GlenamaddyGAA

AGM 2011

2012-02-03T19:15:00.000Z

We recently held our A.G.M. and would like to thank all who attended on the night and all who sent apologies.

The secretary, Mary Davis, presented a detailed report.

She complimented the underage players and management teams on their success in 2011.
She also informed the meeting of the successful discussions with Glinsk GAA, which have resulted in the formation of group teams for all underage and adult teams for 2012 using players from both clubs. The teams will play under the name Glenamaddy/Glinsk. Mary further informed all present, that there were still issues for discussion and that these would be addressed as quickly and efficiently as possible in the coming weeks. She also stressed that it was important that lines of communication were kept open with all players and members and that the committee were willing to address any concerns that were raised. She wished both clubs every success on their new journey and looked forward to lots of football for all players in 2012.
The meeting was also informed that to date the club web site and blog has had approximately 11,000 visitors from many parts of the world since its inception, and she complimented Rynn Kemp for his continous work maintaining this site.
Mary thanked her fellow officers for their help and support in 2011.

Kevin Duffy the treasurer then presented the accounts which showed a healthy balance sheet.

Kevin expressed the clubs thanks to all who contributed to the club by sponsorship, buying lotto envelopes and annual lotto tickets. He asked that players and all members promote the sale of the annual lotto tickets both locally and also to the many people from our club and locality who have emigrated. Seamus Walsh our president was commended for introducing the lotto to the club. The lotto will have been in existence for 20 years in 2012.
Kevin concluded his report by thanking his fellow officers and all who had helped in 2011.

In his address club chairman Michael Curtin said that 2011 had been a year of mixed fortune for the club.

Great success at underage had been achieved, but poor performance at adult level.
He said that the group team formation would be a challenge for both clubs but one that he looked forward to. He felt that this would make more players available from both clubs and keep the GAA flag flying for both parishes.
Michael thanked all team managers, selectors, panel members and their families for their commitment in 2011 and also the 3 primary schools and the Community School for continuing to promote the game. Michael expressed the club's thanks to all who had contributed in so many.
He thanked all our sponsors especially Glenman Corporation, our main sponsor.
Michael thanked his fellow officers and offered a vote of sympathy to all who suffered a bereavement in 2011.

The election of officers then took place:

Patron President Vice Presidents Chairman	- - -	Fr. Paddy Mooney Seamus Walsh Padraic Keady, Mattie Potter and Pat Glavey Michael Curtin
Vice Chairman	-	Aidan Geraghty
Secretary	-	Mary Davis
Assistant Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer	- - -	David Burke Kevin Duffy Alphy O’Brien
Oifigeach Na Gaeilge	-	Padraic Keady
Youth Officer	-	Paddy Conneally
PRO	-	Mary Davis
Delegate to Co Board Delegate to North G.P.C Delegate to Peile Na Nóg	- -	Michael Curtin Padraic Keady Paddy Conneally
Fixture Secretary	-	Mary Davis
Coaching Cordinator	-	Patricia Keady
Child Protection Officer	-	Patricia Keady
Club Registrar	-	Alphy O Brien
Club Web Page	-	Rynn Kemp & Mary Davis

2011-12-25T09:23:00.002Z

Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our readers.

Check back in 2012 for more news of Glenamaddy GAA

November News - Updates

2011-11-24T14:43:00.000Z

W/E 6th November

Our U15 boys lost to Mountbellew / Moylough in the shield final with the game ending on a score of Mountbellew / Moylough 1-10 Glenamaddy 0-5. Mountbellew / Moylough led at half time 1-7 to 0-2 having played with the aid of a strong breeze. Glenamaddy failed to make any major impact on this lead in the second half and Mountbellew / Moylough proved to be worthy winners.

Our players should hold their heads high though, as it was great to get to the final.

Thanks to the players and management for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.

Team : Cormac Haslam, Mark Dolan, James Burke, Mikie Conneally, Colm Fallon, Eugene Morgan, Zac Conneally, Peter T Keaveney 0-1, Liam Glynn, Michael Geary, Stephen Fox, Stephen Glynn, Eddie Walsh, Cathal Hynes 0-4, Padraig Geraghty.

Subs used : Seamus Comer Aidan Keaveney, Ryan McHugh, Keelan Davis, Stephen Joyce, James Dillon, Shay Connolly

W/E 13th November

Congratulations to our U13 boys who beat St. Brendans 4-7 to 3-0 in the semi final of the U13 league. St. Brendans led 2-0 to 0-1 at half time having played with the aid of a strong breeze but Glenamaddy ran out easy winners in the end. We play Kilkerrin/ Clonbern in the final, date and venue to be decided.

Congratulations to the Community School on its presentation of the musical “The Wizard of OZ”. Well done to all concerned.

Well done to Aidan Potter and the Williamstown Intermediate team on winning the County Intermediate League.

Note for your diary : Glenamaddy GAA Club will hold its A.G.M on Sat Dec 17^th .

News roundup for October

2011-10-25T10:45:00.000+01:00

W/E 8th October

U15 Boys

Well done to our U15 boys who had a big victory over Monivea/Abbey in the U15 'A' league. Glan led 3-6 to 2-1 at half time and in the 2^nd half added a further 5 goals to their tally to run out easy winners.

U10 Boys - Cup Winners

Congratulations to our U10 boys who won the Waldron Cup on Saturday 8th October in a blitz that took place in Glinsk. They beat Mountbellew/Moylough in the 1^st round and went on to defeat Oran in the final.

Thanks to Kevin Duffy, Alphy O’Brien, Pat Collins and Pat Geraghty for looking after the team and to Glinsk for their hospitality.

Panel: Ryan Keaveney, Thomas O’Brien, Luke Divilly, Eoin Collins, Evan Duffy, Ryan Duffy, Conor Raftery, Odhran Geraghty, Gerard Smith, Thomas Collins, Mark Fox, Jack Kelly, Jack Comer King, Cillin Geraghty and Adrian Divilly. Well done to all concerned.

W/E 15th October

Intermediate Team

Hard luck to our intermediate Footballers who lost to Athenry on Thursday 13th: Athenry 0-6 Glenamaddy 0-5, in the last round of the Intermediate League. We led 0-4 to 0-3 at half time and hopes were high! In the 2^nd half although leading for most of the game two late frees won the game for Athenry.

Thanks to team manager Aidan Geraghty, and selectors Tommy Ward, Tomas Giblin and Cathal Ryan for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.

Team: Martin Donegan, Luke Conneally, John Keaveney, Noel Fahy, Patrick Conneally, Keith Cunniffe, Aidan Divilly, Aidan Geraghty, 0-1, Aidan Hanley 0-1, Sean Conneally, Tomas Curtin, Barry Curtin 0-1, Paul Dolan, Michael Molloy 0-1, Robert Molloy.

Subs Used Sean Molloy and Tomas Giblin.

U15 Boys

Our U15 lost to Tuam Stars on Thursday evening last by a margin of Tuam Stars 2-11 Glenamaddy 0-11 and to Mountbellew 5-4 to 3-5 Sunday in the U15 'A' league.

U13 Boys

Our U13’s lost out to a much stronger St. Gaberiels in the U1 league semi final.

Training

Our U8’s, U10’s, and U12’s boys finished up training on Monday evening. Thanks to Pat Collins, Pat Geraghty, Alphy O’Brien, and Kevin Duffy for looking after these young players throughout the season.

Kilconly gain Senior Status

Congratulations to Kilconly on winning the Intermediate Championship and gaining promotion to senior grade.

W/E 22nd October

Congratulations to our U10 boys and their management team who won the blitz hosted by Killererin last weekend. The excellent display of football and score-taking from this panel of young players is encouraging for the club. Well done to all concerned and thanks to Killererin for their hospitality.

News w/e 25th September

2011-10-25T10:32:00.000+01:00

U16 Boys - County League Final

Our U16 boys played Fr. Griffin / Eire Og in the County League Final in Pearse Stadium. An exciting game to the end kept the spectators kept on the edge of their seats as extra time was needed to decide the winner. Fr. Griffin / Eire Og led 1-9 to 1-4 at half time. Liam Glynn was unable to play due to illness and we suffered a further blow when both Cormac Raftery and Cathal Hynes had to go off with injuries. Our lads fought hard and thanks to two late goals from Colm Fallon the game ended at normal time on a score of Glan 4-7 Fr. Griffin / Eire Og 1-16.

In extra time the opposition scored 1-5 and we scored 0-2 but our lads can hold their heads high with their overall team performance. Final score Fr. Griffin / Eire Og 2-21 to Glenamaddy 4-9.

There were excellent individual performances from Colm Fallon who scored 3 out of the 4 goals, Michael Fox, Michael Geary , Cormac Haslam and James Burke. A special thanks to the management team of Padraic Glynn, Brendan Burke and Paddy Joyce and to the parents and families of the panel for their support throughout the season.

Team: Cormac Haslam, Mark Dolan, Ross Connolly, James Burke, Eugene Morgan, Daniel Smith, Jonathan Mannion, Cormac Raftery 0-2, Michael Fox 1-3, Michael Geary 0-1, Peter T Keaveney 0-1, Cathal Hynes, Stephen Fox, Chris Collins, Colm Fallon 3-1.

Subs Used: Mikie Conneally, Lewis Mullherin 0-1, Conor Ryan, and Eddie Walsh.

Remainder of panel: Seamus Comer, Stephen Glynn, Stephen Joyce, Liam Burke, Shea Connolly and James Dilllon.

News w/e 18th September

2011-09-25T16:10:00.000+01:00

U13 and U15 boys victorious

Congratulations to our U13 boys who had victories over Kilkerrin/Clonbern and Milltown in the league and also to our U15 boys who beat Headford in the league on Friday night 16th September. Well done to all concerned.

Scrap Metal collection

We are continuing to collect scrap metal as a means of fundraising for the club, we would be very grateful if all our parishioners could have a look around their yards/sheds and any scrap metal e.g cars, machinery, metal, etc. Collection can be arranged by contacting Mary Davis 087 9767838 or Kevin Duffy 087 2422091. Thanks to all who have contributed to this collection already.

Junior Certs.

Congratulations to our players who received their Junior Cert results last week.

News w/e 11th September

2011-09-25T16:07:00.000+01:00

U12 Football Blitz.

Thanks to our local credit union for sponsoring the U12 football blitz on Saturday 10th September. The teams who took part were Williamstown, Glenamaddy and Kilkerrin/ Clonbern who were the overall winners. Thanks to all the parents who helped out on the day and to the ladies who did the catering.

News Update w/e 4th September 2011

2011-09-06T20:16:00.000+01:00

Intermediate result

Our Intermediate Team lost to Menlough in the league on Saturday evening last. Menlough led 1-7 to 0-5 at half time and the game finished on a final score of Menlough 2-10 to Glenamaddy 0-7.

Team : Barry Curtin 0-1, Patrick Conneally, John Keaveney, Keith Cunniffe, Anthony Comer, Aidan Hanley, Anthony Divilly, Aidan Geraghty, Shane Mannion, Luke Conneally, Thomas Curtin 0-5, Nigel Fahy, Kenneth Keaveney, Michael Molloy, Keith Davis. Subs used: Michael Gibbons and Simon Stakurski.

Galway Development Squad and U14 County Develop Squad

Well done to both Peter Thomas Keaveney who played with the Galway development squad at the weekend, and to Michael Geary who played with the U14 County development squad. Well done both.

All-Ireland Tickets

Any paid up member of the club interested in All Ireland Football tickets please contact Mary Davis asap, on 0879767838 to be included in the draw.

News w/e 27th August 2011

2011-08-30T17:19:00.000+01:00

U16 Boys 'A' Championship

Hard luck to our U16 boys who lost to Oughterard in the 2^nd round of the U16 'A' championship. This was a hard fought contest with both teams ending on level scores at full time. Glenamaddy 1-10 to Oughterard 0-13. The game then went to extra time with Glenamaddy leading 2-11 to 0-13 at the end of the first period. In the 2^nd half Oughterard outscored Glenamaddy with the game fianlly ending Oughterard 1-16 to Glenamaddy 2-12.

Panel: Cormac Haslam, Mark Dolan, Ross Connolly, James Burke, Eugene Morgan, Peter T Keaveney, Jonathan Mannion, Michael Fox 1-4, Cormac Raftery 0-1, Michael Geary, Liam Glynn 0-1, Cathal Hynes 0-2, Colm Fallon 1-1, Conor Ryan 0-2, Chris Collins 0-1, Subs : Daniel Smith, Lewis Mulhearn, Mikey Conneally, Seamus Comer, Eddie Walsh, Liam Burke.

We wish Cormac Raftery a speedy recovery as he got injured in this game.

U15 Winter League

The U15 winter league starts on Sunday Sept 18^th. The teams in our group are Headford, Annaghdown, Williamstown and Ballinasloe.

