30th August 2000
CLUB NOTES
On the club front, there was quite a lot of activity. On Saturday
Moorefield were host to the 'South Boards' Under 8 Football Blitz with a total
of 16 teams taking part. It was a wonderful spectacle to see so many young
boys and girls taking part in our national game and it was also pleasing to see
so many parents turing up to lend their support to these young players. The
Under 16 'A' Semi Final between Moorefield and Clane failed to take place due to
the adverse weather conditions on Friday evening last. The new date at the
time of writing is not yet known.However, the Semi Final of the Minor 'A'
Championship went ahead on Saturday evening last with Moorefield winning
convincingly on the score 3-10 to 0-4 for Kilcullen.In the Aldridge Cup Semi
Final the Seniors also ran out convincing winners over Naas on the score 3-14 to
0-6.
Next weekend our Under 12 Footballers will take part in the 'Des Foley Memorial
Competition' in Dublin where they will be guests of the famed St Vincents Club.
The weekly draw winners were as follows:
£100 Maura Mulhall Seller James McDermott
£50 Tom Corry
Seller Tom Corry
£25 Niall Murray Seller
'Sos' Dowling
Winners in the club 'Forecast the Score' for the Leinster Final were:Derek Ryan,
Peter Moran, Johnny Feeney and Alan Walsh.
Note: There will be a full meeting of the Club Development Committee this
Wednesday the 30th of August at 8pm.On Thursday the 31st of August there will be
a full Club Committee Meeting at 8pm.
24th August 2000
CLUB NOTES
There were two Junior League Semi-Finals down for discussion on
Tuesday evening last. The Junior League Division 1 game was not played -
Moorefield opponents Round Towers failed to turn up. However the second Junior
game went ahead and this turned out to be a fine game of football.
Moorefield emerging winners 1-11 to 1-6. A feature of the game was
the excellent free taking of Darren Butler and the excellent goal keeping of
Darren McDonnell. Three of his saves being out of the top drawer.
There are three big games down for decision this comming weekend. First on
Friday evening the 25th in Raheens, the semifinal of the Under 16 'A'
Championship Moorefield versus Clane, and then on Saturday afternoon the 26th
the Minor 'A' Football Championship semifinal Moorefield versus Kilcullen at
4.45pm. This is followed by the Aldridge Cup semifinal at 6pm Moorefield
versus Naas. All support is welcome for these three games.
Meanwhile Underage football training and coaching continues every Saturday at
11am. New members welcome, meet at Scoil Mhuire, Ballymanny at 10.45am.
WEEKLY DRAW WINNERS
£100 Niall Barry Seller John Byrne
£50 Noel O Neill Seller 'Sos' Dowling
£25 Fintan Barrett Seller Helen Durney
NOTE
All Ireland Semi-Final Tickets - It is agian expected that they shall be scarce.
However every effort will be made to facilitate all 'Active Club Members' where
possible. Distribution is expeced to be Friday evening.
UNDER 16 CHAMPIONSHIP (11TH AUGUST 2000)
CELBRIDGE 1-3 MOOREFIELD 4-21
Moorefield marched into the semi- finals of the Championship with a
comprehensive victory over Celbridge, with a solid display by all
concerned.Opening scores from Johnny Maguire, Daryl Flynn and Barry O Shea set
the ball rolling for Moorefield. Celbridge got on the score board after
fourteen minutes with a well taken point, but Moorefield replied with a well
taken goal from Eddie Crudden a minute later. With points from Mark Doyle,
Simon Byrne and Daryl Flynn, Moorefield were in control but to Celbridge credit
they scored a great goal on the stroke of half time to leave seven points
between both teams.Two minutes into the second half full forward Eddie Crudden
struck again for Moorefield with a marvellous goal and with Simon Byrne, Ross
Glavin and Michael Tracey scoring well taken points Moorefield again took
control.Barry O Shea and James Lonnegan also scored cracking goals but to
Celbridges credit they never gave up and but for a wonderful penalty save from
sub goalie Vinnie Carrol they would have had there second goal. Outstaning for
Moorefield were Paddy Tracey, James Dowling, Dean Brogan, Simon Byrne, Michael
Tracey, Ross Glavin, Mark Doyle and Daryl Flynn.
Tuesday 15 August 2000
CLUB NOTES
Firstly, Moorefield GAA Club would like to congratulate the Kildare Football
Team and all concerned, with the great victory over Dublin to take the Leinster
Title. Well done lads, we are all proud of you.
On the home front it has been quite enough with the Under 16 Footballers being
involved in Championship fore. On Friday week last they put up a great
performance to beat Na Fianna on a score 0-14 to 1-6 in the Championship replay.
Then on Friday evening last they had a comprehensive win over Celbridge to
qualify for the Semi-Final of the Championship where they will meet Clane with
date and venue to be announced.
