Sympathies
Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its' deepest sympathy to the Cahill family on the recent death of John (The Bullet) Cahill, Ivy Cottage, Fernville, Lismore. Deeply regretted by his sister Margaret Cotter, brother Anthony Cahill, brother-in-law Johnny Cotter, nieces Sacha Bulfin and her husband Colin, Kaye Stuart and her husband Emmet and Louise Cahill, nephews Daniel and David Cahill, grand-nephews Callum, Rian and George, cousins Mary and Michael O’Gorman, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Sympathies are extended to the McNamara family on the recent death of Colin McNamara, New Street, Lismore. Sadly missed by his parents Kathleen and Marty, sisters Yvonne and Tina, brother Noel (Bob), nieces Avril, Emma and Amy, nephews Keith and Eoin, brother-in-law Eamonn, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Sympathies are also extended to the Tinnelly family, Lismore on the recent death of Dessie Tinnelly, Rostrevor, Co. Down.  Sadly missed by his wife Suzanne, children Celium, Shauna, Cerri, Nicola, Sarah and the extended Tinnelly family. 
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Club Membership
Membership is now due and can be paid to the club registrar Tom Hannon, assistant registrar Joe Tobin or indeed any committee member.  It is imperative that membership is paid as soon as possible to allow all players resume training and playing matches.  Insurance cannot be in place for a player unless membership is paid.
 
Lismore GAA Club Gear by O' Neills
A fantastic selection of club gear can be bought directly from the O' Neills website.  Items start from €7.50 and make ideal gifts for that special occasion.  All clothing comes with an embroidered Lismore GAA crest and can also be made to order with the individuals initials.  Simply search for Lismore GAA club gear online.
Lismore GAA Club Lotto
This week's results; Numbers drawn were 4,5,13,16. No Winner. €20 consolation prize;  Kathleen McNamara, Aidan Coughlan, Kevin Coleman, Donagh Cummins.  Next week's jackpot 24th February will be €7250.  Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5. The club lotto is a fantastic way of supporting your own local GAA club no matter where you live in the world!  Simply log onto www.KlubFunder.com, search for Lismore GAA Club and create an account.  Then select your numbers, make the payment for the time period of your choice, which can be from 1 to 50 weeks.  It is an ideal way for many people who are living away or abroad who would like to contribute to the running of the club. Klubfunder is an innovative way to help cut down on administration and keeps the sport at the heart of the club! 
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Sympathies
Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its' deepest sympathies the O' Shea family on the death of Michael O' Shea, West St, Lismore and retired former primary school teacher at Christian Brothers Lismore.  Sadly missed by his wife Reena, daughters Deirdre Kennefick and Eithne Sheehan, son Brian, sister Mary Duggan, sister-in-law Maureen O’Shea, brothers-in-law Donal Duggan and Liam Murphy, sons-in-law Donal and Pádraig and grandchildren John, Kate and David. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
 
Sponsorship
Lismore GAA Club are delighted to announce that The Red House Lismore will be the clubs main sponsor over the next three years.  We would like to thank Michael O' Leary for his generosity and that it will pay dividends for both teams and sponsor.
Club Membership
Membership is now due and can be paid to the club registrar Tom Hannon or assistant registrar Joe Tobin.
Player €50; Member €50; Couple €60; Student €25
It is imperative that membership is paid as soon as possible to allow all players resume training and playing matches.  Insurance cannot be in place for a player unless membership is paid.
 
