Under 12

Garrycastle 0-13, St. Lomans 1-04

We played St. Loman's in the final match in Group-A of this years Jim McHugh memorial tournament, and with both ourselves and St. Loman's unbeaten going into the match, it was a winner-takes-all opportunity, with the winner qualifying for the Cup semi-finals, while the loser would have to settle for the Shield semi-finals.

  The game started off at a blistering pace, with the Garrycastle team attacking and scoring within the first few seconds. However, the St. Loman's team responded immediately with a score of their own. Scores were traded between the teams in what was a very competitive game, with some strong tackling, and hits given and taken throughout the first half. Overall, Garrycastle were on top in the first half, but were wasteful with some easy chances in front of goal that would have been scored on another evening. As half-time approached, the St. Loman's team scored a late goal and point to leave the half-time score at St. Loman's 1-02 to Garrycastle 0-07.

The second half started in the same way as the first half had ended, with some fine moves up and down the pitch from both teams, but now the Garrycastle team were more clinical in front of the posts, and extended their lead by kicking over a few unanswered points. St. Loman's were working the ball down the pitch and trying for goals but our backline stood strong and denied them. This was by far the most physical challenge the players have had all year, and will surely stand to them going forward. The game ended with a victory for Garrycastle, on a scoreline of Garrycastle 0-13 to St. Loman's 1-04.   As the players walked off the field at the end of the game, all the parents in the stand gave our boys a huge round of applause, as they saw they had left everything on the field.  

With this result, Garrycastle topped group-A in the competition, and a cup semi-final awaits against Shandonagh next week.  In effect, this will be a double header as we are also playing for an under-12 county league title. All support will be greatly appreciated.

Panel

Conor McCormack, Cian Norris, Anthony Mannion, Oisin Mulvihill, Rian Gaynor, Kealan McNamara, David Carter, Niadh Shine, Andrew Henson, Tom Sheehan (0-2), James McHugh (0-7), Sean O'Donoghue (0-3), Aaron Keegan, Dylan Frawley (0-1), Nathan McKeon, Brandan Devaney, Van McCay, Christopher Malone, Jack Dolan, Calum Hudson, Paddy Stephens, Darragh Glennon.

Senior Football Championship.

 

Garrycastle 4-20    Maryland  2-5

Garrycastle qualified for a quarter final meeting with Athlone in this one sided contest played in Tang on Sunday evening last.  They started without the injured Ger Henaghan and John Gaffey and with Dessie Dolan in the starting fifteen after being declared fit.    After an early fright, when county player Kieran Martin ran through the Garrycastle defence in the first minute to open the scoring with a goal, Garrycastle settled and put 1-4 on the board in less than 10 minutes, with James Dolan goaling. .  Then a rare Maryland attack ended with a penalty which they converted. Shortly after Alex Gardiner netted after a ball came off the post. James Dolan added another goal in the 22nd minute after receiving a pass from Dessie Dolan and before halftime  another 8 points were added to Maryland’s two.  An Alex gardiner goal was disallowed for a square ball. The halftime   score was 3-12 to 2-2.   Playing against the wind in the second half didn’t slow the Garrycastle rate scoring much. Tom O'Halloran’s penalty crashed off the crossbar in the 5th minute  and over the bar. Substitute Jason Nugent   added the fourth goal in the 45th minute after a good run. Eight more  points were added during the second half. The Garrycastle management ran in their allocation of substitutes during the second half.  Two Maryland players received red cards during that second half which added to their difficulties.  From Garrycastle ‘s point of view it was a job done and top place in the division acquired.  The movement of the team was impressive resulting in many good scores.  However the ease with which Maryland scored two goals in the first half will give management plenty to work on.

 

Team: Shane Moran , Anthony Larkin  , Mark Mccallon , Mathew Guiheen  , James Dolan (2-3), Doran Harte (0-1) , James Sheeran  , Tom O'halloran (0-4)  , Conor Cosgrove (0-2) , Eoin Monaghan(0-1) , Cathal Mannion (0-3) , Alex Gardiner (1-4) , Dessie Dolan (0-1).   Subs James Duignan for Dessie Dolan,  Jason Nugent (1-1)  for Tom O'Halloran , Bill Kelly  for Anthony Larkin  , Gary Mullery for Mark McCallon, Sean Brennan  for Doran Harte , Sean O'Donoghue for James Sheeran  .

 

The Great Garrycastle Sports Prediction Quiz

Congratulations to Gregory Fitzsimons who won this quiz after proving himself as the best forecaster of the winners of the year’s sporting events. Thomas Keena and Ruth Finglass were joint second. 

 

Garrycastle Astroturf

The astro turf has been completed and can now be booked online. The Under 9 boys and girls have been using it for the last two Sundays for their street league and it’s proving a great advantage for the club.

 

Lotto

The Lotto numbers for Monday September 10th 2018 were 18, 25, 28, 29.  There was no Jackpot winner.  There were two Match-3 winners, each of whom receives €50 - * Ursula McHugh, Athlone;   Anne & Paula, RTE c/o Trish Dolan.  The Jackpot next week is increased to €2,250.  Play Garrycastle GAA Club Lotto online, with a safe and secure online payment

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