St Lomans Mullingar Gaa Notes
November 23, 2015
Leinster Championship
St Lomans Mullingar 0.09 Ballyboden St Endas 1.11
St Lomans wonderful season came to an end in the Leinster semi final in Cusack Park at the weekend when they came up short against a well drilled Ballyboden side.
Ballyboden were first to settle into the contest and two converted frees from Andrew Kerin gave them the lead. St Lomans got off the mark when John Heslin who impressed throughout the game pointed a free. Heslin was on target again either side of a Sam Molony point as the sides were level on the thirteen minute mark. St Lomans took the lead with a Ken Casey point and after Conal Keaney soon equalised Paul Sharry restored the blues advantage.
Ballyboden had a clinical spell in the second quarter kicking three points before Michael Darragh Mc Cauley's quick free was sent into Conal Keaney and the full forward set up Sam Molony who neatly finished to the net. Things could have been very different but for a heroic save from Ballyboden keeper Paul Durcan to deny David Windsor a certain goal prior to these Ballyboden scores. John Heslin added a point before the break to leave just four between the sides at half time.
The second half failed to get any real rhythm to the game as an incredible twenty nine frees were awarded in a stop start final thirty minutes. Conal Keaney kicked three from placed balls early in the half and it was from here Ballyboden never looked back. Ciaran Kilmurray did well when introduced at full forward but the vital goal for the blues eluded them. John Heslin added three points but it was Ballyboden who deservedly finished five point winners and progressed to the Leinster Final.
The defeat marks the end of an incredible championship run for the blues with primary objective of winning back the Flanagan cup achieved. Special thanks to this wonderful bunch of players for their dedication throughout the year. Also thanks to manager Luke Dempsey, Selectors Aidan Canning, James Davitt and Robbie Kenny, Co Ordinator Frank Daly and Physio Mark Scally for their hard work all year. Roll on 2016!!!
Team; Jason Daly, Gerry Grehan, Shane Flynn, Jason O Toole, Gary Glennon, Neil O Toole, David Whelan, Adam Gaffney, Paul Sharry(0.01), Kieran Lynam, John Heslin(0.07.6f), David Windsor, Ken Casey(0.01), Kelvin Reilly, Shane Dempsey. Subs Used; Conradh Reilly, Ciaran Kilmurray, Ronan O Toole, Garrett Hickey.
AGM
The Annual General Meeting takes places in the clubhouse on Saturday December 12th at 6pm. Nominations and notice of motions must be returned to Secretary Rodney Martin before Wednesday December 2ND. All members are requested to attend.
Lotto
There was no jackpot winner from the lotto draw on November 18th. The numbers drawn were 4,13,19,28. Winners of €50 each were Karl Woods, Mary Healy, Eamon Clinton & Olive Mc Kinley. Next week's Jackpot will be €3,400.
Referee Course
A Course for new referees is due to commence early in the New Year. The club encourages any interested persons to take part. Contact Mick Gordon on 087 6884717 or email [email protected] for further information.
