Welcome
to Mooncoin GAA's Official Website. Famed Mooncoin parish is situated
in the far south of Kilkenny and is one of the most successful GAA
clubs in the county, with a checkered past dating back to its foundation
in 1886. You will find all the latest up to date news below or likewise,
click on the above links were you will find information on the Juvenile/Camogies
Clubs along with the History and Images of the Club. |
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Juniors unlucky
in defeat to Piltown 9/6/2007
Piltown managed to gain victory in this league championship tie against
Mooncoin in Kilmacow. The afternoon start made the....(read
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Intermediates
escape with victory over Glenmore 13/5/2007
Mooncoin squeezed past Glenmore in this intense Intermediate battle at
a dreary Kilmacow on Sunday. The wet weather led to slippery underfoot
conditions and it took the players some time to adjust....(read
more)
Dunnamaggin
"Too hot on the night" for Juniors 12/5/2007
This was a great victory for Dunnamaggin who were worth victors over a
Mooncoin side who never really got going and will be bitterly disappointed
with their performance.....(read
more)
Intermediates
gain hardfought victory against Thomastown 26/5/2007
This performance will have pleased many Mooncoin supporters while Thomastown
will not be totally disappointed despite the result in a game that was
competitive from the throw in....(read
more)
Footballers
make it to Nowlan Park after inspired victory over Piltown
24/5/2007
This game was transformed in the moments before half time when Mooncoin
took control of the tie. Prior to this period Piltown had been in total
dominance and this was reflected on the scoreboard as they led by 1-5
to 0-2. ....(read
more)
Mooncoin
just survive Thomastown onslaught 28/4/2007
Mooncoin rode their luck throughout this Junior B encounter and managed
to hold on for victory, however Thomastown will certainly look back on
this game as a missed opportunity....(read
more)
Juniors
suffer narrow defeat to Castlecomer 28/4/2007
It was the home side who were victorious in this all county league tie
played at the Prince Grounds last Saturday evening. The commitment given
by both sides was intense with some of the pulling similar to that of
championship mode...(read
more)
Mooncoin
victorious in local derby 20/4/2007
The locals were all packed into Mooncoin for the clash of the neighbours,
Carigeen in this Junior B League tie. The home side played with first
use of the wind......(read
more)
JuniorB
Vs Pitown 13/4/2007
This Junior B encounter was played in glorious sunshine in Piltown last
weekend with the home side running out convincing winners in the end...(read
more)
Junior
Vs Blacks and Whites 7/4/2007
This close encounter has enabled Mooncoin to take a step closer towards
the knock out stages of this competition in a hard fought encounter last
Saturday evening...(read
more)
Junior
B Vs the Rower Inistioge
The first round of this competition took place last Friday in Mooncoin
with both sides eager to put on a good show. ....(read
more)
Mooncoin AGM 2007
The Annual General Meeting of the Mooncoin G.A.A. Club was held in the
club complex on Friday 7th January 07. The attendance was less than that
of previous years with several members unavailable for a variety of reasons....(read
more)
Junior
All County League 3/2007
The hurling season kicked off for both sides on Friday evening with Mooncoin
just about shading a tough and competitive encounter....(read
more)
Football
League Final 31/3/2007
The perfect weather conditions and warm spring sunshine should have made
for an entertaining league final in Benettsbridge. ....(read
more)
Facile
football victory over the Rower/Inistioge 2/2007
The home side struggled to contain the visitors in this rather disappointing
game played in the Rower last Sunday. Mooncoin were dominant throughout
however their inability to put this dominance into scores almost cost
them dearly....(read more)
11 aside
1/2007
This was the first official game to take place under the newly installed
floodlights at Mooncoin’s grounds. It was the home team who reacted
best to the conditions and were worthy of their comfortable victory...(read
more)
Minor
Football vs Blacks and Whites 1/2007
While Croker switched on its lights for the first time on Saturday evening
last, Mooncoin’s young guns got their opportunity to shine under
the lights on their home turf...(read
more)
WIT Vs
Ballyhale under the new Mooncoin floodlights 1/2007
This was an interesting challenge match played under the floodlights at
Mooncoin last Thursday. The line ups from both teams were very strong
with the Kilkenny county champions at near full strength..(read
more)
U21
Footballers fall at the first hurdle 1/2007
This game began during a torrential downpour last Saturday in Piltown.
