NEWSLETTER ATHLONE GAA WOULD LIKE TO THANK MOST SINCERELY ALL OUR FEILE SPONSORS ,FUNDRAISERS, MENTORS, PARENTS, SUPPORTERS, & ESPECIALLY AN UNBELEIVABLY TALLENTED U 14 FEILE TEAM 2014 FOR A MOST ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINING WEEKEND OF GAELIC FOOTBALL, YOU ALL DONE OUR CLUB PROUD. A BIG THANK YOU TO PADRAIG DEVANEY FOR CAPTURING SOME SPECIAL MOMENTS FOR US TO REMEMBER . To view all photos click on the link below Feile 2014 https://facebook/athlone.gaa.ie/photos_stream Déjà vu semi final heartbreak for Athlone Féile team In the end, the overriding feeling one was one of immense pride. Just like three years ago in Carrigtwohill, Athlone’s bid to win the all-Ireland Féile Peile na nÓg competition ended in a heartbreaking semi final, extra time defeat. The margin was the bare minimum (2-04 to 1-06) and with the last blow of the whistle there was not an ounce of effort left in these magnificent young players who represented themselves, their families, their club and their county with great distinction. To a man they played the game as it should be played, with skill, tenacity and incredible discipline. The marathon weekend began with lunch in host club, Mountbellew, who went above and beyond their duties in the way they looked after our boys. They were fantastic hosts and showed what this great competition is all about. Sincere thanks from all at Athlone GAA go to Mountbellew/Moylough. The main event started in Tuam at 5.40 when we went head to head with Galway outfit Kilkerrin-Clonberne and despite a slow start the lads managed to up the tempo in the second period and ran out winners on a scoreline of 3-07 to 2-04. Following an hours rest, we faced near neighbours Ferbane / Belmont. This game displayed everything that is good in Gaelic football. Hard, fair tackling mixed with fast paced attacking and brilliant score taking from both sides left the large crowd enthralled for the 30 minutes but at the long whistle, Athlone had come out on top on a scoreline of 3-08 to 1-07 but the scoreline didn’t reflect just how close this cracker of a game was. Thus ended Friday night and it was a tired bunch that made their way back to Mountbellew for a well deserved rest. A beautiful summer sun greeted another large crowd in Mountbellew on Saturday morning where we faced up against the host team. As fantastic as their hospitality was all weekend, all relationships were put to one side for the half hour as the lads went toe to toe in another cracker of a game. Mountbellew were five points up late in the first half and Athlone were put to the pin of their collar to get out of this one with a win (2-11 to 3-05). It was a mark of the class of the Mountbellew club that they gave us a guard of honour as we left the pitch. Much respect due. And so, with three wins from three, Athlone topped the group and were pitted against Eire Óg in the quarter finals in Tuam. When the dust settled on this one, Athlone were winners on a scoreline of 4-05 to 2-03. This was another exceptional display from the lads. The way they moved the ball from back to front was exceptional and the scores were of the highest standard. However, as good as the performance was, most onlookers will remember this day for the touching display of team camaraderie shown by the lads as the entire panel gathered around stricken captain, Joseph Devins, who has been sidelined with a virus for the past week, and showed him that even though he couldn’t play he was still their captain. That sort of togetherness and team spirit augurs well for all future battles that this team will face. The semi finals were fixed for the Connacht GAA Centre outside Ballyhaunis and a more fitting venue you couldn’t find. The complex comprises five full size prunty pitches and a full size astro pitch in addition to a fabulous clubhouse. Hundreds descended on the complex to watch the sun drenched activities and there was massive support for each game which added a great atmosphere. Our opponents for the semi final were the exiles from South London. We had received warnings regarding the robustness of our opponents from other clubs in Ballyhaunis but nothing prepared us for the extent of their physicality. Unfortunately, on the day, the officiating let the occasion down. A stronger refereeing performance would have offered some protection to the players but it wasn’t there and it was credit to our lads that not one incident of retaliation took place despite the persistent, and sometimes dangerous, foul play. Despite this, the lads gave everything they had and it was a