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Minor Club 1 Championship Semi Final. (5th November, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 0 - 06 Athlone 2 - 05 We made our exit from the Club 1 Championship to a strong Athlone side in this game played under lights in Athlone on Saturday night last. The late arrival of several members of our stating 15 left us very disorganised and completely on the backfoot to our opponents from the offset, who led at half time by 1-05 to 0-00. With a mountain to climb in the second half we finally got into our stride and whittled down Athlone's lead to a goal but after a thunderous shot cannoned off Athlone's crossbar they broke down field to grab their only score of the half, a goal, which sealed victory for them. This was a disappointing way for this talented side to end their year but hopefully they will have learned that if you fail to prepare then you prepare to fail.Panel: Eoin Quinn, Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning(Capt), Luke Peppard, David Lynch(0-1), Liam Varley, Ciaran Glennon, Aonghus Clarke, Sean Mullarkey, Shane Clavin, Mike Dever, Neal Kirby(0-2, 0-1f), Niall O' Brien(,0-3f), Alan Clarke Subs: David Keegan, Enda Claffey, Alan Kincaid, Liam Cassidy. Minor Premier Championship Final (2nd October, 2011) Ennell Shamrocks 2 - 08 St. Ciarans 3 - 06 Our brave bid for back to back premier titles came unstuck in Cusack Park on Sunday last. A formidable St. Ciarans side made up of players from Garrycastle, Caulry and Castledaly were the victors on the day. From the throw in our opponents had us on the backfoot and were a point up after 20 seconds and had amassed a lead of 1-2 to no score after eight minutes before Neal Kirby struck for our first point. By half time we had taken the lead but we were still not firing on all cyclinders and allowed St. Ciarans in for two easy goals in the second half. Our players were very sluggish in the second half and were not helped by the stop start nature of the game due to nemerous stoppages for injuries. We had whittled down our opponents four point lead to a point and were really getting on top when they scored their third goal in a breakaway attack, this left us with a further mountain to climb but as usual this side never gave up and with a minute left Niall O Brien scored a goal after we hit the woodwork three times in succession in our three previous attacks. When the final whistle was blown our players were devastated as they knew they had not perfomed to their full potential on the day but such is sport and these players have done us proud throughout the year and all will have wonderful careers in the game ahead of them. Our two injured players , Michael Dever and David Fennell, are well on the road to recovery we are pleased to say.Panel: Liam Cassidy, Liam Varley, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning(Capt), Luke Peppard ,David Lynch, David Fennell(0-1), Aonghus Clarke, Shane Clavin, Michael Dever, Paul Fennell, Eoin Quinn, Neal Kirby(1-3,0-1f), Niall O Brien(1-2,0-1f), Ciaran Glennon. Subs:Alan Clarke(0-2) for Ciaran Glennon, Damien McCormack for David Fennell, Ciaran Glennon for Michael Dever, Sean Mullarkey for Luke Peppard, Niall Moran, Michael Heeney, Enda Claffey, Cathal Tynan, Andy Scally, Alan Kincaid, David Pidgeon, David Keegan, Frankie Deegan. Minor Club 1 Championship Quarter Final. (23rd September, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 13 St. Marys 1 - 07 By virtue of this hard earned victory over St. Marys in this game played under lights in Kinnegad our minors have qualified for the semi final of the Club 1 Championship. Missing three of our regulars and with some players arriving home from college just before throw in we were certainly there for the taking but after a shaky opening thirty minutes the boys put in an excellant second half performance to secure our win over a very talented Rochfordbridge side. The draw for the semi final pairings will be made on Sunday next after the county final in Cusack park.Panel: Liam Cassidy, Michael Heeney, Liam Varley , Niall Gunning, Mike Dever, David Lynch, Enda Claffey, Shane Clavin(0-2),Aonghus Clarke, Alan Clarke(0-1), Eoin Quinn(0-1), Sean Mullarkey(1-0), Neal Kirby(1-4,0-1f), Niall O' Brien(0-5,0-3f), David Keegan Subs: Cathal Tynan, Alan Kincaid, Frankie Deegan, Dean McDermott(inj). Minor Club 1 Championship (18th September, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 0 - 13 Garrycastle 0 - 07 We made heavy work of defeating Garrycastle in this game played in damp conditions in Ballinagore on Sunday morning. This meeting was to decide the first and second placings in our group and after this win we now go on to meet St. Marys in the quarter final of the championship.Panel: Mike Dever, Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning, Luke Peppard, David Lynch(0-2,0-1 45), Liam Varley, Shane Clavin,Aonghus Clarke(0-1), Alan Clarke(0-1), Eoin Quinn(0-3), Sean Mullarkey, Neal Kirby(0-6,0-1f), Niall O' Brien, David KeeganSubs: Enda Claffey, Alan Kincaid, Liam Cassidy, Frankie Deegan(inj). Minor Premier Championship Semi Final (11th September, 2011) Ennell Shamrocks 0 - 14 Shannon Gaels 0 - 04 For the second year in a row we have qualified for the final of the Premier Championship after overcoming a fancied Shannon Gaels side made up of a combination of Tubberclair and Maryland/Tang in this game played in Moate on Sunday last. The gale force wind blowing towards the road end made this a game of all out defending when playing against the wind and all out attack when aided by the elements. Having lost the toss we were given wind advantage in the first half and were under pressure to put up a respectable score. An early point from Ciaran Glennon settled us down and we went on to avail of most of our chances to go in at half time leading on a scoreline of 0-9 to 0-1 but after two missed goal chances by our opponents this eight point lead looked far from secure. With the assistance of the strong wind and being physically bigger than our side in every position we expected Shannon Gaels to throw everything at us and keep us pinned in our own half for the remainder of the game but our boys showed that they were'nt going to relinquish their hold on last years trophy without putting up a fight. It was Ennell Shamrocks that took the game to our opponents and we scored two early