Neville Cup Goes West

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1 Summer 2012 Volume 16, Number Neville Cup Goes West Best County Publication 7-Time National Award Winner Slick City Win Mackey Cup Hurling is Going Global how good am i REALLY? Find out in Setanta page 33 Plus all your Favourite Features

2 The Green & White Summer 2012 Summer 2012 Issue Number 48 Summer 2012 Volume 16 Number 3 The Throw In When the first issue of The Green and White appeared on bookshelves and in classrooms way back in the last century (well okay, 1996) it was a 16-page booklet in black and white. Today, you re holding a much larger 36-page, full-colour, glossy magazine. Yet, the biggest problem facing the Editorial team of the magazine nowadays is not what to include but what to leave out! Are there busier areas in the known world than the playing fields, handball courts and indoor venues of Limerick city and county? Maybe Tiananmen Square at rush hour might come close but judging by the volume of activity we report on, it s surprising there is a blade of grass left in any GAA field in Limerick! Have a look at the contents of this issue: Mackey Cup, Eithne Neville Shield, INTO Mini Sevens, Indoor hurling and camogie, handball... and then there are the various competitions, leagues and blitzes going on in the City, East,West and South of the county. And did I mention the 66 boys and girls who played for Limerick in the Primary Game in 2012? As usual, we met up with some of the finest adult and young players and put them on the spot. Declan Hannon is a legend already and Anthony Maher of Kerry will surely see plenty of Croke Park action this summer just like the boys and girls playing in the Mini Sevens on All-Ireland Day. The G in GAA stands for Gaelic but it would be a mistake to think that Gaelic games are confined to these shores. We ve tracked down football leagues in Brittany and hurling in Dubai as well as other far-flung spots. Read all about it in on Page 17. And of course, there are puzzles, cartoons and the Prize Crossword. As if that s not enough, why not make use of the broadband in all our schools and check out the blog on Even better, ask your múinteoir to turn on the interactive whiteboard and try the Maths Trail and Quiz (all answers are to be found in this issue). Doing the Crossword as a group activity is also very enjoyable all you need is a dry-wipe marker and the crossword frame projected onto a whiteboard. Go on, give it a go! Our next issue will be out in Autumn Wouldn t it be great to be looking back on a long hot summer culminating in a scramble for All-Ireland tickets to see Limerick in an All-Ireland final! Luimneach abú, Ciarán Crowe & Joe Lyons Joint Editors This issue 2 The Throw In 3 General News 4 Cumann na mbunscol 5 Star Interviews 6 Meet the GDA s 7 Meet the Limerick Goalies 8 Primary Game 2012 Launch 10 Mackey Cup 12 Focus on Handball 14 Neville Cup 16 Mini Sevens 17 GAA Goes Global 18 County Stars 20 City Schools 22 South Schools 24 East Schools 26 West Schools 28 The Lundon Eye 30 Results Page 31 G&W Gallery 32 Prize Crossword 33 Cartoon Corner 34 Fun & Puzzles 35 In Off the Post 36 The Back Door 18 Editors: Joe Lyons and Ciarán Crowe Design: ConsidineDesign.com Printing: Cube Printing Ltd. Sales: 5,200 per issue Distribution: Gerry Bennis (061) Secretary: Mabel Mullane (061) Editorial Address: Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick info@thegreenandwhite.com Tel: Front cover photograph by Aidan Ryan shows Dylan O Connor (Murroe-Boher) trying to escape the attention of Padraig Heaney (Na Piarsaigh) in this year s Féile na ngael semi-final 2

3 Summer 2012 The Green & White News+++News+++News+++ Keep in Touch with all the latest GAA News Watch the GAA ad on You Tube: Link to buy GAA tickets: GAA on Twitter: GAA on Facebook: Limerick GAA Website: Mind Your Teeth! The 2012 GAA congress decided to make the wearing of gumshields mandatory. This rule change takes effect from 2013 for all underage levels up to minor level. For all other levels it will come into effect from The main function of a gumshield is to reduce the impact of a collision so that it is not focused on one tooth. There are two kinds of gumshield available: 1. Mouth Adapted boil and bite Gumshield. These can be purchased in most sports stores 2. A custom made mouthguard made by your dentist. An impression of your mouth is taken by your dentist, not just your teeth but also your jaw bone. The mouthguard is then made in the lab to fit your teeth and jaw bone exactly. Ireland has one of the highest rates of sportsrelated oral injuries in the EU, with one third of all adult dental injuries being sports-related, according to IDA figures. The IDA believes parents and coaches in particular will have a key role to play in ensuring a safer playing experience for young GAA players. Meeting & Greeting! Munster GAA deserves a lot of praise for its latest initiative to improve the customer experience at 2012 Munster Championship matches. Munster Guides dressed in distinctive pink Munster GAA jerseys have been appointed to welcome patrons, direct them to their seats and act as a point of contact for queries. We met some of the happyshiny-guide-people in Semple Stadium before last month s Limerick v Tipperary thriller and they told us they also help out with pre-match entertainment activities, including FREE face painting! Quicker than you could say the words green and white, an arrangement was made for the boys and girls on Limerick s Primary Game teams to be painted up in their county colours. War-paint applied, they were ready to face the (friendly) fire of their Tipperary equivalents and give an exhibition of all that s good about Limerick hurling and camogie. Welcome Rebel Óg! Citing the Green & White Magazine as a big influence, brothers Brian and Paddy Kelly have launched a new GAA Youth Magazine for Cork. It s called Rebel Óg and it s sure to be a big hit with followers of Gaelic games the length and breadth of Ireland s biggest county. Brian and Paddy are primary school teachers (just like the editors of this magazine). The fact that Paddy is a star on the Cork senior football team means that the lads will have the inside track on all the breaking GAA news in the Rebel County. On behalf of all our readers, we send our best wishes to all associated with this exciting new publication. Rebel Óg abú! 3

4 The Green & White Summer 2012 Cumann na mbunscol News Seven Limerick Pupils to Play in Croke Park, this Summer The following children will represent Limerick in the mini sevens games in Croke Park during the All-Ireland Semifinals and finals this year. Camogie: Dearbhla Egan Crecora N.S. Sophie O Callaghan, Shountrade N.S. Hurling; Ronan Connolly, Shountrade N.S. Jack Ryan, Doon C.B.S. Girls Football: Brid Flanagan, Broadford N.S. Ciara Neville, Monaleen N.S. Boys Football. Louis Dee, St. Nessan s N.S., Mungret. The Cumann na mbunscol SPIRIT! Takes more than a broken hand to stop Sean Deignan enjoying the Mackey Cup Conor Nicholas, Monaleen NS, captained the City to victory in this year s Mackey Cup. He also starred on the Limerick Primary Game hurling team (v Tipperary). Here he is seen writing a few notes for readers of The Green & White. To find out what he wrote, turn to Page 11. Dates for Your Diary Shaking hands with members of the other team after a match is one way of giving respect and getting respect. Check out our Blog on for more photos and news Dara O Donovan, a past pupil of Oola NS is a member of the Limerick minor hurling & football panels, following in the footsteps of his dad, Jim Limerick Leader Cup Semi-finals: Monday, June 18th Venues: (1) U.L. (2) tbc Final: Wednesday, June 20th Venue: The Gaelic Grounds The Green & White Shield Semi-finals: Monday, June 18th Venue: (1) U.L. (2) tbc Final: Wednesday, June 20th Venue: The Gaelic Grounds The Mayor s Cup Final: Week of June 11-15th (tbc) Venue: The Gaelic Grounds 4

