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Primary Go Games… as linesmen (and lineswomen) General Knowledge relating to 16” was renamed The “Dineen/ Contents for each Go Games match. Limerick. All 32 counties were Hill 16 Terrace” in his honour. are GO! In future years, it is envisaged represented at the outset of • The original “Hill 16” was built 2 The Throw In 2007 has seen the advent that primary school pupils will the quiz. The Limerick duo on rubble from Dublin’s G.P.O., 3 News Digest of Primary Go Games. The referee the games also, thanks defeated Offaly in the first which was shelled during the 4 Cumann na mBunscol News Primary Game, an established to the Young Whistlers scheme. round and Roscommon and 1916 Rising. 5 Steven Lavin in the Spotlight feature of inter-county fare • Croke Park is the fifth largest So, get out your flag and Westmeath in later rounds. 6 INTO Mini 7’s since 1996, has evolved into stadium in Europe. Only the Nou nother school year is almost at an end. whistle…and start practising. They overcame Wexford in the 7 Meet the Limerick Full Back Line Primary Go Games. This year, Camp in Barcelona, the San The Green and White team has barely stopped Next year it could be you! semi-final. In the final played, 8 Neville Cup 2007 a girls’ and a boys’ match has Siro in Milan and the Olympic not at Croke Park…but at the A to draw breath as competitions in football, 9 Senior Hurlers in Profile taken place at half-time on Stadium in Kiev are larger– phoenix park, Limerick lost and the recently re-opened and camogie come thick and fast. 10 Limerick’s Magnificent Seven! Big Match day in the Munster out narrowly to Donegal. It Wembley Stadium in London. In the short time since Easter, the Mackey Cup 12 Mackey Cup Feature football and hurling cham- was a brilliant showing by the • The capacity of the stadium has been won by Limerick City, the Neville Cup has 14 Look Who’s Reading The G&W pionships. In line with this, 15 Meet Cork All-Star, Anna Geary Dynamic Duo from Limerick. is approximately 82,300. been retained by West Limerick, while ‘INTO Sevens’ the Limerick City Under 10 • There is room to increase the 16 East Schools Review Well done lads! titles have been decided in all four codes. hurling and football competi- capacity but, as with the exten- 17 West Schools Review tions have been replaced by sion of Limerick’s Thomond Park, In Cumann na mBunscol circles, the big story 18 South Schools Review Go Games-- non-competitive a row of houses (behind the of 2007 is the evolution of the Primary Game into 19 City News Desk mini-games with the emphasis “Croker” Dineen/Hill 16 Terrace) would Primary Go Games. Already, the new format has 20 Prize Crossword on skill, enjoyment and player Paul Joyce and Nicole Hedderman have to be purchased and granted a very special wish to forty-four of Limerick’s 21 Cartoon Corner It’s a Cracker! participation. demolished to facilitate this. most talented boys and girls. The ‘lucky 44’ have 22 The Green & White Gallery County Colours TV Quiz • Frank Dineen sold his family • Croke Park has been the business (a pub) and bought worn the green and white of Limerick (or linespersons 23 In off the Post Nicole Hedermann and Paul venue for thousands of never- Joyce, 6th class pupils in Croke Park in 1908. The GAA jerseys!) and shared a Munster Championship stage to-be forgotten hurling, football Ballybrown NS, reached the could not afford the ask- and camogie with their GAA heroes. final of the inter-county TV quiz ing price at the time but matches…and Frank, from Ballylanders, As ever, our latest issue (Issue number…wait “County Colours” on “The lots more besides. Co. Limerick, kindly sold for it…33!) brings you a flavour of everything that’s Den” on Network 2. Muhammad Ali the site to the GAA five defeated Alvin Lewis happening in Limerick GAA. And, of course, we’ve Editors: Joe Lyons and Ciarán Crowe The quiz format saw Paul tackle years later when the still got all our regular features, crosswords, cartoons, Printing: Pallas Printing, Pallaskenry questions on Limerick GAA there in 1972. Croke Design: Declan Considine association had saved Park hosted the matters while Nicole’s area was results, profiles, news and interviews with top players. Sales: 5,000 per issue enough money to buy it. Special Olympics Distribution: Gerry Bennis (061) 325077 • Frank’s role in enabling Secretary: Mabel Mullane (061) 355057 World Summer the GAA to acquire Croke Park Games in 2003; Bono & U2

