2020 JFC A Final: Clann na nGael 1-14 St Brigid’s 1-13
It took more than 90 minutes to separate the sides, including two periods of extra time but unfortunately, our lads didn’t come out on the right side.
The game finished level 0-12 to 1-9 in normal time and after a nip and tuck affair, Eddie Nestor’s men put themselves in a commanding position four minutes into extra time when Shane Fuery goaled to put us four ahead, 1-13 to 1-9.
However, Clann scored four on the trot in extra time to force yet another period of extra time. The crucial score came in the 86th minute when Clann took the lead for the last and decisive time.
Our lads threw the kitchen sink at Clann in the remaining five minutes to try and force penalties but the men in blue held out.
An epic game, a heroic effort and a cruel way to lose a game. In truth, however, we dominated possession for large parts of the game and had enough scoring chances that on another day would have seen seen us comfortably over the line.
Hard to luck to the lads, manager Eddie and his selectors, Bernard Nestor and Kevin Campbell for a great campaign.
The 2020 final may have come nine months late but proved to be a brilliant game for our supporters who were there and for those who were listening to Kieran Kilkenny’s match commentary on our Facebook Page.
It was a hard-working displaying from our team and Conor MacNeice, Luke Griselain, Shane Fuery and Gavin Byrne were particularly impressive.
Team: Cormac Sheehy, Darren Carroll, David Nestor (0-1), Conor MacNeice, Luke Griselain, Eoin Minagh (0-1), Shane Furey (1-0), Gavin Murphy, Brian O’Hara Duggan, Gavin Byrne (0-1), Ian O’Rourke, John Cunningham (0-2), Conor Quinn (0-1), Ciaran O’Reilly (0-1), Eoghan Derwin (0-3, 1f, 1’45). Subs used: Oisin Reilly(0-2, 1f) for D. Carroll (inj.) (25 mins).; Kealan Byrne (0-1) for C Quinn (38 mins); Cian McDonnell for I. O’Rourke (inj.)(55 mins.); Ciaran Quinn for L Griselain (76 mins.); Colin Daly for J Cunningham (80 mins.), Mark Haran for D Nestor (86 mins.), Conor Quinn for G. Byrne (inj.) (91 mins).
Divison 5 League: St. Brigid’s 2-10 Kilbride 1-13. Our junior B team got their first point on the board following a well contested game against Kilbride on Sunday afternoon.
Our goals came from Liam Martin and a late converted penalty from Kealan Byrne who ensured we enjoyed a share of the spoils in this Round 2 game.
Team and subs: Dermot Nestor, Harry Griselain, Padraig Kilcommins, Liam Egan, Eoin Menton, Gary Daly, Daniel Meeley, John Leonard, Mark Harran, Ultan O’Ruairc, Kealan Byrne, Colin Daly, Adrian McHugh, Liam Martin, James Rourke, Robbie Kelly, Cian McDonnell, Keith Dolan, Daniel Butler, Chris Killian.
Fixtures: Our senior men’s team are away to Elphin on Friday evening next in the second round of the Division 1 League. Throw-in 8pm at Orchard Park.
On Saturday evening, our Junior A team are also away when they face St. Croan’s in Enfield at 7pm.
2020 U-14 Boys Division 3 Final: Hard luck to our lads who went down fighting against Castlerea on Sunday evening in a very closely contested final.
FT: St. Brigid's 6-8 Castlerea 5-15. See match report in the sports section. Panel: Jack Tully, Matthew O' Connor, Conor Skene, Ben Ward, Michael Henehan, Ryan Lawless, Daragh Glynn-Desmond, Brendan Ferry, Tom Warby, Cathal Ferry, Charlie O'Carroll, James O'Rourke, Finnan Kilcommons, Josh Dowling, Cian Mulligan, James Morris, Roan Trundle, Adam Feeley, Sean Brennan, Niall Daly, Kealan Casey, Jack Lennon, Jimmy Carney, Jack Kinahan, Dylan Dennehy-Lyons.
St. Brigid's Lotto Draw results, Sunday, June 27th 2021: Numbers drawn: 2, 10, 30 and 32. There was no winner of our €16,400 jackpot. Congrats to our 4 match three winners, who receive €50 each: Aidan O’Reilly c/o John Kennedy (online); Catherine Fallon, Brideswell (online); Adrian Kelly, Drum (online); Jack and Billy McDonnell c/o Michael McDonnell. This week's jackpot is €16,600.
The next draw takes place on Sunday night next, July at the St Brigid’s Sports and Social Centre at 9pm. Our Lotto is on sale in local shops: McHugh’s and Menton’s in Curraghboy; Tavanagh Meats, Brideswell; Supermacs, Baylough and Dooley’s Fruit and Veg, Athlone. You can also play online via ourclub website.
Online entry deadline, 8pm. Thank you for your continued support. The Lotto is the main source of funding for all our club activities.
