Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
December 08, 2014
RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 08 DECEMBER 2014
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 01 December 2014 were 07 12 20 27. There was No Jackpot Winner of €4,800 and 1 Match 3 Winner [Shane Bolton C/O Geashill P/O] [€200]. Next week's draw will take place in Doyle's, Killeigh on Monday 15th December 2014.
CLUB AGM
There was a large turnout at the AGM of Raheen GAA which took place last Friday 05th December in the clubhouse Geashill . 2014 has been the most successful year ever for the club and the Intermediate Championship, Div 2 League and Div 4 League Cups all won by Raheen Footballers this year took pride of place at the top table on the night. There were many issues discussed and agreed upon. The following officers were elected :
Chairman - John Hackett; Vice Chairman - Niall Carthy ; Secretary - Eddie Kaye ; Ass Secretary - Padraig Direen; Treasurer - Owenie Connor ; Ass Treasurer - Matthew O'Byrne ; PRO - Ray Garry ; Membership Officers: Paddy Bracken & Padraig Direen; County Board Delegates: John Hackett & Ray Garry; Joint Club Presidents: Sean Carthy & Malachy Bolton. The following Committee members were also elected: Ger Plunkett, Liam Boland Jnr, John Garry, Pauric Pierce, Mariena Corcoran, P J Corcoran, Declan Costello, Brendan Byrne, Sean Carthy & Hughie Bolton.
RAHEEN SUPPORTERS CLOTHING
Following the success in winning the Intermediate Championship Final the Range of Official Raheen Supporters Clothing including Replica Jersies, Hoodies, T-Shirts & Rain Jackets are again available to order. All Items are available in most sizes from Kids to Adults. To place an order or obtain prices please contact Mariena Corcoran [Phone (087) 9421814 - AFTER 4 PM]. In respect of the Replica Jersies orders can only be placed with the supplier for a minimum quantity of 6 of any 1 size. With Christmas fast approaching these would make an ideal gift for friends or family.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS DVD
A Special Pack containing 2 DVD's of both the Intermediate Championship Final and Replay including interviews and pictures has been produced and is available at a cost of €15. To place an order please contact John Hackett (086 668 2822) OR Eddie Kaye (086 075 7679) .
SUPPORT RAHEEN GAA CLUB - GAA National Club Draw.
Prizes include Trip with the 2015 All Stars, Corporate Package to the 2015 All Ireland Football and Hurling Finals, Holiday and Shopping Vouchers. For full list of prizes and terms check out www.gaa.ie/clubzone/national-club-draw . Draw takes place on Friday 27 Feb 2015. Tickets cost €10 each with all funds raised on tickets sold through Raheen GAA Club being retained by the club. Tickets can be obtained from John Hackett, Eddie Kaye or any Committee Member. All Support would be appreciated.
DINNER DANCE
The Raheen GAA Dinner Dance & Presentation of Medals to the all conquering Raheen Intermediate Football Championship & Div 2 Football League winning teams and the Div 4 Football League winning team takes place on Saturday 24 Jan 2015 in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Tickets can be obtained from any of the committee members.
BEST OF LUCK
Raheen GAA Club would like to wish the Best of Luck to Rhode in the Leinster Senior Club Final against Dublin's St Vincents this Sunday in Navan.\NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 08 DECEMBER 2014
U16 FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL
After the disappointment of losing the Championship Final Na Fianna U16 Footballers had an opportunity to capture another title in the Div 2 League Final against Rhode last Saturday afternoon in Cappincur and this time Na Fianna were not going to be denied as they led from start to finish and ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-08. Na Fianna were quickly out of the blocks as they got off the mark with the first 3 points from Ian and David (2) Buckley before Rhode opened their account with a point on 8 mins. Na Fianna responded with 2 more points from Cathal Curran and Stephen Pierce. The sides then swapped a point apiece before Rhode had their best spell in the game in the last 10 mins of the half as they added 4 points to Na Fianna's 2 again from Cathal Curran and Stephen Pierce and so at the break Na Fianna were just shading it as they led 0-08 to 0-06. Na Fianna got the perfect start to the second half when inside the first min Stephen Pierce just outside the square jumped up superbly to catch a shot from midfield to pass it out to Joey Keenahan on the right wing who in turn sent it across to David Buckley on the left side of the square and he buried it past the keeper into the top right corner of the net for the first goal. Within a min Rhode tapped over a point for their first score of the second half but Na Fianna replied with 2 more points from Joey keenahan and Colin Keogh. Then on 10 mins Na Fianna nearly wrapped it up when David Buckley's goal bound shot came back off the upright and in the play that followed Rhode were dealt a blow when their centre forward Dan Molloy picked up a bad knee injury and had to be stretchered off. Just after play resumed Conor Langton tagged on another Na Fianna point but then on 20 mins Joey Keenahan picked up a 2nd yellow reducing Na Fianna to 14 players for the last 10 mins and Rhode capitalised on it 2 mins later when they got in to score a goal. Any hope of a Rhode comeback were quashed when David Buckley and Conor Langton fired over Na Fianna's final 2 points with 5 mins left and though Rhode scored the final point deep in stoppage time it was just a consolation score. Then on the final whistle Coiste na Nog Chairman and fellow Na Fianna clubman Pauric Pierce was on on hand to present the winning Shield to a delighted Na Fianna captain Adam Kelly.
NA FIANNA: Shane Gorry, Jamie Ballesty, Adam Kelly, Aaron McKenna, Reece Seery, Cathal Curran (0-02), Peter Walsh, John Ridgeway, Joey Keenahan (0-01), David Buckley (1-04), Ray Daly, Ian Buckley (0-01), Stephen Pierce (0-02), Colin Keogh (0-01), Conor Langton (0-02).
SUBS: John Paul Casey (for Reece Seery), Kaelyn Thompson (for Ian Buckley), Conor Brophill, Eoin Corcoran, Lee Mulpeter, Craig Strong, Eoin Garry, Brian Keogh
NA FIANNA FOOTBALL
All the Na Fianna Football Teams have now concluded their playing campaigns for this year over the last few weeks after what was a very long season. The club would like to thank the various management teams for their time and effort they all put in throughout the year. Also thank you to all the players and management for the many enjoyable and entertaining games played throughout the year.
