Senior Football League Rd 7

Clane v Moorefield

Sunday 12th May @ 3pm in Clane

Please support!

U16 Hurling League Final

Clane v Eire Og

Sunday 13th May @ 10.30am

In St Conleths Park, Newbridge

Please support!

 Well done to the U10 Boys

Community Games Team

Beating Kilcock in the semi-final last night

The final will be played over the coming week

Senior Hurling League Rd4

Clane v Leixlip

Wednesday 9th May @ 7.30pm

Minor Hurling League Final Div2

Clane 2:16  Eire Og 2:05

Well Done Lads! 

Senior Football League Rd 6

Monasterevin 2:07  v  Clane 1:12

Wednesday 2nd May @ 7.15pm

In Monasterevin

Many thanks to all that supported

Congratulations to the

Boys U10 Footballers

Beating Carbury in the quarter-final last night

Abbey Players

will perform a play on Friday 20th April

in Clane GAA @ 8.00pm

Money raised on the night will be divided between Clane GAA, Scoil Phadraig & Scoil Bhride Schools

Entry €10

All welcome

Clane’s Mr. & Mrs. Competition

Many local couples participating

Sat 25th February @ 8.30pm

Music on the night!

Entry €5

Clane GAA Membership Day

When: Sunday, 26th February

Where: Clane GAA Hall 

Time: 12.30pm – 2pm approx

The following rates apply: Full Playing Membership €80, Full Membership €70, Family Membership €120, Juvenile €50, Social €35, Student/Apprentice €50.

Remember if you are a player, you are not insured & cannot play if you are not a member.

Conneff Cup Final

Clane v  Kilcock

Sat 11th Feb @2.30pm in Clane

 

Please come along & show your support to the boys!!

Clane GAA GOLF SOCIETY AGM

Sunday 23th February @ 5pm

Venue: Clane GAA Club

All welcome to attend!!

CLANE GAA OPEN / INFORMATION EVENING

FRI 10^TH FEBRUARY 2012 @ 8pm

All parents of all underage teams, new families & new Adult players to the locality are invited to attend.

The Evening will deal with the following:

• The safety of children
• Launch of Club Policies & Code of Best Practice
• Meet & Greet with all the coaches & mentors
• Showcase the club & the various teams in both Hurling & Football

Clane GAA Underage Hurling Presentation 

Date: Thurs 26th January

Time: 7.45PM

All players & parents welcome to attend!!

CLANE GAA OPEN / INFORMATION EVENING

FRI 10^TH FEBRUARY 2012 @ 8pm

All parents of all underage teams, new families & new Adult players to the locality are invited to attend.

The Evening will deal with the following:

• The safety of children
• Launch of Club Policies & Code of Best Practice
• Meet & Greet with all the coaches & mentors
• Showcase the club & the various teams in both Hurling & Football

The Club would like to thank Alan Condron, SuperValu for giving us the bag packing slot on Christmas Week in an effort to raise much needed funding for the club. We also wish to express our appreciation to Carol Tutty for her time in organising and co-ordinating the event. Finally, a big “Thank you” to all those who took part and to those who donated over the three days.

 Clane GAA

Would Like To Wish All Members & Your Families A

MERRY CHRISTMAS

&

A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Santa is coming to Clane GAA

Sunday 9th December

Time: 2pm

This promises to be a great day for all – young & old!!

All Welcome

U15 Football League Final

Clane 2:15 v Balyna 0:05

Sunday 4th December

In Hawkfield @ 2pm

Please Support!

Club Lotto

€1,800

This Week’s Numbers:

14, 21, 25, 26

No Winner – Congratulations to €50 winners

Next Draw – Sunday 4th December

Jackpot: €1,950

Club Lotto

€1,650

This Week’s Numbers:

1, 6, 19, 23

No Winner – Congratulations to €50 winners

Next Draw – Sunday 27th Nov

Jackpot: €1,800

MASS FOR DECEASED CLUB MEMBERS

Our annual Mass for deceased club members and their families is currently being organised. If anybody has a special request please contact Paddy Naughton in the club.

Date:  Thursday 10th, November

Time:  7.30pm

Venue: Clane GAA

CLUB LOTTO 

  €2,550 

This week’s numbers: 

3, 6, 9, 13

(One Winner. Congratulations to Spud Murphy)

Next draw – Sunday night, 13th November, 2011

(Jackpot – €1,500)

Senior Football Final

Clane 1:14 v Allenwood 0:11

Congratulations to the panel of players, Sean & his team

Clane Camogie Club would like to thank our kind and generous sponsors of the 16th Annual Leinster Sevens:

Shay Grace

Occasions Hair Salon

Marron’s Pharmacy

MORAN

ENTERPRISES

T.O’Connor Meats Ltd

Petrochem Pipeline Supply

MURT CABS

Ray O’Brien Group

O’Brien PR

Tom Murphy Eng.

Clane Photo Centre LTD

time: bar & venue

Kennedy Cabs

Combined Sports Cup

Winners: St Ibars (Wexford)

Runner up: Erins Isle (Dublin)

Clane Shield

Winners: Glenmore (Kilkenny)

Runner up: Celbridge (Kildare)

Twenty two teams from across leinster took part. Thanks to all participated, and who helped out on the day.

U21 Football Championship

Sarsfields 2:09 Clane 2:08

Sun 23rd October

in St Conleth’s Park Newbridge @ 2pm

Minor Hurling “B” Championship

Maynooth v Clane

Sun at 11th @ 12.30pm in Maynooth

Please support!!

Underage Football Blitz for U8’s to U13’s

Thurs @6.00

Fri @ 6.00

Sat from 2pm to 5pm

Entry fee €

Team Details & Match Schedule Posted on U14 B page

CLUB LOTTO 

  €4,500 

This week’s numbers: 

7, 11, 22, 25

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 11th September, 2011

(Jackpot – €4,650)

Senior Football Championship Rd4

Clane 2:12 v Naas 2:10

Well done lads!

It all comes down to the final games of the year to see who reaches the county semi-finals on the 12th September.

The final games pair top of the table Celbridge against bottom of the table Cappagh, while Clane take on Johnstownbridge.

The Clane v Johnstownbridge game will take place on Wednesday 7th September at home at 7pm.

Please come along and support!

CLUB LOTTO 

  €4,050 

This week’s numbers: 

5, 13, 20, 21

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 21st August, 2011

(Jackpot – €4,200)

Congratulations 

to the

Girls U12 Football Team

& Boys U10 Football Team

in the

All Ireland Community Games Finals

Winning Bronze & Silver Respectively!!

Congratulations

to the Senior Footballers

beating Suncroft yesterday

&

Gaining Promotion back to Div1

Well done to all concerned!!

CLUB LOTTO 

  €3,600 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 3, 8, 22

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 31st July, 2011

(Jackpot – €3,750)

Please note that the Kildare V Meath game is now confirmed for Pairc Tailteann, Navan on Saturday evening the 16th July at 7.00p.m.

This is an All Ticket game.

Ticket Prices:

Stand:    €20.00   No Children’s tickets available for the Stand

OAP’s     €15.00   We will be issuing the concessions.

Terrace:  €15.00  Adults

               € 5.00  Children

Last orders By Tues 11th @ 1pm

Clane GAA presents

Summer Camp for all Kids in Secure Environment

Hurling, Football & Camogie

Starting 4th July for 4 weeks (Mon – Thurs)

Cost: €25 per Child, €40 for family of 2 Kids, €50 max per family

Any queries please contact Aidan Hughes 087-2551347

Support Clane GAA

together with

BREAST CANCER IRELAND

by donating your Old Clothes & Textiles

Drop off Point: Old Dressing Rooms, Clane GAA

Time: 9am -9pm on Wed 29th June, Sat 4th July & Mon 4th July

All men’s, ladies & children’s clothing, bedding, curtains, towels, paired shoes, belts & handbags will be accepted

County Minor Team

Best wishes to Melissa Lyons and Clare and Leona Flynn who are part of the Kildare Minor team who are taking on Armagh this coming Wednesday in Dundalk in the first round of the All Ireland.

