2015-05-06

The Semi-Final of the League took place last Sunday evening in the Ragg v Clonoulty. Unfortunately, things didn’t go well from the start, and finished with a final score of: Borris-Ileigh 0-07 Clonoulty 6-15.
Scores from: Ailish O’Connell 0-05 (frees), Aédin Hogan 0-01, Sarah Kinane 0-01. Hard luck girls.

U14’s played Thurles last Wednesday in the Camogie Grounds. The girls were unlucky, and with wet and windy conditions, the play was difficult. Unfortunately, we lost this game, but came very close to a quarter final in our division, the girls can look forward to proving themselves in the League later in the year.

Borris-Ileigh 4-03 Thurles 9-03.

Scores from: Aoife Ryan 2-03, Aoife Max 1-00, Laura Maher 1-00.

Team: Shaneen Stapleton, Antoinette Atik, Christine Delaney, Ciara Doolan, Alice Buckley, Katie Boyle, Gretta Atik, Maeve Stapleton, Sinead Ryan, Laura Maher, Aoife Ryan, Aoife Max, Caitriona Ryan, Sharolynn Leimlehner, Eimear Fahy, Mairead Maher & Emma Doolan

U12’s continue with Cluster Blitz’s and hope to play in Drom this weekend. Teams in this group: Borris-Ileigh, Templemore, Thurles & Drom. Best of luck girls.

Borrisoleigh Drama Group are busy getting ready for their next production. Following the success of last year’s play, the group are currently rehearsing another 3 Act comedy by Jimmy Keary. ‘The Maiden Aunt’ will be performed in Borrisoleigh on May 22nd, 23rd and 30th. Put it in your diary!

The thespians preparing for their next performance 

Pictured below is Gunner Padraig Dolan, Mount George, Borrisoleigh who is being deployed to Lebanon in the next few weeks as part of the 49th Infantry Group Unifil Mission

This is Padraig’s third tour of duty overseas, having previously served in Chad and Lebanon

 
Padraig with his parents Pat and Marian

Padraig with his sisters, Aisling and Sinead, and nephew James

 Track-Attack 147

To make the development plans a possibility, we are holding a fundraising event on Sunday 7th of June named Track-Attack 147. All of the above would lead to huge potential as to what Track-Attack could achieve into the future. It would also be of great use to the everyday users of the track. To make the development work a possibility, we are holding a fundraising event on Sunday The 147 is based on the maximum break in a snooker match. Translated to Track-Attack, the aim is to guess how long it will take a team of 36 people to collectively run 147km. As per snooker, we will have 15 blacks, 15 reds, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 brown, 1 blue and 1 pink. evening 7th June called Track-Attack 147.

The 147 is based on the maximum break in a game of snooker. Translated to Track-Attack, the task will be to predict how long it will take a team of 36 people to collectively run 147kms. As per snooker, we will have 15 blacks, 15 reds, 1 yellow, 1 brown, 1 green, 1 blue and 1 pink. The 15 athletes in black will each run 7km each, the 15 reds will each run 1km each, the yellow will run 2km right up to the pink athlete running 6km. An example of how it works is, if each athlete ran at an average pace of 5:05 per km, the winning prediction would be 12 hours, 27 minutes and 15 seconds.

Many of our Track-Attackers are currently selling the tickets which are priced at €1 each. We would ask for your support where possible and help us ensure that the facilities are developed. If you would be willing to sell a few tickets, we would be very grateful for your help. Cards have 50 lines at the aforementioned €1 each. If you are in a position to help us out, please contact Declan Maher at 0871444977 or Pat Keane at 0876380649.

On Saturday, one of our youngest Track-Attackers headed to the Treaty County to participate in the juvenile 2km event of the Great Limerick Run. Kate Minogue has been in brilliant form week on week at our Monday night Track-Attack sessions and all her hard work was richly rewarded when she crossed the finish line on Saturday following a top class performance. Well done Kate and keep up the good work.

