Sport

An Bhliain Spórtúil

We are very proud of the fantastic sporting year we have had here at Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. We are very lucky to be situated in the heart of the city and just a five minute walk from St. Mary’s rugby club and Grove Island leisure centre. We would like to extend our thanks to the proprietors and directors of these magnificent, highly modern facilities.
Everyone has worked very hard to provide the best sporting opportunities for the students at Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. The pupils are involved in as many competitions as possible and we have spent €4,500 on top quality gear for all sports.
Our sporting enthusiasm was very evident this year when the first student who arrived in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh was taken for lunch with the Munster rugby team.

The importance of sport at Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh was reinforced throughout the year as sporting heroes Ciarán Carey, Jerry Flannery, Ian Dowling and Alan Quinlan visited the college to give the students some information and advice.
The specially organised visit of Michéal Ó Muircheartaigh to Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh provided a wonderful insight into the proud tradition of Gaelic games in our county and country as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge.  Mr. Ó Muircheartaigh and pupils engaged in a very interesting debate about our country’s hurling and football stars, and recounted glorious occasions of breath-taking excitement of matches played.

Limerick’s own Ciarán Carey noted “It’s tough at the beginning but if you keep the heads up and believe in yourselves you could have the best hurling team in the city in three years time.”

It is amazing to think that a school with just thirty students could field teams in soccer, football, hurling, boy’s basketball and girl’s basketball this year. In addition to fielding these teams we also had tremendous success in beating several high profile sporting schools in the city and county.  Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh have left a very clear mark in the city and county’s sporting arena that there is now a new force to be reckoned with over the next few years.

Iománaíocht

The hurling team took part in the Limerick Division 3 League.  We greatly appreciate the assistance received from the County board, in particular the Youth Development Coach, Pat Culhane.

We played Ard Scoil Rís B in the county semi Final and beat them 6-6 to 2-4.  We went on to meet Pallaskenry in the final where playing conditions were very unfavourable.  We were narrowly beaten by Pallaskenry who were much more accustomed to the playing conditions.

Players to impress in this tournament were Kelvin Lynch, Larry Tuohy and Séamus Crowe.

We wish to extend sincere congratulations to Kelvin Lynch and Larry Tuohy who have been chosen to play with Limerick city at U-14 level.

Team:
Kelvin Lynch (C), Larry Tuohy, Tom Halpin, Jamie Ó Broin, Séamus Crowe, Eoin McLoughlin, Adrian Quaid, Dillon Heaney, Dylan Carroll, Ryan Meaney, John Keogh, Aoife Broderick, Fionn Tierney, Diarmuid Ó Riain, Gearóid Ó Riain

Peil Ghaelach

The Gaelic Football team took part in the U-14 Moran Cup.  They reached the County Final against Kilfinane which was played on 22/05/07.  Though, our team played with tremendous effort and spirit, we were narrowly beaten by Kilfinane in the last two minutes of the game. 

Players to impress in this league were Eoin Mc Loughlin, Ryan Meaney, Kelvin Lynch and Dillon Heaney

Team:
Jamie Ó Broin (.c),Kelvin Lynch, Larry Tuohy, Tom Halpin, Eoin Mc Loughlin,, Séamus Crowe Adrian Quaid, Dillon Heaney, Dylan Carroll, Ryan Meaney, John Keogh, Aoife Broderick,Aoife Willis, Fionn Tierney, Diarmuid Ó Riain, Gearóid Ó Riain, Jeff Neachtain, Nollaig Malone and Cíosa Hanrahan.

Soccer
Our soccer team took part in a blitz organised by Crescent Comprehensive. Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh drew against Shannon and St. Nessans(1-1), we beat Crescent Comprehensive 2-1, beat the Salesians 4-1 and beat Sexton Street 7-1.  Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh were outstanding in the Sexton Street match. Players to impress were Gearóid Ó Riain (3 goals), Kelvin Lynch, Ryan Meaney (3 goals) and Larry Tuohy (1 goal).  The day ended on an optimistic note when Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh beat Crescent Comprehensive 3-1 in the final.

The soccer team took part in the U-14 Clare Glens Cup.  Results were as follows:
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 4               Villiers 1
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 6               Cresent Comprehensive 4
Glenstall Abbey 6                              Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 4

Players to impress in this league were Larry Tuohy, Ryan Meaney, Gearóid Ó Riain, Kelvin Lynch and Tom Halpin.

