JFC ‘B’ v The Downs and Ballinagore
Our men’s second team experienced mixed fortunes in the Junior ‘B’ Football Championship last week.
Fresh from an excellent away win over Garrycastle in the opening round, we followed it up a thrilling 2-15 to 1-16 over The Downs at a sun-kissed St James’ Park on Tuesday evening.
Jack Molloy’s goal helped us to a slender 1-7 to 0-9 half-time lead before The Downs dominated the early stages of the second half to go 1-13 to 0-7 up. But we dug deep to get back into contention thanks to a Padraig Carton two-pointer, a brace of Conor Delaney frees and a goal from substitute David Fennell in the 49th minute.
Another replacement, Conor Carroll, tied up the scoring at 2-12 to 1-15 before the visitors edged back in front again. But after Danny Scully levelled, Fennell and Carton scored late points to complete a stirring comeback.
An even balmier St James’ Park was the venue once again for our Round 3 encounter with neighbours Ballinagore on Saturday evening. Despite fielding a much-changed team, we took a 0-6 to 0-2 lead into the break. But just as against The Downs, we struggled after the restart and found ourselves trailing by 0-7 to 2-7 at the second water break after conceding two identical goals from high balls in.
A brilliant Michael Carton major halved the deficit before points from David Fennell (free), Dean Fitzgerald, Cillian Rochford (two) and Danny Scully left the minimum in it. However, we couldn’t regain parity and Ballinagore had the final say to win on a 2-11 to 1-12 scoreline.
Our next game in the JFC ‘B’ is against Milltownpass who defeated us in the recent All-County League Division 5 final.
Team v The Downs: Conor Mullins; Martin Ward, John Victor, Arthur O’Rourke; Kyle McMahon, Colin Draper, Mark Wrafter; Michael Carton, Dean Fitzgerald; Keith Corcoran, Conor Delaney, Danny Scully; Jack Molloy, Padraig Carton, James Finnegan. Subs: Dylan Maloney, Niall Rabbitte, Davin Egan, Conor Carroll, Michael Joyce and David Fennell.
Team v Ballinagore: Niall Rabbitte; Martin Ward, Arthur O’Rourke, John Victor; Jack Mullins, Keith Corcoran, Dylan Maloney; Michael Carton, Joey O’Neill; Dean Fitzgerald, Cillian Rochford, Danny Scully; Jack Molloy, David Fennell, Davin Egan. Subs: Conor Mullins, Sennan Claffey, Kyle McMahon and Michael Joyce.
JFC1 Round 1 v Ballynacargy
Our JFC1 opener against Ballynacargy will take place in Ballymore on Friday, July 24 at 7.30pm.
We will also host the IFC clash between Milltownpass and Castledaly on the following Monday evening, July 27.
Kellogg's GAA Cul Camp
Best of luck to all the boys and girls taking part in the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Kilbeggan next week.
The Camp runs from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24 and promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Support our club and promote your business
We’re inviting local businesses to become valued club sponsors through our pitch-side advertising programme.
For only €600, you get an 8ft x 2ft advertising sign displayed at St James’ Park for three years. Your support helps us develop youth and adult teams, improve club facilities and provide equipment and training resources for our players.
For more information, contact Alan Fennell on 086 171 5923 or Martina Rochford on 087 637 0336.
Lotto
Last week’s lucky numbers were 5, 15, 22 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. The Match 3 winners were John O’Brien, Cianna Browne, Richie McMahon, Paul Daly and Kevin Brennan.
This week’s jackpot is €9,350. 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.
