Monaleen Juvenile GAA Club

Club Notes

October 9th 2011

Senior Notes

Lotto Numbers for last week were 4,9,24,25 with no winner. Lucky dip winners were Barry McGuire Glanntan, Paul Hackett c/o Monaleen GAA Club, Hugh Conlon Monaleen Park, and Mike Keegan Miltown Manor. Next weeks jackpot will be €18,700.
Our junior hurlers lost to Croom in the county quarter final on Sunday with a scoreline of 2-9 to 2-6. We had great performances from Noel Madden, Pa Mccarthy, Kieran Stack and Alex DE Sousa who scored 2 goals. Well done to all the players for the great effort put in this year and the management team of Dave Collins, Dave Hennessy,and Noel Madden.

Next Sunday at 3:30pm our Senior Footballers play in the county final against Newcastlewest in the Gaelic Grounds going for 2 in a row and wish all involved with the team the best of luck, all support welcome...
Thanks to all who supported the Black Pudding nite on Saturday.

Juvenile Notes

Our U14 footballers advanced to the Championship final with a hard-fought win over Mungret. We took some time to get used to the greasy conditions but a goal from Cian Hession and good points from Kevin Gleeson and Mark O'Dwyer saw us lead 1-4 to 0-2 at half-time. Mungret started well in the second-half and scored a goal to get them within two points. However after that Monaleen played some great football driven by Oisin Kelly, Conor Nelson and Evan O'Connor to score 10 unanswered points including 4 from Conor Fleming and fine long range efforts from centre-back Niall O'Shea and full-back Eoghan Whittle. Final score was Monaleen 1-14, Mungret 1-3.

Monaleen U12 Monaleen 7-3 , Doon 6-0
Monaleen ended their U12 season with a hard fought victory over Doon on a scoreline of 7-3 to 6-0, played early last Saturday morning in the Gaelic Grounds on Finals day. Monaleen started strongly and were competitive from the off. Some fine individual scores from the excellent Conor Nicholas , David Moloney , Conor Lyons and James Regan Magnier gave Monaleen a strong lead of 4-2 to no score at half time. Excellent defending by Conor Bermingham, Shane Donegan and Cathal Carew ensured that Monaleen's goal was rarely threatened in the first half. Doon upped their game in the second half and goaled three times in the space of 5 mins to bring the match much closer. Philip Harty in goals was excellent throughout and found himself dealing with some strong Doon pressure .Some good play by Cian Mulcahy and Harry Gleeson set up Conor Nicholas for another Monaleen goal and point, but Doon responded with a two goal salvo to leave the minimum of three points between the teams as the closing minutes approached. With the clock almost up, a fine run and goal from Conor Nicholas, capped a fine individual display and gave Monaleen a good victory over determined opponents on a scoreline of 7-3 to 6-0. Monaleen team - Philip Harty, Shane Donegan, Cian Mulcahy, Conor Nicholas, Conor Bermingham, Cathal Carew, Paul Power, Harry Gleeson, Brian O'Donnell, James Regan Magnier, Conor Lyons

Ladies Football ;This weekend was a festival of football for our u13's. On Sunday they played in Croke Park marching behind the Artane Band before playing St Patricks of Wicklow at half time in the Wicklow New York final on All Ireland Sunday. Well done to all involved. Their game was a draw. On Saturday we hosted St Vals of Cork, Lisowel of Kerry and Doora Barefield of Clare. Each of the games was quite evenly matched and well done to Monaleen who their 3 matches.
Our under 16's played the Novice Cup final against Ahane. This was an excellent game with our girls losing out to 2 late scores.
Thank you to all who supported Monaleen Ladies Football and Camogie clubs on Saturday by giving their old cloths and phones.

Camogie Notes ;
The Camogie U11 league continued with a good win over Crecora on Saturday. Monaleen were on top throughout with Rachel Hinchy and Aine Nelligan solid at the back and the forwards taking their chances well. A semi final in the 'A' division is next on Sunday week.
Team: Tara Hogan; Fiona Fitzpatrick; Rachel Hinchy; Keelan Corcoran; Aine Nelligan; Annie Russell; Taine Amodeo (1-1); Ellen Regan Magner; Aisling Kennedy (1-0); Aine Doyle; Ruth Heavey (2-1); Kerry O Donoghue (1-0); Meave Rea: Laura Hession (1-0)

The annual U9 camogie blitz took place on Saturday with 24 teams participating. Monaleen had good wins against Croagh Kilfinny and Na Piarsaigh without conceding a score. The final match was against Charleville who were also unbeaten and after a fantastic match the Monaleen girls went down by one score. A great performance and well done to all the girls.
Panel: Sarah Sheehan :Rachel Murphy:Emer Morgan (2 goals against Croagh):Lucy D'Arcy ;Mia O'Halloran;Emma Treacy (1 goal against Na Piarsaigh);Ella Hession (1 goal against Na Piarsaigh);Grace Clohessy ;Aoife Doyle (1 goal against Croagh);Susan D'Arcy ;Ciara McDonnell(1 goal against Na Piarsaigh)
Monaleen Under 10s & Under 9 Hurlers played Mungret on Sunday evening 9th October, and had two excellent closely fought and sporting contests.
The Under 10's had some great scores from Paul Ross, Caolan Madden, and Jason Aylward, while the rest of the team were busy dealing with Mungret attacks and setting up Monaleen chances. Some great performances on the night, with Jack Considine showing quick hands and stickwork, while a rapidly improving James Flannery gave the Mungret defense trouble with a bustling full forward display. The scores were close throughout but with Monaleen trailing by 2 points going into the last minute and seeking the winning goal, it was Mungret who got the goal from a long range free. Final Score Monaleen 1-4 Mungret 3-3.
Monaleen Team : Niall McGrath, Conor Coombs, Morgan Connolly, Micheal O'Hanrahan, Eoin Twomey, Jason Aylward, Caolan Madden, Paul Ross, John Toland, Conor Deegan, James Flannery, Jack Considine.
The Under 9's game was also well contested with notable performances from Ryan Power, Donncha O Dalaigh, Eoin O Driscoll and Declan Aylward, to name but a few. All the boys gave it their best and provided great entertainment to the spectators.
The Under 9's game was also well contested with notable performances from Ryan Power, Donncha O Dalaigh, Eoin O Driscoll and Declan Aylward, to name but a few. All the boys gave it their best and provided great entertainment to the spectators. This was really a game of two halves - Monaleen really controlled the first half with some super goals and points from a variety of player in a game that had a good balance of ground and field hurling. The second half was a real come back by Mungret, with some fine scores from close and long range. Overall the game was great to watch considering the harsh conditions and the fact that many of the Monaleen players had earlier being at another training session in a different discipline. The referee for this game was also from Mungret and kept a close eye on proceedings while ensuring the game flowed - good job. Well done to all.

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