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#11015
GAA Discussion / Cluiche
March 06, 2010, 03:11:42 PM
Westmeath 2-12 Meath 1-10
25 minutes - 2nd Half
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#11018
Armagh / http://www.meathchronicle.ie/sport/matchreports/articles/2010/03/03/3995272-step
March 05, 2010, 12:47:04 AM
Stephen clinches draw
by Jimmy Geoghegan
Meath 1-20 Armagh 2-17
James Boyle in action for Meath against Armagh in the NHL Div 3A at Páirc Tailteann on Sunday.
There was a time when a hurling contest between Meath and Armagh guaranteed one result - and it wasn't a victory for the Orchard County.
Now times have changed and the transformation was clearly demonstrated in this contest at Páirc Tailteann on Sunday when a new-look Meath side struggled to keep in touch with a lively Armagh outfit in the NHL Div 3A.
Once again Meath, who made three changes from the team that beat London, turned to Stephen Clynch to come up with a little piece of magic and rescue them. This time around he produced the late point that earned the draw from the jaws of defeat.
What would Meath do without Clynch? His repertoire of skill makes him the type of player who would not be out of place with the likes of Tipperary, or even the Cats.
He conjured up six points against the tenacious Armagh side which included that late free that he converted from about 35 metres out to pull his side back on level terms.
Armagh would not have been flattered by a victory as they dominated for lengthy spells. They produced some fast-paced hurling and combined considerable know-how and skill with a determination that stretched their opponents.
The Ulster side enjoyed a 2-10 to 1-10 lead at the break and despite playing with the aid of a stiff breeze, Meath were unable to lift their game enough to stay with their opponents.
Last year Meath defeated Armagh, and with considerable comfort. This time around it was different and Meath will be glad of the point earned as they prepare for what promises to be a stern test against Kerry on Sunday week. Meath could be without Alan Nestor for that contest as he was carried off late in this contest with what looked like a nasty leg injury.
Sunday's game was almost four minutes into added time when Armagh's Cathal Carvill slotted over from long-range to edge his team one point in front.
His score was well-taken and would have been a worthy winner of any game.
The denizens of the press box - and doubtless some members of the paltry crowd - were expecting the referee to blow the final whistle. Instead Meath were allowed another roll of the dice.
The play moved on and Paul Fagan won the ball in his own half. He passed to Clynch who delivered onto Derek Muldoon who was fouled. At least Offaly referee Ciaran Groome thought so although some of the Armagh players protested vigorously.
Up stepped Clynch to easily split the posts with that easy style of his to earn Meath the draw and a league point that could yet prove crucial.
Most of the real drama in this contest was packed into the last 10 minutes or so with Clynch applying the finishing touch.
Maybe there was an element of taking things for granted in the Meath camp, but Armagh should not be underestimated this year as they were fit and eager and clearly well prepared.
At times TJ Reilly's men gave frees away too easily and they were all too often second to the loose ball. Armagh were also capable of taking the chances that came their way although if they had been a little more clinical Meath would have been staring at a certain defeat.
The balance of the play flowed both ways in the opening half and the sides were level a number times before Armagh took a decisive step forward after just nine minutes.
Their pacy forward Kieran McKernan lacked nothing in sharpness when he won possession close to the Meath goals and let fly with a stinging shot.
Stephen Quinn produced an superb save, but the sliotar broke kindly for McKernan and he rifled to the net from close range. Ger Enright found the net for Armagh for the second time just before the break.
In between Armagh's goals Meath also made the net dance. It was a product of an enterprising move they were capable of producing from time to time.
Mark Mullally and Kevin Keena were involved in getting the ball to Clynch who showed vision and perception to cross for the unmarked Peter Durnin who fired home from 20 metres.
Throughout the second-half every time Meath threatened to edge ahead Armagh hit back. On 63 minutes James Boyle stormed forward to score an excellent point. Immediately afterwards Armagh managed a fine score from Enright.
Neil Hackett ended up with seven points, five frees while Joey Keena and Horan were others to get on the scoresheet. The home side were also helped by gritty performances from Enda Fitzgerald, Michael Foley, Paul Fagan and Mark Lynch.
However it was left to the classy hurler from Kilmessan to slot over that late free that earned Meath a draw they just about deserved.
Armagh - J Burke; B Mallon, P McArdle, F McMullan; N Curry, P McCormack, B McCann (0-2); B Breen, K McKernan (1-1); R Gaffney, J Corvan (0-1), C Carvill (0-4); P Breen (0-2), G Enright (1-3), F Bradley (0-4). Sub - C McCann for Gaffney.
Meath - S Quinn; B Coughlan, E Fitzgerald, M Foley; M Horan, P Fagan, M Lynch; S Clynch (0-6), J Boyle (0-2); P Durnin (1-2), N Hackett (0-7), P Garvey; J Keena (0-1), N Horan (0-2), M Mullally. Subs - K Keena for Garvey, D Donoghue for Lynch, A Nestor for Hackett, D Muldoon for Nestor.
Referee - Ciaran Groome (Offaly).
by Jimmy Geoghegan
Meath 1-20 Armagh 2-17
James Boyle in action for Meath against Armagh in the NHL Div 3A at Páirc Tailteann on Sunday.
There was a time when a hurling contest between Meath and Armagh guaranteed one result - and it wasn't a victory for the Orchard County.
Now times have changed and the transformation was clearly demonstrated in this contest at Páirc Tailteann on Sunday when a new-look Meath side struggled to keep in touch with a lively Armagh outfit in the NHL Div 3A.
