Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
September 08, 2014
RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 08 September 2014
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 01st September 2014 were 09 20 26 27. There was NO Jackpot Winner of €2,200 and No Match 3 Winner [Match 3 Prize Doubled to €400 on Monday 08 September]. Next week's draw will take place in Hamilton's, Geashill on Monday 15 September 2014.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL REPLAY
After salvaging a draw first time out unfortunately Raheen had no luck in the replay of the Junior B Championship Semi Final and bow out as they lost out to Kinnitty on a scoreline of 3-05 to 1-03 last Friday evening in O'Brien Pk, Tullamore. The first 20 mins of the first half saw both sides get off the mark with just 1 point apiece before Raheen tagged on another point. Then on 23 mins Raheen struck for their goal when Niall Leavy intercepted the ball in midfield and loobed it in high to the square whre it was caught by Shane Hyland on the endline who ran in and rounded the keeper to stick it in the net. The joy of the goal was short lived their as Kinnitty hit back with their 1st goal just 2 mins later followed by a pointed free to draw level. Jack Keogh put over a free from out on the sideline just on the stroke of half time to put Raheen back in front at the break 1-03 to 1-02. The second half was a disaster for Raheen as despite creating plenty of chances their finishing touch deserted them as they were unable to add to their tally and Kinnitty scored 2-03 to seal the win and claim their place in the final.
RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, Eanna Direen, Stephen Byrne, Ciaran Coughlan, Niall Leavy, Shane Carroll, Cathal Maher, Noel Gorman, Donie Boland, Garrett Garry, Damien Arnold (0-01), Johny Byrne, Eoghan Bolton, Jack Keogh(0-02), Shane Hyland (1-00).
SUBS: John Cummins (for Cathal Maher), John Tobin (for Garrett Garry), Mark Garry (for Damien Arnold), Jack O'Brien (for Eoghan Bolton), Nigel Gorman (for Shane Hyland)
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Raheen Intermediate Footballers have been drawn against Doon in the Intermediate Championship Semi Final. Doon put in a blistering second half performance to see off neighbours Shannonbridge in the Quarter Final last Sunday morning on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-07. The Semi Final is due to take place on the last weekend of September with Date, Time & Venue TBC
NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 08 SEPTEMBER 2014
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
Na Fianna U16 Footballers have at least equalled last year's achievement by reaching the Semi Finals of the Championship again this year as they showed great heart and determination to knockout the previously unbeaten Ballinamere / Durrow in the Quarter Final last Monday week in O'Brien Pk, Tullamore on a scoreline of 2-10 to 2-09. B/D opened the scoring with a point in the 2nd min but then Na Fianna got going as they got off the mark with 4 points in a row before striking their first goal on 11 mins when a quick break upfield saw David Buckley lay it off to Cathal Curran about 30m out who found himself in the clear and he ran all the way in before burying the ball past the keeper into the net. Unfortunately Na Fianna could not build on the goal as neither side could add to their tally for almost 10 mins until B/D got going as they hit their purple patch as they scored 2-03 in a row to re-take the lead but David Buckley kept Na Fianna in touch as he fired over a point with the last kick of the half which would prove crucial in the end and this left B/D leading at the break by 2-04 to 1-05. Na Fianna hit the ground running at the start of the second half as they struck for their second goal in the 3rd min when a David Buckley's 45m free was caught on the endline by Conor Langton who passed it across goal where Ray Daly was on hand to palm it to the net and he then added 2 points along with another from David Buckley by the 7th min to turn it round again and put Na Fianna 4 points up. The next 15 mins saw B/D first respond with 3 points in a row to cut it down to a single point before Na Fianna opened it up again with what would be their final 2 points from Ray Daly and Cathal Curran. B/D were not giving up and hit back with 2 points in the last 3 mins but despite 2 late chances could not find the equaliser and Na Fianna held on to claim the win and the place in the Semi Finals.
NA FIANNA: Shane Gorry, Aaron McKenna, Adam Kelly, Jamie Ballesty, John Paul Casey, Sam Burns, Peter Walsh, John Ridgeway, Colin Keogh, Craig Strong, Ray Daly (1-03), Stephen Pierce, Conor Langton, Cathal Curran (1-02), David Buckely (0-05).
SUBS: Ian Buckley (for Craig Strong), Reece Seery (for John Paul Casey)
U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U14 Footballers who have already qualified for the Championship Quarter Final will be attempting to complete the group stage with their 100% winning record intact as they take on DER Gaels in the Final Rd this Friday evening (12 September) @ 6PM in Pullough. All Support would be appreciated.
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
After getting 2 Draws in their first 2 rounds Na Fianna Minor Footballers will be looking to get their first win in the Championship against neighbours St Broughans this Friday evening (12 September) @ 7:30pm in Walsh Island. All Support would be appreciated.
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Na Fianna U16 Footballers will be hoping to lead the way for the club by being the first of the club's sides to reach a Championship Final this year as they take on Ferbane/ Belmont in the Semi Final this Saturday afternoon (13 September) @ 12 noon in Mucklagh. Best of Luck to Players & Management. We would encourage as many Supporters as possible to come along to support the lads.
