RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 13 APRIL 2015
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Tuesday 07 April 2015 were 08 13 26 30. There was No Jackpot Winner of €8,200 and NO Match 3 Winners [Match 3 Prize Doubled to €400 on Monday 13 April] . Next week's draw will take place in Direen's, Cloneygowan on Monday 21 April 2015.
SENIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1
Raheen Senior Footballers were made to pay the ultimate price for not pushing on when ahead in the closing stage of their opening Senior B Championship encounter against Ballycumber last Sunday afternoon in O'Connor Pk, Tullamore as Ballycumber claimed the win on a scoreline of 3-10 to 2-10. Ballycumber opened the scoring with a pointed free before Raheen got on the scoreboard on 3 mins with a goal when Danny McEvoy's ground pass to Dylan Hyland who dribbled it round the keeper and then his goalbound shot was knocked into his own net by a Ballycumber defender for an og. Raheen added 2 points before a quick break through the middle on 12 mins saw Ballycumber raise their first green flag. Both sides then added 3 points apiece before Ballycumber hit the net for their second goal on 25 mins but Raheen closed the half with 3 points in row to lead at the break by just the minimum 1-08 to 2-04. Raheen got the perfect start to the second half as they struck for their second goal straight from the throw in when Richie Reynolds run in from the corner saw him shoot past the keeper and tapped into the net by Dylan Hyland. Over the next 25 mins Ballycumber added 5 points to Raheen's 2. Then as the game went into the final min Raheen still led by 1 but they were made pay for trying to run down the clock as Ballycumber got in to score their 3rd goal and wrapped it up with a pointed free in stoppage time.
RAHEEN: James Boland, Mick McManamon, James Lalor, David Jordan, Niall Dempsey, Liam Boland, Mikey Keogh, Declan Byrne, Brian Kehoe, Jack Keogh, Padraig Bracken (0-01), Richie Reynolds (0-01), Dylan Hyland (1-08), Danny McEvoy, Brian Crombie.
SUBS: Brian Corcoran (for David Jordan), John Crombie (for Jack Keogh), Paddy Rigney (for Danny McEvoy).
JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Hurlers open their Junior B Championship campaign against Ballinamere this Sunday (19 April) @ 4PM in Geashill. Best of Luck to Players & Management. All Support would be appreciated.
DIVISION 4 HURLING LEAGUE
Raheen Hurlers play Brosna Gaels in their re-arranged Div 4 League encounter next Tuesday (21 April) @ 8pm in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated.
MONSTER AUCTION
Raheen GAA Club will holding a Monster Fundraising Auction on the upcoming May Bank Holiday Sunday (03 May) in the GAA Field in Geashill. There will be a wide variety of items on sale with something for everybody. If you have anything that you can donate for the auction it would be greatly appreciated and you can contact any committee member who will organise for item(s) to be collected.
MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to renew their membership as soon as possible but all membership must be paid by the end of February 2015. Subscriptions are Playing Members €30, Students/ OAP's €15 & Non Playing Members €20. Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Padraig Direen. New members are very welcome.
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.
NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 13 APRIL 2015
U14 FOOTBALL FEILE LEAGUE
Na Fianna U14 Footballers secured top place in the group of the Feile League as they made it 4 wins out of 4 by beating the previously unbeaten Edenderry in their final Rd game in Geashill last Monday week afternoon. Unlike their previous 3 games this time Na Fianna had to pull out all the stops to claim the win on a scoreline of 6-07 to 5-06 in a hugely exciting encounter. Na Fianna opened the scoring with a goal on 4 mins when Jacob Beatty's shot was blocked down by the keeper and tapped into the net by Lee Mulpeter. Na Fianna put over their first point before Edenderry got off the mark in blistering fashion with 2-01 with second goal coming from a penalty. Both sides added a point apiece before Na Fianna got their second goal when Lee Mulpeter's shot was knocked out of the keeper's hands and flicked to the net by James Bryan. Edenderry then then added a point to lead at the break by just the minimum 2-03 to 2-02. Na Fianna again made a blistering start to the second half by scoring their 3rd goal straight from the throw in as Lee Mulpeter gave a pass to the inrunning Emmett Curley who shot across goal to the left corner of the net and they added a point. Then Edenderry took control scoring 3-02 to go into what appeared to be an unasailable lead. At this stage there looked to be no way back for Na Fianna but they showed their never give up attitude as they gradually began to claw their way back into it first with 3 points followed by goal no 4 scored by Emmett Curley his second of the game on 22 mins. Edenderry who now led by 2 were awarded their second penalty on 26 mins but this time Na Fianna keeper Conor Kelly brillantly saved and the follow up shot was kicked over the bar. Then Conor's brother Gavin became super sub and the hero for Na Fianna as shortly after coming on he got in to score 2-01 himself inside the last 3 mins to turn a 3 point deficit into a 4 point win. Na Fianna now go on to the Feile Blitz Finals next weekend where they will meet Shamrocks in the Semi Final.
NA FIANNA: Conor Kelly, David Boland, David McElduff, Adam Strong, Jack Gorry, Aaron Flanagan, James Nolan (0-01), Glen Hassett, Emmett Curley (2-00), Morgan Tynan (0-01), Mikey Buckley, James Bryan (1-00), Jacob Beatty, Lee Mulpeter (1-04), Ryan Strong.
SUBS: Gavin Kelly (2-01), Ross Plunkett, David Carthy, Conor Owens, Rory Dunne, Diarmuid Walsh, Adam Mangan, Aaron Coss, Alex Bolton, Ryan Dunne, Donal Murphy, John Gorman, Cian Brophill, Dylan McDermott, Ronan Brennan.
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Na Fianna Minor Footballers were forced to concede a walkover to Edenderry due to the unavailability of players who are committed to both the Offaly Minor Football & Hurling Panels.
U14 FOOTBALL FEILE LEAGUE SEMI FINAL
Na Fianna U14 Footballers go in search of a place in the National Feile Peil na Nog Finals when they take part in the Offaly Feile League Semi Finals / Final this Friday evening (17 April) in Clara. Na Fianna will meet Shamrocks in the Semi Final @ 6:30pm and if successful will move on to the Final @ 8pm the same night. Best of Luck to players and management. All Support would be appreciated.
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U16 Footballers get their Championship campaign under next Monday (20 April) @ 7pm as they take on
neighbours St Broughans in Geashill. Best of Luck to Players & Management. All Support would be appreciated.
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Na Fianna Minor Footballers go in search of their first win as they take on neighbours St Broughans in Rd 3 of the Minor Football League next Wednesday evening (22 April) @ 7pm in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated.
BEST OF LUCK
Na Fianna GAA Football Club would like to wish the Best of Luck to our club players Kevin Kinahan, Clint Horan, and Dylan Hyland and the rest of the Offaly Minor Footballers in the Leinster Minor Football Championship 1st Rd against Dublin in Parnell Pk, Dublin this Saturday afternoon (18 April).