Once again Meath, who made three changes from the team that beat London, turned to Stephen Clynch to come up with a little piece of magic and rescue them. This time around he produced the late point that earned the draw from the jaws of defeat.
What would Meath do without Clynch? His repertoire of skill makes him the type of player who would not be out of place with the likes of Tipperary, or even the Cats.
He conjured up six points against the tenacious Armagh side which included that late free that he converted from about 35 metres out to pull his side back on level terms.
Armagh would not have been flattered by a victory as they dominated for lengthy spells. They produced some fast-paced hurling and combined considerable know-how and skill with a determination that stretched their opponents.
The Ulster side enjoyed a 2-10 to 1-10 lead at the break and despite playing with the aid of a stiff breeze, Meath were unable to lift their game enough to stay with their opponents.
Last year Meath defeated Armagh, and with considerable comfort. This time around it was different and Meath will be glad of the point earned as they prepare for what promises to be a stern test against Kerry on Sunday week. Meath could be without Alan Nestor for that contest as he was carried off late in this contest with what looked like a nasty leg injury.
Sunday's game was almost four minutes into added time when Armagh's Cathal Carvill slotted over from long-range to edge his team one point in front.
His score was well-taken and would have been a worthy winner of any game.
The denizens of the press box - and doubtless some members of the paltry crowd - were expecting the referee to blow the final whistle. Instead Meath were allowed another roll of the dice.
The play moved on and Paul Fagan won the ball in his own half. He passed to Clynch who delivered onto Derek Muldoon who was fouled. At least Offaly referee Ciaran Groome thought so although some of the Armagh players protested vigorously.
Up stepped Clynch to easily split the posts with that easy style of his to earn Meath the draw and a league point that could yet prove crucial.
Most of the real drama in this contest was packed into the last 10 minutes or so with Clynch applying the finishing touch.
Maybe there was an element of taking things for granted in the Meath camp, but Armagh should not be underestimated this year as they were fit and eager and clearly well prepared.
At times TJ Reilly's men gave frees away too easily and they were all too often second to the loose ball. Armagh were also capable of taking the chances that came their way although if they had been a little more clinical Meath would have been staring at a certain defeat.
The balance of the play flowed both ways in the opening half and the sides were level a number times before Armagh took a decisive step forward after just nine minutes.
Their pacy forward Kieran McKernan lacked nothing in sharpness when he won possession close to the Meath goals and let fly with a stinging shot.
Stephen Quinn produced an superb save, but the sliotar broke kindly for McKernan and he rifled to the net from close range. Ger Enright found the net for Armagh for the second time just before the break.
In between Armagh's goals Meath also made the net dance. It was a product of an enterprising move they were capable of producing from time to time.
Mark Mullally and Kevin Keena were involved in getting the ball to Clynch who showed vision and perception to cross for the unmarked Peter Durnin who fired home from 20 metres.
Throughout the second-half every time Meath threatened to edge ahead Armagh hit back. On 63 minutes James Boyle stormed forward to score an excellent point. Immediately afterwards Armagh managed a fine score from Enright.
Neil Hackett ended up with seven points, five frees while Joey Keena and Horan were others to get on the scoresheet. The home side were also helped by gritty performances from Enda Fitzgerald, Michael Foley, Paul Fagan and Mark Lynch.
However it was left to the classy hurler from Kilmessan to slot over that late free that earned Meath a draw they just about deserved.
Armagh - J Burke; B Mallon, P McArdle, F McMullan; N Curry, P McCormack, B McCann (0-2); B Breen, K McKernan (1-1); R Gaffney, J Corvan (0-1), C Carvill (0-4); P Breen (0-2), G Enright (1-3), F Bradley (0-4). Sub - C McCann for Gaffney.
Meath - S Quinn; B Coughlan, E Fitzgerald, M Foley; M Horan, P Fagan, M Lynch; S Clynch (0-6), J Boyle (0-2); P Durnin (1-2), N Hackett (0-7), P Garvey; J Keena (0-1), N Horan (0-2), M Mullally. Subs - K Keena for Garvey, D Donoghue for Lynch, A Nestor for Hackett, D Muldoon for Nestor.
Referee - Ciaran Groome (Offaly).
#11019
Antrim / http://www.leinsterleader.ie/gaa/Antrim-defeat-Kildare-in-National.6119270.jp
March 05, 2010, 12:41:25 AM
National Hurling League Division 2 Round 2
Kildare: 2-07
Antrim 1-19
WHAT was expected to be a one-sided affair in Newbridge might at a glance of the scoreline have looked like that, but it was only in the final quarter that Antrim really imposed their will on this game.
Up until Neil McManus' 44th minute goal, Kildare were right on the Ulster side's coat-tails and indeed at half time, there was a sense that the hosts could spring a major shock, even if they were to face into the wind after the resumption.
For the Ulster men were not firing, due in no small part to the constant harrying and hassling of the Kildare players and in particular the defence, in which David Ryan and Paul Keegan had fine games.
They never really managed enough of a scoring threat however, although Tony Murphy and Martin Fitzgerald looked lively and had their moments.
In the end Antrim were just too streetwise, too quick, too cute and had a greater ability to shoot scores from distance.
There is a big step up in the pace of a game from playing Meath, Kerry and Mayo, to taking on a side like Antrim. That was very evident in the opening 10 minutes when five Kildare players - defenders and attackers - were blocked attempting a clearance or shot.
