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Follow us on Twitter @LimerickGAAzine The Throw In The last time started a new season as Munster champions This issue in Minor and Senior was over 70 years ago. So, as we look 2 The Throw In forward to a new season on the playing fields, we know that it will be hard to match the triumphs of 2013. Unless Limerick can manage 3 General News to take the next step and win an All title. That must be the 4 Cumann na mBunscol News hope for 2014. 5 T.J. Ryan in the Spotlight We have new management teams in both Senior Football and 18 6 Sarsfield Cup Review Senior Hurling. In Donal O Grady’s case, it is a return to the job he 8 John Brudair, Senior Football Manager held in 2011. Incidentally, is Limerick the only county in history to have joint managers for a senior inter-county team? And one of the 9 Meet Cian Lynch joint managers has the same name as the team captain! If Limerick 10 Larkin Shield Feature manage to bring the McCarthy Cup back to Shannonside in 2014, 12 Brian Ryan, Minor Hurling Manager will other counties follow the Limerick template and appoint joint 13 Munster GAA Awards managers? 14 2013 County Football Shield In this issue, we speak to Dónal O Grady’s partner in man- 16 Celtic Image Shield agement, T.J. Ryan and also to John Brudair, who has taken over the Limerick Senior football manager’s bib. It’s a long time since a 18 The Green & White on Holidays Limerick native wore the bainisteoir’s bib for the football team. 20 The Lundon Eye John Brudair has lots of ideas and ambition. We wish him well. 22 East Limerick Schools Niall Moran has decided to bow out after a decade in the Limerick 23 Niall Moran Interview colours. Fittingly, he won his Munster medal after years of close 24 City Schools shaves, near misses, trials and tribulations. As one of the most innovative and thoughtful coaches around, Niall’s thoughts are 26 West Limerick Schools always worth reading. 28 South Limerick Schools On the schools front, we welcome new officers to the Board of 30 Results Limerick City Cumann na mBunscol. The seeds of hurling success are 31 The G&W Shooting Gallery sown in the primary school and, in primary schools throughout the 32 Prize Crossword city and county, the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol season is already 33 Cartoon Corner in full swing. Indoor hurling and camogie are well under way. Mini Sevens have also started. And, for some lucky boys and girls, 34 Fun & Puzzles the road to Croke Park beckons. As every player on the successful 35 In Off the Post Limerick teams of 2013 will tell you, the first steps on the ladder 36 The All Black Door to success were taken in the jersey of their primary school. There’s an overview of the season’s activities in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on page 4. You can keep up to date with the progress of the different competitions by logging on to www.thegreenandwhite.com. If you would like to see YOUR school featured in these pages, send in photos, articles etc to us at info@thegreenandwhite. Speaking of schools, history has already been made in 2014 as two Limerick schools, Ard Scoil Ris and Scoil na Trionóide Naofa, Editors:13 Joe Lyons and Ciarán Crowe Doon contested the Harty Cup final. A sure sign of the healthy state Design: ConsidineDesign.com of hurling in the schools of the county. There’s an interview with Printing: Cube Printing winning captain, Cian Lynch on page 9. Sales: 5,200 per issue We wish all our readers a successful season and hope you all Distribution: Gerry Bennis (061) 325077 enjoy playing and watching . Secretary: Mabel Mullane (061) 355057

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2 Spring 2014 The Green & White +++News+++News+++News+++ Limerick enjoying Richie’s All-Star New life ... in Leinster! Award Limerick minor football team Richie McCarthy from the Limerick is playing in the Leinster Blackrock club followed in the Minor football league in footsteps of and order to get much–needed when he was jersey match experience. In the named as full back on the 2013 opening matches of the All Star hurling team. Richie Limerick fans enter 2014 campaign, Limerick defeated was also named as Munster with ambitions of success Carlow and lost to Meath. Hurler of the Year 2013. in football and hurling. Limerick will also be , contenders for the title of Best Dressed Team. The new Toughest look Limerick jersey, (home Munster Player and away strips), was 27-year-old David Breen launched in January at King of Na Piarsaigh GAA Club John’s Castle. was named as the Toughest An ideal birthday, AIB Munster Club Player Confirmation or graduation for 2013 at a ceremony in present... Croke Park. “It’s a great thing being involved in a club that is lives in Dublin where he Gareth Heagney so successful but one of the works as a physiotherapist in When Portumna from took the field on St drawbacks is that it is a long one of the country’s leading Patrick’s Day and won their fourth All Ireland club season”, says David who sports clinics, title, one of their star performers was a player with strong Limerick connections. Gareth Heagney, holder of three All Ireland winner’s medals, learned his Sam to the Summit hurling in Donoughmore National School and in the Sam to the Galway dual player Alan colours of South Liberties. Gareth won a Mackey Cup Summit, is Kerins who had both the Sam medal in 1996, played in the Primary Game that year a unique Maguire trophy and Malachi and went on to play for Limerick at minor and Under fundraiser O’ Brien’s winner’s medal 21 level. which will from the 1887 football final When Gareth’s family returned to their Galway see the Sam at the launch. (Limerick were roots Gareth switched to the Portumna cause. Maguire Cup and an All winners of the first All Ireland Today, Gareth is Principal of Sixmilebridge National Ireland football medal from football final in 1887.) School… and a big fan of The Green and White. each of the 32 counties reach All money raised by ‘Sam the top of Ireland’s highest to the Summit’ will go to helping mountain, Carrauntoohil. some of the most vulnerable The idea comes from former communities in Zambia.

Tommy Cooke and Tony Herbert The oldest surviving All Ireland medal winner passed away in February in his hundredth year. Tommy Cooke from Knockainey was born in 1915 and was a member of the Limerick team that won the All Ireland senior hurling title in 1940. Tommy represented Limerick in both football and hurling. A few short weeks later, the last surviving member of the famed 1940 Limerick hurling team, Tony Herbert from , passed on to his eternal reward. Tony won 9 County Championships with Ahane (5 hurling , 4 football) before moving to Dublin with whom he contested two All Ireland finals. Tony was 94 when he joined his former teammate for the great hurling match in heaven.

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Fixtures 2014 Indoor Hurling and Camogie Round Robin System Wednesday 26th March at 11.45 am Hurling 1.15 pm Camogie

Mini Sevens Football Mabel Mullane, Wednesday 30th April at UL Patrickswell NS, Round Robin System with GAA President, Liam 11.30 am Girls O Neill marking 1.15 pm Boys Mabel’s 17 years of dedicated Limerick delegates Pat Ryan service as Mini Sevens Hurling & Camogie and Ciaran Crowe at the Secretary Wednesday 7th May at UL Allianz Cumann na mBunscol of the G&W Round Robin System National AGM in the Heritage, Magazine 11.30 am Hurling Co. Laois 1.15 pm Camogie

Mackey Cup (Hurling) Tuesday 13th May 3.30 pm South V West 4.15 pm East V City 5.15 pm Final Venue: Gaelic Grounds

