GAA Report 1996
The highlight of the year was the U14 team's great run in the championship
culminating in a County Final appearance against Kilmallock. After defeating
Pallasgreen in the East final they turned in a mighty performance beating
Patrickswell in the County semi-final. Although victory in the final went to the
boys from the South, this team did their club and families proud and gave great
hope of capturing county honours in the not too distant future. This team also
captured the East Feile na nGael title beating Caherline in a thriller. The U12s
again captured the Eastern crown beating Ballybricken in the decider. The
juvenile team reached the county semi-final but had to give way to Patrickswell
in a low-scoring encounter. Our adult teams had a mixed year with the U21:
holding on their East title and going on to lose to Adare in the County
semi-final. The junior teams won both the Brian Butler Cup and league but
relinquished their Eastern crown, as did our junior B team. The seniors narrowly
lost out been crowned County league champions and were unlucky not to have an
extended run in the championships. The minor team turned in some fine
performances in their championship but were defeated in the semi-final by the
eventual champions, Croom.
Our fund-raising continued throughout the year. A fashion show was held in the
Spring and a most enjoyable evening was had by all. The Doon/Oola G.A.A. Golf
Society again ran a successful two day golf classic in Tipperary while our final
Sale of Work was held in October. The Club wishes to thank all those who
supported and helped run the above ventures, and a special word of gratitude to
those who continue to subscribe to the Limerick G.A.A. Development Draw and our
weekly Lotto. As we look forward to 1997 we trust you will continue to support
us and hopefully we will have many more of pleasure on the playing field.