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Mungret Club Notes 14 Oct 2014

U16 Football County Shield Final

This match was played in Rathkeale last Saturday, resulting in another close game between two

evenly matched sides. As usual we started slowly and not for the first time had to rely on Michael

Uwatse to keep us in the game early on. But once we settled and took the lead mid way through the

first half we never looked back and were 4 up at half time. With 12 minutes left we were 8 ahead,

then cue the NCW comeback two goals and a couple of points and it was all to play for again. With

Enis Haxji and Jake Hackett off injured we looked in trouble. But dig deep the lads did and a wonder

point from county minor Adam Storan followed up by a late point from Peter Harrington saw us

home to claim our first piece of silverware having lost finals in each of the last three years. Scorers A

Storan 0 6 D Curran 1 3 D Taylor 1 0 C Moran 0 1 P Harrington 0 1 S Scanlon 0 1.

U16 Football Team

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Adam Storan, Alex Mason, Michael Uwatse, Ciaran Laffey, John O’Donovan and Colm Moran

proudly displaying the prize

U14 Football

In Hospital on Sunday was the setting for this dramatic match. This team were well prepared. They

were up against Galbally. Mungret put the first score on the board . The backs were put under

pressure and Galbally put some numbers on the scoreboard. This team worked well together. They

had to battle hard but Galbally got though some gaps. It was not until the last few minutes that

Galbally got the score difference built up, our defences were low and they took advantage. Well

done to this team and management on getting to the final a disappointing loss for them. Put this

match behind you and look to next year. The team on the night. Stephen Barry, Gearoid Hanrahan,

Louis Dee, David Bridgeman, Evan Barrett, David Aherne, Cillian O'Malley, Josh O'Rahilly, Daniel

Larkin, Cian Barry, Kieran O'Dowd, Colm Quilligan, Shane Barry, Darragh O'Grady, Eoin Ryan, Ronan

Gallery, Cillian Kennedy, Conor Molloy, Patrick Hassett, Tom Scanlon, Chams Jagana, Kevin Dowling.

Management Dan Larkin, Tom Bridgeman and Albert O'Grady.

U14 Football photos are on http://mungretstpauls.com/general-news/u14-football-12-oct-2014

U14 Football Team 2014

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U11s Ladies Football

On Sunday our U11s travelled to Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale to compete in the County Blitz. The

girls played St.Bridgets in the first game a put up a great battle but unfortunately missed out by a

score line of Mungret 0-0 St.Bridgets 0-3. The second game saw the girls take on Monagea in what

was a great game with plenty displays of skill. Mungret recorded a great win on a score line of

Mungret 0-3 Monagea 0-1. This saw the girls qualify for the semi final a they were drawn against

Drom/Broadford. While the girl’s level of football grew better with every game Drom had the edge

running out winners 0-1 to 0-4. Special thanks to Eamonn and Catherine who took charge of the girls

on the day.

U11 Ladies Football Team in Rathkeale

Minor Ladies Football

Also on Sunday the minor footballers began their championship campaign with a home venue

against new entrants to the competition Adare. The first half saw Mungret take a hold of the game

with points from Kate Mulqueen 0-4, Ciara Mullane 0-3 and Julia Walsh 0-1. Adare scored two late

goals before the interval with saw the sides level Mungret 0-8 Adare 2-2. The second half saw a

different Mungret with some words of advice from Matt at the break spurred the girls on to take

control of the game. Goals from Mairead Clancy 1-0, Niamh O’Keeffe 2-0, Rachel Fennell 2-0, Grace

Maloney 2-3. Points from Aine Ryan and Michelle Joy kept Mungret beyond the reach of Adare. The

scores on the other side of the pitch were kept to a minimum by some great defending from Karen

Mason, Clare O’Meara, Amy Dineen and Jenny O’Malley. Mungret eventually ran out comfortable

winners on a score line 8-14 to Adare’s 4-2.

U12 Hurling

This team continued their preparations for next Sunday's Liam O'Donoghue tournament with a

challenge match against Monaleen on their new pitch. Although we ran out 3-11 to 1-1 winners, the

game was more competitive than the scoreline suggests. We had some strong performances, and it

was great to see Ben O'Curry get in amongst the goals. Team: Conor Murtagh, Conor O'Halloran,

Ewan O'Dea, David Hassett, Ciaran Kenny, Odhran Dwyer, Eamon Flahive, Daragh O'Hagan, Conor

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O'Malley, Dylan Scanlan, Tom Morrisson, Cathal Joy, Liam Lynch, Brian O'Meara, Keith McKeogh,

Harry Page, Ben O'Curry.