33 I walk the Line! was motivated by his desire to Luimneach Abú! Editorial Address: have played there -- as have Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick Primary Go Games are all serve the association and not by the Chicago Bears (American Ciarán Crowe & Joe Lyons E-mail: [email protected] Issue about equal opportunities for any desire for personal gain. football), Robbie Williams, the Editors Tel: 086 8113284 • Frank Dineen is the only man www.thegreenandwhite.com boys and girls who play hur- Irish rugby team, the Irish 2007 ing, camogie and/or football. to have served as both President soccer team, The Corrs and Front cover photograph: Limerick City, And that’s not all… Boys and and General Secretary of the many, many others. Mackey Cup Champions 2007. GAA. Last year, the famous “Hill

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Dictionary Time! DATES 4 UR Versatility You are reading the the team qualified for the “Cumann na mBunscol County final in Caherconlish. News” page of The G&W After a tense semi-final DIARY... Stephen Lavin has been a top class player for Adare Magazine. Do you victory over Scoil Chríost and Limerick for most of this decade. Apart from his skill and know what Rí, Caherdavin, the boys dedication, Steve’s value to the Limerick cause “Cumann proceeded to the final against The Leader Cup is enhanced by his ability to play in a range of different a strong Doon CBS team. Monday, June 18th na mBunscol” @ Páirc na nGael positions. In the Munster final of 2004, Stephen scored a vital means? Check In the final the boys pro- goal for Limerick against Kerry; in that game he lined out as a duced their best display Limerick Footballers Steven Lavin it out! and Dympna O'Brien with young The Green & White Shield half back. Recently he has been used by manager Mickey of the year to emerge victo- Limerick stars at the PG Launch Wednesday, June 20th Ned O'Sullivan as a wing forward with a licence to roam The Venue t.b.a. Indoor Glory for rious. Great displays from wherever the action is. He has also lined out at centre Steven Casey and David back for his county. In the red and black of his beloved Divisional Results Shountrade N.S. Connolly played a huge Adare, Stephen has won two county senior hurling titles Stephen Limerick Football Star Stephen Margaret O'Brien writes: part in this famous victory. Mackey Cup 2007Winners: in the company of his brothers, Peter and David. Stephen Lavin snapped as he checks History was created in Congratulations to: Andreas Limerick City is a member of the teaching staff of Scoil Iósaf in Adare. out the G&W magazine Shountrade N.S. this year O'Brien, Michael Collins, Runners-Up: South Limerick He has helped coach school teams to many divisional and Lavin when the boys U-10 Indoor Bobby Fleming, Soctt county titles, including the famous Leader Cup in 2006. Hurling team became O'Riordan, David Noonan Neville Cup 2007 County Champions. The David O'Connor, Hugh Winners: West Limerick File Runners-Up: South Limerick journey to County glory Bourke, Stephen Casey, And there’s more! Stephen is one of the best-known GAA stars in the county. Favourite GAA star? began last March, in Athea, Robert Lewis and David Ciarán Carey Primary Go Games 2007 is When not playing hurling or football, he enjoys playing Favourite GAA venue? when the boys defeated Connolly who performed so Páirc Uí Chaoimh launched Inter County stars Steven soccer, squash and…poker. He drives a Ford Focus and Favourite GAA memories to date? Monegea, Gaelscoil well in bringing the county Lavin & Colm Cooper and young revealed that “Arcade Fire” has featured a lot on his Winning my first O'Doghair, Newcastle title to Shountrade. G&W fans lend their support senior hurling county title with my club, Adare. West and Tournafulla in a in-car sound system lately. The last DVD he watched was Biggest influence on your career? “Dead Poets Society,” starring Mrs. Doubtfire “himself” difficult qualifying group. Nora and Pat Lavin My parents, Robin Williams! Stephen’s famous relations include his They returned to Athea the Favourite player from other sports? following day where they favourite player, Ciarán Carey (a fact that certainly adds interest to clashes between Adare and Patrickswell, or Favourite TV programme? David Wallace scored a famous victory Limerck City should that be Lavins v Careys!) Favourite food? Grey’s Anatomy over Courtenay Boys N.S., 2007 Neville G&W Bacon & cabbage (& pasta) Newcastle West in a thrill- Cup Team ing West Limerick final. As Shountrade NS Under 10 Boys a result of this great victory, Indoor Hurling County Champions The Green & White Summer 2007 Summer 2007 The Green & White INTO Mini Sevens Meet the LimerickFull Back Line The tournament that offers primary school pupils the chance to play in County Finals front of a full house in Croke Park Séamus Hickey … Damien Reale Fact-file Night Rider? Fact-file Ahalin NS Mini 7’s Camogie County Champions Club: Murroe/Boher Setting the Scene Name: Damien Reale Primary School: Killinure NS A sleek black ‘07 Opel Astra hatchback Club: Hospital-Herbertstown accelerates out of the car park. At the Ahalin National School, situated in the par- Secondary School: St. Flannan’s, Primary School: Scoil Íosagáin ish of