points and with our defence being completely on top we dominated the second half to run out convincing winners. We now face St. Ciarans (Garrycastle/Castledaly/Caulry) in the final in Cusack Park on October 2nd at 2pm before the senior final. Well done to all involved with this team in reaching the Premier Final for the second year in a row and having our clubs represented on the biggest day of the sporting calender in Westmeath and also a big thank you to all our supporters who turned out on such a terrible morning.Panel: Michael Dever, Luke Peppard, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning(Capt), Liam Varley,David Lynch(0-3,0-1f,0-1 45), David Fennell(0-1), Aonghus Clarke, Shane Clavin(0-2), Ciaran Glennon(0-1), Paul Fennell, Eoin Quinn, Neal Kirby(0-3,0-1f), Niall O Brien(0-4f), Alan Clarke. Subs: Niall Moran, Damien McCormack, Sean Mullarkey,Michael Heeney, Enda Claffey, Liam Cassidy, Cathal Tynan, Andy Scally, Alan Kincaid, David Pidgeon, David Keegan, Frankie Deegan. Minor Club 1 Championship (31st August, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 15 Killucan 1 - 11 An understrength side got the better of a strong Killucan outfit in this game played in Killucan. It was point for point until Ciaran Glennon scored a great goal to give us some breathing space and shortly afterwards a well worked goal finished by Neal Kirby left us leading at half time by 2-8 to 0-3. Killucan scored two quick points on the resumption and then came right back into the game when they goaled from the penalty spot. Our defence had to be on their toes as Killucan attacked relentlessly and our attack took some great scores from limited possession to seal this hard earned victory.Panel: Liam Cassidy, Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning, Luke Peppard, Liam Varley,Enda Claffey, Shane Clavin, Michael Dever, Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Glennon(1-0),Sean Mullarkey, Neal Kirby(1-7,0-1f), Niall O' Brien(0-5,0-2f), Alan Clarke(0-2)Subs: David Keegan(0-1), Alan Kincaid, Frankie Deegan. Minor Club 1 Championship (15th August, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 1 - 11 Tubberclair 1 - 07 We got the better of Tubberclair in this well contested game played in Ballinagore. On a dreadful evening for a game, the standard of football was excellent with all players giving their all to defeat the League 1 Champions.Panel: Ciaran Glennon, Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning, David Pidgeon, David Lynch,Enda Claffey, Shane Clavin, Aonghus Clarke(0-2), Alan Clarke, Michael Dever(0-2), Sean Mullarkey(0-1), Eoin Quinn, Niall O' Brien(1-6,0-3f), Cathal Tynan,Subs: Liam Cassidy, Alan Kincaid, Frankie Deegan. Minor Premier Championship Quarter Final (3rd August, 2011) Ennell Shamrocks 2 - 13 Coralstown/Kinnegad 2 - 05 We qualified for the semi final of the premier championship with a hard earned victory over a dogged and determined Coralstown/Kinnegad side in this game played in The Downs. We went in at half time leading by 1-07 to 0-03 but were fortunate to be in front as our opponents missed at least three golden opportunities of goals. Shamrocks had to really up their game in the second half to put this game away. Our next game is against everyones tip for this years title, Shannon Gaels, so a much improved performance will be required to retain our title.Panel: Eoin Quinn, Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning, Liam Varley,David Lynch, Luke Peppard, Aonghus Clarke(0-1), Shane Clavin(0-2),Michael Dever, Ciaran Glennon(1-0) , Damien McCormack, Neal Kirby(1-5,0-3f), Niall O Brien(0-2),Paul Fennell(0-3). Subs: Sean Mullarkey, Enda Claffey, Liam Cassidy, Cathal Tynan, Andy Scally, Alan Kincaid, David Pidgeon, David Keegan, Frankie Deegan. Minor Premier Championship (20th July, 2011) Ennell Shamrocks 3 - 12 Dunlucan 2 - 03 The opening round of this years championship pitted us against a strong combination in The Downs and Killucan who have several county players on their panel. Without three players from last years winning side due to holidays we needed our big players to stand up and be counted and as is their fashion this is exactly what they did. Well done to all involved with this fine side and we now look forward to our quarter final meeting with Coralstown/Kinnegad.Panel: Eoin Quinn(0-1),Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning, Michael Dever,David Lynch, Luke Peppard, Liam Varley, Aonghus Clarke, Alan Clarke(0-1), Ciaran Glennon , Damien McCormack, Neal Kirby(2-6,0-2f), Shane Clavin(1-1), Niall Moran(0-1) Subs: Sean Mullarkey, Enda Claffey, Liam Cassidy, Cathal Tynan, Conal Ennis, Andy Scally, Frankie Deegan, Alan Kincaid, David Pidgeon, David Keegan(0-2,0-1f). Minor League Division 1 (4th July, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 09 Tubberclair 2 - 11 The 2011 Div 1 League title went to the home side in this thrilling match on a lovely evening for football. Our centre back David Lynch was missing due to injury and both Michael Dever and Neal Kirby carried injuries into the game from the senior game the previous day but these setbacks did not deter this team from putting it up to a physically huge Tubberclair team who were unbeaten in the league, but a win for us would have given us the title on score difference. We went in at halftime behind by three points on a scoreline of 2-5 to 2-2 with the second goal scored by our opponents very questionable to say the least. With ten minutes left we were reduced to 14 players but this spurred us on to dominate the closing exchanges but we knew our luck was'nt in on the night when we had a penalty saved and also hit the post. Well done to Tubberclair on claiming the League title and they were deserving winners on the night.Panel: Alan Kincaid,Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning,Liam Varley ,Michael Dever, Luke Peppard, Shane Clavin, Aonghus Clarke, Alan Clarke(1-0), Ciaran Glennon , Eoin Quinn, Frankie Deegan, Niall O' Brien(0-4f), Neal Kirby(1-5,0-2f).Subs: Sean Mullarkey, Enda Claffey, Liam Cassidy, Cathal Tynan, Kyle Dever. Minor League Division 1 (29th June, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 24 Athlone 1 - 06 With our last game in the league being all of four months ago our side would have been excused for being well off the pace but the opposite was true as this side started where they left off in