North Board Championship Semi-final - Leaving Certs!

2011-08-25T15:47:00.000+01:00

Hard luck to Na Gleannta

Hard luck to Na Gleannta minor team who lost out to Caltra in the North Board Championship semi-final last week. This was a game that was hard fought with both sides struggling to pull away from the other with the result in doubt right up to the final whistle. Na Gleannta suffered a set back early in the 1^st half when both Mickie Fox and Nigel Fahy, two key players, were forced to go off due to injury. At half time Caltra led 0-4 to 0-3 with the Na Gleannta scores coming from Keith Davis. Throughout the game many players featured for Na Gleannta but the "man of the match" performance was given by Peter Lohan for his skillful defensive play. Superb free taking by Keith Davis from almost impossible angles could not go unnoticed but unfortunately Caltra were stronger and the game ended on a scoreline of Caltra 0-7 Na Gleannta 0-5.

Thanks to the panel of players who put in such a huge effort to reach this point in the competition and we are very proud of them all. Thanks also to the management team of Paddy Joyce, Cathal Dowd, David Burke and Michael Curtin and to all who supported the team.

Team : Brendan Smith, Paddy Kelly, Peter Lohan, James Burke, Ross Connolly, Anthony Comer, Ben Conneally, Michael Fox, Fergal Dowd, Cormac Raftery, Keith Davis 0-5, Gerard Nolan, Stephen Fox, Nigel Fahy and Mark Conneally. Subs Used : Cathal Hynes, Peter T Keaveney, Jonathan Mannion and Eoin Keady.

Liam Glynn, Conor Ryan, Chris Collins, Liam Burke, Eugene Morgan.

Leaving Certs

Congratulations to all our players who received their leaving cert results last week. We wish all of them every success in whatever course or career path that they decide to take.

"Intermediates defeated" - amendment and apologies !!

2011-08-17T07:56:00.000+01:00

See the post below (dated Tuesday August 16th) :-

Apparently it was Luke Conneally who got the goal against Oughterard and not Patrick - thanks for letting me know and apologies to you both.

News week-ending 14th August 2011

2011-08-16T10:28:00.000+01:00

Intermediates defeated!

Our Intermediate team lost to Oughterard in the league on Saturday last. The game finished Oughterard 1-11 Glenamaddy 1-6. Oughterard led 1-5 to 0-4 at half time with Glan playing against the wind. Glan opened the 2nd half by scoring two points leaving just a 2 point margin, but Oughterard responded with 3 points in a row. Giving Glan great hope with a well engineered goal Patrick Conneally reduced the deficit to 2 points again, but Glan were unable produce enough scores to win the game. This was a good team performance. We wish John Keaveney a speedy recovery to an ankle injury which he picked up during the game

The next game is against Menlough on Sept 3rd .

Team : Barry Curtin, Noel Fahy, John Keaveney, Walter Burke, Anthony Divilly, Aaron Hynes, Luke Conneally, Shane Mannion, Aidan Geraghty, Aidan Hanley, Tomas Curtin 0-5, @Patrick Conneally 1-0, Kenneth Keaveney 0-1, Michael Molloy, Sean Conneally, Sub : Paul Dolan.

U15's league

The U15 league starts on Sept 18th.

Na Gleannta

Na Gleannta minor team play Caltra in the semi-final of the North Board Championship on Wednesday evening @ 7.15 in Tuam Stadium. Support appreciated.

Medals, wins and Blitzs!!

2011-08-04T11:04:00.001+01:00

News update for w/e July 31st.

Connacht Medal!

Congratulations to Cormac Raftery who won a Connacht medal with the County U16 football team when they beat Mayo North East on Monday last in the Ted Webb competition. The final score was Galway 1-10 Mayo 0 - 5. Well done Cormac!

Na Gleannta Minors v Caherlistrane

Na Gleannta minor team had a successful start in the 1^st round of the championship when they beat Caherlistrane 0 -13 to 0 -7. This was a tough game from the start with both teams striving for success. Na Gleannta had a well deserved lead at half time having played the better football scoring 0-9 to 0-3 having been in command in all areas of the pitch.

In the 2^nd half they lost Nigel Fahy to injury but thanks to the hard work of the remainder of the panel the game finished with Na Gleannta on top. This was a very good team performance and they now play Williamstown in Clonbern on August 10^th.

Thanks to the management team and to the supporters.

Team ; Brendan Smith, Paddy Kelly, Peter Lohan, James Burke, Ross Connolly, Anthony Comer, Ben Conneally, Michael Fox 0-4, Fergal Dowd, Gerard Nolan 0-1, Keith Davis 0-3, Cormac Raftery 0-3, Stephen Fox, Nigel Fahy 0-1, Mark Conneally 0-1, subs used Eoin Keady & Peter Thomas Keaveney, Cathal Hynes, Liam Glynn, Chris Collins Seamus Comer.

U16 Blitz

Thanks to Williamstown GAA Club who invited us to the U16 blitz that they hosted as part of their festival. We beat Kilkerrin/Clonbern and Williamstown but lost to Castlerea in the final 0 - 3 to 2 - 1.

Under 12s march on!!

2011-07-29T16:33:00.002+01:00

Intermediates v Athenry

Our Intermediate team lost to Athenry in the championship last Saturday, 23rd July, in Menlough on a score of 3-9 to 1-10. We played great football in the 1^st half and led 1-7 to 1-6 at half time with our goal coming from Nigel Fahy. In the 2^nd half we conceded 2 goals in a 5 minute period , one of which came from a penalty. We never recovered from these scores and unlike Athenry we failed to make the most of our scoring chances.

Our next league game is away to Oughterard on August 6^th.

Panel Barry Curtin, Patrick Conneally 0-2, John Keaveney, Walter Burke, Aidan Hanley, Aaron Hynes, Anthony Comer 0-1, Aidan Geraghty 0-1, Shane Mannnion 0-1, Luke Conneally 0-1, Thomas Curtin 0-3, Nigel Fahy 1-0, Kenneth Keaveney, Michael Molloy 0-1, Sean Conneally, Subs used Robert Molloy, Keith Davis, Michael Gibbons, Anthony Divilly.

U12 boys

Well done to our U 12 boys who beat Williamstown in the U12 league.

Na Gleannta Minors

Na Gleannta minors played Caherlistrane yesterday evening in Williamstown and returned home victorious - further details to follow.

Lotto representatives for August

Paddy Conneally, Tommy Ward and John Keaveney.

Football for Fun camp

2011-07-22T11:56:00.000+01:00

We hope you will enjoy these photos from the recent Football for Fun camp held at The Glenamaddy GAA ground. You will agree that these youngsters certainly seem to be having fun!!

w/e 17th July

2011-07-22T11:45:00.000+01:00

U14 Boys

Our U14 boys lost to Monivea-Abbey in the 2nd round of the U14 championship finishing on a score of Monivea 2-9 to Glenamaddy 1-6. This panel of players and their management team can be very proud of their achievements throughout the season and the progress that has been made in all aspects of their game. We now look forward to the U13 and U15 leagues! Thanks to the management team and the parents and families for their support. We wish a speedy recovery to Jack Divilly.

U12 Panel

Congratulations to our U12 panel who had a great victory over Cortoon Shamrocks on Sunday morning last. Well done to all.

Intermediates up-coming fixture
Our Intermediate Team play Athenry on Saturday evening next (23rd July) in Menlough @ 7.30. Your support would be much appreciated.

Review of June's news

2011-07-06T19:39:00.003+01:00

Week ending 3rd June

U14 Boys
Well done to our U14 boys who had a 3 - 11 to 1 - 5 win over Corofin in the final round of the league. This was great win and this panel of young players have got stronger with each game played.

Week ending 10thJune

U14 Boys
Commiserations to our U14 boys who lost to Tuam Stars last weekend. Although we led 1 - 3 to 0 - 4 at half time we only managed to get one further point on the board in the second half. In spite of fighting hard the final score was Tuam Stars 0 - 8 to Glenamaddy 1 - 4. The club and management team are very proud of this panel of players and their great league campaign.

We look forward to their game against Loughrea on July 8^th in the 1^st round of the championship.

Panel : Kellen Davis, Zach Conneally, Comac Haslam, James Dillon, Aidan Keaveney, Jack Divilly, Sean Raftery, Michael Geary (Captain), Mark Dolan, Padráig Geraghty, Colum Fallon, Stephen Glynn, Michael Heneghan, Edward Walsh, Ryan McHugh, Stephen Joyce, Shea Connolly, Damien Smith, Thomas O’Toole, Jason Conneally, Alan Coyne, Owen Canney, Seamus Barlow, David Ryan.

Management Team : Pat Geraghty, Michael Heneghan, Christy Dolan, Des Joyce, Tom Canney and Michael Coyne.

Intermediate Team

Our Intermediate team lost to Dunmore in the 4^th round of the Intermediate league. This was a game that we will want to forget!

Week ending 17th June

Our U12 and U13 boys received their North Board medals on Sunday last. The medals were presented by Aidan Hanley and John Keaveney, members of our Intermediate Team. John and Aidan both gave words of encouragement to our young players and urged them to continue to play football in the future. Both teams were also presented with gear bags which were sponsored by Brendan Divilly and Titan. We are very grateful to both companies for their sponsorship and wish them continued success. Michael Curtin thanked the management of both teams, Padraic Glynn, Gerry Fallon, Pat Geraghty, Alphy O’Brien, Pat Collins, Michael Heneghan, Christy Dolan and Gerry Haslam for their commitment throughout the year and also the parents and families for their continued support. Refreshments were served afterwards and thanks to all who helped out on the day especially Rosie Duffy and Mary Davis. Thanks also to Paddy and Mary Petite for their help. We are pleased to once again have Glenman Corporation as our main sponsor for this year. We thank Michael and Bernie Conneally and family for their continued support and wish Glenman Corporation continued success.

Week ending 24th June

U16 Boys
Well done to our U16 boys who had a 1-11 to 3-4 victory over Loughrea in the league. Loughrea led 3-1 to 1-5 at half time. We took control of the game in the 2^nd half and ran out worthy winners. Congratulations to all concerned.

Panel: Cormac Haslam, James Burke, Daniel Smith, Michael Conneally, Jonathan Mannion, Ross Connolly, Eugene Morgan, Cormac Raftery (1-1), Conor Ryan, Peter T Keaveney, Michael Fox (0-4), Michael Geary (0-1), Liam Glynn, Cathal Hynes (0-4), Stephen Fox (0-1). Subs used Eddie Walsh, Chris Collins, Liam Burke, Seamus Comer.

U8 and U10 Boys
Our U8 and U10 boys took part in a blitz on Monday evening last. Thanks to Kilkerrin/Clonbern for their hospitality.

Week ending 1st July

Intermediate team
Our Intermediate team lost to Kilconly in the Intermediate league. Kilconly led 1-7 to 0-3 at half time. In the 2^nd half Kilconly took control of the game and we were unable to respond.
Team: Barry Curtin, Luke Conneally, John Keaveney, Noel Fahy, Patrick Conneally, Aidan Hanley, Anthony Comer, Aidan Geraghty, Aaron Hynes, Nigel Fahy, Barry Conneely, Michéal Molloy 0-1, Thomas Curtin 0-5, Shane Mannion 0-1, Keith Davis.
Subs used: Kenneth Keaveney, Sean Conneally, Walter Burke and Michael Gibbons, Anthony Divilly, Robert Molloy, Michéal Burke, Paul Dolan.

U14s
Our U14 team play Loughrea on Saturday next, July 9^th @ 4 in Glenamaddy in the 1^st round of the championship. Please support.

U8 and U10 blitz
U8 and U10 blitz takes place on Monday evening July 11^th at 7 at the Glenamaddy GAA pitch.

Initiative to help GAA members gain employment

2011-06-05T11:45:00.000+01:00

Galway GAA is working with the ICBE Begin Again Programme with the view to provide work placements for members of the GAA. For full details of this scheme click on the link below and try a scheme that may "... help ... get you back to work by doing something you enjoy doing, developing your career and greatly increase your chances of getting a job!"

Initiative to help GAA Members gain employment.

May update

2011-06-05T10:49:00.000+01:00

w/e 8th May 2011

U14 Boys

Our U14 boys drew with Loughrea; the game ending with both teams on 1-9. We led 1-5 to 0-3 at half time, but failed to capitalise on this in the 2nd half, allowing Loughrea to take control of the game. A free from Michael Geary levelled the game.

U16 Boys

Well done to our U16 boys who had a 4-11 to 1-2 victory over Menlough.

