Lissycasey G.A.A Club News.

August 2010:

U14 Championship: Lissycasey 8.05 Eire Og 5.08. The future for Lissycasey football club is extremely ;bright. That'sthe message that was sent out loud and clear from Cusack Park on Monday evening when the club's under 14 team were crowned county A champions. The win completed a great double for the club as they had earlier won the County feile title. Eire Og Ennis were their opponents on each occasion and certainly made life difficult for the locals. The win means that the Liam Kelly memorial cup will rest in his native Lissycasey for the coming year. The late Liam was a staunch clubman and served in many positions including secretary before his untimely death. His nephew Sean, presented the trophy to ConorFinnucane after Monday's final. The latest meeting of the sides was a cracking affair in which Lissycasey came from being thirteen points in arrears at the end of the opening quarter to win by six. The game had everything, great scores, outstanding performances, goalmouth incidents and some of the best goals that will be seen at any level in the county this season Conor Finnucane gave Lissycasey the lead when he pointed after twelve seconds but then Eire Og took over to go 4-2 to 0-1 in front after fifteen minutes. Lissycasey were clearly rattled but, to their credit, they steadied and got on top for the final ten minutes of the half. Goals from Conor Finnucane and Michael O'Malley brought them back into contention and when the half time whistle sounded the margin was down to two goals, 4-3 to 2-3. Lissycasey made a number of changes at the interval which were to play a big part in their win. Goalkeeper Killian Normoyle switched to an outfield role with Ciaran Doohan taking over goalkeeping duties while Cathal Fitzgerald came into the attack. Normoyle and Doohan excelled after switching roles. O'Malley started the second as he had finished the first with an excellent goal to close the gap to three points Three Eire Og points restored the winner's six point advantage before Finnucane struck twice in a minute for goals that tied up the game at 4-6 for Eire Og to 5-3 with sixteen minutes to play. Eire Og then had a brace of points but a great Lissycasey move ended with an excellent goal from Seamus Collins and the champions were in front for the first time since the opening minute. It was a shortlived lead as EireOg were awarded a penalty two minutes later and, just as he had done in the opening half, Conor O'Halloran made no mistake. Still, Lissycasey refused to throw in the towel and team captain Finnucane struck again with four minutes to go for what was his fourth goal of the evening. Brian Cahill followed with a point before Niall Meere rounded off a great move involving Finnucane and Normoyle with the final goal of the evening, a minute from the end. Meere had the final say a minute later with a great point. This was an outstanding team performance and rounded off a truly memorably year for the players and mentors Lissycasey;--Killian Normoyle; Roy Griffin, Ryan Griffin, Niall McCarthy; Levi Howard, Ciaran Doohan, Ronan Grace; Conor Finnucane (4-1), Brian Cahill (0-1); Gary Stephens (0-1) Michael O'Malley (2-0), Seamus Collins (1-0); Darragh Hanrahan, Gary Hill (0-1) Niall Meere (1-1); SubsCathal Fitzgerald for Hanrahan; Oisin Hanrahan for Hill; Daire Meaney, Shane Keating, Conor Mullins, Liam Halpin, David Cahill, Eric Griffin, Niall Coote, David Cleary.

Senior Champ: Lissycasey are out of the running for 2010 Senior Football Championship after their third defeat to Doorabarefield by 1 point on Saturday at Eire Og. 

Minor Football: Lissycasey Minors have been defeated in  their opening games in the Minor Football Championship losing to Doorabarefield, Clondegad & Cratloe. The next game is on Sept 11/12th.  

Senior Championship: Lissycasey were defeated by Cratloe in Round 2 of the Senior Championship played at Cusack Park on Saturday August   7th. The Final score was Cratloe 2.10 Lissycasey 0.06.

Rose of Clare:  Lissycasey GAA congratulate Michelle O'Shea, Tubber who was crowned Rose of Clare in Cooraclare during the week. Michelle is sister of Lissycasey Footballer Matt. Well Done Michelle. 

July 2010:

Garry Cup Div 2 Lge Semi-final: St Jospeh's 0.07 Lissycasey  0.06. Lining out without eight members of the squad, all ruled out through injury, there were fears ahead of this division 2 league Semi-final at Ballyea on Saturday that Lissycasey might suffer a heavy defeat. As things turned out they were decidely unlucky not to have won this game played in wet conditions which made ball handling and distribution very difficult.Team Captain Cathal Hill suffereed a hamstring injury in the previous week's O Gorman Cup Final. Anthony Kelly picked up a leg injury at training in midweek, Paul Nagle and Martin Daly were struggling to shake off leg mussle injurys while Martin O'Connor, Enda Finucane, Danny Clohessy and Cathal Doohan all picked up injuries in the under 21 s great victory over Cooraclare-Kilkee on Thursday evening. At the end of a hard fought first half Lissycasey led by a point but should have been more in front as they were guilty of some very poor shooting.they were down to 14 men shortly before half time when Barry Keating was dismissed but St Josephs had defenderGer Fannin sent off early in the second half.. Lissycasey went two points clear but the introduction of Colm Mullen, son of Brendan who shone for Lissycasey in the seventies,proved vital as he kicked three great points to tie up matters with less than ten minutes remaining. The Doorabarefield outfit kicked the winning point  in the second minute of injury time. Lissycasey: Joe Hayes. Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Niall Kelly. James Kelly. Barry Keating. Gerard Murphy. Colin Lynch. Matt O'Shea. Francis Hayes. Danny Lynch. Alan Nagle. Derek McMahon. Dermot Nagle. Oisin Talty. Subs: Paudie Carmody for McMAhon. MArtin Daly for D NAgle. 