Lismore GAA Club Gear by O' Neills
A fantastic selection of club gear can be bought directly from the O' Neills website.  Items start from €7.50 and make ideal gifts for that special occasion.  All clothing comes with an embroidered Lismore GAA crest and can also be made to order with the individuals initials.  Simply search for Lismore GAA club gear online.
Lismore GAA Club Lotto
This week's results; Numbers drawn were 2,4,7,21. No Winner. €20 consolation prize;  Kathleen McNamara, Mark and Graham Landers, Lar Byrne, Marion Coleman.  Next week's jackpot will be €6950.  Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5. 
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John O' Gorman - A Tribute
"A great friend, neighbour and outstanding member of the community" - some of the tributes that poured in following the death of John "Willy" O' Gorman.  Born in Glenshask in May 1940 into a family of three with his brother Michael and sister Margaret.  He spent much of his early working life in the County Council stationed in Ballyduff and its environs. He moved to Lismore in 1976 where with his wife Pat bought the local newsagents, formerly Moore's of Main Street, where he would spend the rest of his adult life running a successful business with Pat and rearing their three children Brian, Kieran and Sharon. John himself played with Ballyduff and then went on to win a junior title with Ballysaggart in 1972 beating a fancied Mount Sion side in the final.  He was to give a man of the match performance with a tally of three points to his credit. He had a keen and deep interest in all things GAA especially at juvenile level where his two sons excelled on the field. Kieran went on to win that famous U21 All-Ireland title with Waterford in 1992.  In 1993 he was a selector with the Lismore senior team along with his neighbour Michael McGrath and Willie Lineen.  This was the pinnacle of success for John as the News and Star Cup came over the bridge into Lismore for the second time in three years.  A lot of hurleys were broken on the field in those years but were sanded, glued and banded by John every evening after work, a hobby that he excelled in ensuring that the lads weren't short of ash for the next big game. John who has now joined his wife Pat in eternal life will be looking down on their grandchildren who are now wearing the Lismore and Ballysaggart colours with pride in both hurling and football and will be happy with what they see, skill and talent that will surely bring honours to both clubs for many years to come.  Ar dheis Dé go a anam.
Juvenile Officers and committee step down
Lismore GAA Club would like to sincerely thank Robbie O' Sullivan, Kevin O' Mahony and John Howard and all their committee members past and present as they conclude a very successful six year term in running the juvenile club. The respective chairman, secretary and treasurer left no stone unturned in organising many fundraising activities and tournaments throughout their tenure. They have presided over Division A in all underage grades of hurling and have set the standard for officiating a successful juvenile GAA club.  While it is regrettable that they step down, it opens the door for new members to become involved and to direct the club into the future. We wish the future officers and committee the very best of luck.
Congratulations to Stephen Bennett
Lismore GAA Club would like to congratulate Stephen Bennett on his recent achievement.  Stephen was crowned 2019 Waterford Hurler of the Year at the Local Bar Waterford GAA awards held at Lawlors Hotel recently.
Club Membership
Membership is now due and can be paid to the club registrar Tom Hannon or assistant registrar Joe Tobin.
Player €50; Member €50; Couple €60; Student €25
It is imperative that membership is paid as soon as possible to allow all players resume training and playing matches.  Insurance cannot be in place for a player unless membership is paid.


Lismore GAA Club Lotto
This week's results; Numbers drawn were 6,11,12,30. No Winner. €20 consolation prize;  Ger Ahearne, G & T Hennessy, John O' Donnell, Ruth and Sarah Geoghegan.  Next week's jackpot will be €6650.  Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5.  The club lotto is a fantastic way of supporting your own local GAA club no matter where you live in the world!  Simply log onto www.KlubFunder.com, search for Lismore GAA Club and create an account.  Then select your numbers, make the payment for the time period of your choice, which can be from 1 to 50 weeks.  It is an ideal way for many people who are living away or abroad who would like to contribute to the running of the club. Klubfunder is an innovative way to help cut down on administration and keeps the sport at the heart of the club!
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Sympathies
Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the O' Gorman family on the recent death of John O' Gorman, Main Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford.  Pre-deceased by his wife Pat. Sadly missed by his daughter Sharon Cummins, sons Brian and Kieran, sister Margaret O'Brien, brother Michael, son-in-law Pa, daughters-in-law Linda and Jen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Sympathies are also extended to the Dalton family on the recent death of Teresa Dalton, Deerpark, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Deeply regretted by her sons James and Declan, daughters Ellen Daly, Nora Tobin and Moll Fraser, daughters-in-law Mary and Fiona, sons-in-law Seamie Daly and Kevin Tobin, brother-in-law Mickey Dalton, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
 
Club Membership
Membership is now due and can be paid to the club registrar Tom Hannon or assistant registrar Joe Tobin.
Player €50; Member €50; Couple €60; Student €25
It is imperative that membership is paid as soon as possible to allow all players resume training and playing matches.  Insurance cannot be in place for a player unless membership is paid.


Circuit Training Resumes
Time to get back into action and kick-start the New Year.  Circuit training continues every Wednesday in the Lismore Community Centre at 7pm.  €5, pay as you go.  Now is the time, make the changes needed to be the best version of you!
Lismore GAA Club Lotto
Due to the removal and burial arrangements of John O' Gorman, Main Street, Lismore, the club lotto draw will now be held on Tuesday 14th January.  Results to follow online and in next week's local newspapers.
 

Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will take place at the clubhouse this Saturday 4th January 2020 at 7.30pm. In what will be a hugely important year in terms of development and participation, we would urge all members and indeed anyone wishing to engage in the day to day running of a successful senior club to attend.