5 Summer 2012 The Green & White Players in Profile Introducing Rachael Considine Kerry midfielder Anthony Maher enjoys the Green and White Rachael Considine of Salesian Girls School in Limerick city PLAYER PROFILE Name: Rachael Considine Club: Na Piarsaigh Primary School: Salesian Girls School, Fernbank Have you any pets? A dog called Charlie Favourite TV Programme: Victorious Favourite Food: Steak and onions Favourite Band: One Direction Last film you saw at the cinema: Mirror, Mirror Favourite Car: Ferrari Last CD you bought: One Direction Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the Under 12 camogie competition with my club Na Piarsaigh Favourite Venue: Croke Park Sporting Ambition: To win a senior All Ireland with Limerick Favourite GAA Star: Henry Shefflin Your sporting hero (any sport): Henry Shefflin Which sports do you play? Camogie, soccer, basketball Meet Anthony Maher Anthony Maher is a tall, dark-haired, athletic, highfielding midfielder who was nominated for an All-Star award in Does this description remind you of anybody? It could describe John Galvin of Limerick who just happens to be Anthony s cousin. Anthony established himself in Kerry s midfield last year after a few years as a fringe player. With Bryan Sheehan, he starred as the Kingdom made their way to the 2011 All-Ireland final only to be denied victory by Stephen Cluxton s last minute free kick. Anthony first wore the Kerry jersey when he was selected for the Kerry Primary Game team in 1999 and he progressed through the ranks to finally nail down a place in the Kingdom engine room last year. Away from the football field, he must have found time to do his homework. Anthony is a student in University of Limerick completing a Ph.D. in Chemistry. PLAYER PROFILE Name: Anthony Maher Club: Duagh Pets: A dog called Ruby Favourite TV Programme: Two and a Half Men Favourite Band: The Killers Last CD you bought: Lana Del Rey Favourite Venue: Croke Park Sporting Ambition: To win All-Irelands with Kerry (Note: All-Ireland + s!) Favourite GAA star: Paul Galvin Sporting Hero of Childhood: Dara Ó Sé Any change you d like to see in Gaelic Football? Cut out the Handpassing! Do you play other sports? Golf and Soccer 5

6 The Green & White Summer 2012 We Deliver! Not only do they deliver the goods as GAA coaches in schools and clubs all over Limerick, they also deliver The Green and White Magazine to every corner of the county. This crack outfit is co-ordinated by former County Board Chairman, Gerry Bennis from his desk at a secret location in the Gaelic Grounds. Thankfully, the task of delivering over 5,000 copies of The G&W every November, March and June has proved to be anything but a Mission Impossible for Gerry s Angels. For their great work on behalf of The G&W as well as for their expertise as GAA coaches we, and thousands of G&W readers, are very grateful to this team of dynamic double agents! FACT BOX Seán, Ollie, James, Ger and Gavin are Games Development Administrators (GDAs). Their role is to deliver the coaching programme to clubs and schools and to oversee all coaching activities within their cluster. GDA Gavin O Mahony captained Kilmallock BNS to win the Limerick Leader Cup in 2000 and captained Limerick minor hurlers in the 2005 All- Ireland final. He is a member of the Limerick senior hurling panel in 2012 and captained the team in GDA Sean Herbert hurled for Limerick at minor, Under 21 and senior level. He worked as a hurling coach in Dublin and played for Dublin during that time. Ger Downes is the GDA for hurling in Limerick City. The position is funded by the Munster Council. Ger s role is to develop hurling within the city through schools and clubs coaching initiatives. GDA James Ryan played for Limerick in the 2005 All Ireland minor hurling final. He played for Limerick in the 2009 and 2010 Munster senior football finals. He also played for Limerick in the Primary Game. He is a member of the Limerick senior hurling panel in 2012 Noel Hartigan is Games Development Manager for Limerick GAA. He organises School & Club Coaching Programmes, Games Programmes, Coach Education, GAA Cúl Camps, Underage Academies and other activities. Noel is a nephew of Pat and Bernie Hartigan of the Limerick All- Ireland winning team of Ollie Coffey has coached various teams in Limerick, in both hurling and football. He trained the Limerick minor football team. 6

7 Summer 2012 The Green & White Meet the Limerick Netminders Aaron Murphy Aaron Murphy is an outstanding young hurler. After all, he won a Munster Under 21 medal with Limerick in 2011 and he has earned a call-up to the Limerick senior squad this year. He also stands out from the crowd he s over six feet tall with a shock of blond hair. Aaron has stood out as a wonderful prospect since he learned his hurling in Hospital NS. He was chosen for the South team that won the Mackey Cup in 2004 and made his debut in the Limerick colours that summer in the Primary Game v Cork on a scorching day in the Gaelic Grounds. His teammates included Declan Hannon, Sean O Brien and Niall Kennedy who all featured on last year s successful Under 21 side while Declan and Sean are fellow members of the Limerick senior panel this year. Aaron took a few minutes out from a busy training schedule to chat to The Green and White. Name: Aaron Murphy Club: Hospital/Herbertstown Primary School: Hospital NS Pets: Two dogs, Rusty & Snowy Favourite TV programme: The Inbetweeners Favourite Food: Lasagne Favourite Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers Last film you saw at the cinema: Contraband Favourite Playstation Game: FIFA Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the Under 21 Munster title with Limerick last year Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium, Thurles Sporting Ambition: To Win a Senior All-Ireland with Limerick Sporting Hero of Childhood: Roy Keane Current sporting hero: Brendan Cummins (Tipperary) Advice to young players: Listen to your mentors. Keep training as best you can Do you have any special training routine: As a goalkeeper, I use Ball- Walls a lot. And I try to practise every day-even if it s just pucking the ball off the wall at home. Nicky Quaid If ever you could say of a player he has hurling in his genes, then Nicky Quaid fits that description. His grandfather, Jack Quaid, won a Munster senior medal in 1955 when a Mick Mackey-trained team shocked Clare in the Munster Final. Several of his uncles played hurling in the Limerick colours while his aunt Noreen Quaid was a camogie player of note. Nicky s late father, Tommy Quaid, was the first choice goalkeeper for Limerick between 1976 and 1993, while his cousin, Joe Quaid, succeeded him in the same position from 1994 until Tommy was a free-scoring forward at club level with his native Feoghanagh and later on with Effin when he went to live in the South Limerick village. He lined out for limerick in the forward line on a number of occasions. Nicky emulated his late Dad as he has played in goal and outfield for Limerick at senior level. Name: Nicky Quaid Club: Effin Primary school attended: Effin NS Favourite position: Goalkeeper Highlight of your career: Winning the Munster intermediate Championship with Effin in Favourite Sports Star: Brendan Cummins (Tipperary) Sporting hero of childhood: Ciaran Carey (Limerick) and Oisin Mc Conville (Armagh Footballer) Pets: none Have you any superstitions? I change the grip on my hurley before every Championship match Occupation: Sports and Recreation Facilitator in St. Joseph s Foundation in Galway 7

8 The Green & White Summer 2012 Primary Go Games Ready, Steady...Go! The launch of the 2012 The Irish Daily Star Sunday Primary Go Games took place at Ballykisteen Hotel, Limerick Junction on May 8th. Limerick hurler Declan Hannon, who played in the Primary Game in 2005 and Kerry footballer Anthony Maher, a Primary Game graduate from the team of 1999, attended. Both players were nominated for All-Star awards in However, despite their lofty standing in the game today, they still treasure the memory of their first appearance in their county s colours. G&W Declan Honnon with young Limerick players at the launch of 2012 Irish Daily Star Primary Go Games Launch of the Munster Primary Games 2012 Anthony Maher at the Munster Primary Games launch Possession Game! Anthony Maher shows young fans how it s done 8

