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JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW 2011

Section 3

Shandonagh, Garrycastle, St Josephs, Tang, Ballynacargy and Coralstwon/Kinnegad.

FIXTURES

All County League (Division 7A) on Wednesday 6th July at 7.30pm in Castletown: Castletown F/C/W –v- Garrycastle (Michael Gordon, Referee). Please note that this game has been deferred, date to be confirmed.

RESULTS

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Quarter-final - 20/11/2011)

GARRYCASTLE 1-16 MILLTOWNPASS 4-6 (After Extra Time)

Garrycastle Junior B side made the trip to Milltownpass last Sunday morning in defence of their Junior B championship against the home side and came away with a narrow win after extra time in what was a thrilling game of football. This win put them into the semi-final.

The sides were level at 3-4 to 1-10 after an hour of play and Garrycastle just got enough scores in added time to eek out the win, despite conceding a goal from a penalty right at the end.

GARRYCASTLE: Padraig Cosgrove, Gary Mullery, Sean Brennan, Sean Carey, Gary McCallon, Anthony Larkin, Fergal Murray, Noel Galvin, Justin Barrett, Conor Cosgrove, Johnny McGuire, Brian Carty, Paul Mulvihill, Alex Gardiner and Enda Keena.
SUBS: Frank Doolan for F Murray and Paul Gunning for P Mulvihill.

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A - 11/10/2011)

MOATE ALL WHITES 1-12 GARRYCASTLE 1-9

Garrycastle Junior B side suffered a significant blow to their league campaign when losing out to Moate AW in Garrycastle last Tuesday evening, in a game played in difficult weather conditions. With just 1 game remaining in this division, Garrycastle cannot now catch Moate AW.

The visitors were out of the traps quickly and had their first point on the board within the first minute, but Garrycastle responded with a point from Johnny McGuire. The sides then traded points, Garrycastle’s score coming from a Noel Galvin free. The visitors again took the lead with a pointed free and added to this with yet another free as the game entered its 10th minute. Moate took a significant step in the 17th minute, as a good build up lead to a goal. They could have gone even further ahead a few minutes later, but Garrycastle goalkeeper, Stephen McGuire, made a great save fro a penalty. A further point for the visitors put them into a 6 point lead in the 22nd minute. Garrycastle enjoyed their best spell between that and the break, scoring a point from a Noel Galvin free as well as one from play by Paul Donovan. There were other opportunities but they failed to convert these. The half time score 1-5 to 0-4 in Moate’s favour.

Garrycastle got the tonic of a goal by Paul Mulvihill in the first minute of the second half to reduce the gap to just 1 point. The game ebbed and flowed from one end to the other but each time that Garrycastle pointed, Moate responded with a score of their own. There were points for Garrycastle from Johnny McGuire, two from Noel Galvin (one a free), Finbarr Murray and Paul Mulvihill. However, try as they might Garrycastle could not reduce to margin below 1 point throughout the half and had to settle for a 3 point defeat.

There were good displays from Gary Mullery and Gary McCallon in defence. Noel Galvin had a fine game in centre-field, while Paul and Peadar Mulvihill were most prominent in attack.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Larkin, Sean Carey, Frank Doolan, Conor Molloy, Gary McCallon, Noel Galvin (0-4, 2f), Johnny McGuire (0-2), Padraig Cosgrove, Finbarr Murray (0-1), Jim Byrne, Paul Mulvihill (1-1), Paul Donovan (0-1) and Peadar Mulvihill.

ACFL Div 7A: P 4; W 2; D 1; L 1; Pts 5

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP

Garrycastle received a walk over from Tang

JBFC Sec 3: P 4; W 3; D 0; L 1; Pts 6

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP

Garrycastle reeived a walk over from Ballynacargy

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (6/9/2011)

GARRYCASTLE 3-13 ST JOSEPHS 2-5

Garrycastle Junior B side secured their first points in the section, with a well merited win over St Josephs in Garrycastle last Tuesday evening. There was a strong wind blowing straight down the pitch, however, despite playing into it in the first half Garrycastle made a bright start. Their first goal came in their very first attack, when Peadar Mulvihill weaved his way through the St Josephs defence to raise the green flag. A point from Adam Kennedy pushed Garrycastle further ahead and a second goal, this time from Paul Mulvihill, established a commanding lead after just 8 minutes. Conor Molloy and Noel Galvin in the midfield were in dominant mood and despite the strong wind Garrycastle were in total command. Conor Molloy was fouled and Robbie Shine pointed the resulting free. However, that was Conor’s last involvement as he had to be replaced. St Josephs did get a wonderful point from a side line ball in one of their rare attacks. Garrycastle suffered a second injury blow, when Noel Galvin had to leave the field as so were without both of their first choice mid-filed after only 16 minutes. Garrycastle continued to dominate and points from Adam Kennedy and Johnny McGuire stretched their lead. A third Garrycastle goal, and a second for Peadar Mulvihill, put the lead out to 12 points after just 20 minutes. Further points before the break, from Neil Rattigan and Johnny McGuire, leaf the score line at 3-6 to 0-1 as Peter Daly’s whistle sounded for half time.

Garrycastle continued to dominate at the start of the second period, with further points from Paul Mulvihill, a 45 from Robbie Shine, and a point from Johnny McGuire. St Josephs rallied with their best period of the game so far, and registered 3 points in a 4 minute period, two from play and one from a free. Johnny McGuire had a point for Garrycastle and St Josephs responded with a point from a free. Adam Kennedy then pointed and Robbie Shine followed suit with one fro open play for the home side. A two salvo from St Josephs was just reward for their better play and helped to put a better gloss on the scoreline. Garrycastle substitute, Finbarr Murray, had the last score, a good point in the 58th minute to leave the scoreline at 3-13 to 2-5 in Garrycastle’s favour.

