Thank you Gabriel Rangers!

Over the past 6 months or so Gabriel Rangers GAA Club have provided the inhabitants of Schull, Ballydehob and many places beyond with immense entertainment. While collecting West Cork and County titles culminating with a Munster Final appearance last Sunday in Mallow, they thrilled supporters with their expansive football, cohesive teamwork and never say die attitudes. Unfortunately it was at that North Cork venue that the fairytale came to an end as for the very first time in Championship football this year, their opposition proved a hurdle too high. Glenbeigh Glencar from Kerry were hot favourites not just for that game but to go all the way to All-Ireland glory so there’s certainly no shame in this defeat. This Gabriels team have now set the standard for all teams coming after them in terms of commitment, belief, teamwork and skillset and we can look forward to supporting them as they ply their trade next year at intermediate level for the very first time in their history!

Whilst the team were busy collecting silverware, 3rd and 4th class did projects on the history of the club. They began after they captured the West Cork title in September. The children cut out newspaper articles and photos and also included a little of the history of the club. The children were delighted to see some of the team browsing through the projects when the brought back the county cup in October! They were even more thrilled that there were so many Monday nights when they got homework off because Gabriels had won yet another match!

A new chapter has now been written in the club’s history and we enjoyed being part of it. Gabriels Abú!