RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY:  EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O:  RAY GARRY ;  PHONE: (086) 1954803 
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 27 JULY 2010
 
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in last Monday [26th July] night's Lotto were 03 20 22 23 . There was no Jackpot winner and 1 Match 3 winner [Patsy Langton C/O Langtons] [€200] Next weeks Jackpot is €7,200 with the draw taking place in Murphy's Cloneygowan on TUESDAY 03RD August.  

JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Hurlers pulled off a fantastic win last Friday evening as they saw off the challenge of neighbours and parish rivals Killeigh in their Junior A Championship encounter in Killeigh on a scoreline of 1-09 to 1-08 making it 2 wins in row for Raheen showing how well they are able to compete at this higher grade. Killeigh opened the scoring with a point from a 65 inside the first minute but Raheen then got off the mark with 2 pointed frees from Jason Hassett. In the 7th minute Killeigh re-took the lead by scoring their goal when a free in midfield was lobbed into the square where it got a slight deflection to deceive the Raheen defence and dribble to the net. The remainder of the half then saw both sides add 2 pointed frees and a point from play apiece with the Raheen efforts from Jason Hassett (2) and Cathal Maher. This saw Killeigh go into the break with a 2 point lead 1-04 to 0-05. In the opening 10 minutes of the second half Raheen scored another 2 points from Paddy Rigney and Jason Hassett with side of another point fro Killeigh from a placed ball. Then in the 12th minute Raheen got the boost they were looking for when a sideline ball between the 45 and 65 lines taken by Jason Hassett was lobbed into the square dropping to the ground causing an intense goalmouth scramble with Cathal Maher just getting the room to flick his shot over the line to the net which put Raheen back in front by 2 points. Thereafter the remainder of the game was all about the free taking ability of both sides with Killeigh adding 3 pointed frees but also missing about the same number as Raheen's Jason Hassett converted 2 frees ensuring Raheen held on to claim the win by the minimum margin.
RAHEEN: Padraig Direen, Craig O'Halloran, Eoghan Bolton, Ciaran Direen, Fionan Direen, Paddy Rigney (0-01), Sean Martin Pierce, Colm Pidgeon, Conor Carroll, Jason Hassett (0-07), Matthew O'Byrne, Keith Quinn, Brian Kennedy, Cathal Maher (1-01), Michael James Pierce.
SUBS: Martin Nugent (for Colm Pidgeon), Paddy Arnold (for Keith Quinn), Eana Direen (for Conor Carroll) 

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Intermediate Footballers return to competitive action after a break of 2 months next Tuesday evening (03rd August) at 7:30pm when they resume their Intermediate Championship campaign as they take on St Rynaghs in their delayed second round encounter in O'Connor Park, Tullamore. With both sides having secured wins in their first round encounters this promises to be an exciting affair and so we would encourage as many supporters as possible to come along and get behind the team. Best of Luck to players and management.  

SYMPATHY
Raheen GAA would like to extend deepest sympathy to the family of the late Shane Daly, Tullamore following their recent bereavement. RIP .


NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB 
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE : 27 JULY 2010
 
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U16 Footballers are right in contention to claim a Championship semi final spot after comprehensively seeing off the challenge of Clara in their penultimate match of the group stage last Friday evening on a scoreline of 7-11 to 4-04. Na Fianna got off to the perfect start as Jason Dunne and Ronan Crombie fired in a goal apiece inside the first 4 minutes. Na Fianna then kicked over 3 points in a row from Jason Dunne, Niall Dempsey and Shane Hyland before Liam Guinan dispatched their 3rd goal in the 11th minute which was followed immediately by a point from Ronan Crombie. Clara finally got off the mark with the opening point in the 19th minute but Na Fianna responded 5 minutes later with Luke Dunne shooting their 4th goal. Clara finished out the half by adding 2 points which saw Na Fianna go into the break holding a commanding lead of 4-04 to 0-03. Any thoughts by Na Fianna of a stroll to the finish were wiped out within 5 minutes of the restart as Clara got through to score 2 goals. Na Fianna then got their game back on track as over the next 10 minutes Ronan Crombie blasted a goal and a point along with points from Niall Dempsey (2), Richie Reynolds and Jason Dunne. In the 17th minute Na Fianna had a short period of complaceny as Clara again got in to dispatch 2 goals within a minute. Na Fianna went straight down the field where Liam Guinan was on hand to fire in their 6th goal which was followed shortly afterward by another point from Ronan Crombie. In the 27th minute Na Fianna sub Aaron Pierce made his presence be known as he blasted in the 7th goal and a minute later he sent over their final point. Clara did complete the scoring with a point a minute from the end but it was a long way from having any bearing on the outcome of the game which Na Fianna had long since wrapped up.
NA FIANNA: Adam Kinahan, James Lalor, Declan Byrne, Michael Pender, Ben Ridgeway, Jonathan Byrne, Fergus Flood, Michael Keogh, Luke Dunne (1-00), Shane Hyland (0-01), Niall Dempsey (0-03), Ronan Crombie (2-03), Richie Reynolds (0-01), Liam Guinan (2-00), Jason Dunne (1-02) .
SUBS: Ibrahaim Afolavi (for Shane Hyland), Aaron Pierce (1-01) (for Liam Guinan), Paul Dempsey (for Jason Dunne).
 
U12 A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U12 A Footballers came up against neighbours St Broughans in the latest round of their Championship campaign last Wednesday evening in Geashill and despite a battling performance it was St Broughans who claimed the win by 8 points.  

U10 FOOTBALL
Na Fianna U10 Footballers travelled to Cloghan last Thursday evening to take on St Rynaghs in the latest game of their campaign and in a close contest it was St Rynaghs who won out by just a single point.  

U12 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U12 A Footballers continue their Championship campaign next Monday (02nd August) at 11am as they take in Clara in Clara. All support would be appreciated. 
 
WELL DONE
Na Fianna GAA Football Club would like to congratulate all the members of the Offaly U14 Football Panel who were victorious in winning out a Leinster Inter County Tournament last Saturday in Co Meath having secured wins over their counterparts from Louth, Westmeath And Dublin and also well done to the Offaly U15 & U16 Football Panels who had successful outings in their respective tournaments last Saturday.  

SYMPATHY
Na Fianna GAA Football Club would like to extend deepest sympathy to the family of the late Shane Daly, Tullamore following their recent bereavement. RIP .
   
Tweet

Most Read Stories