Mattock see off Pat’s in league final
GAA LADIES DIV 2 FINAL
of the 3 games where at times it was a struggle to have 15 lads for each game for various reasons. One would have to question the wisdom of the CCC at fixing so many Junior games in such close proximity.
The lads were beaten by Dreadnots in Division 5 League on Tuesday evening at a sunny John Markey Park on a scoreline of 1-19(22) to 3-9(18).. Naomh Fionnbarra team: Nicholas Butterly; Brendan Simms, James Butterly, Ciaran Boyle; Michael McArdle 0-1, Hugh McGrane, Niall Woods; Josh Crosbie 1-0, John Doyle; Adam Hanratty 0-2, Mairtin Murphy 2-3, Shane Fanning 0-1; Jack Kearney 0-1, Gary Matthews, Kian Carroll. Subs: Ben Devlin for Kian Carroll, Darren Clinton for Ciaran Boyle.
On Thursday the lads were beaten by v Hunterstown Rovers Division 5 League Round 9 at Hunterstown on a scoreline of 1-19(22) to 0-9(9). Naomh Fionnbarra team: Nicholas Butterly; Mark Duffy, James Butterly, Ciaran Boyle; Brendan Simms, Hugh McGrane, Ben Devlin; Daithi Woods, John Doyle; Adam Hanratty, Gary Matthews, Shane Fanning; Jack Kearney, Padraic Murphy, Kian Carroll. Subs: Darren Clinton, Brendan O’Rourke & Bernard Byrne.
On Sunday the lads beat O’Raghallaighs in Division 5 Round 10 at a hot & sunny John Markey Park on a scoreline of 5-21(36) to 2-5(11). Naomh Fionnbarra team: Nicholas Butterly; Niall Woods, Ciaran Boyle; Brendan Simms, Shane Fanning 0-1, Martin O’Neill; Josh Crosbie, Bryan Sharkey 0-3; Daithi Woods 1-3, Mairtin Murphy 0-4, Chris McGlynn 1-4; Adam Hanratty 2-6, Gary Matthews 1-0. Subs: Darren Clinton, Ben Devlin & Bernard Byrne.
The Naomh Fionnbarra adult men team fixtures are as follows; Division 2 League Round 10 v Hunterstown Tuesday 26th June 8:15pm at Hunterstown, Intermediate Championship 1st Round Saturday 7th July v St. Kevins at Haggardstown.
Supporter’s of the club can buy club gear directly from the O’Neills Website. There are some new items available online. Please see the attached link
https://www.oneills.com/shopby-team/gaa/ireland/naomh-fionnbarra-gfc.html
Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. are hosting a Kellogs GAA Cúl Football and Hurling Camp again this year from Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August. Online booking commences on 1st March. Cúl Camp promotion 2018 Book online before midnight June 13th and get your childs gear before the camp starts. Online bookings available at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
For all the latest updates on Ladies County football check out http://LouthLGFA.ie/ - the new website for; County Board News, Fixtures, Instant Results and League Tables, Contact Information.
The club would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Philomena Tuite, Castlebellingham who passed away recently. May she Rest In Peace.
NAOMHMALACHI
CONGRATULATIONS to Collie Rooney and Patricia Shields on the birth of their baby girl, Khloe. Also congratulations to Paudi Moley and Lauren Quigley on the birth of their baby boy, Brogan James.
Training has recommenced for ages 7 upwards on Wednesday nights at 7 pm in Naomh Malachi field, and also in Kilkerley field on Saturday’s at 10:15am under the stewardship of Pearce , Micheal and Fra, and their assistants.
Any parents wishing to get involved and help out, please contact Francis Mc Ardle.
Senior Training continues for the new football season with sessions taking place on Tuesday and Friday nights at 8 pm, and Sunday mornings at 9 am.
Our club shop section has been added to the O’Neills website where you can purchase club merchandise (https://www. oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ ireland/naomh-malachi-gfc.html). A portion of the revenue from these sales will go back into the club.
If would you like to include any local news for the Shelagh area please contact Denis McMenamin, PRO Naomh Malachi GFC at pro. naomhmalachi.louth@gaa.ie
NAOMHMONINNE
TRAINING for all juveniles continues on Saturday afternoon at the Fairgreen from 2pm to 3pm with the usual €2 contribution still applying.
Our U13 team recorded a good 4-8 to 3-3 victory over Keady in the Tain Og league at the Clans last Monday evening. The team and scorers were - Conor Whyte, Conor Caraher, Tadhg Dowdall, James Byrne, Craig McDowell, Daniel O Shaughnessy (1-0), Jason Mc Keown, Aaron Heaney (1-0), Sam Phelan (1-7), Seamus Reid, James Maloney, Luke Haughey (0-1), Aaron Donnelly, Chris Carron. Subs - Cian Walsh (1-0), Ryan Heaney, Mark Byrne. This result qualifies the team for the semi final.