That is the learning curve of Division 2 however. There will be tough days but Carlow are an example of a side that used a similar experience to their benefit.
One lesson is that they must avail of the opportunities created at this level. In the first half, which they had the better of for around 20 minutes, they wasted some glorious opportunities.
To be fair, Antrim had some bad wides too, Liam Watson fluffing a close-in free that had to be seen to be believed.
Watson really cut loose after the interval though, when switched off the commanding Ryan, and finished with seven points, four of which came from play. With Neil McManus adding 1-7 and midfielder Shane McNaughton lofting three glorious points from play, Antrim built a tally that Kildare never looked like matching.
Something else management will undoubtedly look at is the number of scores Antrim got from frees – nine points. That tally could have been higher as McManus' radar went a bit askew in the first half as well.
Antrim opened the scoring with an early free from Watson but Lorcan Harney responded in kind, and might have had a goal as well but his mis-hit ground shot bobbled harmlessly wide.
The visitors looked to be getting a grip on proceedings when the ultra-sharp PJ O'Connell and Eddie McCloskey slotted nice points.
Kildare got a huge boost though when Fitzgerald's speculative shot from 30m flew into the net off the fingers of unfortunate Antrim goalkeeper, Ryan McGarry in the ninth minute.
McManus landed a free in response and then saw two piledrivers saved magnificently by Kildare netminder Paul Dermody.
Suitably encouraged, the hosts notched up a couple of points from Murphy and a Harney free from 65m and another Harney free just before the break gave them a 1-5 to 0-7 interval lead.
Dinny Cahill kept Antrim in the dressing room for a lengthy period at half time and whatever was said certainly seemed to have an impact as the Saffron men stormed out of the traps with four points in 80 seconds.
McNaughton began the flourish with a fine score on the run. Frees from Watson and McManus followed before Watson suddenly had his side three points clear.
Martin Fitzgerald stopped the rot with a neat finish but McManus (free and a wonder score by McNaughton from inside his half stretched the advantage further.
Kildare were given a lifeline when referee Seán Whelan awarded them a penalty, possibly for a tug on David Kennedy, and when Richie Hoban lashed a penalty to the roof of the net in the 43rd minute, the margin was down to the minimum.
Crucially though, McManus struck the net at the other end of the field within a minute of Hoban's strike. Ryan had given an eye-catching performance until then, but will be very disappointed by the ease with which the Antrim man danced around him, leaving Dermody with no chance.
From there to the end, it was one-way traffic. Kildare were deflated and Antrim used the wind to provide a scoring exhibition.
McManus and Watson shared their side's last six points evenly between them, the only riposte coming from Fitzgerald.
Salt was rubbed into the Lilies' wounds when wing-back Eanna O'Neill received his second yellow card, leaving them down to 14 men for the last five minutes.
Antrim:
Ryan McGarry; Stephen Shannon, Neil McGarry, Barry McFall; Aaron Graffan, Karl McKeegan, Ciarab Herron; Shane McNaughton 0-3, Simon McCrory; Thomas McCann, Neil McManus 1-7(0-6fs), Colm McFall; Eddie McCloskey 0-1, Liam Watson 0-7(3fs), PJ O'Connell 0-1. Subs: Martin Scullion for Shannon (ht); Conor McAllister for McCloskey (49)
Kildare:
Paul Dermody; Patrick Curtin, David Ryan, Paul Keegan; Paudie Reidy, Richie Hoban 1-0(pen), Éanna O'Neill; Michael Divilly, Neil Ó Muineacháin; Tony Murphy 0-2, David Kennedy, David Harney; Lorcan Harney 0-2(fs), Mark Moloney, Martin Fitzgerald 1-2. Subs: Colm Buggy for Divilly inj. (ht); John Houlihan for Harney (33); David Carter for L Harney (37); Paul Buggy for Moloney (50).
Referee:
S. Whelan (Wexford)
Kildare: 2-07
Antrim 1-19
WHAT was expected to be a one-sided affair in Newbridge might at a glance of the scoreline have looked like that, but it was only in the final quarter that Antrim really imposed their will on this game.
Up until Neil McManus' 44th minute goal, Kildare were right on the Ulster side's coat-tails and indeed at half time, there was a sense that the hosts could spring a major shock, even if they were to face into the wind after the resumption.
For the Ulster men were not firing, due in no small part to the constant harrying and hassling of the Kildare players and in particular the defence, in which David Ryan and Paul Keegan had fine games.
They never really managed enough of a scoring threat however, although Tony Murphy and Martin Fitzgerald looked lively and had their moments.
In the end Antrim were just too streetwise, too quick, too cute and had a greater ability to shoot scores from distance.
There is a big step up in the pace of a game from playing Meath, Kerry and Mayo, to taking on a side like Antrim. That was very evident in the opening 10 minutes when five Kildare players - defenders and attackers - were blocked attempting a clearance or shot.
That is the learning curve of Division 2 however. There will be tough days but Carlow are an example of a side that used a similar experience to their benefit.
One lesson is that they must avail of the opportunities created at this level. In the first half, which they had the better of for around 20 minutes, they wasted some glorious opportunities.
To be fair, Antrim had some bad wides too, Liam Watson fluffing a close-in free that had to be seen to be believed.
Watson really cut loose after the interval though, when switched off the commanding Ryan, and finished with seven points, four of which came from play. With Neil McManus adding 1-7 and midfielder Shane McNaughton lofting three glorious points from play, Antrim built a tally that Kildare never looked like matching.
