Na Fianna GAA Football Club Notes
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U16 Footballers battled all the way but were unfortunately beaten by neighbours St Broughans in their re-arranged and penultimate game of the group stage of the Championship in Cloinbullogue last Monday week on a scoreline of 3-09 to 3-07 in a game played in dreadfull weather conditions. The early stages of the first half saw St Broughans open up a 3 point to 1 lead before they got in to score their first goal.midway through the half. Na Fianna responded immediately and within 2 mins had dispatched 2 goals to take the lead. This was as good as it got for Na Fianna in the half as the remaining minutes saw St Broughans register 1-03 without reply which helped them lead at the break by 2-06 to 2-01. Na Fianna needed a good start to the second half and they duly got it by sending over 4 points in a row inside 10 mins to reduce the deficit down to just 1 but try as they might Na Fianna could not get the equaliser. Then midway though the half St Broughans opened their second half account by scoring 1-01 to re-establish their 5 point lead.The sides then added a point apiece before Na Fianna got right back into in the final min by firing the ball into the net for their 3rd goal followed immediately by a point but then in stoppage time St Broughans sealed the win with their final point.
NA FIANNA:: Fintan Pierce, Aaron Pierce, James Lalor, Mikey Pender, Niall Lynch, Ben Ridgeway, Kevin Beirne, Declan Byrne, Fergus Flood, Shane Hyland, Mark Garry, Darren O’Brien, Mikey Keogh, Shane Dolan, Conor Leen.
SUBS USED: Ben Dunne, Ibrahaim Afolavi, Barry Daly.
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna Minor Footballers travel to Cloghan to take on St Rynaghs this Wednesday (24 Aug) @ 7:00pm in a winner takes all battle to secure a spot in the Championship Quarter Finals. All support would be appreciated.
U12 FOOTBALL
Na Fianna U12 Footballers continue their campaign this Wednesday evening (24 Aug) @ 7:00pm when they travel to Tubber to take on Ballycumber / Tubber. All support would be appreciated.
U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U14 Footballers will be looking for the win to keep themselves in contention to secure a Quarter Final spot when they conclude the group stage of the Championship this Friday (26 Aug) @ 7:00pm as they take on Tullamore in O’Brien Pk, Tullamore. All support would be appreciated.
NA FIANNA GAA ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL DRAW
Na Fianna GAA are organising a fundraising draw in conjunction with the All-Ireland Football Final with a first prize of 2 Stand Tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final and overnight accommodation including evening meal for 2 people in The Morgan Hotel, Dublin the night beforehand (A much sought after prize for any GAA supporter from Dublin /Donegal or Kerry !!! ) with runner up prizes of €100 and €75 . Draw will be held in Ned’s Bar, Ballinagar on Saturday 10th September . Tickets available from any Committee Member, Team Manager or Selectors . All support would be much appreciated.
