RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 31 AUGUST 2010

LOTTO
The numbers drawn in last Monday [30th August] night's Lotto were 07 11 15 26. There was no Jackpot Winner and 2 Match 3 Winners [Noel & Dee McKenna C/O Hamilton's; Garrett Garry C/O John Garry ] [€100 Each]. Next weeks Jackpot is €2,400 with the draw taking place in Doyle's, Killeigh on Monday 06th September

JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Junior Footballers ended the group stage of their Championship campaign as they started with a defeat against Ballycumber in Ballycumber last Friday evening on a scoreline of 3-11 to 1-08 but will be gratefull for the 4 wins in the intervening period which are enough to see Raheen through to the Quarter Finals. Raheen started the game well and were in control as they built up a 3 points to 1 point lead by the 12th minute with the Raheen scores from Eoghan Bolton, Keith Quinn and Craig O'Halloran. Then disaster struck for Raheen, first full back Declan Costello was forced off injured and over the next 10 minutes Ballycumber took full advantage of some sloppy defending by Raheen as they got through to score 3-03 without reply. Raheen did finish out the half by sending over 3 unanswered points from Eoghan Bolton (2) and Jimmy Coughlan to cut the defecit, but went in to the break trailing by 3-04 to 0-06. Ballycumber increased their lead within the first 3 minutes of the second half as they added 2 points in a row. In the 4th minute Raheen got back into it by scoring their goal when Brian Crombie took a free out around midfield, sending it in to John McEvoy on the endline just outside the square to run in and pass it to Eoghan Bolton who caught it and shot to the net. Raheen then pointed a free 3 minutes later from Eoghan Bolton to reduce the defecit to 5 points. This was as good as it for Raheen as over the remaining 23 minutes Ballycumber controlled the play stretching their lead as they added another 5 points to a single pointed free reply for Raheen from Eoghan Bolton. Raheen now move into the quarter-finals where they will take on Ferbane which will take place on a time and date to be announced on the weekend after next.

RAHEEN: Dean Cahill, Shane Corcoran, Declan Costello, Stephen Byrne, Jack Keogh, Niall Carthy, Brian Crombie, Noel Gorman, Niall Leavy, Keith Quinn (0-01), Jimmy Coughlan (0-01), Craig O'Halloran (0-01), Eoghan Bolton (1-05), Pat Guinan, John McEvoy.

SUBS: Matthew O'Byrne (Declan Costello), Ian O'Halloran (for Brian Crombie), Darren Monagher (for Keith Quinn), Martin Nugent (for Craig O'Halloran), Dermot Guinan (for Pat Guinan).

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Hurlers slumped to second successive defeat in their penultimate match of the group stage of the Junior Championship against Belmont last Sunday evening in Moystown on a scoreline of 2-10 to 2-13 in a game played in glorious sunshine throughout. Raheen opened the scoring with a point from Cathal Maher in the first attack from the throw in but Belmont replied with a point immediately to open their account. Raheen then added 2 points from Keith Quinn and Paddy Rigney before getting in to score their first goal in the 4th minute when Paddy Rigney won a puck out in midfield and ran in the whole way to blast the ball to the net from just outside the square. Raheen then added 3 more points from Jason Hassett (2) and Paddy Rigney before Belmont got going in the 9th minute by scoring their first goal which they followed immediately with a point. The next 15 minutes saw Belmont get right back into the game to draw level by scoring 1-02 with a single point reply for Raheen from Matthew O'Byrne. Then just on the stroke of half time Raheen were awarded a 65' which Jason Hassett sent over the bar which saw Raheen go into the break leading by the minimum 1-08 to 2-04. Belmont started the second half by scoring 2 points to go in front for the first time but Raheen hit back in the 3rd minute to score their 2nd goal when Paddy Rigney weaved his way in from about 40m out before firing his shot across the square to the corner of the net. The next 20 minutes saw Belmont convert the chances that came their way as they added 5 points with Raheen miss a number of opportunities replying with just a pointed free from Jason Hassett. Then in the 27th minute Danny McEvoy put over a point for Raheen to leave them trailing by just a single point. Belmont sealed the win by adding the final 2 points in the remaining minutes although Raheen did have a 65' with the last piece of play which was sent into the square causing a scramble before the final whistle was blown.

