Seniors Na Gaeil hosted Fossa in the final round of the County League in Killeen on Sunday last.
This game was a final for Fossa because if they won they would go up to Division Three as champions. Fossa started brightly and had the lion’s share of possession but failed to convert this into scores.
They registered three wides before their goalkeeper Colin Myers opened the scoring with a well struck 45 in the 8th minute. Darragh Carmody fired over the next three points for Na Gaeil, a pointed free, a 45 and one from play to leave the score 3 points to 1 in favour of Na Gaeil at the quarter hour mark. Na Gaeil dominated the next 15 minutes of the first half.
Diarmaid Herlihy fisted over the bar on 20 minutes and then Na Gaeil scored two goals in quick succession through Shamie O’Neill and Jamie Lowham. Darragh Carmody finished off the first half scoring with a pointed free for Na Gaeil on 30 minutes to leave the half time score Na Gaeil 2-05: Fossa 0-1
Na Gaeil was first off the mark in the 2nd half with Andrew Barry winning the throw in and cutting through the middle to fire over a great point. Na Gaeil scored the next 4 points through Darragh Carmody, Shane Carey and two from Diarmaid Herlihy to leave the score Na Gaeil 2-10 Fossa 0-1 after 7 minutes of the 2nd half.
Fossa began to come more into the game at this stage and reduced the deficit with Daniel O’Keeffe, Domhnaill O’Sullivan and Tadhg O’Shea scoring 3 good points. But Na Gaeil immediately replied with a well taken goal from substitute Jack Carmody on 17 minutes to end any hopes of a Fossa comeback.
Scores were hard to come by for the remainder of the half and the last point of the game was scored by Na Gaeil’s impressive full back Kieran Dineen when he made a foray up the field and fired over from 40 metres out. Final score Na Gaeil3-11: Fossa 0-4.
It was a good win for Na Gaeil but Fossa were short a few regulars on the day which did not help their cause. Both teams have finished level on 20 points each and will have another day out to decide what team goes up to Division Three as champions.
Na Gaeil’s defence played well as a unit with the evergreen Colm Lyons very impressive at no. 2 and Eogain Sheehy at no. 7. Dan O’Connor and Andrew Barry held their own for Na Gaeil in the middle of the park while up front Jamie Lowham, Darragh Carmody Shane Carey and Diarmaid Herlihy impressed.
For Fossa Shane Malone and Daniel O’Keeffe played well in defence, Matt Rennie was impressive in midfield and in the forwards Domhnaill O ‘Sullivan and Tadhg O’Shea tried hard to break down the Na Gaeil defence.
Na Gaeil: Timmy Culloty, Colm Lyons, Kieran Dineen (0-1), Dylan Brazil, Eoin O’Neill, David Culloty, Eoghain Sheehy, Andrew Barry (0-1), Dan O’Connor, Jamie Lowham (1-0), Shane Carey (0-1), Shamie O’Neill (1-0), Darragh Carmody (0-5), Mike Griffin, Diarmaid Herlihy (0-3).
Subs: Darragh Sheehy for Dylan Brazil(inj), Jack Carmody (1-0) for Jamie Lowham, Paul Nolan for Dan O’Connor, Kieran Donovan for Dave Culloty, Cormac Sheehy for Shamie O’Neill, Eoin Doody for Eoghain Sheehy.
JUVENILES
Na Gaeil U 16 team that were defeated by Fossa in the County League Final on Wednesday last.
U 16 Na Gaeil U16 boys came up short on Wed last against a very strong Fossa team in the final of the Div 4 Co league. We were beaten by a better team on the night though all boys battled to the end losing on a scoreline of 5-4 to 9 points.
We were playing catch up from very early on having conceded 2 goals in the opening minutes. The boys can be proud of their achievements throughout the year having been unbeaten until the final and look forward to the Town Board League starting with a game against Ballymac on this Thursday.
