Business end of underage championships; Late Oliver Hanley remembered
Umpires Joe Phelan and Brendan Clogher on duty during last Friday evening’s U-14 Division One Football Championship final between St. Brigid’s and Clann na nGael in Woodmount. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin
CAMOGIE: The Lough Key Forest Park sponsored U-14 championship draws to a close on Sunday evening next in Lisnamult when the team take on Roscommon Gaels Eagles in the final. The team are trained by Niall Connolly. The club would like to wish Niall and the team the best of luck in the final. The club also wishes Niall and the Roscommon Masters football team every success in their All-Ireland final against Tyrone on Saturday next.
U-8 BLITZ: The U-8 team travelled to Lisnamult on Saturday last for the end of year blitz. The club had 16 players divided into two teams. They played Boyle, Four Roads, Oran, Roscommon Gaels, Pádraig Pearses and Tulsk. At the end of the event, the children enjoyed their ice cream, which really went down well after the hot day. The club had their end of year pizza party in the club grounds on Wednesday evening last. It is hoped that the children will return again in 2025 to continue their journey with the club.
SYMPATHY: The club would like to extend its sympathy to the Whyte family, Castlestrange, on the sudden passing of Nollaig Whyte. Nollaig’s cousins and niece, Karen, are involved with the club.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. Lucky dip winners were Marion McLoughlin, Breege Foley, Ollie Cormack, Niamh Egan, and Joanne Sharkey. Next weekend’s jackpot for the draw in Mulvihill’s Bar is €11,400.
SENIOR FOOTBALLERS: Hard luck to the senior men’s football team who were defeated by Boyle in Ballinameen on Saturday evening (see match report, page 8). The club would like to thank the players and management, especially manager Dara Bruen, for their commitment during the year. It is very much appreciated by everyone in Castlerea St. Kevin’s.
MINOR SEMI-FINAL: The minor footballers play Oran/St. Croan’s in the Division One minor football semi-final on Thursday, September 12th, in O’Rourke Park at 6.45 p.m.. Good luck to the players, Noel Curran and his management team. Support would be appreciated.
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP: The Junior B footballers play St. Faithleach’s in the championship in Ballyleague on Sunday next, September 15th, at 3.30 p.m..
LGFA: The U-16 county final takes place against Shannon Gaels or St. Croan’s on Saturday. Time and venue to be confirmed. The U-14 girls have qualified for the Division 1B final. Details to be confirmed. The junior ladies play Roscommon Gaels in their championship semi-final on Sunday in O’Rourke Park at 11 a.m..
OTHER NEWS: Good luck to Seán Ryan and the Roscommon Masters footballers in their All-Ireland final against Tyrone on Saturday next. There is an executive meeting in the O’Rourke Centre on Thursday, September 12th, at 9 p.m.. The club is hosting the relegation game between Western Gaels and St. Dominic’s/Tulsk on Sunday next at 3 p.m.. Stewards to be in O’Rourke Park at 2 p.m..
CHAMPIONSHIP The intermediate men's team beat St. Farnan's on a scoreline of 0-10 to 0-5 on Sunday last to make it two wins from two in their championship group. They play Enniscrone/Kilglass in Tourlestrane on Sunday at 2 p.m.. The junior men play Ballymote in the second round of the Junior A championship on Saturday next at 7.30 p.m. in Tubbercurry.
UNDERAGE NEWS: Congratulations to the U-14 girls who beat CT Gaels in the B Shield final last Saturday. The U-13 boys are in championship final action this Friday. Venue and time will be posted on the club’s social media channels.
50/50 DRAW/BINGO: Peggy Gaffney, Cuilmore, won the weekly 50/50 jackpot of €551. The draw takes place every Monday evening. Tickets cost €2 or three tickets for €5 and can be played online via www.lottoraiser.ie/EasternHarps. The draw can also be played by purchasing a ticket in Centra, Gurteen; O’Dowd’s Lakeview Bar and Lounge, Monasteraden; Roisin Dubh, Gurteen; The Dapper Duck, Gurteen; The May Fly, Ballinafad, and Donegan’s, Gurteen. Bingo continues this Friday at 8pm with the jackpot at €1,600 in 45 calls or less. The in-house lotto jackpot one is €200.
MASTERS: Best of luck to Ross Nolan, Declan Woods and all involved with the Roscommon Masters football team in their All-Ireland final against Tyrone on Saturday next in Kingspan Breffni, Cavan, at 3 p.m..
