by thesaffrongael

Lift off for Laochra with victory over Pearses

Graham Tarmac Junior Football Championship – Group 2 – Round 2

Saturday 16th August

Report by Niall Kelly from Pairc Naomh Úna

Laochra Loch Lao 3-14   Na Piarsaigh 1-10

Laochra banished the demons of their first-round defeat to Éire Óg with a resounding ten-point win over Pearses at a sun-kissed Pairc Naomh Úna on Saturday evening. A blistering first half performance injected with pace on the front foot would provide the foundation for a well-earned two points to get them up and running in Group Two. Padraig O’Préith catapulted his side ahead with proceedings barely sixty seconds old, and it would be a lead that they would refuse to relinquish for the remainder. First half majors from Tomás Ó’Tuathaláin and Dáire MacMeanman further bolstered their advantage and saw them hold a nine-point lead at the interval. Rian MacSeáin’s goal early in the second half really did sound the death knell for the men in green and yellow. Despite a concerted effort from Pearses in the middle of the second period to dent into the lead, the Gaeilge side were resolute in their defending and killed the game off with a late flurry of scores.

Laochra took an early two-point lead thanks to chief dangermen O’Préith and MacMeanman before Pearses’ talisman Liam Deegan notched his first off the evening with a fine score with four minutes on the clock. Laochra then began to find their rhythm and their quick hands and runners off the shoulder created gaps in the opposition rearguard. A fantastic field in the middle of the park by Padraig O’Préith paved the way for Rian MacSeáin to tap over the bar before moments later, O’Préith would be provider again as his clever pass was latched on to by Tomás Ó’Tuathaláin who drew the first green flag of the game with a clever finish to the net.

Padraig Ó Tiarnaigh and Dáire MacMeanman increased the gap to seven by the fifteenth minute and Pearses now had work to do. They did manage to strike back thanks to the industry of Fionn Grew who weaved this way and that before striking over from range and buoyed by this, they began to forage to put further damage on the scoreboard. However, Laochra would flex their muscles on the offence once again as O’Préith sent over two fine scores adding the gloss to some intricate approach play.

The men from North Belfast were then granted a lifeline as dangerman Deegan was brought down in the box only for Joe McCavana to signal for a penalty. Their trusty number fourteen was then on hand to despatch from the spot with a postage stamp finish into the top right corner via the underside of the crossbar.

Nevertheless, this only spurned the men in yellow on further as they finished the half the stronger. Points from MacSeáin, MacMeanman and an excellent effort from captain Caoimhin Ó’Daimhin cancelling out two pointed efforts from Deegan. Laochra then dealt a hammer blow to their opponent’s hopes of a revival as on the stroke of half time star man Dáire MacMeanman finished to the net with real composure to lead his side in at the break 2-10 to 1-04 to the good.

With their tails firmly up, Laochra began the second half as they had finished the first. Yet another score from MacMeanman cancelled out Aidan Bannon’s fine effort before a miscommunication in midfield was ruthlessly capitalised upon by Rian MacSeáin as he cantered through on goal and nonchalantly finish to the white curtain.

With a commanding twelve-point lead under their belts, it seemed as though the men in yellow and black would cruise home to the finish line. However, credit to Pearses as they refused to surrender just yet. In fact, they would hit the next five scores unanswered with Deegan once again demonstrating his predatory prowess in front of the posts with a trio of these and a double from the talented Sean Moreland to narrow the margin to seven by the fiftieth minute and perhaps it was game on again.

But again, Laochra would rediscover their groove as they dispelled any hopes of a Lazarus style comeback. An excellent score over the shoulder from Padraig O’Préith and two angled efforts from Padraig Ó Tiarnaigh closed out proceedings nicely to cap off an accomplished performance.

With both teams now on two points apiece, all eyes will be on their final group fixtures and both will be on the road yet again. Laochra will visit Wolfetones and will be hopeful of bolstering their momentum further with another victory whilst Pearses face a stern test away to Éire Óg as the hierarchy of the group is still all to play for.

