LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
U/21A Hurling: Our Mid final v Thurles Sarsfields was played at Templetuohy on Wednesday night 15th December.
While conditions and lighting were the same for both sides, from a supporters and spectators point of view one would seriously question the playing of such an important fixture under lights as it is certainly not possible to follow play at the opposite side of the field.
However, that said, both sides have to be complimented on a fine sporting encounter in which our side put up an excellent performance before losing our 0-11 to 0-09.
Having dominated most of the first half it was 0-05 each at the break. However with lights on and off in the second half, our opponents did not take the lead in the game until into injury time. We thank our players and management for the work carried out with this long running competition and wish Sarsfields the best of luck in the County semi final.
This game brought the curtain down on championship games for 2010 for our club. The Cahill cup semi final is to be fixed later.
A.G.M. The A.G.M. of the club will take place in Loughmore Community Centre on this Friday night, January 7th at 8.00pm. As this is the most important part in every club calander we request a large attendance to be present, particularly those interested in taking charge of teams in the coming year.
At the recent Mid board convention two of our players picked up football awards, with Ciaran McGrath taking senior footballer of the year and Liam McGrath taking young footballer of the year award. Our congratulations to both.
Jonathan Cullen as secretary and Batt O’ Dea as gate checker were also returned to office.
Juvenile Club: The juvenile convention will possibly take place on Thursday 13th January. It will be confirmed in next weeks issue.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.LC.G.
U/21 Hurling: Following postponements of this fixture on various occasions it now goes ahead on this Friday night at 7.00pm sharp in Templetuohy. Extra time if necessary. All player to attend on time.
Mid Convention: Club representatives please note the Mid convention now starts with mass at 8.30pm in Templetuohy(Note change).
Scor na nOg: At the recent Mid final held in Loughmore Community Centre, with a fine attendance we had final winners in instrumental music and question time. They now go forward to the County finals to be held on this Friday night December 10th in Halla na Feile, Cashel at 7.30pm. We say hard luck to all who participated and put in a fine effort despite defeat.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
U/21 Hurling: Our replay of the U/21 A hurling Mid semi final v Holycross fixed for The Ragg On Sunday last fell victim of the inclement weather conditions.
At time or writing this has a re-fixture for Friday night 3rd December with a 7.30pm start under lights in Templetuohy. If successful the mid final is fixed for Sunday December 5th in The Ragg at 2.oopm v Thurles Sarsfields. With bad weather forecast all week please check fixture.
Speedy Recovery: We wish a speedy recovery to Cian Hennessy who underwent surgery on a hand injury during the week.
Best wishes: Our best wisher to former player and present senior team mentor Noel Morris who marries this Saturday. We wish Noel and Lisa many years of health and happiness in married life.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
U/21A Hurling: Our U/21A hurling Mid semi final replay v Holycross is set for Saturday evening next at 7.30pm in Templetuohy under lights. Having had chances at different stages in the drawn encounter we hope this time around we can do enough to qualify for the Mid final. All panel to be on time. Extra time in the event of a draw.
Life Time Membership: Don’t forget our Life Time Membership at 500 euro is still open. Also our Buy a Brick scheme for 100 euro to help our fundraising for our now almost complete new facilities in Cuiguilla. Please support.
Cahill Cup: On Sunday morning at 11.30am in Templetuohy we play the home side in Cahill cup. Having a few victories so far in this competition we hope we can take continue where we left off and gain victory.
Best wishes: Our best wishes to Thurles Sarsfields in their bid for Munster final honours on Sunday next in Cork.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
U/21A Hurling: On Sunday afternoon our U/21 hurlers faced Holycross in the long delayed Mid semi final. However after a thrilling contest, the sides finished level at 3-15 each following extra time.
Having got an early goal we faded for a period and fell eight points down after twenty minutes. However we just trailed 1-06 to 2-05 at half time. At the end of normal time it finished 2-11 each. Extra time continued to be an exciting affair, where we trailed 3-11 to 3-15 at half time. However we fought back again in the final ten minutes in which both sides had chances of outright victory, but overall a draw was a fair result to a fine contest. Team: Shane Nolan, Kevin Johnson, Willie Eviston, Paddy Moynihan, Dara Butler, Aidan McGrath, Henry Maher, Liam Treacy 0-02, Eamon Connolly, John Meagher 0-01, Noel McGrath 0-01l, Pairic Egan, Liam McGrath, 1-11, Ciaran Kiely, Cian Hennessy 2-0. Subs used: Tomas McGrath and Brian McGrath.
Replay: The date of the replay has yet to be decided. Check Tipperary Star Diary.
Our congratulation to Noel McGrath recent GPA team of 2010, making it a great year for him.
Sympathy: We offer our sympathy to the O’ Mahoney family, Strogue on the passing of Mary O’ Mahoney over the weekend R.I.P.
Schools: We say hard luck to Loughmore N.S. who were narrowly defeated by Cashel in Roinn C final on Friday last in Boherlahan.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.LC.G.
O Riain Cup Final: On Sunday last at Semple Stadium our side were defeated 3-17 to 1-06 by Eire Og, Nenagh in Seamus o Riain Cup final.
With our request for a postponement, due to our senior football County final involvement on Sunday next, falling on dead ears, we were left with little choice and protect our chances of winning a football title. Contrary to our willingness to be at full strength and give every game our best shot we were forced on this occasion to field a second string team and despite a wholehearted performance from all the lads they had to bow to the much stronger north men, who it must be said were also seeking a deferral of the fixture. Our congratulations to Nenagh on their victory as we thank all our players for making themselves available to the management on the day. No doubt a full strength team by both clubs would have been a fine encounter for a magnificent trophy.
