Castlerahan GFC Review of 2004
A Better end to the Year …
2004 Diary - What happened over the year.
Club News [Posted 20-Dec]
Results
U21 Championship Div 1 Final
Castlerahan 0-7 Cavan Gaels 2-7
Team : Shane Cusack, Pauric Cunningham, Paudie Reilly , Johnny Lynch (Capt) , Fiachra Sweeney, Sean Brady, Fiachra Cork, Emmett McBreen, Paul Brady, Ciaran Lynch , Dane Smith , Ronan Flanagan , Cian Mackey , Enda Mulvey , Daniel Lynch
Subs : Caolan McBreen for Ciaran Lynch, Pauric Smith for Paudie Reilly, Kevin Coleman for Johnny Lynch
The club would like to thank the following sponsors for the final
Paddy Smith Car Hire Tracksuits
Noel & Kay McSherry Reasons After match meal
Carraig Springs other gear
Brian Slowey Main team sponsor
That’s it for 2004 and hope you all have a great Christmas.
Club News [Posted 9-Dec]
Fixtures
U21 Championship Div 1 Final
Training for U21s on Friday at 8.30pm in Fay Park
Sunday 12th December @ 2pm in St. Josephs Hall.
Note completed nomination forms to be returned to Carmel Fitzpatrick secretary by 7pm on Friday evening. For convenience Nomination Forms will be accepted by John McGinn Chairman at U21 training on Friday at 8.30pm
Club review 2004 [Posted 9-Dec]
This is being published in the community council Christmas booklet for 2004. It gives an overview of how 2004 went ...
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Castlerahan GFC Review of 2004
A Better end to the Year …
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2004 was a busy year at all levels no more so than for the Senior team. While there was no silverware won, the Senior team had a very heavy match schedule throughout the year due to the new South Ulster League, revised Senior championship format and Division 1 league matches. This year proved to be very challenging for the panel, due to the number of matches, injury to key players and others stepping up to represent the county teams at various levels. Dealing with these challenges is something any management team and panel have to deal with but this year the going was tough!
The club entered new territory taking part in the inaugural South Ulster League competition with Senior teams from Cavan, Fermanagh, Monaghan and Armagh participating. With fine spring weather, the league got underway with a home match against Carrickmacross. The home side suffered a narrow defeat which unfortunately was the start in a run of defeats to Lisnaskea, Crosserlough and by that stage the team were out of the competition.
Hopes of a return to form were raised when in the opening game of the All County Football League Division 1 Castlerahan secured an away win to a fancied Kingscourt team. However the revival was short lived with a home defeat to Belturbet. Good wins over Knockbride, Ramor Utd & Baileboro late in the season secured Division 1 status for 2005 with two games remaining.
A new Senior championship format was introduced with a 7 team division. The opening game of the championship drew a large crowd to Mountnugent for a local derby with Ramor United. Ramor came away with the win on a 1 point margin. Defeats to Drumgoon, Gowna & Mullahoran left the club staring at relegation. However decisive wins over Denn & Ballymachugh secured Senior status. Next year the club will participate at senior Championship level for the fourth successive year.
It is hoped that the new panel members this year will have gained valuable experience to build on and get some momentum going from the outset next year.
The Reserve team operated out of the Division 1A League and competed in the Reserve Division 1 championship. The scarcity of numbers in the senior panel had a devastating effect on the Reserve team and as a result were outclassed in many games
At under age level the U-14 squad competed very well getting to the U-14 Roinn B final loosing narrowly to Redhills. In the championship Swanlinbar ended our interest at semi-final stage The 13 & U12 squads both competed in Roinn B with the U13 squad losing out at semi-final stage. The U-8 U-10 and U-11 squads continue to develop with coaching on Saturday mornings and competed in a number of local tournaments.