Something else management will undoubtedly look at is the number of scores Antrim got from frees – nine points. That tally could have been higher as McManus' radar went a bit askew in the first half as well.
Antrim opened the scoring with an early free from Watson but Lorcan Harney responded in kind, and might have had a goal as well but his mis-hit ground shot bobbled harmlessly wide.
The visitors looked to be getting a grip on proceedings when the ultra-sharp PJ O'Connell and Eddie McCloskey slotted nice points.
Kildare got a huge boost though when Fitzgerald's speculative shot from 30m flew into the net off the fingers of unfortunate Antrim goalkeeper, Ryan McGarry in the ninth minute.
McManus landed a free in response and then saw two piledrivers saved magnificently by Kildare netminder Paul Dermody.
Suitably encouraged, the hosts notched up a couple of points from Murphy and a Harney free from 65m and another Harney free just before the break gave them a 1-5 to 0-7 interval lead.
Dinny Cahill kept Antrim in the dressing room for a lengthy period at half time and whatever was said certainly seemed to have an impact as the Saffron men stormed out of the traps with four points in 80 seconds.
McNaughton began the flourish with a fine score on the run. Frees from Watson and McManus followed before Watson suddenly had his side three points clear.
Martin Fitzgerald stopped the rot with a neat finish but McManus (free and a wonder score by McNaughton from inside his half stretched the advantage further.
Kildare were given a lifeline when referee Seán Whelan awarded them a penalty, possibly for a tug on David Kennedy, and when Richie Hoban lashed a penalty to the roof of the net in the 43rd minute, the margin was down to the minimum.
Crucially though, McManus struck the net at the other end of the field within a minute of Hoban's strike. Ryan had given an eye-catching performance until then, but will be very disappointed by the ease with which the Antrim man danced around him, leaving Dermody with no chance.
From there to the end, it was one-way traffic. Kildare were deflated and Antrim used the wind to provide a scoring exhibition.
McManus and Watson shared their side's last six points evenly between them, the only riposte coming from Fitzgerald.
Salt was rubbed into the Lilies' wounds when wing-back Eanna O'Neill received his second yellow card, leaving them down to 14 men for the last five minutes.
Antrim:
Ryan McGarry; Stephen Shannon, Neil McGarry, Barry McFall; Aaron Graffan, Karl McKeegan, Ciarab Herron; Shane McNaughton 0-3, Simon McCrory; Thomas McCann, Neil McManus 1-7(0-6fs), Colm McFall; Eddie McCloskey 0-1, Liam Watson 0-7(3fs), PJ O'Connell 0-1. Subs: Martin Scullion for Shannon (ht); Conor McAllister for McCloskey (49)
Kildare:
Paul Dermody; Patrick Curtin, David Ryan, Paul Keegan; Paudie Reidy, Richie Hoban 1-0(pen), Éanna O'Neill; Michael Divilly, Neil Ó Muineacháin; Tony Murphy 0-2, David Kennedy, David Harney; Lorcan Harney 0-2(fs), Mark Moloney, Martin Fitzgerald 1-2. Subs: Colm Buggy for Divilly inj. (ht); John Houlihan for Harney (33); David Carter for L Harney (37); Paul Buggy for Moloney (50).
Referee:
S. Whelan (Wexford)
#11020
Tyrone / http://www.roscommonchampion.ie/articles/sports/12533/coyne-hits-four-as-rossies
March 04, 2010, 10:00:10 AM
Coyne hits four as Rossies hammer Tyrone
Kevin Connelly tries to navigate his way past his opposite at Athleague on Sunday. GOL0939
Roscommon 8-15
Tyrone 1-06
ROSCOMMON made little work of a disappointing Tyrone in the National Hurling League played in brilliant sunshine in Athleague on Sunday afternoon.
For Roscommon it was an excellent start to their league ambitions but Tyrone will have to do a lot of soul searching if they are to continue following what was honestly a hammering in front of a very disappointing crowd.
Incredibly the opening stages gave no indication that this was going to happen. In fact, the game was quite close up to half - time. Both teams struggled to find their feet in what were beautiful conditions with the breeze blowing across the pitch. It was the red hand county who struck first. The goal coming after Roscommon keeper Padraig Dolan failed to control a Garry Fox shot leaving the door open for Seamus McLaughney to pounce and score the goal. This spurred Roscommon into action with Declan Nolan unlucky not to have a point with his side's first attack of the game. With the game barely underway Tyrone found themselves down to fourteen when Sean P Begley was sent off for an off the ball incident that was seen by the umpire who immediately signalled the referee Alan Kelly. Following a short conversation a red card was issued and Begley was sent to the line.
Following the sending off Roscommon opened the scoring with a point from Johnny Coyne who then added a goal moments later to put Roscommon ahead. Roscommon would not look back from here as they began to dominate proceedings. Four minutes Coyne had the ball in the back of the net again and two Shane Curley frees and a free from David Dolan had Roscommon comfortably ahead coming up to half time. Tyrone's only response a free from David Lavery to close the gap slightly. As the game came to half time both teams swapped points to leave Roscommon ahead by five points. It would be the closest that Tyrone would get to the Rossies as from the restart the primrose and blue went through the gears. First a point from Dolan and then two goals in the space of a minute. Coyne got his third before Curley fired a free past the Tyrone backs to score Roscommon's fourth goal.