U21: Lissycasey 0.10 Cooraclare/Kilkee 0.08   

Division 4 league: Lissycasey 1-6 Kilmurry-Ibrickane  0-9 Both sides can point to missed chances in this division 4 league semi-final which took place at Cooraclare last Thursday. Kilmurry-Ibrickane despite the fact that they were short some regulars, had the better of the early exchanges but they recorded a number of wides. They led 0-4 to 0-2 at half time. Early in the second half Gerry Moran scored the game's only goal when he converted a penalty and Lissycasey went on to open a three point lead. However, Kilmurry put in a strong finish to snatch a draw. Goalkeeper Kevin Moran, deputising for the injured Shane Normoyle, turned in a superb performance and brought off three superb saves. Gerry Moran was another to stand out on the evening, particularly after he moved to centre back midway through the first half. Lissycasey;--Kevin Moran; Paul Clancy, Gerry Moran Kieran Donnelly; Cyril Sheehan, Martin Hill, Fergal Talty; Noel Finnucane, Pat Healy; Cathal Talty, David McMahon, Tom Collins; Sean Collins, Paudie Carmody, Dermot Nagle; Subs:Kevin Hanrahan, David Clancy;

Junior A championships Ml. Cusacks  1-13  Lissycasey  2-4 An experienced Ml. Cusacks side proved too strong for Lissycasey in the opening round of the junior championship. The North Clare side, relegated from intermediate level last year, are clearly determined to get back up to the higher division. Paudioe Carmody and Fergal Talty were the Lissycasey goal scorers while the points came from David Considine and Sean Hayes. Lissycasey;--Kevin Moran; Paul Clancy, Martin Hill, Barry Keating; Fergal Talty, Gerry Moran, Cyril Sheehan; Noel Finnucane, Pat Healy; Dermot Nagle, David McMahon, Cathal Talty; Sean Hayes, Paudie Carmody, David Considine; Subs: Kieran Donnelly, Tom Collins.

O'Gorman cup final: Doonbeg  1-11  Lissycasey  0-5: Goals win games they say and so it proved at Doonbeg on Sunday evening. As a very evenly contested first half drew to a close, the sides were level at 0-2 each. Then an outfield error saw Lissycasey lose possession and Doonbeg launched a counter attack which yielded the game's only goal. Doonbeg dominated the second half to emerge worthy winners of the title. The loss of team captain Cathal Hill due to injury after five minutes proved a huge blow to Lissycasey hopes on an evening when they were also without Paul Nagle due to injury. Lissycasey;--Shane Normoyle;  Michael Melican, Sean Hill, Martin O'Connor; Cathal Hill, James Kelly, Alan Nagle; Anthony Kelly, Matt O'Shea; Danny Lynch, Colin Lynch, Ger Murphy; Enda Finnucane, Francis  Hayes, Derek McMahon; SubsGerry Moran, Paudie Carmody, Oisin Talty

Munster medalists; Cathal Doohan was a member of the Clare minor hurling panel which won the Munster title in Thurles last Sunday. Cathal was outstanding in Lissycasey's historic minor A football win last season and he is currently a member of the club's minor, under 21 and senior panels. Kilmaley's Michael O'Neill, another of the successful minor football panel last year was also part of the Clare minor panel on Sunday

Garry cup semi-final :Lissycasey senior footballers will make the short journey to Ballyea this Saturday to play St. Josephs in the semi-final of the division 2 league. The winners, in addition to getting through to play for the title, will win promotion to the Cusack cup for next season. The game will take place at 6.30p.m.

Under 21 championship Lissycasey will take on the Cooraclare-Kilkee amalgamation in the under 21 A football championship quarter final on this Thursday evening in Kilmihil at 7.30p.m.

Minor football :Lissycasey will begin the defence of the minor A championship on this Wednesday when they travel to Gurteen to play Doora-Barefield, under 16 finalists two years ago. Next week, Lissycasey will have home advantage against Ennistymon

Feile Peil na nOg. A great time at Feile. Lissycasey represented Clare at the Feile Peil na nOg finals in Derry last weekend and while they didn't manage to win a title, they performed impressively and represented the county well. Lissycasey opened their challenge in division 4 when they proved too strong for their hosts Buncranna, winning on a 2-10 to 0-1 scoreline and they followed this up with another comprehensive victory, this time over Glenullin from Derry, by 4-8 to 2-0 In their final group game they came up against De La Salle fromWaterford who were also unbeaten at this stage. At the end of a hard fought contest, the superior physical strength of the Waterford side saw them earn a 1-4 to 0-2 victory to qualify for the semi-final.  De La Salle went on to contest the final but they were beaten by Longford side, Northern Gaels. On Friday evening, Lissycasey participated in the Feile parade through Derry City. The panel returned home on Sunday eve.

A big week  This is a huge weekend for local football teams. On this Thursday the juniors will play Kilmurry-Ibrickane in the division 4 league semi-final at Cooraclare (7.30). Victory would earn them a final datein two weeks time but it would also see them promoted to division 3
for next season. Forty eight hours later(Saturday at 7.30) the same team will travel to Miltown to play Ml. Cusacks in the junior A championship first round. On Sunday evening the seniors will be in Doonbeg to play the magpies in the final of the O'Gorman cup. Lissycasey were the first winners
of this competition five years ago. Next Wednesday the minors will begin their championship campaign with a game against Doora-Barefield. On the following evening it will be the turn of the under 21's to open their championship campaign when they play Cooraclare-Kilkee at Kilmihil while on Saturday week the seniors will play St. Josephs in the division 2 league semi-final at Ballyea.

