Competitive hurling has come to an end for this season and so, our attention turns to the administrative end of things. Preparation for next season, putting officers and committees in place, assigning the various tasks necessary to run the Club, fundraising etc. With that in mind the Club AGM is on next Friday the 21st at 8:30 in the Clubhouse main hall and all members are encouraged to attend. Sincere thanks to everyone who did help out this season, from those working week in week out with the various teams, to those in supporting roles, administration, pitch maintenance etc, to those who worked on the Clubhouse renovations recently, those who just lent a helping hand on occasion or turned out to support the teams. It all helps, it is all necessary for a healthy Club and it is all greatly appreciated. But most of all thanks to all the players from U6 to senior who put in the hours of training and who left their sweat and blood on pitches the length and breadth of the County in 2014.
Our Last Man Standing fundraiser is on going with just 97 players left at this stage, there are no fixtures this weekend due to the International break.
Our Club Shop is closed at the moment, but will reopen before Christmas for anyone wishing to buy Club merchandise.
Thursday 13 November 2014
Saturday 1 November 2014
Weekly News: 30 Oct 2014
Our U21 teams championship season came to a close on bank holiday Monday. They faced Athenry in the A-Championship quarter finals and lost out on a scoreline of 2:11 to 0:23 points. In a very stop start game neither side played to their full potential, but Athenry were deserving winners in the end.
With championship action over for the season there is a full programme of league fixtures set for next weekend. On Sunday Castlegar are away to Athenry at 11am on Sunday.
With championship action over for the season there is a full programme of league fixtures set for next weekend. On Sunday Castlegar are away to Athenry at 11am on Sunday.
Friday 24 October 2014
Weekly News: 24 Oct 2014
Well done to the Castlegar U10's who rounded off a tremendous season with overall victory in the finals of the Rahoon-Newcastle league tournament last Sunday. They faced Clarinbridge in the final with both clubs fielding two teams. With one win a piece there was a play off for overall winner with Cashel sealing a deserved victory. Following hot on the heels of their win in the St. Mary's tournament it has been a very successful season and our thanks and congratulations go to all the players and mentors involved.Our U15's season came to a close last Saturday, they were defeated by Turloughmore in their A-Championship semi-final on a scoreline of 1:12 to1:05. The lads battled bravely and played some good hurling at times, but never managed to maintain momentum in a very stop start game. While they will be disappointed, overall it was an encouraging season and with many of the panel still under 15 next year the prospects are good. Many thanks to all the players and mentors for all the hard work and to our hosts Turloughmore for their excellent hospitality on the day.Indeed with all our juvenile teams finished at this stage, a word of thanks to all the players, parents, and mentors for their efforts. It has been an excellent season in terms of developing and improving players. As usual Castlegar competed at A-level in all juvenile championship ages and made the semi finals in all.Our U21 team are still standing and face Athenry in the A-Championship quarter finals. That game is to be played on bank holiday Monday the 27th at1:30pm in Loughrea. They have been training well and we wish them all the best.This years Club AGM will take place on Friday November the 21st at 8:30pmin the Clubhouse main hall. It has been a busy year and all members are encouraged to attend and have their say.
Friday 10 October 2014
Weekly News: 10 Oct 2014
Our U15 team have qualified for the A-Championship semi finals following their play off victory last Saturday. They were away to Kilnadeema-Letrim and won on a scoreline of 2:14 to 1:08. Having drawn the previous week in a very high scoring encounter, both teams were determined to tighten their defences. But it was Cashel who succeeded having clearly done their homework and ran out deserving winners. They now face Turloughmore in the semi finals, with that game due to be played in Lackagh on October 18th.
The best of luck to our U21 team who are due to face Loughrea on Sunday at 3pm in Kenny Park. That game is a preliminary quarter final.
The best of luck to our U21 team who are due to face Loughrea on Sunday at 3pm in Kenny Park. That game is a preliminary quarter final.
