Garrycastle GAA Club

This is the Minor team page.

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

MINOR MANAGEMENT 2011

The Club is delighted to announce that the Minor team will be managed by Gary Dolan. Gary will be assisted by Padraig Cosgrave, Thomas Keena and John Murphy.

TRAINING

FIXTURE

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulation to St Ciarans on their win in the Minir final on Sunday. The Garrycastle lads involved were Mark Keenan, Sean Carey, Justin Barrett (Captain), Eoin Monaghan, Michael Fagan, Alex Gardiner, Michael Monaghan, Sean Moran, Cillian Dickson, Cian White, David Hickey, Gavin Ward, Jack Donoghue, Paul Gunning and Ronan Donoghue.

Note: St Ciarans comprise Caulry, Castledaly and Garrycastle.

RESULTS/REPORTS

MINOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (31/8/11)

GARRYCASTLE 0-12 TUBBERCLAIR 0-10

The minors had a good win in the championship over Tubberclair on Wednesday last on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-10. Favourites Tubberclair started well and raced into a 0-4 to 0-0 lead after 10 minutes. The Garrycastle midfield of Eoin Monaghan and Justin Barrett began to get into the game and during a long period of possession created four goal chances, all of which were missed. Their only score during was a point from Alex Gardiner. Tubberclair on the other hand countered attacked occasionally and got 2 points leaving the halftime score at 0-6 to 0-1.

The Garrycastle goal had a narrow shave when a shot was partially saved by Michael Fagan and the ever alert Jack Donohoe off the line. In the second period the Garrycastle boys found their shooting boots and got 3 unanswered points. A period of Tubberclair pressure resulted in 3 points bring the difference between the teams back to five. Points were exchanged and with the score at 0-10 to 0-5 Tubberclair looked the likely winners. However Garrycastle took over and scored the last 7 points to win by two points. This was a gritty performance by the Garrycastle boys who never panicked when things weren't going their way. The free taking of Alex Gardiner and tight marking of Jack Donohoe were also features of the Garrycastle performance.

GARRYCASTLE: Michael Fagan, David Hickey, Jack Donohoe, Lee McNamara, Cian White, Sean Carey, Gavin Ward, Eoin Monaghan, Justin Barrett, Michael Monaghan, Alex Gardiner, Ronan Donohoe, Paul Gunning, Mark Keenan, Sean Moran.
SUBS: Kilian Dixon, Paddy Munnelly, Cormac Dixon, Sean Gunning.

Minor Group Team

Well done to the St Ciarans group team which defeated St Lomans, Mullingar last week by 3-16 to 1-7 in the quarter final of the minor championship. In the early stages of this game both sides looked evenly balanced but as the half progressed Ciaran began to build up a lead. At midfield Justin Barrett and Robbie Hickey began to dominate and with lethal forwards such as Eoin Monaghan, David Brooks and Lorcan Dolan playing the scores began to come. A goal from Sean Carey late in the half gave Ciarans a 1-9 to 0-3 half time lead. The second half resumed with Lomans scoring an early goal despite a brilliant attempt by Mark Keenan to keep it out. This led to a resurgence by Lomans who battled hard but with Paddy Holloway rock solid in defence and very well supported by Michael McMahon, Jack Donohoe, Michael Monaghan, Jack O'Meara and Jack O'Kelly Lynch the Lomans forwards made little progress. Ciarans resumed dominance of the game and second half goals by Eoin Monaghan, one from a penalty, gave his team a comfortable victory.In addition to the players mentioned Paul Gunning, Paul Henson and Darragh Kelly also contributed handsomely to this victory. This team will play the winners of Mullingar Shamrocks and St Brigids in the semi final.

