Michael Gaynor & John Leahy Kells Mas/Inter doubles winners 2011

Michael Gaynor & John Leahy win Inter/Masters Kells doubles 60 x 30 tournament final.

There was going to be a Crossakiel winner in this year's Kells tournament final. As it turned out Michael Gaynor & John Leahy overcame all challenges put in front of them. Eugene O' Reilly & Joe Lynch started brightly when leading by 9-3 early in game 1. Gaynor & Leahy came back strongly and took control when going ahead by 15-9. O'Reilly & Lynch hit back with 3 scores but Gaynor & Leahy finished the stronger taking the 1st game by 21-12. Gaynor & Leahy kept up the momentum into the second and ran out deserving winners by 21-9.

Kells Masters/Intermediate doubles winners 2011- Michael Gaynor, John Leahy, Colin Keeling Referee, Joe Lynch & Eugene O'Reilly runners-up

Michael Gaynor in hardball singles

Gaynor in hardball singles

Crossakiel's Michael Gaynor is in hardball action this weekend when he takes on Wicklow's Jerome Willoughby in rd .1 of the All-Ireland Junior hardball singles championships. Gaynor was defeated by Galway's Kevin Craddock at the same stage last year. The match gets underway in Ballymore Eustace at 5 pm. on Sunday. The winner will play the winner of N.Morrison/Chris Enright in the quarter-finals the following Wednesday evening.

All-Ireland handball championships hardball

Sunday 15th May in Ballymore Eustace at 5 p.m

Junior Singles: Michael Gaynor (Meath

Crossakiel take on St. Canice's in Leinster Interclub 60 x 30 championships

Crossakiel begin Leinster handball Interclub campaign



The Crosakiel club will take on Kilkenny Club St.Canice's iin the 1st round round of the Leinster Junior B Interclub 60 x 30 Championships. Ten teams have entered in this years championships. Crossakiel will take on St. Canices Team D in Ballymore Eustace on Thursday evening. And should they win they will play the Coolboy Club from Wicklow in the quarter-final again at the Kildare venue. The Leinster Interclub final is fixed for Thursday June 2nd

Leinster Junior B Interclub 60 x 30 Championships 2011

Thursday May 12th at 7.30 in Ballymore Eustace

Crossakiel (Meath) v St Canices D (Kilkenny)


Thursday May 19th 7.30.pm in Ballymore Eustace
Winner of Crossakiel/St. Canices D v Coolboy (Wicklow

World Handball Championships moved to October 2012

World Handball Championships moved to October 2012


Following extensive meetings and, in conjunction with the World Handball Council, a decision has been made as follows:


In light of issues and delays surrounding the preparations for the World Handball Championships in 2012 in Ireland, it has been decided to put back the date for the hosting of this hugely prestigious event in Ireland. This is in light of major work to be carried out in preparation for the event and now that the proposed new National Handball Centre in Croke Park has been ruled out to being ready in time to host this event.


It has already been passed and approved by GAA Handball Ireland Central Council that the World Championships will be hosted in conjunction with the Ulster GAA Council in Ulster Venues (with the use of North Leinster venues if required). Full details on venues will be released by end of May 2011.


This is a World Handball Council sanctioned event and, following discussion and authority by the World Handball Council Executive, it has been agreed to amend the date for the World Handball Championships (both 40x20 and 1-Wall) to a new date as follows:


World Handball Championships in Ireland 2012

(4-Wall 40x20 & 1-Wall)

Commencing Thursday 4th October 2012 and concluding by Sunday 14th

October 2012.

Eugene O'Reilly exits at quarter final stage of 2011 Irish Nationals 40 x 20

Eugene O’Reilly knocked out in quarter-finals


Crossakiel’s Eugene O’Reilly attempts to reach the semi-finals of the 2011 Irish Nationals Men's C competition came unstuck when he fell to local player Darren O’Toole in the quarters last weekend. Eugene lost out to Wexford man by 21-14, 21-5. Eugene’s doubles partner Eugene Flanagan reached the final but was beaten by Carlow’s Daniel Fenton by 21-12, 21-4 in the final. Westmeath’s Robbie McCarthy & Antrim’s Fiona Shannon were the winners in the Men’s and Ladies finals respectively.

Eugene O'Reilly in quarter finals of 2011 Irish 40 x 20 Nationals

Eugene O'Reilly reaches Irish 40 x 20 Nationals quarter-finals

O’Reilly safely through to quarter finals



Crossakiel’s Eugene O’Reilly is safely through to the knock out stages of the 2011 Irish 40 x 20 Nationals. In Ballaghaderreen yesterday O’Reilly took the 1st game comfortably. His opponent Galway’s Pierce Lalor picked up an injury early in the second and was forced to retire. Peter Flanagan also made a winning start at the same venue when easily disposing of Galway’s Padraig Kelly in straight games.

Eugene O’Reilly next opponent will be Wexford’s Darren O’Toole in the quarter final next Friday at a Wexford venue to be confirmed. The last time these two players met was in the 3rd round of the 2010 Leinster 40 x 20 singles last year with the Wexford men winning by 12-21, 21-12, 21-2. Peter Flanagan has the easier draw when he takes on Roscommon’s Brendan McDonagh also in the quarter-finals

Mens C Singles Rd 1: 11. Eugene O'Reilly (Meath) dft Pierce Lalor (Galway) 21-2, 7-9 scr. inj.
Mens C Singles Rd 1: 14. Peter Flanagan (Meath) dft Padraig Kelly (Galway) 21-7, 21-2

Eugene O'Reilly ready for "eggciting" Irish Handball 40 x 20 Nationals over Easter

Eugene O'Reilly in Irish Nationals action over Easter

Eugene O’Reilly prepares for “eggciting” National handball action over Easter


Crossakiel’s sole representative in the 2011 Irish Handball Nationals 40 x 20 is Eugene O’Reilly will be competing in the Men’s C Singles in which a field of 22 have entered. Also taking part will be Eugene’s doubles partner Kells man Peter Flanagan and Peter Reilly both expected to do well. Eugene has a qualifier on Easter Monday in Ballaghaderreen where he takes on Galway’s Pierce Lalor. Peter Flanagan also plays at the Mayo venue with a tie against Galway’s Padraig Kelly.
The 40 x 20 Nationals this year takes place at Wexford venues from Friday 29th April – Saturday 30TH April. St.Joseph’s 3 Court handball complex in Wexford will host the finals. In the 19 grades there is over 160 players from all over the country taking part in which is certain to be very competitive handball games on show.

Monday 25th April 2011, Ballaghadereen, Mayo:
2.30pm: Mens C Singles Rd 1: 11. Eugene O'Reilly (Meath) v Pierce Lalor (Galway)
3.30pm: Mens C Singles Rd 1: 14. Peter Flanagan (Meath) v Padraig Kelly (Galway)