Neville Cup (Camogie) Thursday 8th May 3.30 pm South V City 4.15 pm West V East 5.15 pm Final Venue: Gaelic Grounds The Winners’ Enclosure, INTO Cornmarket National Awards, Leader Cup (Hurling) Croke Park! Uachtaran CLG, Keeping up with all the Liam O Neill celebrates with Thursday 12th June Doon CBS & G&W Magazine latest Allianz Cumann na 1.00 pm West V South 1.45 pm City V East mBunscol news 3.00 pm Final Venue: Gaelic Grounds The Green & White Magazine Website: www.thegreenandwhite.com Green and White Shield Lots of news, links, useful details and on-line editions (Camogie) of recent issues of the magazine Tuesday 17th June 1.00 pm South V City On Twitter: The Green & White Magazine 1.45 pm East V West Twitter ‘handle’: @LimerickGAAzine 870 followers (Target: 1,000 followers by Christmas 3.00 pm Final At the Munster AGM in Ennis, Venue: Gaelic Grounds County Chairman, Joe Lyons 2014). Followers can look forward to a steady stream with the new Chairman of the of Limerick GAA news, Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Notes: City Board of Allianz Cumann updates, quiz questions, anagrams, photos, funny facts • Panels for Mackey Cup na mBunscol, Ruairi Walsh, and lots of other interesting odds and ends. and Neville Cup, St. Pauls NS strictly 21 players. National Cumann na mBunscol Website: cnmb.gaa.ie St Nessan’s NS • Players Under 13 years celebrate victory Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh Blog: of age: cumannnambunscol.wordpress.com Born on or after 1st January 2001. 7,400 ‘hits’ (Target: 10,000 ‘hits’ by Christmas 2014) • Mackey Cup and We are always delighted to receive suitable Neville Cup teams, information and photos to upload to the Blog. 15 players. E-mail The Green and White Magazine: • Leader Cup, [email protected] 15 players. • Green and White Shield, 12 players. 4 Spring 2014 The Green & White Cumann na mBunscol News T.J. Ryan Co-manager of the Limerick senior hurling team TJ: Donal and myself have TJ Ryan, bainisteoir a good working relationship where all duties are discussed and shared, along with Paul and Mark. Donal is mainly looking after the coaching side with the media responsibilities resting with me. G&W: Who are the members of the ‘backroom’ team and T.J. and Donal, Limerick’s joint what are their managers responsibilities? Donal – Co-Manager Paul Beary – Selector G&W: Hi T.J. First things first: thanks for doing a great job Mark Lyons – strength and conditioning coach printing the Green and White Magazine for the last couple Joe Hannon – Liaison Officer of years! Ger O Connell – Kit Manager TJ: You’re very welcome. It’s a pleasure for us Mark van Drumpft – Physio (Cube Printing) to be involved. Dr – Team doctor G&W: Right then, down to business: what are the strengths G&W: Based on what you’ve seen so far, what ‘new’ players of Limerick hurling at present? look likely to make their championship debuts this year? TJ: The amount of very good work that’s being done at TJ: Very early days and I don’t want to put the jinx on underage level and the good work the GDAs are doing. Most anyone. As you have already seen quite a few new faces clubs around the county are making great efforts to promote appeared in the league. hurling. Winning the Munster championship at both senior level and minor level last year has raised the profile of hurling in the county. Also, in recent years, Ard Scoil Rís have raised The T.J. File the bar - and it’s great to see more and more new Limerick teams in the Harty Cup. Favourite food: Home cooking. Morrison’s in Ballysimon for lunch G&W: In your opinion, are there any hurling weaknesses that need to be addressed in the County? Favourite car: My first one, a Toyota Starlet TJ: I’d like to see more work done in the secondary school Favourite film: Don’t really do the cinema or television. sector. I think underage competitions should be played on a (Haven`t time!) league basis where all teams qualify for knock-out stages. I believe club championships should start later in the year. Favourite TV programme: You’ll usually find ‘At the There would be no need then for clubs to be training so early Races’ on when I have the telly in the year Favourite pastimes (outside of GAA): Horse Racing G&W: What style of play do you think suits Limerick best? Favourite Limerick hurler: Great admiration for all TJ: Difficult one. Style of play is normally dictated by the per- Limerick players. sonnel available at that time. The current squad is very skilful. Favourite hurler: G&W: Is the senior hurling panel for 2014 complete, or can new players work their way onto it? If so: what do they Favourite non-GAA sports star: Davy Russell need to do? Favourite singer/band: Bruce Springsteen TJ: No, it’s always open to players going well with club or Favourite holiday destination: Florida college teams. Favourite memory from hurling career: G&W: What are your hopes for the coming league/ 2005 County Final success championship season? TJ: Hopes are always to win every game. Favourite memory from Limerick hurling career: Drawn Munster final v Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds, G&W: With respect to your co-management with Donal O in 1996. Grady, what duties have you taken responsibility for separately/collectively? 5 The Green & White Spring 2014 South Limerick turn on the style for Sarsfield South win Cup triumph the Sarsfield Cup There was great delight at the Gaelic Grounds when the final whistle signalled that South Limerick had added the Sarsfield Cup to the Mackey Cup they had won in June. Both interdivisional titles for boys rested in South Limerick as 2013 drew to a close. Páirc na nGael witnessed great scenes of jubilation in 2013 but it would be hard to surpass the fervour and excitement on view when the famous stadium hosted the 2013 Sarsfield Cup. Amid joyful scenes, Joe Lyons presented the Sarsfield Cup to South captain Gearóíd Ó Leary from Scoil Dean Cussen in .

South Limerick captain Gearoid O Leary accepts the Sarsfield Cup from Joe Lyons, Chairman of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh

South Limerick were worthy winners of Sarsfield Cup 2013 East Limerick boys football team who played in the Sarsfield Cup in November 2013

Limerick City team that defeated West West Limerick team that lined out in Limerick in the Sarsfield Cup in UL the Sarsfield Cup at UL 6 Spring 2014 The Green & White

East Limerick South win Padraig Harnett (Ahane NS) David Hickey (Killinure NS) Sean Quigley (Killinure NS) Jack O’Carroll ( NS) Cian o’Donovan ( NS) Aaron Landers (Oola NS) Results Eddie Stokes (Oola NS) the Sarsfield Cup Jake Kennedy (Caherline NS) Semi Finals Played at North Campus, UL James Halvey (Caherline NS) 1: Limerick City 3-5 : West Limerick 2-4 Andy Shanahan (Lisnagry NS) 2: South Limerick 4-5 : East Limerick 0-11 Sean Quirke (Lisnagry NS) Final Tom Marsden (Lisnagry NS) South Limerick 1-5 : Limerick City 2-0 Mark Donnellan (Lisnagry NS) South captain Gearoid O Leary and East captain Andrew Shanahan with referee Calum Ryan (Roxboro NS) Mike Flannery before the semi final of Ben Davey (Roxboro NS) the Sarsfield Cup Tony O’Sullivan (Roxboro NS) Alex Long (Roxboro NS) Limerick City South Limerick Darragh Hanley (Tineterriffe NS) Eoin Smyth ( NS) John Moloney (Monaleen NS) Patrick Shanahan (Glenbrohane) Chris Thomas (Doon CBS) Micheál O’ Hanrahan (Monaleen NS) Peter O’Dwyer (Glenbrohane) Cormac Ryan (Doon CBS) Jason Alyward (Monaleen NS) Jack Reilly (Glenbrohane NS) Sean Maher (Doon CBS) Mark Harty (Monaleen NS) Shane O’Donoghue (Glenbrohane NS) Aidan McNamara (Barna CBS) Jack O’ Donovan (St Nessan’s NS) Ed Noonan ( NS) David Rickard (St Nessan’s NS) Mikey Cleary (Ballylanders NS) Lochlainn O’Keeffe (St. Nessan’s NS) Mark Faust (Ballylanders NS) Keith Dempsey (Scoil Chríost Rí) Frankie Barrington ( NS) Conor O’ Shaughnessy (Scoil Chríost Rí) Sam Cronnolly (Bruree NS) West Limerick Dylon Burke (Scoil Chríost Rí) Matthew Howard (Bruree NS) Keith Mc Inerney (St. Paul’s NS) Sam Lyons (Bruree NS) Keith O’Kelly (Ballingarry NS) Darragh O Shea (St Paul’s NS) Robbie Breen ( NS) Daniel Geraghty (Ardagh NS) Seán O’ Shea (Milford NS) Adam Hanley (Athlacca NS) Michael Keane ( Boys NS) Donnachadh O’ Daláigh (Milford NS) Dean Lyons (Bulgaden NS) Andrew Meade ( NS) Ross O Brien May (Milford NS) Mark Fitzpatrick (Bulgaden NS) Daniel Normoyle (Courtenay NS) Barry O’ Connor (Ballybrown NS ) Jack Barrett (Bulgaden NS) Luke O’Flynn (Ballingarry NS) Dara Punch (Ballybrown NS) Owen Murphy (Scoil Dean Cussen Olan Quigley ( Boys NS) John Moloney (An Mhodhscoil) Adam O’Dwyer (Scoil Dean Cussen) James Molyneaux (Dromcollogher NS) Patrick Kirby (Patrickswell (NS) Gearóid O Leary (Scoil Dean Cussen) Michael Conlon (Gaelscoil O’ Doghair) Adam Koyce (St Brigid’s NS) Fergal O’Connor ( NS) Eoghan O’Connell (Abbeyfeale Boys NS) Jamie Galvin ( NS) Ben Herlihy (Ballyagran NS) Luke Gleeson (Gaelscoil O’Doghair) James Hourigan (Gaelscoil Sairseail) William White (Ballyagran NS) Michael Barrett (Broadford NS) Cian McNamara (Ballyagran NS) Brian Foley (Killoughteen NS) Roghnóirí: Darragh Cunningham (Knockainey NS) Cathal O’Neill (Adare Boys N.S) John Scanlon (St Nessan’s NS) Patrick Reale (Knockainey NS) Bryan Nix (Courtenay NS Capt) Mike Cronin (Christ the King BNS) Ciarán Sheehan ( NS) Sean McMahon (Shanagolden NS) John Tuohy (St Paul’s NS) Colm O’Keefe (Kilfinane NS) Brian Ahern (Broadford NS) Joe Lyons (Ballybrown NS) Ethan O’Sullivan (Croom NS) Brendan Guiry (Ahalin NS) Evan Mulcahy (Kilbehenny NS) Daniel Twomey (Adare Boys NS) Declan Gilligan ( NS) Diarmuid O’Flynn (Ahalin NS) Jimmy Quilty (Ardpatrick NS) Michael Cremin ( NS) Shane Hanrahan (Galbally NS) South Limerick add Cillian O’Shea ( NS) Roghnóirí: Conor Hanley (Scoil Mocheallóg) Ian Ryan (Kilcolman NS) the Sarsfield Cup Brian Howard (Ballylanders NS) Michael Murphy (Dromcollogher NS) to the Mackey Cup Diarmuid O’Connor (Courtenay NS) Roghnóirí: they won in June Diarmuid Carroll (Ballyagran NS) Brian Fitzgerald (Martinstown NS) Ollie Coffey 7 The Green & White Spring 2014 Limerick Football manager John Brudair talks to The Green & White

