U13 Girls Bowl MN

 

U13 Girls Bowl

MGL South 3

Mayo 0

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

It wasn’t to be for the Mayo u13 girls Saturday evening as they fought as hard as possible but couldn’t get the better of MGL from Dublin.

The Dublin side took control of this tie from the opening whistle with a strong middle third creating chances for the dangerous striker Matilda Stelmaszek whose first chance of the game cam five minutes in which was well saved by Ava Mitchell in the Mayo net. It was against the run of play when Emily Connolly drove forward for the girls in red but her goal bound effort drifted wide. This reprieve didn’t stop the Dublin side as Zara Behan’s effort was well blocked by Sive Flanagan .

The rest of the half turned into a battle between Mitchell and Stelmaszek. It was Mitchell who was winning this battle two excellent saved , eventually Stelmaszek broke the deadlock with a controlled lob as Mitchell advanced of her goal. Within two minutes Stelmaszek had doubled her sides lead with a well-controlled effort from the edge of the box. With minutes to go in the half Stelmaszek nearly completed her hat-trick but her effort cannoned back of the upright leaving two between the sides at the break.

The second half was a much closer affair as both young sides started to tire and the Mayo midfield  started to fight for possession this parity helped stop the MGL onslaught for a period of time. It was still Stelmaszek who was causing havoc every time she collected the ball, but Mitchell was standing firm at every opportunity. With both sides emptying their benches Mayo carved out their final opportunity as Connolly’s solo run from the middle of the park led to a shot that was well saved. With two minutes left in the ties MGL’s Jessie O’ Reilly was awarded a penalty after some quick feet in the box. Stelmaszek stepped up to complete her hat trick and give her side the victory.

 

 

MGL South; Olivia Kenny, Ava Kelly, Eimear Byrne, Ginevra Data, Ruby Boland, Zara Behan, Lara Dallaghan, Matilda Stelmaszek, Ailbhe White.

Subs Used: Katie Anderson, Keeva O’ Reilly, Robyn Collins, Emma Flannery, , Sienna Boucher.

Mayo: Ava Mitchell, Beth Murphy, Katie Flynn, Saoirse McGing, Sive Flanagan, Grace Mulroy, Kayla Kelly, Rachel McGrath, Emily Coleman.

Subs Used: Caoimhe O’ Donnell, Anna Burton, Anna Meaney, Lucy McDermott.

U13 Boys Trophy Longford

 

U13 Boys Trophy

Wicklow 2

Longford 4

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

Longford was successful in bringing the U13 trophy to the west from Kilkenny on Sunday night thanks to a spirited second-half comeback.

As soon as the ball was kicked off, Longford's midfielder Mia Murtagh attempted to lob the Wicklow goalkeeper, but Lucy Doyle intercepted the ball above her head. A few minutes later, Wicklow goalkeeper Doyle was once more put to the test by Adam Kinlon, but he kept his ground to stop the goal-bound attempt. Wicklow scored first against the odds when Sam Conyard advanced down the left before passing it back to his twin brother Kale, who curled a shot into the top corner after ten minutes. Following this, Wicklow increased the pressure with the

After the second goal, Wicklow had the ball back in the net within ten minutes, but James McBride's shot was disallowed for offside. Sam Conyard had the last chance of the game for his team, but his shot just missed the far post as he attempted to score like his twin. Alvin Kontoh, the opposition's last attacker of the half, made a break for it and slammed a shot against the post from a sharp angle.

Wicklow continued to play after the halftime break and scored again shortly after the game resumed, only for the flag to be raised a second time. Longford was only just keeping the opponents at bay, leading to numerous corners. Cillian Maher was the recipient of one of these corners, and his effort soared past the crossbar. One of them made an instant effect, gaining a penalty that Mia Murtagh converted as the opposition's bench began to empty. Midway through the half, Tim Kenny levelled the score by controlling the ball well on the outskirts of the box and handing it off to Oisin Kiernan to finish into the corner.

After five minutes, the team from the west had grabbed the lead thanks to some excellent shot  by Kinlon and a brilliant save by Doyle, but this wasn't enough as Kontoh  finished to give his team the lead. The team from the west had reached their purple patch and this didn't let up. With three minutes remaining, Oisin Dillon broke away on the counterattack to put an expert finish on the game while Wicklow attempted to get an equalizer but were unable to get past a staunch Longford defence.

Wicklow;  20 Lucy Doyle F,  2 Shane Doyle,  3 Tristan Fogarty,  4 Cillian Maher,  5 Rhys Behan,  14 Samuel Moraghan, 7 Sam Conyard,  8 Kale Conyard, 9 David McCormac, 10 Failim Redmond, 11 Cian Murphy.

Subs Used;  17 James McBride,  16 Zach Cavanagh,  18 Alex Murphy, 13 Tiernan Shorthall

Longford; 1 Thomas Reilly, Tim Kenny, 14 Kamdi Aguneche, 3 Owen Kenny, 5 Alfie Murphy, 6 Kacper Slezak,  7 Ryan Kenny, 8 Mia Murtagh, 9 Oisin Dillon, 10 Adam Kinlon, 16 Alvin Kontoh.

Subs Used; 11 Oisin Kiernan, 15 Oliver Brychy, 2 Kian Treacy, 4 Daire Kilmurray, 20 Cormac Regan, 13 MJ Mifya.

Referee: Noel Connolly.

U13 Boys Cup WP

 

U13 Boys Cup  

Mayo 1

Galway 0

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

The U13 Mayo lads defeated Galway in Kilkenny early on Saturday afternoon with a magnificent football performance from tip to end.