Teams:

Laochra Loch Lao

S Ó’hEacháin; T MacSiacais, C Ó’Coinn, J MacÍomhair; C Ó’Daimhin (0-01,) D MacThom, G MacSeáin; C Ó’Ceallaigh, R MacSeáin (1-02;) D MacMeanman (1-04,) T Ó’Tuathaláin (1-00,) D MacCrabhagain; D MacPilib, P Ó’Preith (0-04,) P Ó’Tiarnaigh (0-03)

Na Piarsaigh:

E McKenna; A Nugent, A Bannon (0-01,) P Johnston; C Gillespe, C O’Neill, A McCavana; T McFarlane, R Bannon; S Moreland (0-02,) F Grew (0-01,) J Smyth; M McAllister, L Deegan (1-06,) P Murray

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by thesaffrongael

Aghagallon overcome St Paul’s in one-sided encounter

SFC Group 4

St Paul’s 2-6    Aghagallon 2-19

Report and Photographs: Brian Hamill

Aghagallon delivered a clinical and composed performance to see off St Paul’s, finishing with a 13-point victory that underlined their championship credentials.

The visitors were in control from early on and never let up, with a second-half blitz putting the result beyond doubt.

In a more characteristic performance, Ruairi McCann wrapped up the scoring for Aghagallon, with a point from play as they cruised to the finish line. James Farrell’s goal, for St Paul’s, minutes earlier, showed the attacking potential of the losing team, but it came after Johnny Hannon and Adam Loughran had already inflicted serious damage.

Adam Loughran fires to the net during Aghagallon’s championship win over St. Paul’s on Friday night

Loughran was unstoppable, netting twice and adding a point, while Eunan Walsh ran riot in midfield, contributing five points in a dominant spell. Enda McCartan had one of his best performances of the season for Aghagallon.


In defence, St Paul’s struggled to contain the waves of pressure, with only brief moments of resistance. Conall Duffy converted a penalty and managed to score points, but the home side couldn’t stem the tide.

The first half saw Aghagallon build a solid platform, with Johnny Hannon sharp from frees. Marc McAfee (17), Adam Loughran, and Eunan Walsh all chipped in with scores from play.

St Paul’s had a bright start, taking an early lead through Conall Duffy, but were soon pegged back. Hannon’s accuracy from frees brought the sides level before Aghagallon began to pull away

Aghagallon’s blend of pace, precision, and power proved too much for St Paul’s, who were second best across the pitch. With this commanding win, Aghagallon send a clear message: They are here to challenge for honours.

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McCann the man as St Teresa’s see off Gorts in style

OB Construction Intermediate Football Championship – Group 2 – Round 3

Friday 15th August

Report by Niall Kelly from Pairc MhicDhomhnaill/ÚiDhoctairtigh

Pics by Bert Trowlen

Naomh Treasa 3-19    Gort Na Móna 0-12

St Teresa’s sealed a superb win over local rivals Gort Na Móna with some to spare on a sun-drenched Friday evening. In what was an accomplished team performance, Niall McCann was their shining star amassing an incredible 2-11 over the hour. Despite the opening exchanges being tit for tat, the hosts would pull away following Darren McCann’s major on the fifth minute and always seemed to assert a measure of control over proceedings. Try as they might, the visitors just couldn’t seem to deal with the constant runners from deep as the men in blue and yellow always seemed to have an option off the shoulder.

The opening few minutes were lively as both teams battled to gain the ascendancy, and both looked menacing when on the front foot. The two opposing number twelves, Niall McCann and Manus McMullan, exchanged early scores before the former would assist his namesake Darren for the game’s first major on the fifth minute. Quick hands and some fluid interplay paved the way as McCann’s low effort crossed the line with the spin on the ball perhaps deceiving the despairing Gort’s netminder, Jack Ireland, as it slipped under him.

The Turflodge side responded in positive fashion with the talented Tarlach Enright displaying his prowess off the deck with a superb two pointed free before the hosts hit back with two scores of their own from Sean Maguire and a soaring effort from Pierce O’Rawe. Enright was once more on hand to tap over a free of his own earning before the men from the Glen Road really clicked into gear.

Neat and tidy distribution coupled with pace in their runners from deep would scythe through the visitor’s defence as Niall McCann finished a flowing move with a superb two pointer. McCann would pounce moments later from the resulting kick-out to deal a hammer blow to Gort Na Móna as he rifled to the net with conviction on the eighteenth minute. He wasn’t finished there though as he finished the salvo off with another score with a free from the deck.