1969 Intermediate Team Commemoration
An enjoyable night was had by all at the 1969 Intermediate team commemoration.  Our chairman Colin Kearney opened proceedings by welcoming everyone and to pay tribute to the team that brought us into the senior hurling ranks for the next five decades.  Master of Ceremonies for the night Jimmy O' Gorman continued to acknowledge this wonderful achievement and invited each team member to receive framed certificates from our club president May Lawton. Family members of deceased and absent former players presented themselves on the night which was indeed a touching tribute to all involved.
Team of '69: Jarlath Daly, Harry Whelan, Billy Lineen, David McGrath, John Cahill, Sham Hurley, Billy Landers, Liam Canning, Brendan Daly, Michael McGrath, Dick Canning, David Whelan, John Flynn, Jimmy Geoghegan, Ronnie O' Donnell, Billy Ormonde, Denny Buckley, Michael Canning, Jim Crowley, Richie Ormonde, Pat Foley, Thomas Hyland, Michael Ormonde, Bertie Neville, Jerry Horgan.
A big thank you to Maria Prendergast and Trish Morrissey for supplying a wonderful array of cakes and treats on the night.
Lismore GAA Development Confined Draw
Following our commemoration night we had our Confined Draw.  It was a fantastic achievement to have been able to sell all 500 tickets and special mention must go to all the ticket sellers and buyers for supporting what will be the beginning of our development drive including the installation of a synthetic grass pitch which can now commence in 2020.
Congratulations to our own David Landers and family on winning the grand prize of €10,000.  David who has been a staunch supporter of Lismore GAA for years is a worthy recipient and we would like to wish the Landers family the very best for 2020.
Results: 1st prize; €10000: David Landers and family; 2nd prize €1000; Hips Hot Tips syndicate; 3rd prize €500; Ruth and Sarah Geoghegan, 4th prize €500; Sean Prendergast; 5th prize €500; Patrick O' Connor, Midleton

 
Waterford start and end McGrath Cup at Fraher field
Liam Cahill took charge for the first time of the Waterford senior hurlers on Sunday last in the McGrath Cup at Fraher field.  In what was an experimental side, we remained competitive throughout with every chance of coming away with a win.  A goal from Patrick Curran (1-06, 6f) gave the hosts an early platform but Cork drew level and Tommy O'Connell's goal in the 26th minute, followed by first two of three points from play by Jack O'Connor helped the visitors into a 1-10 to 1-05 interval lead.  Waterford did manage to cut the gap to a single point with ten minutes remaining but Conor Lehane's accuracy from frees ensured the Rebels closed it out.  Well done to Lismore's Iarlaith Daly and Jack Prendergast who both featured strongly in each half.
Sympathies
Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Walsh family on the recent death of Tom Walsh, Green Acres, Convent Road, Deerpark, Lismore, Co. Waterford (husband of the late Miriam (nee Mathewson). Deeply regretted by his sons Michael, Sam, John and Martin, daughters Jane Walsh, Esther Hucker, Nora Simms and Ann Walsh, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
News for inclusion
Contributions are more than welcome for inclusion in the weekly Lismore GAA notes.  If anyone would like to forward news including graduations, sympathies, congratulations and photos old and new; please e-mail to [email protected]. The deadline for inclusion is Sunday midnight

Lismore GAA Development Confined Draw
A limited number of tickets are left to purchase over the next few days before we reach the big 500!  An ideal Christmas gift for that special someone to be in with a chance of winning the grand prize of €10,000. The draw will take place on the Saturday 21st December. Tickets can be purchased from the officers and fundraising committee (Colin Kearney 0871436184 and Maria Prendergast 0863388503).  They can also be purchased online at www.Klubfunder.com. It is an ideal way for many people who are living away or abroad who would like to contribute to the running of the club. Klubfunder is an innovative way to help cut down on administration and keeps the sport at the heart of the club! ​



Lismore's Dan Shanahan appointed to Waterford Senior Camogie management
Former Waterford hurler and Lismore clubman Dan Shanahan has joined Waterford's camogie team ahead of the 2020 season. Dan has had a colourful coaching career thus far since calling time on his inter-county playing days in 2010. In his 15-year stint with Waterford, he landed multiple All-Star awards, a National League title and four Munster medals. This year he has been coaching the Lismore senior hurling team alongside bringing St Mary's Tourneena to their inaugural Munster junior hurling final last Sunday.  Dan will bring a wealth of experience to his new venture and all here at Lismore GAA would like to wish him every success.
 