A trio of Track-Attackers were also in action in Limerick on Sunday and all 3 performed brilliantly at the superb festival of running. Kathleen O’Meara brilliantly and comfortably surpassed her own pre-race ambition in the Half Marathon. With the 21km under her belt, she crossed the finish line in 1:51:32 and she can be well pleased with her performance and time.

Sisters Jacqueline Minogue and Caroline Murray lined out in the popular 6 mile event. They were in brilliant form on the previous Monday night in Borrisoleigh with both being one of only a hand-fist of athletes who picked up bonus points for their efforts over the 3km distance as part of the Track-Attack Marathon Series. They carried their form through to Sunday and when crossing the finish line, the clock showed 1:01:55.

Over the coming weeks, we intend to pick a 5km road race where we could travel to as a group and further fly the Track-Attack flag and promote what we are doing. The 5km distance would suit all our Monday night participants and it would be great to see as many as possible to travel together to such an event.

John F Kennedy continues to knock chunks off his weekly times and after covering the 3km in 11:52, he has strengthened his grip of the table topping position of the Sharks group. Caroline Murray and Juanita Ryan were the stars of the show in the Cheetahs group with both picking up the bonus points on offer for breaking their personal best times to date. As a result, Caroline was the biggest mover of the week and now sits impressively at the head of the table after dislodging Grainne Moore from the position she held in recent weeks.

Tom Stapleton and Jim Ryan were the stand out performers in the Dolphins group with both notching up the bonus points on offer. Tom has now opened up an 8 point lead over Siobhan Carr while Jim’s excellent performance have seen him move into the podium positions in third spot overall. Kate Minogue battled hard over the 3km distance which resulted in achieving the bonus point time and she has now put daylight between herself and her nearest Pumas challengers. Conor Gleeson is proving unbeatable in the Tigers group and is now in full control of the group.

Three athletes hit bonus territory in the Lions group namely Betty Slattery, Marie Carr and Jacqueline Minogue. As a consequence of the bonus points gained, Marie is again in joint pole position with Betty while Jacqueline is now in joint third spot with Aisling Gleeson. No bonus points were secured in the Bears group as Rena Ryan continues to lead the way. Her lead however was slightly cut in round 6 with Suzanne Whyte closing in on the table topping position. The improvement rate of Mary Stapleton continues week on week and after gaining the 5 bonus points, she now has a nine point lead at the head of the Jaguars group.

Track-Attacker Kate Minogue

St Joseph’s College submitted 16 entries entering in the categories Physical Sciences, Life Science and Technology. There was great excitement throughout the school in the build up to the event, with each participant putting in vigorous efforts with their project.

The day began with judging first, with each group excelling in their presentation. The exhibition was later opened to the public for viewing. The public showed great interest and enthusiasm for each of our projects and our participants were well capable of answering the public’s toughest questions. St Joseph’s College even attracted the interest of the television cameras!!

Once the students had finished showcasing their knowledge, we then headed to the conference centre for a lecture about future career choices in the STEM field. This was followed by questions from students in which they were competing for the prize of ‘best question’. This was the first of many awards won by St Joseph’s College, with John Ryan, 3rd Year, claiming the prize.

Medical Devices (L-R) Eimear Murphy, Templederry, Annabelle Wynn Jones, Barnane, Elaine Gleeson, Templederry and Ms Mary Gorey, Science Teacher

To conclude, the awards ceremony, St Joseph’s College was presented with the Best School Award.
This was a triumphant event for St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh and we look forward to many more in the future.

The A.G.M of Borrisoleigh Scor was held in The Marion Hall on Wednesday 29th April 2015. The following officers were elected: Phil Maher (Chairperson), Paula Stapleton (Vice-Chairperson), Teresa Doolan and Eileen Slattery (Secretaries), Geraldine Delaney (Treasurer), Clare Ryan (PRO), Phil Maher, Paula Stapleton and Lucia Ryan (North Board Reps).

The Club would like to congratulate Noel Joyce, JK Brackens Club and Newport Ballad Group on their recent All Ireland wins in Scor Sinsear.

Committee: Enda Ryan, Noreen Fahy, Margaret Cowan, Marie McGrath, Aileen Óg Groome and Derry O’Donnell

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