Lissycasey G.A.A Club News.

Dec 2009. 

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. 

Nov 2009. 

Presentation: Lissycasey Under 14 and Minor County Football Champions were presented with their Medals at a function in Fanny O'Dea's on Saturday last. The Under 14 received their medals from Minor Captain Martin O'Connor, while the Minors were presented with their medals by Martin Daly. Mentors of both teams were also honoured with a presentation as was underage Secretary Elizabeth Finucane. A great night was had by all. 

Oct 2009:

MINOR DIV 1 COUNTY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS:  After the disappointment of failing to make the play offs in the senior championship for a second successive season, the year ended on a high for Lissycasey when the club's minor footballers made history by winning the County A championship title for the first time in the club's history. The final score---0-11 to 1-7---shows that only a point separated the teams but, in reality, Lissycasey were more comprehensive winners that the scoreline suggests. That said, however, there were anxiousmoments near the end as Ennistymon fought their way back. The game's only goal came in the fifth minute of injury time---there was surprise at the amount of additional time played by referee Fergal O'Shea---but a nervous Lissycasey held on for an historic success. Lissycasey played some excellent football in the first half of this tie as they raced into a 0-9 to 0-2 half time lead. Indeed, they would not have been flattered if they were a further five or six points ahead such was their dominance in this period when they had points from John Cabey, Sean Hayes, Kevin Hanrahan, Michael O'Neill and free taker Enda Finnucane.  Unlucky to lose out in the semi-final in 2008, there was no stopping the squad this time out. From the outset the management team of Tom Hill, Tom Clohessy (joint managers), John Joe McMahon and David McMahon had their sights set on this title Wins over Doora-Barefield, Kilrush, Miltown, Kilmihil and Parteen had Lissycasey into the quarter finals before they received walkovers from Newmarket and Coolmeen-Kildysart in their final two group games. Having topped their group, they were drawn against the West Clare penninsula amalgamation of Naomh Eoin, O'Currys and.Kilkee in the quarter final and they easily won this which gave them a semi-final date with the competition title holders and favourites Cratloe. A powerful performance here saw Lissycasey dethrone the champions and
they went on to avenge the previous year's semi-final defeat when they beat Ennistymon in the final at Kilmihil. For eleven of the panel it was a particularly special occasion as two weeks earlier they helped Kilmaley to win the minor A title. The 'magnificent eleven' are Martin O'Connor (football captain) Michael Pyne(hurling captain) Eoin Fitzgerald Danny Clohessy, Enda Finnucane, Eoin Enright, Sean Hayes, John Cabey, Michael O'Neill, John O'Loughlin and Paul Kennedy. The remaining members of Lissycasey's first ever minor A winning outfit are Kevin Moran, Cathal Doohan, Cyril Sheehan, Tom Collins, Kevin Hanrahan, Matthew O'Shea, John Cummins, Alan Pyne, Ronan McCarthy, Andrew Cleary, Niall Griffin. Aidan Clancy, Stephen McGovern, David Talty and Colm O'Rourke.

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

Minor Div 1 Football Semi-Final: Lissycasey  1-6  Cratloe  0-6: Lissycaey GAA made club history on Sunday October 4 when the club's minor footballers qualified for the County A championship final for the first time. A one goal win over the defending champions and favourites Cratloe has give Lissycasey a final date against Ennistymon who will be contesting the final for the third year on the trot having been dethroned last year by Cratloe. The defending champions had marginally the better of the opening half and led by two points, 0-4 to 0-2, at half time. A goal in the opening minute of the second half from Michael O'Neill who finished off a great move involving a number of players, put Lissycasey ahead and from here to the finish the played some great football. O'Neill was the game's top scorer with 1-2 while the other Lissycasey points came from Sean Hayes (2) Kevin Hanrahan and Enda Finnucane.This wins means that Martin O'Connor, Michael Pyne, Eoin Enright, Eoin Fitzgerald, Danny Clohessy, Enda Finnucane, Sean Hayes, John Cabey and Michael O'Neill are one game away from completing the minor A double in Clare this year as they have already helped Kilmaley to the hurling title. The line up on this historic occasion was Kevin Moran; Cathal Doohan, Martin O'Connor, Michael Pyne; Tom Collins, Cyril Sheehan, Eoin Fitzgerald; Matt O'Shea, Kevin Hanrahan; Danny Clohessy, Enda Finnucane,Eoin Enright; Sean Hayes, John Cabey, Michael O'Neill. The team mentors are Tom Hill, John Joe McMahon, Tom Clohessy and David McMahon.