February when they handed out Athlone a 21 point defeat. This win sets us up for a winner takes all league final against Tubberclair in our last game of the league.Panel: Alan Kincaid,Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning,Liam Varley , David Lynch(0-2) ,Shane Clavin(0-1), Aonghus Clarke(0-2), Michael Dever(0-1),Alan Clarke, Ciaran Glennon (0-1), Eoin Quinn(0-2), Cathal Tynan,Niall O' Brien(0-8,0-2f), Neal Kirby(1-6,0-2f).Subs: Ed Birmingham,Kyle Dever,Sean Mullarkey,Frankie Deegan(0-1), Enda Claffey, Liam Cassidy(1-0). Minor League Division 1 (27th February, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 15 Mullingar Shamrocks 3 - 05 The large crowd in Ballinagore on Sunday morning last were treated to a brilliant display of football from an on fire minor side. Up against a strong town side and with eight of our team having played a match the previous evening our lads could be forgiven if they gave an under par display but as usual these lads produced the goods when it mattered. All of our scores came from play and many came from sweeping upfield passing movements that were a joy to behold. Two of our younger players, Michael Heeney and David Pidgeon, deserve a mention for their outstanding displays as does full-forward Niall O' Brien who scored six fabulous points with either foot and Shane Clavin who netted two goals for the second week in a row.Panel: Alan Kincaid,Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning,Liam Varley , David Lynch ,David Pidgeon, Aonghus Clarke(0-1), Michael Dever,Alan Clarke(0-2), Ciaran Glennon (0-2), Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin(2-0),Niall O' Brien(0-6), Neal Kirby(1-2).Subs: Cathal Tynan, Conor Glennon,Kyle Dever,Sean Mullarkey,Frankie Deegan, Liam Cassidy(inj). Minor League Division 1 (20th February, 2011) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 14 Moate All Whites 1 - 13 We opened our league campaign with a hard fought victory over a very good Moate All Whites side in this game played in Moate.Our lads looked to be heading for an easy victory at half time leading by 2-8 to 0-5. Moate had other ideas, however, and improved greatly in the second half and at the end of an excellent game we held on to collect the two points on offer.Panel: Alan Kincaid,Michael Heeney, Dean McDermott , Niall Gunning,Liam Varley , David Lynch , Frankie Deegan, Aonghus Clarke(0-3), Michael Dever(0-2),Sean Mullarkey, Ciaran Glennon (0-7), Eoin Quinn(0-1), Alan Clarke, Shane Clavin(2-0), Cathal Tynan. Subs: Conor Glennon, David Pidgeon, Conor Lynch, Ed Bermingham, Kyle Dever, Niall O Brien(inj). Minor Club 1 Championship Quarter-Final (15th October, 2010) St. Malachys/Ballinagore 2 - 05 St. Lomans 0 - 14 St. Loman's ended our Championship hopes in this game played in Kinnegad. St. Lomans led at the break 0-7 to 1-2 and were the better team on the night. But our lads were a treat in front of goals, particulary Neal Kirby who looked very sharp all through the game.Panel: Jordan Cassidy, Michael Dever, Dean McDermott, Niall Gunning, Liam Varley, Aonghus Clarke, Luke Cassidy (capt) (1-0), Diarmuid Garvin, Niall Kelly, Eoin Quinn, Darren Ruane, Ciaran Glennon (0-1), Neal Kirby (1-4), Niall O'Brien, Alan Clarke Subs: Ed Bermingham, Enda Claffey, Cathal Tynan, Frankie Deegan, David Pidgeon, Diarmuid Raleigh.
Minor Club 1 Championship Quarter-Final (9th October, 2010) St. Malachys/Ballinagore 2 - 19 Maryland/Tang 1 - 08 Less than a week after our premier win, the team was out again in this quarter final played in Ballinagore. We were short David Lynch through injury, but the rest of the panel made up for it in no uncertain terms with this resounding victory.Panel: Jordan Cassidy, Michael Dever, Dean McDermott, Niall Gunning, Liam Varley, Aonghus Clarke, Luke Cassidy (capt), Diarmuid Garvin (0-4, 0-1f), Niall Kelly (0-3), Eoin Quinn, Darren Ruane (0-3), Ciaran Glennon (0-4), Neal Kirby (1-3), Niall O'Brien (1-0), Alan Clarke Subs: Ed Bermingham, Michael Heeney, Enda Claffey, Cathal Tynan, Frankie Deegan. Minor Premier Championship Final (3rd October, 2010) Ennell Shamrocks 1 - 09 St. Lomans 1 - 08 Our Minors won their second every premier championship with the narrowest of wins over hot favourites, St Lomans in the curtain raiser to the Senior Football final. Playing with a strong breeze in the first half, things didn't look good at half time when we were down by 2 points and had lost influential centre-back David Lynch with a broken arm. Undaunted by the elements and our highly-rated opponents the team put in a highly spirited second half to lead by four points with time up. Five minutes of injury time however allowed St Loamns to score a goal which made the last few seconds a nail-biting affair. However, this team just would not contemplate defeat and final whistle gave way to scenes of great celebrations. Photos will be placed on the website in due course.Panel: Jordan Cassidy (capt), Michael Dever, Dean McDermott, Niall Kelly, Liam Varley, David Lynch, David Fennell, Aonghus Clarke, Diarmuid Garvin, Damien McCormack, Darren Ruane (0-1), Luke Cassidy, Neal Kirby (0-5, 0-3f), Paul Fennell (1-1, 0-1f), Niall O'Brien (0-2, 0-1f) Subs: Ciaran Glennon, Niall Gunning, Alan Clarke, Briall Killian, Eoin Quinn, Ed Bermingham, Michael Heeney, Enda Claffey, Cathal Tynan, Frankie Deegan, Niall Moran, David Pidgeon, Diarmuid Raleigh. Minor Premier Championship (11th September, 2010) Ennell Shamrocks 2 - 11 St. Finians 1 - 05 Ennell Shamrocks have reached the minor Premier Final for the first time since 1997 with this win over St. Finians (Coralstown/Kinnegad and The Downs) in a game played in Castletown Geoghegan. At half time we led 1-05 to 0-05 but our opponents were on level terms within 5 minutes of the second half and had us under a lot of pressure. As in our quarter final win this team dug in and forged out a well-deserved victory in the end, holding our opponents to just a goal in the second half.Panel: Jordan Cassidy, Michael Dever, Dean McDermott, Niall Kelly (0-1), Liam Varley, David Lynch, David Fennell, Aonghus Clarke (0-1), Diarmuid Garvin, Damien McCormack, Darren Ruane (0-2), Luke Cassidy, Neal Kirby (1-0), Paul Fennell (0-6, 0-4f), Niall O'Brien (0-1) Subs: Ciaran Glennon (1-0), Niall Gunning, Alan Clarke, Eoin Quinn, Ed Bermingham, Michael Heeney, Enda Claffey, Cathal Tynan, Frankie Deegan, Niall Moran, Briall Killian (inj).
