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Follow us on Twitter @LimerickGAAZine The Throw In If you just got your copy of The Green and White at school, then This issue you’re much too young to remember when the first issue came out. 2 The Throw In (Unless you’re the teacher!) 3 General News This is the 50th Issue of The Green and White … a story that began in 1996 and is still being told three times a year. 4 Interview with John Allen It was the best of times …. Limerick had just defeated Tipperary 5 Meet Maurice Horan 5 to be crowned champions of Munster for the second time in 3 years. 6 Sarsfield Cup And the worst of times ….. Ciarán Carey’s team lost agonisingly to 8 Code of Good Practice for Young Players in the All final of that year, and Brian Tobin had a 9 Limerick Stars in Action goal disallowed for no obvious reason. The wait for the return of the 10 Larkin Shield Liam McCarthy Cup goes on. There were no computers or interactive whiteboards in class- 12 The Limerick GAA Club Draw rooms in those days. Wi Fi was unheard of. Mobile phones were 13 Meet Johnny Doyle just becoming popular. But one thing hasn’t changed. Everybody 14 County Football Shield wanted to play in the Cumann na mBunscol leagues for their 16 1996: The birth of The G&W schools. Who knows? Maybe get picked for the Mackey Cup. The 17 The G&W Covers Primary Game was in its infancy. 1996 was the year that it was introduced. 21 The G&W on Tour! Back to The Green and White. It’s a formula that has survived 22 --Ireland’s Ancient National Game the test of time. In this issue, we look back at the Allianz Cumann 23 Are you going to the Gym? na mBunscol activities of last term and look ahead to the competi- 24 The Lundon Eye tions to come. We meet the people who make headlines, John Allen, 26 Celtic Image Shield Maurice Horan, and others. We laud the achievements of St Paul’s 28 School Photos NS, winners of the County Shield and St Nessan’s NS, Celtic Image Shield winners. We relive the Sarsfield Cup and Larkin Shield and 30 Results Page the magical finals played under lights at Páirc na nGael. But now 31 G&W Gallery we have a 36 page magazine compared to the 16 page publica- 32 Prize Crossword tion of 1996. And the pages are bigger and they’re all in full col- 33 Cartoon Corner our. The Green and White has been voted Best Schools Publication 34 Fun & Puzzles on no fewer than seven occasions. Other counties such as Kerry and have seen the potential of such a magazine and are now pro- 35 In Off the Post ducing a magazine of their own. 36 The Back Door There are many people who make up a winning team. Gerry Bennis has been a crucial reason that the magazine is still in exist- ence 17 years on. The support of the Limerick Development Draw has been vital in ensuring that The Green and White has developed from its genesis in 1996. John Hayes of Pallas Printing was a constant presence until his retirement. Every club in Limerick has ensured that the magazine is distributed to schools throughout the city and county. The GDA’s who organise delivery of the magazine 21 to every corner of the county are also key members of the team. Editors: Joe Lyons and Ciarán Crowe Finally, our thanks to all who helped in any way with the Design: ConsidineDesign.com compilation of this milestone issue—including: Eamon Pelan, Declan Printing: Cube Printing Bromell, Tony Bromell, Aidan Ryan, Declan Hehir, John Mortell, Sales: 5,200 per issue Gearóid O Tuathaigh, James Lundon, Nora Ryan, Jonathan Derrin, Distribution: Gerry Bennis (061) 325077 Secretary: Mabel Mullane (061) 355057 Lisa Power, Declan Considine, Collette O’GradyMartin Kiely, Maurice Fitzgerald and Owen Sheehy. Editorial Address: NS, Co. Limerick E-mail: [email protected] Luimneach abú, Twitter: @LimerickGAAzine www.thegreenandwhite.com

Ciarán Crowe & Joe Lyons Front cover photo of the Limerick Senior Football team, mentors and Joint Editors supporters at the summit of Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, supplied by Martin Kiely.

2 Spring 2013 The Green & White +++News+++News+++News+++ New officers on Limerick Féile na n Gael 2013 County Board Féile is being hosted in in charge of Féile and he Limerick from July 5th to 7th. has a mammoth task on his The Green and White would supporter of this magazine. Féile na nGael is a national hands. Watch out for the like to wish every success to Donal takes over the purse festival of Hurling, visits to schools by celebrities newly-elected County Board strings from Owen Hayes and Handball for boys and during May. Owen has Chairman Oliver Mann, who has moved to girls under 14 years of age already met with officers Treasurer Donal Morrissey spearhead the Limerick and is based on the GAA of Cumann na mBunscol to and Public Relations Officer GAA Club Draw and is club unit. Owen Hayes is plan for this exciting event. Eamon Phelan. Oliver, tasked with co-ordinating a long-time supporter of Féile na nGael in Limerick the G&W, succeeds Liam this year. We would like Lenihan in the chair, while to thank Liam, Owen and Eamon takes over from Helen for their courtesy and Helen Cross, another ardent cooperation over many years. Boil and Bite Mouthguard Following the GAA’s Annual Congress in April 2012 a new rule was enacted that made it mandatory to use a mouthguard in all matches and training sessions from January 1, 2013 (for all age grades up to and including minor) and They are available for Eamon and Ann Cregan at the Croke at U21 and Adult level from purchasing through the Park Museum, shortly after Eamon was January 1, 2014. following local retailers: inducted into the GAA Hall of Fame The GAA are pleased to • Supervalu announce that an agreement • Centra has been reached to • Lifestyle Keep up to date with Limerick GAA distribute GAA/GPA mouth • Elvery’s ‘If you want something Not to be outdone, guards. The product range • O’Neills done, ask a busy man’ or Ger Downes, Gavin O includes both boil and bite • Sportsworld so the saying goes. Well, Mahony and Eoin Ryan are mouth guards and custom Further information on Eamon Phelan is certainly responsible for City GAA fitted mouth guards. The boil the implementation of a busy man. The newly- news. The easiest way to and bite mouth guards are Mouthguards for clubs, elected P.R.O. has wasted access these digital now available to purchase. parents and players can no time. If you want to know publications is to go to They come in four categories be found at www.gaa.ie/ what’s happening, look no www.thegreenandwhite.com. of protection: bronze, silver, medical-and-player-welfare/ further than County Board Links to both are available gold and platinum. mouthguards/. GAA News. on our Blog Winter 2012 €3.00 Winter 2012 Issue 2 €3.00

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3 The Green & White Spring 2013 Interview with John Allen

G&W: Are there any names that readers of The Green & White should watch out for this year--players who are new to the inter-county scene, perhaps?

John Allen: I suppose that one player who has impressed us a lot is Cathal King from Na Piarsaigh. He’s a musician and he’s trying to balance the two things. John Allen, manager of the Limerick Senior G&W: Well, he has a kindred spirit in yourself as you are Hurling team also a musician. Indeed, rumour has it that you played guitar in the Opera House in Cork. ball quickly and try to keep possession, it makes it difficult John Allen: I played a little music all right! Cathal was for your opponents to control the game. It’s obviously harder away on tour before Christmas but he came back in in hurling because of the smaller ball and the stick but that’s December and slotted in immediately. And, he had what you need to aim for because the speed of the game maintained a level of fitness that enabled him to do that, and the speed of players on their feet has increased so much. even though he had been away. He s in his mid twenties but he’s definitely one to watch. ...‘move the ball G&W: Have you any message for the young players who read The Green & White? Are there any aspects of the game quickly and try to that you think Limerick players need to improve upon?

