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to dominate possession and pull further ahead. Sean McDonald led the charge, but Philip Doyle also showed a great nose for goal, and it soon became all out attack with only Matthieu DeBairead staying behind in defence and Cian McDonald in goals to mop up the sporadic Ballyroan attacks.
While Enniskerry ran out comfortable winners in the end, Ballyroan also contributed enormously to a sporting and very enjoyable game.
Squad: Max Lynott-Quinn, Sean McDonald, Liam Clarke, Tadhg McDonald, Matthieu DeBairead, Oran Allman, Philip Doyle, Jamie Smith, Finn Ryan, Cian McDonald, Cian Allman, Corin O’Leary, Simon Coleman. Junior’ B’ Football Championship Avondale 1-9, Enniskerry 1-13 - Footballers travelled to Rathdrum last Thursday night to take on the locals and came away with a vital win which guarantees us a quarter-final spot after a hard fought game
With the locals needing a win to avoid elimination from the championship, they were always going to come out with all guns blazing and after Seamus O’Gorman kicked a great score from play, Avondale hit a flurry of points from danger man Ian Heffernan to storm into a 0-5 to 0-1 lead.
Enniskerry started motoring then and kicked some fine points and when Gavin Barton stuck home a cracking goal to put us six points up we seemed to be well on our way but Avondale quickly replied with a well taken goal of there own to leave us 1-9 to 1-6 ahead at the break.
The second period descended into a battle of attraction, each time we threatened to pull away the locals came back at us but a superb Dan Kelly point settled us and we hung on for a deserved but hard fought win.
The points were shared by Gavin and Brendan Barton, Anto O’Neill, Kelly and O’Gorman and in what was a solid all round performance.
We next play Avoca in Enniskerry next Thursday (August 4) to decide who tops the group.
Many thanks to the large and vocal support who travelled down to cheer us on. Looking forward to seeing you all again next Thursday as we host a Championship game in the village which rarely happens.
Team: Ian Kirwan, Luke Dalton, Brendan Fitzgerald, James Cahill, Eoin Byrne, Dan Kelly, Luke Wrynn, Craig Williams, Seamus O’Gorman, Stephen Cahill, Gavin Barton, Jack Conroy, Anto O’Neill, Brendan Barton, Mark Tyndall. Subs used: Donal Finch, James Moloney, Alan King.
Cúl Camp: This took place on the week of July 18 to 22 and over 60 kids had a great week of fun and games in glorious sunshine. Thanks to Robert McHugh and his team of coaches and congrats to Boy of the Camp, Billy Corrigan, and Girl of the Camp, Kayleigh Cronin.
Juvenile training continues on Friday nights at 7pm in the field for Nursery, Under-8s and 10s. All are welcome.
Lotto - Winning numbers on July 25 were 23, 24, 28, 32. Bonus 35.
No jackpot winner, match three numbers receive €250 each. Thanks to all buyers and sellers of club lotto tickets for continued support.
Ladies notes: Ladies have a huge championship game this Sunday, August 7, when we entertain Coolkenno in Enniskerry.
Time of throw in has not yet been confirmed (check club website and Facebook page at wwwenniskerrygaaclub.com). Best of luck to Aoife, Heather and the girls. Tinahely side. With a large turn out of 18 players they would have been better suited to playing two teams: S Byrne, A Kavanagh, C Nacey, S Nacey, S Byrne, A Mooney, H McEllhinney, D O’ Loughlin, S Edwards, S Wilson, V Toomey, P Toomey, A Downes, M Byrne, J Thomas, P Lambert, M Lacey, A Fox.
A big thank you to all the parents who done the club proud in providing tea, coffee and oceans of food after the games and especially those who looked after the catering.
The Under-12 footballers had a very comprehensive win in Bray against Bray on Monday, July 18, on a score of 3-10 to 1-05, it looks like the club could have another referee in the shape of John Gunning who had to make his debut on the night, as the official referee failed to turn up after Aughrim made the long journey. The Under-12 hurlers played Michael Dwyers on Monday night last and really put it up to them. loosing out eventually on a score of 4-05 to 0-03.
Cúl Camps was another massive success this year with a record 130 kids taking part. Thanks to Pat Bracken and Majella O’Shea for co-ordinating the camp. Dermot Toomey and Aoife Stafford were players of the camp. Each and every child enjoyed the week as was evident on their smiley faces throughout the camp. The only negative was the lack of Kellogs gear for the kids. The club is assured that Hugh Kenny will personally make sure that each child will get their gear as soon as possible. end. St Kevin’s scored 2-07 from placed balls, while Derry Gaels got all their scores bar one from play.
Well done to the lads who kept their heads high and kept plugging away to the very end.
Scorers: Adam Keegan 2-02, John Toomey 1-02 Philip Toomey 1-00, Dylan Lynch 0-01 Evan Doyle 0-01. Oisin Dunne as always was a colossal in defence while Dylan Byrne again impressed in goal, making some fine saves. Next up will be Carnew in the league.