Under 8 & 9

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

The under eights will train on Wednesday from 4-5pm every week in the gym hall. The under 9 will train on Thursday at 4-5pm every week . Best wishes to Keith Murphy who has taking over as manager of the under 9 team for 2011.

U21 Hurling Championship Final

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

The U21 Hurling Championship Final has been fixed for Saturday week, with the venue yet to be decided. Keep a eye on the club notice board or this website. All support is very much welcome on the day for our team!

Junior Hurling Meeting

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

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26 players and mentors had a very good meeting on the goals and set up for the team in 2011. Training starts next Friday the 14th January at 7pm.

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.

Under 21 Championship

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

In a gripping contest in the Bogies on a cold damp November Saturday the Barrs and their opponents Round Towers of Clondalkin served up a highly en-tertaining game of GAA football. (more…)

Under 11 Hurling Team Win League

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

The under 11 team managed by Kim MacKeogh and Terry Carton won their league when they beat O’Tooles in the Bogies this morning. The team played some great hurling with a great team performance. Well done to the players and mentors from every member in the club.

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…)