Senior Championship:Ennistymon 2-7 Lissycasey  0-5 There was huge disappointment for all involved with Lissycasey football when the club's senior team went down to Ennistymon in this senior championship first round played at Cusack Park last week.Going into the game following impressive league wins over Cratloe , Wolfe Tones and their championship opponents and with an impressive O'Gorman cup success over Kilmurry-Ibrickane in the bag, hopes were high locally that another victory would follow.However, the favourites were rocked in the opening minutes andbefore the game was ten minutes old, Lissycasey found themselves ten points in arrears. From here on they were always struggling and whilematters did improve a little, it wasn't sufficient to prevent the side from losing.This result leaves Lissycasey with a huge task if they are to qualifyfor the knock out stages of the championship. they meet Cratloe in round two in early August. The Ennistymon full forward line caused huge problems for Lissycaseywith John McInerney the target at full forward while his flankers, Danny Rouine and McConigley were constantly on the move As the North Clare side dominated in most areas in the opening half, apart from those early scores from McConigley, they failed to add to his tally before the break and this is something that is sure to concern their backroom team ahead of round two. Lissycasey were struggling in most areas and this is reflected in the scoreline which showed that they could only manage a point in this half and this came from midfielder Colin Lynch after eighteen minutes.Lissycasey were fortunate not to concede a third goal eight minutes from half time when Joe Hayes pulled off a great save from John McInerneyFor the second half  Lissycasey introduced Oisin Talty and Martin Daly to their attack in place of Danny Clohessy and the injured AlanNagle. Ger Murphy switched from wing forward to wing back in place of Clohessy. Nagle, the only Lissycasey forward to threaten in the opening period, picked up a leg injury and his absence was a big loss to the team. Hopes of a Lissycasey rally were rocked in the early minutes of the second half when Brian Conway and Danny Rouine (free) increased the North Clare outfit's lead to nine points.At the other end of the field Lissycasey struggled to win possession in all areas of the attack Lissycasey captain Cathal Hill tried hard to rally his team and he kicked a fine point with six minutes remaining while Joe Hayes, Colin Lynch and Alan Nagle, until injured also got through some good work Lissycasey;--Joe Hayes; Michael Melican, Sean Hill, Martin O'Connor; James Kelly, Cathal Hill (capt) Danny Clohessy; Enda Finnucane, Colin Lynch; Ger Murphy, Danny Lynch, Alan Nagle; Paul Nagle, Anthony Kelly, Francis Hayes; Subs---Oisin Talty for A Nagle (inj) half time; Martin Daly for Clohessy, half time;  Derek McMahon for A. Kelly (51 minutes); Scorers---Martin Daly (0-2), frees; Colin Lynch, Paul Nagle, Cathal Hill (0-1) each;

Kilrush 1-7 Lissycasey  0-9. Lissycasey were short a number of regulars when they took on Kilrush in this final round league tie at Kilrush last week. the visitors led 0-6 to 0-3 at half time but Kilrush fought back strongly after the break. However, it was a defensive error which resulted in the game's only goal, a score which proved crucial in giving Kilrush victory by the narrowest of margins Lissycasey;--Joe Hayes; Michael Melican, Sean Hill, James Kelly; Cathal Hill, Cathal Doohan, Danny Clohessy; Matt O'Shea, Colin Lynch; Derek McMahon, Danny Lynch, Ger Murphy; Enda Finnucane, Francis Hayes, Oisin Talty,Subs--Dermot Nagle, David Considine .Despite that disappointing loss, Lissycasey are through to theleague semi-final having finished in third spot behind St. Josephs and Kilrush

Junior Div 4 Football: Lissycasey  2-8  Corofin  2-5 A last minute goal from Paudie Carmody sealed an important win for Lissycasey in this division 4 league tie played at Lissycasey. The win ensures Lissycasey of a semi-final place where they will play Kilmurry-Ibrickane.

A busy schedule: The next couple of weeks will be extremely busy for Lissycasey teams.With the club's under 14 side off to Derry for the Feile na nOg festival, the club has moved to ensure that there will be no games from July 1 to 4 inclusive. The division 4 league semi-final has been
re-scheduled for Thursday July 8. Twenty four hours earlier the club's minors will be in action. Then, on the weekend of July 9, 10, 11, the under 21's are due to play their first championship tie.

O'Gorman cup.The O'Gorman cup final between Lissycasey and Doonbeg has been deferred again. Due to be played this Sunday, the deat of the late John O'Gorman's sister, has led to the latest cancellation. The final has now been set for July 11.

May 2010: 

O'Gorman Cup: Lissycasey  0-14  Kilmurry-Ibrickane  0-12 (after extra time) Lissycasey dethroned the O'Gorman cup title holders
Kilmurry-Ibrickane in a lively semi-final tie which required extra time at Cooraclare on Tuesday evening.The win gives Lissycasey a final date against Doonbeg and this will be a repeat of the final in the first year of the competition in 2006 when Lissycasey were victorious.Given that Lissycasey are facing into championship action on Saturday week, the team management has decided not to play the final on this Sunday evening. Instead they have suggested the weekend of June25/26 and 27 as an alternative. In Tuesday's semi-final, there was little between the sides at any stage and the lead changed hands on a number of ocasions in the game.Kilmurry had early points from Michael Hogan and Johnnie Daly before Lissycasey replied through Francis Hayes and Enda Finnucane. At half time Lissycasey led by the odd point in seven. It was score for score throughout the second half  as the sides were level at the end of normal time approached. In the fourth minute of injury time Kilmurry looked to have secured a place in the final when Noel Downes pointed but Lissycasey hit back and centre back Cathal Hill ensured that extra time would be needed when he levelled (0-9 each). The introduction of county minor Niall Hickey appeared to turn the tie in Kilmurry's favour as he pointed twice in the first period ofextra time to give them the lead but a superb effort from Lissycasey substitute Oisin Talty left just the minimum between the sides at the end of the first period (0-11 to 0-10). Points from Martin Daly and Gerry Moran saw Lissycasey go back in front before Johnnie Daly kicked a superb equaliser for the holders to leave the score at 0-12 each with five minutes still to play. Lissycasey dominated this period when  the experienced Colin Lynch and Martin Daly landed points to secure victory. A worrying note for Lissycasey is the fact that a number of injuries were sustained and there is concern for the fitness of Anthony Kelly ahead of next week's championship tie due to an ankle injury Lissycasey; Shane Normoyle; Michael Melican, Sean Hill, Martin O'Connor; James Kelly, Cathal Hill, Daniel Clohessy; Enda Finnucane(0-3) Colin Lynch (0-1) Ger Murphy (0-1), Danny Lynch, Alan Nagle;Derek McMahon, Anthony Kelly, Francis Hayes (0-4);Subs---Paul Nagle for McMahon; Oisin Talty (0-1) for Finnucane;Martin Daly (0-2) for A. Kelly (inj) Gerry Moran (0-1) for Clohessy;

U12 Championship. Lissycasey have qualified for the the Quarter Final of Under 12 Div 1 Championship where they will meet Doorabarefield in two weeks time. 

