Weekly News 2nd Feb 2015

LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL: A meeting will take place on Friday week 6^th February in
St. Leonard’s Hall, Dunamaggan at 6.30 p.m. so as to begin the process of
forming a Ladies Gaelic Football Club. Note the earlier time of the meeting and
it will conclude before 7.15 p.m. so as to facilitate those who wish to attend
the Windgap Camogie Club Function of Tea Party with an Auction on Friday
the 6^th February in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny at 7.30 p.m. Any
Donations are welcome. For further details on the tea party contact Ann 086
3699542 or Mary 085 1661878.

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KILMOGANNY U 14
FOOTBALLERS WIN LEAGUE; The Kilmoganny U14
footballers added the U14 Football league to their list of achievements for
2014 when they defeated Glenmore in a cold and breezy Glenmore on Saturday
last. Kilmoganny were totally in command of this fixture from the whistle and a
quick point and goal from Andy Hickey set the tone early on. Further scores
from Eddie Dunne 2 - 01 and a further goal from Adam Farrell sent the
Kilmoganny lads in at half time with a commanding lead. Two good points from
Adam Fitzpatrick in the first10 minutes after the resumption opened Kilmoganny
scoring for the second half. This was added to with good scores by Adam Farrell
2 - 01 and a point from Dylan Carroll. 
This team rounded off a great year as league and Championship Football
winners and as Tier2 A Hurling Winners. Well done to all involved. Panel :-
Dylan Carroll, Alex Moore, Conor Hoban, Eddie Dunne, Ian Walsh, Robbie
McCauley, Harry Walsh, Denis Walsh, Andy Hickey, Shaun O'Keeffe, Darragh
O'Keeffe, Adam Fitzpatrick, Conor Brett, Adam Farrell, Dan O'Neill, Kieran
Buckley, Ger Coffey, Dylan Crehan.

FASHION SHOW: A fashion show will be held in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny
in aid of Windgap Development on Friday February 20^th. Tickets are
available for any member of the committee or from Cronin’s, Ninemilehouse. It
is expected to be a fun night with well-known locals modelling.

THE SHRUGHAWADDA PLAYERS will stage “The Cripple of
Inishmaan” in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny from Tuesday 17^th
February to Friday 20 February at 8.15 p.m. each night. Tickets are available
from Kilmoganny P.O. 051 – 648001: Pete Moran’s 051 – 648283; Dunphy’s 051 –
648252 and Alycia Kearney 051 – 648118. The admission price is €10. On Tuesday
night only OAP’s are €7. 

DUNAMAGGIN JUVENILE GAA
CLUB A.G.M. took
place on Friday 16^th January in St. Leonard’s Hall, Dunamaggin and
large crowd attended. The Chairman, John Fitzpatrick, welcomed all and
congratulated all those involved in the club on their behaviour and commitment
during the past year. He thanked parents for their support in ensuring that
players were prompt in attendance at training and participating in the various
competitions. Secretary, Denis Walsh, gave a comprehensive report on the
achievements of all teams during the past year. There was an informative
discussion on the grading of teams in competitions. It was the consensus of the
meeting that moving teams up to compete in Roinn B and A was a very positive
decision. The U 14 hurlers were victorious in Roinn A Tier 2 and competed well
in the Roinn A championship. Michael Cody was congratulated on his double
All-Ireland victories with St. Kieran’s College and the Kilkenny Minor Team.
All the players who represented the Club on Kilkenny Development Squads were
also congratulated. Then an informative discussion took place on player welfare
and coaching. The following officers elected on the night; Chairman –
John Fitzpatrick; Secretary – Denis Walsh; Treasurer – Jackie Kennedy; PRO – James
Rossiter; Children’s Welfare and ASAP Officer – Aoife O’Neill; Rep to Bord Na
nOg – Denis Walsh; Coaching & Games Development Officer – Tom Hickey; Club
Schools Liaison Officer – Damian Crean.

The following coaches were appointed
with the first person named as lead coach. 

U 6: Mick Lyons, James Rossiter,
Kevin O’Neill, Robbie Lodge, Shane Aylward.

U 8: Jim Hickey, Colm Deegan, Padraig
Lawton, Philip Tallon, Brendan Doherty, James Moylan, Tom Hickey.

U 10: John Walsh, James Rossiter, John
Hayes, Stephen Gilmore, Clive Kenny.

U 12: P.J. O’Keeffe, Denis Walsh,
Richie O’Neill.

U 14: Seamus Knox, P.J. O’Keeffe, Jim
Hickey.

U 16: Canice Hickey, Owen Dunne, John
Walsh.

Minor: Niall McCormack, John Fitzpatrick, Larry
Costello.

KELLS HANDBALL: Peter Funchion, Kells Handball Club was awarded the Leinster Young
Male Handballer of the Year Award for 2014, which was presented to him in the
Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny. Congratulations and very well done.  This is a great honour for him and the Club.

In the 40 x 20 league in the Masters Division 3 final Jimmy Shanahan (Kilfane) defeated
Paddy Fennelly (Kells). Well done to Paddy on reaching the final.

In the Juvenile County Doubles
championship representing Kells in the Boys U 12 Doubles were Padraig
Lennon/Shaun O’Keeffe; in the U 13 Doubles Joe Cowhig/Tomas Leahy; in the U 14 Doubles
were Mikey Prendergast/Dillon Wall; in the U 15 Doubles Colin McKenna/Michael
Power who were beaten in the final by Galmoy; in the U 16 Doubles Conor Condon/Rory
Lodge were beaten in the final by Clogh; in the U 17 Doubles Jack
Crehan/Cillian Lafford; in the Girls U 13 Doubles Meg Ryan/Olivia Mahoney won
out the final; in the U 14 Doubles Laura Condon/Breann O’Dwyer; in the U 15 Doubles
Kym Ryan/Kate Cowhig won the title; in the U 17 Doubles Aoife Walsh/Muireann
Kelly were beaten in the final by Windgap. Congratulations and well done to
everyone who participated.