Senior Champioinship Fixtures

Fixtures and dates for the championship are available on the camogie senior webpage.

Referee  Course

There is a referee course on in Kilcock GAA on Friday the 1st of July 2011 at 7.30pm. This course will be given by Fergus Deveraux and Tommy O’Rourke, both of whom are intercounty referee assessors and former intercounty referees. Please contact the Camogie Club Sec if you are interested asap.

CLUB LOTTO 

  €3,000 

This week’s numbers: 

6, 16, 23, 26

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 3rd July, 2011

(Jackpot – €3,150)

Congratulations

to

U12 Boys Hurling Team,

U12 Boys Football Team

&

U13 “B” Boys Football Team

Winning County Titles over the last 3 days

Well done lads from all at the club!!

CLUB LOTTO 

  €2,850 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 3, 10, 25

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 26th June, 2011

(Jackpot – €3,000)

CLUB LOTTO 

  €2,550 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 2, 4, 16

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 12th June, 2011

(Jackpot – €2,700)

Quiz Night

Friday 10th June @ 8.30pm

Entry: €80 per table of four – All Welcome

In Aid of Underage Teams – Please Support

CLUB LOTTO 

  €2,250 

This week’s numbers: 

2, 13, 15, 23

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 29th May, 2011

(Jackpot – €2,400)

Ticket orders for

Kildare V Meath and Dublin V Laois

June 5th, Croke Park

must be submitted to Club Secretary before 5.00p.m. this Thurs 26th May

Contact 087-2216763

1. The Clane u14 camogie team have reached the Division 3 U14 Cup Final. The final will take place on Sunday 29th at 3pm in Eire Og. We would greatly appreciate all the support possible. This team have already brought home one cup this year and here’s hoping for number 2!
2. Senior championship draw has taken  place and dates to follow.

Clane V Moorfield

These two teams served up a great game of Camogie and although Moorefield girls showed some lovely individual skills Clane were stronger all around the field and ran out convincing winners in the end. Their proud captain Grania Martin led her team up the steps to collect the inaugural Feile B trophy.

Some photos availble on : www.kildarecamogie.com

CLUB LOTTO 

  €2,100 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 12, 18, 24

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 15th May, 2011

(Jackpot – €2,250)

U16 Hurling Final Div1

Clane v Naas

Sat 14th @ 2.30pm in Newbridge

Please Support the Lads!!

Congratulations

to the

Girls U12 Team

&

Boys U10 Team

Winning their County Football Competitions last night

Best of luck in the Leinster Championship to both teams!!

CLUB LOTTO 

  €1,950 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 11, 14, 19

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 8th May, 2011

(Jackpot – €2,100)

Punchestown Festival 2011 - Clane’s Big Day Out

Congratulations to Ann Sweeney, Teresa Naughton, George Manzor & the Organising Committee on a great day out at the Punchestown Festival

Many thanks to all that supported!!

CLUB LOTTO 

  €1,650 

This week’s numbers: 

4, 15, 18, 20

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 1st May, 2011

(Jackpot – €1,800)

CLUB LOTTO 

  €1,500 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 3, 12, 24

(No Winner. Congratulations to €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 24^th April, 2011

(Jackpot – €1,650)

CLUB LOTTO 

  €1,500 

This week’s numbers: 

2, 5, 14, 16

(One Winner. Congratulations to Ryan Family – Half Mile Bridge)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 17^th April, 2011

(Jackpot – €1,500)

Senior Football League Div 2

Straffan v Clane

Throw-In now 5.30pm on Sat 9th

Clane GAA  V  Bridgewater Pub, Sallins

Date: Friday 8th @ 9.30pm

Venue: Murphy’s Kilcock

Come along & give the lads your support!!

  CLUB LOTTO 

  €5,850 

This week’s numbers: 

8, 14, 19, 20

(One Winner. Congratulations to Pat & Julie Judge)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 10^th April, 2011

(Jackpot – €1,500)

  Senior B Colleges All-Ireland Football Final 

Scoil Mhuire Clane 1:10 v Roscommon CBS 1:13 

Cusack Park, Mullingar on Sat 2nd @2pm

Hard luck to the Scoil Mhuire panel, selector Peter Carr &

and Clane players Mark Tutty, Thomas Cribbin, Cathal Egan, Kevin Giblin, Cian Kilkenny, Paddy McKenna, Sean Christansen, Eoin Kelly, Hugh Giffney, Stevie Byrne,Sean O’Rourke & Paddy Foster.

  CLUB LOTTO 

 €5,700 

This week’s numbers: 

12, 15, 20, 25

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 3^rd April, 2011

(Jackpot – €5,850)

Final Game of Round Robin Series

Clane GAA 6 – 2 Murphy’s of Kilcock

Congratulations on Qualifying for the Semi’s Lads!!

CLUB LOTTO

 €5,550 

This week’s numbers: 

2, 10, 21, 25

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 27th March, 2010

(Jackpot – €5,700)

Senior B Colleges Leinster Football Final

Scoil Mhuire Clane 2:08 v Scoil Chaitríona Glasnevin 0:08

Congratulations to all Involved!!

Best of luck to the Scoil Mhuire panel &

and Clane players Mark Tutty, Thomas Cribbin, Cathal Egan, Kevin Giblin, Cian Kilkenny, Paddy McKenna, Sean Christansen, Eoin Kelly, Hugh Giffney, Stevie Byrne & Sean O’Rourke in

All-Ireland Semi in Crossmaglen on Sat 26th @1pm

Happy St Patrick’s Day

From all at Clane GAA

  CLUB LOTTO

  €5,400 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 4, 10, 12

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 20th March, 2010

(Jackpot – €5,550)

Leinster U21 Football Championship Result

Wexford 0:13 Kildare 0:12

Hard luck to Kildare & Clane Men Danny Egan & Eddie McCormack who were involved with the team

CLUB LOTTO

   €5,250 

This week’s numbers: 

6, 19, 22, 26

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 13th March, 2010

(Jackpot – €5,400)

1st Golf Outing of 2011

Where: Rathsallagh Golf Club(Dunlavin)

When: Sat 12th March

Time: 10am

 All New Members Welcome!! 

  Senior – Aldridge Cup

Clane v Moorefield 

Sat 5th March @2.15pm in Clane 

Minor League

Clane v Naas 

Sun 6th March @ 11.45 in Clane

Clane v St Laurences 

Sun 6th March @10.30 in Clane 

Please come along & show your support to the boys!!

Big Local Derby

Clane GAA v Corner House Clane

When: Fri 4th March

Venue: Clane GAA Bar

Time: 9.30pm

  CLUB LOTTO

   €5,100 

This week’s numbers: 

6, 16, 19, 23

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 6th March, 2010

(Jackpot – €5,250)

Clane GAA v Dags A

When: Friday 25th February

Time: 9.30pm

Venue: Clane GAA Bar

Please come along & support the boys in their quest to get a semi-final spot

 CLUB LOTTO

   €4,950 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 5, 19, 21

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 27th February, 2010

(Jackpot – €5,100)

Training for all age groups from U10 to U16 commencing on Thursday 17th February at 6pm, with training also on Saturday at 11am.

New members welcome.