St Ciarans: Mark Keenan, Jack Donohoe, Michael McMahon, Paul Henson, Jack O'Meara, Paddy Holloway, Jack O'Kelly-Lynch, Justin Barrett, Robbie Hickey, Sean Carey, Eoin Monaghan, Darragh Kelly, Paul Gunning, Lorcan Dolan, David Brooks.
Subs used: Michael Monaghan, Patrick Costello, Sean Moran, Evan O'Rourke.

The minors have been busy in recent weeks playing league games. After 4 rounds of the league they have 3 wins over Caulry, Kilucan and Ballinacargy and one defeat to Maryland/Tang.

After a slow start to the competition in which they lost to Maryland Tang they beat Caulry by two points in a game in which a late goal decided it for Garrycastle. This was followed by a one point victory over Kilucan. Kilucan had the better start in this games and led by three points early on but by half time the Garrycastle boys were getting the measure of them. A goal by Sean Moran levelled the scores at half time. A strong early second half performance saw Garrycastle build a 3 point lead only to be pulled back by a Kilucan goal. However Garrycastle regained the initiative and build a two point lead. A late Kilucan point left just one in it at the the end.

On Friday evening last this team travelled to Ballinacargy to play the locals and came away with a two point victory, on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9, after a hard fought entertaining game. Playing against a very strong wind in the first half Garrycastle were behind by 1-7 to 0-2 late in the first half but an Alex Gardiner goal reduce the lead to five points at half time. The early minutes of the second half saw Garrycastle score four on the trot to reduce the lead to one. A Ballinacargy free increased the lead to two before Garrycastle hit another 3 points to take lead which they held until the end. A late Ballinacargy surge in search of the winning goal was well defended and cleared just before the final whistle sounded. This was hard battling performance from the Garrycastle boys with Jack Donohoe having an outstanding game both at centre back and in attack in the second half. Justin Barret's high fielding, Eoin Monaghan's industry and high skill level, Alex Gardiner's long range points, Paul Gunning's sweet left foot and Mark Keenan's work rate and ability were features of the game.

Michael Fagan, Cian White, Keith Flynn, Michael Monaghan, Gavin Ward, Jack Donohoe, Kilian Dixon, Eoin Monaghan, Justin Barrett, Paddy Munnelly, Alex Gardiner, Ronan Donohoe, Paul Gunning, Mark Keenan, Sean Moran. Subs Sean Carey, Diarmuid Mulvihill.

Minor League Round 1

Garrycastle 3-11 Maryland/Tang 5-14

Team: Michael Fagan, Cian White, Jack Donoghue, Michael Monaghan, David Hickey, Sean Carey, Gain Ward, Justin Barrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Alex Gardiner, Mark Keenan, Paul Gunning, Cillian Dickson and Sean Moran. Subs, Ronan McCormack, Diarmuid Mulvihill

Minor League Round 2

Garrycastle 1-11 Ballynacargy 1-09

Team: Michael Fagan, Michael Monaghan, Keith Flynn, Cian White, Cillian Dickson, Jack Donoghue, Paddy Munnelly , Justin Barrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Alex Gardiner, Gavin Ward, Sean Moran, Mark Keenan and Paul Gunning. Sub Diarmuid Mulvihill

Minor League Round 3

Garrycastle 3-09 Caulry 2-10

Team: Michael Fagan, Michael Monaghan, Sean Carey, Lee McNamara, Cian White, Jack Donoghue, David Hickey, JustinBarrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Alex Gardiner, Mark Keenan, Sean Moran, Cillian Dickson and Paul Gunning. Subs Paddy Munnelly, Diarmuid Mulvihill and Stefan Kilroy.