However conditions did improve as the game continued with both sides eager
to play a good brand of football. This game has plenty of effort but some
of the basic skills were lacking from players on both sides....(read
more)
Heartbreak
as Mooncoin lose U21B County Final 23/12/2006
It was the home side who were victorious in this all county league tie
played at the Prince Grounds last Saturday evening. The commitment given
by both sides was intense with some of the pulling similar to that of
championship mode...(read
more)
Mooncoin
continue on their U21 campaign 11/2006
It could be said that this game was decided when the toss was made prior
to the throw in. The victors had first use of the breeze and took full
advantage of the conditions...(read
more)
Mooncoin
prevail after the replay 11/2006
This replay was once again heading for extra-time until Thomas O’Hanlon
intervened and finally put an end to this epic saga. It was an unfortunate
way for any side to loose and Tullogher should be very proud of their
efforts throughout this sporting tie....(read
more)
U21's draw
against Tullogher in a bruising encounter 11/2006
This game was a classic with both teams warming the hearts of the supporters
in the cold climatic conditions in Piltown. These sides were very evenly
matched and not even extra time could separate the sides with the replay
likely to take place next weekend......(read
more)
U21 hurling
Vs Piltown 10/2006
The recent U21 championship match between Mooncoin and Piltown was played
in horrific conditions in Mullinavat last Saturday. Torrential rain and
howling winds made it almost impossible for a high standard of hurling
to prevail. .....(read more)
Southern
Junior B final Vs Mullinavat 2/9/2006
The Southern Junior B title was decided in Piltown on Saturday afternoon.
Those who headed for Croke Park early to enjoy the All Ireland festivities
missed out on a classic encounter full of skill and commitment.....(read
more)
Intermediate
League Championship Vs Clara/6/2006
The Clara men were Mooncoin’s opponents in Ballyhale on Sunday in
the 4th round of games in this year’s Joe Coogan Auctioneer’s
Intermediate League/Championship....(read
more)
Intermediate
League Championship Vs Mullinavat 6/2006
The third round of the Joe Coogan Auctioneer’s Intermediate hurling
championship took place in Kilmacow. Mooncoin faced Mullinavat in an exciting
local derby; full of passion and pride and no little skill on display.
The Rod Iron men were quickly into their stride....(read
more)
Successful
U16 Champions 2005 /5/2006
Mooncoins U16 had an incredible year in 2005 winning the U16A championship
in Kilkenny after a dramatic replay...(read
more)
Successful weekend
results for Mooncoin 15/5/2006
It was a very successful weekend for Mooncoin as they had great victories
in both the intermediate and junior championships.
Both teams played fantastically and were a credit to the management and
selectors.(read more)
Mooncoin team
Vs Freshford 5/5/2006
This weekend sees the start of both the senior and intermediate Leagues
in Kilkenny. For Mooncoin, they will face St. Lachtains (Freshford) in
the first round of the Joe Coogan Auctioneer Intermediate League in Callan
on, Sunday evening...(read
more)
News from
Weekend 22/23rd April 25/4/2006
The Mooncoin Intermediate team continued there good start to the year
with two wins out of two in challenge games. It wasn't such good news
for the Juniors and special juniors...(read
more)
News from
Weekend 8/9th April 15/4/2006
The Junior team made a good start to the All County League with victory
over Erins Own (Castlecomer). The intermediates also had their first outing
of the year in a challenge game, where they were defeated by a strong
Young Irelands (Gowran) side, which included DJ Carey and Charlie Carter...(read
more)
1st Round Victory
for Minors 8/4/2006
Mooncoin had a clear cut victory in the first round of the minor A hurling
championship, over Mullinavat. This was Mooncoins first game in the A
championship after being victorious in the B championship last year. ...(read
more)
Grounds
Redevelopment 5/3/2006
In the middle of 2005, Mooncoin GAA club undertook a large redevelopment
plan to improve the playing facilities at the club ground. The main expense
was the purchase of a neighbouring field...(read
more)
Intermediate
Venues and Fixtures + Junior Draw 2006 29/2/2006
The venues and fixtures for Mooncoins intermediate League games have been
decided. Also the draws for the Junior and Special Junior grades have
been made...(read more)
Minor Matters
2005 18/2/2006
The group of Minor hurlers and footballers in our club for 2005 would
not have been considered a vintage crop. Yet before the year was over
they had become championship-winning material...(read
more)
2005 Kilkenny Yearbook
Entry 19/2/2006
The this atricle is extracted from the Mooncoin section of the Kilkenny
year book which was published in December 2005...(read
more)
The
Intermediate Championship 2005 review 24/2/2006
"The league had been a total disaster. The club were now just one
defeat away from a relegation final. Actions needed to speak louder than
words"...(read more)
The
Intermediate League Review 2005 24/2/2006
"Expectations were high as we set out for Callan. The first round
of the League Championship is always an important game. This team had
made it to the county final less than twelve months previously and people
travelled in confidence rather than hope....(read
more)
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