Friday 3 October 2014
Weekly News: 03 Oct 2014
A lot of age groups are finished at this stage, but Castlegar are still active in the U15 and U21 A-Championships. The U15 team drew in a very high scoring Group-1 encounter against Kilnadeema-Letrim the week before last, but last Monday evening they were defeated by Clarinbridge. That leaves them tied for second place in group one. The top two teams in each group contest the semi finals, so tomorrow, the 4th, they face a play off against Kilnadeema-Letrim for that semi final spot. The game is at 11am in Letrim and extra time will apply if they finish level this time. The winners will take on Turloughmore in the semi finals in a couple of weeks time.
Our U21 team were due to play last weekend, but the game did not take place as Ahascragh-Fohenagh conceded the fixture. That result leaves us in a preliminary quarter final against Loughrea on Saturday the 11th at 3pm in Kenny Park.
The best of luck to both teams and as ever check our social media pages for the results on the day.
Our Last Man Standing fundraiser for schools coaching looks set to be a great success once again. Round one starts with tomorrows Premier League fixtures, many thanks to everyone who entered and the very best of luck. The results will be posted on our website during the week.
Our U21 team were due to play last weekend, but the game did not take place as Ahascragh-Fohenagh conceded the fixture. That result leaves us in a preliminary quarter final against Loughrea on Saturday the 11th at 3pm in Kenny Park.
The best of luck to both teams and as ever check our social media pages for the results on the day.
Our Last Man Standing fundraiser for schools coaching looks set to be a great success once again. Round one starts with tomorrows Premier League fixtures, many thanks to everyone who entered and the very best of luck. The results will be posted on our website during the week.
Thursday 25 September 2014
Weekly News: 25 Sept 2014
Last weekend was a very successful one for the Club with notable wins at both senior and under age level. Our senior team will compete in the Galway Senior Hurling Championship again next season having banished the spectre of relegation with a 2:21 to 3:16 victory over Kinvara. Cashel played the better hurling and were deserving winners but it was a close run thing. Cashel started the better and a Martin Cullinane goal saw them lead by four points midway through the half. However Kinvara fought back to lead as half time approached, but a late David O'Gorman goal saw Castlegar lead at the break 2:08 to 1:09. Cashel pushed on in the second half to lead by seven points at one stage and seemed to be cruising to a comfortable win. But Kinvara switched to route one tactics with county goalkeeper Colm Callinan launching huge puc outs in the direction of sub David Huban. The ploy worked and two goals saw them come right back into contention. But Cashel held their nerve to win by two points. Well done to all the players and to John McIntyre and his mentors, they were very unfortunate to find themselves in the relegation group in the first place, but having ended up there they produced the goods when necessary. Any lack of appetite for the struggle could have seen us go down, but now we move on to the shield competition and to senior hurling in 2015, whatever format that may take.
Our U10 team also did the Club proud last Saturday in the annual St. Mary's College Festival of Hurling. Cashel were the overall winners following victories over Carnmore, Rahoon and Moycullen, a semi final win over Salthill-Knocknacarra and a final victory over Liam Mellows. Well done to all the players, manager Tom Healy and his mentors. One hundred minutes of hurling is a lot to ask of young players and they deserve great credit for both the result and their conduct on the day. Hopefully this will encourage them all to stick with it and represent Castlegar in the championship in years to come.
Our U15 team faced Kilnadeema-Letrim this evening at home in their second A-Championship group game. The game was a very high scoring affair and ended in a draw, Castlegar 3:18 - Kilnadeema-Letrim 5:12. Last weeks postponed game against Clarinbridge will be played in the coming week, check our Facebook and Twitter pages for details. Our U21 team are back in action this week. On Sunday at noon in Duggan Park, they take on Ahascragh-Fohenagh in the second round of the A-Championship.Well done to James Smith who was with the Galway U14 team for the Connolly Cunniffe Tournament last weekend.After the success of our début effort last year the Club are running the Last Man Standing fundraiser once again starting next weekend October 5th and 6th. But this time we are doubling the prize money to €1000, while the ticket price is unchanged at €10. All you have to do is buy a ticket from one of the many members who are selling them around the parish, fill in your choice of team from the fixtures listed, along with your contact details and return it to the seller. As before the monies raised are ring fenced to fund coaching for boys and girls from the schools in the Club catchment area and to purchase training & playing equipment. Check our website for more details.
