“The hay saved and Tipp bate!”
Cork hurlers defied the pundits by inflicting a ten point defeat on fancied Tipperary at Pairc ui Chaoimh on Sunday.
When Cork lost to Galway in the league final, it looked like the end of the road for many of their senior players.
Somebody obviously rattled the Cork cage. They went away to lick their wounds and plan revenge
Tipperary reaped the whirlwind on Sunday, and Cork are now 9/2 third favourites to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup on the first Sunday in September.
The betting is Kilkenny 11/10, Tipperary 11/4. Cork 9/2, Galway 5/1, Waterford 12/1 and 80/1 bar. Cork are 4/9 to win the Munster title, with Waterford 2/1, Clare 12/1 and Limerick 33/1.
Waterford play Clare this Sunday, while Cork will expect a stroll in the sun against Limerick later in the month.
Kilkenny still look strong as they seek that illusive and historic 5-in-a-row, while Galway are still very much in contention.
It is all boiling up very nicely.
Meanwhile interest will focus on the footballers this weekend.
Kerry entertain Cork in Killarney, and the bookmakers can’t split them, offering 1/1 each of two.
Limerick travel to Waterford to take on a Deise side still smarting from their recent league final defeat at the hands of the Shannonsiders in Croke Park.
Waterford will be really fired up for this one, and Limerick can expect a hot reception in Fraher Field.
The visitors are a poorly-priced 4/7, with Waterford at a generous 2/1. It could go any way here and, with a place in the Munster final at stake, expect a real cracker!
Latest All Ireland betting; Cork 2/1, Kerry 9/2, Tyrone 9/2, Dublin 9/1, 20/1 bar.
Limerick Senior Football betting; Drom-Broadford 7/4, Fr Casey’s 5/2, St Senan’s 7/2, Adare 11/2, Ballylanders 7/1, 10/1 bar.

BANK HOLIDAY HOOLEY
Eddie Carey, the Newcastlewest Country and Irish star will be the special guest at the first of WL102fm’s Annual Summer Hooley’s. He will join the Manchester based Country and Irish band Finnian’s Rainbow with lead singer Wicklow man Pat Jordan for a great night of music and dancing. It is all taking place on Saturday, June 5 in the Devon Inn Hotel. Doors open 9pm. Tickets €10.
STREET STEPPIN’
Are you interested in having fun, meeting new people & getting more active. Walk, Jog, Run . It’s your choice. Women of All Ages (16+)! Women of All Abilities! Women from All Walks of Life! Meet at the Abbeyfeale Town Park every Monday evening at 7pm starting Monday, May 31. Further details from Karen O’Looney 061 496257 or kolooney@limerickcoco.ie
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The annual collection in aid of Cuan Mhuire, Bruree which is run by Sr. Agnes Fitzgerald from Brosna will be taken up at all Masses in Abbeyfeale over the weekend of 12/13 June.
ABBEYFEALE ANGLERS UPDATE
“The drought on the river continues, but at least one lucky (expert?) angler landed a salmon on our stretch. Kevin landed a ten pounder on the fly ten days ago while coaching a novice. He then returned the salmon to the river in the best spirit of angling.
Timmy went to the weir in Galway to try his luck on Sunday and landed a ten pounder on the fly. The fly was tied in Abbeyfeale, but no information is forthcoming on the person who tied it to prevent a run on that poor misfortune. He has enough on his plate already.”
WEST LIMERICK RADIO NEWS
The first of the Summer Hooley’s kicks off on Bank Holiday Saturday in the Devon Inn with Pat Jordan and Finnian’s Rainbow and special guest Newcastlewest’s own Eddie Carey. Tickets just €10 for a great night of dancing. There will be a Table Quiz and Raffle at Moore’s Bar, Carrickerry on Friday, June 18. Confined members draw tickets are on sale at €6 per month for six months with the first draw for €1,000 in monthly prizes in June. Contact any of the local volunteers or the office on 069 66200 for further details. The next car boot sale and indoor market will be held on Sunday, June 13. West Limerick Community Radio is a not for profit radio station broadcasting into the whole of West Limerick. In order to stay on air it needs to raise a substantial amount of money each year from fundraising so we would appeal for your generous support.
