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Junior Football A relegation p/o

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Ballycommon 1-3

Shannonbridge had no real trouble when the Blue and Gold over came the challenge of Ballycommon on Sunday last in Muchlagh.

Shannonbridge were always in control of this game from early on when Shane kelly opened the scoring account for the Bridge.

The Shannonsiders were missing a number of players from last year due to the extended season of the Senior team, where a large number of players would have been called upon at different stages.

After the restart the bridge powered ahead to extended their 0-5 to 0-2 point lead with scores from the recalled John Turley, Gordon McEvoy and Duffy brothers Chris and Michael.

Ballycommon were only able to manage 0-1 and a last minute penalty in the second half gave the east Offaly Men a late goal. The Bridge are still not out of the relegation Woods yet and still face further challenges to stay up in Junior A.

Team M Deeley, A Higgins,A Gunning, C Norton,P Maloney, K Coughlan,S Coughlan,P Egan, E Egan,C Duffy, S Kelly, P Kelly,M Duffy,J Turley,G McEvoy

Sincere Sympathy
Shannonbridge GAA Club wish to extend their sincere Sympathy to Mary Burke and her Family for the recent loss of Martin who passed away on Sunday night last.

Martin was a very passionate GAA Man who was a supporter Shannonbridge GAA although originally a Galway man. His real passion was always Hurling and his love for the game knew no bounds.

He was frequently seen at many Hurling games, standing directly behind the goal in Ballinasloe and Birr among other places where he would study the game in great depth. And after wards voice his opinions right or wrong to his friends.

The Eyrecourt Man always kept a keen eye on the Horses and had a great knowledge of the sport of Kings.

Martin lived with his wife Mary and Family in Leeds for many years before returning to Ireland to live in Shannonbridge and played Hurling for many years while he was in the Yorkshire City.

He was a great Character,a sportsman and friend to all and will be hugely missed by Mary and Children Ann -Marie, Michael and Dermot. May he rest in peace "The Skipper"