Division 3 v St Mary’s
Our men’s Division 3 team made it two wins from two in the All-County Football League when they overcame St Mary’s by 0-12 to 0-8 in Rochfortbridge last Saturday afternoon.
A workmanlike second half performance when favoured by the wind was key to the victory. The home side held a slender 0-5 to 0-4 at the break and quickly doubled their advantage after the restart before we gradually took control to build on our Round 2 win over Multyfarnham (our Round 1 clash with Bunbrosna was postponed).
St Mary’s opened the scoring before an excellent Jacob Browne two-pointer into the wind gave us the lead. Jack Molloy made it 0-3 to 0-1 before the ‘Bridge kicked four unanswered points, including one from a two-pointer, to open up a 0-5 to 0-3 lead. Indeed, they could have been further ahead but for some wayward shooting. Dean Fitzgerald grabbed the last score of the half to leave the minimum in it at the short whistle.
The hosts were first off the mark in the second half, but Kilbeggan then upped the tempo and regained parity through points from Darragh Coffey and Ray Kennedy before further scores from Coffey, Molloy and Nigel Scally (two-pointer) in a fine spell propelled us into a 0-10 to 0-7 lead.
The ‘Bridge narrowed the gap to two, but couldn’t get any closer as solid defending, coupled with late points from Fitzgerald and Scally (free), made sure of the win.
Meanwhile, our second team were left frustrated once again after their scheduled Division 5 game against Multyfarnham last Friday night was postponed due to an unplayable pitch in Multy.
Team: Conor Mullins; Martin Ward, James Fox, Mel Kiernan; Conor Carroll, Shaun Pidgeon, Jacob Browne; Ray Kennedy, Joey O’Neill; Dean Fitzgerald, Nigel Scally, Micheál Coffey; Colin Draper, Darragh Coffey, Jack Molloy. Subs: Paul Fennell, Jack Mullins, James Finnegan, Arthur O’Rourke, John Victor, Dylan Maloney, Michael Joyce and Niall Rabbitte.
Ladies
After a successful return to action last year, our adult ladies team make their 2026 debut next Saturday, March 21 when they travel to Garrycastle to face the home side in Division 5 of the League at 2pm.
Their other League games are at home to Milltownpass on April 4, away to Ballycomoyle on May 1, at home to Cill Óige on May 15, away to Athlone on June 19 and at home to St Loman’s on July 3. Best of luck to the team and management for the season ahead.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others returns
Our Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others group are back on the pitch from April 1 after the winter break.
Whether you've played before or are trying Gaelic football for the first time, this initiative proves that sport is for everyone. Training takes place every Wednesday on the Astroturf at 8pm with new faces always welcome.
Underage fundraiser car wash postponed
Last Saturday’s planned car wash in aid of our juvenile section was unfortunately cancelled due to a mains pipe burst.
It will be rescheduled for Centra in the next few weeks.
Lotto
Last week’s lucky numbers were 9, 12, 18 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. The Match 3 winners were Marie Lynagh, Richie McMahon and Colum Connolly.
This week’s jackpot is €6,800. Make sure to buy your tickets online or at Centra, Mee's Costcutter and Whelan’s. Tickets are also on sale outside Centra every Saturday and Sunday. Thank you for your continued support.
Last Man Standing
Just four people have made it through to Week 9 and the chance to win €400 in our Last Man Standing competition.
Next weekend is another double weekend of football and hurling in the Allianz Leagues.
Membership
2026 membership is now due.
All players must have membership in order to train, play matches or use our facilities. Payment can be renewed through ClubZap. If registering a new member, contact 083 130 3234.
The updated rates are as follows: GAA Adult Player - €100; GAA Adult Player (Student) - €80; GAA Adult Non-Player - €30; GAA Underage (Minor, U16, U14) - €50; GAA Underage (U12, U10, U8) - €35. Family GAA (2 Adults + 2 Children U12) - €110; Family GAA (1 Adult + 3 Children U12) - €110;
LGFA Adult Player - €100; LGFA Adult Non-Player (includes all mentors) - €45; LGFA Underage (Minor, U16, U14) - €65; LGFA Underage (U12, U10, U8) - €35; G4M&O - €40. Family LGFA (2 Adults + 2 Children U12) - €130.