The team was Jack Rogers, Lee O Byrne, Ruari O’ Sullivan, Jack Sheahan, Adam Ward, Damien Bourke, Darragh Reen, Rory Murphy, Fergal Barry, Tadhg Lynch, Aaron Dewey, Aaron Ward, John Ward, Cillian Spillane, Dan , Jack Costello, Barry Sugrue, Conor Hayes, Liam Rice, Jack O’ Brien, Enda O’Connor, Jack Bourke, Basit Oyebanji,Tomás O’ Hainiféin.
U 12 The boys continued their recent run of good form with a hard fought win last Sunday against Ballyheigue in Division 2 of Central Region. Conditions were very wet throughout and we just held out for a well deserved win at full time. We are away to Keel this Sunday evening September 11th. Training continues Thursday 6.30 to 7.30pm
U 10 We had a great turnout of players last Sunday for our trip to Ballymac. Well done to everyone who put in a big effort on the day. We may have more challenge games in the next few weeks but in the meantime don’t forget to continue to practice your skills. Training is next Wednesday at 6.30pm and Sunday at 11am. Please ensure you bring water and your mouth guard.
U 8 We had an enjoyable morning’s football hosted by Ballymacelligott on Sunday last. Coaches were thrilled with the excellent turnout and great performances by all our players.
Good to see that all the practice on the pitch and at home is starting to bear fruit.
Many thanks to Ballymacelligott for supplying after match refreshments to our players. We are planning to organise a few more competitive games before the close of the season.
Training continues next Thursday at 6.30pm & next Sunday at 11am.
Don’t forget your ball, gum shields & water.
See you all there.
U 6 Under 6 boys and girls train every Thursday at 6:30pm and every Sunday at 11am in Na Gaeil. The players are making great progress and are training hard for their upcoming matches. New-comers always welcome.
Na Gaeil Ladies Na Gaeil v Spa/Rathmore in the Senior B County Championship Final.
We made History last Friday night as we played in our 1st Championship Final as a Senior Club on our own. We played against a very experienced Spa/Rathmore side who boasted an array of current and former Kerry Players.
Spa/Rathmore started the stronger scoring 3 early points. We were getting the ball forward but nerves were with us as we were trying to get our scores. We had Susan blocking runs from their full forward with Kim and Sheilah doing a fine job marking the Rathmore twins trying to keep them away from our goalmouth but when Laura was called into action, she made a great save.
Nora made a fine drive forward and got us our 1st point. We were starting to settle and controlling the ball a bit better. Sibeal and Ayesha got another couple of points just before half time. Spa/Rathmore again started the stronger in the 2nd half scoring 2 early goals and 4 points. We re-settled and came back at them, holding more possession with Meagan in the centre making passes and putting Kerry Captain Aislinn Desmond under pressure.
Brid, Sarah and Kate Anne were keeping tight to their players as we were driving forward. Eilis was making space and got herself a point. Blaithnaid found Sibeal with a pass for another point for her. Caoimhe got a long distance point after good work from Nora.
Clodagh Mc Hugh came into the side and helped Jadyn scored another point. Martina found Ayesha in the box for Ayesha to hit the back of the net for a goal. Aimee came into the defence to give Sheliah a break after her hard work.
We put in a gallant display of football but the experience told in the end as Spa/Rathmore were clinical in front of the uprights whenever they got a chance. Our young Team played well after we got rid of the nervousness and can be proud of the way they performed and played.
Team: Laura Fitzgerald, Kim Enright, Susan Fernane, Sheila O ‘Riordan, Sarah
Quigley, Brid O’ Connor, Kate Anne O ‘Connor (C), Nora O’ Connell, Eilis O ‘Connor, Meagan Sheehy, Jadyn Lucey, Ayesha Roche, Caoimhe Hanafin, Clodagh McHugh, Sibeal Casey, Blaithnaid O ‘Connor, Martina O ‘Connor, Aimee Kerins, Clodagh O’ Connor, Maura Adams, Erika O’Sullivan ,Eimear Nolan, Meabh Barry.
