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- ACHL Div 3 – Mac Dáibhéid 0-10 Conn Mag Aoidh 1-21
The final score line on paper looks like we were well beaten, but it was Conn Mag Aoidh who made the better use of the strong wind in the second half with a polished performance in shooting to take the win. Despite having an excellent first half we failed to convert our opportunities and going in at the break level at 0-7 to 0-7 we really had nothing to defend given the conditions.
The opening point of the game came from a Chris Gallagher from inside his own half after 2 mins, with Conor Laverty responding for the visitors. Caoimhin Rainey restored our lead with a point from out on the right after good work by Padraig Keenan and we extended the lead when Stephen Thompson finished off with a point following a series of passes involving Peter Carleton and Stephen McGivern. We then had a goal opportunity when Sean Smyth bore down on goal, only for his shot to be well saved by the Conn Mag Aoidh keeper Ronan Donnelly.
Conn Mag Aoidh struck five unanswered points, from Joseph McKay (0-2) and Conleth O’Loan (0-3, 2 frees) to take a goal advantage but we responded well and Chris Gallagher produced a masterclass of long range shooting and delivered 4 consecutive points which included a free and a 65. On the stroke of half time Darragh Donaghy equalised for the visitors 0-7 to 0-7.
Conn Mag Aoidh opened the scoring in the second half with a brace of points from Joseph McKay, but Sean Smyth replied with two of his own, his second a nice effort as he sidestepped two men and fired over the bar to level the game again. However, we were struggling to make any in roads against the strong wind and Conn Mag Aoidh hit a 20 minute purple patch, as they were clinical in their shooting picking off some nice scores including a goal from Conleth O’Loan to race into a commanding lead. Another Sean Smyth point was mere consolation as the visitors ended the game with a convincing margin of victory 0-10 to 1-21.
Scorers: Chris Gallagher 0-5, Sean Smyth 0-3, Caoimhin Rainey 0-1, Stephen Thompson 0-1
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- ACFL Div 2 – Mac Dáibhéid 3-13 Aochadh Eochaille 3-12
The senior footballers got their league campaign of to a winning start when accounting for Aochadh Eochaille at Páirc Mhic Dháibhéid on Sunday with a last gasp point in injury time, from Aaron Slane, giving us the spoils by the minimum margin.
It was Aaron who also opened the scoring with a 2 point free after a foul on Paul McLoughlin just outside the arc in a central position. The Cloney men opened their account after a bit of scrappy play when Ronan Graham kicked a nice point but we quickly replied when the ball was moved quickly through the hands and Brady Maguire slotted over the bar. The visitors then had a goal scoring opportunity when Nathan Maginn flung his body in front of a goal bound shot and the subsequent follow up was also saved and we managed to get the ball to safety.
The warning signs were there and the opening goal came shortly after when Dan O’Neill burst through the middle and finished to the net to edge the visitors in front. They extended their lead in the 10th minute with a point from a free when the ball was moved forward following an indiscretion and Ronan Graham duly converted the opportunity. We closed the gap when Sean O’Neill took possession in his own half, raced up field, jinked to his right and fired over the bar. Aochadh Eochaille reeled off the next three points through Diarmaid Graham, Donal Graham and Noel Crossey with Paul McLoughlin kicking a nice point from out on the left side to keep us in touch. The final point of the half went to the visitors from Dan O’Neill and left us trailing 0-5 to 1-6 at the break.
(more…) - Tipperary stars visit St Peter’s Primary School
It’s not everyday the Liam McCarthy cup is in Belfast and I do hope that one day it’s a reality for my own County, Antrim. On Friday afternoon with the sun shining St Peter’s primary school hosted this famous trophy with All Ireland Tipperary’s winning manager Liam Cahill, along with players; Darragh McCarthy, Willie Connor’s and Rhys Shelly. In attendance were the board of governors from the school which included our very own club chairman Tommy Shaw with Gaelfasts Alfie Hannaway also present in the hall.
The school and my supporting club Davitts prepared the outside and inside certainly fit for champions. All schools in the Lower Falls were in attendance St Paul’s, St Josephs, St Claire’s, Gaelscoil na bhFal agus Gaelscoil an Lonnain making it a real community event.
They landed in Ross Road ironically across from the house I grew up in my formative years to a wall of noise with everyone keen to get a glimpse of the Tipperary contingent and the trophy. They then proceeded through the St Peter’s guard of honour outside with the Sunday game theme tune bellowing in the background. On entering the school they were routed around the school which was lined with children from P1 up waving flags and screaming with excitement. In the main hall where all the schools were seated the energy and excitement was amazing which Peter Carleton was controlling with his DJ skills.
