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Club News 09/09/24 Upcoming Fixtures Junior A County Championship Minor County Final Fr. Caseys are the 2024 County Minor Football Champions are a hard fought and highly entertaining victory over Mungret last Wednesday evening in Mick Neville Park. This was the sixteenth Minor Title to travel home to Abbeyfeale and the sixth County Final victory in seven years. A remarkable feat and major credit must go to the fantastic work being done by our bord na nog club. Fr. Caseys were the quickest to settle with points from Evan O’Connor and Ronan O’Connell inside the opening five minutes. The teams then traded points with Evan on target once more, this time from a free. Mungret closed the deficit but a point from wing forward Aaron Kelly kept the Abbeyfeale men in front. Two points from Adam Murphy and Ryan Sweeney then gave Fr. Caseys some daylight. Adam Murphy would kick two more points before the break with Mungret replying with two points also to leave the score 0-08 to 0-05 at the break. Mungret had held more possession and looked a big physical presence in the central areas but Fr. Caseys were more clinical in attack and were giving very little away at the back with full back Danny McCarthy leading the line. Liam O’Connor and Cathal Woulfe were working tirelessly as the link men while up front Evan O’Connor and Adam Murphy were as clinical as ever. The opening ten minutes of the second half saw a wave of pressure from Mungret as they reduced the margin to two points. Points from Kealen Lyons and Adam Murphy were cancelled out by Mungret scores and the deficit stayed at two points as we entered the final quarter. Three unanswered points from Ronan O’Connell, Aaron Kelly and Evan O’Connor then gave some breathing space again but this game was far from finished. Aaron Kelly in particular was causing Mungret looks of problems and keeping the attack alive. A brace of points from Mungret were matched with two converted frees from Evan O’Connor and a wonderful long range point from midfielder Matthew O’Connor. Leading 0-16 to 0-10 as we approached full time the signs looked positive but when Mungret struck for goal it was time to start bitting the nails once more. Another Mungret point deep into injury time left just two points between the sides and there was still time for Mungret to attempt an ambitious strike for goal. Thankfully that shot went to the left of the post and Fr. Caseys held on for a truly deserved victory. Over 60 minutes the fealesiders had proven to be the best side and despite a late scare they would get their just reward. The full time score was Fr. Caseys 0-16, Mungret 1-11. Captain Ronan O’Connell accepted the cup and gave a fine speech, thanking Mungret and the officials before making special mention of the management team of Gerard O’Connor, Kevin O’Connor, John Murphy, James O’Connell and Humphry Doody who had prepared them so well. This was a fantastic team performance, the standard of football displayed was a joy to watch and hopefully this team will stick together and progress into our U21 and Junior teams. Well done to all involved on another remarkable county title victory. Team: Adam Collins; Ian Tierney, Danny McCarthy, Calum O'Connor; Jack Nolan, Matthew O'Connor, Eoghan Crowley; Cathal Woulfe, Liam O'Connor; Aaron Kelly, Adam Murphy, Ronan O'Connell; Evan O'Connor, Leon Curtin, Ryan Sweeney. Subs Used: Kealan Lyons, Kieran Roche, Aaron Murphy Club Lotto Results – September 3rd The Match 2 plus Bonus winners: The lucky dip winners: How do you play? Simply select three numbers from 1 to 30 and one bonus number from 1 to 10. If all four chosen numbers appear the jackpot will be won or shared. A match three prize of €500 is also on offer and applies to the 1 to 30 number selection not including the bonus ball. In addition to this we also have a match 2 plus bonus and a host of lucky dip prizes up for grabs each week. The draw will run on a weekly basis, each Tuesday night at 9pm sharp. All ticket sales must be completed prior to 8pm will the draw results shared from 9pm on our Club Facebook Page. Where can you buy a ticket? Tickets cost €2.50 and are available in a host of local shops including Gala Killarney Road, An Siopa Milseán, Kathleens Foodstore, Sheehy's Hardware, Danny Scanlon's, Lanes Foodstore, Cryle View Cleaners, Needles & Pins, The Ploughman, Jack O’Rourkes, Glorach Bingo, DP Lyons Bar, Mag Nash and John Murphy. You can also play Online @ https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/FrCaseys/Lotto with the option of reoccurring draws, yearly tickets and Quick Pick function available. GAA Clubhouse Facilities Club Website
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