mayo hurling

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From hoganstand.com again.

Caiseal Gaels Juvenile Hurling Club reach All Ireland semi-final at Feile na nGael Dublin 2012

Caiseal Gaels Juvenile Hurling Club was founded in Carracastle in November 2008, following a public meeting where great support for establishing a hurling club was very evident amongst those present. The children in the local national school had been playing hurling for a couple of years and were eager for the chance to continue their involvement in the game. To provide this opportunity for the young people, a juvenile hurling club was formed.

The other sports clubs in the area were very welcoming to our new venture and in particular we would like to acknowledge the continued support of Ballaghaderreen, Charlestown Sarsfields and Kilmovee Shamrocks Football Clubs and the handball clubs in Ballaghaderreen and Charlestown, all of whom have done so much work through the years in encouraging gaelic games and promoting the ideals of the GAA.

The name Caiseal Gaels was chosen for the new club based on the fact that 'caiseal' is the Irish word for stone fort and there are many such forts in the areas surrounding Carracastle. These places, namely Brusna, Dernabroc and Kilmovee provide many of the players for the various Caiseal Gaels teams. Hurling is now played in the primary schools in the abovementioned areas and each of them has experienced the excitement of reaching schools' county hurling finals in the last number of years.

Caiseal Gaels played their first ever games in 2009 and won the Mayo U12 and U13 B titles that year. The highlight of the year was when our U12 team travelled to Dublin and played matches on the hallowed turf of Croke Park as part of the 'Play and Stay with the GAA' initiative.

The club continued to flourish in 2010 and 2011 with players joining from the towns of Ballaghaderreen and Charlestown and we reached A finals in U13 and U14 even though we came up short on each occasion. This year began on a successful note with our U16's winning The Eugene O' Shea Shield and our U14 team qualifying to represent Mayo in the Feile na nGael festival of hurling which was held in Dublin from July 5th-7th 2012.

Partaking in Feile has probably been the high point in the existence of our club so far. We finished top of our group, which featured two Dublin clubs, Good Counsel and St. Maur's, as well as Aodh Ruadh of Ballyshannon, but lost out in the semi-final to eventual winners, Easkey.

It was a marvellous occasion for the players and their families alike with such events as marching in the Feile Parade, behind the Artane Boys' Band from Croke Park to O'Connell Street, likely to stay in the memory for a long, long time. As the MC for the parade, legendary commentator, Micheal O' Muircheartaigh, gave a brief history of the club from the viewing podium on the nation's main thoroughfare, it illustrated the fact that Caiseal Gaels have travelled a long distance in a short period of time.

Caiseal Gaels would like to thank all our sponsors and the businesses and individuals who have generously donated to us since our inception. The club would also like to thank the other sporting organisations in the area for their great sense of co-operation and support at all times. Caiseal Gaels are very grateful to Charlestown Sarsfields and Ballaghaderren GAA Clubs for the use of their fine facilities for home matches and to Ballaghaderreen Community Park Committee on whose pitch we regularly trained when the club was first established.

We currently train in Carracastle on the Community Pitch behind Carracastle NS and we are very thankful to the Community Council there for its use. We now cater for players from U8 to U16 and new players in the areas mentioned earlier are always welcome to come along and try out the game of hurling. For further details on training times etc. contact 087-1481843.

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'Mayo Hurlers have their first competitive outing of the season with a home game to near neighbours Roscommon on Sunday next February 24th at 2 pm in Elvery's Machale Park. This is their first game under recently appointed Manager Christy Phillips who is hoping to start the League campaign with a win. Phillips and his backroom team of Ciaran Hynes (Westport), Austin Kenny (Tooreen) and Sean Malee (Kiltimagh) have been fine-tuning their preparations for the League since the first week in January, training three times a week at the 3G Connacht Centre of Excellence in Bekan and playing a number of challenge games. The hurlers received a major boost over the past few weeks with the return of Westport's Aiden Connolly to the panel. Connolly was Mayo's stand out player last season and his arrival will be a major boost to Mayo's full backline.

Mayo will be looking for strong performances from seasoned campaigners Donal O'Brien, Pa Connell, Shane Morley, Derek McDonnell, Kenny Feeney and Brian Hunt. Relative newcomers to the panel Ciaran Finn, David Kenny, Adrian Guiry and Colin Staunton will also be hoping to impress. The match day panel will also be bolstered by the return of All-Star Keith Higgins and footballer Cathal Freeman.

