TEAM: Padraic Delaney; Tom Mullan; Philly Cass; Donal Brennan; Donal Cass; Damien Webster;

Conahy Notes

HURLING

It was a busy period of hurling actvity last weekend as all three adult teams were in action, as well as the under-16 hurlers. The junior hurlers were up against Erin’s Own (Bagnalstown) in Jenkinstown in the All-County League on Sunday afternoon and scored a handsome victory. A goal from the alert James Bergin set Conahy on their way to ensure that the locals led by 1-10 to 0-4 at half-time. Conahy continued in the same vein throughout the second half and the Carlow men could not respond in kind. Two further goals from Tom Phelan and James Bergin were the highlights in what was a hardworking and extremely positive performance by Conahy, eventually ensuring a 3-23 to 0-9 win. They will hope to continue in this form when they face Naomh Bríd, also of Carlow, in the next round on Friday night next at 7.00 p.m. in Jenkinstown.

TEAM: Padraic Delaney; Tom Mullan; Philly Cass; Donal Brennan; Donal Cass; Damien Webster; Liam Cass; Gary Kavanagh; Paddy Mullan; Gary Dunne; Edmond Delaney (0-12, 0-6 frees & 0-1 '65); Tom Phelan (1-0); James Bergin (2-4); Alan Healy (0-5); Shane Brennan (0-2). Subs: Sean Brennan; Bill Murphy and Eoin Carroll.

The junior A side travelled away to Mullinavat on Saturday last and emerged victorious by four points in the JJ Kavanagh & Sons Junior A League. Conahy led by 1-10 to 2-2 at the interval thanks to an opportunitistic goal from Padraic Delaney and good points throughout. Mullinavat fought back well in the second half to cut the deficit to a single point, but Conahy regrouped and Sean Brennan scored their second goal to give some breathing space. However, there was drama right at the end at the game, as Mullinavat were awarded a penalty, but it was well saved by Andy O’Keeffe in the Conahy goal. This ensured Conahy secured the league points on a 2-13 to 2-9 score line. The locals are back in action on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. against St. Martin’s in Jenkinstown.

TEAM: Andy O'Keeffe, Seamus Og Brennan, Eoin Coogan, Padraig Walsh, Tom Mullan, Donal Cass, Liam Cass, Paddy Mullan (0-3, 0-1 free), Eoin Carroll, Seán Brennan (1-0), Gary Dunne (0-1), Bill Murphy (0-1), Padraic Delaney (1-4, 0-1 free), Paul Buggy (0-4, 0-1 free), Darragh Dooley.

The junior B hurlers hosted Mooncoin on Sunday last in Jenkinstown but lost out on a 4-11 to 0-10 score line. The visitors scored two goals in as many minutes in the opening half to secure a 2-5 to 0-7 scoreline. Despite the locals’ best efforts, Mooncoin were able to maintain their lead throughout the second half and cemented their ultimate victory with two further goals in the final ten minutes.

TEAM: Andy O'Keeffe, David Maher, Peter Harding, Padraig Gunner, Tommy Hennessy, Seamus Og Brennan, Justin Brophy, Padraic Nolan (0-1), Padraic Walsh, John Muldowney, Declan Buggy (0-3), Keith Dunne, Daire Connery, Joseph Delaney, Darragh Dooley (0-5, 0-2 frees). Subs – Padraig Conway, Michael Molloy (0-1) and Eoin Fitzpatrick.

The under-16 hurlers played on two occasions in the past week. They firstly played out an exciting draw in their game against Carrickshock on Monday night last in Hugginstown in the Roinn C league. The final score was 3-10 to 5-4. They followed this up with a good victory over Dicksboro on Sundat night last. The score finished 3-9 to 2-5 in Conahy’s favour. They are back in action on Monday night next against Fenians in Johnstown at 7.00 p.m.

TEAM: Tommy Blanche; Louis Feehan; Kevin Conry; Liam Healy; Josh Comerford; John Paul Gamble; Ciaran Rice; Mark Gunner; Sean O'Dornan; Harry O'Mahony; Darren Cuddihy; Jack Murphy; Billy Mulhall; Robbie Dooley; Oisín O'Connor, Oisín Cahill; Robert Ring; Damien Cuddihy.

SCHOOLS HURLING & CAMOGIE

The local schools hurling and Camogie squads have been busy over the last number of weeks with various matches. The hurlers have been in action against Coon-Muckalee, St. John’s and Ballyragget respectively. They lost out to a strong Coon Muckalee in their opening game, but performed excellently to defeat St. John’s by 3-11 to 3-4. They played out a thriller in tough, wet conditions with neighbours Ballyragget. There was little between the sides all through but it took a late Kieran Brennan free to secure a draw for the Conahy side. Well done to all the players on their performances so far.

TEAM: Craig Comerford, Sean Dunne, Conor Hennessy, Daniel Mooney, David Ring, Darragh Hennessy, Damien Cuddihy, Kieran Brennan, Emma Mulhall, Amy Lawless ,Ellen Gunner, Andrew O’Connor, Robert Ring, Ben Duggan, Sarah Dooley, Charlie Carroll, John Kennedy, Tommy Mulhall, Patrick Kennedy, Jack Rhatigan, Rory Sherman, Eoin Coyle Twomey, Gary Dowd and Killian Lacey.

Well done also to the Conahy Schools Camogie team that competed in the Cumann na mBunscol Mini-Sevens Primary School's competition recently and qualified for the Semi-Finals.

PROGRESSIVE 25 CARD GAME

Conahy Shamrocks GAA Clubhouse continues to host a Progressive 25 Card Game each Sunday night. All are welcome to participate.

LOTTO RESULTS

The numbers in the recent Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club Lotto draw were 4, 23 and 30. There was no jackpot winners, so the consolation prize winners were Patrick Walsh, Niamh Butler, Jimmy Cuddihy, Sarah Murphy, Jimmy Tierney and CamrynKenehan. The promoters’ prize winners were Brian Lacey, Helen Cahill and Carmel Buggy. This week’s jackpot now increases to €3,300.

GAA CLUB MEMBERSHIP

GAA club members are reminded that membership fees for 2017 are now due and can be paid to Eamon Phelan, Willie Flynn, Michael Healy or any committee member. Details regarding the appropriate fee are available on the club website. Please try and support by paying membership or by playing an active role in the club. Players are also advised to pay their membership prior to playing any match for the club.

GAA WEBSITE

You are reminded to check out Conahy Shamrocks’ new website for all the latest news, match reports, fixtures, results, photos for GAA and Camogie, Lotto results, parish news and upcoming events in the club and community, check it out at www.conahyshamrocks.gaa.ie - to include information on the website, please forward it .

CAMOGIE

A Clothes Recycling Fundraiser in aid of Conahy Shamrocks Camogie Club will take place on this Saturday, April 15th in the Polo Grounds Jenkinstown. All clothes, shoes, blankets, towels, bags, etc., can be dropped off from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.