HANDBALL SUCCESS: Well done to Denis Creaton and Seán Jennings who won the All-Ireland Masters Hardball Doubles final on Sunday. It’s always good to have All-Ireland champions in the parish.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. Andrew McCann won €100 for matching three numbers. The €20 winners were Pat, Conor, Adrian and Anne Marie; Ian Morley; Declan and Siobhan. Next week’s jackpot stands at €6,100 for the draw in Boland’s.
SYMPATHY: The club extends its sympathy to the Conway family on the passing of PJ.
ALL-IRELAND FINAL: Best of luck to the Roscommon Masters football team and management in the All-Ireland final against Tyrone on Saturday, September 14th, in Kingspan Breffni at 3 p.m.. Best wishes to players Conor Beirne, Paddy O’Connor and Brian Higgins, selector Liam Butler and manager Anthony Carroll.
UNDERAGE NEWS: Hard luck to the Elphin/Ballinameen U-14 team who lost out to Michael Glaveys/Éire Óg. Good luck to the team against St. Dominic’s on Thursday evening. Best of luck also to the U-16 team who play St. Ciaran’s in the championship semi-final. Well done to the two U-12 teams who had good games against Strokestown and St. Michael’s/St. Ronan’s. Thank you to Kilmore who played the U-10 team during the week.
UNDERAGE NEWS: The U-14 team qualified for the county semi-final following a hard-fought 3-10 to 1-10 victory against Kilglass/St. Barry’s in Tarmonbarry. Kilbride were the stronger team throughout the first half and held a two-goal lead at the break, and that margin stayed the same in an evenly contested second half. They play Pádraig Pearses in Woodmount on September 19th at 6.45 p.m.. Best wishes to the team and management. The U-12 summer league continues with Kilbride facing Michael Glaveys at home on Sunday, September 15th, at 12 noon. The U-16 and minor teams have home Division Two semi-finals this week. The minors will take on Pádraig Pearses on Thursday at 7 p.m.. The U-16s play St. Dominic’s on Monday, September 16th, also at 7 p.m.. Both teams are wished every success. Support would be appreciated.
LGFA: The U-16 team have booked their place in the Division 2A final following an excellent 6-8 to 2-4 victory against Michael Glaveys in Ballinlough on Tuesday evening. The final takes place next Saturday against Northern Harps in Ballyleague at 3 p.m.. Best of luck to the team and management. Team: Saoirse McNeill, Ali Fallon, Keela Kelly, Emily Hanley ,Megan Molloy, Sophie Hanly, Roisín O’Grady, Ella Brennan (1-0), Sadhbh Shally (1-0), Clara Tully (1-4), Laura McSharry (2-1), Laura Fannon, Grace Dowling, Ivannah Looby (1-2), Emily O’Shea. Subs: Katie Cleary, Aoife Lavin, Lilymae Gavigan (0-1), Roisín O’Reilly, Saoirse Towey, Carla Greally, Rebecca Trimble. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be for the U-14 team in their semi-final against St. Faithleach’s on Sunday evening. The teams were level, 1-8 to 2-3, at full time but St. Faithleach’s prevailed by 4-9 to 5-3 after extra time. A huge thanks to the management team for all their work, commitment and dedication to this group of players over the last few months. The girls have improved so much and have given their parents and supporters a very enjoyable year. Team: Sadhbh Kelleher, Caoimhe Mullarkey, Katie Cleary, Eleanor Gavigan, Claire Farrell, Emily Hanley, Ailbhe O’Connor, Sadhbh Shally, Megan Molloy, Laura Fannon, Roisín Lohan, Ruth Dennigan, Saoirse McNeill, Emily O’Shea, Maria Tully. Subs: Freya Brennan, Angelina Devine, Sophie Cleary. The senior ladies’ footballers were unable to field against Éire Óg in their last match of the group stages on Sunday morning. This concludes what has been a very difficult year on and off the pitch. A huge thanks to Con, David and Michael over the past few months. Thanks to the players who have given the club some incredible days since being promoted to the senior ranks in 2016.
JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS: Best of luck to the Junior B team who face St. Michael’s in Cootehall on Friday evening in the championship at 6.30 p.m..
UNDERAGE FIXTURES: Tuesday, September 10th, U-14 Division Four v Roscommon Gaels in Croghan at 6.45 p.m.. U-16 Division Four v Kilglass/St. Barry’s in Tarmonbarry at 6.45 p.m.. The Kilmore/Shannon Gaels minor footballers meet Roscommon Gaels in the Division One semi-final on Thursday evening, September 12th, in Croghan at 6.45 p.m.. Friday, September 13th, U-16 Division Four v St. Michael’s/St. Ronan’s in Ballyfarnon at 6.45 p.m..