This was a good performance from Garrycastle, particularly when playing into the wind in the first half. There were some defensive lapses late on, which will have to be eliminated if they want to progress in the competition.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, John Murphy, Sean Carey, Brian Carty, Anthony Larkin, Neil Rattigan (0-1), Noel Galvin, Conor Molloy, Keith Donoghue, Johnny McGuire (0-4), Robbie Shine (0-3, 1f), Peadar Mulvihill (1-0), Adam Kennedy (0-3) and Paul Mulvihill (2-1).
SUBS: Finbarr Murray (0-1) for C Molloy (inj, 11 min); Frank Doolan for N Galvin (inj, 16 min).

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JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Section 3 - 30/8/2011)

SHANDONAGH 2-10 GARRYCASTLE 1-8

Garrycastle Junior B side came away empty handed from their first game in the junior B championship in Shandonagh last Tuesday evening. The home side made the brighter start and had a point registered within the first minute. Thereafter they found it difficult to break down a resolute Garrycastle defence. Stephen McGuire made a very good save in the 6th minute to prevent a goal for Shandonagh. Garrycastle had their first point in the 11th minute as wing forward, Padraig Cosgrove, was on target. However, Shandonagh continued to enjoy most of the possession and had two points, both from frees, to jump into the lead. A further point from play pushed the home side further ahead, but Garrycastle responded with a point from Paul Donovan. Unfortunately Paul was injured as he scored and had to be replaced immediately. A decisive score for the home side came as the game entered its 28th minute, a goal after a defence splitting move. However, Garrycastle responded in fine fashion to this set-back, registering points from substitute, Frank Doolan, Peadar Mulvihill and a free in injury time from Noel Galvin. This left just a goal between the sides on a scoreline of 1-5 to 0-5 in Shandonagh’s favour.

Garrycastle made a positive start to the second half and had a point from Johnny McGuire to reduce the margin to just two points. However, the home side got a second goal in the 37th minute to take a decisive lead. Noel Galvin then reduced the margin with his second pointed free. At this stage the home side were enjoying the vast majority of the possession and the Garrycastle defence had to work tirelessly to restrict the number of scoring opportunities. Three unanswered points for Shandonagh pushed the gap out to 7 points with about 10 minutes remaining. A good Garrycastle goal, scored by Johnny McGuire, reduced the margin in the 53rd minute and Garrycastle were handed a wonderful change of a second green flag soon afterwards, when a penalty was awarded, after a foul on Enda Keena. Unfortunately from the Garrycastle perspective, the Shandonagh goalkeeper saved Noel Galvin’s penalty and the danger was cleared. The home side tacked on points from a free and from open play to lead by 6 points as the game entered injury time. Garrycastle did have the last score, a point from Johnny McGuire to leave it 2-10 to 1-8 in Shandonagh’s favour at the end.

Overall this was a disappointing performance for Garrycastle and the home side deserved to win out. There were good displays from Stephen McGuire in goal, Gary Mullery, Anthony Larkin and Sean Brennan in defence. The forward division never clicked on the night but battled gamely throughout.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Larkin, Brian Carty, Keith Donoghue, Sean Brennan. Finbarr Murray, Noel Galvin (0-2, 2f), Conor Molloy, Padraig Cosgrove (0-1), Johnny McGuire (1-2), Enda Keena, Peadar Mulvihill (0-1), Paul Donovan (0-1) and Paul Mulvihill.
SUBS: Frank Doolan (0-1) for P Donovan (inj, 24 min); Jim Byrne for C Molloy (inj, 57 min).

All County League Division 7A (12/5/2011)

Garrycastle 5-18 Ballinagore 0-5

Garrycastle maintained their push for league honours with a decisive and one-sided win over the home side in Ballinagore last Thursday evening.

This was an excellent team performance, but there will be sterner challenges ahead if they are to capture the league title. Padraig Cosgrove was our main scorer, with 3 goals.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Larkin, Conor Harrington, Sean Carey, Sean Brennan, Brian Carty, Noel Galvin, Johnny McGuire, Paul Donovan, Robbie Shine, Padraig Cosgrove, Paul Mulvihill, Conor Molloy and Cathal Joyce.
SUBS used: Fergal Murray, Enda Keena and Peadar Mulvihill.

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A - 19/4/2011)

GARRYCASTLE 0-13 ST LOMANS 2-7

Garrycastle Junior B side had to reply upon a converted free by its captain, Noel Galvin, to rescue a point from this encounter in Garrycastle last Tuesday evening.

Garrycastle started in fine form and had a point on the scoreboard in under 2 minutes thanks to a free from Robbie Shine. The same player then added a point from open play. Noel Galvin got his name on the scoresheet with a good point as the 5th minute approached. However, Garrycastle were rocked back a minute later when St Lomans scored a good goal from their first real meaningful attack to level matters. Despite this setback, Garrycastle continued to dominate possession and a string of points from Conor Cosgrove, Cathal Joyce, Robbie Shine and a converted free for Conor Cosgrove pushed the home side into a 4 point lead by the mid point of the half. St Lomans showed great resolve and fought their way back into the game. As they got a foothold in the match, they rattled off 5 points, all of which came from open play, without reply in an eight minute period to take a 1 point advantage. Garrycastle then showed their resolve and fought their way back, a converted free by Robbie Shine was followed-up with points from Eoin Monaghan and Conor Cosgrove to lave the scoreline 0-10 to 1-5 in Garrycastle’s favour at the break.