The U16 team competed in Division 1 of the U16 leagues and only secured one win. For the championship they competed in division 2 where they lost out to a better balanced Drumlane side in the semi-final. At minor level Lurgan proved to be the bogey team with Castlerahan suffering defeats to them in the Minor League final and Championship semi-final. However at U-21 Castlerahan gained the upper hand and are now competing for a final place against Erne Gaels.
The club continues to maintain a web-site www.castlerahangfc.com, has a weekly email newsletter updating players and members of the activity within the club. The club also produced regular printed newsletters providing updates on the clubs activities.
The club continues to be represented at county level with Sean Brady playing for Cavan in the National League and U-21 on the championship team. Enda Mulvey was also a member of the U21 panel. Cian Mackey, Daniel Lynch, Paudie Reilly and Ronan Flanagan all represented Cavan on the minor panel for 2004. Fiachra Cork was part of the successful Cavan u16 panel in 2004.
The club held a very successful Social event in October with the running of the popular ‘Who wants to be a Thousandaire’ show in Crover House. Other highlights include the successful running of the Fay tournament sponsored by Reasons with Crosserlough winning outright. The drainage program and floodlighting completed in 2003 has proven to be a great success resulting in much more activity in Fay Park on many dark evenings.
The club would like to thank all those who supported them in fundraising efforts throughout the year via the Blotto, Bingo, 50/50 draw, signs sponsorship, jerseys sponsorship, the Thousandaire show and any contributions in general. Without this continued support the club could not continue to grow and develop as it has in the last number of years. The many people who contribute with their time and energy on a voluntary basis to the training, coaching and preparation of the many teams in the club are the lifeblood of the club. These people along with the club administrators deserve the gratitude of the community.
Club News [Posted 1-Dec]
Results
U-21 Div 1 Championship Semi-final
Castlerahan 1-13 Erne Gaels 2-5
Castlerahan : Shane Cusack, Pauric Cunningham, Johnny Lynch, Paudie Reilly, Fiachra Sweeney, Emmett McBreen, Fiachra Cork, Paul Brady, Pauric Smith, Cian Mackey (0-1), Dane Smith (0-1), Ciaran
Lynch (0-1), Daniel Lynch (0-5, 4 frees), Enda Mulvey (1-4, 1 free), Ronan Flanagan (0-1) Subs : Caolan McBreen for Pauric Smith
Club News [Posted 23-Nov]
Sports Medical Examination
A sports medical examination is been organised on weekending 26th-28th of November. Any player or member interested please contact Tony Brady 087 2534379 or John McGinn 087 2206704 as soon as possible for an application form. The cost of the examination is €15 per person. The Examination will be carried out by Sports Medicine Ireland. All fees received by Sports Medicine Ireland is being donated to aid trhe people of Beslan in Russia where the massacre occurred earlier this year.
Fixtures
Sunday 28th Nov U/21 Championship Div 1
Castlerahan v Erne Gaels in Killygarry at 12.30
Training
U-21 Training on Friday @ 8:30
Club News [Posted 16-Nov]
Sports Medical Examination
A sports medical examination is been organised on weekending 26th-28th of November. Members of the U12, U14 & U21 teams have already received their application forms. Application forms and information leaflets will be distributed to members of all other panels before this weekend. The cost of the examination is ?15 per person. The Examination will be carried out by Sports Medicine Ireland. All fees recseived by Sports Medicine Ireland is being donated to aid trhe people of Beslan in Russia where the massacre occurred earlier this year. Further Details from Tony Brady 087 2534379 or John McGinn 087 2206704
Fixtures
Saturday 27th or Sunday 28th Nov U/21 Championship Div 1
Castlerahan v Erne Gaels or K/shandra/C/fean
Training
U-21 Training on Friday @ 8: 00
Club News [Posted 2-Nov]
Results
U-21 Championship
Castlerahan 3-10, Lurgan 0-5
Castlerahan: Shane Cusack, Padraig Cunningham, Johnie Lynch, Paudie Reilly, Fiachra Cork, Emmet McBreen, Fiachra Sweeney, Sean Brady(2-1), Paul Brady, Ronan Flanagan (0-2), Dane Smith, Ciaran Lynch, (0-1) Cian Mackey, Enda Mulvey, Daniel Lynch (1-4). Subs Pauric Smith (0-2) for E Mulvey (injured), Ferdia Sweeney For S Cusack, K Coleman for F Cork, P Fitzpatrick for P Brady