LGFA: U-16 Division Three final, Kilmore/Kilglass Gaels v St. Ciaran’s on Friday, September 13th, in Kilbride at 6.30 p.m..
LOTTO: The lotto draw takes place in Bracken’s, Hillstreet, on Sunday evening for a jackpot of €14,900.
GRAND NATIONAL: The race night took place last Saturday night. It was a great success. Thanks to everyone who sold race cards and who purchased horses. A special thanks to all the club’s race sponsors. Thanks to Earley’s, Hillstreet, who provided food on the night. The overall results were as follows: €1,000, Sara Crowe; €300, Mary Connellan; €200, Lisa Goldrick; €100, Sabrina Gormley; €50, Ryan McLoughlin; €50, Tracey McDermott; €50, Jane McGowan; €50, Kevin Caslin.
MASTERS FINAL: Kilmore GAA Club wishes Anthony Carroll, Dermot Foley and the Roscommon Masters football team the best of luck this Saturday as they face Tyrone in the All-Ireland Masters final in Cavan.
BIG GAMES: Many of the club’s teams have key knockout championship games in the next few weeks. These teams have worked very hard preparing for these crucial fixtures. Support for all the teams would be greatly appreciated. Sunday, September 15th, Athlone Repairs junior ladies’ football team v Northern Harps in their championship semi-final in Woodmount at 11 a.m.. Sunday, September 15th, Millar’s Bar/Lorus Restaurant intermediate football championship relegation play-off v St. Michaels in Enfield (St. Croan’s GAA grounds), 5 p.m.. Minor football championship semi-final v Kilbride on Thursday, September 12th at 6.45 p.m. in Kilbride. U-16 ladies football championship semi-final v Boyle on Saturday, September 14th, in Woodmount at 3 p.m.. U-14 Galway Hurling League semi-final v Oranmore Maree on Sunday, September 15th, Oranmore.
JUNIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP: Well done to the junior camogie championship team that defeated Four Roads by 1-8 to 1-4 on Sunday last. The girls showed great spirit and determination to come from four points down and secure the victory.
U-16 FOOTBALLERS: The U-16 footballers defeated Kilmore/Shannon Gaels by 3-13 to 3-5 in their championship game at Woodmount on Monday, September 2nd. Squad: Niall Doran, Jason Carty, Daniel Cruise, Jack Kelly, Sean Finneran (0-1), Euan Kelly (0-1), Patrick Barrett, Michael Brooks (0-1), Emmett Killeen, Dylan Goode (0-3), Donnacha Monahan, Jack Brooks (0-2), Enda Browne (0-2), Danny Goode (1-3), Keelan Doran (2-0). Subs: John Price for Monahan, Aaron O’Connell for Doran, Aidan Óg Gallagher for Finneran, Diarmuid Killeen for Barrett. The team also defeated Kilglass/St. Barry’s by 2-14 to 0-7 in Woodmount on Sunday last. The team can now look forward to a semi-final in two weeks’ time. Team: Niall Doran, Jason Carty, Daniel Cruise, Jack Kelly, Jack Brooks, Euan Kelly, Sean Finneran, Michael Brooks, Emmett Killeen, Dylan Goode, Danny Goode, Enda Browne, John Price, Keelan Doran, Patrick Barrett. Subs used: Donnacha Monahan for Goode (injured), Gavin Kelly for Barrett, Diarmuid Killeen for Finneran, Aaron O’Connell for Doran.
U-16 HURLERS: The U-16 hurlers defeated Craughwell by 3-9 to 0-11 in the Galway U-16 C1 Hurling League semi-final. Congratulations to the players and management.
U-14 GIRLS: The U-14 Division One girls defeated Clann na nGael by 4-5 to 2-5 to reach the county final. The Division Four team lost out to the same opposition, 4-9 to 0-2. It was a superb achievement to have two teams in the county semi-final, coming away with one victory.
U-14 HURLERS: The U-14 hurlers were defeated by Roscommon Gaels, 2-9 to 0-1, in their county semi-final in Athleague on Saturday last.
U-12 CAMÓGS: Well done to the U-12 camogie team that defeated Boyle in the U-12 C final in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last. Well done to the team and management.
FIXTURES: Tuesday, September 10th, Kilmore/Shannon Gaels U-14 team play Roscommon Gaels in Croghan at 7 p.m.. U-16 girls away to St. Croan’s in their semi-final at 6.30 p.m.. Thursday, September 12th, Kilmore/Shannon Gaels minor football semi-final v Roscommon Gaels in Croghan at 6.45 p.m.. Junior ladies semi-final v St. Dominic’s in Johnstown at 8 p.m.. U-14 girls v St. Brigid’s in Division Two semi-final.