John Allen: It’s interesting because one thing that we, as keep possession’... selectors, have noticed is, maybe, an inability to catch the ball properly in the air or maybe to approach a dropping G&W: What are your expectations for 2013? ball. Maybe it’s a lack of confidence or something. And another aspect is hooking and blocking. , (the John Allen: Our expectation is: to win every game. National Director of Hurling), often says that if you go to see Starting with the National League…. We want to beat Antrim a Kilkenny hurling training session, one thing you’ll always then Carlow, , Offaly and Wexford. After that, we see is a drill involving hooking and blocking. And, after want to beat Tipperary. After all, it’s Year Three for this group every All-Ireland, the stats will show that the team that does of players. the most hooking and blocking usually wins. G&W: Are you happy with the players and their attitude? G&W: Do you have a view on whether young players should be using a shorter or a longer hurley? Some people John Allen: Absolutely. I am dreading the week when we have wondered if players who use a light hurley will develop have to trim the panel and let players go who are so keen the strength needed in their wrists. and have put their hearts into it.

John Allen: There is definitely a trend towards shorter G&W: And is that the hardest part of the job? and lighter hurleys. When I was playing, most players used a 36 inch hurley. Now, 34 inch sticks are most common. John Allen: Without a shadow of a doubt. I hate doing it. I suppose, there isn’t as much ground hurling as there was in the past. I feel that Tipperary, for instance, have set the G&W: On a lighter note, who are the comedians on the panel? standard as regards the speed of movement of the ball and delivery of the ball. That’s one thing we are trying to John Allen: , definitely. And Seamus Hickey improve. It’s a bit like Barcelona in soccer. If you move the has a fair bit of devilment in him! G&W

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Meet: Maurice Horan Limerick Senior Football Manager

G&W: Are there any new faces we should look out for in Maurice: Yeah. He’s well on the way. He had the the Limerick football squad in 2013? operation at the end of last June and it takes about eight months before he’ll be back playing football so we’re Maurice Horan: Derry O’Connor from . looking at the end of March, hopefully. He damaged his He came on last year in the qualifiers but he should get cruciate ligament twice. It was the same knee each time. a few games from the start in this year’s League. Danny Neville is another guy whose name you’ll hear. We’ve kept G&W: So what are your expectations at the outset of the panel much the same as last year. And Seán Sheehan the League? from , Seán Finn’s; he’s a great bit of stuff-he has Maurice: First of all, obviously we want to win promotion. a great attitude. They’re the new guys on the panel. We want to play in the final in Croke Park. We want to G&W: Seán Sheehan played in the Primary Game in football. develop the panel. We want to get consistency into the panel. We want to avoid injuries. We’ve had a lot of injuries in the Maurice: And Bobby O’Brien. Bobby has been around for last couple of years. We want to get the younger lads on the a few years but he’s doing well this year. panel to get used to playing with the older guys like Stephen G&W: Do you find there is more young talent coming Lucey and John Galvin. Limerick has had a great backbone through? for the last ten years with those experienced guys so we want the young lads to learn from the experience of playing with Maurice: One thing about Limerick- even when we have these older guys so that they can learn from them. weak teams at minor or Under 21, there are always two or three guys in the group who are good enough to G&W: What skills do we need to promote in young players? play senior. If you look at the Under 21 teams, we are Maurice: One thing about Limerick over recent years is getting fellas every year- Ian Ryan, Darren Treacy, Eoin O’ that we’ve always been capable of developing scoring Connor, Derry O’Connor, Ian Corbett, John Riordan… forwards … Ger Collins, Ian Ryan, Derry O’Connor, Seamus G&W: Any retirements since last year? O’Carroll. All those guys are capable of taking scores. One thing that separates a decent forward from a very good Maurice: No. All the ‘old’ guys are back. John Galvin, forward is the ability to take scores with either foot, left or Stephen Kelly, , Stephen Lavin, Jim Donovan. right. So, during the week, if you can kick as many scores G&W: Is John Galvin fully recovered from his two over the bar as you can. That’s how you improve–constant cruciate injuries? repetition, high volume shooting. If you’re doing it on your own or if you’re doing it with a friend, that’s even better. G&W

5 The Green & White Spring 2013 West Limerick win Thrilling Allianz Sarsfield Cup Final West Limerick who won the Sarsfield Cup in the Gaelic Grounds West Limerick were crowned kingpins of primary schools Gaelic Football in the Gaelic Grounds but the issue was in doubt right up to the very last kick of a pulsating game. Played under floodlights in ideal conditions, this was a game that spoke volumes for the high standard of Gaelic Football in primary schools throughout the county. G&W

Adam Crowe of Doon CBS who played on the East Limerick team in the Allianz Sarsfield Cup

City captain, Colm Quiligan and West captain Caolan Dooley with referee JP Kiely before the Sarsfield Cup semi final

Joe Lyons of Cumann na mBunscol presents the Allianz Sarsfield Cup to Caolan Dooley South captain, Sean Clancy and West captain of the West Limerick team. captain Caolan Dooley with referee JP Kiely before the Sarsfield Cup Final

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Results

Semi Finals 1: West Limerick defeated Limerick City 2: South Limerick defeated East Limerick West Limerick win Thrilling Final Allianz Sarsfield Cup Final West Limerick: 3-5 : South Limerick 2-6.

West captain Caolan Dooley after the Sarsfield Cup Final

The East Limerick team that played in the Allianz Sarsfield Cup

The Green&White File

Name: Caolan Dooley Club: Primary School: Courtenay BNS Have you any pets? A dog called Bella Favourite TV programme: Favourite Food: Steak Limerick City boys who lost narrowly to West Favourite Band: The Script Limerick in the Sarsfield Cup semi final Last film you saw at the cinema: Skyfall Favourite Playstation game: FIFA Favourite Car: Aston Martin Last CD you bought: Now 82 Highlight of your GAA career: Being captain of the West Limerick team that won the Sarsfield Cup in 2012 Favourite venue: Gaelic Grounds Sporting ambition: to play for the Limerick senior football team Favourite GAA star: (Dublin) Your sporting hero (any sport): Michael Phelps (Swimmer) West Limerick who defeated Limerick Which sports do you play? Football, hurling, City in the Sarsfield Cup semi final rugby, soccer, golf, tennis

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Code of Good Practice In the introduction to its recently-published Code of Good Practice, the GAA states as its aim that young players ‘benefit from and participate in our in a safe and enjoyable environment where our Games are conducted in a spirit of fair play where everyone working on our behalf emphasises respect, equality, safety and non discrimination in all aspects of our work with children and young people.’ Young players benefit greatly from sports in terms of personal development and enjoyment. They must be encouraged to realise that due to their participation in sport, they also have a responsibility to treat others with fairness and respect. With rights there will always be responsibilities. All players (from Juvenile grades to Senior) are encouraged to ‘sign-up’ to the GAA’s new Code of Behaviour. By doing this they will agree to abide by Code, the main points of which are outlined below.

The Code can be summarised in three parts: 1. YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO • Be safe and feel safe. • Have fun and experience a sense of enjoyment and fulfilment. • Be treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity. • Comment and make suggestions in a constructive manner. • Be afforded appropriate confidentiality. • Participate in games and competitions at levels with which they feel comfortable. • Make their concerns known and have them dealt with in an appropriate manner. • Be protected from abuse. • Be listened to.

2. YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD ALWAYS • Play fairly, do their best and enjoy themselves. • Respect fellow team members regardless of ability, cultural or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion beliefs. • Support fellow team members regardless of whether they do well or not. • Represent their team, their Club and their family with pride and dignity. • Respect all coaches, officials and their opponents. • Be gracious in defeat and modest in victory. • Shake hands before and after a game as part of the Give Respect Get Respect initiative, irrespective of the result. • Inform their Coach/Mentor/Manager in advance if they are unavailable for training and games. • Take due care of Club equipment. • Know that it is acceptable to talk to the Club Children’s Officer with any concerns or questions they may have. • Adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour and their Club’s Code of Discipline. • Tell somebody else if they or others have been harmed in any way 3. YOUNG PLAYERS SHOULD NEVER: • Cheat – always play by the rules. • Shout at or argue with a game’s official, with their Coach, their team mates or opponents and should never use violence. • Use unfair or bullying tactics to gain advantage or isolate other players. • Spread rumours. • Tell lies about adults or other young people. • Play or train if they feel unwell or are injured. • Use unacceptable language or racial and/or sectarian references.

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Spring 2013 The Green & White Limerick Stars in Action

Limerick’s Kevin Downes in action. Photo by John Mortell in action. Limerick’s Wayne McNamara Photo by John Mortell in action In The All-Ireland Senior Championship, Phase 3, Limerick v Clare, . Photo by John Mortell

Richie McCarthy in action v Kilkenny, in Semple Stadium, Robbie Egan in action. . Photo John Mortell Photo by John Mortell

Stephen Walsh in 4 Limerick footballers selected for action v Kilkenny the Munster panel in Semple Stadium, Thurles. Photo by John Mortell

Munster Recognition for 10 Limerick Players The following 6 players won a Martin Seamus O’Carroll Ger Collins Donnelly Inter-Provincial Hurling title with Munster, March 2013: Tom Condon, Graeme Mulcahy, Wayne McNamara, Donal O’Grady, Gavin O’Mahony and . The following 4 players were selected for the 2013 Munster football panel: Seamus O’Carroll, Ger Collins, Thomas Lee and John Riordan.

Tom Lee John Riordan 9 The Green & White Spring 2013 South Limerick Girls win the Larkin Shield

After the final, Joe Lyons, of Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh, presented the Allianz Larkin Shield to Amy Rose Kennedy and her delighted teammates.

Balllylanders and Knockadea were well represented on the victorious South Limerick team

We can safely say that this game will be South Limerick reached the final when they overcome the remembered as The Kathleen Conway Final because, challenge of East Limerick in UL on the previous Friday. believe it or not, young Kathleen from Scoil Mocheallóg helped herself to FOUR goals in a classic display of clinical Another thing that will never be forgotten by those who sharpshooting. attended this final is the jubilation with which JP Kiely’s final whistle was greeted by the South Limerick girls and their West Limerick entered the game as slight favourites and huge throng of followers. G&W why not? They had defeated Limerick City in the semi finals, a City team hell bent on winning three in a row. But South Limerick had other ideas.

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Result

Larkin Shield 2013 Final Score South Limerick Girls South Limerick 6-4: West Limerick 3-2

Four goal hero Kathleen Conway win the Larkin Shield with team trainer John English after Larkin Shield Final

South Limerick who defeated East Limerick in the Meet Kathleen Conway semi final of the Larkin Shield at North Campus UL

Name: Kathleen Conway Club: Primary School: Scoil Mocheallóg Have you any pets? 5 dogs, 120 pigeons, 2 horses Favourite TV Programme: Eastenders West Limerick who were runners up in the Larkin Shield enjoyed playing under lights Favourite Food: Pasta Favourite Band: Little Mix Last film you saw at the cinema: Twilight Favourite Playstation game: FIFA 13 Favourite Car: Audi D4 Last CD you bought: One Direction Highlight of your GAA career: Winning the Limerick City who played in the Larkin Shield at UL Larkin Shield Favourite venue: Gaelic Grounds Sporting ambition: I would like to play for Limerick Favourite GAA star: Your sporting hero (any sport): Henry Shefflin Which sports do you play? Football, camogie & soccer East Limerick who played in the Larkin Shield in North Campus in UL

11 The Green & White Spring 2013 Limerick GAA Club Draw 2013

A Message from Owen Hayes All grants made from Club Draw profits go either directly or indirectly to games related activities, includ- ing the promotion and development of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football among the youth of the county. These grants are viewed as a vital investment in the future of Gaelic games in Limerick. Since the foundation of the G.A.A. in 1884 the priority has always been the youth of the country. Today, that priority remains the same. Here in Limerick the positive support of all clubs for the Club Draw is essential in order to provide the necessary financial backing to ensure that our young players can compete on an equal basis with Limerick GAA Draw Brochure players from other counties. Such support for the Draw has been forthcoming in the past for which I commend the clubs. In 2013 all clubs must respond in a meaningful way, as this is the only way a platform for future success at inter-county level can be constructed successfully.

Donal O hIcí, (Mr. Dan Hickey) former Chairman of Coiste Forbartha Páirc na nGael, is a long-time friend of The Green and White Magazine. In fact, in 1996, it was Dan and his committee who sponsored the very first issue of the magazine. Continued sponsorship from the Limerick GAA Club Draw over the years has ensured that the magazine has flourished and grown—and is now the top-selling sports publication in the county. John Allen, Oliver Mann & Maurice Horan at the launch of the Limerick GAA Club Draw which sponsors this magazine

Join the draw and support your clubJoin and theLimerick Draw G.A.A. To join the Limerick GAA Club Draw, contact Teresa Ryan on 061 – 326500. Details are also available on-line at www.limerickgaa.ie

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The first inter county Gaelic Football trophy of 2013 went to Kildare when the Lily Whites defeated arch-rivals Dublin in Parnell Park after extra time. Johnny Doyle, the Kildare captain, accepted the trophy on behalf of his teammates, having notched five points for his team in the final. Johnny is a veteran by any standards. In fact, this is his 14th season as an inter-county footballer.

Meet Johnny Doyle A Lily White who enjoys The Green and White Quick Facts Johnny Doyle won a Leinster Senior Football Championship The G&W team really enjoyed meeting this medal in 2000. hugely likeable legend of Gaelic football in Dublin recently. He was top scorer in the Championship in 2008 & 2012. We discovered that in his student days he won an Agricultural Colleges All-Ireland football title. He also won He was a Vodaphone GAA football All Star in 2010. an All-Ireland Colleges Cross Country medal and several He captained his county to the NFL Division 2 title in 2012. boxing medals. Without a doubt, he would have excelled at He was Kildare Senior player of the Year in 2004 & 2005. the top level of whatever sport he chose to play as an adult. Happily, for GAA fans the length and breadth of the country, he chose Gaelic football. Questions & Answers Doyle plays his club football for Allenwood and was Musical Taste: I’d be a trad man, named Kildare Footballer of the Year in 2004 and 2005. Christy Moore and that kind of stuff He won the Kildare Senior Football Championship with Allenwood in 2004. As a pupil at Allenwood National School, Height: Six foot, one inch Johnny’s love for football was boosted when a young teacher Occupation: Sales Rep from Kerry, Jim Hanafin, took up a post in the school. Master Interest in other sports: Golf Hanafin encouraged and guided the young lads and their Party piece: The Johnny Cash song, football fortunes prospered. ‘As a boy, my ambition was to play in the county A Boy named Sue! grounds, St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge,’ says Johnny. Limerick player you’d like to transfer to Kildare: ‘I never even dreamt of leading out my Ian Ryan—and Stephen Lucey and John Galvin! county in Croke Park.’ Every time we play Limerick we get a fierce hard Johnny’s background in athletics and his slim build mean he is naturally match off them! fit. While Kildare are regarded as one Favourite Gaelic Footballer: Maurice Fitzgerald of the fittest teams in any code, Johnny of Kerry, for his natural ability—and believes that there can be too much Dermot Earley emphasis on fitness in modern Gaelic Games. Favourite Sports: Star: Roy Keane ‘At the end of the day, you need to Advice to young players: Always be able to kick the ball over the bar to practise the skills of the game win games,’ he says. ‘Teams can lose sight of the skills of the game if they are obsessed with fitness. After all, it is your skill that gets you on a county panel to start with.’ G&W 13 The Green & White Spring 2013 St Paul’s NS are County Football Champions