Senior "B" . Lissycasey suffered a major defeat on Friday at Cooraclare in the Senior "B" Championship Semi-Final. Final Score.Kilmihil 2.09 Lissycasey 0.00.. 

Minor Football:  Lissycasey will face Cratloe in the Minor Div 1 Semi-Final on the weekend of 3rd /4th October. The Venue and time will be finalised next week. 

2009 Under 13 West Clare Title for Lissycasey: Lissycasey 3.6  Kilrush 2.10

Minor Football: Lissycasey  0-14  Kilkee/O'Currys/Naomh Eoin  0-5 Lissycasey booked a place in the semi-final of the minor A football championship with this comfortable win over the West Clare amalgamation at Cooraclare on Saturday morning. Lissycasey were 0-7 to 0-2 ahead at half time and should have been much further in front such was their dominance but they were guilty of some poor finishing. Lissycasey piled on the pressure on the resumption and excellent points from Eoin Fitzgerald, Sean Hayes and Michael O'Neill sealed victory and added to the first half scores kicked by Enda finnucane and Kevin Hanrahan. In addition to the scorers, team captain Martin O'Connor, Cathal Doohan, Matt O'Shea and Daniel Clohessy excelled on a day when Lissycasey were without the injured Michael Pyne the win means that the dream of winning minor A hurling and football medals inthe same season is still alive for Martin O'Connor, Eoin Fitzgerald, Michael O'Neill, Michael Pyne, Sean Hayes, Daniel Clohessy and Enda Finnucane who are all part of the Kilmaley squad which faces Sixmilebridge in this week's minor A hurling decider. Lissycasey;--Kevin Moran; Cyril Sheehan, Martin O'Connor, Ronan McCarthy; Niall Griffin, Cathal Doohan, Tom Collins; Matt O'Shea, Kevin Hanrahan; Daniel Clohessy, Enda Finnucane, Eoin Fitzgerald; Michael O'Neill, Sean Hayes, Alan Pyne; Subs--Andrew Cleary, David Talty

Junior Football. Kilmihil  1-9  Lissycasey  0-8  Lissycasey's involvement in the junior A football championship ended on Sunday morning in Coolmeen when they went under to Kilmihil. A few weeks earlier, Lissycasey won when they played Kilmihil and this result, in fact, led to the play off. Since that game, Lissycasey had lost a couple of players to the senior side and this proved costly.

Senior Relegation Play-Off. Lissycasey 0.07 Doorabarefield 0.06. Lissycasey avoided relegation by defeating St Joseph's Doorabarefield by one point in the play off which was held in Eire Og on Saturday.

Senior Championship: Lissycasey  1-4  Miltown  1-7. It was a particularly disappointing weekend for Lissycasey senior footballers as they made their exit from the senior championship title race. Failure to turn good chances into scores in the first half was a major factor in the local side's defeat as was the fact that they had to play the last twenty minutes with fourteen players after Alan Nagle picked up a second yellow card. Lissycasey were a point ahead with ten minutes to go and they had wind advantage in this half but they failed to match Milrtown's fitness and this was clear in the final period when they allowed their opponents to score four points while failing to add to their tally. Lissycasey: Joe Hayes; Brian Casey, Niall Kelly, Michael Melican; Matt O'Shea, Cathal Hill, Martin Moran; Noel Finnucane, Anthony Kelly; Senan Hayes, Enda Finnucane, James Kelly; Danny Lynch, Sean Hill, Alan Nagle; Subs: Francis Hayes for N. Kelly (half time) Paul Nagle for J. Kelly(54 minutes) Shane Normoyle for N. Finnucane (55 minutes) Scorers Sean Hill (1-1), 1-0 penalty, 0-1 free; James Kelly (0-2) Cathal Hill (0-1);

Junior Football Championship: Eire Og  1-10 Lissycasey  0-9 Failure to build on their early advantage when they opened a four point lead proved costly for the junior footballers in this delayed third round tie played on Thursday evening last in Coolmeen. Lissycasey were 0-6 to 0-2 ahead but a physically stronger Eire Og fought back and the game's only goal, which came in the second half, proved decisive. As a result of this defeat, Lissycasey now go into a three way play off with Kilrush and Kilmihil for one quarter final spot. Eire Oghave topped the group with full points from their three outings. 

Senior Championship. Lissycasey are now in a three way play-off after losing Round three of the Senior County Football Championship on Saturday evening 22/8/09 in Cusack Park. Doorabarefield 1.09 Lissycasey 0.09 which means that Kilkee have qualified with Lissycasey, Doorabarefield and Miltown on 2 points each resulting in a play off between all three for the final place. 