Fixtures
Saturday 13th Nov U/21 Championship Div 1
Castlerahan v Erne Gaels or K/shandra/C/fean
League Tables
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T.P.Smith A.C.F.L. Div 1 |
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P |
W |
D |
L |
Pts |
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Cavan Gaels |
13 |
11 |
1 |
1 |
23 |
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Denn |
13 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
20 |
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Gowna |
13 |
9 |
1 |
3 |
19 |
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Kingscourt |
12 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
15 |
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Mullahoran |
12 |
7 |
1 |
4 |
15 |
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Belturbet |
13 |
6 |
2 |
5 |
14 |
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Crosserlough |
12 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
12 |
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Bailieboro |
13 |
5 |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Castlerahan |
12 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
10 |
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Ramor Utd |
13 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
10 |
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Killygarry |
13 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
10 |
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Drumgoon |
13 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
9 |
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Knockbride |
13 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
5 |
R |
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Ballymachugh |
13 |
2 |
0 |
11 |
4 |
R |
T.P.Smith A.C.F.L. Division 1 A
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P |
W |
D |
L |
Pts |
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Kingscourt |
12 |
11 |
1 |
0 |
23 |
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Baileboro |
12 |
10 |
0 |
2 |
20 |
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Killygarry |
11 |
9 |
1 |
1 |
19 |
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Cavan Gaels |
12 |
9 |
0 |
3 |
18 |
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Denn |
12 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
14 |
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Mullahoran |
9 |
5 |
0 |
4 |
10 |
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Knockbride |
11 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
8 |
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Drumgoon |
9 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
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Belturbet |
10 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
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Gowna |
9 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
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Castlerahan |
11 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
2 |
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Ramor Utd |
7 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
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Ballymachugh |
11 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
2 |
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Club News [Posted 26-Oct]
Results
Saturday 23rd October U-21 Championship
Castlerahan 0-12 Kingscourt 1-6
Castlerahan : Shane Cusack, Pauric Cunningham, Johnny Lynch, Paudie Reilly, Fiachra Cork, Fiachra Sweeney, Caolan McBreen, Paul Brady, Sean Brady, Cian Mackey, Dane Smith, Ciaran Lynch, Daniel Lynch, Enda Mulvey, Ronan Flanagan Subs : Emmett McBreen for Caolan McBreen, Pauric Smith for Paudie Reilly.
Fixtures
Saturday 30th October Under 21 Championship Div 1 at 4 p.m.
Castlerahan v Lurgan in Ballyjamesduff
Referee: Martin Brady (Ballinagh)
Training
Friday night @ 8:30 for U-21s
Who wants to be a Thousandaire –
Thanks to John McGinn for pulling the list together below.
A very successful event was run in Crover House on Sunday night and resulted in €25k being raised for the club.