Conor Carey made the first of Mayo's two shots on the Galway goal within a minute, and Tom Cunningham then tried his luck shortly after. Both of these attempts came close to hitting the upright.  Early on, Mayo had perfect control of the tie with to Matt Leonard's superb performance as the number nine. Because of his ability to exert control, Leonard was able to collect t a pass from Mattie Vahey and score. Carey and Vahey's efforts did not affect the scoreboard as Mayo continued to dominate.

Galway began to take control of the game after this early purple patch, which allowed them to create a series of quick-fire opportunities. Before his strike teammates Fionn Duffy and Daniel O' Halloran had opportunities that were denied by a staunch Mayo defence, Jonathan Echefy received the first of these. But was thwarted  by Ryan Nolan Mayo outperformed the opposition in the second half thanks to Leonard and the perpetually vivacious Robbie Ruane. At the interval, this left the smallest distance between the sides.

Galway came out stronger in the second half as they sought an equalizer. Early pressure led to a free kick at the edge of the box, but Nolan comfortably stopped Adam Lloyd's attempt. Moments later  from a Ruane corner, Mayo captain Mattie Vahey nearly doubled his team's advantage, but his header went over the crossbar. Since Galway’s substitute  goalkeeper was giving the Mayo back line trouble with his boot, switching goalkeepers almost proved to be a genius move. His lengthy passes to Jonathan Echefy resulted in two additional goal-bound attempts that Nolan masterfully stopped. Luke Barry, a Galway man who entered the game as a substitute, had an immediate impact but his attempt just missed the upright.

It was Mayo who heled out expertly to win this tie. After the game manger Gabby explained how “ it was a huge relief and after seven games they managed to dig out the victory”.

He then went on to praise his defence stating, “ that in seven competitive games we have not conceded a goal it says a lot about our defence.”

Mayo; Ryan Nolan, Josh O’Malley, John Murray, Ethan Duffy, Ethan Kelly, Mattie Vahey, Tom Cunningham, Conor Carey, Matt Leonard, Rian Gavin, Robbie Ruane.

Subs Used Sean Nolan for (Cunningham 50), Mattie Daly  (Leonard 57)

Galway; Elim Griallais, Ethan Horan, Liam Carberry, John Kelly, Colm McCarthy, Dylan Kilraine, Adam Lloyd, Cayden Harty, Jonathan Echefy, Fionn Duffy, Daniel O’ Halloran

Subs Used; Callum Conway, Thomas McCartan, Emmett Hawkins, Luke Barry, Eoin Mullery, Jack Nolan.

Referee Mitch Corrigan

U13 Boys Cup MN

 U13 Boys Cup  

Mayo 1 (Leonard 10)

Galway 0

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

The U13 Mayo boys produced  a magnificent display on football on Saturday afternoon to overcome near neighbours Galway  in Kilkenny

Within a minute, Conor Carey took  the first of Mayo's two shots on the Galway goal; immediately after, Tom Cunningham tried his luck. Both of these efforts narrowly  shaved the upright.  Due to Matt Leonard's excellent play as a number nine, Mayo took complete control of the tie early on. Leonard was able to control the situation enough to receive a pass from Mattie Vahey and score. The scoreboard remained unchanged despite Carey and Vahey's efforts as Mayo maintained their lead.

After this early purple patch, Galway started to control the game, which allowed them to generate a number of quick-fire opportunities. Jonathan Echefy received the first of these before his strike companions Fionn Duffy and Daniel O' Halloran had chances that were thwarted by a resolute Mayo defense. I was then the turn  of  Leonard and the consistently energetic Robbie Ruane, to gain a foothold as Mayo outperformed the opposition in the second quarter . This resulted in the smallest gap between the sides at the interval.

Galway improved in the second half as they looked for a leveller. After some early pressure, a free kick was awarded at the edge of the box, but Nolan easily blocked Adam Lloyd's shot. The Mayo captain Mattie Vahey almost increased his team's lead moments later from a Ruane corner, but his header sailed over the crossbar. Switching goalkeepers almost proved to be a brilliant idea because Galway's replacement goalie was causing problems for the Mayo back line with his boot. Two more goal-bound tries were the consequence of his lengthy deliveries to Jonathan Echefy, which Nolan expertly blocked. Galway native Luke Barry, who came on as a replacement, had an immediate impact but his shot almost missed the goalpost. It was Mayo who heled out expertly to win this tie.

After the game manger Gabby explained how “ it was a huge relief and after seven games they managed to dig out the victory”.

He then went on to praise his defence stating, “ that in seven competitive games we have not conceded a goal it says a lot about our defence.”

Mayo; Ryan Nolan, Josh O’Malley, John Murray, Ethan Duffy, Ethan Kelly, Mattie Vahey, Tom Cunningham, Conor Carey, Matt Leonard, Rian Gavin, Robbie Ruane.

Subs Used Sean Nolan for Tom Cunningham , Mattie Daly  Matt Leonard.

Galway; Elim Griallais, Ethan Horan, Liam Carberry, John Kelly, Colm McCarthy, Dylan Kilraine, Adam Lloyd, Cayden Harty, Jonathan Echefy, Fionn Duffy, Daniel O’ Halloran

Subs Used; Callum Conway, Thomas McCartan, Emmett Hawkins, Luke Barry, Eoin Mullery, Jack Nolan.

Referee Mitch Corrigan

U13 Boys Bowl LO

 

Limerick Desmond’s  3

Midlands Blue 2

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

It was a momentous day for the west Limerick boys in Kilkenny as they came out on top in a five goal thriller to bring home the All Ireland U13 bowl title .

