The GAA National Club Draw is now running again, and Éire Óg is requesting all Adult players to sell/buy 5 tickets and all Academy/Underage families to sell/buy 2 tickets. This is a great fundraiser for the Club with 100% of the proceeds going to Éire Óg while all the prizes are funded by Croke Park.
If you would like hard copy tickets (ideal gift) please email Kieran at treasurer.eireogennis.clare@gaa.ie or Mary at marymcmahonennis@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.
Adult Club Championships
A massive congratulations to Alan O’Connell, his management team and our panel of Junior B hurlers who had a comprehensive win over Cratloe in last weekends championship final. As far as I am aware, and thanks to the knowledgeable Gearóid O hEarcáin, it’s only our second ever Junior B hurling championship win, with the last in 1982. We won the senior hurling championship and our second string U21 C hurlers won their championship in that fruitful year. Our U21 A hurlers reached their final and lost out to a strong Feakle team that went on to win four in a row. This years Junior B team had a very consistent run in Division 7 of the league, winning 6 of 7 games, before losing the in the semi to Broadford. They have won all 6 championship games this year, bravo to all involved. There are some photos on the club Facebook and we are expecting more to be sent on from the Cratloe photographer soon. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1562532165921367&type=3
There’s a lovely waft of Munster Club in the air as our senior footballers take to the road on Sunday morning to take on Rathgormack in the Munster Senior football quarter final. Fixture details below.
Safe travels to all on the road on Sunday, bring along the red and white and let the home crowd know you are there!
Munster Senior Football QF v Rathgormack
Sunday 8 November - Fraher Field, Dungarvan, Waterford @ 2pm *Winner on the day*
Supporters Bus to Dungarvan:
The bus will leave from Éire Óg at 9.15am. There will be one short stop on the journey down and back, and no hanging around.
Some spaces have opened up on the bus so please get in touch as soon as possible if you would like a seat. Cost is €20 return for adults, €15 for aged 16 or 17, and the club is subsidising the bus cost for under 16s for this trip as a gesture of goodwill for those travelling with younger children. U16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Munster GAA operates a policy of cashless games, so all ticket must be pre-purchased. We ask that you make every effort to ensure that your supporters are aware of this. Under 16's are free of charge and do not require a ticket. All other patrons must present with a ticket. Tickets will be available to purchase via the following link.
NB the game will be streamed live on clubber.ie and broacast live on Clare FM for those unable to attend on the day.
U21 football and hurling Championships
No joy for our U21 football teams last week but they are both into shield semi finals, details below. Best of luck to our U21 A hurlers who take to the field on Tuesday night, all support is most welcome.
Our Intermediate team travelled to Templeglantine last Saturday for their Munster Junior Semi Final, where they narrowly lost out on a scoreline of 3-10 to 3-05. It was a tough battle from start to finish, and the ladies gave it everything. We’re incredibly proud of the effort and performance shown by the team. 👏
Congratulations to Templeglantine and best of luck to them in the final.
U16 Shield Semi-Final
Our U16s are back in action this Saturday at 2:30pm, taking on Wolfe Tones in the Wolfe Tones Camogie pitch.
All support is very welcome. Best of luck to the girls & management.
Our U12s continue to train and will have a challenge match away to a Galway club this Saturday to give them a feel for the U13 competitions next season.
Camogie AGM
Our Camogie AGM will take place on Sunday, 29th November at 7:00pm.
Please check your email for the AGM notice and the accompanying documents from Camogie Secretary, Lorna Ganda.
We look forward to seeing our members there.
Ladies Football
Congratulations to our Éire Óg representatives on the Clare Ladies U16 and U14 teams who did the club proud this year.
Pictured are Charley Duggan and Heather O Malley who were Munster U16 B winners. Also honoured were: Alannah Lyne, Abbie Leonard and Sarah Moloney who were Munster U14 B winners.
As well we need to mention Ailbhe O Neill and Edie Connellan who were members of the U14A team.
Well done to all the girls who have been outstanding for club and county in 2026.
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Academy Update
While our regular Academy training has finished for the season, there's still plenty happening around Éire Óg, with championship action continuing, our annual Willie Walsh Ball Wall competition underway and preparations already beginning for next year.
