The adult side finished their league programme away to Castlepollard last week and while they were easily defeated the team produced a spirited display.
As it is the first year of camogie in the club some of the side had not played competitive camogie previously. The four games played in the league have given the side invaluable experience ahead of the championship starting in July. Special thanks to Lisa Ann Roche who deputised in goals and turned in a wonderful hour.
Those interested in playing camogie can visit the club’s website at www.southerngaels.ie
Under 13 League
Southern Gaels 3-10 Longford Slashers 3-2
Southern Gaels played Longford Slashers last Wednesday in Pairc Chiaráin. The Athlone side were under pressure for most of the first-half but resolute defending by Cillian Lee, Eoghan Hardiman, LJ Kelly and goalkeeper Fearghal Kelly kept Slashers to two points.
With very little supply forwards Sam Meegan, Shane Cahill and Adam O’Brien got a point each with Aodhán Fallon adding two more scores. With the wind in the second half Gaels upped their intensity scoring goals through Aodhán Fallon and two from Cian Mannion. Additional points were added to secure victory.
Longford got three late goals but the result was not in doubt at that stage.
Team - Fearghal Kelly, L J Kelly, Cillian Lee, Eoghan Hardiman, Casper Joyce, Daniel Crosbie, Robert Connor, Adam O’Brien, Sam Meegan, Aodhán Fallon. Tom O’Keeffe, James Cahill, Cian Mannion, Senan Kelly, Shane Cahill, Thomas Walsh, Alvero Fernandaz, Nathan Quigley, Ben Gilligan, Ryan Cunningham, Matthew Mollaghan and Adan McCormack.
All County League Division Two
Southern Gaels 0-17 Clonkill 0-14
Southern Gaels had an important win away to Clonkill last week to give them a chance of holding their Division Two status. Gaels led throughout mainly to their superior work-rate. Also, the accuracy of Cian Geary from dead balls was a key factor as hescored fourteen frees and a 65’.
Clonkill were forced to concede a number of frees as Gaels continually threatened. The Athlone side’s defence held firm throughout with Ronan Farrell, Shane Galvin and Cian McCarthy in fine form. Diarmaid Murtagh and Luke Sylvester continue to impress in their debut year.
Team - Jonathan Keogh, Ronan Farrell, Shane Galvin, Diarmaid Murtagh, Diarmuid Martin, Cian McCarthy, Dermot Treacy, Sean Dowd, Noel Mulligan, Seamus Hoctor, Eamon Martin (0-1 ), Cillian Donohue, Shaun Fox, Cian Geary (0-15 ) and Luke Sylvester. Sub; Brian Bermingham (Mulligan ).
Southern Gaels 1-6 Castletown Geoghegan 1-22
Southern Gaels suffered a blow to their League ambitions in this away game last week. On a miserable wet night they found the home side in top form. Gaels trailed 0-11 to 0-4 at half-time and it got no better in the second half. Cian Gaery did find the net from a close in free and added two points.
However, the side were outplayed throughout the field. Debutant Luke Whelan was lively in the forward line with Dermot Treacy and Diarmuid Martin also turning in a good hour.
Team - Shaun Fox, Paul Hogan, Shane Galvin, Ronan Farrel, Diarmuid Martin, Cian McCarthy, Dermot Treacy, Sean Dowd (0-1 ), Kevin Dolan, Seamus Hoctor, Cian Geary (1-4 ) Evan Farrell (0-1 ), Cillian Donohue and Luke Whelan. Subs; Conn O’Hara (Fox ), Frank Kelly (Sylvester )
Fixtures
Saturday, May 13 - Under 7, 9 and 11 Go Games Blitz in Castletown Geoghegan at 10.30am, the teams participating with Southern Gaels being Castlepollard and Castletown Geoghegan.
Sun, May 14 Under 13 League Division 2 - Southern Gaels v St. Oliver Plunkett’s, Pairc Chiarain at 11.30am.
