Coolderry booked their place in the GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Club Championship Final with an impressive victory over Gort in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.
A tight opening to the game saw the sides level on three points apiece after 15 minutes with Coolderry’s Martin Corcoran getting the best of those thanks to a long range effort. Wing-forward Cathal Parlon was to the fore for Coolderry after that with two points but twice the Gort men hit back via Aidan Harte and Gerard Quinn.
A four minute spell would prove decisive in this contest as Coolderry notched 1-4 without reply with the major coming thanks to corner-forward Eoin Ryan. However, by half-time Gort had reduced the deficit to 1-10 to 0-9 thanks to the accuracy of Quinn from set pieces.
Coolderry burst out of the traps after the restart and registered a further 1-2 within five minutes while Gort could only manage a solitary point. Kevin Teehan and Damian Murray, who finished the afternoon with 1-8, got the points while Parlon was in the right place at the right time to stroke the ball into an unguarded net.
Gort never gave up the chase and four points in quick succession in the second half gave them hope but it was all in vain as Coolderry pulled out of sight with a late Murray goal.
Scorers: Coolderry: Damien Murray 1-8 (0-4f, 0-1 65'), Cathal Parlon 1-2, Eoin Ryan 1-0, Brian Carroll 0-2, Barry Teehan 0-2, Kevin Teehan 0-1, Martin Corcoran 0-1
Coolderry: Stephen Corcoran, Brian Kelly, Trevor Corcoran, Alan Corcoran, David King, Joe Brady, Brendan O'Meara (Capt), Kevin Brady, Kevin Teehan, Martin Corcoran, Barry Teehan, Brian Carroll, Eoin Ryan, Cathal Parlon, Damien Murray Sub: Kevin Connolly for Kevin Teehan
The whole of Offaly are behind Coolderry as they chase a place in The All-Ireland Club decider on St Patrick's Day. Coolderry take on Gort of Galway in their AIB All-Ireland Club semi-final on Saturday afternoon at 2pm in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Coolderry who won their Leinster title back in November are ready for the challenge. They are a very well balance side with a great management team led by Ken Hogan. Offaly GAA wish Coolderry and everybody involved all the best wishes on Saturday.
2012 AIB GAA Hurling Club Championship semi-finals have a novel line-up with three of the four clubs never having won the title.
Loughgiel Shamrocks are the exception and their 1983 triumph remains the sole All-Ireland success by an Ulster club. The Antrim men take on first-time Munster champions Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) in Parnell Park, Dublin.
The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick will host the semi-final with surprise Galway champions Gort facing Coolderry (Offaly) who landed their maiden Leinster title in November. With traditional powers like Ballyhale Shamrocks and Portumna already eliminated from this year’s All-Ireland series, players from the four remaining challengers know this is an excellent opportunity to land the biggest prize in club hurling.
This weeks draw took place in O'Connor Pk, Tullamore with Mary Dooley, Andy Gallagher and Bill Kavanagh drawing the numbers.
There was no Jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 9,15,16 and 31.
Four lucky dips win €50 each
Jennifer Tierney, Dunkerrin Loughlin Murphy, Dublin Liam Pillion, Ballinahown Tony Murphy, Clareen
Our next draw for a Jackpot of €11,200 will be held at on Tuesday February 14th
We hope that everybody associated with and interested in the development of Offaly GAA Teams will help us to promote this important fundraising initiative by contacting Offaly people from all over the world, asking them to visit the Offaly GAA website and to offer their support by entering our Lotto Draws online.
Offaly County Board wish to thank all Lotto players for their support of Offaly GAA teams
September 82 The Play takes place in the Bridge House Hotel on Saturday March 3rd at 8pm. Set in a pub in a small North Kerry town during the weekend of the 1982 All-Ireland Final, September 82 evokes a time of great expectation, pride and ultimately disappointment for the people of the Kingdom. Characters include amateur pundits, fans desperate for a ticket, chancers hoping to make a few pound and blow ins who couldn't care less about the game. All proceeds in aid of Scoil Eoin Phoil NS (0579351894) and St Joseph's N.S.(0579341121), Arden View, Tullamore. Tickets can be bought from both schools or from the Bridge House Hotel (0579325600). The play is kindly supported by Tullamore G.A.A. club.
Offaly didn't get the start they would have wanted in The Allianz Football League In Pearse Park in Longford today going down on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-8. The game was a close affair in the first half with points from Bernard Allen, Nigel Dunne and 4 from full forward Alan Mulhall (2f and 1 45) left the half time score Longford 1-6 Offaly 0-6. The goal coming from Longford's Paul Kelly. Bernard Allen added another point for Offaly at the start of the second half but then Longford went on a scoring rampage and ran out easy winners on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-8.
