SHANNONBRIDGE GAA NOTES

CONOR KILLEEN REPORTS

SHANNONGAELS 4-4
ST MANCHANS 0-12

(GAME ABANDONED)

Shannongaels got off to an explosive start when they rocked St Manchans, the Ballycumber/ Tubber outfit with three first half goals. The first goal came from a penalty, which Jason Kelly converted.

Then up stepped Cathal Horan and Donal Flatherty to score a goal each to leave the score 3 –4 to 0-5 at the break. Shannongaels completely dominated the first half with Michael Hough doing the business in goal.

In the back line Eamon Kelly and Thomas Flatherty were dominant. Jason Kelly was winning lots of possession in Midfield, while up front young Donal Flatherty was a Menace to the B/T defence.

The Second half saw Shannongaels lose grip around the half forward line and B/T capitalised on this and launched attack after attack and reduced the Hoops lead to just four points.

Injury
The 55th minute saw Rory Guinan of St Manchans go down after an accidental collision. It was later found that Rory had seriously damaged ligaments in his neck. The Ambulance was then called and the game was abandoned.

Guinan was later discharged from Hospital and is said to be doing fine. The Shannongaels Club wish him a speedy recovery. The replay will take place this weekend, come out and support your team, check fixture list for further details.

Team Michael Hough, Willie Kenna, Thomas Flatherty, Adrian Clancy, Kieran Flannery,Eamon Kelly, James Rafferty,Jason Kelly, Ger Rafferty, Martin Grogan, Pat McEntyre, Darren finn, Donal Flatherty,Cathal Horan and Shane Kelly, Reps Kieran Norton and Philip Egan.

Lotto
The Doon/ Shannonbridge GAA lotto jackpot of 17,200 was won last week Congratulations to all our nine match four Winners. The Jackpot has started again at 7,000.

SHANNONBRIDGE MANAGER
Eamon Mahon was confirmed as manager of the Shannonbridge Senior team for the coming Year. Eamon has a long association with the Club and was Manager in 1996 when Shannonbridge won their first Senior County title.

The Club and Players are looking forward to the coming year and will be hoping to build on the Junior Success of this Year.

GOLF OUTING
Shannonbridge GAA Golf society hold their first outing of the year which will be held in Ballinasloe Golf Club this coming Saturday. There are limited Places available if you wish to take part please contact Jim Killeen @ 086 8181 729.

Membership Due
Membership is now due; anyone who wishes to become a Member of the Club must pay an annual fee of €15 to registrar Declan McEvoy. Membership entitles you to a say within the Club and also increases your Chance of getting a ticket for an All-Ireland Final.

Surfs Up
The Shannonbridge contingent of Michael Cunney, Colin Killeen and Michael Thornhill represented Offaly in the inter-County Surf Championship held in Donegal last Weekend.

The Faithful County Men were pipped at the post by the Coastal Veterans Donegal who took the national title.