Under 14. Lissycasey are the 2009 Under 14 Div 2 Champions after defeating Cooraclare after extra time in the final on Monday Aug 17th at Cusack Park. The Cup was presented to Michael Nagle. Lissycasey Captain. Lissycasey: Killian Normoyle.Levi Howard. Ryan Griffin. Paraic Neylon. Seamus Collins. Michael Nagle. Oisin Hanrahan. Conor Finucane. Conor Talty. Ciarain Doohan. Dylan Cahill. Eoghan O'Leary. Michael O'Malley. Gary Hill. Niall Meere. Subs: Brian Cahill. Shane Keating. Michael Culligan. Gary Stephens. Daire Hanrahan. Niall McCarthy. Liam Shivers. Ronan Grace. Roy Grifffin. Manager. Michael Collins. Cathal Talty. Jamsie Meere. Denis O'Herlihy. 

Winning ways continued for Lissycasey football teams this week when the under 14's and minors were victorious adding to the successes of the juniors and seniors at the weekend. The under 14's booted a place in the division 2 championship final where they will take on Cooraclare when they proved too strong for St. Breckans at Ennistymon on Monday evening. Twenty four hours later the minors recorded their fourth win in succession in the minor A championship with a 2-9 to 0-2 victory over Kilmihil at the latter's venue. Helped by a goal from Eoin Fitzgerald,they were 1-3 to 0-2 in front at half time. They continued to dominate in the second half when they added good points from Sean Hayes, Daniel Clohessy and Enda Finnucane while Aidan Clancy had their second goal. On the previous evening Kilmaley qualified for the minor A hurling semi-final and Martin O'Connor, Michael Pyne, Eoin Fitzgerald, Daniel Clohessy, Sean Hayes and Enda Finnucane are also part of that squad

Under 14: Lissycasey 3.10 St Breckans/Ballyvaughan:  Lissycasey qualified for the Final of the Under 14 Div 2 Championship when they defeated St Breckan's/Ballyvaughan in Ennistymon on Monday Aug 10th. Cooraclare will be opposition in the Final on Monday next Aug 17th. 

Senior Championship Rd 2.  Lissycasey  0-13  Miltown  1-3 Lissycasey  football received a much needed boost with this impressive win over Miltown in round two of the senior football championship at Kilmihil on Saturday evening.The champions of 2007 dominatd this tie from the start and would not have been flattered with an even bigger winning margin Having been relegated in the league in each of the last two seasons and following a loss to Kilkee in the opening round of this year's championship, a big improvement was needed and this proved to be the case  although it may just be stressed that the Miltown performance was poor.Miltown scored first but Lissycasey quickly took a grip on proceedings and had raced into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead when Miltown, through Desi Molloghan, scored the game's only goal.. Lissycasey finished  the half strongly and led at half time on a score of 0-7 to 1-1. They scored the first point on the resumption but then Miltown came a little more into things and piled on the pressure only to find Lissycasey goalie Joe Hayes in fine form. He made two five stops before his side got the upperhand outfield and finished out the gamewith some impressive scoring. Noel Finnicane excelled for the winners at midfield while others to impress were Martin Moran, Niall Kelly, Senan Hayes, until injury forced him to retire and Cathal Hill in defence. Anthony Kelly at midfield and Oisin Talty up front.Seven players including three defenders, shared in Lissycasey's final tally. the game marked the return to action of team captain Michael Melican after a two month lay off due to a shoulder injury suffered in a league game. Lissycasey's  next opponents will be St. Josephs Doora-Barefield. Lissycasey; Joe Hayes; Martin Moran (0-1), Niall Kelly, Derek McMahon (0-1); Cathal Hill, Brian Casey, Senan Hayes (0-1); Anthony Kelly, Noel Finnucane; Danny Lynch (0-1) Enda Finnucane (0-2), 1 free, James Kelly; Oisin Talty (0-2), 1 free, Sean Hill (0-3), 2 frees, Francis Hayes (0-2);Subs--Michael Melican; Alan Nagle; Paul Nagle