Minor Club 1 Championship (8th September, 2010) St. Malachys/Ballinagore 7 - 16 Killucan 2 - 00 Our Minors topped their division in style with an emphatic win over Killucan which qualifies us for the quarter finals of the Club 1 Championship.Panel: Eoin Quinn (0-1), Liam Varley, Dean McDermott (0-1), Michael Dever, David Lynch, Niall Gunning, Niall Kelly (0-2), Luke Cassidy, Ciaran Glennon (2-1), Darren Ruane (2-3), Alan Clarke, Neal Kirby (1-4, 1-0 pen), Aonghus Clarke (2-1). Subs: Brian Killian (0-2), Enda Claffey (0-1), Michael Heeney (0-1), Ed Birmingham, Cathal Tynan, Frankie Deegan. Minor Club 1 Championship (1st September, 2010) St. Malachys/Ballinagore 1 - 13 Ballynacargy 1 - 06 Ballynacargy made the early running in this fixture but in the end we held out for a clear victory holding our opponents to just one point in the second half.Panel: Eoin Quinn, Michael Dever, Dean McDermott, Niall Gunning, Niall Kelly, David Lynch, Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin, Luke Cassidy, Neal Kirby (1-2), Darren Ruane (0-3), Ciaran Glennon (0-1), Jordan Cassidy, Aonghus Clarke (0-4), Niall O'Brien (0-3). Subs: Liam Varley, Frankie Deegan, Cathal Tynan, Michael Heeney, Ed Bermingham, Diarmuid Raleigh, Enda Claffey, Alan Clarke. Minor Premier Championship (4th August, 2010) Ennell Shamrocks 2 - 09 St. Patricks 2 - 07 We qualified for the semi final of the premier championship with a hard earned victory over a good St. Pats side in this game played in Ballinagore. Going in at half time we were behind 4 points to two and it didn't look to be our night as we had missed several gilt-edged opportunities in the first half. However an early goal from Jordie Cassidy who had moved up to corner forward for the second half settled the team and in spite of a late scare we held on for victory.Panel: Jordan Cassidy (2-0), Niall Gunning, Aonghus Clarke (0-1), Michael Dever, Liam Varley, David Lynch, Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin, Niall Kelly, Damien McCormack, David Fennell, Luke Cassidy, Neal Kirby (0-5, 0-2f), Niall O'Brien (0-3, 0-1f), Dean McDermott. Subs: Ciaran Glennon, Conol Ennis, Eoin Quinn, Ed Bermingham, Alan Clarke, Michael Heeney, Diarmuid Raleigh, Enda Claffey, Cathal Tynan.
Minor League Division 1 (21st July, 2010) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 17 The Downs 1 - 07 We finished the League with another top drawer performance when we easily overcame The Downs in this game played in The Downs on Wednesday last. The points dropped against Mullingar Shamrocks came back to haunt us as our score difference was far superior to league winners, St. Lomans.Panel: Eoin Quinn, Michael Dever, Dean McDermott (0-1), Niall Gunning,Liam Varley (0-1), David Lynch (0-1), Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin (0-2), Niall Kelly, Ciaran Glennon (1-2), Darren Ruane (0-1), Diarmuid Raleigh, Niall O'Brien (0-3), Aonghus Clarke (0-2), Neal Kirby (1-4). Subs: Jordan Cassidy, Luke Cassidy (inj), Frankie Deegan, David Pidgeon, Cathal Tynan, Michael Heeney, Ed Bermingham. Minor League Division 1 (12th July, 2010) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 06 Mullingar Shamrocks 3 - 07 We went down by a point in this exciting encounter played in Springfield. As in all games between these two sides it could have gone either way but the physically stronger town team just about deserved victory.Panel: Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Glennon, Dean McDermott, Niall Gunning,Liam Varley, Aonghus Clarke (1-0), Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin (0-1), Luke Cassidy (capt), Michael Dever, Darren Ruane (1-3), David Lynch (0-1), Luke Peppard, Niall Kelly, Neal Kirby (1-1), Diarmuid Raleigh, Alan Clarke, Cathal Tynan, David Pidgeon, Michael Heeney. Minor League Division 1 (30th June, 2010) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 0 - 11 St. Lomans 2 - 05 Our Minors shared the points in this top of the table clash played in Lakepoint Park. Lomans held a 2-4 to 0-3 lead at half time having played with a very strong wind. Playing with great skill and passion our lads whittled away at our opponents big lead and were pressing for a winner when full time was blown. Well done to all the panel on a very courageous display.Panel: Eoin Quinn, Michael Dever, Dean McDermott, Niall Gunning,Liam Varley, Aonghus Clarke, Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin (0-4f), Luke Cassidy (capt), Ciaran Glennon, Darren Ruane (0-3), Luke Peppard, Neal Kirby (0-2), Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Raleigh (0-2), Frankie Deegan, Ed Bermingham. Minor League Division 1 (25th June, 2010) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 0 - 14 Athlone 2 - 05 Our Minors had their first game since early May when we took
on Athlone in Ballinagore on Friday last.