Stunned, the visitors were in desperate need of a response which came from an unlikely source as full-back Ciaran Donnelly found himself deep in enemy territory to blaze over from close range to cut the gap to seven with five left until the short whistle. St Teresa’s patient approach paid dividends once again though as sharpshooter McCann closed out the first half with a fine point to leave the scores 2-07 to 0-05 in favour of the home side.

Trailing by eight, Gort Na Móna gaffer, Niall Mulrine, shuffled his pack at the interval and half-time substitute Brendan Burns put his imprint on affairs immediately from the throw in with a fine score assisted ably from the tireless efforts of Christoper Carson. Points were then exchanged between Eoghan Hamill and Jack Thompson in what was a blistering opening ninety seconds from the restart.

Naomh Treasa were poised to turn the screw once more though as the McCann show was in town yet again. The potent number twelve pointed from a free off the carpet before finishing a blistering counter to the net with yet another emphatic finish moments later and hopes of a heroic comeback were fading by the second for the Gorts. 

Despite this, they were determined not to go down without a fight and Shane Scullion, whose distribution with his feet throughout the game was impressive, reduced arrears with a well-taken point. But still the Super T’s juggernaut continued to press forward as Darren McCann found his bearings before namesake Niall grabbed his second two pointer. It was then corner back Conor O’Rawe’s turn to get his name on the scoresheet as he added the gloss to a fine move.

The men in maroon and yellow continued to plug away regardless of the growing deficit as substitute, Darren Boyd, announced his arrival to affairs with a free before Enright knocked over his second two-pointer of the evening with another beautiful effort from a free off the ground with the clock ticking down to the final five minutes.

The hosts finished with a  flurry though and were relentless in their pursuits. Darren and Niall McCann sent their efforts the right side of the post before Eoghan Hamill doubled his tally with a lovely, flighted effort. There was just enough time left for the evergreen Philip Maguire to open his account before Mark O’Neill’s final whistle.

After a somewhat indifferent opening to their Championship campaign, St Teresa’s demonstrated exactly what they’re capable of once they get into their grove. Having played an extra game than their counterparts, today was a must-win to enhance their chances of progression to the knockouts. Job done in that respect as they now look to a potentially huge game against Davitts.

Despite the large deficit, Gort Na Móna can take heart from the resilience they demonstrated as their determination never waned. Unfortunately, the chips are perhaps now stacked against them and their next outing against St Comgall’s is now simply a must win if they are to have any chance of progressing. 

Teams:

St Teresa’s:

M Small; R Mallon, P Johnston, C O’Rawe (0-01;) P O’Rawe (0-01,) E Connolly, C McGoldrick; D McCann (1-02,) S Maguire (0-01;) E Hamill (0-02,) P McGoldrick, N McCann (2-11;) M Mallon, C McCann, A Taylor

Substitute Scorer:

P Maguire (0-01)

Gort Na Móna:

J Ireland; D Cahill, C Donnelly (0-01,) S Campbell; P Mulvenna, T Morton, P Cournane; T Enright (0-06,) R Brown; M Savage, C Carson, M McMullan (0-01;) S Scullion (0-01,) M McConnell, J Thompson (0-01)

Substitute Scorer:

B Burns (0-01)

D Boyd (0-01)

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Dazzling St. Brigid’s too good for Ahoghill

SFC Group 4 Round 2

St. Mary’s Ahoghill 3-11 St. Brigid’s 2-26

A dazzling opening half performance and three 2 pointers from the sweet striking Reuben Carleton paved the way for a convincing victory for St. Brigid’s over St. Mary’s Ahoghill at Cloney on Friday night.

The home side had surprised a few when they travelled to Pairc Na Gael in their opening game of this year’s championship and recorded a one point win over their namesakes, St. Mary’s Aghagallon while St. Brigid’s had swept aside the challenge of St. Paul’s in round 1

The Ahoghill side would have hoped to build on that opening day victory but in truth they never looked like repeating that performance against a smart moving and extremely fit St. Brigid’s.

St Brigid’s James Smith appeared to have found the net but Ahoghill ‘keeper Aidan Graham managed to keep it out

The visitors played with the wind in the opening half with mid-fielder Jack Dowling pointing them ahead after 20 seconds and while Colla McDonnell levelled matters for the home side in the 4th minute, it would be the only time they were on level terms.

