Victory against Vincents
JUNIOR A FOOTBALL LEAGUE White’s Cross 3-11 St Vincents 1-12
White’s Cross got their league campaign off to the best possible start when they recorded a victory away to St Vincents on a dry but cold Sunday afternoon last. It was Vincents that opened the scoring within one minute with a nice point from play. In truth they dominated the opening 15 minutes in terms of possession, chances created and number of scores taken.
However, while they were getting points White’s Cross were finding the back of the net. Stephen Whooley and Conor Docherty but raised green flags after they, themselves, had made a run through the defence. Barry Prendergast could have added a third goal but his shot rebounded, unluckily, off the crossbar. At the first quarter mark, though, the Cross were happy to lead on score of 2-0 to 0-04. From then to the end of the half, White’s Cross extended their lead. Luke Kelleher added the next point; the first for his side after 17 minutes had elapsed in the game. The same player got an assist to his name as he set up Conor Buckley. Conor Docherty and Stephen Whooley were really getting into their groove and their strong running caused the home side to struggle. This led to White’s Cross extending their lead by 6 points. Just before half-time a shot from distance that looked to be going over for a point, hit the White’s Cross upright. A more alert Vincent’s forward line pounced for a goal to reduce the lead to 4 points at the interval; 2-06 to 1-05.
Conor Docherty got a super score on the restart to bring his tally to 1-03 from play. Conor Buckley added another from a free shortly after to extend the lead to six points. Vincents clawed their way back into the game though when they scored the three of the next four points with Shane Cahill getting one back for White’s Cross. Cahill would also get the key score of the second half when he finished to the back of the net on the 18th minute following a fine pass from Conor Docherty who was having a great game. This had the score at 3-09 to 1-08. To their credit Vincents kept battling and added four more points from there to the end of the game. They could have reduced the gap further had it not been for assured performances from Ruairi Teehan in goal and Cormac Dervan at fullback. Some late points from Killian Ryan (from play) and Conor Buckley (from a free) also eased the pressure on a side that were living dangerously at the end.
However, the victory was deserved and a good start to the season despite missing many prominent players was very satisfying.
Team: Ruairi Teehan, Cormac Manning, Cormac Dervan, Gearoid Flemming, Cian Murphy, Ethan Ryan, Senan Ryan, Barry Prendergast, Killian Ryan (0-01), Stephen Whooley (1-00), Conor Buckley (0-04; 0-02 frees), Luke Kelleher (0-01), Conor Docherty (1-03), Shane Cahill (1-01), Donncha Murnane (0-01 free). Subs: Patrick Harrington for Shane Cahill, Richie Sherlock for Cian Murphy, Adam Kent for Senan Ryan.
U17 FOOTBALL LEAGUE St Colmcilles 4-17 St Nicks 1-06
The U17 football team got their league campaign off to a flying start when they recorded a big win over St Nicks in the first round of the Rebel Óg East Cork League. They put in a dominant performance from the off. Within a minute Sean Whelan had Colmcilles in front and a minute later Eddie Coughlan added another. St Nicks did draw level but before further points from Ruairi Quinlan and Eddie Coughlan again put Colmcilles out in front. The remainder of the half was tight enough but Colmcilles thanks to points from Rob Sheehan, Adam O’Halloran, Evan Flynn and Sean Whelan again ensured that the home side lead 0-09 to 0-05 at half-time.
The second half was all oneway traffic as Colmcilles were rampant. Riain Harden got the first of the goals, while Eddie Coughlan and Sean Whelan kept knocking over the points as Nicks were in trouble all over the field. One of the highlights of the second half was the return from injury of Sean Delaney who has been out with a knee injury. He made an immediate impact as he scored two goals for his side.
Team: John Barry, James O’Leary, Joe Dunphy, Mark O’Keeffe, Evan Flynn, Ruairi Quinlan, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Docherty, Eddie Coughlan, Bobby Riordan, Sean Whelan, Riain Harden Michael Harte, Adam O’Halloran, Cian Murphy.
U15 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Erin’s Own 5-07 Colmcilles 3-07
The U15 football team lost their opening round of the East Cork league to Erin’s Own. The damage was done in the first half when the Glounthane side had built up a 4-06 to 2-02 lead. Colmcilles made a very spirited comeback in the second half and scored a goal immediately on the restart. Jack Harte and Charlie O’Callaghan were immense in the fullback line and restricted their opponents to very few chances in a second half dominated by Colmcilles.
There were plenty of opportunities for Colmcilles to narrow the gap and make it even closer. It did not work out on this occasion but there are many positives to be taken from the game.
GAELIC 4 MOTHERS AND OTHERS AND DADS AND LADS
Our Dads and Lads got off to a great start at White’s Cross GAA grounds on Wednesday night with a big crowd turning up. Each and every one of them were flying it on the night even if they struggled to walk for the following few days as a consequence. Well done to all who took part and hopefully we will continue to see them each and every Wednesday.
The Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others also got together on the Sunday night. Note this day and time for the weekly sessions may change going forward - this will all be agreed on by the participants. The philosophy of “Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others” and “Dads and Lads” is all about exercise, fun, participation and social connection that only team sports can offer. Both “Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others” and “Dads and Lads” are open to people of all ages and no previous experience of playing football is required. For anyone interested in falling in that has not attended any of the sessions in the last week, feel free to contact Anthony on 087-6991482.