50/50 draw: Well done to Lena Kasser on winning last week's weekly jackpot of €800. The online winner of €50 was Joe Dolan. This week's winner of the 50/50 draw was Martin Deere who won €765. The online/app winner was Edel O’Dowd. To purchase tickets online/app, please visit www.5050draw.ie.
SHOOTING STARS: Anyone with a child interested in joining Shannon Gaels or who knows of anyone wishing to join the club, please contact Alan at 086 3855334. The Shooting Stars programme will recommence on September 13th at the sports complex in Carrick between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m..
UNDERAGE NEWS: Well done to the U-10 boys and their coaches, Alan O’Dowd, Gérard McGoarty, Martin Sharkey and Paula McCourt, who travelled to Celbridge for the U-10 Boys’ Festival on Saturday. Thirty two clubs from 20 counties took part. The club’s young stars travelled in style on the Club Rossie Bus. They played against clubs from Kerry, Kildare, Longford, Cavan and Antrim. The day was topped off with a trip to Supermacs on the way home. A huge word of thanks to Celbridge GAA Club for organising the event and to the parents who helped out on the day.
CLUB DEVELOPMENT: It’s great to see Prunty Pitches back in Croghan over the past few days. With a slight improvement in the weather conditions, good progress is being made. The new pitch has dried out very well. Hopefully Mother Nature will keep the favourable conditions coming.
OLIVER HANLEY, RIP: A huge cloud fell over the parish last week when news broke about the passing of friend, former player and club officer, Ollie Hanley, following a short illness. Ollie was one of the good guys. He contributed strongly to a long line of “Wallace” St. Barry's goalkeepers. Along with his brother Paul, he was a member of the junior championship winning squads in 1996 and 1999. Ollie also played his part off the field, both as an underage coach and as a minor board chairman around the turn of the century. Ollie's interests weren't confined to GAA activities. He was a key member of what was a very active Macra na Feirme club in the area, and was one of the leading actors in the hugely successful Macra Drama Group around that time. Ollie’s easy manner and ability to make friends helped bring himself and Anita together. Tarmonbarry and St. Barry's loss was to be Knockcroghery and St. Dominic's gain as they built their family there along with Iona and Euan. The breaking of Ollie's illness and ultimate passing has been met with universal shock and sadness by everyone who knew him. St. Barry’s GAA Club sends its sincere sympathies and its support to Anita, Iona and Euan, to Ollie's parents Tony and Kitty, to Carmel, Paul, Fergal and Aaron, the wider Hanley, Wallace and Fallon families, and to Ollie's wide circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace.
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP: AS Willie Hegarty might say, it’s “full duck or no dinner” as the junior men’s footballers play Strokestown in their preliminary quarter-final on Friday evening. The lads have produced some patchy performances this season. If they can gain some consistency, however, this is a very winnable game against their local rivals.
LGFA: The ladies have secured a home semi-final against Western Gaels on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. after beating the same opposition in their final group game.
MARATHON DAY: Have you registered for the St. Barry’s Marathon Day yet? October 6th is D-Day, but places are filling up quickly. Half marathon and 3/4 marathon are available. The more user-friendly 8k run or walk is also available. Register now on njuko.net.
FIXTURES: Tuesday, September 10th, LGFA U-16 Division 2B Championship Semi-Final, St. Croan’s v Shannon Gaels in Enfield, 6.30 p.m.. Thursday, September 12th, GAA U-18 Division One Football Championship Semi-Final, St. Croan’s/Oran v Castlerea St. Kevin’s in Castlerea at 7 p.m.. Friday, September 13th, Junior B Football Championship, St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael in Johnstown, 7.30 p.m.. Sunday, September 15th, LGFA Intermediate Championship Semi-Final, St. Ciaran’s v St. Croan’s in Mulhern Park at 11 a.m..
WELL DONE RICHAEL: Well done to Richael Timothy who completed her Paralympics schedule in Paris with a 12th place finish in the C1-3 Time Trial and by finishing 11th in the C1-3 Road Race. Richael is an inspiration to everyone in the community with her motivation and boundless determination. The club is incredibly proud of her.
MASTERS: Best of luck to Damien Garvey, Gerry Leech, Cathal Finan, Jason Tarmey, David Hussey and the Roscommon Masters football team who take on Tyrone in the All-Ireland final next Saturday, September 14th, in Kingspan Breffni, Cavan, at 3 p.m..
