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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.

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 more)

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)