Knockaderry, defeated city champions wheel is Limerick hurler, Stephen Lucey Ennis. on his way home after a lively training Secondary School: St. John the Ballybrown NS and East standard bearers Scoil Occupation: Studying BioMedical session with Bennis’s Menaces. How do Baptist (Hospital) Chaitríona of Cappamore to claim this famous you sum up Stephen Lucey? Words that Occupation: victory. Ahalin is a small rural school with a Patrickswell NS Mini 7s Engineering come to mind include: doctor, hurler, Health & Safety Officer wonderful tradition of excellence in Gaelic Runners Up Favourite GAA star: Eoin Kelly footballer and All-Ireland champion— Favourite GAA star: Stephen games. Indeed when Limerick reached the Mike O'Donoghue and the (Tipperary) he is the holder of three All-Ireland McDonagh medals at Under 21 level. All-Ireland minor hurling final in 2005, there victorious Doon Mini 7s Favourite Sports Star: Roy Keane Favourite star from other sports: captain were no fewer than three former pupils of the Favourite venue: Croke Park Sporting Background Denis Leamy school in the Limerick panel. Most memorable game: All-Ireland Dad, Mick, is Medical Officer to Limerick Favourite Venue: Semple Stadium, Ahalin NS Mini 7s Co Champions minor hurling final 2005 senior football team and AIL champions Career highlights: Intermediate Garryowen F.C. (Interestingly, Mick was Biggest influence: My Dad, Seán chosen to play rugby for Ireland but was Hurling Championship 2000 and Doon CBS win Mini 7’s Car: Mitsubishi Trooper injured prior to the match and never training club Under 21’s to win Hurling Title Favourite TV programme: got his “Cap”). Dermot Kelly, holder of County B Championship last year the scoring record in a Munster Senior Biggest influence on career: Doon CBS were fastest out The Simpsons hurling final (with Limerick in 1955), is Parents of the blocks in their clash Favourite food: Bacon and cabbage Stephen’s uncle. His faviourate player is Car: Toyota Avensis with city representatives, What CD are you listening to at the Ciaran Carey. Favourite TV programme: Eastenders moment? Fallout Boy Favourite food: Pasta Patrickswell N.S. and two goals scored early in Time Out the game proved to be the difference between the Last DVD you watched: Sin City When Stephen finds time to relax, he Last CD bought: Coldplay sides at the finish. Patrickswell recovered well Favourite Playstation Game: Medal walks his dog “Babs”. (But can you Last DVD watched: Saw 3 to defeat West champions, Scoil Iósaf of Adare. of Honour believe this from a guy who mischievi- Hobby outside of GAA: Golf Doon defeated Adare in the final match of the ously tellls you his hobby is birdwatch- Hobbies: Music and reading ing!) He plays “Super Mario Kart” on Pet: ‘Jack’, a dog “round robin” series and were duly crowned Famous relations: Inter-county Nintendo. And, of course, he drives a Shoe size: 10 County champions. The runners-up medals went referee, Denis Richardson (Murroe/ black Opel Astra hatchback. Famous relation: Liam Reale, to Patrickswell. Doon CBS Mini 7s Co Champions Boher) is Seamus’s uncle international athlete The Green & White Summer 2007 Summer 2007 The Green & White Neville Cup Stays in West Limerick Senior Hurlers in Profile

The 2007 Eithne Neville Perpetual Cup, the Cumann na mBunscol inter-divisional camogie competition, was won in emphatic style by the Not just a name on a cup girls of West Limerick. Fittingly, Eithne Neville was on hand to present the Donal O'Grady– trophy to West captain Katie Hurley amid scenes of jubilation. The West Sam Maguire, Liam Seán O'Connor McCarthy, Mick Mackey, Limerick’s Artful Dodger Limerick side, holders of the title, was drawn from over a dozen schools is a Villain! Read on… Tommy Murphy, Christy and played a brand of camogie that no team could match. Martina Mc Ring…all names from Donal O'Grady of Granagh-Ballingarry GAA Club Mahon, who played on the Limerick Primary Go Games team in Páirc Uí Seán O'Connor works in the construction industry GAA’s glorious past who has the sort of job many’s the sweet-toothed young- Chaoimh on May 20th, was the outstanding player of the tournament. but it is as a goal-scoring full-forward with Limerick are remembered every ster dreams of. Donal, known to all as “Dodge”, is a For good measure, Martina is also a world champion at handball! Lisa time a trophy bearing their that he has built up a reputation as a lethal finisher. Sales Representative for Coca Cola! As a youngster Scanlon, Katy Forde and Sinéad Mulcahy were others to shine in a team name is contested. Now A product of Lisnagry N.S., Seán names school prin- in Ballingarry N.S., Donal prepared for his future of all the talents. In the semi-finals, West Limerick defeated East Limerick add the name of Eithne Neville to the list. In this cipal Paul Kennedy as an important influence in his career by sampling