Broadford GAA Hurling and Camogie Clubs

Ger Moroney Tournament - Thank You

11/6/2018

Thank you from Broadford Hurling Club to everyone for their support on Saturday for making the Ger Moroney Memorial Tournament such a fitting tribute, thanks especially to the extended Moroney family. Thank you to Father Bane for starting off the event with Mass in Kilbane.

The day was made extra special thanks to the participation of Anthony Daly as well as Clarecastle and Tulla Hurling Clubs.

Much gratitude also to everyone that helped provide refreshments and the wonderful array of cakes and sandwiches.

Last but by no means least, thank you to all the club members, parishioners and wider community for coming along to share in the day to remember Ger Moroney.

Ger Moroney Memorial Tournament

5/6/2018

To mark the 40th anniversary of the death of Broadford hurler Gerard Moroney at the age of fifteen, Broadford hurling club will hold a memorial tournament next Saturday the 9th of June.

There will be an U14 match at 3 o'clock followed by a senior game against Clarecastle at 5 o'clock.

The club will unveil a plaque before the second match to commemorate the tragic death of Ger who died in 1978 after a hurling related accident in Broadford's quarry field.

Ger was an outstanding hurler with a massive hurling potential when he was tragically taken. There will be tea and refreshments on the day and the club would urge all club supporters to attend and help mark this occasion.

Broadford U14 Camogie Final - A Terrific Comeback

3/6/2018

The Broadford U14’s put up a tremendous fight against Éir Óg in the U14C final on Wednesday 30th May in Shannon. Broadford gave away three frees in the first half but Éir Óg also gave away two to Broadford, both taken and scored by Cathy O’Farrell. Thanks to a point from Beatrice Vaughan both sides were level after 20-minutes. However, the first of three soft goals for Éir Óg at the end of the 25th minute gave the Ennis team the edge as the half time whistle blew.

Both teams fought hard throughout the second half but despite Broadford’s massive efforts in the back lines, Éir Óg had scored a further two goals after 15 minutes with Broadford adding just one free to their tally. Coming up to 20 minutes down in the second half and the scores set at 3-03 to 0-4, the match looked in the bag for Éir Óg. Broadford players though are made of stronger stuff and were not ready to throw in the towel. Five minutes of regular time was still time enough for the girls in green & yellow to inflict some damage. With nothing to lose and everything to play for, a shot at goal from a free taken on the 45-meter line by Cathy O’Farrell found its way the back of the net to the joy of the Broadford players and supporters who were out in force. Now 23 minutes down and Broadford narrowly missed a goal from play sending the side lines in to a frenzy but another free for Broadford less than a minute later put just four points between the teams 3-03 to 1-5. Broadford were firing on all cylinders now and were in grasp of instigating the biggest upset in Camogie this season and with one more goal from a free in the first minute of extra time came so close to doing so.

The scores were 3-03 to 2-05 and Broadford could have done it but for two frees awarded to Éir Óg in the last minutes of play. Although these did not create points for Éir Óg, they denied Broadford the extra minutes of play that would surely have seen them over the line.

A massive effort from the entire Broadford team. To have reached the final was a major achievement and to have come back from behind to almost clinch the match was a sight to behold. A really great game against a very strong Éir Óg side.

Hannah O'Donnell; Emma O'Brien, Isobel O'Connell; Ashleigh McNamara, Ella O'Brien Amelie O'Riordan; Cathy O'Farrell, Sinead Vaughan; Niamh Reddan Beatrice Vaughan (Captain), Caitriona Corrigan; Ella Ryan Meaney, Saidbhe O'Sullivan;

Subs:
Ciara Cremins
Saoirse McNamara
Rebecca O'Connor
Grace Madigan

Trainers: Nicky O'Farrell, Leslie McNamara and James Vaughan
First Aid: Louise O'Connell

Broadford v Clonbony and Cork Challenge Match

19/5/2018

Broadford meet Clonbony in Broadford this evening, Saturday 19th May, at 7pm in the Junior B Division 5 League.

