John Doyle Tipperary ‘A IrishLegend’

Friday, December 31st, 2010

John Doyle was a legend in his own life time.


Winning eight All-Ireland medals, eleven League medals, ten Munster Championships, one Minor All-Ireland and six Railway Cup medals, a feat that only the bold Christy Ring could match.

He was a great defender who made a great impact on the GAA and Irish life. The club sends its deepest sympathies to John’s family, his club Holycross Ballyhcahill and to the Tipperary people.

Where Tipp went, Ireland followed“. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

Juvenile Presentation Sunday 19th December

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

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Our 2010 Juvenile trophy presentation for the winning under 11,12,13,14,15,16 teams will take place at the club house at 1pm on Sunday.

We are asking all our club members to attend and support this great achievement by our young section of the club for themselves, their club, their mentors and their community.

‘You can beat the drum but you can’t beat the Barrs’

GAA Legend Des Ferguson

Monday, December 13th, 2010

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In the club house of Gaeil Colmcille in Kells on Saturday the 11th December, 300 GAA people from all over Ireland paid tribue to Des and his wife Maria on his 80th birthday.

Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh and Kevin Heffernan were the guests of honour and they told great stories about Dessie’s life and how he was such a great player in both GAA Hurling and Football while also being a great human person.

A number of the Barrs members travelled to Kells to honor one of Dublin’s greatest dual Players. To Conor and his family we thank you for the invite and to Dessie and Maria thanks for showing the way to many people with your wisdom and help.

Great Matches in the Bogies

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

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At 2:30pm on 21st November, two matches were played in the Bogies. Our under 21 hurlers lined out against Raheny in the semi final of the 21 championship on the big pitch.

Beside them our under 13 footballers lined out against Erins Isle in the play off final on the small pitch. If you were looking for drama, excitement and pure enjoyment, then these two matches had it all!! (more…)

Suprise Birthday Party

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

This news is to be kept away from Jimmy Cullen as there is a suprise party for his seventy birthday in the club on Friday night.

Of those seventy years Jimmy has given sixty years service to our club. He is one of two people who have won five championship medals that spans four decades with the club.

He has served on committees and mentored many teams. He was playing up till he was sixty two years of age for the club. Players, friends and club members are asked to make the effort to come on the night. One of our best club people is Jimmy Cullen, a true Barrs man.

Weekend Results

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Our under 13 hurlers travelled to Tom Russell Park on Friday night. A very highly skilled and flowing match, between two well drilled teams, gave the big crowd plenty to cheer about under the bright lights on this cold November evening. (more…)

Dublin Development Squad

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

Lee Cooney and Wane Losty have been asked to join the Dublin under 15 football development squad. The club would like to congratulate the players on their achievement.

Ger Dodrill and Eamon Dillion have also been called up for trials with the Dublin undedr 21 hurling team.

St Therese of Belfast Visit

Monday, November 1st, 2010

On Saturday night a party of 35 members of St Therese Gaa club visited and stayed in the clubhouse.

25 children of the under 11 team had a match on the all weather before they travelled down to Croke Park to watch Ireland play against the Australian team in the international rules games. They travelled backed to Belfast having had a good time in Cabra.

The club want to thank the women of the club who did the cooking and food for the team. A special word of thanks to Jackie and Kim Mac Keogh who did massive work and did the club proud.

U15′s Win Championship

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

U15 Champ Win

Our U15′s won the Football C Championship in Clonshaugh on Sunday morning. In a very exciting game the Barrs produced some great scores to win on a scoreline of 2-10 to 2-6 against Trinity Gaels.

There were great performances from Ryan Curley,Lee Cooney, Wayne Losty and Sean Tobin. Scott Curley scored a great goal which put the Barrs on the road to victory. The team preformance was first class with every player giving a hundred per cent.

The work of Naill Brady, Ciaran Kehoe, Gerry Weldon and Harry O’Farrell has paid off this year. The club want to thank them for their work. We would also like to thank Gerry O’Reilly and Ian McDonald of the senior team, who had conducted training sessions with the team over the last few weeks.

A big thanks to the rest of the senior team and supporters who were there this morning in support of the team. Lee Cooney got best player of the tournament and was presented with a lovely trophy after the game.

Minor Footballers Out of Championship

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Our Minor footballers were beaten well by a Peregrines team in  the Bogies this morning. Having conceded 2-1 in the first eight minutes it was always going to be a tough lead to overcome.

We never got into our stride and were under pressure in most positions in the first half. Some of our big players did not show up and the basics of football seem to desert us for long periods of this game.

Yet for all Peregrines dominance they could not put the game out of the Barrs reach. For the first 20 minutes of the second half they did not score and the Barrs took over at centre field.

With Eamon Dillon being our main threat in the forwards, we started to get a bit of pattern to our game scoring 1-2 in a five minute period with only 4 points now the different, we should of got two penalties.

It didn’t happen and with two players sent off for very minor offences, Peregrines got the upper hand and scored 1-1 to win the game.

The game is a team sport and everyone has to work hard for one another, unfortunately this didn’t happen today. We’ll pick ourselves up and progress things for next year !!