U6 Football Blitz

Well done to our U6 players who turned up on Saturday to play in a blitz against Claughaun and

Ballybrown. Thank you to the coaches for helping out on the morning. It is great to see this great

group of children enjoying themselves.

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U10 and U8 Ladies footballers in Passagewest

Our U10s travelled down to Passagewest a few weeks ago for one of the biggest blitz events of the

year. The scale of the event can be gauged from the list of teams posted up below. Our girls put up

some fine performances, and we would like to thank all the parents and coaches who gave up their

day to support this great event.

The Contestants at PassageWest Zoe and Ciara contest the breaking ball

U8 Ladies Football team at Passagewest

Jigs and Reels

Thursday night is the night to be out enjoying yourself and supporting the club. It is guaranteed to be

a great night starting at 7pm in the SouthCourt Hotel. Tickets only €15 which includes your raffle

ticket. Good Luck to all our performers.

Continuing our series profiling the contestants, here is the final group of dancers for Thursday night.

Couple Five

Aaron Hickey & Jenni O'Malley

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The youngest dancer of the group Aaron has a simple philosophy to Jig’s & Reel’s Dance First, Think

later it’s his natural order. The John Mullane of Mungret hurling has a clear insight into the task

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ahead “Were fools whether we dance or not so we might as well dance” The second dancer hailing

from St Clements College Aaron is always up for the craic & wont be let wanting in the

entertainment stakes. Proving that you’re never too young to have loads of embarrassing memories

and dancing to express not impress this mammy’s boy has the full support of his family, friends &

teammates.

Ladies footballer Jenny has an on the pitch persona as hard bit of stuff well able for the rough &

tumble. These traits certainly have stood her in good stead during Jig’s & Reels practice especially

handy in keeping her partner in check. This UL student described by her friends as a happy go lucky

girl always smiling and giggling has the ability to keep calm & point her toes to success. Moving like

Jaguar and proving that guilty feet have no rhythm Jenny has the full backing of her family and the

ladies football fraternity. Aaron we hear from a reliable source it’s always a good idea to be on team

Jenny, as she has no difficulty clearing out the opposition.

Jenni and Aaron Maurice and Nina

Couple Six

Maurice Walsh & Nina Phillips

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Great dancers are not great because of their technique they are great because of their passion. This

describes Club secretary Maurice Walsh to a tee full of passion with no technique. There is no doubt

that Maurice has his own unique style, which can be described as a hybrid of various bad habits

picked up over years of attending GAA weddings & functions. Maurice has been selected not

because he showcases amazing footwork but because we know he does not! Dance partner Nina has

had to keep him on a short leash with constant reminders (Threats) to arrive on time. Almost

certainly the funniest man to ever don-dancing shoes for the club Maurice’s home team of Betty,

Jack & Julia will be rooting for him on the night.

Proving that the Welsh just don’t sing they can dance Nina Phillips has stormed into the competition

thanks to boyfriend Niall Barron’s knees. Prior to entering the competition Nina believed that

everything in the universe had rhythm then she was partnered with Maurice Walsh. Nina has

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showed her prowess through out practice and can do every move that Maurice does only backwards

and in high heels. With sound advise from her homeland Nina Keep Calm and have a CWTCH.

Couple Seven

Harry Barry & Orla Ahearne

Sponsored By: St Nessans Parents Council

According to Harry Hurricane Barry dancers don’t fall over they make level changes. This hurricane

certainly does not float like a butterfly or sting like a bee on the dance floor that would need flashes

of grace & power characteristics we have yet to witness. However we have seen that Harry can be

light on his feet circling around his opponent AKA his dance partner Orla giving us the confidence he

will strike the right balance of POW and WOW on the night. Kickin ass Irish style Harry has the full

encouragement of Louise, Kate, Tony & Steven his home team.

