NA GAEIL 21st APRIL 2014

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Please come and support Na Gaeil playing Dromid Pearses this Saturday at home @ 6 30pm.

NA GAEIL MINIORS

Na Gaeil were awarded a walkover against Currow in the final round of the County League and now travel to take on Fossa in the semi final. Best of luck to them.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Andrew Barry on his debut championship game with the Kerry minors who beat Clare in Ennis on Wednesday last. Great to have a rising star and also gain recognition for the club. Kerry now face Tipperary in the next round.

MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE

The draw for the semi finals of Div 4 are Fossa v Na Gaeil. These games are fixed for Friday April 25th at 6.30pm, extra time if required.

NA GAEIL U14

After their second half performance against Glenflesk and their results in the Feile competition, Na Gaeil travelled with confidence last Wednesday for their third round County League match versus Cordal/Scart in Scartaglen. However we met a very strong and skilful home side who ran out convincing winners. Cordal/Scart opened the scoring with a point before Robin McCarthy got Na Gaeil’s first score after three minutes. This was followed a minute later by another point from Dan Goggin. Cordal/Scart scored two goals in quick succession to open a five point lead. Na Gaeil struck back with scores from David Boyle, Tadgh Lynch and Dan Goggin to leave the scores level after fifteen minutes. Cordal/Scart got the next two points before Robin McCarthy got his second point after twenty minutes to leave the home side one point ahead. However the final ten minutes of the half was dominated by the home side who scored three goals and a point in this crucial period to leave the half time score, Na Gaeil 1-5, Cordal/Scart 4-5.

Robin McCarthy opened the scoring in the second half when he scored a goal after two minutes. However any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Cordal/Scart immediately replied with a goal and three points. Dan Goggin got Na Gaeil’s second score after ten minutes, but the home side struck back immediately with another goal which put them in total control of the game. They dominated the next ten minutes of the game and scored at ease to open a dominant lead. Na Gaeil got late scores from Robin McCarthy, Dan Goggin and Tadgh Lynch to leave the final score Na Gaeil 4-7, Cordal/Scart 9-11. We came up against a very strong home side who are favourites to win the County league, but Lee Byrne, Seamus Harty, Aaron Dewey, Damien Bourke and Adam Burke never gave up and tried their best until the final whistle.

Panel: D Fitzgerald, L Byrne, S Harty, E Cahill, R O’Sullivan, D Bourke, A Dewey, T Lynch, R Murphy, D Boyle, D Goggin, A Burke, S Ryan, R McCarthy, J Costello, D Healy, C Hayes, R McCarthy, J O’Donoghue..

Our next match in the County league is next Tuesday away to Rathmore at 7.30 pm.

On Saturday Na Gaeil played Glenflesk in the semi-final of Feile Peil na nOg. Na Gaeil got a dream when David Boyle scored a goal straight from the throw in. This was followed up immediately with another goal from Dan Goggin and a point from Robin McCarthy. However Glenflesk were soon back in the game when they scored a goal with their first attack. Adam Burke got the next score when he scored a point after a great run to open a five point lead. Glenflesk struck back with a second goal and a point before Rory Murphy got the final score of the first period to leave the half time score Na Gaeil 2-3, Glenflesk 2-1.

Na Gaeil opened the scoring in the second half when Robin McCarthy got his second point of the game. This was followed on five minutes by a great goal from Dan Goggin. At this stage Na Gaeil were playing good football and two further points from Dan extended their lead to eight points. However Glenflesk didn’t give up and a lucky goal after ten minutes brought them back into the game. Na Gaeil had chances to extend their lead but missed a number of chances. These missed opportunities would come back to haunt them when Glenflesk got two quick goals to lead for the first time in the game with minutes remaining. Na Gaeil tried in vain to score the equaliser but unfortunately through a combination of back decision making a bad luck could not find an equaliser and the game ended with the final score line Na Gaeil 3-6, Glenflesk 5-1.

This was a game that Na Gaeil should have won and which the Glenflesk mentors admitted that they were extremely lucky to win. There were good performances throughout the team but in the end missed opportunities cost us victory.

Panel: D Fitzgerald, L Byrne, S Harty, D Bourke, A Dewey, F Barry, D Reen, T Lynch, R Murphy, D Boyle, R O’Sullivan, J Costello, R McCarthy, D Goggin, S Ryan, D Healy, R McCarthy,C Hayes,J O’Donoghue.