RAHEEN: Padraig Direen, Craig O'Halloran, Eoghan Bolton, Ciaran Direen, Conor Carroll, Steve Coughlan, Michael James Pierce, Paddy Rigney (2-02), Danny McEvoy (0-01), Jason Hassett (0-04), Cathal Maher (0-01), Colm Pidgeon, Keith Quinn (0-01), Matthew O'Byrne (0-01), Eana Direen.

SUBS: Tony O'Toole (for Matthew O'Byrne), Martin Nugent (for Eana Direen)

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Intermediate Footballers conclude the group stage of their Championship campaign this Wednesday (01st September) at 7:00pm as they take on Kilclonfert in O'Connor Park, Tullamore. Raheen who have already secured top spot in the group and their quarter final place where they will take on Doon, will be hoping to maintain their winning run going into the knockout stage. Best of Luck to players and management. All support would be appreciated.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Hurlers conclude the group stage of their Championship campaign as they take on Tullamore in O'Brien Park, Tullamore this Saturday evening (04th September) at 6:30pm. A win is vital for Raheen to try and secure a spot in the quarter finals of the championship. All support would be appreciated.


NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE : 31 AUGUST 2010

MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna Minor Footballers suffered another defeat of their Championship campaign last Wednesday evening in Geashill against neighbours St Vincents on a scoreline of 3-15 to 1-08. The first half proved to be a total nightmare for Na Fianna as St Vincents slowly built up a head of steam registering 2-09 by the 24th minute when Na Fianna hit over their first and only point of the half from Michael James Pierce. The remaining 6 minutes saw St Vincents add another 2 points to go into the break with a very comfortable lead of 2-11 to 0-01. The opening 10 minutes of the second half saw a much improved performance by Na Fianna as they chalked up 5 points from Michael James Pierce, Ronan Crombie, Jack Keogh (2) and Dan Floody to which St Vincents replied with 1-03. Then in the 13th minute Na Fianna added some respectability to the scoreboard by scoring their goal when a free out in midfield was lobbed in to the edge of the square where it was caught by Jason Darby who turned and rounded the keeper to shoot to the net. At this stage the game was well over as a contest and so both sides used the opportunity to make use of their full compliment of subs and so the remaining 17 minutes of the game filtered out with St Vincents adding just 1 more point and Na Fianna sending over 2 points from Richie Reynolds and Michael James Pierce.

NA FIANNA: Dean Cahill, Mikey Keogh, Jamie Buckley, James Garry, David Jordan, Brian Corcoran, Brian Crombie, Richie Reynolds (0-01), Gavin Ridgeway, Michael James Pierce (0-03), Jack Keogh (0-02), Gary Martin, Niall Dempsey, Dan Floody (0-01), Ronan Crombie (0-01).

SUBS: Adam Kinahan (for Dean Cahill), Declan Byrne (for Jamie Buckley), Eana Direen (for James Garry), Barry Spollen (for David Jordan), Jason Darby (1-00) (for Gary Martin), Ian O'Halloran (for Dan Floody)

MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna Minor Footballers will be looking to secure their first win as they conclude their Championship campaign over the next week. Firstly they take on neighbours St Broughans in Walsh Island next Sunday morning (05 September) at 11:30am (although this game may be brought forward). Then they travel to take on Rhode Og in Rhode next Wednesday evening (08 September) at 6:45pm. All support would be appreciated.

NA FIANNA GAA ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL DRAW
Na Fianna GAA are organising a fundraising draw in conjunction with the All-Ireland Football Final with a first prize of 2 Stand Tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final and overnight accommodation for 2 people in The Westbury Hotel, Dublin the night beforehand (A much sought after prize for any GAA supporter from Cork or Down!!! ) with runner up prizes of €100 and €75 . Draw will be held in Hamilton's, Geashill on Saturday 11th September . Tickets available from any committee member. All support would be much appreciated. Tweet

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