FIRIES/BALLYHAR

SENIORS: County League Firies were well beaten by a stronger Na Gaeil team. Next game V Ballymac away next weekend. MINORS: Firies V Dingle County Championship tie was postponed. No date and time for refixture. O’SULLIVAN CUP: Firies played Glenflesk in the quarter final on Tuesday evening. SYMPATHY to the O’Sullivan family of Rathbeg on the recent death of Denis O’Sullivan FIRIES COISTE NA NOG - U11 BOYS: Firies U11 team made the journey to Gneeveguilla for the annual Dylan Crowley Memorial Tournament. Firies were drawn in a tough group that included Killarney Legion, Currow, Glenflesk and Rathmore with the top three teams qualifying for their respective finals. The first game saw Firies take on Legion. After a bright start, Firies stormed ahead but 2 goals before half time brought Legion level. At the start of the second half Legion pushed a further 4 points ahead but Firies never gave up and a goal and a point near the end saw both teams share the points. Firies were up against local rivals Currow in the next match. Playing against a strong breeze, Firies found themselves trailing by 3 at half time but a strong second half performance and good use of the wind saw Firies winning by 6 points. After a long break and a few creamy buns, Firies restarted their mission with a tough game against Glenflesk. This was a tough match in very wet and windy conditions. Aided by the strong wind Firies probably didn’t make enough use of it and the teams were level at half time. Faced with an uphill struggle our lads tried very hard but eventually fell short by 5 points. Our final group game was against a much-fancied Rathmore team who had beaten all other teams in the group. Firies had to get a result in this game to qualify out of the group. A loss would mean a play-off with Legion who watched the game eagerly. Fair play to our boys who played their best football of the tournament. They moved the ball fast and wide against a much more physical side. There was never a doubt who was going to win this match as Firies lead by 7 at half time and eventually won by 9. What a great win when their backs were against the wall. Firies finished 3rd in their group just a point behind both Rathmore and Glenflesk qualifying for the division 3 final against Dromtarriff. Firies got onto their stride very fast and led by 1-05 to 0-03 at half time. This lead was cut to 2 points shortly after the break as the momentum swung the Cork boy’s way. Firies dug deep and lifted the bar again and despite conceding a last minute goal, Firies won by 2-09 to 2-05. Well done to all for a magnificent team performance, with a noteworthy thanks to our coaches and mentors. Winning team: Daniel Redmond, Brian Scott, Josh Vermiglio, Luke Costelloe, Colm Riordan, Luke Ring (Capt), Cormac Costelloe, Micheal Fitzgerald, Colin Callaghan, Evan Ryan, Daithi O Shea, Noel McMahon, Luke Henderson, Gavin O Sullivan and Kian Costelloe, SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING ACADEMY U6, U8 and U10: Despite the recent abysmal conditions, our academy is still very much operational on Saturdays mornings. We are hoping that the July sun will make a welcome return. The Academy is scheduled to take place this Saturday, 23rd July at 10:30am in Pairc Eamonn. If it is a case that conditions are not favourable, every effort will be made to notify the groups. Check out our Facebook page or twitter handle. CUL CAMPS: Well done to all the boys and girls from Firies GAA who took part in the recent Cul Camps in Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore. What a week of activity and fun was had, while helping to make superstars of the future. CONDOLENCES: On behalf of Firies GAA club and Firies Coiste na nÓg and, we would like to offer our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family of the late Denis O’Sullivan, Rathbeg, Firies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam, may he rest in peace.