9 Summer 2012 The Green & White Guidelines for Primary Go Games 2012 No more than one boy and one girl from any school may play in the Primary Game series in a given year. (i.e. one boy from an all-boys school, one girl from an all-girls school or one boy and one girl from a mixed school). All children must be under 13 (i.e. born on or after January 1st 1999). All players must be in Sixth Class. A child may play in the Primary Go Games just once. Any child chosen to play in Croke Park in the INTO Mini Sevens is not eligible for the Primary Game. The objective is to see as many schools as possible represented in the Primary Game. Declan Hannon in action at the Munster Primary Games launch Solo run Declan gives a perfect demonstration Declan Hannon Name: Declan Hannon Club: Adare Schools: Scoil Iósaf, Adare and Ard Scoil Rís Occupation: Student Pets: None Favourite TV programme: Bluebloods Favourite Band: The Coronas Favourite Food: Bacon Last film you saw in the Cinema: Cabin in the Woods Favourite Playstation Game: FIFA Highlight of your career so far: Winning Munster Under 21 title last year Favourite Venue: Gaelic Grounds Sporting Ambition: To win Munster and All-Ireland titles with Limerick Favourite GAA star: Padhraic Maher (Tipperary) Sporting Hero of Childhood: Anthony Daly (Clare) Current Sporting Hero: Rory Mc Ilroy Famous relations: Pat Stakelum, my granduncle, captained Tipperary to win the 1949 All-Ireland Advice to young players: Go down to the field and practise every day Do you play other sports? Golf 9

10 The Green & White Summer 2012 Allianz Mackey Cup 2012 City graduate with honours at UL Limerick City made it 3 out of 3 for the season when they added the Mackey Cup to the Sarsfield Cup and Larkin Shield which had been secured in November In what is truly a golden age for Gaelic Games in the City Division, the City slickers amassed the awesome total of 8 goals and 26 points in two games while conceding a miserly 7 points to claim the Mackey Cup and end a five year spell without victory in the prestigious hurling competition. With Paul O Connor, GDA Ger Downes and Limerick hurler Shane O Neill calling the shots, the training sessions during the Easter holidays bore fruit for the well-oiled City machine. The tournament was played on the allweather surface at the University of Limerick in Mediterranean sunshine. G&W East captain Joachim Mc Grath with West captain Brian Curtin East Limerck who were runners up in the Mackey Cup 2012 Limerick City winners of the Allianz Mackey Cup 2012 West Limerick who played in the Mackey Cup 2012 Results Semi Finals 1: Limerick City 4-12: South Limerick 0-5 2: East Limerick (holders) 7-3: West Limerick 4-3 Finals Limerick City 4-14: East Limerick 0-2 Robert Hennessy was an excellent referee 10

11 Summer 2012 The Green & White Br. Dormer presents the Mackey Cup to City Captain, Conor Nicholas FILE Name: Conor Nicholas Club: Monaleen Primary School: Monaleen NS Have you any pets? One dog Favourite TV programme: The Simpsons Favourite Food: Turkey Favourite Band: Cold Play Favourite Playstation Game: FIFA 12 Highlight of your GAA career: Captaining Limerick City to win Mackey Cup 2012 Favourite Venue: Centre Forward Sporting Ambition: To play with Limerick Favourite GAA Star: Henry Shefflin Your sporting hero (any sport): Henry Shefflin Which sports do you play? Football, hurling and soccer South Limerick West Limerick Limerick City East Limerick Sean Quirke, Bruree NS Gearoid McCarthy, Bruree NS J Bateman, Scoil Dean Cussen C Dooley, Scoil Dean Cussen Tim McSweeney, Scoil Dean Cussen Stephen Power, Scoil Dean Cussen K Browne, Scoil Dean Cussen B McNamara, Scoil Dean Cussen Danny O Leary, Scoil Dean Cussen David Barrett, Effin NS Jake Moloney, Effin NS Jack Murray, Croom NS Dean Burke, Knockainey NS Michael Deuce, Bulgaden NS Adam Treacy, Bulgaden NS David Woulfe, Kilmallock NS Liam English, Kilmallock NS Gearoid Barry, Kilmallock NS Martin Carew, Lough Gur NS Paul O Heney, Emly NS Keane Cotter, Ballyagran NS Shane Rabbitte, Athlacca NS Eoin Sheehan, Knocklong NS Jack Lyons, Ahalin N.S. Sean O Connor, Ballingarry N.S. Michael Burke, Monagea N.S. Diarmuid M ulcahy,coolcappagh N.S. Mark McCarthy, Templeglantine N.S. Ronan Connolly, Shountrade N.S. Padraig Power, Rathkeale Boys N.S. Niall Houlihan, Kilfinny N.S. Michael Collins, Gaelscoil N.S. Michael Begley, Raheenagh N.S. Brian Keating, Rathkeale B. N.S. Damian Burke, Broadford N.S. Darragh Lane, Raheenagh N.S. Brian Curtin, Courtenay N.S. Capt Shane Normoyle, Monagea N.S. Luke Quaid, Croagh N.S. Cathal Downes, Kilcornan N.S. Adam Shanagher, Croagh N.S. Aaron Kelly, Courtenay N.S. Colm McMahon, Ashford N.S. Michael Collins, Glengurt N.S. Gearoid Lenihan, Croagh N.S. John McSweeney, Shountrade N.S. Jack Mullane, Broadford N.S. Selectors Diarmuid O Connor, Courtenay N.S. Shane Kelly, Courtenay N.S. Coach: Ollie Coffey Jason Gillane, Patrickswell NS Pádraig Heaney, Gaelscoil Sairseail Paul Considine, JFK Conor Lynch, St Pauls NS Jerome Boylan, JFK Lucas O Sullivan, Gaelscoil Sairseail Conor Flahive, St Pauls NS Paul O Brien, St Nessans NS Josh Considine, Patrickswell NS Barry Kiely, Patrickswell NS Mark Daly, JFK Cillian O Reilly, Ballybrown NS Reuben McCarthy, Gaelscoil Sairseail Conor Nicholas, Monaleen NS James Daly, Scoil Chriost Ri Philip Harty, Monaleen NS Liam Barry, JFK Sean O Kane, Milford NS Niall O Brien, Monaleen Liam Griffin, Kildimo NS Hugh Kirby, Ballybrown NS Sean Deignan, St Nessans NS Daniel Feasey, Patrickswell NS Roghnóirí: Paul O Connor, Patrickswell NS Ciaran Crowe, Patrickswell NS JOhn Scanlon, St. Nessan s NS Joe Lyons, Ballybrown NS Shane O Neill, Criost Ri Ger Downes, GDA Padraig Ryan, Doon CBS Jack Ryan, DoonCBS Ivan O Dwyer, Doon CBS Christopher Berkery, Doon CBS Shane Brosnahan, Donoughmore NS John Hickey, Donoughmore NS Conor Fitzgerald, Crecora NS Rory Duff, Crecora NS Joachim Mc Grath, Crecora NS Liam Cunningham, Murroe NS Jack Fitzpatrick, Knockea NS John Hurley, Knockea NS Brian Garry, Knockea NS Ronan Fox, Lisnagry NS Eric O Neill, Ahane NS William Brennan, Ahane NS Conor Morrissey, Ahane NS Andrew Walsh, Killinure NS Padraig Fitzgerald, Tineterriffe NS Ronan Hanley, Tineterriffe NS Colm Mc Mahon, Nicker NS Padraig Wixted, Caherline NS Padraig Maher, Caherline NS Selectors Pa Ryan, Knockea N.S. Jonathan Dervan, Killinure N.S. George Lee, Castleconnell Br. James Dormer, Doon C.B.S. Richard Ryan, Castleconnell N.S. 11