County Football Final: On Sunday next all roads lead to Semple Stadium for the County football final at 2.30pm (Note time change) v Aherlow. Having last won the title in 2004 and contested the final of 2005, our play has been generally good this year and we hope the lads will perform to the best of their ability and bring back the O’Dwyer cup to the club.
We ask for your strong support on Sunday and hope all households will display the colours during the lead up to the top day in County football.
Sympathy: Our sympathy to our former club treasurer Don Bolger on the passing of his brother recently. Also to Eamon Fanning on the passing of his brother John in England, and to all the families who have suffered bereavements recently R.I.P.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
Senior Football: For the first time since 2005, our senior footballers are back in the County final. This was achieved at Cashel on Sunday last when they overcame County champions Moyle Rovers by 1-09 to 1-05 following a fine overall performance .(See Match Report on Tipp Star).
Following our poor shooting in the Mid final this was certainly rectified and with the defence performing heroics, they held our fancied opponents to a late goal in the second period. We now prepare for the final on November 7th v Aherlow who were narrowly pipped in last year’s decider. A lot of hard work will go into the preparation for this game and any donations to defray costs would be greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all concerned.
The Late Sean Mockler: On Sunday evening 17th October we learned of the sudden passing of that great gael Sean Mockler, Castleiney. Although unwell in recent times, his sudden departure came as a great shock to all.
Words cannot describe the love Sean had for the Loughmore/Castleiney club, as a player in the fifties and sixties, team trainer, selector, club chairman at different intervals, club delegate to the Mid and County boards. He was also a gate checker in Mid Tipperary, Mid chairman, County football board chairman and Croke Park steward. You could continue listing his various involvements with the G.A.A. and he performed all with one hundred per cent dedication.
The outstanding memories of Sean was that he followed every team in the parish from U/10 juveniles to seniors in both codes and he was always very proud when a juvenile victory of note would come the way as he knew the future ahead was promising.
His remains on the Tuesday evening was met in Castleiney village by one of the largest guard of honour seen in a long time, flanked on one side by club members and players and one the other side by Mid and County boards, football board and former work mates from Bord na Mona.
The club flag, carried by his great friends Pat Cullen and Joe Grady fronted the cortege through the village to the Church with huge crowds present. Various tributes were paid to Sean and he was laid to rest in Templeree Cemetary on Wednesday last. And we have no doubt that his guidance was with us on Sunday last in Cashel.
To his wife Rose, son Joe, daughters Mairead, Rosari and Tina, brother, sister and extended family we offer our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis go raibh a hAnam dilis.
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
Senior Football: On Sunday next our senior footballers will be involved in the County semi final where we face Moyle Rovers in Cashel at 4.00pm.
Having played pretty well so far this year, despite the lack of preparation due to the hurling exploits, where we had to come through O’Riain cup which put extra games in our path. However we expect a big performance and a big improvement in our shooting and the return of Micheal Webster to boost our chances and hopefully a place in the County final.
All Stars: For the second year in a row Noel McGrath has picked up an All Star hurling award when chosen at number 11 on the 2010 team announced on Friday night last. In a year where he has picked up senior and U/21 All Ireland and a second All Star at just nineteen years of age, it certainly is a tremendous achievement. Our sincere congratulations to Noel.
R.I.P.: It was with regret we learned on Sunday evening of the passing of Sean Mockler, Strogue, Castleiney, former club chairman, Mid chairman and County football board chairman. Sean will be laid to rest this Wednesday in Templeree cemetery. To his wife Rose and family, brother and sister, on behalf of the senior and juvenile club our deepest sympathy. Further tribute on next weeks issue.
Table Quiz: We ask as many as possible to support Kevin Kelly’s table quiz on this Friday night in Skehans Lounge, Libery Square, Thurles. The table quiz is in aid of Azerbaijan orphanage.
Juvenile Club: Our congratulations to our U/11 footballers who won the Michael McCullagh tournament on Saturday last. Playing a series of games they defeated J K Brackens in the final. The cup was presented to a jubilant captain Eoin Ryan following the victory. We say well done to all concerned.
Scor na nOg auditions this Friday night 22nd October at 8.00pm in Castleiney hall. Anyone interested are asked to attend as it will determine our contestants for Mid semi final etc.
Senior Football Co. Semi Final on Sunday 24th October in Cashel at 4.00pm
Loughmore Castleiney V Moyle Rovers
LUACH MAIGH/CAISLEAIN LAIGHNIGH C.L.C.G.
Mid Football Final: On Sunday last at an excellently set Templetuohy venue our senior footballers retained the Ryan cup for a fourth successive year, when in a thrilling encounter they overcame great rivals J K Brackens by 1-11 to 0-11 after extra time.
Having not played the big ball game since 19th July was only evident in our shooting which amounted to the twenty bracket as otherwise it was a determined performance that sends us directly into the County semi final.
An interesting note on our Ryan cup achievements since it was presented to the Mid board by the club on behalf of Bill and Jim Ryan of Bloody Sunday fame in 1963. Sunday last was our 48th successive year contesting the Mid final, winning 42 and losing just 6, a remarkable sequence by any standard.
The cup was presented by Mid chairman Matty Ryan to a jubilant captain Ciaran McGrath following the game, with wing back Tom King collecting the late Billy Kelly Man of the Match awards. Congratulations to all.
Training: Training must now be attended by all our senior and U/21 players in preparation for County senior football semi final and Mid U/21 A hurling semi final.
Don’t forget to support the coffee morning in Loughmore Community Centre on 17th October in aid of Action Breast Cancer from 11-45am to 1-45pm.
Scor na nOg: Auditions for the above will be held in Castleiney hall on Friday week 22nd October at 8.00pm. With a lot of various talents at this age group in the parish we look forward to a large number of contestants present.