Seniors: Na Gaeil hosted Scartaglin in Killeen, Oakpark on Sunday. Weather conditions were perfect for football and both teams served up an entertaining game. Na Gaeil opened the scoring after 3 minutes with a well worked goal. Dylan Seymour cut through the Scart defence and passed the ball across the square to Jamie Lowham who palmed the ball to the net. 5 minutes later Scart had their first score, a well taken point from their midfielder Mike Coakely. Dylan Seymour got Na Gaeil’s next point.
Then Scartaglen were dealt a severe blow when they lost Padraig Reidy through injury. He was replaced by Sean Tagney.
On 16 minutes Na Gaeil’s Andrew Barry palmed the ball over the bar after a good run down the left wing to leave the score at 1.02 for Na Gaeil 0.01 for Scart.
Mike Griffin had the next point for Na Gaeil and this was cancelled out by a great effort from Scartaglin’s Denis Linehan on 22 minutes. This began a purple patch for Scartagiin with Mike Coakley scoring 0-1 and Daniel Murphy scoring 0-2 to leave the score at 1.03 to 0.05 for Na Gaeil. Then Jack Barry and Dara Carmody(free) had points for the home side to leave the half time score Na Gaeil 1.05 Scartaglin 0.05
Dara Carmody opened the scoring for Na Gaeil in the 2nd half with a 21 metre free on 33 minutes. Then Scart struck for a goal on 35 minutes. A long ball into the square was not dealt with by the Na Gaeil defence. It broke to Brian Hanrahan who finished it to the net. Na Gaeil 1.06 Scart 1.05. Dara Carmody pointed a free for Na Gaeil and this was cancelled out with a good point from Daniel Murphy from 35 metres. Mike Griffin had a point for the home side on 40 minutes.
On 43 minutes Scart struck for a second goal again through Brian Hanrahan. Another ball broke in the square. Na Gaeil failed to clear their lines and Hanrahan calmly stroked it to the net. Scart were now ahead for the first time in the game. 2.06 to 1.08
This defensive error seemed to ignite Na Gaeil and they scored the next 4 points without reply through Dara Carmody, Jack Barry, Mike Griffin and Seamie O Neill.
Then two goals in quick succession from Mike Griffin and Dylan Seymour ended the game as a contest. Scart added points through Linehan and Murphy to leave the final score Na Gaeil 3.12 Scartaglin 2.08.
The Na Gaeil team played well as a unit and supported each other very well. Dylan Brazil was solid at full back and Andrew Barry made some great runs from wing back. Jack Barry and Seamie O Neill won the midfield battle.
Shane Carey had an excellent game at centre forward with some pin point foot passing to his fellow forwards. Mike Griffin and Dara Carmody tormented their markers and got some great scores. Dylan Seymour and Eoin Walsh worked tirelessly in the half forward line.
Na Gaeil: Timmy Culloty, Dara Sheehy, Dylan Brazil, Paul Daly, Kieran Donovan, David Culloty, Andrew Barry(0.1), Jack Barry(0.2), Seamie O Neill(0.1), Dylan Seymour(1.1), Shane Carey, Eoin Walsh, Dara Carmody(0.3) Jamie Lowham(1.0), Mike Griffin(1.4). Subs:Ian McCarthy for Jamie Lowham. Dan O Connor for Eoin Walsh. Ger o Connor for Seamie O Neill. Cian Quirke for Dylan Seymour. Richie Barrett for Andrew Barry.
Scartaglin: David Kerins, Alan Horan, Brian Rahilly, Jer O Connor, Niall Casey, Padraig Reidy, Tom Culloty, Mike Coakely(0.2), Kieran Herlihy, Conor Cremins, Mike Horan, Denis Linehan(0.2), Brian Hanrahan(2.0), Daniel Murphy(0.4), David Fleming. Subs: Sean Tagney for Padraig Reidy(inj). Araon Gallagher for Mike Horan; Tom Boyle for Conor Cremins; Timmy Browne for Tom Culloty.
Leahy’s Pharmacy Sponsorship: Na Gaeil Club wish to thank most sincerely Clare and Francis of Leahy’s Pharmacy for kindly sponsoring a new set of jerseys for our minor team. We are extremely gratetful to you for supporting our club. Míle Buíochas.
Claire Kelly of Leahy’s Pharmacy, Oakpark presenting a new set of jerseys to team captain Seamus Looney and the Na Gaeil Minor Team.
Minors
We had a week off this week from county league and alot of our lads are busy with other sports and exams. We will play Rathmore away on March 26th at 4pm. Leahys Pharmacy made a presentation to the minor team for the new set of jerseys and the entire panel and club wish to thank Claire and Francis on this very generous sponsorship. Meadowlands Hotel is our other sponsor this year
U14 Boys
We played John Mitchels last Monday night in our first round of the St. Brendans league in Mitchels.
This was our first competitive game of the year and from the outset, the boys were really up for it and looked fresh and fit with a lot of running and team play throughout. It was a tight encounter from two good teams with Na Gaeil ahead by 1-06 to 1-02 at half time.
We pushed on in the second half and both teams emptied their benches to ensure everyone got plenty of game time with Na Gaeil winning the game in the end.
Panel: Tadgh Reen, Cian Devine, Daniel Henrickson, Scott Ryan, Liam Kingston, Enda O Connor, Jack Sheehan, Jack Bourke, Mathew Burke, Cian O Neill, Tom Walsh, Graham Sheehy, Edward Sheehy, Jamie Fitzgerald, Shane Daly Joshua Roche, Osin Mansuall.
Our second outing of the Brendan’s League served up an exciting encounter with Churchill in Kileen on Sunday evening in good conditions.
