ACL Div. 1: Mullingar Shamrocks 0-17 Tang 0-5

 

It was Paddy’s Day in Springfield on Friday as Paddy Fagan kicked 0-8 from play to provide the foundation for a comfortable victory in this ACL Div.1 game against an understrength Tang played in atrocious conditions on St Patrick’s Day.

In fact given the day that was in it, it is not inappropriate to suggest that Paddy shone as brightly as the famous fire lit by his namesake-saint on the Hill of Slane all those years ago. Someone else suggested it was the day Paddy walked on water, but the pitch wasn’t that waterlogged.

 

Shamrocks were leading 0-9 to 0-4 at the interval after a relatively even first quarter that saw Tang lead by 0-3 to 0-2 at one stage thanks to the free taking ability of Adam Neary and the needless fouls conceded by the Shamrocks defence. However, four points by Paddy Fagan and two points from Denis Corroon secured the Shamrocks lead. A good goal scoring opportunity was wasted by Tang and Jordan Warde responded immediately with a point. Denis Corroon pointed twice and Zach Aherne put the finishing touches to a combined move before Alan Coyne called for the interval break. It is appropriate that on a day when conditions were difficult that we acknowledge the fine refereeing of Alan Coyne.

 

On resumption, three quick points by Zach, Conor O’Brien and Jordan virtually guaranteed the league points. Paddy Fagan added three more points to his total, Ross Corroon also pointed before Paddy  completed his and Shamrocks tally for a very satisfactory victory with a lot of positives from the outing (it’s been a while since we scored 0-17 in  a match). But we can be sure of this: the championship will be a different matter.

 

Mullingar Shamrocks: Eoin Doran; Dillon Matthews (Eddie Moore), Efe Siode, Marc Eivers; Davy Coyne (Niall Hardiman),  David Gavin, Conn O’Hanlon (Matthew Siode); Zach Aherne (0-2), Denis Corroon (0-3); Emmet Walsh (Neil Hannigan), Dean Moore, Alan Cashman; Patrick Fagan (0-8), Conor O’Brien (0-1), Jordan Warde (0-2) [Ross Corroon, 0-1]. 

 

ACL Div. 6: Ballycomoyle 3-4 Mullingar Shamrocks 0-10 

 

A great comeback from 0-8 down fell just short in this  ACL Div. 6 match in Ballycomoyle on St Patrick’s Day. Despite the great efforts of Dónal O’Donoghue, Dylan Franzoni, Gary Corroon and Jack Kelly the concession of two penalties which were successfully converted and three good goal scoring chances missed proved costly in the end. 

 

Mullingar Shamrocks: Killian White; Eamonn Breslin, Ben Egan, Dylan Carey; Dylan Franzoni, Jack Kelly (0-3), Conor Kelly; Pearse Corroon, Donal O’Donoghue;  Matthew Shaw, Gary Corroon (0-5),Thomas Doherty, Luke McCabe (0-1),  Adam McCormack, Nathan Cornally. Subs: Nathan Smith, David Culkin (0-1), Conor Fitzpatrick, Enda Keating.

 

G4M&O defy the weather for an early season start …

 

The Ladies from the G4MO team, got their season off to an early start  with their first home match. Ballycomoyle made the journey in on a very cold night. There was great skill shown on both sides and the Mullingar Shamrocks ladies have come a long way since they started out a little over a year ago. 

 

The ladies brought together a lovely selection of tea (after the milk shortage was solved), sandwiches and cakes. They are looking forward to many more matches this season.

 

And if anyone fancies taking on the challenge the G4MO are anxious to appoint a full-time coach for the season ahead. As of now the women train on Tuesday and Friday evenings (8pm-9pm). 

 

New members are always welcome. It’s all about the fun and games. 

  

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade

 

Well done to all the coaches, parents, club officers and of course the over 100 boys and girls who represented Mullingar Shamrocks in style  in the Mullingar St Patrick's Day Parade.

 

Lotto Results

 

The numbers drawn were 8, 22, 26 and 30. No jackpot winner and Mrs Browne c/o Rochforts was the Lucky Dip winner of €50. This week’s jackpot €6,200.

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