Mungret St. Pauls Newsletter 2 June 2015

Junior Ladies FootballOn Sunday the Junior Footballers took on St. Ailbes in the Junior League County Final in Monaleen. With a great mix of youth and experience Mungret started the better with early goals from Niamh O'Keeffe, Joanne Foley and 1-03 from the boot of Niamh Cooke. Ailbes pulled it back before the half time whistle scoring 3-01 but a great long range point from Karen Gibbs saw Mungret go in at half time leading 3-04 to 3-01.

The second half ebbed and flowed with both sides exchanging scores. Great work from Aine Ryan, Aisling Dee and Niamh Foley maximized the possession from a Mungret point of view. Another well take point from Karen Gibbs got Mungret up and running but Ailbes responded with 1-03 to pull ahead. Mungret replied immediately with 2 goals in 2 minutes from Niamh O'Keeffe and Joanne Foley to make the last 10 minutes tantalizing to watch. 'Goal scoring machine' from the previous night Cathering Murphy came out of goals for the last 10 minutes and Aine Coughlan got the task to keep the sheet clean in a nail biting finish. Tha girls that had played in the senior final the previous night were showing the effects of it. Great credit to them for digging deep and to stay going to the final whistle. Special mention to the junior debutants Clare O'Meara, Rachel Fennell and Karin Mason who won their first medal at a senior age. Points from O'Keeffe and Murphy and an incredible save from Aine Coughlan ensured the silverware was heading to Mungret this year. Final Score Mungret 5-07 St. Ailbes 5-05. Captain Aine Coughlan accepted the cup on behalf of the team. Team on the day Cathering Murphy, Niamh O'Keeffe, Joanne Foley, Aine Ryan, Aisling Dee, Niamh Foley, Clare O'Meara, Karen Gibbs, Rachel Fennell, Karin Mason, Niamh Cooke, Aine Coughlan, Caoimhe O'Neill, Julie Mangan, Leshia Horgan, Leah O'Carroll, Sarah O'Brien, Martina O'Brien and Ailish McKenna. Photos available on facebook from this match.

Limerick Junior FootballWell done to Killian Ryan who was part of the Limerick Football victory over Clare last weekend he cae on at centre forward and was central to the victory scoring 2 points. Well done Killian and your team mates.

Senior Ladies Football:Last Saturday evening Mungret took on Murroe/Boher in the Final of the Senior League County Final in South Liberties. This was an eagerly anticipated tie between the 2013 senior county champions against the 2014 Junior All Ireland club Champions. With the pitch in perfect conditions and the weather wet and windy it was Murroe/Boher that got out of the blocks forst with 1-01 scored before a reply from Mungret from Marie Curtin's at a difficult angle that found Niamh O'Keeffe 20 yards in front of the Murrow/Boher goals. While being heavily marked O'Keeffe found Catherine Murphy at the edge of the box and Ca dived in spectacular fashion and fisted the ball in the back of the net and saw Mungret get back into the game. M/B kicked 2 more points to pull ahead but it was Claire Coughlan who soloed 40 yards and buried the ball in the back of the net in an incredible individual effort to level the game at the stroke of half time. This was a very physical encounter with neither side giving an inch throughout the game. The second half started better for M/B with 4 points being converted from play and the response was points from Fiona Magan and Marie Curtin. The backs had a tough job defending with a strong wind in their face but Karen Gibbs, Susan Fitzgerald, Olivia and Martina Giltenane were giving it all they had to keep Mungret in the game. M/B had pulled ahead by 3 points and looked to be in control of the game but the girls from Mungret's 'never say die' attitude was evident when a 50/50 ball between niamh O'Keeffe and the M/B back saw Niamh flick the ball to the veteran Catherine Murphy who duly stick the ball in the back of the net against the run of play. With seconds left on the clock and Mungret a point behind a free was awarded to Mungret 25 yards in front of the goal. The task was left to Marie Curtin and she cooly slotted a point over in the last kick of the game to see the sides draw level at full time. Final Score Mungret 3-03 Murroe/Boher 1-09. The replay may be in a few weeks but we will let people know as the replay promises to be another epic battle.

U14 Hurling

The U14 division 3 team got their 2015 championship underway at home against Templeglantine last Wednesday 27th May. Most of our players are underage again next year, so while they are getting great experience, they are also yielding in physical size against many opponents, as waas the case here. We were floundering from the off, and trailed at half time. However the value of playing a competition like this was shown in the second half, where we put a number of attacks togethere and managed to raise the white flag from a pointed free. Billy Molyneaux from the U12 squad had come on at half time and made a big impace at full back. Fianl score here was 6-07 to 0-01 the team was as follows Conor Murtagh, David Hassett, Ben O'Sullivan, Ewan O'Dea, Tom Morrisson, Eamonn Flahivve, Conor O'Halloran, Ciaran Kenny, Conor Galvin, Cathal Joy, Barry Duff, Keith McKeogh, Harry Page, Darragh Ryan, Ben O'Curry, Billy Molyneaux

A t the same time the division 1 tean were facing the Féile semi final battle of Ballybrown in Ballybrown. This match showed to the supporters how this team have come so far as they did not let Ballybrown rattle them and came out winners 2-07 to 0-05.