It was the Desmond’s who took control of this tie early on with some fantastic passing in the middle of the park from Dan Healy and Yurí Statchak . This early control led to there first chance of the game when Statchak header flew over the bar inside the opening five minutes. Minutes later it was Healy turn as his cultured free kick shaved the post as Limerick pushed forward. After this early pressure the midlands side started to gain a small bit of parity in the middle but couldn’t get the ball into the final thirds. Just after the midway point of the half Limerick won a penalty which was duly converted by Michael O’ Kelly.  Within a minute the tie was level as a through ball from Darren Corcoran was controlled an finished into the net by Jan Kruczviech

After this three minute of madness the game fell into a battle around the middle again with both sides finding it difficult to carve out any major chance until the last five minutes of the half. Kruczviech was causing damage down the wing and his cross come shot nearly found the far corner of the net only to miss by inches. The opposition carved out the last chance of the half as Finn Ruttle effort was expertly kept out by the Midlands net minder Rioch McEvoy.

The second half began much like the first with the young Limerick lads controlling the ball. After a sustained period of possession they won a corner , which was swung in by Healy. The ball pinballed around the opposition box until Kyle Smith got a boot on it to give his side the lead. It was the composure of Healy and Statchak in the middle that was heling the Limerick side for the net ten minutes as they took complete control of this tie.

The final ten minutes of this final turned into chances galore as the final whistle grew nearer. The Desmond’s managed to get a two goal cushion   when substitute Conor O’ Dwyer fed a ball to Leon O’ Connor who finished expertly off the inside of the past. This goal looked like it was going to be enough for the westerners but with three minutes to go with the lead was back to the minimum as  Kruczviech effort from outside the box flew into the corner. The Midlands boys pushed forward and with the last kick of the game James Tierney had a chance to level the tie but his goal bound effort was expertly kept out by Ronan O’ Carroll to ensure the win for his side.

Limerick Desmond’s;  Ronan O’ Carroll,  Stephen Grimes, Alex Collins, Michael O’ Kelly, Jamie McAuliffe, Your Statchak, Finn Rattle, Dan Healy, Tiernan O’ Flynn, Ashton Kelly, Leon O’ Connor.

Subs Used Conor O’ Dwyer, Kyle Smith.

Midlands Blue; Rioch McEvoy, Will Heffernan, Shane Glennon, Darragh Keenan, Scott Farrelly, Kevin Kilduff, Jan Kruczviech, Darren Corcoran, Maksymillian Piech, Aaron Martin, Will O Brion.

Subs Used: Noah Tierney , Aidan Mooney.

Referee Paul Kirwan

U13 Boys Bowl LL

 Limerick Desmond’s  3

Midlands Blue 2

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

This  victory in a five-goal thriller to win the All Ireland U13 bowl was a historic day for the west Limerick boys in Kilkenny.

With some amazing passing in the middle of the park from Dan Healy and Yuri Statchak, the Desmond's were the ones to seize the initiative in this match early on. The game's first opportunity came as a result of this early control when a Statchak header went past the crossbar in the first five minutes. A few minutes later, it was Healy's time as Limerick drove forward and his artistic free kick scraped the post. The midlands side started to get some parity in the midfield after this initial pressure, but they were unable to get the ball into

After these three minutes of mayhem, the game resumed as a melee in the middle, and neither team was able to create any significant chances until the final five minutes of the half. Kruczviech was causing havoc down the wing, and his cross-come-shot was millimetres from finding the far corner of the net. The opposition created the final opportunity of the half, but the Midlands goalie Rioch McEvoy superbly blocked Finn Ruttle's shot.

The youthful Limerick players controlled the ball to start the second half just like they did the first. They gained a corner after holding it for a while, and Healy swung it in. Up until Kyle Smith planted a boot on the ball to give his team the lead, the ball bounced about the opposition's area. The Limerick team was helped by the calmness of Healy and Statchak in the middle during the final ten minutes as they grabbed complete control of this match.

As the final whistle crept closer, the final ten minutes of this game were chances galore. Conor O' Dwyer, a replacement, assisted Leon O' Connor in giving the Desmond's a two goal lead when he skilfully finished off the inside of the post. When Kruczviech's shot from outside the box landed into the corner with three minutes remaining, it appeared as though this lead might not be enough for the westerners as James Tierney had a chance to tie the game with the final kick of the contest, but Ronan O' Carroll expertly  blocked his goal-bound shot to secure the victory for the Limerick  boys.

Limerick Desmond’s;  Ronan O’ Carroll,  Stephen Grimes, Alex Collins, Michael O’ Kelly, Jamie McAuliffe, Your Statchak, Finn Rattle, Dan Healy, Tiernan O’ Flynn, Ashton Kelly, Leon O’ Connor.

Subs Used Conor O’ Dwyer, Kyle Smith.

Midlands Blue; Rioch McEvoy, Will Heffernan, Shane Glennon, Darragh Keenan, Scott Farrelly, Kevin Kilduff, Jan Kruczviech, Darren Corcoran, Maksymillian Piech, Aaron Martin, Will O Brion.

Subs Used: Noah Tierney , Aidan Mooney.

Referee Paul Kirwan 

U12 Girls Shield WP

 

U12 Girls Shield

Waterford 1

Mayo 0

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

A goal by Waterford in the second half of the U12 girls' final on Saturday in Kilkenny was all that stood between Mayo and glory.