remarkable achievement that when the game ended there was nothing between the teams. And so, just like three years ago extra time beckoned. London lead by two in the first period but Athlone pulled back level in the second moiety until a late, late score from London’s full forward raised the final wh ite flag of Athlone’s tournament and that was it. There was only time for one more kick out and this resulted in another Athlone player lying prostrate and in pain. Again, no action was taken and within seconds of the restart, the game final whistle sounded and the game ended with a somewhat bad taste in the mouth. However, credit to the Athlone supporters who clapped the crestfallen lads off the pitch and treated them as the winners they were. They may not brought home any silverware but the lads came home with the admiration and respect of everyone present and we look forward to them pulling on the blue and white jersey in the Westmeath championship in the coming months. Finally, we wish Joseph Devins a speedy recovery. Panel: Shane Allen, Andrew Beaumont, Joshua Beaumont, Michael Byrne, Kevin Cleary, Kieran Colclough, Sean Comber, Enda Tynan Daly, Joseph Devins, Niall Doolan, Patrick Doyle, John Duddy, James Finlass, Conor Glennon, Anthony Johnson, Eamon Martin, Killian O’Sullivan, Deba Okodugha, Donagh Prendergast, Thomas Roper, Kevin Rowan, Conor Rushe, Patrick Ryan, Mark Tallon U14 Girls Championship Match Athlone v Loughnavalley Our u14 girls secured their third win of the championship on Thursday last in Pairc Chiarain when they overcame a very determined and robust Loughnavalley challenge. The visitors opened strongly and scored an early goal. Gradually we got into the game and points from Niamh McGann and Amy Brill followed by a goal from Brionna Geoghegan put us ahead. However two quick points from Loughnavalley brought them level. Our forward line then took control of the hal f and three goals from Grace Halligan along with points from Kelly Brill, Niamh McGann(2) and Nadia Molloy gave us an interval lead of 4-6 to 1-3. Unfortunately the girls lost concentration during the break and allowed Loughnavalley dominate for the first 10 minutes of the second half and we conceded 3-1 without reply so the pressure was on with the score now standing at 4-6 to 4-4 and we we appeared in trouble. Then the character of this team surfaced and they fought hard for every ball and with Grace bagging another 1-3 and Brionna another goal the result appeared safe. However we conceded two late goals but at the final whistle we were ahead on a score line of 6-9 to 6-4. It was a great display of courage and determination that got us over this contest and it is one that will really stand to the girls in the later stages of the championship. Well done girls. Our next game is the final round of the league on the 10th July. Team & Scorers: Aoife Temple, Amy Joyce, Alannah Reynolds, Wiktoria Sewerniak, Amy Earl, Blessing Imade, Anna Redmond, Ally Mahon, Nadia Molloy(0-1), Amy Brill (0-1), Kelly Brill (0-1), Brionna Geoghegan (2-0), Ashley Cuffe, Grace Halligan(4-3), Niamh McGann(0-3), Kirsty Johnston, Aimee Reilly. A Chara, There will be a Football meeting in Cusack Park Mullingar on Monday 30th June 2014 at 8pm. Le Meas Gerry Coyne U8s & 10s v Tubberclair Our U8s and U10s played the reverse fixture at home to Tubberclair on Thursday evening last. Despite the inclement conditions, there was great turnout from both sides and three matches were played between the U8s, the U9s and the U10s. Great credit in particular to our U8s who have come on in leaps and bounds in recent weeks under the stewardship of Martin Geary, Peter Mahon and Gearoid O Duibhir. Keep up the good work lads. Many thanks to Tubberclair for the challenge and we look forward to renewing acquaintances later in the summer as part of the Clann tournament. Our first match in the Clann tournament takes place on Thursday evening the 3rd at6.30pm. Players should be in club for 6 to be ready. U15 Davy Allen Tournament The third annual U15 Davy Allen tournament will take place on Saturday, July 12th next. Further details will follow in the coming weeks or athlone.gaa.ie ATHLONE GAA CLUB 2014 Cycle Event Due to a very successful 2013 Cycle Event, Athlone GAA are planning this years Sponsored 100Km Cycle , Family Fun & Field Events Day for Sunday, 3rd August 2014 in association with St .Hildas Services .We WANT a minimum of 150 Registrations & Sponsor cards are now available at the Club, we need all the support we can get for this cycle event & For further information contact