HORSE AND PONY RACES
Keep Sunday, June 27 free for the annual Horse and Pony Races at Relihan’s Inch, Kilcarra, a great family day out. Rumour has it that Toddy and daughter have another winner in training.
AA OPEN MEETING
An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in the National School, Duagh on Monday, June 7 at 8.30pm.
WEST LIMERICK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
This week at the CDP centre in the Square, Abbeyfeale: on Monday, the After School club meets. The visiting Counsellor from Limerick Social Service Council will see her clients on Tuesday. To make an appointment, phone her in confidence on 085 112 9643. The Wednesday Club will continue with their Clay Modelling course which is run by a tutor from the V.E.C. On Thursday, the Women’s Fitness Class continues in St. Ita’s Hall at 12 noon, there is more space for the growing numbers of participants. The visiting FÁS Jobs Club will run from 11:30 to 12:30 on this day also. The Creative Writing Class meets at 11 am on Friday.
For more information on the above or on the Rural Employment Service, Citizen’s Information, the weekly Job’s Lists, the active retirement groups (ARA na Féile & Arra Friends Active Retirement) or activities for men, please phone us at 068 32444. If you would like to see a community group or community activity supported in the Mountcollins-Abbeyfeale-Athea, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Helena McMahon daughter of Cornelius and Eileen, Main St. Abbeyfeale and Hugh Brogan who were married on Friday, May 28. We wish them long life and happiness together.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC CONCERT
Pure Irish Drops are a German based Traditional Irish Music Group. Every year they travel throughout Europe showcasing Irish regional styles of mus
ic Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel will host the group’s only Irish concert in Sunday June 6. This year their special emphasis is on the music of Sliabh Luachra. The group consists of Jackie Daly on accordion, Matt Cranich on fiddle and Kerry native Tommy O’Sullivan on vocals and guitar.
KERRY/ WEST LIMERICK STAMMERERS SELF HELP GROUP
The group meet on the first Thursday of each month at 8pm at the Listowel Family Resource Centre,Ballygologue, John B. Keane Road, Listowel, Co. Kerry. This is a temporary venue and may change in the coming months. Next meeting, Thursday, June 3.
RUGBY; There was no Jackpot winner in the Abbeyfeale RFC weekly draw, which took place on Monday night, May 31st at the Rugby Pavilion.
Winning numbers were 10 – 21 – 23 – 27. This week’s Jackpot now increases to € 4, 650.
Lucky Dip winners who win 25 € each were Gavin Crowe, Barnard Abbeyfeale, Don O’Grady C/o O’Shea’s Bar Abbeyfeale, Cara Fitzgerald The Hill Abbeyfeale, Kathleen Leahy C/o The Corner House Abbeyfeale. Next Draw takes place Tuesday night, June 8th at The Rugby Club so please make sure to purchase your ticket to be in with a chance! Tickets are available from local ticket sellers and outlets.
There will be a player’s meeting for all Senior player’s on this Thursday night June 3rd at 7.30pm in the rugby club
ABBEYFEALE GOLFING SOCIETY
Following our Captain’s Prize Day held at Newcastle West Golf Club the winners were: Free draw winner for Adare: Bill Blair, Nearest the Pin: John Joe Foley, Longest Drive: Padraig Crowley, Back 9: Eamon Scannell-21pts., Front 9 :Brian Kneasfey-22pts.18+, Handicap: Geoffery Fitzgerald-34pts., Past Captain: Rory Flannery-37pts., Ladies Prize: Jane O Dwyer-35pts, .4th :Kevin Foley-38pts., 3rd :Aiden Culhane-39pts., 2nd :Conor Lane-41pts.,1st :Ger Foley-42pts.
Thanks to our Captain Tim Kelly and our sponsor for the day Crowley & Keane Quarry & Plant Hire,Ardagh.Our next outing is to Adare Golf Club on Saturday , June 12
SOCCER: Abbeyfeale Utd A 3, Carrig Celtic 3.
GAA; West Junior A Championship. Fr. Casey’s V Drom/Broadford – Thursday 3rd June in Newcastle West at 7.30pm