Since their lengthy journey to the southeast had no impact on them, Mayo held total control of this tie in the first half. Saoirse Reynolds led Mayo up front wonderfully, and it was the Westport girl who fired the opening shot in rage, which Molly Dunphy O' Brien expertly blocked. Lola Hanley, another striker for Mayo, tried her luck a few minutes later, but O' Brien once again defended the Waterford goal with a great save.

After the halftime break, Mayo got a corner, and after some pinball, O' Brien once again succeeded in getting the ball out of harm's way. As the game approached the half as Mayo continued to press forward, the always dangerous Reynolds had the final shot of the half, which just missed the crossbar. At the interval, the sides were level

In contrast to the first half, Waterford took the control  early in the second half. Aoife Commins stopped a goal-scoring attempt by Leah Fennell.  The team from the southeast began to take more  control of the game as the half wore on, but they didn't produce any meaningful chances or worry the Mayo goal until ten minutes remaining . Maia Stokes sent in a cross, and after a brief hiccup Lilly Codd beautifully controlled the ball at the edge of the box before sending a calm volley into the Mayo goal. Mayo produced the game's final two opportunities as time ran out. Chloe Stagg launched the opening volley.

 

 

Mayo; Aoife Commins, Rheanna Hoban, Robyn Butler, Sarah Cunningham, Bonnie Walsh, Chloe Stagg, Saoirse Reynolds, Lola Hanly, Clara Kelly,

Subs Used; Karolina Filak.

Waterford; Molly Dunphy O’ Brien, Abbie Morris, Clara Cullinan, Lilly Walsh, Leah Fennell, Maia Stokes, Molly Dowling, Lilly Codd, Kayleigh  O’ Neill/

Subs Used: Isabel Doyle, Sophie Whittle, Kate Mannix, Áine Desmond, Ruby Hallinan

Referee; Brendan O’ Regan.

 

U12 Girls Shield MN

 

U12 Girls Shield

Waterford 1 ( L Codd 50)

Mayo 0

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

All that separated Mayo from victory in this U12 girls’ final was a second half goal by Waterford in Kilkenny on Saturday.

Mayo had complete control of this tie in the first half as the long trip down to the southeast didn’t affect them. Mayo was expertly  led upfront by Saoirse Reynolds and it was the Westport girl who got the first shot off in anger which was well saved by Molly Dunphy O’ Brien. Within minutes it was the tun of Mayo’s other striker Lola Hanley to try her luck but yet again O’ Brien stood strong in the Waterford net.

After the midway point of the half Mayo won a corner and after some pinball it was O’ Brien that yet again managed to clear the ball out of danger . With the tie heading towards the break and Mayo still pushing forward it was the ever dangerous Reynolds who had the last shot of the half which narrowly flew over the crossbar. Leaving the sides deadlocked at the break.

The second half was a role reversal of the first with Waterford getting control early on , as Leah Fennell fired an effort on goal which was kept out by Aoife Commins.  As the half went on it was the side from the southeast who started to gain control of the tie but weren’t creating anything noteworthy or that troubled the Mayo goal this was until ten minutes to go. A cross came in from Maia Stokes and after a moment’s confusion Lilly Codd controlled the ball expertly at the edge of the box before firing a controlled volley into the Mayo net. With the game slipping away Mayo created the last two chances of the game. The first coming from Chloe Stagg whose volley grazed the cross bar before Reynolds had one final chance with two minutes to go but couldn’t mange to find the net. Giving Waterford a win by the narrowest of margins.

 

 

 

Mayo; Aoife Commins, Rheanna Hoban, Robyn Butler, Sarah Cunningham, Bonnie Walsh, Chloe Stagg, Saoirse Reynolds, Lola Hanly, Clara Kelly,

Subs Used; Karolina Filak.

Waterford; Molly Dunphy O’ Brien, Abbie Morris, Clara Cullinan, Lilly Walsh, Leah Fennell, Maia Stokes, Molly Dowling, Lilly Codd, Kayleigh  O’ Neill/

Subs Used: Isabel Doyle, Sophie Whittle, Kate Mannix, Áine Desmond, Ruby Hallinan

Referee; Brendan O’ Regan.

U12 Girls Cup Wexford

 

U12 Girls Cup

Wexford  3

Galway   1

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

It was Wexfords day in Kilkenny as Mia Whelan’s hat trick was enough to see them get the better of Galway in there All Ireland final Saturday afternoon.

It was Wexford who got off to the perfect start as they won an early free from thirty yards out. The crowd expected the ball to be crossed into the Galway box but Mia Whelan had other ideas as she let fly an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net. It was the southeast side that kept the pressure  on the westerner’s goal as inside ten minutes they had nearly doubled  their lead but Ella Robin Casey effort flew over the bar.  As Wexford pushed forward Galway managed to clear the ball for  a corner. This corner  was swung in by Emma Fitzpatrick it landed on  the head of Whelan who angled her header into the corner of the net to double her sides lead.

These quick fire goals woke Galway up and with their first meaningful attack of the game Mairéad Mulkerrins drove forward before sliding a ball to Tilly Carroll who finished expertly into the corner of the net. Moments later Carroll troubled the goal again but her effort flew narrowly wide of the upright . This purple patch for Galway didn’t last long  as Casey was causing havoc up front as she managed to carve out the last two chances of the half which were expertly kept out by the opposition rear- guard.

The second half began much like the first as the Galway rear-guard were standing strong at every opportunity. The next chance in anger fell to Ruby Meaney for Galway but as she drove through the Wexford defence Amy Dwyer managed to keep her at bay. With ten minutes left in the tie and both midfields cancelling each other out up stepped Whelan again. She managed to collect the ball inside the opponent’s half, she then  spotted the keeper  off her line and duly let fly to finish off her hat trick and the contest as a whole.

