Club Notes: 23rd October 2016
Club Lotto.
Last week’s winning numbers were 7-8-14-19, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Mary Tobin, Niall Callaghan, Liam Casey, Noel & Liam, and Darragh, Niamh & the boys. Next week’s jackpot is now a whopping €18,000. Now that’s a prize worth winning!
JFC, Shamrocks 1-7, Emmets 2-5.
Shamrocks made their exit from the Football championship when they lost by a single point to Emmets in the Western final last Saturday in Fraher Field. It took Shamrocks all of 23 minutes to register our first score, but that was a goal from Padraig Ahearne, and we followed that up with points from Bernie Kelleher (2), and Colm Roche, and with Emmets only managing to score two points, we were ahead at half time 1-3 to 0-2. Not exactly vintage fare from either team, but we were happy to be ahead despite not playing particularly well. We began the second half quite well, scoring three points from Bernie and Adam Crawford to lead by six points, and seemed in control. It all changed in the space of 5 minutes when first we conceded a penalty which was expertly converted, but worse was to follow when a high ball wasn’t properly dealt with, and ended up in the net to leave the game tied. With that boost Emmets were full of confidence and scored the next two points to lead going into the final minutes. Bernie pointed from a free to leave the minimum between us, but it just wouldn’t come, and Emmets held on to win a game they must have thought was gone from them. This was definitely one that got away, and with a little composure we could and should be Western champions. We will rue some sloppy play in the second half, with some of our short passing letting us down, and though we pressed to the end, we just came up short. This ends our on-field activities for the year. Panel; Ciarán O’ Keeffe, Sean Murphy, Tom O’ Donovan, Tomás O’ Neill, Brian Harnedy, Shane Roche, Cathal Herlihy, Padraig Ahearne(1-0), Stephen Lucey, Adam Crawford (0-1), Colm Roche (0-1), J.P. Lucey, Eoin Murphy, Bernie Kelleher (0-5), John O’ Donovan, Edward Hynes, Edward Lonergan, Padraig Roche, Alan Kelly, Nat Smith, Tim Lenehan, Padraig Tobin, Mike O’ Neill, John A. Kelly, Michael Lucey.
Shamrocks Girls U-15 win county.
At least the weekend wasn’t a total disaster as we congratulate the Shamrocks girls U-15 football team who had a nail-biting two point win over Clashmore in the county final in Bushy Park last Sunday. Leading by two points at the half time break, they had to withstand a great fightback by the Clashmore girls, but hold on they did to win by two points, 0-7 to 0-5. Well done to all the squad, and particularly coach Paddy Smith and Brendan Ormonde, along with Chairperson Niamh Murphy for a tremendous win. Panel was; Olivia Mason, Amy O’ Brien, Doireann Ormonde, Anna Stuart, Rachel Roche, Rebecca McSweeney, Catherine Hynes, Joanne Lonergan, Leanne Sheehan, Caitlin Pratt, Aobhla Motherway, Ellen Ryan, Leonie Costigan, Jessica McSweeney, Anna McDonnell, Caoimhe Casey.
(Photo shows team and mentors with the County Shield held by captain Rebecca McSweeney).
Esther Hunt R.I.P.
Shamrocks would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of Esther Hunt, Rhincrew, Youghal, who passed away last week. Michael donned the green and white jersey many times, and his kids Ciarán, Cathal, and Roisín are all involved at juvenile level. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Upcoming Events in the parishes.
There will be a Tractor Run this weekend (Bank Holiday) in aid of the KGK Hall. All interested in taking part can contact Secretary Antoine Lynch at 086-3785710.
Psychotherapist and journalist Eamonn Keane will give a talk on dealing with problems in the modern world and other health related issues. This is organised by the Ladies Committee. This will be in the KGK Hall on November 9th starting at 8pm, and admission is a reasonable €5 only. I believe a Q&A session could be included. This man is very interesting, and very entertaining, and the subject matter is very relevant today.