We were short a few regulars and had to pull out all the stops to record
a three point win over a good Athlone side.
The final score was St. Malachys/Ballinagore 0-14, Athlone 2-5
Panel: Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Glennon, Niall Kelly (0-1), Niall Gunning, Liam Varley, Dean McDermott, Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin (0-1f), Luke Cassidy (capt), Michael Dever, Darren Ruane (0-7, 0-2f), David Pidgeon, Luke Peppard, Aonghus Clarke (0-4, 0-1f), Diarmuid Raleigh (0-1), Frankie Deegan. Minor League Division 1 (5th May, 2010) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 4 - 19 Tyrrellspass 0 - 08 Missing many of our regular first team players, we went into this game more in hope than confidence but as usual this bunch of players pulled out all the stops to record a convincing win. This side play a very stylish brand of football which was a joy for the good crowd present to watch. An interesting fact was that all our scores came from play.Team: Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Glennon, Dean McDermott, Niall Gunning, Enda Claffey, Niall Kelly, Liam Varley, David Lynch (1-3), Luke Cassidy, Michael Dever (0-2), Darren Ruane (0-3), Diarmuid Raleigh (0-1), Cathal Tynan (0-2), Neal Kirby (2-3), Niall O'Brien (1-5), Michael Heeney.
Minor League Division 1 (14th March, 2010) St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 1 - 23 St. Michaels 1 - 04 We got off to the best possible start to our League campaign with a comprehensive victory over a physically strong St. Michael's team. For the first game of the year our passing, tackling and score-taking were of the highest order and hopefully we can continue in this vain for the rest of the year.Team: Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Glennon, Niall Kelly, Liam Varley, Niall Gunning, David Lynch (0-2, 1 45, 1 free), Brian Killian, Luke Cassidy (0-1), Diarmuid Garvin, Luke Peppard (0-1), Darren Ruane (0-3), Michael Dever (1-0), Niall O'Brien (0-4, 0-3f), Aonghus Clarke (0-6), Neal Kirby (0-4, 0-1f). Subs: Enda Claffey (0-2), Diarmuid Raleigh, Cathal Tynan inj, Dean McDermott inj, Jordan Cassidy inj. ******************************** Minor Championship Division 2 Final St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 07 Garrycastle 1 - 07 This was certainly a final we won against all the odds when we toppled firm favourites Garrycastle who had already beaten us in the League earlier in the year and had a few Senior players on their team. In addition we were minus the services of Aonghus Clarke who was away on a well-deserved holiday and flu victim Niall Kelly was unable to start.Having lost the toss we were given wind advantage in the first half and a good start was essential. Having soaked up relentless Garrycastle pressure for the first five minutes we scored a goal in our first attack courtesy of full-forward Darren Ruane. This was followed by another goal two minutes later by Neal Kirby and suddenly an upset was on the cards. We tacked on five further points in the first half to lead 2-5 to 0-3 at half time. With a strong wind in their favour Garrycastle looked well capable of overhauling our interval lead but a Luke Peppard goal rocked them on their heels. Garrycastle were camped in our half for the next 20 minutes and got our lead down to six points with ten minutes to go and looked the more likely winners. However, some outstanding goalkeeping by Niall Kelly who joined the fray despite being under the weather kept us in the game. A pointed free from Diarmuid Garvin and a great breakaway point from Ciaran Glennon kept us with a six point cushion and after three minutes of injury time we were crowned Division 2 Champions for 2009. After the game captain Paul Newman received the cup and this victory made up for the many hard breaks this panel had endured in finals over the last few years. Congratulations to the entire panel and to mentors Ciaran Kirby and Gerry Claffey. Team: Noel Claffey, Michael Dever, Paul Newman (capt), Dean McDermott, Brian Killian, Colin O'Brien (0-1), David Lynch, Dairmuid Garvin (0-1f), Luke Cassidy, Brian Sheerin, Jordan Cassidy, Eoin Whelan, Neal Kirby (1-1), Darren Ruane (1-1), Niall O'Brien (0-1f), Subs: Niall Kelly, Luke Peppard (1-1), Kieran Glennon (0-1), Niall Gunning, Eoin Quinn.