Athlone GAA Admin at 087 3177255 https://facebook/notes/athlone-gaa-official/sponsor-a-player-for-athlone-gaas-2014-sponsored-cycle-3rd-august-proceeds-to-st/537876069593349 https://plus.google/u/1/events/c0a99epq5g6tv2u9dj58f18bs68?authkey=CMHPyv_9o7js9wE ******************************************************************************************* Sunday Morning Training for boys and girls aged 5 upwards continues every Sunday morning at 11.30. Under 12, Under 10 & Under 8 Boys also train on Thursdays at 6.30pm Under 12, Under 10 & Under 8 Girls also train on Tuesdays at 7pm New players, all abilities welcome. Just come along to Athlone GAA or call 087 6799472. Cúl Camps GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games The Cúl Camp takes place in Pairc Chiarain in Athlone GAA from Monday, 28th July to Friday, 1st August, 2014 from 10am to 2.30pm. Cost is €55 for first child, €45 for second and €40 for third & fourth child. This includes kit and kit bag. Congratulations: Well done to Sean Dowd on winning the U16 Poc Fada at Kilbeggan Racecource Athlone GAA Bingo Bingo take place every Thursday at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. Loads of cash prizes. Everyone Welcome. Lotto Results: Welcome to the official Lotto and payment processing website of Athlone GAA Club in Co. Westmeath. The Athlone GAA Club Lotto draws which run on a weekly basis play a huge part in the fund raising efforts of our GAA Club and we will also be listing all other financial interaction through this one system in order to provide our valued members with another payment option. We encourage all of our ex-members and community to play the Athlone GAA Club fundraising lotto. We also hope that we can all work together to promote this lotto and help get back in touch with people from Athlone, Westmeath, who may now be living all over Ireland and the world, so when you buy a ticket, click the Facebook button to share that fact with your friends worldwide. Any four numbers are selected from 1 to 30. If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he/she wins/shares the Jackpot. Match 3 winners win/share €150. Tickets cost €1.50 each. Your continued support is much appreciated and we wish you good luck in future draws. Best of Luck, The Fundraising Committee Athlone GAA Club Co. WestmeathThere was no winner of last weeks €9,600 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 7-19-20-23. There were 4 match 3 winners. Joseph Kerrigan c/o Bingo. Mary O Hanlon c/o Bingo. Sheila Buckley-Byrne c/o Rory Byrne. Rosand c/o Andy O Sullivan. This weeks jackpot will be €9,750. Buy online Club lotto through link https://locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=717FIXTURES Westmeath Fixtures 01/07/2014 to 09/07/2014 Home Team V Away Team Date Time Competition Round Venue Referee Garrycastle v The Downs 01/07/2014 19:30 Senior B Football Sect A Round 2 Garrycastle Declan Nugent St Brigids v Castletown Geo 01/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches IHC Round 2 Shandonagh Gary Hurley Cullion v Ringtown 01/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches IHC Round 2 Crookedwood Richie Heffernan Turin v Southern Gaels 01/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches IHC Round 2 Moate Rob Cornally Raharney v Fr Daltons 01/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches IHC Round 2 Cusack Park Matt Shaw Clonkill v Brownstown 02/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches IHC Round 2 Collinstown Alfie Devine Athlone v Tyrrellspass 02/07/2014 19:30 Senior B Football Sect B Round 2 Pairc Chiarain Desmond Mc Enery St Marys v Ballinagore 02/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect A Round 2 Rochfortbridge Michael Gordon Ballycomoyle v Shandonagh 02/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect C Round 2 Ballycomoyle Jimmy Weldon Ballymore v Mullingar Shamrocks 02/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect D Round 2 Ballymore Martin Seery St Malachys v Castledaly 02/07/2014 19:30 Senior B Football Sect B Round 2 Castletown Michael Mc Adden Milltownpass v Kilbeggan Shamrocks 02/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect A Round 2 Milltownpass Jim Rock Milltown v St Lomans Mullingar 02/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect B Round 2 Milltown Liam Mc Daniel Rosemount v Multyfarnham 02/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect D Round 2 Rosemount Seamus Mc Cormack Moate All Whites v Garrycastle 03/07/2014 19:30 Junior B Football Sect C Round 2 Moate John Joe Brady