By the end of the third quarter Roscommon led by fourteen points and more was to come as Roscommon added two more goals in the space of a minute. Curley added his second and Coyne got his fourth as the Tyrone challenge collapsed and as the game reached the final minutes Roscommon manager Seamus Qualter took the opportunity to introduce some fresh legs with the welcome return of Mervyn Connaughton to the Roscommon jersey. He added two points from play while Brendan Kelly also took the opportunity to take advantage as he scored 1-1 during his time on the pitch.
There was one other goal for Roscommon before the referee blew for full time. It came from Dolan who was some distance out from the Tyrone goal when he let fly. The ball missing everyone and nestling in the back of the net.
While it was a welcome result for Roscommon and an excellent start for Seamus Qualter in his first game in charge of Roscommon. But as admitted by the Roscommon manager following the game there will be much tougher games for Roscommon in the league and the next game against Louth will be one of the toughest of the lot.
Kevin Connelly tries to navigate his way past his opposite at Athleague on Sunday. GOL0939
Roscommon 8-15
Tyrone 1-06
ROSCOMMON made little work of a disappointing Tyrone in the National Hurling League played in brilliant sunshine in Athleague on Sunday afternoon.
For Roscommon it was an excellent start to their league ambitions but Tyrone will have to do a lot of soul searching if they are to continue following what was honestly a hammering in front of a very disappointing crowd.
Incredibly the opening stages gave no indication that this was going to happen. In fact, the game was quite close up to half - time. Both teams struggled to find their feet in what were beautiful conditions with the breeze blowing across the pitch. It was the red hand county who struck first. The goal coming after Roscommon keeper Padraig Dolan failed to control a Garry Fox shot leaving the door open for Seamus McLaughney to pounce and score the goal. This spurred Roscommon into action with Declan Nolan unlucky not to have a point with his side's first attack of the game. With the game barely underway Tyrone found themselves down to fourteen when Sean P Begley was sent off for an off the ball incident that was seen by the umpire who immediately signalled the referee Alan Kelly. Following a short conversation a red card was issued and Begley was sent to the line.
Following the sending off Roscommon opened the scoring with a point from Johnny Coyne who then added a goal moments later to put Roscommon ahead. Roscommon would not look back from here as they began to dominate proceedings. Four minutes Coyne had the ball in the back of the net again and two Shane Curley frees and a free from David Dolan had Roscommon comfortably ahead coming up to half time. Tyrone's only response a free from David Lavery to close the gap slightly. As the game came to half time both teams swapped points to leave Roscommon ahead by five points. It would be the closest that Tyrone would get to the Rossies as from the restart the primrose and blue went through the gears. First a point from Dolan and then two goals in the space of a minute. Coyne got his third before Curley fired a free past the Tyrone backs to score Roscommon's fourth goal.
By the end of the third quarter Roscommon led by fourteen points and more was to come as Roscommon added two more goals in the space of a minute. Curley added his second and Coyne got his fourth as the Tyrone challenge collapsed and as the game reached the final minutes Roscommon manager Seamus Qualter took the opportunity to introduce some fresh legs with the welcome return of Mervyn Connaughton to the Roscommon jersey. He added two points from play while Brendan Kelly also took the opportunity to take advantage as he scored 1-1 during his time on the pitch.
There was one other goal for Roscommon before the referee blew for full time. It came from Dolan who was some distance out from the Tyrone goal when he let fly. The ball missing everyone and nestling in the back of the net.
While it was a welcome result for Roscommon and an excellent start for Seamus Qualter in his first game in charge of Roscommon. But as admitted by the Roscommon manager following the game there will be much tougher games for Roscommon in the league and the next game against Louth will be one of the toughest of the lot.
#11021
Tyrone / http://www.roscommonherald.com/news/story/?trs=kfaucwauql&cat=sport
March 04, 2010, 09:52:35 AM
Hurlers Run Riot
A phenomenal return of 8-15 got Roscommon's National Hurling League campaign off to a blistering start in Athleague against a feeble Tyrone side last Sunday.
John Coyne hit an impressive 4-3 from left-corner forward as the home side ran riot against a substandard Ulster team who played with 14 men for more than 60 minutes after an early sending-off.
Roscommon began the game sluggishly and suffered an early scare when Tyrone corner-forward Seamus Loughney pounced for a goal after only two minutes.
It provoked a nervous opening ten minutes for the home side as they proceeded to hit four consecutive wides.
But Tyrone then managed to shoot themselves in the foot spectacularly as Sean P. Begley saw red for an off-the-ball challenge on Coyne.
It left the Roscommon sharpshooter stretched across the Athleague turf requiring treatment. Tyrone paid dearly for their transgression because within three minutes Coyne had picked himself off the ground to shoot a quick fire 1-1.
From then on it was a cakewalk as Roscommon blew the inept Ulster men away. It was a facile baptism for newly appointed Roscommon manager Seamus Qualter.
The Galway native was understandably pleased with the impressive tally racked up by his team.
"Scoring averages could count later on so when you have a team on the rack you keep going. When you put up a score like that you have to say they (the players) did something right" Qualter commended afterwards.
The former Westmeath hurling manager also noted the "huge" wide count (17 in total) hit by his side and felt there was plenty of room for improvement despite the comprehensive victory.
"I was very disappointed with the first-half. We let in a sloppy goal at the start and it took us a while to get into our rhythm. We weren't clinical enough at the start but overall the second-half performance was very good. When we started moving ball into the lads inside they showed good speed.