Na Gleannta Minors

Na Gleannta minor team lost to Killererin on Wednesday evening last. This was a disappointing game where we failed to dominate at any stage!

w/e 15th May 2011

Glenamaddy Intermediates

Our Intermediate Team got off to a poor start in the 1st round of the championship when they were beaten 1-15 to 0-5 by a much fitter and stronger Menlough team. Menlough took control of the game from the start and Glan struggled to get the ball into the Menlough half of the pitch early on in the game. Menlough led 0-8 to 0-2 at half time having used the following breeze to their advantage. In the 2nd half Glan failed to make good use of the breeze and for quite a lot of the time were in disarray on the pitch and only managing to add 3 more points to the score board! Overall this was a very disappointing team performance.
Team: Dereck Miskell, Patrick Conneally, Aidan Geraghty, Antony Comer, Keith Cunniffe, Aaron Hynes, Damien Miskell, Shane Mannion, Fionan Keady, Luke Conneally, Barry Conneely 0-1, Sean Conneally 0-2, Barry Curtin, Martin Conneally 0-1, Keith Davis, Subs Used Michael Molloy 0-1, Aidan Hanley, Michael Gibbons.

U13 Boys

Congratulations to our U13 boys who had a 2-8 to 0-2 win in the U13 league against Team Stars.

U14 Boys

Hard luck to our U14 boys who lost 2-8 to 1-4 in the U14 league against Craughwell.

w/e 29th May 2011

Glenamaddy Intermediates

Our Intermediate footballers lost to Williamstown on Saturday 28th in the 2nd round of the championship having led 1-4 to 0-4 at half time with a breeze on our backs. During the 1st half we lost Michéal Molloy and Aaron Hynes to injury and this had a major impact on our overall performance in the 2nd half of the game. We failed to score in the 2nd half and the game ended with a scoreline of 0-9 to 1-4 in favour of Williamstown. We wish Michaél Molloy and Aaron Hynes a speedy recovery and congratulate Nigel Fahy on his debut game in Intermediate Championship football.
Team : Dereck Miskell, Keith Cunniffe, Aidan Hanley, Patrick Conneally 0-1, Aidan Geraghty, Barry Conneely 0-1, Sean Conneally, Martin Conneally, Nigel Fahy 0-1, Thomas Curtin 1-1, Shane Mannion, Michéal Molloy. Subs Used : Luke Conneally, Fionan Keady, Walter Burke, Keith Davis and Tiernan Walsh. Michael Gibbons, Kieran Smith, Anthony Divilly and Michaél Burke.

U16 Boys
Congratulations to our U16 boys who had a 2-12 to 2-7 victory over Athenry in the U16 league. They have qualified for the knock out stages. The next game is against Loughrea on June 21st.

U14 Boys

Well done to our U14 team who had a run away victory over Claregalway in the league on Friday last.

We wish all our club members and players who are doing their exams every success.

April update

2011-06-05T10:31:00.002+01:00

Apologies - no web access for a few weeks so hopefully this old information will still be of some interest

w/e 24th April 2011 ...

U14 Boys
Well done to our U14 boys who had a 0-12 to 2-5 victory over Mountbellew/Moylough in the 3rd round of the league. This was a great game of football with all panel members playing a vital role.
Team : Cormac Haslam, Zac Conneally, Mark Dolan, James Dillon, Jack Divilly, Sean Raftery, Aidan Keaveney 0-1, Michael Geary 0-8, Colm Fallon 0-1, Stephen Joyce, Eddie Walsh 0-2, Padraic Geraghty, Michael Heneghan, Ryan McHugh, Stephen Glynn, Subs Used Shay Connolly and Declan Smith.

U16 Boys
Congratulations to our U16 boys who had a good victory over St. Brendans, the match finishing Glenamaddy 5-10 to St. Brendans 2-6. St. Brendans dominated the first half leading 2-3 to 0-3 at half time but we responded with great scores coming from the boots of Michael Fox and Connor Ryan. Well done to all concerned.

w/e 1st May

Na Gleannta Minor Team

Congratulations to the Na Gleannta minor team who had a 3-14 to 2-11 victory over Headford last week. Headford led 2-6 to 1-5 at the break after having dominated the 1st half. In the 2nd half Na Gleannta took control and played with the belief that they were capable of winning this game; and two goal opportunities taken by Mark Conneally helped ensure victory for Na Gleannta. Some fine point scoring from Keith Davis and Michael Fox and great defensive play from Peter Lohan enabled Na Gleannta to eventually run out comfortable winners. Impressive play from the younger players like James Burke, Peter T Keaveney, Ben Conneally, Paddy Kelly and Nigel Fahy gave the supporters lots to cheer about. Thanks to Liam Glynn who took on the role of goal keeper at short notice. This was a great team performance and heartening for the future.
Team : Liam Glynn, Paddy Kelly, Peter Lohan, James Burke, Ross Connolly, Ben Conneally, Stephen Fox, Fergal Dowd 0-1, Nigel Fahy, Gerard Nolan, Keith Davis 0-9, Mark Conneally 2-1, Lewis Mulhearn, Michael Fox 1-2, Peter T Keaveney, Subs used Chris Collins 0-1, Liam Burke.

Glenamaddy Intermediates

The Intermediate Team played St. Brendans in the 3rd round of the league with both teams finishing on a score of 1-9 each. We led 0-4 to 0-3 at half time but from the start of the 2nd half neither team were really able to take control. This was a game that failed to produce any great football moves with both sides making mistakes. A draw probably the fairest result in the end!
Team: Dereck Miskell, Patrick Conneally, Aidan Geraghty, Anthony Comer, Keith Cunniffe 0-1, Aaron Hynes 0-2, Damien Miskell, Shane Mannion, Fionan Keady, Luke Giblin 0-1, Michael Geraghty, Sean Conneally, Barry Curtin 0-1, Thomas Curtin 1-4, Keith Davis. Subs Used : Martin Conneally, Luke Conneally, Barry Conneally and Michael Gibbons. Robert Molloy, Anthony Divilly, Walter Burke.

U14 Boys

Congratulations to our U14 boys who had a 5-3 to 4-5 victory over Oranmore in the League. Well done to all concerned.

Update - w/e 17th April 2011

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+ U14 Feile Na Nog

Our U14 boys played in the Feile Na Nog blitz on Saturday last which was hosted by Williamstown. We were victorious in the 1st game beating Williamstown 3-6 to 1-2. In round 2 we had a victory over Dunmore with the final score Glenamaddy 1-14 Dunmore 1-2. Our next opponents were St. Brendans and this game finished with Glenamaddy 3-4 to St. Brendans 0-6 resulting in us qualifying for the semi final where we played a strong Monivea side who had a comfortable victory over us. We thank the management team of Pat Geraghty, Christy Dolan, Michael Heneghan and Des Joyce and a special word of thanks to the players and the parents who supported us on he day. A special thanks to Williamstown for their hospitability.

Our U14 boys play Mountbellew/Moylough on Friday April 22nd in Glenamaddy at 7.

+ U16 boys

Our U16 boys drew with Dunmore in the 3rd round of the league with the score ending at 0-6 each. We play Athenry at home on Tuesday next 26th April.

+ Na Gleannta Fixture.

Good luck to the Na Gleannta minor team who play Kilkerrin/Clonberne this Wednesday in Clonberne at 7, in the North Minor B2 League.

+ Internediate Team.

Our Intermediate Team travelled to Spiddal on Sunday last for the 2nd round of the league. We lost 4-10 to 2-7. Spiddal led 2-7 to 1-5 at half time. At one stage Spiddal were 8 points ahead but we managed to claw back their lead to a single point. This is a great positive aspect that we can build on from this game but our own indiscipline cost us dear!!
We play St. Brendans in the next round.
Team : Barry Curtin 1-1, Noel Fahy, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Luke Conneally, Aidan Hanley, Aaron Hynes 0-2, Aidan Geraghty 0-1, Fionan Keady, Sean Conneally 1-0, /Michael Geraghty, Luke Giblin, Keith Davis, Martin Conneally 0-1, Thomas Curtin 0-2.
Subs: Keith Cunniffe, Anthony Comer, Dereck Miskell, Damien Miskell, Robert Molloy and Michael Gibbons.
We wish a speedy recovery to John Keaveney.

+ Glenamaddy Community School Junior Girls - All Ireland Final

Hard luck to the Glenamaddy Community School Junior Girls who fought gamely against a more skilful Longford side. The girls never lost heart and should be proud of the fact that they represented their school in the best possible manner but were ultimately defeated by the girls of Colaiste Muire Longford

Weekly Update - 6th April

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Our U16 boys drew with Cortoon in the 1st round of the league with the final score 0-12 each. This was a good overall team performance. Team: Cormac Haslam, James Burke, Ross Connolly, Mikie Conneally, Eugene Morgan, Daniel Smith, Jonathan Mannion, Michael Fox 0-7, Lewis Mulherin 0-1, Liam Glynn, Peter T Keaveney, Cathal Hynes, Michael Geary 0-1, Conor Ryan 0-3, Stephen Fox, Subs Liam Glynn, Chris Collins and Liam Burke.

+ U14 Boys

Our U14 boys lost to a stronger Monivea/Abbey team last Friday evening (April 1st with the game ending Monivea/Abbey 4-7 to Glenamaddy 1-4. This was the 1st round of the league. We play Tuam Stars this Friday in Tuam @ 7pm, leaving the square at 6. Your support would really encourage this group of boys.

+ Glory for St Joseph's NS

Congratulations to Glenamaddy N.S who won the Fitzmaurice tournament last week.

+ Glory awaits !!

Congratulations also to Glenamaddy Community School junior girls who secured their place in the All Ireland final by beating Mallow, Co.Cork 1-10 to 1-8. Well done to all concerned.

+ Lotto reminder

Annual lotto ticket are now on sale from any GAA committee member for €90 (this represents a substantial saving on the weekly ticket, yet ensures you are included for EVERY draw) arrangements can be made to pay for the tickets in instalments. Lotto representatives for April are Liam O’Brien, Padraic Molloy and Michael Heneghan.

Weekly Update - 30th March

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*Glenamaddy v Monivea/Abbey

Our Intermediate Team lost out to Monivea/Abbey in the 1st round of the league on Saturday afternoon 25th March. We played against the breeze in the 1st half and Monivea Abbey took advantage to lead 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. Monivea Abbey started much stronger in the 2nd half and quickly added 4 more points to their tally. Glenamaddy failed to recover from this early setback and the game ended with a final score of Monivea/Abbey 1-11 Glenamaddy 0-8. The next league game is against Spiddal on April 16th.

Team: Damien Miskell, Noel Fahy, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Anthony Comer, Aidan Hanley0-1, Aaron Hynes0-1, Shane Mannion 0-1, Keith Davis, Barry Curtin 0-2, Keith Cunniffe 0-1, Sean Conneally, Luke Giblin, Robert Molloy, Subs Used: Michael Geraghty 0-1, Fionan Keady 0-1, Luke Conneally, Michael Gibbons, Anthony Divilly.

*U14 boys

Our U14 boys play Monivea/Abbey on Friday next April 1st in Glenamaddy in the 1st round of the league.

*Lotto.

Representatives for April are Liam O’Brien, Padraic Molloy and Michael Heneghan.
Annual lotto ticket which are now on sale from any of the GAA committee member for €90, arrangements can be made to pay for the tickets in instalments “a nice Mother’s Day gift”.

*Scrap Metal

We are continuing to collect scrap metal as a means of fundraising for the club, we would be very grateful if all our parishioners could have a look around their yards/sheds and any scrap metal e.g cars, machinery, metal, etc collection can be arranged by contacting Mary Davis 087 9767838 or Kevin Duffy 087 2422091. Closing date for collection is April 2nd.

News - March 22nd

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* St Patrick's Day 2011
A special thanks to all who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Mass and to Fr. Mooney and Christina for their help.

* Community Lotto
Congratulations to Mary Fahy, Knockmaskahill who won the €11,000 community lotto on Wednesday 16th March. Mary’s numbers were on an annual lotto ticket which are now on sale from any of the GAA committee members for €90; arrangements can be made to pay for the tickets in instalments “a nice Mother’s Day gift”!

* A date for your diaries
Na Gleannta minor team play Cortoon Shamrocks on March 30th at Brownesgrove at 6:45 pm

* Scrap Metal
Final appeal for scrap collection please contact Kevin 0872422091 or Mary 0879767838 - please make a final effort to seek out any scrap; have a good spring clean of the yard and help the club at the same time!

Glenamaddy Intermediates v. Monivea

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Best of luck to our Intermediate Team who play Monivea/Abbey on Saturday March 26th at 5pm, at the Glenamaddy ground, in the first round of the league (Referee T Keating).
Your support will be greatly appreciated!

News Roundup - March 15th.

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1) Glenamaddy Gents and ladies GAA will take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Mass celebration and would like to take this opportunity to wish all our players, families and supporters a very happy St. Patrick’s Day.

2) Our U16 boys play St. Croans this Wednesday evening (16th March) in a challenge game at the Glenamaddy pitch at 8pm.