Q. What are the goals for stepped down after When Maurice Horan Limerick in 2014? Limerick’s exit from the play–offs in 2013, John Brudair John Brudair: To perform well in Division Three and was immediately installed as favourite to replace the Mayo Championship; To blood some new players for the future native. John, a native of Dromcollogher, is the first Limerick- born manager of the county senior football team since Davy Q. What is your view on the decision to seed Kerry and Quirke almost 20 years ago. Liam Kearns, Mickey Ned O for the Munster Championship, thus reducing greatly Sullivan and James Horan have all worn the bainisteoir ‘s the hopes of any of the other counties of making the bib during that period. Now John has taken on the Munster Final? challenge, one that is even more daunting as Limerick will JB: Overall it is just an unfair system. Why should they be have to defeat either Kerry or Cork if they are to reach a kept apart? Munster final. John is relishing the task ahead as he told the Q. What skills do young Limerick players need to Green and White practise most? JB: All the basic skills like being proficient off both right and The Green and White File left hands and feet, tackling and scoring.

Name: John Brudair Q. Where should Limerick play their home National Birthplace: Limerick League matches?

Club: Drumcollogher-Broadford JB: The Gaelic Grounds for the big, open field and Primary School: St. Joseph’s N.S., Drumcollogher facilities. However, if the viewing area in ’s Mick Have you any pets? New Yorkie puppy and two Neville Park improved, it could provide a good goldfish atmosphere for league games where the crowds are traditionally smaller. Favourite TV programme: Frasier

Favourite Food: My wife’s cooking Q. Who is your all-time favourite Limerick Gaelic Favourite Band: Varies really but always go back to Bob footballer? Dylan and Neil Young JB: One of the Johns- Quane or Galvin Last film you saw at the cinema: Despicable Me 2 with my two girls....haven’t seen too many over 12 films in Q. Name 3 young Limerick footballers who could make last few years championship debuts in 2014 or 2015? Favourite Playstation game: n/a unless you can count JB: Gearoid Hegarty, Micheal Brosnan and Mike Space Invaders Fitzgibbon Hobbies: reading sports autobiographies; watching just about any sport; golf and keeping fit when I get around Q. What is your opinion on the matter of Limerick clubs who choose not to promote ? to doing it JB: It’s good for players to experience other sports and Favourite Car: Aston Martin there are some promising football players who don’t get Any famous relations? My Dad won Munster hurling a chance to develop their talents with Limerick in the 50’s and my wife is a cousin of

Jimmy Barry Murphy Q. Where do you stand on the issue of dual players? Last CD you bought: Last time I bought a CD it was with JB: I love both sports so find it very hard to argue the

punts... can’t remember case if a player really wants to try it but it is extremely Highlight of your GAA career: Playing and winning difficult to prepare properly for both codes in the county titles with my friends from Drom-Broadford. modern era. In management terms, winning Munster club competitions: football with Drom-Broadford and hurling Q. Have any of the 2013 panel announced their with Charleville retirement from intercounty football? JB: Andrew Lane, but others are considering their Favourite venue: Croke Park–just for the enormity of the position setting Sporting ambition: To keep enjoying involvement in GAA Q. What attracted you to the job of Limerick football Favourite GAA star: Jack O’Shea from my younger manager? days watching Kerry, Ciaran Carey in the 90s JB: I was asked by the players to get involved in some especially when he was in full flight and, being fashion and ended up as manager colloquial, Tom McLoughlin rarely played a bad game in either hurling or football for Drom-Broadford and was usually great

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Meet: Cian Lynch

An interview with Cian Lynch whose fantastic performances for school, club and county have been the focus of attention in this magazine on many occasions over the years. Since this interview took place, Cian captained Ardscoil Rís to Harty Cup glory: and led his team in their quest for All Ireland glory in the Dr. Croke Cup

G&W: There seems to be a real ‘buzz’ in Limerick hurling at pre- I just don’t have enough time. Hopefully next year I’ll be back sent; what are the reasons for that, do you think? playing it again. I would always recommend doing more than CL: Having waited 17 years for silverware, last year’s one sport. success winning the senior and minor Munster finals brought Music is another one of my passions. I’m known for belting a huge excitement and hope to both players and fans. The song out here and there (not always sounding good though!!!) development of underage and school hurling is ever increasing G&W: In ten year’s time, what would you like to be doing ? and the work is paying off. The sheer raw talent coming through CL: Since I can remember I have always wanted to follow in my is clearly seen at highest level. father’s footsteps in the Garda Síochána. The army would be G&W: In your opinion, are there weaknesses in the another great career that I would like to pursue, as it also offers organisation or promotion of hurling in Limerick? great opportunities. I’d like to become a coach also, whether it’d CL: That’s a tough one because everyone is doing their utmost be soccer, hurling or fitness - just to be involved in what I love to have teams prepared to the best of their ability, but obviously would be great! there’s going to be weaknesses no matter what team it is but it’s G&W: What are your favourite GAA memories, so far? how we deal with these weaknesses that’s key. CL: At primary school level, competing for the Olo G&W: What are your hopes for the coming Cup with Patrickswell N.S. stands out; at secondary season? school level winning Rice Cup, White Cup and Harty CL: Obviously, first on the agenda is winning the Cup medals; two special memories with my club are Harty Cup with Ard Scoil. After that, getting over playing in Féile na nGael and being the mascot for Tipperary in the first round of the Munster Minor the seniors in 2003 which was the last time they won Championship - and hopefully going a step a county final; and, with Limerick, winning an Under further than last year. 16 All Ireland medal and a Munster minor medal are G&W: What ‘new’ players do you think will make memories I’ll cherish forever. a big impression for Limerick this year (minor, G&W: What is your favourite position on U-21, senior)? a hurling team? CL: Another tough one, as there’s so much CL: I’m not too picky. Anywhere in the forwards competition for places at this time of year and is fine by me. no-one’s guaranteed a place. Seamus Flanagan G&W: If you could change one rule in hurling, what on the minor team is a dominant player and one would it be? to watch. CL: It’s not so much the rules, but contact is slowly being wiped G&W: How many teams will you be involved with this year? out. At times even the slightest contact with another player can CL: Patrickswell minors, Under 21s and Seniors; Ardscoil Rís; lead to a free! (or ... maybe Hawkeye... haha!) Limerick minors G&W: Finally, Cian, any message for the G&W readers? G&W: How do you manage your time between training, CL: Here are a few for you: the first one is a saying I live by: playing and preparing for the Leaving Cert? (Also, what are “Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard.” Here’s you hobbies - apart from your GAA activities?) another one: “Always remember a team on paper wins nothing! CL: It’s hard to keep everything going but planning my week in “ And another, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” advance is what does it for me. I try to balance everything and And, to finish, here’s a bit of advice for anyone playing try to do it all to the best of my ability. sport - you have got to keep practicing and aim high because I am also a soccer fanatic! It has taken the back seat this year as nothing in life is easy.