12 The Green & White Summer 2012 Handball Glory for Limerick Schools It s a Long, Long Way from Clare to Here or so the song has it. It s a Long Way to Tipperary, goes another. Well, it s certainly a long way to Cavan. So, why was a group of children, teachers, parents and supporters from Broadford National School seen boarding a bus to Cavan at 6 a.m. one Saturday morning recently? Answer: to take part in the Allianz Cumann na mbunscol Handball Championships in Kingscourt, County Cavan. Now, it is well known that you would have to be up early in the morning to be ahead of Brother James Dormer of Doon CBS. And so it proved on this occasion, for when the Broadford group alighted in Kingscourt, who was there before them but Brother Dormer, in his capacity as Uachtarán of Cumann na mbunscol! What a day it proved to be for Limerick Handball! Declan Leahy and Timmy Brosnan overcame opposition from Mayo and Kilkenny to reach the Under 13 Boys Final. There, Tyrone awaited them. It was the Red Hand lads who carried the day but the Broadford boys did Limerick proud. Katie McCarthy and Cathy Foley were the standard bearers in the Under 13 girls competition and they were simply unstoppable. Armagh and Kildare were accounted for and it was a Galway pair who provided the opposition in the final. This Galway duo had previously carried the day in both Community Games and Féile but the Broadford duo made it third time lucky as they secured an outstanding victory. Eimear Lehane and Breda Magner only discovered on Friday that they would be in action the following day. They went on to claim second place in their competition, a remarkable achievement. Small wonder that bonfires were blazing when the bus pulled in to Broadford on their return to the West Limerick village. A torchlight procession followed as the heroes were feted in their own village. Another outstanding Limerick achievement was the performance of Caitríona Millane of An Mhodh Scoil, O Connell Avenue, Limerick. Caitríona added the All-Ireland U-13 singles title to the Munster title she won earlier this year. 12

13 Summer 2012 The Green & White 20ft 20ft 40ft Equipment: Gloves & eye-guards are mandatory when playing 40x20 Handball. Challenger 2 Ball used for all matches. Scoring: Games played up to one game of 15 aces. Points are available per rally, thus you don t have to serve in order to win a point. Cumann na mbunscol 40 x 20 Handball Rules. Download the rules of Handball from our website: Name: Caitriona Millane Club: Broadford, Co. Clare Primary School: An Mhodh Scoil, Limerick Have you any pets? No Favourite TV Programme: The Simpsons Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite Band: The Script Last film you saw at the cinema: The Hunger Games Favourite Car: BMW Last CD you bought: One Direction Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the Cumannna mbunscol All-Ireland Handball title Favourite venue: Gaelic Grounds Sporting ambition:to win a world title in Handball Favourite GAA star: Henry Shefflin Your sporting hero (any sport): Wayne Rooney Which sports do you play? Handball and camogie 13

14 The Green & White Summer 2012 Neville Cup Report West Limerick win Allianz Neville Cup TThe girls of West Limerick regained the Eithne Neville Cup in some style at UL all-weather pitches and re-established the West as the dominant force in Primary Schools camogie. After the final, Brother James Dormer, Uachtarán Cumann na mbunscol, presented West captain Lauren Ryan from Adare with the Eithne Neville Cup, named in honour of Eithne Neville of Kilfinny, one of Limerick camogie s iconic figures. G&W Results Semi Finals 1: South Limerick 3-3: Limerick City 1-0 2: West Limerick 3-7: East Limerick (holders) 1-0 Final West Limerick 3-2: South Limerick

15 Summer 2012 The Green & White Limerick City camogie team pictured at the Eithne Neville tournament West Limerick Aine Tangney, Kilfinny N.S. Roisín Ambrose, Ardagh N.S. Cathy Foley, Broadford N.S. Ciara Noonan, Gaelscoil Ó Doghair Alice O Connor, Scoil Iosaf N.S. Sophie O Callaghan, Shauntrade N.S. TIegan Kelleher, Feenagh N.S Brid Flanagan, Broadford N.S. Lauren Ryan, St. Nicholas N.S. Beth Stapleton, Granagh N.S. Aoife Curtin, Templeglantine N.S. Clodagh Kelly, ScoilIosaf N.S. Isabella Condon, ScoilIosaf Katie O Brien, Croagh N.S. Ide Cunningham, Raheenagh N.S. Geri MaI O Kelly, Kiloughteen N.S. Aisling Cunningham, Raheenagh N.S. Aoife Corbett, Gaelscoil Ó Doghair Michaela O Donnell, Raheenagh N.S. Niamh Hanley, Croagh N.S. Aoife Mollyneaux, Kilfinny N.S. Melanie O Donnell, Our Lady s Abbey NS Sarah O Grady, Templeglantine N.S. Kate Ambroise, Ardagh N.S. Trainers/ Selectors: William Guiry, Sara Fitzgerald, Marie O Riordan, Noel O Connor South Limerick Aoife O Sullivan, Ardpatrick NS Rachel McCarthy, Ardpatrick NS Zara White, Ballyagran NS Aoife McMahon, Ballyagran NS Aine Walsh, Ballyagran NS Shauna Ryan, Bruff NS Siobhan Meany, Bruff NS Anna Rose Kennedy, Galbally NS Rachael Burke, Galbally NS Jane Casey, Galbally NS Jayne Looby, Galbally NS Marie Sampson, Galbally NS Sadhbh Murnane, Herbertstown NS Keeva O Brien, Knocklong NS Niamh Browne, Knocklong NS Sophie O Brien, Knocklong NS Kelly Walsh, Scoil Mocheallóg, Crystal O Reilly, Scoil Mocheallóg, Kathleen Conway, Scoil Mocheallóg, Emily O Flynn, St. Anne s, Charleville Iman O Connell, St. Anne s, Charleville Fiona Nelligan, St. Anne s, Charleville Caitlin Reynolds, St. Anne s, Charleville Michelle Jones, St. Anne s, Charleville Roisin Killeen, St. Anne s, Charleville South captain Fiona Nelligan and West captain Lauren Ryan with referee Robert Hennessy before the final South Limerick runners up in the Eithne Nevile Cup East Limerick Edel Cunningham, Killinure NS Orla Davern, Roxborough NS Áine Reynolds, Ahane NS Meadbh O Malley, Tineterriffe NS Orla Ryan, Crecora NS Ellie Diggins, Tineterriffe NS Molly Hammersley, Bilboa NS Sarah Laffan, Bilboa NS Aisling Coughlan, Crecora NS Olive Wixted, Crecora NS Aisling Herbert, Lisnagry NS Niamh Clohessy, Killinure NS Dearbhla Egan, Crecora NS Hazel Hourigan, Killinure NS Karen Cunningham, Killinure NS Ciara Ryan, Caherelly NS Emily Knapp, Lisnagry NS Katie Heelan, Caherconlish NS Kalin Foy, Crecora NS Limerick City Orla Curtin, Ballybrown NS Sarah Jayne Barry, Milford NS Shalini Kujur, Monaleen NS Katie Golden, Milford NS Eve Nealon, St Nessan s, Mungret Caire Kelly, Monaleen NS Patrice Lynch, Patrickswell NS Taine Amodeo, Monaleen NS Aoife Henn, Mary Queen of Ireland, Caherdavin Mairead Hannon, Ballybrown NS Caitriona Millane, (Captain) An Mhodhscoil Rachael Considine, Salesians NS Aoife Harrington, Mary Queen of Ireland, Caherdavin Ciara Barry, Patrickswell NS Robyn Mc Donnell, Monaleen NS Claire O Mara, St.Nessan s Mungret Leah O Mahony, Mary Queen of Ireland, Caherdavin Aoife O Reilly, St Paul s NS Cathy O Toole, An Mhodhscoil Roghnóirí Mike Cronin, Scoil Chríost Rí, Caherdavin Gemma Healy, JFK BNS Noelle Mc Namara, Presentation Girls Primary Kate 0 Connor, Presentation Girls Primary West Limerick winners of the Eithne Neville Cup