Clare meet Cork in the start of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday and Broadford Hurling Club wishes the Clare team the best of luck. If you are travelling down to Cork for the match then make a day of it by going to support Broadford when they meet Ballyhea in a challenge match just outside Charleville at 11am.

Just a reminder - if you need tickets for the Clare/Cork match on Sunday, or for any upcoming Clare matches then please purchase tickets through your local Centra or Supervalue shops or online.

Junior B League Div 5 - Broadford v O'Callaghans Mills

4/5/2018

Broadford meet O'Callaghans Mills on Saturday in Round 1 of the Junior B League, Division 5.

The match takes place in O'Callaghans Mills (not Kilkishen as reported in the Clare Champion) with throw-in at 3pm.

All support welcome.

Broadford Hurling Club - STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2/5/2018

Broadford Hurling Club has published a Strategic Development Plan to help secure the future of Broadford Hurling Club.

The plan covers key areas including:

Coaching and Games Developement
Communications/PR and Culture
Finance and Fundraising
Club Facilities and Development
Structures and Administration

Delivering on the plan over the next five year's, Broadford Hurling Club plans to build on recent successes such as the completion of the new stand and one of the plan's key objectives is to secure a training & juvenile pitch to help maintain training in the winter months and relieve the pressure on our existing pitch. Such an objective requires careful consideration around club funding and this is also covered in the plan.

However, the plan is not solely about funding, the opposite in fact. The plan places great emphasis on growing and building our teams for the future and protecting our younger players.

In short, this is about planning for success.

Every member of the club is encouraged to take a look at the plan and if you have any questions then please contact any committee member.

Here's to the future!

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Special General Meeting - Sunday 29th April

27/4/2018

The Broadford Hurling Club Special General Meeting that was cancelled last weekend has been rescheduled for Sunday 29th April at 7pm. The meeting, which will be held in the clubhouse, is to establish three new club trustees to replace the existing eight trustees alongside Croke Park Corporate Trust.

Superb Effort from Broadford u14's in Féile Qualifiers

23/4/2018

The Broadford U14’s gave an amazing display of their hurling skills in the Féile Semi-Final against Scariff/Ogonnelloe and then in the Final against Kilmaley on Sunday; with both matches played back-to-back in Clarecastle.

Broadford beat Scariff/Ogonnelloe by one point (1-06 to 1-05) and the buzz from the crowd after the match was all about the save of the season from Peter O’Farrell in the second half as well as Eoin Gunning’s power solo run down the length of the field to seal the final win.

Spurred on by their first win, the lads had to face the power of Kilmaley in the Final. In a truly nail biting match that saw Broadford take the lead on three occasions after the teams equalised four times, the final result went down to the wire when Broadford were ahead by one point as the match went in to extra time. A subsequent soft goal, with the ball going only just over the line as the lads tried to recover from a jaw dropping blocked free seconds before finally sealed the win for Kilmaley. Final score Kilmaley 3-05 Broadford 0-12.

Such an achievement to get to the final and keeping the pressure up right until the end. Every member of team gave their all and did Broadford proud. Thanks also to trainers Fergal O'Brien, Nicky O'Farrell, Noel Dillon and Padraig Hickey for dedicating their time and expertise developing this exceptional young team.

Good luck to Kilmaley as they prepare to head for Féile in June.

Cancelled - Special General Meeting - Sunday 22nd April at 6pm

19/4/2018

The special general meeting which was to take please on Sunday has been cancelled due to the death of Kathleen Duggan RIP.

Weekend Hurling Fixtures

13/4/2018

Two adult hurling games this weekend, both away games.

Intermediate League on Saturday 14th April. Ogonnelloe v Broadford. Match takes place in Ogonnelloe with throw-in at 6pm.

Clare Cup on Sunday 15th April. Inagh/Killnamona. Match takes place in Inagh with throw-in at 12-Noon. This is a change from the original scheduled throw-in time of 1pm.

Good luck to both teams.

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