Mná Na Gaeil v Quarry Blues. Mothers and Others Challenge Game
We played Quarry Blues from Kilmurry, Co. Cork on Saturday evening in Na Gaeil as we are both preparing for the upcoming All Ireland Blitz in Portmarnock on October the 15th. Blues got the 1st goal which was aided by a strong wind which gave Anna no chance in goals.
Blues followed this with another point before Yvonne scored a great point into the breeze from 25 yards. Siobhan, Deirdre, Cait and Blaithnaid stopped all ball getting nears the goals after Blues first 2 scores. Mags was working hard in midfield alongside Yvonne and Amy.
With the 1st quarter played against the wind, our forwards Mary, Heather, Sharon and Debra found it tough to find the ball. We came out in the 2nd quarter and Yvonne got us off to a great start scoring a goal and a point.
Mags was having shots for points but was marked tightly in midfield. Helen Cooper and Brid came into the backs alongside Susan and were now feeding the forwards as we took advantage of the wind with Helen and Heather getting chances. We were back level going into the 3rd quarter and into the wind but we used the ball wisely with Agnes getting the ball into Sharon who left it off to Debra to score a point and give us the lead.
We came out in the last quarter confident with the wind at our backs and used it well with Deirdre and Susan hitting early ball into our forwards with Janice and Brid each scoring a point.
Amy found Heather with a pass who laid it to Helen who then got it to Susan for a great team goal. Yvonne scored another point with Mary making it hard for the Blues defence to get the ball out. Mags had a running battle with one of the Blues midfielders as we were trying to hold onto our lead. Quarry Blues scored a late goal deep into injury time but we held onto win by 2.06 to 1.03 in very windy conditions.
A huge thanks to Caroline and Mellissa who were team tacticans for the day and to Noelle our Maor Uisce. Thanks also to Sean and Staff and to Brian for the video of the game. Congratulations to Morgan Sheehy who won the raffle for the signed Kerry Jersey in aid of our trip to Portmarnock.
Team: Anna Sheehy, Siobhan Quigley, Deirdre Lynch, Cait Griffin, Janice McHugh, Susan Fernane, Blaithnaid Coakley, Helen Cooper, Brid Rath, Mags Maunsell, Agnes Sheehy, Yvonne Eggleston, Amy Slattery, Mary Sheehy, Sharon Roche, Helen Sugrue, Heather Shanahan, Debra Walsh, Noelle Kingston, Melissa Hurley, Caroline Dillane.
Best of Luck to Our U16 ladies team that will be playing Cromane in the Div 2 County League Final this week. Venue and Date is to be confirmed.
Garda U10 Ladies Blitz 3/9/16 in Na Gaeil.
The Gardai held their annual U10 Ladies Blitz on Saturday last at Na Gaeil in memory of their colleague Carmel O’ Connor. A great day was had by all. 13 teams and 170 girls in all took part. A special thanks to Eddie Sheehy & Paul Cunningham for helping out.
Clothes Collection: Na Gaeil Ladies are fundraising with a used clothes and shoes collection. All unwanted items such as new, unused, torn and unwanted clothes, bedding and towels, curtains, shoes, bags and belts are being collected by the Ladies club as part of their fundraising campaign. Any items for donation can be brought along to training or dropped into the club bar any evening. All contributions greatly appreciated
Cash For Clubs Na Gaeil is now registered in the ‘Topaz Cash for Clubs’ initiative. Any club Members who are also Topaz card holders are able to allocate tokens to the Club and help raise funds
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club is now up and running with their full summer schedule: Monday and Wednesday nights at 6.15pm and Saturday mornings at 10am.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 required. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €5,000 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 6,10,19,22. There was no winner. €50 winners were Richard Boylan, derrylea and Michelle Mulcair, Askeaton. €25 winners were Donie Buckley, Oakpark Demense, John Shanahan, Killeen, John Keating, Bateman’s Green and Charlotte Blake, Rahoonane. Next week’s lotto is worth €5,100. 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 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.
