Raheen GAA Club Notes
LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 07 April were 09 10 18 26. There was no Jackpot Winner of €6,000 and 1 Match 3 Winners (Daragh McAndrew C/O Andrew Brophy) (€200 Each). Next week’s draw will take place in Maunsell’s, Tullamore on TUESDAY 22 April 2014.
DIVISION 3 HURLING LEAGUE
Raheen Hurlers suffered their first defeat of the year as they came out on the wrong side of a 2-15 to 2-11 scoreline against Shamrocks in Rahan last Sunday morning in Rd 2 of the League. Raheen got off to the ideal start as they opened the scoring with a goal on 3 mins when Conor Dunne’s free from about 70m out went all the way into the net. Shamrocks then got going with a point followed by their first goal on 9 mins. The remainder of the half saw Shamrocks edge ahead scoring 7 points to Raheen’s 4 so at the break Shamrocks led 1-08 to 1-04. The early stages of the second half saw Raheen shoot at least 7/8 wides along with the 3 points they did put over to Shamrocks 2 points and these wides would ultimately cost the game. Then midway through the half Raheen had a chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty when Richie Reynolds was brought down but Ciaran Direen’s shot was saved and over the next 10 mins each of Raheen’s attempts to cut the defecit were twarted by Shamrocks as both sides added 4 points apiece. Then with 2 mins left Raheen’s Gary Martin who was only just on the pitch made an immediate impact as he picked up the ball in the corner and made a run for goal before planting it in the net for goal no 2 but Shamrocks again hit back immediately with a goal of their own. Both sides completed the scoring with their final point apiece as Shamrocks held on to claim the win.
RAHEEN: Padraig Direen, Craig O’Halloran, Eoghan Bolton, Sean Martin Pierce, Fionan Direen, Conor Dunne (1-01), Kevin Beirne, Dean Pierce (0-01), Eanna Direen, Ian O’Halloran, Richie Reynolds (0-01), Paddy Arnold, Brian Kennedy, Ciaran Direen (0-08), John McEvoy.
SUBS: Keith Quinn (for Ian O’Halloran), Gary Martin (1-00) (for Dean Pierce
DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Raheen Intermediate Footballers take on Durrow in the Div 2 League this Friday evening (18 April) @ 8pm in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated.
DIVISION 3 HURLING LEAGUE
Raheen Hurlers continue their Div 3 League campaign against Tullamore in Geashill this Sunday morning (20 April) @ 11:30am. All Support would be appreciated.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 1
Raheen Intermediate Footballers begin their 2014 Intermediate Championship campaign on Sunday week (27 April) @ 12 Noon in Walsh Island when they take on Rhode in Round 1. Best of Luck to the players and management. All support would be appreciated.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 1
Raheen Junior Footballers open their Junior B Championship campaign on Monday week (28 April) @ 8PM against Edenderry in Geashill. Best of Luck to the players and management. All support would be appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS
Raheen GAA Club would like to extend congratulations to Eamon & Jane Direen on the birth of their daughter Meabh last Friday.
MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to renew their membership as soon as possible but all membership must be paid immediately. Subscriptions are Playing Members €30, Students/ OAP’s €15 & Non Playing Members €20. Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Padraig Direen. New members are very welcome.