On Thursday evening our U12 team were very unlucky to lose 1-3 to 1-2 to St Fechins in the league in Termonfeckin. The Moninne team was Shane McGuinness Smith, Conor Caraher, Luke McCourt, Martin Tahz, James Byrne, Matthew Maloney, Daniel O Shaughnessy, Luke Haughey, Aaron Donnelly, Mark Byrne, Josh Horwell, Cathal Maguire, Ryan Heaney, Saoirse Carron.
On Friday evening our senior team lost to Knockbridge in the senior league at the Clans by 4-13 to 2-9. The Moninne scorers were - Stephen Rafferty (2-0), Ronan Geoghegan (0-4), Johnny Carter (1-0), Ciaran McGlynn (0-3), Feidhelm Joyce (0-1), Darren O Hanrahan (0-1).
Tonight (Tuesday) our young U10 hurlers will take part in a C&G All County blitz in Darver at 7pm.
Our senior team are fixed to play Knockbridge in the Tain League away on Saturday June 30 at a time TBC.
The Naomh Moninne Cul Camp will run from Monday July 30 to Friday August 3 at Dowdallshill. Cost per child is €60.
Membership is still due at the following rates - adult player €50, non player/student €25, juvenile €15 and family €50.
O’CONNELL’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 19th June: 2, 5, 10, 15. Five match-3 winners each receive €40. Jackpot rises to €3,200.
Bingo will continue in the clubrooms this Wednesday 27th June at 8pm, jackpot €4,700 in 48 numbers.
STBRIDE’S
THE lotto numbers drawn on 18th June were 11, 13, 17, 25. Two match-3 winners receive €10 each: May Farrell c/o Shop, Gwen Carr and Angela Devlin c/o Shop. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €3,400. Tickets on sale (€2) from Mac Namee’s Bar, Mc Guinness’s Bar Dundalk, Mc Keown’s Bar Dundalk, Giovanni’s Chipper, Brodigan’s Shop, Cluskey’s Bar, Finnegan’s Foodstore Louth, Harrys Bar Dundalk, any Committee Member/Player or play online at www.stbridesgfc.com. We wish to thank you for your continued support
STJOSEPH’S
NO winner of last week’s lotto jackpot of €2,300. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 25, 32. The €50 winners were: Imelda Neary c/o Joey Neary, Ann McElroy c/o Centra, Pat Cluskey c/o Green, White & Gold Club.
STNICHOLAS
THE lotto numbers drawn on 19th June were 8, 11, 14, 22. Jacqui Gibney matched three numbers to win €150. Next weeks Jackpot €1960. Club Lotto can now be done on line on the Klubfunder website.
Our Adult team training continues this Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30
Our U6s/Minors training continuing on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Our Nursery up to U2s are back training on Wednesday evenings from 6.30. Keep an eye on our Facebook for more info.
You can now follow all St Nicholas news/fixtures/results straight to your phone. Download the Clubify app and search for us to subscribe to all our news.
STPATRICK’S
THERE was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €2,600 when the draw took place in the complex on Thursday night the 21st June last. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 16 and 31. There were two match-3 winners Pauline Sheelan c/o Sheelans Shop and Jim and Mary McEneaney c/o Rose McEneaney. Next weeks jackpot is €2,800 and tickets can be purchased from Local shops, committee members and online.
SEAN O’MAHONY’S AN extremely experienced Sean O’Mahony’s Junior team rolled back the years in the glorious sunshine in Roche on Sunday afternoon to come away with a 5 point victory. With 7 of the starting 15 over 35, many making their seasonal debuts, this was a great effort from the whole team. Team & Scorers: Ronan Gaughran, Gerry Redmond, David Redmond, Fearghal McDomhnaill, Mark White, Robbie Clarke 0-1, Paul Murray 0-1, Gary Mulligan 0-2, Arnas Jurcikonis, Sean Mathews 1-1, David Dowling 0-3, David Crawley 0-3, Gerard McCormack 0-1, Paddy Byrne, Liam Byrne 0-1. Subs used: John O’Connell 0-1, Michael Crawley Snr 0-1
The Sean O’Mahonys/Na Piarsaigh/Dowdallshill U14s had an emphatic win over Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire in their league semi-final on the Point Road on Wednesday evening. The home side got off to flyer, with 2 early goals while their defense held the visitors at bay for long stretches. At the end of a 7 goal thriller the home side won their way through to the league final on a scoreline of 5-7 to 2-3. Team & Scorers: Daniel Shields, Emmanuel Obe, Dillon O’Neill, Harry Watters, Davy Vasialikas, Ciaran Redmond, Stephen McCormack, Scott Hearty 2-2, Tiernan Cassidy, Fionn Tipping, Cathal Bradley, Dean Peters 2-3, Jamie Fealy 1-1, Emmett O’Hanrahan, Daniel Crawley 0-1. Subs: Brian McCahill, Aaron Heaney, Ferdia Quinn, Conor Crawley. The now play their league final next Monday in Darver against Cooley Kickhams/Cuchulainn Gaels at at 8.15.