3) An understrength Na Gleannta minor team were beaten by Caherlistrane in the 1st round of the league on Sunday last.

4) We are continuing to collect scrap metal as a means of fundraising for the club. We would be very grateful if all our parishioners could have a look around their yards/sheds and collection of any scrap metal e.g cars, machinery, metal, etc. can be arranged by contacting:-

Mary Davis 087 9767838 or Kevin Duffy 087 2422091.

Closing date for collection is April 2nd.

Intermediate Football Championship - Draw

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We have been drawn with Athenry, Williamstown, and Menlough in our group:-

Round 1 will be played on May 14th/15th,
Round 2 will be played on May 28th/29th,
Round 3 will be played on July 2nd/3rd.

2011 Membership due!!

2011-02-17T21:15:00.000Z

Would all existing and new members please note that membership is now due for all club members and players.
Membership can be paid to Alphy O’Brien or any club officer as soon as possible, the rates are as follows:-
Adult players €25 plus €25 insurance.
Juvenile and third level students €1.
Non playing adults €25.
Family membership as follows:- 2 adults and 2 children U16 €50.
2 adults and 3 children U16 €60.
and 2 adults and 4 children €65.

It would be much appreciated if these fees could be paid as soon as possible as they form a major part of our income.
Don't forget you don't have to be a player to be a member, so why not join and show your support in helping to promote football in Glenamaddy and ensure the continuance of the best facilities in Galway!!

Na Gleannta U21s 0 - 9 v. Williamstown 2 - 14 ... 12th February 2011

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An under strength Na Gleannta side lost out to Williamstown in the U21 shield on Saturday afternoon last in Williamstown. Williamstown led 1-9 to 0-3 at half time having played with benefit of a strong breeze on their backs.
In the 2nd half Na Gleannta worked hard but were unable to overcome the lead Williamstown had built up, and the game finished with a final score of Williamstown 2-14 Na Gleannta 0-9.
Keith Davis worked hard for Na Gleannta scoring 7pts, with Padraig Ward, Michael Gibbons and Fergal Dowd giving good performances also. We wish Williamstown well in the remainder of the competition and thank Aidan Geraghty, Cathal Dowd, Enda Kilcommins and David Burke for their commitment to this group of players.
Team : Tommy Curley 0-1, Jason Kelly, Peter Lohan, Paddy Kelly, Sean Donoghue, Padraig Ward, Michael Gibbons, Patrick Conneally, Luke Conneally, Gerard Nolan 0-1, Fergal Dowd, Ben Conneally, Niall Miskell, Keith Davis 0-7, Mark Conneally.
Subs: Kenneth Keaveney and Nigel Fahy.

Scrap Metal Fundraising Collection

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The club is undertaking a Scrap Metal Fundraising Collection.

WHEN : Fri 11th & Sat 12th February.
WHERE : Glenamaddy GAA Sports ground.
PLEASE BRING: scrap cars, old machinery, scrap steel, copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminium, scaffolding, scrap electric cables, lead, lead acid batteries, electric motors, old radiators, old steel barrels and old steel gates etc.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING : FRIDGES, TELEVISIONS, MICROWAVES, TIMBER, TYRES etc,

METAL ONLY!

COLLECTION: can also be arranged by phone or text to Kevin 087 2422091 / Mary 087 9767838 or email secretary.glenamaddy.galway@gaa.ie.

If you have any queries please contact Kevin or Mary. Thanking you in advance for your support

Na Gleannta U21 v St Gabriels

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Na Gleannta U21 1 - 8 St Gabriels 3 - 8

Na Gleannta U21 bowed out of the 1st round of the Super Valu North U21 Championship when they were beaten by St. Gabriel’s last Saturday 5th February at The Glenamaddy Ground; the game finishing St Gabriels 3-8 to Na Gleannta 1-8.
This was a hard fought game with both teams having periods of domination. St. Gabriel’s led 2-5 to 1-4 at half time with Na Gleannta’s goal coming from Dean O’Rourke and the 4 points from Keith Davis. In the 2nd half St. Gabriel’s took firm control of the game when they scored a third goal and this left Na Gleannta struggling in many areas throughout the pitch. The game was now over as a contest. Na Gleannta scored 4 more points 1 from Fergal Dowd and the other 3 from Keith Davis. Thanks to the management team of Aidan Geraghty, Cathal Dowd, Enda Kilcommins and David Burke and to all who supported the team on the day.
Team : Tommy Curley, Edward Cuddy, Sam McCaul, Jason Kelly, Padraic Ward, Peter Lohan, Michael Gibbons, Barry Conneely, Patrick Conneally, Keith Davis 0-7, Luke Conneally, Dean O’Rourke 1-0, Gerard Nolan, Niall Miskell, Fergal Dowd 0-1, Subs used : Mark Conneally and Paddy Kelly.

Na Gleannta U21 fixture

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Na Gleannta U21s play St Gabriels in the Preliminary round of the Super Valu North U21 B Championship this coming Saturday, February 5th, at 2 p.m. at the Glenamaddy ground. Please come along and give some rousing support for this must win fixture.

2010 AGM

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After being postponed from 18th December, due to bad weather, the 2010 AGM was held at the clubhouse on Saturday 8th January.

Michael Curtin opened the well attended meeting with a prayer for all deceased family, relatives and friends of members who had died during the past 12 months.

Secretary Mary Davis then gave an account of the club's activities throughout the year. She thanked all under-age management teams and congratulated the U12 boys who won the North Championship, and the U13s who won the North League Final. She also congratulated the U14 team who reached the league and championship semi-finals; the U15s who reached the North Board League final, and the U16s who reached the Shield Final.
Mary went on to congratulate Cathal Hynes who won the Galway Feile Skills Competition and thanked James Burke, Cathal Hynes, Liam Glynn and Peter Thomas Keaveney who attended the U14 Development Squad, and Michael Fox and Cormac Raftery who attended the U16 Development Squad.
Mary included in her report the Minor and U21 panel amalgamation with Glinsk, under the name Na Gleannta, which proved to be a very successful union, enabling players from both clubs to get more match experience within their relevant age groupings. She thanked Paul Devlin, Stephen Neary, Sean Dowd, Trevor Nolan and Aidan Geraghty for the work which they had put into this group of young players.

Mary's report further noted that the Junior team had to withdraw early from the competition due to being unable to field a team! Also that 2010 had been a difficult year for the Intermediates culminating in their relegation to Intermediate B. Many would say that they had been unfortunate in losing 4 games by a single point, but throughout the season the panel had suffered from the loss of several players through injury. Mary thanked the management team of Pat Connolly, Aidan Burke and Paul Devlin for their commitment to this team, and also the physios, Ruth Costello and Brid Connolly.
A special thanks was made to all players, supporters and managements teams for their level of discipline throughout the year. Further thanks were made to the pitch committee for their continued good work on the pitch which helped to ensure that it was maintained to a high standard throughout the year, and also to Kenneth Davis and Declan McDermott for their work both on the pitch and the surrounding grounds.

Mary thanked Glenman Construction Corporation, the club's main sponsor, for their financial assistance and support over the last number of years, and wished Michael Conneally and family every success in 2011.

The secretary extended her gratitude to Fr. Mooney, Solas Magazine, and The Tuam Herald for kindly publishing club notes throughout the year.

Mary concluded her report by thanking all club members and officers that she had worked with, and also all who had helped her during the year, and wished all players, supporters, friends and associates a very successful 2011.

Kevin Duffy, Treasurer, then went on to present a detailed balance sheet and he spoke of the ongoing costs of running the club. Kevin stressed that for 2011 it would be necessary to make attempts to reduce all spending within the club wherever possible. The huge annual cost of electricity must be reduced and this will involve close monitoring of the usage of the floodlights at the pitch by all who avail of the facilities.
Kevin thanked all who rented hoarding on the pitch in 2010, and he also thanked those who support and promote the weekly Lotto, and asked for the continued support of all for this invaluable source of income in the future.

In his address, club Chairman Michael Curtin thanked all members and players for their commitment to the club. He thanked Glenman Corporation for their sponsorship, and all who have sponsored various items throughout the year. He also thanked the pitch committee for their continued work, and also the local schools, the Lotto supporters, and all who helped in various ways throughout the year. Also his fellow officers for their support and commitment. Michael thanked all who helped in any way throughout the year, which included linesmen, umpires, coaches, managers, players, supporters, members and to all who helped make the fundraising "Night at the Dogs" such a success. Michael felt that the club was indeed struggling for numbers in certain areas but that the number of young players at different age groups throughout the club was encouraging. The issue of numbers and lack of same in certain areas was debated and it was agreed that much more discussion would need to take place in the coming year.

The election of officers then took place:-

Patron Fr. Paddy Mooney
President Seamus Walsh
Vice Presidents Padraic Keady, Mattie Potter and Pat Glavey
Chairman Michael Curtin
Vice Chairman Aidan Geraghty
Secretary Mary Davis
Assistant Secretary David Burke
Treasurer Kevin Duffy
Asst Treasurer and Registrar Alphy O'Brien
PRO Mary Davis & Rynn Kemp
Delegate to County Board Michael Curtin & Mary Davis
Delegate to North Board GPC Padraic Keady
Delegate to Peile na Nog Paddy Conneally
Youth Officer Paddy Conneally
Coaching Officer Patricia Keady
Substance Abuse Officer John Quinn
Maintain Web Site Rynn Kemp

Michael Curtin thanked all who atended the meeting and called upon Seamus Walsh to close the meeting with a prayer. This concluded the business of the meeting.

NEW WEB SITE - AN APOLOGY

2011-01-24T11:37:00.000Z

Just an apology!

Due to some technical problems (now resolved), if you tried to visit our new website (address on post below) over the weekend you may not have been able to view it properly. Hopefully this is now sorted and the site should be able to be viewed OK now.

Don't forget your suggestions will be most welcomed.

Good luck!

New web site!!

2011-01-22T15:47:00.001Z

Finally we have got our new website off the ground!!

This blog will continue with ongoing news and match reports, etc. with the website being used as a more permanent vehicle to promote GAA in Glenamaddy.

At present the website is a "work in progress," and any comments, suggestions or ideas for further development would be most appreciated. There is a link to enable e-mail suggestions on the home page of the site which can be viewed at:-

www.glenamaddygaa.ie

We hope you will enjoy our new site; please tell others if you do, and us if you don't, or there are any omissions/errors or ideas you would like to see incorporated!!

Happy Christmas

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Happy Christmas to all our readers worldwide from all the players and officials of Glenamaddy GAA Club, and we wish you and health, wealth and happiness in 2011.

No play today!!

2010-12-03T13:25:00.000Z

A couple of photos to show you the GAA pitch under a blanket of snow - seems a long time since those warm spring days!

Glenamaddy GAA goes to the dogs!!

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Glenamaddy GAA and Glenamaddy/Williamstown Ladies Club joined forces for a fundraiser at the dogs on Friday 27th November.
A great night was enjoyed at The Sportsground, Galway for an evening of greyhound racing. Well done to everybody who travelled despite the harsh weather conditions.

Giving a flavour of the evening in a very cosy stadium at The Sportsground, Galway.

Sincere thanks to all who sponsored advertisements for the booklet and congratulations to the winners of the €1000 prize - Kathleen and John Hegarty of Williamstown. €100 prizes went to:- Padraic Keady, Parkroe; Mary trenay, Cashel; Bridie Dolan Comer, Boyounagh; John Madden, Lerhin and Tom Quinn, Galway.

November update

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North Board League Final U13 boys

Glenamaddy 1 - 10 Headford 2 - 3

Congratulations to our U13 boys who beat Headford at Monivea on Sunday 31st October to take the North Board League title. In a hard fought game the boys were leading 1 - 6 to 1 - 2 at half time with the goal coming from Ryan McHugh; Glan dominated the midfield with Colm Fallona and Michael Geary ensuring the forwards had a steady supply of ball.

At the beginning of the second half Glan scored the first two points to put them six points ahead. Headford then began to apply the pressure but thanks to the skill of goalkeeper Cormac Haslam they weren't able to overhaul the Glenamaddy side. Eventually Glenamaddy managed to close out the game to take the title.

Zac Conneally, Mark Dolan, James Dillon and Jack Divilly worked hard throughout the game and Colm Fallon gave a Man of the Match performance.

An excellent team performance from a group of players who have a 100% record in this competition. Well done to the management team of Jerry Fallon and Padraic Glynn.

Thanks to the Oakland Hotel for providing food and refreshments to the team, and a specila thanks to all the parents and supporters who supported the team on Final Day.

Panel: Cormac Haslam, Zac Conneally, Mark Dolan, James Dillon, Sean Raftery, Jack Divilly, Aidan Keaveney, Colm Fallon 0 - 3, Michael Geary 0 - 2, Padraic Raftery, Stephen Glynn, Shay Connolly, Michael Heneghan 0 -1, Eddie Walsh(Capt) 0 - 3, Ryan McHugh 1 - 1,

Subs: Declan Smith, Kellen Davis.

