Hurling update

Wednesday, 27th June 2012

Reigning county champion,s Ballygunner, got themselves back on track in the current competition with a 1-16 to 2-11 win over neighbour,s Passage. The Gunners have not hit the heights that they reached in 2011 but the two points will be very welcome out Knockboy way. On the other hand, the men from the fishing village will be lookiong to reverse current trend and collect points to ensure their progress. Also in Group One Lismore and Abbeyside played out a draw 0-12 to 1-9 which helps both clubs in their quest to qualify. In the final game of the group surprise packet Dungarvan had a deserved 2-21 to 4-9 win over Ballyduff Upper despite the fact that Adrian Power the Ballyduff keeper scored a hat trick of goals. Dungarvan have exceeded all expectations this year and their underage work is certainly beginning to reap dividends.

In Group Two, Fourmilewater continued their rich vein of form with a 0-18 to 1-8 win over Intermediate champions of 2011 Dunhill. Fourmile have already qualified while Dunhill will hope to collect another win to keep them away from the dreaded relegation battle. It was a make or break day for Mount Sion as they faced 2011 county finalists Tallow. Following some very impressive Sargent Cup and league results the form of the Monastery outfit has somewhat declined. However some positive results can turn the year around and they collected their first win of the championship on Saturday as they deservedly came through on a 2-15 to 0-15 scoreline. Sion face Roanmore, who were on the wrong end of a 4-25 to 0-9 scoreline against championship favourites De La Salle, in their final game. De La Salle along with Fourmilewater and Lismore are currently the form teams but one never knows from round to round and a "dark horse" might still be lurking in the long grass.

Needless to say all attention will now turn to Cork and the Munster final against Tipperary which we will be looking at in due course.

RHYTHMFEST

Jedward, The High Kings, Bressie, The Lounge Lizards, Ryan Dolan and many more musical acts will be performing their stuff at the famed Old Boro venue of Fraher Field next weekend. The musical extravaganza will take place on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July. Incidentally tickets are available from the usual outlets as well as GAA clubs for what promises to be a really entertaining music weekend.

COACHING NEWS

Over the last number of weeks this column has been listing the Waterford GAA Kelloggs Cul Camps in each area. August 13th to 17th will see camps at the following venues.

Club Co Ordinator Contact

St Marys Majella Kirwan 087-2104917

Rathgormack Tony Bolger 087-2271520

Lismore/Balysaggart Nora Kelleher 085-7309471

Deise Draw

The next in the 2012 series of Waterford GAA Clubs Deise Draw will take place on Friday next 29th June and will be hosted by the De La Salle club in their Gracedieu Centre. If you have not already joined, now is your chance. For just ten euro a month you can be in with a chance of winning one of the superb prizes. A phone to your local GAA club is all it takes.