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SFC Round 5
( 8th 0f September 2024)
St. Malachys 0-07 Mullingar Shamrocks 2-19
We faced Mullingar Shamrocks last Sunday in our final game of the Shay Murtagh Senior Football Championship for 2024. Unfortunately, the game didn’t go in our favor, and the Shamrocks emerged as the deserving winners. A strong wind made it difficult for the lads, creating a gap that was too wide to close in the remaining 30 minutes of play. We struggled to find our rhythm in the first half, with Shamrocks dominating throughout.
Half-time score: Malachys 0-0, Mullingar Shamrocks 2-10.
We started the second half strongly with a point from Morgan Gavigan, but Mullingar Shamrocks quickly extended their lead with a few additional points. However, we fought back with great points from Jack Murphy, Morgan Gavigan, Neal Kirby, and Darren Ruane, followed by another from both Morgan and Neal.
We want to extend our gratitude to Tom Browne and his background team for their dedication and hard work over the past few months, which played a crucial role in securing our Senior status for next year. We look forward to all that's to come for St. Malachys.
Panel: Sean Jackson, Conal Fagan, Aaron Glennon, Paul O'Sullivan, David Maloney, Liam Varley, Shane Calvin, Morgan Gavigan(0-3), Stephen Fagan, Fergal O'Brien, Conor Murphy, Odhran Gavigan, Jack Gallagher, Darren Ruane(0-1), Neal Kirby(0-2), Jack Murphy(0-1), Jack Mulligan and Eoin Kiernan.
SFC Round 4
( 24th 0f August 2024)
St. Malachys 1-10 Shandonagh 0-08
In
Round Four of the Shay Murtagh Senior Football Championship, we faced
our local rivals Shandonagh. We emerged as worthy winners after an
eventful game, securing our Senior status for another year!
Buddha
opened the scoring in the second minute with a free, followed shortly
by a point from play by Johnny B. Shandonagh replied with two points
from play. Jack Murphy then put his name on the score sheet with a
great point, but Shandonagh quickly responded with another. Morgan
Gavigan added another score for us before halftime, but Shandonagh also
managed to add two more points, meaning they led at halftime.
Half-time score: St. Malachy's 0-4, Shandonagh 0-5.
Despite
Shandonagh opening the second half with two points, we dominated the
remainder of the game. Jack Gallagher scored a point, and Jack Murphy
followed up with two points in quick succession. A crucial incident saw
a Shandonagh player receive a black card, resulting in a penalty
opportunity for us. Shane Corcoran fresh to the field stepped up and
confidently buried the ball into the back of the net. Soon after,
Buddha added another point from a free, with Shane Corcoran and Peter
Murphy contributing a point each. Shandonagh managed to score a point
in the final minute, but it wasn't enough. We finished the game as
deserved winners.
We
must acknowledge Tom 'Scats' Browne and his background team for all
their hard work over the last few weeks, which has helped secure our
Senior status for next year. We face Mullingar Shamrocks in Round 5 in
two weeks' time. All support is greatly appreciated.
Panel:
Alan Mangan(0-2), Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, Peter
Murphy(0-1), Liam Varley, Shane Clavin, Morgan Gavigan(0-1), Johnny
Bermingham(0-1), Conor Murphy, Jack Murphy(0-3), David Maloney, Fergal
O'Brien, Darren Ruane, Jack Gallagher(0-1), Cian Gavigan, Shane
Corcoran(1-1), Odhran Gavigan, Neal Kirby and Ryan Boyne.
SFC Round 3
( 11th 0f August 2024)
St. Malachys 1-10 Moate All Whites 0-11
On
a very windy Sunday, we travelled to The Downs for the 3rd round of the
championship. It was great to secure our first win at Senior level for
2024, with all 1-10 scored from play.
Moate opened the scoring with two points from play. David Maloney
seized his opportunity and responded with an excellent goal. Moate
added another point from play before Peter Murphy kicked a great point.
Conor Murphy and Morgan Gavigan followed up with two points from play.
Moate then added three more points from frees, resulting in a draw at
half-time.
Half-time score: St. Malachy's 1-3, Moate 0-6.
We opened the scoring for the second half with a point from Shane
Clavin. It was back-and-forth for a period, with two points from Conor
Murphy and Cian Gavigan, and three points for Moate. Unfortunately,
Stephen Fagan received a red card in the 45th minute for an accidental
incident. Shane Clavin added another point to our tally, as did Johnny
B. Two excellent kicks from Morgan Gavigan sealed the win in the end.
Moate added two more points, but it wasn't enough for them to secure
victory.
Overall, it was an excellent team performance with numerous standout
displays. The lads must be commended for their hard work after being
down to 14 men. Each one of them stepped up to ensure we secured our
two points on the table. We look forward to the next game against
Shandonagh, with the date to be confirmed.
Panel: Alan Mangan, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, Peter
Murphy(0-1), Liam Varley, Shane Clavin(0-2), Morgan Gavigan(0-3),
Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Stephen Fagan, Jack Murphy, David Maloney(1-0),
Conor Murphy(0-2), Cian Gavigan(0-1), Jack Gallagher, Shane Corcoran
and Odhran Gavigan.
Junior B FC Round 2
(8th of August, 2024)
St. Malachy's 3 – 13 Rosemount 1- 08
Our Junior B team continued their campaign last Thursday with a strong performance with only 14 men against Rosemount. Early points from Odhran, Darren, and Jack Mulligan, followed by a goal from Fergal O'Brien, gave us a solid 1-3 lead. Rosemount responded with four points before halftime, leaving the score at St. Malachys 1-5, Rosemount 0-4 at half time.
Rosemount opened the second half with a goal, but we quickly countered with points from Conor Murphy, Liam Varley, and a 1-1 from Darren Ruane. Further scores from Eoin, Fergal, Darren, and Stephen, along with a goal from Conor Murphy, sealed the win. The final score was St. Malachys 3-13, Rosemount 1-8.
It was a great team effort with scores coming from across the field. Sean Jackson had a man of the match performance closely followed with excellent performances from David Maloney and Conor Murphy. We look forward to the next game!
Panel: Sean Jackson, Paul O'Sullivan, Ryan Boyne, Conal Fagan, Eoin Kiernan(0-1), Liam Varley(0-1), Fergal O'Brien(1-1), Conor Murphy(1-3), Odhran Gavigan(0-1), Stephen Fagan(0-1), Eoin Glennon, David Maloney, Darren Ruane(1-3), Jack Mulligan(0-2).
SFC Round 2
( 28th 0f July 2024)
St. Malachys 1-10 The Downs 3-12
We
took on The Downs in TEG Cusack Park on Sunday evening. In a game where
no doubt, spectators expected it to be very one sided; our lads put it
up to the 2022 champions.
The
game opened with the teams exchanging scores, until the 20th minute
where The Downs raised the green flag twice in quick succession. In
what was a point between the two teams turned to 6 in a matter of
moments. However, with Cian Gavigan kicking two points before half
time, we went in trailing 2-06 to 0-06.
The
second half proved to be a far more entertaining encounter with the
lads controlling possession very well. We exchanged scores again for
whole half, making it end to end excitement for the supporters.
However, The Downs always held the edge with a 4 point lead even after
Aaron Glennon kicked the ball into the back of the net.
A
short kick out turned into a nightmare at the 55th minute which led to
The Downs scoring their 3rd goal on the night, and ultimately
confirming their win.
The lads have to be commended for their hard work throughout the game and we look on now to playing Moate in 2 weeks.
Team;
A Mangan, A Glennon (1-00), N McKenna, E. Kiernan, S Clavin, L. Varley,
J. Murphy, J. Bermingham, C. Gavigan (0-04), M. Gavigan, P. Murphy, C.
Murphy, S. Corcoran (0-02), J. Gallagher, S. Fagan. Subs used; N.
Kirby (0-01), D. Ruane (0-01), P O’Sullivan, C. Fagan, O.
Gavigan.
Junior B FC Round 1
(25th of July, 2024)
St. Malachy's 3 – 07 Ballymore 3- 09
Last Thursday we gathered together 15 players to field a game against Ballymore in Castletown. With the fixture schedule being so intense between Senior championship, Under 20 and Junior B, it’s proving difficult to allow lads a rest while also fulfilling all our fixtures.The
lads did extremely well and led the game for many parts of the match.
Scores from Darren Ruane, Cormac Jackson & a goal from Conor
Murphy, left the half time score 1-05 to 0-04. In a tougher second
half, it was certainly more difficult to stay with Ballymore as the gap
closed in on the scoreboard.
Two
goals in quick succession meant the Ballymore men were back in it.
However, Conor Murphy, in true scoring form went on to score a great
goal from play before finding the back of the net from a penalty
moments later.
Momentum
was truly with us and with the dying seconds of the game, it appeared
as if we would be taking the 2 points. However, a long ball launched in
on the Ballymore full forward meant the final score ended up 3-09 to
3-07 in favour of the visitors.
Team: K. Jackson, P. O’Sullivan, R. Boyne, E. Kiernan, C. Fagan, S. Fagan, F. O’Brien, O. Gavigan, C. Murphy (3-00) J. Mulligan, L Varley, C. O’Brien, C. Jackson (0-02), D. Ruane (0-05) E. Glennon.
Team: K. Jackson, P. O’Sullivan, R. Boyne, E. Kiernan, C. Fagan, S. Fagan, F. O’Brien, O. Gavigan, C. Murphy (3-00) J. Mulligan, L Varley, C. O’Brien, C. Jackson (0-02), D. Ruane (0-05) E. Glennon.
SFC Round 1
(20th of July, 2024)
St. Malachy's 0 – 05 Killucan 0- 09
Panel; Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Naoise McKenna, Aaron Glennon, Liam Varley, Shane Clavin, Jack Murphy, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Odhran Gavigan, Morgan Gavigan, Peter Murphy, Stephen Fagan(0-1), Darren Ruane, Shane Corcoran (0-2), Subs used; Conor Murphy, Jack Gallagher, David Maloney, Rest of Panel; Ryan Boyne, Sean Jackson, Paul O'Sullivan, Jack Mulligan, Neal Kirby, Fergal O'Brien, Eoin Glennon, Conal Fagan.ACL Div. 2
(14th of June, 2024)
St. Malachy's 1 – 05 Rosemount 3- 11
Panel; Eoin Glennon, Conal Fagan, Naoise McKenna, David Maloney, Aaron Glennon, Morgan Gavigan(0-1), Liam Varley, Jack Murphy, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Fergal O'Brien, Johnny Bermingham(1-1), Conor Murphy, Jack Gallagher, Darren Ruane(0-1), Killian Jackson, Ryan Boyne, Sean Jackson, Eoin Kiernan, Paul O'Sullivan, Jack Mulligan, Neal Kirby, Stephen Fagan(0-1), James Murphy..ACL Div. 2
(31st of May, 2024)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Caulry 3- 15
Panel; Alan Mangan, Paul O'Sullivan, Aaron Glennon, Stephen Fagan, Sean Jackson, David Maloney, Conal Fagan(0-1), Jack Murphy(0-1), Cian Gavigan(0-7), Odhran Gavigan(0-1), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Conor Murphy, Jack Gallagher, Eoin Glennon(1-1), Cormac Jackson, Ryan Boyne, Fergal O'Brien.ACL Div. 2
(18th of May, 2024)
St. Malachy's 1 – 01 Milltown 1- 13
Panel; Alan Mangan, Paul O'Sullivan, Stephen Fagan, Eoin Kiernan, David Maloney, Jack Murphy, Odhrán Gavigan, Aaron Glennon, Cian Gavigan, Fergal O'Brien, Morgan Gavigan(0-1), Sean Jackson, Conor Murphy, Jack Gallagher, Neal Kirby, Darren Ruane, Ryan Boyne, Conal Fagan, Eoin Glennon, Killian Jackson(1-0.)ACL Div. 2
(5th of May, 2024)
St. Malachy's 2 – 03 Garrycastle 3- 16
Panel; Eoin Glennon, Paul O'Sullivan, Naoise McKenna, Stephen Fagan, Sean Jackson, David Maloney, Odhrán Gavigan, Aaron Glennon, Cian Gavigan, Fergal O'Brien(1-0), Morgan Gavigan(1-0), Shane Clavin, Conor Murphy, Neal Kirby, Darren Ruane(0-3), Ryan Boyne, Conal Fagan.
ACL Div. 2
(20th of April, 2024)
St. Malachy's 0 – 06 Tubberclair 1- 16
Panel; Alan Mangan, Paul O'Sullivan, Aaron Glennon, Stephen Fagan, Fergal O'Brien, Liam Varley, Odhrán Gavigan, Jack Murphy(0-2), Cian Gavigan(0-1), Conor Murphy, Jack Gallagher, Morgan Gavigan, Neal Kirby(0-2), Eoin Glennon, Darren Ruane(0-1), Cormac Jackson.
ACL Div. 2
(6th of April, 2024)
St. Malachy's 0 – 08 St. Marys 0- 11
Last Saturday, we traveled to Rochfortbridge for a disappointing game against St. Mary's. Storm Kathleen had a major influence on this game, and we were also missing many players due to county commitments and injuries. Despite playing with the wind in the first half, we didn't take much advantage of it. Nonetheless, we managed to score the first three points of the game, with two points from play by Odhrán and Shane, followed by a free from Cian. Rochfortbridge responded with two points from frees. With scores hard to come by we missed a great goal opportunity when Cians great goal attempt unfortunately came back off the crossbar. We added two more points from frees before the break, courtesy of Neal and Cian. At halftime, we were on top, leading 0-5 to 0-3. In the second half, St. Mary's, playing with the wind, capitalized on their advantage, adding 9 extra points to the scoreboard. Although we had several chances in the second half, hitting the post twice, we only managed to add 3 more points to the scoreboard. The final score was St. Mary's 0-11 and St. Malachy's 0-8.
Panel; Alan Mangan, Paul O'Sullivan, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, Padraig Kane, Liam Varley, Odhrán Gavigan(0-1), Jack Murphy, Aaron Glennon, Fergal O'Brien, Cian Gavigan(0-4), Stephen Fagan, Neal Kirby(0-2), Shane Corcoran(0-1), Jack Gallagher, Darren Ruane, Cormac Jackson.
ACL Div. 2
(23rd of March, 2024)
St. Malachy's 1 – 10 Ballymore 3- 07
In a very windy, Pairc Mhic Eochagain, playing against the wind and going in at half time behind proved just too much of a task to overcome for our Senior side against Ballymore last Saturday. We started strong with captain Morgan Gavigan opening the scoring for us within the first 2 minutes. The opening 20 minutes seen us exchange scores with Ballymore, both teams raising the green flag within 5 minutes of one another. Conor Murphy, on his first game of the season finding the back of the net. At half time, we trailed 1-02 to 2-05. Hope was not lost as the strong breeze was due to be in our favour for the second half. Again, starting strong with points from Neal Kirby and Cian Gavigan putting us right back into the game, there was no clear indication who was going to take the 2 points for the table. Unfortunately, we just left too little too late, with 4 points between the teams with 5 minutes to go, we could only manage to score a point to leave it a one score game in the end. Ballymore 3-07, St.Malachys 1-10. Special mention to Liam Varley on his return from Aus, great to see him back in Black and Red!
Team: E.Glennon, N.McKenna, L.Varley, E.Kiernan, P.Kane, A.Glennon, P.O'Sullivan, J.Murphy, M.Gavigan (0-02), F.O'Brien, J.Gallagher, O.Gavigan, N.Kirby (0-05), C.Gavigan (0-03), C.Murphy (1-00). Subs: C.Jackson for L.Varley (HT), A.Dalton, C.O'Brien.
ACL Div. 2
(10th of March, 2024)
St. Malachy's 1 – 02 Mullingar Shamrocks 0- 07
We played Mullingar Shamrocks on a wet Sunday morning in Springfield. We hoped it would be more exciting than the league final last June, but unfortunately it seemed to be a repeat of it. As usual with the league, we were down a lot of key players due to county commitments and injuries. It was a very low scoring game overall. Shamrocks opened the score with a point from play. Soon followed by a great goal from play from Morgan Gavigan. Our opponents added two more points from play to make the sides level. We then got two points from play within a few minutes of each other from Cian Gavigan and James Murphy. Unfortunately that was where our scoring stopped on the day. Shamrocks replied with two more points making the score Malachy's 1-2, Shamrocks 0-5 at half time. We had a lot of scoring opportunities in the second half however none of them went our way. Shamrocks scored two more points in the second half to result in a full time score of St.Malachy's 1-2, Mullingar Shamrocks 0-7.
Panel: Eoin Glennon, Eoin Kiernan, Ryan Boyne, Conal Fagan, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Paul O'Sullivan, Jack Murphy, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Fergal O'Brien, Stephen Fagan, Cormac Jackson, Jack Gallagher, Morgan Gavigan(1-0), James Murphy(0-1), Neal Kirby.
ACL Div. 2(24th of February, 2024)
St. Malachy's 1 – 11 Castledaly 1- 09
We played Castledaly last Saturday afternoon in the first round of the league.
As
usual with the league, we were down a lot of key players due to county
commitments, holidays and injuries and only had 17 togged out on the
day. We started the game very strongly and had four points scored in
the first 10 minutes including three great points from play. Our
opponents got on the scoreboard after 15 minutes then we had another
purple patch and by half time we were full value for our 9 points to 4
lead. We started the second half well and the all important score came
in the first few minutes with a brilliant lob from Shane Corcoran over
the Castledaly goalies head to put us 8 points in the lead. Castledaly
replied with a goal of their own in the 10th minute and with the luxury
of a big panel had the better of the remainder of the half. We added on
a couple more score to hold out for a hard earned 2 point victory. This
was a great run out for the lads with 6 different scorers and all but
two points coming from play. Special mention to Padraig Kane and
Stephen Fagan who were back after long term injuries. To Jack Murphy on
a great debut who chipped in with a point and finally to Tom Browne on
a great start to his tenure as manager.
Panel;Alan Mangan, Conall Fagan, Ryan Boyne, Eoin Kiernan, Padraig
Kane, Naoise McKenna, Paul O'Sullivan, Jack Murphy (0:1), Cian Gavigan
(0:1), Fergal O'Brien, Stephen Fagan, Odhrán Gavigan (0:2),
Shane Corcoran (1:3), Eoin Glennon, Jack Gallagher (0:3), Neal Kirby
(0:1), Cormac Jackson.
Junior B Championship Quarter Final
(3rd of December, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 05 Coralstown/Kinnegad 1- 08
We
welcomed Coralstown/Kinnegad to the park Sunday morning for the Quarter
Final of the Championship.The visitors started the game strongly and we
were very slow to get into the game and found ourselves 4 points to nil
down after 15 minutes until we eventually got on the scoreboard with a
point from Shane.However our opponents hit the net soon after and added
another point and we got another point from Shane on the stroke
of half time to leave the score 1-5 to 2 points at the interval.We
gradually got back into the game in the 2nd half and a great goal from
Jack had us within 2 points of Kinnegad but that's as close as we got
and we missed a lot of scoring opportunities in the last 10 minutes and
throughout the match and ended up losing by 3 points.We would like to
thank the management and players who after a very long and testing year
put in a great effort in the last few weeks in this competition and
they fully deserve a few months of a break and no doubt will come back
in flying form next year.
Panel..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan,Ryan Boyne, David Maloney, Fergal O'Brien,Peter Murphy, Paul O’Sullivan, Cian Gavigan, Naoise McKenna, Jack Gallagher(1-1),Odhran Gavigan(0-1),Conal Fagan, Shane Corcoran(0-3),Eoin Glennon,Ciaran O Brien,Conor Murphy.
Panel..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan,Ryan Boyne, David Maloney, Fergal O'Brien,Peter Murphy, Paul O’Sullivan, Cian Gavigan, Naoise McKenna, Jack Gallagher(1-1),Odhran Gavigan(0-1),Conal Fagan, Shane Corcoran(0-3),Eoin Glennon,Ciaran O Brien,Conor Murphy.
Junior B Championship
(26th of November, 2023)
St. Malachy's 4 – 12 Caulry 4- 07
Caulry were the visitors to Castletown last Sunday morning for the final group game of the Championship. It was the visitors who started the match the best and had 2 goals scored in the 1st 10 minutes we replied with a few points but our opponents kept getting in for goal opportunities and had 2 more on the board before half time to have a very commanding 11 point lead at half time 4-4 to 5 points.Caulry got the 1st score of the 2nd half to go 12 up but then finally we got going and got 2 goals back from David Maloney and Odhran to put us right back in the game.Odhran got another goal to put us 3 down and we got a major lift when Alan saved a penalty and we went down the field to hit the net again this time a good solo effort from Jack.Caulry got 2 points to leave us only a point up but we hit last 4 points of the match with great scores from Cian and the Murphy brothers to run out 5 point winners.This was a huge comeback from the lads and we scored all from play and the win leaves us in poll position in the group and we look forward to a home Quarter Final next weekend against Coralstown Kinnegad.It was great to see Pauric Kane back playing after a year and a half out injured.Panel..Alan Mangan,Conal Fagan, Ryan Boyne, Sean Jackson, David Maloney(1-0),Peter Murphy(0-2),Paul O'Sullivan, Cian Gavigan(0-3)Naoise McKenna(0-2),Ciaran O Brien, Odhran Gavigan(2-1),Pauric Kane, Jack Gallagher(1-0),Eoin Glennon(0-2)Conor Murphy(0-2),Eoin Kiernan.
Leinster IFC
(4th of November, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 14 Allenwood 1 - 17 (A.E.T.)
We went on our travels again last Saturday, this time to Hawkfield just outside Newbridge to play Allenwood in the Quarter Final of Leinster. The venue was far from ideal for our large number of travelling supporters and with only a very small stand which was at capacity before we arrived the inclement weather dampened the occasion with heavy showers throughout.The 1st half was very close and with both sides playing defensive scores were very hard come by.We got a few great scores from play and should of had a goal but for a great save from their keeper but 5 points all from frees had Allenwood up at the interval 5 points to 4.The 2nd half was a carbon copy of the 1st we squandered another good goal chance and Allenwood were always in the lead and it was the two oldest men on the field our goalie Alan Mangan and Allenwoods Johnny Doyle who were on hand with placed kicks for both sides.With the game deep in injury time and our opponents up by 3 points we had 1 last chance and our full back Naoise rose highest in the goalmouth to fist home an equalising goal to send the match to extra time with the score 1-10 to 13. Allenwood had the better of the opening period of extra time and got their all important goal to go 4 points up but we got 2 points back to be 2 down at half time.We tried hard in the second period but we could not find the goal we needed and with tired legs all over the field Allenwood ran out winners by 3 points.The lads gave their best on the day and if we had our 2 midfielders David Lynch(holidays) and Cian Gavigan(injured) the result might have been different.Hard luck to this unbelievable bunch of lads, who in this season, between winning Div 3, the Intermediate Championship, Junior B & Leinster, have played 23 games and yesterday’s defeat makes it only the 3rd defeat of the year. As a club we are extremely proud of this group of men, who have given Malachys everything this year and showed just how great our little club is. To Kenny & his management team, we are very grateful for the work they have put in & time they’ve given to us.Team..Alan Mangan(0-3),Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna(1-0),Eoin Kiernan, Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy, Aongus Clarke, Johnny Birmingham,Conor Murphy, David Maloney, Shane Corcoran(0-1)Morgan Gavigan(0-1)Darren Ruane(0-5),Niall O Brien(0-2),Jack Gallagher..Subs used Neal kirby(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O’Sullivan, Eoin Glennon.
Leinster IFC
(21st of October, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 09 Clonmore 1 - 08
We
made the long journey to Dr Cullen Park in Carlow last Saturday evening
to take on Carlow Champions Clonmore in the 1st round of Leinster.The
1st 15 minutes was very close with both teams exchanging points then we
struck our opening goal with Niall O Brien finding the net after great
build up play.We added on a few points as did our opponents to leave us
up at the interval 1-4 to 5. We started the 2nd half well and got our
2nd goal from Shane Corcoran which was a brilliant individual effort.
Clonmore got back into the game with a goal of their own and the teams
were level with 10 minutes left however we found an extra gear and got
the last 4 points of the game to run out deserving winners. This was a
great display from the lads and we got 2-8 from play and we now look
forward to the Quarter Final in 2 weeks away to Allenwood from Kildare.