16 The Green & White Summer INTO Mini Sevens Series The INTO Mini Sevens has been running for over 25 years and is growing in popularity. Watch out for Limerick boys and girls who will play in Croke Park on the day of All Ireland semi-finals and finals this summer. Ardagh NS girls football team who played in the West girls competition Courtenay Boys NS West football winners Crecora NS who won the INTO MIni Sevens East camogie title Doon CBS INTO Mini Sevens East winners Patrickswell NS City champions INTO Mini Sevens Camogie Patrickswell NS, winners of the City INTO GAA mini sevens hurling Shauntrade NS, West Limerick winners of INTO Mini Sevens hurling The Athea NS boys who played in the West mini sevens football 16

17 Summer 2012 The Green & White GAA GOES GLOBAL TThe GAA field in Ratoath in County Meath is always a hive of activity but for one week every year, the air is filled with accents not just from Ratoath and other parts of Meath but also from Norway, Denmark, France and even Lithuania. These voices belong not to newcomers to Ratoath but to pupils from school in these countries who were introduced to hurling by a Norwegian called Oyvind Dahl who now lives in Toulouse in France. It all began in 1995, when Dahl was on holiday in Ireland and watched a hurling game on TV while visiting a pub in Kilkenny. Thus began a love affair that saw him introduce hurling to his pupils in Toulouse when he got a job as a PE teacher in the rugby-mad French city. Not content with that, he sought funding from the European Union for a schools e-twinning project. Oyvind had to fill in a 45 page form but it was worth it! Dahl had responses from Lithuania, Turkey, Romania, Denmark, England and Norway. Dahl took responsibility for coaching the teachers and students. He sent them coaching manuals, links to websites, YouTube clips, along with a 30 - minute coaching DVD which Dahl made himself. There are about 150 skills in hurling but he condensed them into 10 three-minute visual and demonstrative segments, covering basic skills. The next big step was the organisation of a five- team tournament hosted by Ratoath GAA club. Teams from Toulouse, Oslo, Derby in England and Copenhagen took part. Apart from playing matches, there were coaching sessions and a trip to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Club Finals. But, this is no isolated phenomenon. Gaelic Football in Brittany in France is so popular that the province has its own Gaelic Football Championship with local teams of native players. The tournament is run over six rounds hosted on different weekends in four different venues and is growing in popularity. The recent upsurge in emigration from Ireland due to recession has seen Irish people abroad meet up with each other through joining their local GAA club. in Dubai, Australia, France, Lithuania, Belgium and other European centres. GAA clubs have sprung up in Poland and Lithuania, neither country in the words of Micheál Ó Muirceartaigh a hurling stronghold. There are over 40 GAA clubs in the London area alone! Paul O Connor is a founder member of Stockholm Gaels and author of the book A Parish Far from Home. He speaks of the role GAA clubs play in the lives of young Irish emigrants: We provide a place for them to train and to play the games they love. We become their family and friends. Paul also points that that curious local onlookers at hurling and football training often become fascinated and join the club themselves. G&W 17

18 The Green & White Summer 2012 Snapshots Limerick Senior Hurlers pose for The Green and White Meet the Players You May Not Know It But.. Declan Hannon is a grand nephew of Pat Stakelum from Tipperary who won three All Ireland Medals with Tipperary and captained Tipperary to All Ireland success in Stephen Walsh is a primary teacher in Ardpatrick NS in South Limerick. James Ryan has played in an All-Ireland minor hurling Final with Limerick in 2005 and two Munster senior football finals in 2009 and Sean O Brien and Tommy O Brien both played in the Mackey Cup with East Limerick. Seamus Hickey played on the Primary Game football team in Niall Moran is a first cousin of Eoin Kelly, the Tipperary ace forward Nicky Quaid has played in goal and outfield for Limerick, as did his late father Tommy Brian Geary first lined out for Limerick in 1999 and has played senior football for Limerick. Donal O Grady shares his name with the last Limerick manager David Breen, captain of Limerick hurlers in 2012, is a relation of Munster rugby legend Mick Galwey. Paul Browne is a native of Bruff. Wayne McNamara was chosen as one to watch for the future by Mark Foley in The Green and White in Sean Tobin s brothers Kevin and Pat both played senior hurling for Limerick for many years. Limerick hurler James Ryan coached South Limerick in the Mackey Cup Adare s Wayne McNamara Limerick hurler Nicky Quaid Niall Maher former Primary Game star & product of Doon CBS Brian Geary a fixture in the Limerick colours since 1999 Limerick hurler Dave Moloney, who is also a county Councillor Patrickswell s Tom O Brien 18

19 Summer The Green & White David Breen is captain of Limerick hurlers for 2012 Graeme Mulcahy from Kilmallock John Allen Limerick hurling manager Mark Carmody of Patrickswell Limerick hurler Richie Mc Carthy Limerick hurler, Donal O Grady Limerick hurler, Tommy Quaid Niall Moran, a Limerick and Ahane stalwart Conor Aliss Hope Springs Conor Aliss l Top scoring Limerick forward in 2012 National Hurling League l Scored 0-2 v Tipperary in his Munster Senior Hurling championship debut in 2012 l Student in UCD l Won Leader Cup with Croom NS in 2004 l Played with Limerick U-21 last year l Son of Jim Aliss of 1973 fame l First Cousin, George played Primary Game in 1999 and also played for Limerick in the All-Ireland minor final in

20 WEST CITY The Green & White Summer 2012 City Schools A selection of photos from City schools FILE Luke O Sullivan Aoife O Reilly from St Paul s NS played with the Limerick City camogie team in the 2012 Neville Cup Leah O Mahony of Mary Queen of Ireland GNS in Caherdavin played with the City camogie team in the Neville Cup Name: Luke O Sullivan Club: Na Piarsaigh Primary School: Gaelscoil Sáirséal Have you any pets? A dog Favourite Food: Chocolate Last film you saw at the cinema: Gone Favourite Playstation game: Call of Duty MW2 Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the Mackey Cup What position do you play in? Centre back Sporting ambition: To win an All-Ireland with Limerick Favourite GAA star: Shane Dowling Your sporting hero (any sport): Messi Which other sports do you play? Gaelic Football Famous relations: Seán Kelly Ballybrown NS winners of in the Under 13 B City Hurling championship in May, 2012 Cillian O Reilly and Hugh Kirby of Ballybrown NS with the Mackey Cup Taine Amadeo from Monaleen NS played with the Limerick City camogie team in the 2012 Neville Cup Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh camogie team Kildimo NS played in the City Under 13 B hurling league this year 20

21 Summer 2012 The Green & White City Schools A selection of photos from City schools CITY Milford NS who played in this year s Allianz Cumann na mbunscol camogie league Monaleen NS Members of the victorious City Mackey Cup team Na Piarsaigh GAA Club players from various schools who played on the City Mackey Cup team Patrickswell NS players on the 2012 City Mackey Cup team with Paul O Connor, Selector FILE Jerome Boylan Name: Jerome Boylan Club: Na Piarsaigh Primary School: JFK Memorial NS, Ennis Road, Limerick Have you any pets? No Favourite TV programme: A League of their Own Favourite Food: Steak and Chips Favourite Playstation game: FIFA Last CD you bought: Bruno Mars Highlight of your GAA career: Being runners-up in the All-Ireland Féile with Na Piarsaigh Sporting ambition: To play senior hurling for Limerick Favourite GAA star: Tommy Walsh Sporting hero (any sport): Tommy Walsh Sports you play: Hurling, Gaelic football Teacher and coach, John Scanlon with Paul O Brien and the injured Sean Deignan from St. Nessan s N.S., Mungret 21