lots of the soft drinks produced and the South defeated a gallant City combination by 5-5 to 1-2. issue of “The Green and White”, you can read early years. A winner of the East Cumann na mBun- by his future employers “…and I sampled just as Michael O Doherty and Tom Enright were referees for about the 2007 Eithne Neville Cup that was scol football and hurling double in season 1992- presented to West captain Katie Hurley by Eithne many of their rivals’ products,” he adds with a wry the tournament. Speaking 1993 (when was a team-mate), Neville herself. smile. After completing his primary school- after the day’s play, Seán is the holder of three Under 21 All-Ireland As a young girl, Eithne didn’t enjoy the ing in Ballingarry, Dodge transferred to St. Eithne Neville said hurling medals but rates winning his first opportunity to play on camogie teams because Munchin’s College in Limerick City to begin she was delighted to county Championship with Ahane in 1998 there was no camogie club in Kilfinny in those his second level education. witness such a great days nor was there a team in her local national as the highlight of his career so far. Growing up, his favourite GAA star was display of camogie school. She picked up the skills of the game play- Seán burst onto the inter-county scene Ciarán Carey. Then, as now, his favourite by all four teams and ing hurling with a tennis ball at home in Neville’s at senior level scoring 1-3 on his debut against sports venue was Limerick’s . In GAA she praised the West Cross with her brothers. Indeed she never played Tipperary in the Munster Final of 2001. Move on terms, his proudest days have come in the colours for their wonderful competitive camogie until she went to college three years and he scored 2 goals against Cork in Dublin but quickly made up for lost time by of his local club on the days he won his treasured victory. in 2004 when marked by “The Rock” Diarmuid G&W winning an All-Ireland medal in the colours of County Intermediate Championship hurling medals. O'Sullivan. Three years further on, Sean finished as Dublin in 1957. Outside of the GAA, Dodge’s favourite sports On her return to Limerick, Eithne top goal-scorer in the 2007 National League. star is Steven Gerrard of Liverpool F.C. He For such a lethal forward, it’s hardly sur- immersed herself in camogie and speaks of her also has a lot of time for “Mr. Rugby,” Brent pride in seeing her native Croagh/Kilfinny win prising that his favourite sporting figures are Pope, “a famous relative of mine,” explains All-Ireland honours in 1976. Eithne was also ace and Wayne Rooney. West Limerick Donal. Hunting is a pastime he enjoys on the 2007 Neville Cup involved with Limerick’s victory in the junior All- “So you’re a Man U fan, Seán?” “Not at Champions Ireland of 1977. rare occasions he is not busy. all, I’ve followed Aston Villa for as long as I can “Practise, practise, practise. Camogie is So, what else can we tell you about “Dodge?” remember.” And hobbies? “I like a game of darts”. South Limerick the greatest game in the world”, said Eithne as His favourite food is steak. His has a pet dog--her 2007 Neville Cup Appropriate for a man who can’t stop hitting she watched the cup that bears her name being name is Molly. The last DVD he watched was the Team the bullseye. G&W raised aloft in Mick Neville Park, the playing multi-Oscar winner, “The Departed;” while his field named in memory of her late father. favourite TV programme is, “Lost.” G&W The Green & White Summer 2007 Summer 2007 The Green & White The Magnificent Seven! Limerick’s 7 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Titles by Denis O’Connor, Milford N.S. 1918 Every summer brings the hope that this might be Limerick’s year. Sadly, a whole generation has now grown up without seeing Limerick win an All-Ireland senior hurling 1934 1940 title. For that reason we have decided to remind our readers of the seven occasions when Limerick were All-Ireland senior hurling champions. But of course, that Who would have thought that 33 years would pass before Thirteen years elapsed before the Shannonsiders won their Limerick were champions again? In 1973, Eamon Grimes of could all change this year! next title. Dublin were once again defeated to herald the The Shannonsiders had to wait 21 years for their next South Liberties led Limerick to victory over Kilkenny. This beginning of Limerick’s Golden Age as three titles were success. 1918 saw Limerick, represented by Newcastlewest, team included , the current Limerick manager– captured in 7 years. In 1936, the legendary Mick Mackey beat Wexford by 9-5 to 1-3 in the All-Ireland final. while Kilkenny manager lined out for the Cats. of Ahane led Limerick to victory over Kilkenny and four years later, Mackey was again the captain as Limerick were crowned All-Ireland champions of 1940. Limerick were top of the hurling world!

