Club Notes April 1

April 01, 2019

Tansey Cup Round One - A very young Rosgal sponsored Pearses Junior Football team played a strong and experienced St. Dominics Senior Team in the first round of the Tansey Cup played in Kiltoom on Saturday evening last. Despite a number of excellent saves from Paul Whelan and some good Pearses scores from Aaron Johnson, James Kelly, Andrew Flood and Padraig Downey, St. Dominics were on top. The lads worked hard throughout the field for the duration of the game and with some improvement can become competitive at this level. We play Creggs at home next Saturday evening @ 6pm in Round 2.

Squad: Paul Whelan, Sean Lohan, Tom Richardson, Aaron Carty, Shane Kenny, Aaron Johnson, Adrian Mannion, Andrew Flood, Padraig Downey, Daniel Farrell, James Kelly, Mike Downey, Matthew Comerford, Matthew Feehily, Paul Dolan, Jason Murray, Ian Curley.

O’Rourke Cup Round One - Paul Flynn sponsored Pearses Senior Footballers got our 2019 O’Rourke Cup off to a winning start against our hosts Fuerty on Sunday afternoon last. An early Fuerty goal put us on the back foot but that was quickly responded to with a brace of goals from Shane Mulvey and Paul Carey, and we went in up by seven at the break. An early second half goal by Hubert Darcy put us in control and allowed all six subs to be introduced, all of whom played their part in closing out an eleven-point win, 3-15 to 2-7. Well done to Paul Whelan who made his first Senior League start and best wishes to Eamon Donoghue who suffered a serious injury in the opening minutes of the game, we wish him a speedy recovery. We play St. Faithleachs in round two this Sunday afternoon, throw in is at 2pm in Woodmount.

Squad: Paul Whelan, Mark Richardson, Anthony Butler, Gavin Downey, David Murray, Niall Daly, Ronan Daly, Conor Daly, Eamon Donoghue, Emmet Kelly, Conor Payne, Shane Mulvey, Paul Carey, Hubert Darcy, Niall Carty. Subs used Thomas Dolan, Aaron Johnston, Shane Carty, Sean Fahy, James Kelly, Cathal Og O’Sullivan.

Our U16 PJ Kenny sponsored football team played last Tuesday night on a near perfect night for Football, Clann na Gael and Padraig Pearses served up an entertaining game in Round 3 of the League in Johnstown. The visitors started brightly with some great movement of the ball and were unlucky not the have scored a goal. Clann opened the scoring with a point, with Pearses firing over the next three. It was nip and tuck up to when Clann found the net when there was some hesitancy in the Pearsesgoalmouth. Half Time 1.07, 0.06. The second half started with a fantastic goal from James Mooney who bet the Clann keeper from 25 yards into the Top Corner. A point from Eoin Colleran levelled the game so was all to play for. The home team began to dominate around the middle third, and scores came easy with a goal and 3 points in a row. Pearses rallied in the final ten minutes to close the game to one score but the home side finished with a point to leave 4 between them in the end. No doubt these teams will do battle again very soon. FinalScore:: Clann 2.10, Pearses 1.09. Team & Scores : Terry McGowan, Conor Costello, Caelum Keogh, Arron Burke, Ryan Kelly, Luke Walsh, Conor Harley 0.01, Declan Kenny 0.02, Abdullah Shahid, Conor Ryan, Eoin Colleran 0.03, James Mooney 1.00, Adam McGreal 0.02, Jack Tumulty 0.01, Shane Costello, Sean Canning, Colm Sheerin, Adam Hynes, Cian Grenham & Luke Galvin.

The PJ Kenny U16 team also played Kilmore/Shannon Gaels last Sunday in Kilmore. Final score 6-10 to 1-8. It was a comprehensive team performance with some excellent scores. Playing with the wind in the first half, we led by 7 at the break. Kilmore pulled it back to 5 early in the second half but some great scores moved us out of sight. Our main scorers on the day were Declan Kenny, Eoin Colleran and Jack Tumulty and ably assisted by Adam Mc Greal and Luke Feehily. Panel as follows: Terry Mc Gowan, Shane Costelloe, Aaron Burke, Ryan Kelly, Conor Harley, Luke Walsh, James Mooney, Cailum Keogh, Declan Kenny, Conor Ryan, Eoin Colleran, Adam Mc Greal, Conor Costelloe, Jack Tumulty, Abdullah Shahid, Luke Feehily, Cormac Curley, Fionnan Darcy, Sean Canning.

Our PJ Kenny sponsored Minor team beat Roscommon Gaels by 5 points last Friday night. The game was played in Woodmount in a perfect evening for football. Pearses started brightly, with points from Eoin Colleran Daniel Farrell and Jack Tumulty before Gaels got their first score. We added further points before conceding a goal and a point. Half time score Pearses 0-10 Roscommon Gaels 1-02. The second half was a lot closer and Gaels came more into the game scoring some excellent points. We stayed slightly in front with points from Eoin Colleran. The game turned in our favour when a great team move ended with Declan Kenny scoring a great goal. It was a great team performance on the night with some excellent passages of kick passing and fielding. Final score Pearses 2-13 Roscommon Gaels 2-08. Panel: James Costello John Moore Conor Lohan Keelan Galvin. Luke Corbett Eoin McManus Connell Moore Jack Downey Daniel Farrell Jadon Cunningham Eoin Keogh Thomas Carey Eoin Colleran Richard Browne Jack Tumulty Aaron Burke Callum Keogh Declan Kenny. Next game is home to Elphin Friday night 5th April.

Our U11 footballers (pictured below) had a great win in the final of the Ballinasloe tournament on Sunday morning, played in Ballinasloe. On a perfect morning for football our lads showcased the fine skills they have been learning at training. There were some fine examples of hand passing, kick passing and scoring on show today from both sides. Training continues Monday nights @ 7pm. Panel Ewan Kelly, David Downey, Lee Connaughton, Niall Doran, Keelan Doran, Fionn O Brien, Donnacha Monaghan, Gavin Kelly, Michael Brooks, Daniel Bruce, John Price, Shane Carty, Ned Hogarty, Senan Naughton, Enda Browne and Jack Brooks.

U8/U10s girls football - We are hoping to start the girls U8 and U10s football team within the next couple of weeks. This will only be possible if we get someone to volunteer to coach/manage them. A good ability to communicate positively is all that is required. If interested or know of anybody who would be interested please contact Anne Kelly 0863243950 or Anne Lohan 087 7678196

Our Red Tigers football nursery started back this saturday, March 30 for 4 - 6 year old boys and girls and will continue every Saturday from 10am to 11am in Woodmount. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Gerry 089 4956056 or email padraigpearsesnursery@gmail.com

There was no winner of our lotto jackpot which now stands at €13,800. The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 21, and 23. Congratulations to our match three winners: Bernie Murray (seller: pitch lights), Mary Feeney (seller: Mob Supplied) and Eileen Fitzpatrick (Seller: Hugh Collins). Our next draw will take place next Sunday, April 6th. Remember you can also play the lotto online on www.padraigpearses.ie. Thank you for your continued support.

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Included in the March edition: Kellogg's Cúl Camp 2019 registration info, National Club Draw winners announced, GAA President's Awards, Countdown to Féile, Renault GAA World Games launch, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention info and much more...

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