U14 Football

Our 2002 squad, all of whom are underage again next year, crossed the county boundry into Clare last Tuesday 26th for a challange match against Parteen. This was a tremenously competitive encounter and we put up a great show despite missing a host of regulars. In fact we had no subs at all on the night so everyone had to go full tilt for the 40 minites. We got a great early lift from a David Barry goal, but we were pegged back to level terms by half time. A Conor Galvin point and a great Tom Morrisson goal seemed to restore us to the driving seat but we were caught on the hop by 2 late goals to go under 3-00 to 2-02. Still, this was a great performance and put us in good fettle for championship action which started 1st June away to Athea.

Both sides began well and a number of attacks from both sides were repulsed before Athea burst through from midfield to score the opening goal. We didn't allow this to upset us and with Odhran O'Dwyer and Dermot Moloney storming into the match we began to settle. We still were under a lot of pressure at teh back, with Harry Page being caled on a number of times in goals to tidy up some dangerous situations. Points from Darragh O'Hagan and Liam Lynch edged us back into it, the full back line of Ewan O'Dea, Darragh Shelly and David Hassett really started taking a grip in defence. Towards the end of the half Conor O'Halloran and Brian O'Meara linked with Ciaran Kenny to put Dylan Scanlon in possession close to goal, but the angle appeared too tight to cause danger. Dylan somehow managed to turn an dbury the ball in the net for the score that turned the match in our favour, leaving us 1-03 to 1-01 ahead at half time.

The introduction of Conor O'Malley in midfield for the second half made a hugh difference, with our forwards getting more and more chances before Cathal Joy skewered the opposition defences with a peach of a pass to Conor Galvin, who duly finished to the net. Jack Lloyd was next to get in on the act with a further goal, while at the other end Keith McKeogh and Tom Morrisson made sure that Athea made little further progress on the scoreboard. David Barry got himself in a nice move that gace Cathal Joy our 4th and last goal. We ran out convincing winners on a score 4-04 to 1-02. The team on the night Harry Page, David Hassett, Ewan O'Dea, Darragh Shelly, Conor O'Halloran, Dermot Moloney, Brian O'Meara, Odhran O'Dwyer, Dylan Scanlon, Conor Galvin, Ciaran Kenny, Liam Lynch, Cathal Joy, Darragh O'Hagan, Tom Morrisson, Conor O'Malley, David Barry , Keith McKeogh, Jack Lloyd

U12 CamogieOur U12 camogie team took to the field for round 4 of the U12 league in what was to prove by far our most competitive and intense match to date. We were under pressure from the throw in, but a rock-solid performance from Ciara Brennan, Leah Nolan and Derbhala Smith in the full back line kept our opponents at bay, with Ciara O'Keeffe also getting in some fine clearances. At the other end Lucy Connolly was doing some great work in her first competitive game for Mungret, with Ella Murname featuring strongly as well. Caoimhe Nestor then put Zoe Page through and her sweetly struck shot went narrowly wide. Patrickswell came back again but Tara Nealon in goals proved equal to everything that was thrown at her. Trailing 0-01 to 0-00 at half time, an Aela Gleeson clearance was collected by Bronagh Byrne and handed onto Aisling McGuinness, who burst through for a superb goal that shot us into the lead. With Aoife Ryan and Grace O'Keefe really coming into the game, things were looking good, however Patrickswell now began to dominate in the middle and our goalmouth started to come under intense pressure. Jenny Ryan, who had taken over the goalkeeping duties, put in some great saves, but the pressure was unrelenting. Another Patrickswell attack saw tham camped on our line with the ball squirting one inch forward and one inch back for a good 30 seconds before a Patrickswell player finally got the ball into her hand. As she prepared to pull the trigger she stopped as though she had just smelt something burning and Diana Nedelcu somehow scrambled the ball to safety. We couldn't hold out however and the next Patrickswell attack was swept to our net to leave us trailing 1-02 to 1-00. Still, this was a match that the girls contested right up to the final whistle and they deserve great credit for a brave, committed performance. Special mention is due to tara Nealon who recovered on 4 occasions from injury to resume battle. Team; Tara Nealon, Ciara Brennan, Leah Nolan, Aela Gleeson, Ciara O'Keeffe, Jennifer Ryan, Diana Nedelcu, Derbhala Smith, Bronagh Byrne, Aisling McGuinness, Caoimhe Nestor, Aoife Ryan, Grace O'Keefe, Zoe Page, Lucy Connolly, Ella Murname