You think I’m crazy you should meet my sister that’s how Orla Ahearne got plunged into Jig’s &

Reel’s. Proving that you should never underestimate a girl in puddle socks and hard shoes Orla’s

attitude to the competition is to “Keep Calm nobody else knows what they are doing either” This

busy mum of four leaves one mad house for another every Tuesday and Thursday proving when the

going gets tough she gets tougher. As the excitement builds Team Orla namely Sean, Muiris, Liam,

Padraig & Gearoid are her biggest fans.

Harry and Orla Ken and Geraldine

Couple Eight

Ken O Connor & Geraldine Hall

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A jewel in the crown of the model county Ken O Connor has the motto believe you can & you’re

halfway there. Proving friendship and rivalry wave the same flag Ken’s ambition to be crowned Jig’s

& Reel’s champion is been nourished across the border in the parish of Ballybrown. Confirming the

old adage nice men marry dancers – real me become dancers Ken has stormed into the competition

keeping his best moves under lock and key until the dance off! Ken’s girls namely Geraldine,

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Doireann & Faye are super excited to see his moves on the night.

Returning to the parish of her birth Geraldine (Harry) Hall has shown us all that this competition is all

about picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and getting back in the game, not letting the odd

injury get the better of you. Geraldine’s dancing skills have been sharpened by an intense rivalry

built up over the years of incarceration in the neighboring parish have no doubt that this lady means

business. Demonstrating that dancing is the vertical expression of the horizontal desire her family

and friends will be wowed on the night by her magnificent moves.

Couple Nine

John Mc Keogh & Martina O Halloran

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To John Mc Keogh farming is just a job, dancing is a way of life. From watching him with UDDERS in

the competition is hard to believe that this expert was once a beginner. This REEL athlete of Irish

dance believes that nothing easy is worth doing. They say that behind every great man is a woman

rolling her eyes and Helen is nearly blind after this experience. Proudly supported by his number one

fan son Keith John is living proof that weird is just a side effect of been AWESOME!

Demonstrating if you give a a girl the right shoes she can conquer Jigs & Reels Clare lass Martina O

Halloran has what some deem the most difficult task in the competition keeping John Mc Keogh in

check. It’s a good job that Martina’s attitude to the experience so far has been Keep Calm & Feis on.

Martina’s philosophy is simple take more chances dance more dances. With stellar support from

Brian, Conor & Amy team Martina is ready for a performance to remember.

John and Martina Noel and Noreen

Couple Ten

Noel Scully & Noreen Moriarty

Sponsored By: Mungret Council

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Noel’s motto is you don’t stop dancing because your too old, you grow old because you stop dancing.

This community stalwart reckons life begins at the end of your comfort zone and has certainly shown

to date that he is a man willing to take chances. With the attitude never take life seriously nobody

gets out alive anyway Noel is so excited he just cant hide it. Cheered on by wife Dolores and the rest

of the Scully clan this man promises to be to good to be ignored.

Old enough to know better, young enough to do it any way describes Noreen Moriarty to a tee.

Dancing like a fine wine, Noreen matures with every performance, just as well as Noel is a far less

mature vintage. Noreen’s philosophy to life has held her in good stead “what would life be without a

good tango” This club legend is usually found behind the bar serving the masses but for one night

only she will don her dancing shoes in a serious attempt to entertain. With massive support from

John and the lads at home Noreen can’t wait to hit the dance floor!

Shop order

We are hoping to place an order for Christmas in the Club Shop. If there is anything you are looking

for it is ideal to order it now to ensure it arrives in time.

If you require a club Gear bag for Christmas they are €30 each with a name printed on them. Please

email wandadwane@gmail.com with the name to be put on the bag or place your order with the

shop which opens every Saturday 11.30am to 12.30pm. There is a minimum quantity needed for

ordering gear bags and they are a great gift for children who attend camps, matches, sleepover etc.

U13 Football

The U13s had a great start to their football match at home against Newcastle West racking up 2

goals very quickly but Newcastle west did not take long to settle down and take control. Final score

3-2 to 5-9 to Newcastle West. Next match is on Monday in Ballybrown.

Lotto

Numbers drawn 13 Oct 2014: 1, 8, 9, 21. No Winner. Lucky Dips Winners: Jean Aherne, Ann

O’Hagan, Jim O’Connor, Liam Bennett, Killian Ryan, Maurice Mulcahy, Pa O’Brien, A. Flannery &

Anna O’Dea, Nora Reilly, Lucy Hynes. Next Weeks Jackpot: €11,600