On the Underage scene, our Under 12 Team had a most enjoyable weekend away in
Kerry hosted by the Dingle GAA Club. Underage training continues this Saturday,
meeting at Scoil Mhure at 10.45. Tickets for the All Ireland Semi Final Kildare
v Galway Members requesting tickets please contact Club Secretary Timmy Durney
on or before this Thursday 17th August at 8pm.
Weekly Draw Winners
£100 Stephen Murray Seller: Olive Murray
£50 'Foxy' C/o
Seller: Tom McDonnell
£25 Jessica McLoughlin Seller: Shane McLoughlin
UNDER 16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
MOOREFIELD 0-14 NA FIANNA 1-6
Under 16 Football Champions Moorefield took a major step towards retaining their
title when they had a good win over League winners Na Fianna in a ding dong
replay played at Allenwood on Friday evening last. (The sides had drawn
1-9 apiece the previous weekend) Moorefield got into their stride from the start
with Michael 'Frosty' Tracy starring at midfield in front of a dominant half
back line of Dean Brogan, James Lornergan and Francis Dunne. They went
into a three point lead with points from Barry O Shea, Tracy and Ross Glavin.
Garry Judge kept Na Fianna in touch with a brace of points but further points
from O'Shea and Glavin sent Moorefield in at half time leading 0-7 to 0-4.
On resumption 'The Moores' really stamped their authority on the game, reeling
off three unanswered points to lead by six points after just seven minutes of
the second half. Moorefield continued to dictate but a Gary Judge goal for
Na Fianna with ten minutes remaining left just two points between them.
Moorefield however were not to be denied and further points from Glavin and Mark
Doyle (2) put them back in the driving seat. Jason Sherlock knocked over a
magnificent 45 for Na Fianna but Man of the Match Michael Tracy had the last say
with the insurance point right on the call of time.
Scorers Moorefield: Ross Glavin 0-4, Michael Tracy 0-3, Barry O'Shea
0-2,Darryl Flynn 0-2, Mark Doyle 0-2, Stephen Sheridan 0-1.
Scorers Na Fianna: Gary Judge 1-3, Jason Sherlock 0-1, Anthony Dunne
0-1,John Cross 0-1.
Moorefield;- Thomas Corley, Johnny Maguire, Paddy Tracy, James
Dowling,Francis Dunne, James Lonergan, Dean Brogan. Michael Tracy, Simon
Byrne,Darryl Collins, Barry O Shea, Stephen Sheridan, Darryl Flynn, Ross
Galvin,Mark Doyle.Subs;- Killian Harte for Barry O Shea.
Na Fianna;- Paul Featherson, Colm Geraghty, Danny Heavey, Patrick
Maher,Paul Moore, Mark Hogarty, Michael McCormack, Jason Sherlock, Anthony
Dunne,Derek Mooney, Gary Judge, Eoin Dowling, John Cross, Christopher
Murphy,Craig Mulligan.Subs;- Shane McCormack for Mulligan.
Referee: Tony Donnelly (Ellistown)
Friday 11th August 2000
Under 16A Championship (In Celbridge)
Celbridge 1-03 Moorefield 4-21
Tuesday 1st August 2000
CLUB NOTES
Compared with the previous week, the one gone out was a
busy one with Championship fare being the order of the day.
The Minor ‘A’ team gave an impressive display in Allenwood last
Monday evening when they accounted for Carbury on the score 2-13 to 1-5 to
advance to the semi-finals of the ‘A’ Championship.Still on the Championship the Under 16 ‘A’ Team played
out a thrilling draw with Na Fianna at Moorefield on Friday evening last the
score being 1-9 each.The repay is fixed for next Friday the 4th of August in Allenwood.
In between the Junior ‘C; qualified for the semi-final of their league with an impressive win away to Kilcock and the Seniors qualified for the Semi-Finals of the ‘Aldridge Cup’ when they travelled to St Laurences and
come away winners 3-8 to 2-8.
LEINSER FINAL REPLAY TICKETS SAT 12th AUGUST
Members
are requested to order their tickets from the Club
Secretary before this coming Friday 4th August.
Members are also reminded that tickets will again be in short supply and
every effort will be made to facilitate members as far as possible.
On Saturday
last Moorefield played host to St Eunans Under 12 Team from Donegal where they
took part in the ‘Jack Whyte’ memorial competition.
Other teams took part were Na Fianna, Moorefield and Athgarven with
Moorefield winning a thrilling final beating St Euans on the score 3-5 to 3-4.
£100 Jimmy Donnelly Seller Jimmy Donnelly
£50 Fr John Dunphy Seller Lauri Murray
£20 Kevin McDonnell (Jnr) Seller K McDonnell (Sen)
Please check back later today for more match reports from the past week