Team..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Naoise McKenna,Aaron Glennon, Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy,Aongus Clarke(0-1),Johnny Birmingham, David Lynch(0-2) David Maloney,Shane Corcoran(1-2),Darren Ruane, Jack Gallagher, Niall O Brien(1-3),Morgan Gavigan..Subs used..Conor Murphy,Neal Kirby(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Fergal O'Brien
Team..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Naoise McKenna,Aaron Glennon, Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy,Aongus Clarke(0-1),Johnny Birmingham, David Lynch(0-2) David Maloney,Shane Corcoran(1-2),Darren Ruane, Jack Gallagher, Niall O Brien(1-3),Morgan Gavigan..Subs used..Conor Murphy,Neal Kirby(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Fergal O'Brien
Junior B Championship
(15th of October, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Tyrrellspass 2 - 10
We played our Neighbours last Sunday in Tyrrellspass in the 3rd round of the Championship. Our opponents had the better of the 1st half and got a goal near the end of the half to put them 4 up at the break 1-6 to 0-5.The 2nd half was taking a similar pattern and they got a 2nd goal to put them up by 6 with 10 minutes left .However our lads somehow found an extra gear and finished the match strongly and 2 goals from Shane gave us a 1 point win.This was a huge performance from the lads most of whom had a tough game the day before in the hurling and leaves us top of the group with 3 wins from 3 and we play Caulry in the final round in a few weeks.Panel ..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan,Naoise McKenna, David Maloney, Conall Fagan,Peter Murphy, Paul O’Sullivan,Conor Murphy,Ryan Boyne,Fergal O'Brien, Ciaran O Brien, Odhran Gavigan(0-1),Darren Ruane(0-6)Shane Corcoran(2-4),Eoin Glennon,Jack Gallagher, Peter Dalton, Sean Jackson.IFC Final
(30th of September, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Milltownpass 0 - 11
We played Miltownpass last Saturday in the final of the Championship in Cusack Park.As in the earlier rounds we started strong an although our opponents opened the scoring with a point we hit back straight away with 2 of our own and then in the 8th minute we got the all important goal when Johnny Birmingham buried the ball into the Miltownpass net after a great pass from Shane Corcoran.The rest of the half was very tight and we scored a few more points to hold the advantage at the break 1-4 to 0-5.Miltownpass came out flying in the 2nd half and had the match level after 5 minutes.2 great points from play for Shane Corcoran and a David Lynch free put us back infront but Miltownpass hit back with a few scores to leave it all level going into injury time.With a replay looking on the cards we got 1 more chance deep into injury time when we were awarded a free 45 metres out and up stepped our Captain Morgan as he did in the semi final to take it off the ground and he hit a beautiful strike to put us a point up. Barry Nea blew the final whistle from the resulting kick out much to the delight of the lads and the huge crowd we had at the game.This was a mighty display from our lads on a tough wet day and the panel went through the whole Championship unbeaten and are worthy winners.We would like to thank Kenny,Damien, Willie,Tommy,James,Paul,Ethel,Alan and Jamie for their work and dedication this year.Massive thanks to our Sponsors for the Final Andrew Drake,MGD,Murphys,Paul Claffey and John Kennedy and our Jersey Sponsors Home Instead.Also to our Committee who worked so hard behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly throughout the year.We now have the 1st round of Leinster to look forward to in 3 weeks.Panel..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan,Aaron Glennon ,Naoise McKenna,David Lynch(0-4), Peter Murphy, Aongus Clarke, Johnny Birmingham(1-0),Cian Gavigan, Morgan Gavigan(0-2),Shane Corcoran(0-2),Shane Clavin,David Maloney, Niall O Brien(0-1)Jack Gallagher..Subs used Darren Ruane, Conor Murphy.
IFC Semi Final
(17th of September, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 05 Tubberclair 0 - 10
We travelled to Cusack Park last Sunday to play Tubberclair in the highly anticipated Semi Final of the Championship.The first ten minutes of the match was tight with both teams getting to know each other but the vital score of the half came with a superb goal from Shane Corcoran after a great team move. In worsening weather conditions this was our final score of the half and our opponents got a few points to leave it all square at the break 1-2 to 0-5. The second half started in the driving rain and Tubberclair opened the scoring to go ahead but in the 5th minute Niall O Brien got our all important goal when he was alert to a mistake from the goalie and pounced to put us ahead again.Tubberclair added a few more frees and Shane got 2 great points from play to leave it level going into injury time. We got a 45 with the last passage of play and up stepped our captain Morgan to kick the sweetest kick of his career from the terrace side of Cusack to put us into the final.This was a huge effort from the lads and we kept our opposition scoreless from play in the 2nd half and we now look forward to the final against Miltownpass on Saturday week the 30th.Team Eoin Glennon, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, MorganGavigan(0-1), Peter Murphy, Aongus Clarke,Cian Gavigan,Johnny Birmingham,Shane Clavin,Shane Corcoran(1-2),David Lynch(0-2),Conor Murphy, Niall O Brien(0-1),Jack Gallagher. Subs used..Darren Ruane, Odhran Gavigan, David Maloney, Neal K
irby.
IFC Quarter Final
(3rd of September, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 09 Rosemount 0 - 11
Cusack
Park was the venue for our eagerly awaited Quarter Final against
Rosemount last Sunday.We got off to a good start and a opportunist goal
from Conor Murphy after 5 minutes put us into an early lead.Rosemount
got back into the match with numerous pointed frees but just before
half time we hit the net again with a great goal from Jack coming after
2 great passes from Shane and Niall.This goal along with a couple of points
had us 4 points up at the interval 2-5 to 0-9.The 2nd half was a much
tighter match with very few scores.We had to play the last 20 minutes
with 14 men but we defended brilliantly,added on a few points and we
ran out comfortable winners in the end. Overall this was a huge team
effort from the 19 lads used and leaves us with a semi final to look
forward to in 2 weeks time against Championship favourites Tubberclair.
Panel..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy, Aongus Clarke, Johnny Birmingham, David Lynch(0-2),Cian Gavigan(0-4),Shane Corcoran(0-1),Morgan Gavigan(0-1) Jack Gallagher(1-1)Niall O Brien, Conor Murphy(1-0).Subs used..Darren Ruane,Neal kirby, Odhran Gavigan David Maloney.
Panel..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy, Aongus Clarke, Johnny Birmingham, David Lynch(0-2),Cian Gavigan(0-4),Shane Corcoran(0-1),Morgan Gavigan(0-1) Jack Gallagher(1-1)Niall O Brien, Conor Murphy(1-0).Subs used..Darren Ruane,Neal kirby, Odhran Gavigan David Maloney.
IFC Round 5
(26th of August, 2023)
St. Malachy's 3 – 11 Multyfarnham 2 - 11
We travelled to Cusack Park last Saturday to play Multyfarnham in the last round of the group stages of the Championship.We had the luxury of going into the game knowing we were safely into the Quarter Final in top spot no matter what the result. We started the match brightly and had 2 goals scored in the 1st 10 minutes from Shane and Darren both goals coming after great build up play.However our opponents who needed the win gradually got back into the match and in the last 15 minutes of the half where we failed to score they got on top and with a goal and a few points it was Multy who were up at the break 1-8 to 2-3.As in the 1st half we started the 2nd half strong and with another brilliant goal from Shane we went back ahead and from then on we never relinquished the lead and we got some great points including 3 from play from our young centre back Peter Murphy and though Multy pressed hard for a goal we defended well to run out 3 point winners.We now have a quick turnaround to next weekend for the Quarter Final.See elsewhere in paper for date and time.Panel...Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna, Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy (0-3),Aongus Clarke, Johnny Birmingham, David Lynch (0-2),Cian Gavigan(0-2),Shane Corcoran(2-1),Morgan Gavigan, Conor Murphy0-1),Darren Ruane(1-1),Odhran Gavigan..Subs used ..Jack Gallagher,Neal Kirby(0-1)
Junior B Round 2
(8th of August, 2023)
St. Malachy's 6 – 11 St. Josephs 1 - 10
St
Joseph's made the short journey to Castletown Tuesday evening to play
us in the championship. We started this local derby very strong and
found the net in the 1st minute with a goal from Darren but Joseph's
scored 4 points in a row to go up 1,however this was the only time they
got infront and 3 more goals from us in the 1st half with Darren
getting his hat-trick and Jack lobbing the keeper had us well up at the
interval 4-6 to 0-6.Josephs
had a good spell in the 1st 15 minutes of the 2nd half and got a few
scores including a goal but we finished out the match well and with the
help of 2 brilliant goals from Shane and sub Conor we ran out
comfortable winners.This result leaves us on top of the group with 2
wins from 2 and have Tyrrellspass and Caulry left to play.
Panel..Alan Mangan,Fergal O'Brien,Eoin Kiernan, Paul O’Sullivan,Conal Fagan,Peter Murphy,Odhran Gavigan,Ryan Boyne,Cian Gavigan(0-1),Sean Jackson, Shane Corcoran(1-1)Ciaran O Brien, Jack Gallagher(1-3),Eoin Glennon(0-1),Darren Ruane(3-3),Peter Dalton(0-1),Ciaran Glennon(0-1),Conor Murphy(1-0
Panel..Alan Mangan,Fergal O'Brien,Eoin Kiernan, Paul O’Sullivan,Conal Fagan,Peter Murphy,Odhran Gavigan,Ryan Boyne,Cian Gavigan(0-1),Sean Jackson, Shane Corcoran(1-1)Ciaran O Brien, Jack Gallagher(1-3),Eoin Glennon(0-1),Darren Ruane(3-3),Peter Dalton(0-1),Ciaran Glennon(0-1),Conor Murphy(1-0
IFC Round 4
(5th of August, 2023)
St. Malachy's 0 – 11 Maryland 0 - 06
We travelled to The Downs last Saturday evening for the 4th round of the Championship against Maryland.This match was played in the back pitch in The Downs that was just about playable after the heavy rain rendered the main pitch unplayable.Like the previous round at the same venue our lads started the match very well and came out flying and had by far the better our our opponents in the 1st half,with some great defending and attacking at pace we were up at the break 7 points to 2.The 2nd half was a closer affair with Maryland clawing their way back onto the match but we finished out the game well with some great points to run out 5 point winners.Overall it was a huge performance from the panel in horrendous underfoot conditions and a special mention has to go to Cian Gavigan who had his finest hour for us scoring 7 points including 5 from play.After other results from the group this week we find ourselves on top with 4 wins from 4 and are assured of topping the group,we play Multyfarnham in the final round in 3 weeks.Team. Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Naoise McKenna,Shane Clavin, Peter Murphy(0-1),Aongus Clarke, Johnny Birmingham(0-1),David Lynch, Morgan Gavigan(0-1), Cian Gavigan(0-7),Darren Ruane(0-1),Jack Gallagher, Niall O Brien,Shane Corcoran. Subs used..Conor Murphy, Neal Kirby,Odhran Gavigan.
Junior B Round 1
(1st of August, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 13 Bunbrosna 1 - 09
We
eventually got our Junior B campaign up and running on Tuesday evening
when Bunbrosna were the visitors to Castletown. The first half was a
very close encounter with both teams defending well scores were hard
got and after a tentative half hour the teams were level at 5 points
each at the break.The game opened up in the 2nd half and we started to
take control of the game early on with some great points from play and
then a goal each from Darren
and Shane. Bun got a consolation goal near the end but we had enough
done to run out easy winners in the end.It was great to see 20 lads
togged out on the evening with a couple of new faces and everyone
getting valuable playing time.We play our neighbours St Joseph's in
this competition next Tuesday evening in Castletown.
Panel Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Ryan Boyne, Naoise McKenna, Conal Fagan, Peter Murphy, Paul O’Sullivan, Odhran Gavigan(0-1),Conor Murphy(0-1),Fergal O'Brien(0-2),Ciaran O Brien(0-2),Darren Ruane(1-5),Sean Jackson, Eoin Glennon, Peter Dalton, Cian Gavigan(0-1),Alan Kincaid, Shane Corcoran(1-1),Killian Jackson, Cormac Jackson.
Panel Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Ryan Boyne, Naoise McKenna, Conal Fagan, Peter Murphy, Paul O’Sullivan, Odhran Gavigan(0-1),Conor Murphy(0-1),Fergal O'Brien(0-2),Ciaran O Brien(0-2),Darren Ruane(1-5),Sean Jackson, Eoin Glennon, Peter Dalton, Cian Gavigan(0-1),Alan Kincaid, Shane Corcoran(1-1),Killian Jackson, Cormac Jackson.
IFC Round 3
(23rd of July, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Ballynacargy 1 - 08
(9th of July, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 15 Milltownpass 3 - 06
We
played Miltownpass last Sunday in Springfield in the 2nd round of the
championship.We started well and had 3 points on the board in the 1st 5
minutes, but the concession of 2 goals midway through the half had us 5
points behind coming up to half time but we got an all important goal
just before half time with an excellent strike from Shane Corcoran to
leave us 2 down at the break 1-6 to 2-5.The 2nd half was similar to
our 1st round match where we played a more attacking style of play that
changed the match we conceded another goal from the penalty spot after
10 minutes but from that point on we scored 8 of the last 9 points of
the game.Overall it was a great team performance from the 19 lads used
and leaves us joint top of the group with Ballynacargy who we play next
in two weeks time.
Panel ..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, David Maloney, Peter Murphy(0-1),David Lynch(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Cian Gavigan(0-2),Johnny Birmingham(0-1),Shane Corcoran(1-3),Morgan Gavigan(0-1)Shane Clavin, Neal kirby(0-3),Niall O Brien(0-2,Jack Gallagher. Subs used Aongus Clarke, Naoise McKenna,Darren Ruane(0-1),Conor Murphy.
Panel ..Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, David Maloney, Peter Murphy(0-1),David Lynch(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Cian Gavigan(0-2),Johnny Birmingham(0-1),Shane Corcoran(1-3),Morgan Gavigan(0-1)Shane Clavin, Neal kirby(0-3),Niall O Brien(0-2,Jack Gallagher. Subs used Aongus Clarke, Naoise McKenna,Darren Ruane(0-1),Conor Murphy.
IFC Round 1
(24th of June, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 15 CFCW 1 - 07
We made the short journey to Rochfortbridge on Saturday evening for the 1st round of the Championship against Castletown Finea Coole Whitehall.The 1st half was a scrappy affair but we made the better start and with the help of a fortunate goal from Niall we found ourselves 5 points up after 15 minutes.Our opponents gradually got into the match and although we had a strong breeze in the 1st half we were only up by 4 at the break 1-5 to 0-4.We came out a completely different side in the 2nd half and played a more attacking style of play that our lads look more comfortable playing and took total control of the match.We ran out easy winners with our opposition getting a consolation goal with the last kick of the match.This was a great start for us with 8 different scorers and all but 3 points coming from play.We now look forward to Round 2 in a couple of weeks against Miltownpass.Panel Alan Mangan,Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, David Maloney, Peter Murphy(0-1),David Lynch(0-6),Shane Clavin,Johnny Birmingham(0-1),Cian Gavigan(0-1),Jack Gallagher(0-1),Morgan Gavigan(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Neal Kirby, Niall O Brien(1-2),Shane Corcoran(0-2).Subs used Darren Ruane, Conor Murphy, Fergal O'Brien.
ACL Div. 3 Final
(12th of June, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 04 Mullingar Shamrocks 0 - 06
We Travelled to Cusack Park last Monday evening for the final of the League and as the scoreline suggests the match was far from a classic with both teams leaving their shooting boots at home.The first half was tight and with scores hard to come by our solitary score was a well worked goal from Jack Gallagher which was matched with 3 points from Shamrocks to leave the sides level at half time.The 2nd half took a similar pattern as the 1st and with the sides level coming into injury time and looking like going to an agonising extra time Neal kirby scored an excellent point to give us the win. While the final wasn't a great spectacle we achieved what we set out for in the league and having no more than 16 or 17 players available for every round we are proud of Kenny,his backroom staff and the lads who played their part .We will be playing Division 2 next year and it was great to end the league campaign with the cup.We now look forward to our opening Championship match against C/F/C/W in a few weeks.Panel Eoin Glennon, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Shane Clavin,David Maloney,Peter Murphy,Paul O’Sullivan, Cian Gavigan(0-1),Naoise McKenna, Fergal O'Brien, Morgan Gavigan,Odhran Gavigan, Jack Gallagher(1-0),Shane Corcoran(0-1),Neal Kirby(0-1),Darren Ruane(0-1),Niall O Brien, Conal Fagan,Peter Dalton, Ryan Boyne, Sean Jackson,Andrew Dalton
ACL Div. 3
(25th of May, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 16 St. Lomans 0 - 07
We Travelled to Lakepoint Thursday evening to play Loman's in the all important last round of the league knowing that nothing only a win would do us in our hunt for promotion and a place in the league final.As in most rounds this year we had the bare minimum of a panel with just 16 togged out. We started the match very strongly and got the 1st 4 points of the game,Loman's were gradually coming back into the match but then we added another point and then came the all important score,an excellent penalty from Shane which stretched our lead and we were up at the interval 1-6 to 0-4.We came out flying in the 2nd half and got the 1st 5 points which put the result beyond doubt and though we were off target with our 2nd penalty of the match we won comfortably in the end.This was a great team effort from the 16 lads on the night everyone played their part and the win will see us compete in Division 2 next year and we await a final in the coming weeks.Well done to Kenny and all his backroom staff and we look forward to a good championship campaign later in the year.Panel Alan Mangan, Ryan Boyne,Aaron Glennon, Eoin Kiernan,David Maloney,Peter Murphy, Paul O’Sullivan, Naoise McKenna,Cian Gavigan(0-1),Fergal O'Brien, Morgan Gavigan(0-5),Odhran Gavigan(0-1),Neal kirby(0-5)Shane Corcoran(1-4),Eoin Glennon,Ciaran O Brien.
ACL Div. 3
(12th of May, 2023)
St. Malachy's 0 – 09 Mullingar Shamrocks 1 - 08
We played Shamrocks Friday evening in Springfield in round 8 of the league, this game was supposed to take place in Castletown Thursday evening but due to the weather and the county fleadh taking place on Friday at our pitch we had to forfeit home advantage. We started the match brightly and in a low scoring 1st half with the help of 5 great points from play we were ahead at the break 5 points to 2.Our opponents had the better 2nd half and with a lot of misses from us and a late goal from Shamrocks they held on for a 2 point victory,with one match left in the league against St.Lomans we need a victory for a chance of promotion and a place in the final.Special mention to Peter Murphy who made his senior debut and was one of our better performers on the day.Panel Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, David Maloney, Fergal O'Brien, David Lynch(0-2),Paul O’Sullivan, Cian Gavigan, Paddy Doran, Peter Murphy, Morgan Gavigan(0-3),Odhran Gavigan, Shane Corcoran(0-3),Darren Ruane(0-1),Conor Murphy,Conal Fagan, Jack Gallagher, Eoin Glennon, Peter Dalton, Ryan Boyne,Sean Jackson.
ACL Div. 3
(27th of April, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 10 Multyfarnham 1 - 07
We
played Round 7 of the league last Friday evening in Castleton. The 1st
half was not great for us and scores were hard come by and with the
help of an early goal for Multy we found ourselves 5 points down at the
interval 0-3 to 1-5.The 2nd half was more of the same and we never
looked like winning but we finally hit a purple patch in the last 5
minutes and hit 1-4 without reply including a great penalty by Shane to
steal a win and stay joint top of the table.
Panel Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Peter Dalton,Fergal O'Brien, Naoise McKenna, Ciaran O Brien, David Lynch(0-1),Paddy Doran, Odhran Gavigan, Conor Murphy(0-4)Cian Gavigan, Ryan Boyne, Shane Corcoran(1-1),Morgan Gavigan(0-3),Darren Ruane(0-1),Eoin Glennon,Joe Clarke.
Panel Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Aaron Glennon, Peter Dalton,Fergal O'Brien, Naoise McKenna, Ciaran O Brien, David Lynch(0-1),Paddy Doran, Odhran Gavigan, Conor Murphy(0-4)Cian Gavigan, Ryan Boyne, Shane Corcoran(1-1),Morgan Gavigan(0-3),Darren Ruane(0-1),Eoin Glennon,Joe Clarke.
(17th of April, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 09 Garrycastle 0 - 10
We travelled to Garrycastle last Sunday morning to play them in round 6 of the league and as in the previous rounds with lots of our lads tied up with county panels injuries and travels we fielded with the bare 15 and no subs.We started the match strongly and had the better of the 1st half and with the help of goals from Eoin Glennon and Shane we were up by 8 at half time on a scoreline of 2-4 to 2 points.The second half was a tighter affair and our opponents with the help of 4 halftime subs came back into the game but credit to our lads who fought well and kicked a few nice scores to hold on for an impressive win,this win leaves us in the top 2 in the table with 5 wins from 6.We would like to welcome Alan Ward on board who was our First Aid today and will prove to be a great help to our physio Ethel in the coming weeks and months.Panel: .Alan Mangan,Peter Dalton, Aaron Glennon, Eoin Kiernan(0-1),Fergal O'Brien, Conal Fagan, Paul O’Sullivan, Cian Gavigan, Paddy Doran(0-1),Conor Murphy(0-1),Morgan Gavigan(0-1),Odhran Gavigan, Eoin Glennon(1-0),Neal Kirby(0-4),Shane Corcoran(1-1).
ACL Div. 3
(1st of April, 2023)
St. Malachy's 0 – 13 Kilbeggan 1 - 08
We made the short trip to Kilbeggan last Saturday evening for round 5 of the league ,as in all the other rounds we had the bare minimum togged out with lads on county panels,travelling and injuries.We started the match well and with some great scores from play we were ahead at the break 7 points to 5. The 2nd half was a tight affair and we were ahead until our opponents scored a penalty with 5 minutes left to go a point up however we finished the way we started and kicked 3 great points to win by 2. We wish a speedy recovery to Mick Heeney who picked up a knee injury in the 1st half..Panel ; Peter Dalton, Fergal O'Brien, Ryan Boyne, Eoin Kiernan, Conal Fagan, Aaron Glennon, Paul O’Sullivan, Cian Gavigan(0-2), David Lynch(0-1), Mick Heeney, Conor Murphy(0-1), Odhran Gavigan, Morgan Gavigan(0-2), Darren Ruane(0-4), Neal Kirby(0-3), Jack Gallagher.
ACL Div. 3
(18th of March, 2023)
St. Malachy's 0 – 07 Bunbrosna 1 - 06
Our unbeaten start to the season came to an end when Bunbrosna scored a deserved two point win in this game played in Castletown. The writing was on the wall for us when we failed to make use of the strong gale blowing in our favour in the first half when we could only amass three points. The big positive from the game was the return from a long term injury of Dean McDermott.Panel; Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan., Ryan Boyne, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Aaron Glennon, Odhran Gavigan, Naoise McKenna(0-1), Morgan Gavigan(0-3, 0-2f), Cian Gavigan, Mick Heeney, Conor Murphy , Cian Gavigan , Neal Kirby (0-1f), Darren Ruane(0-1), Ciaran O'Brien, Peter Dalton, Conal Fagan, Dean McDermott(0-1), Stephen Fagan (inj).
ACL Div. 3
(4th of March, 2023)
St. Malachy's 2 – 14 Maryland 1 - 15
Our good start to the season continued with a hard earned win over Maryland in Drumraney on Saturday evening. Due to injuries, players working and several players involved with county panels we had the bare fifteen players togged out and we express our gratitude to the lads that made themselves available to turn out for their club. Both sides traded points for the first twenty minutes until a late flurry of scores from the home side gave tham a half time lead of 0-9 to 0-6. We needed a good start to the second half and after Shane Corcoran pointed we were awarded a penalty, Lee Moran made a fine save from Neal Kirby's spotkick but Neal managed to score from the rebound. Two further points and a great goal from Darren Ruane left us in front by five points with twenty minutes left to play. Maryland continued to take the game to us in the closing stages and drew level when they goaled from a defensive mix up with three minutes left. With no fresh legs to spring from the bench we looked to be in trouble but somehow Morgan Gavigan continued to run at the Maryland rearguard as he had during the entire game and he helped set up Darren Ruane for the last two points of the game. Again we have to say well done to the lads for their loyalty to their club and we wish Conor Kane the very best on his travels and we look forward to seeing him back in the Malachys jersey in the future.Panel; Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan., Aaron Glennon, Sean Jackson, Paul O'Sullivan, Conor Kane, Naoise McKenna, Morgan Gavigan(0-1f), Cian Gavigan, Mick Heeney(0-1), Conor Murphy (0-1), Odhran Gavigan , Neal Kirby (1-4,0-2f), Darren Ruane(1-3), Shane Corcoran (0-4), Stephen Fagan (inj), Conal Fagan(inj), Peter Murphy(inj), Fergal O'Brien(inj).
ACL Div. 3
(25th of February, 2023)
St. Malachy's 6 – 12 The Downs 1 - 08
We made it two wins from two games after a very impressive display in The Downs on Saturday last. The home side were first off the mark with a point from play but we immediately opened our account with a well taken goal from Shane Corcoran. Our forwards were making great runs and were being supplied with some brilliant ball from our midfield which resulted in some excellent scores while our defenders were on top in all positions. Malachys were well worth their half time lead of 4-04 to 0-02 and with Ryan Boyne and Conor Kane attacking at pace in the second half we ran out easy winners of a fine game of sporting football where both sides have to complimented . It was certainly a game to remember for young Shane Corcoran who helped himself to 4 outstanding goals and for Sean Jackson who made his debut at adult level. Well done to Cian Gavigan who returned from injury to join the fray in the second half and had his best ever game in a Malachys jersey.Panel; Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan., Ryan Boyne, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Conor Kane, Sean Jackson, Morgan Gavigan, Naoise McKenna, Mick Heeney(1-0), Conor Murphy (0-1), Odhran Gavigan , Neal Kirby (0-5,0-1f), Darren Ruane(1-3,0-1f), Shane Corcoran (4-1), Peter Dalton, Eoin Glennon, Warric Kirby(0-1), Cian Gavigan(0-1), Aaron Glennon, Stephen Fagan (inj), Conal Fagan(inj), Peter Murphy(inj), Killian Jackson(inj).
ACL Div. 3
(19th of February, 2023)
St. Malachy's 1 – 07 Moate All Whites 0 - 08
We made a good start to the 2023 season with a well earned win over Moate on Sunday morning in a game played in windy conditions in Castletown. Defences were well on top in the opening half and we went in at half time leading by 2 points but Moate drew level with ten minutes to play and we looked to be in trouble. We spurned four clear goal chances in the second half and with five minutes remaing we got the rub of the green we deserved when a high ball into the square was fumbled over the line by a Moate player. We still had to soak up several Moate attacks but held out for a deserving win. Well done to all players who made themselves available to play and hopefully we can continue in a winning vane in this copetitive league.Panel; Alan Mangan, Eoin Kiernan., Ryan Boyne, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Conor Kane, Conal Fagan, Morgan Gavigan, Naoise McKenna, Mick Heeney (1-1), Conor Murphy (0-1), Odhran Gavigan (0-1), Neal Kirby (0-2f), Darren Ruane, Shane Corcoran (0-2, 0-1f), Peter Dalton, Eoin Glennon, Eoin Quinn, Stephen Fagan (inj).