St Paul’s celebrate The title of County victory in the Scoil Dean Cussen from Primary School football County Shield met East champions Lisnagry champions for 2012-2013 NS in the other semi-final and rests with the boys of St the sides were level at the end Paul’s National School in of normal time at 1-5 apiece. Dooradoyle who won the The Bruff boys went on to win prestigious title for the by 2-5 to 1-6. first time. This victory crowned a Played in the memorable season for St Paul’s all-weather North Campus who bridged a 31 year gap to in , capture the Spillane Cup in the St Paul’s made light of the City competitions. From then on, torrential rain to emerge coaches Ruairi Walsh and Kieran as convincing winners of a Madden were determined to tournament that showcased add the County Shield to the the wealth of football trophy haul. talent in the primary After the final, Joe Lyons schools of Limerick, both of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol city and county. presented the trophy to Stephen The final score of 2-10 to 1-5 was tribute to the Cotter-Gleeson captain of a delighted St Paul’s team. scoring ability of a Dooradoyle team who matched skill Mr Lyons praised all four teams who had contributed to a with total commitment in a thrilling contest to which their memorable day of football in spite of the adverse weather opponents Scoil Dean Cussen of Bruff added so much. conditions. He paid tribute also to referee JP Kiely who St Paul’s reached the decider by virtue of a hard- had officiated at all three games and also to Noel Hartigan, fought victory over West Limerick kingpins Courtenay Boys Games Manager, for his assistance in running the School from Newcastle West on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-6. competitions. G&W

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GAA President, Liam O Neill presents the County Colm Quilligan of St Pauls NS accepts Football Shield to St Pauls NS the County Shield from Joe Lyons of are County Cumann na mBunscol Football Champions

Action from the County Shield final. Photo by Declan Hehir, www.hehirfoto.com

Winning in the rain

St. Paul’s Under 13A Football Squad

1. Gearóid Hanrahan 2. Darragh O’ Shea 3. Cillian O’ Malley 4. Ben Martin 5. Stephen Cotter Gleeson (captain) 6. Joshua O’ Rahilly 7. Cian Tuohy 8. Evan Barrett 9. Colm Quilligan 10. Kian Barry 11. Seamus Hurley 12. Jonathan Doocey 13. Liam Lynch 14. Keith McInerney 15. Evans Ezekannagha 16. Conor Galvin 17. Patrick Hassett 18. Cian McDonagh 19. Eamonn Flahive 20. Conor O’ Malley St Paul’s NS County Shield champions 2012 21. Ben O’ Sullivan 22. Patrick Dwane

Coaches: Kieran Madden & Ruairí Walsh

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A Magazine is Born

A snapshot of national and international news headlines from 1996

1996 won the Munster senior hurling title in 1996 for the second time in 3 years, defeating Limerick Tipperary in a replay at Páirc Ui Chaoimh. In the drawn match at the Gaelic Grounds, Tipperary had led by ten points but Limerick had fought back to level terms. Limerick, captained by Ciarán Carey, defeated Antrim in the semi-final but lost the final to Wexford by a single point. Manchester United, who had already clinched the Premiership title, defeated Liverpool in the FA Cup final at Wembley by a goal to nil. The goal was scored by Eric Cantona. The trophy was accepted by Manchester United captain Roy Keane.

Some Interesting News stories from 1996 February 5: The Football Association of Ireland appoint station, Teilifís na Gaeilge (TnaG), is launched. Mick McCarthy as the national football Gaelic football: Meath GAA beat Mayo in the All-Ireland team’s manager. He succeeded .. Senior Football Championship final, after a replay, to win June 6: President meets Queen Elizabeth II their first title since 1988. at Buckingham Palace in London. Golf: Murphy’s Irish Open is won by Colin Montgomerie June 7: Detective Garda Jerry McCabe is shot dead by the (Scotland). IRA in , . Hurling: Wexford GAA beat Limerick GAA in the All- June 17: Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland Ireland Senior Hurling championship final. It is their first signed into law, repealing the absolute constitutional prohi- senior All-Ireland since 1968. bition of divorce under terms of the Fifteenth Amendment of Olympics: Swimmer Michelle Smith wins three gold med- the Constitution Act, 1995. als and one bronze in the Atlanta Olympics. December 13: On the opening day of a Dublin summit, Boxing: March 9 - Steve Collins, “The Celtic Warrior”, EU leaders achieve a breakthrough in the argument over successfully defends his WBO super middleweight preparations for a single European currency. title against Neville Brown at the Green Glens Arena, May 18: Ireland wins the Eurovision Song Contest for the Millstreet, County Cork. seventh time with The Voice, sung by Eimear Quinn and And? October 1996; THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE GREEN composed by Brendan Graham. AND WHITE APPEARS! October 31: Ireland’s first television

Conor & Fiona Quirke of Ahane, at , Ciaran Crowe, Tom Ryan, the launch of issue No. 1 in 1996, Limerick Primary Game team of 1996 at the Joe Lyons and at the launch were on the cover of issue No. 2 G&W launch with Limerick manager, Tom of G&W No. 1 Ryan, who launched the first issue 16 Spring 2013 The Green & White 50 Issues-a-Growing! This is the 50th issue of The Green and White. 17 years ago, the first issue of the magazine was launched by Tom Ryan. That was just months after Ryan had guided Limerick to two All Ireland hurling finals in three years. The venue for the launch was Na Piarsaigh GAA Club. The cover of the first issue featured a delighted Ciarán Carey raising the cup after No. victory in a thrilling Munster Senior Hurling 1 No. final. That front cover and the 49 that followed 2 it are reproduced here as a special treat for fans of the magazine. How many have you in your collection? If clubs, schools or individuals would like to own a full set of 50 magazines, contact us by e-mail at [email protected] A Magazine is Born or phone 061 355057. A full set will cost €100. A strictly limited number of G&W 1-50 Sets is being made available to mark the publication of our 50th issue. They will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Can you match–or better–these outstanding snaps? Send your photos to [email protected] or post them to The G&W, Patrickswell NS, Co. Limeick 21 The Green & White Spring 2013 Hurling: Ireland’s ancient national game by Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh

Hurling is Ireland’s most distinctive national field use of estate land ‘for the plays …men call horlings, with game. References to ‘bat and ball’ games are common great sticks upon the ground’. And there were further in the early recorded history of the sporting pastimes of efforts to suppress hurling (clearly, without success) in the peoples throughout the world. It is believed that early later middle-ages, up to the military conquest of Ireland Europeans had a game that involved ‘the ball…driven by the English monarchs in the sixteenth and early by a partly-curved stick’. It is likely that hurling, hockey, seventeenth centuries, and the collapse of the Gaelic shinty and other varieties of ‘stick and ball’ games evolved system of government and most aspects of its social life. from these early sports. But, even after the military and political conquest of References in old Irish manuscripts point to Ireland, hurling continued to be widely played – in all four ‘hurling’ contests in ancient times, even before the provinces – throughout the eighteenth and into the early coming of Christianity to Ireland. In the legend of the nineteenth century. Newspaper reports, private papers and ancient battle of Moytura, the battle was preceded by books and pamphlets all refer to the playing of hurling. a ‘hurling game’ contested by two teams representing the Different Irish words are found for the sport - iomáint, opposing armies. There are many other legends and báire, ‘commons’ (from ‘camáin) – and there were stories from folklore that relate to mythical heroes, such variations in descriptions of the manner of playing as Cuchulain, playing ‘with hurley and ball’. Interestingly, in different regions. But, overwhelmingly, references some of these stories state that the hurley sticks were brass to hurling described a field game within a confined, or bronze and likewise the ball: indications of how prized measured space ( a field) in which two teams played with were these objects. There is also a rich folklore, passed hurleys ( a curved wooden stick with a broad ‘bas’) and a down to recent times, associating places in the landscape small ball, with a core of cork encased in leather or other (particular fields, mounds, even lakes) with hurling scenes cover. These games attracted many spectators, and they involving fairies and spirits from the other world. More were patronized (and often the prizes provided for the concrete evidence that hurling was firmly established as winners) by the landed gentry. a sport in Gaelic society can be found in the references to Rising social and religious tensions, population hurling in the old Brehon Laws, including provision for pressure and poverty in the decades up to the 1840s led compensation for any person killed by a hurley or hurling ball. to a decline in rural sporting contests such as hurling. The problem with these numerous references, The great potato famine of 1845-51 – with massive deaths however, is that they are generally brief and do not specify and emigration – decimated Irish rural society, and led to any details regarding the dimensions or shape of hurley or the abandonment of many customs and social pastimes. ball, the rules of the game (if indeed there were uniform Hurling seemed to be dying out in the post famine decades. rules), the manner in which hurling was played, the numbers The revival began around 1870: the first set of rules was involved, or indeed any other details that we would written down in Killimor, Co in 1869, and in the nowadays expect of organized team games in any sport. 1870s new rules and the beginnings of a cluster of clubs However, it is clear that a ‘bat and ball’ game called in hurling were organized around Trinity College Dublin. hurling was widely played in Gaelic society throughout But the major breakthrough was the founding of the Ireland at the time that Strongbow led the Norman GAA in Thurles in 1884 and Cusack’s crusade to revive invasion of Ireland in 1170. We also know that in the hurling again. New rules, competitions and strong rivalries, centuries that immediately followed the Norman invasion, between clubs and later between counties, caught the the English king and the parliament established in Ireland public imagination. The revival had begun. Rules and by the Norman lords and merchants became concerned competitions and rivalries have developed ever since, making that, over time, some of the descendents of the Norman hurling, in the view of experts, the fastest and most conquerors were ‘going native’; that is, they were exciting field team sport with stick and ball in the world. adopting aspects of Gaelic culture, including hurling An ancient game, exclusive to Ireland. G&W and leisure pursuits. Thus, a law was passed by the parliament sitting in Kilkenny in 1367 (ironic, in the light Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, NUI Galway’s famous Professor of of Kilkenny’s recent heroics in hurling!), prohibiting the History, is a proud Limerick man.

22 Spring 2013 The Green & White Are you Going to the Gym? by Tony Bromell, former Mayor of Limerick and former member of Seanad Éireann

Tony taught in Sexton St. CBS during a golden era for Limerick hurling. He is known to primary school teachers the length and breadth of the country from his time as Registrar of of Education Are you going to the gym? This is a phrase which is often heard at present. There are many reasons for going to the gym: to keep fit, lose weight–or, in the case of athletes or sports stars of national and international fame, to build up muscle. In the old days there was more manual work and people did not need the gym. The late Paddy Clohessy, a Teachta Dála for Limerick and a member of that famous Limerick team of the Mackey’s, had no time for what he called “college boys”. According to Paddy, the men who did manual work only needed to learn the finer points of hurling to become great hurlers. He gave an example of a player on that famous team who worked in one of the mills in town. His job was to wait under the shoot for the descent of the 8-stone sack of grain or flour, bend to place it firmly on his back and then with a wriggle of his hips place it exactly where he wanted it on the horse and cart. “Imagine,” said Paddy, “A college boy going for a ball with a man like that.” His point was proven when Limerick met Tipperary in a championship match in the 1960’s when , a farmer in Tipperary proved the undoing of many of Mackey’s “greyhounds”. By “college boys”, Clohessy meant boys who were lucky enough to be able to afford to go to secondary school when they finished primary school--instead of going straight to work. The college boys of Sexton St. CBS hurling teams in the 1960’s were a hardy bunch, though. In the ‘60’s, they won the Harty cup four times in-a-row and a Munster football cup for good measure. In 1973 at least nine players from those teams won an all-Ireland senior hurling medal with Limerick, the first time Limerick had won the title in 40 years. At that time Sexton Street had the choice of students from the city and all surrounding areas. Lads like Noel O’Gorman and Séamus Shinnors from Newport, for example, earned their education and their hurling prowess the hard way. Such students got up at about 7 a.m. Factbox and began the long cycle to Limerick at 7.30 in rain and sleet In Limerick in 1964 and hail. There was no time out during the school day until 4 p.m. and then, for those playing hurling and football, it was Sexton St. CBS 5-10, St. Flannan’s up to the field until 6 p.m.–and then the long cycle home. 4-7 (Éamon Cregan as captain) Speaking to Noel O’Gorman and Séamas Shinnors, they told In Thurles in 1965 me that about fifteen of them would start out for home together Sexton St. CBS 6-6, De la Salle Waterford and by degrees, the lads from and Boher would turn off. Then the Newport two would be on their own for the rest 1-5 (Donie Russell as captain) of the long journey home. In Buttevant in 1966 No need for the gym then. The “college boys” had proven Sexton St. CBS 6-5, Thurles CBS 5-3 that they were men of steel. They proved it on the hurling field and in their commitment to their work. It wasn’t easy but they (Éamon Grimes as captain) earned their education. Such a lifestyle ended with Donogh In Thurles in 1967 O’Malley’s free education and free transport. There would be Sexton St. CBS 4-9, St. Finbarrs Cork 1-5 no need for the long distance cycle through hail, sleet and snow. ( as captain) The day of the gym had arrived!

23 The Green & White Spring 2013 The Lundon Eye By James Lundon

2001 Munster U-21 Hurling Championship versus Cork

Another rare Limerick success: enough time? Limerick were playing into the town end in the beating Cork in any championship in their own back yard is second half as the points kept going over. By now the scores always special. This victory was especially sweet as it came were level. , on one of his greatest days in a from a position of near hopelessness after a few minutes of Limerick jersey, was upended in the square with time almost the second half, with Limerick finding themselves 7 points up. Penalty to Limerick. down and looking down the barrel of a very heavy defeat Only a point was needed to go ahead. Keane duly against a rampant ‘Rebels’ side. drove the ball high over the bar. The Limerick support in It would be sweet revenge for Cork, who felt hard the open and closed stands went wild. Not the first time this done by in the previous year’s Munster U-21 Hurling final. team had gotten out of gaol. Not surprisingly, I no longer John Meskell got a last gasp free to take that final to a felt the cold! replay, which Limerick won by a cricket score at the Gaelic We stayed around for nearly an hour after the game. Grounds. Later that year, they defeated Galway in the All Who cared what time we got home at now! This was a Ireland final–our first All- victory to savour. The journey home Ireland in 13 years. is always shorter when we win. We Many of the 2000 team have to enjoy the good days–and were still available but things this was one of the great days had not gone well in the first for Limerick, as were the victories half of the opening match of against Tipperary, Galway and their Munster title defence and Wexford later in this campaign. Limerick found themselves five A note about the match points down at half time. programme: it was produced by the On the resumption, the gap Crosshaven Hurling and Football went out to 7 points and things Club and is a very fine 36 page looked bleak. The evening had effort. Just a few months before started to turn cold too, as the we adopted the euro as our official sun was being eclipsed by De currency, it cost the princely sum of Park’s high-sided stands. In one punt (€€1.27)! G&W my rush to get into the ground before the throw in, I had left my jumper in the car! I was already thinking of the very long journey back to Galway Success for and of not getting on the road Limerick in 1987 until well after 9:30 pm. (The The Limerick All-Ireland winning minor hurling team of 1984 matured into a thoughts of my Donegal-born travelling companion, who fine Under 21 team in 1987. Captained by Gussie Ryan from Claughaun, the had accompanied me just to Limerick U-21’s defeated Cork in the escape early from work and 1987 Munster final. The score was: see the countryside cannot Limerick 3-14 – Cork 2-09. Limerick have been particularly positive either!) went on to defeat Galway in the U-21 All Ireland final later that year. The Limerick didn’t panic and started chipping away at the score was: Limerick 2-15 – Cork lead, with point after point after point. The Cork crowd Galway 3-06. was getting restless; the Limerick travelling support was getting excited. The comeback was on but would there be