9 East Limerick girls football team played in the 2013 Larkin Shield in UL

The Green & White Spring 2014 West are Winners in the Larkin Shield

West Limerick were winners of Larkin Shield 2013 West Limerick captain Iris Kennelly with her teammates after the Larkin Shield victory

Results

Semi Finals 1: West Limerick 5-3 : Limerick City 0-1 2: South Limerick 2-5 : East Limerick 1-6 Final West Limerick 4-2 : South Limerick 2-1 East Limerick girls football team played in the 2013 Larkin Shield in UL

The girls of West Limerick regained the Larkin Shield when they defeated holders South Limerick in a cracking game of football at the Gaelic Grounds. Played under lights, on a cold November night, the girls involved played their hearts out, relishing the chance to play under lights in the Ennis Road venue. South Limerick girls football team were At half time, West Limerick led by 2-2 to 1-1. runners up in the 2013 The second half was action packed but Grace Mullane Larkin Shield was the difference between the two teams. The girl from Ballingarry NS was in lethal form and she finished with a personal tally of 3-1. After the game, Joe Lyons, Chairman of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presented the Larkin Shield to West captain Iris Kennelly. The cheers could be heard in West Limerick!

Limerick City girls football team who played in the Larkin Shield at UL 10 Spring 2014 The Green & White West are Winners

West Limerick East Limerick in the Larkin Shield Niamh Foley (Killoughteen NS) Jane O’Brien (Roxborough NS) Eileen Scanlon (Loughill NS) Roberta Lazarut (Ahane NS) Maura Shine (Glin NS) Shannon McCarthy (Cloverfield NS) Anna Shine (Glin NS) Megan Kiely (Caherconlish NS) Iris Kennelly (Ardagh NS) Orla Zundel (Donoughmore NS) Noelle Curtin ( NS) Yasmin Reeves (Caherline NS) Holly Meredith (Killoughteen NS) Georgia Keane (Knockea NS) Ciara McCarthy (Broadford NS) Aoife Rowsome (Knockea NS) Aoife Hickey (Our Lady’s Abbey, Adare) Anna Horan (Roxborough NS) Sinead Leahy (Scoil Mhathair De, Abbeyfeale) Meadhbh MacNamara (Knockea NS) Michelle Curtin (Templeglantine NS) Sinead McElligott (Caherline NS) Ciara O Shea ( NS) Robyn Leahy (Roxborough NS) Sophie Liston (Killoughteen NS) Megan Ryan (Roxborough NS) Ella Whelan (Killoughteen NS) Ciara McDermott (Caherelly NS) Aisling Corbett (Gaelscoil O Doghair) Ruth Allen (Ahane NS) Sarah O Brien (Scoil Mhathair Dé, Abbeyfeale) Charlotte Walsh (Killinure NS) Catherine Cahill (Mahoonagh NS) Jayne Ryan (Killinure NS) Elle Sorenson (Shountrade NS) City captain Aoife Morrissey Ciara Greaney (Ahane NS) Ide Collins (Raheenagh NS) meets West captain Iris Kennelly Emily Condon ( NS) Aine O Sullivan (Dromcollogher NS) before the Larkin Shield semi Ciara Macken (Lisnagry NS) final. Ref Mike Flannery Grace Mullane (Ballingarry NS) Roghnóirí: Roghnóirí: Niall Shanahan (Knockea NS) Mike Boyce (Broadford N.S ) Eileen Stapleton (Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh) Jackie Enright (Croagh N.S ) West Girls Mary Moore ( N.S Light Up South Limerick Limerick City Megan Hickey (Athlacca NS) Gaelic Caitlin Kennedy (Galbally NS) Aoife Morrissey (St Paul’s NS) Amy O Connor (Anglesboro NS) Sarah Barry (St. Paul’s NS) Roisin O Carroll ( NS) Grounds Emer O’ Keeffe (St Paul’s NS) Lucy Chawke (Scoil Mocheallog) Rebecca Landers (St Paul’s NS) Roisin Breedy (Kilbehenny NS) Áine Joyce (St Paul’s NS) Chloe Cleary (Kilbehenny NS) Tara Hogan (Milford NS) Aisling Ryan (Galbally NS) Vicky Hogan (Milford NS) Emma Morrissey (Galbally NS) Kerrie Guina (St Nessan’s NS) Shelly Fahey (Galbally NS) Helene Dee (St Nessan’s NS) Orla O Sullivan (Emly NS) Sarah Fitzgibbon (St Nessan’s NS) Ciara Hynes (Scoil Dean Cussen) Kathlyn Costelloe (St Nessan’s NS) Isobelle O Rourke (Scoil Dean Cussen) Ailbhe Larkin (St Nessan’s NS) Eve Ryan (Scoil Dean Cussen) Megan Haugh (Monaleen NS) Katie Finn (Scoil Dean Cussen) Rachel O’ Dell (Monaleen NS) Kate Bateman (Scoil Dean Cussen) Lizzy Donovan (Monaleen NS) Molly Ryan (Anglesboro NS) Saoirse Lane (Monaleen NS) Emma Flynn (Ballylanders NS) Lauren Byrne (Monaleen NS) Tiffany Higgins (Ballylanders NS) Ciara O’Connell (Ballybrown NS) Katie Riordan (Knockadea NS) Jade Gillane (Ballybrown NS) Marianne O’Dwyer (Ardpatrick NS) Caragh Enright (Our Lady Queen of Peace NS) Lucy Costelloe (Bruree NS) Emma Ranahan (Kildimo NS) Shauna Foley (Scoil Mocheallóg) Kate Healy (Ballybrown NS) Emma Barrett (Martinstown NS) Denise Mullins (Glenbrohane NS) Roghnóirí: Zoe Walsh (Scoil Mocheallóg) Two happy West Eamon O Connell (Our Lady Queen of Peace NS) Ellen Herlihy (Scoil Mocheallóg) Limerick players after Colm Ward (St Nessan’s NS) victory in the Larkin Niamh O Dea (St Paul’s NS) Roghnóirí: Shield John English (Scoil Mocheallóg) Judy O Connor (Ballylanders NS)

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Brian Ryan, manager of the Limerick minor Brian Ryan hurling team Looks Back at 2013

2013 saw Limerick crowned as Munster minor hurling champions for the first time since 1984. It was a memorable year for so many reasons. Who will forget the drawn Munster final when Limerick fought back from seemingly certain defeat to earn a replay? A replay that will be remembered as one of the greatest, and most courageous, victories in Limerick’s history. The memory of Limerick’s semi-final defeat at the hands of Galway (and Hawkeye!) still hurts. But 2014 brings fresh hope. Several of the Limerick players are a year older, a year more experienced, a year stronger and determined to build on the success of 2013. Brian Ryan of South Liberties was at the helm as Limerick bridged a 29 year gap. Here’s Brian’s view of 2013.

