Kilburn Gaels Hurling Club London

July 2005

August Committee Meeting

31st July 2005: The next committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 2nd August, after training at Highgate. All committee members are asked to attend.

Senior 'A' win in convincing fashion at Greenford

23 July 2005: The Senior 'A' team rounded off their championship group campaign with victory over Bros. Pearse by 5-12 to 1-8 at Greenford this evening. The scoreline should, however, by no means suggest that this was an easy victory, as the Kilburn boys trailed by two points at half time. They pulled together in the second half, though, scoring 4-8 with just two points in reply to win by sixteen points.

U12 and U14 training

22nd July 2005: Training for the U12 and U14 teams will finish tomorrow, Saturday 23rd July, for the summer holidays and resume on Wednesday 31st August at 6:30pm in Gladstone Park.

Senior team let it slip against Murphy's

18th July 2005: The Kilburn Senior 'A' team saw their slender half time advantage slip away as Fr Murphy's took victory at Ruislip on Sunday... more>>>

U14s go down fighting at Ruislip

18th July 2005: The U14 team lost the league final yesterday to an older and much stronger Sean Treacys team at Ruislip. Kilburn were missing a few of their more experienced players, making the task on such a big pitch even harder, but credit is due to the whole team who did themselves proud in what, for many of them, was their first final for the club... more >>>

Senior 'A' team ready for Murphy's challenge

16th July 2005: The Senior 'A' team will go in to tomorrow's game against Fr Murphy's fully aware of the need for them to win in order to secure a place in the championship semi-finals. Following their convincing win over the Gabriel's two weeks ago, the team go into this match with optimism and a real hope of pulling off a win - this is the team they beat in the league by a large margin and there is no reason why, at full strength, they shouldn't do it again.

Senior 'B' team let championship chance slip away

16th July 2005: The Senior 'B' team today went out of the championship following defeat at Greenford by 1-8 to 1-5 at the hands of Granuaille. The team can take great heart, however, for their much improved performance following last weeks crushing defeat in the McCullough Cup from Granuaille.

Players for London Minor game on Sunday 17th July

14th July 2005: Following victories for London's Senior and U16 teams last week, the minors will be hoping to make it 3 out of 3 on Sunday as they host Warwickshire in Ruislip at 1pm. The following Kilburn players are asked to meet at Ruislip at 12:30pm: Jason Mullarkey, Kevin Grace, Billy O'Mahoney, Alan Troy, Patrick Doyle, Declan Mullan, Patrick Kerrigan, Jimmy Delaney, Patrick Troy, Sean Howlin, Thomas O'Neill, Kyle Gillies, James Minihan, Chris Henry. Again, your support would be most welcome and we wish the lads the best of luck!

U14 League final on Sunday 17th July

13th July 2005: This Sunday our U14 team take to the field against Sean Treacys for our first final of the year. Following a consistent league run in the blitzes the team will need to up their game if their to overcome the South Londoners. Players are asked to meet at Gladstone Park at 9:30am for a 10:30 start in Ruislip. PLease come out an support the lads in what, for many of the team, is their first final.

Senior 'B' team crash out of McCullough Cup

9th July 2005: Kilburn struggled and in the end could do little to stop the Granuaille onslaught as they fell to a 26 point defeat by a scoreline of 6-17 to 1-6. The team will need to regroup quickly and make some changes if they are to prove a problem to the same opposition in the championship next week in what is a must-win game.

U12 trip to Birmingham on Saturday 9th July

8th July 2005: Tomorrow the U12 team will travel to Birmingham to take part in a 7-a-side blitz as part of GAA for Africa weekend. Kilburn are taking two teams and hope that this will provide good match practice in the run up to the championship semi-final. Players are asked to meet at Gladstone Park at 9:30am with their hurley, boots and shin guards. Snacks and drinks are also advisable.

U16 county players for Sunday 10th July

7 July 2005: This Sunday London's U16 hurlers will take on Warwickshire in the inter-county championship at Pairc na h'Eireann in Birmingham. The following Kilburn Gaels players are asked to meet at Gladstone Park at 10:30am: Jimmy Delaney, Patrick Troy, Sean Howlin, John Guerin, Thomas O'Neill, Kyle Gillies, James Minihan, Chris Henry, Sean O'Toole, Terry Connolly, Shane Murphy, Richard Davoren and Conor Lyons. Best of luck!

SENIOR TRAINING CANCELLED

7 July 2005: Following the events in London today training this evening has been cancelled. Training will resume as normal on Tuesday at Highgate.

July Committee Meeting

4 July 2005: The next committee meeting will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 5th July, after training at Highgate. All committee members are asked to attend.

'Senior A' Championship back on track

3 July 2005: 'Senior A' Championship back on track with 5-10 to 0-6 victory over St. Gabriel's.

Seniors ready for must-win game

2 July 2005: The Senior team hope to be at full strength for their must-win championship match against St Gabriel’s on Sunday. This is a match the team cannot afford to lose if they are to have any chance of qualifying for the semi-finals and with only two games remaining after Sunday, it is vital that they get a win under their belts.

U16 match against John Mitchells is off

1 July 2005: The final U16 league match against John Mitchell’s scheduled for this Sunday 3^rd July has been called off.

McCullough Cup draw announced

1 July 2005: The draw for the qualifying round of the McCullough Cup has taken place and sees our Senior ‘B’ team take on Granuaille. As yet, no date has been set for this fixture.