News List

Super Saturday at the Barrs !!

Sunday 22nd November, 2015


Saturday last November 21st was a busy and productive day for both our Camogie and Minor sections. In the morning, the committee and players of the senior Camogie section hosted a coffee morning in aid of Marymount Hospice and in honour of Ger O'Connor, recently deceased mother of our All Star Gemma...


‘I know so many people are touched with this disease’ – Cork star O’Connor CORK’S REMARKABLE CAMOGIE star Gemma O’Connor crowned yet another brilliant year when she was crowned Players’ Player of the Year on Saturday night. O’Connor also...

All Conquering Minor teams of 1975 Reunion

Tuesday 27th October, 2015


The players, mentors and committee of the all-conquering Barrs minor teams of 1975 will meet up on Saturday 31st October in the club to reminisce and share memories of that wonderful season. In 1975 the Barrs won the Minor A county double as well as the Minor B trophies. In addition they were also...

The Evening Echo Ladies Sport Star Awards recognises the best athletes on Leeside, and here Barbara O’Connell profiles one of our most talented, Gemma O’Connor. The camogie powerhouse had to cope with her beloved mother Ger’s illness, as she inspired Cork to glory this...

Cork GAA Clubs Draw 2015-16

Thursday 15th October, 2015


Cork GAA Clubs Draw 2015-16 The September/October Draws take place in Páirc Uí Rinn on 30th October at 9.00pm. Tickets cost €100 per annum with a guaranteed 45% contribution to the draw member’s club. The Draw has three aims -
Investment in games development and...

Cork GAA Clubs Draw & the Barrs

Wednesday 23rd September, 2015


The annual Cork GAA clubs draw will commence in October 2015. We currently have a membership of 345 subscribing and for this the club Executive are most appreciative. The benefits to the club are that with this number of contributors we receive on average 45% of each 100 euro. The benefits to the club...

The Irish Times wrote an article on our star Intercounty camogie player Gemma O Connor Click here to read

My Club by Arthur Sullivan
Sometimes your past and tradition can bring you down, but hopefully it can inspire people to try and be as successful as we were some years ago. Ger Cunningham In this week's My Club feature, we speak to Dublin senior hurling manager and Cork city native...

Junior Certificate Results

Wednesday 09th September, 2015


The club executive congratulates all our young players, who received their Junior Certificate results today.We ask that each of you will celebrate your success with care for both yourself and others and that you behave responsibly throughout the evening....

GAA-CH DUINE .... A vision for Inclusion

Tuesday 08th September, 2015


The GAA-CH DUINE initiative is a programme developed by the Healthy Club Committee in the Barr's. It is a 10 week programme of Gaelic football and hurling for those who feel unsuitable , uncomfortable or unable for mainstream sports. The aim is to create the opportunity for such young people to...

Barrs Golf Classic a great success

Wednesday 02nd September, 2015


The annual Barrs Golf classic was held on August 28th at Monkstown Golf Club and was an unqualified success. A total of 51 teams entered and the weather and excellent course condition made for a great day's sport and banter. We are indebted to all who participated, sponsored teams and tee boxes and we...

Leaving Certificate Results

Thursday 13th August, 2015


The club executive offers congratulations to all its young members and players who received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday. We also wish each one the very best as they consider their career and college options

Barrs Hurlers defeat fancied Bishopstown

Monday 03rd August, 2015


The senior hurlers defeated Bishopstown in the 3rd round of the County championship at Pairc Ui Rinn in miserable conditions . The full team and replacements are to be complimented on a skilfull and spirited display which was maintained for the full hour. There were eye catching performances from...

The Barrs Annual Golf classic, on August 28th 2015, will once again be sponsored by Hegarty Financial Management. We are pleased that former player Jim Hegarty is once again associated with this major fundraising event and we acknowledge his company's continued generous support. Monkstown Golf...

Street Leagues Finals 2015

Wednesday 08th July, 2015


Check out our image gallery for excellent pictures which portray the great day had by our kids at the recent Street Leagues Finals day in the club

Our street leagues concluded at the weekend with the various finals on Saturday. In the evening the annual Barbecue took place and despite some inclement weather all who attended had a most enjoyable evening in the club. Our sincere thanks and appreciation goes to Liam Ryan and his staff from his...

Healthy Club Initiative Launched

Wednesday 17th June, 2015


On the 27th May, Gerry Adams TD hosted the GAA Healthy Club Project Team from Croke Park in the Dáil to brief Oireachtas members. The briefing was presented by Colin Reagan, the GAA Community and Health Manager. He was accompanied by colleagues Stacey Cannon, Emmet Haughian, Brid Traynor and...

State Examinations

Wednesday 03rd June, 2015


The Executive wishes all our players in the Minor, Underage, and Camogie sections the very best wishes and good luck in the Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate examinations which commence today. We also extend our best wishes to the children of club members. Go n-eiri go geal le gach baill de...

Big Weekend in Hurling & Football

Thursday 28th May, 2015


The coming weekend will be a busy one for players mentors and in particular supporters. Our u14 hurlers will contest the CountyPremier hurling final in Ballinlough against our long time north side rivals Glen Rovers. Throw in is 3.00 pm Later that evening we play Aghada in round 2 of the SFC in...

Minor Section Mid- Season Update

Thursday 14th May, 2015


We take a break from official Rebel Og league and championship fixtures for the current season now, as the State Examinations beckon. Our non exam fixtures in both hurling and football commence this week for the lads who are not engaged in exams and below we provide an update on the league and...