Taghmon/Camross Weekly Press Release, June 2, 1999

Hurling

It was a busy week for both junior and intermediates. The junior team defeated Ballyhogue in Bree by 2-14 to 2-9 on Tuesday evening last. This was a cracking game played with intensity especially in the second half. Taghmon/Camross had the better of the first half and were cruising by 1-9 to 1-3, but 5 unanswered points by Ballyhogue at the start of the second half made a real match of it. This woke up Taghmon and a switch of Derek Kent into full forward resulted in a good goal. The scorers for Taghmon/Camross were Eoin Leacy (0-7), Derek Kent (1-1), Nicky Cousins (0-3), Micheál O’Grady (1-0), Ger Kelly, Joe Doyle and Mick O’Gorman (0-1).

Unfortunately, the juniors lost to Raparees by 0-10 to 1-5 in Bellefield on Sunday evening. This was the final match of the league and victory would have secured a play-off spot. Now it is a long wait until the junior B championship. The backs played very well with strong performances by all especially goalkeeper Eddie Cousins, Paudge Codd and David Morrissey. But the forwards wasted many chances. The scores came from Nicky Cousins (1-3) and Eoin Leacy (0-2). Two refereeing decisions that went against Taghmon/Camross sparked some debate and perhaps someone with a good knowledge of the rules can shed some light. In one instance Derek Kent hand-passed the ball over the bar, but a point was not given. In another instance the Raparees goalkeeper saved a certain goal by throwing his hurley at the ball. Some thought this should have resulted in a free.

The first team had a comfortable win by 2-13 to 1-5 over HWH Bunclody in Taghmon on Saturday. Now that most first choice players are available results have been improving. The scorers for Taghmon/Camross were Robbie O’Callaghan (0-9), Gearóid Kelly (2-0), Nicky Cousins (0-3), and Eoin Leacy (0-1). For HWH Bunclody Thomas Connors (1-0), John Hassett, Francis Reck (0-2), and Seamie Kelly (0-1). The one remaining fixture is a week from next Tuesday at the Shelmaliers.

Football

The ACFL regular season ends for the club this weekend with a doubleheader in Taghmon on Saturday evening. The seniors play Ballyhogue at 6:30. Victory will secure a top place finish in Premier B and entry into the playoff stages. The juniors play Naomh Eanna at 8:00 pm.

U-10 Football

The U-10 footballers drew in a challenge match against a visiting Kilmacud Crokes side on Saturday. Kilmacud Crokes supplied medals for both teams.

Development Draw

The money for the third round of the county development draw is due into Eleanor or Aindreas. The club congratulates Shane MacLoughlin who won £100 in the last draw. The club itself also won £100.

Tickets for Leinster semi-final

Those seeking tickets for Sunday must contact secretary, Aindreas Ryan before noon on Friday.

Ulick Stafford PRO

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Phone: (w) (051) 859631 (h) (053) 47957

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