RAHEEN GAA CLUB SECRETARY: MICK GUINAN ; PHONE: (087) 9082883 P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803 G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 30 JUNE 2009 LOTTO The numbers drawn in last Monday [29TH June] night's Lotto were 03 12 13 26. There was no Jackpot winner and 1 Match 3 winner [Pat O'Connell C/O Killeigh P/O] [200] Next weeks jackpot is 11,800 with the draw taking place in Murphy's Cloneygowan on Monday 06th July. JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Raheen Hurlers suffered their first defeat of the year as they were beaten by Coolderry in Coolderry last Wednesday evening on a scoreline of 1-09 to 3-12 in the Junior B Championship. The first 15 minutes were evenly contested with both sides getting off the mark with 3 points apiece, the Raheen scores from Jason Hassett, Conor Dunne and Paddy Rigney. Coolderry then got going hitting over 2 points before scoring their first goal in the 22nd minute when a free in midfield was lobbed in high towards goal where it was blocked well by Raheen keeper Padraig Direen only to fall into the path of the Coolderry player who pulled on it to the net and they added another point a minute later. Raheen did hit back with 2 more points without reply from Cathal Maher and Jason Hassett before halftime and went into the break trailing by 0-05 to 1-06. Raheen were first off the mark in the second half with a point from a 65 scored by Paddy Rigney inside the first minute. Any hope of a comeback by Raheen were well a truly quashed over the next 10 minutes as Coolderry scored 2-02 with both goals coming from shots across the square to the corner of the net. During this time Raheen's sole reply was a pointed free from Jason Hassett. Raheen then added 2 more points from Jason Hassett and Paddy Rigney in the 5 minutes after the mid point of the half which were replied to by a single point for Coolderry. Then in the 22nd minute Raheen were finally rewarded with a goal when following a goal mouth scramble Brian Kennedy blasted his shot along the ground to the net which reduced the deficit to 6 points but this would prove to be their last score of the game. The benefit of the goal was wiped out as Coolderry tapped on a further 3 points over the remaining 7 minutes of the game to claim the win. RAHEEN: Padraig Direen, Craig O'Halloran, Eoghan Bolton, Sean Martin Pierce, Steve Coughlan, Conor Dunne (0-01), Daniel Plunkett, Danny McEvoy Paddy Rigney (0-03), Brian Kennedy (1-00), Cathal Maher (0-01), Martin Nugent, Jason Hassett (0-04), Padraig Sheils, Ciaran Direen SUBS: Paddy Arnold (for Steve Coughlan), Matthew O'Byrne (for Padraig Sheils), Joe Carmody (for Ciaran Direen). HURLING LEAGUE Raheen Hurlers suffered their first league defeat of the year in their final league fixture as they were beaten by Ballinamere in Ballinamere last Monday evening on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-11. Raheen led at the break by 0-07 to 0-05 but Ballinamere pulled away in the second half to take the win helped in no small part by the large number of frees they were awarded and scored. RAHEEN: Padraig Direen, Craig O'Halloran, Eoghan Bolton, Sean Martin Pierce, Martin Nugent, Conor Dunne, Fionan Direen, Danny McEvoy, Brian Kennedy, Stephen Coughlan, Jason Hassett, Ciaran Direen, Padraig Sheils, Cathal Maher, Paddy Arnold. SUBS: Matthew O'Byrne, Eana Direen, Brian Corcoran. SYMPATHY Raheen GAA would like to extend deepest sympathy to the Family of the Late Mrs Lillie Coughlan of Ballinagar following their recent bereavement. RIP MEMBERSHIP Members are asked to renew their membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions are Adults 30 & Students/ OAP's 15. Payments can be given to Shane Carroll, Membership Officer. New members are very welcome. NA FIANNA GAA CLUB SECRETARY: PAURIC PEARSE ; PHONE: (087) 6833535 P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803 G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 30 JUNE 2009 U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U14 Footballers who were missing a number of regulars suffered their first defeat of the year after 5 games as they went down to St Vincents in Geashill last Wednesday evening in their Championship encounter on a scoreline of 3-09 to 2-09 U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U16 Footballers who were missing quite a few regulars suffered another defeat in the championship going down to neighbours St Vincents in Geashill last Monday evening on a scoreline of 1-10 to 3-07.Na Fianna got off to a good start as they opened their account with 3 points in a row from Jason Darby (2) and Richie Reynolds inside the first 3 minutes. From there to the mid point of the half St Vincents took control as they drew level and went in front getting off the mark with 4 points without reply. Then in a nightmare 5 minute spell for Na Fianna from the 18th minute on St Vincents got through to score 3 goals in a row which effectively decided the game as a contest. Na Fianna did pull back 2 points from Richie Reynolds both from placed balls before the end of the half and went in at the break trailing by 3-04 to 0-05. The first 15 minutes of the second half saw Na Fianna further reduce the defecit as they scored 5 points from Richie Reynolds (4) and Ben Ridgeway but St Vincents replied with another 2 points. The 18th minute saw the best move of the game for Na Fianna as Gary Martin received the ball just inside his own half and took off on a run rounding at least 4-5 different tackles to get into the square where he blasted his shot to the net for a goal which reduced the defecit to 2 points but this would prove to be the last score of the game for Na Fianna as during the last 10 minutes both sides were guilty of wasting at least 3 good goal scoring chances apiece. Then a minute into stoppage time St Vincents hit over another point to wrap up the win. NA FIANNA: Adam Kinahan, Niall Dempsey, Liam Guinan, Dan Floody, Brian Crombie, Luke Dunne, David Jordan, Richie Reynolds (0-07), Dean Cahill, Ronan Crombie, Jason Darby (0-02), Gary Martin 1-00), Aaron Dwane, Gavin Ridgeway, Tom Fitzpatrick SUBS: Ben Ridgeway (for Aaron Dwane) (0-01), Dean Pierce (for Ronan Crombie), Ronan Crombie (for Brian Crombie) U12 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U12 A Footballers gained their first win of the year when they defeated Clara in their championship encounter last Sunday morning in Geashill on a scoreline of 4-09 to 1-07. Na Fianna U12 B Footballers got off to a good start to their championship campaign when they drew with St Vincents last Thursday evening in Geashill on a scoreline of 4-10 each. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna Minor Footballers finally get their Championship campaign underway this Friday 03rd July at 7:30pm as they take on Rhode Og in Rhode. All support would be appreciated. U12 A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U12 A Footballers continue their championship campaign this Thursday evening when they take on Tullamore in Geashill at 6:30pm. All support would be appreciated. U10 FOOTBALL Na Fianna U10 Footballers play Kilcormac / Killcoughey this Friday evening in Geashill at 7pm. All support would be appreciated. LEINSTER 125 U14 FOOTBALL FESTIVAL This Saturday 04th July Na Fianna U14 Footballers will be competing in the Leinster 125 U14 Football Festival in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. This is a blitz competition organised as part of the GAA's 125 celebrations. The Na Fianna games will take place in the grounds of the Mullingar Shamrocks club and will see them take on Mullingar Shamrocks at 12 Noon followed by Thomas Davis of Dublin at 1pm. We would encourage as many people as possible to come along to give the lads plenty of support. Best of Luck to all involved. Tweet

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