Seniors Na Gaeil travelled to Con Keating Park in Caherciveen on Sunday to play St. Mary’s in Round 7 of the County League. Na Gaeil opened brightly with a point from Ian McCarthy followed by a pointed free from Dara Devine.
Play was interrupted in the 10th minute for an injury to St. Mary’s no.4 Oisin Moran who had to leave the field of play as a result. Denis Daly opened the scoring for St. Mary’s in the 15th minute followed by another pointed free from Dara Devine.
Na Gaeil lost Dara Sheehy through injury five minutes before half time. St. Mary’s scored the next three points to go one ahead with 30 minutes played but Na Gaeil pulled two back before the interval through Ian McCarthy and a Dara Devine pointed free to lead by one at the break on a score line of 0-05 to 0-04.
St. Mary’s Muiris Fitzgerald popped over the first point of the 2nd half which was cancelled out by another pointed free from Dara Devine. Andrew Barry limped off injured at this stage and he was replaced by Rory Murphy.
Muiris Fitzgerald and Diarmaid Herlihy exchanged points before Mike Griffin was on the end of a good Na Gaeil move to crash the ball to the St. Mary’s net and put them 4 ahead with 10 minutes gone in the half.
Dara Devine extended the lead further with a pointed free. Denis and Daniel Daly fired over points for St. Mary’s but Mike Griffin and Dara Devine responded with points for Na Gaeil. With 3 minutes left Na Gaeil were 5 points up and looked to be home and dry.
But unfortunately the concession of two soft goals in the final minutes meant that they ended up losing by a point in the end. It was a disappointing result in a game that they had controlled for the most part. Final Score: Na Gaeil: 1-10; St. Mary’s: 2-08.
Team: Timmy Culloty, Damien Bourke, Ryan O’Neill, Shane Fitzgerald, Fergal Barry, Eoin Doody, Dara Sheehy, Andrew Barry, Dan O’Connor, Ian McCarthy(0-02), Mike Griffin(1-01), Kieran O’Donovan, Diarmaid Herlihy(0-01), Kieran Dineen, Dara Devine(0-06). Subs: Dan Goggin for Dara Sheehy; Rory Murphy for Andrew Barry; Pa Roche for Mike Griffin.
Minor Co. Championship St. Brendan’s will play Laune Rangers in Round 2 of the Minor County Championship in Killorglin on Tuesday July 2nd at 7.30pm.
Junior League Na Gaeil will play Ballydonoghue away in Round 4 of the Junior Football League on Friday July 5th at 7.30pm.
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club summer schedule: Saturday mornings at 9.00am 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 €3,500 took place on Thursday evening last. Numbers drawn were 9, 22, 25, 26. There was no winner. €50 winners were Siobhan Lacey, Lee Drive, Ballinorig and Teresa Kelliher, Kielduff. €25 winners were Eoin Doody, Ballybeggan, Charlie & Monica Fitzell, Meadowlands, Alan & Phil Casey, Oakpark Demesne and Mossie Kinsella & Billy Donovan, Meadowlands. Next week’s jackpot is €3,600. 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. Starting time is 9.30pm and everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.
Clothes Collection There is now a Clothes Collection Bin situated in Na Gaeil car park.