NA GAEIL U12

U12 boys are out next Tuesday 22nd April against Kenmare at 7.00pm in Na Gaeil in the second round of the Co. League. Last Tuesday 7th April both our U12A team and U12B team had fantastic performances that brought them out on top against tough Rathmore opposition

U12A led at half time 3-6 to 1-2 but Rathmore came out strong in the second half to make it a fierce challenge with the final score 3-16 to 4-11 in favour of Na Gaeil. Our U12B were too strong for Rathmore on the day and well done to all for a great effort.

Outstanding performances were seen from Tadgh Reen in goals. Tomas O Hanifin, Graham Sheehy, Jimmy O Sullivan, Tom Walsh, Jonaton McCarthy, Liam Kingston, Sean O Conor and Sean O Connell.

NA GAEIL U10

Training continues Thursday 6.30 to 7.30pm and Sunday morning from 10.45am to 12 o clock.

NA GAEIL U8

Our boys & girls have been enjoying their training sessions in the sunshine in recent weeks. It continues next Sunday at 11am in na Gaeil pitch. All players are reminded not to forget their mouth-guard. New members are always welcome at Na Gaeil so come along if you’d like to make new friends.

NA GAEIL SENIOR LADIES

Na Gaeil Senior Ladies kept their winning run going with a hard fought win over Rathmore on Friday night. This game was a keenly contested affair with both sides playing open attractive football. Rathmore had the better of the opening exchanges going into a 2 point lead before Na Gaeil levelled matters with points from Eilis O Connor and Marie Quirke. Na Gaeil then took charge in the middle third and hit 3 goals(Ayeshia Roche, Marie Quirke and Meadbh Horgan)which gave them a lead they would not relinquish. Final score Na Gaeil 7-9 and Rathmore 2-8.

The next game for the Senior Ladies is against Finuge-St Sennans in Na Gaeil on May 4th at 12.

Na Gaeil: Laura Fitzgerald, Jenny Moriarty, Sinead Prendergast, Clodagh Griffin, Fiona Kavanagh, Brid O Connor, Maura O Connor, Niamh Hannifin, Eilis O Connor, Mairin Maher, Allision Moriarty, Mary Doody, Sarah Quigley, Ainne Kellihers, Meadbh Horgan, Kate Ann O Connor, Shona Roche, Ayesha Rocke, Marie Quirke,

GOALKEEPING WORKSHOP

Na Gaeil will have a goalkeeping workshop on Sat 26 April in Kileen for u12 to minor team’s goalkeepers. We would encourage all with an interest in playing between the posts to attend along with other teammates who could learn how goalkeepers think and improve communication with them.

QUIZ

We will be holding a fundraising for the juvenile club on Fri 9th of May and hope it will be well supported by parents and mentors. More details in future notes.

CAN YOU HELP

We are constantly on the lookout for volunteers for the numerous activities undertaken in the club.It is not only on the pitch we have and need people to help out.We are currently compiling a list of people to help out in the shop on a Sunday morning 11am-1pm and for the Bingo on a Monday evening 7.30pm – 10pm.Volunteers only need to be available one week in six and can help behind the scenes if that is preferable..We would hope that parents of children in the club would become active participants and help develop the club further as a vibrant social club as well as a football club.Contact Tim Lynch 0874184239 if in a position to help or indeed any volunteer within Na Gaeil.

ONE DIRECTION CONCERT

The Club are running a draw for 2 pairs of superior Stand Tickets for the One Direction Concert in Croke Park on Sunday 25th May. Tickets are € 2 each or 3 for € 5. Draw will take place in the Club on Friday 16th May. Tickets may be purchased from any Executive Member or in the Clubhouse

TABLE QUIZ

Pitch and Putt club need your support for Table Quiz in club on Friday evening starting at 8 30pm.

DANCING

John Chambers will resume his dance classes for the winter months. Dancers, male and female, of all ages and all ranges of expertise are welcome every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm.

CARDS

Every Wednesday night in clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment and relaxation.

BINGO

Na Gaeil bingo is run every Monday night at the clubhouse in Killeen at 8.30pm. This is a vital fundraiser and 100% of the funds are reinvested back into the club. Na Gaeil bingo has grown from strength to strength and continues to grow. Thanks to all the parents who often their time to help run the bingo.