Junior B Championship Quarter Final
(30th of August, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 16 Tubberclair 4 -10
Our Junior side exited the championship when we lost narrowly to Tubberclair on Tuesday night in a game played under lights in Tubberclair.The home side got off to a great start with a goal in the opening minute and soon after they added two points and it looked ominous for Malachys at this stage. Slowly but surely we got back into the game and with runs from Darren Ruane at the Tubberclair backline causing havoc we got back on level terms midway through the half and a well worked Eoin Quinn goal saw us lead at half time by 1-7 to 2-3. We enjoyed the majority of the play for the second half but each time we went ahead we were rocked back by goals from the opposition. When we had a two point lead with five minutes left ,after some exceptional points from Warric Kirby, we looked to be well on the way to victory but a flurry of late points secured the win for Tubberclair. Well done to all the players who turned up and done their club proud on an outstanding display of football and we would be hoping that these lads will carry this form into next season and make us a force to be reckoned with in the Intermediate and Junior Championships in 2023.Panel; Alan mangan, Eoin Kiernan, Ryan Boyne, David Maloney, Paul O'Sullivan, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paddy Doran(0-1), Cian Gavigan(0-1), Fergal O'Brien, Darren Ruane(0-3), Eoin Quinn(1-0), Shane Carey, Warric Kirby(0-10,0-7f), Eoin Glennon, Shane Doran, Jack Gallagher(0-1), Odhran Gavigan, Ciaran O'Brien, Conor Murphy,
Intermediate Championship Round 5
(27th of August, 2022)
St. Malachy's 3 – 12 Castledaly 0 -13
We played Castledaly in the final round of the IFC for 2022 in Moate on Saturday last.The
game started on a positive note with Morgan Gavigan kicking a 45
straight over the blackspot. A goal from Neal Kirby put Malachys out in
front at the 10 minute mark leaving us 4 points up before the first
quarter was up. Points from David Lynch, Warrick Kirby and Jack
Gallagher left the score line at half time Malachys 1-06 to 0-06.The
second half commenced on an exciting note with Jack Gallagher finding
the back of the net within 2 minutes of play resuming. This gave the
lads a 6 point lead going into the last 25 minutes of play. The
introduction of Conor Keegan to the play deemed to be a positive one as
he slotted 2 points over the bar to keep the lead alive for Malachys.
Saves from Alan Mangan in goals kept the Castledaly lads at bay while
Neal Kirby found the back of the net a second time down the other end
of the field. In the final minutes of the game, points from midfielder
duo Morgan Gavigan and Johnny Bermingham kept the scoreboard ticking
over.
Team; A.Mangan, N.McKenna, L.Varley (0-01), A.Glennon, M.Heeney,
D.Lynch(0-01), C.Kane, J.Bermingham(0-01), M.Gavigan(0-03), S.Clavin,
D.Ruane(0-02), C.Murphy, J.Gallagher(1-01), W.Kirby(0-01), N.Kirby
(2-00). Subs used: P.Doran, E.Quinn, C.Keegan (0-02)
A
word of thanks to Kenny McKinley and his background team for all their
work with the lads this year. Although it didn’t go to plan and
the championship season for 2022 has come to an end, the lads showed
great team spirit and determination to come out with a win on Saturday
so well done to all.
Thanks to those who supported the lads all year, travelling from The
Downs to Moate and many places in between to support the team. Also to
our jersey sponsors Home Instead for their contribution of new jerseys
for this year’s campaign.
Intermediate Championship Round 4
(13th of August, 2022)
St. Malachy's 0 – 10 Milltownpass 3 -13
We played the 4th round of the championship against Milltownpass in a very hot and sunny Downs pitch on Saturday afternoon last. Unfortunately things didn’t go our way and by half time, the 11 point gap left it too much to bridge within 30 minutes of play.
Team: A.Mangan, N.McKenna, L.Varley, A.Glennon, M.Heeney, D.Lynch(0-1), C.Kane, J.Bermingham, P.Doran, C.Murphy, M.Gavigan(0-2), J.Gallagher(0-2), C.Keegan, N.O’Brien, N.Kirby. Subs used: F.O’Brien, W.Kirby(0-3), D.Ruane(0-2), E.Glennon, E. Kiernan.
Intermediate Championship Round 3
(31st of July, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 16 Milltown 2 -16
Our championship survival took a severe dent after this defeat to Milltown in Rosemount on Sunday last. As in our two previous games we started well and looked to be in control of the game but the concession of two goals after defensive lapses and the sending off of a player after fifteen minutes turned the game on its head. Milltown lead at half time on a scoreline of 2-07 to 1-09 and with a man up and the assistance of the breeze to come they looked to be in a good position to record their second championship win. This certainly looked the case with fifteen minutes left when they extended their lead to six points but as in our previous two games we finished strongly to reduce their lead to three points but we never looked capable of getting through for the goal we needed. We now have to beat Milltownpass and Castledaly in our final two games to stay in the championship.Team; David Sheahan, David Maloney, Naoise McKenna, Conor Kane, Liam Varley, Aaron Glennon, Mick Heeney(Capt), Johnny Bermingham, Paddy Doran, Conor Keegan(0-2f), Warric Kirby, Jack Gallaghe(0-1m), Morgan Gavigan(0-3), Niall O'Brien(1-4), David Lynch (0-5f). ; Subs Used, Eoin Glennon, Alan Mangan, Neal Kirby, Conor Murphy, Fergal O'Brien(0-1).
Intermediate Championship Round 2
(20th of July, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 St. Marys 1 -13
We played Rochfortbridge in round 2 of the Intermediate Championship on Wednesday last. With this being their second game in 3 days, the lads faced a challenge that unfortunately didn’t go in their favour. The game opened in a promising manner with scores coming from Conor Keegan, Neal Kirby and Aonghus Clarke leaving us 0-04 to 0-02 at the 20 minute mark. However, in the run up to the half time whistle, Rochfortbridge pushed ahead leaving the score after 30 minutes 0-07 to 0-04 in favour of the Bridge men.
Malachys struggled through the third quarter of the game before Paddy Doran, Joe Clarke and Eoin Glennon came into mix adding new life to the battle. Unfortunately, it was too little, too late when David Lynch found the back of the net on the 60th minute mark as the final whistle blew and it was 1-13 to 1-09 in favour of Rochfortbridge.
Team; David Sheahan, David Maloney, Conor Kane, Aaron Glennon, Conor Murphy, Aonghus Clarke (0-01) , Mick Heeney(Capt), Johnny Bermingham(0-01), Morgan Gavigan, David Lynch (1-0,0-2f), Warric Kirby, Neal Kirby (0-01f), Conor Keeegan (0-01f), Niall O'Brien(0-01), Jack Gallagher (0-01). ; Subs Used, Eoin Glennon, Paddy Doran, Joe Clarke.
Intermediate Championship Round 1
(17th of July, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Shandonagh 3 -10
On
Sunday evening in a very warm and sunny Milltown, we played neighbours
Shandonagh in the first round of the Writech Intermediate Championship.
It started out steady with both teams adding score by score to the
scoreboard, not allowing either side to get ahead. With 10 minutes gone
it was even with 2 points apiece. Malachys pulled ahead with points
from play from Warric Kirby and Niall O’Brien leaving Malachys
two points ahead at the twenty minute mark. Conor Keegan put three
great frees over the black spot giving us the lead we needed going into
the final moments of the opening half. However, Shandonagh managed to
find the back of Sheehin’s net and therefore at half time it was
Malachys 0-07 to Shandonagh’s 1-05.
The second half opened up with great points from play from Niall
O’Brien and Neal Kirby. Aonghus Clarke had a shot on goal that
was unfortunately saved and within moments and Shandonagh raised the
green flag once more leaving it 2-07 to 0-09 to Shandonagh with the
last quarter to go.
Shandonagh pulled ahead and left Malachys trailing going into the final
few minutes of the game, but a goal and a point from Morgan Gavigan
left the scoreline at the 60 minute mark; St. Malachys 1-12 to
Shandonagh’s 3-10.
Junior B Championship Round 2
(14th of June, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 13 Caulry 0 -09
We travelled to Mount Temple with just the bare 15 players on Tuesday evening last needing a win to remain in this championship. With two of our side also carrying injuries it would have been the easy option for our lads to just go though the motions and fulfil this fixture but once Pat Foxe threw in the ball Malachys tore into the game and put Caulry on the backfoot from the off. A brilliant long range point from Eoin Glennon opened the scoring and with Pauric Kane and Mick Heeney dominating at the back we were well worth our half time lead of 0-5 to 0-2. The home side had a packed dugout to spring fresh legs from and it surely seemed only a matter of time before our lads wilted in the very warm conditions as the second half commenced. A few massive turnovers from the excellent Paddy Doran and the non stop running of Conor Murphy and Jack Gallagher set the tone for the rest of the game with Malachys putting together some great moves in attack which Warric Kirby , Cian Gavigan and Alan Mangan finished expertly. A flowing move with five minutes left ended with a great goal from Jack to top off by far our best display of the season to date. A massive thanks to the lads on show especially Cian and Alan for playing through the pain barrier for the hour and also to Kenny and his backroom team who put such hard work into this panel.Panel; Dave Sheahan, Eoin Kiernan, Pauric Kane, Conal Fagan, Fergal O'Brien(0-1), Mick heeney, Paul O'Sullivan, Paddy Doran,(0-1), Conor Murphy, Eoin Glennon(0-2), Cian Gavigan(0-2), Jack Gallagher(1-0), Graham Jessop, Warric Kirby(0-4,0-2f), Alan Mangan(0-3), Stephen Fagan(inj).
ACL Div. 3
(28th of May, 2022)
St. Malachy's 3 – 11 Milltownpass 2-11
We
played our final league game in glorious sunshine in Milltownpass on
Saturday last. Our opponents set up very defensively and we were forced
into taking long range shots which resulted in some fine scores but
Milltownpass also put together some good moves leaving us ahead by a
solitary point at half time.Two excellent goals gave us a healthy lead
going into the final quarter but the home side whittled away our lead
in the final minutes. This win leaves us in a mid table league position
with plenty to work on before the championship begins.
Panel.
David Sheahan, Conal Fagan, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, Paul
O'Sullivan, Mick Heeney, Aaron Glennon, Johnny Bermingham(0-2), Paddy
Doran, Conor Murphy, Niall O'Brien(0-3,0-1f), Eoin Glennon, Conor
Keegan(0-4,0-3f), Warric Kirby(1-1), Jack Gallagher(2-0), Morgan
Gavigan,,Eoghan Mullarkey, Neal Kirby(0-1), Odhran Gavigan(inj), Kieran
Glennon(inj), Stephen Fagan(inj), Shane Clavin(inj), Cian Gavigan(inj),
Fergal O'Brien(inj).
Junior B Championship Round 1
(17th of May, 2022)
St. Malachy's 0 – 07 Tyrrellspass 2 -08
We hosted Tyrrellspass in the first round of this competition on Tuesday evening and although we lost by seven points it was only in the final ten minutes that the visitors pulled away to record a win. Scores were hard to come in the opening half with both defences well on top and at half time Tyrellspass held a one point lead. We enjoyed the lions share of possession in the third quarter but we could not finish off the numerous chances we created. A goal from Tyrrellspass with ten minutes remaining gave them the upperhand and a late converted penanlty sealed their win.Panel; Peter Dalton, Ryan Boyne, Stephen Fagan, Eoin Kiernan, Pauric Kane, Mick heeney, Paul O'Sullivan, Paddy Doran, Andrew Corbett, Fergal O'Brien, Conor Murphy(0-2), Eoin Glennon(0-1), Jack Gallagher(0-2,0-1f), Kieran Glennon(0-1), Graham Jessop, Shane Doran(0-1), Naoise McKenna, Shane Carey, Warric Kirby(inj), Odhran Gavigan(inj), Conal Fagan(inj).
ACL Div. 3
(14th of May, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 15 The Downs 3 -09
Well
done to our senior lads who drew with The Downs today in the park on a
scoreline of St. Malachys 1-15, The Downs 3-09 in a brilliant game
of football with great score taking from both sides.
Panel.
David Sheahan, Conal Fagan, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, Paul
O'Sullivan, Mick Heeney(0-1), Aaron Glennon, Shane Clavin(0-1), Paddy
Doran(0-1), Conor Murphy(0-1), Eoin Glennon(0-2), Fergal O'Brien, Conor
Keegan(1-1), Warric Kirby(0-6, 0-2f), Jack Gallagher(0-1f), Joe
Clarke(0-1), Peter Dalton, Pauric Kane, Odhran Gavigan(inj), Kieran
Glennon(inj).
ACL Div. 3
(1st of May, 2022)
St. Malachy's 0 – 06 Killucan 3 -20
After our promising display against Lomans we were brought back down to earth by a very impressive Killucan side on Sunday morning last in Killucan. The home side were in complete control from start to finish with very few of our players offering any resistance, hopefully we will pick up a much needed win in our remaining two league games.Panel; C.Glennon, R.Boyne, S.Fagan, D.Maloney, C.Murphy , N.McKenna(0-1), E. Kiernan, S.Clavin, M.Heeney, C.Keegan, E. Glennon, S. Doran, J.Gallagher , W.Kirby (0-02), N.Kirby (0-03), P.Kane , P. O' Sullivan, G. Jessop, A. Mangan, F. O'Brien(inj), O. Gavigan(inj).
ACL Div. 3
(28th of April, 2022)
St. Malachy's 0 – 19 St. Lomans 3 -12
This
evening, we played the back fixture of the first round of the league
for 2022 against a strong St. Lomans side. Despite from excellent
performances from Warrick Kirby and Neal Kirby to name a few, we just
couldn’t find the 2 points for the league table.
After
a St. Loman’s strong start, they were 1-04 up to no score after
10 minutes. Points from Neal Kirby and Warrick Kirby balanced the
scoreboard and by half-time it was 1-07 to 0-06. After the break, the
Malachys men came out in flying form and scores from Neal, Warrick and
Jack Gallagher left the Saints in front at the 60 minute mark. However,
an unfortunate turn of events was to come, with 2 injury time goals for
St. Lomans, the lads just couldn’t crawl back. Final score St.
Lomans 3-12, St. Malachys 0-19.
Panel;
C.Glennon, R.Boyne, S.Fagan, D.Maloney, C.Murphy (0-01), N.McKenna,
A.Glennon, S.Clavin, P.Doran, M.Heeney, C.Gavigan, J.Gallagher (0-04),
W.Kirby (0-07,0-3f), E.Glennon (0-01) N.Kirby (0-06). S.Doran ,
E. Kiernan , P.Kane , C. Fagan, P. O' Sullivan, G. Jessop.
(16th of April, 2022)
St. Malachy's 0 – 08 Kilbeggan 1 -11
We hosted Kilbeggan on Saturday evening and despite going in on level terms at the break we lost our way completely in the second half to lose the match by six points.Panel; Peter Dalton, Stephen Fagan, Naoise McKenna, Ryan Boyne, Eoin Kiernan, Mick Heeney(0-1), Aaron Glennon, Paddy Doran, Cian Gavigan, Shane Doran,Conor Murphy(0-1), Fergal O'Brien(0-1), Jack Gallagher(0-3), Eoin Glennon, Conor Keegan(0-2), Eoin Mullarkey, Joe Clarke, David Maloney, Alan Mangan, Kieran Glennon..
ACL Div. 3
(1st of April, 2022)
St. Malachy's 0 – 13 Bunbrosna 0 -04
We recorded our second win on the trot with a well deserved victory in this game played in Bunbrosna on Friday evening. Both sides had plenty of scoring chances in the first half but it was Malachys who took theirs and led by 0-7 to 0-3 at half time with all seven points coming from open play. We dominated possession in the second half and tacked on some fine scores with our defence doing well to hold Bun to just a pointPanel; David Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan, Fergal O'Brien, Shane Clavin(0-1), Eoin Quinn, Morgan Gavigan(0-1), David Lynch(0-2), Cian Gavigan, Warric Kirby(0-1), Shane Doran, Jack Gallagher(0-2), Neal Kirby(0-6,0-3f), Mick Heeney, Odhran Gavigan, Ryan Boyne, Conal Fagan, Graham Jessop, Paul O'Sullivan, Eoin Mullarkey, Stephen Clarke, Conor Keegan, Eoin Glennon, Pauric Kane, Kieran Glennon(inj), Alan Mangan(inj)..
ACL Div. 3
(19th of March, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 17 Tyrrellspass 0 -05
After suffering a heavy defeat to Ballnacargy we certainly needed to put up a good performance against our near neighbours in this league game played in Castletown Geoghegan. Playing with the aid of the strong breeze in the first half our forwards picked off some nice points and a well worked move resulted in a great goal from Jack Gallagher just before the half time whistle. In the second half it was the turn of our backline to put in a big shift as Tyrrellspass came on the attack aided by the elements and they were not found wanting. Overall this was a much improved display and hopefully we can continue in this vein as there are tough games ahead in this division.Panel; David Sheahan, David Maloney, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Kiernan(0-1) Fergal O'Brien, Shane Clavin(0-1), Aaron Glennon, Morgan Gavigan, Connor Murphy(0-2), Cian Gavigan(0-2), Kieran Glennon(0-2), Eoin Quinn, Jack Gallagher(1-0), Neal Kirby(0-6,0-2f), Warric Kirby(0-3,0-1f), Peter Dalton, Odhran Gavigan, Shane Doran, Conal Fagan, Graham Jessop, Paul O'Sullivan, Eoin Mullarkey(inj), Alan Mangan(inj)..
ACL Div. 3
(5th of March, 2022)
St. Malachy's 1 – 01 Ballynacargy 2 -09
Our second outing in the league resulted in a resounding victory for Ballynacargy in this game played in Ballynacargy on a day our lads never got out of first gear in a lacklustre performance.Panel; David Sheahan, David Maloney, Stephen Fagan, Pauric Kane, Fergal O'Brien, Kieran Glennon, Aaron Glennon, Shane Clavin, Paul O'Sullivan, Shane Doran, Morgan Gavigan, Cian Gavigan, Jack Gallagher, Conor Murphy, Eoin Glennon(0-1), Alan Mangan, Eoin Quinn(1-0), Conol Fagan, Ryan Boyne, James Murphy, Stephen Clarke, Eoin Kiernan, Peter Dalton, Naoise McKenna, Odhran Gavigan(inj), Connor Keegan(inj), Mick Heeney(inj)..
ACL Div. 3
(27th of February, 2022)
St. Malachy's 3 – 03 Mullingar Shamrocks 1 -09
We started our playing season off in Springfield last Sunday morning wher we played out a draw with the home side. Played in windy conditions there was never more than two points between the sides and a draw was a fair result.Panel; Peter Dalton, David Maloney, Stephen Fagan, Ryan Boyne, Mick Heeney(1-0), Kieran Glennon(1-0), Fergal O'Brien, Shane Clavin(0-1), Paul O'Sullivan, Shane Doran, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Eoin Quinn(1-0), Jack Gallagher, Neal Kirby(0-1), Eoin Glennon, Alan Mangan, Pauric Kane, Graham Jessop, Odhran Gavigan(inj), Connor Murphy.
IFC Semi Final.
(30th of October, 2021)
St. Malachy's 1 – 11 Milltownpass 2 -11
Team: D.Sheehan, S.Fagan, L.Varley, A.Glennon, C.Kane, S. Clavin(0-1), C.Glennon, J.Bermingham(0-1), M. Gavigan(1-0), C. Keegan, D.Lynch(0-03,0-2f), N.Kirby, A. Mangan(0-3,0-2f), Niall O'Brien(0-2), Joe Clarke. Subs used: Conor Murphy(0-1) for C. Keegan, W. Kirby for A. Mangan, Aonghus Clarke for C. glennon, J. Gallagher for N. Kirby. Rest of Panel; Eoin Glennon, Paddy Doran, Mick Heeney, Adam Nolan, Alan Kincaid, Sean Kincaid, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Peter Dalton, Paul O'Sullivan, Fergal O'Brien (inj), Eoin Kiernan (inj), Graham Jessop (inj).IFC Round 4.
(3rd of October, 2021)
St. Malachy's 3 – 07 Milltownpass 2 -08
We qualified for the semi final of the championship following this impressive display in very wet conditions in Rochfortbridge on Sunday last. Playing against a strong breeze in the opening half we enjoyed the lions share of possession but could not make it tell on the scoreboard until a well worked goal just after the water break gave us a 1-1 to 0-3 lead. With five minutes to go to half time we struck for our second goal and we were more than pleased to go into the break leading by 2-2 to 0-6 with the wind to help us in the second half. We were well in control up to the second water break and even when we went down to fourteen players our opponents were finding scores hard to come by. A brilliantly finished Conor Keegan goal following a fine crossfield pass from Warric Kirby looked to have sealed victory but a spirited comeback from Milltownpass left us hanging on for the final whistle as we were reduced to 13 players for the final five minutes.We can now look forward to our second semi final in two years where we await the winners of St. Marys and Milltownpass, well done to our backroom team of Kenny, James, Damien , Colm, Ollie and Ethel who have the lads in great shape and playing excellent football and not forgetting the large number of supporters that turn up for all our games.
Team: D.Sheehan, S.Fagan, L.Varley, A.Glennon, C.Kane, S. Clavin, C.Glennon, J.Bermingham(0-1), P.Doran, M. Heeney, D.Lynch(0-02), N.Kirby(0-01), C. Murphy(0-1), Warric Kirby(1-1), M. Gavigan(1-0). Subs used: Conor Keegan(1-1,0-1f) for S. Fagan, J. Gallagher for P. Doran, E.Glennon for M. Gavigan. Rest of Panel; ,Adam Nolan, Alan Kincaid, Sean Kincaid, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul O'Sullivan, Fergal O'Brien (inj), Eoin Kiernan (inj), Graham Jessop (inj), Niall O'Brien (inj), Alan Mangan (inj).
IFC Round 4.
(19th of September, 2021)
St. Malachy's 0 – 14 Castledaly 2 -15
On Sunday evening last we played Castledaly in the fourth round of the Intermediate Football Championship in Tang. The first half opened with a 45 taken and scored by Morgan Gavigan and points from Alan Mangan, Niall O’Brien, Conor Murphy and Neal Kirby left us 0-06 to 0-04 in arrears at the first water break. With this changing the flow of the game, the second quarter gave Castledaly the edge whereby at half time, we were 10 points behind, 2-10 to 0-06.
The second half brought about a change in spirit in the Malachys players as the team managed to keep Castledaly’s scoring rally at bay. By the second water break, it was 2-12 to 0-10. However, like the first half, the water break changed the tempo of the game leaving St. Malachys on the back foot for the remainder of the match. The game finished up 2-15 to 0-14.
. Team: D.Sheehan, S.Fagan, L.Varley, J.Clarke, A.Glennon, C.Kane, C.Glennon, J.Bermingham, S.Clavin, M.Gavigan (0-04,0-1,45), D.Lynch(0-03), N.Kirby(0-02), J.Gallagher, N.O’Brien(0-01), A.Mangan(0-01). Subs used: C.Murphy(0-02) for A.Mangan (inj), W.Kirby for J.Gallagher, M.Heeney for C.Glennon, E.Glennon for N.Kirby and C.Gavigan for N.O’Brien (inj). Rest of Panel; ,Adam Nolan, Alan Kincaid, Ryan Boyne, Sean Kincaid, Paddy Doran, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Eoin Kiernan (inj), Graham Jessop (inj), Conor Keegan (inj).
IFC Round 3.
(4th of September, 2021)
St. Malachy's 5 – 09 Tang 1-14
On Saturday evening last our Intermediate team played Tang in the third round of the championship in Drumraney. The game started off well with a 1-4 to 0-01 lead at the end of the opening 10 minutes. The next 10 minutes of the game was the most exciting, with Jack Gallagher and Ciaran Glennon finding the back of the net after Shane Clavin was unfortunate to get two yellow cards in the space of a few minutes. With 14 men, the lads rallied on and at half time, it was Malachys 3-06 to Tang’s 0-07.
The second half opened up with tense atmosphere and despite referee Keith O’Brien trying to keep things under control, with no other match officials present, off the ball activities changed the flow of the game. Tang fought back and narrowed the gap to three, but goals from David Lynch and super-sub Conor Murphy, the gap was back to 7. Shortly after the referee blew the full time whistle and 14 men St. Malachys secured their two points for the table. It is worth noting than our entire haul of scores came from play.
Panel: D.Sheehan, C.Glennon(1-00), L.Varley, S.Fagan, C.Kane, S.Clavin(0-01), A.Glennon, D.Lynch(1-01), M.Gavigan(0-01), J.Clarke(0-01), N.O’Brien(1-02), N.Kirby(0-01), A.Mangan(0-01), C.Keegan and J. Gallagher(1-00). Subs used: M. Heeney, C.Gavigan, W. Kirby, C.Murphy (1-01) and E.Glennon. Rest of Panel; Andrew Corbett,Adam Nolan, Alan Kincaid, Ryan Boyne, Sean Kincaid, Paddy Doran, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Eoin Kiernan (inj).
IFC Round 2.
(21st of August, 2021)
St. Malachy's 0 – 15 Ballymore 0-03
We made it two wins from two games when we accounted for Ballymore in Moate on Saturday last. After an evenly contested opening quarter where both sides were level on three points apiece it looked like this game would go to the wire, but this was not to be as our opponents failed to score for the remainder of the contest.This was another good display from our side with our defence putting in a great shift and our attacking play was also impressive as we posted thirteen points from play including four from man of the match Morgan Gavigan.
Next up are championship favourites Tang who easily disposed of a fancied Milltownpass outfit in their last game.
Panel; David Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon (0-1), Conor Kane , Shane Clavin, Aaron Glennon, Johnny Bermingham, Morgan Gavigan (0-4), David Lynch (0-2), Alan Mangan (0-2,0-1f), Neal Kirby (0-1), Jack Gallagher (0-1), Conor Keegan (0-3,0-1f), Niall O'Brien . Subs used, Conor Murphy (0-1), Eoin Glennon, Paddy Doran, Cian Gavigan, Joe Clarke. Rest of Panel; Warric Kirby, Andrew Corbett, Mick Heeney, Adam Nolan, Alan Kincaid, Ryan Boyne, Sean Kincaid, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Eoin Kiernan (inj), Graham Jessop (inj).
IFC Round 1.
(8th of August, 2021)
St. Malachy's 3 – 11 Maryland 1-08
Our Intmediate side had our first victory of the season when we accounted for Maryland in the opening round of the championship in Ballymore on Sunday evening. A well worked goal after 30 seconds from Niall O'Brien followed by a fine point from David Lynch rocked our opponents but slowly they got back into contention and at half time we had a 1-5 to 0-5 lead. With the aid of a slight breeze in the second half we took the game to Maryland and by the second water break we were six points to the good. Two excellent goals from David Lynch and Warrick Kirby, on his championship debut, had us home and dry by the time Maryland scored a late consolation goal. Hopefully as in 2020, after winning our first game, we can build on this start and make the knockout stages but this is a very competitive group where victories will be hard fought. Well done to Kenny and his management team who got very little preperation time with the team and a big thank you to the panel of lads that turned out for their club on Sunday.Panel; David Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, Conor Kane (0-1), Shane Clavin, Aaron Glennon, Johnny Bermingham, Morgan Gavigan, Conor Murphy (0-1), David Lynch (1-4,0-2f), Neal Kirby (0-3), Jack Gallagher, Conor Keegan (0-2,0-1f), Niall O'Brien (1-0). Subs used, Warric Kirby (1-0), Eoin Glennon, Paddy Doran, Andrew Corbett, Mick Heeney. Rest of Panel; Adam Nolan, Alan Kincaid, Ryan Boyne, Cian Gavigan, Sean Kincaid, Conal Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Alan Mangan, Joe Clarke, Eoin Kiernan (inj), Graham Jessop (inj).
ACL Div 3.
(23rd of July, 2021)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Milltownpass 1-16
Our poor run in this division continued in very warm conditions in Milltownpass on Friday evening when the home side ran out four point winners. The game was point for point until a goal for Milltownpass five minutes before half time proved to be the turning point in the game.as we could never bridge the gap in the second half.Panel: Peter Dalton, Fergal O'Brien, Aaron Glennon, Eoghan Mullarkey, Zach Wright, Liam Varley(0-1), Conal Fagan, Paddy Doran, Morgan Gavigan(1-0), Cian Gavigan(0-2), Conor Murphy (0-1), Eoin Glennon(0-2), Alan Kincaid, David Sheahan (0-2), Jack Gallagher (0-2,0-1f), Warrick Kirby (0-2), Sean Kincaid, Adam Nolan, Mark Lynch, Ryan Boyne, Paul O'Sullivan, Alan Mangan(inj), Eoin Kiernan (inj), Dean McDermott(inj), Graham Jessop(inj).
ACL Div 3.
(11th of July, 2021)
St. Malachy's 2 – 06 Ballynacargy 2-08
For the third game in a row we suffered a narrow defeat in Division 3 when Ballynacargy inflicted a two point defeat on us. We started well and looked to be well in control as our oponnents were posting wides due to good pressure from our backs. At halftime we held a two point lead but this was cancelled out when the home side goaled with the first attack of the second half. As in all our games we finished strongly and were unlucky not to score a goal with the last attack of the game.Panel: David Sheahan, Fergal O,Brien(0-1), Aaron Glennon, Zach Wright, Eoin Kiernan, Liam Varley, Conal Fagan, Paddy Doran, Morgan Gavigan(0-3), Cian Gavigan(0-1), Eoin Glennon(2-0), Conor Murphy, Kieran Glennon, Conor Keegan(0-1), Warrick Kirby, Sean Kincaid, Alan Kincaid, Mark Lynch, Alan Mangan(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Eoin Quinn(inj), Stephen Fagan(inj), Conor Lynch(inj), Dean McDermott(inj), Graham Jessop(inj).
Junior B Championship.
(29th of June, 2021)
St. Malachy's 2 – 08 Milltownpass 4-10
On a very warm evening in Castletown we lost our second game in the Junior B Championship to a very strong Milltownpass team. The visitors got in far too easily to register two early goals which put us on the back foot for the rest of the game. In fairness our lads, as they have in all games this year, put in a fighting display and were just four points down going into the last quarter. The concession of a late penalty gave Milltownpass the goal that settled the game and ended our interest in the championship.Panel; Peter Dalton, Pauric Kane, Eoghan Mullarkey, Ryan Boyne, Alan Kincaid(0-1), Adam Nolan, Paul O'Sullivan, Andrew Corbett, Paddy Doran, Cian Gavigan (0-2), Eoin Glennon(0-1), Kieran Glennon, Mark Lynch, Dave Sheahan (2-4,0-3f), Shane Carey, Fergal O'Brien, Eoin Kiernan, Pauric Kincaid, Sean Kincaid, Alan Mangan(inj), Zach Wright(inj).
ACL Div 6.
(27th of June, 2021)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Maryland 1-12
A draw was a fair result after a great game of football played on Sunday morning in Castletown . With several players injured and several absentees this game went ahead as a thirteen a side affair. After these players had played a game on the Friday night and not having any subs to bring on it would have been easy for the team to run out of steam in the second half but in fact they finished the stronger side and it took a last minute free from Maryland to force a draw. While every player gave an outstanding display special mention must be given to Fergal O'Brien who played the entire game when he really should have left the field after an injury in the opening quarter.Panel; Peter Dalton, Fergal O;Brien, Eoghan Mullarkey, Ryan Boyne, Adam Nolan, Zach Wright, Andrew Corbett, Paddy Doran(0-1), Cian Gavigan (0-3), Alan Kincaid(0-1), Eoin Glennon(1-5,0-2f), Pauric Kincaid, Alan Mangan(inj), Eoin Kiernan (inj), Dave Sheahan(inj).
ACL Div 3.
(25th of June, 2021)
St. Malachy's 1 – 07 Bunbrosna 0-12
Bunbrosna were the visitors to Castletown on Friday evening and after a close encounter they ran out two point winners. Bunbrosna held a three point lead at the interval but after a fine move which ended with Mark Lynch raising the green flag we were on level terms entering the final ten minutes. Even with the advantage of an extra man following a red card for our opponents we could not get our noses in front but yet again this was a fine display from our lads.Panel; Peter Dalton, Fergal O'Brien, Eoghan Mullarkey, Ryan Boyne, Eoin Kiernan, Stephen Fagan, Paul O'Sullivan, Paddy Doran, Aaron Glennon, Cian Gavigan(0-2), Eoin Glennon(0-2), Andrew Corbett, Warrick Kirby(0-2f), Dave Sheahan(0-1f), Alan Kincaid, Mark Lynch,(1-0), Sean Kincaid, Zach Wright., Shane Carey, Adam Nolan, Alan Mangan (inj), Neal Kirby(inj).
Junior B Championship.
(15th of June, 2021)
St. Malachy's 2 – 07 Killucan 3-06
We took part in the Junior B Championship for the first time in four years when we travelled to Killucan to take on the home side. With the majority of this panel having played 2 games over the previous 3 days our hopes were not high going into this encounter but the lads pulled out all the stops and were very unlucky not to come away with a win. Playing controlled posession football against the wind in the opening half we more than held our own but the concession of a penalty late in the half left us trailing by two points at the interval. Wind assisted in the second half we took the game to Killucan and were well worth our two point lead going deep into injury time. A last gasp Killucan attack yielded a point and with time up all we had to do was kick the ball dead but from a turnover deep in their backline Killucan brought the ball the length of the field and despite a great save from Peter Dalton our opponents goaled from the rebound to win the game.Well done to the entire panel for an excellent display with special mention to the evergreen Alan Mangan who celebrated his 42nd birthday on the night and rolled back the years with his customery top class display. Alan turned out for our three games over the space of four days and is truely a great role model for the younger players coming through the ranks as he never lets his club or team mates down. Well done Alan.Panel; Peter Dalton, Fergal O;Brien(1-0), Eoghan Mullarkey, Pauric Kane, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Eoin Kiernan, Paul O'Sullivan(1-1), Kieran Glennon(0-1), Paddy Doran, Alan Kincaid, Conor Keegan, Eoin Glennon, Warrick Kirby(1-1), Alan Mangan(0-3,0-2f), Dave Sheahan(0-1f), Pauric Kincaid, John Gallagher, Sean Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Mark Lynch(0-1).
ACL Div 3.
(13th of June, 2021)
St. Malachy's 1 – 16 Mullingar Shamrocks 2-14
Springfield was the venue for our opening game in Div 3 where Shamrocks just prevailed by a point in a very competitive game. Many of our players had lined out the previous evening against Ballycomoyle and they deserve great credit for this. The game was probably lost in the opening few minutes when we conceeded two goals and a point with several of our players having to leave the pitch to get gumshields while the game continued, hopefully this will be a lesson learnt and will not happen again. We recovered well from this early setback to lead by 1-11 to 2-4 at the interval but as tiredness set in the second half Shamrocks took control to lead by two points going into the last five minutes. A spirited finish from Malachys drew us level and we can count ourselves very unlucky not to get an equaliser when Mullingar went a point up in injury time.Panel; Dave Sheahan(0-1), Fergal O'Brien, Stephen Fagan, Ryan Boyne, Eoin Kiernan, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon(0-2), Paddy Doran, Aaron Glennon, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Conor Keegan(0-5,0-3f), Andrew Corbett, Warrick Kirby(0-1), Alan Mangan(1-4,1-0p,0-3f), Conor Murphy(0-1), Jack Gallagher(0-1), Conal Fagan, Mark Lynch, Graham Jessop, Alan Kincaid, Peter Dalton, Eoghan Mullarkey(inj), Eoin Quinn(inj), Eoin Glennon(inj).
ACL Div 6.
(12th of June, 2021)
St. Malachy's 2 – 19 Ballycomoyle 2-04
We got our season underway when we travelled to Ballycomoyle on Saturday evening and after a great display of attacking football we emerged comfortable winners. Congratulations to Peter Dalton, Ryan Boyne, Cian Gavigan, Zach Wright, Warrick Kirby and Sean Kincaid who all made their senion debuts for the club.Panel; Peter Dalton, Fergal O;Brien, Eoghan Mullarkey, Ryan Boyne, Cian Gavigan(0-1), Zach Wright, Paul O'Sullivan, Andrew Corbett(0-1), Paddy Doran(0-1). Alan Kincaid, Dave Sheahan(0-5), Eoin Glennon, Shane Carey, Warrick Kirby(1-1), Pauric Kincaid, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon(0-3), Alan Mangan(0-2), Eoin Kiernan, Sean Kincaid(1-0).
Intermediate Championship Semi Final
(12th of September, 2020)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Tang 2-12 (A.E.T)
After a thrilling 80 minutes of football in TEG Cusack Park, our Intermediate team bowed out of the 2020 season. Behind closed doors, the lads took on a strong Tang side, who alike us wanted a spot in this year’s final.
The game started steady with Niall O’Brien finding the back of the net, 6 minutes into the first half, giving the team the lift they needed to keep up with this fast paced game. David Lynch added to the scoreboard then, before Conor Keegan found the back of the net again. Points were added to the scoreboard by Morgan Gavigan, Eoin Quinn, Neal Kirby and Niall O’Brien. Things were going so well, heading into the second half of the match, leaving the half-time score; 2-05 to 0-07.
The second half seen a stronger Tang side come out however the boys did not lie down. Tang’s penalty paved the way for their comeback and it was a draw game for the concluding 10 minutes of the game. This led to extra time, on a score line of 2-09 a piece.
Tang’s scores in the opening minutes of extra time left it near impossible for us to come back into it. Points from Alan Mangan and Neal Kirby brought us back to within a point however time was up..
Team: D.Sheahan, S.Fagan, L.Varley, A.Glennon, C.Murphy, D.Lynch (0-4,0-3f), M.Grennan, E.Quinn (0-1), J.Bermingham, N.Kirby (0-2), N.O’Brien (1-1), C.Kane, C.Keegan (1-0), M.Gavigan (0-1), D.McDermott. Subs used: J.Clarke, C.Glennon (0-1), A.Mangan (0-1), C.O’Brien, N.McKenna. Rest of Panel; Conal Fagan, Fergal O'Brien, Paddy Doran, Pauric Kincaid, Eoin Glennon, Eoin Kiernan, Alan Kincaid, Adam Nolan, Stephen Clarke, James Murphy, Pauric Kane , Paul O'Sullivan,Graham Jessop (inj), Aonghus Clarke (inj), Shane Clavin (inj).
Intermediate Championship Quarter Final
(29th of August, 2020)
St. Malachy's 1 – 10 Ballynacargy 0-06
On Saturday evening last our Intermediate side played the quarter final of this year’s championship against a newly promoted Ballynacargy team in Milltown. With both sides looking for a semi-final spot the stakes were high. From the throw-in, Malachys were on top, leading by two points before Ballynacargy reacted, David Lynch adding to the scoreboard first. Just before the first water break Niall O’Brien punched the ball to find the back of the net leaving it Malachys 1-02, Ballynacargy 0-02. Conor Murphy then came on for Niall O’Brien and points from David Lynch and Neal Kirby left it 1-06 to 0-02 at half time in favour of the Saints.
The second half was much similar to the first, with Ballynacargy making great runs, with our full back line clearing up before any scoring opportunities arose. Great performances by Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley and Michael Grennan ensured we kept our lead going into the final quarter of the game. Ballynacargy won a penalty about 15 minutes into the second half which was saved brilliantly by Dave Sheehan in goals. Alan Mangan replaced Dean McDermott at the last water break allowing Alan to score a point and add to his tally for the year. Final score St. Malachys 1-10, Ballynacargy 0-06. We play in the Semi-Final of the IFC on the weekend of the 11th/12th September.
Team: D.Sheehan, S.Fagan, L.Varley, A.Glennon, C.Kane, D.Lynch (0-4, 0-2f), N. McKenna, S.Clavin, J.Bermingham (0-01), J.Gallagher, N.O’Brien (1-0), D.McDermott, N.Kirby (0-3, 0-1m), M.Gavigan, M.Grennan. Subs used: C.Murphy, J. Clarke(0-1), A.Mangan, Eoin Quinn. Rest of Panel; Conal Fagan, Fergal O'Brien, Paddy Doran, Ciaran O'Brien, Pauric Kincaid, Eoin Glennon, Eoin Kiernan, Alan Kincaid, Adam Nolan, Stephen Clarke, James Murphy, Pauric Kane , Conor Keegan (inj),Graham Jessop (inj), Aonghus Clarke (inj), Kieran Glennon (inj)., Adam gavigan (inj).
Intermediate Championship Round 2
(22nd of August, 2020)
St. Malachy's 0 – 13 Multyfarnham 1-09
We qualified for the quarter finals of this years championship as a result of this hard earned one point victory in a game played in The Downs on Saturday last. Coming into the game we knew that our opponents needed to beat us by a four point margin to pip us on score difference and it took them only 15 minutes to go in front by that margin as they attacked us from the back in waves. Our lads appeared very flat footed and off the pace but when we pushed up on the Multy kickouts we got back in the game and scored five unanswered points to go in at half time with a one point lead. The teams were on level terms with five minutes left when Multy were awarded a penalty which would have put them in the driving seat if converted but thankfully for us the ball went wide. In added time David Lynch put over his sixth free of the game to give us victory and some compensation for the disallowed point that cost us a draw with the same opponents in Ballynacargy last year. Well done to the team and management on topping what appeared to many as being the toughest group especially with the long injury list we had going into this vital game.Panel; Dave Sheehan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Aaron Glennon, Conor Kane, Aonghus Clarke, Mick Grennan, Shane Clavin (0-1), Johnny Bermingham, Naoise McKenna (0-1), David Lynch (Cpt) (0-6,f), Morgan Gavigan (0-1), Jack Gallagher , Neal Kirby (0-3), Niall O'Brien (0-1), , Subs Used; Alan Mangan , Joe Clarke, ConorMurphy. Rest of Panel; Conal Fagan, Fergal O'Brien, Paddy Doran, Ciaran O'Brien, Pauric Kincaid, Eoin Glennon, Eoin Kiernan, Alan Kincaid, Adam Gavigan, Adam Nolan, Stephen Clarke, James Murphy, Dean McDermott (inj), Conor Keegan (inj),Graham Jessop (inj), Eoin Quinn (inj), Kieran Glennon (inj).
Intermediate Championship Round 1
(9th of August, 2020)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Milltownpass 2-08
On Sunday evening last, we played Milltownpass in the IFC in Ballynacargy. After a long- hard fought battle we came out on top of a game played at real championship pace and intensity. With excellent performances and scores from Conor Keegan (1-04) and Jack Gallagher (0-02) to name but a few, we gained our first championship win of the year. We play Multyfarnham on the weekend commencing August 21st in what will be an even tougher encounter with the winners advancing to the quarter finals. Well done to the team and management on a great start to this year’s championship campaign.
Panel; Dave Sheehan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Aaron Glennon, Conor Kane, Aonghus Clarke, Naoise McKenna, Shane Clavin (0-1), David Lynch (Cpt) (0-1), Michael Grennan, Morgan Gavigan (0-1), Dean McDermott, Jack Gallagher (0-2), Niall O'Brien (0-1), Conor Keegan (1-4, 0-2f, 0-1M), Subs Used; Neal Kirby (0-1), Alan Mangan (0-1), Joe Clarke. Rest of Panel; Conal Fagan, Conor Murphy, Fergal O'Brien, Paddy Doran, Ciaran O'Brien, Pauric Kincaid, Eoin Glennon, Eoin Kiernan, Alan Kincaid, Adam Gavigan, Adam Nolan, Stephen Clarke, James Murphy, Paul O'Sullivan, Johnny Bermingham, Graham Jessop (inj), Eoin Quinn (inj), Kieran Glennon (inj).
Intermediate Championship Round 5
(17th of August, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Tubberclair 0-11
After a tense hour of football played before a large crowd in Moate it was Malachys who survived the dreaded drop to Junior status in this do or die encounter. We played against the strong wind in the opening half and started well as we held onto possession and after missing an early goal chance we pounced for a great goal from Morgan Gavigan. This score stirred Tubberclair to life and they reeled off seven unanswered points before an Alan Mangan free steadied the ship and we went in at half time behind on a scoreline of 0-8 to 1-1. Malachys needed a good start to the second half or the game would slip away from us and two excellent points from Neal Kirby and Aonghus Clarke brought the deficit back to two points after three minutes of the second half. Slowly but surely we gained parity with our opponents and with ten minutes left the sides were level and we were doing all the attacking. As in all our games it seemed that "lady luck" was again going to desert us as not only did we lose Johnny Bermingham (who was dominating the midfield area) to a red card but the strong breeze suddenly came to a standstill. The introduction of Jack Gallagher caused havoc in the Tubberclair defence and with Niall O'Brien proving a handful we flashed over three great points to put us in the driving seat but there was always the fear that we would experience a heart breaking defeat as happened in our three previous games. Two points, from a David Lynch free and one from Morgan Gavigan sealed the win and there was relief all round when the final whistle sounded.Hopefully we will have learned from this year's brush with relegation that there are no easy games in championship football and it takes a fully committed panel to get anywhere near the knockout stages . Well done to Colm, Olly, Damien G., James, Sean, Ethel, Damien K.,Kenny and all involved for their committment all year and with any luck our season could so very easily have been extended to the quarter final.
Team; David Sheahan(0-1f), Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, Conor Kane, Aonghus Clarke(0-2), Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin(0-1), Johnny Bermingham(0-1),David Lynch(0-2,0-1f), Alan Mangan(0-1f), Ciaran O' Brien, Morgan Gavigan(1-1), Niall O'Brien(0-2), Neal Kirby(0-1). Subs Used, Dean McDermott, Jack Gallagher. Rest of Panel, Pauric Kane, Conal Fagan (inj), Paddy Doran, Eamonn Og Clarke, Eoin Kiernan, Fergal O'Brien, Eoin Glennon, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul O'Sullivan, Adam Gavigan(inj).
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Intermediate Championship Round 4
(10th of August, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Ballymore 2-07
We exited this years championship when we went down by a point to Ballymore in incessent rain in Athlone on Saturday last. The slippery conditions ruled out good football and it was Ballymore that adapted better to the conditions in the opening half and they should have led by more than four points at the break. A much improved Malachys outfit took the game to Ballymore in the first ten minutes of the second half and we overturned the half time deficit to take a four point lead with ten minutes left on the clock. With victory in sight we allowed the Ballymore centre back solo from midfield untouched to score a game changing goal and as in our previous game we conceded the winning point with the last kick of the game. This defeat leaves us having to beat Tubberclair in our final game to remain in the Intermediate ranks. Well done to the lads who togged out for their club and gave their all in monsoon conditions, it was not for their want of effort that we came up short on the night.Team; Joe Clarke, Stephen Fagan, Kieran Glennon, Aaron Glennon(0-1), Conor Kane, Liam Varley, Michael Grennan(0-1), Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin, David Lynch, Dean McDermott, Ciaran O' Brien, Morgan Gavigan(0-3), Niall O'Brien, Neal Kirby(1-4,0-2f). Subs Used, Alan Mangan, Paddy Doran. Rest of Panel, Pauric Kane, Conal Fagan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Eoin Kiernan, Fergal O'Brien, Aonghus Clarke(inj).
Intermediate Championship Round 3
(4th of August, 2019)
St. Malachy's 0 – 13 Bunbrosna 0-14
For the second game in a row we were beaten by a solitary point when Bunbrosna manufactured the winning score deep in injury time. We were very slow to get any sort of foothold in this game and were somewhat fortunate to go in at half time just a point in arrears on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-7. With breeze advantage in the second half we should have put more pressure on the Bunbrosna rearguard but with our forwards not making runs and the supply of ball to them not quick enough we played staright into our opponents hands. Despite not playing anywhere like we did against Multy we were thrown a lifeline with a penalty award with just minutes left but unfortunately the effort grazed the post and went wide. Two late points drew us on level terms with time up but our lack of composure in injury time when we did'nt avail of a free and gave up the advantage and then turned over possession from a mark came back to haunt us when Bunbrosna kicked the winning point with the last play of the game.
Team; Joe Clarke, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Aaron Glennon, Conor Kane, Aonghus Clarke, Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin(0-2), David Lynch, Niall O'Brien, Neal Kirby(0-1f), Shane Carey(0-2), Kieran Glennon, Dean McDermott(0-4,0-2f), Alan Mangan(0-4f). Subs Used, Ciaran O'Brien, Morgan Gavigan, Jack Gallagher, Eoin Glennon. Rest of Panel, Paddy Doran, Pauric Kane, Adam Gavigan(inj), Eoghan Mullarkey, Conal Fagan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Eoin Kiernan, Fergal O'Brien, Paul O'Sullivan, Naoise McKenna(inj).
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Intermediate Championship Round 2
(23rd of July, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 14 Multyfarnham 2-12
After a fantastic game of football
played at a relentless pace we lost out rather controversially to Multy
in the splendidly prepared Ballnacargy grounds on Tuesday last. Multy
took the game to us from the off and were putting together fine
passages of play but by half time we were well in control when we held
a 1-08 to 0-6 lead which could have been more had the Multy goalkeeper
not pulled off a point blank save from David Lynch.
The first five minutes of the second half was where the game was lost as Multy scored 1-3 without any resistance from our lads. With fifteen minutes left we were behind by 2-12 to 1-9 and Multy looked home and hosed but then Malachys moved up a gear and scored five unanswered points to leave just a point between the sides with two minutes left. In injury time Alan Mangan, who could not start due to illness, swung over a beauty from the right wing to draw the sides level but to everyone's amazement the score was ruled wide. The umpires had waved it as a point and the referee had written it down before the linesman was pressurised into entering the field to change the mind's of the other three officials to the disbelief of all fairminded people present in the large crowd. We will never have "hawk eye" in Moynihan Park on a Tuesday evening but we should certainly expect fair play. Hopefully this injustice will spur our lads on and we will reproduce this fine performance in the remaining games of this very competitive championship.
Team; David Sheehan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Aaron Glennon(0-1), Conor Kane(0-1), Aonghus Clarke, Michael Grennan, Shane Clavin, Andrew Corbett, Niall O'Brien, David Lynch(0-5,0-4f), Kieran Glennon(1-2). Ciaran O'Brien,Neal Kirby(0-3,0-2f), Eoin Quinn(0-1). Subs Used, Jack Gallagher, Pauric Kane, Alan Mangan(0-1f). Rest of Panel, Paddy Doran, Adam Gavigan, Eoin Glennon, Joe Clarke, Eoghan Mullarkey, Conal Fagan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Conor Lynch, Eoin Kiernan, Dylan Clarke, Fergal O'Brien,Dean McDermott(inj)..
The first five minutes of the second half was where the game was lost as Multy scored 1-3 without any resistance from our lads. With fifteen minutes left we were behind by 2-12 to 1-9 and Multy looked home and hosed but then Malachys moved up a gear and scored five unanswered points to leave just a point between the sides with two minutes left. In injury time Alan Mangan, who could not start due to illness, swung over a beauty from the right wing to draw the sides level but to everyone's amazement the score was ruled wide. The umpires had waved it as a point and the referee had written it down before the linesman was pressurised into entering the field to change the mind's of the other three officials to the disbelief of all fairminded people present in the large crowd. We will never have "hawk eye" in Moynihan Park on a Tuesday evening but we should certainly expect fair play. Hopefully this injustice will spur our lads on and we will reproduce this fine performance in the remaining games of this very competitive championship.
