St. Brigid’s Killashee 0-06

Fr. Manning Gaels 4-14

The Gaels followed up their lethargic display last Sunday against Seán Connolly’s with an emphatic 4-14 to 0-6 victory over St. Brigid’s on Wednesday evening last. Played in glorious conditions in Killashee, the Gaels were full value for their 20 point victory with a brace of goals in each half courtesy of Martin Cassidy and super sub Anthony Kane. This match was the re-fixed Round 2 game which was initially called off due to a waterlogged pitch in Killashee. Right from the throw-in the visitors asserted their authority; 2 long range points from Pauric Gill was almost immediately followed by a cracking goal courtesy of Martin Cassidy. Gill played a long ball into Eoin Keane who cleverly palmed the ball down into the path of the oncoming Cassidy who unleashed an unstoppable shot past the St. Brigid’s keeper. The 2 points were never in doubt after this and some excellent points followed thanks to the Cassidy brothers and the hard working Darren Farley. Martin Cassidy slotted his second goal of the match before half time after being smartly played in by David Cassidy. The goal came about as a result of an excellent team move the length of the field which started with another pinpoint kickout from Paddy Collum. Half Time score: St. Brigid’s, Killashee 0-3 Fr. Manning Gaels 2-5.

The Gaels started the second half with the same vigour as they finished the first. The composed Dylan Quinn played an accurate 50 yard ball into full forward Seán Whelan (who caused havoc every time the ball went in) and he layed the ball out to the watchful Martin Cassidy who clipped over another point. Not long after, Whelan himself scored the point of the match when from close to the endline he managed to hook over a tremendous score off the outside of his right boot. The Gaels introduced new blood during the second half and Anthony Kane made his presence felt when palming to the net on two occasions. Killashee never looked like threatening the Gaels’ defence at any stage and when any sign of danger did come about, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley and Dylan Quinn, in particular, were there to snuff it out. This result has left the maroon & gold with 5 wins from 5 and they are now away to Ardagh/Moydow (who sit just behind them on the table) in a crucial Round 6 match, this Saturday at 7pm.

Team & Scorers:

Paddy Collum, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Mark Duffy, Dylan Quinn, Mickey Kelly, David Collum (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-2), Darren Farley (0-2), David Cassidy (0-2),Ciarán Cooney, Eoin Keane, Sean Whelan (0-1), Martin Cassidy (2-4 (1f)).

Substitutes: Dean Cosgrove, Emmet Noonan (0-1), Petie Collum (0-1), Anthony Kane (2-0), Stephen Cosgrove, Nigel Kiernan.

There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 16 and 25. The following won €30 each: Lorrane Corrigan Lettergeeragh, Michael Cooney Breanrisk Drumlish, Alan Gill Monaduff, Paul Cassidy Ballinamuck and Danny O’Toole Moyne, Sellers prizes: Mark Duffy x 2. Next draw in the 98 Bar Ballinamuck on Monday 13th June. Jackpot €8200. Thanks for your support.

Senior League. Our Seniors made it 4 wins out of 4 in div. 2 league with victory over Sean Connolly’s on a scoreline of 0-7 to 0-2 at the weekend.
Team : Paddy Collum, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Nigel Kiernan, Dylan Quinn, Mark Duffy, David Collum, Pauric Gill 0-2, Emmett Noonan, David Cassidy, Darren Farley 0-1, Petie Collum 0-1 F, Martin Cassidy 0-2 1F, Sean Whelan, Mickey Kelly,Eoin Keane 0-1 and Cairán Cooney                                                                                        

Annual Mass:  The club would like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Mass for deceased  family members, and friends of Fr. Manning Gaels, St. Vincent’s Minor Club and St. Helens Ladies Club on Sunday May 8th. It was great to see such a large attendance. Thanks especially to Fr. Bernard Hogan and Fr. Jim Sorohan who celebrated the Mass, also to those people who took an active part, including the choir.

Meetings: The club will hold an executive meeting on Thursday night at 8.30 followed by a general meeting at 9.30 in the club rooms. All please attend.

Club Lotto: Check website later this week for results of Monday night’s lotto draw. Results in next weeks notes and also check fixture list for details of up-coming matches.

Fr. Manning Gaels 0-07

Sean Connollys 0-02

In a game where both defences came out on top, Fr. Manning Gaels made it 4 wins out of 4 as they struggled to beat a dogged Seán Connolly’s outfit on Sunday afternoon last in Monaduff. The Gaels hit 12 wides in total, in a game where they dominated possession but were unable to reflect that dominance on the scoreboard. The home side started off brightly with two quick points from midfielder Pauric Gill inside the first ten minutes. Connolly’s then responded with their solitary score of the first half with a 30 yard free in front of the goals by Dessie Reynolds. Martin Cassidy then clipped over a 14 yard free after he was fouled bearing down on goals. This left the Half Time score: Fr. Manning Gaels 0-3 Seán Connolly’s 0-1. The Ballinalee outfit made it a one point game when Dessie Reynolds fired over their final point of the match and this was a nervous period for the Gaels. However, they responded to what could have been a disastrous result with some excellent scores from Martin Cassidy, Petie Collum, Darren Farley and influential substitute Eoin Keane to leave the final score 0-7 to 0-2.
Team & Scorers:
Paddy Collum, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Nigel Kiernan, Dylan Quinn, Mark Duffy, David Collum, Pauric Gill (0-2), Emmett Noonan, David Cassidy, Darren Farley (0-1), Petie Collum (0-1, (f)), Martin Cassidy (0-2, (1f)), Seán Whelan.
Substitutes: Mickey Kelly, Eoin Keane (0-1), Ciarán Cooney

Killoe 4-16

St. Helen’s 4-10

St. Helen’s lost out to Killoe by 6 points in the Division 1 semi-final in Clonee on Sunday morning. For the majority of the match Helen’s looked as if they would reach the final however in the final 15 minutes Killoe kicked on to emerge comfortable winners. Helen’s got the perfect start when Laura Burke scored a goal with the first chance of the game after 40 seconds. Aisling O’Hara converted a penalty shortly after that after Zoe Connell was pulled back. Killoe then woke up and countered with a goal of their own to leave the Half Time score: 2-5 to 1-7 in favour of St. Helen’s.

Killoe hit the first 3 points of the second half before the outstanding Laura Burke put St. Helen’s back in front with a brilliant goal. Killoe started to take control of game after that and in final quarter found the net twice. Aisling O’Hara buried a consolation goal with last kick of game to leave the final score 4-16 to 4-10.

Team & Scorers:

Sinead Corrigan, Amanda O’Hara, Louise Quinn, Sarah Murphy, Kerri Donnelly, Catriona O’Hara, Rachel Murphy, Leah Donnelly, Orla Noonan (0-1), Sinead Hughes (0-1), Aisling O’Hara (2-2), Patrica O’Hara, Zoe Connell, Laura Burke (2-06 (1f)), Ellie Columb