22 SOUTH The Green & White Summer 2012 South Limerick Schools South schools picture parade South Limerick who played in the Allianz Mackey Cup Fiona Nelligan from Scoil Mocheallóg captained South Limerick camogie team in the Neville Cup Stephen Walsh, coach to South Limerick in the Allianz Mackey Cup, starred in the Limerick full back line (v Tipp) in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship FILE Crystal O Reilly South captain, Steven Power and City captain, Conor Nicholas meet before the semi final with referee Robert Hennessy Name: Crystal O Reilly Club: Kilmallock Primary School: Scoil Mocheallóg Have you any pets? Two dogs Favourite TV programme: Eastenders Favourite Food: Pasta Favourite Band: One Direction Last film you saw in cinema: Twilight Favourite Car: BMW Last CD you bought: Beyoncé Highlight of your GAA career: Playing in the Under 16 County Final Sporting ambition: To play with Limerick Favourite GAA star: Gavin O Mahony Your sporting hero (any sport): Lionel Messi Which other sports do you play: Soccer South Limerick players on the Limerick Senior Hurling panel 22

23 South Limerick News An to The G&W Magazine from South Limerick Cumann na mbunscol Secretary, John English Summer 2012 The Green & White South Limerick Schools South schools picture parade SOUTH It is with great regret that I write to you all to inform you of Mike McCarthy s resignation as chairman of the South Primary School Board. Mike, a former colleague and recently departed principal of Bulgaden NS, was a wonderful chairperson, hard working, honest, easy going and a lover of the GAA. He put a lot of time into the role and I can safely say Bulgaden s loss is Caherline s gain. I d like to congratulate Mike on his new appointment and on behalf of all in the South I would like to wish him the very best. I would also like to tell you all that Brian Fitzgerald ( Martinstown NS) will be our new chairperson. This is great news for the board as Brian is also a very honest, hardworking person who is enthusiastic about this new role. Cumann na mbunscol: South Limerick Board Brian Fitzgerald: Chairperson John English: Secretary Lisa Power: Treasurer Kelly Walsh from Scoil Mocheallog played with South Limerick camogie team in the Neville Cup FILE Keeva O Brien The Under 13 hurling team that represented Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff in the 2012 Allianz Cumann na mbunscol South Limerick championship Name: Keeva O Brien Club: Galbally Primary School: Knocklong NS Have you any pets? One dog Favourite TV programme: Eastenders Favourite Food: Pasta Favourite Band: JLS Last film you saw at the cinema: Twilight Favourite Playstation game: FIFA 12 Favourite Car: BMW Last CD you bought: Nicki Minaj Highlight of your GAA career: Playing in the Under 14 County Final Favourite venue: All weather pitch in UL Sporting ambition: To play for Limerick Favourite GAA star: James Ryan Your sporting hero (any sport): Lionel Messi Which other sports do you play? Football THe GAA stars of Bulgaden NS who had a great year in the Allianz Cumann na mbunscol leagues in the South Division 23

24 EAST The Green & White Summer 2012 A Memorable Day for Ahane NS in Last Year s Hurling Final By a Special Reporter East Limerick Schools East schools picture parade Ahane NS 3-3 Oola NS 2-1 Ahane NS recorded a fantastic win in the East Schools Hurling (Roinn 3) final over an excellent Oola NS side in a highly entertaining match at the Gaelic Grounds on 13th June, This was a thrilling match in which Ahane took an early lead and dominated the 1st half, thanks to a goal by Ciarán Barry and one goal and two points by Conor Morrissey. Ahane led by 2-2 to 0-0 at half time. Much of the credit for this lead belonged to the Ahane back line of Sean Devitt, Mike Ryan and William Brennan who expertly contained a strong Oola forward line. There were also some very strong displays from Cathal Flannery in goals and forwards, Joe Griffin, Áine Reynolds and Thomas Coughlan, in the 1st half. Things changed in the 2nd half when Oola came out strongly and scored 2-1 without reply. Ahane brought on Eric O Neill in the forwards and soon afterwards Ciarán Barry scored a fine point from the left-hand side of the pitch. Ahane looked very nervous going into the last 5 minutes until a fabulous ball sent across the square by Áine Reynolds was lashed to the net by the incoming Ciaran Barry. This sealed the victory for Ahane NS in what was a thrilling finish to a very sporting and entertaining final. This win allowed Ahane to retain the trophy that they had also won in Victory was due in no small way to teacher/coach, Micheál O Shea who had the team well drilled and organised throughout the competition. Ahane s path to the final included wins over Cappamore and Caherline in the group stages before coming up against Caherconlish in the semi-final, who they just pipped by a solitary point. The Ahane squad included: Gearóid Coffey, Jack O Connell, Mike Ryan, Conor Morrissey, Sean Devitt, William Brennan, Áine Reynolds, Niamh O Curry, Eric O Neill, Ciarán Barry (Capt), Joe Griffin, Cathal Flannery, Thomas Coughlan and Orla Twoomey. Ahane NS hurling team 2011 Heros for Ahane! Eric O Neill, Captain Ciarán Barry, Mike Ryan & Joe Griffin FILE Edel Cunningham Name: Edel Cunningham Club: Murroe-Boher Primary School: Killinure NS Have you any pets? No Favourite TV programme: The Simpsons Favourite Food: Roast Beef Favourite Band: The Wanted Last film you saw at the cinema: The Muppets Last CD you bought: Now 80 Highlight of your GAA career: Being chosen to play in the Primary Game Favourite position in camogie: Midfield Sporting ambition: To play camogie for Limerick Favourite GAA star: Henry Shefflin Your sporting hero (any sport): Seán Tobin Which other sports do you play? Football and soccer 24

25 Summer 2012 The Green & White East Limerick Schools East schools picture parade EAST Bilboa N.S. Indoor hurling team Lisnagry NS Mini Sevens hurling team Doon CBS Indoor Hurling team Niall Moran with Ronan Fox,William Brennan, Ronan Reale & Conor Morrissey all members of East Mackey Cup panel East Limerick team that played in the Eithne Neville Cup Oola N.S. mini sevens hurling team John Allen, Brother Dormer and Doon CBS members of the East Mackey Cup panel Scoil Chaitríona, Cappamore Indoor Hurlng team 25

26 WEST The Green & White Summer 2012 FILE West Limerick Schools A selection of photos featuring the best of the West FILE Áine Tangney Name: Áine Tangney Club: Croagh/Kilfinny Primary School: Kilfinny NS Have you any pets? 2 cats, 1 dog, 2 pups, 1 fish Favourite TV programme: Fair City Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognese Favourite Band: One Direction Last film you saw at the cinema: Real Steel Favourite Playstation game: FIFA 11 Favourite Car: Toyota Last CD you bought: One Direction Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the final of the Eithne Neville Cup with West Limerick schools team Favourite venue: Gaelic Grounds, Limerick Sporting ambition: To play for Limerick in the All-Ireland final Favourite GAA star: Henry Shefflin Your sporting hero (any sport): Darran O Sullivan (Kerry footballer) Which sports do you play? Camogie, football and soccer Ronan Cross Name: Ronan Cross Club: Fr. Casey s School: St Mary s BNS, Abbeyfeale Have you any pets? No Favourite TV programme: Eastenders Favourite Food: Chicken and pancake with wedges Favourite Band: Pitbull Last film you saw at the cinema: Sherlock Holmes Favourite Playstation game: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Last CD you bought: Tinchy Stryder No. 1 Highlight of your GAA career: Saving a penalty Sporting ambition: To play for Limerick (Ed. Ronan made his debut in goal for Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds (v Waterford ) in 2012 Primary Game) Favourite GAA star: Limerick footballer, Pádraig Browne Your sporting hero (any sport): Ronan O Gara Which sports do you play? Golf, soccer, rugby, Gaelic football FILE FILE Brian Keating Name: Brian Keating Club: St. Mary s-seán Finn s, Rathkeale Primary School: St Joseph s BNS, Rathkeale Have you any pets? Two dogs Favourite TV programme: League Sunday Favourite Food: Bacon and Cabbage Last film you saw at the cinema: The Expendables Favourite Playstation game: Modern Warfare 3 Highlight of your GAA career: Being picked for the Limerick Primary Game team What position do you play? Anywhere in the forwards Sporting ambition: To get on the Limerick senior team Favourite GAA star: Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny) Your sporting hero (any sport): Henry Shefflin Which other sports do you play: Football, soccer, hurling and rugby Lauren Ryan Name: Lauren Ryan Club: Adare Primary School: St Nicholas NS, Adare Have you any pets? A dog called Bounty Favourite TV programme: The Middle Favourite Food: Chinese Favourite Band: One Direction Last film you saw at the cinema: The Hunger Games Favourite Car: A cream VW Beetle Last CD you bought: Now 80! Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the Neville Cup with West Limerick and being captain Favourite venue: UL Sporting ambition: To win an All-Ireland with Limerick Favourite GAA star: Declan Hannon Your sporting hero (any sport): Rory McIlroy Which other sports do you play? Football, soccer, golf and hockey 26