Coiste Peile Na N-og Team award

Congratulations to the U12 team who won the Coiste Peile Na N-og taem award for 2010 in recognition of the success of the team. Well done to the team managers, panel, and families involved.

Father Paddy Mooney

Congratulations to Father Mooney on celebrating 40 years in the priesthood. A very enjoyable evening was held in the Community Centre on Friday 26th to mark this special occasion. Thanks to all who worked so hard to put on a great evening.

U13s success

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Well done to our U13 boys who qualified for the semi-final of the county league by beating St. Gabriels 1-9 to 0-5 in the 5^th game of the league.

Panel: Cormac Haslam, Zac Conneally, Mark Dolan, James Dillon, Damien Smith, Jack Divilly, Aidan Keaveney, Colm Fallon, Michael Geary, Padraic Geraghty, Stephen Glynn 0-1, Sean Raftery, Michael Heneghan, Eddie Walsh 1-2, Shay Connolly, Declan Smith, Ryan McHugh and Keelan Davis.

Their next game is against Ballinasloe on Sunday next Oct 24^th @ 11.30 in Clonbern in the county league semi-final. Please try and support this great bunch of lads - the future of Glenamaddy football.

Na Gleannta minors final fixture v. Caherlistrane

2010-10-19T10:54:00.000+01:00

Na Gleannta minors lost to a much stronger Caherlistrane team in the play off of the minor league on Sunday last. Thanks to the players and the management team of Paul Devlin and Stephen Neary.

Carna Cashel v Glenamaddy - result

2010-10-19T10:53:00.000+01:00

Carna Cashel 1 - 12 Glenamaddy 2 - 8

Our Intermediate team played their last competitive game for 2010 on Saturday last when they played Carna Cashel in Carna. The game ended on a final score of Carna 1-12 to Glenamaddy 2-8 which resulted in us being relegated to Intermediate B.

We led 1-4 to 0-3 at half time with the goal coming from the boot of Thomas Curtin. Early in the second half Carna scored a point and then a goal to level the game but Glenamaddy came back to force their way into the lead again. Carna then scored another three points but Glenamaddy kept focused and were rewarded with a second goal from Shane Mannion.

Try as they might though Glenamaddy couldn't hold on to the lead and at the final whistle Carna were ahead by 1 point. This was not the first game that had escaped Glenamaddy by one point, it being the third time the Glenamaddy lads had found themselves in this position during the course of the season. This was though one of the better fought games by the team and they should be proud of the effort they put in throughout the year and especially in this final game.

We wish Liam Conneally our vice-captain all the best as he heads to Australia and look forward to his return again to our club in the near future. Thanks to Pat Connolly, Paul Devlin and Aidan Burke for their commitment to this team throughout the championship and league campaign.

Panel: Barry Curtin, Noel Fahy, John Keaveney, Luke Conneally, Aaron Hynes, Aidan Geraghty 0-1, Patrick Conneally, Shane Mannion 1-0, Barry Conneally, Liam Conneally, Aidan Hanley, Sean Conneally, Stephen Joyce, James McHugh, Thomas Curtin 1-6.

Subs used: Fionan Keady 0-1, Kenneth Keaveney, Keith Davis, Anthony Divilly and Michael Geraghty.

Intermediate team fixture

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Our Intermediate Team play Carna Caisheal on Saturday next at 4pm in Carna please support. Best of luck to all involved as we try to finish the season on a high.

U12 BOYS VICTORIOUS

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U12 Boys proudly displaying their trophy at Tuam Stadium last Sunday - 10th October

Pride of place this week goes to our U12 boys who beat St. Brendans 2-10 to 3-5 in the North Board Final last Sunday in Tuam Stadium. St. Brendans led 1-4 to 0-3 at half time after dominating for most of the first half, but in the first 5 minutes of the second half Glenamaddy put their stamp on the game scoring a goal and 2 points which put them in the lead for the first time. Bravely our boys fought hard to keep this lead at all times. Although St.Brendans hit the back of the net on two more occasions they were denied more scores due to the excellent work of goalkeeper Ciaran Feirne.

Glenamaddy had some fine individual displays, and an excellent overall panel display, with names like Mark Dolan, Patrick Raftery, Jack Divilly, Michael Heneghan, Padraic Geraghty and Cormac Haslam making for a bright future for Glenamaddy underage football. Several of this panel are U12 again next year and we wish the panel members involved in the U13 team the best of luck in their competition. A special thanks to Pat Geraghty, Alphy O’Brien, Pat Collins and Michael Heneghan for training this team and also to the parents and supporters for their continued involvement and support throughout the year. The team travelled home to a warm welcome en-route from proud supporters who had lit fires to mark this great win. The panel and supporters continued their celebrations in the Oakland hotel where hot food was served. Thanks again to all concerned.

Panel: Ciaran Feirne, Danny O’Rourke, Cormac Haslam 0 -1, Niall Conneally, Patrick Raftery, Mark Dolan 1-3, Conor Raftery, Sean Raftery, Padraic Geraghty 1-1, MacDara Geraghty, Jack Divilly, Damien Smith 0-1, Darragh Keaveney, Michael Heneghan 0 - 4, Joseph Hegarthy, Thomas O'Brien, Darragh Feirne, Oisin Burke and Eoin Collins.

Update - recent events

2010-10-06T17:12:00.000+01:00

Well done to our U13 boys who had a double victory last week. They played Williamstown on Wednesday evening finishing on a score of Glenamaddy 2-10 Williamstown 0-8, and then on Friday evening they won against Headford with the final score Glenamaddy 4-7 Headford 3-4.
Our U12s play St.Brendans on Sunday next in the U12 county final in Tuam Stadium at 2.30pm. Please support this panel of young players. Best of luck to all concerned.

Congratulations to Williamstown minors on winning the county B minor final on Sunday last and to Gary Kelly who was the Galway Bay Man of the Match.

General Meeting - Thursday 7th Oct

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Please note there will be a:-

General Meeting at the clubhouse at 21:00 on Thursday 7th October

Agenda

Minutes of last meeting
Matters arising
Finance/fundraising
Pitch development
Correspondence
Team reports
Reports from County Board
AOB

U12 and U13 Boys League results - weekend of 11/12 Sept 2010

2010-09-15T10:17:00.000+01:00

Well done to our U13 boys who had a 3-8 to 4-3 win over Caherlistrane in the league.

Our U12 boys had a comfortable victory over Kilconly also in the league and play Killererin in the next round this coming Sunday (Sept. 19th) @ 11.00 in Glenamaddy.

Update for August

2010-09-15T10:12:00.001+01:00

10th August 2010

Our U16 team lost to Craughwell in the Shield final in what could only be described as a very intense game of football. The teams were level at half time 2-3 each and with the lead swinging first in favour of one side and then the other, it was Craughwell who managed to shade it in the end.

Well done to the management team and the panel and thanks to all who supported the team.

Panel Daniel Smith, Stephen Fox, Ben Conneally, Paddy Kelly, Peter T Keaveney, Ross Connolly 2-0, Eugene Morgan, Cormac Raftery 1-1, Feargal Dowd, Jonathan Mannion, Michael Fox 0-2, Mark Conneally, Cathal Hynes 0-1, Conor Ryan 0-2, John Nolan 1-0, Subs used Liam Glynn 1-0, Michael Conneally, Padraic Dillon

14th August 2010

Hard luck to our intermediate team who bowed out of the championship when they were beaten by Oughterard; the game finishing on a scoreline of 1-8 to 0-10. Oughterard led 1-6 to 0-6 at half time and while they only added two more points to this in the second half Glenamaddy were unable to capitalise on this. Our backs put in a tremendous effort at all times throughout the game and when Glan decided to play the football that they are capable of and with the dangerous combination of James McHugh and Tomas Curtin up front, at times it looked like we could win this game.

Thanks to all the panel and the management team for their efforts and to all who travelled to Pearse Stadium to support the team.

Panel : Dereck Miskell, Aaron Hynes, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Sean Conneally, Aidan Hanley, Keith Cunniffe, Aidan Geraghty (capt), Fionan Keady, Lam Conneally, James McHugh 0-1,Barry Conneely 0-1, Stephen Joyce, Barry Curtin 0-3, Thomas Curtin 0-5. Subs used Noel Fahy & Luke Conneally. Robert Molloy, Keith Davis, Kenneth Keaveney Eamon Gannon

U12 Boys

The U12 boys had a 0-7 to 0-5 victory over Menlough in the 1^st round of the league.

Well done to our U12 boys who had a comfortable win over Milltown in the 3^rd round of the league.

Panel : Ciaran Feirne, Darragh Feirne, Patrick Raftery, Sean Raftery, Mark Dolan, Padraic Geraghty, MacDara Geraghty, Jack Divilly, Niall Finnegan, Cormac Haslam, Joseph Hegarty, Michael Heneghan, Gerard Duane, Niall Conneally, Danny O’Rourke, Darragh Keaveney, Thomas O’ Brien, Conor Raftery, Damien Smith, Eoin Collins.

Meeting - 15/7/10

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Please note, there will be a GAA club meeting on Thursday July 15th @ 9.30 in the Clubhouse - all are welcome.

Thanks!

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Thanks to Cortoon and Kilconly GAA clubs for taking part in the U8/U10 blitz that was held in our club last Saturday and a special word of thanks to the parents who did the catering on the day.
Thanks to Creggs and Kilkerrin / Clonbern for the challenge games against our Intermediate team last weekend.

Great escape!!

2010-06-16T22:48:00.002+01:00

Glenamaddy 1 - 11 Killererin 0 - 14

Glenamaddy emerged from this close fought encounter with a creditable draw after never really looking to be in contention. Killererin started brightly, but were thwarted by the Glan goalkeeper in the first minute when a goal seemed certain. They also missed a further two easy points and should have been 5 points up with only minutes gone. The luck was with Glenamaddy though, as although Killererin soon found themselves 3 points clear they were never really able to dominate the scoring, although they always looked the most dangerous side.

If determination could win the game!!

By half time the score stood at Glenamaddy 0 - 4 Killererin 0 - 5 so all to play for.

Great skills

Could the managers weave their magic though? What do they say at half time? Does this picture give us a clue?

It all looks very relaxed!!

As the second half wore on it looked increasingly likely that Killererin were going to steal the honours as they gradually racked up a 5 point lead as Glenamaddy looked increasingly uncompetitive!

Killererin player able to take ball unopposed!!

Again though Glenamaddy dug deep and found strength and inspiration from somewhere as they gradually clawed their way back into the game to close out a nervous draw almost on the final whistle.

Focus and determination see Glenamaddy through to a draw

Next game: v. Kilconly on Saturday - see post dated 15th June

Galway v. Sligo

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Tickets for the Galway v Sligo game can be booked from Mary Davis. Closing date Mon June 21st

All-Ireland medal winner

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Congratulations to Meagan Heneghan on winning an All Ireland medal with the County U14 girls.
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Go Games at Milltown.

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Thanks to Milltown for their hospitality when they held the Go Games for our U8 and U10 boys last Sunday afternoon. Well done to all our players who acquitted themselves well. Thanks to all parents who supported and encouraged these young players and to their management team.
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U14s qualify for semis.

2010-06-15T09:41:00.000+01:00

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Our U14 boys qualified for the league semi final when they had a good victory over Killererin with the game ending Glenamaddy 3-10 to Killererin 2-10.

Team : Cormac Haslam, Ryan McHugh, James Burke, Micheal Conneally, Zac Conneally, Peter Thomas Keaveney, Shay Connolly, Liam Glynn, Michael Geary 0-1, Padraic Geraghty, Colm Fallon 0-1, Stephen Fox 0-2, Eddie Walsh 0-4, Cathal Hynes 3-2, Stephen Glynn.

League semi-final in Renmore on Saturday next @ 12 against Renvyle. Best of luck lads support appreciated.

Kilconly clash

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Glenamaddy 0 - 10 Kilconly 0 - 11

An under strength Glenamaddy side lost to Kilconly in the 3rd round of the league last Friday evening. This was not a game for the faint hearted and our lads worked hard throughout the game but thanks to a disallowed goal Kilconly were victorious with the final score Kilconly 0-11 Glenamaddy 0-10.

Team : Dereck Miskell, Patrick Conneally, John Keaveney, Aaron Hynes, Noel
Fahy, Aidan Hanley, Keith Cunniffe, Aidan Geraghty 0-1, Fionan Keady 0-1,
Liam Conneally, Sean Conneally, Barry Conneely 0-1, Barry Curtin 0-1,
Micheal Geraghty, Tomas Curtin 0-6, Subs Keith Davis, Tiernan Walsh and Luke
Conneally.