 

 

Wexford; Amy Dwyer; Tabitha Byrne, Emma Fitzpatrick, Brooke Clancy; Mia Wright; Mia Whelan, Freya Pender, Ella Robin Casey, Ellie Byrne .

Subs Used: Shona Larkin for Ella Robin Casey, Charlotte Stafford for Ellie Byrne, Orlaith Burke for Mia Wright, Grace Redmond for Freya Pender.

Galway: Catherine Halleran; Hannah McHugh, Siún Cullinane, Aidean Kilgannon; Laragh Downes, Mairéad Mulkerrins, Róisín Sammon; Ruby Meaney, Tilly Carroll.

Subs Used: Cassie Gleenon, Erin McCarton, Martá MacAdam.

Referee ( James McGivern Dublin)

U12 Boys Sheild Wicklow

 U12 Boys Shield

Kerry 2

Wicklow 1

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

In what was the penultimate game of the weekend it was Kerry who came  away with the victory even after a late rally from the Wicklow men.

The long trip up to Kilkenny didn’t seem to affect the Kerry men as they started to control the game from the opening whistle. Within five minutes a Nathan Anthony shot had whistled past the Wicklow goal. Inside ten minutes the same man had the ball in the back of the net only for it to be ruled out for offside. The men from the south’s  strike partnership were causing havoc. This time it was the turn of Mason Sheehy Elston to try his luck after a pass from Kian Cronin . His effort flew into the net to give his side the lead midway through the half. It was that man Sheehy who broke away again minutes later but with the goal at his mercy Dylan O’ Neill pulled off an excellent save to keep his side in the tie.

After the Sheehy effort Wicklow started to gain control around the middle through Cian and Rian Ward, this control led to half chances for their side but they didn’t fail to covert any of these efforts. With the final attack of the half and against the run of play Sheehy broke through again but his lobbed effort as the keeper advanced bounced narrowly wide of the target. Leaving the minimum between the sides at the break.

Straight from the kick off Wicklow pushed forward and after some great work from Tyler McElvaney he laid the ball to Rian Ward whose strike was magnificently kept out by Ben O’ Sullivan. This threat seemed to awaken the opposition again as the aforementioned Sheehy who was a constant danger had the next two chances of the half but both were well kept out but O’ Neill who was coming out on top in this battle. It was third time lucky for Sheehy as he managed to scramble an effort home after the ball pinballed around the Wicklow box.

Kerry were now in complete control of this tie passing the ball around with ease and it looked like all they had to do was wait till the final whistle . Wicklow had other ideas because with five minutes to go Alessio Coppola drove down the wing before firing a cross into Evan Gregan who rattled the back of the net. With time left on the clock the boys from the southeast pushed forward to try and level the tie , this was to no avail as Kerry held strong to come out victorious.

Wicklow; 1 Dylan O’ Neill, 2 Sean Byrne, 3 Freddie Kavanagh, 4 Donagh McKerr, 5 Cian Ward, 7 Kevin Yan, 8 Rian Ward, 9 Tyler Kenny, 10 Alessio Coppola.

Subs Used; 11 Robbie Doyle, 14 Evan Gregan, 6 Nadal Kingne, Oskar Dominik, 12 Ciaran Kenny, 15 AJ Long.

Kerry: 1 Ben O’ Sullivan, 2 Sam Moriarty, 3 Iarla O’ Donavan, 4 Michael Carmody, 6 Kian Cronin, 7 Rian Foley, 9 Mason Sheehy Elston, 10 Nathan Anthony, 11 Eric Corcoran.

Subs Used; 5 Daniel O’ Leary, 8 Eoghan O’ Driscoll, 13 Denys Moiseiev, 20 Eanna Leahy.

Referee: Chris Sheridan

 

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U12 Boys Sheild Kerry

 U12 Boys Shield

Kerry 2

Wicklow 1

Evergreen Park Kilkenny

Eoin Horkan

In what was the penultimate game of the weekend it was Kerry who came  away with the victory even after a late rally from the Wicklow men.

The Kerry boys  didn't seem to be affected by their lengthy journey to Kilkenny because they immediately began to dominate the match. A Nathan Anthony shot missed the Wicklow goal after only five minutes. The same player got the ball in the net inside of ten minutes, but it was disallowed for offside. The striking partnership from the South was wreaking havoc. Following a pass from Kian Cronin, it was Mason Sheehy Elston's turn to try his luck this time. Midway through the half, his effort sailed into the net to give his team the lead. Sheehy, who had the opportunity to score at his disposal, broke free once more a few minutes later.

Following the Sheehy shot, Wicklow began to take control of the midfield through Cian and Rian Ward. This dominance gave their team half chances, but they were able to convert on all of them. Sheehy again came through on the final attack of the half against the flow of play, but his lobbed attempt as the keeper approached bounced just wide of the goal. A minimum space should exist between the sides at the split.

Wicklow moved forward right away, and after some outstanding work from Tyler McElvaney, he put the ball to Rian Ward, whose shot was superbly blocked by Ben O'Sullivan. This threat appeared to reawaken the opposition, as the previously mentioned Sheehy—a continuous menace—had the next two opportunities of the half, both of which were expertly blocked by O' Neill, who was winning this struggle. Sheehy managed to scramble an effort into the net as the ball bounced about the Wicklow box, making it his third time lucky.