Dominating the kick-outs from both keepers through Jack Dowling and Patrick Finnegan and moving the ball at pace, St. Brigid’s took the lead again through Joe Finnegan and added further points through Paul Bradley, Jack Dowling and a Reuben Carleton 2pointer free to lead 0-5 to 0-1 after 13 minutes.

The Musgrave Park side were denied a goal by a last ditch block by an Ahoghill defender but minutes later Ronan Boyle fielded a side-line delivery and placed Patrick Finnegan who finished to the net from close range.

By half time the Musgrave Park side had moved 1-12 to 0-2 ahead thanks to two more 2pointers from Carleton and points from Joe Finnegan and Paul Bradley with the St. Mary’s point coming from Diarmaid Graham.

With the wind at their back the Cloney side were expected to do much better and eventually they did but not before Ryan Tweedy and Paul Bradley had extended the St. Brigid’s lead with points in the opening minutes.

St Brigid’s corner forward Ryan Tweedy holds of an Ahoghill challenge.

Patrick Graham gave St. Mary’s a glimmer of hope with a goal in the 3rd minute but the visitors were managing possession well and were pressing in numbers when Ahoghill gained possession.

They increased their lead with points from Tweedy and JJ Higgins before Ronan Graham was shown Black for dissent as a bit of frustration crept into the St. Mary’s side.

A James O’Connell 2pointer and another single effort from the same player brought his sides total for the evening to 1-5 but the visitors replied through another super Reuben Carleton effort and another from Ronan Boyle moved the visitors 13 ahead with 17 minutes of the second half gone.

The Musgrave side began to empty their bench at this stage but it didn’t disrupt their rhythm as the scores continued to mount with James Smith and Niall Duffy reacting to another 2pointer from James O’Connell.

Shea Downey, James Smith, Paul Bradley and Duffy again brought their total for the evening to 1-23 before Conan McNicholl announced his arrival with a second goal.

Carleton pointed a ‘45’ after Aiden Graham in the Ahoghill goals had brought off a superb save and it was well and truly over at this stage but Ahoghill quite simply refused to roll over.

Dan O’Neill replied with their 4th 2pointer of the evening with Calum Downey and McNicholl replying to increase the gap to 20 points but again the home side made a belated response.

Diarmaid Graham struck a fine 2pointer and goals from Donal Graham and Fionnbar O’Neill in time added on only served to put a better look on the scoreline, but it will give the Cloney men a bit of confidence going into their final game against St. Paul’s.

Ahoghill never gave up and two late goals by Donal Graham and Fionnbar O’Neill gave the scoreboard a better look

A polished performance by an excellent St. Brigid’s whose speed of movement posed questions for the home side that they quite simply could not answer and they look certain to top Group 4 with their final game coming at a neutral venue against Aghagallon on the 30th August.

Should St. Brigid’s win that one then Ahoghill can still finish in second place in the group if they can overcome the challenge of St. Paul’s in their last group game.

Ahoghill: 1 Aiden Graham, 2 Harry O’Donnell, 3 James Magee, 4 Seamus McKeever, 5 Dan O’Neill, 6 Diarmaid Graham, 7 Conor Crossey, 8 Patrick Graham, 9 Patrick Dougan, 10 Robnan Graham, 11 Noel Crossey, 12 Fionnbar O‘Neill, 13 James O’Connell, 14 Neil O’Connell, 15 Colla McDonnell

Subs: Donal Graham for Neil O’Connell

St. Brigid’s: 1 Declan Heery, 2 Oran Downey, 3 John Toner, 4 Conor King, 5 Shay Campbell, 6 Shea Downey, 7 Reuben Carleton, 8 Patrick Finnegan, 9 Jack Dowling, 10 Ronan Boyle, 11 James Smith, 12 Paul Bradley, 13 JJ Higgins, 14 Joseph Finnegan, 15 Ryan Tweedy,

Subs: 20 Finn McKernan for Oran Downey, 24 Niall Duffy forJJ Higgins, 25 Calum Downey for Ryan Tweedy, 23 Conan McNicholl for Shay Campbell, 19 Brian McGurk

Referee:  Richard Leahy

St Brigid’s JJ Higgins gets past the challenge of Ahoghill full-back James Magee

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Championship Continues tonight (Friday)

The second round of group games in the Senior Football Championship are scheduled for this weekend with the action getting underway tonight (Friday) when Ahoghill entertain St. Brigid’s and Aghagallon travel to St.Paul’s.

