Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
May 25, 2015
RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 25 MAY 2015
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 18 May 2015 were 10 11 19 23. There was No Jackpot Winner of €9,400 and 2 Match 3 Winners [ Colin Pierce C/O Pauric Pierce; Jack Nolan C/O Fergie Byrne] [€100 Each] . Next week's draw will take place in Direen's, Cloneygowan on TUESDAY 02 June 2015.
DIVISION 4 HURLING LEAGUE
Its 2 wins out of 2 for Raheen Hurlers in the Div 4 League as they comfortably overcame Carrig & Riverstown in Carrig last Thursday evening on a scoreline of 3-12 to 3-05. Raheen completely dominated the first half and they deservedly led at the break 0-07 to 0-02. C & R were much improved in the second half as they got going straight from the off scoring 1-01 inside 5 mins. Raheen responded with their first goal on 10 mins when Paddy Rigney's 80m free landed in the square and in the ensuing scramble Brian Kennedy got the necessary touch to send it into the net. Raheen added 3 points to C&R's 1 before Raheen struck for goal no 2 on 21 mins when Ian Buckleyt blasted ito from the edge of the square over the head of the keeper into the top left corner of the net. C&R were not giving up and by the end of normal time struck 2-01 to Raheen's 2 points to give themselves hope but it was quashed 2 minutes into stoppage time when their lineball just bacfk from the endline taken by Brian Corcoran sent into the square where Dean Pierce connected with it first time to blast it to the net and from the puck out the final whistle eas blown.
RAHEEN: Eoghan Bolton, Craig O'Halloran, Fionan Direen, Sean Martin Pierce, Eanna Direen, Paddy Rigney, Steve Coughlan, Brian Corcoran, Jason Hassett (0-04), Brian Kennedy (1-00), Paddy Arnold (0-01), Keith Quinn (0-02), Ian Buckley (1-03), Ciaran Direen (0-02), Dean Pierce (1-00).
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Raheen Junior Footballers will count themselves both lucky and unlucky as they had to settle for a draw with Durrow in the 3rd Rd of the Junior B Championship last Sunday morning in Durrow on a scoreline of 1-09 apiece. Raheen opened the scoring with the first 2 points before Durrow got off the mark with a goal on 6 mins followed by a point. Durrow were superior for the remainder of the half as they added 5 points to Raheen's 3 before Raheen got a 45 in stoppage time which keeper Mark Byrne came up and slotted it over. This left just the goal in it at the break 1-06 to 0-06. The first 15 mins of the second half saw both sides add 2 points apiece. Then on 21 mins Ian Buckley intercepted a Durrow clearance and sent in a shot which was blocked down by the keeper where it was taken by Liam Gorman who struck it to the net for the equalising goal and Raheen went in front with 5 mins left when Conor McNally pointed a free. Then in the last min Raheen had a free just inside the Durrow half which was taken quickly where it was broken down and Durrow worked it upfield to knock over the equaliser. Raheen will now face St Rynaghs in the final round where a win will be necessary to qualify for the knockout stages.
RAHEEN: Mark Byrne (0-01), Eanna Direen, Stephen Byrne, Adam Kelly, Niall Leavy, Cathal Maher, Barry Spollen, Mark Gorman, Nigel Gorman, Paddy Arnold, John Ridgeway, Donie Boland (0-01), Liam Gorman (1-04), Noel Gorman (0-01), Conor McNally (0-02).
SUBS: Ciaran Coughlan (for Eanna Direen), Colin Keogh (for Barry Spollen), Ian Buckley (for Mark Gorman),
DIVISION 4 HURLING LEAGUE
With 2 wins out of 2 in the Div 4 League Raheen Hurlers will looking to keep their winning run going when they take on Drumcullen in Rath in Rd 3 this Sunday morning (31 May) @ 12 Noon. All Support would be appreciated.
DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Raheen Senior Footballers complete their Div 1 League campaign against Tullamore in the Final Rd next Tuesday evening (02 June) @ 8pm in O'Brien Pk, Tullamore. All Support would be appreciated.
SYMPATHY
Raheen GAA Club would like to extend deepest sympathy to the Bolton Family Alderboro, Geashill and McEvoy Family Kilcavan following their recent bereavements. RIP.
MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to renew their membership as soon as possible but all membership must be paid by the end of February 2015. Subscriptions are Playing Members €30, Students/ OAP's €15 & Non Playing Members €20. Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Padraig Direen. New members are very welcome.
RAHEEN SUPPORTERS CLOTHING
Following the success in winning the Intermediate Championship Final the Range of Official Raheen Supporters Clothing including Replica Jersies, Hoodies, T-Shirts & Rain Jackets are again available to order. All Items are available in most sizes from Kids to Adults. To place an order or obtain prices please contact Mariena Corcoran [Phone (087) 9421814 - AFTER 4 PM]. In respect of the Replica Jersies orders can only be placed with the supplier for a minimum quantity of 6 of any 1 size.
NA FIANNA GAA FOOTBALL CLUB
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 25 MAY 2015
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U16 Footballers suffered their second defeat in the Championship as they lost out to Ballinamere / Durrow in Rd 3 last Monday week in Geashill on a scoreline of 3-07 to 0-11 and in doing so enacting some revenge for Na Fianna's win against them in the U16 Quarter Final last year. Playing against the wind in the first half Na Fianna were undone by the concession of 3 goals which saw them trail at the break 3-06 to 0-05 but would have been further behind but for a fine penalty save by keeper Ryan Kinahan. In the second half Na Fianna slowly began to claw their way back into it as they scored 5 points without reply by the midpoint of the half to cut the deficit to 5 points but for the remainder of the game both sides could only manage 1 more point apiece and so B/D held on to claim the win.
NA FIANNA: Ryan Kinahan, Conor Brophill, Eoin Corcoran, Anthony Malone, Cathal Brady, Brian Keogh, Aaron McKenna, Joey Keenahan (0-01), Sean Beatty (0-02), Kaelyn Thompson (0-01), Reece Seery (0-02), Caomhlan Flanagan (0-01), Craig Strong, Ger Plunkett (0-02), Jamie Ballesty (0-02).
SUBS: Conor McGuinness (for Aaron McKenna), Shane O'Rourke (for Caomhlan Flanagan).
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna Minor Footballers began their Championship campaign with defeat to Ballycumber / Tubber in Rd 1 last Wednesday evening in Ballycumber on a scoreline of 4-11 to 1-09. Na Fianna found themselves on the backfoot straight from the off as Ballycumber / Tubber got off to a lightning start scoring 2-03 to Na Fianna's 2 points after just 5 mins. Only 1 point for Na Fianna followed until the last 5 mins of the half when B/T scored 1-01 before Na Fianna came back scoring 1-03 with the goal coming just on the stroke of half time when Ray Daly intercepted a kickout inside the 45 and following a few quick passes he claimed it back in the square before firing it to the net. This left just 4 points in it a the break 3-04 to 1-06. Na Fianna did score the first 2 points of the second half but B/T responded first with 2 points followed by their 4th goal on 10 mins which killed off any hope of a comeback. Thereafter B/T finished the game comfortably scoring 5 points to Na Fianna's 1.
NA FIANNA: James Boland, John Cummins, Clint Horan, Peter Walsh, Cathal Curran, Adam Kelly, Sam Burns, John Ridgeway, Kevin Kinahan (0-01), Liam Langton, Colm McDermott, David Buckley (0-01), Ray Daly (1-00), Dylan Hyland (0-07), Shane Gorry.
SUBS: Kaelyn Thompson (for Sam Burns), Colin Keogh (for Liam Langton), John Paul Casey (for Shane Gorry), Conor McNally (for Colin Keogh)
U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
After getting off to a winning start in the Championship Na Fianna U14 Footballers will looking to keep that run going when they continue their Championship campaign with 2 games this weekend. Firstly this Friday evening (29 May) @ 7:30pm they travel to take on Ferbane / Belmont in Ferbane. Then next Monday (01 June) @ 6pm they take on Tullamore in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated for either or both games.
FUN RUN
A 10K Fun Run will be held in Ballinagar Village on Friday 05th June 2015 @ 7pm. Competitors may Run or Walk the route. Entry Fee is €15 with the proceeds going towards Na Fianna Football Club. Registration will take place from 5:30pm in Ballinagar. The event is AAI Approved with Prizes for the Top Ladies & Gents. Refreshments will be served afterwards. All Support would be much appreciated.