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Thirteen years after the foundation of the G.A.A., Limerick, 1973 represented by Kilfinane, became champions for the first time. Teams consisted of 17 players in those days! In the final, Tullaroan of Kilkenny were overcome by 3-4 to 2-4 Three years later, Limerick, captained by Bob McConkey, It is now 34 years since Limerick tasted victory in an All- and the 1897 title was on its way to Limerick. became the first team to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup, when Ireland hurling final…the longest gap between victories in the Dublin were defeated by 8-5 to 3-2. county’s history. It's time to rewrite history in 2007! G&W The Green & White Summer 2007 The Green & White Special Report

The Final: Limerick City 3-9: was complete. Limerick City are South Limerick 1-2 South Limerick faced an “Tús maith leath na hoi- uphill task in the second bre” and the good start half. Playing into a strong Mackey Cup Champions was at least half the work breeze, with the sun shin- for the City team. Playing ing straight into their eyes, into the breeze, the City Dean Coughlan, Conor The game of hurling in Limerick city is regularly hit the ground running and Clancy and Martin O'Reilly East Limerick 2007 Mackey Cup Team stated to be in a state of terminal decline. Not on the evidence of grabbed the initiative from were tireless workers but the the 2007 City team which swept to victory in the Allianz Mackey the word go. Dan Goggin City were not to be denied. South Limerick, Cup tournament that took place in May sunshine at Páirc na nGael. settled City nerves with Their penchant for long- runners-up When James Carrig accepted the coveted trophy to the delight of two early points. And when range points, taken from all a large City following, the meaning of this victory to all involved Diarmuid Dee’s 65’ went angles, was a most pleasing Aprés Match became crystal clear. A six-year gap had been bridged and the City straight to the feature of the After the final, Brother team left no one in any doubt…hurling is going from strength to South net, the performance James Dormer of strength in the primary schools of the city Division. outcome was of City Cumann na mBunscol presented the Allianz Semi-Final 1 rarely in doubt. forwards such as Kenny Power, Mackey Cup to City captain Limerick City overcame a strong West Limerick team on a score- South Limerick and James Carrig of Patrickswell line of Limerick City 3-11: West Limerick 1-4. Turning over with tried their Behind the Scenes Ronan Kirby, NS. Brother Dormer paid the West ahead by 1-2 to 0-4, the game was finely balanced but the hearts out and The City team were organ- who flighted tribute to referee John Sexton City made great use of the wind advantage. A string of points by Conor Clancy ised, mentored and coached struck for a home points who was excellent through- Dan Goggin, Ronan Kirby and Kenny Power punctuated by 2 goals Limerick City, Mackey Cup by a team of selectors that Br Dormer with radar-like out. He also thanked all four from Goggin plus a third from Power sealed the issue. Michael champions 2007 fine goal just included Paul O'Connor and presents Allianz on the stroke of half time. precision. When David teams for making the tour- White was lethal from placed balls for the West while Brian O' Mackey Cup to City Ciarán Crowe (Patrickswell Small cut inside to fire home nament such a success. He Riordan, Charlie Mc Carthy and Lucas O'Brien also impressed. captain James Carrig The spine of this City out- N.S.), John Tuohy (St. Paul’s fit was strong, from John goal number three, the City praised the teachers through- N.S.), Joe Lyons ( Ballybrown Semi-Final 2 Tuohy in goal, through celebrations were unleashed. out the city and county who N.S.) and Limerick City In second semi-final, South Limerick defeated holders East full back James Carrig, Ollie Coffey’s charges were promote and Hurling Development Officer, Limerick 4-6: to 3-5. South Limerick led at the short whistle by centre back Bryan Griffin, unlucky to meet a City thanked the parents for their Pat Culhane. Cumann na 1-2 to 0-3. Even though they scored freely, the South boys could Diarmuid Dee and William combination in irresistible support. Brother Dormer bBunscol Cathair Luimní never quite shake off the doughty East lads. Two second-half O'Donoghue at midfield, form but never once did thanked Limerick County acknowledge the generosity goals from John Fox kept the East in contention and only a point and with Kenny Power and the South boys allow their Board for making Páirc na of Partrickswell GAA Club separated the sides with a minute to go. Barry Sheedy had a per- Dan Goggin interchang- heads to drop. On the day, nGael available and remind- who made their facilities sonal tally of 1-2, while Conor Clancy, Kieran Cleary and Martin ing in the central attacking they had no answer to the ed all present how much available for all the City Reilly each raised green flags for the South lads. Joe Purcell and Referee John Sexton meets positions, City dominance superior physique and skill it means to play in such a team’s training sessions. scored a brace of points each for the East boys. the captains before the throughout the field of the City lads. G&W magnificent stadium. South v East semi-final The Green & White Summer 2007 Summer 2007 The Green & White Look Who’s Reading Enda Kenny, leader Anna Geary… of Fine Gael with Limerick's leading The G&W magazine (All) Star Quality! Anna Geary listens to the music of The Killers, never Cork misses an episode of “Desperate Housewives” and relaxes camogie by walking her dogs Buddy and Bobby. star Anna Her favourite food