Carrick Swan GAA Club unveils celebrations planned for official opening of Páirc na nEalaí
The clocks sprung forward last weekend and that can only mean one thing – Carrick Swan GAA Club’s hurling season is beginning to ramp up.
The club has a feast of hurling to look forward to in Páirc na nEalaí this weekend.
Swan Premier Intermediate hurlers welcome south rivals Killenaule to Páirc na nEalaí on Saturday for Round Two of the County Hurling League. Throw-in will be at 5pm.
The Premier Intermediate team narrowly lost to Loughmore in the first round.
Meanwhile, the Junior hurlers play Knockavilla- Donaskeigh Kickhams on Sunday in Páirc na nEalaí at 3pm. The Juniors lost to Boherlahan by three points in the first round.
The club urges its members and supporters to support the two teams at Páirc na nEalaí this weekend, as they prepare for the championship, which begins in the summer.
JUVENILES
In Juvenile news, the Under 14 girls welcome Mullinahone to The Green on Saturday morning. Throw-in will be at 11am.
The 13A footballers have had a busy few days. On Monday last they travelled to Fethard to take on the home team while tonight (Wednesday, March 29) they welcome Clonmel Commercials to The Green. Check out the club’s website for the results of both of those games.
OFFICIAL OPENING
The Swan Club is just four weeks away from the official opening of Páirc na nEalaí on the weekend of Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30.
Plans are currently being finalised for this weekend of celebration but the club can confirm that the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Most Rev Alphonsus Cullinan, will celebrate a remembrance Mass and bless Páirc na nEalaí playing grounds on Friday, April 28. The Mass begins at 7pm.
All are welcome.
A morning of games and other fun activities is planned for the club’s juvenile boys and girls and this takes place on Saturday, April 29.
The club hopes to also host a camogie game and an adult hurling game that evening.
GAA President Larry McCarthy will officially open Páirc na nEalaí on Sunday, April 30 at 11.30am.
CARRICK SWAN LOTTO
Last week’s Carrick Swan Club Lotto numbers were 12, 13, 16, 23. The €4,250 jackpot was won by Pearl Houlihan of St Johns, whom the club congratulates.
Seven lotto players also matched three numbers and won €30 each. This week’s jackpot is €2,000.
GET WELL SOON
The club wishes a speedy recovery to its PRO Niall Walsh, who is currently recuperating following a stay in hospital. Club members look forward to seeing Niall back on his feet in the near future.