ACFL Division 1
Athlone 3-13 Caulry 1-05
After watching the hurlers of Kilkenny and Tipp put up big scores on Sunday afternoon it was a little more surprising to see the Athlone team put up a score of 3-13 against Caulry later in the evening. The half time score-line of 0-06 to 0-04 belied the host of chances missed by both sides. A couple of fine saves from the Caulry keeper denied what looked certain goals from Sam Omukoro and Jordan Marshment. Athlone had their own double let-off when firstly, a low drive came back off the post, but even more fortuitous was just when the rebounded effort as about to cross the goal line, a last second tap in from a Caulry forward caused the goal to be ruled out for a square ball (Cue a five minute debate in the crowd over the square ball rule. It appeared to this onlooker that neither side of the debate seemed to know said rule but that's the joys of the GAA!!). The pick of the first half scores came from a typically lung bursting run from Stephen Ward and a Jack Quinn effort where he won the ball over the full back's head and split the posts, a real full-forward's point.

Athlone started the second half with real intent. A fine individual point from Paul Bannon was followed by a brace from Charlie McMickan and the first green flag was raised when Jack Quinn finished to the net after a good pass for Sam Omukoro.  Further points from Eoin Maher (a collector's item) and Tadhg Prendergast left the score-line at 1-11 to 0-04 and Athlone seemed to be cruising. Caulry scored the next point with a fine solo run down the Athlone spine before Dylan Lynch capped a fine individual performance by finishing off a lovely team move. The next score came from the penalty spot as Athlone keeper Conal Sheeran mistimed his jump for a high ball and caught the Caulry forward late. Niall Ward had no hesitation in pointing to the spot and the kick was duly dispatched to leave the score 1-12 to 1-5. This turned out to be the last score for the lads from Mount Temple as Athlone pushed on. Another Stephen Ward special from distance was followed by Athlone's second major when Jordan Marshment palmed to the net from two yards following a flowing move. Caulry were unlucky not to register their own green flag when a palmed effort came back off the Athlone crossbar following a 45. Athlone finished the scoring as the Caulry backline was once again exposed by the impressive Athlone full forward line who combined to set up Jack Quinn for goal number three. Overall this was a fine result for the lads but they know there is plenty of work to be done.

The Athlone team was: Conal Sheeran, Fergal Murray, Damien Kelly, Eoin Maher (0-1), Daniel Lynam, Noel Mulligan (0-2), Rory Donnellan, Stephen Ward (0-2), Paul Bannon (0-1), Jordan Marshment (1-0), Shane Kilroy-Glynn, Dylan Lynch (0-1), Tadhg Prendergast (0-2), Sam Omukoro,  Jack Quinn (2-1), Subs used: Charlie McMickan (0-3), Eoin Jordan, Joe Fallon and Andy Lynam.

19 June (Pairc Chiarain)
JFC Sec B Result
Athlone 0-8 Mullingar Shamrocks 2-12

Feile 2015
Best of luck to our Under 14 Girls who travel to the Feile Blitz in Monaghan this Saturday 27th June.

U12 Girls
Congratulations to Athlone GAA cousins Amy Nugent and Leah Nugent who were called up to play with Westmeath Under 12 girls last weekend.  A great honour, well done girls.

Underage Football
There will be no underage training next Sunday, 28th June as all Managers will be in Croke Park cheering on Westmeath!  Underage football continues on Sunday, 5th July at 11.30am.  New players very welcome, just come along to the Club.

Club gear (jerseys, shorts, socks, training tops, t-shirts, tracksuits etc) available in the Clubhouse every Sunday morning or by contacting Teresa at 087 6799472.  Also see www.athlone.gaa.ie

Cúl Camps 6th July 2015
Official Westmeath Cúl Camp takes place in Pairc Chiarain in Athlone GAA from Monday, 6th July to Friday, 10th July, 2015 from 10am to 2.30pm.  Attendance is open to primary school children from 6 years to 13 years.  Cost is €55 for first child, €45 for second and €40 for third & fourth child. Every child that attends gets a free GAA jersey, training top and a bag pack. Book online at http://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or contact David at 087 2397519 or come along on the day.

Applegreen
The Minor Board would like to thank everyone for making the annual Applegreen collection a huge success. Your support is greatly appreciated.  Thanks also to the Management and Staff of Applegreen for allowing us to raise much needed funds for underage football.

Frank Starken Memorial 2015
The ninth Annual Frank Starken Momorial Golf Classic was held at Athlone Golf Club on Friday last with 40 teams taking part.
Many thanks to all the teams, tee and green sponsors.  There are many people to thank but the organising committee would like to single out Matt Scally for acting as starter, Johnny Flynn as course ranger and Johnny Bracken for checking the cards.
The following were the top 4 prizewinners:
1st Prize: Greg Kennedy, Mattie Kenny, Aidan Gannon, Trevor Hill(96pts)
2nd Prize: Frank McGowan Snr, Frank McGowan Jnr, Mark Kelly, David McGowan (95pts)
3rd Prize: John Burns, Declan Corcoran, Vincent Connaire, Michael Healy (93pts)
4th Prize: Brian Melinn, Richard Allen, Seamus Fagan, Paddy Egan (91pts)

Lotto
There was no winner of this weeks €2,550 jackpot.
The numbers drawn were 6-9-13-25.
There were 3 match 3 winners.
At Last c/o Gerry Daly.
Mossie Collins c/o Liam Roper.
Michelle & Neil Rowan c/o Teresa Small.
This weeks jackpot will be €2,700.

Bingo continues every Thursday at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse.  Many cash prizes. Everyone Welcome

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