The team that played to a man were exceptional in terms of attitude and work rate with skill and team play a joy to behold. Churchill had some really good players and are coached very well but some excellent individual performances just put us ahead at the final whistle.
Panel: Tadgh Reen, Jimmy O Sullivan, Daniel Henrickson, Scott Ryan, Liam Kingston, Enda O Connor, Jack Sheehan, Jack Bourke, Mathew Burke, Cian O Neill, Tom Walsh, Graham Sheehy, Edward Sheehy, Jamie Fitzgerald, Shane Daly Joshua Roche, Osin Mansuall. It is great to see Devon up and about again. Training this Thursday is at 5pm in Na Gaeil.
U 12s Training continues Sunday at 4.30pm. With our first County League match over a week away I would like to remind you that All players must be registered for 2016 season before 31st March.
U 10 Boys Well done to all our boys who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Everyone really enjoyed the experience. Our boys had their first outdoor training session last Sunday in Killeen. Thanks to Cormac Sheehy from the senior team who gave JJ and Ger a hand with the training. Outdoor training again next Sunday at Na Gaeil pitch at 11am. In the meanwhile don’t forget to continue practicing your skills. Remember, practice makes perfect!
U8s: Training commenced at the Na Gaeil pitch on Sunday last at 11 am. It was a beautiful morning and we had a great turnout. The coaches divided the U7s & U8s to allow everyone get more individual attention. We practiced the basic skills and finished with competitive practice games. Great performances from Eoin Daly, Adam Lunn, Sean Óg O’Connor and Ryan Sheehy to mention a few.Most improved players this week were Johnny Neilligns, Elliott Lyons, Sammy Gleasure & Rhys O’Connor.
Special thanks to Na Gaeil Senior Star Player Cian Quirke for the coaching session and showing us some of his kicking skills. (Check out Na Gaeil Facebook page for some great photos)
Each week all players are asked to bring their own water bottle & mouth-guards.
Club registration day will continue at the Na Gaeil Club House on the 3rd of April from 11am onwards. Individual membership – Fee €40 & Family – Fee €100 (All Players must be registered with the club to comply with all insurance and GAA regulations.)
Poster competition: The Club are organising a poster competition “We are Na Gaeil” for each age group. All entries can submitted over the coming weeks to club house. Great Prizes for the winners of each category.
Make sure you check out The Na Gaeil Facebook page for lots of photos of the teams and training sessions. See you all next Sunday. The U8 management team would like to wish all our players and their families a “Happy Easter” and we will see you all again, Sunday 3rd April at 11am at Na Gaeil Pitch.
U 6 Boys and Girls Last Sunday marked the start of the outdoor season for these boys and girls and what a start it was!
The skills of bouncing, soloing, passing, catching and kicking practised indoors were transferred nicely onto the open playing field. Denis and his team divided up the players into small groups ensuring quality tuition throughout.
All players including Lily Barrett and Eoin O Connor are making great progress and we look forward to a great season ahead. Training resumes next Sunday at 11am in Na Gaeil. All welcome!
Na Gaeil Ladies
Na Gaeil Ladies v Castleisland Desmonds, 1st Round Div 1 County League
We played our 1st game of the year away to a strong Castleisland side. With Lorraine Scanlan towering over everyone, they were strong on the kickouts and got off to a flying start scoring 4 quick points.
We were a bit sluggish and rusty but we came back into it with Maria fielding some great ball. Eilis got forward and scored a goal to get us back into it.
Castleisland followed with another couple of points before Jadyn and Erika got a goal apiece. Castleisland came back at us, scoring a goal and a point. Laura made a couple of great saves the few times the full forwards got past Niamh, Sarah Quigley and Susan but Maria finished the 1st half with a point and despatching a well taken penalty, leading by a point.
We lost Kate Anne at half time but we started the 2nd half brightly with Sarah Cunningham scoring 3 points and Meagan scoring 2 points and Eilis being set up by Ayesha for a point. Castleisland never stopped despite the efforts of Deirdre and Nora. Ayesha who worked tirelessly had to come into midfield to replace Maria. Aine was being marked tightly in full forward.
Caoimhe and Blaithnaid came into the forward line but Castleisland came back at us and had a very strong finish as the Na Gaeil legs started to tire. Clodagh came into the backs for her debut.
With a couple of disputable decisions at the end, we lost by a point. But a great performance was given by a very young side playing in Div 1. We were unlucky to come away with a defeat here.
Team; Laura Fitzgerald, Niamh Moriarty, Sarah Quigley, Susan Fernane, Kate Anne O Connor, Deirdre Kearney, Nora O Connell, Eilis O Connor, Maria Quirke, Meagan Sheehy, Ayesha Roche, Jadyn Lucey, Sarah Cunningham, Aine Kelliher, Erika O Sullivan, Caoimhe Hanafin, Clodagh McHugh, Blaithnaid O Connor, Meabh Barry.
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. We train on Friday nights at 8pm in the gym at the moment. Runners and mats are all that are needed. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Mná Na Gaeil: We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and doing 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. We are in the gym on Wednesday nights from 7.45pm. Runners and mats are all that are needed for the moment. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €2,600 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 13, 23. There was no winner. €50 winners were O Connor Family, Ballinorig and Tim Behan, Meadowlands. €25 winners were Mary Moriarty, Laurel Court, Anna Sheehy c/o Eddie Sheehy, Jerome Quirke c/o Na Gaeil and Barry o Donnell, Derrylea. Next week’s lotto is worth €2,700 .All welcome for draw in club, each Tuesday 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 total voluntary basis and 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 the club house 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.