Team: Gearóid Ó Riain (c), Ryan Meaney, Eoin McLoughlin, Kelvin Lynch, Eoin Carey, Fionn Tierney, Tom Halpin, John Keogh. Larry Tuohy, Amy Mitchell, Clodagh Somers, Dylan Carroll, Dillon Heaney, Diarmuid Ó Riain, Jeffrey Neachtain, Jamie Ó Broin, Adrian Quaid, Adrian Hickey.

Cispheil (Cailiní)

The girls basketball team took part in the Limerick County League. All girls in the school were involved in this basketball tournament. Results were as follows.

Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh 26                  Scoil Carmel 12
Laurel Hill A 8                                   Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 6

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh was beaten by Doon Convent School in the Plate Final.  Players to impress during the season were Clodagh Somers, Shauna Morrissey,Emma Ní Ríordán and Aoife Broderick

This team also played  a number of challenge matches and are constantly improving.

Team
Clodagh Sommers     (c)                    Aoife Broderick
Shauna Morrissey                              Emma Ní Ríordán
Amy Mitchell                         Aoife Willis
Tori Hehir                                          Cathy Kerby
Cíosa Hanrahan                                 Nollaig Malone
Aisling Moloney                                 Chelsea Ní Ríordán

Cispheil Buachaillí

The Boys basketball team played in the Limerick City League.  They were very successful and reached  the Munster playoffs where they were narrowly beaten by Nenagh.

Results in the Limerick league were  as follows:
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 14                  St Endas 6
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh 22                  St Clements 12
Gaelcholáiste Luiminigh 16                 Crescent Comprehensive 18

Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh played Crescent Comprehensive in the City final. This was a gripping encounter where our wonderful team beat Crescent Comprehensive 19-18.

Players to impress in this tournament were Adrian Quaid, Adrian Hickey, Eoin Carey and Ryan Meaney.

Team
Ryan Meaney (c.)                              Adrian Quaid (c.)
Jamie Ó Broin                                   Kelvin Lynch
Dillon Heaney                                    Dylan Carroll
Adrian Hickey                                   Eoin Carey
Larry Tuohy                                      Séamus Crowe
Gearóid Ó Riain                                Fionn Tierney
John Keogh                          

Lúthchleasaíocht

Congratulations to Aoife Broderick who has represented the College on an ongoing basis in various athletics competitions.  She has been highly successful in several high profile competitions.

Rámhaíocht

Well done to Dylan Carroll, Aoife Willis and Eoin Carey who are representing the College with Athlunkard Boat Club and taking part in several regattas.
                  

Munster Rugby

We have fantastic links with Munster rugby. Johnny Lacey the Youth Development officer visits the school regularly and invited a student for lunch with the Munster rugby team the first day of school. During induction week our first years met Irish hooker Jerry Flannery and Munster player Ian Dowling. These players played rugby with the students, signed autographs and gave the students Munster posters. We have had the pleasure of witnessing the historic moment where Bertie Ahern held the Heineken Cup for the first time here at Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. The IRFU supply us with a Youth Development Officer who trains rugby and tag rugby for an hour a week.

 As part of our PE programme each year group will visit Killaloe Activity Centre every year. This is very valuable for all students as it doesn’t just provide them with skills but develops confidence, self esteem and cooperation.
We went to Killaloe on the 3rd of May 2007. This was a fantastic day thoroughly enjoyed by students and teachers. The students were divided onto groups of seven and did the following water activities in the morning:

1. Sailing
2. Kayaking
3. Canoeing
4. Windsurfing

The students ate their packed lunch and in the afternoon they did land activities. This consisted of:

1. High ropes
2. Archery
3. Orienteering

The high ropes were very popular. Many students were very apprehensive to climb to the top at first but after encouragement from their peers every student climbed the ropes. This was a fantastic day. One student said “It was like being in a different country; I can’t wait to go again!”

Plans for next year
We hope to continue our sporting success further next year. We have booked Grove Island and St.Mary’s fantastic new Astro-turf every day at lunch-time and after school.  With more students coming into the College next year, we are very confident that there will be significant success in the forth-coming year.  Next year we will be able to cater for the following sports:

1. Girls Basketball
2. Boys Basketball
3. Girls Football
4. Boys Football
5. Boys Soccer
6. Girls Soccer
7. Rugby
8. Tag Rugby
9. Hurling
10. Athletics
11. Hockey

We look forward to next year and encourage students to try new sports and to become involved as much as possible.