Our U16 hurlers bowed out of the A Championship last weekend following a tough encounter against a strong Corofin Ruan side. The lads battled hard throughout and gave everything they had but ultimately came up against a better team on the day. While the result was disappointing, the players can be proud of their efforts. Games like these are valuable learning experiences, and we have no doubt this group will continue to develop and improve.
It was also a disappointing weekend for our U14 footballers, who were beaten by a very well-drilled Wolfe Tones team in their Shield final. The lads worked hard and showed plenty of determination, but Wolfe Tones were clinical when they broke up the field, punishing us with goals at crucial stages of the game. While it wasn't the ending we had hoped for, reaching the final was a great achievement, and the experience will stand to these young players in the years ahead. Hopefully, the lads will take the lessons from the game, continue working hard and come back stronger next season. Well done to all the players and management on their efforts throughout the year.
Our U16 footballers are in championship action this weekend as they take on Lissycasey on Saturday morning. We wish the lads and their management the very best of luck as they look to progress in the competition. As always, we would love to see plenty of Townie support on the sidelines to cheer the boys on!
Willie Walsh Ball Wall Competition
Our Annual Bishop Willie Walsh Memorial Ball Wall Competition got underway this week, and it was fantastic to see such a great turnout of young players eager to continue developing their hurling skills.
These sessions provide a brilliant opportunity for our U13 to U17 players to work on their touch, striking, coordination and overall confidence on the ball in a fun and competitive environment. It's great to see the enthusiasm and commitment from the lads, particularly at this time of year when the regular Academy season has finished.
The competition will continue until mid-December, after which all players and coaches will take a well-earned break before preparations begin for the new season.
A huge thank you to the coaches and volunteers who continue to give their time to organise and run these sessions. Their commitment to the development of our young players is greatly appreciated.
Academy Survey & Coaches Meeting
Thank you to all the parents and coaches who took the time to complete our recent Academy surveys. Your feedback is extremely valuable and will help us identify what's working well and where we can improve as we plan for the year ahead.
Our goal remains to provide a positive, enjoyable and supportive environment where every young player has the opportunity to develop their skills, build friendships and reach their potential.
We will be holding our end-of-year Academy Coaches Meeting in the clubhouse on Monday, 23rd November. During the meeting, we will share the key findings and highlights from the surveys, reflect on the season just gone and discuss our plans and priorities for the New Year.
We encourage all Academy coaches to attend, as their input and ideas will be important in helping us continue to improve and strengthen our Academy.
Finally, a big thank you to all our players, parents, coaches and supporters for their continued commitment throughout the year. While results don't always go our way, the progress and development of our young players is what matters most. Every training session, match and experience helps build the next generation of Éire Óg footballers and hurlers.
Best of luck to our U16 footballers this weekend, and as always, we encourage everyone to support our teams in a positive and respectful manner.
Hon the Townies! 🔴⚪
Club Lotto
Still no lucky match 4 so our club lotto jackpot rises to €11,750!! Enter online now at https://eireoginis.ie/draws
Options to play for the full year, 25 weeks, 10 weeks, 4 weeks or weekly. Just €2 a line. Sign up now to be in with a chance to win!
The draw takes place at the clubhouse every Thursday night after 9pm and all are most welcome to pop up for the draw and a chat!
5050 Draw winner
Well done to Deirdre Sheehan, this week’s winner in the 5050 draw.
Congrats and well done on supporting this club initiative and helping ensure our club continues to grow and thrive.
Dates for your diary
Sat Nov 14th: Volunteer Appreciation Night in the clubhouse – 8.30pm
Thurs Nov 19th: Club Mass for deceased members and relatives – 8.15pm
Fri Nov 27th: LGFA AGM – 5.30pm
Sun Nov 29th: Camogie AGM – 7pm
Safeguarding Update
The Code of Conduct (Underage) is a vital section of the Child Safeguarding Policy. It addresses the minimum appropriate levels of behaviour, practice and conduct required from our Underage Players, Coaches, Supporters, Parents/Guardians, Referees, Clubs and Counties and those who work with them on our behalf.
The contents of the Code shall assist those who promote and participate in our Gaelic games as we seek to ensure the implementation of the highest possible standards in our work with children and young people.