CLUB LOTTO

   €4,800 

This week’s numbers: 

1, 11, 12, 14

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 21st February, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,950)

Feile A Hurling Draw

1st Game: Celbridge (Away)

2nd Game: Naas (Home)

3rd Game: Leixlip (Home)

4th Game: Maynooth (Away)

The start date for the lads is 20th March

Best of luck to the players & management in the quest to qualify for All-Ireland in Galway

Feile A Draw

1st Game: Maynooth (away)

2nd Game: St Laurences (Home)

3rd Game: Eadestown (Away)

Feile D Draw

1st Game: Maynooth (Away)

2nd Game: Kilcock (Home)

3rd Game: Naas (Away)

Start date for both competitions is Sunday 27th February @ 10.30am

Best of luck to both teams!!

 Clane GAA Membership Day

When: Sunday, 13th February

Where: Clane GAA Hall 

Time: 12pm – 2pm approx

The following rates apply: Full Membership €70, Family Membership €120, Juvenile €40, Social €35, Student/Apprentice €40.  

Remember if you are a player, you are not insured & cannot play if you are not a member.

CLUB LOTTO

   €4,650 

This week’s numbers: 

3, 14, 16, 21

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 13th February, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,800)

Congratulations to Philip Dooley who was one of the Kildare mascots in the O’Byrne Cup Final v Louth in Newbridge on Sunday 30th

More photos to follow

 Underage Training

Starting back

When: Saturday 26th February

Time: 10-11am

Age: From U8’s up to U15’s

New players always welcome!

  CLUB LOTTO

  €4,500 

This weeks numbers: 

4, 6, 9, 19

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 6th February, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,650)

Kildare Darts League

Clane GAA v O’Connor’s Celbridge

When: Friday, 28^th January 

Where: Clane GAA Bar 

Time: 9.30pm

Please Support!!

  CLUB LOTTO

  €4,350 

This weeks numbers: 

9, 10, 11, 14

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

  Next draw – Sunday night, 30th January, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,500)

CAMOGIE

INTRODUCTORY COACHING COURSE

Date: Saturday 5^th February

Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Venue: Naas GAA (TBC)

€30 per person.

(This course is separate to the Go Games evening which we will also be running in February)

Any one interested please contact the Club Sec. Tara Hanks.

Underage Football Training

Tiny-Tots Training

When: Begins Saturday, 22nd January 10.30am, every Saturday after

 Where: Community School Hall – Scoil Mhuire

Clongowes Training (u’8s – u12’s)

When: Begins Friday, 4th October 6.30pm, every Friday after that

 Where: Clongowes Wood College

Underage Hurling for Beginners

Boys and Girls, aged 6+

(Five-year olds to be accompanied at all times)

When: Begins Friday, 21^st January, every Friday after that

Where: Community School Hall – Scoil Mhuire

Time: 7pm – 8.30pm

 Enquiries: Phone Michael 086 3956268

Back in Clongowes Wednesday, 2nd February

  CLUB LOTTO

  €4,200

This weeks numbers: 

1, 2, 7, 8

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 23rd January, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,350)

  CLUB LOTTO

  €4,050

This weeks numbers: 

5, 6, 14, 24 

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 16th January, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,200)

U21 Hurling Championship 2010 Final

CLANE 3:18     v     BROADFORD 0:01     

Congratulations to all concerned!!

  CLUB LOTTO

  €3,900

This weeks numbers: 

4, 13, 14, 22 

(No Winner. Congratulations to eight €50 Winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 9th January, 2010

(Jackpot – €4,050)

Clane GAA Christmas Raffle 

Thursday 23rd December

Ist Prize: Ladies & Gents Bicycles – Roisin Swinburn

2nd Prize:Two Nights B&B plus evening meal at Salthill Hotel, Galway – Keith Corrigan

3rd Prize: Two Tickets to Clane GAA Punchestown Race Day – Jade Hinch

4th Prize: Two Tickets to All-Ireland Hurling Final – Alan Watson

5th Prize: Five Driving Lessons – Teresa Lynch

6th Prize: Meat Vouchers courtesy of The Butchers Block – Ray Kelly (Shadow)

7th Prize: Hamper – Paddy Connolly

8th Prize: Hamper – Lily Connolly

9th Prize: Hamper – Ray Kiernan

More Prizes for those attending on the night

Tickets cost €2 each or 3 for €5

Music & Entertainment on the night!!

  U21 Hurling Championship 2010 Final

CLANE     v     BROADFORD     

Postponed due to Adverse Weather Conditions

 Clane GAA Underage Hurling Presentation 

Date: Monday 20th December

Time: 7PM

All players & parents welcome to attend!!

CLUB LOTTO

 €3,600

This weeks numbers: 

8, 13, 15, 20 

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 19^th December, 2010

(Jackpot – €3,750)

CLUB LOTTO

 €3,450

This weeks numbers: 

8, 13, 15, 20 

(No Winner. Congratulations to four €50 Winners)

Next draw – Sunday night, 12^th December, 2010

(Jackpot – €3,600)

Buster Draw

Clane To Kilimanjaro Fundraiser

RACENIGHT 

Venue: Shelbourne Park Dog Track

Thursday 9th December. Doors open 6.15pm

Bus leaving Clane on the night

Tickets include admission & Race Card

Benefitting AWARE & Little Way Cancer Support Centre

€1,000 prize money to be won. Spot prizes on the night

Ring/Text Lorcan Harney @ 087-6604003 for tickets / info

All support & donations welcome

Date: Sunday 12th December

Time: 2pm

This promises to be a great day for all – young & old!!

All Welcome

CLUB LOTTO

 €16,000

This weeks numbers: 

2, 4, 13, 20 

(One winner. Congratulations to Eddie Cribbin)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 5^th December, 2010

(Jackpot – €3,450)

Visit The Bridgewater Inn, Sallins

(Main sponsor of Clane GAA)

Special offer for November ‘10

2 Course meal for 2 people including a bottle of wine

ONLY €50

plus 10% discount when you show your Clane GAA membership card.

U21 Hurling Championship 2010 Final

CLANE     v     BROADFORD     

Date:  Saturday, 27th November

Time:   1.30pm

Venue:   Clane GAA

Postponed due to adverse weather conditions!!

MASS FOR DECEASED CLUB MEMBERS

Our annual Mass for deceased club members and their families is currently being organised. If anybody has a special request please contact Paddy Naughton in the club.

Date:  Friday 26th, November

Time:  7.30pm

Venue: Clane GAA

2010 County U21 Football Final

CLANE  1:08     v       ATHY  1:11

Date:     Sunday  21st November

Time:    2:30pm

Venue:   St. Conleths Park, Newbridge

Please get behind the team on the day.

CLUB LOTTO

 €16,000

This weeks numbers:  

8, 9, 12, 24

(No winner. Congratulations to 4 x €50 winners)

 Next draw – Sunday night, 21st November, 2010

(Jackpot – €16,000)

Tickets available in the Club Bar

 Click on ‘News’ and ‘Lotto’ for list of winners.   

CHARITY TABLE QUIZ

In aid of

OUTREACH MOLDOVA

Sat. 13th November

The organisers of this event would like to thank all those who turned up on the night to make it a great success and in doing so raised much needed funds for a very worthy cause. Also, a very sincere ‘Thank you’ to all those who contributed prizes for the raffle on the night. 

U15 DUNGANNY FLOODLIGHT TOURNAMENT

The annual U15 hurling competition gets underway on Monday night, November 15th and runs for three consecutive Monday nights in Dunganny, Trim, Co. Meath under floodlights. Clane’s opening game is against Kildalkey at 7pm followed by games against Kiltale and Rathoat over the following two weeks. The successful event is run by Kildare and Meath County Boards and is in its third year.

