Seniors The seniors had no game at the weekend. They play Anascaul in the Premier Junior quarter final. This game is at home and will possibly be on next weekend May 7th/8th . This will be a tough assignment for Na Gaeil and your support would be appreciated.
Minors We played Austin Stacks on Sunday last in our long awaited Town Board back game and with 10 squad players missing, it was always going to be a damage limitation exercise. The lads did really well for the duration of the game (including 3 U16 and 1 U15 player) against a full Stacks squad but went down 2-05 to 3-11 in the end.
This marked our last minor activity both for players and coaches and we all will now take a deserved rest until after the junior and leaving cert exams.
The management would like to note the dedication and commitment to the team by a very busy squad of players and look forward to getting group training going again in mid June for the Central Region and Brendan’s Championship competitions.
The victorious County League winning minor team visited its sponsors on Wednesday last at Meadowlands Hotel and Leahy’s Pharmacy where a carnival atmosphere was enjoyed by all. Thank you to our sponsors.
U 14 Na Gaeil travelled to Beaufort last Wednesday to play the local team in the fifth round of the County League. Na Gaeil opened the scoring with the first point of the game but Beaufort immediately replied with their first score.
The teams exchanged the next two scores before Na Gaeil got the next three points. Beaufort soon got back in the game with a goal and two points to take the lead for the first time in the game. However Na Gaeil immediately struck back with their first goal of the game and dominated the next ten minutes and scored another goal and three points to open a seven point lead.
As the game approached half time Beaufort got their second goal to get back into the game and Na Gaeil replied with a point just before the half time whistle to leave the half time score Na Gaeil 2-9 Beaufort 2-4.
Beaufort opened the scoring in the second period but Na Gaeil were soon back in control after scoring a goal and two points to extend their lead. At this stage it looked like Na Gaeil would go on and win the game comfortably but the home team had other ideas.
Beaufort scored three points in a row and then got their third goal of the game to reduce the deficit to three points. However Na Gaeil regained control of the game and got the final three scores of the game to leave the final score Na Gaeil 3-14 Beaufort 3-8.
The result means Na Gaeil finish the group section of the league unbeaten with four wins and a draw. The next game in the county league is a semi-final against Ballymac which has been provisionally scheduled for Tuesday May 10th at 7pm in Ballymac. All support would be appreciated. This will be a tough assignment and should be a cracking game of football. We will be training this Thursday at 6.30pm to prepare for this semi final. Keep it going now lads.
Well done to Enda O Connor who will represent Na Gaeil at the Starskills competition in Mitchel’s this Thursday at 6.30pm. Tom Walsh was first runner up.
We have also qualified for the final of the St Brendan’s League and are waiting on the result of the Churchill v John Mitchel’s game which will determine our final opponents. There is no date set for this final but panel will be notified once fixture is agreed by the board.
Panel: S Daly, S Ryan, J O’Sullivan, P Walsh, L Kingston, E O’Connor, D Moriarty, J Bourke, J Sheehan, J Fitzgerald Burns, G Sheehy, C Devine, T Reen, T Hanifan, M Burke, T Walsh, E Sheehy, O Maunsell, J Roche.
U 12 Castlegregory provided the opposition on Sunday last for our 5th Round County League encounter in Killeen. With a strong cross field wind blowing it made scoring opportunities difficult for both side but Na Gaeil eventually got the scores on the board including two goals in either half by Cillian Murphy and Nathan Rodgers. Castlegregory contributed to a good open game of football and at the final whistle Na Gaeil were worthy winners on a scoreline of 4.08 to 2.04.
Team: Sean Barrett, Aaron Delahunty, Sean O Connor, Sean O Connell, Kieran O Connor, Rory Reen, Cian Sheahan, Cian O Neill, Edward Sheehy, Jack Dakissia, Shane Kelly, Jack Doyle, Nathan Rodgers, Batty Coffey, Cillian Murphy.
Training continues Thursday evening at 6.30 pm.
Na Gaeil u 10 Boys who part in a recent blitz.
U 10 We took part in the first of the Town Board’s under 10 Go-Games blitzes last Wednesday in Ballyrickard. We had a very good turnout of players so we were able to field 2 teams. Both teams played some excellent football in their games and really enjoyed the event.
Well done to everyone and thank you to Kerins O’Rahilly’s who hosted the blitz. Last Sunday we trained as usual in Killeen. Thank you to Mike Griffin from the senior team for his help with the session. See you all again next Sunday at 11am. In the meantime don’t forget to keep practicing your skills at home.
Na Gaeil boys who took part in a recent blitz.
U8s: Training continued at Na Gaeil Sunday last at 11 am. We had an excellent turnout. The coaches worked with players on all the basic skills of the game and finished with very competitive practice games. There were great performances from Jack Kelly, Christy Boy Burke, Matthew Guerin, Ryan Sheehey, Ruadh O’Brien & Fionn O’Dalaigh.
Most improved players: Rhys O’Connor, Donnacha, Hartnett Conor Reidy and Gearoid Moynihan. We extend a Big Thank you to Na Gaeil Star player John Hayes for his help and advice during the training session. Some photos are on Facebook. The team are always thrilled when these inspirational Senior Players help out.
Blitz – Go games Thursday 6.15pm – 6.30 start.
Venue: Keirms o Rahilly’s, Healy Park, Ballyrickard on the second pitch.
The games are scheduled to start at 6.30pm so we ideally should be there for 6.15pm
All Players ensure they bring their water bottle & mouth-guards.
Make sure you check out The Na Gaeil Facebook page for lots of photos of the teams in action during training sessions. See you all next Thursday 6.15am Healy park Ballyrickard.
U 6 Plenty excitement at training last Sunday as Denis and his team used inventive drills to keep the boys and girls on their toes! The small group training is paying off weekly as is dividing up the players to have two matches at the end of each session. Roll on next Sunday!
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club are now up and running with their full summer schedule: Monday and Wednesday nights at 6.15pm and Saturday mornings at 9am.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. We train on Monday and Friday nights from 7.30 to 8.30pm. 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 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. We are out in the field on Wednesday nights and Saturday evenings. Boots or Runners are all that are required. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €3,200 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 10, 18, 21, 28. There was no winner. €50 winners were Paddy Sugrue, Ballymullen and Donal Crowley, Laurel Court. €25 winners were Avid Field, Abbeydorney, Charlie & Mary Hartnett, Meadowlands, Michael O Neill c/o Mary Sheehy and Liz Duffy, Derrylea. Next week’s lotto is worth €3,300 .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.