• Ceol & Drámaíocht
• Ceol traidisiúnta
• Céilithe
• Rince
• Drámaíocht
• Ealaín, Ceird, Dearadh
• Díospóireacht
• Ríomhairí
• An Scoil Ghlas

• Íománaíocht

Ghlac an chéad bhliain páirt i gcomórtas i mbliana agus chuaigh siad isteach sa cluiche ceannais in aghaidh Pallaskenry. Tagann daoine isteach ón CLG Luimneach chun cabhair a thabhairt agus chun achmhainní a sholáthar.Imríonn buachaillí agus cailíní.
Our first year hurling team (mixed gender) reached the final against Pallaskenry this year. The staff from Limerick GAA visit the school to help and provide training and resources.

• Peil Ghaelach

Ghlacann an fhoireann peile páirt i gcomórtas an Chorn Mhoráin tar éis an Nollag gach bliain.Beimid ag imirt an cluiche ceannais in aghaidh Kilfinane i gceann cúpla seachtaine.
The first years take part in the Moran cup every year after Christmas. We will be playing Kilfinane in the final in a few weeks.

• Rugbaí

Tagann duine oilte ón IRFU isteach ar feadh uair sa seachtain chun traenáil a dhéanamh sa TAG agus sa rugbaí. Beidh Foireann TAG measctha agus Foireann rugbaí do bhuachaillí agus cailíní an bhliain seo chugainn. Úsáidtear páirc Naomh Mhuire nach bhfuil ach 5 nóiméad siúlóid.
A coach from the IRFU comes for an hour a week to coach for full contact and tag rugby. The pitch in STMary’s, just a 5 minute walk is used.

• Rámhaíocht (Rowing) - Athlunkard Boat Club

Tá dhá “ergometers” ar fáil do na daltaí sa scoil agus tagann daoine ón gclub Athlunkard isteach go rialta chun treoracha a thabhairt do na daltaí. Bíonn traenail ar siúl in Athlunkard dhá uair sa seachtain.
We have two ergometers in the school available to the pupils. Training takes place twice a week in Athlunkard for anyone interested in rowing.

• Sacar

Bíonn traenáil ar siúl ar gach seachtain. Ghlacamar páirt i gcomórtas a bhí ar siúl i gCresent Comprehensive le déanaí agus bhí an bua againn! Beidh Foireann faoi 14 an bhliain seo chugainn a mbeidh ag imirt i gcorn na Mumhan.Táimid ag glacadh páirt sa “Clare Glens Cup” faoi láthair.
Soccer training takes place every week. We took part in a Limerick county blitz that took place in the Cresent Comprehensive recently and won all matches. We are currently taking part in the “Clare Glens Cup”.

• Cispheil

Tá Foireann cispheile ar fáíl do bhuachaillí agus cailiní againn faoi láthair atá ag éirí go h-an mhaith  sa chomórtas chathair Luimnigh.
We have both boys and girls basketball teams at the moment, who are doing very well in the Limerick city league.

• Corpoideachais

. Tá an rang seo ar siúl ar feadh 80 nóiméad uair amháin sa seachtain san ionad spóirt Grove Island.  Déantar bloc de gach spórt ar feadh cúig seachtaine. Faigheann na daltaí réimse fairsing de gach rud. Seo iad na spóirt a freastailímid ar sa rang corpoideachais

• An Snámh
• An Lúthchleasaíocht 
• Haca
• Badmantain
• Turas go dtí an ionad Killaloe do eachtraí uisce agus talún
• Eitpheil
• Peil Ghaelach
• Iománaíocht
• Sacair
• Cispheil
• Cursaí sláinte agus aclaíocht
• Glacaíocht
• Damhsa

We do every sport on the PE curriculum in blocks of five weeks. PE takes place once a week for 80 minutes in Grove Island. Our pupils get a broad balance of every activity in our physical education programme. The following sports and activities are covered:

• Swimming
• Athletics
• Hockey
• Badminton
• Trip to Killaloe outdoor activity centre
• Volleyball
• Gaelic football
• Hurling
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Health-Related-Activities
• Gymnastics
• Dance