Community Games The players from Mungret parish represented the Regional area won the Limerick 9 & a half Football Community Games on Friday in Rathkeale. The players got to the finals after coming first in the original group knockout stage when they beat both Ballybrown and Monaleen second team. In Rathkeale the players beat Caherdavin 2-03 to 1-02. This was a very entertaining game where both teams played great football. Mungret pulled away with the aid of the breeze in the second half.Monaleens first team won through from the other group. In the final there was great tension on the sideline. In this game right from the off Mungret Players led by captain Diarmuid Hynes fought for every ball. They worked tirelessly as a team unit, using short passes, hand passing and brought their shooting boots to win against their rivals by 5-04 to 0-01.Many thanks to the parents and family members who supported the players. Special mention to Amy O'Halloran who recently won the ladies football community games with Mungret. Thanks to Manager Denis Moloney for organising the players over the group and final stages, to mentors Sean Ahern and Fintan Hynes and especially to the players who played great football during all the games. The winning team are; Diarmuid Hynes, Fintan Fitzgerald (who flew home especially for the games), Cian Moloney, Muiris Ahern, Mark O'Brien, Ciaran O'Connor, Cian Kinnevane, Conor Collins, Christopher McSweeney, Brian Hassett, Tom Lloyd, conor Galligan, Evan McInerney and Sean Morrissey who played in goals for the first time and was outstanding. These players now qualify for the Munster Championship representing Limerick. Thank you to the club who brought all the players to Suppermacs in Dooradoyle for a well deserved meal.

Best of Luck

Best of Luck to all who take on the Junior and Leaving cert over the next few days we wish you well.

Have a Go

“Have a Go Day” is an opportunity for young people to sample sport that they have not played before. Limerick GAA Club are hosting this event on Thursday, June 4th at the Delta Sports Dome, Delta Business Park at 7.30pm.

On the night there will be an opportunity to play Rounders, Hurling, Camogie and of coarse Gaelic Football for girls and boys.

The GAA are promoting the “Hava a Go Day” initative with a view to attracting more people to the Association and also providing the opportunity for young people to sample new sports that they may not have had the opportunity to play.

On the night we will have coaches and county players from Hurling, Camogie, Gaelic Football,Ladies Football, Rounders and Handball to teach the very basics of the relevant games and give an opportunity to play on the night.

There will also be a Wheelchair Hurling Exhibition Game with the Treaty Warriors team that represented Munster in the 2014 national Tournament and going on to win the event in fine style.

Shannon Runway run

This run was very popular last year and it may be close to being full. It is taking place on Friday 19th of June. If you are unable to take part and still be part of the action why not offer to steward on the night. Kevin O'Hagan is taking names of people who are available. You can contact Kevin on 087-0601686.

Social NightThe club house will have music in the lounge on Saturday 6th of June open from 9pm onwards. Why not drop in for bit of Ceol agus Craic.

Boobathon

Put your pink bra on for Breast Cancer awareness. On Sunday 7th of June starting at 2pm Jean Costello of Body Roc is hosting this charity event. All you are required to do is put a pink bra on over a shirt and donate €10 to Breast Cancer awareness. There will be information and a raffle on the day as well with fun for the children as well.

Come on Everybody Put Your Bra ON.

Intermediate Hurling

Well done to the hurlers on thier win against Feenagh Kilmeedy in Askeaton on Friday night.

U15 Hurling

A group of our U15 players attended a tournament in Puckaun, Nenagh last Saturday where they were met by Nenagh Eire Óg, Kildangan and Clonlara. They put in great games even with most of them having attended the energizer the night before. They had some great challanging matches and ended up with a different result in each of the games winning one, drawing one and losing one.

Racenight

Thank you to all who sponsored and supported the racenight held last Thursday night. It was a great fun event for all and we thank those who attended on the night to make it what it was. All money raised (final total will be announced at a later date) goes to the Féile teams as they prepare for their upcoming adventures.

Centra Summer Camp

Mungret are hosting the summer GAA camp for children ages 5 to 13 years for 3 days starting on Tuesday 7th of July at 10am. Application form is availabel on the website in DOWNLOADS these are to be filled in and handed in with the amount due €35 per child, to the club shop which is open every Saturday mornign 11.3am to 12.30pm. You can register on the first morning but we would advise you to arrive early to give time to register and sign in.

Fixtures and Upcoming Events (some fixtures maybe subject to change)Please come out and support our players.

Date Time Team Venue Opposition

Wed 3rd June 7.15pm U14 Div 1 Hurling Mungret Doon

Thurs 4th June 6.30pm U12 Football Mungret Fr. Caseys

Sat 6th June 9.30pm Party night in the club house Mungret Lounge Irish Music

Sun 7th June 2pm Charity Boobathon Mungret Organised by Body Roc

Sat 20th June Féile Hurling tournament Thurles

19th to 21st June Camogie Féile Ulster

26th to 28th June Ladies Football Féile Wexford

Tues 30th June U12 Football Croke Park U12's football day

7th to 9th July 10 -2pm Centra 3 day Summer Camp Mungret

Lotto ResultsDATE: 1st June 2015

5, 8, 17, 26

Winner Freda ReevesCongratulations

Next Weeks Jackpot: €2,o00

Tesco TokensIf you shop in Tesco you must be aware by now of the blue tokens at the checkouts. For the next 6 weeks Mungret St. Pauls are one of the charities you can vote for. We would ask everyone who goes to the Crescent to PLEASE put your tokens into the Mungret section. €1,000 will be shared between the 3 chosen charities, the amount depends on the amount of tokens going in. Thank you in advance.