Posted by Joanna Healy in Sport.


Carnmore National School

The talented boys from Carnmore National School (pictured above) made history for the school on Tuesday 10th of June in Loughgeorge by winning the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling County Final.

This fantastic group of boys, well coached by Teacher Mr Jason Byrne and Principal Mr John Reilly, also won the Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic Football Championship County Final on Wednesday 4th of June.

A celebration for the boys, including a tour and a presentation of the Football and Hurling medals, will take place on Thursday next, 26th of June at 7pm.


Féile 2014

Carnmore Hurling Club, have been awarded the privilege of hosting this year’s Hurling Féile. It will take place tomorrow, 21st of June with first match due to commence at 11.30am and last match at 1.30pm.

The participating teams are Galway (Turloughmore), Tipperary (Jk Brackens), Offaly (Shinrone), Limerick (Na Piarsaigh).

Any club member who is available and willing to help with stewarding and catering on the morning of the 21st, should give their name to Síle Fox 085 7044105 or just turn up at the centre.

Best of luck to the U14 girls of Carnmore Camogie Club who are participating in the Camogie Féile on the same day in Dangan NUIG Grounds.


U8 Hurling

Carnmore U8s took part in a Hurling Tournament in Craughwell on Sunday last 15th of June. Carnmore were well represented by two teams and competed admirably against Loughrea, Craughwell, Kilmacud and Athenry. A great day was had by all. Well done to all the players and their mentors, and a special word of thanks to the parents and supporters who attended in large numbers.


U13 Hurling

The U13 A championship is well under way at this stage. Last match played was against Turloughmore which resulted in a win for Carnmore.

Final Score
Carnmore 2–4
Turloughmore 1–2

Carnmore Abu


U12 Camogie Team

Congratulations to the U12 Camogie Team who have qualified for the County Final against Ardrahan.


Minors

Carnmore v Padraig Pearses in Carnmore at 7pm, this evening, Friday 20th of June.


Junior A

Carnmore v Tommy Larkins in Craughwell at 7.30 pm, tomorrow, Saturday 21st of June.


Galway v Kilkenny Sunday 22nd June 2014

We have received the following note from Eamon Cusack, PRO of Offaly County Board in relation to the forthcoming match:

“On behalf of Offaly County Board I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Galway and Kilkenny Senior Hurling Teams, Management, Officials and their supporters and I hope that your visit to O’Connor Park in Tullamore next Sunday the 22nd June will be an enjoyable and pleasant experience.

To assist supporters getting to O’Connor Park and home again I would appreciate if you would make the following information available to as many supporters as possi-ble via social media, your websites and the local print media in your county.

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Above is a map showing the location of O’Connor Park, the approached roads to Tullamore and parking areas available in Tullamore. As you can see from the attached map there is ample car parking in the Town Centre.

Please note that due to the closure of the Arden Road to traffic by An Garda Siochána, parking will not be available in Tullamore GAA Centre Car Park (opposite O’Connor Park) or in Health Centre Car Park. All other car parks shown on the map will be available.

Admission to O’Connor Park is by ticket only and these may be purchased in advance from usual outlets and will also be on sale from the ticket at O’Connor Park next Sunday.

Regards
Eamonn Cusack
PRO Offaly County Board


Juvenile Training Times

  • U6 Pitch 1—Wednesday 6.30–7-30pm
    Contact Mike Ryan at [email protected] or 087 6690532
  • U8 Pitch 1—Wednesday 6.30–7.30pm
    Contact Tim Feeney at [email protected] or 087 3271311
  • U10 Pitch 2—Monday and Wednesday 6.30–7.30pm
    Contact Kevin Moran at [email protected] or 087 6780870
  • U12 Pitch 3—Monday and Wednesday 6.30–7.30pm
    Contact Derek Healy at [email protected] or 087 2888528
  • U14 Pitch 3—Monday 7.30–8.30pm and Wednesday 7.30–8.30pm
    Contact Liam Slevin at [email protected] or 087 9788853
  • U16 Pitch 2 —Monday 7.30–9pm and Wednesday 7.30–9p.m
    Contact Tom Cogley at [email protected] or 087 6687939

New members are always welcome