Offaly scorers: Alan Mulhall (0-4), Bernard Allen (0-2), Nigel Dunne (0-1), William Mulhall (0-1)
Offaly retained the Walsh Shield after extra time in O'Connor Park on Sunday in front of a small crowd of faithful supporters. The game's highlight was without doubt the performance of Seir Kieran' Joe Bergin who was outstanding scoring 16 points 10 from play and 6 from frees. The game was quite tight in the first half with both defences playing well. Offaly welcomed back David Kenny at full back who put in a very good afternoon as ttdid centre back Chris Mc Donald. Brian Watkins and Stephen Wynne also performed well at the back as DIT were ever pressing in the first half. DIT scored the only goal of the game in the 13th minute from Kilkenny's Paudge Phelan and it was points from Michael Verney (1), Dermot Mooney (2) and Joe Bergin (5) that kept the faithful within a point at the break. DIT came out pressing again in the second half but Offaly never gave up. James Rigney was introduced and scored a fine point and also played well. The game deserved to end in a draw at the end of normal time 1-12 to 0-15 as neither side deserved to lose.
In Extra time however, Offaly completely took control with Bergin again scoring from all angles and Brendan Murphy also scoring 2 fine points to see Offaly retain the Walsh Shield on a scoreline of Offaly 0-22 DIT 1-14.
Scorers: Joe Bergin (0-16 6f), Brendan Murphy (0-2), Dermot Mooney (0-2), James Rigney (0-1), Michael Verney (0-1)
Offaly team
Eoin Kelly, Brian Watkins, David Kenny, Stephen Wynne, Barry Harding, Chris Mc Donald, Brian Mulrooney, Conor Mahaon, Michael Verney, Colin Egan, Derek Molloy, Mark Morkam, Brendan Murphy, Joe Bergin, Dermot Mooney.
Subs used: James Rigney, Thomas Carroll, Ger Healion, Rory Hanniffy
The 2012 Offaly football leagues kicked off this weekend with 17 games played across the 3 divisions. Defending league champions Ballycumber didn't get the start they wanted going down 2-8 to 0-5 at the hands of neighbours Clara. A close encounter with Tubber and St Brigids ended in a 1 point victory for Tubber with Walsh Island havin 2 points to spare over Tullamore. Rhode and Ferbane both got off to comfortable wins respectively as County champions Edenderry kick off their campaign on Tuesday night against Erin Rovers. In Division 2 there were wins for Daingean, Gracefield, St Rynaghs, Ballyfore and Rhode with Bracknagh and Clonbullogue playing out a draw.
posted 3 Feb 2012 05:59 by PRO Offaly
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Offaly have named a 24 man squad to face DIT in O'Connor Park on Sunday at 2pm. David Kenny makes a return to full back as Offaly look to build on last Sunday's victory over Wexford. Offaly will be looking to retain the Walsh Shield after defeating Carlow in last year's decider in Portlaoise. Offaly GAA wish the players and Management all the ebst on Sunday.
Team:
1. Eoin Kelly (Lusmagh), 2. Brian Watkins (Birr), 3. David Kenny (Belmont), 4. Stephen Wynne (St Rynaghs), 5. James Rigney (Kinnity), 6. Chris Mc Donald (Brosna Gaels), 7. Diarmuid Horan (St Rynaghs), 8. Conor Mahon (Kilcormac/Killoughey), 9. Michael Verney (Birr), 10. Colin Egan (Belmont), 11. Derek Molloy (Shamrocks), 12. Mark Morkam ( Shinrone), 13. Brendan Murphy (Ballyskenagh), 14. Joe Bergin ( Seir Kieran) 15. Dermot Mooney ( Seir Kieran),
Subs: 16. James Dempsey (Kinnity), 17. Brian Mulrooney ( Seir Kieran), 18. Sean Coughlan ( Seir Kieran), 19. Peter Healion ( Kilcormac/Killoughey), 20. Barry Harding (Birr), 21. Rory Hanniffy (Birr), 22. Thomas Carroll (Seir Kieran), 23. Shane Dooley ( Tullamore), 24. Ger Healion (Kilcormac/Killoughey)
Offaly GAA Lotto Jackpot is now at €11,000. This weeks draw took place in O'Connor Pk with Alan Mulhall and Jimmy Cronly drawing the numbers.
There was no Jackpot winner or match 3. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 15 and 22
Four Lucky dips win €50 each
Sean Tobin, Cloneygowan Jim Kelly, Ballycumber Michael Gallagher, Portarlington John Lyons, Tullamore
Our next draw for a Jackpot of €11,000 will be held at on Tuesday February 7th
We hope that everybody associated with and interested in the development of Offaly GAA Teams will help us to promote this important fundraising initiative by contacting Offaly people from all over the world, asking them to visit the Offaly GAA website and to offer their support by entering our Lotto Draws online.
Offaly County Board wish to thank all Lotto players for their support of Offaly GAA teams