"We'll have to improve for Louth next week," Qualter continued. "And then we have two big games against Fingal and Wicklow. If we can get two points in Louth next week we'll have Fingal at home here. Those are three real crucial games."
Roscommon made five substitutions in the secondhalf, including the return from injury of influential midfielder Mervyn Connaughton in the 42nd minute.
The Athleague man showed some nice touches and scored a couple of points.
The other substitutions also worked well with Brendan Kelly catching the eye with a late 1-1. It provided a boost for Qualter who has been emphasising the importance of a strong panel since his appointment in early-December.
"It's all about the panel and these lads know that. Everyone deserves their chance and everyone deserves a run. And the pressure is on them then to perform when they go in. It is no good just going through the motions. We did that very well there in the second-half and we're happy enough with it," the Roscommon supremo concluded.
A phenomenal return of 8-15 got Roscommon's National Hurling League campaign off to a blistering start in Athleague against a feeble Tyrone side last Sunday.
John Coyne hit an impressive 4-3 from left-corner forward as the home side ran riot against a substandard Ulster team who played with 14 men for more than 60 minutes after an early sending-off.
Roscommon began the game sluggishly and suffered an early scare when Tyrone corner-forward Seamus Loughney pounced for a goal after only two minutes.
It provoked a nervous opening ten minutes for the home side as they proceeded to hit four consecutive wides.
But Tyrone then managed to shoot themselves in the foot spectacularly as Sean P. Begley saw red for an off-the-ball challenge on Coyne.
It left the Roscommon sharpshooter stretched across the Athleague turf requiring treatment. Tyrone paid dearly for their transgression because within three minutes Coyne had picked himself off the ground to shoot a quick fire 1-1.
From then on it was a cakewalk as Roscommon blew the inept Ulster men away. It was a facile baptism for newly appointed Roscommon manager Seamus Qualter.
The Galway native was understandably pleased with the impressive tally racked up by his team.
"Scoring averages could count later on so when you have a team on the rack you keep going. When you put up a score like that you have to say they (the players) did something right" Qualter commended afterwards.
The former Westmeath hurling manager also noted the "huge" wide count (17 in total) hit by his side and felt there was plenty of room for improvement despite the comprehensive victory.
"I was very disappointed with the first-half. We let in a sloppy goal at the start and it took us a while to get into our rhythm. We weren't clinical enough at the start but overall the second-half performance was very good. When we started moving ball into the lads inside they showed good speed.
"We'll have to improve for Louth next week," Qualter continued. "And then we have two big games against Fingal and Wicklow. If we can get two points in Louth next week we'll have Fingal at home here. Those are three real crucial games."
Roscommon made five substitutions in the secondhalf, including the return from injury of influential midfielder Mervyn Connaughton in the 42nd minute.
The Athleague man showed some nice touches and scored a couple of points.
The other substitutions also worked well with Brendan Kelly catching the eye with a late 1-1. It provided a boost for Qualter who has been emphasising the importance of a strong panel since his appointment in early-December.
"It's all about the panel and these lads know that. Everyone deserves their chance and everyone deserves a run. And the pressure is on them then to perform when they go in. It is no good just going through the motions. We did that very well there in the second-half and we're happy enough with it," the Roscommon supremo concluded.
#11022
GAA Discussion / Casement
March 03, 2010, 10:27:20 PM
Heard that the smokers will be happy as long as there are more people in Casement than can be contained in the stand.
#11023
Tyrone / http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/UH/free/305259113377383.php
March 02, 2010, 01:54:59 PM
Tyrone hurlers lose in one-sided game
Roscommon..8-15
Tyrone..........1-06
By Geoff Gillis
ROSCOMMON justified their tag as genuine Division Three National Hurling League contenders with an emphatic victory over Tyrone in an alarmingly one-sided contest, at Athleague yesterday.
Tyrone made a sensational start to the game, as they bulged the Rossies net after only three minutes, when Seamus McLoughney punished a goalkeeping error, but their cause was dealt a hammer blow in the 10th minute, when referee Alan Kelly issued a straight red card to corner back SP Begley following an off the ball incident with John Coyne.
After the dismissal it was all Roscommon with several impressive contributions from Shane Curley, David Dolan, and corner forward Coyne, who contributed 4-3 in a thirty point rout.
Battling
Roscommon led 2-5 to 1-3, at the break and, despite some battling displays from Leigh Moore, Stephen Donnelly, Mike O'Gorman and Aidan Kelly Tyrone at no stage looked like retrieving the deficit, as they find themselves rooted to the foot of the Division 3B league table.
Following the dismissal it only took Roscommon two minutes to get their noses in front courtesy of a well-taken Coyne point before he fired to the net following good work from Declan Nolan and Gerry Fallon on 12 minutes.
Yet for all their dominance Roscommon struggled to convert their chances, as they hit ten first half wides.
Several shots dropped short before Coyne rifled the back of the visiting net again on 19 minutes after he fetched a long Ian Delaney delivery for a 2-1 to 1-0 lead.
Advantage
Two Shane Curley frees and one from Dolan extended their lead before Tyrone responded with a fine McLoughney point on 27 minutes. Lavery added two points with an excellent Brendan Hanley score helping Roscommon into a healthily looking five point interval advantage.
Roscommon took complete control on the restart and, after Dolan pointed Coyne powered through for a third minute goal and, when Curley drove a close range free to the net it was game Tyrone will simply want to forget in a hurry.