Roscommon, under Manager Seamus Qualter, should provide a very stern test for the home side. They competed in the Bord na Móna Kehoe Shield Final last Sunday losing by two points against Down despite dominating for most game. Roscommon will be looking to Gerry Fallon and All-Ireland Under-21B winner Naos Connaughton to build on their success of last year.

Mayo and Roscommon are playing in a very competitive Division 2B of the Allianz National Hurling League this year featuring 2012 Christy Ring Cup Winners London, Meath, Armagh and Down. Both Western teams will be hoping to retain their positions within the division and use it as a springboard to the Christy Ring and Nick Rackard Cups which commence on May 4th.'

Best of luck to them, but I'm not too confident about their prospects myself however.

[ballinaman]

I've yet to hear you confident about any game Farr

[Milltown Row2]

I've yet to hear you confident about any game Farr

Aye, a great piece on Mayo hurling and then he shot it to pieces at the end FFS!! It's great to read about Mayo hurling on here, such a difficult leauge to be in but it's the only way to improve. Good luck and keep the reports coming (bit more positive though)

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Well any time I say anything confident, it all goes up in smoke! 

[ballinaman]

Well any time I say anything confident, it all goes up in smoke! 

It seems to go up in smoke anyways so best enjoy the build up more..:-)

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The following is the Mayo Senior Hurling Team selected to play in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B Round One game vs. Roscommon on Sunday 24th February at Elvery's MacHale Park, Castlebar at 2.00 pm;


  1.        Donal O'Brien        Ballyhaunis
  2.        Adrian Brennan (Vice Captain) Ballyhaunis
  3.        Aiden Connolly        Westport
  4.        Shane Morley        Tooreen
  5.        Ciaran Finn        Tooreen
  6.        Padraig O'Flynn        Castlegar
  7.        Fergal Lyons        Ballyhaunis
  8.        Ciaran Charlton        Tooreen
  9.        Sean Markham        Tooreen
  10.       Adrian Guiry        Westport
  11.       Derek McDonnell (Captain) Belmullet
  12.       Keith Higgins        Ballyhaunis
  13.       Brian Hunt        Ballyhaunis
  14.       Sean Regan        Ballina-James Stephens
  15.       Kenny Feeney        Tooreen


Substitutes:
               
  17.        Declan Gallagher Westport
  18.        Stephen Hoban        Ballyhaunis
  19.        Nathan O'Malley        Castlebar Mitchells
  20.        Luke Cribbin        Ballyhaunis
  21.        David Horan        Castlebar Mitchells
  22.        Thaigh Morley        Ballyhaunis
  23.        David Kenny        Tooreen
  24.        Michael Morley        Tooreen
  25.        Cathal Freeman        Tooreen

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From Hoganstand.

'Mayo vs. Meath Allianz National Hurling League 2B Preview

Allianz National Hurling League 2B

Meath vs. Mayo,
Date: Sunday 10th March 2013 at 2.00 PM
Venue: Trim
Referee: Justin Heffernan, Wexford


Mayo hurlers travel to Trim next Sunday to play Meath in Round 2 of the National Hurling League Division 2B. The two teams had contrasting fortunes in round one of the competition with Mayo just earning a draw against Roscommon, in a match they should have won, and with Meath defeating title contenders Down in Newry. Meath also hosted Christy Ring Cup winners London last weekend in Round 2 and were convincing winners on a score line of 2-17 to 1-11.

Despite only drawing with Roscommon, Mayo Manager Christy Phillips was very encouraged by the intensity shown by his team on the day and singled out Ballina's Sean Regan for special mention. Regan gave Roscommon full-back Declan Leonard a torrid time in that match and was odds on to score at least one goal but for the over exuberance of referee John Keane. For the game against the Royals Phillips will be looking to stalwarts Donie O'Brien, Aiden Connolly, Kenny Feeney and Captain Derek McDonnell to secure an away victory. The team will also be bolstered by the return of inspirational centre back Pa Connell from a hand injury. All star footballer Keith Higgins will also be available for selection on Sunday, having lined out for James Horan's team the previous evening against Down in Newry.

Meath come into this game showing good early season form with Steven Clynch to the fore scoring 1-12 and 1-07 against Down and London respectively. Meath who qualified for the Division 2B final last year but lost out to Kildare will be hoping to go one better this year and get promoted to Division 2A at the second time of asking. Manager Cillian Farrell, in his 3rd year in charge, will be looking for his third win in as many weeks. He will be looking to strong performances from Clynch, Stephen Morris, James Toher, James Kelly and Peter Durnin to inspire his charges.