G&W: What was your personal highlight of the year with In addition, minor hurlers Limerick minor hurlers? also have to study for the BR: It was last July, the 23rd, in Thurles - the Munster Minor Leaving Certificate. The hurling final replay when our outstanding Limerick Minor manager has to manage his team won the Munster Minor Hurling title for the first time players through these since 1984. sometimes conflicting interests, ensure that players are not G&W: Is there one moment or incident in the 2013 season “burnt out” and have them Limerick Minors celebrate that stands out? fresh and in top form by the their 2013 Munster minor BR: ’s goal in the dying minutes of the time the inter-county minor success Munster Minor final in the Gaelic Grounds to bring us back championship commences. into the game having been 8 points down with less than 10 minutes remaining in the game. G&W: What was your greatest disappointment in 2013? BR: The Hawkeye incident in Croke Park in the All Ireland G&W: Why do you think Limerick were so successful Hurling Semi Final. last year? BR: Hard work and dedication by a very committed panel G&W: What did you learn from the 2013 season? of players, coupled with a strong management and BR: That Limerick minor hurlers are capable with proper coaching team supported by the County Board. preparation of competing for and winning Provincial and All Ireland titles on a more regular basis. G&W: What is the greatest challenge in action G&W: What does Limerick hurling need to do to facing an inter- for the Limerick minors, take the next step? (i.e. to win an All Ireland) county manager at last year BR: To continue to support and strengthen the minor level? Academy Structure from Under 14 to Under 18 and BR: Trying the get to incorporate the 19-year and 20-year-olds who the balance right have played minor hurling for Limerick into a similar for the players who structure. To raise the bar with regard to skill have huge commit- development of young players and to develop young ments to schools / coaches of a high calibre with good coaching and clubs in both hurling leadership skills. and football with the majority playing at G&W: What word would you use to sum up the 2013 numerous grades season for the Limerick minor hurling group ? with their clubs. BR: Fantastic

12 Spring 2014 The Green & White Limerick Stars Honoured at Munster GAA Awards

The Munster GAA Awards 2013 banquet was held in Killarney. Limerick stars received recognition for some outstanding displays during the , Michelle Casey season. Richie McCarthy, already named in the All Stars hurling team, was chosen & Richie Mc Carthy at the Munster GAA Awards as Hurler of the Year in recognition of his outstanding performances at full back for Limerick as the Munster title was won for the first time since 1996. Ronan Lynch, of Na Piarsaigh and Ard Scoil Rís, was named as Minor Hurler of the Year. Ronan gave several memorable performances during Limerick’s march to a first Munster title since 1984. From play and from frees, Ronan was an inspirational figure, remarkable considering he is young enough for the minor grade in 2014 and 2015! ’s Michelle Casey has been a key figure in Limerick camogie teams for many years but 2013 was the year when she, and Limerick, received a reward for their efforts as they made it to Croke Park on All–Ireland final day. Victory eluded them, but Michelle’s leadership as captain was a key element in the Limerick success. Another Limerick person honoured on the night was Rathkeale referee Shane Hourigan. Tragically, Shane died in a road accident in January of this year. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. All Ireland glory for Limerick schools

Limerick schools enjoyed a successful night at a Dubliner by birth, has been Principal of Doon CBS since the Cornmarket Awards held in Croke Park. GAA President 1993 and is Uachtarán of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol. Liam O Neill, a primary teacher himself, was guest of ‘The Green and White’ won first prize in the Best honour and presented the prizes to the successful entrants. Publication category, beating off opposition from Dublin The award for Best GAA School in the Small Schools Cumann na mBunscol. ‘The Green and White’, which is in category went to Doon CBS who were represented by existence since 1996, is edited by Ciaran Crowe, principal Principal, Brother James Dormer. This is an award richly of Patrickswell NS, and Joe Lyons, who is principal teacher merited and the East Limerick school is renowned as a in Ballybrown NS. This is the eighth time that the Limerick hurling nursery. Brother Dormer also picked magazine has carried off the Best Publication Award. up another prize as he is editor of the Munster Cumann na mBunscol yearbook which won Third Prize in the Best Publication category. Brother Dormer,

Brother Dormer, Doon CBS, accepts the prize in the Ciaran Crowe, Ivan Ahern Best Small School of Cornmarket, Bernie Ryan, category from Chairperson Cumann na mBunscol GAA President amd Joe Lyons at the Cornmarket Liam O Neill at Awards in Croke Park the Cornmarket Awards

13 The Green & White Spring 2014 Monaleen Marvels win County Football Results

Semi Finals 1: Lisnagry NS 1-3 : Scoil Dean Cussen NS, Bruff 0-2 2: Monaleen NS 5-5 : Courtenay BNS 3-1 Final Shield Monaleen NS 1-4 : Lisnagry NS 1-2

2013 was a great year for Monaleen NS. After beating Milford NS in the last game of the group stage, we automatically progressed to the final where we faced Milford again. On the 24th of October, the Gaelic Grounds hosted the Cumann na mBunscol City final. The support was brilliant and carried us to the end. We couldn’t believe it! We had made history in the school. The Spillane Cup was presented and celebrations took place on the pitch side for a long time after. On November 26th, we faced West champions Courtenay BNS in the county semi-final. We were on top for the whole game and we finished the game very strongly. We couldn’t believe we were one win away from making history in the school, again!!! However a very strong Lisnagry NS side stood in our way in the final. We opened the scoring with a great point by our wing back, another point by our corner forward and Joe Lyons of Allianz Cumann a great goal also. The scores kept on coming. Lisnagry NS na mBunscol presents the were also scoring points at the opposite end of the field. County football shield to Jason It was very tight and when the final whistle blew the subs Aylward, Monaleen NS captain raced onto the pitch in amazement, joy, relief and above all excitement. We couldn’t wait to bring the plaque back to the school. We had finally won the double! The squad greatly appreciate the time and effort put in by our coaches, Mr Flanagan and Mr Murphy. We had finally won the Scoil Dean Cussen from Bruff were South standard bearers at the County double! Football Shield 14 Spring 2014 The Green & White Monaleen NS celebrate victory in the County Monaleen Marvels Football Shield win County FootballBy Barry Sutton. 6th Class Monaleen NS Shield

Monaleen NS, winners of County Football Shield 2013

Lisnagry NS were runners up in the County Football Shield 2013

West champions Courtenay BNS enjoyed the County Football Shield

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Galbally Girls win the Celtic Image Shield Gaelic Glory for Galbally NS Girls

Galbally NS captain Caitlin Kennedy & Galbally NS won the South ‘A’ Division Girls Ardagh NS captain Iris Football competition so we then went on to the Celtic Image Kennelly with referee Shield. We won that too. We played twelve a side. In our Mike Flannery first match in the semi final we played Ardagh NS from the West. The score in that match was 4–2 to 1–4. In the second match–the final–we played Knockea NS. The score was once again 4–2 to 1–4. The girls were eager to win this match because we would be the first Galbally NS Galbally NS captain team to ever win the title. It was a very exhilarating match. Caitlin Kennedy and Knockea NS Captain Knockea were very tough opponents. After the first match Emma Ryan with Mr Kearney gave us a very encouraging speech to go on referee Mike Flannery and win the final. At the end of the match Caitlin Kennedy before the final made an excellent speech. She proudly accepted the Celtic Image Shield. Afterwards we went to McDonalds. The Knockea players were also in McDonalds and they were very nice.

Paul Kennedy of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents the Celtic Image Shield to Galbally NS captain Caitlin Kennedy

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Semi Finals 1: Knockea NS 5 - 7 : Monaleen NS 3 - 7 The Hurling Club of Buenos Aires 2: Galbally NS 4 - 2 : Ardagh NS 1 - 4 Final Interesting fact: Argentina defeated Ireland Galbally NS 4 - 2 : Knockea NS 1 - 4 in hurling in Buenos Aires, in 1922 Hurling was popular in Buenos Aires since Irish Famine emigrants introduced the game to the area in the mid-19th Century until the outbreak of World War 2, when hurleys became scarce. There has been a revival in the popularity of hurling in Argentina in recent years. High profile contact and support from Ireland, including the visit of the All Stars in 2009 has helped promote win the Celtic Image Shield this revival. Last year, the Hurling Club of Buenos by Shelley Fahey, Galbally NS Aires visited Galway for an International Festival of Hurling. That was when our friend Pat Culhane met Eduardo Punter and took these photos of his great Galbally NS winners grandfather’s medals and drew our attention to a of the 2013 Celtic very interesting international hurling fixture half a Image Shield world away, in 1922 .

An Argentine hurling team from years gone by

the first Galbally NS team to ever win the title

Eduardo Punter, Buenos Aires. His great grandfather played hurling for Argentina. Nice jersey.