Roscommon..8-15
Tyrone..........1-06
By Geoff Gillis
ROSCOMMON justified their tag as genuine Division Three National Hurling League contenders with an emphatic victory over Tyrone in an alarmingly one-sided contest, at Athleague yesterday.
Tyrone made a sensational start to the game, as they bulged the Rossies net after only three minutes, when Seamus McLoughney punished a goalkeeping error, but their cause was dealt a hammer blow in the 10th minute, when referee Alan Kelly issued a straight red card to corner back SP Begley following an off the ball incident with John Coyne.
After the dismissal it was all Roscommon with several impressive contributions from Shane Curley, David Dolan, and corner forward Coyne, who contributed 4-3 in a thirty point rout.
Battling
Roscommon led 2-5 to 1-3, at the break and, despite some battling displays from Leigh Moore, Stephen Donnelly, Mike O'Gorman and Aidan Kelly Tyrone at no stage looked like retrieving the deficit, as they find themselves rooted to the foot of the Division 3B league table.
Following the dismissal it only took Roscommon two minutes to get their noses in front courtesy of a well-taken Coyne point before he fired to the net following good work from Declan Nolan and Gerry Fallon on 12 minutes.
Yet for all their dominance Roscommon struggled to convert their chances, as they hit ten first half wides.
Several shots dropped short before Coyne rifled the back of the visiting net again on 19 minutes after he fetched a long Ian Delaney delivery for a 2-1 to 1-0 lead.
Advantage
Two Shane Curley frees and one from Dolan extended their lead before Tyrone responded with a fine McLoughney point on 27 minutes. Lavery added two points with an excellent Brendan Hanley score helping Roscommon into a healthily looking five point interval advantage.
Roscommon took complete control on the restart and, after Dolan pointed Coyne powered through for a third minute goal and, when Curley drove a close range free to the net it was game Tyrone will simply want to forget in a hurry.
#11024
Tyrone / http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/SC/free/303398906133290.php
March 02, 2010, 01:51:59 PM
Tyrone's Conor Grugan eludes the attention of Donegal defender Justin McGee during Sunday's National League Division 3B match in Healy Park, which the hosts lost by eight points. Photo: Judith Browne
LIFE in Division 3B of the National Hurling League was never going to be an easy transition for the Tyrone Seniors, but as they prepare for Sunday's daunting trip to Roscommon, Jack Loughran was hoping to instil a new mentality into the team.
The Belfast man, who was involved with the Armagh hurlers last season has joined Tony Fawl's managerial set-up and, having watched the Red Hands slump to a disappointing opening round defeat to Donegal, he believed that with the proper attitude Tyrone could become a genuine challenger in this ultra competitive division.
"The problem we have here is simply that we have had no practice matches whatsoever. The players seem to have a lack of commitment, but I hope to turn that around very shortly," he commented. "We went out not knowing our strengths and our weaknesses last Sunday, but we certainly found out what is wrong and, you could see in the last ten minutes of the game that we flagged very badly. It is only the first the match. Donegal came well prepared whereas we weren't and, that was basically the difference between the two teams."
Tyrone's battling display unsettled Donegal for long periods before the 61st minute dismissal of Shea McKiver on a harsh red card ended any prospects of an opening round win and, the Michael Cusack's clubman was at pains to come to terms with the decision, although he contested the better team won.
"Tyrone went in front okay, but shortly after that we lost a man. It is debatable what Shea was actually sent off for.
" The referee says it was a clear strike, an elbow to the head. He seemed to be the only person in the park that seen that including the Donegal men. It is no excuse for losing. It is clearly a lack of match practice that we are suffering from at the minute."
Jack was eager to build momentum following less than satisfactory preparations for the new campaign, but with players gradually throwing their weight behind the current regime he felt it was possible to turn the corner.
"Obviously I do believe there is potential in this current Tyrone team or I wouldn't be here. The problem we have at the moment is that we have had a lack of facilities, a lack of pitches to get training on and, that is something that is going to have to be addressed. If we can get our boys out two or three nights a week and, a match on a Sunday then I have no doubt this team will improve immensely."
Turning his thoughts to Sunday's game in Athleague Loughran acknowledged it was going to be another tough hurdle for Tyrone because the Rossies are widely expected to feature in the promotion shake up.
"Roscommon will be another tough hurdle," he agreed. "It will be tougher than Sunday but it is up the boys now. They know what it is like now. They were beaten today, so they have got to lift themselves up, dust down and maybe get two nights training this week. We will take it from there. All we can do is go forward from here."
The tone of Loughran's voice suggested Tyrone would take another few weeks to adjust to their higher league surroundings, but if they put in the effort requested he was optimistic it wouldn't be a lost cause.
Roscommon had no game at the weekend and, Tyrone will have benefited from the rigorous workout against Donegal. Several injured players are expected to return to the equation to boost competition for places, as the wheels slowly but surely start to move in the right direction.
#11025
Antrim / http://gaelicrising.eircom.net/News/hurling/antrimearnhard-foughtwinatkildare.as
March 02, 2010, 11:53:24 AM
Antrim Earn Hard Fought Win at Kildare
Antrim 1-19 Kildare 2-07
It took them a while to get going but Antrim eventually imposed themselves to make the long trip to Newbridge pay with a hard-fought victory over Kildare today.
The game never got going in the first half, with both sides looking lethargic and lacking touch.
Antrim opened the scoring with an early free from Liam Watson but Lorcan Harney responded in kind, and might have had a goal as well but his mis-hit ground shot bobbled harmlessly wide.