27 Summer 2012 The Green & White West Limerick Schools A selection of photos featuring the best of the West WEST Ardagh NS boys mini sevens football team Athea NS girls mini sevens football team Broadford NS girls mini sevens football team Croagh Mini 7 s hurling team Indoor Camogie Champs! By Aoife Curtin, Templeglantine N.S. Foynes NS girls mini sevens football team Under the watchful eyes of our trainers, Liz Cahill, Gerry Conroy and Ms. Airey, our school indoor camogie team trained very hard every Wednesday evening in preparation for the West Limerick championship. We played 3 matches on March 22nd, beating Croagh NS, Feenagh NS and Shountrade NS and made it to the West final where we met Ardagh NS. We played a great game and won, making it through to the county finals in Caherconlish. In our first game (v Monaleen), we won comfortably. We played Cappamore NS next. This was a much tighter game but our skill and determination ensured we were worthy winners in the end. We had a great day and all our hard work paid off. We would like to thank our trainers and all the supporters who took time off work to support us. The captain for the West final was Sarah O Grady. I was captain for the County final. The team was: Aoife Curtin, Sarah O Grady, Maeve Murphy, Keely White, Grace O Riordan, Michelle Curtin, Elise Buckley, Siobhan Sheehy and Noelle Curtin Templeglantine NS indoor hurling team 27

28 The Green & White Summer 2012 The Lundon Eye! Notes on Limerick GAA programmes and the matches in question by notable collector of GAA memorabilia, James Lundon 2009 Munster Football Final JAMES LUNDON This was a day I will not easily forget. Undoubtedly, it was our best chance in years to annexe a much coveted Munster Senior Football Championship final victory--and our first since The 54-page programme cost 4. It was slightly bigger than standard size, something that many collectors dislike, as they can be difficult to store. Limerick had eased past both Tipperary and Clare while Cork had beaten Waterford and Kerry (after a replay) to reach the final. The game was played in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Limerick had home advantage the year before when losing to two very, very late goals in that year s Munster championship. The Auld Enemy were, for once, not being faced in the final and hopes were cautiously optimistic that a positive result could be squeezed out if everything went right. Remember, Cork had been beaten in the 2003 championship in Cork. A very sunny day and a perfect seat at the top of the covered stand was mine. We started brightly and were well in the game at half time. Cork were rattled but a goal had been conceded. The game remained very tight all through the second half but a second Cork goal and Limerick getting no breaks not getting a score from a free or even a scorable one did not help. No matter how hard Limerick tried, the equalising score to bring the game back to Limerick never materialised. A gut-wrenching defeat was worsened as I spent the best part of the next two hours sitting in traffic in my attempts to get out of Cork as quickly as possible via the Jack Lynch tunnel. The next day s papers had a large photo of John Galvin banging the ground in despair at the final whistle. He wasn t the only one. A huge opportunity missed 28

29 Summer 2012 The Green & White Teamsheets for the 2009 Munster Football Final 1958 National League Final Wexford won All- Ireland Hurling Finals in 1955, 1956 and 1960, powered by the legendary Nicky Rackard. In the 1958 National League Final, they met Limerick. John D. Hickey, writing in The Irish Independent the following day said: I state without reservation that this National League Final was the greatest game I have ever seen. The final score was Wexford 5-7: Limerick

30 The Green & White Summer 2012 Results+++Results+++Results+++ INTO Mini Sevens Winners City Boys Football: St. Nessan s NS Girls Football: Monaleen NS Camogie: Patrickswell NS Hurling: Patrickswell NS East: Boys Football: Scoil an Spioraid Naomh Girls Football: Doon GNS Camogie; Crecora NS Hurling: Doon CBS West: Boys Football: Courtenay Boys NS, NCW R/up: Athea NS Girls Football: Broadford NS R/up: Ardagh NS Hurling: Shountrade NS Camogie: Shountrade NS South: Girls Football: Bruree NS County Winners: Boys Football St. Nessan s, Mungret Girls Football: Broadford N.S. Hurling: Shountrade NS Camogie: Crecora NS Bilboa NS Indoor Hurling team Christ the King BNS indoor hurling team Lisnagry NS Indoor Hurling team Indoor Championships Indoor Hurling (City) Winners: Milford NS Scoil Cathriona, Cappamore, Indoor Hurlng team Indoor Camogie (City) Winners: Monaleen NS Indoor County Finals Indoor Hurling (County) Winners: Croagh NS St Nessan s NS from Mungret at the indoor camogie blitz Indoor Camogie (County) Winners: Templeglantine NS Mackey Cup Winners: Limerick City R/Up: East Limerick Ardagh N.S indoor camogie team West Limerick runners up Neville Cup Winners: West Limerick R/Up: South Limerick 30

31 The Green & White Gallery Summer 2012 The Green & White Hurling on the Green. This photograph was taken in Moyross where Gaelic games are enjoying a surge in popularity Gaelic Football in Croke Park in 1929 Gavin O Mahony takes a coaching session with the Limerick City Mackey Cup squad at U.L. The CBS Sexton St. team that defeated Scoil Chriost Ri in the 1977 McMahon Cup final (Back row: l. to r.) Br. J.L. Dormer, Robert Ryan, Richard Fitzgerald, George Mitchell, Tony McMahon, Fergal O Neill, Seamus Barry, Derek McNamara, M. Halpin N.T. (Standing) Leslie Copley, Michael O Meara, Gerard Corbett, Padraig Ryan (A), John Ryan, Anthony Dickinson, John Fleming, Joseph Nash (Sitting) Kieran Costello, John O Byrne, Leo O Connor, Andrew Kiely, Pat Davoren (capt.), Tom Shinnors, Kieran Fitzgerald, Joseph O Connor, Padraig Ryan (B) President Obama shows Taoiseach Enda Kenny how to swing a hurley If you would like to submit photos for inclusion in the G&W Gallery, post or your photos to us (our contact details are printed on Page 2). Original photographs will be returned to their owners. 31