U10 West Clare: Lissycasey were defeated by a stronger Clondegad side in the West Clare U10 FInal held at Cooraclare on Monday May 31st. Final Score Clondegad 2.09 Lissycasey 3.01

Poker Classic. There will be an Poker Classic, is Aid of  Lissycasey Feile trip to Derry, on Friday next May 28th at Fanny O'Dea's All support is welcome. Many thanks to all who took part in the Sponsored walk.

O Gorman Cup. Lissycasey 0.11 Miltown 0.08. Lissycasey secured a place in the Semi-Final on the O'Gorman Cup when they scored a merited win over Miltown at Kilmihil on Wednesday evening (19/5/10) Lissycasey, who were without the unavalable Danny Lynch, and Derek McMahon (Holidays), Joe Hayes(Inter County Senior Panelists who are not alowed to play in this competition) along with injured Paul Nagle and David Considine, led from the start and were 0.08 to 0.04 in from at half time. Martin Daly played his first game of the season for the winners and he managed a very valuable contribution, contributing 0.07 of the teams total, five of his scores coming from frees. Miltown tried hard to get back into contention after the break but the Lissycasey defence and particulaty the full back trio of Michael Melican, Sean Hill and Martin O'Connor excelled. There was a lot of pressure on Lissycasey in the second half as they were down to fourteen men for the last twenty minutes after Alan Nagle was unluck to pick up a second yellow card. Lissycasey, the first winners of this title,will now play the holders Kilmurry Ib who are chasing a fourth title in a row. The Semi-Finals are scheduled for this Saturday (Doonbeg play Cooraclare in the other game) but at the time of writing , the word on the grapevine is that the games will be deferred so as not to cut accross the Clare Junior Team's Munster Chanpionship outing on Sunday.  Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle.Michjael Melican. Sean Hill, Martin O'Connor, James Kelly, Cathal Hill,(0.01) Daniel Clohessy. Enda Finucane.Colin Lynch, Ger Murphy (0.02) Alan Nagle. Fergal Talty. Oisin Talty. Martin Daly,(0.07) Francis Hayes (0.01) Sub Noel Finucane for F Talty. 

Div 4 League. Lissycasey 0.10 Kilmurry Ib 0.07. Lissycasey Junior Footballers kept up their challange for a place in the semi-final of Division 4 when they defeated Kilmurry Ib in Quilty last week. As a result of this win, they have moved up to second place on the league table, behind Corofin who they will play in their nelast game of the campaign. 

Under 10. Lissycasey under 10 team have qualified for the West Clare U10 A Final by defeating Kilmurry Ib in the Semi-Final on Monday May 17th. They will now take on fellow parisheeners Clondegad in the Final on Manday May 31st at 7.30 in Cooraclare. 

April 2010: 

Div 4 League: Lissycasey 1.04 Ennistymon 0.07. A Late goal from Fergal Talty earned Lissycasey a share of the spoils in this Division 4 League tie played at Lissycasey on Sunday. The home side lead by two points at half time but, in a very disappointing game, they failed to maintain this advantage after the break and were fortunate to grab a point from the game. Lissycasey will travel to Quilty to play Kilmurry-Ibrickane next Saturday. Lissycasey. Shane Normoyle, Cyril Sheehan. Niall Kelly. Kieran Donnelly, Fergal Talty. Daniel Clohessy, Paul Clancy,. Martin Hill, Noel Finucane. Tom Collins, Gerry Moran. Gerard Murphy. Sean Hayes. Paudie Carmody, Pat Kelly. Sub: Cathal TAlty for Clohessy (inj)

Garry Cup: Lissycasey 1.07 Wolfetones 0.09. A Goal from Gerard Murphy midway through the first half helped Lissycasey to an important win over Wolfe Tones in this Division 2 League (Garry Cup) tie at Shannon on Friday last April 30th. The win, their second in five days, eases them out of the relegation zone and keeps their hopes of a place in the play offs alive. There was little between the teams throughout the game and the sides went to the break on level terms 1.02 to 0.05. Wolfe Tones looked to be in the best position at this stage as they would have the assistance of the wind for the second half but Lissycasey stepped up a gear and managed to open a three point lead with ten minutes remaining.  The Shannon side fought back but Lissycasey held firm and were deservingly ahead when the final whistle sounded. Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle. Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Martin O'Connor. Gerry Moran. Cathal Hill (0.01) Daniel Clohessy, Enda Finucane. Colin Lynch, (0.01) Ger Murphy (1.0) Danny Lynch. Alan Nagle (0.01) Paul Nagle (0.01) David Considine. (0.03) Oisin Talty. Subs: James Kelly for Moran. Dermot Nagle for Talty. Derek McMahon for Considine.  Lissycasey's next game in the league will be at the end of May when they meet Ennistymon.  After Fridays's game the Shannon club entertained Lissycasey with refreshments in their clubhouse which was greatly appreciated. 

Garry Cup: Lisycasey 2.12 Cratloe 0.10. Lissycasey recorded their first win of the season in the Garry Cup when they accounted for Cratloe on their home pitch on Sunday. Playing with the aid of the breeze in the first half ,the home side built up a six points lead, 0.09 to 0.03, with some exciting scores from David Considine, Danny Lynch, Paul Nagle, Daniel Clohessy and Gerard Murphy while Cratloe's foirst half replies came from Cathal McInerney, Coron McGrath and Davis Ryan.The visitors had the first point of the second half but then Lissycasey hit for 1.03, the goal coming from Oisin Talty who finished off a move involving Colin Lynch & Derek McMahon. Cratloe battled back with the help of points from Robert Condon, Cathal McInerney, Sean Collins and Liam Markham but Lissycasey finished strongly and a second Oisin Talty goal right at the death completed the scoring. The win was particularly impressive given that Lissycasey were without the services of Joe Hayes, Anthony Kelly, Matt O'Shea, Francis & Senan Hayes and Cathal Doohan to mention some. Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle. Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Martin O'Connor. Cathal Hill. James Kelly. Daniel Clohessy. Colin Lynch.Enda Finucane. Ger Murphy,Danny Lynch . Alan Nagle. Paul Nagle. David Consisine. Oisin Talty. Subs: Derek McMahon for Kelly (injured) Dermot Nagle for Considine. 

