Ard Chomhairle Bulletin – 9ú Márta 2024

A Meeting of GAA Rounders Ardchomhairle took place on Saturday the 9th of March 2024 (In Person – Croke Park). The following decisions were taken:

  1. Ten (10) new clubs have affiliated to date with GAA Rounders for 2024.
  2. At the time of the meeting sixty-one (61) clubs in total had affiliated for the 2024 season.
  3. GAA Rounders to sign Active Disability Ireland’s Sport inclusion charter.
  4. Senior Championship trophies to feature as part of the GAA Museum Exhibition in May 2024 – current holders of trophies for Senior Men, Mixed & Ladies will be asked to return trophies earlier at a date TBC.
  5. Ardchomhairle Committee members progress plans for February / March were discussed.
  6. Senior Championship fixtures will be released this week. In total, ten senior clubs have registered to play.
  7. Intermediate championship entries are due by APRIL 5th.
  8. GAA Rounders wishes to extend its sincere sympathies to Michael Glaveys ladies captain Linda Rogan and family on the passing of Linda’s partner Richard Egan. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda, Adam, and all at Michael Glaveys at this time.
  9. GAA Rounders also wishes to extend its sincere sympathies to the family, friends, and Glynnbarntown Rounders Club on the passing of club member and Junior ladies player Sandi Murphy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sandi’s daughter Lexi, her family, and friends at this time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Ard Chomhairle Bulletin – 2 Nollaig 2023

A Meeting of GAA Rounders Ardchomhairle took place on the 2nd of December 2023 @ Croke Park.

The following decisions were taken:

  • Ardchomhairle Committee members plans for 2024 were read and  adopted.
  • The 2024 GAA Rounders Master Fixtures Schedule for 2024 was approved.
  • The format of the Juvenile Competitions for 2024 was approved which includes the programme of events.
  • Nominations for Ardchomhairle Assistant Secretary, Games Secretary and Ordinary member positions were passed.
  • Chairpersons for Ardchomhairle sub-committees were proposed and adopted.
  • Regulations concerning purchase of new jerseys and player re-grading were adopted.

#1 Regulation in new season

All new jerseys/kits must be purchased from GAA Approved suppliers. All new

jerseys/kits purchased from December 2023 must have individual numbers on the

back and small number on the front along with the GAA Rounders logo.

#2 Regulation in new season

The re-grading of players is done by the clubs and will happen when submitting your

player lists before championship starts.

Kilmeena route to junior mixed final

Preparations are done and all teams are looking forward to the two finals tomorrow in Abbotsown, first is the Junior Ladies at 1pm and the second at 3pm.

Tonight, we take a look at our last junior mixed finalists Kilmeena of Mayo and the following is their route to the final.

The Mayo team finished second in Group A meaning that they would head straight through to the quarterfinals.

They started off their campaign with a win against Mayo rivals Mayo Gaels winning 17-5 with an innings to spare and got their season off to the perfect start.

They then played St Senans who topped the table, however Kilmeena came out on top in this one and recorded their second win of the season. Impressively beating the Limerick side 22-10.

They finished their group stages with a game against tomorrow’s opponents the Galway Rapparees with the Galway team coming out on top. Kilmeena will be looking to learn from that game and change the result come tomorrow afternoon.

The defeat meant the Mayo side would qualify for a quarter-final where they took on Dunderry of Meath. They overcame this test on a score of 20-10.

This meant they would travel to Clonguish to take on Inniskeen in the semi-final. They showed why they got to this stage and put in a great display and overcame the Monaghan side to book at place in Abbotstown to take on Connacht rivals Galway Rapparees.

Route to final:
Kilmeena 17-5 Mayo Gaels
Kilmeena 22-10 St Senan’s
Kilmeena 16-20 Galway Rapparees
Quarter-final: Kilmeena 22-10 Dunderry
Semi-final: Kilmeena 19-8 Inniskeen

The finals are an all-ticket affair and here is a link for tickets to see these great finals.

https://www.universe.com/events/gaa-rounders-junior-finals-19th-august-abbotstown-ngdc-tickets-9BXKMV

Galway Rapparees route to the junior mixed final

We are only a few days away from the Junior mixed final in Abbotstown on Saturday at 3pm.

Tonight, we take a look at Galway Rapparees route to the final. Galway Rapparees did it the hard way finishing third in their group which meant they would have to play a play off to get into an All-Ireland quarter final.

They had a tough start to their campaign playing St Senans of Limerick who were runners up in this competition last year. St Senans ran out winners on the day 17-6.

Galway knew coming into their next game it was win or bust for their season and they bounced back well with a win against final opponents Kilmeena overcoming them impressively with two batting innings in hand.

They then played Mayo Gaels and they knew anything other than a win that their season would come to a close, they held their nerve and recorded a 24-9 victory.

This meant all three teams in the group St Senans, Kilmeena and Galway Rapparees finished level on points, but unfortunately for Galway they finished third meaning a play-off for a quarter final.

They took on Carrickmacross Emmets in the play-off and won well meaning they set up a quarter final place against Fenagh of Carlow.

They was nip and tuck all the way and there was only one run in the score with Galway Rapparees coming out on top 7-6.

