We hosted a superb set of Dual Games in Piltown today where we welcomed Castleknock for the final home games of the 2021 season. 3 games of hurling and 3 Games of football saw the teams stretch their legs and their skills for well over an hour of fast moving games against a well matched Castleknock side. Competition was high,…
Monday evening saw the U9s field their first ever team against Donaghmore Ashbourne in a Dual Games match. The Cilles and Don Ash played two 20min hurling games and one 15min football game. Speaking to the U9s coaches after the game, Karl comments "on a fantastic display of skill and courage against a brilliant Ashbourne" while Shane reports "the kids…
In recent years hurling has started to take a foothold in East Meath. Saint Colmcilles and Saint Patrick's both have thriving academies for boys and girls and compete regularly in Meath Go-Games and the exciting Gormanston Indoor League. When it comes to county Championship both Clubs come together to compete as "The Saints". In 2021 we will be fielding teams…
On the 17th Sept, in the midst of the chaos that has been 2020, our Saints picked up their hurls, donned their boots and helmets and played with heart and soul to win their Roinn B u13 County final. Their win is the first under age league title for East Meath in 29 years and they brought it home to the delight…
It has been a great couple of weeks for our Saints Hurlers (St Colmcilles/St Pats combined team) who are currently competing in u15 and u13 Championship. The u13’s have set Roinn B on fire and are currently topping the table, with one match to play. In the last fortnight they have dug deep and fought hard to beat Loughcrew Gaels/Gaeil…
GLAS Civil Engineering have stepped up and sponsored our Minor Boys Team, their logo appears on the new jersey you will see on the lads soon! GLAS Civil Engineering were set up in 2013 by John Bradfield and Conor Culleton and since then have completed a wide range of works nationwide including Major Roads Projects, Embankment Stabilisations, Flood Defence Works,…
Saints U.15 team played the first round in their championship against Wolf tones in Kilberry last night. Wolf tones are one of the strongest teams at this age group and were always going to be a big ask for the Saints however, the team proved that they were well up to the task. Wolf tones made a strong start scoring…
Tough match for our u16 hurlers in Stamullen today. Despite going into the lead in the first half the wind in the second half helped Dunderry take the win at full time. Our Saints, as always, showed true fighting spirit to the end. Many thanks to all the team who make this possible; Damien, Paddy and Daithí as coaches, Mags…
Sunday 7th April Abbottstown will go down in history, as the Day that our U13 Hurlers put East Meath Hurling on the Map, with a win in their Divisional Leinster Cross County League Final. To get to this day The Saints have overcome opposition from Laois, Kildare and Offaly. Today, they overcame their Gallant opponents Burren Rangers from Carlow,…
Summer 2018 will be etched in the mind of Hurling in East Meath for a long time to come. On Monday 6th of August The Saints played in their first ever juvenile county final. While the team came up just short, the path has been set for those that follow. The U12 Saints, who are an amalgamation team made up…
Have a look at some pictures our our mixed U10/12 hurlers and their very dedicated coach David Wade taken after our exciting 6-2 victory over our neighbors St Pats on Sunday February 11th in the Indoor Hurling League held in Gormanston. This was round 4 of 6 rounds. All players worked really hard and contributed individually towards this win. Well…
some pics of our hurlers in Gormanston today. Some fantastic hurling and very excited spectators!