is pizza and her all-time favourite Geary movie is “The Shawshank Redemption”. Oh, did I mention that she is an All-Star camogie player who won Player of the Match in the 2006 All-Ireland final when helping Cork to victory? She studies Business in University of Limerick and is top of her class when it comes to the business of winning camogie honours. But Anna takes success in her stride. The Green & White Magazine can exclusively reveal that she hasn’t got a swelled head. Well, she couldn’t have because Anna has worn the same helmet since she was six! The Gooch Surprise, surprise…Croke Park is her favourite Charlie Bird proudly GAA President Nicky reading The displays his personal Brennan catches up on venue--while and Linda Mellerick are her Green and copy of The Green his reading hurling and camogie heroes. and White Magazine White Mag at at Patrickswell NS the PG Launch Other sports? Roy Keane is a favourite, of course. (Is there a Cork theme running through this!) But, she is human, after all. She doesn’t drive. Well, where would she find time to learn? We asked Anna what words of advice she had for CHECK OUT young GAA players and readers of the Green & White Magazine. She said, “If you want to succeed, Check out the NEW green and white website: you’ve got to be committed. www.thegreenandwhite.com No half-measures.” And that’s sound This fab new website is updated with results advice indeed, no matter and fixtures as well as promoting your favourite what your field of interest. Limerick GAA magazine. Also lots of fun snippets! 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Meet Dympna O'Brien Scoil Iosaf Adare at the Mini Busy Man! Galway Native Wears The All-Star who has starred for Limerick and Ireland 7s Co Finals Brother Dormer of Doon the Green and White of CityCBS, Chairman Schools of Limerick Review Limerick CityThe Warm-up Schools Review Cumann na mBunscol, was Jonathan Dervan who Bank official, Dympna O' recently elected to repre- teaches in Killinure National Brien has made a big name sent primary schools on the School is a member of the for herself in the world of Munster Council of the GAA. 2007 Limerick Intermediate sport—both nationally and, “Wayne Mac” WestBrother Dormer Schools is a native Reviewof Hurling squad. Jonathan, in recent times, internation- Wayne McNamara of Dublin but he has nurtured a Galway native, plays his Southally. Dympna Schools first came to Review Adare who made his inter-county hurling talent in club hurling for city side, the attention of The Green senior debut for Limerick Waterford, Limerick City and Claughaun. He is also and White when she was (v Kilkenny) at Nowlan Doon. Among his past pupils selector for the Limerick a primary school pupil at Park in the 2007 National are and Primary Go Games hurling Ballyhahill NS. That was Limerick and Ireland star Dympna Hurling League, is rated one Ace Handballer! Dave Bennett of Waterford and football teams. Jonathan over ten years ago, but O'Brien Shes Green and White... of the most promising young West Limerick scored a and Dynamite and Michael Fitzgerald of has been very involved in Easteven back Schools then we tipped Review hurlers in the county. In a double lately when adding the current Limerick squad. East Limerick primary schools Limerick’s “Little Miss all her coaches through the Green and White feature in the Eithne Neville Cup for East Limerick Neville Cup Dynamite” for the top! years. The revamped Gaelic camogie to the Larkin Shield games since he arrived in Team 2007 Scoil Chaitriona, 2003, we asked Mark Foley Killinure and is currently an Cappamore at the Grounds is her favourite to name his “tip for the top” for girls football. Martina Doon CBS teachers, Emer McMahon of Croagh N.S. Carroll and Joanne Breen, officer of East Cumann na Camogie Mini 7's Finals On the Field venue. Dympna also plays and Mark had no hesitation with Paul O Connor from mBunscol. Among the highlights of camogie and the occasional in naming Wayne as his starred on both teams. Patrickswell, Limerick Primary her career, Dympna lists game of soccer. choice. Wayne comes from Martina is also World Go Games trainers being named a ladies foot- a family steeped in hurling. Champion at handball! ball “All-Star” and play- Off the Field His sister Grace is a member Cumann na mBunscol is very Southing (and scoring) Schools for her ReviewThe CD currently in favour of the Limerick camogie team anxious to encourage hand- country in the most recent in Dympna’s Peugeot 206 is (2007 League Champions!). ball in primary schools. West International Rules series U2-18. When relaxing after Wayne attributes much of Limerick has a great tradition v Australia. Dympna’s training, she enjoys socialis- his success in hurling to the of handballing excellence. favourite footballers are ing, meeting new people influence of Mrs. Kennedy The Green and White would EastCora Staunton Schools and Kieran Review and watching TV (Podge who was principal of like to hear from any readers McDonald (both of Mayo), and Rodge are among her Shountrade NS during his who play handball with either however, when asked who favourites). And, where does primary school days.Wayne school or club. D.J. Carey has had the biggest influ- she get her energy? “Well, is now a member of the and , inter-county ence on her career, she gives my favourite food is pasta,” senior Limerick panel, as stars of the recent past, the credit to her mother, explained the all-action is , grandson attributed much of their Cityto Mr Diarmuid Schools Cahillane Review All-Star who has done her of the aforementioned success to reflexes honed in of Ballyhahill N.S. and to county proud. Mrs.Kennedy. the handball alley.