Southern Gaels v Brownstown 04/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches JHC B Round 7 Pairc Ciarain Rob Cornally Clonkill v Raharney 04/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches JHC A Round 5 Clonkill Frank Brennan Fr Daltons v Delvin 04/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches JHC B Round 7 Ballymore Gary Hurley Lough Lene Gaels v Crookedwood 04/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches JHC A Round 5 St Marys Park Hugh Nolan Castlepollard v St Oliver Plunketts 04/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches JHC A Round 5 Castlepollard Jimmy Weldon Caulry v Garrycastle 06/07/2014 11:30 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect B Round 3 Caulry Seamus Mc Cormack Athlone v Tubberclair 06/07/2014 11:30 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect B Round 3 Pairc Chiarain Des Mc Enery Coralstown-Kinnegad v Killucan 06/07/2014 11:30 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect B Round 3 Kinnegad Kenneth Gunning Delvin v Milltown 06/07/2014 12:00 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect A Round 5 Shandonagh Eddie Fitzgerald St Josephs v St Pauls 06/07/2014 13:30 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect A Round 5 Shandonagh Declan Hogan Loughnavalley v Kilbeggan Shamrocks 06/07/2014 18:00 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect A Round 5 Cusack Park Michael Mc Adden Moate All Whites v Multyfarnham 06/07/2014 19:30 New Forest Golf Club JFC Sect A Round 5 Cusack Park Patrick Mc Gauran Southern Gaels v Raharney 08/07/2014 19:30 Slevins Coaches IHC Round 3 Ballymore David Hannon Caulry v Athlone 09/07/2014 19:30 ACFL Division 5 Round 7 Caulry Declan Nugent St Josephs v Milltownpass 10/07/2014 19:30 ACFL Division 5 Round 7 Streamtown Michael Galvin********************************************************************** Coiste Cheannais na gComórtaisí Coiste na nÓg. Cathaoirleach: Liam MacDónaill. Runaí: Micheál MacAodha. 086 8386388. 044 9341313 / 087 2935504 E-mails: [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 2nd July 2014: Fr.Manning Cup Tournament (Football). Time: 7.30pm. Venue:Cusack Park, Mullingar: Teams: Westmeath v Laois Referee: D.Kane (Longford). Wednesday 2nd July 2014: Minor Hurling Leagues – Round 5. All Games at 7.00pm sharp. Venue: Team 1. Team 2. Referee: Division 1. Castlepollard: Castlepollard v St.Earnans H.Nolan. Clonkill: Clonkill v Castletown-Geoghegan B.Kelly. Collinstown: Lough Lene Gaels v Raharney J.McGrath. Division 2 (13 a side). Pairc Ciarán, Athlone: Southern Gaels v Turin D.Hannon. Robinstown: St.Oliver Plunketts v St.Brigids S.Corcoran. Cullion a bye. Thursday 3rd July 2014: Fé 16 Hurling Leagues – Round 6. All Games at 7.00pm sharp. Venue: Team 1. Team 2. Referee Division 1. Castletown-Geo: Castletown-Geoghegan v Raharney R.Heffernan. Clonkill: Clonkill v St.Earnans P.McKeogh. Cullion: Cullion v Lough Lene Gaels B.Nea. Castlepollard a bye. Saturday 5th July 2014: LeinsterFootball Blitz’s. Fé 14Football: Venue’s: Hawkfield, Kildare: Teams: Westmeath (2), Kildare(2), Dublin (2), Laois (2). Game Times: 11.00am, 12.00md, 1.00pm. Fé 15Football: Venue: Kinnegad: Teams: Westmeath, Longford, Louth. Game Times: 11.00am, 12.00md, 1.00pm. Saturday 5th July 2014: Gerry Reilly Memorial Fé 16 Inter County Football Tournament. Venue:Millbrook, Oldcastle, Co.Meath. Teams: Dublin v Westmeath. Time: 6.30pm. Referee: T.B.C. Monday 7th July 2014: Fé 16 Hurling Leagues – Round 7. All Games at 7.00pm sharp. Venue: Team 1. Team 2. Referee Division 1. Collinstown: Lough Lene Gaels v Castlepollard Fk.Brennan. Delvin: St.Earnans v Castletown-Geoghegan M.Shaw. Killucan: Raharney v Cullion M.Murtagh. Clonkill a bye. REARRANGEMENTS TO FIXTURES IS NOT PERMITTED. Please phone in results to 087 2935504, 087 2030289 or 044 9341313. If ‘Home’team’s venue is unplayable, the responsibility is on the home club to provide a suitable alternative venue. Failing that the game will be played in opponent’s venue or suitable alternative nominated by opponents. Home Club responsible for referee’s expenses, which are now €30 per game, in all League games. westmeath.gaa.ie Micheál MacAodha, Runaí. Confirming round of U8 football blitzes this Saturday 5th. Confirmation of venues etc later today. Anyone not participating to contact Noel Delaney 087 2456147 &nbs p; Vote of Sympathy: The friends of Pat Cisco Flynn,St.Coman`s Park. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam. ATHLONE GAA ADMIN 087 3177255
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