Junior Football Championship:  Lissycasey  1-9  Kilmihil  0-10
Lissycasey bounced back into contention for a place in the play off stages of the junior football championship with this hard earned win over Kilmihil at Labasheeda on Sunday. An early goal from Kevin Hanrahan gave them a lead they held to thefinish. They were 1-5 to 0-5 ahead at half time and while Kilmihil closed the gap to the minimum n a couple of occasions in the secondhalf, they never managed to draw level.Lissycasey captain David Considine led the way with three points while other scorers included Sean Hayes, David Clancy, Shane Normoyle and Cathal Talty on a day when Barry Keating, Daniel Clohessy, Cyril Sheehan, Cathal Doohan, Pat Healy and Alan Pyne were always prominent. Lissycasey;--Alan Pyne; Sean Kelly, Barry Keating, Mattie Kelly; Cyril Sheehan, Daniel Clohessy, Cathal Doohan; Shane Normoyle, Pat Healy; Sean Hayes, David Considine, Dermot Nagle; David Clancy, Kieran Donnelly, Kevin Hanrahan;Subs---Tom Collins for M Kelly; Cathal Talty for Nagle.

July 2009.

Junior Championship: 18/7/09 Round 1: Kilrush 2-9 Lissycasey 1-9
A strong start which saw them race into a six point lead proved decisive for Kilrush in this first round junior A footballchampionship win over Lissycasey at Cooraclare on Saturday evening.Lissycasey's cause wasn't helped by the unavailability of a number of first players for a number of reasons including injuries and holidays. They will hope to bounce back in their remaining group games against Eire Og and Kilmihil. 
Lissycasey; Shane Normoyle; Sean Kelly, Seamus Doohan, Brendan McNamara; Cathal Doohan, Barry Keating, Cyril Sheehan; Daniel Clohessy, Aaron Talty; David Clancy, David Considine, Eoin Breen; Sean Hayes, Alan Pyne, Kieran Donnelly;Subs--Shane Griffin for Breen; Cathal Talty for Pyne.

Minor Championship: Lissycasey have won their first two Minor Football Games V Doorabarefield & Kilrush. 

Div 4 League: In a game played in a downpour at Kilmihil on Saturday, the greater experience of Doonbeg proved decisive as they accounted for holders Lissycasey in the Semi-Final of the Division 4 League. Lissycasey got on to a good start and a goal from team captain David Considine had them in front. Doonbeg fought back to lead 0.06 to 1.01 at half time. Doonbeg added a further 4 points in the second half with Lissycasey adding 4 points to leave the final score 0.10 to 1.05 Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle. Sean Kelly. Seamus Doohan. Mattie Kelly, Cyril Sheehan, Barry Keating, Stephen McNamara, Daniel Clohessy. Aaron Talty. Kevin Hanrahan. David Considine. Dermot Nagle. Sean Hayes. David Clancy. Kieran Donnelly. Subs: Alan Pyne. Tom Collins. Cathal Doohan. 

June 2009.

Under 21: Meelick-Parteen  1-11  Lissycasey  1-10 Lissycasey went into the under 21 B football championship with highhopes of doing well but they met a well organised and prepared Meelick-Parteen side at Clareabbey on Sunday. It was a mostdisappointing outcome for the locals but there can be no complaints and Meelick-Paerteen were the better side ont he day and deserved their win.They raced into a five point lead but Lissycasey played their best football in the period before half time and a Matt O'Shea goal allied to good points from Sean Hayes and Francis Hayes saw the sides go to the break on level terms, 0-8 to 1-5 Meelick Parteen piled on the pressure on rthe resumption and they extended their lead before Lissycasey again came backstrongly but timewasn't on their side.
Impressive for the locals were Noel Casey, Francis Hayes, MartinO'Connor, Sean Hayes and substitutes Stephen McNamara and Declan Clancy.

Div 4 League semi-final: Lissycasey will play Doonbeg in the division 4 league semi-final at Kilmihil on Sunday week, July 12. Lissycasey are the holders of this title but their team has been weakened considerably in recent weeks with the loss of  OisinTalty, Niall Kelly, Matt O'Shea, Martin Moran and Noel Finnucane to mention some, to the senior panel

Race Nite: Lissycasey GAA's annual race night will take place on this Saturday at the Boree Log. the first race will be at 9p.m.. This is an important fundraiser for the club and all supporters are urged to come along and support the event. 

Senior Championship 09: Lissycasey tasted defeat in the opening round of the senior championship last Saturday when they went down to St. Senans Kilkee.The locals started well and took an early lead but they failed to build on this and when half time came around they were two points in arrears, 0-4 to 0-6.With wind advantage to come, Lissycasey followers were hopeful that they would regain the upperhand but it was Kilkee who dominated and ran out winners on a 0-10 to 0-5 scoreline. It was most disappointing for Lissycasey who, it must be said, weren't helped by injuries suffered in both the lead up and during the game. In round 2 which is scheduled for early August, Lissycasey will play Miltown St. Josephs and they must win this game if they are to get back into contention for a place in the play offs.

