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The Na Gaeil ladies senior team who won the Intermediate championship at the weekend.

Na GaeilNA GAEIL SENIOR LADIES: Na Gaeil added to their Junior title of two years ago winning the County Intermediate final last Sunday in Ballymac against a very spirited and well drilled Rathmore team.

This was a very exciting game of ladies football with the teams level on numerous occasions and the largest margin between the teams at any stage was 3 points. Rathmore playing with the aid of a slight breeze started the brighter but hit two wides before registering their first score a point from Caroline Reen.

Na Gaeil were beginning to settle and had 2 wides of their own before Sarah Cunningham leveled matters with a point. Na Gaeil were beginning to dominate proceedings at this point but hit three wides in a row.

Rathmore then intercepted a Na Gaeil attack and after some excellent hand passing found the Na Gaeil net on the counter attack.

Na Gaeils reply was swift and point from Jadyn Lucey steadied the ship. Eileen Murphy (Rathmore and and Sarah Cunningham (free) traded points to leave the score Rathmore 1-2 to 3 points ahead. Rathmore through Noreen Murphy added another point before a high effort from Sara Cunningham deceived the Rathmore keeper to wind up in the net.

Rathmore hit back with another Noreen O Mahony point before before Ayesha Roche levelled matters on the 20th minute with a fine individual effort. Marie Quirke and Eilis O Connor were dominating midfield and the half back line of Sarah Quigley, Deirdre Kearney and Riona Ni Cinneide were holding the Rathmore forwards with Kim Enright having a excellent spell at corner back.

Kate Feeney was showing well at wing forward before having to retire injured and was replaced by Kate Anne O Connor who gave Na Gaeil the lead with a well taken point . Marie Quirke then hit an excellent 45 to leave Na Gaeil 2 points ahead heading for half time. However Rathmore hit for another well taken goal just before half time to leave the score 1-6 to 2-4 in favour of Rathmore.

Rathmore started the second half the brighter and scored the opening point however Sarah Cunningham and Marie Quirke soon had the sides level and it was nip and tuck for the next 15 minutes with each side scoring 3 points two of these being excellent long range efforts from Marie Quirke.

Rathmore continued to press hard for scores and had the next point which was cancelled out by points from Ayesha Roche and Jadyn Lucey with Rathmore again levelling matters through Norma Mahony.

Na Gaeil continued to press hard for scores and with their defense and in particular Brid O Connor and Muireann Moriarty dominating they continued to repel the Rathmore attacks. With Eilis O Connor impressing at midfield and Meagan Sheehy showing well at wing forward Na Gaeil had the last 3 scores of the day from Ayesha Roche (2) and Marie Quirke (1).

Throughout the hour Laura Fitzgerald was impressive in goal with Aine Kelliher impressive at full forward. Over the hour this was a fascinating game which could have went either way and credit must go to both teams for this.Well done to all players on a great and hard working performance.

Na Gaeil: Laura Fitzgerald, Niamh Moriarty, Brid O Connor, Kim Enright, Sarah Quigley, Deirdre Kearney, Riona Ni Cinneide (capt), EIlis O Connor, Marie Quirke (0-5), Meagan Sheehy, Ayesha Roche (0-3), Kate Feeney (0-1), Sarah Cunningham(1-4), Aine Kelliher, Jadyn Lucey(0-3) Kate Anne O Connor for Kate Feeney (20 mins) Sile Reidy, Sinead Prendergast, Muirean Moriarty for Niamh Moriarty (30 mins) Meadbh Horgan for Kate Anne O Connor (50 mins), Eimear Nolan, Miriam Guirey, Niamh Hannifin, Caoimhe Hanafin, Erika O Sullivan, Blaithnaid O Connor, Nora O Connell, Nessa Mc Garty.

CONGRATULATIONS:To our Senior  Ladies, winners of the County Intermediate Final and well done to their outstanding  management team . A proud  day for the club.

NA GAEIL SENIOR:Playing at home Na Gaeil faced Listry in the county League . in what what was always going to be a difficult assignment, Na Gaeil with a depleted squad, traded scores with the visitors in cagey opening half, with the home sides coming through Seamie O’Neill, Shane Carey, and Podge O’Sullivan., but Listry with three unanswered scores at the end of the half went into the break with a two point advantage. Na Gaeil 00-04:Listry 00-06.
Listry enjoyed the majority of play at the beginning of the second half outshooting Na Gaeil by seven scores to  three. A strong finish by the home side, saw two of Na Gaeil’s minors on there Senior debut pitching in, with Cian Quirke first scoring a fine point from distance and Stefan Okmobour goaling to reduce Listry’s lead to a point. Seamie O’Neill from distance got the equaliser but Listry had opportunities to regain the lead but failed to capitalise however after coming under serious pressure from Na Gaeil s defence.
Tim Culloty, Ross Culloty, Kieran Dineen, Dara Sheehy, Stefan Okmobour(01-00), Shane Fitzgerald, Emmett Curran, Jamie Lowham(01), Dave Culloty, Kieran O’Donovan, Mike Collins, Dylan Seymour(01), Seamie O’Neill(03), Shane Carey(02), Podge O’Sullivan(01),Cian Quirke(01), Seamus Looney, Eoin Sheehy