Front view of the medal Rear view of the medal won by Miguel Punter in Miguel Punter won when Knockea NS, runners 1922 Argentina beat Ireland up in the Celtic Image Shield

17 The Green & White Spring 2014 The Green & White on Holidays

G&W readers travel extensively and they’re G&W spreading the word about Limerick’s favourite

Leonard Mullane sports magazine wherever they go. We hope you enjoying a fine view enjoy the intercontinental - indeed, intergalactic - of Sydney Opera selection of photos we have for you in this issue! House as he catches up on all the latest Send your “G&W on Hols” photos to: Limerick GAA news [email protected] (or post them to: The G&W, Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick). We can’t wait to see what comes in for next term’s issue!

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Dyvia Ravikumar, once of St Nessan’s NS, beside the130 foot Thiruvalluvar statue, in Kanyakumari, southern tip of India Leonard Mullane from G&W Limerick reading The G&W beside Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sisters Aoife & Lorna O Sullivan, with G&W Magazine at Picadilly Memorial Fountain, London.

Nice reading for a commute on a bus in southern India!

Oliver and James G&W Corbett at Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. These avid readers of the G&W attend Scoil G&W Naomh Iosaf, Adare.

Aoife & Lorna O G&W Sullivan, Crescent College Comprehensive, introduced the Green & White Magazine to the City of London 18 Spring 2014 The Green & White The Green & White on Holidays

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A typical Polish wedding! Limerick-sur-Seine, Colm Crowe from Limerick perusing the G&W

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Sexton Street CBS past pupils get around...but they often bring a little Agnieszka Littowska, bit of home with them! Patrickswell NS, Photo taken at the Arc ensured Limerick was de Triomphe, Paris well represented at a recent family wedding in Poland!

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They are here! Aliens are among us and reading the G&W, as this photograph taken at San Fransisco International Airport shows! Limerick lady, Rachel Lyons posed for this photo(with her copy of

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19 The Green & White Spring 2014 The Lundon Eye By James Lundon

2003 Munster Football Championship, Limerick v Cork

piled for Munster Football a game This was Championship games not I didn’t go to, and for involving Cork and Kerry. no particularly good The game started reason either. It was a nervously for Limerick with long way to go - from Cork getting the first two Athenry down to Páirc Uí points but Limerick Chaoimh, a stadium we steadied the ship and got had no great luck in over the next 6 to take the years - for a football control. It was the game of game where Limerick a lifetime for Muiris Gavin, were on a Limerick’s captain. Limerick hiding to nothing! got to half time 10 points How many Limerick to 5 up and would have the supporters really wind at their backs in the believed that Limerick second half. The day didn’t would win that day brighten up for Cork after anyhow? half time: they got their only That spring’s score after 10 minutes. league had gone well John Quane and John but ended in defeat Galvin tidied up everything to Westmeath in the in midfield, while there Division Two League were excellent performances Final in Croke Park, all around the field from when Limerick really Liam Kearns’ charges. With should have won. Limerick ahead 13 points to Disappointment in yet 6, with 15 minutes to go, another final was no one dared take anything mitigated somewhat for granted. The impossible by promotion to the could still happen: we NFL top tier for the expected a late burst from first time ever. It was Cork but it never came. on the back of a My personal highlight was breakthrough 2002 Muiris’s late point from play championship season which hung in the air for what too, which stretched to five games and two victories seemed like forever. for the first time in nearly 110 years. But this was Limerick finished 16 points to 6 ahead, and the Cork, current Munster Football champions, at their 1,000 or so Limerick supporters invaded the pitch to place, a team Limerick hadn’t beaten since 1965.GAA greet their heroes on a historic day for Limerick Football. tradition weighed very heavily − negatively and posi- The Limerick football team had arrived. tively − on both sides. Finally, it was only a week after My other highlight that day was a good friend, the Westmeath defeat. Cathal Ryan of Kilteely, being interviewed after the game The game was on telly. The first time a Limerick by RTE News and it being televised on the 6:01 News Munster Football Championship game would be later. Limerick Football was making headlines. Cork shown live, but the second time in a week as the would never take us for granted ever again. league final had also been shown. The day was also A headline in the next day’s Irish Independent read, wet. Anyhow, I didn’t travel... “Brilliant Limerick stun champions.” The 20-page programme was €2. It was a We beat Clare in Ennis in the semi final, while Kerry slightly better programme than those usually com- were too cute for us in the Munster final in Killarney,

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2003 Munster Football Championship, Limerick v Cork

Limerick missing two penalties in the process. Then, the dreaded 6-day- turnaround killed us stone dead when, as had happened the previous year, we lost badly in the qualifiers - this time to Stephen McDonnell (and Armagh) in Hyde Park. No one said it would be easy, as we were to find out the hard way over the rest of the 2000s.

Like Father, Like Son

Limerick footballers v Cork in the mid-1960s Limerick created a massive shock in 1965 when beating Cork in the Munster Football Championship Semi-Final, to reach their first final since 1934. Limerick lost to Kerry, having led at half time by four points. Striking similarities to the 1991 Munster Football Final? That 1965 final programme is very rare and is worth a good Matt Shanahan few quid as most medium-level collectors do not have it. marking out a Cork did not make the same mistake in 1966. While hurley on an ash Limerick did lead at half time by 1-6 to 1-5 according to plank at his dad’s the written notes on the programme, Cork won by 5-10 workshop in to 1-8. Limerick lost the minor football game that day Clarina by 6-20 to 1-2 with Patdsa Hartigan at number 2 for Limerick! Any Munster Football Championship programme involving Limerick before 1990 is rare and well worth keeping, especially anything from before 1980.

21 The Green & White Spring 2014 EAST SCHOOLS

PHOTOS FROM EAST LIMERICK SCHOOLS WEST

Knockea NS were winners of the Allianz Cumann na mBun- Barna National School football scol East Limerick girls football team that won the East Limerick final in UL Allianz Cumann na mBunscol 7-a-side football league

Oola NS were winners of the East Limerick Allianz Cumann na mBunscol 11-a-side football league

Caherelly NS Front row: Lee Gavin, Graham Carroll, James Martin, Aidan Walker, Mark O Connor , Back Row: Mrs Fionnuala Allen, Principal, Jamie O Riordan ,Evan O Brien, Michael Martin, Colm O Riordan, Caillum Hedderman, Cathal Breen, Ms Sheila Ryan, Class Teacher

Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh Roxboro were runners up in the East Girls football league Caherline National School Girls football team with school principal,

Mr. Michael McCarthy EAST+++EAST+++EAST+++EAST+++EAST+++EAST++++EAST+++

Tineterriffe NS Killinure National School played in the East girle football team that football leagues won East Limerick Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football league.

22 Spring 2014 The Green & White Niall Moran bows out When Limerick hurlers took the field for the 2014 playing season, it was the first time in almost 20 years that a member of the Moran clan from Ahane was not on the teamsheet. Indeed, at one stage all three Moran brothers were members of the Limerick panel. Niall is the ‘baby’ of the family but he was destined for success since he won the East Limerick Cumann na mBunscol football and hurling double in the colours of Lisnagry NS in the 1992-1993 season. Harty Cup and Croke Cup glory followed during his spell in St Flannan’s College in Ennis. While still eligible for the under 16 grade, Niall won a County Senior Hurling medal with Ahane in 1998 and further honours followed. He won two All Ireland Under 21 titles under the management of Dave Keane and lined out for Limerick at senior level for eleven seasons. It was fitting that his last season in the green and white saw Limerick finally wrest back the Munster title. As a coach, Niall guided Niall Moran signing Ard Scoil Ris to Harty Cup honours in successive years. A non- shirts long after the drinker and non-smoker, Niall’s dedication has never been in final whistle at the question. One can only hope that his contribution to Limerick’s Gaelic Grounds cause will continue for many years to come.