Upcoming fixtures

The next game is in the 4th round of the Sweeney Oil League Group C this Wednesday evening at the Glenamaddy ground at 7:45pm when we play Killererin, and then ...
...we play Kilconly on Saturday evening at 7pm at the Kilconly ground.

St Joseph's NS news

2010-06-10T12:35:00.001+01:00

Congratulations to the boys of St. Josephs National School, Glenamaddy, on winning the Cumhainn na mbhun Scoil 9-a-side competition on Wednesday last when they beat Kilconly 5-10 to 4-10 in the final. Well done to all concerned.

VHI Cul Camp

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GAA VHI Cul Camp takes place this year in Glenamaddy from Monday July 5th to Friday July 9th. Forms will be available at all primary schools or places can be booked on-line at www.vhiculcamps.gaa.ie For further information contact Patricia Keady or Michael Curtin camp coordinators.
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Victory over Williamstown

2010-06-10T12:28:00.001+01:00

Glenamaddy 0 - 14 Williamstown 0 - 7

Congratulations to our Intermediate footballers who had a 0-14 to 0-7 victory over near neighbours Williamstown in the 2nd round of the championship. We led 0-6 to 0-4 at half time and took control of the game thereafter, using the wind to the advantage that Williamstown were unable during the first half. For long periods of the 2nd half Glenamaddy dominated, and finished the game as worthy winners.

This was a great team performance with all players showing great skill and commitment. Congratulations to Stephen Joyce who was chosen as the Galway Bay Man of the Match. Well done to the management Team of Pat Connolly and selectors Aidan Burke and Paul Devlin.

Team : Dereck Miskell, Patrick Conneally, John Keaveney, Aaron Hynes, Sean Conneally, Aidan Hanley, Keith Cunniffe, Aidan Geraghty, Fionan Keady, Liam Conneally, Micheal Geraghty 0-2, Barry Conneely 0-1, Stephen Joyce 0-3, Tomas Giblin 0-3, Tomas Curtin 0-5.
Subs used: Barry Curtin, Noel Fahy and Enda Burke.
Rest of panel: Keith Davis, Tiernan Walsh, Luke Conneally and Damien Miskell.

Our next game is against Kilconly this Friday at the Glenamaddy ground at 8 pm in the 3rd round of the league. Referee N. Larkin.
Good luck to the lads.

Intermediate Championship 1st Round - Glenamaddy 0 - 8 Monivea/Abbey - 0 - 15

2010-05-25T16:41:00.000+01:00

Thomas Curtin scores another point for Glenamaddy.

Playing under bright sunshine at Tuam Stadium Glenamaddy failed to match the fabulous weather as they gave a lacklustre display to their travelling fans. The lads themselves will, of course, be disappointed as Monivea/Abbey were there for the taking, yet somehow Glenamaddy seemed to run out of ideas and ultimately ran out of steam as Monivea/Abbey over-ran them towards the end of the game.

Barry Curtin in action

Quickly falling behind by a point Glenamaddy fought spiritedly and soon found themselves in a 0 - 4 to 0 - 1 lead. A succession of frees then saw Glenamaddy go into a 5 point lead as accurate kicking from Thomas Curtin put them into a dominant position.

Another point 'in the bag'

Monivea/Abbey were not to be underestimated though as they fought doggedly back and put the Glenamaddy defence under a huge amount of pressure. For long spells at the end of the first half Glenamaddy were unable to break out of their own half and at half time the score stood at Glenamaddy 0 - 7 Monivea/Abbey 0 - 5. All to play for in the second half!

The second half though begun as the first had finished, with Glenamaddy soaking up the pressure - Monivea/Abbey were unable though to assert themselves fully and the best Glenamaddy attack for a good while saw skillful play from Tomas Giblin lead Glenamaddy into a more positive and purposeful period of play.

That though was pretty much it for Glenamaddy's aspirations as try as they might they could not withstand the final onslaught from Monivea/Abbey. Adding only one more point during the whole of the second half to Monivea/Abbey's ten, they saw their first half two point lead totally annihilated.

Glenamaddy ultimately paid the price for being unable to score from open play, and more costly still not making sufficient accurate passes. Time and again possession was lost cheaply to poor passing in their own half, and this led to Monivea/Abbey being able to make good use of the territorial advantage this afforded them.

Some more of the action:-

Glenamaddy's next game is against Williamstown, again at Tuam Stadium, this Sunday at 6:30 pm

General Meeting - Monday 17th May

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Please note:

A general meeting will be held in the clubhouse on Monday 17th May at 9:00pm.
The agenda is as follows:-

Minutes of last meeting
Matters arising
Finance
Mission statement
Correspondence
Summer Camp
Lotto - County Board
Team reports
AOB

All members are welcome to attend.

U14s fixture v. St Kerrills

2010-05-14T20:41:00.000+01:00

Against what appeared to be a bigger stronger outfit the Glenamaddy U14 boys proved that size doesn't matter!

In a skillful and fast moving display the Glenamaddy lads showed that enthusiasm, teamwork and skill will always win the day as they rattled the score along. Early pressure was soon rewarded as they marched into a 1 - 2 lead before St Kerrills began to show some attacking flair. However they were kept out by Glenamaddy who soon broke out to push the score along again.

Indeed so dominant were Glenamaddy by now, that it was fully twenty minutes before the St Kerrills lads managed a score. St Kerrills then scored two goals in very quick succession to trim their arrears to 3 - 5 to 2 - 0. This, pretty much, was the end of the St K's resistance and at half time the score stood at Glenamaddy 3 - 7, St Kerrills 2 - 0.

The second half saw the longest barren period of the game as it took Glenamaddy 6 minutes to convert pressure into points. They had peppered the St K's goal but a flurry of wides was their only reward. Eventually, though, their persistance and dominance paid off as they finally finished the game out of sight of the St K's lads with the score ending at Glenamaddy 6 - 12 to St Kerrills 2 -2.

If this is a glimpse of the future of Glenamaddy football then there are some exciting times ahead.

Well done lads!

Intermediate Championship 1st Round

2010-05-13T20:39:00.000+01:00

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We have just been informed that our first round fixture in the 2010 Intermediate Championship will be played on Sunday 23rd May.

Opponents: Monivea/Abbey
Venue: Tuam Stadium
K.O. 19:00

Make a note in your diary now!!
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Cul camp - 2010

2010-05-13T20:23:00.000+01:00

The Glenamaddy GAA VHI Cul Camp takes place this year from Monday 5^th July to Friday 9^th July.
Forms will be available shortly contact Patricia Keady or Michael Curtin the camp co-ordinators for more details.

Forthcoming fixtures

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Please note that our U14 boys will play St. Kerrill’s on Friday evening @ 7pm at the Glenamaddy ground.
Our Intermediate team play St. James on Friday evening @ 7.45pm in Mervue in the 3^rd round of the league.

Your support would be appreciated for both these teams.

A reminder :- U8,U10 and U12 boys training on Monday evening @ 7pm.

Na Gleannta v. Kilkerrin/Clonberne 12th May

2010-05-13T11:14:00.001+01:00

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So near, yet so far!!

In a thrilling encounter last night Na Gleannta just failed to overcome Kilkerrin/Clonberne by a scoreline of 0 -10 to 1 - 9. That scoreline however does not reflect the drama of the second half as Na Gleannta clawed their way back from a 7 point deficit at one stage to within a point of levelling the game.

Concentration

Na Gleannta had the better of the opening minutes of the game, but were unable to convert this into points before Kilkerrin/Clonberne took the initiative and Na Gleannta were ultimately fortunate still to be in contention at half time with the score standing at 0 - 3 to 0 - 6.

Skill - hand pass - going

Skill - hand pass - gone

The second half began with Kilkerrin/Clonberne again piling on the pressure with a further point and a goal to hold what they must have thought was by now an unassailable 7 point lead. Through determination, tenacity, concentration and great skill the Na Gleannta lads set out to prove otherwise and through a succession of points from Keith Davis, Michael Gibbons and Cillian Raftery were within a single point of levelling the game with just a minute to play.

Determination

In a rare chance within the last twenty minutes of the game Kilkerrin/Clonberne managed to grab possession and finally kill off the Na Gleannta charge with a final point right on the whistle to secure a two point win.

Determination

Tenacity

Concentration and skill

Determination

A great evenings entertainment. Na Gleannta's customary gutsy fight in the second half just failing to take the spoils - stick with the attributes shown in the photos though and a more focussed first half will see Na Gleannta as a mighty force to be reckoned with!!

Challenge match Glenamaddy v Williamstown

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A close fought game between old rivals Glenamaddy and Williamstown finished in a single point victory for the men of Glenamaddy at the Williamstown ground on Saturday evening, May 1st.

Determination etched on the players faces.

A closely fought game was enjoyed by the spectators as both teams kept the score line ticking over as the players showed great determination and tenacity encouraged by their coaches.

Fair odds?

Speaking to a Williamstown supporter at the end of the game to ascertain the score was illuminating. Having missed the opening of the game the scoring was so free flowing and the play so competitive and the teams well matched that it was difficult to work out just who was in the lead. The Williamstown supporters comment was "I should say the score was close, but it was only a challenge game!" ONLY a challenge game! Both teams showed there is no such thing; every ball was fiercely competed over, encouragement from the Glenamaddy coaches was vociferous and the result was important.

A closely fought high ball.

Still though I couldn't find out the final score for which I apologise - suffice to say though Glenamaddy won with a fine spirited performance by the single point. Well done lads!

A study in concentration.

Overdue update - 2 - information for week ending 18th April

2010-04-24T10:41:00.000+01:00

Our U14 boys, took part in the Feile competition, on Saturday last which was hosted by Williamstown. We won 2 games but lost to St.Gabriels in the final game, 2-8 to 1-5. A special thanks to all parents who supported the panel and to Williamstown for their hospitality.
Congratulations to Cathal Hynes who won the Galway Feile skills competition in Tuam on Sunday. Well done Cathal.
Our Junior team played what could certainly be described as a game of two halves on Friday evening last against Tuam Stars in the 3rd round of the junior B league. Tuam led 0-9 to 0-3 at half time with Glenamaddy struggling in many areas of the field. However our team produced a brilliant 2nd half to be worthy winners at the end with the final score 1-13 to 0-13. Team : Martin Donnegan, Patrick Conneally, Aidan Potter, Luke Conneally, Anthony Comer, Sean Conneally 0-2, Noel Fahy, Michael Geraghty 1-1, Stephen Joyce 0-1, Eamonn Gannon, Keith Davis 0-5, Robert Molloy, Cillian Raftery, Martin Conneally 0-3, Damien Potter 0-1. Subs used: Fionan Keady, Niall Miskell and Michael Gibbons. Remainder of panel Paul Dolan & Michael Burke.
Our Intermediate team had a hard earned victory when they beat Menlough on Sunday afternoon with the game finishing on a final score of 0-11 to 0-9. This was a tough game with all players giving of their all and their mentors can feel proud of the team spirit that was shown throughout the 70 minutes. The supporters were kept on a knife edge and could not relax till the sound of the final whistle. Well done lads. Team : Dereck Miskell, Aidan Hanley, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Tomas Giblin, Enda Burke, Aaron Hynes, Aidan Geraghty 0-1, Shane Mannion 0-1, Fionan Keady 0-1, Sean Conneally, Liam Conneally 0-2, Stephen Joyce, Michael Geraghty 0-1, Tomas Curtin 0-5. Subs used : Barry Curtin & Keith Cunniffe. Rest of panel Damien Miskell, Luke Conneally and Keith Davis.

Overdue update -1 - information for week-ending 11th April

2010-04-24T10:34:00.000+01:00

Due to a combination of visiting family and man flu (Oh and the volcanic ash issue - everybody else uses that as an excuse!!) updates have been lacking over the last few days, so forgive the tardiness of the following information.

Congratulations to our U14 boys who had a good victory over Kilkerrin/Clonbern in the U14 league on April 8th at Glenamaddy. This was a game that Glenamaddy took control of from the start and continued to dominate throughout. Some great scoring opportunities were capitalised on from the boot of Cathal Hynes who had a final score tally of 2-7 at the end of the game. Well done to all concerned. Team : Cormac Haslam, Seamus Comer, James Burke, James Dillon, Zac Conneally, Colum Fallon, Mark Dolan, Peter Thomas Keaveney (capt) 1-0, Michael Geary 0-3, Stephen Glynn, Liam Glynn 0-1, Michael Conneally, Stephen Fox 1-1, Cathal Hynes 2-7, Eddie Walsh 1-1. Subs Shay Connolly, Damien Smith, Ryan McHugh, Padraic Geraghty, Aidan Keaveney, Eugene Morgan, Sean Raftery, David Ryan, Michael Heneghan, Jack Divilly, Declan Smith and Keelan Davis.
Na Gleannta minor team had a hard fought victory over Headford in the 3rd of the league. This was a game that kept supporters on their toes till the final whistle, with Na Gleannta worth winners by the narrowest of margins. Final score Na Gleannta 1-14 Headford 3-7.
Our Intermediate team were beaten by Corofin senior team in the 2nd round of the Sweeney Oil competition. We play Menlough on Sunday next @3pm in the 2nd round of the league. This is a home game your support would be welcome.
Well done to the community games indoor soccer team who won the Connacht U14 title. Congratulations to all concerned.

