​The construction of Broadford’s new stand is almost complete! Whilst there might still be some work left to do to finally say the work is finished, the hope is that the stand will be open for the Junior A and Junior B matches in Broadford this weekend.

On Saturday 2nd April the Junior A team is in action against Scariff in their opening match of the Junior A league. Throw-in is at 6pm.

On Sunday 3rd April the new Junior B team will have their first league match which is against Clonbony. Throw-in is at 12-noon.

Good luck!

The Broadford/Smith O’Brien’s 2015 Minor Panel celebrated their Minor A and Minor C wins with a celebration dinner followed by the presentation of their medals in the Lakeside Hotel, Ballina on Saturday 26th March.

The medals were presented by Clare Senior Hurler Brendan Bugler.  Brendan started the presentation ceremony by offering some inspirational words to the lads from the Broadford and Smith O’Brien’s clubs on the positive influence of hurling in helping to keep fit and healthy both physically and, importantly, mentally; especially with the buzz felt from playing for your club and county.

The evening was a great success thanks to the effort of the clubs' management teams in putting the event together; the players, some of whom have now progressed beyond minor level this year but all will surely move on to further success in the future, and especially to Brendan Bugler for making the event so special.
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​Broadford travelled to Scariff on Saturday 26th March for their opening match in the Clare Cup Intermediate League.

The teams battled it out in atrocious weather conditions during the first half that would test the mettle of any player.  However, despite the conditions, Broadford achieved most of their scores during the first half including two great goals; one coming from a long free taken by Shane Taylor and the other from play out beyond the 45m line from Diarmuid Moloney, the low ball travelling like an arrow over the ground and in to the back of the net.

Craig Chaplin also made the most of two side line balls, opting to chip them both high over the bar with great accuracy.  Half time score 0-03 to 2-07.

Scariff mounted a comeback attempt in the second half increasing their score by 9 points with Broadford managing just 5 over the bar (three from play and two from frees) compared to their earlier rate of scores in the first half. Final score 0-12 to 2-12 
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Both team did well in the slippery and cold conditions to give an entertaining start to the competition.

The 2015 Broadford/Smith O’Brien’s Minor Panel will receive their medals on Saturday 26th March, in the Lakeside Hotel, Ballina.

The panel, which achieved multiple successes last year, will be celebrating their victories at a private dinner at 7pm. For parents and guests, finger food will also be served in hotel. 

After dinner, at around 8pm, the panel will then receive their well-deserved medals.
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Have a great evening!

The Clare Cup Intermediate League competition gets going this weekend for Broadford when they face Scariff this Saturday.  

The match takes place in Scariff with throw-in at 4:30pm.

Good luck to the players and everyone involved with the team as we look forward to a busy season ahead.

You can keep up to date on fixtures and results as they are updated on the website and Clubify.

Broadford Camogie Club will be holding its annual table quiz on Good Friday, 25th March. 

The venue is Broadford Community Hall for an 8pm start.  All welcome for an evening of fun.

Entry fee is €20 for a table of four with spot prizes and a raffle.
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Anyone wishing to donate spot prizes can bring them along on the night or contact a member of the club’s committee beforehand.  Thank you!

After their win against Bodyke last weekend, the Broadford U21’s play O’Callaghan’s Mills in the U21 Championship quarter-final this Sunday.

The match takes place in Sixmilebridge with the throw-in at 3:30pm.
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Good luck and come along to support the team if you can make it.

Broadford Hurling Club would like to thank everyone who sponsored a seat for the new stand. To those who sponsored a seat in memory of a loved one and those who so gratefully thought of a deceased member of the parish who no longer have family here.
We would also like to thank our past hurlers living outside the county. 

To date we have 263 seats sponsored!  Anyone wishing to help us reach our target of 279 seats can contact Pat on 087 3506359.

The construction of the stand has taken a huge leap over the last few days. The infill was laid in last week but that might have gone unnoticed to the casual onlooker. Anyone passing through Broadford over the last day or so though cannot have failed to notice the addition of the steelwork that will hold roof and frame the glass sides. 

The stand is starting to really take shape and looks really impressive.  This is all thanks to the wonderful generosity of the club’s members, supporters and many friends near and far.
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Thank you once again.