Na Fianna GAA Club Notes
U14 FOOTBALL FEILE LEAGUE
Na Fianna U14 Footballers secured top place in the group of the Feile League as they made it 4 wins out of 4 by beating the previously unbeaten Edenderry in their final Rd game in Geashill last Monday week afternoon. Unlike their previous 3 games this time Na Fianna had to pull out all the stops to claim the win on a scoreline of 6-07 to 5-06 in a hugely exciting encounter. Na Fianna opened the scoring with a goal on 4 mins when Jacob Beatty’s shot was blocked down by the keeper and tapped into the net by Lee Mulpeter. Na Fianna put over their first point before Edenderry got off the mark in blistering fashion with 2-01 with second goal coming from a penalty. Both sides added a point apiece before Na Fianna got their second goal when Lee Mulpeter’s shot was knocked out of the keeper’s hands and flicked to the net by James Bryan. Edenderry then then added a point to lead at the break by just the minimum 2-03 to 2-02. Na Fianna again made a blistering start to the second half by scoring their 3rd goal straight from the throw in as Lee Mulpeter gave a pass to the inrunning Emmett Curley who shot across goal to the left corner of the net and they added a point. Then Edenderry took control scoring 3-02 to go into what appeared to be an unasailable lead. At this stage there looked to be no way back for Na Fianna but they showed their never give up attitude as they gradually began to claw their way back into it first with 3 points followed by goal no 4 scored by Emmett Curley his second of the game on 22 mins. Edenderry who now led by 2 were awarded their second penalty on 26 mins but this time Na Fianna keeper Conor Kelly brillantly saved and the follow up shot was kicked over the bar. Then Conor’s brother Gavin became super sub and the hero for Na Fianna as shortly after coming on he got in to score 2-01 himself inside the last 3 mins to turn a 3 point deficit into a 4 point win. Na Fianna now go on to the Feile Blitz Finals next weekend where they will meet Shamrocks in the Semi Final.
NA FIANNA: Conor Kelly, David Boland, David McElduff, Adam Strong, Jack Gorry, Aaron Flanagan, James Nolan (0-01), Glen Hassett, Emmett Curley (2-00), Morgan Tynan (0-01), Mikey Buckley, James Bryan (1-00), Jacob Beatty, Lee Mulpeter (1-04), Ryan Strong.
SUBS: Gavin Kelly (2-01), Ross Plunkett, David Carthy, Conor Owens, Rory Dunne, Diarmuid Walsh, Adam Mangan, Aaron Coss, Alex Bolton, Ryan Dunne, Donal Murphy, John Gorman, Cian Brophill, Dylan McDermott, Ronan Brennan.
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Na Fianna Minor Footballers were forced to concede a walkover to Edenderry due to the unavailability of players who are committed to both the Offaly Minor Football & Hurling Panels.
U14 FOOTBALL FEILE LEAGUE SEMI FINAL
Na Fianna U14 Footballers go in search of a place in the National Feile Peil na Nog Finals when they take part in the Offaly Feile League Semi Finals / Final this Friday evening (17 April) in Clara. Na Fianna will meet Shamrocks in the Semi Final @ 6:30pm and if successful will move on to the Final @ 8pm the same night. Best of Luck to players and management. All Support would be appreciated.
U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Na Fianna U16 Footballers get their Championship campaign under next Monday (20 April) @ 7pm as they take on
neighbours St Broughans in Geashill. Best of Luck to Players & Management. All Support would be appreciated.
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Na Fianna Minor Footballers go in search of their first win as they take on neighbours St Broughans in Rd 3 of the Minor Football League next Wednesday evening (22 April) @ 7pm in Geashill. All Support would be appreciated.
BEST OF LUCK
Na Fianna GAA Football Club would like to wish the Best of Luck to our club players Kevin Kinahan, Clint Horan, and Dylan Hyland and the rest of the Offaly Minor Footballers in the Leinster Minor Football Championship 1st Rd against Dublin in Parnell Pk, Dublin this Saturday afternoon (18 April).