Feile Peil na nOg Final: Lissycasey 1.14 Eire Og 0.08. Lissycasey will be travelling to Derry to represent Clare in the 2010 Feile Peil na nOg National Football festival at the beginning of July following an exciting  win over Eire Og in the Clare Final at Cusack Park on this Tuesday evening. This was an excellent game of Football with some outstanding scores from the winners who were 0.07 to 0.03 ahead at half time. Early in the second half Eire Og cut the margin to the minimum but then Lissycasey stepped upa gear and excellent points from the outstanding Michael O'Malley sent them on thie way. Brian Cahill was the goal scorer after he moved to full forward and mid fielder Conor Finucane also kicked some impressive points. Eire Og fought back again towards the end but Lissycasey Captain, Killian Normoyle, made an outstanding save from a penalty.The win means that Lissycasey will represent the County for the Second time in thier history in the National Competition. They previously won the Clare title in 1997 and went on to represent Clare in Donegal where they won an award for the best turned out team at the official parade.After the game Bord na nOg Peil Secretary Anne Hayes, a member of the Lissycasey Club , had the honour of presenting the Shield to Killian Normoyle:The members of the Victorious squad are: Killian Normoyle, Ronan Grace, Ryan Griffin. Niall McCarthy, Seamus Collins, Oisin Hanrahan, Levi Howard. Conor Finucane (0.05) Brian Cahill (1.02) Gary Stephens. Ciarain Doohan. Michael O'Malley, (0.06) Daire Hanrahan. Gary Hill (0.01) Niall Meere. Subs: David Cleary. Shane Keating, Joe Carmody, Conor Mullins. David Cahill. Eric Griffin. Liam Halpin. Niall Coote.Daire Meaney. The Mentors are Michael Collins: (Team Manager) Denis O'Herlihy, Jamesie Meere. Michael Stephens. and Danny Pyne is in charge of the kit. 

Change of Venue: This Wednesday evenings Under 16 Shield Semi-Final between Lissycasey and Cratloe will now be played at Cratloe. The Board were unable to obtain a neutral venue so both teams agreed to toss. The toss took place after the Feile final on Monday and Cratloe called correctly. 

Garry Cup: St Josephs 2.05 Lissycasey 1.06: Lissycasey suffered a disappointing defeat to St Josephs in this Garry Cup tie, last Saturday in Gurteen. The visitors, helped by a Danny Lynch goal, led at half-time on a score of 1.04 to 0.04. Early in the first half thay lost defender Martin O'Connor to injury and the resuffle saw Alan Nagle revert to defence with Oisin Talty coming into the attack.The concession of two second half goals proved costly for Lissycasey who now find themselves at the bottom of the league table after three rounds. Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle. Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Martin O'Connor. Cathal Hill. Cathal Doohan. Gerry Moran. Matt O'Shea. James Kelly. Gerard Murphy. Colin Lynch (0.02) Alan Nagle. David Considine. (0.03) Danny Lynch (1.0) Paul Nagle (0.01) Subs: Oisin Talty for O'Connor (Injured) Dermot Nagle for Doohan (Injured)

Div 4 Footbball: Lissycasey 2.11 Coolmeen 0.11: Lissycasey caused a big suprise when they defeated a fancied Coolmeen side in this Div 4 tie played on Sunday at Lissycasey. Goals from Fergal Talty and David Considine proved the difference as the Christy Talty managed side got back to winning ways after a disappointing loss to Miltown in the previous round. On this occasion there was some excellent combination play by Lissycasey and this led to a number of impressive scores. The Team line out was: Shane Normoyle. Kieran Donnelly, Niall Kelly. Cyril Sheehan. Paul Clancy. Daniel Clohessy. Fergal Talty. Martin Hill. Noel Finucane, Gerard Murphy, David Considine. Tom Collins. Sean Hayes. Paudie Carmody. Dermot Nagle. Sub: Kevin Hanrahan for Murphy. 

Feile Peil na nOg: Lissycasey have qualified for the final of Feile Peil na nOg. The Semi-Final held today Sunday April 11th in Gurteen saw Lissycasey defeat Kilmurry Ib by a staggering 6.17 to 1.04. 

Scor na bPaisti: Lissycasey won 4 titles at Scor na bPaist in Cois na hAbhna on today Sunday. Ava O'Malley won the Solo Singing title, Ciarain Moroney won the recitation, Ballad group winners comprised of Miriam Daly, Aine McSweeney,Ava O'Malley,Gillian & Lauren Griffin while the Set Dancers were Yvonne & Michelle Colline, Eimear Stephens, Tara O'Malley, Andrea O'Shea, Bernadette Kelly,Emma Hill & Grace O'Sullivan. The Novelty Act of Ciarain Moroney, Connor O'Leary, Lauren & Gillian Griffin, Aine McSweeney, Sharon Cummins & Ava O'Malley performed well but were not placed. 

Garry Cup: Lissycasey  0-6  St. Breckans  0-6 Failure to convert scoring opportunities proved costly for Lissycasey in this Garry cup fixture at Lissycasey on Bank holiday Monday. Trailing by two points at the interval after playing against the breeze, Lissycasey had the major share of the play in the second half  but missed scoring opportunities from play and frees before Cathal Hill came up from defence to score the equaliser. Lissycasey's scorers were Danny and Colin Lynch Dermot Nagle and Oisin Talty  in addition to Hill. Lissycasey lined out without the injured Joe Hayes, Gerard Murphy,Francis Hayes while Anthony Kelly and Senan Hayes are currently out of the country and weren't available for selection.Lissycasey; Paudie Carmody; Michael Melican, Sean Hill, Gerry Moran;Cathal Hill, Cathal Doohan, Alan Nagle; James Kelly, Matt O'Shea; Oisin Talty, Danny Lynch, Derek McMahon; Paul Nagle, Colin Lynch, Dermot Nalge;Sub---Enda Finnucane