Minor Championship Division 2 Semi-Final St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 1 - 12 Rosemount 2 - 08 After this fixture being called off twice we finally got to play our semi-final against Rosemount in terrible conditions in Ballinagore on Saturday 7th November. Missing a few regular starters we were always going to be up against it playing a strong Rosemount side. We went two points up early on but were rocked by a goal from our opponents and it took until the stroke of half-time to claw our way back into the lead with the score 0-6 to 1-2 in our favour at the break. The highlight of the half was a brilliant diving save from Mike Dever to keep our a very questionable penalty decision against us. The second half was a huge battle as the pitch was really cutting up badly but both sides served up a thriller with quality defending and scores keeping the large attendance entralled. With extra time looming Luke Peppard popped over the winning point to put us into the Division 2 Final for the second year running. Team: Mike Dever, Dean McDermott, Paul Newman (capt), Niall Kelly (0-1), Brian Killian, Colin O'Brien, Jordan Cassidy, Aonghus Clarke, David Lynch (1-0), Luke Cassidy, Brian Sheerin, Eoin Whelan (0-2), Neal Kirby (0-4), Darren Ruane (0-2), Niall O'Brien (0-2f), Subs: Eoin Quinn, Kieran Glennon, Niall Gunning, Luke Peppard (0-1).Minor Championship Division 2 St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 08 Rosemount 0 - 10 This was a cracking game of football played in ideal conditions on Sunday morning last. Coming up to half time we looked to be in trouble as we struggled to keep a grip on our opponents who were leading by 0 - 06 to 0-02, but a quick fire 1 - 02 sent us into the break leading by a point. The second half was also a closely fought affair but each time Rosemount looked to be getting the upper hand we replied with well worked goals to hold on for a well deserved win. Well done to Aonghus Clarke who lined out with a bad foot injury and to Luke Cassidy who travelled up from Galway for the game. Team: Noel Claffey, Dean McDermott, Paul Newman (capt), Niall Kelly, Brian Killian, Colin O'Brien, Jordan Cassidy, Diarmuid Garvin, Brian Sheerin, David Lynch (0-01), Darren Ruane (0-01), Luke Cassidy (0-01), Niall O'Brien (1-2), Aonghus Clarke (1-1), Neal Kirby (1-2). Subs: Michael Dever, Eoin Whelan (0-1), Luke Peppard, Eoin Quinn, Kieran Glennon.Minor Championship Division 2 St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 11 Millmore Gaels 0 - 06 Our
Minors overcame the handicap of lining out without
senior player Darren Ruane to record a resounding victory overy
Millmore Gaels in Ballinagore. We now play the winners of
Rosemount and Castleday in the next round. The only
disappointment on the night was a bad finger injury sustained by Niall
Kelly and we wish him a speedy recovery. Minor Division 1 St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 1 - 07 Garrycastle 1 - 09 Our
Minors played their last league game away to Garrycastle
and despite coming away with a two-point defeat our team played
very well on the night. With this team going into the
Division 2 Championship we would hope to do well as we put up a
good show in all our games in Divsion 1. Minor Division 1
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 09 Yet again we were missing a number players due to
holidays/Gaelteacht when we entertained Coralstown/Kinnegad in our second game
in a week, played in Ballinagore on 8th July. At half-time we were 1-11 to 1-02 down and
could easily have thrown in the towel to our much stronger opponents. However, a tremendous fight back in the
second half brought us to within a goal of Coralstown/Kinnegad with a few
minutes remaining and once again showed that no matter how strong the
opposition are, this team always gives 100% to the very end. Team: Noel Claffey, Dean McDermott, Paul Newman,
Michael Dever, Kevin Gannon, Colin O'Brien, Brian Killian (1-0), Diarmuid
Garvin (0-1f), Brian Sheerin (0-1), Eoin Whelan, Jordan Cassidy (0-2,
0-1f), Niall O'Brien (0-2), Pauric Kirby, Neal Kirby (2-3), Luke Peppard. Sub:
Kieran Glennon, Eoin Quinn, Jonathon Cuskelly (inj), Luke Cassidy (inj). Minor Division 1
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 0 - 07 Our understrength side were well beaten by one of the favourites for this year's championship on Sunday evening in Ballinagore. As in all their games this team gave a very honest effort to the very end and notched a few fine scores in the second half. Our defence never gave up and made the opposition work for all their scores. A speedy recovery to Jonathon Cuskelly who was injured during the game and well done to Kieran Glennon who togged out for us on the night.
Minor Division 1
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 1 - 10 A draw was a fair result in this very enteraining game of football played in Mount Temple. Despite going four points down with ten minutes left, this courageous group of players battled back to earn a draw with a free from man of the match, David Lynch.
Minor Division 1
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 04 Athlone was the venue for a Minor League Division 1 fixture which Athlone won on a scoreline of 3-8 to 2-4. It was a right good game of football and St. Malachys/Ballinagore held their own for most of the game. St. Malachys/Ballinagore team was Noel Claffey, Dean McDermott, Paul Newman, Niall Gunning, Niall Kelly, Colm O’Brien, Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin (0-1f), Luke Cassidy, Jordan Cassidy, Darren Ruane (0-2, 0-1f), Michael Dever, Eoin Whelan (1-1), Aonghus Clarke, Kevin Gannon (1-0), Niall O’Brien.
Minor Division 1
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 1 - 04 This young team acquitted themselves extremely well against a strong and well-balanced outfit. Having changed over at half-time 8 points to one down, this team really put it up to their opponents in the second half, getting to within three points of them at one stage, but the age and size difference told against us in the end. Noel Claffey is wished a speedy recovery after having to withdraw in the second half with a knee injury.
Team: Noel Claffey, Niall Kelly, Paul Newman, Luke Cassidy, Jordan Cassidy, Colin O'Brien, Brian Killian, Diarmuid Garvin,
Aonghus Clarke (0-1), David Lynch (0-1), Brian Sheerin (0-1), Dean McDermott, Eoin
Whelan (0-1), Darren Ruane,
Minor Division 1
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 07 This game was played in ideal coniditions in Castletown-Geoghegan and after a great end to end game of football, we did well to run last year's County champions to three points in our first game of the year. Team: Niall O'Brien, Brian Killian, Paul Newman, Luke Cassidy, Dean McDermott, Jordan Cassidy, Michael Dever, Diarmuid Garvin (0-2), Aonghus Clarke (0-2), David Lynch (1-1, 0-1f), Brian Sheerin, Eoin Whelan (1-0), Neal Kirby (0-1), Darren Ruane (0-1), Pauric Kirby. Subs: Ed Bermingham, Cathal Tynan, Sean Mullarkey Circuit Training starts on Tuesday 10th February, 2009 from 7 - 8 pm in Castletown Hall.
