizon why not check out our Online Club Shop with O’Neills. There you will find something for everyone from young to old and players to supporters. Check it out at the following link - https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/fr-caseys-gaa.html
Club Website
Check out our club website at www.frcaseysgaa.ie for all the latest club news, fixtures, results and lots more. Our club website is updated regularly and is well worth a visit. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/frcaseysgaa and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/frcaseysgaa
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