Looking at the recent form lines Mayo will travel to Trim more in hope than expectation but if they can prevent Meath from scoring goals and limit Clynch's influence from placed balls they have more than enough talent and experience to get both points from this fixture.'

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Report on Meath v Mayo yesterday from hoganstand.

Meath ....... 1-19
Mayo ........ 1-11

'Meath made it three wins from as many starts in the Allianz HL Division 2B with eight points to spare over visitors Mayo at Trim on Sunday.

Cillian Farrell's charges capitalised on their strong wind advantage in the opening half to construct a 16-point interval advantage.

Eight points was as close Mayo got to Meath thereafter but they never looked like bridging the gap.

Nine different players contributed to Meath's tally as they recorded their third league win on the spin.

Stephen Clynch took scoring honours for Meath with nine points (three from play. Goalscorer Adam Gannon was the home side's top marksman from play with 1-1.

Shortly after the restart Barry Slevin had the sliotar in the Mayo net, but it was ruled out for 'square' ball. Later the Na Fianna clubman placed Gannon who blazed low and wide from close quarters.

Four different players registered for Mayo including goalkeeper Donal O'Brien. The Ballyhaunis clubman netted from a 20-metre free midway through the second-half and left Mayo 1-5 to 1-16 off the pace.

Mayo who had drawn at home with Roscommon in their only previous league outing were heavily dependent on midfielder Kenny Feeney for scores from play and placed balls.

Meath centre-half-back (and later midfielder) James Toher capped another impressive showing with the home side's final score, from a 64th minute free.

Two late Feeney scores (frees) softened the look of the scoreline from Mayo's perspective.

With wins over Down (away) and London (home) behind them and a strong wind in their sails, Meath took matters to Mayo from the off.

Within a minute of the throw-in Clynch landed a free from midfield. It was the first of eight opening period points for the Kilmessan man who accounted for almost half of Meath's first-half tally.

Adam Gannon, Barry Slevin, Peter Durnin and hard-grafting Paddy Conneely also registered for Meath in the first 35 minutes.

Mayo were unfortunate not to goal in the 7th minute when Nathan O'Malley's first time efforts struck Shane McGann's right-hand post and rebounded into the play.

Had it gone in, the scores would have been tied. By the mid-point of the half, Meath had registered seven points. In a difficult wind the Royals' wide count reached nine by half-time.

Clynch's 22nd minute pointed free from from half-way and a Barry Slevin score from the left seconds later were the pick of the flags raised in the opening half.

The opening goal arrived in the 24th minute when Gannon steered a long delivery to the Mayo net. Wexford referee Justin Heffernan consulted with his umpires before confirming the Killyon man's score.

Mayo got off the mark in the 30th minute with a Sean Regan free. Two Clynch points (one free) closed the first-half scoring. Meath looked set for their third win from as many league outings when leading by 1-14 to 0-1 at the break despite having to face the elements from the resumption.

Scorers: Meath - Stephen Clynch 0-9 (6s), Adam Gannon 1-1; Barry Slevin 0-3; Patrick Conneely 0-2; Peter Durnin, Stephen Morris, James Toher (f), Eoin Marsh 0-1 each.

Mayo - Kenny Feeney 0-8 (0-6fs); Donal O'Brien 1-0 (f); Sean Regan 0-2 (fs); Gary Nolan 0-1

Meath - Shane McGann; Willie Mahady, Damien Healy, Cormac Reilly; Stephen Morris, James Toher, Shane Brennan; Sean Heavey, Stephen Donoghue; Eoin Marsh, Peter Durnin, Paddy Conneely; Adam Gannon,Stephen Clynch, Barry Slevin. Subs - James Kelly for Conneely (45), Aaron Ennis (52), Jonathan Meyler for Donoghue (62), Neil McLoughlin for Brennan (68), David Foley for Reilly (70).

Mayo - Donal O'Brien; Adrian Brennan, Aiden Connolly, Brian Hunt; Ciaran Finn, Ciaran Charlton, Padraig O'Flynn; Gary Nolan, Kenny Feeney; Nathan O'Malley, Adrian Guiry, Sean Markham; Stephen Hoban, Derek McDonnell, Sean Regan. Subs - Darren McTigue for Guiry (41), Andrew Butler for Markham (58), Fergal Lyons for O'Malley (65), Declan Gallagher for Finn (69).