Div 4 Football: Miltown  1-12  Lissycasey  2-3 A disappointing performance by the junior side ended in defeat in this division 4 league tie at Lissycasey on Good Friday. The team never produced the form they had shown in the drawn tie with O'Callaghans Mills a few weeks earlier.  Dermot Nagle and Fergal Talty were the Lissycasey goalscorers in this one Lissycasey----Shane Normoyle; Sean Kelly, Niall Kelly, Kieran Donnelly; Cyril Sheehan, Cathal Talty, Paul Clancy; David McMahon,Daniel Clohessy; Sean Hayes, David Considine, Tom Collins; Pat Kelly,Paudie Carmody, Dermot Nagle
Subs--Fergal Talty, David Clancy, Pat healy, Kevin Moran

O'Gorman cup: Lissycasey will hope to maintain their unbeaten run in the O'Gorman cup and, in the process, book a place in the play off stages of the competition when they play O'Currys in their final group game on this Sunday in Doonaha at 1p.m.

Co board draw: The annual County board fundraising draw is being promoted at present and the adult players in the club are currently selling tickets. Half of all money collected is retained by the club and all involved are appealing for support for this major fundraiser for the club.

March 2010. 

Still Unbeaten. Lissycasey, first winners of the O'Gorman cup four years ago, are unbeaten in this year's competition following the weekend's action. Lissycasey were in action twice and both games were away from home. On Saturday they played a 0.07 to 0.07 draw with Shannon Gaels at Killimer. Team: Shane Normoyle. Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Gerry Moran. Cathal Hill, Cathal Doohan, Niall Kelly, James Kelly. Matt O'Shea. Oisin Talty. Danny Lynch. Gerard Murphy, Enda Finucane, Padraig Carmody, Paul Nagle.  Subs: David Considine, Sean Hayes. Scorers on the day were Enda Finucane. Paul Nagle, Ger Murphy, Danny Lynch & David Considine. On Sunday they travelled to Kilrush and came away with a 2.05 to 2.05 win. Both Goals , in the opening half, came from Oisin Talty and Colin Lynch. Team: Shane Normoyle. Michael Melican. Sean Hill,Martin O'Connor.Cathal Hill, Cathal Doohan, Niall Kelly, James Kelly. Matt O'Shea.Alan Nagle. Danny Lynch. Ger Murphy. Oisin Talty. Colin Lynch. & Paul Nagle. Sub: David Considine who scored 3 points. 

Feile na nOg. Lissycasey have qualified for the Semi-Finals of Feile Peil na nOg. The under 14 side defeated Eire Og 2.08 to 0.06 and Kilrush 3.10 to 1.04 on Saturday in Lissycasey. They will now face Kilmurry Ib in the Semi-Final while Wolfetones will play Eire Og. 

League Games; Lissycasey's Senior & Junior Footballers will be in action in round 2 of their respective leagues this weekend. The Juniors who drew with O'Callaghans Mills first time out, will have home advantage on this Friday (5p.m.) when they will play Miltown. On Monday the Seniors will also have home advantage when they take on St Breckans at 3p.m. Having lost their opening game to Kilmihil, Lissycasey will be keen to get a win under their belts this week. 

O'Gorman Cup. Lissycasey 4.15 Ml Cusacks 0.02. Lissycasey recorded a runaway win over Ml Cusacks in the opening round of the O'Gorman Cup at Lissycasey on Saturday last March 6th. The winners were in control throughout htis one sided contest and had the points sewn up long before the final whistle. Martin O'Connor and Cathal Doohan from last year's Minor winning teamwere particularly impressive in this tie. Lissycasey will play Shannon Gaels in round 2 this Saturday . Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle. Martin O'Connor. Sean Hill. Gerry Moran. Martin Moran . Cathal Hill. Cathal Doohan. Matt O'Shea. Danny Lynch. Gerard Murphy. Colin Lynch. Oisin Talty. Francis Hayes. Derek McMahon. Enda Finucane. Subs: Daniel Clohessy. David Considine. 

Div 4 Football: Lissycasey 2.08 O Callaghans Mills 1.14. A draw was a fair result when Lissycasey and O'Callaghans Mills clashed in the opening round of the Division 4 league at Kilkishen on Saturday last March 6th. First half goals from Paudie Carmody and Sean Hayes helped Lissycasey to a four point half time lead when the score was 2.06 to 0.08. A physicially stronger home side fought back strongly in the second half and limited Lissycasey to just two points. Just before the full time whistle referee Damien Fox sent off Noel Finucane, (Lissycasey) and Bryan Donnellan (O C Mills)a rather harse decision in the view of those present. Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle. Paul Clancy. Niall Kelly. Tom Collins. Fergal Talty. Gerry Moran. Daniel Clohessy. Sean Kelly. Noel Finucane. Cathal Talty. David Considine (Captain) 0.03 Kevin hanrahan. Sean Hayes (1.01) Paudie Carmody (1.01) Pat Kelly (0.02) Subs: Gerard Murphy. (0.01) for Hanrahan. Pat Healy for S Kelly. Kieran Donnelly for Clancy. David Clancy for Hayes. 

County Board Draw. Tickets for the Annual County Board draw are now on sale. The members of the Senior and Junior panels in Lissycasey are promoting the draw within the club. Half of the ticket sales will go towards the preperation of the senior team for the 2010 season. Tickets cost 60.00 and there will be four monthly draws with excellent prizes, including a car ,on offer. 