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St Nessan’s NS are County Football Champions

GAA) and all the teachers and parents who supported the St Nessan’s National School of teams on their respective journeys to the County semi-finals and were worthy winners of the Celtic Image Shield. final. He also The tournament took place in the North Campus in UL. St thanked Nessan’s overcame a spirited challenge from Doon Girls University of NS to capture the title. The Mungret girls defeated West Limerick for Limerick champions St Molua’s NS of Ardagh in the semi the use of their final while Doon overcame the challenge of Scoil Dean world class Cussen of Bruff to reach the final. facilities. St Nessan’s led by 4-5 to 1-2 at the interval and ultimately prevailed on a score-line of 4-8 to 2-5. Referee Mike Flannery After the final, Joe Lyons, Cathaoirleach of Cumann na with the captains before mBunscol Luimnigh presented the Celtic Image Shield to St the final of the Celtic Image Shield 2012 Nessan’s captain Rachel Fennell. Mr. Lyons thanked referee Mike Flannery, Noel Hartigan (Games manager of Limerick

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Joe Lyons of Cumann na mBunscol presents Doon Girls National the Celtic Image Shield School who were for 2012 to Rachel runners up in Celtic Fennell, captain of St Image Shield 2012 Nessan’s NS

St. Nessan’s N.S. Girls Under 13 St Nessan’s NS from Panel 2012 Mungret, winners of the Celtic Image Shield 2012 Rachel Fennell (Captain) Claire O’Meara Emma Conway Emma Bourke Eve Nealon Helene Dee Karin Mason Maeve Liston Shannon Barron Claire Goggin Róisín Moran Ailbhe Larkin Sarah Fitzgibbon Sarah Marnane Jade Yu Ellen Dalton Jenny Connolly Eimear O’Dea Emma Nkansah Tá áthas orm... Emma Kate Quin Aisling McNamara Kathlyn Costello Niamh Montano King Niamh Dillon Niamh Ryan Amy Rochford

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Caherelly NS football team

Ballingarry NS girls football team played in the West limerick league

Croom NS football team who Doon CBS played in the East played in the South Limerick Limerick Cumann na mBunscol championship football competitions

Donal O Mahony, captain of Tinneterriffe NS accepts the Doon Convent NS East Division East trophy from Paul Kennedy One girls football winners 2012

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Diarmuid O Connor, Chairman Owen Hayes of the Limerick West Limerick Cumann na GAA Club Draw presents a mBunscol accepts a cheque cheque for €5000 to Ciaran Garrydoolis NS football team from Owen Hayes of Limerick Crowe of Limerick City GAA Club Draw Draw. Cumann na mBunscol

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SCHOOL TEAMS FROM AROUND THE COUNTY SCHOOLS+++SCHOOLS+++SCHOOLS+++SCHOOLS+++SCHOOLS+++SCH Primary Schools GAA season gets off to a great start Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh, which organises Gaelic Games in over 140 primary schools throughout Limerick city and county, received a timely boost when Owen Hayes, on behalf of the Limerick GAA Club Draw, presented it with a total of €20,000 for the purchase of Jonathan Dervan of East equipment in all four Divisions within Limerick. Limerick Cumann na mBunscol It is a great boost to Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents Caherline NS football- to receive such support from the County Board’, said ers with their winners trophy Joe Lyons, Chairman of Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh. ‘Hurling can be an expensive pastime so financial Milford NS U13 B Football champs assistance of this nature is greatly appreciated.’ The Development Draw has been supporting Primary Schools Gaelic Games in the county since 1994. ‘In addition to the money given to the Divisional Boards, the Development Draw makes a financial contribution to The Green and White magazine which is the longest running magazine of its kind in the country and is supported by every club in Limerick. Owen Hayes, Chairman of the Limerick Development draw, presented the cheques at the Spring meeting of Cumann an mBunscol Luimnigh in St Paul’s NS in Dooradoyle. He spoke of the huge contribution that primary teachers make to the GAA in Limerick through the work of Cumann na mBunscol and of the County Board’s determination to support their efforts. The Cumann na mBunscol season is already in full swing with indoor hurling and camogie competitions underway in all Divisions. The County finals will be played in the Millennium Centre in in March before the action moves outdoors.

The boys of NS enjoyed a successful season

The girls football team from Scoil Chaitríona,

Tineterriffe 11-a-side winners The girls of St Fergus NS in Glin

29 The Green & White Winter 2012 RESULTS Limerick City Runners Up County Titles Winners CITY (Football) South Limerick 2-6 West Limerick 3-5 Competition Winners Runners Up Sarsfield Cup West Limerick 2-3 Under 11A Milford NS Scoil Chríost Rí South Limerick 6-4 Larkin Shield Sc Dean Cussen (South) 1-5 Under 13 A St Paul’s NS St Nessan’s NS St Paul’s NS (City) 2-10 Under 13 B Milford NS St Brigid’s NS Co. Football Shield Doon GNS (East) 2-5 St Nessan’s (City) 4-8 Under 13 C NS Scoil Mháthair Dé Celtic Image Shield U11 (Girls) St Nessan’s NS St Paul’s NS U13A (Girls) St Nessan’s NS Monaleen NS U13B (Girls) Milford NS St Paul’s NS

West Limerick

WEST (Football) Boys: Winners Runners Up Roinn A (15-a-side) Courtenay BNS Abbeyfeale NS Roinn B (13-a-side) Shountrade N.S Dromcollogher N.S Roinn C (11-a-side) Ballingarry NS Monagea NS Ardagh NS winners Ballingarry NS, Division 3 Roinn D (9-a-side) NS Broadford NS Football Winners in the West of the Division 1 title in 9-a-side football Roinn E (7-a-side) Carrickerry NS Ahalin NS Girls: Roinn A (9-a-side) Ardagh NS Dromcollogher NS East Limerick Roinn B (7-a-side) Killoughteen NS Shountrade NS

EAST (Football) Boys Football Winners Runners Up 13-A-Side: Lisnagry NS 1.3 Roxborough NS 1.2 11-A-Side: Tineterriffe NS 2.2 Doon CBS 0.5 South Limerick Results 9-A-Side: Oola NS 3.5 Caherelly NS 3.2 7-A-Side Cloverfield NS 7.8 Garrydoolis NS 2.5 SOUTH (Football): Boys Winners Runners Up Girls Football Roinn A: Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff 2-4: Galbally NS 1 -3. 7-A-Side Caherline NS 5.4 Scoil Caitriona Cappamore 4.0 Roinn B Croom NS 7 -2: NS 5 -0 9-A-Side Killinure NS 3.4 Tineteriffe NS 2.3 Roinn C NS 7- 8: Manister NS 1 -1 12-A Side Doon Convent 0.3 Knockea NS 0.2 Roinn D NS 2- 6: NS 1- 3 Roinn E Lough Gur NS 2 -1: Martinstown 0- 2