Minor League Round 4

Garrycastle 1-10 killucan 1-09

Team: Michael Fagan, Eddie Farrell, Keith Flynn, David Hickey, Cian White, Jack Donoghue, Michael Monaghan, Justin Barrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Cillian Dickson, Gavin Ward, Paddy Munnelly, Paul Gunning and Sean Moran. Subs Diarmuid Mulvihill and Jamie Hoey













			This is the Minor team page. News, Fixtures and Photos of the Minor Team will appear here from now on. MINOR MANAGEMENT 2011 The Club is delighted to announce that the Minor team will be managed by Gary Dolan. Gary will be assisted by Padraig Cosgrave, Thomas Keena and John Murphy. TRAINING FIXTURE CONGRATULATIONS Congratulation to St Ciarans on their win in the Minir final on Sunday. The Garrycastle lads involved were Mark Keenan, Sean Carey, Justin Barrett (Captain), Eoin Monaghan, Michael Fagan, Alex Gardiner, Michael Monaghan, Sean Moran, Cillian Dickson, Cian White, David Hickey, Gavin Ward, Jack Donoghue, Paul Gunning and Ronan Donoghue. Note: St Ciarans comprise Caulry, Castledaly and Garrycastle. RESULTS/REPORTS MINOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (31/8/11) GARRYCASTLE 0-12 TUBBERCLAIR 0-10 The minors had a good win in the championship over Tubberclair on Wednesday last on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-10. Favourites Tubberclair started well and raced into a 0-4 to 0-0 lead after 10 minutes. The Garrycastle midfield of Eoin Monaghan and Justin Barrett began to get into the game and during a long period of possession created four goal chances, all of which were missed. Their only score during was a point from Alex Gardiner. Tubberclair on the other hand countered attacked occasionally and got 2 points leaving the halftime score at 0-6 to 0-1. The Garrycastle goal had a narrow shave when a shot was partially saved by Michael Fagan and the ever alert Jack Donohoe off the line. In the second period the Garrycastle boys found their shooting boots and got 3 unanswered points. A period of Tubberclair pressure resulted in 3 points bring the difference between the teams back to five. Points were exchanged and with the score at 0-10 to 0-5 Tubberclair looked the likely winners. However Garrycastle took over and scored the last 7 points to win by two points. This was a gritty performance by the Garrycastle boys who never panicked when things weren't going their way. The free taking of Alex Gardiner and tight marking of Jack Donohoe were also features of the Garrycastle performance. GARRYCASTLE: Michael Fagan, David Hickey, Jack Donohoe, Lee McNamara, Cian White, Sean Carey, Gavin Ward, Eoin Monaghan, Justin Barrett, Michael Monaghan, Alex Gardiner, Ronan Donohoe, Paul Gunning, Mark Keenan, Sean Moran. SUBS: Kilian Dixon, Paddy Munnelly, Cormac Dixon, Sean Gunning. Minor Group Team Well done to the St Ciarans group team which defeated St Lomans, Mullingar last week by 3-16 to 1-7 in the quarter final of the minor championship. In the early stages of this game both sides looked evenly balanced but as the half progressed Ciaran began to build up a lead. At midfield Justin Barrett and Robbie Hickey began to dominate and with lethal forwards such as Eoin Monaghan, David Brooks and Lorcan Dolan playing the scores began to come. A goal from Sean Carey late in the half gave Ciarans a 1-9 to 0-3 half time lead. The second half resumed with Lomans scoring an early goal despite a brilliant attempt by Mark Keenan to keep it out. This led to a resurgence by Lomans who battled hard but with Paddy Holloway rock solid in defence and very well supported by Michael McMahon, Jack Donohoe, Michael Monaghan, Jack O'Meara and Jack O'Kelly Lynch the Lomans forwards made little progress. Ciarans resumed dominance of the game and second half goals by Eoin Monaghan, one from a penalty, gave his team a comfortable victory.In addition to the players mentioned Paul Gunning, Paul Henson and Darragh Kelly also contributed handsomely to this