Intermediate Football County Final Fixture:

 

Cu Chulainns Vs Harlesden Harps 

Sunday 24th September 2017

At Ruislip

3.30pm

Intermediate Semi Final Football result:

Cu Chulainns needed a strong finish to see off St Josephs at Ruislip on Saturday, and secure their place in this year's Intermediate Championship final. 

Cu Chulainns seemed to be easing into their stride when Kyle Feehily's strike edged them into a 0-3 to 0- 2 lead after eight minutes. Conan O'Brien and Gerard Byrne were dominating midfield, with the movement of Cu Chulainns' forward line causing Joes problems, coupled with some slick handling.

A minute later, though, Gary Walsh flattened Shane Ruane with a shoulder in the square and referee Conor Conneely had no hesitation in awarding a penalty, which Eamonn McGovern despatched to the roof of the net.  Fiachra McArdle replied with a free while Ruane landed two frees of his own.

Joes were working tirelessly in defence and Cu Chulainns' early vigour and effectiveness had been nullified. Joes got lucky when Declan O'Loughlin's high ball ricocheted off a Cu Chulainns player and over Sean Maloney's bar, and the lead was up to four.

Cu Chulainns Responded through three Fiachra McArdle points (two frees) late in the half and ended the half one point behind. 

Half time score: Cu Chulainns 0.07 St. Josephs 1.05

It was far from smooth sailing for Cu Chulainns who trailed by four points early in the second half when Mark Porter netted the Joes' second goal.

But Joes wouldn't trouble the scorers again until deep into injury-time, and by that time Cu Chulainns had racked up six points including two from Ger Byrne and a monster score from corner back Connor Harrington. 

Yet another score from Fiachra McArdle (his eight) ensured we progressed to the final on September 24th.

Final Score: Cu Chulainns 0.14  St. Josephs 2.06

CU CHULAINNS: Sean Maloney; Conor Harrington (0- 1), Camillus Donnelly, Christopher Teague; Sean Dirrane, Gary Walsh, Conan O'Brien; Gerard Byrne (0-2), Cianan Byrne (0-1); Anthony Tighe, Darren McManus, Conor Donnellan; Kyle Feehily (0-1), Brendan Breen (0-1), Fiachra McArdle (0-8, 5f). SUBS: Brian McVeigh for Feehily, Paddy Glennon for Donnellan.

ST JOSEPHS: Conor Hallasey; Liam Clifford, Tomas Stenson, Damien Hanahoe; Declan O'Mahoney, Gearoid Holland, Mark Porter (1-0); James Gartlan, Declan O'Loughlin (0-1); Shane King, Eamon McGovern (1-1, 1xPen), James Cooper; Gary Gillespie, Shane Ruane (0-3f), Neil McAlynn. SUBS: Pierce McGirr for King, Donald Coppingham for Cooper, Paddy Gregory (0-1) for Gartlan.

Senior Hurling 

Cu Chulainns have qualified for the Senior hurling county Semi Final with a game to spare.

The Semi-final will be played on September 30th with full details to follow.

Congratulations

Huge Congratulations to long serving dual player Aidan Power and his wife Ciara on the recent birth of twin girls Caoimhe and Sarah.

Club Dinner Dance

Club Awards night will be held in the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheath on Sat 17th November.

All players and members past and present are invited to attend please contact any club members for tickets.

Club Lotto (Game 39 - Wk8)

Latest lotto outstandings and player progress sheets updated here: http://cuchulainnsgaa.com/club-lotto/ 

- after week 8 of game 39 we have 2 winners - Sandra Coyne, Conor Harrington - both winning £400 each. Congratulations!

If anyone wants to join the Cu Chulainns club lotto, it's £2 per week to join via standing order, or alternatively pay £100 up front for the year. So if you have any friends or relatives, whether they're in the UK or back in Ireland, encourage them to join as our club lotto is one of the main ways we keep the club going financially.

Just email [email protected] or text 07810898657 with your 6 numbers between 1 and 59 inclusive and you will be entered for the beginning of the next new game.

Training for 2017 

Training is ongoing!

Training is ongoing on Tuesday & Thursday nights @ 7.15 for Senior Hurling and Intermediate Football- We train at Old Shootershillian Sports & Social Club, Mayday Gardens, Broadwalk, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 8NP. Closest rail station is Kidbrooke. Lifts available if required from lots of areas. Changing rooms & showers available at both locations. Any questions please contact club secretary Joe Cashman on 07796985475 or [email protected] or see our website www.cuchulainnsgaa.com

Looking to join CúChulainns?

Cú Chulainns is one of the oldest London GAA clubs with a proud & competitive track record so join in on the action today as either a player or a social member!

Club Contacts
Secretary - Joe Cashman - (07796985475)
Chairman - Mick Biggane - (07809594352) 

Cianan Byrne - Football Secretary - (07958203743)

Hurling Secretary - John Brady - (07799647832)

 

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