Team; David Sheehan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Aaron Glennon(0-1), Conor Kane(0-1), Aonghus Clarke, Michael Grennan, Shane Clavin, Andrew Corbett, Niall O'Brien, David Lynch(0-5,0-4f), Kieran Glennon(1-2). Ciaran O'Brien,Neal Kirby(0-3,0-2f), Eoin Quinn(0-1). Subs Used, Jack Gallagher, Pauric Kane, Alan Mangan(0-1f). Rest of Panel, Paddy Doran, Adam Gavigan, Eoin Glennon, Joe Clarke, Eoghan Mullarkey, Conal Fagan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Conor Lynch, Eoin Kiernan, Dylan Clarke, Fergal O'Brien,Dean McDermott(inj)..
Intermediate Championship Round 1
(12th of July, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Kilbeggan Shamrocks 0-05
We took on near neighbours
Kilbeggan in Cusack Park in the first round of the championship on
Friday evening. Without a competitive game for almost two months,
having a long injury list and just getting access to our county players
for one training session this was always going to be a tricky
assignment.
The game took a long time to get into any kind of rhythm with both sides guilty of several wides and at the end of a poor first half of football we had a 0-4 to 0-2 lead.
Our opponents had the help of the breeze in the second half but a scoring burst by Malachys of 1-03 midway through the half put the game beyond Kilbeggan's grasp.
This performance will hardly suffice against a very strong Multy side in the next round but a win is a win and with several of our side making their championship debuts and some having their first game of football this year then surely the confidence gained by this victory will stand us in good stead. Well done all and it was heartening to see the good support present which is much appreciated.
Team; David Sheehan, Stephen Fagan, Kieran Glennon, Aaron Glennon, Conor Kane, Liam Varley, Eoin Quinn(0-1), David Lynch(1-0), Andrew Corbett(0-1), Morgan Gavigan, Niall O'Brien, Neal Kirby(0-2), Jack Gallagher, Dean McDermott, Alan Mangan(0-5,0-3f). Subs Used; Ciaran O'Brien, Michael Grennan, Paddy Doran, Adam Gavigan, Eoin Glennon, Rest of Panel, Joe Clarke, Eoghan Mullarkey, Conal Fagan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Padraic Kane, Conor Lynch, Eoin Kiernan, Dylan Clarke, Fergal O'Brien, Sean McGuinness.
The game took a long time to get into any kind of rhythm with both sides guilty of several wides and at the end of a poor first half of football we had a 0-4 to 0-2 lead.
Our opponents had the help of the breeze in the second half but a scoring burst by Malachys of 1-03 midway through the half put the game beyond Kilbeggan's grasp.
This performance will hardly suffice against a very strong Multy side in the next round but a win is a win and with several of our side making their championship debuts and some having their first game of football this year then surely the confidence gained by this victory will stand us in good stead. Well done all and it was heartening to see the good support present which is much appreciated.
Team; David Sheehan, Stephen Fagan, Kieran Glennon, Aaron Glennon, Conor Kane, Liam Varley, Eoin Quinn(0-1), David Lynch(1-0), Andrew Corbett(0-1), Morgan Gavigan, Niall O'Brien, Neal Kirby(0-2), Jack Gallagher, Dean McDermott, Alan Mangan(0-5,0-3f). Subs Used; Ciaran O'Brien, Michael Grennan, Paddy Doran, Adam Gavigan, Eoin Glennon, Rest of Panel, Joe Clarke, Eoghan Mullarkey, Conal Fagan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Padraic Kane, Conor Lynch, Eoin Kiernan, Dylan Clarke, Fergal O'Brien, Sean McGuinness.
All County League Division 3
(19th of May, 2019)
St. Malachy's 2 – 12 Multyfarnham 3-16
We travelled to Multy on Sunday evening to take on the home side in our second last league game of the season.. With Multy pushing hard for promotion they were always going to be up for this game and they displayed this with the high intensity workrate they played with in the opening half. This was the first time our lads faced a side playing at near championship pace this year and it took us almost twenty mnutes to realise that we had to up our game several notches to compete at this level.At the interval Multy lead 1-05 to 1-03 but would have the breeze behind them in the second half.
Multy looked to finish off the game in the first five minutes of the second half and enjoyed a healthy lead after an early goal but in fairness to Malachys they never gave up and started to take the game to Multy and a shock looked on the cards when we whittled their lead down to three points with just minutes remaining. An injury time goal against the run of play from our opponents finished the scoring in what was a good game of football. This was exactly the sort of game our team needed with the championship not far away as our intensity, pace, ball retention and tackling skills will have to improve significantly in order to compete at Intermediate level where there is no such thing as an easy game.
Panel; Joe Clarke, Conal fagan, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, Conor Kane, Paddy Doran, Shane Carey, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Adam Gavigan(0-4,0-2f), Kieran Glennon(0-1), Neal Kirby(1-4,0-4f), Morgan Gavigan, Jack Gallagher(1-1), Aaron Glennon, Eoin Glennon(0-1), Eoghan Mullarkey, Eamonn Og Clarke, Dylan Clarke, Alan Kincaid, Eoi Kiernan, Feragal O'Brien, Dean McDermott(inj).
All County League Division 3
(3rd of May, 2019)
St. Malachy's 0 – 06 Moate All Wites 2-19
We welcomed Moate to Castletown on Friday night last and they showed in no uncertain way why they are favourites for promotion from Division 3 when they had an emphatic 19 point win. Playing with the wind in the first half we held our own for the opening ten minutes but slack marking at the back and not following the runners out the field allowed Moate in for two easy goals midway through the half which ended the game as a contest. We gave away numerous easy frees by sloppy tackling throughout the game which were punished every time by the Moate freetakers. The majority of the lads on show are playing at senior level for the first time and they will learn from each outing and we look forward to our two remaining games against Multy and Kilbeggan in this very competitive league.Panel; Alan Mangan, Conal Fagan, Stephen Fagan, Eoin Mullarkey, Paddy Doran, Aaron Glennon, Connor Lynch, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Adam Gavigan, Jack Gallagher, Morgan Gavigan(0-1), Kieran Glennon, Neal Kirby (0-4,0-1f), Dean McDermott, Eoin Glennon, Michael Grennan, Alan Kincaid, Danny Kiernan, Fergal O'Brien , Jack Gallagher, Eoin Kiernan(inj), Dylan Clarke, Paul O'Sullivan, Eoin Quinn(inj).
All County League Division 3
(26th of April, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 08 St. Lomans 1-10
We entertained St. Lomans on Friday evening in a game played during the most recent storm to hit the country. Having played against the strong wind in the first half we were in a good position at the break with the scoreline reading 1-06 to 1-03 to the visitors. St. Lomans retained possession well in the second half and despite mounting several attacks we never looked like scoring the goal we needed to put our opponents away. With five minutes left we reduced the lead to a point but a late free gave Lomans a well deserved win on the night. Thanks to all the lads who turned out for their club and made themselves available on such a bad night and well done to Paddy Doran and Michael Grennan who made their first starts for St. Malachys.Panel; Dave Sheahan, Conal Fagan, Stephen Fagan, Eoin Quinn, Connor Kane (0-1), Paddy Doran, Shane Carey(1-0), David Lynch (0-1), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Connor Lynch, Adam Gavigan, Morgan Gavigan , Neal Kirby (0-2,0-1f), Dean McDermott (0-3,0-1f), Michael Grennan, Eoin Glennon, Pauric Kincaid, Alan Kincaid, Eamon Og Clarke, Danny Kiernan (inj), Fergal O'Brien , Jack Gallagher, Eoin Kiernan(inj), Dylan Clarke.
All County League Division 3
(31st of March, 2019)
St. Malachy's 2 – 18 Killucan 0-04
We notched a valuable win in our quest for promotion from Division 3 with this win in bitterly cold conditions in Killucan's splendid grounds.Both teams were without several players but our managements policy of having all available minors on our panel is certainly paying dividends as these young lads have brought great skill and energy into the mix and the older lads are certainly thriving because of their presence.We dominated proceedings from the throw in and went in at half time with a healthy 1-11 to 0-3 lead but Killucan were unlucky not to have bagged three goals in this half but dave Sheahan brought off three magnificent saves. The expected onslaught from our hosts never materialised mainly due to our disciplined defending and terrific support play throughout the team. As against Athlone our forwards put up a big total from play and wasted very few chances in what was a very impressive performance which we hopefully can maintain in a very competitive division.
Panel; Dave Sheahan, Conal Fagan, Eoin Quinn, Eoghan Mullarkey, Connor Kane (0-1), Kieran Glennon (0-1), Pauric Kane, David Lynch (0-2), Shane Carey, Ciaran O'Brien (0-1), Alan Mangan (0-6,0-1f), Morgan Gavigan (1-0), Neal Kirby (0-4,0-1f), Dean McDermott (1-1), Eoin Glennon, Pauric Kincaid, Alan Kincaid, Eamon Og Clarke, Danny Kiernan, Liam Varley, Fergal O'Brien (0-1), Jack Gallagher, Eoin Kiernan, Adam Gavigan (0-1), Dylan Clarke, Andrew Corbett .
All County League Division 3
(24th of March, 2019)
St. Malachy's 2 – 10 Mullingar Shamrocks 1-07
On Sunday morning we played Mullingar Shamrocks in Springfield. From the offset we proved dominant, using a strong wind to our advantage for the opening 30 minutes. Half time score line of 1-09 to 0-03 portrayed our match performance on the day. Second half scores against the strong wind ensured our lead especially with the goal from Neal Kirby, setup by Morgan Gavigan, sealing our 2 points for the league table. Final score 2-10 to 1-07.
Team: J.Clarke, C.Fagan, S.Fagan, E.Quinn, N.McKenna, L.Varly, C.Kane(0-01), J.Bermingham(0-02), A.Clarke, M.Gavigan(0-01), C.Glennon, D.Clarke, N.Kirby(1-04),D.McDermott (1-02) and E.Kiernan. Subs used: C.Lynch, F.O’Brien, J.Gallagher, and A.Corbett.
All County League Division 3Team: J.Clarke, C.Fagan, S.Fagan, E.Quinn, N.McKenna, L.Varly, C.Kane(0-01), J.Bermingham(0-02), A.Clarke, M.Gavigan(0-01), C.Glennon, D.Clarke, N.Kirby(1-04),D.McDermott (1-02) and E.Kiernan. Subs used: C.Lynch, F.O’Brien, J.Gallagher, and A.Corbett.
(9th of February, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 16 Athlone 1-10
On Saturday last, we played Athlone in Castletown. From the throw-in we kept ourselves in front with Morgan Gavigan opening the scoring in the first minute of the game. Scores were slow coming from both sides for the majority of the first half, however, David Lynch managed to find the net 10 minutes in, leaving us comfortably in front going forward. At half time it was 1-7 to 4 points in favour of us and keeping this lead was crucial for 2 points on the league table. Jack Gallagher and Eamon Og Clarke took to the field for the second half replacing Stephen Clarke and Conor Lynch. We started the second half strong, however Athlone came back into the game until Dean McDermott put four over in a row, allowing us some breathing space on the score line. The game finished 1-16 for Malachys and 1-10 for Athlone giving us two points for the league table!
Team: J.Clarke, S.Fagan, C.Kane, E.Quinn, S.Clarke, L.Varley, C.Glennon(0-02), D.Lynch(1-02), S.Carey, M.Gavigan (0-03), A.Mangan (0-02,0-1f), C.Lynch, E.Kiernan, D.McDermott (0-04), N.Kirby (0-02). Subs, E.OgClarke, J.Gallagher, D.Clarke, A.Corbett (0-01), F.O’Brien, A. Kincaid, P. Newman, E. Glennon, J.Murphy(inj), C.O'Brien(inj),
All County League Division 3(2nd of February, 2019)
St. Malachy's 1 – 08 Bunbrosna 2-08
On Saturday we played Bunbrosna, in Bunbrosna in tough weather and underfoot conditions. The first half display by both sides was one that neither team was happy with by the half time whistle, when the score line was 4 points to St. Malachys and 2 points for Bunbrosna.
When the ball was thrown in for the second half, we had two new players on the field. Ciaran Glennon and Liam Varley came on in place of Andrew Corbett and Padraig Kane, and showed great team spirit through their addition. As the game progressed, there was little to no splitting the teams. Each score was met with one the other end right to the concluding moments of the game, where after Jack Gallagher found the back of the net on his first adult fixture, Bunbrosna followed suit and raised the green flag the other end. This leaving the final score 1-08 for St. Malachys, 2-08 for Bunbrosna.
Team: Dave Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Conor Kane, Eoghan Mullarkey, Shane Carey, Joe Clarke, Eoin Quinn, Andrew Corbett(0-01), Aaron Glennon, Padraig Kane, Dean McDermott, Adam Gavigan, Morgan Gavigan, Alan Mangan, Neal Kirby(0-06.) Subs used: Liam Varley, Ciaran Glennon, Jack Gallagher (1-0), James Murphy (0-01) and Conor Lynch.__________________________________________________________________________________
Intermediate Championship
(15th of September, 2018)
St. Malachy's 3 – 14 Bunbrosna 1-14
On Saturday last we headed to Rochfortbridge to play Bunbrosna, for the final round of the IFC 2018. We were victorious on the day however it was too little too late for us to commence to the quarter final stages of this year’s championship. The game started off steady with goals from David Lynch and Liam Cassidy leaving us comfortable at the half time whistle on a score line of 2-06 to 0-08. Bunbrosna came back into the game reminding us that it wasn’t over, however another goal from Neal Kirby left us ahead just before the 45-minute mark. The addition of Padraig Kane, Mick Heeney and Adam Gavigan secured the lead leaving the full time score 3-14 to 1-14.Team: D.Sheahan, E.Quinn, L.Varley, J.Gallagher, J.Clarke, A.Clarke, D.McDermott, J.Bermingham(0-03), S.Clavin(0-02), D.Lynch(1-00), D.Ruane(0-03), N.Kirby(1-01), C.O’Brien, L.Cassidy(1-02), A.Mangan(0-03). Subs used: P.Kane, M.Heeney, A.Gavigan, Rest of Panel. E.OgClarke, C.Lynch, R. Burge, A. Kincaid, D. Clarke, D. Kiernan, C. Kane, K. Glennon(inj), S. Whelan(inj).
Intermediate Championship
(7th of September, 2018)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Milltown 1-08
On Friday last we played the fourth round of the IFC in Ballynacargy against a strong Miltown side, where we rose to the challenge and came out on top collecting our first championship points. Impressive performances from Johnny Bermingham, Ciaran O Brien and super sub Liam Cassidy secured this win to leave us still within a chance of reaching a quarter final place.
At half time the lads were two points behind heading into a fresh 30 minutes, where they turned things around when Ciaran O Brien managed to get his fist to the oncoming play and find the back of the net in what was to be the first of many excellent scores. Neal Kirby, David Lynch and Liam Cassidy added to the scoreboard in the concluding minutes of the game.
Team: D.Sheehan, J.Gallagher, K.Glennon, E.Quinn, L.Varly, A.Clarke, J.Clarke, S.Clavin, J.Bermingham, D.Lynch(1-1), N.Kirby(0-6,0-4f), D.Ruane(0-1), C.O’Brien(1-0), A.Mangan(0-3,0-1f), D.McDermott. Subs used: L.Cassidy(0-1) and P.Kane.
Intermediate Championship
(18th of August, 2018)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Shandonagh 1-18
On Saturday last we played the third round of the Intermediate Football Championship against this year's favourites Shandonagh. We began well and had our opponents on the back foot for the first 25 minutes when we were unlucky not to finish off three open goal opportunities and also squandered several point chances. We were made pay for our squandermania when Shandonagh put away a penalty in the 25th minute to give them a 1-7 to 0-7 half time lead.As in all our games we fell asleep for the first five minutes of the second half and suddenly Shandonagh tacked on three further points and looked to be coasting to an easy win but again as in all our championship outings our lads dug in and showed great heart and attitude to take the game to the opposition. After missing a goal chance Dean McDermott made ammends with an expert finish to a flowing move to register a three pointer and further excellent points from Eoin Quinn, who had his best game at senior level , Neal Kirby and Alan Mangan had us just two points behind with five minutes left.
Shandonagh then scored a few points against the run of play but a Liam Cassidy goal brought us back to within two points but Shandonagh finished the scoring with two breakaway points. We now have to win our last two games to remain in the championship
Panel; David Sheehan, C.Glennon, L.Varley, J.Gallagher, J.Clarke, A.Clarke, E.Quinn(0-01), J.Bermingham(0-01), S.Clavin(0-01), D.Lynch(0-01), D.McDermott(1-01), P.Kane, N.Kirby(0-02), A.Mangan (0-03), D.Ruane(0-01). Subs used: A.Gavigan, R.Whelan, L.Cassidy (1-00), E.OgClarke, C.Lynch, Rest of Panel, R. Burge, A. Kincaid, P. O'Sullivan, D. Clarke, D. Kiernan, C. O'Brien(inj), S. Whelan(inj).
Intermediate Championship
(5th of August, 2018)
St. Malachy's 2 – 06 Caulry 1-10
On Sunday last in Moate, we played our second round of the IFC against Caulry. Unfortunately, we didn't leave the pitch with the 2 points we wanted for the championship table. It was a draw game at 62 minutes on the board when Caulry found the blackspot and put the ball over the bar, leaving them a point ahead with seconds left to play. We fought hard to come back from being 7 points down at one stage, and the dedication of the players really showed in coming back into the game.Panel, D.Sheehan, J.Gallagher, L.Varley, E.Quinn, D.McDermott, S.Clavin(0-01) , J.Clarke, A.Clarke(0-01), J.Bermingham, C.O'Brien, D.Ruane (0-02), N.O'Brien (1-0), N.Kirby, A.Mangan (1-02), R.Whelan. Sub used E.OgClarke.Rest of Panel, E.Mullarkey, S.Clarke, L.Cassidy, D.Clarke, C.Lynch, P.O'Suillivan, P.Kane, D.Kiernan, A. Kincaid, P. Kincaid, R.Burge, A.Gavigan, N.Mckenna (inj.)
Intermediate Championship
(22nd of July, 2018)
St. Malachy's 3 – 08 Tang 1-16
Tang provided the opposition in our first round game played in Rosemount on Sunday last and showed why they are one of the strong fancies for Intermediate honours this year. With breeze and hill advantage in the first half it was important that we piled on the pressure from the first whistle but it was the slick moving Tang outfit that made the early running. A well worked Dean McDermott goal against the run of play after ten minutes settled us but Tang were still attacking from their defence at will and scored the next four points. We then pushed up on the Tang kickout and suddenly started winning posession all over the field as we put pressure on their rearguard, this resulted in our best spell and we scored 1-3 without reply to take a 2-7 to 0-9 half time lead. For the first 15 minutes of the second half we had Tang rattled as although they had the breeze behind them they were not making much inroads into our lead and we also spurned some great scoring chances which were to later prove very costly. We then started to tire with ten minutes left and this tiredness led to conceding needless frees which were punished every time and then a bad defensive mixup resulted in a soft goal to put Tang 4 points up with five minutes left. A great solo run from Aonghus Clarke followed by a pass to the inrushing Darren Ruane, who had a great game, resulted in a goal to leave just a point in it but try as we might we could not get the equalizing point and a soft free for Tang was the final score of a fine game of football. Next up are Caulry but if we press their kickout thus not allowing them easy posession and tighten up considerably in our backline we will put it up to them. Well done to the lads that togged out for their club on Sunday as we were missing several players for numerous reasons.Panel. David Sheahen, John Gallagher, Liam Varley, Naoise McKenna, Eoin Quinn, Aonghus Clarke, Kieran Glennon, Shane Clavin, Johnny Bermingham, Eamonn Og Clarke, Darren Ruane(2-2), Dean McDermott, Neal Kirby(0-1f), Alan Mangan(0-4,0-2f), Niall O'Brien. Subs used, Ronan Whelan, Joe Clarke, Dylan Clarke, rest of panel, Stephen Clarke, Alan Kincaid, Robert Burge, Eoin Mullarkey, Danny Kiernan(inj), Liam Cassidy(inj), Sean Whelan(inj).
All County League Division 3
(25th of June, 2018)
St. Malachy's 1 – 18 St.Lomans 0-14
We concluded our league games with an impressive win against St. Lomans in Lakepoint Park on Monday last. Played in very warm conditions our lads played with great pace and with Darren Ruane and Alan Mangan in devastating form up front we put together some fine moves which resulted in scores of the highest order. Hopefully with a full panel available added to the lads on show in this game we will have a say in the destination of the Intermediate Championship which is fixed to start the third week of July.Panel; David Sheehan, John Gallagher, Dean McDermott, Eamonn Og Clarke, Adam Gavigan, Kieran Glennon(0-1), Eoin Quinn(0-2), Conor Lynch, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Paul O'Sullivan, Darren Ruane(1-07), Stephen Clarke, Ciaran O'Brien(0-1), Alan Mangan(0-5), Alan Kincaid(0-1), Danny Kiernan, Mark Lynch, Pauric Kincaid, Joe Clarke(inj).
All County League Division 3
(12th of June, 2018)
St. Malachy's 0 – 14 Killucan 2-10
Killucan came away with the points in this game played in Castletown on Tuesday last thus ensuring their safety in Division 2 of the league. It looked doubtful that the game would take place at all when both sides found it hard to field 15 players due to the unavailability of players on county panels but eventually enough players were rounded up to have a game. After a close first half we led by 0-8 to 1-4 but when Killucan scored their second goal five minutes from the end we could not claw back the deficit and Killucan ran out deserving winners. A huge thanks to the lads that togged out for their club on the night but apart from a few genuine excuses the club were let down by several players not making themselves available.Panel; Robert Burge, John Gallagher, Dean McDermott, Paul O'Sullivan, Pauric Kincaid, Kieran Glennon, Conor Lynch, Eoin Quinn, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-4), Neal Kirby(0-5,0-3f), Dylan Clarke, Alan Kincaid(0-2), Ronan Whelan(0-2), Joe Clarke, Ciaran Favier, Andrew Corbett, Sean Whelan(inj).
All County League Division 3
(3rd of June, 2018)
St. Malachy's 1 – 13 The Downs 3-13
The Downs were the visitors to Castletown on Sunday evening and left with both points after a good game played in warm conditions.The game was played before a large crowd who turned up for the official opening of the new walking track which took place at half time. The opening minutes were dominated by The Downs and they were rewarded with two goals which were caused by very poor defending, the concession of these goals left us chasing the game and we never really recovered. We did stage a mini revival coming up to half time but we went in behind on a score of 1-08 to 2-07. The Downs increased the tempo in the second half and several of our players found it tough going in the heat to keep pace with them and our tendency to cough up posession cheaply added to our inability to find each other with even five yard passes will have to be ironed out before our champioship opener in a few weeks time.Panel; David Sheehan, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Eoin Quinn, Stephen Clarke, Shane Clavin, Conor Kane, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), David Lynch, James Murphy, Darren Ruane(0-6,0-1f), Dean McDermott(0-1), Alan Kincaid, Conor Lynch, Neal Kirby(1-3, 1-0pen, 0-2f), Eoin Mullarkey, Dylan Clarke, Ronan Whelan(0-1), Robert Burge, Andrew Corbett, Adam Gavigan(inj), Liam Cassidy(inj), Eamonn Og Clarke(inj), Ciaran O'Brien(inj), Naoise McKenna(inj), Sean Whelan(inj).
All County League Division 3
(20th of May, 2018)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Ballinagore 2-05
On Sunday morning our seniors made the short journey to Ballinagore to take on our neighbours in Division 3 of the ACL. In damp conditions it was the home side who held sway in the first half and were well worth their eight point advantage at half time. It was only in the final quarter that our lads upped their game and matched our opponents intensity and we gradually chipped away at their big lead. The introduction of Ronan Whelan proved decisive as he caused havoc in the Ballinagore rearguard and notched a goal and two points in the process which drew us level going into injury time before the impressive Ciaran O'Brien fired over the winning point. Well done to all the lads who made themselves available as we were struggling to get a side together due to lads on county panels and a long injury list. A special mention to two of the elder players, Joe Clarke (who had an outstanding game) and Ronan Whelan who turned the game when introduced, club spirit at its best.
Panel, Robert Burge, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Eamonn Og Clarke, Stephen Clarke, Dean McDermott(0-1,f), Eoin Quinn, David Lynch(0-1), Johnny Bermingham, Connor Lynch, Joe Clarke, Ciaran O'Brien(0-2), Alan Kincaid(0-1), James Murphy(0-1), Neal Kirby(0-1,f), Dylan Clarke, Paul Newman, Ronan Whelan(1-02), Paul O'Sullivan, Danny Kiernan, Liam Cassidy(inj), Sean Whelan(inj), Adam Gavigan(inj).
All County League Division 3
(6th of May, 2018)
St. Malachy's 0 – 15 Multyfarnham 1-13
Multy came away with the points in a fantastic game of football played in glorious conditions in Castletown on Sunday last. The visitors were quick out of the blocks and raced into a three point lead after five minutes but our lads slowly warmed to the task and at half time Multy were in front on a score of 1-08 to 0-9. In a rip roaring second half we just couldn't get our noses in front and Multy, who will be one of the fancied teams for Intermediate honours, hung on for a deserved win.
We wish to thank the large number of club members for stewarding on the day and also the Multy club for deferring the game due to a club bereavement.
Panel; Dave Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Kieran Glennon(0-1), Eoghan Mullarkey, Stephen Clarke(0-1), Conor Kane, Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin(0-2), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-1), Dean McDermott(0-1), Ciaran O'Brien, Sean Whelan, Alan Mangan(0-7, 0-4f), Neal Kirby(0-1), Robert Burge, Paul O'Sullivan, Sean McGuinness, Alan Kincaid, Danny Kiernan, James Murphy, Conor Lynch, Dylan Clarke, Liam Cassidy(inj).