Under 21: Lissycasey will begin their challenge for under 21 B honours on this Sunday when they take on Meelick-Parteen at Clareabbey. In preparation for that outing, the locals played current under 21`A champions, St. Josephs on Monday evening last in Gurteen where theyrecorded a four point win. A win o n this Sunday will see the side qualify for a quarter finaldate with neighbours Kilmihil next week.

Minor: The minor footballers will begin their challenge for minor A honours on Wednesday evening next when they take on Doora-Barefield at
Gurteen. Ahead of this game, Lissycasey played the Kilkee-O'Curry's-Naomh eoin amalgamation last week and were well beaten. Hopefully that outing will help bring about an improvement in ime for next week's game

Schools: The parish national schools football team was narrowly beaten by Kilmurry-Ibrickane schools in the final at Quilty last week

O'Gorman Cup: For the first time since the competition was inaugurated four years ago, Lissycasey will not be involved in the play off stages of the O'Gorman cup this year. Winners of the inaugural competition and beaten finalists for the past two years, the locals were knocked out of the competition when they lost to Ballyvaughan last Saturday.A mix up in defence which saw a quic k kick out go astray and lead to the game's only goal proved costly and the home side went on to win on a score of 1-3 to 0-4. Overall, it was a very poor game and therewill certainly have to be a big improvement before next week when the race for the senior football title gets underway.Lissycasey were short a number of first choice players last week due to injury and exams and, hopefully, when they return, it will improve their play for their championship date with Kilkee at Cooraclare on Saturday June 20.

Div 4 Junior Football: Lissycasey have qualifiedfor the semi-final of the division 4 league following last week's one point win over Naomh Eoin. This was a hard fought game with little between the sides at any stage of the game. When the final whistle sounded the home side inspired by a fine performance from midfielder Noel Finnucane, were winners on a score of 1-7 toi 1-6. They will play Doonbeg in the semi-final on the weekend of July 11-12. Lissycasey are tthe holders of the title.

Under 21 Football: The draw for the under 21 B football championship was made at the June meeting of the County board and Lissycasey will face the Meelick-Parteen amalgamation in a preliminary round with the winners going through to a quarter final date with Kilmihil. David Considine is the local side's team manager and his backroom team includes Cathal Talty and Declan Conway.

Primary School Game: Lissycasey GA.A.club will be represented on the Clare Primary Game team on Sunday next in Cusack Park at the Munster Senior Football Semi-Final between Clare and Limerick. Killian Normoyle and Conor Finucane will line out in the Clare colours V Limerick Primary team at half time in the Junior game. Well done boys. 

May 2009.

Garry Cup: Lisycasey 1.09. Ennistymon 0.07 Although already religated, Lissycasey finished  their league Campaign with a winning note when they accounted for Ennistymon at Lahinch. In opposition for the second week in a row, Lissycasey bounced back from aone-point defeat a week earlier to claim victory on this occasion. Francis Hayes was the winner's goal scorer in the second half. Lissycasey: Shane Normoyle, Martin Moran, Brian Casey. Matthew O'Shea,Cathal Hill, Sean Hill. Cyril Sheehan. Derek McMahon. Noel Finucane. Daniel Clohessy. Enda Finucane. Oisn Talty. Paul Nagle. Danny Lynch. Francin Hayes. Subs: Sean Hayes for Daniel Clohessy. Daid Clancy for Paul NAgle.                         

April 2009. 

Garry Cup: Lissycasey  0-10  Wolfe Tones 1-7 : Sadly, Lissycasey will be playing in division 3 next season following last week's round 6 of games in the league. A draw with Wolfe tones wasn't enough to save the double champions of 07. Last Thursday's clash with Wolfe tones was a game of missed chances and both sides will point to opportunities missed. Lissycasey trailed by a point at half time but should have beenin front and they wentonto missed further opportunities in the second half. A goal from Johnnie Bridges just before half time helped the visitors to lead at the break by the minimum margin. Early in the second half Lissycasey edged in front but each time they scored, Wolfe Tones hit back for a like effort.Lissycasey had a golden chance to win the game when they were awarded a 30m free in the final minute but Francie Hayes shot wide..Lissycasey; Joe Hayes; Dermot Nagle, Brian Casey, Martin Moran;Cathal Hill, James Kelly, Cyril Sheehan; Dermot Doohan, Noel Finnucane; Oisin Talty, Enda Finnucane, Senan Hayes; Derek McMahon,
Danny Lynch, Francis Hayes; Sub--Paul Nagle

Div 4 Junior Football: Doonbeg  2-8  Lissycasey  1-8 Lissycasey suffered their first defeat of the season in division 4 when they went under to a more experienced Doonbeg at Doonbeg on Monday evening. the magpies were a goal in front at half time, 1-5 to 0-5, and they maintained this advantage to the end.  David Clancy was Lissycasey's goalscorer but it wasn't enough to prevent them from defeat. Despite this result, Lissycasey remain well in contention for a play in the knock out stages of the competition.  They have yet to play Miltown and Naomh Eoin.