Kerry was now completely in charge of this game, throwing the ball around with ease and appearing to only need to wait for the final siren. With five minutes remaining, Alessio Coppola surged down the wing before launching a cross into Evan Gregan, who scored for Wicklow. The boys from the Southeast made a last-ditch effort to equalize the game by pushing forward with time running out, but Kerry held strong to win.

Wicklow; 1 Dylan O’ Neill, 2 Sean Byrne, 3 Freddie Kavanagh, 4 Donagh McKerr, 5 Cian Ward, 7 Kevin Yan, 8 Rian Ward, 9 Tyler Kenny, 10 Alessio Coppola.

Subs Used; 11 Robbie Doyle, 14 Evan Gregan, 6 Nadal Kingne, Oskar Dominik, 12 Ciaran Kenny, 15 AJ Long.

Kerry: 1 Ben O’ Sullivan, 2 Sam Moriarty, 3 Iarla O’ Donavan, 4 Michael Carmody, 6 Kian Cronin, 7 Rian Foley, 9 Mason Sheehy Elston, 10 Nathan Anthony, 11 Eric Corcoran.

Subs Used; 5 Daniel O’ Leary, 8 Eoghan O’ Driscoll, 13 Denys Moiseiev, 20 Eanna Leahy.

Referee: Chris Sheridan.

Wicklow Senior B Schools Football

 Anyone in attendance in Pearse Park wouldn’t have thought they were attending a senior b final in Wicklow as Gaelcholaiste Na Mara bet local rivals East Glendalough by 5 points.

It was the away side who opened the scoring first before Charlie Meirtneach rattled in the opening goal of the game inside the first seven minutes. Both sides traded with frees then with captain Brian Ó hUrthuile splitting the posts from range. The Wicklow town side then managed to goal against the run of play before that man Meirtneach fired into the net for the second time in the game. The home side defence were holding out well with the youngest player on the pitch Jack O’ Diomsaigh  showing experience beyond his years. Dylan Ó Leannáín finished off the scoring for the Arklow side leaving them two points up at the interval.

It was East Glendalough that flew out of the blocks at the beginning of the half firing over four points in a row in between a solitary response from Dylan Ó Leannáín again.  It was the home side that wrestled back control of the tie with scores from  Ó hUrthuile , Seosamh O’ Caoindealbháin, and Meirtneach with an outrageous score from underneath the stand .  With the game in the melting pot raised the final white flag before Fenn  Ó hUallacháin burst through the middle too  put two points between the sides. The final score of the game finished the tie of completely as Meirtneach raised a final green flag as to ensure his sides five point win.

 Adam O’ Laoire;  Jack O’ Diomsaigh, , Luke Mac Craith, Tomás Ó Faoláin, ; Seosamh O’ Caoindealbháin; (0-1) Brian Mac Cathmhaoil,  Diarmuid Ó Raghallaigh , Christopher Ó Briain ,Fenn Ó hUallacháin (0-1); Patrick Leccardi,  Brian Ó hUrthuile (0-2) ,Charlie Meirtneach (3-1); Tomás Ó Raghallaigh , Jack Ó Braoin,  Dylan Ó Leannáín (0-2)

Subs Tadhg Ó Sé for Jack Ó Braoin, Aaron Mac Aodha for Tomás Ó Raghallaigh 

Sth Leinster P.P Schools Junior Football Division 1 Section 2-Final

                                    

Sth Leinster P.P Schools

Junior Football Division 1 Section 2-Final

Gaelchólaiste Na Mara  ( Wicklow) 1-10

Colaiste Abhainn Rí Callan 2-8

Eoin Horkan

Pearse Park

 

Who ever said there was no football in Kilkenny! It was Callans’s day in Wicklow as they won the south Leinster title by a solitary point last Thursday.

After a delayed start to this  match the visitors to Pearse park didn’t let this stop them as they flew out of the blocks. It was clear that the wind would play a big part in this game and that was the case as Callan played long balls in the early phases of the game reaping the rewards as corner forward Robbie Jackman and midfielder Tim Doherty raised the opening white flags of the game. It was the turn of   Paul Hanrahan who gathered a long ball before firing into the back of the net as Callan looked in control. Charlie Meirtneach  narrowed the gap with a cultured effort from outside the exclusion zone.

This small reprieve didn’t stop the Kilkenny men as they went on to fire over the next four scores with two coming from the boot of dangerous inside man Noah Cahill, before Hanrahan added to his tally. The final score of this onslaught came from wing forward Ned O’ Meara who drove forward with the aid of the breeze. With eight  minutes to go in the half Cian Ó Broin narrowed the gap again. Callans last two scores of the half came from Jackman from play before the aforementioned Cahill slotted a forty five in between a fine left footed effort from Fenn Ó hUallacháin , leaving eight points between the sides at the interval.

With the breeze against them in the second half it was Callan who made light work of this as the aforementioned Cahill drove a high ball towards the post that landed into the back of the net to give his side a huge advantage to hold on too.

The second half turned into a carbon copy of the first after that early goal as the home side pushed forwards at every opportunity with Meirtneach and Ó  hUallacháin narrowing the gap in between an effort from substitute Aaron Mac Aodha. With GCM slowly turning the screw it was clear that this game was far from over , after a goal mouth scramble the ball ended up in the Kilkenny net  off the hands of goalie Zac Evans.  The Arklow side were making positional changes and one of these paid off as Seosamh O’ Caoindealbháin  moved forward to split the posts before Kyle Mac na Mhuillin drove over a forty five. With minutes to go in the tie and the game there for the taking Ó  hUallacháin drove another effort over from play. The final score of the game came from the boot of Brian Mac Cathmhaoil. This come back wasn’t enough as Callan held on for victory.

