Club Development meeting
On Wed 23rd May wew are hosting a club development and planning meeting in the hall @ 7.30pm. The purpose of the meeting is to plan for the future of the club. County board development officer Tom Jones will facilitate the meeting.
All ideas of members, parents and supporters are welcome on the night so come along and help us to plan for the future of the club.
Junior A's back on track.
After a disapionting opening day loss to Graigue, the Junior A's got back to winning ways with a narrow one point win over Ballyroan Abbey. played in gale force conditions Barrowhouse did well to emerge in a very tight game. The lads followed this up with a six point win over neighbours Ballylinan.
Record to date played three, won two and lost one.
Next game Sat 12th May @ 7.00pm in Barrowhouse. Come along and support the lads.
2012 championship draw
Barrowhouse have been drawn in group B in the Junior championship together with Portlaoise, Portarlington and Rosenallis.
It looks like a tough draw with all four teams capable of winning the championship.
For all the different championship draws click on www.laoisgaa.ie
Wille's wake postponed!!
Guys unfortunately Willie's wake which was due to take place on Sat 31st March has had to be postponed due to unforseen circumstances. We hope that the delay won't be too long but we will keep you informed as to the new date as soon as we know. Thanks for your continued support and patience.
Barrowhouse take place in St. Patricks day parade
For the first time in living memory Barrowhouse GAA club were represented in the 2012 Athy St. Patrick's parade. Over 30 players from under 12 down to under 6 took part in the parade. We would like to thank all the parents who also marched with the kids and organised them at the start and finish. Well done lads.
Willie's wake
The word is out after all the antics of last years wedding the cast and crew are at it again with "Willie's Wake". The Connors' and Adams' families are sure to be fighting again when Willie's will gets divided up.
It all kicks off on Sat 31st March in the Hunting Ground. Tickets €10 are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Shave or Dye
Well done to Pat Knowles who completed the Shave or Dye for cancer last Friday. Pat managed to raise over €700 for the charity. Well done Pat!
2012 registration
The registration for all members takes place next Saturday 18th Feb in the hall from 7pm. Please remember that anyone who wishes to be a member for the coming year must register with the club.
Lights, Camera, Action!
It was with a great sense of excitement that our planning finally came through for the lights on the training area on the 10th Feb. So much so that we were ready to get the lights installed on the very next day. Many thanks to Karol Fitzgerald and Tom Page our resident electricians who spent all day Saturday wiring and lifting lights. They were ably assisted by our digger expert Mike Brennan and also on the day Kevin Phelan and Paschal Lacey. The lads are pictured here at the end of the day with all lights blazing. Well done lads.
Indeed there has been a lot of ground work done over the last month with hedge planting, rabbit fencing and some drainage work completed. Many thanks to all who helped out and if anyone else wishes to help our just contact Shay or Pat.
Juveniles are back on dreamland
All the juveniles from under 6 up to under 12 are back in the ARCH (Dreamland ) on Friday 3rd Feb from 6 to 8. Contact your coach for details.
2012 training started
Training for 2012 started back on Fri 6th Jan. Some new faces appeared on the night and also some older ones returned. Training for anyone interested is on every Friday @8 pm in Ardscoil Na Trionoda in Rathstewart Athy.
Training in the field is due back for the Junior A squad on the 24th Feb under the guidance of Billy Ryan.
Results of the Christmas draw
Results of the Barrowhouse/Community Christmas draw:
1st Prize €500 - Margerie Molloy
2nd Prize €250 meat voucher - Roisin Lacey
3rd Prize €100 All 4 one voucher - Andrew Wall
4th Prize €100 Topaz voucher - Tom & Olivia Foy
5th Prize Christmas cake & bottle of whiskey - Aaron Mackey
Thanks to all your support!!
Please see below a list of some of the main events that happened during 2011.
Under 21's win county final again
Barrowhouse/St.Josephs defeated a game Mountmellick/Ballyfin side in the 2011 under 21 final at O'Moore Park. Played in ideal conditions both teams enjoyed periods of dominance throughout the game but St. Josephs/Barrowhouse had free takers who punished any indescretion by the Mountmellick/Ballyfin lads. Indeed they were to rue a second half penalty miss with only five points between the sides mid way through the second half. A paul Kingston goal shortly after killed the game and the lads ran out comfortable winners by 1-13 to 0-9.