Lismore GAA Christmas and Lotto Draw
Our annual Christmas draw will take place on Monday 16th December.  The lotto grand prize will be €6050 with an extra 5 prizes of €200 and 5 prizes of €50. This week's results; Numbers drawn were 10,13,19,25. No Winner. €20 consolation prize;  May Prendergast, Nora G, William Cunningham, Nellie Kearney.  Next week's jackpot will be €6050.  Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5. 
 
Lismore GAA Club Gear by O' Neills for Christmas
 
A fantastic selection of club gear can be bought directly from the O' Neill's website.  Items start from €7.50 and make ideal gifts for Christmas stocking fillers.  All clothing comes with an embroidered Lismore GAA crest and can also be made to order with the individuals initials.  Simply search for Lismore GAA club gear online.
 
  
Circuit Training at the Community Centre
This Wednesday 11th December will be the last circuit training session before the Christmas break and will resume on Wednesday January 8th 2020.  PP Fitness would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.

Lismore GAA Christmas Fair

Our annual Christmas fair has again proven to be a huge success.  Winners of the hampers were Pat Reaney, Bernard Pratt and Ber Nugent.  The winner of “Guess the Weight” Christmas cake competition was Clodagh Landers who guessed correctly at 9lbs 4oz.  Special thanks to Ann O’ Gorman for her wonderful creation.  Sincere gratitude is extended to Robert O’ Sullivan who donated the entire proceeds of his Christmas wreaths back to the club. They were indeed a huge success.  To all the committee who helped out before, during and after the fair, a huge thank you. A special mention to Breda Hennessy Duggan who helped out enormously on the day.  Last, but not least, sincere thank you to Santa and Mrs. Claus for taking the time out of their hectic Christmas schedule to come all the way to Lismore to meet and greet with the children and their families.

Sympathies
Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Morrissey family on the recent death of Patrick (Paddy) Morrissey, Glendeish, Lismore.  Predeceased by his sisters Margaret and Mary and brother Michael. Sadly missed by his sisters Esther and Nora, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Lismore GAA Lotto
This week's results; Numbers drawn were 1,18,20,21. No Winner. €20 consolation prize;  Michael J Morrissey, Tina and Yvonne McNamara, Pat Dalton, Nellie Kearney  Next week's jackpot will be €5900.  Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5.  Next draw 9th December 2019.
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Lismore GAA Club Gear by O' Neills for Christmas


A fantastic selection of club gear can be bought directly from the O' Neill's website.  Items start from €7.50 and make ideal gifts for Christmas stocking fillers.  All clothing comes with an embroidered Lismore GAA crest and can also be made to order with the individuals initials.  Simply search for Lismore GAA club gear online.


Dancing King!
Well done to Lismore’s Joe O’ Keeffe who was placed 2nd in the boys U14 championship and overall winner in the mixed 10-14 years championship at the recent Oireachtas Rince na Mumhan competitions which were held at The Glen Eagle Hotel in Killarney.
Lismore “Bainisteoirí” continue success in Munster
Congratulations to Lismore's Dan Shanahan and James O’ Connor on their recent success in their respective Junior and Intermediate Munster Hurling Club Finals last weekend. A fantastic achievement in managerial roles and may we wish them continued success.
Sympathies
Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the McCarthy family on the recent death of Ann McCarthy (Madden), late of Main Street, Lismore.  Pre-deceased by her husband Donal.  Sadly missed by her son Barry, daughter Judi (Keyes McDonnell), son-in-law Colm, grandsons Liam and Richard.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Lismore GAA Christmas Fair
Our annual Christmas fair will be held on Sunday December 1st from 11am to 4:30pm.  Last year was a great success and this year we have over thirty stands participating. For stall holders; doors will open at 10am for setting up. Refreshments available, tea, coffee, sandwiches, homemade treats, mince pies. Our Christmas Fair is a great family event and perfect timing for the run up to the big day, so please come along and support.
Lismore GAA Lotto
This week's results; Numbers drawn were 8,11,26,27. No Winner. €20 consolation prize;  Michael McGrath, Ann Marie Lineen, John Shields, Catherine McNamara.  Next week's jackpot will be €5750.  Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5.  Next draw 25th November 2019.
  
Circuit Training at the Community Centre
Circuit training continues every Wednesday evening at the community centre courtesy of PP Fitness.  The number of people attending has greatly increased which is a testament to the training given and the results achieved. Suited to all fitness levels from beginner to advanced for both males and females and will challenge everyone in a positive and encouraging environment.  For more information, contact Paudie on 087 6770310.
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