Corofin 4 - 11 Glenamaddy 1 - 5

2010-04-10T22:29:00.000+01:00

Both the weather and Corofin comprehensively outshone Glenamaddy this afternoon at the Belclare GAA ground in this Sweeney Oil League Group 3 clash. In spite of the fine weather Glenamaddy were frustrated at a much delayed start after a late change of venue, but were however able to snatch the lead early on before relinquishing almost total control to a clever Corofin side who played out the first half almost entirely in the Glenamaddy half taking the half-time whistle holding an easy 0 - 1 to 3 - 7 advantage.

Facing a seemingly insurmountable hurdle Glenamaddy took to the field for the second half, on this hottest day of the year, with a positive attitude. Although soon falling a further two points behind, a couple of tactical changes and player substitutions saw Glenamaddy begin to claw their way back.

They enjoyed a 'purple patch' scoring a goal and a further three points unanswered before Corofin again regained their composure and saw out the rest of the game with no real further threat to their dominance from a tiring Glenamaddy side.

Although the final result was never in doubt and Corofin were worthy and deserved winners how different might the result have been if the Glenamaddy side had not had such a huge first half deficit to over come? After all the second half scoreline was Corofin 1 - 4 to Glenamaddy 1 - 4 !!

A much improved second half sees Glenamaddy do themselves justice.

Na Gleannta 1 - 14 Headford 3 - 7

2010-04-08T20:50:00.011+01:00

Having missed the first half due to a combination of losing my glasses and some confusion over the starting time it was a pleasure to arrive with the second half about to start and the scoreline reading Na Gleannta 0 - 9 to Headford's 1 - 2.

Apparently the start time had been changed by 30 minutes to allow for a quick getaway to watch the Man Utd v. Bayern Munich game. But if it was excitement, tension and 'edge-of-the-seat' sport you were after, forget Man Utd, you couldn't have beaten last night's second half for the best sports viewing of the evening!

Plotting Headford's downfall ?

A nail-biting second half saw Na Gleannta slowly lose their advantage, and at one point Headford had established a 3 point lead and things were beginning to look ominous for the Glenamaddy/Glinsk lads.

Tension was high as the two teams exchanged scores in a riveting half and the lead changed repeatedly as the game wore on. The Na Gleannta supporters were chewing their nails to the quick as the final whistle drew near and this tension spilled over on to the pitch as players from both sides realised this was a game that was going to be decided by the closest of margins.

Na Gleannta, though, stuck to the task, and showing great self control kept themselves in touch and with only a few seconds left the scores were equal.

Some of the second half action as Na Gleannta go on the attack

With the last kick of the game Na Gleannta were able to secure a first rate victory that brought smiles and relief all round the Glenamaddy ground. If Alex Ferguson was looking for superlatives he could have done no better than to have seen the Na Gleannta side last night. Through tenacity, doggedness, determination and a desire to win and not give up until the final whistle was blown they pulled off a famous victory. All credit to them and the management team - well done lads!

All smiles from Club Secretary Mary Davis as she applauds off the Na Gleannta lads after a great victory over Headford.

1.       Feargal Dowd
2.       Jason ~Kelly
3.       Cian Connolly
4.       Edward Cuddy
5.       Peter Lohan
6.       Anthony Comer
7.       Michael Gibbons
8.       Luke Conneally
9.       Patrick Conneally
10.     Dean O’ Rourke
11.    Keith Davis
12.    Donal Dowd
13.    Michael Fox
14.     Cillian Raftery
15.     Tommy Curley
Sub Used: Cormac Raftery

Remainder of Panel: Tomas Dillon, Ross Connolly, Ben Conneally, Cathal Davis, John Nolan, Gerard Nolan, Nigel Fahy.

Mentors: Paul Devlin, Stephen Neary, Aidan Geraghty.

Upcoming fixtures - PLEASE SUPPORT

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Na Gleannta minors play Headford in the North Minor B League Group 2 on Wednesday evening (7th April) at 7pm at the Glenamaddy GAA ground.

U14 team play Kilkerrin/Clonbern in the 1st round of the league at Glenamaddy GAA ground on Friday evening (9th April) at 7pm.

Well done to Kilkerrin/Clonbern on winning the U21 North Board competition recently.
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Glenamaddy 0 - 11 Caherlistrane 0 - 9

2010-04-07T14:46:00.000+01:00

Well done to our Intermediate team who had a good victory over Caherlistrane in the 1st round of the Sweeney Oil Group C on Friday evening last. Glenamaddy led 0-7 to 0-2 at half time and the game finished on a score line of 0-11 to Glenamaddy, 0-9 to Caherlistrane. This was a very good overall team performance and definitely marks a positive start for the management team and their panel of players. Well done to all concerned. Our next outing should be away to Corofin - in the Sweeney Oil Group C - this Saturday (k.o. 17:00) Referee G. Daly

Team :- Dereck Miskell, Aidan Hanley, John Keaveney, Patrick Conneally, Aaron Hynes, Tomas Giblin, Damien Miskell, Aidan Geraghty, Tiernan Walsh, Fionan Keady, Barry Conneely 0-1, Liam Conneally, Stieve Joyce, Michael Geraghty 0-1, Tomas Curtin 0-9,

Subs:- Keith Cunniffe, Sean Conneally, Luke Conneally Niall Miskell Keith Davis

Remainder of panel:- Kieran Smith, Eamonn Gannon.
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Glenamaddy U16 fixture - 1st April

2010-03-28T22:14:00.000+01:00

Please note the following fixture:-

Glenamaddy U16 v. Williamstown U16 - Challenge game

Thursday 1st April @ 7pm

Glenamaddy GAA ground

Referee: Eamonn Flately

Na Gleannta v Cortoon Shamrocks 28th March

2010-03-28T21:00:00.002+01:00

Na Gleannta 0 - 5 Cortoon Shamrocks 1 - 10

Na Gleannta were outclassed in every department this morning at the Glenamaddy ground.

They started brightly but quickly became frayed as they succumbed to a 3 point deficit. Goalmouth action was almost non existent as the Cortoon defence and keeper were barely tested during the first half.

Some rare action in the Cortoon goalmouth during the first half.

Na Gleannta fought tigerishly but some wayward kicking out of hand too frequently handed possession back to Cortoon, and the scoreboard showed a not insurmountable position for Na Gleannta if they could make their trademark second half assault on the opposition.

The second half saw Na Gleannta open much more purposefully and soon they had cut the arrears to just 3 points as they played with much greater fluency and determination. Unfortunately the improvement was not to last and some slick plays by Cortoon soon saw them dominating the game with Na Gleannta missing a hatful of chances to trim the deficit both from frees and from open play.

Na Gleannta pressurising the Cortoon defence in the second half.

Although Na Gleannta probably had the lion's share of possession and territory in the second half they too often handed that hard won possession to Cortoon and were consequently unable to turn their hard work into points.

A Cortoon defender clears after another fruitless Na Gleannta attack.

Panel: Donal Dowd, Jason Kelly, Cathal Davis, Dean O'Rourke, Cillian Raftery, Keith Davis, Peter Lohan, Tommy Curley, Patrick Conneally, Luke Conneally, Thoams Dillon, Cian Connolly, Fergal Dowd, Edward Cuddy, Anthony Comer, John Nolan, Michael Fox, Mark Conneally, Cormac Raftery, Ben Conneally, Nigel Fahy.

Final score Na Gleannta 0 - 5, Cortoon Shamrocks 1 - 10

Glenamaddy Junior 1 - 6; Oranmore Maree 2 - 8

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Glenamaddy face Oranmore-Maree on a fine afternoon at the Glenamaddy ground.

Both the weather and Oranmore outshone Glenamaddy this afternoon. Glenamadddy opened the scoring early on, but a more efficient Oranmore side soon responded with four points on the board. Glenamaddy seemed to be relying on speculative kicks and wasted a lot of possession through poor passing. Oranmore used space much more wisely and their running off the ball saw them begin to dominate the game. Glenamaddy were however able to just about keep in touch and after some determined goal mouth skirmishes turned aropund still in touch, just 3 points in arrears.

Some of the first half goal mouth action - Glenamaddy putting Oranmore under pressure.

The second half saw an unlikely comeback by Glenamaddy who clawed their way into a 1 - 5 to 0 - 6 lead at one point. A scrappy game saw Oranmore put the ball in the net twice and score a further two points with Glenamaddy being only able to add a further point before the final whistle sounded their death knell with Oranmore eventually running out deserved winners; Glenamaddy 1 - 6, Oranmore 2 - 8.

Fixtures this coming weekend - amendment 27/3/10

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SATURDAY 27TH MARCH

Dunleavy Engineering North Junior league: ~~Na Gleannta~~ Glenamaddy Junior v. Oranmore-Maree at Glenamaddy at 4:30pm; referee - M Flaherty.

SUNDAY 28TH MARCH

Na Gleannta Minors v. Cortoon Shamrocks at Glenamaddy at 11:30am
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Na Gleannta Minors v. Caherlistrane - result

2010-03-25T19:46:00.000Z

Last Saturday afternoon saw Na Gleannta minor team play their first competitive game in the North B Minor League against Caherlistrane. Na Gleannta's first score came from the boot of Cillian Raftery who went on to a final tally of 2-4.

Na Gleannta at times appeared a little sluggish but as the game progressed the team began to show their true colours. Patrick and Luke Conneally gave fine individual displays in mid field with Cian Connolly, Anthony Comer and Edward Cuddy forming a secure defence line. Dean O’ Rourke and Michael Fox worked hard up front.

The game ended with Na Gleannta comfortable winners - the score being Na Gleannta 2-10
Caherlistrane 1-5.

Well done to all concerned.

Team : Feargal Dowd, Jason Kelly, Cian Connolly, Edward Cuddy, Peter Lohan, Anthony Comer, Michael Gibbons, Luke Conneally, Patrick Conneally, Cathal Davis, Keith Davis (0-4), Dean O’Rourke, Tommy Curley, Cillian Raftery (2-4), Donal Dowd.
Subs used: Michael Fox (0-1), Cormac Raftery (0-1).
Remainder of panel: Mark Conneally, Ben Conneally, Tomas Dillon , Ross Connolly and Nigel Fahy.
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Upcoming fixtures

2010-03-17T21:09:00.000Z

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There are two matches scheduled for the coming weekend:-

1) Na Gleannta Minors play Caherlistrane on Saturday 20th at 3:30pm in Caherlistrane.

2) Glenamaddy Intermediates have a challenge game against St Croans on Saturday 20th at 7pm at the Glenamaddy ground.
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Notice of General Meeting - Thursday 18th March

2010-03-15T20:23:00.000Z

Please be advised that there will be a:-

General Meeting

on Thursday March 18th at 8:30 pm in the Clubhouse.

Agenda

Minutes of last meeting
Matters arising
Pitch development
Team progress
Finance
Report from County Board meeting
Lotto/membership
AOB

Mary Davis

Secretary

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Glenamaddy Intermediates overcome Ballinasloe

2010-03-14T08:36:00.000Z

Glenamaddy 0 - 18 Ballinasloe - 7

Scoring an early goal Ballinasloe always looked to be a hard outfit to beat. The Ballinasloe boys always semed to have more time on the ball and at times played some skilfull fluent football; Glenamaddy were, however, not going to be lightly beaten and after some exciting goalmouth action at each end the sides closed the first half with Glenamaddy just one point adrift at 0 - 6 to 1 - 4.

Some of the first half goalmouth action.

The second half continued in the same vein with Glenamaddy now freely scoring points. Ballinasloe though scored another goal to keep themselves ahead in this end-to-end battle. This goal, though, only served to galvanise Glenamaddy and thereafter they rattled in a further nine points to only a two points response from Ballinasloe. Glenamaddy, finally closing the victory in an exciting fast moving game by a comfortable margin of 5 points, were good value for their win.

Glenamaddy Intermediates v. Ballinasloe - 13th March

2010-03-10T18:50:00.000Z

A challenge game has been arranged between Glenamaddy Intermediates and Ballinasloe for Saturday 13th March @ 6.00pm.

The game will be played at the Glenamaddy ground, and the referee will be Gerry Daly.

Na Gleannta v. Oranmore - March 6th

2010-03-06T21:17:00.002Z

Oranmore pip Na Gleannta

Na Gleannta 1 - 6 Oranmore 1 - 10

In the shadow of Dunmore Castle Na Gleannta were ultimately unable to withstand the onslaught of a powerful Oranmore side in this U21 North B Championship match.

