Shannonbridge GAA Notes

Conor Killeen reports

GAELS BREEZE TO COUNTY FINAL

Under 21 Football Championship

Shannongaels 2-6
St Manchans 1-4

After eight Championship games Shannongaels finally reached the County Final after defeating St Manchans (Ballycumber/ Tubber) in Pullaugh on Sunday last.
Shannongaels had too much scoring power for the B/T Men in a very entertaining Semi final.

With Cathal Horan turning in a Man of the Match performance at full forward,
Shannongaels were always in control of this game from start to finish.

Horan, who seems to be improving with every game, his ball winning skills provided for his goal and point. Horan was well assisted upfront by Donal Flatherty who also scored a crucial goal.

This was the best all round performance by the Gaels half forward line all of whom scored from play. Midfield was an area Jason Kelly and Ger Rafferty were always going to control.

Best of the back line was Thomas Flatherty and Kieran Flannery, while Michael (Chesty) Hough was very solid in goal.

The Gaels will be hoping to have a break of two weeks before facing St Michael’s of Rhode and St Bridgets in the County Final, but the lads could be called into action this weekend to decide the final.

Shannongaels will fight to the bitter end to take this title home for a second time in three years after coming through such a tough Championship Campaign.

The Gaels will put out a rallying call to their loyal supporters to get behind for this final. Check fixtures for further details.

Team Michael Hough, Kieran Norton, Adrian Clancy, Kieran Flannery, Eamon Kelly, James Rafferty, Jason Kelly (0-2), Ger Rafferty, Martin Grogan(0-1), Pat McEntyre(0-1), Darren Finn(0-1), Donie Flatherty(1-0), Cathal Horan (1-1), Shane Kelly. Subs Shane Flannery and Conor Martin.

LEINSTER COLLEGES SEMI FINAL
Ferbane Community School Play Tullow in the Leinster Football semi final in Portlaoise this Friday. The Shannonbridge Club wishes the best of luck to Kieran Coucklan, Alan Gunning, Shane and Kieran Flannery, Rory O’ Connor, Paul Deeley and David Corbett.

GOLF
Shannonbridge GAA golf society enjoyed a great day out on Saturday last. The scramble Winners was Shane Kelly, Trevor Mahon and Harry Kearns. Thanks to Jim Killeen for organising the event.

Lotto €7,200
Last weeks lotto numbers were 1, 5, 16 and 27. Congratulations to our two match three winners. All long term lotto ticket sellers are asked to have their tickets handed in by Friday.