Referee - Justin Heffernan (Wexford)'

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From Hoganstand.com:

Mayo hurlers to face Lilywhites
03 May 2013

Manager Christy Phillips has named his Mayo team for tomorrow's Christy Ring Cup fixture with Kildare in Newbridge.
Belmullet's Derek McDonnell will captain the side from centre forward while dual star Keith Higgins partners Padraig O'Flynn at midfield.

    Mayo (SHC V Kildare) - Donal O'Brien; Adrian Brennan, Aiden Connolly, Brian Hunt; Shane Morley, Paddy Barrett, Ciaran Charlton; Padraig O'Flynn, Keith Higgins; Kenny Feeney, Derek McDonnell, Stephen Hoban; Darren McTigue, Sean Regan, Declan Gallagher.
    Subs: Barry Lane, David Horan, Ciaran Finn, Fergal Lyons, Nathan O'Malley, Sean Markham, Paul O'Grady, Gerard McDonnell, Greg Henry, Gary Nolan, Dylan Lynskey.

Looks like Keith's hammer is cured and he'll be a huge boost in mid-field for the hurlers. If any Mayo gael is near Newbridge for this one I would highly recommend heading along to this. It might be the only chance you get to see Keith ( who is top notch) and Sean Regan (scored 2-05 from play on his league debut) from Ballina play hurling together in the Green and Red!

[Crete Boom]

 From Hoganstand.com :

Christy Ring round up
04 May 2013

There were wins for Kerry, Kildare, Derry and Meath in the opening round of the Christy Ring Cup.

  Kildare scored some excellent scores to record a 1-23 to 0-15 win over Mayo at Newbridge. The home side led by 0-12 to 0-8 at half time, with Paul Divilly and Gerry Keegan both in fine point scoring form.
Sean Regan kept Mayo in touch throughout, but when Bernard Deay hit the only goal of the game in the 48th minute, it was game over as the Lilywhites cruised to an opening round victory.

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Mayo 1-15 Monaghan 0-8 in the Minor C All-Ireland played in Ballinamore. Well done to the lads.

[From the Bunker]

Mayo 1-15 Monaghan 0-8 in the Minor C All-Ireland played in Ballinamore. Well done to the lads.

Two Ballyvary Lads on the team. Just wondering was there only 6 teams in the competition? Mayo Sligo ,Cavan,  Monaghan, Tyrone and Louth?

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From the old reliable hoganstand.com again.

'Mayo manager Christy Phillips is adamant that they are better prepared for this year's NHL campaign.

The Limerick native stressed that playing in the Kehoe Cup this year has allowed them to prepare better for this year's campaign compared to 2013.

Mayo lifted the Kehoe Shield last weekend when defeating Queen's in the decider and they now go into Sunday's NHL division 2B clash against Fingal with some silverware in their back pocket.

"We're in a way better position because we've seen almost every player now, and from Saturday's team you could say we were missing five who will be pushing for places so we've a bigger headache this week to pick a team to play Fingal," Phillips told the Western People.

"Challenge games are on thing but competitive games like we've had, we've had the opportunity to see almost 40 players so we're in a great position going into the first league match." '

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Mayo 2-13
Fingal 3-9

Stephen Hoban hit 2-3 as Mayo narrowly overcame the challenge of Fingal at the Centre of Excellence in Bekan.

The Dublin side looked set to claim the two points on offer when leading by the narrowest of margins entering injury-time but there was still time for Fergal Boland to level matters and Hoban to send over the winning point.

Fingal led by 2-7 to 1-6 at the interval thanks to goals from Kevin O'Flynn and John Martin Sheridan.

A third green flag from Colm Foley put them in pole position but Mayo reeled them in to register an opening round victory.

Mayo - D O'Brien; A Brennan, A Connolly, B Hunt; K Kiely, P O'Flynn, P Barrett; G Nolan, C Charlton; F Boland (0-4), S Hoban (2-3), B Higgins; K Feeney (0-5f), D McDonnell (0-1), C Freeman. Sub: K McDermott for Nolan.

Fingal - C Harford; N Feeney, D Butterly, A Morris; N Ring, R Sheridan, A Kirwan; D Hattie (0-1), R McGarry; N Kidd (0-1), K O'Flynn (1-0), D Smyth (0-1); C Foley (1-2), A Richardson, J M Sheridan (1-4, 0-3f, 0-1'65). Subs: I Kenny for Kirwin, P Graves for Smyth, P Daly for Richardson, B Kelly for Kirwan.

Referee - J Keane.