James Comiskey (R.I.P.) Benefit Night

(Former U8 football coach)

On: Saturday, November 20th

Venue: Clane GAA

Time: 8pm ’til Late

Music by: EAST TO WEST, LIAM PERCIVAL, GNT, ENDECI and Various Other Artists

Raffle and Auction on the night for massive prizes.

Tickets: €10 (Available from Clane GAA)

Visit The Bridgewater Inn, Sallins

(Main sponsor of Clane GAA)

Special offer for November ‘10

2 Course meal for 2 people including a bottle of wine

ONLY €50

plus 10% discount when you show your Clane GAA membership card.

Juvenile Hurling and Football

Juvenile coaching returns in the splendid all-weather facility at Clongowes Wood College as outlined below.

Hurling: Coaching returns on Wed. 3rd Nov. for ages 7-14. The session runs from 6:45pm ’til 7:50pm.

Football: Coaching begins on Fri. 5th Nov. for 7-14 year olds. The session runs from 6:45pm to 7:50pm.

There will be a charge of €2 per child each night or €5 per family to cover lighting costs.  We would appreciate if all children respect the code of silence in the car park areas as study is in progress within the College at these times.

Due to the ongoing works at the top pitch and poor recent weather it has been decided to cancel training for U9, U11, U13 and U15 ladies until after Christmas.  All groups will be notified in the new year when training will recommence.

U13 Hurlers Go West

Clane’s U13 hurlers travelled to Galway on Sunday (Nov. 7th) for a coaching session followed by a match against the local club – Cappataggle. An excellent coaching session was provided by Galway’s goalkeeper James Skehill and County U21 player Alan Dolan. We would also like to express our gratitude to the club for the hospitality shown to the panel and mentors afterwards.

Some photos on U13 Hurling page.

Congratulations to the U11 Ladies.  Both teams recorded victories over Sarsfields last weekend.  The girls have played 10 games this autumn losing just the once.  Well done to all.

Many thanks to those parents who come out to support their daughters. You should be proud of their performances.

MINOR C CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

Heartiest congratulations to a youthful Clane

 Minor Hurling team on their spirited

 2-09 to 0-09 victory over a very strong

 Kilcock outfit in todays (Oct. 31st)

 Minor C Championship Final.

Led by captain and ‘man of the match’ David Gibbons, there were heroes all over the field to crown a great year for underage hurling in the club. A match report will be posted on Minor Hurling page in the next few days.

Congratulations and best wishes to Clane’s Jennifer Malone (pictured centre with sister Hannah and brother Daniel) on being selected as one of the mascots for the Ireland-Australia match in Croke Park on Saturday night.

Jennifer has plenty experience with Clane teams over the years so we can be sure she will be very comfortable with the big occasion. Just hide the trophy!

2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: 9th November (Tuesday)

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Upstairs Bar

All welcome

A mixed set of results last week for the girls against Naas.  Team A won by a narrow margin, while team B had their first defeat of the season.  No games this weekend.  The final round is home to Sarsfields the following weekend. Date and time have yet to be confirmed.

U13 DIVISION 1 HURLING CHAMPIONS

CLANE       3-08       LEIXLIP     2-05

Date:  October 16th

Venue:    Maynooth GAA

Full match report and photo selection on

 U13 Hurling page.

Massive Clane GAA Fundraising Auction

On: Sunday 17th Oct. @ 2pm

Venue: Clane GAA

Anthony O Dea and the Organising Committee would like to thank all those who supported our club auction and indeed those who donated goods towards the event. Thanks to the collectors and ‘Foot Soldiers’ -Odhran, Jason, Cathal, Conor, Christian, Diarmuid, Robbie, Andy and Mark - who went house to house on Saturday morning. The club are also very greatful to Auctioneer Ger Nevin for his time and help in setting-up.

Senior Football Championship 2010

Relegation Play-off Final

CLANE      0-12        ELLISTOWN    0-06

Date:    Sat. 16th October

Venue:     Sarsfields GAA

Well done to our Senior Footballers who preserved the senior status of the club in their encounter with Ellistown. Let’s hope we have turned the corner of a difficult year and that some lessons were learned along the way. Upwards and onwards lads – Well done again!! 

CLANE  1-06         ATHY  3-06

Sometimes your best is simply just not good enough!

Commiserations to the U13 footballers and their management as they fell at the final hurdle in Division 1 today (Sun.10th Oct.). Many great days not too far ahead for a side that battled all the way to the final whistle.

Clane Camogie would like to thank sincerely our sponsors for 2010 for  their help and assistance.

Our two main sponsors:

Jason O’Loughlin – O’Brien Sandwich Bar

Shay Grace

• Ray O’Brien Group
• Petrochem Pipeline Supply
• O’Toole’s Organic Meat
• O’Brien PR
• Moran Enterprises
• Marron’s Pharmacy
• Loretta’s Boutique
• Clane Photo Centre

 15th Annual Leinster Camogie Seven’s

  Date:  Sat. 9th Oct 2010

  Time:  First Games 1030am   

30 teams from all around Leinster.

Senior and Junior Competitions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Clane GAA Lotto

Please note that for legal reasons Clane GAA Lotto has been capped at €16,000 with effect from Sunday night’s draw (Aug. 29th). As a result, the next jackpot winner will receive or share in a maximum prize of €16,000.

The €150 which is added to the jackpot each weekend will continue BUT it will be added to a new jackpot which will be rolled out once the €16,000 has been won.

JIGS AND REELS

A Great Night Out 

In aid of

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

and

St. Anne’s Centre, Roscrea

(Caring for the mentally handicapped)

Dates: September 25 & October 2

Venue: Clane GAA

Congratulations to 2010 winners:

Grainne Clifford and Robbie Eyres

U16 Division 2 Cup Final

Clane/Rathcoffey v Naas

Sunday 3rd October

Venue: Kilcock

Time: 3pm

U11 Division 1 Shield Final

Clane V Naas

Saturday 9th Oct 2010

Venue: Kilcock

Time: 11am

U14 Division 2 Shield Final

Clane V Kilcock

Venue: Eire Og

Time:3pm

ALL SUPPORT WELCOME!

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL TEAMS AND MANAGEMENT

Senior Hurling Championship 2010

Semi Final

CLANE   1-11              CELBRIDGE    2-16

Date:  Saturday, 25th September

Venue:   Leixlip GAA

Brian Cody Meets Clane Senior Hurlers

L to R - John Rigney (Selector), Alan Corcoran (Player), Brian Cody, Larry Harney (Selector), Mick Cosgrove (Manager)

Brian Cody addressed the  Clane Senior hurling team in Clane GAA ahead of their county semi final clash with Celbridge on Saturday, September 25th in Leixlip. The club wish to thank Brian for his time and input into the team’s preparations.                                                                                                                                                                               

U12 Division 1 Shield Semi-Final

Clebridge V Clane

19th September  in Clebridge

U14 Division 2 Shield Semi-Final

Clane V JTB

25/26 September (TBC) in Clane

U16 Division 2 Cup Final

Clane/Rathcoffey V Naas

3 October 3pm in Kilcock

U11 Division 1 Shield Final

Naas V Clane

9 October 3pm in Kilcock

Best of Luck to all teams and management !

CLANE GAA GOLF CLASSIC

Date:   Friday, September 17th

Venue:   Knockanally Golf Club

Shotgun start – 2:30pm

TEAMS OF 4

MENS, LADIES and MIXED

ENTRY:  €200 per team

Presentations in Clane GAA at 8:30pm

CONTACT: Fintan Doran 087 2634856

                       Carol Tutty 087 7546598

Championship draws 13th Sept. 2010

Senior Football Championship 2010

Pfizer SFC

To be played next Saturday, Sept. 18th  at 5pm

A tribute to the late James Comiskey RIP has been written into the history page of our website.

