O'Connell's GFC Club Notes
April 16, 2015
O'Connell's lotto for Tuesday 14th April 2015.
Numbers: 3, 5, 14 & 21.
No jackpot winner.
5 match 3 winners each receive €40.
Next jackpot €20,000.
Reserve jackpot €6,000.
Fixtures: Under 14 Division 4, Wednesday 15/4/15, Glenn Emmets, Away, 7.00pm: Under 12 Grading, Friday 17/4/15, Hunterstown Rovers, Away, 7.00pm: Leinster Minor Football Championship, Saturday 18/4/15, Kildare, Drogheda, 3.00pm: Under 7 Blitz, Sunday 19/4/15, Haggardstown, 11.00am: Division 1 League, Sunday 19/4/15, Mattock Rangers, Away, 3.00pm: Under 9 Blitz, Monday 20/4/15, Dromiskin, 7.00pm: Under 16 Division 4, Monday 20/4/15, Dreadnots, Away, 7.00pm: Division 4C League, Tuesday 21/4/15, Naomh Malachi, Grove, 7.00pm.
Results: Division 4C Glenn Emmets 2-12, O'Connell's 1-13: Under 12 Grading Group 2 Pool 1 O'Connell's/Stabannon 3-9, Glyde Rangers/ Sean McDermotts/Westerns 3-7: Division 1 League O'Connell's 2-11, Dundalk Gaels 1-9: Under 16 Division 4 Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire 3-6, O'Connell's/Stabannon/Mitchells 5-12.
Division 1: We got our first win on Sunday in the division 1 league after a hard match with the Dundalk Gaels. We got off to a great start with a goal in the first minute and increased that lead to eight points before we let the opposition back in to the game and only had a four point lead at half time. In the second half we never got more than two points ahead but at the same time we never looked like losing the lead. Inside the last ten minutes we pulled away from the Gaels and won by five points. The team played well and it's great to get the first win under the belt. We play Mattock Rangers next week away in Collon, throw in 3.00pm.
Team: Sean Connolly; Andrew Shields, Conor Byrne, Keith Woods 0-1; Keith Ryan, Andrew Sharkey, Jackie Agnew; Sean Cairns, Dean Stanfield; Emmet Byrne, Robert Quigley 0-2(45), Niall Conlon 1-1(f); Conor Culligan, Cian Doyle 1-4(4f), Stuart Reynolds 0-2(f(45). Subs Paul McKeever 0-1 for Culligan, Jason Carroll for Woods, Killian Shields for Doyle (BC).
Division 4C: We played our first game in this division last Tuesday night and narrowly lost by two points to the Glenn Emmets. Behind at the break 1-7 to 0-7 we quickly turned that around to lead by three points but the home side rallied and got back in front by one point and as hard as we tried we could just not get the equalizer and then went two behind. We had a goal chance right at the end but it went just wide of the post, however the team played well and it was only our first game.
Team: Sean Connolly; Declan Byrne, Keith Woods, Micheal Cairns; David Doyle, Keith Ryan, David Hoey; Sean Cairns, Stuart Reynolds 0-1(1f); Dean Corrigan 0-1, Niall Conlon 0-7(2f), Conor McGill; Stefan O'Hanrahan 0-1, Conor Culligan 1-1, Martin O'Mara 0-1. Subs David Neasy for McGill, Jonathon Conlon 0-1 for Byrne, Emmet Byrne for J. Conlon, Jonathon Conlon for O'Hanrahan.
Bingo: Bingo will continue in our clubrooms this Wednesday 22nd April at 8.00pm, jackpot €7,000 in 48 numbers. Reserve jackpot €1,100. All welcome.
Social Dancing: There will be social dancing on Saturday 18th April in our clubrooms from 9.00pm, Music by Curtis McGee, admission €10 and refreshments will be served.
Under 12: Our under 12 team played their 1st game tonight 10/4/15 v Westerns/Sean's combination. Played in Stabannon we had 14 lads 8 of which are O Connell's. After a very slow and rusty 1St half we were 2-7 to 1-2 down at the break which left us with a mountain to climb in the 2nd half. Sean Reynolds and Harry Butterly were our 1st half scorers. The break at half time give us a chance to iron out and discuss our problems and the team really up there performance. A goal by Darragh McDonnell early in 2nd half give the team a lifeline and they really kicked on from that with some great play and work rate. Our defense stood strong and only conceded a goal for the entire 2nd half and we deservingly ran out winners on a score line of 3-9 to 3 7.
The O Connells lads were as follows, in goals Ryan Mc Keown. In defense Dirmuid Martin, Tadgh Kearney, killian Wall. Midfield Jack Dunne. In forwards Calum Woods, Darragh Mc Donnell, Nathan Carragher.
2014 Awards: Our player and clubman of the year awards were presented at a function in our clubrooms after the Dundalk Gaels match last Sunday. The winners were young player of the year John McLoughlin, junior 4B player of the year Dean Stanfield, senior player of the year Conor Byrne and clubman of the year Martin O'Hanrahan.
An Gaeltacht: Louth county board will offer five full scholarships for both under 16s and 14s for An Gaeltacht. Assessment of candidates will take place in Darver on Saturday 14th May from 9am and the successful young people will be allocated places at Coláiste Bhríde, Rann Na Féirste although other Coláistí will be considered on request. Those wishing to be assessed, can obtain a form from our secretary Brian Kearney 087-2841895, forms must be returned t by May 5th.
Rules: Football Rule changes from April 11th 2015.
1. A Yellow Card does not carry into extra-time.
2. Referee may consult with a neutral linesman concerning the validity of a score.
3. Rule 2.3 and 4.16 - If a defending player(s) fouls at a Penalty Kick situation before the ball is kicked and a goal does not result, the referee shall
give the penalty taker the option of re-taking the Penalty Kick or of having a point scored to stand.
Underage: Underage training will continue this Friday 17th April at 5.30pm in the Grove; all children who intend to play for the club are asked to attend.
Slimming World: Slimming World will be in our clubrooms every Monday from 7.00pm with consultant Kayleigh 087-061577.
Clocks: O'Connell's wall clocks available, ideal gift, one can be seen behind the bar in our clubhouse or contact big Jim Connolly for further details.