After a free scoring opening half, the small attendance could be forgiven for thinking that they would be treated to more of the same in the second half. However, as it turned out, the scoring dried up as both sets of defences got to grips with their opponents. Garrycastle had a point from Eoin Monaghan in the 35th minute to increase their lead. However, St Lomans responded with two points of their own to reduce the gap to the minimum again by the 43rd minute. St Lomans then had a second goal in the 51st minute to take the lead with under 10 minutes remaining. Eoin Monaghan was again on target for the home side as Garrycastle pressed forward in an effort to salvage at least a point. Both sides were reduced to 14 players for second yellow card offences. Garrycastle substitute, Paul Donovan, was fouled as he tried to cut inside his marker and Noel Galvin expertly slotted over the equalising score before Peter Daly sounded his final whistle. The match ending in a draw on a final score of 0-13 to 2-7.

There were good performances from Gary Mullery and Conor Harrington in defence. Noel Galvin lead by example throughout while Conor Cosgrove, Eoin Monagahan and Robbie Shine were most prominent in attack. Despite a bright opening half, Garrycastle had to battle in the end to get a share of the points.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington, Anthony Larkin, John Murphy, Sean Brennan, Noel Galvin (0-2, 1f), Johnny McGuire, Conor Cosgrove, (0-3, 1f), Robbie Shine (0-4, 2f), Eoin Monaghan (0-3), Cathal Joyce (0-1), Conor Molloy and Padraig Cosgrove.
SUBS: Paul Mulvihill for C Joyce (half time); Keith Donoghue for C Molloy (45 min) and Paul Donovan for P Mulvihill (55 min).

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (DIVISION 7A - 5 /4/2011)

GARRYCASTLE 2-16 ST JOSEPHS 1-9

Garrycastle Junior B side got their league campaign off to a winning start in Streamstown last Tuesday evening with a win over the home side, St Josephs.

Playing into a strong wind, Garrycastle found the going tough in the first half and were a point down within 10 seconds as St Josephs scored with their first attack from the throw-in. Padraig Cosgrove got his side off the mark with a point from a tight angle in the 6th minute but the home side were ahead again almost immediately with a good point from play. St Josephs stretched their lead to 2 points with another score from a close range free. However, Johnny McGuire, operating at mid-field, popped up with a good point in the 15th minute. The side were soon level, when Paul Mulvihill scored a point. St Josephs regained the lead in the 20th minute with a point from a free, but Robbie Shine restored parity almost immediately with a reply from open play. St Josephs then had a point from both a free and open play to open up a 2 point lead again. Gary McCallon broke forward to hit a point for Garrycastle but this was cancelled out by yet another score for St Josephs with about a minute of play remaining in the half. This was to leave the scoreline at 0-7 to 0-5 in St Josephs favour at the break.

Garrycastle made a blistering start to the second half and were level within a couple of minutes, with points from Johnny McGuire and Conor Molloy. Padraig Cosgrove put Garrycastle into the lead for the first time in the match in the 34th minute with a long-range point. The game’s opening goal came in the 35th minute, when a high ball from Conor Molloy deceived the St Josephs goalkeeper and ended-up in the net. St Josephs responded to this set-back with a good point from play. However, this signalled a period of domination by Garrycastle with a succession of points from Robbie Shine (2), Peadar Mulvihill, Padraig Cosgrove, Gary McCallon and Conor Molloy opening up a big gap. St Josephs scored a point in the 51st minute to stop the rot but further points from Robbie Shine and Conor Harrington stretched the lead again. St Josephs did not give up and had a point of their own and then created a couple of goal opportunities in quick succession. They managed to convert one in the 56th minute. Garrycastle had the last say on the scoreboard however; as Jim Byrne was on the end of a good move to score a goal with what was to be the last kick of the game.

This was mixed performance, with Garrycastle struggling to turn possession into scores in the first half but doing better in the second. They will have to improve if they wish to clinch league honours this year. Best for Garrycastle were Conor Harrington, Noel Galvin, Conor Molloy and Robbie Shine.

PS A minute silence was observed before the throw-in as a mark of respect to former Garrycastle player, Michael Doolan RIP.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary McCallon (0-2), Anthony Larkin, Conor Harrington (0-1), Fergal Murray, Michael O’Donoghue, Brian Carty, Noel Galvin, Johnny McGuire (0-2, Jim Byrne (1-0), Conor Molloy (1-2), Peadar Mulvihill (0-1), Paul Mulvihill (0-1), Robbie Shine (0-4) and Padraig Cosgrove (0-3).

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2010 (16/1/2011)

GARRYCASTLE 3-9 BALLYNACARGY 1-14 (after extra time)

Garrycastle’s Junior B side became the first side in the club to capture the Junior B championship title with a gutsy display in the much postponed final played in Ballynacargy last Sunday morning.

Garrycastle had to defend into a very strong wind in the first half and as a result had to battle to limit the scores for the home side. Ballynacargy started brightly and had their first point in the opening minute. They doubled their lead almost immediately with another point from play. Ballynacargy increased their lead to 3 points in the 6th minute and with 10 minutes elapsed had stretched this out to four. A goal for the home side in the 11th minute gave them a seven advantage and Garrycastle were holding on for dear life. Garrycastle began to get hold of some decent possession and did have a couple of opportunities to get on the scoreboard. However, they failed to convert a couple of frees into the teeth of the wind. Brian Carthy was unlucky when his effort for goal in the 17th minute came back off the upright and was cleared. However, their efforts were eventually rewarded when Kevin Hogan broke through only to see his shot strike the woodwork but he reacted quicker than the home defenders and struck the rebound to the net in the 23rd minute. Ballynacargy responded in style to that setback and from there to the break hit over a succession of points, one from a free and five from open play to lead by 1-10 to 1-0 at half time.

