Con Barrett on the attack on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Seniors We played host to Kenmare in the first round of the Castleisland Mart Senior Club Championship in Strand Road on Sunday 23rd April 2017 and disappointingly exited the Championship after a 1 point defeat 1-13 to 1-14.
We were forced to lineout without David Moran,John Ferguson Con Barrett & Ross O’Callaghan who were all carrying knocks.
Kenmare started the brighter and raced into a 2 point to nil lead after a couple of minutes before Rory Molloy opened our account and Jack Savage levelled the score at 0-2 each after 5 minutes.
Kenmare were employing a blanket defence and were utilising full forward Paul O’Connor to full effect who had points in the 7th, 8th and 10th minutes to leave Kenmare 0-8 to 0-4 ahead after 23 minutes on the clock. We upped our game from here until half time and had points through Gavin O’Brien and Barry John Keane from play to leave us just 2 adrift at the interval.
On the resumption Paul O’Connor again and wing forward Donal O’Sullivan added to Kenmare’s tally to leave them 4 ahead however, we then hit a purple patch and points from Barry John Keane plus a penalty from Barry John after Tommy Walsh had been hauled down in the square saw us level the tie: Jack Savage edged us ahead from a free and Barry John was again on target from a placed ball to leave us 2 points ahead after 15 minutes 1-9 to 0-10.
It looked like we would kick on from here but some careless play in defence saw us concede two soft scores and when a dangerous through ball was claimed by Gary Kissane in the goalmouth he shipped a heavy blow which resulted in him having to leave the pitch.
His replacement Shane Foley, was soon under pressure from Kenmare and high ball into the square resulted in Kenmare obtaining a fortuitous goal. A lengthy stoppage then ensued as Gary was attended to on the sideline with an Ambulance being called to assist him.
When play resumed we cut the deficit to 2 points but could not get through for the goal we so badly needed. We did reduce the margin to the minimum but could not get the equalising score.
We now await a draw to see who we are paired with in next week’s relegation play-off. The draw between Dingle and Legion should we have to play the losers of this game could delay this game however.
We would like to wish Gary a speedy recovery and look forward to him returning between the posts asap.
County Championship: We will have home advantage for our clash with South Kerry on Sunday May 14th with a 2.30 pm throw in – more on this closer to the time.
Minors : Our minors concluded their County League programme last Friday night 21st April 2017 when defeating Killarney Legion on a final scoreline of 6-14 to 1-13.
Outstanding on the night were Shane McElligott who notched 4-02 along with Gearóid Dillane, Deaglán Crowe, Rory O’Connor, Sean Collins and Kevin Browne. We will continue training in preparation for the Minor County Championship which will take place in July after the Leaving Certificate.
Junior Blues : Academy returned today after their Easter break and it was a fun filled morning.
Players of the week were :
U6 boys : Jamie O’Regan
U6girls : Lily Mae Bowler
U8 boys: Barry O’Sullivan
U8/10 boys: Conor Cronin
U16 boys play away to Miltown/catlemaine Monday @ 7 pm
U16 boys home to Dingle this Thursday @ 7pm in Healy Park
U10 Go game blitz 6.30pm Healy Park
U12 and B teams had a great win away to Ballydonoghue . Well done to all .
Our next game is against Castlegregory in Healy Park on Sunday
U-14 Boys Féile Qualifying Group Took place on last Wednesday night 19th April 2017 in Strand Road and Healy Park where we were pitted against Ardfert, Moyvane, and St. Senan’s. Having beaten Moyvane 1-01 to 0-03 we were no match for Ardfert losing out on a scoreline of 2-05 to 1-02 and eventually losing the second game to St. Senan’s on a score of 2-05 to 0-05. These results meant that Ardfert qualified and we had to play off with Moyvane and St. Senan’s on Sunday 23rd in Mountcoal where we eventaully lost out to Moyvane on scoring difference. Well done to all the boys and management for their efforts.
We wish Thomas Maguire a speedy recovery from his hand injury – hope to see you back playing soon Thomas.
Ladies
U12 GIRLS
Outdoor training continues on Wednesdays 6.15pm- 7.15pm. Well done to the girls on their wins v Na Gaeil and Corca Dhuibhne last week.
Our next game is on Wednesday, April 26th v Finuge/ St. Senans in Ballyrickard at 7pm.
U14 GIRLS
Texts will be sent about training during the week. We play Moyvane on Monday, April 24th in Moyvane at 7pm. Our next game is away to Glenflesk next week.
Core training continues Wednesday 6pm- 7pm in CBS, The Green with John Fitz and Jacko.
U16 GIRLS
Outdoor training continues on Tuesday 7pm- 8pm. Well done to the girls on their win v Churchill in round 2 of The County League. We are away to Dingle/ Castlegregory on Thursday, April 27th. Match is at 7.30pm in Dingle.
Core training continues on Wednesday in CBS, The Green 6pm- 7pm.
MINOR GIRLS
Core training continues in CBS, The Green on Wednesday 6pm- 7pm.
Club Lotto The club lotto of €7,100 was not won on Monday night last where the winning numbers drawn were: 8, 11, 18, and 30. Deirdre Sugrue and Nora O’Sullivan both matched 3 numbers and won €25 each. Next week’s jackpot will be €7,200. Please play early for your chance to win or share in this great prize.
Congratulations to Senior Goalkeeper Gary Kissane and his wife Michelle on the birth of their baby boy, Odhran this week.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Eileen Sayers of Annascaul ( mother of Padraig) who passed away recently.
Charlie’s Bar: A range of activities take place weekly in the bar with all tastes catered for – from pilates on Mondays & Tuesdays to Irish dancing on Wednesdays, to card playing ( Whist Drive) on Thursdays; there is live music on week ends with food each evening. Friday night specials include a steak/chips with a pint or glass of wine all for €19.95- why not make Charlies your next port of call for your night out? You can contact Tom or Eileen on 7124956.
PRO Contact:
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