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Pat Brings New All Go…with Go South Schools Review City Schools Review Schools on Board Games! Limerick City Hurling 24 teams, 12 pitches, 12 Development Officer, Pat referees, 240 players and Culhane, is doing great almost 40 games of hurling Andrew “Shaughs” to one per player). One of work in fostering hurling all add up to one great feast O'Shaughnessy his most treasured posses- West Schools Review throughout the city. Evidence of hurling! The Under 10 EastAce marksman, Schools Andrew Reviewsions is the Limerick Leader of this success can be seen Primary Go Games Blitz at O'Shaughnessy has featured Cup medal he won with in the presence of several Old Christians’ grounds in regularly in The Green & Kilmallock BNS in 1996. new schools in the Cumann Rathbane is the success White since 1996, when Ever since his days in na mBunscol leagues, three story of 2007. Every player he was a primary school primary school, Andrew has of which are pictured here. played at least 3 full matches Citypupil in Kilmallock BNS. been renowned for his lethal Among the teachers on Pat’s and every child was He blazed Schools a trail of glory Review finishing. As Limerick’s team are Denis O'Connor awarded a medal for taking then, playing for his school foremost “dead-ball” expo- (Milford N.S.), Muirne Bennis part. Limerick City Cumann 2007 Mackey Cup--the St Paul's N.S. Connection and his club and captain- nent, the choice of hurley (St. Paul’s N.S.) and Eibhear na mBunscol have asked ing South Limerick divisional is of crucial importance. City v South at the 2007 City Mackey Cup O'Dea (An Mhodhscoil). Pat us to thank Pat Culhane for Westsides. Andrew is one of Nothing is left to chance as Neville Cup Squad also works with city clubs the role he played in the the few players Schools to have ReviewAndrew practises sideline At an open-air Awards Night (Ballybrown NS), Diarmuid in his role as Development organisation of the played for Limerick Primary pucks, long-range and arranged to coincide with Dee, Ronan Kirby, Stephen Officer. When not coaching day’s events. Game teams for two years. close-in frees. Pictured here a Limerick Senior Hurling Hartnett, (St. Nessan’s NS, hurling teams or attending With four appearances is one of Andrew’s favourite training session at the Gaelic Mungret), David Small (An meetings about hurling, how for the Limerick Primary hurleys. Of course, as an Grounds, Limerick S.H. goal- Mhodhscoil), John Tuohy, does Pat like to relax? He Game team, he is the most officer in the Irish army, he keepers, * and Brendan Moran (St. Paul’s gets away from it all…by “capped” player at that level. is a marksman supreme David Bulfin presented the NS), Martin Noonan, Kevin lining out with the Ahane (Nowadays, Primary Game off the field too! Mackey Cup winners medals O'Connell (Pallaskenry NS). senior hurlers! appearances are limited to the following players: The City team’s Selectors/ Mark Buckley, Dan Goggin, Coaches/Organisers were: William O'Donoghue (JFK Paul O'Connor, Ciarán Crowe (Patrickswell NS), Memorial NS), Cillian Limerick School Project Go Games Boys & Girls Enright (Monaleen NS), John Tuohy (St. Paul’s N.S.), Footballers from the South, West, Donal O'Connell (Kildimo Joe Lyons (Ballybrown East & City Divisions N.S.), James Carrig, capt., N.S.), Pat Culhane (Limerick Hurling Development Pipped at the Post! Keith Cawley, Andrew Officer) and Dave Bulfin South Limerick reached the one of the shining lights on Carroll, Keith Dundon, (Mungret & Limerick goal- final of the 2007 Eithne the South team who lost to Cian Lynch (Patrickswell keeper, and teacher at Neville Cup by defeating an in-form West Limerick NS), David Dempsey, Gaelscoil Seoirse Clancy Patrickswell NS). Limerick City 5-5 to no score side in a high-scoring final. Eoghan Keogh (Scoil *(formerly a star-player with xxx in the semi-final. South cap- Chríost Rí), Brian Griffin, Scoil Mháthair Dé Andrew O'Shaughnessys the City Mackey Cup team) hurley tain, Kirsty O'Carroll was Kenny Power, Paul Joyce The Green & White Summer 2007 Summer 2007 The Green & White Prize Crossword To enter Competition 33, send a photocopy of your completed crossword or a list of answers to: The Green and White, Patrickswell