La na gClub:   Lissycasey G.A.A. will host a series of events on this Sunday at their pitch in Frure to mark La na gClub.  The centrepiece of the
celebration will be the official blessing  at 1.30p.m.by Fr. Joe Hourigan of the club rooms. The blessing will be followed by the official opening.Novelty events will include face painting, sponge throwing and penalty taking and there is an open invitation to all in the community to attend.

Garry Cup: Kilmihil 0-8 Lissycasey 0-7 This was a very evenly contested game at Lissycasey on Sunday and thehome side will rue missed chances by their forward line which cost them a number of scores. The result leaves Lissycasey at the bottom of the league table and dangerously close to relegation.
Kilmihil were much more efficient in this department and when they got into a scoring position, they were able to convert.They led 0-5 to 0-3 at half time and while Lissycasey fought back strongly in the second period they just could not get their noses in front. Timmy Ryan landed three fine points for the winners while Paul Reidy and Declan Downes also made important contributions; Lissycasey;--Joe Hayes; Brian Casey, Sean Hill, Martin Moran; Matthew O'Shea, Cathal Hill, Niall Kelly; Derek Doohan, James Kelly; Oisin Talty, Derek McMahon, Senan Hayes; Dermot Nagle, David Clancy, Francie Hayes; Subs Paul Nagle, Cyril Sheehan, Noel Finnucane;

Division 4 league : Division 4 game cancelled. The atrocious weather conditions of the past weekend led to the cancellation of the club's division 4 clash with St. Breckans on Sunday evening. Referee Brian Keniry ruled that the pitch was unplayable because of the continuous heavy rain.The game will be played next Wednesday evening, May 6 at 7p.m.

Garry Cup: O'Curry's 1-8  Lissycasey  0-9: Lissycasey's poor run of results at senior level continued on Saturday when they lost to O'Curry's in the Garry cup at Lissycasey.Playing against the breeze, Lissycasey trained by five points at half time when the score was 1-6 to 0-4 after the sides had been level with ten minutes to go to the break.Defensive errors led to the concession of the game's only goal, scored by Sean Haugh, and, untilately, this decided the game in the visitor's favour.Lissycasey; Shane Normoyle' Matthew O'Shea, Brian Casey, Martin Moran; Cathal Hill, Sean Hill, Daniel Clohessy; Anthony Kelly, Derek Doohan; Senan Hayes, Danny Lynch, Oisin Talty; Francis Hayes, James Kelly, Enda Finnucane; Subs-Barry Keating,  Derek McMahon, Dermot Nagle, Michael Melican.                                                                                                           This weekend, Lissycasey travel to Lisdoonvarna to play the league leaders St.Breckans.

Division 4 league: Lissycasey  0-9  Coolmeen  0-9 Lissycasey had their second outing in the division 4 league on Sunday and they followed their first round win with a share of the spoils against neighbours Coolmeen. This was a hard fought tie with little between the sides throughout. In the second half, Lissycasey had to battle hard to hold on as the home side played with the aid of a strong wind.David Clancy was Lissycasey's top scorer with 0-5 while Sean Hayes added two Lissycasey;  Shane Normoyle; Sean Kelly, Niall Kelly, Mattie Kelly; Oisin Talty, Matthew O'Shea, Martin Moran; Noel Finnucane Daniel Clohessy, David Clancy, Aaror Talty,  Dermot Nagle; Sean Hayes, Niall Casey, Kevin Hanrahan;  Sub---Noel Doohan;

March 2009.

