ACL Div. 1: Tyrrellspass 2-11 Mullingar Shamrocks 2-15

Despite the difficult conditions, Mullingar Shamrocks and Tyrrellspass served up a fine game of football and provided another tiny piece of evidence that football may be going through another evolutionary phase. The emphasis was on retaining possession but attacking at pace was prioritized and the apparently aimless lateral and backward passing was at a minimum.

Shamrocks began in flying fashion with the SKY bound Dean Moore flying highest of all as he scored 0-10 on a night that was not made for that type of individual haul. After 12 minutes, we had raced to a 1-4 to 0-0 lead; Dean scored 0-3 and supplied the final pass to Conn O’ Hanlon for the opening goal. Jordan Warde also pointed before Val Sizychas pointed for Tyrrellspass. Paddy Fagan and Evan Connell exchanged points before David Hanlon was gifted a Tyrrellspass goal. A Denis Corroon pointed free was followed by another Dean Moore point from play as Shamrocks won possession from the restart. Evan Connell added another point from a free as Shamrocks were reduced to 14 players as Dillon Matthews accumulated cards of all three colours – yellow, black and red. We lost Davy Coyne at this stage too, to a knee injury, we can only hope that it is not another cruciate and we wish Davy a quick recovery. Shamrocks responded well to the setbacks and a great Shane Ormsby goal from a Jordan Ward pass and a Dean Moore point extended the lead to double scores (2-8 to1-4). It didn’t survive for long as Tommy Ryan was gifted another goal scoring opportunity which he accepted by crashing the ball past Eoin Doran. Ryan also added a point and Shamrocks retired to the half-time dressing room after a fine first-half leading by 2-8 to 2-5.

Tyrrellspass opened with two points to reduce the deficit to the minimum before Dean pointed again; in the tenth minute a great move split the Tyrrellspass defence and Jordan Warde was taken down for a penalty. Dean Moore’s shot flew over the crossbar (2-10 to 2-7). Shamrocks outscored Tyrrellspass 0-5 to 0-4 over the final twenty minutes despite losing Marc Eivers to a black card half way through. Dean Moore (0-3), Jordan Warde and Paddy Fagan were the final scorers in what was a fine game in difficult conditions.

Our minors made the journey to Garrycastle and emerged with the two league points after a 5-15 to 1-10 victory whilst our Under-14s interest in the Feile ended with an 0-10 to 0-1 defeat.

Mullingar Shamrocks: Eoin Doran; Marc Eivers, Davy Coyne (Davy Gavin), Dillon Matthews; Brendan O'Reilly, Matt O’Shea, Conn O’Hanlon (1-0) [Pearse Corroon]; Paddy Fagan (0-2), Shane Ormsby (1-0); John O'Reilly (Alan Cashman), Denis Corroon (0-1), Brian Guerin; Trevor Keena (Lorcan Smyth), Dean Moore (0-10), Jordan Warde (0-2).

Minors Win Twice

Our minors made the journey to Garrycastle and emerged with the two league points after a 5-15 to 1-10 victory on Friday evening and made the short journey to The Downs on Sunday morning and completed the weekend double winning 4-13 to 1-5. However, St Loman’s ended our interest in the Féile winning on an 0-10 to 0-1 scoreline.

Unique Camp Ends on a High

Mullingar Shamrocks three day Easter Camp concluded on Thursday afternoon with 85 tired but delighted youngsters having enjoyed three days of action packed activities with a masterclass in art courtesy of Andrina Finch thrown in for good measure. It’s certainly hard to think of a better value camp in the 32 counties than the Shamrocks’ one. Thirty euro for all the activities, nine hours of coaching and games plus art and the Easter Bunny, ensured that all participants and coaches went home with a generously sized Easter Egg.

The weather gods decided some payback was due for the recent lengthy spell of inclement weather and the youngsters enjoyed the dry conditions. Coaching Officer, Carole Finch, our Games Promotion Officer JP Bracken, Coaches’ coordinator Barry Kelly, Minor Committee Chairman Oliver Keating and of course the indefatigable Pat Collins were on hand at various stages to ensure everything ran smoothly. Tom Hunt’s camera captured the action and reactions.

Ultimately, Mullingar Shamrocks is so lucky to have 18 teenagers who provided the enthusiasm, energy, knowledge and kindness to the youngsters thus ensuring a memorable week’s activities. Leah Glynn, Zara Corroon, Molly Maguire, Roisin Nohilly, Grace Hanly, Grace Daly, Criostoir Ormsby, Adam Glynn, Ruairi Kelly, Tommy Daly, John Shaw, Peter Finch, Andrew Gavigan, Aine Creagh, Paul Keating, MJ Burke and Ty Masterson can all feel proud of their efforts.

Paul Keating, Ty Masterson and Criostoir Ormsby, are to be commended for their dedication to the Mullingar Shamrocks cause. All three were in Springfield on Thursday morning just thirteen hours after performing heroically for Westmeath minors in Kinnegad against Kildare in the Leinster championship.

Also the brilliant volunteer ethic of Andrina Finch and Peter is worth noting - the family philosophy is simple: they want to give something back as a gesture of appreciation of the work that the club coaches and administrators deliver. Apart from Andrina and Peter we've also seen Claire participate in our musical fundraising extravaganzas.

Lotto Results (3 April 2024)

Numbers Drawn: 4, 6, 11, 26; No jackpot winner; Lucky Dip Winner: Rachel Tully.
Next Draw: 10 April 2024 - Jackpot: €11,600.

Adult Fixtures

ACL Div.5: Mullingar Shamrocks v The Downs, Tuesday, 16 April, 7.00, Springfield.
ACL Div.1: Moate All-Whites v Mullingar Shamrocks, Saturday 20 April, Moate.
ACL Div.2: Mullingar Shamrocks v Ballymore, Sunday 21 April, 7.00, Springfield.

Under-Age Fixtures

Under-12 Football Green: Multyfarnham v Mullingar Shamrocks, Friday, 12 April, 6.30, Multyfarnham.
Under-12 Football Maroon Mullingar Shamrocks v The Downs, Friday, 12 April, 6.30, Springfield.
Under-16 Football Mullingar Shamrocks V Shandonagh, Saturday, 13 April, 6.00.

Under-12 Football Maroon: Mullingar Shamrocks Greens v Athlone, Sunday, 14 April, 10.30, Athlone
Under-12 Football Green: Mullingar Shamrocks Whites v Shandonagh, Sunday, 14 April, 10.00, Shandonagh.

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