The season of football and hurling came to a close last Saturday when an enthusiastic group of U8's travelled all the way from Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo to play both codes at Clooney pitch on a morning when we were blessed with unseasonably fine weather. Thanks to all the boys (and their parents) for the dedication throughout the year; [...]
The U8 boys had a great trip away last Saturday with 36 boys travelling by bus with mentors. We played hurling and football in competitive well matched games and we are very grateful to our hosts in Ballinasloe GAA Club. The boys were delighted to have a stop off in Supermacs on the way home [...]
The U8 boys are back training on Saturday evenings 5-6pm in Doora Barefield's astroturf at Gurteen. Will be in Gurteen for the month of April and moving to our own pitch in Clooney on Saturday mornings in May, 11am-12pm. U8 covers boys born 2010 and 2011 - hoping all who were involved previously will return [...]
The u8 Boys season came to an end last Saturday with a trip to Cratloe where 39 Clooney Quin boys divided in to 4 teams and played against 4 Cratloe teams. The heavy rain of the week made for tough condition but all boys made light work of that giving a great, gritty display of [...]
Another great year comes to a close for the U6 boys. A big thank you to the boys, their parents and the coaches. On Friday evening 22nd September we travelled to Eire Og and fielded 4 teams who put in superb performances. Following the matches we retired to McDonalds for well earned treats. Last [...]
The U6 season is nearing an end but training continues on Saturday mornings, 9th and 16th September - 10am at Clooney pitch. The annual blitz in Eir Og, Ennis, is confirmed for Friday evening 22nd September with the much anticipated trip to McDonalds afterwards. We hope for a big turn-out from the boys who regularly attend but [...]
It was a short trip to near neighbours New Market on Fergus last Saturday morning, where the under 8s boys took part in a hurling blitz. The coaches were really pleased with the improvement in hurling skills on display from the U8s. Nothing could dampen the spirit of these Clooney/Quin boys who were first [...]
Last Saturday in Clooney pitch in spite of the cool weather the under 8s boys had an energising blitz. The boys were impressive with their display of ground hurling and teamwork. The coaches were very pleased to see the progress in hurling skills by the under 8s. Clooney/Quin fielded 5 teams with Wolf Tones , [...]
Please note U8s hurling training will commence on Saturday 4th Feb 2017 from 1100 am-1200 noon at Gurteen Doora Barefield grounds on the Astro Turf,(on road from Quin into Ennis).The boys will need a hurley, helmet and footwear such as runners, plus 2 euro per child. For further details contact admin for U8s Liz Canny [...]
ClooneyQuin U8 hurlers set out very early last Sunday for the long journey to Stillorgan, Co. Dublin for the Kilmacud Crokes U8 Festival of Hurling. The Festival of Hurling was a Go Games style blitz featuring clubs from all around Ireland. ClooneyQuin was invited to represent Clare and we were delighted to make the trip. [...]