Championship Draws 2009: Senior Grouping: Lissycasey. Kilkee. Doorabarefield & Miltown. Junior A Grouping: Lissycasey, Kilrush, Eire Og & Kilmihil 

Garry Cup: St Senan's Kilkee 0.14 Lissycasey 1.10. Lissycasey took the lead with an Enda Finucane goal inside the opening minutes. However they failed to build on this and ended up losing by the minimum margin. Lissycasey struggled to break Kilkee's dominance at Mid field throughout. Lissycasey led by one point at half-time but Kilkee edged in front after the break and held the lead to the finish. Lissycasey: Joe Hayes. Cyril Sheehan, Bran Casey. Matt O'Shea, Cathal Hill, James Kelly, Dermot Nagle, Derek Doohan, Sean Hill, Oisin Talty, Derek McMahon, Senan Hayes, Danny Lynch, Francis Hayes, Enda Finucane, Subs: MArtin moran. David Clancy. 

Underage Football: Feile Peil na nOg:  Lissycasey's Under 14 were defeated in both games played in Feile Peil 2009 on Sat March 28th in Doonbeg/Kilrush. Doonbeg 0.05 Lissycasey 0.04 while Kilrush defeated Lissycasey 3.06 to Lissycasey 1.04. Under 16 & Under 12 : Competition for Lissycasey Under 16 and Under 12 begin on Monday April 6th (under 16) and Wed April 8th (under 12) Good Luck to all involved. 

O'Gorman Cup.  Lissycasey have defeated Kildysart and Liscannor in the O'Gorman Cup games. Lissycasey 3.12 Kildysart 0.07. Lissycasey 0.14 Liscannor 1.07. 

Scor: Marion Finucane was defeated in the Munster Scor Finals which were held in Waterford. Marion performed well on the night but was beaten by All Ireland Champion Declan Terry of Waterford. Lissycasey will take part in Scor na nPaisti (for National School Children) in Cois na hAbhna in MAy. 

O'Gorman Cup 09: Doonbeg  2-6  Lissycasey  0-4 While defeat was Lissycasey's lot for the second week in a row, therewas a big improvement in their performance in this O'Gorman cup first round game at Doonbeg on Saturday. A goal in each half from Colm Dillon and Jamie Whelan, helped the magpies to a merited win but a young andinexperienced Lissycasey side should benefit from this outing. They continue their campaign with a home tie against neighbours Kildysart on this Saturday and a victory here should keep them in line for a place in the final for the fourth year in a row.
The Lissycasey team which played Doonbeg on Saturday was; Shane Normoyle; Michael Melican, Brian Casey; Oisin Talty, James Kelly,Niall Kelly; Sean Hill, Derek Doohan; Danny Lynch, David Clancy, Senan Hayes, Paul Nagle, Dermot Nagle; Subs---Noel Finnucane, Cyril Sheehan, Daniel Clohessy,Mattie Kelly

Scor 2009: Marion Finucane has qualified for the Munster Final of Senior Scor in the Recitation Section. The Final will be held on Saturday March 21st at the Community Centre, Cappoquin, Co Waterford. Good Luck Marion. 

February 2009.

Garry Cup Rd. 1. Clondegad 2.06 Lissycasey 0.06.  Lissycasey had their first competitive outing of the season last weekend when they suffered a two goal defeat, 0-6 to 2-6 to neighbours Clondegad in the opening round of the Garry cup. With just a third ofthe County final winning side from 2007 on duty, Lissycasey introduced a number of players to this level of football and their lackof experience told. An  early goal from Gary Brennan gave Clondegad a lead they held tothe finish and they were 1-3 to 0-4 ahead at half time. A goal from Padraig McMahon, whose father Patrick hails from Boloughera, with five minutes remaining sealed a merited victory for the Ballynacally based side.For the record the Lissycasey line up last week was; Joe Hayes, Michael Melican, Brian Casey, Niall Kelly; Dermot Nagle, James Kelly,Oisin Talty; Anthony Kelly, Derek Doohan; Francis Hayes, Danny Lynch, Senan Hayes; Paul Nagle, Martin Daly, Enda Finnucane;Subs--Noel Finnucane, Matthew O'Shea, David Clancy Mattie Kelly. Lissycasey's next game in this competition will be on March 29 whenSt.Senans, Kilkee will be visitors to Lissycasey

Junior Football 2009: On Saturday March 28, the club's junior team will begin their season when they entertain O'Callaghans Mills in division 4. Lissycasey successfully applied to Clare G.A.A,'s March County board meeting to be allowed compete in division 4 again this season.Lissycasey won this particular competition last year, beating Kilfenora in the final. In their application, Lissycasey pointed out that eleven members who played junior football with the club at some stage last season were now in Australia and this was the reason for their application