When they eventually got into the packed hall they were met with a rapturous welcoming. We had a Q & A which all schools joined in on, a few speeches from Roisin McLaughlin ( St Peter’s principal), Liam Cahill and myself. Liam’s kind words towards the school and our club Davitts was very much appreciated, the Ballingarry man has a built a good relationship with our club. We finished off with the children getting autographs and pictures trying to capture a moment which I hope will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
I hope this can be a springboard for the GAA in the local schools which are a crucial part of our family and vision for the future. I want to thank the schools as we only had a week to prepare. The teachers leading the charge were Mark Kelly (St Paul’s), Dominic Fryers (St Joseph’s), Brendan Birt (St Clare’s ) Sean Fenn (Gaelscoil na bhFal) agus Micheál Connolly (Gaelscoil an Lonnain). Special mention to Roisin McLaughlin (St Peter’s principal) and her teachers, assistants and Gerard. Finally to Micky McCullough and Gavin Shaw thanks for making it happen.
Micheál O’Brien
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- IFC – Group 2- Naomh Seosamh 6-12 Mac Dáibhéid 1-10
Unfortunately, this Intermediate Championship game got away from our senior footballers early on and by half-time the Chapel Hill men had more or less put the game to bed as they led 3-8 to 0-5. We were second best all over the park and while we battled hard to the end we came away with little to show for our endeavours as the home side added another 3 second half goals.
Naomh Seosamh kicked the opening point from Ciaran Loney and followed up with a two pointer from a central position by Finn Shannon to give the home side the perfect start. We replied with a point from a 45, after 6 minutes, but a Fergal Henry point restored the goal advantage. Paul McLaughlin then cut inside and kicked a fine point with Fiontan Boyle responding before Gerard Slane kicked a point from a 20 metre free to leave two between the sides.
(more…) - JHC – Group 1 – Mac Dáibhéid 3-12 Naomh Bríd 1-21
James Kelly, Naomh Bríds sharpshooter proved to be the difference between the two sides as he gave an exhibition of free taking in this Junior Hurling Championship group game at Páirc Mhic Ionnrachtaigh.
Naomh Bríd opened the scoring in the 2nd minute from a pointed free before Oskar Deevy brought the sides level with a nice finish follwing a cute handpass from Stephen McGivern. A further 2 points from frees, 1 from the left side of the pitch and the other right side edged Naomh Bríd in front with Chris Gallagher pointing a free from 20 meters to keep us in touch. Naomh Bríd extended their lead with a goal in the 8th minute and immediately added a point from the subsequent puck out when a high ball ball was fetched on the edge of the square and duly struck over the bar.
We fought back into the game when Anthony Rowntree flicked the sliotar to the net but it was short lived as a brace of Naomh Brid points, a free from a central position and the other a good finish on the run extended the Musgrave sides lead. However, Anthony Rowntree struck an excellent point while under pressure before the sliotar was scrambled to the Naomh Bríd net by CJ Sullivan and after 18 minutes the sides were level.
Both teams then traded points with Deaglan Mooney firing over on the run from the right side and Cormac Maguire on the run from the left. The Naomh Bríd response came from points from a free and a 65 and again the sides could not be separated. Naomh Bríd finished the half on the front foot with Kelly continuing his excellent free taking as he added a further 5 points to his tally to leave us trailing 2-5 to 1-13 at the break.
Naomh Bríd struck two early points on the restart (1f) while Anthony Rowntree got another point before a nice move culminated in Chris Gallagher cracking the sliotar to the back of the Naomh Bríd net to leave us a goal in arrears. However, Naomh Bríd out-battled us in a 10 minute spell tagging on 4 points (1f) to leave us with an uphill battle going into the latter stages of the game.
Two outstanding points from Deaglan Gallagher made some in-roads to the defecit and we reduced it further when Chris Gallagher nailed 2 points (1f) and it was down to a 3 point game. Naomh Bríd hit back with 2 consecutive points (1f) but we managed to get the defecit down to a goal with points from Jay Park and Colm McKee.
Unfortunately, the final whistle brought the game to an end and we had come out on the wrong end of proceedings, which now leaves us needing a huge effort in our final group game against the leaders Conn Mag Aoidh where we need to get something if we are to progress further in the competition.
Scorers: O Deevy 0-1, C Gallagher 1-3, A Rowntree 1-2, CJ Sullivan 1-0, D Mooney 0-3, C Maguire 0-1, J Park 0-1 and C McKee 0-1
