Na Gaeil Ladies Na Gaeil V Corca Dhuibhne in Intermediate Championship Quarter Final. We played at home on Thursday evening to Corca Dhuibhne in a highly competitive encounter.
We got off to a great start with a goal and a point from Megan O’Connor followed by a point from Meagan Sheehy. Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh scored two points. Jadyn scored 1.01 before another point apiece from Megan Sheehy and Meagan O’Connor.
Corca Dhuibhne replied with two more points and one more from Louise before half time. The Corca Dhuibhne defence found it tough to get through our full line of Sarah Quigley, Susan and Muireann. Eilis, Deirdre and Brid made it tough for the Corca Dhuibhne girls to get through and with Mary and Nora winning midfield we went in at halftime with a 2.05 to 0.05 lead.
We came out at the start of the 2nd half and scored 2.01 with a point from Meagan and a goal apiece from Jadyn and Ayesha. Corca Dhuibhne managed to pick off five points from free kicks as they struggled to get through our back line as Sarah Barrett and Clodagh O’Connor came in with fresh legs.
Erika and Carla came into the forwards. Clodagh McHugh and Nora O’Connell scored a point a piece before Corca scored another two points to finish the game on a scoreline of 4.08 to 0.12. It was a great team display that saw us through to the semi final against Beaufort.
Na Gaeil v Beaufort , Intermediate Championship Semi Final: On Sunday we played Beaufort in a highly competitive game. Beaufort started with two points as we struggled to convert our chances but Ayesha was found in space by Megan O’Connor and Ayesha found the back of the net.
There was no score for the next ten minutes as Beaufort were making it hard for us to convert our chances. But Meabh scored a point with good composure to settle us down before Megan O’Connor scored a point for us.
Beaufort scored two more points before a driving run from Meagan Sheehy into the box saw the Beaufort keeper make a save but Meagan found the back of the net with the rebound. Nora popped another point over the bar followed by another point from Meabh and a free from Meagan.
Beaufort scored another two points before half time for a scoreline of 2.05 to 0.05. Megan O’Connor and Clodagh Mc Hugh combined to set up Meabh for the 1st point of the 2nd half with Beaufort replying.
Meagan scored a point after a great pass from Ayesha but Beaufort replied again with a point after a point blank save from Laura in goals. Meabh scored another point after Jadyn won their kick out. Beaufort scored their last point of the game on the 8th minute of the 2nd half as our defence took control with Sarah B, Susan and Kate Anne putting their bodies on the line to keep Beaufort out.
With all of Laura’s excellent kickouts we had no issues keeping control of the game. Eilis and Brid were either side of the immense Deirdre Kearney in the half back line.
Nora and Mary battled and battled in midfield and won the exchanges there. Our half forwards were outstanding with Jadyn, Ayesha and Meagan working hard on their kickouts. With Megan O’Connor and Clodagh McHugh winning some of their kickouts we kept the pressure on them as Megan O’Connor scored a point from a kickout.
But the composure of Meabh kept us ticking to the end as she set up Jadyn for a goal. Deirdre made another drive out from defence with two players hanging off but still found Nora to pop the ball over the bar. Clodagh O’Connor, Freya and and Mags came into defence to help shore up the defence with Erika, Carla and Erika coming into the forward line.
Eilis set up Erika for her goal and the last score of the game to finish on a scoreline of 4.10 to 0.08. It was a great team performance as everyone on the field had to support and fight for each other in this epic battle as we left blood and tears on the field. We are now in the Intermediate Championship Final next weekend with venue and time to be confirmed.
Team: Laura Fitzgerald, Susan Fernane, Deirdre Kearney, Muireann Moriarty, Sarah Quigley, Mary O’Connell, Brid O’Connor, Nora O’Connell, Jadyn Lucey, Eilis O’Connor, Meagan Sheehy, Meabh Barry, Kate Anne O’Connor, Megan O’Connor, Ayesha Roche, Aine O’Sullivan, Sibeal Casey, Marguerite Maunsell, Clodagh O’ Connor, Clodagh McHugh, Martina O’Connor, Ria Walsh, Caragh O’Neill, Freya O’ Connor, Sarah Barrett, Carla Hanafin, Muire Kingston.
We would also like to wish Caragh O’Neill the very best as she recovers from an injury that she received in our win over Austin Stacks.
U12 In the Kellihers Toyota Central Region U12 competition last week our Green team went down to An Ghaeltacht on a scoreline of 5-18 to 5-8 while our White team’s game with Keel was postponed. This Monday August 27th our Green team host Churchill while our White team are away to Ardfert. A reminder again that all players have to wear their gumshields at all times during training & games.
U10 Boys U10 Training will continue this Thursday evening at 6:30pm and also on Sunday morning at 11am. Don’t forget your gum-shields and water. See you all there!
Clothes Collection There is now a Clothes Collection Bin situated in Na Gaeil car park. If anyone has bags of old clothes to dispose of please drop them in the bin. If the bin is full, they can be dropped into the clubhouse. It would be much appreciated.
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club winter schedule: Saturday mornings at 10am from the clubhouse. ALL ARE WELCOME, high Vis essential.
Fir Na Gaeil Light Football Training for Men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. . Training is on Monday and Friday nights in Na Gaeil. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info
Mná Na Gaeil We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and do a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun. Training is on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto: The draw for the jackpot of €8,700 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 3, 9, 17, 27. There was no winner. €50 winners were Damien Ginty, Cloondara and Kieran O’Donovan, Meadowlands. €25 winners were The Knockers, C/O Na Gaeil, Charlie & Mary Hartnett, Meadowlands, Gerard Buckley, Tarbert and Niall Lucey, Oakely Park. Next week’s jackpot is €8,800. All are welcome for the draw in the club each Tuesday night at 10.30pm.
Bingo: Bingo is on every Monday night at 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases fortnightly when not won. A door prize and a half-time raffle with lovely prizes will also take place every week. A bus service is available at 087 2817577. You can ring this number for pick up and drop off. 100% of the funds raised go back directly into the club. The bingo is run on a totally voluntary basis by our club members. A huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club. If anyone wants to donate a spot prize for our weekly bingo raffle, please leave it at clubhouse and mark it “Bingo”. Thanks to all our patrons who support this event on a weekly basis.
Cards A card game is held every Wednesday night in the clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment and relaxation. Everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.