 Gaelchólaiste Na Mara; Adam O’ Laoire; Zach Ó Tuathail, Seosamh O’ Caoindealbháin (0-1), Luke Mac Craith, Kyle Mac na Mhuillin (0-1 45), Brian Mac Cathmhaoil (0-1), Jack O’ Diomsaigh; Callum De Róiste, Fenn Ó hUallacháin (0-3 1f); Harry De Faoite, Charlie Meirtneach (0-2), Jack Ó Braoin; Dylan Ó Loinsigh, Cian Mac Réamoinn, Cian O Broin (0-1)

Subs Used: Jack Mac Fhlionn for Zack Ó Tuathail , Aaron Mac Aodha (0-1) for Harry De Faoite Cian Ó’ Nualáin for Cian Ó Broin

 

Colasite Abhainn Rí: Zac Evans; Luke Power, Aidan Comerford, Adam Doyle, Eoin O Shea, Eoin Sheill,Tom Power; Tim Doherty (0-1), Sean Lawton; Pa Gibbs (0-1f), Ryan Dononvan Cooke, Ned O’ Meara; Noah Cahill (1-3 1 45), Paul Hanrahan(1-1), Robbie Jackman (0-2).

Subs used Shane McGrath for Paul Hanrahan.

Referee Kieron Kenny.

Mayo vs Wexford Inter league semi final ( Mayo News)

 All Ireland U16 Semi Final

Wexford 0

Mayo 1

C Carley O.G 25

Eoin Horkan

Bunclody AFC

 

Mayo’s  U16s girls narrowly defeated Wexford in the sunny southeast Sunday afternoon meaning they will play either Kerry or near neighbours Sligo/ Leitrim in an All-Ireland final in May.

The home side who produced the opening chance inside the opening  minutes when Izzy Walsh collected the ball on the edge of the Mayo box before firing  her effort wide of the upright. Wexford couldn’t make much of there early control of the game as the Mayo defence stood strong any time they made inroads into the final third .Mayo’s first half chance of the game came from a long high ball which caused consternation in the Wexford defence as the ball was heading towards the goal Bea Clancy managed to get back into her goal before clearing the danger.

Both sides were finding it difficult to trouble either goal up until halfway through the half when Wexford fashioned a corner which landed  at the feet of Farrin Wolohan whose goal bound effort went over the crossbar. The home side kept pilling on the pressure as the half went on. It was against the run of play that the deadlock was broken as Isobel Phillips  broke down the wing after a quick free kick  before firing in a  sumptuous cross in the box which was diverted into her own net by Caoimhe Carley. Leaving the away side a goal up at the interval.

After the break Mayo started to control possession in the middle as Kayla Doherty along with Muireann Nolan managed to gain a foothold. It was this control that resulted in a  Doherty effort that was saved by Clancy. Wexford almost levelled  the tie fifteen minutes into the half as Lucia Donohue broke through the Mayo rear-guard  as she was about to pull the trigger and level the tie Isobel Phillips expertly disposed her and came away with the ball. In the next attack Wolohan controlled a ball from a corner but her angled effort flew wide of the far post. The home sides created another guilt edge chance as Walsh broke through again, but as Heffernan advanced from her goal line the pressure paid off as Walsh’s effort narrowly missed the top of the net.

This was the last  goal bound effort in the tie as the westerners held firm. The final ten minutes of the game were expertly managed by the away side. With minutes left in the tie a corner was floated to the edge of the box, the ball ended up with Emily Jennings but her well timed volley flew back of the crossbar.

 

 

Wexford

Bea Clancy, Caoimhe Carley, Abbie Gaffney, Farrin Wolohan, Jorja Hennell, Layla Stafford, Lucia Donohue, Eva O’ Gorman, Ebony Harris Burke, Izzy Walsh, Keelin Barron

Subs: Laura McCarthy, Ava Wallace

 

Mayo

Sarah Heaney, Isobel Phillips, Emma Walsh, Emily Jennings, Rebecca Moran, Muireann Nolan, Maura Hughes, Kayla Doherty, Ashleagh Salmon, Kate Brennan, Christina McEvilly.

Subs Used: Naoise Heffernan ,Alyssa Murphy Roisín Horkan, Helen Murphy

Ref: Ger Morris.

 

Mayo vs Wexford U16 Inter league Semi final ( Western People)

 

All Ireland U16 Semi Final

Wexford 0

Mayo 1

Eoin Horkan at Bunclody AFC

 

It was Mayo’s day down in the sunny southeast as an early first half goal was enough to see them into an All-Ireland final against either Kerry or near neighbours Leitrim/ Sligo in May.

It was the home side who carved out the opening chance inside the opening five minutes when Izzy Walsh collected the ball on the edge of the Mayo box before dragging her effort wide of the upright. Wexford couldn’t make much of there early control of the game as the Mayo defence stood strong any time they made inroads into the final third of the pitch. Mayo’s first half chance of the game came from a long high ball which caused consternation in the Wexford defence as the ball was heading towards the goal Bea Clancy managed to get back into her goal before clearing the danger.

Both sides were finding it difficult to trouble either goal up until halfway through the half when Wexford manufactured a corner which resulted in the ball landing at the feet of Farrin Wolohan who fired over with the goal at her mercy. The home side kept pilling on the pressure as the half went on. It was against the run of play that the deadlock was broken as Isobel Phillips  broke down the wing after a quick free kick  before firing in a dangerous cross in the box which was diverted into her own net by Caoimhe Carley. The half finished off with neither side creating any chances of note as midfielders Layla Stafford and Kayla Doherty battled to gain control of the tie.