The Club have a flag day in Dundalk this Friday, so if any of our supporters or players parents have a couple of hours to spare, we are hoping to have all volunteers out in pairs on Friday to raise much needed funds for our underage operation.
WOLFETONES
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 12, 21, 22, 26. Three €20 winners: Ruth McCardle, May Burke, Valarie Brown. Jackpot rises to €2,420
Next weekend sees our U14 boys and the club hosting O’Briens GFC Foreglen of Co, Derry. The whole club are looking forward to neeting new friends and welcoming them to Drogheda. A superb second half display by Mattock Rangers inspired by the brilliant Maria Reid who hit 2-6 of her side’s total ensured the Division 2 League trophy found its way to Collon on Sunday.
It was the Collon side who started the better as early points from Hannah Carolan and Maria Reid gave them the start they would have been hoping for. That advantage was wiped out however in the fifth minute when Kate Flood won possession and beat a couple of defenders before sending a low shot beyond Anna Brennan.
Mattock who were playing some fine combination football were soon back in front when the talented Marie Reid unleashed a superb shot into the roof of the Pats net after good work by Rachel Kane and Carolan.
Ciara Eccles added a further point but Pats came back with points of their own from from Connor and a fine effort from Grace Traynor.
Reid from a free extended Mattock’s lead 1-4 to 1-2 before the green and white clad outfit were back in front when Catherine O’Connor rose highest to flick a Meg Woods centre to the net.
Kate Flood and Grainne Reid then swapped points before Flood had the last score of the half to give the Pats an interval 2-4 to 1-5 lead
The pep talk delivered by Alan Fedigan and Peter Dooley clearly had an effect as the club close to the Meath border resumed in some style hitting four points without reply courtesy of Grainne Reid, Eccles and Maria Reid(2) as Mattock took a firm grip on proceddings.
Pats stemmed the tide when after a fine move Aisling O’Doherty found herself in some space and her expert finish saw the ball nestle in the corner of the net putting them back in front 3-4 to 1-9 on thirty eight minutes.
Points from Reid and Eccles restored the Mattock advantage before the Pats hopes took a major hit when the impressive Aisling O’Doherty recieved a yellow card in the 50th minute and then Kate Flood saw her goal bound shot kept out by a post.
Boosted by this let off Mattock’s Ciara Eccles was put in the clear after a fine passage of play involving a number of their players and the half forward finished in some style leaving her side 2-12 to 3-5 ahead in the 55th minute.
Kate Flood with a point kept Pats in touch but when Maria Reid spotted Nadine Callan had advanced from her goal line the ex County star delightfully floated the ball over the keeper and into the net to put the seal on a wonderful performance
The Collon side have made fine progress since their formation in 2011.
Last season they were operating out of League Division 3 and as a result of this win will play in the top Division in 2019
The attention of both clubs will now turn to the Intermediate Championship which gets underway on Sunday week July 8th with Mattock taking on Glyde Rangers and St.Patricks meeting the O’Raghallaighs/Plunkets combination.
MATTOCK Rangers; Anna Brennan, Lisa Duff, Anna Dunne,Meabh Hickey, Rebecca Levins, Megan Minogue, Kelly Connor,Rachel Kane, Hannah Carolan 0-01, Abbie O’Brien, Ciara Eccles 1-03,Grainne Reid 0-02, Niamh Dooley, Maria Reid 2-06
ST.PATRICKS, Nadine Callan, Melissa O’Hanlon, Caoimhe Breen, Ellen Barry, , Chloe Barry, Catherine O’Connor 1-00,Claire Savage, Grace Traynor 0-01, Aine Breen, Aisling O’Doherty, 1-00, Kate Flood, 1-05, Jacqui Kirk, Nicola Connor,0-01, Orna McArtain, Megan Woods Subs used; Evelyn Donnelly, Deirbhle O’Doherty
REFEREE, Des McDonnell (St.Nicholas) • In the Division 1 league semi final, St.Fechins caused a major upset by beating holders Stabannon 5-05 to 1-12 to set up a meting with Geraldines who beat St.Mochtas 1-11 to 1-10 in the other semi-final. Picture: Warren Matthews