Garrycastle knew that they would have to work much harder, even with the aid of the wind, if they were to get back into the game. Conor Cosgrove fired over a point from a free in the 5th minute of the second period. A point from a Noel Galvin free in the 38th minute was soon followed by a fine point from Fergal Murray to reduce the gap to seven points. Conor Cosgrove then had another pointed free to leave just six between the sides. Ballynacargy had a rear foray up field and had a point in the 50th minute. Garrycastle kept up the pressure and a goal was scored by centre-back Sean Brennan after good approach play in the 53rd minute. Game on!!! Kevin Hogan again hit the woodwork but Conor Cosgrove put his side within just one point with his side’s third goal in the 57th minute. Garrycastle pressed forward in search of an equalising point and their efforts were rewarded when Conor Cosgrove struck over a free in the first minute of added time after a foul on Paul Donovan. The referee’s whistle was sounded a minute later and the sides had to face into two 10 minute periods of extra time.

Garrycastle played the first period with the aid of the wind and went into the lead for the very first time in the final in the 2nd minute with a pointed free from Paul Donovan. They took a two point lead when Conor Cosgrove hit over a fine point from play. Ballynacargy hit back and had a point of their own in the 6th minute which left Garrycastle a point to the good at the end of the first period of extra time on a scoreline of 3-7 to 1-12.

It did not appear that a single point lead would be sufficient facing into the wind. However, Garrycastle showed great experience and composure, and retained possession well when they had it. Ballynacargy levelled the sore with a point in the 3rd minute of the second period from a free. However, Garrycastle regained the advantage when Noel Galvin struck over a point from a close range free following a foul on Paul Donovan. The home side again levelled matter with a point just as the game entered its final minute and it looked like the match would have to go to a replay. The referee played on and Garrycastle attacked one more time. Conor Cosgrove broke forward but seemed to lose control of the ball. However, the same player regained possession and struck over a glorious point to put the visitors into the lead yet again. While there was another minute played by the referee, Garrycastle held on for a wonderful victory.

This was a cracking game of football played by two evenly matched sides. Despite all the rain, the Ballynacargy pitch was in excellent condition. Football Board Chairman, Des McGuire, in presenting the Junior B trophy to Garrycastle Captain, Padraig Cosgrove, rightly praised both sides and the officials for a wonderful game and the Ballynacargy club for its excellent presentation of the pitch.

It was the proverbial game of two halves (and the same in extra time). This was primarily a team performance by Garrycastle. They showed great fight to come back from a 10 point deficit at half time and to dig out the win in extra time. Well done to all of the players, who made the first year in which the club fielded a third adult team, a championship winning one.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, John Murphy, Alan Fox, Anthony Larkin, Sean Brennan (1-0), Conor Harrington, Noel Galvin (0-2, 2f), Justin McAteer, Padraig Cosgrove (Capt), Conor Cosgrove (1-5, 0-2f), Fergal Murray (0-1), Brian Carthy, Kevin Hogan (1-0) and Paul Donovan (0-1, 1f).
SUBS: Sean Carey for F Murray (43 min). Not used: Keith Donoghue and Enda Keena.

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Semi-Final - 6/11/10))

GARRYCASTLE 1-7 TANG 1-5

Garrycastle’s Junior B side advanced to this year’s Junior B championship final where they will meet Ballynacargy. After all the rain of recent days, the afternoon cleared up well to allow the game proceed in near ideal conditions. The pitch in Tang was dry but heavy underfoot.

The home side made the better start and at times Garrycastle looked as if they had never played together before. Tang took the lead in the 4th minute with a pointed free. They increased their lead with a point from play after 11 minutes. Garrycastle had some sporadic attacks but poor shooting let them down. A fine point from Paul Hogan got Garrycastle off the mark at the mid point of the half and was quickly followed by a point from Noel Galvin to level the scores. A pointed free from Conor Cosgrove put Garrycastle into the lead and Robbie Shine added to this with a good point with about 20 minutes elapsed. Garrycastle were playing well at this point and a high ball into the Tang goalmouth was spilled by the goalkeeper and Paul Donovan was on hand to fire it to the net for the game’s first goal. The Garrycastle cause was dealt a severe blow soon afterwards when wing back Brian Carthy, was shown a second yellow card, followed by a red, by Referee, Seamus McCormack. Tang then got a bigger boost when a high ball was not cleared by the Garrycastle defence and the loose ball was dispatched to Stephen McGuire’s net. However, there was enough injury time for Conor Cosgrove to fire over a point from play and leave Garrycastle to the good at the break on a score-line of 1-5 to 1-2.

Sean Brennan moved back into the defence and Garrycastle reorganised with just 2 players in the full forward line for the second half. While the play switched from end to end, there were very few scoring opportunities for either side. Tang grabbed a point in the 34th minute but Paul Donovan responded with a nice point from play. A further tang point was replied to by one from a Conor Cosgrove free as we approached the mid point of the second half. Despite being down a man, Garrycastle held on to possession well and supported one another superbly. A promising attack by substitute, Justin McAteer, was only foiled by a brilliant tackle from a Tang defender. Tang reduced the gap to 2 points with a free in the 51st minute after Gary Mullery was harshly pulled for picking the ball off the ground. This was to prove to be the last score of the game as Garrycastle held possession and limited the chances of the home side to get hold of the ball.

Congratulation to the squad on reaching the final and they showed great heart when having to play with 14 for the majority of the game. The defence was excellent, particularly in the second half and each and every player gave everything to the cause. The displays of Gary Mullery, Conor Harrington, Noel Galvin, Sean Brennan, Conor Cosgrove, Robbie Shine and Kevin Hogan deserve particular praise.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington, Anthony Larkin, John Murphy, Brian Carthy, Sean Brennan, Noel Galvin (0-1), Padraig Cosgrove, Conor Cosgrove (0-3, 2f), Peadar Mulvihill, Kevin Hogan, Robbie Shine (0-1) and Paul Donovan (1-2).
SUBS: Justin McAteer for P Donovan (42 min); Conor Molloy for P Mulvihill (54 min).

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Quarter-final 25/10/10)

GARRYCASTLE 2-15 KILBEGGAN SHAMROCKS 0-7

Garrycastle’s Junior B side advanced to the semi-finals of the Junior B Championship with a comprehensive win over the visitors in wet and windy Garrycastle, last Bank Holiday Monday evening.

Playing into the wind for the first period, Garrycastle dominated possession but in the opening few minutes could not avail of the scores on offer. However, Paul Donovan finally got his side on the scoreboard in the 7th minute with a well taken point. A pointed free from Robbie Shine increased their lead and this was quickly followed by a point from Conor Cosgrove. The game’s first goal came on the 13th minute as Robbie Shine was on the end of a flowing attack to finish with aplomb. Justin McAteer then added a point which was soon followed by a pointed effort from Conor Cosgrove. Garrycastle’s second green flag arrived in the 17th minute from the boot of Paul Donovan and with the scores now at 2-5 to no score it was looking ominous for the visitors. However, Kilbeggan Shamrocks did get on the scoreboard in the 22nd minute with a point from a close range free. Garrycastle pressed on and points from Conor Cosgrove, Robbie Shine and Conor Cosgrove yet again saw the home side take a 2-8 to 0-1 advantage into the break.

The second half was a more evenly contested affair. This was because of a more determined effort by the Kilbeggan Shamrocks players and perhaps an easing off by Garrycastle. Kilbeggan Shamrocks got a point from a free but it was cancelled out by an effort from Noel Galvin. Brian Carty broke forward from wing-back and slotted over a good point for Garrycastle. Kilbeggan Shamrocks responded with two points from play in quick succession. Conor Cosgrove had a point from all of 45 meters into the strong wind as we reached the mid point of the second half. Substitute, Kevin Dunne, had a fine point but this was responded to by an equally good score for Kilbeggan Shamrocks. Conor Cosgrove had another successful long range effort. The sides then exchanged points, Garrycastle’s coming from Conor Cosgrove. A pointed free for the visitors in the 59th minute was their last score of the game and Conor Cosgrove finished off a fine performance with another white flag in the last minute of play.

This was a fine team performance from Garrycastle, particularly in the first half when playing into the wind. The defence was solid throughout with Anthony Duignan and Brain Carty most prominent. Noel Galvin and Sean Brennan dominated in midfield and provided an ample supply of good ball to the forward division. Justin McAteer, Conor Cosgrove and Paul Donovan were lively throughout and were well assisted by Robbie Shine and Kevin Dunne in the second period.

Garrycastle await the winner of the Tang/Ballymore quarter final (date and venue to be confirmed), while St Lomans and Ballynacargy will contest the other semi-final.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington, Brian Carty (0-1), Anthony Larkin, John Murphy, Noel Galvin (0-1), Sean Brennan, Padraig Cosgrove, Justin McAteer (0-1), Conor Cosgrove (0-8, 1f), Paul Donovan (1-1), Robbie Shine (1-2, 0-1f) and Peadar Mulvihill.
SUBS: Kevin Dunne (0-1) for J McAteer (40 min); Paul Mulvihill for P Donovan (50 min); Sean Carey for G Mullery (53 min); Enda Keena for P Cosgrove (55 min) and Keith Fahy for Peadar Mulvihill (56 min).

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Section C - 27/9/10)

Garrycastle received a walk-over from Milltownpass, who were unable to field a team. As a result Garrycastle top Group C and now qualify for the quarter-finals. The draw for the knock-out stages of the Junior B Championship has yet to be made.

Jun B (Section C): P 5; W 4; D 1; L 0; Pts 9

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (21/9/10)

GARRYCASTLE 1-9 ROSEMOUNT 1-9

Garrycastle Junior B maintained their unbeaten record with a share of the points against the visitors, Rosemount, in Garrycastle last Tuesday evening.

The home side made the better start and had a point on the board within a couple of minutes from a free by Robbie Shine. Rosemount played some nice football but were finding scores hard to come by. However, Rosemount equalised in the 7th minute with a point from play. From the kick out Rosemount attacked again and opened up the Garrycastle defence to raise a green flag. Garrycastle responded with a point from Kevin Hogan, but this was immediately replied to with a Rosemount point. Rosemount increased their lead with another point from play. Kevin Hogan responded with a point from a close range free. Rosemount had their best period of the game from the 15th to the 25th minute of the half. During that time they added further three points, two of which came from frees. Padraig Cosgrove had a point for Garrycastle in the 26th minute and his side were thrown a lifeline as the half time break approached. A good surging run from Noel Galvin saw him pass to Robbie Shine who was fouled in the large square and Garrycastle were awarded a penalty. Robbie Shine finished it to the net to leave the scoreline 1-6 to 1-4 in Rosemount’s favour at the break.

Playing with the breeze in the second half Garrycastle pressed forward trying to reduce the visitor’s lead. A point from Kevin Hogan was soon followed with a point from a Robbie Shine free to level the scores. Garrycastle took the lead for the first time since the 2nd minute with a point from Kevin Hogan in the 42nd minute. They then doubled their lead with a point from midfielder, Sean Brennan. Rosemount did not surrender and went in search of their own scores. A pointed 45, after Stephen McGiure had made a great save from a deflected shot, reduced the margin. The sides were level again in the 55th minute when Rosemount converted a close range free. The visitors grabbed the lead in the 57th minute with yet another free. Garrycastle pressed forward and their pressure was rewarded when Brian Carty hit over appoint from the right in the last minute of normal time. Both sides had opportunities to get a winner. However, both defences held out and a draw was a fair result.

There were good displays fro Stephen McGuire, Anthony Duignan and Conor Harrington in defence. Noel Galvin and Sean Brennan tried manfully throughout. Robbie Shine, Kevin Hogan and Paul Donovan were most prominent in attack.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington, Neil Rattigan, Anthony Larkin, Finbar Murray, Noel Galvin, Sean Brennan (0-1), Peadar Mulvihill, Robbie Shine (1-2, 1 pen, 1f), Brian Carty (0-1), Padraig Cosgrove (0-1), Kevin Hogan (0-4, 1f) and Paul Donovan.

Jun B (Section C): P 4; W 3; D 1; L 0; Pts 7

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Section C - 7/9/10)

Garrycastle received a walk-over from Moate All Whites, who were unable to field a team.

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (Section C - 31/8/10)

GARRYCASTLE 2-6 ST MARYS 0-10

Garrycastle Junior B collected two more valuable points from their trip to Rochfordbridge for this re-arranged tie last Tuesday evening.

The home side made the brighter start and registered their first point after 5 minutes from a close range free. St Marys had a number of other opportunities for points in the early exchanges but shot wide under pressure from the Garrycastle defence. Paul Mulvihill got Garrycastle on the scoreboard in the 7th minute with a good point from play. St Marys took the lead again with another pointed free and it was not until the 16th minute before Garrycastle drew level with a point from Sean Brennan. A good attack from the home side created a goal opportunity in the 20th minute but Garrycastle goalkeeper, Stephen McGuire, brought off an excellent save at the expense of a point. Garrycastle were lifted by this save and drew level with a point from Kevin Hogan as the half time break approached. However, St Marys worked a final attack and were awarded a free which they converted in the last minute of the half to lead by 0-4 to 0-3.

Garrycastle began the second half in determined fashion. A goal was scored from the penalty spot in the 35th minute by Conor Cosgrove after a promising attacked was ended with a foul on Kevin Hogan in the large square. Conor Cosgrove was then on the end of another good passing move to finish to the net for his and Garrycastle’s second goal of the game to put his side into a 5 point lead in the 39th minute. St Marys responded with a point but Peadar Mulvihill replied with a point for the visitors. The home side pressed forward and hit over 3 points without reply in the 42nd, 50th and 53rd minutes to narrow the gap to two points. A point from Kevin Hogan restored Garrycastle’s advantage with just a minute remaining in normal time. There was some 4 minutes of injury time played because of stoppages to allow treatment to Anthony Duignan and Noel Galvin. During that time, St Marys hit over two points but Conor Cosgrove responded with a point from a free after a foul on Peadar Mulvihill. The final score was 2-6 to 0-10 in Garrycastle’s favour.

This was a good battling performance from a side short of some regulars. After a shaky start they settled and played some good football, particularly in the second period. There were notable performances from Conor Harrington, Anthony Duignan, Gary Mullery, Noel Galvin, Kevin Hogan and Conor Cosgrove.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Conor Harrington, Anthony Duignan, Paul Donovan, Gary Mullery, John Murphy, Padraig Donoghue, Noel Galvin, Sean Brennan (0-1), Kevin Hogan (0-2), Neil Rattigan, Peadar Mulvihill (0-1), Paul Mulvihill (0-1), Conor Cosgrove (2-1, 1-1f) and Brian Carty.
SUBS: Anthony Larkin for P Donoghue (40 min); Emmet Keena for Paul Mulvihill (49 min) and Finbarr Murray for N Galvin (56 min, inj).

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP (17/8/10)

GARRYCASTLE 2-15 BALLYMORE 4-5

Garrycastle Junior B side got their championship campaign off to a winning start in Garrycastle last Tuesday evening in what was an entertaining and high scoring affair. Garrycastle got off to the better start and had a point from Conor Cosgrove in 2 minutes. A goal from Rory McGowan followed after 6 minutes; however, Ballymore hit back immediately and registered a goal of their own. A couple of points from Conor Cosgrove put his side further ahead and in the 10th minute Robbie Shine hit over a point from play. Paul Donovan then got a point and Robbie Shine hit over a free to put the home side into a 6 point lead after 13 minutes. However, Ballymore rallied strongly and hit 2 goals within a couple of minutes to leave the scores level. Conor Cosgrove gave Garrycastle the lead again with a goal in the 19th minute. Two points from Robbie Shine and a pointed free from Conor Cosgrove brought the scoring in the first half to a close with the home side 2-9 to 3-0 in the lead.

On the resumption, Conor Cosgrove increased his side’s lead with a pointed free. Ballymore responded with 2 points from play. A point from Rory McGowan was replied to by Ballymore. Noel Galvin chipped in with a point from play but Ballymore had 2 points of their own soon afterwards. The game was thrown wide open in the 50th minute when the visitors struck for their 4th goal of the game to leave just 2 points between the sides. A point from a Conor Cosgrove free put Garrycastle 3 ahead. Ballymore replied with a pointed free in the 53rd minute. A point from Conor Cosgrove with 5 minutes remaining restored Garrycastle’s 3 point advantage. The final score came in the last minute of play, a pointed free from Paul Donovan after a foul on Robbie Shine, as Garrycastle held on for a 4 point win.

It was a very open game with both sets of forwards having the upper hand. Best for Garrycastle were Gary Mullery, Robbie Shine, Rory McGowan and Conor Cosgrove.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Conor Harrington, Anthony Duignan, Gary Mullery, Anthony Larkin, John Murphy, Brian Carty, Noel Galvin (0-1), Robbie Shine (0-4, 1f), Kevin Hogan, Rory McGowan (1-1), Padraig Cosgrove, Ian Turley, Conor Cosgrove (1-7, 0-3f) and Paul Donovan (0-2, 1f).
SUBS: Neil Rattigan for I Turley (53 min).

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION 7A (1/7/10)

TANG 1 - 9 GARRYCASTLE 0 - 8

Garrycastle Junior B side played their re-arranged fixture last Thursday evening and went down to their first defeat of the league against a skilful and determined Tang team. Tang had a point in their very first attack and were soon 2 points to the good with a well taken point from the left. Tang stretched the lead to 3 points in the 10th minute as Garrycastle found it difficult to get a foothold in the game. The first Garrycastle score did not come until the 12th minute, when Conor Cosgrove shot over a point. Robbie Shine then got his side’s second point with a smartly taken score. Tang responded with another point from a promising attack before Padraig Cosgrove struck a good point from the right wing. The Tang goalkeeper made an excellent save from Paul Donovan at the expense of a 45. However, Conor Cosgrove’s attempt at a point from the 45 sailed wide. The same player had a point from play to put the sides’ level in the 25th minute. Noel Galvin then chipped in with a point after he won a throw-in near the 20 meter line to put Garrycastle into the lead for the first time in the game as half time approached. However, Tang responded well and had an equaliser on the stroke of half time to leave the side on 0-5 each at the break.

Garrycastle started the second half in blistering fashion and had two points within the first 4 minutes. The first came from the boot of Robbie Shine and the second from Conor Cosgrove. However, Tang refused to yield and responded with two points within a minute to level matters again. Justin McAteer put Garrycastle ahead again in the 37th minute but that was to prove to be his side’s last score. Tang upped their game and drew level with a free in the 41st minute. Tang took the lead in the 48th minute and a tight finish looked on the cards. A goal for Tang in the 56th minute put them 4 points to the good. Garrycastle tried everything to pull the lead back but came up against a determined Tang defence and could not get the required scores.

Garrycastle will be disappointed to have surrendered their 100% record in this division but can have no complaints on the night. There were good displays from Alan Fox on his return to action after a long period out with injury. He was well assisted by Anthony Larkin and Sean Brennan. Brian Carty and Conor Cosgrove were most prominent in attack in what was a disappointing performance overall from the Garrycastle forward division.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Gary Mullery, John Murphy, Alan Fox, Sean Brennan, Anthony Larkin, Neil Rattigan, Justin McAteer, Noel Galvin (0-1), Padraig Cosgrove (0-1), Conor Cosgrove (0-3), Brian Carty, Peadar Mulvihill (0-1), Robbie Shine (0-1) and Paul Donovan.
SUBS: Paul Mulvihill for Paul Donovan and Pascal Dillon for Peadar Mulvihill.

ACL DIV 7A: P 5; W 4; D 0; L 1; Pts 8

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE Division 7A (4 June 2010)

GARRYCASTLE 4 – 16 MOATE ALL WHITES 0 – 8

Garrycastle Junior B side maintained their 100% record in Division 7A when they made the trip to Moate last Friday evening to take on the home side, who before this game also had a perfect record in the division.

While the scoreline reflects that Garrycastle dominated the proceedings, it does not do justice to a Moate side who gave as good as they got in the opening 20 minutes and were it not for some poor shooting would have been a lot closer at the end. Garrycastle hit the front in the very first minute when Conor Cosgrove hit over a point from play. Moate responded with a point straight away. Conor Cosgrove restored the Garrycastle lead with a point from play only for Moate equalise immediately. Moate hit the front in the 9th minute with a point from a free. An equaliser came for Garrycastle when David McHugh fisted a point in the 13th minute. Moate regained the lead a minute later with yet another point from play, only for Garrycastle to equalise when Noel Galvin converted a free. Moate hit the front again in the 17th minute with a point from play. However, the game took a decisive turn in Garrycastle’s favour in the next attack. Good approach play put David McHugh in the clear and he remained composed to place his shot beyond the goalkeeper for a Garrycastle goal. From that point on the Garrycastle midfield duo of Noel Galvin and Rory McGowan took almost complete control. A point from a Noel Galvin free put his side into a 3 point lead. A second Garrycastle goal arrived in the 24th minute, when Conor Cosgrove got behind the Moate defence and dispatched his shot to the net. A wonderful point from Padraig Cosgrove from the right wing and some 45 meters from goal pushed Garrycastle further ahead and Conor Cosgrove hit yet another point as half time approached. Moate did have the last say on the scoreboard with a point in the 3rd minute of injury tome to leave it 2-7 to 0-6 in Garrycastle’s favour at the break.

Moate started strongly on the resumption but a couple of good opportunities for points were wasted because of poor shooting. Garrycastle had a point from Adam Kennedy. Brian Carty replaced the injured Colman Gantley in the 3rd minute of the second half and was immediately into action and hit over a good point. Conor Cosgrove converted a 45 meter kick and David McHugh had a point to stretch the lead. Another pointed free from Conor Cosgrove put his side 12 points up as Garrycastle dominated throughout the field. Moate had a point from a free in the 45th minute but any faint hope of a recovery was banished a couple of minutes later when Adam Kennedy shot his side’s third goal. Another goal, this time from substitute Paul Mulvihill, only went to emphasise Garrycastle’s dominance. Moate had a point from a free as the game entered its last 10 minutes. However, Garrycastle continued to press forward and points from Rory McGowan, Peadar Mulvihill, Noel Galvin from a free and a second Rory McGowan point were added to the score. On Referee, Declan Nugent’s final whistle, the visitors lead by 4-16 to 0-8.

This was an excellent team performance from Garrycastle who after an initial period took complete control and were worthy winners. There were excellent displays throughout but the contributions of Padraig Donoghue, Sean Brennan, Rory McGowan, Conor Cosgrove and David McHugh deserve special praise.

GARRYCASTLE: John McCrossan, Padraig Donoghue, John Murphy, Gary Mullery, Neil Rattigan, Anthony Larkin, Sean Brennan, Noel Galvin (0-3, 3f), Rory McGowan (0-2), Padraig Cosgrove (0-1), Conor Cosgrove (1-5, 2f, 1 45m), Colman Gantley, Peadar Mulvihill (0-1), Adam Kennedy (1-1) and David McHugh (1-2).
SUBS: Brian Carty (0-1) for C Gantley (inj, 33 min); Paul Mulvihill (10) for D McHugh (45 min); Conor Molloy for A Kennedy (50 min); Paul Donovan for N Rattigan (53 min) and Kevin Dunne for C Cosgrove (75 Min).

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE Division 7A (8 May 2010)

GARRYCASTLE 6-13 BALLINAGORE 1-5

Garrycastle Junior B side continued their fine form with a comprehensive win over the visitors in sunny Garrycastle last Saturday evening. Garrycastle dominated throughout and were never in any danger as they sprinted into an 8 point lead within the first 10 minutes of the game. First half gaols from Conor Cosgrove (2), Justin McAteer and Conor Harrington sent Garrycastle into a half time lead of 4-5 to 1-1 for the visitors.

Garrycastle continued to dominate in the second period; however, to their credit Ballinagore never gave up trying and played much better in the second half. Further goals from Conor Cosgrove and Sean Brennan just went to cement their side’s domination.

GARRYCASTLE: Gearóid O’Neill, Padraig Donoghue, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington (1-0), Gary Mullery (0-1), Anthony Larkin, John Murphy, Justin McAteer (1-0), Noel Galvin (0-2), Neil Rattigan (0-1), Padraig Cosgrove, Sean Brennan (1-0), Peadar Mulvihill (0-3, 1f), Conor Cosgrove (3-4, 0-1f) and Brian Carty.
SUBS: Ian Turley (0-1) for B Carty (32 min); Gary McCallon for J McAteer (34 min); Michael O’Donoghue (0-1) for C Cosgrove (36 min); Conor Cosgrove for S Brennan (inj, 44 min); and Brian Carty for G McCallon (inj, 45 min).

ACL DIVISION 7A (24 April 2010)

Garrycastle 3-17 St Lomans 3-10

Garrycastle junior B side made the trip to Lakepoint Park last Saturday evening to play the rescheduled division 7A fixture and came away with the points. This win maintains their 100% record in this division and should spur them on to mount a serious challenge for league honours.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, Padraig Donoghue, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington, Neil Rattigan, Anthony Larkin, Sean Brennan (0-1), Justin McAteer (0-2), Noel Galvin (0-1), David McHugh (0-2), Conor Cosgrove (1-2), Michael O’Donoghue, Paul Mulvihill, Robbie Shine (0-4) and Paul Donovan (1-1).
SUBS: Conor Molloy (1-1) for P Mulvihill; Adam Kennedy (0-3) for D McHugh.

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A - 8 April 2010)

GARRYCASTLE 2 - 13 ST JOSEPHS 1 – 5

Garrycastle’s Junior B side got their league campaign off to a winning start last Thursday evening against St Josephs. The game was switched to Streamstown as the Garrycastle pitch was unplayable following the recent wet spell.

Garrycastle made a bright start and registered their first point in the very first minute when Paul Donovan was on the end of a good build up to slot over the score. However, they were rocked back immediately when St Joseph’s first attack saw them get behind the Garrycastle defence and find the back of the net. A close in free was converted by Robbie Shine in Garrycastle’s next attack, but St Josephs restored their 2 point advantage when they converted a free in the 5th minute. Robbie then had a point from open play and Garrycastle were level in the 12th minute thanks to a good point from Noel Galvin. Garrycastle had the upper hand in midfield and this provided a good supply to the forwards. A Garrycastle goal in the 21st minute put them into the lead again as Conor Cosgrove was on hand to blast a shot to the net following good approach play. Another point from Paul Donovan put his side further ahead but this was cancelled out with a St Joseph’s point from play. Garrycastle were guilty of some poor misses at this stage and a number of opportunities were sent wide or possession lost due to over elaboration. A pointed free from Paul Donovan put Garrycastle into a 4 point lead but St Joseph’s reduced the margin to 3 right on the break with a close-in free to leave the score 1-6 to 1-3 in Garrycastle’s favour at the break.

Garrycastle came out in determined fashion at the start of the second half and Conor Cosgrove got his and Garrycastle’s second goal within 3 minutes. A pointed free from the same player enhanced their lead with just 5 minutes of the half gone. At this stage Garrycastle enjoyed almost total domination and reeled off a succession of scores from Brian Carty, Neil Rattigan, Robbie Shine, Paul Donovan and another Robbie Shine free to establish a commanding lead. The lead would have been even greater were it not for some fine goalkeeping from St Joseph’s Ciaran Seery. St Josephs rallied at this stage ad had two well taken points from pay in the 46th and 49th minutes. However, Garrycastle were to get the final score, a pointed free from Conor Cosgrove, with about 7 minutes remaining. The final whistle saw Garrycastle lead by 2-13 to1-5.

This was good performance from this Garrycastle Junior B side playing their first game together. They can look forward to greater challenges ahead but if the players show this level of commitment and skill in their remaining games they can challenge for league honours. There were solid defensive performances from Conor Harrington, Padraig Donoghue, Anthony Larkin and Neil Rattigan. Noel Galvin commanded midfield and was well assisted by Michael O’Donoghue. There was some good play in the forward division, particularly from Padraig Cosgrove, Conor Cosgrove, Robbie Shine and Paul Donovan.

GARRYCASTLE: Stephen McGuire, IanTurley, Anthony Duignan, Conor Harrington, Padraig Donoghue, Anthony Larkin, Neil Rattigan (0-1), Michael O’Donoghue, Noel Galvin (0-1), Conor Cosgrove (2-2, 0-2f), Padraig Cosgrove,, Brian Carty (0-1), Paul Mulvihill, Robbie Shine (0-4, 2f) and Paul Donovan (0-4, 1f).
SUBS: Colman Gantley for M O’Donoghue (38 min) and Michael O’Donoghue for I Turley (52 min).