Barrowhouse players on the team were Tom Page, James Brennan, Martin Murphy, Luke Malone, Emmet Malone, Aaron Mackey, Conor Barry and David Brennan.
Hard Luck to the under 14 team who went down by four points to a strong Portlaoise team. A great second half performance just fell short in the end, however the lads can feel very proud of their performance.
Barrowhouse players on the team were Darragh Phelan, James and Andrew Baldwin, Brian Daly, Eanna Burke and Padraig Whelan. Brian Malone unfortunately was injured and unable to play.
To hear St.Josephs/Barrowhouse U21 manager Noel Garvan's views on the match click on the following link
www.facebook.com/pages/Barrowhouse-GAA/173561812671495
Junior A's bow out in semi final
For the second year in a row Barrowhouse have fallen at the semi final stage after defeat to Spink in Crettyard. Despite getting off to a great start with an Emmet Malone goal in the opening minutes we failed to stamp our authority on the game. Gradually Spink got into the game and a late goal and point left them leading by 1-5 to 1-1 at half time.
Barrowhouse again started the second half well with a point from Emmet Malone and were right back in contention when Mike Murphy scored a goal to leave just a single point between the sides. However that was to prove to be our last score, we pushed for the equaliser and were awarded a penalty which was saved. While Barrowhouse still pressed despite that set back, two late goals and a point sealed our fate.
Credit must be given to the lads and indeed the management team in getting as much out of a very small squad throught the year. We will have to regroup and try again next year.
Ladies start Leinster campaign
The Kileen/Barrowhouse ladies are due to play Kilkenny champions Thomastown in the Leinster intermediate championship.
The match takes place Saturday Sept 10th in Kileen at 6pm. Best of luck girls.
Ladies overcome Ballyroan in intermediate final
Well done to the Kileen/Barrowhouse Ladies who defeated Ballyroan to capture the Intermediate title yesterday. Although the girls were slight underdogs going into the game they won out in a tough game. It's great to see that all the hard work through out the year has paid off!!
All roads lead to Clara Lara
Barrowhouse Juveniles are heading to Clara Lara in Wicklow for our annual juvenile tour. A big crowd is heading down and a barbeque is planned weather permitting.
Juniors secure first championship win
After the disappionting defeat to Spink last Sunday Barrowhouse only had four days to recover before facing Ballylinan. Barrowhouse appeared tired in the opening minutes and Ballylinan scored two early points before Mark O'Donoghue replied with a free. The teams traded points before Mark again struck for a goal to put Barrowhouse two points ahead. Ballylinan replied with a point before Declan Keville score a goal. Emmet Malone finished off the scoring just before half time to leave the score at 2-3 to 0-4.
Two early points in the second half put Barrowhouse seven points and seemingly coasting but Ballylinan replied with three points to put pressure on Barrowhouse again. Mark O'Donoghue scored another point to ease the pressure on a tiring team and Barrowhouse eventually hung on for a four point victory.
Minors defeated in county final
Portlaoise minors proved to be too strong for a gallant St. Josephs/Barrowhouse side in the minor county final on Wednesday evening. A nervy display was punished by Portlaoise who ran eventual winners on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-6.
Barrowhouse GAA Annual Field Day a great success
It may not have looked too promising on Sunday morning when a heavy drizzle threatened to dampen the field day but the afternoon cleared up and a huge crowd enjoyed a fun filled day.
Teams from Arles-Kilcruise, Ballylinan and Barrowhouse played out some entertaining games, while we were also entertained by the various Irish dancers on show. All the usual attractions were busy on the day with Tom Page (right) getting a good soaking with the wet sponges. We had lots of animals including ponies, milking cows, ducks, fish, mice and a runaway ewe who showed some fancy footwork in avoiding various attempts to catch her.
Many thanks to all who helped in any way to stage a thoroughly enjoyable event and also to all the teams and patrons who supported the day.
Junior A's bow out in semi final
On a very wet evening Barrowhouse went down to a much improved Park Ratheniska side who had many regulars returning from the league game. Two goals either side of half time were the decisive scores with Park running out eventual winners on a scoreline of Park 2-6 to Barrowhouse 0-7.
Links
laoisgaa.ie
gaa.ie
leinstergaa.ie
teamer.net
Club Links
ballylinangaa.com
stjosephsgaa.com
arleskilcruise.laois.gaa.ie
courtwood.laois.gaa.ie
