Junior ‘A’
With the top spot in the group assured and a place in the final booked after three successive victories, MacDonaghs cemented their position as group winners with a 4-18 to 1-18 away victory over Borris-Ileigh. Alan Quinlan and his management took the opportunity to rest a few regulars to give game time to other panel members. Kilruane trailed 1-12 to 1-7 at the break, with the majority of the Borris-Ileigh scores coming from turnovers after over-elaboration by the Magpies. In the second half, more direct hurling by Kilruane paid dividends, and they turned a five-point half-time deficit into a nine-point victory, a fourteen-point swing.
Team: Kevin Naughnane, Paul Molloy, Eanna Hogan, Eamonn Coonan, Paddy Ryan, Cormac Doheny, Eoin Hogan (0-1), Matthew Moyles (0-1), Brian O’Meara (0-7, 0-4 frees, 0-1 65), Cillian Healy (0-1), Mark O’Neill (0-3), Fiachradh Ahearne Woods (0-1), Michael Hennelly, Conor Cleary (3-0), Eoin Carroll (1-3). Subs: Cathal England, David O’Sullivan, Sean Quinlan, Conor Doheny, Kevin Oakley (0-1).
We play Silvermines in the final this Friday, 29th June, in Toomevara at 7.00pm.
In the County League, the 90-kilometre trip (70 kilometres as the crow flies) to South Tipperary proved profitable as we recorded a 3-19 to 0-20 victory over Ballylooby Castlegrace. We are now guaranteed a place in the semi-final where we will play Cashel. We led 3-10 to 0-11 at the break, and the same margin separated the sides at the final whistle.
Team: Conor Doheny, Cian Hayes, Eanna Hogan, David O'Sullivan, Paddy Ryan, Eamonn Coonan, Sean Quinlan, Brian O'Meara (0-3, 0-2 frees), Cathal England, Cillian Healy (0-1), Mark O'Neill (0-5), Eoin Carroll (0-1), Páidí Williams (0-1), Conor Cleary (1-5, 0-2 frees), Michael Hennelly (2-1). Subs: Cathal McIntyre (0-2), Eoin England.
The final group game will be at home to Grangemockler.
Junior Football
We will play Burgess in the quarter-final in MacDonagh Park, this Saturday, 30th May, at 7.00pm.
Minor
We qualified for the ‘B’ football semi-final with a home victory over Portroe.
Under 14
Our second team recorded a 5-4 to 3-4 home victory over Clonmel Commercials in Rd 1 of the C2 championship.
Under 12
Congratulations to our football team and management on winning the ‘D’ final with a victory over Borris-Ileigh in MacDonagh Park. Panel: Rob Kennedy, Noah Williams, Donnacha Cahill, Patrick McLoughney, Daniel Gleeson, Eoin Greene, Sean Raleigh, Daithi Kennedy, Fionn Foley, Ben Carroll, Cillian Dwan, Michael Greene.
The hurlers were invited to Ballinderry to play in a Blitz against Naomh Eoin, Éire Óg and Tynagh Abbey Duniry on Saturday. We had a great morning of hurling in the sunshine. Thanks to Naomh Eoin for the invitation.
Under 8
On Saturday morning, we travelled to Lorrha to play in a Blitz against the home team and Carrig Riverstown. We fielded three teams and played exceptionally well with some fantastic hurling on display.
Cumann na mBunscol
St. Michael’s, Cloughjordan NS and Kilruane NS played in the Cumann na mBunscol U13 finals in Toomevara. Both acquitted themselves well but lost to Lissenhall and Kiladangan, respectively. Best of luck to Lissenhall and Kiladangan in the County semi-finals.
Walkathon
Kilruane MacDonaghs has launched an exciting new community Walkathon Fundraiser, “40 Miles for 40 Years,” to mark the 40th anniversary of the club’s All-Ireland Club Championship victory and to invest in the future of the parish. The fundraiser will support the development of a new pitch and a 1km community walking track, facilities that will benefit the wider community for generations to come.
The club is calling on all members of the community — young and old - at home and abroad to get involved and support the campaign. Individuals, families, teams, and local businesses can take ownership of a mile and contribute through sponsorship and fundraising efforts. Anyone interested in participating or supporting the initiative is encouraged to contact any committee member for further details. The Walkathon will take place in early July with the date to be finalised.
Lotto
The jackpot stands at €7,700. Tickets are available from the usual outlets, or you can play on ClubSpot. Thanks for your continued support.
Bingo
The weekly Bingo session continues on Saturday night in the Fr. O’Meara Centre, Kilruane at 8.00pm. The jackpot is €1,350.
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to the family of the late Liz Howard.
