RAHEEN GAA CLUB SECRETARY: MICK GUINAN ; PHONE: (087) 9082883 P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803 G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 02 SEP 2008 LOTTO The numbers drawn in last Monday night's Lotto were 5 6 20 28 . There was no Jackpot winner and 2 Match 3 winners [Brian Daly, Killeigh C/O Doyles ; Padraig O'Grady C/O Killeigh PO] [?100 each]. Next weeks jackpot is ?3,400 with the draw taking place in Carruthers Geashill on Monday 08 Sep. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The Raheen Intermediate Footballers gained their first win of the championship this year and in doing so qualified for the quarter-final when they overcame the challenge of Bracknagh in Gracefield last Sunday morning on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-05. Raheen opened the scoring early with a point inside the first minute and another in the 5th minute both from David Crombie and in between which were awarded a penalty for a foul on John Crombie but David Crombie's shot was saved by the Bracknagh keeper. Over the following 10 minutes the sides exchanged 2 points apiece with the Raheen scores from John Crombie and Bracknagh added another point in the 17th minute. Over the remaining 15 minutes of the half Raheen added another 3 points from Danny McEvoy(2) and John Crombie which was replied to by a single point for Bracknagh. This saw Raheen leading at the break by 0-07 to 0-04. If the first half was a well balanced affair, then the second half was completely one-sided and dominated by Raheen During the first 10 minutes of the half Raheen added 3 points from Conor Carroll, Danny McEvoy and David Crombie, the last of which was from a free which was awarded following the dismissal of the Bracknagh keeper on a straight red card. In the 15th minute the win was secured by Raheen when they scored their first goal from David Crombie who finished to the net a pass from Danny McEvoy. Raheen then added a further 3 points over the following 5 minutes from David Crombie, Conor Carroll and Danny McEvoy. In the 24th minute Bracknagh scored a pointed free which proved to be their only score of the half but Raheen went straight down the field and scored their second goal from Paddy Rigney who reacted quickest to punch the ball to the net when a shot from David Crombie was punched clear by the replacement Bracknagh keeper. Over the remaining 5 minutes Raheen added another 2 points from Liam Boland and John Crombie to secure the win which coupled with St Brigids emphatic win over Clara at the same time in Tullamore secured Raheen's place in the quarter-final. RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, Tommy Spollen, Stephen Byrne, Ciaran Coughlan, Liam Boland (0-01), Padraig Bracken, Shane Carroll, Conor Carroll (0-02), Mark Gorman, Paddy Rigney (1-00), Danny McEvoy (0-04), Cathal Maher, Damien Arnold, David Crombie (1-04), John Crombie (0-04). SUBS: Garrett Garry (for Damien Arnold), Darren Monagher (for David Crombie), Damien Arnold (for Cathal Maher) . INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Raheen Intermediate Footballers have been drawn against Doon in the quarter final of the Intermediate Championship which will take place on Saturday week (13th September) at 4:30pm in O'Connor Park Tullamore. We would encourage as many locals as possible to come along to give a very large support to the team. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Raheen Junior Footballers have been drawn against Clonmore Harps in the Semi-Final of the Junior B Football Championship which will take place on Saturday week (13th September) at 3:00pm in O'Connor Park Tullamore. As tjis forms part of a double header for Raheen with the Intermediate match we would encourage as many locals as possible to come along to give a very large support to the team. SYMPATHY Raheen GAA would like to extend deepest sympathy to the family of the Late Mick Joyce, Kilcooney following their recent bereavement. RIP NA FIANNA GAA CLUB SECRETARY: PAURIC PEARSE ; PHONE: (087) 6833535 P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803 G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE : 02 SEP 2008 NA FIANNA GAA ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL DRAW Na Fianna GAA are organising a fundraising draw in conjunction with the All-Ireland Football Final with a first prize of 2 Stand Tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final and overnight accommodation for 2 people in the Temple Bar Hotel, Dublin the night beforehand (A much sought after prize for any GAA supporter from Kerry or Tyrone!!! ) with runner up prizes of ?200 and ?100 . Draw will be held in the High Chaparel, Geashill on Staurday 13th September . Tickets available from any of the following: Pauric Pearse, Jim Pearse, Ray Garry, Mick Dunne, Brendan Byrne, P J Corcoran, Enda Daly, Pat Reynolds, Ollie Rigney, John Malone, Tom Keogh, Damien Cunningham, David Gorry, Liam Boland, Ciaran Cummins, Camillus Kelly, Tommy Hyland, Sean Lalor. All support would be much appreciated. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna Minor Footballers conclude the group phase and will be aiming to secure a place in the Quarter-Final of the Minor Football Championship when they take on Ballycumber/ Tubber in Geashill this Wednesday (03rd September) at 7:00pm. All support would be appreciated. U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U16 Footballers who were already through to the semi-final completed the group stage of the championship with a fine win over Ballycumber/Tubber in Ballycumber last Wednesday evening on a scoreline of 4-07 to 2-09. Ballycumber/Tubber started thegame well and opened the scoring with 4 pointed frees inside the first 10 minutes followed by a point from play in the 13th minute all without reply. Na Fianna had to wait until the 16th minute to open their account with a point from Jack Keogh. From the resultant kickout Na Fianna fed the ball straight back in to the full forward line where it was received by Gavin Ridgeway and he passed to Richie Reynolds who turned and shot the ball to the net for the opening goal. Na Fianna then drew level in the 21st minute with a pointed free from Richie Reynolds before Ballycumber/Tubber went back in front with a point in the 26th minute followed immediately by their opening goal when their no 8 ran straight through from midfield to blast his shot to the net. This saw Ballycumber/Tubber leading at the break by 1-06 to 1-02. Na Fianna reduced the defecit with 2 points in a row inside the first 5 minutes of the second half from Gavin Ridgeway and Brian Crombie but Ballycumber/Tubber increased the lead further over the following 10 minutes by adding 1-02 without reply. Then over the next 10 minutes Na Fianna scored another 3 points from Jason Darby (2) and Richie Reynolds replied to by a single point fro Ballycumber/Tubber which proved to be their last score of the game. In the last minute of normal time Ballycumber/Tubber seemed assured of the win when they led by 5 points and those in attendance could not have predicted the spectacular finish that Na Fianna would make. Firstly Michael James Pierce who seconds earlier had missed a similar opportunity received a pass just outside the square weaved his way around a number of defenders to blast a shot to the net for a goal. Immediately from the kickout Na Fianna scored another goal an almost replica of the one just beforehand but this time Jamie Buckley applied the finishing touch. Not finished yet in the second minute of stoppage time Na Fianna were awarded a free around the 45m line which was taken by Jason Darby who lobbed the ball into the square and the ball dipped in over the keeper and directly into the net for the third goal in as many minutes to seal the win for Na Fianna. NA FIANNA: Adam Kinahan, Barry Spollen, Dan Floody, Paddy Gordon, David Jordan, Brian Corcoran, Padraig Reynolds, Jack Keogh (0-01), Jason Floody, Brian Crombie (0-01), Michael James Pierce (1-00), Dean Cahill, Gary Martin, Gavin Ridgeway (0-01), Richie Reynolds (1-02). SUBS: Jason Darby (1-02)(for Gary Martin), Jamie Buckley (1-00)(for Gavin Ridgeway) U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL The Na Fianna U16 Footballers have been drawn against neighbours St Broughans in the Semi-Final of the Championship which will take place on Wednesday 17th September at 6:30pm in Gracefield. With a place in the county final at stake we would encourage as many locals as possible to come along to give the team a huge support. Best of luck to players and management. U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Na Fianna U14 Footballers take on Ballycumber/Tubber in the Semi-Final of the Championship next Monday 08th September at 7:00pm in Cappincur. With a place in the county final at stake we would encourage as many locals as possible to come along to give the team a huge support. Best of luck to players and management. U10 FOOTBALLERS - TRIP TO CROKE PARK The Na Fianna U10 Footballers had a very enjoyable day out to Croke Park last week. Na Fianna GAA would like to thank each of the following whose generous sponsorship made the trip possible: Camillus Kelly (C. Kelly & Sons ) , Derek Martin (High Chaparel), Jim Hamilton (Hamiltons) and all the parents who helped out on the day . KICKING COMPETITION Na Fianna GAA would like congratulate and wish best of luck to the following who qualified for the next stage from the kicking competition held in O'Connor Park last Sunday: U10 - David Buckley & U12 - Shane Dolan. Tweet

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