N.S., Co. Limerick. Answers by e-mail to: [email protected]. Last term’s winners and answers are printed on Page 23. No. 33 Confused? Trasna Síos Look up "bas" 1 SAM NO CHIP hides what 2 Blood pump! Symbol of pronounced the Bruree hurlers are! (9) love? (5) "boss" in the 8 Biblical “Land of Milk and 3 Richie Bennis is Irish/English dictionary. Ed. Honey,” A, AN, CAN? (6) one, so is Alex 9 Limerick hurling captain in Ferguson…and 2006 (1,1,4) Mick O'Dwyer (7) 10 Fr. Casey’s GAA club is in 4 A short introduction! (5) which Limerick (regional) 5 The “Pole” Santa Claus and division? (4) polar bears live near (5) 12 Games Promotion Officer 6 Something baked for a birth- or General Post Office, day or a celebration (4) initially? (3) 7 The disc or shiny circle 13 A word that usually follows artists paint above saints’ “Hoola”? (4) heads (4) 16 Newspaper title, 10 Cardiff is its capital? (5) “The Limerick 11 Costa del Sol, Real Madrid, ------“? (6) King Juan Carlos—name the 17 A good egg sinks, a rotten country (5) one ------(6) 14 Ronan (1,4), Munster and 18 Wrongdoings, confessed at Ireland rugby star (1,4) confession (4) 15 Blend A STEP with care and 21 Dismantle a GUN and turn it turns into sticky stuff! (5) it into an antelope? (3) 17 A word that describes the 22 Where a bat hangs out… indirect movement of a and Batman hides out! (4) butterfly in flight (7) 24 The world’s 19 VAIN first name for a Scribble Box 14 Sios: second largest Russian—he was Terrible! (4) Kick for touch? country (6) 20 A sticker attached to the top 25 Food: hunger = drink:(?) (6) right-hand corner of an 26 Web-slinger, a.k.a. Peter envelope (5) Parker! (9) 21 A word that goes before Canal, Prix, Canyon and National (5) 26 Trasna: 22 The most populous country A Marvelous on Earth (5) Hero 23 A container for flowers (4) The Green & White Summer 2007 Summer 2007 The Green & White The Green and White Gallery

Patrickswell NS take a break dur- ing Mini 7s Co Finals Showcase

A chairde, At a recent meeting, a member of the Hurling Development Committee suggested a possible photograph for the cover of the next Green & White

Magazine. Why not have all the teams competing in the various school hurling finals lined up just as the Senior County hurlers lined up for the photograph used on the cover of the summer issue of 2006, Vol. Fine Gael leader 10 No. 3? This could be organised the day of the Enda Kenny gets Mackey Cup, or some similar occasion. a few tips on the Pat Culhane, art of hurling from Hurling Development Administrator, Limerick City Limericks No. 1 VAN! Drawn by: Kim Harrison, St. Pauls School Great idea! And one we will follow up in the near future. (Ed.) To showcase what you can do, send your drawings and jokes to The Green & White

The Gooch, Colm Cooper of kerry and Crossword No. 32 Winners two young fans at the The lucky winners are: Dear Editors, Primary Go Games Greg Lynch, Murroe N.S., Murroe, Co. Limerick How many players are on the new Primary Go Launch Eimear McCarthy, Cloverfield, Dromkeen, Co. Limerick Games teams? Ballybrown NS Girls Fiona Hannon, Kiltemplan, Clarina, Co. Limerick Donal Kiely, on a Slippery Slope Grange, Co. Limerick and 2 each Crossword No. 32 Answers Ten. The players are selected as follows: 3— each from Trasna: 1 Caribbean 8 Expand 9 Orange 10 Ithe 12 And the teams that contest the divisional final 13 Even 16 Pandas 17 Runner 18 Twat 21 Web 22 Isle Stephen Lucey gets 24 Editor 25 Colour 26 Gladiator from the losing semi-finalists. 6th Class players only The G&W treatment Sios: 2 Adare 3 Indians 4 Broad 5 Ahane 6 Exit 7 Ogre are considered. And, only one player per school is from Joe Lyons 10 Input 11 Honda 14 Venus 15 Nurse 17 Rebecca 19 Wide allowed. One linesman is also selected from among the 20 Total 21 World 22 Igloo 23 Loud ranks of the losing semi-finalists. The spirit of Primary Go Games is to give the honour of representation to as many different schools as possible. (Ed.) Games Camogie TeamCamogie Games Go Primary Limerick Girls Football TeamFootball Girls 2007 Games Go Primary Limerick Games Hurling TeamHurling Games Go Primary Limerick TeamFootball 2007 Games Go Primary Limerick Autumn ‘07 Autumn 34 ISSUE G&W for Watchout

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