All County League Division 3
(26th of April, 2018)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Tyrellspass 0-07
On Thursday night last, our seniors took on Tyrellspass in Tyrellspass, where we came out with our third victory in a row. After a couple of settling minutes, we weren't long about finding the goal posts, where Darren Ruane and Alan Mangan added multiple scores to the scoreboard, leaving us comfortably ahead entering the second half. The second half scores were second to none, as full back Ciaran Glennon found the posts along-side Alan Mangan and David Lynch. Well done to all players and a massive thank you to them for making an effort to travel home in time for the game. Their commitment and effort proved to be rewarding.
Team: D.Sheehan, S.Fagan, C.Glennon (1-01), J.Gallagher, L.Varley, A.Clarke, E.Og.Clarke, S.Clavin, J.Bermingham, C.Lynch, D.McDermott (0-01), S.Clarke, D.Lynch(0-01), A.Mangan (1-04) and D.Ruane (0-04). Subs: E.Mullarkey, D.Clarke, J.Clarke, S.Whelan, D.Kiernan, A.Kincaid, A. Gavigan(inj), N. Kirby(inj)..
All County League Division 3
(21st of April, 2018)
St. Malachy's 1 – 22 Garrycastle 3-04
For the second game in a row we had access to our county players and the improvement on their first outing this year against Kilbeggan was immense as they easily disposed of a well prepared Garrycastle outfit. The large crowd present were treated to some great fast flowing football by St. Malachys especially in the first half when we made great use of the wind to go in with a 1-15 to 3-01 lead with some of our points the result of excellent passing movements. Scores were harder to come by in the second half playing into the breeze but with our defence, who were very porous in the first half, tightening up considerably we held the visitors to just three points and ran out easy winners. Well done to Connor Lynch on making his senior debut and he capped it off by scoring the point of the game. The potential in this panel is massive if they were available to play club football on a more frequent basis but at least our management have our next game against Tyrellspass to work with a full squad.Panel; Joe Clarke, Stephen Fagan(0-1), Kieran Glennon, John Gallagher, Eoghan Mullarkey, Aonghus Clarke, Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin(0-3), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-5), Dean McDermott, David Lynch(0-2), Niall O'Brien(1-3), Alan Mangan(0-5,0-3f), James Murphy, Connor Lynch(0-1), Paul Newman, Danny Kiernan, Sean Whelan(0-1), Alan Kincaid, Dylan Clarke, Eamonn Og Clarke, Liam Cassidy(inj)
All County League Division 3
(31st of March, 2018)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Kilbeggan Shamrocks 0-06
What's seldom is wonderful and that was certainly the case in Kilbeggan on Saturday last when our management had the rare occurance of having a full panel (minus our long list of injured players) to pick from for a league fixture. As expected, with the majority of our players touching a football for the first time this year, it took us until late in the first half to get into our stride against a very determined Kilbeggan outfit. A well worked Kieran Glennon goal sealed the points mid way through the second half in what was a very spirited display from our lads. Dave Sheahan was very composed in goals throughout with Aonghus Clarke his usual imposing presence at centre back with the highlight of the game being the combination play of the O'Brien brothers in the forward line.
Panel; Dave Sheahan, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon(1-0), Stephen Fagan, Eoin Quinn, Aonghus Clarke, Connor Kane, Johnny Bermingham, Liam Varley, David Lynch(0-3), Niall O'Brien(0-1), Stephen Clarke, Ciaran O'Brien(0-2), Shane Clavin(0-2,0-1f), Darren Ruane(0-3f), Paul O'Sullivan, Andrew Corbett, Alan Mangan(0-1), James Murphy, Dylan Clarke, Alan Kincaid, Robert Burge, Connor Lynch, Neal Kirby(inj), Eoin Mullarkey(inj), Adam Gavigan(inj), Joe Clarke(inj), Danny Kiernan(inj), Mark McDermott(inj).
All County League Division 3
(11th of March, 2018)
St. Malachy's 0 – 02 Milltown 3-18
We travelled to Milltown for our opening league game of 2018 and found ourselves on the recieving end of a bad beating from our hosts. Missing several regulars for a variety of reasons the lads that turned out deserve great credit for not letting their club down. Congratulations to Pauric Kane, Aaron Glennon, Stephen Clarke, Dylan Clarke, Ciaran O'Brien and Eoin Kiernan on making their senior debuts on Sunday.Panel; Mark McDermott, John Gallagher, Eoin Quinn, Pauric Kane, Paul O'Sullivan, Conor Kane, Aaron Glennon, Adam Gavigan, James Murphy, Stephen Clarke, Darren Ruane(0-1), Ciaran O'Brien, Dylan Clarke, Liam Cassidy, Sean McGuinness, Danny Kiernan(0-1), Robert Burge, Eoin Kiernan, Johnny Bermingham(inj), Dean McDermott(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Eoin Mullarkey(inj).
Intermediate Championship Quarter Final
(23rd of September, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 07 Bunbrosna 1-11
We made a tame exit from the championship when we lost to Bunbrosna by four points in Cusack Park on Saturday evening. In our worst performance in this year's competition we could still have forged a victory even though most of our players never showed the hunger or intensity required to progress in this very competitive championship. A strong crossfield breeze ensured that scores would be at a premium with both sides having to work the ball near the goals to have a chance of scoring. We were well on top for the opening quarter and got through the Bunbrosna defence on three occasions but with only the keeper to beat we spurned the three chances and our opponents were more than happy to go in level at half time. Bunbrosna were quicker out of the blocks at the restart and had a point on the board after thirty seconds but gradually we got on top again and were two points up with fifteen minutes to play. Our opponents sensed we were there for the taking and began running at us at pace and they took over completely to outscore us by six points to one in the final quarter to run out deserving winners of a game that too many of our players never got out of first gear. It was a dissappointing end to our year but hopefully the intercounty season next year will be streamlined to allow players back to their clubs in time for them to make a meaningful contribution as there is very little management can do when they haven't their players available to them for the majority of the year.Panel; David Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, John Gallagher, Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin(0-1), Kieran Glennon(0-1), David Lynam, Aonghus Clarke(0-2), Mick Heeney, David Lynch, Connor Keegan, Neal Kirby(1-0), Alan Mangan(0-2f), Dean McDermott. Subs used, Johnny Berminham, Sean Whelan, Joe Clarke, Niall O'Brien, James Murphy, rest of panel, Naoise McKenna, Eamonn Og Clarke, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul O'Sullivan, Robert Burge, Liam Cassidy, Darren Ruane(inj), Danny Kiernan(inj), Conor Kane(inj).
Intermediate Championship
(27th of August, 2017)
St. Malachy's 0 – 15 Milltownpass 1-12
Rosemount was again the venue for this vital fifth round of the championship where a win or a draw would see us into the quarter finals. A cagey opening half saw us go in at half time two points down at 0-7 to 0-5 with all our scores coming from Alan Mangan. A last ditch foul by Dean McDermott earned him a black card but probably saved us from conceeding a certain goal but the easy manner in which our defenders were coughing up posession when recieving even the slightest tackle was a huge worry. Midway through the second half a Milltownpass goal rocked us back and we had a mountain to climb as our opponents held a five point lead. Led by the supberb, Alan Mangan, we posted some terrific points from all angles of the pitch and suddenly Milltownpass knew they were in a battle. With minutes left a Joe Clarke score got us within a point of a share of the spoils but then in a breakaway attack Milltownpass got what everyone thought was the insurance point. As against Tang, our lads fought to the bitter end and an Alan Mangan free just on full time gave us a glimmer of hope to get the draw that would put us through to the quarter finals. In the second minute of injury time the hard working Joe Clarke, who put in a massive shift in the second half, won us a free almost forty meters out from goal near the sideline. Up stepped Conor Keegan and despite the huge pressure on his shoulders he split the posts with the last kick of the game to send the large Malachys following into raptures.Well done to Eamonn,Tommy, Damien, Ethel and all involved with this fine set of players for qualifying out of a very competitive group and with the talent and belief these players have who knows where this championship journey will end.Panel; David Sheahan, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Eoin Quinn, Dean McDermott, Shane Clavin(0-1), Conor Kane, David Lynam, Aonghus Clarke, Mick Heeney(0-1), David Lynch, Kieran Glennon(0-1), Joe Clarke(0-1), Alan Mangan(0-10,0-6f), Niall O'Brien. Subs used, John Gallagher, Johnny Berminham, Conor Keegan(0-2,0-1f), Naoise McKenna, rest of panel, Eamonn Og Clarke,Sean Whelan, James Murphy, Adam Gavigan, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Neal Kirby, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul O'Sullivan, Pauric Kincaid, Naoise McKenna, Robert Burge, Darren Ruane(inj).
League Table Intermediate Football Championship GRP1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| Shandonagh Gaa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 92 | 65 | 27 | 9 |
| St Mary's Rochfortbridge | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 7 |
| Tang | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 69 | 74 | -5 | 5 |
| St Malachy's | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 71 | -5 | 4 |
| Milltownpass | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 65 | 75 | -10 | 3 |
| Tubberclair | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 58 | 77 | -19 | 2 |
Intermediate Championship
(22nd of August, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 08 Tang 0-11
We travelled to Rosemount to take on Tang in very wet conditions on Tuesday last and came away with a deserved draw. As in all our championship games to date we were behind at half time with Tang's five point lead looking good enough to see them over the line. Our lads approached the second half in determined fashion and showing plenty of skill as well as sheer determination we put Tang on the backfoot and forced a draw which leaves us still in with a chance of the play offs.Panel; David Sheahan, John Gallagher, Liam Varley, Conor Kane, Dean McDermott(1-0), Shane Clavin(0-1), Eoin Quinn, David Lynam, Aonghus Clarke, Mick Heeney, Connor Keegan(0-1), David Lynch, Neal Kirby(0-1), Alan Mangan(0-5,0-4f), Niall O'Brien. Subs used, Kieran Glennon, Sean Whelan, Joe Clarke, James Murphy, rest of panel, Eamonn Og Clarke, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul O'Sullivan, Pauric Kincaid, Adam Gavigan, Naoise McKenna, Stephen Fagan, Robert Burge, Darren Ruane(inj).
Intermediate Championship
(11th of August, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 04 St. Marys 0-14
Our Intermediates suffered a second defeat in the championship when we lost to St. Marys in Shandonagh on Friday night. We knew that our opponents would be suited by the big pitch as they are a very pacy outfit and we done well to limit them to eight points in the first half but we lived to regret the four goal chances we spurned to leave us trailing by six points at the interval. A good start was what we required on the restart but we allowed St. Marys in for two easy points which left us chasing the game for the entire second half. A great goal from Dean McDermott gave us a lifeline with ten minutes left but several missed chances were to be our undoing as St. Marys ran out deserving winners on the night. With Tang and Milltownpass to come we are still in line for the play off stages in a competition that is wide open but hugely competitive.Panel; David Sheahan, John Gallagher, Liam Varley, Conor Kane, Dean McDermott(1-0), Aonghus Clarke, Eoin Quinn, Shane Clavin, David Lynch(0-1),Connor Keegan(0-2,f), Niall O'Brien, Sean Whelan, Neal Kirby, Alan Mangan(0-1,f), Joe Clarke. Subs used,Mick Heeney, Johnny Bermingham, James Murphy, rest of panel, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul O'Sullivan, Pauric Kincaid, Naoise McKenna, Sean McGuinness, Paul Newman, Kieran Glennon(inj), Darren Ruane(inj)
Intermediate Championship
(29th of July, 2017)
St. Malachy's 2 – 14 Shandonagh 2-19
We travelled to The Downs to take on Shandonagh on Saturday last and can be pleased with our performance against the hot favourites for this year's Intermediate Championship. Having just four training sessions with our full panel this year our management team are only getting to see our players in action in the white heat of championship football and they will have learned a lot from this outing. As expected our opponents were firing on all cyclinders and were attacking at pace from their backline and as we found out to our cost when these defenders are not tracked back this leaves our defence under huge pressure. After a first half of high intensity and some excellent passages of football we went in behind on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-8. It would have been easy for our lads to throw in the towell at this stage as our two most impressive players in the first half were not available for the second half with Alan Mangan having to leave early and Darren Ruane forced off with an injury.The second half resumed at the same breakneck pace of the opening one and at one stage we went eleven points down but two well worked goals brought us back into contention with ten minutes left. We reduced Shandonagh's lead to four points and two missed frees would have really put the result in the balance but two breakaway points from our opponents, who were pinned in their own half for the final five minutes, were the last scores of a tremendous game of football.
Panel; David Sheahan, Naoise McKenna, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Aonghus Clarke, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam(0-1), David Lynch,Connor Keegan(1-1), Alan Mangan(0-4,0-2f), James Murphy, Niall O'Brien(0-4,0-2f), Darren Ruane(0-4), Dean McDermott, Subs used,Sean Whelan, Joe Clarke, Neal Kirby(1-0), John Gallagher,Eamonn Og Clarke, rest of panel, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Paul O'Sullivan, Pauric Kincaid, Sean McGuinness, Mick Heeney, Paul Newman (inj), Kieran Glennon(inj), Shane Clavin(inj).
Intermediate Championship
(22nd of July, 2017)
St. Malachy's 2 – 07 Tubberclair 0-06
Our quest for championship honours got off to a good start when we overcame Tubberclair in Tang in perfect weather conditions on Saturday evening. After a very sluggish first half, where we enjoyed most of the possession, we went in two points behind with our opponents making the most of some easy frees we gave away. With ten minutes remaining we were three points behind and in need of a goal when we were awarded a penalty after a foul on Conor Keegan. Up stepped Alan Mangan to give former All Star, Gary Connaughton, no chance when he rifled the ball to the net. This goal seemed to ignite our team and at last we began to find each other with our passes and points from Darren Ruane and Joe Clarke gave us some breathing room before Neal Kirby broke through to seal the game with a second goal.This was always going to be a tricky championship opener as we only got our county players back training with us on the Monday and Wednesday before the game and the loss of Kieran Glennon and Niall O'Brien to injury before the game was also unsettling. Our defence played well but can't afford to give away easy frees which are always punished, but any day we only conceed 6 points in a game has to be applauded. Aonghus Clarke had a huge hour and even though he was carrying a foot injury he slotted over the final point to cap a fine performance but the hardworking James Murphy just shaded him for man of the match. Darren Ruane's comeback after a long injury absence is a massive plus as is the return of Stephen Fagan, Dean McDermott and Neal Kirby from injury setbacks.
Panel; David Sheahan, Conor Kane, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, Naoise McKenna, Aonghus Clarke(0-1), Eoin Quinn, David Lynam, David Lynch, Darren Ruane(0-2), Shane Clavin, Dean McDermott, Sean Whelan, Alan Mangan(1-3, 1-0pen,0-1f), James Murphy. Subs used, Conor Keegan, Adam Gavigan, Joe Clarke(0-1), Neal Kirby(1-0), John Gallagher, rest of panel, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Paul O'Sullivan, Eamonn Og Clarke, Sean McGuinness, Mick Heeney, Paul Newman, Keenan Carroll, Kieran Glennon(inj), Niall O'Brien(inj).
Intermediate Cup
(24th of June, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Tang 5-13
We bowed out of this cup competition when we suffered a heavy defeat to a spirited Tang outfit in their home pitch on Saturday last. The concession of several soft scores in the opening quarter left us chasing the game and we went in at half time behind by seven points. We never raised our game in the second half and Tang ran out easy winners.Panel; Sean Maher, Eamonn Og Clarke, Kieran Glennon, John Gallagher, Johnny Bermingham, Naoise McKenna, Eoghan Mullarkey, David Lynam(0-2), Shane Clavin(0-1), Paul O'Sullivan, Joe Clarke, James Murphy, Sean Whelan(1-0), Alan Mangan(0-3,0-2f), Neal Kirby(0-2,0-1f), Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Dave Sheahan, Adam Gavigan.
All County League Division 4
(16th of June, 2017)
St. Malachy's 0 – 10 Milltownpass 2-15
This game played on Friday last in Milltownpass was to determine which team would be relegated to Division 5 for next season and at the end of a good competitive game it was the home side who secured their league status. As has been the norm throughout the league we were without several players on county hurling panels and the added unavailability of our leaving cert students left us struggling to field a team. We gave away two soft goals in the first half and were unlucky not to convert several goal chances we created ourselves which left the half time score 2-07 to 0-4. In an evenly contested second half we put together some fine passages of play but Milltownpass ran out worthy winners. It was great to see Jordy Cassidy back in the Malachys colours during his visit home and hopefully he will be back to play with us in the near future.Panel; Robert Burge, Eamonn Og Clarke, Eoin Quinn, John Gallagher, Adam Gavigan, James Murphy(0-1), Ciaran Favier, Paul O'Sullivan, David Lynam(0-1), Paul Newman, Alan Mangan(0-6,0-3f), Eoghan Mullarkey(0-1), Danny Kiernan, Sean Whelan(0-1), Alan Kincaid, Jordy Cassidy.
All County League Division 2
(6th of June, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 07 Caulry 1-07
For the first time this year our management team had more than eighteen players to pick from in this final game of the ACL Division 2 against Caulry in Mount Temple.The home side were on top in the first half and held a 1-06 to 0-3 lead at half time and looked to be coasting to an easy victory. With some of our lads playing their first game of football this year it was understandable that they would take a while to adjust to competitive football but they certainly wiped away the cobwebs with a stunning second half display. We held our opponents to just one point in the second half and when we drew level with five minutes left we looked the likely victors. Three great goal chances just went the wrong side of the posts as we pinned Caulry back in their own half but the win we needed to force a playoff was not to be and we now find ourselves relegated to Division 3 for 2018. Being a small club and having to field all year with up to 12 of our players tied up with county panels was always going to be a struggle and we salute the lads who contiuously turned out for their club, usually having two league games the one weekend.Panel; Robert Burge, John Gallagher, Conor Kane, Naoise McKenna, Liam Varley, Aonghus Clarke, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam, Conor Keegan (0-1f), Eamon Og Clarke(1-0), James Murphy(0-1), Neal Kirby, Sean Whelan(0-4, 0-1f), Joe Clarke, Niall O'Brien(0-1), Alan Kincaid, Ciaran Favier, Danny Kiernan, Adam Gavigan, Paul O'Sullivan, Andrew Corbett, Shane Clavin(inj), Darren Ruane(inj).
All County League Division 2
(26th of May, 2017)
St. Malachy's 0 – 12 Shandonagh 5-18
Our management, who still cannot avail of all our players, somehow got out a side to take on Shandonagh in this game played in Castletown in very warm conditions. With lads having picked up injuries three days earlier against The Downs this was always going to be a game of damage limitations but yet again these loyal clubmen gave of their all and can take many positives from this encounter. Our backs played very well despite being under a lot of pressure with Eoin Quinn and John Gallagher to the fore, Conor Keegan covered a lot of ground in the middle of the park and Dean McDermott had a stormer in the forward line. Alan Mangan rolled back the years with his accuracy and movement up front and is a great example to our younger players, the ankle injury to our excellent full back, Stephen Fagan, was a worry but hopefully he will be fully fit by champioship time.Panel; Robert Burge, Ciaran Favier,Stephen Fagan, John Gallagher, Eamonn Og Clarke, Liam Varley, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam, Conor Keegan(0-1), Paul O'Sullivan, Dean McDermott(0-4), Alan Kincaid, Danny Kiernan, Mark McDermott, Andrew Corbett, Alan Mangan(0-7,0-3f), Conor Daly, Kieran Glennon(inj).
All County League Division 2
(23rd of May, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 10 The Downs 3-10
Missing several players we mustered up sixteen fit available lads to take on a full strength Downs side in The Downs on Tuesday last. It took us a while to settle into this encounter and in that time The Downs raced into a six point lead but by half time we had reduced it to three points with Dean McDermott and Conor Keegan notching some fine scores. With Liam Varley, who was outstanding on the night, and David Lynch constantly carrying the ball into our opponents half we created numerous chances and when Andrew Corbett goaled with five minutes left a shock looked on the cards. With only one sub to bring on the lack of fresh legs told on us in this game but the lads on show can be proud of their performance, well done to all especially Adam Gavigan who made his senior debut.Panel; Robert Burge, Ciaran Favier, John Gallagher, Adam Gavigan, Liam Varley, Eoin Quinn(0-1), David Lynam, Conor Keegan(0-3,0-1f), Paul O'Sullivan, James Murphy(0-1), David Lynch(0-2), Andrew Corbett(1-0), Dean McDermott(0-3,0-2f), Alan Kincaid, Danny Kiernan, Pauric Kincaid(inj), Joe Clarke(inj), Eoghan Mullarkey(inj).
All County League Division 4
(13th of May, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 10 Tubberclair 4-07
Again, due to county players not being released, injuries and a local wedding we had trouble mustering a lineout for this game in Tubberclair. We started the game with 13 players and more than held our own to go in at half time just a point in arrears. Only for Alan Gallagher and Ciaran Kirby stepping into the breech at the start of the second half we would have had to conceed the game but when Eoin Quinn had to leave the field with 15 minutes left it proved the turning point of the game as we had just gone ahead at this stage. The numerical disadvantage proved too much and two late goals won the game for Tubberclair. This game will be long remembered for the heroics of the lads that togged out with Danny Kiernan's goal and Alan Kincaid's long range point also being highlights but the absence of several players who had promised management they would be there was a huge let down.Panel; Robert Burge, Paul Newman, Stephen Fagan(0-1), Eamonn Og Clarke, Eoghan Mullarkey, Kieran Glennon(0-3), John Gallagher(0-1), David Lynam, Paul O'Sullivan, Alan Kincaid(0-1), Eoin Quinn(0-2,0-1,45), James Murphy(0-2,0-1f), Danny Kiernan(1-0).
All County League Division 2
(23rd of April, 2017)
St. Malachy's 0 – 08 Milltownpass 5-21
We travelled to Kinnegad to take on Milltownpass in the league on Sunday morning and yet again we had problems fielding a side due to various reasons. With Joe Clarke carrying an injury into the game and losing David Lynch to injury after ten minutes the task of giving the league leaders and championship favourites a game of it was well beyond us. The game was over as a contest after fifteen minutes with Milltownpass on top in every sector of the field but we regrouped at halftime and led by the battling David Lynam and Liam Varley we held our own in the second half even though we were down to fourteen players for the majority of this encounter.Panel; Robert Burge, Eamonn Og Clarke, Kieran Glennon, Paul O'Sullivan, Dean McDermott, Liam Varley, Eoghan Mullarkey, David Lynam, Conor Kane, Sean McGuinness, Conor Keegan(0-2), Alan Kincaid, Sean Whelan(0-4,0-2f), Joe Clarke(0-2), David Lynch, Shane Clavin(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Sean Maher(inj), Darren Ruane(inj).
All County League Division 4
(21st of April, 2017)
St. Malachy's 0 – 10 Athlone 1-11
Athlone were the visitors to castletown on Friday evening for this fifth round league tie and went home with the points after an exciting hour's football. We were on the backfoot from the off in this match as Athlone scored 1-2 before we had our first point from Sean Whelan who went on to notch four points from play in the first half. Splendid goalkeeping from Robert Burge was all that kept Athlone at bay in the first half as our outfield players were not tracking back and we were lucky to be just five points down at half time. It was a different story in the second half as we dominated the game but we could not get the goal we needed when we got to within three points of our opponents with ten minutes left. Our finishing let us down in this game but the spirit and effort of the lads could not be faulted as they never gave up until the final whistle. Great credit to the twenty lads that togged out as we were denied our county hurlers for this fixture and it was great to see David Sheahan, Brian Garvin and Eddie Bouabbse back in the Malachy's colours.Panel; Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Kieran Glennon(0-1), Stephen Fagan, Ciaran Favier, Eoin Quinn(0-1), Pauric Kincaid, David Lynam, Paul O'Sullivan, Andrew Corbett, Dean McDermott, Eoghan Mullarkey, Sean Whelan(0-4), Alan Mangan(0-3,0-1f), Sean McGuinness, Paul Newman, Eamonn Og Clarke, David Sheahan(0-1), Eddie Bouabbse, Brian Garvin, James Bermingham(inj), Conor Daly(inj).
All County League Division 2
(16th of April, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 07 Tubberclair 0-12
We were at the pin of our collar to field a team for this game played in Castletown on Sunday morning. With several lads having played a hard game the previous evening, many players away for the weekend and the usual handicap of having to field without our county players it was a miracle we got fifteen on the pitch. The lads that did tog out put in a sterling display and at half time we were just a point down. Tubberclair scored the first two points of the second half and looked to be heading for their expected easy victory but a goal and a point from substitute Conor Daly brought the teams level with five minutes left. The lack of more fresh legs to bring on really told in the end and Tubberclair scored two late points to claim victory. A huge thank you to the lads that made themselves available, especially the lads that turned out two days in a row, the lads that played with injuries and the lads that answered the call to arms at the last minute and did'nt let their club down.Panel; Neal Kirby, Stephen Fagan, Kieran Glennon, Eoghan Mullarkey, Pauric Kincaid, Connor Kane(0-1), Naoise McKenna, David Lynam, Johnny Bermingham, Dean McDermott(0-2), Shane Clavin(0-1f), Andrew Corbett, Sean Whelan(0-2), Alan Kincaid, Conor Daly(1-1), Sean McGuinness(inj), Eamonn Og Clarke(inj), Joe Clarke(inj).
All County League Division 4
(15th of April, 2017)
St. Malachy's 2 – 09 St. Pauls 1-12
Castletown was the venue when we took on league leaders St.Pauls on Saturday evening. The visitors were really up for this game and by half time were well worth their four point lead but with our backs, especially the impressive Conor Kane, attacking at every opportunity our forwards always had a good supply of ball. We needed a well finished Pauric Kincaid goal with ten minutes left to take the lead for the first time but a draw was probably the fairest result after a fine game of football.
Panel; Sean Maher,John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon(0-1), Eoghan Mullarkey, Eamonn Og Clarke, Connor Kane, Stephen Fagan, David Lynam(0-1), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), Dean McDermott(1-0), Naoise McKenna(0-1), Pauric Kincaid(1-0), Andrew Corbett, Alan Mangan(0-5,0-3f), Paul O'Sullivan, Alan Kincaid, Sean Whelan, Sean McGuinness(inj).
