Hurlers start campaign with a win
DIVISION ONE HURLING LEAGUE Shanballymore 0-13 Harbour Rovers 2-20
In wonderful sunshine in Shanballymore last Sunday our hurlers kicked off the league campaign with a fine win. Before I start the match report, I would like to mention debutants Darragh O’Brien and Marc Moloney. Darragh worked very hard over the hour looking very comfortable at this level and Marc impressed with his calmness on the ball when introduced. It is great to see new faces itching to make the team.
It was hard fought but that is always the way when playing Shanballymore as they will fight to the last whistle. They started the scoring after a minute but we responded quickly with a point each from Stevie and Peter Condon. Shanballymore levelled after seven minutes but from our next attack we were awarded a free 20 yards out. Stevie Condon stepped up and buried it into the roof of the net. We then exchanged two points apiece with ours coming from Stevie. We then went five points clear with eight to go in the half with points from Stevie and Peter. Shanballymore responded with two of their own to bring it back to three going into injury time. We then had two points on the bounce from Stevie again and John O’Sullivan who was beginning to influence the game more and more from centre forward. Shanballymore had time for one more score to leave it 1-8 to 0-7 at the break. We had the aid of the wind for the second half so things were looking up.
Shanballymore started the scoring in the second half with a point which was quickly responded to by Davy Pyne with a fine score. They got another point but Stevie replied with a free. Stevie tapped over another free on 40 mins which Shanballymore replied with a free of their own. Stevie replied with two points in a minute to put us in a strong position. Marc Moloney was introduced at this stage for Ed Roche who had worked his socks off. John O’Sullivan hit his second point of the day next with a great strike. Shanballymore got two points in a row but we were still looking strong and replied with a great score by Podge Hannon. Shanballymore scored a free with nine minutes to go but it would be their last score as we finished strongly with 1-5 for the remainder of the half. The first point was a free for Stevie and then Darragh O’Brien who had been moved to the full forward line scored 3 points in a row to top off his fine performance. Our last point was scored by a man whose performance I thought deserved it, Jessie Walsh, who had worked tirelessly over the hour. The last score was a nice one too with our inspirational leader Thomas Condon finishing to the net with aplomb!
Other subs introduced in the second half were Jerome Fitzgibbon, Harvey McGrath and John Blackburn who all played their part and I am sure we will see a lot more of for the rest of the year. The management team of Mikey, Denis Gallagher, Kevin Hannon, John Condon, Kevin O’Callaghan and Fergal Moloney will be happy with some of the play on Sunday as some of the link up play throughout was excellent. There will be plenty to work on but it is a good start.
Team: Stephen Dunne, Bart O’Keeffe, Denis Gallagher, Phillip Blackburn, Darragh O’Brien, Sean Finn, Thomas Condon, Davy Pyne, Podge Hannon, Jessie Walsh, John O’Sullivan, Peter Condon, Emmett Sheehan, Stevie Condon and Ed Roche. Subs: Marc Moloney, Jerome Fitzgibbon, Harvey McGrath and John Blackburn.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL Clyda Rovers 1-4 Glanworth 0-11
I just wanted to say a very well done to our junior footballers who started their campaign with a fine win away to Clyda. It is never easy to go there any time so it is great to start with a win there. I wasn’t at the game so I don’t have a report. But I’m sure the confidence gained from this will stand them in good stead. Well done to all involved.
GLANWORTH GAA SCRAP METAL COLLECTION FUNDRAISER
Glanworth GAA is organising a scrap metal collection on the weekend of Saturday, 9th April from 10am to 4pm at the old Co-Op Yard, P51 VR70. All funds raised will go towards the development of club facilities that already include a community gym, lit walkway and playing fields.
All unwanted scrap metal, batteries, motors, aluminium, copper electric cable, brass, lead, zinc, wire etc would be greatly appreciated. By donating, however big or small, you will help raise funds for the club and our facilities for the community. This scrap metal collection is for anyone who has metal to get rid of!
Larger items such as farm machinery and scrap cars can be collected from your home, yard or place of business, at a time that suits you. Contact William on 0861089282 or Ciaran 086-3761816 to arrange this. You can also contact STR directly to arrange larger collections. Call them on 025-84162 and tell them it is for “Glanworth GAA”
Further information available from club officers or contact William on 0861089282 or Ciaran 086-3761816.
LOTTO 2022
The new season for the lotto is fast approaching. It will be starting on 16th April and the jackpot for the 1st draw will be €6,400. €50 for the year if you are interested and there will be promotors out selling right now. So please support if you can. It is greatly appreciated.
Result of draw held on 19/03/2022 - numbers 7, 18, 20, 26. No winner. 4 x €25 prizes - Don Sheehan c/o Evelyn O’Brien, Fergal and Lorraine Whelton c/o Liam Cotter, Elaine Cahill c/o Tommy Fitzgibbon, Martin Lyons c/o O’Donnell’s Bar.
FIXTURES
Division Two League vs Newmarket in Newmarket at 12 noon, Sunday 3rd. Junior Football vs Grange at Glanworth 5pm Saturday 2nd TBC.
ST DOMINIC’S JUVENILE RESULTS
24th March U15 Div 3 hurling – St Dominic’s 2-6 Kildorrery 2-6. 26th March U13 Div 2 football – St Dominic’s 6-11 Killavullen 3-11. 27th March U17 Div 2 football – St Dominic’s 1-6 Croke Rovers 5-12. 27th March U12 football – St Dominic’s 9-12 Liscarroll/Churchtown 1-0.
FIXTURES
Friday, 1st April U17 Div 3 hurling in Ballyhooly v Ballycastle Gaels at 6.30pm. Monday, 4th April U12 football in Glanworth v St Kevin’s at 6.30pm. Wednesday, 6th April U15 Div 3 football in Glanworth v St Kevins at 6.30pm.