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Veteran marksman Paul Taylor showcased his enduring quality when illuminating Eastern Harps 10-point victory over Glencar-Manorhamilton in yesterdays one-sided clash at Markievicz Park.

Taylor scored 1-6 — all seven scores coming in the opening half — and his well-finished goal, from Danny OGradys pass, capped a brilliant first-half performance by the Sligo champions that saw them lead 1-9 to 1-2 at the break.

The winners, whose reward is a meeting with Mayos Ballaghaderreen next month, were given an early score when their opponents struck for 1-1 in the opening two minutes.

Pat Hickeys decisive flick of a breaking ball in the goalmouth for a somewhat fortuitous goal and Dominic Kellys excellent point from a sideline kick provided Glencar-Manor with an early platform — which they failed to build on.

Inspired

Eastern Harps, inspired by Taylor, Ross Donovan, John Rafferty and Danny OGrady, landed the next four points and although James Glancys 23rd-minute free put the visitors back in front, 1-2 to 0-4, this lead was short-lived as the winners notched 1-5 without reply over the next 10 minutes.

Glencar-Manor did raise their game for the first 15 minutes of the second-half and scored three points — but what they needed were goals.

Adrian Croal and substitute Alan Sweeney did get shots on target but Ross Donovan, Eastern Harps excellent full-back, made a couple of telling blocks.

After their lead was trimmed to five points, 1-10 to 1-5, Eastern Harps moved through the gears once again — keeping their opponents scoreless for the last 15 minutes and adding a further five points, the standout scores coming from Danny OGrady and midfielder Tony Taylor, younger brother of match-winner Paul.

scorers — Eastern Harps: P Taylor 1-6 (1f), D OGrady 0-4, T Taylor 0-2, J Rafferty, T Cryan, R Hannon (1f) 0-1 each. Glencar-Manorhamilton: P Gilmartin 1-0, D Kelly 0-2 (1sl), G Hickey (1f), J Glancy (1f), A Sweeney 0-1each.

Eastern Harps — B McHugh; K Cryan, R Donovan, S King; P McGovern, B Phillips, K Gallagher; T Taylor, P Grady; M Doddy, J Rafferty, T Cryan; R Hannon, P Taylor, D OGrady. Subs: P Rafferty for K Gallagher (inj); S Gallagher for T Cryan; S Dorrian for M Doddy.

Glencar-Manorhamilton — G Loughlin; M Poinard, S Devaney, T McDonald; S Loughlin, A OFlynn, D Poinard; F McGourty, D Sweeney; D Kelly, P Gilmartin, R McGourty; G Hickey, J Glancy, A Croal. Subs: A Sweeney for F McGourty, P McGuire for D Poinard (inj), B McDonald for R McGourty, A McDonald for Gary Hickey; Gerry Hickey for A Croal.

REF — P McGovern (Galway).

 

 

 

22-Oct-08 by Irish Independant.ie

This coming Sunday is a big day for 2 of our club teams as both Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughnasheelin head for Markievicz Park to participate in their respective Connacht Championship club games.

Aughnasheelin meet St Molaise Gaels who claimed the Sligo Intermediate championship last Saturday against Coolaney/Mullinabreen.  A full report of this game is available on www.coolaneymullinabreena.com   The winners of this game will go on to participate in the semifinal against the Galway Champions on November 2nd.  The Mayo and Roscommon champions also meet in the semifinal on the same date.   Aughnasheelin managed a draw against neighbours Kiltubrid in the league game at the weekend and this game will hopefully help them shake off the effects of recent celebrations as they prepare for their throw-in at 1:30pm  on Sunday.

Glencar/Manorhamilton, the new County champions, must also put their celebrations on hold as they form part of the double header in Sligo.  Eastern Harps are their opponents and Easter Harps took over as Sligo Champions one hour after Glencar/Manor claimed their crown.  Manor would also have benefited from last weekends league action and theyve kept to their winning ways with a victory on Saturday evening over Annaduff.  The premliminary game is scheduled for 3:15pm and the winners will meet the Mayo champions on Nov 9th.

 

 

15-Oct-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Congratulations to newly crowned County Champions Glencar/Manorhamilton and to Intermediate Champions Aughnasheelin on their fantastic wins today.  Brief reports will follow in the coming days.  No doubt James Molloy will upload photos when he gets a chance to stop clicking in the aftermath of his adopted homes win.

