It was a disappointing Championship start for both of our Senior men's teams, both losing by a point in their respective championship openers. The Senior team lost 2-10 to 1-14 to Tubbercurry on Saturday evening. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Oisin Conlon, Evan Lyons, Ben Tuohy, Karl McKenna, Paul Higgins, Ciaran Kenny (0-1), Patrick Kenny, Dillon McDermott (0-1), Brendan Hailstones, Steven Willis (0-1), Conor McMorrow (0-1), Lee Deignan, David Quinn (1-4), James Foley (0-2), Subs: Daniel King (1-0) for Brendan Hailstones, Johnny Quinn for Conor McMorrow, Ciaran O'Connor for Karl McKenna. They now take on Calry/St Josephs next Sunday at 2.00PM in Collooney in a must win game.
The Junior team lost narrowly to St Michaels on a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-9. Having led by seven points at one stage, a strong finish from St Michaels saw them snatch victory. The team was: Jack Duignan, Shane Barry, Paul Brennan, Michael Barry, Sam Tuohy, Declan Willis, Gavin McMorrow, James Carroll, George Barlow, Jack Tuohy, Conor Kearns, Seamus Hailstones, Darragh Hailstones, Frank Quinn, Arron Coleman. Subs: David Barlow for G McMorrow, Sean Kelly for D Willis. They now take on St Molaise Gaels on Saturday at 7.00PM in Scarden.
The Senior ladies play the first round of championship on Sunday at home to Coolera/Strandhill at 10.30PM.
The U18 girls got their first win of the championship against Drumcliffe/Rosses Point last Tuesday on a scoreline of 4-8 to 1-6. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Leah Mullaney, Ava Lyons, Leah Coleman, Aisling Dwyer, Leanne Galvin, Clodagh Galvin, Penny Barlow, Sophie Swann, Aaleasha Sweeney, Aoibhinn Conlon, Marisa Hamilton, Hayley Mullaney, Orlaith Scanlon, Isabelle Clancy. subs: Maya Wojeichowska, Hannah Rainey and Abbie Mc Tiernan. They now play St Nathys away on Monday at 7.00PM and Tourlestrane on Wednesday in Riverstown Park at 7.00PM.
The U17 boys got their championship campaign off to a good start with a last-minute penalty securing a two-point win over Castleconnor on a scoreline 6-8 to 2-18. The team was: Eli Rogers, Diarmuid Feeley, Liam McDermott, Eoghan Conboy, Daniel Kearns, Rian Conway, Miceal Garry, Jack Brehony, Troy Kelly, Darragh McKeon, Josh Mc Tiernan, Charlie King, Matthew Potter sub used, Fionnan Duffy. They now play Calry/St Josephs at home on Thursday at 7.00PM.
The U15 boys had a good 5-14 to 3-9 win over St Molaise Gaels. The team was Eli Rogers, Clive Barlow, Eoghan Conboy, Phillip McManus, Eli Cassidy, Daniel Kearns, Ethan Medas, Miceal Garry, Fionnan Duffy, Leon McMorrow, Luke Fitzpatrick, Dylan McMorrow, Diarmuid Duffy, Josh McTiernan, David Malone Subs used: Harry Brehony, Dillon Barrett, Sam Rainey and Sean Tonry. They now play Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in the last group game away on Tuesday at 7.00PM.
The U14 girls lost their final group game to Calry/St.Josephs last Monday on a scoreline of 4-8 to 1-6. The girls never got into a right rhythm and struggled to get scores. This sees us finish second in the group and play St Patrick's/St Farnans in the semi-final. The squad on the night was: Sophie Edwards, Alice Foley, Siofra Duignan, Lauren Orr, Kayla Clancy, Katelyn Henry, Clodagh Galvin, Meabh Tonry, Abbie McTiernan, Eva Callaghan, Michaela Brehony, Ciara Byrne, Lauren Dorey, Abigail Conlon, Rebecca Garry, Casey McLoughlin, Rachael Mullaney, Nicole Parke, Ciara Scanlon, Sara Willis, Kate Flaherty, Eva Usher, Nevaeh Cassidy.
The U13 A boys have two games this week against Ballymote/Buninadden at home on Friday at 6.30PM and Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point away on Sunday at 6.00PM.
The U13 C boys lost to a strong Coolera/Strandhill side last Monday. The team was: Sean Mcmorrow, Brian Merrick, Ben Caliendo, Shane Henry, Nathan Fallon, Euan Bergin, Dylan Leydon, Cillian Conboy, Frankie Willis, Maverick Lyons, Michael O' Connor, Darragh Quigley and Alfie Mctiernan. They now play Ballymote/Buninadden on Monday away 6.30PM.
The U12 girls play St John's away on Friday at 7.00PM while the U11 girls play CT Gaels at home this week.
The U11 boys play St Mary's at home on Tuesday at 6.30PM.
The winner of the 50/50 draw last week was Michelle Healy who won €603.
The Shamrock Gaels All Stars are back again next Saturday at 9.00AM in Riverstown Park for children with additional needs. We are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces back for games and activities. Any new child wishing to join please contact Marina on 086 8589048.
The club wish to sympathise with the family and relatives of Breda Rooney, Carlow and formerly of Riverstown who died last week.