Athlone GAA notes
August 29, 2016Athlone GAA Club Lip Sync Battles is HERE
Athlone GAA Club will be holding our inaugural "Lip Sync Battles" show this Saturday 3rd September in the Sheraton Hotel to raise funds for the club. Approximately 15 acts from across the Club will be performing in what promises to be a great night's entertainment. Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, TD and local entertainment personality Ray Collins, who along with former Minister Mary O'Rourke, will be the judges on the night. MC will be actor and comedian Alan Shortt.
Tickets are €20 each and now on sale online at www.athlone.gaa.ie or Athlone GAA Official Facebook page. To purchase tickets, you can contact any Committee Member or call Cora O'Rourke at 086 8132090, Teresa Small at 087 6799472 or Dympna Cunniffe at 087 3177255. Tickets will also be available in the Athlone GAA Club, Áras Chiaráin, Ballymahon Road on Thursdays from 7.30-8.30. This is a ticket only event and there will be no tickets available on the night.
SFC Sec B
Athlone 1-9 Caulry 0-15
Our senior team suffered their second defeat in this year's championship when they were defeated by a hungrier Caulry team in perfect conditions in Moate on Sunday afternoon. This was a bad day at the office for Athlone, who never matched the level of performance they'd shown in earlier rounds, and who lost team captain Noel Mulligan to concussion and county player John Egan to a late red card.
Athlone struggled in attack in the first half and had only points from frees by Noel Mulligan and Mickey Greene to show for their efforts as they trailed by 0-7 to 0-3 at the break. The Blues started the second half brighter and points from Mickey Greene and John Connellan reduced the gap to two points, however Caulry responded well and struck three points in succession to put daylight between the sides again. A Charlie McMickan point and a Jack Quinn goal, after excellent interplay with Daniel Reid, left just the minimum between them again, but Athlone were unable to bridge the gap as Caulry finished stronger and added further points to leave three points between them at the final whistle.
Footnote: The game was marred by two lengthy delays caused by injuries to Athlone's Noel Mulligan and Caulry's Robbie Hickey so we'd like to wish both players a speedy recovery and also to thank all the medical personnel who tended to them so diligently.
Athlone: Conor Devaney, Eoin Maher, Damo Kelly, Fergal Murray, Noel Mulligan (0-2), Paul Bannon, Tom Egan, Alan Gaughan, Jordan Marshment, Stephen Ward, Sam Omukoro, John Egan, Michael Greene (0-4), John Stapleton, Daniel Reid Subs Used: Matthew Darling, Jack Quinn (1-0), John Connellan (0-2), Charlie McMickan (0-1), Joe Fallon.
Minor Championship Group 2
Athlone 5-11 Shannon Gaels 1-6
Athlone's minor boys' team finished the group stage of the championship with a 100% record after an impressive win over Shannon Gaels in Páirc Chiaráin. Athlone got off to a great start with early goals from Robert Teape and Donagh Prendergast and points from Tadhg Prendergast and Daniel Reid, before the visitors brought themselves back into the game with three points in a row. Sean Dowd then struck a quickfire 1-2 to leave Athlone 11 points clear, although it did take a couple of goal line clearances from John Duddy and James Finlass to stop Gaels grabbing a couple of goals of their own in this period. Shannon Gaels did eventually find the back of the net when a short kick-out went awry, but the home side finished the half with a point from corner-back Paddy McGettigan to lead by 3-6 to 1-4 at the break.
Just as in the first half, Athlone got off to a dream start in the second with points from Benny Martin and Daniel Reid and a superb solo goal from JJ Offorjama, however Shannon Gaels refused to give in and it took a string of great saves from John Duddy to prevent them adding to their goal tally. Instead the next three-pointer came from Sean Dowd as Athlone finally put the game beyond their opponents and further points from Shane Allen, Tadhg Prendergast and Anthony Johnson left Athlone victorious on a scoreline of 5-11 to 1-6.
Athlone now play Shandonagh in the championship Division 1 quarter-final in Shandonagh at 6.30pm this Wednesday (31st).
Athlone: John Duddy, James Finlass, Diarmuid Martin, Patrick McGettigan (0-1), Robert Teape (1-0), Eoin Fahey, David Cleary, Danny Reid (0-2), Shane Allen (0-1), Joseph Offorjama (1-0), Donagh Prendergast (1-0), Sean Dowd (2-2), Benny Martin (0-1), Tadhg Prendgergast (0-3), Anthony Johnson (0-1) Subs: Aaron Forde, Enda Tynan Daly, Niall Doolan, Bryan N'Cube, Deba Okodugha
Hard luck to our U14 girls who were defeated by a very strong Garrycastle team in their championship semi-final.
U6 Boys & Girls
Our U6 Boys and girls travelled to Clann na nGael on Sunday last for the first game of their footballing careers. A fantastic time was had by all with the children showing off the footballing skills they learned this summer. Thanks to everyone in Clann for their hospitality and we look forward to the return match next Sunday 4th September at 11am.
Underage football for boys and girls age 4-12 continues every Sunday at 11.30am. New players are always welcome and never hesitate to bring a friend. Any queries, contact David O'Connell at 087 2397519. Club gear also available in the Clubhouse between 11-1pm every Sunday.
Lotto Results:
There was no winner of this weeks €4,950 jackpot.
The numbers drawn were 2-15-20-27.
There were 3 match 3 winners.
Jaki Barr c/o Mags Daly.
John Devins c/o Lough Ree Inn.
Valerie Beaumont c/o Vals.
This weeks jackpot will be €5,100.
Athlone GAA Bingo:
Bingo takes place in the Clubhouse every Thursday at 8.30pm. Loads of cash prizes. Everyone Welcome.
