Na Fianna GAA Club Notes
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 08 SEPTEMBER 2014
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
Na Fianna U16 Footballers have at least equalled last year’s achievement by reaching the Semi Finals of the Championship again this year as they showed great heart and determination to knockout the previously unbeaten Ballinamere / Durrow in the Quarter Final last Monday week in O’Brien Pk, Tullamore on a scoreline of 2-10 to 2-09. B/D opened the scoring with a point in the 2nd min but then Na Fianna got going as they got off the mark with 4 points in a row before striking their first goal on 11 mins when a quick break upfield saw David Buckley lay it off to Cathal Curran about 30m out who found himself in the clear and he ran all the way in before burying the ball past the keeper into the net. Unfortunately Na Fianna could not build on the goal as neither side could add to their tally for almost 10 mins until B/D got going as they hit their purple patch as they scored 2-03 in a row to re-take the lead but David Buckley kept Na Fianna in touch as he fired over a point with the last kick of the half which would prove crucial in the end and this left B/D leading at the break by 2-04 to 1-05. Na Fianna hit the ground running at the start of the second half as they struck for their second goal in the 3rd min when a David Buckley’s 45m free was caught on the endline by Conor Langton who passed it across goal where Ray Daly was on hand to palm it to the net and he then added 2 points along with another from David Buckley by the 7th min to turn it round again and put Na Fianna 4 points up. The next 15 mins saw B/D first respond with 3 points in a row to cut it down to a single point before Na Fianna opened it up again with what would be their final 2 points from Ray Daly and Cathal Curran. B/D were not giving up and hit back with 2 points in the last 3 mins but despite 2 late chances could not find the equaliser and Na Fianna held on to claim the win and the place in the Semi Finals.
NA FIANNA: Shane Gorry, Aaron McKenna, Adam Kelly, Jamie Ballesty, John Paul Casey, Sam Burns, Peter Walsh, John Ridgeway, Colin Keogh, Craig Strong, Ray Daly (1-03), Stephen Pierce, Conor Langton, Cathal Curran (1-02), David Buckely (0-05).
SUBS: Ian Buckley (for Craig Strong), Reece Seery (for John Paul Casey)
U14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U14 Footballers who have already qualified for the Championship Quarter Final will be attempting to complete the group stage with their 100% winning record intact as they take on DER Gaels in the Final Rd this Friday evening (12 September) @ 6PM in Pullough. All Support would be appreciated.
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
After getting 2 Draws in their first 2 rounds Na Fianna Minor Footballers will be looking to get their first win in the Championship against neighbours St Broughans this Friday evening (12 September) @ 7:30pm in Walsh Island. All Support would be appreciated.
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Na Fianna U16 Footballers will be hoping to lead the way for the club by being the first of the club’s sides to reach a Championship Final this year as they take on Ferbane/ Belmont in the Semi Final this Saturday afternoon (13 September) @ 12 noon in Mucklagh. Best of Luck to Players & Management. We would encourage as many Supporters as possible to come along to support the lads.