Group 4

Friday 15th August 7-00pm Cloney

St Mary’s Ahoghill v St Brigid’s (Ahoghill) at 7.00pm

St Mary’s Ahoghill failed to complete their league programme and accepted relegation and were cast in some quarters as ‘no hopers’ when they travelled to Aghagallon in round 1 of the championship.

Eamon Brady’s charges won that one by the minimum as their fighting spirit burned brightly.

St Mary’s have home advantage for their second group game when St. Brigid’s visit Cloney and will again start this one as outsiders with the Musgrave Park side fancied in some quarters to go all the way in the competition.

They will be expected to win this one with something to spare but they should be wary of the fighting spirit of the home side who will give it everything and cannot be ruled out.

St. Brigid’s had a big opening day win over St. Paul’s and should have enough to record another win against the Ahoghill side but it could be much closer than some may expect.

Group 4

St Paul’s v St Mary’s Aghagallon (Shaw’s Rd) Friday 7.00pm

Aghagallon lost to St. Mary’s Ahoghill at Pairc naGael in round 1 in a game they were expected to win and find themselves in the ‘last chance saloon’ as they travel to Shaw’s Road to meet a St. Paul’s side in a similar position.

St Paul’s suffered a heavy defeat to St Brigid’s in the first round and anything less than a win here may not be enough to keep their qualification prospects alive.

A close one looks in prospect and although Aghagallon have a bit to prove they might just have enough to edge this one with a draw not to be ruled out.

IFC Group 2

Pairc MhicDhomhnaill 7-00pm Friday

St. Teresa’s v Gort na Mona

St. Teresa’s have one point from two outings in Group 2 while Gort na Mona lost their opening game in the group to St Joseph’s Glenavy who look to have already got one foot in the quarter final following two win from two outings.

Both sides desperately need the win to keep their championship hopes alive but home advantage could swing it St. Teresa’s way.

Senior Football Championship (round two)

Section One

Saturday 16th August 6-30pm

Tir na nOg v Cuchullian’s Dunloy  Whitehill (6.30 pm)

Cuchullian’s recorded an impressiove opening round victory over the visiting St John’s and announced they were well prepared for this year’s championship and they will travel to Whitehill to meet Tir na nOg as firm favourites.

The win over the Johnnies certainly served notice that the former beaten finalists mean business this term, having brushed aside their Corrigan Park visitors with the minimum of fuss passing the finish line with a 2-30 to 1-11 verdict.

The winning score did in fact include a super total of nine 2 pointers and their ability to produce such scores would suffice as an ingredient to enable further passage in the championship.

Tir na nOg lost to reigning champions Erin’s Own in their opening game in Toome but put in a fighting performance before losing by six points.

The Ogs were given little chance in that one by most observers but performed admirably and a repeat of that performance would put them in with a fighting chance.

Cuchullian’s will start this one as favourites however and a repeat of that impressive performance against St. John’s could see them edge what could be a close encounter.

JFC Group Group 2

St Agnes 5-00pm Saturday

Laochra Loch Lao v Pearses

Laochra lost their opening game when they fell to an Eire Og side who scored 5-5 on the night while Pearses had an opening day win over Wolfe Tones.

This one fixed at the neutral venue of Pairc Una could be close but if Laochra can tighten things up in defence then their greater need could see them win.

JFC Group 2

St. Paul’s Saturday 5-00pm

Eire Og v Wolfe Tones

Eire Og recorded an impressive win over Laochra Loch Lao at Colaiste Feirste in round 1 where they hit the net on five occasions and if they can produce something similar on the Shaw’s Road then they can top the group come Saturday night.

Saturday 16th August

SFC Group 2 Saturday 6-30 Pairc Rossa

Having endured a poor league season, Hugh Mc Gettigan’s charges showed improvement late in their campaign.

