Clara GAA Club Notes July 8th
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
Lotto results 6/7/13- Numbers drawn were 2,3,4,9. There was no winner of the Jackpot this week but 7 matched 3 and they are Marie Berry, Eamon Reilly, Mary Scully, Leonard o’Meara, Dean Dunne, James Moran, and Brandon McDernott who all win 25 euro each, well done. .Next weeks draw is for 2,300 euro and takes place in Docs at 10pm. Tickets are available from committee members and in premises throughout the town priced at 1.50. All support greatly appreciated.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL
Clara played Shannonbridge on Monday last in Clara in the Junior B Football Championship and lost on a score line of 6-10 to 4-7. The Clara team was: David Newman, Brian Minnock, Sean Nolan, Gerard Rabbitte, JJ Colsh, Jimmy Taylor, Enda Dunne, Eamon Maher(0-4, 0-2frees), Stephen Kidney, Pa Smith(2-1, 2-0 pen), Tony Dalton, Evan Dignam, Gary Deehan, Padraig Moran(1-2) and Darren Fleming. Subs: Matt Carragher for G Deehan and Brian Gavin(1-0) for E Dignam
DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Clara played Walsh Island on Tuesday last in Walsh Island and won on a score line of 1-17 to 2-5. The Clara team was:Kevin Meehan, Liam Monaghan, Joe Quinn, Andrew Cushen, Darren Kelly, Scott Brady, David Ledwith, Matthew Mitchell(0-4), Ross Brady(0-4, 0-1Free), Caomhan Sheridan, John Reynolds(0-1), Deasun Baggot, Stephen O’Brien(1-0), Thomas Deehan(0-1Free) and Graham Guilfoyle(0-3). Subs: Barry Cushen(0-1) for S O’Brien, Joey Deehan(0-3frees for T Deehan), Alan Cronin for D Baggot, Paul Deehan for J Deehan and Colm Kelly for J Quinn
JUNIOR A FOOTBALL
Clara defeated Ballycumber on Thursday last on a score line of 3-14 to 1-6 in Clara in the Junior A Football Championship. The Clara team and scorers were: Wayne Flanagan, Alan Gavin, Robert Mitchell, Gavin Carroll, Callum Stewart, Darren Kelly, Andrew Cushen, Colm Kelly(0-2), Peter Flanagan(1-2), Keir Mannering(0-2), Marius Stones(0-1), Martin Fleming(1-0), John O’Hara(0-1), Paul Deehan(1-6, 0-3frees) and Tom Naughton. Subs: Enda Dunne for C Stewart and Colin Flanagan for T Naughton
MONSTER BINGO
Clara GAA are holding a massive monster bingo next Sunday night in the social centre and there are great cash prizes on the night. We hope to see you there and all support is appreciated.
CLARA BORD NA NOG KIDS/TEENAGE DISCO
This Saturday(13th) in The Star we will be hosting 2 special discos. The first is for under tens from 4pm to 6pm and tea and coffee will be available for the parents.
The second disco is for teenagers at the usual time of 8.30pm tp 11.30pm and we have a new light display system. A full soft drink and sweet shop will be available on the night also.
Both events are fully supervised by Bord na Nog members and are a safe fun environment for your kids to socialise.
BROTHER URBAN LEAGUE WEEK 3
Week 3 of the Br. Urban League began without the sun and heat of the first 2 weeks and the floodlights of Croke Park could have come in handy, but as always the weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the kids and this reporter.
junior boys
Raheen v Erry
A cracking start to the game with Raheen through the drive of captain Conor Taylor forcing Erry keeper Brian Buckley into an early save. It was real drama then as Erry worked the ball upfield through Conor Doyle, Isaac Ryan and the impressive Ryan Handy. The ball seemed to stay in Raheens half as keeper Kiefer Kelly tried brilliantly at times to keep the Erry attack of James Cullen, Calvin McCormack and Kevin o’Keefe at bay. Attack after attack was twarted by the man marking backline of Oisin o’Meara, Evan Cronin and Cian Molloy. However it was not to be Raheens night as Erry won out on a scoreline of 3-5 to 0-2.
