We ran out 10-point winners in the last group game of this year's senior championship to a young Mungret side. One spectator described the affair as being similar to a box of Quality Street. A couple of Golden Barrels but lacking a bit of panache you would get in a tin of Roses. Downsey chipped in with a "Downsey Special" in the first half to settle things. Dylan Lynch was certainly one of those Golden Barrels, him coming away from today’s game with 1-07, all from play. Mike Casey, Tommy G and Kingers were all rested while Adrian had to sit out due to a hamstring niggle. Shane O’Neill will be looking forward to having all back and available for selection ahead of our semi-final in 3 weeks time. Today also saw Jerome get 40 minutes of action into his legs. Another positive for Shano and his management team. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 2-22 Mungret 1-15

Team: ⁠Shane Dowling, Vince Harrington, ⁠Gearoid Synnott, Emmet McEvoy, ⁠Mike Foley(0-02), William O’Donoghue, Jerome Boylan, ⁠Ronan Lynch(0-05, 0-01f),⁠ ⁠JJ Carey(0-01), Keith Dempsey(0-02), ⁠Will Henn, Conor Boylan(0-02), ⁠Dylan Lynch(1-07), ⁠Daithi Dempsey(0-01), ⁠Kevin Downes(1-02).

Subs: Sean Long for Jerome, Wayne Kearns for Keith, John Fitzgerald for JJ, JJ for Conor Boylan.

We went down to a 4-point loss to Bruff last Thursday night in round 6 of the Premier Intermediate Championship. In what was another solid Na Piarsaigh performance, we now look forward to the refixed round 1 tie with Glenroe to decide who remains in the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship for 2025. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 2-17 Bruff 1-24

Team: Evan Condon, ⁠John O'Keeffe, Mark O'Connor, Jim Beary, ⁠Ronan Benson,⁠ ⁠Alan Dempsey(0-04, 0-02’65, 0-01f), ⁠Dillon Skehan, James Daly, Dean McLaughlin, ⁠Kevin Daly, Evan Sweeney, ⁠James O'Brien(0-04), Marcus Hogan(0-01), Mark Hogan(0-01), ⁠Pa O'Neill(2-07, 0-04f).

Subs: Pat Gleeson for Dean, David Sheppard for Kevin Daly, Pádraig Heaney for Dillon.

Our U20 hurlers came away with a draw from the opening round of the U20 championship against Bruff on Friday 13th of September last. Playing in our opponent’s back yard, we had a strong breeze at our back in the opening half but were unable to use it to our advantage. Playing into the elements in the second thirty, we battled for a draw in what was a game that could have easily gotten away from us. Our next game will take place on the 18th of October at home to Monaleen. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 1-15 Bruff 1-15*

*I completely forgot I was at this game lads, so apologies for not including in last week's notes.

Team: ⁠Darragh Jordan, ⁠Mike Duggan, ⁠John O'Keeffe, Adam Fitzsimons, ⁠Jim Beary(0-01), Vince Harrington, ⁠Ronan Benson, ⁠John O'Tiarnaigh, Sam Jordan, ⁠Wayne Kearns(0-08, 0-05f), Josh Sheehan(0-01),⁠ ⁠James Finn(0-01), ⁠Eoin Brosnan(0-03), ⁠Andrew Stack, ⁠Mark Hogan(0-01)

Subs used: ⁠Louis Murphy, ⁠James Linnane(1-00). 

Subs not used: ⁠Adam Jordan, Joe Buckley, ⁠Paul McDonagh, ⁠Leon Power, ⁠Harry McGann, ⁠Ben O'Regan, Thomas Fitzgerald.

Sunday saw the return of our annual U12 David Bourke tournament with Cappawhite of Tipp Inagh Kilnamona of Clare and Michael Cusack’s of Galway all taking part. In what was a great day of hurling, Cappawhite came away worthy winners. We would like to thank all the volunteers and parents who helped out in delivering a hugely successful tournament.

Footage of the pre-match parade can be viewed here. 

Our junior B hurlers recorded a comfortable victory over Crecora on Sunday evening. The final score was disputed but the County Board listed it as: Na Piarsaigh 4-11 Crecora 0-06

Team: Darragh Jordan, Sean Harrington, Apples, Steven Mitchell, Eoin Doyle, Mike Andrews, Jack McCarthy, Cian Brosnan, Sam Jordan, Louis Murphy, John O'Tiarnaigh, James Linnane, Ben O'Regan, Cathal McMullen, Conor Stack. 

Subs: Leon Power, Thomas Fitzgerald, Shane Downey, Joe Buckley.

Bingo returns on to its weekly slot on a Tuesday night in the club house. All are welcome with our facilities being wheelchair accessible. Doors are at 7:30pm with Bingo starting at 8:00pm.

We will be hosting a trad night on the 3rd of October from 8:30 in the club bar. Cathal King, along with a couple of our younger club members and some special guests will be providing the tunes. Trad night will be held on the first Thursday of every month and all are welcome. You may bring along your own instrument if you so wish, or even your voice.

Our annual Tommy Burtchaell U10 Hurling tournament returns next Saturday morning with games throwing in at 10:45. We look forward to welcoming RUairí Óg Cushendall from Antrim, Sixmilebridge and O’Callaghan Mills from Clare, Feohanagh Castlemahon of Limerick, Blarney from Cork and Clarinbridge of Galway.