victory. This team will play the winners of Mullingar Shamrocks and St Brigids in the semi final. St Ciarans: Mark Keenan, Jack Donohoe, Michael McMahon, Paul Henson, Jack O'Meara, Paddy Holloway, Jack O'Kelly-Lynch, Justin Barrett, Robbie Hickey, Sean Carey, Eoin Monaghan, Darragh Kelly, Paul Gunning, Lorcan Dolan, David Brooks. Subs used: Michael Monaghan, Patrick Costello, Sean Moran, Evan O'Rourke. The minors have been busy in recent weeks playing league games. After 4 rounds of the league they have 3 wins over Caulry, Kilucan and Ballinacargy and one defeat to Maryland/Tang. After a slow start to the competition in which they lost to Maryland Tang they beat Caulry by two points in a game in which a late goal decided it for Garrycastle. This was followed by a one point victory over Kilucan. Kilucan had the better start in this games and led by three points early on but by half time the Garrycastle boys were getting the measure of them. A goal by Sean Moran levelled the scores at half time. A strong early second half performance saw Garrycastle build a 3 point lead only to be pulled back by a Kilucan goal. However Garrycastle regained the initiative and build a two point lead. A late Kilucan point left just one in it at the the end. On Friday evening last this team travelled to Ballinacargy to play the locals and came away with a two point victory, on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9, after a hard fought entertaining game. Playing against a very strong wind in the first half Garrycastle were behind by 1-7 to 0-2 late in the first half but an Alex Gardiner goal reduce the lead to five points at half time. The early minutes of the second half saw Garrycastle score four on the trot to reduce the lead to one. A Ballinacargy free increased the lead to two before Garrycastle hit another 3 points to take lead which they held until the end. A late Ballinacargy surge in search of the winning goal was well defended and cleared just before the final whistle sounded. This was hard battling performance from the Garrycastle boys with Jack Donohoe having an outstanding game both at centre back and in attack in the second half. Justin Barret's high fielding, Eoin Monaghan's industry and high skill level, Alex Gardiner's long range points, Paul Gunning's sweet left foot and Mark Keenan's work rate and ability were features of the game. Michael Fagan, Cian White, Keith Flynn, Michael Monaghan, Gavin Ward, Jack Donohoe, Kilian Dixon, Eoin Monaghan, Justin Barrett, Paddy Munnelly, Alex Gardiner, Ronan Donohoe, Paul Gunning, Mark Keenan, Sean Moran. Subs Sean Carey, Diarmuid Mulvihill. Minor League Round 1 Garrycastle 3-11 Maryland/Tang 5-14 Team: Michael Fagan, Cian White, Jack Donoghue, Michael Monaghan, David Hickey, Sean Carey, Gain Ward, Justin Barrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Alex Gardiner, Mark Keenan, Paul Gunning, Cillian Dickson and Sean Moran. Subs, Ronan McCormack, Diarmuid Mulvihill Minor League Round 2 Garrycastle 1-11 Ballynacargy 1-09 Team: Michael Fagan, Michael Monaghan, Keith Flynn, Cian White, Cillian Dickson, Jack Donoghue, Paddy Munnelly , Justin Barrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Alex Gardiner, Gavin Ward, Sean Moran, Mark Keenan and Paul Gunning. Sub Diarmuid Mulvihill Minor League Round 3 Garrycastle 3-09 Caulry 2-10 Team: Michael Fagan, Michael Monaghan, Sean Carey, Lee McNamara, Cian White, Jack Donoghue, David Hickey, JustinBarrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Alex Gardiner, Mark Keenan, Sean Moran, Cillian Dickson and Paul Gunning. Subs Paddy Munnelly, Diarmuid Mulvihill and Stefan Kilroy. Minor League Round 4 Garrycastle 1-10 killucan 1-09 Team: Michael Fagan, Eddie Farrell, Keith Flynn, David Hickey, Cian White, Jack Donoghue, Michael Monaghan, Justin Barrett, Eoin Monaghan, Ronan Donoghue, Cillian Dickson, Gavin Ward, Paddy Munnelly, Paul Gunning and Sean Moran. Subs Diarmuid Mulvihill and Jamie Hoey