Clara GAA Club Notes
Under 16 Hurling Championship
Clara travelled down to Shinrone earlier this evening in the under 16 hurling championship and after a shaky start went in at half time trailing 1-06 to 2-02. Some strong words were had during the break and we gave an exhibition of quick direct hurling in the first 15 minutes of the second half. This was an entertaining game played in torrential rain. We out scored Shinrone by 3-09 to 0-03 in the second half.
The Full Time score was: Clara 5-11- Shinrone 1-10. The Clara team was: Eoin Dunne, Mark Doorley, Callium Egan, Alex Roe, Conor Egan, David Falsey, Josh Kearney, Jack Bracken, Seamus O Brien, Daryl O Brien (0-1), Ciaran Doyle (1-0), Cathal O’Meara (1-0), Josh Fleming (0-8), Mark Newman (2-1), Nathan Bracken (0-1)
Subs:
Thomas Dolan (1-0) for Gary Kelly, Gary Kelly for Nathan Bracken
Thanks to the mentors that helped on the night: Jim McGrath, Brian Gavin, Padraig O Meara, Mel Doyle and Kevin Roe.
Minor Football Championship
Clara played Tullamore on Wednesday 27th of August in O’Connor Park and won on a convincing score line of 4-16 to 0-1. Clara played with a strong wind in the first half and despite some wayward shooting led by 2-07 to 0-00 at half time. Clara worked very hard in the second half working the ball through the hands while playing into the wind. They were much more clinical in the second half keeping the wide count to a minimum and ran out big winners in the end.
The Clara team was: Wesley Johnson, Dermot Doolan (0-1), Martin Fleming, Callum Egan, David Falsey, Carl Stewart (1-0), Colm Doyle, Alan Gavin (0-5), Leon Egan (0-1), Stephen Buckley (1-2), David Fleming (0-1), George Robbins (0-1), Seamus O’Brien, Darren Fleming, Luke Dignam (2-5, 0-3frees)
Subs: Jonny Hanamy for Darren Fleming, Ryan Kelly for C Egan, Josh Kearney for S O’Brien, Ciaran Doyle for D Falsey, Seamus O’Brien for C Doyle(inj)
Under-14 Football Championship
Clara travelled to Birr on Thursday 28th of August in the under 14 football championship. From the throw in we showed huge commitment and desire to win every ball. Every player won their individual battle and we played some fantastic quick football for the first half against a strong wind. The big open spaces of the St. Brendans park pitch suited Clara as we opened up the Birr defence time after time. We had a big wind advantage in the second half along with very heavy rain left conditions very tricky and we just couldn’t convert the many chances that we created. Well done lads on our best performance of the year so far. Great team effort by 1 to 15. The Clara team was Kian Fitzpatrick, Jason Delaney, Ciaran Ennis, Thomas Devine, Steven Falsey, Conor Dolan, Edbhaird Ó Chuilleain, Cathal O’Meara (0-3), Aaron Touhey, Jack Reynolds (0-2), Cormac Delaney (1-3), Lorcan Cornally (0-1), Shane Gavin, Adam Kelly (1-0), Aodhan Moran (1-0)
Thanks to the team management of John Reynolds, Kieran O Meara and Dessie Dolan.
Thanks also to all the parents, yet again we travelled to the other end of the county and out-numbered the locals.
Offaly Under 16 Ladies
Clara GAA club send our congratulations to the Offaly under 16 Ladies football team on their fantastic win in the All-Ireland final. Special congratulations to the members of the panel who represented Cladies GFC Alannah Stewart, Niamh Gorry and Imelda Fleming.
Offaly Under 14 and 15 Hurlers
Clara GAA club want to congratulate the Offaly U-15 hurlers on winning out the Michael Foley tournament down in Ferns, County Wexford. Clara was well represented by Ciaran Doyle and Mark Newman and team management member Banjo Flynn. Well done also to Cathal O’Meara who represented the U-14 hurlers.
Fixtures
Wed 3rd Sept – Minor Hurling Championship – Clara v Ballinamere/Durrow in Ballinamere at 6.45pm
Wed 3rd Sept – Under 12 Hurling League – Clara v Ballyskenagh/Killavilla in Clara at 6.30pm
Fri 5th Sept – Under 14 Hurling Championship – Clara v Gracefield in Gracefield at 6.30pm
Sat 6th Sept – Senior Football Championship – Clara v Tullamore in O’Connor Park at 5.30pm
Mon 8th Sept – Under 14 Hurling Championship – Clara v Ballyskenagh/ Killavilla in Clara at 6.30pm
Monster Bingo
Clara GAA club will host a Monster Bingo in the GAA centre on Sunday 14th September. €4,500 in prize money must be won on the night. All support greatly appreciated.
Quiz Night
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Clara GAA club quiz has been postponed until further notice.
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
Lotto Results 30th August 2014
The numbers drawn were: 3-5-12-17. There was no Jackpot winner. We had 6 match 3’s who will receive €25 each. They were Mary Clancy, Ruth Doyle, Gary Deehan, Alan Concannon, Pat Lowry, Kelly + Glen Cunningham
Next weeks Jackpot is €3800 and the draw will be held in Dolans.
