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Monday 30 June 2008

Clann na nGael Notes

Minor Summer League
The minors beat Padraig Pearses in Cushla Park last Wednesday by 10 points, 5-8 to 1-10, a scoreline which flattered Clann. They play St Brigids next in Kiltoom at 8pm on Wednesday. Congratulations to Clann players Darragh Lennon and Cathal Shine who made significant contributions to Roscommonʼs victory over All-Ireland champions Galway in Tuam last Saturday evening. The lads dug deep to secure a late draw and then went on to edge out a one point win after extra-time.

U-14 Championship
The U-14 play Boyle on Thursday in their first championship match at 7pm in Johnstown. They are in a tough group with Boyle, Roscommon Gaels and Castlerea with the top two getting through to the knockout stages.

Clann na nGael 8-10 St Ronans 5-2
Pride of the Club goes to The Connaughtons of Clonark U-12 Division 3 team who defeated St Ronans in a very eiting game in Johnstown on Sunday. This was their first win and it came after a good first half and despite a strong comeback from St Ronans, Clann rallied and finished in style with several good scores. Evan Cunniffe in goal pulled some excellent saves off in the second-half and the rest of the team responded by defending well and taking chances at the other end.
Team: Evan Cunniffe, David Ward, Damian Duff, Patrick OʼBrien, Keelan Naughton, Ronan McAlary, Conor McAlary, David Griffin, Darragh Lennon, Sean McManus, Sean Kenny, Ian Naughton, Joshua Hearney, Peter Foley.

Also The Connaughtons of Clonark sponsored U-12 Division 1 team beat Western Gaels convincing in Frenchpark on Sunday.
Team: Dylan Coglan, Connor Lennon, Gary Mannion, Dean Tobin, Jonathon Murray, Martin Flannery, Kieran Connaughton, Jamie Fahy, Jack Connaughton, Aaron OʼReilly, Cian McManus, David McManus, Mark Shine, Cathal Callinan, Dylan Earle, Sean Fallon.

Community Games U-10 Boys Final
Drum/Clonown lost to Kiltoom/Cam in Community Games Final in Johnstown. The lads worked very hard on the night. Niall Connaughton is wished a speedy recovery and also the team management would like to thank all who helped out on the night.
Team: Patrick OʼBrien, Liam Donnelly, Eoin Cunningham, David Fortune, Ciaran Murray, Anthony Kelly, Seamus Henry, Darren Kildea, Sean Fallon, Connor Farrell, Eoin OʼNeill, Michael Griffin, Niall Connaughton, Michael McManus, Dylan Maloney, Thomas Bannon, Paul McManus, Eoin Fallon, Calum OʼBrien, Conor Costello.

Community Games U-12 Girls Semi-Final
Drum/Clonown 5-5, Kiltoom/Cam 3-0.
Drum/Clonown were always in control leading 3-1 to 0-0 at half-time and it was only in the last few minutes that Kiltoom/Cam got their goals. In the Final however Drum/Clonown were defeated by AFK on Saturday by 3-4 to 0-4.

Feile Finals in Cavan
Best of luck to the U-14 girls who travel to Cavan next weekend for the Feile Finals. They have worked hard over the last few months and hopefully they will have a great weekend. They are in a group with Laragh and Drumlane of Cavan and Armagh Harps. First game is at 2.15pm on Friday against the host club Laragh in Stradone.

Group C Fixtures
Friday 2.15pm - Drumlane-Cavan V Armagh Harps - Miltown
Friday 2.15pm - Laragh-Cavan V Clann na nGael - Stradone
Saturday 9.30am - Drumlane V Clann na nGael - Miltown
Saturday 10.15am - Laragh V Armagh Harps - Miltown
Saturday 11.45am - Drumlane V Laragh - Miltown
Saturday 12.30pm - Armagh Harps V Clann na nGael - Miltown

Semi Final
Saturday 6pm - Winner Group C V Winner Group D - Kilnaleck

Final
Sunday 12pm - Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan

Clann U-10 Girls fielded two 11a-side teams in the Summer League against St Brigids in Kiltoom last Tuesday evening. They performed brilliantly in both games and now play Four Roads in the next round of games in Johnstown on Tuesday 1st July.

Roscommon Ladies
Roscommon Intermediate Ladies play Clare in their First Round championship match in Johnstown next Sunday 6th July at 3pm. This is a tough opener for Roscommon in a 5 team group as Clare are Division 2 champions.

Results
OʼGara Cup
Clann na nGael(2) 2-3, St Bridgets 1-5
Mid-South Division 4 League
Clann na nGael 1-11, Roscommon Gaels 0-10
ACC U-10 League
Clann na nGael 0-2, Mountbellew 3-2
Minor Summer League
Clann na nGael 5-8, Padraig Pearses 1-10
U-12 Division 1
Clann na nGael 3-19, Western Gaels 0-3
U-12 Division 3
Clann na nGael 8-10 St Ronans 5-2

Fixtures
Saturday 5th July
OʼGara Cup, Clann na nGael(2) v St Dominics in Knockcroghery at 7.30pm.
Wednesday 2nd July
Summer Minor League, Clann na nGael v St Brigids in Kiltoom at 8pm.
Thursday 3rd July
U-14 Championship, Clann na nGael v Boyle in Johnstown at 7pm.