Click here.

The club would like to extend it’s sincere sympathies

to Jim’s wife Catherine, their two boys

Conor and Dean and extended family on

such a tragic loss.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Senior County Football Championship

Schedule for remainder of Senior Football Championship

Weekending: 

                 19th September   -    Round 4

                  26th September   -    Quarter Finals

               3rd October           -     Semi Finals  

              17th October          -    County Final

Replays/Play-offs will be played mid week if necessary.     

Congratulations and well done to Clane U12

 stars Brian Healy and Caolan Smith

 who recently took part in the

 Hurling Mini-7’s during the interval of the

 Cork-Kilkenny All Ireland Hurling Semi-Final

 on Sunday 8th August at Croke Park.

It was a memorable day for both lads

 and their families.

SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP RD 3

CLANE     V CAPPAGH

On : Monday 30th August

Venue : CLANE

Time : 7pm

VERY BEST OF LUCK AND ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED.

KILDARE SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP RD 3

CLANE V CAPPAGH

TIME: 6.30pm

VENUE: CLANE

ALL SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Ticket Orders for Semi Finals

Call Club Secretary 087-2216763 before 5pm Friday 6th August, 2010

U14 Hurling League Champions

(Click to enlarge) 

Congratulations to team and mentors on their great victory over a fancied Leixlip side in todays (July 18th) Division 2 decider at St. Conleths Park, Newbridge. Full match report and a selection of photos are posted on the U14 Hurling page.

ADVANCED CAMOGIE CAMP

Venue :  CLANE GAA

Dates : August  10th (Tue)   and   12th (Thurs)

Time : 10am  -  1pm

Application forms are available from the club secretary or team mentors.

Closing date for applications is August 3rd.

SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP RD 3

CLANE     v CAPPAGH

On : Wednesday 1st September

Venue : Clane

Time : 6.30pm

VERY BEST OF LUCK AND ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED.

U12 HURLERS CAPTURE TITLE

Congrats to all involved  in capturing the Div 2 title in Monday nights (June 28th) epic battle with Celbridge. Full match report and more photos on U12 page in the coming days. Also, a special word of thanks to Celbridge GAA for the hospitality shown to the team after the match.

All Ireland Senior Football Qualifier (Replay)

KILDARE  1-15  V     ANTRIM  0-09

Venue :  Casement Park, Belfast.

Date  :  Saturday 3rd July @ 7pm

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Leinster Minor Football Semi Final

KILDARE   0-13   V     LONGFORD  3-05

Venue : Longford Town

Date  :  Sunday 4th July @ 7pm 

Well done once again to the Kildare Minor Football team and especially to Clane clubmen

Barry Egan, Conor Murphy and Eoin Kelly

in Tuesdays ( June 29th) Leinster Minor Championship quarter final replay against Dublin.

Final Score:  Kildare 1-13      Dublin  0-13

Football and Hurling Summer Camp

(Boys and Girls)

COMMENCING

Monday 5th July (for 3 weeks)

and

Monday 16th August (for 2 weeks)

Mon. – Thurs.   10am  -  1pm

Entry:  €25 per week

Concession for more than 1 child.

Further details:    Aidan Hughes  0872551347   or  Club 045868577  (after 4pm)

Dermot Earley 1948 – 2010

As a mark of respect to former Gaelic Football All Star, Dermot Earley Snr, who passed away on Wednesday, all GAA matches in Kildare –  be they competitive, challenges or tournaments –  have been cancelled this weekend. Clane GAA would like to convey its condolences to his wife, Mary and family at this difficult time. 

CLANE GAA Presents

Legendary Irish Rock Band

 On: Friday 2nd July, 2010 @ 8pm

Tickets ONLY €20 from Club Bar

Call: 045-868577

Senior Hurling Championship

1st Round

CLANE  0-16    v      LEIXLIP 1-10

Date:      Saturday 12th June

***Change of time and Venue*** 

Venue:     Donore GAA

Time:     19:30

Christy Ring Cup Semi-final

Kildare   0-18 v  Westmeath  3-19 

and

Leinster Senior Football Quarter-final

Kildare   1-16 v    Louth  1-22  

Date: Saturday, 5th June, 2010

Venue: Pairc Tailteann, Navan

The draw for Round 1 of the All-Ireland Football Qualifiers will take place live on RTE this Sunday, 13th June.

Best wishes to all those who are preparing to sit their Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate examinations over the coming weeks from all at Clane GAA.

May you get the breaks that will lead you on to whatever path in life you choose. 

U16 Hurling Final Div. 2

(Saturday 22nd May)

CLANE   1-14      NAS NA RIOGH    1-02

CONGRATULATIONS

More photos on ‘U16 Hurling’ page. 

                  Enjoy an afternoon of 

           LIVE MUSIC    

    6-8 pm every Sunday in Clane GAA.

        Sunday 30-5-2010     EAST TO WEST

Senior Football Championshipship

2nd Round

CLANE    1-08     v          KILCOCK    2-10

Date :  Sunday 9th May, 2010    

Venue :   Rathcoffey

Championship 2010 Draw

Cumann Camógaíochta Cill Dara have released details of this year’s Senior Camogie Championship.

Clane begin their campaign away to Johnstownbridge on 9th August. The following three Monday nights we are away to Celbridge, at home to Cappagh and complete the round robin series at home to Laurences on 30th August.

The Play-off’s are fixed for 13th September and the final on Saturday 18th September.

Best wishes for the campaign although it does look like no Summer holidays girls!

Please note that our annual Mass for deceased club members has been postponed. It will be rescheduled again over the coming weeks.

CANCELLED

Apologies for any inconvenience

 Paddy     and   Trish   (Organisers)

Fun and Games for all the Family

Sunday 2nd May 12:30 – 6:00pm

Bouncy Castles, Vintage Car Rides, Wellie Throwing, Best Dressed Dog, Penalty Shootout, Tug-O-War, Cake Stall, Bottle Stall, Cow Pat Competition and Much, Much More.

Come and see your coach in action – Was he really the great player he told you he was!

All proceeds go to St. Brigids Hospice, The Curragh and Clane GAA.

CONGRATULATIONS

Well done to all associated with Clane’s success in Feile E Football on Sunday 25th April in St. Conleths Park, Newbridge. A memorable day for these young lads under the guidance of Ciaran, Stephen and Alan. Clane eventually toppled Naas to claim the silverware by the bare minimum 2-05 to 2-04. Not one for the faint hearted! More celebration photos on U13 page.

Intel Matching Grants Presentation 2010

Back row L. to R.: Hillary McDonnell, John Keating, Ed Fouhy, Sandra Dooley, Eamonn Sinnott( V. Pres. Intel Irl.).

 Front row: Paul Fouhy, Robbie Hyland.

Clane GAA would like to thank both Hillary McDonnell and Ed Fouhy for their efforts as staff members at Intel Ireland in securing a valuable grant for our club through their community involvement. Clane GAA would also like to express its appreciation to Intel Ireland for providing the grant and for its continued support over the years. 

Fundraising Raceday Thurs April 22nd

 (John Keating’s horse is still running!)

 Well done to everybody who was involved in making our Raceday such a wonderful success.

Particular mention must go to George Manzor, Teresa Naughton, Ann Sweeney and Caroline Manzor for making it all happen. They can now go and enjoy their Monday nights! Ar son CLG gClaonadh, go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Also not forgetting our MC, Ger Nevin, who did an excellent job as usual. 

