Despite numerous club teams taking to the playing
fields over the past week, it is our U.12 Girls who deserve top billing after
their nail biting one score victory over Owenmore Gaels in the “C” shield final
on Sunday morning last. This marked the first piece of silverware won by the
club in 2020. Played in breezy conditions in Curry, our girls lead from start
to finish running into a 3 score lead at the half time whistle. Owenmore Gaels
to their credit rallied strongly in the 2nd half to bring the score
back to the bare minimum (3 scores to 2), our girls playing with the aid of a
slight breeze were guilty of some wayward shooting but still managed to kick
one long range score to put them 2 ahead. Their opponents drew level moments
later, when they kicked 2 scores on the trot to draw level for the first time
in the game. Scores proved hard to come by and the next score was always going
to be vital, to the delight of our restricted supporters it was Geevagh girls
who got the vital point to emerge victorious. Great credit to both sides on an
exciting game from first whistle to last. Nothing was spared by either side in
effort. Afterwards, Charlie, Chloe, Ava & Ailbhe receiving the winning
trophy on behalf of their team mates.
U.12 Panel was:
Abbey Fallon, Zoe Conlon, Chloe Egan, Charlie
Wilson, Ailbhe Corcoran, Ava Duggan, Emma Brady, Mary Mc Dermottroe, Aine
Mostyn, Aoibhe Mc Donagh, Leanne Egan, Laoise Ryan, Katie Bruen, Leah Harte,
Kylie Moran, Juliette Taylor, Lana Corcoran.
Well done to Maureen, Mairead and all the parents
who helped on at training & on match days.
Our U.14 “great entertainers “Girls team lived up
to their billing with a fantastic 4-point victory over Drumcliffe Rosses Point
in the “C” Championship semi-final on Thursday evening last. This talented
group of footballers don’t do boring, dull games, they lead from first whistle
to last to emerge victorious on a 4.8 to 2.10 final score line. Sharp shooter
Ruth Killoran kicked 2.5 of her sides total, but this was far from a one girl
show from keeper to corner forward every sinew was stretched to the limit by
all players to ensure victory. The now play St John’s in the Championship Final
on Saturday Sept 26th.
Our senior ladies have another day out after rallying
in the last ten minutes of the championship Final to earn a draw with
Tourlestrane in Markievicz Park on Saturday last. Played in difficult wet &
windy conditions, Tourlestrane ran into an early lead with two goals in a
matter of minutes to take hold of the game. Another goal from their opponents
saw our ladies behind by seven points at half time. To their credit our ladies
never panicked at any stage and kept the score board ticking while still
knowing that goals was what would ultimately bring them back into the game.
These two precious goals landed from the boots of Elaine & Stephanie to
bring them right back into the game, Elaine Reilly levelled matters late in the
game, despite the fact that both sides had a chance each to grasp victory, it
finished all square at the final whistle Great credit to our ladies for
sticking to the task and always believing in themselves. The replay is fixed
for Saturday next September 19th, in Connolly Park, Collooney at
2,30pm.
Our senior men held onto their Senior Championship
status for 2021 with a deserved six-point victory over East Division rivals Eastern
Harps on Saturday evening last. Played in Corran Park, Ballymote, this game was
a tale of penalties scored & missed. The mercurial Darren Kearns going full
stretch to save a Harps penalty in the 2nd half and midfielder Kevin
Henry tucking his sides penalty away to help them on their way to their most
vital victory of the season. Further scores from Daniel Devine, Donal Conlon
and Pat Hughes left our lads on the right side of a 1.9 to 0.6 score line.
Well done to all involved with the senior lads set
up this year.
Our U,12 boys defeated St Michael’s in the last
championship game of the group stages on Monday evening last. Playing without a
number of injured players this didn’t deter our crew and they stuck diligently
to the task in hand. They lead at half time by 9 scores to 3. Michael’s battled
in the 2nd half to bring the score by to 9 scores to 7 before our
talented bunch kicked to further points to put the game beyond doubt.
Good displays from keeper Sam O’Connor, defenders Ailbhe
Corcoran, Aine Mostyn and sharp shooter Niall Foley ensured our U.12 victory.
They are now rewarded with a home “B” semi-final, to be played in a few weeks’
time.
Condolences to the Family, Relatives and Friends of
the late Bridget Stone (nee Kearns).
Speedy recovery to Aidan Gabiddon on his recent
broken collarbone.
Our U.14 GSTM boys have an “A” shield final date
with St Molaise Gaels on Sunday morning next. The game is fixed for
Ballintogher at 10.45am.
Best of luck to our GSTM minor boys who play their
rescheduled “B” Championship final against Shamrock Gaels on Monday night.
Our U.8 & U.10 boys & girls flexed their
muscles against St Michael’s (Cootehall) on Friday evening last.
Well done to Arthur & George Wall and Aaron
Corcoran who are part of the Naomh Eoin Senior Hurling squad who qualified for
the County Hurling Final on Sunday last.
Club Fixtures for the coming week are as follows:
Monday ~ Minor GSTM lads’ v Shamrock Gaels in
Championship Final in Mark Park at 6pm.
Tuesday ~ Boys & Girls U.10’s v Shamrock Gaels in
Coola at 6.30pm.
Wednesday ~ Boys & Girls U.8’s v Shamrock Gales in
Geevagh at 6.30pm.
Saturday ~ Senior
Ladies Championship Final replay v Tourlestrane in Connolly Park, Collooney at
2.30pm
Sunday ~ U.14 GSTM las at home to St Molaise Gaels in
“A” Shield semi final.
All games at present are to be played behind closed
doors. Only players, management, coaches, medical & ancillary backroom
personnel are permitted to attend.
Regarding underage games, one parent / guardian may
attend a game where
they consider it necessary for the welfare of their
own child.
We appeal to all our supporters not to try and gain
entry to the grounds and respect the new guidance in the interests of public
health.
Thanks for your understanding and patience in
supporting all of the public health guidance over the last number of months.