32 The Green & White Summer 2012 Prize Crossword To enter Competition 48, send a photocopy of your completed crossword or a list of answers to: The Green and White, Patrickswell N.S., Co. Limerick. Answers by to: info@thegreenandwhite.com. Last term s winners and answers are printed on Page 35. No. 48 TRASNA 1 Jedward s 2012 Eurovision song (9) 8 Leave (6) 9 A word that could follow Shamrock or Blackburn (6) 10 Get your teeth into this word!(4) 12 Boy s name that could be a fish (or a sunbeam) (3) 13 A device attached to a fishing rod (4) 16 Opposite of disagreed (6) 17 TV s Peter Griffin is this sort of guy! (6) 18 A girl s name in the river DEEL! (4) 21 The ice-cream brothers, --- & Gerry, who hurled for Cork! (3) 22 A character in the movie, Avengers Assemble (4) 24 Go to an away match. (It broadens the mind) (6) 25 Spain and Portugal are on this peninsula (6) 26 New movie; & the Huntsman (4,5) SÍOS 2 Mick Mackey s club (5) 3 TEN DEER went in! (7) 4 A big motor truck (5) 5. How often has Limerick won the Liam McCarthy Cup this century? (5) 6 The ---- final comes before the final (4) 7 What the referee awards for foul play (4) 10 Opposite of cowardly (5) 11 The number on a full back s back (5) 14 Name of girl who recommends Emergency Drills In The Home? (5) 15 A coating on a surface, a topping on a cake or a hen! (5) 17 If Saab is Swedish, what is Nokia? (7) 19 New Tim Burton vampire movie, ---- Shadows (4) 20 Surname of a teacher who is also a Limerick Gaelic football star (5) 21 It s not above quite the opposite, actually (5) 22 A message on, or from, Twitter (5) 23 Columbus is the capital of which US state (4) Scribble Box 22 Síos Snow joke 32

33 Cartoon Corner G&W Reader Drawing GW Ideas Summer 2012 The Green & White If there was a transfer market in hurling, who would sign for Limerick? Liam McCarthy we ve been chasing him for years Reader s drawing by Jason Collins, St. Pauls SETANTA MCFANTA a legend in his own helmet FASTER! now that s what i call a MOBILE PHONE how are they SELLING? they re WALKING out the door CROWE & CONSIDINE 2012 i d say they run up BIG BILLS SETANTA MCFANTA a legend in his own helmet how good am i REALLY boss? i could t BEGIN to tell you that SETANTA coz i m SO GOOD? no, because i can t think of a SINGLE thing to say CROWE & CONSIDINE

34 The Green & White Summer 2012 Fun&Games Jackie & Jill By Rocro I really love Dual Stars And I really love Star Jewels! Who didn t have a Gum-shield? A B C D Check out the G&W Website There are quizzes & maths trails, photos, articles and news updates on the BLOG section of the G&W Website. Go to: Spot the Difference Setanta was canvassing for the European Physical Treaty. Can you spot 10 differences. 34

35 Summer 2012 The Green & White In off the post Editorial Address: Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick Tel: Crossword 47 Winners: Lucy Banks, An Mhodhscoil, Ascal Ui Chonaill, Luimneach Sean Erasmus, Caherline NS, Caherconlish Kephas Purcell, Cloverfield N.S. (by ) Crossword 47 Answers: Trasna: 1 Direction 8 Turnip 9 Pucked 10 Menu 12 Roy 13 Ring 16 Rivers 17 Jessie 18 Term 21 Kid 22 Lean 24 Muppet 25 Artist 26 Defending Síos: 2 Inniu 3 Experts 4 Tipsy 5 Oscar 6 Cube 7 Mean 10 Merit 11 Never 14 Issue 15 Green 17 Jedward 19 Emu 20 Maple 21 Katie 22 Latin 23 Also Crossword No.48 To be in with a chance of winning a prize this time out, send a photocopy of your completed crossword to The G&W, Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick. Alternatively, you can fax your answers to: , or them to: info@thegreenandwhite.com Concerts in the Gaelic Grounds (1) Dear G&W, I think u should get Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift or Jedward to play in the Gaelic Grounds. Sorcha Egan (by ) Concerts in the Gaelic Grounds (2) Dear G&W, You should bring Hatsune Miku to the Gaelic Grounds next year! Pretty, pretty, pretty please! She s a hologram voice synthesizer from Japan and she does concerts. She s not very well known in Limerick but I think it d start a stir and people would go to see what it s all about. She s amazing despite being a computer. If you can t get Miku could you please try and get Kagamine Len, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka or one of the other vocaloids (that s what they re called). Please and thank you! Xoxobanana.anna (by ) Hello G&W, Congratulations on your recent award. Recent issues of the magazine have been as enjoyable as ever. I especially like The Lundon Eye, and seeing the old match programmes again, as I would have attended many of the matches recalled. Compliments also on your lovely tribute to the late Noel Liston, who left us all too soon; he had so much more to offer into the future. Best Wishes, Tom Aherne, Glensharrold, Carrigkerry. A Hurler s Prayer Grant me O Lord a hurler s skill, With strength of arm and speed of limb, Unerring eye for the flying ball, And courage to match whate er befall, May my stroke be speedy and my aim be true, My actions manly and my misses few, No matter what way the game may go, May I rest in friendship with every foe, And when the final whistle for me has blown, And I stand at last before Gods Judgement throne, May the great referee when he calls my name, Say, you hurled like a man, you played the game. Join the Draw and support YOUR Club and Limerick G.A.A To join the draw contact Teresa Ryan ( ) 35

36 The Back Door Limerick teams for the Irish Daily Star Primary Go Games Exhibition Mtaches against Waterford and Tipperary Hurling (v Tipperary) 1. Ronan Hanley (Tineterriffe NS) 2. David Barrett (Effin NS) 3. Luke O Sullivan (Gaelscoil Sairséil) 4. Martin Carew (Lough Gur N.S.) 5. Ivan O Dwyer (Doon CBS) 6. David Woulfe (Scoil Mocheallóg) 7. Joachim McGrath (Crecora NS) 8. Brian Curtin (Courtenay BNS, Newcastle West) 9. Damian Burke (Broadford NS) 10. Brian Keating (St Joseph s BNS, Rathkeale) 11. Conor Nicholas (Monaleen NS) Roghnóirí: Brother JL Dormer (Doon CBS) Paul O Connor (Patrickswell NS) John Tuohy (St Paul s NS, Dooradoyle) Pa Ryan (Knockea NS) Boys Football (v Waterford) 1. Ronan Cross (St. Mary s BNS, Abbeyfeale) 2. Seán O Kane (Milford NS, Castletroy) 3. Neville O Sullivan (St Nessan s NS, Mungret) 4. Jerome Boylan (JFK Memorial BNS) 5. Patrick Maher (Bulgaden NS) 6. Tommy O Hora (Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, Roxborough) 7. Noel Griffin (Shanagolden NS) 8. Karl O Sullivan (St Fergus NS, Glin) 9. Jimmy Leslie Madigan (Bruree NS) 10. Padraig Maher (Caherline NS) 11. John Bateman (Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff) Roghnóiri: Dalach Carey (JFK Memorial BNS) Ciaran Crowe (Patrickswell NS) Brother James Dormer (Doon CBS) Girls Football (v Waterford) 1. Shannon Ahern (Glenbrohane NS) 2. Keeva O Brien (Knocklong NS) 3. Claire Kelly (Monaleen NS) 4. Amy Quinlivan (Our Lady Queen of Peace NS, Janesboro) 5. Ciara Ryan (Caherelly NS) 6. Shona Hickey (Donoughmore NS) 7. Niamh Quilty (Knockea NS) 8. Anna O Connell (Abbeyfeale GNS) 9. Áine Tangney (Kilfinny NS) 10. Geri- May O Kelly (Killoughteen NS) 12. Chloe Tobin (Milford NS, Castletroy) Roghnóirí: Colm Ward (St Nessan s NS, Mungret) Joanne O Connell (Doon CBS) Elizabeth Breen (Doon CBS) Primary Go Games co-ordinator: Joe Lyons (Ballybrown NS) Look out for G&W ISSUE 49 Autumn '12 Contact us if your school or club needs to order extra copies info@thegreenandwhite.com