Minor Division 3 League Final Millmore Gaels 2 - 09 Our Minor side suffered their second final defeat in the space of a week when they went down by a goal against Millmore Gaels in this game played in Milltown on Sunday morning. Played in terrible weather conditions we had the advantage of a gale-force wind behind us in the first half and were pleased enough to be leading 10 points to 0-1 approaching half time. However the concession of a soft goal with the last kick of the first half reduced the half time lead to six points. Facing the wind in the second half we held out well until with 10 minutes remaining Millmore Gaels scored a goal to bring them within a point of us. Boosted by this goal they tacked on four unanswered points to leave them a goal ahead of us with five minutes remaining and try as we might we couldn't get in for the equalising goal. This game also doubled up as the Cormac McGahan Trophy which our minor team play Millmore Gaels for annually. Many thanks to Jim Dalton for organising everything in his usual efficient manner. This ends the season for our Minors, who in spite of not getting any silverware, can be very proud of their achievements this year in reaching both the League and Championship Finals. Panel: Noel Claffey, Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Garvin, Brian Killian, Jordan Cassidy (0-1), Colin O'Brien, Luke Cassidy, Rory Tynan (0-1), Alan Bouabbse, Glen Gavigan, Paul Newman, Eoin Whelan, Kevin Gannon, Thomas McDaniels (0-7, 5f), Darren Ruane (0-3, 2f) Sub used: Kevin Healion Pauric Kirby inj, Aonthus Clarke inj, Brian Sheerin inj, Dean McDermott inj, Neal Kirby inj.
Minor Division 2 Championship Final The Downs 4 - 09 Our Minor Championship campaign ended in defeat last Saturday in Shandonagh. After a shaky first fifteen minutes when it looked as if The Downs were going to overrun us, we began to settle down and went in at half time behind 1-6 to 0-4. We re-grouped at the start of the second half and scored the first two points, but two goals scored in quick sucession by The Downs rocked us and before we knew it we were 10 points in arrears, but this team never gives up and with 10 minutes remaining had got back to within 2 points of The Downs. Just when it looked as if an upset was on the cards The Downs scored their fourth goal in a breakaway attack against the run of play to put the game out of reach. As just three of our starting fifteen are overage next year, this squad exceeded all expectations this year in coming from Division 3 to contest the Divsion 2 championship final against a team which had come down from Divsion 1. Hopefully the team can pick up some well-deserved silverware by winning the Division 3 League Final against Millmore Gaels which will take place in the coming weeks. Many thanks to the huge support that turned up on Saturday and to those that contributed sponsorship to both the Minor and Under 16 teams - St. Malachys Senior Football Club, Ballinagore Senior Football Club, Pat Garvin, Alo Geoghegan, Mick Carey, Ciaran Favier. Thanks also to Michael Ennis who provided refreshments for the team after the final. Panel: Noel Claffey, Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Garvin, Jordan Cassidy (0-1), Paul Newman, Colin O'Brien, Luke Cassidy, Rory Tynan (0-1), Darren Ruane (0-2, 1f), Brian Sheerin, Alan Bouabbse, Dean McDermott, Neal Kirby (1-0), Thomas McDaniels (0-9, 8f), Eoin Whelan, Brian Killian, Glen Gavigan, Kevin Gannon, Kevin Healion, Pauric Kirby inj, Aonthus Clarke inj. Minor Division 2 Championship Semi Final
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 3 - 12
Garrycastle 1 - 04 An outstanding performance by our Minors propelled them into the Div 2 Championship Final with this fine win over pre-match favourites, Garrycastle. Played under floodlights in Garrycastle on a lovely night we started very nervously and were 0-2 to 0-1 down after ten minutes, after kicking five wides. An Alan Bouabbse goal midway through the half really settled the team and we changed ends with a 3-5 to 1-3 lead, having conceded 1-1 in injury time in the first half. The team really stepped up their performance in the second half only conceding one point with great disciplined defending and tireless tackling all over the field. In a Kilkenny-like performance no-one could be adjudged to be man of the match and we look forward to meeting either Tubberclair or The Downs in the Final. The team really supported the large support they received on the night and hope to enjoy the same support for the Final. Panel: Noel Claffey, Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Garvin, Jordan Cassidy, Paul Newman, Colin O'Brien, Luke Cassidy(0-1), Rory Tynan (0-1), Aonghus Clarke (0-1), Brian Sheerin, Thomas McDaniels (1-4, 0-2 frees), Dean McDermott (1-0), Darren Ruane(0-2, 0-1f), Alan Bouabbse (1-1), Eoin Whelan (0-2), David Healion, Glen Gavigan, Kevin Gannon, Kevin Healion, Pauric Kirby, Brian Killian, Neal Kirby. Minor Division 2 Championship Quarter Final
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 4 - 13
Tubberclair 1 - 10 In this game played in
Ballinagore on Monday last, we ran out convincing winners in a very
sporting encounter. In a tight first half we led 2-4 to 1-3 at
half time but in the first 5 minutes of the second half we scored 1-3
without reply to put the game beyond the reach of our opponents, who
had kindly agreed to put the match back a week due to the Kilbeggan
Grad. Special thanks to Mike Dever and Jonathon Cuskelly who
joined the panel to ensure we could field and both of them played their
part in a fine win.