All County League Division 4
(26th of March, 2017)
St. Malachy's 4 – 14 Caulry 5-09
We travelled to Mount Temple on Sunday morning for our third game in the league and with many of the lads having played a game less than 24 hours earlier a first win in this tough division looked unlikely. Moral was high in our camp with the large turnout we had, especially the younger players and not forgetting Robert Burge who celebrated his 30th birthday the night before and could have been excused. The game began in a very high tempo with both sides attacking at every opportunity and with backlines being quick to support their forwards this resulted in some great scores. Danny Kiernan's opening point was a beauty with Kieran Glennon's two well worked goals, Eamonn Og's point and Naoise McKenna's magnificent brace also adding to a memorable first half which saw us go in a point behind on a scoreline of 3-06 to 2-08. With John Gallagher and Conor Kane mopping up everything in the backline and Eoin Quinn dominating at midfield we went two points up midway into the second half but two goals from Caulry rocked us back and suddenly we were five points down with just five minutes remaining. The subs introduced then came up trumps with Sean Maher and David Lynam slotting over crucial scores and when Sean Whelan danced around several defenders to score soccer style we found ourselves a point up going into injury time. Alan Kincaid made two crucial interceptions to keep out Caulry attacks but when one of their forwards raced through with just the keeper to beat it looked to be game over but an unbelievably save from young Keenan Carroll who was making his senior debut was the match winner. This spurred on the lads and when James Bermingham was fouled after linking up with the hardworking Sean McGuinness it was left to the ever reliable Alan Mangan to swing over a supberb free from 50 metres just prior to the full time whistle. Well done to all players who turned in one of the best performances by a Malachys side in many a day and for their dedication to their club by turning out and playing with such skill, pride and passion.Panel; Robert Burge,John Gallagher, James Bermingham, Eoghan Mullarkey, Eamonn Og Clarke(0-1), Connor Kane, Paul Newman, Kieran Glennon(2-1), Eoin Quinn(0-1), Sean McGuinness, Naoise McKenna(0-2), Pauric Kincaid, Sean Whelan(2-1), Alan Mangan(0-5,0-4f), Danny Kiernan(0-1), Alan Kincaid, David Lynam(0-1), Sean Maher(0-1), Keenan Carroll, James Murphy(inj).
All County League Division 2
(25th of March, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Milltown 2-13
Milltown were the visitors to a sunny Castletown on Saturday evening and went away with the points after an entertaining game in front of a large crowd. After an even opening half Milltown led by 0-6 to 0-4 and with Shane Clavin in fine freetaking form from we narrowed the gap to a point fifteen minutes into the second half. A brilliant move was finished to the net by Joe Clarke to give us a two point lead with ten minutes left but two goals within a minute for Milltown changed the complexion of the game and they finished strongly to run out seven point winners.Panel; Sean Maher, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Stephen Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Liam Varley, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynam, Shane Clavin(0-7,0-6f), Naoise McKenna, Sean Whelan(0-2), Eamonn Og Clarke, Paul O'Sullivan, Joe Clarke(1-0), Alan Kincaid, Pauric Kincaid, Paul Newman, Danny Kiernan, Robert Burge, Sean Mullarkey, James Murphy(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Darren Ruane(inj).
All County League Division 4
(12th of March, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 04 Multy 2-08
We welcomed Multy to the Park on Sunday morning last but with many lads having had a hard game the previous day we came out second best to a useful Multy fifteen. After playing with the strong breeze our opponents led by six points at half time but even with the aid of the elements in the second half we could not get the goals we needed to get back into the game. Well done to the lads that turned out for the club and without doubt these players will be pushing hard for starting places when the Intermediate Championship kicks off in July if they keep up this effort.Panel; Robert Burge,John Gallagher, James Bermingham, Eoghan Mullarkey, Eamonn Og Clarke, Paul O'Sullivan, Paul Newman, David Lynam(0-1), Eoin Quinn(0-2), Ciaran Favier(0-1,f) Sean Whelan(1-0), Pauric Kincaid, Mark McDermott, Danny Kiernan, Sean McGuinness, James Murphy, Alan Kincaid, Dean McDermott(inj).
All County League Division 2
(11th of March, 2017)
St. Malachy's 4 – 06 Bunbrosna 1-09
We faced Bunbrosna in an away fixture in beautiful weather conditions on Saturday last and picked up two valuable league points. After a bright start we were doing most of the attacking and a brilliant goal from David Lynam gave us a deserved lead after fifteen minutes. Bunbrosna clawed their way back into the game with a goal of their own but two sublime goals from Alan Mangan, the first a penalty, left us three points up at half time. On a heavy pitch with only one game under our belt it would have been expected that we would be under pressure to hold out for a win but playing excellent contolled football we won comfortably by six points.
Panel; Sean Maher, John Gallagher, David Langan,Eamonn Og Clarke, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynam(1-1), David Lynch(1-0), Shane Clavin, Sean Whelan, Joe Clarke(0-1), Eoghan Mullarkey, Alan Mangan(2-4,1pen,0-2f), James Murphy, Alan Kincaid, Paul O'Sullivan, Pauric Kincaid, Paul Newman, Eoin Quinn, Niall O'Brien, Neal Kirby(inj), Darren Ruane(inj).
All County League Division 4
(12th of February, 2017)
St. Malachy's 1 – 11 Tyrellspass 3-07
Eleven players faced their second match in less than 24 hours when we travelled to Tyrellspass on Sunday morning. The weather was even colder than the baltic conditions experienced in Ballymore the previous day but that did'nt prevent both sides from serving up a thrilling match. Our pyhsio, Ethel, worked overtime to provide us with a starting 15 as a lot of lads carried knocks from the day before but aided by a strong breeze we tore into the game from the first whistle and we worked some great scores. At half time we led by 1-10 to 2-01 with all our scores coming from play but a missed penalty with the last kick of the half was the only blotch on our copybook. Facing the wind and with tired legs the second half was always going to be a battle but it was not until the last five minutes that we lost our lead.The club wish to thank the players who turned out over the weekend to fulfill these two fixtures as we had numerous players injured and county tied and having to turn out twice over the one weekend in February is crazy for a dual club with a small panel when these same players will probably spend many summer evenings longing for a competitive fixture.
Panel; Robert Burge,John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Alan Kincaid, Ciaran Favier, Naoise McKenna, Connor Kane, David Lynam(1-0), James Murphy(0-2), Eoin Quinn(0-2), Sean Whelan(0-6,0-1f), Pauric Kincaid,Danny Kiernan, Sean Maher(0-1), Sean Mullarkey, Andrew Corbett, Sean McGuinness, Paul O'Sullivan(inj), Alan Mangan.
All County League Division 2
(11th of February, 2017)
St. Malachy's 0 – 05 Ballymore 1-09
Our Div 2 side kicked off their season with a defeat in a bitterly cold Ballymore on Saturday last. Despite missing a number of players and just having one training session under their belt the lads on show put up a brave display especially in the second half. A Ballymore goal late in the first half had us chasing the game and we never looked like getting a three pointer as our opponents defence were always on top in the second half.Panel; Robert Burge,John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Stephen Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Liam Varley, Connor Kane, David Lynam, Eoin Quinn, Eamonn Og Clarke, Shane Clavin(0-5f), Pauric Kincaid, Sean Whelan, Sean Maher, Sean Mullarkey, Alan Kincaid, Paul O'Sullivan(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Paddy Maloney(inj), Darren Ruane(inj), David Lynch, Conor Keegan.
All County League Division 2
(11th of November, 2016)
St. Malachy's 1 – 05 Tubberclair 0-09
In terrible weather conditions we took on Tubberclair on their home ground on Friday night last. Playing against a gale force wind we were happy enough to go in at half time just three points down. A Seanie Whelan goal midway through the second half put us in a great position to push on for the win but despite a spirited Malachys performance the hosts held out for a slender win.Panel: Sean Maher, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, John Gallagher, Paul Newman, David Lynch(0-1,'45), Mick Heeney, David Lynam, Johnny Tuite, Aonghus Clarke, Shane Clavin, Joe Clarke, Sean Whelan(1-3), Liam Cassidy, Connor Keegan(0-1). Sub used, Connor Kane.
All County League Division 2
(6th of November, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 08 Bunbrosna 1-14
We played Bunbrosna on Sunday morning in what was another relegation match but on this occasion it was survival in Division 2 that was at stake. We thank the players who turned up on the day and gave of their best in this game which leaves us having to get something from our last two games to avoid relegation.Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Liam Varley, Eoghan Mullarkey, Paul Newman, Aonghus Clarke, Shane Clavin, Joe Clarke, Sean Whelan, Alan Kincaid, Pauric Kincaid, Paul O'Sullivan, Johnny Tuite, Stephen Fagan, Liam Cassidy.
Senior Football Relegation Play Off
(23rd September, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 11 Maryland 1-09
We lost our senior status as a result of this one point loss to Maryland after a pulsating game played in Tubberclair on Friday night. With both teams really up for a battle there was never going to be much between the sides and at half time we were happy enough to have a two point lead . We extended our lead to 0-8 to 0-4 by the forty minute mark and we looked to be well in control of the game but two close in frees brought Maryland back to within striking distance of us. Alan Mangan then announced his introduction with a well taken point to put us two points up but then disaster struck as following a mix up at midfield where we lost posession and allowed our opponents in for a goal. Neal Kirby then pointed a pressure free from the sideline to level the game and a great forty five from David Lynch put us back in front with three minutes left. As in our games against Athlone and Coralstown/Kinnegad our composure on the ball let us down when we had games for the taking, we continued to try and force our way through a wall of Maryland defenders on their 45 metre line rather than play it in over them or retain posession and this resulted in two turnovers which yielded the match winning scores.The lads cannot be faulted for their effort in this game as they certainly left everything on the pitch and they displayed that they have the ability to play at the top level but senior football requires this effort and intensity for every minute of every championship game which makes it the championship that every player wants to win. The loss of our captain, Darren Ruane, was sorely felt on Friday night as was the leg injury Neal Kirby carried into the game but the fighting spirit displayed was a credit to not only the players but also Tommy and his backroom team and hopefully this talented bunch will return to the senior ranks in the near future.
Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, John Bermingham, Aonghus Clarke, David Lynch (0-3, 0-1'45), Liam Cassidy, David Lynam, Shane Clavin(0-2), Joe Clarke, Dean McDermott, Neal Kirby(0-4f), Niall O'Brien(0-1), Sean Whelan. Subs used, Connor Keegan, Alan Mangan(0-1), James Murphy. Rest of Panel, Robert Burge, John Gallagher, Alan Kincaid, Eoghan Mullarkey, Pauric Kincaid, Mick Heeney, Paul Newman, Eoin Quinn, Connor Kane, Ciaran Favier, Darren Ruane(inj).
Senior Football Championship
(10th September, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 07 Tyrellspass 2-14
Our interest in this year's championship ended in Rochfortbridge on Saturday last when we were well beaten by Tyrellspass. We had the benefit of a strong breeze in the opening half but after an encouraging start where we scored two points we allowed Tyrellspass in for the softest goal they will get in this years championship in their first foray inside our half . We stayed within three points of our opponents up to the half hour mark but we never looked like scoring the goals we would need to win this game as our forwards were constantly turned over when in posession due to the lack of support play. With the aid of the wind in the second half Tyrellspass attacked at pace from their defence and always had a player on their shoulder to offload to whereas our players looked pedestrian and predictable in every facet of their play. Next up is a relegation battle with Maryland which is a game we are well capable of winning but only if we approach it in the right frame of mind and every player ups his game to the standard required to compete at senior level.Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, John Bermingham, Aonghus Clarke(0-1), Mick Heeney, Shane Clavin, David Lynam(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-1), David Lynch, Joe Clarke(0-1), Dean McDermott, Niall O'Brien, Sean Whelan(0-1f). Subs used, Connor Keegan(0-2f), Liam Cassidy, John Gallagher. Rest of Panel, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Eoghan Mullarkey, Pauric Kincaid, Naoise McKenna, Paul Newman, Eoin Quinn, Connor Kane, Ciaran Favier.
League Table SFC Section B
| eam | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| St Loman's Mullingar | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 106 | 66 | 40 | 8 |
| Tyrrellspass | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 58 | 31 | 8 |
| Athlone | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 82 | 69 | 13 | 6 |
| Caulry | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 75 | -20 | 4 |
| St Malachy's | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 82 | -21 | 2 |
| Coralstown-Kinnegad | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 97 | -43 | 2 |
Senior Football Championship
(28th August, 2016)
St. Malachy's 2 – 10 St. Lomans 4-16
We took on current county champions and hot favourites for this years title in Cusack Park last Sunday evening in perfect weather conditions. Despite again being short many regulars our lads showed they were up for this game when we raced into an early four point lead with ten minutes gone. Lomans settled into the game and went two points up at the twenty minute mark but a second Dean McDermott goal put us back in front and we were well in this game at this stage. A series of bizaar decisions just before half time finished the game as a contest when firstly Lomans were awarded a penalty for a "foot block" when the defender was a good five yards away from the kicker when he put out his foot to prevent the ball going into the net. Sean Maher pulled off a fine save to put the ball out for a 45 but further drama was forthcoming when the 45 sailed wide but was palmed back into play and then fisted into the net and to everyones amazement the goal was allowed to stand. Understandably our lads were rattled by this series of events and it showed when our defence spilled a short kickout and an easy goal was conceeded to put the game out of our reach. Our team have to be admired for their second half performance when the easy thing would have been to drop their heads but against a full strength Lomans side firing on all cyclinders the lads on show fought to the end without fear of the opposition. We face Tyrellspass in our final game and if results go our way we could be in a playoff for a quarter final place.Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon(0-1), Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, John Gallagher(0-1), Aonghus Clarke, David Lynch, Shane Clavin(0-2), Johnny Bermingham, Mick Heeney, Darren Ruane(0-1), Dean McDermott(2-0), Sean Whelan(0-1f), Neal Kirby(0-4,0-2f), Eoin Quinn. Subs used, Eoghan Mullarkey, Conor Kane, Pauric Kincaid. Rest of Panel, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Andrew Corbett, Danny Kiernan, James Murphy.
Senior Football Championship
(13th August, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 10 Coralstown/Kinnegad 2-08
Two valuable points were spurned in this game played in Rochfortbridge on Saturday evening last. Short several players from our previous championship outing, which was all of three months ago, it was a hard task we were up against when we took on an experienced Coralstown/Kinnegad outfit. The first half was a very disjointed affair with both sides finding it hard to get into any kind of rhythm and despite recording an astonishing number of wides both from frees and open play we went in at half time two points down and well in this game. With our backs winning plenty of ball, especially Aonghus Clarke who had a tremendous game, we enjoyed a purple patch in the third quarter and were on level terms with ten minutes left. When Neal Kirby put us in front for the first time with a long range point we looked to be heading for our second championship win as our opponents were beginning to send out distress signals but as in our opening game against Athlone a lack of composure was to be our undoing. A wind assisted fifty metre free that should have been either sent over the bar or even kicked wide to kill time was played short and all too easily the ball was turned over and moved up the field where the ball finished up in our net. Within two minutes our defence which had been very composed up to this point switched off and gave away a very soft penalty which was also dispatched to the net, this left us five points down with just minutes left. We did get the lead back to a goal but our opponents scored the last point of the game in the last action of the game. With games against St. Lomans and Tyrellspass left we can still qualify from our group if we up our game and show composure when we have a team on the rack and hopefully we will have a full panel to pick from in these important games.Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Liam Varley, John Gallagher, David Lynch, Aonghus Clarke, Mick Heeney, David Lynam, Shane Clavin(0-1), Conor Keegan(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-1), Dean McDermott, Sean Whelan(0-2,0-1f), Ronan Whelan, Neal Kirby(0-5,0-3f). Subs used, Eoghan Mullarkey, Joe Clarke. Rest of Panel, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Naoise McKenna, Paul Newman, Pauric Kincaid, Mark Lynch, Eoin Quinn, Andrew Corbett.
All County League Division 2
(2nd of August, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 11 Mullingar Shamrocks 1-09
Our search for our first win in Division 2 continues after we lost to Mullingar by a point in this game played in Springfield on Tuesday night. With ten of the starting fifteen having played in a SHC game the previous night this was always going to be a tough assignment and with several of these lads carrying injuries it was made even tougher. After five minutes Mullingar had 1-02 on the scoreboard and we looked in big trouble but we slowly got into the game and by half time we were on level terms. The game was lost in the opening minutes of the second half when we allowed Shamrocks in for two very easy points which left us chasing the game for the remainder of the half. We did draw level with five minutes left and at this stage we looked the likely winners as we were doing all the pressing but in a breakaway attack our opponents got the winning point with time almost up. The club really appreciates all the lads who made themselves available on the night especially the lads who played hurling the previous night as its nights like this that shows what respect and loyalty these lads have for their club and management team. Well done lads.Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Liam Varley, Eoghan Mullarkey, Connor Kane, Aonghus Clarke, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam(0-1), Naoise McKenna, Mark Lynch, Shane Clavin, Joe Clarke, Sean Whelan(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-6), Neal Kirby(0-3,0-1f), Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Pauric Kincaid, James Murphy, Ciaran Favier, Dean McDermott(inj), Ronan Whelan(inj).
League Table ACFL Division 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| St Mary's Rochfortbridge | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 76 | 20 | 11 |
| The Downs | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 120 | 77 | 43 | 10 |
| Shandonagh Gaa | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 102 | 96 | 6 | 8 |
| Ballynacargy | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 59 | 5 | 8 |
| Tubberclair | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 54 | 19 | 7 |
| Castledaly | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 80 | 64 | 16 | 6 |
| Ballymore | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 85 | 112 | -27 | 5 |
| St Malachy's | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 75 | 98 | -23 | 3 |
| Bunbrosna | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 81 | 105 | -24 | 2 |
| Mullingar Shamrocks | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 57 | 92 | -35 | 2 |
All County League Division 4
(1st of July, 2016)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 CFCW 1-08
This was a game that certainly lived up to its billing when the two unbeaten sides clashed in this final round of the Division 4 league in Castletown Geoghegan on Friday night. Our opponents, who are chalking up huge scores in all their games, looked likely to do the same when one of their forwards was allowed carry the ball from fifty yards out untouched to rifle the ball to the net after two minutes of play. But if CFCW thought this would be a cakewalk they were in for a shock as our lads put in a huge effort all over the field and despite spurning four clear goal chances we led at half time on a score of 0-08 to 1-04. The first fifteen minutes of the second half was played at championship pace with both sides not giving an inch but with Paul Newman, Kieran Glennon and Eoin Quinn on top in defence our forwards were getting a good supply of ball. Our full forward line of Sean, Neal and Mark were in flying form and combined for some great scores to leave us leading by seven points with five minutes left. CFCW did not go down without a fight and they piled on the pressure in the closing stages and it took two top drawer saves from Robert Burge to keep them at bay. Well done to the team and management of Tommy Keena, Olly Kirby, Martin Maher and Paddy Corcoran for remaining unbeaten in this very competitive division especially after just been promoted from division 5.Panel; Sean Maher, Paul Newman, Stephen Fagan, Eoin Quinn, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Connor Kane, David Lynam, Naoise McKenna, Pauric Kincaid(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-1), Eoghan Mullarkey, Sean Whelan(0-5,0-1f), Neal Kirby(0-4,0-1f), Mark Lynch(1-1), Alan Kincaid, Robert Burge, Connor Daly, Sean Fallon(inj), Dean McDermott(inj).
League Table ACFL Division 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116 | 81 | 35 | 12 |
| St Malachy's | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 119 | 93 | 26 | 11 |
| Naomh Pól/St Paul's | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 86 | 77 | 9 | 7 |
| Tubberclair | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 78 | 70 | 8 | 7 |
| Caulry | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 124 | 119 | 5 | 6 |
| Athlone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 108 | 114 | -6 | 6 |
| Tyrrellspass | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 101 | 108 | -7 | 5 |
| Castledaly | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 62 | 132 | -70 | 0 |
All County League Division 4
(26th of May, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 10 Tyrellspass 2-04
Draw number six was achieved at senior level in Castletown on Thursday evening last when we shared the spoils with Tyrellspass. With many of this panel having played just two nights ago against The Downs and missing our leaving cert students this was never going to be an easy assignment against a strong side. Malachys were completely on top in the first half and if their final pass was more accurate would have led by more than the 0-7 to 0-3 lead they took into the second half. The game was turned on its head when we allowed Tyrellspass in for two soft goals with ten minutes left and suddenly we had a game on our hands. Our opponents threw everthing at us for the last five minutes but our lads remained composed and held out for a draw.Panel; Robert Burge, John Gallagher, Stephen Fagan, Sean Mullarkey, Kieran Glennon, Connor Kane, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam, Luke Cassidy, Alan Kincaid, Shane Clavin(0-4,0-2f), Ciaran Favier, Mark Lynch(0-1), Dean McDermott(0-1), Darren Ruane(0-4,0-1f), Danny Kiernan, Eddie Bouabbse, Sean Maher(inj), Sean Fallon(inj), Sean Whelan(inj).
All County League Division 2
(24th of May, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 11 The Downs 5-13
As was anticipated this was a complete mis match when we were forced to play this league game without the majority of our senior panel who are involved with various county panels. The club are indebted to the lads that turned out on the night, especially the leaving cert students, in order to field a team and each of them performed admirably. The Downs led 2-09 to 0-07 at half time and closed out the game with two more goals mid way through the second half.Panel; Robert Burge, John Gallagher, Kieran Glennon, Stephen Fagan, Eoghan Mullarkey, Connor Kane, Darren Ruane, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam(0-1), Dean McDermott(0-1), Shane Clavin(0-2,0-1f), James Bermingham, Sean Whelan(0-6, 0-4f), James Murphy, David Sheahan(0-1), Sean Mullarkey, Danny Kiernan, Ciaran Favier, Luke Cassidy, Mark Lynch, Alan Kincaid, Mark McDermott, Joe Clarke(inj), Sean Fallon(inj).
League Table ACFL Division 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| The Downs | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 108 | 64 | 44 | 10 |
| St Mary's Rochfortbridge | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 83 | 64 | 19 | 9 |
| Ballynacargy | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 59 | 5 | 8 |
| Tubberclair | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 54 | 19 | 7 |
| Castledaly | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 34 | 14 | 4 |
| Shandonagh Gaa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 71 | 76 | -5 | 4 |
| Ballymore | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 60 | 77 | -17 | 3 |
| St Malachy's | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 64 | 86 | -22 | 3 |
| Bunbrosna | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 79 | -21 | 2 |
| Mullingar Shamrocks | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 81 | -36 | 0 |
Senior Football Championship
(14th May, 2016)
St. Malachy's 2 – 10 Caulry 0-07
We got our championship aspirations back on track with a well deserved nine point victory over Caulry in Rosemount last Saturday. Our lads were really up for this game and went on the attack from the throw in and kept our opponents on the back foot to hold a six point half time lead. We knew it would be hard to keep up the energy levels on a warm evening for the full sixty minutes but our forwards continued to harass the Caulry defence and our backs remained disciplined throughout the second half. The points dropped to Athlone in the first round are history now and if we continue to play as we did on Saturday last in our remaining games we will have a say in this year's championship.Every player on the field won his personal battle with his opposite number but special mention must go to Stephen Fagan and our midfield duo of David Lynam and Liam Cassidy who each gave their best ever performance in championship football.
Panel: Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, David Lynch(0-1,f), Aonghus Clarke, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynam, Liam Cassidy(0-1), Darren Ruane, Shane Clavin, Dean McDermott, Sean Whelan(0-4,0-1f), Niall O'Brien(1-2), Neal Kirby(1-2,0-1f). Subs used, Eoin Quinn, Naoise McKenna, Mick Heeney, Paul Newman. Rest of Panel, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Ciaran Favier, Eoghan Mullarkey, Mark Lynch, Joe Clarke(inj), Ronan Whelan(inj).
League Table SFC Section B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| Athlone | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 4 |
| St Loman's Mullingar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 2 |
| St Malachy's | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 2 |
| Tyrrellspass | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| Caulry | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 25 | -7 | 2 |
| Coralstown-Kinnegad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 39 | -20 | 0 |
All County League Division 4
(6th May, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 09 Tubberclair 0-09
A share of the spoils was a fair result in what was our fifth draw match at senior level this year when we hosted Tubberclair on Friday night. In what was our most lethargic display this year we allowed Tubberclair to dictate this game from the off and we were always chasing the game. We were behind 0-5 to 0-3 at half time and were it not for some fine disciplined defending from Paul, Johnny and Stephen in our full back line we were in big trouble as Tubberclair were being allowed too much room all over the pitch. It was only in the last ten minutes that we finally reached the pace of the game and we overturned a three point deficit to force a draw which keeps our hopes of a promotion place in tact. It was great to see Adrian Austin back playing in the Malachys colours and he made a telling contribution by winning two pointed frees when he was introduced, well done Adrian.Panel: Sean Maher, Stephen Fagan, Johnny Tuite, Paul Newman, Johnny Bermingham, Connor Keegan, Eoghan Mullarkey, David Lynam(0-1), David Sheahan(0-1), Neal Kirby(0-3,0-2f), Dean McDermott(0-3,0-2f), Ciaran Favier, Darren Ruane(0-1), Kieran Glennon, Mark Lynch, Danny Kiernan, Sean Mulllarkey, Alan Kincaid, Adrian Austin, Ed Bermingham, Sean Fallon(inj), John Gallagher(inj).
