The parish of Killoe was plunged into darkness and sadness when we heard of the untimely passing of Terry McCormack on Friday evening last. Terry was a true gentleman and a huge supporter of Killoe underage football as we all know. Firstly, our deepest & sincere sympathies goes out to his wife Josephine, daughter Sinead,…
Congratulations to our U14’s on winning the Longford feile. The locations and dates on national finals will be issued shortly. On U14 have a League match on Tuesday 21 April in Emmet Park v Granard/Ballymore. Our U6, U8 and U10 will commence their Friday evening training sessions on Friday 17th at 7pm. If you…
Minor team played out an entertaining draw in the first round of the Special minor league on Sunday against Clonguish og in Emmet Park . Second round of special minor due to be played on Sunday 15 March at 12,00 against St Patrick’s in Ardagh. First round of the minor league against Western…
Our U16’s play their first Round of Leinster Club League away at The Downs on Saturday 14th February at 2.30pm. The county board are running the following courses over the coming weeks: Foundation Award Football – (1 Day) Sat 14th February in Edgeworthstown Community Campus from 10am to 4pm. Foundation Award Football – (2 Nights) Wed 18th February and Tues 24th February in St. Mels College Sports Hall from 7pm…
At a club meeting held on 21st January 2015 the Minor club ratified the following management teams for 2015. U18’s: John Kiernan (Manager), Selectors: Ciaran Keogh, Sean McCormack, Eugene Clarke U16’s: Daniel Mimnagh (Manager), Selectors: Damien Bratten, Eamonn Keogh, Paul Bracken U14’s David Donnelly (Manager), Selectors: Kevin Dooner, Brian Finneran, Padraig McCormack. U13’s Kevin Bracken…
We have our minor club presentation on Friday night late in the National School which was well attended. Our special guests on the nights were the founders of the minor club 40 years ago, Marion Lynch representing her late husband Packie our first chairman , our first Secretary Frankie Toher, Tom Mahon our first vice…
We are having our minor club presentation on Friday 9th January at 8:30 pm at the national school. All welcome. The club would like to extend its sympathy to Keogh family Cartron on the death of Michael Keogh. May he rest in peace.
Congratulations to our U21 team who their championship on Saturday last. The Minor Club AGM was held on Friday last with a large attendance present. The following officers were elected for 2015: President = John Reilly Vice-President = Frankie Toher Chairman = Turlough Farrelly Vice Chairman = Tommy Quinn Secretary = Robbie Browne Asst Secretary = Tom MacManus Treasurer = Tom Walsh Asst Treasurer = Sean Feeney Registrars = John Kiernan,…
Best of luck to the U21’s who meet Colmcille in the Championship final next weekend. Minor Club AGM is on Friday November 28th in National School @9.00pm. All members/parents are asked to attend and anyone interested in helping out at Committee level are welcome.
Commiserations to the Senior team who were very unlucky to be defeated by Garrycastle in the Leinster Club championship. Best of luck to the schoolboy panel and management who meet Ardagh in the League final on Saturday. Please support on the day. Minor Club AGM is on Friday Nov 28th in National School. All members/…
Schoolboys defeated Newtownforbes during the week are now through to the League final v Ardagh. U12‘s took part in the Mullagh Tournament in Cavan and defeated Castlerahan and Lucan in their group. They were defeated by a point by eventual winners Castleknock in the quarter final. Well done to all involved and mentors Declan Smith…
Well done to the seniors on a fine victory in the County final v Mullinalaghta last Sunday. Congrats to the senior committee and all involved with the team. Unfortunately our Juveniles bowed out of the Championship v Clonguish in the semi final by 2 points. This panel had already won the Juvenile league and put…
Commiserations to our U14 panel who were defeated by Longford Slashers in a thrilling Championship final on Saturday. This panel and mentors – Kevin Prunty. David Donnelly, Kevin Dooner, Brian Finneran, Paul Bracken and Padraig McCormack- have put in a huge commitment all year and were already successful in U14 League and County Feile. Well…
Minors exited the Championship with a 3-10 to 2-10 defeat by Longford Slashers last Friday. Mentors Kevin Mollaghan, Sean McGuire, Darragh Bennett , John Kiernan and all the panel have put in a huge commitment throughout the year. Juveniles in a hard working display defeated Granard/ Ballymore in a close game and next meet Clonguish…
Annual fundraiser draw was held in Begley’s on Sat night with a great crowd present. Many thanks to all who helped out and donated spot prizes and to the Begley family for their hospitality. Winners on the night were 1st prize 200 Euro – Noeleen Brady, Soran Cross, 2 nd 150 Euro – Mary Gearty,…
U14s defeated Granard/Ballymore 3-11 to 0-05 in the Championship semi final last week. U12’s meet Clonguish in Allen Park on Thursday 11th at 7.00pm in league quarter final. Next round of Minor Championship is Sunday 14th v Longford Slashers in Fay Park 2pm. Well done to U10’s who performed very well in reaching the semi final of the Cup…
Congratulations to our Schoolboys (Championship winners), Schoolgirls (Championship winners), U-16 lads (League winners) and Ladies Senior teams (League winners) all of whom captured county titles in one week to end the month of May 2014 on a very positive note. Our Schoolgirls team made history by capturing their first ever Championship title by beating Dromard…
The Parish of Killoe is celebrating as All-Ireland Champions this week. Our Under 14 team captured the Feile All-Ireland title when winning a hard fought final against Netwown Blues (Louth) on Sunday last in Portlaoise. The team put in some brilliant performances in the early rounds of the competition and were up against it in the final. However their skill,…
The new Killoe GAA crest was introduced in August 2012 replacing the previous crest which first appeared in the early 1990s. It was designed and commissioned by a local family in 2012. The yew tree in abstract form is central to the new design, set in front of the cross, reflecting the church and the spiritual heritage of the community. The…