 

Final scores: 

Senior Championship – Bornacoola 0-07     2-09   Glencar/Manor

Intermediate Championship –  Aughnasheelin   0-12    1-08   Drumkeerin

Minor A Championship –  Garadice Gaels   1-09     1-09   St Francis

Junior A Championship – Postponed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

05-Oct-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Brief report on the semifinal:

St Marys had an impressive start to the Masonite Senior Championship semifinal with 3 unanswered points from Ray Mulvey, Daniel Lowe and Nicholas McWeeney before Fintan McGourty from Glencar Manor registered their first point. Three more points for Marys followed from Jimmy Guckian, Ray Mulvey and Gene Bohan. In the 13th minute Gary Hickey scored a free for Manor with Dominic Kelly following 1 minute later. St Marys replied with 2 points from Ray Mulvey and a Gene Bohan free while Glencar Manor squandered 3 chances wide of the posts. The half ended St Marys 0-08 to 0-03 in front on the score board and playing by far the best football. Glencar Manor had a lot of work to do and needed to start playing as a team.

The second half promised much but delivered little in the first 17 minutes, that was to change however towards the end. Glencar Manor made one substitutions in that period and it proved very important as Pat Gilmartin entered the fray and started to steady the ship at midfield. He also got into the action immediately as he scored the first point of the half. St Marys squandered several chances as they hit 6 wides in the opening quarter. Dominic Kelly was next to score for Manor and then the first sign of a come back as Gary Hickey got in for a fisted goal off a Dominic Kelly pass. DrawnÓgame and the place came to life. Marys hit another wide before Ray Mulvey scored a point on the 22nd minute from a free. Ronan McGoarty fisted Glencar Manor back into a drawnÓgame. Several St Marys substitutions followed Breain Farrell for N Commerton, Brian ODonnell for C Cuniffe. Meanwhile Brian McDonald brought Glencar Manor score to 1-07, they were now 1 point ahead of the county champions.

St Marys Breain Farrell managed to break through several tackles to plant the ball in the Manor net and Marys now moved 2 ahead. The noise from the stand was deafening as the game moved to injury time. Brian McDonald missed a vital chance for Manor but he made up for it in the 32nd minute with a point from a long range free. 1 point separated them. Then the killer blow as Gary Hickey registered his second goal and in the 3rd minute of injury time Manor went ahead again. This was the last score as 30 seconds later the game came to an end as Marys exited the championship.

Glencar Manorhamilton now have 1 week to prepare for the final against Bornacoola which is fixed for 3pm on Sunday next.

 

 

28-Sep-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The following is the official communication from the CCC regarding the scheduling of the county finals.  The Junior & Intermediate are on Saturday 4th Oct while the Minor and Senior are on the following day on Sunday Oct 5th.

 

Please note the following decision as made at the meeting of CCC Liatroma of 24 Mean Fomhair concerning upcoming Championship Finals 2008:

 

04 Deireadh Fomhair 2008:

JFC A Final

Aislinne v Gaeil na hAilne

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada 3.15pm

 

 

IFC Final

Achadh na Sileann v Droim Caorthainn

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada 5.00pm

 

 

 

05 Deireadh Fomhair 2008

MFC A Final

Gaeil Gairdeas v Naomh Prionsias

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada 1.15pm

 

 

Masonite SFC Final

Barr na Cuille v Gaeil an Chairthe/Cluainin or Naomh Muire

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada 3.00pm

 

Note: Sunday times revised at CCC 28/9

 

 

25-Sep-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Nine out of fourteen fixtures were completed over a weekend that proved to be another washout  as only half of yesterdays games were played while the Senior semifinal was postponed due to an appeal.

The four Saturday evening games went ahead and in the Intermediate Championship Aughnasheelin booked their place in the Final after their close 2pt victory over Gortletteragh.  Dromahaire and Drumkeerin could not be seperated and must do it all over again next Saturday evening at 4pm in Páirc Seán.  Allen Gaels fought off relegation with a convincing win over Aughawillan who now face Intermediate championship football for 2009.

In what turned out to be the only game of the Senior championship this weekend Kiltubrid and Bornacoola met in the semifinal on Saturday evening and  the Bors pulled off a deserved 2 point victory on a scoreline of 1-10 to 3-02.  They were behind at half time 0-5 to Kiltubrids 3 goals  in what was an unusual half time score but they played the better brand of football in the second half and they grinded back Kiltubrids lead to go ahead in the 56th minute from an opportunist goal that was well taken.

On Sunday in Junior A  Mohill managed to get past Melvin Gaels by the slimiest of margins in the Quarterfinal replay.  In Junior B Cloone conceded to Kiltubrid as 3 other games fell victim to the wet weather.  Dromahaire defeated Aughnasheelin and Glencar/Manor pipped St Caillins in their respective group games.

Two of the four Junior C games were fulfilled as St Osnetts & Sean OHeslins recorded victories over Leitrim Gaels and Glenfarne/Kilty respectively.

Later in the afternoon the Intermediate relegation final between Aughavas and Ballinaglera was postponed as the persistent rain caused Páirc Seán to water log.

 

 

15-Sep-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO