Garrycastle GAA Club - Junior Team

This is the Junior Team page.

News, Fixtures and Photos of the Junior Team will appear here from
now on.

FIXTURES

RESULTS

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A)

The game against Ballinagore scheduled for Tuesday 8th May in Garrycastle has been cancelled as Ballinagore are unable to field. Garrycastle awarded the points.

ACFL Div 7A: P 3; W 3; D 0; L 0; Pts 6

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A - 26 April 2012)

GARRYCASTLE 1-10 ST MARYS ROCHFORDBRIDGE 1-8

Garrycastle’s junior side made it two wins out of two in the league when they travelled to Rochfordbridge to take on St Marys last Thursday evening.

Playing with the aid of a strong breeze, the home side made a bright start and scored a point from their very first attack. Garrycastle hit back with a point from midfielder, Johnny McGuire. However, Garrycastle were rocked back straight away when a short kick-out by the Garrycastle’s Michael Fagan led to a passage of play where possession was lost by the defenders and the ball was dispatched to the net. John McGowan responded with a good point from play for the visitors. Pascal Dillon was unlucky when his powerfully struck shot hit the crossbar and rebounded to safety. A point for St Marys was replied to with one form Conor Molloy from play as the first half approached the mid point. However, from there to the half time break, St Marys dominated the play and reeled off a succession of points, two from play and two from frees, to lead on a scoreline of 1-6 to m0-3 at the break.

The second half started no better for Garrycastle, as St Marys tacked on a point from open play to increase their lead to 7 points. However, this was to be the catalyst for the visitors to up their game. They took control in the midfield and the forwards began to cause all sorts of problems for the St Marys defence. A point from Johnny McGuire was quickly a

dded to with a goal from Conor Molloy, who just got his fist to the ball before the St Marys goalkeeper could intercept a pass to him and the ball trickled into the unguarded net. The same play then added a point to narrow the gap to just 2 points with about 20 minutes remaining. Garrycastle continued to press forward and points from substitutes, Paul Donovan and Paul Mulvihill, to level matters by the 45th minute. A magnificent point from another substitute, Michael Kelly, from all of 45 meters on the left wing, put his side ahead for the first time in the game after 48 minutes. Further points from Robbie Shine and Paul Donovan put Garrycastle 3 points up with just 5 minutes remaining. To their credit St Marys responded in determined fashion but could not break down the Garrycastle defence. They had a goal opportunity near the end but were foiled by a save from Michael Fagan and the follow-up shot was blocked by Sean Brennan. St Marys did manage a point in the final minute but Garrycastel ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-10 to1-8.

This was a reasonable performance from Garrycastle, where they struggled for long period in the first half but dominated in the second. There were some good individual performances from Sean Brennan, Peadar Mulvihill who moved to wing back with the injury to Michael Dunning, John McGowan and Conor Molloy. All three substitutes made a telling contribution in addition to their scores.

GARRYCASTLE: Michael Fagan, Stephen McGuire, Sean Brennan, Finbarr Murray, Frank Doolan, Anthony Larkin, Michael Dunning, Noel Galvin, Johnny McGuire (0-2), Brain Ganley, Robbie Shine (0-1), Peadar Mulvihill, John McGowan (0-1), Conor Molloy (1-2) and Pascal Dillon.
SUBS: Michael Kelly (0-1) for M Dunning (inj, 21 min); Paul Donovan (0-2) for P Dillon (35 min); Paul Mulvihill (0-1) for B Ganley (41 min).

ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A – 13 April 2012)

GARRYCASTLE 0-11 ST JOSEPHS 0-8

Garrycastle’s junior side got their league campaign off to a winning start last Friday night with a narrow but deserved win over the visitors, St Josephs. The first half was played in driving rain and this made underfoot conditions and handling difficult for both teams. An illustration of this was an injury picked up in the 2nd minute by Johnny McGuire when he fell awkwardly in the middle of the pitch as he fielded a ball and had to be replaced.

Garrycastle made the better start and had a point in the second minute from Brian Carty. Noel Galvin doubled their lead with a point in the 10th minute. However, St Josephs hit back with two points in quick succession to level matters in the 13th minute. The visitors had a goal chance soon after but Garrycastle net minder, Michael Fagan, brought off a great save and the danger was cleared. St Joseph did take the lead in the 19th minute but Peadar Mulvihill responded with a point for Garrycastle almost immediately. A point from substitute, Paul Gunning, put Garrycastle into the lead again in the 27th minute. The visitors put good use to the additional time played for the injury to Johnny McGuire by scoring an equaliser in the 4th minute of added time to leave the sides level at the break on 0-4 a piece.

St Joseph took the lead in the 3rd minute of the second half with a point but Garrycastle hit back strongly and in their best period of attacking hit over 3 points in a 3 minute spell to take a two point advantage. The Garrycastle points came from Conor Molloy, Paul Mulvihill and Brian Carty. St Josephs had a point in the 37th minute to reduce the gap to 1 again. Michael Fagan brought off yet another wonderful save to deny St Josephs a goal and a point from substitute, Jack Donoghue increased the gap to 2 in the 41st minute and Alex Gardiner pushed it out to 3 with a well taken score as the game entered the final 10 minutes. Further points from Peadar Mulvihill and Noel Galvin established a 5 point lead with just 3 minutes remaining. Both sides had a player red carded for a second yellow card offence and St Josephs finished the game strongly with a point in the first minute of injury time and a point from a free (the only score that was not from play in the entire game) just before the final whistle.

This was a mixed bag from Garrycastle, with a much improved display in the second half. Michael Fagan brought off some fine save in goal and deserved to keep his goal intact. There were good defensive displays by Sean Brennan, and Ciaran O’Neill in particular. Noel Galvin was solid throughout and was well supported by Robbie Shine when he mover to midfield on Johnny McGuire’s departure due to injury. There were good performances in attack by Brain Carty, Alex Gardiner and Peadar Mulvihill.

Garrycastle: Michael Fagan, Michael Donoghue, Sean Brennan, Anthony Duignan, Stephen McGuire, Ciaran O’Neill, Anthony Larkin, Noel Galvin (0-2), Johnny McGuire, Brian Carty (0-2), Alex Gardiner (0-1), Robbie Shine, Peadar Mulvihill (0-2), Conor Molloy (0-1) and Paul Mulvihill (0-1).
SUBS: Paul Gunning (0-1) for J McGuire (Inj, 3 min); Jack Donoghue (0-1) for M Donoghue (h/t); Frank Doolan for S McGuire (45 min); Ronan Donoghue for Paul Mulvihill (50 min) and Michael Dunning for B Carty (59 min).

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.

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).

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).













			This is the Junior Team page. News, Fixtures and Photos of the Junior Team will appear here from now on. FIXTURES RESULTS ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A) The game against Ballinagore scheduled for Tuesday 8th May in Garrycastle has been cancelled as Ballinagore are unable to field. Garrycastle awarded the points. ACFL Div 7A: P 3; W 3; D 0; L 0; Pts 6 ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A - 26 April 2012) GARRYCASTLE 1-10 ST MARYS ROCHFORDBRIDGE 1-8 Garrycastle’s junior side made it two wins out of two in the league when they travelled to Rochfordbridge to take on St Marys last Thursday evening. Playing with the aid of a strong breeze, the home side made a bright start and scored a point from their very first attack. Garrycastle hit back with a point from midfielder, Johnny McGuire. However, Garrycastle were rocked back straight away when a short kick-out by the Garrycastle’s Michael Fagan led to a passage of play where possession was lost by the defenders and the ball was dispatched to the net. John McGowan responded with a good point from play for the visitors. Pascal Dillon was unlucky when his powerfully struck shot hit the crossbar and rebounded to safety. A point for St Marys was replied to with one form Conor Molloy from play as the first half approached the mid point. However, from there to the half time break, St Marys dominated the play and reeled off a succession of points, two from play and two from frees, to lead on a scoreline of 1-6 to m0-3 at the break. The second half started no better for Garrycastle, as St Marys tacked on a point from open play to increase their lead to 7 points. However, this was to be the catalyst for the visitors to up their game. They took control in the midfield and the forwards began to cause all sorts of problems for the St Marys defence. A point from Johnny McGuire was quickly a dded to with a goal from Conor Molloy, who just got his fist to the ball before the St Marys goalkeeper could intercept a pass to him and the ball trickled into the unguarded net. The same play then added a point to narrow the gap to just 2 points with about 20 minutes remaining. Garrycastle continued to press forward and points from substitutes, Paul Donovan and Paul Mulvihill, to level matters by the 45th minute. A magnificent point from another substitute, Michael Kelly, from all of 45 meters on the left wing, put his side ahead for the first time in the game after 48 minutes. Further points from Robbie Shine and Paul Donovan put Garrycastle 3 points up with just 5 minutes remaining. To their credit St Marys responded in determined fashion but could not break down the Garrycastle defence. They had a goal opportunity near the end but were foiled by a save from Michael Fagan and the follow-up shot was blocked by Sean Brennan. St Marys did manage a point in the final minute but Garrycastel ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-10 to1-8. This was a reasonable performance from Garrycastle, where they struggled for long period in the first half but dominated in the second. There were some good individual performances from Sean Brennan, Peadar Mulvihill who moved to wing back with the injury to Michael Dunning, John McGowan and Conor Molloy. All three substitutes made a telling contribution in addition to their scores. GARRYCASTLE: Michael Fagan, Stephen McGuire, Sean Brennan, Finbarr Murray, Frank Doolan, Anthony Larkin, Michael Dunning, Noel Galvin, Johnny McGuire (0-2), Brain Ganley, Robbie Shine (0-1), Peadar Mulvihill, John McGowan (0-1), Conor Molloy (1-2) and Pascal Dillon. SUBS: Michael Kelly (0-1) for M Dunning (inj, 21 min); Paul Donovan (0-2) for P Dillon (35 min); Paul Mulvihill (0-1) for B Ganley (41 min). ALL COUNTY LEAGUE (Division 7A – 13 April 2012) GARRYCASTLE 0-11 ST JOSEPHS 0-8 Garrycastle’s junior side got their league campaign off to a winning start last Friday night with a narrow but deserved win over the visitors, St Josephs. The first half was played in driving rain and this made underfoot conditions and handling difficult for both teams. An illustration of this was an injury picked up in the 2nd minute by Johnny McGuire when he fell awkwardly in the middle of the pitch as he fielded a ball and had to be replaced. Garrycastle made the better start and had a point in the second minute from Brian Carty. Noel Galvin doubled their lead with a point in the 10th minute. However, St Josephs hit back with two points in quick succession to level matters in the 13th minute. The visitors had a goal chance soon after but Garrycastle net minder, Michael Fagan, brought off a great save and the danger was cleared. St Joseph did take the lead in the 19th minute but Peadar Mulvihill responded with a point for Garrycastle almost immediately. A point from substitute, Paul Gunning, put Garrycastle into the lead again in the 27th minute. The visitors put good use to the additional time played for the injury to Johnny McGuire by scoring an equaliser in the 4th minute of added time to leave the sides level at the break on 0-4 a piece. St Joseph took the lead in the 3rd minute of the second half with a point but Garrycastle hit back strongly and in their best period of attacking hit over 3 points in a 3 minute spell to take a two point advantage. The Garrycastle points came from Conor Molloy, Paul Mulvihill and Brian Carty. St Josephs had a point in the 37th minute to reduce the gap to 1 again. Michael Fagan brought off yet another wonderful save to deny St Josephs a goal and a point from substitute, Jack Donoghue increased the gap to 2 in the 41st minute and Alex Gardiner pushed it out to 3 with a well taken score as the game entered the final 10 minutes. Further points from Peadar Mulvihill and Noel Galvin established a 5 point lead with just 3 minutes remaining. Both sides had a player red carded for a second yellow card offence and St Josephs finished the game strongly with a point in the first minute of injury time and a point from a free (the only score that was not from play in the entire game) just before the final whistle. This was a mixed bag from Garrycastle, with a much improved display in the second half. Michael Fagan brought off some fine save in goal and deserved to keep his goal intact. There were good defensive displays by Sean Brennan, and Ciaran O’Neill in particular. Noel Galvin was solid throughout and was well supported by Robbie Shine when he mover to midfield on Johnny McGuire’s departure due to injury. There were good performances in attack by Brain Carty, Alex Gardiner and Peadar Mulvihill. Garrycastle: Michael Fagan, Michael Donoghue, Sean Brennan, Anthony Duignan, Stephen McGuire, Ciaran O’Neill, Anthony Larkin, Noel Galvin (0-2), Johnny McGuire, Brian Carty (0-2), Alex Gardiner (0-1), Robbie Shine, Peadar Mulvihill (0-2), Conor Molloy (0-1) and Paul Mulvihill (0-1). SUBS: Paul Gunning (0-1) for J McGuire (Inj, 3 min); Jack Donoghue (0-1) for M Donoghue (h/t); Frank Doolan for S McGuire (45 min); Ronan Donoghue for Paul Mulvihill (50 min) and Michael Dunning for B Carty (59 min). 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. 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). 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).