Garrycastle 1-14, Shandonagh 2-04 

The Garrycastle under-12 team played Shandonagh in the fourth round of the Under-12 league league in Garrycastle on Friday evening. On a fine bright evening, no fewer than 21 players were available, and all players got to play some part of the match. Coming into this match Shandonagh were unbeaten so far in this years league campaign, so from the outset this was always going to be a very competitive game, and indeed, so it proved to be. 

The match started at lightning pace,  with the ball travelling up and down the pitch and scores being traded by both teams. In what was also a very tight game, there was some great tackling and passing from both teams, as they tried to assert control. The visitors were very strong in the middle third of the pitch, and the Garrycastle team found progress difficult, being drawn into playing down the middle of the field. At halftime, the teams could not be separated, with the score at 1-03 each. 

With some personnel and positional changes, and a tactical team talk to bolster the team,  the Garrycastle team started the second half well, making much better use of the width of the pitch, and keeping the ball out wide. This paid immediate dividends,  with some great possession being obtained, and with some excellent tackling and marking, the Garrycastle squad tacked on some well taken points from play, and opened up a good lead.  The Garrycastle defence was very solid throughout and won all 50:50 ball.  

As would be expected, the visitors came back strongly in the latter stages of the match, with a well taken goal and a point immediately afterwards. The Garrycastle defense, however, stood strong and forced Shandonagh to kick from distance, which they were unable to convert into scores. When the final whistle was blown Garrycastle had seven points to spare, a justified reward for a great team display. There were great performances right around the field, and a huge team effort again tonight, but as always there are areas of improvement to be worked on.  Thanks to Shandonagh for a great open game of football.  

Scorers: Tom Sheehan 0-07, Sean O'Donoghue 1-01, James McHugh 0-04, Andrew Henson 0-02.

 

ACFL Div 1

Garrycastle  1-16   Tyrellspass  0-6

Garrycastle  ran out easy winners of this game played in Tyrellspass  on Sunday morning. The first half started evenly with both teams scoring early points. After 13 minutes Garrycastle  edged ahead with an Eoin Monaghan   point followed by three more with no reply. Tyrellspass  came back from the 22nd minute with two points before a late Ger Henaghan  free gave Garrycastle  a 3 point halftime lead.  The early stages of the second half saw Tyrellspass  go very defensive but patience and perseverance saw Garrycastle  add another 4 points to their tally by the 11th  minute when Tyrellspass  added a point. The remainder of the game was dominated by Garrycastle  who outscored Tyrellspass  by 1-6 to  0-1,  the goal coming from Conor Cosgrove who finished the ball to the net. This was a dominant performace by the Garrycastle  side with James Dolan outstanding and also very  good performances by Mathew Guiheen, Doran Harte and Ger Henaghan. There'll be harder games. 

Team: Shane Moran, Enda Keena, Anthony Larkin , Mathew Guiheen, James Dolan, Sean Brennan, Neil Rhattigan, Doran Harte, Eoin Monaghan, Damien Rushe, Conor Cosgrove, Tom O'Halloran, Cathal Mannion , James Sheeran, Ger Henaghan.  Subs Jason Nugent for Damien Rushe, Gary Mullery for Enda Keena, James Duignan for Eoin Monaghan, Paul Gunning,  for Cathal Mannion , Sean Carey, for Doran Hart.

 

ACFL Division 3

Garrycastle  1-10  Miltown 5-12

Miltown overcame our division 3 team on Friday evening last in this league game played in Miltown. The first half of this game was even enough until a late goal for Miltown  gave them a five point halftime lead, 2-5 to 0-6. An early Paul Gunning point for Garrycastle  reduced the lead to 4 before a blitz of scoring, 2-3, by Miltown between the 31st and 39th minutes put the game out of Garrycastle's reach, going 4-8 to 0-7 behind. In spite of an Aidan Brown goal Miltown ran out easy winners.

Team: Shane McEnry, Gary Mullery, Anthony Larkin , Bill Kelly,  Jason Nugent (0-1), Sean Brennan, Enda Keena, Jonathan Maguire,  Aidan Browne (1-0), Paul Gunning (0-2),  James Duignan (0-2), Ciaran O'Neill, Conor Cosgrove (0-4), Eoin Monaghan, Robbie Shine (0-1).  Subs:  Sean Carey, for Ciaran O'Neill, Conor Duignan for Enda Keena, Brian McCormack for Paul Gunning,  Paul Mulvihill for Robbie Shine.  Subs  Sean ODonohoe for James Duignan, Ben Kennedy for Conor Duignan. 

 

ACFL Division 6 

Garrycastle  4-8  Athlone 2-14

The Garrycastle  lads showed great character to came back from a 4 point deficit in the last few minutes to earn a well deserved draw.  It was a see saw game in which both sides dominated at times. Playing with a strong wind Athlone dominated the early stages and built up a six point lead after 20 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of the half Garrycastle  began to move the ball well and more than matched their opponents. The halftime score was 1-8 to 1-2, Garrycastle 's goal coming from Robbie Shine. On the resumption Athlone increased the lead to seven before Garrycastle  got going again. Goals from Paul ODonovan, and Paul Mulvihill as well as three points put Garrycastle  ahead 3-6 to 1-10. However the tide turned again with Athlone scoring 1-3 between the 18th and 23rd minutes. But back came Garrycastle  again and an exquisite lob by Robbie Shine, put the sides level again. An Athlone point in the 30th minute looked like the winner until a last Garrycastle  attack yielded a good point by Bill Kelly. This was a great gutsy performance by Garrycastle  with every player giving it his all. 

Team: Michael Fagan, Mark Denby, Sean Carey, Ben Kennedy, Conor Macken, Padraig Cosgrove, Cillian Lyons, Sean Doak (0-1), Bill Kelly (0-1), Brian McCormack, Peadar Mulvihill,  Shane McEnry, Paul ODonovan (1-1), Robbie Shine (2-4), Paul Mulvihill(1-1). Sub Richie Byrne for Mark Denby. 

 

Courses

On Saturday May 26th there is a safeguarding workshop (SG3) in Garrycastle, 10.30am to 1.30pm, for designated liaison officers.

These courses are approved by the Sports Council of Ireland. For further information contact Mark at 086 2771935.   

 

Lotto

The Lotto numbers for Monday May 14th 2018 were 9, 12, 15, 24.  There was no Jackpot winner.  There were nine Match3 winners, each of whom receives €20 - Norma Fitzpatrick c/o Lorraine Cummins; Elaine Dowling; Nigel Johnston; Bud Sharkey; Mary Maher;  Sandra McDonagh;  Pat Devlin;  Michael Fletcher;  Ava & Liam Beaumont.  The Jackpot next week is €8,250.   Play Garrycastle GAA Club Lotto online, with a safe and secure online payment.  

 

Membership/ Registration

Membership fees are now over due. It is important for players to get their fees payed as anyone who is not paid up may not play with any of the teams since they wont be insured. . This year, we have provided an option of registering and paying membership fees online on our website at http://garrycastle.gaa.ie.Senior .

 

 

 

 

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