The Town v The Boers
The Town had obviously had their weetabix this morning and raced into a 4-0 to no score lead within the first 5 mins with scores from Ronan Brophil, Jack Devine, Kevin Minnock and Christian McKeon. Many observers may have felt this was all over but Tadgh Maher and Dylan Corrigan had other ideas and both combined for The Boers opening score, A goal from Liam Flynn on halftime game them hope. The second half was all the Boers in attack and was it not for Jamie Regan and Neil Gaffey making crucial blocks they would have scored more but despite Kelyn Conroy and Nathan Flattery scoring late on The Town held on to win by 4-0 to 2-4. Great game.
The Green v Bogtown
James McKenna in goal for Bogtown kept The Green attack scoreless for the first 5 mins due to many great saves but The Greens potent attack of Lewis Kavanagh and Noah Lowry meant they got on top. Bogtowns Ryan Carroll and Callum Gorman played their part in defense but a late point from Greg Byrne meant that The Green stretched their lead at the break. The second half proved to be defensive with The Green playing keep ball, a point from Bogtowns James Kelly made The Green nervous but time ran out and a final score of The Green 3-2 to Bogtown 0-1.
girls
woodfield v aughamore
Aughamores defense of Ellie Cronin and Niamh Phelan were ably supported by Niamh Rooney in goal as Woodfields attack of Hannah Simpson, Ava Dunne, Robyn Bracken and Aoife Dalton threatened to run away with the game. The pressure from the sideline exerted by enthusiastic grandparents and mentors meant ref Martin McKeown had to change his whistle at halftime. The second half began with all out attack and Hannah Maher broke the deadlock with a superb team goal. Aughamore tried to get back into the game with Melissa Delaney and Clodagh Gowran working hard. However a counter attack from Woodfield began with Abbie Fagan feeding the ball to Sarah Reynolds who sealed the game with a great finish. Final Score: Woodfield 2-0 Aughamore 0-0.
kilbride v kilcoursey
Kilbride began the stronger and scored through Mary Nevin Daly despite great defensive work from Kilcourseys Dara Hughes and Jemma Bracken. Kilcoursey captain Caragh Sheridan grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and drove her team forward scoring 2 great goals to send her team in 3-1 to 2-0 up the break. The second half proved to be a tough ask for Kilbride despite the great defense of Rebecca Touhey and Rebecca Larkin with Kilcourseys Hannah Cronin getting a great point followed by Niamh McKeons well taken goal. Kilcourseys Caoimhe O’Meara and Kilbrides Rachael Leech both performed brilliantly. Final Score: Kilbride 2-0 Kilcoursey 8-4
senior boys
erry v raheen
Raheen will be feeling very confident after this strong team performance against a much fancied Erry team led by last years player of the tournament Cormac Delaney. Raheen were the much sharper outfit with Adam McCloskey again proving to be the key man in midfield winning ball and passing into the forward line of Josh Gifford and Kai Dunne. Adam Grennan and the returning Blake Ryan tried to keep Raheen at bay but went in 3-1 to 0-0 down at the break. The halftime team talk favoured Erry who emerged with their ears ringing and scored 1-1 in the first minute but Raheen gathered themselves and added 2 more goals before Erry junior James Cullen added a super point from play which proved to be just a consolation point. Final Score: Erry 1-2 Raheen 5-1
the town v the boers
If this game was played in Croke Park it wouldnt have been out of place with scores of the very highest calibre and defending akin to Tyrones heyday. Thomas Devine drove his team on while Eoin Gavin was proving impossible to stop. The lead changed hands several times and every player fought for all the ball. Dion Conroy scored a brilliant free from centre field while Barry Egan replied with a similar score. The final word however was left to Alex Egan who scored a sensational goal for the Boers. Final Score: The Town 3-3 The Boers 5-2
the green v bogtown
The Green had Callum Dunne returning and helped to shore up the defense with Marcus Dalton impressing in a halfback role. Bogtowns Wayne Brennan scored 2 great points off his weaker foot to send his team into a lead but The Greens Cody Almeida pointed in reply while Luke Bracken in a defensive role continued to impress. The second half proved to be a bridge too far for The Green who were missing a couple of players and Bogtown drove on with scores through Calvin Handy and Josh Cushen and finished the stronger despite the defensive efforts of Adam Kelly and junior players Greg Byrne and Lewis Kavanagh. Final Score: The Green 1-4 Bogtown 3-6
Thats week 3 done and dusted and we move on with this year already proving to be the most competitive year in the 20 year history.
Thanks for all the support from parents and kids.
