Local notes 25/05/2011

GRANAGH  UTD. F.C.:

Lotto  Results:    Winning Nos. 4.6. 12. 16.    No Winner.         Next  Week's  Jackpot  €9,550.00

Lucky Dips:    Faye Ronan, Ballyagran.   Tony Dillon, Ballyagran. John Paul Murphy, Bruree.   

Tickets available at O` Gorman's Foodstore Granagh, Hickeys Bar Croom, The Rock Bar Granagh, & Bennis'  Bar  Ballyagran.

Thanks to all who are buying the lotto tickets, every week, it is very much appreciated

Results:

U8 Cup Q/f: 18/5/11:
Askeaton 2 -  Granagh Utd 3
Scorers for Granagh were Shane Collins 2 & Josh Lynch Raftery 1.
U10 Cup S/f:  22/5/11:
Abbeyfeale A 2 -  Granagh Utd 0.
Junior Div 2 : League Cup S/f
Kilcornan 0 - Granagh Utd 1.

U8s  Cup Quarter Final :   *Shane  Shines*:

This nail biting match was played in Askeaton versus Askeaton on  Wed 18th.   Askeaton were going in favourites as they

only lost one match.    Granagh came under pressure immediately and only got the ball past the half-way line once in the first half.

Daniel Herlihy was kept on his toes and made a few fine saves in the first ten minutes.   Sean Murphy and Shane Collins came

under pressure at the back.    However they were ably assisted by Eoin Enright and Josh Lynch Raftery in midfield and Ryan

Fitzgibbon and tom Curtin, up front.    Ten minutes passed and they were a goal down after some nice moves by Askeaton.

Daniel and Eoin switched after ten minutes and Ciara English came on for Tom.   Still under pressure they made it to half time

1 - 0 down.    

A completely re-energised team appeared for the second half..!     Jack O'Connor and James Stapleton were

included in the line up.   Granagh attacked from kick-off and Shane dribbled past the entire Askeaton team to put the ball in the

back of the net.   Askeaton were shell-shocked.    Five minutes later he added a second goal.    Great passing from Sean, James

and Josh, they were 2-1 up.    Askeaton applied the pressure again.    They shot from far out, got a slight block from Jack and

Eoin, unable to get a complete block on it -  meant the ball ended up in the net.   Granagh got their second wind.   Nice passing from

Ciara, Jack and Shane  who supplied Josh with the ball and he sent it to the net.   Granagh came under severe pressure for the

last five minutes but held out to win 3-2.    Other players - Shane Scully, Ben & Charlie McCarthan, Daragh Clifford, Pierce

Gavin, Liam Bennis, David Bennett and Rory Condon.    Well done to all for a great team effort.

Second Match ended 2-2.   Scorers - Liam Bennis and Daniel Herlihy.

U8s Cup Semi Final:  23/5/11:    This was a very spirited and enjoyable game versus Abbeyfeale.    Eoin Enright blocked bullets through the first half and into the second and it took eighteen minutes before the opposition penetrated the goals.    Granagh had chances early in the first  

half when Josh Lynch Raftery broke through but unfortunately their goalie brought off a great save.

It was very hard to beat the back line of Daragh Clifford and Sean Murphy.   Shane Collins drew respect from Abbeyfeale, so much so that they put two men on him.    Going in a half time they were a goal down but were confident.   Abbeyfeale's top scorer went off at half time. 

Granagh, in the second half had to go for it but a couple of great chances were saved by the goalie.   With ten minutes to go they were

awarded a penalty and Ciara stepped up to take it.   She beat the keeper but it was saved by the crossbar - the whole goal frame rattled !!

Abbeyfeale were too strong  for Granagh on the night and came away winners 3 - 0.   Congratulations to all the players, there were nine

Man of the Matchs' and one Girl of the Match.   The Abbeyfeale manager complimented Granagh,  saying they were the best team they had

met up to this and he also complimented the supporters/children involved on how well behaved they were.    It was a very good night and even

though the Cup Dream is over they still have the Shield Final next.

Team - Eoin Enright, Daragh Clifford, Sean Murphy, Shane Collins, James Stapleton, Josh Lynch Raftery, Tom Curtin, Ciara English,

Jack O'Connor and Daniel Herlihy.

COMMUNITY  GAMES:  National Finals Athlone
Next weekend the national finals take place in Athlone and Granagh /Ballingarry have an interest in a number of competitions.                             Our choir will be performing in the U/13 mixed choir competition on Saturday and hopefully managers Noelle Dunworth and                               Susie Butler’s charges can taste success again at national level.                                                                                                                                     In the cross country running competition Aoife McEnery and Conor Lynch are representing Limerick, while Mark Sheahan                                    and Ashutosh Yadav will be competing in the Art competition.                                                                                                                               Everyone involved in Community Games wish all the children and managers the best of luck at the weekend and a safe journey to                   and from the venue.Church Gate Collection:  Last weekend we had our church gate collection in both churches, we like to thank all who kindly contributed

 

HORSE & PONY RACES:

Tickets are just out at the moment for their 2011 raffle, which most generously will be in aid of local schools and the Park Committee.

They have nine fabulous prizes on offer :  Two B& B packages,  Two Autographed Jersies, Hotel & Hairdressing Vouchers  and some

Wines.   Tickets only two euro each and draw takes place on 8th July.    

RATHFREDAGH:

Musical Extravaganza:   Sunday 29th May, 1pm - 6pm:   Great idea for an outdoor concert which they hope will become an annual event.

The ever popular ' Mad for Road' are headlining the event along with Johnny Donegan, Kileedy Comhaltas, Murt Downes, 2 Day Nation,

Johnny Aherne, Laura Fitzpatrick and many more.   All the performers are providing their services free of charge.   There will be

hot food stands, teas/coffees, ice cream available on the grounds.   Adm €10 Adults, and Children €5.    A very worthy cause.