26 January 2012

The 2012 Sports Prediction Quiz has just been launched. This year we have 40 sporting resultss to predict with €800 in prize money up for grabs.
As with last year’s Quiz, entrants must predict the winner of various sporting events throughout the course of 2012.
Annual events such as the All-Irelands, Premier League and Six Nations are joined in this year’s Quiz by Euro 2012 and the Olympics.
Last year’s winner was Rita Moloney (wife of Clooney-Quin player, Victor Leyden) who correctly predicted 24 of 36 sporting outcomes for 2011. Her prophetic skills were rewarded with a €500 cash prize.
This year we have a runners up prize of €200 and third prize €100 but entry remains at €10!
This is due to the support of a number of local businesses who’s details you’ll find on the back of the card.
Entry cards are now available from any Clooney-Quin player.
To enter, simply guess who you think the winner of each of the sporting events listed will be this year, and return to any Clooney-Quin player by 10th February 2012 along with the entry fee of €10.
Email entries can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   provided the entry fee has been paid to a player by the 10th February 2012. A leader board will be circulated at the end of each month and will also be maintained on the club website www.clooneyquingaa.ie. 
Any questions please contact any Clooney-Quin player or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Best of luck!

Sport Prediction Quiz 2011 - Answers
1. Who will win this years Six Nations Rugby? England
2. How many games will Ireland win in the Six Nations Rugby? 3
3. Who will be Irelands top Try Scorer in the Six Nations? Brian O’Driscoll
4. Who will win the All Ireland Club Hurling Championship? Clarinbridge
5. Who will win the All Ireland Club Football Championship? Crossmaglen
6. Who will be top jockey in the Cheltenham Festival? Ruby Walsh
7. How many horses will finish the Aintree Grand National? (over 14 or under 14) Over
8. Who will win the Heineken Cup? Leinster
9. Name the 4 provincial football champions? Mayo / Kerry / Donegal / Dublin
10. Name the 2 provincial hurling champions (Munster / Leinster)? Tipperary / Kilkenny
11. Who will win the Mens singles at Wimbledon? Novak Djokovic
12. Who will win the Womens singles at Wimbledon? Petra Kvitova
13. Who will win the Clare Senior hurling Championship? Crusheen
14. Who will win the Clare Senior Football Championship? Kilmurry-Ibrickane
15. Who will win the world Snooker Championship? John Higgins
16. Who will win the Barclays Premiership? Manchester United
17. Who will be the top scorer in the Barclays Premiership? Dimitar Berbatov, Carlos Tevez (20)
18. Which three teams will be relegated from the Barclays Premiership? West Ham / Blackpool /Birmingham
19. Name the top 4 teams to qualify for the Champions League? Man Utd. / Arsenal / Man City / Chelsea
20. Name the three teams to be promoted to the Barclays Premiership? Swansea / Norwich / QPR
21. What Nationality will the winner of the British Open be? Northern Irish
22. Who will win the US Open? Rory McElroy
23. Who will win the Rugby World Cup? New Zealand
24. How many games will Ireland win at the Rugby world Cup? 4 

19 January 2012

The County Finals of Scór na bPáistí will take place on Sunday March 25th. We have had great 'craic' and great success in this event over the last number of years and hope to have a major presence there again in 2012. This competition is confined to all club members who attend primary school. Anybody interested in taking part should contact Mike Hogan at 087-2161821.

19 January 2012

Clooney/Quin Minor Club will hold a meeting on Mon.next Jan. 23rd at 9pm. in the meeting room. 'Gradings for 2012'  will be the main item on the agenda. All members are invited to attend and contribute.

11 January 2012

Clooney/Quin GAA Club elected Sean Earls as their new Chairman at a well attended AGM on Saturday evening last.  Sean will take over from Pat O'Brien who will be working overseas for the foressable future.
Club Secretary, Michael McNamara delivered a detailed Report on the past season, while Treasurer, Haulie Hannon informed the Meeting that, though Finances could be better, the Club is in a healthy state at a time when the economy is slow.
In his acceptance speech, Sean Earls thanked Pat O'Brien for the excellent work he had done during his tenure, while outlining his own commitment to the task facing him by promising to dedicate himself to do everything he can for the Club.
An open and constructive discussion followed the election of Officers on a range of topics, amongst these the appointment of Francis Browne as  Manager of the Senior Hurling side along with the decision to enter an adult football team in Championship only for 2012. In relation to hurling, the club will compete at Senior and Junior "A" grade in Championship and League for the coming season.

Officers Elected for 2012;
President-Fr. Micheal McInerney,
Vice-Presidents-Fanny Corbett, Fr. Michael Collins and Paddy Ryan Snr.
Chairman-Sean Earls,
Vice-Chairman-Peter Sheehy,
Secretary-Michael McNamara,
Treasurer-Haulie Hannon,
Assistant Treasurer-Tony McMahon,
PRO-Pat Ryan.
Assistant PRO-Joe Corbett,
Co. Board Delegate-PJ Cunningham,
Registrar-John Culligan,
ASAP Officer-Brian Dunne.
Players Representative-Adrian Fleming.