 An interesting fact around this time was that the GAA teams of the parish entered into Competitions run by the City Board for a few years even though they were still in the West Divisional Championships.Askeaton hurlers had a great win in the belated 1947 Junior Hurling New Ireland Shield final which was played at Adare in February, 1948 against Treaty Sarsfields.Askeaton beat Treaty Sarsfields by 3-2 to 3-1.