Starting off brightly with 2 points quickly on the board na Gleannta weathered a sustained period of pressure from Oranmore. Spending long periods in their own half Na Gleannta managed to break away to put a further point on the board. Some good goalkeeping and the inability of Oranmore to covert pressure into points led a good sized crowd to think this could be Na Gleannta's day.

Deep into the first half though Oranmore finally broke through and were soon ahead 0 - 3 to 1 - 3 in spite of some impassioned Na Gleannta defending. The Glenamaddy/Glinsk lads were not going to lie down though and at the break the scores were Na Gleannta 1 - 3 Oranmore 1 - 5.

With all to play for coming out after the break, and a palpable air of expectation from the crowd the Na Gleannta bubble was soon burst as Oranmore immediately put another point on the board taking them now 3 points clear. Oranmore continued to pile on the pressure and in spite of some spirited attacking from Na Gleannta with points being scored tit for tat Oranmore just pulled away in the last few minutes to win by 4 points. Na Gleannta aquitted themselves well and for a team so recently formed have quickly jelled into a promising football side. The game against a tough Oranmore side probably came a little too soon in their development. There were though a lot of positives in their performance this afternoon. Heads didn't drop and a lot of determination and resilience were shown by everybody concerned. Great effort lads!!

Some action from the game :-

Change of venue - Na Gleannta v Oranmore

2010-03-05T20:42:00.000Z

Please note:-

Na Gleannta v. Oranmore due to be played at Menlough at 16:00 Saturday 6th March, will now be played at Dunmore at 15:30.

Na Gleannta U21 - 2nd Round, North U-21 B Championship

2010-03-03T17:46:00.000Z

Na Gleannta are to play Oranmore in the next round of the North B Championship following their brilliant victory over Athenry.

The game will take place at Menlough on Saturday March 6th at 16:00. Referee will be S Lawlor.

Good luck lads!

Glenamaddy Intermediates v. Williamstown - 27th February

2010-02-28T12:34:00.000Z

Glenamaddy 2 - 8 Williamstown 1 - 10

A fast moving game saw Glenamaddy emerge winners by a single point in the local derby against Williamstown under lights at the Glenamaddy ground last evening.

Williamstown were unable to translate possession and territory into a win as they piled on the points in the second half as Glenamaddy seemed to lose their way. Williamstown playing smooth slick football moved from a point down at halftime to six ahead at one point. Glenamaddy seemed to have lost their sharpness and were in danger of being overawed by a fast moving, skilful Williamstown outfit.

Glenamaddy though eventually 'found their mojo' and playing with much greater purpose as the second half progressed began to claw their way back. A dogged and increasingly confident last 15 minutes or so saw them leave the field with smiles all round as they secured a single point victory.

Next fixture at Glenamaddy :-

Na Gleannta v St Croans Wednesday 3rd March at 8pm

Na Gleannta fixtures.

2010-02-25T20:09:00.000Z

Upcoming fixtures

Na Gleannta minors play Williamstown on Sunday 28th February @ 12 noon at the Glenamaddy ground. Referee :- P.J Rabbitte
Na Gleannta play St.Croans on Wed 3rd March @ 8pm again at the Glenamaddy ground. Referee:- Noel Finnegan.

Good luck lads

Make sure you get along and support !!

NEW!! Slideshows

2010-02-22T14:56:00.001Z

New feature on our Blog

You will notice a new feature down the left hand side of our postings. I will try and upload as many photos as possible over the next few days of recent matches, etc. The photos are of variable quality, but may be of interest nonetheless. Click on the photo and you will be taken to a separate page (Picasa) where, if you click on the 'full page' symbol at the top left hand corner, you can view the photos as a full page slideshow.

Please feel free to copy any photos you wish.

Na Gleannta v Athenry

2010-02-20T20:51:00.001Z

Looking smart in new strip before the Athenry fixture

This afternoon saw Na Gleannta's first official fixture against Athenry at the Mountbellew ground. The newly formed team from Glinsk and Glenamaddy did their respective towns and themselves credit as they emerged from an exiting, tense encounter worthy winners with the final score at Na Gleannta 1 - 12, Athenry 0 - 8.

Na Gleannta certainly upped their game after lapses in concentration, and occasionally lack of awareness in recent fixtures. It was easy to forget that this afternoon was only their 5th game playing together - and they certainly played together today.

Athenry took an early lead, but Na Gleannta showed great spirit to come straight back with 5 unanswered points before giving their travelling supporters some concerns as they began to show worrying signs of letting things slip again. Athenry began to claw their way back, and at half time the score stood at Na Gleannta 0 - 6 Athenry 0 - 5.

As the teams took the field for the second half it was anybody's game for the taking and things began to swing Athenry's way as they determinedly took the game to Na Gleannta and soon the scores stood equal at 7 points apiece.

The Na Gleannta team though showed great resolution and stuck doggedly to the task showing new found determination. Na Gleannta began to pull away, although the result was still in the balance as the scores stood at Na Gleannta 0 - 10 Athenry 0 - 8.

With a tense last 10 minutes in prospect the game finally turned Na Gleannta's way as "man-of-the-match" Keith Davis scored the goal that enabled his team to make the game theirs. Na Gleannta adding two more points before the final whistle saw them run out comfortable winners in the end.

All smiles after a successful first outing for Na Gleannta.

Scorers for Na Gleannta:

Barry Conneally, Sean Conneally, Alan Kelly, Sam McCall, Kevin Morgan - 1 point each.

Keith Davis 1 - 7

After the game the lads were hosted to refreshments at Mannion's Lounge when surely the smiles of victory continued. Many thanks to Mannion's for their generosity.

North U-21 'B' Championship

2010-02-19T21:41:00.000Z

DON'T FORGET!!

Na Gleannta U-21 have their first official game on Saturday 20^th February when they play Athenry in the first round of the North U-21 'B' Championship. The game will be played in Mountbellew at 3pm.

Please try to get along and support the lads in their first official competitive fixture.

Glenamaddy Intermediate Team - Diary date

2010-02-16T20:56:00.000Z

Advance date for your diary:-

Our Intermediate team will play Monivea/Abbey in the 1st round of the championship on the weekend of 22nd/23rd May.

Make sure you're not going to be double booked by putting this fixture in your diary!!

Na Gleannta - first official fixture

2010-02-16T20:48:00.000Z

Na Gleannta U-21 have their first official game on Saturday 20^th February when they play Athenry in the first round of the North U-21 'B' Championship. The game will be played in Mountbellew at 3pm. (Mountbellew GAA grounds are situated just outside Mountbellew town on the Tuam Road)

Best of luck to the players and the management team of Paul Devlin, Stephen Neary, Sean Dowd and Aidan Geraghty. We would like to thank Trevor Dolan for his help and no doubt he sends his best wishes to all concerned.

Please come and support this panel of young players who have put in a huge effort preparing for this competition.

Update on Team Managers/Selectors

2010-02-16T20:36:00.001Z

Further to post dated February 4th ...

The following were agreed as team managers/coaches:-

Intermediate Team
Manager : Pat Connolly
Selectors : Paul Devlin, Aidan Burke and A.N. Other

Juniors
Manager: Tommy Ward
Selectors: To be appointed

U-16
Paddy Conneally and Mickie Fox

U-14
Padraig Glynn, Michael Curtin, Brendan Burke and Gerry Fallon

U-12
Pat Geraghty and Alphy O'Brien

U-8/U-10
Pat Collins, Kevin Duffy and Alphy O'Brien

Minor and U-21 Teams
Combined with Glinsk under the new name Na Gleannta would be managed by : Paul Devlin, Aidan Geraghty, Stephen Neary and Sean Dowd.

BEST WISHES TO ALL MANAGERS, PLAYERS AND SELECTORS IN 2010

Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory!!

2010-02-08T13:55:00.001Z

Na Gleannta U - 21s 0 - 8 Kilkerrin/Clonberne 2 - 4

After completing their first victory on Friday evening against Menlough, Na Gleannta opened in a much more confident vein. They steadily scored points during the first half and turned around leading by 6 unanswered points. The second half however was a different story!

The second half saw the two teams matching each other in the early stages, but Kilkerrin/Clonberne were slowly building in confidence as Na Gleannta gradually seemed to lose their way a little. A few missed opportunities cost Na Gleannta dear as they were unable to convert possession and territory into points. Kilkerrin/Clonberne were, however, slowly racking up their score and in the last 10 minutes or so were the dominant team eventually putting the ball in the net twice to emerge from the jaws of defeat by 2 points.

Not a bad weekend for the Na Gleannta lads again though. Notching up their first win, and losing a game they were well on track to win after only playing together 4 times, shows a lot of promise for the future.

Na Gleannta U-21s v. Menlough

2010-02-05T22:09:00.002Z

Na Gleannta 1 - 10 Menlough 2 - 6

Na Gleannta U-21s notched up their first victory by the narrowest of margins this evening at the Glenamaddy ground against Menlough. In what was a real game of 2 halves Na Gleannta emerged victors by a single point after a spirited second half display.

Turning round trailing by 7 points Na Gleannta must have had an inspiring half time lecture from their coaches as they looked much the sharper side in what turned out to be a niggly second half. As Na Gleannta turned the screw Menlough became increasingly frustrated at their inability to build on their first half superiority and Na Gleannta pressurised the Menlough goal for long periods

Some of the second half action around the Menlough goal.

Lots of pressure here, on this occasion Na Gleannta failed to capitalise.

Increasingly the pressure told on Menlough as they continue to 'leak' points and eventually towards the end of the game had a man sent off to bring their evening to an ignominious end.

Well done Na Gleannta on notching up your first victory.

Na Gleannta's next game is on Sunday 7th again at the Glenamaddy ground against Kilkerrin/Clonberne at 12 noon.

Glenamaddy Community School - Girls

2010-02-05T16:51:00.000Z

C O N G RA T U L A T I O N S !!

Congratulations to the Community School's Girls Football team for a fine win, in their Connacht Semi-final, over Mountbellew/ Moylough on Tuesday.

Well done, from Glenamaddy GAA

Weekly Lottery draw - WINNER!!

2010-02-04T19:38:00.000Z

Congratulations to Ann McHugh who scooped this week's jackpot of €5400.

There were 9 'match 3' winners. Numbers drawn were 2, 11, 18, 19.

Next week's jackpot starts afresh at €5000.

Na Gleannta U-21s- fixtures

2010-02-04T19:31:00.000Z

Na Gleannta U-21s have a busy weekend ahead again with fixtures against:

Menlough on Friday 5th at 8pm at the Glenamaddy ground

and

Kilkerrin/Clonberne on Sunday 7th at 12 noon again at the Glenamaddy ground.

Try and get along - the lads deserve your support.

General Meeting - Monday 1st Feb

2010-02-04T19:26:00.000Z

Following Monday's meeting - see posting dated 25th January - it was agreed

that the cost of renting space for advertising hoardings would be €60 per year. This is an amazing offer - try advertising in your local paper for a year and compare the cost!!
Team managers for the forthcoming season were agreed - full list to follow .
The Community Lottery; being a major source of income it was agreed to make a real push to sell more tickets than last year, and members now have available annual tickets for sale at €90 - this represents a substantial saving over buying a €2 weekly ticket. Please make an effort to contact a committee member to buy your tickets now. Also we are investigating ways of being able to buy tickets on-line.
also discussed was the GAA's new Respect Campaign which has been piloted among under-12s in Armagh, Sligo, Waterford and Kilkenny, and will be extended nationally to under-12 level in the coming months. Over the next few years it will extend across the age ranges.

Na Gleannta U21 results.

2010-01-31T20:31:00.001Z

Na Gleannta 1 - 8 Caltra 2 - 6

Friday evening (Jan 29th) saw Na Gleannta's first game, against Caltra under lights at Glenamaddy's ground.

A close fought game lost only when Na Gleannta seemed to lose concentration in the middle third of the game. Changing round at 5 points down Caltra soon extended their lead in the opening minutes of the second half. This led to a spirited fight back which saw Na Gleannta come so close to winning their first game. A very encouraging beginning for Na Gleannta saw them lose, by a single point, a game they could so easily have won.

Na Gleannta happy to see the Caltra goalkeeper beaten and the ball hit the back of the net at last.

Caltra under pressure again during the second half.

Na Gleannta 0 - 8 Cortoon Shamrocks 1 - 8

Sunday (Jan 31st) saw Na Gleannta's second game in the space of less than 48 hours as they took on Cortoon Shamrocks, this time at Glinsk's ground.
A good, tough game ensued with a tiring Na Gleannta side missing out by just 3 points.
A busy weekend then for the Na Gleannta boys, but they can go about their business tomorrow with pride having seen a successful start underway to the Na Gleannta trial.

The next game should be on Friday evening - opposition/ venue to be announced.