Under 10s

On Saturday Garrycastle played host to St. Malachy's/Ballinagore. This was a thrilling game from start to finish with both sides producing some excellent football. Garrycastle took advantage of the strong breeze in the first half and lead by two points at the break. The dertermined visitors started the second half in great style and with the strong breeze behind their backs they managed to bring the game back to a draw.

Garrycastle dug deep and and battled hard throughout the second half. In the end it was Garrycastle who ran out two points winners and overcame a determined St. Malachy's/Ballinagore team. Best on the day for Garrycastle were Cathal Redmond, Nathan Breslin, Charlie O'Connor, James Murphy,Scott Duffy and Luke Clinton.

Cathal Redmond was awarded the man of the match after putting in a huge battling performance in the back line. As ever Cathal was a rock at the back and led by example in seeing off a strong second half challenge by the visting team.

Street League

Street league kicks off this Saturday at 12 O clock in Garrycastle. Can Moydrum defend their crown ??


ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 3)

GARRYCASTLE 1-11 MULLINGAR SHAMROCKS 1-6


Garrycastle maintained their 100% league record with a well merited win over the visitors, Mullingar Shamrocks, in Garrycastle last Sunday morning. The game was played in very windy conditions, which made it difficult when shooting for goal, nonetheless the sides served up an entertaining game for the small numbers in attendance.

The game took some time to settle and we had to wait until the 5th minute for the first point, when Robbie Shine converted a close range free. Noel Galvin double the Garrycastle lead soon after with a point from play. The visitors were awarded a penalty in what was a rare attack. However, Stephen McGuire made an excellent block on the goal bound effort and managed to deflect it over his bar for the first score for Shamrocks. A point from Conor Cosgrove put Garrycastle two up again and Robbie Shine had his second point from a free soon after. Shamrocks hit back with a point from a close range free but Robbie Shine responded with yet another successful free to put his side up by 3 points in the 23rd minute. It was all Garrycastle from there to the end of the first period. Two points from frees by Robbie Shine, were scored either side of a point from play by Alan Daly. When Sean Carroll signalled for half time the home side held the lead on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-2.

Mullingar Shamrocks made a determined start to the second half. They had the lions share of possession and rattled off three points, all of which came from play, in the opening 10 minutes of the half, to reduce the margin to just three points. However, in their next attack, Garrycastle took a decisive lead when Peadar Mulvihill made space and lobbed the ball over the head the Shamrocks goalkeeper to the net. This score was quickly followed up with a point from play by Robbie Shine. Further points from substitute, Padraig Cosgrove, and a free by Conor Cosgrove put Garrycastle in a very strong position with only 5 minutes remaining. Shamrock rallied and scored a goal and a point in the remainder of the game. However, it was a case of too little too late as Garrycastle ran out winners by 1-11 to 1-6.

This was an excellent win for Garrycastle, which was built on a strong defensive performance and some good attacking play. Stephen McGuire was solid in goal, and his penalty save was vital in building a lead. Conor Harrington, Sean Brennan and Gary McCallon were the pick of the defence. Ciaran O'Neill and Noel Galvin gave Garrycastle the edge in midfield. Peadar Mulvihill and Robbie Shine were the best in attack, but were well assisted by Conor Cosgrove and Alan Daly.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Conor Harrington, Sean Brennan, Anthony Larkin, John O'Shaughnessy, Gary McCallon, Ciaran O'Neill, Noel Galvin (0-1), Brian Carty, Conor Cosgrove (0-2, 1f), Peadar Mulvihill (1-0), Alan Daly (0-1), Robbie Shine (0-6, 4f) and Robbie Fox.

SUBS: Neil Rattigan for R Fox (38 min); Padraig Cosgrove (0-1) for B Carty (42 Min).
U 12s Win one, Lose one

Our U12s played 2 very exciting and very competitive 11 a side games last Wednesday evening against Athlone at Pairc Ciaran in ideal conditions. The games were shared one win each for both clubs with Athlone taking the honours on the night by 6 points aggregate score across both games. Both Garrycastle and Athlone teams deserve great credit for the quality of football on display on the night which kept the good crowd at the games highly entertained.

With a few panel members away the Garrycastle lads on duty really stepped up to the mark playing some excellent football at times.

Across both games there were outstanding performances from Dara Mulvihill,Robert Kelly,Owen Kehoe,Brian Ruane,Robert O Brien,Dara Kenna,Jakub Kociolek,Conor O Driscoll,Daniel Guinan,Joe Sorohan,Charlie O Connor and Martin Szafarowcz.

Many thanks to Athlone mentors who as usual had everything organised perfectly.

Panel on Duty in Athlone:

Martin Szafarowcz,Mark Kelly,Adam O Brien,Dylan Keegan,Nathan Rushe,Jason Collins Mannion,Daniel Guinan,Daragh Kenna,Jakub Kociolek,Andrew Monaghan,Fergal Mullin,Patrick McKiernan,Charlie O Connor,Joe Carmody,Ian Carroll,Dara Mulvihill,Eoin Mulvihill,Brian Ruane,Robert O Brien,Joe Sorohan,Cillian Lyons,Jack Fitzgearld,Owen Kehoe,Conor O Driscoll,Szymon Wieczorek.


U14

Garrycastle U 14 played their final league game last Thursday away to Tubberclair. The gane was evenly matched with some fine performances from both teams. In goals, Seán Mulvihill had a great game, saving a number of shots off the line. In the backs, Shane Duffy and Eoin Mulvihill had very strong performances. Philip Monaghan and Oisin Langan delivered great ball into the full forward line where Conor Mulvihill and Eoin Kenny finished them off with great scores.

Final Score : Garrycastle 4 -11 : 2 -07 Tubberclair.

Team :Seán Mulvihill, Mark Demby, Brian Kenny, Brian Leahy, Shane Duffy, Bill Kelly, Eoin Mulvihill, Cathal Mannion, Oisín Langan, Philip Monaghan , Jack Brody, Seán Dalton, Eoin Kenny, Conor Mulvihill, Mark McKeirnan. Subs; Cian O' Brien, Conor Macken. Matthew McBride.


Lotto

Lotto no's 5,16,18 25

Match 3's : Ted Raftery c/o John Henson; Brendan Nugent c/o Harvey's Bar, & Keith Farnan c/o Coosan Tavern


Sympathy

The Collins Family, Sarsfield Square. Tweet

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