28th August 2022

Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others

Best of luck to the Gaelic Mother's & Others team who will participate in the Gaelic for Mother's & Others competition in Portmarnock next Saturday. A wonderful opportunity for this fabulous group of women.

*UNDERAGE:*
It was another busy week for the St Michaels/St Ronans underage players with all teams in action and some more than once!
On Wednesday an understrength u13 side lost away to Strokestown. Their next outing is at home in Ardcarne Park to Castlerea on Sunday 4th Sept.

The u17s had their first game in nearly a month on Wednesday when they were involved in a typically competitive championship contest with a strong Tulsk side who took the spoils on a 2-9 to 1-8 scoreline. Hopefully they will have better luck next Wednesday 31st against Kilglass Gaels/St Barry's in Ballyfarnon at 7.30pm.

On Friday, the u15 boys produced the performance of the week when they played Elphin-Ballinameen in the Division 1 championship in Orchard Park. The lads took the initiative from the off and held a commanding 3-7 to 1pt lead at the interval after thirty minutes of disciplined committed defence and efficient attacking play. The second half was just as keenly-contested with the home side eager to reduce the deficit but the visitors wouldn't be denied. Full-time: Elphin-Ballinameen 0-8  St Michael's-St Ronan's 4-13.
The u15 boys were in action again within 48 hours when Padraig Pearses made the trip to Ardcarne Park on Sunday afternoon for a double-header of games between the sides in Division 1 and Division 4. Fatigue appeared to have taken its toll as the fresher visitors forged a decisive half-time  lead of 2-7 to 3pts in the Division 1 clash. The home side fought valiantly after the break but the damage was done. Full-time: St Michael's-St Ronan's 0-8  Padraig Pearses 4-9.
The Division 4 game that followed was a very entertaining affair. The home team showed great skill and teamwork and were deserving winners after an exciting finish to the match. Full-time: St Michael's-St Ronan's 4-7  Padraig Pearses 3-7. Well done to the boys who have shown great improvement throughout the season and many thanks to their coaches for assisting their development.


JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Best of luck to our adult men's team who play Boyle in the third round of the Junior A Championship on Friday 2nd Sept. Throw-in is at 6.45pm in Abbey Park, Boyle.

Our Junior B team had their first championship outing in Ballyforan on Wednesday last, losing by 4pts to the home side. It was an encouraging performance and there's lots still to look forward to for this group.

 

LGFA
The Saints under 14 girls fought a serious battle, in the first ever division 1 final played by a girls team in our club. 
St Domincs levelled the game in the last few minutes of normal time. In extra time, St Dominics got a point in the first few minutes the Saints girls came back with a point once again. The sides were level at half time of extra time. In the second half of extra time we had a goal that was disallowed and the St Domincs scored 2 points.  The end result of such an exciting and tough game was 1.09 St Dominics 1.07 St michaels/ st Ronans. 
This talented bunch of players still have their division 2 league final to play which is on the 17th September.

Thanks to all the our under 14 players management Joe Daly Tom Murphy Hilda Daly and Dawn o Connor.


The under 16 girls also had a tough successful game on Tuesday last when they defeated St Croans to book their place in the division 2 semi final vs Kilbride on Tuesday evening   This is a home game for us throw in at 6.45 best of luck to the team and Management.

Our junior girls had a tough game this morning in Lisnamult vs Roscommon Gaels.

They play St Ciarans on the 11th September this is also a home fixture for us. 

Best of luck to the mothers and others who take part in the National Blitz on Saturday the 3rd of September.

Our under 12 girls were beaten by Kilbride in the last round game in the Northern League on Wednesday last they play the Northern League final on the 10th September venue is Northern harps club.

The under 12 girls are going to take part in the 7 aside blitz organised by Boyle LGFA for the Sean Daly cup on Saturday the 3^rd

 

COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to our representatives who took part in the National Community Games Finals in Carlow at the weekend, especially to our medallists - Faye Shivnen (Gold) and Adrian Liston (Silver).

 

BACK TO SCHOOL!
Best of luck to all our players as they start or return to school this week (whether primary, secondary or third level).

 

LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner and no match three winners on Sunday 21st August, numbers drawn were   2 ,3, 4, 22. The five lucky dip winners of €20 each are Geraldine McMorrow, Millie Moffatt, Paul Blackwell, Ann McGonigle and PJ & Maureen O’Connor. The next draw takes place on September 4^th and the jackpot is €4,900. Play online lottoraiser.ie/StMichaels or in local outlets. Your support is appreciated.