Rathkeale GAA notes
July 21, 2015
Rathkeale enjoy an impressive week in Junior A Hurling Championship
Rathkeale took 3 points from 4 in their two Championship outings over the last 6 days. Last Thursday evening we played Adare in Askeaton where only a win would suffice if we were to have any chance of progressing into the business end of Championship. The boys in blue responded to the challenge and enjoyed a fine win. As the old saying goes "Goals win matches" and this was certainly the case with Shane Hourigan firing 2-1 and Damien Quaid hitting 1-02. Further points from Martin Roche 0-02, Eoghan O'Connor 0-01, Gearoid Mulcaire 0-01 and Darren Jones 0-01 put the game beyond Adare and ensured a good victory for Rathkeale on a scoreline of 3-08 to 1-07.
Three days later our hurlers were out again, this time Rathkeale took on Templeglantine on Sunday evening in Newcastle West. In what was an entertaining game of hurling Rathkeale enjoyed a 5 point lead at the break, leading on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-8. The all important goal came from Eoghan O'Connor on the 14th minute. The second half was as entertaining as the first, with Templeglantine now a lot more dominant than they had been and they eventually levelled the game with a very late goal. Rathkeale will feel disappointed having missed many opportunities to have increased their lead throughout the game and also with the concession of the late goal. Final score was Rathkeale 1-15, Templeglantine 1-15. Scorers on the night for Rathkeale - Damien Quaid 0-12, Eoghan O'Connor 1-00, Mikey Morrissey 0-02, Darren Jones 0-01.
Rathkeale now top the group however with two matches remaining with Templantine to play Monagea and Kileedy to play Adare means that it is still all to play for. Having said all that we are in a very strong position to finish in the top three so a quarter final spot should be secure as a minimum. Well done to all involved to date!
Senior Footballers
Our senior footballers Played Na Piarsaigh in Div-1 of the county league in the Bog Garden on Tuesday 30th June. After a close and exciting game we were eventually beaten 2-11 to 2-09. This result leaves us in the lower half of the table but with 2 back matches to play, we still have a chance to improve on that position.
Senior Football Championship
Preparations are on-going for our next championship game against Ballylanders on the weekend of 9th August and our final group game against Monaleen on the weekend of 30th August. We are at the bottom of the table currently but wins in our remaining games would still see us qualify for the knockout stages. Still all to play for!!.
West Minor Hurling Championship
The minor hurling championship involving the combined Granagh/Ballingarry & Rathkeale resumes this Tuesday night when we play St Kierans in the Bog Garden at 7.30pm. Your support will be welcome.
County Premier Minor Football Championship
This competition finally got underway for our lads last Wednesday evening (15th July) in the Bog Garden. In what was an entertaining game of football our lads drew with Mungret on a score line of 0-15 to 2-09.
Next up after that will be a trip to Kildimo on Friday 24th July. There are also 2 games against Adare and South Liberties from before the leaving cert that were not played and both of these need to be re-scheduled. Training continues.
Tickets - Munster U21 Hurling Final
The Munster U21 Hurling Final has been confirmed for Ennis Thursday July 30th 7.30pm. It will be an all ticket game. Please text Pat Sheahan (Secretary) your ticket quota by Sunday 26th July by 6pm.
BorD na nOg fixtures
Under 14 football v Monaleen away on Wednesday 22nd July at 7.15pm
Under 12 hurling v St Kierans Thursday 23rd July in Coolcappa at 7.15pm
Under 16 hurling v St Kierans on Monday 27th July in the Bog Garden.
Under 8 hurling blitz this Friday evening 24th July in Mick Neville
Underage Training
All under age football training continues on Mondays at 6.30pm and under age hurling training on Wednesdays at 6.30pm. If anyone is not receiving texts about this please contact Mike Barrett 087 9162184
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Dates for your Diary - Upcoming Fixtures:
Monday 20th July: U16F v Ballybricken in The Bog Garden 7.15pm.
Thursday 23rd July: JBFC Q-final, Knockaderry v Ballysteen in The Bog Garden at 7.30pm.
Saturday 25th July: West SHC Semi-final: NCW V Gran/B'garry in The Bog Garden at 7pm.
Sunday 26th July: MHC (13-a-side) Away V Askeaton 12 noon.