Niall Moran speaks to the Green and White G&W: What were the highlights of your career in the especially through social media, is something that is having Limerick colours? an impact on players, although they may be slow to admit it. Winning 2 All Ireland U21medals; debut, 2003 playing alongside both my brothers; 3rd Game Vs Tipp 2007; All G&W: Who were the greatest influences on you in your Ireland Final 2007; Munster Final 2013 hurling career? Parents brought us to every game and always encouraged G&W: What was the greatest disappointment? us. Obviously being able to follow my brothers James and Unfortunately too many but the biggest was not realising Ollie through the years allowed me taste hurling at a high the potential of 3 talented U21 teams and winning an All level from a young age. From my godfather Mick Hickey Ireland. A close second was against Clare in 2013. (All Ireland winner), my primary teachers Paul Kennedy and Joe Lyons, Eamonn Mescall to all the coaches at all levels G&W: If you had your career over again, is there have been lucky to have positive support at every level. anything you would change? I always gave my everything in terms of what I gave but G&W: How will you fill your time now that you’re no totally underperformed at times due to putting myself under longer an intercounty player? too much pressure/unrealistic targets. The key to hurling at Looking forward to maintaining my standards with my club any level, especially senior level, is sometimes simply to enjoy in 2014, so training as much as ever in between teaching it and trust yourself. and farming on the home dairy farm.

G&W: Which teammate did you most admire? G&W: Are there any young players whom you think will Andrew O Shaughnessy. Was the most magical player make the breakthrough this year? when in full flow, but above all, epitomised the mind-set and Looking forward to seeing a selection of the minors of 2013 discipline needed to succeed. coming on stream, most likely though in 2015. If I was to choose one for 2014, I would say Cian Lynch of Patrickswell. G&W: Which player from another county do you most admire? Ken McGrath (Waterford) from times past but you can`t G&W: Is there one skill/area that hurling in Limerick look beyond Henry Shefflin. needs to improve on if Limerick is to make the next step? High Fielding. In my book it’s a difficult skill to coach and to G&W: Who was your most difficult opponent? perfect at a high level, but being the foundation of Kilkenny`s (Waterford). Have nightmares about him to dominance, I think it would give us a huge advantage. this day. Supreme athlete and hurler. G&W: You have a great track record as a coach with Ard G&W: Why did you decide to retire from intercounty fare? Scoil Ris. Would you like to become involved with Limerick Wasn’t an easy decision given I’m only 30 but commitments in the future? outside of hurling were going to weigh too heavily on my The last 8-10 years have seen a lot of talented players go time to allow me give the commitment I’d need to give in 2014 through the school so some level of success was inevitable, G&W: What are the challenges facing an intercounty especially considering the dedication and expertise all the hurler in 2014? teachers/outside coaches contribute. On a personal level, Time Management for older players. Burnout for younger I love my county and would like to think that I have some- players. Dealing with the intense expectations and criticism, thing to offer but not so sure I will become involved.

23 The Green & White Spring 2014 SOUTH SCHOOLS

Ardpatrick NS - South Limerick Primary Schools Ladies Football and camogie champions 2013 with their teacher, Limerick hurler Stephen Walsh

Athlacca NS Roinn C Girls Football team

Ardpatrick NS – South Limerick Primary Schools Football

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City Indoor Hurling Blitz Tournament: City Christmas Indoor Hurling Blitz Teams: 8 schools took part in the blitz: Monaleen NS, Queen of Peace NS, Ballybrown NS, Presentation NS, Christ the Knockadea NS King NS, Scoil Iosagain NS, Milford NS & Roinn E Girls Football team Scoil Ide Where: Old Christians (last December) Format: A minimum of 3 non competitive games for each team Outcome: Everybody enjoyed their hurling and had a great time! Message: Well done to all the boys & girls & to the organizers, Gavin O Mahony, Sean Herbert, Eoin Ryan & Ger Downes!

Ballybrown NS Lough Gur NS Girls Roinn E Football team

Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff, South Limerick Primary School football winners Roinn A 2013

Our Lady Queen of Peace NS

South Limerick captain Gearoid O Leary accepts the Sarsfield Cup on behalf of his South Limerick teammates

Scoil Chriost Ri

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WEST SCHOOLS WEST

Ahalin NS, winners of West Football Division 5

Abbeyfeale BNS were Runners Up in Division 1 Football

Ardagh NS were winners of Division One Girls Football in West Limerick Ballingarry NS were runners-up in West Limerick Division 2

Courtenay BNS were winners of Division One football in West

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Ciane Murphy, Athea NS, who played in the INTO GAA Croagh NS, West Respect Exhibition GoGames Limerick Division 3 pictured with INTO President, winners Brendan O Sullivan

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Foynes NS played in the West Football leagues

Shanagolden NS Referee Podge Molyneux boys show their with the Shanagolden support on West and captains, Limerick Football before the Division 3 Final day Final

Shountrade NS Girls Football team

Shanagolden NS, Division 3 runners up

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The calm before the storm! Shanagolden NS boys getting ready to leave their dressing room before their football final v Croagh NS St Fergus NS Glin won Divsion 2 Girls Football in West Limerick

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Milford NS, winners of the 13-a-side Girls Football title

Ballybrown NS girls football team

Ballybrown NS winners City Under 13 B Football 2013

Action from the City Under 11 girls football final Cailini Ghaelscoil Sairseil a bhain taitneamh as peil na mban

Limerick City Cumann na mBunscol officers

Chair: Ruairí Walsh, St Paul’s NS CITY +++CITY+++CITY+++CITY+++CITY+++CITY+++CITY+++CITY CITY Rúnaí: Mike Cronin, Christ the King BNS (Caherdavin) Cisteoir: Paul O’Connor, Patrickswell PRO: Ciarán Crowe, Patrickswell Action from the Registrar: Liam Dillon Christ the King BNS (Caherdavin) Monaleen NS v Milford NS U13A Action photos from Fiachra MacCraith football final

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Patrickswell NS School Hall: , Dave Bulfin, Ger Downes, Mark Carmody, Gavin O Mahony, & Paul O Connor with the school hurling captains & vice captains

Gaelscoil Sáirséal Under 11 boys team

Monaleen Boys NS, City U13 Football winners 2013

Kildimo NS Under 13 team 2013

St Nessans NS girls football team pose in their new gear which was sponsored by the school’s Parents’ The Monaleen NS Association team who played in the City U-11 girls football final

Wayne McNamara visited Ballybrown National School U13 Girls and brought the Munster tro- Football winners, phies with him Monaleen NS

29 The Green & White Spring 2014 RESULTS County Finals West Limerick West Limerick Football Results Sarsfield Cup (Divisional football: boys) Boys winners Girls winners South Limerick 1-5: Limerick City 2-0 Div.1 ( 15-a-side) Div.1 (9-a-side) Winners: Courtenay BNS Winners: Ardagh NS Runners-up: Abbeyfeale BNS Runners-up: Ballingarry NS Larkin Shield (Divisional football: girls) West Limerick 4-2 South Limerick 2-1 Div.2 (13 –a-side) Div.2 (7-a-side) Winners: Gaelscoil O Doghair Winners: Glin NS County Football Shield (Gaelic football: boys) Runners-up: Ballingarry NS Runners-up: Shountrade NS Monaleen NS 1-4: Lisnagry NS 1-2 Div.3 (11-a-side) Winners: Croagh NS Celtic Image Shield (Gaelic football: girls) Runners-up: Shanagolden NS Galbally NS 4 - 2 Knockea NS 1 - 4 Div.4 (9-a-side) Winners: Broadford NS Runners- up: Feenagh NS

Div.5 (7-a-side) Winners: Ahalin NS Limerick City Runners -up:Knocknasna NS Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Limerick City Football Finals Boys Football Winners Runners up Spillane Cup: (15-a-side A): Monaleen NS Milford NS South Limerick Mc Inerney Cup: (15-a-side B) Ballybrown NS Kildimo NS Football (Autumn 2013) 15 a side C: Corpus Christi NS, Moyross NS Boys winners Girls winners A Scoil Dean Cussen, Bruff A Galbally NS Girls Football B Bruree NS B Knocklong NS C Ballygran NS 13 a side A Monaleen NS St Nessan’s NS D Ardpatrick NS 13 a side B Milford NS St Paul’s NS E Glenroe NS

East Limerick

Winners Runners Up 13-A-Side Boys Football Final Lisnagry NS Roxborough NS 12-A Side Girls Football Final Knockea NS Roxborough NS 11-A-Side Boys Football Final Killinure NS Doon CBS The Ahane National 9-A-Side Girls Football Final Killinure NS Tineterrife NS School Girls football 9-A-Side Boys Football Final Oola NS Murroe NS team that won the 7-A-Side Boys Football Final Barna NS Caherelly NS East Limerick Allianz 7-A-Side Girls Football Final Ahane NS Caherline NS Cumann na mBunscol girls 7-a-side girls football competition.