Girls Roinn A: Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff 2-0: Scoil Mocheallóg 0- 0 Roinn B: Galbally NS 6 -7: Bruree NS 1 -4

Caherline NS, East Cloverfield NS, East champions 7-a-side winners

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Green & White Gallery

Our thanks to Owen Sheehy, Maurice and Ciara Fitzgerald and Martin Kiely

for making their photos available to Ciara Fitzgerald us for publication. at the Colosseum Got some interesting pix on your phone or memory stick? Send them to The G&W, c/o Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick—or e-mail them to [email protected]

West Limerick Ciara Fitzgerald at the Vatican WEST (Football) Boys: Winners Runners Up Roinn A (15-a-side) Courtenay BNS Abbeyfeale NS Roinn B (13-a-side) Shountrade N.S Dromcollogher N.S Roinn C (11-a-side) Ballingarry NS Monagea NS Roinn D (9-a-side) Croagh NS Broadford NS Roinn E (7-a-side) Carrickerry NS Ahalin NS

Girls: Roinn A (9-a-side) Ardagh NS Dromcollogher NS Roinn B (7-a-side) Killoughteen NS Shountrade NS

Climb every mountain! Limerick SF selector South Limerick Results Joe Lee and Manager Maurice Horan SOUTH (Football): Boys Winners Runners Up Roinn A: Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff 2-4: Galbally NS 1 -3. Roinn B Croom NS 7 -2: Bruree NS 5 -0 Owen Sheehy, too cool Roinn C Ballylanders NS 7- 8: Manister NS 1 -1 for words! Roinn D Ardpatrick NS 2- 6: Kilbehenny NS 1- 3 Roinn E Lough Gur NS 2 -1: Martinstown 0- 2

Girls Roinn A: Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff 2-0: Scoil Mocheallóg 0- 0 Roinn B: Galbally NS 6 -7: Bruree NS 1 -4

Limerick Senior Footballers, Padraig Browne, John Riordan & Derry O’Connor on top of Carrauntoohill

If you would like to submit photos for inclusion in the G&W Gallery, post or e-mail your photos to us (our contact details are printed on Page 2). Original photographs will be returned to their owners.

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PRIZE CROSSWORD

To enter Crossword Competition 50, send a photocopy of your completed crossword or a list of answers to: The Green and White, Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick. Answers by e-mail to: [email protected]. See page 35 for last term’s answers and winners. No. 50 TRASNA 1 TOM TIN RUB? He directed The Corpse Bride and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (3, 6) 8 English version of Na Gardaí Síochána (6) 9 First name of an apostle--and a hurler called ‘Shocks’ (6) 10 Graeme Mulcahy & Kevin Downes (----) play hurling for Limerick. Find the word that fits (4) 12 Three dots, three dashes and three dots? (1.1.1.) 13 First name of the no.1 golfer in the world (----) McIlroy? (4) 16 Set fire to something--I GET IN? (6) 17 Make a comment (6) 18 Surname of 2012 All-Star hurling goalie & his cousins, ex Limerick hurlers Declan and Mike (4) 21 Belonging to it (3) 22 First name of Limerick hurler Browne and rugby star O’Connell (4) 24 Transform T KROSS to find the birds that bring the babies! (6) 25 When do bunnies hide eggs? (6) 26 The number on the second sub’s back? (9) 11 Armoured Scribble Box military SÍOS combat 2 A word that goes before vehicles (5) Times, Independent and Life 14 Surname of 20 Síos (5) ROG, a Winner alright 3 Niall Breslin? (7) player ? (1’4) 4 If David & Adrian are Breens, 15 In The Simpsons, Cletus is what are T.J., Donie & Dave? The Slack-Jawed ----- ? (5) (5) 17 T CREEPS? You’ve got to give 5 Odd, ------, this to get it! (7) Oddest? (5) 19 Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for 6 The mint ----, Heritage & Gaeltacht with the Affairs (4) hole (4) 20 Shouldn’t be in a beef 7 Opposite burger! (5) of cheap? (4) 21 SUSIE? This is The G&W’s 10 First name of Limerick hurlers: 50th! (5) Geary, Begley & Murray? (5) 22 A STEP? Mixture of flour & water used as an adhesive (5) 23 Second hand; DUES? (4)

32 Spring 2013 The Green & White +++SNIPPETS+++SNIPPETS+++ We met Stephen Lavin recently. He told us that, once again this year, the senior footballers have a serious amount of tip-top quality training under their belts and that the spirit in the squad is fantastic. He said the Carrauntoohill climb was a great idea and a brilliant bonding session. Brian Carthy Gareth Heagney, All-Ireland winner with Portumna (Co. Galway) and Principal teacher in Sixmilebridge (Co. Clare) wrote an article entitled, ‘Wearing the Green and White’ for our very first issue in 1996. He was 12 at the time. Recently, he said, ‘The Green and White is a ‘must have’ for GAA enthusiasts in Limerick. Packed with up-to-date news, interesting information and player profiles as well as professional production, it is no surprise that the magazine has gone from strength to strength since 1996. I have no doubt that it offers great motivation and encouragement to youngsters across the county to play, support and contribute to our Gaelic Games. It’s a must read for budding stars and supporters alike. , All Star goalkeeper and lifelong fan of The G&W Magazine, was also a contributor to the magazine in his primary school days in Patrickswell NS. Brian told us recently that he was really looking forward to the launch of Issue No. 50. “It’s always a great read,” he told us, “I always look forward to getting my copy, every time a new issue comes out. I always learn something new when I read The Green and White!”

John Tuohy, Principal, Noel Hartigan, County CARTOON Games Manager & GAA Uachtaran Liam O CORNER Neill in St. Pauls NS

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33 The Green & White Spring 2013 FUN&GAMES The Amazing GAA-Connections Quiz Match each fact from the first list with its partner from the second list

