Castlepollard club notes
September 01, 2015
Notes as of 30th August 2015
Underage Training
U8's train on Tuesday evenings @ 6pm. The U10's will train on Tuesday evening @ 7pm, U12&U14 training on Tuesday & Thursday evenings @ 7pm. All new members welcome.
U10's: - Our U10's travelled to Archerstown on Sat morning last to take part in a Blitz. Our first game was against Kells and it was a close competitive game finishing in a draw. However following extra time the Pollard boys came out on top. In our second match we played Raharney. This again was a very close and competitive match with our boys showing some great skill and good goal scoring form. Having gone 1-03 down in the early stages the Pollard boys fought back to leave the score all square at half time. With time almost up Raharney scored the winning goal and advanced to the Final with Pollard qualifing for the Shield Final were we defeated a spirited Delvin outfit. Well done to all players and mentors. Thanks to all the parents that made the trip to Archerstown tosupport the Team and special thanks to Brownstown Hurling Club for hosting the Blitz.
U10's: - U10 Finals take place in Cusack Park on Thursday September 3rd @ 6pm. All players to be at the pitch for 5:40pm.
U12's: - Play Brownstown in Archerstown on Saturday morning next 5th September.
U16's: - Play Turin in the Championship in Castlepollard on Friday 4th September @ 6:45pm
Condolences
The club offers their sympathies to the family of Mary Murphy, Rockfield, Rathowen who died on Wednesday 26th August. Mary was a regular at our Bingo and wife of Batty who helps run the Bingo every Sunday night. To her husband Batty, daughter Marie, sons Kenneth, Thomas and Enda, we offer our deepest sympathies, may she rest in peace.
The club offers their sympathies to the family of Sabina Murtagh, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey who died on Sunday 30th August. Sabina is mother of Pat, former principal of St Michael's NS Castlepollard. To her family, relatives and friends we offer our deepest sympathies, may she rest in peace.
Senior Championship
On Sunday last, Aug 30th our Senior hurlers played neighbours Lough Lene Gaels in the 6th Round of the County Championship. Castlepollard got off to a flying start and had 0-06 on the scoreboard before LLG got their first score from a free on 18mins. Pollards scores comming from A.Devine(0-03, 1{fr}), K.Brazil, D.Murray & D.McCormack. LLG then scored a further 2 points in quick succession. Some superb defending by Tommy Gallagher, P.Murphy & D.Higgins repelled several LLG attacks but on 23mins LLG got in for the first of their 3 goals to leave the score at 0-07 to 1-02. Both teams then traded points with A. Devine (2pts, 1fr 7 1 '65) and Darren McCormack getting the scores. At half-time the scoreboard read Castlepollard 0-09 Lough Lene Gaels 1-04.
At the start of the second half Michael Murray replaced JP Murray on the Castlepollard Team . D.Higgins landed a fine long range score from 90+ yds on 7mins to which LLG replied instantly with 1-01. J.McCarthy now replaced D.Devine with Pollard scoring a further 0-05 without reply. The scores came from the sticks of A Devine (0-04, {3fr}) and D.Higgins. The score was now 0-16 to 2-06 and with time nearly up LLG struck for their 3rd Goal. The final score was Castlepollard 0-16 Lough Lene Gaels 3-06.
The game also saw the first championship start for D.O'Reilly.
The team lined out as follows: W.Casserly, Paul Murphy, Tommy Gallagher, J.Ward, Martin Egan, David Higgins(0-02), J.Rabbitte, Kevin Brazil(0-01), D.Devine, Derek Murray(0-01), Colm Dermody, Alan Devine (0-09, 3 pts from frees, 1 '65), Darren McCormack (3pts), John Paul Murray, D.O'Reilly. Subs:- M.Murray for JP Murray(H/T) John McCarthy for D.Devine (44mins), C.Fagan for D.McCormack(inj) 53mins, P.Dermody for J.Rabbitte (54mins)
Castlepollard's next opponents in the Senior Championship will be Delvin on weekend 12/13th September.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Westmeath U14 hurlers and mentors who won the All-Ireland B Final on Saturday last. Castlepollard were represented by D.Devine, C.McCormack, E.English & L.Roddy.
Get Well Wishes
Get well wishes to Carmel Ayres who was hospitalised recently.
Bingo
Our weekly Bingo continues every Sunday night at 8.30pm in the Hurling Complex. There was no winner of the Main Jackpot of €15,000 last Sunday night. Our 2nd Jackpot of €4,300 was not won and now stands at €4,400.
Bonus Ball Game #1 :- lucky winner of €100 prize was Christina Fitzpatrick.
Bonus Ball Game #2 :- lucky winner of €100 prize was Joan Brodrick.
Lotto Draw
Our Lotto Draw took place during Bingo on Sunday night last . The numbers drawn were :- 4,17,18,19.
There was no jackpot winner. The 6 x €25 winners were:
1. Emma & Peter Gilchrist, Castlepollard.
2. Helen, Mags & Pauline Gaffney, Castlepollard.
3. Teagan & Killian Rooney, c/o Bingo.
4. Odhran and Riana Devine, Castlepollard.
5. Conor Sheridan, Castlepollard.
6. Barry Masterson, Mullingar (Yr Ticket).
Our next Lotto draw will take place at the Bingo on Sunday 13th September 2015. New Jackpot will be €9,700.
The Hurling Club would like to thank all Sponsors, patrons and ticket sellers for their continued support.
Club Website
Please feel free to visit us at www.castlepollard.gaa.ie or find us on facebook.
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