SFC Semi Final Result = Castledaly 0-18 Tyrellspass 1-12
Among the many messages of congratulations and best wishes we received after the match on Sunday was a tweet that said "Massive win for Castledaly, some turn around since last year. I don't think anyone in Westmeath saw that coming"

This highlights the continuing hard work the team have dedicated to ensuring that last year's near relegation events are consigned to history and  the quality and future of this club is again on display.

And quality indeed was on display as Castledaly produced an exciting entertaining and high scoring semi final performance that has been hinted at in their earlier outings.
Points from Lorcan Dolan (2,1FK), Niall Duffy (2),  and Alan Stone (2) brought both teams to half time on equal scores, as Castledaly balanced a powerful attacking style with a very strong performance from their midfield and defensive unit with Paddy Holloway, Gordon Duffy, MJ Kelly, Derek Heavin, Liam Fitzpatrick, Enda Kelly, John Warburton, particularly in excellent form.

Tyrellspass showed again and again why they are worthy semi-finalists and also previous holders of the Championship title; causing Castledaly to concede a goal and five points in the second half.  But a John Warburton block on a goal opportunity inspired Castledaly to greater effort and their relentlessness and determination were rewarded with several free kicks - all dispatched by Brendan Kelly (1, 4fk) in a rich vein of form.  Other scores from the magnificent MJ Kelly, Lorcan Dolan, Alan Stone (3), plus the final score from Paul Kelly sealed this well-deserved victory.  Alan Stone must get special mention for a performance that indicates underlined the improvement in this team in the last twelve months, and Alan's continuing evolution into a top class county footballer.
The winning margin could have been greater as Lorcan Dolan was unlucky not to score a goal from an incredible piece of individual skill, seemingly zig sagging between defenders to see his shot bravely blocked by the Tyrellspass keeper; while Niall Duffy and Paddy Holloway were off target when a goal seemed the easier option in the last minutes of the game.

 

Team - Paddy Golden, Enda Kelly, Liam Fitzpatrick, John Warburton, MJ Kelly, Alan Stone, Derek Heavin,  Paddy Holloway, Niall Duffy, Gordon Duffy, Brendan Kelly, Darragh Kelly, Lorcan Dolan, MJ McLoughlin, Paul Kelly. Subs = David Stone, Eamon Fleming, Shane Fitzpatrick, Eanna Duffy, Adrian Kelly, Paul Costello, Shane Dolan, Damien Stone, Russell Casey, Alan Fitzgerald, Neil Young, Francis Bradley, Niall O Neill, Fergal Hynes, Paul Henson, Paddy Marsh, Mark Kearney, Kieran Costello, Jason Bradley.

 

Castledaly can also claim representation in the musical entertainment between the games and at half time as the Derravaragh Music Group includes our own Colm Doyle on tin whistle.  We thank the group for their contribution to a memorable day for all.

Congrats to Rosemount Minors who secured Championship Final place with victory over St. Loman's on Friday night, with Daniel Heavin, Shane Fitzpatrick, Jordan Nugent, Kevin Stone, Darragh Owens, involved from Castledaly.

Bad luck to Rosemount U14 who fell to Rochfordbridge in their County Final Saturday morning. Everyone played an outstanding game including Castledaly GAA's representatives Cathal Fitzmaurice, Adam Turley, Dylan Egan, Dylan McManus, Adam Grennan, Michael Lynch, A great achievement based on hard work and team work... well done everyone involved in squad and management.

 

Monster Auction Sunday November 1st 2pm in Moate Community Centre.  Donations gratefully accepted. Contact Joe or John at 086 0263697 or 087 2472389.

 

Lotto next Sunday 4th Oct with jackpot of 3400 euro.

Fit Club continues Tuesday and Friday 6.30 at pitch with Athletics training & preparation on Saturday 6.30pm. Contact Paulette Heavin for info.

Fixtures

3rd October 6:30pm -  U-21 FC 15 aside in Rochfortbridge - St Mary's v Castledaly/Rosemount

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