That improvement continued in the championship with an opening day win over St James Aldergrove in Crumlin and they return to home base for the visit of Casements.  

Casement’s opened their championship account in an eye catching 5-22 to 0-08 victory over the visiting Con Magee’s.

Last year’s beaten finalists will go into this one as favourites and although they may be asked a few questions by the home side, Casement’s may just gain the win which will secure a place in the quarter finals.

SFC Group 3

Sat 16th August – 6-30pm Milltown

St Gall’s v All Saint’s Ballymena (Milltown) 6.30 pm

St Gall’s are amongst the front runners in the race to gain the silverware this term as their league form and their opening win over the men from Lamh Dhearg in the championship would strongly suggest and they will have obvious home advantage in this one as they play hosts to All Saints.

The Ballymena men, having earned a place in the division one league final gave a good Creggan side a run for their money in their opening championship game and will travel to West Belfast in the knowledge that a positive result is a must but they will have to be at their very best to get that win and the nod goes to St. Gall’s.

IFC Group  6-30pm- Chapel Hill

Glenavy v Davitt’s

Both sides are unbeaten to dater with St. Joseph’s defeating Gort na Mona away and St. Tersa’s at home in their 2 games to date while Davitt’s travelled to Dunsilly and recorded a good three point win in their only fixture to date.

This one could be close but home advantage could swing the way of an in form Glenavy

SFC Group 2

Sunday 2-00pm Fr Maginn Park

Con Magee’s Glenravel v St James Aldergrove

Both Glenravel and Aldergrove lost their opening games in Group 2 and a win looks a must for both sides if they are to retain any hope of qualification.

Glenravel lost heavily to Casements whilst the men from Aldergrove suffered a similar fate at home to Rossa.

Glenravel have home advantage for this one and it could be a factor in swinging it the way of the Con Magee’s but this one could go either way.

SFC Group 1 (Corrigan Pk)

Sunday 3-30pm

St John’s v Erin’s Own Cargin

Reigning senior champions Cargin are on the trail of four in a row as travel to West Belfast to meet the challenge of St John’s at Corrigan Park.

The home side failed to cope with Dunloy in the opening round of the competition but despite the superiority of the Cuchullian’s in than one the Johnnies did chalk up 1-11 and with home advantage this time they will line out against their South West rivals in a more confident mode.

Cargin failed to impress in their opening round meeting with their Randalstown visitors but Ronan Devlin’s men are more than capable of better and although their hosts will ask questions aplenty the Toome men may well provide the answers.

SFC Group 3

Creggan- 4-00pm

Lamh Dhearg v Kickham’s Creggan

Lamh Dhearg lost to the visiting St Galls in the opening round and will travel to Creggan in the knowledge that a win is a must if they are to maintain their championship ambitions.

Kickham’s Creggan are amongst the favourites in this year’s championship and gained an opening day 7 point victory over the All Saint’s at Quinn Park.

The Kickham’s will start this one as firm favourites and although the Hannahstown men will battle to the end, the vote goes to Creggan.

IFC Group 1

Hightown 4-00pm- Sunday

St. Enda’s v Moneyglass

This is only St. Ergnat’s second game in Group 1 after defeating

Sarsfield’s in their opening game back on the 30th July. Sarsfield’s have had 2 further fixtures since then and top the group with four points including a win over St. Enda’s last weekend.

St. Enda’s won their opening game against Naomh Padraig and have home advantage for this one but the visiting Moneyglass men have the ability to make it two from two.

JFC Group 1

Rossa Park 3-00pm Sunday

St. Agnes v St. Malachy’s

League winners, Naomh Una collected the division 3 title this year and recorded an opening day win over Ardoyne in Group 1 of the JFC. St Malachy’s drew with O’Donnell’s at Cherryvale on the same day and will give this one a real lash but the ‘Aggies’ should gain the win to remain top of the group.

JFC Group 1

Davitt’s Park – 3-00pm Sunday

Ardoyne v O’Donnell’s

Ardoyne lost to an in form St. Agnes at Pairc Una in their opening championship game and really need to win this one again O’Donnell’s if they are to keep their qualification hopes alive.

O’Donnell’s fought out a hard earned draw against St. Malachy’s on the same day in their opening game but the Kickham’s may just edge this one but it could be close.