All County League Division 2
(2nd of May, 2016)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Ballynacargy 1-09
Ballynacargy were the visitors to the Park on Bank Holiday Monday and left with a share of the spoils after a good game of football. A strong crossfield breeze ensured that it would be a low scoring game and so it proved when Ballynacargy held a 1-3 to 0-3 half time lead. Midway through the second half we drew level but the concession of some needless frees gave Ballinacargy a three point lead with ten minutes left. The introduction of the experienced duo of Joe Clarke and Alan Mangan proved a master stroke as even though both were carrying injuries they made great use of every ball they got and it was quick thinking from Alan that set Joe up for a goal that levelled the game. A point on sixty minutes from another substitute, Naoise McKenna, looked to have sealed the points for us but Ballynacargy were allowed in for an equalising point with the last kick of the game with a draw probably the fairest result on the day.Panel; Sean Maher, Stephen Fagan, Johnny Tuite, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynch, John Gallagher, David Lynam, Eoin Quinn, Neal Kirby(0-4,0-3f), Shane Clavin, Liam Cassidy, Sean Whelan(0-2,0-1f), Darren Ruane(0-1), Ronan Whelan(0-1), Mark Lynch, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Paul Newman, Joe Clarke(1-0), Alan Mangan, Naoise McKenna(0-1), Connor Kane(inj).
All County League Division 4
(26th April, 2016)
St. Malachy's 1 – 12 Caulry 1-07
On a bitterly cold evening in Castletown we continued our astonishing run for promotion to Division 3 after coming up from Division 5 this year when we accounted for a skillful Caulry fifteen. Playing against the stiff breeze we still created plenty of scoring chances but had to rely on a defensive mix up which allowed Neal Kirby in for a goal to keep us on level terms mid way through the first half. We were lucky to reach the half way mark still level at 1-3 piece as Caulry were unlucky not to score a further two goals. Caulry were proving a hard nut to crack in the second half and were still well in the game with ten minutes left when they trailed by three points and looked like they might get the goal to bring them back into the game. Connor Keegan was supplying our forwards with some great passes with Shane Clavin and Darren Ruane making the most of them by notching some fine points to give us a comfortable lead which we held onto until the final whistle. We have still to play Tubberclair, Tyrellspass and CFCW but with everyone well capable of beating each other in this division anything could happen and two more wins could see us in with a shout of promotion.Panel; Sean Maher, John Gallagher, Johnny Tuite, Stephen Fagan, Connor Kane, Connor Keegan, Eoghan Mullarkey, David Lynam, Eoin Quinn, Neal Kirby(1-2), Shane Clavin(0-3), Ciaran Favier, Darren Ruane(0-5), Alan Mangan(0-2,f), Ronan Whelan, Mark Lynch, Mark McDermott, Robert Burge, Danny Kiernan, David Sheahan, Sean Fallon(inj), Sean Whelan(inj).
All County League Division 4
(23rd April, 2016)
St. Malachy's 6 – 19 Castledaly 4-09
Our Division 4 side kept up their great start to the league with a comprehensive win over Castledaly in Castledaly on Saturday evening. With five of our players out injured the rest of the panel really stood up to the plate and have put themselves in with a realisic chance of fighting out for one of the two promotion places come the end of the year. A pinpoint pass from Connor Keegan set up Ronan Whela for a goal after two minutes and with David Lynam and Eoin Quinn on top in midfield our forwards got plenty of possession and we held a healthy 1-12 to 1-4 half time lead. In spite of the concession of a rather dubious penalty at the start of the second half our lads held their shape and playing with confidence and skill ran out convincing winners. The only downside to the night was an injury to Sean Fallon after an accidental collision, we wish Sean a speedy recovery and we thank Pat Garvin for taking him to Tullamore hospital.Panel; Robert Burge, Paul Newman, Johnny Tuite, Stephen Fagan, Connor Kane(0-1), Johnny Bermingham(0-1), John Gallagher(Capt), David Lynam, Eoin Quinn(1-1), Connor Keegan(1-3, 1-0pen, 0-3f), Dean McDermott(3-2), Eoghan Mullarkey, Darren Ruane(0-5), Ronan Whelan(1-5,0-2f), Mark Lynch, Sean Fallon, Ed Bermingham, Ciaran Favier, Alan Kincaid, Mark McDermott, Alan Mangan(0-1), Shane Clavin(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Sean Whelan(inj), Kieran Glennon(inj).
Senior Football Championship
(17th April, 2016)
St. Malachy's 1 – 09 Athlone 0-13
We suffered a heartbreaking one point defeat to Athlone in this championship opener played in Rochfortbridge on Sunday evening. Leading by two points with time almost up we failed to kill off our opponents and allowed them in for three points to steal a game we had for the taking. Having elected to play against the strong breeze we were more than happy to go in at half time just two points behind. Even though we had the lions share of the play in the second half we dwelt too long on the ball rather than let it into our fullforward line who had the Athlone full back line in trouble throughout the game. With just five minutes remaining Niall O'Brien got his fist to a high ball into the square to put us two points up with a fine goal. Cool heads were called for to see out the game when even a wide to keep the ball away from our danger area would have sufficed but our inexperience showed when we allowed Athlone to force turnovers which won them the game. Although it was a dissappointing result every player on show put in a massive effort and hopefully they will keep this up as the tempo and intensity of senior championship football goes up a notch with each round.
The club wishes Kieran Glennon a speedy recovery from a head injury he received and we also thank our physio, Ethel Wallace, for her excellent care to all the players who were injured during the game. We also keep our team manager, Tommy Keena, in our thoughts and prayers after the sad passing of his sister Sinead.
Panel. Sean Maher, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, Stephen Fagan, David Lynch, Aonghus Clarke, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynam, Shane Clavin, Darren Ruane, Joe Clarke, Connor Keegan, Sean Whelan(0-2f), Niall O'Brien(1-1), Neal Kirby(0-3,0-2f). Subs used, Ronan Whelan(0-3,0-2f), Dean McDermott, Connor Kane, Eoin Quinn. Rest of Panel, John Gallagher, Robert Burge, Alan Kincaid, Gary Jackson, Ciaran Favier, Eoghan Mullarkey, Mick Heeney, Liam Cassidy(inj).
All County League Division 2
(6th April, 2016)
St. Malachy's 0 – 10 St. Marys 1-12
Despite putting up a brave fight we went down to St. Marys in this game played in Rochfortbridge on Tuesday evening. Fixing a game for 6.45pm on a week evening proved to be the catastophe that everyone predicted as not alone had we to field without those on county panels but also our third level students and those working away so well done to all who made themselves available to ensure we fielded a team. As with our two previous league games we were slow to get into the game and we allowed St. Marys in for an easy goal while relying on some fine long range frees from Ronan Whelan to keep us in touch. We spurned four excellent goal scoring chances in the first half when we only had the keeper to beat and went in at half time a goal down. The second half of this game was played at a very high tempo with both sides attacking at every opportunity but we could not claw back the half time lead of three points. With five minutes left on the clock Malachys were dominating the game but were intent on trying to engineer a goal with point chances for the taking and in two breakaway attacks St. Marys struck for two points to secure the win.Panel: Sean Maher, Paul Newman, Jordy Cassidy, John Gallagher, Mark Lynch, Kieran Glennon, Eoin Quinn, David Lynam, Shane Clavin, Ciaran Favier, Joe Clarke, Connor Keegan, Sean Whelan(0-5, 0-2f), Ronan Whelan(0-3,0-2f), Neal Kirby(0-2,0-1f), Danny Kiernan, Mark McDermott, Barry Whelan, Connor Daly, Darren Ruane(inj), Dean McDermott(inj).
All County League Division 2
(28th March, 2016)
St. Malachy's 2 – 10 Ballymore 1-13
Its two draws from two games for our seniors after we shared the spoils with Ballymore in this game played in Castletown on Easter Monday. After an even first half we held a two point lead but by ten minutes into the second half Ballymore had scored five points on the trot to go three points up. At this stage Malachys finally upped their game and began playing with the required urgency and when Kieran Glennon pounced for a goal we looked sure to finish out the game in front. Ballymore never gave up and when our defence failed to clear the ball the visitors took advantage when they scored an equalising goal with the last kick of the game. We thank Ballymore and referee, Pat Foxe, for agreeing to put the game back an hour to facilitate our club.
Panel; Sean Maher, Paul Newman, Dean McDermott, Kieran Glennon(1-0), Stephen Fagan, Jordy Cassidy, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), David Lynam, Shane Clavin, Eoghan Mullarkey, Joe Clarke(0-1), Connor Keegan(0-1),Sean Whelan(1-3,0-1f), Liam Cassidy, Neal Kirby(0-4), John Gallagher, Alan Kincaid, Mark Lynch, Robert Burge, Eoin Quinn, Connor Kane, Danny Kiernan Pauric Kincaid(inj).
(20th March, 2016)
St. Malachy's 3 – 08 St. Pauls 2-10
Our unbeaten start in 2016 continued with a one point victory over St. Pauls when we made the long journey to Clonmellon on Sunday morning. St. Pauls made the early running and went two points up before the Whelan brothers combined well when Sean set up Ronan for two quick fire goals to settle our early jitters. Just before half time Ronan then put Sean through for another three pointer to leave us ahead by three points at the break. The points looked to be ours when we led by five points heading into the last five minutes but our opponents were putting us under severe pressure when they launched numerous high balls into our goalmouth area. Dean McDermott, now in defence, and Johnny Bermingham were doing their best to keep St. Pauls at bay but when another high ball arrived in our square it led to an own goal which left the game level heading into injury time. Deep in added time we earned a free near the sideline and, as he did against Castledaly, Neal Kirby held his nerve to garner an important win against one of the stronger sides in this division.Panel; Robert Burge, Paul Newman, Johnny Tuite, John Gallagher(Capt),Stephen Fagan, Kieran Glennon, Connor Kane, Johnny Bermingham(0-1), David Lynam, Eoghan Mullarkey,Dean McDermott, Neal Kirby(0-3,0-1f), Darren Ruane(0-2), Ronan Whelan(2-0), Sean Whelan(1-2,0-1f), Alan Kincaid, Pauric Kincaid, Ed Bermingham, Danny Kiernan, Mark Lynch, Connor Daly(inj).
All County League Division 4
(4th March, 2016)
St. Malachy's 2 – 10 Athlone 1-13
On Friday night in Athlone our Division 4 side made their seasonal debut against the side that won promotion with us from last year's Division 5. We had wind advantage in the first half on a pitch that was both heavy and badly cut up but with Joe Fallon pulling the strings it was Athlone that set the early pace. It took a brilliantly taken goal from Ronan Whelan to get our side back into the game and we went in at half time with a one point lead but with the elements to face in the second half.The fitness regime our management have in place certainly paid off in the second half as Malachys kept up a relentless tempo and never let Athlone get more than a point in front. Kieran Glennon, Johnny Bermingham and John Gallagher caused our opponents numerous headaches when they constantly carried the ball into the Athlone half with runs that led to some great scores. As the game entered injury time we held a two point lead but two late frees from Athlone ensured the game ended in a draw. If we continue to produce performances like this then we should more than hold our own in a very competitive division especially when we get all our players available. It was great to see Mark McDermott, Robert Burge, Mark Lynch, Ed Bermingham and Pauric Kincaid back in the red and black after being out of the game for the past while, well done lads and wellcome back.
Panel; Mark McDermott, Paul Newman, Johnny Tuite, Johnny Bermingham, John Gallagher(0-1), Kieran Glennon, Eoghan Mullarkey, David Lynam, David Sheahan(Capt), Connor Keegan(0-1), Neal Kirby(1-3,0-2f), Ciaran Favier, Mark Lynch(0-1), Ronan Whelan(1-3,0-2f), Sean Whelan, Alan Kincaid, Pauric Kincaid(0-1), Robert Burge, Ed Bermingham, Dean McDermott(inj).
All County League Division 2
(28th February, 2016)
St. Malachy's 2 – 09 Castledaly 1-12
We played Castledaly in Castletown in our opening fixture of 2016 and came away with a draw against last years county finalists. Both sides were missing their county panellists but our management team were delighted with the turnout of players we had on the day. On a beautiful morning for a game it took a while for the two teams to get into any kind of rhythm and as it being the first outing of the year there were numerous handling and kicking errors. An early goal from Ronan Whelan settled our lads but Castledaly took the upper hand for the rest of the half and looked like going in at half time with a healthy lead until we struck for another goal to leave the teams level at half time.With Castledaly having had a player sent off before half time it was expected we would make use of the extra man on the resumption but this was not the case. Our opponents raced into a five point lead in the third quarter of the game helped by needless fouling in scorable areas and by our backline not making use of our extra man from our kickouts. With ten minutes left our players were starting to carry the ball better and were finding the forwards with better quality passes. Ciaran Favier was pouncing on every loose ball and slowly we chipped away at the deficit until the referee indicated that there was one minute left and one point between the sides. At this stage we had Castledaly on the ropes with every Malachys man looking for the ball and in our last attack we won a free about thirty metres out which was neatly dispatched over the bar by Neal Kirby to level the game.
Panel; Sean Maher, Paul Newman, Kieran Glennon, Stephen Fagan, Connor Kane, Jordy Cassidy, Eoghan Mullarkey, Dave Sheahan(0-1) , David Lynam, Darren Ruane(0-1), Joe Clarke, Dean McDermott, Sean Whelan, Ronan Whelan(1-2), Neal Kirby(1-4,0-1f), John Gallagher, Ciaran Favier, Eamonn Og Clarke, Alan Kincaid, Mark Lynch, Robert Burge, Connor Daly(inj), Alan Mangan(inj).
All County League Division 5 Final
(13th February, 2016)
St. Malachy's 2 – 11 Athlone 2-09
It was only fitting that our side finished the season as Division 5 Champions when we defeated Athlone in Lakepoint Park on Saturday last as we went through the league stages of this competition unbeaten. As in our Senior B Final we were short several key players for a variety of reasons but the lads who turned out for their club put in a massive performance to defeat a strong Athlone side.We took the game to Athlone from the first whistle and were on top in all areas of the field and were well worth our half time lead of eight points. With ten minutes left we were still in command as we held a nine point lead but a combination of fatigue and loose marking in our backline allowed Athlone in for two goals and it was game on with five minutes left. It was a relieved Malachys squad and backroom team that greeted the final whistle and well done to all involved in annexing our first league title since we won the ACL Division 6 title in 2010.
Panel; Gary Jackson, Paul Newman, Johnny Tuite, Jordy Cassidy, Eoin Mullarkey, Stephen Fagan, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynam, Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Favier, Luke Cassidy, James Murphy, Kieran Glennon, Sean Whelan, Neal Kirby, Joe Fagan, Alan Kincaid, Liam Cassidy, Sean Maher, Sean Fallon, Ed Bermingham, Connor Daly.
Senior B Championship Final
(20th November, 2015)
St. Malachy's 1 – 10 The Downs 2-09
Having played the previous round
of this championship as far back as June 16th we eventually
played the final on Friday last in Lakepoint Park. This competition
descended further into the realms of farce when it was played in a
snowstorm on an artificial pitch at the inconvenient throw in time of
6.45pm on a Friday evening with both students and workers finding it
difficult to make the game. Despite the lack of respect shown to both
the players and the competition both sides served up an entertaining
game played in desperate conditions.
Our lads took the game to The Downs from the off and Neal Kirby pointed
us in front after thirty seconds. Our defence, which was well
marshalled by the excellent Kieran Glennon, were holding firm against a
lively attack and when Sean Whelan struck for a brilliantly worked goal
after fifteen minutes a shock looked on the cards. At the end of the
first half we held a slender one point lead and all players were glad
of the sanctuary of the dressing rooms as the half was played in a
snowstorm in sub zero conditions.Our lead did'nt last long on the
resumption as our opponents added a converted penalty to a point scored
from the throw in. With The Downs on top in most sectors during the
third quarter they raced into a five point lead and the game looked
over. Having put in huge perfomances against both Tyrellspass and
Castledaly in earlier rounds of this competition our lads were not
going to go down without a fight and inspired by great fielding in
midfield by Liam Cassidy and David Lynam it was Malachys who dominated
the last ten minutes of the game. The youthful James Murphy fired over
two inspirational scores to leave us a point down with three
minutes left but when a long range effort from Ciaran Favier unluckily
came back off the upright leaving The Downs to sweep down the field to
score the final point in a breakaway attack for a score that sealed their victory. Well done to the players and management for their efforts in reaching this final and to all who made themselves available to turn out for their club on the night.We also congratulate The Downs on adding another championship to the numerous ones they have already won this year in what was a fine sporting game.
Panel; Sean Maher, Alan Kincaid, Kieran Glennon, Eoin Mullarkey, Shane Carey, Naoise McKenna, Johnny Bermingham, David Lynam, Eoin Quinn, Ciaran Favier, Liam Cassidy(0-1), James Murphy(0-2), Sean Whelan(1-2,0-1f), Neal Kirby(0-2), Alan Mangan(0-3,0-2f), Paul Newman, Danny Kiernan, Connor Daly, Luke Cassidy.
ACL Division 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| Tang | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 161 | 108 | 53 | 15 |
| Rosemount/Baile an Bhric Óig | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 140 | 100 | 40 | 14 |
| Ballynacargy | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 102 | 89 | 13 | 14 |
| Castledaly | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 136 | 89 | 47 | 12 |
| Shandonagh Gaa | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 125 | 107 | 18 | 11 |
| St Malachy's | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 75 | 108 | -33 | 9 |
| The Downs | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 133 | 155 | -22 | 7 |
| St Mary's Rochfortbridge | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 80 | 97 | -17 | 4 |
| Garrycastle G.A.A. Club | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 82 | 123 | -41 | 2 |
| Milltownpass | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 74 | 132 | -58 | 2 |
ACL Division 5
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Points |
| St Malachy's | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 67 | 35 | 12 |
| Athlone | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 44 | 15 | 10 |
| Milltownpass | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 64 | 2 | 6 |
| Ballynacargy | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 82 | -5 | 6 |
| Coralstown-Kinnegad | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 4 |
| St Loman's Mullingar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 82 | -18 | 4 |
| Cill Liúcainne/Killucan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 68 | 83 | -15 | 2 |
| Baile Uí Chumaoil | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 67 | 99 | -32 | 2 |
(12th September, 2015)
St. Malachy's 1 – 15 The Downs 2-12
On Saturday evening last, our Division 2 side took on the Downs in a game where neither team's league position would be effected, but none the less it was a game where both teams were out to win. The game ended up a draw after 60 minutes of great football. The Downs, 2-12 to St. Malachys, 1-15. Thanks to all the players who turned out for the game. A great display of team spirit and dedication to the club was shown.
Team: Sean Maher, Stephen Fagan, Liam Varley, Alan Kincaid, Shane Carey, Aonghus Clarke, David Lynch, David Lynam, Johnny Bermingham, Mick Heeney, Darren Ruane, Eoghan Mullarkey, Seanie Whelan, Liam Cassidy, Naoise Mc Kenna. Subs: Joe Clarke, Ciaran Favier, Alan Mangan, Luke Cassidy, Paul O'Suillivan, Danny Kiernan.
Senior Relegation Play Off
(4th September, 2015)
St. Malachy's 0 – 16 Bunbrosna 1-07
Our seniors saved their best performance of the year for this vital game played in Kinnegad under lights. We had the assistance of a strong breeze in the first half but only held a slender one point lead after ten minutes. The introduction of Alan Mangan was the game changer as he made an immediate impact both on the scoreboard and in settling our team down and by the half time whistle we held a well deserved seven point lead. With the aid of the wind Bunbrosna came at us strongly but our backs held firm and were disciplined in their tackling while our forward line never allowed their backs to break forward unopposed. Even when we conceeded a goal to reduce our lead to three points the lads never panicked and we finished out the game strongly with three well taken points.Well done to the management and players on retaining our senior status in what was a difficult year with a hectic championship fixture list in a tough group with the added disadvantage of the unavailability of county players for most of the year. It also must be said that our side used the extremely questionable overturning of a red card to a Bunbrosna player as a great motivational factor in securing our victory on Friday night.
Panel; Sean Maher, Eamonn Og Clarke, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, David Lynch(0-2), Aonghus Clarke, Shane Carey, David Lynam, Shane Clavin, Connor Keegan, Darren Ruane(0-2), Niall O'Brien(0-1), Sean Whelan(0-1f), Dean McDermott , Neal Kirby(0-4,0-1f). Subs used, Alan Mangan(0-6,0-1f), Joe Clarke, Johnny Bermingham, Liam Cassidy, Johnny Tuite, Rest of Panel; Stephen Fagan, Naoise McKenna, Alan Kincaid, Eoin Mullarkey, Danny Kiernan, Mick Heeney, Ciaran Favier, David Langan, Luke Cassidy(inj), Jordy Cassidy(inj), Pauric Kincaid(inj), Sean Fallon(inj).
Senior Championship
(22nd August, 2015)
St. Malachy's 0 – 11 Tyrellspass 1-08
With the points at stake irrelevant in this encounter played in wet conditions in Cusack Park this was never the less a fine open game of football with both sides fielding full strength sides. For the first time in this year's championship our side took the game to our opponents from the opening whistle and were well in control until we gave away a needless penalty on the stroke of half time which was converted to leave us just a point up at the interval. The expected onslaught from Tyrellspass never materialised and we more than held our own to gain a deserved draw. We now meet Bubrosna in the relegation play off who will be a very hard team to beat as they have a strong mid field and the freetakers to punish the needless frees we continue to conceed.Panel; Sean Maher, Eamonn Og Clarke, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, David Lynch, Aonghus Clarke, Shane Carey, David Lynam, Shane Clavin, Johnny Bermingham, Darren Ruane, Niall O'Brien, Sean Whelan, Dean McDermott ,Connor Keegan. Subs used, Stephen Fagan, Naoise McKenna. Rest of Panel; Alan Kincaid, Eoin Mullarkey, Danny Kiernan, Mick Heeney, Luke Cassidy(inj), Jordy Cassidy(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Joe Clarke(inj), Sean Fallon(inj).
Senior Championship
(15th August, 2015)
St. Malachy's 0 – 08 The Downs 0-19
This crucial encounter went the way of The Downs in a game played in Cusack Park on Saturday evening. With the winners assured of their senior status and the losers facing a relegation playoff the stakes were high and despite our earlier performances we were hoping to put it up to The Downs on the night. The game was lost in the opening eight minutes when we missed several opportunities from play and from frees while The Downs had 5 points on the board before we registered our first point. We continued to give our opponents forwards too much room and gave away soft frees in scorable positions to give The Downs an 11 point win in a game we enjoyed every bit as much possession as they did.Panel; Sean Maher, Johnny Tuite, Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, David Lynch(0-1,45), Joe Clarke(0-1), Shane Carey(0-1), David Lynam, Shane Clavin, Connor Keegan(0-2,f), Aonghus Clarke, Darren Ruane(0-1), Sean Whelan, Dean McDermott ,Niall O'Brien. Subs used, Liam Cassidy(0-1,f), Neal Kirby(0-1), Johnny Bermingham, Rest of Panel; Mick Heeney, Naoise McKenna, Stephen Fagan, Alan Kincaid, John Gallagher, David Langan, Eoin Quinn, James Murphy, Eamonn Og Clarke, Luke Cassidy(inj), Jordy Cassidy(inj).
Senior Championship
(12th August, 2015)
St. Malachy's 1 – 07 Garrycastle 2-18
Garrycastle were never extended in this easy win in Athlone on Wednesday evening. Leading by 5 points to no score after five minutes and playing with pace and tackling tough but fairly our lads could not compete with our opponents on the night and even when we converted a penalty just before half time Garrycastle responded with a goal of their own from the kickout.The panel and management have to be complimented on taking time off from work and travelling long distances to be at the venue at 5.30pm on a weekday. Having had to play Killucan in Kinnegad in our previous championship game and then having to face Garrycastle in Athlone on a Wednesday evening just beggars belief.
Panel; Sean Maher, John Gallagher, David Langan, Johnny Tuite, David Lynch(0-1,f), Liam Varley, Kieran Glennon, David Lynam, Shane Clavin(0-4,f), Eoin Mullarkey, Dean McDermott, Connor Keegan(0-1,f), Sean Whelan(1-0,pen), Liam Cassidy, Niall O'Brien(0-1). Subs used, Joe Clarke, Johnny Bermingham, Mick Heeney, Naoise McKenna, Stephen Fagan. Rest of Panel; Alan Kincaid, Eoin Quinn, James Murphy, Aonghus Clarke, Sean Fallon(inj), Luke Cassidy(inj), Neal Kirby(inj), Jordy Cassidy(inj).
Senior Championship
(1st August, 2015)
St. Malachy's 0 – 08 Killucan 3-11
We sufferered a heavy defeat to Killucan in the second round of the SFC in Kinnegad on Saturday evening. Playing against the strong breeze we competed well for the opening 30 minutes until our concentration dropped and allowed |Killucan in for a goal and a point in injury time to give them a flattering eleven point half time lead. Needing an early goal in the second half to get us back into the game we never reached the required tempo or intensity to compete at this level of football and Killucan ran out easy winners. Positives to take from the game was the return of Jordy Cassdy, Kieran Glennon and Shane Clavin from long term injuries and also the loyal panel of players who d'ont let their club, management or fellow clubmates down by continuing to turn up and play through thick and thin.Panel; Sean Maher, Kieran Glennon, Johnny Tuite, Jordy Cassidy, David Lynch, Liam Varley, Stephen Fagan, David Lynam, Liam Cassidy, Darren Ruane(0-2), Niall O'Brien, Connor Keegan(0-3f), Sean Whelan, Dean McDermott(0-1), Neal Kirby. Subs used, Shane Clavin(0-2f), Johnny Bermingham, Eoin Mullarkey, David Langan. Rest of Panel; Eamonn Og Clarke, John Gallagher, Alan Kincaid, Naoise McKenna, Mick Heeney, Eoin Quinn, Sean Fallon(inj), Luke Cassidy(inj).
ACL Division 2
(23rd July, 2015)