NA GAEIL U16:. Na Gaeil were at home to Anascaul/Lispole in round two of the County League. In ideal weather conditions, the home team were off to the better start with points coming at regular intervals in the first quarter of the game. Na Gaeil were six points ahead when Anascaul/Lispole got their first score in the twelfth minute. Points came from Dara Devine, Tadhg Lynch, Aaron Dewey, Diarmuid O’Connor and Dan Goggin. A good movement in the sixteenth minute saw Diarmuid O’Connor and Dan Goggin combine to set up Dara Devinefor Na Gaeil’s first goal. A good run by Tadhg Lynch minutes later added another goal to the scoreboard. Anascaul/Lispole had good passages of play but could only manage three points in this half. Na Gaeil went on to score a further five points in this half giving a half time score of Na Gaeil 2-02, Anascaul/Lispole 0-03. Na Gaeil also took control of the second half of this game and it was also a good opportunity to give all the subs a run. This was a low scoring half with Na Gaeil scoring three points from play and the visitors eventually found the net and also scored two points. Final score Na Gaeil 2-15, Anascaul/Lispole 1-05.

U16 FUNDRAISER : It is said that laughter is the greatest medicine of all and we all certainly got our share when we were entertained in a tribute to ‘The Unbelievables’ by Niall O’Mahony and Seán O’Donoghue in a ‘gala night of entertainment’ in the clubhouse on Saturday night last. These two young lads surprised us all with a confident and well delivered comedy show and had us all laughing with an array of funny sketches throughout the hour and a half show. The talent of this under sixteen squad was not only limited to these two lads as we also had Shawn Duggan entertain the audience with his electric guitar. Dan Goggin showed us that he has a fine singing voice and Seamus Harty demonstrated his acoustic guitar skills and was also in fine voice. The rest of the squad who had helped in organising this fund raising event also got in on the act with their fashion show with a twist. Light refreshments were served at the interval and a number of spot prizes were raffled. Mairead O’Mahony was the lucky winner of the O’Neill’s football autographed by the Kerry team. Justin Duggan was winner of the best dressed man and Natalie Ryan was voted best dressed lady. This was certainly a great night’s entertainment and a very good bonding experience for the team. Funds raised will go towards a new kit for the lads.  Well done to Denise, Mike and Darren Burns, Liam and Fiona Goggin. Thanks to Catherine O’Connor who was compere for the evening, Cathy Duggan, Niamh Burke and all who were involved in making this a success.

NA GAEIL U13:Na Gaeil under 13 boys played their first town board league game on Sunday last away to Churchill. In what transpired to be a cracking game by two very skilful teams, Na Gaeil just edged it out at the final whistle. Final score Na Gaeil 3-10, Churchill 2-09. Panel Shane Daly, Osin Masuall, Cian Devine, Tadgh Reen, Scottie, Enda O Connor, Devon Burns, Liam og Kingston, Jack Sheehan, Thomas Hanifin, Jack Bourke, Jimmy O Sullivan, Mathew Burke, Tadgh Horgan.
NA GAEIL U8:Our boys will have training this Thursday evening (2nd July) at 6.30pm. No training next Sunday due to the Munster football final. In the meantime don’t forget to continue to practice your skills. All players are reminded not to forget their mouth-guard when training & playing matches. New members are always welcome at Na Gaeil so come along and make new friends and enjoy the fun
MANY CONGRATULATIONS :To Tim and Gertie Lynch on their  50th wedding anniversary,wishing them both many more Years of health and happiness together .
HELP: Can you spare a few hours to help organise our very successful Family Fun Day,if so please contact Theresa at 087-2173176.
LOTTO:The draw for the jackpot of €1,800 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 1,4,11 23.There was no winner.  €50 winners were Betty O Shea Mary Maunsell.€25 were Tom Leen,Pat O Connor,Maria O Neill Padraig Griffen.Next week’s lotto is worth €6,900 all welcome for draw in club, each Tuesday at 10.30pm
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: Hope to see you there 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

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