REGISTRATION DAY 2010

Sunday 18th April

Midday til 2:00pm

There will be another chance to register as a member of our club this weekend at Clane GAA. It is very important to note that all players from juvenile to senior ranks (in football, hurling, ladies football and camogie) MUST have their membership payed before they can play for the club. This is for insurance purposes. Team managers will be informed of any unregistered players. Registration forms may also be downloaded from the website and handed in to the club.

ATTENTION ALL VODAFONE SUBSCRIBERS

With Vodafones ‘Support Your GAA Club’ ,you can donate 5%

of your Pay Monthly bill or your Top Up to

Clane GAA

without it costing you a single cent.

Simply log on to www.supportyourgaaclub.ie and

follow a few easy steps. We appreciate any help we get.

Senior Hurling C’ship

CLANE       v      LEIXLIP

(June 11th)

Clane have been drawn in Group 2 of this years Senior Hurling Championship along with last years beaten finalists, Coil Dubh,Leixlip and Naas. The first round of games takes place on June 11th and the second round listed  for the weekend 9th – 11th of July. Further rounds will be determined by Kildare’s progress in the Christy Ring Cup.

The Camogie Spring Draw results can be seen on the corresponding camogie pages. Many thanks to all who supported.

An Cumann Camogaiochta have released the fixtures for the forthcomming season.

The U11 and U12 teams will be competing in Division 1 while the U14 and U16 sides will do battle for honours in Division 2.

All fixtures, including those of the Senior panel, are now posted on the corresponding web page for each team.

 The Draws have been made for this seasons Senior and Junior ‘A’ Hurling Leagues.

Our senior team will be attempting to retain the title following the heroics of last season under Sean O’ Dea.

Full details of fixtures are posted on the relevant pages for each team.

The winter juvenile hurling and football coaching programme is now complete.

The following arrangements will come into effect immediately.

Hurling: Every Wednesday evening 6:45pm – 8:00pm, Clane GAA, Upper Pitch beginning on Wed.26th  March.

This slot is for all teams up to and including Minor.

Football: Every Friday evening 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Scoil Phadraig (Primary School) beginning on Friday 9th April.

This applies to U6 up to and including U10.

Beginners – Secondary School Hall 10:30am on Saturday mornings.

      LÁ FÉILE PÁDRAIG    

  Clane GAA wishes to thank all those who helped out with the stewarding within the Club throughout the day to ensure a safe and memorable festival for everybody.

 Also, well done to the mentors who prepared the float and to those who supervised and marched with their teams in the Parade.

 A selection of photos are now on the ‘Social’ page of our website.

On Saturday night, 27th March the camogie club are holding a spring draw and social evening to include the presentation of U21 Championship medals for 2009, from 8pm in the clubhouse bar. Lines are €2 and are available from members of the senior panel. There are over twenty prizes from I-Pod’s, wine hampers  to vouchers. All are welcome.

The Annual Club Dinner Dance took place in the GAA Club on February 13th.

Medals were presented on the night to our 2009 Senior Hurling League winners by County Secretary Kathleen O Neill.

Special ‘Thanks’ to the organisers of the event.

More photos are now on display on the ‘Social’ page.

The Late Sean Cribbin with his wife Breda

The club has penned a fitting tribute to the Late Sean Cribbin who sadly passed away on Thurs. 18th February 2010. The article by Pat Lynch is located on the ‘History’ page of our website. Clane GAA would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Sean’s wife, Breda and family.

Club membership for 2010 is now due.This applies to Football, Hurling, Camogie  and Ladies Football. There will be no change to subscriptions for the coming year. Please note that all players must be registered in order to play for the club and to be insured by the club.

 Membership Forms can also be downloaded by clicking the ‘Membership link’ at the righthand side of the home page.

Completed forms with remittance can be forwarded to Marie Woods or Edel Connolly (Camogie) or any member of the relevant committees.

The ‘Fixtures / Results’ link on this page will be updated regularly, so for prompt posting of results we would appreciate if all match results are forwarded by text as soon as possible to 

Bernard Crowley @ 0876838652 .

Also, please forward any late changes of venue / time or cancellations and best of luck!

Venue : Sarsfields GAA Club – Newbridge

Dates: Tuesday 30th March – Thursday 1st April

Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm

Cost: 30

Application forms can be downloaded from the Kildare Camogie Homepage, in the download file.

Kildare County Camogie are hoping to run a camogie foundation  trainers course on the 5th and 6th March, venue to be confirmed. Timings will be as followed Friday 5th March 6pm – 10pm and Saturday 6th March 9.30am – 1.30pm. If anyone is interested in completing this course please make contact with the  club secretary as soon as possible.

Juvenile coaching returns in the splendid all-weather facility at Clongowes as outlined below:

Football: Coaching resumes on Fri 5th Feb for ages 7 – 11. Session begins at 6:30pm sharp until 7:45pm.

Hurling: Coaching resumes on Wed night Feb 10th for ages 7 – 14 and will begin at 6:45pm sharp until 7: 50pm.

To all players, mentors and parents, please be aware that provisional fixtures dates  for both senior and underage leagues and championship can to located in your relevant team pages.

Kildare County Camogie board are hosting a  camogie referees cousrse on the 1 st March in Naas Gaa.  If any senior players and parents of underage players would like to to avail of this course, please contact the chairperson or secretary by Friday 19th February.

Underage camogie training will start for 2010, on Saturday 27th February at 10am. New players always welcome. Please check team pages in the camogie section for further details.

Registration for 2010 will take place on Sunday 7th February in the club hall between 12.o0hrs and 1400hrs. If you can not make it on this day, please ensure you print of a registration form (located on main page) and return with monies at the first opportunity, to Edel Connolly or the management of the team you or your child are involved with.

Michael Kilbride wishes to express his appreciation to all those who supported the Goal Mile Charity Event on St Stephen’s Day in Clane GAA.  It was a great success.

A selection of Goal Mile participants

The Club would like to thank Alan Condron, Supervalu for giving us the bag packing slot on Christmas Week in an effort to raise much needed funding for the club. We also wish to express our appreciation to Carol Tutty for her time in organising and co-ordinating the event. Finally, a big “Thank you” to all those who took part and to those who donated over the four days.

The Club would like to express their gratitude to Ronan Sweeney and David Harney for their time and help with making our annual “Juvenile Presentation Night” a great success. 

A selection of photographs from the night have beenposted on the juvenile hurling and juvenile football pages of the site.

MEDALS AND AWARDS FOR YOUNG CLANE GAA STARS

There was a huge attendance in Clane GAA pavilion when Kildare stars Ronan Sweeney and Clane’s own David Harney were on hand to present trophies and medals to the stars  of the future. Medals were presented to a veritable army of under-eights and nines and  to the following in the older age groups. Each age group had an award for the most dedicated player, the most improved player and player of the year. The following were the award winners in football: U-10 most dedicated, Martin Callan; most improved Nathan Dunne and player of year Shane O’ Sullivan. U-11 most dedicated Shane McCormack; most improved Colm O’Sullivan and player of year, Niall Wyer. U-13 most dedicated Jake Devy, most improved Jack Crowley and player of year Ryan O’Sullivan. U-14 most dedicated Coyle Judge; most improved Cathal O’Brien and player of year Daragh O’Callaghan. U-15 most dedicated Patrick Leonard; most improved Mark Tutty and player of year Peter McCreevy. U-16 most dedicated Paddy McKenna; most improved Sean Christensen and player of year Eoin O’Neill. Minor; most dedicated Andy McIntyre, most improved Eoin Kelly and player of the year Bernard Day.

The hurling award winners were as follows: U-10 most dedicated Katie Hyland, most improved Daniel Mulqueen and player of year James Coonan; U-11 most dedicated Conor Crowley, most improved Adam Donovan and player of year Owen O’Loughlin; U-13 most improved Tadhg Lonergan, most dedicated Conor Palmer and player of the year Oisin McKenna; U-14 most dedicated Cathal Egan, most improved Adam Forrestal and player of year Simon Healy; U-15 most dedicated Conor Martin, most improved Caleb McDonnell and player of year Sean O’Rourke; U-16 most dedicated Jason Horan, most improved Michael Cahalan and player of year Eoin Bracken; minor most dedicated Colm Giffney, most improved Robbie Malone and player of the year David Gibbons.

U15 Football Champions

U15 Football Champions

Clane 1:7 Raheens 1:6

The curtain finally came down on Clane’s year on the GAA field today and what a finale to reach with the U15 footballers claiming the honours in this close and often intense battle with Raheens.  The Caragh based club would have set out as favourites having won all their round robin series of games but the mantle of underdog seemed to inspire the men in white.  The strength in depth of the Clane side was severely tested with a number of withdrawals in the week leading up to the final.  It was a huge task to expect a positive result without players like Ciaran Quinn, Michael O’Reilly and Kenneth Forrest.  Added to that was the loss of key midfielder Thomas Cribbin some weeks back with a serious hand injury.

Half-time team talk

On a very crisp December morning, in the wonderfully presented playing field at Raheens, it was the men in Saffron and Blue who set the scoreboard in motion.  The first point came from a 13m free by Barry Winters after Darragh Callaghan dived to cut out what could have been a certain goal.  Clane’s response was rapid with one of the scores of the game coming within a minute.  A long clearance from Darragh Callaghan was superbly fielded in the middle of the park by Sean Christanseen who transferred inside to Sean O’Rourke.  He turned and fired straight over from 30m.  From the resultant kick out, Paddy McKenna won the ball out on the right wing and dispatched it straight back over the black spot. 

With Clane in the ascendancy, it looked like a decent score could be put up and when Killian Patchell took a pass from Paddy McKenna, the fleet footed youngster raced away to make it 0:4 to 0:1 from 30m.  A quick breakaway downfield from Raheens caught several defenders out of position and Clane were lucky when Dylan Hannon opted to fire over with the goal at his mercy.  In the 14^th minute, a fine passage of play ended when Killian Patchell broke clear and released to Kyle Judge on the edge of the square.  Judge turned and blasted to the back of the net.  Raheens kept in touch and even though they only added two more points in the remainder of the half, they had become stronger, especially in the half back line, which cut the supply to Clane’s inside forwards.  Clane held the advantage at the break 1:4 to 0:4 after Paddy McKenna slotted a late free following a foul on Kyle Judge.

That winning feeling

On the resumption, Clane were first out of the blocks and a move instigated by Finn Moore, continued at pace through Darren O’Meara and Sean O’Rourke to Daire McLoughlin for a wonderful score.  Shortly afterwards, Raheens were awarded a free 40m from goal which was driven in by Barry Winders, the ball broke for David Malone, he slammed his effort off the crossbar and it rebounded to safety.  Minutes later Raheens came close when a strike by Jonathan Hanbury which ended up in the side netting.

Sean O’Rourke relieved the pressure when he slotted over following a foul on Mark Tutty 25m from goal.  Once more, the upright denied Hanbury as Clane were forced to defend bravely.  When Sean O’Rourke narrowly missed after a great build up at the three-quarter mark and Winders subsequently closed the gap for Raheens, an epic finish was about to unfold.  First of all, Killian Patchell converted from close in to leave Clane 1:7 to 0:4 in front.  An injury to Clane’s full back, Darragh Callaghan forced a reshuffle with Peter McCreevey going to the edge of the square and Cathal O’Brien being introduced.  With Raheens now surging forward it was only a matter of time before Mark O’Shea was taking the ball out of his net from from a Jonathan Hanbury effort having first saved superbly at the feet of in-rushing Thomas Flannagan.  The tension began to get to the players and in a three-minute spell Raheens were reduced to 13 following red cards to Dean Campbell and Hanbury.  Winders then pointed to leave the minimum between the sides with three minutes remaining.  Raheens continued to pile on the pressure and while Clane’s defence held firm, they still had to face a 45m free three minutes into stoppage time which sailed to the left and wide.  When the final whistle sounded, celebrations could begin in earnest with Clane prevailing 1:7 to 1:6.

It took a real team effort with Darragh Callaghan and Peter McCreevey leading a great performance from the six defenders.  Killian Patchell, Paddy McKenna and Sean O’Rourke led the charge up front.  However, man of the match performance came from captain Sean Christanseen who was outstanding throughout especially in those last 15 minutes when strong defence was required.  These are the days that make men out of boys!  Congratulations to the team managers Pat Judge, John Christanseen and mentors Frank Cribbin, Joe Malone and Mick O Rourke.

The welcome home

Clane started playing against a strong breeze and the first points of the day was scored  by Bernard Deay.  Confey went on to score 7 consecutive points.  5 minutes before half time Danny Egan from Clane rifled a score which bombed the back of the net.  Clane quickly followed by another point by Danny Egan.  The score at half time was 1-2 to 0-7 to Confey.

In the second half Clane came out strong and quickly scored 4 more points – James McCreevey (0-1), Danny Egan (0-2), Niall O’Brien (0-1).  Clane introduced 2 subs Warren Beale for Craig Gartland and Conor Murphy for Ryan McGrath.  Conor Murphy immediately scored a point on his first touch of the ball.  Clane were 3 points in front up to the last ten minutes when the pulled further away to win 1-13 to Confey’s 0-8.

Clane Team:  Robbie Eyres, Kieran Quinn, Niall Brennan, Craig Gartland, Conor Kelly, Niall O’Brien, Karl O’Sullivan, Karl Martin, Brian Keating (Capt.), Ryan McGrath, Cathal Geoghegan, Ryan McGrath, Danny Egan, James McCreevey, Bernard Deay, Karl Darragh

Halloween Fancy Dress

There will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Spectacular featuring 5 live bands in the Club on Saturday 31st October, 2009 @ 8.30pm.  Come along and join the festivities as 5 local bands demonstrate their talents.  Admission at the door €5.

It's a long way to Straffan and back again.......

Clane GAA Football & Hurling Teams Fundraising Cycle Sunday 25th October, 2009 was a resounding success.  For photos check gallery.

Fun Golf Classic (changed to) Monday 28th September, 2009 in Knockanally Golf Club.  €150 per team.  Time Sheet 8am to 4pm available in GAA Clubhouse.  Sponsorship Welcome.  Contact George Manzor 087-2664644; Ann Sweeney 086-8863124, Teresa Naughton 086-1925771 All Welcome.

Group 1.

The team finished top of the Spring League. The Autumn League has started well with 2 wins over Sarsfields and Naas 1.

In the match against Sarsfields, we were missing a few players and Dean Comiskey was called up at the last minute and he responded by scoring a goal and a point.

Results Clane (1)   11    :   Sarsfields  (1)  9

Clane (1)   16    :   Naas  (1)         6

Squad: Conor Comiskey, Kyle Grehan, Jake Hamilton, Daniel Vaughan, Cormac Vizzard, Liam Wright,

John Ball, Colm Brien, Arron Connolly, Jack Malone, Sam Reilly, Dean O’ Shea, Cian Burke,

Sean Connolly, Eoin Twohig and Dean Comiskey.