Milford NS captain, Monaleen NS Under Tara Hogan holds Corn 13 footballers, Laura Donaghey, na Modhscoile aloft Murroe NS were runners Laura Burke, Sophie up in the East football Geraghty and Laura finals at UL Stritch

30 Spring 2014 The Green & White Green & White Shooting Gallery

Incorporating: Look Who’s Reading

The Green and White!

Kildare footballer and All-Star midfielder Dermot Earley and Stephen Kelly from Limerick on a well deserved break from their duties with UNIFIL in the Lebanon

Girls winners A Galbally NS B Knocklong NS

Dermot Earley & Stephen Kelly enjoying the G&W in the Lebanon

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PRIZE CROSSWORD

To enter Crossword Competition 53, 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.

TRASNA No. 1 Large aeroplanes (5,4) 53 8 The ‘B’ in F.B.I. (6) 9 Grubs (6) 10 The amount to be carried (4) 12 This MAY be a girl’s name! (3) 13 Another way to spell ‘O.K.’ (4) 16 Surname of Kerry legend, The Gooch (6) 17 Co-manager of Limerick senior hurling team (1.1.4) 18 Tease (4) 21 National airline: ? Lingus (3) 22 Footwear for some competitors at the Winter Olympics (4) 24 Bugs Bunny’s favourite food (6) 25 Surname of Limerick senior hurling co-manager (1’5) 26 New 3D computer-animated comedy about a prehistoric family (3,6)

SÍOS 2 Turn something upside down (5) 3 Surname of Limerick senior football manager (7) 4 This goes well with custard (5) 5 A new movie about a snail who dreams of speed- ing to victory (5) 6 One of the martial arts (4) 7 Ireland’s first Eurovision Scribble Box winner in 1970 (4) 10 Shoestrings for football boots? (5) 11 Town in Co. Wicklow where the waters meet (5) 24 Trasna 14 Small human-powered boat: What’s Up? it’s a palindrome (5) 15 Americans (5) 17 Black substance used on roads (3) 19 Heavy metal - used to weigh down fishing lines (4) 20 Mr.? Brooks will play 5 concerts in Croke Park in July (5) 21 The loft (5) 22 Cut. A small amount of evidence, for example (5) 23 Nickname for the Irish Independent newspaper (4) 25 Beef-flavoured stock cube (3)

32 Spring 2014 The Green & White

Why wouldn't the CARTOON teetotaller GAA matches? go to He heard you get three pints CORNER for every goal Reader Art

Drawn by John Egan, Barna

SETANTA MCFANTA a legend in his own helmet

what was THAT?

they’ve just LAUNCHED the NEW LIMERICK JERSEY 11061 © CROWE & CONSIDINE 2014

SETANTA MCFANTA a legend in his own helmet

this cos, of all LIGAMENT not why the ligaments, is ruptured. THAT one not? that's the shall 1 CRUCIAL remove it? one! 11062 © CROWE & CONSIDINE 2014

33 The Green & White Spring 2014 FUN&GAMES The surnames that go with the ‘Johns’ are listed under clue no.5 but not in Johns! the correct order Quiz 1. Former All-Star-nominated Limerick Gaelic footballer 1 Name the Derry footballer who received the first ever 2. Former President of the USA ‘black card’ in GAA history, (December 2013). 3. Former member of The Beatles 2 What Allianz Football League division are in Limerick 4. Former manager of soccer team competing in this year? 5. Former manager of the Limerick hurling team

3 Who captained Ard Scoil Rís to Harty Cup glory Lennon Answers: A. Allen, B. Fitzgerald-Kennedy, C. Quane, D. Giles, E. E. Giles, D. Quane, C. Fitzgerald-Kennedy, B. Allen, A. Answers: February, 2014? 4 Which branch of Limerick GAA has as its logo a Celtic ‘C’ in the middle of the Treaty Stone? The names that go with the ‘Toms’ are 5 Who is the captain of the Limerick hurling team listed under clue no.5 but not in the this year? Toms! correct order 6 Which county defeated Limerick in Croke Park in the 2013 Senior B Camogie national final? 1. Corner back with the Limerick hurling team 7 In which province will the national Féile na nGael 2. ‘A List’ Hollwood star tournament take place in June 2014? 3. Former Limerick hurling manager 8 How many All-Ireland senior hurling titles did Limerick 4. A small fellow win in the 20th Century? 5. Half-blood wizard, also known as Voldemort 9 Which county defeated the Limerick footballers at

Answers: A. Hanks, B. Riddle , C. Thumb, D. Condon, E. Ryan E. Condon, D. Thumb, C. , Riddle B. Hanks, A. Answers: Kiltoom in March, 2014? 10 What club does Limerick football vice-captain, Ian Ryan

play for?

the 19th Century) 9. Roscommon 10. St. Senan’s St. 10. Roscommon 9. Century) 19th the Camogie 5. Donal O Grady 6. Galway 7. Ulster 8. Five (& 2 in in 2 (& Five 8. Ulster 7. Galway 6. Grady O Donal 5. Camogie

This photo was Limerick 4. Lynch Cian 3. Three 2. Mullen Declan 1. Answers: submitted by Shane Here’s a question for quiz addicts and GAA experts: Hartnett whose son, Q. Which senior football title did Limerick win in October 2013? although born in A. David Limerick won a Cork senior football title with Cork, is loyal to Castlehaven. Limerick played full back for the West Cork team who Limerick retained the title they won in 2012! ( Editor’s note: Did his sisters Clare and Kerry play on the Castlehaven Ladies team?)

Spot the Difference There are 10 for you to find

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Editorial Address: The Green & White, Patrickswell NS, Co. Limerick E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 086 8113284 www.thegreenandwhite.com

Crossword 52 Winners: Dear Green and White, Lorcan Ryans I think you should have an art Kilcullane, Bruff, Co. Limerick competition in your next issue. Conor Woulfe Everyone who enters has to draw The Commons, Ardagh Deirdre Neenan Setanta McFanta and the best Drombeg, Athlacca, drawer gets their picture in the Green and White and gets a prize. From: Sophie Putt Crossword 52 Answers: Trasna: 1 Halloween 8 Barrow 9 Tennis 10 Babe 12 Ash 13 Shan 16 Called 17 Planes 18 Newt 21 Egg 22 Saws Dear Green and White, 24 Scouts 25 Dragon Limerick Ladies Football Board have 26 Skylander developed a new website at http://limericklgfa.com Síos: 2 Agree 3 Lowland Is sinne le meas, 4 Witch 5 Ennis 6 Tara LGFA 7 Liga 10 Bacon 11 Below 14 Honda 15 Nests 17 Pog Dear sirs, 19 Each 20 Trunk 21 Easel Dear G&W 22 Shane 23 Wool 25 Dan I was delighted to acquire the Can you please let me know where complete run of The Green & you can buy this magazine, my White magazine. It is an excellent son used to get it from his primary Crossword No. 53 production and I wish to donate school but is now gone to secondary To be in with a chance of winning a it to the Special Collections prize this time out, send a photocopy school and he loves this magazine. section of the Library at the of your completed crossword to . The G&W, Patrickswell NS, Co. Thanking you, It needs to be available to Limerick. Alternatively, you can fax Frances Heavey students and the public for your answers to: consultation in the future long 061 355978, or e-mail them to: [Copies are available from Limerick after we are gone. [email protected] GAA clubs, schools affiliated with With many thanks and Cumann na mBunscol and selected continued success with your fine shops including Eason’s, O’Connell magazine, St. Limerick. The Editors] (Rev.) John Leonard.

[Our very sincere thanks to Fr. Leonard. Note: Limerick City Library and the National Library Crossword prizewinner of Ireland (Dublin) now also have Harry Hannan of complete sets of the G&W Ballybrown NS magazine from the Winter 1996 receives his prize from Joe Lyons, of issue up to the present. the G&W magazine The Editors]

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