Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 18/07/2018

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – The lads had 2 tough games last week against Dromahair and Annaduff. We travelled to Dromahair on Wednesday evening and found ourselves a goal down in the first minute and worse almost followed as Dromahair missed a penalty in the 4^th minute as well as a coupof veryery scorable chances. We got on the scoreboard in the 7^th minute when Shane Beirne fisted a point quickly followed by a point from play from Caleb Duffy. The home side had the next 2 points before we hit 4 points on the trot between the 16^th and 24^th minute from James Flynn, Caleb Duffy (2) & Martin Beirne. Dromahair hit back with 3 points of their own to lead 1-05 to 0-6 at the break. The home side kicked on after the interval and points in the 32^nd & 34^th minute saw them lead by 4. Martin Beirne landed a free in reply but another free in the 42^nd minute proved to be their last score. The home side were reduced to 14 men and played a rearguard action to protect their lead. Martin Beirne in the 47^th minute and a long range Diarmuid McKiernan free left 2 points in it with 10 minutes remaining. We were unable to find a way through in that time and it was the first minute of injury time when Bryan Beirne landed a long range score to bring us within one. As time was running out Martin Raftery was the hero when he popped up with the equaliser in the 4^th minute of stoppage time to secure a share of the spoils. In a must win game on Saturday evening we came out on top in a tight encounter with table toppers Annaduff. Again another slow start saw us trail 1-04 to 0-01 at the end of the opening quarter. The visitors raced into a 3 point lead in 7 minutes before Caleb Duffy pointed from play after great work from Kyle Flynn in defence. Annaduff added another point and then as they dominated possession struck for a goal on 12 minutes. Martin Beirne replied with a free and then in the 20^th minute hit the net to bring us back into the game. Thomas Mulvey added a point from play and in the 26^th minute Ciaran Walsh got on the end of a move to strike for our second goal and put us in the lead for the first time. However on the stroke of half time Annaduff were awarded a penalty & converted to leave the interval score 2-04 to 2-03 to the visitors. Annaduff had the first 2 points of the second half inside 2 minutes but Caleb Duffy was on hand in the 33^rd minute to grab our third goal & level the game. Both sides missed chances before Annaduff edged ahead again in the 42^nd minute. Martin Beirne converted a free to level again going into the last quarter. Annaduff scored from a free to lead again on 49 minutes but this was short lived as Martin Raftery broke up field to level once more. Diarmuid McKiernan converted a pressure 45 after missing a couple earlier with 5 minutes remaining. When Annaduff hit a great long range equaliser in the 58^th minute it looked like they would secure the point they needed to confirm promotion. However with the game in injury time Caleb Duffy hit a free and then added a final point from play after a brilliant interception by David Wynne to close out the game on a score line of 3-08 to 2-09.Scorers: Martin Beirne 1-03; Caleb Duffy 1-03; Ciaran Walsh 1-00; Thomas Mulvey 0-01; Martin Raftery 0-01. Our last game this weekend is a must win match against Cloone in Cloone so best of luck to the team & management.

St. Francis Ladies – Well done to the ladies who got the championship off to a good start with a well deserved win over Mohill on Sunday morning. The final score was 3-13 to 1-07 with goals from Ailish Cornyn, Ciara McTigue & Maeve Daly the difference. We play Fenagh this Sunday but no details of fixture as yet. Best of luck to the panel and to Paul & Gareth.

U-17’s – The U-17’s begin their championship campaign with 2 away games to Drumkeerin & Leitrim Gaels. We will have a report next week. Best of luck to all concerned.

U-13’s – The lads were just pipped by a late goal in the park against Fenagh on Thursday evening last on a scoreline of 2-09 to 1-10. We travel to Gortletteragh on Thursday evening throw in at 7:30pm. Best of luck to team & management.

U-11’s – We are hosting St. Marys in a blitz in the park on Friday at 7pm.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Many thanks to Shane O’Rourke and his team of coaches who looked after over 180 kids so well last week in Drumshanbo.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 09-17-21-23. The prize winners of €20 each were: Rose McLoughlin, Carrick-on-Shannon; Carmel Smith, Drumshanbo; Rosalie Logan, Creenagh; Ann Mulvaney, Glangevlin; Shane Beirne, Mahanagh. The jackpot now stands at €2,200.

Wedding Bells – Congratulations and best wishes to Francie McManus and Ailish Roddy who were married in Aughnasheelin on Saturday and celebrated with family and friends in Meath later in the day.