O'Gorman Cup 2009.  On this Saturday, March 7, Lissycasey travel to play doonbeg in the opening round of the O'Gorman cup. Lissycasey have contested the final of this competition for the past three years and were the first winners of the title in 2006 when Michael Melican was the team captain. On Saturday March 14, Lissycasey willentertain Kildysart in this competition and a week later they will travel to play Liscannor.This is a 13 a side competition and clubs must play without intercounty senior panelists

County Panels 2009. Lissycasey currently has representation with a number of Clare panels that are preparing for the 2009 inter county championship season. Joe Hayes continues as a member of the Clare saenior football squad.Francis Hayes is part of the under 21 panel and Martin Daly is a selector with this team. Five Lissycasey players have been training with the county minor football panel since Christmas. They are Enda
Finnucane, Martin O'Connor, Eoin Fitzgerald, Daniel Clohessy and Matthew O'Shea. David Considine is a Clare minor football selector.
On the hurling front, Colin Lynch is in his 14th season with the senior squad.

Scor 2009: Marian Finnucane won the Clare senior Scor recitation title at Coisna hAbhna last week and will now represent the club and County in the Provincial competition. Last week's County finals incorporated a 40th anniversary concert and Lissycasey was well represented here with
senior and junior set dancing teams participating along with Gerry McMahon, the former treasurer of the County scor committee.

January 2009. 

All Star Awards. Lissycasey have 3 All Bord na nOg Peil All Stars for 2008. Killian Normoyle Under 12 Div 1, Matthew O'Shea Under 16 Div 2 and Conor Finucane. Schools will be presented with their Awards at a function in the West County on Wed Feb18th. The Awards were presented by Conor Whelan. Doonbeg and County Footballer. Congratulations to all three. 

Scor na nOg 09. Lissycasey were unsuccessful in the Munster Scor Finals on Sunday last in Mallow. Both groups performed well  and were unlucky not to have been placed. 

Scor na nOg 09. Lissycasey have qualified in 2 items for the Munster Scor Finals which will be held on Sunday Jan 18th in Mallow. Good Luck to both the Novelty Act ( Ciara O'Malley, Gillian Cummins, Orla & Aine McSweeney, Zara Hill, Colm O'Rourke & Eoghan O Leary)and the Set Dancers( Margaret & Fiona Kelly, Shauna & Ciara O"Malley, Emer O'Shea, Triona Melican, Aoibhin Killeen & Elizabeth Kelly.)on Sunday. 

December 2008: 

Scor na nOg 09. Lissycasey are County Champions in Ballad Group, Novelty Act and Set Dancing after winning the County Scor na nOg Finals on Sunday December 28th in Cois na hAbhna. Lissycasey were represented in all eight competitions and Orla McSweeney was runner up in the Solo Singing competition. Lissycasey also won the club of the Year award and the Paddy Queally Memorial Trophy. The 3 winning groups will represent Clare in the Munster Semi-Finals on Saturday next Jan 3rd in Cappamore Co Limerick at 7.30p.m. 

Annual General Meeting: Thirty one members attended the annual general meeting of Lissycasey G.A.A. club at the meeting rooms last week. Congratulations were extended to the members and mentors of the various title winning teams during 2008. Tributes were paid to Teresa Considine who stepped down afer serving three years as club treasurer.The meeting elected the following officers for 2009; President--Fr.P.J.Melican; Vice-President--Senan Culligan Senior; Patron-Very Rev Fr. J. Hourigan P.P.; Chairman-Johnnie Nealon; Vice-chairman-AlanCarmody; Secretary-Geraldine Hill; Assistant secretary-Elizabeth Fnnucane; Treasurer/P.R.O.-Seamus Hayes; Assistant treasurer-Declan Conway; Registrar-Tom Clohessy; Co. Board delegate-Anthony Culligan; Bord na nOg delegate--Elizabeth Finnucane; Field chairman-Jamesie Meere; Scor secretary-Anne Hayes; Coaching officer-Eamonn Finnucane; Child Welfare Officer-Ann Hanrahan; Co.Convention delegates-Anthony Culligan, Francie Daly, Stephen Kelly; U-8/10-Senan Culligan; U-12-Michael Stephens; U-14-Michael Collins, Jamesie Meere, DenisO'Herlihy, Cathal Talty; U-16-Eamonn Finnucane; Minor-Tom Hill/TomClohessy; U-21-David Considine; Junior--Eugene Breene/Christy Talty.Arrangements are currently being made to put a senior team managementin place for 2009.

A.G.M. The Annual General Meeting of Lissycasey G.A.A. Club will be held in the G.A.A. Meeting Room on Thursday December 11th. All interested in the Club are invited to attend.