The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
GLENFLESK
GAA CLUB NOTES
U16 Co. League: Glenflesk 3 -- 09 Laune Rangers 1 -- 19 Glenflesk’s under sixteens valiant effort just came up short against Laune Rangers in a highly entertaining game in Killorglin on Monday evening. It was the home side who got the better start and raced into a one four to one point lead early as they moved the ball quickly into their dangerous full forward line. Glenflesk then settled down and a brilliant point from Dylan Roche plus scores from wing forward Brian O Connor and marauding corner back Evan Lucey, who scored from forty meters out, kept them in touch. From Jack O Donoghues pinpoint kick out, two quick passes found Luke Crowley to put over another long range effort. It was the Killorglin side who finished the half stronger though, and they held a comfortable half time lead. Glenflesk needed an early goal to get back in the game and they got it when Roche outjumped the goalie to fist a three pointer soon after the restart. John Kelleher’s rocket of a shot then barely cleared the crossbar as another goal so nearly arrived. The team in all white then reasserted their dominance with three of the next four points before there was another late surge from Glenflesk. Kelleher finished brilliantly from a tight angle off the ground as Glenflesk’s tactic of sending high balls in near the goal proved fruitful. From another one of these missiles, Roche found a miniscule bit of space and blasted a shot that nearly burst the net with almost all the home defenders back on the goal line. It was to be the last score of the game as time elapsed soon after. A fine performance for the second week in a row from the under sixteen’s. Laune Rangers are a very strong team at this level with some very clever footballers. They were under pressure here at the end to hold on as Glenflesk showed no signs of giving up. A win over Kilcummin in their final game will qualify the lads for a semifinal. On the evidence of the last two weeks that is imminently achievable. Team Jack O Donoghue, Donal Murphy, Stephen Moynihan, Evan Lucey, Sean Guerin, Cian Lynch, Ignatius O Leary, Eoghan Kelly, Darragh O Connell, Luke Crowley, Brian O Connor, Darragh O Connor, Dylan Roche, Gearoid Healy, Liam O Donoghue, Jack Leader, Darragh McCormick.
Intermediate Championship
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Glenflesk 1 - 09 Spa 3 - 13 An early second half surge from Spa gave them victory over Glenflesk in round two of the Intermediate Championship in a game full of incident on Saturday evening. After losing in the opening round to Na Gaeil it was Glenflesk who were quicker to get going in the opening stages. Moving the ball noticeably quicker than they had the previous week, they won three quick frees which were converted clinically by Darragh Roche. Spa eventually got on the scoreboard with a free by Michael O Donoghue. They then got the first goal of the game. David Spillane reacting quickest after his first shot had been blocked to blast a shot to the back of the net. This score gave Spa a one one to three points lead at the first water break. On the return to action there was a five minute period of frenzied drama. Firstly Spillane broke through to nab his second goal. He coolly dinked the ball into the top corner of the net. Glenflesk responded immediately. After Padraig Healy had done well to break down a long delivery, Darragh Roche latched on to the loose ball and smacked it past the despairing dive of James Devane to score his second brilliant goal within a week. There was to be no let up on the action. Spa surged forward within seconds and were awarded a penalty. Evan Cronin stepped forward to take it. He looked confident as he tried to place it in the corner. Marc Kelleher though, was not to be beaten. He dived brilliantly low to his left to push the ball away for a forty five. Roche added another free for Glenflesk before Dara Moynihans score just before the whistle gave the away side a two four to one five lead at the half way stage. At this juncture the match was there to be seized upon by either side. It was Spa who were to take control. From the throw in, Ciaran Spillane pointed within fifteen seconds. Evan Cronin, who had been so pivotal in Spa’s O Donoghue Cup win over Glenflesk last year, then got his first score of the game with a classy shot with his left foot. With Glenflesk down to fourteen as Padraig Healy was black carded, Niall O Mahony, David Spilane, and center back Dan O Donoghue all added points as Spa were completely dominant and in control as the ball very rarely passed beyond their midfield. Dara Moynihan then added the goal to end any doubts about the result. He strode on to a loose ball and passed it into the net along the ground. As the second water break arrived Spa had pulled away to a three ten to one five lead. Daniel O Brien scored Glenflesk’s first point of the half as they began to see more of the ball. Cronin and sub Conor Stack increased Spa’s winning total before Jeff O Donoghue scored two points as time expired. Spa now look good to progress to the quarter finals, have a good spread of scorers and are very strong in the middle of the field. For Glenflesk, Currow await next weekend and they will hope to get their first win of the competition after facing off against two potential winners in the first two rounds.
Glenflesk Team: Marc Kelleher, Gearoid O’Leary, Chris O’Donoghue, Shane Courtney, Kieran A O’Donoghue, Brian O’Donoghue, Denis O’Connor, Daniel O’Brien (0-1), Conor O’Donoghue, Padraig Healy, Ian Roche, Jeff O’Donoghue (0-2), Sean Doherty, Darragh Roche (1-6 (6f)), Patrick D’Arcy. Subs: Alan Murphy, Danny Lucey, Dara Fleming, Peter Cronin
u12 League Glenflesk under twelve’s were unlucky to lose to their Gneeveguilla equivalent in a high scoring game in the County League on Sunday evening. Both teams got some great scores with Gneeveguilla’s four goal start to the match proving decisive. Glenflesk youngsters battled hard, showing great spirit, and only for some great goalkeeping, could have got back to win. Well done to all involved in both of the games played this evening in front of a very well behaved crowd.
U14 County League: Congratulations to our U14s who had a winning start last Friday evening in their county league game at home against Kenmare. Well done to both teams who played a very good game despite the conditions. The final score was Glenflesk 5-10 Kemare 1-5.
Our u14s are away to Dr. Crokes on Wednesday 12 August at 7pm