The visitors looked to be getting a grip on proceedings when the ultra-sharp PJ O'Connell and Eddie McCloskey slotted nice points.
Kildare got a huge boost though when Martin Fitzgerald's speculative shot from 30m flew into the net off the fingers of unfortunate Antrim goalkeeper, Ryan McGarry in the ninth minute.
Neil McManus landed a free in response and then saw two piledrivers saved magnificently by Kildare netminder Paul Dermody.
Suitably encouraged, the hosts notched up a couple of points from Tony Murphy and a Harney free from 65m and another Harney free just before the break gave them a 0-7 to 1-5 interval lead.
Dinny Cahill kept Antrim in the dressing room for a lengthy period at half time and whatever was said certainly seemed to have an impact as the Saffron men stormed out of the traps with four points in 80 seconds.
Shane McNaughton was outstanding at midfield for Antrim and he began the flourish with a fine score on the run.
Martin Fitzgerald stopped the rot with a neat finish and when Richie Hoban lashed a penalty to the roof of the net in the 43rd minute, a shock result looked a possibility.
Crucially though, McManus struck the net at the other end of the field within a minute of Hoban's strike and from there to the end, there was only one team in it.
Antrim had the wind in their favour in that second half and they used it to provide an exhibition of scoring in the final quarter.
Neil McManus and Liam Watson were responsible for all of them, sharing the remaining six points between them. Indeed the duo's aggregate tally came to 1-14 and Kildare had no answer to their threat.
Salt was rubbed into the Lilies' wounds when wing-back Eanna O'Neill received his second yellow card, leaving them down to 14 men for the last five minutes.
Antrim: R McGarry; S Shannon, N McGarry, B McFall; A Graffan, K McKeegan, C Herron; S McNaughton 0-3, S McCrory; T McCann, N McManus 1-7(0-6fs), C McFall; E McCloskey 0-1, L Watson 0-7(3fs), PJ O'Connell 0-1. Subs: M Scullion for Shannon (ht); C McAllister for McCloskey (49)
Kildare: P Dermody; P Curtin, D Ryan, P Keegan; P Reidy, R Hoban 1-0(pen), E O'Neill; M Divilly, N Ó Muineacháin; T Murphy 0-2, D Kennedy, D Harney; L Harney 0-2(fs), M Moloney, M Fitzgerald 1-2. Subs: C Buggy for Divilly (ht); J Houlihan for Harney (33); D Carter for L Harney (37); P Bugy for Moloney (50)
Referee: S Whelan (Wexford)
Antrim 1-19 Kildare 2-07
It took them a while to get going but Antrim eventually imposed themselves to make the long trip to Newbridge pay with a hard-fought victory over Kildare today.
The game never got going in the first half, with both sides looking lethargic and lacking touch.
Antrim opened the scoring with an early free from Liam Watson but Lorcan Harney responded in kind, and might have had a goal as well but his mis-hit ground shot bobbled harmlessly wide.
The visitors looked to be getting a grip on proceedings when the ultra-sharp PJ O'Connell and Eddie McCloskey slotted nice points.
Kildare got a huge boost though when Martin Fitzgerald's speculative shot from 30m flew into the net off the fingers of unfortunate Antrim goalkeeper, Ryan McGarry in the ninth minute.
Neil McManus landed a free in response and then saw two piledrivers saved magnificently by Kildare netminder Paul Dermody.
Suitably encouraged, the hosts notched up a couple of points from Tony Murphy and a Harney free from 65m and another Harney free just before the break gave them a 0-7 to 1-5 interval lead.
Dinny Cahill kept Antrim in the dressing room for a lengthy period at half time and whatever was said certainly seemed to have an impact as the Saffron men stormed out of the traps with four points in 80 seconds.
Shane McNaughton was outstanding at midfield for Antrim and he began the flourish with a fine score on the run.
Martin Fitzgerald stopped the rot with a neat finish and when Richie Hoban lashed a penalty to the roof of the net in the 43rd minute, a shock result looked a possibility.
Crucially though, McManus struck the net at the other end of the field within a minute of Hoban's strike and from there to the end, there was only one team in it.
Antrim had the wind in their favour in that second half and they used it to provide an exhibition of scoring in the final quarter.
Neil McManus and Liam Watson were responsible for all of them, sharing the remaining six points between them. Indeed the duo's aggregate tally came to 1-14 and Kildare had no answer to their threat.
Salt was rubbed into the Lilies' wounds when wing-back Eanna O'Neill received his second yellow card, leaving them down to 14 men for the last five minutes.
Antrim: R McGarry; S Shannon, N McGarry, B McFall; A Graffan, K McKeegan, C Herron; S McNaughton 0-3, S McCrory; T McCann, N McManus 1-7(0-6fs), C McFall; E McCloskey 0-1, L Watson 0-7(3fs), PJ O'Connell 0-1. Subs: M Scullion for Shannon (ht); C McAllister for McCloskey (49)
Kildare: P Dermody; P Curtin, D Ryan, P Keegan; P Reidy, R Hoban 1-0(pen), E O'Neill; M Divilly, N Ó Muineacháin; T Murphy 0-2, D Kennedy, D Harney; L Harney 0-2(fs), M Moloney, M Fitzgerald 1-2. Subs: C Buggy for Divilly (ht); J Houlihan for Harney (33); D Carter for L Harney (37); P Bugy for Moloney (50)
Referee: S Whelan (Wexford)