Thanks to
Ticket Sellers, Committee plus Rosie Brady, Benny Boylan, Sean Fitzpatrick, Cian Mackey, Fiachra Sweeney, Tony Brady Carnin, Raymond Slowey, Jim Boylan, Gabriel Brady, Patricia Flood, Seamus Greene, Paul Greally, Teresa King, Tommy Kerrigan, Claire Reilly, Breen McInerney
Door People: Joe Linnane, John Keegan, Rosie Brady, Vincent Conaty, Johnie Lynch, Ronan Coleman, Seamus Greene
Ushers: Paddy Cusack & Nigel Duignan
MC : Michael Callaghan
Special guest : Paddy Sheanon & his Friend Harry
Standby Panel of Contestants : Neil McCabe, Nuala McInerney, Paddy Smith, James Kane, Anne Clarke, Paul Brady Kilcully, Meave Doherty, Michael Farrelly, Brian Slowey & Aodhgan Mackey
Well Done to the contestants: Rose Tobin, Peter Smith, Irene Farrelly, Michael Farrelly, Breen McInerney, Philip Magee & Brian Brady
Raffle Ticket Sellers : Carmel Fitzpatrick, Pat Fitzpatrick, Noeleen Smith, Paddy McInerney, Paddy Smith, Padraig Campbell, Carol Fitzpatrick, Geraldine Cooney, Elizabeth Mackey, Marie Smith.
Thanks also to George, Seamus, Tom & Christine from Pallas Marketing
And to Aaron, Paddy Corina & Geraldine of Crover House
and to the following who helped in different ways Connie Lynch, James Cole, Breda Smith, Josephine Coleman, Le Nish Beauty Salon.
Presentation was also made on the night the recently (and not so recently) married couples. Congratulations to all …
John & Sabrina Clarke
John & Aine Caffrey
Gabriel & Angela Brady
Peter & Edel McSherry
Shane & Eveline McGovern
Noel & Caitriona Keogan
Ciaran & Grainne Callaghan
Declan & Siobhan Cahill
Harry & Joanne O'Reilly
John & Joanne Cusack
Darragh & Helen McCabe
Paul & Sharon Staunton
Richard & Elaine Carolan
Club News [Posted 18-Oct]
Results
ACFL Div 1
Castlerahan 0-5 Gowna 3-14
Team : Shane Cusack, Padraig Cunningham, Fiachra Sweeney, Paudie Reilly, Peter Fitzpatrick, John Flynn, Caolan mcBreen, Sean Fitzpatrick, Dane Smith, Cian Mackey, Paul Farrelly, Michael Caldwell, Daniel Lynch, Enda Mulvey, Charlie Clerkin.
Fixtures
U21 Championship Sat 23rd
Castlerahan V Kingscourt in Kingscourt at 4pm
Training
U-21 training on Friday night @ 8:30
'Want to be a Thousandaire' Sunday 24th October, Crover House
Last few tickets for the show now on sale costing €10 each. Tickets going well last few ones remaining. Event will start on time at 9pm sharp .
Club News [Posted 12-Oct]
Fixtures
ACFL Div 1
Sat 16th Oct
Gowna V Castlerahan in Gowna at 5pm (No junior game)
U21 Championship
Sat 23rd Oct
Kingscourt V Castlerahan in Kingscourt at 4pm
Training
No training this week
'Want to be a Thousandaire' Sunday 24th October, Crover House
Tickets for the show now on sale costing €10 each. Tickets going well last few ones remaining. Event will start on time at 9pm sharp .
After the show there will be a social and presentations to newly married couples. The club hasn’t had a social event for a while so it will be a good opportunity to meet old and new members of the club.
Results
U-14 Castlerahan defeated Drumlane in u-14 championship
Fixtures
Sat 9th October U-8 Challenge Game
Castlerahan v Lurgan in Virginia at 11am
Sat 9th October U-14 Championship
Castlerahan v Swanlinbar (provisional)
Sat 16th October ACFL Div 1
Gowna V Castlerahan at 4pm in Gowna
ACFL Div 1A
Gowna V Castlerahan at 5:15pm in Gowna
w/e 23rd /25th Oct
U/21 Championship
or
A.C.F.L. Div 1 postponed games
Castlerahan V Mullahoran
Training
No training this week
'Want to be a Thousandaire' Sunday 24th October, Crover House
Tickets for the show now on sale costing €10 each
League Tables
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Cavan Gaels |
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8 |
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17 |
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Denn |
10 |
8 |
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2 |
16 |
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Gowna |
11 |
7 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
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Crosserlough |
11 |
6 |
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