After the interval it was Mayo who started to control the tie more as Doherty along with Muireann Nolan managed to gain a foothold in the middle of the park. It was this control that resulted in an effort from Doherty that was saved by Clancy early in the half. Wexford nearly managed to level the tie fifteen minutes into the half as Lucia Donohue broke through the Mayo rear-guard even rounding the goalie but as she was about to put the ball into the empty  net Isobel Phillips managed to  track back on her blind side before disposing her with a perfectly timed challenge In the next attack Wolohan controlled a ball expertly from a corner but her angled effort flew wide of the far post. The home sides onslaught of the Mayo goal continued as Walsh broke through again, this time her controlled effort as the substitute Heffernan advanced of the line narrowly flew over the bar.

This was the last time in this tie that the home side managed to trouble the westerner’s goal. The final ten minutes of the game were expertly managed by the away side. With minutes left in the tie a corner was floated to the edge of the box, the ball ended up landing at Emily Jennings  feet but her well controlled volley flew back of the crossbar.

After the final whistle we got the thoughts of Mayo mangers  Ryan Merchant and Sinead Mulhern.

Merchant believes “ It was an excellent game  in sunny conditions.” He goes on to note  that Mayo “ didn’t play too well in the first half and that the girls were very nervous. He explained  how “ they settled into it in the second half and outplayed Wexford and fully deserved their win.”

Looking ahead to the final Mulhern added “ they need to keep progressing at training .. and prevent injuries especially with so many girls playing Gaelic Football for the county.”

 

 

Wexford: Bea Clancy, Caoimhe Carley, Abbie Gaffney, Farrin Wolohan, Jorja Hennell, Layla Stafford, Lucia Donohue, Eva O’ Gorman, Ebony Harris Burke, Izzy Walsh, Keelin Barron Subs: Laura McCarthy (for Keelin Barron 68), Ava Wallace (for O’ Gorman 74)

 

Mayo: Sarah Heaney, Isobel Phillips, Emma Walsh, Emily Jennings, Rebecca Moran, Muireann Nolan, Maura Hughes, Kayla Doherty, Ashleagh Salmon, Kate Brennan, Christina McEvilly. Subs: Naoise Heffernan (for Heaney 59), Alyssa Murphy (for Moran 59), Roisín  Horkan (for Salmon 72), Helen Murphy (for McEvilly 78)

Ref: Ger Morris.

Wexford vs Mayo U16 Interleague semi final (Wexford)

 

All Ireland U16 Semi Final

Wexford 0

Mayo 1

Eoin Horkan

 Bunclody AFC

 

It wasn’t to be for Wexford today as Mayo manged to win this tie by a solitary first half goal.

It was the home side who carved out the opening chance inside the opening five minutes when Izzy Walsh collected the ball on the edge of the Mayo box before dragging her effort wide of the upright. Wexford couldn’t make much of there early control of the game as the Mayo defence stood strong any time they made inroads into the final third of the pitch. Mayo’s first half chance of the game came from a long high ball which caused consternation in the Wexford defence as the ball was heading towards the goal Bea Clancy managed to get back into her goal before clearing the danger.

Both sides were finding it difficult to trouble either goal up until halfway through the half when Wexford manufactured a corner which resulted in the ball landing at the feet of Farrin Wolohan who fired over with the goal at her mercy. The home side kept pilling on the pressure as the half went on. It was against the run of play that the deadlock was broken as Isobel Phillips  broke down the wing after a quick free kick  before firing in a dangerous cross in the box which was diverted into her own net by Caoimhe Carley. The half finished off with neither side creating any chances of note as midfielders Layla Stafford and Kayla Doherty battled to gain control of the tie.

After the interval it was Mayo who started to control the tie more as Doherty along with Muireann Nolan managed to gain a foothold in the middle of the park. It was this control that resulted in an effort from Doherty that was saved by Clancy early in the half. Wexford nearly managed to level the tie fifteen minutes into the half as Lucia Donohue broke through the Mayo rear-guard even rounding the goalie but as she was about to put the ball into the empty  net Isobel Phillips managed to  track back on her blind side before disposing her with a perfectly timed challenge In the next attack Wolohan controlled a ball expertly from a corner but her angled effort flew wide of the far post. The home sides onslaught of the Mayo goal continued as Walsh broke through again, this time her controlled effort as the substitute Heffernan advanced of the line narrowly cleared the bar.

This was the last time in this tie that the home side managed to trouble the westerner’s goal. The final ten minutes of the game were expertly managed by the away side. With minutes left in the tie a corner was floated to the edge of the box, Emily Jennings’s controlled volley flew back of the crossbar .

 Wexford: Bea Clancy;  Caoimhe Carley, Abbie Gaffney, Farrin Wolohan, Jorja Hennell; Layla Stafford ( Capt.), Lucia Donohue, Eva O’ Gorman, Ebony Harris Burke;  Izzy Walsh, Keelin Barron Subs- Laura McCarthy for  Keelin Barron (68), Ava Wallace for O’ Gorman (74).

 Mayo: Sarah Heaney; Isobel Phillips, Emma Walsh, Emily Jennings, Rebecca Moran; Muireann Nolan, Maura Hughes ( Capt.)., Kayla Doherty, Ashleagh Salmon; Kate Brennan, Christina McEvilly. Subs - Naoise Heffernan for Heaney (59), Alyssa Murphy for Moran (59), Roisín  Horkan for Salmon (72), Helen Murphy for McEvilly (78).

Ref: Ger Morris.