Collegeland GAC Notes – 28 May 2012

Collegeland O’Rahillys GAC Club Notes

Collegeland O’ Rahilly’s travelled to the Grange on Wednesday 23rd of May to play  an Intermediate League fixture  on a very hot evening.  It was the Grange who opened the scoring with a point in the 7th minute. Grange then scored 2 goals before Collegeland had their first point in the 13th minute from a free by Gareth Mc Ardle.  Then the  home side  added two more points to lead 2-3 to 0-1 after eighteen minutes. Although out-played in the first twenty minutes Collegeland got back in the game through Mickey Cullen from a pass by Jack McGeary in the 22nd minute. Collegeland then had points in the 25th and 26th minutes by Nathan McParland and Jack Mc Geary to leave just a goal between them. Grange had the final score of the half to lead 2-4 to 1-3 at the break.

On the restart Nathan Mc Parland pointed after four minutes, then both sides added a goal and a point, both Collegeland’s scores by Brian Mc Geary. Grange then added another 1-5 to Collegeland’s 3 points scored by Tom Murphy, Gareth Mc Ardle, and Nathan Mc Parland to leave the final score Grange 4-10 Collegeland 2-8.

“B” Championship Quarter Final.

Collegeland O Rahilly’s made their second journey in five days to the Grange to play the home side in the Quarter Final of the “B” Championship on Sunday 27th of May. It was again a hot summers day.  The first twenty  minutes of this game was poor with many missed opportunities, and possibly a lack of confidence in front of goal was the order of the half.  Collegeland eventually took the lead with points by Barry O’ Neill and Leo Mc Geary. The home side pointed in the 25th minute of the half to leave the score Collegeland 0-2 to 0-1 at the break.

The half-time team talk seem to ignite Collegeland into action as second half sub Shane McGeary sent to the net in the opening minute. Five minutes later  saw another Collegelansd goal by  Ryan Mc Parland.  Grange had a point in the sixth minute and  Stephen Clancy relied with a point for Collegeland.  When Grange had a goal in the 12th minute    Collegeland responded with yet another goal giving Shane Mc Geary his second. Points from Leo Mc Geary and a “45” by Macartan McGeary stretched Collegeland’s lead to 10 points with ten minutes left. Grange then had a point and Collegeland replied with points by Ryan McParland and Barry O’ Neill followed by a Barry Colhoun goal in the 26th minute before the home side added a consolation score to leave Collegeland winners 4-7 to1-4.

The second half saw Collegeland control the game with a big improvement in their play and can look forward to a Semi-Final in the coming weeks and a few more at training would enhance their prospects.  Well done to the management and players on a great second half performance. Representing Collegeland were Macartan Mc Geary, Kieran Hayes, Stephen Clancy, Colm Mitchell, Mathew Murphy, Chris McCann, Barry O’ Neill, Ryan Mc Parland, Barry Colhoun, Collie Haughey, Gary Mc Cann, Kevin Mc Nicholl, Paul Hudson, Eamonn Murray, Aidan Mc Cormack, Shane Mc Geary, Frank Donnelly

Any paid up club member who requires a Ticket for the Armagh v Tyrone game please contact Peter McKeever 87 789 651 or Michael Mitchell 87 789 377 or on Mobile 07845 109 641 before 3pm on Thurs 31 May.   TICKET PRICES   STAND £20:  OAP £12; TERRACE £12:  STUDENT £9; JUVENILE/U16 £5; PLEASE NOTE ALL JUVENILE /U16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Last Man Standing

The Last Man Standing Draw is now  underway, only  £5 per entry. Last name drawn out  at the end of June wins the £500 prize, but there are dozens of other  spot prizes so plenty of chances to win a prize.

Naomh Eoin

U6 AND U8 Training continues  in Collegeland at 10.30am Saturday.  U10 Naomh Eoin v Port Mor (Time and Date still  to be confirmed)  in Collegeland.   U12 Naomh Eoin v Maghery 4.00 PM Saturday  in Collegeland.

Collegeland Camogie.        

Collegeland  under 10′s camogie girls were out  on Saturday in Ballymacnab when  they took part in their first Go Games and  were delighted when won a couple of their matches. Thanks to Alicia Coney  and Stephen  Clancy, their coaches,  for all their hard work and also all of the parents who came along to cheer them on.