Group 2

Not to be outdone this team are also unbeaten after 2 draws with Celbridge and Balyna.Both games were very exciting and in both matches we had in excess of 15 players.

Results Clane (2)   6      :    Celbridge (2)  6

Clane (2)  6       :    Balyna (2)      6

Squad: Adam O Hagan, Cormac Larkin, Conor Lynch, Evan Kelly, Luke Kelly, Dean Comiskey,

Donal O’ Donovan, Eamon Little, Eamon Fitzgerald, Sean Woods, Jamie McIntyre, Jack

Cahalane, John Lynch, Oisin Ward , Declan Kavanagh, Enda Drewe, Jake Burke,

Aoife, Fennessy, Oisin O Sullivan,

Party for Pauric in Clane GAA Hall on Thursday 24^th September @ 8.30pm.  An appreciation for the years of Music, Craic and Friendship given by Pauric Browne, Entertainer to his fans in the Clane area. Many bands and numerous local artistes will perform in this tribute.  Admission €5.  Raffle on the Night.

Referee: Alan LaGrue

Venue: Clane

Time: 06.45pm

In what was to be a very exciting match, Celbridge knocked Clane out of the Camogie Senior Championship 4-04 to 1-06.

Celbridge got off to a good start when Susie O’Carroll pounced on a loose ball and stuck it in the back of the net. Clane responded in the most emphatic fashion with Christine O’Reilly setting up a great goal for Paula Malcomson, but they had little time to celebrate as Susie O’Carroll took the ball and struck it over the bar. Clane did not have time to fight back as the ball landed in the Celbridge forward line and Laurie McDermott hit it low into the back of the net, giving Celbridge a four point lead. Paula Malcomson responded with a well aimed point, narrowing the gap. Susie O’Carroll scored another two goals before the half-time whistle, when the scoreline read 4-01 to 1-01.

Clane dominated the 2^nd half of the match. Yvonne Lyons – who came on for Deirdre Grace – scored a great point from play, followed by another point from Ciara Smullen and a well struck long range point from Lisa O’Connor. Celbridge answered with three points from Susie O’Carroll widening the gap between the teams to eight points. Ciara Smullen scored two more points from frees. Clane, who fought hard through the whole match, were the better team; but missed many goal chances, making Celbridge the victors on the day.

Clane Team: Maria Christian, Sabine Kennedy, Shona Nolan, Anna-Caire Fagan, Claire Flynn, Karen O’Reilly, Danielle Redmond, Lisa O’Connor(0-1), Christine O’Reilly, Mellissa Lyons, Ciara Herbert, Deirdre Grace, Ciara Smullen (0-3), Paula Malcomson (1-01), Edele Connolly. Subs: Yvonne Lyons (0-1, came on for Deirdre Grace), Grainne Gaffney (came on for Paula Malcomson), Leona Flynn (came on for Mellissa Lyons), Katie Malone, Magdalene Marron, Grace Flynn, Ciara Byrne.

Clane defeated by St. Laurence’s in Camogie Senior Championship

In what turned out to be a thrilling match, St. Laurence’s defeated Clane 5-6 to 0-8.

In an intense match some tempers were a little frayed as both sides fought to get ahead in the championship.  Mellissa Lyons got the first point of the game for clane before St. Laurence’s put one into the back of our net.  Christine O’Reilly and Mellissa Lyons were on target for Clane, scoring all eight  points of the match in both halves.  Both sides missed many chances.  St. Laurence’s stayed on top for the remainder of the first half.

In the second half Clane could not get back to in the game but fought hard until the end. .

Best for Clane was Maria Christian who worked hard all day.

Clane Team: Maria Christian, Sabine Kennedy, Paula Malcomson, Anna-Claire Fagan, Danielle Redmond, Karen O’Reilly, Claire Flynn, Lisa O’Connor, Christine O’Reilly, Deirdre Grace, Edele Connolly, Ciara McAndrews, Niamh Foley, Mellissa Lyons, Sarah McNeill. Subs: Grace Flynn, Leona Flynn, Katie Malone, Magdalene Marron, Ciara Byrne, Grainne Gaffney.

Player Of The Match: Maria Christian

Johnstownbridge conquered Clane in Kildare Camogie Senior Championship 3-6 to 1-6

Tuesday 11^th August 2009, Johnstownbridge G.A.A.

The game got off to a great start when Clane’s forward Ciara Smullen pounced on a loose ball and drove it low into the back of the net. Johnstownbridge responded with Roisin O’Connell scoring a goal. As the game continued, both teams traded points from frees. Points from Ciara Mooney and Clodagh Flanagan put Johnstownbridge ahead by two points with twelve minutes played. Ciara Smullen scored two more points from frees, leveling the sides once more. Christine O’Reilly put Clane ahead close to half-time with a well struck long range point. Johnstownbridge responded with a point from Aoife Trant. At half-time the scoreline read 1-4 to 1-4.

Clane started off better in the second half with both Shona Nolan and Ciara McAndrew –who came on for Ciara Smullen (injured)- scoring great points from a distance. Clodagh Flanagan scored a goal for Johnstownbridge, which energised the team and within minutes Ciara Mooney scored a third goal, putting them ahead by four points. Roisin O’Connell and Ciara Mooney scored two more points for what were the closing points of the game. Clane fought hard and threw everything they had at Johnstownbridge, with Karen O’Reilly playing exceptionally well until the final whistle was blown.

Clane: Marie Christians, Sabine Kennedy, Aine McCormack, Edel Connolly, Claire Flynn, Karen O’Reilly, Danielle Redmond, Melissa Lyons, Christine O’Reilly (0-1), Paula Malcolmson, Shona Nolan (0-1), Lynda McCormack, Deirdre Grace, Niamh Foley, Ciara Smullen (1-0,0-3F), Ciara Byrne, Anna-Claire Fagan, Sarah McNeil, Ciara McAndrew (0-1), Magdelene Marron, Katie Malone, Grainne Gaffney, Jacqui Kinsella, Grace Flynn, Leona Flynn.

Johnstownbridge: Sarah Gormley, Caroline Murphy, Aine Hurley, Shona Farrell, Claire Hurley, Jane O’Donoghue, Fiona Blake, Aoife Trant (0-1), Jenna Murphy, Roisin O’Connell (1-1), Emma Farrell, Doireann O’Keily, Clodagh Flanagan (1-1,0-1F), Ciara Mooney(1-2), Anne Dempsey, Lorraine Sheegar, Ashling Holton, AnneMarie Keogh, Balithin Kenny, Rachel Knowles, Aoife Mangan, Lauren Murphy, Loise Keogh, Sarah Blake, Amy Mooney.

Announcing the golf event of the year in aid of the Sisters of the Sacred Heats of Jesus and Mary, Caring for the Mentally Handicapped and run by the Friends of St. Anne’s Roscrea - 4 Ball Rumble in Knockanally Golf Club on Sunday 19^th July (tee time: 2pm – 4pm) and Monday 20^th July (tee time:  all day).  €200 per team.  Prizes for All Male, all Female and Mixed teams.  Feast of Music in Marquee on the day.  Come along and support this worthy cause.  Contact George Manzor at 087-2664644.

Congratulations to Aisling O’Donovan who joins fellow club member Kiri Lowry on the Kildare Ladies Senior Panel.  Well done!!

Clane GAA Club

Football Training and Skills Camp 6th July, 2009 – 23rd July, 2009

10am – 1pm Only €20pw!!!!

Click Here to Download Application Form

With the Feile football taking place this weekend , the club shop has Clane GAA flags & car flags for sale in the club shop. It would be great if we could support the club in having a bit of colour to our games our the weekend. The shop is open this Thursday evening @ 8.30pm