What a fine
season it has been for Limekiln Rounders G.A.A. club. Along with the good news announcement from
the Minister of State Brian Hayes regarding the “ GO AHEAD” on the T.A.S.C. pavilion we have had
some fantastic performances on the field.
At the underage All Ireland Rounders Feile,
held on the August Bank Holiday Weekend we had teams participating in all
sections, taking gold in the under 15 boys and under 16 mixed. The under 15
Boys won their Final against The Heath with a power display at bat and the
under16 Mixed beat Piercetown of Wexford with what was one of the best displays
of fielding and batting all year at any level in the game of Rounders.
To cater for the number of our Ladies wishing
to play in the Senior championship it was necessary to form Greenhills G.A.A.
Rounders Club, well done to those involved in this initiative.
At Senior level, although disappointed in
failing to retain the Men’s All Ireland, title in a match that we were in
control of for six of the seven innings, we redeemed ourselves somewhat by
taking the Mixed title. Our Ladies also travelled to Naomh Mhuire’s fine
facility in Moneymore Co. Derry in June and brought the Gary Kelly cup to
Dublin.
Our own one day competition, the “Limekiln
Challenge Cup” was held on the 16th. Sept. in Tymon Park. Despite
the cold, windy weather and a clash with other fixtures that effected numbers
taking part, we had a good day’s rounders with 4 teams playing. Everyone in
attendance was fed and watered and enjoyed the fun and games. Rounding off the
season nicely for our club, we are delighted to be picking up 8 G.A.A. Rounders
All Star Awards out of 24 being presented in the Green Isle Hotel on Nov. 30th.
(6 Men & 2 Women )
We take this opportunity to
congratulate everyone who, won, lost or drew, took to the Diamond for enjoyment
this past season and hope to see them all again with many extras next year. We
thank everyone who helped Limekiln Rounders in any way throughout the year,
special mention of thanks to the Staff and Patrons of the Traders for their
continued and valued support. We wish all a Merry Christmas and a New Year that
brings good cheer, health and happiness to all.
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