Our U10 team also did the Club proud last Saturday in the annual St. Mary's College Festival of Hurling. Cashel were the overall winners following victories over Carnmore, Rahoon and Moycullen, a semi final win over Salthill-Knocknacarra and a final victory over Liam Mellows. Well done to all the players, manager Tom Healy and his mentors. One hundred minutes of hurling is a lot to ask of young players and they deserve great credit for both the result and their conduct on the day. Hopefully this will encourage them all to stick with it and represent Castlegar in the championship in years to come.
Our U15 team faced Kilnadeema-Letrim this evening at home in their second A-Championship group game. The game was a very high scoring affair and ended in a draw, Castlegar 3:18 - Kilnadeema-Letrim 5:12. Last weeks postponed game against Clarinbridge will be played in the coming week, check our Facebook and Twitter pages for details. Our U21 team are back in action this week. On Sunday at noon in Duggan Park, they take on Ahascragh-Fohenagh in the second round of the A-Championship.Well done to James Smith who was with the Galway U14 team for the Connolly Cunniffe Tournament last weekend.After the success of our début effort last year the Club are running the Last Man Standing fundraiser once again starting next weekend October 5th and 6th. But this time we are doubling the prize money to €1000, while the ticket price is unchanged at €10. All you have to do is buy a ticket from one of the many members who are selling them around the parish, fill in your choice of team from the fixtures listed, along with your contact details and return it to the seller. As before the monies raised are ring fenced to fund coaching for boys and girls from the schools in the Club catchment area and to purchase training & playing equipment. Check our website for more details.
Thursday 18 September 2014
Weekly News: 18 Sept 2014
The Senior Hurling Championship relegation group games got under-way last weekend with Castlegar taking on Kiltormer. The game was by no means a classic, but given the lack of championship action for both teams all summer this was understandable. Also with Owen Teagle and Kevin Keane injured and Kevin Brady suspended it was a potential banana skin for Cashel. Despite not playing to their full potential Castlegar were the better team throughout. They led by five points at half time, however Kiltormer fought back strongly in the second half, but they couldn't manufacture the goal they needed to really get back into it. Castlegar eventually ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 1:16 to 0:16. Hopefully this game will bring them on a bit as a better performance will be needed to overcome their next opponents Kinvara. That game is fixed for Sunday evening next at 5:30pm in Clarinbridge, it is a crucial game as a win would see Cashel through to the shield competition, whereas a loss could see us in a relegation contest.
Our U15 team got their A-Championship campaign up and running away to Athenry last Thursday week the 11th. Athenry have a talented side, but Castlegar were the better team throughout and carried a much stronger scoring threat. The final score was, Castlegar 1:15 - Athenry 1:07, a fair reflection of the game in general with Cashel deserving winners. They were due to face Clarinbridge yesterday, but that game was cancelled, check our website and social media pages for details of the re-fixture.
Next week the GAA are launching the 'Play to Stay' programme. This initiative is aimed at 12 to 16 year old boys who have dropped out of hurling or are on the point of doing so. Go to www.gaa.ie/playtostay for more information. The local launch takes place at the Doughiska pitches on Tuesday next at 4:15pm.
Following repairs to the clubhouse the cards are due to return today and will resume their usual Thursday 9pm slot from now on.
Our U15 team got their A-Championship campaign up and running away to Athenry last Thursday week the 11th. Athenry have a talented side, but Castlegar were the better team throughout and carried a much stronger scoring threat. The final score was, Castlegar 1:15 - Athenry 1:07, a fair reflection of the game in general with Cashel deserving winners. They were due to face Clarinbridge yesterday, but that game was cancelled, check our website and social media pages for details of the re-fixture.
Next week the GAA are launching the 'Play to Stay' programme. This initiative is aimed at 12 to 16 year old boys who have dropped out of hurling or are on the point of doing so. Go to www.gaa.ie/playtostay for more information. The local launch takes place at the Doughiska pitches on Tuesday next at 4:15pm.
Following repairs to the clubhouse the cards are due to return today and will resume their usual Thursday 9pm slot from now on.
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