This set up a semi-final against St Senans and the Galway side turned the tables after losing out in the group stages and won in another tight battle 15-14 and set up a final place against Connacht rival Kilmeena.

Route to final:
Galway Rapparees 6-17 St Senans
Galway Rapparees 20-16 Kilmeena
Galway Rapparees 24-9 Mayo Gaels
Play-Off for quarter final: Galway Rapparees 18-6 Carrick
Semi-Final: Galway Rapparees 15-14 St Senan’s

For tickets for the finals this Saturday this Saturday please click on the link

https://www.universe.com/events/gaa-rounders-junior-finals-19th-august-abbotstown-ngdc-tickets-9BXKMV

Carrickmacross Ladies route to the Junior Ladies Finals

As Saturday draws ever closer to the Junior Ladies Final, tonight we look at Carrickmacross Emmets route to the All-Ireland.

Like their senior men the ladies from Monaghan sailed through their group games unbeaten and beat Emo of Laois in the semi-final in a titanic battle.

Carrick started their campaign against the Meath side Dunderry and were impressive through out the game and laid down an early marker winning 15-1.

The same day the Monaghan women faced another Meath side in Skyrne and ran out impressive winners on a scoreline of 26-7 with having two batting innings in hand.

Next up was the ladies first home game of the season and after the first few games they were now playing with a great deal of confidence. They welcomed Dublin Mets to Monaghan which ended up been a top of the table clash. They made it three wins from three with another impressive win.

Their last game of the group stage was against neighbours Drumhowan knowing a win would secure top place in the group and setting up a clash with Emo, they delivered dispatching Drumhowan keeping them scoreless and registering an 11-0 scoreline.

Carrick travelled to Clonguish last weekend high in confidence but knew they faced their toughest game of the season against an upcoming Emo side. For long stages it looked like Emo would knock the Monaghan side out but, in the end, Carrick came up thrumps making a stunning comeback, as they were 10 runs down but finished eventual winners 22-21 booking a place against Castletown Liam Mellows in the final.

Route to final:
Carrickmacross Emmets 15-1 Royal Rounders Dunderry
Carrickmacross Emmets 26-7 Skyrne
Carrickmacross Emmets 20-4 Dublin Mets
Carrickmacross Emmets 11-0 Drumhowan
Semi-final: Carrickmacross Emmets 22-21 Emo

For Monaghan people or anyone who is interested in coming along to watch these great games here is the link

https://www.universe.com/events/gaa-rounders-junior-finals-19th-august-abbotstown-ngdc-tickets-9BXKMV

Castletown Liam Mellows route to Junior Ladies Final

As the countdown continues to the Junior Ladies final on Saturday in Abbotstown we take a look back on Castletown Liam Mellows season to date.

Castletown Liam Mellows in their 2nd year of rounders are following in the steps of Glynn/Barntown, Adamstown regards success from Wexford clubs after qualifying for their first ever All-Ireland final in rounders the Junior Ladies competition.

Castletown have been very impressive so far and we take a look back on their route to the final. First up for the Wexford side was against Myshall of Carlow and got their campaign off to the perfect start winning 10-2 in a closely fought contest.

Next up was a Wexford derby against Glynn/Barntown and they recorded their second win of the group stages with a very impressive display winning 20-7 to keep their unbeaten record intact.

In their third match they came unstuck and lost to St Kierans of Limerick after fighting hard but came out on the wrong end of the result. Then their final game of the group stages were against Emo of Laois and this would turn out to be a top of the table clash and they put their defeat behind them and just overcame Emo winning 12-10 to top the table and set up a semi-final clash with Dublin Mets.

Last Saturday in Clonguish Castletown Liam Mellows produced a stunning comeback in the fifth innings they were on the verge of exiting the championship as Mets were winning 14-9 but the Wexford side had other ideas and claimed the win to set up a clash with Carrickmacross Emmets which takes place at 1pm on Saturday.

Route to final:
Castletown Liam Mellows 10-2 Myshall
Castletown Liam Mellows 20-7 Glynn/Barntown
Castletown Liam Mellows 6-9 St Kierans
Castletown Liam Mellows 12-10 Emo
Semi-final: Castletown Liam Mellows 15-14 Dublin Mets

For everyone from Wexford who wants to cheer Castletown on here is the link for the tickets:

https://www.universe.com/events/gaa-rounders-junior-finals-19th-august-abbotstown-ngdc-tickets-9BXKMV

Ard Chomhairle Bulletin – 13ú Eanáir 2023

A Meeting of GAA Rounders Ardchomhairle took place on the 13th of January 2024 @ Croke Park.

  • Five (5) new clubs have affiliated to date with GAA Rounders for 2024.
  • At the time of the meeting fifty-one (51) clubs in total had affiliated for the 2024 season.
  • Mary Moroney to function as Munster Representative on the Childrens Committee
  • Ardchomhairle Committee members progress plans for December & January were discussed.
  • All Star Structure meeting to take place online on Sunday 14th January. Senior Championship clubs invited to send a representative to attend the meeting.
  • The structure of the GAA Rounders Championships for 2024 was discussed.
  • Decisions were made about teams to be relegated and promoted.
  • Closing date for entry to Senior Championship was decided and will be released to clubs shortly.