WIN A VINTAGE VEHICLE: The draw takes place on October 12th. Proceeds in aid of St. Croan’s GAA grounds. Tickets are €20 each, three for €50 or seven for €100. Check out www.vinavintagevehicle.com for details.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Rachel Finan and Scott McGill who tied the knot last Friday. The club wishes them a lifetime of health and happiness.
ADULT GAMES: Best of luck to the Junior B team and management who host Kilmore in the second round of the championship on Friday, September 13th in Ardcarne Park at 6.30 p.m.. The club sends good wishes to its intermediate team who meet Pádraig Pearses in their relegation play-off in Enfield on Sunday next at 5 p.m.. Good luck to the ladies’ junior panel and management who meet St. Ciaran’s in their championship semi-final in Ardcarne Park on Sunday next at 11 a.m..
LGFA: The U-16 girls were defeated by St. Dominic’s on a scoreline of 2-10 to 3-4 in their Division 1B semi-final in Knockcroghery on Tuesday evening. Thanks to the players and their management team of Joe Daly, Fergal Morahan and Dawn O'Connor. The U-14 girls were edged out by Northern Harps, 6-9 to 6-5, in their Division Two championship semi-final on Friday evening. Commiserations to the girls and management team of Michael Regan, Marc McTiernan, Laura McTiernan, Colm Martin, Charlene Morahan and Ray Lynam. Best wishes to Roisín Cummins who was injured during the game.
UNDERAGE BOYS: Well done to the U-16 boys who defeated Strokestown by 6-12 to 0-10 to secure their place in the Division Two championship semi-final. The Division Four team lost out to Tulsk by 7-9 to 4-10 on Friday. This week, the U-18 boys host Western Gaels in the Division Two championship semi-final on Thursday in Ardcarne Park at 6.45 p.m.. The U-14 boys are away to Tulsk at the same time. On Friday, the U-16 Division Four team play Kilmore/Shannon Gaels in Ballyfarnon at 6.45 p.m..
MASTERS: Best of luck to Ronan Cox and the Roscommon Masters in their All-Ireland final against Tyrone on Saturday next in Kingspan Breffni at 3 p.m..
COMMUNITY GAMES: Well done to the U-16 Contemporary Irish Group dancers who, under the guidance of Hannah Keaveney, picked up gold medals at the Cairn Community Games national finals in Carlow. Team: Aoibhinn, Saoirse and Neala Cox, Kayla Noone, Kate Fitzpatrick and Eleanor Reilly. Well done to the U-16 Choir who picked up silver medals. The team was led by Anne-Marie Harte. Well done to Aoibheann Beirne who competed in the solo singing competition.
SYMPATHY: The club extend its deepest sympathy to the Meehan family, Cootehall, on the death of Catherine. The club also extends its deepest sympathy to the Sheerin and Moran families, Knockvicar, on the death of Anna.
GAMES: Hard luck to the U-14 team who were defeated narrowly by Kilmore/Shannon Gaels on Thursday evening. Well done to the U-16 team who recorded a great win over Michael Glaveys/Éire Óg on Sunday evening.
GOOD LUCK: Best of luck to John McHugh, Damien Caslin and the Roscommon Masters team in the All-Ireland final this Saturday against Tyrone in Kingspan Breffni at 3 p.m.. Best of luck to the Strokestown Show Committee with the running of the annual Strokestown Agricultural Show on Saturday. Support for what is a great day’s entertainment for all the family would be appreciated.
FIXTURES: Thursday, September 12th, Minor Division Three Championship semi-final against Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s in Strokestown at 6.45 p.m.. Friday, September 13th, Junior A Football Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final v St. Barry’s in Strokestown at 8 p.m..
RELEGATION PLAY-OFF: The club’s senior team will play St. Dominic's in the senior football championship relegation play-off on Tuesday evening in Strokestown at 8 p.m.. The winner will retain their senior status for next year, while the loser will play Western Gaels in the final relegation game next Sunday. Best of luck to the players and management team.
MATCHES: The intermediate ladies play St. Barry’s in their county semi-final in Tarmonbarry. The senior men’s team await the losers of St. Dominic’s/Tulsk in their relegation play-off on Sunday next in Castlerea at 2.30 p.m..
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot in the draw on Saturday evening. €20 winners were Thomas McCann, Seán McDermott, Thomas Towey and Aidan Sampey, Thomas Irwin, Sarah Phillips and Darren Davey. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,800 for the draw on Saturday, September 14th. Tickets are available online through Clubforce, the Clubforce app or from local outlets. Online ticket sales for next week’s draw close at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday evening.
SYMPATHY: Condolences to the Conway family, Cloonarragh, on the recent death of PJ. May he Rest in Peace.
