Raheen and Na Fianna club notes
September 07, 2015
RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: EDDIE KAYE ; PHONE: (086) 0757679
P.R.O: RAY GARRY ; PHONE: (086) 1954803
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 07 SEPTEMBER 2015
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 31 August 2015 were 03 04 10 27. There was No Jackpot Winner of €12,400 and 5 Match 3 Winners [Paddy O'Connors C/O Doyles; Andy Brophy C/O A Brophy; Breda Murphy C/O Pauric Pierce; Laura Trimble C/O Dermot Guinan; Susan O'Rourke C/O A O'Rourke] [€40 Each] . Next week's draw will take place in Direen's, Cloneygowan on Monday 14 September 2015.
SENIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 7
Raheen Senior Footballers proved all their doubters wrong as they showed when facing the exit door of the Senior B Championship they had the heart and determination within them as they produced their best display of the year to beat Shamrocks by 1-12 to 0-12 in the final round last Thursday evening in Gracefield to snatch the 4th and final Semi Final place where they will meet Durrow. Shamrocks were first off the mark with the opening point but Raheen's opening score on 4 mins would prove to be so valuable in the result as Danny McEvoy caught the ball about 40m out, turned and made a run through the middle before laying it off to Dylan Hyland on the left side of the square who made no mistake as he slotted it to the right corner of the net for what would be the only goal of the game. The remainder of the half saw both sides add 5 points each so at the break Raheen led 1-12 to 0-12. Shamrocks drew level within 3 mins of the re-start adding the 1st 2 points. Then over the next 20 mins Raheen edged back in front adding 6 points to Shamrocks 3. With a draw being of no use to Raheen holding a 3 point lead was always dangerous but when John Crombie sent over Raheen's final point in the last min the result looked to be in the bag but there was still time for Shamrocks to put over a free and then get into a goalmouth scramble but Raheen managed to crowd them out and clear it out as the final whistle was blown.
RAHEEN: James Boland, Adam Kelly, Liam Boland, Brian Corcoran, Brian Crombie, Mick McMenamin, Chris Floody, Declan Byrne, James Lalor, Jack Keogh (0-01), John Crombie (0-01), Niall Dempsey, Dylan Hyland (1-05), Danny McEvoy (0-02), Richie Reynolds (0-03).
JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Raheen Hurlers will be looking to try to reach the first Championship Final for the club this year when they take on title favourites Belmont in the Junior B Semi Final this Saturday (12 Sept) @ 2PM in Clara . All Support would be appreciated.
BEST OF LUCK
Raheen GAA Club would like to wish the Best of Luck to Clodiagh Gaels in the Intermediate Hurling Final next Sunday against Lusmagh in O'Connor Park, Tullamore.
RAHEEN GAA NURSERY
Raheen GAA club are providing a nursery for 4 to 6 year old boys and girls every Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in the GAA Field in Geashill. All are 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: 07 SEPTEMBER 2015
U14 A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
Na Fianna U14 Footballers cruised into the Semi Finals of the A Championship as they as expected comprehensively beat St Vinncents in the Quarter Final last Wednesday evening in Walsh Island on a scoreline of 8-07 0-05. Na Fianna got off to the perfect start when they were awarded a penalty with their first attack in the first min for a foul on Mark Dillon and the same player stepped up to take it, he made no mistake slotting it to the corer of the net. Na Fianna then squandered a number of chances before scoring their second goal when a close in free for St Vincents came off the crossbar for Na Fianna to break quickly all the way upfield into the other square where Lee Mulpeter dribbled the ball round the keeper and into the net. Then midway through the half James Nolan drilled in Na Fianna's 3rd goal and they followed it with the first of 3 points. Just on the stroke of half time it was goal no 4 for Na Fianna when Mikey Buckley lobbed the keeper from out on the wing at least 25m out and so at the break Na Fianna led 4-03 to no score. St Vincents eventually opened their account with a point inside the first min of the second half but it mattered little as Mark Dillon completed his hat trick with 2 goals by the 5th min. Over the next 20 mins St Vincents added 4 points but 1-01 apiece from Lee Mulpeter and Glen Hassett increased Na Fianna's winning margin and Lee Mulpeter rounded off the scoring with the last point in the final min.
NA FIANNA: Conor Kelly, David Carthy, David McElduff, David Boland, Jack Gorry, Aaron Flanagan, Adam Mangan, Glen Hassett (1-01), Emmett Curley, Morgan Tynan (0-01), Mikey Buckley (1-00), James Nolan (1-00), Adam Strong, Mark Dillon (3-02), Lee Mulpeter (2-03).
SUBS: Jacob Beatty (for Emmett Curley), Ryan Strong (for Morgan Tynan), Gavin Kelly (for James Nolan), Ross Plunkett (for Adam Strong).
MINOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
The Championship campaign for Na Fianna Minor Footballers continues on as they claimed their place in the Semi Finals of the Minor B Championship with 1-11 to 0-09 win over Rhode in the Quarter Final last Sunday morning in Daingean. Rhode started the game well as they opened the scoring with the first 4 points inside 10 mins before Conor McNally got Na Fianna off the mark with a point on 13 mins then put over a free before the decisive moment of the game came on 16 mins when Na Fianna's Liam Langton picked out Kaelyn Thompson with a pass on the edge of the square and he planted his shot past the keeper into the corner of the net for the only goal. The remainder of the half saw Rhode add 2 points to Na Fianna's 1 so at the break it was all square 1-03 to 0-06. In the second half Na Fianna took the initiative as went in front with the first 4 points in a row inside 15 mins before Rhode back with the next 2 points. Both sides then added a point apiece around the 20 min mark before Na Fianna wrapped it up with the final 3 points in the last 5 mins to clinch it.
NA FIANNA: James Boland, Brian Keogh, Adam Kelly, Eoin Corcoran, John Cummins, John Ridgeway, John Paul Casey, Colin Keogh (0-02), Conor McNally (0-04), Reece Seery (0-02), Ian Buckley, Anthony Malone, Kaelyn Thompson (1-00), Ray Daly (0-01), Jamie Ballesty.
SUBS: Stephen Pierce (for Eoin Corcoran), Liam Langton (0-02)(for Anthony Malone), Conor Langton (for Jamie Ballesty), Eoin Cocoran (for Stephen Pierce).
U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Na Fianna U14 Footballers have been drawn against Tullamore in the Semi Finals of the A Championship with the game due to take place next Wednesday (16 Sept) with Time & Venue TBC.
BEST OF LUCK
Na Fianna Football would like to wish the Best of Luck to Clodiagh Gaels in the Intermediate Hurling Final next Sunday against Lusmagh in O'Connor Park, Tullamore.