Garry Cup.  Kilmihil 1.05 Lissycasey 0.07. A contribution of 1.04 from full forward Timmy Ryan inspired Kilmihil to a one point win over Lissycasey in a well contested Garry Cup first round games at Kilmihil on Wednesday. The all important point came in the openiong half following a mistake by the visitors who were guilty of a number of bad misses during the course of the game. Kilmihil led at the break on a score of 1.02 to 0.04 and quickly stretched their advantage to three points early in the second half. Lissycasey fought back but despite having a couple of  late chanches, they failed to get the equaliser. The absence of Anthony Kelly, Gerry Moran, Michael O'Rourke, Alan Nagle and Senan Hayesto mention a few, was a blow to Lissycasey who will need to improve in their shooting if they are to be in the shake up for honours. On Wednesday they were guilty of lots of misses from good scoring positions. Best for Lisycasey were Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Martin Moran and Colin Lynch. Lissycasey: Joe Hayes. Michael Melican. Sean Hill. Martin Moran. Cathal Hill. Martin Hill. James Kellt. Matt O'Shea. Dany Lynch. Gerard Murphy. Colin Lynch. Derek McMahon, Paul Nagle. Enda Finucane. Francis Hayes. Subs: Martin O'Connor. David Considine. 

Feb 2010.

Back in Division 2. Lissycasey successfully appealed to Clare GAA at the February Board Meeting to be allowed back into Division 2 for 2010. With the number of teams in this division down by one to seven, Lissycasey decided to make their application which awas successful on a vote of 18 to 12.

League Preperations. In preperation for the start of the Division 2 (Garry Cup) football league, Lissycasey played Cooraclare , the Cusack Cup Champions, in a challange game at Frure last week. The visitors came out on top on a score of 2.08 to 0.12. Despite the defeat, there was a lot to be pleased with in Lissycasey's performance. A week earlier the Seniors beat Miltown in a low scoring tie when the final tally was 1.04 to 0.03. 

Junior Challange. Lissycasey Juniors, who are under the management of Christy Talty (Manager) Michael McMahon and Michael O'Rourke, will play Kilmihil in a challange game on this Saturday evening. The game will be played under lights in Kilmihil with the throw in at 6p.m. 

Minor Trials: Six members of the victorious Minor A Championship winning team have been called to trials for the Clare Minor Team in recent weeks. They are Matt O'Shea, Cathal Doohan, Kevin Hanrahan, Tom Collins, Eoin Fitzgerald and Michael O'Neill. 

Membership: Club Membership fees for 2010 are presently been accepted and these can be given to Club Regristrar Martin Kelly or to any Officer. 

Coaching Course. Lissycasey GAA will host a foundation Level Coaching Course this weekend and all team mentors in the club must attend. The Course will take place on this Thursday night at 7.30p.m. at the clubhouse before concluding on Saturday. All details on the course can be had from the club coaching officer Eamon Finucane at 065-6834006.

Underage: Lissycasey underage teams are busy prepering for the upcoming Underage Championships. The Under 16 team will begin their games on Saturday March 6th while the under 14s will take part in Round 1 of Feile on Saturday March 28th. 

Jan 2010.

Scor na nOg Munster Final: Lissycasey Set dancers were placed 2nd in the Set Dancing Section of Scor na nOg Munster Final in Mallow on Sunday last Jan 31st. The set was unlucky to lose out to Boherbue of Co Cork. The Ballad Group performed very well but were unlucky not to be placed. This group was the youngest in the competition and will be eligable for a further 4 years. 

Scor na nOg Munster Final: Lissycasey qualified in Ballad Group & Set Dancing for the Munster Final of Scor na nOg which will be held in Mallow on Sunday Jan 31st 2010 at 2p.m. Ballad Group: Orla & Aine McSweeney. Chaoimhe & Mirian Daly & Ava O'Malley. Set Dancing: Killian Normoyle, Seamus Collins, Aidan Moroney,Oisin Hanrahan. Orla McSweeney, Rebecca Hill, Elizabeth Kelly & Maire Garry

Scor na nOg. Lissycasey won three County Titles at Scor na nOg which was held at Cois na hAbhna on Sunday last Jan 10th. All three groups will represent Clare in Cappamore on Saturday night next when Clare take on Tipperary & Limerick for places in the Munster Final which will be held in Mallow on Sunday Jan 31st. The 3 groups are Ballad Group: Orla & Aine McSweeney. Chaoimhe & Mirian Daly & Ava O'Malley. Novelty Act: Gillian Cummins. Ciara & Ava O'Malley, Ainee & Orla McSweeney, Colm O'Rourke, Eoghan O'Leary & Zara Hill. Set Dancing: Killian Normoyle, Seamus Collins, Aidan Moroney,Oisin Hanrahan. Orla McSweeney, Rebecca Hill, Elizabeth Kelly & Maire Garry. Good luck to all in the Munster Semi- Final. Lissycasey are also Club of the Year Champions for 2010. 

Dec 2009. 

Deaths: Christmas is normally a time of enjoyment and celebration but for all in Lissycasey, Christmas 2009 will lone live in the memory as a time of great shock and sadness. In a matter of a few hours on St. Stephens Day, joy turned to sadness for all in the community and particularly for the members of the GAA club. The tragic death of prominent senior panelist Brian Casey has rocked the locality and the neighbouring parishes Brian was a prominent member of the club's senior panel for the past four years. He played at every level for the club since first coming to prominence when playing football at primary schools level. He was a member of the senior championship and Cusack cup winning panels in 2007 and he has been a first choice defender throughout the past two seasons. He helped the club to a number of underage titles during the past decade
Noted for his leadership qualities, he was one of the driving forces behind the early start to preparations for the 2010 campaign A dedicated member of the club, Brian travelled home from his base in Mallow every week for training and games with Lissycasey. The club's senior team commenced preparations for 2010 in mid November and Brian was ever present at training throughout the past month.. Such were the numbers that attended Brian's funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Lissycasey that the church was packed to capacity three quarters of an hour before mass commenced at 12 noon New Year's Day "We have no answers as to why this happened to someone so good. We have questions as to why and we will have those for a long time to come", chief celebrant Fr. Peter O'Loughlin told Brian's family, parents Marty and Eileen, sisters Martina and Aileen, brother Niall and girlfriend Cecilia. Fr. O'Loughlin paid tribute to the community for the tremendous generosity they have shown. "We don't have words but by our presence we are saying that we are with you". Gifts brought to the altar by family and friends included cattle cards, marking his interest in farming and in the family farm at Labasheeda;, his football medals won in a variety of grades with Lissycasey, his football jersey, a woodwork project by one of his students at college in Mallow.  Brian's brother Niall explained that presenting this project reflected how Brian's priority was to pass on his passion and enthusiasm to his pupils. Brian's passion, pride and determination had always shone through. In a moving tribute Brian's sister Martina described him as "a model teacher, an inspiring son, a loyal friend and a most wonderful brother".  She spoke of the special bond he had with each of his family. His love for his father was illustrated on a plaque in the family home which said "Dads are people to look up to no matter how tall you grow". She spoke of how their mother Eileen tried to encourage him to be a musician or set dancer but he choose football. She recalled his relationship with his girlfriend Cecilia which "spanned ten years. Throughout their teenage years, friendship changed to romance and they both became inseparable soulmates. We know that their hearts will always belong to one another. "He has left many things undone and there are other things he had not had a chance to start. Brian's outgoing fun loving personality ensured that he made so many new friends. He developed into a model teacher, an inspiring son  and loyal friend. Not only were we brother and sister, we were also confidants and best friends. For Aileen, Niall and me, he was the most wonderful brother. "His discipline, sacrifice and courage served him well in all walks of life, His most treasurer memory will surely be October 14, 2007 when Lissycasey secured the Jack Daly cup, the county senior football title. He became a role model for many younger football players in the parish. Brian has left behind much more than an empty jersey handing on a peg in the dressing room. He wore the maroon and whitejersey with such pride and passion . Musical tributes at the Mass included "You Raise me up", "Never mind the strangers 'cause I'll always be your friend, "I'm and ordinary man and "Maroon and White Forever". A Guard of Honour formed by members of Lissycasey GAA assisted by a number of neighbouring clubs. His colleagues on the Lissycasey senior panel flanked his coffin on its final journey from the church to the graveyard The coffin was draped in the maroon and while colours of his beloved
Lissycasey GAA. At the graveside his team mates sang maroon and white forever. A number of his club mates returned from Australia and Boston when news of his untimely and tragic death reached them Brian is survived by his parents Martin and Eileen, his sisters Martina and Aileen, his brother Niall, his girlfriend Cecilia, aunts, uncles, cousins and a large circle of friends Brian's passing at just 26 years of age, came shortly after the
tragic death of Pat Kelly, Coolbawn, Lissycasey, a former player with the club. Pat lined out at full back for Lissycasey in the minor B
championship final in 1979 when the local side lost by a point (1-5 to 1-6) to Kilfenora. Members of the club also formed a guard of honour as Pat's remainswere carried from the church to the adjoining grave for burial and his coffin was draped in the maroon and while of the club
Tommy Meere, Cloncolman, who also died tragically over the holiday period, followed the club's fortunes and was proud of its successes

A.G.M. The Annual General Meeting of Lissycasey G.A.A. Club was held at the GAA rooms on Sunday December 13th. In his address the Chairman Johnnie Neylon paid special tribute to all involved with the Minor team that won the A Championship for the first time in the clubs history. He also congratulated the Under 14 Team who won that County Div 2 Tttle. At the outset of the Meeting a minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to former Chairman Gearoid O'Sullivan who died recently. The great work Gearoid did for the club in a variety of positions was recalled. The following officers were elected President: Fr. P.J. Melican. Vice President:Senan Culligan Snr. Patron Fr Joe Hourigan PP. Chairman Johnnie Neylon. Vice Chairman . Alan Carmody. Secretary Geraldine Hill. Asst Secretary.Elizabeth Finucane. Treasurer. Peter Hanrahan. Asst Treasurer. Paudie Carmody. County Board Delegate. Tom Clohessy. Bord na nOg Delegate. Tom Hill. P.R.O. Seamus Hayes. Child Welfare Officer. Ann Hanrahan. Registrar: Martin Kelly. Scor Sec. Anne Hayes. Field Chairman. Jamesie Meere. Coaching Officer. Eamon Finucane. Senior Team Management. Declan Conway (Manager) Cathal Talty. Francis Corey.Colin Lynch. Martin Daly. Junior Management. Christy Talty. (Manager) Michael McMahon, Michael O'Rourke. Under 21. David Considine. Minor Eamon Finucane.(Manager) Declan Coughlan. Under 16 Oisin Talty. Eugene Breen. Under 14 Michael Collins (Manager) Under 12 Thomas Considine. Tom Hill. Sean Talty. Martin Culligan. Under 10 to be confirmed. Under 8 Patrick Griffin. 

Slan A Chara.Lissycasey GAA suffered a major loss recently with the untimely death of Gearoid O'Sullivan following a short illness.Principal teacher at Lissycasey national school, Gearoid played a huge part in the development of our club. Having returned from Dublin in the late seventiesto take up a teaching appointment in Lissycasey, he quickly got involved in the promotion of football by taking charge of a number of underageclub sides as well, of course, as coaching the school team.At the time Lissycasey were competing in the C grade in most underage competitions but successquickly followed and the club progressed up to grade B and onto grade A under his direction. There was scarcely a year that a title or twodidn't come to the club under his direction. His work for the club wasn't confined to the coaching of teams and he became club chairman and steered the club to great heights during his twelve year stint in this positon. In addition to his role as club chairman, he was secretary of the club's development committee which spearheaded the development of the club's main pitch in Lissycasey, a facility that was officially opened in 1982. In the early nineties the club was struggling to make an impression at junior level. A new management team headed by Martin Brennan was appointed at the beginning of 1992 and Martin appointed Paudie Halpin, Seamus Hayes and Gearoid O'Sullivan to work with him With this group in charge the club progressed through junior to intermediate and then to senior ranks in the space of three years. Gearoid's leadership was a huge factor in the club's progress. While not involved as an official in the club in recent years, he continued to play a huge role by coaching school teams. Twice in the past three years, the parish school team won the Clare division 1 football title and these players went on to backbone successful club teams, particularly the under 12 A winning side of 2008. Gearoid's popularity was evident from the huge numbers that attended his funeral, both the removal of his remains from his home, and the funeral mass followed by burial. Club members former a guard of honour when his remains arrived at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Lissycasey and his coffin was draped in the maroon and white colours of his beloved club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.