Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA Club News
2011 News.
Ballyvaughan-Fanore GAA Club A.G.M 2011:
Venue:- Logues Lodge
10-12-2011 @ 20:00 Sharp
Sample AGM Agenda 2011 Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Intermediate Football Championship Draw 2011:
Group 1: Kilfenora, Kildysart, O'Callaghan's Mills, Kilmurry Ibrickane
Group 2: Corofin, Clondegad, Ballyvaughan, O'Curry's
Senior Championship Draws 2011 Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Masters Fixtures plan circulated to clubs can be viewed in pdf format. Please read both documents carefully especially the notes in Document 2.
Masters Fixtures List Please click the link on the left to launch.
Notes on Masters Fixtures List Please click the link on the left to launch.
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The division 3 football league game between Ballyvaughan and St Breckan's was abandoned just before half time due to an injury to 2 of the Ballyvaughan players. Details of a refixture to follow, St Breckan's were leading 7 points to 1. Referee John Hannon called a halt to procedings due to the nature of the injury's.
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The Division 3 adult football league kick off on the 20 Feb with a home game against St Breckan's. Please check the fixtures page for the master fixtures listings as the will be displyed as soon as it becomes available to the clubs.
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Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club on Facebook
Facebook Page Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA Club News
2010 News.
The Clubs AGM takes place on friday the 26th November...in Logues @ 20:00. This is a challenging time for our club, so your participation in its AGM is vital to steer and direct it into the future. In particular non members/ parents of underage players input would be most welcome... ...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The time for the u21 final has been set for 1pm... Sunday...26th Sept all support for the lads appreciated... Thomas Francis, John Linnane, Adrian Nilan and John Mooney are the Ballyvaughan/Fanore representatives on the team... Best of Luck Sunday....
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Calling on all Ballyvaughan/Fanore Gaa supporters, Ballyvaughan / Fanore v St Senan's Kilkee County U14 Division 4 Football Final Hennessey Park Miltown Malbay Wednesday 08th September @ 18:45 Please Support.
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All at Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club would like to wish the Clare Minor Hurling team the best of luck in Sundays All Ireland Hurling Final against Killkenny.
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DVD's of Ballyvaughan-Fanore's Got Talent, are now available to buy, 10 euro each.
Please contact Karen Culligan or Gillian Bowie for more details
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Author Sarah Poyntz.
Burren VillagesTales of History and Imagination.
A book about the history of the Burren region and the people who live there.
Price €16.99 ISBN 9781856356749
The unique beauty of the Burren is brought to life in Burren Villages:
Tales of History & Imagination. With contributions from Fintan O’Toole of The Irish Times, Michael Viney, Murt O'Loughlin, Gerard Mahon, Brendan O'Donoghue and many others.
The book describes the history of the area and the changes that modernisation has wrought, as well as presenting the voice of the people and their traditions and imagery and paintings of the Burren and it surrounding villages.
This is a book that will delight the local with forgotten lore and history, while supplying the visitor and tourist with knowledge and insight to one of the most beautiful and interesting parts of Ireland
Please Click on the thumb nail to view a picture of this book, Sarah Poyntz has kindly donated 50% of the royalties of the book to Ballyvaughan-Fanore GAA club. Books can be purchased from all local outlets and Mercier Press, or can be ordered directly from www.ballyvaughan-fanoregaa.com please contact doolinpeter@hotmail.com for details.
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St Breckan's / Ballyvaughan have reached the Semi Finals of the U12 Division 1 Football Championship for a second year in a row, the amalgamation side consists of players St Breckan's and Ballyvaughan who provide two players Jonah Culligan and Cormac MC Gann. Recently they had a suberb victory over An Boithrin which is an Ennis urban board Juvenile team. On that An Boithrin team a youngster by the name of Colm O'Loghlen played, a son of a great Ballyvaughan player Marty O'Loghlen.
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VHI Cul Camps Summer 2010 at the Community Field 26/07/10 to the 30/07/10 Boys and Girls ages 6 to 10 years everybody welcome.
vhiculcamps website Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club is now on officially on Facebook
Facebook Page Please click the link on the left to launch.
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The South American connection with Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club
Please Read Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Ballyvaughan-Fanore's Got Talent is now on Facebook
Facebook Page Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Vodafone offer for Ballyvaughan-Fanore GAA Club all members please read
Vodafone offer Please click the link on the left to launch.
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Football Blitz on Tuesday morning 30-03-10 @ St Breckan's complex, U10's 09:45 to 12:00 noon, 7 and 8 year olds 12:45 to 14:30. All children interested in playing football are welcome and encouraged to attend. Any inquires please ring 087 6677701.
