Out and About in Durrow Sports

Your latest sports news from Ballinakill, Cullohill, Durrow & Spink

THE HARPS GAA CLUB NEWS – SPLIT THE BUCKET – Participate in the exciting weekly chance to win instant cash with ‘Split the Bucket.’ You can join in two ways: contact Richie (087) 9294742, Tom (087) 6159226 or Shane (087) 2034035 to establish a monthly standing order. Investing €8 monthly grants one entry per week, while €20 monthly provides three entries weekly, saving you €72 annually. Alternatively, play for €2 a ticket, at local businesses hosting our buckets. Best of luck to all participants, and thank you for your continued support to the Harps GAA Club!
CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to Kay Clancy, last weeks winner of the Split the Bucket.
DONATION: Darren Maher presented Dan from the Dillon Quirke Foundation with a cheque of €660 from our Annual St Stephen’s Day John Moore fundraiser. The club have applied through the Dillon Quirke foundation to avail of cardiac screenings for our members which will be conducted in the near future.

THE HARPS CAMOGIE CLUB – NURSERY PROGRAMME: Is your daughter aged between 5yrs and 8yrs (born 2017-2020) and loves making new friends, playing outdoors and learning a new skill? If yes then bring her along to The Harps Camogie Club Nursery Programme which is continues on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm. The Nursery Programme will run for another two weeks in Cullahill Community Hall R32 YK29. Bring a hurl, helmet, runners & a €1 coin! Please send name and your contact number to 087 9313499. Give it a go, you never know!!!
FOLLOW US ONLINE: Follow us on Social Media – www.facebook.com/HarpsCamogie

CULLOHILL HANDBALL CLUB – GET IN TOUCH – You can contact the club on cullohillhandballclub@yahoo.ie by email.

THE LIONS AFC CLUB: FOR HIRE – Astro Pitch Hire, suitable for 7-a-side soccer social groups, casual bookings and team activities. For all enquiries or to make a booking please contact lionsafc@gmail.com or call (085) 7088511.
SAVE THE DATE – This year’s Lions AFC Kickaton will take place on Saturday, 22nd March. The Kickaton brings our members of all ages together at our club grounds  for a day of football fun and gives the younger members a chance to help in the fundraising for our club. We hope to see you there!
FOOTBALL ACADEMY – Developing Footballers & Friendships! Our Football Academy continues on Saturdays at our grounds on the Cork Road, Astro, Durrow. Training starts at 5.30pm. €2 Training Fee, Per Session.
RESULT: U17 League Division 1 Result – Freebooters 5 V 1 Lions AFC. Scorer: Sean Dempsey.
RESULT: Junior League Division 1 Result – Freshford Town 1 V 2 Lions AFC. Scorers: Paddy Daly and Aaron Grady.
SHIELD: Well done to our U11 boys Shield team, who had a great win away to Bridge United last weekend, well done to all involved!
U13 GIRLS KILKENNY LEAGUE TEAM: Congratulations to Olivia Marnell and Nikki Mullally, who represented the Kilkenny & District League U13s girls team last Sunday (9th February) vs Kildare. Olivia brought home the match ball with a terrific hat-trick to her name. 
RESULT: U15 League Division 1 Result – Spa United 0 V 2 Lions AFC. Scorers: Jack Delahunty and Jack Marnell.
RESULT: U11 David Doran Cup Result – Evergreen 5 V 2 Lions AFC. Scorer: Ollie Fadian X2.

LAOIS KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB CLUB: GET IN TOUCH – You can contact us on info@laoiskayak.com by email.

DURROW GUN CLUB: Keep up to date with our social media page: www.facebook.com/durrowgunclub online.

OSSORY CYCLING CLUB: We are starting a couch to 50 kms for beginners group. This is a leisure group that will start on the 2nd of March  from The Square in Rathdowney, leaving the square at 10am. It will continue on every Sunday morning for the Summer. All are most welcome to join, so if you are interested in getting into cycling or just want to get fit over the coming weeks why not come along and give it a try – you just might like it! It is 0kms to 50kms so as long as you have a roadworthy bike and a helmet, you can come along. If interested please give Kevin a ring on 087 1947743. We also do a lot of sportive and a bit of racing. Anyone with a bit of cycling done we have a group that goes out and do around 100 kms on a Sunday morning as well at the same time from The Square in Rathdowney. All welcome to come along as we are aways looking for new members!

KETTLEBELL BEGINNER CLASS: New round of classes starting soon! Learn to use kettlebells safely and effectively from one of Ireland’s top ranked kettlebell sports and fitness instructors. Also included in the classes are bodyweight exercises as well as posture correction and strengthening techniques. Together with proper kettlebell instruction you can learn to prevent and remedy a wide range of joint and mobility issues and injuries.  Places are limited so booking is essential. For more information please telephone: (087) 3833258 or email: tridentfitnessclub@yahoo.ie or borukettlebellclub@yahoo.com

KETTLEBELL CLASSES FOR SENIORS: New Beginner Class Starting Soon. Just because you are getting older and a bit less active doesn’t mean you give up on your health and fitness. In fact physical training becomes more important as you get older! Working with weights such as kettlebells can slow down a number of conditions associated with ageing. Numerous studies have proven the benefits of strength training. Some of these are:
– Increase in bone density and muscle mass. This builds protection against fractures from falls etc.
– Improved Posture. Kettlebell exercises help to improve spinal alignment and strengthen the core muscles that hold the spine in its correct position.
– Improved mood and sleep. Exercise releases chemicals that increase positivity, reduce feelings of pain and anxiety, and promote sound sleep.
– Lower risk of heart disease. Weight training lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and strengthens the heart.
– Improved balance and movement skills.
Class places are limited so if you are interested contact me to book your place! Classes are run by coach David who is one of the most experienced and highest ranked kettlebell instructors in Ireland, with 10 years of experience.  

JUNIORS KETTLEBELL CLASS: New kids class starting on Saturdays. Many parents worry that strength training is harmful for kids. However there is now widespread recognition in the medical community of the benefits of strength training for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics and The Mayo Clinic have stated that sensible strength training does not stunt growth or cause growth plate injuries. In fact it increases a child’s muscle strength and endurance, protects them from sports injuries, and improves their performance in any sport. Children are far more likely to get injured by playing sports without engaging in weight training.
Even if your child is not interested in sports, weight training can strengthen their bones, improve coordination and balance, promote healthy blood pressure and cholesterol, help maintain a healthy weight, and build confidence. Class places are limited so if you are interested contact me to book your place!