Result - Round 1 Division 3 League - March 23rd
Eire Og 9-17 East Clare Gaels 0-01
Eire Og started the season on a winning note by comprehensively beating East Clare Gaels in Eire Og on Sunday evening. With Sinead Darcy returning home especially for the game, the winners had a strong fifteen out, with nobody warming the bench. There will be anxious times this week for Katie Malone and Niamh Walsh who will be receiving scans on their ongoing injuries. Let's hope they will be back playing soon.
With many players a bit rusty from the Winter break (or was it night before), it took a while for Eire Og to get a hold on the game, but impressive performances from Sarah, Shaunagh and Shauna in the full forward line made sure that the home team were well in control at half time with the score at 6-12 to no score. A few positional changes for the second half meant that some players were put out of their comfort zones. It was pleasing to see however that everyone got on with the job and played with conviction throughout. Louise added 2-01 and Laura Browne converted a penalty, to add to two points from Maria Redmond. From full back Orla Devitt could not add to her first half tally of 2-03 and Orla McMahon finally straightened up her shooting with a point towards the end.
East Clare Gaels played much better as a team in the second half and should have had more than their one score, but for some wayward kicking in front of goal. Sinead Darcy made a fine save to deny the visitors a goal and persistent defending from Aida Griffey, Sarah Redmond and Aoife Sheehan kept the pressure on the kickers.
There will be stronger tests ahead and this will start with Kilrush in round two of the league when we play them away in two weeks time. Training will resume next Sunday morning at 11am and it is important from now on to make excuses to be at training and not make excuses to miss training.
Scorers:
Maria Redmond 0-2
Sarah Cullinana 1-3
Shauna Keane 2-4
Shaunagh O'Brien 1-3
Orla Devitt 2-3
Louise Kirwan 2-1
Laura Brown 1-0
Orla McMahon 0-1
Upcoming Fixtures
Round 2 April 12/13
Kilrush vs Eire Og
Round 3 April 19/20
Eire Og vs Coolmeen
As mentioned, anybody interested in attending the referees course on Wednesday evening for the GoGames. please contact Orla McMahon or Alan.
The Gaelic4Girls programme is starting next Wednesday from 5-6 on the astroturf in the club and coaches will be required over the eight weeks. We are not looking for a commitment for every week, so if you can give a hand every now and then it will be appreciated.
The Flag Day will be on the weekend of April 5th and we will be looking for participation from everyone for day and night. And remember our deal...
U16 Training
U16 training started last Saturday with good numbers and they will be playing Clooney Quin in the first round of the league next weekend. Best of luck to them