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Football training for 6-9 year olds in Ballyvaughan-Fanore / St Breckan's will continue on Saturday's at 10:00 am in the Complex Lisdoonvarna until further notice. All children interested in playing football are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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County Intermediate Football Championship Draws 2010
Group 1 Ballyvaughan, Clondegad, Kildysart and Clooney Quin.
Group 2 O'Callaghan's Mills, St Breckan's, Kilmurry Ibrickane (2), Corofin.
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Please Click on the thumb nail to view all the details of Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club's up coming fund raiser Ballyvaughan-Fanore's got Talent.
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Football training for 6-9 year olds in Ballyvaughan-Fanore / St Breckan's starts Saturday 20th of February at 10:00 am in the Complex Lisdoonvarna. All children interetsed in playing football are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Ballyvaughan-Fanore GAA would like to welcome John McDonagh as their new coach/manager, John is a former Clare Senior Footballer and Liscannor native but now living in Kinvara, he will be assisted by Patsy Currucan and Kieran Linnane and there is still one vacant postion for a third selector.
2009 News.
Ballyvaughan/Fanore Gaa Club AGM 2009 will be held in Logues Lodge Saturday 21st Novemeber at 19:00 all are welcome.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the 15th of May St Breckan's with the assistance of Ballyvaughan-Fanore's young U14 hurlers will contest the Supermacs sponsored U14 Division 4 County Hurling Final in Ruan @ 19:15 support would be appreciated on the night.
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Paudie Butler The National Director Of Hurling will attend St Breckan's GAA Club on the 10-04-09 @ 3:45 (Town Hall Pitch) to Coach U8's and U10's in Hurling and any interested parents of these age groups are requested to attend also.
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Senior Football Championship 2009 Group's
Group 1 St Sennan's Kilkee, St Joseph's Doora Barefield, St Joseph's Miltown Malbay, Lissycasey.Group 2 Doonbeg, Shannon Gaels, O'Curry's & Kilmihil.
Group 3 Kilrush, Eire Og Ennis, Liscannor & Cooraclare.
Group 4 Kilmurry Ibrickane, Wolftones, Ballyvaughan, Ennistymon.
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U12's football training every friday evening at the Community Field at 5:30 PM, training also for 6 to 9 years old boys and girls. Membership subscriptions are now due for the year ahead. Please contact any committee member for details. Help is needed for the coaching and Development of our under gaa teams.
(31-03-2009)The 2009 Clare Football Championship draws will be broadcasted live on Clare Fm Radio at 20:00 on the 31-03-2009 Ballyvaughan Senior Football Championship Group will be posted here as soon as it becomes available..
The Annual Poker classic for Ballyvaughan / Fanore Gaa Club will take place at Logues Lodge on the 03-04-2009 at 20:00 sharp.... Please support.
Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA Club News
2008 News.
Christmas Party Ticket 2008
Christmas Party Ticket 2008
Above displayed are tickets for the 2008 Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club end of year Christmas Party Night which will take place in Logue's Lodge on the 27 of December, Dinner at 19:30. Please click on the thumb nail to view. Tickets can be purchased from Veronica Costello, Kieran Linnane, any committee member or through the website. Payment methods accepted are Euro Draft's, Cheques (Ireland Only), Electronic transfer of Money via Paypal to doolinpeter@hotmail.com. Tickets cost 30 Euro each, are also limited so please book early to avoid dissappointment. Please use the contact page for more details of phone numbers etc. If using Paypal please add 2€ a ticket to cover admin fee's.
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Best of luck to Liscannor and Michael Cusack's in Senior and Intermediate Finals coming up in the next few weeks.
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Clare Munster U16 (Shield) Champions for 2008.
Clare 2.12 Limerick 0.08 @ Askeaton 12-07-08.
Congratulations goes to Adrian Nilan Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club and our neighbouring club representitives Aidan Malone (Kilfenora), Darren Malone (Corofin), Ronan Linnane and Cathal Malone (Ennistymon), John Stack (St Breckan's), Diarmuid Blake (Liscannor), who collected there medals at a presentation in Fanny O'Dea's Bar & Resteraunt on Friday 22nd August.
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Clare GAA VHI Cul Camps 2008.
Cost is 55 Euro for one child, 100 Euro for 2, 130 Euro for 3, and 30 Euro for each child after that.
Dates for camps are June 30th to July 4th for Hurling in Lisdoonvarna.
July 21st to July 25th for Football in Ballyvaughan.
Please check out www.gaa.ie or www.vhi.ie for more details or any committee memember.
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Congratulations to our U12 Football Team who have qualified for the Semi final of the U12 Football Championship. Date, Venue and Time will be updated on fixtures page when they become available. En route to the semi final we had home wins over Shannon Gaels, Naomh Eoin and Coolmeen and shared the points with Kilkee and away wins against Liscannor, O'Curry's, Killimer, and Kildysart.