1 Billy Walsh, High Performance Director of the Irish boxing team A Won an All-Ireland football medal with Kerry in 1986 (and at the 2012 Olympics in London played at minor and under 21 level for his county) 2 Pádraig Harrington, winner of three ‘Majors’ and a successful B His father played senior football for Cork Ryder Cup golfer C He is a former President of the GAA (he also launched an 3 Danny O Reilly, lead singer with The Coronnas issue of The Green and White) 4 Niall Quinn, Arsenal, Man City and Sunderland & Republic of D He played in Cumann na mBunscol finals in Croke Park Ireland striker E Manager of the Donegal team that won the All-Ireland foot 5 , former Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach ball championship in 2012 6 Mick Galwey, rugby player who captained Shannon, Munster F Limerick and Munster Gaelic footballer from Croom, and Ireland and played for the British and Irish Lions nominated for an All-Star 7 Enda Kenny, leader of and current Taoiseach G Winner of 5 hurling and one football All-Ireland medal with 8 Jimmy Denihan, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Cork Affairs H He played underage football for Derry and won an Ulster 9 J.P. McManus, Limerick businessman, successful racehorse Colleges Gaelic football final with St Malachy’s owner, former co-owner of Manchester United I Played minor hurling for Tipperary and scored 2-3 in a 10 Shane Long, sharpshooting striker for West Bromwich Albion Munster minor hurling final and the Republic of Ireland J Played football for his club, Islandeady (and son of Henry 11 John Hayes, known as ‘The Bull’, Ireland’s most capped prop who won an All-Ireland senior football title with Mayo forward, who played for the Lions in 2009 in 1936) 12 Keith Duffy, member of chart-topping group Boyzone, who also K He played for Cappamore NS in football and hurling, acted in many episodes of Coronation Street represented East Limerick in the Mackey Cup and won a county title in the ‘long kick’ football competition 13 Sean Kelly, MEP for Munster L He got his names by hurling a sliotar down the throat of a 14 Jim McGuiness, a high performance director with SPL fearsome hound. He could defeat entire hurling teams on champions Glasgow Celtic F.C. his own. He could puck a sliotar miles ahead of himself and 15 Martin O Neill, manager of Sunderland FC (former manager of catch it before it hit the ground Glasgow Celtic and Aston Villa); winner of a European Cup M Former chairman of South Liberties GAA club; gained medal with Nottingham Forest access to the 1973 All-Ireland hurling final by climbing 16 John Galvin, winner of an All-Ireland basketball title with St. through the open Limerick dressing room window; sponsor Mary’s of Limerick hurling and football teams 17 Seamus O Carroll, World Championship winner in handball N Played at under-age level for Pallaskenry; cousin of Limerick 18 Darren Shan, bestselling author (Hollywood movie The All-Star hurler, Andrew O Shaughnessy Vampire’s Assistant was based on novels by Darren Shan) O He played in a minor All-Ireland hurling final for Dublin. His 19 Una Healy, singer with girl band, The Saturdays. father was an All-Ireland winning hurler with Tipperary 20 Cu Chulainn, the Hound of Ulster, a warrior hero who was P Last year she tweeted: “Best of luck to my native county called Setanta when he was a boy Tipperary in the All Ireland Hurling Semi-Finals today in Croke Park” Q Appeared on the front cover of The Green and White Magazine in 200X Jackie & Jill By Rocro R Played minor hurling and football for Wexford (and his first coach in Wexford was Br. J.L. Dormer) S He currently plays football for Cappagh and Limerick T Won 5 All-Ireland senior football medals with Kerry Yawn! I’d just love a match … (captain of the ‘4-in-a-row team in 1981)

Write your answers here: I’d love a new jacket …and a bag to match…

Any match! Camogie,

Handball,

Football… 11-K,12-Q,13-C,14-E,15-H,16-F,17-S,18-N,19-P,20-L

1-R,2-B,3-D,4-O,5-G,6-A,7-J,8-T,9-M,10-I, ANSWERS: ANSWERS:

SCORING SYSTEM: 5-9 (Fair) 10-14 (Good) 15 - 17 (Very good) 18 - 19 (Excellent) 20 (Wow! You deserve an ‘ology’!)

34 Spring 2013 The Green & White In off the POST

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Crossword 48 Winners: Emily Coughlan, Ballymac, , Kilmallock Dear Sirs, Jean Timmon, Garanbawn, Murroe I am sending you a few verses about the Green Nathan Conway, and White which may be of use for the next Massey Bridge, Clarina issue, No. 50. Best wishes with the publication and I look forward to reading it... Limerick GAA Yearbook Winners: Tom Aherne, Glensharold, Patrick Irwin, Feenagh, Kilmallock The Green and White Magazine Ciara Lynch, The magazine, the Green and White, Kiltannan, Croagh It is so colourful, interesting and bright, Shiofra Carey, For young and old it is a wonderful delight, Grange, Kilmallock And great reading for the whole night. Sinead Lenihan, Since ‘96 and issue Number One, Ballycannon, Croagh Chloe O Dwyer, And the addition of a website to log on, Ballybrood, Caherline With joint editors Ciarán and Joe so strong, Sure they and the team can do no wrong. Crossword 49 Answers: They publish a magazine so grand, Trasna: 1 Classroom Seven times awarded the best in the land, 8 Mackey 9 Calvin 10 Need A fanzine for the youthful fans, 12 Ans. 13 Test 16 Cheryl 17 A welcome addition to the news stand. Attack 18 Oats 21 Sit The magazine contains miles of news, 22 Teen 24 Refuse 25. Answer And reveals all the tip top views, Follow us on 26 Direction It is distributed through the Schools, And it banishes those austerity blues. Twitter! Síos: 2 Liked 3 Skyfall 4 Rocks 5 The Green and White A dedicated staff to answer the calls, Owlet 6 Fame 7 Fins Magazine now keeps Items relating to all shapes and sizes of balls, 10 Nacho 11 Eject 14 Erase 15 its readers and Taken 17 Attract 19 Amen 20 Photos of teams in fields and halls, followers up to date with Saudi 21 Steve 22 Tesco 23. Eden And colour photos to put on the walls. all the latest Allianz The story of the Primary School Game, Cumann na mBunscol Crossword No. 50 Which provides the players with their own fame, news on Twitter. But To be in with a chance of winning a Variety in the contents, never the same, that’s not all. There are prize this time out, send a photocopy The Lundon Eye and Down Memory Lane. also regular Tweets for of your completed crossword to Feature on the players and on the schools, The G&W, Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick GAA fans Who operate under the Cumann rules, Limerick. Alternatively, you can fax about county, club The cups and trophies are the sports jewels, your answers to: and school teams And the action shots highlight all the duels. 061 355978, or e-mail them to: and players--as well Within the covers there’s lots of news, [email protected] as breaking GAA With experts all giving their views, news! Log on and Coronation Street’s introduction shows chimney flues, follow us. The link is Dear G&W, Reading the magazine banishes all the blues. @LimerickGaaZine. It is the best of the whole lot, I would love to win (a prize in the With sales of five-thousand-two-hundred got, Crossword Competition). We are Three issues per year all on the dot, only a small parish and have only Makes it the King of the Primary Schools crop. kinda been known from last year Many people in the country were shifty, when we won the Munster in sen- And not enough of them thrifty, ior hurling. The Green and White team are nifty, and thanks! ... As we welcome issue number FIFTY. Tom Aherne Emily Coughlan, Effin

35 WWaterfordaterford hurler Paul O Connell Conor Allis

Colm Gooch Cooper, Kerry As we celebrate Issue No. 50 of The Green & White, a quick look through the Back Door reveals some of the many well known personalities who have been photographed reading the magazine over the years. Among the hundreds of others who have Cork All Star Gra been snapped reading a copy of Limerick’s ham Canty favourite sports magazine are: former Shane Mc Grath, minister, Mary Hanafin, Westlife member, Darron O Sullivan, Tipperary All Star hurler Cian Egan, Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, former Kerry Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern , Limerick manag- ers--, & Eamon Declan Hannon Cregan, soccer manager, Martin O Neill, RTE’s and ... to name just a few!

Sales of The G&W now stand at over a quarter of a million since 1996!

ForFormermer GAA President, Kilkenny’s Tommy Christy Cooney Walsh Eoin Bomber Liston, Dympna O Brien Kerry & Anna Geary

Justin McCarthy, former Limerick manager

Kilkenny manager , Kilkenny manager Johnny Doyle JP McManus FormerFormer GAA President, of Kildare Nicky Brennan John Galvin

Seamus Hickey

Tadhg Kennelly, Kerry Keith DufDuffyfy Anthony Maher, Kerry

Primary Game 2007 Launch

Liam O Neill, current Look out GAA President Limerick hurler Kevin Downes for G&W ISSUE 51 Legendary Tipperary hurler The Dwane brothers Summer '13 Contact us if your school or club needs to order extra copies [email protected]