Panel: Noel Claffey, Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Garvin, Kevin Gannon, Jordan Cassidy, Paul Newman, Luke Cassidy, Rory Tynan (0-2), Brian Sheerin, Mike Dever, Thomas McDaniels (0-10, 0-2 frees), David Healion (1-0), Glen Gavigan (2-0), Alan Bouabbse (1-1), Eoin Whelan, Jonathon Cuskelly, Pauric Kirby inj, Colin O'Brien inj, Neal Kirby inj. Minor Premier Championship Ennell Shamrocks 0 - 8 St. Lomans 3 - 20Our amalgamation side went down badly to a very strong St. Lomans side in this game played in Kilbeggan. Minor Division 2 Championship
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 2 - 9
Killucan 2 - 8 It was more in hope than expectation that we travelled to Kinnegad to take on Division 2 team Killucan as we moved out of Division 3 grade for the first time this year. However, true to form this very dedicated team kept their unbeaten record intact with a one-point win. The concession of 1-2 after five minutes left us with an uphill battle for the rest of the half and at the change of ends Killucan led 2-4 to 0-5. We really tore into the opposition after some positional switches for the second half and led by three points with five minutes to go, but it took some great defending to keep Killucan from equalising. The team can be very proud of their performance and should have no fears about holding their own in this division, whilst also looking forward to their Division 3 League Final later in the year. Our 18 year olds really came up trumps on the night with great performances by Rory Tynan, Thomas McDaniels and Alan Bouabbse, with Colin O'Brien and Brian Sheerin also giving sterling performances. Special mention to 'super sub' Brian Killian who contributed 1-1 in the second half. Panel: Noel Claffey, Luke Cassidy, Diarmuid Garvin, Niall Kelly, Jordan Cassidy, Colin O'Brien, Eoin Whelan, Rory Tynan, Paul Newman, Kevin Gannon, Thomas McDaniel (1-5, 0-1 free), Brian Sheerin (0-2), Glenn Gavigan, Alan Bouabbse (0-1 free), Kevin Healion Subs: Brian Killian (1-1), Pauric Kirby, David Healion.Minor Division 3 League
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 6 - 11
Moate
1 - 07
Playing their second game in five days an understrength minor team recorded a good victory over Moate in this game played in Ballinagore. Although we led 2-4 to 0-4 at half time we could never pull too far away from our opponents and a fine penalty save from Noel Claffey finally killed off the Moate challenge. Well done to our three Under 15s Dean, Neal & Aonghus who filled in for our missing panel members over the past week. Panel: Noel Claffey, Diarmuid Garvin, Jordan Cassidy, Eoin Whelan, Colin O'Brien, Luke Cassidy, Thomas McDaniel (1-4), Paul Newman, Pauric Kirby, Brian Sheerin, Glenn Gavigan, Aonghus Clarke (2-2), Darren Ruane (2-3). Subs: Neal Kirby (1-2), Dean McDermott
Minor Division 3 League
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 6 - 09
Castledaly
3 - 10
After a long lay-off due to exams our Minors continued where they left off with a hard-fought win over a talented Castledaly side. Our lack of fitness and match practice almost cost us dearly but this outing will bring the team for their forthcoming fixtures. Panel: Pauric Kirby, Paul Newman, Jordan Cassidy, Brian Killian, Colin O'Brien, Luke Cassidy, Alan Bouabbse (1-1), Rory Tynan (0-2), Glenn Gavigan, Brian Sheerin (0-1), Eoin Whelan, Thomas McDaniel (3-3), Darren Ruane (2-1). Subs: Kevin Gannon, Noel Claffey, Niall Kelly, Dean McDermott, Neal Kirby (0-1).Minor Division 3 League
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 4 - 14
Ballynacargy
1 - 16
In their second game in five days, the Minor team put up another big score when overcoming Ballynacargy in Ballinagore. Playing against the breeze in the first half we were lucky to go in two points up after scoring two lucky goals against the run of play. The second half was a different story with some fine long-range points being scored to leave us top of the division after four games. A speedy recovery is wished to Pauric Kirby and David Healion who nonetheless turned up on the night to lend their support to their team-mates. Panel: James
Keegan, Paul Newman, Jordan Cassidy, Brian Killian, Diarmuuid Garvin,
Luke Cassidy, Alan Bouabbse, Rory Tynan (1-3), Glenn Gavigan (0-1),
Darren Ruane (0-3), Kevin Gannon (1-0), Thomas McDaniel (3-8, 0-4 from
frees), Eoin Whelan (0-2). Subs: Noel Claffey for James Keegan,
Kevin Healion for Kevin Gannon, Pauric Kirby, David Healion. Minor Division 3 League
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 4 - 15
Tyrrellspass
4 - 13
Our Minors remain unbeaten after a hard-fought victory in Tyrrellspass. We could not put away a galant home team despite being well ahead in both halves, however we managed to hold on at the end. Panel: Kevin Healion, Paul Newman, Jordan Cassidy, Colin O'Brien, Alan Bouabbse, Brian Killian, Rory Tynan, Thomas McDaniels, Kevin Gannon, Eoin Peppard, Glen Gavigan, Eoin Whelan, Darren Ruane, Noel Claffey, James Keegan, Luke Cassidy, Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Garvin, Minor Challenge (6th April, 2008) Our Minors had a very enjoyable challenge match on Sunday morning, 6th April at home against Durrow Gaels of Offaly. Thanks to the following for making themselves available.Panel: Kevin Healion, Paul Newman, Jordan Cassidy, Alan Bouabbse, Brian Killian, Rory Tynan, Kevin Gannon, Glen Gavigan, Eoin Whelan, James Keegan, Luke Cassidy, Neal Kirby, Pauric Kirby. Minor Division 3 League
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 8 - 10
St. Pauls
3 - 08
Our Minors had a good win over St. Pauls in this game played in Ballinagore on 24th March. Panel: Kevin Healion, Paul Newman, Jordan Cassidy, Colin O'Brien, Alan Bouabbse, Brian Killian, Rory Tynan, Thomas McDaniels, Kevin Gannon, Eoin Peppard, Glen Gavigan, Eoin Whelan, Darren Ruane Subs: Noel Claffey, James Keegan, Luke Cassidy, Niall Kelly, Diarmuid Garvin, Minor Division 3 League Our Minors played Milltownpass in Milltownpass last Sunday and defeated an understrength home team. Panel: Noel Claffey, Diarmuid Garvin, Paul Newman, Alan Bouabbse, Colin O'Brien, Kevin Healion, Brian Sheerin, Rory Tynan, Pauric Kirby, Eoin Peppard, Kevin Gannon, Glen Gavigan, Eoin Whelan, Darren Ruane, James Keegan, Jordan Cassidy, Luke Cassidy. Circuit Training Commences Circuit Training has been changed to 6 - 7 pm for 9th and 16th February. 12th February, 2008 Circuit training commences this Saturday, 2nd February, in St. Michael's Hall from 5 - 6 pm for the Under 16 and Minor panels. All players are asked to attend, wearing sports gear and runners. 29th January, 2008 |
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