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Best of luck to Katie Connole from Fanore who will represent Ballyvaughan/Fanore Gaa Club and County Clare, on the Clare primary schools selecion that will play a Waterford selection in Cusack Park on Sunday the 25-05-2008.
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Front Cover
Back Cover
Please click on thumbnail above, you can see pictures of the 2008 Historical Publication of Ballyvaughan / Fanore GAA Club Well On The Road To The Pinnacle. This book can be purchased on line here at www.ballyvaughan-fanoregaa.com while stocks last, Payments can be made payable to Ballyvaughan/Fanore gaa club, Ballyvaughan, County Clare. Payment methods accepted are Euro Draft's, Cheques (Ireland Only), Electronic transfer of Money via Paypal to doolinpeter@hotmail.com, Book is retailing at 15 euro and Postage to Ireland will be 3 Euro, 4 Euro to UK and Europe, and 5 Euro worldwide per book. Includes secure packing, postage discount available on multiple purchases. Please use the contact page for more details.
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Book Launch of Historical Publication "Well on The Road To The Pinnacle"
Well known TV Presenter and Clareman, Marty Morrissey will be the special guest as Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA Club unveil their long awaited historical publication of the club over the last 100 years.
The idea for such a publication came as a tribute and recognition of the momentous year that was 2007 for our club and parish. The committee felt that this historic year should not pass without remembering and recognizing those who represented the club as players, officials and supporters so loyally down through the years. This publication is an attempt to capture some of the highlights of the past and while by no means a definitive history of the club we hope it will rekindle some of the highs and lows that the club has experienced in that time. This book would not have been possible without the in-depth research carried out and many late hours spent compiling and editing the vast compendium of treasured historical articles and photographs that were resurrected and I would like to thank all who contributed articles, photographs and suggestions and helped in any way towards its completion.
This publication is a culmination of many months of hard work by an extremely dedicated committee giving freely of their time and expertise. Veronica Costello, as editor, worked closely with the other members of the committee, Patsy Carrucan, Pat Costello, Karen Culligan, Kieran Linnane and Sean Martyn. Mort OLoughlin provided a huge amount of photographs from the earlier decades and was a mine of information, as he writes the Ballyvaughan parish notes for as far back as I can remember. Peter Doolin also gave his treasured books and paper clippings which helped tremendously to put our publication together.
This has been a momentous year in the history of Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA Club. History was made when our Intermediate Team took the Talty Cup back to the parish for the first time in 70 years. Success was achieved after nine months of total dedication and commitment from a panel of players who set out to achieve their goal of obtaining senior status in 2007. Their commitment to training, with early mornings, late evenings and weekends is testament to their determination to bring back an Intermediate Title to the parish of Ballyvaughan and Fanore.
An equally momentous success was achieved when our U12 footballers brought back the first underage title to the club in a number of years. This achievement in itself augurs well for the future of underage football in the years ahead.
The tone and momentum for the year was set early when Bríd Queally and her pupils brought back an All-Ireland title to the parish with their beautiful design of an All-Ireland Jersey. The launch of the jersey, with Peter Canavan (Peter the Great), in Fanore, was one of the highlights of the year. Their presence in Croke Park brought a new dimension to All-Ireland Football Final Day.
Our underage boys and girls also participated with Burren Gaels and St. Breckans hurlers and had great success with these clubs. It is further evidence of the overall talent that exists within the parish.
Our publication covers all the above successes and much much more, with many exciting photographs and stories.
2008 brings with it new challenges, new goals and new mountains to climb. With the experience of 2007 behind us and with the effort and support of all concerned Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA Club can reach greater heights.
We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 4th May 2008 at 9pm in Logues Lodge, Ballyvaughan. A great night ensured!
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Fundu Programme for Boys and Girls is now re arranged for Sundays at Community Field @ 12:30 combining it with U10's Football training.
County Senior Football Championship Draws 2008
Group 1 Wolfe Tones, O'Currys, Miltown Malbay, Shannon Gaels
Group 2 Eire Og, Ballyvaughan, Ennistymon, Corofin.
Group 3 Kilkee, Kilmurry Ibrickane, Kilrush, St Joseph's D/B.
Group 4 Lisseycasey, Doonbeg, Liscannor, Cooraclare.
Football Training for Under 12's and Under 14's starts Sunday 24th of Feb @ Community Field @ 12:30.
Football / Hurling Training for Under 10's at Complex Lisdoonvarna Saturday 23rd @ 09:30.
Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club Memembership subsriptions now due for 2008. Please contact ballyvaughan@clare.gaa.ie, or any committee Memember for more details.
Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club Fixtures will soon be updated when fixtures become available please check Fixtures page for details.
Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club AGM January 5th at the Burren Coast Hotel Conference Centre 6PM All welcome
2007 News.
Ballyvaughan Fanore Gaa Club Souvenir Calendar now on sale. Retailing at 10 Euro each . A brilliant Christmas Gift. World wide distribution can be arranged. (Picture to follow) Please contact ballyvaughan@clare.gaa.ie or doolinpeter@hotmail.com For details including postage and packing. Please support our sponsors.
BALLYVAUGHAN-FANORE GAA CLUB MEDALS PRESENTATION:-
Ballyvaughan-Fanore Gaa Club Medals presentation for victorious U12 Division 4 Football team will take place at Burren House on Saturday 24th November, at 6pm. All members and supporters are asked to come out and support this this brilliant young team.
BALLYVAUGHAN-FANORE GAA CLUB FUND RAISING EVENT
Gaa Club fundraising Table Quiz will take place in Logues Lodge on Friday 23th of November 2007 at 9PM sharp. Spot prizes on the night. Please come out and support.
BALLYVAUGHAN/FANORE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONS FOR 2007
The 30th September 2007 will go down in the history of our parish of one of our greatest days when we brought back the Talty Cup to Ballyvaughan/Fanore in winning the Intermediate Football Title. In winning the title we beat our nearest and dearest rivals Ml Cusacks on a score line of 10 points to 8 points. In a very tense affair Ballyvaughan/Fanore got the upper hand half way through the first half and scored 4 points in a row to lead 6 points to 4points at half time. Ml Cusacks had settled better in the opening minutes but wasted too many scoring chances. Ballyvaughan/Fanore scored first in the second half but Ml Cusacks levelled at 7pts each after 15 minutes. Wasted chances again cost them and they didnt score again until the 62nd minute of the game, while in the meantime Ballyvaughan/Fanore had added 2 great points to win by 10points to 8points. John Martyn scored 7points, 6 from frees, Jack Queally, Kevin Carrucan and Sean McNamara scored one each from play. Ml Cusacks amassed a total of 15 wides to Ballyvaughan/Fanores 6. They also couldnt compete with Ballyvaughan/Fanores commitment, hard work and fierce desire to win on the day. The support on the day was absolutely enormous, outnumbering Ml Cusacks 6 to 1. Oliver and Mary McNamara sponsored a man of the match trophy and in a fitting gesture was presented to James and Stevie Hynes for their outstanding performance after a tragic family bereavement. The colour and flair which we brought with us will never be forgotten. The road to Cusack Park was littered with black and orange posters and flags for support. The winning parade back home started at the gates of Cusack Park throught Ennis, Corofin, Kilnaboy, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Fanore and ending with a tour of Ballyvaughan. Along the way we were greeted with massive support and bonfires from our neighbouring clubs, friends and families, especially a champagne reception at Joseph Caseys in Fanore to add to the champagne already at the final whistle. It was a touching effect as Kieran Casey was away on honeymoon. A massive celebration ensued in Logues Bar with a first class meal and drinks sponsored by Paul and Mary Connole. It was a great night for young and old and the club appreciated all the support on the night and at the match. Great credit has to go to the management team led by Pat Costello with Sean Gurthrie, Patsy Carrucan, Tom Newell, Veronica Costello, Patricia Casey and Kees Sear, physio. A special word of thanks to the players who put in a massive years work for the club, we couldnt have done it without them. Now bring on senior as we must again raise the bar and do our utmost to reach it. Again many thanks to everyone involved.Ballyvaughan/Fanore Gaa Club held its Division 3 League Winners Medal Presentation on Sunday night 3rd June2007 in Monks Bar Ballyvaughan.
A large crowd enjoyed a great night of craic and comradreship at this local event. The medals were presented by Seamus Clancy, Corofin, Clares first and only football Allstar, and Johnny Keane, Co Board Assistant Secretary officiated also. We would like to sincerely thank them both and everyone who turned up to support this event.
Ballyvaughan/Fanore GAA U12s
Ballyvaughan/Fanore U12 team topped their Division 4 League Championship.
They met Killimer in the semifinal on Wednesday 13 June in Miltown, they advanced to the final beating Killimer, the score Ballyvaughan/Fanore 5.9 - Killimer 1.6.
The final took place in Ennistymon on 20 June, their opponents were Kilkee. Ballyvaughan/Fanore had an excellent win and showed a tremendous team spirit. the score was Ballyvaughan/Fanore 3.8 - Kilkee 1.2. There was great support there for the team and a great evening was had by all in O Donoghues, Fanore following the match.
Clare GAA Summer Camp 2007
Ballyvaughan Camp is on 23rd to 27th July. This year 51 children attended the camp which was a huge success.
Paul and Mary Connole and family have this year sponsored socks and togs for the Intermediate Team and we would like to thank them most sincerely for all their sponsorship and help throughout the year.
